Know When To Kill Them
Dope, guns and Republican blood lust in Mendocino County
(Aug. 20, 2009) The village of Westport is the last outpost before Mendocino County’s northern coast disappears into a roadless swath of rugged shoreline and redwood-carpeted hills. It is spread across roughly one mile by one-half mile of coast, and has one store, two gas pumps and 47 registered voters. Retirees are Westport’s dominant demographic, and 15 miles of coiling coastal highway separate it from the closest town.
In this very small village, there is one political entity — the five-member Westport County Water District, which oversees the local volunteer fire department and provides sewage treatment and water to several dozen homes. In this very small district, there have been many fiery debates over the years between board members: Sheriff’s deputies were called to intervene at a meeting. Recalls have been organized. And in one now infamous case in 2005, Alan Simon, the board chairman at the time, was nearly killed in the doorway of his home by nine shots from a semi-automatic .22 Ruger pistol.
Shortly after the shooting, Kenneth “Kenny” Rogers, Simon’s water board rival, was arrested for soliciting Simon’s murder. At the time, Rogers was chairman of the Mendocino County Republican Central Committee; he had also recently been fired from his post as Westport’s assistant fire chief and replaced in a recall by Simon as the water board’s chairman.
The district attorney’s case against Rogers meandered through the courts for years, with continuances and a near no-prison plea deal. But on July 22, after a two-and-a-half week trial at the Ukiah Superior Court, Rogers, a lanky 51 year old who never failed to greet jurors without a beaming smile, was convicted of conspiracy and attempted murder. He faces 25 years to life in prison — though it appears he’s gearing up for an appeal, and the possible claim of a mistrial: Shortly after the verdict, attorneys learned that one of the jurors had lived with a reporter who’d covered the beginnings of the Kenny Rogers debacle. A hearing is scheduled for September 11.
The possibility that the juror was “tainted” doesn’t seem likely: She told an investigator that she and the reporter, Frank Hartzell, no longer live together, and that she hadn’t talked to Hartzell about the case since 2005. But nothing in this story seems likely.
As told by Tim Stoen, the deputy district attorney who prosecuted the case, the story of Kenny Rogers was as salacious as they come, a story without parallel outside the Emerald Triangle. It was a story of a vengeful, pot-growing Republican official who hired a hit man to murder a political enemy — and offered to pay for the job with marijuana. It was a story of an ambitious politician with a lethal style of small-town politics. By day, Stoen argued, Rogers was one of the North Coast’s few proud conservatives, but by night he was a man who hung around hardcore felons — and hired them to do his dirty work.
It was about 10:30 pm on the evening of June 17, 2005, when Alan Simon heard something at the front door of his gray, two-story home on Hillcrest Terrace, one of Westport’s few residential streets.
“I was getting ready for bed and brushing my teeth when someone loudly and aggressively started banging on the door, saying ‘Kathy — where’s Kathy?’” Simon, 53, recently testified. “The hairs on the back of my neck went up. I knew something was wrong.”
Simon said he told the man that no Kathy lived there. Then he called the police. The man, Simon told the dispatcher, was a white guy with a fu-manchu-style mustache. “I opened the door and he wasn’t there, so I stepped on the threshold and saw a man leaning up against a white sports car with his arms crossed. I held up the phone and said ‘The police are on the way.’ He walked toward the yard and said, ‘Hey man, I don’t want any trouble,” Simon said. “Then his right arm came up. He had a gun and he fired it. I ran in, shut the door and hit the deck… My front door was exploding around me.”
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101 Comments
Comment / By Mick / Aug. 22, 2009, 3:50 p.m.
Wow! Came here via DailyKos link. What a story - great reporting.
Comment / By ric st john / Sept. 5, 2009, 12:32 a.m.
this is a very personal event for me because it involves and close and dear friend, alan simom. a man who has never made rude, belligerent or insulting remarks to anyone for as long as i have know him. he is a gentleman and a stand-up guy, with a kind and open heart.
as he settled into Westport, he would let me know that he had a real chance of doing good things for his new community and could possibly a volunteer firefighter and even a member of the water board. he loved his new home and the peace of living on the beautiful north coast.
i am very glad that no serious injury was cause by this vile act. i know how alan would be deeply effected by this kind of senseless, despicable and sleazy type of politics. he is far to good of a man for all this.
