It was felt necessary to have a car simulating Bill Coors' car as it was not known if he and his automobile would’ be immediately available on a twenty~four hour basis. The simulated car, of course, was always kept available. As it was not known if Adolph Coors, III, would be returned alive or would bekilled by his kidnaper, the identities of competent physicians were determined in Denver and the surrounding counties. These individuals can usually be determined either through personal contact of the Agents in the office or through contact with the various local law enforcement agencies. The same is true of autopsy surgeons who are usually known to local law enforcement officers or coroners. It should also be borne in mind that it possibly may be necessary to obtain the | identities of coroners in areas considered pertinent to the investigation. In the COORNAP case these men were contacted early in the investigation and their cooperation solicited. It was found that each was cooperative and indicated that he would not notify the papers or other publicity media, realizing the necessity of a thorough crime-scene search before the public invaded the area. Timetables of the various public transportation facilities were obtained, but arrangements were also made with ranking officials at various airlines in Denver to bump passengers in the event that was necessary in the handling of COORNAP, NW 35044 Doocld: 329599526 Page i2i
Joseph Corbett had told friends that he hunted in the Golden Gate Canyon area northwest of Golden, Colorado, " Tnasmuch as a yellow Mercury was earlier reported as pertinent in this investigation and prior to its discovery burned on a dump in New Jersey, investigation was conducted in Colorado in an effort to locate this car. As the car was reported a bright yellow in color, use was made of a slow flying airplane to search the Golden Gate area, and also the area contiguous to victim's home and the bridge from which he disappeared. Consideration was given to use of a helicopter. This type of machine was not used, however, because of danger in the high rugged mountain area where up drafts and down drafts might have easily wrecked the piane. The aircraft was obtained through the services of a Colonel with the U. S. Air “Force who was also the liaison man with the Civil Air Patrol. As it was felt that Corbett might demand payment of _ ransom in the mountainous area with which he was reported familiar, contact was made with stables for the rental of horses. In addition, it was felt that guides might be necessary and contact was made with State Game Wardens, U. S. Forestry Service Rangers and particularly with some of the old-time prospectors and wood cutters in the mountainous area. These men were constantly available for assistance. In COORNAP demand was made for $500,000 ransom. The only communication received did not specify the type of container the money should be placed in. A footlocker, measuring 31" by -10- NW 55044 Doold:i 32989526 Page i22
| BW 55044 Doclid: 32385526 Page i125 16 3/4" by 124", was found to hold the demanded ransom in mixed bills. <A footiocker of this sort, not metal, was obtained from a local manufacturer. A hole was cut in the center of the bottom of the footlocker so that the switch of the ransom decoy package would fit within this hole. The switch was built up so that it would protrude beyond the side of the footiocker. A cloth similar to the cover used on the footlocker was obtained from the manufacturer and substituted for the cloth torn when the hole was cut in the bottom of the footlocker. This cloth was placed on the footlocker loosely so that it would not activate the switch. The footlocker was then packed with seventy pounds of newspaper which was the approximate weight of the bills. The ransom decoy package was placed in the footlocker so that it would _be in an off position when the footlocker was resting on its bottom. In order to obtain additional transmitting range, a loop antenna was placed around the inside of the trunk lid. This was made of two turns of Belden indoor aerial wire; a condenser was connected in series with the loop to tune it. This condenser was mounted at the center of the back edge of the lid of the footlocker. in place of a rivet which was removed. The condenser could then be tuned by a small screwdriver from either the outside or inside of the trunk. The loop antenna was connected by a low impedance line to a coupling loop 2" in diameter and consisting of two turns. Lining paper matching the interior of the trunk was obtained from the manufacturer and used to cover the antenna and connecting wires, ~ il -
As twenty~five Agents were sent to the Denver Office on special, it was necessary to obtain maps for these Agents in order to facilitate their becoming acquainted with the area, This required obtaining regular ‘State maps which are obtainable through service stations, and also maps of the City of Denver and surrounding suburbs. Before the discovery of the skeleton remains of Adolph Coors, III, a detailed search was made of the mountainous area where the Laboratory stated samples of soil found under the car destroyed by Corbett, originated. A contact was made with the Geological Survey for quadrangle maps of the entire mountain area, and the maps were obtained and supplied to the Agents making this search. These maps were coordinated with county maps obtainable through the State Highway Department. A team of four Agents was assigned to each quadrangle map area "which covered approximately seventy miles. These Agents were instructed to travel every road in the quadrangle and talk to all residents, and to search all mines, buildings, caves or other places where a body might be concealed. Nine stenographers and clerks were sent to the Denver Office on this special. It was necessary to obtain office equipment for these employees. This equipment was obtained primarily from the General Services Administration on a loan or rental basis. -~12~- —— iS. i ‘ Page i274 ,
