"I would be embarrassed to hold my head up high knowing that your department has sentenced an innocent man twice to jail and also a special boy who hasnt even enjoyed life yet. Was Bobby conducting those disturbing searches on the computer recovered from his room, or was it someone else? The Hermann brothers (from MCSD) were unofficial suspects in Ricky's death, and they were even investigated by the DOJ regarding those allegations. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Kocourek wanted underlings who felt indebted to him, who would cover for the department as he covered for them. Kocourek's legacy of corruption continued thriving thanks to Petersen becoming Sheriff. In 1985, the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department wrongly theorizes that Avery committed the brutal rape along the lakeshore. He pointed to the portrayal of Manitowoc County Sheriff's Sgt. Bushman was totally unaware he was approaching an intersection, it seems, and was looking in his rear view mirror long enough with such focus that he drove right through the intersection and off the road at highway speed! And no, the state has not and probably never will provide any semblance of sound reasoning to explain why cadaver and bloodhounds both alerted at the burial site if the scene was not connected to Teresa's death. I'm pretty sure at some point, Steven Avery's conviction will be overturned. The Coroner at the time in 1981 (Mxxxx Cummings) claims Gina died from a head injury sustained in the crash of the motorcycles, and immediately goes on to say: A squad car later collided with the wreckage and the victim offering no further thoughts on the incident. In short - MCSD did the framing and the DOJ tied up the loose ends, thereby cooperating to orchestrate one of the worst injustices the state of Wisconsin has ever seen - the second wrongful conviction of Steven Avery; the first wrongful conviction of Brendan Dassey; and the continued blight the state of Wisconsin must endure with a murderer very likely walking around free (exactly like when Gregory Allen walking around free after Steven's 1985 case). ", 8. "You should be ashamed of yourself and the crooked department you run. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Bushman (who is likely involved in a police cover-up of Rickys death) decided to intimidate Rickys father; and the report it's not even subtle. Here is a summary of Feraks examination of the incident, the resulting death, and the total lack of investigation into Petersen's potential culpability (Pg. People are fascinated with this now, but give them a month and theyll have other television shows to be worried about.. Next I'll briefly review all three (yes, three) criminal investigation of Manitowoc County Sheriff's department conducted by the Wisconsin DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation (one in 2003, one in 2004 & and the last in 2009). Of course IMO the decision to back away from the case was only for the benefit of the public's perception. Steven Avery was wrongfully convicted in 1985, exonerated in 2003, and filed a lawsuit in 2004 seeking millions in damages from Former Sheriff Kocourek and former DA Vogel for their intentional misconduct. Ferak's theory is not exactly new to us on TTM, but it's nevertheless toubling to think about. The cause of justice is not the cause of the Wisconsin Dept of Justice and other corrupt Wisconsin law enforcement. Feraks identifies the Petersen incident as a "successful whitewash for Kocourek.". "Shocked seeing the Netflix series 'Making a Murderer.' Soon after the initial collision Officer Petersen sped by in his squad car and, due to the thick fog, literally ran over Gina while racing to a nearby bar to investigate claims of underage drinking. Ultimately, Deputy Jost went to the scene, met with the family and had no choice but to report the truth, which was that these newly found car parts were from a newer vehicle and that a piece of headlight was found and appeared to have some sort of manufactures number stamped into it (Pg. You and your department are the very reason that great officers and departments throughout our country are losing respect and trust from the American people. In addition to their ever increasing involvement in the Sheriffs Department, the Hermann family owned the long operating Cleveland Auto Salvage (CAS) in southern Manitowoc County, one of a select few salvage yards that competed with the Avery Salvage Yard (ASY). The Hermann boys was saved, largely thanks to Bushman, although everyone helped, including then Sheriff Kocourek, who downright refused assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol's Technical Crash Reconstruction Experts (Pg. Many locals were unwilling to weigh inpubliclyon the series, but those who did are far less likely than outsiders to turn against officials anddont seem to give the series much weight. As it turns out Schetter grew up with the Hermann boys in Manitowoc County, even serving as a groomsman at the younger Hermann brothers wedding (Pg. It's enough to convince me the case needs to be reviewed. She was hearing a lot of skepticism around town. "It's kind of sad that (the city) is getting that kind of publicity right now," saidKendra Cordova, 27, whoworks at an olive oil shop downtown. IMO driving through an intersection and off the road only coming to a stop due to a barrier is something youd expect from