“Justice” yes that is what is right.
good for you alan!
ric
Comment / By Robin / Sept. 5, 2009, 12:30 p.m.
“Justice”, what a good feeling it is, and to Rogers & Peacock: your done. The rest of your lives will be spent in a small cage, where you belong, away from society so that you may never again attempt to hurt another innocent person.
Comment / By Skippy / Sept. 7, 2009, 8:53 a.m.
This is only the tip of the iceberg. Rogers is an extremely dangerous Aryan Brother! Thank you Tim Stoen and the entire Mendocino County DA’s staff for doing such an excellent job. A public menace is off the streets!! Rogers has not been sentenced yet so let’s stay vigilant.
Comment / By Skippy / Sept. 8, 2009, 5:54 p.m.
Michael Glen Peacock, the younger brother of Rogers Hit Man Richard Dean Peacock was murdered in his trailer in Sacramento last Friday. Michael was the star witness against Rogers at trial and was given immunity for his testimony. It appears that to know Kenneth Rogers is very bad for your health!
Comment / By worried / Sept. 10, 2009, 8:22 p.m.
saw michael testify at rogers trial… he was scared..
Comment / By Justice / Sept. 16, 2009, 10:16 a.m.
May JUSTICE be found for Michael Peacock. May those who murdered Michael be brought to Justice. RIP
Comment / By abc / Sept. 18, 2009, 10:05 p.m.
fuck you robin and the rest of you bastards. Michael and Richard did not deserve this. fuck you all
Comment / By Amazed / Sept. 24, 2009, 11:47 a.m.
This is an incredibly amazing story, who would ever believe all this, yet it really did happen. I am really glad that justice prevailed!!!!! And even more glad that the attempt to murder Alan was NOT successful! Also, who is abc, they need to clean up their act.
Comment / By soul / Sept. 24, 2009, 8 p.m.
To ABC, Your Dogma is being run over by your Karma. good luck.
Comment / By DBig Dawna / Sept. 25, 2009, 11:16 a.m.
To Soul, Try coming up with some NEW,original material!! You are not funny. More like mentally challengesd.
Comment / By SOUL / Sept. 25, 2009, 11:54 a.m.
DBig Dawna/ABC
You are so angry!!!! You should get some help for that.
Comment / By Say There / Sept. 27, 2009, 8 a.m.
To ABC, You may be right about Michael but Rogers deserves everything that is coming to him!If it were not for Rogers, Richard would not be in prison for the rest of his life and Michael would be alive!
Comment / By Amazed 2 / Sept. 30, 2009, 4:04 p.m.
You just can not make this stuff up!
Comment / By Dawna Si’ / Oct. 2, 2009, 11:48 a.m.
Today is 10/02. What happened in court today? What is their next tactic??
Comment / By Amazed 2 / Oct. 3, 2009, 10:37 a.m.
Anyone know what happened what happened? This is too interesting!
Comment / By Supreme 1 / Oct. 3, 2009, 7:28 p.m.
Mrs. Rogers not credible!! Imagine that!!! Taint no big thing….
Comment / By Numero uno / Oct. 3, 2009, 7:31 p.m.
To Amazed 2 and dawnaSi:Read comments in Topix article!!!
Comment / By Amazed 2 / Oct. 4, 2009, 9:16 a.m.
Numero Uno, Which Topix article?
Comment / By Amazed 2 / Oct. 4, 2009, 9:32 a.m.
1, Found the article. Thanks. More Amazed!
Comment / By Uknown / Oct. 4, 2009, 5:29 p.m.
I served on this trial for this dumb fucking rogers and fucker deserves what he is getting.. Richard Dean Peacocks brother, Michael Peacock, got killed weeks after testifying in court. This ruthless mutha fucking Rogers should burn in hell as well as his lying selfish wife.
