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 COVER LETTER
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February 28, 2023

fells Fargo

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in: Subpoena Compliance

To Whom It May Concern:

Attached to this letter is a search warrant authorizing the North Carolina State
Bureau of Investigation to obtain records related to any accounts belonging to or
under the control of Christopher James Palmiter and Diana Cojocari. Although the
search warrant covers a diverse array of documents, at this time, we would like
ogy request the following:

= Checking/Savings Account statements

* A.TXT, .CSV, OR .XLS fileofall transactions.

After reviewing the initial documents, we may follow-up with additional requests for
‘specific transaction details under this same search warrant.

These records can be emailed to meat [email protected] (preferred) or

mailed to my attention at the address below. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to reach out to me. My office number is 704-892-1363.

‘Thank you foryour assistance in this matter.

Regards,

WE Cbg
> Patterson CP108
Criminal Investigations Division
Comelius Police Department

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SIGNATURI FFIANT DATE

IRE OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE

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 ATTACHMENT |

Description of Property to be Seized:

Copies of records and documents for the WELLS FARGO account(s) pertaining
to i under the control of CHRISTOPHER LAM PALMITER (SSN:
DIANA COJOCARI (SSN: for which this
vidual had signatory authority sadioetie dobERFRWIBRRLZ incl ding but no
limited to Ac int number

through 9/30/2022. Items to be seized include:

CHECKING ACCOUNT RECORDS: Including signature cards, bank statements,

deposit slips and items deposited, checks drawn on the account, records
pertaining to all debit and credit memos, Forms 1099 issued, and the .TXT,
CSV, or .XLS file of all transactions.

SAVINGS ACCOUNT RECORDS: Including signature cards, ledger cards or

records reflecting dates and amounts of deposits, withdrawals, interest, debit and
credit memos, deposit slips and items deposited, withdrawal slips, and checks
issued for withdrawals, Forms 1099 issued, and the .TXT, .CSV, or .XLS file of all
transactions.

RECORDINGS: Including ATM, drive-through, or branch photographs,

surveillance videos, location information, and detailed supporting documentation
oftransactions.

CREDIT CARD RECORDS: Including customer's application, signature card,

Gredit or background investigations conducted, correspondence, monthly billing
statements, individual charge invoices, repayment records disclosing the dates,
amounts and method (cash or check) of repayment, checks used to make
repayments (front and back), and the .TXT, .CSV, or .XLS file of all transactions.

LOAN RECORDS: Including applications, financial statements, loan collateral,

credit and background investigations, loan agreements, notes or mortgages,
settlement sheets, contracts, checks issued for loans, repayment records,
including records revealing the date, amount and method of repayment (cash or
check), checks used to repay loans and a record disclosing the total amount of
discount or interest paid annually, records of any liens, loan correspondence
files, and internal bank memoranda.

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A DATE

SIGNATURE OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DATE

 PREMISIS, PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR OTHER ITEM(S) TO BE SEARCHED

This warrant applies to the Wells Fargo Bank, NA under name WELLS FARGO
account(s) Feet under the control of TE
ALMITER and DIANA COJOCARI (SSN:
i’. 1/1/2021 throug 122.; an account serviced and stored or at
ne time done so at premises owned, maintained, controlled, or operated by Wells
Fargo Bank, NA a company headquartered in San Francisco, California and with
customer service facilities in Cornelius, North Carolina,

PROBABLE CAUSE

In 2002 |, Det. Gina Patterson, received my Basic Law Enforcement Certificate

from Central Piedmont Community College. In 2003 | joined the Cornelius Police
Department. During my time with the Comelius Police Department | have been
assigned to the patrol division, worked in traffic enforcement, community
resources, and since 2016 have worked in the Criminal Investigations Division. |
have participated in the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of subjects
involved in the offenses related to substance abuse, property crimes, crimes
against persons, weapons, and conspiracy. | have developed expertise in the daily
operations of subjects involved in these types of criminal activities through
personal observations and interactions, which include interviews and arrests of
suspects who have committed or attempted tocommitthose crimes. | have worked
with other investigators and experts with whom | have discussed the various
elements of, and common methods used to commit the aforementioned crimes. |
have conducted numerous searches for evidence on persons, premises, vehicles,
telephones, and other common areas used by suspects in an attempt to conceal
evidence of criminal activity.
In the course of prior investigations, | have leaned that financial transactions
prior to and leading up to a crime may show motive or evidenceofa crime. The
following is based upon the affiant's personal knowledge, or reliable knowledge
conveyed to me by other sworn law enforcement officers involved in this
particular investigation:
1. On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at apg hours, Diana
Cojocari reported her juvenile daughter,Ee missing
since approximately 1230 hour on Wednesday, er 23112022.

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SIG! E OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DATE
 2. il Middle School Counselor, Mrs. D Lampkin told investigators that
d not been to school since Monday, November 21,

3. Due to the circumstances surrounding the absence of Madalina Cojocari

e-week delay in reporting her missing, Christopher Palmiter
stepdad) and Diana Cojocari were arrested and charged with
14-318.5 — Failure to Report the Disappearanceof a Child to Law
Enforcement.

4. During a recorded jail call between Christopher Palmiter, his brother and
sister-in-law, Palmiter mentions Diana Cojocari had a lot of cash with her
and he did not know where it came from. Chris says there is “financial stuff"
coming up and his brother tells him not to worry about the financial stuff.
5. During a recorded jail call between Diana Cojocari and her mother, Rodica,
the women discuss a bag with money, withdrawing cash, and a theory that
Chris gave the girl away for money.
6. Previous requests for Wells Fargo documents included the time period of
October 1, 2022, through December 19, 2022. The documents indicated
the Wells Fargo account had been in existence July 30, 2016. Therefore it
is probable that bank records exist prior to October 1, 2022.

Therefore, | respectfully request the court issue a search warrant requiring Wells
Fargo produce copies of the items to be seized in Attachment I. | believe these
documents will allow investigators to establish a financial pattern for Chris Palmiter
and Diana Cojocari and may contain information pertaining to the disappearance
of Madalina Cojocari. The above requested records are vital to this investigation.

Non-Disclosure: That Wells Fargo and any other service providers, and their
‘agents and employees shall not disclose the fact that the above-mentioned records
have been requested pursuant to this search warrant. This disclosure may
seriously jeopardize this investigation, cause a flight risk from prosecution, and
‘may initiate the destruction of or tampering with evidence. This request for delayed
notification to the account holder shall not exceed 90 days from the date records
were sought pursuant to this search warrant.

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SIGNATURI IANT DATE

SIGNATURE OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DATE