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| Beiberger. Ie , Hy Be Witlians / Killion — a composite . ’ i bak : ‘ano tio wid “alone ths | me j beri satiate bs te : eae briefings are held by the Defense Atomic sepport, : (asa) twice a year. They include current data on now weapons, delivery aystens, weapons phonomena, and futuce weapons developmen “She Bureau has a ’ stanting | nvitation. ta send porsonnel te these . “briefings and we bave done:so at oach session in tho past. “Brigadier General Eenncth FP. Dowalt, Deputy Dirceter, Prorenge Atonte Support Agency, has requested that fo be fwenished this letter «- along with a composite rosters in triplicate af personnel from the Murona whe will ottond these. briefings. The briefings are te be Org @Ld in Room $21070, the Pentagon. DASA has requosted that dndividuals. abtending use bus service to got te the Pentagon...” wikia: verry aed? Saas brastig © will: ‘dast eos
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Mr. Belmont Evans ity, Engelstad fod et ed et pret * August 12, 1964 Honerable Walter ¥. Jenkins Special Assistant to the President The White House oot) AL ep LD MSE adhe” With reference to the killing of three Owi t Coanty, Georgia, Police Officers whase bodies wore found on April 17, 1964, in s rural area near Atlanta, Georgia, our Atlanta Office bas continued te work closely with tke Georgia Bureau of Investigation. the day the bodies were found the Special Agent in Charge ef our Atlanta Office went to the svene, offered FRI technical assistance, and Ful Agents assisted in a search of the area. It was determined at that time that the officere had to a citizen's telephone call reporting suspiqioug, tivitie Rae 14 : Het far from where the bodies were faynd was located a 1969 OCldamobite which had been burned. Socal authorities determined that the car had been stolen in the greater Atlanta, Georgia, aren. It wae a[Bo determined that there had been instancea of cars having Beep stolen from the metropolitan Atlants area, which cars had been taken to the nearby rural areas and stripped. Local autiorit hage considered the pesnibility that the victin officers = surprieed individuals who were engaged in this type et eperation, There has besn ao information developed... indicating any interstate angle to the car theft activity. a ~ > . 1 ~ Mr. Mohr . 1 = mr. 24H ea ew ( NS teecomee | | - ~ Hr. Trotter oui JRE: awb (11) ne Nw 34999 Docld: 32939522 Page 4
fienorable Walter #, Jenkins Assistant Director DeLoach contacted Governor Sanders on the evening of August 12, 1064, and advised him of cur close working arrangewents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and that in view of the Governor's interest, we had taken this aatter up with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, which had ruled that the facts did net constitute a matter within the jurisdiction of the FEI. Governor Snaders advised that he understood the situation and requested that we consult with the Georgia bureaw of Investigation and cover any out-of-state leads which might develop. ie have, of course, been covering out-of- state leads, and Governor Sanders was advised we would continue to render all possible assistance to the Ceorgia Hureau of Inveatigation, including the coverage of such leads, sincerely yours, NW 54959 Docld: 32989522 Page 5
% JE — 20 -comerent I~ mw. Griffith ur, conrad february 24, 1964 449-41 ULL? Oneal; ine. Jaequeline Kennedy Mee gre) VIEEA Sy meaoorandum duted 2/19/6¢, fren Wr. Kosen to i. Jelaant an envelope ” pos taarked 2/10/64, at warseille, France, addreesed to - Cae i iecnyaoue etter bandesitten in French dated econapanying three-page anonyeous r 5 mc: 2/11/64, was wan furnished ta the Laboratory. This letter, cesign:.ted as ya, wakes seurrilows reference to Mre. tonaedy. Tye handwriting on specimen 42 was not identified with any of the material in the Anonymous Letter File. 4 photograph of this handwriting will be added to this file. The eubmitted evidence ia attached. RECOMMTRDATION: Yhat this nemoranden and the attachment be forwarded te the General Investigntive Mivision for appropriate action. fod 5 ped Jak ped fet aerate } re -— S .! 4 NW 54959 Docld: 32989522 Page 6
. 7 ..] - Mr. Hegvold -Unsubs > Ty Cpe , “oo. Anonymous Letter ~ RE 1S ATION. CON o MEREIRN Ig ps a TAINED EL ADs Sous Loh On 4/29/64 Liaison Section Supervisor 0.-H, Bartlett: ‘forwarded to the Laboratory an anonymous hand printed. letter addressed to Mrs, J, F. Kennedy, which letter was made available | . by Mr. Chester Miller of the Secret. Service. Mr, Miller -  gubmitted this to the Bureau as a matter of information and - Stated Secret Service does not desire the lotter be returned, — The letter in question dees not contain any threats . _but instead is scurrilous, insulting and psychopathic in its content. It was furnished-to the Laboratory with the Suggestion | ‘that it be searched through our Anonymous Letter File. :- This letter, postmarked Uampton, lowa, 4/24/64, was searched through the Anonywous Letter File but. was not identified with any ef - the writers of similar communications maintained in this file. a or Mr. Belmont. a _We have added copies to the Anonymous Letter File for reference purposes, _ According ‘to Supervisor Bartlett, no further action - _is required of the Bureau, with respect to this anonymous letter, since no threat is made and he will simply advise Secret Service. that we have not. identified the writer. of this letter as a Tesult of a search of the Laboratory's Anonymous Letter File. RECOMMENDATION: © That this memorandum be forwarded to Domestic _ Intelligence for appropriate action, | eo Division 7 Enclosures... 00- 1 + Mr. Sullivan (Mr, Bartlett) ™ ABU:WOGrem (6) ne ’ AW 54999 ‘Docld:32989522. Page Foo
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You So EheyY Coolp AAvE wal a Do, Ce Seen WhAt. hAppe Ned. Co tArerR_ ns | bad. TF You Let thisMANV G o | ok LhAL Shot. .OswAta.JAck K lA pout Yawk Joan A Bn ye Ruby hiked oswAld te [Mout pcwawd A hum of- 22! Do thedinty wert ek | hALR. Yo UR MAA WAS= WAS —the.ont. he wAs Afraid |VoT the ov Ly Pres. there! — OSWALA would tell w WERE ZoCAERS LA AL weSReg — hi Red.Vouod ONT bere ve” \t t [IGegAter, TMWfew FAIS woutk”™ - Doyou? Why Did Voy DAVE | LAS peal AWM: dit Did. T cAwT Loe. bay _s: vib A LARGE |see how you CeuLp Ride b ates MANSION  ROSMS WERE lpAck, Lsee Your . ONG ar] big CNovgh. justileok Awd Peips. Sire. ccf At_l. eek | See ALL tae po oR. hittle-.As tho» rou Feel t6 bAd 9. Childbremw You Caovld. nekp We bave A Maddie it wher, TheN You Shewsd Keeps KY HOW S SemeTh iw GriT WAS Yio UR_ NAME. ANE PIS EUR es $_STEK. whe _stapped this. | ovt_of, “he PA pers. MENER ASTRoNOTS Stuf po pe for'e- has AW’ ¥ Pres, Daye: Bile says Go d. Made = ThAt Much ,. Ai Ko. NS wees Tas EARTH, AO oN, Suen | GLAD he. WAS WaT Pres: vow] S he ‘cReAdTed MAM _ This: true WHAT WAS. eirerarent 4 Av LNG hei CS NW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page i0 —
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> 1 - Hr. Behn ny Mp, Conrad 3/10/64 We DB, Criffith Lnimern Subjents  felGA Bb 5 les JOSURA MEINEDY = Vieting PEAT .Bb peel WE THREATCUING LETTOT J PK) the iters deseribad below were furnished to the Bureau by the U, 5. Seerat Services, These iters were received in the fer Laboratory on 3/3/64, 1 Vinite anvelepe bearine handuritten address ta "I%, Joseph vennedy Palin Reach Plorido c/o The Uhite Heuse ‘lashingten, Re Co" postmarked "NTI! YOPK, tl. Ye. Pl 29 FER 1964 93" 2 Sheet of white Folded naper bearine handwritten letter dated "February 1964," and besinninge “Dear Sir: T hone that ven ave Teelinre..." and signed "Cood Luck," . Tae writing on O1 and 92 ves cornarad with tha aprroeprinte ecticns of the fnonyrcus Letter Tile. No identification was mare. epies are beine added to thie file for future reference. 3 as ‘o indented writing or watermarks vere found in Q1 and 92. Q1 is a white envelope measuring approximtely 6.5 by 3.6 inches, {2 is - sheet of folded paper. Uhen unfolded 02 mercures anrroninutely 12 by 6.5 inches. QL and 02 are written in serint wit blue ink, Ai and 92 are attached hereto. TRCOMZUDATION: Tt is recormended that this remorandum, vith attached encliesures, be forvarced to the Liaison Seetion for appropriate handlingr. Enelosuras ¢€2) "Yy, Reablront Me, Sulliven (0, I, Bartlett, 845 73) fot fad it Cad ser MW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 13
. | Laboratory, Transmittal Form : 7-72 ye ~~. LABORATORY 2... . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. -~ To: FDL, Chicago (+3505) Date: February 19, 1904 . . ne: - Unsuby JACQUELINE KENNEDY x meer Here ViIEES John Edgar Hoover, Director FBI File No. Lab. No. DW442072 AS Examination requested by: : Chicapo Reference: Sirtel 2/14/64 Examination requested: Docuntint Remarks: py pee on OUT (EK Enclosures (2) (2 Lab vrpt) i= Mr, J. BP. O'Keeffe, im. 5714 (sent direct) JCC:GFM (7) ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE MW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 14
of the = ae @ REPORT ® 4% “4 Me N 4c UABORATORY 40% FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. To: FRE, Chicage pate: February 39, 3904 Re: Uneub; JACQUELINE REXNEDY Lab. No. Ie442972 AE ¥IELR Specimens received 2/37/64 BL Two envelopes and _ Becoapanying letters in the Polieh Zanguage bearing known handwriting of SPANZSLAWA JUSZEZAR healt of exenination: it wae concluded that the post card, mt proviousiy submitted was written by SPANTSEAWA JUSZCZAK, Kks KEL ie retained. sec:Gre (7) NW 34959 Docld: 32909522 Page i5
Sr, Palmont february 10, 64 © A, Soret: ne Gnys ba tea). sus gle Se sidtilal BUBIRCT J SNE SEMROY »~ ViCTIL EXTORTION | This couewrns a theevatonisg obecenc gost card whick yan vrittesn to victim tn the Polisk language snd postuarked a /e4 at Chicage, Qliteots, The post card was unsigued and name yes incahereat and partly iliezible. However, rat bore the retarn address of 3642 Neath Sileaukee Avomuw, eity not given. tar SNicage Office advised that one Syanieslavn Jumecesk, “419 North Kedxie Aveimo, Chicage, was posnibly identical vith the uwakeoun subiect is this inttasse, since that individual was eubject of an extortion inyeetigqution during 1650 shen she adeitted writieg seversi cbhecent therontening Letiess in the Molish Language over a yori! of theres yours. ‘ering that iavectigation mbioct claimed she received signals frou her sewing maehine and conpesed mundo while uaployed. She siso gtated someone then atelo this muaic and she later heard it played on the wedie, At that tise the ac at Chicage deciined prosemtion | sae hie somtention the gubieact was cantally deficient. Yah at Chi.cage was qeatacied concerning instant pest card on 2/16/64, and he deferred presecutive opinion comernaiag thie case until writiog on post card could be cempared with hosdivriting of suapect Juceccsak by Puossau Laboratory. The L@ bora tery ane advised that hendvriting identification eatablishes that suspect J , srete the post card ta ies. ieneedy. eanlts of Laboratory axanination sere gent to cnanage aAissh. . * Giiernes beiugy damteucted ta Locate and intervie, 2 Spatolees oe inine and. then lsuediateiy present te USA for LAT. 2. Lisigen ghowld advise Seuret Service of the iden Witicetine ity car Laborntery of the waren boing responsible for wit the card received ty lire. ennody. ds Ol meme ee goa l~ te, frotter Ne ees 2 - i, Sellivan aa: kat 999 Doocld: rs oiteeal Page 16
e@ . & GF oe Nes comms. | l - Mr. Cadigan Mr. Conrad — February 18, 1064 W. D. Griffith - | ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED acque tn | - onn | HERES UNCLASSIFIED, cp / j Unsub; Jacqueline Kennedy ~. 7 ie aes a Kf Victim . (I ) Extortion | | | | | | The purpose of this memorandwe is to advise that an obscene post card written in Polish previously received at the Bureau was written by one Spanislawa Juszczak, a resident of Chicago, illinois, . The obecene post card written in Polish was previously received in the Bureau on February 22, 1964, and designated as Ql in the Laboratory. By airtel of February 14, 1964, the Chicago Office ‘submitted known handwriting of one Spanislewa Juezczak, who | presently resides at 2419 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, and handwriting identification establishes that she wrote the obscene post card. - - A Laboratory report is being sent to Chicago concerning this ideatification,. RECOMMENDATION: (1) That this memorandum be forwarded Zor the attention of the General Investigative Division (2) Since Nr. BD. B. Flohr of the Secret Service was previously advised on February 12, 1964, of the receipt of the post card, Liaison Section should advise Secret Service of the handwriting identification set out above DwA4 BOIS AK i + Mr. Sullivan i= Mr, Rosen (Mr. Conley) 1 - Linison Section sCCigk (8) NW 54999 Docid: 32989522 Page i7
MW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 16 | DIRECTOR, FBI 1/17/64 ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY SAC, CINCINNATI (55-0) (€) re ane PROTECTION OF THE PRESIDENT "a gq BbolS split OF THE UNITED STATES ns aan JH) Enclosed herewith for the FBI Laboratory are the original and seven copies of a letterhead memorandum suitable for dissemination. On 1/4/64, Mr. E. L. SCOTT, Supervisor, Research Photograph, Mead Central Research, The Mead Corporation, Chillicothe, Ohio, contacted SA ROBERT J. BARADA of the Chillicothe, Ohie, Resident Agency. Mr. SCOTT, on these two contacts, furnished his suggestions for a "setup of fish- eye cameras" on the Presidential ear. Mr. SCOTT indicated that the use of this type of camera mounted on the Presidential car while President was travelling through various cities would record any action against the President and cowld later be used as evidence. He stated that in his opinion it could also be used as a protective device. Mr. SCOET specified the fish-eye cameras would merely record action ona movie-type film. It was suggested to Mr. SCOIT by SA BARADA that this could possibly be used in connection with a closed television circuit by which one man could monitor the complete area around the President's car. He stated this would be an additional possibility but would have several limitations. The attached letterhead memorandum which includes a sketch by Mr. SCOTT of the mounting of the cameras and notations of how they would operate is being forwarded to the FBI Laboratory for their observations and notations. it is thought that after reviewing the suggestion by SCOTT, the Laboratory may went to make some additions or corrections and if justified may want te refer the suggestion to Secret Service. 3 = Bureau (Ene. 8) L - Cincinnati RIB/hja (4) a = ———