Comment / By CALmeleon / Oct. 5, 2009, 7 p.m.
To Uknown: I think(know) you are 100% correct on that!!!! How did they think they would ever get away with this?!! Not the sharpest tool in the shed!!! Who knows what they’ve gotten away with thru the years that no one knows about!!! What happened in court on Oct.2nd??????? What’s next?? Already over 70+,that’s SEVENTY +!,(unbelievable!) court appearences throughout the 4 + (FOUR!) plus years that this has been dragged out now!!! out of state helping him to try and get off. Someone should look into them,too, to see if they have ‘ties’!!!!
Comment / By Skippy / Oct. 6, 2009, 9:07 a.m.
To Unknown, RIGHT ON!!!! Especially about the Lovely WIFE! To CALmeleon, You are so right too!!! Interestingly enough the people of Mendocino County have been paying for Rogers Defense in that he declared financial need in an application to the court several years ago. BUT when he fired Mr. Markham the judge required him to make another request for financial assistance. Wouldn’t you love to see his financial disclosures? Anybody know an IRS agent? This guy just can’t stop digging the hole he is in. What a psychopath!
Comment / By Skippy / Oct. 6, 2009, 9:16 a.m.
There is a wonderful article by Glenda Anderson of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat published last Saturday about Judge Brown refusing to allow the jury questionaires to be released due to safety concerns for the jurors and the fact that Christine Rogers WAS NOT CREDIBLE! She is a lying wench isn’t she? Glad the judge recognized her for what she truly is. What a piece of work!!!Read it and love it.
Comment / By Justice / Oct. 11, 2009, 8:14 a.m.
The Anderson Valley Advertiser’s Bruce McEwen’s article titled “Desperate Times” has a section about the Rogers hearing of Oct. 2, 2009. Judge Brown has recognized Christine Rogers for what she is, NOT CREDIBLE!!! In lay terms she is a lying bitch!!!
Comment / By avenger 1 / Oct. 21, 2009, 1:59 p.m.
Any word on the murder investigation of Michael?? How can these guys get away with this?!! What is the world coming to?? I’m sick of all these damn republicans and their racism,bigotry and white supremistcism. We’ve gone back to the 1800’s!! We are the majority NOT those republican ‘wack’ jobs and we need to start putting our foot down as a people and nation!!These greedy bastards are beyond ridiculous!!
Comment / By Sue si / Oct. 29, 2009, 9:07 p.m.
she has every legal right to that money!! and ????
Comment / By Wondering / Oct. 31, 2009, 9:54 a.m.
Anybody know how Rogers is enjoying jail? He has been working his way there all his life. It is always nice to see someone accomplish their DESTINY! What an American success story!!!!!
Comment / By Simon says / Nov. 3, 2009, 5:01 p.m.
He’s a bad,bad man!!
Comment / By peckah / Nov. 5, 2009, 1:23 p.m.
how’s his featherwood doin’?
Comment / By Ho Ho Ho / Nov. 5, 2009, 6:39 p.m.
How about a Pecker(wood) for a Christmas present Kenny? Have you been a good boy? Maybe you will get two!
Comment / By Visits / Nov. 12, 2009, 8:46 a.m.
Any conjugal visits from the Mrs. yet? Looking forward to the tapes on the internet.
Comment / By NormanSays / Nov. 12, 2009, 9:21 a.m.
“This isn’t fair! There is no justice here you MF”. What a twisted sister he is!!!
Comment / By Lil’ nahmon / Nov. 14, 2009, 2:01 p.m.
To Norman says: What do you mean,no justice? What happened now!??
Comment / By Christine says / Nov. 16, 2009, 1:43 p.m.
As a family who loves the KKK I have every right to name my boat the “Rogers Klan”!
Comment / By Norman Says / Nov. 16, 2009, 1:51 p.m.
