</s>LA 56-156 CROWE states he was in the W.E.B. Du Bois Club: at UCLA after he left PCC and dropped out before his 1969 meeting with SRHAN so that SRHIAN could not have known of this club membership while CROWE was a member. CROWe tried to fix the date he went out with SRHRAN, that is, the first time he saw SRHANN since 1965 which is also the last time he was saw SRHRANN since 1985 which is was interviewed. He was also spoke to SRHRN. CROWe went out with SIRHAN four weeks and two days prior to this date. CROME looked at a calendar and stated the date was Friday, May 2, 1968. CRONE recalled he began working was lost that Thursday, May 3, 1968, CROME worker he began before this date, that that Thursday. May 5, 1968 CROWÉ states he met SRHann about 8:00 p.m. just into Friday, June 2, 1969. CROWS recalled he had just gone. Colorado, Pasadena, California. They ate at Bob's from 1616 East to 9:00 pm. During this time and since they had not seen to 9.00 p m. During that time they ate from 6:00 am. mation, SRHN said that 1963, they exchanged personal info- graduation, and failed several times, was not currently working, and had not completed his education. CROWF about told SRHANA about completing his BA work at UCLA, about the W B.B ., Bols Club and the Student. Club of the CP. CROWES states he told SRHRan that the CP, USA and the CP in Russia functional differently and were not the same group. He also mentioned that the Russian Government was supporting the Arabs with arms in the fight against Israel. CROVE claims he did not directly tell SRHAnn turn was helping the Arabs effect helping Russie which in this impression could have been perceived by STRIHAN asks the question how he can be known what influenced SRHNA, Shadows never told him this was significant information, he showed him to accept this information of started enlightenment- ment, he accepted this information along with other information that CROME was verbalizing. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail testimonies from individuals involved in or connected to the RFK assassination investigation. CROWE (likely Charles Garry) recounts interactions with SIRHAN (Sirhan Bishara), including meetings at Bob's Big Boy Restaurant in Pasadena, California, on May 2–3, 1968, where they discussed political topics such as the Communist Party’s activities, U.S.-Arab relations, and horse racing. CROWE describes SIRHAN handling a small metal object resembling a spent bullet casing but expresses uncertainty about its nature. He acknowledges potential guilt over influencing SIRHAN but denies direct involvement in criminal acts. MISTRI (possibly a witness) corroborates their meeting at the same restaurant, noting conversations about political issues and SIRHAN’s possession of an object linked to firearms. TIMANSON, a hotel staff member, describes RFK’s arrival at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968, including security arrangements and the sequence of events leading to the shooting. GARDNER, the hotel’s security chief, confirms RFK’s preference for unarmed guards and states no direct observation of the shooter.  

Mohammad Badran, a student at Pasadena City College, reported meeting an individual named Sirian (likely SIRHAN) at an Arab Festival in Glendale and later at Bob's Big Boy Restaurant and Santa Anita Race Track. He described Sirian as quiet, intelligent, and non-confrontational, with no indication of hostility toward RFK or U.S. institutions. Abdo Jabra Malki, another student, met Sirian at the PCC cafeteria on June 4, 1968, noting his small stature, smiling demeanor, and casual clothing. Malki confirmed Sirian was later identified as the alleged assassin but had no prior knowledge of his identity. Harold L. Burba, a firefighter, provided testimony from June 4, 1966 (likely a typographical error for 1968), describing an individual following RFK at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He noted the man carried a rolled-up poster and fired multiple shots, with flashes visible. Burba took photographs of the incident, including RFK on the floor surrounded by people and the suspect standing on a table.  

Key People  
- **CROWE** (likely Charles Garry): Interacted with SIRHAN at Bob's Big Boy Restaurant in 1968; described SIRHAN’s possession of a small metal object.  
- **SIRHAN** (Sirhan Bishara): Identified as the alleged assassin of RFK; met with CROWE, Badran, and Malki; described by witnesses as quiet, intelligent, and non-confrontational.  
- **MISTRI**: Possibly a witness or associate; reported meeting SIRHAN at Bob's Big Boy Restaurant.  
- **TIMANSON**: Hotel staff member who detailed RFK’s arrival at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968.  
- **GARDNER**: Security chief of the Ambassador Hotel; noted RFK’s preference for unarmed guards and lack of direct observation of the shooter.  
- **Mohammad Badran**: Student at Pasadena City College who met Sirian at an Arab Festival, Bob's Big Boy Restaurant, and Santa Anita Race Track.  
- **Abdo Jabra Malki**: Student who met Sirian at PCC cafeteria on June 4, 1968; described Sirian’s appearance and demeanor.  
- **Harold L. Burba**: Firefighter who witnessed the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel, noting a man with a rolled-up poster following RFK and firing shots.  

Key Locations  
- **Bob's Big Boy Restaurant, Pasadena, California**: Site of meetings between CROWE and SIRHAN; also where Badran and MISTRI encountered Sirian.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Location of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968; security arrangements and witness accounts detailed by TIMANSON and GARDNER.  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Site of encounters between Badran/Malki and Sirian.  
- **Santa Anita Race Track, Arcadia, California**: Location where Badran reported meeting Sirian in 1966 (likely a typographical error for 1968).  
- **Glendale, California**: Site of the Arab Festival where Badran first met Sirian.  

Key Events  
- **May 2–3, 1968**: Meetings between CROWE and SIRHAN at Bob's Big Boy Restaurant; discussions about political topics and SIRHAN’s possession of a small metal object.  
- **June 4, 1968**: RFK’s arrival at the Ambassador Hotel; security arrangements described by TIMANSON; Malki met Sirian at PCC cafeteria.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Witness accounts**: Descriptions of Sirian’s behavior, appearance, and interactions with others prior to the assassination; Burba’s testimony about observing Sirian following RFK and firing shots.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into RFK’s assassination.  
- **Ambassador Hotel security team**: Managed RFK’s visit and response to the shooting.  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Educational institution where multiple witnesses interacted with Sirian.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in the investigation and security arrangements at the Ambassador Hotel.

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