Please leave a message for Steve and give your comments on the case.  Thank you, your support is so much appreciated.  Could you please email any messages you have for Stephen or comments you have about the case to stephenmarshisinnocent@hotmail.co.uk .  Many thanks.  Please scroll down the page to see previous messages.

Please note that the views of anyone who contributes to this message board are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the website co-ordinator.

Some of the messages below have also been posted on The South Wales Evening Post comments board.

Many messages of support for Stephen or for the principle of justice have been posted on the South Wales Evening Post comments board following the announcement that he has been given leave to appeal.

19 December 2008

Hi Steve
This time last year I never thought we would still be sending your cards to the same address this year, thinking of you yesterday, your letters keep us all upbeat and positive for 2009 look after yourself

love

allison xx

17 December 2008

Hi Steve

You are always with us every christmas in thought. Remember you are never forgotten we all believe in you and hope to see you soon
Love

Helen xx

16 December 2008

hey hey hey
i know it isnt what any of us wanted...you still in there but....do have a happy christmas...fingers crossed it will be last that side of the fence...if its that bad just throw a few mince pies at the rats its 10 points per rat for a full on hit and no cheating ok....be thinking loads of you as i stuff the bird (no not the budgie either) with full throttle and try to convince the kids that yorkie puds are suposed to be that shape...not to mention the ol battle with the veggies..its amazing really kids will wear any colour but wont eat 'em..kids eh

Next year is gonna be oh so different...it has to be if theres any justice in the world...so heres to 2009 and righting the wrongs....
take care and see you soon

dont forget i want that v/o for my birthday pressie..lol or else you'll get a slap :P
and as an oldie you cant slap me back
lots of love to you
Maggie

23 November 2008

Hi Steve

Hope you get out soon. How can this have happened when we think we will be protected by our justice system.

Stay strong

Lynne Sykes

24 October 2008

Dear Steve,
Thinking of you x

love Emma xx

19 October 2008

Dear Steve

We are still hopeful that your appeal will be heard before Christmas but even if it takes longer it's all for the best if your innocence can be proved. Easy for me to say I know when it's not me being locked up in a prison cell every day for hours on end.

Everyone comments on how your letters always cheer them up, it's great that you can keep positive in the face of what you have had to deal with but I'm sure that there are many things you don't tell us.

Looking forward to a New Year when things will be different for you.

Love

Bev xxx

04 September 2008

hiya Steve
as promised a message for you ...as you can now see your site is truly international.
yes live from a sunny island
done so much and yes before you wonder ive got one heck of a letter here for you....
we fly home tomorrow.....found a fab beach...you know what i mean there.....
hope my letters have got to you and kept you busy...cant wait to get home and read yours ...best be some or else you´ll get a slap lol
kids are both doing good & WOOHOO passed ALL their exams....told you i had brainy kids.....
hopefully see you soon....you can see the new improved tanned version......oh and slightly slimmer too

lots of love

Maggie

24 August 2008

Steve

I first met you at the London Welsh in 1994 and Nigel Walker saved the day for Wales. From staying in touch with our mutual friend Dave I met you again two years later. You're a lovely guy and I firmly believe that you love Jaz (all those people who judge should try to pick up a stone.they'll find they can't) I along with so many others will be rooting for your appeal. Mate,  justice winning you will be free to watch Wales win next year's Grand Slam.

Veronica

04 August 2008

Hi Steve

just thinking about you and wanted to say that this is something i do everyday i just hope you get the result we are all hoping for in your appeal - hope you are keeping ok, look after yourself and never give up hope you have strong support from all your family friends and people you have never meet you are campaigning for you

love
allison x

03 August 2008

To Stephen, his family, friends and supporters, I hope the fantastic news that Barry George is a free man will give you all the hope and encouragement you need to keep fighting. Let's see justice done for everyone in this awful situation. My thoughts are with you all.
Sandra

01 August 2008

 Dear Stephen

I love to read of all the support you are getting from friends, family and even people you don’t yet know. Despite all your heartbreak and heartache you are so lucky that so many people care so much about you and that is all tribute to you and your family. You grew up such a lovely boy and it breaks my heart to think what people have done to you through ignorance and narrow mindedness during these last 2 years. It has almost been like watching a TV drama where someone is fitted up by unsubstantiated unfounded evidence but now I know that this is real and it has actually happened to you. I am so excited about the appeal and yet so nervous as I am now well aware of how easily evidence can be misrepresented. I pray that your defence team will live up to our hopes in London and be able to undo the damage that has been done to you and your family. My thoughts are with you daily. Try to keep your spirits up.