To Lil’ nahmon, Nothing that I know of. A CO told me though that Rogers is settling in to his new life as a CONVICT. He said it looks like he is resigned to the fact that the rest of his life will be spent in prison. Being the goal oriented guy that he is I think he should be proud of his accomplishment. He has earned it. Three hots and a cot for life! What a pay day!
Comment / By Pick-a-peckah / Nov. 16, 2009, 4:08 p.m.
To Norman says: Don’t be too hasty in your accessment.It seems Kenneth has a new court date(80+). Is he getting a re=trial or an appeal already? What will happened with the murdered witnesses testimony if it does go to re-trial? And also the recorded testimony of Velma Brown who has also died?? How IS the murder investigation of Michael Glen Peacock(R.I.P.) going? Have they put 1+1 together yet!!? I hear Kenneth has found GOD now. No doubt stewing on all the evil he has caused folks. Don’t think God is going to get him out of this one.He’ll have to atone for his sins!!!
Comment / By Lil’ Normy Says / Nov. 17, 2009, 9:12 a.m.
Hi Pick a Peck, Motion for re-trial and an appeal are normal trial business. It is a matter of crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s. These motions are mandatory prior to sentencing. Testimony already given at trial from witnesses alive or dead remains in the record and can be re-read if a new trial is ordered. Don’t know about Michael though. I hope they get whoever murdered him! Rogers found GOD? That is a good one!!!
Comment / By Wow God? / Nov. 18, 2009, 7:40 a.m.
More like God has found him! In Jail! I wonder if God is asking him about all the people he has manipulated, lied to, stolen from, swindled, used, hurt, killed, and …! Must be an interesting conversation! Can you lie to God and get away with it? Rogers will think he can because it is just who he is, he can’t help it!
Comment / By Mrs. Peckerwood / Nov. 20, 2009, 8:25 a.m.
Mrs. Peckerwood, The author of the infamous “RED DOG LETTER, aka Kate” is at it again! Her anonymous letter (supposedly from an inmate at the Mendocino County Jail) to the editor of the AVA, in the Nov. 4th edition, rants about her virtuous husband, the convict Kenneth Allen Rogers. She is really a sick human being. Unfortunately she and Mr. Peckerwood had kids. Two sons! Stay tuned, their youngest is destined to follow in his fathers footsteps.
Comment / By the gambler / Nov. 21, 2009, 1:33 p.m.
You got to know when to hold em’, know when to fold ‘em, know when to accept a sweetheat deal and know when to kill off the star witness.
Comment / By la raza / Nov. 21, 2009, 2:46 p.m.
Breaking news: Rogers to be set free after inmate finds him innocent off all charges!!(see article in Anderson valley advertiser: Me? guilty! Rogers:Not Guilty!!) Finally, J-u-s-t-ICE will be served!!!
Comment / By trimmer / Nov. 21, 2009, 2:51 p.m.
After 80+ court appearances and 3 attorneys how can the state (Ca.) afford to drag this out any longer.I thought we were broke?? either sentence him or let him go. This has been going on for 5 years now!!! Entirely toooooo loooooooooooog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment / By Patience / Nov. 22, 2009, 2:36 p.m.
Patience is a virtue. The ball is in Rogers court now, pun intended. He is going nowhere but San Quinten for processing then to his new home. Maybe Pelican Bay! He does have peckerwood friends there. Should feel right at home. It is funny that a jury of Mendocino County Jail inmates have found Rogers not guilty. I bet they are all persecuted too! Life sucks!
Comment / By tweestid seestir / Nov. 24, 2009, 5:04 p.m.
There is no such thing as M.F.ing just-ICE!! Re-tial coming up in spring ‘10. Stay tooned. prolly drag this out for another 5 years!! Wonder if anyone has a tally(total $$$) on what this has cost the bankrupt state of M.f.ing Cauliphonya.a’ll be back…..
Comment / By Nancy / Nov. 24, 2009, 5:12 p.m.
How could such a fine up-standing citizen of the community do this to his wife and children?? What led up to all of this?? Were they delusioned by drugs i.e. COCAINE!?? even his parents have cut off all ties. Someone should get down to the deep-root of this evilness.
