Justice For All
Montanans for Justice believes that an injustice against one Montanan, is an injustice to us all. What are your thoughts? Do you believe in Barry’s innocence? Do you think there’s reasonable doubt in his guilt? Was he treated fairly by the state? Please share you ideas and thoughts with one another by commenting to our blog.
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21:28:57
Thanks for the correction.
The last blog has one problem— One little correction on that blog entry. Melnikoff DID NOT testify at Barry’s trial. He was in Glasgow prepared to go on the stand. Racicot decided not to use his testimony when he learned that the evidence chain had been compromised. Although Melnikoff did not testify, Racicot, in his opening statement, said that he would introduce evidence that a pubic hair belonging to Beach was recovered from Kim’s sweater. This “fact” which he repeated in his closing argrument was even more damaging and prejudicial than the proposed testimony of Melnikoff.
Thanks
Dwiddle Dweebe
In response to the last post
One little correction on that blog entry. Melnikoff DID NOT testify at Barry’s trial. He was in Glasgow prepared to go on the stand. Racicot decided not to use his testimony when he learned that the evidence chain had been compromised. Although Melnikoff did not testify, Racicot, in his opening statement, said that he would introduce evidence that a pubic hair belonging to Beach was recovered from Kim’s sweater. This “fact” which he repeated in his closing argrument was even more damaging and prejudicial than the proposed testimony of Melnikoff.
Dwiddle Dweebe
Since we haven’t heard from the Montana Supreme Court about
Barry’s case; thought I’d post the peer report on Arnold
Melinkoff; and the fact it’s highly suggest an outside
audit of ALL Melinkoff’s cases be done. Not just what 4
that McGrath ordered? Has Steve Bullock ordered this audit?
Does anyone know?
Makes one wonder why, The Chief Justice of the Montana
Supreme Court, while still the Attorney General felt it
unimportant to have these cases Melinkoff testified in
court using his famous on-liner, “the hair has similar
characteristics to that of the defendant.” Melinkoff
testified at Barry’s trial too using the same
line; McGrath knows very well Barry Beach is innocent!
Is that the hold up? It’s been almost a year now isn’t it
about time McGrath? What are you afraid of? The truth?
The EXPERTS all are saying the same thing!
PEER REVIEW REPORT: MONTANA V. JIMMY RAY BROMGARD
WE, the undersigned, have reviewed the direct examination
transcript of the testimony of Arnold Melnikoff, hair
examiner and Laboratory Manager of the Montana Laboratory
of Criminalistics, in the case of State v. Jimmy Bromgard.
We have focused our attention on the questions and answers
below, in which Mr. Melnikoff discussed the probabilities
of erroneous associations in the microscopical comparison
of human hair.
On page 236 of the transcript are the following questions
and answers:
Q. How common is it for two individuals to have head hair
which is microscopically indistinguishable?
A. Well the best way that I know to answer that question
is to relate to my own case work experience, and I have
done over 700 cases involving head hair and have only had
five or six cases where I could not distinguish the head
hair between two individuals.
Q. What is your experience in the same regard with pubic
hair?
A. Well I have probably examined less cases because not
all the cases involving hair involve pubic hair, but I
would guess it’s probably close to 500 cases, most of the
time it does, and I have had the experience where only
three times pubic hair standards from two individuals
submitted in the case could not be distinguished.
On pages 237 and 238 of the transcript are the following
question and answer:
Q. So each one would be one in a hundred, what would the
two together be. In other words if the pubic hair and head
hair are both matching up, what are the odds of that being
a mistake?
A. Well there are actually two mutually exclusive events
because they come from different areas of the body, and
their characteristics are not necessarily the same. So if
you find both head and pubic hair there you have one
chance in a hundred for the head hair matching a particular
individual and one chance in a hundred for the pubic hair.
If you find both it’s a multiplying effect, it would be one
chance in 10,000, it’s the same as two dice, if you throw
one dice with a one, one chance out of six; if you throw
another dice with a one, it’s one chance out of six, you
multiply the odds together. You do the same in this case,
so it’s one times one hundred, times one, times one
hundred, and you get one in 10,000.
The following exchange is found on page 238 of the
transcript:
Q. Consequently, so that I understand it correctly and the
jury understands it correctly, is it your opinion that
there is less than one in ten thousand chance that this
was not actually Jimmy Bromgard’s hair?
A. Yes.
We have reached the following conclusions:
1. The witness’s testimony on pages 237-238 contains
egregious misstatements not only of the science of
forensic hair examinations but also of genetics and
statistics. These statements reveal a fundamental lack of
understanding of what can be said about human hair
comparisons and about the difference between casework and
empirical research. His testimony is completely contrary
to generally accepted scientific principles.
2. The witness’s use of probabilities is contrary to the
fact that there is not - and never was - a well established
probability theory for hair comparison.
3. The witness’s testimony is contrary to the consensus
practice B as it existed in 1987 B for forensic hair
comparisons and testimony regarding such comparisons.
4. In the Bromgard case, Mr. Melnikoff matched both head
and pubic hairs of the accused to questioned hairs from
the crime scene. Based on the postconviction DNA testing
carried out in this case, we now know that none of the
questioned hairs could have come from Mr. Bromgard. While
an experienced hair examiner might erroneously associate a
single head or pubic hair, it is highly unlikely that a
competent hair examiner would incorrectly associate both
head and pubic hairs.
5. If this witness has evaluated hair in over 700 cases as
he claims in his testimony, then it is reasonable to assume
that he has made many other misattributions.
Good laboratory practice and all quality assurance/quality
control programs require an investigation in a case such as
this. However, the fact that the examiner was also the
Laboratory Manager for the Montana Laboratory of
Criminalistics would suggest that an internal investigation
by that laboratory would be inappropriate. We understand
that the laboratory is ultimately under the control of the
Montana Attorney General.
ACCORDINGLY, we urge the Montana Attorney General to create
an audit committee comprised of experts from outside the
state laboratory. The committee should be authorized to
examine the following:
1. Transcripts of the testimony of Arnold Melnikoff in
every case in which he testified.
2. The evidential hairs in this case. These should be
re-examined to determine if the witness’s conclusions that
the head hairs and pubic hairs exhibited the same
microscopic characteristics as the known head and pubic
hairs of Mr. Bromgard are correct.
3. Evidential hairs in all other hair cases in which Mr.
Melnikoff conducted the examinations. This re-examination
should be undertaken if one, or both, of the questioned
hairs in the Bromgard case is found to be microscopically
dissimilar to known hairs from Mr. Bromgard.
4. The testimony of anyone who was trained by Mr. Melnikoff.
The capabilities of anyone trained by Mr. Melnikoff as a
hair examiner must be regarded at this point as highly
suspect.
At the conclusion of the audit, the committee should submit
a written report detailing its findings. We are confident
that you share the importance of this investigation and
audit since the human consequences of a forensic
scientist=s misstatements can be extraordinary.
Respectfully submitted, *
Richard E. Bisbing
McCrone Associates, Inc.
Harold Deadman
George Washington University
Max M. Houck
West Virginia University
Skip Palenik
Microtrace
Walter F. Rowe
George Washington University
Is the business manager for the Fort Peck Community College
“The” Rose Fallon Atkinson? That’s involved with Kim Nees
murder?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hEyw5rQpUQ
My gosh it says she actually got her Masters Degree? I’d
have to see proof of that the way her statement to the
attorney generals office reads.
If this is her, wonder if Dr. James Shanley knows his
business manager is an accomplis to murder?
Is Maude living with David Tuttle now? Just curious
AJ - for someone that claims not to know Barry you sure know
a lot about the women who have helped him. Since you hide behind
initials, perhaps you shouldn’t go naming people on this blog,
after all you really don’t know Barry. Why don’t you share with
everyone what you do know. Or give us your thoughts on this case.
Is Rose Fallon Atkinson (Sissys sister-in-law)
the Business Manager for the Fort Peck Community College?
http://
http://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=9hEyw5rQpUQ&feature=player_embedded#
Wonder if Dr. James E. Shanley, President of the college
knows he’s got a suspected co-consiperator to Kim Nees
murder working for him?
By the way her statement to the AG read I can’t believe
she’s a manager over anything especially a college
where she’s got any type of influence with young adults!
I came on to see if there is any news regarding the Supreme Court. This is not the place to try to convince anyone who knows Barry Beach better. There are so many people across the country who know Barry Beach quite well. Many are visitors or have visted Barry at one time or another. Barry has many very close friends, whether female or not, is beside the point. These are people who believe in his innocence just like you and me.
Sometimes you need to step back and ask yourself if your own jealousy is really helping or hurting Barry. he needs your help and he needs your support and your prayers. he certainly does not need this kind of garbage!
Instead of pushing people away why not try to encourage others to join our fight for justice. Aren’t we all after the same thing here? JUSTICE FOR KIM and FREE BARRY BEACH
You seem to have enough energy and time to comment on this blog - have you writen your letter of support or letters to the editors? Have you written to Barry to offer words of encouragement? Have you sent in a donation to CM or MFJ? Need a new t-shirt? Need a DVD to give to the neighbors? I’m sure MFJ can help you out!
Have you gone over the transcripts and statements? Have you read all the evidence on this web site? Have you encouraged your family, friends and neighbors to join in this fight for justice?
let’s turn this around - who do YOU think that palm print belongs to and why?
How many people has Sissy Atkinson admitted to that she killed Kim Nees? Name them!
BBB
AJ…Thanks for a long over due comment. I agree with you completely!!
AMEN, AJ!
I quit blogging months ago, mainly for reasons like the above comments where girls want to compete with “what they know.” These blogs started to show our support and bounce ideas off one another. We were suppose to comment about the story, transcripts, and evidence. The ones that really want to help are pushed away out of jealously. I don’t know Barry and won’t pretend to. I have no intention of ever wanting to know him. I also don’t want to know Sharon, (AKA SHADOW OF DOUBT?) Darlene, Susan, or the girl from Montana that was so involved. I stuck by this man because it seemed that he wasn’t the killer and he wasn’t given a fair shake, not because I wanted a relationship with him. Maybe bloggers will come back someday when the cat fights have stopped. Until then, I still stand behind Barry’s innocence.
AJ
OUCH!! Did a nerve get hit? I have also visited many prisoners and that’s not what they are saying. Maybe Barry just wanted to be Mr. tough guy when he got there so he could survive. He is not the guy he wants everyone to believe he is. Do you also believe he was stabbed numerous times like his mother said in an article?
Must be a reason why the Supreme Court hasn’t ruled
I have known and visited Barry as well as many other prisoners in Deer Lodge for over five years and #2180 does not know what he/she speaks. The above statement is not true. Barry has never told anyone that he “really did kill Kim”.
liar iiar pants on fire, couldn’t get……….
I have known and visited Barry as well as many other prisoners in Deer Lodge for over five years and #2180 does not know what he/she speaks. The above statement is not true. Barry has never told anyone that he “really did kill Kim”.
liar iiar pants on fire, couldn’t get……….
Has anyone contacted Mike McGrath? Or even better yet, maybe Marc Rociot. Barry should maybe have not told everyone in prison that he really did kill Kim
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I heard Eddy and Maude are thieves down there in Colorado? Anybody know anything about this? Sharon should surely know the answer. WHERE is she? The new investigater needs to update us.
#2174 - Must be on the Parole Board huh? Perhaps hit a guilty nerve? You know I haven’t been on here and commented in a long time, but I just can’t help myself. First of all I don’t see where the Parole Board numbers were posted. Like I said I haven’t been on in a while. Maybe I missed it. Second that is public knowledge and ANYONE can get those numbers. Third, do you really think that the Board of Pardon and Parole are doing thier job when on national television they appeared to be sleeping? These people are dictating folks lives and they can’t stay awake long enough to get thru a hearing? Fourth - “agree with them” - for the love of God half the damn country didn’t agree with them in regards to Barry Beach’s case!
