Kelly Rothwell

Kelly Rothwell
Much Loved Sister, Daughter, Friend

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

An Open Letter to Melissa Marie Walker


Dear Ms. Walker,
By now I’m sure you know who I am and the many others that comprise the family, friends, colleagues and advocates of Kelly Rothwell. She is the woman who has been missing since March 12th, with a high probability that it was her then-boyfriend David Perry who it is widely believed has killed her and moved on to you.

I heard that you refused to listen to law enforcement when they initially told you how dangerous a man David Perry is and I am very surprised that you not only have maintained a relationship with him, but are actually thinking of marrying him, if you haven’t already. I can think of several reasons NOT to be doing this, which I will enumerate:
Could it be that you and Perry already had a relationship going on behind Kelly’s back and she found out about it, wanting to confront Perry. Were you aware of that?
Are you just a pawn in his game of lies and deceit?  I find it extremely difficult to comprehend how a woman like you can NOT see what Perry is really all about.
There is documented proof, in graphic detail, of how abusive Perry was to his wife Luana and their three children. Yes, the records are sealed, but CAN be opened in a military enquiry, if Law Enforcement is so compelled. There is also proof that Perry stalked Kelly, followed her around, hacked her computer and phone records, (the phone by the way, was in HIS name)… and generally exerted a gradual control over her life.

He did this with Luana, and several OTHER women he was with; ask him about Ann Morris, who he left after almost 13 years when he met Kelly. He told his friends he had met a “rich bitch with money” and was moving to Florida. Ask him about another Kellie ,a woman with who he had an affair AND a child while he was still married to Luana. He got fired from the Outback Steakhouse for trying to choke out a cook who didn’t cook his food right. Luana said that he would often choke her so tight that she would lose consciousness. He also told her he could kill her and they would never find her body.

Doesn’t it bother you at all that he is a SUSPECT in Kelly’s disappearance AND has been charged with 2 Felony Grand Larceny counts of Work Comp fraud? Since you work in healthcare yourself, I would assume that any negative mark on his record would also reflect poorly on yours as well.

I hear he’s quite the charmer… has he tried to “teach” you how to iron yet? Has he done the laundry “for you” to be nice? Has he picked out what he wants you to wear?  Has he shown up with flowers at the hospital or when he comes home to your place? Has he called you MANY times a day “just to say he loves you”?  Have you seen him vacuum until he can see the lines in the rug? What about his car? Or yours? Is it meticulous? Can you eat a French fry in it if you want without him getting paranoid? What about the linen closet? Has he folded everything perfectly and lined the colors up just so? What about the kitchen cabinets? All the food labels facing forward and lined up like ducks in a row?  How about the bathroom?  Shower curtain just so as well?

I ask these things because abusers and sociopaths almost always start out like this; they make you think they are indispensable to you and little by little you lose yourself, until you are under his control and can’t get out. Then you may end up like Kelly “missing” and presumed dead. Because that is what may happen to you. I could almost lay money on it.
But perhaps you have some intimate knowledge of Kelly’s disappearance….Maybe you know something? Maybe you like the rush of the “bad boy” image.. Is it exciting to lay next to a man who may have killed his girlfriend, thinking there’s no way he would EVER hurt you like that… Think again... again I say there is documentable proof of his prior abuse.

We heard that he applied for a marriage license, perhaps so you couldn’t testify against him in a court of law? Interesting how things are working out, eh? What does your family think of all this? Do they even care about you? David Perry only thinks about himself, let’s be clear on that. It will only be a matter of time before you start to see the real abuser he is known to be… again.. DOCUMENTED PROOF. Because trust me.. He WILL show his true colors and you will be blindsided by it. Be careful; you could be his next  potential victim.

Doesn't the military frown on their soldiers being involved with people of questionable moral character?

Perhaps you are a nice person; I don’t know you and can’t judge your character. But I DO know that YOUR military salary is being paid for with OUR tax dollars. I don’t think I should have to pay for you to enjoy a life with a man who possibly took  one.
Sincerely,
Leigh Clifton,
 The Rothwell Family and
Friends of Kelly who Demand Justice.


