</s>-10- Braden has an extensive criminal record dating back to May 15, 1934 when he was convicted for burglary in Kansas. His last arrest was for shoplifting in Los Angeles on February 9, 1964. In 1951, Braden and Victor Pereira joined together to commit fraud. The victim in this case was Pereira's ex- wife. Braden & Pereira were convicted of interstate fraud and conspiracy and sentenced to 12 years in a federal peniten- tiary. Bradens was in prison from March 1954 until February 1959 at which time he was released on parole in Los Angeles, California. After leaving prison, he began working for the Morgan Brown Oil Corporation at 9251. Wilshire Boulevard as a clerk and oil consultant. Pereira, who was also on federal parole had an office in the same building where Braden worked. Braden worked for the Morggan Brown Corporation for several years. He frequently traveled with Mr. Morgan Brown as his consultant on trips to Louisiana and Texas. Morgan Brow knew of Braden's past prison record. On October 10, 1960, Bradens, twice divorced, married a fifty- five year old widow, Mildred A. Bollman, an heiress to the Swift Meat Company estate. In 1962, Bradenz and his wife Mildred, formed the Matador Oil Corporation in Matagorda County, Texas and Opelousas, Louisiana. In 1962. Bradenz showed his parole officer an oil dividend 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
Eugene Hale Brading (also known as Jim Braden) is detailed in federal parole records, financial investigations, and business ventures. His criminal history includes burglary in 1934, fraud with Victor Pereira in 1951, and shoplifting in 1964. He served a 12-year prison sentence for interstate fraud and conspiracy from 1954 to 1959. Post-release, he worked for Morgan Brown Oil Corporation, frequently traveled to Texas and Louisiana, and formed Matador Oil Corporation in 1962 with his wife Mildred Bollman. Braden reported financial transactions totaling $19 million in 1962, including a $19 million dividend claim from an oil company. He faced threats from Arthur Clark Jr., who accused him of owing money for a cattle venture. Parole records note trips to Dallas and Houston in late 1963, with his last reported location being Dallas on November 20, 1963, before moving to Houston. On November 22, 1963, he was present near the Dallas School Depository building shortly after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and was interrogated by Dallas Sheriff’s Department personnel. His financial activities include multiple bank accounts, cashier’s checks, and associations with entities like Empire Oil Corporation, chartered in Nevada in 1969. Connections to figures like Arthur Clark Sr., the Purple Gang, and Gerald Chase (an accountant) are noted, along with legal disputes involving his ex-wife Jean DeSanders over embezzlement of investment funds.  

Key People  
- **Eugene Hale Brading** (also known as Jim Braden): Subject of parole records, financial investigations, and business ventures.  
- **Victor Pereira**: Partner in fraud convictions in 1951; associated with Arthur Clark Jr. and Braden’s business dealings.  
- **Arthur Clark Jr.**: Accused Braden of owing money for a cattle venture; linked to oil promotion and the Purple Gang.  
- **Mildred Bollman**: Braden’s wife from 1960–1963, an heiress to the Swift Meat Company estate.  
- **Jean DeSanders**: Braden’s fourth wife (married in 1967); filed for divorce in 1968 after discovering embezzlement of $500,000 invested in Empire Oil Corporation.  
- **Gerald Chase**: Accountant associated with Braden’s Empire Oil Corporation; fired by Mona Chapman after learning of Braden’s involvement.  
- **Mona Chapman**: Secretary at Chase Bierman and Dunn accountants; listed as an officer of Empire Oil Corporation.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Braden’s parole office location; reported addresses include Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Braden was present near the Dallas School Depository building on November 22, 1963, shortly after JFK’s assassination.  
- **Houston, Texas**: Braden’s reported travel destination in late 1963; parole office location.  
- **Matagorda County, Texas** and **Opelousas, Louisiana**: Locations of Matador Oil Corporation operations.  
- **Lafayette, Louisiana**: Headquarters for Empire Oil and Royalty Corporation.  
- **Beverly Hills, California**: Home address listed by Braden; associated with the Chase Bierman and Dunn accountants.  

Key Events  
- **1951 Fraud Conviction**: Braden and Victor Pereira convicted of interstate fraud and conspiracy, sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.  
- **1963 Parole Trips**: Braden reported traveling to Dallas and Houston in late 1963; last known location was Dallas on November 20, 1963.  
- **November 22, 1963**: Braden present near the Dallas School Depository building post-JFK assassination; interrogated by Dallas Sheriff’s Department.  
- **Empire Oil Corporation Charter**: Chartered in Nevada in 1969; linked to Jean DeSanders’ investment dispute and embezzlement allegations.  
- **Financial Transactions**: Braden reported $19 million in oil dividends, multiple bank accounts, and cashier’s checks totaling over $20,000 in 1963.  
- **Legal Disputes**: Jean DeSanders sued Empire Oil Corporation and Braden for embezzlement of $500,000; court records noted dividend notations in Braden’s handwriting.  

