</s>104-10177-10206 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 PUSE SHIRT (COPTILIIII) OR ASSASSIATION RECORDSAGIS MATT 21.10.1903 MERCOLA, JORDAN R. FILL TITLE/APPLE/VOLFIE: MERCOLa, JRSZH. R. 201-25-7801 INCLUSIVE DATES: 1959-1977 207-25704 CUSTOMIAL UNIT/LOCATION: LSW/ISR ROOM: DELEITIONS, IF ANY: YHURS ARENICY DOCUELTS DATE DATE REVIEWED BY STHATURE OF RECHIVED RETURNED (PRINT NAHE) REVIEWING OFFICIAL: 6/6 FORCKET CIR RISTUNGEL AENER HINGER HAGER NO INCUMENTS MAY BE COPIED OR REPROVED FROM THIS FILE. IN CHOROLOGICAL USE WATERIAL REPORT IN SPOCAL 201-20-27/54 IN CHORDOLOGICAL U.S.A.

Summary  
The documents detail U.S. intelligence and legal activities involving Joseph R. Merola, a U.S. citizen linked to San Salvador and Miami, with connections to CIA operations in El Salvador. Merola served as a source for the CIA, providing information on embassy personnel and alleged compromising situations involving individuals such as Nancy Shalott, Delta Obesa, and Gloria. Legal proceedings in California (1975–1977) included subpoenas for Matt McVane, a DCD officer in Miami, to testify in cases related to Merola’s alleged illicit activities. The documents reference CIA Case 610104, which involves plans for a helicopter plant in San Salvador and potential arms trafficking or narcotics operations. FBI-related cases mention Clifford Connell, arrested for illegal dynamite possession, and his alleged ties to CIA activities. Metro Intelligence personnel, including Van Buskirk, were involved in verifying connections between suspects and U.S. agencies.  

Key People  
- **Joseph R. Merola**: U.S. citizen linked to San Salvador and Miami; provided information on CIA operatives and embassy staff.  
- **Matt McVane**: DCD officer in Miami subpoenaed for testimony in a 1975 case involving Merola.  
- **Nancy Shalott** and **Delta Obesa**: Identified as U.S. citizens assigned to the San Salvador Embassy, allegedly involved in compromising situations with embassy staff.  
- **Gloria**: Third individual identified by Merola as involved in compromising scenarios at the embassy.  
- **Clifford Connell**: Arrested for illegal dynamite possession; alleged ties to CIA activities.  
- **Van Buskirk**: Metro Intelligence officer involved in verifying suspect connections to U.S. agencies.  
- **Kathy Kaurer**: CIA operative referenced in discussions about Merola’s case.  

Key Locations  
- **San Salvador, El Salvador**: Central to Merola’s alleged CIA connections and embassy-related activities.  
- **Miami, Florida**: Where Matt McVane was stationed and where Merola met with him.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for agencies like the CIA and DEA referenced in the documents.  

Key Events  
- **1974 Subpoena**: Issued for Matt McVane to testify in a case involving Merola’s alleged illicit activities.  
- **CIA Case 610104 (1974)**: References Merola’s ties to CIA operations in San Salvador, including plans for a helicopter plant and potential arms trafficking/narcotics operations.  
- **FBI Case Involving Clifford Connell**: Arrested for illegal dynamite possession; alleged connections to CIA activities.  
- **Verification of Suspect Connections**: Metro Intelligence personnel assessed links between individuals and U.S. government agencies.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Central to Merola’s case, with references to operations in San Salvador and involvement in illicit activities.  
- **Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)**: Involved in tracking Merola’s activities and narcotics-related operations.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in cases involving Clifford Connell and alleged CIA ties.  
- **Metro Intelligence**: U.S. government agency involved in verifying suspect connections to intelligence agencies.  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Referenced via cables discussing diplomatic matters in El Salvador.

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