At the time the skeleton remains of Adolph Coors, III, were found it was necessary that a detailed crime-scene search be conducted. This search covered a large area in rugged mountainous terrain. A regular crime search line was established with one man acting as anchor on each end of the line. In order to keep both Agents anchoring the line in contact with the office, the men anchoring the line each carried a Motorola pocket receiver and transmitter. With these items they were able to maintain contact with a two-way automobile stationed in the vicinity, which in turn was able to contact the office approximately thirty miles away. The equipment man should maintain close contact with all personnel on the special, particularly the Special Agent in Charge. All requests for any equipment should be channeled through the equipment supervisor as he may have the equipment available in the office or have made arrangements for it to be available at some supplier. It is suggested that the equipment supervisor be an Agent assigned to the -local office because of contacts already available. -~ 13 - MW 35044 Doocld: 32959526 Page 125 — Se  ——————— —
LIAISON AT VICTIM'S HOME IN KIDNAPING CASES PREFACE The comments contained herein are based on one actual experience of being in a kidnaped victim's residence. Accordingly, it is to be recognized there are many different circumstances, conditions, problems and types of people that will differ in each individual case. It is to be noted that the material in the manual on this topic covers most any situation. The following is offered as Agents' experiences of having been in the COORS' residence for some seventeen days beginning February 11,,1960, three days after ADOLPH COORS, III was kidnaped. NW 35044 Docld: 32989526 Page 126
MW 35044 Docld: 32959526 Page i127 On February 9, 1960, the following note was received by MARY COORS, the wife of victim: "Mrs. Coors: "Your husband has been kidnaped. His car is by Turkey Creek. "Call the police or F. B.I.: he dies. "Cooperate: he lives. "Ransom: $200,000 in tens and $300,000 in twenties. "There will be no negotiating. "Bills: used / non-consecutive / unrecorded / unmarked. "Warning: we will know if you call the police or record the serial numbers. "Directions: Place money & this letter & envelope in one suitcase or bag. "Have two men with a car ready to make the delivery. "When all set, advertise a tractor for sale in Denver Post section 69. Sign ad King Ranch, Fort Lupton. "Wait at NA 9-4455 for instructions after ad appears.
"Deliver immediately after receiving call. Any delay will be regarded as a stall to set up a stake-out. "Understand this: Adolph's life is in your hands. We have no desire to commit murder. All we want is that money. If you follow the instructions, he will be released unharmed within 48 hours after the money is received." | The ad was placed in an issue of the Denver Post which was first available to the public on the night of February 138, 1960. I —SS4—Bo etd 32530626——Pacpe
PREPARING TO GO INTO VICTIM'S HOME In preparation for going into the victim's home, itis essential that all information available relative to the entire case, as known as of that time, be obtained as well as background of family and conditions in the residence. Some consideration should be given to wearing apparel. The following are a few of the items which were found to be useful: Washable, quick dry underwear Quick dry shirts Respectable pair of lounging shoes with soles that will not make excessive noise when walking around the house Adequate sleeping garments Personal toilet items. The following equipment was used and found to be desirable: Stationery and writing supplies Typewriter - Dictaphone Camera HW 35044 Doocld: 329599526 Page i129
Sidearms and shotgun Complete kit for taking fingerprints Technical equipment necessary to handle the specific | situation should be selected by Agent making the installation. It was found that two recordings of each telephone conversation was essential, indicating additional recording units would be necessary. Sufficient attachments for the private phone line to the Field Office enabling each Agent in the residence to simultaneously enter into conferences with the Person in Charge of the case. Monitoring instrument to be attached directly to the phone on which incoming calls are to be received at the residence. | Arrangements should be made to discreetly enter the home of the victim. MW 55044 Boold: 32969526 Page i130
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AT VICTIM'S HOME On arrival at the COORS' residence, on February 11, 1960, local law enforcement officers had departed and a log was established which would continue to reflect activities there during the stay of the Agents. ‘First contact at the residence was made with JAMES GRANT, a lawyer and the brother of MARY COORS, victim's wife. He advised that a number of family friends were visiting and that the four COORS' children and some of their friends were in the house. Other friends were expected to arrive. During the initial conversation with GRANT, it was noted that numerous phone calls were being received from family friends. MARY COORS joined the latter part of the conversation with GRANT and it was explained to them that it was necessary now to have more privacy in the residence. It was agreed the guests would be excused. Shortly thereafter, the guests left. The Agents were shown through the residence for the purpose of familiarizing them with it. For a detailed description of the house, blueprints were obtained and are probably still available in the Denver Office. MW 35044 Doocld: 32959526 Page 131
Briefly the house may be described as located in a rather remote mountain side location, outside of a suburban community of Denver, known as Morrison, Colorado. The residence is not in direct view of any other habitation, but is situated in the foothills in such a manner that it could be watched from numerous locations in higher surrounding terrain. The house itself is large with four bedrooms on the main floor. Three of the bedrooms in line. Adjacent to the main entrance there is a stairwell down to a daylight basement of considerable proportions. The bedroom on the extreme end of the line of bedrooms is a large room with private bath and dressing room. It was normally occupied by Mr. and Mrs. COORS. The two bedrooms in line, separated by a bath and adjoining the master bedroom, were occupied by the two COORS' girls and the other one by the two COORS' boys. The fourth bedroom on the first level was separated from these and normally unoccupied. The remaining space upstairs composed of a large living room, dining room, kitchen and utility room. The basement, occupying less space than the first floor, consisted of a furnace room, large recreation room that was furnished with complete kitchen facilities in one corner and normal recreation room furniture. The basement also had a combination bedroom - office and a bathroom. Adjoining the bedroom - office, is -7 - MW 55044 Docld: 32985526 Page i132