an intoxicated driver, not an officer driving his squad car. If she draws some stinkers, then her efforts to exonerate Steven Avery might be prolonged. Both Petersen and Bushman were hired by MCSD with no prior experience in law enforcement, and both ended up being involved in serious collisions with their squad cars, collisions that were quickly swept under the rug by Sheriff Kocourek. This was the third day police were on the Avery property without anything being found inculpating Steven. In their latest vendetta against alleged injustice, supposed members of the hacktivist group Anonymous have pledged to expose corruption in the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department. I hope that detective Lenk and Goulburn (sic) rot in hell as it is almost certain that they are behind this corruption and lies I hope use (sic) all cant sleep at night and justice comes your way. Not surprising that Mr. Kratz resigned as a result of disgraceful behavior. Ferak says that Gina's father was left confused and grief stricken, but ultimately decided not to persue a wrongful death lawsuit. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin QuickFacts Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Table (a) Includes persons reporting only one race (c) Economic Census - Puerto Rico data are not comparable to U.S. Economic Census data (b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories This wasn't great for the boys, because as Ferak says, "the discovery of a genuine crime scene off Kuss road was not conductive to the: Steven Avery is a bloodthirsty-psychopathic-killing-machine' narrative that Ken Petersen wanted to gin up in the community, (Pg. Manitowoc isnt the way its depicted in this Netflix (series).. Manitowoc organizations not involved with the case also are feeling a backlash from the series. It is sad to see for the world that the state of Wisconsin still lives in isolation and narrow-minded thinking. Justice is no longer served to all impartially, but abused and obstructed at will. TL;DR: Manitowoc County's Culture of Corruption Both Petersen and Bushman were hired by MCSD with no prior experience in law enforcement, and both ended up being involved in serious collisions with their squad cars, collisions that were quickly swept under the rug by Sheriff Kocourek. You are responsible for the distrust and hatred for law enforcement that is ever-prevalent in our society and these sentiments are DESERVED. Well, shit! Please know that your judicial system looks like you all are unethical, immoral and corrupt. The Wrecking Crew,by investigative journalist John Ferak, gives Avery enthusiasts and newcomers an even closer look at the inner-workings and post-conviction strategy of Zellner's team. Of course Hermanns declaration about the striking vehicle was based on an examination of evidence that had no real chain of custody. No need to take to any photos. For decades now, the Hermann family has had an enormous amount of influence within the Sheriff's department and also the community. As of Wednesday,the historical society hadreceived two phone calls, 14 emails and 72 Facebook comments or reviews. And although it's a big topic of conversation, she said, most people here are talking about the documentary itself, notdebating whether the men actually committed the crime. As there were no other reported accidents or collisions that would account for the additional car parts found by Rickys house, everyone had good reason to suspect these newer car parts were from the striking vehicle. ", 11. Ring said the group will try to find opportunities to highlight the communitys positive attributes, such as its scenic coastline, various recreation opportunities and friendly residents. 57m As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case. Manitowoc County comprises the Manitowoc, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area. Does Wisconsin know what JUSTICE is? How did they do it this time? I felt that at the very least, the Sheriff's Department should place these on file in case something shows up later. "Remind me not to move to your county! This is just kind of a blip in the history of the world. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Jost) met with Lt. Bushman and due to the fact the pieces looked newer, he did not believe they belonged to the suspect vehicle on the hit and run fatality. Amazing! I could also him taking an interest in auto racing, perhaps he would sponsor his own racing team for NASCAR. Popular Services. Among other things, Petersen told reporters Steven "could be a con man" (false and inflammatory) that he burned a cat alive (false and inflammatory) and that if he wasn't convicted of Teresa's murder he would kill AGAIN (speculative and inflammatory). I wished to catch what type of reaction this would bring. and our Now the boys had to come up with a way to reasonably dismiss these newly found car parts as being totally unrelated to Ricky's death, and as we can see below, it's painfully clear they were not up to the task (Pg. Like many here, I've read and seen a lot of stuff, and I'm continually frustrated by what appears to be constant in your face corruption that permeates this case. In Florida, John Rider of the Village of Virginia . Ferak reviewed the Hochstetler hit and run case to, among other things, establish the possibility that Bushman engaged in corrupt conduct by helping disappear pieces of evidence. 