The disappearance of a friend

I got this e-mail this morning:

Mr. Frank, I just found out yesterday night that one of my best friends has been missing since Thursday afternoon. He had just moved 2 weeks ago to Los Angeles, California with his girlfriend, they didn’t know anyone at all who live there. On Thursday he told his girlfriend he was gona take a walk to the mall and never came back. He did not take a car and had little to no money with him, they are broke. His best friend from another town has no clue either. His g/f never filed a missing persons report and turned off his cell because someone was using it...which I thought was a dumb move. I live an hour away from LA can I still file a missing persons report? Would I have to drive up there? And I don’t know where the police station is or anything....any advice? I am getting extremely worried, he would have called me for sure, and we have been best friends for 4 years now.

My Reply:

Missing persons is what I do for living, so I have a little bit of experience on this. Based on some of the particulars you stated, i.e. Walking to the mall, never came back, left his car, someone was using his cell phone, didn't cancel prior arrangements etc. etc., this is a serious case that would be taken seriously by the police. The general rule is that the jurisdiction lies with the last place he/she was known to be so it would prudent to call the LAPD. You never mentioned how old your friend and why you making the report? And you stated” I just found out yesterday night that one of my best friends has been missing”
Found out from who?? And where is the family of this person in this picture? did anyone's contact the family? just a comment they are in LA and they are broke .....wow best place to start a new life!

My experience also gives me a red flag on the girlfriend not calling this in herself, yet took the time to cancel the phone... which I agree, is a bad move. It could be nothing, it could be something.

I would ask about any drug history. It’s not uncommon for a drug user to disappear, trade personal items for drugs etc. etc. I would also ask about any suicidal tendencies. Check recent computer history for clues.

In any event, a report needs to be made through the LAPD Missing Persons Bureau so he gets put into NCIC in the event he has police contact, it would come up.

Frank Crescentini
Private Investigator
California State License PI 18368
Missing Persons, Cold Cases Specialist

Why do people feel they have the right to riot and loot?

Well it’s the time for me to look into this catastrophic issue and for me to do so I must bring an example like why blacks fell that way? Because White liberals have been telling them for decades that America is a racist nation with all its institutions being racist and that Blacks are all victims of discrimination. When liberals say that America is a racist nation, they mean that most White people are racist so every non-White person should hate Whites. Now the liberal MSM is telling Blacks that police officers commonly single out Blacks for abuse and murder because they just like doing it. Very bad interpretation my friends, The Constitution guarantees the right to peacefully assemble (IE Protest) not to riot and loot. It's just flat out stupidity that these people are destroying their own city. There was a black police officer (Capt. Ron Johnson) who said the same thing in Ferguson, which the rioters were destroying people's businesses, businesses that many people invested their life savings into and now will be left homeless. You're over-generalizing with this question. But SOME black people feel they almost have a duty to riot, when it looks as if the majority society is allowing white police officers to gun them down without justification.

As Bob Dylan wrote once, "When you've got nothing, you've got nothing to lose." I'm not saying its right, but when it looks to some black people as if black lives don't matter, as if their kids, their friends and/or their brothers may be shot and killed for no compelling reason, they seem to think they have "nothing to lose." And the rioting occurs.

The same for black kids who, for one reason or another, whether it's through society's fault or the bad actions of their parents, grow up without believing they have any chance at a decent economic future. When people feel hopeless and helpless this way, riots and looting are likely to follow.

And it's not only black Americans who have done this, historically speaking. Go look up some of the social history of early Irish immigrants to the US, or go look up the social history of the white working class in London before the reform bill of 1867 gave them the vote, and you'll sometimes see the same thing including Italians that in all reality to get respect we must tank you a # 1 public enemy Alfonso Capone AKA Al Capone, but this is another story that we will talk next time. In conclusion I have only one comment if Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (a black female) and a city's mayor obviously a Democrat, was complicit in what happened. In a press conference she said that she ordered cops to allow "those who wished to destroy space to do that." WTF??

I love your comments over this

Thank you,
Frank C.   



Lanfranco Crescentini
Private Investigator
California PI License # PI. 18368

Crime Prevention - How to Secure Your Home during the Holiday

Unfortunately, at this time of the year, crime doesn’t take a holiday. During the next several weeks, many homes will be burglarized by unscrupulous thieves who think nothing of stealing plasma tv’s, laptop computers, MP-3’s, digital cameras, and even wrapped packages sitting under the Christmas tree. It’s hoped that the following advice will reduce your vulnerabilities to becoming crime victims and will make you look like Scrooge in the eyes of burglars everywhere.
Most homeowners have mistaken believes that nothing can be done to prevent burglaries. This might be true of a professional thieves, but few home burglaries are committed by professionals. It’s been my experience that many residential burglaries are committed by neighborhood teens and young adults who are familiar with your habits and routines. And, contrary to popular belief, most home burglaries are committed during daylight or early evening hours. 