NW 55044 a room completely enclosed in cement with the exception of one door from the office, and originally designed as a bomb shelter. It contained a deep freeze and a few personal items in storage. The garage is located to the side of and directly attached to the house near the front entrance. It is accessible from a door between the end of the garage and the inside of the house. The doors are electrically controlled. These controls are on the inside of the garage located directly adjacent to the door entering the house. The garage contained space for three automobiles and storage area. The normal phone service used by the COORS' family consisted of a private line with extensions in the bedroom used by Mr. and Mrs. COORS, one in the kitchen and the third extension in the recreation area downstairs. During the tour through the house, MARY and JIM brought up the question as what should be done about the friends of MARY COORS expected to arrive within the next few minutes, most of those. coming were bringing food and et cetera. It was suggested that if they could be reached by telephone, they be requested not to appear. This MARY COORS did.. The four children, ranging in ages of 10 to 18, presented a problem in the residence, in that they were making and -8- DoclTd: 32989526 Page i135 SN eee ae
NW 55044 receiving numerous phone calls, and using the entire residence without being able to understand any imposed restrictions. For security reasons and the general peace of mind of all, it was decided by MARY COORS and JIM GRANT that if the children's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. COORS, SR., were willing, the four children should stay at their residence. This was arranged and the COORS' children remained at the grandparents' residence until the Agents departed the victim's home. In regard to the numerous phone calls that were being received by MARY COORS, it became obvious that something would have to be done to avoid possible interference with the kidnaper's call. Also each time the phone rang, it completely interrupted the entire household until the identity of the caller was known. In this connection, MARY COORS telephonically contacted two or three of her friends instructing them to call other people who would be most likely to contact her telephonically, requesting them to refrain until further notice. In addition, she asked JOE and BILL COORS, brothers-in-law, to contact their immediate family with the same request. | The servant arrangement consisted of two maids, one appearing primarily as a house cleaner, and the other as a laundry servant. Neither lived in and the arrival of both entailed -9- DoclTd: 32989526 Page i34
MW 35044 Doold: 32969526 an automobile trip to the bus stop by MARY COORS. It was decided that one full-time maid living in would be more adaptable to the situation for purposes of security and convenience. MARY COORS selected the maid to be kept, that selection being based on long time acquaintanceship and her ability as a servant and cook. This reduction of the household members and visitors left MARY COORS, JIM GRANT and THELMA HOFFMAN, the maid. In addition, on a schedule of 24 hours each, JOE and BILL COORS were to alternate being in the residence. The first evening it was noted that MARY COORS was becoming increasingly nervous, sometimes almost hysterical. The following day, with JIM GRANT'S assistance, MARY COORS invited a friend as a permanent house guest. All of the above arrangements, with the exception of having MARY COORS invite her friend in to stay, were undertaken and accomplished on the first afternoon the Agents arrived. During this same period of time, a considerable number of requests were made of MARY COORS for specific bits of information or things she was todo. Some would be forgotten by her. It was the Agents’ experience in the residence with all members of the family, that it was more desirable to make one specific request or resolve one problem at a time rather than a number of them. -10- Page 135
The schedule of service people who should call at the residence was established so that there would be no Agent personnel in sight when they arrived. MARY COORS' doctor was identified and places where he would be available at all times established. This was for the primary purpose of being able to locate him should she require his attention. Living quarters for the three Agents was established in the daylight basement. Inasmuch as two Agents were scheduled to be awake at all times, the one bed in the office with adjoining bath was sufficient. One end of the recreation room, out of sight of the stairwell and windows, was used for installation of private line and recording equipment. It was felt it was necessary to reduce the number of telephone extensions to avoid any individual answering the phone except the one selected to receive the kidnaper's call. Due to the physical layout of the house, the extension in the recreation room was left in service as it was available only to the Agents. As the person answering the phone, should the kidnaper call, would be one of the family, the extension in the master bedroom was designated for this purpose. With MARY COORS' consent, this room was converted into an office for the purpose of receiving phone calls and most generally was occupied by one Agent and the member of the family -li - NW 35044 Doocld: 32999526 Page 136
