</s>OPTIONAL PRINTING NO. 1-4 $10-109 GSA (GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO SAC, LOS ANGELES (56-156) (56-136) DATE: 8/13/68 : : ATTENTION: RICHARD P. DOUCETTE SA R. R. J. LA JEUNESSE, JR. FROM : SUBJECT: KENSALT Re: RALPH WASHINGTON On 9/7/68, in connection with his liaison responsibilities regarding captioned investigation, SA R ., J. L. LAJEUNESE, Jr. determined from S. U. S. Unit of the LAPD that he was detained from U.S. 475-5206) has been contacted by the Police Department. JONAS was a volunteer staff worker with the ROBERT F. KENNEDY campaign for President in Los Angeles. In KENNESDAY campaign for PRESIDENT in Los Angele, in the described to the Police Dept. WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON. volunteer worker for KENNEDy, has, on several occasions, attempted to solicit money from them previously to pay this ROSELLO to connection, the KENNETH campaign worker, this ROSELO, to connect with, she later learned paid $150.00 to Washington. JONASS advised she had an address of 707 Brynhurst for WASHINGTON: she added, she obtained a telephone number, 483-8348, reported that of a sister, and telephone 751-502, that of the friend who had reportedly characterized WASHINGTON as a "kook." SUGGESTED LEAD It is recommended this memorandum with his forward to SA RICHART P. DODOUCette in connection between his previous interview of JONAS and in the event this information is of substantive value with respect to Washington, RJL/eb (2) el- J.L.L-1627 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED R.M.ED AUG 13 1968 FBI-LOS ANGELES A.O.RICHARD L.DOUCATELA 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O ., 14176 Richard P. Doucette

Summary  
The document contains a collection of FBI, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office records from 1968 detailing investigative activities related to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968. Key elements include:  
- Investigations into Sirhan Bishara, the alleged assassin, focusing on his employment history, financial records, and connections to individuals such as Ralph Washington (RFK campaign volunteer), Frank Donnarruma (linked to a ranch investigation), and Paul Khoury (involved in background checks).  
- FBI coordination with LAPD to verify Sirhan’s residence at Peak’s Hamburger House and check bank accounts.  
- A letter from California Attorney General Thomas C. Lynch requesting information on Jose A. Perez Questa for potential legal action if he visited Los Angeles.  
- A personal statement from Enriquello in the Dominican Republic expressing intent to kill Sirhan Bishara for RFK’s assassination, though not part of official records.  
- FBI and LAPD conferences in August 1968 discussing witness preparation, focus on the Ambassador Hotel pantry area, and plans to interview individuals in Michigan and Wisconsin.  
- References to international rumors about RFK’s assassination, including Middle Eastern sources in Lebanon (mid-May 1968) and a letter from Jose A Perez and Maria B. Sanchez in the Dominican Republic blaming a “Jordanian devil” for the killing.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara** (alleged assassin of RFK; subject of financial, employment, and residence investigations).  
- **Ralph Washington** (RFK campaign volunteer linked to Sirhan).  
- **Frank Donnarruma** (connected to Granada Vista Del Rio Ranch employment investigation).  
- **Paul Khoury** (involved in background checks on Sirian/Sirhan).  
- **Thomas C. Lynch** (California Attorney General, requested information on Jose A. Perez Questa).  
- **Evelle J. Younger** (Los Angeles District Attorney, recipient of Lynch’s letter).  
- **Jose A Perez** and **Maria B. Sanchez** (Dominican Republic residents expressing intent to avenge RFK’s death).  
- **Enriquello** (Dominican Republic resident with personal statement against Sirhan Bishara).  
- **Munir Stirhan**, **George Shard**, and **William Adward** (prosecution witnesses referenced in FBI/LAPD records).  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to all investigative activities; site of RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Sacramento, California**: Involved in photo analysis and document handling.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Home of Eddie A. Sirbar, who provided information on Adel Aid Sirhan.  
- **Dominican Republic**: Reference to Enriquello’s personal statement and Jose A Perez/Maria B. Sanchez’s letter.  
- **Sydney, Australia**: Mentioned in reference to Clifford Fleety.  
- **3rd and Alvarado Streets, Los Angeles**: Location of the Syrian Orthodox Church referenced in investigations.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **Mid-May 1968**: Rumors about RFK’s assassination circulated in Lebanon, traced to Middle Eastern sources.  
- **August 1968**: FBI and LAPD conducted conferences on RFK investigation, focusing on witness preparation and the Ambassador Hotel pantry area.  
- **July–August 1968**: Polygraph examinations of Donna Herrick and Arnold indicated possible dishonesty regarding interactions with Sirhan Bishara.  
- **Investigations into Sirhan’s financial records**, employment history, and residences (e.g., Peak’s Hamburger House).  
- **Requests to locate Clifford Fleety in Australia** and inquiries into potential church attendance by Sirhan at the Syrian Orthodox Church.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Led investigations into RFK’s assassination, financial records, and international rumors.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Provided information on Ralph Washington, Sirhan Bishara, and coordinated with FBI.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Involved in witness preparation and prosecution planning.  
- **California Department of Justice**: Included through Thomas C. Lynch’s letter to Evelle J. Younger.  
- **Bank of America**, **United California Bank**, and **Southern Division, Crocker Citizens National Bank**: Mentioned in financial record inquiries.  
- **Syrian Orthodox Church (Los Angeles)**: Reference to potential church attendance by Sirhan Bishara.

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