tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post4474471422697711985..comments2023-10-19T02:55:59.956-07:00Comments on Stoddard Online: Stoddard Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008000327500269202noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-47569957522343224092008-04-22T11:16:00.000-07:002008-04-22T11:16:00.000-07:00Hi Lew,Just as we predicted on the phone yesterday...Hi Lew,<BR/><BR/>Just as we predicted on the phone yesterday about the guy spouting off about the languages. Knew he would not give his name. Strange that a guy such as that one who is supposed to be a professional person would carry on like a 12 year old. I thought his profession spelled honour. At least we know who he is.<BR/><BR/>Great challenge that you put to him by making a poker hand out of it.<BR/><BR/>J Martell<BR/>MontrealAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-2722313780986138622008-04-21T14:52:00.000-07:002008-04-21T14:52:00.000-07:00A message to the person who just left me a comment...A message to the person who just left me a comment regarding French and English languages. <BR/><BR/>As I have stated many times, if you are respectful of the fact that you must provide your name on the comment, I would be more than pleased to address your comment. I am guessing though that you won't and there is a reason for that.<BR/><BR/>As a matter of fact, I would be most punctual in replying to that particular comment. The deal is, the same comment, no changes to be made, and provide your name. That is all there is to it.<BR/><BR/>Lets move forward now, it is time to turn your cards over or fold.<BR/><BR/>Lew Stoddard<BR/>Host Of "Stoddard Online"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-82092173912692825842008-04-21T01:27:00.000-07:002008-04-21T01:27:00.000-07:00Message from James Coffin:Hi everyone. Just a not...Message from James Coffin:<BR/><BR/><B>Hi everyone. Just a note to let you know that my computer was down for a few days, so was unable to get back with the update regarding my upcoming walk.<BR/><BR/>First of all, I want to say Thanks to those showing an interest. This is what will make it happen.<BR/><BR/>I want to let you know that due to the lateness of the season, I have decided to make a change with respect to my journey in my Dad's name.<BR/><BR/>After careful consideration, I have decided to commence my walk in Perce', on the Gaspe' coast in Quebec, proceeding up the St. Lawrence River, and then on to a final destination on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.<BR/><BR/>In the next few days, I will publish an exact itinerary of the proposed journey.<BR/><BR/>As I have pointed out in the past, we need all the help that we can muster, and thanks to those who have come aboard recently.<BR/><BR/>If you would like to reach me by mail, you are welcome to do so at the following address.<BR/><BR/>Mr. James Coffin<BR/>1503 Smith Road<BR/>Gibsons, British Columbia<BR/>V0N 1V6<BR/><BR/>Once again, thank you, and I look forward to meeting many of you in the next few months.<BR/><BR/>James Coffin</B>,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-9699776354421646812008-04-17T18:03:00.000-07:002008-04-17T18:03:00.000-07:00Yes, Lew, you won't believe how many hours I have ...Yes, Lew, you won't believe how many hours I have pondered what you said.<BR/>It was the same in Steven Truscott's trial. There the trial lasted 14 days and the jury found him guilty in less than two hours if I remember my figures... and in the same second as the guilty verdict was read, the sentence was handed down by the Judge..to hang by your neck until you are dead and may the Lord have mercy upon your soul. This was a 14 year old kid they passed judgment on.<BR/><BR/>Luckily for Steve AND us the sentence was changed to life in prison.<BR/><BR/>Today Steven is a free man and found innocent of the murder.<BR/><BR/>What if the sentence had not been commuted? WHAT IF?<BR/><BR/>As cold as this sounds, here is the reality: We have the blood of Wilbert Coffin on our hands. We, the Canadian people, voted for the government who hired the cops and lawyers and appointed the judges who ultimately killed Mr Coffin.<BR/><BR/>A chilling thought.<BR/>BentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-65591878467524018172008-04-17T16:43:00.000-07:002008-04-17T16:43:00.000-07:00\Special Message To All My Readers From Lew Stodda...