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================================================== Page 1 ================================================== BU 62-587 SECTION II Los Angeles Report 10/10/68 Pages 295-414* SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAN CIVIL RIGHTS ================================================== Page 2 ================================================== CA 56-156 Jos /pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING OLIVER B_ OWEN WHO ADVISED LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT HE HAD PICKED UP HITCHHIKER HE BELIEVED IDENTICAL TO SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAN IN LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 3, 1968 295 FJh ================================================== Page 3 ================================================== FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64 ) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA TION Date -7/10/-68 'OLIVER B OWEN also known a8 Jerry and Curly , 1113 N _ Mar-Les Drive, Santa Ana , California 9 telephone 839-0123 , ' appeared at the FBI for interview with prior arrangements for the interview having been made through his attorney GEORGE T DAVIS _ OWEN appeared at the office with BEN HARDZSTER a private detective and WESLEY GARDNER 9 a former Deputy Sheriff in Napa County. Both of these men were acting a8 body guards for OWEN Prior to the interview 3 GARDNER advised that OWEN had been under sedation and was somewhat tired_ OWEN was interviewed out of the presence cf HARDISTER and GARDNER _ At the outset of the interview 9 OWEN was advised that he was interviewed concerning his knowledge of an individual whom he had identified to his" attorney DAVIS and the press as Possibly being identical with SIRHAN B_ SIRHAN and the fact that he has stated that he had 'received threatening calls fron persons unknown _ OWEN furnished the following information: On June 3 9 1968 , he was in downtown Los Angeles on business between 3 : 30 and 4: 00 Pa m He explained that he has part interest in a fighter named RIP 0'RILEY _ He al8o i8 a_ minister and has been since 1937.. He said that he has approximately fifteen ponies which he keeps at his ranch at Santa Ana and takes these horses around to shopping centers to give free rides to children to them to come to church _ He said that his church is located in Oxnard , California , and that he kept some of the ponies at his ranch in Oxnard. His purpose for being in Los Angeles on June 3 9 1968 was to pick up some sporting goods for 0 ' RILEY at the United Sporting Goods Store He picked up 3 pair of boxing shoes 9 a white robe, some trunks and other equipment He had purchased his merchandise at the' sporting ~oods stone and wasproceeding an_HillStreet He_stopped 296 On 2/8/68 at San Francisco California_File # SF 62-5481 8 LA 56-156 SAs ROBERT B _ HERRINGTON and by # FERNEST -WOODBY PVA Date dictated 2L1QL68 Thi8 document containg neither recommendations nor conclugions of the FBI. It i8 the property of the FBI and i8 loaned to` your agency; it and itg contente &re not to be distributed outside your agency. being get ================================================== Page 4 ================================================== 2 SF 62-5481 LA 56-156 HEW :rvn at a stop light and two individuals ' approached his truck_ He said he was_ driving a 1942 Chevrolet pick-up truck which had a large palomino horse ornament on the hood _ When the two young men approached his truck, the taller of the two asKed if he was going out Wilshire Boulevard and when he said that he was , this individual asked if they could ride in the back of the truck, to which OWEN agreed. He described these individuals a8 follows : Nuber 1 Age Early twenties Height 5 ' 8 " to 5 ' 10" Build Slender Hair Black, bushy Complexion Dark , appearing to be of Latin American origin Wearing Sandals two-tone Mexican type Jacket possibly a vest and a chain around his neck with 2 medallion thereon . Number 2 Age Early twenties Height 5 ' 36 Build Slender Hair Dark, bushy Complexion Dark , with Latin American appearance Wearing Dark colored khaki levi type pants 5 dark gray sweatshirt and wearing tennis shoes , They proceeded west on Wilshire Boulevard _ At the intersection of Vermont and Wilshire , OWEN stopped for a traffic light and as he did 80 9 both men got out of the truck Number one went directly to a bus near where the truck- stopped and greeted a man and woman The man was about thirty to forty years of age and dark complected, possibly Mexican_ The wonan was dressed in slacks with dirty 297 stop long ================================================== Page 5 ================================================== 3 SF 62-5481 LA 56-156 HEW : rvn blond hair light complexion; possibly a hippie. Number two started to follow Number one but turned around and came back to the truck _ He opened the door and asked to ride up front to continue toward Hollywood_ When OWEN nodded approval 9 he climbed in the front seat pro- ceeded on leaving Number one at the bus stop. During the ride , the conversation of horses came up and Number two asked OWEN if he owned horses and he said that he did_ Number two remarked that he use to work at a race track and at present needed a horse OWEN said that he had horses for sale and offer; 'ed to sell him one for $300 _ They talked some more about buying and selling a horse and Number two asked OWEN if he could stop for a short time S0 that he could see a friend who worked in a kitchen nearby where they were at the moment = OWEN said he turned off Wilshire Boulevard onto a side street 9 the name of which he does not know _ He described the street as a deadend street that was several blocks long. He Parked the truck and waited while Number two went to 'see his friend_ After a wait of about ten minutes , OWEN decided that Number two was not going to return 80 he began to turn the truck around and leave As he was doing this, he observed Nunber two come through an opened gate in a fence behind which was a tall building with many rooms OWEN said that he was later advised by 2 police officer of the Los Angeles Police Department 9 University Station, that this building was the Ambassador Hotel When Number two got back in the truck, OWEN again began making conversation and asked the man if he was Mexican He told hin that he was not saying that he was from Jordan having either come from Jordan thirteen years ago Or when he was thirteen years old_ OWEN could not recall which he said_ He said that his name was JOE and gave a shrname which OWEN did not understand but which OWEN believed sounded like ZAHARIAS OWEN said at about this time, he was arriving at his destination, that is a shoe shop and tailor shop where he was going to leave the boxing shoes and the robe for 0 ' RILEY to have shamrocks 298 They put ================================================== Page 6 ================================================== SF 62-5481 LA 56-156 HEW :rvn on - He said that he parked the truck in the Hollywood Ranch Market S lot and took the shoes to a bootblack named SMITTY . While he was conducting thi8 bubiness , Number two stayed in the truck - He returned to the truck and 'drove a few blocks and let Number two out on the corner of Wilshire near a' bowling alley and 3 go-go topless bar Before he left Number two agreed to meet OWEN at 11;00 P:m. on the same corner at which time he would have tne money to buy the horse He met the fighter 0'RILEY that evening and left him shortly before 11:00 P.m _ and arrived back at the' agreed meeting place and observed a 1958 or 1959 Chevrolet off-white in color 9 in which there were three men and .a OWEN believed that one of the men and the may have been the same couple that Number one was talking to earlier at the bus stop. He could not a good look at the second man in the car Number two came over to the truck and showed him a s100 bill saying he would have the rest of the money the next early in the morning . OWEN told him he would stay overnight in Las Angeles and pointed out a hotel which was either