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Summary  
The documents detail George C. Thomson’s persistent claims challenging the official narrative of Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) assassination in 1968. Thomson asserted RFK did not die on June 5, 1968, but survived until July 19, 1969, when he drowned on Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts. He disputed Sirhan B. Sirhan’s guilt, citing physical impossibility of the alleged shooting and discrepancies in bullet trajectories. Thomson also linked RFK’s death to broader conspiracy theories involving Fidel Castro, Sam Giancana, Jack Ruby, and other political figures. His claims included allegations of a cover-up, inconsistencies in autopsy reports, and connections between RFK’s assassination and attempts on Castro’s life. Thomson corresponded with FBI agents from 1970–1975, submitting materials such as his "Dallas Murder Map" (1964) and a 106-page treatise refuting the Warren Commission’s findings. He also referenced a 1969 car crash on Chappaquiddick Island involving Mary Jo Kopechne, which he claimed was tied to RFK’s death.  

Key People  
- **George C. Thomson**: Civil engineer from Glendale, California; central figure in claims disputing RFK’s assassination and alleging conspiracies.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)**: Senator assassinated on June 5, 1968; Thomson claimed he survived until July 1969 and drowned on Chappaquiddick Island.  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Alleged assassin of RFK; Thomson disputed his guilt, citing physical impossibility of the shooting.  
- **Mary Jo Kopechne**: RFK’s secretary who died in a car crash on Chappaquiddick Island on July 19, 1969; Thomson linked this incident to RFK’s death.  
- **Sam Giancana**: Mobster implicated in conspiracy theories involving Castro’s assassination attempts and RFK’s murder.  
- **Jack Ruby**: Alleged associate of Giancana; Thomson questioned his role in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Fidel Castro**: Subject of alleged U.S. government conspiracies tied to RFK’s death.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover**: FBI Director who received correspondence from Thomson regarding JFK and RFK assassinations.  

Key Locations  
- **Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts**: Site of the 1969 car crash involving Mary Jo Kopechne; Thomson claimed RFK drowned there instead of being killed in 1968.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Home to FBI offices and Glendale College where Thomson spoke in 1975; also the location of the Ambassador Hotel (RFK’s assassination site).  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Site of JFK’s assassination on November 22, 1963; referenced in Thomson’s "Dallas Murder Map."  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Location of the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI headquarters.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Alleged assassination of RFK by Sirhan B. Sirhan; Thomson disputed this, claiming RFK survived until July 1969.  
- **July 19, 1969**: Car crash on Chappaquiddick Island involving Mary Jo Kopechne; Thomson claimed RFK drowned there instead of being killed earlier.  
- **October 3, 1964**: Thomson sent a telegram to the FBI claiming Lee Harvey Oswald was innocent of RFK’s murder but noted the FBI could not locate him in their files.  
- **1970–1975**: Multiple FBI interactions with Thomson regarding his claims about RFK’s assassination, Castro’s attempts on his life, and alleged connections between political figures.  
- **March 14, 1975**: Thomson wrote to the FBI requesting prosecution of those involved in conspiracies against Sirhan B. Sirhan and alleging cover-ups related to RFK’s death.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in multiple interactions with Thomson over allegations of conspiracy and civil rights violations; received communications about JFK and RFK assassinations.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Mentioned as a location for Thomson’s civil rights-related inquiries.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Referenced in Thomson’s contact with Sergeant Zimmerman.  
- **Secret Service**: Implicated in Thomson’s claims about Nicholas Zorvors and the Bremer shooting.  
- **Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA)**: Revolutionary group active in California, claimed responsibility for multiple crimes including the 1973 assassination of Dr. Marcus Foster and the 1974 kidnapping of Patricia Hearst.

RFK Declassified Files

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