[9] Kalhauser was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Arizona following his conviction for second-degree murder. She spoke to Chelmsford police Lieutenant Raymond McCusker, who obtained a search warrant to inspect the vehicle. The photo police used to identify Gerow was found on Kalhauser after he was arrested in 1995 for a murder charge out of Lowell. [3] Gerow's body remained unidentified for 34 years until it was announced that her remains had positively been identified. In November 1996, the state of Massachusetts sentenced Kalhauser to 26 years in prison in connection with Michael Renks shooting: that former fiances new boyfriend from all those years ago. And in May of 1979, when hed discovered that his former fiance was seeing Michael Renk, hed shot Renk three times, hitting him in the cheek, neck, and shoulder. Pima Jane Doe and the Flower Girl, Part 2 . 90, 93-94, 703 N.E.2d 740 (1998). 1971 - 1995 [11], The crime scene was photographed and law enforcement flew over the area to take further photographs and to find any additional clues. Photo Courtesy of Patch.com . Neither did anyone else, not until 2015. And then I got an envelope with turquoise in it from New Mexico. Shed mailed him a large choker and loose stones. [4][19][22] Other events in Kalhauser's criminal history includes being convicted for the 1974 murder of Paul Chapman and being indicted for the attempted murder of a man in 1979. All Rights Reserved. New technology has helped law enforcement agencies solve decades-old cold cases, but that's only the beginning of the battle. But her brother lived all these years believing his sister was alive out there. In them, the defendant proposed that she confirm being with him on the night in question and keep their statements to the police consistent. . Obviously, we would like to have a body; not only for the case, but to give the family some closure.. Its the 14th most populous state. Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. Residue removed from the front passenger's seat, later analyzed by an FBI forensic expert, showed that the firearm was closer to the passenger side than the driver's when discharged. c. 276, 82A). Both Janet (Richardson) Renk, Deborah Florence, and a former co-worker of the defendant's, Robert LaCourse, testified that the facsimile was similar in size to the gun the defendant carried in May 1979, and, according to Florence, was small, dark, and fit in the palm of his hand. 23+ [12] The autopsy determined she died one-and-a-half to two days before her body was discovered and cause of death was strangulation by ligature. At the time, she was dating a twenty-six-year-old man by the name of John Kalhauser, known as Jack to his friends. But Arizona police kept working. Given the strong forensic and circumstantial evidence recounted above, there is no substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice. The length of the sentence, the conditions under which served, and so on are not the defendant's conduct but an uncertain sequel. denied, 400 U.S. 843, 91 S.Ct. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Release; Original network: Investigation Discovery: Original release: . For Immediate Release. [4][24][27] The identification was made through comparison of the family's DNA compared to that of the victim. See also Ford, 397 Mass. Sentencing is based on a number of factors and to a lay jury the greater the sentence, the more serious the crime. He asserted he arrived home in Tyngsborough at around 2:30 A.M. and worked on his motorcycle through the night. The case was compared to several missing person cases but all were ruled out. Released on bail, the defendant fled to Arizona but was rearrested more than fifteen years later and brought to trial on the assault charges and several others in November, 1996. He hunkered down, hoping to stay out of sight, as the operator of the other car-which Renk noted to be a new white 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo-continued to pursue him. Two months later, she called her angry little brother collect from New Mexico. He married and fathered two kids in 1989 and 1991. He tried filing missing persons reports, but was told she might not want to be found. After this occasion, she was never heard from again, although her family continued efforts to locate her. Brenda's remains have been released to her family. See id. Jane Does body appeared to be that of a woman between the ages of 18 and 20, and the skin was completely scorched. Get this Arizona Daily Star page for free from Thursday, September 21, 1995 s Star Tucson, Thursday, September 21, 1995 JVU u Money 4B . Renk had survived, and Kalhauser had been charged with armed assault with intent to murder in August of 1979. Investigators theorized she was a runaway as a child before she became an adult, had possibly been estranged from family, had been murdered elsewhere and dumped at a new scene, or had hitchhiked to Tucson from another location. independent local journalism in Phoenix. 