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The question remained as to whether incarcerated offenders would cooperate in such research. In order to determine the feasibility of the intend- ed study, a pilot project was undertak- en. Crimes in which the FBI either has primary jurisdiction or has traditionally assisted local agencies by providing technical assistance and special ex- pertise, such as hostage/terrorism, skyjacking, extortion/kidnaping, assas- sination, and mass/multiple murder, were targeted for study. Guidelines were formulated in conjunction with the Legal Instruction Unit of the FBI Acad- emy. Eight convicted offenders were then approached and asked if they would be willing to be interviewed about their crimes. They were long- term incarcerated felons lodged in var- ious State and Federal penitentiaries and were selected for the gravity of their violent crimes. The results were very encouraging. Based on this re- sponse, plans were developed for an During the 1979 Fiesta Parade in San Antonio, Tex., a sniper, who was a former mental patient, killed 2 persons and injured 51 others, including 13 children and 6 policemen. Photos depict Shooting scene and arsenal used by the sniper. Insight into the psychological behavior of persons involved in such crimes is the overall goal of this research program. 30