tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post8801976643358953184..comments2023-12-27T05:08:23.296-05:00Comments on Disappearance of Mary Denise Lands, Marshall, Michigan- March 12, 2004: FOIA Request finds more discipline against Marshall Police Sgt. Tim Bryant, with suspensionJustinian Investigative Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00717168024715879452noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-57942175785063844292008-10-15T18:49:00.000-04:002008-10-15T18:49:00.000-04:00I thought there was a court order to take this off...I thought there was a court order to take this off here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-59561867737853720442008-08-03T23:18:00.000-04:002008-08-03T23:18:00.000-04:00Update, August 3, 2008- Attention: Sgt. Tim Bryant...Update, August 3, 2008- Attention: Sgt. Tim Bryant of the Marshall Police Department<BR/><BR/>Many of your friends and relatives have told me you are following Mary’s blog and web site.<BR/>I have an offer for you. Today during several interviews about the Mary Lands case your name came up over and over again. For the life of me I can’t understand how one police-officer could be involved in so many dubious activities? Are all these people making this up to get back at you for some ulterior motive? I’d like to know the truth? Surely you do?<BR/>You probably are getting tired of hearing my name just as I am tired of hearing yours. I’d like to offer you a proposition?<BR/>First, I would like to meet with you at your earliest possibility. Possibly Ketchum Park or maybe we could have a chat at the Fountain directly in front of the police department. I’d like to ask you about all these accusations made against you?<BR/>I absolutely would want to meet face to face with the person who brings up things about me so that an explanation or denial can be made. I would like to hear your side of these allegations and what you have to say about Mary’s case?<BR/>Second, I am very familiar with D/Sgt. Geoffrey Flohr. He presently has over 26 years current law enforcement experience with public and private licensure in Michigan. He also is full member of the American Polygraph Association. You may also know of this investigator’s respected credentials at the Michigan State Police. He is called the "Closer" at MSP for his careful and deliberate manner in completing investigative interviews. D/Sgt. Flohr does polygraph examination on his own. It is permissible under MSP policy as long as the subject taking the polygraph has not yet been charged in any criminal matter.<BR/>One would think, if you have nothing to hide, you would jump at the opportunity to answer certain questions and for the polygraph result to be a clear "no deception indicated"<BR/>I know that D/Sgt. Flohr is not concerned about the result favoring the person talking the polygraph or for the state’s case. His only concern is to know he administered a fair and proper polygraph examination. When the test is reviewed by his peers they also should come up with the same conclusion.<BR/>D/Sgt. Flohr charges approximately $500.00 for his examinations and he is accredited across the state in its use. I’d be willing to pay any and all the costs of the polygraph for you if you would agree to take a test? If TJ Bryant has nothing to hide then you would have no reason to refuse my offer.<BR/>I challenge you to take a polygraph and show that you are not the law breaking rogue cop that some people say you are? This could go a long way in reassuring the minds of many citizens that you are truly innocent of the allegations against you.<BR/>So how about it TJ? Lets start with a meeting on your day off at Ketchum Park or the Circle Fountain in Marshall. We can then go from there. What do you have to lose? You use polygraphs every day as a resource tool. Why not use this tool to prove you have not done any of the things that peole have alleged? Why not try to clear yourself?Justinian Investigative Serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717168024715879452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-16879912291891713142008-07-30T07:30:00.000-04:002008-07-30T07:30:00.000-04:00I was at the vigil marking the 4th anniversary of ...I was at the vigil marking the 4th anniversary of Mary's disappearance. I heard the speeches made by law enforcement and the county prosecutor pledging their determination to get this case solved. I have to say that I seriously doubt what they said then. They have done nothing to show us that they meant what they said. It's an election year and those running for election or re-election will say anything to get elected. I think that the truth is more like they wish that this case would just go away. Well, I am here to tell you that it won't go away until it's solved and Mary is brought home to her family. If law enforcement can't get it done, then I am sure that there are a number of citizens who would be willing to do it for them. <BR/><BR/>It is pretty sad that it has come to this. There are people who hold positions who could actually facilitate this investigation. Instead, they have stepped away and distanced themselves from this investigation not wanting to get their hands dirty. I suspect that some of their hands may already be dirty because they may know what happened to Mary and are either covering it up or not wanting to take action on what they suspect may have happened. Shame on you all.