Post Conviction Investigations

We have recently taken on a Post Conviction Investigation involving a man believed to have been wrongfully convicted of murder. During the course of our investigation we have discovered new evidence and new witnesses that we believe will support this premise.

The facts of the case are as follows:

On 8/15/89 at approximately 2 AM, Daryl Rush (AKA “Black”)was shot and killed in the Williamsburg Housing Development located in Brooklyn, NY.

On 8/19/89 Jonathan Fleming (AKA “Hook”) was arrested and charged with the murder. He was convicted after trial in July 1990 and sentenced to 25 to life.

For the past 23 years, Mr. Fleming has never admitted to killing the victim, he did not ‘have the victim killed’, and has tried to prove his innocence.

During the time of the homicide he was on a family vacation in Orlando, Florida with his girlfriend, mother, son and nephew. Evidence submitted at trial supporting Mr. Fleming’s alibi include several witnesses’ testimony, plane ticket receipts, hotel receipts, photographs and video of Mr. Fleming during the 5 day trip.

Despite this compelling evidence a jury convicted Mr. Fleming based upon the prosecution’s one witness who claimed she saw the shooting from 437’ away at 2am in the morning while high on crack. The witness wears glasses for distance, but did not have them on at the time of the shooting. This witness later recanted her testimony stating she was coerced and threatened by the investigating detectives. In addition, another witness who was not allowed to testify gave the names of possible suspects as well as a detailed description of the shooter to the police. These leads were never followed up.

Since taking on this case an article appeared in the NY Times about another detective in the same precinct where our client was arrested. He is being investigated for possible misconduct in 50 homicide investigations. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office will reopen those cases and give special scrutiny to those cases that appear weakest — because they rely on either a single eyewitness or confession, officials said. The staff will re-interview available witnesses, and study any new evidence. If they feel a conviction was unjust, prosecutors could seek for it to be dismissed.

http://nyti.ms/ZUxBsQ

The family of Jonathan Fleming hopes that he will finally get justice from the DA’s examination of these cases.

Management Resources Ltd of New York is a professional investigative firm Licensed in New York and New Jersey. This blog is for our clients and friends in an effort to keep them abreast of our recent cases, investigative tools and techniques and emerging trends in our profession. We also welcome inquiries from potential new clients that may be contemplating hiring a Private Investigator, but have some questions or concerns about doing so. The investigators of Management Resources Ltd. of New York are here to assist you. Please feel free to participate.

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Missing for 20 Years. Let’s not forget

We are just hours away from the 20^th anniversary of the disappearance of Vernon Jones. Please keep Vernon’s family in your prayers. Our investigation into his disappearance is continuing.

Please view this link to find out more about Vernon’s disappearance.

http://managementresourcesny.com/PrivateInvestigations/MissingPerson.aspx

If you have any information regarding Vernon’s whereabouts please contact us at 800-490-2267.

All information will be kept confidential.

Details:

Vernon Kent Jones (also known as Cameron Jones) had been visiting friends at an apartment on the Lower East Side of New York City. He left the friend’s residence to return home, but never did.

Last seen: January 1, 1993

Identifying Characteristics:    Surgical scars on both hips.

Disappeared from:     East 7^th Street and Avenue D in New York City.

Age: 23 years old at the time

Alias / Nickname: Cameron

Gender/Race: Caucasian/Male

Management Resources Ltd of New York is a professional investigative firm licensed in New York and New Jersey. This blog is for our clients and friends in an effort to keep them abreast of our recent cases, investigative tools and techniques and emerging trends in our profession. We also welcome inquiries from potential new clients that may be contemplating hiring a Private Investigator, but have some questions or concerns about doing so. The investigators of Management Resources Ltd. of New York are here to assist you. Please feel free to participate.

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Future Implications for Hearsay Cases

Illinois Legislation passed “Drew’s Law” in 2008, which states that hearsay evidence may be used if prosecutors believe the witness was murdered in order to prevent him or her from testifying.  Hearsay is any evidence given by a witness that is not directly from their own knowledge.   In the murder case of Kathleen Savio, Stacy Peterson is believed to have knowledge of Kathleen’s death.

