Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Feraks identifies the Petersen incident as a "successful whitewash for Kocourek.". In this THREE PART series of posts I will explore information about the troubling history of Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department as revealed by Jxxx Ferak in his book, "Wrecking Crew: Demolishing the Case Against Steven Avery". 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. While the history museum can delete posts on the site, they cant remove reviews, even if they contain swear words or statements unrelated to the organization. Maybe she would have survived if she had been rushed to a hospital instead of run over by Petersen. I will also draw many connections between the Manitowoc County, Calumet County, and the DOJ in the interest of highlighting just how tangled this web is. In 1981 Officer Petersen was involved in a traffic accident that may have caused a citizen death, possibly a preventable death Ferak argues. Although a coroner determined Gina Hxxxxx died before being run over by Petersens squad car, such an opinion would ideally be backed up by a thorough investigation. "As the father of a Down syndrome age 16 daughter, I know how easy it is to manipulate a mentally challenged person by promising what they want at a precise moment. Sharon McConnell of Manitowoc,approached as she was reading a newspaper at a local cafe,said she hasn't seen the series and doesn't plan to watch it. (The commenters) only connection to knowing anything about Manitowoc is Netflix and then going on social media. 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. But then, all of a sudden, the crime lab declared nothing was found, and everyone went home. '", 13. Andrew Colborn, whose integrity is questioned in the film. Her criticism echoed thatof other residents, and the prosecutor and law enforcement involved in the case. But they were not the most senior department on the scene. Her DNA was found on a bullet from Avery's gun. I couldn't believe Bushman wrote what he wrote in his report of his confrontation with the victim's father - Bushman MCSD Report, Pg. As with everything else in this case, we must determine the value or worth of each claim based on the available evidence. "If youre taking pieces out of context, it definitely changes the outcome. 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. I'm pretty sure at some point, Steven Avery's conviction will be overturned. Why was the DOJ happy to stand aside, and even help clean up? No, I dont think God will help any of you, as you know the truth and have done nothing. As a result, the culture of corruption fostered and nurtured under Kocourek's watch (from 1978-2001) was kept alive by Ken "we could have killed Steven Avery" Petersen, who succeeded Kocourek as Sherrif and was in charge of MCSD at the time of Steven Avery's 2003 exoneration and Teresa Halbach's disappearance and death in 2005. Manitowoc County comprises the Manitowoc, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area. The series seems to have convinced much of its audience that two Manitowoc County men currently sitting in prison for the murder of a young photographer may, in fact, be innocent and the local. Bushman (a college drop out turned bus driver) applied to the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Department in the 1970's even though he had no law enforcement experience. Again, once you know the events of November 7 - November 11, this theory presents itself fully formed. The prevailing theory of police involvement (directly mentioned by Ferak in his book, Pg. She got in there and made some noise, and after Bushman retired, caught Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department in a bold faced lie regarding their investigative efforts, which, among other things, lead to a DOJ criminal investigation of MCSD concerning the allegations that a Hermann brother killed Ricky (an investigation which came to a rather adrupt end). After darkness fell tower lights were set up to ensure they collected all the remains, which were then transported and planted in Steven's burn pit (by Bushman, Lenk or Colborn). Manitowoc County is now officially on the map for having the most corrupt (law enforcement officers) in the nation, congrats. 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. 162-163). Some of them are threatening, but theyre mostly hollow threats real vague, Youre going to get whats coming to you,'" saidRobBarbier, deputy chief with the city police. Although he is not a very widely discussed figure, the Hermann father certainly left his mark on the department, and was directly responsible for creating the holy trinity of corruption, made up of Kocourek, Petersen and Bushman, very prominent figures in the Penny B, Ricky H and Teresa H cases, and extremely consequential figures to Steven Avery. Representatives of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, along with the Chamber of Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau and other local leaders met Wednesday to discuss ways to bring a positive focus back to the community. Bushman should be issued a written reprimand relating to this accident. One of the reviewers on the ARB was officer Petersen, who (as we saw from above) was no stranger to minimizing blowback due to careless driving of squad cars. WISN/YouTube. The boys in the club had once more saved themselves from facing civil liability, just like they did with Gina Hxxxxx (from Part One) and Ricky Hotchstetler (from above). Making a Murderer fans will remember Ken Kratz as the special prosecutor brought in by Manitowoc County officials who convicted Steven Avery of Teresa Halbach's 2005 . What originally drew you to the case of Avery? Amazing! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I truly wonder about the way justice is meted out in Wisconsin and Manitowoc County in particular. I'll try to keep this as brief as possible and mainly focus on Bushman and Hermann's mishandling of crime scene evidence, which IMO was done not out of incompetence, but as an attempt by two corrupt officers to cover-up the truth of Ricky's death. "The Wrecking Crew" takes a deeper look into Kathleen Zellner's legal process. 