Article #1751

CBC News - Top Stories

CBC News - Top Stories

Title 70 years after he was hanged for murder in Quebec, family hopes his name can finally be cleared Source CBC News - Top Stories
Description A black and white photo of a man

Wilbert Coffin became the sole suspect for the death of an American tourist in the 50s and was one of the last people to be hanged for murder in Canada. A jack of all trades and a prospector who knew the Gaspé woods like the back of his hand, advocates continue to cast doubt on his guilt and urge for his exoneration.

Link https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/wilbert-coffin-70-years-murder-hanged-american-tourist-family-trying-to-clear-his-name-1.7480263?cmp=rss Published At 2025-03-12 04:00:00 (1 year ago)
Created At 2025-03-12 04:02:11 Updated At 2025-03-12 04:02:11