Thomas Riccio is co-owner of Universal Rarities auction house. He's the guy who informed OJ that Beardsley was trying to sell his items. Oddly enough, Riccio just happened to also record the entire incident. Anyway, I found this interesting info about Riccio:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive...72riccio1.html

what a swell guy! i wonder if any other auction house owners have such colorful pasts.

rudy.