_ FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74) _ , ; . ; ~ L Cc “ ‘, } | | FBI [ | | l Date: 7/ 2/76 {Type in plaintext or code) | Via AIRTEL (Precedence) | a TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, MIAMI (163-1539) (P) SUBJECT: MURDER OF BEATRICE GOLD lava FPC i ty oy } we, BUDED: 6/25/76 > breyten 74 00: BUREAU YR iM] Re Bureau letter to Miami dated soho. pars Enclosed for the Bureau are an original and five copies of an LHM suitable for dissemination. Investigation at Miami was conducted by SA THOMAS B. DOWD. At the outset of investigation, a confidential inquiry regarding VINCENT DE MARCO and MICHAEL MILLER, was made of PAUL SCRANTON (retired SA, Miami Office, FBI), Director of Security, Biscayne Kennel Club, who stated that both MILLER and DE MARCO have been employed by the Biscayne Kennel Club for approximately 20 years and both are considered to have impeccable reputations. Based on the recommendation of SCRANTON, inquiry was made of DE MARCO and MILLER regarding their travel to London in August and September, 1975. LEAD MIAMI AT MIAMI, FLA. ae “RY AS - Rh) Will snaps oe check at Miami PD... |: RE = - Bureau (Encs. 6) ae. - Miami lee « TBD:mes To Lewoon O-7 ESA 7/9/76 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED _ 4 HEREDH 1S inion assur rep GPO : 1975 © - 590-992 DoclIda: 32555609 Page 1
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to FileNo. = 163-1539 Miami, Florida July 2, 1976 -RE: MURDER OF BEATRICE GOLD On June 14, 1976, MICHAEL A. MILLER, 5055 Collins Avenue, houseboat, Crystal House Marina, Miami Beach, Florida, was interviewed and furnished the following information: On August 29,..1975, on behalf of the Biscayne Kennel Club, Owner of the Flagler Dog Track, he traveled to London, England, with the specific intent to purchase greyhound racing dogs on behalf of the Flagler Dog Track. During this period, he was accompanied by a co-employee of the track, VINCENT DE JIARCO, who was considered an expert in the field of greyhound racing dogs. He is employed at the track primarily 1n pubiic reiations, nowever, assumed other duties such as the purchasing of the aforementioned greyhound racing dogs. They were accompanied by Mrs. ESTHER DE MARCO, former wife of VINCENT DE MARCO, who is now deceased. Prior to departing for Miami, he was furnished by local Miami dog owmers, the name of ALBERT ROSSI, as a person to contact in London who would be in a position to furnish the names of various dog breeders in England and Ireland. Upon arriva. in London, contact with Mr. ROSSI was arranged and accompanied by DE MARCO and ROSSI, he went to several surrounding dog tracks in London and made a total purchase of 36 dogs. In response to an ad in a London paper, he also made contact with a dog trainer by the name of CLARE ORTON, who accompanied him to the Brighton Dog Track and other tracks when the aforementioned purchases were made. On September 2, 1975, via Irish Airways, ORTON, ROSSI, ‘Mr and Mrs. DE MARCO, and himself departed London and traveled to Dublin, Ireland, with the specific purpose of buying dogs at the Shelbourne Dog Track, Dublin, Ireland. Upon arrival in Dublin, they registered at the Gresham Hotel, Dublin, with the exception of ROSSI, who indicated that he would reside with friends in the area. ‘The following day, September 3, 1975, they went to the \\ Fata HP te Doclda: 32555609 Page 2?
RE: MURDER OF BEATRICE GOLD would be of value choosing greyhounds for purchase on behalf of the Biscayne Kennel Club. DE MARCO at this time furnished basically the same details regarding his trip to London and Dublin as set forth in the interview of MICHAEL A. MILLER. He also stated that ALBERT ROSSI wasunknown to him prior to his trip to London and the names ERROL CLIVE HEBNER and BEATRICE GOLD are unknown to him. The name DINO CELLINI is also unknown to him. { | | { | A review of the records of the Miami Office of the | Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) could locate no information identifiable with the following individuals: | | BEATRICE GOLD | ERROL CLIVE HEBNER ALBERT ROSSI VINCENT DE MARCO ESTHER DE MARCO . ; MICHAEL MILLER | FBI reveals that DINO CELLINI, whose true name is DINO VINCENT CELLINI, date of birth November 19, 1914, at Steubenville, Ohio, is well known to the FBI as a known gambler. Latest information regarding CELLINI's activities reflect that the Italian National Police made inquiry regarding CELLINI and stated at that time CELLINI was then living in Rome and had been granted Italian citizenship. CELLINI has been the subject of extensive investigations by the Miami Office, primarily in the Anti- Racketeering area from June, 1965 through December, 1973. in fact, CELLINI was reportedly living with his family in Kome during mid-1971. No further investigation by the Miami Office of the FBI has been conducted regarding CELLINI since August, 1974. i The exact address of CELLINI as of August 18, 1971, was furnished by the Central Bureau, Criminal Division, Italian National Police, Rome, Italy, as Via Flaminia Vecchia, 495-497, Rome, itlay, with his wife, son, RICKI, age 20, and a daughter age 13. A review of the - records of the Miami Office of the 4% ~ neni! a —— DoclId: 32555609 Page 3