NW 55044 who was expecting to receive the call at the time. This separation turned out satisfactorily in that it left the recreation room private for the Agents’ use with the technical equipment, dictating, use of the private line and other general official activities, eliminating the necessity of anyone but Agents to be there. The phone extension in the kitchen was disconnected. The other three bedrooms upstairs were used by MARY COORS and her friend, JIM GRANT and the COORS’ brother in the residence, and the maid. -~ 12 - DocTd: 32989526 Page i3s7
PLANS TO RECEIVE KIDNAPER'S CALL MARY COORS was anxious to receive the phone call but it was felt by the Agents present that she would be the least capable of carrying on a conversation with the kidnaper. JIM GRANT, age 42, Harvard Law graduate and practicing attorney in New York, left the impression with the Agents that he was the most desirable individual to receive an incoming call from the kidnaper. JOE COORS and BILL COORS, who alternated at the residence, were to relieve JIM GRANT during the time he was to sleep. GRANT was actually around and available to answer the phone from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 A.M. During the rest of the 24- hour cycle, either JOE or BILL COORS was present for this purpose. In giving instructions to the persons that were to answer the phone, it was not necessary to include questions that would determine whether or not the victim was alive, inasmuch as the family had agreed that they wanted to pay the ransom money irrespective of whether they had proof that he was alive. It was desirable to retain the caller on the phone as long as possible to afford the possibility of tracing the phone call. Several questions were formulated, the answers of which would determine if it was the kidnaper calling, were typed and left by the -~13- NW 33044 Doold: 32989526
phone that was to be used for incoming calls. In addition, on the same desk attached to the phone was a monitoring instrument giving an Agent across the desk a chance to hear both sides of any telephone conversation coming into the residence. This was in addition to monitoring and recording equipment in the recreation room. This instrument was designed so the Agent could only listen and was unable, to talk in it or have any other room noises interfere. To facilitate the Agent having control over this conversation without unduly interrupting a member of the family receiving the call, a prompting board was improvised. On this board, which was a door from the basement, was large printed phrases, as prompters, to help the person taking the call to prolong the conversation and to obtain pertinent information from the kidnaper. Some of these phrases were: SLOW DOWN READY TO PAY WILLING TO PAY REPEAT THAT PERSONAL ITEMS ROADS ARE BAD - SNOW HOW DO I KNOW YOU ARE THE KIDNAPER
JIM GRANT had a tendency to static-repeat phrases made to the person he was talking to. He was encouraged and so were JOE and BILL COORS on all conversations to static-repeat the phone conversation. There was never any intention that all these phrases should be used in any one conversation. A baton type pointer was available for the Agent to point to particular phrases which would be applicable at that point in the conversation. Also on the desk to facilitate the person carrying on the conversation was a copy of the ransom note, typed questions, and a memo scratch pad and a crayon was available to write reminders to the individual accepting the call. Mock practices were conducted with all three individuals who were expected to possibly take the call. In addition, prior to the series of family calls being eliminated, the element of repeating, slow down and other phrases on the board were used without interfering with personal calls coming in. . ~15 - NW 35044 Doold: 32989526 Page 140
INTERVIEWS OF MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY Members of the family in the residence were repeatedly and almost constantly interviewed in a conversational manner. These interviews covered all subject matters pertinent to the case. The close association for many hours within each 24-hour period made it possible to handle interviews and problems in strictly a conversational manner. This arrangement seemed ideal in that it was possible to stay abreast of the family’s thinking. At the same time, it was imperative that each Agent in the residence be consistent with each other and advise the Person in Charge in order that all problems could be handled in an acceptable manner without contradiction. It was felt necessary to note the answer to questions propounded to members of the family by each Agent to avoid repeating the same question to the same member of the family unnecessarily. In eliminating personal items the victim could have had on his person at the time of his abduction, a complete inventory was made of his personal effects in the residence including clothing, as well as those personal items in his office. Hair specimens were obtained from victim's personal brush and comb. With MARY COORS' permission, all records and papers in the residence were reviewed. ~16 - NW 55044 Doocld: 32989526 Page 141
Members of the family were photographed and fingerprinted. | The following items and information were obtained and developed in the course of interviews of members of the family: Photo of victim | Wearing apparel at time of abduction Hair specimens of victim Personal items in possession at time of abduction Identity of retailer that could identify personal items in his possession at time of abduction Identity of doctors and hospitals relative to medical history of victim Dental history Financial status of victim and wife Identity of friends and associates of victim and family Identity of servants and service people Friends of family Activity of victim and family immediately prior to the kidnaping Identity of possible suspects Identities of banks, investment houses, stockbrokers, etc. Education of victim -17- NW 35044 Doold:i 32989526 Page i142
Background and membership in organizations maintaining permanent records Hobbies, recreation, social activities of victim Family history of all members of family, immediate relatives and victim | Background of all servants Normal activity and daily itinerary of family. - 18 - NW 35044 Doocld: 329599526 Page 143
