</s>Volume Number: CLASSIFICATION Serials 62-TP-W/B/B 949 BUREAU FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER T-TAMPA LATION at Juttier FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILED Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 006E 949 1 1 OPEN 11/01/11695527 RP0024NXH 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 See also Nos. FRD-245 N/V. 12-18B

The documents detail an FBI and Secret Service investigation into Alton Otter Lewis Crenwelle (variously spelled) from April 1968 to December 1970. Crenwelle was observed in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 16–17, 1968, at bars where he allegedly discussed an assassination plot against Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Witnesses described him as a white male with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a height of 5'11", weighing 220 pounds. He was linked to mental health issues, including schizophrenia, and had been under psychiatric care since at least 1964. The FBI and Secret Service tracked his movements, noting visits to the Edgewater Lounge in St. Petersburg and travel to San Antonio, Texas. In November 1970, Crenwelle was observed near the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he claimed to seek employment. His activities were monitored by federal agencies, with some records classified as confidential.  

Key People  
- **Alton Otter Lewis Crenwelle** (various spellings including "Crewelge," "Cremewelge")  
- **James Walker**: St. Petersburg Times writer who reported the alleged conversation with Crenwelle about an assassination plot against RFK.  
- **William Goodrich**: Bartender at the Princess Martha Hotel, St. Petersburg, Florida, who observed Crenwelle’s behavior.  
- **Joe Sorokowsky** (variously spelled as "Sokokonsky"): Bartender at the Edgewater Lounge, St. Petersburg, Florida, who noted Crenwelle’s transactions and interactions.  
- **Robert Connelly**: Secret Service agent in Tampa, Florida, involved in verifying Crenwelle’s background.  

Key Locations  
- **St. Petersburg, Florida** (Princess Martha Hotel Lounge, Edgewater Lounge)  
- **San Antonio, Texas** (Crenwelle’s prior residence)  
- **Washington, D.C.** (Soviet Embassy, Greyhound Bus Terminal)  
- **Fredericksburg, Texas** (Crenwelle’s birthplace)  

Key Events  
- April 16–17, 1968: James Walker reported a conversation with Crenwelle at St. Petersburg bars where he allegedly discussed an assassination plot against RFK.  
- April 17–18, 1968: FBI and Secret Service conducted background checks on Crenwelle, including hotel records, travelers check data, and mental health history.  
- April 18, 1968: U.S. Secret Service classified Crenwelle as a potential threat under their criteria for presidential protection.  
- November 1970: Crenwelle was observed at the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he claimed to seek employment.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the initial investigation into Crenwelle’s alleged plot and coordinated with local authorities.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Evaluated Crenwelle’s risk profile, noting his mental instability and prior threats against public figures.  
- **Metropolitan Police Department**  
- **Capitol Police**

RFK Declassified Files

62-tp-949_sec_001_ser_1-.pdf

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