And FIFTH - here is the number to the Board of Pardon and Parole for those of you who missed it like I did:
Montana Board of Pardons and Parole
1002 Hollenbeck Road
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Phone: 406.846.1404
Fax:406.846.3512 Give em’ a call - ask for “Sleepy”
heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy FREE BARRY BEACH!!!
I do not see the board members phone numbers. Where are they?
I do not see the board members phone numbers. Where are they?
I think it is messed up that people put the parole boards phone numbers up here. They are doing there job and because you don’t agree with them, you attack them! I hope Karma bites you in the a$$ and someone puts your loved ones phone numbers on the internet and says lies about them too!!
It is absolutely mind blowing after watching Dateline SEVERAL times that anyone would be scared of Sissy. Perhaps years ago she was something to fear but come on you can’t all be seriously afraid of her today. Most of those involved who were there and witnessed this horrific crime don’t even live near that frail, crack head Sissy. What in the world are you afraid of? Don’t most of you have children and grandchildren. Would you want this to happen to you or your family?> Years go by and still no justice! Barry Beach wasn’t involved, many of you have told others he is serving someone elses time. If the shoe was on the other foot would you be as tight lipped about it all? For those of you there and who did not participate, but know something, isn’t it time to get this off your chest?
Maybe sharon could write another letter to the Wotanin in native american language? I never laughed so hard in my life! Where at in Tennessee does she live?
I am from Poplar and do believe the real murders in Kim’s case will never come forward. Why would they now? It has been 30 years. This Sharon gal that keeps blogging - can you do a better job of investigating than Centuion or MFJ? Heard and read the same thing many times over!
Interesting article,
The Truth About False Confessions,
fits Barrys case real well.
Courant.com
Lapointe Case: The Truth About False Confessions
Rick Green
August 18, 2009
The killer confesses, so he’s obviously guilty.
Except in the dozens of instances where it is a false, coerced
confession.
We have one of the most notorious examples in the land here in
Connecticut in the case of Richard Lapointe, a mentally disabled man who
made three contradictory confessions to police during a 10-hour
interrogation after his wife’s grandmother was found raped and killed in
1989. He remains in jail.
Aging, dogged supporters of Lapointe, who was convicted in 1992, are
optimistic that they can win a new trial in the case. This spring, an
appellate court ordered a new trial on the question of whether
Lapointe’s lawyers botched their job and the entire case should be
retried. Lapointe’s friends are ecstatic that the case will also go
before a different judge, very likely this fall.
“The question is whether there is any veracity to this confession,”
Lapointe’s lawyer, Paul Casteleiro, told me the other day.
If you think we’re hearing more about confessions-gone-wrong and
exoneration of long-incarcerated inmates, we are.
A new book, “True Stories of False Confessions,” will be released next
week. It covers dozens of cases - including my colleague Tom Condon’s
examination of the Lapointe conviction - of questionable confessions and
wrongful convictions.
“False confessions are really one of the most perplexing, tragic and
counterintuitive phenomena you can imagine,” said Rob Warden, co-editor
of the book and executive director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions
at Northwestern University, which has helped win freedom for 35 people
over the past decade.
“People can’t imagine that they would ever confess to crimes they don’t
commit.”
In one of his three confessions, Lapointe - a man with limited mental
capacity who had no lawyer present - said that “if the evidence shows I
was there and that I killed her, then I killed her. But I don’t remember
being there.”
Warden said Lapointe “fits right into the brainwashing phenomenon. They
persuaded him that he must have done it.”
The new book uses reporting of journalists around the country, detailing
the stories of 39 people and 49 confessions gone awry.
There is Michael Crowe, a California teenager who, after a lengthy
interrogation, confessed to killing his sister, even writing a letter to
her stating that “I’m so sorry that I can’t even remember what I did to
you … the fact that I can’t remember is a blessing from god.”
DNA tests later revealed that a mentally disabled drifter was
responsible for the killing.
“If you think Richard Lapointe is bad, we have one where it is clear
that one young man confessed to the murder, but he was in police custody
at the time it occurred,” Warden said. “These stories are really
amazing, and we hope it has an impact in explaining to people why people
falsely confess.”
“When you read them together it shows a distinct pattern and the need to
reform interrogation practices. We should require the police to record
the interrogation process electronically. We think interrogation ought
to be limited to six hours. Police ought to be forbidden to lie to
suspects about certain facts.”
Lapointe’s lawyers hope their case illustrates how interrogation methods
can lead to disastrous, and false, conclusions - and why, at the very
least, “confessions” should be videotaped.
“This is a prototype case,” Casteleiro said. “You’ve got a guy who is
less sophisticated than the police, who is trusting of the police and
wanting to please them.”
Killers do confess. So, apparently, do others.
Rick Green’s column appears on Tuesdays and Fridays. Read his blog at
http://courant.com.rick.
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The more you all bash Mike McGrath, the longer it may take to get an answer from the Supreme court. I know alot of bloggers seem to dislike the man, But remember he did get voted in.
Hi all..for those of you interested in writing to the editor, I have a few other papers you might consider. The Searchlight…11 Broadway Ave…Culbertson, MT 59218……The Glasgow Courier…341 Third Ave. South…Glasgow, MT 59230 and The Wolf Point Herald…www.herald@nemont.net. You never know who will read your letter and the more that have the opportunity to hear about our desire to see Barry free the better the chances that we’ll see it happen.
wow Sharon, way to go… Mike Mc Grath DOES not HAVE to recuise himself, he was NOT one of the lawyers at Barry’s origional trial, he has NEVER heard Barry’s case before his court..
Could it be as reported after Bromgard was released there are over 200 plus individuals requesting forensic (DNA) evidence be re-tested because Melinkoff was found incompetent by a court of law and his peers? BUT McGrath only approved 9? Wouldn’t this be conflict of interest because Melinkoff helped convict McGrath’s cases not to mention Racicot’s? How many innocent victims besides Barry sit in prison still today because of this?
This is not true either,,, Judge Carla Grey wanted those who Melnikoff had “TESTIFIED” to and who was part of the trials… not all 200,,, get a grip
2164: The only thing that is astonishing is how much of a jackass you are. Go stick it up your a$$…You are probably Mike McGrath himself. And McGrath is just as guilty as the people who beat Kim Nees to death.
Why Mike McGrath HAS NOT publicly removed himself from Barry’s case? One do-gooder’s opinion…
Could it be as reported after Bromgard was released there are over 200 plus individuals requesting forensic (DNA) evidence be re-tested because Melinkoff was found incompetent by a court of law and his peers? BUT McGrath only approved 9? Wouldn’t this be conflict of interest because Melinkoff helped convict McGrath’s cases not to mention Racicot’s? How many innocent victims besides Barry sit in prison still today because of this?
Could it be because Barry’s attorney’s requested the evidence in his own case for analysis; but the Montana Crime Lab could not locate the evidence while McGrath was in office as the Montana Attorney General? Who did McGrath hold accountable? Why didn’t McGrath insist as offered an independant auditor be allowed access to the crime lab?
Could it be because there is to this day 11 fingerprints still UNIDENTIFIED including the bloody palm print from Barry’s case BUT Barry’s prints were conclusively cleared by the FBI?
Could it be The State of Montana has FAILED TO PROVE BARRY BEACH killed Kim Nees and took the easy way out instead of finding and incarcerating the GUILTY?
McGrath’s statement on the Montana Surpreme Court web-site is redicilious; as quoted:
Montana’s Judicial Branch seeks to provide equal access to justice for all who use it while building public trust and confidence in the Montana court system.
This web site is designed to provide helpful, accessible, easy-to-use information about courts in Montana and answer citizens’ questions about the Judicial Branch and the important work it does.
Thank you for visiting the site. We hope you will find information that will be useful.
Mike McGrath
Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court
My question is where is Barry’s equal access to justice; the public trust; and confidence in the MONTANA JUDICIAL SYSTEM? THERE IS NONE!!
Following item #3
MONTANA CODE 2007
3-1-803. Disqualification of judges — all courts.
DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES
This section shall, in its application, apply to all courts listed in section 3-1-101 except a court of impeachment in the state senate.
Any justice, judge, justice of the peace, municipal court judge or city court judge must not sit or act in any action or proceeding:
1. To which he is a party, or in which he is interested.
2. When he is related to either party or any attorney or member of a firm of attorneys of record for a party by consanguinity or affinity within the third degree, computed according to the rules of law;
3. When he has been attorney or counsel in the action or proceeding for any party or when sitting in a case on appeal he as a judge in the lower court rendered or made the judgment, order, or decision appealed from.
History: En. Sup. Ct. Ord. dated June 17, 1987; amd. July 29, 1987; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Sept. 13, 1988, eff. Sept. 13, 1988; amd. Sup. Ct. Ord. Dec. 5, 2000, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.
Sounds like a good case for the United States Attorney General’s Office to assure Mike McGrath can’t cover his and Racicot’s tracks anymore.
Montana what are you afraid of? The TRUTH?
What you don’t know about the Montana Supreme Court is astonishing. None of this information is secret. Either do it yourself or have one of your do-gooder lawyers call the court and ask about the schedule. Ask when Beach’s appeal was classified (late January). Ask how many judges it’s been assigned to (five). If it’s not assigned to all seven justices, then, it’s not scheduled for oral argument.
Anyone find it coincidental that since Mike McGrath was elected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, that Barry’s case has been put on the eternal back burner?
Take a look at the Supreme Court’s website:
http://www.montanacourts.org
Look at the schedule for upcoming oral arguments. Every single case that is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court for oral argument was filed AFTER the last brief was received in Barry’s appeal.
I read through the Supreme Court rules and procedures and it became very clear what has happened. It says that the Chief Justice will assign all the current appeals to a panel each week (Tuesday I believe it says). Once assigned, the panel will determine if the case needs to be heard for oral argument, dismissed, or just ruled upon.
Well, since McGrath knows he will have to recuse himself from the case for his blatant personal prejudice against Barry, he is inflicting his own punishment by burying Barry’s appeal.
I for one am not surprised due to the unethical behavior of McGrath in the past, but he is pushing the boundaries of judicial ethics pretty hard. Seems to me that maybe citizens should be filing judicial complaints against McGrath for unethical behavior as Chief Justice. Only problem is, from what I understand from the court’s rules and procedures is that he would have to assign that case as well. Wonder if that will end up in the trash can as well?
Hmmmm…what a wonderful system! The police police themselves. The judges answer to nobody. And the politicians keep raping society. When are we going to stand together and fight the injustice of it all? When are we going to take back this land and make it once again the county it was founded as? What do we do?
Isn’t the Montana Supreme Court due back from their summer break? Montana it’s time for change! The entire world knows Barry’s innocent and its time to actually do the legally responsible thing for once! Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones!
#2160 Barry’s mom is doing well and appreciates your concern.
What did someone mean when they said “another death in Barry’s family”? Did something happen to his mom recently?
Why do some bloggers want to compete? Nobody cares who knows who here. If you have something important to say, or have some evidence to share, pass it along to the right people; otherwise, keep your claws hidden.
How many people have stated they know what happened at the party the night Kim was killed on the blog?
Those of you who knew Kim and were at the party that night who know what happened to her; would you give us the details that apparently are missing if our posted opinions and the evidence is so wrong? It’s been stated you know Barry is innocent, but you haven’t said why you know this to be true?
I can’t imagine being at a party witnessing something so horrible happening to one of my friends. My prayers are with you all AND AS ALWAYS WITH KIM, BARRY AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Good things will not come to those that lie and manipulate to get their way. The Montana Supreme Court should be ruling on this case soon.
