Federal prosecutor's email to author a public figure seeking expert witness, April 2007

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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)¶

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Villafana, Ann Marie C. (USAFLS)¶

Monday, April 16, 2007 11:50 AM¶

acsalter@annasalter.com¶

Possible Retainer for a Federal Criminal Investigation/Prosecution¶

Dear Dr. Salter:¶

I am a federal prosecutor in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the District-wide coordinator of child exploitation cases for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. I have been reviewing your book, Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, & Other Sex Offenders, and have found it immensely informative.¶

I am considering undertaking a prosecution, and I am hoping that you would consider serving as an expert consultant and possible witness for the case. The types of issues that I am hoping you can address include:¶

1. Why victims do not report sexual abuse and, when discovered, why it may take several sessions for a victim to disclose all of the sexual activity that took place.

2. Different types of paraphilia — in particular, describing a predator’s interest in post-pubescent children (many people are asking why we should prosecute someone who didn’t go after really young children).

3. Traits of psychopathy.

4. Effects of abuse on victims.

When you have a chance, would you mind calling or e-mailing me? My direct dial number is shown below. You also can contact Special Agent Nesbitt Kuyrkendall, with the FBI, at 561 822-5946.¶

Thank you.¶

A. Marie Villafaña¶

Assistant U.S. Attorney¶

561 209-1047¶

Fax 561 820-8777¶

ann.marie.c.villafana@usdoj.gov¶