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Burglary suspect killed, Arlington homeowner arrested ARLINGTON – An Arlington area man who called police to report a burglary Monday was jailed early today suspected of killing the suspected intruder.“This case is unusual in that the original burglary victim has become our shooting suspect and the alleged burglary suspect has become our shooting victim,” Snohomish County sheriff's spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said this morning. “Detectives do not have any information indicating the shooting suspect was acting in self defense,” she said. The victim, a Snohomish County man, 25, has not been identified. He died of apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect, 38, is expected to go before a judge later today. It all started Monday when a homeowner called 911 to report a break in at this home in the 22800 block of 37th Avenue NE near Arlington, Hover said. The homeowner arrived home to see a man running out of the house. Inside, he noticed some of his wife's jewelry was missing, Hover said. Sheriff's deputies searched the area and deployed a police dog but were unsuccessful in finding the burglar. A few hours later, the homeowner again called 911 to report that the burglar returned to the area. Deputies found the homeowner in a field near his home. He told them he was looking for the burglar, who he spotted in a ditch. He told them he yelled at the man, who then ran off across the field, Hover said. Deputies were unable to find the burglar, Hover said. On Wednesday morning a neighbor who lives in the same area as Monday's burglary called 911 to report finding a man's body in a creek bed in the 23400 block of 35th Avenue NE. The dead man had jewelry in his pockets that belonged to the shooting suspect's wife. During the death investigation, detectives learned that neighbors heard gunshots Monday just before the man called police the second time, Hover said. A neighbor reported that the homeowner said he fired warning shots at the burglary suspect. When detectives went to interview the homeowner Wednesday about the body, he told them he knew a body had been found, that he was a subject in the investigation and asked to speak with an attorney, Hover said. The man was arrested and is being held in Snohomish County Jail pending this afternoon's scheduled bail hearing. |
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Some don't seem to understand that not only has a life been lost here but several people will suffer forever by the events that transpired. I don't think anyone has looked at the fact the State of Washington failed this young man when he was first charged with a felony. If that felony was the result of stealing to supply his addiction why didn't the state help him with his addiction? He was suffering from a disease that needed treating. Second when the "gunman" said he fired warning shots into the air, Ryan must have been a very very tall young man to have the warning shots that went into the air strick him in the back. The fact is once the "gunman" left his property and went on a hunt for Ryan he was after him to kill him or he wouldn't have had a gun. Would you want this man working with your children in the community. What if one of your kids "set's him off"? The family and frieds of Ryan didn't deserve to have this happen to them anymore than the family and friends of the "gunman" deserve to have this happen to them. I don't own anything in my house that would justify me shooting anyone. Should he walk for what he did as did the man recently sentenced to 9 months work release for shooting a car stereo thief? I don't think so. Ryan was doing something wrong but if the State had recognized the disease Ryan had and treated him in the first place, maybe, just maybe, none of this would have happened and all these families would be spending a Happy Thanksgiving together. The laws need to be changed on drug addiction related crimes. Let's treat the addiction and get the addict back into society as a healthy productive citizen. And finally, people that own guns and use them to threaten others and pull the trigger need to also pay for their choices. Ryan paid for his, now Mr. Gunman, you pay for yours.
Misty None | Nov 23, 2009 2:18 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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We have known this man over the last couple years, and for the time we have known him he has been a kind and gentle, proactive person defending children and finding resources in the community for children. Always when we have seen him he is helping someone. He has promoted the well being of many children, behind the scenes in this community, asking very little for himself. He deserves the best support system and defense available. The judicial system has a responsibility to evaluate on logical merit and the higher purpose of the laws, are they serving the community? His life work with children should continue, and a felony charge would prevent that. It would be a shame to the community to harm the heart of such a kind man.
Just wa;lk in the shoes of another man for a minute, What would you really have done, had you just been confronted with someone violating the sacred security of your home and family. Now if you were in the same situation, knowing of the possible violence your family and neighbors may be subject to with a person who has no regard for your family. Keira's character is that of a Protector. he followed all the legal steps necessary, that he could and must have been under extreme distress, realizing the individual was still violating his environment. With the revolving door of criminals allowed to violate human rights with minor punishment, when does a person have the right to say no, stop. I know that Earhart did not intend in shooting or harming the thief, but just to stop him. There's got to be more facts in this case that warrant a Strong defense in his favor. He's just too good of a person to be persecuted for defending the community and his family. It’s just not in his character not to be compassionate to “all” people. It must have been an accident.
He has lead the talking circle, He has learned and shared his life with and of others. He is humble. He has fostered community and culture, and children. He should continue. He will need to become whole again. He will always carry this in his heart. He is an Honorable person. He is suffering and full of sorrow for what has occurred, we would expect that. We are sorrowful with him. Our hearts go out to the family of Rzechula. We are sorrowful you must suffer this loss. He will carry on in many hearts, and may he have a safe journey to the Great Spirit.
