</s>Vol. 6 56-156 CLASSIFICATION OF Serials SERIALS Sero.1201-1450 DELASIFICATION AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT GRAND GUIDE DO NOT DESTROY FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER LA-LOS ANGELES Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # Serial # 0056 156 6 1201 1450 8/11/120202481 DATE: FBI - Central Records Center DATE. DATE DO NOT RESTROY DIAL ARCHIVES BUREAU DATE :: 2/1/22/2277 DY: ENTERT AT JUSTTER DY. DY-2/222720 DY -2/2/2720 FRI AUTOMATIC DESCRIPTION GUIDE ENTERT FROM OR ADDED TO THE FILED DY .: 2.1/2.2/23/20/2220 DY :: 3/10/21/20 FBI -CENTRAL RECORDING CENTER ENTERT at Justter Fbi - Central Los Angeles DO NOT DISTROY DY -- 3/1 /22/20 Bureaux File Number (62-587 Bureaue File Number RRP2003H3CJ.J. 13/1110/11 DO NOT DISTROY. RESERVE FOR SELECT RESERVÉ FOR SELECT INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE UNDER E.O. 14176 DO NOT DESTRY. PENDING LITIGATION Pending / Not 39/6/2228 DO NOT LITTIGATION Scoo File No. DO NOT RESPONCTION (RRP) 4/29/20) (REV. 4/31/2020)

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and LAPD investigations into individuals potentially linked to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, and related threats or conspiracies. Key elements include:  
- A Spanish-language letter dated June 10, 1968, sent to Congressman John Tunney by Vanuel A. Alvarez Moreno, referencing assassination plots targeting prominent figures, including President John F. Kennedy. The sender claimed to have warned others but did not report the plans to authorities.  
- FBI interviews with Mrs. Joan Braden (who provided information on books linked to radical groups) and Dr. Osborne (who mentioned possession of liberal texts potentially tied to investigations).  
- RCMP reports from Canada regarding TV footage of RFK’s assassination, including descriptions of spectators at the scene and attempts to identify a polka-dotted woman in the footage.  
- Coordination between FBI offices (Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York) and agencies like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to gather information on suspects, witnesses, and threats.  
- References to case numbers (e.g., 56-156), file transfers, and internal FBI communications about handling sensitive materials under Executive Order 14176.  
- Investigations into Jerry Owen, a San Francisco resident interviewed by FBI agents in June 1968 after failing to meet with attorneys or authorities; his attorney George Davis advised against public discussion of the case. LAPD Captain Hugh Brown reported Owen was interviewed on July 3, 1968, following a polygraph examination.  
- Luzeta Cordova, a nurse from San Jose, claimed to have written letters to RFK and expressed belief that the Rosicrucian Order planned his family’s assassination. She also accused Ralph Lewis of AMORC of being a Russian spy.  
- Sirian B. Shahhan was identified by ETHEL CREAM of Duarte, California, as someone who inquired about RFK’s presence in Azusa during the 1968 campaign.  
- Mike Vejvoda in San Diego was noted for potential involvement in violent acts, though not directly tied to RFK.  
- LEONARD LAWRENCE EDWARDS of Mountain View, California, reported discussions of politics and potential violence during RFK’s funeral procession on June 8, 1968. He claimed owning firearms (including a German luger and .38 caliber Smith and Wesson) but denied making remarks about killing political figures.  
- BIRGERS reported a man inquiring about violence in his liquor store prior to RFK’s assassination, though the individual was later identified as not matching suspect descriptions.  

Key People  
- **Vanuel A. Alvarez Moreno**: Sender of the Spanish letter referencing assassination plots.  
- **Mrs. Joan Braden**: Interviewed by FBI regarding books linked to radical groups.  
- **Dr. Osborne**: Possessed liberal texts potentially tied to investigations.  
- **RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)**: Provided reports on TV footage and witness accounts related to the assassination.  
- **SACs (Special Agent in Charge)**: Coordinated investigative efforts across FBI offices.  
- **Jerry Owen**: San Francisco resident interviewed by FBI and LAPD; attorney George Davis involved.  
- **George Davis**: Attorney for Jerry Owen; advised against public discussion of Owen’s case.  
- **Luzeta Cordova**: Nurse from San Jose, claimed to have written letters to RFK and accused AMORC leader Ralph Lewis of espionage.  
- **ETHEL CREAM**: Duarte, California resident who identified Sirian B. Shahhan as someone inquiring about RFK’s campaign in Azusa.  
- **Hugh Brown**: LAPD Captain who interviewed Jerry Owen on July 3, 1968, and conducted a polygraph examination.  
- **LEONARD LAWRENCE EDWARDS**: Resident of Mountain View, California; reported discussions of politics and potential violence during RFK’s funeral procession.  
- **VIOLA TAY**: Edwards’ wife; no direct link to assassination investigations.  
- **BIRGERS**: Reported a man inquiring about violence in his liquor store prior to RFK’s assassination.  
- **GLEN A. DUNCAN**: 19-year-old inmate at Missouri Training Center for Men; no direct link to RFK assassination.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: FBI headquarters for the 56-156 case; interviews with witnesses.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Investigated connections to Dick Gregory and Black Panther Party activities; site of FBI interviews with Jerry Owen and his attorney George Davis.  
- **Montreal, Canada**: RCMP reported on TV footage of Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **New York City**: FBI sought information on American Heritage Foundation and potential witnesses.  
- **San Jose, California**: Luzeta Cordova’s residence; location of Rosicrucian Order activities.  
- **Azusa, California**: RFK campaign headquarters where ETHEL CREAM claimed Sirian B. Shahhan inquired about RFK’s presence.  
- **Mountain View, California**: LEONARD LAWRENCE EDWARDS’ residence.  
- **Torrance, California**: Prior residence of Edwards; trailer court mentioned.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: BIRGERS’ liquor store.  
- **Missouri Training Center for Men**: Duncan’s incarceration location.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **June 10, 1968**: Spanish letter to Congressman John Tunney referencing assassination plots.  
- **July 3, 1968**: Jerry Owen interviewed by LAPD officers following a polygraph examination at the San Francisco Police Department.  
- **June 8, 1968**: Discussion of politics and potential violence during RFK’s funeral procession in San Francisco; Edwards claimed owning firearms but denied remarks about killing political figures.  
- **July 5–8, 1968**: FBI and RCMP communications about tracking witnesses, verifying TV footage, and handling sensitive case files.  
- **June 27, 1968**: LAPD reported on Mike Vejvoda’s potential involvement in violent acts, though not directly tied to RFK.  
- **BIRGERS’ report**: A man inquired about violence in his liquor store prior to RFK’s assassination; the individual was later identified as not matching suspect descriptions.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, coordinated with other agencies, and managed case files under Executive Order 14176.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Provided reports on Canadian TV footage and witness accounts related to the assassination.  
- **American Heritage Foundation**: Mentioned in FBI inquiries about potential witnesses or connections to radical activities.  
- **Black Panther Party (BPP)**: Referenced in FBI records as a subject of investigation, particularly regarding ties to suspects.  
- **Rosicrucian Order**: Mentioned by Luzeta Cordova as an organization allegedly planning RFK’s assassination.  
- **AMORC (Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis)**: Accused by Cordova of espionage; Ralph Lewis identified as a potential Russian spy.  
- **John Birch Society**: Potentially affiliated with Edwards’ wife, though not confirmed in the documents.  
- **Missouri Department of Corrections**: Handled Glen Duncan’s case.

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