</s>ETHEL MAY ARENDS INFORMATION CONCERNING; MRS. A. WANTUCK - COMPLAINANT no information concerning Sirhan B. Sirhan, the accused slayer . of Senator Robert Kennedy. 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 dis- tributed outside your agency. . . . . - 2% - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains multiple entries related to the RFK assassination investigation, focusing on trial proceedings for Sirhan B. Sirhan, FBI administrative and investigative activities, and inquiries into potential connections between individuals and the case. Key details include:  
- Jury selection for Sirhan’s trial, including procedural challenges over juror eligibility, peremptory challenges, and court recesses (January 17–29, 1969). The trial was rescheduled to resume on February 4, 1969.  
- FBI communications referencing threats against political figures, including RFK, documented between January 24–28, 1969. Efforts were made to secure copies of the book *Kennedy & Sirhan... Why?* for investigation.  
- The purchase and distribution of the aforementioned book from Wagoner Printers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and references to Antonio Albizio Ortiz (aka) in Mexico City, with judicial police investigations into his alleged mental health status.  
- FBI handling of ballistics evidence and autopsy photographs of RFK, sent to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office on October 17, 1968, with some photos returned as irrelevant.  
- An inquiry into Lois Grube of Houston, Texas, regarding a letter potentially sent to Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy. Grube denied writing it and suggested someone else may have used her daughter Patricia Wells’ name as a joke.  
- FBI transmission on January 29, 1969, detailing witness lists and interview summaries for Sirhan’s trial, including individuals like Gonzalo Carrillo, Nima Yoshio, and William Atlantic.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Accused of assassinating RFK in June 1968; central figure in the trial.  
- **Grant B. Cooper**: Chief defense attorney for Sirhan.  
- **Lynn D. Compton**: Chief deputy district attorney overseeing prosecution.  
- **Judge Herbert V. Walker**: Presiding judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court case.  
- **Antonio Albizio Ortiz (aka)**: Mentioned in FBI memos related to Mexico City investigations.  
- **Mohamed T. Mehdi**: Author of *Kennedy & Sirhan... Why?*  
- **John G. Christian**: Investigator associated with FBI and LAPD, linked to Jerry Owen’s potential involvement.  
- **Jerry Owen**: Suspected getaway driver for Sirhan.  
- **Lois Grube**: Mother of Patricia Wells; subject of inquiry regarding a letter to Mrs. Kennedy.  
- **Patricia Wells**: 16-year-old daughter of Lois Grube, allegedly associated with the letter inquiry.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination, trial proceedings, and Coroner’s Office.  
- **Mexico City, Mexico**: Reference to Antonio Albizio Ortiz and judicial police activities.  
- **Cedar Rapids, Iowa**: Location of Wagoner Printers, where the book *Kennedy & Sirhan... Why?* was printed.  
- **Houston, Texas**: Residence of Lois Grube and Patricia Wells; location of Western Auto Store where typewriter was purchased.  
- **Mobile, Alabama**: Birthplace of Patricia Wells.  
- **Fish Canyon Firing Range**: Mentioned in FBI transmission.  
- **Ambassador Hotel (implied)**: Reference in witness list context.  

Key Events  
- Jury selection challenges for Sirhan’s trial, including disputes over juror eligibility and procedural debates (January 17–24, 1969).  
- FBI efforts to secure copies of *Kennedy & Sirhan... Why?* for investigation.  
- Investigation into Antonio Albizio Ortiz in Mexico City, including judicial police inquiries and mental health status.  
- Handling of RFK’s autopsy photographs and ballistics evidence by the FBI (October 17, 1968).  
- Inquiry into Lois Grube’s daughter Patricia Wells regarding a letter to Mrs. Kennedy; Grube denied involvement.  
- Distribution of witness lists and interview summaries for Sirhan’s trial via FBI transmission (January 29, 1969).  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted administrative, investigative, and intelligence activities related to the RFK assassination case.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw jury selection and trial proceedings for Sirhan’s case.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in investigations, including John G. Christian’s work on Jerry Owen’s potential role.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Coordinated with FBI on witness lists and document distribution.  
- **Judicial police in Mexico City**: Mentioned in connection with Antonio Albizio Ortiz’s investigation.  
- **Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office**: Received RFK’s autopsy photographs and ballistics evidence.

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