During the execution of the warrant at 3918/20 Iwas able to observe and access the entire building. I saw large quantities of children’s clothes and toys. There were diapers, as well clothing in the t

During the execution of the warrant at 3918/20 Iwas able to observe and access the
entire building. I saw large quantities of children’s clothes and toys. There were diapers, as well
clothing in the toddler to pre-school range. No children were found on the premises. There were
several subjects on the premises. Only one was deemed to be connected to the Finders. The rest
The Finders
were renting living space from this individual. He was identified as Stuart Miles SILVERSTONE, D.O.B.
06/19/41, Passport No. 010958991. SILVERSTONE was located in a room equipped with
several computers, printers, and numerous documents. Cursory examination of the documents
revealed detailed instructions for obtaining children for unspecified purposes. The instructions
included the impregnation of female members of the community known as Finders, purchasing
children, trading, and kidnapping. There were telex (2) messages using HCI account numbers
between a computer terminal believed to be located in the same room, and others located accross.
the country and in foreign locations
One such telex specifically ordered the purchase of two children in Hong Kong to be
arranged through contact in the Chinese Embassy there. Another telex expressed an interest in
"bank secrecy" situations. Other documents identified interest in high-tech transfers to the United
Kingdom, numerous properties under the control of the Finders, a keen interest in terrorism,
explosives, and the evasion of law enforcement. Also found in the "computer room" was a detailed
summary of the events surrounding the arrest and taking into custody of the two adults and six
children in Tallahassee, Florida on the previous night. There was also a set of instructions which
appears to be broadcast via computer network which advised participants to move "the children”
in the late for child
and keep them moving through different jurisdictions, and instructions on how to avoid police
“The Finders” were а inv
attention.
abuse and
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organization was traffic
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but the investigation wai
One of the residents was identified as a Chinese National. Due to the telex discovered
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referencing the Chinese Embassy in Hong Kong, he was fully identified for future reference: WANG
Gengxin, 09/27/47, P.O.B. Tianjin, People's Republic of China, Passport No. 324999, entered
the on Januar
у 22, 1987, admitted until December 31, 1987. He is in the as a graduate
If the Finde:
exis
their act
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student in the Anatomy Department of Georgetown University. His visa was issued on November 10,
1986, in London, England, number 00143
OFFICIAL USE ONLY,
During the course of the evening, I contacted Sector 4 to initiate a TECS check on
SILVERSTONE, and initiate an archives check on him for the last four years. I also contacted
Holloran to keep him advised of the proceedings and asked for (and received) permission to contact
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
OF
55/А John Sullivan of the CPPU to query some names through the CPPU data base. 55/А Holloran
told me he would call Southeast Region Headquarters to keep them posted on the proceedings as
well. [later contacted 55/А Sullivan for the above stated purpose, and in the discussion that
followed, I gave him some background on the purpose of the request. advised him that the
information was not for dissemination at Headquarters, that Region was being notified, and that
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION:
Region would probably contact Headquarters later if deemed necessary.
On Thursday, February 5, 1987, this office was contacted via telephone, sergeant,
Sullivan assured me that he information would no further until official notification
was made Region. No positive matches were obtained from the CPPU data base. Iwas later joined
JoAnn VanMETER of the Tallahassee Police Department, Juvenile Division. Set.
requested assistance in identifying two adult males and six minor children
at the Street address SS/A Harrold. SS/A Harrold advised me that there were extremely large
ages 7 years to 2 years.
quantities of documents and computer equipment at the warehouse, and that HPD was posting
officers inside the building there and sealing the building until moring, in which a second warrant
The adult males were tentatively identified TPD as Michael HOULTHAN and
for that premises would be obtained and executed. 55/А Harrold also advised me that the news
Douglas AMMERMAN, both of Washington, who were arrested the previous
media had been notified and had been waiting for the execution of the warrant at the Street
day on charges of child abuse
address.
