ROUND UP THE USUAL SUSPECTS
No, that's not Calista Flockhart!
Posted on 11/09/2001 1:33:50 PM PST by Fearless Flyers
This profile was reached directly from the FBI Home Page. Do you know this man?
November 9, 2001
Amerithrax Press Briefing
Linguistic/Behavioral Analysis of Anthrax Letters
Critical Incident Response Group
National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime
Today the FBI is releasing linguistic and behavioral assessments of the person responsible for mailing anthrax-laden letters on September 18 and October 9, 2001. We ask the American public to study these assessments and reflect on whether someone of their acquaintance might fit the profile. The safety of the American people is at stake. If you have credible information that might help identify this person, please contact 1-800-CRIMETV (274-6388), use www.ifcc.fbi.gov, or call your local FBI field office.
EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION
Letter 1
One page, hand-printed letter
Transmittal envelope, also similarly hand printed
Addressed to "NBC TV – Tom Brokaw" – No return address
Postmarked Trenton, NJ 09/18/2001 (Tues.)
Letter 2
One page, hand-printed letter
Transmittal envelope, also similarly hand printed
Addressed to "NY Post" – No return address
Postmarked Trenton, NJ 09/18/2001 (Tues.)
Letter 3
One page, hand-printed letter
Transmittal envelope, also similarly hand printed
Addressed to "Senator Daschle – 509 Hart Senate Office Building"
Return address – "4th Grade, Greendale School, Franklin Park, NJ"
Return address zip code – "08852"
Postmarked Trenton, NJ 10/09/2001 (Tues.)
LINGUISTIC ASSESSMENT
It is highly probable, bordering on certainty, that all three letters were authored by the same person. Letters 1 and 2 are identical copies. Letter 3, however, contains a somewhat different message than the other letters. The Anthrax utilized in Letter 3 was much more refined, more potent, and more easily disbursed than letters 1 and 2.
In the past, the public has helped the FBI solve high profile investigations that involved writings by coming forward to identify the author, either by how he wrote or by what he wrote. We are asking for the public's help here again in the same way.
While the text in these letters is limited, there are certain distinctive characteristics in the author's writing style. These same characteristics may be evident in other letters, greeting cards, or envelopes this person has written. We hope someone has received correspondence from this person and will recognize some of these characteristics.
The characteristics include:
1. The author uses dashes ("-") in the writing of the date "09-11-01." Many people use the slash ("/") to separate the day/month/year.
2. In writing the number one, the author chooses to use a formalized, more detailed version. He writes it as "1" instead of the simple vertical line.
3. The author uses the words "can not," when many people prefer to spell it as one word, "cannot."
4. The author writes in all upper case block-style letters. However, the first letter of the first word of each sentence is written in slightly larger upper case lettering. Also, the first letter of all proper nouns (like names) is slightly larger. This is apparently the author's way of indicating a word should be capitalized in upper case lettering. For whatever reason, he may not be comfortable or practiced in writing in lower case lettering.
5. The names and address on each envelope are noticeably tilted on a downward slant from left to right. This may be a characteristic seen on other envelopes he has sent.
6. The envelopes are of the pre-stamped variety, the stamps denoting 34 cents, which are normally available directly from the post office. They are not the traditional business size envelopes, but the smaller size measuring approximately 6 1/4" x 3 ½".
BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
Based on the selection of Anthrax as the "weapon" of choice by this individual, the offender:
• is likely an adult male.
• if employed, is likely to be in a position requiring little contact with the public, or other employees. He may work in a laboratory. He is apparently comfortable working with an extremely hazardous material. He probably has a scientific background to some extent, or at least a strong interest in science.
• has likely taken appropriate protective steps to ensure his own safety, which may include the use of an Anthrax vaccination or antibiotics.
• has access to a source of Anthrax and possesses knowledge and expertise to refine it.
• possesses or has access to some laboratory equipment; i.e., microscope, glassware, centrifuge, etc.
• has exhibited an organized, rational thought process in furtherance of his criminal behavior.
• has a familiarity, direct or indirect, with the Trenton, NJ, metropolitan area; however, this does not necessarily mean he currently lives in the Trenton, NJ, area.. He is comfortable traveling in and around this locale.