Comment / By cox / Nov. 24, 2009, 5:14 p.m.
to:Nancy, 2 words:GREED and Power!!!
Comment / By Inquirer / Nov. 25, 2009, 12:27 p.m.
Curious minds want to know: When is next court date and what will it be for??? Hmmmmmmmmm………….
Comment / By Baloney or PB / Nov. 28, 2009, 11:29 a.m.
Wonder if Rogers had his traditional BALONEY sandwich for Thanksgiving Dinner? Maybe he chose the peanut bitter n jelly. Rogers is due back in court Dec. 18th @ 1:30 for status hearing re: court trial transcripts. NO WORRIES he is going nowhere accept San Quinten! He should make a fine addition to the zoo. Hey Nancy, They are evil co-conspirators. Yes COCAINE is part of their low lives.
Comment / By Penis butter and jelly / Nov. 29, 2009, 1:03 p.m.
Why is everything ALWAYS some sort of “conspiracy” with these wacko republicans???? No chance that Kenneth could actually be guilty of this crime ,is there!?? (insert laughter)Maybe Obama is behind this when they found out about Rogers involvement with the white supremicists and their discussion of how Obama will be killed by the KKK. Instant Karma will get you when you least expect it!!! And now the Cocaine involvement.Sounds like the whole “contra” thing over again……
Comment / By Rogers Klan / Nov. 30, 2009, 10:32 a.m.
The Rogers Klan is one SICK, SICK family! I hope he is never released to terrorize any community ever again!
Comment / By What tha’ Huck / Dec. 2, 2009, 12:32 p.m.
Good thing Huckabee is not the Guvna!!! He’d pardon the “newly religous” Rogers in a heartbeat!!
Comment / By YuckYuckHuck / Dec. 3, 2009, 9:58 a.m.
Maybe as a presidential candidate he will use the Reverend Rogers as an example of a holy man wrongly convicted because the Judge and DA had it out for him. Those terrible ungodly persecutors of the Reverend R. It is awful. Life is not fair. He is not guilty. God blinked and the holy Mr. Rogers is suffering the consequences. Right Lil Normy? You tell us!
Comment / By Announcement / Dec. 6, 2009, 8:46 a.m.
The Reverend Kenny Rogers and Sister Christine Faye Rogers announce the call for characters for their new show ” The Reverend Rogers Prison Gospel Hour”. If you are interested please apply here with a brief description of your character and costume. Thanks, Normy
Comment / By abs / Dec. 7, 2009, 5:53 p.m.
To soul: Fuck all you people on this web sit that want to talk shit about Michael and Richard.If they where here you wouldnt be talking shit you would be afraid.Why dont you talk about shit about Kenny Rogers and his Shit Talking Wife and Sister too.
Comment / By abc / Dec. 12, 2009, 10:15 a.m.
The Peacock brothers have been used by Rogers. Rogers deserves everything that is coming to him. It will be very comforting to see him sentenced to life and hauled off to San Quentin where he belongs. With any luck Christine Rogers will be joining him in time. Just give her some rope, it is her destiny!
Comment / By cox / Dec. 13, 2009, 12:58 a.m.
To abc: Yes, the Peacock brothers were used!! You got that right!!!How many others were used over the years? This wasn’t the first one,just the first one he got caught at. What do you know about Miss Christine?? She claims to have known nothing of any of this other than the ‘medical’ marijuana part.
Comment / By abc / Dec. 13, 2009, 9:16 a.m.
Ms Christine is up to her neck in this1 She is a co-conspirator! Proving that in court right now would be difficult. Just give her time, she will be sneaking contraband into San Quentin. I hope she is not allowed to have any personal contact with Kenny at the Mendo Co Jail without a body cavity check! ALL ORIFACES! Same for Lil Normy and Ryan! This has always been a Rogers family affair!
Comment / By cox / Dec. 13, 2009, 1:15 p.m.
to abc: You got that right,too.She will be destined to hide out and smuggle contraband into prison for her old man.What kind of life is that? God bless your deceased relatives.If you have any more info on miss Christine please let us know!!! Normy for State Senate in 2016!!!