<B>\Special Message To All My Readers From Lew Stoddard<BR/><BR/>I want each and everyone of you to ponder this thought. "It took 19 days of trial for the Wilbert Coffin affair on the flimsiest of circumstantial evidence, with not a thread of hard physical evidence, and yet, it took only 31 minutes of deliberation time to sentence him to hang by the neck until he was dead. In real terms, the total deliberation time expended was approximately 1 minute and 26 seconds for each day of trial proceedings. A truly disgusting fact.<BR/><BR/>Lew Stoddard<BR/>Host Of "Stoddard Online"</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-61694736100190322882008-04-17T16:24:00.000-07:002008-04-17T16:24:00.000-07:00It is startling to learn that the federal governme...It is startling to learn that the federal government of Canada would sacrifice one of our own citizens as a way of easing a decision that they messed up through our court system. There is absolutely no reason that a stay of execution could not have been put into place until a proper study was done. This is deplorable.<BR/><BR/>G Conroy<BR/>VictoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-13352176913063377512008-04-17T15:21:00.000-07:002008-04-17T15:21:00.000-07:00Hi Mr. Stoddard, thank you for the response to my ...Hi Mr. Stoddard, thank you for the response to my e-mail. Nice that you took the time out of a busy schedule to personally respond.<BR/><BR/>Would it be possible to send me a short e-mail the day before you are going to post that special report that you told me about concerning the autopsies. That really blows my mind, and will for sure make lots sit up and pay attention.<BR/><BR/>Once again, thanks a lot for a job well done.<BR/><BR/>Len Everett<BR/>WinnipegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-23371190647833955262008-04-15T05:50:00.000-07:002008-04-15T05:50:00.000-07:00James, it is a shame that none of us have responde...James, it is a shame that none of us have responded yet. This includes yours truly. People, we have to get off our collective duffs and show some support for Jim Coffin.<BR/>But Jim, in your long plea that you just wrote, I could not find an address to send the money to. Once you post an address or account number for a bank transfer, I will be the FIRST one to contribute $50.00. At the same time, I challenge each and every one of you who read the Stoddard Blog site to do the same. Or if $50 is too heavy a load, maybe even 20 or 10.<BR/>Let us all show that our heart is in the right place. <BR/>Jim is sacrificing greatly for the sake of his Dad. All the money is going to AIDWYC, of whom I am a member and know that they can use every penny that comes in.<BR/><BR/>sincerely<BR/>Bent<BR/>proud friend of Jim CoffinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-52630192239422971752008-04-13T05:41:00.000-07:002008-04-13T05:41:00.000-07:00its amazing to sit here and read all your comments...its amazing to sit here and read all your comments about the case its still the same as it was the day my dad was arrested and his sisters and bothers were asking for funds to help get a good lawyer for him we have always been a poor family that's why the government could get away with what they did i posted for help on here back on Feb 29 from each and everyone but as then and as of today there has not been a penny come in not even suggestions on how to help or how to raise funds for my walk across Canada to help raise funds for Aidwyc we are so close to getting justice done now but we still need a call from each and every person across this beautiful country of ours it's not the people that did dad wrong but the government of the time and we are now asking this new government of our time to help correct what was done and as all of you know they only help whose who make the most noise Aidwyc has told me they will be helping with the news media the funds i ask for are for the cost of the walk from here i have till May 1 to raise the funds to be able to pull off the walk (in case you don't know it i've been training for the walk since last Oct 23 which is my dads birthday till now i now am up to walking 6 hours at a time and a pace of 6 to 6,5 km an hour each day and have just pasted the 2500 km mark yesterday) but that's enough about me how are you going to help other than words about how can this happen in our country for crying out loud my Aunt Marie has been picking one blueberry at a time baking cookies and knitting blankets to raise funds for Aidwyc its time we all stop leaving it up to the next person to do the helping what the funds are for is to cover my expensive on route as well as my bills at home as i walk across from here in BC now is the time to show up everybody this message is not only