</s>CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS LIFE OF SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAHAN June 4, 1968 Observed by brother Munir at Washington and Lake Streets, Pasadena about 8:00 a.m. At San Gabriel Valley Gun Club from approximately 11:00 am. San Gabriel P.m ., Bob's Restaurant, Pasadena and Pasadena City, San Gabriel, California about 6:00 p.m .. 7:15 p. m. Observed Venetian Room, Ambassador Hotel about 10:30 p.M. Observe kitchen area of Embassy Room, Ambassador Hotel before and after midnight. 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. - 8* - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains a chronological record of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s life and activities from 1944 to 1968, focusing on his education, employment, medical history, and interactions with law enforcement. Key events include his birth in Jerusalem (1944), immigration to the U.S. (1957), enrollment at Pasadena City College (1963), multiple job transitions, repeated horse-related accidents requiring medical examinations, and interactions with individuals such as Alvin Clark and Patricia Wells. The document also notes Sirhan’s presence at locations associated with Senator Robert F. Kennedy, including the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 2, 1968, where he attended a reception for RFK.  

The document contains telegraphic communications, internal FBI memos, and investigative notes related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and broader assassination investigations. It references the trial of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan for RFK’s murder in Los Angeles, including defense attorney Grant B. Cooper’s arguments against the grand jury system and a denied motion for delay. FBI internal communications mention ongoing investigations, contact with individuals like Patricia Wells (Houston, Texas) who warned about potential threats to RFK, and coordination with local authorities. A National Committee to Investigate Assassinations is noted as formed in January 1969, with members including Bernard Fensterwald, Jim Garrison, William Turner, Fred Cook, Richard Sprague, and others. The FBI assessed these individuals’ backgrounds, noting ties to previous investigations, political figures, or critiques of government agencies. Documents from June 1968, related to RFK’s assassination, were shared with the Secret Service. The FBI concluded that all investigative leads had been documented and case handling was under local authorities.  

The document contains telegraphic communications from January 9–10, 1969, detailing coordination between federal and local authorities regarding the investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. It references a planned conference on January 14, 1969, involving FBI Supervisor William J. Nolan, U.S. Attorney William Matthew Byrne Jr., LAPD Chief Robert Houghton, and others to discuss investigative progress, evidence handling, and potential public disclosure. The meeting aims to brief the incoming Attorney General and address archival procedures for case materials. A press conference at LAPD headquarters on January 10, 1969, was held to allow media access to mock-ups of the Ambassador Hotel site where Kennedy was assassinated. The event involved coordination with LIFE Magazine and defense attorneys representing Sirhan B. Sirhan, who was on trial for the murder.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Central subject of the chronology; details his life events and activities. Defendant in RFK’s assassination trial.  
- **Munir Sirhan**: Sirhan’s brother, observed him at Washington and Lake Streets in Pasadena on June 4, 1968.  
- **Alvin Clark**: Rubbish collector in Pasadena with whom Sirhan interacted on April 10, 1968.  
- **Patricia Wells**: Sent a letter to Mrs. Robert Kennedy in June 1968, alleging involvement of an unknown individual in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Grant B. Cooper**: Defense attorney for Sirhan; appeared before federal and state courts regarding the RFK assassination case.  
- **Bernard Fensterwald**: Board member of the National Committee to Investigate Assassinations; former Senate counsel with ties to anti-FBI sentiment.  
- **Jim Garrison**: New Orleans District Attorney and committee member.  
- **William Turner**: Former FBI agent and committee member; linked to RFK’s assassination theories.  
- **Fred Cook**: Author and committee member, criticized FBI wiretapping practices.  
- **Richard Sprague**: Theorist of multiple shooters in JFK’s assassination; contacted RFK’s office in 1968.  
- **Lloyd Tupling**: Linked to Senator Richard L. Neuberger’s staff in 1954; mentioned in committee context.  
- **Paris Flammonde**: Author and committee member, possibly connected to Senator Neuberger’s staff.  
- **William Matthew Byrne Jr.**: U.S. Attorney, Los Angeles; coordinated with FBI and LAPD on RFK case.  
- **Robert Houghton**: LAPD Chief; participated in planning for January 14, 1969, conference.  
- **Herbert V. Walker**: Superior Court Judge presiding over Sirhan’s trial.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena, California**: Sirhan’s primary residence and workplace locations (e.g., Pasadena City College, San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Bob’s Restaurant).  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Includes the Ambassador Hotel (where Sirhan was observed on June 2, 1968) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offices.  
- **Glendale, California**: Site of Ayda Sirhan’s funeral in March 1965.  
- **Corona Community Hospital, Corona, California**: Where Sirhan was treated after a horse accident in September 1966.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for FBI and coordination with federal authorities.  
- **Nashville, Tennessee**: Birthplace of Bernard Fensterwald.  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Location of JFK’s assassination; referenced in Sprague’s theories.  
- **LAPD headquarters (Los Angeles)**: Site of press conference on January 10, 1969, for media access to mock-ups of the Ambassador Hotel.  

Key Events  
- **June 4, 1968**: Sirhan observed by his brother Munir at Washington and Lake Streets, Pasadena; later seen at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **June 2, 1968**: Sirhan attended a reception for Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Palm Terrace of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **March 27, 1968**: Sirhan received $2,000 from Argonaut Insurance Company following an industrial injury claim.  
- **April 1968**: Sirhan cashed an insurance check and interacted with Alvin Clark at his residence (696 East Howard, Pasadena).  
- **May 1968**: Sirhan attended a Rosicrucian Society meeting in Pasadena and was observed at Denny’s Restaurant.  
- **June 3, 1968**: Sirhan was seen at Jack Davies Richfield Service Station in Pasadena.  
- **Trial of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan for RFK’s murder (1968–1969)**: Included defense arguments against the grand jury system and motions regarding jury selection.  
- **Formation of the National Committee to Investigate Assassinations (January 1969)**: Comprised members with ties to previous investigations, political figures, or critiques of government agencies.  
- **Coordination between FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and LAPD**: Regarding evidence handling, archival procedures, and public disclosure for the RFK case.  
- **Press conference on January 10, 1969**: At LAPD headquarters to allow media access to mock-ups of the Ambassador Hotel site.  
- **Planning for a January 14, 1969, conference**: To brief the incoming Attorney General on investigative findings and future steps.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into RFK’s assassination and coordinated with other agencies; referenced internal communications and file numbers.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Engaged in proceedings related to Sirhan’s trial, including motions regarding jury selection and indictment validity.  
- **California Horse Racing Board**: Issued licenses and conducted examinations related to Sirhan’s horse-related employment.  
- **Secret Service**: Received documents from June 1968 related to RFK’s case.  
- **National Committee to Investigate Assassinations**: Formed in January 1969, comprising critics of government agencies and figures linked to past investigations.  
- **Senate Committees (e.g., Long Committee)**: Involved in prior inquiries into wiretapping and assassination theories.

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