Daniele Watts detained by Los Angeles police

Daniele Watts, an African-American actress (I personally have no clue who she was) has claimed she was "handcuffed and detained" by Los Angeles police officers because of her race. Another blow to the LAPD for a mistake of identity, I don’t give to the media a credibility in reference to the actual facts, there are many factors involved into this issue 1) how the original call got to the 911 dispatcher, 2) what information’s was given to the dispatcher, 3) and the logistics of the investigative work of the responding officers.
It is my understanding after I placed a call in LA this morning that this female individual refused to show to an LAPD sergeant her ID, apparently the area where this incident took place is a location well known for prostitution / narcotics activities and I am sorry not all LAPD officers are familiar with Mrs. Watts acting occupation , in addition been detained doesn’t mean you are arrested, but to give to the officer’s the opportunity to evaluate the issue in this case Mrs. Watts was screaming, crying, yelling and uncooperative with the officer’s showing her identity. So we have officers that they don’t know who she is and her relinquished her anger and frustration remembering her father came home frustrated or humiliated by the cops when he had done nothing wrong (she said) It doesn’t matter who you are if a police officer request to identified your self why arguing? Why use the race card and the same cliche “ I was "handcuffed and detained" by Los Angeles police officers because my race” if we’re looking over her statement she exactly said I refused to produce my photo ID when asked by police, and I was then handcuffed and held in a police car as the officers tried to figure out who she was. So???? What’s wrong with this? In addition for all your information asking someone for an ID is a temporary detention, so the Fourth Amendment covers it. This means it is the same in every state. 

Psychic investigators- whether they credible?

Frank, I'm writing a research paper to how psychic investigators are credible in what they say. My thesis is: Psychic Investigators are credible sources in solving crimes and offer knowledge to police when no other answers are sought. 
I'm having a tough time coming up with just a few more reasons as to why it is true. Please, if you know anything your input is greatly appreciated!

Lesley W. Ross

Dear Lesley,

I believe Psychic investigators can help allot, but it will be hard to hire a psychic for that matter, It is too much responsibility for a psychic, on the other hand, there are many psychics that will be ready to do it in order to help, I believe the investigation must be kind of secret, as it will look not serious for the police to depend on psychic, A lot of people will criticize the police claiming, they have no solution so they go to psychic. 

Psychics were not scientifically approved to be legit, this is why it is so hard to, lets say hire them to work as psychic investigator, it will cause a lot of troubles to the police in my opinion. I mean, a lot of people believe in psychics but many don't believe and even if they believe they will hide it. 

Tragedy Christine Collins

 Mr. Crescentini, I know you should know this case it was involving the LAPD. I just wanted to know if Christine Collins ever found her son Walter. I tried to find out on the Internet but I couldn't find out anything.

Rosemarie Wells, California

Rosemarie if I am not wrong you’re talking about a case back in the 1926 or 1928, however before my time, if my recollection of the facts are correct, you should check the LA Times archive, has images of the actual newspapers printed with stories from the case. According to your question and research that other people have done, Christine Collins never found her son and no one really knows when she herself died. Supposedly the last public record was from the LA Times in 1941 and it only speaks of her address about Captain J.J. Jones, they don't quote her though so for all I know she could have already been dead. No. If he somehow survived, he would be 80 years old today. 

She died not knowing his fate. She never stopped looking. 

The Wineville Chicken-coop Murders are associated. The killer who killed over three dozen children (mostly boys) was in prison and executed for four killings. He and his grandmother did this. She and the grandson did this. Tortured, raped and killed young boys. He taunted two mothers, including Walter Collin's mother and said that he would admit to her that he did it if she came to visit him. She did so the day before his execution but denied to see her and said he was innocent. Neither mother obtained closure. Gordon Northcott, died 10/02/1930 in San Quintin Sate Prison. Cause of death Hanging, Criminal Penalty Death.
The Winehouse Chicken Coop Murders location is still in tact, the location is still in existence and even the SAME chicken coops (used to hide the dead bodies) stand. It is eerie. And yes that was another cluster f….k of the Los Angeles Police Department and if I recall correct a Police Chief was forced to resign is position.

F.C.Investigations
Frank Crescentini
California State License PI 18368

With regard to the tragedy in Las Vegas, where two officers were killed

Dear friends this morning after I posted on my page the report over the coward ambush on the 2 LV officers Beck and Soldo.
I got this question from this “individual” no name was given:


Hei Frank, “Dose anyone really care when a Police Officer gets killed?” 

Asshole,
the first thing I'm going to do is answer your stupid question. The next thing I'm going to do is give people like you a piece of my mind. Oh, by the way, I'm a retired PD. 

Yes, people care allot when an officer gets killed in the line of duty. These men and women are out there daily, dealing with the dredge of society, people who cannot follow even the basic civil laws of this country. These cops rescue people, at extreme risk to their own lives, others who are in accidents and other emergencies. Do you remember the cops who died on 9/11? They charged into the Twin Towers to SAVE people. And lost their lives doing it! Cops do everything from prevent crime to traffic control. They keep some semblance of order in our society, and they get paid damned little for the jobs they do! Before you go condemning one, walk in ones shoes! 

We don't have to live like this!

Dear friends, I like to bring up the tragic situations append in California (Santa Barbara) location that I have many friends. And I am talking about 3 handguns, 400 bullets, 6 murdered, 13 wounded. Yes I like to give you my point on Elliot Rodger. Killer Rodger wrote a rambling “massacre manifesto” before his knife and gun rampage, describing his burning resentment against woman and hatred of the world. This individual emailed 140-page document entitled “My Twisted World” to his parents and his psychiatrist. Now I like to show to you the criticism that I have for The Sheriff Department
PATH OF CARNAGE
1) 9.27PM two women shot dead and third injured outside Alpha Phi sorority house.
2) 9.30PM Victim number three killed inside Isla Vista Deli Mart
3) 9.31PM Rodger drives on wrong side of the rood, firing at peoples
4) 9.33PM Deputies fire back at Rodger until he flees
5) 9.33PM He runs over and injures a cyclist
6) 9.33PM Four people shot by side of the road
7) 9.37PM Rodger found dead from bullet wound after crashing into a police car
8) NEXT DAY: Bodies of three people stabbed to death found at his apartment.