Justice For Wendy

"A great site that is empowering and sets energy where it can be PRODUCTIVE and make Wendy's tragedy MATTER. Lobbying is an excellent way to make Wendy's suffering count for something positive. Lobbying can accomplish something for other people in Wendy's situation-something that NO person can reach out and kill. All women and loving husbands, brothers, fathers and sons should let their voices be heard in this positive way. After all, this is a COMMUNITY, and a community has alot of power to show what it accepts and what it finds unacceptable.

It's not so much where Wendy is buried-her wishes should be carried out. It's that her murderer should not have any say in the matter. Filing for separation is an inarguable step to removing the civil connection between two non-related people.

Prayers to Wendy's loving family and the person/people who have taken the steps to construct the site. Through these efforts Wendy lives on and others will live insured of the safety and security to which every person is entitled."

Posted 6/07/08 by Newman 5 Syracuse.com

I attended the DA candidates debate in Marathon on Oct. 7th, and came away with the conclusion that our current DA is a follower, not a leader. Time and again he displayed a passive approach to his job, blaming the judges and juries for what happens to cases his office prosecutes, often unsuccessfully. Yet, he seemed inappropriately angry at Mark Suben for challenging him. Was it the judge who let Eric Vandenburg plead guilty to a non-violent crime that did not account for his having tried to run over a uniformed city police officer? Mr. Hartnett could have insisted on whatever state prison sentence the law permitted, as a condition of offering the plea reduction, but he did not. That was passive. Watching Mr. Hartnett debate, I understand why he loses so many cases at trial, and seems afraid to go to trial on others. As a friend and co-worker of Wendy Thibeault,  I care passionately about Justice for Wendy. I am fearful that he does not have the skill or strength to get a conviction for her. That's a big reason why I'm supporting Mark Suben for District Attorney, and recommending him to everyone I meet.

By T.Olmsted  Publisher JUSTICEFORWENDY 10-15-08

"I am so sorry for your loss! I look at the picture and know I have seen this woman before. This is a wonderful thing you are doing! There is so much corruption in the NY Justice system. When there is domestic violence there is not any protection for the victims a lot more often than it should be. Most domestic violence offenders will tell you that an order of protection is a worthless piece of paper. Judges have a tendency to go for a man with "friends" in high places than a woman who has been victimized. How many cases in NY where order of protection has been issued have men been awarded custody and women put back under a man's control because of who he knows not any kind of merit as a fit parent or even a fit human being? How many of these men have verifiable mental conditions but still no court ordered mental help? How many of those women survive? How many become broken emotionally? I can tell you from personal experience that the so called "justice" system is an insult to most victims of domestic violence."

by Kathy...Former Domestic Violence Victim                 

"My sympathy goes out to all of Wendy's family and
friends. I have been following this tragic story from the beginning and I just hope that the judge makes the right decision and soon.  It makes me sick to even think that Wendy's poor mother has to go through all of
this after losing her daughter. "

Posted by: Lynette 06/09/08

" Many questions need to be answered.  Why was the DA
plea bargaining the April assault that sounds like attempted murder to me?  Why can't they at least put electronic bracelets on men released when an order of protection is issued?  Why don't these cases take top
priority for adjudication so the women don't linger in danger?  We need a meeting to get answers (perhaps moderated by AVV). Why DON'T we have a
domestic violence court?  This is an election year and we can demand answers from the candidates running for DA?  Maybe the Cortland Standard can find some of the answers?"

Posted by:Ruth G. 06/10/08

"Terrific news... the judge ruled Wendy's mother will
get her body!!  She can finally be laid to rest."

Posted by Rick 06/11/08

"I grew up with Wendy and my sister married her
brother.  We are all better people for having known Wendy.  I do not want to sit by and let this happen to someone else.  There needs to be changes
made so that no other family has to go through this pain and so that Wendy's death can bring about change she would be proud of.  Please let me know how I can become involved and help.  May Wendy rest in peace
next to her dad. "

Posted by Diane L. 06/12/08

"My name is Steve K.  I knew Wendy through my brothers. I saw Wendy only a few times each year, but she was such a wonderful person to know and talk to.  She was an incredible woman.  I walked with her in my  brothers
wedding and talked to her when I could.  I couldn't make it to Wendy's funeral on Saturday.  My wife was there with some of my family members. I wanted to thank you for all that you have done for Wendy.  The web  site, the work that you and others have done to come to Wendy's defense.  Wendy couldn't speak for herself, but I truly believe that yourself and the others that came to her defense resulted in her body being with her family
instead of in the hands of her killer.  I couldn't be with you on the courthouse steps, but I was there in spirit.  I'm sorry that you've had to put up with some of the verbal abuse that I've seen from Randy's side of the family.
Wendy can finally rest in peace.  Thank you.
I await the day when her killer is brought to justice.  There is just no excuse on this earth for the loss of this wonderful woman."

Steve K via email

"Wendy was a very dear friend.  My husband and I met her about 25 years ago when we were all living in the York area.  She was a bridesmaid in my wedding and the Godmother of my oldest son.  It was difficult to keep our friendship going when she moved so far away, but we did, because it was just that special.

We were able to make it to her funeral and wish we were closer, so that we could be at every event that’s held in Wendy’s honor.  I would be posting signs and making pins and doing whatever I could, but since I can’t, I send my heartfelt thanks to all that are.

We feel helpless down in Southern PA and are so grateful for the updates on the Justice for Wendy website.

We keep Wendy and everybody that is fighting for justice in our prayers."

Email  by Laurie K of PA  06/29/08

"I only knew Wendy caually but could just tell what a special person she was. She really cared about people, especially the kids in the ski clubs who I know will feel her absence this coming season. I'm sure she would be touched by how her friends are keeping her memory alive. This website is wonderful and will be a wonderful support and resourse for others in similar relationships. Please let me now how I can support this website. I am disgusted at the fact that her murderer is still free to live his life after taking hers. How can a monster like that be allowed to go unpunished. What is very confusing to me is that the DA is still not saying he is even a suspect. If he is not then why haven't they warned the rest of us that a killer is on the loose in our county. One women not far from here gone without a trace and another found murdered. Something is wrong here! We have a DA that puts all his efforts into nailing youthful affenders to the wall and than issuing a slap on the hand to a drunk cop who runs down and kills an innocent person. I for one am fed up. I've talked to friends who agree, our vote will go to Suben this time.  Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me! We need a DA thats worried more about justice than he is about his image among the who's who. Don't give up the fight, what your doing here is a good thing and I'm sure Wendy would be proud."

Posted by Ruth W. Cortland  07/04/08

"Thank you for the comprehensive web site dealing in particular with the tragic story of Wendy Thibleault and also for providing information regarding the broad, and often tragic, subject of domestic violence.  I have been involved with and researching domestic violence for some time, have counseled several women who are in this situation in their own lives and have walked beside my best friend for the past 5+ years as she left an abusive marriage and has gone through a prolonged and horrific divorce. 

I have been keenly interested in Wendy Thibeault's story from the day this tragedy began.  My hope and prayer is that indeed justice will be there for her as this unfolds and that people in law enforcement, the courts and other agencies will have the knowledge and courage to see the truth in this matter. 

I live in Ithaca and I know that domestic violence is a very serious problem in our local communities, our churches and our families.  This is not a problem that is "out there" somewhere.  This problem is in our own backyards.

Thank you again for the web site and the ongoing information.  Please keep updating it so those of us who are following this story can be kept up with what is happening. 

How can people become involved and help out with your efforts?  Perhaps you could give us some ideas of what you need or want on the web site.  That would be helpful."

7/12/08 Marion P Ithaca NY