</s>CARL EIERLE 56-156-3175 - - - - SEARCHED. SEARCHER: INDEXED. SERIALIZED: FILED. 7- OCT. 2 1 1975 FBI -LOS ANGELES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into claims made by Carl Bierle (also known as Carlo Earle) regarding the assassinations of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Bierle, a patient at Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida, alleged that Mafia figures such as Carlo Gambino, Joe Banano, and Joe Colombo discussed plans to kill the Kennedys during meetings at the Umberto Clam House in New York City in 1968. He claimed Gambino warned him that any Kennedy running for president would be targeted. Bierle also stated his wife died under suspicious circumstances, possibly due to Mafia involvement, as her body was found decomposed in a septic tank. The FBI interviewed Bierle on November 13, 1975, and evaluated his claims but concluded no further action was warranted due to inconsistencies and lack of verifiable evidence. Additional records mention Leonard Peter Rangle, an inmate at Nevada State Prison, who discussed RFK’s assassination with Sirhan Sirhan and claimed the gun used was switched. The FBI noted discrepancies in Bierle’s addresses and requested follow-up on letters from the same source.  

Key People  
- Carl Bierle (Carlo Earle): Patient at Florida State Hospital; alleged connections to Mafia figures and provided claims about Kennedy assassinations.  
- Carlo Gambino: Mob boss allegedly warned Bierle about Kennedy’s political prospects.  
- Joe Banano, Joe Colombo: Mafia associates reportedly involved in planning the Kennedys’ assassination.  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Identified as RFK’s assassin; mentioned in context of a "second gun" and financial incentives.  
- Leonard Peter Rangle: Inmate who discussed RFK’s assassination with Sirhan and provided details about the shooting.  
- Martin Saxon: Attorney referenced in Bierle’s correspondence regarding his wife’s death.  
- Dr. Michael Krassner: Psychiatrist who verified Bierle’s patient status at Nassau Psychiatric Institute (later corrected to New York).  

Key Locations  
- Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee, Florida: Institution where Bierle was a patient and the return address for some letters.  
- Umberto Clam House, New York City: Restaurant alleged to be the site of Mafia discussions about the Kennedys’ assassination.  
- Nevada State Prison, Carson City, Nevada: Institutional setting for Leonard Peter Rangle during his interview with FBI agents.  
- Los Angeles, California: FBI office handling investigations and translation of Bierle’s letters.  
- Nassau Psychiatric Institute, Kings Park, New York: Facility where Bierle was reportedly a patient (corrected from earlier records).  

Key Events  
- November 13, 1975: FBI interviewed Carl Bierle at Florida State Hospital regarding his claims about Mafia involvement in Kennedy assassinations.  
- Summer of 1968: Alleged warning from Carlo Gambino to Bierle about Kennedy’s political future.  
- 1973: Bierle committed to Florida State Hospital due to mental incompetence for murder charges.  
- December 4, 1975: FBI records note Leonard Peter Rangle’s interview regarding Sirhan Sirhan and the RFK assassination.  
- January 16, 1976: FBI responded to inquiries about Rangle’s statements, noting no further action was taken.  
- October 16, 1975: Carl Bierle sent a German-language letter to the FBI detailing his claims about RFK and JFK assassinations.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted interviews, requested translations, and coordinated investigations into Bierle’s allegations and Rangle’s statements.  
- Mafia/LCN (Lega Corrupta Nuova): Alleged criminal organization linked to discussions about the Kennedys’ assassination.  
- Florida State Hospital: Institution where Bierle was institutionalized and served as a return address for correspondence.  
- Nevada State Prison: Institutional setting for Leonard Peter Rangle during his interview with FBI agents.

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