Dear Governor DeSantis,
Mark Herman was convicted for a crime, murder in the first degree back in 1978 which he didn't commit. The murder of Richard Kreusler, a 47-year-old oil distributor and unopposed candidate for the Palm Beach Town Council when he was fatally shot on January 16, 1976, at the front door of his home at 272 Via Marla in Palm Beach, Florida.
There were NO eye witnesses, only the testimony of convicts already serving 5 years to life, whose sentences were commuted to time served and released from prison and Gerardo Denono, also known as Gerald Denono or Jerry English, was a convicted American murderer and former FBI informant with ties to organized crime in Las Vegas and South Florida during the 1970s. He was spared the death penalty!
He was a self-proclaimed mob hit man who was convicted of multiple murders!
Every single witness for the State has admitted they lied to get their own charges reduced and it helped Mr. Jack Scarolla to use Mark Herman's case to get him into the State Senate - but he failed, but became a millionaire off the blood of Mr. Herman's family.
Even the victim's family has spoken out and let former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aaronberg in Florida, serving from 2012 to 2024, know they got the wrong guy.
The victim's family knows Mark Herman did not kill their father!
Please read this email from Jane Kreusler-Walsh, daughter of Richard Kreusler the victim:
From: Jane Kreusler-Walsh Date: October 21, 2019 at 8:14:51 AM EDT
I never thought I would be in this position. But I think it’s time we recognize the enormous injustice visited on this man. He and his family, like ours, have suffered. He did not kill dad. And I agree it’s time we stood together and recognized that. Once again, Kathy and Patti have devoted countless hours to our family in this search for the truth. I really had put this all in my rear view mirror. But it’s time. Let’s join together, give this man back his life, and thank Kathy and Patti for showing us the light. I love you all so much, j
Jane Kreusler-Walsh
Letter from Kathleen (Kreusler) Kelly:
"I’m sure you’re all wondering if Patti & I have additional information to send – we do. We both, together with Mom, have spent years looking into Dad’s murder and, in order to determine the “who” & “why”, we first had to ascertain if Mark Herman was involved in any way. After exhaustive research, we firmly believe he wasn’t and, because of strong political pressures, was targeted as the murderer. He was the perfect “fall guy” – a legend on the streets who had already been arrested for several crimes. The attached chronology outlines exactly how and why Mark Herman was indicted and eventually convicted, together with what transpired after the trial.
When Herman was granted clemency in 1992, I think we all thought it was “over”. Unfortunately, it’s not. Herman was never granted a “pardon” – a condition that would totally remove the murder conviction from his record. We recently learned that the only way for Mark Herman to obtain a pardon is for our family to write a letter to the Clemency Board asking them to grant the pardon. This should not be done without all of us agreeing – we would NEVER want to do anything that would affect the incredible bond we all share. Mark Herman is 74 years old – we think it’s time we clear his name and give his family solace from knowing he is not a murderer. Nothing we do now will ever give us back all that we lost, but we can be instrumental in giving another family peace."
News Channel 3 Arizona's Family did a story here:
CBS12 Story:
https://cbs12.com/news/local/victims-family-backs-...
Please review his case Governor DeSantis and overturn Mark Herman's conviction completely exonerating him of this horrible injustice.
20 Comments
It’s time to give Mark Herman justice for spending the last 50 years of his life labeled as a murderer. The state of Florida needs to make this right, a full pardon is the only right answer. Give Mark and his family peace. Thank you, Annette Navarette
Marie Herman deserves peace with a complete exoneration. It’s been since 1992 he was released due to NO EVIDENCE and BEING FRAMED. Please give him and his family the justice they deserve.
Clear his name! There no reason not to. Except someone must love David Bludworth.
Love my uncle mark
PLEASE exonerate this man, How can you not?
Clear an innocent man Gov Desantis
Please pardon Mark Harmon.
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Dear Governor DeSantis,
Mark Herman was convicted for a crime, murder in the first degree back in 1978 which he didn't commit. The murder of Richard Kreusler, a 47-year-old oil distributor and unopposed candidate for the Palm Beach Town Council when he was fatally shot on January 16, 1976, at the front door of his home at 272 Via Marla in Palm Beach, Florida.
