</s>LA 56-156 Hair Light Figure Medium, well proportioned No further description recalled. SIRHAN and his brothers, Mr. GARSON said he had no recollection Following an examination of a photograph of SIRHIAN of seeing these individuals before and said he not had no recollection had been the young man which he described and had not believed any The only coming closest to the young men in question was a photograph of MUNIR SIRHAH shown wearing glasses; however, in examining another photograph of MUNIFR without glasses, was of the opinion that the young Man was definitely not MUNIRA. -990 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and RCMP investigations into potential involvement of individuals and groups in plots against Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) following his assassination on June 5, 1968. Key elements include:  
- **Karen Brown** (Whittier College student) reported seeing a man matching descriptions of SIRHAN STIRHAN at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination and identified ESMALL SHAMLOO from Whittier College records as resembling the individual she saw on television.  
- **Richard David Gilles** (arrested in 1960 for drunk driving) possessed a note referencing SIRHAN STIRHAN but denied any knowledge of the suspect beyond media reports.  
- **Antoine Hage** and his brother Joseph Hage, arriving in the U.S. from Haiti in 1968, stated they discussed no prior information about Kennedy’s assassination.  
- A **Montreal radio station** (CKGM) conversation with an unknown female caller described a Jordanian man who arrived in Montreal three years earlier and allegedly confessed to planning to kill RFK. The caller claimed the individual was “stupid” and did not report the threat due to doubt about its seriousness.  
- **LaVerne Hayes** (Compton, California) was approached by AHNDRT to meet at the Ambassador Hotel on May 12, 1968, but he and his friends did not attend. He later visited the hotel in June 1968 and saw a photograph of SIRHAN STIRHAN, though he could not recall seeing anyone matching newspaper descriptions.  
- The **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)** investigated the Montreal radio conversation, obtaining a tape recording and attempting to identify the caller through harbor contacts.  

- **Leonard L. Edwards** (Mountain View, California) described an individual with firearms who made threatening remarks about killing political figures, including RFK, and claimed the person had guns in his possession during prior months.  
- **William McCarthy** (journalist) reported seeing a man resembling SIRHAN STIRHAN at the Ambassador Hotel on June 1, 1968, describing him as white, early 20s, 5'16", 130 pounds, with dark curly hair and a Mediterranean appearance.  
- Witnesses at the **University of California, Davis** (James McEvoy and Kenneth Hane) reported seeing an individual matching SIRHAN STIRHAN’s physical description in the hallway behind Freedom Hall during RFK’s speech on May 16, 1968, noting dark skin with acne, black wavy hair, and Middle Eastern features.  
- **Mrs. Lida Irene Wilson** (San Francisco) observed two individuals remaining seated during the pledge of allegiance and national anthem at a Kennedy campaign event on June 1, 1968, giving “thumbs down” gestures toward RFK and booing him. She later contacted the Sacramento FBI Office after learning of RFK’s assassination, referencing descriptions of SIRAN BISHARA SIRHAN but clarifying he was not the person she observed.  
- **James Riddle Hoffa**, **Samuel Desisti**, and **Anthony Provenzano** (inmates at USP Lewisburg) denied knowledge of any plot against RFK when questioned about a “contract” allegedly made in 1967.  
- **Ziyad Ibrahim Kusani** (Princeton, New Jersey) reported that an Arab Students Organization issued telegrams following the assassination of Senator Norman Kennedy (possibly RFK) and denied ties to SIRIAN SIRIAN.  
- **John Wright** (hotel worker at the Ambassador Hotel) claimed to have seen SIRHAN STIRHAN in the kitchen during the June 4, 1968, shooting, describing his role as a “kitchen reporter” and alleging others in the kitchen discussed planning RFK’s assassination.  
- **Winfred Holder** (Hope Hotel clerk) recounted conversations with Wright about his activities at the Ambassador Hotel on June 9, 1968.  
- **Ronald R. Huntley** (Portland, Oregon) reported observing two men near RFK at the Benson Hotel on June 5, 1968, describing their appearances.  
- **Lorena Kurtz** claimed knowledge of a conspiracy involving SIRHAN STIRHAN but later retracted her statement, citing distress and medical issues.  

