FEDERAL BANKING INVESTIGATION UNIT

FINANCIAL TRANSACTION PATTERN ANALYSIS

Analysis Period: 1992-2010 | Report Generated:
⚠️ CONFIDENTIAL BANKING RECORDS ⚠️
FEDERAL COURT ORDER REQUIRED ACCESS
CONTAINS SENSITIVE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORT - PATTERN ANALYSIS

Primary Investigation Target: Shell Company Financial Networks

Analysis Period: January 1992 - August 2010

Coordinating Agencies: FBI Financial Crimes, IRS Criminal Investigation, Treasury FinCEN

Case Reference: Multi-jurisdiction financial investigation #2010-047-FB

PRIMARY ACCOUNT ANALYSIS - "INLAND EMPIRE PROPERTIES LLC"

Account Number: - First National Bank of San Bernardino

Account Period: March 1992 - November 1996

Total Transactions: 147 deposits, 89 withdrawals

SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTION PATTERN:
  • 03/15/1992: Initial deposit $85,000 - Cash transaction
  • 08/24/1993: Property purchase $47,500 - Day after first historical murder
  • 02/11/1994: Property purchase $52,000 - Day after second historical murder
  • 11/01/1995: Property purchase $39,200 - Day after fourth historical murder
  • 11/30/1995: Account closure - All remaining funds withdrawn as cash $12,847

Financial Analyst Note: Transaction timing correlation with crime dates demonstrates financial preparation for extended criminal activity. Property acquisitions suggest establishment of operational infrastructure.

SECONDARY ACCOUNT - "MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTY SERVICES"

Account Number: - Desert Community Bank

Account Period: February 2008 - July 2010

Account Activity: Dormant 1996-2008, reactivated February 2008

2008-2010 REACTIVATION PATTERN:
  • 02/14/2008: Cash deposit $25,000 - Account reactivation
  • 04/17/2008: Equipment purchases - $3,400 "Photography & Electronics"
  • 09/23/2009: Service payments - $850/month recurring charges
  • 06/15/2010: Final large withdrawal $8,200 - One month before Sheridan incident
  • 07/13/2010: Attempted ATM access DENIED - Account frozen by federal order

MERCHANT TRANSACTION ANALYSIS:

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES:

Vendor: Highland Camera & Electronics

Purchase Pattern: Regular transactions 2008-2010

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TIMELINE:
  • 04/17/2008: Polaroid SX-70 camera + film stock - $340
  • 07/22/2008: Professional lighting equipment - $720
  • 11/13/2009: Additional Polaroid cameras (3 units) - $890
  • 03/08/2010: Film processing chemicals - $156
  • 06/28/2010: IBM Selectric typewriter ribbons - $47

INVESTIGATIVE SIGNIFICANCE: Equipment purchases directly correlate with evidence found at crime scenes. IBM typewriter ribbon purchase suggests preparation for communication similar to 1995 anonymous letters.

OCCULT & RELIGIOUS SUPPLY PURCHASES:

Vendor Analysis: Multiple specialty retailers across Southern California

Purchase Frequency: Monthly transactions, increasing toward July 2010

RITUAL SUPPLY SPENDING PATTERN:
  • Candle suppliers: $2,400 total (2009-2010)
  • Specialty wax/materials: $890 from occult supply shops
  • Carving tools: $340 from metalworking suppliers
  • Books/research materials: $567 from rare book dealers

CASH FLOW ANALYSIS - INCOME SOURCES:

UNEXPLAINED INCOME INVESTIGATION:

Problem: No legitimate employment records or business income identified

Cash Deposits: Regular deposits of $2,000-5,000 every 2-3 weeks

Deposit Locations: Various ATMs across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

THEORIES UNDER INVESTIGATION:
  • Inheritance/Trust Fund: No documented legal sources located
  • Underground Economy: Possible drug or illegal services income
  • Criminal Activity: Potential blackmail or extortion income
  • Insurance Fraud: Multiple false claims under investigation

IRS Criminal Investigation Status: Active parallel investigation for tax evasion and money laundering.

VICTIM FAMILY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:

Sheridan Family Banking:

Suspicious Activity: Evidence of financial manipulation/coercion

FINANCIAL COERCION INDICATORS:
  • 05/15/2010: Unusual large cash withdrawal $8,500
  • 06/22/2010: Home security system purchase $2,400
  • 07/08/2010: Attempted wire transfer BLOCKED - Unusual destination
  • 07/10/2010: Final ATM access - Account drained to $23.47

Financial Crimes Analysis: Pattern suggests family was under financial duress immediately preceding disappearance. Large cash withdrawal may indicate ransom or extortion payment.

FEDERAL INVESTIGATION COORDINATION:

MULTI-AGENCY FINANCIAL TASK FORCE:

FBI Financial Crimes Division: Primary investigation agency

IRS Criminal Investigation: Tax evasion and money laundering

Treasury FinCEN: Suspicious Activity Report analysis

DEA Financial Intelligence: Drug trafficking income assessment

ASSET FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS:

Total Asset Value: $1.2 million preliminary estimate

CHAIN OF CUSTODY - FINANCIAL RECORDS:

2010-07-15 - Federal court order obtained for banking records

2010-07-16 - Primary bank accounts identified and frozen

2010-07-18 - Complete transaction history analysis initiated

2010-07-22 - Merchant transaction correlation completed

2010-07-25 - IRS parallel investigation coordination established

2010-08-02 - Asset forfeiture proceedings filed

⚠️ This analysis contains active federal financial investigation data ⚠️

Unauthorized disclosure may compromise asset recovery proceedings

Lead Financial Analyst: ██████ | IRS CID Liaison: ██████