</s>FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -1- Date 6/17/68 On the evening of June 13, 1968, Mrs. LESLIE (SHIRLEY) PUTNAM, Tannery Road, Campbell, New York, furnished the following information concerning her half brother, MARK E. CHAMBERLAIN, whom she claims has drifted around the country for years: FUTNHAM has not, had contact with MARK in several years up until May 26, 1968. when he telephoned her, from New York time, at about 8:45 AM, 1968; He claimed he was calling her new residence, 6:00 Franklin Avenue, Apartment 216, Hollywood, California. at about 6:45 PM, He claimed his calling for his residence, MARK stated he was to write to him and send him to his photographs of her children. During this call MARK dated that his son, CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN. Who is about to call him according to PUTNAW, had recently children. When this call Mark stated that his Son, CHARLIES been arrested, who was about 30 years ago and had recently CHAMBLERLAIn, who is about 40 years ago according to his PUTNATAM, has recently been arrested. For pushing away from him that he might drinkin' and gambling, he also stated at this time that he worked in a hospital indicating he was more or less than he night drinking and gambling. He also stated that he was able to work in a kitchen and claimed he dated a negro girl who also worked at this same hospital. About 5:00 PM, saying York time. The same day, MARK telephone-bound again saying he wanted PUTNNAM to ask their mother, LEAF YOUNG, who resides Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, New York, LEAAT YOUNG who resides Meads Creek Road. Painted post, According to PUNNAM. YOUNG did telephone MARK the same night but he was emotional and broke him up and could not talk the same evening, therefore, spoke an generallities to a person identified as YOUNG roommate, on, in alligned disc Jockey. On June 4, 1968 ,, at about 4:50 AM, New New York Time, MARK telephone, PUTNUM'S at about 450 A.M.A.M ., New PUTNMAN, that Senator RONNAM'S residence again to inform PUNTMAN could hear background music during this call and MARK claimed he has tele- phoning from his apartment. On June 8, 1968), he said that he called him a.M .., New YORK time, MARK telephony, PUNTNAM again to tell her that he had mailed her a postcard and during this Call he stated he had broken either <loc_128><loc_764>a postcards and during his call he stated He had broken other $52 <loc_450><loc_804>Los Angeles 56-156 On 6/13/68/68 at <loc_65><loc_846>Campbell, New York

Summary  
The documents detail multiple investigative accounts related to Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1968 assassination and associated inquiries. Mark Chamberlain, half-brother of Shirley Putnam, reported contacting his sister in May 1968 from New York, claiming involvement in an assassination group linked to Sirhan Sirhan. He described being assaulted, breaking a hand, and asserting his presence at the hotel where RFK was shot. Chamberlain also mentioned his son Charles’s arrest and personal struggles with gambling and alcoholism. A Spanish-language letter from Vermul A. A. R. Vazquez (June 10, 1968) expressed intent to kill prominent figures, including RFK, and referenced prior assassination plots against JFK and MLK, suggesting a broader conspiracy involving influential individuals. Augustin V. Chavez claimed prophetic visions predicting the assassinations of JFK, MLK, and RFK in 1968, sharing these with Manuel Alvarado Moreno and Mrs. Navrere, who allegedly verified his claims. He also mentioned Mexico’s former president, Cardenas, as a potential political figure. Frank Cullen, a motion picture grip, served as a security guard at the Sportsman’s Lodge Hotel during RFK’s March 24, 1968, visit and described a man attempting to photograph RFK, later identified as Sirhan Sirhan. Cullen noted similarities between the man’s appearance and published photographs of Sirhan but faced challenges confirming details with Peter Lawford (brother-in-law of Jerry Lewis). Mark Harlig, manager of the Sportsman’s Lodge Hotel, denied hiring security guards for RFK’s event and stated no individuals named Frank Cullen or Sirhan Sirhan were present. Jackie Lawrence, banquet manager at the hotel, confirmed photographs of Sirhan Sirhan and his brothers were shown to staff but found no recollection of their presence during the event.  