 Lots of love Kristine x

30 Jul 2008

To my friend Steve, I want you to know, Steve, that you have so many friends and supporters out here who want to help you so much and who wish you everything that's best for you.

All the very best to my mate, Steve.

Peter  Concernedobserver@hotmail.co.uk

30 July 2008

hiya Steve
thought i'd put you a message up on here

Hope you're keeping your chin up...the time for real justice is nearing....you'll soon be walking along the beach,watching the tide roll in and the sun set on this chapter of your life....

Maggie

29 July 2008

A message to Jaz:

They say time is a great healer but for those that were lucky enough to have been in your life will know this is not to be true. It has been two years since you passed and the heart ache is still there but thankfully so are the memories of the time spent with you. Our memories of you will stay with us for the rest of our lives and we will never forget you.

All our love, Garry, Carrie and the girls


29 July 2008

A message to Stephens supporters:

I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Steve over the last two years. With your support, Steve has got hope that this nightmare will end one day and that he will finally be allowed to grieve for the loss of Jaz and to try and rebuild his life. If everyone can please carry on spreading the word of Steve's innocence then I can assure you all that our message will be heard loud and clear!

Lots of love, Garry, Carrie and the girls

29 July 2008

2 years since we lost you Jaz, we will never get over losing you and miss you so much.

With love from

Steve's Mam & family

10 July 2008

Hi mate, I just wanted to let you know how proud we all are of you for the way you have dealt with everything that has happened to you in the last 2 years, Most of us would have given up by now but with the news of the appeal coming through there is hopefully some light at the end of the tunnel for you. We will all keep supporting you until the day that your innocence is proved. All our love, Garry, Carrie and the girls.xxxx

29 June 2008

Dear Stephen,
Asa miscarriage of justice myself, I truly understand, and am thinking of you, please keep going,as the truth comes out in the end.

Best Wishes,

Deborah Parry

26 June 2008

We all believe that Stephen is an innocent man. It's a pity that some people are too single minded to open their minds to the possibility of wrongful conviction.

Anyone who is willing to judge just from reading a newspaper should take a long look at their own lives before judging others. We all wish Stephen the best of luck and we are praying for him too.

xxx

13 June 2008

Thinking of our dear friend Jaz on her Birthday.

She will never be forgotten always in our memories, she is dearly missed.

All our love.

Elsie, Barry, Marie,Carl, and Liberty

hi Steve

Everyday is difficult for you but tomorrow will be more so as it is a day you use to celebrate but now you can only remember

I will take flowers to the cemetery and leave them where I left them last year and have a quiet thought for you & jaz

love

allison x

13 June 2008 - for Jaz

"Thinking of you as always, and especially on what would have been your birthday, love & happy memories, Steve's Mam & family"

29 May 2008

Hi Steve
Just a note to let you know that you are thought about everyday and I wish we could do something to speed up getting you free, they say good things come to those who wait but the wait seems forever - as usual your message was lovely. look after yourself and keep positive
love
allison x

Message for Steve from Sandra Lean 25 May 2008

Although I have worked on cases of wrongful conviction for a long time now, I never ceased to be amazed at the incredible strength and courage of wrongfully convicted people and their families and friends. In spite of the enormous injustice they have suffered, they are, to a man (and woman), compassionate and caring beyond belief. To find yourself in these circumstances must be utterly devastating, but, as Stephen says, these people still find the time, and the space in their hearts, to support and encourage others. Frequently, I am overwhelmed by the way these people cope with the dreadful blow they have been dealt ( often, in fact, it's a double blow, because the person they have been convicted of killing was someone they loved.)

To the law student who was concerned about the "little" she could do, I'd say, do whatever you can - if we all do a little, eventually it will amount to a very big amount. And to Stephen, and all the others like him, you have my total respect and admiration. Keep strong, keep fighting, there are many, many people out here fighting for you.


Sandra Lean

sandra.lean@live.co.uk

From Helen & family 24 May 2008

Hi Steve

Whenever you feel down or hopeless just remember you have so many friends and famly outside that love you.Don't ever think that you are forgottten that will never happen.
Every one of us takes time out everday to spare you a little prayer in our own unique ways.
Keep reading Steve, everyday we learn something new.
Love always

Helen & family xxxxx

Here's hoping for freedom and justice so rightfully yours.   ‏ 17May 2008

Dear Steve

Having read your website a phrase comes to mind:

From Maggie  16 May 2008

Dear Stephen
i have no answers for you.....i know life aint fair and i know the pain of an affair..theyre not the easiest thing in the world to get out of..tricks are played points scored pain caused..but it seems to me you've been made to pay for what another has done and that is wrong...good luck in your fight for freedom...i hope you get the chance to show the world you arent a murderer... to be branded such on hearsay is criminal in itself....

