The Federal Bureau of Investigation never had a case against Henry Lee Lucas. It had a laboratory, and for nine years police departments across the country sent it the physical evidence from killings they thought he might have done. That is what these 774 pages are: ten releases of Bureau paper on a man who was never a federal defendant, most of it the correspondence of the FBI Laboratory in Washington with sheriffs in Nevada, Delaware, Arkansas, Texas, California and Florida, and the laboratory's reports back. Lucas does not speak in them, and the Bureau's own cover sheets spell his name Henrey.
The oldest material predates anyone connecting him to anything. In September 1977 a seven-year-old named Lisa Bonham was sent home from Idlewild Park in Reno for more money to ride the little train, and did not arrive. Her clothes were found in a paper sack in a rest-stop trash can near Verdi; what animals had left of her was found in November on a hillside three miles into California. The Las Vegas office asked Quantico for a profile and the laboratory for hair and fiber comparisons on a suspect arrested in a stolen Volkswagen, and none of it went anywhere. In July 1985 the Washoe County sheriff wrote to the Director asking the laboratory to reopen the file, because Lucas had by then confessed to a killing in Davis, California, on the day after Lisa disappeared and had put himself on Interstate 80 out of Reno to do it. The Bureau's report of November 1985 says the latent prints from the sack and the purse were not his.
The same pattern repeats through the file, one department at a time. The Delaware State Police send the laboratory everything from Linda O'Day's bedroom in Dover, where she was found stabbed through the heart on the first of June 1981, and come back in 1982 and 1984 with hair samples from Lucas and Ottis Toole. The Arkansas State Police reopen the death of Abe Pipkin, a night security officer in Beebe beaten twenty-seven times with what the medical examiner thought was a tire tool in April 1977, and in 1985 Lucas is charged with his capital murder on the strength of a detailed admission. The Tehama County sheriff in California sends dirt from two crime scenes and the sweepings from Lucas's car after a fourteen-year-old named Rashell Ward was taken on her way to school. Dallas sends the cartridge case from a savings and loan in Abilene where the lone employee, Lynn Gray, was shot in the back of the head on the floor in March 1980, and asks whether it matches a killing at Oplin. Nearly all of the laboratory's answers are the same answer: the hairs are different, the soil could not be associated, no identification was effected.
Two documents stand apart. In May 1984 an agent in San Antonio wrote up what Lucas and Toole had each told him about a satanic organization they called the Hands of Death, in the Everglades and in Mexico, and sent the reports to eleven field offices and the legal attache in Mexico City with the note that a state source said Lucas had made the whole thing up and that the Texas Department of Public Safety had already concluded it did not exist. And in February 1986 a letter from Lucas's court-appointed lawyer in El Paso, Arvel Ponton, reached the Director's desk: nobody, anywhere in the United States, was to interview his client again without counsel present. It is the last word in the file, and it is the only page in it that Lucas himself would have wanted written.
Nothing on this page is a transcript, and the two reports that come closest need the plainest warning. The San Antonio office's accounts of the Hands of Death are FD-302s, an agent's narrative of what a prisoner in the Williamson County jail said to him, in the agent's words and order, with the speaker's name blacked out under exemption b7C. One of the two men is Toole, who gives his age as thirty-seven and says he was taken to his first meeting as a teenager in Jacksonville before he ever met Lucas; the other is Lucas. What they describe, a woman killed on an altar and her body eaten, is repeated here because it is in the record and because the record also contains its own verdict: the covering airtel says a Department of Public Safety source had been told by one of the two that Lucas invented it, and that the DPS had investigated and found no such organization. Read the reports as a specimen of what Lucas and Toole would say to a federal agent in 1984, not as an account of anything that happened.
The Bureau was never investigating Lucas for anything, and the shape of the file shows it. There is no Bureau case file with his name on it, no summary of the confessions and no view of whether they were true; the Lucas Homicide Task Force was a Texas Ranger operation and its papers are on a separate page in this archive. What the field offices did was relay evidence for local departments under what the Bureau calls domestic police cooperation, and what the laboratory did was compare hairs, fibers, soil, blood groups and bullets and write back. When the laboratory said the head hair on a victim's clothing was not his, as it did for Carol Ann Lane in North Carolina in 1984, that was as far as the Bureau's opinion went. One later sheet, placed on top of the file in 1999, records that one or more of the laboratory examiners whose work appears here was among the thirteen criticized in the Justice Department Inspector General's 1997 report on the FBI Laboratory. It does not say which report, or which examiner.
Records of a federal agency released under the Freedom of Information Act carry no copyright, and neither do the letters from state police, sheriffs and district attorneys that the Bureau filed with them. Two things in the release do. Sixteen pages are a magazine article on Lucas, a long piece that opens by comparing his story to Deliverance and In Cold Blood and includes Joyce Lemons and the Dead Reckoning of his confessions, and a page at the end is a newspaper clipping. Both are described here and not printed. Everything else is public domain. The scans were made by a private requester and put on the Internet Archive, which hosts the copy and holds nothing; for a certified copy the request goes to the FBI's Record/Information Dissemination Section under the subject's name.
About 260 of the 774 pages are a machine talking to itself. In May 1983, at the request of the Tehama County undersheriff, the laboratory's Elemental Analysis Unit ran neutron activation analysis on twenty-five sample bullets and the fragment from Rashell Ward's body, and the printouts of every run, sample weights, acquisition times, peak channels and concentrations of copper, antimony and arsenic, are all in the release. They are numbers, and where the scanner did not read them as numbers it read them as noise. They are not printed. Nor are the laboratory's grouping worksheets, the blood, semen and saliva grids from the Bonham, Pipkin and O'Day cases, whose columns come through as a shuffle of specimen numbers, nor the exemption sheets and invoices of contents that separate one document from the next. The capture's own test on four pages of the largest release put two reading engines in agreement one word in five, and that is what those pages are. The correspondence reads. We print 24,941 of the 158,734 words the scan recovered.
We closed the letters the scanner had scattered inside words, repaired 336 misreadings where exactly one real word fit, split 324 words the scan had welded together, and ran the repairs back against the source. Fifty-eight came back, and we read the list rather than trust it: most were a preposition welded to the article after it, which we split, but several were the scanner's own dropped apostrophes offered as corrections, and where a repair of "cant" or "wont" had been undone into a different word we could not always tell which one, so a few contractions on this page may read wrong. Capitalized words were never touched, so Officer Pipkin's name comes through as PIPKIN and once as PIljffTN, and every redacted name appears as the bracket or the stray "I I" the scanner made of the black box. Teletypes typed in capitals have been set in sentence case. Where a report is repeated in the release, as the Bonham laboratory reports are, it is printed once.
Begin release freedom of Information Privacy acts Subject henrey Lee Lucas Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mr, Parnkoff Chief of Police ijQuJdi Post Office Box 6108 Kennewick, Washington telephonically furnished to your department on January 4, 1984, The latent fingerprints prwvlcmaly reported In thla case were not Identified with the cegparable areas of the available fingerprints of Henry Leejgucaa, FBI 661111Be Clearly and completely recorded inred tip areas of the fingers of this individual are needed for a conclusive comparison of one latent fingerprint. There are no pelts prints contained in our Identification Division files for Luoas.
Mr. William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, 20535 40629004 Attention: Hair Analyst FBI Lab No: MD RE: Suspect(s): Henry Lee Victim(s): Carol Ann Lane Offense: Homicide APPROX.
evidence described below is enclosed being forwarded under separate cO for examination by the FBI Laboratory.
3This evidence is being submitted in connection with an official invest criminal matter. It was not, nor will it be, subjected to the aamer OO technical examination by other experts.
Victim was found ma ditch in. Currituck County, North Victim resided Norfolk, Virginia.
Victim had been stabbed repeatedly. Examination of vaginal specimens collected from the victim revealed the presence of spermatozoa. Suspect has been developed recently and hair samples have been obtained for compar ison to previous results issued by Hof the hair analysis section.
DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE: (Previously submitted to FBI on October 21, Ala: Hair removed from pants of victim.
Compare questioned hair samples, Items Ala and with known hair samples from the victim. Items and A3h; please identify any hair which is foreign to that of the victim with respect to color, race, etc. And compare to suspects standards, See attached FBI Lab Report previously issued reference this case.
Agent Upon completion of your analysis, please send the evidence, along with your report to copy of your report to Supervisor! Box 3720, Greenville, North Carolina.
August 13, 1984 Agent SRAI, Poet Office Box 1066 Elisabeth City, North Caroline 27909
HOMICIDE YOUR NO. ril Ho. Lab Ho. North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Reference Letter dated June 25, 1984 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Specimens Head hairs from LUCAS Pubic hairs from LUCAS Result of examinati oni The head hair of Caucasian origin previptJisly mentioned in the FBI Laboratory report dated December 15, 1976 MD) is microscopically different from the head hair sample from LUCAS and could not be associated with him i Supervisor Post Office Box 3720 Greenville, North Carolina Page 1 (over) This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related investigation ora subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding.
It is noted that hair characteristics may change over a period of time.
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Examination requested by Raleigh, North Carolina Reference: Letter dated June 25, 1984 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Specimens received:
tlioroucopio Analyses Mr. bay wood Starling Director Horth Carolina Stats Bureau of Xnvsstigation tforth Carolina 27601 Supervisor Post Office Box Grean villa, North Carolina Pag 1 (over) This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected wiik an official investigation of a criminal mat tet and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the investigation ora subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory rep ent in connection with a civil proceeding.
Hair from victims pants (Ala) uT-ir victims sweater iair auple from vie tin Pubic hair sample from victim (A3h) Result of examination:
Specimen consists of a single head hair of Caucasian origin. This head ha.t.T a cluish tint which is sometimes observed in hairs from older persons. The 01 hair is microscopically different from the head hairs from the victim and did not originate rrom ner. It is suitable for comparison purposes and lias been counted on a glass microscope slide.
I Agunt Post Office BOX 1988 Elisabeth City Berth Curoliaa 5 Invoice of Contents Case 40889004 SMD Your Til 1M-S-S Return to Lab Mo. Ext
General (oig) Department of Justice, critical of forensic Work performed by certain Lab Examiners
Synopsiss To place this document on record in the Task Force control file and to place a copy on the top serial in every investigative file containing forensic work performed by any of the thirteen Laboratory Examiners whose scientific work was criticized
Reference: Serial 82 Details: BE ADVISED, one or more of the Laboratory Examiners who performed scientific analysis in this investigation was criticized in the OIG's report issued on April 15, 1997. The OIG conducted a thorough review of allegations of wrongdoing and improper practices within certain sections of the FBI Laboratory.
It issued a report which, among other findings, was critical of the scientific work performed by thirteen individual examiners assigned to the Lab. The allegations and criticisms concerning these individuals varies greatly and in some instances is case specific.
The criticized examiners are, in alphabetical order:
Mark and place this communication as the Permanent Top Serial of each section of each investigative file identified for inclusion in the FBI Laboratory Review Project.
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office 911 Parr Boulevard Reno, Nevada 89512 Invoice of Contents Description of Contents FBI File Case 20407021 SRO Your 4159990461 El Return to Shipping To Koo a Room
Ext Air Freight and Express Services Mail Room 162 Overnight (registered mail) 2-Day Standard Service FMSS Supply Room, CD Saturday Delivery (not registered) Economy Days Service) CD Deferred Days Service) Hazardous Materials Only Weight of Hazardous Materials Packaged By Signature Date All items listed above are contained in this package.
A detailed description items will be found in Bureau communication dated 6/15/92
Being sent to the Bureau under separate cover are six boxes containing evidence mailed Air Mail Special Delivery, 9/7/77, from the Reno, Nevada,
is concerning following this matter:
On 974/77, Victim, age seven, reported missing from a oark in Atenn where she had gone to ol$y with her brother. clothing found by local citizen in brown paper sack in a rest stop garbage can, west of Reno, near Verdi, Nevada. Pine needles were found in sack together of string possibly used to tie victim hands. Clothing has not been examined by the Reno Police Department (RPD) nor have latent prints been lifted from the sack. 0 On FBI Number was arrested in a stolen Volkswaaen in the 8 Bureau 6 package copies) 2 Las Vetjas Approved
same park where the girl was abducted, I considered a prime suspect in the abduction as some string found in Volkswagen which appeared to the RPD to be identical to that found in the sack containing the victim's clothing. On 9/7/77 the RPD decided the string was not identical.
still a prime suspect in view of the fact he has prior arrests and conviction for child molesting.
clothing taken from him at time of arrest and held as evidence although he was allowed to keep his underwear. This fact was not determined until 9/7/77. All items in the stolen Volkswagan seized as evidence.
Victim described as follows:
POB Portola, California Height Weight FBI Number It is noted thatl Iwas interviewed concerning the stolen Volkswagen during which time he stated the blood
stains on his shoes and shirt were the result of a nose bleed.
It is requested that the evidence be examined for evidentiary value.
It is requested this be handled expeditiously and the evidence and evidence taqs be returned to the Reno when examination completed.
Samples of blood, saliva and hair taken by I I Criminologist, Washoe County Sheriff's b7C Department, and his technicians.
I I requested that suspect's clothing be examined for semen stains.
Items of evidence should be returned to the Las Vegas Division when examination completed.
Described asa bor Brown, ssani FBI Number Martinez California, parent Address California, Telephone
in the pillow case. IhpI i vor ori the pillow case to the Laboratory andl I under chain of custody.
(Phonetic) who escaped at the time ofl arrest and it is not known which clothing belongs to whom.
that according to the records, was with another white male individual identified as who escaped at the time of their arrest, has admitted to a purse snatching in the Los Angeles County area prior to coming to San Diego. No further infor mation is available in that matter. pointed out that all items contained in the cardboard box, as en closed, were obtained by him from the Chrysler vehicle, and the items contained in the pillow case were seized by Detective turned over the above items under proper chain or custody to and all items were properly receipted for. A list of the items con tained in the evidence as provided by the San Diego, California, Police Department, is attached hereto.
As contained in referenced teletype, Laboratory should note that Las Vegas has forwarded items of evidence in captioned case to the FBI Laboratory as obtained in the Reno, Nevada, case.
During telephone conversations with the Reno, Nevada, Resident Agency and conversations with the San Diego, California, Police Department Detectives, it has been determined that there may have been pine needles in the clothing at Reno, Nevada, and the fact that the victim is blond, it is noted that among evidence obtained bvl lare b7C some samplings of pine needles or green shrub material.
Also obtained bvl Iwas a small bindle containing hairs off the front seat. There was also a bindle containing red shrub material found on the front floor of the vehicle.
Hair and Fiber Unit is requested to conduct any logical comparison of items found in San Diego with items retrieved in bag containing victim*s clothing, among which might be considered are analysis of the bindle of red shrub material as to possible origin, comparison of hair fibers found in the vehicle at San Diego with hair fibers found at the Reno, Nevada, crime scene and comparison of pine needles or green shrub material obtained from the vehicle at San Diego, California, with that allegedly obtained among victim's clothing.
The Latent Fingerprint Section is requested to compare prints contained on ten latent fingerprint cards as enclosed with fingerprints developed in this case at Reno, Nevada.
1. Will, through juvenile authorities, attempt to obtain fingerprints of the subject inasmuch as he allegedly may have been arrested under an alias of I I as an adult, which information was provided by the San Diego, California, Police Department.
2. Will attempt to develop additional background information concerning I Iwho was with subject at the time of his arrest and escape.
Las Vegas is being furnished copy of the Evidence List obtained at San Diego for future reference.
Roc Mgnt TO DIP ECTOR ROUTINE Inv Tech Sarvt SoN DIEGO PRIORITY Training PvifeUc Alls. OIL Telephone CLEAR
0 sept. 23, 1977, Detective Reno San Diego, California on, who advised That Iwas arrested in San Diego ast history of child abuse.
Light brown to brown head hairs exhibiting Caucasian characteristics were found on or in specimens through Qll, and Blond red blond pubic hairs, also exhibiting Caucasian characteristics, were found on specimens and
Dark brown head hairs exhibiting Negroid characteristics were found In the debris from specimens through and Qll. Many of the above hairs are suitable for significant comparison purposes in the event known hair samples are submitted.
Pine needle debris was Included in specimens through through and Although the above-described debris is too limited to identify to species type, similarities were noted between the debris from and the debris from
It was determined that the string and the string are dissimilar.