80). That was a defense strategy and it carried through into this film, said Hermann, who was undersheriff at the time of the Avery investigation. As a result, rather than taking the lead role in 2005, Petersen distanced himself from the investigation into Teresa's disappearance by offering to pay for the investigation if another department took over - that department was Calumet County assisted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation. As for Bushman, he was involved in a questionable single car collision in Sept of 1989. Why would they collect critical evidence without properly tagging or taking photos? You guys will convict anyone for anything without evidence. When this shit happens over decades what you're left with is not exactly the crme de la crop. Now, a Netflix series has put it on the map. Ferak correctly observed that, like Kocourek, "Bushman owed a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Hermann family.. I simply cannot comprehend how our (civilized) world can so easily step over the aspect of reasonable doubt. The men were convicted in the 2005 homicide of 25-year-old freelance photographer Teresa Halbach. Serving our citizens with P.R.I.D.E. If skeptics of Avery's alleged innocence reads The Wrecking Crew, what do you hope they take away from it? 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. The past wrongs allegedin the series aren't doing a whole lot for Manitowoc's image today. 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. In 1985, the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department wrongly theorizes that Avery committed the brutal rape along the lakeshore. We are all a bit desensitized, I think, when it comes to theories surrounding Kuss road. It's a grossly obstructive act that SCREAMS BAD FAITH. Christ almighty that pissed me off. After days of nothing being found, Manitowoc County (Bushman) found the remains at the Kuss road burial site and quickly moved the evidence away from the burial site so the crime lab could be called and "clear" the scene, officially reporting nothing was found. 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. Manitowoc County is now officially on the map for having the most corrupt (law enforcement officers) in the nation, congrats. 76, Wrecking Crew). 1/9/2016 12:30 AM PT. Of course, despite knowing MCSD shouldn't be trusted on the property (let alone in Steven's trailer) the DOJ happily turned a blind eye and gave the department carte blanche. Examining the Hotchstetler case is important to understanding Ferak's theory about Bushman's conduct during the 2005 investigation into Teresa's disappearance, specifically regarding his time at the Kuss road cul-de-sac where a suspected burial site was discovered by Bushman's search team. The Hermanns were a critical feature of Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department, with at least 3 members of the same immediate family having worked at the department throughout the years, starting in 1962. The series seems to have convinced much of its audiencethat twoManitowoc Countymen currently sitting in prison for the murder of a young photographer may, in fact, be innocent and the local legal system corrupt. 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. 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. I watched Making a Murderer, and I thought it was masterfully done. Bushman) decided to question [Ricky's father] about a statement he made to REDACTED regarding the opinion that police may have been involved in the accident and are attempting to cover it up. You all may have won a trial against one uneducated man, but you all have lost so much more. If Petersen was willing to go that far God only knows what else happened that hasn't yet come to light. After everything, MCSD escaped facing civil liability and a family was forced to say goodbye to their daughter. He was quickly hired on, likely because Bushman listed the Hermann father as his reference (Pg. No accident reconstruction occurred, and no one asked Petersen exactly how fast he had been driving through the thick fog. ", 2. For decades now, the Hermann family has had an enormous amount of influence within the Sheriff's department and also the community. 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.. One of the loudest voices in the public conversation about Steven Avery's possible innocence is Kathleen Zellner, Avery's attorney, who was featured on the Netflix documentary series about the Wisconsin murder case, Making a Murderer. Manitowoc County Drug Disposal Program is accepting unused and/or expired medications, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications and pet medications at no charge. Hermann arrived and the two men put their heads together and came up with a plan. In PART ONE -. Although not explicitly stated by Ferak, I imagine the implication here was to question whether or not Gina could have sustained terminal injuries in a collision that barely injured the two others she was with. It said it would get involved in the legal dispute between the Manitowoc County Sheriff Department and Steven Avery to reveal police corruption. Ever God will deal with everyone who had a hand in this mess, you can be sure of that. ", Vandedrinckfirst learned about the trials when he started the series. Bushman was unable to stop the squad car before it ran off the road though the T intersection the squad car, at just less than highway speed, struck the embankment and came to a rest investigation into the accident showed the case to be a result of inattentive driving.". The DOJ was not unfamiliar with Manitowoc's reputation, and more importantly, their history with Steven Avery. Such a deviation from established protocol when collecting evidence of a crime is a strong indication of BAD FAITH, in this case the destruction / fabrication of evidence. This petition calls for a federal investigation of the Sheriff's Offices of Manitowoc County and Calumet County, Wisconsin, regarding their handling of the Teresa Halbach investigation and their prosecution of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, as featured in the documentary entitled "Making a Murderer." We the people believe that justice has not been served by the counties' investigations and prose It all depends on the luck of the draw in terms of the appeals court judges Zellner gets. Why would ANYONE want to call this place home?, The nonprofit organization even tried telling commenters its Facebook page wasnt the right place for a discussion about Making a Murderer., We thought the comments would then stop, Meyer said. 