Hearing that you are airing an update about Ryan's situation has me quite anxious and trying to figure out what your motivation/intentions are. The first program you did regarding Ryan was fair and pointed out alot of what was wrong with his case. And then the second program was a total flip and very damaging to him. I have to ask WHY? Was it all about your ratings with no regard to Ryan and his life? It sure looked that way.
I'm a 64 yr. old woman with two sons of my own who lives in Warren Co. and wish I didn't after this case. I've worked full time as an R.N. for 41 yrs...25 of those years in Level One Trauma Center Emergency Rooms; trained as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE); obtained my Certification in Emergency Nursing; and completed step III out of IV of the Clinical Ladder. I left emergency nursing approx. ten years ago to work at an inpatient Hospice unit. But I think my experience in the E.R. speaks for itself. I mention the E.R. experience because anyone with any kind of medical training knows that the autopsy pictures shown of Sarah is exactly what someone looks like after an hour of CPR by an over zealous, inexperienced squad. Not murder!
Because I live close to where Ryan and Sarah lived I became interested in this case and casually followed it in the beginning. And then much more seriously as details emerged. I attended every day of trials two and three to see what if anything was so damning to Ryan and proved without a doubt that he harmed Sarah. As you well know there is NOTHING proving he is guilty of anything other than being a good hearted human being who used to trust those in authority. Look where that got him..... You and others seem to want to depict Ryan as a womanizer and using the support website as a dating service. Why don't you emphasize the fact that people of all ages and genders contacted him to show support. I can't tell you the broad spectrum of people I saw approach him in the lobby of the courthouse during the trials and identify themselves as so and so from the website and came to show him in person that they still supported him. Too bad you chose not to notice that when you were in the lobby talking with his defense team.
Sure smells like Hometown Fix'ins going on in Hamilton Township led by Rachel Hutzel and Jeff Braley. The same Rachel Hutzel that preaches about underage drinking YET her nephew and son were pulled over for DUI!!!?!??!?!?!?! AND on top of that, Rachel Hutzel WENT TO THE SCENE TO ASK THE OFFICER TO GO EASY ON THEM...... You be the judge of her character, morals and integrity.
A Prosecutor is supposed to follow the law to a T. We elect Prosecutors that we can trust will ALWAYS do the right thing, not pass judgment and always errors on the side of caution, the law and what is right. Rachel Hutzel has lost her way and is completely off of the beaten path.
4 times as many Warren County employees/officials show Support for Ryan Widmer than to the Prosecutors actions. Rachel Hutzel called a press conference to leak a video the prosecution made of what "could have" happened that night which was NOT admissible or allowed in court. Hutzel and Lt. Braley also made the claim that Ryan was a frequent visitor and member of Swinger type website - LIE, flat out misleading the public. There was NO evidence other than some pop-up ads on the home computer that any IT professional can tell you that there is no control over getting those type of websites, you can get them from visiting a number of type of websites. Why release this in a Press Conference, no Prosecutor with any integrity would handle it this way.
Prosecutors are supposed to be supported and well respected in their community. This is NOT the case with Rachel Hutazel and has been a growing trend of more and more people turning to the majority that question her actions, doubts her word, does not respect her actions and feels she abuses her power for political gain powered by a personal agenda.
After her actions with how she handled the Ryan Widmer case, the Mason 3 (school prank), Kings HS food fight - She won't be able to even get elected as the County Dog Catcher because of her reputation.
Lt. Jeff Braley claims to be a straight line Christian that lives his life by the bible, even has his picture taken in church with his gun holster on to send a good message. Do his actions back up all he claims? Would a true Christian act the way he does, says the things he has, treated an innocent man the way he did? No. Actions speak louder than words. If you educate yourself about this entire trial and everything that happened, You will be part of the 70+% that stand behind and support Ryan Widmer.
Training Day is a movie about crooked cops that take advantage of the public by abusing their power. This is Lt. Jeff Braley's FAVORITE MOVIE according to his Facebook profile. The same profile he brags about having a new Marijuana Hat from a warrant.