No transfer of textile fibers was found between the olothlng of the suspect (Items through and the clothing from the victim (Items through
You will be advised of the results of the latent fingerprint examinations of specimen and the ALSO SUBMITTED Items by a separate report. Additional Laboratory examinations are currently In progress, and you will be advised of their results and the disposition of the submitted Items Immediately upon completion.
Debris removed from shorts String removed from bag with victimfs clothes 'Was a lie String from trunk of Volkswagen
Miscellaneous papers removed from Volkswagen Paper Galaxy took Toy plastic knife Plastic cup Chapstiok Pen top Heineken bottley Plastic handle Pepsi cap Pfesfto (LoK*? I fife Page 3
Pubic hair combings from Liquid blood sample fros Saliva sample from Head hair sajnole Result of examination:
This report supplements and completes the FBI Laboratory report For a complete listing of the submitted items through and the ALSO SUBMITTED items please refer to that report, dated 9-21-77.
Grouping testa conducted on specimens and disclosed that I belongs to blood group "AM and is a secretor.
Specimens through and through were examined for the presence of bloodstains; however, none were found.
Semen containing spermatozoa, male reproductive cells, was identified on and Grouping tests conducted on those stains containing semen indicated the presence of the factor. No semen was found on through Specimen consists of three tar-coated rock fragments. Tar-coated rocks are ver common on roadways.
The head hair sample and the pubic hair combings were compared with the human hairs previously reported as found on and with no comparison matches found.
I tons Ttlksvagtti 02 from floor 03 Debris Debris from under funds fetf Gil.
Brown paper bag with miscellaneous papers Pill bottle Brown paper bag Miscellaneous papers removed from Volkswagen Paper plate Oalaxy book Toy plastic knife Plastic cup Chapstlok Pen top Helneken bottle Plastic handle Pepsi cap Pag 3
SAC, San Diego POSSIBLE KIDNAP, AlAillft Invoice of Contents Crypt Trans, NOV 8 1877, i rnrtAort Radio Engineering
Purse containing bill and pla coa of paper Document Numerous miscellaneous Iters 715009 I Radio Engineering
REQUESTED BY Brown paper bag, i Furse containing SI bill and places of paper Murerous miscellaneous Items TMs report confirms and supplements inforratlon furnished telephonically on
The specimens were examined and fifty-nine latent dIp ad fIngerprints and thirteen latent pair prints of value Dep AD Inv were developed on a piece of paper from the purse bearing Asst dif printing the brown paper bag, a drinking glass Adrn Ext Affairs und on paper items.
Intel I Legal Coun Plan 8. Insp Rec Mgt Assistant Director, Identification Division Spec Training Inv Telephone mail teletype unit CD Director's Sec'y
Lb clrilU Examination by: to Examiner: Noted By Examination requested by: Las Reference: Airtej. 9/7/77 Glase Specimens received: 9/12/77 Items
slfrown bag with miscellaneous papers Pill bottle paper bag Miscellaneous papers removed from Volkswagen Paper plate Galaxy bjook Toy plastic knife Plastic Chapstick Pen top bottle Plastic handle Pepsi cap fAsT Page 3
EXAMINATION SPECIMENS San Diago unopened MAILED 19 tram floor of vehicle, Twelve lifts manberad 1 tkmig 12
Twelve latent four latent pain print and on latent iso pre talon, which ita fingerprint or partial pain print, of value are present on ten lifts, Assoc Dir latent prints of value are dreamt or developed on Dep ADAdm too lift or and Dep Asst AD Inv RFC-85 32 7 Tha la tint peine with comparable areas of latent prints previously reported Em thia out thout effecting an identification Gen inv (Continued on next page) Ident Intel!_.
SAC, San Diego Havwbn 1, 1977 Based cm the Information furnished, no fingerprint records wsre located in the Identifiestion Division files fori orl You will naive a separate report concerning the result of the laboratory examination, as 'well as the disposition of ell submitted Items Page 2
Plant material Beige T-shirt Broun jacket Yellow T-shirt Blue slacks (li) LrOng-slaevad blue shirt Rad shorts Red shorts Yallow shorts Yallow shorts QS1 Brown corduroy slacks Short-sleeved blue T-shirt Short-sleeved sports shirt Blue jeans Blue corduroy jeans Blue jeans White shorts Blue shorts Whits underwear White underwear Unopened Budweiser beer can Q62-Q63 White green trim sweatsocks Page 2
Q64-Q65 White with gold and blue trim aweatsocka Q66-Q67 White with red trim sweatsocks Q68-Q69 White with purple trim sweatsocks Q70-Q75 White sweatsocks
To Director, FBI 9/27/77 Attention FBI Laboratory I I serology Unit ft From San Diego (ruc)
Las Vegas) Re Las Vegas teletype dated 9/23/77. Enclosed for the Bureau Laboratory is one box containing unprocessed physical evidence obtained from Number
For the information of the Laboratory and Las Vegas, San Diego, California, Police Department, was contacted on 9/26/77 and he advised that all evidence available in the case involving I I San Diego Police Department Number 77-64954, was available at the San Diecro Police Department Laboratory under the custody of1 IEvidence Technician. I vised thatl I performed the crime scene on the Chrysler vehicle bearing Nevada License Number 195 which was impounded after the arrest ofl I by the San Diego Police Department on 9/22/77. I I advised that all evidence collected I was separately taken into custody by him; however, apparently has never been pro ces sed by the San Diego Police Department Laboratory awaiting transmittal to FBI Laboratory. I I advised that on 9/22/77 he went to the Dana Inn, 1710 West Mission Bay Drive, Room 527.
pointed out that he obtained a pillow case containing various items of clothing and a full Budweiser beer can from the Manager of the Dana Inn Motel who had cleaned the room and Bureau
2-Las Vegas 1-San Diego Buy US. Savings Bonds Kcgularly on the Fay roll Savings Flan soto tio
in the pillow case. 1I delivered deliver the pillow case to the Laboratory ancl under chain of custody.
For information of the Laboratory, Hair and Fiber Unit, none of the clothing or other possible items in the pillow case were removed for fear of possible contamination inasmuch as some fibers or hair may remain in the pillow case. It is noted that the suspect in this case. I was rooming with another individual identified as
produced all evidence obtained in the case involving I Iwho is currently being held by the San Diego Fraud charges. I ladvisedl jdate of birth isl I and that according to the records, was with another white male individual identified 1 who escaped at the time of their arrest.
For additional information, efforts to locate fingerprint cards for suspect negative inasmuch as he is a juvenile and fingerprints are not available, noting his date of birth is December 28, 1959.
00: Lee Vegas Examination requested by Sen Diego Reference Letter 9/27/77 ition requested Microscopic Analyses Fingerprint Remarks You will be advised of the results of the latent fingerprint examinations of specimens and the "Also Submitted item by separate report.
The submitted Items along with the glass microscope slides containing hairs are being returned to the San Diego office under separate cover by registered mail. In the event additional hair comparisons are desired UBVJLiVU the VtIV microscope iUAUtVBVUpV slides should be returned to the LAboratoi NOV 3 Enclosures Lab report
White plastic ball Metal fro front passenger door Metal fro front passenger door Blue towel White cloth sack White cloth rag 034 Orange T-shirt Green blanket Sweepings fro vehicle Hairs from front seat Plant material Button Page 1 (over)
00: Las Vegas Examination requested by: San Reference Lette 9/27/77 Specimens received 10/3/77 White plastio ball tf Metal from front passenger door Metal from front passenger door Blue towel White cloth sack White cloth rag Orange T-shirt Green blanket Sweepings from vehicle Hairs from front seat Plant material Button
White with gold and blue trim sweatsoeks 7 White with red trim sweatsoeks White with purple trim sweatsoeks Q70-Q75 White sweatsoeks
Ten white ca^ds containing latent lifts Card from floor of vehicle Page 3
Reno, Nevada Police Department and officials from the Sierra County, California Sheriff's Department, hatve requested the assistance Of SA I I Quantico, Virginia, for his opinions and preparation of a profile which Could possibly aid in the identification of the suspect in this matter. It is believed that SAl Jknowledge of sex crime matters could be of assistance in this case and UACB it is requested that SAI be allowed to travel to Reno for the above purpose.
I Reno, Nevada, Police Department and i officials of the Sierra County, California, Sheriff's Department should be advised that the Behavioral Science Unit of the Training Division pre pares profiles and renders assistance as requested. If assistance is desired, should furnish all crime scene photographs, police department reports, results of autopsy, and all available pertinent data to the Training Division along a state ment as to what type of information is desired.
Inasmuch as active investigation is being conducted in this matter as a kidnaping murder, should initiate such a request and coordinate with local authorities.
approx NOTE: On September 4, 1977, victim, aged 7, was reported missing from a park in Reno where she had gone to play with her brother. The victim's clothing was found in a brown paper sack in a rest stop garbage can west of Reno, Nevada. On 11/12/77, part of victim's remains California. Spine, scull and lower extremities of missing and assumed carried away by animals.
five copies fen and for other receiving offices one copy each of an LHlA setting forth modus operandi used in the abduction of
Receiving offices requested to disseminate LHM to local police denartpents and report similarities in abductions of to the Las Vegas Office.
at Martinez, California, stood 50 inches, weighed 48 pounds, was "slender with a fair complexion and sandy brown hair.
She lived atl Martinez, California, telephone number "TT5T On September 2,1377, she and her parents (and 12 year old brother) arrived in Reno, Nevada. where they planned to spend the last days of their vacation visiting relatives. The relatives reside near Idlewild Park, a popular area which has ponds with ducks, a swimming pool, and a Kiddie Land playground.
The Bonhams had been to Reno before and had allowed the children to walk to and froiru-thfioaxk. On September 3, 1977, Lisa and her brother.I I were given permission to play at the park. They rode a small train that passes through tlje park and after spending what money they had, sent Lisa home for more money.
went to the relatives home and inquired concerning The parents became concerned and began to look for Lisa. Lisa's parents advised that Lisa had never run awa before and had always stayed close to the family. It was also learned that Lisa had been molested at age three and would not allow a male, including her father, to enter the bathroom when she was there. After searching until approximately 5:00 PM, the Bonham's called the Reno Police Department.
brown paper bag at a rest stop near Verdi, Nevada. Also in the bag was a piece of twine, and some pine needles. Examination of the clothing by the FBI Laboratory determined semen stains were on Lisa's shirt, and stockings. It was also learned that the unknown Subject is an type secretor. All of Lisa's clothing was recovered, however, an ankle bracelet bearing her name was never found.
bond in a dens ely wooded area three miles into California Examination bythe Rend Deputy Coroner and a dentist confirmed through X-ray that the jaw was that of Lisa. A complete search of the area located the spatter remains of Lisa.
Animals had devoured her flesh leaving her bones scattered about the hillside where she was placed. The cause of death has not been determined at the present time. The Reno Deputy Coroner is unable to determine if the body was mutilated.
The area in which Lisa's remains were found is called the "Old Dog Valley Road." The actual name for the road is Sierra County, California, Route
is believed that the unknown subject who abducted Lisa had a good knowledge of the area because of the remote ness of the area. Lisa's remains were located approximately 100 yards off the road up a very steep hill.
Her body was hidden under a dense growth of Manzanita bush.
Since the abduction, the Manzanita has lost its foliage, and it appears as if she was hidden beneath the bush when it had leaves.
Enclosed for the Latent Fingerprint Section are the original latent case fingerprints I who was developed as a suspect by officers of Nevada, Police Department Sex 1 A JAPi Birthdate FBI Height Weight 215 pounds IfcjfcJ lis currently on parole in Reno, Nevada. i Bureau (Enc. 1) taaosa Approved Sent Per
I I initially charged with rape ofa Las Vegas. Nevada woman. and sentenced to 99 years on I I paroled to Reno 5/8/77.
I Iwas suspected of kidnaping, rape and murder of nine year old girl in Arizona however, facts of this case are unknown at this time.
The Latent Fingerprint Section is requested to compare latent case prints with those submitted by Las Vegas and as listed in re Lab report.
ERENCE Airtal 1/5/78 REQUESTED BY Las Vegas ringsrprtftts prints FBI The previously reported unidentified latent rints in this ca are no identical with the finger palm prints of 5 b7C The submitted prints ere
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Police Departments in the Denver Division, which covers Colorado and Wyoming, have been notified of information contained in referenced LHM.
If, at a future date positive information is developed, Denver will immediately forward it to the Las Vegas Division.
ttwa Bureau 2 Las Vegas A FEB 10 1978 1 Denver US. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings yan
Director, FBI (Attn: Identification Division, (Latent Fingerprint Section) From: sac, Las Vegas Subject: unsue^); lis atbonham Victim kidnaping Murder possible cgr
Enclosed for the Latent Fingerprint Section are major case prints ofl I white male, DOB I Sacramento, California, a possible suspect in this matter.
in Reno during August, 1977, and had been arrested by Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officers at Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation on charge of possession of a loaded weapon on Indian reservation.
currently being held by Sacramento, California, authorities on six counts of murder involving sexual molestation. The Latent Fingerprin Section stent Fingerprint on is requested to examine major case prints of for comparison to those found in this matter.
AD Adm Dep AD Inv Asst Dir Adm Inv Ident Intel Laboratory Leg al Courr Plan, (nip
b7C is described as follows:
lallecfedlv made comments while incarcerated at the Nevada State Prison I lwas placed in protective 1 custody at for feat that the prisoners would physically assault and perhaps kill him. This information obtained from is sensitive in that the source could be in danger if revealed.
The Latent Fingerprint Section is requested to compare latent prints with major case prints submitted by the Las Vegas Division.
ATK Iftf SKKi Inked fingerprint con ies of Mlor print of Major case prints of
cN? On latent print previously developed on from a Volkavaeon has boon identified aaa loft palm I impression of f, oc Dir Th remaining unidentified latent print in Dep AD Adm AD Inv the captioned ease are not identical th submitted Adm print ofl I orl IB Intel I Th speciTrtens are enclosed. aboratory Li-^al Coun Plan In Training Public Tc Icphonc
Mr Vincent Svirtnay September 24, 1985 Sheriff of Washoe County Post Offioe Box 2915 Reno, Hevads 89505 FBI FILE Attsntioni lab. no. 50730004 8 UK Re: Laboratory Director Criminalistics Laboratory your no.
Full case prints from i Items through through and through Glass microscops slides from through 08, Qll through through and through Plastic pillboxes from through through and
Result of examinati oni No hairs like the victim's were found on the glass microscope slides containing hairs from the vehicle (FBI Laboratory 4 PC-R7679) Mo head hairs dissimilar to the victim's were found on the glass microscope slides containing the hairs removed from the victim's clothing, (FBI Laboratory and in through Mo pubic hairs were found on the items from the victim.
the ALSO SUBMITTED items by a separate report The remaining items will be returned to you under separate cover by registered mail Page 2
Laboratory Work Sheet SEP 4 Mr. Vincent Swinney Sheriff of Washoe County Post Office Box 2915 Reno, Nevada 89505 FBI FILE NO. 79-32627 Attention: LAB NO. 50730004 SUK Laboratory Director your no Criminalistics Laboratory I HBMRY IitfCAS AND Examination
Eagar Hoover Bldg. Washington, DC. 2053 5 I am requesting that your laboratory re-open investigation of FBI file I have attached a memo from the investigator out lining all of the reasons for requesting the additional work. Our main concern is to follow up on examinations that were not done subsequent to the recovery of the body. Also as you can see from the detectives synopsis, they have developed some other suspects. In summary, I am requesting that your laboratory analyze any material which could shed some information on whether either or lean be associated to this crime.
017,18 Victim's shoes Victim's hst Victim's shorts Victim's panties 025 Cord found with victim victim's socks AS victim's purse victim's shirt pine needles from shorts Brown paper bag Miscellaneous canisters of trace debris recovered by FBI Lab.
shirt, towel, T-shirt from VW market bag from VW debris from VW debris from VW debris from VW knife from glove compartment yellow string shoes from VW vacuum sweepings from sleeping bag from VW Prints from LUCAS, I Hair from LUCAS. Latent print file Tag hair from victim
Inter-Office Memo Julv 8, 1985 To: Washoe Countv Crime Lab From RPD, ISD, The evidence in this case, RPD 412 I 77, murder of Lisa Bonham is resubmitted for laboratory analysis by the FBI lab for the follow in a the course of the earlier phase of the investigation Suspect!
developed. During the course of the investigation human nairs were Located man hair!
within the vehicle not originating from that person. During earlier investigative phases of this case the remains of Victim Bonham were located a rural area of Washoe County. During the course of the remains recovery the Victim*s hair was also evidence. The Victim's hair was never compared to the hair in the! Vehicle for any possible match.
