6279 Scottsbluff Drv, Colorado Springs, CO 80923-3815 is where Kirsten lives. We're so close to reaching our Spring Campaign goal! Site design and development byHop StudiosHop Studios, They contend Cameron Ely presented no threat when he was gunned down by deputies, and that he and Valerie Ely were denied timely medical attention. The deputies firedshots that struck Cameron Elys front and back, with no evidence at all that any shots were fired back at them, according toBurris. He also starred in the iconic Seventies show Fantasy Island and the 1975 film Doc Savage: The Man of Iron and Bronze. The audio recording is conclusive proof that the statement that the DA released saying the shooting was justified is nothing more than a series of lies strung together to protect the deputies from their actions and to conceal the truth of what really happened to Cameron., Kaitland struggled to speak as she remembered her 62-year-old mother, a real-life fairy godmother, and her 30-year-old brother, a gifted athlete and musician who had the most contagious laugh and gave the best hugs. Cameron had the word veritas, Latin for truth, tattooed on his back, Kaitland said, which was illegible when he arrived at the coroners office because it had been shot through so many times by the deputies. We urge everyone to listen to the truth, she went on. (Brooke Holland / Noozhawk photo), Brooke Holland, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @NoozhawkNews, Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Office, Ron Elyfiled a federal civil rights lawsuit against, DA Rules Fatal Shooting of Actor Ron Elys Son by Deputies Was Justifiable Homicide, Actor Ron Ely Files Federal Lawsuit Against Sheriffs Department in Deaths of Wife, Son, More by Brooke Holland, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @NoozhawkNews, 2101 Mountain Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, 1530 Miramar Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. They are taking that stance to cover their butts, DeWitt Lacy, attorney for Ron Ely and his daughters, Kirsten and Kaitland, told The Investigator. Her age is 37. Only then might they find the justice they seek. And since Santa Barbara County will doubtless seek to quietly settle the matter (with your money) on the eve of trial to ensure that the killing of Mr. Cameron is never spoken of again, zippo may be all well ever know. The Ely sisters said they cant help wonder if their mother could have been saved if the deputies had intervened sooner. A mediation in the Ely case last month failed to produce a settlement, and, consequently, a trial is scheduled to begin on Feb. 22 in the federal District Court in Los Angeles. The Ely familys lawsuit against Santa Barbara County, the sheriffs department and four named deputies seeks general and punitive damages in addition to survival, wrongful death and other compensatory damages to be determined by a jury, according to attorneys. What should she expect from folks we call our heroes?, Valerie suffered from a stab wound to her lung, Lacy said. Santa Barbara News-Press / Ampersand Publishing, LLC unless otherwise specified. Cameron Ely, who was unarmed, was fatally shot by the responding deputies on the driveway of the residenceat 4141 Mariposa Drive, where he lived with his parents. Santa Barbara News-Press / Ampersand Publishing, LLC unless otherwise specified. At the time, Cameron was the prime suspect in the stabbing death of his mother, Valerie, earlier that evening. In this new version of events, however, the deputy said he attempted to feel her pulse through her wrist instead of through the carotid artery in her neck, as their training dictates, Lacy said. Kaitland Ely-Sweet then said the deaths of her brother and mother were preventable, which makes the pain even deeper.. To make the tragedy even more devastating, the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office announced that the gruesome act had been committed by Valerie and Rons son, Cameron Ely. Scott Roder, a forensic specialist working with Lacys team, said Dudleys attempt to explain away the missing sound as a technical issue just doesnt make sense. Dated: May 6, 2021 THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN L. BURRIS By: /S/ DeWitt M. Lacy DeWitt M. Lacy Attorneys for Plaintiff, RON ELY, by his Guardian Ad Litem KIRSTEN ELY Dated: May 6, 2021 MICHAEL C. GHIZZONI COUNTY COUNSEL By: /S/ Mary Pat Barry Mary Pat Barry Senior Deputy County Counsel Attorneys for Defendants, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA . . They knew it., Though Cameron suffered obvious stab wounds at some point that evening the gashes were noted by both deputies and paramedics at the scene they were only listed as general injuries in his autopsy report, Lacy claimed. Our hearts break every time we think that the simple acts of checking her pulse, administering CPR, or immediately calling medics could have given us back our mom and allowed our father many more years with the love of his life, said Kirsten. The rendition that theyve cooked up doesnt pass muster, and they have to be held accountable.. You then will be able to submit your deal. The audio recording is conclusive proof that the statement that the DA released saying the shooting was justified is nothing more than a series of lies strung together to protect the deputies from their actions and to conceal the truth of what really happened to Cameron., Kaitland struggled to speak as she remembered her 62-year-old mother, a real-life fairy godmother, and her 30-year-old brother, a gifted athlete and musician who had the most contagious laugh and gave the best hugs. Cameron had the word veritas, Latin for truth, tattooed on his back, Kaitland said, which was illegible when he arrived at the coroners office because it had been shot through so many times by the deputies. We urge everyone to listen to the truth, she went on. Kirsten Ely, the daughter of actor Ron Ely, hugs her sister, Kaitland Ely-Sweet, at a press conference on the one-year anniversary of the deaths of Valerie Lundeen Ely and Cameron Ely. Click "Accept" to agree and continue. the estate is owned by Kaitland H Ely and Kirsten C Ely Ron Ely's . Ron Ely and his family are contesting the findings