I had not intended to release this audio recording from March 22, 2004. However, Tracey Richter’s mother Anna Richter maintains that her fantastic argument for her daughter’s innocence is supported by the previous County Attorney, Earl Hardisty, who she says believes Tracey is innocent.
The recording was made in a meeting between myself (Michael Roberts), ex-County Attorney Earl Hardisty and Sheriff Ken McClure. This was made shortly after I decided to file for divorce, BUT I still wasn’t convinced of Tracey’s guilt. I first realized that Tracey Richter murdered Dustin Wehde during this meeting, I was so shocked by what they told me, I had to step out of the room. Evidently, the investigators thought I was protecting Tracey while we were married and later told me later that “we knew the case wouldn’t break until your marriage broke”.
Click to listen or download 2004 Recording Earl Hardisty, Sheriff Ken McClure and Michael Roberts
If Earl Hardisty really says that Tracey is innocent, I believe it is only to cover for the embarrassment of sitting on his hands for 10 years while Dustin’s family grieved. Keep in mind, Hardisty was an 8-year incumbent and was ousted by Sac County voters in favor of another attorney– from his own party! That in itself speaks volumes about the communities confidence in Hardisty’s abilities.