VOLUME 97: Francesco DiGiuda
– Part II – Recovery Attempt of Italian Mystery segment
(Previous ‘Tuscono’ excerpts
in Volumes 82, 83, 84, 88 and 95)
…eleven hours later after
departing from Shanghai Jay Hymon and his HRT lands at Leonardo Da Vinci
International airport and is met by Captain Maria Delgros and a squad from the
Gendarmerie Corps.
…nine hours later after
departing from Miami, Maggie, Chester, Nagle, and Tuscono in an unmarked GST
aircraft land at the Ciampino Airport outside of Rome and are met by a selected
squad of the Gendarmerie Corps Intelligence unit.
…seven hours later after
departing from Miami, the ‘Red’ and ‘Duffmaster’, in a private Cessna Citation
CJ3 aircraft leased from the JetCraft Company used occasionally by GST when
manifests are public knowledge (sent to NFTA on a daily basis) and used when
secrecy isn’t the objective by-passes the assigned Eel Bajio Airport,
Leon/Guanajuato located about an hour and fifteen minutes from San Miquel de
Allende, Mexico and instead land on a dirt runway just outside San Miquel
surprising them as they unexpectedly
bounce to a stop and are met not by Ria, the Masada asset, but Skyler Monique
Salazar-Luconi herself and four off road vehicles each armed with four men holding
automatic weapons.
The time difference sequence
shows Rome, Italy is seven hours ahead of San Miquel de Allende, Guanajuato,
Mexico. Jonathon (tech wiz) is back in
HQ working twenty-four hours directly connected to all three ventures. It is now 7:45 PM Wednesday, in Rome and 1:45
PM Wednesday, in San Miquel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. The landing on the dirt runway wasn’t the
scheduled landing location and right from the start of this mission a critical
problem became present and realized not only by Jonathon but also by the ‘Duffmaster’
and the ‘Red’ as they simultaneously say “What the Fuck!” as the plane hits
extremely hard on the dirt runway all listened into by Jonathon.
“Doesn’t look like the
airport at San Miquel ‘Red..’, “What do you think?” continued ‘Duffmaster’ as the
plane rolled to a stop and out their side windows they could see armed
four-wheeled drive vehicles. “This isn’t Kansas Toto” replied the ‘Red’. The pilot open the one exit as the ‘Red’
grabbed the pilot to find out what was going on and the only reply as the pilot
pulled a weapon was “ para salir” (move out) exit the plane. Both the ‘Duffmaster’ and the ‘Red’ followed
by the pilot descend down the steps of the plane to be greeted by Skyler
Monique Salazar-Luconi and her armed personnel.
“Welcome to my country
gentlemen” as Skylar extends her hand and at the same time pulls her FN57 and
fires a 5.7 x 28mm cartridge between the pilots eyes with blood, brains and
skull fragments splattered on the plane directly over the shoulders of
‘Duffmaster’ and the ‘Red.’ Without a
second of hesitation, Skyler states “Relax, if I wanted you two dead you
wouldn’t have made it off the plane. The
pilot was a ‘snitch’ and besides I needed a new plane, so please tell Mr.
Tuscono I appreciate the plane even though I’m sure it wasn’t in his plans,”
said with a smile on her face. “…And now, please accompany me to my hacienda so
that we can have dinner and talk. But
first allow my men to check for any weapons and telecommunication devices that
you might be wearing.” The ‘Red’ and ‘Duffmaster’ are silent as they follow
directions and after cleared of equipment are separated and enter two of the
off-road vehicles and follow behind the vehicle with Skyler. Within a half hour
all vehicles arrive at a mountain hacienda.
Jonathon, back at HQ, hearing
this conversation as well as the muted silencer shot then complete silence he
attempts to relate this to Tuscono.
Still in the air with an hour to landing at Ciampino Airport (Rome),
Tony listens to the recorded conversation supplied by Jonathon of the San
Miquel de Allende, Mexico critical crises.
He thanks Jonathon and asks him to find Levine and have Levine call him
on a secured line while still in flight.
Tuscono hangs up and looks at
Maggie, Chester and Nagle then replays the recorded conversation concerning the
‘Duffmaster’ and the ‘Red’. Before
anyone comments, Tuscono’s phone lights again with Levine on the line. With no greeting and a grizzly type tone,
Tuscono starts with “What the fuck is going on with your asset ‘Ria?’…not
waiting for a response, he continues, “I have two of my men now taken by
Salazar-Luconi and apparently a dead pilot and a confiscated aircraft.”
