Marie Burke’s Voice Confirmed Behind Racial Outburst

Photo courtesy of NorthJersey.com
Photo courtesy of NorthJersey.com

 

NutleyWatch has obtained the lab results the moment they came in, and let’s just say that no one here is the least bit surprised.

By now, most of our readers are aware of Belleville Councilwoman Marie Strumolo Burke’s alleged racist outburst that was revealed to the public just over a month ago.

If you’re not familiar with the story, see our initial coverage here when we exposed the infamous audio recording:

http://essexwatch.com/blog/462/marie-burke-and-her-colorful-phone-message/

 

The audio recording in question was a voicemail left on Councilman Kevin Kennedy’s answering machine, the caller is alleged to be Sam Papa, and the woman in the background is allegedly Marie Strumolo Burke.

Burke is the Belleville First Ward Councilwoman, and the Chair of the Democratic Committee. She is also running for Mayor in a town with a minority population of over 40%.

Understandably, residents continue to express extreme outrage over the racial outburst. Meanwhile, Councilwoman Burke remains defiant, and continues to adamantly deny publicly that it is her voice on the recording, despite the nature of the conversation itself lending to the credibility of the allegation.

Soon afterward an independent expert voice lab, Michigan-based Primeau Forensics, was contacted regarding the voice recording. An analysis was begun to conclusively authenticate Burke’s voice on the recording. Edward Primeau is a renowned forensic video and audio expert, and was hired to perform the voice authentication.

It is important to note that this analysis was paid for through donations from private citizens, at a cost of $1320.

 

Yesterday, Mr. Primeau contacted a worker at Kimble/Kennedy Campaign HQ, Mr. Tommy Grolimond, with the results of his analysis. Evidently Mr. Grolimond was a contact person for the investigation.

Click the link below to read the determination letter, and Mr. Primeau’s findings:

Voice Lab Results

 

“I conclude beyond a reasonable degree of scientific certainty that the voice of the female caller that can be heard in the background of the voicemail to be that of Marie Burke.”

 

There you have it, ladies and gentlemen.

 

Shame on you, Mrs. Burke.

You forced private citizens to fund their own investigation because you didn’t even have the decency to tell the truth. You didn’t have the decency to take full responsibility for your own offensive actions, against the very people who elected you.

You owe an enormous apology not only to the residents of Belleville, but to the African-American community as well.

It’s time for you to step down.

 

~ Griff

 

 

Update:

Here is a pretty good local broadcast of the situation:

Pix 11 News coverage (video)

 

Updated Update:

Marie Burke still continues to deny it. Amazing.

Belleville councilwoman’s alleged racist tirade authenticated by forensics lab, mayor says

 

 

For more information on Mr. Edward Primeau and Primeau Forensics, LLC:

Meet Ed Primeau

 

Voice Identification – Audio Forensic Expert

 

 

 

 

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