The Sinatra Files (58 page)

On May 23, 1980, Special Agent
attended a meeting held at the office of
of Intertel, Resorts
International’s Security Office, Seaside Motel Office, Atlantic City. Among the others in attendance were
(ACPD),
(ACPD), and
(New Jersey State Police—Division of Gaming Enforcement) (NJSP-DGE).
confirmed that he has reported the receipt of the threat, and has maintained contact regarding this matter with JILLY RIZZO, SINATRA’s bodyguard and chief aid. RIZZO advised
that on occasion threatening-type letters are received by SINATRA. However, he could not recall any similar to the current one postmarked Reading, Pennsylvania, nor could he furnish any information of lead value. Security arrangements for SINATRA’s performances May 23-26 and May 31-June 1 were coordinated between Resort’s staff, SINATRA’s personal guards, ACPD, and NJSP-DGE.

On May 23, 1980,
WI Hotel, was contacted and instructed regarding the proper handling of any future suspicious calls or correspondence. She agreed to advise all appropriate personnel.
was also contacted regarding the threat letter and suspicious calls (reported on separate FD-302). She agreed to search WI’s reservations list for any individuals from Reading and to remain alert for same.

On May 23, 1980, Bureau Supervisor
contacted Special Agent
and suggested conferring with MURRAY MIRON, the Bureau’s consultant in psycholinguistics, at number (315) 423-3661.

On May 27, 1980, MURRAY MIRON, of the Syracuse Research Corporation, was contacted and furnished a facsimile of the threat letter and envelope. He furnished an analysis and profile of unknown subject, which was subsequently confirmed in his report dated May 28, 1980.

On May 27, 1980,
was contacted and he advised that SINATRA’s appearances over the weekend proceeded without incident.

On May 28, 1980,
advised that similar security precautions were planned for the second of SINATRA’s weekend specials at Resorts.