Well, excuse me, see I have been busy with so many things and yes, I am a month behind,,, And yeah, I WAS Kims’s friend, just ask Glena… I have plenty of prayers thank you,
If you were such good friends with Kim, you would know her 30th anniversary has already passed. It was June 16th, 1979. I’ll keep praying for you along with Barry and the Nees family.
Me, how long have I been supporting Barry Beach?? Ah, if Kim was my friend and it is now 2009..lets see, it is 30 years… Remember the anniversary of Kim’s brutal murder is upon us, Kim..one day I pray the truth will come out and you can rest, as well as your family..
Those who were there, who know, who heard, I feel such sadness as your lives are worse than death..
Could you please enlighten us on how long you have been involved with this case? For some we have been supporting Barry for the last 30 years! So please do not tell me how to get on his visiting list as I also know that you just write the mailroom to be removed. That simple. Many letters to the editor in years past have not printed. So don’t give false hope to those that think their letters might be printed, as they may or may not.
There are NO hero’s to this case, that is not what it is about.. I have read these blogs from day one, I know Barry is innocent of killing Kim Nees and will always feel that way,,, but it seems to me that with all this “GOSSIP” and people who have no clue about what they are talking about, who they are making comments to, it is really just another soap opera…I KNEW KIM, I am friends with members of Kim’s family and all I ever hear is poor Barry Beach.. yes, to a point..BUT I know people a long list of people Barry Beach has hurt over the years, who he has lied to, manipulated to get what he wants and when he does, he moves on to the next victim.. it is part of the prison mentality..I know men who have left that prison who are decent men and they will tell you of the games that are played..Barry is NOT above that…
And no one would “INTENTIONALLY” hurt the Nees family, but all of this does in one way or another, by the remarks that no one knows who they are remarking to, just like when I have posted before.. I get slammed for thinking of the WHOLE picture..not just Barry Beach.. what if you were Pam Nees, Diane Nees or Glena Lockman, reading this?? NO one has done anything FOR any of them, is there a raffle to build a memorial for Kim?? Is there a rally to raise money for a Memorial scholarship in Kims name?? NO, all the money is spent on things beyond the control of anyone..
Stop gossiping, stop trying to be the hero, none of this would be where it was if it were not for Darlen Peterson.. she is the one who took this to the governor, she is the one who took the heat when CM got mad at her and Barry for doing this..
Stop talking stupid about Eddie, Maude and Sissy, yes we ALL know the situations there, but bad mouthing and talking about others is morally wrong and does nothing to make anyone on here look professional..
HELLO???????????????????????
Where is the next page?
NEXT PAGE PLEASE
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#2145 I don’t believe anyone could mention Barry’s plight without remembering Kim too. There’s not a person alive who would ever offend the Nees family. Why would you even suggest such a thing?
As for Barry hurting someone? That’s redicilious unless he gets a free pass out of Deer Lodge on the weekends. He’s not allowed to walk free; call without a pre-paid number; letters can go unanswered and visits are at the descretion of the person visiting him with a pre-approved visitors application by the applicant. It puzzles me how you could even say this or why, but then again if the truth were known he wouldn’t be in prison.
#2143 stated the paper would print anything; you say Bonnie would never print anything before. If you don’t support Barry, which obviously you don’t then why in the world are you on this site, which is dedicated to Barry’s freedom and the TRUTH? Don’t take offense to those of us who do support Barry and bringing Kim’s murderer to justice. Unless you have something to go on besides that trumphed up coerced confession I’d ask you to prove us all otherwise.
Thankyou for setting #2144 straight. Seems to me like everyone NOW wants to become a hero in this case! Let’s all let Centurion Ministries and MFJ continue with the GREAT job they have done and will continue to do so. Until the Montana Supreme Court rules, (hopefully soon) get to know the real Barry Beach. I’ll be looking for your letter to the editor in the Ft. Peck Journal.
WOW… how can you write stuff like this and not know WHO you may be speaking to?? What IF this person is a member of the NEES FAMILY..and what THEY may have been going through the last 30 years.
As far as Bonnie, SHE never offered to lend a hand until she thought that maybe SHE would get something out of it..I know people who have written to Bonnie in hopes of getting a letter in the paper and she would NEVER do it, so there is not a great sense of integrity there!!
I just hope your so called TRUTH does not hurt anyone else in your verbal attacks on people whom you do not know!
Barry Beach is not the only person who is suffering in all this.. this has hurt many people including THE NEES FAMILY AND LEST WE NOT FORGET ALL THE PEOPLE BARRY BEACH HAS HURT ALONG THE WAY!
#2143 It’s a well known fact amoung Barry’s supporters that Bonnie ownes the paper. I’d like to ask YOU if Bonnie knows your posting comments like this?
Maybe you were there that fateful night “30″ years ago when Kim was brutally attacked and Barry was at home asleep. Want to get something off your chest? We’d all love to hear what’s been eating at YOU for the last “30″ years!
Seems to me if YOU care or know so much then YOU’D encourage people instead of critizing those who do! But then again that’s why Barry’s still in prison. Truth… What a concept!
I’d like to extend my appreciation to those who live on the Fort Peck Reservation and cared enough about the truth to come forward….
#2141 - If you didn’t know this already, the Ft. Peck Journal is owned by Barry’s step sister. Of course they will print anything. Any concerns or questions have been there a million times. So sad that you think you can do something now as this case is 30 years old now. My prayers are with Barry as if this is all he has left. I think Barry got bumped off MSNBC again to Michael Jackson. Time to water your flowers?
Maude looks like a cross between an obese pile of sagging cellulite and a hippopotamus’ anus. As for Sissy, the overly wrinkled worn out skank looks like something that would scare the H*ll out of a scarecrow.
Centurion Ministries could have cracked this case very easily if they would have told Maude that they would take her to the International House of Pancakes in exchange for the truth. Case closed. For Sissy’s testimony they could have provided her with a 10-day supply of narcotics and bought her an iron, to remove some of those wrinkles from her prehistoric face.
In an attempt to keep Barry’s case/injustice in the public eye the Fort Peck Journal has agreed to print letters written to the editor. Questions, concerns, etc can be sent to:
Fort Peck Journal
P.O.Box 351
Poplar, MT 59255
Ahhh, you claim to be a CHRISTIAN and you are on here stating things you do not know for sure..have you ever met Maude?? Obviously not, Maude is a very pretty woman, even though drugs have ravaged her body, she is still very pretty…Sissy is Sissy and have YOU ever met her, can you TESTIFY as to who and what she is?? I suggest you shut up until you have walked in anothers shoes.
Oh my goodness, you are so behind in the whole scene, this information is about 30 years old now..
THERE IS NO EVIDENCE LEFT AT THE MONTANA CRIME LAB OR IN THE EVIDENCE ROOM FOR ANYONE TO “HOLD HOSTAGE” it truly amazes me how some of you claim to be so “in the know on this case and you are actually clue-less” Poor Barry if this is all he has left, this is so very sad..
To Will Brewer….when you read this will you please contact me at scc79535@yahoo.com. Thanks.
I see what you’re saying about the Judge, but I have a close connection to someone at the Arson Investigation Bureau, and I’m not sure how I feel about probation for someone who purposely sets a fire and kills someone in the process. There isn’t enough from the link to make a decision. (What was her gain?)
As far as the Judge’s wife, that is totally unfair that she got off.
Try this website
http://app.mt.gov/conweb/
enter just the last name and you will see June is her middle name. Her Judge was the same crook that Barry had in Wolf Point. The one who’s wife was driving drunk down the wrong side of the road. It is interesting how the editor’s always have to put in their two cents, when it is an inmate. Her crime seems to be homicide and arson.
2134. I appreciate your response. It sure IS frustrating. I understand that things were different in the 80’s, but how many cases do we see where the case has been reopened with a whole new trial? Barry’s case should be looked at in a different light, especially since there is NO evidence that points that he was the killer. The poor families that have been through so much. It’s hard to imagine either situation; a daughter who is never coming home, and a son who is serving time for it. May they all find peace within.
By the way, in response to the letter from the female inmate. She does have some valid points, but there are cases where I believe rehabilitation is not helpful, such as a child pedophile situation. There are other cases where inmates can truly be changed and deserve another chance. I don’t know what sentence June Enright is serving, so it’s hard to say.
To 2132, I understand the frustration. I posted 2131 and all I was trying to point out was that back in the ’80s, you didn’t necessarily need evidence so long as you had a confession. Didn’t matter that the confession didn’t match real well. It goes to the mentality, “Well, he must have done it. Why else would he have confessed?”
Once he was convicted, it’s a whole different matter. That’s why they’ve appealed and appealed. I don’t know how to hole the parole board, the Attorney General or the Governor to be accountable for this situation. How do you account for a man being sentenced to 100 years no parole for a murder when there is absolutely no corroborating evidence that he was even IN TOWN the night of the murder much less at the scene and involved.
For the parole board to have made it’s ludicrous decision in 2007 as they did is one of those great mysteries like how the Egyptians built the pyramids or Stonehenge. Yet at the same time, since they made that decision, they should be held accountable for it and provide reasoning as to how this man continue to be held in prison with no evidence against him.
On another note, I was in Billings over the weekend and saw a letter to the editor in the Billings Gazette from Thursday, June 18 — http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/06/18/opinion/letters/40-paroleboard.txt.
The letter was written by an inmate in the women’s prison, but anyone following Barry’s case knows all too well how poor the parole board is. The content of the letter is provided below.
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Letter: Montana deserves better than its Parole Board
The Montana Board of Pardons and Parole was created in Montana in 1889. Since then the Parole Board has evolved into a body of government that has more power than the governor. The primary goal of the board is to release inmates after they have been rehabilitated and served an appropriate sentence. This is not happening. The No. 2 board objective is “to make every feasible effort to bring about the rehabilitation of those inmates incarcerated or released.” There are many inmates who deserve their chance to be paroled.
The Parole Board does not follow the recommendations of the prison staff in accessing the offender’s ability to integrate safely back into the community. Many offenders have done an excellent job of recognizing their mistakes and are eager to begin a law-abiding lifestyle. The quality of prison staff has improved a great deal since 1889, and this change is reflected in the treatment and rehabilitation of inmates.
Taxpayers are throwing away good money after bad when the Parole Board will not recognize the positive change the prison programs and counseling have accomplished with the inmate population. What is the purpose of spending millions of dollars on rehabilitation, then refuse to recognize the hard work of both the staff and the inmate?
Everything has an expiration date, and maybe the time has come to retire the Parole Board. The people of Montana deserve better than they are receiving under this antiquated board of “do nothing” but retry and reconvict a reformed inmate.
June Enright
Billings
Editor’s note: The letter writer is an inmate at Montana Women’s Prison, serving a 75-year sentence and will be eligible for parole in 2015, according to the Department of Corrections.
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To Mr. Brewer, to the best of my knowledge the following are the most accurate answers to your questions:
Q- What did Barry and his friends do on the night of Kim Nees’ death?
A- Barry Beach, Calib Gourneau and Shannon O’Brien split up approx. 630-7pm on 6-15-79. At that time, Barry Beach walked home alone. His sister Barbara saw him in bed at approx. 1230am.
Q- What kind of car?
A- 1970 Ford Ranchero owned by Barry Beach.
Q- Who was with him?
A- Calib Gourneau and Shannon O’Brien were with Barry on 6-15-79. At approx. 930pm, Calib and Shannon walked back to Poplar. Only Calib and Shannon know what happened between 630pm when Barry left the beach and 930pm when they left.
Q- How long did they swim?
