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  • Murder, Arson and Stolen Guitars

    Dear Musicians, Music Lovers and Friends -

    On June 23rd, 2009 my long-time friend and musician Keith Fessler was murdered in his Sacramento, CA home during a robbery. His house was burned, his car was stolen, and that was burned too. Several stringed instruments were stolen in the crime. His family provided me with photos and an inventory list, and I’ve been able to match the list to the photos.

    The official Sacramento PD press release (URL below) contains a description of the crime and photographs of the instruments:

    http://www.sacpd.org/newsroom/releases/liveview.aspx?release_id=20090714-146

    Unfortunately the published list of stolen instruments contains several errors. An updated list is provided below.

    • Flatiron Festival A Style F-hole Mandolin, Ebony, s/n 93071686
    • Carvin Thin-line AC375 Acoustic, Natural (Vintage Yellow), s/n 63329
    • Carvin CL450 Classical, Sunburst, s/n 67226
    • Gibson J-180EC Acoustic, Ebony, s/n 00263003
    • Takamine Santa Fe Acoustic, Natural, s/n 93121043
    • Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Electric, Honeyburst Maple Flame, s/n 31602
    • Jackson JS Dinky Electric, Blue/White Diamond, s/n 6717
    • Fender Telecaster Electric, Teal w/White Pick Guard, s/n unknown
    • Kaman or Applause GTX 4-String Bass Electric, Black/Smoke Gray, s/n unknown
    • Fender? Telecaster Electric, Medium Brown Stained Wood, s/n unknown
    • Gibson (or clone) Les Paul Custom Electric, Ebony w/Gold Hardware, s/n unknown
    Unknown Dreadnought Acoustic, Natural, s/n unknown

    The location of the Deering banjo and Mitchell MD-100 acoustic is known.

    Should you locate any of the instruments listed above, please contact Detective Bryce Heinlein at (916) 433-0688, or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP, or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. If you'd rather not talk to the police, please contact me directly (email address below).


    We need to find the sub-human scum that did this. We need to lock up these animals and prevent this from happening again. Thank you for your help.

    Derek Rutz
    [email protected]

  • #2
    Sorry to hear about your Friend. I hope Justice is served

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    • #3
      +1
      Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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      • #4
        That story sickens me
        "Too bad Kurt didn't teach John how to aim a gun."
        Jackson Shred

        "maybe i should do what madona does and adopt a little chineese kid and get them to knock up a couple of guitars for me" cookiemonster

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        • #5
          Fucking human waste deserve nothing less than a bullet in the head.
          Scott
          Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by StukaJU87 View Post
            Fucking human waste deserve nothing less than a bullet in the head.
            Yep!
            "Bill, Smoke a Bowl and Crank Van Halen I, Life is better when I do that"
            Donnie Swanstrom 01/25/06..miss ya!

            "Well, your friend would have Bell's Palsy, which is a facial paralysis, not "Balls Pelsy" like we're joking about here." Toejam's attempt at sensitivity.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by StukaJU87 View Post
              Fucking human waste deserve nothing less than a bullet in the head.
              Absolutely
              Jeff Smeltz

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              • #8
                Same as the others have said. I guess crime is going to increase with the economy the way it is.

                Originally posted by Derek Rutz View Post
                • Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Electric, Honeyburst Maple Flame, s/n 31602
                That's a pretty nice LP. It would be a 1993, and the serial number on the headstock would be 3 1602 with a space after the 3.

                I'd post this info on the LesPaulForum and MyLesPaul forums if you haven't already.

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                • #9
                  Wow, Burglary is one Thing, Murder is another and then there's Arson

                  BUT WHAT THE FUCK!

                  What Inhumane Bastard does all 3? even if I usually do disagree with it I hope that cunt gets Cyanide/Electric Chair or a fucking bullet to the brain!!!

                  BOT: Sorry about your friend dude that must have been really heartbreaking when you heard the news, I hope they do justice to the inhumane cunt.
                  Gear

                  Jackson DXMG
                  Jackson JS30RR
                  Boss ML2 Metalcore Pedal
                  Dunlop GCB-95 Crybaby
                  Blackstar HT5H
                  Marshall MC212

                  Gear I want

                  Jackson RR1T Black
                  Marshall JCM 800 2203
                  Marshall 1960A Cab

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                  • #10
                    sorry about your friend man. scumbags are getting fuckin worse everyday

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                    • #11
                      Because of a tip or tips provided by you, two low-life scumbags have been charged in the murder of my friend. These guys tried to sell you some gear, and you called it in!

                      http://www.sacpd.org/newsroom/releas...d=20090917-200

                      Thank you for your condolences, but most importantly for keeping an eye out for my friends stuff. While this case still has a long road ahead, at least the bad guys are behind bars. I don’t know if some or all of his gear was recovered (as that’s part of the investigation), so all I ask is that if you should locate any of his stuff, please contact me or the Sacramento Police.

                      Thanks, Friends!

                      Derek

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                      • #12
                        Glad to hear they got the perps! My condolences for your friend, may he rest in peace now that justice is in process.

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                        • #13
                          Fuck yeah
                          Why hunt ... when there is no machine gun season?

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                          • #14
                            just fucking shoot both of those pieces of shit. saves the taxpayers about 60k a year.
                            Its a complete catastrophe. But Im a professional, I can rise above it. LOL

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by clifffclaven View Post
                              just fucking shoot both of those pieces of shit. saves the taxpayers about 60k a year.
                              I agree with that.
                              Scott
                              Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong.

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