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to Cincinnati, Ghioc January 17, 1964 qe aii ORATION CONTAINED a We dp: yi 1 5668 Sep a Re: Protecti £ the President : Pr ect. Lon ei e Pres (JFK J On Jamuary 4, 1964, Mr. E. L. Scott, Supervisor, Research Photograph, Mead Central Research, The Mead Corporation, Chillicethe, Ohio, residence address 3546 Meadow Lane, Chillicothe, Ohio, furnished the following suggestions in the hope that it might possibly be an aid to the protection Of the President, Mr. Scott suggested the use of “fish-eye” lens cameras. He explained "fish-aye” is a generic term for extensive wide angle coverage by meane of a precision graumd lens. Mr. Scott indicated that one type of lens was an oom 180 degree "fish-eye" lens made by Nikon. He suggested placing two 35am cameras back to back on the top of the windshield frame for record purposes. He said these cameras could be automatic or internal timing cameras, electronic diaphragm controlled with the aforementioned lens. He stated the cameras should be so placed to be inconspicucus, not in the line of sight of any car occupant, and pre-set to take a picture at desired intervals which would cover the entire Presidential route. Mr. Scott indicated that coverage would be in essence 3%0 degrees and would include the car occupants. He stated exposure,that is diaphragm openings, would be auto- matically set for any lighting conditions (underpass to bright aress). Mr. Scott stated that an assassination attempt on the President would be completely recorded on film and could be important evidence at a later date. He stated the film could reveal an opened window with a gun barrel protruding, or some type of evidence which could later be used to identify the individual attempting the assassination. NW 54999 Docid: 32989522 Page i9
we . - - 7 t 7 = “~ Mx. Scott further indicated that an additional possibility would be a closed circuit television setup utilizing ‘figh-eye'' lens, where one or two Secret Service agents could observe the entire area around the President by riding in a car carrying a screen on which the cloged circuit television would be projected. Mr. Scott indicated, however, that there were limitations to this type of a4 arrangement, He atated that all pictures would have to he on tape, and power failure ox e¢ircult trouble could cause interference at a crucial time. He indicated that two combined televisions and twin cameras would give coverage that would be invaluable ag 4 documentary record as well as an immediate observation of the area, My. Scott indicated that the photographs in the camera could later be developed and examined and known fanatics and agitators could be pinpointed at various locations. If these individuals continued to re-appear in different locations some action might be warranted. Attached herewith is a photostatic copy of a ciawing mide by Mr. Scott diagraming his aforementioned suggestion. Mr. Scott indicated that hie idea in aubmitting the above suggestion was without any thought of personel publicity ox remuneration and he stated that in his opinion thia waa @ emall way in which he could contribute something for the good of hia country. THIS IS LOANED TO YOU PY THE ESI AND NEHER IT HOR LS CONTENTS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSINE THE AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED. Cmerrrarenevevenmevnecenatateewae ! NW 54999 Doclid: 32989522 Page 20 ~~ 2 *
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Bie a SPS Blo 7 Eki I Oa FOR P46 FILES Y <p oN ~~ Pas bt Ni nanan 1 "Mr. Mchinnon 680612031 ilcutenant General James Ai. Gavin Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 fel 6a sell soll raf Lear General Gavin \: Lam in receipt of your letters of June 7, 1968, and the enclosures to those letters. The facts concerning the poasible threats made against the chiluren of former )-reaident John F. . ennedy are being brought to the attention of the appropriate United States *tlorney for bis consideration as to whether @ violation of the Federal x ktortion Statute exists. I indeed appreciate your bringing this ta my att@ntion. Aincerely, > ied L~ New York (Enclosures 6) b- L- Houston (Enclosures 6) - L-Dattlas (Enclosures 6), ce oo | SEF NOTF FOR £!Os F/GE 2, CRM:pah__ oan (7) ‘SEE NOTE PAGE:3... NW 58399 Docld:32989522 Page 22
” ~ . * 5 - . > Py “ ~ “NOTE FOR SACs: Enclosed for each office is 1 copy each of 2 letters, true copies of those letters, and 2 envelopes received by General Gavin who furnished them to the Bureau, They were mailed from Corpus Christi, Texas, 6/2/68 and 5/28/68. Reference is made to Bureau phone calls to New York and Houston, 6/10/68, in which you were instructed to advise U. &. Secret Service Locally and appropriate local authorities of the possible threats. Houston promptly discuss the facts in this case with the appropriate U. S. Attorney for a prosecutive opinion under the Federal Extortion Statute. Advise Bureau results in form suitable for dissemination. New York insure that U. &. Secret Service and local authorities have been advised, This is being submitted to the DaHas Office for information as it is indicated the subject has mailed letters in the past to General Gavin from Thunderbird Lodge, Abilene, Texas, General Gavin, by letters dated 6/7/68, furnished a letter containing possible threats to the children of former President i.ennetiy. This letter contains no legible signature. By letter dated the same date, General Gavin advised his secretary had found other letters, apparently sent by the same individual, in his files. He indicated he does not know this individual. The other letters were sent to him by Wendall Tarver, 1435 Levon Drive, Apt. #5, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78415. The threatening communication is being examined in the FBI Laboratory. A comparison will be made | of the threatening communication with the other letters sent by Tarver to determine if he is the writer of the letter containing possible threats. '' You will be advised of the results. NW 34959 Docld: 32909522 Page 23
pe S4999 Doold: 32989522 Page 24 NOTE: By letter dated 6/7/68, former Lt. General James M. Gavin, Cambridge, Massachusetts, forwarded a letter containing an illegible signature which, at the end states, "The Beret people is going to take Care of John John and Caroline Kennedy." The letter is rambling in nature, is illegible in some instances, however, is a scurrilous, anti-Semitic communication. By another Letter dated the same date, General Gavin stated his secretary had found other letters sent to him, apparently by the writer of the scurrilous communication. They were sent to him by the subject Wendall Tarver of Corpus Christi, Texas. General Gavin indicated he does not know Tarver. Bureau files indicate a person by the name of Wendall J, Tarver, possibly identical with the subject, wrote the Bureau in 1967 saying he was accused by State Department of corresponding with individuals out of the United States, Secret Service advised Friday, June 10, 1968. General Gavin is retired from the U. S. Army and is currently with Arthur D, Little, Inc., a research organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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ir. ¥. & ‘Sullivan Hiss ra De Brennan  Becenber r ie, 2070 op s Ser scteray Some Mr, Senuts on Henman ¢ o7 TR cu wanren scr on - Raferssen és wade eo your setier of Deceaber 1,” “4a70,, and to ite sttackuenie which pertain te renucsts aaa uy. Mareié Yeisherg fer additional suforsation Conberakng | the asaameination of ‘Pronigont Konnedy = CO Bie. Hoisherg' s xoancate require extensive scownch aad ‘dnewivies of sup field divisions, which are bejnec ee espaditiougly, Whan the roeolis of renosom2- =e FET Hoarguartey Sad ia the field have ban. ae PET you wid | ‘be daraias shod all ee AER ERs ee TT - ee ee vod Liza : . oo Tie S ‘request: “yeceived by the Pepartment: for information pes “¥BE les is from Harold Weisberg, 2 san whe has written sevare3 hooks critical of the Warren Ceoission, the FBI, Secret Service, | ~)} police agencies and other branches of the Government. rolating to the § -SQenuceination investigation. His writings have contained inaccuracies: * falsehoods and Gelikerate slanting of facts to fit his purpose. | Ha tt was one of ten exployees fired by the State: Cepartwent during 1947. “because of suspicion o€ being a communist or neving commmistic  gympathies. Later ho was ailicwed to resign without prejudice, but |. oo WES net restored to. bis fermer position.: A- heck of Portland, ms - Minneapolis, Dalias and | New Grieans files Ae necessary to be certain — ao ®e Can give the Departe: : gouplete infernation on Peisberg's a questions, which prolate . to posgible erapping or editing of film rolis | by the FBI, The filme in which ¥eisberg id interested were taken at © yarious times by private : citizens and als sone professional 1¥ i fila 2 (foo from New Orleans, too Ln
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= : Se Ede see a 1 —- Mer. Hinks cr > ." : . aa ah~ Sonn wichols. ; School, of Medicines -.". . ce my roliegs of Health ca — me and. Hospit Bea ee ae . : the Universit ay oe” Eahsaa. ~ ae _ - rs . nainbem Boalevars BE 38th | = Coe “wow fe * + Z ag in geceint of your undated lektex and Seabesn a inion message dated Pobruary a°th xagarding. your secnest fox information % Eelahing £4. invastigeticn, couduated. with seferance te the. Basassination of the late President dohn ¥a Keanady ~ Mwy Fey So ae a he ; “whet = eeavd to.your zaquest Gaseribed 2a “Rte one. ox your lektow aunt. she siuest contained in the Heatern ados peas % wien. Ae. aavise FOR. we axe prasontly 4m the process. £ abhewptling to. idemeify and izplase laberatery daka thet would eoma within thea scape of your saquesh, I vill be in tase consunicadion. wih you farther. in 2. Gommeation with this poxo<- tion, of, G5. YOUN. waguesive, fsaé ened. tl Magee Tt olde a Veweved InMID . ma e ar A, aos an “fT Ee “ye : * s . . ;  Goneerning | your. : inguirde - aot forth az your S Jetter va a3 ltems,.~-5, the following information is being garnished: a». “he £izing gin in C..B. 139,-{Serial Nomber ©2788) is o£ ome: plece. ae 3. Whe relative angle of rotation with respact te the Tarioms ejector y extractar are fallover aarks, se present, on ~Enibits 09543, C8344, CHds4= ané CHlai was nok recorded by sna ¥RE and is, therefore, nok avynailabliea Eros the PSI. Freee , 22053 are now locate in the detiona’ Arshivesa, Washington, . se fapmiy Ltborney General - Yneloesures {2} e 3 {(FOI~REPLIUS) NW 34959 Docld: 32909522 Page 295
&. The heights of tha seats on which the Pr resident and Governor Connally were sitting duving the assassination - and on-which the “etend~ins" wera seated. daring the on-site - rveanaciment,~ ware Not recorded by the FBT wend, therefore; are- noe “avaiiedic ‘fene the PRIS The President's Cemmission son | ducted this. “Séanactmene assiated in ipaxt by Cdenty: derveyetciun nohes Hy “Wact, 35a County Courthouse ¢-Dalias > 1 Gessse:. Tntermas-- tion Gas furnished “thé PET by the Pradident'sCexmisslonsext: Par goncezning-the welakive heights of the “stand-ins* and. - especially the rolativa heights of the belles impact points. All such information farnished ana ether details concerning this matter will be found in Volume ¥ beginning on paga 135 ang, in particalar, on paga 166 of the Hearings. Bafore tha President's Commission on the Assassination of President Rennedy « 5. the horizontal firing angle {either with referance toe the Yeraa Scheel Book Depesitery Suilaéing or the Presidential limousine} was not racerded by the PRI and, therefore, is not available from the Fst Ze ahould hea noted that the tracing nrepared by Coutr Survevor Reber: H. Best may Fix the location af the Qavrudexr Sits frames you referred to from which tha novizental 3 fining angie may be weasured, This tracing is C3232 and is svailable for review and/or copying ak the Hatioval Archives, Washington, Bb. Cc. . . Sith regard to your ragnuash for information regarding appeal procaduras wager the amanded Fraefem of Information sot, Y am enclosing the portion of a reprint of the Pederal Registar, | ¥Yolume 46, No. 36, dated February 12, 1975, waich Zoks forth the | Begulations under sections 16.5 and L6.7 6 wan s ZT trust the above will be o£ aasistanca to co “YOU. . | Sincerely yours, . ee Clarence BH. Heliey Dirackes Eneleosures {3} | SBE NOTE PAGE THREE -— 7 ae oo HW S4999-—Bocka: 32589522 Page 320
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ve we OFNGaAL- FORM NOL 10 _ 5010106 7 TO. FROM SUBJECT: NW 34959 Doocld: 32908522 Page 32 AY 4962 FOITION f GSA GEN REG. NO, 23 ( @ - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT _ Assoc. Dir. Dep. AD Adm. — ° Dep, AD Inv. Memorandum st - . ; : Comp. Syst ae Mr. J. B. Adams pate: 2/26/75 Flee & Come Inspection Legal Counsel obey torell. oy Laboratory ( Plan. & Eval. Spec. Inv. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST Teen OF JOHN NICHOLS, M.D., REGARDING Telephone Rw JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION DOCUMENTS Director Sec"y «“ Attached to this memorandum is a copy of a letter containing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from John Nichols, M.D., received on 2/20/75. Also attached is a copy of a teletype containing an additional item to be included in his request. We have had considerable correspondence with Dr. Nichols in the past, the last being on 1/13/75, at which time he was advised we would process his request under the amerided FOIA after its effective date if he so desired. We have pending a similar request from Harold Weisberg with regard to neutron activation and spectrographic analysis data. Weisberg's request, which is now in the form of an appeal from earlier correspondence, is still in the hands of the Justice Department. Correspond- ence is being prepared by the Department to him which will in effect refer. him back to us since the Department's position is 3 his appeal was premature. By memorandum from Mr. M. E. Williams to Mr. White dated 1/24/75, the Laboratory Division identified the data pertinent to the Weisberg request for the spectographic and neutron activation testing and advised concerning problems of reproduction and cast factors. The Laboratory Division is requested to review the Nichols request and comment concerning each of the six items as to whether the answer is available, and if so, provide proper response and location of any documentation necessary. Ene. 1 - Mr. White . 1- Mr. Mintz 1- Mr. McCreight ~ ; ‘ 1-Mr. Bresson . 4” THB:mid | f .(5) Z aa CONTINUED - OVER tk
