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FBI LaboratoryCase Notes
Lab #: 2020-01577-1Questioned Documents
Case Processing
Created On:8/10/2020 11:57:58 AMLast Modified On:9/9/2020 4:25:55 PM
Created By:Last Modified By:
Scanning:Color 400 tifTreat As:Latent
Copy Instructions:Special Instructions:None
Packet Request:
Comments:8/10/2020 MEMPlease scan Item 3 known writing. Thank you.
8/18/2020 LLCESDA i4SL i4 and i5 negative
strikethrough by:IW via SL on i4 front (+),i5 back (+)8/19/2020
Notes:
Item(s)
Evidence NameDescriptionAgency Number
Item 1Electronic images of greeting card bearing handwriting
Item 2Electronic image of envelope addressed to "Larry Nassar"
Item 3Various documents submitted as bearing the purported known writing of Jeffrey EpsteinE6516238, 1B39
Item 4Envelope addressed to "Larry Nassar"1A65
Item 5Greeting card bearing writing "...Dear L.N. As you..."1A65
QDU Exam Plan
Initial Assessment
Cut/Torn Edge
Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA)
Handwriting
Reference/Method
Initial Assessment
Cut/Torn Edge Exams
Handwriting/Hand Printing Exams
Indented Writing
Performed By
EmployeeExam Date
08/18/2020
08/19/2020
08/20/2020
08/10/2020
Case Processing Results
Created On:8/12/2020 9:30:59 AMLast Modified On: 9/2/2020 10:47:45 AM
Created By:Last Modified By:
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Positive Indented Writing Item(s)
Evidence NameDescriptionAgency Number
Item 3Various documents submitted as bearing the purported known writing of Jeffrey EpsteinE6516238,1B39
Item 4Envelope addressed to"Larry Nassar"1A65
Performed By
EmployeeExam Date
08/20/2020
09/02/2020
08/12/2020
08/19/2020
Scanner(s) Used:
Scanner #4(CPC,Room 2161)
ESDA Resouce(s):
ESDA #3(ESDA Room,F1479288)
Examinations
Created On:8/12/2020 5:28:37 PMLast Modified On:9/9/2020 4:31:46 PM
Created By:Last Modified By:
Notes:8/12/2020-8/13/2020
Item#DescriptionNotes
Item1Electronic images of greeting card containing handwriting·HW/HP mix ·Electronic images OK – suitable for comparison
Item2Electronic image of envelope addressed to"Larry Nassar"·HW/HP mix ·Electronic images OK – suitable for comparison
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Lab #: 2020-01577-1
Case Notes
Item #DescriptionNotes
Item 3Various documents submitted as containing bearing the purported known writing of Jeffrey Epstein
  • Suitable for comparison (varying degrees) if known writers verified (internal comparison of documents indicates multiple writers/writing styles):
    ○ Piece of paper beginning "AutHoR... DONALD..." – original HP
    ○ Piece of paper beginning "JHONNY CONTReRAS..." – original HP
    ○ Envelope labeled "Epstein Jeffrey 76318-054" – original HP
    ○ Page beginning "Comments..." – original HP (limited text)
    ○ Page containing bearing ...AIR..." – original HP (limited text, partial illegibility)
    ○ Page beginning "Davis kept me in a..." – original HP (portions suitable but other portions illegible &/OW)
    ○ Piece of paper beginning "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE..." – original HP & signature; non-original signatures, dates for staff entries
• NOT suitable for comparison:
○ HP, HW present but limited* or appears to have been prepared by staff:
– Two-page Bureau of Prisons Health Services document – original signatures
– One page Notice of Discipline Hearing – original HP & signatures
– Page beginning "BP-S293.052..." – original HP & signatures
– One page Incident Report – original HP & signature
○ No HW or HP present:
– Four page Visiting Application
– Diamond Audio Model DR-35C insert
– Envelope containing bearing "EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Register No. 76318-054"
– Three page Inmate Inquiry
– Receipt beginning "Sales Invoice..."