HANDLING OF RANSOM MONEY AT RESIDENCE On the evening of February 12, the prepared ransom money in the amount of $500,000 was delivered to the residence by bank officials. It arrived in a sealed canvas bag and was accepted at the residence by BILL COORS. It was placed in the bomb shelter room previously described. This room had been selected because it was not accessible from the outside of the house and the one inside door could be locked. In this room was placed two footlockers, one of which was to be used to deliver the money in. These two lockers had been marked for future identification prior to arrival in the residence. One of them contained a radio sounding device, the other had no equipment. Also in this room was placed the original ransom note and an exact facsimile. The money was left in the sealed canvas bag. Depending on the circum- stances and instructions immediately prior to delivery, it was to be placed in one of the footlockers with one of the notes. The door of this room was locked at all times after the above articles were placed therein. The key on a string was worn around the neck of the member of the family who was on duty to receive the call from the kidnaper. The foreseeable things to be done immediately after receiving a call from the kidnaper were divided among the Agents in the residence. The additional preparation of the money and placing it into the automobile in the garage -19 - MW 35044 Doold: 32809526 Page 144
MW 35044 Doocld: 32959526 Page 145 was to be handled by one Agent and the COORS' brother on duty at the time. The money was never delivered. It was accepted by bank officials in the residence for return to the bank. It was in the original sealed bag, avoiding the necessity of recounting the money. It should be pointed out that the Person in Charge was | constantly advised by private telephone line of all arrangements and activity described. This was done on a continuing basis. The Person in Charge kept Agents in the residence informed in detail as to his general thinking, and problems which could occur involving the family. These telephone conferences on things that might happen in the future made it possible for the Agents in the residence to answer questions and make decisions with the family. _ He in turn was advised of each question asked by the family and the answer given. Through this manner, the Agents and Person in Charge were consistent with the family in all matters. The technical equipment making it possible for all Agents at the residence to simultaneously carry on a conversation with the Person in Charge eliminated the necessity of paraphrasing his instructions and ideas and added to their ability to act in harmony. The individual Agents in the victim's home also kept each other advised of all convessations with and questions asked and answers given to members of the family. - 20 -
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN THE VICTIM'S RESIDENCE Due to the arrival some days after the kidnaping, many of the necessary things had been done in connection with the residence assignment. Those items are mentioned in the manual and are not being repeated here. Agents, prior to entering the residence, in a conference with the Person in Charge reached the conclusion that there was a strong liklihood the victim was not alive. On entering the residence, they felt that it was imperative to receive as clear and detailed telephone call from the kidnaper as possible. It was also felt necessary to associate with the family in a.manner that would result in them taking no action that would interfere with the investigation of the case. The family were continually reassured that the answers to their questions and problems were given them by the Agents present, with the full knowledge and consideration of the Person in Charge. It was pointed out that the Person in Charge had much experience in kidnaping cases, and in turn, on their behalf, was consulting with FBI officials in Washington, D. C., including Mr. HOOVER himsédf. In one instance, the family inquired as to the necessity of the detailed coverage of the expected telephone call from the kidnaper. -~ 21 - MW ObS044 Doocld: 32809526 Page 146 I" a
In this instance, as well as every other opportunity, it was pointed out to the family that the safe return of the victim was the first and primary object of the FBI. That the necessity for complete coverage of the phone call was first to make sure that clear instructions were obtained from the kidnaper in order that they could be complied with, resulting in the release of the victim. That, secondly, the coverage might assist in leading to the identification and apprehension of the | individual responsible for the kidnaping. The Agents in the residence were frank at all times in answering the various questions and problems and tried to avoid leaving any impression of mystery and evasiveness in their actions and conduct. JIM GRANT, after some time had elapsed and no contact from the kidnaper had been received, asked the question, are you actually going to pay the money to the kidnaper when it is recognized the victim is dead? It was pointed out to him that was a decision to be made by the family and they had already reached the decision that the money would be paid whether or not he was alive. Getting necessary items in and out of the house was handled by BILL and JOE COORS, in that they exchanged shifts daily, this presented no problem. ~ 22, ~ MW 55044 Dpocld: 329 26 fe 147 a
