Police Officer Lee Stewart Newbill

Officer Newbill, i'm sorry for what happened to you that day 18 years ago as your murder was vile and cruel in every aspect of the way. There shouldn't have been a reason as to why you were killed, other than the man that took your life was nothing short of evil, and he deserved what was coming to him in the end as karma caught up to him. I'm not sure what his motives were as to why he did what he did, as it's a question that will probably be unsolved, and it may still linger in the air from time to time. But, he was a coward in death as he took his life afterwards and after he did what he had to do, as he put himself in the ground. Although it could've been different, it's a sign that he was atleast bold enough to dig his own grave. In other words, i'd like to pass on to the positive side of things. Not only were you an officer who protected and served his community, but you also served in the U.S. Army, meaning you served your country as serving your city was probably not enough, as you knew you wanted to become a protector to those in need. It takes alot of bravery and courage to not only become a police officer, but a soldier on top of that which says alot and it means more than just alot to be a soldier too. If becoming a soldier and serving your country and becoming a police officer in the end doesn't hint at your strength, i'm not sure what will, since you clearly had it in you to be a sheepdog to those in need while ensuring the safety of others, and putting their safety over yours. And although i never personally met you nor knew you, i can tell you were a man who got along easy with those you came in contact with and left a lasting impression on the people you talked to, as i read that you saved a man's life by explaining to him on his 2nd DUI charge that what he was doing wasn't only hurting himself, but to those around him, meaning you knew that their were husband's and wive's who had their own issues revolving drugs and alcohol, and you were able to put a stop to it by telling them the consequences that will follow if they continued down that route, as you were an angel sent down to help people with addictions and help solve their problems, as you were a man sent by God to do what you did. And even in your last moments you fought till the end, as i read that before you were shot and wounded, you told another officer to take cover while you fought back, which means that you were selfless until the end. Another thing i'd like to add is that i'm sure your children have grown up and learned more about who their father was, and i'm sure that one day your son may carry your legacy where it was unfortunately left off, and that your legacy will always be remembered for as long as time goes on. I'd like to believe that as long as your name is said and your story is told, you aren't truly dead or forgotten as you live on in the minds and hearts of others, and your legacy will always be honored and talked about. Although your killing was senseless, i think it tells alot on how evil and cruel most people are in this world, especially in this day and age. It shows that there truly are people in this world who don't care for others, and they don't stop and think before doing such actions, as they are possessed with rage to the point they believe that what they'll do is right when in reality, it isn't as their actions only effect not just themselves, but to those they harm along with the families they tore apart in the process. It'll never make sense to me why people look down on law enforcement as targets, when in reality, police are the backbone for protection alongside the Army, as in if we didn't have police, then the world would be gone to waste and would be taken over with wrath. But all in all, those who harm police deserve their punishment in the afterlife, as their is a special place in hell for those who are evil and cruel enough to harm and murder police, as police are sent down by the man himself to protect and serve, and to put everyone's safety over their own, and if that isn't selfless, i don't know what is. And i know that i am not a police officer myself, but i am aware that it is a shame that not all police don't make it home to their families, which is sad but unfortunately true, and with vile people roaming the earth like the man who killed you at one point, it only adds further questions to how worse people will be in the future if they're that willing to tear families apart and only add further damage, as all people like that deserve to either be sealed away permanently, or be put in the ground. Other than that, it's safe to say that the man who killed you is facing his punishment in the afterlife, as Karma has caught up to him in the end and made him pay the price, as it's between him and his God on what happens to him, but i think we all know where he is now due to his actions he did that day that lead him there. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing that your service to the citizens of Moscow and the people of Idaho is appreciated, along with your service to all of us in America, as your service to your country and people will never be forgotten, and as long as your name is said and you're remembered, you aren't truly dead as you live on in the hearts and minds of others, and as people learn more about your story and who you were as an individual, it'll add more to your memory as people will further want to know more about you and pay their respects. Rest Well Mr. Newbill.

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

June 29, 2025