18 comments:

  1. Melissa, what are you thinking???? Look at the pages of articles that are written about David Perry pertaining to the disappearance of Kelly Rothwell!!! He might have a large family that will back him, but from what I've heard they are all afraid to not be supportive! He has made countless enemies and beaten his first wife and children, and his 3 year girlfriend Kelly went missing on his watch??? Is this the man you want to marry (or have married) and possibly have children with? You have to be thinking this doesn't add up! Maybe you don't care that he has not spent one minute in finding Kelly. Do you think he would aid in finding you??? He has a track record!!! LOOK AT THE FACTS MELISSA!!! You don't want to be another casualty at the hand of David Perry! I don't know you, but maybe you could talk this over with someone that you trust. Help you weigh the facts. Doesn't it bother you that you work for the government and your husband or fiancee' or boyfriend (I don't really care!) has de-frauded the state of NY with a fake back injury. Doesn't it bother you that your husband, fiancee' or boyfriend used to work at Outback Steakhouse??? You sound like you have a good job, an education...don't you want better for yourself??? I will close with this...Melissa, if you cross him, and you will at some point, you will pay the price. Don't mess up the cans, the towels, the clothes. Maybe you think you can protect yourself? He's tricky...he'll sneak up on you like he did Kelly and you'll be gone forever! I hope you have good friends and devoted family that will seek justice for you.

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  2. At first I prayed for Melissa to run, and run fast to get away from this creep! Now, I have to say, sad as it is, if something bad happens to her at his hand, she asked for it. She was warned time and again, and has made her bed. She will lay in it. But for how long? Until he either harms her or the lightbulb clicks on and she kicks him to the curb. RIP Kelly Rothwell. You deserve to come home to your family. They deserve answers and peace of mind. Great job Leigh Clifton! Couldn't have said it any better myself. While Melissa is at work, DP is scouring the beach for a new victim to replace her, I'd bet! LD

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  3. I dont see how a woman of integrity and a member of our United States Military, could get involved with a man as such. Lets hope and pray that she opens her eyes before she becomes a casualty of this man.

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  4. WAKE UP MELISSA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!!!!

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  5. This is the worst ... A living nightmare for a group of people who have lost someone so vital and loving... people who have no recourse but to join together and support each other minute by minute, yet have the courage to reach out and share what they have learned. Here is what I have learned... we all think we are different, yet we are not... we are all the same. There are many signs/red flags/omens here, too many to ignore but she will. Meanwhile, thank you Leigh for having the courage to speak from your heart. Keeping the light on for Kelly, her family and friends. I will also say a prayer for Melissa, she will need all the prayers she can get.

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  6. Melissa, I worked with DP and he was always arrogant and womanizing. Is there some miracle that you think happened and he's been cured? The fact that this man is responsible for the disappearance of his last girlfriend should be enough to convince you to keep him at arm's length. He's a horrible person and you must deserve better! How ironic that your last name is Walker, and his step-siblings last names are Walker as well. Guess he figures he can change his name to Walker and fade into the woodwork. Guess again...

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  7. Dear Melissa
    I don't know you at all nor did I know Kelly Rothwell, But if i were you I would really do some serious thinking before i Married him. You seem to be a smart woman but what the heck are you doing with HIM???? Please Please rethink this over . Read all the articles about him and look at the page he made up on facebook and the rotten thinks he posts there . DAVID PERRY IS AN INNOCENT MAN. Please go there . you will see for yourself what he is like . I am sure he is doing great things for you just like he did for KELLY . but look at what has happened. Kelly is missing and he has found a new victim and there will be more after you . He will not stop there. He is facing charges in New York do you realize how much time he could spend in JAIL or do you not care ? I have a husband but he is in jail . that is what you will be telling people. Come on please SMARTIN UP . Wake up before it is to LATE MELISSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Great article Leigh. You said everything I would to Melissa. David Perry must be a good salesman to have her dis-regard him being named a suspect! I agree with the other poster, she has made her bed. What Melissa doesn't understand is that if those sheets get wrinkled, she's in trouble!!!
    Melissa, I hope he doesn't see you talking to your male co-workers. You will have lots of explaining to do! He'll hack your email, your facebook, your phone, your life!!! He's going to ruin your career, but you are the one with an income, so maybe not! If you wake up and say "something isn't right", listen to your inner voice and run! This is no joke! David Perry is the one that is responsible for Kelly Rothwells disappearance!

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  9. Leigh as usual you have written a wonderful fact filled article... Melissa I have no idea what this man has told you or promised you but a woman with valor who has a career in the Military and doesn't heed the warnings from the Pinellas Police Department tells me a lot about you. It makes people wonder if you had anything to do with Kelly's disappearance and aiding and abieting a known person of interest and now suspect in Kelly Rothwell's disappearance is still against the law and even the United States Government and Military will not protect you. I do not know for sure if you married David Perry but you need to go back through and read all of Leigh's blogs especially since she only has posted only the FACTS and OPEN YOUR EYES before you become the next statistic in David's twisted mind.... Melissa you are not immune to what he is capable of and I pray that you do not fall victim and have to put your family through the torment of what Kelly's family has endured since her disappearance.

