</s>104-10404-10057 CIA HISTORICAL P PROGRAMI RELEASE IN 908

Summary  
The declassified documents collectively reference U.S. government investigations into the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), including the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) and its operational challenges, procedural disputes, and attempts to reopen the case. Key figures such as Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, and Cuban exile groups like Alpha 66 are linked to RFK’s death or related events. The documents also mention CIA and FBI involvement in Cold War-era operations in Cuba, including the Bay of Pigs invasion (1961), and their potential connections to assassination plots or cover-ups. References to the Warren Commission’s 1963 investigation into JFK’s assassination are noted alongside debates over conspiracy theories and evidence analysis, such as neutron-activation testing of materials. Some texts contain fragmented or unclear details about individuals like Frank Sturgis, Silvia Odio, Maurice Bishop, and Antonio Viciana, with vague claims of CIA ties or involvement in anti-Castro activities. Social security numbers (SSNs) are noted but not included explicitly.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)**: Central subject of the HSCA investigation into his 1968 assassination.  
- **Lee Harvey Oswald**: Linked to both JFK’s and RFK’s assassinations; referenced in CIA and FBI contexts.  
- **Jack Ruby**: Killed Oswald shortly after his arrest, with events tied to Dealey Plaza in Dallas.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover**: FBI director mentioned in relation to investigations.  
- **Richard Helms**: CIA director associated with covert operations in Cuba.  
- **Frank Church**: Senate Committee on Intelligence chair; referenced in discussions about oversight and covert activities.  
- **Gary Cornwell**: HSCA chief counsel, involved in RFK’s investigation.  
- **David Alte Phillips**: Cuban exile leader tied to Miami-based anti-Castro groups.  
- **Maurice Bishop**: Mentioned as a figure connected to CIA operations or assassination plots.  
- **Antonio Viciana**: Linked to interactions with David Phillips and alleged ties to Castro-linked networks.  
- **Silvia Odio**: Claimed connections to JFK’s assassination and Watergate, with interactions involving CIA agents.  
- **Frank Sturgis**: Repeatedly referenced as a suspect in RFK-related conspiracies.  
- **Richard Sprague**: HSCA chief counsel; involved in disputes over investigative priorities.  
- **Robert Blakey**: Associated with the House Assassinations Committee and its public hearings.  

Key Locations  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Site of JFK’s assassination (Dealey Plaza, Gassy Knoll) and referenced in discussions about RFK’s case.  
- **Miami, Florida**: Hub for Cuban exile groups and CIA operations; linked to anti-Castro activities.  
- **Havana, Cuba**: Mentioned in contexts of CIA operatives, financial dealings, and Castro-linked networks.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Central to congressional committees (HSCA, Church Committee) and federal agency coordination.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Associated with Lee Harvey Oswald’s 1963 activities.  
- **Reston, Virginia**: Site of a conference involving Viciana and intelligence discussions.  
- **Opa-Lock Air Base**: CIA facility referenced in Cuban operations.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s 1968 assassination** in Los Angeles: Central to HSCA investigations and debates over conspiracy theories.  
- **JFK’s 1963 assassination** in Dallas: Investigated by the Warren Commission; linked to Oswald and Ruby.  
- **HSCA formation and operational challenges**: Budget disputes, procedural conflicts, and attempts to reopen RFK’s case.  
- **CIA covert operations in Cuba**: Including the Bay of Pigs invasion (1961) and anti-Castro activities in Miami.  
- **Warren Commission inquiry** into JFK’s death; referenced alongside HSCA findings.  
- **Church Committee investigations** (Senate Select Committee on Intelligence): Uncovered classified missions and connections to RFK-related networks.  
- **Neutron-activation testing**: Mentioned as a method for analyzing evidence in RFK’s case.  
- **Public hearings by the House Assassinations Committee**: Debates over conspiracy theories, witness testimonies, and investigative limitations.  

Key Organizations  
- **House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)**: Conducted investigations into RFK’s assassination and procedural disputes.  
- **Warren Commission**: 1963 inquiry into JFK’s assassination; referenced in HSCA discussions.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Implied involvement in Cuban operations, anti-Castro groups, and potential assassination plots.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned alongside the CIA in investigations and photo analysis efforts.  
- **Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (Church Committee)**: Uncovered classified missions and connections to RFK-related networks.  
- **Cuban exile groups** (e.g., Alpha 66): Linked to Miami-based anti-Castro activities and CIA operations.  
- **American Radio Company (Amex Lines)**: Mentioned in fragmented contexts related to media or investigative work.

RFK Declassified Files

00395218_newspaper_clippings_who_k_104-10087-10118.pdf

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