Robert Rivera’s Writings
Letter to Investigative Reporters
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Robert Rivera
#994556
Delaware County Prison
P.O. Box 23A
Thornton, PA 19373
Investigative Reporter
Dear Sirs/Ma'am,
My name is Robert Rivera, age 34. You have probably heard of me from the
high profile case that surrounds me for the past year. My case revolves around
the disappearance of my daughter Katelyn Selena Rivera.
I am writing to you in the hopes of exposing the details and reasons behind
this entire high profile case, and to bring injustices to light, and shed some
light on this case from my perspective, not just from the perspective of the
District Attorney and my former fiancée, and mother of my child Katelyn.
This letter has been written for me, since I have only a third grade reading
and writing level. This is important for you to understand, as you must surely
know, that legal paperwork and legal language is difficult for even a well-educated
person. So you can imagine what it was like being told to "just sign it" and
have things explained to me, where I could not actually understand anything
that was being read to me.
What I am looking for here is a sincere and genuine investigative reporter
who will look at the facts from my side as well as from the side of the District
Attorney and my former fiancée and her family.
I will present only some information here for you to show you I am intending
to give you much more once you agree to meet with me and cover my case with
me. Additionally, I would like for the reporting team to follow my case, be
with me at all court dates, and I will personally fill in that reporter on all
the details while the trial is taking place (i.e.: I will give my exclusive
comments to your reporter only).
I would like to ask that you find a video-clip that was made in 1996 around
Christmas, taken at the Convention Center Christmas Party, where I, Robert Rivera
and Jennifer Helton were prior to our daughter's birth to show our relationship
to each other. This clip was televised from the Convention Center just around
Christmas. Time on the major television stations locally in Philadelphia.
On the following pages, I will outline for you the situation which brought
on the entire custody battle and which led to the subsequent situation, which
ended in my being accused of a capital crime, which I am now facing in Delaware
County, Pennsylvania.
Robert Rivera / Page 2
The story began with my family; consisting of myself Robert Rivera, my fiancée,
Jennifer Helton, and my 20 month old daughter Katelyn Selena Rivera. We lived
in Boothwyn, PA.
Jennifer and I had a dysfunctional relationship, which bordered on abusive.
This stemmed from the fact that prior to my relationship with Jennifer, she
worked as an escort and prostituted herself. She drank excessively before and
during pregnancy, she used crack-cocaine and marijuana on a regular basis, and
had a very controlling nature -- she always got what she wanted.
Jennifer was an aspiring porn model and worked as a stripper at "Nino's"
in Ridley (1996-99). While she had Katelyn, she posed nude at a local college,
and was posing privately for the instructor in motel rooms for pornographic
photos, and the same instructor paid her for the sessions as well as extra for
clothes and other "extracurricular" activities.
While we were engaged, and had Katelyn, Jennifer was having an affair with
our next-door-neighbor Tom, and engaging in sexual relations with him while
she was living with me.
The situation caused a number of heated arguments between myself and Jennifer
Helton, which eventually led to Jennifer leaving me and taking Katelyn with
her without my consent as her father.
Jennifer and her family spent a lot of time and effort working against me
in order to keep me away from Katelyn, although my only concern was for Katelyn's
safety and well being. Using the fact of my inability to read, to be able to
understand legal paperwork, and the law, the Helton family conspired to take
all of my parental rights away from me.
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To give you some insight into Robert Rivera, during the custody battle no
one presented his illiteracy as being an obstacle to his being represented in
the custody issue. It never entered into question, "Why?" The fact that Jennifer
Helton's lawyer and Ms. Helton herself used threats and coercion to get Robert
to sign the paperwork was also not noted. The fact that Ms. Helton's mother
threatened Robert regarding custody of Katelyn, and used the fact that members
of the Helton family were in the police force--which allowed evidence tampering,
and police reports to be mislaid-- during the custody battle; were ignored.
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To begin with, the circumstances surrounding the start of the custody battle
over Katelyn was confusing from the start.
