FOIA Request: Any surviving documents related to the investigation of the music video for the song 'Down In It' by rock band Nine Inch Nails and frontman Trent Reznor (Cook County Medical Examiner's Office)
| Tracking # |
20-114 |
| Multi Request | FOIA Request: Any surviving documents related to the investigation of the music video for the song 'Down In It' by rock band Nine Inch Nails and frontman Trent Reznor |
| Submitted | Jan. 29, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Shawn Breen
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
Any surviving documents related to the investigation of the music video for the song 'Down In It' by rock band Nine Inch Nails and frontman Trent Reznor. This should include any reports, notes, memos, photos, press releases, interviews, recordings and video files if already converted to a digital format.
The investigation spanned from sometime in 1989 until 1990. It was reported that the video at the heart of the investigation was found in September of 1989 in a corn field near Burr Oak, Michigan. Existing media reports place the conclusion of the investigation sometime in early September of 1990. The relevant timeframe for the search should stretch from the September 1, 1989 to September 30, 1990.
Officer Paul Wood (retired) of the Michigan State Police was involved in the investigation.
Chicago Police Detective Hal Ardell was also involved in the investigation. One report shows that the Chicago Police joined the investigation sometime in June of 1990.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office rendered an opinion in this case.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Breen
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 29, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
February 5, 2020
Shawn Breen
Email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Dear Mr. Breen,
The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners is in receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (the "Act").
On Wednesday, January 13, 2020 you requested the following from the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office:
Any surviving documents related to the investigation of the music video for the song 'Down In It' by rock band Nine Inch Nails and frontman Trent Reznor. This should include any reports, notes, memos, photos, press releases, interviews, recordings and video files if already converted to a digital format.
The investigation spanned from sometime in 1989 until 1990. It was reported that the video at the heart of the investigation was found in September of 1989 in a corn field near Burr Oak, Michigan. Existing media reports place the conclusion of the investigation sometime in early September of 1990. The relevant timeframe for the search should stretch from the September 1, 1989 to September 30, 1990.
Officer Paul Wood (retired) of the Michigan State Police was involved in the investigation.
Chicago Police Detective Hal Ardell was also involved in the investigation. One report shows that the Chicago Police joined the investigation sometime in June of 1990.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office rendered an opinion in this case.
Please be advised that we have been unable to locate any records responsive to your request. Can you please provide us with more information such as a Medical Examiner case number or a decedent's name. This may help the Office of the Medical Examiner search for records.
The County has complied with your request for information. If you have any questions, or if there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Rachel
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Rachel Dailey
Administrative Assistant V
Aide to Legal and Government Affairs | Office of the President
69 W. Washington, Suite 1415 | Chicago, IL 60602
(O) 312-603-0002
Rachel.Dailey@cookcountyil.gov<mailto:Rachel.Dailey@cookcountyil.gov>
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