RI Pawtucket Police Interviewed Kristine Ohler’s Family

The interview of Kerry (Keri) Ohler, James Jenkins and Eric Ohler – Kristine’s mother, father and brother – is evidence that was withheld from Mr. Colebut and not disclosed in the State’s Discovery signed and dated July 29, 2020. This information was not disclosed to the defendant until late 2022.

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The family provided the two detectives, Hans Cute and David Silva, and the unknown person in the interview room with important information about their daughter’s drug and alcohol use and abuse.

This evidence of a pattern of behavior and history of overdosing and passing out and needing detox is extremely relevant. Not just for this case but in general. Addiction is a public health issue, data should be accurate.

Also in the interview the family tells the police how Kristine had been injured in the streets. For example, being punched in the face on a bus for sitting in someone’s seat and fighting with others, even the police.

Finally, the Victim’s Fund application submitted by the police in September of 2020 omitted the fact that the family assisted with the investigation and case.