e Memorandum to Mr. Adams Re: Freedom of Information Request of John Nichols, etc. RECOMMENDATION: ‘That the Laboratory Division furnish Legal Counsel Division, - FOIA Unit, the above requested information in order that a reply can be furnished to “Dr. Nichols. Ghormn Fy ¥ y NW 34959 Docld: 32909522 Page 33 nn
wae BR teen ard DN, emitted vee “4 pho 7) on wy, 4 <h an Sf ~ Le aa SCHOOL DF MEDICINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SCHOOL OF NURSING . DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH . (913) 831-7070 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | NW 84999 Doocld: 32989522 Page 34 | eo oo a oe THE @iversity OF KANSAS medi @ CENTER COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL RAINBOW BOULEVARD AT 39TH @ KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66103 Clarence M. Kelley, Esq., Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 Dear Mr. Kelley: You will recall our previous correspondence relative to artifacts of the assassination of the late President John F. Kennedy. Pursuant to Freedom of Information Act (5 USC $ 552) amendments effective February 19, 1975, I make the following requests, viz. , that you: — 1. Divulge to me the raw data and derived results of any and all spectrographic and/or neutron activation studies on artifacts of the assassination including those, but not limited to, CE 399, ~ CE 842, CE 567, CE 569, CE 840, CE 843, and CE 573. 2. Advise me whether or not the firing pin in Mr. Oswald's - rifle CE 139 (serial C 2766) was of the two - piece or solid type. 3. Advise me the angle of rotation with respect to one another. Arbed) of the diverse ejector marks and follower spring marks on each, “Vat wall of exhibits CE 543, CE 544, CE 545, and CE 141. 4, Advise me the height of the seats on which the President and Governor Connally were sitting during the assassination and the height of the seats on which the stand-ins were sitting during the F BI re - enactment. 5. Advise me Mr. Oswald's lateral (horizontal) firing angle for each of the Zapruder frames 210-225 and frame 312. [The ec ue L 4 vemtteal (depressed) angles are published. ] Ht yea tof: isthe chet Of course, I shall be happy to pay the usual costs in providing the oy ee ke, nswers, or acquiring the data for the answers. Anticipating a denial Zener 8 “T should appreciate you advising me by return post the correct procedure“ aa - for appealing the denial within the agency. With kindest personal re gards, (Effective date to be \“ date of receipt)
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER tee he COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL rr re RAINBOW BOULEVARD AT 19TH © KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66103 : , yrs ve soe . SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY went GNA AS EA AAA AAAAAAL AAR Boe Clarence M, Kelley, Esq., Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D, C, 20535 . . ‘ ‘ NW 54999 ‘Docld:32989522 Page| 357
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tetas . Sohn Nichols,” MD. 0 cs _— las ~ . - Associate Professor: = VY. wT ot, a _ Depariment of Pathology and oncology | me ; . oe . School of Medicine _; TT en The University of Kansas: Me@ical center - Rainbow Boulevard at 39th Street . - Kansas City, Kansas : $6103 ‘ : Sse a hey es . Dear . Le. Hicholss.”, ee Ss, oe ‘ ° cope ‘. This: will acknowledge receipt oF your letter on" February “20th, ‘with enclosures, in which-you requested cer tain data surrounding examinations made by the FBI Laboratory during the investigation of the as sassination of former oN President. John F.” Renne aye °° : 7 b - > . oe . ae . » * . “The "9 and K" . item: ‘referred to in your letter were all listed and described in FBI Laboratory Reports which were ~ made- available to the President's Commission and are avallable te you for review. In addition, a listing of the "C* items you referred to, also by descriptions, can be found in Com- mission. Document 345. in the National Archives. | ; te .: Unéer the ‘same. a@escri ptions, the President's Com- - | ssion assigned exhibit numbers to the items listed above ° & forth in ‘the testimony of Special Agent Robert A. , er,. FBI Laboratory, in Volume TIT, (beginning ak E pede nd.Volume V, (beginn ning at page 53), of the "Hearings -¢he President's Commission.on the Assassination of dant Kennedy.” ; f ssoc. Dir. or od examined in the F3I Laboratory, Comission Sep. —_ wet we . . - - Dep. AD inv. Sshibit 840 consisted of three metal fragments antl! this ast. Dies: Tihibit was subsedmie mentiy trans£ arred to the National Archives. wee San Ho further information is available concerning the present Tefen Condition of this Exhibit. a ite Fas & Com. . “On aise Jacb uc ~ eo -Enclosure: - PE ae meee ~ Office of the Deputy Attorney General - xx 1 . —_.. i - Kansas City - Enclosure ~ . vey ak a i - Mr. Briggs White - Enclosure te Ce wt Tm & Zee L a _— Attention: Mr. Frazier ~ Bufile 62-115530 (FOI- REPLIES) } Ot —- Cril law 8) U 2 qierernen Seon, a" a Ne en nee Pavey wre Spee ge - hai HOO. —— . . ~~~  - TELETYp Qorins vee mw 54999 Docta:32989522 Page Rye Sie elVET En 7 Fee EL TUE EP ey remenpancictenminanaiae a
which weighed 0.5 grain. + ..’. - oe a Joe rn NW 54999 Docld:32989522 Page 40 . ; en oe eet analytical: ‘studies. in which small portions were necessari aa . consumed. Phe remaining weights of. “these Bxhibits are nots .- - _ available. - oe ee Cost, “ i a John Hichols, M.D. -: Dt a SL 2 Commission’ eends sit B42 ‘when’ Submitted to the FBT an Laboratory? for ex amination, consisted -0£ one metal fragment. Ty m_ —' > ao. “commission Ex shibits 940 and 842 yere subject ted to > « * ” hes et les De ~ ~ a ans wo ari . oa aan . * i ce tee - Gr s . an ogee : . 7 . “ : . ~ oN *. : ae . o3, 0 ee Sine cer rely. your a ee :* . Clarence. M. “Kelley «= Se ae a eee + “Director ae a a _ NOTE: Dr: Nichols has previously corresponded: with ‘the ‘Bureau ° 5 concerning medical. studies he has made which apparently have . convinced. him. that the late President Kennedy was. shot at least ; once from.the front instead of only from the rear as found = -. ae by the Warren Commission. .He has brought an “unsuccessful © -- ° | - suit against the.Government under the Public Information Law for the notes and work papers of the FBI -Laboratory examiners - concerning their spectrographic analysis of the bullets: : uncovered: in the examinations. The "C"-items,.-"K" items and 2 "O"+ items .are correlated with Commission ‘Exhibit: numbers as Cee ee FORT OWS . Sor. om, . - vor > a . * ~~ cl oi: oon 399 “Bullet from’ stretcher C2. OR ee, ren “567. Bullet fragment. from. front. ‘seat. oe ee cushion (**° a Be C3 - Q3 . : ae 569° ‘ Bullet: fragment Erom | beside’ ‘fxont™ cra ~seat ane ie na Soe c4 (gfe. a, ' 843. Metal fragment from ‘the President’ Ss. a a oO “head © 2. ‘ - C5 Q5 ° 843 -Metal fragment from ‘the President's og C6 - QB .-> -on 0 «d5543.56.5 millimeter Mannlicher~Carcano as - an , cartridge case from building. Bote C7 Q7. > ' 544 -6.5 millimeter Mannlicher-Carcano —— Te . -  ..  @artridge-case from building ...-. 0-0 >
t | | ' ! | J | { John Nichols, M.D. NOTR CONTINUED: - C8 Q8 141 6.5 millimeter Mannlicher-Carcano : cartridge . C5 Q9 842 Metal fragment from arm of Governor John Connally cia RL 139 6.5 millimeter Mannlicher-Carcano rifle with telescope sight, Serial Ho. C2766 C16 Qi4 “ 840 Three metal fragments recovered from rear floorboard carpet C17 Q1L5 841 Seraping from inside surface of windshield . C38 o48 . 545 6.5 millimeter Mannlicher“Carcano cartridge case from building The material received and listed above was assigned "QO" and ®K" numbers and was later assigned "C" numbers. A list of "C" numbers, bearing the same description as when ; listed with “Q" or "K" numbers was furnished the President's Commission. The list of "C"” items is among the Commission papers in the National Archives, as Commission Document 342. Under the same descriptions, the President's Commission assigned exhibit numbers to the items listed above as set forth in the. testimony of Special Agent Robert A. Frazier, PBI Laboratory, in Volume III, (page 390}, and Volume V, (page 58), of the "Hearings Before the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy." Certain early FBI Laboratory reports referred to these items by "0" and "K" numbers. These reports were submitted to the President's Commission either hy the Dallas, Texas, Police Department, or by the Dallas Office of the FBI. These papers are available for review at the National Archives. Some of the items referred to by Dr. Nichols were subjected to Laboratory examinations which necessarily con- sumed portions of the items and/or altered their appearance. The residual portions of the items were turned over to the National Archives where they are available for inspection. Wo attempt was made to record the weights of the minute quantities consumed in the examinations, (spectrographic and neutron activation analyses), or to weigh the material vemaining. All of the items were photographed in their original condition. They were delivered to the National Archives where they are presently maintained. This reply coordinated with the Laboratory Division. - -~ 3- ; - | We 5.4.9.99-Da, 132999592 Page 41
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY - ENGLOS re oo _ NW 54999 docka(39%6os%2 Page 42 Dep.-A.D-Ad Dep.-A....-Lav. Asst. Dir: ; Admin. -. | Jone i Files’ & Com. 1 Gen. Inv. .— Ident. —— Inspectin an. 1®@ UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ica CENTER RAINBOW BOULEVARD AT 39TH STREET KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66103 February 17, 1974 (913) 1 F LO%8r Plan, ed Spee. 3; qo £0 | Pra ining — i od Lega! Coun. . pa LO Ne | Dinecty 2 Rn 2 we | Directo: $ Sze’ ¥ Clarence M. Kelley, Esq., Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C, 20535 Re: Artifacts of the Assassination ‘of President John F.. Kennedy Dear Mr. Kelley: Mr. Hoover in his letter (CE 2968) of June 2, 1964, to Mr. Rankin writes of: cartridge cases C6, C7, and C38, as swell as cartridge C 8, and rifle C14, . Mr. Hoover, in his letter, Thermofax® copy enclosed, of July 8, 1964, to Mr. Rankin writes of: Ci, C2, C4, C5, C9, and Ci16. Mr. Hoover, in his report, five(5) page thermofax® copy enclosed, to Mr. Jesse Curry, under date of November 23, 1963, writes of: Qi, Q2, Q3,-Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, QY, Q14, Q15, and rifle K1. I should greatly appreciate if you could correlate these "C" and "Q" numbers for me with the final Commission Exhibit (C E) numbers and advise where, in the Warren Commission Reoprt and/or Testimony and Exhibits of the hearings the correlations may be found, Commission Exhibit 840 in the photograph on page 840 of volume 17, prepared by the FBI, shows three (3) pieces of metal. How - ever, a recent photograph of this same exhibit prepared for me by the Archivist shows only two pieces of metal. As you can see — from the enclosed Thermofax® copy of a letter from the Archivist under date of January 4, 1974, he "assumes" that the missing piece was not delivered to him from the FBI. I should greatly appreciate if you could advise me the disposition of this missing ~ third piece of metal from this exhibit 840. t. f° Lack a5 ~ 22 ¥ Pak a Dy
mae, Oe AOD An Renter eatt eA Niethead 1 ORME ~ Rao, TRAE aatevus, Neer itn aw eases Sees NW : : : es 3 Pere eer 54999 Doold: 32989522 VERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER Nichols to @- p2, Feb., 17, 1974. LO The official photograph of CE 842, as found on page 841 of volume 17, intends to show metal removed from Governor John Connally's wrist. I can detect, presumably, one piece of metal; it is impossible to express further opinion from photograph. Mr. Hoover's report to Mr. Curry mentions Q9 as "metal fragment" [singular] from the Governor's arm. The operative report (CE 392) of the surgeon, Doctor Gregory, mentions "Small bits of metal...these were". This is plural. In his testimony on page 122 of volume 4, Doctor Gregory speaks of "two fragments", Mr. Frazier, on page 72 of volume 5, testified, in response to a question from Mr. Specter about the "fragment" thus: "that is the one from Governor...I do not know where ' Captain Fritz obtained it [singularl. A photograph, taken by the Archivist, and appearing in Mr. Josiah Thompson's book Six Seconds in Dallas (Bernard Geis, New York, 1967) on page 147 clearly shows two pieces of metalas CE 842, A special photograph taken for the undersigned by the Archivist clearly shows three (3) pieces of metal being CE 842, I should appreciate if you could advise me how many pieces of metal were removed from the Governor's arm and comprise CE 842, and its various earlier code numbers. Finally, it is alleged that samples of metal was removed from some of these specimens for destructive spectrographic analysis and I should greatly appreciate if you could advise me how much was removed from each specimen and how much un - analyzed specimen of each remains. Shall look forward to hearing from you. “Sin 0 hy John Nick fla Av. D, a 4 Page 43 amame FEthananAnes a 7 Associate Professor of Pathology
