Showing posts with label Friends of Martin and Owen Kilbane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends of Martin and Owen Kilbane. Show all posts
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Friday, October 22, 2010
Support from radio host Gerry Quinn
Martin and I are very heartened to have received the following support from Gerry Quinn.
"I met them for the first time recently and found them both to be bright, articulate and knowledgable. I believe they have paid dearly for their past transgressions and am confident they can be very productive members of our community.It is time to set them free.Let us demonstrate that the law is fair and equitable and remove all obstacles that have prevented their release. Gerry Quinn."
Martin and I are faithful listeners of his Irish radio show on 1420 AM, each Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon in Cleveland.
Thank you Gerry for you very kind words. God bless you.
"I met them for the first time recently and found them both to be bright, articulate and knowledgable. I believe they have paid dearly for their past transgressions and am confident they can be very productive members of our community.It is time to set them free.Let us demonstrate that the law is fair and equitable and remove all obstacles that have prevented their release. Gerry Quinn."
Martin and I are faithful listeners of his Irish radio show on 1420 AM, each Sunday from 10:00 am to Noon in Cleveland.
Thank you Gerry for you very kind words. God bless you.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Owen and Martin Kilbane
In the history of criminal justice in the State of Ohio, no co-defendants or defendant ever did 31 years more than the triggerman in any case. With that said, Martin Kilbane would like to address the four reasons the parole board used in September, 2008 to give him 5 more years, after he had already completed 30 years as a co-conspirator.
In the parole board decision sheet, the first reason was "convictions involved the
death of two individuals". The SB2 conviction for voluntary manslaughter was the result of a "plea agreement". Their whole reason for pleading was the understanding that the parole board could NOT use this conviction against Martin when they considered him for parole in the Steele case.
“It was my understanding, and was verified by Ms. Kovatch when I saw her in June 2008, that Judge McMonagle wrote a letter to the Parole Board concerning the SB2 manslaughter plea agreement. My attorney told me the judge was to inform the Parole Board that he thought the punishment in the plea agreement was sufficient, and that before sentencing, he took Mr. Prunella's (victim)daughter’s comments into consideration when he sentenced me to 4 years flat time, which was up in August 2006! He supposedly asked the Board to NOT consider this manslaughter plea against me when they deliberated in the Steele case.”
When the board considered the SB2 case as another victim in the Steele deliberations, they violated my plea agreement. This case factor alone should be reason enough to be granted a new hearing without using any factors of the SB2 conviction; but I shall address all of their reasons.
Reason #2 - One of the aggravating factors includes the severe emotional impact of the surviving family members. Ms. Robinson, I've included a PD magazine article from 2003, which explains the entire history of the Steele case. What was not included was the fact that in 1982, while Robbins was in PC at Chillicothe, he threatened the prosecutors with recanting his testimony against Judge Steele, my brother Owen, and me in the Steele conviction if he wasn't granted his promised pardon for the "racist murder" of Ted Browne.
This would have resulted in Judge Steele, my brother and me being released. It was at this point the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office made the unbelievable decision to convince the governor to "pardon" Robbins in the Brown murder - thus "freeing" him, since he received immunity for being the actual killer in the Steele case. Since Mrs. Browne had forgiven Robbins, and to assuage the black community, the prosecutor threw in a pardon for fight promoter and murderer Don King. It was at this point the Steele family threatened to generate negative publicity against "freeing" their mother's killer.
Faced with this dilemma, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Office promised the Steele family that if they would keep silent about Robbins release, they would guarantee that their father and my brother and I "would be kept in prison till we all died". Proof of this is Kevin & Brett Steele have never once voiced any problem with the prosecutor releasing their mother's killer, while vehemently opposing our paroles. This means their opposition to my release was and is fraudulent. It was a deal with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor to never give me parole "suitability", using disingenuous opposition that this was and is "illegal". This explains why the board was incorrect in its second reason to "flop" us.
