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Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Guest: FBI Special Agent Donna Hillman   Note: Tonight's chat was interrupted with connection problems. Elizabeth Jones, Information Officer for the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Office presented from Agent Hillman's report at those times she was unable to maintain a connection.   Opening Remarks:   EJ: This is a report from the FBI, from Agent Donna Hillman on the incident November 20 in Memphis. Our guest for tonight, Agent Donna Hillman is having a hard time staying on-line tonight so I am going ahead and as she is able to join in that'll be great.   Agent Hillman: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It's a rough night here for me, the ISP here is giving me all sorts of problems. EJ, did you get my fax on the Memphis incident? Perhaps you can go ahead if I am unable to stay connected.   Thank you.   As you know, I'm heading an investigation into the abduction of Macy Lamar. We are officially classifying it as an abduction, and we are certain that she was seen in Memphis. I conducted an interview with Ms. Cousins, and she is a very reliable witness. She positively identified Macy at the apartment complex on November 20th.   We have searched the apartment and there is physical evidence to prove that Macy was indeed there. These leads may be valuable if we can make an arrest, but we didn't find anything that could generate any present whereabouts. All we have to go on is the media campaign to help us along in our search.   At this time, I will take your questions.   Question and Answer session:   Q: Let's start with the first one on the specific evidence found in the apartment. A: The search and lab report on the apartment did produce identifiable latent prints. We have confirmed that Macy Lamar was actually in the apartment from these prints. We also have an unidentified index finger and thumb print from the apartment. However there were no traces of blood or other substances in the unit. We didn't find any other physical evidence, but we do have evidence that people were in that apartment other than prints. Such as food in the refrigerator, soap and toiletries were found in the bathroom, we found fiber samples in the various furnishings, but nothing that we can determine as having any consequence to the case at this time.   Q: Just what was so unusual about the apartment complex? Its ownership, maybe? Who owns the apartment complex where Macy was seen? A: The apartment complex is pretty standard. Neptune apartments is a 48 unit garden apartment complex. Two units are set aside for management purposes. Of the remaining 46 units, eight of the units are vacant. Building A in which the apartment in question is located has 3 vacancies. The complex is primarily composed of elderly and retired persons. The owner is Mr. Andriotti, who could not be reached for questions because he is out of the town at the moment. We believe he may be at his home on Grand Cayman.   Q: Agent Hillman, what was the unusual element then? A: The fact that Andriotti has a place in Grand Cayman. The Caymans are known for money laundering. I find it odd that the apartment complex Macy was spotted at is owned by a man who lives most of the year in an area that is known for laundering.   Q: Did anything pan out with the Tip Line "Macy sighting" in Hamilton, Alabama? A: Well, I plan on investigating that after we've totally finished with what we've found in Memphis. I plan to investigate that tip and any sightings that come in one at a time and go down the line with them. We may find a pattern to the sightings.   Q: Have you compiled a list of the residents of the apartments? A: Yes, we've compiled a list and interviewed everyone in the complex. Many reported seeing the lights on and off in the apartment and seeing a black car. Though none of them noted the make or the license plate.   Q: Since the ransom note referred to the card games I was wondering if the owners of the bars where cards were played had been questioned again or maybe the players? A: That investigation is in the local jurisdiction of the Sheriff's office. They will be following up on that lead.   At this point Elizabeth Jones took over for Agent Hillman due to technical difficulties staying on line.   Q: Agent Hillman, ever heard of the missing children trust that owns the Road House? A: The FBI is not currently involved in those bars investigations, but we will verify that for you.   Q: Is there any evidence showing that ChildTrust actually helps families of missing kids? A: On ChildTrust, that one is one I'll have to check out. I was not personally aware of them.   Q: How much information have you gather on Andriotti? Is he just a landlord or does he have other businesses? A: Andriotti and the Chambeau connection, there is more in this report. Andriotti owns Jordan Properties which is the owner of the Neptune apartments. The apartments are managed by Manor Realty which is in turn owned by Jordan. The property manager is Denise Castile she was interviewed and has tied Chambeau to Andriotti. She said that they were acquainted and that she has met him (Chambeau). He has been there, the last time was in March of this year, she has had no contact with Chambeau since that visit. It seems that Andriotti and Chambeau both went to Tulane.   Q: Do you think Castile could've helped Chambeau with Dickerson? A: There is nothing in this report that relates to or addresses Dickerson.   Q: What other information gathering does the FBI have to do in Memphis before checking out Hamilton? A: I think this report is all and they are finished there. The whole purpose of the media blitz was to bring in ads for more leads. Donna has explicitly stated that they (FBI) are feeling that time is running out and is one of the justifications for that media blitz.   EJ: I have the list of the most recent sightings she gave me and the point in the report here is that they may show a pattern so the order is important. It goes like this: Tuscaloosa, AL, Knoxville, AL, Jackson MS, Athens, AL, Lewisburg, TN, Shelbyville TN. There are several calls from Jackson and several from Shelbyville. These are all since Thanksgiving.   Q: Is the FBI investigating the ransom letter? A: They have it now, I believe.   Q: Is the FBI working with Detective Nelson? A: Yes. There is communication between the Sheriff's Department and the FBI on the Macy Lamar case.   Q: Has the department had any chance at all to speak with Chambeau? A: Yes. The FBI has had contact. What it says in this report is that he has been interviewed and, unfortunately, the conclusion is nothing really. So far there is insufficient evidence to tie him directly to any specific crime and that he continues to deny all knowledge of anything brought out to him.   Another fact on the Memphis apartment it was not rented. The manager, Denise Castile, says it was supposed to be empty.   Q: Has Aimee's house been searched for evidence? A: Aimee's house has not had an official warrant issued. It's been a frustration as there has been insufficient cause to issue a warrant.