Unsolved Murders in Taylor County WI, DA Karl Kelz Should be Embarrassed

What is going on with the murders of Jean Viken and Terry Bushion? These were residents of Taylor County, Wisconsin who both apparently had children and both been murdered suffering terrible deaths and yet no arrest and convictions. It has been how many years now?

I have read several blogs on here where people tried to shut others up saying they are embarrassed living in this county because of some people. Well, when we pay high taxes and District Attorney Karl J Kelz has botched so many cases and has failed at prosecuting people for all the unsolved murders in Taylor County, Taylor County District Attorney Karl Kelz is the big embarrassment and it is unsafe for all residents of this county because of Kelz.Karl Kelz has failed at doing his job!!!!!

It is time for the voters to speak out, no confidence vote, we need new leadership to change things for the better and do things ethically. Actually HEADS HAVE TO ROLL for the incompetence of Karl J. Kelz or Sheriff Daniels for theses botched unsolved murders. What is Karl Kelz doing? A keen sharp and ETHICAL prosecutor would have had these solved already to protect the public. Karl Kelz has failed to bring justice for these families and for the children that were left behind.

OMG. I have to point this out to you, but it is NOT the duty of the DA to solve murders. It is the responsibility of the Sheriff's Department.

I know you like to blame Kelz for everything, but the problem here is with the Sheriff's Department. If they would solve these murders and THEN Kelz botched the prosecutionm, then you could blame Kelz.

For now, it is on the shoulders of Sheriff Bruce Daniels. No one else.

You would think even a fired police officer would understand the different roles of a prosecutor and a sheriff department. But then again it wouldn't fit the childish, hate filled rants of someone who can't move on.

Who 's really embarrassing themselves here?

How about the fact that a case can only be tried once so maybe you need to get it right before you bring it to trial.... Chris Jacobs case ring a bell?
As for high taxes....that's not unique to Taylor County. He is an elected official and at some point someone else will probably be elected. Then maybe you can turn all your venom on the new one or follow the old one around. Geez.
And have you successfully solved and proscuted any homocides?
okay then. move on.

The Sheriff's Department does have a serious PR issue, brought about in large part by their ineffective communication with these community. Even if they are working non-stop on the cases, failing to post occasional updates in local media outlets and the lack of information flowing to the families make it seem like these crimes aren't important, or worse, that the department is incompetent. In and of itself this demonstrates a lack of understanding of the importance of communication between the community and the department, which is an important component of competent community leadership.

RFD America wrote:

The Sheriff's Department does have a serious PR issue, brought about in large part by their ineffective communication with these community. Even if they are working non-stop on the cases, failing to post occasional updates in local media outlets and the lack of information flowing to the families make it seem like these crimes aren't important, or worse, that the department is incompetent. In and of itself this demonstrates a lack of understanding of the importance of communication between the community and the department, which is an important component of competent community leadership.

Agreed completely, you could place the same complaint upon Kelz as well in this regard. It is their job as elected officials to communicate information to the public.

This is the biggest fault I can find with both the above parties, lack of proper and timely updates.

Additionally, this is also a problem of the town boards like the Village of Rib Lake. If any decision directly impacts a or a group of residents, more should be done than a advertisement in the paper or the quip that one should attend all board meetings.

Is proper communication really that difficult?

I am not much for throwing blame upon public elected officials, however in this case, yes I think it is lacking and we can directly hold these parties accountable on this charge.

Wander2000 wrote:

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Agreed completely, you could place the same complaint upon Kelz as well in this regard.

Agreed. Much of my criticism of the District Attorney is based on his failure to keep the community in the loop, so to speak. Of course, the balance of my criticism rests solely on how he treated me in court. Not that he charged me, but that when it became obvious that there was more to the story than Taylor County was letting on, he didn't catch on.

I was convinced that Karl Kelz would stop the madness, even though my attorney told me Kelz was unreasonable. I guess I didn't believe it until that day when Kelz sneered at me and muttered an insult under his breath as I passed by him during a proceeding. I was floored. That's when it dawned on me that this was small-town politics, and I was to be the sacrifice. I couldn't believe it. My attorney even chided me, "Really? You think cops don't lie, and prosecutors don't look the other way? Are you THAT naive? Not really. I knew it happened. I just didn't know it could happen to me.

At any rate, I recovered nicely, although my wallet was considerably lighter. I hadn't thought about the DA's nasty temperament until I posted here a year or so ago and was immediately attacked by.....YOU Wander2000. If you're not the DA, you're definitely a great cyber impersonator.

I stand by my original statement. I'm committed to protecting others from the mistreatment my family experienced at the hands of certain Taylor County officials. It's as simple as that. I couldn't care less about Karl Kelz, nor do I expect him to have any sudden epiphanies and conclude that maybe, just maybe, the people he relies on for information aren't doing their job.

Looks like RFD is trying to rehabilitate her reputation on the blogs. Looking at her previous post that simply seem to be childish, insulting, not very well thought out and a little unbalanced.
So now you're claiming the DA said something to you in court. But surprise surprise, no proof or witnesses to verify. Sorry, after all your nonsense here gonna have to see some proof before I but it.