From Pat 09 April 2008

Steve

About time we had you back at the Liberty mate!  I know you will be with us in spirit though.  No-one believes a word of all the rubbish that's been said about you, don't ever think we do.

Good website, I'll keep an eye on this and I'll be there (with loads of others) when your appeal comes up. 

Pat 

From Corinne  13 March 2008

Hi Stephen! I'm Corinne.
Like you, my son,Luke Mitchell is in prison for a murder he did not commit so I know what you and your family are going through. Luke is one of the cases in Sandra's book "NO SMOKE" and I have heard a lot about you and your family from Sandra.She is a Godsend for all of us and she has become one of my closest friends.
Keep your head held high and never lose hope.Luke's Appeal has started so its a nerve racking time for us at the moment! I want to wish you Good Luck when it comes to your Appeal.
With very best wishes
Corinne x

Hi Steve
Just been reading all the messages on the site and just wanted to add my ‘hello’ and best wishes. Love getting all the snippets about your progress and always keen to hear that you are keeping your chin up and trying to stay positive. Sorry I haven’t contacted much lately, have been quite rubbish at it but you are never far from my thoughts and I am always rooting for you. Hope you getting a chance to sample some of the lovely spring air we are getting and perhaps a chance to walk in the gardens in your section. Looking forward to the next meeting to find out exactly where we are with the campaign. Lots of love
Kris x

Message for Steve 06 March 2008

Hi Steve
Thinking of you all the time hope to get up to see you really soon. Hopefully there will be two of us visiting!
We all want our Stephen home with us. I know you have far more patience than the rest of us.
Take care Steve will update you as soon as I can.
Love Loads
Helen & family xxxx

The Innocent Man

John Grisham's book 'The Innocent Man' is a real eye opener re wrongful conviction.  It isn't exactly cheerful reading but it's a true story and very powerful indeed.

Message for Stephen 28 Feb 2008

Dear Steve

Try and stay strong and keep believing that the truth will be heard in the end.  Knowing you, when you are released, you will probably spend the rest of your life trying to help others who have been wrongly convicted.

All of your friends and family are glad to be able to support you but just wish it wasn't necessary.

Lots of Love

Bev

xxx

28 Feb 2008

You can contact Sandra Lean direct on sandra.lean@live.co.uk to buy a copy of her eye opening book, 'No smoke, the shocking truth about British Justice'

I have read this web site and couldn't believe it, another innocent man put in jail for a crime he did not commit. How many more are there in our over crowded jails? Perhaps if the police looked for the truth instead of using conjecture and hearsay, which they seem to do in most cases fitting the conjecture to the facts and coming up with the eventual conviction of another innocent man. Just the same as Kevin Nunn. Please don't give up and fight for your freedom. I wish you luck and freedom. from Eunice
09 Feb 2008

This is a message for Steve Marsh,

Just got back to Swansea and found out what's been going on!  I can't believe it and I don't believe it, I've known you for years and it's just not possible.  I've heard that there's loads of people backing you and I'm not surprised, count me in too.

Jason  13 January 2008

Hi Steve

Hope you're ok thinking of you today as its my birthday and yours in three days - all our love for christmas,  loved your message,   you are getting great support.

all our love

allison & family xxxxx

Hi Steve

Just to let you know you are never far from our thoughts. Christmas
will soon be upon us and we will all take time out to spare you and Jaz
a moment of thought on that day.

You are always with us.

You are always loved.

Helen & family xxxx

Hi Steve, Just to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all. Also to say how must
we miss you and that we'll never give up on you. See you very soon. Lots of love from Marie, Barry,
Elsie and Carl. x x x.

10 December 2007

Take care and never give up fighting for the truth and justice.

Kind regards

Brigitte

09 December 2007

Please pass on my best wishes to Steve.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth

08/12/07

Dear Steve, You have so many friends and family who are fighting for you because you are such a lovely person and have been wrongly convicted.

I send my very best wishes to you, Steve, my best mate.

Peter.

09/12/07

Dear Stephen,

I just wanted to write to you to say I know what a nightmare you and your family are going through as my brother is serving a life sentence for a murder he did not commit. Again no facts or evidence but found guilty due to assumption and heresay!
I met Sandra Lean, author of No Smoke at the Miscarriage of Justice day in London in October,she gave a very moving talk about the experience when in the police station and in court, that you hope someone will realise what a huge mistake they are making and that someone will come to your rescue. Only they don't and your nightmare never ends. I have read her book and have featured it on our website to 'spread' the word. She is an amazing and intelligent woman who I hope will continue to campaign for miscarriages of justice.
Be strong and remember (unfortunately) you're not alone and have many supporters. We must speak as one so that our voices are heard and I'm sure enough people will listen and open their eye's to the injustice of the British legal system.

