Comments on: Grand Theft Charges Dropped In Molino Couple Cancer Scam Case

By: Embarrassed to have called them good friends

Embarrassed to have called them good friends — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:41:25 +0000

Since their arrest more and more people are coming forward sharing stories of how these 2 swindled them. It is upsetting that they swindled money from their so called friends but to try and get money from a grieving mother….beyond pathetic. What about all the children in our community that looked up to Coach Chris & Mrs. Sonja? It is pretty upsetting to see your children devastated because they had spent many hours worrying about Sonja’s sickness just to find out she lied the entire time. They are truly the lowest of the low and I hope the judge makes an example of them and gives them excessive jail time.
Clearly, they think this community is made up of a bunch of idiots because they are still going around town spewing lies to anyone who will listen. At this point I can’t imagine anyone would believe anything they say.

By: HowCouldThey?

HowCouldThey? — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:19:35 +0000

They should have to pay back all of the money that was donated to them however they can. Sell the bike, house or anything else. The money should go to a reputable organization that helps cancer victims who are truly in need. They should also not only have jail time according to the law but also have community service working in some capacity with those who are so very sick. Maybe then their heart and spirit will be convicted enough (seeing true suffering) for them to truly be sorry for what they have done. They should ask forgiveness in person to each and everyone who supported them during this time (not expecting forgiveness or understanding). And most importantly, they need to have a heart-to-heart with God and truly admit and repent their deceptiveness. Not just be sorry because they got caught or put it all down to mental illness. This is the only way to wipe the slate as clean as it can be under the circumstances.

By: Just saying *

Just saying * — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:03:24 +0000

Okay so the theft charges were dropped. Okay so they committed a sin and has asked for forgiveness and shall not (hopefully) sin anymore. But they still have the felony charges against them. God can forgive them, but the law is the law and they will have to pay for breaking the law.
Let’s say she did have cancer and needed all of the money that was donated to them. If they were so desperate for donations to help them to pay for her medical bills – how could Chris afford to buy the motorcycle? Where did the funds come from for Chris to buy the motorcycle and why would he be needing a motorcycle?
Just saying

By: FamilyMemeber

FamilyMemeber — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:36:11 +0000

Ok, I have been quiet long enough. Let me start by saying that all the comments from those of you stating let god deal with it, and giving bible verses is all good. But let us all realize that these people have stolen from family, friends, coworkers, children, etc. The LUKERS are not good people, yes that is not for us to judge, but it is clearly seen. And Sonja’s parents need to realize that they are not the prize children that they make them out to be. We (the family) know how her parents have treated both Chris and Sonja’s other family members, and it makes me glad to see that the tables have turned. Chris shame on you for thinking that your relatives, friends, coworkers, etc would even think this is ok. Sonja shame on you also for thinking the same. Gene and Keianne shame on you also for not offerning any appologies to the people that you all have hurt over the past years by placing all the praise on these 2. I hope that justice will be served, and the community can all put this behind them and continue to help those who really need a helping hand.

By: wendy

wendy — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:03:05 +0000

Because of people like this we can’t get some people to advertise for my husband’s benefit’s who truly has stage 4 liver cancer. It’ has hurt all of the people who really have got cancer from getting help because everybody is scared it’s another scam. They deserve the max of whatever punishment is put upon them and then some.

By: T.K. Nichols

T.K. Nichols — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:41:26 +0000

You know – I am not sure if these people are quilty or not, its not for me to Judge. I hope she isn’t sick, but I feel bad if they stooped to this level to get money from our community, if she wasn’t. Things like this made me feel bad to ask for help!
But, I will tell you I have been fighting Thyroid (Papillary)cancer for over 4 years. I was to proud to ask for anyone to help me, but I have put some cans out locally, and believe it or not, alittle change here and there has helped me. I have to travel to Tampa many times a year,staying 3-5 days at the time.I also have things done here locally in Pensacola.There is nothing that will treat my Cancer, I am Iodine resistant, so my case is unique and at this time impossible to treat. “Unless a New Clinical Trial” comes about, ‘Or Our Good Master Up Above” Gives Me A Miracle’. Surgery REMOVAL is the only way I can fight this. I have endured 3 surgeries in 18 months, and it looks like I will be facing another VERY soon. Fuel prices, and rental cars, ( My car isn’t very dependable) hotel rooms, food, etc. Medical and travel expenses are exremely costly. Its tough, I can tell you that. My husband is disabled, with COPD, emfezema, many stents in his heart, and I could just go on and on!
I hope that this ordeal will not put a sour taste in those mouths that can help people like me and others who are in great need of help. Not everyone is scamming.
Thanks for reading this. May God Bless You!
Tamara Nichols

By: CA_Bradley

CA_Bradley — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:57:45 +0000

I think it is pathetic. I have been through several family members that have died of cancer. Regardless of the economy, why would you participate in such a criminal act. They deserve what they get.

By: countrygirl

countrygirl — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:35:09 +0000

I went to school with Sonja and Chris. They still live in Molino by her parents. And Chris still works at the plant. I don’t know how he could even show his face. They should get what they deserve…………..with prison time. I dont have empathy or sympathy for the neither one of them and ever for the parents…………..cause you know they knew what was going on!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sonja’s thing on FB is work at home……….hopefully now it will be work from JAIL.. She should have gotton out and got her a real job like the rest of us………….instead of sittin on the couch eatin bom bom’s. They for sure deserve what they get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I feel someone is gonna get PAID off…………….watch and see.

By: Bama Boy

Bama Boy — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:24:28 +0000

Just Sayin you are exactly right. I smelled something funny from the start and never gave her a dime of my money.

By: huh

huh — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:14:48 +0000

@Bama Boy

Hard to read through the religious nonsense comment, bottom line is the lady didnt have cancer and stole from the entire community. They used the money for themselves (supposedly, will see once the trial is complete)

Its bad enough to be a fraud , but to claim you have cancer and take money thats the lowest form of low. Think of all the people that really do have cancer that could have used that money and support instead

If convicted I am sure she will have plenty of time to think about it while sitting in jail