Week of 2004-10-17 - Week 5
[Brutus Ray gets involved]
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 9:35 PM
To: 'Regency Williams'
Subject: The Late Mr Allan Bodine
Dear Barrister John Williams,
My son, Snoop Dogg, has been speaking to you about a large inheritance that the Bodine family might be eligible to receive. However, as I understand it, this prospect has been foolishly put in jeopardy by some of his requirements. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Brutus Ray Bodine, a wealthy businesswoman and pre-op transsexual who is very interested in your proposition.
I am sorry that you had to discuss this matter with my failure of a son, Snoop Dogg, and I do hope that it is not too late to proceed with this transaction and that my son hasn't screwed things up too badly, as he tends to do. I understand that there is a large sum of money involved (6.5 million USD) and I am certainly excited at the opportunity that we will have to improve our lives.
Please respond and let me know what I need to do so that we can proceed from here.
Truly yours,
Brutus Ray
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 6:53 AM
To: Brutus Ray Bodine
Subject: RE: Spongebubba International Wire Transfer serviceDear Friend Brutus,
Thanks for your mail.I truely understand your explanations and I am indeed happy to hear from you.Actually I have been in contact with your son Mr Reggie Bodine (Snoop Dogg) about the claim of an inheritance belonging to my late client Mr Allan Bodine who passed away on a motor accident here in Nigeria.
I will advise you to give me your private or cell phone number to enable me contact you and discuss with you on how to proceed.I thank God to understand from you that you are a wealthy businessman because I have been considering investing my own share of the inheritance in a profitable business in America which I am now hoping to rely on your good advise.
As soon as I hear from you,I will proceed immediately to secure the documents required by the Global Bank to enable us facilitate the successful conclussion the claim.You can also contact me always on my private telephone number:234-8023536167 for further discussion.
Thanks a lot for your kind attention while your urgent response will be appreciated.
Yours Faithfully
Messr John Williams LLB,BL(London)
Principal Partner(Regency & Associates Chambers)
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 9:00 AM
To: Reggie Bodine
Subject: RE: Spongebubba International Wire Transfer serviceDear Friend Snoop Dogg,
Thanks for your mail.I am sorry to hear the bad news that the Spongebubba has refused to refund your $200.I wish to advise you that Spongebubba has no constitutional right to refuse returning your money and I will advise you to use legal means to recover your money from them.
It is a surprise hearing that such a financial institution will make such a serious mistake in the first place by transfering money for a customer without proper issuance of MTCN to their valuable customer.I will not allow or advise my personal assistant to go ahead and start displaying his pictures in the internet without obvious reason.
Thanks a lot for your kind attention while your urgent response will be appreciated.
Yours Faithfully
Messr John Williams LLB,BL(London)
Principal Partner(Regency & Associates Chambers)
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 6:50 PM
To: 'Regency Williams'
Subject: re: The Late Mr Allan Bodine
Dear Barrister John Williams,
Hey good buddy, how are you today? It's good to hear back from you, I'm glad that we're able to continue this deal. As I understand it, you are a constitutional lawyer and legal practitioner. Well shoot, that's pretty damn impressive. I wanted my son Snoop Dogg to go to law school, but he was too busy smoking fatties and chasing skirts. Do you have any children that are total failures? Fortunately, my other children aren't such wastes of flesh, my other son, Princy, graduated from Sasquatch University in the lost city of Atlantis and is now a professional waste disposal technician, and my daughter, Cassandra-Elizabeth is Queen of all West Alabama. I'll tell you about my illegitimate children later.
As a successful businessman, my policy is to not give out my personal phone number, but I will call you if I need to contact you. If you need to contact me, please e-mail me and I will respond promptly.
Now, let's get down to business. First off, as I understand it, you and Snoop Dogg had an agreement to split the $6.5 million inheritence 50/50. However, I'm gonna require 60% of the inheritance, not 50%, but I'll pay all the taxes. Will that work for you?
Second, since I do not know Mr Allan Bodine, I would like to know more about him so that I feel more honest about this transaction. Could you please send me a picture and some more information about him, I would like to know his occupation, where was born, where he lived, and any more information that you can provide. I'm sure that as his attorney, you have access to all of this information. I appreciate you doing this as it will make me feel much more comfortable so that we can speedily complete this transaction.
