</s>62- HO-587 SECTION 3 SECTION3 SENILS 195-284 SERVALS 195-264 + DATE OF PROPERTY THRIVERY OF THIS FILE DATE of PROPERITY THRIVELY OF THIS FILLE DATE/PROPERTY THIRTY/THIRTY OF THE FILLE BUREAU F.F. 3/3/15/2007 Took OR ADDED TO THIS FIL FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class: Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 00622 587 3 195 284 5/11/1657306 on INVESTIGATION RRP0059STK 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 USE CARE IN HANDLING THIS FILE Transfer-Call 421

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and Department of Justice investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. Key elements include inquiries into Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, identified as the accused assassin, his brother Soliman Sirhan’s alleged arrest in Jordan for spying, and potential connections to Middle Eastern intelligence networks, including a spy ring discovered in Jordan. FBI efforts focused on analyzing an anonymous letter linked to the assassination, fingerprint evidence from a .22 caliber pistol used in the shooting, and interviews with informants such as Abdel Malik Khalaf and Samir M. Khalaf, who were alleged to have ties to Jordanian authorities or anti-Kennedy sentiments. Coordination between FBI offices in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., involved requests for CIA assistance. The Superior Court of Los Angeles issued an order restricting the release of evidence to protect Sirhan’s right to a fair trial. Additional findings include ballistic confirmation of the weapon used, witness accounts from individuals like Edward Minasan and Sandra Serrano, and records of Sirhan’s target practice at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club. Administrative documents also reference logistical arrangements for report distribution and tracking of teletype communications between FBI offices.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Charged with assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy; observed in the Ambassador Hotel ballroom prior to the shooting.  
- **Soliman Sirhan**: Brother of Sirhan, allegedly arrested in Jordan for spying.  
- **Abdel Malik Khalaf**: Informant linked to Jordanian connections and alleged anti-Kennedy statements.  
- **Samir M. Khalaf**: Individual with ties to Jordan and potential involvement in plots against Kennedy.  
- **Edward Minasan**: Witness who saw the actual shooting of Senator Kennedy at the hotel.  
- **Sandra Serrano**: Allegedly saw a woman in a polka dot dress and a man leaving the Ambassador Hotel post-assassination.  
- **Walter S. Crowe, Jr.**: Communist Party member and acquaintance of Sirhan, last contacted him on May 2, 1968.  
- **Antonio Bouza Lorenzo**: Spanish individual who sent a condolence letter to the Kennedy family.  
- **Ignacio O. Lopez**: Individual in San Francisco who left a note warning of threats against Senator Edward Kennedy.  
- **Deborah Maktarian**: Sirhan’s mother, interviewed regarding his activities and legal status.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; location of Sirhan’s residence (696 East Howard) and San Gabriel Valley Gun Club.  
- **Jordan**: Where Soliman Sirhan was allegedly arrested for spying.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Linked to informants like Abdel Malik Khalaf.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: FBI headquarters and coordination center for inter-agency efforts.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Associated with the threat against Senator Edward Kennedy (George Hotel).  
- **Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania**: Residence of Arlington Robert Scott, noted in administrative records.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **FBI Investigation**: Focus on Sirhan’s background, potential ties to Middle Eastern intelligence, and analysis of ballistic evidence from a .22 caliber pistol.  
- **LAPD Search of Sirhan’s Residence**: Yielded photographs, ammunition sales slips, and latent prints from the weapon used in the shooting.  
- **Superior Court Order**: Issued by Judge Arthur L. Alaron to restrict release of evidence and statements in Sirhan’s case.  
- **Witness Accounts**: Including Edward Minasan’s observation of the shooting and Sandra Serrano’s sighting of individuals leaving the hotel.  
- **Ballistic Examination**: Confirmed the weapon used was a .22 caliber pistol fired at close range (2–6 inches).  
- **Threat Against Senator Edward Kennedy**: A note left by Ignacio O. Lopez in San Francisco referencing potential violence against the senator.  
- **Sirhan’s Target Practice**: Documented at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club on June 4, 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Sirhan, coordinated with CIA, and tracked informants.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Performed ballistic tests, searched Sirhan’s residence, and provided statements on the investigation.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Involved in inter-agency coordination with FBI.  
- **Jordanian Authorities**: Linked to Soliman Sirhan’s alleged arrest for spying.  
- **Communist Party**: Walter S. Crowe, Jr., was an admitted member.  
- **W.E.B. Dubois Clubs of America**: Mentioned in context of Sirhan’s alleged affiliations, though no direct membership was confirmed.

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