Hello. My name is Rod Rollness. First and foremost: I AM INNOCENT!!!... I was wrongfully accused and wrongfully convicted on paid lying perjured testimony from professional jailhouse informants and prosecutorial misconduct. There was not one shred of evidence against me, however, there was lots of DNA, hair, blood, fibers, and metal shavings on the deceased man's body as well as several cigarette butts next to the man's body, all had DNA on them. All of the DNA pointed to other suspects that were never investigated.
The Government was allowed to keep the fact that I was completely excluded as a suspect and excluded from all DNA from the jury.
I had absolutely nothing to do with these alleged crimes, nor did I know anything about them.
I'm from Washington State, my wife and our 5 children owned and lived on five and a half acres, 8 miles outside of a little town called Snohomish. I worked as a logger in the woods and in saw mills for over 30 years, My wife has been a CNA and in administration for the 32 years that we've been married.
I rode a motorcycle and had a beard and long hair. There were two rogue local detectives that didn't like me, they had it in for me and harassed me for over 20 years before they finally framed me for these alledged crimes. I filed numerous complaints with the ACLU and the Internal Affairs, which fell on deaf ears.
I was in a bike club for about 2 years off and on from 2000 to 2002 when I quit. I say off and on because the club was over 350 miles away from my home, so I never spent a lot of time over there.
Before I quit in 2002, in July of 2001 there was a biker BBQ over 50 miles away from my home, a member came by and talked me into going to it with him. There were over 300 people there, mostly biker types. It was pretty quiet for having that many people in attendance.
When I arrived at the BBQ it was around 11:30 pm, there was already a sheriff there, about 2 hours later another sheriff showed up, that is when I left, I only knew about 8 people there.
The following morning I rode my bike to Branson, Missouri for the clubs USA run, this was my last run with the club before I quit.
After 2 months of being back home from Branson, I ran into a guy I knew at a gas station, he told me that a detective wanted to talk with people that were at the BBQ back in July, he gave me the detective's business card. I called the detective and told him who I was and that I was told to call him, he asked if I could come into town and speak with him, I agreed.
I went into town to his office to speak with him, he asked if I was at the BBQ back in July, I told him that I was, he asked if I had seen any fights or was in any myself, I answered no to both questions. I told him that had been no fights and that I had definitely not been in any. I told him that it was a pretty quiet BBQ for as many people that were there. Then the detective put an enlarged photo of a big man with a long gray beard and hair and asked if I had seen him at the BBQ or if I knew the man. I told him that I didn't know the man from Adam, and that I did not see him at the BBQ, but that didn't mean that he was not there, because there were lots of people there that I didn't know.
He asked me again if I was sure that I hadn't been in any fights, I told him that if he was insinuating that I was in a fight with the man in the photo or anyone else, that I would wait and he could call the man in and we could get it straightened out immediately. The detective told me that he was a little more than beat up and that he would not call him into his office. I told him that whatever happened was none of my business and that I would take a polygraph, he said that wasn't necessary. He gave me some business cards and asked if I would hand them out to the people I knew at the BBQ and to have them call him, I agreed and left, that was in 2001.
I never heard anymore from them until 2004. They charged me with some trumped up charges that one of their paid informants fabricated, this guy was an ex-hang around with the club for 3 months., until he was ran off for abusing drugs and was a fall down drunk. His name was Mike Kordash, a paid informant, who was ran off in 2000. In 2004 Kordash went to a party and tried to rape a woman and beat her up and threw her through a window, the people at the party called the police. The lead detective in my case showed up and arrested Kordash. The detective found out that Kordash was an ex-hang around for the club, so the detective told Kordash that if he would help to bring down the club that they would make his rape and assault charges disappear.
I had already been out of the club for for over 2 yrs., Kordash told them a bunch of lies and they arrested me. I went in front of the State Judge the following morning, the Judge stated that he had read the police reports and had spoken with the police and that he didn't find the detectives or the informant credible, so he dismissed the case and told them to release me immediately.
I never heard anymore from them until over another 2 yrs. later when a sheriff came out to my property, my children and I were working in the yard when he came up my driveway. I asked him what he needed, he told me in front of my children that the club was going to kill my family and myself for quitting the club, he then said that if I helped to bring down the club that he could protect us. I told him that he didn't know what he was talking about, that I had been out of the club for almost 5 years and there was nothing for me to know, then I told him to have a nice day and went back to working in the yard. As he was leaving he yelled out "Don't say that I didn't warn you", then he left. That was in 2006.
The following month, Feb.14th, 2006 the two detectives came to my home with 3 army tanks and over 60 agents, State and Federal, and the media. They wrongfully arrested me and terrorized my family. The detective told me again that if I helped to bring down the club that they could help me. They first charged me with accessory after the fact, then changed it to homicide for a murder that took place in 2001.
As I stated earlier there was all kinds of DNA, hair, blood, fibers, metal shavings and cigarette butts. The Government took my DNA to use against me in this homicide. When I was completely excluded as a suspect and from all of the DNA the Government was allowed to keep this important fact from the jury. The Government told the judge that it would not be fair to tell the jury that the DNA pointed to others but excluded myself. The Judge agreed, and the jury never heard that I was completely excluded.
The little bit of time that I was in the club, I voted out several members/non-members because they were bullies, drunks, drug addicts. They were lying and stealing from the other members. Most of them ended up in prison a year or so after being kicked out of the club.
The individual named Kordash who tried to get me thrown in jail to work off his rape and assault charge back in 2004, was told that he better come up with something or he would be charged. So Kordash led the detectives to an ex-member by the name of J.T. Yates, aka Jonathan Wyorski, who was in prison.
I voted Yates out of the club as soon as I became a member in 2000.
Yates and his wife ended up in prison soon after he was kicked out of the club, for kidnapping, assault, "PERJURY", guns, drugs,escape, rape of a 14 year old girl ect.
The detectives worked it out with the prison to let Kordash, a known felon, into the prison to visit Yates, to get Yates to join their team. Kordash was caught with guns, drugs as well as a DUI while being the Governments witness, he was given immunity for all of it, including the rape and assault. He was paid a lot of tax payers money and the Government allowed Kordash, a felon, to carry a firearm.
We learned through the police reports that the first thing Kordash told Yates was that they could both make a lot of money from the Government and that Kordash could get Yates and his wife out of prison immediately. Kordash also promised Yates one of his so-called prized possessions, his motorcycle, their plan worked and Yates agreed. Yates and Kordash conspired with detectives Hatch and Sharf to build a case against the club and myself, even though I have been out of the club for almost 5 years.
The detectives gave Kordash lots of money to put in Yates prison account, they went with the Federal prosecutors Lang, Miyake and Gorman into the prison 100's of times and had off the record conversations, they had over 300 phone calls back and forth, Yates and his wife were taken out of prison, left in a hotel room by themselves to have sex and drink alcohol, and eventually both were released from prison, paid huge amounts of money, plus given too many benefits to list. Yates gave them a list of what he wanted for his lies, he got all of it plus some.
Nothing Yates told them checked out to be true. Yates told the detectives in a video that he was lying, even in trial detective Hatch told the jury that both Yates and Kordash had lied to him throughout the investigation.
Yates told the detectives that I told him I killed the deceased man in 2000 by cutting his head off at a Joe's house in King County while I was driving in a van. The detectives asked Yates what had happened to the gun? Yates said that there was no gun. Detective Sharf corrected Yates and gave him the case file and told him to get familiar with the case because it was going to trial.
The fact is, we know from the forensics that the man's head was not cut off, nor was it attempted to be. The man was shot in 2001, in Snohomish County, one year after Yates told them I did it.
Yates got all of the details wrong. In trial the defense asked Yates how was it that that I could have told him that I killed the man one year before he died seeing how Yates was in prison. Yates now tells him that I never told him, but that he had read it in the newspaper. Now Yates went from from telling the grand jury that I told him that I had killed the man, now into court telling the jury that he had read it in the paper.
It also came out in court testimony that Yates wanted detective Hatch to shoot and kill informant Kordash because Yates told them that Kordash was going to blow Yates' deal to get out of prison and get his benefits.
Yates had to talk with an FBI Psychiatrist, who gave a report that Yates was one of the top ten psychopaths in the U.S.A., and that he was a delusional paranoid schizophrenic. Yates was on 18 different pills for his psychosis. During the trial he told the judge that he needed a break to take his meds, the judge told everyone to take a half-hour break so that Yates could take his meds. Yates also committed perjury in trial and was given immunity from it, and this was the Governments star witness who had already been in prison for perjury.
The defense asked detective Sharf if he made it a practice to put informants together and give them the case files and to correct their statements? The detective stated "Not usually"' but in this case he did.
The Governments other well paid liar, convicted felon, Perry (percy) Prenguber, was on his way back to prison facing 20 years for vehicular homicide, assault on his pregnant girlfriend causing her to have a miscarriage, parole violations, and drugs among other charges. Prenguber is another career criminal who has over 30 violent felonies as an adult. The psychiatrist stated in a report that Prenguber was also a psychopath.
Prenguber was given immunity for 2 homicides, including the dead baby from the miscarriage, he also killed Lane Stanley, the lead singer from Alice In Chains, then Robbed him.
Prenguber told them that he would only testify (lie) if he was released from jail and all of his charges dropped and his criminal history wiped clean. He got all of that plus some.
At first Prenguber told the detectives that it was different people who killed the man that I was wrongly accused of, then the detectives told Prenguber that they wanted to pin the homicide on me, so he changed his story again. Now he told them that I did it, only thing is he got all the facts wrong.
Prenguber claimed he was my friend, he was never my friend. Prenguber killed a good friend of mine with a baseball bat, he robbed and stole a bike from another friend of mine after he beat him with a pistol, giving him 47 stitches in his face.
Prenguber first told them, that I told him, that I had shot the deceased man five times with a .38 pistol, and that I was drunk and hauled the man's body in a green pickup truck, and that the truck was scrapped and sent to China, and that I didn't ride my bike to the BBQ.
Like Yates, Prenguber also got all of the facts wrong. The forensics testified that the man was shot 2 times with a .45 pistol, and my truck was white, not green, and it wasn't scrapped, it was gone through with a fine tooth comb by the FBI forensics, and there was not one shred of evidence found in or out of the truck, and I rode my bike to the BBQ, and I never drank any kind of alcohol since 1978.
When the defense asked Prenguber if he would be surprised to know that he had gotten all of the details wrong, he said that's what they told him, then he changed his story again. He went from me telling him, to me not telling him, to that he heard it from other people.
The Judge kept telling the informants when they got the facts wrong, that they needed to put the statements coming from my mouth, not second hand hear say.