Comment / By XXX / Dec. 14, 2009, 8:53 a.m.
Sarah Palin / Lil Normy Rogers 2012! Republican Slate? Ms Christine can be appointed Supreme Court Justice and get the hubby off! Yikes, Nightmare Time!!!!
Comment / By DragOn / Dec. 14, 2009, 1:22 p.m.
Let’s see… This crime was comitted in 2005 and it’s now (in 15 days) 2010!!! Has this really been going on for 5 years now?!!!! Has any other case ever been dragged out for sooooooo looooooog!???? What’s the record??? Our Mr Rogers could have taken the “sweetheart” deal and been back out on the streets by now!! What a fool!! (as in Holidayoff fools!!!) Let’s hear more about our Ms. Rogers!!!!! Do tell!!! Enguiring minds want to know….
Comment / By DragOn / Dec. 14, 2009, 1:22 p.m.
Let’s see… This crime was comitted in 2005 and it’s now (in 15 days) 2010!!! Has this really been going on for 5 years now?!!!! Has any other case ever been dragged out for sooooooo looooooog!???? What’s the record??? Our Mr Rogers could have taken the “sweetheart” deal and been back out on the streets by now!! What a fool!! (as in Holidayoff fools!!!) Let’s hear more about our Ms. Rogers!!!!! Do tell!!! Enquiring minds want to know….
Comment / By 1-2-3 / Dec. 15, 2009, 12:17 p.m.
To abc: give us more ‘dirty laundry’ on Ms. Rogers……….
Comment / By Do-re-mi / Dec. 16, 2009, 10:43 p.m.
To abc: Give the peephole what they need,they need dirty laundry !!!
Comment / By abc / Dec. 17, 2009, 10:04 a.m.
In time all will be revealed so I am told. The well is deep!
Comment / By do-re-mi / Dec. 17, 2009, 12:58 p.m.
to abc: Ahhh-Soooo !!!!
Comment / By Skippy / Dec. 17, 2009, 1:08 p.m.
Roger the dodger will be in court tomorrow,12/18/09. What is this appearance for and what’s outcome? Undoubtebly won’t be the last one in this never-ending story. Keep us posted Mr. Stelloh!!!!
Comment / By Kevin Karl Kline / Dec. 18, 2009, 1:54 p.m.
what happened in court today????
Comment / By abc / Dec. 18, 2009, 5:06 p.m.
Kevin Karl Kline, KKK no dice! Call Christine Mr. O.
Comment / By Klanahan / Dec. 19, 2009, 3:54 p.m.
What happened with Kenneth in court yesterday?? Cannot find out any info on what it was for and what the next court date is?(undoubtly there WILL be another one!) I don’t think this will ever end. Cauliphonya is bankrupt and Mr. Raja is a huge blame!! Going on 90+ court appearances(anyone know what the record is?)and almost 5 years now!!! WOW!!!! And the taxpayers are footing the bill. Meanwhile Raja could sell off his many assets(undoubtly put in others names) to pay for his 4th lawyer!! The state has paid the bill for everything, so far, and will probaly continue to do so. When will enough be enough!!?? I’m so verklempf…. (talk amongst yourselves)
Comment / By abc / Dec. 19, 2009, 5:43 p.m.
Apparently Mr. Rogers Attorny Mr Giffard will be getting the transcript pages he wants in a couple of days. Judge Brown set a status hearing on the Motion for a new trial on Feb. 18th at 1:30. The Hearing for the Motion for a new trial will be on Feb 26th at 8:30 and is expected to last about 2 hours. I was told that Rogers has some marks on his face like he was in a fight. Maybe Rogers is not getting along with his new roommates? What a guy!
Comment / By comeariva / Dec. 19, 2009, 10:37 p.m.
Hang in there bro’ and stay out of trouble on the inside.Could be a set-up!! The truth will come out at the re-trial and you will be free again!! Probaly be able to run for office again,too!! Keep the faith!! U R innocent!!
