</s>OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY (18) EDITION MAY 18) EDITION UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES (56-156) DATE: 11/1/68 FROM : SA JOSEPH DOYLE POWELL SUBJECT: KENSALT On 11/11/68 MRS. TILLENIA ADAMEX, 3313 Burritt Way, La Crescenta, California, appeared at the Pasadena RA and advised SA POWELL of the following: At the time of AND, immediately after the assassination of Senator Robert F. KENNEDY, Mrs. ADAMEK was suffering from. and recovering from the breakdowns. Some few weeks after the assassination Mrs.ADAMEX Sent an unsolicited, numerous letter to the office of the Attorney General of the unknown, of Calif. and the who wrote that EDWARD ADAMK and JOHN BARRY both identified as living in Tucson, Arizona, were involved in the murder of Sen. KENNEDY. EDWARDADAMK is married to EDWARD ADAMS' sister. Mrs. AdAMEX's former husband. JOHN EARHART IS married to Edward ADAMKE'S sister. Ms. ADAMEEK does not know their addresses beyond their being in Tucson. based Entirel y on delusions and there is no basis in fact whatssoever for the information Mrs. adAMKEK put in the letter was based EntIREl yon delusions and that there is not basis in Fact with the murder. Mrs ., Ms ., ADAMKEN has recently heard that Mr. adAMEX and Mr. EARHART were in the information that they had some connection with the murderer. Mrs .. ADAMEN has recently Heard that Mr ., adamEX and Mrs. E. BARHART was the Los Angeles area in response to the police. She expressed her deep concern that they might be matter. subject to She expressed the prosecution at the least inconvenience due to her irrational act when she was sufferingfrom a mental illness. Mrs. ADAMSKE advised she lives with her daughter at the above address. She responded the residence phone there is 2(8-8)7-943, at She requested any contact with her circumposed at her daughter would be greatly alarmed if she knew what Mrs. Adamek had done as indicated above. Mrs ... ADAMEMK works at the telephone answering service, phone 796-9111 from 11:00 AM, and could be reached through that number at 1:00 PM, and ANDARDEX-INDEXED.<loc_576><loc_852><loc_740><loc_742><loc_740></poly>CHECK INDICIES AND AFFORD PROMOTED DIAGRED WALKER TO <loc_115><loc_885>APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. (2) <loc_153><loc_901><loc_153><loc_916><loc_121><loc_916>(2 (2)) <loc_118><loc_916>J.E.Brigueeet

Summary  
The document contains fragmented FBI and police records related to investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968. Key elements include:  
- Mrs. Adamek reported delusional claims that Edward Adamk and John Barry were involved in RFK’s murder, though these were deemed baseless. She later expressed concern about potential legal consequences for her actions.  
- The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) requested interviews with individuals associated with the American College of Hospital Administration (2525 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco), who were registered at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles around June 5, 1968. These interviews aimed to investigate potential connections to RFK’s assassination.  
- FD-302 forms document interviews with Frank De Buda and Donald Clark, a former employee of De Buda. Clark claimed he knew Sirhan Sirhan (a key suspect in the assassination) but later recanted, stating Sirhan spoke English without an accent. Clark also mentioned ties to Oakland, Beverly Hills pharmacies, and associations with figures like Hex Newton and Playboy Club connections.  
- The FBI investigated Max Burman, who allegedly heard a shortwave radio broadcast in Israel on May 18, 1968, claiming RFK had been shot. Burman was in Israel at the time but denied involvement.  
- A polygraph examination of Mrs. Donna Herrick (wife of gun shop owner Benjamin J. Herrick) explored her claims of seeing Sirhan Sirhan in April 1968. She initially provided inconsistent dates but later admitted uncertainty, noting Sirhan’s English proficiency contradicted her earlier assertion of an accent.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Suspected assassin of RFK; mentioned by multiple sources, including Donald Clark and Mrs. Donna Herrick.  
- **Frank De Buda**: Consulting chemist interviewed by FBI; linked to Donald Clark.  
- **Donald Clark**: Former employee of De Buda; claimed ties to Oakland, Beverly Hills pharmacies, and associations with Hex Newton.  
- **Max Burman**: Allegedly heard RFK assassination news via radio in Israel on May 18, 1968.  
- **Mrs. Donna Herrick**: Subject of polygraph examination; claimed to have seen Sirhan Sirhan in April 1968.  
- **Benjamin J. Herrick**: Husband of Donna Herrick; owner of Lock, Stock 'N' Barrel Gun Shop.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination; linked to individuals interviewed by LAPD and FBI.  
- **2525 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco**: Address of the American College of Hospital Administration, associated with individuals registered at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Israel (Cessaree near Galilee)**: Location where Max Burman allegedly heard a radio broadcast about RFK’s assassination.  

