Monday, May 02, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: Jail House Interview With Frank Dienes

Last Friday, I quietly made a request to visit with Frank Dienes at the Cuyahoga County Jail for 10:30 a.m. today. I didn't expect him to show up. But he was there, waiting for me when I finally got through security.

We spoke for about five minutes before he finally walked away.

Some highlights:

Renner: Do you want to tell me what you know about Amy Mihaljevic?
Dienes: Who is that? I've never heard that name in my life.

Renner: You did work on her father's house.
Dienes: I don't remember that.

Renner: You did a lot of work in Bay Village didn't you?
Dienes: Yes. For my flooring business.

Renner: Ever do work on Lindford?
Dienes: Don't remember.

Renner: Who do you remember working for in Bay Village?
Dienes: I don't remember anybody.

Renner: You don't remember the name of a single person you did work for in Bay Village?
Dienes: No.

Renner: But your business is all word of mouth. How do you not remember your referrals?
Dienes: I don't know.

Renner: Something wrong with your memory?
Dienes: I had a fever. My memory isn't good.

Renner: Your brother Jim hasn't spoken to you or your mother since around the time Amy went missing. You want to tell me about that?
Dienes: It was about the business. We had a fight.

Renner: What about the business? Did he want more money?
Dienes: I can't remember.

Renner: Did your brother suspect you had something to do with Amy?
Dienes: I don't remember.

Renner: A lot of people are telling me Joe Kopp thought you had something to do with Amy's murder. That he could prove it. Did he ever talk to you about that?
Dienes: I don't know. I don't remember.

Renner: Why did you kill him?
Dienes: I can't talk about that. My lawyers said not to.

Renner: What color was the van you were driving in 1989.
Dienes: Blue.

Renner: You can remember the color of the van you were driving in 89, but not the name of a single person you did work for in Bay Village?
Dienes: (shrugs)

Renner: Have the police or FBI been in to talk to you?
Dienes: No.

By the time Dienes walked away, his bottom lip was quivering and he was quite shook up.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is the guy. Too many things are pointing in his direction. He is a sick person along with his family. Mr. Renner, you are an amazing person who has remained a fixture in trying to solve this crime. Even during periods when this case has been shoved aside you have continued to persue leads. I admire you for that.

Anonymous said...

Break the mold James, break that fucker wide open!!

Anonymous said...

you seriously need a life. and you need to grow some balls and post my comments. that is if you're a real man. oh wait....you're not....you're a metrosexual pussy who attempts to ruin people's lives with a crapload of lies and deceit. i think you should show up again to the house so that I can give you a report myself. print this for the trial sweet love.

Pennsylvanian said...

Wow. Is the name calling really necessary? If you can keep in mind...this is about justice for Amy, not some sixth grade name calling! James, you are a wonderful man for having stuck with Amy's case for so long...taking time away from your family & friends and working so hard on finding justice for sweet Amy! Don't let some name calling, angry person get to you! Keep up the good work for Amy's peace! And now Joe!

BobbieB said...

I wouldn't go near these animals, others have ended up in a 3 ft. deep grave....so i think you do have balls.

eDDie said...

Funny how "Anonymous" is the one name calling and saying James is the pussy... why can't you post your real name then tuff guy? I'm sure there are about 50 people reading this blog now that would get a kick out of James Renner whooping your ass.

Stop trying to hide behind a computer screen tuff guy and tell us that you know something too? Why else would you be that upset about a guy trying to put a way a killer?

Anonymous said...

Of course I know details, but I sure as fuck am not blessing Renner by telling him. Let him do his own work.

Pennsylvanian said...

I agree with Eddie...alot of us would love it, James, for you to pull out a good ole' can of whoopass!

Anonymous said...

If you ask me James is on a quest for justice, and getting sick creeps off the street. People who critisize him are jealous of his courage and commitment. Also, lets note that pretty much anyone who has been looked at for the crime are creepers, even if they did not do it. Don't let losers get you down James. Screw anyone who threatens or critisizes you.

Anonymous said...

is there anyone reading this blog that talked to Joe Kopp in person and he told them about the connection with Amy? Or does anyone remember the names of people who did?

Beezy said...

I do know one of the people that Joe Kopp spoke to regarding Amy's murder and Frank Dienes. A friend of mine asked if Joe had told any of us about Joe's theory of what happened to Amy. I did some research on Frank Dienes and Amy's murder...I then suggested to my friend to call the police because it seemed like there were connections that were worth looking into. He said it fell on deaf ears with the Seven Hills police and he contacted the FBI.