James Sullivan (Georgia Bureau of Investigation)
| Multi Request | James Sullivan |
| Submitted | Nov. 18, 2022 |
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From: Deb Miller Landau
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am looking for the investigative files related to James Vincent Sullivan, who was arrested by the FBI / US Marshal in Thailand on July 2, 2002. He was arrested for orchestrating the murder of his wife Lita McClinton Sullivan. I'm looking for the arrest report, the investigative files while he was "wanted", transcripts or audio interviews, photographs if possible.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Deb Miller Landau
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
This case file will need to be ordered from our offsite Archives facility. The fee to order a case file is $35.00. I need your agreement to pay before I order the file.
Once the case file arrives, I will send you an estimate of the cost to copy and redact the case file. Once I have completed the redaction process, I will send you an invoice including the $35.00 fee. I cannot give you an exact amount until I complete the redaction process as our fee is based on "hours spent redacting" at $32.63 an hour.
Please respond with your agreement to pay before I begin.
Once payment is received, I will mail you a flash drive containing the case file. I will need your mailing address as well.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Yes, I agree to pay the fee.
my mailing address:
Deb Miller Landau
1317 SE 51st Ave.
Portland, OR
97215
ph: 503-505-1286
Thank you!
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
This is a huge case file. Two boxes and 14 volumes. I expect the fee may be as high as $2500.00. Do you still want to proceed?
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Thank you for the information. Is it possible to get a portion of the case file? If I knew what the volumes are titled, I may be able to request a single volume vs. the whole case file. Alternatively, is it possible for me to physically come to Decatur and look through the file?
Thank you for your help.
Deb
Deb Miller Landau
deb@debword.com
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
The volumes aren't titled and yes, you can make an appointment to visit me at Headquarters. You can't write anything down or take pictures but you can mark the items that you would like copied and I can copy those and let you pick up at a later date.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
I am out of the office Monday and Tuesday next week but I'll check my email over the weekend. Let me know if you want to come in next week so I can plan ahead.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hi Robin,
I just left Atlanta and won't be back until January. I'd love to schedule time to come in and look at the files then (I'll know more specific dates hopefully next week). I also have a request in for the case file on Phillip Anthony Harwood. I'm assuming it's the same situation (giant case file). I'll let you know as soon as I have dates settled.
Thank you!
Deb
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 1, 2022. 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: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Our last email below from December 11th : I just left Atlanta and won't be back until January. I'd love to schedule time to come in and look at the files then (I'll know more specific dates hopefully next week). I also have a request in for the case file on Phillip Anthony Harwood. I'm assuming it's the same situation (giant case file). I'll let you know as soon as I have dates settled
Robin S Gay
Open Records
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hello Robin,
I hope you had a nice holiday. I will be in Atlanta the week of January 16th and am hoping to come look through the Sullivan and Harwood case files on Thursday (and Friday if needed) of that week. Would it work for you for me to come on January 19th (and possibly 20th?). Please let me know if that works!
Thanks!
Deb
503-505-1286
deb@debword.com
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
The 19th and 20th both work for me. I'll add to our calendar.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hi Robin,
I am hoping i can change my visit days slightly. Is it possible for me to come Weds & Thurs next week (1/18 & 1/19), instead of Thurs & Fri? That will give me more time as I know there's so much to look through. Will that work ?
Also, can you please let me know if it's possible for me to bring in my phone and laptop and/or document scanner? Or is taking notes of any kind prohibited? If I earmark documents to copy, how long will it take to get the documents? Just trying to make sure I'm prepared to use my time wisely!
Thanks, Deb
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
I have appointments scheduled for both Wednesday and Thursday next week.
We do not allow you to copy anything from the case file, as the case file has not been redacted yet. You can earmark pages that you want copied. I may be able to copy them the same day for you depending on the volume. Depending on the volume selected I may need to copy at a later time and email to you once they've been redacted.
The week of January 30th is open for me if you'd like to try that week.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hi Robin,
I live in Oregon and will be in Atlanta all of next week, leaving the evening of the 20th. I could either pick up copies on Friday -- or get a colleague to pick them up if they're ready after I leave town (I will likely earmark a lot of pages for copying).
I will see you Wednesday (and Thursday!).
Thanks, Deb
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
I think you sent this email before reading my reply to a previous email. I'm not available Wednesday next week. The only days I'm available is Tuesday 01-17 or Thursday 01-19.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
I'm sorry -- I misunderstood. We'll go with original date then of 1/19. Please let me know if you get a cancellation on 1/18 (I am going to Federal Archive on Tuesday 1/17).
Thanks, Deb
From: Deb Miller Landau
Actually... I think I will need more than one day, so I'm going to see if I can reschedule my NARA visit for Wednesday, so I could come to you on Tuesday and Thursday. Does that still work?
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Tuesday and Thursday work for me.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Great! Thank you! See you Tuesday (and Thursday!).
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hi Robin,
I will see you on Tuesday morning. What time do you open in the morning?
Thanks, Deb
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hi Robin,
I am running behind in my day. Is it OK if I come grab the thumb drive a little later this afternoon? Say around 2pm?
Thanks, Deb
503-505-1286
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
Do you have any questions for me? I was going to leave early to take a dog to the vet but I've got the flash drive, invoice and redactions prepared. I can leave at the Security Desk up front unless you need to see me or see the file again or ask any questions
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hope the pup is OK! No, don't need anything more from you except to say a huge THANK YOU for all your help. I really appreciate it. I'll pick up from security.
thank you!
Deb
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Thanks. I may not leave. She had knee replacement surgery the week of Thanksgiving. Took her back for 8 week follow-up and xrays and found out that now she's shattered her hip socket. Geez.
I looked at your website last night. Great job. How old are your twins?
Robin S Gay
Open Records
From: Deb Miller Landau
Yikes re your puppy. Poor thing. and poor you with the vet bills! 🥴
My boys just turned 16 the day after Christmas. They're starting to learn how to drive and it's terrifying!
See you soon!
From: Deb Miller Landau
Hi Robin,
One more thing... One thing I never found in the files are the three composite drawings investigators had of the suspects. Is there anywhere else they'd be?? Also, I've tried emailing SA Brian Johnston again -- still no response. :-(
Thanks again for all your help!
Deb
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
If you didn’t see them when you looked thru the case file then they are probably lost. I kept the case for a few days just in case you had questions but I’ve already sent the file back to Archives now.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
From: Deb Miller Landau
Great. Thanks for your help!
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 1, 2022. 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: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb, You replied to me on February 6th….. copied below.
On Feb. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Georgia Open Records Act Request: James Sullivan (Georgia Bureau of Investigation)
Great. Thanks for your help!
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On Feb. 2, 2023:
Subject: RE: Georgia Open Records Act Request: James Sullivan (Georgia Bureau of Investigation)
Deb,
If you didn’t see them when you looked thru the case file then they are probably lost. I kept the case for a few days just in case you had questions but I’ve already sent the file back to Archives now.
From: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Deb,
I haven’t received payment for this case file. I’m sure this was an oversight. Please send to my attention as soon as possible.
Robin S Gay
GBI Open Records
3121 Panthersville Rd
Decatur GA 30034
Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov<mailto:Openrecords2@gbi.ga.gov>
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