ofthe Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Office, which ruled that the fatal shooting of Cameron Ely by sheriffs deputieslast yearwas a justifiable homicide. She deserved SO MUCH better from the SBSO. More recently, he had a role in the 2014 television movie Expecting Amish. Based on a transcript of a video recording provided by the Ely familysattorneys, Its pretty clear that even though there were a lot of statements made by the police there is no statement at all, none, where Cameron (Ely) saidhe had a gun, Burris said. Valeries most serious stab injury was to one of her lungs, Lacy said. Keep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox. In a blog entry from 2010, Kirsten, 34, wrote about everything she has learned in 25 years, including how she approaches her relationship with her parents. Ms. Barry provided no response. There was no time for what law enforcement alleges happened to have happened, Lacy said. An autopsy of both Valerie and Cameron is pending. Thank you for encouraging me to believe in fairytales YOU are a modern day fairytale:) Thank you for existing. Attorney DeWitt Lacy, a well-known Los Angeles litigator who specializes in police misconduct cases, played the audio recording for members of the media. We will note that he was shot over 22 times. Loading Simulated Diamond Eternity Band Round 5x5mm Fabulous Engagement BAND Ring Exquisite RING FULL Of Stone Ring Victorian Style S925 w 18KGP . They described Cameron as an athlete, a. She graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor's degree in Television-Radio (and an appearance in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four!). You might also like our free A.M. Report. What does it matter whether or not they dealt with people less fortunate than them that have been wronged by police? The woman who was fatally stabbed inside actor Ron Elys Santa Barbara home has been identified as his wife Valerie Lundeen Ely, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. No police audio-video recorders. You're on the list. If she had gotten the medical attention she required, she may have survived. However, we have a great matter of certainty these are actually the trajectory of the wounds, given what the DA (District Attorneys Office) has reported and what the coroner has reported in the autopsy report.. design. You cant pick up one thing and not something else from a few feet away. The shooting occurred when Cameron and the deputies were standing within 10-12 feet of each other, Lacy said. Not buying it. One of the more troubling aspects of this case is the involvement of Deputy Jeremy Rogers, one of the defendants. Moreover, Lacy said, the few brief moments in the tape between when the deputies first approach Cameron and the explosion of gunfire erupts simply dont allow for that supposed series of events orders given, Cameron complying, Cameron then saying he has a gun, Cameron then not complying, deputies restating their orders to have occurred. We will respond to these allegations later, and at the appropriate place, the District Court., Dudley had no comment on the familys accusations other than to say she would carefully consider any new evidence that I am provided.. If they brought it up, it would not be helpful to their case. October 15, 2019:Wife and Son Killed in Tarzan Actor's Hope Ranch Home, October 29, 2019:Officers Identified in Shooting of Unarmed Hope Ranch Murder Suspect, August 27, 2020:One Santa Barbara Deputy, Five Violent Deaths, September 30, 2020:'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely Sues Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office Over Family Deaths, October 6, 2020: District Attorney Finds Officer-Involved Shooting of Tarzan Actor's Son Justified. I love you more than you will ever know she wrote. He welcomes questions or comments at reringer@gmail.com. When they arrived at . Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. I can only guess the whining, hollering, rioting and thefts (you) might be committing if this incident involved a family of color on the lower east side. We want a jury to see and hear the evidence and let them decide the proper amount, said Mr. Lacy. I'm pro law enforcement but it appears the Ely's may have a case due to the manner (reported up to this time) in which this call was handled. We will respond to these allegations later, and at the appropriate place, the District Court., Dudley had no comment on the familys accusations other than to say she would carefully consider any new evidence that I am provided.. The Ely's are a lovely family and Valerie truly was a real life fairy godmother, as Kaitland described. The biomechanical illustration showed details such as the allegedbullet trajectory. Certainly, its a devastating wound, but one that someone can live from if they receive the appropriate medical aid.. Ron also did not suffer any injuries but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. A settlement of $650,000 (your money). events.} You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The attorneys said 15 shots were fired from the rear into Camerons back, which they said came while he was on the ground and while he was not a threat to law enforcement. They are old Hollywood and have lived a life in the spotlight, cultivating an image. Ron Ely himself may know the answer, but after suffering a stroke several months prior to the incident, he is uncommunicative (he cannot speak), and he suffers from cognitive issues. Every day, the staff of theSanta Barbara Independentworks hard to sort out truth from rumor and keep you informed of whats happening across the entire Santa Barbara community. Deputies, who later discovered Cameron was unarmed, believed he was the prime suspect in Valeries death, The complaint continues: Without cause or legal justification, Deputies for the Santa Barbara (County) Sheriffs Department killed Mr. Ely in contravention of his Fourth Amendment Right to be free from illegal searches and seizures, including having his life forcibly taken from him., The plaintiffs, Ron Ely and his two daughters, seek compensatory and punitive damages from Defendants in connection with the unjustified use of deadly force and denial of medical care.