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Grievance of Runehof
Case Topic
Outlawry of Eric James Dokken
Accusers
Howard Allan ZumBerge, a.k.a. Steelfoot, as an individual and as Chieftain of Runehof Asatru Kindred.
Steelfoot is joined by the Chieftains and Law Speakers of the following three kindreds:
Matt Reardon, Wulfsgeist Kindred
Christine Stone, Wolfmoon Kindred
Jim Rogers, Northwoods Kindred
Accused
Eric James Dokken
Note: there is no available on-line identity and/or alias for the accused.
Allegations/Statement of Fact
Dokken became known to Runehof members through standard contact methods; in this case via communication shared with a re-enactment organization. After in-person meetings and conversations, Dokken was invited to attend Runehof blot.
During a blot gathering – attended by dozens of people and several different kindreds, Dokken molested one of the young children. When this was discovered and subsequently reported to the police, it was learned that Dokken held previous convictions for the same offense, and was in fact on parole for the very same offense.
Dokken is currently incarcerated. Confirming information can be found at:
<http://info.doc.state.mn.us/publicviewer/Inmate.asp?OID=210350>
Supporting Documentation
The word and honor of the Chieftains and Law Speakers of the Kindreds as listed above.
Furthermore, Dokken acknowledged his guilt in state court, as clearly shown in the following document:
Stated Action
Dokken has proven himself to be a threat to the safety of our communities, and has proven himself to be a liar of most dangerous nature. Additionally, he continues to attempt contact with other Asatru organizations and individuals.
As Steelfoot, hearth-owner and frith-speaker at Runehof’s blot-fire, Dokken has violated the trust of my kinsmen and kinswomen – a trust which I had sworn. Frith was broken at my hearth – under circumstances most grievous.
Dokken is declared outlaw and nithing, and outcast from all Heathen Society. We are joined in this declaration by those kindreds listed at the end of this document. All kindreds who have affirmed this action have acted independently of any other organization or consideration.
Definition of Action
Because of the extremely heinous nature of Dokkens’ offense, and the high probability that he will continue to attempt contact with the Heathen community, we feel it is of utmost importance that the greater Heathen community be informed.
Dokken is still subject to and protected by Utland Law. Of greater importance is that WE are also subject to Utland Law, and irrespective of ancient Heathen tradition, we must act within the parameters of that Utland Law while satisfying the traditions of Heathen Law.
By declaring Dokken outlaw and outcast from Heathen society, we affirm the following:
- Dokken is banned from blot, sumble, or any gathering at which Heathens who affirm this outlawry are present, and which is assembled for the purpose of Heathen activity.
- If Dokken should appear at any Heathen gathering attended by any who affirm this outlawry, we will inform the host. If the host refuses to take appropriate action, we will depart, and make it publicly known.
- Similarly, Dokken will be banned from any and all e-groups and e-lists organized by affirming Heathens. If Dokken should appear on any e-list or e-group frequented by affirming Heathens, the list /group owner(s) will be informed of Dokken's record and outlawry.
- Any Heathen who knowingly and willingly gives sanctuary or comfort to the outlaw will themselves be considered outlaw.
We declare and affirm no other actions than those listed above.
List of Affirming Kindreds
Northwoods Kindred
Jim Rogers – Chieftain
Wulfsgeist Kindred
Matt Reardon – Chieftain
Wolfmoon Kindred
Christine Stone – Chieftain
Runehof Asatru Kindred
Skip Zumberge – Chieftain
Varangian Kindred
Weyland Smith – Chieftain
Varangian Kindred Midwest
Modi – Chieftain
Wolfbinder Kindred
Mitchell Zebrowski – Chieftain
Calasa Kindred
Sheila McNallen – Gyđia
Great Bear Kindred of the Old Northwest
Skarpheđinsson – Chieftain
Donar’s Hearth AOR
Kathy Metzger – Gyđia
HofBrau Kindred
Jon Grimstienr – Chieftain
Hammer Hall Kindred
Kiev av Kiersted (Lee Cockerham)
Arizona Kindred
Bjarki Valgardsson – Gođi
Hadealdac Mot of New Orleans-Anglo Saxon Ealdriht
Jon Preostleah – Mćţelgerefa-Middelfolc Mćţel
Wolves' Wod Kindred
Chuck Harter – Chieftain
Hammer of Thor Kindred
Stefn Thorsman – Gođi
Raven Heart Kindred
Aundrea – Lore/Law Speaker
Hearth of Yggdrasil
John Post – Gođi/Law Speaker
BogaTyr Sippe
Yngona Wisniewski – Chieftain and Lawspeaker
White Sage Kindred
Swain Wodening Canote – Dryhten
Hoosier Heathen Alliance, Inc.