The third reason for continuance; "both cases related to organized criminal activity". Since the SB2, involuntary manslaughter, should not be considered, that leaves the Steele conviction. F.B.I. agent Robert Ressler, nor any of the investigating officers ever came to the conclusion that the Steele case was the result of organized crime behavior, because it wasn't.
Now we come to section 7 (B) of the decision sheet. To insinuate that my release back into society would create undue risk to the public safety is ridiculous! Agent Ressler argued at our 1993 hearing that we were not a threat to society and argued for our release then. The second question, that a release would not further the interest of justice or be consistent with the welfare and security of society, cannot apply to me either. As a matter of fact, both convictions are illegal under Ohio law. The Steele conviction was reversed and we were released on bond in 1981.
In 1982, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision reinstated the conviction, using a case that the U.S. Supreme Court in 2004, overturned and stated that trials like ours were unconstitutional because we were "deprived of confronting an accuser in court! Simply because this ruling apparently cannot be used retroactively, our conviction remains because of this "technicality" If this ruling were made retroactive, we would be entitled to a new trial and a bond and release!
In the SB2 conviction as stated, this was in response to a 4 years "flat time" and that the board could not hold it against us. This crime happened in 1968. Any plea agreement to a SB 2 sentence could be vacated if either party appeals. What that means is its "illegal".
So if I'm entitled to a new trial because I never received a fair trial, bond and release, and since the SB 2 illegal sentence has been served, how could it not be in the interest of justice to at least receive a parole after 31 years of an illegal conviction?
Ms. Robinson, Rick Robbins, the triggerman in the Steele murder, has been free since 1983. Judge Steele, the mastermind, received a commutation in 1987. While Robbins manipulated the system and Steele used his political connections, Owen and I have demonstrated rehabilitation. Yet the system has slammed the door on us.
Based on all the above, would you please look into giving my brother Owen and I a re-hearing.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Martin Kilbane
148-299
Grafton, Ohio
In the parole board decision sheet, the first reason was "convictions involved the
death of two individuals". The SB2 conviction for voluntary manslaughter was the result of a "plea agreement". Their whole reason for pleading was the understanding that the parole board could NOT use this conviction against Martin when they considered him for parole in the Steele case.
“It was my understanding, and was verified by Ms. Kovatch when I saw her in June 2008, that Judge McMonagle wrote a letter to the Parole Board concerning the SB2 manslaughter plea agreement. My attorney told me the judge was to inform the Parole Board that he thought the punishment in the plea agreement was sufficient, and that before sentencing, he took Mr. Prunella's (victim)daughter’s comments into consideration when he sentenced me to 4 years flat time, which was up in August 2006! He supposedly asked the Board to NOT consider this manslaughter plea against me when they deliberated in the Steele case.”
When the board considered the SB2 case as another victim in the Steele deliberations, they violated my plea agreement. This case factor alone should be reason enough to be granted a new hearing without using any factors of the SB2 conviction; but I shall address all of their reasons.
Reason #2 - One of the aggravating factors includes the severe emotional impact of the surviving family members. Ms. Robinson, I've included a PD magazine article from 2003, which explains the entire history of the Steele case. What was not included was the fact that in 1982, while Robbins was in PC at Chillicothe, he threatened the prosecutors with recanting his testimony against Judge Steele, my brother Owen, and me in the Steele conviction if he wasn't granted his promised pardon for the "racist murder" of Ted Browne.
This would have resulted in Judge Steele, my brother and me being released. It was at this point the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office made the unbelievable decision to convince the governor to "pardon" Robbins in the Brown murder - thus "freeing" him, since he received immunity for being the actual killer in the Steele case. Since Mrs. Browne had forgiven Robbins, and to assuage the black community, the prosecutor threw in a pardon for fight promoter and murderer Don King. It was at this point the Steele family threatened to generate negative publicity against "freeing" their mother's killer.
