Case Files
As the result of a coerced false confession, Charles Erickson plead guilty, and accepted a plea deal to testify against Ryan Ferguson. Therefore there was no trial for Charles. The case files listed here pertain to Ryan Ferguson's trial as well as Charles Erickson's appeal. Ryan's case files are vital to Charles's case because Ryan's defense proves the innocence of both Ryan and Charles. 


Charles Erickson's Appeal December 13, 2018

First Amended Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus


Charles Erickson’s Interrogation January 2013

Chuck Erickson Interrogation - Part 1 
Chuck Erickson Interrogation - Part 2  
Chuck Erickson Interrogation - Part 3


Charles Erickson’s Deposition June 30 2005

Charles Erickson deposition 6-30-05 


Shawna Ornt’s Original 911 Call

listen to 911 call (mp3)


Dallas Mallory’s Signed Affidavit and Interview

Dallas Mallory interview
Dallas Mallory affidavit


Kim Bennett’s Signed Affidavit

Kim Bennett affidavit


Jim Miller’s Signed Affidavit

Jim Miller affidavit


Michael Boyd Witness Statement and Interview

Michael Boyd statement


Available Police Reports (listed by date)

Police Report 10 - Jerry Trump 11/01/01  
Police Report 10 - Jerry Trump 11/02/01
Police Report 18 - Michael Boyd 11/02/01
Police Report 25- Michael Boyd 11/02/01
Police Report 42- K9 Report 11/03/01
Police Report 233- hair testing 6/23/03
Police Report 242- Erickson search 03/10/04
Police Report 243- Dallas Mallory 3/10/04
Police Report 254- Gillpin Erickson 3/10/04
Police Report 271- Ryan search 3/10/04
Police Report 260- Dallas Mallory 3/12/04
Police Report 268- By George 3/16/04
Police Report 293- Dallas Mallory 3/17/04
Police Report 330- Dallas Mallory 9/14/04
MSHP Report- hair in hand (undated)
Police Report 332- Chuck Erickson (undated)


Full Trial Transcripts From Ryan Ferguson's 2005 Trial

Trial Transcript Title
Trial Transcript 1
Trial Transcript 2
Trial Transcript 3
Trial Transcript 4
Trial Transcript 5
Trial Transcript 6
Trial Transcript 7
Trial Transcript 8
Trial Transcript Certificate
Trial Transcript Index


Ryan Ferguson's Habeas Petition

Habeas Petition


Habeas Petition Exhibits January 23, 2013

Exhibit 6 - Jerry Trump affidavit 10/11/10
Exhibit 7 - Jerry Trump affidavit 12/28/10
Exhibit 8 - Barbara Randolph interview 8/19/10
Exhibit 9 - Additional witness reference Jerry Trump
Exhibit 11 - Chuck Erickson affidavit 2/09/11
Exhibit 12 - Michael Boyd police report 18
Exhibit 13 - Steven Kirby affidavit 1/07/11
Exhibit 14 - Shawna Ornt affidavit 1/07/11
Exhibit 15 - Michael Boyd interview 7/24/05
Exhibit 16 - Dr Larry Blum affidavit 02.08.11
Exhibit 17 - Kim Bennett affidavit 12/28/10
Exhibit 18 - Chuck Erickson agreement
Exhibit 19 - Dr Kim Fromme affidavit
Exhibit 23 - Steven Abern MD affidavit
Exhibit 24 - Jim Miller affidavit 1/08/11
Exhibit 26 - Shawna Ornt affidavit 2/10/10
Exhibit 31 - Classification of Ann Wolbert Burgess
Exhibit 32 - Michael Boyd police report #25
Exhibit 33 - Benjamin White deposition 6/29/05
Exhibit 34 - Search for blue Oldsmobile
Exhibit 35 - Title record of blue Oldsmobile
Exhibit 36 - Edward Adelstein, Ferguson's 2005 trial
Exhibit 37 - Donald Preston vs State of Missouri
Exhibit 38 - Andrew Wilhelm affidavit 2/11/11



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