Jeff Braley LIED on his job application with Hamilton Township - proven by the State of Ohio.
Jeff Braley is in the middle of a Federal Lawsuit for breaking the law and to illegally enter a house without a search warrant.
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
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The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
Update: Rachel Hutzel announced in a press conference that she will not attempt to appeal retrial decision to Ohio Supreme Court. Instead of just releasing this information to the press via phone/email, Rachel needed to get infront of the cameras to get this message out.
Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel to hold a 2pm press conference to announce next steps with Ryan Widmer.
Will she appeal her case to the Ohio Supreme Court?
Will she announce that she's going to actually try this 2nd case against Ryan herself?
There are only 3 real options to describe the false statement David Fornshell made today in an article in the Middletown Journal:
He really didn't follow any of the trials making him clueless.
He's asleep at the wheel of the Prosecutors Office.
He told a lie.
Here is David Fornshell's response to Denise Callahan of the Middletown Journal of the motion filed today, "Prosecutor David Fornshell said he finds it a little “ironic” that Berry would raise ineffective assistance of counsel arguments, since she has been an attorney of record on the case during at least the last two trials."
ARE YOU SERIOUS? Where in the world have you been? Have you even followed this trial? Anyone that has would know that Michele Berry-Godsey was ONLY involved in getting the conviction overturned after the first trial, and had nothing to do with the second and third trials. I mean call me captain obvious but all you had to do was pay a little attention to know this. As a matter of fact, papers were filed to remove her name from the docket so that it would only reflect the names of trial counsel.
It appears David Fornshell is merely a Rachel Hutzel puppet. Maybe this is why he couldn't beat her to be the prosecutor and had to wait for her to move on to get an appointment from a buddy.
Here is another concerning comment made by the un-elected Warren County Prosecutor as written in the article by Denise Callahan of the Middletown Journal -
He also said the bathtub issue is new and equally puzzling to him. “It’s interesting that on one hand there’s this argument that there was not sufficient evidence to support a murder charge,” he said. “But on the other hand they’re saying this bathtub was so damning if you will, or prejudicial in terms of it proving Widmer murdered his wife, that allowing it in and not suppressing it early on was actually ineffective assistance of counsel.”
Shouldn't the Prosecutor put our Constitutional Rights 1st???????? How about our Civil Liberties???????? Guess it's only about winning at the Warren County Prosecutor's office and not about protecting 'We The People'.
David Fornshell is either lying in hopes of confusing the facts of this case or he's incompetently asleep at the wheel - you make the decision, I'm just pointing out the facts.
Here's a screenshot of the article, incase Fornshell claims he was misquoted like Russel Uptegrove claimed.
When Ryan Widmer's case heads for a retrial in Warren County, jurors will be allowed to see inside the Hamilton Township home where his wife of four months, Sarah, drowned in their bathtub in August 2008.
Judge Neal Bronson granted defense lawyers' request that jurors be permitted to view the scene -- not just the bathtub, which authorities hauled into court during his last trial, says Matt Nolan, spokesman for the Warren County Prosecutor's Office.
Bronson voided Widmer's murder conviction because of jury misconduct and ordered a new trial, which is now set for May 10 in Common Pleas Court.
The Widmers' home on Crested Owl Court went into foreclosure and was sold at sheriff's auction back to the bank that held the mortgage earlier this year.
The exchange of ownership could complicate the situation, Nolan said.
Widmer, 29, was freed Sept. 4 on $400,000 bond after Bronson ruled jurors violated his right to a fair trial when some of them performed home experiments on how long it takes a body to air-dry after bathing or showering, then discussed the results during deliberations.
The wet-dry issue was key. Police and paramedics who were first to respond testified they were suspicious of Widmer's account of events when they discovered that his 24-year-old wife's skin seemed to be dry or "not overly moist" while her hair was wet or damp.
Widmer has been under orders to have no contact with the family of his deceased wife, and to adhere to a curfew from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. while living with his mother in Mason.
