Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Coltection Act of 1997" (44 Use 3107 Hoter.- DATE: 11-14-2017 JFK Assassination System Date: 4/9/2015 Identification Form Agency Information AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: = 124-10351-10481 RECORD SERIES: HQ _ AGENCY FILENUMBER: —72-2382-392 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: NO | TO: HQ TITLE: DATE: 11/01/1976 ‘PAGES: 6 SUBJECTS : JUDITH CAMPBELL EXNER DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4 CURRENT STATUS: — Redact ; DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 09/17/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : INC MEMO | a SSSSSSeSSSeSSSeSeeeeeeeesse ; v9.l . 58 “Dbocld:32317174 Page 1
fReleased under the John F. Kerinedy Assassination Records Collection Act o at | DATE: 11-14-2017 h F.D-36 (Rev. 5+22-64) C! , @ I | my “et | ae 8 | | FBI. 7 | | | | We So | | Date: 11/1/76 ansmit the following in | (Type in plaintext or code) " AIRTEL . | | Via ares (Priority) - —_ | meme were en ig ee le gee ee re wee ce ee ee ie ce ee pee cae eye ep gre ete eu cute nn mn me ne ee ae en re ce a cere ee ee ee ee en ee a TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (72-2382) | - FROM: SAC, NEW ORLEANS (72-156) (P) Sey re | : ° 00:---MI AMI | Re Houston airtel to Director, 10/14/76. Enclosed for the Bureau, Miami and Houston is one copy of a memo reflecting information furnished by JEAN LAURANE ROSSI dated 3/21/75. New Orleans indices reflect the following infor- mation on PAUL PETER ROSSI, New Orleans file entitled "NO 1683-PC", File 137- 3458, Bufile 137-19440" reflects that PAUL PETER ROSSI was a PC of the New Orleans Division and furnished limited information during August, 1968 until he was closed by New Orleans in October, 1969. ROSSI, at that time, was a bar owner and was well acquainted with individuals in the Italian community and the local criminal element. AU New Orleans case entitled "PAUL PETER ROSSI, aka aa _ Paul Rossi; UNKNOWN VICTIMS; WSTA; New Orleans file 31- 8209, Miami file 31-87497 reflects that ROSSI was under investi- gation for allegedly sending girls to Homestead, Fla., ‘for prostitution purposes,’ ‘This case was closed by the New Orleans Division sincé flere was no a oo. B ed 2312. would indicate interstate de stivity. can / oe Ca . ert a) . tas Rs 5 att 2 - Boston 2 = Houston (72-90) (Enc. - 1) 2 - Miami (72-517) (Enc. - 1) 2 - New Orleans po RIV (kap (10 | @)- Bureau (Enc. = 1) . Bi NOV 4 1976 (ome EERE ROO! Approved: Sent — Docld: 32317174 Page 2
“Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 1-14-2017 aK QS NO 72-156 - : . RTV/kap | New Orleans case entitled, "PAUL ROSSI, aka; | ARTHUR CAPUTO, aka; BEVERLY WHITAKER GRAHAM, aka; UNSUBS; ITAR = PROSTITUTION, New Orleans filed166-649; Bufile 166-5589, Houston file 31-3543;" reflects that this in- vestigation was based upon allegations that the subjects of this case were involved in flying girls into New Orleans from Houston for prostitution activities aboard foreign vessels moored in the Mississippi River. ROSSI was inter- viewed on 7/22/68, and denied involvement. This case was closed inasmuch as investigation was not able to substantiate allegations that subjects were violating ITAR - PROSTITUTION -Statutes.- New Orleans case entitled, "ERNEST BERNARD GONZALES;-: PAUL PETER ROSSI; ALFONZO FRED IACHINO; MICHAEL A. CANTISANO; MIKE CACIOPPO; SALVADORE JAMES RALLO; UNKNOWN SUBJECT, white male; UNKNOWN SUBJECT, Negro male, aka Slick; IGB, New Orleans file 182-68; Bufile 182-230, revealed investigation was initiated in 1971 from information that subjects were running a crap game in the New Orleans area. Local officers con- ducted a search in the location of the game, seized no evidence, but advised observation disclosed gambling-type equipment. This case closed after the gambling establishment closed. New Orleans case entitled "NO 3456-PC", New Orleans file 137-5332; Bufile 137-40374, revealed wife of