163): "I (Sgt. 151). Four critical aspects of this corruption are: Fraudulent prosecutions (utilizing criminal conduct) that appear to be done as favors so that well-connected insiders can profit in the civil realm from the fraudulent criminal convictions. I simply cannot comprehend how our (civilized) world can so easily step over the aspect of reasonable doubt. IMO driving through an intersection and off the road at highway speed with your vehicle only coming to rest due an embankment is something youd expect from an intoxicated driver, not something youd expect from a sober officer driving his squad car. I used to think of cranes when I heard the name Manitowoc, not anymore . Corrupt corrupt corrupt corrupt corrupt corrupt corrupt corrupt corrupt January B. Wittmann, AZ 0 8 3 12/12/2022 The wildly popular "Making a Murderer" documentary. ", 9. The first post appeared on Dec. 21, a few days after the release of Making a Murderer., Then it kind of snowballed from there, said Amy Meyer, historical society executive director. And they're turning their wrath on the east-central Wisconsincommunity. I'll save that drama for PART THREE: "Thin Blue Lines and Suicides". He was hired immediately. It appears statements were not taken from the two males involved with the initial collision (or were taken but not reported). Vandedrincksaid that he hasn't seen a lot of the show and therefore doesn't know what was left out. Her criticism echoed thatof other residents, and the prosecutor and law enforcement involved in the case. On November 7, 2005 Bushman and the younger Hermann brother signed in together at the command post. You guys will convict anyone for anything without evidence. If they had simply done their job properly when collecting those car parts, no one could make such claims. But Sheriff Robert Hermann defended the investigators and saidviewers are not seeing the whole story. Here's a snapshot of the worldwideoutrage directed at Hermann: 1. Its a shame theyre making money off it at the expense of the Halbach family. Shame on you. So theres some transitive property here. Bushman had the Hermann family to thank for getting the job, and Kocourek to thank for his many career advancements. 1,070 were here. 80-83): Gina Hxxxxx had accompanied her male companion on his motorcycle on a particularly foggy night. And before we knew it our entire review section was tarnished and it had nothing to do with the actual historical society or what we do or our mission. WOW! MANITOWOC - The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department, which has been accused of framing Steven Avery for a 1985 rape and planting numerous clues to convict Avery for the 2005 murder of. Unfortunately, threats and intimidation are often effective. Just as with Petersen, it was only a few months after the incident when Bushman's promotions starting rolling in. It was getting tainted by the minute.. According to social media, people all across America feel the same way. "Saw your show on Netflix! This burial site fiasco likely culminated in MCSD planting the bones in Steven's burn pit. Your department has lost all credibility and right now is in the media because of your inability to prove justice One day it will come out that James Lenk and Andrew Colborn planted evidence in this case that lead (sic) to Stevens arrest. Although Petersens hire wasn't influenced by the Hermann family, we know his rise within the department was. In episode five of the series, Hermann said he noticed during an interview between Avery and law enforcement, the time counter jumps forward, then back, then forward again. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. To think Sheriff Petersen would obstruct the investigation into the alleged scene of Teresa's mutilation conflicts with all logic and reason. Its flowing in pretty good yet," he said. We had quality law enforcement out at the scene they worked hard at the case to get to the truth. He really is very lucky he didnt hit another vehicle or a pedestrian. Point being, Bushman was attempting to ice any further discussion about a police cover-up from Ricky's dad, and it seemed to have worked. ", Alison Dirr: 920-996-7266 or adirr@gannett.com; on Twitter @AlisonDirr;Manitowoc Herald Times ReporterreporterSarah Kloepping:920-686-2105 or skloepping@htrnews.com; on Twitter@SarahKloepping. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, PART ONE: Fuck-ups, Cover-ups and Promotions. Bushman in particular would prove to be a central figure in helping the boys out of tough spots. I couldn't believe Bushman wrote what he wrote in his report of his confrontation with the victim's father - Bushman MCSD Report, Pg. Eventually townsfolk, including Ricky's parents, were openly discussing their suspicions of a police cover-up. Unbelievable! The facts and evidence tell a different story. Children are also placed on death row at age 17. A volunteer for the Manitowoc sheriffs, the same department Avery was suing for wrongful imprisonment, was one of the jurors that put the convicted killer behind bars, OnMilwaukee reported. The desired response was to embarrass the victim's father? Terrible and corruption run rampant!!! But they were not the most senior department on the scene. We are all a bit desensitized, I think, when it comes to theories surrounding Kuss road. "If youre taking pieces out of context, it definitely changes the