° HW 46064 - . -~ Mr. Hurst, , 7 | — Mr. peaiefen i . \ > oa ; DR . an So ‘lo - Mr. Monahan. 1 - Mr. Spangler — SeSebEmePogher 1977. _ BY LIAISON Honorable Louis Stekes — \ Chairman ON Select Comsittee on Assagsinations . United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Chairman: — | ar In accordance with a request received from you on mae September 8, 1977, an applicant-type investigation is currently | being conducted ‘soncerning Mr. Dominick Kevin Giangrasse, in response to the September 25, 1977, request of! G. Robert Blakely, Staff Director, Select Committee on Assass+ inaticns, United States House of Representatives, cencerning . the present status of this investigation, the Following infonigs’ tion is set forth: / The FBI is. presently conducting an Interstate Ay Transportation in Aid of Racketeering investigation concerning. . a@ December, 1976, arson cf a clething warehouse owned by S$. iden Formal Rentals, Baltinore, Maryland, and other arson matters. Puring the course of this criminal investigation, a information hag been developed concerning Mr. Giangrasse who was then employed as a4 detective with the Baltinore, Maryland, Police Department. It has. been alleged by two individuals “sho have requested confidentiality, that. around. Memorial Day, 1977, Mr. Giangrasse, while employed as a datective with the Baltimore Police Department, approached a leng-time friend, Stanley Hiken, proprietor of S, Hiken Formal Rentals, Mr. Giangrasse reportedly . advised Stanley "niken he was being investigated and that Federal and er State charges would. possibly be issued against him con- cerning the arson of his clothing warehouse. “| * hite, Baltimore Police Officer, and_his wife, Theresa Waites an Smplegee of S. Hiken Formal Rentals, Baltimore, Maryland. MPD:dd (IX) 4 | | (8) SEE HOTE PAGE THREE. DoclId: 327319659 Page 66
| Honorable Touts Stokes It was further alleged by these individuals Mr. Glangrasso advised Stanley Hiken he was willing to furnish. him the name of the individual whe was furnishing law enforce~- ment agencies with the facts concerning this arson for a price, amount not stated. Stanley Hiken declined ta accept Mr. Glangrasso's offer because he felt he was possibly being set up for law enforcement purposes by Mr. Glangrasso. . Mx. Gilangrasso who had been employed by the Baltimore Police Department since January, 1964, resiqned on September 2, 1977, during the course cf an internal investigation being conducted by the Baltimore Felice Department concerning his involvement in the aforementiened matter, The internal inves- tigation ef the Baltinere Police Department was discontinued when Hur. Glangrasse resigned. paniel F. colastein, Assistant united States Attorney, District of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, advised he is unable to render a prosecutive opinion concerning Mr. Giangrasse at thie time inasmech as the matter 1s still being investigated. He said he will consider prosecuting Mr. Giangrasse for obstruction of justice should the facts develeped in this matter warrant such charges. we additional unfavorable information has been developed concerning Mr. Giangraese during the course of the ongoing applicant~type investigation which you have requested. Several persons have commented very favorably concerning Mr. Giangrasso's character, reputation, associates, and loyalty. He has been described as an excellent Lavestigator whe has a great deal of perception and who is highly regarded by his professional associates. When the results of additional inquirias - an this — applicant-type investigation have been received, you will be advised. Sincerely yours, Clarence M. Kelley Director WEVA Yoo. eet See ee EEE bee eee ~ HW 46064 DBocld:32319659 Page 6?