—_ zageis. withheld entirely at (J FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS) This .ccaticon im tne file. One or more of the follow:ng statements, where indicated, expiain this deletion ‘these deletions;. Deletions were made pursuant rationale indicated below with no segregable materia} available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassinaticn Records Collection Act of 1992." to the postponement {} Subsection 1A {intelligence agent's identity) {] Subsection iB {inteiligence source or method) {] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations <r the conduct of foreign relations: wu {}] Subsection (living person who provided confidential information) ({] Subsection 3 (unwarranted. invasion of privacy) {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign government, currently requiring protection) {] Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized} {] Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFF Assassination investigation. {} For your information: _fOLA {} The following number is tc be used for reference regarding ‘5 1s page ‘these es0Ik. BE. XXXXXXXXXX XXOOKXKKKK | XOXO XK XXXKXKXK XXXXXXXXXX XOOXOCKXOOKOCK ‘NW 54999 Docld: 32999522 Page a4
Nw 34999 Doclid: 32989522 Page 45 April 2, 1974 /i?- mr. B.-aiitite ~ Atten: fr. Frazier ~_ 1 - Mr. Mintz ~ John Wichols, M. D. Associate Professor Department of Pathology and Oncology School of Medicine The University of Kansas Medical Center Rainbow Boulevard at 39th Street Kansas City, Kansas 66103 Dear Dr. Michols: Reference is made to our letter to you dated March 6, 1974. Pursuant to your request, we are enclosing 8 by 10 glossy prints of Warren Commission Inhibits 141, 543, 544, 545, 562 and 564. The photographs of Commission Exhibits 543, 544 and 545 are comparison microscopic shots and were taken under the sane lighting and magnification and were enlarged identi- cally. There were no photographs of the whole primers of any of the Commission Exhibits you requested. For your infor- mation, Commission Exhibits 557 (a) and 557 (b) are shown in Commission Exhibits 543, 544 and 545. We are returning your check in view of the fact only six of the photographs you have requested are available. Please forward a remittance in the amount of $3, payable by check or money order to the Treasury of the United States. Sincerely yours, Clarence M. Kelley Director Enclosures (7) 1 -— The Deputy Attorney General 1 - Bufile 62-115530 (FOI-REPLIES) RD:law (7) SEE NOTE PrGr TiO
John ‘ichols, tf. DB. “ore: Substantial correspondence has previously heen had concerning the assassination of President Kennedy. By letter 2-24-74, Jichols requested 8 by 10 glossy prints of certain Commission Uxhibits and whole primers of certain othar cnumerated Commission Exhibits. (By letter 7~3~-73, Uichols requested similar documents and was furnished requested copies at a Charge of 50¢ per print.) By Bulet 3-G-74, he vas advised wa vere in the process of preparing the documents he had requested, but was informed we would be unable to honor any further requests. The 3-6~-74 letter was coordinated with John LB. Gallinder, Departnental attorney, Office of Ledal Counsel. NW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 46 i F
John Nichols, H.B. Associate Professor Department of Pathology and oncology School of Medicine — 4 a oph@ the University of Kansas Medical Center & f 9 ye er’ Rainbow Boulevard at 39th Street i Kansas City, Kansas ‘66103 - Dear Dr. Hichols: this will acknowledge receipt of your: letter dated February 24th in which you enclosed a ‘check im the amount of $4. We are in the process of preparing the docaments you requested and will forward them. to you Upon: completion. a are of the opinion that we will continue to receive requests such as yours in’ the future. . However, the PRI Laberatery does not have the manpower nor was it designed to furnish documents of this nature to the public on a volume basis. Consequently, we regret to inform you that we will be unable. to honor. any future requests you | ‘ghould make for sinilar decunents. We trust you will under- stand. our position | in-this matter. — ‘ou. ee os eineeréy, yours, 00" ~. CLarance M. Kelley Director - “1-90 ce of the Deputy Attorney General - - Enclosure Briggs. White - Encl ui a lAttention: Mr. sRaney ee a ~ Bufile 62=115530 (Gor RepLrEs). yhh . reas “NOTE: Substantial RHR C BeORS RENEE wha s , previously beep vad with Nichols concerning — the’a sassination of Presidént.-Kénned letter 7~-3~-73, Nichols RGB ted | similar documents aa “Was furnished | requested. copa at a charge of “50¢ per pri A this. reply was coordinated. with John L.. Callingeg, Departmental oo attorney, Office of Legal Counsel. & oh AOL the + Laboratory is having the: documents prepared. - cyeek in the amount’ of $4 is being retained in ‘the FOIA. ~ RD: law (7)~ by 54999 -Docld:32989522 Page 47.
| Dep-AP-Adm_ * Pre Vine ‘ — TABBUNiversity oF KANSAS VR a. ceNTER Ast Divs ; dmin. .. i RAINBOW BOULEVARD AT 39TH STREET Come KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66103 Ext. fe ! SCHOOL O Tet ho 2 DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY February 24, 1974 6913) CSN GOLS at ry Plan. & Eval. — | Spec. Inv. Tr in ug ee Leral Coun, ———. Te: phone Rm — Direc 2 Sse’y =. Fe Clarence M,. Kelley, Esq., Vadim dle Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C, Re: Records of the Warren Commission Dear Mr. Kelley: T should like to obtain 8x10 glossy prints of Commission Exhibits 562 and 564. Prints previously prepared for me by the Archivist are of poor quality inasmuch as they are second generation prints in which-the engraver's grid marks are clearly visible. I am advised that the F BI has the original negatives. Also I should like to obtain 8x10 glossy prints of the whole primers showing firing pin marks of certain cartridges being Commission Exhibits 141, 543, 544, 545, 557 (a) and 557 (b). I want the ones which were all taken under identical lighting conditions, at the same magnification, and printed at the same magnification. Some of these were used in Commission Exhibits 559 -565 and 613 - 624, f Enclosed is personal check number 6757 payable in the amount of $4, 00 calculated at 50¢ per print as previous photographs of July 18, 1973. Shall look forward to hearing from you. O Sincerely, ; afer 1xfa — MORRESPOADERGE , .j John Nichols, M.D, * Weenentnenrnter Enclosure: Check c/ Associate Professor of Pathology NW 34999 Docld: 32959522 Page 46 ee are oo as 7 oe
9 PEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JPK MATERIALS) i, , A _pagets: withheld entire:y at this iccation in tne tile. One or more of the foliowing statements, where indicated, explain this deletion (these deletions}. {] Deletions.were made pursuant to the postponement rationale indicated below with no segregable material available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassinaticn Records Collection Act of 1992." {} Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity) {] Subsection 1B ({inteiligence source or method) {] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations cr the conduct of foreign relations! tO (living person who provided {] Subsection confidential information) {] Subsection 3 (unwarranted invasion of privacy) . {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign | government, currently requiring . protection) {] Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized) Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFk Assassination investigation. ~he For your information: __ FOZPA The following number is to be used for reference - regarding this page (these pages): 2 -Ny CO-FI6I XK Balk XX XXKKXXXXKK Moon_s4999 Docld:32989522 Page 49
NW 54999 fet ad fod fet fl fl fo i 5 HAROLD WEISBERG v. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACP {FOIA} fennedy. purposes and of the FOIA. The U. S. Sapraeme Court on 5-13-74 denied certiorari in Captioned suit and let stand a District of Columbia Circuit Court gecision which sanctioned withholding information con- tained in PBI investigatory files pursuant to the FOTA. in 21979, Harcld Weisberg requested, threnugh th Department.oF Justice, PBI records concerning. the results of spevcirographic analyses of bullets, bulist fragments, garments and other objects connected with the assassination of President His request was denied on the ground that were part of an investigatory file compiled for law anforcement _ exempk from disclosure pursuant to exemption. (5) {7} Ue o we REPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Made = He subsequently filed suit in the &. States Ciemiit Contt. S. District the United A three-judge panel of that Court xuled ayainst the Government, Holding that information mst be disclosed from PBI investigatory files miess an ongoing The Govern— Ce] investigative matter would be prejudiced thereby. ment petitioned the Circuit Court for a hearing en bane, which fhe Enlil Courh aftircmed the District Court opinion, interpreting exemption 7 as mandating that as long as materials were contained in investigatory files, they were Was granted. exempt fnrem publiie disclosure. — ur. _ Mr. Mor. — Hr —~ Row . x With this denial of certiorari by the Supreme Court, the PBI conld operate within the statutory parameters of the FOTIA even with the imminent passage of S. 2543 which will amend Callahan Jenkins Miller Aciaowrs Panpbell Cleveland Franck Gebhard slaw {13} Docld: 32989522 Page 50 fa et Pe fad fot fad Pod fo ¥, t Jacobson Jamieson Marshall Thompson Walsh Wannal
egal Counsel £9 Mr. Hiller memo + Harold Weisber argv. U. S. Department of Justice ‘that Act. Tbh must be sointed out, however, the PBI remains under Attorney General Order 528-73 which directs release of our Files older than 15 years to historical researchers. RECOMMRNOATION = Por intormation. NW 54999 Doold: 32909522 Page 51 Be
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RIL H. WECHT. s.p.. J.0.. F.C.A.7. ‘ . , CHIEF TOXICOLOGIST SOLICITOR County of Allesheng Asst. TPs ‘OFFICE OF THE CORONER _ May 17, 1974 = (ug? SS and (Dispection . The Honorable William B. Saxbe Attorney General of the United States a Le. ; “Spee. Inv. .. ek Teicphone Rm. Direer > Ree’y ° ene “aye Washington, D. C. 20530 Dear Mr. Saxbe: Wey we if This is an appeal of a decision by FBI Director Clarence Kelley> Iam .seeking access to certain scientific laboratory data compilec by the PBI Labor-~ atory in 1964 in connection with the investigation of the assassination 6 fori President Kennedy. The data were not made available to the Warren Commission and have been withheld from the public for the past ten years. << tt . - See wa 4 _ WBS one _Z pertaining to it. He has suggested that I appeal direcily to You. To explain my request and to set forth the basis for my appeal, I invite your consideration of the enclosures to this letter. e Enclosure (1), dated July 8, 1964, is a cony ofa letter from the I-te PBI Director Esover, which establishes that the FAI Laboratory performed cwo ccparate analyses of certain bullet fragments recovered in the investigation of the assassination. The second and third paragraphs of this letter from Director Hoover disctose that the more sensitive of the two analyses, the neutron activation analysis, revealed "minor variations in composition” among some of the fragments. However, no specifics or actual data from the analysis are disclosed, and the letter sidestens any definitive conclusions about the possible significance of the observed variations. | MAGE EME cL IS Koes at7y ied gas wae te we 8 _ NW satis Doold: 32988529 - Page 53 e an tod Le a fe AY 228 1974 a guns: (WAY “24 1974 CISTERED. aaa Tr ice go. fi Department of Justice jy (W (Jo pe ca |e Cun \Z | Director Kelley has indicated a desire to be of assistance int Jnaking the = data available, but he apparently feels there is some statutory or departmental ~< o © prohibition on the release of such data, and even on the answering of questions ns ond . JOSHUA A. FERPER, M.D., LL.B., M.Sc. . CORONER . . CHIEF FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST CHARLES L. WINEK, PH.D. . BERNARD J, MCGOWAN, Eso. » 542 FOURTH AVENUE - PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219 Dep.-A.D.-Adm. — . ; ape 6-  Fe ee (412) 355-4460 355-4466 Dep * Gomp. Syst. ——- . xt. Affarrs —— reiles & Com. — “Gon, Inv. . ---— Ident. —..-____ sat, oe s -.| ‘Laborat c¥ Eon - +t Plan. & fival b coaaal he ny
The Honorable William B. Saxbe Page 2 May 17, 1974 _ Enclosure (2) is my letter of March 8, 1974, to Director Kelley, wherein . Task for the details of the neutron activation analysis results; either through access to the actual laboratory data, or alternatively, through answers to ‘certain specific questions which I enumerated on page 3 of Enclosure (2). This letter also explains how the reported "minor variations in composition" could - be of crucial significancé in assessing the validity of the Warren Commission's hypothetical explanation of the shooting, and why a discretionary release of the data might assist in resolving public doubts about the case. _ Enclosure (3), dated March 20, 1974, is Director Kelley's reply. He ‘asserts that the FBI had fumished the results of the neutron activation analysis to the Warren Commission in its letter of July 8, 1964, i. e., in Enclosure (1), and that these results are “now available for review at the National Archives as part of the Commission's documents". Unfortunately, Director Kelley was in _@rror. Inquiry at the National Archives revealed that there was nothing on file there conceming the neutron activation analysis of the bullet fragments beyond the FBI letter of July 8, 1964, itself, to which there were no attachments or enclosures. Obviously, the FBI letter of July 8, 1964, does not provide answers to the specific requests made in my letter to Director Kelley. Enclosure (4), dated April 28, 1974, is my second letter to Director Kelley, in which I pointed out the insufficiency of the information contained in the FBI letter of July 8, 1964, to which he had referred me. I emphasized the possibility of deriving additional conclusions from the laboratory data if they were made available to me, and I reiterated the requests I had made in my letter of March 8. Enclosure (5), dated May 6, 1974, is Director Kelley's second reply. He ~ indicates that he would like to be of assistance, which suggests that he would prefer to release the data, but that he must decline my request because of the provisions of Title 5, United States Code, Section 552 (b) (7). He then refers me to you. It is my understanding of 5 U.S.C. 552 that the exemptive provisions in Subsection (b) are discretionary with the agency involved. In fact, the Jitstice Department's own regulations in support of this statute, specifically those published in 28 CFR16A, Subsection 16. 1 (a), provide: n "To the extent permitted by other laws, the Department also will make available records which it is authorized to withhold under 5 U.S.C. 552 whenever it determines that such disclosure is in the public interest. " -. DocId: 32989522 _ Page 34
