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MEMORANDUM FROM MR. CRONIN TO MR, KELLEHER RE: ATKID Black/white Huskies Malamutes Keeshonds Elkhounds Black/silver German Shepherds A letter from — to the Atlanta Office is attached to this memorandum, It epiains Sinai reasoning for his conclusion. It should be noted that the Shepherd mentioned above is not the common German Shepherd but a rare breed that is not normally encountered. has also advised the Atlanta Office that there are er dogs having hairs similar to those recovered from the victims but these other dogs do not shed hair to any great extent. The large number of hairs recovered in this case indicates to a = * the animal involved sheds readily. sa EB c= find no errorg j bove reasoning and feels that a veterinarian such as is more experienced in matters of this type than forensic microscopists. It should be noted, however, that actual microscopical comparisons of the question dog hairs and known samples of the many long- haired dogs that exist have not been conducted. In discussions with on both April 28, 1981, and April 29, ’ revious offer of FBI Laboratory assistance that_SA the GBI Laboratory this €r waS made with the understanding the GBI Laboratory would coordinate the work of the FBI examiners. 8A WEBER speci tically mentioned that the FBI Laboratory cou ecome involved with the éxamination of items of clothing and other objects from the houses of victims, looking for fibers like those previously recovered from the victims’ bodies. SA also suggested that the FBI Laboratory make a major xt to determine the manufacturers and sources of the various fibers of significance in this case. In these areas the FBI would not be dealing with the major items of evidence such as the victim's clothing. The chances of obtaining significant findings would be low and these types of examinations would be time consuming, but these areas should be completely covered in a case of this significance. ~6- Ly i]