eg a TT HW 46064 ff _ c ae * vy “ rd Log Honerable Louls Stokes NOTE: Staf€ Director, House Assassinations Cemmittee, has requested letter concerning Giangrasse’s involvement in. pending PBI ITAR arson case in order to take action concerning his employment with committee. CGlangrasseo resigned fron Baltimore, Maryland, Pelice Department detective job daring police department internal investigation concerning his offer te provide identity of informant in an arson case to one of the . subjects fer a price. Facts as set forth coordinatedvwith Baltimore AUSA who will not render proseentive opinion until other aspects of PRI ITAR arson case have been rese¢lved. Applicant investigation still pending. So AY DoclId: 327319659 Page 638
HW 46064 DoclId: 32319659 ao Ng “Honorable Louis Stokes NOTE: Investigation of Miss Godfrey for position with ‘House Select Committee on Assassinations complete and favorable, except for one person stating she should be more security conscious, and another person advising she was terminated from a position because she was slow in answering correspondence. She indicates she was cited for speeding. No record could be located.  YAWH Page 69
_the present United States House of Represen- Marital Status Interviews Co ae Jane Elizabeth Godfrey 4 December, 1976, to Select Committee on Assassinations, tatives, Washington, D. C., as a secretary Miss Godfrey is unmarried and resides in Apaitment 103 at 3001 Porter Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. an Mike Wetherell, Administrative Assistant to Frank Church, United States Senator from Idaho, advised in. Washington, D. C., he knew Miss Godfrey on a professional basis from 1969 to 1970, while Miss Godfrey worked for Senator Church. He advised he and Miss Godfrey worked directly under the supervision of Mrs. Verda W. Barnes, then serving as Administrative Assistant to Senator Church, Mr. Wetherell advised Mrs. Barnes elevated Miss Godfrey to a position where she was assigned to handle secretarial “casework.” Mr, Wetherell stated it is his opinion that Miss Godfrey was given too much responsibility too early in her career in this assignment. He stated he believed she was unable to handle the heavy volume of work assigned to her. He advised he recalled many instances in which it was discovered that letters handled by Miss Godfrey replying to correspondence received by the Senator were leaving the office between two and three months! late, He stated he believed Mrs. Barnes thought if this situation continued, serious morale problems would develop among the other mem- bers of the Senator's staff who were properly meeting their deadlines. Mr. Wetherell stated it was decided Miss Godfrey should be terminated. He advised he recalled she was terminated during October, 1970. Mr. Wetherell emphasized this termination in no way adversely reflects upon Miss Godfrey's suitability for a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government. He stated she is a loyal citizen whose character, reputation, and associates are above reproach. He stated he is aware Miss Godfrey is currently serving on the staff with the Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. He recommended her for a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government. HW 46064 DoclId: 32319659 Page 70
C | e ‘Jane Elizabeth Godfrey Verda W. Barnes, Washington, D. C.,. advised she was formerly the Administrative Assistant to Frank Church, United States Senator from Idaho in Washington, D, C., during the period of approximately 1969 to 1970. She stated she was Miss Godfrey's supervisor while Miss Godfrey served as secretary in Senator Church's office, Mrs. Barnes advised she and Senator Church think highly of Miss Godfrey and believe she is a talented person whose character, loyalty, reputation, and associates are of the highest order, Mrs, Barnes stated Miss Godfrey left Senator Church's office in the fall of 1970 because Miss Godfrey was unhappy with her. position on the Senator's staff. Mrs. Barnes stated she believes Miss Godfrey was overqualified for her secre- tarial position, She advised that at the suggestion of the Senator, Miss Godfrey sought another employment opportunity, She emphasized that Miss Godfrey's departure was in no way a reflection of any dissatisfaction with her work product, She highly recommended Miss Godfrey for a position of trust with the United States Government, A person requesting confidentiality advised he has known Miss Godfrey on a professional basis since about January, 1976, He stated he believes Miss Godfrey's security habits should be improved and that certain rules concerning her assignments need to be followed, He said he does not desire to comment further and would not furnish specific examples concerning this matter, He advised he considers Miss Godfrey to be a hard worker, and he has no reason to question her character, loyalty, reputation, or associates, He recommended her for a position of trust with the United States Government, Eugene C, Zack, former Administrative Assistant to James G, O'Hara, former United States Representative from Michigan, advised he knew Miss Godfrey on a professional basis from 1971 through 1976, He stated that he was . Miss Godfrey's supervisor during this time, and he found her to be a very competent staff secretary, He stated she was extremely discreet in handling matters pertaining to her professional responsibilities, He advised she is a very effective individual whose character, associates, reputation, and loyalty are above oo HW 46064 Docld:32319659 Page 71
- “ . , i - Mr. Monahan a - Mr. Hur Ray RX _ ; Mr. Peefman . 1 - Mr. Planagan August 19, 1977 BY LIAISON Honorable Louis Stokes Chairman Select Committee on. Assassinations United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Dear tr. Chairman: In accordance with a request received from you on duly 20, 1977, an investigation has been conducted eoncerning Mr. Albert Gonzales. Transmitted herewith are two copies of a summary memorandum containing the. results ofthis investigation. Sincerely yours, €larence M. Kelley Enclosures (2) NOTE: Mr. Gonzales; is employed as an investigator by the House Select Committee on. Assassinations, Washington, D. C. His service rec ‘indicates he.was the subject of four 'Gisciplinary actions while. serving in the United States Coast Guard. ‘Four former co-workers and. supervisors at the New York State Spefigh1 Prosecutor's Office.for Health and Social Services, New York, New York, said Mr. Gonzales's performance with this office was only average because he lacked motivation and interest in the work. Other co-workers. described Mr. Gonzales as a % competent and selfstarting investigator, | Investigation complete. MEF :dd (IX) - (7) 7 Ny AND ee HW 46064 Docld:32319659 Page 72