eS SE ae Hw 54999 _ _Boctd: 32989522 _Page 350 Pha tle ea ia ‘The Honorable William B. Saxbe oe Page 3 May 17,.1974 . To my knowledge, there are no other laws prohibiting disclosure of this type of information from FBI investigative files. Moreover, the files of the Warren .Commission already contain voluminous materials from FBI investigative files t “most of them available to the public. Accordingly, there is no binding prohi- bition on disclosure of the information I am seeking. ‘It is also my understanding from various news reports that the FBI recently adopted a more open policy on disclosures of information to the public, In the past six months, extensive FBI files on the Hiss, Rosenberg, _and Ezra Pound cases have reportedly been released. If that is true, would ‘it not be consistent with this policy to release the small amount of FBI lab-~ oratory data Iam seeking, considering that it relates to so historic a case as the assassination of President Kennedy? Or should we infer that the . Justice Department feels there is something about this case which must still be concealed from the public? As we all know, the President of the United States has recently dis- closed extensive transcripts of his conversations with advisors. These contain numerous unflattering characterizations of individuals and other details potentially harmful to persons who are the subjects of current criminal -prosecution by your Department. [have heard no protests from the Department of Justice about these public disclosures, from which I infer that you determined that such disclosures were "in the public interest". How, then, can it be maintained that it would not be in the public interest to release purely factual scientific data bearing on the validity of the Warren Commission's explanation of the assassination of President Kennedy more than ten years ago? Is this not an absurd inconsistency on the part of the Federal Government? During the past week, the United States Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court decision which had denied public access to the detailed results of the spectrographic analysis described in the first paragraph of Enclosure (1). Thus, the Court has said, in effect, that the public has no right, as a matter of law, to know the full details of the FBI investigation of the assassination of President Kennedy. I should like to point out, however, that the Court’s decision in no way affects or limits the discretionary power of the Attomey General to release such data if he finds it in the public interest to do so. Moreover, my request concerns the entirely separate neutron activa- tion analysis data which, according to Enclosure (1), produced results which differed quantitatively from those of the spectrographic analysis and were not _ taken into account by the Warren Commission, The continued withholding of this information by the Justice Department strikes me as a moral dereliction of duty to the public, even though it may not be in conflict with the law. . \ :
hee a i ' “The Honorable Willia . Satbe _ . ?@ | Page 4 . ‘ - > "May 17, 1974 I repeat my requests for access to the data or alternative information } specified in my letter of March 8, 1974, to Director Kelley, and I appeal to | you to exercise your discretion in allowing the FBI to make it available. ~~. - | : Very truly yours, i ae ; Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D. | CHW/bhm ‘Enclosures (5) REGISTERED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED as tha ay fies x MW 54999 Doocld: 32989522 Page 56
F ( = C) 0] {)} Cj @ @ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS) Page(S) withheld entire:y at this icoccation One or more of the following explain.this deletion (these sn tne file. statements, where indicated, deletions). Deletions. were made pursuant to the postponement rationale indicated below with no segregable material available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassinaticr Records Collection Act of 1992." Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity) Y {] Subsection 1B (inteiliigence source or method) {] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations cr the conduct of foreign relations} {] Subsection 2 (living person who provided confidential information) {] Subsection 3 (unwarranted invasion of privacy) {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign government, currently requiring protection) {} Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized) Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFK Assassination investigation. For your information: The following number is toe be used for reference regarding this page (these pages): S096 ~£ 367 Lk | XXX KICK SOOO XK OOK SOOOOOCKIKX XXXKXXXXXXX XOCQOOKCKAKKK : i 152989522 Page 7
October 30, 1974 | if - i - Mr. White - Enc. , «tee Atten: Mr. Frazier ‘ 1 - Mr. Mintz Ci onejlen ie Mr. G. Norman Albree Ay. Box 181 LO o> us ole ye? OZ, Winchester, Massachusett Hee Dear Mr. Albree: This is in response to your letter of October 18th. iL wish to advise you the subject matter of your inquiry’ was covered by testimony and laboratory reports furnished by the FBI to the Warren Commission. This material was subsequently released by the Warren Commission to the National Archives, and it is suggested you contact this source for the information you requested. Sincerely yours, Clarence M. Kelley Director 1 - The Deputy Attorney General ~- Enclosure I - Bufile 62-115530 (FOI-REPLIES) NOTE: Correspondent communicated with us frequently during the 1960's regarding his suspicions concerning the Kennedy assassination. Last letter to him in 1966 directed him to the Archives in connection with a similar type request. THB:ms (8) NWwH54999 Doold: 32989522 Page 56
G. NORMAN ALBREE BOX 181 WINCHESTER, MASS. 01890 18 October 1974. lionorable Clarence ii. Kelley, 9&2 Stroet and Penns;,;lvania venue, Wasniungton, D.C, 20535 Dear sir. Kelley: Is there to be foune in the VYarren Co... .dosion Report - or clsewhere - anything to in- @Lleate thot the ullesed tiree shots fired on 22 Novezber 1963 wore other than 6.5 u/m vannlicher- Carcano (or, perhaps, better knoim as Mennlicher-— Schiognemcr) 161 «rain full ::etal jacketed puller? ~ Olan uwiticcon Chemical Cprporation inforuc: ne in 1965 thiat these rounds uijg:t well have been soxe — of tisoe cpifactured by thei under cou vct to. our Govur.ent for one of our Allies. Tx, incecd, these were the tiuree ~~ builetis fired, tie totel weisht was 483 grains of shies. waite lees thom -rifty per cent has, so far as YL ai svars, been accounted for in any way. It is oousible ,ou furnisl. some inforsation in this conniction. A catesorical reply will be greatly eporceLoatcd. sireerely, toy erm, 3 - rant eh en “* en ee) ae : - “ee a NW 54999 Doold:329895292 Page 59 wee
| i a 54999 Doold: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS) [7 Page(s) withheld env. ‘ely at this location in the file. One or more of the following statements, where indicated, explain this deletion (these deletions). {] Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement rationale indicated below with no segregable material available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992." {] Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity) [] Subsection 1B (intelligence source or method) [] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations or the conduct of foreign relations) {] Subsection iw) (living person who provided confidential information) {] Subsection 3 (unwarranted invasion of privacy) {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign government, currently requiring protection) {] Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized) M Information pertained to a matter unretated to the JFK Assassination investigation. W = For your information: F0(f wf The following number is to be used for reference regarding this page (these pages): H®  (9-109060 - $307 X XXKKKKKKKK XXXXXXXXXK XXKXX KKK XXXXXXXXXX XXXKXKKKKKK XXXXXXXXKK 32989522 Page 60 a nena _ _. 8 ed
eo é Os ings Mereh 21, 1975 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS FOR RECORDS The following informal guidelines have been received from Freedom ot Information Unit, Office of Legal Counsel, for use when they request cost data concerning FOI record requests from outsiders. i, NW 34999 Docld: 32959522 Page 61 FOI will caiculate reproduction costs unless unusually difficult, such as photographic reproduction of spectrographic plates. "Reproduction" time is not chargeable, but must be . absorbed by FBI. Reviewing time, to determine if material may be furnished under FOI Law, is not chargeable. Searching time (separate clerical and agent) is chargeable at the rate of $4/hour for clerks and $8/ hour for agent, Exact records must be kept to support affgdavit by agent in case of legal contest,
. ry oe So é 1-Office, 7133 . 1l-Mr. White Sf 7  UeMy. Rilty “Mr. White _ March 19, .1975 rn ne -  déMr. Cunningham CO . 7. de Me. Mintz: M. BE. Williams a0... (Attn: Mr. Bresson) - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOTA) "REQUEST OF HAROLD WEISBERG - fhe attached documents. are proposed for release to Weisberg in accordance with a discussion with Weisherg held on March 14, 1975. The details concerning the meeting with Weisberg are being set out in a separate memorandum by the FOIA Unit. , o The only requested item not included in the attached documents is one referring to a spectrographic examination of metal smears on a section of curb. The files are being searched for this item and it will be furnished to Weisberg if it 1s located. : 7 a, ce a The documents proposed for release are the following: -. . “1. Three pages of results of neutron activation | . . analysis examinations on Ql (CE 399), Q2 (CE 567), 4, Q5(CE 843), Q9. (CE 842), Ql4 (CE 840). - 2. ‘Worksheet and notes for PC-78243 BX JV GH on. spectrographic examinations on 92, 94, Q5, Q9, Q14, Q15 (CE 841). ' 3. Worksheet and notes for PC~-80185 BX HB on spectrographic examinations on O566, Q567, Q568, “4. Worksheet and notes for PC-78282 BX EB on. spectrographic examinations on 922 (CE 393), Q24 (CE 395), Q25 (CE 394). , 7 5. Worksheet and notes for PC~78378 BX HB on . . gpeetrographic examinations on Ql, Q2, O3 (CE 569), 9188 (Cu 573). . Approximately 50 hours of Agent and clerical time were spent in locating and reproducing items attached. Enclosure ACTION: None. For information only. TWK1 Fd (6) a NW 54999 ‘DooTd:32989522 Page 62
tect lyre , Maresh LY, Lvs [-. Rex: 32 Squankum Bowd- “ BGweLL, New Jexseay 7731 a Ly Dear Mr. Brows: ie This is in reply te yeur letter date? ~ “seria 19, L975, addzeesad to the Sational Archives acd nerds Service. A copy of vour letter was referred te i Re sty offios by Hiss vane F. Smith, Director, Civil mf hzrechives Division, Sational Archives and Records Service, and was received Barch 5, 1975. - 5 rr Aad a En conngeetion with your revruant ie mea) Y £3 qf g 3 aah Lach {iim plete relating te the speotrographic examination - = G= items enumerated in your le ~ gti minting to Locate anu ik ‘a 1 3 ek & ey ty & 2 f de & fy istlinates of your cests invelyed in the rossible rer 3 the requested spectrographic plakes are nok presently availiable. An axtension of time is necessary to completa “2S processing of your xragusst. Plaase ba assured thet your sequest ig heing procassed as prummtiy as pessibls. Sincerely yours; Clarence H. Ealley aCe, . Birecter nce NW 34999 Doold: 325989522 Page 63 : i- The Deputy Attorney General - Enclosure . Jive 1 ~ Bufile 62-115530 (POI-REPLIES) _ CoD en yx Tliizaw aad ae i=} —Os ee ee ear Laboratory Bivision . tnt oy E 4 ‘ fy the requested racirls. < s 3 oroduction ? te ne aa Ps - je , ose s a St %
bint Fart 4 on, ate Emory EB. Brown, oF. HOTS: Reply has been coordinated with the Lahoratory 5 and based on memorandum dated 1/24/75, from Mr. Ms. EB. Wil to Mr. White, FOIA request of Harold Weisberg. There is RO _derogat: ory information regarding the correspondent in iles. Correspondent has written to us on five differ eccasions in connection with the Kennedy assassination. En ali prior correspondence correspendent was denied requests under FOIA on basis of confidentiality. eee _ NW 34999 Doold: 32989522 Page 64 ivyisio Litans ent n ere Sp ere state mre ine *
. Box 82 Squankum Road . - Howell, New Jersey 07731 ae February 20, 1975 Miss. Jane F. Smith, Director Civil Archives Division Natfonal Archives and Records Service General Services Administration Washington, D. C. 20408 Dear Miss. Smith: Subject: RECORDS OF THE WARREN COMMISSION: CD 81-b ° The above mentioned document, an F.8.1., lab report, states that spectrographic examination was made on various specimens including certain bullet fragments as well as a whole bullet. However, the actual test data is absent from the report. Generally, in Emisston Spectrochemical Analysis the results are recorded photographically by means of Photographic Immage Formation of the spectra. What ! would like, is a copy of each of those film plates relating to the testing of items Q@1,022, 203,084,905, 08, 029, @ 14 and Q 15. Please advise me of the number of prints and the copying fee. ie. truly yours, Ferry 12 rown, Jr. NW 34959 Docld: 32909522 Page 65 —— weren eee Fas wee ™ ’ ’ al saad ceemnceatheia ratebens taatdteeatanenent matadnmniaminmamneniedsesdenienamenen emmernitaa tiie | ! | ’ | | | : / | arenes seereeeetepettie Coepaberer ene Teee rte e
1-Of fice, 7133 ™r. URLto Taroh 13, 12875 l Gar « Cunninehan *, T. Williars PRITDI OF TNPOASESH SEQTESS oF JOM: NICHOLS, 17.0. ELEARDIUuG SON FE. TORE De ASSAS SSINATION LeocenyE Referenca is made ta Loqal Cownsel to d. r. Adars' mororandum af Prebruary 26, 1975, wherein the Lakoratory las asked to review tichels! requests in his letter received rebruary 22, 1575, and in his toleqran of February 19, 1975, and comrent on the availability of the material. Them tla. 1 ( Wie First iter remiests the “raw data" and "daxvived reanlts" of neutron activation analysis (HAA) and/or epectrographic omarinations cenductcd on the folloving specimens and any other speeimons soe examined: IZ | Resorintion of Specinens | Corrission Laboratory | Exhibit Nurbar Humber beseription , cr 399 aL tullet £rom Stretcher ar G7 Q2 Rublet fraqment from front seat cushion 869 O3 Mullet fracrent from beside front seat, right side CE 843 04, 5 Metal fraaments from President's head en 642 og Mekal fraement from arm of Covernor John Connolly $2—115530 JVK:£db (6) 1 ~ Mr. Bresson L1~ rr, inte (CONTINUED-OVER) : Nw 54999 Doold: 32869522 Page 66 4