St_ Mark 8 or St. Martin, which would pe where he would He registered at this hotel a8 J _ C, OWEN and requested the clerk hin a call at 8 : 00 a,m. However, he said that he was up at 7 : 00 a.m _ and just as he was leaving the hotel he received 2 call from a man asking if he was the man with the pick-up and horse _ OWEN acknowledged that he was and saia he would meet him in a few minutes at the truck _ As he was going to the truck he saw the sane white car as before parked at the curb and Number one and the whom he saw before 9 were sitting in the car_ The man who had been at the bus was standing by the truck and as OWEN_approached he said JOE could not make it" He' offerred OWEN a s100 bill and asked if he could bring the horse to the same location that night at which time the remainder of the money would be available OWEN did not take the' money and explained that he would not be able to deliver the horse that night because of a prior commitiment that he had in Oxnard He left the man , giving him his business card 9 which had his home address and an unlisted telephone number and requested that JOE call him if he was interested in the horse _ OWEN then proceeded to Oxnard on business and returned to Los Angeles the morning 299 girl_ girl' get day stay_ give girl stop_ ================================================== Page 7 ================================================== 5 SF 62-5481 LA 56-156 HEW : rvn of June 5 , 1967 . OWEN said he went to the Col 1 seum Hotel to See a man BERT 9 who own8 the restaurant and bar in the hotel: He had , at this time 9 three ponies in his trailer 9 which he had obtained in Oxnard.While in the restaurant he learned of the KENNEDY shooting hearing it on television_ Someone gave him a copy of the "Hollywood Citizen News" which contained a Picture of SIRHAN B SIRHAN , which he noted looked like the man he knew a8 JOE He discussed this with BERT and other of his friends in the restaurant and they suggested that he go to the Los Angeles Police Department , University Station which was nearby and tell them what had occurred , At fiost he said that he did not want to do this, but they convinced hin that a8 a good citizen this woula be the thing to do _ That same he went to the Police Department and them the same story that he was now relating. He saia that he was at the station from about 2 :00 Pam= to 7 :00 P.m. On June 6 1968 9 several phone calls were received at his residence which were answered by his wife and daughter and Qn each occasion , the person calling hung Up without saying anything When the phone rang again, OWEN said he answered and the caller said you mother blankedy blank mouth shut about the horse deal" He believes the caller was a man but his voice was not familiar On June 18 Or 19 , 1968 9 OWEN received: a call from the Los Angeles Police Department requesting that he come downtow to the Detective Bureau on the thira floor between 1;30 and 2 :30 _ He took another wan named PERKINS with himg When he arrived , the officer on duty asked hin to wait, saying that the officer who wanted to interview him was going to be a little bit late. OWEN explained to them that he was on his way to Phoenix and desired to proceed with the interview if possible . After a few minutes wait, the interview proceeded . He saia he was handed a nuber of pictures and asked to out the picture of the man who looked like the one who had ridden with him in the truck. He said that after looking through the Pictures_ 9 he picked out one stating that this man looked similar to the man whom he had given 3 ride_ He recalls that PERKINS askea 300 day , gave "Keep pick ================================================== Page 8 ================================================== 6 SF 62-5481 , LA 56-156 HEW :rvn the officer if the picture was SIRHAN B_ SIRHAN and the officer said that he could not answer this question: At the time of this interview he told the officer that he had received a threatening caii and that he would be staying in Phoenix 'for approximately one week On June 22 , 1968 , OWEN said that he received another call with the caller again using profanities, 1kedfiBiank something to the effect your mother blankedy mouth shut Or your family may be hurt" OWEN stated that no further calls or threats have been received . 301 "Keep ================================================== Page 9 ================================================== UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE "7-12-68 258 Ji PPERAL BURESU QE INVESTIC_ DN WISHINGTON 25, D.C. 2x81-; Director. Thc followving FBI recoxd, NUMBER 261 906 is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY CONTTRIBUTOR OF NAME AND NUMBER ARRESTED OR CHARGE DISPOSITION FINGERPRINTS RECEIVED PD Beach O1iver 3-28-30 investiga t1on Releesed Calito 19303 Robbery 3-28-30 FD Portland 'Oliver Brinaley 2o17- Di8 , Condt. Hold for Fed. Oregs . {22115 Autho 2-18.k5, $50 fin and 30 dejf . SO Santa Ana Oliver Brindley: 2-19-63 Arson & holding for Calif Owen Conspiracy warr Cos%a Meea . PD #97548 BRN 23790 PD Tucson Ariz Oliver Brindley 3-22-63 Warr #23790-Arsor Owen in the first deg 431521-M-187727 with intent to defraud Insurer land Conspiracy 80 Tucson Ariz Oliver B. Oiwen 3-22-63 argon #18701-M 302 Information shown on this Identification Record xepresents daia furnished FBI fingerprint coztributors. Where final disposition is not shown or further explanaticn cf charge is dcsired, corn- runicate with agency contributing those fingerprints. Notations indicated by * arc NOT based 01 fingerprints in FBI files but are listed only @S investi- gativo leads as being possibly idcntical with subject of this xecord. M,S_ GovrnucnT cpinting Ocrict '~_ TA Long Jercy Owe} Oven , fug by ================================================== Page 10 ================================================== Ubti 6i703 WAl25 DE?AMERGT 0F JUSTiCe 8(-12-68 256 JTN FEDERAL BJREAI; OF' INVESTHGATIO WASHINGTON, DC. 20537 1 4 BU The folloving FBI record, NUMBER 4, 261 906 is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprinf contributors. WHERE FINAL DISPOSITION IS,NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTINC THOSE FINCERPRINTS. CONTRIBUTOR OF {ARRESTED Or FINGERPRINTS NAME AND NUMBER RECEIYED CHARGE DISPOSITION Civil print frojn Calif S Bu #8-31697 WaS identified ivith this record and returned to conkributor ~24-59 Civil print frofn St Athl- tic Comm Sacramento Calif #17724 w 2 identified mith this recprd and returned to contributor 8.27-62 303 Notations indicated by are NOT based ori fingerprints in FB} files but are listed only as invesiigative leads Cs being possibly identical with subject of this record. John Edgar Hoover Director ================================================== Page 11 ================================================== LA 56-156 Jos/pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING ALLEGATION THAT SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAN WAs SEEN ON JUNE 2 AT RES IDENCE OF MR _ AND MRS BENJAMIN BEN-EZRA LYNWOOD CALIFORNIA 304 1968 ================================================== Page 12 ================================================== CA 56-156 Jos /pjc It was previouely reported that in the early afternoon of June 2, 1968 9 an individual regembling SIRHAN BLSHARA SIRHAN visited a family at 11247 Duncan Avenue , Lynwood , Ca lifornia JACQUEL INE TRIVISONO _ 9 11244 Duncan Avenue Lynwood_ 9 was the individual furnishing thig informa tion, and according to the records of the Lynwood 5 California 9 Police Department 9 she is a well-known and notorious police complainant _ Lynwood Police Department recorde indicated she had numerous arrests dating ba ck to 1937 and ha 8 in the paet operated as a madam and is generally regarded by the ii M1l police as being a nut _ Investigation determined that the BEN-EZRA family reside at 11247 Duncan Avenue , Lynwood 3 and had recently come from Israel A neighbor observed the photograph of SIRHAN and stated he had never visitea the BEN-EZRA residence to his knowledge _ Following are results of an interview with Mrg _ ESTHER BEN -EZRA : 305 ================================================== Page 13 ================================================== FD-3 02 (Rev. 4-15-64 ) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA TION Date 9/19/68 Mrs _ ESTHER BEN-EZRA 9 11247 Duncan Avenue Lynwood_ 9 California, was interviewed and suppiied the folloeing information: Mrs BEN-EZRA advised that she and her husband, ELISHA 5 reside at the Duncan Avenue address with their daughter MARY _ She stated that she has been in the United States only for a period of about four and one L half years_ 2 having immigrated to this country from Isreal. She advised that she als0 has four sons in the Los Angeles area who visit them frequently She gave their names as DAVID , HIM , RHAMTN and EZRA BEN-EZRA She stated that she has never known SIRHAN SIRHAN or any member of his family. She said that any relation- ship between her family and the SIRHAN family would be extremely unl ikely due to her family S Jewish origin Mrs BEN -EZRA stated that they seldom had any visitors other than her sons as they knew very few people in the Los Angeles area Upon being shown photographs of the SIRHAN family, she advised that she had never seen any of these individuals before. 