</s>LA 56-156 MISCELLANBOUS -93- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented information from FBI interviews conducted between 1967 and 1969, focusing on individuals with potential ties to Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) assassination or related activities. Mrs. Jeannette Bryans of La Mesa, California, reported vague comments about the Arab-Israeli War and speculated RFK’s life might have been in danger. Arthur A. Buckel of San Diego mentioned participation in a 1967 Joe Pye TV show where political discussions occurred but no direct reference to RFK was made. Donald Clark, an employee of Francis De Buda, was linked to RFK’s assassination through conversations with Sirhan Bishara Siriran after the event, though he later denied knowledge or involvement. Roy Donald Murray claimed to have pledged funds for a “contract” to kill RFK if he received the Democratic nomination but retracted the statement. Marvin B. Pappan of Oklahoma City described an individual with a violent dislike for RFK, identified as Irl Rhynes (alias “Big Boy” Ryan), who denied affiliations with radical groups like the Minuteman Organization and possession of automatic weapons, though he admitted owning shotguns. Don Wise of Bristol, Oklahoma, reported picking up a hitchhiker in 1968 who claimed to need to be in Los Angeles on Monday night, possibly connected to RFK’s assassination, carrying a union card with the name Siman B. Stihan and references to military service.  

Two letters were submitted to the U.S. Secret Service by Senator Edward Kennedy’s office, addressed to Mrs. Ethel Kennedy. The first letter, signed by Patricia Wells of Houston, Texas, alleged her husband’s death was part of a premeditated conspiracy involving someone “right under your nose,” suggesting insufficient police involvement. The second letter from Mrs. A. Wantuck in Los Angeles referenced an individual who allegedly made disparaging remarks about Senator Kennedy. The FBI investigated Patricia Wells, confirming she was 16 years old (born October 1, 1952) and stated she did not write the letter, admitting her portable typewriter had been loaned out and accessed by multiple individuals, including school acquaintances. Her mother, Mrs. Lois Grube, corroborated that Patricia stayed with her aunt, Hazel Graves, and others had used the typewriter. Mrs. Wantuck’s letter led to an interview with Ehel May Arens, who claimed a woman named “Arens” (possibly misidentified) working for the Republican Party speculated about Kennedy’s assassination but provided no evidence against Sirhan B. Sirhan, the accused shooter. Stus Pruszynski, a reporter present at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles during the assassination, was interviewed; his tape recording of the event was examined by the FBI Laboratory, noting it was recorded at non-standard speed with interference.  

Key People  
- **Mrs. Jeannette Bryans**: Provided vague details about TV show comments related to the Arab-Israeli War and RFK’s potential danger.  
- **Arthur A. Buckel**: Participated in a 1967 Joe Pye TV show, mentioned political discussions but no direct RFK references.  
- **Donald Clark**: Employee of Francis De Buda; linked to RFK’s assassination through conversations with Sirhan Bishara Siriran.  
- **Roy Donald Murray**: Claimed to have pledged funds for a “contract” to kill RFK if he received the Democratic nomination, later retracted.  
- **Irl Rhynes** (identified as “Big Boy” Ryan): Denied involvement in radical groups or weapon possession, though admitted owning shotguns.  
- **Don Wise**: Reported picking up a hitchhiker with potential ties to RFK’s assassination; later retracted identification of the individual.  
- **Patricia Wells**: 16-year-old resident of Houston, Texas; stated she did not write the letter to Mrs. Kennedy and claimed others may have used her typewriter.  
- **Mrs. Lois Grube**: Mother of Patricia Wells, confirmed Patricia stayed with her aunt, Hazel Graves, and that multiple individuals had access to the typewriter.  
- **Ehel May Arens**: Claimed a woman (possibly misidentified) working for the Republican Party speculated about Kennedy’s assassination but provided no evidence against Sirhan B. Sirhan.  
- **Stus Pruszynski**: Reporter present at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination; his tape recording was analyzed by the FBI Laboratory.  

Key Locations  
- **La Mesa, California**: Where Mrs. Bryans provided information about TV show comments.  
- **San Diego, California**: Site of Arthur A. Buckel’s FBI interview.  
- **Oklahoma City, Oklahoma**: Location of interviews with Marvin B. Pappan and Irl Rhynes.  
- **Bristol, Oklahoma**: Where Don Wise reported picking up a hitchhiker linked to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Houston, Texas**: Patricia Wells’ residence and location of her typewriter; Detroit Street, Houston, Texas: Residence of Hazel Graves, Patricia Wells’ aunt.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Mrs. A. Wantuck’s address and the site of the Ambassador Hotel where Kennedy was assassinated.  

Key Events  
- **Joe Pye TV Show (1967)**: Discussions about political figures and conflicts, including potential references to RFK.  
- **RFK’s Assassination (June 1968)**: Linked to Donald Clark’s conversations with Sirhan Bishara Siriran and Don Wise’s hitchhiker report.  
- **Interviews with Irl Rhynes**: Clarified his denial of involvement in radical groups or weapon possession, though he admitted owning shotguns.  
- **June 1968**: Letters were written to Mrs. Ethel Kennedy regarding her husband’s assassination; one attributed to Patricia Wells and another to Mrs. A. Wantuck.  
- **January 28, 1969**: FBI interviewed Patricia Wells and her mother, Mrs. Grube, regarding the letters.  
- **January 13–15, 1969**: FBI interviewed Mrs. Victor Wantuck and Ehel May Arens about potential conspiracies related to Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **June 30, 1969**: FBI Laboratory examined Stus Pruszynski’s tape recording of the assassination aftermath, noting technical issues with the recording.  

Key Organizations  
- **Minuteman Organization**: Mentioned in interviews with Irl Rhynes; he denied affiliations.  
- **Labor Union (Local 1714)**: Associated with the hitchhiker’s union card (Siman B. Stihan).  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and forensic analysis of evidence related to the assassination investigation.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Received and reviewed letters from Senator Edward Kennedy’s office regarding the assassination.

RFK Declassified Files

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