With love and kind regards

Donna Mickleburgh www.justice4kevinnunn.co.uk

23 November 2007

It is fantastic to read and hear the reports of the successful leaflet drops for Stephen and Jaz in and around the Swansea area. To hear the encouragement people have been giving the campaign team is so lifting. Thank goodness there are people out there who are prepared to think again about the events leading up to this terrible crime and begin to come forward in support of Stephen as a person, a colleague and friend and challenge the false, negative picture that was presented to the public throughout the trial.

Posted under: Following the campaign  16 Nov 2007

I can not believe that anything like this could happen in the 21st century, I also thought you had to have solid evidence to be convicted not the word of a murderer. I am so sorry to hear what's happened to you mate. If there is anything I can do then I am only too happy to help out. Keep your chin up buddy, I know you are not capable of doing anything like this and everybody that knows you know it too. I hope a campaign like this helps get you out asap.
All the best.
Phill John

13 November 2007

The people who know that Stephen is innocent have covered miles and miles in Swansea over the last few weeks distributing leaflets asking if anyone saw Jaz with the dog Bwbach on the Saturday morning  (please see the 'did you see this dog?' page for photographs). The people who have worked so tirelessly in all weathers are aged from 21 to 70 plus;  one has a leg in plaster.  They have visited, shops, garages, clubs, pubs, bakeries, offices, taxi ranks, to name just a few. They have stood outside workplaces at 5.00am  in the morning.  Without fail they have have been met with courtesy, sympathy and a willingness to listen from the people of Swansea. Wherever possible they have been given help with displaying and making the leaflets available

This group of people are not political activists in any way, they describe themselves as a very ordinary group of people who have found themselves in circumstances where they feel that they must speak and act to right a miscarriage of justice.  I would like to disagree with their description of themselves,  they are actually an extraordinary group of people.

Posted under ' Not at all ordinary'

11 November 2007

Hi Steve,
Just to say how much we miss you, and that we know you are innocent. We will fight all the way for you no matter how long it takes to prove you are innocent. We all believe in you. All of love. Marie, Barry, Elsie, and
Carl. xxx

05 November 2007

Jaz told me a funny story once, she and Steve were coming back from America and Jaz's TV wouldn't work. She told the cabin crew and they said 'no problem, we'll turn all the TV's off and on and that will fix it'. They turned all the TV's off but then none of them would work!   Jaz said that it was really embarrassing!     It's good to remember Jaz for the lovely, funny person she was although it's hard to think about her without thinking about how tragically her life ended.

We'll never give up until we have real justice for you Jaz, 

Love from

Bev

xxx

03 November 2007

To my best mate, Steve.

The more I read the material in this case, the more I believe in your innocence. You have been badly let down by the legal system in this country. You have so many friends and supporters who are rooting for you, Steve. I wish you all the very best, mate.

Peter
02 November 2007

 Morning Steve

As usual its early and I’m writing to you just to let you know I truly believe what you say and that you are innocent. Unfortunately the boys!!! of our family are spoilt with a lazy laid back attitude, trusting everyone and us girls (ha-ha) have to protect you, we will fight however long it takes to prove you had no involvement and a longer life sentence is given to the other party in this case . look after yourself

 love Allison x

02 November 2007

Hi Steve

We know you are innocent and we will all continue to fight for you. This could be more of a marathon than a sprint but we are all prepared to put in the training. You are worth it.

We love you loads

Helen and family xxx

1 Nov 2007

Hi Steve

We all know that you are innocent and will keep fighting for you until we prove it.

Lots of love

Bev

xxx

30/10/07

We all know this case was tried on Stephen’s lifestyle. The poor man made a mistake by having an affair, but he doesn't deserve to spend the rest of his life in jail for that. He should not have been tried on Rebecca Harris, hearsay of those 'vital texts' that were found as evidence. He is innocent and the truth will be proved!
Jaz and Steve 's friend, swansea

It is a ridiculous idea that a husband should persuade his mistress to murder his wife! She confessed to the crime after first denying it. She then tried to incriminate Stephen Marsh to obtain a lesser sentence. This is exactly what happened.
Concerned citizen, Swansea

After sitting through this case my faith in the British legal system and its so called upholders has been completely shattered
Shocked and Concerned Observer, Swansea