for all our friends on here but for family as well if you really and truly want to see a good ending come of all of this now is the time to step up and help <BR/><BR/> the walk will take almost four months to complete it will begin on June 15 and end in Ottawa on Sept 23 and will cost just short of $15,000 all money raised on route will be turned over to Aidwyc on the 23 of Sept on the lawn of Parliament so come on friends and family lets do this for dad and for everyone who needs help from Aidwyc <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>James Coffin <BR/><BR/>the proud son of WilbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-46625990048999215372008-04-12T23:21:00.000-07:002008-04-12T23:21:00.000-07:00A moving tribute to be sure from Mr. Stanley. I s...A moving tribute to be sure from Mr. Stanley. I simply cannot begin to imagine the turmoil that this would cause in any family.<BR/><BR/>I am amazed at the stuff that Lew Stoddard and Lani Mitchell have dug up on this affair. It boggles the mind. <BR/><BR/>I have read things on this site in the past two years that goes far beyond the boundaries of a normal case, and yet the officials of the day were allowed to simply walk away from it all.<BR/><BR/>There were things done that were so illegal, and yet they were allowed to seep into the case and help form the basis of a guilty verdict and send a man to his death.<BR/><BR/>This guy that is running around Quebec at the present time advocating Mr. Coffin's guilt has no knowledge of the case at all. He is only taking what was watered down and used as evidence at trial. I agree with Mr. Stoddard that this Brossard Commission is nothing more than window dressing. It is not studying the guilt or innocence of Wilbert Coffin, it was trying to convince the public that the antics of a bunch of thugs as you call them was ok, when in fact they were really studying and reporting on themselves.<BR/><BR/>Anyone who really supports this garbledy gook is just as guilty as the judiciary bunch were back in the 1950's.<BR/><BR/>Janice St. Pierre<BR/>QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-54035352154770272022008-04-12T17:48:00.000-07:002008-04-12T17:48:00.000-07:00A close Family Member…… My family has been fightin...A close Family Member……<BR/><BR/> My family has been fighting for justice for over 50 years now. The wheels have been set in motion and they will not stop until Wilbert Coffin's name has been cleared. We will not stop; we will never just sweep this under the rug and say it is OK and that all is well and just with our Justice System. <BR/><BR/>To F Gee from Shediac <BR/><BR/> You are so very correct when you say that you are sure this is very hard on us, it is, and always has been. You see I was born in the fall of 1953 that would put me at just over 3 years old when Uncle Bill was executed. As a child of such a tender age you perhaps would not think that one would still today have any memories of this sordid affair. Yet today I remember the people that came to our home to pay their last respects to Uncle Bill. I can still remember him being laid out in the old parlor. That was the first and only time that I would ever see him. I have other memories as well but they shall remain private. <BR/><BR/>When you say, Are you sure you are doing the right thing by keeping this thing going? <BR/><BR/> Are you really asking us to just sweep this under the rug, forget it ever happened? <BR/> <BR/> Are you saying that it is ok for an elected public official not to be accountable for his/her own actions? <BR/><BR/> Are you really saying that it is acceptable to know the difference between right and wrong and allow the wrongs never to be made right?<BR/><BR/> Are you saying that it is acceptable to continue punishing the innocent for crimes committed by others and have the law breakers walk among us? <BR/> <BR/> I could continue on with these questions but I think that you get the gist of it. <BR/> <BR/> Without the vast amount of time and hard work by Mr. Lew Stoddard and Lani Mitchell, an immeasurable number of Canadians would still be in the dark about the goings on with this case. The Wilbert Coffin Case has being shrouded with secrets and cover-ups for far too many years. Now is the time to pick up the banner and wave it up high and say “We’re Not Going To Take This Any More”. Send e-mails to your elected Member of Parliament. Share the information you have learned here from Mr. Stoddard’s site with your friends and family members. With your help and the help of all Canadians the government will have to do something. <BR/><BR/>In closing I have one more thing to say.