"Danny Gave Her All of the Things in Their Home"
Dr. Walt Thompson's Claims
In May and June 2006, 3ABN board chairman Dr. Walt Thompson made certain claims about what
3ABN president Danny Shelton did for 3ABN ex-co-founder Linda Shelton after he divorced her.
We have previously discussed Dr. Thompson's claims regarding
paying off Linda's car and
Alyssa's car.
On this page we discuss another point of trivia: Walt's claim that Danny gave Linda everything in the house.
The following two different letters contained identical wording regarding what Danny had
allegedly done for Linda after their divorce.
May 16, 2006
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-------- Original Message --------
| From: |
Walt Thompson |
| CC: |
Mollie Steenson |
| Subject: |
3abn |
| Date: |
May 16, 2006 10:59:28 PM EDT |
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Dear ******,
Thanks for your interest in 3ABN and your willingness to share your questions, concerns and accompanying info.
...
Just to make this letter a bit more complete, let me tell
you what I know about Danny's attempt to save Linda for himself
- even after the divorce papers were signed. ...
He bought her interest in the house, helped her move to Southern
Illinois, build a porch on her home their, gave her all of the
things in their home including things that were really his. ...
...
You have the choice of accepting this account that is written
as carefully and honestly as I know how, or of accepting the
things Linda is telling people. ...
Sincerely in Jesus' precious name,
Walter Thompson
Chairman, 3Abn Board
Walter Thompson MD
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June 13, 2006
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-------- Original Message --------
| From: |
Walt Thompson |
| Subject: |
Re: 3abn |
| Date: |
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:24:27 -0500 |
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Dear ******,
Thank you for your e mail sharing your frustrations with 3ABN.
It is understandable that you may feel frustrated regarding the
breakup of Danny and Linda. You are not alone. ...
...
Just to make this letter a bit more complete, let me tell
you what I know about Danny's attempt to save Linda for himself
- even after the divorce papers were signed. ...
He bought her interest in the house, helped her move to Southern
Illinois, build a porch on her home there, gave her all of the
things in their home including things that were really his. ...
...
... If you have
further questions or need further evidence, please let me know.
Sincerely in Jesus' precious name,
Walter Thompson MD
Chairman, 3ABN Board
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A Month Later, Danny Shelton Contradicts Walt Thompson
Just one month latter, Danny's Financial
Affidavit of July 13, 2006, counters Walt's claims by alleging that Danny did keep a number of major items
in the house, major items that Linda relinquished all claims to:
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ASSETS (CONT.)
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, APPLIANCES AND ALL OTHER PROPERTY NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED: |
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"Denny" is apparently a typo by Danny's attorney.
So who is telling the truth on this one? Is Walt Thompson correct when he says in May and June 2006 that
Danny gave Linda everything in the house? Or is Danny correct when he testifies that he owns and possesses the
above of list of items?
Linda Sells "All Household Furniture" to Danny
We first note a copy of the Bill of Sale signed on June 4, 2004, by which Linda sold "all household furniture"
to Danny:
BILL OF SALE
I, LINDA S. SHELTON, ... do hereby sell, assign,
transfer and set over to DANNY L SHELTON, his executors, administrators,
and assigns, all my interest in the following, to-wit:
All outside lawn furniture, the sauna, the Bow-Flex exercise
machine and all household furniture, furnishings and appliances
and all contents of residence at 2954 New Lake Road, West Frankfort,
Illinois, except two (2) glass cases, furniture Linda brought
into the marriage before the marriage, two (2) treadmills and
all antiques and knick-knacks currently in the basement and closets.
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We are unable to find a comparable Bill of Sale by which Danny sold any items to Linda.
Thus, technically speaking, everything excluded above is still owned by both Danny and Linda.
That Danny does claim ownership of everything excluded from the June 4, 2004, house agreement
is clear from the following email that Danny sent Linda on September 14, 2004:
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-------- Original Message --------
| From: |
Danny Shelton |
| To: |
Linda Shelton |
| Subject: |
Re: Re: |
| Date: |
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:15 AM |
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Linda, ....
The big Ryder truck is in San Antonio Sunday. It won't be
home until about Tues. or Wed.
You will have had time to sign the agreement by then. If you
don't sign the agreement I will be much better off financially.
We will split everything 50/50 ....
We then would sell the assets including everything that you
have packed and taken from the house already. The things at your
trailer and well as your mini store it in Marion, as well as
all the things in the 3ABN barn, and all the things at Chuck's
parents storage facility.