Key People  
- **SIRHAN STIRHAN** (alleged assassin of RFK)  
- **ESMALL SHAMLOO** (Whittier College student identified by Karen Brown)  
- **Karen Brown** (Whittier College student who reported seeing the suspect)  
- **Richard David Gilles** (individual with a note referencing SIRHAN STIRHAN)  
- **Antoine Hage** and **Joseph Hage** (brothers from Haiti involved in Montreal conversation)  
- **LaVerne Hayes** (Compton resident approached to meet at the Ambassador Hotel)  
- **Leonard L. Edwards** (Mountain View, California; described an individual with firearms and threats against political figures)  
- **William McCarthy** (journalist who reported seeing a man resembling SIRHAN STIRHAN)  
- **James McEvoy** and **Kenneth Hane** (UC Davis witnesses reporting an individual matching SIRHAN STIRHAN’s description)  
- **Mrs. Lida Irene Wilson** and **Robert Curtis Wilson** (San Francisco residents who observed suspicious individuals at a Kennedy campaign event)  
- **James Riddle Hoffa**, **Samuel Desisti**, and **Anthony Provenzano** (inmates at USP Lewisburg denying knowledge of RFK plot)  
- **Ziyad Ibrahim Kusani** (Princeton, New Jersey; reported Arab Students Organization’s response to Kennedy’s assassination)  
- **John Wright** (hotel worker at the Ambassador Hotel who allegedly witnessed SIRHAN STIRHAN)  
- **Winfred Holder** (Hope Hotel clerk who provided details about Wright’s activities)  
- **Ronald R. Huntley** (Portland, Oregon; reported observing men near RFK at the Benson Hotel)  
- **Lorena Kurtz** (claimed knowledge of a conspiracy involving SIRHAN STIRHAN but retracted statement)  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles** (site of RFK’s assassination and alleged meeting points)  
- **Whittier College, California** (linked to ESMALL SHAMLOO and Karen Brown’s identification)  
- **Montreal, Quebec** (location of the radio station conversation involving the unknown caller)  
- **New York City** (medical treatment for Joseph Hage)  
- **Mountain View, California** (Leonard L. Edwards’ residence)  
- **University of California, Davis** (Freedom Hall where RFK’s speech was held; location of witness accounts)  
- **San Francisco Civic Center** (Kennedy campaign event on June 1, 1968)  
- **Vallejo, California** (residence of Mrs. Lida Irene Wilson and her husband)  
- **Sacramento FBI Office** (contact point for Mrs. Wilson after RFK’s assassination)  
- **USP Lewisburg, Pennsylvania** (site of inmate interviews regarding potential plots against RFK)  
- **Portland, Oregon** (Ronald R. Huntley’s location; Benson Hotel incident)  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **July 1968**: Karen Brown’s identification of ESMALL SHAMLOO from Whittier College records.  
- **Montreal radio station conversation** (June 7, 1968): Unknown caller described a Jordanian suspect planning to kill RFK.  
- **RCMP investigation**: Attempt to identify the female caller and verify claims about the alleged assassin.  
- **June 4, 1968**: Alleged sighting of SIRHAN STIRHAN at the Ambassador Hotel kitchen by John Wright.  
- **June 9, 1968**: Winfred Holder’s encounter with Wright, who described his role as a kitchen reporter and observations of SIRHAN STIRHAN.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Ronald R. Huntley reported an incident at the Benson Hotel involving two men near RFK.  
- **May 16, 1968**: RFK’s speech at UC Davis’ Freedom Hall; witnesses reported seeing an individual matching SIRHAN STIRHAN’s description.  
- **June 1, 1968**: Kennedy campaign event at San Francisco Civic Center where Mrs. Lida Irene Wilson observed suspicious individuals.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into potential suspects, including inmates and witnesses.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Investigated the Montreal radio station conversation and tape recording.  
- **Organization of Arab Students**: Reported by Ziyad Ibrahim Kusani to have issued telegrams following Kennedy’s assassination, denying involvement with SIRIAN SIRIAN.  
- **Ambassador Hotel Kitchen**: Central location for John Wright’s alleged observations and discussions about the assassination plot.

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