outcome. In 1981 Officer Petersen was involved in a traffic accident that may have caused a citizen death, possibly a preventable death Ferak argues. . When this shit happens over decades what you're left with is not exactly the crme de la crop. she asked, referencing Avery's$36 million civil lawsuit against the county for hiswrongful conviction. Get this shit. '", 13. The DOJ was not unfamiliar with Manitowoc's reputation, and more importantly, their history with Steven Avery. Hundreds of emails sent to Hermann and other county officials in December and Januarywere recently turned over to the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin to comply with a public records request. Permanent Dropbox Locations: Manitowoc Police Department, 910 Jay St., from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday 85): Your past work product in the various positions held by yourself at the MCSD has always been excellent and I feel confident that this pattern of productivity will continue in your new position as Inspector. Not to mention, Hermann's decidedly unique access to nearly unlimited car parts from his family's Auto Salvage Yard fits in with such theories (again, I want to note such conspiracies originated in the community long ago, not on reddit after MAM). Carl. Suggesting that Steven "might kill again" before he was even convicted of Teresa's murder totally ignores Steven's presumption of innocence while speculating about future murders. The offered rationale is nearly non existent, and does nothing to explain where these car parts came from, if not the striking vehicle. 160) at the Kuss Road cul-de-sac burial site. Bushman was promoted only months after the accident. I would also hope they look at someone like Kathleen Zellner as a real hero, a champion for society's downtrodden and people who are stuck in prison for very heinous crimes, terrible crimes, awful crimes, that somebody else likely committed. Apparently those boundaries are blurred in this case, Meyer said. Ricky's mother, however, was not so easily quieted. In 1981 Petersen was speeding over the limit during a foggy night and ran over a young woman (Gina) who had just been in a minor motorcycle collision with her two male companions. When this shit happens over decades what you're left with is not exactly the crme de la crop. Ferak spoke about The Wrecking Crew, Avery and Zellner in an exclusive interview with Newsweek. Thanks Hermann! Years later, Kocourek, Bushman and Petersen would all play critical roles in the 1985 wrongful arrest and conviction of Steven Avery, the 1999 Ricky H vehicular homicide case, and the 2005 Teresa Halbach case. Both Petersen and Bushman were hired by MCSD with no prior experience in law enforcement; both were in serious collisions in their squad cars; both became loyal underlings to Sheriff Kocourek; and both names turn up during the 1985 Penny Bernsteen assault case, the 1999 Ricky Hotchstetler vehicular homicide case, and the 2005 Teresa Halbach criminal homicide case. The injustice that Steven Avery experienced during the murder trial of Teresa Halbach is INSANE! I see him leading a laid-back life and enjoying the solitude. So many theories pop up because it's so obvious (at least IMO) the body was, at one point or another, concealed via the burial site. After the rape victim was manipulated into identifying Steven as her attacker, Kocourek ordered PETERSEN and BUSHMAN to arrest Steven Avery for the attempted murder and false imprisonment he had reason to know was committed by Gregory Allen (Petersen and Bushman followed Kocourek's orders without question). But I am equally as certain that what I did see, and hear, was more than enough to not only show a preponderance of reasonable doubt, but to convince me that Manitowoc County is replete with corruption. Once he is released from prison, he probably needs to move far away from Wisconsin for his own mental health and well-being. She said Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels has been working hard to bring people to the city's downtown, and this kind of publicity won't help that effort. Maybe she would have survived if she had been rushed to a hospital instead of run over by Petersen. Nice job! "I am certain I did not see everything that happened in that trial. Whether Steven Avery or Brendan Dassey are innocent or guilty they sure got railroaded by the indecent actions of your department. 79 of his book Ferak says, "PETERSEN and BUSHMAN would both ascend into top level leadership positions - tokens of gratitude for their unwavering loyalty and ability to follow orders from Sheriff Kocourek.". People are seeing our community presented in a bad light by this show and its pretty unfair to the people who live here, said Jason Ring, president of the bureau. 