The major things like the John Deere Gator and the Jacuzzi,
we would sell and split the money. The piano would go back to
3ABN since it really belongs to them. ...
According to our house agreement I bought every major thing
in the house except the 6 items you listed and any of the old
furniture you brought into the marriage.
Linda, I not too worried that you won't sign this agreement.
Financially, this would be in my favor as compared to the way
it stands now.
I'll let you take the things on the truck plus another load
from your Marion Rental place plus the things in the barn, But
if you decide not to sign our agreement it will be your responsibility
to bring everything back so we can split it up.
This email serves as official notice that if you use my truck
to haul all these items to Springfield and you decide not to
sign the settlement agreement, that you are responsible for bringing
all the items that you have taken back to be split up.
... I've already told you the agreement as
your attorney has it, stands. I'm not willing to modify it. It's
a take it or leave it. I'm happy either way.
...
Who would have thought that all of this would have started
over so called innocent phone calls for hours at a time.
...
Love is forever
Dan
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Linda Says, "Danny Is Correct"
Since we already covered Linda's counterclaims to Walt's statement in an
earlier
discussion, we quote here only that part which deals with the things in the house.
Did Danny give Linda "all of the things in their home" as Walt claims, or did Linda sell "all [the]
household furniture" to Danny? Six months after Walt's claims, Linda wrote:
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-------- Original Message --------
| From: |
Linda Shelton |
| Subject: |
RE: 3abn questions |
| Date: |
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:18:34 -0700 |
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... I will answer your questions.
...
9) No, he did not give me "all of the things in the home..."
He has all of the furniture, the boat, the jacuzzi, the sauna,
about 18 Gibson guitars, the horses, horse trailor, etc...subject
to divorce case which is pending.
...
I am still much in prayer about this "whole thing." The Church at large is affected big-time
by all of this. This must be the first concern.
Blessings to you and yours,
Linda Shelton
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A later note was more detailed:
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-------- Original Message --------
| From: |
[Linda Shelton] |
| To: |
****** |
| Subject: |
RE: 3abn questions |
| Date: |
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:52:09 -0700 (PDT) |
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Hi Bob,
Dan basically got all of the bedroom furniture (two sets &
one queen bed & frame), 5 couches, chairs, tables, dining set
& buffet, bar stools, appliances, 2 desks, outside furniture,
etc. I got my Dad's old bedroom set, my kid's old set (minus
mattresses), my doll house, knick-knack cases. Dan did purchase
some new furniture for me for the small mobile home where I moved.
Hope this helps.
LS
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The Mover Testifies, "Danny Is Telling the Truth"
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-------- Original Message --------
| From: |
[Derrell Mundall] |
| To: |
****** |
| Subject: |
Danny is telling the truth |
| Date: |
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:00:46 -0700 |
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Hey ******,
Having helped Linda with her move to Springfield in 2004,
I can testify for Danny that he is telling the truth in his financial
affidavit where he lists assets that did not go with Linda. I
helped move a bedroom set that had been in her family, and a
few other items of furniture that had come from Danny's house.
A number of the items that we moved were new. It was my understanding
that Danny bought her new furniture to replace some of the things
that we did not move, such as the living room furniture and others.
Derrell
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Remaining Questions
How Did Walt Thompson Get It Wrong?
Where or how did Dr. Thompson come up with his list of things Danny did for Linda after their divorce, and
how did he end up with that list being so wrong? One might assume that Danny was his source of information,
but how does one find out for sure? Who on Danny's side would be willing to comment on this question?
Where Are All the Guitars?
Danny lists one Martin guitar as a $9,000 asset in his July 13, 2006, financial affidavit. Yet
Linda refers to 18 guitars that Danny still possesses. Why aren't the other 17 or so guitars listed in
his financial affidavit? Why does he list only one?
That there is more than one guitar involved is fairly certain from the June 4, 2004, house agreement
which, while it doesn't say how many guitars are involved, it does say "guitars," letting us know that there
is more than one:
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Linda agrees to sign a Bill of Sale to Danny (see attached Exhibit B incorporated herein by reference)
for her entire interest in the contents of said marital residence including sauna, outside lawn furniture,
except certain items listed on attached Exhibits B & C, incorporated herein by reference. The horses and
guitars and miscellaneous small items are not part of this agreement.
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