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**Jerry Owen Investigation**

Oliver Brindley Owen, aka Jerry Owen, was involved in an intricate series of events allegedly involving Sirhan and Jerry Owen and the attempted purchase of a horse by Sirhan. However, multiple witnesses and evidence contradicted Owen's story, leading investigators to conclude that he was lying.

Owen took a polygraph examination on July 3, 1968, which indicated that he was being untruthful. When informed of the results, Owen made lengthy rationalizations about the occurrence.

**John G. Christian Investigation**

Christian claimed to have a tape of Jerry Owen's account and wished to assist the Department in its investigation. However, investigators found discrepancies in Owen's story and concluded that he had fabricated his story about picking up a hitchhiker on June 3, 1968.

Owen's highly suspicious background caused investigators to speculate that he sought to use the story about Sirhan to bring attention upon himself.

**Background of Jerry Owen**

Owen was born on April 13, 1903, in Ashland, Ohio. He attended the University of Southern California and played varsity football. For many years, he was a sparring partner for ex-heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer. However, investigators found that Owen had fabricated his story about picking up a hitchhiker on June 3, 1968.

**Fire Insurance Claims**

Owen was involved in six fires beginning in 1939 in Castro Valley, California. On several occasions, he collected insurance settlements from these fires.

**Sex Offenses and Disorderly Conduct**

Owen was involved in sex offenses over the years. In 1945, Owen was arrested for disorderly conduct in Oregon. He was found in a metal room with both were Owen was fined $50 and given thirty days in jail however, Owen pasted an appeal bond of $250, and the case was continued indefinitely.

**Intelligence Division Reports**

Intelligence Division reports of Owen's activities revealed that he was reported to have been involved with women a number of times during his evangelistic tours. Owen's highly suspicious background caused investigators to speculate that he sought to use the story about Sirhan to bring attention upon himself.

**John Gearhart Investigation**

The investigation into John Gearhart's claim of speaking to Sirhan B. Sirhan at a bar in Glendora on the night of the Robert Kennedy assassination revealed that Gearhart lied to investigators regarding the incident. A polygraph examination revealed that Gearhart had fabricated his story and had never spoken to or seen Sirhan B. Sirhan in person.

**Sirhan Sirhan Investigation**

Allegations that Sirhan registered at the Biltmore Hotel on June 1, 1968, were proven false through a check of hotel records. Veronidee De Niese and Eva Grecco, the two employees who made the allegation, were not truthful in their statements.

**John Fahey Investigation**

The F.B.I. and this department conducted thorough investigations into Fahey's allegations, which included interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence. Investigators found inconsistencies in Fahey's statements and determined that he was not truthful about his claims.

**Key Events**

June 4, 1968: John Fahey claimed to have been at the Ambassador Hotel Coffee Shop with a woman, where he allegedly discussed his concerns about being followed and threatened.

June 13, 1968: Fernando Faura, a freelance writer, arranged for a tape recording of Fahey's story, which was later found to be an elaborated version of his previous statements.

**Findings**

The investigations revealed that Fahey's allegations were not credible and that he had fabricated his story. The Biltmore Hotel investigation concluded that Sirhan Sirhan did not register at the hotel on June 1, 1968.

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