Memorandun toa ir. Uhite FREIDOM OF ZNFORMASION REQUEST oF JOERLT LTICHOLS, t1.D. REGARDING JOM FP. RIMIEDY ASSASSINATION pocunmuys G2~115530 CF 840 Qi4 fhrea metal fragments recovered from rear £leor beard carpet cr 573 OL88 Bullet from General Valker's residence The response te this request is being limited to the specimens listed by Nichols and two copies of the "raw data" and "derived results* are attached for review. It should be noted that no NAA examinations were conducted on Ch 569 and On 573, fhe attached notes and calculations may not be entirely responsive to Nichols’ "raw data™ request. ‘The actual data printouts for NAA are available but are not being furnished kecause the nurbers obtained from the data printeuts were subjected to basic arithnetie operations the results of which are incorporated in the information furnished with this remorandur. fhe Special Photoeqcraphic Unit of the taboratory is still involved in the repreduction of the spactrographic plates. Shese reproductions will be available by “areh 24, 1975. Ttems Ho. 2 throuch 5 the answers to Nichols? second throuch fifth itens were included in Bureau letter to Wichols dated March 7, 1975. Request in teleqram dated February 19, 1975 xcept fer small amounts of each specimen vhich vere removed for specetrographic and/or NAA exaninations, the specimens referred te were turned over to the National Archives and are in the custody of the Archivist. The amounts of material removed for preparation of the specimens for examination were not recorded nor were the remaining weights recorded. The Laboratory is net in position te respond to Wichols' request for perniasion to conduct his cwn examinations of the referre3 to specimens. ACTIONS None. For information only. SA599 Doold: 325989522 Page 67 | _ 7
Mr. 3. B. Adams 3/7/75 Legal Counsel s . PUBLIC. LAW 93-502, AMENDMENTS TO THE FREEDOM OF i . INS ORMATION ACT (FOr A), TITLE 5, UNITED SPATES CODE, . ~~ >. SECTIGN 552 - > aad : The purpose of this memorandum is to bring to the —-~ attention cf all Bureau Officials and Supervisors information and pertinent quigelines, in addition to those contained in attached provosed letter to ait” SACS, resulting from the new. amendments to the FOIA, Additional guidelines and observations will be submitted for consideration from time to time es expe- cience gained uncer the provisions warrant. Also, representatives of the FOIA Unit will be available to address” Division conrer~ ences regar cin ng this Act. As you have previously been advised; the Freedom of information Act (FOIAR} was recently amended and “the amendments became effective February 19, 1875. Copies of the FOIA incor- ‘porating the recent amendments are now available and are attached for your information. As can be seen from the attached reprint, the primary effect of the new amendments is to increase the administrative burden of processing requests under the Act, which is being handled by the Legislative Hatters Section, FOTA Unit of the Legal Counsel Division. Occasionally, however, the ; assistance of other Divisions will be necessary in resolving questions concerning a particular request. The amended Act has altered thea previous Act in three major areas of concern to the FBI. 1. Change in Exemption {5} (b>) 4). This exemption relates to classified mational detanss and foreign policy records. The major change in this area is that the amended Act expressly provides for in camera judicial inspection of any documents withheld under this exemption, with the purpose of ascertaining if they are "“properiv" classified. As a result of this » igion, a review of all classified docu- ments will be made prior to assertion cf this exemption, to insure the classification is proper and current. BO Ce 2° Mr. Adams - Enc. Ci - Each Assistant Director - Ene. . SRDims {L7)_. rar . CONTINUED - OVER HW 54999 Docla:329agnad ' fPagee"* - ‘ie
= . € . gal Counsel to Mr. J. B. Adams memo : Public Law 93-502 Le Re 2. Change in Exemption (b)(7). The language of this exemption has been changed from "investigatory files” under the old Act to "investigatory records" under the present Act, and the bases for withholding records falling in this categor% have been narrowed to six specified situations. ROEDER ici a4 i ascirad hoes aeeediehdllenl's adiins) ehchcr sheila Malice a line ons eae ve 24 Juin ee PI The Situations in which investigatory records may be withheld are specified in the amended Act and may be briefly described as follows: Where release of the record would... (1) interfere with enforcement proceedings (investigation or prosecution) (2) deprive a person of a fair trial (3) constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy (4) disclose the identity of a confidential source (either a paid informant or any citizen furnishing information to us with an express or implied assurance of confidentiality) (5) Gisclose investi- gative techniques and procedures, or (6) endanger the life or safety of law enforcement personnel. ; OE tee mam ee Sts seri Mer wee Ae ERM eS 3. Processing of Requests. The amended Act has imposed a statutory requirement that an agency respond to an FOIA request by either denying or granting the request within ten working days, or in certain specified instances within 20 working days.- As pointed out above, the amendments have also drastically revised the “investigatory files" exemption and_ now refers to “investigatory records.” The effect of these two modifications is to greatly increase the administrative burden of processing FOIA requests. The change in the wording from "files" to "records" requires a document-by~—document review of the files falling within the scope of the request. The exemp-_ tion for investigatory records is now such that it also requires a page-by-page review to justify withholding of the information contained in these records. The Act also requires that any “reasonably segregable" portions of a record be made available to the requester after the portions which are exempt have been deleted. This means that any documents not exempt in their entirety must be read and deleted on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. As mentioned above, the modification of the (b) (1) exemption now requires us to review the classification of documents before the (b) (1) exemption is asserted. As can be seen from the above explanation, the bases for withholding information in a closed investigatory file are limited. The two most frequently relied-on exemptions when dealing with an inactive investigation are (b) (7) (Cc) (unwar- ranted invasion of personal privacy) and (b)(7)(D) (information furnished with an express or implied assurance of confidentiality). - 2 _NW 54999 Docld:32989522 Page 69
Legal Counsel to Mr. J. B. Adams memo Re: Public Law 93-502 Assertion of these exemptions relies heavily on the assumption that an individual who cooperates with this Bureau in the course of an official investigation does not wish to have his identity or the ikformation he furnished released to the subject of the investigation or to third parties, unless this is necessary in enforcement proceedings of a judicial nature. The Legal Counsel Division is giving consideration to suggesting adoption of certain procedures by the field in recording the results of our interviews in order to strengthen our position in asserting these exemptions. Before adoption of any such procedures, .the views of other Divisions as to the effect these procedures might have on dissemination of information and related problems will be solicited. . Additionally, to enable the FOTIA Unit to comply . with the short statutory deadlines imposed by the Act, normally ten working days, it will be necessary for all other Divisions - t0 cooperate expeditiously in. the handling of these matters when called upon to do so. This will involve insuring that any mis- directed FOIA requests received by other Divisions are transmitted to the Legislative Matters Section, Room 4503, Justice Building, Attention: FOTA Unit, by the most expeditious means avail- able. The time limit for response to a request generally begins to run from the date the request is received in any Division of FBI HQ. As the applicability of some of the exemptions depend upon whether release of the information. requested would interfere with an ongoing investigation or enforcement proceedings, it will on some occasions be necessary for the FOIA Unit to consult with other Divisions concerning their opinion as to the effect release of information would have on an ongoing case. In some situations, also, the Division handling the substantive violation may be consulted to provide background data, in order to ascertain if the continued classi- fication of a particular document is justified. RECOMMENDATION: The attached letter to all SACs be sent, which explains the recent amendments to the FOIA and sets out procedures for handling FOIA requests or inquiries received by Field Offices. MW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 70
Pee 4 a {Typed March 7, 1975) et tn . . PURGOUAL ATTENTION Memorandum to ALL Gpeclal Aqents in Charge: ~ RE: PUBLIC LAV 93~502 x AMDOLDMDLYS TO THD PREEDOM CP INFCRMATION x iz , ~ ‘ hee (FOIA), TITLE 5, UNITED STATLOS Copn SECTION 552 eeentiv amenced the FoOTA, Title 5, United 552 and these amendments became effective Lu . Attached are two copics of the FOIA which orporate the recent amendments. , Co ee readmit teeta te ie taal ial As you will recall, the FPOCTA requires Government agencies to furnish records and cacuments to the public upen request subject to several emxcentions or exemptions which allow the withholding of records and documents in certain specified situations. The primary effect of the recent amendments is to: . {1} Reduce the time available to an agency for responding to an FOIA request to ten working days, or in certain specified situations 20 working Gays. “a {2} Provide for in camera court review of any classi- fied documents withheld under exermtion (b) (1) to ascertain if the classification is proper. This, of course, would occur only if a suit is filed by the requester appealing from a denial of cocuments withheld under this exemption. *. {3) Marrow the exemption {(b) (7), which previcusly provided for the withholding of investigatory files compiled for law enforcement purposes. The amended azemption (b} (7} now allows withholding of “investigatory records* in six specific instances or circumstances. The Legal Counsel Civision, Legislative Hatters Section, POITA Unit of TBI NO is handling the implementation of this act. Pield offices should continue to follow procejures previously set forth for handling of FOIA requests, in Manual of Rules ; and hequlations, Part II, Section 8D, page 16C. That is, a rief letter acknowledging the receipt of a request should be sent to the requester and he should be advised the request is_ 1 - Each Assistant Director : L- Nrs. Smith JRD:ms (17) HW S2o59 _“PadlarF29g9522 Page 7i
a ‘ f Memorandum to All Special Agents in Charge Re: Public Law 93-502 being forwarded to FBI HQ for consideration. The request Should then be transmitted by airtel to FBI HQ, Attention: Legal Counsel Division, Legislative Matters Section, on.an expedite basis. The airtel transmitting the letter should provide.a summary of any background data available on the subject matter of the request. In the event telephonic or personal’ inquiries. are received concerning the procedures for making requests under the Act, the requester should be advised -to direct a written request to the Director, FBI, Washington, D. C. 20530. The envelope and letter should be marked "Freedom of Information Act Request," or similar wording. The time period for response to an FOTIA request will not begin to run until the request is received at FBI HQ. The principal effect of the extensive amendment to the investigatory files exemption, Section 552 (b) (7), is to allow the withholding of records from our investigatory files only in six specified circumstances which are set out: in the Act. We anticipate that in handling these requests we will rely.heavily on subsection (b) (7) (D) which allows with- holding of information furnished by an individual who is a “confidential source." The term "confidential source" has been interpreted in the legislative history of the Act and through analysis of the Act by the Department of Justice, as covering not only informants but any citizen who furnishes information to an agency with the express assurance of con- EFidentiality or under circumstances where such an assurance could reasonably be inferred. Efforts will be made during initial and follow-up in-service training of Field Office Legal Counsel, to cover in detail the provisions of the Act. Any inquiries concerning other problems arising under the Act should be directed to the Legislative Matters Section, Legal Counsel Division, FBI HQ. Additional guidelines and interpretations concerning the Act, resulting from expected court decisions and experience gained in applying its different provisions, will be furnished you from time to time where necessary. Ny 54989 Doeld: 32989522 Page 72: Clarence M. Kelley Director Enclosures (2) ok