*limited quantity, complexity, &/or style (i.e. illegible signature)
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Lab #: 2020-01577-1
UNCLASSIFIED Case Notes Questioned Documents
Item 3IW via SLIW via ESDA
Piece of paper beginning "AuHoR.. DONALD..."• Front & Back: (-)• Front & Back: (+) but illegible (too faint)
○ Retained to visualize torn edges
Piece of paper beginning "JHONNY CONTReRAS..."• Front: (-)
• Back: (+) unknown value
○ 2 separate entries, best read as "JEFF", "CON"
• Front: (-)
○ Retained to visualize torn edges
• Back: (+)
○ unaccounted, unknown value - best read as: "JEFF I WANT" and "OVeR"
Envelope labeled "Epstein Jeffrey 76318-054"• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Page beginning "Comments..."• Front & Back: (-)• Front & Back: (-)
• Back: (+) but accounted – from front (discarded)
Page containing bearing "...AIR..."• Front & Back: (-)• Front: (-)
• Back: (+) unaccounted, unknown value
○ 2 lifts retained
Page beginning "Davis kept me in a..."• Front: (+) unknown value
• Back: (+) but majority appear accounted from front (written after folded)
• Front: (+) accounted – HP from front (written after folded)
• Back: (+) accounted – HP from front & back (some written after folded)
All lifts discarded
Piece of paper beginning "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE..."• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Two-page Bureau of Prisons Health Services document• Pages 1-2 fronts & backs: (-)• No ESDA conducted
One page Notice of Discipline Hearing• Front: (+) but limited (check marks & line)
• Back: (-)
• No ESDA conducted
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Lab #: 2020-01577-1
UNCLASSIFIED Case Notes Questioned Documents 8/19/2020 (including strike-through) (ESDA entries)
Item 3IW via SLIW via ESDA
Page beginning "BP-S293.052..."• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
One page Incident Report• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Four page Visiting Application• Pages 1-4 fronts & backs: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Diamond Audio Model DR-35C insert• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Envelope containing bearing"EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Register No.76318-054"• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Three page Inmate Inquiry• Pages 1-3 fronts & backs: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Receipt beginning"Sales Invoice..."• Front & Back: (-)• No ESDA conducted
Item #DescriptionNotes
Item 4Envelope addressed to "Larry Nassar"Original HW/HP(suitable)Sealing flap MA(angled, tearing of paper fibers)Stamp = SA(scalloped edges,tacky adhesive),booklet/sheet typeIW via SL:○(+)front○(-)back&insideIW via ESDA:○(+)outside-accounted(from evidence packaging);not retained○(-)inside
Item 5Greeting card bearing writing"...Dear L.N.As you..."Original HW/HP(suitable)IW via SL:○(+)back-accounted("X"from outside envelope)○(-)front&inside
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FBI LaboratoryCase Notes
Lab #: 2020-01577-1Questioned Documents
Examination Results: 9/9/2020
## Results: - Meaningful HW comparisons could not be conducted between questioned Items 4 and 5 and Item 3, purported known writing of JEFFREY EPSTEIN, due to lack of verified known writing submitted for comparison that is comparable in style, wording, and format - HW instructions - IW of unknown value observed on 3 pages of Item 3 ○ ESDA lifts, used to visualize & retain IW, designated Item 6 (considered secondary) ○ 2 images representative of IW enclosed for your investigative assistance ○ No other IW of value observed on remaining pages of Item 3 or Items 4 & 5, using SL &/or ESDA - Should be noted that torn edges of Item 3 pages beginning "AutHoR... DONALD..." and "JHONNY CONTReRAS..." were at one time attached - Sealing flap of Item 4 manufactured to be MA - Stamp affixed to Item 4 = SA, booklet-type stamp o Edges suitable for future cut edge exams; instructions - Additional assessments/observations made/recorded for possible future exams ## 9/9/2020 ## Remarks: - No questioned document exams on Items 1 & 2 since electronic image of original evidence Items 4 & 5 - Item 1 & 2 = electronic (retained) - Items 3-5, 6 (secondary) returned separately
Item(s)
Evidence NameDescriptionAgency Number
Item 1Electronic images of greeting card bearing handwriting
Item 2Electronic image of envelope addressed to"Larry Nassar"
Item 3Various documents submitted as bearing the purported known writing of Jeffrey EpsteinE6516238,1B39
Item 4Envelope addressed to"Larry Nassar"1A65
Item 5Greeting card bearing writing"...Dear L.N. As you..."1A65
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LaboratoryCase Notes
Lab #: 2020-01577-1Questioned Documents
Item 6Questioned Documents Secondary Evidence(4 ESDA lifts)
Performed By
EmployeeExam Date
08/12/2020
08/19/2020
09/09/2020
08/20/2020
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