</s>FD-36 (Hedy, 10-29-83) F.B.I Date: 6/7/68 Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT (Type in plain text or code) TELETYPE URGENT (Priority) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (MAIL) AND SAC, LOS ANGELES (56-156) ST FROM: SAC. DETROIT (62-4177) KENSALT RE LAS VEGAS TEL TO DETROITS AND LOS ANGELES, JUNE FIVE FIVE INSTANT; DETROITT TEL to LOS ANGLES, June SIX INSTANT, AND INSTANT: DETROITION TEL To LOS ANCELES. JUNE SIX ISTANT. LOS ANGELES TELTO DETROT, JUNE SIX STANT. SIRHAN SALIM SIRHANN, DOB JUNE FifTEEN, THIRTY FOUR, JERUSALEM, PALESTEEN, EMPLOYED BRYANT COMPUTER PRODUCTS, DIVISION OF EXCELLO CORP, WALLED LAKE, MICH, HOME ADDRESS TWO FIVE ZERO FIVE N. GREEN, DETROIT, SAID NOT REATED OR ACQUAINTED WITH SIRIAN BISHARA STIRAN. HE DENIED MAKING STATEMENT TO ANY PERSON THAT HE HAD RELATIVES IN CALIF. WHOM HE WANTED TO VISIT. SAID ALL RELATIVES RESIDE DETROITE AREA EXCEPT FIRST COUSIN WHO RESIDES GOSHEN, INDIANA. RELATIVERS FURNISHED AS FOLLOWS: FATHER - SALIM SALIM SHIRAN, ONE TWO ONE ONE HUBBARD, DETROITS: MOTHER - MIRIAM KHADER SIRIAN, SAME ADDRESSE AS FATHER: FATHER : BROTHERS - SALEM (SAM) SIRISHAN, HAZEL PARK, MCH. TEVE-IC-TOM) STIRIAN, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICH, -MICH, -SAM-STRIAN, 1555 -Bureau (SIRIAN), DEARBORN HEIGHTS ,, MIGH, -SAME-STIRAN ,- CCN/GAP 22 JUN 16 1968 Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per 79 JUN 13 1968 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Sirhan Bishara Sirhan (born June 15, 1934) of Detroit, Michigan, and his family members, including brothers Salem Sirisan, Adel Siriran, and others. Sirhan denied connections to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). An anonymous call to the San Francisco Police Department (SPFD) on June 6, 1968, threatened to kill the assassin of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), with the caller claiming the killer was held in San Francisco. The SPFD operator transferred the call but could not identify the caller. FBI and LAPD conducted a search of Sirhan’s room at 696 East Sirhan Street, Pasadena, California, on June 5, 1968, alongside Adel Siriran. Media and bystanders surrounded the residence during the search.  

The investigation included interviews with witnesses such as Cathie Fulmer, who claimed to have seen Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, where RFK was assassinated. The FBI coordinated with Los Angeles County authorities for grand jury proceedings to seek an indictment against Sirhan for multiple counts of attempted murder and murder. Ballistic evidence confirmed that a bullet recovered from RFK’s body matched the weapon found on Sirhan. A witness, George Ehrard, provided details about Munir Bishara purchasing a 22-caliber Iver Johnson pistol linked to the crime.  

Other individuals mentioned include Faraj D. Khalaf and his family, with inquiries into potential connections to Jordanian or Arab groups. The FBI sought to verify claims of Khalaf’s ties to Washington, D.C., due to his father’s business interests in Ohio. A threat to bomb RFK’s funeral train in Baltimore was reported by John Abble, referencing a man named “Crazy Otto,” though the Pennsylvania Railroad clarified the bridge mentioned was not used by the train.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused of assassinating RFK; described as an excellent worker with no political discussions.  
- **Salem Sirisan**: Brother of Sirhan, Jordan-born naturalized U.S. citizen.  
- **Adel Siriran**: SIRHAN’s brother, interviewed by LAPD in Pasadena.  
- **Faraj D. Khalaf**: Individual linked to Jordanian or Arab groups; father owned supermarkets in Ohio.  
- **Cathie Fulmer**: Witness who claimed to have seen Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **George Ehrard**: Witness providing details about Munir Bishara purchasing a pistol used in the assassination.  
- **John Abble**: Reported threat against RFK’s funeral train, identifying “Crazy Otto” as the alleged bomber.  

Key Locations  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Sirhan’s residence and family addresses.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Sirhan’s residence searched by LAPD.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination; witnesses included Juan Romero, Paul Schrade, and William Weisel.  
- **San Francisco, California**: SPFD received anonymous call about JFK assassin.  
- **Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge**: Mentioned in threat against RFK’s funeral train but later dismissed.  
- **St. Louis University Dormitory**: Where a young man associated with Khalaf was observed.  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into Sirhan’s family ties to RFK assassination; search of his Pasadena residence without a warrant raised legal concerns.  
- Grand jury proceedings in Los Angeles County to seek indictment for RFK’s murder.  
- Ballistic evidence confirmed weapon used matched the gun found on Sirhan.  
- Threat to bomb RFK’s funeral train reported, later dismissed due to bridge details.  
- Indictment against Sirhan for multiple counts of attempted murder and murder.  
- Witness testimony linked Munir Bishara to purchasing a pistol used in the assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations into Sirhan, Khalaf family, and threats against RFK’s funeral train.  
- **LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department)**: Involved in search of Sirhan’s residence and provided witness statements.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Coordinated with FBI for grand jury proceedings.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Reference to legal proceedings and evidence admissibility concerns.  
- **United Airlines**: Mentioned in context of passenger list records and flight details related to Caesar Chavez.

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