Michelle Ochoa
Can you Honestly Judge?
Pray don't find fault with the man who
limps or stumbles along the road
Unless you have worn the shoes he wears
or struggled beneath his load
There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt
though hidden from view;
Or the burden he bears placed on your back
might cause you to stumble too.
Don't sneer at the man who is down today
unless you have felt the blow
That caused his fall or felt the shame
that only the fallen know.
You may be strong, but still the blows that
were his; if dealt to you
At the self-same way at the very same time
may cause you to stagger too.
Don't be too harsh with the man you think sins
or pelt him with words or stones;
Unless you are sure, yes doubly sure;
that you have no sins of your own.
RCW 9A.32.050
Murder in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of murder in the second degree when:
(a) With intent to cause the death of another person but without premeditation, he or she causes the death of such person or of a third person; or
(b) He or she commits or attempts to commit any felony, including assault, other than those enumerated in RCW 9A.32.030(1)(c), and, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or in immediate flight therefrom, he or she, or another participant, causes the death of a person other than one of the participants; except that in any prosecution under this subdivision (1)(b) in which the defendant was not the only participant in the underlying crime, if established by the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence, it is a defense that the defendant:
(i) Did not commit the homicidal act or in any way solicit, request, command, importune, cause, or aid the commission thereof; and
(ii) Was not armed with a deadly weapon, or any instrument, article, or substance readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury; and
(iii) Had no reasonable grounds to believe that any other participant was armed with such a weapon, instrument, article, or substance; and
(iv) Had no reasonable grounds to believe that any other participant intended to engage in conduct likely to result in death or serious physical injury.
(2) Murder in the second degree is a class A felony.
[2003 c 3 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 §9A.32.050 .]
Murder 2 , please bold the sections iii and iv because , if he knew the burglar was stealing guns, and was in the process of obtaining his, he and everyone are in imminent danger. And he must have believed he was likely to conduct or engage in conduct likely in death…for god sakes he was stealing a gun.
Again, I must say that breaking into someone’s home and/or stealing is not a theft of property, it is a theft of spirit, of security, of safety for your family. It is our great-full duty to protect these of those we love. (Everyone, especially our Veterans, and one put in the roleof Protector, who has been trying relentlessly to find good homes for addicts and criminals' children who have been left in the dust by their choices)
I do not believe Keira attempted to cause death to anyone.
I listened to a young child’s prayer today, they said” I pray that what is right is the truth. I pray the court will see the truth.”
Michelle Ochoa
Michelle Ochoa | Nov 22, 2009 5:51 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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Where I come from in Texas, you can shoot anyone that enters your property without permission, PROVIDED that you forewarn them and if they are not leaving. It also seems strange that this burglar was shot, while apparently leaving the premises. Homeowners NEED more rights here in Washington, but taking a person's life, there had better be good reason for it.
Lisa Rasmussen | Nov 19, 2009 3:04 pm | 2 replies | Request removal
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In response to the burglarly suspect Ryan Rzechula shot dead in the back, I have this to say. I knew Ryan Rzechula quite well as he was a good friend to my children. He was a respectful, kind & gentle soul. Very sweet to my grandchildren & helpful to everyone in my family. Ryan was a really good person with a really bad problem- addiction. Ryan struggled with his addiction for a long time, clean & sober, off & on. I know that Ryan would never steal a thing if it weren't for that terrible disease of addiction that causes people to behave in ways they never would, like stealing. I know DEFEINITELY that Ryan had no gun, was NOT confrontational & would NEVER pose a threat to ANYONE! He really was a mellow easy-going kid. That is the God's truth. Thinking of Ryan running away from the house, being hunted down like a animal and shot in the back by Keira Earnhart, the homeowner, then left to lay there & bleed to death makes me sick. Ryan's lifeless body was found 2 days later by a passerby quite a distance from the Earhart's house, all the while, the murderer Keira Earhart pretended to the police that he had no contact with the suspect Ryan. Earhart's neighbors expressed that Earhart was a crazed maniac running around the neighborhood with a loaded gun looking for the burgarlar.
It's a clear case for a vindictive pre-meditated murder.
May Ryan rest in peace with God, and may Earhart rot in hell for taking the life of a beautiful young man all for the cost of a couple lousy necklaces.
e.e. hines | Nov 20, 2009 7:34 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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In response to the burglarly suspect Ryan Rzechula shot dead in the back, I have this to say. I knew Ryan Rzechula quite well as he was a good friend to my children. He was a respectful, kind & gentle soul. Very sweet to my grandchildren & helpful to everyone in my family. Ryan was a really good person with a really bad problem- addiction. Ryan struggled with his addiction for a long time, clean & sober, off & on. I know that Ryan would never steal a thing if it weren't for that terrible disease of addiction that causes people to behave in ways they never would, like stealing. I know DEFEINITELY that Ryan had no gun, was NOT confrontational & would NEVER pose a threat to ANYONE! He really was a mellow easy-going kid. That is the God's truth. Thinking of Ryan running away from the house, being hunted down like a animal and shot in the back by Keira Earnhart, the homeowner, then left to lay there & bleed to death makes me sick. Ryan's lifeless body was found 2 days later by a passerby quite a distance from the Earhart's house, all the while, the murderer Keira Earhart pretended to the police that he had no contact with the suspect Ryan. Earhart's neighbors expressed that Earhart was a crazed maniac running around the neighborhood with a loaded gun looking for the burgarlar.