ROSSI, JEAN LAURANE ROSSI, contacted by New Orleans agents and fur- nished information concerning ROSSI as set forth in referenced enclosures. PC closed due to case agent being unable to contact PC. There were also numerous other references in New Orleans indices concerning ROSSI, mainly with his involvement in gambling, prostitution and fencing activities. It also - appears that ROSSI was associated with the organized crime element in New Orleans through his ownership of lounges and through his gambling activities. New Orleans indices negative on other individuals mentioned in referenced airtel. Qe oer mes ’ oy OS Vee ae € at \& ” =, z ' Ye . ‘ . - ; ; ~ | Docld:32317174 Page 3
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination DATE: 11-14-2017 a £ <" woe "SAC, NEW ORLEANS (162-574) (P) : : 3/21/75 SA RICK P. BAKEN - GAMBLING INTELLIGENCE CONTROL, | NEW ORLEANS DIVISION. ~~ oe 3." Re Organized Crap Game Activities, PAUL ROSSI, aka, . “.". Paul. P. Calise, Paul J..Calise; SNAKE GONZALEZ. o On 3/13/75, SA RICK P. BAKEN and SA GLENN M. TYGETT, JR., contacted Mrs. JEAN LAURANE. ROSSI, nee MOLT, at her . residence, 1128 Inca Street, Apt. A, Harvey, Louisiana. | Mrs. ROSSI furnished the following information regarding the illegal activities of her husband, PAUL ROSSI. with whom she is separated and currently seeking divorce. . Mrs. ROSSI advised that her husband, PAUL ROSSI, operates oo , - organized “house” crap games in the greater New Orleans area. v. >... ROSSI had stated that on Tuesday nights the games are held “.." "at various residences-in the greater New Orleans area with no specific regularity at any one residence. oe ee oe - Source advised that on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, the game is run out of a warehouse office area. - ROSSI stated that the two telephone mumbers located at the site of this crap game are 943-3135 and 947-2825. ROSSI advised that her ex-husband is assisted in the rimming of these crap games by SNAKE GONZALEZ and that generally an. armed guard watches the game to protect from a robbery. | _ mot i Mrs. ROSSI advised that the bankroll for this crap game operation is sizeable and is located ina: safety deposit box at the Vieux Carre Motor Lodge on Rampart Street in New Orleans. Mrs. ROSSI advised that the safety deposit box is. - New Orleans. ce ee 2 pee l, 162-5783 rer (Ly 137-new)~(3 7-53 32: I, 29-0) 7 RPB/kil - ; a Cs e] ; ! Docld: 32317174 Page 4
Be ider the ann EF DATE: 11-14-2017 a oo xO 162-574. oo RPBAAL at this location ‘due to the fact ‘that the. hotel ‘stays open -- all night and therefore ROSSI can get into the funds, if necessary, at. any time during the course of a game. i Mrs. ROSSI. advised that her ex-husband obtains — his dice from Houma, Louisiana, and that ROSSI is an | expert mo BE switching dice and. also uses shaved dice. - ee Mrs. -ROSST advised that. a ‘large quantity. of ‘countex- - feit $1. 00 bills came to-New Orleans from Florida and that -her husband participated in passing these counterfeit bills. - Mrs. ROSSI advised that it sounded unusual that it would be - .§1,00 bills, however, she is positive that the counterfeit _ bills were, in fact, $i. 00 bills. pe “Mrs. ROSSI ‘advised that her ex-husband also has been involved in fencing stolen jewelry and has dealt in stolen cars. She stated that ROSSI was assisted in these activities bya person who resided on the West Bank of the -- Mississippi River known to her only as_ " CHUCKABOY « “Mrs. -.- ROSSI advised that he is: approximately 6 feet tall, Italian, "with tight brown hair. a Mrs. ROSSI advised that PAUL ROSSI currently resides at ‘the: ‘Atlantis Apartments in Metairie, Apartment (314, tele-. phone 837-9407. — ~ Source advised that ROSSI has some close connections with a New Orleans District Court Judge by the name of HASSENGER; however, she- stated. she does not know HASSENGER" 8 exact connec~. . tion with ROSSI's. activities. _ . - She ‘further advised that: an individual by the name of TONY (LNU) and MONDO (LNU) are traveling jewel thieves based in Providence, Khode Island, Where PAUL ROSSI is from, and that TONY and MONDO commit jewel thefts in Florida and in New Orleans as well as other places throughout the country. | Mrs. ROSSI further, advised that PAUL ROSSI is associated with a dangerous. “killer” who is a major thief by the name of CHARLIE :SMITH. ; Docld: 32317174 Page 5