Comment / By Clark / Dec. 20, 2009, 9:08 p.m.
Are they getting anywhere with the murder investigation of Michael Peacock?? Been 3 months now. Any word at all from anywhere? Should be getting close.
Comment / By Carol / Dec. 23, 2009, 12:58 p.m.
Snoopys’ Street Spotlight says Have a Charlie Brown Christmas!!! Ahhhiight!!!
Comment / By silent night / Dec. 24, 2009, 2:01 p.m.
Merry Christmas to the Rogers’ Clan.
Comment / By Blitzen / Dec. 25, 2009, 11:38 a.m.
Clark, Michael Peacock is a Placer County Case. Supposedly there was to be 2 arrests a while back. Don’t know if that happened but… If you find out let us know.
Comment / By Father time / Jan. 5, 2010, 1:31 p.m.
Happy New Year to the Rogers’ Klan and his lovely family.
Comment / By Soul / Jan. 7, 2010, 12:12 p.m.
And may time move very slowly for you Kenny! Happy 2010!!!!!
Comment / By Soulive / Jan. 18, 2010, 2:12 p.m.
And a very Happy M.L.K. day to the Rogers’ Klan !!!
Comment / By Soul / Jan. 22, 2010, 2:23 p.m.
To Soulive, You must be a very nice person. Your wishes of a Happy MLK Day to the Rogers Klan was so thoughtful.
Comment / By Soulive / Jan. 26, 2010, 1:28 p.m.
To Soul: Why, thank-you!!!
Comment / By Soul / Feb. 8, 2010, 12:55 p.m.
To Soulive, Perhaps celebrating Medger Evers and Malcom X’s Birthday’s would lift his spirits too? I think it would be the thoughtful thing to do to remind Mr. Rogers of those dates. After all we wouldn’t want him to forget!
Comment / By Soulive / Feb. 8, 2010, 2:56 p.m.
To Soul: You are correct,Sir!!! Fight the powers that be!!!!
Comment / By Skippy / Feb. 19, 2010, 1:52 p.m.
Rogers attorney Mr. Giffard of Sacramento failed to appear in court yesterday for a status hearing. Looks like next Friday the Motion for a New Trial will go forward. There is virtually NO CHANCE of success for the Motion. Judge Brown may render Judgment and Sentencing at that time. The Hearing begins at 8:30 in Dept. B at Ukiah.
Comment / By cox / Feb. 28, 2010, 9:22 p.m.
To Skippy ,2/28/10: What happened this time!? Now what? When is the NEXT court date?? I don’t think there has been another case in law/legal history that has gone on as long!!! No wonder this state is bankrupt!!
Comment / By cox / March 1, 2010, 2:03 p.m.
Skippy….? Where are you?? Still awaiting word on what happened in court on 2/26/2010?? Why would the judge schedule a dentist appt.on court day and not show up?? NOW what’s going on?!!! Please fill us in on the details!!!
Comment / By Hank Sims / March 3, 2010, 1:02 p.m.
To all the enthusiastic-bordering-on-maniac Rogers watchers: Tim Stelloh has posted an update here.
Comment / By OMG!!! / March 7, 2010, 11:44 p.m.
Oh boy! Here we go !!! I knew this was coming!! And the murdered witnesses testimony probaly will not be allowed? SURPRISE!!!! Still think this would make a great Dateline/60 minutes piece or perhaps a movie…
Comment / By anonymous / March 8, 2010, 8:03 p.m.
As a former long time resident of the Mendocino Coast (and soon to be resident again) my observation is that the Rogers affair is simply the most ridiculous example of much bad behavior on the coast by what seem to be retired gangsters occurring over the last decade and a half, or so. Interested parties might have fun reading about the Affinito family’s activities in Fort Bragg.
I guess that is what you get when you are selling multimillion dollar ocean side estates to people with strong cash positions. Guaranteed to attract the wrong sort of homeowners. The Rogers story is really is only the tip of the iceberg of crime and corruption on the Mendocino Coast, part of a long tradition for the area going back to the nineteenth century.