The documents also include Santa Monica and Los Angeles police investigations into a suitcase found at the Miramar Hotel in June 1968. Detective Kenneth Lloyd Hilaiall received calls from Veronica Deems about a girl potentially leaving a suitcase, which was later retrieved by Detective Robert Sollee. The suitcase contained personal items belonging to Johnny L. Dowling, a transient, with no connection to RFK’s assassination. Officer William M. Rathburn and Sergeant Nathanial Trives investigated claims that TAMARA COROVICH, linked to Deems, might be tied to the JFK assassination. Flight records showed COROVICH was not on the relevant flight, and Deems’ statements about Peter Kalvada’s suspicious behavior were noted but deemed unrelated. Alinyn Smith, Miramar Hotel manager, confirmed Kalvada had no ties to RFK’s case.  

FBI records from July 1968 include interviews with individuals connected to RFK’s investigation. Veronica Deems reported incidents involving Margaret B. Pette, who allegedly used a wig and ordered items via phone, as well as a suitcase left by an unknown male and papers linked to TAMARA KOROVICH. John Farmer and Marie Ridder, reporters accompanying Kennedy’s campaign, denied seeing Sirhan Sirhan or a girl in a polka dot dress at the Ambassador Hotel. Edmond El Dabe, an Egyptian immigrant in Los Angeles, denied knowing Sirhan Sirhan or involvement in the assassination. Aziz Michael, another individual interviewed, described his background as a welder and denied prior knowledge of Sirhan Sirhan. Joseph Garson, a hotel auditor, recounted interactions with individuals attempting to photograph Kennedy, describing a young man and woman potentially linked to the assassination attempt. Whittier College records referenced Esmael Shamloo, an Iranian student whose photo was compared to someone seen at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination.  

On July 16, 1968, Richard David Giles was arrested in Pomona for drunk driving and possessed a slip of paper referencing "HERBERT GILIES" and "SIRIAN SIRIHAN," with an address in Seattle and instructions to "Turn M Street." Mrs. Mary Wilson, who lived at the provided address, stated Giles had not resided there recently. The FBI interviewed Giles on July 24, 1968, where he claimed the notes were doodles and denied knowledge of Sirhan B. Sirhan. Antoine Hage, a Haitian resident visiting his brother Joseph Hage in the U.S., stated he had no prior knowledge of RFK’s assassination. Thikothy A. Hawan, a San Francisco resident, reported last seeing Senator "Mann" (possibly RFK) on June 3, 1968, and denied encountering Sirhan Sirhan. RCMP records include an anonymous female caller discussing a Jordanien individual who allegedly planned to assassinate Kennedy but did not report it, with the conversation recorded on June 7, 1968.  

Key People  
- **Mark Chamberlain**: Half-brother of Shirley Putnam; claimed involvement in RFK assassination group linked to Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Shirley Putnam**: Sought contact with Mark Chamberlain, who reported being assaulted and involved in an assassination plot.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified as the individual attempting to photograph RF, later convicted of RFK’s assassination.  
- **Frank Cullen**: Security guard at Sportsman’s Lodge Hotel during RFK’s March 24, 1968, visit; described a man resembling Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Peter Lawford**: Actor and brother-in-law of Jerry Lewis; allegedly informed by Cullen about the suspicious individual.  
- **Augustin V. Chavez**: Claimed prophetic visions predicting assassinations of JFK, MLK, and RFK; referenced Cardenas as a potential political figure.  
- **Vermul A. A. R. Vazquez**: Sent a Spanish-language letter expressing intent to kill prominent figures, including RFK.  
- **Veronica Deems**: Boutique shop employee at Miramar Hotel who reported a suitcase and provided details about TAMARA COROVICH.  
- **Peter Kalvada**: Room-clerk at Miramar Hotel; described as a 23-year-old Czechoslovakian with an English accent, suspected of unusual behavior.  
- **TAMARA COROVICH**: Name mentioned in Deems’ notes and flight records; no confirmed connection to the assassination.  
- **Detective Kenneth Lloyd Hilaiall**: Santa Monica Police Department officer involved in initial reports about the suitcase.  
- **Detective Robert Sollee**: Investigated the suitcase found at Miramar Hotel, confirming it belonged to a transient.  
- **Sergeant Nathanial Trives**: Coordinated with American Airlines and LAPD to verify COROVICH’s flight status.  
- **Alinyn Smith**: Manager of Miramar Hotel who provided details about Kalvada’s employment and financial discrepancies.  
- **John Farmer & Marie Ridder**: Reporters accompanying Kennedy’s campaign; denied seeing Sirhan Sirhan or a girl in a polka dot dress at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Edmond El Dabe**: Egyptian immigrant in Los Angeles; denied knowing Sirhan Sirhan or involvement in the assassination.  
- **Aziz Michael**: Welder with connections to El Dabe; denied prior knowledge of Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Joseph Garson**: Hotel auditor who described individuals attempting to photograph Kennedy, including a young man and woman potentially linked to the assassination attempt.  
- **Esmael Shamloo**: Iranian student at Whittier College; linked to a figure seen at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination.  
- **Richard David Giles**: Arrested for drunk driving in Pomona, possessed notes referencing Sirhan B. Sirhan.  
- **Mrs. Mary Wilson**: Residence address linked to Giles.  
- **Antoine Hage**: Haitian resident who visited U.S. in 1966; denied knowledge of RFK’s assassination.  
- **Joseph Hage**: Brother of Antoine Hage; interviewed about Kennedy’s safety.  
- **Thikothy A. Hawan**: San Francisco resident with contact to Senator Mann (possibly RFK).  
- **Anonymous female caller**: Discussed a Jordanien individual linked to Kennedy assassination, recorded by RCMP on June 7, 1968.  

