PRESENTED TO THE ROCKEFELLER COMMISSION ON CIA Schlegeman I 3/27/15 DECLASSIFIED March 26, 1975 Authority: NND 93793 We come here to echo the words of a very wise and much mis- understood man. His name was Malcolm X, and he was one of the most brilliant political observers and social analysts of our generation. After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X observed that the act was an example of "chicken's GERALD R. F. FONK coming home to roost." People didn't understand his meaning. He was criticized for his statement in both the Black and the white communities. It was not long until Malcolm X also fell victim to assassins' bullet. Ten years after the death of Malcolm, we are in a better position to understand his words. We know of CIA domestic sur- assassination activities, of infiltration and in some instances pro- vocation. We have substantial reason to believe that CIA oper- atives have been involved in assassination planning abroad, if not also in actual assassinations or attempted assassinations. We have reason also to believe in domestic forces and foreign assassinations were linked; that is, that the CIA engaged in clandestine cooperative efforts with the Mafia, or representa- tives of organized crime. With all of these suspicions and revelations now becoming 11 public knowledge, the climate is ripe for understanding Malcolm X's

Summary  
The document presents a detailed analysis of Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) assassination and related investigations, emphasizing medical findings from Dr. Thomas Noguchi’s autopsy, which identified three gunshot wounds contradicting the official narrative of Sirhan Sirhan as the sole shooter. Ballistic evidence suggests multiple weapons were used, with discrepancies in rifle markings on cartridges. Thane Cesar, a security guard assigned to RFK, is noted for having access to an Iver-Johnson 22 caliber pistol and allegedly firing at RFK. The text links RFK’s assassination to broader CIA involvement in domestic and foreign operations, referencing historical events such as JFK’s assassination and CIA-backed anti-Castro activities. Figures like E. Howard Hunt and Frank Sturgis are tied to both Bay of Pigs operations and Watergate, suggesting connections between U.S. intelligence agencies and organized crime. Former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s acknowledgment of a "Murder Incorporated" linked to CIA activities is also referenced. Medical reports from the Good Samaritan Hospital detail RFK’s injuries, including three gunshot wounds with varying trajectories, hypostatic pneumonia, and benign kidney conditions. Radiographic and ballistic studies conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department and Coroner’s Office further analyze wound patterns, metallic fragments, and bullet recovery. The document also explores connections between Jack Ruby, Lee Harvey Oswald, and anti-Castro Cuban exile groups, implicating U.S. intelligence agencies in plots against Fidel Castro. References to CIA domestic operations, post office box communications, and mob ties to figures like Jimmy Hoffa and Tony Accardo are included.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)**: Assassinated on June 5, 1968; subject of medical autopsy and conspiracy theories.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Convicted lone assassin of RFK; trajectory of fatal shot deemed incompatible with official narrative.  
- **Thane Cesar**: Security guard assigned to RFK, armed with a 22 caliber pistol; allegedly fired at RFK but not detained by authorities.  
- **E. Howard Hunt**: CIA operative involved in Bay of Pigs and Watergate operations; linked to assassination plots against Fidel Castro.  
- **Frank Sturgis**: Collaborator of Hunt; tied to gun-running for anti-Castro forces and organized crime networks.  
- **Lyndon B. Johnson**: Former President who alleged CIA involvement in JFK’s assassination through "Murder Incorporated."  
- **Jack Ruby**: Linked to organized crime, Oswald’s assassination, and Havana gambling interests; served as a police informant.  
- **Lee Harvey Oswald**: Alleged assassin of JFK; connected to anti-Castro groups like Alpha 66 and the Cuban Revolutionary Council (CRC).  
- **Jimmy Hoffa**: Teamsters Union leader; tied to mob infiltration through Paul Dorfman and Leopoldo Ramos Ducos.  
- **Tony Accardo**: Mob figure linked to Ruby’s activities and Teamsters Union ties.  
- **Abner Zillinger**: Mob official connected to Ruby and the 1939 murder of Leon Cook.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles County**: Site of RFK’s autopsy by Dr. Noguchi; location of Good Samaritan Hospital for postmortem procedures.  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Location of JFK’s assassination; Mayor Earl Cabell (brother of CIA Deputy-Director Charles P. Cabell) was present during the event.  
- **Havana, Cuba**: Center of CIA operations against Fidel Castro, including gun-running and collaboration with organized crime.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Home to the Cuban Revolutionary Council (CRC) offices and Lee Harvey Oswald’s dummy committee (Fair Play For Cuba Committee).  
- **Miami, Florida**: Hub for mob-linked gambling interests and CIA operations against Castro.  
- **Washington, D.C., New York, and Las Vegas**: Locations where CIA planning and coordination occurred.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Medical findings from Dr. Noguchi’s autopsy identified three gunshot wounds, contradicting the official narrative of Sirhan Sirhan as the sole shooter.  
- **JFK’s assassination (November 22, 1963)**: Alleged CIA conspiracy involving "Murder Incorporated" and connections to later RFK assassination planning.  
- **Bay of Pigs Invasion (April 1961)**: CIA-backed failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro, involving Hunt, Sturgis, and Rosselli.  
- **Watergate scandal (1972)**: Overlapping personnel and operations between CIA, Nixon’s National Security Council, and mob-linked enterprises.  
- **Gun-running operations**: U.S.-sanctioned activities involving Sturgis, Ruby, and McMillie to supply arms to anti-Castro forces in Cuba.  
- **Oswald’s military connections**: His time at a U-2 base in Japan and alleged ties to CIA/FBI intelligence networks.  
- **Anti-Castro group activities**: Coordination between Alpha 66, the CRC, and U.S. intelligence agencies, including arms procurement and sabotage efforts.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Central to all operations, including anti-Castro campaigns, Bay of Pigs, and Watergate.  
- **Cuban Revolutionary Council (CRC)**: Allegedly supported by U.S. intelligence; linked to Hunt, Banister, and Oswald.  
- **Anti-Communist League of the Caribbean**: Operated by Guy Banister; involved in arms procurement for anti-Castro activities.  
- **Centro Commerciale Mondiale (CMO)**: CIA-linked organization in Italy funding anti-Castro operations.  
- **Dallas Police Department’s Special Services Bureau**: Ruby’s role as an informer within this unit.  
- **Teamsters Union**: Tied to mob infiltration through figures like Jimmy Hoffa, Paul Dorfman, and Leopoldo Ramos Ducos.  
- **Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office**: Conducted autopsies and toxicological analyses of RFK’s remains.  
- **Armed Forces Institute of Pathology**: Provided consultations on forensic pathology for RFK’s case.

