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 could see him drinking Coors beer, but not Sam Adams or Corona. Everything your pathetic county stands for is forever tarnished with the mockery of justice that was promulgated in that courtroom. It was getting tainted by the minute.. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Apparently a social connection to the Hermann family did you wonders in Manitowoc County. MANITOWOC, Wis. (WCCO) -- Just a month ago, few knew of a Wisconsin city called Manitowoc. Steve Curtis Thompson II was convicted in Moore County, North Carolina, of voter registration fraud after voting twice in the 2012 general election. I'm pretty sure at some point, Steven Avery's conviction will be overturned. Sheriff Petersen was still doing whatever he could to help cover up the truth from behind the scenes such as when he threatened Coroner Kakatsch with arrest if she tried to access the scene of Teresa's mutilation, as was required of her by statute. Local officials and organizations havebeen bombarded with taunts and questions and requests over the Netflix docu-series, "Making a Murderer." "Is the county going to do this heinous act just because of a dollar amount?" 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. 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! "I had recently fell into a large sum of money and was thinking of moving to your county, but after what I saw concerning your departments cover-up and framing Steven Avery and his nephew, I was seriously taken aback. 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). The charges against Avery in 2005 drew national attention. Whether Steven Avery or Brendan Dassey are innocent or guilty they sure got railroaded by the indecent actions of your department. This ^ level of inaction could only be the result of Kocourek sanctioning it. 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. And they're turning their wrath on the east-central Wisconsincommunity. Relevant to this post - the MCSD should have stayed off the property, far away from Steven's trailer, and absolutely should not have been called to examine a burial site found just off the property, or involved in the quick and questionable collection of bone evidence from Steven's burn pit the next day. 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. Not to mention, was Ricky's father even embarrassed, or was he red faced and flustered because he realized a corrupt cop was trying to intimidate him into staying silent about his concerns of a police cover-up? MANITOWOC, WI - Manitowoc County Sheriff's Lt. Andrew "Andy" Colborn, who was at the center of widespread evidence planting and police misconduct allegations in the Oct. 31, 2005 Teresa Halbach . Kocourek, Petersen and Bushman were a powerful and corrupt trio in the community. 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. 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. Only loyalists are hired and promoted and well meaning officers either burn out or are forced out. I wished to catch what type of reaction this would bring. Manitowoc County Departments Our purpose is to improve the quality of life in Manitowoc County by providing effective, high quality, and responsive public services that promote the prosperity, self-sufficiency, and well-being of individuals, families, businesses, and communities. A huge amount of activity was directed at the Kuss road burial site on Nov 7, 2005. 80). Im not sure I can look my kids in the eye and believe my own words anymore. 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. Allegedly, the older Hermann brother (instead of driving around all night to different dealerships) took the improperly collected evidence to his familys salvage yard and swapped out the damaged car parts from the scene for older car parts so to redirect the upcoming vehicular homicide investigation away from the Hermann family, their business and vehicles. 151). Does Wisconsin know what JUSTICE is? "A burial site discovered and cleared by Manitowoc County the day before bones were found in Steven's burn pit by Manitowoc County? So Bushman's decision was to conduct no follow-up on damaged car parts found at the scene of a hit and run homicide? The Manitowoc Sheriff's Department is known as a northern style "good ole boy" network that would rival the KKK counties in the south, complete with a lot of false arrests and arrogant, poorly trained and disciplined deputies. It's enough to convince me the case needs to be reviewed. 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 . Unbelievable! I could see him getting a dog or two and maybe becoming a rancher. ADRC of the Lakeshore ; Crime Stoppers ; Foster Care Program If Kakatsch made it through their corrupt defense and forensically examined the burn pit all hell might break loose. 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. He was quickly hired on, likely because Bushman listed the Hermann father as his reference (Pg. ", 15. In 1999 the Hermann brothers (the ones who worked at MCSD) became unofficial suspects in a vehicular homicide of Ricky Hotchstetler, a case for which Sheriff Kocourek named Bushman as lead investigator. To think Sheriff Petersen would obstruct the investigation into the alleged scene of Teresa's mutilation conflicts with all logic and reason. 