</s>Mr. Fahy felt that the FBI and LAPD Investigators did not believe his story. Fahy admitted his reason for picking up the woman was motivated by sexual desire. Fahey told Gusas that he told his wife of his experience before going to. the FBI. He also stated that the waitress at the Trancas Restaurant had remembered him. He claimed to have been hypnotized by Dr. LaScola and as a result had remembered additional details, I.o. the women had told him of having a husband on Guam or Taiwan at the school in the Eastern U.S. He admitted having never saw Sihan at the Ambassador Hotel on 6-4-68. He denied having sexual relations with the woman. Mr. Gusas questioned regarding his professional evaluation of the polygraph exam. He stated that he was not immediately impressed with Mr. Fahey but as aresult of their conversation had altered his opinion and how as of the opinion that they were an intelligently accused of the cross-examined Fahy extensively and he was impressed by Mr. Fahey's events of the woman's knowledge of a method of obtaining a passport. He felt that Fahy could not have possibly imagined that. Mr.Gugas evaluated his polygraph charts and came-to-the conclusion that Fahey was truthful on the questions asked. He was of the opinions that no person could tell such a convincing story and be such a good polygraph subject unless he was telling a true story to fully evaluate Fahy's tests had not contained sufficient desire to examine Fahy. truthfulness and expressed desire to come to the ambassador Hotel and When pressed, Mr. Gusay stated he felt definitely that Mr. Fahey was truthful about, having picked up a woman. He explained the reaction obtained having session. "Wora you followed up the Woman at the Ambassador Hotel and due to Fahey having imagined that this occurred. He had no explanation for the extreme response to the question, "Do you feel that your life was in danger on 6 -4-62?" When Mr. Gugas pressed Fahy on this point, Fahy mumbled something to the effect that he thought the man following him in the V.I. was going to shoot him. Mr. Gugsas stated that He has called Fahy in an attempt to re-interview him and that Fahy has become un-cooperative. Faey will not discuss the matter further and told Gus that he has resolved the matter with the Los Angeles Police Department. Mr. Gugas' interview was concluded by with the statements that he ha not examined any other person in connection with the Kennedy case and that time-Life Magazine was paying for his services. 2025/RELEASE UNDEREO, 14176

Summary  
John Fahey, a salesman for Cal-Tec Industries, was interviewed by Sgt. Alexander and Lt. Hernandez on September 9, 1968, regarding his encounter with a woman at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 4, 1968. He claimed she had knowledge of RFK’s assassination at the hotel on June 5, 1968 and was connected to the event. Fahey stated he was followed by a blue Volkswagen and believed the driver might have been involved in the shooting. His initial motivation for engaging with the woman was sexual desire, though he denied having relations with her. Fahey also mentioned being hypnotized by Dr. LaScola to recall details about the woman, who claimed she had a husband on Guam or Taiwan. FBI agent Chris Gugas evaluated Fahey’s polygraph results and concluded he was truthful, but Fahey later became uncooperative. Fragmented testimonies from other accounts describe interactions with a woman named Gilda Dean (later identified as Joan or Betty), who allegedly planned to travel to Australia and expressed nervousness about being followed. These accounts include details of a car chase involving a blue Ford and Volkswagen, encounters with FBI agents Gene Brian McCarthy and Lloyd Johnson, and references to an article in *Life Magazine* implicating Sirhan as the accused assassin.  

Key People  
- **John Fahey**: Central figure who claimed to meet a woman at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968, connected to RFK’s assassination.  
- **Gilda Dean (Joan/Betty)**: Woman described in multiple accounts as interacting with Fahey, planning to travel to Australia, and expressing nervousness about being followed.  
- **Chris Gugas**: FBI agent who assessed Fahey’s polygraph results and concluded he was truthful.  
- **Dr. LaScola**: Hypnotist allegedly used by Fahey to recall details about the woman’s alleged connection to the assassination.  
- **Fauria (possibly "Fauza")**: Individual who pressured Fahey to change his story and arranged hypnosis sessions with Dr. LaScola.  
- **Gene Brian McCarthy** and **Lloyd Johnson**: FBI agents involved in interviews regarding the car chase and pursuit.  
- **Sirhan**: Accused assassin referenced in *Life Magazine* articles, described as using a "Lack Stock and Barrel gun" and ammunition.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968; Fahey claimed to have met the woman there on June 4, 1968.  
- **Santa Monica Blvd., Oxnard, Ventura, Malibu**: Locations mentioned in fragmented accounts of a car chase involving a blue Ford and Volkswagen.  
- **Wilshire Blvd., Kenmore Street, Olympic Blvd.**: Areas referenced for interactions with the woman described by Fahey.  
- **Trancas Restaurant**: Mentioned as a location where a waitress recalled Fahey.  

Key Events  
- **June 4–5, 1968**: Fahey claimed to have met a woman at the Ambassador Hotel who allegedly had knowledge of RFK’s assassination and was connected to the event.  
- **Car chase**: Fragmented accounts describe pursuit involving a blue Ford and Volkswagen, with interactions with Gilda Dean (Joan/Betty) and FBI agents.  
- **Polygraph Examination**: Chris Gugas evaluated Fahey’s polygraph results, concluding he was truthful about his encounter with the woman.  
- **Hypnosis Session**: Dr. LaScola allegedly hypnotized Fahey to recall details about the woman’s alleged connection to the assassination.  
- **References to *Life Magazine* article**: Mentions of Sirhan as an accused assassin using a specific firearm and ammunition, alongside claims of passport fraud and illegal activities.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Conducted polygraph evaluations, interviews, and investigations involving agents Chris Gugas, Gene Brian McCarthy, and Lloyd Johnson.  
- **Life Magazine**: Cited as a source reporting on Sirhan’s alleged actions, including weapon details and accusations of passport fraud.

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