Robert Rivera / Page 3
The situations which came about that led to Jennifer taking Katelyn out of
my home on various occasions were, for example:
Jennifer would work late nights, stripping and would return home at least
two or three hours after her job was over and the club had closed its doors
for the night. I would get worried about Jennifer since I knew the nature of
the clientele and worried about someone stalking her, or following her home,
or doing some bodily harm to her. Jennifer would never give me the courtesy
of a phone call letting me know she would be coming home late. Had I done
this, she would have been furious, and would begin screaming at me and punching
me. This was how she handled not being in control and not getting things her
way.
As a result of just such a situation as I described above, I would beg her
to stop stripping and getting drunk constantly, and begged her to be more responsible
as she was the mother of a child now. Jennifer's responses each time were to
punch me, and to become violent and abusive -- then to disappear with Katelyn
for a couple of days and I would have to beg and plead for Jennifer to bring
Katelyn back.
The incident that led to the custody battle was based on events in July between
Jennifer Helton and Robert Rivera in which Ms. Helton insinuated that Robert
was having sexual relations with someone. Relations, which Rivera contends,
were completely unfounded. Then in retaliation to her allegations, Helton went
ahead and openly threatened Rivera that she would go and have sexual relations
with his best friend whereby Helton attempted to force herself on the friend
who refused her advances. Fed up with the allegations and insinuations, Rivera
went out and remained away from home, and after consuming quantities of alcohol
and using drugs to escape the “hell” he was living at home with Helton, he was
again threatened by Helton on his return home. Rivera offered to end the relationship
and Helton then physically attacked him, later turning the situation around
by calling the police and the police blaming Rivera for the domestic abuse.
After the incidents at the Rivera home, in front of Police, Helton who had
already removed Katelyn from the home, gave her keys to Rivera with the police
witnessing the event.
No discussions were had regarding a restraining order or a protection order
against Rivera.
Robert Rivera / Page 4
On the following day after giving Rivera the keys Helton broke the screen
door and the main house door to gain access to the house. Rivera was in the
bedroom at the time, Helton did not even attempt to knock or see if Rivera was
in the house before breaking into the home -- Rivera faced Helton demanding
to know what she was doing breaking into his house -- she told him she needed
her lingerie and sex paraphernalia (vibrators, whips, dildos, etc.) in order
to go to a porno movie shoot she was scheduled to do the following morning.
Another altercation between them ensued as Rivera reminded Helton of her motherly
duties to Katelyn. Both of them left the house afterwards.
In August, as a result of Rivera's sister Lisa calling the Helton's home
in order to arrange a visit with Katelyn not being aware of the situation between
Jennifer Helton and Robert Rivera – the Heltons reported the call from Lisa
as being from Robert, which it was not. This resulted in Robert receiving a
letter in the mail that required him to attend a PFA (Protection from Abuse)
order hearing in the Media Courthouse.
The Judge presiding over the hearing was Ann Osborne, who changed the issue
at hand from the PFA to child custody; which took Rivera completely off guard.
Rivera told the judge he was not prepared for a custody hearing and had no legal
representation present. He also informed the Court that he was illiterate and
unable to proceed without legal counsel.
The Judge told Rivera that Jennifer Helton's Attorney would explain the papers
to him, and he would have to sign the paperwork.
The Judge added in her own handwriting that Robert Rivera would be allowed
to see his daughter Katelyn Selena Rivera. Helton's lawyer told Rivera if he
didn't sign the paperwork without questioning it, that he would lose any custody
of Katelyn that he would hope to have – or chances of ever seeing her again.
As per the stipulations of the Custody agreement Judge Osborne signed, Rivera
was allowed one phone call a day to speak with Katelyn. Rivera was refused these
calls by Helton and Helton's Family and he was refused the right to speak to
his daughter. The Heltons would tell Rivera when he called that Katelyn was
asleep or not available to come to the phone – even though he could hear her
playing in the background. If Rivera called later to be allowed his one phone
call with Katelyn – the Heltons would accuse him of harassing them.
This behavior of the Heltons and the utter disregard for the father's court
ordered rights allowed the Heltons to accuse him of violating his PFA order.
Rivera / Page 5
Then I appeared for a violation of the PFA hearing with no prior knowledge
that a PFA had been placed on me, nor was one served to me by the police on
Jennifer Helton's behalf. Again, no proper representation or preparation for
a courtroom battle was made, and a public defender was assigned to me literally
minutes before the hearing was to begin.
