Case 4501 Update
Submitted by Officers Shelby Armor and Claire Jenkins
Additional evidence has surfaced in Case 4501–The Demise of Ben Snyder. A written note, with what appears to be a cough-drop wrapper on it, was found in Detective Armor’s office, and a small typed note was found in Captain Kadel’s living room.
Photo 1: Contents of letter left in Capt. Kadel’s living room. Unidentified text font.
*Transcript of Letter: “don’t trust the janitor. she’s concealing something. she knows more than she is revealing.”
Photos 2 + 3: Message left in Detective Armor’s office. Same handwriting as first letter found in Capt. Kadel’s squad car weeks ago. Take note of cough-drop wrapper and threatening tone.
*Transcript of Letter: “I have a question. Do you trust each other? Plan your next steps very carefully . . . . See you soon. I’ll be waiting.”
*Transcript of Letter, page 2: “A gain always comes with a loss. I hope his death was worth the information! I can’t wait to see how you all handle this in court.” (Referencing the demise of informant Jackson Dean)
Photos 4 + 5: Detective Jenkins examines handwritten letter.
Reviewed by Superintendent Patencio and Agent on Special Assignment Vazquez