</s>FD-302 Rev. 4:1564) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Date: 12/9/68 PETER EDELMAN, 101 North Carolina Avenue, Apartment 302, Washington, D. C ., was interviewed and furnished the following information: EDELMAN stated he was a legislative assistant to Senator ROBERT KENNEDY during the campaign. He was with the Senator through the States of Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon and California, He said he left the campaign in California, June 3, 1968, and returned to Washington,D. C. EDELMAIN stated he did not see SIRIAN or the girl in the polka dot dress at any time. EDELMAR stated he died not see SARIAN or, the girl In by: and DON E. LIGON RP: sj:n Date dictated: 12/09/68 This document contains additional recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fbi. It the FBI and is licensed to your agency; it its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents include two distinct sets of information. The first set details FBI interviews and investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, and subsequent inquiries into potential suspects. Peter Edelman, RFK’s legislative assistant, stated he left the campaign in California on June 3, 1968, and did not see Sirian or a woman in a polka dot dress. Clifford Gilliland Flittie admitted discussing the possibility of RFK being shot between June 5 and August 1968 and made derogatory remarks about the Kennedy family. James Flug mentioned seeing a photo of Stirhan Stirham in newspapers but did not recognize him. Nick Famularo denied being at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination and stated he had no political connections. Rent C. Foss described observing a man resembling Sirhan at a gun range on June 20, 1968, with physical traits matching Sirhan’s description. Vince Gimarelli was reported at the Ambassador Hotel but investigations found no record of him. LeW Kaden, RFK’s speechwriter, left the campaign on June 3, 1968, and did not recognize Sirian or the woman in a polka dot dress. The FBI Laboratory examined handwriting samples from Sharif B. Sirhan and Saidallah Sirhan but found insufficient evidence to link them to a letter associated with Sirhan.  

The second set appears to be an index or directory page from a case file (LA 56-156 JOS/rem), containing fragmented entries of names, locations, dates, and numerical references. It includes individuals such as Ali Ahmanz, John Akaka, Anthony Akery, and Robert F. Kennedy under various spellings (“KENNEDY,” “KENNÉD,” “KENNENEDY JOHN”). References to the Ambassador Hotel, Cocoaaut Grove, San Gabrel Valley Gun Club, and unspecified addresses linked to names are noted. Numerical codes (e.g., 154, 156, 187) are associated with names, possibly case numbers or identifiers. Entries for Sirhan Sirihan, Sirian B., Charles Follock, and the organization “Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)” are included. The document lacks contextual narrative and appears to be a fragmented list rather than a detailed report.  

Key People  
- **Peter Edelman**: Legislative assistant to RFK; left campaign on June 3, 1968.  
- **Clifford Gilliland Flittie**: Admitted discussing RFK’s potential assassination and derogatory remarks about the Kennedy family.  
- **James Flug**: Legislative assistant to Senator Ted Kennedy; mentioned Stirhan Stirham in newspapers.  
- **Nick Famularo**: Denied being at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination; no political ties.  
- **Rent C. Foss**: Described a man resembling Sirhan at a gun range on June 20, 1968.  
- **Vince Gimarelli**: Reported at the Ambassador Hotel but found no records of him.  
- **LeW Kaden**: RFK’s speechwriter; left campaign on June 3, 1968.  
- **Sharif B. Sirhan** and **Saidallah Sirhan**: Handwriting samples examined by FBI Laboratory; signature on a letter could not be definitively linked to them.  
- **Ali Ahmanz**, **John Akaka**, **Anthony Akery**, **Robert F. Kennedy** (various spellings), **Sirhan Sirihan**, **Sirian B.**, **Charles Follock**, **P.T. Students**, and others listed in the index.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: RFK’s campaign headquarters; Ambassador Hotel where the assassination occurred.  
- **Tulsa, Oklahoma**: Interview location for Clifford Gilliland Flittie.  
- **Burbank, California**: Investigations into Vince Gimarelli and other suspects.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: FBI headquarters and interviews with witnesses.  
- **Cocoaaut Grove**, **San Gabrel Valley Gun Club**: Locations referenced in the fragmented index.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Repeatedly mentioned in both sets of documents.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **June 3, 1968**: Peter Edelman and LeW Kaden left RFK’s campaign in California.  
- **June 20, 1968**: Rent C. Foss reported observing a man resembling Sirhan at a gun range.  
- **December 2, 1968**: FBI Laboratory examined handwriting samples from Sharif B. Sirhan and Saidallah Sirhan; could not confirm link to a letter associated with Sirhan.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, investigations, and handwriting analysis.  
- **United States Secret Service**: Provided a letter linked to Sharif B. Sirhan for FBI examination.  
- **Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)**: Mentioned in the fragmented index.

RFK Declassified Files

56-la-156-x-7_sec_001_ser_1--part_5_of_5.pdf

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