The outcome of the hearing confused me, and conflicting sentencing of jail
time, six months or more awaited me. My public defender led me to believe he
was helping me, but wanted me to go to jail for something I didn't do.
On my way to court to start my six months jail time, I detoured to the daycare
center to say goodbye to my daughter Katelyn. When I got to the daycare center,
the daycare person began to scream and yell at me that I wasn't allowed to see
my child. The daycare had a history of abusiveness towards children and was
under investigation at the time, so she had no room to talk. I took Katelyn
and went to McDonalds, called Jennifer from there telling her Katelyn was fine,
and with me. I spent the day with Katelyn. Along the way, I made sure I called
Jennifer, leaving messages with her as to where I was with Katelyn. I called
her from South Street, Fairmount Park, Boathouse Row, multiple times to let
her know Katelyn was fine.
Around five o'clock p.m. I picked up Michelle Lupe (using her car) and tried
on four different times to drop Katelyn off to Jennifer while Michelle was with
me in the car. Then four more times without Michelle. Jennifer was indignant,
and expected me to get out of the car and bring Katelyn to the door. She refused
to go out to the car to get Katelyn.
I got fed up and drove off after Jennifer refused to take Katelyn from the
car.
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Rivera drove off with Katelyn after Helton refused to take her from the car.
Since Rivera was facing jail time for the violation of the PFA he knew nothing
about, which was based on the phone calls from his sister Lisa to the Heltons,
Rivera gave Katelyn to a couple who would love and care for her.
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I turned myself in the next day to endure unjustifiable jail time for kidnapping,
burglary, aggravated assault, interference with child custody and other related
charges with multiple counts on each.
Rivera / Page 6
I intend to go to trial to seek justice and let my voice be heard this time
to explain my side of the story, and to expose the abuses within the household
that I tried to shield and protect Katelyn from!
As of this time, over 100 inmates have come forward with statements that
I supposedly told them, which are completely untrue. Some of these inmates I
have never even had contact with or ever met.
I am now being charged with first degree murder, and face the death penalty
if I do not divulge where Katelyn is. I will not do that until I have been heard
and the truth is out about Jennifer Helton, and her unfitness as a mother to
Katelyn.
My case is very high profile and I am featured in the local paper, The Delaware
County Daily Times on a weekly basis. At least every four to five weeks my case
is talked about on the regional TV stations, 3, 6, and 10, as well as FOX and
WB. The case has been publicized up and down the east coast, as well as in Puerto
Rico via TV and the newspaper media.
If you need further information, I will provide you with the phone number
of my sister, Lisa, as the prison intercepts all my mail and withholds information
from the outside world from me. I can call you, collect basis only, between
the hours of 10am and 3pm and some other hours depending on our lockdown times.
I am very eager to hear from you and look forward to meeting and/or talking
with you in the very near future. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Robert Rivera
Robert’s Reply to Written Questions concerning statements in his Letter to Investigative Reporters. Sent
09-09-02. Received in envelope postmarked 10-02-02.
Investigative Reporter – Page 2
1. How did Jennifer get escort jobs? Can you give a name of an escort service?
When she worked at the RS club. I believe it’s in Ridley Township. She got
the job while working at Your Hair, that’s at Pennel Road in Aston, PA.
2. Have any documentation on Jennifer’s drug use? Did she ever go into drug
rehab or attend Narcotics Anonymous?
No and no. But her friends have pictures of her using drugs. And I have pictures
of her drinking.
3. If known, what is the name of the local college that Jennifer posed nude
and the name of the instructor mentioned? Know the names of the motels?
Penn State campus in Media. She worked in the art department. Teacher was
an older white guy. The hotel was the End of the Dove in the state of Delaware.
4. What is your next-door neighbor, Tom’s last name?
Tom Whittiker, his wife’s name is Sissy. I don’t remember the little daughter’s
name.
5. Which members of the Helton family were in the police force?
Jennifer’s cousin’s husband. Before Jennifer met me she was dating him.
6. Have any info on mislaid police reports? Approximate dates? Names of officers?
I have to get back to you on this question.
Officer Gregory Kennard, Officer Hurley Smoak, Detective James Reardon, Officer
Robert Gray, and Lt. Donald Harris. Upper Chichester Police Department
Investigative Reporter – Page 4
7. What was the address of your house?
2804 Chichester Ave. Apt. #1
Boothwyn, PA 19061
8. Do you have the name of the porno movie Jen was to go to or another movie
she was in? One might be listed on the Internet with her as an actress.
