Cheat Sheet 55, FBI Files: FBI Source is Marked for Death, Col. Stone and Maj. Benjamin
Monday, August 22, 2016
Make no mistake about it, the files are layered with information about a time where the scope and reach of the Patriarca crime family permeated nearly every aspect of life in New England.
PAGE 2 An April 13, 1981 from the FBI Director approves the use of electronic monitoring for 30 days in the RICO case against Arthur Coia and the Laborers International Union.
PAGE 4 FBI referring case to Rhode Island State Police about a potential hit. “Major REDACTED (Benjamin) RISP, was advised of the details of the aforementioned meeting. In view of the seriousness of this threat against REDACTED advised of the responsibility of the RISP to immediately notify REDACTED of the existing threat against his life.”
“He may, in fact be “marked for death.”
PAGE 7 Colonel Walter Stone Confronts the Source
“SOURCE became very emotional, stating that he would testify and would not consider entering the federal witness protection program. On April 15, 1981, a meeting was held at the offices of Colonel Walter E. Stone, RISP. Present were representatives of the State of R.I. Attorney General’s Office, the New England organized crime strike force and FBI, in addition to the RISP. Stone advised that even though the source had become uncooperative and is refusing to testify in this matter, a responsibility exists on the part of the RISP with respect to the safety of the potential victim. Stone advised it is the intention of the RISP to, at the very least, confront the subjects in this matter..”
PAGE 83 “Bureau Permission requested to utilize closed circuit television camera and still camera to observe subject (Raymond L.S. Patrairca) and criminal associates. Cameras will be installed in the “PLANT” approximately one quarter mile from Subjects’ place of business, National Cigarette Company, Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI”
PAGE 92 ORDER AUTHORIZING INTERCEPTION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
FBI Files - The Patriarca Papers - Entry 55
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