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- in Office Mem Wa « UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Fo f L. V. + BOARDMAN —$ / | DATE: 12/16/54 From’: A, oe | ip” sunject: DR. SAMUEL PP. MURDER CASE I CERNING With reference to the attached wire, I called Bs. SAC Hawkins, Cleveland, and advised him that he was not to . re conform to tne instructions suggested by the San Diego Office. sais He was instructed to call the Prosecutor's Office and advise the Prosecutor of the name of the individual and her willingness to impart information which she states she possesses concerning this matter. He is to give the Prosecutor her address and telephone number in the event they desire to communicate with her. He was also to confirm his conversation with the Prosecutor ——" in a letter which is to be directed to hin. . 3 After completion of this action, he will advise the = Bureau of the action which he has taken. _S The above action is taken inasmuch as it is not deemed desirable to furnish this information to the Judge or Defense Attorney. (Our obligation is to advise the legally constituted police authority and it is the responsibility of such ait authority - to properly dispose of the matters] SAC Hawkins stated that he objected to the suggestion” cee of the San Diego Office as to the procedure in handling-this -- _ matter but did agree thoroughly with the Bureau in the manner in which this should be handled, | aN | ae Lo as ae J in : *. Cale REGUS - 4 f 6a vf lee a f, Ones Aa Se. SAC Hawkins called to advise that at 9:55 a.m. contacted an Assistant Prosecutin httor Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio, and pointed out that had what she believed pertinent Information concerning the Sheppard case and that she would be willing to discuss it telephonically or, if she were subpoenaed, to come to Cleveland. SAC Hawkins has. prepared a letter confirming this and it is. being sent to. Mr. Frank T. Cullitan, Prosecuting Attorney for Cuyahoga County. Hawkins advised that the’ case will go to the jury tonight or tomorrow and that the ation 5or. the prosecution and the defense has been in progpéss: % 2 Oday en ble bic b7N