In Cherry Hill, New Jersey a big pink building with designs all over it.
A car dealership was across the street. She had two different names – Star and
Flame!
9. What was the name of Jennifer’s attorney at the hearing?
What hearing are you referring to? Custody hearing?
Investigative Reporter – Page 5
10. What was the name of your public defender?
Albert Greto – Assistant P.D.
Robert D’Agostino – Assistant P.D.
11. What is the name and location of the daycare center?
2429 2nd Ave. Boothwyn, PA
Sheila Clendening – mother
Jamie Clendening – daughter
(Daycare was a residential home.)
12. What is the name of the daycare person?
Same as number 11.
13. How did you hear of the daycare center’s history of abusiveness and that
it was under investigation?
Jennifer found the day care first. Then Katelyn started getting sick. She
started getting bruises and cuts. I would bring Katelyn to her doctor. Her doctor’s
office is inside Chester Crozer Medical Hospital. I’d make numerous complaints
and reports to the emergency rooms. Katelyn’s caseworker’s name is Sherry Lancianese.
I made complaints to her and she investigated Jennifer. She found out that Jennifer
and the mother of the daycare center were running a scam on welfare. That’s
why Jennifer did not want to take her out of day care because she was making
money. Charges were never pressed against Jennifer but she had to pay some money
back to welfare. The welfare caseworker was good friends with Jennifer’s aunt.
If there are any other questions don’t hesitate to ask. Send questions 5 and
9 again.
Letter to Judges
Robert Rivera [1]
Inmate # 994556
GWHCF
P.O. Box 23A
Thornton, PA 19373-0023
November 7, 2000
To the Honorable Judges
Charles C. Keeler;
Frank T. Hazel;
Joseph Cronin
Since the beginning of my case I have been cooperative with regard to all
DNA Testing required of me. The Police, CID and FBI have fingerprinted and taken
blood from me literally dozens of times.
I have been requesting a polygraph test to prove to the court that I am not
lying to them. I realize fully that a polygraph test is inadmissible in court,
however, it will show the court some baseline as to my honesty.
Some things were not presented to you at the last court date and I feel that
certain evidence has been withheld or omitted from the courts eyes. In order
to either cover up or mix-up the truth or to lay the entire blame for this all
on me. I am tired of how things have been handled, and evidence has been tampered
with or manipulated by investigators and in particular David C. Peifer, just
to boost their own resume at the expense of my life and that of my daughter’s.
I have reasonable belief in what I am saying here based on the evidence that
has suddenly (to the investigators tampering) disappeared conveniently, or photos
referred to in police statements which no longer seem to exist anywhere, to
sudden malfunctioning of recording equipment in a courtroom where all cases
before and after mine had gone without a hitch, yet my court appearance has
suddenly gone missing -- yet others were fine. As family members of the Helton
family are in the police force, police reports have conveniently disappeared
regarding the Heltons breaking into my home and stealing most of the contents,
and the erasure of the 911 call that I placed is also gone. Conveniently, since
the police officers were also part of the break in and also assisted the Heltons
in stealing my home's contents -- a convenient cover-up.
When am I going to be able to present the entire truth as it really happened,
as opposed to the cleverly constructed "truth" that investigators and the Heltons
wish for you to see and believe? [2]
Robert Rivera / Nov. 7, 2000 Attachment I
Shoe & Sock Validity
The shoe and sock found are not Katelyn's based on testimony from Jennifer
Helton stating once that they were Katelyn's (hearsay) and that Jennifer told
others that Katelyn's shoe size at the time of her disappearance was size 5,
the shoe and sock found were size 4.
- No DNA Evidence was found or tested against the shoe or sock as Jennifer's
word seems to have been sufficient enough to say they were Katelyn's -- they
are not.
- To date, no one has shown me or asked me to identify the shoe or sock as
being Katelyn's.
- David C. Peifer last year had me identify a full box of Katelyn's clothing
– of which I could identify not only if they were indeed Katelyn’s, but the
sizes and where they were purchased.
- Jennifer doesn't even know the sizes of the shoes and socks, but I know
all of that better than she did.