However, at least you're making an effort to confront the reality of the situation. You have a grudge against the man who prosecuted you. Not an uncommon thing really. Sounds like just another case of someone who can't accept responsibility of their actions and would rather have the world think of them as a "victim". Sadly, an all too common scenario.

HaHa wrote:

You would think even a fired police officer would understand the different roles of a prosecutor and a sheriff department. But then again it wouldn't fit the childish, hate filled rants of someone who can't move on.
Who 's really embarrassing themselves here?

The DA can call for a special investigator since the sheriff has no clue. But they should be working together. The whole Justice system is a joke and a embarrassment for the county and residents.
I do see you like to protect killers and want them running free.

HaHa wrote:

You would think even a fired police officer would understand the different roles of a prosecutor and a sheriff department. But then again it wouldn't fit the childish, hate filled rants of someone who can't move on.
Who 's really embarrassing themselves here?

Don't you want justice for JEAN I am not a police officer never was. You people are slow Killers are free and the justice system has failed

geez wrote:

How about the fact that a case can only be tried once so maybe you need to get it right before you bring it to trial.... Chris Jacobs case ring a bell?
As for high taxes....that's not unique to Taylor County. He is an elected official and at some point someone else will probably be elected. Then maybe you can turn all your venom on the new one or follow the old one around. Geez.
And have you successfully solved and proscuted any homocides?
okay then. move on.

thanks for bring up Jacobs another Botched case my medford's finest

To the Kelz supporters what will you say about this case? The guy was in jail for two years being prosecuted By Taylor County DA Karl Kelz. The Guy had a number of hearings with DA Kelz and what was the out come dismissal before a jury trial all charges dropped due to the fact Kelz didn't have evidence.

If Kelz was a good prosecutor he would of never brought the charges in the first place.
I am sure you will say this isn't Kelz's fault also.
How embarrassing for Taylor County Wisconsin. What did Kelz cost the county in Taxes for this stupid case?????it is almost the same thing as the Italy's district's attorney locking up the lady for 4 years to be found not guilty due to lack of evidence.

Taylor County Man to Stand Trial on Attempted Homicide Charge
A judge says there's enough evidence to send a 47-year-old Taylor County man to trial for trying to kill another man in May.
Posted: 8:00 AM Sep 8, 2010
Reporter: Jeff Thelen
Email Address: jthelen@wsaw.com


A judge says there's enough evidence to send a 47-year-old Taylor County man to trial for trying to kill another man.

On Wednesday, a judge bound over 47-year-old Dusn Novakovic of Glen Flora to stand trial on charges of attempted homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon. Novakovic entered not guilty pleas to both charges.

Prosecutors say Novakovic shot Patrick Staton in the stomach in Staton's Taylor County home after an argument in May.

Staton was treated and released from a hospital.

Novakovic is being held on a $200,000 cash bond.

truth and justice wrote:

To the Kelz supporters what will you say about this case? The guy was in jail for two years being prosecuted By Taylor County DA Karl Kelz. The Guy had a number of hearings with DA Kelz and what was the out come dismissal before a jury trial all charges dropped due to the fact Kelz didn't have evidence.
If Kelz was a good prosecutor he would of never brought the charges in the first place.
I am sure you will say this isn't Kelz's fault also.
How embarrassing for Taylor County Wisconsin. What did Kelz cost the county in Taxes for this stupid case?????it is almost the same thing as the Italy's district's attorney locking up the lady for 4 years to be found not guilty due to lack of evidence.
Taylor County Man to Stand Trial on Attempted Homicide Charge
A judge says there's enough evidence to send a 47-year-old Taylor County man to trial for trying to kill another man in May.
Posted: 8:00 AM Sep 8, 2010
Reporter: Jeff Thelen
Email Address: jthelen@wsaw.com
A judge says there's enough evidence to send a 47-year-old Taylor County man to trial for trying to kill another man.
On Wednesday, a judge bound over 47-year-old Dusn Novakovic of Glen Flora to stand trial on charges of attempted homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon. Novakovic entered not guilty pleas to both charges.
Prosecutors say Novakovic shot Patrick Staton in the stomach in Staton's Taylor County home after an argument in May.
Staton was treated and released from a hospital.
Novakovic is being held on a $200,000 cash bond.

Didn't they find new evidence after the case was charged that pointed in another direction?

Isn't that what we want as a society? That if new evidence comes to light, our police look at it? Or do you suggest tax money is wasted on a trial on the innocent?
Personally, I commend the police on this case, in many places in the US the cops would have buried the new evidence and allowed to innocent to go to prison.

You really should get your head out of your a$@!

Your hate has seriously clouded your judgment.

FYI, your own quote says it all...

"a judge says there's enough evidence....."

Yeah, your hate hasn't consumed you...

Medford Resident wrote:

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Didn't they find new evidence after the case was charged that pointed in another direction?
Isn't that what we want as a society? That if new evidence comes to light, our police look at it? Or do you suggest tax money is wasted on a trial on the innocent?
Personally, I commend the police on this case, in many places in the US the cops would have buried the new evidence and allowed to innocent to go to prison.
You really should get your head out of your a$@!
Your hate has seriously clouded your judgment.