Daithi M Haxton President, Council of Gopar
Heimdall's Guard Hearth
Andy Tippel (Rabeklaue) Chieftain
Othala Acres Homestead
Ron Branga
Kindred of Ravenswood
Christopher Haviland, Godhi
Keith Sauers, Lawspeaker
Oak Shawdow Kindred
Carolyn Reyes - Chieftain
Arthur Reyes
Stefn Ullarsson Piparskeggr
Grimnirs Gate
Werner Odinauge
Hrafnsgardr Kindred
Tony Arndt
Eagle Hearth of Brisbane Australia
Cullyn Ullrson, Chieftain
FolkvangR Kindred - Australia
Leif Njordsson Gothi
Thunder Oak Hearth
Jessica Wulff Gythia
Dragon Stone Kindred
Lonnie "Aracos" - Steward
Garret Martin - Tyr's man and Berserker
Osprey Bay Kindred
Demarus Donegan, Chieftain
Two Ravens Kindred
Darlene Erlingheuser
Great North Kindred
Sorin Olson
Mark and Kris Hall (Nexx and Lady Valkyrie)
Patrick T. Duffy
Hammer and Fire Kindred
Evergrey Corvidae Lokadottr
Jean C (solitary witch)
James McMullen
Kindred of the Grau Wolf
Todd Klatt
Hearth of the Weathered Stones
Lief Andersson
Elizabeth A. Doxtator-Morenberg
Hammerstorm South
Jarl Erik the Hammer
Skallagrim Baldursson
Formerly of Crawa Nest Mot
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Church of the Spiral Tree, Auburn, AL
Craig and Linda Kerr
Gothi
High Priestess Faiery faith
Vidi Volk Clan
Frank Clubbs, Chieftain
Silent Tower Kindred
Sevya Edmiston, Lawspeaker
Hart's Hearth Clan
Rex (Einar) Juhlin, Gothi & woodwright
Kololf Cadby of Jarlsfjord Clan
Valgerd, Gydhja/Medicine Woman
Wolf (Rick Sells)
Hearthstone
Kimberley Ross
Eormensyl Kindred/incipient mót of Thćt Angelseaxisce Ealdriht
Marion Ingham
Norman G Geldenhuys
President - Pagan Federation of South Africa
Reverend - ATC Church of Wicca
Skepnakith Stead, Trefot Asatru Kindreds
Asvard Hrafn Istvansson, Hargodhi
Mjolnier's Lightning Kindred
Michael C. Brooks, Gothi
Winterhof Kindred
Colleen Hix
Hester Butler-Ehle
Dan Butler-Ehle
Joe Musolf
Caroline Elliott, Idividual
Boar's Head Kindred of Utah
Dale Overman, Chieftian
Freya Aswynn
Gladsheim Kindred
Bifrost College for Northern Studies
Scotland
Hoffman Haus
Jewel Hoffman, Gythia
Thomas Hoffman, Gothi
Red Wolf Fellowship
Jessica Blalock, Freyrskona
Gladsheim Kindred Scotland
LeigR HeidulfR, Vitki, Einherjer, and Odinsman.
Thorgret Eirsdottir alias Sylia Stark
Ravynfyre
Midgard Hearth
Daniel Flores, Chieftain
Brian Robinson
Odinsman
England
Order of the Grey Wolf
Valulfr Vaerulsson, Drottinn
Kindred of the Wolven Spear, Scotland
Wolf
GySgt D.J. Kilby
Support Company Gunnery Sergeant
Allesia Morr
Solitary Witch
Kieferwald Sippe
Teresa T (Flora), Lisa D (Kiva), Sara T
Alyce Dixon, Wisconsin
Volkshof Kindred
Gunnar Wodensgothi, Gothi
Valerie Vanadis, Gythia
Wolf River Forge Hearth
Shawano, Wis.
Lurch (Keeper of the Forge)
Dawn-Rae (Keeper of the Hearth)
Friggas Stead Kindred
Phoenix AZ
Bertha Figard