</s>PERNELL EZZELL. Mr. Dowling said that he had no further information concerning Ezzell at this time. On August 12, 1968, Mrs. Fay Ezzelli, wife of Pernell Ezzell, 636 22nd Street, Orlando, Florida, furnished the following information: Pernell Ezzelle had his driver's license revoked for five years by the State of Florida because he had hit a bridge with his 1965 Buick or near Fayetteville, North Carolina, with his 1966 Buick in near Foyesville, North Carolinas, been charged with driving while intoxicated. Ezzells said that he had paid for the damages to the bridge, but his license was still revoked last week. Mrs. Ezell said that his husband Florida obtained last week he was unsuccessful, since the Orlando, Florida was obtained but was unsuccessful. Since the city to do his license and he could not travel throughout the city of his work. She advised that he left Orlando on Monday, August 5, 1968. for California in order to see employment. On Thursday, August 9, 1968 he called in the middle of the night, saying that he was in Los Angeles, California. working for an aircraft plant and making good money. He did not doing his own business. He said aircraft plant. He told his wife that he wanted her and the family to fly out in the near future when he would send money. On Saturday, August 11, 1968; Ezzella called about 8:00 P.M. saying he was not in Los Angels, California, He remarked to the effect that he has been out of the country and he had just gotten back, therefore, he had not gotten a permanent address. He had not been out not the country he had address. His did not been cut of the could she reached the he was out of his country. He could be a bit bitter because her husband had run up about a $1,000,000 debt he his American Express Credit Card. She had up his $1.000.00 debt he was American Express credit Card. Shared his $2.00.00,000.0.0,00.0 show good faith by supporting her and their child before she would decide whether or not to go to the California,Mrs. Eezell said that she was not certain whether or or not Ezsell, she been that she has not certainwhether or not ezzell had the influence with alcohol from the sound of his voice on the two occasions on which he made calls. She said that if he does 2 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into allegations related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination and threats against presidential candidates. Pernell Ezzell’s driver’s license revocation history, including accidents in North Carolina involving a 1965 Buick and 1966 Buick, is recorded. His wife, Mrs. Fay Ezzell, reported his departure from Orlando, Florida, for California seeking employment, with conflicting accounts of his whereabouts and financial status. The FBI Tampa office referenced prior communications about Ezzell’s revoked license due to a bridge accident near Fayetteville or Clinton, North Carolina. Additional records note suspensions in South Carolina for driving under the influence. Mrs. Lila Hoquist confirmed Ezzell’s Florida license registration details, while Mrs. Mary Smith documented his revoked chauffeur’s license. A long-distance call from Long Beach, California, involving a check for Ezzell was reported by Mr. Emory A. Dowling Jr.  

Separate investigations addressed Howard Phillip Ethridge, arrested near Lewiston, Idaho, after a high-speed chase. Two women claimed he confessed to assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., but the FBI found no evidence linking him to these crimes. Steve Rowland in Kansas City overheard CB radio threats against RFK and JFK, though no plans were substantiated. Senator Edward Brooke’s inquiry about Arab student activities was clarified as unrelated to RFK’s assassination.  

Fragmented FBI communications referenced radio interactions in Kansas City involving Jerry Lamb (U.S. Secret Service) and Thomas J. Connolly. Harold W. Bourrell, FCC Engineer in Charge, was informed by SA Robert V. Harman Jr. about an incident involving radio activity. An inmate at Whitman County Jail claimed participation in RFK’s assassination and interactions with hitchhikers. FBI Special Agent James Turner was dismissed in 1961 for misconduct, including false statements, and later became involved in conspiracy theories linked to Jim Garrison’s campaign.  

Key People  
- Pernell Ezzell (subject of license records)  
- Mrs. Fay Ezzell (Ezzell’s wife)  
- Mrs. Lila Hoquist (Orange County Auto Tag Office)  
- Mrs. Mary Smith (Orange County Drivers License Office)  
- Mr. Emory A. Dowling Jr. (relative and contact)  
- Howard Phillip Ethridge (suspect interrogated in Idaho)  
- Rachel White, Bonnie White (women who reported Ethridge’s claims)  
- Steve Rowland (informant overheard CB radio threats)  
- Senator Edward Brooke (requested FBI investigation on Arab student activities)  
- Harold W. Bourrell (FCC Engineer in Charge)  
- Robert V. Harman Jr. (SA informed FCC about radio activity)  
- James Turner (former FBI Special Agent dismissed for misconduct)  
- Jim Garrison (linked to RFK assassination conspiracy theories)  

Key Locations  
- Orlando, Florida (Auto Tag Office, Drivers License Office)  
- Fayetteville, North Carolina (bridge accident site)  
- Clinton, North Carolina (license revocation location)  
- South Carolina (prior driving under influence suspension)  
- Long Beach, California (motel manager’s call)  
- Lewiston, Idaho (Ethridge’s arrest site)  
- Walla Walla, Washington (where Ethridge allegedly confronted women)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (Rowland’s report location)  
- Whitman County Jail, Washington (inmate’s claims of RFK assassination involvement)  
- Colfax, Washington; Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles, California; Mill Valley, California  

Key Events  
- Pernell Ezzell’s Florida driver’s license revoked May 27, 1968, due to accidents and driving under the influence.  
- Mrs. Fay Ezzell reported Ezzell left Orlando for California seeking employment but expressed doubts about his claims.  
- FBI Tampa office referenced Ezzell’s revoked license linked to a bridge accident in North Carolina.  
- Howard Phillip Ethridge arrested near Lewiston, Idaho, after high-speed chase; claimed involvement in JFK and MLK assassinations, but no evidence found.  
- Steve Rowland overheard CB radio threats against RFK and JFK in Kansas City, Missouri.  
- Senator Edward Brooke requested FBI investigation into Arab student activities unrelated to RFK’s assassination.  
- Harold W. Bourrell informed about FCC radio activity by SA Robert V. Harman Jr.  
- Inmate at Whitman County Jail claimed participation in RFK’s assassination and interactions with hitchhikers.  
- James Turner dismissed from FBI in 1961 for misconduct; later involved in conspiracy theories linked to Jim Garrison’s campaign.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Florida Department of Public Safety  
- Orange County Drivers License Office, Florida  
- Orange County Auto Tag Office, Florida  
- U.S. Secret Service  
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
- Whitman County Sheriff's Office  
- U.S. Civil Service Commission  
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia  
- Circuit Court of Appeals  
- U.S. Supreme Court  
- Pullman Police Department (Washington)

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