Detective Bradley later stated that the MPD Public Information Officer had been contacted
a Tallahassee reporter. When it became apparent that PIO had no information on the search
The police had received an anonymous telephone call (relating to) two well-dressed
warrants, the reporter contacted local media representatives and a check of public records
white men wearing suits and ties in Myers Park, (Tallahassee), apparently watching six
containing the affidavits for the search warrants disclosed the locations and purpose of the
dirty and unkempt children in the playground area. HOULTHAN and.
near a 1980 Blue Dodge van bearing Virginia license number XHW
57, the inside
warrants. Detective Bradley surmised that someone on the Tallahassee Police Department was the
original source of information for this press. I advised Holloran of the involvement of the
of which was later described as foul-smelling, filled with maps, books letters, and with a
press, and he stated that he would, in turn, relay the information to Region. 55/А Harrold 1
mattress situated to the rear of the van which appeared as ifit were used as a bed, and
the overall appearance of the van gave the impression that all eight persons were
assisted in the transport of the evidence seized pusuant to the warrant and cleared MPD after the
init.
press left the area.
The children were covered in insect bites, were very dirty, most of the children were
On Friday, 2/6/87, I met Detective Bradley at the warehouse on Street, I duly
wearing underwear, and all the children had not been bathed in many days.
advised my acting group supervisor, 55/А Don Bludworth: I was again granted unlimited access to
the premises. I was able to observe numerous documents which described explicit sexual conduct
The men were arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse and lodges in
between the member of the community known as Finders. I also saw a large collection of
the Leon County Jail. Once in custody, the men were somewhat evasive in their
photographs of unidentified persons. Some of the photographs were nudes, believed to be
answers to the police regarding the children and stated only that they were both the
children’s teachers, and that (they all) were enroute to Mexico to establish a school for
members of the Finders. There wre numerous photos of children, some nude, at least one of which
children.
was a photo of a child "on display”, and appearing to accent the child's genitals. I was only able to
examine a very small amount of the photos at this time. However, one of the officers presented me
with a photo album for my review. The album contained a series of photos of adults and children
The children tentatively were identified as follows:
dressed in white sheets participating in a "blood ritual”. The ritual centered around the execution,
disembowelment, skinning and then dismemberment of goats at the hands of various children.
‘Mary HOULTHAN, white female age 7:
This included the removal of the testicles of the male goat, the discovery of the female
‘Max LIVINGSTON, white male, age 6:
wombs, and the ‘baby goats’ inside the wombs, as well as the presentation of a goat's head to one of
Benjamin FRANKLIN, white male age 4;
the children.
HoneyBee EVANS, white female, age 3:
Further inspection of the premises disclosed numerous files relating to the activities of
white male, age 2:
John Paul HOULTHAN, white male, age 2.
the organization in different parts of the world. Locations I observed are as follows: London,
Germany, the Bahamas, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Africa, Costa Rica, and Europe. There was
also a file identified as ‘Palestinian’. All the other files were identified
a member name or
The children initially indicated that they lived in tents in a commune in the Washington
the Finders. There was
area, and were going to Mexico to to a school for smart kids.
‘project’ name, the projects appearing to show fronts being operated
one file entitled ‘Pentagon Break-In’, and others which referred to members operating in foreign
countries. Not observed me, but relayed an MPD officer, were intelligence files on private
This office contacted the Office of the RAC/DC and spoke with Bob Harrold.
families who weren't related to the Finders. The process undertaken appears to have been a
This agent requested telephone numbers and names of police persons in area
systematic response to local newspaper advertisements for babysitters, tutors, etc. A member of
departments that might be aware of said activities described the children and to
the Finders would respond (to those ads), and gather as much information as possible about the
follow-up on the leads; the Virginia license number, and a check on the men's names
‘with local law enforcement.
habits, identity, occupation, etc., of the family. The usage of this information is still unknown.