Key Events  
- **RFK Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Investigated through interviews, polygraph exams, and records of individuals with potential connections to the event.  
- **Shortwave Radio Broadcast (May 18, 1968)**: Allegedly reported RFK’s assassination in Israel, linked to Max Burman’s trip.  
- **Polygraph Examination (August 6, 1968)**: Conducted on Mrs. Donna Herrick regarding her claims of seeing Sirhan Sirhan.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted polygraph exams and interviews related to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Requested interviews with individuals linked to the Ambassador Hotel and American College of Hospital Administration.  
- **Scientific Investigation Division**: Facilitated polygraph examinations for FBI investigations.  

Summary  
The document details polygraph examinations of Mrs. Herrick and Mr. Larry Arnold regarding their potential involvement in or knowledge of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). Mrs. Herrick was questioned about her interactions with Sirhan, a suspect linked to RFK's assassination. Polygraph results indicated she was untruthful, particularly concerning whether she had lied about Sirhan’s presence in her store and his attempts to purchase ammunition. She claimed confusion but later admitted to being influenced by prior exposure to Sirhan’s photographs. Mr. Arnold, who sold ammunition to Sirhan in 1966, was interrogated after initially denying the sale. His polygraph results suggested deception, as he falsely recalled details about the transaction and claimed confusion due to misidentifying individuals. He later admitted lying to avoid accountability, citing conflicting memories of the event. The document also includes FBI administrative records, memos, and investigative leads related to RFK’s assassination, including interviews with hotel guests at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, travel agency contacts, and follow-ups on potential suspects like James C. McWhinney and Subrina Duble.  

Key People  
- Mrs. Herrick (subject of polygraph examination)  
- Sirhan (suspected assassin of RFK)  
- Mr. Larry Arnold (ammunition seller to Sirhan)  
- James C. McWhinney (corrected name for hotel guest)  
- Subrina Duble (searched but no results found)  
- Mrs. Donna Harrick (linked to Arnold’s testimony)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California (Ambassador Hotel, polygraph facilities)  
- Detroit, Michigan (FBI records, contact with St. John Hospital)  
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (investigative leads)  
- Boston, Massachusetts (hotel guest interviews)  

Key Events  
- Polygraph examination of Mrs. Herrick regarding Sirhan’s activities  
- Arnold’s polygraph test and admission to lying about ammunition sales  
- FBI administrative memos and investigative follow-ups on RFK assassination suspects  
- Interviews with hotel guests at the Ambassador Hotel  
- Correction of names (e.g., James C. McWhinney) for record accuracy  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Special Agent in Charge (SAC) offices (Los Angeles, Detroit, Pittsburgh, etc.)  
- Travel agencies (Berry Travel Agency, American Express)  

Summary  
The documents detail FBI communications related to investigations into the Kensalt case, which appears to involve inquiries into potential conspiracies or associations linked to Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 assassination. Key elements include requests for interviews with individuals connected to the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, such as Richard C. Hillen, who was a guest there on June 4, 1968. The LAPD sought FBI assistance to locate hotel guests who might possess information about a conspiracy involving STIRIAN (possibly a misspelling of Sirhan Sirhan) and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. A reference notes that Kennedy was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel’s Embassy Room on June 5, 1963, though this date conflicts with historical records (RFK was assassinated on June 5, 1968). The documents also mention efforts to track George Gale, a journalist for the London Daily Mirror, and details about Robert Prestwood, including his address in La Mirada, California, employment at Thermador Division of Norris Industries, and prior involvement in sex offenses. Other entries reference payroll records, FD-302 reports, and administrative tasks such as disseminating information to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.  

Key People  
- Richard C. Hillen (registered guest at Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, June 4, 1968)  
- STIRIAN/Sirhan Sirhan (allegedly observed by Kennedy; linked to conspiracy inquiries)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (Senator shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1963 [date discrepancy])  
- George Gale (journalist for London Daily Mirror; sought for interview)  
- Robert Prestwood (owner of racehorse "Jet Speck"; address in La Mirada, California)  

Key Locations  
- Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California  
- New York City (London Daily Mirror office at 220 East 42nd Street)  
- La Mirada, California (Corley Drive residence referenced in notebook found at Sirhan Sirhan’s home)  
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office  

Key Events  
- LAPD request for FBI assistance to investigate hotel guests linked to the Kensalt case and potential conspiracy involving STIRIAN/Sirhan Sirhan.  
- Interview efforts with individuals such as John Digman, Dennis Burkson, and Mrs. Eda Wollengerger.  
- Dissemination of FD-302 reports to Los Angeles County District Attorney.  
- Tracking of Robert Prestwood’s associations with a racehorse and his criminal history.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- London Daily Mirror (New York office)  
- California Horse Racing Board  
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office

RFK Declassified Files

56-la-156_sec_011_ser_2276-2575-part_6_of_9.pdf

Document Summary

Try AI Search