A- Barry and Calib first swam at noon on 6-15-79 at Deigo Bend. At approx. 130pm they went to town to pick up Shannon. The 3 then went 1/2 mile NE to Sandy Beach. At approx. 530pm they attempted to leave but Barry’s car got stuck in the sand.
Sandy Beach is approx. 1/2 NE of Poplar. The Train Bridge park is 1/4 SW of Poplar. It is approx. 1 mile between the airport and the high school in Poplar on Hwy.2.
Q- Did anyone see him there?
A- Centurion Ministries interviewed over 230 Poplar residents and classmates of Kim Nees and Barry Beach. Not 1 of the 230 saw Barry after approx. 730pm when he went home on 6-15-79.
Q- Did he go back to retrieve his vehicle?
A- The next day, Barry Beach was at his granddad’s ranch approx. 18 miles SE of Poplar. They branded cattle all day long. However that morning, Barry asked his mom, Roberta Clincher to call a family friend from the Chevy Dealer garage to take a tow truck down and get Barry’s car. This took place on 6-16-79 by the Chevy dealer.
Q- What happened to the vehicle?
A- On 6-11-79 Barry and his mom entered into an agreement with the Ford dealer to trade Barry’s Ranchero in for a Cutlass Supreme. Everything regarding the trade was in writing before Barry’s car got stuck on 6-15-79. On 6-20-79 Barry completed the car deal in preparation for a long planned trip to meet his dad in Louisiana.
If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
I hope this helps.
With all that said, 2131, I am still having trouble understanding why some prosecutor/atty cannot stir this case with a BANG. You would think that this would be an open and shut case for someone to make a big name for themselves. I know the Centurion team have done a great job, but this is 2009 where we have DNA and loads of defense for an innocent man!
Never give up! FREE BARRY BEACH NOW!!
To 2128, I agree that there is no evidence pointing to Barry’s involvement in the crime in any way. Given the time of the trial in the early 80’s, having any kind of confession to the crime (coerced or not) led people to believe, “Well, he must have done it. Why else would he have confessed?”
People today still don’t understand why a person would confess to a crime they didn’t commit. From reading the 2007 testimony, the murder had already seriously derailed Barry’s life by interfering with his ability to get a special clearance in the Navy.
So, with the cronies in Louisiana coaching Barry to confess to the crime and go through the trial so that he can be cleared once and for all — after all, there was no way he could be convicted since there was no evidence connecting him to it… Then, by having gone through a trial and being cleared, Barry would have been able to live out the rest of his life having been cleared of the murder.
If you dangle that in front of an angry 20-year-old whose life had already been severely altered by that crime, I bet there would be a fairly high percentage of young men who would falsely confess — just to end the interrogation and have the prospect of not having their life ruined further by a crime they didn’t commit.
2129, I must say your vivid descriptions are quite humorous.
Maude Greyhawk is an obese and putrid pig who should be sitting in a prison instead of sitting in an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Sissy Atkinson is a worn-out hag of a junkie whose face has more wrinkles that King Tut’s buttocks. These two piles of vermin should have spent all of these years behind bars shriveling away into piles of dried dung.
And Richie McDonald eats like a sow and resembles Shamu.
I agree 2127. And I have also had questions about the bloody prints. I can’t believe they can’t be lifted and tested. What happened to Kim’s truck? if fingerprints were never lifted and it was destroyed, then there is no case. Kim’s killer,(s) need to be brought to justice, but without evidence, how can anyone be tried? If they are so sure Barry did this, then I believe a good prosecutor could win the case by proving that there is nothing that points the finger to Barry. Just don’t understand how nobody could get him off without any proof. So unfair.
….. all went down to the river to swim for a couple of hours. When they were getting ready….
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Everyone needs to know
WHERE
Barry, Calieb and Shannon got stuck with Barrys car is not even remotely in the same place as Kim was Murdered. Other side of town, not even close. This is a mistake law enforcement want people to believe and is often overlooked.
Mr. Brewer, I’ll do my best to answer each question as you’ve asked it to the best of my knowledge. I hope it’s helpful to you and your understanding of how brutally Kim Nees died and the injustice to both she and Barry….
***Barry; his supposedly best friend and “blood brother” and Shannon O’brien; Calieb’s girlfriend all went down to the river to swim for a couple of hours. When they were getting ready to leave Barry’s car broke down and he alone walked back to town and home where he fell asleep. His sister Barbara is the only eye witness to this, but her testimony was refused by both Barry‘s original attorney and any law enforcement at the time of his arrest. Calieb Gourneau and Shannon O’brien stayed behind with the car. I believe it was Shannon’s testimony that she and Calieb stayed in the car on a very hot day with the windows rolled up and the doors locked for several hours. You can find her testimony along with Calieb’s on the website in the original trial transcripts.
***Following the vehicle is a dead end as it’s long been gone. You must remember it was 3 years after Kim’s death that Barry was coerced into that confession.
***It’s my understanding they were down by the train bridge in a sandy beach area where the car broke down. The way the drawings look it’s quite a way up the river from where Kim’s body was found and nowhere close to the party.
***Barry mentioned walking by “Head Start” on his way home in the confession. The Head Start building was not in existence when Kim was murdered. That should say it all not to mention all the other evidence proving Barry didn’t kill Kim.
I’d like to know who those 11 unidentified fingerprints belong to! The number 6 in blood I’ve no doubt belongs to the owner of that infamous bloody palm print Mahlum and the crew ran hoops around to not identify.
God’s Promises Barry!!
I would like to receive the details of what Barry &
his friends did on the night of kim nee’s death.
Barry was not seen anywhere that night after returning from the afternoon trip where his car broke down.
How close was his group, to the
location of Kim Nee’s party?
On the other side of town and then some.
Did anyone see him
there?
No one has come forward to say he was out that night at all. He went home and went to sleep.
He says he went home and went to sleep, his sister testified to that.
montana for justice.
I personally have read all of the statements on mr.
barry beach.
I would like to receive the details of what Barry &
his friends did on the night of kim nee’s death.
what kind of car? Who was with him? Where did they go? How long did he go swimming? Who owned the vehicle? How close was his group, to the
location of Kim Nee’s party? Did anyone see him
there? He went home and went to sleep. Did he go
back the next day to retrieve his vehicle? What
happended to the vehicle and his witnesses who
were with him? Very, very, very vital to this
case.
I am in agreement with the evidence I have inpected on the internet and Dateline that he
is an innocent man. I would like to help.
Please advise of above information and thank you
for listening to someone who cares about BARRY
BEACH’S freedom. Thank you very much.
We live in such a law suit happy society. What if we were to pool our money and sue the state, the cops, the governor the ex governor and on and on. Name them all in a lawsuit and let the chips fall were they may. Do you think it would help. It would definitely get some media attention. Sue the Montana Supreme Court, everyone, look at me wrong and you are part of the Barry Beach for justice lawsuit. I am tired of hurry up and wait. Oh, and I can only imagine how tired Barry is. Justice….. when……
Following please find the May 14 article regarding the break in of the evidence room by an esteemed Roosevelt County Deputy. Seems old habits die hard! At least the current Sheriff took immediate action and fired the officer after searching his home in Wolf Point. So my hats off to him.
I’ve no doubt had Bobby Carpenter the Sheriff back in 79 (Sissy Atkinson’s Brother) and the FBI officers done their job; searched Steve Grey Hawks residence they would have found the murder weapon the girls used to kill Kim with AND had Grey Hawk not been allowed to keep his job all those years I don’t believe Maude would have been able to continue her rein of terror on the community and kill 2 more innocent people besides Kim not to mention having taken Barry‘s life from him too. So the way it looks; Maude’s had a lot of help covering her tracks all these years not to mention Sissy, Joanne and the rest of the crew….
I believe this is a good example of why Steve Bullock Montana’s esteemed Attorney General should look into Barry’s wrongful conviction, step up to the plate and set him free!
God’s Promises Barry!!!
What was taken? Cases tainted?
By Richard Peterson for the Journal
A Roosevelt County jailer was fired from his job after authorities accused him of breaking into the county’s evidence room on April 20, Roosevelt County Sheriff Freedom Crawford said.
Jared Weeks Combs, who had been on the job for the past five months, was immediately suspended from his job after authorities executed a search warrant at his residence in Wolf Point on April 21, the sheriff said.
Information gathered from interviews and security tape revealed that Combs Weeks is the prime suspect, Crawford said.
The FBI is assisting in the investigation and the case will be taken to court, Crawford said. “This case is a criminal investigation and we have been working with the FBI to get it adjudicated in court,” he said. “One bad egg will not tarnish the professional reputation of my staff.”
The sheriff said he would be meeting with county, tribal and the U.S. Attorney’s office to see if the break-in will affect any of the cases, and that it will be determined on a case by case basis.
Crawford declined to release what was stolen as it’s part of an “active investigation.”
Crawford added that extra security measures have been implemented around the evidence room.
The sheriff’s office underwent a makeover earlier this month. Crawford said the remodeling project had been planned before the evidence room was broken into. Crews repainted the inside, remodeled the front offices and installed new security cameras throughout the building.
This is the second time an agency has helped out with an investigation at the jail. Last summer, the state Department of Criminal Investigations was called after two inmates escaped.
Convicted drug dealer Robbie War Club, 48, a former cop who was later indicted for murder, left the jail along with Jessie Johnson, 20, both of Wolf Point. Johnson was found the following day at a Poplar residence and War Club was tracked and captured in Denver.
Crawford said the circumstances that led to the walk away have since been corrected. A new head jailer was also immediately hired.
There is no justice 2120. Not in this case. It’s hard to imagine that nothing points a finger to Barry and there is no evidence that puts him at the scene, yet he is the one serving time. I know there are a lot of corrupt officials out there who can do and say anything if they want. Who can go against them? You say the Bible says the truth will set you free. Yes, free in your mind that is, and that’s what Barry has to hold on to; the fact that HE knows the truth.
Another death in the family of Barry Beach. He continues to sit in prison for a crime he didn’t commit while he sees the death of his grandfather, grandmother, step-father, step-sister, uncle and step-brother along with others. He has had to hear news from prison guards about the brain anneurism of his father and heart attack of his mother. He has had to hear from family members the result of brain surgeries on his father, uncle and sister to see if they survived the surgeries. Sitting in a cell waiting to hear about life on the “outside” and not able to participate because of the cowardly actions of people responsible for the death of Kim Nees. Helpless to be with his family or start one of his own because of cowards refusing to accept responsibility for their actions. All we can do is continue to pray for the truth to come to light and for Barry to be set free. The bible says that the truth will set YOU free but it will free both the Beach and Nees families who are imprisoned by the knowledge that the true killers are still free. Where is the justice in that? I implore the AG’s office to search their hearts for the justice in this continued imprisonment of the Beach and Nees families and take action to right this wrong that has gone on too long.
I totally agree, BUT you have to have “another’s” prints, hair and blood compared to what evidence was found, which by the way the State of Montana has said they conveniently mis-placed all the evidence in their custody otherwise, Centurion would have been allowed to inventory when they requested their help in finding the missing evidence.
Mahlum and those key stone cops failed to obtain and compare those people we all know were there and killed Kim to the evidence that was found at the murder scene. When that’s done then you will have the true killers of Kim.
Pride is a terrible thing as those responsible all know they’re guilty of NOT following the evidence. Instead, they turned their heads and allowed Steve Grey Hawk and his daughter to get away with more than one murder. I just wonder how many more there are we don’t know about.
God’s Promises Barry!
#2117…this is my point. If nothing matches Barry, then they have no choice but to set him free. There has to be SOMETHING left that matches another’s DNA.
There was NO evidence found that matched Barry and this is verified time and time again by the FBI reports.