Prenguber was released from jail, given a clean criminal record, new credit history, set up in a tattoo business, even though the Government knows that Prenguber is positive for Hepatitus and Syphillus. He got too many benefits to list.
While I was in the FDC, SEATAC awaiting trial, prosecutor Lang planted one of his go to informants, a professional mafia informant, into the same unit with me to collect info on me. The Judge told the jury that he was in the same cell with me, he wasn't. The Government and detectives in my case have worked with him several times in the past. His name is Shawn Lundy.
Lundy had another inmate watch for him while he went into my cell and took my indictment and 18 pages of my legal notes. The inmate gave an affidavit to one of my co-defendants Attorney's to the fact that Lundy had asked him to watch while he went into my cell while I was on a visit with my family. Before I got done with my visit, Lundy had the U.S. Marshalls bring him downtown Seattle to the Prosecutor Lang with my legal notes.
Lundy testified that he has testified in other cases out of SEATAC FDC for the same prosecutors, and in over 300 mafia cases, both State and Federal.
Lundy was facing 20 years in prison or more for escaping out of a Texas prison camp, as well as drugs, child rape, raping his young step-daughter, counterfeiting money, and using dozens of deceased peoples ID's. Lundy was immediately released right after he told his lies about me.
Lundy was recently re-arrested for running another drug business. When they raided Lundy's home they found 4 pounds of heroin, a half-pond of meth and lots of cash, also stacks of counterfeit $20.00 bills, along with electronic transfer benefit cards that belong to other people. They put Lundy back in the FDC in SEATAC where he is jumping on another case, or several, working again with his old pal prosecutor Mike Lang.
There were over 100 constitutional violations throughout the trial. Even the Judge stated that they were very egregious, and that the informants never told the truth in their lives and would throw their own mothers under the bus to get out of trouble.
The Government told the jury that I had killed the man at 9:30 pm. I was at home with 6 people, none of who were allowed to testify, over 30 miles away.
The Governments own witness testified that she was a barmaid and knew the deceased man, and she testified that he was in her nightclub until closing in the early morning hours. She said that the deceased man was seen by herself and several others. She said that he left with 14 other bikers at closing time and that they told her that they were going to another tavern that stayed open later. The Governments witness produced a bar receipt for their drinks, they paid with a credit card that showed the time on the bar receipt, which put the deceased man alive several hours after the Government claimed he was killed.
Everyday of the 39 day trial, that took 10 1/2 weeks due to all the vacations the judge and Government were taking, the defense asked for a mistrial and/or a dismissal because of all of the violations and Government misconduct. At one point the judge was going to dismiss the most serious charges due to the Government committing perjury, instead he told the Government that they had better bring in their bosses to convince him why he should not dismiss the charges. The following morning the Government brought in all of their bosses, they all went into the judge's chambers by themselves without any of the defense attorneys'. I told my attorney that he needed to be in there to hear what was being said, he told me that he was not allowed. From what I know now that was an ex-parte violation.
After about a half-hour or so, they all came back out into the court room laughing and patting each other on their backs. The judge stated that since the Government apologized (again) and were officers of the court, that he owed it to the jury to see the case through to the end. He would not dismiss the case, but told the Government that they were playing with fire.
The Government, however, kept on violating and would apologize some more over and over, and that would be that. Not once were they sanctioned for their continual misconduct.
After I was wrongfully convicted and railroaded into prison, I filed for my (FOIA) Freedom Of Information Act. I received 100's of heavily redacted police reports of suspects that claimed they had committed the homicide and others that had motive that were never investigated. One in particular, a police report that had a statement from a material witness who claimed that he saw the killers kill the man, and he gave police their names, ages, addresses, and where they were hiding.
I contacted my trial attorney and asked him if he had this material during trial, he assured me that he never did and wrote to me in an e-mail stating that he would've utilized it in front of the jury. He went on to ask: "Don't you think your co-defendant who was being charged with the same crime would've also used it if it had in fact been available to us".
I filed a Rule 33 motion on Newly Discovered Evidence, which the judge denied without having an Evidentiary Hearing or without asking my Attorney if in fact he had the material in question or not, in which my Attorney told me he had not. The Judge stated that the prosecutor said that my Attorney had it, and that was good enough for him. Seeing how there was a dispute among the officers of the court as to the material, there should have been an Evidentiary Hearing.
I believe that even though the Jury was biased, if they would've of heard about the material witness and the fact that I was completely excluded from all of the DNA and as a suspect, I would have never been found guilty of crimes that I did not commit, nor know anything about.
I filed my 2255 motion and cited 18 of the most serious violations. I filed Actual Innocence; Newly Discovered Evidence; Alternative Suspects; Right To Testify; Right To Alibi Witnesses; Shackling Of Defendant; Confrontation Clause; Incredibility Of Government Informants; Changing Evidence/Exact Language; Ex-Parte violations; Right To Public Trial; Biased Jurors; Prosecutorial Misconduct; Ineffective Trial and Appellate Counsel; Biased Judge; Judge Misconduct; Police Misconduct.
The Magistrate took 3 years 2 Months to deny the 2255 motion and the trial Judge adopted the Magistrates recommendation without ever reading it.
Out of the 4 of us that went to trial, I was the only one shackled in front of the jury during the last week of trial, right after the Judge stated that all of the defendants' had been perfect gentlemen in his court. I wanted to testify, the Judge and the Attorneys' would not let me. The They wouldn't let my alibi witnesses testify. The Attorneys' kept telling my family "Less is more".
Almost all of the jurors were either in Law-enforcement or were related to someone in Law-enforcement. They all told the Judge that they had pre-conceived notions we were guilty because of the club.
The Attorneys' were not allowed to put on a defense even if they wanted to. After the Government was allowed 36 days to put on perjured testimony, the defense was given a day and a half with 4 defendants.
The Judge kept saying that he promised his jury that they would be done on a certain date, even though the Judge, prosecutors and Attorneys' all found time to take vacations during the trial and we had to sit and listen about their vacations during the trial. It all seemed a little ridiculous.
The Government was allowed to show items to the jury that had been excluded in motions in Limine, they were allowed to give the informants immunity when they committed perjury, they hid exculpatory evidence, the Attorneys' argued over 50 Brady violations. The Judge stated that he would not make the Government turn the Brady material over.
The Government was allowed to bring in 100's of statements from non-testifying witnesses; 4th and 5th hand hearsay, statements from deceased people that had nothing to do with the case. The Judge stated that the prosecutors and detectives knowingly put on false testimony.
The Government threatened a disabled friend of mine, that if he didn't testify against me they would take his Social Security away from him. In trial he said that he told the Grand Jury lies because he didn't want to testify, he said that I was great people and pointed to prosecutors Lang, Gorman and Miyake and said ," I didn't want to testify, you told me you wanted to fry Rod".
The homeowner who had the BBQ was given 2 seperate polygraph tests by the FBI, he failed both
miserably on all of the key questions.
Even though the Government would not call him as a witness or let the defense call him, they chose to bring in 100's of his lying statements, none that the defense could cross examine.
When the prosecutors committed perjury themselves the defense wanted to call them as witnesses, instead the Judge told the Government to give him an affidavit, because he would not allow them to be questioned about their lies.
The prosecutors and detectives threatened witnesses from both sides, they coached and coerced witnesses, they locked witnesses in hotel rooms and took their phones so the defense could not contact them.
The defense wanted to be able to question the Government's star witness Yates, the Government wouldn't let them. Finally the Judge told the Government to have Yates in their office so the defense could call and question Yates at a certain time.
When the Attorneys' called, as soon as they asked one question to Yates, prosecutor Mike Lang hung the phone up on them. When the Attorneys' complained to the Judge, all that the Judge would say is that he tried.
The detectives hypnonized one witness to change his story after several years of stating something different, and he still committed perjury on the witness stand.
The Government allowed their informants to destroy documents that were Brady.
When the detectives and prosecutors coached the informants from the Governments table, it was so blatant that the Judge had to tell them no more shaking their heads because it was distracting the jurors.
At one point half way through the trial both of my Attorneys' were gone for the day when the other Attorneys' for my co-defendants caught the Government lying again, so they said enough is enough and were working it out so that all the defendants could take plea deals. They wanted the president of the club to get 3 years, the other member to get time served, and the other ex-member to get 5 years and for me to get 8 years.
I told them because I am INNOCENT and that my Attorneys' were not there to advise me, I would not take the deal, so the Judge said that we would continue with the trial.
My one Attorney was at a graduation for his friend in California, the other Attorney was at a ceremony for his dad, the City was donating a park bench in his dad's name. This was an important part of the trial and I believe they should have been in court with me. They abandoned me.
The Attorneys' kept telling me the whole time that I could never be found guilty due to the fact that there was not one shred of evidence.
There is only one reason the Feds' said they had jurisdiction over this case, because the State court in 2004 dismissed the case because the Judge stated that he didn't find the detectives or their informants credible, then it took two years to convince the Federal prosecutors in a different county to take the case, and the only reason they took it was to convict the club.
Their paid informant Kordash told them that he saw me change VIN numbers on a 1985 FXR motorcycle in Oregon with Oregon title and plates. Fact is the bike had Washington title and plates and was sold to a man in Idaho, and that's where 2 rogue detectives found it. The new owner testified that he had bought it with Washington title and plates. Kordash lied again.
The second bike I was wrongfully accused of taking, was given to the club by an ex-member who quit and went to a different bike club. He testified that he gave one of his bikes to the club, not to me. He told the jury he had 5 bikes and decided to give the club the least expensive one. He told the jury that no one took his bike, he said that if he did not want that bike to leave his possession that it never would have. His wife testified to this also. Even though he was told by the members that he didn't have to give a bike, he said that it was his choice to do so.
After he got done testifying to this, the Government put the lying, corrupt detective Scharf back on the stand, and asked him if the bike was actually taken or given? The rogue detective said that it was taken, he lied under oath.
I told my Attorney to recall the witness to rebuttal the detective's statement. My Attorney said that he could not recall him, even though the Judge had said that everyone was subject to be recalled, so that was the last thing that the jury got to hear. I was found guilty even though the witness and his wife both testified that no one took his bike. How can there be a crime if there is no victim? That's how the whole trial went.
The third bike I was wrongfully convicted of was given to me by Brian Theland, a guy who wanted to hang around the club but got ran off. He brought an older bike that didn't run up to my home on a trailer. My kids came in the house and told me that Brian was there. I went outside and Brian was crying, which was odd because Brian was a bully who stood 6'2 and was over 300 pounds, I asked him what was wrong and if he was moving because he had his bike along with some other things on his trailer. Brian told me that he was getting a divorce and he didn't want his wife to get his bike, so he wanted me to have it. I told him that I didn't want it and that he should sell it so that he would have some money to move on. Brian told me that it didn't have a title and that it didn't run. Brian insisted that he give it to me, so I told him that he could leave it until he got settled, then he could come and get it. Brian unhooked his trailer with the bike on it and said that he didn't want it and shook my hand and left.