I totally understand how Jaspal’s family feel about this case, as if Stephen had not had an affair with this evil woman, this would not have happened. However, it would be fundamentally & morally wrong to convict & jail him, if he did not do it. The more I read about this case, the more I feel he is innocent. From what I can see the comments already given are strongly geared towards, not only proving Stephen innocent, but getting the person who actually committed this crime, the full life sentence she deserves, which is what the prosecution & jaspal family originally wanted? Statically the number of men who have affairs is high, unfortunately it he got involved with the wrong one, with horrendous outcomes. I really feel this a case of fatal attraction & am sure Stephen will carry massive guilt & loss for the rest of his life, without being wrongly convicted & jailed. I have read Sandra Leans book & it is truly surprising & you can see why she is supporting this case. I am sure deep down, Jaspal family have asked themselves, was it him?, but will forever have any objective judgement clouded by the dreadful loss of Jaspal. It seems the fact that the judge said that they appeared to have a loving marriage, regardless of outside factors.
objective reader, London

Why is the South Wales Evening Post describing Stephen Marsh as 'sadistic murderer' and Rebecca Harris as 'Mistress' and 'mother of one'. Surely she is the self confessed sadistic murderer? I genuinely don't understand the way this is being reported and why the labels are being attached to Stephen Marsh and not to Rebecca Harris. There is a technical legal point which allows the testimony of a co-defendant to be described as evidence. I think that it's about time the Evening Post told us which parts of the 'evidence' against Stephen Marsh are only the word of Rebecca Harris. The blanket use of 'evidence shows' may be technically correct but does not tell the whole story (ie the truth) in a way that anyone who does not have legal expertise could be expected to understand.
Intelligent Reader, Swansea

Rebecca Harris was obsessed with Stephen and wanted to be with him all the time. She wanted him to leave his wife, but he refused.
Peter Freeman, Swansea

after following Stephen Marsh's trial closely and being stunned by the verdict of guilty I am delighted to read that work is underway to clear his name and prove his innocence. The media needs to present more balanced reporting on this case instead of the one-sided negative character assassination we saw last year. Much has already been done to right this wrong and I am sure that the campaign to prove his innocence in this murder will continue to grow. It simply is not right to convict someone of murder on the basis of lifestyle and the word of a self confessed killer.
Academic, Cardiff

I'm friends of Jaz and Stephen, and I know that Stephen Marsh is innocent. Anybody who really knows Steve would know this. And anybody who knew Harries would know her as a jealous and controlling woman. People out there don't realise how many miscarriages of justices out there, read the book the shocking truth about British Justice by Sandra Lean you'll be shocked, and this needs to stop. We now need to get the real justice for my dear friend Jaz (Jaspal), and for Harries to get the right sentence that a murderer truly deserves, and for us to prove Stephen's innocence, which we will.
friends of Jaz (Jaspal) and Steve., Swansea.

On the 29th of July 2006 our lives were destroyed when we discovered that my Aunt Jaz had been murdered. On that day we not only lost a truly incredible person in her, who we miss and love so much but also lost our Stephen. Stephen was convicted on his life style and not on hard evidence, in fact, there was no evidence to prove that he was guilty. Stephen had nothing to gain by being involved in this horrific crime, the only person who did was Rebecca Harris.
Gary

Stephen Marsh's character was unfairly assassinated by the media. What real evidence is there against him?
CONCERNED OBSERVER, SWANSEA

The papers have not told a true picture of the case it was all one sided (Harris's side )Stephen is definitely innocent he is a very kind man and only think good in everybody,
Stephen's Friend, Swansea

After initially letting this trial bypass me, mainly because of the prosecution focused reporting, i have re-visited it & been astounded by the weakness of this case, and massive lack of motive. This to me seems another case of naive police, being simply unable to comprehend, that a WOMAN can be as evil as Rebecca Harris, on her own. There is a large concern in the media at the moment regarding the kid gloves treatment & sentencing given to female criminals.
shocked reader, London

To 'jaspal friend' - I your comment 'throw away the key' is not something Jaz would want, knowing her husband would never have a motive or desire to do something like that, to his wife who he loved, regardless of his lifestyle.
a longstanding very close friend of Jaz & Steve, swansea

To BJ you are right the jury reached their verdict on the facts presented but only on facts presented. I think the purpose of an appeal is to present facts that perhaps were not presented. It is true miscarriages of Justice do occur. Why not this case?
Brynleigh, Swansea

to BJ are we to take it then that cases such as Sally Clarke and Sion Jenkins had a fair unbiased hearing. It happens, people are not always in possession of all the facts otherwise we would not see these serious miscarriages of justice occur.
A concerned reader, swansea

we believe the justice system will free an innocent man - jailing a lying woman for longer - we lost a lovely lady
faithful friend, swansea