</s>OC 89-64 A great deal on shooting and war and stated that it was too bad about President KENNEDY being shot but that he did not feel sorry for the man but did feel sorry for this family. The man who shot the gun was during the being shot. Mr. WISE noted that he was during The conversation talking about "riggers" and that this seemed, to anger the individual. WESE stated that the individual indicated that he had been in some type of military reserve until he had died not recall any of the details. but the WISE stated that this individual's talked a great deal about history. conversationals that he died not shootings, and then he Mr. WSE stated that he as recalls, this individual's death was and he noted that his daughter was day was the same day and he PII had comment concerning this. WISE stated that as he received. The individual stated that He had ben in Chicago, but the individual indicated that he has relatives in and lived in Egypt in Iraq did not live in the country Chicago, But the individual stated stated that she had money enough to survive in California but that the wanted to save his money and buy a car when he got to California. WISE stated That the individual never stated he had a gun that several times he made motions as if shooting a pistol with his finger. WISS stated that his let this individual off on Riverside Drive in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at about 10:30 p.m. that night. WSEE stated that he recognized the photographer on television and in narrative, the WISF has been shot and killed in had picked up at Rolla, Missouri, and taken to Tulsa, Oklahoma. WISE noted not that he and this individual were together approximately ten hours and that they did a great do not be very intelligently, WISI stated that that he does not recall any threatening statements made by the individual nor anything concerning his background in Chicago. WIST -107.

Summary  
The documents detail fragmented witness accounts, administrative records, and correspondence related to the RFK assassination investigation. DON WISE, a Tulsa, Oklahoma witness, picked up an individual in June 1968 who discussed military service, Chicago ties, and historical events; discrepancies emerged when comparing this person’s identity to photographs of SIRIAN SIRIHAN. PATRICIA WELLS (claimed 16 years old) allegedly accused the Kennedy family of involvement in RFK’s assassination, though FBI investigations found no evidence she authored the letter. Mrs. A. WANTUCK mentioned a woman named Arens who claimed knowledge of an assassination plot against Senator Kennedy. STUS PRUSZYSZNYSKI, a reporter at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination, provided a tape recording analyzed by the FBI lab. Administrative notes reference correspondence with President Nixon and unrelated case files.  

The second set of documents includes service request slips (Form DJ-93) detailing procedures for managing classified files, a Department of Justice routing slip (DJ-96a) referencing Sirhan Sirhan’s case, and letters from Sirhan Sirhan to U.S. officials requesting a meeting in San Quentin, California, tied to the Palestinian cause. A leaflet signed by the “Palestinian Women’s Association” linked Sirhan Sirhan’s trial to Palestinian struggles. Correspondence addressed public inquiries about Sirhan Sirhan’s potential execution for RFK’s assassination, noting President Nixon’s involvement and legal considerations under the Sixth Amendment. April Albers in Houston, Texas, inquired about Sirhan Sirhan’s execution, with a response from the Attorney General emphasizing administrative delays and presidential oversight. An FBI memorandum (January 10, 1969) references Special Agent William J. Nolan, Bureau Supervisor Henry A. Schutz, and other officials involved in the RFK investigation.  

Key People  
- DON WISE: Witness who picked up an individual in Tulsa, Oklahoma, linked to RFK assassination investigation.  
- PATRICIA WELLS: Alleged author of a letter accusing the Kennedy family of involvement in RFK’s assassination; FBI found no evidence she authored it.  
- SIRIAN SIRIHAN: Individual whose identity was questioned through witness accounts and photographs.  
- Mrs. A. WANTUCK: Sender of a letter to Ethel Kennedy mentioning a woman named Arens with knowledge of an assassination plot against Senator Kennedy.  
- STUS PRUSZYSZNYSKI: Reporter at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination; provided tape recording analyzed by FBI.  
- ETHEL KENNEDY: Widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, recipient of letters alleging family involvement in his assassination.  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Assassin of RFK; referenced in letters to U.S. officials and a leaflet tied to Palestinian causes.  
- Sol Lindenbaum: Sender of correspondence dated July 10, 1969, referencing Sirhan Sirhan’s case.  
- April Albers: Correspondent from Houston, Texas, inquiring about Sirhan Sirhan’s execution.  
- President Richard Nixon: Involved in administrative responses to public inquiries about Sirhan Sirhan’s case.  
- Assistant Attorney General Jerris Leonard: Responded to congressional inquiries regarding trial procedures for federal officials.  
- Special Agent William J. Nolan: FBI official involved in RFK assassination investigation.  

Key Locations  
- Tulsa, Oklahoma: Site where DON WISE picked up an individual linked to RFK investigation.  
- Los Angeles, California: Location of the Ambassador Hotel and FBI offices; site of RFK’s assassination.  
- Houston, Texas: Residence of PATRICIA WELLS and April Albers.  
- San Quentin, California: Requested meeting location for Sirhan Sirhan.  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters for Department of Justice and White House communications.  
- Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Amman: Locations referenced in diplomatic correspondence about Sirhan Sirhan’s trial.  

Key Events  
- Picking up an individual in Tulsa on June 1968 (linked to RFK assassination investigation).  
- FBI interviews with DON WISE and PATRICIA WELLS regarding potential involvement in RFK’s assassination.  
- Analysis of a tape recording by STUS PRUSZYSZNYSKI from the Ambassador Hotel.  
- Discrepancies in identifying SIRIAN SIRIHAN through photographs and witness accounts.  
- Sirhan Sirhan’s trial and potential execution for RFK’s assassination; subject of public and governmental correspondence.  
- Legal debates over trial locations under the Sixth Amendment; discussed in responses to congressional inquiries.  
- Internal FBI coordination with federal agencies; highlighted in January 1969 memorandum.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in RFK assassination investigation via Special Agent William J. Nolan and tape analysis.  
- Department of Justice: Handled legal inquiries, correspondence, and administrative routing.  
- U.S. Embassy in Beirut: Received a leaflet related to Sirhan Sirhan’s trial.  
- Palestinian Women’s Association: Signed the leaflet discussing Sirhan Sirhan’s actions as political.  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Mentioned in administrative notes regarding case files.

RFK Declassified Files

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