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Summary  
The documents detail multiple aspects of federal investigations into Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination and associated cases. A letter from J. Mowen in the Netherlands (June 9, 1968) suggests RFK’s assassination was part of a larger conspiracy involving influential figures and predicts increased racial strife. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover acknowledged the letter on June 26, 1968. Discussions about fingerprinting policies reference Sirhan Sirhan’s initial lack of FBI records but later discovery in juvenile court files. Abbott O. Nelson, an American citizen working on the Amarah Sugar Project in Iraq, is noted with family details and employment history. Mrs. Ezell Nelson’s letter regarding her son’s activities in Baghdad, Iraq, is included. Administrative notes reference file handling protocols, serial numbers, and FBI procedures.  

Separate records focus on Suleman Adel Hamid Khattab, an Arabic instructor at the Institute of Modern Languages in Washington, D.C., who volunteered for RFK’s campaign before his assassination on June 5, 1968. FBI interviews with volunteers describe him as talkative but not suspicious, noting his admiration for RFK and criticism of U.S. foreign policy toward Israel. His passport (number 2200791) and travel to Jordan (1960–1965) are documented.  

Other entries reference teletype communications between U.S. and Canadian authorities regarding a suspicious individual observed during RFK’s California cavalcade, reviewed by Harry N. Belyea. The FBI sought verification with the Los Angeles Police Department. Paul Shinoff, linked to subversive groups like the Black Panther Party and connected to Charles R. Garry (lawyer representing the party), is discussed in relation to a Peace and Freedom Party meeting on May 21, 1968. Wayne J. Primeau, a Canadian citizen with foreign service ties, is noted as a potential subject of inquiry. A partial cancellation of an Amber Alert for a female suspect (described as wearing a white dress) is mentioned but deemed unrelated to RFK’s case.  

A memorandum details FBI investigations into Sirhan Sirhan, identified by associates of Duarte via photograph, with conflicting testimonies about his meeting attendance. Shinoff, a Security Index subject, was contacted via telephone by the San Francisco Office on June 18, 1968. His attorney, Charles R. Garry (on Security and Agitator Indexes), is identified as a partner in Dr. Dreyves, M. McFarlane, Black Keller law firm. Gregory Smith’s testimony from Cambria Heights, Queens, NY, mentions Dick Gregory’s remarks suggesting RFK would be shot before the election, dismissed as coincidental.  

Key People  
- **J. Mowen** (Netherlands) – Sent a letter discussing RFK’s assassination and conspiracies.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover** – FBI Director who responded to Mowen’s letter.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan** – Mentioned in context of fingerprinting records and alleged involvement in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Abbott O. Nelson** – American citizen employed on the Amarah Sugar Project in Iraq; family details included.  
- **Carl Burrows** – Referenced in INS fingerprinting policy notes.  
- **Suleman Adel Hamid Khattab** – Arabic instructor, RFK volunteer, naturalized U.S. citizen (1966), born in Egypt.  
- **Mrs. Ezell Nelson** – Sent a letter regarding her son’s activities in Baghdad, Iraq.  
- **Harry N. Belyea** – Canadian government official who reviewed film footage of RFK’s cavalcade.  
- **Paul Shinoff** – SDS leader linked to subversive groups; connected to Charles R. Garry.  
- **Charles R. Garry** – Attorney for Shinoff; on Security and Agitator Indexes.  
- **Dick Gregory** – Lecturer in Oklahoma; referenced in Smith’s testimony about RFK’s assassination.  
- **Gregory Smith** – Testified about Dick Gregory’s remarks regarding RFK’s assassination.  

Key Locations  
- **Netherlands** (J. Mowen’s address)  
- **New York, FBI Headquarters**  
- **Detroit, Michigan** (Sirhan Sirhan’s residence and employment)  
- **Baghdad, Iraq** (Abbott O. Nelson’s work location)  
- **Amarah, Iraq** (site of the Amarah Sugar Project)  
- **Washington, D.C. (WDC)** – RFK campaign headquarters; Khattab’s employment and volunteer work.  
- **Jordan** – KHATTAB’s 1960–1965 travels; SIRIAN family’s documented visits.  
- **Los Angeles, California** – Cavalcade footage review, Peace and Freedom Party meeting.  
- **Toronto, Ontario, Canada** – Wayne J. Primeau’s last known address; RCMP involvement.  
- **Cambria Heights, Queens, NY** – Gregory Smith’s interview location.  
- **Shawnee, Oklahoma** – Site of lecture attended by Smith and Dick Gregory.  

Key Events  
- **June 9, 1968** – J. Mowen writes to FBI about RFK’s assassination and potential conspiracies.  
- **June 26, 1968** – FBI Director Hoover acknowledges Mowen’s letter.  
- **Fingerprinting policy discussions** – Sirhan Sirhan’s records and immigrant fingerprinting protocols.  
- **Abbott O. Nelson’s employment** – Amarah Sugar Project in Iraq.  
- **June 5, 1968** – Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.  
- **May–June 1968** – FBI interviews with RFK campaign volunteers (Mrs. Quaranta, Mrs. Mitchell, Louise Stapleton, Mrs. Christopher) regarding Suleman Khattab’s activities.  
- **1960–1965** – KHATTAB’s travels to Jordan; SIRIAN family’s documented visits.  
- **May 21, 1968** – Peace and Freedom Party meeting in Los Feliz, California, where Paul Shinoff and Jose Duarte clashed.  
- **June 17–21, 1968** – FBI reviews of volunteer worker interactions with KHATTAB; teletype communications regarding film review and Shinoff’s potential involvement.  
- **June 25, 1968** – Teletype messages discussing Belyea’s film observation, Shinoff’s connections, and Primeau’s employment status.  
- **Identification of Sirhan** – Conflicting testimonies about his attendance at meetings; associates confirmed his photograph matched a suspect.  
- **Gregory Smith’s testimony** – Overheard remarks suggesting RFK would be shot before the election, dismissed as coincidental.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** – Central to document handling, investigations, and correspondence.  
- **Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)** – Mentioned in context of fingerprinting policies for immigrants.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice** – Referenced in administrative notes and file management protocols.  
- **Institute of Modern Languages** – Employed Suleman Khattab as an Arabic instructor.  
- **Kennedy for President Committee** – Utilized volunteer workers, including KHATTAB.  
- **Black Panther Party** – Linked to Charles R. Garry, who represented the group.  
- **Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)** – Paul Shinoff was associated with this organization.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)** – Collaborated with U.S. authorities on Belyea’s review of Canadian Broadcasting Company footage.

RFK Declassified Files

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