U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation

For Immediate Release |  | Washington DC
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April 1, 1997 |  | FBI National Press Office

The Art Bell web site (www.artbell.com) has been removed pending an investigation initiated by the San Diego Field Office commander, John Wassajok. Lead special agents are conducting the investigation as fast as possible into the connections to the Heaven's Gate Cult suicide.

We will return the web site into operation after determination of involvement of parties on this web site operation.