Permission to intercept and open all mail addressed to the COORS' residence had previously been obtained and this was handled at the Post Office. It placed no particular responsibility on the Agents in the residence. However, contents of the extortion letters intercepted at the Post Office were relayed over the direct line to the Agents in the residence and were made known to the family for their decision as to complying with them. No particular problem was encountered in having them reach a decision. When practical, these notes were presented in the A.M. in that MARY COORS could respond more logically then than later in the day. The identity of several individuals were furnished by members of the family as suspects. Particularly BILL COORS would pursue the results and inquire in connection to these suspects very persistently. Although few of the suspects from the very: beginning had any logical basis, it left a better impression with the family when they could be advised rather promptly that that individual had been eliminated as a suspect and why. Bearing in mind that at this stage of the case, a very limited investigation was being conducted, it is believed where logical, these suspects reported by the family should be eliminated. After the children had moved to the grandparents' residence, they continued to be some bother to MARY COORS in making requests of her for permission to go various places such as - 23 - MW 35044 Doocld: 32959526 Page 146
school, skiing and visiting friends. - There were Agents stationed at the grandparents' residence and after advising them of the children's bother to their mother, they were able to eliminate it. News Releases: The two COORS' brothers and Mr. COORS, SR., as a matter of business policy and custom, had lunch each day in the COORS, SR. residence located and adjoining their - place of business. At that time, they would discuss problems and have a mutual agreement as to the solution. That custom continued over in regard to this case. The major decisions that were reached in this case concerning the family were reached at a conference of the COORS' family, including MARY COORS and JIM GRANT, with the Person in Charge being present. These conferences were held in COORS, SR. residence, usually shortly after the lunch hour. In regard to press releases, the COORS’ family, in connection with their business, had a press representative. The handling of the press releases were cleared through him and he in turn would clear with the Person in Charge prior to any release being made in connection with this case. On one occasion later in the stay of the Agents in the residence, MARY COORS wanted to make a final appeal through the press for the kidnaper to contact her. The fact that she was thinking of this release was known to the Agents in the residence a day or so ahead and finally she presented to them a copy of her proposed release. At the suggestion of the Person in Charge, some changes were made by MARY COORS and it was handled as stated above. ~94 . NW 55044 Docld: 32989526 Page 145
The family had decided that BILL or JOE COORS, under no circumstances, would personally deliver the ransom money. JIM GRANT had volunteered to help in any way he could, including delivering the ransom money. The Person in Charge of the investigation had decided that JIM GRANT and one of the Agents in the residence would jointly deliver the ransom money. In the event the ransom money was to be delivered, one Agent, as previously described, was to handle the final packaging of the ransom money. One Agent immediately on the conclusion of the call was to transcribe verbatim the phone call for the use of the Person in Charge, The third Agent was to furnish verbally this information to and receive the final instructions from the Person in Charge. CECIL KENDRICK was the friend that MARY COORS selected to have stay with her and who did stay with her for the first week. On arriving at the COORS’ residence, which was the next day after the Agents arrived, she was cautioned about security features, but was given afree rein to console and help MARY COORS in any way she thought best. However, she was cautioned as to the possibility that the victim might not be alive and to bear this in mind in offering MARY any assurance on this point. CECIL KENDRICK had to leave the residence for personal reasons and another friend, JAN PHIPPS, took her place in the residence and she was given similar instructions. . i 252989526 Page 150 -~ 25 -
The possibility that the kidnaper might not recontact the family was recognized from the outset by the Person in Charge. Actually the kidnaper did not recontact the family. This resulted in one of the principal problems for the Agents in the residence. The problem being to assist the family in deciding on a date they would no longer wait for a call and all out active investigation could begin. This problem was not actually broached by the Agents in the first instances. During the last several days of their stay in the residence, on different occasions, individual members of the family would open this subject. The problem would then be discussed with that member in a specific andfrank manner. The actual date was decided on in a family conference at the COORS, SR. residence, the Person in Charge being present. Having a bearing on this problem, was one of the most frequent questions asked by individual members of the family from the outset. Is "AD" alive? The answer would consist of enumerating the factual circumstances. From the beginning, their conclusions would be that he probably was not alive, yet this same question would be put to an Agent a short time later. Never was there any encouragement that he was alive given to the family. Another question: When will he (the kidnaper) call? Here again, no encouragement was ever extended to the family. The point was made that if "AD" was dead resulting in the kidnaper losing - 26 - NW 35044 Doocld: 329599526 Page i151 . 2 5am
his security, there might never be a call. It is believed the frank approach to these questions, . as well as all others, from the outset, materially assisted in having some influence with the family and their thinking in resolving their problem of terminating the wait for a contact by the kidnaper. -~ 27 - MW 35044 Docld: 32959526 Page 152