Roosevelt County authorities and Marc Racicot took the easy way out by manipulating a scared young man named Barry Beach 3 years after Kim’s brutal murder.
Please, can anyone tell me if there were ever any hair, print or blood samples taken from Joanne or Maude? I don’t think so. The Key Stone Cops jumped hoops to avoid getting samples for comparison because they knew these two were GUILTY! All Mahlum ever did was come up with pathetic scenarios about what he thought took place when the entire time I believe he already knew.
Montana stands by Barry’s coerced confession and I believe you have to have reasonable cause to request a court order to exhume a body. Autopsy showed Kim didn’t have anything under her nails etc. as the coerced confession stated she’d scratched Barry. There was however a broken gold chain found around Kim’s neck. Could that be to the necklace Maude, Joanne, and Caleb all told the attorney general’s office they’d found all at separate times?
Since Mahlum and the rest of those covering the crime didn’t get any samples from Joanne, Maude and the rest of the gang that were there that fateful night there isn’t anything to compare samples to. That’s how Maude was allowed to kill yet 2 more innocent people and continued to terrify Fort Peck and why I believe Barry sits in prison today.
I’d ask those who were there that night to speak out; tell the truth! If you didn’t participate, but witnessed Kims murder has it been worth being terrified all the years in fear of your life? Has it been worth staying silent? Hasn’t there been enough hurt? You know who you are and God help you!
God’s Promises!
Ok..with DNA and all, why can’t Barry be cleared? I just saw where a TX man was cleared of a murder that happened in 1986 using DNA. Bodies can be exhumed and tested now. Clear Barry Beach once and for all!!!
I only wish it was a joke.
I haven’t heard anything from Fort Peck Journal, but am hopeful it won’t be long so we all will know what the article says and can follow the Sheriff’s actions. We should NOT let this be swept under the rug as Mahlum did 25 years ago in Barry’s case.
You are so joking, and all your articles I like them. Very good!
FYI!!
I’ve heard that in the 5/14/09 FORT PECK JOURNAL, which hasn’t been published on-line to date; there’s an article of interest. Looks like the Sheriff Department’s old habits die hard…
On page 27 there’s apparently an article stating that a SHERIFF’S DEPUTY BROKE INTO THE EVIDENCE ROOM ON A CURRENT CASE!!
I’d like to know if the deputy is a family member of a guilty party like Steve Grey Hawk is the father of Maude Grey Hawk Kirn in Barry’s case? Let us not forget Steve Grey Hawk broke into the evidence room in a judge’s chamber; which was clearly marked to stay out; claiming to go to the bathroom when there wasn’t one. Maude admitted to “only kicking Kim in the head” that fateful night, admitted to having Kim’s necklace in her possession after Kim’s murder and against a subpoena failed to appear at the BOPP hearing with not one consequence to any of the actions!
I’ll be curious to see what was taken this time. The case is now tainted so what effect does this have? Another cover-up? Another innocent person sent to prison? Are they going to charge the deputy this time? Time will tell if it’s a re-take of Barry’s case! COVER UP???
I’ve requested a copy of the article be sent to me so if I receive it I’ll post, but I’d appreciate it if anyone who has the article to take the time for the rest of us.
Montana is still holding the evidence in Barry’s case hostage. Let’s all call, write, and e-mail Steve Bullock to allow Centurion Ministries access for that inventory they asked for! Put the pressure on and assure Montana hold’s these people accountable!!!
Attorney General Steve Bullock
Department of Justice
P.O. Box 201401
Helena, MT 59620-1401
Phone: (406) 444-2026
Fax: (406) 444-3549
E-mail: contactdoj@mt.gov
Kim, Barry the citizens of Fort Peck and Roosevelt County and all the victims of the unsolved murders deserve nothing less!!
God’s Promises!!!!
Oh is this not professional?>
I have written in the past about a “writing committee”. Being new to the blog I wasnt sure I should be the person making suggestions, but I don’t mind sharing what I’ve been up to. Check out Craig Watkins, District Atty of Dallas Co. He has established a special division called the Conviction Integrity Unit. The 1st of it’s kind. I’ve sent letters encouraging MT to establish the 2nd. I sent my letters to Steve Bullock, Gov. Schweitzer, Dan Weinberg, Jessie McQuillan both of the MT Innocence Project and State Senators Windy Boy and Hamlett. It might be a good idea for others to do the same. This division of the DA office should be in every state.
Oh…and for the person who asked about the board’s Ms. O’Connor. She has(unfortunately)been reappointed.
Just wondering if anyone is heading the letter writing committee. Haven’t heard anything in awhile. Many of us would like to continue to write letters. Any new suggestions?
Jay Via cited numerous years of experience in various areas of expertise and the AG’s office just encouraged him in that testimony when truth be told, when Barry was arrested, Jay Via was new and gunning to prove his conviction record so prove that his new interrogation techniques work. I still wonder how they justify the fact that Barry “confessed” to other things under the known premise that “they have to prove you did it with evidence and since there isn’t any…you won’t and can’t be found guilty” and those “confessions” were proven false because Barry wasn’t even around or the real killers were connected with DNA but yet they continue to hold that the “confession” re: Kim is true. They avoid addressing this because it would bring to light their shoddy and corruptive police work! Look at the transcripts promising Via a trip to Montana and a steak dinner by then Sheriff Mahlum. Brings another light to “good ol boys”. Shame on all of the police involved in this matter! Ritchie McDonald, Steve Grayhawk, Dean Mahlum, Jay Via and Calhoun. Ever wonder why your lives have been full of trouble and despair? The one honest officer testified on the stand that the footprints at the scene appeared to be girls but he was ushered off the stand rather quickly because Rascoit didn’t want to hear what he had to testify to. Corruption 101!
For as many times as the Attorney General’s office has accused Barry of murdering Kim; I’d like for once to see the AG’s office come up with some solid proof. Not once have they done so because there isn’t any. Steve Bullock I hope you’re a better man and take your oath of office more seriously. Swear on a BIBLE???
Look at the case of Tim Cole in Texas. That poor man died in his cell before he was exonerated; but his family prevailed on his behalf. According to the statistics 235 innocent people were released from prison 33 of which were based on PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT!! I’d say if someone looked into the Racicot and McGrath’s era they’d find a whole lot more than 33!
Steve Bullock needs to read some of the transcripts his upstanding employee’s and the police work that was done on Barry’s case. It doesn’t take an idiot to figure out they intimidated witnesses and covered their tracks rather than doing their job of locking up the real murderers of Kim Nees.
While waiting on the Supreme Court to assign Barry’s case and notify us all McGrath has recues himself I’ve been mulling over the AG’s statements they took before Barry’s BOPP hearing. Calvin Lester the poor man not only was intimidated as a child, but even now! Richie McDonald a bonafied part of the sheriff’s department was allowed to sit in with Pubell and Wellenstein during the interview with Mr. Lester! Um….wouldn’t that be out right intimidation of a witness? Not to mention the fact Mr. Lester apparently was in some sort of release housing where the interview took place. Yeah, Richie McDonald who lied under oath; for up close and personal intimidation then threaten Mr. Lester with his freedom too? That would make for a one sided statement if I’ve ever heard of one. Via taught his class well while visiting the fine state of Montana on a free ticket.
Sure hope Mr. Bullock does his homework and cleans house. Barry isn’t asking for any favors just the truth and his freedom….God’s Promises Barry!
Another birthday come and gone for Barry and we all grow older…except for Kim whose life ended early at the hands of violence. Memories linger of the horror surrounding this tragic display of aggression. Barry has lived most of his adult life behind bars for an act of aggression that he couldn’t have possibly committed. The evidence is proof of that. Several sets of footprints at the scene. Law enforcement corruption, government officials turning a blind eye to the truth right before them, even when testified to by numerous individuals. Manipulation of statutes and bylaws to meet their lack of moral integrity. Fear motivates it all. Fear that the truth will come out and wrongs will be made right. Fear that they will lose jobs. Fear from the real culprits that they will go to prison. Fear that restitution will need to be forwarded to Barry for this injustice. Fear that they will all by held accountable for their actions or lack thereof. The lack of action is as much a sin and violation of moral integrity as if they had committed the crime themselves. People were there the night of Kim’s brutal murder. People know what happened. People know Barry is innocent. People know what needs to be done to get Barry out of prison. People need to step up and accept the accountability and responsibility of their actions or lack thereof. People are living in fear of the consequences. Barry is in prison but these people are imprisoned by the knowledge they carry with them every day that they could right a wrong and free an innocent man. Only people of moral integrity will seek to right a wrong. Our expectations should rightfully be that we all want a “better world” but until people right existing wrongs then they are just proponents of the world continuing to degenerate. What is your belief? Do you want a better world or are you one of the people who are finding excuses to keep yourself from accepting the responsibility of your actions and facing the fear of the consequences? You may lose your job but is it better to lose your integrity. I’m speaking to all the politicians and culprits of this crime. The crime of keeping an innocent man imprisoned when you have the power and the knowledge to seek out the truth. Think about it!
i wish that somebody could get all of the evil lowlifes who were at the scene the night of kim’s murder and water board them all until the truth came out. start with putrid sissy the skank and maude the ugly swine and keep going until all of those hogs squeal. someone needs to stick their foot up these sows hind ends.
Heard the Montana Supreme Court handed down a few decisions lately. It’s nice to know they’re at least doing something!
When are they going to assign Barry’s case to a justice? It’s been what 8 months now? Ridiculous!!!
When are we going to be notified McGrath has recues himself from anything dealing with Barry’s case?
We are all waiting Montana!!!
Sissy Atkinson should be in jail for a double life sentence. One for her part in the murder and the second for looking like a shriveled up turd that fell out of a warthog’s sphincter. And Maude is a bloated pig.
Exactly what is it the esteem governor considers 100 years with no parole to be? The definition of the word I do believe covers Kim Nees murder doesn’t it? Just like everything else that’s been going on in Big Sky Country. Is there any attorney or public official in the state that actually cares about the oathe they swore by? Doesn’t look that way to me. Thank you for your response as I appreciate your opinion.
Nope. Guess it proves McGrath is the liar everyone knows him to be. Didn’t he run for chief justice claiming that he was going to speed things up, that there was far too big of a backlog? Well, look at the schedule for oral arguments at http://www.montanacourts.org. McGrath isn’t doing anything. LIAR CHEAT and FRAUD. That’s what he is.
aNY WORD YET FROM THE sUPRREME cOURT?
Vandover can’t help if he was born a sissy.
What’s going on with the comments?
Next page please…
Eddy V is a sniveling wimp. If he had half the genitalia required to be classified a man, he would have already told what happened. Yet, he remains a little girl that just wants to be Indian soooo bad that he would sell out his own mother. Oh, wait, hasn’t he already done that?
As far as I know, the Gov’s office is interpreting the law to mean that someone has to have received capital punishment (be on death row) in order for the Gov to override the BOPP’s decision.
#2093 - Maybe Richie McDonald and Maude are going to adopt Eddy since he can’t make any decisions on his own. I’ve always heard he can’t make a move without getting prior approval from Maude!
Anyone know why that is????
capital offense n. any criminal charge which is punishable by the death penalty, called “capital” since the defendant could lose his/her head (Latin for caput). By the legal definition Governor Schweitzer should render a decision and free Barry Beach; and held accountable for not doing so. Regardless of whether Barry signed a coerced confession or not hasn’t any baring on the governor’s responsibility to the office. Please 2091 if you’ve any idea explain exactly what the governor’s interpretation is and how Barry doesn’t fall under this? I’d be interested in knowing how these fine lawyers have gone about changing the definition of Capital Offense to meet their own agendas.
Thank you in advance.
