</s>OLIVER BRINDLEY OWEN Also Known As Jerry Owen this restaurant and sandwich bar and by the University of Southern California on Coliseum. I wanted to go in and talk to him especially about this boxer, heavy boxer, and a few things. So I pulled off the freeway and just circled corner and went right into the parking lot behind the hotel, and restaurant. And coming through the there's a theater, he and heard something about the rigarole, and people watching, and about the eight shots fired and such. But being a and about them, they were fired and were watching for counters, sat down, and ordered a lunch. And I asked for Burt. And said, "Hell be here in just a moment." "So I'm listening to television blasts, and I believe there was a radio or something saying that suspect had not spoken. Can't get nothing from him. But fast work by the police department they have traced the gun. Found out by a police officer or someone. And it came along about the want it around, or the lady. I think, either sold it to either a neighbor or someone, And it come along about them names. Some funny name, what have you. And then as I'm bodies, some people say something saying, and boy, I'm a boy, I liked my horse and I hear something saying. in tennis shoes and different things, and black, bushy hair. And I'm not getting too much of it because, But I'm waiting for Burt. and Burt comes along and I'm telling him, Diamond Dip, and he has one called Hit and Miss. Talking about boxing and how well he's doing with his horses. In forth, And I told him, he's ought to come out back back. In I have a little black out one of the ranch. It's a teacher. He's a dandy. We're just talking on the times so forth. And I said, I had a funny thing happen. My said, 'I'm going out Monday, going pretty quick. My hippies, expecting or kids, I isn't funny. A guy shows you a hundred dollar bill and wants a horse and stalls you. I, just as a matter of conversation. - 8- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail Oliver Brindley Owen’s (Jerry Owen) interactions with law enforcement regarding a potential assassination plot linked to Robert F. Kennedy. Owen described being questioned at the University of Southern California police station about a horse transaction involving a man who allegedly threatened him, referencing a "horse deal" and a hundred-dollar bill. He identified a suspect as "Sirhan," though authorities did not confirm his involvement. The text notes threats against Owen and an attorney handling the case, along with an investigation into the disappearance of witness Ray. Owen’s travel between California locations, including Phoenix, Palo Alto, and Pope Valley, is detailed, alongside interactions with officials like Sergeant Sandlin. Later sections reference FBI documents on Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s trial for RFK’s assassination, including financial costs, witness testimonies, and legal proceedings. A Los Angeles County District Attorney’s weekly summary notes expenses related to the trial, such as courtroom construction and closed-circuit television installation, and a civil lawsuit against Sirhan by Irwin Stroll. Court records from February 1969 describe jury selection for Sirhan’s trial, including eight jurors (notably Benjamin Click, the sole Jew on the panel) and three alternates, alongside administrative notes about FBI record-keeping and form numbers.  

Key People  
- Oliver Brindley Owen (Jerry Owen)  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (defendant in RFK assassination case)  
- George Davis (ranch owner, investigator)  
- Ben Hardister (travel companion)  
- Raymond "Ray" (missing witness linked to the case)  
- Lynn D. Compton (prosecutor)  
- Herbert V. Walker (Superior Judge presiding over trial)  
- Mrs. Sirhan (testified about family finances)  
- Benjamin Click (sole Jew on jury panel)  
- William John Nolan (Supervisor, FBI)  
- Henry Schutz (Division 6, SOG, FBI)  

Key Locations  
- University of Southern California (police station)  
- Phoenix, Arizona  
- Palo Alto, California (Hyatt House)  
- Pope Valley, California (ranch)  
- Napa, California (travel context)  
- Los Angeles, California (court proceedings, Catalina Street near Ambassador Hotel, Fifth and Mission streets, Hall of Justice)  
- Pasadena (home purchase mentioned by Mrs. Sirhan)  
- Long Beach (Alphonso Calindo’s employment location)  
- Southern California-Gas Co. (Mrs. Irma O. Martinez’s employer)  

Key Events  
- Owen’s interrogation regarding a potential assassination plot and horse transaction, including threats against him and an attorney.  
- Identification of "Sirhan" as a suspect, though authorities did not confirm his involvement.  
- Investigation into the disappearance of witness Ray.  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s trial for RFK’s assassination, including financial costs of the case, witness testimonies, and legal proceedings.  
- Court testimony by Mrs. Sirhan regarding family financial hardship and government aid.  
- Jury selection process for Sirhan’s trial, including alternate jurors.  
- FBI transmission of Los Angeles County DA’s weekly news release (February 12, 1969).  
- Administrative notes on declassification markings and form numbers (PD-26, Optional Form No. 10) related to FBI records.  

Key Organizations  
- University of Southern California Police Department  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office  
- Los Angeles Superior Court  
- Southern California-Gas Co.  
- Pacific Telephone Co.  
- Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power

RFK Declassified Files

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