Also during earlier investigation a bag containing the clothing of the Victim was located in a rural area of Washoe County separate frcm the body recovery ite. Hunan hairs were noted about these items of clothing. The Victim's was never compared to these standards to determine if it was in fact the ictims hair or possibly evidence relating to Suspect In addition, latent firKjerprints wre found upon The baa and items of'ltan-clothing nature contained within the bag. The bag was handled and contents were handled finders of this item along with several police officers. Elimination prints and resultant elimination examinations on these latent fingerprints were never conducted. Elimination prints have since been obtained from the persons involved in handling of ttese evidentiary itens and have been submitted along with afore mentioned items of evidence, it is also noted that this crime occurred in 1977, and that the state of the art in latent fingerprint development including the techniques of laser print development did not exist at time of the original lab ora tory analysis. The items are resubmitted for more sophisticated means of latent print development and any possible comparison to and for elimination purposes also. Reports also indicate that manor case prints were never compared on Suspectf to on-file latent prints.
Recently investigating officers have learned that possible SusrectJHgmvLucas has been positively identified for the murder of a person in Davis, California, on the date follow in a the Lisa Bonham murder in Reno. Lucas has been sought, identified, and has confessed to this offense. Investigators in Davis, California, received a valid confession containing numerous polygraph kevs to the offense.
Lucas has admitted that he traveled to Davis, California, frcm Reno, Nevada, cm Interstate 80 and therefore by his own admissions placed himself within Reno during b7C very close time proximity to the Lisa Bonham murder. It should also be noted that the Victim's body and clothing, which were found in vastly separate locations, were both located along Interstate 80, a primary route to Davis. California. Lucas admitted that he was in the ccnpanv of possible Suspect! I during the carcnission of the Davis, California, murder. It should be noted tnat Type A secretor semen containing spermatozoa were noted on the Victim clothing. Sub-ject I I isa Type A secretor who does emit sperm into his semen. The head hairs noted by the FBI upon the Victim's clothing were light to Caucasian
ich also matched the cre neral class characteristics of both Lucas and Investigating officers have also been contact with the San Luis Obispo Police Department investigators where Henry Lucas has admitted to a 1980 double murder of two young female juvenile subjects. Subject Lucas has confessed to the offense which the investigators have deemed a valid confession due to the presence of numerous polygraph kevs to the offense, and that Lucas had also implicated Subject! within this offense. The details of this murder contain numerous similar elements to the murder of Victim Lisa Bonham.
abilities in 1977 at time of initial evidence examination, and for that reason evidence is to be resubmitted. Elimination prints were never submitted. The Victim's head hairs were never compared for possible elimination. New suspects, Lucas andl I have been developed since time of initial evidence submission and are sent for ccmparision. As you are aware we have been in contact on numerous occasions reference the re-opening of this murder case, and the reasons for resubmission of evidence. It is requested these items be submitted to the FBI Laboratory in a timely fashion, and the results of requested examinations report ed back to investigating officer as soon as possible so that additional follow-up made be conducted as is required pertinent to the results of these examinations.
Sheriff of Washoe County Post Office Box 2915 Reno, Nevada 89505 Attentions Laboratory Director Criminalistics Laboratory Invoice of Contents Description of Contents FBI File 78-33837 Case
Poet Office Box 2915 KIEKAPING-KJHDEP Reat>, Nevada 89505 Attention Laboratory Director Cristinali sties Laboratory Invoice of Contents Description of Contents Fife
Alo 026, brown paper bag and sales slip Return to Purse containing bill and pieces of paper Paper bag containing two natclibocks iand seventeen paper Fingerprints of Major case prints off and FBl (registered PSM Supply Unit, (not registered) Shipping Shipping Method Hazardous Materials Only Weight of Hazardous Materials Packaged By Signature
TO Sheriff Whdhoe County Sheriff Office Poet Office Boe 2915 Reno, Nevada 09505 Attention Laboratory Director Criminalistics Laboratory euuw victim reference Letter July 25, 1965 examination requested by Addressee
026, brown paper be? an) tales slip Purse containing bill an6 piece of paper Paper beg containing two match books and seventeen paper it fingerprints ofl cky case prints ofl fO 1 Lucas, FBI The brewn pfper beg and alee slip, 026, the purse and Iters were re-examined and no additional latent prints value were developed.
The ense prints of previously compared with latent prints in this case, and fingerprints and one latent pels print previously developed on eighteen paper items from various casi nos end indicated as being from a were identified a firxjerprints enda pel print of Peiiwr, 117 FEB 2 7 1986 (Continued on next page) 1 FBI, Las Vegas (with ccfy of incoming letter) Jj'Al,
Sheriff November 12, 1965 Washoe County Sheriffs Office The remaining unidentified latent prints are not fingerprints of I lor fingerprints and pal prints ofl 1 or the remaining five individuals whose prints were submitted.
Iterns Qi rough through through ALSO SUBMITTED pillboxes from through through glass microscope slides from through Qll throu through through through Page 2 50730004 UK
If there is any additional that you need regarding this case please feel free to call the Laboratory at 783-6211 Sincerely
Victim's shorts 021 Victim's parities 025 Cord found Ewith victim 019-20 victim's socks AS victim's pur se 022 victim's shirt pine needle from shorts 026 Brown paper) bag Miscellaneous canistdra of trace debris recovered by FBI Lab.
Albuquerque Immediate FBI Denver Immediate FBI el Paso Immediate FBI Houston Immediate I livue Rock Immediate bi nelf' jorleans Immediate I Oklahoma City Immediate FBI san'antonio Immediate
Approximately Was believed Taken, including possible Suspects in This matter.
Attached teletype from the Dallas Office advises ofa Bank Robbery matter in Abilene, Texas, 3/18/80 in which the lone female empl.oyee was murdered by a shot in the back of the head as she lay face down on the floor.
The Savings and Loan is located in a small temporary metal building in an isolated area.
ASAC Dallas is aware of similar bank robbery in Houston, Texas, on 3/17/80, wherein a teller was also fatally shot in the head. The ASAC advised that the Savings and Loan has no surveil lance cameras and at this time there are no known witnesses.
invoices and one fingerprint card for Lynn Por information Identification Division on 3/18/80 Unsub captioned institution: and lone employee, Lynn Gray, was single bullet wound to the back of the head as she lay prone on the floor. A delivery boy allegedly found tne body and called police, and is considered as a possible suspect Enclosed invoices were found at the scene on victim*s desk, and they were delivered by the person who found the body. There is speculation that victim may have handled the invoices prior to h6r deaths which would contradicts the delivery boys statement residing finding the body.
request of thet latent fingerprint section i-s requested that enclosed documents be processed for latent fingerprints and any latents found be compared with those of the victim xLynn Gray.
Expeditious handling is requested inasmuch as this case may be Hreluted to several other unsolved murders in this area where similar
Dallas specimens: invoices Elimination fingerprints of Lynn Hall Gray Thirty-four latent fingerprints, six latent palm prints and two latent impressions of value were developed on the three Invoices. The Impressions may he either fingerprints or partial palm prints. Three latent fingerprints, which the extremetlp'a and side areas of fingers, and the two latent impressions were compared, insofar as possible, with the submitted fingerprints of Gray, but no identification was effected. Major case prints are needed for conclusive comparisons of these prints, as well as the latent palm prints. The remaining latent fingerprints are not the fingerprints of Gray. No palm prints are here for this
parson. 23 1980 The specimens are enclosed, together with an identifying
Specimens 3 invoice, Fingerprint card submitted for elimination purposes
The firearms examination v?as conducted by Special Agent The submitted items are being returned to your office under separate cover by registered mail.
It is noted that both specimens bear limited microscopic marks of value for comparison purposes should suspect weapons be found Specimen isa Long or Long Rifle caliber cartridge case of CCI manufacture.
Specimen appears to bea caliber bullet, the remaining observ able characteristics of which are consistent with bullets of CCI manufacture.
Specimen was fired from the barrel of a weapon rifled with five lands and grooves. Weapons with rifling similar in dimension to that which produced the impressions in the bullet include rifles of Remington manufacture. It is noted that the bullet bears no microscopic marks of value for comparison purposes.
00: Dallas Examination requested by: Dallas Reference: Letter dated March 24, 1980 Examination requested: Firearms Specimens received: March 26, 1980 Q1-Q2 Cartridge cases Bullet
Lab File Ol Bufile Marked: filMr Location of other marks. initials Bullet type Magnetic or special properties Nose shape Base shape Micrometer diameter Min and max: Twist impression groove impression PfiPtm TO HE Computed caliber: Vi AM At Manufacturer SAF#:
Firearms no pos types manufacturer marlin US remington arms arms corp of America hi standard
Re teletype to 3/18/80 and Abilene telcall to SAI Enclosed for the FBI Lab are the following:
One shell casing recovered at scene of unsolved murder at Oplin, Texas in which similar MO used.
For info FBI Lab, on 3/18/80 unsub(s) robbed captioned institution and lone female employee was murdered by single bullet wound to the back of the head as she lay prone on the floor.
One shell casing for a small caliber weapon was found near the location where the body was found. No other physical evidence or witnesses located. A small fragment of a bullet was recovered in autopsy of victim.
TTt is requested that enclosed items be examined In attempt to determine the type of weapon which fired the bullet and logical examinations feasible re the enclosed bullet fragment.
It is also requested that casing from captioned robbery be compared with casing from Oplin, Texas murder to determine if any similarities exist.
UNSUB(S Larceny ENTRY (check one) New Case CD Change or Addition complete applicable categories only INSTITUTION: CD Deletion remove entry, no violation
FDIC ED Federal Home Loan Bank Board CD Comptroller of the Currency CD National Credit Union Administration CD Federal Reserve System
Number involved or if unknown, as in burglary or Hobbs Act, check RECOVERY: (Either FBI or Local) Securities (Face Value) Other Property
Open counter CD Bullet resistant enclosure Other areas involved CD lt CD Night Depository CD Other VIOLENCE: Yes CD No Explosion CD Other QQ Shooting (specify number) Customer Injury Death Hostage 9/ Employee Subject Law officer WAR 28 1980 Bank guard SOLUTION: (complete when subject(s) identified) Solution by CD FBI Police CD Joint Total number of subjects Narcotics users involved CD Yes CD No Total number of users users Total I otal number of subjects previously convicted for Federal or State BR, or Total number of subjects under jurisdiction of Federal or State Court for BR, orBL art ime of captioned violation: on Bail_; Other In te
InteratatelVsDect (travel of subject(s); transportation of loot) CD Yes CD No 3-Dallas (91-8121) 91-1)
On March 18, 1980, Unknown subject(s) entered temporary location of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, 3801 South Clack, Abilene, Texas, which was attended by LYNN GRAY who was alone in the office at the time. Cash drawers, were apparently ransacked and GRAY was murdered, execution style, with a bullet wound in the back of the head as she lay prone behind tha counter near the cash drawers'.
bait bills were missing as well as approximately cash.
Enclosed for the Bureau are Cjjvfour copies of LHM regarding captioned matter suitable for dissemination.
On March 18, 1980, the First Federal Savings robbed by an unknown person who apparently entered the office between 10:50 am. and 11:20 am. and murdered Lynn firat.. Loan Processor, who was alone in the office at that time.
Another employee. had departed the office for lunch at approximately 10:50 am., leaving Gray alone. Gray's body was found by a delivery boy at approximately 11:20 am., lying face down behind the counter with a single bullet wound in the back of the head. The cash drawers were apparently ransacked and was missing.
The savings and loan building is a temporary structure located in a remote location near a new shopping center on a one way access road; The temporary office opened in January, 1980 and had no alarm system or cameras at the time of the robbery. Bank officials indicated they were in the process of negotiating for an alarm system at the time of the robbery.
Enclosed for the Bureau is one box containing three caliber bullets and three caliber shell casings.
For information of the Bureau, a caliber Rohm pistol, serial number 1150451, was found at time of discovery of body of James Darrell Sevedy, white male, date of birth, 2/10/43, who died of drug overdose at Ft.
Worth, Texas, on 7/18/80. Sevedy believed identical to white male who robbed Overton Park National Bank, Ft. Worth, Texas, 7/3/80 (Dallas file 91-8178).
pistol in water and bullets recovered.
It is requested the enclosed bullet and shell casings be compared with bullet fragments and shell casings previously submitted in captioned matter.
Letter dated September 4, 1980 STM) Examination requested: and airtel dated August 8, 1980 STM) Remarks: Firearms The firearms examination was conducted by Special No additional examination was conducted
Admin I Age do Not include administrative Page(s) Information in investigative Report Mail Room
No microscopic characteristics were found to indicate that the through cartridge cases were fired in the same weapon as that in which specimen was fired.
Enclosed for the FBI Lab are the following:
Erxi mO One shell casing recovered at scene of captioned robbery DO I Fragment of bullet recovered in autopsy of victim in as, captioned matter.
LAB It is requested that enclosed shell casing and bullet fragments compared with bullet and shell casing previously submitted in airtel.
Marked Location of other marks, initials symbols Latent exam requested Cartridqe type: 'L'L'xVveiV' Microscopic marks present and their value for comparison purposes
ENTRY (chack ona) New case Change or addition complete applicable categories only LOAN ASSOCIATION.,., 3801 S-^Clack. Deletion remove entry, no violation IIS BR Title marked "CHANGED" to code: (see codes listed on back) 00: DALLAS add subject's name. Institution victimized within 1 year prior this offense: Yes op Indicate both Day and Time:
Alarm System Activate Functioned Surveillance camera Activated Functioned Bait money maintained Taken Bait criteria Jr Bank guard On duty Currency pack Taken Functioned Bullet resistant enclosure SUBJECTS: Number known involved or if unknown, check Unknown.
specify number each: Caucasian male Negro male Other male Unknown male (a mate Other female Unknown female Recovery FBI or Local:
Main office Commercial district Under 1,000 25-50,000 500,000 1 Branch office Shopping center 1 5,000 50-100,000 DOVER 1
Remote facility mer cial 5-10,000 100-250,000 Afcy 14 Other Other 10-25.000 250-500,000 SOLUTION: Complete only upon Complete justification for solution credit must be set forth In accompanying narrative pages!*32 Solution by: ft Police! Joint TotaLnumh number of subjects:
aspect: Yes No Interstate aspect: BYES ONO Multiple BR, or activity: Yes No Informant information contnbuted to solution:) Yes photosUncfosed.
On March 18, 1980, Henry Lee Lucas entered the temporary location of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, 3801 South Clack, Abilene, Texas, which was then attended by victim teller, Lynn Gray, who was alone in captioned financial institution at the time of robbery. Cash drawers were apparently ransacked and Gray was murdered, execution style, with a bullet wound in the back of the head. Total loss to the financial institution was including bait bills.
(APD) advised Special Agents of the FBI at Abilene, Texas, that Henry Lee Lucas, a self-confessed mass murderer presently incarcerated at Montague, Texas, had confessed to the captioned robbery-murder.
Detectives from APD advised that on July 28, 1983, had provided a sworn written statement admitting sole responsibility for captioned matter. The sworn statement of captioned subject to police contained numerous specific details, knowledge of which could only have been possessed by a person who committed captioned robbery.
In referring to victim teller's death Lucas stated, "I Was standing close and holding the gun about 12 inches from her head. I heard a noise that scared me and just reflexes, I fired. The gun had a hair trigger and just went off...I don't think she ever knew what hit her."
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
LOAN, March 18, The APD advised it would file murder and aggravated robbery charges against Lucas in reference to captioned matter in near future.
On October 31, 1983, the facts of instant matter were District of Texas Fort Worth, Texas, for prosecutive opinion.
AUSAI I deferred prosecution to state authorities citing the greater latitude of penalties available as a result of the murder prosecution by state authorities.
To. Date: iUL File#. b7C Foreign Domestic Other Subject' Case Assigned To Unit Member
Instruction Provided Investigative Research New Agents Trial Strategy speaking Engagement Time other other Topic Crime Analysis Computer Sipport Consultation Programmi ng Departments Linkage Data Analysis System Development Instruction Received Project Consultation In-Service New technical Assistance Non-FBI Pending Closed Other:
Captioned matter is being opened as a control file to maintain documents relating to subject which may be utilized in the ongoing NCAVC serial murder research project.
