Affidavits of Siebert, Rahmlow, Burdick, Sowinski and Buresh

The **affidavits of Siebert, Rahmlow, Burdick, Sowinski and Buresh** are affidavits signed by Wilmer W. Siebert, Kevin Rahmlow, Paul Burdick, Thomas Sowinski and Thomas Buresh, five men who claimed to have seen Teresa Halbach's RAV4, or a vehicle that *may* be Halbach's RAV4 after Halbach had gone missing, but before it was found on the Avery’s Auto Salvage property on 5 November 2005.

## Affidavit of Wilmer Siebert

### Date signed

23 March 2017

**Now comes your affiant, Wilmer W. Siebert, and under oath hereby states as follows:**

1. My date of birth is 22/7/1935.
2. I am of legal majority and can truthfully and competently testify to the matters contained herein based upon my personal knowledge. The factual statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I am of sound mind and I have not ingested any alcohol that would impair my memory of the facts stated in this affidavit.
3. I reside at XXXXX Jambo Creek Road, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. I lived at this address in October and November 2005. My house is located immediately north of the east entrance to the Fred Radandt Sons, Inc. gravel pit.
4. On November 4,2005, I became aware through news media that Teresa Halbach was missing and that one of her last stops was at Avery’s Auto Salvage. From the media coverage I learned that Teresa Halbach drove a 1999 Toyota RAV-4, blue-green in color. I am aware that Teresa Halbach's vehicle was found in the Avery salvage yard on November 5, 2005.
5. Sometime before Teresa Halbach's vehicle was discovered, I saw a similar vehicle -matching in color, style, and size- drive into the Fred Radandt Sons, Inc. gravel pit on the access road that is just south of my house. I remember this vehicle had the same spare wheel and cover on the rear cargo door as Ms. Halbach's RAV4.
6. I saw a white Jeep closely follow the other vehicle down the access road into the gravel pits. The Jeep looked like an older model and had paint chipping off of the hood.
7. A short time after the two vehicles entered the gravel pits, the Jeep exited the gravel pits, again using the access road just south of my house.
8. Nothing has been promised or given to me in exchange for this affidavit.

My commission expires 2/24/2020.

## Affidavit of Kevin Rahmlow

### Part of motion

*Defendant Steven Avery’s Motion for Reconsideration*

### Date signed

15 July 2017

**Now comes your affiant, Kevin Rahmlow, and under oath hereby states as follows:**

1. I am of legal majority and can truthfully and competently testify to the matters contained herein based upon my personal knowledge. The factual statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I am of sound mind and I am not taking any medication nor have I ingested any alcohol that would impair my memory of the facts stated in this affidavit.
2. In 2005, I lived near Mishicot, Wisconsin. I am familiar with the Tadych family because I am acquaintances with Shaun Tadych. Shaun's brother Scott is now married to Steven Avery's sister, Barb.
3. On November 3 and 4, 2005, I was in Mishicot. I saw Teresa Halbach's vehicle by the East Twin River dam in Mishicot at the turnabout the bridge, as I drove west on Highway 147.
4. Around midday on November 4, 2005, I stopped at the Cenex gas station at the intersection of Highway 147 and State Street in Mishicot. While there, I saw and read a missing person poster for Teresa Halbach. I remember that the poster had a picture of Teresa Halbach and written descriptions of Teresa Halbach and the car she was driving. I recognize the poster attached as **Exhibit A** to this affidavit as a copy of the one I saw at the Cenex station on November 4, 2005.
5. I recognized that the written description of the vehicle on the poster matched the car I saw at the turnaround by the dam.
6. While I was in the Cenex station, a Manitowoc County Sheriffs Department officer came into the station. I immediately told the officer that I had seen a car that matched the description of the car on Teresa Halbach's missing person poster at the turnaround by the dam.
7. In December 2016, I watched *Making a Murderer*. In the series, I recognized the officer who I talked to at the Cenex station on November 4, 2005. A photograph of this officer is attached as **Exhibit B** to this affidavit. Having watched Making a Murderer, I now know that his name is Andrew Colborn.
8. After I watched Making a Murderer, I sent a text message to Scott Tadych. Having reviewed a saved copy of that message, I know that I sent it on December 12, 2016, at 6:13 p.m. In the message, I told Scott Tadych that I had seen Teresa Halbach's car in Mishicot on November 4, 2005, and had told the officer in the Cenex station. On December 19, 2016, I sent Scott Tadych another message. I never heard back from Scott Tadych. Copies of the text message conversation I had with Scott Tadych are attached as **Exhibit C** to this affidavit.
9. Nothing has been promised or given to me in exchange for this affidavit.

## Affidavit of Paul Burdick

### Part of motion

*Motion to Supplement Previously Filed Motion for Post-conviction Relief*

### Date signed

28 June 2018

**Now comes your affiant, Paul Burdick, and under oath hereby states as follows:**

1. I am of legal majority and can truthfully and competently testify to the matters contained herein based upon my personal knowledge. The factual statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am of sound mind and I am not taking any medication, nor have I ingested any alcohol that would impair my memory of the facts stated in this affidavit.
2. I am a longtime resident of Mishicot, Wisconsin. I lived in Mishicot in 2005.
3. On October 31, 2005, I was driving East on Highway 147 toward Mishicot when I saw a vehicle parked by the old dam on the North side of the road. It was around dusk, but there was enough light for me to make out its shape and color: It was a small SUV, greenish in color. It was facing Northwest and parked facing a tree.
4. Several days later, the vehicle was gone.
5. I did not report what I saw to the police.
6. The talk around town was that some people in the community called in the vehicle to the police.
7. Nothing has been given or promised to me in exchange for this affidavit.

