Doitchin Krastev, aka Doitchin Krasev, aka Jason Robert Evers / Story Untold? / Officially Hidden?

Anonymous, you hit a nerve with your question and comments regarding Doitchin Krastev, aka Jason Robert Evers.  (Re:  My posting of 1/31/11.)  This was one of the more interesting cases that I’ve discussed on my blog.  Many glaring questions remain unanswered.  You have some valid insights regarding Krastev.

I will paraphrase your question / comments:

Anonymous said (September 11, 2011 4:23 PM )

‘Where and how did Doitchin learn how to steal someone’s identity? This particular way is a spy method.  Doitchin was a young boy; the Internet was not commercially available yet.  It is not like he googled that. So, what kind of spy training did he receive and at what age?  Who was handing him over money?  He did buy his position in Colorado (if you read all the information about this case).  His family was not intellectuals. This was the so called nomenklatura; communists, privileged people, and his grandfather was the boss of the Bulgarian Military Intelligence.  Doitchin was born in Moscow and that makes him a Russian citizen by place of birth.  I can go on and on...  I think that he should be questioned by counter-espionage people. This is a far bigger case then it is made to look!’

Anonymous, some of my thoughts from my earlier posting:

§  Krastev came to the US between 1990 and 1992. He was sponsored by Michael Horowitz, a high official in the Reagan administration. When he disappeared, as reported, Horowitz hired a PI to track Krastev – with negative results. Horowitz did not notify the State Department, Customs and Immigration, or the FBI. This tells me that Horowitz was uncomfortable with what had occurred and the potential political and career implications for him. Horowitz is an attorney, and well aware of his legal responsibilities.

§  Krastev went on to assume the identity of the murdered child, Jason Evers. An act which was blatantly facilitated by the State of Ohio. It is common practice for those attempting to secure a new identity to use a deceased person’s name and DOB. Although, in many states this is difficult to do.

§ The Oregon Liquor Control Commission, an archaic system somewhat unique to Oregon, hired Krastev – totally unaware of who he really was. The OLCC is a government agency, and as a result Krastev was given access to very confidential information and databases.

§ The failure of our Federal government in locating, or even being aware that Krastev was loose in our country for such a long time, is symptomatic of a myriad of governmental problems. I suppose we all recall the Russian Ten, and how quickly that matter evaporated – no prosecutions, and they were returned home to a virtual hero’s welcome.

§ Also, we should be aware of the fact that Bulgaria (previously a communist country) is currently an ally of the US – and, more or less symbolically, supporting our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

§ Krastev came from a prominent Bulgarian family (influentially and monetarily). He had no reason to forsake his family, all his contacts both in Bulgaria and the US, and his educational background, simply to scratch-out a basic existence in the US.

§  When first arrested, he refused to identify himself to authorities, stating that he was fearful for his life. This could mean that he feared he would be charged with espionage – a reasonable expectation – especially if that could be substantiated through the now friendly Bulgarian Intelligence Service. That he may have drifted away from his original assignment or objective, I don’t know. However, I have little doubt about his original purpose.

Anonymous, in support of your statement, you are exactly right – “this is a far bigger case than it is made to look.”

I have sometimes wondered why an investigative journalist has not attacked this subject.  It is very symptomatic of the United States’ loose controls regarding foreign nationals.  And, it would be an interesting story to tell.  That said, it is clear that our government would rather bury it.

It’s been a long time since I heard that word, ‘nomenklatura.’  Krastev’s parents were undoubtedly ‘intellectuals’ and academics, but they were also undoubtedly members of the nomenklatura within the Soviet Union and the Eastern Block countries.

I believe that Krastev’s initial plan (and his early development) was to become a hidden operative (a ‘sleeper’) within the U.S.  I believe he volunteered.  I also believe that there are many other similar operatives currently in place within our governmental agencies and industry.  I know this makes me sound a bit like a conspiracy theorist.  But, I think most experts in this field would agree.  How could it be otherwise?  We have an open society.  That is a good thing in many respects.  However, to believe that foreign governments do not exploit our open society would be naivete in the extreme.

Thank you for your very interesting comment.  I would like to know if anyone who reads this knows the current whereabouts of Krastev.  If so, please let me know.

True Nelson