MURDER: On March 18, 1948, Margaret Charringsworth's husband of three years was found dead in the bathtub of their Mexico City luxury hotel suite. The alleged murder weapon was an electric razor placed in the bathtub with the 48 year old, 250 pound heir to a multi-million dollar estate.

INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN PROPERTY MAJOR THEFT: On March 28, 1948, a masterpiece was stolen. The unknown subjects gained entrance into the museum by advising on-duty security personnel that they were responding to a call of a disturbance within the compound. Security, contrary to museum regulations, allowed the unknown subjects into the facility. Upon gaining entry, the two unknown subjects abducted the on duty security personnel, securing both guards with duct tape and handcuffs in separate remote areas of the museum's basement. The unknown subjects brandished no weapons, nor were any weapons seen during this heist. Other than a "panic" button located behind the guards' watch desk area, the museum alarm system was internal only. Since the panic button was not activated, no actual police notification was made during the robbery.

FORGERY: On April 18, 1948, a replica of the stolen masterpiece was discovered at an auction in Mexico City.

 

EVIDENCE: Described as follows on 3/28/48

The CIGARETTE
The CHAIR
GLASSES: Westlake has been seen earing square-shaped, gold framed glasses
The LIGHTER

The RED HANDKERCHEIF
The SUITCASE

REWARD: A FIVE MILLION DOLLAR Reward is offered for the safe recovery of all stolen items in good condition.

All logical leads have been followed through to conclusion with no positive investigative results. Numerous interviews have been conducted, many accompanied by polygraph examination, with no substantial positive information developed. All forensic evidence recovered by the Boston Police Department and the F.B.I. from the crime scene has been submitted to the F.B.I. Laboratory Division for analysis and storage. Appropriate computer entries and notifications regarding the theft and description of the unknown subjects have been made.

Persons with information regarding the theft should contact the F.B.I. hotline at (212) 592-1930, or email. Callers will be assured confidentiality by use of a code name.