</s>LA 56-156 OAL/clip On June 13, 1968, the above slides were displayed to Mrs. BRONS at her residence and she stated FERNANDO HERNANDEZ BRONS appeared to be the identical with the individual she saw at the rally who be identified with the person she SIRHAN. She said she felt relieved that this person had been identified and that she felt HERNANDez was the person she saw. - 702 -

The document details FBI investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, focusing on identifying suspects and gathering witness accounts. Key elements include Mrs. Brons' identification of Fernando Hernandez Brons as the individual she saw at a rally linked to Sirhan Sirhan; Don Graham's encounter with a woman who warned him RFK would be killed; Diane Vanderbof's conflicting statements about her interactions with Graham; Lloyd Everett Walker’s description of an exercise boy resembling Sirhan Sirhan; Edward Van Antwerp’s confirmation that "SOL" (Sirhan) lived with him in Norco, California, and his denial of any violent tendencies. Jerry De La Vega, a cab driver, reported encountering a man carrying metal discs wired to flowers intended for RFK, which may have been part of an assassination setup. Fred Cannon overheard a bartender at the Sheraton-Wilshire Hotel discussing a victory reception for RFK. Janos Radvanyi provided background on Middle Eastern Communist activities, possibly relevant to Sirhan’s nationality. Kates’ letter mentioned Max Stross and Micky Belfort, but no direct link to RFK’s assassination was established.  

The document also includes records from the FBI Los Angeles Division regarding evidence related to a 1963 shooting incident at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Officer John D. Dill of the LAPD received a call on June 5, 1963, about a victim, Irwin Neal Stroll, who was shot at the hotel. Dill arrived at Midway Hospital where Dr. Miller removed a bullet from Stroll’s leg, which Dill signed for and logged as evidence. On June 6, 1968, the FBI received a handwritten letter from T.J.J.’s Syner in Hollywood, enclosing a hand-printed note asking “Where is Oswald now?” referencing Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy (JFK). The note was forwarded to the FBI Laboratory for analysis. A typewritten envelope and message addressed to the NAACP Watts Section were also submitted, containing a message criticizing Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s perceived inaction. The FBI Laboratory examined the documents, noting IBM-style typing and watermarks, but found no matches to prior submissions.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified by Mrs. Brons as the individual she saw at a rally; linked to the assassination through witness accounts and descriptions.  
- **Diane Vanderbof**: Claimed to have spoken with Don Graham about RFK’s potential assassination but provided inconsistent details.  
- **Don Graham**: A California nominee for Congress who allegedly received a warning from an unidentified woman about RFK’s death.  
- **Lloyd Everett Walker**: Racehorse trainer who described an exercise boy resembling Sirhan Sirhan, possibly connected to his activities in Norco.  
- **Edward Van Antwerp**: Confirmed that "SOL" (Sirhan) lived with him in Norco, California, and denied any knowledge of firearms or radical behavior.  
- **Jerry De La Vega**: Cab driver who encountered a man carrying metal discs wired to flowers intended for RFK, possibly part of an assassination plot.  
- **Fred Cannon**: Bartender at the Sheraton-Wilshire Hotel who overheard discussions about a victory reception for RFK.  
- **Janos Radvanyi**: Hungarian Embassy official providing background on Middle Eastern Communist activities, potentially relevant to Sirhan’s nationality.  
- **David Eugene Kates**: Inmate who claimed knowledge of Max Stross and Micky Belfort but provided no direct link to RFK’s assassination.  
- **John D. Dill (LAPD officer)**: Received a call about the 1963 shooting at the Ambassador Hotel and logged evidence from the victim, Irwin Neal Stroll.  
- **Dr. Miller**: Surgeon who removed a bullet from Irwin Neal Stroll’s leg.  
- **T.J.J.’s Syner**: Sender of a note referencing Lee Harvey Oswald to the FBI in 1968.  
- **Edward D. Warren**: NAACP Watts Chapter President, recipient of a typewritten message criticizing Senator Robert F. Kennedy.  

Key Locations  
- **San Francisco, California**: Site of the Hilton Hotel where De La Vega encountered the man with wired flowers; location of the Sheraton-Wilshire Hotel where Fred Cannon overheard discussions about RFK.  
- **Norco, California**: Where Edward Van Antwerp claimed Sirhan (SOL) lived.  
- **Oklahoma State Penitentiary (OSP), McAlester, Oklahoma**: Where David Eugene Kates was incarcerated and provided information about Stross and Belfort.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to the investigation, including addresses like 3545 Oakridge Drive (non-existent) and the Los Angeles Athletic Club.  
- **Midway Hospital, Los Angeles**: Site of the 1963 shooting where Dr. Miller removed a bullet from Irwin Neal Stroll’s leg.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Location of the 1963 shooting incident.  
- **Hollywood, California**: Sender location for T.J.J.’s Syner’s note referencing Oswald.  
- **Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania**: Postmark on an envelope submitted to the FBI.  
- **Bellevue, Pennsylvania**: Postmark on another envelope submitted to the FBI.  

Key Events  
- **Identification of Sirhan Sirhan**: Mrs. Brons’ testimony linked Fernando Hernandez Brons to the suspect, while Van Antwerp confirmed his identity through physical description.  
- **Flower Incident with De La Vega**: A man carrying metal discs wired to flowers intended for RFK was encountered by De La Vega, suggesting possible surveillance or sabotage.  
- **Witness Accounts of RFK’s Death**: Don Graham’s warning about RFK’s assassination and Fred Cannon’s overheard conversation at the Sheraton-Wilshire Hotel.  
- **Investigation into Sirhan’s Background**: Focus on his alleged residence in Norco, lack of firearms, and no prior radical behavior.  
- **Kates’ Letter**: Mentioned Max Stross and Micky Belfort but provided no direct evidence tying them to RFK’s assassination.  
- **June 5, 1963 Shooting**: FBI and LAPD investigations into a shooting at the Ambassador Hotel involving Irwin Neal Stroll.  
- **Submission of Note Referencing Oswald**: A hand-printed note asking “Where is Oswald now?” was sent to the FBI in 1968, referencing Lee Harvey Oswald.  
- **Typewritten Message to NAACP Watts Section**: A message criticizing Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s perceived inaction was submitted to the FBI for analysis.  
- **FBI Laboratory Analysis**: Examination of documents, noting IBM-style typing and watermarks, but finding no matches to prior submissions.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted primary investigations into RFK’s assassination and analyzed documents related to the 1963 shooting at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Checked criminal records for Stross, Belfort, and others but found no direct links to RFK’s case; handled evidence from the 1963 shooting incident.  
- **National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)**: Received a typewritten message criticizing Senator Robert F. Kennedy, submitted to the FBI for analysis.  
- **Oklahoma State Penitentiary (OSP)**: Where David Eugene Kates was incarcerated and provided information about potential suspects.

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