To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Hi Lee,
Have you done any inquiries into where this case stands currently? Is it considered closed, still active, inactive? Have you reached out to anyone in the last couple of years?
Thank you,
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Thu, Jul 7 at 11:14 AM
Hi Lee,
First, please let me say you have done an exemplary job of sending us information. As a mother, I cannot imagine the pain this has put you through being in your position. You will never hear me pretend to know or presume to guess the impact and toll this has taken on you and your family. I am analyzing and organizing what you have sent. Do you have any contact currently with any investigative agency at all? Is the DA open to speaking with us? I am trying to see where we are from an investigative perspective.
Thank you,
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Fri, Jul 22 at 3:44 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope you are doing better today. Being in the ER is trauma itself!! I have been looking through what you have put together in your book and on your page that was created. First, let me say how sorry I am that you have had to carry this load for as long as you have not to mention the loss of your son. Your diligence is nothing short of amazing and you have done your son proud. We are doing what we can from our end thus, I have another special question/request. Do you have any oil inspector reports? And to answer your question, any and all pictures you have would be of great value. If there is anything you have related to the case, no matter how small it is, please send it to me as well. Would it be possible for you to do a Zoom meeting with us when we are done looking at the materials? Take care and rest up today.
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Mon, Jul 25 at 3:04 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope your birthday celebration went well. I am just checking in to make sure all is well and let you know we are working on establishing a group of specialists to look further into the information you have provided.
Thank you,
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Mon, Jul 25 at 6:57 PM
Hi Lee,
These are great! Were you able to find any of the oil inspector reports?
Thank you,
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Tue, Jul 26 at 8:06 PM
Hi Lee, This is what our investigator is looking for if you have it...
In one of the investigative reports, there is mention of a "Oil Burner Inspector Report" for a small fire that had occurred about a month or so prior to this main fire. I would like to see that if possible.
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Mon, Aug 1 at 2:51 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope your day is going well. We had a meeting this morning and have some questions regarding evidence, securing of the scene, reports and photos and the building structure itself. Are you available to Zoom with us on August 11 at 2:00 EST? There would be five of us attending in addition to you. Let me know your thoughts.
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Fri, Aug 5 at 4:09 PM
Hi Lee,
Shawn is absolutely welcome to come to the zoom meeting. This is a very informal meeting with "your" team thus far. It will include two analysts, one arson investigator, an intern familiar with your case and me. I think this is easier than me acting as a go between each email. Do not be concerned...super casual. If you want to send anything else, please feel free to do so. I will be sending you the link today. [There were 5 of them on the zoom call.]
Have a wonderful weekend,
Cathie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott
Fri, Aug 5 at 4:32 PM
Hi...you are welcome. You have not failed Mike. The love and diligence you have shown and expended is amazing. You are a strong woman in the face of unimaginable grief. I am hopeful we can pull the pieces together for you and come up with a resolution. As the saying goes, not even God can change what has happened. You have amassed more information than we usually see and have afforded us the gift of being able to help. You can relax a little...we have your back.
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Aug 10 at 2:17 PM
Hi Lee,
Here is the information about how to log in to the Zoom meeting. I am looking forward to meeting you. The time on the zoom is the Mountain Standard Time. Thus, it will be at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Thanks, Cathie
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 6:32 PM
To: Cathie Vallas-McKinzie <Cathie@coldcasefoundation.org>
Cathie,
Everyone should have received a calendar invite.
Here is the Zoom Link:
DEAN JACKSON is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Michael Cochran case Discussion
Time: Aug 11, 2022 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 824 7863 0891
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Sat, Aug 13 at 9:24 PM
Hi Lee,
Thank you so much for sending us this additional information. I have been forwarding everything to everyone so we can all stay on the same page. I will be sending the victimology forms in a day or so. This is a great team, and I can assure you we are going to give it our all.
Have a great night,
Cathie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott, Hilary Romig
Mon, Aug 22 at 1:10 PM
Hi Lee,
I trust all is well your way. I am attaching the victimlogy form for you, Shaun and anyone else who knew Mike to fill out. Please do not share your information or discuss this with anyone. We need the forms to be an individual perspective of Mike and his life not tainted in any way. We will be reaching out to people, but for now we are piecing together our information. I will be out of town from the 7th-17th of September. I have included Hilary's, Butch's and Zach's email addresses for you as well. If you have any questions for Bryan, you can reach him through them. Thanks again for all you have done!