SETTING UP CHIEF CLERK'S OFFICE ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT CASES When a major case has occurred and the investigation is to be handled as a "special," of course, the SAC of the office involved and the Bureau have ‘discussed the matter as to the number of Special Agent personnel necessary. In addition, discussion is had as to the number of extra stenographers and at least four clerical -employees should be borne in mind as being necessary to handle the "paper work" in connection with the handling of a "special." The field office in which the major crime has occurred has already opened a case, for example, a kidnaping, and un- doubtedly the first serial appearing therein will be a memorandum of some Special Agent reflecting that he received a call from someone advising that a particular individual has been kidnaped or disappeared. Probably the next serial, or Serial #2, will be a copy of a teletype to the Bureau or a memorandum reflecting a telephone call with the Bureau. Subsequent serials will reflect, as a rule, memoranda of different Agents as to what they have done or information they have received. In connection with the handling of a "special," arrangements should first be made to obtain some particular section of the office which will be away from other Agents of WW 35044 Doold: 32569526 Page 153 7]
the office and away from the public so that the inspector cr man in charge of the "special" can have his grcup in cone space, The temporary Chief Clerk's Office (CCO}) should, of course, be allocated a corner or section of that area, and the office in question should already make arrangements to have brought in a number of extra file cabinets and other office supplies which are used in the operation of a CCC, Generally in the reguiar CCO, files contain a number of serials; for example, one file cr volume may possibly ceo tain 75 to 100 serials. However, in connection with a "speciai," it has been found that if each volume contains only 25 seriais, this helps a great deal; that is , Volume No. 1 should have Serials 1 to 25, Volume No. 2 should have Seriais 26 to 5C, and y ® af Q pA fc 3 )) 0] () OQ 3 et 99 }- A, ‘3 Ba t3 oy so forth. The reason for breaking down thes ti 4 fe fot BA Fa 1) eh oO only 25 serials is that as the case progresses Agent to refer to references and previcus seriais and if severaiz Agents have to lock in one volume which would centain a hundred seriais, it would involve a loss of time, and so forth, whereas smalier volumes will be more readiz in addition to starting these volumes containing GAly 25 seriais, sub-files should immediately be opened in order tuo channel inte that sub-file an extra copy of a memorandum, airtel or tclietype.. For example, aS soon as a "special" is started, there will be a number cf conmunications referring to Agents, stencgxraphers and clerical employees leaving their headquarters city ) ~ 2» NW 55044 Docld: 32989526 Page 154. A
& . forwarded to the Bureau daily. In addition, these newspaper clippings should be reviewed for possible leads and all pertinent names appearing therein should be indexed. These newspaper clippings will, of course, be properly mounted, serialized and initialed before being placed in this sub-file. The Bureau will generally issue instructions to submit a daily teletype summary; and it has been found advisable to place the regular copies in the regular investigative file; but an extra copy Should be placed in a sub-file, for example, Sub-file D, entitled "Daily Summaries." By having an extra copy in this sub-file, one can readily refer to that file which will contain a day-by-day summary of the activities that have been described to the Bureau, | Of course, another sub-file should be opened which Should contain instructions relative to the logs that are maintained at the commencement of the "special" in order that all such information will be readily available in one sub~file. It is also advisable to open a sub-file to contain an extra copy of "Narrative Memoranda." Inasmuch as the telephone company will be contacted immediately and interviews will be had with various telephone officials, all of which will be recorded in memorandum form, it is deemed advisable to open a sub-file, -which can be entitled "Confidential Telephone File," and all copies of memoranda submitted regarding the installation of telephones, ) contacts with the phone company, and so forth, should be ~ 4 o Ww 85044 Doold: 325989526 Page 156 po
placed in this file and no copies at all be placed in the investigative file. Again, if one desires to know what has been done in connection with the telephone situation, this one sub-file is readily available and should contain all pertinent data. As a rule, neighboring offices will be instructed by teletype or telephone calls to ship in to the interested office extra equipment that might be needed and in order to have this information availabie and in one file, a sub-file should be opened, which probably can be entitled "Equipment," and copies of all communications, and so forth, can be placed in this file so that the property man or Agent in charge of the property’ can readily have available and in one file all information relative to equipment that has been shipped in, rented or obtained from other sources. If the major crime receives publicity, as it undoubtedly will, there will be many communications prepared relative to contacts with the press, TV or radio stations, and it has been found advisable to open a sub-file, which can be entitled "Press Services," and in this file a copy of the memoranda should be placed, whereas the original and other copies will be in the investigative file. Again, if any question comes up regarding the press, and so forth, a copy of every communication is in this one sub~file, which will be readily available. ~ 5 - MW 35044 Doocld: 32959526 Page 157
MW 35044 Doocld: 32959526 Page 156 pn A Similar sub-file should be opened which can be entitled "Western Union." This sub-file should reflect resuits of contact with Western Union officials and, again, all copies of such communications should be placed in this sub-file. In connection with a kidnaping case, the question of circularizing arises, and it has been found advisable to open a sub-file, which can be entitled "Ransom Circularization," and in this file should be placed an extra copy of each communi- cation relating to this phase of the investigation. Of course, the original and other copies are in the investigative file, but, again, by having an extra copy in the sub-file, the person handling that particular phase will have at his fingertips +) copies of all communications relating to that matter. When the unknown subject is identified and, for example, a wanted flyer or identification order is prepared, it has been found that the office supervisor in the case will on a number of occasions instruct other offices to circularize, for example, bus depots, barber shops, and so forth. When this is done, the other offices will send a letter or communication advising that the particular circularization has been done, and it has been found of an assistance to have a sub-file opened entitled, for example, "Wanted Flyer Circularization," and an extra copy of that communication is designated for that sub-file. At the start of a kidnaping case, of course, written authority will be obtained from the victim's family or close ~6-