<BR/><BR/>We have a cop here in Marshall who not only knew Mary but was a close friend of hers. He also happened to be buddies with the person of interest in this case, Chris Pratt. He continued his relationship with Pratt after Mary's disappearance. There have been a number of reports from various citizens detailing his after hour activities. Some of these activities are not only downright disturbing, they could be subject to prosecution. With all of the talk and speculation regarding this dubious character of a policeman, wouldn't you think that there would be some sort of internal affairs investigation on him? Wouldn't you think that some kind of action would be instituted against him?<BR/><BR/>The key to solving this case lies in what happened in the first few weeks following Mary's disappearance. MPD's performance in investigating and following up on leads is questionable to say the least. All one has to do is go back and read the blogs and you can see that there has been some highly questionable behavior going on. I hear that the State Police have been pretty much taking over the investigation. Have they lost interest in getting this case solved? One can only wonder.<BR/>Maybe, these law enforcement officials need to think about what it would be like to have a loved one of theirs come up missing . Maybe, they need to experience the despair, helplessness and utter hell that a family goes through when something like this happens. <BR/>I have heard the stories about how Mary's family has been treated not only by MPD but the City Manager of Marshall as well. What kind of monsters are you people? How dare you treat this family in this way! Your behavior towards them has been despicable and may you all rot in hell because of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-8202464071200502612008-07-19T19:32:00.000-04:002008-07-19T19:32:00.000-04:00Have a feeling that by the time this is all over w...Have a feeling that by the time this is all over with, there will be those in law enforcement and the local government and judiciary who will have to be held accountable for their lack of action and response in this case. You all have had over 4 years to help in this case and all Mary's advocates get is a bunch of roadblocks. How you all live with yourselves is beyond me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-15435393012227542782008-07-19T18:03:00.000-04:002008-07-19T18:03:00.000-04:00bryant is going down!maybe he will have to sell hi...bryant is going down!maybe he will have to sell his hog for bail?humm wonder if he will be able to do 1200 push ups in jail like chris?billy jackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-46683302644253181022008-07-19T16:52:00.000-04:002008-07-19T16:52:00.000-04:00jake-shanne & TJ Bryant doing who let the dogs...jake-shanne & TJ Bryant doing who let the dogs out.<BR/>Are they drug dogs<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk-WvHhyMdEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-11498695949172234052008-07-19T16:38:00.000-04:002008-07-19T16:38:00.000-04:00Does this mean Sarge is taking a bite out of crime...Does this mean Sarge is taking a bite out of crime or in it???<BR/>Who let the dogs out???<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPI1nAqkpLQ<BR/><BR/>Kinda even looks a Bryant.<BR/>Does he sing this good? we know he can't catch kids on a moped. Smile for your photoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-86041245287096562112008-07-19T15:22:00.000-04:002008-07-19T15:22:00.000-04:00It sounds like Carlin can prove Bryant lied in a p...It sounds like Carlin can prove Bryant lied in a police report. His dog did it and victim was paid to lie claiming it a stray. I heard this story some time ago too but looks like it might come back to "bite" TJ. About time.<BR/>Of course city manager olson will probably do nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-48122386069357754492008-07-18T19:38:00.000-04:002008-07-18T19:38:00.000-04:00Numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request...Numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests have been submitted to the Marshall Police Department over the last few years. Acting Chief Scott McDonald has always responded in the proper manner and within the time-frame set under FOIA. In the past we have requested information related to Mary’s case such as reports on the Durango, its status, Mary’s leather bomber jacket recovered at the flea market in Homer being sold by Mr. Pratt, and other certain questions of interest to the family. MPD has advised us that because it is an open investigation relevant facts and information may not be disclosed. We have no problem with those answers, as it is a viable response under the circumstances of Mary’s disappearance.