## Affidavit of Thomas Sowinski

### Date signed

10 April 2021

1. I am of legal majority and can truthfully and competently testify to the matters contained herein based upon my personal knowledge. The factual statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am of sound mind and I an not taking any medication nor have I ingested any alcohol that would impair my memory of the facts stated in this affidavit.
2. I resided in Manitowoc, Wisconsin for over 20 years.
3. In 2005, I was employed as a motor route driver at Gannet Newspapers, Inc. and delivered papers in and around the Avery Salvage Yard. While delivering papers, I drove my personal car, which was a tannish-gold 4-door sedan. I cannot recall the make and model of the car at this time.
4. On Saturday, November 5, 2005, I was delivering papers on the Avery Salvage Yard in the early morning hours before sunrise. I drove down Highway 147 and turned left onto Avery Road. Soon after I turned onto Avery Road, I witnessed an individual who I later realized was Bobby Dassey and another unidentified older male pushing a dark blue RAV-4 down Avery Road on the right side towards the junkyard. Bobby Dassey was shirtless, even though it was early November. The second man appeared to be in his 50’s or early 60’s, had a long grey beard, was wearing a worn puffy jacket, had a larger frame, and was around 6 feet in height. The RAV-4 did not have its light on. Attached and incorporated herin as **Exhibit A** are photographs marked where I saw the RAV-4.
5. I drove down Avery Road towards the mailboxes, left the Herald Times in the mailbox, and turned back around. I felt very afraid as I approached the two individuals because Bobby Dassey attempted to step in front of my car, blocking my exit. I was within 5 feet of Bobby Dassey and my headlights were on the entire time. The older man ducked down behind the open passenger door. I swerved to the right and drove in the shallow ditch to avoid hitting Bobby Dassey. I called out, “Paperboy. Gotta go” because I was afraid for my safety. Bobby Dassey looked me in the eye, and I could tell with the look in his eyes that he was not happy to see me there. I knew that Bobby Dassey and the older individual were doing something creepy.
6. After I learned that Teresa Halbach’s car was found on November 5, 2005, I contacted the Manitowoc Sheriff’s Office and spoke to a female officer. I reported everything I have stated in this affidavit to the officer. The officer said, “We already know who did it.” I provided my phone number and they said they would contact me soon. I never heard back from the police.
7. After watching Season 1 of Making a Murderer, I contacted Avery’s trial attorneys to inform them of what I saw. I never heard back.
8. Nothing has been promised or given to me in exchange for this affidavit.

## Affidavit of Tom Buresh

### Part of motion

*Motion for Leave to File an Additional Affidavit and Amendment*

### Date signed

24 May 2023

**Now comes your affiant, Tom Buresh, and under oath hereby states as follows:**

1. I am of legal majority and can truthfully and competently testify to the matters contained herein based upon my personal knowledge. The factual statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I am of sound mind and I am not taking any medication nor have I ingested any alcohol that would impair my memory of the facts stated in this affidavit.
2. In 2005 I was employed as an independent self-employed repossession agent, not for any specific company.
3. On late Friday night November 4th or early Saturday morning November 5th, sometime before 2:00 AM, I was driving a tow truck looking to repossess a vehicle in Larrabee, Wisconsin, in the area of Highway 147 and County Road Q in Manitowoc County.
4. I noticed a vehicle in the Park N Ride on Highways 147 and 43 that had just struck a deer and had a broken headlight. I gave the driver a roll of duct tape to repair the car.
5. After that, I was driving down Highway 147 and made a wrong turn to go south on County Road Q. After I realized my mistake, I turned around and was heading back North.
6. As I was heading back North, I noticed a RAV4 driving South on County Road Q. The RAV4 turned left off on County Road Q after it passed me.
7. I noticed the RAV4 because it was unusual to see any other cars out on the road at that time of night.
8. My tow truck had bright headlights that would illuminate the oncoming RAV4 so that I could see the occupants, which I observed as the RAV4 passed me.
9. I had with me a helper named Mike (I do not know his last name) in my tow truck that night who also noticed the RAV4. Mike is now deceased.
10. In the fall of 2006 and 2007 when I was watching the news about the Avery trial, I noticed Bobby Dassey and recognized him as the driver I saw that night in 2005.
11. In November 2006, I was in jail on a domestic charge in Brown County Wisconsin, and again in February 2007 for bail jumping. During the time I was incarcerated, I told a Brown County detective that I had information about the Halbach murder but was ignored and told that I was 'already in enough trouble' and to 'shut up'.
12. I could not recognize or identify the passenger in the RAV4 but I am 100% sure it was not Steven Avery.
13. In 2017 or 2018 I told my brother, Ron, about my observation of the RAV4 back in 2005.
14. I do not know any of the Avery or Dassey family members personally, but I may have dropped towed vehicles at the Avery Salvage Yard on a few occasions.
15. I believe I have encountered Steven Avery on one occasion at a local Mcdonald's but did not converse with him.
16. I do not know Mike Osmunson.
17. Nothing has been promised or given to me in exchange for this affidavit.