The Behavioral Science unit of the FBI Academy has administrative responsibility for conducting a study to learn more about criminal behavior. We hone to use this Information to develop approached to prevent both first and subsequent offenses.
You are being asked to participate in the study by consent ing to an interview relating to the events for which you have been convicted. The interview will require several hours of your time.
The interview information and the questionnaire are the property of the Behavioral Science Unit of the FBI. All possible precautions have been taken to protect, as far as possible, your identity and to assure the privacy and confidential ity of the information you will give. The information obtained from you will be coded for analysis so that confidential ity is further protected. Results of the study will be reported in such a way as to assure anonymity to all participants.
1 have read the Privacy Act statement on the reverse of this form, andl have had the opportunity to ask questions concerning my participation in this study. All my concerns have been answered to my satisfaction, and no threats or promises have been made to obtain my consent. I understand what is being asked of me anal voluntarily agree to participate in this stud i Signature Printed Name Witnessest Date
This document con forms with requirements placed upon the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by subsection of the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, united States Code (US.C.), Section 552a.
The FBI is soliciting information from you under the authority of Title 28, US.C., Section 534, which delegate authority to the Attorney General of the United States to acquire, collect, classify, and preserve identification, criminal identification, crime and other records. Your providing information
The information you provide will princip ally be used by the FBI in scientific research into causes of, and possible means of preventing criminal behavior.
The information you provide may be disclosed by the FBI in the following ways:
1. To officials of the united States Department of justice, all component thereof, who need the information in the performance of their official duties;
2. Other agencies engaged in the criminal justice process and the process of their contractual agents, and where disclosure will assist the recipient in their efforts to identify, track and apprehend persons believed to be engaged in criminal violations.
You can decline to answer any or all questions asked you with no consequences resulting to yourself.
I hereby authorize any Special Agent or other authorized representative of the Federal Bureau of Investigation bearing this release, or copy thereof, within one year of its date, to obtain any information in your files pertaining to my Bar records (including any grievance records), employment, military, educational records (including, but not limited to, academic, achievement, attendance, athletic, personal history, and disciplinary records), medical records, credit records, (including credit card and pay ment device numbers), and law enforcement records (including, but not limited to, any record of charge, prosecution or conviction for criminal or civil offenses). I hereby direct you to release such information upon request to the bearer. This release is executed with full knowledge and understanding that the in formation is for the official use of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Consent is granted for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to furnish such information, as is described above, to third parties in the course of fulfilling its official responsibilities. I hereby release you, as the custodian of such records, and any school, coR ege, university, or other educational institution, hospital, or other repository of medical records, credit bureau, lending institution, consumer reporting agency, retail business establishment, law enforcement agency, or criminal justice agency, including its officers, employees, or related personnel, both individually and collectively, from any and ail liability for damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associates because of compliance with this authorization and request to release information, or any attempt to comply with it. I am furnishing my Social Security Account Number on a voluntary basis with the understanding such Is not required by Federal statute or regulations. I have been advised the FBI wiH utilized this number only to facilitate the location of employ ment, military, credit, and educational records concerning me in connection with this application. Should there be any question as to the validity of this release, se, you may contactme contact me as indie indicated below.
(Signature) (Include maiden any other previously-used name) Full Name: nG/9-S (Typed or Printed) (Include maiden any other previously-used name) Parent or Guardian (If required) Current Address.
Enclosed for the Bureau are three nnniPR of THM rei investigation regarding!
No additional investigation is warranted at and matter is RUC. Bureau (Enc. 3) 1 Jacksonville 10 DEC id Approved Transmitted (Number) (Time)
Jacksonville Division of the Federa Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led to the determination that 1 is currently imprisoned at Florida State Prison, and is residing at an undetermined location, possibly Bartow, Florida.
Althouqhl is currently on death row at Florida State Prison, he does cooperate with police and may be interviewed through contact with Assistant Superintendent for Programs, Jim telephone 964-8125.
A determination has been made that an interview ofl I I may not be possible due to a protective order issued by any attempt to interviewl Iwould have to go through the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit in Bartow, Florida, where probable cause thatj was involved in whatever crime was the topic of interview must be established. Further, that the concerned crime could not be connected withl Circuit Judge Tim Strickland may be contacted through the 10th Judicial
Armed And dangerous All Information contained herein is unclassified
copy of check for City of Beebe which check was pay able to victim. Also enclosed is a copy of Oath of Office signed by victim.
making available a copy of the enclosed documents to show that even though victim was considered a security police officer, he had the same powers of arrecy as other individuals on the department except to make traffic arrests. JACKSON stated the enclosed copy of check issued to victim on 3/31/77, shows that victim used his own car amd was paid expenses by the city for the use of his vehicle and further that the enclosed check shows that victim received his salary and expenses through police department appropriations Enclosures vare being forwarded to the Bureau for any dissemination in 1 future that may be needed for benefits to victims Bureau (Enc. 2) i 1\-S6s I 2 Little Rock
ASdd solemnly swear (or will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State Of Arkansas and the City Ordinances of the City ok Beebe, Arkansas and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of sgpuripi police on which I am about to enter.
Street Address Beebe, Arkansas 72012 City and State and subscribed before me, R*y a Judge in and for the.City of Beebe, Arkansas this
Re Little Rock teletype to Bureau, April 5, if developed, will be handled by FBI.
Re Little Ropk teletype to Bureau Being forwarded under separate cover to the Laborstoare the following items: A
4. A piece of fiber found in alleyway behind burglarized drug store.
Victim, white male. DOB a night security police officer employed at ft Aehp. since 8/3/76, was fatally injured by being hit on the head with a blunt instrument approximately twenty-seven times when he apparently discovered a burglary in progress at a drug store at Beebe, Arkansas, His duties included checking all downtown stores on a shift from midnight
the Police Department at Beebe, Arkansas, and left at approximately 4 AM. At 4:30 AM he was observed by a local paper delivery boy in downtown Beebe bleeding from the head and staggering on the street Chief of Police, Beebe, Arkansas, called and responded to where victim was staggering on street. Victim taken to police department and while being transported to local hospital died route approximately two Hours later.
Blood stains on street indicate victim was assaulted in an alley behind the drugstore and staggered for one or two blocks before being fpund. A large pool of blood was found in alley behind drug tore along with victim hat which is being forwarded, apd his glasses. Victim*s gun was missing from his holster. An unknown quantity of drugs is missing from the drug store.
Autopsy by medical examiner indicated victim struck on head with possibly a tire toil and some type of possible paint elements were embedded in victims skull.
1, Ascertain if hair samples in enclosed items 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13 match that of victim's hair, ditch is item
noted item 9 is sample of blood from pool of blood where victim believed initially assaulted in alley.
3. Examine enclosed item 8 for saliva test for blood type and ascertain if different blood type than in sample submitted.
4. Examine victim's cap, item 14, to ascertain if any paint element or anything else of value embedded in fabric
Victim's clothing is forthcoming when fabric has dried to compare with enclosed items 4 and 6, Upon completion of examinations furnish results Arkansas 72203, Return enclosed samples to Little Rock Office,
Teletype 1 Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile I 1 Priority SECRET Airtel 1 Routine CONFIDENTIAL CLEAR Date
29. Tire tool The enclosed clothing was removed from victim's body by medical examiners at the Medical Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, following victim's death. These items were made available by Arkansas State Police investigatorW.
burglary occurred and a safe was removed from the Chevrolet Company, Jacksonville, Arkansas, is located just south of Beebe, Arkansas. The safe from this Chevrolet burglary was recovered several miles from the Chevrolet company and under the safe was a tire tool which is enclosed. Police officers investigating the burglary stated apparently the burglars involved in the Chevrolet company burglary cut themselves during the process of removing the safe inasmuch as fresh blood was around the safe. Other than fresh blood appearing on the tire tool, investigating officers felt that there was some old blood on this tire tool and inasmuch as it appeared a tire tool may have been used to kill victim in instant case, this tire tool was kept toy examination.
1, Examine blood stains on tire tool submitted under separate cover end ascertain blood type of what appears to be fresh blood and old blood stains on the tire tool.
Ascertain if blood type on this tire tool is the same as blood type from victim which is on victim's clothing submitted under separate cover.
3. Examine fur collar for any metal or paint elements that may have become detached from instrument used to beat victim.
4, Ascertain if blood type in all of victim's clothing is of the sarte type.
Conduct any other logical examinations or com parisons with previous 24 items Submitted to FBI Laboratory byairtel dated Upon completion of examination, furnish results of examination to Arkansas State Police, Attn; Investigator
Re Bureau letter to Little Rock, 4/7/77, entitled Enclosed is a copy of questionnaire pertaining to victims death at Beebe, Arkansas, which was completed by Chief of Police at Beebe, Arkansas.
Arkansas State Police will make available copy of their investigative report which will be furnished to Bureau when completed.
Little Rock Invoice of Contents I I Crypt Trans Document air of shoes Glasses 7178 Radio Engineering Container of soil MAY 06 1977 Speciol FBI File No
Shipping Room. Slojv-shrnrnient Tate, bill of lading number, initial, invoice, checked in block, after in blofek,*invoice to be placed in administrative file iins
Five papar baga (iten oo Cardboard carton (itan 17) Two bear cans (ita ros 18 and 20) may 1977 Thraa latant fingerprints and two latent'pain prints A i?8C UTR value for identification purposes ware devalopad as follows Dep, AD Adm Dep AD Inv One fingerprint and two palm prints ona Asst shast of papar attached to the paper Adm So bag marked Ext Affairs One fingerprint on the paper marked FIN ft. Pets. Gen Inv-...
SAC, Little Rock May 17, 1977 One fingerprint on a sheet of paper attached to the paper bag marked t~2S Two palm prints on the inside of the end flaps on the cardboard carton marked 1-26 No latent prints of value were present or developed on the remaining specimens.
If possible fully and clearly recorded major ease elimination prints should be submitted for all individuals known to have handled the paper bags sheets of paper attached to the bags, and the carton.
The specimens are being returned under separate cover The results of the laboratory examinations will be furnished separately.
A separate report is being furnished to the Arkansas State Police concerning the latent print examination, as requested.
00: Little Rock Examination by Noted By Examination requested by Little Rock Reference Airtel 4/6/77 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Chemical Analyses Instrumental Fingerprint Specimens received 4/9/77 Q/o, ftis Specimens I AM Hairs TO CoW 02 Hairs 03 Fibers Hairs and debris 05 Debris QS Hairs fjj St 07 Cigarette butt Substance from near scene Bottle and contents Oil Cap A^o Beer can
container Enelope and pen refill Five paper bags Cardboard Two beer cans PitW (ftyf'Jts. by ftfii dir Examination Completed Date Time
Director, FBI Attn: FBI Laboratory From: sac, Little Rock Subject: unsubs; abe isaac pipkin Victim, Security Police Officer, Beebe, Arkansas, Police Department; Police killing 00: Little Rock
KiM 1 1977 Invoice of Cor tents (item 13) FBI 1 1 Crypt Trans beer can (item 19)1 1 1 Document Two containers (items 10 and 12) Envelope and pen refill (item 15) I I Radio Engineering Five paper bags (item 16) UFPS Cardboard carton (item 17) Two beer cans (item 18 and 20) Special instructions FBI File No Mail Room Show shipment date and registry number Shipping Room Show shipment date, bill of lading number, initial invoice, return to Section checked in block, after initialing block, invoice to be placed in administrative file 5-17-77
TO Colonel Douglas Harp Director Arkansas State Police Post Office Box 4005 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 Attention:
tle Rock bottle and contents beer can Two containers Envelope and pen refill Five paper bags Cardboard carton Two beer cans Three latent fingerprints and two latent palm prints ASSoc Dir value for identification purposes were developed as follows:
Dep AD Adm Dep AD Inv One fingerprint and two palm prints on a sheet Asst Dir Adm Serv of paper attached to the paper bag marked Ext Affairs One fingerprint on the paper bag marked Fin 8. Pe*s One fingerprint on a sheet of paper attached ta7 Gen Inv bag marked 20 4 Ident (Continued on next jaagelJ Intel I Legal Coun Plon Insp Rec Spec, Inv Training teletype unit [ZD Direct
Colonel Douglas Harp May 17 1977 Two palm prints on the inside of the end flaps on the cardboard carton marked No latent prints of value were present or developed on the remaining specimens.
If possible, fully and clearly recorded inked finger and nara prints of all individuals known to have handled these specimens should be submitted for elimination purposes.
The npocimenB are being returned to our Little Rock Division (their file
00: Little Rock Examination requested by Little Rock Reference Airtel 4/6/77 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Chemical Analyses Remarks Instrumental Fingerprint You are being advised of the disposition of and the ALSO SUBMITTED items by a Latent Fingerprint Section report.
Post Office Box Little Rock, Arkansas 1 Attention; Investigator iferagraph regarding Bureau policy has been added to the copies
Numerous brown to white head hairs of Caucasian origin that have been forcibly removed from the scalp were found in and on and These hairs exhibit the same microscopic characteristics as hairs present in the hair sample and, accordingly, probably originated from the victim.
It should be noted that hair comparisons do not constitute a basis for positive personal identification.
Specimen contains a head hair (with root) that measures approximately 10 inches in length and a head hair fragment (no root) that measures approximately 2 inches in length. Both of these hairs exhibit Caucasian characteristics and both hairs exhibit the same individual microscopic characteristics. Therefore, it was concluded that both of these hairs probably originated from the same source. These hairs are dissimilar to the hairs present in and did not originate from the victim.
The textile fibers in and are tri acetate fibers that microscopically appear to have originated from a common source. These fibers were compared with the clothing from the victim (FBI laboratory submission LY and it was determined that these tri acetate fibers did not originate from the victim*s clothing.
Group human blood was identified on specimens 04, and 016. Grouping tests conducted on the huner blood Identified on specimen were inconclusive. Human blood, too United in amount for grouping purposes, was identified on specimens 010, 014 and Ho blood was found on specimen
No saliva was found on specimen
Title marked "CHANGED" to delete the unknown 9 subiects and add the names of HENRY LEE LUCAS andT Re Bureau inquiry re Officer ABE I PIPKIN, 11 Beebe Police Department, who was killed on duty on April 5, 1977 OE-293 J&J 11 On November 21, CID, Arkansas advised that HENRY LEE LUCAS, white male, born August 23, 14 1936, was interviewed in prison in T)exas on 1985, by himself and Prosecuting Attorney!
15 White County, Arkansas Asa result of LUCAS detailed admission to the murder of Officer ABE I PIPKIN, he 16 was charged with Capital Felony Murder on April 11, 1985, by Prosecuting Attorney During the interview of 17 LUCAS! i i na he male bornf 1 in the murder of PIljffTN-..
located ina Florida prison, about his involvement in the murder of however, advised by Florida law enforcement officers that (refused to be interviewed concerning his involvement in this jnaJLtfir. No further effort has been made to interview I I concerning his involvement, and he has not been charged as an accomplice in the murder to date.
body of the victim, Linda MV-O'Dav, white female. 28 yea rff of age, of 129 East Street, naw r.afia was discovered orr the floor of her residence. Her nightgown 0-325 was punched up around her neck and the position of her body, spread eagled, suggests that she was sexually assaulted. An co autopsy was performed! by the Medical Examiners Office, OO2 Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, June 2, 1981. The cause of death was a stab wound to the left side of the chest which passes through the heart and liver. In addition, the victim had ol CO been manually strangled and had received four other minor stab wounds.
Details of the victims movements are sketchy at this time.
There are no suspects ar however, please find en head and pubic hair samples from her ex-boyf riend, i Lwhite malef 30 years of age, which were given tary consent.
Submitted herewith are the following:
A One plastic containing pulled and combed head hair from victim i i A-2 One plastic bag containing pulled and combed ptfhic hair scrapings from the victims right hand.
william Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation June 8, 1981 File: 4-7 Page 2 A-4 One plastic bag containing fingernail clippings and scrapings from the victim's left hand.
AOne plastic bag containing hairs collected from the victim's right calf area.
ApUT One plastic bag containing a pink floor length, long sleeve nightgown collected from victim's body.
