tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post116331809355973518..comments2023-10-19T02:55:59.956-07:00Comments on Stoddard Online: Stoddard OnlineStoddard Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008000327500269202noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164100589586605552006-11-21T01:16:00.000-08:002006-11-21T01:16:00.000-08:00I believe that all of you that are quick to condem...I believe that all of you that are quick to condemn Lew and what he has done thus far are missing the whole point. I have followed this story from the start and from what I see all Lew has ever tried to do is bring out enough or lack of enough evidence to prove that Wilbert Coffin didn’t kill anyone and to have this miscarriage of justice overturned by having the Government review this case and declare Wilbert Not Guilty.<BR/><BR/>Then and only then should anyone consider who the guilty party might be, This Gazette news paper article is a story, it might be true but then again it might Not! They have only printed a story without any proof. Is this just someone looking to get his or her name in the news or is there some truth to this story? It has been long believed by many that someone other than Wilbert did this terrible crime but WHO??? <BR/><BR/>Gary C.<BR/>Wolfville NS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164068111850007612006-11-20T16:15:00.000-08:002006-11-20T16:15:00.000-08:00Hang in there, folks. Just because we have a newsp...Hang in there, folks. Just because we have a newspaper account of what supposedly happened, that in no way means that this is the final word.<BR/>The fact that we have 2nd? 3rd? person hearsay of a 'confession' is of no value to the courts. Did somebody also write about 2 'confessions'that had been made earlier?<BR/>It is easy to be misled when we hear someone confessing. A lot of solid evidence is needed to back it up.<BR/><BR/>Please re-read Lew's posting of the 20th. <BR/>Carry on as before Lew. You will succeed in the end!<BR/>sincerely<BR/>Bent RomnesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164065647355021912006-11-20T15:34:00.000-08:002006-11-20T15:34:00.000-08:00Please give Lew a break.....He has worked long and...Please give Lew a break.....He has worked long and hard and the story in the gazette is for the moment just a story....it's all "he said, she said". We need someone from the Cabot family to come forward and admit all of this before we can accept it as being the truth......anyone can write a story, it doesn't make it true. Lew I am still with you - keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164065625565443562006-11-20T15:33:00.000-08:002006-11-20T15:33:00.000-08:00before everyone goes and condems Lew look back at ...before everyone goes and condems Lew look back at the evidence he brought forward with regards to the so called bullet holes. It was examined by a ballistic specialist and declared to be impossible to be a bullet hole but the paper reports that the Cabot guy shot these American. Is this another cover up by the government. Take a long hard look at all the evidence people and think if the government did cover up evidence 50 years ago is it possible that this is also a cover up. Lew has been researching this for a long time and has documents to prove his postings. Should we all believe what the newspaper writes or is this another conspiracy from the government. What about how the daughter of Cabot refused to give a statement and then all the sudden she is talking with the press and declaring that her father killed these Americans. Something is just not adding up. For the Coffin family who I am a part of, we hope and pray that this is a breakthrough but we have doubts and questions. Please everyone don't let yourself be hoodwinked into false hope we still need your support and prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164034931230042902006-11-20T07:02:00.000-08:002006-11-20T07:02:00.000-08:00I agree with what T Myles from Toronto had to say....I agree with what T Myles from Toronto had to say. Centre stage is great, but sometimes you lose the right to be there. Right Lew?<BR/><BR/>S Theberge<BR/>Montreal, QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164034451502408822006-11-20T06:54:00.000-08:002006-11-20T06:54:00.000-08:00Have been reading this for a long time, and have c...Have been reading this for a long time, and have commented a couple of times in the past.<BR/><BR/>Just want to say that I too look at this current revelation as a bit surprizing, though I do not in any way chalk it up as a win yet.<BR/><BR/>At the same time, I think it important that even though on occasion I have not agreed with Lew Stoddard, I do not have the right to shoot the messenger just because I don't like what the messenger delivers for a message.<BR/><BR/>Clara C<BR/>Burlington, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164033778084112252006-11-20T06:42:00.000-08:002006-11-20T06:42:00.000-08:00Thus far based on the content of the newspaper sto...Thus far based on the content of the newspaper story, I am not prepared to abandon ship just yet.<BR/><BR/>Learned a long time ago, there is always a story within a story when you read it in the papers.<BR/><BR/>Before I jump up and down and declare victory, I shall wait and see what the wind will blow in over the next few days.<BR/><BR/>Brenda V<BR/>Halifax, Nova ScotiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164031943996388622006-11-20T06:12:00.000-08:002006-11-20T06:12:00.000-08:00I simply cannot believe what I am reading here. Y...I simply cannot believe what I am reading here. You have an individual who has given so generously of his time, has hooked up with others, and worked tirelessly, and now you gang up and attack.