“Hold on Tony. Settle down,”
replied Levine. “My asset, Ria, uses Salazar-Luconi for information the same
way all of us have used major organized crime figures throughout history for
information even if it was to assist elimination of their competitors just as
your guy ‘Duffmaster’ handled Whitey Bulger. So settle the fuck down and I
didn’t know until a few minutes ago that the pilot was killed and the plane
confiscated but I was also told that your men are safe and will be given
information that might pertain to Rome.”
Tuscono simply rolled his
eyes and took a deep breath and then replied, “My men’s lives rest with you,”
and then disconnected the call. Nagle was the first to speak as Maggie and
Chester sat with astonishment on their faces. “That’s it? You simply hung up?
What about ‘Duffmaster’ and the ‘Red’? What are we going to do to get them out
safely?” Nagle rattled off these repetitive questions without allowing Tony to
answer.
The silence in the aircraft
was deafening. It seemed like hours but only minutes before Tony responded.
“There is nothing more important than the lives of every person that works for
our very special company including the work that we do. We are forty three thousand feet in the air
as well as our special HRT unit which is also in the air. Yes, we have team three that could be
deplored in a rescue mission but I’ve known and work with that old man (Levine)
for years in one capacity or another. He
has never lied to me and has never let me go down the wrong road with his
guidance. He stated that our men are
safe and possibly will be given something that might help us. Leave it be and concentrate on this mission.
Period.
Tuscono then asked if Jonathon
was still hooked up and copied everything that was just said as well as
Levine’s call to which he got “affirmative.”
He then told Jonathon to contact Jay and the HRT and reinforce that the
team is to meet with Captain Maria Delgros and her special Gendarmerie Corp and
that they have the go ahead to do whatever is necessary to rescue Stephenson
but more importantly to capture and interrogate the kidnappers by whatever
means are necessary. In the meantime,
call Levine back and request up to date information on our men in Mexico as
well as any unusual travel in and out of the Vatican City especially the video
on entrances/exits that aren’t open to the public.
Meanwhile back at the
Hacienda, a sprawling villa 45 miles in the mountain area southwest of San
Miguel de Allende designed in a traditional Spanish style with stone walls
surrounding the residence. The vehicle caravan holding Tuscono’s men enter
through a covered stone archway cut into the stone walls with armed men both on
top as well as on each side. Upon entrance through the archway there is a large
fountain in the center of the courtyard.
The front entrance to the Hacienda is through 10 foot antique wood doors
revealing hand painted walls, extensive stenciling, seeded-glass lanterns and a
variety of other authentic details throughout the main floor of this 9,000
square feet Hacienda.
“My men will escort you to a
large bedroom with a very nice shower and clean clothes, so please take your
time and join me in our dining room for a wonderful Mexican Fiesta and some
very serious discussions,” as Skylar then turned and went into another part of
the residence. With the escort of four armed guards, the ‘Red’ and ‘Duffmaster’
walk to a separate room. Inside a very
large luxurious bedroom with a joining master bath hang new clothes in the
large wall closet.
“Ok partner”, the ‘Red’
speaks, “did we get a full briefing about this lady and I just wasn’t fuckn paying
attention or did we simply get sent on a wild strange goose chase and got setup
by someone?” Instead of his normal smart ass reply, ‘Duffmaster’ with a serious
look said “sometime ago I was told a story about this lady and Tuscono but
discounted it as simply another exaggerated tale about our company. The only
briefing was that ten minute call we were called into which Levine was telling
us about the incident that happened in the 80’s or 90’s about the hierarchy of
the Church in Rome and some Cardinal or someone who stole a lot of money.” He
continued, “And by the way notice that the clothes hanging for us not only has
our names on them but the sizes are exactly correct. I don’t think that we are necessarily in
danger but we will have a lot to learn and then, no doubt, we’ll be instructed
to do something.”
Half hour later, there is a
knock at the door and immediately opened by armed escorts. Both men dressed in clean clothes are led to
the grand dining room. As they enter the
massive cathedral ceiling room with art recognizable by the ‘Red’ ranging from
Matisse to Monet, they are again greeted by Skylar Monique Salazar-Luconi. “Gentlemen please sit and enjoy a Mexican Fiesta
prepared for you. During our meal I will
do my best to explain my part in this mystery. Enjoy, please.”
The meal was a variety of Mexican staples as Pork Caritas,
Warmed Tortillas, Marinated Chicken for tacos, Butter Chicken, Mexican Shredded
Chicken, Camarones a la Diablo, Carne Asada, Fish Tacos and Prawn Tacos along
with all side options as Pico de Gallo, Queso Dip, Mexican Corn Salad, Avocado
Corn Salad, Authentic Guacamole, Refried Beans, Pickled Red Cabbage, Shredded
Cheeses, a variety of Hot Sauces and Sliced Jalapeno.
