Carrie Kuhl, 49, checks the mail while cuddling with her boyfriend Austin Bledsoe, 25. The two first met in jail and have been together for a year and a half, but Kuhl says they will be together forever. "He walked by me in his little orange jumpsuit and I thought, 'oh my God I'm going to fuck the shit out of that boy," Kuhl said. "I knew from the second I saw him."
A man who goes by "Snacks" stands in the doorway of Carrie Kuhl and Austin Bledsoe's bedroom. Carrie spends most of her time in her room but is rarely alone.
Carrie Kuhl talks to her neighbor while standing on her front porch. Carrie Kuhl has been living in the house for 10 months and asserts that she has permission from the descendant of the owner who died in late 2024.
Carrie Kuhl passes Austin Bledsoe a soda cup while stopping at a gas station for candy and snacks. Kuhl and Bledsoe often stop at gas stations for food and cigarettes. At the house, they have a mini fridge and air fryer in their room. The kitchen does not have a refrigerator or oven.
Carrie Kuhl and Austin Bledsoe argue while their friend Preston Forbus shops at Dollar General. The two were arguing about infidelity and Bledsoe's parole, and during the escalation, Bledsoe bit her on the cheek.
Carrie Kuhl leans back against Austin Bledsoe about 30 minutes after Bledsoe bit her on the cheek. The couple was immediately affectionate after the argument.
Carrie Kuhl and Austin Bledsoe hold each other after an argument while "Snacks" looks for scrap metal. Carrie admits that their relationship is not perfect, but they are working on communicating better. "I'd kill a motherfucker over him real quick," Kuhl said.
Brianna Cobaugh and Brayden Green sit in the first floor of the house. People come and go from the house at all hours with several occupying each the four bedrooms.
Brianna Cobaugh reads the court summons for Carrie Kuhl's eviction. Kuhl was served with papers for herself as well as several other people who are squatting in the house. Despite Kuhl's belief that the house is in probate, it was recently sold to be turned into a sober living facility.
Carrie Kuhl rests with her head in her hands. Kuhl had a long day of collecting scrap metal for money, picking up tools to fix the house and researching what she believes is human trafficking in the area.
Carrie Kuhl hangs mold-resistant drywall that she found in the dumpster while Austin Bledsoe sleeps behind her. Despite the impending eviction, Kuhl continues to make repairs around the house for both herself and whoever will occupy the property next.
