While Len was poised for greatness he also made some dubious decisions leading up to his death. Bias' spending escalated only three days after he received a $15,000 loan. According to a source who saw Bias' financial statements, the following withdrawals were made from his account:
• April 10: cash, $500.
• April 10: check, $382 to the University of Maryland for parking fines.
• April 15: check, $1,850 to purchase one-year, $1 million accident and death insurance policy.
• April 24: cash, $600.
• April 24: check, $645 to Dollar Rent A Car for two-week rental of a 1985 AMC Cherokee jeep.