NW 54999 Docld:32989522 eee tere ey renner woe “5 g o §552 ” THE AGENCIES _ 552. Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings ‘@ Eu ugeney shall make available to the public intormurtion as follows: (1 Each agency shall separately state und currently publisu in the Federal Registe: for the guidance of the prblie— “. Av descriptions of 1ts central and field organiza- tion snd the established places at which, the em- plovees (and in the case of a uniformed service, the memoers) from whom, and the methods whereby, the public may obfain information, make submittals or requests, or obthin decisions: 'B) statements of the zeneral Course and method by which its functions are channeled and determined, including the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures gvazlable; fC} rules of procedure, descriptions of forms available or the places at which forms may be ob- tained, and instructions as to the scope and con- tents of all papers, reports, or examinations; ‘D: substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of genéral policy or interpretations of general applica- bility formulated and adopted by the agency; and (E) each amendment, revision, or repeal of the foregoing. Except tothe extent that a person has actual and timely notice of the terms thereof, a person may not in any manner be required to resort to, orbe adversely affected ’ by, a matter required to bé published in the Federal Register and not so published. For the purpose of this paragréph, matter reasonably available to the class of persons affected thereby is deemed published in the Federal Register when incorporated by reference there- in with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register. . (2) kach agency, in accordance with published rules, shali make available for public inspection and copying— (A) final opinions, including concurring and dis- senting opinions, as well as. orders, made in the adjudication of cases; : {B) those statements of policy and interpretations whi_h have been adopted by the agency and are not published in the Federal Register; and ‘C) administrative staff manuals and instructions to Stulf that affect 4 memoer of the public; - unless the materials are piou.prly published and cupies offered tor sale. To the extent required to prevent a clearly sanwurranted invasion of personal privacy, an “geney hav delete identitving “+tauils ahen it makes -Vallubi~ or publishes an opinion, sturement of policy, Page 73 interpieration, @.: ‘stunLogr instruction. However, in 2avh case the justificurion tor tha deletion shall be explained fully in writing. Each agency shall also muintain and make available tor public inspection and copying current indexes providing identifying informa- tion fo: the public as to anv matter issued, adopted, or promulgated after July +, 1967, and required by this paragraph to be made available or published. Each agency shall promptly publish, quarterly or more fre- quently, and distribute tuv sale or otherwise) copies of each index or supplements thereto unless it determines by order published in the Federal Register that the publication would be unnecessary and impracticable, in which case the agency shall nonetheless provide copies of such index on request at a cost not to exceed the direct cost of duplication. A final order, opinion, statement. of policy, interpretation, or staff manual or instruction that affects 4 member of the public may be relied on, used, or cited as precedent by an agency against a party other than an agency only if~ (i) it has been indexed and either made available or published as provided by this paragraph; or (ii). the party has actual and timely notice of the terms thereof, ; (3) Except with respect to the records made avail- able under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, . each agency, upon any request for records which (A) reasonably describes such records and (B) is made in accordance with published rules stating the time; place, fees (if any), and procedures to be followed, shall make the records promptly available to any person. (4) (A) In order to carry out the provisions of this section, each agency shall promulgate regulations, pursuant to notice and receipt of public comment, specifying a uniform schedule of fees applicable to all constituent units of such agency. Such fees shall be - limited to reasonable standard charges for document search and duplication and provide for recovery of only the direct costs of such search and duplication. Docu- ments shall be furnished without charge or at a reduced charge where the agency determines that waiver or re- duction of the fee is in the public interest because furnishing the information can be considered as prima- rily benefiting the general public. | (B) On complaint, the district court of the United States in the district in which the complainant resides, or has his principal place of business, or in which the agency records are situated, or in the District of Co- lurabla, nas jurisdiction to enjoin the agenev from with- holding ayency records and to order the pioduction af any ageney records knproperly withheli from mie com- piainour, Tn such a -a-~* fae coms shall determine the
MW 34999 Doold: 32989522 ea’mera ro e. nine xhether such “la cu sual te withheld under env OL The Set forme se2cten, and the burden is on avrion, ‘C Notwithstanding anv other provision of law, the hetendant shull serve un answer ot orherwise plead to uv complaint made under this subsection within thirty "7S" tag service upon the defendant of the pleading . sv h complainr is rude, unless the court HRS Lots in subsection (b) of this the agency to sustain its im ofGha lcnenwisa directs for seod cause shown. ‘D. Except as to cases the court considers of greater importance, proceedings before the ‘district court, as authorized by this” subsection, and appeals therefrom, take precedence onthe docket over all cases and shall be assigned for hearing und trial or for argument at the earliest practicable date and expedited in every way. _ .£3 The court may assess against the United States reasonable aitorney fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred in any case under this section in which the complainant has substantially prevailed. (F) Whenever the court orders the production of any agency records improperly withheld from the complain- ani ani assesses against the United States reasonable attomey fees and other litigation costs, and the court additionally issues a written finding that the circum- stances surrounding the withholding raise questions whether agency personnel acted arbitrarily or capri- ciously with respect to the withholding, the Civil Service Commission shall promptly initiate a proceed- ing to determine whether disciplinary action is war- ranted against the officer or employee who was primar- ily responsible for the withhoiding. The Commission, after investigation and consideration of the evidence submitted, shall submit its findings dnd recommenda- tions to the administrative authority of the agency con- cemed and shall send copies of the findings and rec- ommendations to the officer or employee or his repre- sentative. The administrative authority shall take the corrective action that the Commission recommends. (G) In the event of noncompliance with the order of the court, the district court may punish for contempt the responsible employee, and in the case of a uniformed service, the responsible member. « (3) Each agency having more than one member shall maintain and make available for public inspection a record of the final votes of each member in every agency proceeding. {6} .A3 i Bach agency, malts oun srigraph (1), shall— . ‘i’ derermine within ten davs (excepting Satur- davs, Sundays, and lezul gublic holidays! after the recapt of any such request whether to comply with upon ai oat, auy request for records or (3) of this subsection, Page 74 Ww snvh reques Qurx yraesitely notify the per D+aing such toque-* % such dete:minution and the isasons theretor, and of the right of such person to gp-al ro the head of the ageney any adverse termination; and ‘iis imake a determination with respect to uny wmreul within twenty days. (excepting Saturduss, Sundays, and legal public holidays) after the receipt of such appeal. If on appeal the denial of the re- quest tor records is in whole or in part upield, the acency shall notify rhe person making such request or the provisions for judicial review of that deter- mination under paragraph (4) of this subsection. ‘B) In unusual circumstances as specified in this subparagraph, the time limits prescribed in either clause (i) or clause Gi) of subparagraph (A) may be extended by written notice to the person making such request Setting forth the reasons for such extension and the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. No such notice shall specify a date that would result in an extension for more than ten working days. As used in this subparagraph, ‘‘unusual circumstances’’means,but only to the extent reasonably necessary to the proper processing of the purticular request— (i)the need to search for and collect ‘the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request; (ii) the need to search for, collect, and appropri- ately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records which are demanded in a single request; or (iii) the need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having @ substantial interest in the deter- mination of the request or among two or more com- ponents of the agency having substantial subject- matter interest therein. . (C) Any person making a request to any agency for records under paragraph (1), (2), or (8) of this sub- — section shall be deemed to have exhausted his admin- istrative remedies with respect to such request if the agency fails to comply with the applicable time limit provisions of this paragraph. If the Government can show “exceptional circumstances exist and that the agency is exercising due diligence in responding to the request, the court may retain jurisdiction and ullow the ageney additional time to complete its review of the records. Upon any determination: by an #29°ner fo eompi with . request fur records, the records shell be Ina 22 Tre ome nvallabls to such person making such Tees, Loy netiticution of denis of any reques® for Leveras tuner this subs-crion shall set forth the names . es - T30n de
. Nw en . s,m » : ” wel ties .. positions of -a.n peison responsible for “le Gehl ut such request. th “his section does no «py ratters tat are— fl Ai specifically autuccized mder criteria estab- lished by an Executive order to be xepr sevret in the interest “ot national defense o: foreign policy and (B) vit in ...t pioperly classified parsuant to such Exec- wrive order; ‘Lt raed solely to the internal personnel rules and Bracti¢v= of an agency; &) specially exempted trom disclosure by statute; (4) trade secrets and commercial or financial infor- mation obtained “ftom @ person and privileged or con- fidential; ‘S (5) intar-agency or intra-agency. memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than <n agency in litigation with the agency; $1 personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly un- ‘watranted invasion of personal privacy; iv} Suvestigatory records compiled for law enforce- ment purposes, but only to the extent that the produc- tion of -ach records would .A’ intarfere with enforce- ent proceedings, (B) deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, (C) constitute an — unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, (D) disclose the identity of a confidential source and, in the case of u Trecoid compiled by a criminal law enforcement au- thority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by wn agency conducting a lawful national security intel- ligence investigation, confidential information fur- nished only by the confidential source, (E) disclose nvestigative techniques and procedures, or (F) endan- ger the life or physical safety of law enforcement personnél; (8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for - the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or- (9) zeological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. Any reasonably segregable portion of a record shall be provided to any person reanesiing such record after deletion of the portions which are exempt under this subsection. ‘ (c) This section does not authorize withholding of information or limit the availability of records to the public, #xespt as specificully stated in this section. This sertiuonw is not autnauty to withhold information irom: Conecress. - (d) On of before March 1 ef each calendar veur, each rgeney aholl submit a reyert covering the precedinz nulen lt to vour to the Speaker o: the House of Renre- 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 75 cali « hdeut of the Se... for roferral to a sentatives hie appropriate committees of the Ceulrss. The report shall include— tli the nunibe: of 2oterminetions made by sach agency not to comply with requests tor records made to such agency under suusection (4! and the reasons for each such determination; (2) the number of appeals made by persons under supsection (4) 161, the result of such appeals, and the reason for the aczon upon each appeal that re- sults in a denial of information; . {3} the names and titles o> positions of each person responsible for the dental of records re- quested under this section, and the number of in- - stances of participation for each; (4) the results of each proceeding conducted pur- suant to subsection (a) (4) (F), including a report Gi the disciplinary action taken ugainst the officer or emplovee who was orimarily responsible for im- properly withholding records or an explanation of why disciplinary action was not taken; (5) a copy of every rule made by such, agency regurding this section; (6) 4 copy of the fee schedule and the total a- mount of fees collected by the agency for making records available under this section; and (7) such other information as indicates efforts to administer fully this section. The Attorney General shall submit an annual report on or before March i of each calendar vear which shall include for the prior calendar year a listing of the number of cases arising under this section, the exemp- tion involved in each case, the disposition of such case, and the cost, fees, and penulties assessed under subsections (a) (4) (B), (F), and (G). Such report-shall . also include a description of the efforts undertaken by the Department of Justice to encourage agency com- pliance with this section. . . (e) For purposes of this section, the term ‘agency.’ ,as defined in section 551(1) of this title includes any executive department, military department, Government , corporation, Government controlled corporation, or other establishment in the executive branch of the Government (including the Executive Office of the President), or any independent regulatory agency. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the ninetieth day beginning after the date of en- uctment of this Act. ; Pub, L. 43-502, Ss Star. Li61 Now 21, 174.