With hesitation but hungry
both the ‘Red’ and ‘Duffmaster’ decide better to eat and listen to the story
laid out by their captive. Skylar starts
to give her side of the story…”When I was a much younger and foolish girl I had
gotten pregnant and was cast aside by my family who saw this as an insult to
their religion and upbringing as parents.
I was impoverished with nowhere to go; so, I just started to walk. Many miles and many days I arrived at a rear
door of 17th century church called Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel,
known for its soaring pink spires & lofty, ornate sanctuary, tired, hungry
and afraid. The door was locked so I sat
and cried that day never to forget. The
door opened and this young Jesuit priest sat down next to me and held me. Three months later my son was born. My life as well as my son’s safety who is now
a Jesuit priest under a different name was due to this Jesuit priest, known to
you as Pope Francis. His name at that
time was Father Jorge Mario Bergoglio. A
few years later, he got transferred as the Rector of the Colegio de San Jose
and took me with him as his personal administrative assistant.”
She continued, “South America
in particular Buenos Aires, Argentina beginning with World War II has been a
haven for people seeking refuge from tyrants and dictators to war criminals
seeking asylum. In my early years within
the protection of Father Bergoglio I learn many things but the most important
is that ‘Everyone is corruptible either through direct consent or ideological
belief’ from government officials to Church officials. It was a difficult time for Father Bergoglio
in many ways but he never wavered and discussed all things with me. And the point of my story relates back to that
time. Over the years during and after
World War II and way before my time (She smiled and flashed her blue eyes)
during this exit of thousands of people many with ties to Vatican associated
groups walked through the halls of my church.
Some good and some not so good.
It has been reported that large amounts of gold bullion was taken from
the Vatican and funneled through certain individuals and even churches is South
America. What was never reported however
was the many artifacts and paintings taken from the Vatican along with the gold
taken by the same people who had responsibility in the murder of Pope Paul I. (The ‘Red’ at this point was thoroughly
stuffing himself with all the variety of food while the ‘Duffmaster’ was
looking for his normal fair of cheeseburger and fries).
Michele Sindona was the link
between the South America and the corrupted individuals within the Church. Sindona was the consultant voice to the
Vatican Bank during his years in Rome.
The gold bullion nor the artifacts have ever been recovered according to
most sources,” again Skylar smiled but this time with an evil look. Taking a sip of water, she continued, “I was
introduced to Sindona and overheard much conversation taking place within the
Church confine with other priests but never in the company of Father
Bergoglio. I made a phone call to a
private number given to me by Father Bergoglio to be used only upon imminent
danger or with such knowledge that would assist the good people within the
Vatican. Sindona was quickly and quietly
disappeared and I subsequently learned that he died in an Italian prison before
his trial. I was a grown woman at that
time and it was time for me to leave. To
leave not only my refuge but the Church itself that was being overwhelmed with corruption. I learned rapidly that crime does pay and
married the man that made me pregnant although he never knew of our son. This man, Jose Sinaloa, ran the Sinaloa
Cartel. The day that he was killed, I
took over control and have grown this organization into the most profitable and
ruthless cartel in the world” another pause and then, “now to the point of my
story:”
“As I have stated, the Holy
Father saved me and my son and for that act of kindness the missing unreported artifacts
and priceless paintings are sitting in a Van outside ready for you to drive the
500 mile trip Brownsville, Texas with my protective escort. Your communications and weapons are already
in the Van. The gold bullion that was swindled from the IOR, Istituto per lo
Opere di Religione, by Michele Sindona and his clergy supervisor Cardinal Vincenzo
Depioro is our charge for doing business.
Secondly, you must communicate
with Tuscono and advise that the Pope is in grave danger. The plot to kill the Pope initiated with the
same Church hierarchy and some of the various secret societies same as those
that killed John Paul I. Charges against
Cardinal Vincenzo Depioro were brought by Francesco (Mr. Tuscono’s friend) but
never pursued by the Church. The
Cardinal’s connection to not only some of the secret societies as well as the Bulgarian
nationals is simply the tip of the crime syndicate within the Vatican and the
Vatican Bank. The kidnappings that are in progress as we speak for the most
part were designed as diversion from the main goal other than the disappearance
of Francesco DiGiuda which could be simply vindicative action taken together
with the total plan of killing the Holy Father.
You must convey everything that I have stated to Tuscono so that this
vile plan can be stopped. I might
control significant parts of Mexico but I don’t reach across the world as yet,”
said with a smile.
The ‘Red’ and ‘Duffmaster’
with full operating communications through Jonathon’s technical wizardry the
story is related with detail to both aircraft that have landed in Rome containing
Tuscono’s command group having landed in the Ciampino Airport and Jay Hymon’s
HRT team at the Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport meeting with Captain
Delgros and the Gendarmerie Corps………..