Talk soon,
Cathie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott, Hilary Romig
Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 3:45 PM
Hi Lee,
Please do not worry about all the material on the form. Only answer what you know. It is a standardized form for everyone we deal with. Our basic concern is his state of mind, who he hung out with...what did it look like before he died. We are trying to get a comprehensive picture of who he was. If you can only answer a few questions, that is ok.
Take care,
Cathie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Hilary Romig, Zach Scott
Wed, Aug 31 at 4:02 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope your day is going well. I am going to be unavailable for a period of time as I am headed to Greece with a friend. Hilary, Butch, Jaeda, and Zach will be reachable during that time. Please continue to send information to me BUT include them as I most likely will be unavailable. If you have questions, you can ask them as well. When I get back, we can schedule a zoom meeting again to go over everything. Butch, br@coldcasefoundation.org, Zach, zach@coldcasefoundation.org,
Hilary, Hilary@coldcasefoundation.org, Jaeda, Jaeda@coldcasefoundation.org.
Take care, Cathie
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: Cathie Vallas-McKinzie, Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott, Lee Cochran
Sun, Sep 4 at 8:50 PM
Hi Lee,
We are certainly putting our best foot forward on the case.
If you need anything or think of anything else to share while Cathie's gone, please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you,
Hilary Rodela
Cold Case Foundation, Analyst
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Wed, Sep 28 at 2:42 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope all is well your way. Yes, we will be zooming soon. I came back from my trip and contracted covid on my journey. I am not moving at full capacity quite yet, so it may be a week or two. I can assure you we have looked at everything you have sent our way and thank you so much for taking the time to do so. I know this has been very difficult.
Talk soon, Cathie
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott, Hilary Romig
Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope all is well your way. I am slowly on the mend. Covid certainly is a beast. I hope Shawn recuperates completely and doesn't suffer from long Covid. We are gathering our investigative paperwork together, based on the information you have provided to us. We will be in touch next week and I will give you a Zoom time as soon as we have it completed. I am so sorry another birthday has gone by without Michael. I cannot imagine the pain as each year has ticked by. My respect for you is immense.
We will talk soon,
Cathie
Cathie Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott, Hilary Romig
Tue, Oct 25, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Hi Lee,
I am feeling better, thank you. We will be in touch sometime next week. Are there any days that do not work for you? Thanks again for everything you have sent to us!
Have a great night, Cathie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: mcbreairty03@yahoo.com
Cc: Butch Rabiega, Zach Scott, Hilary Romig
Sun, Oct 30, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Hi Lee,
I hope your weekend has gone well. Are you and Sean available for a Zoom on November 10 at 12:30 EST to go over our investigation? Please let me know.
Take care, Cathie
Cold Case Foundation, Victim Advocate / Executive Assistant
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To: Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 7:19 PM
Hi Cathie,
I am just checking to make sure you did receive my email that said "Shawn will be available on Thursday, Nov. 10 @ 12:30 p.m." Hope everything is still set for that time.
Thank you,
Lee
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Cathie Vallas-McKinzie cathie@coldcasefoundation.org
To: Lee Cochran <mcbreairty03@yahoo.com>
Cc:Butch Rabiega,Hilary Romig,Zach Scott
Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 7:31 PM
Hi Lee,
Yes, we are scheduled for tomorrow. Have you received a link to get on Zoom?
Thanks, Cathie
Cathie Vallas-McKinzie Cold Case Foundation, Case Management Supervisor
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To: Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 7:42 PM
Hi,
No. That is why I sent the message. Shawn asked for the link.
Thank you,
Lee
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Cathie Vallas-McKinzie cathie@coldcasefoundation.org
To: Lee Cochran <mcbreairty03@yahoo.com>
Cc:Butch Rabiega,Hilary Romig,Zach Scott
Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 7:43 PM
Okay I am checking to see if I should send it or if Dean will send it.
Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Case Management Supervisor
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To: Lee Cochran <mcbreairty03@yahoo.com>
Cc:Butch Rabiega,Hilary Romig,Zach Scott
Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Hi,
Here is the zoom information for tomorrow's meeting to discuss Michaels's case: Meeting ID : 895 5302 1534 Passcode: 612329
Talk soon,
Cathie
Cathie Vallas-McKinzie
Cold Case Foundation, Case Management Supervisor _____________________________________________________________________________________
November 10, 2022 zoom meeting