</s>Case Number: 175-WF-0 Serial(s): 95 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
This document is an FBI report dated January 2, 1969, detailing a threat made by an individual named Searona to political figures including Senator Edward Kennedy, Congressman Del Clausen, Governor Ronald Reagan, and President Richard Nixon. Searona, residing at 16250 Georgia Avenue in Paramount, California, approached Congressmen Del Clausen's office on January 23, 1969, seeking assistance. Upon returning to the office, he bragged about being "the best that there is" and claimed he had given orders to kill Robert F. Kennedy (Bobby Kennedy) and would later order the killing of Senator Edward Kennedy. He also stated his intention to be elected president in 1972 and threatened that Nixon, Reagan, Kennedy, and Del Clausen would face consequences if they disobeyed him. The FBI agent Walter M. Brady reported this information to the Los Angeles office, which advised local authorities in Santa Barbara, California, about the threat due to Senator Edward Kennedy's planned visit on January 24–25, 1969.  

Key People:  
- Searona (individual who made threats)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (targeted in threats)  
- Senator Edward Kennedy  
- Congressman Del Clausen  
- Governor Ronald Reagan  
- President Richard Nixon  
- Walter M. Brady (FBI agent)  
- Anthony Sherman (Secret Service agent)  

Key Locations:  
- Paramount, California (Searona's residence)  
- Los Angeles, California (FBI office)  
- Santa Barbara, California (local authorities notified)  

Key Events:  
- Searona approached Congressmen Del Clausen's office on January 23, 1969.  
- Searona made threats against Robert F. Kennedy, Senator Edward Kennedy, President Nixon, Governor Reagan, and Congressman Del Clausen.  
- FBI agent Walter M. Brady reported the threat to Los Angeles office.  
- Local authorities in Santa Barbara were advised of the threat due to Senator Edward Kennedy's planned visit on January 24–25, 1969.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United States Secret Service  
- California state authorities (Santa Barbara)

RFK Declassified Files

175-wf-0_sec_000_ser_95.pdf

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