The Blog of Death

THESE PEOPLE ARE MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS I LIVE IN CHILLICOTHE AND JUST RESENTLY BURIED MY GRANDMOTHER WHO DIED OF OLD AGE, DIBEITIES AND PNEUMONIA

I LOVE HER AND STILL TO THIS DAY I BELIEVE SHE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT!!!!!!

Fuck you bitch. They murdered those people and one of them being my uncle. She probly seduced some of them. There are probly more murders, so shut the fuck up.

To Heather and Mike I will be asking for both of you to be placed on a prayer list. Heather I am sure you loved your grandmother very much. But in reality you are not doing her justice by denying her participation in the murders of so many people. You are harming and hurting yourself, your family, your friends, the living and the dead victims of such a senseless crime an injustice and you are showing total disrespect by professing her innocents when the evidence clearly showed her involvement. Heather as soon as you except the facts you will be able to forgive her and yourself. Mike for your own heath and the health of your family and friends please let the anger go. I too have lost and can imagine your pain but in order to heal you have to let the hatred go. This case was solved in the courts. Don’t let the heartless acts of faye and ray Copeland ruin more lives then they already have. May God be with both of you and all the victims of faye and ray Copeland.

Toni is correct, on both counts. I've got Copeland blood running through my veins as well, and was there during that time. Old enough to know a thing or two. It's long past time for anger...with cases like these, whether it be your grandfather or neighbor or stranger on the news, all you can do is pray, forgive, and move on.

Dear Heather, Mike and Copeland In The Blood,
I'm writing a piece on the Copeland case for a magazine in the UK, to tie in with the new comic book. Would any of you like to have your say? Post here, and we can arrange something.
Kind regards,
Brett Callwood

I read the book and heard the stories and i believe that faye is innocent. it was her husbands fault not hers. RIP

THE COPELANDS ARE EVIL COLD BLOODED MURDERERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey my uncle was thomas park he was on that list that faye wrote in here hand writing wit the x by his name. He has never been heard from since febuary of 1989. gee wonder what happen to him he was murdered by ray and yes faye copeland. She is guilty face it! no way she didnt know what was going on!

My name is rhonda. I was talking to my aunt the other day and she was telling me the story of ray and faye. ray copeland is the son of my great aunt laney peden. Laney was my great grandfather walters sister. She also told me that rays father jessej was extremely abusive to my aunt. Beating her to unconcousness.trying to trace my geneology these stories make me very sad. Knowone realy knows if faye had anything to with those murders or not. Faye is the only one that knows the trueth Heather, Love your granny with all your heart. Dispite what is or isn't believed about her she deserved to be loved. Mike, youe anger will consume you. Loss is very hard exspecially when its malicous but you gotta get that anger out of your heart. for the sake of you and the people around you. Bret callwood. I would like to tell my story of where ray came from and how it effected my family.
To all. Everyone has a right to there opinion about faye but arguing about it does"t make us very nice people eitheer. Good luck and god bless

plain and simple they killed ppl and she participated she did nothing to stop him battered womens syndrome oh bull everythin has a syndrome now days noone can own up to their screw up gotta find something to blame it on my parents live with in a mile of that farm and i am glad they are moving its horrible and they should of been put to death just like they did to others like the Bible says an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth

Ray and Faye Copeland were my great-aunt's Mom and Dad. While it is only necessary to say that they should both have rotted in jail for what happened, I have to agree with Heather. I have heard plenty of the stories from Ray's own daughter, and how much of a piece of shit he was. He was a wife beater, and only thought about himself. If anything she did what she did to survive from his murderous hands. They are both gone now, so God will be the ultimate judge in this situation.

I knew some of the copelands and will say that Ray Copeland was a very mean and very strict man who did not allow much into his home. I was personal friends with Mike Copeland my thoughts and my prayers are with you Mike and the rest of the compeland family. I dont know where Mike is now but if anyone does know where Mike Copeland might be or if he can conact me send me an email at davidhamilton606@hotmail.com.....May God be with the copelands....

Here is the url of a place to get a comic version of the Copelands. I believe the writer is family to the Copelands.

http://www.kingtractorfilms.com/store.html

They've got a sale on the books here. The comics are available now for preorder.