225, 238, 559 N.E.2d 1234 (1990). If you know anything that can help detectives . Other Names They remained unidentified for more than two decades. John Kalhauser, Arizona Department of Corrections He also served time in an Arizona prison for the 1995 murder of his wife. The defendant was convicted of armed assault with intent to murder (G.L. Gerow had left New Hampshire with him when she was 20 years old, according to an Associated Press article. 439, 469-470, 499 A.2d 1236 (1985), cert. Coming up at 5/6 on http://t.co/Hfx7LxKLC5 via @Jenna_AbateNH1, The Pulse of NH News Talk Radio Network (@thepulseofnh) September 30, 2015. They had reason to believe she may have been from this general area, so we look at the photo along with Tyngsboro police and it looked like it may have been taken at an old campground in Tyngsboro, Chelmsford Police Chief James Spinney said Wednesday night. She said, Im coming home. I said, Is everything alright? She said, No, Im coming home and Ill see you soon I cant talk right now. She told her brother she loved him and she had to go. Authorities said last year the investigation into Jones' disappearance and death is still ongoing. Her murderer, be it Kalhauser or someone else, needs to be found and punished. Kalhauser was arrested and released on bail. Those also we resolve in favor of the Commonwealth. John Kalhauser The defendant could have asked the trial judge to exclude the mention of the length of the sentence, but instead defense counsel elected simply to inform the judge of his client's decision not to testify. Kalhauser, who was convicted of murdering his wife, Diane Van Reeth, in 1999, is still a suspect in the Gerow case but has never been charged with the crime, according to Life Daily. A detective matched the photo to evidence collected four years ago, when they dug up her body. There is no indication that van Reethe knew Stecchi was an assumed name; maybe she found out. Kalhauser skipped his court appearance, changed his name to 'Donald J. Stecchi', and was on the run for fifteen years. Criminal Information They also announce that Kalhauser is a person of interest in Gerows death. He pled no contest, which translates to acknowledging that he might be found guilty if the case went to trial. Kalhauser was arrested and released on bail. JOHN J. KALHAUSER No. He didnt know what had happened to Gerow. Brenda's killer has not been brought to justice Billion Photos/Shutterstock This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A longstanding mystery surrounding the identity of a woman whose body was found in Arizona more than 30 years ago has been solved thanks in part to the Chelmsford Police Department and social media. In that same area, they also found a shirt and a jacket. He is in prison serving a sentence for killing his wife. No. For 34 years, her crime was unsolved until DNA evidence and the latest technology helped crack the case. John Kalhauser has a disturbing past. A woman from New Hampshire has been identified as a the victim in a 34-year-old cold case in Arizona. In front of the house was a white Monte Carlo. Our decision today makes explicit what has been alluded to in the Millyan, Ford, and Ortiz cases. He thought that one day hed find her, that one day their children would play together. [18] Kalhauser is considered a person of interest in the murder; police have asked for information from anyone who knew Kalhauser and Gerow in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Were hoping to speak to anyone with any information about the two of them, Suitt said. Phoenix's independent source of When Brenda Gerow left her home with John Kalhauser, she relocated to Tuscon, Arizona, with him. But shed say, Oh, you have to get to know him.'