Albert Gonzales Mr. Gonzales service record indicates he was the subject of four disciplinary actions. On March 10, 1944, he was tried and convicted by summary court-martial for "use of words in a contemptuous and disrespectful manner toward two United States Navy shore patrolmen on or about January 15, 1944, in the City of Oakland, California," He was sentenced to forfeiture of twenty-six dollars pay per month for three months, On March 30, 1945, he was tried and convicted by deck court for "drunkenness ‘under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and thereby incapacitated for the proper performance of duty.'"' He was sentenced to reduction in grade from waterman third class to fireman first class. AY The records further indicate he was also issued commanding officer's nonjudicial punishment on two occasions. On a date not indicated, he was awarded ten hours of extra police duties "for taking food without permission." Ona date not indicated, he was awarded twenty hours of extra police duties for "disobedience of orders and disrespect and profane language toward a chief petty officer," Employment July, 1940, to Civilian Conservation Corps, December, 1940 now defunct, as a laborer in Monticello and Moab, Utah, and in Sea Girth and Fort Dix, New Jersey Mr. Gonzales has indicated he was employed by the following business firms from June, 1941, to April, 1952, except for the period he was on military service, These employments could not be verified through records, and no one was located who recalls his having been so employed, June, 1941, to | Interstate Wood Working Company, December, 1941 Wooster, New York, as an apprentice cabinetmaker December, 1941, to Glassman Box Company, July, 1942 Long Island City, New York, as an apprentice cabinetmaker re HW 46064 Docld:32319659 Page 73
ro Albert Gonzales September, 1974, to Veterans Administration, October, 1975 Washington, D. C., as an investigator October, 1975, to New York State Special Prosecutor's June, 1977 Office for Health and Social Services, New York, New York, as a special investigator July, 1977, to _ Select Committee on Assassinations, the present - |. . United States House of Representa- ; tives, Washington, De C., as an investigator When not otherwise engaged, Mr, Gonzales was unemployed. Marital Status Mr, Gonzales is married to the former Mercedes. Martinez, They and their children, Albert and Elaine, reside at 143 North Magnolia Street, Pearl River, New York. Mr. Gonzales has advised he commutes from New York to Washington, D., C., staying at various motels for a few days at a time while he is working in Washington, D. C. Interviews James Malloy, Senior Special Investigator, New York State Special Prosecutor's Office for Health and Social Services, New York, New York, advised he was acquainted with Mr. Gonzales on a professional basis for approximately five months during the period Mr. Gonzales was employed by this office, He described Mr. Gonzales as an intelligent and capable investigator who "knew his way around." He said that although Mr. Gonzales has the ability to be a good investigator, it is his opinion that during the period Mr. Gonzales was employed by this office, Mr. Gonzales was not a hard worker, was a little lazy, and needed constant supervision, He said Mr. Gonzales had to be directed and would not initiate any investigation on his own, He said it — is his opinion that Mr. Gonzales was not interested in the work of this office and, as a result, was lazy. He commented favorably concerning Mr. Gonzales’ character, associates, HW 46064 DoclId: 327319659 Page 74
. O | © Albert Gonzales reputation, and loyalty. He said he would recommend Mr. Gonzales for a position of trust and responsibility with the reservation that Mr. Gonzales would need constant and direct supervision, Donald Harmon, Senior Special Investigator, New York State Special Prosecutor's Office for Health and Social Services, New York, New York, advised he was acquainted with Mr. Gonzales on a professional basis during the period Mr, Gonzales was employed by this office. He said it is his opinion that Mr, Gonzales did not do a very good job as a special investigator. He explained it is his opinion Mr. Gonzales has the ability to be a good investigator and has a "good amount of street smarts"; however, he believes Mr. Gonzales did not like the type of work he was doing with | this office and did not do a very good job. He said Mr. Gonzales would often be gone from the office, and Mr. Gonzales’ supervisor did not know his whereabouts. He commented favorably concerning Mr. Gonzales’ character, reputation, associates, and loyalty. He said that based upon Mr. Gonzales' performance as a special investigator for this office, he would not recommend Mr, Gonzales for a position of trust and responsibility. Joseph Cunningham, Principal Senior Investigator, New York State Special Prosecutor ' s Office for Health and Social Services, New York, New York, advised he was acquainted with Mr. Gonzales during the period Mr. Gonzales was employed as a special investigator by this office, He said he was Mr. Gonzales‘ supervisor for a few months during this period. He noted Mr. Gonzales is a retired homicide detective from the New York City Police Department. He said it is his opinion Mr, Gonzales performed only satisfactory work and only did the work that was required of him, He said it is his opinion Mr. Gonzales needed more supervision than the average investigator. He said he did not consider Mr. Gonzales' reports to be prepared well, and they often needed correction: before they could be processed. He said that although Mr. Gonzales is a capable and smart investigator who is willing to work at any time, it is his opinion Mr. Gonzales was not a very good investigator because he would not pursue investi- gations unless directed to do so by a superior, He described Mr. Gonzales as an honest, personable, straightforward, but ~5- HW 46064 Docld:32319659 Page 745