One plastia bag containing a stainless steel steak knife with a brown wooden handle from laundry basket in victim's bedroom.
One plastic bag containing a pillow from the bedroom floor at victim's residence. (Covering victim's face)
William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation June 8, 1981 File: 4-7 Page 3 one glass ar containing liquid from (8)*xmas Coke glass, 12 02., on nightstand in victim's bedroom.
One plastic bag containing a stainless steel steak knife with a brown wooden handle from kitchen counter at victims residence.
One plastic bag containing a pair of medium brown slacks from victims bjed.
One plastic) bag containing a pillow case, blue in color, from victims bjed.
One plastic1 bag containing a yellow with orange butter flies fitted sheet collected from victims bed.
One plastic bag containing a pair of white running shorts with a green stripe from victims bedroom floor.
BOne plastic bag containing a pair of navy blue panties from under victims left leg.
One plastic bag containing vacuum sweepings from victims One plastic bag containing a pair of Wrangler blue jeans from victims bedroom floor.
William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation June 8, 1981 File: 4-7 Page 4 one plastic! bag containing vacuum sweepings from area surrounding and under victims body.
One plastic I bag containing a brown bath towel from victim's living! room floor.
One plastic bag containing a piece of carpet backing from the area between the victims legs.
One plastic! containing a piece of bedroom carpeting with stain. One plasticjbag containing a piece of bedroom carpeting with stain.
One envelope containing scrapings from floor between victim's legs.
One plastic bag containing white plastic sink elbows from victim's bathroom sink.
One plastic bag containing a "Points East" white tur tle neck sweater top from the sidewalk in front of 133 East Third Street, New Castle, Delaware.
William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation June 8, 1981 Files 4-7 Page 5 One plastic bag containing paper used to catch materials during the drying process at Troop
containing head hair (pulled) sample from containing head hair (cut) sample from containing pubic hair (pulled) sample from containing pubic hair (cut) sample from It is requested jthat the laboratory conduct an examination to determine the following:
1 Whether or not and A-2 contain any hairs of foreign origin, and if so, can they be compared with through
4 Whether or not A-8 is of sufficient quality and quantity, and if of can it be identified tg its farthest extent.
5 Whether or not and contain any foreign particles hairs, and if so, cam they be compared with A-l, and through
William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation June 8, 1981 File: 4-7 Page 6 8 Whether or not through A-15 are of sufficient quality for examination;, and if so, can they be subjected to acid phosphatase testing for the presence of seminal fluid sperm. If positive, can blood type and other pertinent data be obtained.
through through through 047, and contain any hairs of sufficient quality for comparison, and if so, can they be compared with A-l, A-2, 2-49 through
10- Whether or not 3-18, through through through and 047, contain any blood, residue, saliva, or other body secretions of sufficient quality for comparison, and,' if so, can they be compared with A-8.
11- Whether or not Jie liquid in can be identified.
12- Whether or not 3-42 contains any foreign residue, and if so, is it suitable or comparison with factors in A-8.
substance on the mirror portion be identi The evidence herewith submitted has not been, nor will it be, submitted to another laboratory for analysis.
July 30, Superintendcut Department of Public Safety Poet Office Box 430 Atten li oni YOUR NO Deputy Superintendent
Hairs (A-6) Hairs (A-7) Plastic bag (A-9) idence is connected with an offici This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence official ed for official purposes only, related investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used relate fce-the investigation ora subsequent criminal prosecution Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding.
Plastic bag Nightgown (A-ll) Knife (A-12) 010 Oral swab (a-13) Oil Vaginal swab 012 Rectal swab (A-15) Oral washing (A-13) 014 Vaginal washing 015 Rectal washing (A-15) 016 Pillow 017 Slip Slacks 019 Pillowcase Bed sheet 021 Quilt 022 Jogging shorts Jogging shorts 024 Panties Body suit 026 Mirror Vacuum sweepings Jeans 029 Vacuum sweepings 230 Shirt Page 2 (over) 10609076 soo
Nightgown Q31(B) Cloth strap Dross Piece of carpet backing Piece of carpet Piece of carpet 036 Piece of carpet 037 Scrapings Washcloth 039 Sheets of paper
040 Knife 041 Knife 042 Jar containing liquid 043 Knife Towel 04 5 Piece of sink pipe Liquid from sink pipe Parts of a sink drain 048 Shirt Head hair sample from victim (A-l) Pubic hair sample from victim (A-2) Blood sample from victim (A-8) Head hair sample fro irl Pubic hair sample from (E51-SS2) Page 3 (over)
This will confirm a telephone conversation between DetectiveI I and the FBI Laboratory on July 23, 1981.
During this conversation Detective I Iwas advised that hairs which could not be associated with LINDA O'DAY were removed from some of the submitted items. These hairs have been preserved and they will be retained in the Laboratory pending receipt of additional known hair samples which are currently in the possession of Detective I No head hairs or pubic hairs like those in and were removed from through
Foreign textile fibers from certain of the submitted items likewise have been preserved for possible future comparisons.
Nightgown CLoTH sjl32 Dress Piece of carpet Piece of carpet 35 Piece of carpet Piece of carpet SQ37 Scrapings Washcloth Sheetsof paper
August 3, 1981 Baofc William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washington, DC. 20535 omicide
Police, personally delivered to your 1aboratory, evidence conce rni ing the Linda Homicide, which occurred on or about June 1, 1981, in the City of New Castle, Delaware, and Investigated by our department. This case was identified with our Case No. 4-7-81.
contacted the hair at approximately 1520 hours.
and fibers section of the laboratory Special Agent and advised that foreign hairs ha found on the clothing of the victim, He requested that samples from subsequently investigated suspects be submit laboratory for comparison.
ac Submitted hef hare the fo 'iOijj One envelope Xcontaininq du 1 led head hairyfrom Lt SC.
rnritainin known cut pubic hair from suusoectl One enveleHPfe containing known pulled head SUSDgCtf One envelope containing known cut head hair from suspect One HI co jLfcaining known pulled pubic inspect!
William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation August 3, 1981 File: 4-7-81 (Added) Page 2 One envelope containing known cut pubic hair from suspect One envelope caMaining known pulled head One known cut head hair from One envelope known pulled pubic hair nFrorn suspectf One envelope containing known cut pubic hair from suspect!
so, can they be compared with foreign hairs which were found by Speical Agent!"" I in his examination of previously submitted evidence in this case.
It is requested that the evidence herewith submitted be re tained at the laboratory until called for by our investigating officer.
Detective of the Received from.
(Address) (Phone Number) (added) of sealed evidence for examination in connection with case number entitled Linda CMday Homicide This evidence will remain in the custody of the FBI Laboratory while the examinations are being conducted.
Examinatfon requested by Addressee Reference Letter dated June 8, 1981 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Chemical Analyses fingerprint Result of examinations This report supplements and completes the July 30, 1981, FBI Laboratory report in this case a listing of the submitted items, please refer report 1 Mr Eugene Petty Delaware State Police to New Castle, Delaware 19720 Page 1 (over) This examination has been made with the understan the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory rat ory report reporbwtll will used Used fiftrffkal purposes relat to the investigation ora subsequent criminal prosecu granted Tor the tee the Laboratory report connection with a civil proceed;
Specimen was grou ped as "A, BAP
Group "A human blood was identified on and Q31B. Grouping tests conducted on the human blood identified on and were inconclusive Human blood, too limited in amount for conclusive tfPOhpfng purposes, was identified on and Blood, too limited in amount for origin determination, was identified on and No blood was found on through through Chemical tests for substances characteristic ally present in saliva were positive on stains on and through However, these stains are unsuitable for conclusive grouping purposes. No substances characteristic of saliva were found on through through or
No semen was found on through through or
UHDA O'DAT VICTIM; tt 4 HOMICIDE Li fox Examination requested by: Addressee to'zs.tio-'tt Reference: Latter dated June 8, 1981 Examination requested:
Speoiasns personally delivered by on Jans 19811 items mow victim oxic acker Fingernail scrapings free right hand (A-3) ring small scrapings from left hand (a-4 Hairs Q4)f Hairs (A-4) Hairs (A-7) Plastic bag (A~t) Page 1
Knife Jar containing liquid Knif Pises of sink pips Liquid from sink pips Parts of a sink drain Head hair san pitt from victim (A-l) Pubic hair sample from victim (A-2) Blood samples from victim (A-8) Bead hair saapltt from Pubic hair ato pla from
Division of State Police Department of Public Safety Post Office Box 430 Dover. 19901 REFERENCE letter June 8, 1981 examination requested BY-Addressee specimens pour knives, and One mirror, One'latent fingerprint of value le present on the back of the mirror. No latent prints of value were developed on the remaining specimens Based on the information ngerprlnt record was located in our files fo:
Photographs of the latent print have been placed in our files and will be available for any additional comparisons^) you may desire.
The disposition of the listed mbtvE 'VpSoimens and the results mia ttl of the laboratory examinations are the subjects of a separate fat
djt LATENT Laboratory Work Sbaat superintendent Division State Police Department of Public Safety tg fbifileno. i I Post Office Dover, Delaware 19901 LAB. NO. 10609076 QQ Re: Attention: YOUR NO. 4-7 75 unknown SUBJECT(S) Examination by
Fingerprint Specimens received:
Pubic hair sample from Read hair sample from Kll Pubic hair sample from Result of examinatloni One Caucasian pubic hair which exhibits the same microscopic characteristics as Kll was found on 034. Therefore this hair came from lor another individual whose pubic hairs possess all the same microscopic 20 1981 Page 1 (over) This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official invi istigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related
Similarities and differences were observed between and a Caucasian head hair found on oeordingly, no conclusion was reached regarding the origination of this hair frc ral I This hair i accordingly, could not have cone from It should be noted that 034 and as well as other Items are listed In FBI Laboratory report 00 fit dated July 30, 1981. Microscopic comparisons Involving through Kll and the foreign hairs from the Items listed in the above-mentioned report have been completed without effecting any additional associations.
Specimens through Rll will be retained temporarily in the Laboratory until called for by a representative of your department Page 2
HOMICIDE Qp Examination requested by Addressee Reference Letter dated August 3, 1981 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Specimens received Specimens personally delivered by on August 14, 1981:
Head hair sample fromQ Pubic hair sample from Head hair sample from Pubic hair sample from Head hair sample fromf Kll Pubic hair sample from!
The previously reported latent fingerprint, which ie from the extreme tip area of a finger, was compared, insofar as j|tl i. b7c I A But no Identification was effected.
Additional inked fingerprints of the extreme tip areas of the fingers of these individuals ooneluiv Lduals are needed for conclusive comparisons.
Date of reference commumcatior Telephone call received from Mr. Eugene Petty, Chief Specimens: to LFPS on November 17, 1981 Named Suspect: I I DOB: POB: Wilmington, DE or Newark, DE Note: Telephone answer Result of examination Examination
Division of State Police HOMICIDE Post Office Box Dover, Delaware Invoice of Contents Return Shipping Method
ed in lieu of correspondence covering evidence submission to the Submitting Agency Delivered by Accepted By To be used for telephone request 0 0 art Requesting Agency Requested by Pe'H Accepted By I Examiner Victim. LSesJU-r FBI FILE NO.
tep ort to be directed to Copies
Acting Superintendent Division of State Police Department of Public Safaty Foot Office Box 430 Dover Delaware 19901 RE unknown caiTL
Fingerprint and pain prints of Tbs previously reported latent fingerprint in the captioned case vas coop ered with the submitted fingerprints ofl but no identification vas affected Completely and clearly recorded inked fingerprints including the extreme tip and side areas are needed for conclusive comparison The disposition of the submitted prints ofl land the result of the laboratory examination are being furnished separately
Laboratory Work Sheet Recorded 1/5/83 ede Received Acting Superintendent Division of Polio Department of Public Safety Post Offlo Box 430 FBI FILE NO Dover, Delaware 179#I
State of Delaware Department of Public Safety Division of State Police Dovfch DELAWAtE 19901 November 16, William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washing ten, DC. 20535 File; 4-7 (Added) Re Linda ODay Homicide ito
During 10814013 the course examination, it was noted by your examiner that and a waste, was reached regarding thje origination of this hair from I (October 16, 198il) b7C Also, during the course of the examination, your examiner noted that the extreme tip area of a finger was compared, insofar as possible, wijth Linda 01 Day, I I but noi identification was effected.
William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation File: A 17 Added November 16, 1982 Page 2 It is requested that the laboratory conduct an examination to determine the following;
Whether the hairs found on can be compared with additional hair samples, 1-65 through 1-68, collected fromT 2 Whether the "extreme tip area of a finger" found on mirror can be compared with 1-69.
Very truly yours, Acting Superintendent JRA par Headquarters Class Comp1 aml No. 33-265-81 hoi 11 ve lri op 2
specimens Marooooo This report confirms the information telephonically furnished to your department on January 6, 1982.
Date of reference commumcahon. TelePhone cal1 received from Mr. Eugene Petty on January 5, 1982 Result of examination: Examination by XJEJ ckuX Aft Examination completed Dictated
Submitting Agency Delivered by Accepted By To be used for telephone request Requesting Agency by Accepted By I fuit YExaminer Victim fi fi'J FBI FILE NO offense. ch LATENT CASE NO. fid 7 5 'lace and date, aspects Report to be directed to dof fi fid Copies to be returned to Date grand jury, trial or reason why expeditious handling is necessary MAR 1982 (over)
to Mr. Eugene Petty Chief of Police City of dew Castle Post Office Box 7 New Castle, Delaware Attention Detective
reference Fingerprints and palm prints received February 5, 1982 examination requested by Addressee specimens Finqerprints and palm prints ofl The reported latent fingerprint in the captioned case, whicu is from the extreme tip area of a finger, was compared, insofar as possible, with the submitted finger prints but no identification was effected.
b7C Additional inked impressions of the extreme tip areas of the fingers of these individuals, which are completely recorded, are needed for conclusive comparisons.
Place and date. Cmtu Sozaj Report to be directed to ftTrY A dress Copies
to ur Eugene Petty jJtOCAL STAll Chief of Police City of How Castle Poet Office Bone 7 Now Castle, Delaware LINDA VICTIM Jfiiast
reference Ttltphoofl call May 26, 1992 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY AddreSSAfl
The previously reported latent fingerprint In thi pared with the fingerprints 1 born In Went Virginia, hut no Identification was effected.
William Werater, Director F-r-^ail Federal Bureauyf Investigation United States ylpartment of Justice Washington, File: 4 Re: Lindir 0 1 Par I Vi Homicide Dear Director:
was noted by your examiner and differences were observed between anfl a b7C head hair found on Accordingly, no conclusion
was reached regarding the origination of this hair froml (October 16, 1981) Also, during the course of the examination, your examiner noted that the extreme tip area of a finger was compared, ble, with Linda OfDay, I but no identification entirlcation was effected.
Submitted herewith are the fallowing:
DEC containing clipped head hair I envelope containing pul ing head hair I I 6 7 one envelope containing clipped pubic hair I 68 one envelope containing pulled pubic hair 69 one envelope containing six finger print cards containing finger tips, fitfiBe fingerprints, and palm prints, right and left hands
the (Njdfae and Title) (Department or Acy) (Address) (Phone Number) dee for examination in aon nection witih case number_1 of sealed evidence LjL entitled tltooft nOmciDf
Foot Office Fox 430 Dover, Delaware LAB. NO. 11110019 ft I AMD OTIUtRS b7c YOUR NO. 4-7 (Added)
Also Submitted I
a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will he ued official purposes only, related cn bo the investigation ora subsequent criminal prosecytm Laboratory' report in connection with a civil proceediqgT be granted for the use of the MAIL ROOM
The Caucasian head hair previously compared with has been microscopically compared with Significant differences were observed during this therefore I cannot be considered a source of this hair. It should be noted that specimen is listed in FBI Laboratory report 10814013 8 QQ dated October 16, 1931. It is pointed out that no pubic hairs unlike the victims sample and no other head hairs unlike the victim's sample were found on 035 which is listed in FBI Laboratory report 10609076 QQ 78 dated July 30, 1981.
You will be advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of the ALSO SUBMITTED items by a separate report. Specimens and and the resubmitted items will be retained temporarily in the Laboratory until called for by a representative of your division.