Richie McDonald and Maude are both a couple of bloated blimps that resemble swine manure. Any chance that they are hooking up and makin’ bacon?
Nothing from the Montana Supreme Court yet. Still waiting…
I think if you look a little closer to the Montana Code Annotated, you will see that the section you are reading applies only to cases involving capital punishment. Since Barry did not receive the death penalty, the Gov’s office is contending that the Gov has no authority over the BOPP’s decision. Yet, and this is just my opinion, the MT code does not state that capital punishment must be issued. I, for one, might interpret the code to state that for crimes in which capital punishment “COULD” be used, this code applies. In this case it would apply to Barry Beach. But, as usual, our government likes to interpret law in whatever way that best suits their purpose at that time.
Every letter I’ve written to the governor’s office concerning his authority to pardon Barry has been answered with “it’s up to the BOPP.”
As quoted directly from the Montana Code
46-23-301. Cases of executive clemency —
****The governor IS NOT BOUND BY ANY RECOMMENDATION of the board, but the governor shall review the record of the hearing and the board’s recommendation before granting or denying clemency. ****The governor HAS THE FINAL AUTHORITY to grant or deny clemency in those cases forwarded to the governor.
As stated the governor does have the FINAL authority to grant Barry a pardon and IS NOT bound by any decision the BOPP makes. Did the governor ever publish a decision? If so can someone tell me where? I can’t seem to find it. If the governor hasn’t published a decision then where’s his accountability? If I’m reading the Montana Code right it’s his duty as governor to give Barry a straight answer rather than pass the buck isn’t it?
Is my interpretation incorrect? If not then step up to the plate Governor Schweitzer! You and the rest of the world know BARRY IS INNOCENT!
Is there any News from the Supreme court yet? still got my fingers crossed that they will take a look at his case. good job to you folks that spent time in helena.
I guess MFJ had an event at the capitol this week. There is a blurb about it on the Latest News page along with some picture. Thanks MFJ.
Ditto; to this beautiful letter! I thank God, The Creator every day for the pleasure of supporting Barry and have the utmost respect for him. Barry’s given so much and asks little. Ask yourself what supporting Barry has meant in your own life. Being the poster child for injustice is a heavy burden I don’t believe any one of us could ever understand.
Barry’s reached so many all over the world! I’d like to say thank you Barry for sharing this letter and Marietta for reminding me of the blessings; there have been so many. Praying for those promises everyday!
This is a letter Barry received for Easter that he wants to share because it means so much.
Dear Barry
If anyone understands the debilitating dynamics of disappointment and despair, it is you. And if anyone knows how to help someone climb out of that bottomless hole, it’s you too! After losing to the legislature for the fourth time, I was teetering on the edge of terminal discouragement and futile rage when your Spirit-inspired and spirit-lifting letter came to me. Your kind and caring words kept me from tumbling over the edge and helped me to remember that God doesn’t call us to be successful; God only asks us to be faithful.
As I write this on Good Friday, the image of Jesus being crucified on the cross certainly exemplified that seeming failure – his “mission” gone down the tubes, so to speak, and his beloved disciples running off in fear and hiding – not a very convincing image of a successful Messiah!
Then I remember Psalm 22. Jesus was a good Jewish man whose prayers were the Psalms and I believe that He was praying that particular Psalm while He hung, dying on the cross. You are probably familiar with that too. It’s a great psalm to pray when all efforts seem to be in vain because it’s a perfect act of faith. It meets us where we are – “My God, why have you abandoned me?” — and takes us to where we should be: “Generations to come will be told of the Lord that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn the deliverance you have brought.” Jesus knew that psalm restores hope in a loving, faithful God who will never fail us nor forsake us, no matter what our life looks like, how it feels, however silent and absent God seems to be.
I bet I prayed that Psalm 22 hundreds of times during the fifteen months I had to wait to finally learn of Susie’s fate. It got me through each hour, each day, each month. And, this time, your compassionate, encouraging words got my feet, my mind and my spirit back on track, God’s track Barry! Thank you so very much!! You may think you’re stuck in a tiny 7 x 9 foot cell, but your reach is miles and miles beyond that ugly barbed-wire fence. I praise God for the gift of you in my life, Barry!! May you enjoy many Easter blessings and may you always experience Resurrection Life, no matter where you are!
I love you!
Signed,
Marietta
I hope you have all had a nice Easter. Barry must know that we haven’t given up on him, and haven’t given up on believing in his innocence. I am curious if the gals he had helping in the past are still involved. (Letter writing committee and writing to him personally). Any updates?
Has anyone ever contacted the US Attorney’s Office in Montana concerning the State of Montana’s obvious disregard for the United States Constitution and it’s citizens?
Montana obviously doesn’t care whether your from Louisiana or Montana just as long as they can lock you up without any evidence.
Barry Beach was a resident in Louisiana when they coerced that conviction out of him and then took him to Montana. Seems to me if Via and Calhoun broke the law in Louisiana then Roosevelt’s finest and Racicot in Montana for what they did to Barry then and for the last 26 years that’s a federal issue isn’t it?
The feds need to call in the CDC and CLEAN HOUSE IN MONTANA!!!
United States Attorney’s Office
District of Montana
P.O. Box 1478
Billings, MT 59103
Jessica T. Fehr
Assistant U.S. Attorney
(406) 247-4637
I found this information and thought I’d ask if anyone has written and asked the questions. Please share if so.
Thank you
Don’t forget about Cenurion Ministries for donations as they also have many years and an extremely amount of money involved in this case also. Any amount would very much appreciated.
Thank you MFJ for the information. And thank you to Mr. Bullock for meeting with the group mentioned above to learn more about this case. Hopefully, he will be moved to take action to address the horrific injustice done to Barry and his family. And hopefully, with some true investigation, the true killers will be arrested and tried.
As 2081 commented, continued monetary support for MFJ and Centurion Ministries should be considered.
Here’s an idea … all of us truly interested in helping Barry, make a donation to MontanasForJustice so they can continue doing an awesome job!!
#2079…MFJ..Thank you so much for sharing your news. Finally something positive to read.
MFJ************************
April 2, 2009
Representatives of Montanans For Justice, including a former state senator and current state representative met this week with Montana’s Attorney General, Steve Bullock.
The group met with the AG with the desire to show compelling reasons why Barry Beach’s case should be looked at again and to push for a new trial in consideration of the upcoming Supreme Court decision.
Montanans for Justice feels that the meeting was productive and that our new Attorney General gave us his full attention. While, Mr. Bullock made no commitments, he was extremely generous in giving his time and attention.
The group stressed several key issues, including the fact that none of the evidence points towards Barry Beach and actually shows another person or persons were involved, that the confession is significantly at odds with the physical evidence and that the interrogation and subsequent confession were made under highly dubious circumstances, that the Board of Pardons and Parole’s decision seemed determined in advance of the hearing and that the Department of Justice should seek the truth for justice’s sake and that of the department’s credibility.
It is the opinion of the group that Mr. Bullock left the meeting with new awareness of the breadth and scope of the exculpatory facts of the case and the level of public interest in the case. We are hopeful that our new Attorney General will look further into the matter, see the injustice involved, and help correct this miscarriage of justice. We are encouraged by the AG’s sincerity, openness to hear us out and what appears to be quality in his human character. We will keep everyone updated as we learn more.
Montanans For Justice
***********************MFJ
There has to be a court order to run the palm print.. and actually all there is of the print is a
PHOTO of it on the pickup.. so pretty hard to run it and it would have to come from Roosevelt County and that will never happen… No fundraiser is going to make any difference. Did you know that the BOPP and Brian Schweitzwer never even read a single letter from the previous letter writers?? NOPE not one and they won’t-that is why they have the mail to go through so many places before it is even decided IF the Gov or head of BOPP will get the letters….I know this for a fact, I have a friend who works in the Governor’s office.It is sad, Barry deserves to be free but it takes PROFESSIONALS who have the means, education and connections to others who can make this work.. Alot of what happens and is NOT part of Centurion and M4J makes Barry look like a circus act and if you truly care, just support those who do the real work and when GOD is ready for Barry to be free.. Barry will be free.First he has to stop all his lying, manipulating and conning people.. this behavior will never get him free..nor will all these goofy people who are doing things that make this hard on the professionals and the legal experts.
Hi Susan. I don’t have any ideas at the moment. Let me get back to you.
Hi GW..it’s scc79535. I’m definitely still interested in the letter writing campaign. I’ve been trying to gather some facts so we get the most out of our letters but keep running into people who lack “our” sense of urgency. I was thinking we could write to the Roosevelt Co. Sheriff insisting the palm print be run through the system…but was trying to find out if it’s something that requires a court order or is it cost…we may need to consider a fundraiser. Of course, if you think the letter writing should focus on someone else first, please feel free to throw your ideas into the hat. thanks.
Is scc79535@yahoo.com still interested in a letter writing campaign? Haven’t heard from her, so maybe things have changed.
Are all the laws in Montana designed to protect the good ol’ boys? The governor conveniently has no power to do anything? What’s that about? Wonder if Schweitzer put that worthless O’Conner back in to do his dirty work for him again? Has anyone heard?
Who are these people accountable to? I can’t believe they seriously think people aren’t taking notice of the fact they conveniently pass the buck on every single decision! What can WE DO TO HELP BARRY?
I’ve not ever heard where Maude Kirns was picked up for contempt of court for failure to appear under subpoena? What’s Steve Bullock going to do about it? Court documents, people lieing under oath, and statements which clearly define guilt aren’t usually ignored like this!
So how about it MFJ,what is going on?? What is happening on Barry’s behalf??
I feel this man deserves to be free….I am sick and tired of hearing about how these so-called law enforcemnt or atty’s doing stuff and getting away with IT!!!…..has anything happend yet so that Barry can walk free?…..I think we all should go back to how it all began and start putting away Attorney’s that while driveing DRUNK killed people, and cops that covered up and destroyed evidence, law makers that lie to you…let them fight for 20 years to get free, and see how they like it!!!………this man deserves to walk and live out his life the best he can and he deserves to hear that (the people who put him there,)they are SORRY and he is welcomed back into society. what is it going to take to SET HIM FREE!!!!!!!!
I dont know of anyone related to my family in the sheriff’s office (the nees Family)anymore. what i do now is that there is so much cover up because the real people who did the crime there relatives are in the police force thats why no one gives a shit anymore!
Seems like nothing is happening. The powers that be in Montana seem to be intent on keeping this man is prison while the others remain free.
did what?? I don’t see anything great on here that says anything has happened
The Poplar sheriff and the county of Rooselvelt do not care if Barry Beach ever sees the light of day.. they are still related to the Nees family and nothing will ever change their stance on this issue..Ryan R has already stated Barry Beach is where he belongs.. and those who were involved back when the Roosevelt County Atty turned the case down, duh, Barry has no chance in hell of ever getting relief there…we all know this.
OK - so does anyone else see the irony of the Roosevelt Sheriff’s first name?…
#2065 Thank you.
I was thinking perhaps we should organize a new letter writing campaign. I can be reached at scc79535@yahoo.com
Here’s the contact information for Roosevelt County and the Department of Justice.
Roosevelt County Attorney
Ryan Rusche
Post Office Box 816
Wolf Point, MT 59201
E-mail: rrusche@rooseveltcounty.org
Phone: 406.653.6295
Roosevelt County Sheriff
Freedom “Skip” Crawford
416 1/2, 2nd Avenue South
Wolf Point, MT 59201
E-Mail: fcrawford@rooseveltcounty.org
Phone: 406.653.6240
E-mail: Department of Justice
Attorney General Eric Holder
AskDOJ@usdoj.gov
You did it! …How did you do it?
I have written Senators Windy Boy and Hamlett asking for direction in changing the clemency statute. As soon as I hear from them I will let you all know.