After 3 years of trying to find Brian to tell him to come get his bike, I ran into his ex-wife at a video store, I asked her if she had seen Brian because he had left his bike at my home, she said that she hadn't seen him and didn't care to. So I fixed up the bike, got it running and sold it to a bike shop.
My family witnessed this, but my Attorney would not call them as witnesses, but they did call my oldest son who was 10 or 11 years old who only seen but did not hear the conversation. Prosecutor Tessa Gorman attacked my son like a rabid dog, she called him a liar and made fun of him because he was the only one who told the truth. The one thing thing these prosecutors didn't want to hear was the truth. Swearing in under oath meant nothing to these people.
My other son and daughter stood with me the whole time that I was talking with Brian and my Attorney would not call them as witnesses. Brian told my attorney and the jury that he made 2 false police reports under the penalty of perjury. Brian was trying to get his homeowners insurance to pay him $50.000 for his bike because he told them it had been stolen out of his garage.
Brian told the jury he broke a padlock in a vice and threw it on the ground by his garage door and called the police to report it stolen, but he would not let the police check for fingerprints.
His homeowners insurance would not cover it, that's when Brian knew that he was going to be charged with perjury so he made up a lie and told them I stole it from him.
I was wrongfully convicted of this because of his lies. Brian the drunken meth addict was given immunity from prosecution and paid for committing perjury on the police reports and he got his bike back. It truly pays to be a Government informant, the truth means nothing.
Someone once said a lie travels half way around the world before the truth can get its shoes on, this was so true in this case.
The Government added 2 interference with commerce by threats of violence to the bike counts to get more time out of them.
The Government had a weak homicide at best/ 6 years later they took a cast of convicted drunken drug addicts out of prison, paid them lots of money, gave them sexual favors, drugs, alcohol, new vehicles, gave them their freedom, plus too many benefits to list. They all were self professed drug addicts, alcoholics, child molesters and career criminals.
I've been married to a wonderful wife for over 30 years, we have 5 wonderful children and a beautiful granddaughter, other than myself smoking a little marijuana when I was younger, neither my wife nor I have ever used any drugs in our lives, I quit drinking any kind of alcohol in 1978. I have never smoked a cigarette or drank a cup of coffee in my life. There is nothing that I would do to ever be taken from my family.
A reporter from Seattle Times told my wife in an e-mail that she had gotten some very interesting information from an Attorney who knows a little bit about the case, says all this comes from a paid snitch who 5 years ago told the homicide was committed by another bike club, but now says your husband, also the Attorney says that the snitches have been paid well and have gotten real good deals from the Feds.
One of the Attorneys' asked the lead prosecutor Mike Lang, how he planned on getting this in front of the jury because there was not one shred of evidence. Prosecutor Lang stated that he didn't care who committed the crimes, he just wanted to convict the club.
Out of the 4 of us that went to trial, 2 active members and 2 ex-members, one member went home right after trial, the president got 3 years, he got out in July 2010, the other ex-member gets out in 2018. I got life for crimes that I did not commit because my Attorneys' would not put on a defense, in fact they were working with the prosecution and the Judge. As I stated earlier, the Attorneys' telling my family and I that "Less is more". They refused to investigate anything I told them, they took what the Government said as truth. The one Attorney got money from the court to take his family to North Dakota and Minnesota, as a ruse to allegedly investigate my case, this is funny because I have never lived in Minnesota and have not been back to North Dakota in over 35 years and none of the alleged crimes were committed in either of these States. Seems a little crazy to waste the little bit of money we got to investigate the case with to spend it going to States that had no revelance to the case. It was clearly a ruse to take his family on a paid vacation at my expense.
Even though this was a DNA case, all of the Innocent Projects that do National cases say they only take rape cases and State cases. The Innocent Project out of Seattle said that there would be a conflict of interest because the head lady there is married to one of my trial Attorneys.
The prosecutors sold their lies to the History Channel, so every time I have something in the court, they tell the History Channel to run it so that it prejudices me even further. It's only the prosecutors Lang, Gorman and Miyake and the 2 rogue detectives Hatch and Scharf and their paid lying informants telling their lies on the History Channel, everything they show and say was not in the trial, it's all fabricated. Not once did anyone from the History Channel call my family or myself to get our side of it, because the truth does not sell.
This prosecution lied and cheated so much during the kangaroo court, that they could have put an apple on trial and accused it of being a banana and that jury would have convicted that apple of being a banana. It was criminal what these prosecutors and Judge got away with.
If you read this and are in a position to help me clear my name and prove my innocence I pray that you please help.
I know that a lot of people claim they are innocent when they are not, but when you are as I truly am, then this is truly a nightmare I would wish on no one and could only explain to someone who is also wrongfully convicted.
I can prove my innocence through DNA and eyewitnesses.
If justice is truly about justice then please help me prove my innocence.
Everything that I file in the courts get rejected without review because of having to file pro-se
If you have any further questions you can call me at #570-523-1251 and asking for counselor Mr. Schuck, at unit #1 secretary, he will set up a phone conference.
Any donations for an Attorney will be well appreciated and acknowledged.
I really need help to prove my innocence, please help me so that I can clear my name and go home to my family where I belong.
I thank you all for your time and consideration. God Bless you all. I AM INNOCENT 100%!!!!...
I was truly railroaded, please help!!!...
Sincerely
Rod Rollness.
I AM INNOCENT!!!...
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
About these letters
Just that no one gets confused about these letters, they are letters that have been written between Rodney's arrest in 2006 up to recently. He is currently in Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary actively fighting his case and appreciates any help that anyone can offer him and his family.
Thank you kindly,
Andrew Ratchford
Thank you kindly,
Andrew Ratchford
Jeff Burns' letter to the judge
Your honor, I am here today to speak on behalf of Rod Rollness.
I'm proud to be able to say that Rod has been a close friend of mine for several years. During that time, Rod has shown me that you really can't judge a book by it's cover. Beneath Rod's rough looking exterior, he is a kind, generous, intelligent man who can knowledgeably discuss various topics ranging from economics, world history, and the law to religion. He is an exceptional artist and a skilled mechanic and carpenter. Rod is a committed family man and a loyal friend.
The evening prior to Rod's arrest, I was in the area of his home and decided to stop by to visit, unannounced. Knowing Rod like I do I knew that I would most likely find him at home. Normally I would call first to make sure that they were home, but since it was a sunny day, I was sure that I would find Rod working on his house or spending time with his kids. Sure enough, Rod was home and just as I had thought, he was working on his house with two of his sons. As we sat visiting for almost two hours, Rod was excited as he shared three of his most recent drawings with me and we discussed his home improvement plans and his family. Rod was very motivated to get started with his major renovation plans and how his work would impact the appearance and value of his property. I left my visit with Rod, excited by how well my friend was doing.
Above all, Rod is a man of honor. I have read the Government's Indictment and the allegations against Rod are very serious. As serious as those allegations are, rod has told the court that he is not guilty. Rod is not a flight risk as his pride, honor and commitment to his family will not allow him to flee from these charges. He will stand and defend himself against these allegations to prove to the court that he is not guilty. Rod is firmly bonded to his family and community and contrary to what the Government will have you believe, Rod does not pose a threat to the citizens of the United States. I am confident that should the court see fit to set his bail in an amount that he can afford to post, Rod will return to his home where he will continue to take care of his family, their home, assist with his defense and Rod will abide by all the conditions of his release.
I appreciate this opportunity to address the court and thank you for your consideration.
Jeff Burns
I'm proud to be able to say that Rod has been a close friend of mine for several years. During that time, Rod has shown me that you really can't judge a book by it's cover. Beneath Rod's rough looking exterior, he is a kind, generous, intelligent man who can knowledgeably discuss various topics ranging from economics, world history, and the law to religion. He is an exceptional artist and a skilled mechanic and carpenter. Rod is a committed family man and a loyal friend.
The evening prior to Rod's arrest, I was in the area of his home and decided to stop by to visit, unannounced. Knowing Rod like I do I knew that I would most likely find him at home. Normally I would call first to make sure that they were home, but since it was a sunny day, I was sure that I would find Rod working on his house or spending time with his kids. Sure enough, Rod was home and just as I had thought, he was working on his house with two of his sons. As we sat visiting for almost two hours, Rod was excited as he shared three of his most recent drawings with me and we discussed his home improvement plans and his family. Rod was very motivated to get started with his major renovation plans and how his work would impact the appearance and value of his property. I left my visit with Rod, excited by how well my friend was doing.
Above all, Rod is a man of honor. I have read the Government's Indictment and the allegations against Rod are very serious. As serious as those allegations are, rod has told the court that he is not guilty. Rod is not a flight risk as his pride, honor and commitment to his family will not allow him to flee from these charges. He will stand and defend himself against these allegations to prove to the court that he is not guilty. Rod is firmly bonded to his family and community and contrary to what the Government will have you believe, Rod does not pose a threat to the citizens of the United States. I am confident that should the court see fit to set his bail in an amount that he can afford to post, Rod will return to his home where he will continue to take care of his family, their home, assist with his defense and Rod will abide by all the conditions of his release.
I appreciate this opportunity to address the court and thank you for your consideration.
Jeff Burns
Kim Rollness
To whom it may concern:
My name is Kim Rollness and my husband is being held pre-trial at SeaTac FDC. He has been there since Feb. 14th, 2006. On that day three law enforcement agencies converged on our home at approx 7:00 a.m. I was preparing to leave for work and our children (we have five) were getting uo to go to school. Our phone rang just as my son said "Dad, there are tanks coming up our driveway!" I answered the phone to a Snohomish County Sheriff telling me to stay calm and sit down and let the officers outside "do their job." Outside there were several police cars, two tanks and officers in riot gear coming from all areas of our property. The officers outside were yelling at us to come out of the house. I went to the door to tell them that the children needed to get dressed. They continued to yell. My husband had put on his clothes and went outside. The officers surrounded him at gunpoint, made him get on the ground in the snow and promptly took him off of the property. There was no explanation, no arrest warrant or search warrant produced until after my husband was gone and our home was invaded.
As I was gathering the children, the officers outside continued to yell and threaten and began throwing snowballs at our home. I went to the door to again tell them that the children were dressing and I was told that I would be tased if I went back inside the house. Needless to say, I did go back to get the children. Once we were outside , we waited in the snow for approx 3 hours. When it became apparent that we would not be allowed to use the phone to make arrangements for the children, I took them and went to a payphone. I found out that my husband would be arraigned that afternoon and went to Seattle.