. Having decided that the judge mistakenly ruled that the impeachment of the defendant could include the nature of his sentence for the felony conviction, the question remains under what standard should we review the trial judge's ruling. Kalhauser was found guilty in 1996 of attempted murder for the 1979 shooting and sentenced to 26 years in prison. But Bill hoped it wasnt his sister, who he believed was still alive. She smiled shyly. Sign up for Scary Mommy's daily newsletter for more stories from the trenches. Since then, law enforcement and groups across the country had been working to identify the little girl. A detective called him, acting cagey. Gerow called him one time a few months later (Bill remains hazy on the timeline), this time from Arizona. at 301, 490 N.E.2d 1166. #HotSpot: @DiscoveryID's promo for #WhoKilledJaneDoe. Renk survived despite being shot in the chin, shoulder and back. Last year, officials said anyone with information about the case is asked to call Coconino County Sheriffs Office. While the FBI had been successful in getting fingerprints from the victim, they were not a match to any missing persons on file or to anyone arrested for a crime. See Commonwealth v. Ortiz, 47 Mass.App.Ct. They're spirits of loved ones, Lowell Catholic boys basketball team blows out Belchertown, Toddler safe, car theft suspects apprehended, No end in sight for case involving Dracut doc charged with patient's death, MVC girls basketball: Dracut's Ashlee Talbot named Div. "I was able to set up an exhumation where we were able to take her skull and get a facial reconstruction done, explains Detective Mark O'Dell. That helped a lot, because due to that people started saying she looked familiar, and this is who it may be and things of that nature, Suitt said. [22] She had never explained the reason for her departure, although her family did believe she had "run off. But friends of friends of had warned Bill about him. A Recap Of John Kalhausers Trail Of Terror. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. Court of Appeals of Massachusetts, Middlesex. In late 2014, a photograph of a facial reconstruction of the victim was made public. Pima County investigators said the victim had been brutally murdered, according to a 2015 ABC15 report. Kalhauser is sentenced to 7 years in prison, but ends up being paroled after about a year. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Arizona authorities said Brenda Gerow had been living with John Kalhauser at the time. Kalhauser was accused of shooting Renk in the face and neck. . Authy., 48 Mass.App.Ct. Released on bail, the defendant fled to Arizona but was rearrested more than fifteen years later and brought to trial on the assault charges and several others in November, 1996. . But, now, we know her real name: Brenda Gerow. [18][19][24] Arizona prison records show that he completed his sentence on May 8, 2019. Brenda Marie Gerow (/ d r o /) (February 18, 1960-c. April 6, 1981), previously known as Pima County Jane Doe, was a formerly unidentified American murder victim who was found on April 8, 1981. They asked for DNA. See Commonwealth v. Luna, 46 Mass.App.Ct. Please look through the Manual of Style and editing guidelines, before you start contributing, to follow proper page structure. Speaking by telephone through an interpreter for people who are hearing impaired, William Gerow said Wednesday he was overwhelmed by the news of his daughters death and doesnt know why she was killed. My daughter was just gone and we have no idea why. The body of Kalhausers ex-wife, Diane van Reeth, has never been found, according to reports in the Tucson Citizen. Through a recent grant, officials were able to complete a familial DNA search on the remains, matching members of a family in Missouri. Kalhauser was arrested and released on bail. It was released to the public on television and in the newspapers, yet the victim was not recognized by anyone in the area. Since the defendant's counsel never objected to the mention of the sentence and never gave the trial judge an opportunity to cure the error, the proper standard of review is whether the trial judge's error resulted in a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice. We turn to the circumstances of the judge's ruling to test whether defense counsel adequately preserved the question for appeal. He was a wannabe, Bill remembered, an outsider wanting to be in, wanting to be tough. Police exhumed the body and released a sketch of the woman. The reading from certified records should hew to the convictions, and extraneous entries should not pass to the jury as part of the exhibits. The case went cold for many years, but one. Following his indictment for the 1979 case, Kalhauser jumped bail and fled after being released from jail. He was escaping the cops. White He has said nothing about the woman holding the flowers. An Omaha, Nebraska, news station reported that the remains were identified in 2016 as Robert Bresson, last seen near Why, Arizona, earlier in 1995. [10][14] She was approximately 5ft 2in (1.57m) to 5ft 3in (1.60m) tall and weighed around 100110 pounds (4550kg) at the time of her death. