“Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 3107 Hotey. DATE: 11-14-2017 JFK Assassination System Date: -5/14/201 ’ Identification Form . “Agency Information AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: _124-10217-10118 RECORD-SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILENUMBER:  92-6054-157 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: SAC, PH TO: DIRECTOR, FBI TITLE: DATE: 01/17/1963 ‘PAGES: 2 SUBJECTS : CRIMINAL COMMISSION, CIP, EVALUATION, ADMIN, INSTR DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: — Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4 CURRENT STATUS: — Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 05/27/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE ; COMMENTS : ‘ . . arr v9.1 Docld:322796342 Page 1
fleased rider the dthn F: Kéennedy“fssassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Wetey. | DATE: 11 Na <3="Bureau (REGISTERED MAIL) 4-?7017 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-—104-02 ° . UNITED STATES ("ERNMENT ( * Memorandum ~- - te TO : Director, FBI DATE: 1/17/63 (phon :  §AC, Philadelphia (92-1027) O SUBJECT: THE~CRIMINAL..WCOMMISSTON, " ETAL AR = CONSPIRACY . Re Bureau letter 1/8/63. "Reference is also made to Philadelphia letters to the Bureau dated 12/5/61 and 4/3/62 captioned, "TOP ECHELON CRIMINAL INFORMANT PROGRAM - PHILADELPHIA DIVISION," and Philadelphia Airtel to the Bureau dated 12/20/62 of the same caption, all setting forth information furnished by PH-599-PC. It is pointed out that PH-599-PC has been reported by numerous informants and sources. to have been a member ‘of "The Organization" for many years and to have been involved: in Organization executions. It is recalled that this Infor- mant was reported by some sources to be a member of the’ Organization during the "CAPGA" investigation, which took place shortly after the mid-1940's, It is also pointed out that this Informant was reported to have beén involved as one of the killers in an Organization execution which took place during late 1940. It is not known if he was a member at that time; however, it.is quite possible that if he was -- not a member, he was admitted possibly following this parti- cular execution. The Informant (as with other members of -- the Organization) considers "respect" to be highly signifi- cant and desirable and definitely considers himself to be’ above the average criminal, although he freely admits that he has been involved in criminal activities throughout his adult life, The contacting Agent has’ been acquainted with the Informant since approximately 1950, when he was first con- tacted in connection with the "TENUCA” investigation. He apparently has some personal respect for the contacting Agent, having made that evident during the contacts by his convérsa- tion and, also, by the amount of information that he has a ED COPY FILED i rn aoe 7 (THE CRIMINAL "COMMISSION," Pe Pg cof 1 = 137-7265 | ‘GA-GOSE-/F} 2 -~ Philadelphia 66, cc, 38 a. 1 = 92-1027 on 1 - 137-2706 1s JAN 18 1963 DEW: rde on Sy wnowemn  R commen erat 03 | AN UNRECORD. Docld: 32296342 Page 2?
ReTéased \uider the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotes. DATE: 14.<14-3017 ; i a can ca ( . . } - . © ? “ od _ . : ot of PH 92-1027 furnished to date. It is pointed out, however, that although ‘ each contact appears to improve his relationship with the — Agent and his inclination to talk more freely, nevertheless, the interviews continue to be very carefully planned in order 4 to develop the information without asking direct questions. It is considered vitally important to the ultimate develop- ment of this Informant to, at the present time, avoid asking Meo direct questions that would make it inescapable that he is considered as an informant. It is also pointed out that security of contact with this. individual must be considered most seriously. He is incarcerated and it is not considered desirable to con-— tact him any more frequently than every three months. Even these contacts should be on more or less irregular intervals. In an effort to avoid pinpointing the Informant during visits to the prison, other hardened convicts who have been known to - the Agent for a number of years are contacted and maintained in general conversation, in order that they will discuss this fact with other inmates and reduce the significance of the _ contacts. It is important to impress upon the Informant that consideration is given to his security, particularly since aa associates in the Organization are exerting considerable poli- tical pressure to cause him to be released on parole in the near future. If he feels the contacting Agent is careless in this regard, he may well refuse to make meetings after he is - released from prison. . i wi eh . In view of the above, it is not considered desirable to recontact PH-599-PC at the present time, particularly when it is considered that he was contacted on December 18, 1962, as reflected by information in the last-mentioned reference above. If still desired by the Bureau, efforts will be made to set up an appropriate interview in approximately one month and efforts will be made by steering the conversation to de- velop as much of the information as possible with regard to the request in Bureau letter 1/8/63. It is noted that some~ information concerning present and past restrictions on mem- bers joining the Organization is set forth in Philadelphia Airtel dated 12/20/62 captioned "TOP ECHELON CRIMINAL . TNE ORMANT PROGRAM - PHILADELPHIA DIVISION," Bureau File 137- 7205 © a ; y Lo ‘ ; ; -~ Qe a Docld: 32296342 Page 3