indicates serious misconduct, e.g. federal agents firing upon people inside the compound while they were trying to flee the fire. Former CIA Director William Colby collaborated with Novel on the investigation of misconduct on the higher levels of command including the FBI. Novel originated allegations that U.S. Federal agents were guilty of murdering David Koresh's followers during the Waco siege. Celebrity advice As a private investigator, Novel gave strategic advice to various celebrities, among which were Michael Jackson and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Notes References External links Research by Jerry Pippin Show Interview by George Knapp Interview by Project Camelot 1938 births 2012 deaths American UFO writers Louisiana State University alumni Northrop University alumni Ufologists University of Southern California alumni Writers from New Orleans