</s>Complaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 10-26-65) NOTE: Hand hand names legally handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below Subject's name and aliases Address of subject Character of case KENSALT Complaint Complaint's address and Complainant received telephone number Meura Drechsler 761-3291 Personal Telephonic 1670 Picturesque Dr. .Studio City .Cal. Date 6-9-68 Time 1:17pm Race-Seymour-Height. Hair Build Birth date and Birthplace Male Age Weight Eyes Complexion Female Scars, marks or other data Subjects Description Facts of complaint Claimed she had worked at Sen. Kennedy's Headquarters, 5615 Wilshire Bl. L. A. during period just before Kennedy shot. She had been looking at Published pictures of Sirhan and trying to recall if she had seen him around the headquarters.She had reached the conclusion she had not seen Sirhan there or elsewhere. 56-150-4493 SEARCHED INDEXED SERVALIZED-SHRED JUNI0 1968 Action Recommended None FBI-LOS ANGELES Leslie F (AgedWarren 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14776 Tail Lest 1/1/7/16/16

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential threats against Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) in June 1968, including complaints about individuals allegedly discussing his assassination, interviews with witnesses and staff at RFK’s campaign headquarters, and records of Sirhan Bishara SIRIHAN’s immigration status and associations. A complaint form from June 9, 1968, references a woman claiming she had not seen Sirhan Bishara at RFK’s Los Angeles headquarters or elsewhere. FBI records include an alien address report for Sirian Bishara, noting his U.S. residency, employment, and citizenship status. Lee Horwalt reported conversations at a hardware store in Huntington Beach about killing RFK if he won the election. David Neal provided information to FBI agent Norman R. Johnson regarding potential threats involving individuals connected to Veterans Administration Hospital and ex-G.I.s. Additional records reference interviews with Fez Restaurant staff, including Elsa Marie Builder’s account of Arab clientele and Louis Shartley’s hostility toward Arab patrons. The Ambassador Hotel is repeatedly mentioned as the site of the assassination and a location for witness accounts. Efforts to locate witnesses like Annie (LINU) and Jesus Salazar, who allegedly witnessed the shooting, are noted. Medical records of Sirhan Bishara’s associates and leads involving Abdul Dabbas’ academic background are also included. Administrative notes reference complaints about anti-Kennedy statements, sponsorships of Jordanian families, and document handling procedures.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara SIRIHAN**: Suspect linked to RFK’s assassination; details include his family members (Adel STRIAN, Shartin STRIAM), immigration records, and associations with Veterans Administration Hospital and ex-G.I.s.  
- **Elsa Marie Builder**: Provided information about the Fez Restaurant’s Arab clientele and staff opinions on RFK’s assassination.  
- **Louis Shartley**: Owner of the Fez Restaurant; noted for hostility toward Arab patrons and reaction to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Lee Horwalt**: Reported conversations at a hardware store in Huntington Beach about killing RFK if he won the election.  
- **David Neal**: Source of information about potential threats involving individuals connected to Veterans Administration Hospital.  
- **Norman R. Johnson**: FBI agent involved in investigations regarding RFK’s assassination.  
- **Jesus Salazar**: Witnessed the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel but did not report it due to fear.  
- **Hector Salazar**: Brother of Jesus Salazar; provided details about his brother’s account of the assassination.  
- **Abdul Dabbas**: Academic associate of Sirhan Bishara, with records from Pasadena City College and University of California at Los Angeles.  
- **Claudia Kosticka**: Daughter of Mrs. Corine Kosticka, associated with RFK; claimed knowledge of Mustapa Baltishi, described as a Jordanian national.  
- **Mustapa Baltishi**: Described as a Jordanian national with physical traits potentially linked to assassination conspiracy.  
- **Bishara Sirian**: Jordanian family sponsored by Mrs. Haldor Lillenas, who left the U.S. in 1958.  
- **Mrs. Haldor Lillenas**: Sponsor of Bishara Sirian; facilitated relocation of Jordanian family.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to RFK’s headquarters, FBI offices, and the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Fez Restaurant (Los Angeles)**: Arab-themed establishment where staff discussed RFK’s assassination and political opinions.  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; mentioned in witness accounts and security concerns.  
- **Huntington Beach, California**: Location of hardware store where conversations about killing RFK were allegedly discussed.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Linked to Abdul Dabbas’ academic background.  
- **University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles**: Associated with "The Opinion," a student publication referenced in documents.  
- **Mission, Kansas**: Residence of Mrs. Haldor Lillenas.  

Key Events  
- **June 9, 1968**: Complaint form referencing a woman’s claim about Sirhan Bishara and RFK’s headquarters; David Neal provided information to FBI agent Norman R. Johnson.  
- **June 6, 1968**: Lee Horwalt reported conversations at a hardware store in Huntington Beach about killing RFK if he won the election.  
- **Interviews with Fez Restaurant staff** regarding RFK’s assassination and Arab clientele.  
- **Investigation into Sirhan Bishara’s associates**, including medical records and employment history.  
- **Witness accounts from Hector and Jesus Salazar** about observing the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Efforts to locate Annie (LINU)**, a volunteer photographer at RFK’s campaign headquarters.  
- **Complaint form involving slides of Israeli Bond rallies** and Arab protesters, potentially linked to Sirhan Bishara.  
- **Grand jury proceedings** related to RFK assassination investigation; transcript preparation delays noted.  
- **Sponsorship of Jordanian family by Mrs. Haldor Lillenas**, including relocation in 1958.  
- **FBI removal of index cards from Jean Jackson’s office** on June 8, 1968; speculation about duplication and return.  
- **Mrs. Margarita Venable’s report** to Hans Korhoppf about individuals attempting to access the “Kennedy quarters” at the Ambassador Hotel.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, investigations, and led efforts to gather information on RFK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Involved in grand jury proceedings and witness testimony.  
- **Department of Industrial Relations, State of California**: Provided medical records related to Sirhan Bishara’s workmen’s compensation claim.  
- **Los Angeles Fire Department**: Mentioned as a potential source for identifying individuals involved in the assassination.  
- **University of Southern California (USC)**: Linked to "The Opinion," a student publication referenced in documents.  
- **Church World Service and Friends of Organization**: Mentioned in context of sponsorships.

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