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Summary  
The document contains FBI and law enforcement records from August 1968 detailing multiple investigations related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. Key elements include an interview with Oliver B. Owen (also known as Jerry and Curly) regarding his encounter on June 3, 1968, in Los Angeles, where he met two men who discussed horses and referenced a "SIRHAN" individual. Owen reported receiving threatening calls linked to the meeting. Separate records include an FBI interview with Phillip Etridge, who allegedly threatened hitchhikers Rachel White and Bonnie White in Walla Walla, Washington, before being arrested in Idaho. Another report details ADA BUTEAU’s claim that Merrill Rogers left a knife at her apartment, alleging involvement in RFK’s assassination, and references James Riddle Hoffa’s 1967 statements about having a "contract" on RFK, corroborated by inmates at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary. Investigations into William Ertl (found to be non-existent) and Howard Ethridge’s unverified claims of involvement in the assassination are also noted.  

Key People  
- **Oliver B. Owen** (also known as Jerry and Curly): Subject of FBI interview; described meeting two men resembling Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Mentioned in context of a potential connection to the encounter with Owen.  
- **William Ertl**: Named in an anonymous letter as allegedly responsible for RFK’s assassination, but found to be non-existent.  
- **Howard Ethridge**: Claimed to have told two women he was involved in Kennedy’s killing after picking up hitchhikers on August 13, 1968.  
- **Phillip Etridge**: Allegedly threatened and abandoned hitchhikers Rachel White and Bonnie White in Walla Walla, Washington.  
- **ADA BUTEAU**: Reported an encounter with Merrill Rogers, who allegedly left a knife at her apartment and confessed to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Merrill Rogers**: Alleged perpetrator of the incident involving Rachel White and Bonnie White; described as having a pocket knife with multiple blades.  
- **James Riddle Hoffa**: Incarcerated in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and allegedly made statements about having a "contract" on RFK in 1967.  
- **Jack S. Martin** (New Orleans, Louisiana): Mentioned in context of alleged "contract" claims.  
- **Edward H. Pole** (Colorado Springs, Colorado): Incarcerated and interviewed regarding Hoffa’s statements.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of Owen’s encounter with the two men and his residence.  
- **Santa Ana, California**: Owen’s ranch where he kept horses.  
- **Oxnard, California**: Mentioned as a location for Owen’s prior commitments.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Address linked to William Ertl in an anonymous letter.  
- **Walla Walla, Washington**: Site of the hitchhiking encounter between Rachel White, Bonnie White, and Phillip Etridge.  
- **Colfax, Washington**: Location where Etridge allegedly abandoned the women.  
- **Pullman, Washington**: Mentioned as a location for the incident.  
- **Lewiston, Idaho**: Where Phillip Etridge was arrested after being pursued by police.  
- **Hartford, Connecticut**: Residence of ADA BUTEAU and Metroplex Restaurant.  
- **Lewisburg, Pennsylvania**: Site of James Riddle Hoffa’s incarceration.  

Key Events  
- **June 3, 1968**: Oliver B. Owen met two men near Wilshire Boulevard; they discussed horses and referenced a "SIRHAN" individual.  
- **Threatening calls**: Owen reported receiving anonymous threats from unknown callers.  
- **Investigation into William Ertl**: FBI found no evidence of his existence or involvement in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Howard Ethridge’s claim**: Alleged confession to involvement in Kennedy’s killing, though unverified.  
- **Hitchhiking encounter**: Rachel White and Bonnie White picked up Phillip Etridge while hitchhiking in Walla Walla, Washington; he allegedly threatened them with a gun, ordered them to undress, and abandoned them near Colfax, Washington.  
- **Arrest of Phillip Etridge**: Pursued by police in Idaho after stealing a 1967 Chevrolet two-door hardtop.  
- **FBI interview with Phillip Etridge**: Admitted to stealing the car, using a 7.65 Hauser Automatic Pistol (serial number 817,199) against the women, and abandoning them.  
- **ADA BUTEAU’s encounter with Merrill Rogers**: Rogers allegedly left a knife at her apartment and confessed to assisting in RFK’s assassination.  
- **FBI investigation into Hoffa’s statements**: Corroborated by inmates at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary regarding Hoffa’s 1967 claim of having a "contract" on RFK.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into Owen, Ertl, Ethridge, Rogers, and Hoffa.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department**: Involved in inquiries related to Owen’s activities and the anonymous letter.  
- **Chicago Police Department**: Checked records for William Ertl’s existence.  
- **Whitman County Sheriff’s Office (Washington)**: Handled reports from Rachel White and Bonnie White regarding Phillip Etridge.  
- **Lewiston, Idaho Police Department**: Pursued and arrested Phillip Etridge.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Mentioned in context of ADA BUTEAU’s report to the White House.  
- **U.S. Penitentiary, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania**: Site of James Riddle Hoffa’s incarceration and inmate interviews.

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