We returned home to a disgusting display of disregard and abuse of our home. In my bedroom I found a horrible mess. Our belongings were thrown onto the floor in a broken heap. Worst of all, the remains of our lost child were opened, spilled, and defiled with soda.
As things stand now, my husband is being held in solitary confinement even though he has not had a single incident in the 6 months that he has been held there. They tell him that he is not being punished but this is the third time he has been placed in confinement. Now they are not allowing his children to come visit. He has been denied food as they tell him that they do not have a low sodium diet and fail to bring him an alternative. The situation continues to get progressively worse and we are desperate for assistance. Even his legal mail is being opened and read.
We are searching for a civil attorney to assist us. If you are in a position to do so on a contingency basis we would be forever grateful. If you are not, would you please respond and refer us to someone who may be.
Sincerely,
Kim Rollness and Family
My name is Kim Rollness and my husband is being held pre-trial at SeaTac FDC. He has been there since Feb. 14th, 2006. On that day three law enforcement agencies converged on our home at approx 7:00 a.m. I was preparing to leave for work and our children (we have five) were getting uo to go to school. Our phone rang just as my son said "Dad, there are tanks coming up our driveway!" I answered the phone to a Snohomish County Sheriff telling me to stay calm and sit down and let the officers outside "do their job." Outside there were several police cars, two tanks and officers in riot gear coming from all areas of our property. The officers outside were yelling at us to come out of the house. I went to the door to tell them that the children needed to get dressed. They continued to yell. My husband had put on his clothes and went outside. The officers surrounded him at gunpoint, made him get on the ground in the snow and promptly took him off of the property. There was no explanation, no arrest warrant or search warrant produced until after my husband was gone and our home was invaded.
As I was gathering the children, the officers outside continued to yell and threaten and began throwing snowballs at our home. I went to the door to again tell them that the children were dressing and I was told that I would be tased if I went back inside the house. Needless to say, I did go back to get the children. Once we were outside , we waited in the snow for approx 3 hours. When it became apparent that we would not be allowed to use the phone to make arrangements for the children, I took them and went to a payphone. I found out that my husband would be arraigned that afternoon and went to Seattle.
We returned home to a disgusting display of disregard and abuse of our home. In my bedroom I found a horrible mess. Our belongings were thrown onto the floor in a broken heap. Worst of all, the remains of our lost child were opened, spilled, and defiled with soda.
As things stand now, my husband is being held in solitary confinement even though he has not had a single incident in the 6 months that he has been held there. They tell him that he is not being punished but this is the third time he has been placed in confinement. Now they are not allowing his children to come visit. He has been denied food as they tell him that they do not have a low sodium diet and fail to bring him an alternative. The situation continues to get progressively worse and we are desperate for assistance. Even his legal mail is being opened and read.
We are searching for a civil attorney to assist us. If you are in a position to do so on a contingency basis we would be forever grateful. If you are not, would you please respond and refer us to someone who may be.
Sincerely,
Kim Rollness and Family
The Rollness Family
To whom it may concern:
We are seeking your assistance for many reasons. First and foremost, an innocent man has been torn from his family and sentenced to a life of living hell.
Mr. Rodney Rollness has a wife and five wonderful children that adore and depend on him. He, in turn, cherishes his family.
The reasons for this horrible situation are as follows:
1) Rodney was not allowed to testify in his own trial.
2) Prosecutorial misconduct.
3) Witnesses paid for false testimony.
4) Witnesses given immunity for perjury.
5) Defense failed to bring witnesses to the stand.
6) Improper investigation, intimidation.
7) Prosecutors leading their witnesses.
8) Not one shred of evidence.
If this is an attorney reading this, please read the trial transcripts and you will see the tragic way Rodney was railroaded.
The fact that there was DNA evidence but it was ignored because it did not implicate Rodney was so extremely disturbing.
The Government's witnesses were questioned for hours prior to recording their statements.
Several witnesses referred to feeling threatened and intimidated when questioned by law enforcement.
This was a travesty of justice. It was a complete perversion of what America stands for. Rodney was a target of a witch hunt which leaves his family to suffer each day that he suffers and also leaves the Walsh family with a false sense of justice while the real murderer walks the streets.
We hope and pray that you are able to help us. This suffering must end for all involved.
Thank you,
The Rollness Family
We are seeking your assistance for many reasons. First and foremost, an innocent man has been torn from his family and sentenced to a life of living hell.
Mr. Rodney Rollness has a wife and five wonderful children that adore and depend on him. He, in turn, cherishes his family.
The reasons for this horrible situation are as follows:
1) Rodney was not allowed to testify in his own trial.
2) Prosecutorial misconduct.
3) Witnesses paid for false testimony.
4) Witnesses given immunity for perjury.
5) Defense failed to bring witnesses to the stand.
6) Improper investigation, intimidation.
7) Prosecutors leading their witnesses.
8) Not one shred of evidence.
If this is an attorney reading this, please read the trial transcripts and you will see the tragic way Rodney was railroaded.
The fact that there was DNA evidence but it was ignored because it did not implicate Rodney was so extremely disturbing.
The Government's witnesses were questioned for hours prior to recording their statements.
Several witnesses referred to feeling threatened and intimidated when questioned by law enforcement.
This was a travesty of justice. It was a complete perversion of what America stands for. Rodney was a target of a witch hunt which leaves his family to suffer each day that he suffers and also leaves the Walsh family with a false sense of justice while the real murderer walks the streets.
We hope and pray that you are able to help us. This suffering must end for all involved.
Thank you,
The Rollness Family
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
petitions24.com/free_rod_rollness
Please go to this page at petitions24.com to sign the petition to free Rodney Rollness.
Andrew Ratchford
My name is Andrew Ratchford. I just want to leave a quick note here to testify to the fact that everything that you read about the nature and character of Rod is 100 percent true. He is a good man who loves his family so much that they are correct when they say that he would never do anything to be taken from them. His trial was illegal, the wrong man is in prison. what gets me is this man has long hair and a long beard, and 73 pieces of DNA found on or around the corpse of the victim. I personally viewed with my own eyes the DNA experts report, it says as follows, "Must exclude Mr. Rollness as a suspect" on all 73 pieces. You trying to tell me that not one single hair of Rod's was at the scene? I lived with this man for a while and we had to pick up hair daily from his head and beard. interesting fact though that the DNA did come back to other people, who were never charged. Some of the DNA was actually Sheriff deputy DNA, but of course that never came out in trial. Sorry but I smell cover-up and Rod was an easy target for them to get.
Andrew Ratchford
I could go on about Constitutional violations in his trial, but Rod is writing it all out himself and his story in his own words will be posted on here as soon as I receive it in the mail.
After reading these stories and you see that Rod has a legitimate argument I urge you to go to:
petitions24.com/free_rod_rollness and sign it. The more signatures received we can take it to the media and others, such as congress to demand a new trial. 30 seconds is all it takes to type your name and to be a part of helping bring an innocent man home to his family.
Thank you very much,
drewratchford@yahoo.com
Rod's wife Kim
To whom it may concern:
My name is Kim Rollness. I am writing on behalf of Rodney Rollness, my husband. I could go on for pages on the wrongful conviction of an innocent man. I could tell you about the drug addicts and alcoholics that were given financial rewards and releases from prison and also given immunity from perjury. The govt's. star witness was in prison for perjury amongst other things, but I will not dignify their existence with any further mention of them.
I will tell you about a strong, GOD fearing, responsible, loving father and husband.
Rod and I have been married for 30 plus years, and in all those years he has NEVER done anything to jeopardize his family or do anything that would keep him from them. Rod was always the primary caregiver of our children in their younger years. He consistently taught the children right from wrong and was diligent in instilling Christian values in all of us. Rod's family is and always has been the most important thing in his life.
Rod has always been very modest and doesn't believe in speaking highly of himself. He believes that being good and helpful to others is our duty as human beings. I, on the other hand, would like to tell you of the good Rod has done in his life. If being a great father and husband isn't enough, there were several instances in Rod's life where he was in the position to actually save lives.
Late one evening rod and his sons were driving home from work, and came across an individual who had crashed on his motorcycle. The man was in a ditch and semi-concious. His leg was hurt very badly and he was bleeding profusely. Rod used his belt as a turniquet and got the man up on the roadway and flagged down a passing car, they loaded the hurt man in the car and got him to the hospital. Rod would have put the hurt man into his own truck, but he was on empty with only enough gas to get home and not the 18 miles to get the man to the hospital. Rod did not want recognition for this. He was just thankful that The Lord put him there at the time to help.
another incident was when Rod was mowing the neighbor lady's lawn, she invited him in for a glass of lemonade, while rod was standing in the doorway drinking his lemonade the lady was standing next to the stove cooking when she let out huge screech. Rod seen that she was about to fall into the stove, he grabbed her and laid her on the floor, she was not breathing. Rod grabbed her phone, called 911 and started administering CPR. Before the Aid car arrived Rod had got the lady breathing again and sat her up and gave her a glass of water. When the Aid car showed up they took all of her vital signs, Rod explained to them what had happened, They told Rod that she more than likely had a heart attack and that they were going to take her to the hospital for further tests. The medics told Rod that she was lucky he was there to perform CPR on her because he saved her life. Again, this was not something that Rod was proud or boastful about, he was just glad to have helped save another life.
One other time, Rod and the kids were at a chinese restaurant eating when a little boy started choking on a piece of food. The boy's parents were panicking and screaming for help. Rod went over and gave the boy the heimlich maneuver, the boy spit up a chunk of meat and started crying, so Rod knew that he would be alright. He told the boy's father to keep his arms raised so that he could get plenty of air into his lungs. Even though the boy's parents wanted to pay for Rod's meal, Rod refused saying that he did not help for a reward. Rod thanked them for the offer and left. When Rod was leaving the owner said that he did not need to pay for his meal because it was on the house for saving the little boy. Rod's meal came to $32.00, Rod left two twenties and left. Rod again did not want his face in the paper for helping, he says that is what God wants each of us to do, help each other without looking for a reward.
Rod has always been a strong advocate for equality and the belief that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity. I am fighting for these same values for Rod.
Rod places great importance on the value of life. He has never taken his life for granted and would not take another life. So many times throughout this ordeal I have become so angry and frustrated and Rod has always put things into perspective for me. He tells me to forgive and to pray for our enemies, that takes courage, faith and character.
Rod deserves to be home with his family. His children deserve to share their lives with their father, I deserve to spend the rest of my life with my husband.
Neither Rod or myself have ever done drugs, Rod quit drinking alcohol in 1978.