This is a GREAT question to raise as there was testimony from the Prosecution side that stated they all got together to make sure they were all on the same page... INTERESTING that a LOT of testimony wasn't on par with documented reports by Police/Rescue workers.
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
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The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
Was Ryan Widmer’s murder conviction “a manifest miscarriage of justice?”
In an appeal filed Monday lawyers for Widmer allege that a jury lost its way and that authorities made crucial mistakes, including improperly seizing the bathtub in which his wife, Sarah, 24, had drowned in 2008.
Widmer, 30, of Mason, is serving 15 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of murder in February.
Since then, Widmer has given two public interviews protesting his innocence and saying he wanted to testify but he did not take the witness stand during any of his three trials based on his lawyers’ advice.
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
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The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
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Ryan Widmer is trying for a fourth trial – and his lawyer has filed court documents accusing officials of perjury and a cover-up.
Widmer’s lawyer, Michele Berry, filed a motion today asking a Warren County judge to set aside Widmer’s February murder conviction in the 2008 bathtub drowning of his wife, Sarah.
Berry also wants the judge to grant a hearing based on “newly discovered evidence of false statements, lack of competence and training and outright fraud by the lead detective in this case, former Lieutenant Detective Jeff Braley.”
Further, Berry says Widmer’s former lawyers also made a greivous mistake when they failed to get Sarah Widmer’s DNA tested for Long QT Syndrome, a genetic condition that could have contributed to her drowning.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
The Cincinnati Museum Center, the Rosenthal Institute for Justice/Ohio Innocence Project, and the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati will host Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton to speak about their book, Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption.
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115!
The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
Mark Godsey - Director of Ohio Innocence Project, Ryan Widmer & Michele Berry
"We are very pleased and relieved to have Ryan home. Now we're just getting ready to defend the charges. We are so thankful and blessed to have so many supporting Ryan. Thank you all very much"
The lead detective in the Ryan Widmer murder case, Lt. Jeff Braley, who came under scrutiny because of alleged resume fraud, has resigned from his position with the Hamilton Township police department, Warren Ritchie, township law director, said in a news release.
Braley’s resignation, submitted Friday, takes effect Sept. 1. He cited personal reasons for his resignation.
“The Township has accepted his resignation and has placed Lt. Braley on an unpaid leave of absence until the effective date,” Ritchie said. “Although technically a member of the Township’s Police Department until the effective date, Lt. Braley has surrendered his badge and no longer has police authority under the auspices of the Township’s Police Department.”
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
A few minutes ago Judge Neal Bronson lowered the bond for Ryan Widmer back down to 400K which is being posted! Providing everything goes the way it is suppose to, Ryan should be released TODAY. Ryan and the family's goal was to have him out on bond before the Labor Day holiday. Thanks to all of our spectacular Supporter's, this is possible. THANK YOU!
Lisa Elliot from the Hamilton Township Police Department, one of the prosecutors’ witnesses. Rittgers then asks Elliot if she ever witnessed Ryan crying or choking back tears while she was at the residence. "No he wasn't upset," Elliot says.
Defense attorney Robert Dziech begins to question Max Roy Smith. Smith was the driver who took Sarah Widmer to Bethesda Arrow Springs Hospital where was pronounced dead.
“I asked him if he had a cell phone and family to contact. He was upset and crying the entire time,” Smith says “He thinks that she fell asleep in the bathtub again and drowned. He was upset the entire time,” Smith says.
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115!
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
LEBANON -- The jury selection phase of the Ryan Widmer retrial got off to a strange start Wednesday.
News 5's Karin Johnson said that of about 100 potential jurors summoned, only about two dozen showed up. Of those, all but two were excused, Johnson said.
At one point, Johnson said, Judge Neal Bronson called 11 potential jurors to the courtroom and said he was sending them home because of an unspecified incident that occurred shortly before.
An appeals court’s decision means a new trial for Ryan Widmer, legal experts say, unless prosecutors somehow persuade the Ohio Supreme Court to take the case.