305 On 9/17/68_ at Lynwood California File # Los Angeles 56-156 by SA GEORGE M KLING/1av Date dictated 9/17/68 This docunent contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It i8 the property of the FB and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ================================================== Page 14 ================================================== LA 56-156 Jos /pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING WILLIAM ERTL 9 WHO WAS REPORTED IN ANONYMOUS LETTER ADDRESSED TO MRS _ ETHEL KENNEDY AS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR KENNEDY 307 ================================================== Page 15 ================================================== La 56-156 jos /pjc On August 13, 1968 9 U . 8 . Secret Service 9 Wa shington, Da ma de available an anonymous letter addregsed to ETHEL KENNEDY Greenwood Avenue , Hyannis Port, Magsachusetts, postmarked Chicago, Illinois 9 August 6 9 The unknown letter writer s tated that 8 Mr WILLIAM ERTL, 1402 Greenwood Avenue 9 Chicago , Illinois 9 was reeponsible for the aseas8ination of the late Senator KENNEDY _ 308 C . , 1968 ================================================== Page 16 ================================================== CG 89-61 NEB: jeo 1 The following investigation was conducted in Chicago , Illinois ) by SA NELSON E BOSE' on dates indicated: On August 19 1968 , it was determi ned, through Leonard 's Street Guide of Chicago and Suburbs the Chicago a ddress 1402 Greenwood is non-existent The Chicago Telephone Directory lists no individua 1 , WILLIAM ERTL _ On August 21 1968 a credit and arrest check conducted by IC RALPH MC CLAIN with the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Credit Bureau was negative regarding WILLIAM ERTL 9 1402 Greenwood 2 Chicago The Chicago indices are negative regarding ERTL and contain no reference regarding a large or theft of cashier 's checks , from the University 'Naebbeal Bank,echicago. 308 ================================================== Page 17 ================================================== Ca 56-156 JOS/pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING HOWARD PHILIIP ETHRIDGE 9 WHO REPORTEDLY TOLD TWO WOMEN WHO HAD PICKED HIM UP As HTTCH - HIKER ON AUGUST 13_ 9 1968 THAT HE HAD V il BEEN IN ON KILLING OF KENNEDY 310 ================================================== Page 18 ================================================== FD-302 (Rov. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date_ August_ 16 1968 Mrs RACHEL WHITE , South 2503 Teko Spokane 1 Washington, furnished the following information: WHITE advised that during the summer she is residing with her parents , Mr and Mrs HOWARD FOSTER , South 2503 Teko Spokane Washington , while her husband is working in Niilton-Freewater Oregon She stated that during the school year she and her husband reside at 12D South Fairway , Pullman, Mashington YHITE stated that on August 13 1968 _ she and her sister-in-law BONNIE WHITE 9 were returning from Milton-Freewater 1 Oregon , en route to Spokane Washington_ She stated that 2 left Wa lla Wa lla , Hashington, at approxima - 11.30 PH, they observed 2 young man beside the road hitchhiking in the direction of Spokane ,, Washington _ She stated tha t they felt sorry for the young man due to the time of night and decided to pick him' up The man ga ve his name as PHILLIP ETHRIDGE 2 age 19 and stated that he had come from Alaska and was on his way to Coeur d ' Alene , Icla ho He stated that he had been hitchhiking and as he had no place to sleep in Wa 11a Xia 1la Washington , decided to keep going en route to Coeur d 'Alene , Idaho WHITE stated that ETHRIDGE got into the back seat of the 1957 Chevrolet two-door hardtop, and s2 t behind BONNIZ WHITE who was sitting on the passenger side of the front seat . WHITZ stated that the vehicle in which she was driving belongs to her father 1 Mr HOMARD FOSTER _ WHITE stated that a t the time ETHRIDGE got into the vehicle he had oniy 3 sma11 cfene-colored suitcase She stated that she did not observe how he was dressed - WHITE stated that as they proceeded toward Colfax Washington, ETHRIDGE twice asked how f2r it was to Spokane Washington _ She stated that at approxintely 15 miles fron Colfa, %ashington he as%ed how far it was She sted tnat this time BONNIE XHITE was dozing and 2fter telling ZTHRIDGE that it was epproximately 15 miles she 311 On_ 8/15/68 at Spokane Washington File #_ SE. 26736311 8 by SA JAIES T _ DAVIS [ mm Date dicta This documen}-conlains neilher recomnendations nor conclusions of the FBI. If is mhe property of Ih e F8l and is loaned Io Ycur agency iand its canten}s are nol to be distribuled Ou%side Your agency. they tely ================================================== Page 19 ================================================== SE 26-26371 heard him moving around in the back seat and assumed that he was getting in a more comfortable position _ She: stated that approximately three miles from Colfax, Washington , he again asked how far it as _ She once again told him that it was about three miles to Colfax and from there a bout an hours drive to Spokane _ WHITE stated that a t this time ETHRIDGE informed them that he had 2 gun pointed at BONNIE S head a nd that he was naked and if either girl looked back he would shoot_ He told RACHEL WHITE to continue driving WIIITE stated that he did not teli her where to drive and S0 when she reached Colfax, Washington__ ) she turned towards Pullman, Washington instead of going toward Spokane She stated tha t the reason she turned toward Pullman was tha t the traffic is usua lly heavier between Pullman a nd Colfax a hd-there are more farm houses between Pullman and Colfax than there are be tween Colfax a nd Spokane WFI ITE stated that while going through Colfax, Washington, they observed 8 Colfax- policema n and this seercec to ma ke ETTHRIDGE extreme ly nervols He attempted to cover hinself up and keep low as to not be observed _ She stated that he a lso did not notice aS they went through Colfax, Washington, tha t they were proceeding towd Pullnian inatead of Spokane She Sated that when he Was awa re thai they Jvere going toward Pullman it did not Seem to upset nim , WHITE stated that after ETHRIDGE inforned that he ha d a gun , he nade severa 1 statements to convince them of his seriousness a nd it seemed to build up his Ow n ego . MHIITE stated that he inforned then that he had killed two policena n and had wounded more men WHITE stated that she asked hin if he did this to everyone that gave hin a rice and he inforned her that it hed just been men in the past that had given him trouble and that he didn' t like to *ill wonen _ WHITE stated that he then_ asked them ii they had heard of the KZNNZDY assassination and the *illirg of HARTIN LUTHER KING _ YHITE stated that the +0+ they had informed him that they had 2nd he then stated thzt he had been in on