• did not select victims randomly. He made an effort to identify the correct address, including zip code, of each victim and used sufficient postage to ensure proper delivery of the letters. The offender deliberately "selected" NBC News, the New York Post, and the office of Senator Tom Daschle as the targeted victims (and possibly AMI in Florida). These targets are probably very important to the offender. They may have been the focus of previous expressions of contempt which may have been communicated to others, or observed by others.
• is a non-confrontational person, at least in his public life. He lacks the personal skills necessary to confront others. He chooses to confront his problems "long distance" and not face-to-face. He may hold grudges for a long time, vowing that he will get even with "them" one day. There are probably other, earlier examples of this type of behavior. While these earlier incidents were not actual Anthrax mailings, he may have chosen to anonymously harass other individuals or entities that he perceived as having wronged him. He may also have chosen to utilize the mail on those occasions.
• prefers being by himself more often than not. If he is involved in a personal relationship it will likely be of a self serving nature.
Pre-Offense Behavior
• Following the events of September 11, 2001, this person may have become mission oriented in his desire to undertake these Anthrax mailings. He may have become more secretive and exhibited an unusual pattern of activity. Additionally, he may have displayed a passive disinterest in the events which otherwise captivated the Nation. He also may have started taking antibiotics unexpectedly.
Post-Offense Behavior
• He may have exhibited significant behavioral changes at various critical periods of time throughout the course of the Anthrax mailings and related media coverage. These may include the following;
1. Altered physical appearance.
2. Pronounced anxiety.
3. Atypical media interest.
4. Noticeable mood swings.
5. More withdrawn.
6. Unusual level of preoccupation.
7. Unusual absenteeism.
8. Altered sleeping and/or eating habits.
These post-offense behaviors would have been most noticeable during critical times, including but not limited to: the mailing of the letters (09/18/01 and 10/09/01), the death of first Anthrax victim, media reports of each anthrax incident, and especially the deaths and illnesses of non-targeted victims.
AGAIN, IF YOU HAVE CREDIBLE INFORMATION THAT MIGHT HELP IDENTIFY THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT THE FBI IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-CRIMETV (274-6388), AT WWW.IFCC.FBI.GOV, OR BY CALLING YOUR LOCAL FBI FIELD OFFICE.
Oooh, I like that idea. In fact, it's better than one I had last night. I was thinking maybe the FBI already knew who it was and was still in the evidence-gathering mode, hoping that more evidence would come from the public who recognized him after seeing this.
If they nab this guy, chances are he will be distinctively different than the Unabomber. Then they will statistics of two. It will absolutely blow their minds.
ROUND UP THE USUAL SUSPECTS
No, that's not Calista Flockhart!
Problem, the Feds DON'T KNOW they have this person in custody. They may suspect, they may have this person held on some visa violation or traffic warrants or some other BS, but they DONT KNOW! Communications between Law enforcement/courts/correctional facilities are, for the most part, lousy.
Part of the reason is informational privacy. My wife works for the court system, and they can only get info on persons who are in the exact particular court she works for. All other info, while in a database, is blocked. There have been many instances where constables/police/sheriffs were searching for an individual who had warrants, and the person turns up, eventually, already incarcerated. Not uncommon.
I would, however like to know two things. One, where is the mutilated mail which infected the DC postal worker who died after that eerie 911 call. None of the envelopes shown look mutilated, yet this person says there was a mutilated envelope caught in a sorting machine. Given the outcome, I consider the 911 phonecall a "dying declaration", and have no reason to suspect the details about the infection source. To whom was it addressed? Where is it now? I would very much like to see THAT particular envelope. Second, I believe the Feebs are making too much of the writing alone as a profiling tool. The people who planned this act of war, both this, and 9/11 are not stupid. They had IMHO, these letters ready to go prior to 9/11. Deliberate misleading lettering would not be lost on them. Why all of a sudden this "standard" profile which looks suspiciously like a template (male, loner, some education, etc etc.) The FBI can't keep their own stories straight which they are releasing from week to week. In the same line of reasoning, why did they issue that "please help us" statement, then this generic profile? Doesn't make sense to me.
