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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that on this 24th day June, 2002, the original of this APPLICATION FOR ORDER
TO SHOW CAUSE was filed with the Boulder
District Court, and that a true and accurate copy of this APPLICATION FOR ORDER
TO SHOW CAUSE was served on the other party by placing it in the United States
mail. postage pre-paid and addressed as follows:
The City of Boulder
Office of The City Attorney
Joseph N. de Raismes. JR
P0. Box 791
Boulder CO 80306
Mark R. Beckner
Chief of Police
City of Boulder
Department of Police
1805 33t Street
Boulder, CO 80301
Fleet Russell White, Jr. Plaintiff
EXHIBIT 1
Attached to Application for Order to Show Cause
Fleet Russell White and Priscilla Brown White
(address redacted)
March 20, 2002
Via Certified Mail
Mary Keenan
District Attorney
Twentieth Judicial District
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
Mark R. Beckner
Chief of Police
City of Boulder
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Subject: Request for Criminal Justice Records
Dear Ms Keenan and Chief Beckner,
Pursuant to Colorado statutes, we hereby request that all criminal justice records relating
to the investigation of the allegations of Nancy Jo Krebs be made available to us for inspection
and copying. Both of your agencies were involved in this investigation that commenced no later
than February, 2000 and ended on or around May 15, 2000 when City of Boulder news release
stated:
“Boulder Police and prosecutors have concluded an investigation that began in February when a
37-year-old California woman reported her belief that JonBenet Ramsey was murdered as part
of a child sex ring. The investigation found no additional evidence to support this theory.”
We would appreciate a timely response to this request.
Sincerely,
Fleet Russell White, Jr Priscilla Brown White
Exhibit 2
Attached for Order to Show Cause
News Release City of Boulder
May 15, 2000
Boulder Police end investigation into California woman’s report
Boulder Police and prosecutors have concluded an investigation that began in February when a
37 yea rold California woman reported her belief that JonBenet Ramsey was murdered as part
of a child sex ring. The investigation found no additional evidence to support this theory.
In February, The woman contacted the Boulder Daily Camera with allegations of a child sex
abuse conspiracy involving her own family members, the Ramsey family and close friends of
the Ramseys. The woman also claimed that some of her own family members were at a party
attended by JonBenet Ramsey and her parents on December 25, 1996, just prior to JonBenet’s
death. The woman believed JonBenet was likely killed at the party by adults who sexually and
physically abused her.
Boulder Police spent about 11 weeks investigating the allegations which included conducting 22
interviews, reviewing medical and psychological records, reviewing photographs and
recordings, consulting with a forensic psychiatrist, and comparing the allegations against
physical evidence and current knowledge of the case. As a result, Boulder Police and
prosecutors working on the case have concluded that other than the woman’s statements,
there is no evidence to support this theory of JonBenet’s murder.
“The Boulder Police have spent a significant amount of tine investigating the claims made by
this woman and her attorney.” Prosecutor Mike Kane said. ‘There is simply no credible
evidence to link anything she alleges to the death of JonBenet. The expenditure of additional
police and prosecutorial resources is unwarranted.
Boulder Police have made no judgments or conclusions about abuse the woman may have
suffered in prior years in California. It is well established that she was a victim of sexual abuse
in 1979-80, for which a suspect was arrested and convicted. However. current investigation did
not find any connection between the abuse she suffered and the death of JonBenet Ramsey.
Boulder Police have forwarded information to the FBI in reference to some of the woman’s
allegations regarding the operation of a child ring. Police also advised her to contact California
authorities with any information she has regarding crimes that may have occurred in California.
This is the second time Boulder Police have investigated the possibility of JonBenet’s death
being connected to a “sex ring” or pornographic operation involving numerous people. On each
occasion, no credible evidence was found to support such speculation.
“We needed to take the time to complete a thorough investigation. Police Chief Mark Beckner
said. Unfortunately, allegations have led to speculation that Fleet and Priscilla White, former
close friends of the Ramseys and hosts of the 1996 Christmas party, were somehow involved
in the sexual abuse and death of JonBenet. We have no evidence whatsoever to support this
and have never had evidence to support such an allegation. Nor do we have any evidence that
John and Patsy Ramsey were part of or participated in a child sex ring operation.”