those %illings and S0 he was not afraid to use 3 gun MHITZ stated tha t as they proceeded toward Pullman , Washington, ETHRIDGE informed them that he was going to have 312 ================================================== Page 20 ================================================== SE 26-26371 them undress and take their car and their money _ ETHR IDGE emphasized the fact that he was not going to in any way molest either of then. WHITE stated that outside Colfax, Washington they passed a dirt roz dl and a t this time he ordered her to stop the vehicle a nd back up She stated that she told him that she could not back up and then he informed her to turn around _ WHITE stated that she turned the vehicle around and headed back toward Colfax Washington_ As passed a road } now known to her as the Albion Road, he told her to turn_ She stated that drove about five miles up the road away from the highway at which time he orcered her to stop the vehicle _ WHITE stated tha t ETHRIDGE told her to get out of the vehicle a nd go to the left side 0f the road. She stated that ETHR IDGE then got out 0n the same side of the vehicle the driver's side He told BONNIE not to look but a t this time BONNIE turned around to see wha t W2S happening a nd he then ordered her t0 get out of the vehicle Onl the drivem 's sica 0f the car Both girls were told to crcss the oad while ZTHRIDGE stayed the c21' f2 then told them to undress THITE stated that they dlic 25 they were told a nd while undressing She noticed that ZTXPIDGE had 2 gin in 0ile hanc and had a peir of cark pants 0nl but did not have a shirt on She stated she did not obserye whether he had shoes on WHITE stated that 2fter undressing he then ordered the girls to leav? their clothes where they had piled them on the sice of the road a nd to wa lk in the direction 0f wbt is now 'nown to then io 22 Albicn _ She stated that the cer had teen' left Tunning and the headlights w2re left on 3h12 stated thzt t*e; w2l*2d awaj from the venicle uniil wer2 out of sigit 0f the 821' neclights 2nd then moved off th? road in to tha ditch where thay stopped walking 2nc s2 t cown in 2n 2522 7hich #2s hidden frc11 tn2 roac _ GEITZ stated that at no time had ZTHRIDGE nade any a dva nces what- Spevar towarc eithr girl_ She stated that at the time had undressed and were wa lking down the road she looked a t her me tch and it 72S 2:30 A.1, August 14 , 19s8- MfITz 3t2+92 ~12t sh2 ard 3C3G{Iz renined in the side ditch fot a pproxinatelj ten minutes 2nd dicn' t hear a ny sounds coning froin the direction of the car She dted 313 they they by thej they ================================================== Page 21 ================================================== SE 26-26371 that she then heard what they thought was the trunk being closed a nd 2 short time after that the vehicle moved in their direction She statec that ETHR IDGE drove past them and did not appear to notice either girl hiding in the ditch_ She stated that he proceeded in the direction of Albion, Hashington, and this is the last time that she had seen either ETHRIDGE or the vehicle WHITE stated that after ETHRIDGE drove past she a nd BONNIZ proceeded down the road toward the Colfax Pul lma n Highway She stated that they observed a road leading off the Albion Road and followed it to a faxm house reaching the farm house at approximately 3 : 00 AM She stated tha t they knocked 01 the door until the people of the house answered. She stated that they were given clothing and the farmer called the Whitman County Sheriff' s Office and reported the incident _ A short time later Deputy BZRT EATON of the Whitman County Sheriff' s Offica came to the farm house and began investigation of the incident: WHITZ furnished the following clescription 0f the individual known to her 2s PHILIIPZHRIDGZ_ Race White Sex Ha 1e Ha ir Bleck Height 5 ' 7#' Weight 150 poundls Build Medium Complexion Dark complected 2nd had Indian features Speech Spoke witi a lisp and had 2 very distinguishebla voice 314 ================================================== Page 22 ================================================== FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date August 16 1938 Miss BONNIE LOUISE HHITE , 1303 South Crestline ) Spokane Washington, furnished the following information: WHITE advised that on Augus t 13 1968 , she and her sister-in-law, RACHEL WAITE ) were returning from Milton Freewater Oregon to Spokane Washington _ She stated that at approrima- 11:30 PM they left Wa 1la Ha lla , Washington and observed a ma n standing on the side of the road hitchhiking nezi what is known as the Bacon Road. WHITK stated tha t sie has hitchhiked before and therefore understands that it is hard to get a ride ) especially late at night , and therefore they decided to offer assistance to the individua 1 hitchhiking She stated that the ma n into the back seat 0f the vehicle and told them that his nane was PHILLIP ETHRIDGE a nd that he was 19 years of age . She stated that when he entered the car he had with hin 2 sma11 creme-colored suitcase: WHITE stated that ETHRIDGE told them that he was going from Alaska to Coeur d 'Alene ) Idaho , where he had employment in a lime plant _ WFITE stated that a3 they. proceeded toward Colfax, Washington , she was dozing in the front seat of tke caf bue she heard the ma n ask RACHEL seteral times how far it was to Spokane , Washington She stated tnat she 21s0 heard some moving in the back seat of the car but did not thint anything of it Shle stated inat she then heard tke man state that he hac a gun 2 t the bac of her head and wes nared and if either girl looked bac he would shoot XHIZZ s ta ted tbat this W2S a short distance outside Colfax) Mashington_ WHIITE stated that a5 tnej proceeded to Colfax, "zshington the na n mace setera ] statenents which seened to be 2 n attenpt to scare them a na to build up his own confidence She stated that he told them that he had illed two policenen and had vouncied other ren _ 3h2 stated that he 2 1s? as*ed ~hem if had heard 0f the KEMNZDY 2ss2ss:tation 315 8/15/53 Spoka ne 9 #ashington SE "25-2637T, On_ File #_ SA JAxs T DAVIS + [mn by Date dicrarea Tnis document conlains neilher recommendalions nor conclusions of Ihe FBI; M is Ihe property of Ihe FBi ond is looned I0 Your agency; ifand ils conlents Jre nof 12 be dislribule: oulside Your sgency tely got they ================================================== Page 23 ================================================== 2 Sz 23-26371 and the killing of HAzTIN LUTHSR KING . WHITE stated that informed hin that they had a nc he then told them that he had participated in the tilling of {hese individuals and was therefore not afraid to us2 2 gun_ WHITE stated that she then asked him wha t kind of a gun he had, and he told the m that it W2s a 36 Ma user which was larger than 2 police_ man' s gun and had 2 hairpin trigger WHITE stated that whe they went through Colfax, Washington, they observed a policeman' s car a nd this seemed to frighten ZTHRIDGE 3 lot She stated that he attempted to get 01l t of sight and to hide in the back seat She stated 2s they proceeded through Colfaz_ ) and toward Pullman , Weshington, he enphasized the fact that h1e did not intend to molest either but was going to have them undress 1 take thar caf , and theix money _ WHITE stated that following the man informing. them that he had 2 gun pointed a t her head , she heard some nois? coming fron the bac seat that sounded li e he W2s loading the gun , and possibly opening his Suitcase whici w2s on the s2at beside hin_ She stated that ha had varned then not to lo0 back S0 she could not observe whz t w2s going 0n in the back seat . THITZ stated that outside of Colfax, Tashinzton, ZTHZIDGE told RACHZL to -stop after .they passed a dirt rosc . RACHEL stopped th? vehicle and turned eround and proceeded bac < toward Colfax Tashington. 