Wrongful convictions do more then destroy the life of an innocent man. It destroys the lives of the entire family. It also robs the victim of true justice.
Please help us right this wrong. there aren't words to properly express the grief and loss to our family. I am praying every day that someone finds it in their hearts to help us seek justice. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please Help!!!!!
Sincerely,
Kim Rollness
My name is Kim Rollness. I am writing on behalf of Rodney Rollness, my husband. I could go on for pages on the wrongful conviction of an innocent man. I could tell you about the drug addicts and alcoholics that were given financial rewards and releases from prison and also given immunity from perjury. The govt's. star witness was in prison for perjury amongst other things, but I will not dignify their existence with any further mention of them.
I will tell you about a strong, GOD fearing, responsible, loving father and husband.
Rod and I have been married for 30 plus years, and in all those years he has NEVER done anything to jeopardize his family or do anything that would keep him from them. Rod was always the primary caregiver of our children in their younger years. He consistently taught the children right from wrong and was diligent in instilling Christian values in all of us. Rod's family is and always has been the most important thing in his life.
Rod has always been very modest and doesn't believe in speaking highly of himself. He believes that being good and helpful to others is our duty as human beings. I, on the other hand, would like to tell you of the good Rod has done in his life. If being a great father and husband isn't enough, there were several instances in Rod's life where he was in the position to actually save lives.
Late one evening rod and his sons were driving home from work, and came across an individual who had crashed on his motorcycle. The man was in a ditch and semi-concious. His leg was hurt very badly and he was bleeding profusely. Rod used his belt as a turniquet and got the man up on the roadway and flagged down a passing car, they loaded the hurt man in the car and got him to the hospital. Rod would have put the hurt man into his own truck, but he was on empty with only enough gas to get home and not the 18 miles to get the man to the hospital. Rod did not want recognition for this. He was just thankful that The Lord put him there at the time to help.
another incident was when Rod was mowing the neighbor lady's lawn, she invited him in for a glass of lemonade, while rod was standing in the doorway drinking his lemonade the lady was standing next to the stove cooking when she let out huge screech. Rod seen that she was about to fall into the stove, he grabbed her and laid her on the floor, she was not breathing. Rod grabbed her phone, called 911 and started administering CPR. Before the Aid car arrived Rod had got the lady breathing again and sat her up and gave her a glass of water. When the Aid car showed up they took all of her vital signs, Rod explained to them what had happened, They told Rod that she more than likely had a heart attack and that they were going to take her to the hospital for further tests. The medics told Rod that she was lucky he was there to perform CPR on her because he saved her life. Again, this was not something that Rod was proud or boastful about, he was just glad to have helped save another life.
One other time, Rod and the kids were at a chinese restaurant eating when a little boy started choking on a piece of food. The boy's parents were panicking and screaming for help. Rod went over and gave the boy the heimlich maneuver, the boy spit up a chunk of meat and started crying, so Rod knew that he would be alright. He told the boy's father to keep his arms raised so that he could get plenty of air into his lungs. Even though the boy's parents wanted to pay for Rod's meal, Rod refused saying that he did not help for a reward. Rod thanked them for the offer and left. When Rod was leaving the owner said that he did not need to pay for his meal because it was on the house for saving the little boy. Rod's meal came to $32.00, Rod left two twenties and left. Rod again did not want his face in the paper for helping, he says that is what God wants each of us to do, help each other without looking for a reward.
Rod has always been a strong advocate for equality and the belief that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity. I am fighting for these same values for Rod.
Rod places great importance on the value of life. He has never taken his life for granted and would not take another life. So many times throughout this ordeal I have become so angry and frustrated and Rod has always put things into perspective for me. He tells me to forgive and to pray for our enemies, that takes courage, faith and character.
Rod deserves to be home with his family. His children deserve to share their lives with their father, I deserve to spend the rest of my life with my husband.
Neither Rod or myself have ever done drugs, Rod quit drinking alcohol in 1978.
Wrongful convictions do more then destroy the life of an innocent man. It destroys the lives of the entire family. It also robs the victim of true justice.
Please help us right this wrong. there aren't words to properly express the grief and loss to our family. I am praying every day that someone finds it in their hearts to help us seek justice. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please Help!!!!!
Sincerely,
Kim Rollness
Monday, October 6, 2014
Kim Rollness and family
To whom it may concern:
My letter is in regards to Rodney Rollness, he has been wrongfully accused and convicted of crimes that he did not commit, which brings me to the reason for this letter.
I would like for you to have a fuller picture of the Character of Rodney.
Rodney is, has been, and always will be first and foremost a family man who is innocent of these alleged crimes. He is a father of five who mean more to him than anything in this world.
The children feel the same way towards their father,. There is not a minute in Rod's life that the safety and well being of his family is not the focus. He takes his responsibility to his family and GOD seriously.
Rod is a man who has always been true to himself and GOD since the day that I met him, he has always been the same. He does not change his views to fit the situation. What you see is what you get with Rod. He is honest and loyal, creative and passionate. He will not compromise his beliefs to go along with the crowd. he is not influenced by others, he relies on GOD for guidance.
Trying to please others or gain popularity is not in Rod's nature.
Rod is always helping people but does not want thanks or praise. He believes it is our duty to help when we can and expect nothing in return.
I've been with Rod for over 28 years at the time of this writing, I know first hand that he has saved several lives. Rod didn't want his picture in the paper or any recognition, he was just glad the Good Lord put him in the right spot at the right time to be able to help these people. I know for a fact these people may have died if Rod was not there to give CPR to our neighbor lady who had a heart attack, or the heimlich maneuver that saved a little boy's life, or the tourniquet he applied that saved a man from bleeding to death after he wrecked on his motorcycle.
Rod has never done drugs in his life, he quit drinking alcohol in 1978, he never smoked a cigarette or drank a cup of coffee.
when you read this, I understand to you these are just words on paper, but to us, he is a husband, father, and grandfather.
Rod is a lovely man with a pure heart, without him, I am afraid for my family. As things are now, our youngest son is not emotionally able to attend school as his fears of losing his father prevents him from being away from home and family.
I am pleading with whomever reads this that can help, to please look at the facts of this case with an unbiased eye and you will see how this corrupt legal system railroaded an innocent man, tore my family apart on the words of lying paid convicted jailhouse informants.
Please help me to get my husband, my children's father, and our granddaughter's grandfather home. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kim Rollness and family
Kim Rollness and family
Rod's daughter Kari
To whom it may concern:
Children woken up on the morning of February 14th 2006, with guns aimed at them. Violent and angry threats made toward each and every one of them. The family's belongings being destroyed and thrown to wherever they land. A mother and father pleading for these men to not hurt their children. The kids watch as their father is thrown around outside in the snow with multiple people shoving him, yelling at him, and standing around him prepared to shoot at any wrong movement. The only thing the man can say as he is being yelled at and thrown around is, "Don't hurt my family." Pleading with all he has, whether it results in more abuse toward him or not.
You would think this was an armed burglary with all of the violence that took place, but it wasn't. It was all the work of the Snohomish County Sheriffs department, the Snohomish police department, and FBI and ATF.
My name is Kari Rollness, and I am writing on behalf of my father, Rodney Rollness. He was taken to the SeaTac Federal Detention Center on the morning of February 14th 2006. Our home in Snohomish, Washington was raided and destroyed, personal belongings treated with no respect whatsoever. The ashes of my mother's stillborn baby were tossed all around her bedroom. These men also felt the need to pour soda over the ashes. One Sheriff's deputy threatened to beat my 14 year old brother's "ass" after my brother asked him for his name.
My father was taken away on many charges. The worst of them being murder.
During the 10 week trial, the prosecution paraded in 12 or more liars, drug dealers, paid informants,child molesters, and even a porn star. These men were coaxed on how to answer their questions. The prosecutors would actually shake their heads "yes" or "no" after asking their questions. Out of the whole 10 weeks, my father's attorneys got one day to defend him, the rest of the time it was all lies from the prosecution. Of all the people put on the stand, the only person's testimony the prosecution had any problem with was from my younger brother, Rafe. He was the only person to get on the stand and tell the truth.
During the trial my father was put down in front of family, just because of his looks. He is a large man with long hair and a long beard. He is loud and has no problem speaking his mind, but that doesn't make him a murderer. He is a great father, teacher, and friend. He is also a wonderful husband, and has been for over 28 years.
He is also going to be a first time grandfather this May. Of all the people in the world, I want my father to be around my child the most.
I know that none of this probably matters to you a bit, but the point that I am trying to get across is, how can a man that loves and cares for his family so much be a murderer? He would never do anything to be taken from them.
The final outcome of the trial was that my father got sentenced to life after being convicted of a murder, of which there is absolutely no evidence that he did. He is now in the process of being transferred to a prison in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
We are now trying to find someone that will help us to prove his innocence. If there is anything that you can do it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this.
Kari Rollness
Rod's son Rafe
To whom it may concern:
My name is Rafe Olin Rollness, and I'm writing this letter on behalf of my father Rodney Rollness who was wrongfully convicted of crimes that he did not commit.
the reason I still find this hard to accept is because my dad was at home with us over 50 miles away from where the deceased man was seen alive by the Govt. witnesses the night that he was killed, and that there were not only paid informants that were paid and released from prison, but paid informants that had all of their information wrong. One blatant example of this was the govt's star witness J.T. Yates, not only a man who received time off of his sentence for lies told about my father, but also is a known drug addict and psychopath. During the trial he told the jury that the man my dad was accused of killing had been killed by decapitation a year before he was actually killed. The man's head was not cut off but he had been shot a year later then Yates had said during his lies. The reason that the jury believed this was because the judge told the jury to forget what was just said and he gave Yates three chances to get it right.
That is just one example , but there are dozens more of injustices during this trial and at the very least my dad should get a new trial or be released. My dad was completely excluded from all of the DNA that was found on the deceased man. This was kept from the jury. the Govt also withheld a police document that had a man that told them he knew the killers. He gave them their names, ages and addresses and where they were hiding. My dad's attorneys' said that they never had that information during or after the trial.
My family and I pray that someone can help us. We have no money but can make payments. Please help me get my dad home.
Thank you for your time,
Rafe Rollness
My name is Rafe Olin Rollness, and I'm writing this letter on behalf of my father Rodney Rollness who was wrongfully convicted of crimes that he did not commit.
the reason I still find this hard to accept is because my dad was at home with us over 50 miles away from where the deceased man was seen alive by the Govt. witnesses the night that he was killed, and that there were not only paid informants that were paid and released from prison, but paid informants that had all of their information wrong. One blatant example of this was the govt's star witness J.T. Yates, not only a man who received time off of his sentence for lies told about my father, but also is a known drug addict and psychopath. During the trial he told the jury that the man my dad was accused of killing had been killed by decapitation a year before he was actually killed. The man's head was not cut off but he had been shot a year later then Yates had said during his lies. The reason that the jury believed this was because the judge told the jury to forget what was just said and he gave Yates three chances to get it right.
