She led police to a county road and remote area in the woods where she claimed Chris's body parts had been discarded. The investigators felt Kelly was toying with them again. Iron River, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is known for its scenic lakes, hiking trails, exceptionally cold winters and dense forest. 2017-02-20.. "In her second day testifying, former Iron River Police Chief Laura Frizzo described the change in appearance she saw in alleged murderer Kelly Cochran, as Frizzo continued to investigate the murder of Chris Regan. In late October, Terri reported to Iron River Police that she had not heard from or seen Chris in almost two weeks, since October 14th (Phelps, 2019). "More than fair, " said Silva.
Amy Holmes, Roland Martin sit down with Megyn Kelly to talk about race and history of blackface12:46. Because of the tenacity of Laura Frizzo, she will never be free again. Kelly then showed detective Frizzo a pair of forceps at her former home that she said she used to dig the bullet out of Chris's head. Jury rules against fired Iron River police chief. Here is everything you should know. Click here to read the entire Michigan Appeals Court ruling.
She was convinced, though, that she had the strength to endure. Both sides described the relationship between Frizzo and Thayer, who became city manager in October 2015, as contentious. 2021-02-19.. Retrieved 2022-09-24. Below: Laura Frizzo and Jeremy Ogden). Regan disappeared in 2014. Today wrapped up the first week of the Frizzo vs. City of Iron River lawsuit trial with three witnesses taking the stand for former Police Chief Laura Frizzo. The informant claims that Jason sent him a letter before his death and told him to send it if something were to happen to him. Thayer had testified during the 10-day trial that he fired Frizzo after having trouble with her temperament, demeanor and professionalism, saying it had become clear they were never going to have a successful working relationship. She said she gave him a lethal overdose of heroin and then choked him until he died. It remains unclear what these irreconcilable differences are, but it is said she was fired after some altercation with the council agenda. On September 23, she advised the city manager that she was able to return to work on September 28. All rights reserved.
The trial continues. And then came a woman named Terri O'Donnell. Silva talked about training under Laura as a new officer and that during some of that training she was also working on a homicide case, the disappearance of Iron River resident Christopher Karl Regan. That was part of her plea deal in Jason's death: if she provides locations of other victims, she can do so and not face additional charges in the Hoosier state. "Laura Frizzo's testimony continues at murder trial". Chris was planning to leave Michigan's upper peninsula for good and start a new life in Asheville, North Carolina. He was also in contact with Laura Frizzo. 12/12/16 - PRESS RELEASE BY POLICH LAW FIRM - RE: SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST IRON RIVER, MICHIGAN CITY MANAGER DAVID THAYER FOR FIRING POLICE CHIEF! Join our closed Facebook community to discuss this episode. They were close to friends and family. Kelly admitted to having a sexual relationship with Chris Regan. However, he also had petechial hemorrhaging suggesting he had been smothered (Phelps, 2019). After Regan was killed, Kelly said she was angry at her husband.
Gmiter, T. (2016) Woman charged in Upper Peninsula murder after skull, teeth found near trail; MLive; Retrieved at: Woman charged in Upper Peninsula murder after skull, teeth found near trail -. Hollywood legend Gary Busey shares some of his top life lessons12:46. The rest, as they say, is history. On the other hand, Jeremy Ogden is an Indian detective. A group of picketers are standing outside the Iron River City Hall demanding the reinstatement of Police Chief Laura Frizzo #Local3.
The trial ran for 10 days with a judgment in favor of the City of Iron River and David Thayer. Dead North: Season 1 Photos. It is not possible to tell where Laura Frizzo is at the moment. She said she knew what happened to Chris Regan. Monique Lopez (2017-02-17). They left everything behind. After reconnecting with an old flame, Chris Regan moved to Iron River, Michigan to be with Terri. "Of course, I'm very pleased with the decision of the jury, " Thayer said afterwards. The lies had started to pile up, leading to probable cause for a search warrant of the Cochran's home. A month later, enormous public protests erupted, calling for her return to her allocated position, but the council simply ignored the rails. Jason had explained that he had serious anxiety, mental health issue, and had been in a mental hospital for a while in fall of 2014 (Phelps, 2019). Mayor David has enforced a severe boycott of the officer's service after she was removed from her position.
The U. S. Marshals Service eventually tracked her down in Kentucky, where she was arrested and taken into custody. He confirmed that he was having a relationship with Kelly. She would tell bits and pieces over time, while throwing blatant lies in just to mess with the detectives (Phelps, 2019). Laura Frizzo is an American police officer. Kathie Lee Gifford tells Megyn Kelly about her new children's book09:13. They didn't think much of it until they learned of Chris Regan's disappearance. Her lawsuit yielded a decision to support Thayer, and the city.
She was born and raised in Crystal Falls, Michigan in 1969. In November 1994, she graduated from the Kalamazoo Police Academy and began working for the City of Iron Ricer as a patrol officer in April 1995. During Kelly's interview, she was asked about the Park and Ride where Chris's car had been found. Nikki Younk (2016-12-22). Another of the couple's former neighbors stated that around the middle of October 2014. Find out more about these two in this excellent piece. Jason, being interviewed separately, confirmed that he was aware of his wife's sexual relationship with Chris Regan, but was unaware of the whereabouts of Chris. The autopsy on Jason Cochran revealed he had massive doses of heroin in his system, enough to have caused his death.
The real problem is the city council, who not only hired the city manager, but also addmited they knew about his criminal background. She denied knowing where it was or anything about the area. Frizzo was convinced they were running from the inevitable arrest. I couldn't look at her for the rest of the time I was there testifying. He was frustrated with the relationship. The burn pit was identified in their backyard and the burn barrel extracted from the Caspian pit (Dead North, 2018). Kelly is a master manipulator, pathological liar, and self-described psychopath. There's no possible way you could logically think through all of that… I truly believe there are other people out there. However, Eric was able to establish that was a lie.
Melissa is joined via telephone by one of the most fascinating crime-fighting duos ever to bring really bad guys to justice! "It was like the devil looking at you… And after I testified… I lost it. Kelly later implies that she was the mastermind behind her husband and Chris's murder, describes herself as a psychopath, and expresses zero remorse for her actions.