Faced with this dilemma, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Office promised the Steele family that if they would keep silent about Robbins release, they would guarantee that their father and my brother and I "would be kept in prison till we all died". Proof of this is Kevin & Brett Steele have never once voiced any problem with the prosecutor releasing their mother's killer, while vehemently opposing our paroles. This means their opposition to my release was and is fraudulent. It was a deal with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor to never give me parole "suitability", using disingenuous opposition that this was and is "illegal". This explains why the board was incorrect in its second reason to "flop" us.
The third reason for continuance; "both cases related to organized criminal activity". Since the SB2, involuntary manslaughter, should not be considered, that leaves the Steele conviction. F.B.I. agent Robert Ressler, nor any of the investigating officers ever came to the conclusion that the Steele case was the result of organized crime behavior, because it wasn't.
Now we come to section 7 (B) of the decision sheet. To insinuate that my release back into society would create undue risk to the public safety is ridiculous! Agent Ressler argued at our 1993 hearing that we were not a threat to society and argued for our release then. The second question, that a release would not further the interest of justice or be consistent with the welfare and security of society, cannot apply to me either. As a matter of fact, both convictions are illegal under Ohio law. The Steele conviction was reversed and we were released on bond in 1981.
In 1982, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision reinstated the conviction, using a case that the U.S. Supreme Court in 2004, overturned and stated that trials like ours were unconstitutional because we were "deprived of confronting an accuser in court! Simply because this ruling apparently cannot be used retroactively, our conviction remains because of this "technicality" If this ruling were made retroactive, we would be entitled to a new trial and a bond and release!
In the SB2 conviction as stated, this was in response to a 4 years "flat time" and that the board could not hold it against us. This crime happened in 1968. Any plea agreement to a SB 2 sentence could be vacated if either party appeals. What that means is its "illegal".
So if I'm entitled to a new trial because I never received a fair trial, bond and release, and since the SB 2 illegal sentence has been served, how could it not be in the interest of justice to at least receive a parole after 31 years of an illegal conviction?
Ms. Robinson, Rick Robbins, the triggerman in the Steele murder, has been free since 1983. Judge Steele, the mastermind, received a commutation in 1987. While Robbins manipulated the system and Steele used his political connections, Owen and I have demonstrated rehabilitation. Yet the system has slammed the door on us.
Based on all the above, would you please look into giving my brother Owen and I a re-hearing.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Martin Kilbane
148-299
Grafton, Ohio
Monday, March 1, 2010
Suggested letter to Ohio Parole Board
Dear friends,
Below is a suggested letter to the Ohio Parole Board, asking them to release us after our thirty years of incarceration. Thank you and God bless.
A Friend of the Kilbane Brothers
(your address here)
(your hometown, state and zipcode)
(Your phone # - optional)
(Your e-mail address – optional)
Date
Cynthia B. Mausser, Chair
Department of Rehabilation and Correction
770 W. Broad
Columbus, OH 43222
RE: Owen Kilbane 148-329
Martin Kilbane 148-299
Dear Ms. Mausser,
(USE YOUR OWN WORDS HERE)
Please allow these men, who have done their time, the freedom of their remaining years. It’s the right thing to do.
Sincerely,
Below is a suggested letter to the Ohio Parole Board, asking them to release us after our thirty years of incarceration. Thank you and God bless.
A Friend of the Kilbane Brothers
(your address here)
(your hometown, state and zipcode)
(Your phone # - optional)
(Your e-mail address – optional)
Date
Cynthia B. Mausser, Chair
Department of Rehabilation and Correction
770 W. Broad
Columbus, OH 43222
RE: Owen Kilbane 148-329
Martin Kilbane 148-299
Dear Ms. Mausser,
(USE YOUR OWN WORDS HERE)
Please allow these men, who have done their time, the freedom of their remaining years. It’s the right thing to do.