Summary  
The declassified documents link organized crime figures to labor union infiltration, anti-Castro operations, and the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (November 22, 1963) and Senator Robert F. Kennedy (June 5, 1968). The 1939 murder of Leon Cook in Chicago is tied to mob control of labor unions. Anti-Castro activities in New Orleans involved Miguel Cruz and Lee Harvey Oswald, with connections to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The assassination of JFK is associated with Leopoldo Ramos Ducos and Jack Ruby’s alleged framing for the crime. RFK’s assassination is linked to Teamsters Union ties to organized crime, including Frank Chavez’s potential involvement. Interrogations of Jack Ruby by Earl Warren, Gerald Ford, and Leon Jaworski revealed his claim of being framed for killing Oswald. The Bureau of Investigation (B.B.I.) provided details connecting mob figures to both JFK and RFK assassinations.  

Key People  
- **Leopoldo Ramos Ducos**: Allegedly linked to JFK assassination through organized crime ties.  
- **Jack Ruby**: Interrogated regarding his role in JFK assassination; claimed framed for killing Lee Harvey Oswald.  
- **Frank Chavez**: Suspected involvement in RFK assassination via Teamsters Union connections.  
- **Miguel Cruz**: Associated with anti-Castro operations in New Orleans and CIA activities.  
- **Lee Harvey Oswald**: Connected to anti-Castro efforts and alleged framing by Ruby.  
- **Earl Warren, Gerald Ford, Leon Jaworski**: Conducted interrogations of Jack Ruby.  

Key Locations  
- **Chicago**: Site of 1939 murder of Leon Cook, tied to mob infiltration of labor unions.  
- **New Orleans**: Location for anti-Castro operations involving Miguel Cruz and Lee Harvey Oswald.  
- **San Juan (Puerto Rico)**: Site of meetings between Frank Chavez, Richard Kavanner, and Jack Ruby.  

Key Events  
- **1939 Murder of Leon Cook**: Allegedly facilitated mob takeover of labor unions in Chicago.  
- **Assassination of President John F. Kennedy (November 22, 1963)**: Linked to organized crime through Leopoldo Ramos Ducos and Jack Ruby’s alleged framing.  
- **Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (June 5, 1968)**: Tied to mob activity via Teamsters Union connections and Frank Chavez’s alleged involvement.  
- **Interrogations of Jack Ruby**: Conducted by Earl Warren, Gerald Ford, and Leon Jaworski; Ruby claimed he was framed for killing Oswald.  

Key Organizations  
- **Teamsters Union**: Connected to organized crime through Jimmy Hoffa, Paul Dorfman, and Leopoldo Ramos Ducos.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Implicated in anti-Castro operations involving Miguel Cruz and E. Howard Hunt.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Referenced in reports on mob activity and connections to Teamsters Union leadership.  
- **B.B.I. (likely a reporting entity)**: Provided details linking mob figures to JFK and RFK assassinations.

RFK Declassified Files

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