Philip Klein, president of Klein Investigations and Consulting, on Tuesday confirmed that his hiring is dependent on $25,000 being raised to pay him. That amount is necessary to cover transportation and lodging costs for a team of investigators, Klein said. He said he would cover separate investigative costs. His business is in Nederland, in southeast Texas.
Klein said he got a call last Wednesday from a friend of Lucas family. If the money is raised and he is hired, he said, I made it very clear: I am not coming for any family member. Im coming in to look for Lucas.
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Wichita police did not immediately comment Tuesday on the plan to hire a private investigator. More than 100 officers and FBI agents have investigated the child's disappearance.
Klein said he has been featured on the TV show "Dateline" and that Lucas case has drawn national and international attention. He has spent about 15 hours looking into the case so far, he said.
What could his team bring to an investigation that Wichita police and the FBI have not?
Thats a great question, Klein responded. He said he could assemble a team of specialists with search and interview skills who would bring a new, fresh set of eyes, who could uncover something possibly missed by police detectives.
If he gets hired, he said, I represent little Lucas. Im going to go find that boy if we can.
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