<BR/><BR/>Yes, we do not comment here that much but it is most definitely not because of any thing that Lew has uncovered or posted on his site. The fact is we can not ever thank Lew and Lani enough for their efforts. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Wendall M Stanley<BR/>Nephew of Wilbert Coffin<BR/>Gaspé, QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-2200261032728210952008-04-10T21:37:00.000-07:002008-04-10T21:37:00.000-07:00This is in response to Barbara Cowen. I would lik...This is in response to Barbara Cowen. <BR/>I would like to set the record straight. I am not a far reaching member of the Coffin family. In fact quite the contrary is true. My mother was Rhoda Coffin, her brother was Wilbert Coffin. I had the blessing of growing up in the family home- the same home U. Bill grew up in. I lived in that house until I was married. I did not move away from Gaspe until I was 35years old and even though miles seperate us I am still in almost daily contact with family members in Gaspe.<BR/>Another blessing I had was the daily contact with my grandparents. My grandmother, U. Bill's mother, was still alive when I was married and moved out of the family home. What a blessing she brought to my life!!<BR/><BR/>While she was alive my mother took every opportunity she could to clear her brother's name. Now that she is no longer with us we, her children, are doing our best to continue her efforts.<BR/><BR/>In your comment you state. "I am sure they want to put this behind them when you consider all that is coming to light." I do not understand what you mean by this statement. It is impossible for any of us "to put this behind us" as it is never far from our minds. <BR/><BR/>Certainly it is difficult to read some of the postings especially since we have lived through it all. Does that mean we want Lew to stop? Absolutely NOT. Lew and Lani have never published anything that can not be documented. It is the truth that will set people free.<BR/><BR/>I believe the only way the government is going to admit to anything is if pressure is kept on them through the media. Once again thank you to Lew, Lani and everyone who has come forward with information. We appreciate you.<BR/><BR/>U. Bill's niece<BR/>Margo Roberts<BR/>Kinosota, MBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-89024320867215480382008-04-09T06:40:00.000-07:002008-04-09T06:40:00.000-07:00Lew, Lani, AidwycA very very big thank you for all...Lew, Lani, Aidwyc<BR/>A very very big thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our family. <BR/>God Bless you all<BR/>dianepeter<BR/>uncle Bills nieceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-15811477760475871962008-04-09T06:38:00.000-07:002008-04-09T06:38:00.000-07:00to Barbara CowenI just want to tell you that while...to Barbara Cowen<BR/><BR/>I just want to tell you that while this case is painful to the family, the last thing we want is for the media coverage to stop. My mother Marie Coffin Stewart has been fighting this night and day for so many years along with the rest of the family. James Coffin, his son will be walking across Canada this year for the purpose of raising awareness of what happened to his dad. We the Coffin family are deeply grateful to each and everyone who is fighting with us to get this in front of the gov't and keep it there till Uncle Bill's name is restored to what it should have been all along. Then and only then can we rest from doing our best and praying that others like Lew, Lani, Aidywc and all the other media will keep pounding on the govt's door demanding justice be served. The pain for the family is there constantly with or without public exposure. The difference with media coverage is that we now have hope that while we could not get the gov't to listen with all the people backing us in our demands like my cousin Margo has said maybe just maybe this time there will be justice, this time we may fight gov't and win. The more that comes to light and the more the people of Canada hear about it the better our chances of getting a reversal of this terrible injustice. So Barbara having said that will you help us will you tell your friends about Lew's site and what Aidwyc is doing and get them to write or speak to their members of parliment demanding that the gov't do what is right and clear my Uncle's name.