Post by hope on Nov 28, 2020 14:41:32 GMT -6
I know this is posted elsewhere on the forum, however, I thought it could use it's own thread. It is important to remember at the time of this letter Tina was still missing. I find it strange her uncle took the time to write such a letter and didn't use the opportunity to also beg the public to come forward with any information that may help bring poor Tina home.
28 April 1982 FRB:
MURDERS SHOULDN'T BE POLITICAL Editor: On last Wednesday's People's Dialogue, sheriff's candidate Chesley Pence made what we consider to be an irresponsible statement to the public concerning the investigation of the Keddie murders. The Keddie murders cannot, in any way, shape or form, be considered a political issue at this time. Sheriff Shanks and Investigator Brubaker cannot make any comments on the case without jeopardizing the investigative process of this open case. We have been personally assured by both Mr. Shanks and Mr. Brubaker, and since his appearance on People's Dialogue, by Mr. Pence, that they sincerely do not consider this to be a political issue and we are confident that they will not allow it to become an issue to be missued by the public for political gain. We recognize, support, and symphathize with the community's concern about the yet unsolved Keddie murders. The person or persons who killed Sue and Johnny Sharp and Dana Wingate and are responsible for Tina Sharp's disapearance invaded the lives of the entire community. But, as the immediate family of the Sharp's we wish to make it publicly known that we will not allow a few select people in the community for any reason, and expecially not for politically motivated reasons, to drag out and abuse our pain, our grief, and our hope that these criminals may yet still be stopped from committing another such heinous crime and be brought to justice. Further, our family is satisfied with the on-going investigation of the death of Sue and Johnny Sharp.
Don and Nancy Davis Quincy
MURDERS SHOULDN'T BE POLITICAL Editor: On last Wednesday's People's Dialogue, sheriff's candidate Chesley Pence made what we consider to be an irresponsible statement to the public concerning the investigation of the Keddie murders. The Keddie murders cannot, in any way, shape or form, be considered a political issue at this time. Sheriff Shanks and Investigator Brubaker cannot make any comments on the case without jeopardizing the investigative process of this open case. We have been personally assured by both Mr. Shanks and Mr. Brubaker, and since his appearance on People's Dialogue, by Mr. Pence, that they sincerely do not consider this to be a political issue and we are confident that they will not allow it to become an issue to be missued by the public for political gain. We recognize, support, and symphathize with the community's concern about the yet unsolved Keddie murders. The person or persons who killed Sue and Johnny Sharp and Dana Wingate and are responsible for Tina Sharp's disapearance invaded the lives of the entire community. But, as the immediate family of the Sharp's we wish to make it publicly known that we will not allow a few select people in the community for any reason, and expecially not for politically motivated reasons, to drag out and abuse our pain, our grief, and our hope that these criminals may yet still be stopped from committing another such heinous crime and be brought to justice. Further, our family is satisfied with the on-going investigation of the death of Sue and Johnny Sharp.
Don and Nancy Davis Quincy