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  10. Dear Melissa
    I really hope you are getting the BIG PICTURE of what your future husband is all about. I really don't want to see another disappearance happen . He needs to be brought to Justice for this and if you know anything you should be talking to someone . Do not save him . Let him rot like he has done to other people. Praying you do the right thing

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  11. What kind of person doesn't heed a warning by a police detective. I really don't know if anyone can get through to her. I wonder now that David Perry now knows how to make a person "disappear", how soon will Melissa be disposed of? I want to say I feel sorry for her, but she's ignoring the signs and the warnings. I'll say instead... good luck Melissa!

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  12. Melissa he did it once the second time will be easier for him . Believe me you need to get away from him . This is really crazy that you won't even listen to anyone . does your family know ALL about DAVID PERRY and his wonderful life he has lead . And what he still has to deal with .

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  13. melissa is as much a loser as dave is...i dont feel sorry for her one bit...shes a grown woman...have fun in hell with your man you found on craigslistm your parents must be so proud

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  14. MELISSA! OPEN A DAMN PSYCH BOOK AND SEE WHAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH!!! I would not want to be under her care at the hospital! How the hell are you gonna treat anybody when you cant even see the signs that are so blatantly in your face!!! He's a SUSPECT in a missing persons investigation, it is his beautiful girlfriend Kelly that is missing!!!

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  15. I'll call you wht you are David Perry...MURDERER!!!

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  16. First i want to say I am melissa's older sister,And I am just as disgusted as you all are,and I send my prayers to kellys friends and family and I also want to say I want this case to be solved and the truth to be revealed. Then I want to say that Melissa is smart, shes kind, shes beautiful, she is a great sister,and a wonderful aunt to 2 little boys. she is also woman that was sucked in by Daves charm and his lies.She is not the only woman that has fallen for it RIGHT????There is no way that she had any knowledge of his intentions to harm kelly in any way,or that she even knew about kelly until it was too late.I want to be clear one one thing.... MY SISTER WOULD NEVER EVER HURT ANYONE, SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH A MAN WHO LED HER TO BELIEVE HES SOMETHING THATS HES NOT, DID SHE MAKE A MISTAKE? DID SHE HAVE BAD JUDGEMENT IN CHARACTER? IT SEEMS SO, BUT SHE WOULD NEVER I MEAN NEVER CONDONE, SUPPORT OR STAND BY SOMEONE WHO HAD DONE SOMETHING SO TERRIBLE,YES SHE HAS BEEN WARNED BY PINELLAS COUNTY DETECTIVES, BUT THERES THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF HORRIBLE CRIMES AND DONE YEARS IN PRISON THEN LATER RELEASED ALL CHARGES DROPPED AND A "IM SORRY" LIVES RUINED FOR NOTHING. WHAT I WANT IS FOR PINALLES COUNTY DETECTIVES TO GET THE EVIDENCE THEY NEED FOR A CONVICTION SO I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY SISTER, AGAIN MY PRAYERS ARE WITH KELLY AND HER FAMILY, AND I WRITE THIS IN SUPPORT OF THE TRUTH.

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  17. I met Dave Perry in April. He treated me like an angel from day one, through and to the moment I told him I no longer wanted to speak with him. By the way, he has respected my request. Was it wrong of me to ignore the media? Maybe it was wrong. There was never any evidence to prove the accusations. Still there is no evidence. I wanted to believe his words that he is innocent. I pray he is. Was it stupid of me to follow my heart? Maybe it was stupid. I try to live life with an open, honest, loving, forgiving heart. Do I hope and pray that he who is responsible for the disappearance/murder of kelly pay in full for what he has done? Yes, please, find the evidence today to put that person away. Whoever it is should pay and I have prayed for that from the beginning. Try not to be judgmental. You do not know me.

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  18. First and foremost i would like to say that kelly and the rothwell family are in my prayers.Then i want to say the only mistake my cousin made was whom she feel in love with.
    Melissa is not now and has never been someone who makes bad choices. she would never condone the things yall are accusing her of.and from the information in the letter she is not the only woman who has believed him and feel in love with him. melissa has a kind soul and maybe a little nieve, but she could not hurt a fly, and has too much integrity to remain in a relationship once shes un sure, so peopl need to quit passing judgement only GOD can do that.

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