Thirdly, as I understand it, my embarrassment of a son, Snoop Dogg, has apparently sent $200 through Spongebubba International Wire Transfer Service. I have a consultation with my sex-change surgeon that will take all morning, but as soon as I get a chance, I'm going to go to Spongebubba's to try to get this sorted out so that you can have your $200 and we can share the $6.5 million.
Have a good day, I await hearing your reply.
Truly yours,
Brutus Ray
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 9:22 PM
To: Regency Williams
Subject: Spongebubba International Wire Transfer
Dear Barrister John Williams,
I have been in contact with my son, Snoop Dogg. He will be out of town for the next several days doing something stupid, probably, so please refer all future correspondence to me. I will work with Spongebubba so that you can receive your money.
Truly yours,
Brutus Ray
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:40 AM
To: Brutus Ray Bodine
Subject: Very ImportantDear Friend Brutus Ray,
Thanks for your mail.I am happy to understand your position to go ahead and conclude this transaction with me.I truely understand your explanations to split the $6.5m with me in 60% for yourself while I take 40% to enable you cover the taxes.I will consider this issue very carefully before given you my final response to it to avoid any problem at the end of this claim.
As a matter of fact,I feel no comfortable going ahead with you in this transaction without having your private contact telephone number.I will like to call you and talk things over with you before releasing more useful informations of my late client Mr Allan Bodine.Upon the receipt of your phone number,I will provide you with the copies of (WILL) and Death Certificate of my late client before going ahead to secure other vital documents for the claim like sworn Affidavit Of Claim and Letter Of Administration.
About the $200 been sent to me by your son through Spongebubba International Wire Transfer Service,I will use the money to complete my $4000 to secure the required documents for the claim.I have clearly explained to your son that here in Nigeria,we do not have Spongebubba International Wire Transfer Service.I have advised him to sent $200 to me through western union money transfer which has many offices here.I have also advised him to send the money attentioned to my personal assistant with name and address as follows:
Name:Okoye Chijioke Martins
Address:Suite 408 Eleganza Plaza Apapa,Lagos-NigeriaPlease take very good note of this and try to send the money to me immediately to enable me secure the required documents without further delay to enable us commence the immediate processes to get the inheritance claim.
Below is the attached Certificate of Deposit which my client Mr Allan used to deposit the funds.Your urgent response will be appreciated with your contact telephone number.
Yours Faithfully
Messrs John Williams LLB,BL(London)
Principal Partner(Regency & Associates Chambers)
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 7:55 PM
To: Regency Williams
Subject: re: Very Important
Dear Barrister John Williams,
Thanks for your reply. I like to get to know the people I'm doing business with, so won't you tell me a little bit about yourself? Where are you from? Where did you go to law school? Are you married? What is it like being a constitutional lawyer and legal practitioner? Tell me some things about Nigeria.
Thanks for considering to share more of the $6.5 million inheritance, I am glad that you're as eager as I am to get this transaction completed.
I understand your interest in having my private telephone number, however I do not believe it is necessary to communicate on the telephone. If you would like to explain some things to me, explain them via e-mail. I understand your reservations, but if this transaction is to work, we must be able to trust each other.
I would still like some information about Mr. Allan Bodine, you do not have to send me private information about him, but I would like to know more about him as a person and I believe that I am entitled to this information. I know you're busy, but when you get a chance, please send me a picture of him and some information about him.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to make it by Spongebubba International Wire Transfer to retrieve the $200 because my sex change consultation lasted longer than I expected and then I noticed one of my rhinestones had fallen off my leg and so I had to go buy another one. While I was at the store, I picked up some dazzling earrings too and some bras. I think I'll wear a C cup. By the time I was done shopping, Spongebubba International Wire Transfer had closed. Do not worry, I understand the urgency of this transaction and I fully intend to go to Spongebubba's International Wire Transfer tomorrow, after I get my nails done.