7hen they passed 2 road leading towerd what is now known as Albion 9 Hashington he informed RACHZL to turn tp the road. MHITE stated that they proceeded down the rod thiee or four miles a t which time ne inforned PACHZL to stop the vehicle He then informed RACHEL to out 0f the vehicle and w2 1* to the other side 0f the road. THITZ stated that the ma n told hei not to look out 2 t ihis time she had clecicled to loo 25 tha 0lan obviously W2s going &o use tne gun on them of a bandon them in the country_ She stated that she turned around t0 se2 wiat w2s going on and at that time he ordered ther to get out of the vehiele end join AACHZL on thia 3ther side of the od. She stated that h2 stood beside th2: vehicle and told both girls to undress #HITZ advised that tn2y did 2s h2 ordered and ha then tolcl thzn t0 proceed down tie nighwaj Sh1e sta62d tha: {427 wal.2d aTey {ros +h12 821 tomic Aibion, Tashington , untii were out of sight of vehicle , 316 they gir] get thley the ================================================== Page 24 ================================================== 3 SE 26-26371 a t which tine they left the road and hid in the ditch beside tne rod, She stated that they stayed in the ditch for over ten nutes a nd during that period of tine they neard what they deciced W2s the trunk 0f the vehicle being closed. WHITE stated that after ten to fifteen minutes the vehicle passed them and proceeded towaid Albion Wash _ ington_ She stated that after ETHRIDGZ drove past them they then back on the road and proceeded to the Pullman-Colfax Highway _ She stated that when they found a road leading off the Albion Highway up to a farm house ) they proceeded to the farm" house beat on the door until they got the pzople of the house up, and informed them 0f what had happened . She stated that this wes at 2pproxi- ma tely 3 : 00 AM _ The people of the house gave them clothing and notified the Whitia n County Sheriff's Office WHITE furnished the followi description of the individual known to her as PHILLIP ETHRIDGZ: Race White Sex Ma le Ha ir Black Height 5 ' 7" Weight 157 pounds Builcl Medium Conplexion Dark conplected like an Indian Of Zskimo Speech Spoke With 2 lisp and had 2 very distinguishable voice _ 317 mi gox ng ================================================== Page 25 ================================================== FD-3 02 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 8/23/68 Date HOWARD PHILLIP ETHRIDGE wa8 advised of the personal and official identity 0f SA STEINAR E GORUD , FBI, and Lieutenant E. La LUCAS , Lewiston, Idaho Police Department _ He was advised that he wa8 being interviewed about hi8 parti- cipation in the theft of a 1967 Chevrolet two door 9 Washington license CHX 332 from Colfax, Washington to Lewiston, Idaho _ ETHRIDGE was warned 0f hig rights and waived them a8 shown on an executed rights and waiver form, He furnished the following signed statement: "Lewiston, Idaho 8/14/68 HOWARD PHILIP ETHRIDGE 9 furnish the following voluntary statement to Steiner E. Gorud, who has identified himself to me a8 a Special Agent of the FBI and to Lt_ E. La Luca8 , Lewiston Police Dept. 9 Lewiston, Idaho . "I have Voluntarily signed a rights and waiver form_ "I was hitchhiking from Bullingham, Washington to Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho I left Bullingham on Monday 8/12/68 _ I a ride t0 Walla Walla, Washington arriving here about 12:30 PM the night of 8/13/68 _ "I was hitchhiking north out of Walla Walla headed for Coeur d ' Alene when I was levcceat"? by two women traveling in a 1967 red Chevrolet door sedan, on the outskirts of Walla Walla Wash They picked me up about 12:30 AM '8714/68 = They gaid they were headed for Spokane 9 Wash _ On 8/14/68 at Lewiston, Idaho File # 26-22889 SA STEINAR Ea GORUD/imv /a1d 8/19/68 by Date dictated Thig document containg neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI: It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. "I, got B T 318 ================================================== Page 26 ================================================== 2 BT 26-22889 "When we close to Colfax, Washlngton, I told the women I had a gun and I told them not to turn around, I ordered the woman who was driving to drive off the main highway onto a side road_ Thig was pretty close to Colfax, Washington_ We drove foz about 5 or 6 miles and I ordered the driver to stop the car_ "I then ordered both women to get out of the car_ I had a gun in my right hand , pointed at the ground_ "I then ordered both women to take a11 their clothes off They took their clothes off and placed their clothing on the ground _ I then told then to start walking, the same direction the car was headed "I picked up their clothing and them in the back seat of the car I drove along the road the same direction the wcmen were walking_ I must have passec the Fomen because I did not see them after I started driving the car "I drove for about 3 miles and got back on the main, blacktop, highway 9 the highway between Colfax, Washington and Pullman, Washington_ "I drove along the highway _ 9 towards Pullman, for about miles where I stopped along the right 8ide boett5 of the highiay_ I got out of the car with the womeng clothing, walked acros8 the highway and tossed the clothing along the left side (East) of the highway . "I then drove through Pullman, Washington and South toward Lewiston, Idaho. 319 got put ================================================== Page 27 ================================================== 3 BT 26-22889 "Just after I left Pullman, police cars started chaging me . I wa8 traveling down a hill near Lewlston, Idaho when I was arrested , "I stole the gun I used against the women at Monroe , Washington while on my from Bellingham, Washington to Coeur dalene, Idaho. "i stole a white suit case_ clothing, movie camera , clock radio, electric ciock and items of jewelery at Bellingham, Washington just before 1 left here on 8/12/68 . "i wish to state that the only items of clothing I took off 9 while I was with the two women, wa8 my shirt. I took my shirt off because it was stuffy in the car "I have read this statment ~ congisting of this page and two other pages _ The statment 18 true and correct to the best of my knowledge. n "/8/ Howard P. Ethridge "Witnesses : "/e/ Stehar E. Gorud , Special Agent_ 9 FBI " "/s/ E. Lo Lucas Lt of Police ETHRIDGE was shown the 7.65 Hauser Automatic Pistol, Serial Number 817,199, and he admitted that thig wa8 the pistol used by him when ordering the two women to disrobe_ J-.320 trip ================================================== Page 28 ================================================== BI 26-22889 Prior to furnishing the above signed statement 9 ETHRIDGE said that he had stolen the 1967 Chevrolet at Walla Walla Washington, about. 11:30 p m, on August 13, 1968 _ He also claimed that he had purchased the items in the suitcase, which was in his possession when arrested . The following 18 the physieal description of ETHRIDGE as obtained from interview and obgervation: Race Half Indian Sex Male Birth Data PE Roslaud , Wa shington # Height 5'92 Weight 160 Eyes Brown Hair Black Tattoog "HOWARD" upper left arm; Letter "E" left forearm Arrest Record Admits one arrest at Sunnyside_ 9 Washington over one year ago for vagrancy Father VERNON ETHRIDGE Deceased Mother VIOLET HOY Everson, Washington Home Address Route 1 Remarks EYeRfDGs waahisgton to be one-half Cherokee Indian 321 ================================================== Page 29 ================================================== LA 56-156 Jos/pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING ALLEGATION THAT SIRHAN BISHARA STRHAN WAS WELL KNOWN TO THE WAITRESSES AT THE RED LION RESTAURANT POMONA CALIFORNIA 322 ================================================== Page 30 ================================================== 1 LA 56-156 JOS/rem Information was received by the Los Angeles Office of the FBI in late June 1968, that SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAN had eaten at the Red Lion Restaurant in Pomona 9 California, on a number of occasions IC was further indicated that SIRHAN was Well known to the waitresse8 at the Red Lion Restaurant 323 ================================================== Page 31 ================================================== LA 56-156 JEH /dey Thefollowing investigation