Here's the link http://www.dcbservice.com/highlight.aspx?id=4&h=s&b=16&pid=5

My uncle was one of the men killed by these horrible people. His name was John Freeman. He had a son, a mother, and a very loving family that was looking for him. He was trying to earn money to come back home to Indiana with us where his brother lives. He was trying to make some HONESt money and these people you all talk about forgiving took this away from him and the others. I don't feel a bit sorry for Faye, she should've told police and then he would've been gone and unable to harm her any more. She chose to deal with the abuse, but those men were there to make money not to be killed by a coward that hat to shoot an unarmed man in the back of the head. John Freeman was not a drifter, but he was a father, brother, uncle, son, friend that was trying to make his way home.

JO as for you, you are one sick S.O.B. if you cant find something better to make a comic book out besides the terrible murders of people. This is not a joke, which your comic books are, but this is real life.You are giving these people publicity that they do not deserve in a sick way. If something tragic happened to someone you were close to you sure as hell would not want people making fun of or making comic books (JOKES) about it... GET A REAL LIFE & JOB!!!!!!!

I'm sorry for the loss of all the lives that the Copelands took I really am.I know there step grandson and his wife very well and have heard the stories many times.I have just finished the book and I have to say Ray Copeland was a genius for someone who only finished the 4th grade.I know this may sound sick but his plan was ingenius and if he hadn't let Jack McCormick go he could have made more money.I am not taking up for the man what so ever so please don't get me wrong,I am just fascinated by how clever he was for someone without an education.As for Faye I'm still not convinced either way if she was involved or not.Most family members think not,but the book claims different so I have no opinion.I know this will upset some of you but I don't care,it's just one persons opinion.

well faye did nothin cause my parents and my grandma was here counslor in prison and she said that she did nothin and if you disagree i will kick you ass all over this town..and ray on the other hand did kill them but there is nothin you can do it now so leave it alone and let them rest in peace assholes

i have only just read about the copelands,its a terrible story, and only ray and faye new the truth,and that died when they died, i feel for their familys left behind and for thr familys who lost some one, but i dont feel you should take it out on each other,this is a sad thing for all of you to cope with,all i can say is you need to have a good life and make the most of it, take care, kayc from dudley,west midlands,england

David Hamilton, Mike Copeland is dead. He died in November 26,2002. The reason that I know this is because I'm his daughter.

I feel for the families that lost someone during the time that Ray had killed those men. But I also believe that the family memebers of Ray and Faye shouldn't be looked down upon or degraded upon of what their grandparents or great-grandparents did. What's done is done and now they have had their day of judgement. I believe that is should just be left alone now. Because nobody can change the past to when it all happened. May God Be with All of you!!!

I knew Fay while i was incarcerated at werdcc and in chilie. what i know about her is she was a very nice lady. I never believed she was guilty and still DO NOT!!!

My mother grew up right down the street from the Copelands. She helped Faye Copeland every spring doing yardwork, housework, planting, and things like that. Just odd jobs to keep her busy after school. My mother's maiden name was Moore (somewhere in her long blood line Mooresville was founded but we haven't traced it back that far) and my grandfather did alot of contstruction in Mooresville. From the stories my mom has told me about Faye Copeland, I believe she probably knew what was going on, but had nothing do to with the killings directly. My mom said Ray was very mean to Faye...not only the way he treated her, but he talked to her like she was a dog! She said that Faye was basically his "hired hand for no pay" and Faye told her on numerous occasions that "I was raised to love my husband regardless of what he does to me or anyone else. That's the way it is supposed to be!" Faye was always VERY kind to my mother and her sisters and brothers. I think this was a really sad case and I really think she probably knew about what Ray was doing, but was too afraid for not only herself, but for her children as well. If she wasn't afraid of him, I believe she would have stopped him or turned him in.

I am a UK author, writing a book which will include mention of the Copeland case. I would very much like to hear from anyone who can provide any background information about Ray and Faye and in particular the dynamics of their relationship. Anyone interested, please write to tammymichael@btinternet.com

ray and faye are my grandparents im the the daughter of their youngest son morrison (sonny) copeland i believe my grandma faye was innocent and im sorry for the lives that were lost mariah copeland how old was mike copeland if he is the son of al and brenda copeland he was my cousin and im sorry for your loss

just saw a program on irish tv about the murders. was very impeessed by al copeland. amazing he seemed so normal and such obvious love for his mum. i dont know if she was guilty or not but admire his faith in her. she cant have been all bad if her child turned out so well and still held her un such esteem. sorry for all involved. Trish

I honestly believe Faye was innocent. I saw this case on "Forensic Files" on Court TV and I know that Faye was innocent.

