</s>FPD-35 (Rev. 5,22-641). F.B.I Date: 6/17/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL (Priority) ST TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (44-38861) ST FROM: SAC, SAN DIEGO (44)-3881) (44-3941) MP MURKIN 00: Memphis 00: Los Angeles OKENSALT Enclosed for the Bureau are seven copies of a letterhead memorandum captioned GEORGE ROBERT LEISINGER for appropriate dissemination. Enclosed for each office receiving 44-388/71/70 this communication are two copies each of the same letterhead memo. Bureau ENGLOSURE - Memphis (Enco. 2) - Los Angeles (Eno. 2)(2) (2) - Richmond (Enc. 2). - Seattle (Enno. 2.) - Seattle(Enco.) (2)(2)(3) N/AS/al - San Diego (2.2) 6-20-68) (2) - 44-394) AMO: JKW (15) 10 JUN X 1968 C. &. Bishop NOT RECORDED 29 JUN 26 1988 ENCLOSUMS 57 JUL 2 1968 Approved: M Per Special Agent in Charge Sent 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains multiple entries from June 12–18, 1968, detailing FBI investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). Key elements include:  
- **George Robert Lettsinger** was arrested in San Diego, California, on June 12, 1968, after being identified through handwriting analysis of a note linked to RFK’s assassination. During interrogation, he admitted renouncing U.S. citizenship in 1963 and expressed anti-Negro sentiments but denied writing the note. He also made threats against Ted Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey if they sought the presidency. The FBI documented efforts to locate photographers (Bill Eppridge) and journalists (Jim Wilson) associated with the investigation, noting discrepancies in handwriting analysis of documents attributed to Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Hong Kong telegrams** referenced claims by local newspapers alleging Chinese involvement in RFK’s assassination but were deemed unreliable.  
- **Ronald Edmon Hulen** was investigated for potential ties to Sirhan Sirhan, with inquiries into his family members (Linda Frances Hulen, Betty Callas, Larry Wayne Hulen) and alleged drug use.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan** was central to the investigation, with conflicting reports on his education in Pasadena, California, and claims of Middle Eastern connections. FBI records noted inconsistencies in his background, including interviews with his brothers who stated he had never left the U.S. since 1957.  
- **Abdulaziz Khalaf**, a man in St. Louis, was investigated for alleged Jordanian ties and conflicting educational records at Cincinnati University.  
- **Doyle Truman Chaney** of Galveston, Texas, claimed to have followed a 1951 Ford convertible containing individuals suspected in RFK’s murder, including a Black driver linked to the Poor People’s March and an occupant with a 22-caliber pistol. However, his claims were unverified.  
- **John Kinche**, a journalist, provided information about Sirhan’s alleged travels but was deemed an unreliable source by U.S. intelligence agencies.  
- **FBI laboratory analysis** of specimens (Q21/Q4) from Sirhan’s possession identified them as metal containers likely used as microphone buttons from 20–30 years prior, which could not transmit speech signals or act as monitoring devices.  

Key People  
- **George Robert Lettsinger**: Arrested in San Diego; denied writing a note tied to RFK’s assassination but made threats against political figures.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Central figure in the investigation; claims of Middle Eastern ties and education in Pasadena, California.  
- **Bill Eppridge**: Photographer associated with RFK’s assassination coverage; interviewed by FBI.  
- **Jim Wilson**: CBS cameraman linked to the RFK assassination investigation.  
- **Ronald Edmon Hulen**: Subject of inquiries due to alleged ties to Sirhan Sirhan and family members (Linda Frances Hulen, Betty Callas, Larry Wayne Hulen).  
- **Abdulaziz Khalaf**: Suspect in St. Louis with conflicting educational records and alleged Jordanian connections.  
- **Doyle Truman Chaney**: Claimed to have followed a car linked to RFK’s assassination but provided unverified details.  
- **John Kinche**: Journalist whose reports about Sirhan were deemed unreliable by U.S. intelligence agencies.  

Key Locations  
- **San Diego, California**: Site of Lettsinger’s arrest and FBI interviews.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Center for FBI investigations into RFK’s assassination and handwriting analysis.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Location of Abdulaziz Khalaf’s background investigation.  
- **Galveston, Texas**: Site of Doyle Truman Chaney’s alleged surveillance activity.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s education location and Rosicrucian Order meeting site.  
- **San Gabriel, California**: Lock, Stock and Barrel gun store where Sirhan purchased .22 caliber ammunition.  
- **Hong Kong**: Mentioned in telegrams regarding alleged Chinese involvement in RFK’s assassination.  

Key Events  
- **June 12, 1968**: Arrest of George Robert Lettsinger in San Diego after handwriting analysis linked him to a note tied to RFK’s assassination.  
- **June 17–18, 1968**: FBI teletype transmissions detailing interviews with photographers (Bill Eppridge), journalists (Jim Wilson), and inquiries into Sirhan Sirhan’s background.  
- **FBI investigation into Abdulaziz Khalaf**: Failed to confirm his identity or ties to the assassination due to inconsistencies in his background.  
- **Doyle Truman Chaney’s report**: Alleged surveillance of a car linked to RFK’s murder, with unverified claims about its occupants.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s background check**: Conflicting records on his education and Middle Eastern connections.  
- **FBI laboratory analysis of specimens (Q21/Q4)**: Identified as metal containers likely used as microphone buttons from 20–30 years prior, deemed non-functional for monitoring.  
- **Search of Sirhan’s automobile on June 6, 1968**: Revealed a purchase receipt for .22 caliber ammunition from Lock, Stock and Barrel gun store in San Gabriel, California.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Lettsinger, Sirhan Sirhan, Khalaf, Chaney, and Hulen; coordinated communications and laboratory analysis.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in the arrest of Lettsinger and coordination with FBI.  
- **U.S. Postal Service**: Mentioned in context of a note found at a post office linked to Lettsinger.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Monitored John Kinche’s credibility as a journalist providing information on Sirhan.  
- **Rosicrucian Order (Ancient Mystical Order Rose Crucis, AMORC)**: Described as a non-religious, worldwide fraternal organization; Sirhan was reported to have attended a meeting in Pasadena, California.

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