</s>EDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA ON 1 Date 6/17/68 1- Mrs. LOU ROBERTSON, 1801 Winnetka, Chatsworth, California, phone 350-1947, on June 11, 1968, advised the following her phone when she was contacted seeking an appointment with her husband, DALE ROBERTON, television actor, who reported the kept horses at the Granja Vista Del Rio, Corona, California, where STIRHAN STIRHAM, who was charged with shooting Senator ROBERT P. KENNEDY, reported worked with exercise boy. Mr. ROBERTRSON was on route to Lake Tahoe and was to return June 14, 1968 p.m. On June 11. 1968, 1968. To the presidentative of "Life" May, 1968 P.M. on June 10, 1969, DALI informed any knowledge DALE that had had to STIRHA. DALE informed any representative he did not know SIRHAH, had never employed him as a horse exercise boy or otherwise. Further, having observed numerous pictures of STIRAH on television, and in the press, had not indicative of the situation of Similan River. on DALE's ROBERSON said she had handled the bookkeeping on DALE's horse operations said she was held held the horses at the above horse ranch at Corona and she was the stable DALE had never hired STIRRHAN and she were she had never had any knowledge of STRIHAN until he was recently charged with Shooting Senator KENNÉDY. On 6/11/68 at ., Los Angeles, California File Los Angeles 56-156 ... - 5/42 - by SA LESLIE F. WARREN/Imt Date dictated 6/13/68 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI interviews conducted in June 1968 regarding individuals with potential connections to an individual referred to as "SIRHAN" or "STIRHAN," later identified as Sirhan Bishara, the assassin of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Interviews focused on SIRHAN’s employment history, social interactions, political views, and alleged associations. Witnesses described his work at a horse ranch in Corona, California, his anti-Israel sentiments, and his academic life at Pasadena City College. No direct evidence of conspiracy or prior planning for the assassination was found, though some witnesses speculated on his motives. The FBI sought to verify SIRHAN’s background, including his alleged ties to Arab students, occult groups, and conflicts with associates. References to a fight at Dennis’ Restaurant in Pasadena and his accidental fall were noted as part of broader investigative context.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara (SIRHAN/STIRHAN)**: Identified as the assassin of RFK; described as anti-Israel, socially distant, and involved with Arab students.  
- **Lou Robertson**: Reported SIRHAN’s employment at a horse ranch in Corona, California, and stated no prior knowledge of his involvement.  
- **Maria Girouard**: Noted SIRHAN’s work at a health food store and lack of political discussion.  
- **Ivan Garcia**: Friend of SIRHAN; provided details about his employment, personal life, and anti-Israel sentiments.  
- **Dale Robertson**: Television actor; wife reported no knowledge of SIRHAN’s involvement in horse operations.  
- **Edward Fibus**: Identified STIRHAN in photographs related to the Kennedy assassination.  
- **George Beilicke**: German national residing in Pasadena; described interactions with SIRHAN and Paul Khoury.  
- **Paul Khoury**: Jordanian student at Pasadena City College; claimed limited contact with SIRHAN.  
- **Dr. Paul Nilsson**: Eye doctor who referred SIRHAN to another physician.  

Key Locations  
- **Corona, California**: Site of the horse ranch where SIRHAN was allegedly employed.  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Where SIRHAN and others were students; noted for social interactions.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: FBI office where interviews took place.  
- **Shap's Bar (Pasadena)**: Associated with horse racing betting and SIRHAN’s social circle.  
- **Santa Anita Racetrack, Arcadia, California**: Site of a loan transaction between Beilicke and Khoury in 1966.  

Key Events  
- **SIRHAN’s alleged employment at Granja Vista Del Rio ranch** (Corona, CA) and subsequent charge for RFK’s assassination.  
- **Interviews with witnesses** by the FBI to gather information on SIRHAN’s background, associations, and potential motives.  
- **SIRHAN’s accidental fall**, which reportedly altered his demeanor and ambitions.  
- **Investigation into a woman claiming to have worked with SIRHAN at a health food store** and attempts to verify her contact details.  
- **Identification of STIRHAN in photographs** related to the Kennedy assassination by Edward Fibus.  
- **Follow-up FBI interviews** (June–July 1968) confirming limited or no further contact with SIRHAN or associates since 1966.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into SIRHAN’s activities.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Where SIRHAN and others were enrolled, with noted social interactions.  
- **Theosophical Society** and **Rosicrucian Order**: Mentioned in discussions about SIRHAN’s alleged philosophical or occult interests, though no direct connections were established.

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