was conducted by SA JAMES E_ HOFFER : AT PaMONA CALIFORNIA Various attempts were made to contact LOUISE KALSO (phonetic) at the Red Lion Restaurant, Foothill Boulevard , and North Garey Avenue On July 30_ 1968 , CAROL TAVER 9 head waitrese 9 Red Lion Inn_ 9 Foothill Boulevard and North Garey Avenue 9 advised that LOTISE KELLIS is a waitress emplojyed by the Red Lion Inn 9 however she is on an extended vacation in the east and it ig unknown exactly when she will return Mre _ TAVER was asked regarding her knowledge as to the information that SIRHAN SIRHAN wa8 well known to the waitresses at the Red Lion Inn Mrg TAVER stated that this is strictly a rumor inasmuch as there was an individual who had eaten at the Red Lion Inn on several occasions prior to the murder of Senator ROBERT KENNEDY and that they have not seen the individual since the murder She stated that after pictures came out in the newspapers of SIRHAN SIRHAN , there were remarks made that the individual who had eaten there resembled STRHAN SIRHAN very much and it was felt poss#ble by some of the girls that this was SIRHAN SIRHAN She stated , however that none of the waitresses at the reataurant were personally acguainted with the individual other than having waited upon him several times and that none of the waitresses knowa_ any personal background or any personal information whatsoever about this individual 9 in fact they do not even know his name nor do they know that thig is the same individual known a8 STRHAN SIRHAN Mrs TAVER stated that ghe i8 guite certain that LOUISE KELLIS has no further information than any of the rest of the girls regarding thig individual 324 ================================================== Page 32 ================================================== FD-3 02 (Rev. 4-15-64 ) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 8/28/68 LOUISE KELLIS , waitress , Red Line Inn 9 Foothill Boulevard and North Garey Avenue 9 advised Ghe heard other waitresses talking about seeing a patron at this location resembling SIRHAN S IRHAN 9 however she said she had never seen Such person and had no first hand knowledge of him 0 325 On 8/20/68_ at Pomona_ California File # Los les' 56-156 by SAEERD_La BAPP_ JR Ivla_ Date dictated 8/2768 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. Ange ================================================== Page 33 ================================================== LA 56-156 jos /pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING ADA BUTEAU , HARTFORD , CONNECTICUT 9 WHO TELE- PHONICALLY CONTACTED THE WHTTE HOUSE ON JUNE 28 1968 9 AND STATED SHE KNEW A PERSON WFIO ASSISTED SIRHAN IN KILLING SENATOR KENNEDY 326 ================================================== Page 34 ================================================== 1 IA 56-156 jos/pjc On July 6, 1968 U , S . Secret Service , Washington_ 9 D advised that at 3814 p . m. , June 28 , 1968 9 ADA BUTEAU 9 51 Congress Street, Hartford 9 Connecticut 9 telephonically contacted the White House BUTEAU was extremely upget and adviged that she knew a person who assisted SIRHAN in killing Senator KENNEDY BUTEAU stated she wa8 walking on Congress Street on June 27 1968 9 when thig person_ 9 who identified hingelf a8 MERRILL ROGERS , cane up beside her and followed her home and into her apartment ROGERS told BUTEAU he was a communis t; and when BUTEAU asked him a question about Senator KENNEDY 9 ROGERS allegedly told her that he knew both Preeident KENNEDY and Senator KENNEDY and that he helped SIRHAN kill Sena tor KENNEDY _ BUTEAU further stated that ROGERS had left a pocket knife on the table when he left on Which appeared to be dried blood , Following 1s result of an interview with ABA BUTEAU ; 327 C. 9 ================================================== Page 35 ================================================== FD-3 02 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA TION Date 8[5/68 Mrs ADA BUTEAU , Who resides on the second floor at 51 Congress Street , Hartford, Connecticut, was interviewed and f 'urnished the following information concerning her ex- periences on the evening of June 28, 1968: She stated during the early evening of June 28, 1968, she was alone at the Metropole Restaurant on Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut , having a few drinks She stated she later met a couple of frienda at the bar and convereed with them briefly . A short time later, a man about 30, who was drinking at the bar struck up a converration with her and a short time later asked if he could accompany her home . She stated she agreed and they walked to her apartment at 51 Congrese Street, Hartford_ BUTEAU stated that at the apartment he talled quite a bit and his line of conversation frightened her She maintained that while both she and her guest had been drinkings Were not staggering or incoherent in their speech_ She advised that he said he wa8 a communist, of Arabic origin, and Was ;; against the KENNEDY family" BUTEAU stated he claimed to know SIRHAN SIRHAN , the man who assassinated Senator ROBERT KENNEDY BUTEAU stated she became very con- cerned for her safety and in order not to agitate the man, kept agreeing with him She stated he was not rude while II 11 with her and made no pasees at her She advised that after about one half hour in hie company at the apartment she asked him to leave because she had things to do - She stated ne left Without argument BUTEAU advised that the man left a penknife on the kitchen table _ She exhibited the knife which was about two inches long of stainless steel with three blades, one of Which i8 a combination can opener and screwdriver, one a nail file and the remaining a blunt knife blade The knife bears the follow ins cription on the handle Ii Palmdale Service. Station, I; MERRILL ROGERS, PH 23631, P 0 Box 1200 The knife appears to be the type given customers for advertieing purpogee . The name MERRILL ROGERS is probably the owner of the service station_ No stains were noted on che blades On 731/68_ at Hartford, Connecticut File # NH_62-2477 328 by SA JACK_ U RICHARDSONZcLe Date dictated 8/1/68 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI: It i8 the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it ad its contents are 'not to be distributed outside your agency. they ing ================================================== Page 36 ================================================== 2 NH 62-2477 BUTEAU stated the unknown male never furnished his name She stated she has never seen him before or since She described him a8 about 5 foot 8 inches or 5 foot 9 inches , 150 pounds , dark curly hair, dressed in slacks and sport shirt She stated he had a dark complexion, and if he had not said he was Arabic, she would consider him to be of French extraction_ She stated he. spoke very slow ly and distinctly with a definite foreign accent which accent she could not identify a8 to nationality_ She recalled that the unknown male had advised that he had no formal religlon, but worshipped the Sun God _ BUTEAU stated she was very nervou8 follow the man ' 8 departure and about an hour later, called LINDA SLATER , age 14, a neighbor, to come up and discuss the mater She stated they then decided to call the White House and report the information She stated she placed the call_ 9 but wa8 nervous and turned the telephone over to SLATER, who carried on the bulk of the con- versation_ 329 ing ================================================== Page 37 ================================================== FD-3 02 (Rev. 4-15-64 ) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date July 18 1968 Records of the Hartford Police Department 9 Hartford , Connecticut searched on July 16_ 1968 , reflected that ADA BUTEAU. 