Because she is a sexual assault victim, Boulder Police are not releasing the name of the
California woman.
Exhibit 3 is a copy of the front page article in The Boulder Daily Camera from Friday,
February 25, 2000 titled “DA pursues new Ramsey lead, and subtitled “Hunter asks police
to investigate woman’s story of sex abuse.” by Barrie Hartman
_______________EXHIBIT 4 _______________
Attached to Application for Order to Show Cause.
OF
BOULDER
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
April 2. 2002
Fleet White. Jr
Priscilla White
(address redacted)
Dear Mr. and Mrs White:
I was out of state last week when your certified letter was delivered to my office. I returned to
the office today and found your two “Request for Criminal Justice Records” which were
contained in the certified letter. You have requested that “criminal justice records” on two
matters be made available to you for your inspection and copying”: (1) The Boulder Police
Department investigation (case P00-11362) conducted in 2000 allegations of criminal libel
against you; and, (2) The Boulder Police Department investigation conducted in 2000 into the
“allegations of Nancy Jo Krebs.”
As to your request to inspect and copy Boulder Police Department records relating to case
number P00-2362, concerning your allegations of criminal libel against you: I believe that you
were previously provided with a copy this material. However, you may contact Jojo Field,
Manager ol the Boulder Police Department Records Division (phone number redacted) to make
an appointment to inspect the records you are requesting. She can also provide you with an
estimate of the costs for copying any or all of the materials.
As to your request to inspect and copy Boulder Police Department records relating to the
investigation into the allegations of Nancy Jo Krebs:”I must deny your request to copy and
inspect these materials. As you know, the JonBenet Ramsey homicide is still under
investigation. Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-72-305 (5), these materials are investigative files and are
therefore not subject to disclosure under the criminal justice records statutes.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Beckner
Chief of Police
EXHIBIT 5
Attached to Application (or Order to Show Cause)
Fleet Russell White, Jr. and Priscilla Brown White
(address redacted)
Via Certified Mail
April 25, 2002
Mark R. Beckner
Chief of Police
City of Boulder
Department of Police
1805 33rd Street
Boulder, C0 80301
Subject: Your letter dated April 2, 2002 re: request for criminal justice records
Dear Chief Beckner:
Thank your for your letter dated April 2,2002 responding to our letters dated March 20, 2002 in
which we requested access to criminal justice records.
We appreciate your giving us JoJo Field’s name and phone number regarding our request to
inspect and copy all Boulder Police Department criminal justice records relative to case number
P00-11362 concerning our complaints of criminal libel. Those complaints were in response to
the publication and dissemination of the allegations, claims, and beliefs of Nancy Jo Krebs. We
will be contacting Ms Field in the near future to make an appointment to inspect those records.
In your letter you claim that Boulder Police Department criminal justice records relative to he
investigation of Krebs’ allegations are not subject to disclosure under CRS 24-72 305 (5) since,
the JonBenet Ramsey homicide is still under investigation.” On that basis, you have denied our
request to inspect and copy the Krebs criminal justice records. Perhaps there is a
misunderstanding. According to an official City of Boulder News Release dated May 15, 2000,
an eleven-week Boulder police and prosecutor investigation found no credible evidence to link
anything she (Krebs) alleges to the death of JonBenet.” Moreover, that same news release
stated that “Boulder Police and prosecutors “had “concluded” their investigation of Krebs claims
and allegations. Therefore, the criminal justice records we wish to inspect and copy are relative
to an investigation of allegations, claims and beliefs that had nothing to do with the Ramsey
homicide and which ended in May 2000, almost two years ago. We have enclosed a copy of the
May 15, 2000 City of Boulder News Release.
Pursuant to Colorado open records statutes, we once again request access to all criminal
justice records relative to the investigation of the allegations, claims and beliefs of Nancy
Mark R. Beckner
April 25, 2002
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Jo Krebs. In the event you remain unwilling to provide such access on the basis of CRS
24-72-305 (5), please provide us with a written statement describing the nature of the public
interest to be protected by your denial as required by CRS 24-72-305 (6).
Sincerely.
Fleet Russell White, Jr. Priscilla Brown White
enclosure