It was evidence it is called sloppy police work evidence that they had but never followed up on and Kelz never read it he wanted a plea deal.
Again lazy!!!! A innocent man would of gone to prison.
Nice try you like to Cover-up for Kelz.

RFD America wrote:

The Sheriff's Department does have a serious PR issue, brought about in large part by their ineffective communication with these community. Even if they are working non-stop on the cases, failing to post occasional updates in local media outlets and the lack of information flowing to the families make it seem like these crimes aren't important, or worse, that the department is incompetent. In and of itself this demonstrates a lack of understanding of the importance of communication between the community and the department, which is an important component of competent community leadership.

that is true, very serious PR issues with the public, low leadership, very questionable competency esp. with Karl Kelz. you see if they don't say anything then they don't have to do anything, lazy. they hate to have to answer the public so they keep the people down and put a scare to not question them, so they don't have to answer and do the job.

I am not from the area but have heard numerous comments and most people they say you can't trust the cops here, they lie, you can't trust Karl Kelz he lies. the thing is when you have a lying DA such as Kelz you will have lying cops, this was said by an ethical attorney. Karl Kelz has no eithicals or integrity and should not be in the position. I think if we get rid of Kelz things could change for the better here. I just can't believe what we have here with Karl Kelz, this can't be allowed, it's slippery slope here with Kelz.

Kelz,
I see there is an opening in Stevens Point for a prosector, you would not last there, they are professional and ethical and have integrity and do the job, you, Kelz your a unethical disgrace for what you have done to some people out of abuse of office and revenge and hatefulness that was not right..

Not from the area, eh? LOL

I agree with the other poster

Your hate has consumed you.

I am unable to take you seriously.

Move on, get a life. More importantly, get help.

You people can't stay on topic.
s Blog is about the Unsolved Murders in Taylor the County, Wisconsin and why district Attorney Karl J. Kelz and Sheriff Bruce Daniels can't solved serious crimes.
How embarrassing for county residents.

Of course, we are staying on topic. We are commenting on the fact that your hate is obscuring the fact that DAs don't solve crimes - Sheriff's Departments do - but not in Taylor County apparently.

Another Medford Resident wrote:

Not from the area, eh? LOL
I agree with the other poster
Your hate has consumed you.
I am unable to take you seriously.
Move on, get a life. More importantly, get help.

I do not lie like District Attorney Karl Kelz does, like I said I am not from the area, Kelz.(what other person in their right mind would go at people/victims of a unaccountable dirty district attorney than a Karl Kelz himself to def lick and make believe it is the people and not him. Kelz will spin anything. because anyone else if they have empathy would not want this to happen to them.)

and the only one where hate has consumed him is Karl Kelz here, isn't that so Kelz? this is how Kelz works, tries to cover himself by deflecting and manipulating everything here. Very disturbing. Kelz is the one who should not be taken seriouly because KARL KELZ IS A LIAR. People question what all this is, there is alot here because there is serious issues with Kelz, a lot of troubling issues in his background.

and Kelz the only one has to move on, get a life and get help is you and it will come. unbelievable with all you did and you think it will go away and you can hide behind immunity, we can't have dirty people like you in a public position. its real easy kelz, move on like you told all the people/victims you ran from their jobs unethically and lied. your job was to prosecute crimes, protect the public not go after people you don't like or thought were a threat to you as a Republican and your job, or wanted to show your power and how you can bully now. personally I think you are mentally ill and that is why you did all this. either that or you did the wishes of some who may have lied to you, but your the one who's head will roll.

KELZ YOU PUSHED IT TOO FAR, IT WAS OVERREACHING, IT WAS UNJUST AND YOU LIED IN THAT POSITION, YOU KNOW THE CASE WAS A FRAUD, GEMMED UP AND MANIPULATED AND BROUGHT WITH INTENTIONAL AND MALICIOUS FORETHOUTHT. I never thought this could go on, IT RAISES SERIOUS QUESTIONS OF METHODS AND JUDGEMENT OF TAYLOR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY KARL KELZ.

TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD, Karl Kelz needs to be replaced.

Karl Kelz, you should have seriously thought about what you did before you used that position to do it. instead of doing this to working people you should have been going after criminals. what you did was basically dirty and wrong, Kelz you were not doing the job the people thought you were, you have cost the people and the county a lot of money..

Like other attorney’s are saying about you Karl Kelz, your unreasonable, or when you have a DA that lies you have lying cops. There have been a number of attorneys who have walked away from Kelz with a bitter taste in their mouth. Some said they will never come to Taylor County with Kelz he is unethical. Kelz is a disgrace to the profession. Kelz you’re a loose cannon and I would like to know what rock you crawled out from under. Very wrong here.

like Russ Fiengold said he is glad people are finally not taking the crap and fighting back. something is diffidently wrong in this society with people like Karl Kelz doing what he has done to some people here and something has to be done. kelz go away and this will quietly go away or investigations w/o immunity.