Episode 256 - The Serpent Keeper - The Death of Ryelee Manente-Powell

Join us, as we examine the death of Ryelee Manente-Powell.

You’ll hear how an 18-year-old father was shot dead minutes after Angela’s discovery and how one split-second decision left a teenager dead, his mother imprisoned, and a former police officer on trial — leaving a small community to question whether it was self-defense or a calculated execution.

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Research & Writing:

Ryan Deininger

Editing:

Aiden Wolf

Sources:

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Obituary

R.I.P Rylee Manente-Powell Facebook Page

Zelenski gets life with chance of parole

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Jury convicts Zelenski

Victim’s mother slated for homicide trial

Victim’s mother pleads no contest

Woman sent to prison for son’s death

Zelenski’s homicide trial continues

Zelenski testifies at homicide trial

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Domestic abuse charges filed

Green Bay Press-Gazette Wed, Aug 30, 2023

Ashton Criminal Complaint

William Criminal Complaint

Tiffany Criminal Complaint

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