</s>Case Number: 175-HO-13 Serial(s): 17-18 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
This document contains records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to an investigation into a potential assassination attempt involving Robert F. Kennedy. On August 23, 1968, a photograph of an individual identified as Sirihan Bishara Sirhan Sirian was shown to residents of Raywood, Texas, including Clarence Johnson, Jimmy Taylor, Leon Fregia, Percy L. Decuir, Martha Hagen, and Mrs. Appo Leafour. None of the individuals recognized the person in the photograph. The town of Raywood, Texas, is noted as having few residences or businesses, limiting opportunities for observation. Deputy Sheriff Will Autrey of Liberty County, Texas, reported on August 25, 1968, that his office had no information regarding an individual who allegedly spoke to J.W. Luke about a possible assassination attempt in California. Joseph Willard "Pappy" Luke, owner of Pappy's Stew House in Raymond, Texas, stated he could not recall details about a man who visited him on May 23, 1968, and claimed the photograph was shown to him by the FBI. Luke confirmed he had no television set, did not view TV for six months, could not read, and had hearing difficulties. He asserted he had not seen the photograph before and that the man described had said what he reported on June 5, 1968. The document also notes it is an FBI file loaned to another agency and contains no recommendations or conclusions.  

Key People  
- Sirihan Bishara Sirhan Sirian (individual in the photograph)  
- Clarence Johnson (Raywood resident)  
- Jimmy Taylor (Raywood resident)  
- Leon Fregia (Raywood resident)  
- Percy L. Decuir (Raywood resident)  
- Martha Hagen (Raywood resident)  
- Mrs. Appo Leafour (Raywood resident)  
- Joseph Willard "Pappy" Luke (owner of Pappy's Stew House, Raymond, Texas)  
- Deputy Sheriff Will Autrey (Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Liberty, Texas)  

Key Locations  
- Raywood, Texas  
- Raymond, Texas  
- Liberty County, Texas  
- Highway 90, Raymond, Texas (Pappy's Stew House location)  

Key Events  
- August 23, 1968: Photograph of Sirihan Bishara Sirhan Sirian shown to Raywood residents.  
- May 23, 1968: Individual allegedly spoke to J.W. Luke about a potential assassination attempt in California.  
- June 5, 1968: Luke reported details about the individual’s statement regarding an assassination plan.  
- August 25, 1968: Deputy Sheriff Will Autrey noted lack of information on the individual’s identity.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

RFK Declassified Files

175-ho-13_sec_000_ser_17_18.pdf

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