There were NO eye witnesses, only the testimony of convicts already serving 5 years to life, whose sentences were commuted to time served and released from prison and Gerardo Denono, also known as Gerald Denono or Jerry English, was a convicted American murderer and former FBI informant with ties to organized crime in Las Vegas and South Florida during the 1970s. He was spared the death penalty!
He was a self-proclaimed mob hit man who was convicted of multiple murders!
Every single witness for the State has admitted they lied to get their own charges reduced and it helped Mr. Jack Scarolla to use Mark Herman's case to get him into the State Senate - but he failed, but became a millionaire off the blood of Mr. Herman's family.
Even the victim's family has spoken out and let former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aaronberg in Florida, serving from 2012 to 2024, know they got the wrong guy.
The victim's family knows Mark Herman did not kill their father!
Please read this email from Jane Kreusler-Walsh, daughter of Richard Kreusler the victim:
From: Jane Kreusler-Walsh Date: October 21, 2019 at 8:14:51 AM EDT
I never thought I would be in this position. But I think it’s time we recognize the enormous injustice visited on this man. He and his family, like ours, have suffered. He did not kill dad. And I agree it’s time we stood together and recognized that. Once again, Kathy and Patti have devoted countless hours to our family in this search for the truth. I really had put this all in my rear view mirror. But it’s time. Let’s join together, give this man back his life, and thank Kathy and Patti for showing us the light. I love you all so much, j
Jane Kreusler-Walsh
Letter from Kathleen (Kreusler) Kelly:
"I’m sure you’re all wondering if Patti & I have additional information to send – we do. We both, together with Mom, have spent years looking into Dad’s murder and, in order to determine the “who” & “why”, we first had to ascertain if Mark Herman was involved in any way. After exhaustive research, we firmly believe he wasn’t and, because of strong political pressures, was targeted as the murderer. He was the perfect “fall guy” – a legend on the streets who had already been arrested for several crimes. The attached chronology outlines exactly how and why Mark Herman was indicted and eventually convicted, together with what transpired after the trial.
When Herman was granted clemency in 1992, I think we all thought it was “over”. Unfortunately, it’s not. Herman was never granted a “pardon” – a condition that would totally remove the murder conviction from his record. We recently learned that the only way for Mark Herman to obtain a pardon is for our family to write a letter to the Clemency Board asking them to grant the pardon. This should not be done without all of us agreeing – we would NEVER want to do anything that would affect the incredible bond we all share. Mark Herman is 74 years old – we think it’s time we clear his name and give his family solace from knowing he is not a murderer. Nothing we do now will ever give us back all that we lost, but we can be instrumental in giving another family peace."
News Channel 3 Arizona's Family did a story here:
CBS12 Story:
https://cbs12.com/news/local/victims-family-backs-...
Please review his case Governor DeSantis and overturn Mark Herman's conviction completely exonerating him of this horrible injustice.
20 Comments
I have known Mark Herman since the early 70s. I was a bartender and worked late at night. He was part of the night life. He was helpful in maintaining a safe night environment. He is a great friend. We keep in touch. He could never have killed Richard Kreusler in the manner in which he was killed. In my opinion. Mark is a martial artist...he is a respectful man and I believe, if he was going to kill this stranger, he would be looking at him. There was no reason. Please review this travesty
It’s time to give Mark Herman justice for spending the last 50 years of his life labeled as a murderer. The state of Florida needs to make this right, a full pardon is the only right answer. Give Mark and his family peace. Thank you, Annette Navarette
Marie Herman deserves peace with a complete exoneration. It’s been since 1992 he was released due to NO EVIDENCE and BEING FRAMED. Please give him and his family the justice they deserve.
Clear his name! There no reason not to. Except someone must love David Bludworth.
Love my uncle mark
PLEASE exonerate this man, How can you not?
Clear an innocent man Gov Desantis
Please pardon Mark Harmon.
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I have known Mark Herman since the early 70s. I was a bartender and worked late at night. He was part of the night life. He was helpful in maintaining a safe night environment. He is a great friend. We keep in touch. He could never have killed Richard Kreusler in the manner in which he was killed. In my opinion. Mark is a martial artist...he is a respectful man and I believe, if he was going to kill this stranger, he would be looking at him. There was no reason. Please review this travesty