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Summary  
The document contains fragmented records from June 1968 detailing FBI and federal agency investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). It references passport details for an individual identified as PII (possibly a codename or redacted identifier), noting his birth in Providence, Rhode Island, and travel restrictions. A passport photo is referenced, with details about his father, Paolino D’Alessandro, born in Italy, and mother, Margarita Pi Cimini, from Providence. The file mentions a request to notify the father in case of death or accident.  

Other sections reference FBI efforts to track individuals linked to RFK’s assassination, including Sirhan Bishara Shahran (later identified as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan), an alleged assassin. A witness, Earl Clandia Murphy, reported seeing a man with a gray object resembling a microphone near RFK during a rally in Washington, D.C., though the individual disappeared into the crowd. The FBI sought to interview witnesses and individuals associated with RFK’s campaign, including members of his official party and potential suspects like Zaki Anis (a Voice of America employee) and Bassa Akdul (linked to Saudi Arabia).  

The document also includes diplomatic discussions involving North Vietnamese officials who allegedly discussed plans to target RFK due to his peace advocacy. A U.S. Army International Rifle Team’s participation in a competition in Czechoslovakia is noted, with speculation about potential inquiries into assassination plots prior to RFK’s death. Additionally, there are mentions of threats against Sirhan and FBI efforts to secure legal representation for him.  

A separate section from June 13, 1968, references Chicago Police Department (CPD) reports detailing a murder case linked to the killing of Arab national Ader Rayyan in a grocery store on June 8, 1968. Suspects identified include Robert Smith (23, Norfolk, Virginia), Michael Walton (23, Chicago, Illinois), and Sally P. Miller (26, Chicago, Illinois). The CPD notes that Smith and Walton were associated with the Young Black Militants group and had ties to Robert Brown, a SNCC regional director. Weapons recovered included stolen firearms from Tilden Vocational High School, identified as .30 caliber revolvers with serial numbers 260044 and 11182293. The suspects allegedly purchased new clothing after the crime and disappeared without leaving contact information. A photograph of the subjects was to be sent via air mail.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK): Senator assassinated in June 1968; central figure in the investigation.  
- Sirhan Bishara Shahran: Alleged assassin of RFK, sought by authorities.  
- Paolino D’Alessandro: Father of PII (possibly a codename or redacted identifier).  
- Margarita Pi Cimini: Mother of PII.  
- Earl Clandia Murphy: Witness who reported seeing an individual with a gray object near RFK during a rally.  
- Zaki Anis: Voice of America employee linked to potential connections with Sirhan.  
- Bassa Akdul: Individual associated with Saudi Arabia and possibly linked to Sirhan.  
- Robert Smith: Suspect in Ader Rayyan’s murder, associated with Young Black Militants.  
- Michael Walton: Suspect in Ader Rayyan’s murder, tied to SNCC regional director Robert Brown.  
- Sally P. Miller: Suspect in Ader Rayyan’s murder; subject of CPD search.  
- Ader Rayyan: Arab national from Jordan, murdered June 8, 1968, in a Chicago grocery store.  
- Robert Brown: Midwestern SNCC regional director, associated with Smith and Walton.  

Key Locations  
- Providence, Rhode Island: Birthplace of PII; mentioned in passport details.  
- Washington, D.C.: Site of the rally where Murphy allegedly saw an individual near RFK.  
- Los Angeles, California: Mentioned as a location for interviews and legal proceedings involving Sirhan.  
- Czechoslovakia: Site of the U.S. Army International Rifle Team’s competition.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Crime scene (Ader Rayyan’s murder), CPD search of Miller’s residence, Tilden Vocational High School.  
- St. Louis, Missouri: Mentioned in context of family ties.  

Key Events  
- Investigation into RFK’s assassination, including FBI efforts to interview witnesses and suspects.  
- Witness report by Earl Clandia Murphy about an individual with a gray object near RFK during a rally.  
- Diplomatic discussions involving North Vietnamese officials regarding potential threats against RFK.  
- FBI inquiries into the U.S. Army International Rifle Team’s activities prior to RFK’s assassination.  
- Legal proceedings for Sirhan Bishara Shahran, including requests for high-profile legal representation.  
- Murder of Ader Rayyan in a Chicago grocery store on June 8, 1968.  
- CPD investigation into Smith, Walton, and Miller, including recovery of stolen firearms.  
- Suspects’ alleged purchase of new clothing and disappearance after the crime.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations, interviews, and coordination with other agencies.  
- United States Information Agency (USIA): Provided information on Zaki Anis and Bassa Akdul.  
- U.S. Army International Rifle Team: Mentioned in context of potential inquiries into assassination plots.  
- Chicago Police Department (CPD): Investigated Ader Rayyan’s murder and associated suspects.  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC): Mentioned in context of RFK’s campaign connections.  
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC): Associated with Robert Brown, linked to suspects in Ader Rayyan’s murder.  
- United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (USCIS): Involved in inquiries about Michael H. Sullivan’s claims regarding an assassination suspect.  

Additional content includes unrelated administrative notes, coded messages, and references to Sicilian connections, which appear disconnected from the RFK assassination investigation. The document also contains fragmented text with potential redacted social security numbers.

RFK Declassified Files

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