</s>LA 56-156 He further pointed out that BOB tried to talk about politics all the time, which WILSON was not interested in, therefore, never paid much attention to the conversation. He did recall all the one occasion while they were not interested. He talking about the time they were talking to the bar was talking him to "cool it!" WILSON said the last time he saw BOB was on the evening of May 29, 1968, at the bar where the aforemented incident occurred. WILTON furnished the following description and back- ground. information regarding Bob. Race White Sex Male Age 24 years Height 5"1" - 5"1"- 5"5" Height Height Thin Pounds Hair Black, combined straight back Characteristics Spoke with an accent, knew Karate Complexion Olive Relatives Mother, father and brother WILISON was driven to Commerce, California, and obtained a page of an address book from RHONDA GREEN which read: "BOB ANDRESSE, 573-0015" WILCON explained this was the BOB he worked with who frequent to the Golden Garter with him. WILASON furnished this with the BOb he worked within who WILson furnished the Following background information: Race White Sex Male Birth Data Chandler, Oklahoma Height Height 5"10" 66 pounds Height Hair Brown, curly Hair Grey 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains multiple FBI FD-302 forms and police department records detailing witness accounts related to Robert F. Kennedy’s May 20, 1968, reception at Robbie's Restaurant in Pomona, California, and subsequent inquiries into SIRHAN BISHARA (SIRHAHAN), a suspect linked to the RFK assassination. Officers Vern Allen Miller and William H. Schneid observed interactions between a woman near the restaurant’s kitchen door and Schneid, who later noted her reappearing on the stairs, possibly accompanied by a man resembling SIRHAN BISHARA. Family members of SIRHAN, including Mary Sirhan, Saidallah Bishara, and Sharif Bishara, provided statements denying knowledge of his activities, firearms possession, or visits to gun shops. Witnesses at the Ambassador Hotel, such as Mrs. LOTS BOONE and ERWIN MOENCH, denied witnessing the RFK shooting. A 1962 witness, Mario Matute, also denied involvement. John Henry Strathmann described SIRHAN’s behavioral changes post-1966 horse accident, including increased emotionalism and interest in mysticism. Patricia Strathmann, a classmate of SIRHAN at Pasadena City College (PCC), noted his pro-Arab views and mystical experiments. James Fleming, a PCC student, recalled SIRHAN’s involvement with Arab student organizations and political discussions on Middle Eastern ideologies. Fazil Inayatkhhan mentioned SIRHAN’s participation in Jordanian and Syrian political debates and described him as impressionable. Caroline Pettitino relayed John Wright’s claim of witnessing someone resembling SIRHAN in the Ambassador Hotel kitchen, though Wright could not confirm shooting details or conspiracy specifics.  

Key People  
- **Vern Allen Miller**: Pomona Police Department officer who observed two women being checked for tickets at Robbie's Restaurant.  
- **William H. Schneid**: Pomona Police Department officer who interacted with a woman near the kitchen door and later described her movements on the stairs, possibly linked to SIRHAN BISHARA.  
- **SIRHAN BISHARA (SIRHAHAN)**: Suspect linked to RFK’s assassination; described by Schneid as resembling a man observed with the woman.  
- **Mary Sirhan**: Mother of SIRHAN, stating she did not see him possess firearms or ammunition and noted his strained relationships with brothers.  
- **Saidallah Bishara (SAIDALLAH)**: Brother of SIRHAN, denying contact with him for over a month and stating he does not own firearms.  
- **Sharif Bishara (SHARIF)**: Brother of SIRHAN, denying visits to the Wooden Shoe Restaurant with him and knowledge of specific women there.  
- **John Henry Strathmann**: Language instructor who described SIRHAN’s behavioral changes post-1966 horse accident and his interest in mysticism.  
- **Patricia Strathmann**: Classmate of SIRHAN at PCC; described his pro-Arab views, mysticism interest, and experiment with concentration on his mother to influence her actions.  
- **James Fleming**: PCC student and later history instructor; noted SIRHAN’s involvement in Arab student organizations and political discussions.  
- **Fazil Inayatkhhan**: Mentioned SIRHAN’s participation in Middle Eastern politics discussions and described him as impressionable.  
- **John Wright**: Alleged witness to the RFK assassination, claimed to have seen someone resembling SIRHAN in the Ambassador Hotel kitchen.  
- **Caroline Pettitino**: Volunteer campaign worker for RFK; relayed Wright’s account of the shooting and conspiracy claims.  

Key Locations  
- **Robbie's Restaurant (Pomona Mall)**: Site of the May 20, 1968, reception for Senator RFK where Schneid and Miller observed interactions.  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Location of RFK’s assassination and where multiple employees provided statements about SIRHAN’s absence during the event.  
- **Wooden Shoe Restaurant**: Mentioned in statements from Sharif Bishara regarding potential visits with SIRHAN.  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Site of SIRHAN’s academic involvement and interactions with Strathmann and Fleming.  

Key Events  
- **May 20, 1968 Reception at Robbie's Restaurant**: Officers observed a woman interacting with Schneid and later reappearing on the stairs, possibly linked to SIRHAN BISHARA.  
- **RFK Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Witnesses at the Ambassador Hotel denied witnessing the shooting but provided context about SIRHAN’s activities.  
- **SIRHAN BISHARA’s Behavioral Changes**: Strathmann noted increased emotionalism and interest in mysticism after a 1966 horse accident.  
- **SIRHAN’s Political Views**: Pro-Arab stance, criticism of U.S. foreign policy toward Israel, and involvement in student organizations promoting Middle Eastern ideologies.  
- **RFK Assassination Investigation**: Statements from hotel employees and witnesses (e.g., Wright) regarding SIRHAN’s potential presence at the Ambassador Hotel and alleged conspiracy details.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted inquiries into SIRHAN BISHARA and RFK’s assassination through FD-302 witness statements.  
- **Pomona Police Department**: Provided accounts from Officers Miller and Schneid regarding the restaurant incident.  
- **Arab student organizations**: Mentioned as groups SIRHAN was affiliated with at PCC.  
- **Bath Party**: A mid-East political party described by Inayatkhhan as supported by some of SIRHAN’s associates, advocating for pro-Jordanian and Syrian ideologies.

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