51 Congress Street , Hartford , was born and has the following arrest record: PII DATE AGE CHARGE DISPOSITION 9/3/64 28 Intoxication 10 days , execution suspended 9/28/64 28 Intoxication 10 .days, execution suspended 12/15/65 29 Intoxication 30 days , execution suspended 4/18/66 30 Breach of Peace Nolle With the record of the last arrest there appeared the nota - tion "Mental outpatient"_ The records of the Hartford Credit Rating Bureau contained no information concerning BUTEAU as of July 16 , 1968 _ 330 On 7/16/68 at Hartford Conn_ File # NH 62-2477 SA EDWARD R WHALEN /clf 7/17/68 by Date dictated Thi8 document contains neither recommendations nor' conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBl and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. ================================================== Page 38 ================================================== LA 56-156 JOS /pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING ALLEGED STATEMENT BY JAMES RIDDLE HOFFA MEMORIAL DAY 9 1963 9 THAT HE HAD A CONTRACT OUT ON SENATOR ROBERT F KEINEDY 331 ================================================== Page 39 ================================================== 1 GA 56-156 Jos /pjc Information was previously reported that about Memorial 9 1967 9 while confined in the U S , Penitentiary 9 Lewisburg, Penneylvania 9 JAMES RIDDLE HOFFA was alleged to ha ve made a statement that he had 8 contract out on Sena tor ROBERT F KENNEDY; and if he 9 KENNEDY 9 ever in the primaries or ever elected , the contract would be fulfilled within six monthe Results of interviews of JAMES RIDDLE HOFFA and other inmates a t the U, 8. Penitentiary at Lewieburg have previously been reported _ 332 Day got got ================================================== Page 40 ================================================== FD-232 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA TION 1 Date_ June 1968 EDWARD HUGH POLE Was interviewied at the El Paso County Jail Colorado Springs Colorado On this occasion 2 POLE described hinself as follows Date of Birth PII Place of Birth Philadelphia Pennsylvania Height 5 ' 93" Weight 160 pounds Hair Brown Eyes Blue Marital Status Separated from wife Wife KATHLEEN KRAFi' 5 age 22 , street address unknown , Phoenixville 9 Pennsylvania Son One son 22 months : Pernanent Address Route #i Box 25 7 5 Philadelphia > Pennsylvania Parents Deceased POLE stated he has resided at-Colorado Springs for the past six months , residing at 117 South Limit Street 2 and has been employed by the El Paso Garage, Security_ ) Colorado 9 as an auto mlechanic POLE advised that on June 13 , 196 8 he pled guilty to a charge of forgery involving the theft o1 a payroll check fcom his employer and expects to receive an extensive sentence to the Colorado State Penitentiary 3 Canon City > Colorado He pointed out he was previously convicted in July 9 1961 U_ S . District Court , Lake Charles Louisiana, for a violation of the Dyer Act_ He stated under the Federal Youth Corrections Act 3 he received a sentence of 60 days to 6 years . He pointed out he served 29 montths at the Federal Reformatory Chiilicothe 5 Ohio; was paroled; violated his parole four months later; was sent back to Chillicothe and served approximately one year; wa8 released on parole; was out 7 months ; violated his parole again; and on Decerbber 31 196 6 was incarcerated at the Lewisburg ) Pennsylvania ) Rederai Peniten- tiary_ ) from which he was released after completion of his 333 0 6L1L68 ot Calonado_Spnings_ColoradoF ile #_ Denvex 62_2416 SA ALVIN W BERRY ; by_ SA RANSOM NHILTLE' pab Date dictated_ 5/14468 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI: It is the property of the FBl and is looncd to your ogcncy: if and its contents are not to be distributed outside Your agency. 17 , again ================================================== Page 41 ================================================== DN 62-2416 AWB 8 RAW : pmb 2 sentence on July 19 , 196,7_ He stated that on or about Memorial ) 196 7 he was in the dining hall at the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary and at the table next to him was JAMES: 'HOFEA , who was talking to the two following-described individuals #i: Race White Sex Male Nationality American, of Italian descent Name Unknown Age 5 5_5 8 years of age Height 8 Weight Approximately the same height and weight as JAMBS HOFFA He pointed out that this man used to run at the prison track with Mr KOFFA 82 : Race White Sex Male Nationality American of Italian descent Name (FIRST NAME UNKNOWN) deJOSEPH Age Early 40 ! s Height 5 ' 10" Build Heavy build Peculiarities Feavy , dark beard even after shaving He stated on this occasion 5 he overheard HOFFA state to these two individuals that 2 " I have a contract out on KENNEDY and if he ever gets in the primaries 0r ever gets elected ; the contract will be fulfilled within six months M He pointed out that 8itting with him, POLE 7 and who also overheard this conversation ) Were the following individuals: #1: Name JAMES JOSEPH 0 ' BRIEN 0 ' BRIEN Fas being transferred in June 9 196 7 > to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia 334 Day ================================================== Page 42 ================================================== DN 62-2416 AWB 8 RAW : 3 442 : Name Unknown Sex Male Race White Nationality American Age Early 3 0 ' s Height 5 / &# Build Slender Hair Black He stated thi8 individual had robbed a bank at Cleveland , Ohio; had been at Lewisburg for seven years had been paroled ; and after two years on the outside 3 had violated his" parole and was back at Lewisburg_ He pointed out this individual resided in D cellblock and Wa3 originally from St Louis 9 Misbouri, and would have been eligible for parole back to St . Louis about the present time Approximately two weeks after this converbation POLE stated he was working in the clothing store and was there early in the morning prior to the store opening , and that JAMES FIOFFA came to the gate _ Recalling the prior conversation 9 he asked HOFFA what he thought about KENNEDY He stated FOFFA imje - L diately began an emotional tirade over XENNEDY' & use of wire_ tapping and HOFFA ' 8 conviction and incarceration at Lewisburg. He neded the conversation by stating, "Right now KENNEDY ' 8 in no danger; but if he gets into a primary op elected , I won t say how or when , but he 11 get knocked off W POLE stated there were no witnesses to thi: conversation. POLE advised that in view of HOFFA' s power and influence in this country , he feared for his life and under no circumstances would he testify to the above information 335 pmb gets ================================================== Page 43 ================================================== CV 175-16 SE2/klg The following invebtigetion wes' conducted by SAs EDWARD M. HARGRAVE and STAILEY E. PETERSON et Youngstown, Onio: ROBERT K. WALKER U 8 _ Probetion Officer _ 9 Youngstown, we3 contactedon June 28 "'1968, end he advised FRED COOPER 1s currently residing a& 2i2 Broadway Avenue 9 Youngstown, with 'nls mother FRED COOPER, 212 Broadway Avenue_ Youngstown 3 advlsed on June 28, he nad met' JAMS BOFFA e} the 0 _ 8_ Penitentiary, Lewisburg, Pa but steted they were not friends and he haa never engaged HOEFA in any conversation at any time He stared he kew Who ` ROFFA was , and recells that wnen HOFFA entered the Peeiteneze Y anoeshela dnotring 1967 , he overheard him 88y , here there'8 nothing I can do about 1t, end I'm TP just going to have to make the best of it_ HOFFA also indicated that it wa8 'just 8 piece' Of paper thet tripped bim up, which resulted in his conviction; however , COOPER never heare wbat it wes COOPER wes questioned specifically about the 8tatement ellegedly made by HOFIA on or about Memorial 1967 9 and- COOFURR stated that- if KOFFA made Buch a statement regarding the lete ROBERRT KEWEDY COOPER , did not overheer the srate- ment, and never at eny time heard anyone COmment about guch & statement _ COOPER edded that he never neard the name of KiEDY metioned by HOFFA 8& eny time' 336 1968 am, Dey ne , ================================================== Page 44 ================================================== FD-902 (Rev. 1-25-60) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGAT Date 9/5/68" DONALD L GEORGE 9 1007 Gordon Street , Lafayette 9 Louisiana 9 advised as follous : From about April 1966 9 to April, 1968 9 be worked as an investigator for j M INOS SIMON 9 attorney ; who has recently