<BR/>diane peter<BR/>uncle Bill's nieceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-83363334942114649782008-04-08T15:29:00.000-07:002008-04-08T15:29:00.000-07:00I think that I tend to agree with F Gee as well fr...I think that I tend to agree with F Gee as well from Shediac. Some far reaching members of the family may agree with an ongoing story, but I really do not think that close family members would agree. I am sure they want to put this behind them when you consider all that is coming to light.<BR/><BR/>Barbara Cowan<BR/>MonctonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-55218011250454773822008-04-08T09:44:00.000-07:002008-04-08T09:44:00.000-07:00Going backwards in this story for a moment, was it...Going backwards in this story for a moment, was it ever established that Wilbert Coffin ever had money prior to thid affair? I am not suggesting large sums of money because I don't think that anyone in Gaspe' had that but I am talking about comfortable amount to live on.<BR/><BR/>Joan Myers<BR/>Amherst, N SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-76255630281932898852008-04-08T09:28:00.000-07:002008-04-08T09:28:00.000-07:00Now that you are into the government intervention ...Now that you are into the government intervention of this affair does that indicate that your investigation of the actual crimes is now complete?<BR/><BR/>David White<BR/>WinnipegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-58893569518344875742008-04-07T22:02:00.000-07:002008-04-07T22:02:00.000-07:00Hello everyone:This is in response to F Gee of She...Hello everyone:<BR/><BR/>This is in response to F Gee of Shediac. It is true that the Coffin family has not put many comments up lately but that doesn't mean that we are not reading and studying the information that Lew and Lani have worked so hard to uncover and make public. We appreciate their work more than words can convey. Finally after all these years we actually dare to hope that maybe, maybe this time things will be different and Uncle Bill's name will be cleared. <BR/>The comments that have been posted have helped a lot with the healing process in our lives. I for one, did not realize the support there was for our cause from one end of Canada to the other. As for the negative comments that appear once in a while, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and we try our best to ignore them.<BR/>I don't ever remember my Mom telling me this but I grew up with the belief that a person can not fight the government and win. Thanks to this site and the work of AIDWYCK I have come to think that maybe....just maybe...that belief was wrong and this time the outcome will be different.<BR/>Lew and Lani thanks once again for your support and tireless work on this case. May God richly bless you both.<BR/><BR/>Uncle Bill's niece,<BR/>Margo Roberts<BR/>Kinosota, MBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-12352933840263185012008-04-07T01:44:00.000-07:002008-04-07T01:44:00.000-07:00Mr. StoddardThe thing that really bothers me is th...Mr. Stoddard<BR/>The thing that really bothers me is the fact that you are so down on law enforcement officers. I have looked back into your archives on this affair and you have never let up from the beginning. <BR/><BR/>Don't you realize we need officers and should show respect for them. This is my opinion but I am curious as to what your agenda really is.<BR/><BR/>D Maguire<BR/>Niagara FallsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-69085412845219384172008-04-07T01:37:00.000-07:002008-04-07T01:37:00.000-07:00I have not seen a lot on here from the Coffin fami...I have not seen a lot on here from the Coffin family lately. I am sure this is very hard on them. Are you sure you are doing the right thing by keeping this thing going? I think it is time that you considered that.<BR/><BR/>F Gee<BR/>ShediacAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-77706425576249811652008-04-06T21:56:00.000-07:002008-04-06T21:56:00.000-07:00This stuff about the Brossard inquiry has nothing ...This stuff about the Brossard inquiry has nothing to do with the Wilbert Coffin trial. This took place I believe almost 10 years after.<BR/><BR/>As you have said if ones relies on the transcripts of the trial in 1954 it is easy to come out of it with a very circumstantial conviction. On the other hand if you insert all the evidence suppression, and the ways and means, never would the trial have even gone ahead.<BR/><BR/>To believe that everything was done properly, one is as guilty as the judiciary of the day that made it all possible.