Comments, as always, are appreciated and welcomed.
Keep the Faith for Freedom
MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT THIS HONORABLE REPUBLIC
Greg
He was given anthrax and perhaps more biochems – of various grades. They may have been made in Iraq – they may have been made here. He did not develop them himself. He knows lab procedures.
He is fairly diligent in handling the anthrax, but he is not perfect. He knows Dr. Malik, chairman of the Islamic Society of NJ. He may work with him. He’s been to the doctor’s office at 1542 Kuser Road in Trenton NJ. While there he accidentally infected the accountant next door at Civale Silvestri & Alfieri CPA, 1540 Kuser Road.
Likewise, he accidentally infected the lady in New York. He did not go there by subway – he drove in. The car he used is most likely still contaminated. He may have rolled down a window or opened a door at just the wrong time for Nancy.
He is a member or attendee of The Islamic Society of Central Jersey. He has written many letters to them; he knows the zip code by heart. Although he gave a different town name on the return address (Franklin Park) – he automatically used the zip code he knew for that area. But the zip code does not go with Franklin park.
There are probably canceled checks or correspondence at the Islamic Society of NJ that can be matched to his handwriting.
He is a member of Islamic student associations. He may have attended or be in association with a student at ETSU which is near an elementary school named “Greendale.” He didn’t grab that name out of the air – neither brook nor dale would be common words to him.
If he is Al Queda, he may present himself secular – going to bars, joining clubs, protesting the terrorists, etc.
He may be dead or missing.
Keep the Faith for Freedom
MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT THIS HONORABLE REPUBLIC
Greg
The equipment they list is a likely minimum that someone knowing the perp would notice. Mentioning the other equipment would only confuse the folks they're looking for tips from. The fellows that work with the guy are likely to recognize the equipment on their own.
NJ is loaded with chemical type operations. The FBI has to work through all the fog to be able find a needle in a haystack. They are definitely going to need the publics help to lead them to the perp quickly. I think they ought to publish some of the micrographs and surface analysis results they have. Doing that, and labeling this guy as an introverted authoritarian, would greatly enhance the likelihood of recognition by the perps peers.
Actually I don't have a clue what he thinks about it. That was just an eruption from my brain about what I think of it. LOL! The only important part is that he recognizes it's readership.
I strongly suspect that if there were more anthrax in the mutilated letter, the cross contamination would have been so large that we would be seeing a wave of new infections.
On the other hand, it may have been a much lesser grade of anthrax and thus did not spread as easily or effectively.
At this point, I do not belive this is Vietnam II. In my studies, I do understand how our men were left high and dry by the government. Most of the military personnel are saying that we will not commit ground troops to the extent we did in Vietnam. In this 9-11 attack, I thought we could not declare war since the insurance companies would then not have to pay.
President Bush's administration has an undaunting job, and at least the American people are behind him, despite the mainstream media's attempt to undermine him every step of the way. I pray you are wrong.
Agreed. But that won't (will not) stop them from finding a Jewel in the haystack.
By the way, if Antrax is the choice of weapon of a male, what is the female choice of weapon?
Good thinking. Maybe he doesn't want to be thought of as an American loner either, since he pictures himself as part of a host of jihadists.
Maybe he fixes their computers or does their newsletter.
I agree. I even think Atta may have had the anthrax letters ready for someone else to mail for him. Maybe he didn't actually brew the anthrax himself. Maybe some foreign student resident at one of the medical centers between Maine and NJ brewed it. Atta supposedly put a lot of miles on his rented car before 9/11.
We are being told the mailer probably had the anthrax for some time and was waiting for something like 9/11 to occur. I can't see someone waiting like that unless they KNEW 9/11 was going to happen.
If I were an angry, non-Muslim, non-Arabic, American, loner male who had a store of anthrax I wouldn't wait for planes to be flown into a building before I mailed it.
You aren't losing it.
Washington Post Oct 26 FBI and CIA Suspect Domestic Extremists
One official said the only significant clue raising the possibility of foreign terrorist involvement is the conclusion of FBI behavioral scientists, who believe that whoever wrote the three letters delivered to Daschle, NBC News and the New York Post did not learn English as a first language.
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