It's a clear case for a vindictive pre-meditated murder.
May Ryan rest in peace with God, and may Earhart rot in hell for taking the life of a beautiful young man all for the cost of a couple lousy necklaces.
e.e. hines | Nov 20, 2009 7:34 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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In response to the burglarly suspect Ryan Rzechula shot dead in the back, I have this to say. I knew Ryan Rzechula quite well as he was a good friend to my children. He was a respectful, kind & gentle soul. Very sweet to my grandchildren & helpful to everyone in my family. Ryan was a really good person with a really bad problem- addiction. Ryan struggled with his addiction for a long time, clean & sober, off & on. I know that Ryan would never steal a thing if it weren't for that terrible disease of addiction that causes people to behave in ways they never would, like stealing. I know DEFEINITELY that Ryan had no gun, was NOT confrontational & would NEVER pose a threat to ANYONE! He really was a mellow easy-going kid. That is the God's truth. Thinking of Ryan running away from the house, being hunted down like a animal and shot in the back by Keira Earnhart, the homeowner, then left to lay there & bleed to death makes me sick. Ryan's lifeless body was found 2 days later by a passerby quite a distance from the Earhart's house, all the while, the murderer Keira Earhart pretended to the police that he had no contact with the suspect Ryan. Earhart's neighbors expressed that Earhart was a crazed maniac running around the neighborhood with a loaded gun looking for the burgarlar.
It's a clear case for a vindictive pre-meditated murder.
May Ryan rest in peace with God, and may Earhart rot in hell for taking the life of a beautiful young man all for the cost of a couple lousy necklaces.
e.e. hines | Nov 20, 2009 7:34 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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I live in the neighborhood where the burglary suspect was killed. Burglaries have been rampant in this neighborhood for years. Because we are not Mill Creek, we don't get a lot of coverage. I have seen the impact that it has had on my neighbors. It is not the loss of property inasmuch as the loss of never being able to feel safe in ones own home again. Insurance companies cannot compensate its customers for emotional damage. My heart gos out to all involved.
Susan Ewing | Nov 20, 2009 9:18 am | 0 replies | Request removal
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I live in the neighborhood where the burglary suspect was killed. Burglaries have been rampant in this neighborhood for years. Because we are not Mill Creek, we don't get a lot of coverage. I have seen the impact that it has had on my neighbors. It is not the loss of property inasmuch as the loss of never being able to feel safe in ones own home again. Insurance companies cannot compensate its customers for emotional damage. My heart gos out to all involved.
Susan Ewing | Nov 20, 2009 9:18 am | 0 replies | Request removal
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Justice has been served. That guy deserves a medal.
Kurt Dulaney | Nov 19, 2009 7:13 pm | 1 replies | Request removal
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So let's get this straight, Monday the burglar breaks in and steals the wife's jewelry. Gets spotted in the area later after deputy(ies) investigate and leave the area. So he comes back to the scene of the crime or hides really well in the area and avoids detection. The homeowner spots him, fires off "warning" rounds then calls 911. Officers again search the area. Meanwhile this guy is laying in a creekbed area for roughly a day and a half!!! I am wondering if the jewelry in his pockets was the stuff taken in the first burglary??
B Lein | Nov 19, 2009 4:36 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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He should have invited him in for a beer when he came back then capped him inside his house and stuck a knife in his hand. You cant just go out shooting blindly at somebody without being able to make a case for self defense.
This guy earned what he gets if all the facts are correct.
Jon Cannelo | Nov 19, 2009 3:33 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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Doesn't surprise me, human life around here is worth less that a bit of jewelery (was it insured?), now the guy may lose everything he worked for and with a murder conviction on his record he never be able to get a good job.
E C | Nov 19, 2009 12:01 pm | 1 replies | Request removal
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I've removed several posts on this story that attacked other commenters or called people names.
We want to allow a free and open debate on HeraldNet about what happens in our community, but we will turn off the comments on any story if people can't be civil.
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Elaine Helm | Nov 19, 2009 1:09 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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Maybe we should all wait for the facts to be released before we jump to conclusions about the merit of this shooting. Just a thought!
Points Tofacts | Nov 19, 2009 12:17 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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What an idiot, another irrisponsable gun owner making the rest of us look bad.
jason merrill | Nov 19, 2009 12:06 pm | 0 replies | Request removal
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