Your Honors:
There is much more evidentiary information I can give you than just this,
with clear explanations where the evidence was manipulated or tampered with
by both the Heltons and the investigators, however, I would like the opportunity
to bring those up in court or with your Honors either in chambers or in court.
Respectfully,
Robert Rivera [3]
Rivera / Nov. 7, 2000 / Keeler/Hazel/Cronin Letter
Page 2.
I have been asked to speak in front of a Grand Jury, and would be willing
to do so –- if the District Attorney is not allowed to weave his own version
of things by manipulating my words through clever objections.
I would appreciate a response as to your receipt of this letter.
Thank you for hearing me out, your Honors.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Rivera
Att: 1 Page
Letter to G. Guy Smith,
Robert Rivera’s Court Appointed Attorney
Dear G. Guy Smith,
I received your letter dated July 25, 2003. I understand that you are going
through a lot of stress because you are representing me. I understand that a
lot of other lawyers and judges must give you a lot of grief for taking me on
as a client.
Hopefully you know by now, I am not the person I’ve been made out to be by
the media and by my daughter’s family. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in the past
and I’ve worked very hard to correct and overcome them. I do remember a long
time ago, you saying you were doing this for Katelyn. And I agree with you 100
percent, that she should come first. I also remember you saying you were doing
it because you were a good lawyer and because you believe in following the law,
the Constitution, and the Rules of Court. I by no means meant that you were
not doing your job of representing me by saying you were doing this for Katelyn.
One thing I don’t understand is how I could be the only father in Pennsylvania
convicted of kidnapping his own biological child? Could you please explain that
to me?
I’ve read Jennifer’s transcript a couple of times. And she never said I took
Katelyn for money, or threat of harm, or to cause Jennifer pain. Throughout
the day I called Jennifer numerous times to let her know where Katelyn and I
were. I also put Katelyn on the phone so she could speak to her mom. The main
thing is I tried to give Katelyn back 8 times. Four times I was with Michelle
Loupe, I brought her with me so Jennifer would not think I was up to something.
Also in Michelle’s transcript it says, Jennifer kept running back and fourth
to the door without coming out. Why then could she not send her parents or brother
out to get Katelyn?
The other 4 times I tried to give Katelyn back, Jennifer would not take her.
I called in advance and tried to get Jennifer to meet me at the corner of her
block. She wouldn’t come there or other places. You asked me about the medicine
I was on while at Delaware County. I was taking cinaquan. My doctor’s name was
Dr. Victoria Gessner. I was also on another medication but I do not recall the
name. You can have my medical records subpoenaed from Delaware County and Dallas
for a complete list. Don’t be surprised if you don’t get everything or if pages
are missing.
As for the jury, Juror #5, Barry A. Reese, was trying to convince other jurors
I was guilty a couple of days into my trial. A lady at his job who happens to
be friends with Judge Keeler wrote a letter to the court because Mr. Reese was
talking about my case at work. That resulted in him being dismissed and two
female jurors being called into the judge’s chambers. They were not dismissed
because they said they would and could still have an open mind. Those jurors
are Dorothy Spangler-Prestianne #6 and Kimberly Haines #7.
When I had my two P.D.s, they told me there was a custody tape and they were
going to get transcripts. Also they told me they hired investigators who spoke
with two dancers from Nino’s who remembered Jennifer when she was dancing there
and using drugs.
I’ve asked before could I please have my transcript of my sentencing hearing,
please. And when I went back for my reconsideration in front of the judge. Because
that’s when the judge granted the death certificate for Katelyn. Jennifer was
then free to claim the insurance money.
Could you please get me a copy of Katelyn’s birth certificate, medical records,
and statements from her doctors? And her death certificate and insurance policy?
Is it possible to get dirt, soil, and mud samples? The finger and palm prints
they recovered? And the results of the blood and DNA samples taken? There were
also pictures and tests run on Michelle Loupe’s car. Can I have copies of those
results, also?
Also, this is very important. Can I get copies of the Discovery? Numbers
C-16 and C-63? One more thing – I would also like a complete copy of Lt. David
C. Peifer’s Details of Investigation Report, pages 1 thru 250, case # 99-910.
And a complete copy of the Attachments report, pages 1 thru 250, case #99-910.
