61 The story of how he managed to gain entry and live in the United States is complex and lengthy, but Hayhanen had skilfully crafted a new identity - as American-born Eugene Maki. Even his wife was unaware of his previous name. It transpired the real Eugene Nicolai Maki, who was born in Enaville, Idaho, on 30 May 1919, had left the United States and settled in Estonia. Letters which they wrote to their former neighbours showed that Mr and Mrs Maki were very unhappy and sorely missed America.