That is just one example , but there are dozens more of injustices during this trial and at the very least my dad should get a new trial or be released. My dad was completely excluded from all of the DNA that was found on the deceased man. This was kept from the jury. the Govt also withheld a police document that had a man that told them he knew the killers. He gave them their names, ages and addresses and where they were hiding. My dad's attorneys' said that they never had that information during or after the trial.
My family and I pray that someone can help us. We have no money but can make payments. Please help me get my dad home.
Thank you for your time,
Rafe Rollness
Rod's daughter Irene
To whom it may concern;
I am Irene Rollness, daughter of Rodney Rollness. I am writing to tell you that my father is an innocent man, and does not deserve to be in prison.
My dad is really a good, protective dad and I know the only reason he would hurt anyone would be if his family or himself were in danger.
I know that my father did not do the crimes he was convicted of, and I do not see how a jury could convict him on just what a bunch of lying crackheads told them. i'm not joking either, at least 3/4 of the prosecution witnesses were either currently on drugs or were previously. I mean one of the guys got on the stand and said that he was on meth because it calms him down, that's not what meth does to you. None of their resources were reliable so I don't see how they could convict him unless they were paid off by someone.
The prosecutors had ten weeks to present their case and we only had a couple of days to present ours, and my dad wanted to be put on the stand, but our attorneys wouldn't let him.. So did my mom and sister, but they wouldn't let them either.
My dad has been in prison for the past two years, and for the past two years we have had to drive from Snohomish, where we live, to Seatac, at the jail, and now he has been moved to Pennsylvania so I have not seen him for the past 3 months. And I do not want to have to travel to a prison to visit my dad and see how sad he looks, and for him to be an innocent man sent to prison for the rest of his life, and we are always going to fight and do whatever it takes to get him home, so please consider helping us get our dad home.
THANK YOU
Sincerely,
Irene Rollness
Two letters from Rod's son Sonny
To whom it may concern;
Hi. My name is Sonny Rollness and my father is Rodney Rollness. I am 17 years old and my dad was taken from me and my family when I was 8 years old for crimes he had not committed. It has been several years we have been fighting for him in hopes that someone will take an eye to his case and realizes the railroading and lies that have been put upon my father. He is a loving, caring, good man, who I know would never hurt a fly but to protect his family. This was not that case, my gather had not committed ANY of these accusations. I know for a fact that he was home the night and the time of the crime.
I love my father and I have been hurt and saddened by all of this. I have had a lot of struggles and tough patches in my life because my father has not been able to be there for me. I have had the best of times with my dad and after that awful day they came and took an innocent man from his home and family, with tanks, police cars, and a swat bus not to mention, I have not been able to experience any of those good times with him. Only in a prison visiting room.
I know that people say they are innocent, but my father is not a man to lie and he would not do any of these things, especially knowing what it would do to his family. I need my father and I do not think that my dad should be kept held in a prison for crimes that he has not committed. He was set up, framed, and harassed by the police for way too long now. That is no way for an innocent man to live. He is the greatest father I could ever ask for, and all I ask of you is to help bring him home, please.
Sonny
To whom it may concern;
My dad is innocent and no one understands! My dad believes that people should treat others how they want to be treated, he would also never hurt anyone like that. Me and my brothers would go everywhere my dad would go and he would not do anything like that! If they think that they are CRAZY!!!!!
So help us get my dad home!!
Sincerely,
Sonny Rollness
Hi. My name is Sonny Rollness and my father is Rodney Rollness. I am 17 years old and my dad was taken from me and my family when I was 8 years old for crimes he had not committed. It has been several years we have been fighting for him in hopes that someone will take an eye to his case and realizes the railroading and lies that have been put upon my father. He is a loving, caring, good man, who I know would never hurt a fly but to protect his family. This was not that case, my gather had not committed ANY of these accusations. I know for a fact that he was home the night and the time of the crime.
I love my father and I have been hurt and saddened by all of this. I have had a lot of struggles and tough patches in my life because my father has not been able to be there for me. I have had the best of times with my dad and after that awful day they came and took an innocent man from his home and family, with tanks, police cars, and a swat bus not to mention, I have not been able to experience any of those good times with him. Only in a prison visiting room.
I know that people say they are innocent, but my father is not a man to lie and he would not do any of these things, especially knowing what it would do to his family. I need my father and I do not think that my dad should be kept held in a prison for crimes that he has not committed. He was set up, framed, and harassed by the police for way too long now. That is no way for an innocent man to live. He is the greatest father I could ever ask for, and all I ask of you is to help bring him home, please.
Sonny
To whom it may concern;
So help us get my dad home!!
Sincerely,
Sonny Rollness
Rod's Sister Tammy
To whom it may concern;
My brother Rodney is an innocent man and good father, someone needs to listen and help an innocent man. He belongs home with his family. I would appreciate it if you would please take my brother's case and clear him of this mess he did not do. Please help.
Rodney's sister
Tammy Gibbs
My brother Rodney is an innocent man and good father, someone needs to listen and help an innocent man. He belongs home with his family. I would appreciate it if you would please take my brother's case and clear him of this mess he did not do. Please help.
Rodney's sister
Tammy Gibbs
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Rod's brother Curtis
To whom it may concern:
My name is Curtis Rollness, I live at 3052 Chicken Coop Rd, Sequim Washington.
I'm writing to you in regards to my brother Rodney Lee Rollness, who was wrongfully convicted of a six year old homicide and other crimes, illegally I may add, and if you read the Trial transcripts you will know what I mean.
Rod is my brother, I feel that I know him better than anyone. He is married with five children who love him very much, as does hid whole family.
Rod has some of the best kids you could imagine, and that does not come from a father who who doesn't care about the well being of his family.
Rod has had an ongoing feud with the Snohomish County Sheriffs, and I'm sure that he is not the only one. Rod's only problem as far as I can see is that he tried to be an American and protect his family, and I guess if you live in Snohomish County that is something that you should not do.
In my opinion, my brother was wrongfully convicted of these alleged crimes by people, and I use the term hesitantly, because I don't see them as anymore than animals, people that got reduced prison sentences, money and things that just should not happen!
Due to work I was not able to attend many days of my brother's joke of a trial, but my sister and wife and Rod's whole family were there every day. The few times that I was there I noticed too many inconsistencies, Rod was the only one shackled out of all the defendants during the last week of the trial, Rod or none of his witnesses were allowed to testify on his behalf. The Judge told us not to show ant emotions at all during sentencing. While in the proceedings, the Judge, prosecutors and defense lawyers discussed their vacations, where they went and what they did, in open court for everyone to hear. Seemed too ridiculous at the time to believe that my brother was fighting for his life for crimes that he did not commit, and everyone had to listen to details of these peoples personal lives. My brother was not given a fair trial by any means.
The incompetent lawyers my brother had were almost criminal. The little bit that I saw and what I was told by my family was almost laughable, had it not been so serious.
Seems to me the Govt. needed a martyr and that my brother was an easy target. If my brother in fact had a so-called fair trial, I would hate to see one that is unfair.
We need help to prove his innocence. I don't want him being one of those people that after 20 years DNA or whatever sets them free. This is a huge injustice, we need help now, not 20 years down the road.
I don't know what else to say except I know Rod would not have done this thing that he is sitting his life in prison for.
It's not right. Read the transcripts and lets have coffee and discuss how to free my brother. We all want him home with his family where he belongs. This is bogus and people need to know this should not happen to innocent people. Please help, we need help, please.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thank You
Sincerely
Curt Rollness
My name is Curtis Rollness, I live at 3052 Chicken Coop Rd, Sequim Washington.
I'm writing to you in regards to my brother Rodney Lee Rollness, who was wrongfully convicted of a six year old homicide and other crimes, illegally I may add, and if you read the Trial transcripts you will know what I mean.
Rod is my brother, I feel that I know him better than anyone. He is married with five children who love him very much, as does hid whole family.
Rod has some of the best kids you could imagine, and that does not come from a father who who doesn't care about the well being of his family.
Rod has had an ongoing feud with the Snohomish County Sheriffs, and I'm sure that he is not the only one. Rod's only problem as far as I can see is that he tried to be an American and protect his family, and I guess if you live in Snohomish County that is something that you should not do.
In my opinion, my brother was wrongfully convicted of these alleged crimes by people, and I use the term hesitantly, because I don't see them as anymore than animals, people that got reduced prison sentences, money and things that just should not happen!
Due to work I was not able to attend many days of my brother's joke of a trial, but my sister and wife and Rod's whole family were there every day. The few times that I was there I noticed too many inconsistencies, Rod was the only one shackled out of all the defendants during the last week of the trial, Rod or none of his witnesses were allowed to testify on his behalf. The Judge told us not to show ant emotions at all during sentencing. While in the proceedings, the Judge, prosecutors and defense lawyers discussed their vacations, where they went and what they did, in open court for everyone to hear. Seemed too ridiculous at the time to believe that my brother was fighting for his life for crimes that he did not commit, and everyone had to listen to details of these peoples personal lives. My brother was not given a fair trial by any means.
The incompetent lawyers my brother had were almost criminal. The little bit that I saw and what I was told by my family was almost laughable, had it not been so serious.
Seems to me the Govt. needed a martyr and that my brother was an easy target. If my brother in fact had a so-called fair trial, I would hate to see one that is unfair.
We need help to prove his innocence. I don't want him being one of those people that after 20 years DNA or whatever sets them free. This is a huge injustice, we need help now, not 20 years down the road.
I don't know what else to say except I know Rod would not have done this thing that he is sitting his life in prison for.
It's not right. Read the transcripts and lets have coffee and discuss how to free my brother. We all want him home with his family where he belongs. This is bogus and people need to know this should not happen to innocent people. Please help, we need help, please.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thank You
Sincerely
Curt Rollness
Judy Gilkerson
To whom it may concern:
I am the mother of three children and a wife of forty-two years. I have a son who is a boyfriend to Rodney Rollness's sister. He is the ex-Hells Angel whom the courts convicted of murder recently. Now i do not profess to know this man, but I have met him, and I do know Cindy and how special of a person that she is. She has spent many a day at her brother's trial, and I have heard about the happenings that went on during the trial from her and from the Everett Herald.