<BR/><BR/>Where the Hell were all of you for the past half century. You sit back and criticize the work of someone else, and yet rip someone else apart. Now that you seem to think that you have all the answers, what have you done to bring the matter to closure. Surely you are smarter than all that. If you are not, then little wonder that things get so severely messed up in this country.<BR/><BR/>I am willing to bet that within a day or so, this thing isn't going to be looking half as good as you think that it might right now.<BR/><BR/>G Weaver<BR/>Toronto, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164031233115011682006-11-20T06:00:00.000-08:002006-11-20T06:00:00.000-08:00Overall I agree with the last commenter. I am not...Overall I agree with the last commenter. I am not quick to condemn Mr. Stoddard as I do think that down deep he meant well.<BR/><BR/>In re-reading that article that was in the newspapers I think there is a quite a stretch of the track to complete yet.Lew you do have egg all over your face though. You were too bold.<BR/><BR/>Dean T<BR/>Kingston, Nova scotiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164030851935533372006-11-20T05:54:00.000-08:002006-11-20T05:54:00.000-08:00It pleases me greatly to see what is now happening...It pleases me greatly to see what is now happening with this case. It was obvious that you were way out to lunch on this one. <BR/><BR/>Maybe you won't be so critical of others now that this thing is quite obviously solved. Just a matter of things falling into place now. <BR/><BR/>I hate to say it, but you have probably hindered this thing since you became involved. <BR/><BR/>It would be good to see you come on here and admit that this thing is now almost complete.<BR/><BR/>Ted C<BR/>Barrie, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164009484580198252006-11-19T23:58:00.000-08:002006-11-19T23:58:00.000-08:00At long last it looks as if the ordeal is almost o...At long last it looks as if the ordeal is almost over, that is a major obstacle removed in this case.<BR/><BR/>Imagine that, a confession after all these years. Won't matter i guess what the government says now, the admission of guilt says it all. Congratulations to all the family.<BR/><BR/>I never would have thought that would ever happen.<BR/><BR/>H J Cramer<BR/>Swift Current, SaskAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1164000003382205152006-11-19T21:20:00.000-08:002006-11-19T21:20:00.000-08:00To all the readers of this site: It gives me great...To all the readers of this site:<BR/><BR/> It gives me great pleasure to let you know that we have started to receive some of the petitions that we requested you to sign and return to us. Thank you.<BR/>To the ones who have chosen to sign the petitions, and have their MP present them to the House of Commons it would be appreciated if you could send me an e-mail letting me know how many signatures you have submitted. The reason for this is that I want to add another page to my web site and have a running total province by province. <BR/><BR/>This weekend in The Montreal Gazette there was an article where members of Philippe Cabot’s family said that they were told that he was responsible for killing the three American hunters. <BR/><BR/>From some of the comments posted, I get the impression that some people believe that the fight is over and that everything is settled.<BR/><BR/> This is far from true – there is no mention of a signed confession from the father, nor an affidavit from the son as to what he saw – just them repeating what had been told to them. Will this be enough to clear my uncle’s name? Will it even be admissible legally? We will have to wait and see what is done with this information. <BR/><BR/>Please do not think that this has ended just because it was put in print in a newspaper. Over 50 years ago the newspapers reported the same thing, this is over, the killer has been brought to justice, and Wilbert Coffin was hanged.<BR/><BR/> In the meantime, we need to continue the battle, continue to keep the pressure on the government and one of the ways that is done is by your signatures on petitions.<BR/><BR/>So, I am asking you once again, to go to my web site, pick up a copy of the petition, sign it, have others sign it. Then you can either mail it back to us, or, if you get 25 names send it or take it to your MP for presentation in the House. However you decide to do this, just do it now. <BR/><BR/>First and foremost we need to have Wilbert Coffin declared NOT GUILTY by the Government, then we can move on to the who done it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Wendall M Stanley<BR/>Gaspé QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163997978376253742006-11-19T20:46:00.000-08:002006-11-19T20:46:00.000-08:00I for one will stay tuned to Lew’s story. I will b...I for one will stay tuned to Lew’s story. I will believe what is written in the Gazette newspaper when the son of the alleged killer steps forward and confesses to the public.<BR/>Until then it is just hearsay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163997525824578452006-11-19T20:38:00.000-08:002006-11-19T20:38:00.000-08:00The only thing the gazette story has done for me i...The only thing the gazette story has done for me is direct me back to the known autopsy results. No indication of crushed bones from being run over, holes too big for a known caliber of rifle. finaly, no live witness to relate the information to a court - just hearsay and letters telling of it. Lew, I await your enlightenment on the facts yet to be presented.