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. Regardless of guilt or innocence, what your office did to manipulate that young mans testimony in the Avery case was repulsive and I would suspect unconstitutional. Obligatory: any factual inaccuracies in the post are mine, not Feraks. Vandedrinck, who was visiting the city for work, said he had seen four episodes and is skeptical of its portrayal of events. RELATED STORY: Politician: Steven Avery's eyes prove he's guilty, RELATED STORY:No Steven Avery evidence planted: detective. It turns out Bushman's family owned a hardware store in southern Manitowoc County (Pg. ", 16. Obligatory: Any factual inaccuracies are mine, not Ferak's. ", 3. And the sad thing is there is a murderer out there who has gotten away with it! It's hard not to be intrigued when you first learn MCSD discovered a burial site a half mile away from Steven's trailer the day before MCSD found bones in Steven's burn pit (nothing suspicious about that). 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. This burial site fiasco likely culminated in MCSD planting the bones in Steven's burn pit. This needlessly destructive method of recovery ensured no meaningful examination could ever take place. The series explores many collateral matters, while the book zeroes-in on suspects and motives for the murder, which was not a focal point in the series.". Ferak claims to have spoken to many former MCSD employees who said Petersen was driving way over the limit through the fog in a reckless manner. 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. Well, shit! That the culture of corruption involving the key leaders at the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department is way more extensive than many people would realize from having just watched Making a Murderer. No need to take to any photos. They were just sitting out in the open since October 31! 150, 154) is that one of the Hermann brothers struck and killed Ricky and then kept on driving to the familys Salvage Yard in southern Manitowoc County where they crushed and then buried the vehicle responsible for causing Rickys death. It's enough to convince me the case needs to be reviewed. What will your department come out and say then? He pointed to the portrayal of Manitowoc County Sheriff's Sgt. Eventually, citizens began discussing the possibility of a police cover-up, including Ricky's mother and father. "I would never travel to your town as it is apparent there is a lot of corruption in the sheriffs office, the disgraceful prosecutor, and even the judges, including the appellate courts It is truly unbelievable that your community could make such a travesty of the judicial system. 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. And now, thanks to MAM, Kocourek's crooked legacy will forever be tied to Steven Avery's name: Sheriff Kocourek was instrumental in Steven Averys 1985 wrongful arrest and conviction. And of course, the crime lab reported nothing was found at the burial site. Decades earlier, the Hermann father (started at MCSD in the 1960's) helped get Bushman hired, Petersen promoted, and Kocourek elected Sheriff. Ferak attempts to connect the Ricky H case and Teresa H case via Bushman's conduct in both cases. Im not sure I can look my kids in the eye and believe my own words anymore. Honestly though, someone tell me, in what universe is that ^ level of destruction necessary when processing a crime scene that wasn't even properly photographed yet? People like you are a plague on our country. Based on what she had seen, Bolick said she thinksthe series is one-sided. Way before the Hermann brothers were first and third in command; before Teresa, Ricky, or Penny, the Hermann family still had an enormous amount of influence within the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department (MCSD). The pair collided with a second motorcycle operated by their friend who was traveling with them in the same direction. This is PART TWO in a three part series of posts concerning the troubling history of Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department as detailed by Jxxx Ferak in his book "Wrecking Crew." Obligatory: Any factual inaccuracies are mine, not Ferak's. Here is a link to PART ONE: Fuck-ups, Cover-ups and Promotions, largely concerning Sheriff Kocourek and his repeated promotions to inexperienced new hires . Your office might be the most corrupt organization in North America now that El Chapo has been captured. The docu-series, released Dec. 18, dissects the homicide cases against Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey. Thompson voted in person in North Carolina and through an absentee ballot in Florida. A review of the department's many different negligent driving incidents prior to Ricky, as well as an examination of how, post Ricky's death, his mother eventually caught the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department in a bold faced lie regarding their investigative efforts into her son's hit and run. No mention of the accident or fatality can be found Petersens employment file or in any of his promotion notices. You better hope you have a good PR team handy. When this shit happens over decades what you're left with is not exactly the crme de la crop. At or around 10:30 a.m. Bushman's Group A discovered the burial site just off the Kuss Road cul-de-sac, not even a half mile from the Avery Salvage yard property boundary. The county historical societys star rating on its Facebook page plummeted after dozens of people most from outside Wisconsin began posting negative reviews and comments related to Avery. Brad Dassey has set up a legal defense fund. The Hermann brothers (from MCSD) were unofficial suspects in Ricky's death, and they were even investigated by the DOJ regarding those allegations. "I am certain I did not see everything that happened in that trial. This ^ level of inaction could only be the result of Kocourek sanctioning it. 