I just do not know: I know that someone should be held accountable for this man Santa"s life. I just do not think that there is any proof that Rodney Rollness should be found guilty. I know that he does not do any drugs, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or carry a gun. I also know that he is a great family man; he loves his family very much. Also, authorities did DNA tests on the van that supposedly carried the body. The DNA did not come back as belonging to Mr. Rollness. There was no exact proof linking this man to the murder! I also heard and read about the characters of the so-called witnesses. I also heard that Rodney was not allowed to testify on his own behalf. There were probably a lot of these undesirable characters that could have committed such a crime.
Now, I do not know exactly how the law works, but I'm getting very disappointed in the way our justice system, along with our governing system, is run. What happened to "A man is innocent until PROVEN guilty"!?
It seems to me that what has happened here is that the law enforcement has accomplished getting a man, that they do not like, put away for life. The court has managed to separate a man from his family! Is this our justice system? His kids will possibly grow up without their father! What if this man is innocent? I do not mean innocent of making wrong choices in friends, but I mean innocent of MURDER!
The way I see it is that there is no evidence to the guilt of Mr. Rollness. The man was not granted the right to testify in his own behalf during the trial either. The DNA that officials found at the crime scene wasn't Mr. Rollness' and neither did Rodney own a van. He didn't earn the Filthy Few patch by committing murder, but he already owned the patch. This patch was the main reason that the prosecution had in finding Mr. Rollness guilty of murdering the man called Santa. So if he had the patch already, the prosecutions accusations as to that being the reason for him murdering this man does not hold water. Also, witnesses were paid money, and who were these so-called witnesses anyway? They were druggies and thugs!
I ask you, did Rodney Rollness receive a fair trial? Of course he didn't! Yes, the man is a little rough around the edges, but does that mean that he committed murder?
Has the prosecution done it's job? Did they find Mr. Rollness guilty beyond a reasonable doubt? I think not! It may very well be that Mr. Santa's murderer is still out there walking the streets! Let us hope that an innocent man hasn't been wrongfully accused, and that his children, that he dearly loves, don't have to do without their father because of vendettas that the police might have against Mr. Rollness!
Please don't say that this cannot be so! Let"s remember that our judicial system is not always right! does the name O.J. Simpson strike a cord?
A concerned citizen
Judy Gilkerson
I am the mother of three children and a wife of forty-two years. I have a son who is a boyfriend to Rodney Rollness's sister. He is the ex-Hells Angel whom the courts convicted of murder recently. Now i do not profess to know this man, but I have met him, and I do know Cindy and how special of a person that she is. She has spent many a day at her brother's trial, and I have heard about the happenings that went on during the trial from her and from the Everett Herald.
I just do not know: I know that someone should be held accountable for this man Santa"s life. I just do not think that there is any proof that Rodney Rollness should be found guilty. I know that he does not do any drugs, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or carry a gun. I also know that he is a great family man; he loves his family very much. Also, authorities did DNA tests on the van that supposedly carried the body. The DNA did not come back as belonging to Mr. Rollness. There was no exact proof linking this man to the murder! I also heard and read about the characters of the so-called witnesses. I also heard that Rodney was not allowed to testify on his own behalf. There were probably a lot of these undesirable characters that could have committed such a crime.
Now, I do not know exactly how the law works, but I'm getting very disappointed in the way our justice system, along with our governing system, is run. What happened to "A man is innocent until PROVEN guilty"!?
It seems to me that what has happened here is that the law enforcement has accomplished getting a man, that they do not like, put away for life. The court has managed to separate a man from his family! Is this our justice system? His kids will possibly grow up without their father! What if this man is innocent? I do not mean innocent of making wrong choices in friends, but I mean innocent of MURDER!
The way I see it is that there is no evidence to the guilt of Mr. Rollness. The man was not granted the right to testify in his own behalf during the trial either. The DNA that officials found at the crime scene wasn't Mr. Rollness' and neither did Rodney own a van. He didn't earn the Filthy Few patch by committing murder, but he already owned the patch. This patch was the main reason that the prosecution had in finding Mr. Rollness guilty of murdering the man called Santa. So if he had the patch already, the prosecutions accusations as to that being the reason for him murdering this man does not hold water. Also, witnesses were paid money, and who were these so-called witnesses anyway? They were druggies and thugs!
I ask you, did Rodney Rollness receive a fair trial? Of course he didn't! Yes, the man is a little rough around the edges, but does that mean that he committed murder?
Has the prosecution done it's job? Did they find Mr. Rollness guilty beyond a reasonable doubt? I think not! It may very well be that Mr. Santa's murderer is still out there walking the streets! Let us hope that an innocent man hasn't been wrongfully accused, and that his children, that he dearly loves, don't have to do without their father because of vendettas that the police might have against Mr. Rollness!
Please don't say that this cannot be so! Let"s remember that our judicial system is not always right! does the name O.J. Simpson strike a cord?
A concerned citizen
Judy Gilkerson
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Rod's friend Larry
My name is Larry S. Gilkerson and I am writing this letter on behalf of Rodney Rollness, the ex-Hells Angel who was recently sentenced to life in prison for murder and various other crimes.
I will tell you a little about myself before I go on. I am 41 years old, grew up in a small town in Washington State, graduated High School there, served four years active duty in the U.S. Navy and am currently employed with BNSF RailRoad since 1992. I am in a relationship with Mr. Rollness' sister, Cynthia Wilson, and have been since 1998.
I've known Rodney for about 8 years. During that time this is what what I have observed about Rodney: He cares very much for, and is very protective of, his wife Kim and their five children. Rodney is a very large, bearded man who might resemble Paul Bunyan. Yes, he is, as the prosecution and the newspapers have described him, a big bear of a man who is rough around the edges. However, this does not make him guilty of the crimes he was accused, and in my opinion, wrongfully convicted of.
I say this because I spent many days in court during his trial. Cindy, his sister, I believe spent every day in court during his trial.
I admit that my knowledge of the Justice System is limited, but I do believe that Mr. Rollness did not receive a fair trial.
I believe that he is innocent for several reasons. The prosecution claims that Mr. Rollness killed Mr. Michael [Santa] Walsh while he was with the Hells Angels in order to receive a patch called "The Filthy Few". This patch, according to the prosecution, is given to members who have killed for the club.
Now I believe there was a security camera at a convenience store showing Rodney wearing his Hells Angels jacket with the "Filthy Few" patch already sewn on the night that Mr. Walsh was murdered. I don't know if this was presented to the jury. This fact should eliminate this as being a motive.
I did a little research on this patch and found through reading that this "Filthy Few" patch is given to members who are last to leave a party. It said nothing about murder.
I saw little or no evidence in the courtroom to convict Rodney of the crimes that he was accused of. No eyewitnesses, no fingerprints, no murder weapon, no DNA linking Mr. Rollness to the murder. They took carpet samples, among other things, from Rodney's home and found nothing. They went through Mr. Rollness' pick-up truck looking for DNA and found none belonging to the victim, Mr. Walsh. Yet the prosecution continued to claim that this truck was used to transport the victim's body.
Surely if this was true their experts would have found something. Also, Mr. Rollness was not allowed to testify on his own behalf until after the verdict had been decided. IS THIS JUSTICE?
The prosecution called many witnesses. A lot of the witnesses were people who were at the party that Mr. Walsh had attended the night that he was murdered. Yes, Mr. Rollness was there, along with about a hundred other guests. A lot of the witnesses remembered seeing Mr. Rollness at the party. However, none of them saw him being confrontational with anybody, including the victim, Mr. Walsh.
Some witnesses saw another man at the party who may have had a confrontation with Mr. Walsh. They later saw this man leave abruptly on his motorcycle. I do not know if this man was ever questioned by the police. Most of the witnesses saw nothing,
Then there were other so-called witnesses [paid], who were convicted felons and drug abusers, and at least one of them had been kicked out of the Hells Angels. Their testimony was purely here say and I would say very questionable credibility. None of these witnesses saw Mr. Rollness' commit these crimes that he was accused of.
As far as the jury is concerned; I believe that they were swayed by Rodney's appearance, which can be intimidating, and by their blind faith in the Government.
I heard that when the Judge asked the jury how they had reached their verdict, they answered "The prosecutors wouldn't lie". This does not give me a lot of faith in our Justice System. I believe that if the jury could have heard Mr. Rollness speak on his own behalf they might have changed their verdict to not guilty.
When Rodney was finally given the chance to speak [although after the verdict] he told the court that he was innocent and did not receive a fair trial, that he had been harassed and then railroaded in a biased court room. He also addressed the victim's family, telling them that he was sorry for their loss, but that he did not kill Mr. Walsh. I too am sorry for the victim and his family, but at the same time, how can anyone be sure beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Rollness is guilty.
Now I know that the Snohomish County Police Dept. has had a vendetta against Mr. Rollness for years and has been harassing him and his family and anyone with the Rollness name. I believe they wanted Mr. Rollness whether he was guilty or not. Also, I would like to add that on the morning of his arrest, [Valentines Day 2006], they drove two tanks onto his lawn over his drain field and harassed his two teen-aged sons while they were arresting Rodney. They also took many of his personal belongings never returning them, I suppose for evidence, although I do not believe most of it was of any use as evidence. They also dumped onto the floor of his house the ashes from the remains of their baby who had passed years before. The family was forced to leave their home while the Police conducted their investigation, while helping themselves to food and drinks from the fridge, and using continuous electrical power running the generator out of fuel. Unfortunately, after building his home himself many years ago, Mr. Rollness had been financially unable to get running water or electricity to his home.
In closing, Mr. Rollness is a good family man who has provided for his family as best as he can. He and his wife Kim have raised and are raising five very respectful children and young adults of varying ages 10 to 20 years old. It would be a real tragedy for Mr. Rollness to spend the rest of his life in prison for crimes that he did not commit. I hope that this can be reversed and that he can be reunited soon with his family who needs and loves him very much. Thank you fpr taking the time to read this.
Sincerely
Larry S. Gilkersom
I will tell you a little about myself before I go on. I am 41 years old, grew up in a small town in Washington State, graduated High School there, served four years active duty in the U.S. Navy and am currently employed with BNSF RailRoad since 1992. I am in a relationship with Mr. Rollness' sister, Cynthia Wilson, and have been since 1998.
I've known Rodney for about 8 years. During that time this is what what I have observed about Rodney: He cares very much for, and is very protective of, his wife Kim and their five children. Rodney is a very large, bearded man who might resemble Paul Bunyan. Yes, he is, as the prosecution and the newspapers have described him, a big bear of a man who is rough around the edges. However, this does not make him guilty of the crimes he was accused, and in my opinion, wrongfully convicted of.
I say this because I spent many days in court during his trial. Cindy, his sister, I believe spent every day in court during his trial.