Laboratory Work Sheet LATENT To Acting Superintendent Division of State Police Department of Public Safety Post Office Box 430 FBI FILE NO. Dover, Delaware
The Behavioral Science Unit is requested to advise of the status of the profile requested in referenced letter.
Reurleta, 3/2/63 and Requested profile in captioned caae was held in abeyance for several months pending receipt of preliminary profile being prepared by Baltimore Division profiling Coordinator, In August, 1983 it was learned that a preliminary profile was not being pre pared by the Profiling Coordinator 4 review and analysis of submitted material, on cally contacted Det. Delaware State Police, concerning problems In profiling captioned case It was explained to Det jthat because this case involved a "mixed" crime scene it was difficult to profile. In addition, material initially forwarded to the Behavioral Science Unit did not Include autopsy photographs b?C or photographs of tha victims neck and face. Pet.I requested he come to the FBI Academy to discuss cuss this ca^e and cnn cast ana provide provide ry additional information.
11/21/63. Bvid idence Technician at tha FBI Academy. Quantlco, Virginia. During the meeting seve ial investigative questions were discussed including the sloppy house keeping of the victim, the source of acid phosphatase present in the victims mouth and vagina, and whether victim's hyoid bone was fractured SSA I explained to the officers that captioned crime is extremely difficult to profile because the behavioral b/c evidence examined in developing a profile is mixed. The crime scene is generally sloppy, but the subject cleaned up some areas
weapon of opportunity waa used and left behind, but seven was apparently found in the vagina. The victim*s face was apparently deliberately covered, but her vagina was left exposed. There was no forced entry to the victim's residence, but the door was left open by the subject. All these factors represent behavioral inconsistencies and make development of a profile difficult.
I I discussed with the officers several possible explanations for the inconsistencies. The subject may have been young? the subject nay have been on drugs? the subject say have been mentally ill or psychotic? the crime scene may have been deliberately sta ged to confuse police investigation? or thsre may have been more than one subject. At this point the officers advised that HENRY LEE LUCAS, an admitted serial killer in jail in Texas, had confessed to this murder. The remainder of the discussion then focused on evaluating LUCAS and several of the victim's friends and acquaintances as possible suspects in this murder, Post offense behavior and pro-active techniques were also discussed.
In view of the above, no official profile waa prepared or is being submitted.
From SAC, BALTIMORE subject UNSUB, aka Linda 0*Day Victim Homicide Domestic Police Cooperation Enclosed for the Behavioral Science Unit is the case report of the Delaware State Police concerning captioned homicide.
For information. Detective land Evidence b/C Technician! lare of the opinion that the crime scene and victim in this case were "cleaned up" after the crime.
found on the floor around the victim, however, there was blood on the floor under the victim presenting the appearance that the area was cleaned but the victim not moved.
Preliminary tests done on the scene were positive for blood in the bathroom sink, however, this test is of limited reliability as positive reaction occurs with such other items
Sink trap (plumbing) as well as other items found at the scene were sent to FBI Laboratory but were found negative for blood.
Presence of what appears to be vomit at either side of bed is still unexplained. Also unexplained is the presence of three additional steak knives in addition to the one found in the body.
Members of the Delaware State Police as well as the are available to travel to Quantico for "oral profile" if necessary or desired by the Behavioral Science Unit.
Upon completion of the profile, the enclosures should be returned. Duplicates can be obtained for Quantico if desired for future reference.
Federal Bureau of Investigator Washington, dc 20535 Date 7/17/84 re Lee Lucas amd I limda 0*Day victimf
Department of fuduc salary HOMICIDE Division of Stats Tolies Tost Office Boa 430 Dover, Delaware 10801 Invoice of Contents Description of Contents FBI File Case 40808017 I QQ si4 sao Resubmitted glass microscope slides PffcSowday uP Afi Mail Room 152 (registered mail)
May William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Wadiington, 6. 20535 File No. ii (Added) Re: Linda M.^frDas Complaint No. Dear Mr. WebsteW evidence unit of the Delaware State Police delivered to your labo aro rat ory evidence concerning the Linda O'Day Homicide which du curred on or about June 1. ibi in the City of New Castle, Delaware.
One envelope containing head hair sample Henry Lea One envelope containing pubic hair sample Henry Lee Lucas One envelope containing chest hair sample Henry Lee Lucas One envelope containing head hair sample One envelope containing pubic hair sample One envelope containing chest hair sample One envelope containing stomach hair sample 15 1984
Resubmitted herewith for examination are the following:
through Thirty cardboard pack ets of glass slides containing hairs from previous examination (July 30, 1981) It is requested that the laboratory conduct an examination to deter mine the following:
of suitable quality and quantity for comparison purposes and, if so, whether they can be compared with through glass slides which are being resubmitted.
Received from (Name and Title) Dalavre Statg Polio (Department or Agency)
(Address) (Phone Number) of sealed evidence for examination In connection with case Addad Mailed Back Honlolda Contributor This evidence will remain in the custody of the FBI Laboratory while the examinations are being conducted Following completion of the examinations, a report containing the results of the examinations and the disposition of the evidence will be forwarded to your department If evidence is picked up personally, your representative should identify it with the Laboratory case number(s) assigned in the FBI Laboratory report Director Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Public safety July 17, 1984 Divieion of State Police Poat Office Box 430 fbi file fbi file Dover, Delaware 19901 lab no. 40608017
Sixty glass microscope slides (over) ELB 42 I This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the investigation ora subsequent criminal prosecution Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding.
Result of examination An FBI laboratory report 10609076 QQ dated duly advised your department that hairs unassociated with LINDA 0*DAY had been removed from certain of the specimens listed in that report. Those hairs were compared with and Specimens and are of no value for sig nificant microscopic comparisons. Head hairs previously removed from Q5f and exhibited similarities and dissimilarities to during a microscopic comparison. Accordingly no conclusion was reached regarding the non origination or possible origination of these hairs from HENRY LEE LUCAS. It is unknown what effect if any the passage of three years would have on LUCAS hair charac teristics. A pubic hair previously removed from is unlike the hairs in and therefore, this hair cannot be associated with LUCAS orl I None of the unassociated head hairs are like therefore,1 I cannot be considered their source.
listed in the above-mentioned Laboratory report. Specimens through and the resubmitted slides will be returned under separate cover by registered mail.
Dover, Delaware 19901 August 27, 1984 William Webster, Director LOCAD Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justioe Washington, DC 20535 rile Ho. 7 81 (Added Complaint Ho. 33-265-81 Class, Ho. 81 BES Homicide TAnAtt I. fill Ho 95-243864 Latent Case Ho. Dear Websters Tour letter dated, September 22, 1981, refers to a
back of the mirror, In addition, your letter dated February 26, 1982 specifies the type of print which is present and what is needed for conclusive comparison At this time, we are miimittimr the fingerprints of two individuals, Henry Lee Lucas and for comparison with the ft-26 print The Lucas prints are major case The Jprints are extreme tips only b7C Submitted herewith are the following One set of fingerprints IAS! LUCAS.
CO One set of fingerprint tips The evidence herewith submitted has not been submitted, nor will it be submitted, to another laboratory for lL Superintendent oos Det. b7C DLSlJHAifbf
HoffCTDE reference Letter August 27, 1984 examination requested by Addressee The latent fingerprint previously reported in this cay was compared, insofar as possible, with the fingerprints of Lucas and but no identification was effected. Clearly and completely recorded inked prints of the extreme tip and lower joint areas of the fingers are needed for a conclusive comparison.
The specimens are enclosed.
HOMICIDE (previous) Date of reference communication: Letter dated August 27, 1984 Specimens Pinked fingerprints submitted
Director, FBI (Attn: Behavioral Science Unit, From: sac San Antonio Henry Lee Lucas: Domestic Police cooperation 001 San Antonio
Enclosed for the Bure office ore two copies each of with and HENRY LEE LUCAS, information of the Bureau and receiving offices.
Il I Georgetown, Texas requested that and LUCAS be interviewed regarding, assertions made by the I concerning a sstanie cult known as the Hands of 1 stated that this had been investigated in a prelimlnarv tMdiiinei by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) which had I concluded the it did not exist. I 1 stat-cri that there have been many inconsistencies between! land LUCAS version of I the "Hands of Death" organization leading him to believe that 1 it is a fig ment of their imagination; however, after working closely I with LUCAS for neatly one year ho believes that there may be some i truth to portions of their story.
4 Bureau (Encs. 4) I Legat. Mexico City) 2 Baltimore (Encs. 2 Jacksonville Encs. 2 Las Vegas (Encs. 4) I 2 Los Angeles (Encs. 4) 2 Miami (Encs. 2 New Grieattfc (Encs. 4) 2 Phoenix (Encs, 4) 2 Tampa (Encs. 4) i (Encs. 4) jSan Antonio Approved Transmuted (Number)
b7C LUCAS and have claimed to be responsible for several hundred murders all over the United States, many of which have been confirmed.
advised that a DPS source has recently spoken tol who admitted to the source that the information regarding the cult was made up by LUCAS, In view of the above, San Antonio is not setting out any more specific leads than to have receiving offices contact logical law enforcement agencies to determine if any information has come to their attention of a similar nature that would Indicate an organized satanic cult of the type described by LUCAS and in existence.
The Bureau is requested to forward this communication as well as the to Legal, Mexico City.
Each receiving office is requested to contact appropriate eruoreeiuenL agencies us siaceu above.
AT AUSTINt TEXAS: Will await results of requested
I currently Incarcerated in the Williamson County Jail, Georgetown, Texas was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent as well as the nature of the Interview I I was advised his constitutional rights as set forth on the interrogation: Advice of Rights form, and advised chat he would be willing to speak to the interviewing agent without a lawyer present and chat he understood his rights I I advised that he first became acquainted with a cult known as the "Hands of Death when he w*s about sixteen or seventeen years old add living in JackanmriJJ.e Florida prior to the time he ever met HENRY LEE LUCAS I I explained that he had been involved in using various types ot narcotics and drinking alcohol so ela ting with similar individuals when he met an older man named I Last Name Unknown a white male approximately forty years old. I [stated the he does not know what occupation! lhad at the time nor anything else about him and he has not seen him for many years. explained that he is now thirty-seven years old and this took place about twenty years ago, stated that! I told him that he believed In witch craft, Buddha's and spirits the devil and that there was a cult of individuals who believed similarly I I stated that one night I I agreed to take him to a peeping of the celt, known as the “Hands Death I Jstaced that! I drove him approximately five or Six hours south or Jacksonville and at one point tied cloth around his eyes so that he would not see where he.wafr ftO inK. I kfc atea that they arrived at their destination and|__J andJ got into i-i. boat irul traveled for an unrecalled period of time through the Everglades to a very remote spot. At one point.! I stated that ho thought the area to which they went was an island since it had a lot of water around it; however, it was nighttime while he was there and he is not sure.
stated that he was allowed to look around and saw a large number of people, men and worsen, present dressed in gowns, many wearing, masks of animals such as cows and roster heads on their heads I I observed that cme of the ones who not have any masks on had very long hair
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sheet or gown that had two eyes holes and a mouth hole cut out for the head area and over the top of his head he strapped two cows horns. I I observed what appeared to bea large altar that had a cloth spread over it and many swo rds. machete, butcher knives, hatchets and axes arotmd it. I 1added that there was a large cross with some type of hands at the bottom. I Iexplained that at subsequent meetings the hands he observed were carved out of wood on some occasions and other occasions they would be glass or actual hands. I told I that he would have to participate in the ceremony and chat they were going to take someone life so that the devil would have more spirits.
advised that about this time a young white female walked up to the altaf and stripped off all of her clothing and laid down on the altar. I I observed several people with hypodermic needles shooting an unknown chemical into her arms two or three times and he thought the girl looked as though she was under the influence of some sort of drug. I [stated that an individual (he could not say whether it was a man ora woman) wearing a hood over their head took a machete and cut the girl's throat wide open. observed that there was a calf there and that the calf's throat was cut about the same time. Others caught the woman's blood pouring from her throat in a pan that they put next to her neck and the calf' blood was caught Ina different pan. I Istated that the individual that had killed the girl rub bed the calTs blood and her own blood over her body with his hands and was told that he would have to drink the blood of both the calf and the girl. I [hesitate and he was told that he would have to do it in burr be fore it clotted so he GO cddo that several men col on the altar and had with the gir,?fc body including I I himself and oth ern intercourse with the dead calf.
stated th.-it the people next pulled the cloth out rrosa underneath the girl and he that there was a iron grate underneath it. Logs and other bits of wood were put under the iron grate and it was all set afire in order to burn the body of the girl as well as the calf's body which had been put next to the girl.
meat roasting on various fires in the area and he thought that it was probably pig meat as well as a lot of fruit such apple. After the girl was killed and the ceremony had taken place, everyone ate andl lobserved
mutilating the girl's body, cutting her with knives, I stated that he ate what he thought were bathe que ribs and was told b/C afterwards that he had eaten the girl's ribs. I ktafvri that there was a lot of drinking, smoking of marijuana and individuals taking some unknown pills.
I estimated that there were approximately 100 people present at the ceremony and numerous air boats in which they had arrived. After a time the individuals started getting into their boats to leave andl I told I It hat while he was not a full member, be was considered to bea member of the cult I Ixelated that sometime during his first years as a member he was taken through a sort of training course where he was taught how to shoot various weapons use butcher knives and axes and how to beat a person to death. I Istated that the training lasted five or six weeks and took place in a remote area b/C of the Florida Everglades. I I stated that the training also included Instruction in climbing building rainspouts and entering locked houses. I [added that he still does not know why he was taught to climb buildings. He recalls that there were about twelve people in Ms training group comprised of both men and women. added that after he completed his training he had to train others.
After this, advised that once or twice a month he would get a mysterious postcard at his home in Jacksonville, Florida which would state. Moat me at. on.. I I stated that a plati and a date and time would be filled in and it would frequently be some place like a restaurant ora truck stop. explained that he does not read ver well so he would have someone else read the post card for him. I I stated that this was frequently one of the drunks he would pick up in the Jacksonville area. Oncdl I arrived at the meeting plate, someone would meet Mm and take him to a remote location for a repeat of the ceremony described above. Istated that somethi Everglades, stated that he could not tell i 4. i 4# back to the location the first meeting since it was dark and cr i was sure where he was. I lad vised that thi pattern up until he was jailed on June fe, however, on occasion there would a two or three month gap between the ceremonies. I i related that these ceremonies took place in nearly all of the states of the union but he cannot recall any specific locations. The last.
meeting that he attended was In Arizona approximately two to three months prior to hi jailing in June 1983. I I stated that he b7C received a postcard at hie home address, Jacksonville Florida which told him to meet someone at an unrecalled location in Arizona on a specific date and at specific time, I stated that he drove his car to Arizona and attended a ceremony such as the one described above in a very remote location, possibly in the desert hut near enough that he could see mountains.
advised that after he had been a member for a time, he was told that it was his turn to kill and he obliged by chopping off the head of at girl that was sacrificed at this particular meeting.
added that et one meeting he asked those present if he could use a gun instead of a knife to kill the victim and someone produced a pistol afterwhirh he shot the female victim point blank ir. the head I I stated that females were not the only victim and sometimes men were need as victims. I Istated that he was told that he could never drop out of the cult one ft he was a member and the victims were individuals who had tried to drop out. I fetated that he went alone to the last meeting in Arizona and that he did not meet HENRY LEE LUCAS through the cult. I I stated that he took LUCAS to a meeting year ago (exact time period bull related b7C several rime that he thought that LUCAS was a member the cult before I Iwas although LUCAS never said so At first.T not recall ever being picked up by an individual while hitchhiking with LUCAS after which the individual giving them a ride told them about the cult. Later.I Isaid that he does remember being picked up by some individual who talked to him and LUCAS about the cult but triat he was already a member of the cult when this occurred. He could not recall the time period that he and up and about the cult by this unknown individual. I could not recall where this incident took place.
members of the Hands of Death, When asked why He rot have such ititioof that he jUat never one but that were a ring with a devils head on it at did sunk of the members of the cult I I related that the first meeting of the cult that he took LUCAS to held in the Everglades and LUCAS did not state that he was previously aware of the cult during this ceremony,
Iwas asked how he would recognise the individual that was to pick him up at his meeting place and take him to the ceremonies. I I replied that he "reckoned that they just kept up with where you were "at" When pressed.I "replied that the I him to sit in a certain place and that was how the I other member could recognize him. When pressed further. I I stated that the him would give
stated that when he killed people on his own and not at a ceremony he was required to bring back something from the dead person such as some identification, clothing jewelry, etc.
these it*? Waide a particular garbage can. light post, etc. and in a plastic bag or paper bag so that a member of the cult could his kill. I I*&in stated that be "reckoned that they kept pretty good track or their people and would know where and when to pick up the dead persons belongings. I I related that he did not always comply since he sometimes sold the belongings of this victims and oh several occasions at a cult meeting he was asked by other member why he had been selling his victims belongings If they were watching him and knew what he had been doing.