<BR/>However, today I received a response from Sgt. McDonald on a FOIA question I submitted only related to the exact time and circumstances that the MPD were advised of Mary’s disappearance by relatives in California. Mr. Pratt never made any notification to the MPD that Mary was missing.<BR/>Sgt. McDonald’s response to my latest FOIA is noted on the right side of the first page on “Links to Mary”. You may view his entire answer.<BR/>What is startling today to the family and myself is not that the information cannot be released, but instead of noting it is a missing person’s case, he writes, “this is an open homicide investigation being conducted by the Marshall Police Department”.<BR/>We are pleased that this is now the official status, but we should have at least been informed of when that occurred and why the MPD decided to now call Mary’s disappearance a homicide?<BR/>It has been 4 years, 4 months, and 6 days since Mary Denise Lands went missing. It has been 4 months and 6 days since top law enforcement officers of our county attended Mary’s vigil in Marshall and announced “she will not be forgotten”.<BR/>It is now time for police officials to make a public statement on the status of the case and when they believe the case might be solved?Justinian Investigative Serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717168024715879452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-64528108466276187822008-07-18T17:15:00.000-04:002008-07-18T17:15:00.000-04:00Don't the police call in report info on a voice me...Don't the police call in report info on a voice message that are typed for them? The 9 reports of FOIA don't look too difficult even if they were supposed to be typed? He should have been fired for this especially with a report 5 months old not done. Is the blind leading the blind at this police dept?<BR/>Does Bryant have anything to do with the Mary Land case?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-29667962425152576542008-07-18T08:32:00.000-04:002008-07-18T08:32:00.000-04:00Can anyone tell me what the dog bite attack is all...Can anyone tell me what the dog bite attack is all about? Was this Bryant's dog and something was covered up? It seems that everything he does is not consistant with being a good officer and following the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-53810130765857360052008-07-16T14:58:00.000-04:002008-07-16T14:58:00.000-04:00As twisted and convoluted as this story is turning...As twisted and convoluted as this story is turning out to be, we must remember that Mary should be the focus here. We can only hope that Shane Lorenz or one of the other members of Chris Pratt's inner circle will provide the information needed to bring Mary home to her family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-42334519533403274422008-07-16T12:46:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:46:00.000-04:00I know her. Yvonne Lewis. lives down the street by...I know her. Yvonne Lewis. lives down the street by the curve on 18 1/2 Mile. I think her husband though is Roger.<BR/>What connection does she have with Chris Pratt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-1371234184497554582008-07-16T07:40:00.000-04:002008-07-16T07:40:00.000-04:00Enquirer today,Hettinger: VW had considered Marsha...Enquirer today,<BR/>Hettinger: VW had considered Marshall<BR/><BR/>yeh right, like business wants to come to crimeridden place with corruption like Marshall?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-9143191204047791582008-07-15T17:37:00.000-04:002008-07-15T17:37:00.000-04:00Maybe Shane Lorenz will do some talking and tell l...Maybe Shane Lorenz will do some talking and tell law enforcement what he knows about Mary Lands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-64917002029468392692008-07-15T16:07:00.000-04:002008-07-15T16:07:00.000-04:00The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do tur...The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do turn.<BR/>The family of the man allegedly beaten by Shane Lorenz just received a call from the prosecutor’s office. The previously scheduled arraignment date of July 30th has been moved up since Lorenz is presently in jail.<BR/>He will be arraigned tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. It will be a video arraignment held in Room 315. The public may attend.<BR/>GREAT NEWS. <BR/>Lets keep this person off the street. He was violent to a domestic partner and still obviously has problems with anger control.<BR/>Wonder what his brother, Jake has to say?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-43286670136429222882008-07-15T15:46:00.000-04:002008-07-15T15:46:00.000-04:00Shane Allen Lorenz is now listed to be released fr...Shane Allen Lorenz is now listed to be released from the Calhoun County Jail on July 21, 2008 after the completion of his 35-day sentence for probation violation on the initial charge of domestic violence. He failed to pay court costs and attend anger management counseling.