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and my incredible struggle to find it.

January 2022 – This site is currently being updated!

More than 11 long years since Willard died. ELEVEN YEARS but STILL, and despite repeated requests – No information has EVER been given other than the standard response ‘investigation’ is still ongoing and so, no information can be revealed.

A small ‘holler’ in an out of the way place, where you can get away with just about anything.

Gilmer County – lawless in a mountain holler
Larry Gerwig, Gilmer County Sheriff and original ‘investigator’ into the death of Willard F. Cottrill d. 10/20/10

As long as the case remains open, the Prosecutor doesn’t have to tell me ANYTHING. And he continues to refuse to do so. What do you do when the Prosecutor investigating your fathers ‘wrongful death’ won’t answer the phone?

Listen as Mr. Hough explains the case and situation, 2016.

This issue has eroded as time goes on, but surely Justice will prevail as Justice Is A Joke matters to all who who can relate to the family feuds . Setting precedence has never been my purpose, but dad would be proud when it happens .

Let his will of fairness ring true . Sooner than later those who are guilty will also pass , soon the sheriff will not be able to justify an ongoing investigation, soon .. Justice will prevail, my Dad deserves it.

The Gilmer County Sheriffs office has told me before, they know nothing, they ‘just take the money’. This is how they do it in Gilmer County, but I won’t quit until I have answers. Do you hear me, West Virginia?

Update 2/7/2020. Despite numerous questions, I have not yet received an answer as to Who reassessed the land and why, when I speifically asked for that about two months ago, in a recorded telephone conversation and this information wasn’t available.

Suddenly, for the first time in 10 years, the bill, suddenly much much higher because the land is unoccupied? I’m still not sure I understand, but the tax bill suddenly falls to me now, after the increase to the tune of about $1,300, The man across the road that bought it for $25,000 cash and a red camaro only pays $230 for the 30 plus acres he “bought”. Go figure.

The bills were sent to me at two different wrong addresses. I have not gotten answers to my questions of who, how and when. If I had not been able to make this payment, Mr. Neal could have picked up that last 10 acres. Even half of $1,300 is a lot for a retired lady to come up with before the deadline or lose the family home.

But I did. Paid half and I’ll pay the rest next month. Then I’m going to a real estate expert to look over all these files and get some answers about what’s Really what.

2022 New Tax bills coming soon so you can see how they do it in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Switching names and wrong address from year to year on the tax bill. The DEDICATION to this 12 year cover up is Amazing!

11 Comments

  1. Joseph Joseph

    Why cant they come to a resolution to this?? It’s been years! He says in his own words “Never to late to bring a conclusion to an issue” well this has been a long time issue! The property is in Marleas name why cant she at the very least get any answers?
    Theres a bond and insurance that still has to be determined if in fact you consider the property transferred over to the Neal’s name. Which in fact is not right in my opinion but if that would be the case why isnt there no determination yet??

    And then theres the death of her father?? Where are the answers to that?? She only wants answers!

    Seems fishy to me!

    • marlea_c marlea_c

      That’s what I’ve been saying, for more than 10 years.. either solve it or Close it. Simple.

    • marlea_c marlea_c

      So many questions… I’ve asked exactly the same thing. If there’s not enough to ‘go on’ or prosecute with 100% certainty, why keep the case open? There is no Statute of Limitations on Murder in West Virginia, so if more information were to appear, the case could be looked again. The reason to keep the case closed goes back to one thing… coverup for an inept deputy and Sheriff who decided to be judge and jury in a mans death. And the Prosecutor, Gerald Hough, who refuses ANY answers or information. They’re both on the ballot for office this year. Go figure. More information to be posted shortly.

    • marlea_c marlea_c

      The bond was let go a few years back. I have no idea why since the Executor was basically participating in the crime, since his wife Venita is the one who fed him the Morphine, and the lawyer (long ago ex-wife) is the one who made up the will and had it on her computer hard drive. So did Venita while she was at Melvin’s house the night dad died. Did Mr. Wheeler take any of that evidence? I’d say “No”. I chased him for the next two weeks to insist he make copies of the evidence and follow up on the eye witnesses (there were four people in that room that watched him die and know the answers). He never DID that… and thus the problem. Can’t tell, don’t tell, won’t tell… let’s wait until the witnesses die… etc.

  2. Allie Allie

    I hope he was smiling down on YOU yesterday! ( i know he does everyday!) And he was shaking his head at the disgrace of a murderer.

  3. Willow Oliver Willow Oliver

    incredible weirdness…
    Public records yet no answers.
    Sounds like someone’s pockets got lined .
    #JusticeIsAJoke 😔 So sad you can’t easily visit your father’s grave.
    How cruel to have him so close and not feel safe to place flowers on his grave.
    Its just terrible…
    I pray you get exactly what you want. #Answers
    I’ll be watching this site for updates.
    Bless You Lady ..

    • marlea_c marlea_c

      Agree. And all who made dollars in profit, know that it’s Blood Money and Karma Will come to call.

  4. Matt Matt

    Plenty of evidence yet no answers. Seems like an inside job to me. Possible $$ in someone’s pockets to hush? Hey Gilmer County come clean. This case needs to be closed. It shouldn’t take this long. Paperwork dosen’t lie!! Do the right thing. Let my friend move on with her life.
    #corruption
    #admitthetruth

    • marlea_c marlea_c

      Thanks for the support, but as you said, plenty of evidence yet no answers. I have to agree, it stinks of corruption and payoff.

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