Truly Yours,
Brutus Ray
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 1:38 AM
To: Brutus Ray Bodine
Subject: ThanksDear Friend Brutus,
Thanks for your mail.I am happy to hear from you once again and I wish to inform you that the contents of your mail has been well noted. Actually,I am married and my marriage was blessed with 4 kids.I have already sent my international passport copy to your son Reggie (Snoop Dogg).
I do not feel free disclosing more details of myself to you or your son hence none of you have not sent any identification to me.Moreover,your refusal to give me your contact phone number has completely put our transaction into jeorpardy hence the mutual trust and confidence will not be attained through your action or decission not to disclose your contact phone number.
Frankly speaking,I am considering to put a stop in communicating with you further in this matter because I do not feel free communication with someone invisible or who I can not speak with hence it does not guarantee the safety of our transaction.Please do not contact me further in this matter if you fail to be transparent.
Thanks for your kind attention and I sincerely believe that you will understand my position.
Yours Faithfully
Barrister John Williams LLB,BL(London)
Principal Partner(Regency & Associates Chambers)
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 7:26 PM
To: Regency Williams
Subject: Re: Thanks
Dear Barrister John Williams,
I understand your reservations about not being able to acquire my telephone number. The reason I have been so apprehensive to give you my number is because I am ashamed of the truth. The truth is that 12 years ago I lost my tongue in one of my industrial cotton swab making machines. Because I lost my tongue, it is very difficult for me to talk with a lisp and therefore, as you can imagine, it is difficult being such a successful businessperson, but I have been able to communicate with e-mail, Morse Code, and semaphore. Also, because of my age and the loudness of my industrial cotton swab machines, my hearing is so bad that telephone conversation is all but impossible. I'm sorry that I can't talk on the phone with you and I'm sorry for not revealing this to you sooner, but surely you must understand the shame of being a near-deaf unintelligble pre-op transsexual.
I hope that we can still continue this transaction. I do not understand why you would jeopardize a $6.5 million transaction over the simple matter of a telephone number. Would it make you feel more comfortable if I sent you a picture of myself? Please, let's work together so that we may both share this money and better the lives of our families. I really want this money so that I can buy a nicer cage for my daughter-in-law, Slappy McSlappy.
Again, I hope that we can continue this transaction and get to know each other better so that we may be not only business partners, but also friends.
I have not been to Spongebubba's International Wire Transfer yet because I was afraid that our deal might be in jeopardy. Please let me know that I can proceed so that you can get your $200.
Truly Yours,
Brutus Ray
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:44 AM
To: Brutus Ray Bodine
Subject: Re: ThanksDear Friend Brutus Ray,
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your mail.I have been following your communications with me and it makes me feel more uncomfortable because you told me earlier when I sent my telephone number to you that you will call me when necessary and you now wrote again telling me about your inability to talk to me.
As a matter of fact,I wish you to send me your picture as you explained in other to continue this transaction with you.I have already told you that we do not have Spongebubba's International Wire Transfer here in Africa and I will not like you to continue refering me to Spongebubba's International Wire Transfer.
You can send the $200 to me through western union money transfer as I earlier explained to you through my personal assistant.I do not have time anymore to waste in this matter and I will advise you to be more transparent if you wish to continue with me.
Yours Faithfully
Messrs John Williams
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 1:21 AM
To: Regency Williams
Subject: Re: Thanks
Dear Friend Barrister John Williams,
I am sorry for the confusion and I hope that I can calm your concerns. I did tell you that I would call you if I had any problems, but that is not true, I had no intention of calling you because, as I told you, I am not able to speak on the telephone. I told you that lie because I hoped that you would be satisfied and I did not want to have to reveal the embarrassing fact that I lost my tongue, I hope you understand.
I hope that this attached picture of myself will comfort you at night. In the spirit of transparency, I hope that you will send me a picture of yourself. I hope that our relationship will remain transparent so that we can continue the deal.
I went to Spongebubba's International Wire Transfer this afternoon and the manager was not available to refund my money. They promised me that I can get my money on Monday when the store manager returns from his snorkeling vacation atop the Empire State Building. So, on Monday, I will send the $200 to your personal assistant via Western Union.