There was also a large amount of data collected on various child care organizations
A short time later, this office was contacted Detective, Jim Bradley of the
ideo
‘Washington Metropolitan Police Department. Bradley indicated that the case here
The warehouse contained a large library, two kitchens, a sauna, hot-tub, and а"
in Tallahassee appeared to be strongly related to a case he was currently working on in
room". The video room seemed to be set up as an indoctorination center. It also appeared that
the organization had the capability to produce its own videos. There were what appeared to be
‘the Washington area.
training areas for children, and what appeared to be an altar set up in a residential area of the
He stated that the actions of the two men in custody in Tallahassee, along with the
warehouse. Many jars of urine and feces were located in this area
children. just might give his case enough probable cause for search warrants to search
occupied a cult group called the FINDERS
This agent directed Bradley to telephone TPD and discuss with police directly any
I should also mention that both premises were equipped with satellite dish antennas. 1
activities forthcoming relating to the case,
discussed the course of action to be taken HPD Detective Bradley. He stated he was
only interested in making the child abuse case(s). I was assured that all of the evidence would
this time, was determined that there was no Custom violations found to exist, and
be available to Customs in furtherance of any investigative/criminal action pursued. MPD
therefore, this case is being closed pending receipt of additional information.
personnel were to bein around the clock review and sorting of the evidence until completed
Customs will have to access after this is accomplished. This will include several passports
ACTION ТО BE TAKEN LESD/TECS: Create a permanent DDR/TECS record.
discovered during the search.
Upon leaving the Street premises, I encountered a news media representative and
DATA/TEC!
ERT!
was asked the reason behind Customs involvement in the investigation. I told the reporter
that I could not discuss anything and referred her to the RAC/DC. I left immediately thereafter.
Douglas
SUBSTANTIATED,
NCIC: Nogativ
There is no further information available at this time. It should take three to five days
attached)
for all the information to be sorted, reviewed, and logged the MPD. I will maintain contact
CTR
with Detective Bradley unitl the evidence is again accessible.
Negativ|
Respectfully submitted,
PAIRS:
HOWELL, James Michael
SUBST:
NTIATED
NCIC:
attached)
TECS
Ramon Hartinez
Special Agent, USCS
PAIRS:
ALLECED
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attached)
TECS:
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DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION:
PAT!
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On March 31, 1987, I contacted Detective James Bradley of the Washington Metropolitan
Police Department (MPD). I was to meet with Detective Bradley to review the documents seized
persuant to two search warrants executed in February 1987. The meeting was to take place on April
TO FILE
(or 1987
On April 2, 1987, I arrived at MPD at approximately 9.00 Detective Bradley was not available. 1
To
Resident Agent in Charge
Date:
02/07/87
spoke to a third party who was willing to discuss the case with me on a strictly "off the record” basis.
FROM
I was advised that all the passport data had been tuned over to the State Department for their
SUBIECT: Customs cooperation interest in
investigation. The State Department in advised MPD that travel and use of the passports the
Tallahassee/Washington HPD child abuse investigation,
holders of the passports was within the law, and no action would be taken. This included travel to
Moscow, North Korea, and North Vietnam from the late to mid
On Thursd:
2/5/87, the duty agent 55/А Bob Harrold, received a call from
55/А Walter Krietlow, USCS, Tallahassee, Florida, SS/A Krietlow was seeking assistance in
contacting an appropriate local police agency to coordinate a child abuse investigation
The individual further advised me of circumstances which indicated that the investigation into the
activity of the Finders had become a CIA internal matter. The MPD report has been classified as
with the Tallahassee Police Department. SS/A Krietlow further requested assistance in
checking some names, addresses, and a vehicle through the Customs Child
secret and was not available for review. I was advised that the FBI had withdrawn from the
Pornographi
Unit data base, and stated there was some suspicion of the subjects being
investigation several weeks prior, and that the FBI Foreign Counter Intelligence Division had directed
involved in supplying children for the production of child pornography. Further, he
MPD not to advise the FBI Washington Field of anything that had transpired.
was informed the Tallahassee Police Department that the children may have been
enroute to Mexico from the Washington area. The possibility of Customs interest in
‘No further information will be made available. No further action will be taken.
the investigation due to possible violations of the Child Protection Act of 1984, and the
alleged nexus with the Border were discussed and agreed upon.
Krietlow related the following background information:
ACTION TO BE TAKEN LESD/TECS:
‘No action to be taken on the basis of this report.
