</s>LA 56-156 LECLAIR has not seen or talked with SIRIHAN SIRHAN since 1966, and he could not provide any information regarding SIRHANI'S activities since that time. - 130 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into SIRIHAN SIRHAN (also referred to as STIRHAN, STIRIAN, or SIRHAN B. SIRHAAN) during 1964–1968, focusing on his academic and employment history, personal relationships, and potential political affiliations. Sirihan, a foreign exchange student from Jordan, was associated with Pasadena City College, John Muir High School, and various local businesses including Peak's Hamburger House and a health food store. His activities included discussions of Middle Eastern politics and alleged connections to the Arab cause. While no direct link to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination is established, one document references the shooting of Senator RFK on June 5, 1968, without specifying Sirihan’s involvement. Separate FBI investigations in 1968 checked credit bureau records, police departments, and bank accounts for individuals named Sirian Sirihan or variations thereof, yielding no confirmed results. A statement by Francisco Tapias (Pasadena, California) expressed astonishment that Sirihan had killed RFK, though no evidence of his involvement was provided. Henry Ramistella, a convicted thief and marijuana possessor in the 1950s–1960s, was also investigated for potential ties to RFK’s assassination through connections to Thoroughbred Racing Protective Association (TRP) and other entities.  

Key People  
- **SIRIHAN SIRHAN** (also referred to as STIRHAN, STIRIAN, or SIRHAN B. SIRHAAN): Central subject of the investigation; described as a Jordanian foreign exchange student involved in political discussions and employed at multiple locations.  
- **Mrs. MARGARET B. LOSESKI**: Pasadena City College student who noted Sirihan’s Jordanian heritage and political interests.  
- **KEITH R. MCKAY**: John Muir High School counselor who observed Sirihan’s interest in Middle Eastern politics.  
- **EARL H. LAFFON**: Insurance investigator who conducted surveillance on Sirihan in 1966, noting his employment at a health food store and connections to the Arab cause.  
- **FRANCISCO TAPIAS**: Pasadena resident who interacted with Sirihan in the early 1960s and stated he was astonished that Sirihan had killed RFK.  
- **HENRY R. RAMISTELLA** (also known as HENRY RAMISTELLA or FBI number 365-697-C): Convicted of theft and marijuana possession in the 1950s–1960s; investigated for potential ties to RFK’s assassination through TRP connections.  
- **ROBERT F. KENNEDY** (Senator, killed on June 5, 1968): Mentioned in documents as a victim of an assassination referenced in Sirihan’s investigation and Tapias’ statement.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena City College** (California): Sirihan attended this institution in 1964; associated with Janet NEILSON and other students.  
- **John Muir High School** (Pasadena, California): Sirihan was a student here, known to counselors like Keith McKay.  
- **Peak's Hamburger House** (Pasadena, California): Sirihan worked as a waiter and cook from 1963–1964.  
- **Health food store at 1380 North Lake, Pasadena**: Sirihan was employed here in 1966.  
- **Bronx, New York**: Ramistella’s residence (878 East 180th Street) investigated by FBI agents in 1968.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Mentioned in insurance investigations and bank account checks for Sirihan.  

Key Events  
- **1964**: Sirihan attended Pasadena City College and worked part-time at a hamburger stand.  
- **1966**: Earl H. Laffon conducted surveillance on Sirihan, noting his employment at a health food store and potential ties to the Arab cause.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Reference to the shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, though no direct connection to Sirihan is established in the documents.  
- **1968**: FBI agents investigated Ramistella’s residence in Bronx, New York, and his connections to TRP.  
- **June 4, 1968**: Interviews at a San Gabriel Valley Gun Club noted individuals present but no direct links to Sirihan.  
- **1968**: FBI checks of credit bureau records, police departments, and bank accounts for Sirian Sirihan or similar names yielded negative results.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance, interviews, and investigations into Sirihan’s activities and Ramistella’s connections.  
- **Thoroughbred Racing Protective Association (TRP)**: Investigated as part of Ramistella’s potential ties to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Argonne National Laboratory** (Illinois): Provided personnel files on Abbas Othman Jibrill, though unrelated to RFK.  
- **Bank of America**, **Security Pacific National Bank**, and **First Western Bank and Trust Company**: Checked for records related to Sirihan in Los Angeles.  
- **Chicago Credit Bureau** and **Illinois Bureau of Race Track Police**: Involved in investigations of Ramistella and others.

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