Excerpts from Letters
Jennifer Helton’s Collection of Life Insurance
“…the judge has signed the death certificate and now she can get the money
from the life insurance policy. The policy is from 25,000 to 50,000 dollars.”
From letter by Robert dated 9-24-02. Thus life insurance proceeds provided a
financial motive for Jennifer to testify against Robert. (She testified that
Robert was physically abusive towards her, giving the jury the impression that
maybe he could have killed someone.) If Robert was not convicted, a death certificate
could not be issued and she could not receive any insurance proceeds.
Jennifer was quick to get a death certificate issued. At Robert’s sentencing
in March 2002 she reminded Judge Keeler about it and on June 18 she got one.
The Daily Times mistakenly said it was issued exactly six months after Robert’s
conviction, but June 18 was less than five months after the conviction. This
issuing was reported in the Delaware County Daily Times web site, www.delcotimes.com
on 06-19-02.
Jennifer’s Financial Misconduct
“In the beginning they (Jennifer & her family) were raising reward money.
They threw a Beef & Beer Fundraiser. Jennifer talked about how she sold 250
tickets. At $15 to $25 apiece, Jennifer only gave the lady who organized the
fundraiser half the money. I have copies of these facts. When I get a chance
I’ll dig it out and send you photo copies.” Reply within letter by Robert Rivera
(11-19-02) to question about misconduct I heard about but did not know details
of.
Robert’s Stolen Watch
“I’ve been trying for the longest time to get my watch back from the D.A.
I paid $360.00 for it.” – Robert in letter dated 11-19-02. Robert freely admits
to pawning his watch, so it is not needed as evidence.
Robert’s Reading Skills
“In your letter you asked if I received any police reports. Or any eyewitness
reports. Back in 1999 and 2000 my lawyer gave me a lot of stuff. I didn’t trust
anyone to read them for me. But my reading has got a lot better. I’ve now read
them myself. … I’ve been reading a lot of the reports.” – From letter by Robert
postmarked 12-24-02.
Ethnic Contempt of Katelyn
“[Jennifer’s Family] hated the fact that Jen was involved with a Spanish
person. They called Katelyn “Spic” all the time.” – From letter dated Aug. 6,
2003.
Jennifer’s Shoplifting
“You say you like the information I sent you. If you check it very well you’ll
find stuff there about Jen shoplifting. And at the end of the report you’ll
see that David C. Peifer made that report disappear from official records. That’s
why I would like to get the police records from the State of Delaware, when
she was arrested and received probation! She cannot go into any Boscov’s or
Sears in the U.S. I know she probably still goes in those stores, but pays cash
for everything.” – From letter dated Aug. 14, 2003.
Reply to Questions
Reply to Questions #2
Sent 12-2-02. Receive in letter postmarked 12-24-02.
1. Did you pawn your watch at a Chadds Ford gas station?
Yes, I traded it for $10 worth of gas because I thought I was coming back.
It is a very expensive watch. And the DA has it right now. Do you have any ideas
how I can get it back?
2. If no, where was your watch at the time of your arrest?
Answer 1 is the same as here.
3. Were you broke the day before and day of your arrest or did you have money?
How much did you have?
I had approximately $25.00.
4. Did you have any money on you when you turned yourself in? How much?
I may have left one or two dollars in change in the car.
5. How friendly were the Whitakers of Elkton, MD with Jennifer?
They used to be our next-door neighbors. Mr. Tom Whitaker knocked on our
bedroom window a few times when he thought I wasn’t home. He was asking for
Jennifer. Other times I came home, he was there, Jennifer was in a towel. Jennifer
would sunbathe in the backyard. He (Mr. Whitaker) would make comments about
how good she looked. He also made other suggestive comments. The night before
I turned myself in, I spent the night at his place in MD. That night we had
a big argument. He was drinking a lot. To make a long story short, he told me
he slept with Jennifer more than once.
6. Did you stop at the Whitakers on the day or night before your arrest?
I was there the night before I turned myself in.
7. In the newspaper the police report that they received 8 leads of people
who thought they saw Katelyn after your arrest. Did you receive names or any
information about these people?
Yes. And I also have about 75% of the police reports. I have names and addresses
of the people who claimed to see Katelyn after my arrest. I will photocopy this
information for you.