friends relative to checking mail at the Post Office, and it has been found advisable to open a sub-file, which can be entitled "Post Office File," and place therein all communi- cations or memoranda relating to this phase of the investi- gation and do not place copies in the regular investigative file, If the person in charge, or someone else, desires to know what the situation is relative to the inquiry made or set up at the Post Office, this file will have all information in it. It has also been found advisable to open a sub-file which will contain a copy of all memoranda or other communi- cations which more or less contain “policy matters" or instructions given by the Bureau to the person handling the special assignment or contain suggestions, and so forth. The originals, of course, which would be memoranda, teletypes or airtels, would be placed in the investigative file, but a copy should be placed in this sub-file so that the same will be readily available to the person in charge or his assistants if any information is desired as to Bureau policy or instructions. In addition, of course, an exhibit and 1-A files are opened and maintained similar to that in the regular field division office. It: has also been found advisable to open another file and to entitle it "Informants." As time goes on, all ~7-~- HW 35044 Doocld: 329599526 Page 159
offices, especially the office handling the "special," will be asked to contact all criminal informants, potential criminal informants, and other sources, and the office in question will probably submit an extra copy of FD-209 reflecting a contact with an informant, and instead of putting that in the investigative file, it should be designated for the sub-file. Likewise, other offices will from time to time send an airtel or letter reflecting results of their informants and, again, all copies should be placed in this sub-file. At the commencement of each "special," as a rule, inquiries are conducted regarding transportation facilities ) and, aS a result, much information, pamphlets, and so forth, will be obtained relative to airplane, train, bus, and other means of transportation, and it has been found advisable to place all copies of such information in a sub-file, which can be entitled "Transporation," so that the Special Agent handling that particular phase will have readily available in one file all such data. Many green sheets, of course, will be prepared containing bulky exhibits and other pieces of evidence, and a sub-file should be opened containing an extra copy of those so that they will be readily available at any time. . | - 8 - NW 35044 Docld: 32989526 Page 160
As the case progresses, undoubtedly criminal records will be obtained from the Identification Division of the Bureau, and it has been found that instead of placing them in the investigative file that a sub-file should be opened and all criminal records be placed in this sub-file and, of course, indexed to that sub-file. Here again, one will have in a particular volume, or volumes, nothing but identification records which will be more readily available than having to go through the investigative file for them. In connection with a kidnaping, the victim's family or relatives will undoubtedly receive a number of letters from "nuts," "crackpots," and from respectable people, and it has been found advisable that instead of placing these in the regular investigative file that a sub-file should be opened and they should be placed therein and, of course, indexed and serialized so that one, again, will have in one volume all such letters that have been received. In connection with a ikidnaping, one probably will receive at least one or more letters, and it has been found advisable to open a sub-~file which will contain either photostatic copies or photographic copies of such letters which are known to come from the kidnaper. The purpose of this sub-file is so that Agents in connection with their -~ 9 = Mw 35044 Docld: 32989526 Page i161 . |
investigation can readily read and observe the type of communi-~ cation that was sent and, of course, this file will have photo- graphic copies and not the original. As a rule in connection with a kdinaping case, there will be a large number of other extortion letters which are received and, ox course, when it is readily Enown that such type of letters do not come from the kidnaper, separate Extortion (9) cases should be opened and handled by the personnel in the office and not by the men on the special assignment. However, in order to keep a record as to such letters, and so forth, it has been found advisable to open a sub-file and to see to it that an extra copy of the main communication to the Bureau is placed in this file. For example, in connection with a kidnaping case, the first crackpot letter that is received can be given number "1," the next number "2," and so forth, then, as these new "9" cases are opened and a letter is sent to the Bureau in that "9" case, an extra copy should be designated for the sub~file and one can thereafter pick up this sub-file and readily observe just what other extortion letters have been received. As the case progresses, one will receive many FBI Laboratory reports, and it has been found that instead of placing these in the regular investigative file that a sub-file should be opened and all copies should be filed in that sub-file after being serialized, indexed, and so forth, NW 35044 Docld: 32939526 Page 142