On Thursday, the Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals denied prosecutors’ attempt to have the retrial order of a Warren County judge overturned in the controversial, closely watched case.
Newlywed Widmer, 28, was convicted in April of murder in the bathtub drowning of his wife, Sarah, 24, in Warren’s Hamilton Township. She died Aug. 11, 2008.
But in July, Judge Neal Bronson set aside Widmer’s conviction, citing jury misconduct.
Prosecutors declined immediate comment about the appeals court’s decision. They were unsure whether they would attempt an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
One of Widmer’s lawyers, Pierre Bergeron, noted the appeals court didn’t reveal its rationale for the decision, so he cannot say what factors resonated with the court. “We made all of our points about why the appeal should not go forward…and we’re happy that the court of appeals agreed with our position,” he said.
In light of the decision, Widmer’s lawyers are seeking a reduction in their client’s $1 million bond as he awaits his retrial, which has not been set. A bond hearing is set for today.
Meanwhile, prosecutors’ chances of success at the state Supreme Court are probably worse than they were at the appeals court level, says attorney Mike Allen, a former Hamilton County prosecutor and trial judge.
“It was an uphill battle, I think, for the prosecutor’s office from the beginning with the court of appeals….but I think she had to try,” he said, referring to Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel. “I think it would be an even more uphill battle with the Ohio Supreme Court.”
Absent some “glaring constitutional error,” higher-level courts tend to defer to the judgments of lower-court judges, Allen said.
He thinks the appeals court made the right call because there was clear evidence that jurors violated Widmer’s right to confronting witnesses.
Several jurors, in effect, became witnesses when they conducted home experiments on how long it takes a person to air-dry after bathing, then discussed their findings during deliberations. At least one juror said the discussion helped sway her vote to convict Widmer.
“When those jurors conducted those experiments that clearly, clearly Judge Bronson told them not to do, they denied Mr. Widmer his right of confrontation…I think he deserves a new trial. I think Judge Bronson is right, the appeals court is right – and a new trial is appropriate and in order, no matter how much it costs.”
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
Adobe Flash Player not installed or older than 9.0.115!
The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
Ryan Widmer will get a new trial, according to a court order issued by Judge Neal Bronson this morning.
"The court has determined that there were external matters discussed in deliberations...These matters constitute a violation of a Sixth Amendment right and due process," states the ruling from Common Pleas Judge Neal Bronson.
A "Dateline NBC" episode, scheduled to air Friday, confirms what has long been rumored: Ryan Widmer became a father while awaiting his third trial on a murder charge.
In a video clip promoting the show, Dateline shows images of Widmer, his baby and the child's mother, who tells Dateline: "There's no way that he could have done this - ever."
Names of the baby and the woman are not disclosed in the promotion, but the clip says the baby was born "in the summer after trial No. 2," which means the child would now be less than a year old.
The show WILL AIR THIS Friday, May 6th 9pm-11pm EST.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
Now that a Warren County judge has ruled juror misconduct tainted Ryan Widmer's trial in the bathtub drowning of his wife, the controversial case heads into somewhat unchartered legal territory.
Sarah Widmer, 24, died Aug. 11 in the couple's Hamilton Township home. Now, Ryan Widmer's murder conviction, handed down April 2, is void. He is presumed innocent again while he faces a new trial.
Widmer, 28, had been serving a sentence of 15 years to life in state prison. He was transferred back to the Warren County jail Friday.
He could be freed on bond while awaiting retrial, but only if supporters raise enough to post $1 million in cash, $2 million in equity in Warren County propert, or make some other arrangement with a bondsman -- likely a non-refundable $100,000 cash fee plus property leins as collateral.
Within the next few days, prosecutors intend to appeal Judge Neal Bronson's ruling granting the new trial. It's unclear whether the Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals, Middletown, will accept the case.
As the legal battle continues, here are some of the key issues in the case:
What if the appeals court reverses Bronson's decision?