Holdout juror Ron Supalo said that hearsay testimony from by Rev. Neil Schori and attorney Harry Smith ultimately led to his decision of guilty.  Reverend Schori’s testimony described a conversation between Schori and Stacy at a Starbucks two months before she went missing.  Stacy was curled up and crying while describing the night Savio died.  Stacy said that she couldn’t find Drew all night, and when he finally arrived home, she watched Drew place women’s clothing that he retrieved from a bag and his own clothing in to their washing machine.  He told Stacy that the police will want to talk to her.  The pastor testified that he counseled the couple in the past, and observed a Bolingbrook patrol car circle the Starbucks during his meeting with Stacy.  Rev. Schori declined an invitation from Drew Peterson for a ride in his light aircraft after Drew said that “I know you met with my wife.”

Hearsay evidence has been historically excluded because of a defense attorney’s inability to cross-examine a deceased witness.  What does this mean for future defendants and their attorneys?  Will hearsay rulings be further eroded?

As a former Chicago police officer and student of criminal justice, I have direct knowledge of criminal and civil convictions being upheld as well as overturned in higher court systems.  Peterson’s attorneys claim they will appeal to the Supreme Court.  Time will tell whether the state “Drew Peterson” law will hold up.

Written by: Kristen Anklin, Director of Analytical Services of Management Resources, Ltd, NY.

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Women at Greatest Risk of Homicide Just Before or After Leaving Their Spouse/Boyfriend

Kathleen Savio and Stacy Peterson have fallen victim to this sobering statistic.  Drew Peterson is convicted of killing his 3^rd wife Kathleen, and remains under suspicion following the disappearance of 4^th wife Stacy.  He made multiple threats of violence and intimidation to both women while they were alive.

Kathleen told her family many times that Peterson threatened to kill her.  Sister Sue Savio has stated that hospital reports clearly show doctors noting that Kathleen was hit by her husband.

A son of Peterson’s first wife, Carol Brown, saw Peterson drag Savio into the house by her hair.  Eric Peterson said that Savio was “screaming for help” as he was “pulling her down the stairs.”  Eric has been estranged from his father for almost twenty years.

Kathleen Savio’s original coroner’s report indicated death from accidental drowning.  After Stacy went missing, Kathleen’s body was exhumed at her family’s request.  Former New York City Chief Medical Examiner Michael Baden found that Kathleen died of drowning during a struggle as she was placed in the bathtub.  Will County States Attorney James Glasgow has publicly stated that her death was a “homicide staged to look like an accident.”

Stacy Peterson’s last recorded words were left on her father’s answering machine in October 17 at 12:37 pm, eleven days before she disappeared.  The message says, “Hey Dad, it’s me, Stacy.  I just wanted to call you and tell you I love you…”

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence and needs help getting out, we have resources immediately available to provide you practical help with your safety.

Written by: Kristen Anklin, Director of Analytical Services of Management Resources, Ltd, NY.

Management Resources Ltd of New York is a professional investigative firm licensed in New York and New Jersey. This blog is for our clients and friends in an effort to keep them abreast of our recent cases, investigative tools and techniques and emerging trends in our profession. We also welcome inquiries from potential new clients that may be contemplating hiring a Private Investigator, but have some questions or concerns about doing so. The investigators of Management Resources Ltd. of New York are here to assist you. Please feel free to participate.

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“We Finally Got that Murdering Bastard”

Murder victim Kathleen Savio’s brother made this public statement after hearing Drew Peterson’s guilty verdict of first degree murder.  Kathleen’s mother said that “12 people did the right thing” in convicting Peterson.

Drew Peterson sat stone-faced as the courtroom gasped.  Outside the courtroom, crowds yelled Loser! Loser! as defense attorneys stated their intention to appeal.

The jury was able to convict Peterson on hearsay evidence due to Illinois appellate court ruling that prosecutors could use eight statements made by both Kathleen before her death and by Stacy before her disappearance.   The jury voted three times, coming back with 7, then 8, then 11 in favor of a guilty verdict.  Juror Ron Supalo wanted to “sleep” on his decision, and ultimately could not find reasonable doubt over Peterson being at the crime scene.

Due to relentless investigating and fact-finding, a murderer has been convicted and now faces 20 to 60 years in prison.  The sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 26.

Who will now come forward to offer information relevant to Stacy Peterson’s death?  Stacy and Kathleen may have been at odds while living, but they are being heard in unison after their deaths.  To those who know in part what happened to Stacy, Drew no longer has control over you.  Come forward and give Stacy Peterson her justice.

Written by: Kristen Anklin, Director of Analytical Services of Management Resources, Ltd, NY.

