Opinion: Remembering Sandra Grimes, mole hunter
Summary
Sandra Grimes was a CIA officer who played a key role in identifying Aldrich Ames as a spy for the Soviet Union. Her investigation revealed Ames' espionage activities, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Grimes passed away on July 25 at the age of 79.Key Facts
- Sandra Grimes worked at the CIA starting in the late 1960s.
- She took part in "Operation Playactor," which helped identify the spy Aldrich Ames.
- Grimes decided to continue her CIA work in 1991 to investigate why Soviet informants had disappeared.
- Her investigation found that Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer, was spying for the Soviet Union.
- Ames was arrested in 1994 and pled guilty to espionage, serving a life sentence.
- The Senate Intelligence Committee stated Ames caused significant damage to U.S. national security.
- Sandra Grimes passed away on July 25 at the age of 79.
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