represented EDWARD . GRADY. PARTIN 9 Business Agent 9 Teamsters Local 5 9 Baton Rouge , Louisiana 9 When ' he became unable t0 carry on his relationship with S IMON because of persona bixgreements 9 he, obtained a position in 2 1968 9 as' investigator for F LEE BAILEY , "attorney, Boston 9 Mass = achusetts 9 who has been retained by interests representing J AMES R HOFFA. He has never talked to anyone who claimed to have heard HOFFA Say he 98 had a contract out on KENNEDY and if he ever gets in tbe primaries 'or ever gets elected 9 the contract will, be fulfilled within Six months" 9 or any S imilar statement concerning Senator ROBERT F KENNEDY _ He has had no direct contact with HOFFA at any time 337 On 8/26/68at Lafayette 9 Louisiana File # NO 173-994 by SA 's_DONALDL HIGHES and Date dictated 8/27/68 RICHARD A SMALLWOOD /DLH / cem Thls document contalng neIther recommendatJons nor concluslong of the FBIa It 8 the property of the FBI and 1s Joaned to Your agency ; It and Its contents are not to be dlstrIbuted outslde your agency: May ================================================== Page 45 ================================================== FD-302 (Rev. 1-25-6 0) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA Date 7/10/68 JACK S MARTIN 9 SR _ 9 18362 Esplanade Avenue 9 New Orleans 9 Louisiana 9 Vo luntarily appeered at the New Orleans Federal Bureau of Investigation Office in connection with another matter at which time he waS questioned concerning the letter he sent €o CHARLES D WINTERS 9 Teanster Representative in New Orleans , wherein MARTIN asked 9 "Why did HOFFA @nce out a Icontract 8 on both of the KENNEDY boys?" MARTIN stated he has no first hand information that any "contract" was 'put ut on either JOHN F KENNEDY or ROBERT F KENNEDY and that he merely made such a statement in his letter to WINTERS a8 a means of , irritating WINTERS MARTIN stated he merely wanted t@ See what the reaction of WINTERS weuld be MARTIN emphatically denied that he had any positive information that 8 "contract" had ever been out for ither 0f the deceased KENNEDY S 338 7/8/68 New Orleans Louisiana NO 173-994 On af File SA EDWARD J CARNEY 9 JR. and SA WILLEAM E DENT 3 JR WED /kmt 7/10/68 by Date dictated Thls document containg neIther recommendattons nor concluslons of the FBI: It 48 the property of the FBI and 1s Joaned to youf agency; It and Jts contents are not to be dIstrIbuted outslde Your agency. put put ================================================== Page 46 ================================================== FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF InVEstigATiON Date 7/1/6 8 1 #OWARD T] DYNN: 9 Correctlonal Officer, U . S Pen - itentiary, advised that he '18 well acquainted with JAMES KOFFA inesmuch 28 HOFFA worked under hi8 supervision for about nine wontha and he has continually been alert to HOFFA 8. activities . He 'advised he hag never heard the name of (FNU ) DE JOSEPH at the 'ingtitution He advised HOFFA $ regular dinner companions are 'SAMUEL DESIST and ANTHONY PROVENZANO Re "said, however there are 'always 4 nunber of individuals following after HOFEA and seeking to gain his favor 339 On 66124L68 at Lewisburg Pa File # Philadelphia_62_4929 by SA DELMAR H MAYFIELD JR cad Date dictated 5 42546 8 Thig document containg neither recommendationg nor conclugion8 or the FBI. It i8 the property of the FBI and ig loaned to your agency; it and it8 contents &re not to be distributed outside your &gency- ================================================== Page 47 ================================================== FD-3 02 (Rev. 4-15'-64)` FEDERAL BUREAU QF INVESTIGATION 7/1/68 Date 1 HOWARD TWINNING 9 Clezk 9 Records Office 8 U. S . Penitentiary Jade available the inmate files of SAMUEL DESIST 9 USP" #3292 8-NE and ANTHONY PROVENZANO 5 USP # 32623-NE A review ' of these 'file8 disclosed DESIST i8 a White male , Date 'of Birth 9 Place of PII Birth. Hepzibah 9 West Virginia, 56# tall, 185 pounds black - grey hair He 18 serving 18 years for narcotics Vioiation PROVENZANO 18 8 white nale , Dete 'of Birth PII Place of Birth New Tozk 5 0 7 % €all, 155 pounds 9 black - grey hair He 16 serving seven years for interference with interstate transportation and wag the head of the Teasters Union in New York TWINNING adviaed there is no one in his file 2 past Or present inmate? , by the name of DE JOSEPH TwINNING advised that a review of the Bank Robbery Releasee file disclosed one FRED COOPER 88 being the best poebibility Ior the 'person 8itting at the table with POLE COOPER ? $ file wa8 reviewed and the following information W38 obtained: He waa originally sentenced in the Northern Dis - trict f Ohio for bank robbery on September 12 , 1955 He was paroled on July 1 2 1962 , and reincarcerated on July 1963 9 for Parole violation , with 4820 daye still to serve He Was re-paroled on November 13 , 1967 9 and planned to live with his mother $ Mrs BERTHA COOPER 9 at 1238 Watts Street 9 University 9 Mo From January 6 9 196 7 until his release , he was assigned to living Quarters in D-1 cell block He i8 des - cribed a8 4 White male, Date 'of Birth Place of PII Birth Youngstown 9 Ohio , 5 ' 7# tall , 160 pound8 3 brown hair and eyes 3 cccupation T_ salesman CQOPER Wa8 8ent to Springfield , Mo 0 $ in August of 1958 diagnosed as "Schizophrenic reaction 9 chronic undiffer- entiated type 9 @s manifested by a history of disorientation , confusion , bizarze 'effeek 'and thought content with delusions of persecution The delusion of 8omatie illness persists along with hig effective_flattenings_reterded thought_proceaees Aith J40 On 6 /24/6 8 at Lewigburg_ Pa File # Philadelphia_62_44929 by SA DELMAR H MAYFIELD 4 JR cad_ Date dictated _ 6/25/68 This document containg neither recomnendationg nor conclusiong 0f the FBI: It i8 the property of the FBI &nd is loaned to Yow' agency; il end it8 contents are not to be digtributed outgide yoir agency. City, 25 ; City ================================================== Page 48 ================================================== PH 62-4929 2 "loogening 0f a8bociationg 9 mild depression and lethargy _ m By April 1962 9 he was diagnosed a8 still retaining fragmenta of unusual Deliefs concerning hie bodily reaction ; but not to the point it would interfere with his adjustment On the outsidea 341 ================================================== Page 49 ================================================== CA 56-156 Jos/pjc INVESTIGATION CONCERNING RUMOR CIRCULATING IN ISRAEL IRAQ, AND EUROPE IN MID-MAY '1968 THAT SENATOR ROBERT KENNEDY HAD BEEN SHOT 342 ================================================== Page 50 ================================================== LA 56-156 JFM/amc On June 11, 1968, Mrs HUBERT RTTCHIZ,of CORNEL IA GEORGIA advised the Atlanta, deorgia Office of the FBI that she was i98resent in the Holy Iand on a Brownell Tour from 4 to May 20, On either May 16 or May 17 1968_ JACOB HENIGMAN Israeli guide_ advised members of the tour that ROBERT KENNZDY had been shot The guice had no further information The guide made the same statement on subsequent mornings in response to questioning from tour menbers , but never retracted his statement Mrs RITCHIE said there were eleven other members in the Brownel1 Tour No _ 216 (Holy Iand Portion) 211 Of whom heard the statement mace by the guide She said chese tour members were fror a11 over the United Scates and she could only recall a Reverenc Mc CRA CKEN phonetic ) an Episcopal Minister from Cleveland Ohio_ On June 12_ $ 1968 , Mrs JACKIZ WOOD_ Brownell Tours Birningham, Alabama , advised the Birmingham 6ffice of the FBI that thirteen people fro throughout the United States were present in the group on the above described Holy Iand Tour This group was directed by Mr C.E. (JICK) KERNS , 313 South Camac street, Philedelphia 9 Pennsylvania Other members of' the tour group were 28 follows : Mr _ and fr8 RKLPH BRYCE 5925 Kayron Drive N.E Atlanta ; Georgia ; Mrs JUANTIA Bc LAUGHIN 25151 Newton Place Dearborn, Michigan; Mrs GENZV} VOIPZ 25135 Newton Place Dearborn, Michigan; 343 May

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