 

 

Management Resources Ltd of New York is a professional investigative firm licensed in New York and New Jersey. This blog is for our clients and friends in an effort to keep them abreast of our recent cases, investigative tools and techniques and emerging trends in our profession. We also welcome inquiries from potential new clients that may be contemplating hiring a Private Investigator, but have some questions or concerns about doing so. The investigators of Management Resources Ltd. of New York are here to assist you. Please feel free to participate.

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Joe Helt – Missing Person

On January 16, 1987 Joseph David Helt, age 17, an Ellenville High School student, went missing without a trace. Joe was out late partying at the remnants of the old Mount Cathalia Lodge, just outside of Ellenville, NY. After spending some time at Mount Cathalia, Joe left with three friends. According to their accounts, the car they were in got stuck in a ditch and they were unable to get the car out.

They stated that Joe left to walk 5 miles back down the mountain to Ellenville, and shortly after the other three left to do the same. They all made it home safely, but Joe was never seen again. Nothing was ever found, no trace of Joe, no evidence that he had even been on the mountain. Joe simply disappeared without a trace.

Recently a witness came forward stating she had new information about what happened that night. She provided a statement to the police and also contacted CBS News to tell her story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TylBhQdvbes

Hopefully this new information will help Joe’s family members learn what really happened to him that night.

Management Resources Ltd of New York is a professional investigative firm licensed in New York and New Jersey. This blog is for our clients and friends in an effort to keep them abreast of our recent cases, investigative tools and techniques and emerging trends in our profession. We also welcome inquiries from potential new clients that may be contemplating hiring a Private Investigator, but have some questions or concerns about doing so. The investigators of Management Resources Ltd. of New York are here to assist you. Please feel free to participate.

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Private Investigators and Law Enforcement

I have been approached by two different clients to assist them in working on Cold Case Investigations involving members of their family.

The first case is a Missing Person Case where the victim went missing in New York in 1987. We have been working on this for about two years. From the first day we were involved with this investigation until today we have received resistance from the law enforcement agency that was assigned the case. We met with the Investigator assigned and introduced ourselves and told him that the family had hired us to look into the matter. He immediately informed us that this was an active police investigation, although nothing had been done with it for twenty five years, and that we could not interview the three individuals who saw the victim last. We stated that we did not intend to interfere with the investigation in any way. As a former member of law enforcement I told the Investigator that any information we may obtain we would immediately turn over to him and not do anything to jeopardize his case. We conducted interviews of several people, but their statements did not contain any useful information. Their names and addresses and what they told us were all turned over to the assigned Investigator. Recently we were contacted by a witness that did have very important relevant information. After speaking to that witness we immediately contacted the assigned Investigator and informed him of what the witness told us. He stated that he would contact the witness and obtain an official statement and that we should not have any further contact with that witness.

The second case was in New Jersey and was a homicide from 1985. The son of the victim is an an Iraqi war veteran. He contacted us and asked us to help find his mother’s killer. We contacted the Detective who was assigned the case and explained who we were and that the family had hired us to look into the matter. The Detective was very receptive and told us that his department did not have a Cold Case Unit and that he was working the case whenever he had time. Unfortunately because of his case load that was not very often. He informed us that he had some leads in the case that he did not have a chance to run down and maybe we could help him with that. I explained we would be glad to assist him. He told us he would speak to his boss and get back to us. Unfortunately when he called back he told us his boss, the local Prosecutor, would not allow him to share any information with us and did not want us investigating the case. The Prosecutor stated, “We don’t cooperate with Private Investigators”. Needless to say the Detective, the victim’s son and I were very disappointed.

As a 20 year veteran of law enforcement and having worked another 18 years as a Private Investigator I don’t understand the reluctance on the part of law enforcement to let us assist them. In this economy with municipal budget cuts, lack of manpower and rising case loads you would think they would welcome the help. As PI’s we have the resources to spend on these cold cases. We obliviously cannot arrest the perpetrators of these crimes, but that is not what we are trying to do. We simply want to bring justice and closure to the family members. When I was on the job that was our goal as well. I guess times have changed.

Management Resources Ltd of New York is a professional investigative firm licensed in New York and New Jersey. This blog is for our clients and friends in an effort to keep them abreast of our recent cases, investigative tools and techniques and emerging trends in our profession. We also welcome inquiries from potential new clients that may be contemplating hiring a Private Investigator, but have some questions or concerns about doing so. The investigators of Management Resources Ltd. of New York are here to assist you. Please feel free to participate.

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