2023 www.postcrescent.com. I could see Steven Avery, let's say three years from now, living in Michigan or perhaps out West in, say, Montana or maybe even in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Just because the Pope said God welcomes sinners doesnt mean the door is open for Manitowoc County I am a Christian woman and am having a very hard time with what I have seen. I'll also offer some theories about the the shocking and abrupt end to the 2009 DOJ investigation of MCSD. There is no question defense attorneys did a good job to try and paint a negative picture and paint us in a negative light, but what theyre suggesting didnt happen.. In Part One I reviewed serious squad car accidents of officers Petersen and Bushman that were both covered up or ignored by MCSD. Hermann arrived and the two men put their heads together and came up with a plan. The DOJ then destroyed the burn pit all together (like straight up demolished it) ensuring no forensic examination could ever take place, thereby protecting Manitowoc County's frame job from crumbling. MANITOWOC - The Manitowoc community is pushing back as it finds itself in the suddenly uncomfortable glare of a documentary that has brought international attention to the shores of Lake Michigan. Unfortunately, I think the film has done a lot of damage and is definitely not the way Manitowoc County would like to be put on the map.. Ferak's Kuss road theory matches up with what we on TTM have been saying for years - Manitowoc County found the remains at the burial site, planted the bones in Steven's burn pit, manufactured their re-discovery a day later (and ensured a quick but unprofessional recovery of the evidence) and a day after that they began obstructing the investigation into the scene of their planting, desperate to keep the coroner away from the scene. To be sure, I am not saying Mr. Avery was innocent, but, there was clear and convincing evidence, to me, of a massive amount of reasonable doubt which means he is innocent in this country. Keep in mind, Ferak attempts to draw a correlation between Bushman's conduct during Ricky's case compared to his conduct during Teresa's case. Kocourek wouldn't easily forget such a favor. I'll finish by reviewing how critical the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department was during the discovery, planting, re-discovery and recovery of the bones, and why it's reasonable to believe both the MCSD and Wisconsin DOJ were working together to cover up the truth of Teresa's death via obstruction of justice and the destruction of a crime scene. Handcuffs and leg shackles were found in Averys bedroom. Zellner's techniques were detailed heavily in Season 2, but there's much more to the story. At this time, no further follow-up will need to be done.". It turns out Bushman's family owned a hardware store in southern Manitowoc County (Pg. A pattern could arguably be established. No accident reconstruction occurred, and no one asked Petersen exactly how fast he had been driving through the thick fog. ", 17. Seems about right. Andrew Colborn, whose integrity is questioned in the film. If these. And of course, the crime lab reported nothing was found at the burial site. ", 14. This film shows only three to maybe four hours of courtroom for Steven Avery and youre talking a trial that lasted approximately six weeks, so there is a lot of evidence missing.". Asked why this would be, Bolick responded, "A lot of them have lived it so watching a documentary is not going to change the way they view it.". In this post I've continued with the theme of officers covering up their negligent driving by focusing on another example relating to the Ricky Hotchstetler vehicular homicide case, a death that long ago inspired whispers in the community of a police cover-up, including from Ricky's mom and dad. I used to think of cranes when I heard the name Manitowoc, not. Zellner worked closely with Ferak and told Newsweek the book explores important areas left out of the series. Sheriff of the Calumet County Sheriff's Office, Avery Motion for Remand and Stay of Appeal, April 12, 2021, p. 5, Manitowoc County Sheriff Dept and other law enforcement for its actions, Tadych's move to sacrifice Brendan caused Tadych to, Barbara Tadych vs. Brad Anthony Dassey; April 19, 2021, possible destroyer of evidence implicating Bobby, planting critical evidence on Steven Avery's property. It seems Kocourek did everything he could to sweep this under the rug, and quickly: It was determined an inquest into the young womans death was not necessary. Okay then. He would be granted three major promotions in the following 8 years, quickly reaching the upper echelon of the MCSD. The repairs to vehicle set the department back nearly $4 000 in 1989 money. A retired Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office police officer has sued Netflix and the makers of the documentary series "Making a Murderer" for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional. A civil lawsuit victory for Steven Avery was undoubtedly a loss for not only Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department, but the DOJ and Attorney General as well. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin sought access to written or electronic correspondence involving several current law enforcement officials at the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Office. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, "Wrecking Crew: Demolishing the Case Against Steven Avery", Petersen told reporters Steven "could be a con man", offering to pay for the investigation if another department took over. Still, sitting with a friend at another local cafe, he joked with his friend about not getting pulled over in Manitowoc County. Ferak himself believes "Teresa met her gruesome demise about a half mile away from the Avery property" (Pg. All of this created a BROKEN CHAIN OF CUSTODY. Nothing you say will convince vast majority of your citizens that you are good guys. 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