A press officer says a criminal investigation is underway . Brain Adkins , 25 , of Columbus , Ohio , attended George Washington University . Friend describes him as ` ` charming , articulate , a scholar and a gentleman U.S. Embassy press officer Michael McClellan identified Adkins and said he was from Columbus , Ohio . '' Paper says Adkins moved to California after studying language , culture for a year .
A press officer says a criminal investigation is underway . Brain Adkins , 25 , of Columbus , Ohio , attended George Washington University . Friend describes him as ` ` charming , articulate , a scholar and a gentleman '' Paper says Adkins moved to California after studying language , culture for a year .