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Jewel's Stalker on 'Mission From God'

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Sep 22nd 2009 05:33PM

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A man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her rural Texas ranch said he was on a mission from God, authorities said Tuesday. Michael Lawrance Kozelka of Wisconsin was arrested last week after he went two consecutive days to the 2,000-acre Stephenville ranch owned by Jewel's husband, rodeo champion Ty Murray.

Kozelka was found on the ranch Sept. 14, and the landowner warned him not to return. But on Sept. 15 Kozelka was found at the main house with a pocket knife in his clothing and a dog with him, although he did not resist arrest after deputies were called.

"He was not aggressive and was not mad," Bryant told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "He just said he was on a mission from God, that God told him to come to Stephenville and led him to this ranch."

Bryant declined to say what Kozelka may have said about Jewel or her husband, and it's unclear if either was home at the time.

Kozelka was charged with stalking, a felony that carries a maximum 10-year jail sentence, according to jail records. He has been jailed in Stephenville, about 75 miles southwest of Fort Worth, on $30,000 bond since his arrest.

His attorney, Michael Nicholls Pugh, declined to comment Tuesday, saying he was appointed to the case that afternoon and had not yet talked to Kozelka.

Attempts to reach Jewel and her husband Murray were unsuccessful Tuesday. A publicist for Jewel did not offer a statement to The Associated Press.

Bryant said the couple were concerned about publicity over the incident, and county officials declined to release the arrest report - which included Kozelka's hometown - or other documents in the case without a request under the Texas Public Information Act.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel attends the 9PLANET UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel and actress Izabella Miko attend the 9PLANET UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel;Izabella Miko

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel attends the 9PLANET UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel attends the 9Planet UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel attends the 9Planet UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel attends the 9Planet UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Singer Jewel attends the 9Planet UNIVERSE Launch held at Zune LA on September 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for 9Planet Universe) *** Local Caption *** Jewel

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Tuesday 22 September

By Richard Ott

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If Michael was on a mission from God that included
stalking Jewel, Mission Unaccomplished.

Wednesday 23 September

By Master Shake

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And it turns out to be a religious nut. Gee, what a surprise. About 15% of Americans are atheists, but less than 1% of those in prison are atheists.

Tuesday 22 September

By JBaer

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Oh, he was on a mission, all right.

Tuesday 22 September

By BoriquaRTrashNY

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Im no Jewel fan but why should she have to live her life always in fear? If you are busted stalking anyone once, just shoot them. Who on earth will give a crap?

Tuesday 22 September

By scotty

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Why would you stalk Jewel
She is married to a guy
That can kick a 1800 pound bulls ass.
You should let TY have a few min. with this stalker

You Rock Jewel!!!!

Wednesday 23 September

By Bruce

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Dear God--

Please protect us from your followers. We are sick and tired of the nutcases that take the law into their own hands, or foment hatred towards those they consider "lesser" than themselves. Special request: protect us IN PARTICULAR from those elected representative who claim to speak for you, for they are them most dangerous wing-nuts of all! Amen.

Wednesday 23 September

By Nunya

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"Jewel's Stalker on 'Mission From God'"
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He should ask God for some glasses.

Wednesday 23 September

By malreathlives

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C'mon now... she is hot in a catwoman meets snaggletooth kinda way...

Wednesday 23 September

By Nunya

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malreathlives, LMAO

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