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. Apparently those boundaries are blurred in this case, Meyer said. "I am sure that after you are all exposed, you will not feel any regret for putting an innocent man in prison for the majority of his life; I am sure the only regret you will feel is that of being caught. "I would be fearful to ever take my family on a trip and stop in your county to even get fuel. Ever God will deal with everyone who had a hand in this mess, you can be sure of that. But I hope that one day you will perhaps feel the embarrassment and shame that your families will feel and then maybe you will begin to understand that what you do has an (effect) on others. Bushman was promoted only months after the accident. That was a defense strategy and it carried through into this film, said Hermann, who was undersheriff at the time of the Avery investigation. LETTER: Lt.Andrew Colborn fires back at"Making a Murderer" critic, LETTER: Sheriff Rob Hermann urges letter writer to do more research, LETTER: Manitowoc politician calls emails "borderline threatening.". Eventually townsfolk, including Ricky's parents, were openly discussing their suspicions of a police cover-up. "The documentary exposes the level of corruption in your department. Meanwhile, Petersen graduated from high school in 1968 and went on to attain an Associates Degree in Marketing. 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. Manitowoc isnt the way its depicted in this Netflix (series).. 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). Part one will focus on Sheriff Kocourek and Sheriff Petersen. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I imagine the Hermann father helping elect Kocourek had something to do with the Hermann sons becoming first and third in command decades later. I watched Making a Murderer, and I thought it was masterfully done. As a result we are free to draw an adverse inference from their decision to not investigate the matter, which might indicate consciousness of potential culpability by Petersen. By moving incriminating evidence closer to Steven's trailer and away from the actual scene of Teresa's death. 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). But still, "as far as the show goes, I wouldn't trust that guy. 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). 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. You are responsible for the distrust and hatred for law enforcement that is ever-prevalent in our society and these sentiments are DESERVED. Manitowoc County is now officially on the map for having the most corrupt (law enforcement officers) in the nation, congrats. 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. In 1981 Officer Petersen was involved in a traffic accident that may have caused a citizen death, possibly a preventable death Ferak argues. 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. ", 19. "I am certain I did not see everything that happened in that trial. "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. 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.". WISN/YouTube. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It all depends on the luck of the draw in terms of the appeals court judges Zellner gets. The city of Manitowoc Police Department, which has no connection to the sheriffs department, also has been fieldingcalls and comments on its social media accounts from around the world. What did that man ever do to you people? People like you are a plague on our country. After working as a bus driver for years Bushman applied to the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department in 1974 with no prior experience in law enforcement. 3. Like Kocourek and Petersen before him, Sheriff Hermann made sure the upper echelon of the MCSD contained a bastion of loyalists, family and friends. ", 7. First, Ricky's case, detailed in "Wrecking Crew" Chapter 15 (Cover-up) and Chapter 16 (Nothing There), Pages 147-165: One fateful night in January 1999 the snow was steadily coming down and while walking home at night, and less than a mile from his house, Ricky Hotchstetler was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver who dragged the boy under their vehicle for nearly 50 yards, and then kept driving past the boy's house and away into the night towards the village of Cleveland in southern Manitowoc County (Pg. ", 5. 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. 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). We'll just have to wait and see what happens next, won't we? As for Bushman, in 1989 he was distracted by a vehicle in his rear view mirror resulting in him "losing his bearing in relation to the intersection" driving through the intersection and off the road at nearly highway speed, only coming to a stop due to an embankment. "You should be ashamed of yourself and the crooked department you run. One thing Ferak does well in "Wrecking Crew" is detail how corruption flourished in the MCSD for decades, eventually becoming a contributing factor to Averys 2007 conviction for Teresa Halbach's murder. You all may have won a trial against one uneducated man, but you all have lost so much more. Jost, along with agents from the DOJ, ensured the bones were quickly collected using shovels, boxes and garbage bags, all without any photos or measurements being taken or experts being called to forensically examine the scene. One such challenge came on the day of Rickys funeral, when friends of the family arrived at the Hotchstetler house and found additional car parts in the melting snow very near their driveway, where the hit and run driver would have driven passed. 