</s>LA 56-156 "After placing the cartridges on the counter the person standing next to the person who had order the "Mini Mags" then asked me to get him two boxes of the Mini Mags! then asked Me to get Him bullets. On returning to the counter if I find two boxes on 22 cal. Super X1 standard long rifle bullets manufactured by Winchester-Western Division of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. along side the other two boxes. "I"Total a total of a sales receipt arriving at a total of $3.99. I placed the four boxes of ammo. in a pack of $4.99, I placed in the customer yellow copy of the cash sales alley. I cannot recall whether one of both of these men paid me the cash covering the $3,99 sale. "I have been shown a photograph of Sirhan Bishare Sirhan by agents Bradford and Linker of the F.B.I. and positively identified this individual as high velocity, long rifle, hollow point of "Mini Mags!" high velocity to whom I sold the two boxes of "22 cal." on 6-68- "I Have been shown as a photographof a person Identified to me as a Sharif Bishare Shirhan by agent's Bradford and Linkner and believe that he strongly standsles the individual who was with Sirhan Bishara Sirhan and who I sold to the two boxes of the Sirhan and to whom it sold the "Super X" Western ammunition on the same date. "I' have read this statement, initialed all corrections and find it to be true and correct. "I/s/ Larry Kenneth Arnot "Witnessed: /s/ Norbert R. Linker, Special Agent, "F. B.I ., 6/16/68 /S/B. I ., Bruce Bradford, S.A ., F.B ., /S./ Bruce Bradford, 6-16-68" -595-

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into individuals associated with the Golden Garter Bar and Golden Carter Bar in Alhambra, California, during May–June 1968, linked to potential connections to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968. Larry Kenneth Arnot testified that Sirhan Bishara Sirhan and an associate purchased .22 caliber ammunition from Lock, Stock & Barrel Gun Shop in San Gabriel, California, on June 6, 1968. The gun shop owner, Benjamin Herrick, confirmed the store was closed on June 1 (Saturday) with no deliveries or customers present during Sirhan’s visit. Family members of Sirhan denied knowledge of his activities or visits to gun shops.  

Detective B. Ahronian reported that Andy and Carl Martigani claimed Sirhan visited the Golden Garter Bar in late May 1968, where he allegedly stated, “I’ll wait till he gets into town and then we will get him.” The FBI reviewed utility records for James L. Wilson, linked to Dorothy Manning via a Social Security number [SSN REDACTED], but found no further details.  

Andrew Martigani described sightings of an individual resembling Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (“Stirhan Stirian”) and another man named “Jim” at the Golden Carter Bar on May 29, 1968. “Jim” was described as white, 5'10", 170 pounds, with hazel eyes, sandy curly hair, and a southern accent. Dorothy Manning, a barmaid at the Golden Garter Bar, was discharged in late May 1968 after an incident involving an owner. She was later associated with the Purple Bunny in Norwalk, California.  

Eddie Ness, a former barmaid at the Golden Garter Bar, reported that Jim Wilson occasionally traveled with an individual named Bob, who resembled Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. Rhonda Green confirmed interactions between Wilson, Manning, and Andrese, noting their presence at the bar and other locations in Alhambra and Santa Ana.  

The FBI conducted interviews on June 9–13, 1968, to investigate potential connections to RFK’s assassination. Karen Haines identified James Lloyd Wilson and Stirhan Bishara (or Stirian) as individuals who frequented the Golden Garter Bar. Martin J. Campbell, a bartender at the Hole In One Bar, stated none of the photographed individuals were regular customers.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Described as white, 5'11", 130–135 pounds, dark hair, possibly Middle Eastern; linked to ammunition purchase and alleged statement at the Golden Garter Bar.  
- **Larry Kenneth Arnot**: Witness at Lock, Stock & Barrel Gun Shop who provided physical descriptions of Sirhan and his associate.  
- **Benjamin Herrick**: Owner of Lock, Stock & Barrel Gun Shop in San Gabriel, California; confirmed store closure on June 1, 1968.  
- **Dorothy Manning**: Barmaid at Golden Garter Bar; discharged in late May 1968; associated with Purple Bunny in Norwalk, California.  
- **James Lloyd Wilson**: Linked to Dorothy Manning via Social Security number [SSN REDACTED]; reported interactions with Bob Andrese.  
- **Andy and Carl Martigani**: Reported Sirhan’s visit to the Golden Garter Bar in late May 1968.  
- **Eddie Ness**: Former barmaid at Golden Garter Bar; arrested in 1968 for false identification; reported Wilson’s association with Bob Andrese.  
- **Rhonda Green**: Friend of Manning and Wilson; provided details about their activities and associates.  
- **Bob Andrese**: Described by witnesses as resembling Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; associated with Wilson and Manning.  
- **Karen Haines**: Golden Garter Bar customer who identified Wilson and Stirhan Bishara/Stirian.  
- **Martin J. Campbell**: Day bartender at Hole In One Bar; denied familiarity with photographed individuals.  
- **R.R. Campbell**: Owner of Hole In One Bar; United States Post Office employee.  

Key Locations  
- **Lock, Stock & Barrel Gun Shop**, 8972 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, California: Site of Sirhan’s alleged ammunition purchase.  
- **Golden Garter Bar**, Alhambra, California: Central location for interviews and witness accounts; associated with Manning, Wilson, and Andrese.  
- **Golden Carter Bar**, Alhambra, California: Mentioned in Martigani’s testimony as a bar where Sirhan and “Jim” were allegedly seen.  
- **Purple Bunny**, Norwalk, California: Associated with Dorothy Manning after her discharge from the Golden Garter Bar.  
- **Hole In One Bar**, Valley Boulevard, Alhambra, California: Mentioned in Campbell’s testimony.  
- **United States Post Office**, Alhambra, California: Location associated with R.R. Campbell.  

Key Events  
- **June 6, 1968**: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan and an associate purchased .22 caliber ammunition from Lock, Stock & Barrel Gun Shop.  
- **Late May 1968**: Sirhan allegedly made a statement at the Golden Garter Bar about waiting for someone to arrive in town.  
- **May–June 1968**: Employment and interactions at the Golden Garter Bar; Manning’s discharge, Ness’s arrest, and Wilson’s associations with Andrese.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Date of RFK’s assassination; referenced in discussions about potential connections to the investigation.  
- **June 9–13, 1968**: FBI interviews conducted to gather information on individuals linked to RFK’s assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, reviewed gun shop records, and investigated links to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Alhambra Police Department**: Provided information on Martigani’s reports about Sirhan’s activities.  
- **United States Post Office**: Associated with R.R. Campbell, a bar owner in Alhambra.

RFK Declassified Files

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