Reply to Questions #3
Sent Early 2003. Receive in letter postmarked 5-26-03.
1. On what grounds is your lawyer appealing you case to the [PA] Supreme
Court? [Actually it is the Superior Court.]
No body, murder weapon, DNA – none, no eyewitness, no fingerprints. And if
such a crime happened, where did it happen?
2. Did you stop twice at that gas station in Chadds Ford on the day before
your arrest? Around what times did you stop there?
Yes. The first time was around 7:15 p.m. The second time was around 9:30
p.m. The gas station attendant testified.
3. Was Katelyn in the car when you stopped there?
She was there and the gas station attendant testified she was happy and playful.
She came up to the window of the car.
4. Did you take or borrow a shovel from the Whittakers in the days prior
to your arrest?
No! The DA [had] an expert witness who ran test on dirt, soil, and mud samples.
The shovel in question was said not to have been used in any crime by the DA’s
witness.
5. Did you dispose of any of Katelyn’s clothes out of your car window in
Delaware in the days prior to your arrest?
No! I found out later that Tom Whittaker gave clothes to the DA. Jennifer
and I gave clothes of Katelyn’s to the Whittakers for their younger daughter.
William Lively told me the night before David C. Peifer found the clothes he
was out there. Tom Whittaker gave clothes to David C. Peifer. The next morning
David C. Peifer told a female state trooper to go to Route 202 in the state
of Delaware. Early in the morning. And that’s when she found the clothes. They
took pictures where they found the clothes. I was never there. The clothes were
said to be there about 3 weeks. Yet they had no dirt, mud, or debris on them.
My lawyer said he put in a motion to have them DNA tested. To this day the DNA
test has not been done. That’s why I believe he sold me out! The main thing
is the shoe found was a size 4. She wore a size 5! They used an old picture
of Katelyn when she was wearing a size 4 at my trial. That’s why they’re afraid
to give me a polygraph. They set me up.
6. What date did you sister call the Helton’s to arrange a visit with Katelyn?
I’m not sure of the exact date. It was between August 1st and 8th. The dates
are in the police records I sent you.
7. What date were you charged with violating a PFA order?
On August 10th, when I went to court. I did not know I had a violation of
a PFA order. I never knew I had a PFA order.
8. Repeat question, you presumably have more information on. What member
or members of the Helton family were on the police force?
Jennifer’s cousin’s husband. Before she met me she was having sex with him.
He’s on the police force.
Reply to Questions #4
Sent on 06/29/03 or shortly thereafter. Reply received with letter dated
08/27/03.
1. To the best of your knowledge, who bought Katelyn’s found shoe(s) and
when were they bought? When was the picture taken of her wearing the size 4
shoes?
Jennifer’s aunt bought them. March of ‘99 they were purchased. March ’99
is also when the picture was taken. In June we bought a size 5 of the same style.
In the same Payless Shoe Store.
2. When did Katelyn start wearing size 5 shoes?
She started wearing size 5’s in June of ’99. They were purchased at a minimall
at the border of Chichester. At Payless.
3. Prior to the day when you allegedly told him the location of Katelyn’s
clothes (08/31/99), did you know that William Lively was a snitch? Did he ask
or do anything that made it obvious that he was a snitch?
I caught him on numerous occasions going through my stuff. He was my cellmate.
When he went on attorney visits, other inmates found copies of my legal work
in his stuff. A. C.O. told me he was working with David C. Peifer. When William
Lively first got his deal and the prosecutor renigged, he told me how I was
setup.
4. Did Lt. Peifer ever question you after the shoe and sock evidence was
found?
Yes numerous times. I don’t remember the dates. Each time I told him I wanted
my attorney. I told him who my attorneys were.
5. Why was Tom Whittaker too poor to pay his Boothwyn rent? Why did he live
in apparently squalid conditions in Elkton? Was he an alcoholic or something
or did he spend his money on drugs?
He was a drug addict and alcoholic. Both he and his wife. He also had an
affair with Jennifer. They slept together numerous times. I don’t know what
she seen in him. She was just a slut. When she got pregnant, we always wondered
whose it was. Her parents told her the best thing to do was have an abortion.
She’s had two abortions since we have been together. Before Katelyn and after
Katelyn. Both times her parents told her the best thing to do was to terminate
pregnancy.
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