Comment / By OMG!! / March 16, 2010, 1:14 p.m.
to anonymous: Welcome back,Dr.Ruh!!! You were sorely missed!!!
Comment / By Skippy / March 20, 2010, 5:42 p.m.
Hi Cox, What I heard was that Judge brown was sick and the Motion for Retrial will be heard on March 26th at 8:30 AM in Dept B. Rogers still thinks he is going to get a new trial. I don’t think so. I’m told he is trying to blame his lawyer now. He is grasping at straws. If the motion is denied then Rogers could be sentenced that day and be on the San Quetin Express by noon! Bye Bye Kenny!!!
Comment / By anonymous / March 26, 2010, 2:04 p.m.
To Skippy: Please keep us informed as to what happened in court today,3/26/10, with our Mr Rogers(the dodger). Did it get dismissed or will he get yet another trial?? goin’ on five years(5!!) now and counting!! My O my!!!!
Comment / By Skippy / March 27, 2010, 9:16 a.m.
The latest, at court Friday Judge Brown DENIED the Motion for a New Trial. Mr. Rogers will be spending the rest of his life in State prison. He will be eligible for parole in 25 years. JUSTICE!
Comment / By Soul / March 27, 2010, 9:22 a.m.
Ever the sociopath, Kenny gave a lame and unbelievable statement to Judge Brown. Tim O’Laughlin, Mendocino Attorney had a MELT DOWN upon the denial of a new trial and stormed out of the courtroom making some kind of rude comment to the Victim, Mr. Simon. Very poor behavior from a so called PROFESSIONAL!
Comment / By avenger / March 29, 2010, 1:04 p.m.
What’s going on with the ongoing murder investigation!!?????
Comment / By Stay Tuned / March 31, 2010, 10:34 a.m.
Heard it on the grape vine that Tim Stelloh will be releasing a post sentencing article that will include an interview with the Victim Al Simon. Should be FASCINATING! Stay Tuned. Could be this week here on the NCJ! Meanwhile Mr. Rogers is on the San Quinten Express where he will be awarded 3 hots and a cot for the next 25 years for his troubles.
Maybe he will find true love with one of Richard Peacocks PECKERWOOD friends too! What a lucky guy!!!
Comment / By Little Flower / April 1, 2010, 7:04 p.m.
Our sweet little Kenny is spending his first night in San Quentin tonight. Sweet dreams jerkoid! You only have 25 years to go, maybe. I doubt you make it a year. Say hi to Richard. You threatened to kill his daughter on the outside. Gee, I wonder what he is going to do to you on the inside. He has friends, you don’t! Good luck with that pal!
Comment / By tuney loons / April 1, 2010, 8:41 p.m.
to Little flower: Threatened to kill his daughter and undoubtedly behind the murder of Richards’ brother,Michael Glen Peacock(R.I.P.).Not to mention the very reason Richard is doing 71 years to life.Yeah,I think he (Richard) might be a little more than p.o.’d!!! Richard has nothing to lose. As they say: payback is a BITCH!!! Look out for the welcoming committee!!!!
Comment / By Big fish / April 1, 2010, 8:45 p.m.
Still can’t believe that this so-called “good man” put his wife and sons thru this.Hope they have lots of protection and hope someone has their backs!!!
Comment / By Little Flower / April 2, 2010, 7:37 a.m.
We all know Rogers had something to do with Michael MURDER! But he did not do it alone.
I wonder who has Lil Kenny’s wifey and kiddies backs? They were blown away by Michaels testimony. Michael should not be dead!!! Kenny is all yours Richard. Signed sealed and delivered!
Big mean KENNY spent his first night in state prison last night. Hope it was sleepless.
Comment / By 25yrs / April 2, 2010, 10:16 a.m.
25 yrs of fine state prison cuisine. Ummm Ummmm! What a luck little Aryan Brother or NOT. What do ya say Richard, is he up to the brotherhoods standards?