Sincerely,
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
ACHIEVEMENTS AND EDUCATION - OWEN KILBANE
ACHIEVEMENTS and EDUCATION
Owen Kilbane A148-329
•:. AMERICAN RED CROSS
> Organized and founded a branch of the American Red Cross at the Grafton Correctional Institution (GCI) in 1989
• Presently Chairman of the Rules and Procedures Committee
• Former Chairman of the Board of Directors
• Nine members of the Branch have received Certificates of Merit* from the President of the United States for saving or sustaining lives
• One of the branch members help save the life of Mrs. Majors a staff member at the Grafton Correctional Institution
•:• NATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
> On November 14, 1997, Owen Kilbane attempting to save the life of Pete Valazque by performing CPR
• On December 12, 1997 nominated for Certificate of Merit*
• February 1998 received a Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action
> On March 28, 1999, Owen Kilbane attempting to save the life and successfully sustaining the life of John Venes by performing CPR
• On April 14, 1999 nominated for a Certificate of Merit*
•:~ AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
> On March 17, 2000 President Clinton signed a Certificate of Merit* for Owen Kilbane for successfully sustaining the life of John Venus (please see copy attached to this document)
* Certificate of Merit awarded to person(s) having saved or sustained a life. It is the highest award given by the American Red Cross and is signed by the President of the United States.
•:• EDUCATION
~ Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Ashland University )~- Special Skills
Computer Programs/Applications
• Office XP, MS Windows 2007, MS Enterprise Office 2007, MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007, MS Access 2007, MS Power Point 2007, MS Publisher 2007
• Investment Management
• Stock Analysis, Portfolio Management
• Small Business Development and Administration
• Marketing, Business Management, Organizational Analysis, Business Proposal Development
• Junior Degree in Accounting
• Auditing, Cash/Accrual Accounting
• Communications Skills
• Debate Coach Ashland University, Speech Writing, Article Published, Learning Magazine
• Prison Media Literacy, Cleveland State University
• Video Tape Editing, Camera Operator
•:• JUVENILE OFFENDERS PROGRAM
> Former member of Heart to Heart
• A positive interaction program between Juveniles and convicts at GCI
> US Justice Department, Youth Offenders Program
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ACHIEVEMENTS and EDUCATION Owen Kilbane A148-329
• Dir. John Dawson, Director, participated in Justice Dept. Problem & Responses for Juvenile offenders
•:• CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
> COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND SAFETY
• Standard First Aid
• CPR/AED Automated External Defibrillator certified
• Three time winner of Instructor of the year
> AIDS Awareness
> Preventing Disease Control
> Facts For Life
~ Stress Management/Stress Busters
~ Positive Effective Parenting Program
> Laubach Tutor/ProLiteracy America
•:• PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
~ Vietnam Veterans, Lima Chapter 261 Instructor Job Search
• instructor Real Estate Acquisition
> Victim Awareness Program, Grafton
• Graduate and Alumni
~ Am Vets,
• Instructor Personal Finance Course
> Jaycees, Grafton Valley
• Presidential Advisor
• Charter Member
> Jaycees, Lima Ottawa Valley
• Public Relations Director
• Instructor Small Business Development
~ Grafton Braille Program
~ Motivational Guide Development
> Survive & Thrive in Flard Times Guide
~ Guest Speaker, G.C.I. programs.