<BR/><BR/>Jim Kennedy<BR/>Gaspe CoastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-51483363698622687592008-04-06T21:49:00.000-07:002008-04-06T21:49:00.000-07:00Sir, you talk of manipulation all the time. I see...Sir, you talk of manipulation all the time. I see what you mean. This last posting shows manipulation at its finest. Especially when you mix the Americans into the batter, it becomes all the more evident. Keep after them.<BR/><BR/>Ken McNeil<BR/>Moncton, N BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-35746512822421957752008-04-06T19:57:00.000-07:002008-04-06T19:57:00.000-07:00I am anxious for you to talk again about about the...I am anxious for you to talk again about about the autopysys and searches. My grand father helped with the searches back in 1953 and he often told us the story of some of the things that went on and the sloppy way in which the searches were carried out. It was not done on purpose that way as it was just that people did not understand. <BR/> My grand father worked with the pulp and paper company and he knew the area quite well. Many people were afraid of some of those officers of Quebec who came there.<BR/><BR/>R Corey<BR/>Grand Falls, N BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-52996495445678219422008-04-06T18:10:00.000-07:002008-04-06T18:10:00.000-07:00You are abrupt and to the point sir in your commen...You are abrupt and to the point sir in your comments. It is true, you seem to have learned about this case inside and out. that is impressive and it shows your determination.<BR/>It seems to me like this was really a case of Wilbert Coffin being in the wrong place at the right time to get nailed in all this. looks like it could have happened to anyone who came along under those circumstances.<BR/>I do not see why there should be a problem with the authorities overturning the affair when you can prove that they did all these ythings wrong like you have.<BR/><BR/>C J Dafoe<BR/>TorontoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-46810117470214958442008-04-06T04:30:00.000-07:002008-04-06T04:30:00.000-07:00Response to Jeff Landry and to Bev Miller. Firstl...Response to Jeff Landry and to Bev Miller. <BR/><BR/>Firstly, thank you to all who write and ask questions. As stated many times, all one has to do is avoid signing your comments as "Anonymous" and I am pleased to respond.<BR/><BR/>Now, in the order received, Jeff, I can answer your querie and be very brief. You are quite correct. You are on the right track with reference to Maurice Duplessis and the tourism business in Quebec. <BR/><BR/>The tourism business never was the main focus of the American administration, and to take it a step further, neither was the loss of three of their citizens. Sure they were concerned but as I showed you in my report, there were much bigger fish to fry.<BR/><BR/>Jeff, to sum up, thanks for writing, and stay tuned, because if this interested you, you shall be elated when you read about the autopsy and ballistic reports.<BR/><BR/>Hi Bev, Thank you as well for your questions and comments.<BR/><BR/>You state that I exhibit a hard line approach to this matter, and don't express a lot of interest in the theories of others.<BR/><BR/>Bev, Thank you for noticing. You are quite correct. I do have a hard line approach to this case, a very hard line approach indeed.<BR/><BR/>You see Bev, this case, since 1953 has been riddled with theories, and look at the mess it is still in. That is what can happen, that is why I do not get too excited when another comes merrily down the road touting another theory about the case. I believe in freedom of expression and speech in general. That is why this site is conducted in the manner that it is.<BR/><BR/>In the past two years you could not begin to imagine the number of theories that have been sent to Lani Mitchell and myself. That is why, at a very early stage in the game we made a decision. That decision was that if we could not offer supporting documentation, then it would get tossed. As a result lots went "out the window" but on the top side, we were able to build a very strong murder case against someone other than Wilbert Coffin.<BR/><BR/>You must remember, to find Wilbert Coffin guilty now based on the trial transcripts, you are trying him on exactly the same format as back in 1954, however; take the same trial, add on the evidence that was covered up, the evidence that was suppressed, and the ways and means that many things were done, and I will suggest to you, there would have been no defense "to rest", because there would have been no trial.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your comments,<BR/><BR/>Lew Stoddard<BR/>Host of "Stoddard Online"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com