In the meantime, Barry’s case is before the MT Supreme Court and we all need to focus our prayers on God working a miracle through these judges. A decision should be made the week of March 23.
We all need to keep Barry and his family and the judges in our prayers.
your blog is very nice !
I’d like to know if anyone’s heard if O’Conner was re-appointed to head the BOPP farce by the governor?
Hi all..I’m new to blogging and don’t want to step on any toes but did want to share a letter I received from Gov. Schweitzer. In a nutshell, he says “pursuant to MT statutes, as Governor, I may not grant clemency unless the BOPP recommends to me that clemency be granted. Therefore, there is no action I can take regarding the clemency application.”
Any suggestions on a next step??
I absolutely believe in Barry and his innocence. It’s time we all say “Enough!” It is important for those in power, Gov. Schweitzer, BOPP, etc to take a look at the original case and throw this conviction out. It is so obvious that Barry did not commit this crime and has been the sacrificial lamb for too long. Set Barry free!!
I’m a new supporter who recently saw the Dateline special. I have already written several letters in support of Barry. I’m hoping someone can give me addresses for the Roosevelt Co. Sheriff, Sen. J.Tester and Sen. M. Baucus and the U.S. Atty General Eric Holder. Also, is there anybody else we should be writing? Or doing to help Barry regain his freedom? He is INNOCENT!
To answer 2054, basically everyone is still waiting for the Montana Supreme Court to rule on Centurion’s action from September.
Basically, there was an indication that the Supreme Court would make a ruling within 6 months which would be March 24 or so.
As the World turns…………..
As much as I have felt so bad for Barry, I feel even worse after reading “The Innocent Man” by John Grisham. (Someone may have mentioned this book earlier?) It seems that breaking men down to admit to a false confession is far too common of a practice. I couldn’t help think of Barry the whole way through this book. May God bless him. My gosh, can’t authorities reopen this case? There is no evidence against him!
What is happening?? No news either way about what is or is not going on in this case. Even something small would be encouraging.
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It just goes to show how sad this blog has become. Barry’s birthday was a week ago. Does anyone know if his mother went to see him? I think in an article I read, she goes to visit her son at least once a month. As Days Of Our Lives continues……..
Where is the next page??????
Next page???
Any word on the Montana Supreme Court and when a Decision is going to be made?
Richie McDonald is a fat corrupt slob who lied at the BOPP hearing. He was paid for his testimony in the form of 200 Big Macs and 16 gallons of Rocky Road ice cream (which he ate in only 3 days). No wonder he’s such an obese pig.
Please someone comment about the fingerprints in the truck. Is it true that the girl suspects mentioned were all cleared? Whose fingerprints are these? Are the prints still in evidence somewhere or are they lost by the state? Isn’t there anyone on the “inside” who can help? Is there anyone in law enforcement who is on Barry’s side?
I hope that Barry has a number 1 birthday and a happy Valentine’s Day. No one should think that an innocent man should be in prison for this long. Anyways I hope he gets out of prison very,very,very soon.
I want to wish Barry a happy birthday! I only learned of Barry and this tragic story last April when I happened to catch the Dateline special. I grew up in Eastern Montana, and when I realized what I was seeing on the TV and where it happened, I was very interested. Now I am outraged! The truth is out now and there is no changing it. Unfortunately, our justice system doesn’t seem too interested in the truth. It seems they only care about placing blame wherever it is convenient. I just wanted to let Barry know he has my support and best wishes.
2041. I guess you haven’t read the most recent comments from 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, and 2040. Sounds like support to me!
Yes, I can see where comments sometimes get emotional, but MOST of us are here to fight for Barry. Your comment is so negative and takes away from his true supporters. Barry will NOT spend the rest of his life in prison. Where is your faith?
LETS HOPE HE WONT SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON! expecially when the really murders and people who were involed keep saying they commet the perfect crime! that bothers me our justice wystem does do a damn thing about it!
This blog really saddens me. I have not been on here to much,but have seen the blog and the content really appalling. I bet that Marc Raciot and Mike McGrath are sitting back laughing their heads off at what a circus and soap opera this has become. There is nothing on here that is supporting Barry Beach or his case..matter of fact it is making his case look awful. I have spoke to many people who feel the same and have stopped even reading this…as I too will. If this is what Barry Beach’s case has come to, he will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Happy Birthday, Barry. We think about you all the time and your courage is an inspiration. From Colorado.
Are the letter writers getting any response to their letters? Please update us.
It looked to me like Shadow of Doubt was asking for help. Those of you who want to pick on her/him, what are you afraid she/he is going to figure out???
To bad us “detectives” can’t re-interview the people involved, we’d ask questions that mattered.
Just a reminder that Barry’s birthday is coming up. Be sure to send him a letter wishing him a Happy Birthday.
Someone please pass this along to Barry:
We are sincerely behind you. I’m active in other ways besides these blogs and personal letters.
There are many people to write to, so please, everyone, get involved!
Never, Never, Never give up!
You have shown amazing courage, Barry! Hang in there!
Keep the faith, Barry! We are rooting for you!
Best wishes, Barry! Stay strong!
SHADOW OF DOUBT is nothing more than her own little private investigater, wanting everyone to believe that she has alot of pull. Sorry, not true.
2029. Shadow of Doubt would like everyone to believe she has exclusive information and that SHE is on the case.
Sorry. I meant to put #2026 NOT #2027
#2027 How dare you say Kim had little or no defensive wounds! This is a relative of mine, and it so upsets me you are still trying to guess what actually did happen. You make it to sound like she did nothing to protect herself! There were over thirty gauges on the inside of the truck. Please instead of surmising what happened, I suggest you let Centurion do the investigative work on Barry’s behalf. I agree with # 2027 that donations should be sent on to his legal team.
Don’t forget to order a Barry Beach t-shirt from MFJ. You can also make a donation for a DVD copy of Datline as well. You can do this right from this website!
#2026 It wasn’t “Harden” who saw the truck full of kids it was Richard HOLEN.
Wouldn’t the bruising on her hands from covering her head be considered “defensive wounds” ???
I would have to believe that Barry’s legal team has already gone over the many finger prints.
Instead of folks trying to solve this murder on their own, perhaps the time spent could be used more wisely in writing letters to authorities/elected officials.
Another very important way of helping or supporting Barry Beach would be to make donations to Centurion Ministries and to Montanans For Justice. These folks have spent thousands of dollars and personal hours working on Barry’s case. Let’s not forget the ones who really can make a difference and help!
#2024 YOU RAISE A GOOD POINT. HAS ANYONE MADE A LIST OF THE INDIVIDUALS THE AUTHORITIES OBTAINED PRINTS FROM; COMPARED AND CLEARED OF KIMS MURDER? IF SO I’D APPRECIATE HAVING THE INFORMATION.
WE ALL KNOW BY THE CONFLICTING STATEMENTS WHO WAS THERE THAT FATEFUL NIGHT.
2 + 2 = GUILTY!
KIM HAVING THE HORRIBLE HEAD WOUNDS WITH LITTLE TO NO DEFENSIVE WOUNDS; I FEEL WHO EVER ATTACKED HER WAS STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VECHICLE ON THE DRIVER’S SIDE AND HIT HER THROUGH EITHER THE OPEN WINDOW OR DOOR. THAT’S WHY MAUDE, SISSY’S OR JOANNE’S PRINTS WERE NEVER FOUND! SOMEONE SITTING IN THE TRUCK WOULD HAVE PREVENTED KIM FROM GETTING AWAY. WASN’T IT HARDEN WHO SAID HE SAW KIM’S TRUCK FULL OF PEOPLE THAT NIGHT? THAT BLOODY SMUDGE PRINT LEFT ON THE INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER’S DOOR MOLDING I BELIEVE WAS LEFT BY ONE OF THE PEOPLE SITTING IN THAT TRUCK PREVENTING KIM FROM GETTING OUT AND IS JUST AS GUILTY AS THE ONE WHO HIT HER!
I’D LIKE TO KNOW IF THAT BLOODY PRINT WAS COMPARED WITH THOSE WHO’S PRINTS WERE TAKEN?
***SHADOW OF DOUBT
What is it going to take for somebody in the legal system to answer these questions? I am so frustrated with them. Why does it take so Long to get answers from them? There are a lot of the same questions asked and NO one in the legal system can answer them WHY?
Who’s fingerprints are in the truck if all the girls and Barry were cleared?
2022 - Barry’s term is 100 years, no parole.
Remember he was under the age of 18 at the time of the crime.
The evidence is overwhelming that Barry did not commit this crime. But even if - by some stretch of the imagination –he did, he has served over 20 years and is a model prisoner…so when is he scheduled for a parole hearing? I hope not before that obviously corrupt political board shown on dateline!
And just “who” should cast them away? Their own relatives and Government who’s been covering this up for years? Yeah, right. Good thought tho’!
2019 - The guilty should be cast from the tribe. Maybe then they will confess their sins and pay their dues.
The Montanas For Justice web site and blogs are intended for the pursuit of truth, justice, and restoration. Formed on behalf of Justice/Peace for the Nees family, Retoration/Confidence for the people of Poplar in truth, and freedom for Barry A Beach.
When you post your heart and words to the public, (Matt. 15:18.. those things which proceed out ofthe mouth come from the heart)you choose whom you will serve!
Matt 5:44 says “..love your enemy…pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…”
Romans 12:14 says ‘lesss those who persecute you, bless and curse not… vs 17: repay no one evil for evil vs 18: live peaceably with all men; Matt 5:39 says “But I tell you not to resist an evil person…
Has there not been an outpouring of evil in the death of Kim Nees, multiplied in evil by the death of Dana Kirn, and mulitplied again by the death of Joe Cloud Boy? Hasn’t the spirit of homicide/lies consumed Poplar further in the death of Solomon Grey Bear, Celest Sheilds, Puggy Three Stars, and the Follettes, not ot mention the many, many other situations where evil spirits have prevailed upon the innocent?
When you allow your heart ot speak remember to choose whom you serve. In Joshua 24:15 it says …’Choose for yourelves this day whom you will serve.”
If you do not realize you are adding to the evil spirits, read John 8:44. This whole situation needs Godly Power, Godly Spirit to overcome and prevail. So stand with us in prayer each day.’Whether you have been aware of this injustice for 30 years, 25 years, 1 year or 6 months, choose to be a spirit of truth, justice, and restoration. Let’s free Barry Beach and provide justice for Kim Nees and all others!The Montanas For Justice web site and blogs are intended for the pursuit of truth, justice, and restoration. Formed on behalf of Justice;Peace for the Nees family, Retoration/Confidence for the people of Poplar in truth, and freedom for Barry A Beach.
When you post your heart and words to the public, (Matt. 15:18.. those things which proceed out ofthe mouth come from the heart)you choose whom you will serve!
Matt 5:44 says “..love your enemy…pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…”
Romans 12:14 says ‘less those who persecute you, bless and curse not… vs 17: repay no one evil for evil vs 18: live peaceably with all men; Matt 5:39 says “But I tell you not to resist an evil person…
Has there not been an outpouring of evil in the death of Kim Nees, multiplied in evil by the death of Dana Kirn, and mulitplied again by the death of Joe Cloud Boy? Hasn’t the spirit of homicide/lies consumed Poplar further in the death of Solomon Grey Bear, Celest Sheilds, Puggy Three Stars, and the Follettes, not to mention the many, many other situations where evil spirits have prevailed upon the innocent?
