11/20/97 - 1246

Odd Coincident or Crime Of The Century

USA (VNN) - With only hours away from the first forensic lab test results, Vaishnavas worldwide are hoping for the best and bracing for the worst.

Is this investigation leading to the discovery of the most odd coincidence of noise patterns and innuendo from Vrindavan room conversations in 1977 or is it going to uncover the most unspeakable crime of the century? Investigators are waiting to possibly go into full swing depending on the results of the tape analysis.

Focus of the investigation must turn to Satsvarupa Swami and his testimony regarding the receipt of the tapes in India. VNN has learned that he does not remember who gave him the tapes in India in 1977 to take to the US. It would be interesting to know if he had a servant with him at the time, like many sannyasis did and do while traveling. Satsvarupa Swami is the only hot trail that can eventually lead investigators to the person who handled and/or edited the tapes in India. That person could possibly lead investigators to the person that gave him the orders to do the editing or could be implicated himself. This trail is the only realistic pursuit of conclusive evidence into these allegations.

More questions must be asked of the Bhaktivedanta Archives. Why have the tapes only been partially transcribed for the BBT Folio? Who was making those selections and who was responsible for these decisions? Who made edits on these tapes and why?

There are many devotees waiting to hear answers to these questions.

Also visit VADA site for: Sadhu Sanga Transcript - 11-16-97 and Dharma Mela Forum regarding this issue.