Rroup since they did not use names Otlter than described above.
I Udded that after he killed his victims he was required to have sex with the dead person as part of the ritual and on occasion he killed his victims, while he was having sex with them, both men and women. I I stated that he usually chopped the victims up afterwards as part of witchcraft and devil worship routine since that would give him more of the spirit. In addition.I [related that he usually drank the blood of his victims. I Iadded that he some times killed animals but when he killed people on own he was not required to kill animals either before or afterward jr part of ritual.
stated that he killed people in a large number of the states of the union and in different ways so that law enforcement officials could not catch on to what was going on. I [added that he burned several of his victims after killing them since Mfires excite him". aided that he had been setting fires since he was
irrtwnrtp five or six years old ahd has comnri tted arson all over the United States.
required to prove every killing to lit cult and has no way knowing how to contact any members of the cultT I I stated that he always wondered why they could locate him and send him a postcard wherever he was living.
had any conversation with HENRY LEE LUCAS since they were both jailed regarding the cult except for one telephone conversation when I I told LUCAS “hands, cross fire", and replied "that's right" Somewhat later thut ho could liuvc talked bout the cult to LUCAS since they were jailed hut he does not recall specifies
interviewing agent as well as his Constitutional Rights as set forth on the Interrogation: Advice of Rights form. LUCAS indicated that he understood the purpose of the interview as well as his rights and that he would be willing to answer questions without his attorney present:
ITICAS Advised that he first became acquainted with the Satanic cult group known as "Hands of Death" in 1978 while he wag traveling frora Maryland enroute to California With his I I I LUCAS stated th^t they were in Maryland waiting to cross bridge which was closed down. The traffic vas stopped and a car pulled along side "LUCAS" car. The driver of the other vehicle began talking tol land LUCAS and during the conversation LUCAS mentioned that he needed wuiit. The other driver said that he wanted to talk more with LUCAS and would stop at a roadside park on the other rfide of the bridge oih traffic moving again LUCAS stated that after the othr-r driver stepped he and [pulled into the roadside park and the other man, who identified hrmseTr asl I said that he had worR for LUCAS and asked LUCAS yen orr I 3 nd drove to Shreveport Qnce rhev arrived in Shreveport
involved in killing people and could not afford to be picked up by the police rn a stolen car.
ltold LUCAS that the fact that LUCAS was involve in killing people was just fine since he was a member of an organisation that LUCAS could join whit w^s known as the "Hands of Death". I explained to LUCAS that the organization involved in rituals which were supposed to the devil. These rituals involved 11 peop iod 'fere 3 1 it rue a i xior.s. iJJ LAb stated that he told Thu could not join at that trine since he had to return to Maryland to straighten Out a few things but would md about at 1 later dare win]d be.
to Miami Florida instead as that was where described for LUCAC wtrgLncu vherc he Cf fjvzTih and told LUCAS
to the pier area of Miami. Ata point where this road crosses a beach, the warehouse could be found by following the beach south to the third warehouse On the right-hand side, LUCAS stated that there are two ro&ds going to the pier area in Miami, one going to an island and the other not going to an island LUCAS stated that the beach described above. LUCAS described the warehouse as an old one which different types of equipment he shipped over seas. LUCAS said rhar gone stolen merchandise is also handled through the warehouse bvl I LUCAS added that he believes that the road going to the pier area that he described above is the first road that crosses the Everglades once you arrive in Miami but that ii should be followed feast towards the ocean LUCAS advised that he returned to Maryland and remained there for the rest of 1978 He had an argument with his sister sometime in February ot 1979 and he departed Maryland in his sister pick-up and drove to Florida. He conf acrid 1ti lack lie Fi and took him to MIstcI where they met irt his warehouse.
I Italked to bothl land LUCAS about joining the "Hands of i Death" and told them that they vnuid have to go into the Everglades to be trained.
Fverglades which could fee reached by traveling to the tirst road crossing the everglades north of Miami which la; a turnpike or some similar road. another two miles north of tlti on the north south turnpike and there is a pier area off the side of the road.
LUCAS stated that when they arrived at the pier area they were loaded into an and taken for approximately a one half hour ride to an island inside rite Everglades. LUCAS stated that the campsite there camouflaged in that the buildings were built out of old trees which Lite toctfiteiv, when he arrived. LUCAS observed approximately the six weeks! land LUCAS spent at the campsite. many "people came and went end during th period LUCAS estimated that there were probably iuOvj people in and out of the campsite. LUCAS stated that some wer being trained, some were getting different kinds of equipment and some were “reporting41 op murders they had committed.
LUCAS stated that when he first arrived at the campsite he Was tested as are all new members of the organisation. The test consists of having to kill someone who is stripped naked in front of the person being tested. The person being tested id told how they should kill
the victim. LUCAS stated that he was Asked to kill St White mala approx lately twenty years old who had been a weather of the organization and apparently had not done as he was told. LUCAS was told to kill him by shooting hits and then cutting up his body on a sort of altar which was rhere, Thu altar consisted of a flat rock in the shape ofa Letblr top supported by rock pillars. LUCAS stated that hr killed the man and cut him up after which of the wans body were taken I b7C and eaten people who were there. LUCAS added thatl late some of tne ouwy patC and LUCAS in killing the man and cutting him up. LUCAS refused to eat any of the body parts and never has indulged in that kind ot activity LUCAS advised that he did not think that I I bad ever had any knowledge of this organization prior to their the in 1979; however.T Irecentlv told LUCAS that he knew all about the cult long before LUCAS did but never told LUCAS before now.
iaI CAS advised that the training they were given consisted of elapse on the types of evidence police look for in murders and how to avoid leaving evidence such as fingerprints. LUCAS added that they were told that if they ever shot someone they would have to hove the gun rebored that no one could tell that it was the murder weapon.
They were also told how to enter homes to murder but make the break-in look like it wa*? a common burglary. They were also instructed as to how bodies should be transported without being noticed and how to communicate with other members without detection. When asked how this was doneT LUCAS only replied that he was instructed to memoriae the faces of the other members so that they would recognize one another when they met in different parts of the country. LUCAS added that when he met another member he would engage the member in a discussion b7C iuuut certain aspects of the cult as ax the places of previous meetings in order to see if the other member really knew the organization and was a member in fact. LUCAS stated that after the training period he andi told to commit two killings pr week and to kill animals along with the victims. They were also told co mutilate the human bodies and if thev could not then they were to mutilate the nim body so as to transfer the human spirit into the animal and into the devil. estimated thet he Las killed just many animals as humans.
LUCAS stated that he andl I returned to the Everglades campsite every month for about four months following their initial training and each tis*? they were picked up at the roadside pier described b7C above and taken in an airhoat to the campsite then returned alter they reported where their victims were hidden and how they had Wen killed and mutilated. After about four months. I I told them that they had done such a good job that they only had to return once a year
added that if they ever picked up any merchandise they wanted to get rid of. they should take it to his warehouse in Miami and the money obtained from the sale of the merchandise would go to the "Hands of Death*1 organization.
LUCAS stated that members can also recognize one another by a tattoo that they should have on their right hand in the web between the thumb and forefinger. LUCAS stated that tattoo is of a cross, flames and hands. LUCAS added that some members have the tattoo of a snake and eth ers the tattoo of a scorpion. He said that the individuals with tattoos of the hands, cross and flames were people who "go on the road to kill committing burglaries, robberies, etc.. The people who have the tattoo of a snake are kidnap ers and the people with the tattoo of a scorpion are ritual killers who kill for the eermonies the cult engages in. LUCAS displayed his tattoo and said that it was nearly worn off. By observation it was determined that there is no tattoo in the web of his right hand between the thumb and forefinger but there are vwiy faint uark lines whose shape could not be dis cerned.
LUCAS advised that he was given specific assignment by I Ton behalf of the cult on occasion. Once I I called LUCAS from San Antonio, Texas and asked LUCAS to travel fro Maryland to San Antonio since he had an assignment to kill two millionaire in tc Ha strop, Texas. LUCAS traveled to San Antonio and met and they traveled to the home of the two millionaire, LUCAS said tnat he waited i outside while I killed the? man and his wife after which they loaded their bodies in a van and LUCAS andl I drove to Reno, Nevada where they dumped the bodies in the desert nearby, LUCAS advised that an unknown L&ay in Texas had hired the “Hands Death to consult i the killings and the assignment hed been given I LUCAS said that he and Igot each for the murder, UTCAS used his to purchase a travel trailer.
tin meetings' were held ora deserted Loach lust south of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Those meetings are held or.ee a year during June or July and sometimes 75-100 people would attend ii though thev tviuftllv broke up into ter groups net to attract attention. The parties usually consist of worship services where they pray to the devil, and dan ces, sex and narcotics. LUCAS recalled that once they were checked out by the local police but since they were doing nothing wrong the police left them alone. LUCAS said that there were no murders contsitted on the beach during these parties since they could not hide the bodies that well. He said that the murders
were usually committed In the Everglades where they could easily LUCAS added that he has attended meetings outside of Florida in Indiana (twice) at a campsite near a river. LUCAS stated that this campsite could be located by traveling east of Indianapolis on a highway (possibly Highway 41) about twelve to fourteen miles to a river, 0n.cc arriving at the river, one sould travel south of the bridge along li the river banK a short distance and the campsite could be located there.
II LUCAS also stated that he received an assignment once from I I to kill President CARTER. This assignment was given in 1979 hic and LUCAS followed CARTER to several different locations in Washington, DC. and once to Palm Springs, California but did not kill CARTER SI although he had several opportunities to shoot him. LUCAS understood that he was given the assignment because of various laws that were being i pa*?*<*d the "Hands of Death organization did not want passed, LUCAS also said that the death squads in El Salvador are being set up by the “Hands of Death" organization out of Miami. When ashed how he knew this, LUCAS replied that he knows because they are being set up out of Hinuii oud guns are being sent to the death squads ros Miami. LUCAS said that the death squads have been in existence long i before the United States was aware of it and that he once was even asked i to go to El Salvador to Join the squads and kill people. LUCAS said that he refused but did take assignment? to go to Spain and Canada where he committed some killings.
LUCAS said that he killed a high ranking civilian in Spain in Mav 1979 after having been given the assignment by the cult.
only told him to kill but gave him no reason and LUCAS traveled to boaln and shot the man. Two months before that, LUCAS said that he I and! Itraveled to Spain and killed an entire family as this was I [assignment from the cult. LUCAS said that he and I travel ed i' to Spain on a boat and got their passport in Jacksonvtlle, Florida.
Later, in or 1981, he traveled to Canada and killed six to eight people including some businessman as an assignment from the cult.
LUCAS added that he has also bean involved in a lot of kidnapings in which he has kidnaped people to order". LUCAS explained that he was told I to kidnap a person of a specific age, height, weight, hair color and take them through El Paao to a location outside of Monterey, Mexico. LUCAS said that children were sometimes kidnaped and taken to Mexico for adoption purposes and older women were kidnaped
LUCAS 3/14/54 and taken to Mexico for prostitution purposes, LUCAS said that I normally gives him his assignment and ha last sawl lin 1981 in Miami, LUCAS said that I I need to live in Shreveport, Louisiana but he has since disappeared from the area. LUCAS explained that he was recently taken by the Department around Shreveport and he pointed out the house where I had lived but they determined that I Ihad left the area.
LUCAS stated that the following are (a)so members of the "Hands of Hemetf California Height Weight 170-180 Age Late Miscellaneous Sella antique furniture and is married tol LUCAS stated that I leaked LUCAS in late 1979 to transport snarljuana fir the organisation and LUCAS did so. Later on, he also transported "Angel dust and cocaine, LUCAS advised that I has assisted him in killings in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California aft well as In the desert near Palm Springs on an Indian reservation near Beaumont, California. LUCAS has provided all af rhis information to California authorities hut rhgiv have teen unable to find any bodies, LUCAS advised that I I I is alo a member.
California Occupation Retired following an injury La fall while working as a sand plaster I lha arrcmpanipd I land LUCAS on several killings in California as well. LUCAS stated that I residence can be located by traveling on Interstate 10 to the Hemet Exit and follow the road towards Hemet until you arrive at blinking light. From there go left to a stop sign and take a right until you corns to a four way stop. At the four way stop go straight
HENRY LEE LUCAS through and the first trailer park cm the right-hand side of the road is the one where I I has his trailer. The trailer park Is run by I I ano hand side as you go in the first entrance, LUCAS described!
trailer as being gold and yellow in color. LUCAS was last there on September 30, 1982.
LUCAS stated that one could arrive at residence by taking the setae directions as above except tnac after going through the four way stop, continue straight to a atop light and turn left towards Hemet. Take the main street to Horth Hemet until you come to Hemet Street. Turn right and travel down Hemet Street until you pass the school and dabs a cross road after going Inhere I I usually hides stolen merchandise According to LUCAS.1 ralso has dug out secret places under the out buildings where He also hides stolen merchandise, I is married but LUCAS does not know whether Ms wife is aware that he has participated in killings. I a 1943 brown Dodge ambulance.
I I andi Poplar Bluff. Missouri LUCAS stated that he met them in Californiain ivfti a-nrf traveled with them for a time. LUCAS was able t-o kill some people on the road. LUCAS stated that I Ihas a tattoo of a scorpion on his ight arm above his wrist. LUCAS believes that the Poplar Bluff Police Department traced I andi bur they did nor confess tv being members of the cult.
Suburbs near Washington, Or Height Weight 190-200 Age Late Hair gray LUCAS last gawl I five years ago and stated that he has no Hut wr>1y roams around the country. According to LUCAS, I works for bom government organisation. LUCAS stated that he has Been I lat sense of the "Hands of Death meetings.
LUCAS described I las being some kind of an overseer in the organisation.
HENRY LEE LUCAS on tO>rt mlirw fl LUCAS vas unable to provide any further information regarding the "Hands of Death" cult.
Attention supv. CID Room 5 nhands of Death". Cult; Henry le ucas Domestic Police cooperation. 00: San anton 10 supv.I itelcall to Austin janaury 24, Texas And along With I2w 29 1335
State of Delaware Department of rPublic uouu Safety Bik Division of State police PO Box 430 JiCJiU PO BOX 430 Dover, Delaware 19901 iM January 3, 1986 William Webster, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washington, DC. 20535 File RE: Linda Homicide Complaint Dear Mr. Webster:
Criminalistics Unit of the Police delivered to your" laboratory evidence concerning the Linda Homicide which occurred on about City of At this time we are submitting a photographic slide of a shoe impression which was located during the crime scene search and photographic slides of the running shoes of b7C Your laboratory numbers pertaining to this case are listed below:
herewith for examination are the following:
Three color slides showing a single shoe impression from the alley next to the residence.
William H.Webster, Director A Federal Bureau of iQjjfestigation United States Depart at of Justice Washington, Page 2 File (Added) Complaint It is requested that the laboratory conduct an examination to determine the following:
slides are of sufficient quality for comparison purposes and, if so, can they be compared with the slides for individual and characteristics.
Received lb 7 of the (Name and ime) Delaware State Police (Department or Agency)
(Address) (Rhone (Number) A i. SE of sealed evidence for in number (Added) Mailed Back nnay Picked Up By HowiclAf CElAtLi Contributor This evidence will remain in the custody of the FBI Laboratory while the examinations are being conducted Following completion of the examinations, a report containing the results of the examinations and the disposition of the evidence wiii be forwarded to your department, if evidence is picked up personally, your representative should identify it with the Laboratory case number(s) assigned in the FBI Laboratory report Director Federal Bureau of Investigation
March 13, 198# Superintendent STAt RBOISTKRKD Division of State Police Department of Public Safety fbi file no. Poet Office Box 430 Dover, Delaware 19901 LAB. NO.
