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Summary  
The document details a series of communications and investigative actions related to threats made against President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Richard Jones by Everett Elliott, a resident of Roanoke, Virginia. On April 8, 1968, Elliott allegedly called the White House from Roanoke, VA, threatening to assassinate President Johnson, Senator Kennedy, and Special Agent Richard Jones. The call was intercepted by U.S. Secret Service agent R.J. Hankinson, who relayed the threat to the FBI. Elliott claimed possession of a .30 caliber machine gun and a double-barreled shotgun, stating he would kill anyone approaching his home. On April 10, 1968, Elliott was arrested by Secret Service agents at his residence in Roanoke, VA, and charged with violating Title 18, Section 875C of the U.S. Code for threatening the life of a federal agent. The FBI and Secret Service coordinated efforts to investigate the threats, with the Secret Service handling criminal prosecution. Local authorities in Roanoke were informed of the threat, and Elliott’s employer, Murray Biscuit Co., was noted as owning his late-model panel truck.  

Key People  
- **Everett Elliott**: Alleged perpetrator who made threats against President Johnson, Senator Kennedy, and Special Agent Richard Jones.  
- **Lyndon B. Johnson**: U.S. President targeted in the threat.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Senator targeted in the threat.  
- **Richard Jones**: Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, targeted in the threat.  
- **R.J. Hankinson**: U.S. Secret Service agent who intercepted and reported the threat.  
- **James P. Price**: Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, authorized prosecution of Elliott.  

Key Locations  
- **Roanoke, Virginia**: Elliott’s residence and location of his arrest.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Site of the White House where the threatening call was directed.  
- **Richmond, Virginia**: FBI field office involved in the investigation.  

Key Events  
- **April 8, 1968**: Everett Elliott made a threatening phone call to the White House from Roanoke, VA, targeting President Johnson, Senator Kennedy, and Special Agent Jones.  
- **April 10, 1968**: Elliott was arrested by Secret Service agents at his home in Roanoke, VA.  
- **April 10, 1968**: Elliott charged with violating Title 18, Section 875C of the U.S. Code for threatening a federal agent’s life.  
- **April 9–10, 1968**: FBI and Secret Service coordinated investigation, including searches of Elliott’s residence and communication with local authorities in Roanoke.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigative coordination and provided legal guidance on prosecution.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Intercepted the threatening call and handled criminal prosecution of Elliott.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Authorized legal actions against Elliott.  
- **Roanoke Police Department**: Notified of the threat and involved in local law enforcement coordination.

RFK Declassified Files

175-wf-27_sec_001_ser_1-.pdf

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