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. Thompson voted in person in North Carolina and through an absentee ballot in Florida. 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). If Petersen was willing to go that far God only knows what else happened that hasn't yet come to light. As it relates to the January incident, Manitowoc police say what led to the exchange in a squad car . In order to ensure this already shaky frame job didn't crumble, the DOJ showed up with two skid steers (yes, two) and literally demolished what was apparently a critical crime scene, one that hadn't yet been properly processed. Were the bones found in Steven's burn pit because the body was burnt there, or because the bones were moved there post burning? And the sad thing is there is a murderer out there who has gotten away with it! After the woman was struck by Petersen she was pronounced dead, however a coroner determined the death occurred before she was run over by police. Children are also placed on death row at age 17. ", John Ferak: 920-993-7115 orjferak@gannett.com; on Twitter@johnferak, People protest at pro-Steven Avery rally in Manitowoc, Politician: Steven Avery's eyes prove he's guilty, No Steven Avery evidence planted: detective, Lt.Andrew Colborn fires back at"Making a Murderer" critic, Sheriff Rob Hermann urges letter writer to do more research, Manitowoc politician calls emails "borderline threatening. I used to think of cranes when I heard the name Manitowoc, not. So theres some transitive property here. Vandedrinck, who was visiting the city for work, said he had seen four episodes and is skeptical of its portrayal of events. Kocourek praised Petersen endlessly in his many promotion notices, one of which read (Pg. Thanks Hermann! Your office might be the most corrupt organization in North America now that El Chapo has been captured. I couldn't believe Bushman wrote what he wrote in his report of his confrontation with the victim's father - Bushman MCSD Report, Pg. Meyer and a volunteer spent time during the holidays deleting posts and trying to rebound from reviews that include statements such as, What an embarrassment. If Bushman was bold enough to fuck with a crime scene during Rickys hit and run case to help out Hermann, he likely was bold enough to do it again during Teresas case and help out not only Kocourek, but the entire department. Indefensible 67m An examination of the Hermann family's influence on the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department throughout the years, specifically in regards to Kocourek, Petersen and Bushman - all of whom played roles in the 1985 Penny B and 1999 Ricky H cases; and two of whom played critical roles during the 2005 Teresa H case. While Manitowoc County was supposed to have minimal involvement in the case, several deputies, including Andrew Colborn and James Lenk, helped find crucial evidence. But Manitowoc residents say, not so fast. In PART ONE -. Kocourek wanted underlings who felt indebted to him, who would cover for the department as he covered for them. Bushman, while on patrol, observed what appeared to be a drunk driver. I see him leading a laid-back life and enjoying the solitude. Truly shameful.". "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. 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. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin sought access to written or electronic correspondence involving several current law enforcement officials at the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Office. 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. And like others, she expressed concerns that the series and the international reaction are re-opening wounds for Halbach's family. 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. 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. What a joke of a department. After all was said and done, Bushman didn't show up once after November 7, and never wrote a report about what he did at the scene on Kuss road (nor did Lenk or Colborn IIRC). As it so happens, Bushman and Kocourek were eventually provided with an opportunity to pay the Hermann father back for jump-starting / advancing their lucrative careers in law enforcement. We are all a bit desensitized, I think, when it comes to theories surrounding Kuss road. 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. 162-163). Avery, 23, professes his innocence and produces 16 alibi witnesses. I could see him taking up fishing, having a motorboat or perhaps a pontoon. At the time of Teresa's death, two Hermann brothers were steadily climbing the ranks. Ferak says that Gina's father was left confused and grief stricken, but ultimately decided not to persue a wrongful death lawsuit. 