Eva Gibson

Hutton Peter Gibson (1918–2020) was an American-born writer, World War II veteran, and the 1968 Jeopardy! grand champion. He was also the father of actor Mel Gibson. Gibson became known for his strong criticisms of the post-Vatican II Catholic Church and traditionalist Catholics who did not adhere to sedevacantism. He asserted that the Second Vatican Council was a conspiracy and questioned the legitimacy of subsequent popes. Gibson's views were disseminated through his newsletter, "The War is Now!", and self-published collections. He also made controversial statements regarding the Holocaust, which he described as largely fictional, and suggested the September 11 attacks were remotely controlled.

Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson's early life was marked by the deaths of his mother and father. He pursued theological studies briefly but left, later working for various organizations and serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he married and raised a large family. A significant injury in the 1960s led to a lawsuit and a substantial award, after which Gibson relocated his family to Australia. He became active in traditionalist Catholic circles there, publicly challenging the validity of the papacy following Pope John XXIII. Beyond his theological writings, Gibson was a notable quiz show contestant, achieving national recognition on Jeopardy! and later participating in Australian quiz programs.

Hutton Gibson was a prominent voice in sedevacantist circles, arguing that the papal see has been vacant since the death of Pope Pius XII. He believed that the Second Vatican Council represented a significant departure from Catholic doctrine and was orchestrated as a 'Masonic plot backed by the Jews'. Gibson was critical not only of the official Catholic Church after Vatican II but also of other traditionalist groups, such as the Society of Saint Pius X, who did not accept his sedevacantist conclusions. He published his views extensively through his newsletter, "The War is Now!", and in collections like "Is the Pope Catholic?" and "The Enemy is Here!". Gibson also expressed extreme skepticism regarding historical events, notably claiming the Holocaust was fabricated and largely fictional, and suggesting the 9/11 attacks were not carried out by the hijackers indicated.

Born in Peekskill, New York, Hutton Peter Gibson was the son of John Hutton Gibson, a businessman, and Eva Mylott, an opera singer. He was raised in Chicago, experiencing the early loss of both parents. After graduating high school at 15, he briefly studied for the priesthood but left the seminary. He worked for Western Union and the Civilian Conservation Corps before serving as a Signal Corps officer in the U.S. Army during World War II, notably at the Battle of Guadalcanal. Following his military service, he married Anne Patricia Reilly in 1944, with whom he had ten children. The family later relocated to Australia.

In 1968, Hutton Gibson achieved significant public recognition as the grand champion of the game show Jeopardy!, winning over $5,000 and a cruise. His success on the show was notable, as he had moved his family to Ireland during the period of his initial appearances. He continued to participate in quiz shows in Australia, reportedly winning substantial prizes in later years. His later life involved periods of residence in Australia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Gibson remarried in 2002 after the death of his first wife.

“a Masonic plot backed by the Jews”

“Garrulous Karolus the Koran-Kisser”

“Go and ask an undertaker or the guy who operates the crematorium what it takes to get rid of a dead body. It takes twenty liters of petrol and 20 minutes. Now, six million?”

“There weren't even that many Jews in all of Europe.”

“Anyway, there were more after the war than before.”