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Ariz. cold case cracked with help of Chelmsford, Tyngsboro police, Billerica Select Board renews Town Manager John Currans contract, Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary, Free community college plan unveiled by Healey ahead of budget release, Black WWII vets denied G.I. 83, 87-88, 579 A.2d 564 (1990). May 18, 2001. 904, 905-906, 668 N.E.2d 845 (1996), this court stated, Masking the nature of the prior offense is more likely to affect the defendant unfairly than receipt in evidence of the unvarnished conviction. Ibid. and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Born Did anyone know her? He claimed that he wouldn't own a .25 caliber pistol. c. 140, 121. Kalhauser is sentenced to 7 years in prison, but ends up being paroled after about a year. * December 1971: John Kalhauser, 17, of Tyngsboro, is convicted of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 52-year-old Ronald Chapman, of Nashua. "Little Miss Nobody's" body was found on July 31, 1960, by a school teacher looking for rocks in Sand Creek Wash near Congress, Arizona. 116, 127, 364 N.E.2d 1264 (1977). Moreover, the judge made certain that the jury understood the illustrative purpose of the prototype by instructing it was not the defendant's weapon. The victim had gone unidentified until this week, when the Pima County Sheriff's Department revealed she was Brenda Gerow, 20, of Nashua, according to ABC15 in Arizona. He had ties to Lincoln, Nebraska, and Independence, Iowa, and another Nebraska news site reported that Bresson traveled a lot on his motorcycle. A young woman's body is found in the Arizona desert, while over 2,500 miles away, a young man worries about his missing sister; an investigation into her death begins, and it will take decades to reveal her name and her killer. Last year, nearly 40 years after the northern Arizona discovery, an unidentified body that came to be known as "Valentine Sally" was identified as a 17-year-old girl but her killer remains unknown. John Kalhauser refused to tell police who she was, leading investigators to realize that the photo had some significance. On the morning of trial, defense counsel, by motion in limine, moved to exclude the defendant's prior conviction for manslaughter to clear the way for the defendant's testimony. 4408. * December 1971: John Kalhauser, 17, of Tyngsboro, is convicted of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 52-year-old Ronald Chapman, of Nashua. 1534, 36 L.Ed.2d 196 (1973); Latham v. State, 152 Neb. The circumstantial evidence sufficed to show, on each of four occasions, that the weapon was functional-an element of the charge. In July 1994, his wife, Diane Van Reeth, filed for divorce. Posted by DeathByBoobie at 9:57 AM Incarcerated 258, 145 L.Ed.2d 216 (1999); State v. Washington, 383 S.W.2d 518, 523 (Mo.1964); State v. Finch, 293 N.C. 132, 141, 235 S.E.2d 819 (1977); State v. Sinclair, 57 N.J. 56, 63, 269 A.2d 161 (1970); State v. Baldridge, 144 N.E.2d 656 (Ohio Ct.App.1956); Webb v. State, 445 P.2d 531, 532-533 (Okla.Crim.App.1968); Jackson v. State, 161 Tex.Crim. Detectives flew to the St. Louis-area family and interviewed them, learning that they had a sibling, 17-year-old Carolyn Eaton, who had run away from home around Christmas in 1981. NASHUA, N.H. (AP) A slaying victim discovered more than three decades ago in Arizona. Born January 22, 1954 Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Credits IMDbPro Archive Footage Previous 1 Who Killed Jane Doe? Pima County Sheriff's officials have said Kalhauser is only a person of interest in Gerow's murder. In any event, the defendant raised no objection, and there is no risk, let alone a substantial one, of a miscarriage of justice. Neither did Gerow know that Kalhauser was already a convicted murderer. As Renk looked to his left, with the vehicle three feet away, he saw an orange flash and heard a pop. He felt a bullet strike his chin that drew blood. He was arrested and extradited. Here there was proof that the defendant fired his gun in mid-April and on May 20, 1979. c. 269, 10(a), and G.L. Joseph F. Kalhauser of Tyngsboro, decorated WWII vet TYNGSBORO - Joseph F. Kalhauser, a Tyngsboro resident and decorated World War II veteran, died Monday, May 17, at Lowell General Hospital. Diane Van Reeth, Kalhauser's ex-wife Photo Courtesy of the . He was convicted of charges connected to that case in 1996, and sentenced to 26 years in prison. Police find a photograph of an unidentified woman among his possessions. When Deborah Florence was located, she turned over several letters written by the defendant to her approximately