Key Locations  
- **Sportsman’s Lodge Hotel, North Hollywood, California**: Site of RFK’s March 24, 1968, visit; where Cullen served as security guard and observed the suspicious individual.  
- **Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, California**: Central location for the suitcase discovery and Deems’ reports.  
- **Los Angeles International Airport**: Site of flight records checks for TAMARA COROVICH.  
- **Marina Del Rey, California**: Where Deems stayed at the Jamaica Bay Inn.  
- **Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD)**: Involved in initial investigations and coordination with LAPD.  
- **Marco Polo Motel, Seattle, Washington**: Where Veronica Deems was employed.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Location of RFK’s assassination and where individuals were observed.  
- **Whittier College, Whittier, California**: Source of records on Esmael Shamloo.  
- **Pomona, California**: Site of Richard David Giles’ arrest for drunk driving.  
- **Claremont, California**: Giles’ provided residence address.  
- **Montreal, Canada**: RCMP records of anonymous caller’s conversation about a Jordanien individual linked to Kennedy assassination.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Hawan’s residence and contact with Senator Mann.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968**: Central event under investigation; Sirhan Sirhan was later convicted for this crime.  
- **March 24, 1968: RFK’s visit to Sportsman’s Lodge Hotel**: Cullen’s testimony about the suspicious individual attempting to photograph RFK.  
- **June 7, 1968**: A suitcase containing personal items of Johnny L. Dowling was found at Miramar Hotel; no link to RFK assassination.  
- **June 9–10, 1968**: Deems reported a girl (possibly COROVICH) linked to the JFK assassination; investigations confirmed she was not on the relevant flight.  
- **June 10, 1968**: LAPD concluded Deems’ information had no bearing on RFK’s assassination and noted her possible psychological instability.  
- **June 27, 1968**: Kalvada’s employment history and financial discrepancies were reviewed; no ties to the assassination were found.  
- **July 16, 1968**: Richard David Giles arrested for drunk driving in Pomona, California, with notes referencing Sirhan B. Sirhan.  
- **July 24, 1968**: FBI interview of Giles regarding notes referencing Sirhan B. Sirhan.  
- **June 6–7, 1966**: Antoine Hage’s arrival in the U.S. and subsequent interviews about Kennedy.  
- **June 3, 1968**: Thikothy A. Hawan’s contact with Senator Mann (possibly RFK).  
- **June 7, 1968**: RCMP records of anonymous female caller discussing Jordanien individual linked to Kennedy assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into RFK’s assassination, including interviews with Cullen, Harlig, Deems, and others; loaned documents for investigation but did not conclude direct links to RFK’s case.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Coordinated with SMPD and American Airlines on flight records checks.  
- **American Airlines**: Verified TAMARA COROVICH’s absence from the relevant flight.  
- **Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD)**: Conducted initial investigations into Deems’ reports and Kalvada’s activities.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Recorded anonymous female caller’s conversation about a Jordanien individual linked to Kennedy assassination.

RFK Declassified Files

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