William Zelenski is accused of killing Ryelee Manente over an alleged reptile theft in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, back in October 2020. Investigators claim Zelenski went to police after someone stole reptiles, guns, and alcohol from his home. Of the reptiles stolen, one was a lizard worth $17,000 and a crocodile worth $2,000 — along with a boa constrictor and pythons. Zelenski got word Manente might have been involved in the theft, so he confronted him about it, according to investigators. Manente’s mother told detectives her son took off his shirt and said he wanted to fight Zelenski — so Zelenski grabbed a gun and shot Manente, according to the arrest affidavit.
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Is that okay for the attorney to address ONE person in the gallery like that? I could understand letting the entire gallery know that something graphic will be shown, but I didn't think it was proper decorum/etiquette to do that… ESPECIALLY during closing.
Several state witnesses have long rap sheets with multiple felony charges. One witness said 6, another 8, another 14. Tiffany said 26. Anyone know what felonies these were? Crazy.
Maybe he thought like the exact policeman that he was immune to being charged with murder.wonder why he's not a deputy any more. That was never brought up. Also that weird grimace he had while testifying was extremely not helping him.the tears notfoolig anyone
Great decision. Justice for Ryelee!!
Did anyone ever hear what happened to all his animals? Including the stolen ones?
Sorry but this wig the judge is wearing will effect any decision he presides over.
Seeing this judge wearing this wig makes me wonder of his actual judgment overall
For the judge to have read out each jurors names, what is he doing? I've never heard of a judge doing.
Maybe if he had respected the jury, they might have found differently. He deserves what he got.
A much deserved guilty verdict! I am so glad they saw through his BS 💯🤮
Wot was the verdict does anyone know please
Every single person stood up for the jury except the defendant….says everything 💛✌️
Agree There is no way that an ex cop was fearful of a teenage boy this guy is a crook a bad bad man and I’m glad he was found guilty the jury got it right thank God rest in peace Ryelee🙏🏻
Is he naming each juror?!
This is a tragedy all around.
Surprised the judge read jurors name rather than number.
Got it right.
Happy with the verdict. This young man never had a fair chance in life. He could have been rehabilitated and given his son the support he never had. I hope his murderer gets the death penalty.
Eyes wide open. And life to go.
Hey Stud as he believed he was….BARF! You didn't smile like you were during the questioning, why was that, you weirdo! Your wife and GF didn't care, must be why they were like airheads to have put up with you and those reptiles. The young man was the only one who paid…..sadly with his life. Time you go meet Tiny aka new GF in prison RIP young RayeLee.
They got it right!! Tyvm jurors for your duty…
Good job jury why pull out your gun if not intending to use it
It was the right decision and I’m so happy the jury got it right, in spite of the fact that the male prosecutor was the absolute worst attorney I have seen in a long time. He couldn’t even formulate a sentence, let alone ask coherent questions to the witnesses! You could literally hear the female prosecutor feeding him what questions to ask, it was terrible. Thank god for the female prosecutor! I seriously would like to know what was going on with the male prosecutor because he was too old to say this was his first trial, so I’m at a loss! 🤷🏽♀️
As far as Wild Bill, you could tell he was shocked! 😳 I truly believe he thought he was going to be walking out scot-free. Also, I have no words for the mother of Ryelee…..what a piece of work! I didn’t like how the female prosecutor was kind of treating her like a victim in this, asking her at the end, with sympathy, “do you miss your son everyday?”…..are you kidding me? I know the prosecutor had a job to do and couldn’t come across like she was placing blame on the mother, but I wanted to say to her….don’t act sad now, you should have been thinking about the consequences when you were holding the gun and pointing it at your own son’s head! Oh, what about the fact that you say Bill didn’t perform CPR, but neither did you and that was your biological son!! She was ridiculous and I truly hope that she doesn’t walk around thinking she’s a victim in all this because she lost her son! I hope she understands why she is wear she is and that it’s not a mistake!! 😤 She is where she belongs and he is as well!!
I don't think this man meant to kill him 😢
This guy was so rude he didn't even stand p for the jury once he was found guilty!!! He wanted to be known as such a tough guy yet was sitting there crying to his lawyers, I don't feel bad for him. He took the life of a good young man, he could have approached this situation a better way and life would have been taken. I hope the judge gives him the maximum sentence. RIP young man RM.
WOW . Unexpected but the correct outcome. Karma. 🎉
He looks like he definitely has a lizard mentality. The head moves the eyes don’t. Coincidence?
I’m glad it’s over and the right decision was made ❤ Ryelee I hope you will enjoy some peace and happiness and that you reincarnate and have a wonderful life you’re too young and this was senseless and unfair. I wish he was gone and not you. You could have matured into a wonderful man and father this other person doesn’t even deserve to exist and I feel sad that bad decisions were made and you were taken. These 2 people (mom, no name) are disgusting and I can’t wait until I don’t have to see this waste of a humans face again.
A presentence report may just make wild bill's future in prison worse. He ain't got a very good record. If the judge follows the law, he'll be in prison the rest of his life.
The jury got it right. Only sorry for the wheelchair and the reptiles.
What's up with the lawyers not standing for or giving eye contact to the judge?
No emotion, just like his terrible testimony. Bye Bill
I didnt watch the trial, why is he in a wheelchair
The sentence is going to weigh heavy on his cheeks 😂 !
R . I . P Ryelee 🙏🏽💐🫡
I was at the trial. As a juror, I would have had a hard time definitively saying that one scenario did or didn't happen. I feel lesser charges should have been on the table and would have been more appropriate. Tragic all around.
Two good lawyers battled here. I especially enjoyed lady prosecutor’s closing arguments.
The judge should sue his wigmaker…😅
Such a shame. Common sense really isn't common. I feel bad for the boy but acting grown in a grown situation was a dmb idea. The fact it only lasted 3 hours for someone's life is disgusting.
38:00 Wild Bill questioning his life choice to bring a girlfriend into the equation, against his wife's wishes
Poor Ryelee 💙 I'm glad the jury came to the right decision.
Wish I saw it all only saw the opening and closing statements and bill himself on the stand