ReETeASeyT iider the Toni Fe “Kennedy” aesaseriatran: Recorde”Corrention Rot “OENTSS2 CEE USC 210 RO DATE: 11-14- 2017 a Mite oe « ’ a? “. “NO 162-5740 RPB/KLL: Mrs. ROSSI | advised that her “ex-husband has a , complete get of identification as well as bank accounts ina false . - name. Mrs. ROSSI advised that this false name is PAUL P. CALISE and that he often uses the name PAUL J. CALISE. Mrs. _ BOSSI advised that a PAUL P. CALISE does, in fact, exist and ds a hoodlum in Providence, Rhode Island. Mrs. ROSSI furnished. the below information. and decumatea displaying the full identification used by PAUL oe ~ ROSSI when presenting himself as PAUL J. and PAUL P. CALISE: — PAUL J.. CALISE, white male, DOB 6/10/26, POB Provi-— . dence, Rhode Island, SSAN 038-42-9410, La. Drivers License 7 inthe e address. 312 North Rampart, New Orleans, Louisiana, . “PAUL ROSSI. utilizes ‘an Amoco Oil Co, Credit Card - tee ned PAUL P. CALISE, which is due to expire in’ February, 975. The: credit. card number. is’ 456~-427- ~603-0-5. PAUL | ROSSI has a savin s account at. the First ; National ‘Bank of Jefferson Parish, La., under the name of a “---- PAUL ROSSI, 1228 Inca Drive, Apt.. Ay, Harveys Louisiana: | ry TO» Account Number. 22701426 0s - ROSST has. a: ‘checking account: _ under the 3 name: of PAUL “ROSSI for the Columbus: National. Bank of Rhode- Island, Providence, Rhode Island.  ROSSI's checks display his ands . and list his address as. #6 Pequot Street, ‘Providence, . Rhode Island.” ‘The Account Number is. 0115-0040-14-6073-0. OSsI has a checking: ‘account under the name “of ~ PAUL CALISE listing his address as 1128 Inca, Apartment Ay _ Harvey, La., for the Gulf South Bank and Trust Company, a Gretna, Louisiana. The Account Numbex is 0654-0154+24-822"3, ; “PAUL ROSSI utilizes ‘the name PAUL P. CALISE as a Universal Checking Account at the International City Bank | -. and. Trust Company, New Orleans, La., for checks of not over ‘ly 000, The Account Number is’ 0650-0074-804-8 30-4, : Mrs. ROSSI furnished the above. described Amoco Oil Card, First National Bank of Jefferson identification card, | DoclId: 32317174 Page 6
Released wider the J ohn F. “Kennedy Assassination Re cords” “Collection” Bet OE sre ae _ DATE: 11-14- 2017*. NO 162-574 RPB/Kil a  - : Date of birth . Address : "Home telephone First husband (2 months) Second husband | . Third husband - a Place, of birth a check from the International City Bank and - ‘Trust Company of New Orleans for PAUL P. CALISE, Check #434 under the name. of PAUL CALISE for the Gulf South Bank and Trust Company of Gretna, and Check #114 under the name of PAUL ROSSI for the Columbus National Bank of Rhode Island, Providence Rhode Island. “ Mrs. ROSSI advised that PAUL: ROSSI is involved in Las Vegas junkets with an individual who is a partner. of . > 1/1 CHARLIE PACE, whose name she does not know but is described oo) 8 a balding, Jewish individual, approximately 30 years o£ age. 7 Mrs. ROSSI advised that approximately two years ago she had an altercation with her husband in Houston, Texas, _and there shot him. Mrs. ROSST | advised that PAUL ROSSI Recovered from his Wounds - e below is a “Physieal, description of Mrs. ROSSI: m a JEAN LAURAN ROSSI, nee MOLT : - White a a Columbus, Ohio (11/28/45 4128 Inca, Apt. A Harvey, La. 361-0543 JOCK HENDERSON “WILLIAM LEGG PAUL ROSSI. | Docld: 32317174 Page 7 ° Mrs. ROSSI is currently is possession of a Colt 45 . aren, . caliber automatic pistol, Serial Number 70627983. NCIC. a - indicates this weapon is: not entered asa stolen weapon, |