Key Organizations  
- **Morgan Brown Oil Corporation**: Employer of Braden from 1954–1959; associated with his business ventures.  
- **Empire Oil and Royalty Corporation**: Chartered in Louisiana in 1966, later incorporated in Nevada; linked to Braden’s financial activities.  
- **Chase Bierman and Dunn Accountants**: Associated with Braden’s Empire Oil Corporation; Mona Chapman served as an officer.  
- **Dallas Sheriff’s Department**: Interrogated Braden on November 22, 1963, following his presence near the School Depository building.  

Summary:  
The documents contain fragmented, largely illegible entries with references to individuals observed at airports in Las Vegas and Denver during 1952-1955. Names such as Arthur Louis Clark Jr., Frank Sinatra, Albert Parvin, and ABE TANNENBAULIN are mentioned alongside activities involving travel, smuggling, and connections to organized crime groups like the mafia. FBI records from 1953-1956 detail fingerprint data, charges (e.g., theft, fraud), and locations in Florida, California, and Colorado. Some entries reference a "vending machine syndicate" in Beverly Hills and mention Denver Police Department involvement with characters linked to criminal networks. A letter dated June 24, 1953, addresses Captain Robert Fisppon (possibly a misspelling) and references Leo, Marold Chapters Schagham, and other names without clear context. The text includes placeholders for redacted social security numbers and unclear administrative notes.  

Key People:  
- Arthur Louis Clark Jr.  
- Frank Sinatra  
- Albert Parvin  
- ABE TANNENBAULIN  
- Robert Fisppon (possibly misspelled)  
- Leo  
- Marold Chapters Schagham  
- AVSKI (linked to Denver Police Department)  

Key Locations:  
- Las Vegas, Nevada  
- Denver, Colorado  
- Beverly Hills, California  
- Miami Beach, Florida  
- San Antonio, Missouri  
- Chicago, Illinois  

Key Events:  
- Airport surveillance of individuals traveling to Las Vegas and Denver.  
- FBI fingerprint records and criminal charges (theft, fraud, smuggling).  
- Mention of a "vending machine syndicate" in Beverly Hills.  
- Denver Police Department investigations into organized crime networks.  
- Letter referencing potential connections between criminal figures and law enforcement.  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)  
- Denver Police Department  
- Unspecified organized crime groups (e.g., mafia, smuggling rings).  

Summary:  
The document contains a collection of criminal records and administrative notes from law enforcement agencies in California and Texas. It includes entries for individuals such as Eugene H. Brading, James Bradley, Lee Cole, and others, detailing charges like theft, burglary, embezzlement, and shoplifting. Records span dates from 1934 to 1963, with locations including Miami, Florida; Dallas, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; and Sacramento, California. Some entries reference legal dispositions such as parole, probation, or incarceration. A deposition dated November 22, 1962, in Dallas County, Texas, involves an individual named Jomo (possibly James Bradey) who describes interactions with police during a visit to Beverly Hills, California, and mentions being detained for petty theft. The text includes fragmented financial records from National Bank ledgers, noting deposits, checks, and balances, though these are not directly tied to the RFK assassination investigation.  

Key People:  
- Eugene H. Brading (multiple charges including burglary, theft, embezzlement)  
- James Bradley (theft, burglary)  
- Lee Cole (theft, fugitive status)  
- Jomo (deposition subject, possibly James Bradey)  
- Gerald Chase (bank account holder, Beverly Hills, California)  

Key Locations:  
- Miami, Florida  
- Dallas, Texas  
- San Antonio, Texas  
- Sacramento, California  
- Beverly Hills, California  

Key Events:  
- Criminal charges and dispositions for multiple individuals between 1934 and 1963  
- Deposition from Dallas County, Texas, November 22, 1962, involving Jomo’s encounter with police  
- Financial records from National Bank ledgers in Beverly Hills, California  

Key Organizations:  
- Department of Justice (California)  
- Law enforcement agencies (Texas and California)  
- National Bank (Beverly Hills, California)  

Summary:  
The document contains a series of bank ledger entries and financial records associated with an account held by Gerald Chase at the City National Bank in Beverly Hills, California. The entries include dates ranging from 1967, transaction details such as deposits, checks, and balances, and references to specific locations like Corona Del Mar, California. The text appears to be a fragmented ledger sheet with inconsistent formatting, possibly related to financial activity but lacking direct connection to Robert F. Kennedy or the assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- Gerald Chase (account holder)  
- Mrs. JEI-ADEN (possibly associated with an account at the Corona Del Mar branch)  

Key Locations  
- Beverly Hills, California  
- Corona Del Mar, California  

Key Events  
- Financial transactions recorded between 1967 and unspecified dates  
- Ledger entries indicating deposits, checks, and balance adjustments  

Key Organizations  
- City National Bank (Beverly Hills branch)  
- National Banker Association (mentioned in relation to a branch period ending)

RFK Declassified Files

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