PIEHL: Smiley Face: Petition Update

From Investigative Reporter, Kristi Piehl
The deadline is passed, but the petitions are still coming in. That's the word from Chris Jenkins' father, Steve.

I've blogged before that Bill Szostak, the father of a drowning victim, is trying to pressure the FBI to launch a formal investigation into the drownings of 40 men over the last decade. The calls by three Congressmen have not helped so Szostak believes the best way is the power of the public.

All summer, Szostak and Jenkins have gathered signatures for a petition that will be delivered to the FBI in October. Even though the deadline for the petition drive was Sept. 15, they are still accepting and soliciting petitions. Right now, they have more than 9000 signed petitions. Their goal is 10,000.

At the Chris Jenkin's 5K run and fundraiser in October, Chris' friends and family will be gathering more petition signatures.

As for the "Smiley Face Killer" investigation, there is still an active one by Bill Szostak with the assistance of Kevin Gannon and Anthony Duarte in Albany, NY. I'll keep you posted.....