When you allow your heart to speak remember to choose whom you serve. In Joshua 24:15 it says …’Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”
If you do not realize you are adding to the evil spirits, read John 8:44. This whole situation needs Godly Power, Godly Spirit to overcome and prevail. So stand with us in prayer each day.’Whether you have been aware of this injustice for 30 years, 25 years, 1 year or 6 months, choose to be a spirit of truth, justice, and restoration. Let’s free Barry Beach and provide justice for Kim Nees and all others!The Montanas For Justice web site and blogs are intended for the pursuit of truth, justice, and restoration. Formed on behalf of Justice;Peace for the Nees family, Restoration/Confidence for the people of Poplar in truth, and freedom for Barry A Beach.
When you post your heart and words to the public, (Matt. 15:18.. those things which proceed out ofthe mouth come from the heart)you choose whom you will serve!
Matt 5:44 says “..love your enemy…pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…”
Romans 12:14 says ‘lesss those who persecute you, bless nad curse not… vs 17: repay no one evil for evil vs 18: live peaceably with all men; Matt 5:39 says “But I tell you not to resist an evil person…
Has there not been an outpouring of evil in the death of Kim Nees, multiplied in evil by the death of Dana Kirn, and mulitplied again by the death of Joe Cloud Boy? Hasn’t the spirit of homicide/lies consumed Poplar further in the death of Solomon Grey Bear, Celest Sheilds, Puggy Three Stars, and the Follettes, not ot mention the many, many other situations where evil spirits have prevailed upon the innocent?
When you allow your heart ot speak remember to choose whom you serve. In Joshua 24:15 it says …’Choose for yourelves this day whom you will serve.”
If you do not realize you are adding to the evil spirits, read John 8:44. This whole situation needs Godly Power, Godly Spirit to overcome and prevail. So stand with us in prayer each day.’Whether you have been aware of this injustice for 30 years, 25 years, 1 year or 6 months, choose to be a spirit of truth, justice, and restoration. Let’s free Barry Beach and provide justice for Kim Nees and all others!The Montanas For Justice web site and blogs are intended for the pursuit of truth, justice, and restoration. Formed on behalf of Justice;Peace for the Nees family, Retoration/Confidence for the people of Poplar in truth, and freedom for Barry A Beach.
When you post your heart and words to the public, (Matt. 15:18.. those things which proceed out ofthe mouth come from the heart)you choose whom you will serve!
Matt 5:44 says “..lovre your enemy…pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…”
Romans 12:14 says ‘lesss those who persecute you, bless nad curse not… vs 17: repay no one evil for evil vs 18: live peaceably with all men; Matt 5:39 says “But I tell you not to resist an evil person…
Has there not been an outpouring of evil in the death of Kim Nees, multiplied in evil by the death of Dana Kirn, and mulitplied again by the death of Joe Cloud Boy? Hasn’t the spirit of homicide/lies consumed Poplar further in the death of Solomon Grey Bear, Celest Sheilds, Puggy Three Stars, and the Follettes, not ot mention the many, many other situations where evil spirits have prevailed upon the innocent?
When you allow your heart ot speak remember to choose whom you serve. In Joshua 24:15 it says …’Choose for yourelves this day whom you will serve.”
If you do not realize you are adding to the evil spirits, read John 8:44. This whole situation needs Godly Power, Godly Spirit to overcome and prevail. So stand with us in prayer each day.’Whether you have been aware of this injustice for 30 years, 25 years, 1 year or 6 months, choose to be a spirit of truth, justice, and restoration. Let’s free Barry Beach and provide justice for Kim Nees and all others!
Is someone worried the investigators are getting too close to the truth?
I t will be interesting to see how many new investigaters become of the re- run of The Killing at Poplar River.
MSNBC ran The Killing on Poplar River TWICE yesterday. From 6 to 8pm and then 9pm to 11pm.
FREE BARRY BEACH!!!
No that is the wrong address: (the zip is wrong)
Barry Beach #21520
700 Conley Lake Road
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
FREE BARRY BEACH!!!!
Barry A Beach #21520
700 Conley Lake Road
Deer Lodge, MT 59127
(Someone correct me if I’m wrong, I’m just going by memory).
How do I get Barry’s address?
The Dateline story ran again on MSNBC last night. Let’s hope it helps spark the interest of many once again, and more of us can get involved in helping Barry. I hope the outpour is just as large as it was when it aired in April last year. Best Wishes to Barry.
# 2010 - “Time-barred” does not apply to the guilty who have not been charged in this case.
I believe we should be encouraging the justice system to bring the real murderer’s to justice. The evidence is there to prove that more than one person was involved in the murder. Since no one has offered testimony to put Barry at the scene, lets go after the people that were at the scene. Bringing those to justice will free Barry and “time-barred” will no longer matter.
In the letter writing just push the point that more than one person was involved in the murder and we want them charged. In the end, the guilty people will show that Barry is innocent. We have the right to demand that the “REST” of the people involved be charged.
Who can overturn the rule “time-barred”?
Is there any evidence available or is it only pictures of evidence? With Tim Master’s a special prosecutor from one county indited the DA from another? One newsoutlet reported:
In fact, the evidence—and how the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office handled it more than a year ago—was at the heart of a January 2007 defense motion to disqualify the DA’s office due to allegations that they intentionally tampered with it so that it would be useless in identifying an alternate suspect in Peggy Hettrick’s brutal 1987 murder and sexual mutilation.
The district attorney was accused in court papers of stealing the evidence so that it could be tested by means that would degrade and destroy the sensitive samples, thereby making it more difficult, if not impossible, to extract usable DNA in future tests.
David Wymore, Masters’ lead attorney, said that it’s lucky DNA testing returned viable results at all, considering how the samples were retrieved from the clothing … but even then, the prosecutors did not compare the results of their tests to all the suspects who had given DNA samples to investigators two decades ago. They concluded only that Masters was not a match to any of the male DNA found on Hettrick’s clothing.
It was the defense team—not the prosecutors—that made those full comparisons and determined the DNA pointed to her former boyfriend, not to Masters.
Once the defense’s results were confirmed, it was enough to finally convince special prosecutors from Adams County that Masters deserved a new trial, if new charges against him are filed at all.
While that’s what Masters’ lawyers have been trying to accomplish since 2003, Wymore said that had the Larimer County DA’s office not mishandled the evidence in November 2006, the testing may have produced an even clearer picture of the events surrounding the murder.
Can MFJ offer any insight as to who in the Timothy Masters case, from a political standpoint, worked to free him. Was it the police? The DAs office? The attorney general? The governor? Someone involved in the conviction must have changed the course.
It does seem like the other false confessions given by Barry would raise a red flag. Let’s get to creating a question around this. For anyone who is interested in writing letters to the BOPP and the Governor, just to name a few, it would still be helpful to come up with 3 to 5 questions that we could continue to put in front of them. The tone of politics seems to be turning a corner and now is the time to seize the opportunity.
Thought this might be of interest to you,
A note from a friend says
“last night and had on National Geographic Ch 796 and there was a special on the “Science of Interrogation” and the few minutes i saw was all about coerced confessions with some video taped interrogations and a PhD from California somewhere who seemed to be an expert on coerced confessions and spoke of the hundreds of documented confessions that have been documented to have been coerced of false confessions. ….. one hour in length and it goes into tried and true interrogation techniques as well as more intimidating methods.”
It will be on again on Sun 25th at 2 PM or Wed 25th at 2 PM.
Here is a clip of it for you to watch,
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/science-of-interrogation-3033/Overview#tab-Videos/05122_00
Dwiddle Dweebe
I can understand your point with SOD. I really have a hard time reading her blogs, not because of the content, but because it’s all in capital letters, but you have to ignore other peoples idiosyncrasies and move on. There is so much more that can and needs to be done for Barry. Besides, why waste your time and energy being frustrated about one or any blogger. This blog is an open site and everyone does have a right to post. Just relax and know that peace in life is a gift from God and all you have to do is step back and accept it. Enjoy helping Barry as much as you can. He’ll love that.
Well I’m sorry to say, but I think this SHADOW OF DOUBT is getting a little old too. This site was put together by MFJ, not SOD. We were able to find all this information before they decided to “take over.” I’m sure they mean well, but if they have so much information, take it to the authorities instead.
#2002-I would hope that all who visit this website would read all information available on the site. There is a lot to be learned. The “detectives” are only trying to get our questions answered. Shadow of Doubt seems to have the time to be able to give us the reference spot to the information available. I believe the person wanting questions to put in letters wants all the help he/she can get.
Did you know: The “drag trail” doesn’t appear to be a drag trail at all. It appears Kim was carried to the river, but Barry didn’t leave any foot prints. Who then carried her?
Okay, why are we asking Shadow of Doubt questions as if he/she is a detective on the case? Why not read the transcripts, (as they did), and direct your questions to MFJ?
NEXT PAGE PLEASE!!
???????????? Like what does this have to do with Bary’s case? Oh yeah, for the ones still trying to be private investigaters? As we are supposed to stay focused, anyone that would like to help, please give donations to Centuion and MFJ.
#1995 This 31 year old man is the grandson to Steve Gray Hawk who was the officer who broke in to the evidence room. This would also be Maude’s nephew.
Let’s try not to get confused as the focus is on the old man and not on his grandson.
SHADOW OF DOUBT - Wasn’t there something like 30 marks in the inside of the pick up truck. It would be hard to say that the fight did not occur inside the truck.
There’s been a lot said on this blog about Barry’s personal life lately and to tell you the truth, none of that’s important. What is important is helping Barry, one of God’s children. I’ve only known about this case and been corresponding with Barry for a little over 6 months but have found him to be a kind, humorous, intelligent, God fearing man. Like the rest of his supporters, I find it difficult to deal with the fact that the authorities continue to turn a blinds eye to what is so obvious; that the evidence does not support the claims of the confession. After all, Barry confessed to a 2nd murder of which was proven that he could not have committed. Wouldn’t that alone raise a huge red flag that he was clearly disoriented and confused at the time of the confessions? I pray that one day, someone, somewhere who has the power to release Barry, will realize that a man’s life is of far,far more value than the stigma of being a self-important politician. God bless you Barry, your family and friends and supporters.
Texas
There’s been a lot said on this blog about Barry’s personal life lately, and to tell you the truth, none of that’s important. I’ve only known about this case and been corresponding with Barry for a little over 6 months, but have found him to be a kind, humorous, intelligent man(even given the fact that he’s a Redskins fan)but more so, he’s a very God fearing man. Like the rest of his supporters, I find it difficult to deal with the fact that the authorities are turning a blinds eye to what is so obvious, that the evidence does not support the claims of the confession. After all, didn’t Barry confess to other murders of which was proven that he could not have committed? Wouldn’t that alone raise a huge red flag that this man was clearly disoriented and confused at the time of the confessions. I pray that one day, someone, somewhere will realize that a man’s life is of far, far more value than the stigma of being a self-important politician, especially in God’s eyes. God Bless You Barry Beach, your family and friends and all of your supporters.
#1 Dallas Cowboy’s fan from Texas
There’s been a lot said on this blog about Barry’s personal life lately, and to tell you the truth, none of that’s important. I’ve only known about this case and been corresponding with Barry for a little over 6 months, but have found him to be a kind, humorous, intelligent man(even given the fact that he’s a Redskins fan)but more so, he’s a very God fearing man. Like the rest of his supporters, I find it difficult to deal with the fact that the authorities are turning a blinds eye to what is so obvious, that the evidence does not support the claims of the confession. After all, didn’t Barry confess to other murders of which was proven that he could not have committed? Wouldn’t that alone raise a huge red flag that this man was clearly disoriented and confused at the time of the confessions. I pray that one day, someone, somewhere will realize that a man’s life is of far, far more value than the stigma of being a self-important politician, especially in God’s eyes. God Bless You Barry Beach, your family and friends and all of your supporters.
#1 Dallas Cowboy’s fan from Texas