The original murder conviction and sentence would be reinstated. Widmer would be returned to state prison, unless his lawyers persuade a court to put that action on hold pending appeal. Defense lawyer Mark Godsey said lawyers would appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court, and if Widmer did not succeed there, they would take the case to the federal court system.
If the appeals court supports Bronson's ruling, when would a new trial be held?
It's unclear.
While prosecutors say they must hold a retrial in a "reasonable time," Widmer's trial lawyer, Charlie Rittgers, thinks the state's speedy trial rules apply.
Generally, if the defendant is locked up, the time limit is 90 days. If he is free on bond, the time limit is 270 days.
Certain procedures can freeze the time and extend the deadline.
Would the retrial be held locally or be moved to another community?
In highly publicized cases, lawyers sometimes seek a "change of venue," moving the trial to another community to ensure a fair and impartial jury. Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel has said she knows of no trial being removed from the county during her 16 years as an assistant prosecutor and lead prosecutor there.
Thaddeus Hoffmeister of Wyoming, who teaches law at the University of Dayton and is following the case, thinks there is a "fair" chance that a judge would grant a venue change.
Lawyers aren't saying whether they will seek one.
What are Widmer's chances of being found not guilty in a retrial?
Local legal experts say they don't know of anyone who tracks such data.
But Hoffmeister noted: "Acquittals are always difficult. However, the odds are more favorable during a retrial. Also, there is always the possibility of a hung jury."
What other key issues remain undecided?
Many details remain unresolved, including which prosecutors will handle the retrial, whether Widmer's lawyers will seek a trial by judge rather than a trial by jury, what new evidence might both sides present, and whether Widmer will testify in his own defense.
Sure smells like Hometown Fix'ins going on in Hamilton Township led by Rachel Hutzel and Jeff Braley. The same Rachel Hutzel that preaches about underage drinking YET her nephew and son were pulled over for DUI!!!?!??!?!?!?! AND on top of that, Rachel Hutzel WENT TO THE SCENE TO ASK THE OFFICER TO GO EASY ON THEM...... You be the judge of her character, morals and integrity.
A Prosecutor is supposed to follow the law to a T. We elect Prosecutors that we can trust will ALWAYS do the right thing, not pass judgment and always errors on the side of caution, the law and what is right. Rachel Hutzel has lost her way and is completely off of the beaten path.
4 times as many Warren County employees/officials show Support for Ryan Widmer than to the Prosecutors actions. Rachel Hutzel called a press conference to leak a video the prosecution made of what "could have" happened that night which was NOT admissible or allowed in court. Hutzel and Lt. Braley also made the claim that Ryan was a frequent visitor and member of Swinger type website - LIE, flat out misleading the public. There was NO evidence other than some pop-up ads on the home computer that any IT professional can tell you that there is no control over getting those type of websites, you can get them from visiting a number of type of websites. Why release this in a Press Conference, no Prosecutor with any integrity would handle it this way.
Prosecutors are supposed to be supported and well respected in their community. This is NOT the case with Rachel Hutazel and has been a growing trend of more and more people turning to the majority that question her actions, doubts her word, does not respect her actions and feels she abuses her power for political gain powered by a personal agenda.
After her actions with how she handled the Ryan Widmer case, the Mason 3 (school prank), Kings HS food fight - She won't be able to even get elected as the County Dog Catcher because of her reputation.
Lt. Jeff Braley claims to be a straight line Christian that lives his life by the bible, even has his picture taken in church with his gun holster on to send a good message. Do his actions back up all he claims? Would a true Christian act the way he does, says the things he has, treated an innocent man the way he did? No. Actions speak louder than words. If you educate yourself about this entire trial and everything that happened, You will be part of the 70+% that stand behind and support Ryan Widmer.
Training Day is a movie about crooked cops that take advantage of the public by abusing their power. This is Lt. Jeff Braley's FAVORITE MOVIE according to his Facebook profile. The same profile he brags about having a new Marijuana Hat from a warrant.
Jeff Braley LIED on his job application with Hamilton Township - proven by the State of Ohio.