three weeks after Renk's shooting. * 2012: Investigators in Arizona exhume the then-unidentified body of the woman found in 1981, and use her skull to reconstruct her face. He also served time in an Arizona prison for the 1995 murder of his wife. The photo was that of a woman in the possession of John Kalhauser. CHELMSFORD An Arizona sheriffs department is crediting local police for helping officials identify a woman whose body was found in Pima County, Ariz., in 1981, and investigators are now asking for local residents help with solving that womans slaying. They noticed it was close to the facial reconstruction theyd had done of a Jane Doe from way back in April of 1981. At that time, close to the Route 495 exit, the operator of the other vehicle pulled beside the driver's side of Renk's car. Kalhauser was accused of shooting Renk three times in the face and neck. Police told KVOA TV in Tucson that Gerows body had obvious signs of trauma. And they knew, suddenly, that she looked an awful lot like that photo Kalhauser had been carrying. A young womans body was found near the Pima County Fairgrounds. Sheriff's detectives in Tucson said Brenda Gerow was found dead in April 1981. She didnt know him at all. Cf. * 1980: Kalhauser is released on $1,200 bail and moves to Arizona with Brenda Gerow, of Nashua. 298, 300-301, 490 N.E.2d 1166 (1986) (error to admit certified records of prior convictions, including docket entries which showed defaults, warrants issued, arrests on warrants, and violation of probation); Commonwealth v. Millyan, 399 Mass. [22][24] After the family received the remains, the body was cremated. 808, 265 N.E.2d 382 (1970); Ford, 397 Mass. Someone did, and that led them to Bill. Kalhauser was accused of shooting Renk three times in the face and neck. Thirty-three years and still no reason why. Had matters ended there, there would be no problem. John Kalhauser, a convicted murderer believed to have knowledge of the Arizona murder, had the photo in his possession but refused to tell . But the judge permitted the sentence (seven years) to be included in the impeachment information. [3][12] Additional evidence at the scene may have been blown away due to winds. He also warned the petit jury not to read coverage of the case by the newspapers. [3][13], A "crude" sketch was created of the victim at the time initially following her discovery. January 6, 2018 Investigators are still compiling as much information and proof in attempt to put Kalhauser away from Brenda's murder. I dont know what happened. He remains in jail until 2025. Brenda Marie Gerow (/ d r o /), previously known as Pima County Jane Doe, was a formerly unidentified American murder victim who was found on April 8, 1981. There was significant corroborative evidence that the defendant possessed a .25 caliber-type weapon, the same type which was used to fire the shots at Renk. When he asked Gerow to head west with him, he wasnt inviting her on a romantic road trip. Timeline of Brenda Gerow and John Kalhauser, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Billerica Select Board renews Town Manager John Currans contract, Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary, Free community college plan unveiled by Healey ahead of budget release, Black WWII vets denied G.I. Ariz. cold case cracked with help of Chelmsford, Tyngsboro police; Kalhauser makes deal for 20-year sentence; New Technology And An Old Photograph Lead to Breakthrough In 33-Year-Old Jane Doe Cold . Both were .25 caliber and featured a copper zinc alloy around the lead core.. [15] Gerow's father, William Sr., stated he did not understand any possible motive for the death of his daughter. Meanwhile, a young woman's body is recovered in Pima County, Arizona in early April . Following his indictment for the 1979 case, Kalhauser jumped bail and fled after being released from jail. A man named John Kalhauser was under investigation for the murder of his wife in 1995. at 184-185, 503 N.E.2d 934, and declaring that it is error as a matter of law to allow the mention of certain information in the record of conviction, see Ford, 397 Mass. Brenda was a flower child, her brother says, smiling and outgoing. Jamie Jean Laiaddee The Charley Project A jury convicted Rick Wayne Valentini in the murder of his girlfriend Jamie. He vanished before his next court appearance and spent 15 years on the run, living under the alias Donald J. Stecchi in Tucson, where he was arrested . Renk survived despite being shot in the chin, shoulder and back. See Commonwealth v. Maimoni, 41 Mass.App.Ct. Eventually, in August 1979, the defendant was indicted for the assault on Renk. 