FIRST DEGREE LIE: PART 1
When the authorities are given a story that a crime
occurred, it's their job to investigate, gather evidence and follow
where that evidence leads them.
What they are not suppose to do, is start with a story and then tailor the evidence around that story in order to make it all fit nice and neatly into their own desired conclusion.
I will prove to you that Calhoun County Prosecutor John Kelsey based his case for First Degree Murder, on a story he knew didn't match the physical evidence. I will also prove that Prosecutor John Kelsey, intentionally withheld evidence in order to protect the "integrity of a lie" and employed the Michigan State Police, to help Bill Brown revise his story in order to make the evidence fit.
When Bill Brown told his story of what happened on the night of Rose's death, he claimed that the three of us stopped at a Meijer's store and I purchased a knife, garbage bags, lighter fluid and a hatchet.
I assert this stop at Meijer's never happened.
During an interview with Michigan State Police Detective Don Brooks and Ingham County Prosecutor Donald Martin, Bill Brown described the hatchet he said I bought. Bill Brown described the hatchet as having one edge, with a red head and a black rubber handle.
Calhoun County Prosecutor John Kelsey, told the jury that the stop at Meijer's and the purchase of those items proved that the killing of Rose Larner was First Degree Premeditated Murder beyond a reasonable doubt.
Prosecutor John Kelsey told the jury, "He had a plan for the evening and he was preparing to carry that out. And at that Meijer's store he purchased a hatchet." He then added, "Bill Brown solved the mystery."
Throughout my trial, Prosecutor John Kelsey would use the jury's confidence in his office to prop up the believability of Bill Brown's story. Prosecutor Kelsey continually professed his faith in Bill Brown, in order to trick the jury into believing his star witness was trustworthy. He was basically telling the jury, "I believe Bill Brown, you should too."
Prosecutor John Kelsey was knowingly deceiving the jury. Persuading them to believe a story, Prosecutor Kelsey knew didn't match the actual physical evidence. You see... Prosecutor John Kelsey had already attempted to verify Bill Brown's story. He had sent his investigators, not once but twice to Meijer's, in an attempt to gather the corroborating evidence he hoped for. However...
MEIJER'S DID NOT SELL A HATCHET MATCHING BILL BROWN'S DESCRIPTION.
Investigator Jerry Woods, who worked directly for the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office, contacted the Meijer's store attempting to verify Bill Brown's claim. A representative from the store sent Investigator Woods a fax stating the store did not sell a red headed hatchet.
Michigan State Police Detective Dale Peet, also contacted the Meijer's store, again, in an attempt to verify Bill Brown's story. A representative from the store told the detective that they DID NOT sell a hatchet matching Bill Brown's description.
During my trial, the jury wasn't allowed to see any of this evidence. I didn't even know about it until two years after I was convicted. Calhoun County Prosecutor John Kelsey never gave these police reports to me or my attorney. Prosecutor John Kelsey withheld evidence that more then likely would have swayed the jury to reach a different verdict. It is a clear violation of the prosecutor's requirement to disclose all exculpatory evidence per Brady v. Maryland.
Prosecutor John Kelsey knew Bill Brown's story didn't match the evidence and if the true facts were revealed it would
have damaged his case, so Prosecutor Kelsey broke the law and buried
the police reports. Then Prosecutor John Kelsey entered the courtroom
and purposely deceived the jury.
Go back one more time and read what Prosecutor John Kelsey told the jury. Remember, he's speaking to the jury knowing that he hid evidence that proved Bill Brown's story didn't add up. You should have seen his actual performance in person. He sold it to the jury so well. It was truly an Oscar Award winning performance.
What they are not suppose to do, is start with a story and then tailor the evidence around that story in order to make it all fit nice and neatly into their own desired conclusion.
I will prove to you that Calhoun County Prosecutor John Kelsey based his case for First Degree Murder, on a story he knew didn't match the physical evidence. I will also prove that Prosecutor John Kelsey, intentionally withheld evidence in order to protect the "integrity of a lie" and employed the Michigan State Police, to help Bill Brown revise his story in order to make the evidence fit.
When Bill Brown told his story of what happened on the night of Rose's death, he claimed that the three of us stopped at a Meijer's store and I purchased a knife, garbage bags, lighter fluid and a hatchet.
I assert this stop at Meijer's never happened.
During an interview with Michigan State Police Detective Don Brooks and Ingham County Prosecutor Donald Martin, Bill Brown described the hatchet he said I bought. Bill Brown described the hatchet as having one edge, with a red head and a black rubber handle.
Calhoun County Prosecutor John Kelsey, told the jury that the stop at Meijer's and the purchase of those items proved that the killing of Rose Larner was First Degree Premeditated Murder beyond a reasonable doubt.
Prosecutor John Kelsey told the jury, "He had a plan for the evening and he was preparing to carry that out. And at that Meijer's store he purchased a hatchet." He then added, "Bill Brown solved the mystery."
Throughout my trial, Prosecutor John Kelsey would use the jury's confidence in his office to prop up the believability of Bill Brown's story. Prosecutor Kelsey continually professed his faith in Bill Brown, in order to trick the jury into believing his star witness was trustworthy. He was basically telling the jury, "I believe Bill Brown, you should too."
Prosecutor John Kelsey was knowingly deceiving the jury. Persuading them to believe a story, Prosecutor Kelsey knew didn't match the actual physical evidence. You see... Prosecutor John Kelsey had already attempted to verify Bill Brown's story. He had sent his investigators, not once but twice to Meijer's, in an attempt to gather the corroborating evidence he hoped for. However...
MEIJER'S DID NOT SELL A HATCHET MATCHING BILL BROWN'S DESCRIPTION.
Investigator Jerry Woods, who worked directly for the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office, contacted the Meijer's store attempting to verify Bill Brown's claim. A representative from the store sent Investigator Woods a fax stating the store did not sell a red headed hatchet.
Michigan State Police Detective Dale Peet, also contacted the Meijer's store, again, in an attempt to verify Bill Brown's story. A representative from the store told the detective that they DID NOT sell a hatchet matching Bill Brown's description.
During my trial, the jury wasn't allowed to see any of this evidence. I didn't even know about it until two years after I was convicted. Calhoun County Prosecutor John Kelsey never gave these police reports to me or my attorney. Prosecutor John Kelsey withheld evidence that more then likely would have swayed the jury to reach a different verdict. It is a clear violation of the prosecutor's requirement to disclose all exculpatory evidence per Brady v. Maryland.
Go back one more time and read what Prosecutor John Kelsey told the jury. Remember, he's speaking to the jury knowing that he hid evidence that proved Bill Brown's story didn't add up. You should have seen his actual performance in person. He sold it to the jury so well. It was truly an Oscar Award winning performance.