She just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I hear that she believed that the Bible says "that a woman is supposed to love and care for her husband" and I think she was really good to Ray.

Ray may have abused her, but at least she was good to him.

I believe Faye was a good Christian lady.

I took care of Faye until she passed away, and I believe with her illness, if she was guilty, she did plenty of suffering right before her death. It's really hard to say if she actually pulled the trigger, however I truly believe that she knew what was going on. I don't believe that my husband could shoot a man in his bed, across the hall from me, change out the mattress, and I not realize it. I also can't believe that if she wasn't in on it, how she could stay so faithful to a man that didn't even try to contact her after her sentencing to death. Or could I have lie on my death bed staring at his pictures hung all over the walls, like she did. I know she was with this man most of her life, but you would think that there would be some sort of hatred towards him from her. It's really hard to say, and is really not my place to judge. If she was innocent, I really feel terrible for her, and how she had to live the rest of her life. I have met her son, Al, and can say that he is a very nice man, and I had alot of respect for him. Though his visits to his mother was short, he always visited her, knowing that there may be scrutiny because of his parents past, but he didn't care, he still visited his mother in a very public place, and for that I think he is very brave. As far as Ray Copeland, after reading how he treated his children, his wife, neighbors, and ultimately his victims, I believe he is in hell, right where he needs to be.

I was just wondering if anyone knew how many children the Copelands had. I have read the book a few years ago, but the information had faded. I feel for the victims and their loved ones and being a copeland myself, I find it very hard to believe that Faye did not know what was going on under her own roof. My family has all different versions about the story, but is also a sore subject that is not favorable in my home

Well I can say I worked at WERDCC where she was an inmate. I was there when the govener gave her a pardon from getting the gas chamber. I believe that the only reason she was given a pardon was due to tghe fact Ms. Carnahan just moved into office and didn't want to rock the boat. I believe the facts at hand, and hope god is on her side. all of the above events and what people think what happended is somewhat true. Weather you can side with her, and believe she knew nothing is a bunch of crap. SHE LIVED ON THE FARM WHERE THE MURDERS TOOK PLACE, AND STILL KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON THE FARM. How could she not, some, and I say some of the bodies were found right in their own barn. I know whats in my back yard! Sge needed the gas chamber as far as I am concerened.

Jason, I really do believe that you are right, And I don't know about when she was in prison, but taking care of her sometimes gave me the willies. In my opinion, she had cold eyes. I'm not trying to judge her, this is only my opinion. I would try to talk to her, and some said she "could" talk, I don't know, I never personally heard her say anything. She would just give you this long stare. And like I said before, If I were an innocent woman, and my husband had done this, and put me in this situation, I sure as hell wouldn't have his pictures plastered all over my walls to stare at until the day I died.

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THEIR HOUSE IN MOORESVILLE IS STILL THERE? AND WHERE IS IT EXACTLY? I'VE TRIED TO FIND IT, BUT CAN'T.

........They are both guilty. God will judge them as He see fits. Faye is guilty of either murder or asociation and Ray is a murder. The End. I don't care about Wife Battery Syndrome, I do care that she didn't try to stop him in anyway or try to warn the workers. No instead she made a quilt of their clothings...how sweet.

"Therefore to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is a sin"
James 4:17

May they get what they deserve in full.

MARY,
IN ALL REALITY, I HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU. ESPECIALLY THE QUILT SITUATION, YOU JUST SAID EXACTLY WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING SINCE I READ THE BOOK. I MEAN, WHAT DID SHE THINK THAT THEY "ALL" JUST WENT BACK TO WHEREVER THEY CAME FROM, AND THEY "ALL" JUST HAPPENED TO FORGET TO TAKE THEIR CLOTHES? COME ON!!!! I HAVE TRIED TO BE NICE, BECAUSE OF HER FAMILY-ESPECIALLY HER SON, AL, BUT I TRULY BELIEVE SHE IS GUILTY, AND THAT THE VERDICT WAS CORRECT.

