Stoddard Online

THE WILBERT COFFIN CASE.

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The combination of medical treatments and patiently waiting for answers to some pertinent questions that I have asked of several people has created a very hectic couple of weeks in my investigation of this case. I am pleased however to report, things are happening even though certain factors preclude making some of them public just yet.

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In no way do we want to jeopardize the investigation, thus, it is necessary to exercise extreme caution and tread very carefully. I can assure you, updates will be posted as and when it becomes possible to do so, taking into consideration certain legalities made necessary by law.

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You will recall that periodically on this site we ask for public assistance in the identification of particular people with reference to the case. It has reached that point when I must reach out again. The photo that I am going to show you has been posted previously. The photo contains the images of six adult males standing side by side.

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When I posted the photo to the site, I already knew the identity of two of the gentlemen. Through the efforts of the supporters of my site, you were able to provide a name corresponding to three of the remaining ones. One person still remains unidentified. He is the gentleman on the far left side in the photo. I am asking that you take another good hard look at the picture, or if necessary, show it to your friends, relatives and acquaintances.

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I am displaying two images of the same picture in todays posting. When I posted it the first time I cropped the bottom part of the photo away. I did this to remove the reference as to what this picture was displaying. I can tell you now that this picture was a particular group of searchers. The box that the police officers are holding in the photograph contains all that was found of the final remains of either Richard Lindsey or Frederick Claar.

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A touching photo, yes it is. It is a horrible reminder of what took place in the Gaspe' woods in June of 1953. One has to ask themselves the following question. If that box contained the pitiful remains of your parents, your son, your daughter, your brother, or your sister, would you not want to know why and by whom was this deed carried out? I believe that you would want to know, even if it is fifty four years later. The Coffin family of Gaspe' want to learn the answer. South of the border in Pennsylvania, both the Lindsey family and the Claar family want to know as well.

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It is important to note that we teach our children to always report anything suspicious, or anything that threatens their safety. To sit idly by and say nothing if you know any details or harbour information concerning this vicious crime goes directly against that which we teach our children. I stress the point, if you have information, or know of someone who has, then it is your duty to your fellow man to come forward.

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With reference to the photo, I simply ask that you send me an e-mail rather than posting the name on the comment board. This way it gives us the opportunity to check out the information, prior to making it public. You can reach me at either of the following two e-mail addresses. lewisstoddard@shaw.ca or talkbacktome@hotmail.com

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Hopefully in the next few days, I shall be able to bring you up to date on a couple of things that we are awaiting information for. Once again, thank you for all your support. As I have said many times, it is your comments that displays the depth of the web site.

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Lew Stoddard