</s>NO 173-994 4 that he made none while there on these trips. EZZELL stated he is not now and never has been a member of any "hate" type organization such as the Ku Klux Klan. EZZELL stated he would be leaving Shreveport, Louisiana, this evening by bus and could be reached through his mother Mrs. ACRIE EZZEILL, Route 4, Clinton, North Carolina. The following description was obtained from interview and observation: Name PENNELL EZZELLE alias "Easy"! Race White Sex Male Dex Place of Birth April 26, 1932 Fayetteville, North Carolina Height Weight 61" 175 Hair Blue Scars and Marks Marital Status None Married to FAYE MARIE EZELL Married 22nd Street, Children Orlando, Florida CLINTON EARL - 11 months Parents Father - deceased Mother - ACRIRE EZSELL Brothers Mother - North Carolina THOMAS OZZELE EZELLET, age 33, Simono, Ontario, Canada PENWELL EZELLLE, age 25, High Sister PENMELL EZZELLE, Age 25, DIANE MCMILLIAN, age 19, Payesville, North Carolina employed Ft. Braggs, North Residence Florida Military Service US Air Force 1951-1953, Honorable discharge Serial # AF14408130 224 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into statements made by individuals regarding potential threats to Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) during May 1968 and the events surrounding his assassination on June 5, 1968. Key figures include Buddy Jensen, a GMC dealer who allegedly predicted RFK’s assassination at a National Automobile Dealers Association conference in Miami Beach, Florida, and James W. MundeLL, a former Roman Catholic priest who claimed to have been present at the Ambassador Hotel during the shooting and assisted in transporting RFK to Central Receiving Hospital. Donald D. Evangelista, a waiter at the Ambassador Hotel, was investigated for potential ties to the assassination, including union records and payroll checks linked to his employment. Clifford Daniel Gresham, a plumber with industrial injuries, allegedly made derogatory remarks about RFK in 1963, which were reported to the FBI and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). PENNELL EZZELLE, an individual with multiple arrests and connections to Florida and North Carolina, was noted but lacked direct ties to RFK. Stirhan Sirhana, allegedly involved in the assassination, was identified through photographs shown to Marie Wicksen, wife of Donald Evangelista, who denied any connection.  

Key People  
- **Buddy Jensen** (John A. Jensen): GMC dealer who allegedly made statements predicting RFK’s assassination at a Miami Beach conference in May 1968.  
- **Arthur Irwin**: President of Irwin GMC, Inc., who attended the same event and reported hearing Jensen’s remarks.  
- **William Wilson**: Nashville-based truck dealer who confirmed Jensen’s comments about RFK’s potential death.  
- **James W. MundeLL**: Former Roman Catholic priest who claimed to have been at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination, interacting with the Kennedy family and assisting in transporting RFK to Central Receiving Hospital.  
- **Donald D. Evangelista** (social security number redacted): Waiter at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination; suspended from Southern California Walters Alliance union in 1965; linked to payroll checks and potential FBI inquiries.  
- **Maria B. Wickson**: Wife of Donald Evangelista; associated with 517 South Kemmore Avenue, Los Angeles; mentioned as having a forwarding address in Hollywood.  
- **Stirhan Sirhana**: Allegedly involved in RFK’s assassination; identified through photographs shown to Marie Wicksen, who denied any connection.  
- **Clifford Daniel Gresham**: Plumber with industrial injuries; allegedly made derogatory remarks about RFK in 1963; denied statements.  
- **John McCarthy**: Investigator for J.K.I. Investigations; reported Gresham’s alleged comments to FBI and LAPD.  
- **Jay Kude**: Manager of J.K.I. Investigations; relayed information about Gresham to LAPD task force.  
- **Howard Geberl**: Attorney for Gresham, based in Los Angeles.  

Key Locations  
- **Miami Beach, Florida**: Site of the National Automobile Dealers Association conference where Jensen allegedly made remarks about RFK.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Location of the Ambassador Hotel (site of RFK’s assassination) and Central Receiving Hospital; home to Southern California Walters Alliance union offices.  
- **517 South Kemmore Avenue, Los Angeles**: Address linked to Maria B. Wickson and Donald Evangelista.  
- **Orange, California**: Home addresses of Gresham and McCarthy; locations of J.K.I. Investigations.  
- **Santa Ana, California**: Registrar of Voters office where political affiliations were checked.  

Key Events  
- **May 1968 Miami Beach Conference**: FBI investigated statements by Jensen predicting RFK’s assassination.  
- **June 5, 1968 Ambassador Hotel Shooting**: RFK was assassinated at the hotel; MundeLL claimed to have been present and assisted in his transport to Central Receiving Hospital.  
- **Post-Assassination Movements**: MundeLL described actions taken after the shooting, including interactions with the Kennedy family and police.  
- **June 1963**: Gresham allegedly made derogatory remarks about RFK to McCarthy; McCarthy reported statements to FBI and LAPD.  
- **July 1963**: FBI interviewed Mrs. John McCarthy, who described her husband’s vague claims about a man in a car linked to RFK’s assassination.  
- **June–July 1968**: FBI reviewed voter registration records, employment history, and arrest records for Gresham and McCarthy; explored potential ties to Jordanians and political conspiracies.  
- **FBI inquiries into Evangelista’s employment**: Included union records, payroll checks, and potential links to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Investigation into Stirhan Sirhana’s alleged involvement**: Photographs shown to Marie Wicksen for identification, with her denying any connection.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into statements about RFK’s safety and the events surrounding his assassination.  
- **National Automobile Dealers Association**: Hosted the conference where Jensen allegedly made remarks.  
- **General Motors Dealers Associations**: Mentioned in context of Jensen’s professional affiliations.  
- **Southern California Walters Alliance**: Union associated with Donald Evangelista’s suspension in 1965.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Collaborated with FBI on the case, particularly through Task Force handling assassination-related inquiries.  
- **J.K.I. Investigations**: Employment agency where McCarthy worked; linked to Gresham’s compensation claims and political affiliations.  
- **Local 17 of the Walters Union**: Mentioned in connection to PENNELL EZZELLE’s employment history.

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