THIS IS AL COPELANDS DAUGHTER I AM 18 AND I WILL KICK SOME PEOPLES ASS IF THEY KEEP TALKEN TRASH ON MY GRANDMA FAY, SHE DIDNT KNOW BETTER IT WAS MY GRANDFATHERS FALT IT WAS EITHER SHE DID WHAT SHE WAS TOLD OR GOT BEAT AND I LOVE MY GRANDMA WITH ALL MY HEART KNOW MATTER WHAT!. AND MY UNKLE MIKE I LOVED HIM TO HE DIED IN A CAR WREK GOING TO WORK.

Whatever!!!! Please, she worked outside of the home, she shopped in town ALONE, she was alone when he was looking for his next victim... she had ample opportunity to get the hell away from him and go to authorities... he couldn't hurt her if he couldn't get to her... ANYONE EVER THINK ABOUT THAT? She was as calculating and cold-blooded as he was, and both deserved the same penalty... NO MATTER WHO PULLED THE TRIGGER... So go ahead and get pissed off... but you would feel the same as everyone else, if it were Ray and Faye who were killed by their victims... THINK ABOUT HOW THEIR FAMILIES FEEL BEFORE YOU START TALKING ABOUT KICKING SOMEONE'S ASS!!!!

I knew both Ray and Faye. In fact I used to babysit Sonny and Mary,s kids when they used to live in chillicothe. I moved away and was shocked to learn of the murders. Ray was very abusive to Faye i do know that. Faye was a very kind lady. abuse does alot to people I know i was abused at one time but for the grace of GOD I got out. The abuser can put a fear no other in you that it controls everything about you. I think Faye was so scared to say anything for fear of no one believing her, then what would she have done? if Ray could kill out of cold blood he wouldn,t think twice about killing her, Leave their families alone they had nothing to do with this only love their mother and grandmother.

Yes, it is sad ok? but nothing we do or say will bring back the people that we love. In time wuons will heal and the pain will fade, but life still go's on. Yes they were a rare breed, and i hope that none of the remaining Copelands don't share that triat. Heather, you have to accept the truth and the truth hurts. Your Grandparents were evil and I pray that God have mercy on their soules. You just hope that triat isn't pasted on to you. I truly feel sad for the familes who had to face the lost of their love-ones. Knowing that they will not have a happy life with them. So please don't be in denial of all this.
Thank you, Pat.

i just want to say leave heather and colby alone they r just sticking up for a woman who was good to them keep ur heads up girls u know who loves u TeAna

Does anyone know if it's true that there was some sexual conncetion between faye and the victims? i heard she was either made to have sexual relations with these men or did so voluntarily...maybe this is true, maybe not.

I just cannot believe that almost every person who has replied on this page is "related" to these people. It's really quite amazing...

hi Faye is my great grandmother and my brother now her he went horseback riding at the farm and even though i did not now her talking shit and making comets is not going to change anything we will never now why they really did it and i am sorry to all the people who lost someone out of rays rage but dont take it out on use just because we are her family and family stik together

this is mariah copeland's cousin, I'm not really related to ray and faye, but only through marriage, kinda, my dad married my mom, my mom is danielles sister, danielle is STILL married to Mike, Mike is ray and faye's grandson, so yeah, im not actually related to them, but am to the Copeland's.....

this is anthony my sister is daniell and i am the brother that went to there farm and rode there horses at i am now 19 and till this day i still think that my great grama fay is innocent my gradpa abused her and treated her like shit and she paid for her misstakes and if you want to say she is guilty go ahead but if you dont know the whole story7 then dont talk shit she was a great women to me and my family so dont so stuff that you just want to put on her because its not turr

even though my grandfather ray did these bad things ( i am the daughter of sonny copeland ray and fayes youngest son) my grandmother was a very loving person no she had no sexual relations with the victims i miss her with all my heart im also vey sorry to hear about my cousin mike copeland

to whomever was wondering fay and ray have five kids 4 boys and 1 girl and yes the farm in mooresville is still there the youngest son sonny has remodeled it and plans on retiring with hisnwife mary there