File LINDA VICfJHju Complaint Examination requested by: Addressee Reference Letter dated January 3# 1986 Examination requested. Document Specimens personally delivered by February 6, 1986i Q49-Q51 Three slides of shoe impressions taken at crime scene (item Four slides bearing known shoes off (item 07) Result of examination!
indistinct nature of the questioned impressions, definite conclusion oould not be reached whether the questioned through impressions were or were not made by the through known shoes.
Limited design characteristics were noted in common.
Laboratory Work Sheet Superintendent Division of State Police Post Office Box 430 Dover, Delaware 19901 LAB NO 60206024 TT Re UNKNOWN SUBJECT; your no. File LINDA O'DAY VICTIM; Complaint
Nagativai Mad Intemegatives Made Negatives Processed Internegatives Processed Contact Prints Enlargements ranspareneies Film Processed Slides Made 16 35 mm Movie Film Copied Slid Processed Reed By Requisition Date Initials
Violations) HOM Lab No: 602060 Violation date 06-01-81 Citst DOVER Sufile No ODAY, LINDA Contributors Subject Remarks Status 1 Status 2 Status 3 Category Ack Type: 7- Principal Unit Date Date Diet QAjjZ-fZl A Items Evidence ret Resub? NO NO Return No?
lerrzA, To SF0 3206 Parcel Method and No: ECC 3233 Received In ECC 01-Envelopes ECC 3233
Superintendent Division of State Police Department of Public Safety 95-243864 Post Office Box 430 Dover, Delaware 19901 60206024 TT UNKNOWN SUBJECT? Pile LINDA ODAY VICTIM? Complaint
copies of a letter addressed to WILLIAM WEBSTER, Director, dated 2/10/86 The enclosed letter, and an identical copy addressed to the El Paso SAC, were received by the El Paso Office on 2/11/86.
The letter is an admonition by El Paso Attorney ARVEL PONTON, III, against any contact of his client, HENRY LEE LUCAS, by any law enforcement officers. LUCAS is awaiting trial in El Paso on capital murder charges. He has received national publicity by initially confessing to scores of murders across the country, and subsequently reca nting many of these confessions. Because of the publicity surrounding this matter, and inasmuch as the letter is tne tfureaji addressed to the Director, it is being forwarded to the Bureaji for information purpose^.
Certified Mail Return receipt Requested
Steve Simmons District Attorney District Attorney's Office City County Building El Paso, Texas 79901 RE: State of Texas vs. Henry Lee Lucas Dear Sir:
Doris Sipes andl have been appointed to represent Henry Lee Lucas against the charges of capital murder presently pending against him in El Paso County, Texas. This letter is to put you on notice that he is not to be interviewed or interrogated by anyone unless one of his attorneys is present. In invo king his constitutional right to have attorneys present during any interview, any purported waiver by Henry Lee Lucas of his right to have counsel present during any interrogation is invalid.
waiver and this right may only be waived by Ms. Sipes or myse lTT This-notice extends to all law enforcement and prosecution offices in the United States.
Sincerely, Arvel Ponton, Leo Samaniego, El Paso County Sheriff William Webster, Director FBI William Rodriguez, El Paso Chief of Police Clayton Smith, Texas Rangers Service, El Paso Helen Eversberg, United States Attorney Hon. Brunson Moore Henry Lee Lucas
Edgar Hoover Building Washington, 20535 Attn: Elemental Analysis Unit Pursuant to our conversation, I am sending 25 sample bullets plus the for an element analysis.
Asl explained on the phone, we are investigating a homicide involving a 14-year old white female, who was abducted while walking to her school on theat approximately 0810 hours. She was subsequently "ouna, blind folded with duct tape, taken to a rural area of the County and shot once in the back of the head. Pathological examination dis closed that she had been sexually asaaulti The crime seems to be motivated by sexual reasons. The inves tigation has not disclosed any other reason for the homicide.
There were no fingerprints on the tape removed from the deceased. The only item of physical Evidence that we do have is the bullet removed from the victim. 3The bullet is of an unusual nature, in that it has greasy groove near the base and a slight crim ping groove up the narrowed the bullet down to a hand cast buJJ.pt made ina Lyman mold. However, we are2 unable to get a positive match on the bullet to the lead lott because the local lab does not have the cap ability.
April 21, 1983 Page two We believe that the murder weapon was a caliber Smith and Wesson that was stolen in a residential armed robbery two weeks prior to the homicide. The victim of that robbery does handload his own cartridges, as well as mold his own bullets. I have obtained from him several bullets which were cast by him in the same mold and they appear to be identical to that of the fatal bullet.
To date we have been unable to locate the murder weapon, there fore, it is necessary, we believe, to ask your Agency for assis tance in doing the ele mental analysis test in an attempt to verify that the fatal bullet is, in fact, a hand cast bullet from the victim of the armed robbery. This information would greatly limit the scope of our investigation down to the known associates of the three individuals involved in the armed robbery. Two of the individuals involved in the armed robbery are still at large.
Although we know their identities, we do not have sufficient evidence, at this time, to sustain an arrest, much less a convic tion. However, proof that the murder bullet came from the resi dence of the armed robbery victim may give us the "twistM that we need in an effort to solve the homicide.
I appreciate any assistance that your unit may be able to provide and if you need any further information, please contact me
Sheriff of Tehama County HOMICIDE tost Office to 729 Red Bluff, California 90080 Attentions Ipvoice of Contents Return td FBI File ft Case 30427080 Hi Your ft Ext 1983 Mat! Room 152 (registered mail) PSM Supply Unit, (not registered) Shipping Method
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1/4 over aber 1, 1984 Federal Bureau of Investigation 10th and Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, 20535 Attn: Special Agent Laboratory Division Dear Lee,' LOxr red in Tehama with rural area, where she was he was then transported to another rural loca re she was shot one time in the back of the head with 38 or caliber revolver, and left there.
A your In this endeavor to find that evidence, I am requesting assistance comparing any analyzing the evidence 3 I am submitting to yon.
(2) Locate Ward's hair within the vacuum ings taken from Lucas' vehicle.
Page Two (3) Compare dirt samples taken from both crime scenes and Lucas vehicle.
Whatever assistance you can render in this investigation will be greatly appreciated.
If there are any questions I can answer, please telephone b7C either or myself.
Brown envelope containing packages and which contain duct tape, victim's hair and possibly suspect's hair.
Vile marked containing hair, button and dirt (foreign material).
Sealed box marked containing numerous glass slides.
Four bags marked containing vacuum ings from interior of vehicle.
This report supplements and complete the FBI Laboratory report in this case dated February 1/ 1985. For a listing of the submitted items, please refer to that report.
Specimen consists of off-white synthetic fiber ir and also a ooiapoBed of pal green cotton fibers.
Status 1 Status 2 Status 3 Category? 2 Ack Type Principal Unit Diet Date Date(s) i-n I terns Evidence ret Resub1 NO NO Return No Call when reads'
No previous submissions found
SFOf 3266 Received In ECC: 11-05-84 01-Boxes ECC 3233
Rashell hard XISSMLAL 7 LA Examination requested by Addressee Reference Letter dated November 1, 1984 Examination requested Microscopic Analyses Mineralogy Specimens
Fibers (I, Q10-Q11 Duct tape (I, Pubic hair sample from victim (I, Head hair sample from victim (I, Twelve slides containing known pubic hair from suspect (III, Fourteen slides containing known head hair from suspect (III, Dirt sample from crime scene (II, Dirt sample from crime scene (II,
Head hair sample from suspect (III, Pubic hair sample from suspect (III, Button (I, Result of examinati ont Due to color, texture and type differences, soil represented by specimen could not be associated with specimen or specimen
The other requested examinations are continuing and you will be advised of those results and the disposition of the submitted items by a subsequent report.
Laboratory Work Sheet To Mr. Ron Koenig Sheriff of Tehama County Poet Office Box 729 Red Bluff California 96080 FILE NO Attention LAB NO.
Mr. Ron Koenig Sheriff of Tehama County Post Office Box 729 Red Bluff, California 96080 Attention; Detective Invoice of Contents Description of Contents fbi File Ca8e ALSO SUBMITTED items Your Return Room A Mail Room (registered mail) PSM Supply Unit, (not registered) Shipping Shipping Method Hazardous Materials Only Weight of Hazardous Materials Packaged By Signature Date
Enclosed for Houston fire two copies of a psychological profile to be forwarded to Harris County Sheriff*s Dep.irt ment, Houston, Texas.
For the information of Houston, on 12/18/80, investigative ma terials regarding captioned case were sent to the Behavioral science Unit by Detective! for the purpose of obtaining a psychological profile.
Recipient law enforcement agency should be advised that the attached analysis is not a substitute for a thorough and well-planned investigation and should not be considered all inclusive. The infor mation provided is based upon reviewing, analyzing, and researching criminal cases similar to the case submitted by the requesting agency.
The final analysis is based upon probabilities noting, however, that no two criminal acts or criminal personalities are exactly alike jnd therefore the offender at times may not always fit the profile in every category.
Houston should maintain periodic contact with appropriate officials to determine and report the extent to which this profile has been of assistance in their investigation, results are to be furnished to the Training Division, Attentions Behavioral Science Enclosures 2
Houston is to advise requesting agency that in the future all requests for Training Division assistance should be made through the Houston Field Office.
The murderer resides within the vicinity of where the victims automobile was recovered. He lives in rental type property by himself or with another male.
High school or less. While in high school, he participated in organized athletic and was a disciplinary problem.
Single, but has previously been married.
The offender exhibits a very macho image (dress, vehicle, habits, job) and expresses an intense dislike for homosexuals. He would be described by friends and associates as being a person who enjoys his own company and as having an explosive personality. He enjoys drinking a great deal and spends alot of time in country and western places of entertainment.
Location of Property or Bulky Exhibit Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same Bulky Exhibit Drawer Yes No Descnption of Property or Exhibit Case Reports and Photos
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February 8, 1984, I 1 Special Texas, advised that captioned case has been solved. According tol I has admitted that he and filled the victims. LUCAS also provided pertinent details Which only the murderer would have known.
LUCAS is described as follows:
Date of Birth August 23, 1936 Height 5 Weight 150 pounds Texas driver's license 11076084 Social Security 230-40-9210 FBI number 661 111 Scars, marks Left eye is glass Tattoos Unknown description on both arms is described as follows:
December 15, 1980, the victim in this case, was operating a small gas station on US. Highway 231 in the northern part of Jackson County, Florida. In the early morning hours of that date, McDaniel was robbed and shot in the head with a calibre gun. McDaniel died as a result of blows to the head by a blunt object and the gunshot wound to the head. The victim was one-armed, and fingernail scrapings from his one hand were sent to the crime laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida. The state crime laboratory examination revealed the presence of one Caucasian body hair the fingernail scrapings of the victim On July 7, 1988, Your Affiant, other law enforcement officials, talked with Henry while Lucas was located the Texas State Prison in Texas.
After voluntarily waiving his rights, Luca's advised Your Affiant and the other officers present that he was involved in the of McDaniel. Lucas admitted taking part in the shooting and in his statement gave many details which indicate that the confession is accurate. Lucas gave an accurate description of the manner of shooting, the type of service station, the size and appearance of the victim, the property taken, and the time of day that the murder topk place. Lucas also indicated that there was a co-defendant in the case by the name of Ottis Elwood Toole, and that there were two small children present during the homicide, but that they did not observe anything.
On September 14, 1988, Your Affiant, along with other law enforcement officials, talked with Ottis Toole while he was being held at the Hdmes County, FI ori da A ail. Toole voluntarily waived his rights and talked with your Affiant concerning the death of McDaniel. Toole advised that he and Henry Lee Lucas were responsible for the robbery and murder of McDaniel in Jackson County on December 15, 1980. Toole gave the same distinct facts that Lucas gave in his statement, including the method of killing and that children were present.
Toole advised that Henry Lee Lucas shot McDaniel with a calibre automatic pistol. In addition to the 25_calibre bullet Searched SernhzM
which was removed from the head Of McDaniel, a spent calibre cartridge was found at the scene, indicating that an automatic pistol was, in fact, used Toole and Lucas have been separately incarcerated for over six years, and, therefore, have not had any conversation with each other. Your Affiant has fully investigated the background of this case and, based upon this investigation. Your Affiant believes and has reason to believe, that HENRY LEE LUCAS has given admission about details of this crime that only the killer could have known. Your Affiant further believes and has reason to believe that HENRY LEE LUCAS is guilty of the crime of First Degree Murder involving the death of McDaniel in BASED ON THE FOREGOING, a criminal case was filed in County, Florida. The fugitive, HENRY LEE LUCAS, presently stands charged with the following felony:
Florida Statute No. 782.04 and he is, to the best knowledge of your affiant, a fugitive from the State of Florida.
based UPON THE FOREGOING, I hereby find there is probable cause to believe that such offense was committed and that the accused committed it.
the State of Florida, Thomas Baxter, an investigator with the State being first duly sworn, deposes and says under oath:
As an investigator with the State Attorney's Office, Your Affiant has assisted in the investigation of the death of Florida. Asa result of this investigation, I have found the following:
victim in this case, was returning home from a day's work and a trip to the grocery store. Jerilyn Murphy Peoples entered her home in Holmes County, Florida, carrying two bags of groceries.
Jerilyn Murphy Peoples died as a result of a caliber gunshot wound to her head. The home had been forcibly entered through a previously broken window at the rear of the house. Jerilyn Murphy Peoples was dragged from her home and put into the right front passenger seat of a 1968 Chrysler automobile after being shot, and left there to be found by her husband, Broward Peoples, Jr.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, talked Lee Lucas while Lucas was located in the Texas State Prison in Huntsville, Texas. Lucas advised Joe Mitchell that he, Lucas, was involved the murder of Jerilyn Murphy Peoples. Lucas admitted that he participated the burglary of Jerilyn Murphy Peoples' home, which was a brick house in the country with pines around it. Lucas advised that he and Ottis Elwood Toole and two small children had gotten off a train and walked to the Peoples home.
AFFIANT makes this Affidavit in support of the in Case No. 89-85CF, in aid of the extradition of the aforesaid defendant, HENRY LEE LUCAS.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing are true and correct copies of the Warrants of Arrest HENRY LEE LUCAS for the offense of FIRST DEGREE MURDER asT filed-in ray office.
I, hinor Judge of the Circuit County, Florida, DO CERTIFY that Cody Taylor, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate and attestation is the duly elected and qualified Clerk of the Court in and for Holmes County, Florida, and that the said certificate and attestation are due form and made by the proper officer, and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all of official acts of said Clerk, as well in courts of judic ature elsewhere.
Holmes a Judge of the Circuit Court, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Holmes County, Florida, is duly commissioned, qualified and acting and that the signature to the foregoing certificate and attestation is genuine his own proper handwriting and that full faith and credit and ought to be given to all of his official apts as well courts of judic ature as elsewhere.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said cou to be affixed, this urt day
March 25, 1981, Brenda Jo Burton, the victim in case, was at her home located at 401 North Hubbard Street, Bonifay, Holmes County, Florida, when she was strangled and stabbed to death with a butcher knife. There was no forced to the Burton home. The house is a white frame house with a fence surrounding the rear portion with some dogs inside the fen ced area.
stated that he was responsible for the burglary and the murder Brenda Jo Burton.
gave a statement to Special Agent Joe Mitchell. Toole advised that he, Henry Lee Lucas, and two small children arrived Bonifay, Florida, one night and stayed that night in the truck.
The next day the two small children were sent to the Burton home for the purpose of gaining entry under the pretense of needing food. The children gained entry and Lucas and Toole then entered the Burton house and applied the night chain on the woman, approximately thirty years of age, with long hair, present and became very upset. Henry Lee Lucals grabbed Brenda Jo Burton and choked her with the telephone cord. Lucas then got a knife from the kitchen and dragged Burton into the bathroom and stabbed Burton with the knife. They then exited out the rear of the house where some dogs were in the yard.
Toole and Lucas have been separately incarcerated over six years, and, therefore, have not had any conversation with each other. Your Affiant has investigated the background this case and, based upon this investigation, Your Affiant believes and has reason to believe, that HENRY LEE LUCAS has given admission about details of this crime that only the killer could have known. Your Affiant further believes and has reason to believe that HENRY LEE LUCAS is guilty of the crime of First Degree Murder involving the death of Brenda Jo Burton in Holmes CODY TAYLOR, Clerk Circuit Court Holmes County,