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Report No: GT/RT-160825-012240530

Location: Zion Correctional Facility, Cecil County, Maryland

Agents:

• Cortez (Michael Moreno)
• Drummond (Alistair Russel Whitehead)
• McCarter (Connor Murphy)
• Monroe (Frank Mason)

Summary:

Working Group MASTICATE continues their investigation into the mass grave discovered at the former site of Cornucopia House children’s residential facility. The agents review disturbing security camera footage related to the recent murder of Kerry Houghton, a former caseworker responsible for monitoring Cornucopia House. They liaise with local law enforcement to gather additional evidence and plan their next steps.

Operation Report:

• Agents Cortez, Drummond, McCarter, and Monroe meet with Detective Sergeant Almudena Velazquez (Maryland State Police) and Deputy Michael Costa (Cecil County Sheriff’s Department) to review evidence.
• Velazquez provides security camera footage from Houghton’s apartment complex the night of her murder. The footage shows:
  • Three assailants, including Elle Gable, coordinate their arrival on foot.
  • Two male suspects wait by Houghton’s door while Gable faces the unit across the hall.
  • At midnight, Houghton exits with garbage and is immediately attacked and beaten unconscious by the men.
  • Gable enters Houghton’s apartment briefly, exiting with a keychain.
  • The men drag Houghton to a red 1997 Toyota Corolla. Gable opens the trunk with a key and they put Houghton inside.
  • The suspects flee in the Corolla within 60 seconds of the attack. Houghton’s door slowly closes after they leave.
  • A neighbor later disposes of Houghton’s garbage, making it appear she left trash outside.
• Fingerprints matching Elle Gable were found at the scene. Better prints from inside the apartment could identify the other suspects.
• Cortez verifies the footage is authentic using FBI tools. He believes clear facial images can be pulled for recognition software.
• McCarter recalls seeing the name “Elle” on an animal cage at Cornucopia House in 2001, connecting Gable to the facility.
• Velazquez reveals limited details of the original 2001 Cornucopia House investigation, expressing shock at the extent of remains currently being found.
• In 2007, the FBI inquired about a kidnapped child adopted from Cornucopia House after the agents’ 2001 operation.
• As the meeting ends, a rabid bat attacks the group. Animal control is called to handle it as potential evidence.
• The agents plan to provide vehicle information to the sheriff to track the assailants’ movements and investigate Houghton’s apartment.

Analysis and Recommendations:

• The brazen and coordinated nature of the attack on Kerry Houghton, conducted in full view of security cameras, suggests the assailants were confident they would evade capture. This may indicate high-level protection or support from an unknown entity. Investigate potential connections to corrupt law enforcement or government officials.
• Elle Gable’s apparent connection to Cornucopia House, both in the past and in the recent murder, raises questions about the true nature and scope of the facility’s operations. The surfacing of her name after 15 years implies a persistent and far-reaching conspiracy. Prioritize uncovering Gable’s background and any links to other Cornucopia House residents or staff.
• The 2007 FBI inquiry into a kidnapped child adopted from Cornucopia House points to ongoing criminal activity extending beyond the 2001 raid. This warrants a thorough review of adoption records and tracking of children who passed through the facility. Crosscheck any missing children reports against Cornucopia House residents.
• The sudden appearance of a rabid bat during the meeting with law enforcement is highly suspicious and may constitute a deliberate attack or warning. Conduct a full analysis of the animal once captured, searching for signs of unnatural tampering or enhancement. Increase security measures for all agents and maintain heightened vigilance against further unconventional threats.
• Agent Drummond’s reluctance to disclose full operational details to Detective Velazquez, while understandable, risks damaging a potentially valuable local partnership. Consider a limited information exchange to foster trust and cooperation, while still maintaining operational security. Monitor Velazquez closely for any signs of compromise or hidden allegiances.
• The resurfacing of the Cornucopia House case is taking a severe psychological toll on the agents, some of whom bear deep scars from the original 2001 operation. Provide enhanced mental health support and consider temporary leave or reduced duties for the most affected individuals. The assignment of additional personnel to Working Group MASTICATE may alleviate the burden and introduce fresh perspectives.

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