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Ashanti Finds

the antinous case

WIDELY KNOWN SUSPECTS

Etienne Augustin

Augustin

Haitian-American New York Resident, 1946-1986. Immigrated from Port-au-Prince at nine. Prime suspect in original 'Antinous' case in 1969. After mistrial verdict, prosecution did not file for retrial. Known activist in NYC; participant in Angry Arts Week, published heavily in local Harlem zines and winner of 1978 Kamile P. Oriette Poetry Prize.

Dr. Rob Stone

Stone

Welsh Canadian Resident, Alberta University of the Arts Associate Dean of Research, Internationalization, and Graduate studies. Allegedly seen by eye-witnesses in the area in and surrounding Stonewall Inn at the time of the riots and 'Antinous' vandalism.

Katrina (Kate) Lai-Robinson

Lai-Robinson

Native New Yorker born to American and Malaysian parents in 1952. Established within the graffiti scene under 'Breaks 320' moniker- on name-basis with Taki 183 and others. Forensic anylists have drawn similarities between her style and 'Antinous'- overspray and color choice as largest factors. Charged with 5 years for felony vandalism in state prison in relation to 'Breaks 320' tags in NYC and PHI in 1974.

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