Krietlow was contacted the Tallahassee Police Department for
assistance in identifying six children and two adults taken into custody in
the Tallahassee area. Customs was contacted because the police officers
involved suspected the adults of being involved in child pornography and
knew the Customs Service to have a network of child pornography
investigators, and of the existance of the Child Pornography and Protection
Unit. SS/A Krietlow stated the two adults were well dressed white males. They
had custody of six white children (boys and girls), ages three to six years
The children were observed to be poorly dressed, bruised, dirty, and
behaving like animals a public park in Tallahassee. The police were
notified а concerned citizen, and all eight persons were taken into
custody. The suspects were living out of a white 1979 Dodge Van, Virginia
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license no. XHW 557.
Upon being taken into custody, the adult white males refused to
cooperate, one of whom produced a card with a name on one side,
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and а statement on the other. The statement indicated that the bearer knew
his constitutional rights to remain silent, and that he intended to so.
Upon interviewing the children, the police officers found that they could not
adequately identify themselves, nor their Further, they stated
that they were enroute to Mexico to attend a ‘school for smart kids’. SS/A
Krietlow was further advised the children were unaware of the function and
purpose of telephones, televisions, and toilets, and also that the children
had stated they were not allowed to live indoors and were only given food as
a reward."
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After recieving the request from Tallahassee, Harrold contacted me while I
was on official business at Customs Headquarters. He requested that I conduct
computer checks on the Customs Child Pornography Unit data base. The checks were
to be conducted on the names, addresses, and vehicle number provided
Krietlow. After conducting the computer checks, I made direct contact with $5/A
Krietlow to inform him that all the checks were negative
At that time, I was informed 55/А Krietlow that the Tallahassee police had
discovered large quantities of records, to include computer discs and a passport
in the van. From some of these records the police had obtained tentative
identification of the two adults, and partial identification of the children. Furthermore,
the two Washington addresses had been discovered through these documents,
one of which was verified through the vehicle registration. I advised 55/А Krietlow I
SUMMARY:
was leaving Headquarters and he would be receiving a response to the remainder of
his request from Harrold. I then left as stated and proceeded to conduct other
business in the District.
A large group of people performing rituals,
A short time later, at approximately 11:30 55/А Harrold contacted me radio,
sacrifices, group sex, and more things, with
and advised me that a Detective Jim Bradley of the Washington Metropolitan
Police Department (MPD) was interested in the information provided 55/А Krietlow,
documents including how to make bombs,
was in contact with Tallahassee, and would very likely be condicting search warrants
in the area later in the day. He also informed me that Customs was invited to
avoid police detection, 'aquire' children from
participate due to the continuing possibility of violations of law enforced the
various means, and so on, is discovered
Customs Service. As I was already in Washington, I terminated my other business and
proceeded to make contact with Detective Bradley, Intelligence Division, MPD
police detectives.
Upon contacting Detective Bradley, I learned that he had initiated an
investigation on the two addresses provided the Tallahassee Police Dept. during
December of 1985. An informant had given him information regarding a cult, known as
This investigation is then immediately
the "Finders" operating various businesses out of a warehouse located at 1307
made secret/terminated, and is classified as a
and were supposed to be housing children at 3918/3920 The
informant was specific in describing "blood rituals” and sexual orgies involving
CIA internal matter. According to this
children, and an as-of-yet unsolved murder in which the Finders may be involved
With the information provided the informant, Detective Bradley was able to match
document, the CIA is/was either complicit or
some of the children in Tallahassee with names of the children known alleged to be in
the custody of the Finders. Furthermore, Bradley was able to match the tentative of
outright funding this group.
the adults with known members of the Finders. I stood while Bradley consulted with
AHSA (2) Harry Bonner and obtained search warrants for the two premises.
acting RAC SS/A Tim НоПогап of my intention to accompany MPD on
if there are any typos, if character or word wasnt clear, it was marked with a (2).
the execution of the warrants, received his permission, and was joined 55/А Harrold
Some sentences were changed slightly to read more smoothly of correct outdated english
Harrold accompanied the team which went to 1307 and I went to 3918/20