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Retired agent Ed Petersen served with the FBI for more than 27 years. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, he reviews the investigation of the kidnapping and murder of Exxon Oil Executive Sidney Reso. During his career, Petersen handled a variety of responsibilities to include the coordination of complex investigations involving white-collar type crime, fraud, embezzlement, organized crime, foreign counter-intelligence, terrorism and violent crimes, extortion, kidnapping, fugitive and bank robbery cases. Petersen was an FBI certified Hostage Negotiator, Police Instructor and S.W.A.T. Team coordinator. He also served as the FBI’s liaison with professional sports and other state, local and federal law enforcement agencies. Upon retiring, he became the Director of Security for Major League Baseball (MLB), Office of the Commissioner. and in this capacity, worked with all major league clubs regarding integrity of the game issues as well as facility security, trademark infringement and counterfeit products investigations. As co-founder of Buckley Petersen Global, Inc., he has contributed to security assessments and the development of crisis readiness and response plans for corporations, schools, hospitals and professional sports.
Special Agent (Retired)
Ed Petersen
6/16/1969 – 11/29/1996
The following are links to newspaper articles about the kidnapping and murder of Exxon Oil executive Sidney Reso:
People Magazine – July 6, 1992: Hoping Against Hope
The New York Times – July 1, 1992: Twisted Tale of a Kidnapping And of Dreams Gone Wrong
New York Daily News – May 22, 2010: Ransom gone bad Exxon oil executive Sidney Reso killed in kidnap try by Arthur and Irene Seale
The Star-Ledger – January 21, 2010: Woman convicted in kidnapping, ransom of Exxon exec in Morris gets released
NBC Connecticut – January 21, 2010: Exxon Exec Kidnapper Goes Free After 17 Years
PS Please forgive me, I meant to thank FBI Retired Special Agent Ed Peterson, and the entire FBI Team that worked on this case, for working so hard to solve this heinous crime, and find Mr. Reso so his body could be laid to rest.
Will do!
Sadly, I remember this kidnapping like it was yesterday, as it happened very close to my parent’s house.
Thank you for this heartbreaking yet poignant interview, Jerri.
What disgraceful and despicable human beings the Seale’s are (I learned many new details un this interview; I can’t believe those two were even more callous and inhumane than what was reported at the time). That Irene was released from prison in 2009 is another disgrace– although I understand that perhaps a deal was made that she’d get less jail time if she led authorities to Mr. Reso’s remains. But still…
My heart still goes out to the Reso family.
I’m glad to hear the Morristownship Police and Sheriff’s Offices, and all the local police worked so well together; it certainly seemed that way during this local “tragedy” (I feel like the word “tragedy” doesn’t even begin to suffice the torment both Mr. Reso and his family, respectively, endured.
Thank you for bringing this case to light to your listeners.
Another example of how important it is for law enforcement agencies to work together. Thanks for listening!
What a terric interview Jerri. You did a great job with this, asking questions at the right place and letting the narrative flow as needed
Thank you!
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I agree! Ed Petersen made us feel like we were there.