Abandoned Vehicle Report Abandoned Vehicle Report from the New Orleans Metro Police Department Vehicle Located: 1986 Buick LeSabre matching Mississippi APBs Faxed Report to the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department October 5, 1997

On October 5, 1997, New Orleans Metro Police Officers Lajoux and Morris were called to Metarie, Louisiana, to investigate a possible abandoned car (1986 Buick LeSabre, brown) parked outside a liquor store (Micheletti Spirits) on E. Chapman Avenue. Owner of the store, Carl Micheletti, stated to officers that the car had been parked in the lot for two straight days and nights without moving. On further inspection of the locked car from the outside officers noted what appeared to be blood on the back passenger seat, the dash and stains on the front passenger seat. Car impounded and towed to NO Metro garage pending further examination.

Louisiana license plates (xxxxxx) were issued in East Feliciana Parish to one Margret Jasper, deceased. Car was garaged and plates stolen without current owners knowledge. East Feliciana Sheriff's office confirms.

Vehicle match to APBs # W-12797 and # W-12997. Contact to Sheriff Charles Lamar and Detective Terrence Nelson of the Yoknapatawpha Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff Charles Lamar gave authorization for Louisiana Crime Lab impound and forensic analysis immediately. Deputy Wise of the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's office will arrive to assist on October 6, 1997.

Interview with Carl Micheletti of Micheletti Spirits conducted by Officer Lajoux of NOMPD, Mr. Micheletti recalls a tall blonde woman entering the store on Friday and buying 3 fifths of bourbon. He watched her walk to the lot and thinks she may have been near this vehicle. He states most of his customers are regulars and he'd never seen her before. He recalls remarking on how pretty she was and she said something to the effect, "You might see me on TV." Subject was wearing white shorts, striped close fitting t-shirt. Mr. Micheletti made a positive identification of Victoria Symons from APB photographs.

Preliminary Forensic Report:

1.Louisiana Crime Lab reports finding the following: 2.Vehicle registration plate scratched, attempt at obliteration, plate lift positive. Registration number shows last owner as George Keel, Oxford, Mississippi. No registration found in glove box. 3.Testing indicates type A blood was on the seat and floorboard of the back seat of the car. 4.Trace of type B negative on front driver dash. 5.Stain of blood type O on front passenger seat. 6.A revolver gunbelt, police issue, was found under the passenger front seat along with two Hornady .357 Magnum JHP-XTP live rounds #9050. 7.Steering column and key hole had been popped and the car was apparently driven with a screwdriver acting as a ignition key. 8.17 latent print lifts from vehicle, map, fast food wrappers, side mirror. 9.Road map of western United States with pen marks near Fort Worth, TX; Albuquerque, NM the Grand Canyon in AZ; Yosemite National Park in NV; Las Vegas, NV; Sacramento, CA; and San Francisco, CA.

Forensic Match:

Preliminary forensic reports show that Type A blood may match deceased fugitive, Anthony Phelps, Mississippi APB #12897. Type B negative smear may match Deputy Schiff, deceased, of the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department. Type O blood may match fugitive Edward Arthur Pierce, Mississippi APB #12797. Gunbelt and .357 Magnum matches issue of Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department. Fingerprint evidence: Latents lifted from vehicle match owner George Keel, fugitive Pierce, Phelps, and Symons. No other discernible prints.

Radio Incident Summary CALL TRANSCRIPT

DJ = Bryant Whittaker

EP = Ed Pierce

DJ: . . . Hello! And we have another caller on the line. Hello, who's this?

EP: Yeah, yeah. ... can you by any chance suggest a song ... something really good ... I just can't think straight with all that hide and seek.

DJ: OK, well, you're the one who gets to make the request! Would you like something catchy or maybe a slower groove -- you sound a little --

EP: No! No - nothing slow, something hard and angry to lash out at the rest of the world for what they're done to me, something full of hate and evil - yeah! that's it, something to satisfy the cold and evil soul of a man...got anything?

DJ: All right, man, we got all kinds of stuff. but that's a rather odd request! Thats a rather odd request.(chuckles) You aren't in trouble or anything are you?

EP: Trouble? No, not trouble ... just out on my own, away from them ... nothing which a killer can't take care of -- ha ha - look don't try giving advice right now because I'm basically tired of listening ... just play the song like we talked about ! .... (interference)

DJ: You're breaking up there, friend. Whatever you say, I'll pick --

EP: I want it dedicated to Geena. Just do it . . . I'll be listening! (hangs up)

*End of call*

Telephone Call Transcript: Victoria Symons Investigators confirmed that the call came from a pay phone near the Big Star Gas n Shop near Beeville, Texas, located along Interstate 37 between Corpus Christi and San Antonio at the intersection of Highway 59. The attendant on duty at the time recalled that a "big American car" had parked near the phone at the station, but was unable to identify Symonds or Edward Pierce from photographs. He said no one purchased gas or other goods from the station during the hour of the incident.

AJ = Anna Jean Symons V = Victoria

AJ: Hello?

V: Hi ho! Hi ho!

AJ: Hello? Who is this?