Jeff Braley is in the middle of a Federal Lawsuit for breaking the law and to illegally enter a house without a search warrant.
Police and Prosecution have never talked to Ryan Widmer other than a few very brief statements from that night.
Ryan Widmer was charged before any sort of investigation had taken place.
The 911 Dispatcher asked Ryan on the call if he is her Mother.
The 911 Dispatcher gave Ryan no help whatsoever to help him save Sarah Widmer's life.
The 911 Dispatcher says on the stand that Ryan sounded calm, yet during the call he tells Ryan to "Calm Down" multiple times.
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The EMT's stated and noted Sarah Widmer's Body was hot to the touch.
A first responder states Sarah Widmer's body was not "overly moist."
All responders state and noted Sarah Widmer's hair was "wet" not "damp."
The only carpet samples taken from the house that night were bagged and when opened to be tested showed that they were WET, despite all the claims that the carpet was dry.
The one EMT prosecution did not call as a witness is the only one out of all of the responders who noted Ryan's demeanor from that night and notes Ryan Widmer was very upset and crying.
EMT/First responders note no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer, Hospital staff notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer and Coroner's investigator notes no injury or trauma to Sarah Widmer.
All police and first responders note Ryan Widmer was in his boxers and had no scratches, bruises, blood, or marks on his body whatsoever.
Sarah Widmer had French Manicured fingernails and toenails which were fully intact, not one was broken.
Ryan Widmer's DNA was not found under Sarah Widmer's fingernails.
Sarah Widmer had no hair missing.
All Police/Investigators even say nothing in the house was out of sorts nor was there any sign of a struggle.
There was nothing broken nor was there any sign of a struggle in the bathroom/master bedroom.
There was no Motive.
Everyone who knew Sarah and Ryan Widmer testified and stated that there were no marital problems at all.
Everyone who was ever around Sarah and RyanWidmer testified and stated that they were always happy together and showed every sign that they were deeply in love with one another.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer had absolutely no anger issues nor does he have a temper.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Ryan Widmer has never had any issues of violence.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer often fell asleep often and in unusual places.
Family, Friends, and Co-workers testified that Sarah Widmer frequently complained of not feeling well and suffered from headaches.
Sarah Widmer stated to multiple people that she was not feeling well that day.
Dr. Werner Spitz (World Renowned Pathologist, has performed over 60,000 autopsies), Dr. David Balko (Neuropathologist, Deputy Coroner Hamilton County), and Dr. David Smile (ER Physician, focuses on advanced cardiac arrest) all testified for the defense and state this was definitely not a homicide but an unexplainable death.
About 300,000 seemingly healthy young adults (20 - 30 years old) per year suffer from "sudden death syndrome," and 2 - 3 people per state, per month die suddenly and without explanation - Dr. David Smile states during testimony.
All the Prosecution witnesses (Doctors) admitted on the stand that it is possible that Sarah suffered from an undiagnosed medical event.
LEBANON - Judge Neal Bronson has set a hearing to handle motions on whether Ryan Widmer should get a new trial or be acquitted.
The hearing is set for March 23 in Warren County Common Pleas Court.
After two mistrials, a third jury convicted Widmer, 30, of Mason, of murder in the 2008 drowning of his wife, Sarah, 24, in Hamilton Township.
Since the Feb. 15 verdict, Widmer's lawyers have filed paperwork alleging that the judge may have been misled into keeping a biased juror on the panel that convicted Widmer. They also allege jurors shifted the burden of proof to the defense, and that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction. They also claim "reasonable minds" would not have reached the same conculsion that jurors reached.
Prosecutors haven't filed a formal reply yet; they have until March 18 to do so.
But, in general, the new Warren County prosecutor, David Fornshell, who took office after the Widmer conviction, has stated that he thinks the defense claims are unsupported, and that there was sufficient evidence to prove Widmer's guilt.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
Important legal concepts seem to have been lost on some Warren County jurors who convicted Ryan Widmer of murder, experts say, based on interviews reported in local news media since Tuesday’s verdict.