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. Tadych publicly protested Brendan's innocence, but Tadych also remains under suspicion for her defense of Bobby Dassey, Brendan's brother, who implicated the once-exonerated Steven Avery as the State's star witness, (Ferak, Appleton Post-Crescent). "I dont think weve peaked yet. In a word, she said, she's hearingthe series called "ridiculous.". Justice is no longer served to all impartially, but abused and obstructed at will. 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. What a joke of a department. Its flowing in pretty good yet," he said. From Zellner's investigative instincts to Avery's current standing in the court system to a detailed analysis of the accusations against former prosecutor Ken Kratz, Ferak covers a variety of new angles in the book and expands on the key points that make the case so polarizing. It's a concept that Sean Vandedrinck, 21, of Sturgeon Bay brought up jokingly. Why? Although Petersen's casual discussion about killing Steven Avery is notable and troubling, his most corrupt act related to the Halbach case would have to be his threatening of Coroner Kakatsch to stay away from the scene of Teresa's mutilation (obviously done to protect what he must have known was a frame job). For more information, please see our And justice was served.. The "desired response" was received? I just can't be sure if it happens at the state of Wisconsin appeals level, the state Supreme Court level or before a federal court. 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.". Only loyalists are hired and promoted and well meaning officers either burn out or are forced out. 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. Calumet County (Wiegert) and Manitowoc County executives obstruct the investigation into the alleged scene of Teresa's mutilation by unlawfully preventing Coroner Kakatsch from accessing the scene as was required of her by law. "I have never been the big paranoid person but after one of the emails I received contained the line and I quote 'ROT IN HELL FOR ALL ETERNITY YOU EVIL BASTARD!' No investigation was done into the matter because the County didn't want to know if Petersen was responsible for a vehicular manslaughter. ", 7. Everything your pathetic county stands for is forever tarnished with the mockery of justice that was promulgated in that courtroom. After the dog handlers were shooed away, MCSD officers Lenk and Colborn were called to the scene with Bushman. Manitowoc was likely panicked on November 10. 170) a bold but carefully worded statement. In a notice of promotion (to Lieutenant) Kocourek said of Bushman (Pg. Please know that your judicial system looks like you all are unethical, immoral and corrupt. Bushmans accident was brought before the County's Accident Review Board, which quickly concluded no action would be taken, and that Sgt. Kocourek's legacy of corruption continued thriving thanks to Petersen becoming Sheriff. Manitowoc County is a county in the U.S. state of. 151). The charges against Avery in 2005 drew national attention. The crime lab, however, was not called immediately. This was the third day police were on the Avery property without anything being found inculpating Steven. The state's role in a criminal investigation is to collect all available evidence strictly according to established protocols and procedures, so that as few questions as possible could be raised about the integrity of the case. 77). ", 17. We'll just have to wait and see what happens next, won't we? Ferak never suggests Bushman was intoxicated but the thought definitely crossed my mind. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion, Kathleen Zellner Files New Request For DNA Tests, Ken Kratz Offered Free Brain Fingerprinting, 'Making A Murderer' Part 2: Best New Evidence. Eventually townsfolk, including Ricky's parents, were openly discussing their suspicions of a police cover-up. Its unfortunate the word Manitowoc is causing some such grief, but again, these are people feeling that way from watching a television show, he said. One of the biggest liars even got promoted to (lieutenant)? Karma is a b.. I think if it documented everything correctly and wouldnt have downplayed some of the key points, the response would have been totally different. Part one will focus on Sheriff Kocourek and Sheriff Petersen. Of course Hermanns declaration about the striking vehicle was based on an examination of evidence that had no real chain of custody. The facts are obvious that your department had something to do with this and a cover-up looks to be very clear. 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. 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. Oddly, neither of Gina's male companions were injured in the initial motorcycle collision, which suggests perhaps Gina would have survived if not for Petersen striking her with his vehicle at high speed. I'll save that drama for PART THREE: "Thin Blue Lines and Suicides". MANITOWOC, Wis. (WCCO) -- Just a month ago, few knew of a Wisconsin city called Manitowoc. The county was created in 1836 prior to Wisconsin's statehood and organized in 1848. The moment a corrupt leader enters the picture the corruption slowly becomes the culture in that department. ", 14. But Manitowoc residents say, not so fast. This was Ferak's way of connecting the Ricky H and Teresa H cases. After failing to find employment in his chosen field Petersen begrudgingly took a retail store job to make ends meet. Just to set the stage a bit - The Kuss road incident has long been a famous unresolved mystery of this case, and for good reason. 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