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. In the interest of explaining just how tangled this web is, I review the many, many familiar or social connections between the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department, Calumet County Sheriff's Department, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Officers Bushman and Hermann improperly collected crime scene evidence from the scene of Ricky's hit and run death. Since it was released, the sheriff's department has gotten between 250 and 300 phone calls and hundreds of emails some positive, but many more negative about its role in the Avery case, Hermann said. He pointed to the portrayal of Manitowoc County Sheriff's Sgt. Why? ", 6. It is an honor to serve the citizens of Manitowoc County and to work with a dedicated staff of professionals. 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. Barbier said comments havent slowed down despite the departments efforts to redirect them. "I just wanted to reach out with disgust at how your department handled the Steven Avery case. 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.. At this time, no further follow-up will need to be done.". ", 8. 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. We were obviously nave in thinking that way.. For more information, please see our If true, the theory would highlight an alleged historical culture of corruption in Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office, a disturbing claim which has been underlined by the two Making a Murderer series aired on Netflix to global acclaim. "We just finished learning about the Teresa Halbach murder case. Ferak argues the crooked Kocourek would have promoted those indebted to him (which Petersen certainly was after the Gina Hxxxx incident). ", 11. Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are innocent. But we are dealing with the state of Wisconsin, a place I lived and worked at two different times in my life, and for that reason, I would say it's 50-50. 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. But they were not the most senior department on the scene. Its county seat is Manitowoc. 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. As with everything else in this case, we must determine the value or worth of each claim based on the available evidence. It would be much too risky for MCSD to swap out these vehicle parts, as they didn't know how thoroughly the family had examined the wreckage. People are fascinated with this now, but give them a month and theyll have other television shows to be worried about.. Shame on you. The suit was settledafter the homicide case was filed against Avery. huge amount of activity was directed at the Kuss road burial site on Nov 7, 2005. literally demolished what was apparently a critical crime scene. I think if it documented everything correctly and wouldnt have downplayed some of the key points, the response would have been totally different. 1/9/2016 12:30 AM PT. Petersen's collision in specific was an example of extreme negligence. After everything, MCSD escaped facing civil liability and a family was forced to say goodbye to their daughter. There is NO WAY I will move there, your state prosecutor is a snake, your judges are corrupt and the ease in which you framed those two innocent men, well your cover-up has just reaffirmed my mistrust in the judicial system and police. That's significant. 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. And justice was served.. The DOJ's criminal destruction of an apparent crime scene is extremely telling. Unfortunately threats and intimidation are often effective. Zellner worked closely with Ferak and told Newsweek the book explores important areas left out of the series. Bushman proved to his law enforcement buds he was a good man to have around in a sticky situation, and was adept at making incriminating evidence vanish into thin air (a skill he would put to good use once more years later). When this shit happens over decades what you're left with is not exactly the crme de la crop. According to social media, people all across America feel the same way. The moment a corrupt leader enters the picture the corruption slowly becomes the culture in that department. Manitowoc, WI 34 87 162 5/1/2021 Lived in Manitowoc many years and fully support the local county sheriff and all their deputies. Dog handlers were turned away after being lead to the site by their canines. "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. 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? A careful and by the book collection of evidence from the burn pit should have been a top priority for all involved in running this investigation. I used to think of cranes when I heard the name Manitowoc, not. 86): Ferak included an excerpt from a Wisconsin State Patrol Incident Report, which states: Manitowoc County Sgt. Of course IMO the decision to back away from the case was only for the benefit of the public's perception. In Part One I reviewed serious squad car accidents of officers Petersen and Bushman that were both covered up or ignored by MCSD. First, they were aware the Coroner wanted to access the scene. 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