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163995380264230512006-11-19T20:03:00.000-08:002006-11-19T20:03:00.000-08:00Everything seems to happen while I'm still travell...Everything seems to happen while I'm still travelling thru' Australia :-) but wanted to stop and say that a few of you posting right now are WAY out of line with your criticism of Lew!!! What on earth makes you think that Cabot is a name we haven't already studied in depth in Lew's research? You should not lose faith with what Lew is doing here! There is so much more to be revealed to help the Coffin family in their struggle. I would suggest you all ' stay tuned!'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163992425538308062006-11-19T19:13:00.000-08:002006-11-19T19:13:00.000-08:00Hi good people. There is no signed confession from...Hi good people. There is no signed confession from Cabot or a afadavit from his son. This story has been around for quite awhile and we pray that something becomes of it, but too long have our hopes been crushed, to hastily accept this at face value. Don't accept this a final solution because it may not be true at all. Again thanks to everyone who has supported the Coffin family and please don't stop until you hear from the governments of Quebec and Canada that Uncle Bill was innocent. Thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163974212300065282006-11-19T14:10:00.000-08:002006-11-19T14:10:00.000-08:00I skimmed through the story in the Montreal paper....I skimmed through the story in the Montreal paper...very interesting, yes. I don't know very much about the legal process, but am questioning how far the story will go in actually legally clearing Coffin's name. And don't forget that there have been other people over the years who have for whatever reason confessed to this crime, but actually did not do it. Let's not leave the Coffin family now--things are moving forward, but Mr. Coffin's name is not cleared yet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163973313972953522006-11-19T13:55:00.000-08:002006-11-19T13:55:00.000-08:00Mr. Stoddard I will say you have brightened our he...Mr. Stoddard I will say you have brightened our hearts with your dedication anyway. You certainly cleared up many mysteries in your work on this. I am sure you agree, this latest story is very interesting and will make many happy at long last.<BR/><BR/>E Byers<BR/>Kingston, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163973094162172212006-11-19T13:51:00.000-08:002006-11-19T13:51:00.000-08:00I can't believe that after the passage of more tha...I can't believe that after the passage of more than fifty years a confession would emerge from all this. The Coffin family must all be so excited over all this now, to finally see daylight with being able to put this ordeal to rest, and as well, the Baker families.<BR/><BR/>Sarah M<BR/>Timmins, OntAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163970902764697892006-11-19T13:15:00.000-08:002006-11-19T13:15:00.000-08:00It is good at least that people were willing to ge...It is good at least that people were willing to get behind this case and do the petitions and speak out. It did show that many were and are prepared to help when asked, especially with respect to the petitions to government. Your writings have been good my friend and good luck in your endeavours.<BR/><BR/>Colleen Bates<BR/>Saint JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163970558560620152006-11-19T13:09:00.000-08:002006-11-19T13:09:00.000-08:00Lew I am sure this makes you feel good just the sa...Lew I am sure this makes you feel good just the same with the obvious confession in this case by this man, and that will free Wilbert Coffins name now. You worked hard and long just the same sir and are to be congratulated.<BR/><BR/>Gloria McPhersonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163970139852097792006-11-19T13:02:00.000-08:002006-11-19T13:02:00.000-08:00I am glad now to see this thing finally happen wit...I am glad now to see this thing finally happen with the newspaper story about this case and now i know the truth facts.i know you don't need it now but i did sign a pettition but good now as people know before they do a lot of work to get these thingssigned as lot of work talking to people about it. this must make coffins happy now and i am glad for that.<BR/><BR/>c Cote in QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163966057683663132006-11-19T11:54:00.000-08:002006-11-19T11:54:00.000-08:00You gave it a good shot Mr. Stoddard, almost had m...You gave it a good shot Mr. Stoddard, almost had me convinced. At least we see the true story and that is good. Maybe your writings have inspired the truth to finally emerge.<BR/><BR/>Robert <BR/>Winnipeg, ManitobaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163965862220850452006-11-19T11:51:00.000-08:002006-11-19T11:51:00.000-08:00Finally this proves the end of this mess with the ...Finally this proves the end of this mess with the story in the eastern paper. Hopefully now it will all be cleared up in a matter of a few weeks with the confession.<BR/><BR/>James V<BR/>North Bay, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1163965683450701662006-11-19T11:48:00.000-08:002006-11-19T11:48:00.000-08:00Now Mr. stoddard, don't you wish you had taken my ...Now Mr. stoddard, don't you wish you had taken my advice months ago when I suggested that you leave this thing where it was at. Does this current Montreal Gazette story finally tell you that. <BR/><BR/>Being a large newspaper, they obviously are correct in what they are reporting, so that throws out many of your theories. I am sure the Coffin family are finally resting much easier on all this now with the confession and all. Wilbert Coffin finally is cleared now. <BR/><BR/>Darren M<BR/>Saskatoon, SaskAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com