<BR/>Recently he was charged (Case #2008-003441) with a felony, felonious assault with intent to cause grievous harm/less than murder and scheduled to be arraigned on July 30th at 8:45 A.M<BR/>It took some time for him to be located after he fled from Albion PD and was then arrested. If he walks out of jail on July 21st there is a good possibility he’ll be back in the wind before he can be arraigned. Shouldn’t the police know he is now in jail? Do they? With these type anger issues this person should remain in jail with a high bond as he is a danger to society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-62998216552304911032008-07-15T14:21:00.000-04:002008-07-15T14:21:00.000-04:00anyone know this name? the woman who visited pratt...anyone know this name? the woman who visited pratt at his house on f drive was yvonne lewis. Her husband is gary. They might be on 18 ½ mile? she had a thing for chris and brought him pie. they live down near tekonsha. she might have something to talk about? maybe pajama were hers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-88802837829716683362008-07-15T13:38:00.000-04:002008-07-15T13:38:00.000-04:00wonder if part of requrments are cop must know how...wonder if part of requrments are cop must know how to steal pot and booze and package up an 8 ball???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-88571555698427435462008-07-15T10:04:00.000-04:002008-07-15T10:04:00.000-04:00POLICE OFFICER The City of Marshall is accepting a...POLICE OFFICER <BR/>The City of Marshall is accepting applications for a Patrol Officer. Applicants must possess a minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited college, and be MCOLES certified or certifiable. Must pass written and oral examinations, and a rigid background investigation. Starting wage $16.93 plus an extensive benefit package...wow wheres the manditory drug test??wonder if sarge has a degree?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-22238398639266841832008-07-14T13:55:00.000-04:002008-07-14T13:55:00.000-04:00It's fine if you believe your own garbage talk but...It's fine if you believe your own garbage talk but no one wants to hear it here.<BR/>Pratt murdered Mary and we know it.<BR/>Start your own site for your killer-kin.<BR/>As someone else said, how come Chris didn't search for Mary in the 3 years before he went to prison for nearly killing a more recent girl friend? She is the lucky one who could walk away from this beast. Mary couldn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-75694502200462002712008-07-14T12:42:00.000-04:002008-07-14T12:42:00.000-04:00he wont talk doesn't have anything to see. you are...he wont talk doesn't have anything to see. you are bunch of liers. you going to force him. you cant do it he is innocent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-15840226550734988732008-07-14T11:48:00.000-04:002008-07-14T11:48:00.000-04:00I have a relative in Ionia who I see twice a month...I have a relative in Ionia who I see twice a month. <BR/>Is Chris Pratt now willing to see Mr. Carlin? He was at the prison today? I recognized him.<BR/>Maybe Pratt is finally going to talk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-26516264616789275392008-07-14T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-14T10:11:00.000-04:00If Pratt did nothing wrong, why won't he help? He...If Pratt did nothing wrong, why won't he help? He won't talk to law enforcement yet word has it around town that he told many that he did it. He even bragged about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29247371.post-33857814396622025202008-07-14T10:06:00.000-04:002008-07-14T10:06:00.000-04:00To the blogger who said that Chris will find Mary ...To the blogger who said that Chris will find Mary when he gets home:<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm, let me see. Mary disappeared March 2004. Chris went to jail June 2007. Chris had over three years to find Mary and he didn't do it. You know why? He didn't want her found because then he would be incriminated for her death. Know what else??? Chris, from day one, never showed any interest in this case being solved. Don't you think that is kind of odd, Pratt sympathizer? Wait, no you wouldn't think it's odd because you have this silly delusion that Chris was not involved in Mary's death. It never ceases to amaze me how people can continually deny what is so obvious to everyone else.<BR/><BR/>Oh well, I guess you will have to wait and see what happens. Mary will not only have the last word in this but somehow, I think she may have the last laugh too. The truth will come out but it will not be your truth as you see it. Justice will be served and Chris and his bunch of twisted friends will be held accountable.<BR/><BR/>A word of advice to you. Don't waste your breath defending Chris in this blog. The rest of us do not believe your statements that Chris is innocent and what a good human being he is. Maybe you should start your own blog to sing his praises. It is not welcome here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com