•:• MISCELLANEOUS PARTICIPATION
> Community Service Workshop, GCI Program
~ Positive Solutions, GCI Program
> Organized and Coached
• Softball, Football, and Volleyball teams
• Division and Institutional Championship 1985-91
•:• OBJECTIVE UPON RELEASE
~ Reunited with Family
~ Restitution to the Victims Family and Community
> Employment
• Real Estate Management
• HotellMotel Management
• Securities Analysis
• Web Page design and development
~ Restore damage done to Family and Friends
> Expand PROs and CONs Project nationally PROs and CONs Project is a unique Restorative Justice Re-entr~Program
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Owen Kilbane A148-329
•:. AMERICAN RED CROSS
> Organized and founded a branch of the American Red Cross at the Grafton Correctional Institution (GCI) in 1989
• Presently Chairman of the Rules and Procedures Committee
• Former Chairman of the Board of Directors
• Nine members of the Branch have received Certificates of Merit* from the President of the United States for saving or sustaining lives
• One of the branch members help save the life of Mrs. Majors a staff member at the Grafton Correctional Institution
•:• NATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION
> On November 14, 1997, Owen Kilbane attempting to save the life of Pete Valazque by performing CPR
• On December 12, 1997 nominated for Certificate of Merit*
• February 1998 received a Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action
> On March 28, 1999, Owen Kilbane attempting to save the life and successfully sustaining the life of John Venes by performing CPR
• On April 14, 1999 nominated for a Certificate of Merit*
•:~ AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
> On March 17, 2000 President Clinton signed a Certificate of Merit* for Owen Kilbane for successfully sustaining the life of John Venus (please see copy attached to this document)
* Certificate of Merit awarded to person(s) having saved or sustained a life. It is the highest award given by the American Red Cross and is signed by the President of the United States.
•:• EDUCATION
~ Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Ashland University )~- Special Skills
Computer Programs/Applications
• Office XP, MS Windows 2007, MS Enterprise Office 2007, MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007, MS Access 2007, MS Power Point 2007, MS Publisher 2007
• Investment Management
• Stock Analysis, Portfolio Management
• Small Business Development and Administration
• Marketing, Business Management, Organizational Analysis, Business Proposal Development
• Junior Degree in Accounting
• Auditing, Cash/Accrual Accounting
• Communications Skills
• Debate Coach Ashland University, Speech Writing, Article Published, Learning Magazine
• Prison Media Literacy, Cleveland State University
• Video Tape Editing, Camera Operator
•:• JUVENILE OFFENDERS PROGRAM
> Former member of Heart to Heart
• A positive interaction program between Juveniles and convicts at GCI
> US Justice Department, Youth Offenders Program
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ACHIEVEMENTS and EDUCATION Owen Kilbane A148-329
• Dir. John Dawson, Director, participated in Justice Dept. Problem & Responses for Juvenile offenders
•:• CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
> COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND SAFETY
• Standard First Aid
• CPR/AED Automated External Defibrillator certified
• Three time winner of Instructor of the year
> AIDS Awareness
> Preventing Disease Control
> Facts For Life
~ Stress Management/Stress Busters
~ Positive Effective Parenting Program
> Laubach Tutor/ProLiteracy America
•:• PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
~ Vietnam Veterans, Lima Chapter 261 Instructor Job Search
• instructor Real Estate Acquisition
> Victim Awareness Program, Grafton
• Graduate and Alumni
~ Am Vets,
• Instructor Personal Finance Course
> Jaycees, Grafton Valley
• Presidential Advisor
• Charter Member
> Jaycees, Lima Ottawa Valley
• Public Relations Director
• Instructor Small Business Development
~ Grafton Braille Program
~ Motivational Guide Development
> Survive & Thrive in Flard Times Guide
~ Guest Speaker, G.C.I. programs.
•:• MISCELLANEOUS PARTICIPATION
> Community Service Workshop, GCI Program
~ Positive Solutions, GCI Program
> Organized and Coached
• Softball, Football, and Volleyball teams
• Division and Institutional Championship 1985-91
•:• OBJECTIVE UPON RELEASE
~ Reunited with Family
~ Restitution to the Victims Family and Community
> Employment
• Real Estate Management
• HotellMotel Management
• Securities Analysis
• Web Page design and development
~ Restore damage done to Family and Friends
> Expand PROs and CONs Project nationally PROs and CONs Project is a unique Restorative Justice Re-entr~Program
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