</s>5-113c (19-28-65) Domestic Intelligence Division INFORMATION NOTE Date 6/10/68 This relates to the murder of avalien grocery store owner from Jordan by a Military black nationalist in Chicago, Illinois. Although the killing may have been an act of revenge over the assassina- tion of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Chicago- has no information confirming this possibility at this time. Inter-Division Information Unit of the Department and White House Situation Room was advised. Information being included in summary teletype to White House and interested officials and agencies. Copy of attached, sent Attorney General. ERS: WLS:jcm WCS/ 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains two distinct sets of records related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination and associated investigations. The first set details an unsolved murder in Chicago on June 9, 1968, involving Adder Rayyan, a Jordanian national killed by Robert Smith (also known as Yaree Amer) and Michael Walton. Smith, identified as a leader of the Young Black Militants linked to SNCC, was described as armed and dangerous by Chicago police. The FBI and White House were informed, with ongoing investigations into the incident. The document also includes letters from civilians providing information about potential witnesses or suspects related to RFK’s assassination, including references to theories implicating the KKK. Administrative corrections and coded messages unrelated to the main investigation are noted.  

The second set comprises telegrams and memos from U.S. government agencies regarding RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968. Key points include discussions about Sirhan B. Sirhan, alleged connections to Arab governments, and conflicting information on his background. A Department of State telegram (London, June 1968) references a source (Kimche) claiming Sirhan made trips to the Middle East, including Damascus (1964) and Cairo (1966). Kimche’s reliability is questioned by some authorities. A U.S. Embassy London report disputes Sirhan’s marriage in Salt Lake City in 1957, though local records were being checked. An FBI memo (June 10, 1968) details a tip from Charles H. Byord about St. Louis attorney Richard De Fitzgibbon predicting RFK would not win the Senate race, with Byord allegedly possessing a tape recording. The FBI also references a canceled check from Argonaut Insurance to Sirhan Sirian (Pasadena, CA), requesting handwriting comparison. Other mentions include an incident at the University of California at Davis where an individual resembling Sirhan was reportedly ordered out of a hallway during RFK’s speech, though no conclusive link was established.  

Key People  
- Robert Smith (Yaree Amer): Suspected assassin, leader of Young Black Militants, formerly associated with SNCC.  
- Michael Walton: Co-suspect, half-brother of Smith.  
- Adder Rayyan: Jordanian national killed in Chicago on June 9, 1968.  
- J. Edgar Hoover: FBI Director, involved in coordinating investigations.  
- Sirhan B. Sirhan: Alleged assassin of RFK; investigated for connections to Arab governments and travel history.  
- Charles H. Byord: Individual who allegedly relayed information about Richard De Fitzgibbon’s predictions regarding RFK’s Senate prospects.  
- Richard De Fitzgibbon: St. Louis attorney mentioned in FBI memo.  
- Kimche: Source cited by U.S. Embassy London for information on Sirhan.  
- Kenneth Hauf, Heidi Busse Hauf, Kirste Steinino: Individuals involved in the UC Davis incident.  
- Mrs. Mary Steinback, Miss Helen D. Wardé: Civilians who provided information about potential suspects or witnesses.  

Key Locations  
- Chicago, Illinois: Site of Adder Rayyan’s murder on June 9, 1968.  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters of the FBI and White House Situation Room.  
- London: U.S. Embassy location referenced in Department of State telegram.  
- St. Louis, Missouri: Location of Charles H. Byord’s SAC file.  
- Pasadena, California: Recipient of canceled check linked to Sirhan Sirian.  
- University of California at Davis: Site of incident involving an individual resembling Sirhan.  
- Salt Lake City: Location of Sirhan’s purported marriage in 1957.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968.  
- Murder of Adder Rayyan by Robert Smith and Michael Walton in Chicago on June 9, 1968.  
- FBI and Chicago police investigations into the Chicago incident.  
- Speculation that the Chicago murder was revenge for RFK’s assassination (no confirmation).  
- Investigation into Sirhan B. Sirhan’s travel history and connections to Arab governments.  
- FBI inquiry into Charles H. Byord’s claims about Richard De Fitzgibbon’s predictions.  
- University of California at Davis incident involving an individual resembling Sirhan.  
- Handwriting analysis requested for a canceled check linked to Sirhan.  
- Disputed information regarding Sirhan’s marriage in Salt Lake City, 1957.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in coordinating investigations, including SAC St. Louis and Sacramento Office.  
- Department of State: U.S. Embassy London referenced in telegram about Sirhan’s travel history.  
- Argonaut Insurance Company: Issuer of canceled check linked to Sirhan Sirian.  
- University of California at Davis Police Department: Involved in the incident with an individual resembling Sirhan.

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