</s>UNKNOWN SUBJECT; KARL UECKER - VICTIM; SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY - VICITIM; CHILDREN OF ROBERT P. KENNEXY - VICTIMS EXPORTION The previously described letter and envelope were furnished to the FBI Laboratory for translation and examination. The following is a translation of the letter as furnished by the FBI Laboratories: (See Page 5). - -4- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

John M. Laurence, a suspect in the assassination of President Kennedy, was investigated by the FBI. His police records showed multiple arrests under different names, including John L. Pawluk and John Lawrence Pawluk.

The FBI received information about a potential publication concerning the Kennedy assassination and requested to be notified if any such information came to their attention. A photograph taken by Steve Schapto may include Sirhan Sirhan, who is suspected of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy.

John Edgar Hoover extended his condolences to the Kennedy family after Senator Robert F. Kennedy's death and had a personal representative attend his memorial services. The FBI has assisted the US Secret Service in protecting presidential candidates since 1964.

Investigations should not be conducted on certain leads if they have already been handled, including reports from Mrs. Dona Herrick of the Lock, Stock and Barrel Gun Shop that Sirhan Sirhan came to the store with two other individuals and asked for tank-piercing ammunition.

Extensive investigation should be conducted to positively resolve this aspect, specifically by locating Don Trumble, Bill (Walking Bill), Kathy Venne, and showing beyond any doubt that Andrese is the individual with whom Steve Stuart shot pool.

The identity of the unknown caucasian male who had a conversation with Peter Bistrup in the sound booth at the Rafferty Party to the Venetian Room at the Ambassador Hotel about one hour before Bidstrup went off duty should be determined.

If not already done, determine the identity of the Los Angeles fireman that visited with Hans. Peter Bistrop (electrician in the Ambassador Hotel) in the sound booth at the Rafferty Party on June 4, 1968.

Determine if this individual was or was not Sirhan.

From William F. Gardner (Security Officer of the Ambassador Hotel), determine the source of an orange color pamphlet with black lettering which bore the caption "Kill Kennedy."

Interview hotel employees in most instances does not set out length of employment; those employees recently hired should be further inquired into their activities.

There is no information on Sirhan's method of transport to the hotel; efforts should be made to run out through parking lot, cab, etc., bearing in mind a quick getaway may have been arranged.

A parunter associated with Sirhan is pictured with an individual observed old in an old car parked near his apartment and visiting a Jordanian couple; resolve.

William Thomas Hoog saw two persons approximately 12:15 am. June 5, 1968, run across the hotel grounds toward the parking lot; attempt to identify.

John Stanford Shamel was told by an unidentified man he had chased a man with a gun through the hotel lobby; attempt to resolve.

Be alert for any possible connection between leads to 11 and 10.

Irene Wishisham stated an unknown person tried to obtain a hotel uniform; resolve.

Frances Bailey, two caucasian males attempted to get waiters jackets to get in to see Kennedy; resolve.

Fallak Ben-Jabr, parking lot attendant, saw four white males - driver appeared arabic - seeking parking space and appropriate twenty minutes later driver and blowout girl well went going into the hotel; conduct additional investigation.

Individuals associated with the assassination include:

* GAYMOARD MISTRI: identified as MISTRIC, interviewed on page 69 of Los Angeles report dated 6/9/68
* Dr. SAMUEL W. WEAVER: no interview contemplated due to completed medical records
* Dr. JOHN T. GARNER: two confirmed appointments cancelled
* Dr. ROBERT G. FREEMAN: associated with John D. RUNLEDGE, M.D.
* PETE HAMILL: free lance writer interviewed on 8/5/68
* BRIAN HAMILL: brother of PETE HAMILL, interviewed on 8/6/68
* STEVE SCHAPIRO: photographer for Black Star Photographers, to be located and interviewed

Dates associated with the assassination include:

* 7/26/68: Bureau letter to Los Angeles requesting interviews and/or investigation
* 8/2/68: WFO teletype to the Bureau and New York requesting interview with STEVE SCHAPIRO
* 8/5/68: Interview with PETE HAMILL
* 8/6/68: Interview with BRIAN HAMILL

Locations associated with the assassination include:

* Los Angeles: interviews being conducted by the Los Angeles office
* New York: interview with STEVE SCHAPIRO to be located and conducted

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