Daniel was connected with Jeffrey by Masha Drokova on September 7, 2018 [1] [4] [5]. Daniel was experiencing tough scheduling during his time in New York from September 18-25, 2018, but a meeting with Jeffrey was being arranged [1] [4]. In August 2014, Daniel was in Paris and met with someone, and also exchanged emails with Jeffrey [2] [6]. Daniel sent an email to Jeffrey on August 28, 2014, discussing his plans and a personal issue [6]. Daniel was also mentioned in an email from July 9, 2017, but the context of the email is unclear [3]. Daniel was described as the "smartest and most unique person" connected with Jeffrey by the person arranging their meeting [1] [4].