I admit that my knowledge of the Justice System is limited, but I do believe that Mr. Rollness did not receive a fair trial.
I believe that he is innocent for several reasons. The prosecution claims that Mr. Rollness killed Mr. Michael [Santa] Walsh while he was with the Hells Angels in order to receive a patch called "The Filthy Few". This patch, according to the prosecution, is given to members who have killed for the club.
Now I believe there was a security camera at a convenience store showing Rodney wearing his Hells Angels jacket with the "Filthy Few" patch already sewn on the night that Mr. Walsh was murdered. I don't know if this was presented to the jury. This fact should eliminate this as being a motive.
I did a little research on this patch and found through reading that this "Filthy Few" patch is given to members who are last to leave a party. It said nothing about murder.
I saw little or no evidence in the courtroom to convict Rodney of the crimes that he was accused of. No eyewitnesses, no fingerprints, no murder weapon, no DNA linking Mr. Rollness to the murder. They took carpet samples, among other things, from Rodney's home and found nothing. They went through Mr. Rollness' pick-up truck looking for DNA and found none belonging to the victim, Mr. Walsh. Yet the prosecution continued to claim that this truck was used to transport the victim's body.
Surely if this was true their experts would have found something. Also, Mr. Rollness was not allowed to testify on his own behalf until after the verdict had been decided. IS THIS JUSTICE?
The prosecution called many witnesses. A lot of the witnesses were people who were at the party that Mr. Walsh had attended the night that he was murdered. Yes, Mr. Rollness was there, along with about a hundred other guests. A lot of the witnesses remembered seeing Mr. Rollness at the party. However, none of them saw him being confrontational with anybody, including the victim, Mr. Walsh.
Some witnesses saw another man at the party who may have had a confrontation with Mr. Walsh. They later saw this man leave abruptly on his motorcycle. I do not know if this man was ever questioned by the police. Most of the witnesses saw nothing,
Then there were other so-called witnesses [paid], who were convicted felons and drug abusers, and at least one of them had been kicked out of the Hells Angels. Their testimony was purely here say and I would say very questionable credibility. None of these witnesses saw Mr. Rollness' commit these crimes that he was accused of.
As far as the jury is concerned; I believe that they were swayed by Rodney's appearance, which can be intimidating, and by their blind faith in the Government.
I heard that when the Judge asked the jury how they had reached their verdict, they answered "The prosecutors wouldn't lie". This does not give me a lot of faith in our Justice System. I believe that if the jury could have heard Mr. Rollness speak on his own behalf they might have changed their verdict to not guilty.
When Rodney was finally given the chance to speak [although after the verdict] he told the court that he was innocent and did not receive a fair trial, that he had been harassed and then railroaded in a biased court room. He also addressed the victim's family, telling them that he was sorry for their loss, but that he did not kill Mr. Walsh. I too am sorry for the victim and his family, but at the same time, how can anyone be sure beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Rollness is guilty.
Now I know that the Snohomish County Police Dept. has had a vendetta against Mr. Rollness for years and has been harassing him and his family and anyone with the Rollness name. I believe they wanted Mr. Rollness whether he was guilty or not. Also, I would like to add that on the morning of his arrest, [Valentines Day 2006], they drove two tanks onto his lawn over his drain field and harassed his two teen-aged sons while they were arresting Rodney. They also took many of his personal belongings never returning them, I suppose for evidence, although I do not believe most of it was of any use as evidence. They also dumped onto the floor of his house the ashes from the remains of their baby who had passed years before. The family was forced to leave their home while the Police conducted their investigation, while helping themselves to food and drinks from the fridge, and using continuous electrical power running the generator out of fuel. Unfortunately, after building his home himself many years ago, Mr. Rollness had been financially unable to get running water or electricity to his home.
In closing, Mr. Rollness is a good family man who has provided for his family as best as he can. He and his wife Kim have raised and are raising five very respectful children and young adults of varying ages 10 to 20 years old. It would be a real tragedy for Mr. Rollness to spend the rest of his life in prison for crimes that he did not commit. I hope that this can be reversed and that he can be reunited soon with his family who needs and loves him very much. Thank you fpr taking the time to read this.
Sincerely
Larry S. Gilkersom
Christy's husband Andrew agrees with her about Rod
To whom it may concern:
It is with sound benefaction, that I write this letter regarding the character and disposition of Mr. Rodney L. Rollness. My children are dear friends with Irene and Sonny, Mr. Rollness' younger children. They all attended Machias Elementary School, in Snohomish, Washington. Irene and Sonny often played at our home. Our children played at their home as well. At no time, did my wife or I, feel any reservations when our children were at the Rollness home.
Mr. Rollness is a very protective father, and his children are extremely polite, gracious, and respectful of adults. His teenage sons, Rafe and Vernon, have worked at our home doing yard work, caring for our children, ect. I was extremely impressed when Mr. Rollness stayed to watch over, and supervise his boys while they completed their tasks. He made sure that they did their job properly, and that they were safe. He or Mrs. Rollness frequently checked in when their daughter, Kari, cared for our children. Many parents just drop their children in our driveway without meeting us, or even walking them to the front door.
Mr. Rollness would occasionally come over and visit with me in the evenings. The children often came with him. I always enjoyed our conversations, and felt comfortable around him. He never brought, or drank any alcohol, at my home. My children never saw him drink alcohol while at his home. From my perspective, Mr. Rollness is a good father, and a good husband.
Very Truly,
Andrew L. Furuness
It is with sound benefaction, that I write this letter regarding the character and disposition of Mr. Rodney L. Rollness. My children are dear friends with Irene and Sonny, Mr. Rollness' younger children. They all attended Machias Elementary School, in Snohomish, Washington. Irene and Sonny often played at our home. Our children played at their home as well. At no time, did my wife or I, feel any reservations when our children were at the Rollness home.
Mr. Rollness is a very protective father, and his children are extremely polite, gracious, and respectful of adults. His teenage sons, Rafe and Vernon, have worked at our home doing yard work, caring for our children, ect. I was extremely impressed when Mr. Rollness stayed to watch over, and supervise his boys while they completed their tasks. He made sure that they did their job properly, and that they were safe. He or Mrs. Rollness frequently checked in when their daughter, Kari, cared for our children. Many parents just drop their children in our driveway without meeting us, or even walking them to the front door.
Mr. Rollness would occasionally come over and visit with me in the evenings. The children often came with him. I always enjoyed our conversations, and felt comfortable around him. He never brought, or drank any alcohol, at my home. My children never saw him drink alcohol while at his home. From my perspective, Mr. Rollness is a good father, and a good husband.
Very Truly,
Andrew L. Furuness
Christy's complete trust in Rod
To whom it may concern:
A child's manners are a strong reflection on how they are parented. My children are dear friends with Irene and Sonny, Mr. Rodney L. Rollness' younger children. They all attended Machias Elementary School in Snohomish, Washington. Often, the children get together to play at each others houses.
Mr. Rollness and his wife are extremely cautious and protective of their children, as are my husband and I. Their initial carefulness, in regards to their children coming to our home, was a strong indicator to me that that they were loving, caring parents. As a result, I did not worry about my children when they were at the Rollness home. I knew that they were safe and well cared for.
Mr. Rollness has a quiet, gentle nature. He is a good father, who loves his family. My oldest child often commented how Mr. Rollness read the Bible. When the children were curious about his artwork, he drew pictures for them. They never felt uncomfortable in his presence. As a general rule, I make sure that there is a mother at home when my children visit with their friends. Mr. Rollness is one of the few fathers that I allowed my children to stay with.
Mr. Rollness is the father of five of the most genuinely polite and honest children ever to come to my home. Kari, Rafe, Vernon, Irene, and Sonny all display impeccable manners, and are truly grateful for anything I serve or give to them. Mrs. Rollness is a very kind and loving wife and mother. the Rollness family share strong values, and faith in God.
Very Truly,
Christy J. Furuness
A child's manners are a strong reflection on how they are parented. My children are dear friends with Irene and Sonny, Mr. Rodney L. Rollness' younger children. They all attended Machias Elementary School in Snohomish, Washington. Often, the children get together to play at each others houses.
Mr. Rollness and his wife are extremely cautious and protective of their children, as are my husband and I. Their initial carefulness, in regards to their children coming to our home, was a strong indicator to me that that they were loving, caring parents. As a result, I did not worry about my children when they were at the Rollness home. I knew that they were safe and well cared for.
Mr. Rollness has a quiet, gentle nature. He is a good father, who loves his family. My oldest child often commented how Mr. Rollness read the Bible. When the children were curious about his artwork, he drew pictures for them. They never felt uncomfortable in his presence. As a general rule, I make sure that there is a mother at home when my children visit with their friends. Mr. Rollness is one of the few fathers that I allowed my children to stay with.
Mr. Rollness is the father of five of the most genuinely polite and honest children ever to come to my home. Kari, Rafe, Vernon, Irene, and Sonny all display impeccable manners, and are truly grateful for anything I serve or give to them. Mrs. Rollness is a very kind and loving wife and mother. the Rollness family share strong values, and faith in God.
Very Truly,
Christy J. Furuness
Sheila Borges
To whom it may concern:
I have known Rod Rollness for 10 years. He has always been, in my opinion, a decent man. Whenever I would see Rod he was always doing things for his family, which in my view means everything to him.
I have over the years needed help from time to time around my place and if he could he was always nice enough to help.
I have also seen, as I've known his entire family as well, how much his children look up to their father. These children are some of the most polite, well behaved children I have been around.
Knowing not only Rod, but his whole family has been my pleasure. I know them all to be great people.
Sheila Borges
Snohomish, Washington
I have known Rod Rollness for 10 years. He has always been, in my opinion, a decent man. Whenever I would see Rod he was always doing things for his family, which in my view means everything to him.
I have over the years needed help from time to time around my place and if he could he was always nice enough to help.
I have also seen, as I've known his entire family as well, how much his children look up to their father. These children are some of the most polite, well behaved children I have been around.
Knowing not only Rod, but his whole family has been my pleasure. I know them all to be great people.
Sheila Borges
Snohomish, Washington
Michele Hall
To whom it may concern:
I have known Rod Rollness for about 15 years or so. They say, "don't judge a book by it's cover", this is true with Rod. I have had friend tell me that he looks mean, when I asked why all they can say is he's a big guy.
He has helped me out with home repairs and car maintenance. I am able to trust Rod to be around my kids in my home or to have my car doing repairs.
He was also willing to lend my grandmother a hand when she needed help. He has always been fair, honest and respectful with me. I know him to be very devoted to his family and involved in his kids' lives.
Rod is a good, loyal friend, one you can count on to lend a hand when you need it.
Michele Hall
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