</s>HAGOP H. DJEREDJIAN she received a telephone call from Djeredjian on June 12, 1968, at which time he advised he was at the college. Mrs. Djeredjjian described her husband as white, male, five feet eight inches, approximately one hundred sixty-five pounds, flabby, date of birth December 12, 1958, place of birth unknown, brown wavy hair, brown eyes, olive complexion. On June 13, 1968. Hagop H. Djerredjian, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, Oklahoma, advised that beginning in October, 1959, the United States attended a Pasadena City College in October. In 1959, there were three semesters when first arriving in the United states from his home country of Lebanon. During this period he worked with a Mr. Larkin, Special Agent in Charge, Security Office, a. Mr. Lampkin, Special Agency in charge, security office, California. During his time, he submitted numerous reports to Lampkin concerning various foreign and erritational student organizations, including the Arab Serratic student organizations in the Arab Arizona, shortly after the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, he saw a photograph of the alleged assassin on television and stated in the presence of his name, and his name, the presence looked familiar to him. He believed he had seen the individual around either Pasadena City College or Pasadena High School while attending school in Pasadena. He did not and still does not recognize the name Sirhan and did not still do not recognize him in the name Srinar at Pasadena City School while the best possible source of an assassination attempt would come from the Arab Student Association. He was the most present Student Association, City College, Mr. Lewis, present Admissions to Pasadena and City College might have more details concerning such individuals and/or organizations. been in Los Angeles, California, in the past several months was on Monday, May 27, 1968 ., On May 21, 1968 ,, - 3- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential connections between individuals and the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Hagop H. Djeredjian provided statements to federal agents regarding his movements in 1968, including travel between Detroit, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, and claimed familiarity with a photograph of the alleged assassin from his time at Pasadena City College (1959–1960). He denied involvement in assassination plots or comments about political figures. FBI assessments noted Djeredjian’s unreliability, citing fabrications about visa fraud and political activities. Additional records reference unrelated investigations, including a complaint alleging Sirhan Sirhan’s ties to the Los Angeles Tyneas Club and surveillance at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s stay. Separate FBI files from June 1968 include interviews with individuals linked to Kennedy’s campaign, such as Karen Southwick and Diane Wick, and mention an insurance claim related to Sirhan Sirhan. Libyan press reports reference Nafaa offering legal assistance to Sirhan Sirhan, including visa details. The FBI coordinated with Los Angeles authorities for interviews with Ethel Kennedy and sought information on "Steve," a cleaning crew member at Kennedy’s headquarters.  

Key People  
- **Hagop H. Djeredjian**: Subject of FBI interviews; claimed familiarity with the alleged assassin but denied involvement in plots.  
- **Mr. Larkin** (Special Agent in Charge, Security Office): Assessed Djeredjian as unreliable and noted his history of fabricating visa fraud claims.  
- **Mrs. Sherrie Djeredjian**: Spouse of Hagop H. Djeredjian; provided conflicting accounts of travel dates.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Suspect identified by informant Gilbert Le Beau; described as male, dark hair, short stature.  
- **Gilbert Richard Le Beau**: Informant who observed the suspect at a restaurant during Kennedy’s speech.  
- **Nafaa**: Libyan individual reported in press accounts offering legal aid to Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Karen Southwick**, **Diane Wick**, **Larry Stick**, **Marian Kuhnaka**, **Khalibar Khan**: Individuals interviewed as part of the investigation.  
- **William S. Lynch**: Special Assistant to the Attorney General, coordinated with Los Angeles authorities.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena City College** (California): Djeredjian attended here in the early 1960s.  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Djeredjian operated an import-export business and picked up a Cadillac for delivery to Phoenix.  
- **Phoenix, Arizona**: Djeredjian resided here; mentioned as a contact point for his wife.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Center of FBI investigations; included the Ambassador Hotel where two men were observed by staff.  
- **Pomona, California**: Site of the restaurant where Le Beau observed the suspect.  
- **Tripoli, Libya**: Nafaa’s birthplace and residence; referenced in visa and press reports.  

Key Events  
- **June 1968**: Djeredjian provided statements to FBI about his movements and alleged familiarity with the RFK assassin’s photograph.  
- **May–June 1968**: Djeredjian traveled between Detroit, Phoenix, and Los Angeles; delivered a Cadillac to an auto auction in San Francisco.  
- **Ambassador Hotel incident (June 3, 1968)**: Two men were seen by staff, described as seeking Senator Robert F. Kennedy.  
- **FBI assessments**: Agents noted Djeredjian’s unreliability and his history of fabricating information about visa fraud and political activities.  
- **Attempted assassination of RFK** (June 1968): Suspect observed by Le Beau at a venue where Kennedy was speaking.  
- **Insurance claim investigation**: Mention of a check related to Sirhan Sirhan’s insurance settlement.  
- **Libyan press report**: Nafaa’s offer of legal assistance to Sirhan Sirhan, including visa details.  
- **Coordination with LA authorities**: FBI and Los Angeles DA’s office arranged interviews with Ethel Kennedy.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into Djeredjian’s activities and potential ties to the RFK assassination.  
- **U.S. Department of State, Office of Security**: Larkin, a Special Agent in Charge, oversaw Djeredjian’s case.  
- **Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office**: Involved in coordinating interviews with Ethel Kennedy.  
- **Argonaut Insurance Company**: Handled Sirhan Sirhan’s insurance claim settlement.  
- **City of Pomona Police Department**: Provided information on the suspect observed by Le Beau.  
- **Armenian Student Associations**: Mentioned as potential sources of information about foreign students in the U.S.

RFK Declassified Files

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