</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-84) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Date 6/7/68 FORREST L. JOHNSON, M.D ., M ., D ., (Neursurgeon), 1127 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and that he was being interviewed concerning his knowledge of SIRHAN SIRIAN. Dr. JONNSON advised that SIRIHAN was referred to him by Argonaut Insurance Company, 443 South Shatto Place, Los Angeles, California, who represent the Granja Vista, Del Rib Ranch - Altifillisch Construction Company, Corona, California, the employer of SIRDAN for a work related Injury sustained by him or on or about September 24, 1966. He advised that he examined SIRIRAN on September 5, 1967, and October 9, 1967. and SIRISHAN complained of discomforts of the chin, left eye and low back. Dr. JOHNSON'S examination disclosed no evidence. of a neurological problem or a significant functional overlay that tends to magnify these complaints. Dr. JOHNSON reported that he believed SIRIAH was capable of returning to work. Dr. JohnSON stated that SIRDIAN did not discuss his political beliefs and he described SIRHAH as having a surly personality. 6/17/68 Los Angeles. California Los Angeles 56-156 On at Los Angeles 5-56-156 -288 - File # SA WILLIAM G. ATHERTON/asi 6/77/68 by Date dictated: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI. It's the property and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and police records related to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (also referred to as Sirian), an individual linked to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Medical examinations from 1966–1968 show Sirian reported work-related injuries at Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch in Corona, California, with assessments by Drs. Forrest L. Johnson, Robert J. Levis, and Leonard J. Yamshon. Financial records include insurance claims processed through Argonaut Insurance Company, with checks issued to Sirian totaling $1,705. Bank transactions at Crocker-Citizens National Bank were linked to Sirian, confirmed by Patricia McKenna (bank teller) and Mrs. Lee Brown (bank officer). Alvin Clark, a Sanitation Department employee in Pasadena, reported Sirian stating he would “kill that S.O.B.” referring to RFK on April 10, 1968, following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. FBI records from June 1968 include fingerprint data for Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (FBI No. 158-741 G) and notes on his association with the RFK investigation. Additional police reports reference earlier incidents involving Sirian, including a family dispute at 996 E. Howard St., Pasadena, in August 1963, and a bicycle theft at John Muir High School in February 1961, later recovered in March 1961. Interviews with individuals such as Patricia Strathmann (Pasadena City College classmate), Kanen Hamzeh (Organization of Arab Students member), and Joseph Tabello (hotel owner) describe Sirian’s pro-Arab stance, anti-Israel views, and potential motives for the RFK assassination.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan** (linked to RFK assassination; also referred to as Sirian in medical records; described as pro-Arab, critical of U.S. policies toward Israel)  
- **Dr. Forrest L. Johnson** (neurosurgeon who examined Sirian for work-related injuries in 1967)  
- **Dr. Robert J. Levis** (radiologist who conducted spinal x-rays on Sirian in 1963)  
- **Dr. Leonard J. Yamshon** (physician who noted physical injuries and decreased sensation in Sirian in 1967)  
- **Anne P. Toomer** (attorney representing Sirian in insurance matters)  
- **Mrs. Lee Brown** (bank officer handling insurance checks for Sirian)  
- **Patricia McKenna** (bank teller who cashed checks linked to Sirian)  
- **Alvin Clark** (Sanitation Department employee reporting Sirian’s threat against RFK)  
- **Patricia Strathmann** (classmate of Sirhan; described his pro-Arab views and mystical interests)  
- **Kanen Hamzeh** (Pasadena City College student and Organization of Arab Students member; detailed Sirian’s involvement in cultural events)  
- **Joseph Tabello** (hotel owner in Pasadena; speculated on Sirian’s motive for assassinating RFK)  
- **John Beveridge** (friend of Sirhan mentioned in police reports)  
- **L.A. Reynolds** (reporter of bicycle theft incident)  
- **R. Stone** (individual who recovered stolen bicycle)  

Key Locations  
- **Corona, California** (Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch - Altifillisch Construction Company, where Sirian sustained a work-related injury in 1966)  
- **Los Angeles, California** (medical offices and bank branches involved in Sirian’s financial records)  
- **Pasadena, California** (Sanitation Department, pool halls, and Pasadena City College where Sirian was observed)  
- **John Muir High School, Pasadena** (location of bicycle theft incident in 1961)  
- **996 E. Howard St., Pasadena** (site of family dispute incident in August 1963)  

Key Events  
- Sirian’s work-related injury on September 24, 1966, at Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch.  
- Medical examinations by Drs. Johnson, Levis, and Yamshon between 1963–1968.  
- Insurance claims processed through Argonaut Insurance Company for Sirian’s injuries.  
- Financial transactions involving checks issued to Sirian, including a cashiers check dated April 12, 1968.  
- Alvin Clark’s report of Sirian stating he would “kill that S.O.B.” (RFK) on April 10, 1968, following MLK Jr.’s assassination.  
- Family dispute incident at 996 E. Howard St., Pasadena, in August 1963.  
- Bicycle theft at John Muir High School in February 1961; bicycle recovered on March 7, 1961.  
- FBI fingerprint record for Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (FBI No. 158-741 G) from June 6, 1968.  
- Interviews with individuals describing Sirian’s pro-Arab views, involvement in Arab student organizations, and speculated motives for the RFK assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** (conducted interviews, fingerprint records, and investigations into Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s activities)  
- **Crocker-Citizens National Bank** (handled insurance-related financial transactions for Sirian)  
- **Argonaut Insurance Company** (processed insurance claims for Sirian’s work-related injuries)  
- **Pasadena Police Department** (maintained records of incidents involving Sirian, including family disputes and bicycle thefts)  
- **Organization of Arab Students** (group at Pasadena City College where Sirhan was involved in cultural events and political discussions)

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