All posts by Stephen Estopinal
Stories from the “E” File: The Secret of Discovery
These stories are based upon true incidents. Names and some details have been altered to insure confidentiality. In May of 2002, Freddy Griffen called for an appointment with me to discuss property he was interested in acquiring along Bayou Chat Blanc in St. Bernard Parish. After several minutes Marie was able to coax enough information out...
Stories from the “E” File: Garibaldi’s Great Leap
The soap factory was going to be shut down. The people of Pied Gros, Louisiana, had been subjected to noxious smells, persistent flies, and environmental abuse for over 40 years, until 1969. The people had protested, filed suits, and appealed to elected officials for decades until the small fishing community finally won. However, the decision...