But Widmer’s lawyers have no recourse unless they can legally substantiate that jurors disobeyed orders, experts say.
Even so, the topic is worthy of public debate, “because we’re seeing an increasing trend of jurors disregarding judges’ simple instructions,” says attorney Mike Allen, a former Hamilton County prosecutor and municipal court judge.
Judge Neal Bronson clearly explained to the jury during Widmer’s 17-day trial:
The defendant doesn’t have to prove he’s innocent; he’s presumed innocent and the prosecution must prove his guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
The defendant’s decision not to testify cannot be considered for any purpose.
“Murder” is an intentional killing while “involuntary manslaughter” would be an assault that unintentionally caused a death.
Yet one juror, quoted by WKRC-TV, Channel 12, said, “It’s just the evidence, to us, did not prove innocence.”
Another juror, quoted in the Western Star, a Warren County newspaper, said: “The fact that we couldn’t hear Ryan’s side of the story was bad,” indicating he should have testified.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel said Wednesday she will not ask for a further hearing in the Ryan Widmer murder case.
She said she will not seek the hearing "out of respect" for the jurors.
On Tuesday, the judge in the case issued a decision that Widmer's lawyers say likely means a new trial in the bathtub drowning of Widmer's wife Sarah, 24, in August 2008.
The judge also ruled that either side could request a new hearing on the evidence, which could have meant jurors would be questioned.
Hutzel said she will allow the judge to make his final decision based on paperwork her office has already filed.
It's been brought to our attention from several sources inside and familiar with the Department that the overall consensus is that Ryan Widmer is INNOCENT. Unfortunately due to nature of this information and that jobs could be in jeopardy they are not allowed to officially comment. However people talk, people have opinions and some people know what is going on isn't right. These same people are against the actions of Jeff Braley who has a track history of breaking the law, abusing his job powers and being dishonest.
Apparently the only people pushing for this trial is the Prosecutor's Office, Jeff Braley, Russel Uptegrove (from pressure of Braley) and a few others scared to admit it. This is just another example of the corruption in Warren County by the people that are in place to protect us, how scary is that.
Why does this matter? Because these are the people that know the most about this case - more than you, more than me, more than anyone. If they feel he's innocent, there's a reason for it.
Cincinnati.com/Enquirer - Prosecutors have asked for -- and been granted -- the right to reply to defense lawyers' latest claims about juror misconduct in the Ryan Widmer case.
Judge Neal Bronson filed an order today giving Warren County prosecutors a July 6 deadline for responding to defense documents filed Monday.
It's unclear whether he will allow defense lawyers to re-respond to that filing.
So far, lawyers have made seven separate filings in Widmer's bid for a new trial since the jury convicted him of murder on April 2 in the Aug. 11 bathtub-drowning of his wife, Sarah, 24.
Defense lawyers had asked the judge to accept Monday's documents as the final filing in Widmer's bid for a new trial -- a request the judge denied.
His lawyers claim Widmer, 28, was unfairly convicted after jurors conducted home experiments to see how long it takes skin to air-dry after bathing.
LEBANON - Bathtub-drowning victim Sarah Widmer – described as generally healthy – had a previously undisclosed heart condition, court records filed Thursday afternoon show.
Sarah Widmer, 24, had been diagnosed with a heart murmur when she was a child, according to a record Sarah Widmer filled out, the record shows.
The document is included in defense lawyers’ motion to have Sarah Widmer’s husband, Ryan, acquitted of murder.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
WLWT.com - Defense attorneys for Ryan Widmer filed what they hoped would be their final motion Monday in their effort to get Widmer a new trial.
Widmer was convicted in April of killing his wife, Sarah, at the couple's home in August 2008.
The defense motion was expected to be the final response in a series of motions before a judge decides whether to grant Widmer a new trial. The judge had previously ruled out overturning his conviction.
The defense arguments focused on "experiments" done by jurors during deliberations, which prosecutors have characterized as "everyday life experiences."