I am glad that you have not broken off our communication over a simple misunderstanding and I am eager to complete this transaction. If you don't mind me asking, How do you plan to spend your portion of the money?
Truly Yours,
Brutus Ray
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:44 AM
To: Brutus Ray Bodine
Subject: My International Passport CopyDear Friend Brutus Ray,
Thanks for your mail.I am happy to receive your photograph which I must tell you makes me feel more comfortable.I will swing into action to secure the necessary documents that will enable us facilitate this inheritance claim by monday once I receive the $200 from you.
I am sending to you as attached below the copy of my international passport for identification purposes.Thanks a lot for your kind attention while I look forward to conclude this transaction with you soonest.
Yours Faithfully
Barrister John Williams LLB,BL(London)
Principal Partner(Regency & Associates Chambers)
From: Brutus Ray Bodine
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:19 AM
To: Regency Williams
Subject: Re: My International Passport Copy
Dear Friend John,
I am happy to hear that our transaction can proceed.
I heard from my lousy son, Snoop Dogg, yesterday. He e-mailed me and said he is attending the Muslimpalooza Festival in Walla Walla, Washington and he got to the see the Muslim Tabernacle Choir in concert. He said he was crying tears of joy when he was holding his lighter in the air and swaying with the crowd to the encore performance of "Freebird". What a loser.
I trust you, and I understand that you are contributing a significant portion of your own money so that we can share this inheritance, and I appreciate that, but for my records I would like to know what this money is going for. Please respond with an itemized list of charges that my $200 will be paying for. Thanks.
Also, once you receive the $200, what steps remain before I can receive my share of the $6.5 million? When can I expect to receive my money?
I am very eager to receive my share of the $6.5 million so that I can finish some business dealings that I have been working on. I bought the state of Idaho and I am currently having the entire state bulldozed for a giant Wal-Mart. Women's shoes will be located near Boise and patio furniture along the Snake River.
I asked you if you would agree to let me receive 60% of the $6.5 million inheritance. Have you reached a decision on this?
Truly yours truly,
Brutus Ray
From: Regency Williams
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:21 AM
To: Brutus Ray Bodine
Subject: The reason for the $200Dear Friend Brutus Ray,
Thanks for your mail.I truely understand your explanations and I am aware of the need to explain to you the reason for the $200.I wish to inform you that the $200 will be used to secure the documents required by the Bank for the inheritance claim.This vital documents includes (1) Letter Of Administration from the probate Registry of Federal Ministry Of Justice here in Nigeria and sworn Affidavit Of Claim from Federal High Court of Nigeria on your behalf which both of them will cost $4000.
I felt little worried because I do not have this amount at this moment to secure the required documents hence I have only the sum of Us$3,800 with me at the moment and I am aware that the required documents will cost up to Us$4,000.
Honestly speaking,I have just finished payment of school fees for my 4 children which 2 of them is studying at the secondary school levels.This is the reason why I did not have this small amount of money with me knowing very well that education is very costly here in Africa.
Please I will like to seek your conscient to try and assist me with the sum of Us$200 to enable me join with my Us$3,800 and secure the required documents and submit to the bank on your behalf while the copies will be forwarded to you also through e-mail attachement for your record purposes.
I will advise you to send the Us$200 through western union money transfer attentioned to my personal assistant with name and address as follows:
Name:Mr Okoye Chijioke Martins
Address:Suite 408 Eleganza Plaza Apapa,Lagos-NigeriaPlease send the money and forward the money transfer informations to me through my email to enable me send my personal assistant to the western union office here to get the money for me.We received a form from the bank which I am sending to you as attached below and I will also advise you to fill out the form with your identification and send to the bank through e-mail:globalinvestmentbank@bankersmail.com to enable them start the necessary process for the transfer of the inheritance claim to your account while I secure all the documents required for the claim.
I can only agree with you receiving 60% of the $6.5m when you agreed to take care of the necessary expenses from your part.
Thanks a lot for your kind attention.May God bless you.
Yours Faithfully
Messr John Williams LLB,BL(London)
Principal Partner(Regency & Associates Chambers)