349, 352-354, 680 N.E.2d 1166 (1997). He was convicted of attempted murder, and then released on a $1,20o bail. One bullet was recovered from Renk's body and another from his car. Families of missing Christine Mustafa thank the volunteers searching for her at a landfill near Gila Bend. But her brother lived all these years believing his sister was alive out there. Serial Killer Database Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The photo was taken from Kalhauser, who was imprisoned in 1999 for killing his wife in Arizona. Sexually Transmitted Infections Spike in Maricopa County, Glendale Man Who Stabbed Family Charged With Two Counts of First-Degree Murder, Arizonas Right-Wing Lawmakers Rally Against Evil of Abortion Rights, Its Called Genocide: Black Leaders Urge Tempe To Again Pursue Flavored Nicotine Ban, Arizona Senate Committees Pass Two Bills in GOP Push to Criminalize Drag. He believed his sister was alive, but didnt want to contact him. According to The Telegraph, 17-year-old John Joseph Kalhauser was arrested and convicted for the murder of a 52-year-old man who was found dead in the woods in 1971. It wasnt a great place to meet guys, but one guy kept showing up again and again to flirt with Brenda: Jack Kalhauser, who looked like Rick Springfield with his shoulder-length black hair. John Joseph Kalhauser, Bill would later find, was a womanizer. Renk's body was never found. April 6, 1981), previously known as Pima County Jane Doe, was a formerly unidentified American murder victim who was found on April 8, 1981. Other events in Kalhauser's criminal history includes being convicted for the 1974 murder of Paul Chapman and being indicted for the attempted murder of a man in 1979. Eighteen-year-old Kimberly Rena Jones was reported missing from San Bernardino, California, in 2017, but she hadnt been seen since mid-2016, according to the non-profit organization, The Charley Project. Kalhauser was arrested and released on bail. 477, 480-481, 722 N.E.2d 984 (2000) (where counsel fails to state distinctly the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection, mere conversation with a judge does not constitute an objection). Kalhauser was accused of shooting Renk three times in the face and neck. Country The remains were positively identified as Eaton. Become a member to support the independent voice of Phoenix Cf. According to news reports out of Arizona, Pima County Sheriff's detectives say John Kalhauser, the man she left Nashua with for Arizona, is a "person . Brenda Marie Gerow (/dro/) (February 18, 1960c. Despite her photograph being found in his wallet the wallet of a twice-convicted murderer and him being the last person who saw her Gerows murder remains officially unsolved. On Who Killed Jane Does episode, Girl Gone West, youll hear from Pima County, Arizona, police detectives and KVOA news reporter Lupita Murillo. He served only one before being released. Source: The Suns archives, The Associated Press, The Tucson Citizen, court documents, and the Pima County Sheriffs Office. Years later, Jane Doe was exhumed and thanks to DNA testing and technology improvements and a photograph found during another murder investigation the remains were positively identified as Gerow. FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. The attacking vehicle broke off the pursuit when Renk got within one-half mile of his destination. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Had Brenda known that Kalhauser was already a convicted killer when she'd met him, she probably never would have crossed the country with him. 230, 249, 668 N.E.2d 300 (1996). When Jane Doe died in Arizona, John Kalhauser's pedigree as a homicidal psychopath had already been Dental information was obtained along with, years later, her DNA. / Fair use After Fleeing To California, 'Pearl Lady' Had Returned Home To Ohio Shortly Before Her Death All tips led police to Brenda Gerows family, who had no idea that she had been found dead over 30 years earlier. Impeachment by prior conviction. He didnt plead guilty. at 300-301, 490 N.E.2d 1166. The pretty blonde girl wore a hippy-type dress and held flowers. The sentence will run concurrently with a 26-year sentence he's serving in Massachusetts for attempted murder in another case. He completed his sentence on May 8, 2019. [25], Kalhauser has past ties to Arizona and is believed to have murdered his wife, Diane Van Reeth, in 1995; he was living under an assumed name at the time of his wife's death. After conferring with the defendant, he informed the judge that the defendant would not take the stand. 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