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August 18, 2011
Gary V. Giordano: accidental-death insurance policy on Robyn Gardner for $1.5 million
A Maryland man detained in Aruba in the presumed death of his travel partner had an accidental-death insurance policy on her for $1.5 million and sought to claim the money two days after reporting her missing, a person who provided information to the investigation has told The Associated Press.
The details of the policy obtained by Gary V. Giordano before his trip to Aruba may help explain why he has been detained on suspicion of involvement in the death of Robyn Gardner during their short getaway to the Dutch Caribbean island.
The person with knowledge of the policy told the AP that Giordano purchased a $1.5 million American Express Travel Insurance policy shortly before he left for Aruba and that the accidental-death benefit covered only the length of their short trip.
The source told the AP that Giordano called the insurance company on Aug. 4, while the search for Gardner was still going on. He sought to confirm that the documents listing him as the insurance beneficiary had been received and wanted to begin redeeming the policy.
This person also said that records indicate Giordano asked whether any search costs would be covered by the policy.
The source did not have authorization to publicly release the information and agreed to speak with the AP only on condition of anonymity.
ALSO
A digital camera belonging to detained U.S. tourist Gary Giordano that was seized by Aruban authorities allegedly contains shocking images of travel companion Robyn Gardner, who is presumed dead by authorities after disappearing earlier this month.
The camera contains “graphic and disturbing images” that are “beyond pornographic,’’ sources told NBC News. The camera, along with Giordano’s cell phone and laptop, have been sent to the nearby island of Curacao for inspection by authorities.
Aruba Solicitor General Taco Stein, who is leading the case, confirmed to TODAY’s Matt Lauer in an exclusive interview on Thursday that a camera has been confiscated, but would not comment on the specific nature of the photos on it. However, from what he understands, Gardner does not appear to be in danger in the photos.
“What I’ve heard about it is that there is no indication that there is talk of duress in the pictures,’’ Stein said.
In addition to the camera, a rock with a full handprint and blood on it has also been discovered, according to the NBC News report. It is unclear if the rock is connected to Gardner’s disappearance.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44187125/ns/today-today_people/t/images-woman-missing-aruba-found-camera/
Posted by Nealus at August 18, 2011 04:40 PM
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