</s>OLIVER BRINDLEY OWEN Also Known As Jerry Owen (Tuesday night?) know. I didn't know that there was any reception there or nothing, because I remember when Reagan was up, they most generally hold all their receptions at the Baltimore downtown. that's where Reagan was. I Didn't know there was a blow out that's didin, I didn't know where a kid went thing to me. I'd didn't even know where the kid went when he says. I've got a friend in the kitchen. See. Jerry Owen from approximately 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. on July 2, 1968, from the offices of George T. Davis, Also present during this interview was Wes Gardner, Ben Hardister, and that's it.ly. This document contains neither recommendations more 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. - 28* - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail fragmented accounts from Oliver Brindley Owen (also known as Jerry Owen), a figure linked to investigations surrounding Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. Owen described interactions with law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), following RFK’s death in June 1968. He recounted encounters involving potential threats, horse transactions, and meetings with individuals such as George T. Davis, an attorney with past legal ties to immigration cases. Owen also referenced a man named Sirhan, whose identity remains unclear, and described incidents including a near-miss car collision and attempts to obtain license plate information. The documents include redacted social security numbers and references to unspecified investigations, with some sections containing unintelligible text or incomplete sentences.  

Key People  
- Oliver Brindley Owen (Jerry Owen): Central figure in the accounts, described as an itinerant preacher with ties to law enforcement and RFK-related inquiries.  
- William Turner: Former FBI agent who interviewed Owen; associated with Rampart’s Magazine.  
- George T. Davis: Attorney representing Owen; linked to past legal cases involving Chinese aliens.  
- Sirhan: Mentioned in context of an investigation, though details are unclear.  
- Ben Hardister: Travel companion and associate of Owen.  
- L.L. Sandlin: Sergeant possibly involved in the investigation.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Primary setting for interactions; specific locations include Catalina Street, Santa Catalina Avenue, and Fifth and Mission streets.  
- Palo Alto, California: Mentioned as a location for meetings at the Hyatt House.  
- Oxnard, California: Referenced in travel accounts.  
- Phoenix, Arizona: Noted as a travel destination.  
- Pope Valley: Location of George T. Davis’s ranch.  
- Oakland, California: Implied through contextual warnings.  

Key Events  
- Owen’s association with LAPD and FBI following RFK’s assassination; investigations into his claims.  
- Meetings with law enforcement officials, including detectives at a police station, where photographs linked to the case were reviewed.  
- Receipt of threats via phone and written messages, urging silence about a matter involving a “fellow” connected to RFK’s death.  
- Discussions about arranging meetings involving horse transactions on Catalina Street near the Ambassador Hotel.  
- Incident involving a Cadillac nearly running Owen off the road; attempts to retrieve license plate information led to pursuit by unidentified individuals.  
- Reference to an unnamed individual named Ben providing further explanation about warnings or avoidance of certain locations/people.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in investigations, with Turner previously employed by the agency.  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD): Conducted inquiries into Owen’s activities related to RFK’s assassination.  
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): Mentioned in context of George T. Davis’s past legal cases.  
- University Division: Referenced in one document as part of an investigation context.

RFK Declassified Files

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