These files relate to cases where the convicts might benefit from a reenactment of their crime including David Berkowitz, ("Son of Sam"); Mark David Chapman (John Lennon's murderer); John Wojtowicz; Henry Hill; Jean Harris; Jack Henry Abbott; and Sydney Biddle Barrows ("Mayflower Madam"). Files include investigation reports, contracts, correspondence, news clippings, video or audio cassettes, manuscripts, magazines, escrow account documents, statements, victims' judgments, proposed and final determinations and orders, hearing transcripts, motions, briefs, affidavits, memorandums, and notices of petition.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Victim Services
Access Restrictions
Access to portions of files containing information on claimants and claims is restricted. Files will be reviewed to identify and remove non-disclosable information. Access to that information is governed by Executive Law, Sect. 633.
Compensation claim files for death and personal injury
Series Number
18752
Summary
The series consists of microfilm copies of claims submitted to the Crime Victims Compensation Board and an index of cases of personal injury and death. The board hears and determines victims award claims related to the distribution of monies received as a result of commission of a crime.
Creator
New York (State). Crime Victims Compensation Board
Access Restrictions
All files are restricted. Access to files is governed by Executive Law, Sect. 633.
Crime Victims Board Chairman's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
18357
Summary
This series consists of the Crime Victims Board (CVB) Chairman's correspondence with the Governor's Office, state legislators, the Attorney General's Office, state agencies, individuals, and private organizations. Series also contains individual files for cases that received significant public attention. Most cases involve the compensation of crime victims from monies derived by criminals from books or movies portraying their crimes. Files include court testimony; lawyer, claimants, and CVB correspondence; and news clippings. Also included are administrative records related to the board's operations.
Creator
New York (State). Crime Victims Board
Access Restrictions
Portions of files contain information on claimants and claims, which is restricted. Files will be reviewed to identify and remove non-disclosable information. Access to that information is governed by Executive Law, Sect. 633.