V: Hello, who is this? (laughs)

AJ: Vicky, is that you?

V: Vicky? There is no Vicky here. . . only a fugitive from the law. (laughs) Isn't that a kick?

AJ: Oh baby, where are you Vicky?

V: (angry) NO VICKY! (laughs briefly, then begins crying) He doesn't even want me any more because of the other girl. Do you know what that's like? I'm going to be a big star and he doesn't even want me any more. All of this and I get nothing.

AJ: You mean that girl - the sheriff's -

V: Nothing at all. But just wait. Someday when I'm a star you can all come kiss my feet . . . but I won't let you! (laughs) Not even him. I won't let him, after he's been so mean to me.

AJ: Baby, come home, why don't you come home?

V: No, no. (laughs) No home. No Vicky, no home. ET phone home. Phone going bye bye now!

AJ: Wait, tell -

V: Say bye bye now. Bye bye!

(end of call)

Yoknapatawpha County Child Protective Services

Intake Date: September 22, 1997 Case No.: M-3381 Missing Child: Macy L. Lamar Case Worker: Janet Greenleigh, M.S.W. Type: Statutory, possible criminal disappearance

Background

Missing child report on September 20, 1997, possible criminal abduction. 17 year old child missing from Oxford Mall approximately 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Circumstances: child was shopping with mother, went to music store alone, failed to meet mother at assigned place and time. Personal effects including purse with all contents but wallet and Sound Shop bag with purchased CD and receipt found in trash container approximately 50 yards from exit in side area.

Possible abduction, two escaped felons possibly sighted in theft of vehicle from Mall parking lot at approximately 5:30 p.m. in same vicinity.

No witnesses to abduction, disappearance.

Investigating agency, Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department, contact Detective Terrence Nelson. Alternate contact, Special Agent Donna Hillman, FBI, Jackson Field office, Child Abduction Unit.

CPS Involvement

CPS statutory mandate to investigate possible family negligence, involvement, contributory factors, possible criminal disappearance.

Interviews

This investigator met with missing child's father, Charles Lamar on September 22, 1997, 10:00 am at his home. Parents separated June 18, 1997 and are in divorce proceedings. Father is distraught, capable of responding to questions, no medications. Father reports child is living with mother. Father reports active involvement in child's life. Is unaware of any factor to cause her to be a runaway. No recent arguments. Divorce is amicable and mutual. Child appears to be handling divorce well. Father states that he has a good relationship with child. Last saw child on Friday, September 19. Father is a law enforcement official and understands the criminal and legal ramifications. He has received no notes, calls or other communication concerning his daughter. He reports he does not believe mother or other local relatives would harm child.

This investigator met with the missing child's mother, Caroline Blanchard, Monday September 22, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at her home. Mother is distraught, able to respond to questions, no medications. Mother reports that missing child was happy. No recent arguments, no altercations or disagreements at the Mall. Mother states that separation and divorce are hard on daughter but she is coping well. Mother confirms divorce is mutual and amicable. Last saw child on Saturday, September 20 at the Mall when they went to different stores. She has received no communication regarding the missing child, no notes, calls or contacts. She reports the child's relationship with biological father is good, father spends close to daily time with daughter, is involved in her life and activities. Mother does not believe father would harm daughter, is not aware of any reason for child to be a runaway, is in fact adamant that this child would not be a runaway. Does not know of anyone who would harm child. Mother reports that she has found no notes, diary or correspondence from her daughter indicating any problems. She states child was looking forward to track meet.

An inspection of the living facilities shows a well established, clean and positive atmosphere. Child has her own room. Room is that of a typical teenage girl, photos, notes and school work are obvious and displayed. Nothing indicates any signs of neglect or deprivation. No indication of a criminal neglect or failure to protect complaint.

Interview with Principal Kathleen Millard at Lafayette High School, Monday, September 22, 1997 3:30 p.m. Principal Millard knows the child and reports her to be an active, bright student. She knows of no reason for the child to be unhappy, no recent complaints, no behavior problems at the school. States this child is a responsible girl who would be highly unlikely to be missing of her own volition.

Interview with Thomas Grayson, Guidance Counselor, Lafayette High School, Monday, September 22, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Grayson reviewed missing child's record with this investigator. She is a bright student with excellent grades, maintains honor roll status consistently, has ambitious goals and plans for college. He sees nothing in her record to indicate a problem. Additionally, Mr. Grayson reports no conferences with this student regarding any problems in school, with behavior, with teachers or fellow students. Last met with child September 9th regarding merit scholarship applications.

Interview with Ms. Clare Brown, homeroom and English teacher for child, Monday, September 22, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. Ms. Brown reports that child is a happy, well adjusted child in class, completes assignments promptly, does very well on tests. She reports child is a very outgoing, active, well liked child, very responsible. She has seen no evidence of physical abuse, no bruises, injuries or unexplained absences. She reports no recent behavior problems and no signs that this child was troubled. She spends approximately 10 - 12 hours per week with this student. She knows of no one with a grudge against this child, no student who might want to harm her. Has heard no rumors in the school.

