FBI * 11000 Wilshire Blvd. * Los Angeles, Ca 90024 * 310-996-3804,3343,4402 * Fax: 310-996-3345

June 22, 2007

PUBLIC'S HELP SOUGHT IN COLD CASE OF FUGITIVE WANTED FOR 1998 MURDER OF GERMAN TOURIST IN SANTA MONICA 20K REWARD OFFERED The FBI and the Santa Monica Police Department are seeking the public's help in locating a fugitive wanted for shooting a tourist who was visiting the United States from Germany almost ten years ago, announced J. Stephen Tidwell, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI in Los Angeles. Paul Edmond Carpenter is wanted in connection with murder of Horst Fietze, a tourist who had been visiting the United States from Germany with a group of friends in October 1998. According to Santa Monica police, Carpenter, his girlfriend, and two friends attempted to rob a group of German tourists Fietze had been traveling with in Santa Monica on October 12, 1998. During the robbery, Fietze was shot to death. Carpenter's girlfriend and two friends have been arrested and convicted for the crime; however, an outstanding warrant remains for Carpenter's arrest. On February 9, 1999, Carpenter was charged with murder and attempted robbery by the Municipal Court of Santa Monica Judicial District, County of Los Angeles. A federal arrest warrant was issued on February 12, 1999, by the United States District Court, Central District of California, after Carpenter was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. After the murder, investigators believe Carpenter traveled to San Diego and South Carolina, possibly by bus, but may currently be living abroad. Carpenter, who is described below, has used the following aliases: Lamar Johnson, Jason Anderson, John Anderson, John Talar, Jason Carpenter, Paul Carpenter, Paul Edward Carpenter, John Talar Anderson, Jason Edmund Carpenter, Paul Edmond Jason Carpenter, Paul Jason Edmond Carpenter Dates of Birth Used: April 14, 1977; April 14, 1978; July 13, 1977; June 14, 1977 Hair: Black (may wear dreadlocks) Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California Sex: Male Height: 5'9" Race: Black Weight:160 pounds NCIC: W136082515 Nationality: American Occupation: Unknown Scars and Marks: None known A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered by the FBI for information leading to the apprehension of Carpenter, whose photograph and description can now be found at http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/fugitives/vc/murders/carpenter_pe.htm. Anyone with information as to Carpenter's whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI's dedicated fugitive hotline at 1 888 CANT HIDE (1 888 226-8443) or the Santa Monica Police Department. Information will be afforded confidentiality. Contact: FBI: Laura Eimiller: 310 996-3343 Santa Monica Police Department: Alex Padilla (310) 458-8418