The revelation this week that bathtub-drowning victim Sarah Widmer had a heart condition has further muddied the case against Sarah Widmer's husband, Ryan, says a juror who deliberated in his murder retrial.
And Mike Allen, now a defense lawyer and former Hamilton County prosecutor, says the newly disclosed medical condition is "problematic" for the prosecution as Warren County Common Pleas Judge Neal Bronson considers whether to acquit Ryan Widmer
The heart-condition information was filed Thursday in defense lawyers' motion to acquit.
"It's just another chink in the armor of the state's case. But having said that, the jury in both trials, and especially in the second trial, didn't really seem too impressed with all of the issues that the defense raised," Allen said. "Still, it certainly does throw a monkey wrench in the prosecution's case."
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
Cincinnati.com/Enquirer - Ryan Widmer's lawyers now say two jurors claim they decided to convict Widmer of murder partly because of other jurors’ alleged home experiments on how long it takes a body to air-dry after showering.
In documents filed this morning, Widmer's lawyers continue to seek a new trial for Widmer, 28, who was convicted of murder in the Aug. 11 drowning of his wife, Sarah, 24, in their Hamilton Township bathtub.
HAMILTON TWP. - A committee will investigate the authenticity of employment documents relating to the lead detective in the Ryan Widmer murder case.
Township trustees Becky Ehling and Kurt Weber voted Wednesday night to form a committee to scrutinize two documents: the job application of Detective Lt. Jeff Braley and a letter listing some of his training and coursework, Ehling said.
Fellow trustee Eugene Duvelius was absent from Wednesday's meeting, Ehling said, but Duvelius will be consulted about the probe. Duvelius was police chief at the time Braley was hired.
Ehling emphasized that Braley himself is not being investigated, just the two documents, adding, "Mr. Braley has done a lot for the township."
Braley, in a statement included with his personnel file, says he never made representations about attending two universities as is claimed on the handwritten application, and also did not make other claims about his education and employment history that are contained in the disputed records. The two universities cited have since stated, in writing, that Braley was never a student. A claim that he was a postal inspector was also rebutted.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
A Warren County judge will give Ryan Widmer’s lawyers until Monday to respond to prosecutors’ arguments that jurors committed no misconduct during the trial that ended with Widmer’s conviction on a murder charge in the drowning his wife in their Hamilton Township bathtub.
The lead detective in the Ryan Widmer murder case has some explaining to do - and his employer also must decide what to do about misrepresentations of the detective's work and education history in official township records.
Details of the inaccuracies were made public Tuesday after a judge unsealed records pertaining to Detective Lt. Jeff Braley of Hamilton Township, who alleges the misrepresentations were forged.
Warren County Common Pleas Judge Neal Bronson had sealed the records and excluded them from Widmer's recent retrial on a murder charge in the 2008 bathtub drowning of his wife.
Bronson is now considering whether to acquit Widmer after two mistrials, after the retrial ended with a deadlocked jury last month.
In court records, Widmer's lawyers say: "Braley's lack of credentials and credibility are key to Mr. Widmer's defense...a successful attack on Braley's credibility alone may be sufficient for a verdict of not guilty."
But defense lawyers were not permitted to delve into Braley's background when Braley testified at trial, except for questions about his alleged minimal experience and training in death investigations.
Story by Janice Morse of the Cincinnati Enquirer - read the entire story on Cincinnati.com [click here]
Thanks so much for a very successful, fun event at Brylan's Saturday night. A great time was had by all! Special thanks to Scott, Paul and Roger for all of their hard work pulling the event together. Also a big thanks to all of the volunteers and for Matt (at Brylan's) for the use of the facilities. And, the amazing people who came to lend their support! Ryan and our family are overwhelmed with all of your support and generosity.
Update: Rachel Hutzel announced in a press conference that she will not attempt to appeal retrial decision to Ohio Supreme Court. Instead of just releasing this information to the press via phone/email, Rachel needed to get infront of the cameras to get this message out.