Interview with Ms. Jane Thompson and Mr. Jack Dugan, athletic department track coaches, Monday, September 22, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Both Ms. Thompson and Mr. Dugan expressed profound shock and concern for the missing child. Both report her to be a very responsible, dependable child, an outstanding athlete. The child is described as an excellent team player, well liked by other team members, no known animosities among any players. Both express the definite opinion that this child is not a likely runaway. Neither has seen any evidence of abuse, no evidence of behavior problems, no indications of a troubled youngster in the week leading to her disappearance (or before). Ms. Thompson has known the child for three years, Mr. Dugan for approximately one.

Interview with Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lamar, Tuesday, September 23, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar are visibly shaken by the disappearance of their granddaughter. They have received no communication from her or regarding her disappearance. They have no knowledge of any reason for this child to be a runaway or unhappy. They are unaware of any abuse or neglect stating the child's parents take excellent care of her. They last saw the child Sunday, September 14th when she came for a visit. On that visit the child was reportedly in good spirits and seemed very happy. They have no knowledge of any specific person who would want to harm the child.

Interview with Jeannie Golden, Tuesday, September 23, 1997 1:00 p.m. at her home located on the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lamar. Mrs. Golden last saw her niece on the same date, Sunday, September 14th. She states the child was happy and spent several hours with her cousins, Sarah 15 and Scott 18. She is aware of no problems or troubles with this child. She states that she is not aware of any abuse or neglect, that the parents are good parents. She is unaware of any reason for this child to be a runaway and feels that the family support structure is such that it would be more likely her niece would turn to the family for help than to run away. She states she has a close relationship with her niece and feels she would know of anything troubling her. She has no knowledge of anyone that might want to harm the child. She states that the child has a good relationship with her cousins and is aware of no problems with them.

Due to school hours this investigator was unable to interview the child's cousins, however, Mrs. Golden stated that she would ask her children again of any knowledge or rumors they may have heard and will call CPS and the authorities if she learns anything.

Summary Conclusion

From the statutory review conducted by this investigator, we find no evidence of abuse or criminal neglect in the home. The child appears to be well adjusted, highly responsible and an unlikely candidate for voluntary absence. We find no evidence to suggest that the parents or family members might be involved in the disappearance of this child. At this time no further action recommended per statutory requirements.

[signed] Janet Greenleigh, M.S.W.

Fugitive Alert Bulletin Escapee 9/20/97 # W-12797 Wanted by the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

Warning to all officers--Subject is considered armed and dangerous. Name: Pierce, Edward Arthur Physical Description/Personal Information:

DOB: 10/17/72 HEIGHT: 5'8" COMP: MEDIUM POB: Denton Texas WEIGHT: 155 MARKS/SCARS/TATTOOS: None SEX: MALE EYES: Brown RACE: WHITE HAIR: Light Brown Goatee, may be clean shaven

CLOTHING: Wearing dark blue jeans, white t-shirt, when last seen. Likely in possession of a light blue short sleeved Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Deputy shirt with the insignia of the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department, emblem patch on right front pocket and left arm sleeve taken from scene.

WEAPON: Subject believed to be in possession of Sheriff's department .357 magnum handgun removed from the scene.

LAST SEEN: 3:35 pm Saturday, September 20, 1997 Oxford, MS escaping scene of accident of Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's van Jackson Avenue West, Oxford, MS. Accident occurred in transport from the Yoknapatawpha County Detention Center, Jackson Avenue to the Metro Narcotics Offices jail facility on North Lamar Avenue, Oxford. Escaped in conjunction with fugitive Anthony Marcus Phelps, see Fugitive Alert Bulletin # W-12897.

Known aliases: Ed, Kenneth Johnson

Known associates and locations: Family: Alison Pierce, music professor at University of North Texas, mother George Pierce, Denton City Attorney, father Home address: 3574 Sam Houston Drive, Dallas, Texas Xavier Pierce, systems administrator for AT&T, NYC, brother Home address: 1575 No. Mountain View, Apt.106, Flushing, New York Other: Victoria Symons, 824 University Ave., Apt. 2, Oxford, MS Employed: Proud Larry's Bar, Oxford, MS 4 pm to 12:00 am shift.

Offense/Charges:

Kidnap and unlawful detention First degree Murder Assault with a deadly weapon against a Deputy Sheriff, 9/5/97 Felony charges of escape, with violence, from detention and confinement 9/20/97 Felony charges of manslaughter in the death of a peace officer in the commission of a felony escape 9/20/97

Suspect in:

Grand theft auto 9/20/97 Oxford, MS

UPDATED INFORMATION 9/27/97: Subject is believed to be traveling with Victoria Lee Symons, see Fugitive Bulletin # W-12997 in a brown 1986 Buick LeSabre. Symons was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 1997 Amite, LA at Heritage Inn, Highway 16 and Highway 51.

There is a $10,000 reward offered for information leading to the apprehension of the subject.

Fugitive Apprehension Contact: Yoknapawtapha County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Charles Lamar Detective Terrence Nelson Mississippi State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit Fugitive Apprehension Unit Duty Officer

Case details and background on the fugitive is also available.