7 “~ @ 3 —m 6 a a l- Mr. Conrad 1 ~ Office, T133 vi-~ Mr, Frasier Mr. Conrad  8/ty/T1 Ze W. D. Griffith FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HAHOLD WEISBERG By memorandum of 3/16/71, attached, the Department hag referred for comment a request from Mr. Weisberg for additional photographs of President Kennedy's clothing. Weisberg is the author of several books pertaining to the agsagsination, including ‘Whitewash ~ The Report of the Warren Commission. ' His writings for the most part are vitriolic criticisma of the Warren Commission, the FBI, the Secret Servica and several other U. 3S. Government agencies, as well ag the Dallas Police Department. His writings contain inaccuracies, falsehoods and the deliberate slanting of facts to suit his purpose. There haa been considerable past correspondence between Weisberg and the Departmeni, and the Department and the Bureau concerning photographs and other material in our filea relating to the investigation of the assassination of President Kennedy. In memoranda from the Department dated 5/19 and 6/22/70, and our replies of 5/28 and 7/1/70, relating to requests from Weisberg, we furnished to the Department a photograph showing the tabs of the President's ghirt and three additional photographs showing the back of the ahirt, a close-up of the area containing the bullet hole in the back of the shirt, and a picture of the knot in the necktie. By memorandum from the Department dated 3/13/70, the Bureau was \.. advised that a complaint bad been filed in the U. 83. District Court for the District of Columbia entitled Harold Weisberg vy. Department of Justice, Civil Action No. 2301-70, under the Freedom of Information Act, ie force the Government to “produce and make availai‘e for copying the spectrographic analyses of the various bullets and fragments’ involved in the assassination of President Kennedy. Thia civil suit was the outgrowth Enclosure oP fat 1 - Mr. Sullivan Mohr Bishop Dalbey * - ~ ~ FEEE « ° ° MEW:1jb (9) (CONTINUED ~- OVER) HW 34959 Docld: 32909522 Page 76
' “Memorandum to Mr. Conrad we: £6 000M OF INFOMATION of  eisberg's continuing efforts to obtain detailed notes, worksheets and photographic plates comprising the “raw data" upon which the conclusions of Laboratory examiners Were based. Our files show that this action is still pending. @ took the position in this latter matter that the materials requested were part of the Bureau's investigative filles pertaining fo the assassination and hence Weisberg's request should be denied on the bagis of the exception in the 1 reedom of Information Act whith apecifically exempts investigative files compiled for law enforcement purposes, Title 5 United States Code, section $52 (6) (7), This matter has been discussed and coordinated with the Office of Legal Counsel. RUCOMMENDATION: (i} Although we have furnished photographic material te the Department previously which has been furnished Welsberg, in view of the pending Litigation it ig recommended that we request the Department to deny this most recent request. {2} There is attached for approval a proposed letter to the Department setting forth our views and returning the enclosures te the Department's memorandum. S4999 Doocld: 32969522 Page 77
Ss )} (} (} 0) Page(s) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS) withheld entirely at this One or more of the foliowing explain this deletion (these Location in tne file. statements, where indicated, deletions}. Deletions. were made pursuant to the postponement rationale indicated below with no segregable material available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the “President John F. Kennedy Assassinaticn Records Collection Act of 1992." {} Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity) {] Subsection 1B (intelligence source or method) {] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations cr the conduct of foreign relations!) {] Subsection Ww (living person who provided confidential information) {] Subsection 3 (unwarranted invasion of privacy) {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign government, currently requiring protection) {] Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized) Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFK Assassination investigation. For your information: The following number is to be used for reference | regarding this page (these pages): L.7-/0L 0 - 8367" “Bal SOOOOOOOOK XXXKXKXKKK { YOOOOOOOKXKX XOXOXO XXXXXXXXXK SOCOGOOOCKX
“- | NW 54999 @ ” @ May 15, 1975 ee Clarence M. Kelley of Office of the Director ° = Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 Dear Director Kelley: First, I would like to thank, you for your-letter of March 20, 1975 and the ‘enclosure, which, contributed much to x my understanding of the FBI. investigation into this matter. “ * ~ I have a document from the Warren Commission's files (document enclosed) that. lends itself to several interpretations ~ one which could reflect badly on the FBI. In a November 22., 1963 report of transmittal of ballistics evidence from the autopsy at Bethesda Naval Hospital to the FBI Laboratory, agent Francis Xs O'Neill, Jr., lists a "missle" recovered by the antopsy. doctors. I realize FBI agents Sibert and O'Neill transmitted several tiny bullet fragments to the FBI Lab (CE 843) for examination. Are they referring .to these fragments or are they. reporting the recovery of a bullet? Enclosure 14812 McCormick Street ; Van Nuys, California 91411 * DoclTd: 32989522 Page 73
June i1, 1975 Cr Laboratory Division / . x. Fred T. Newcomb 14812 McCormick Street Van Nuys, Califernia 291411 Dear Mr. Neweorb: This is to acknowledce vour letter of May 15th. Enclased igs a copy of ar. FRY Lahcratory report which sete forth the specinens transmitted by Special Agents Francis O'Neill, Jr., and Jares ¥. Sibert. I trust this document will help clarify any  ‘pessible misunderstanding concerning this evidence, . Sincerely yours, Clarence M, Kelley Director - Enclosure | 1 - The Deputy Attorney General ~ FEnclesures (2) Attention: Susan H, Hauser NOTE: The reply and the material sent to. requester were coordinated with the Laboratory Division. Names of Agents are published in Warren Commission Report. , Ssiw:mrs (5) WW 54999 Docld: 32989522" Page 680
| | | Powsow-l He. Fred ot. Henecroos, —i- Br. Mints 24012 Metormick Street CT wr. white Varn Keys, Cabifernia €14312 (Attn: Hr. Frazier} Bear Hr. Hewoomb: This is in reply to your letter dated February 22th, with enclosures, which was received in my office on March 22d. Bnclosed pursuant £6 your request is one Zeros espy of our results of paraffin cast tests from Lee Harvey Oswald conducted in the investigation of the asszesination of farmer Sresicent Kennedy. _- AB your reply from dames 2. Livermen, BDireeter, Division of Biemedics! and Environmental Research, Bnerey Research and Development Administration. dated February 13th amlicates, our personnel conducted the exemiantion and anatysis in question. While the Atomic Energy Comission d4i4 provide the necessary equipment fer thease teste, it Gid net conduct the azamination or produce a reperét. The fesulte of the exewinatien and-anzivsis of the wullets you request are the spectrographic tests contained in an FEI tevert dated Bovember 30, 1863, at Dalles, fesas. ard the s@gtite ef the neutron activation analyzes. ‘whe. spastrocraphiec fopert hee beer Eurniched to tee Betions2 auchives and ig available te the public. sdGéitionsliy, the sasuite are set forth in the report ef the Herren Commission, Volume 5, pages €7, €8. 75 and 74, wherein it 2s epecificaliy statedi thet the metal fraqments were Rnaiyzeu spectrographicalivy end were found to he similar in ednmoeritgon. wwe | STS v A. 2. * ua #ae uesuty Attorney General ~ Enclorare 1 —- Eafile Ga-LL5530 (FOT-RUPLICS) wrseyr f° 4 NW 54999 Docid: 32989522 Page fi
s4949. - Docld: 329 . Carbide whe aesicued a an We are therefore of the. opinion there has been full | @isclosure ¢ ef the results of Gur: testing in this regard. ~ “Sincerel ¥ yours, Clarence NM. Kelley Darector Lnclesera NOTE: . Cor responde ent s not identifiable in Bufiles. Reply has been coordinated with the Laboratory Division. The enclosure is serial 2334 fixom file captioned "Lee Harvey Oswald, IS-R°" . (Bufile 105-82555) with deletion of file numbers, administrative ' data, and addendum which identified three employees ‘o£ Union in the examination. 89522 Page 82
ke Pn ae eae emt am cm a man Ane eat nnn va nw = {} {} (} ') r @ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS) Page(S); withheld entirety at this One or more of the foliowing explain this deletion (these 2Ocation in tne tile. statements, where indicated, deletions). Deletions. were made pursuant to the postponement rationale indicated below with no segregable material available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassinaticr Records Collection Act of 1992." {} Subsection 1A (inteliigence agent's identity) {] Subsection 1B (inteiligence source or method) {] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations cr the conduct of foreign relations} {] Subsection ww (living person who provided confidential information) {} Subsection 3 (unwarranted invasion of privacy) {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign government, currently requiring protection) {] Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized) Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFk Assassination investigation. For your, information: _fOwM The following number is to be used for reference To. | this page (these pages): —) 2. a
NW 54999 Docld:32989522 -Page 84 ' FOTA request prepared by Legal Counsel would thereafter be sent to m¢..~ : receipt of the FOIA request as would be the case if tip initiaior was of - ¢ *.: in those,instances,. prepare the memorandum to me. ¥ -. I er mp. a nar Aye @), 4! J # Aeiel OY ana eo MR. MONTEZ . f2-lOGbOOO -  B/24/'T5 - x, B. ADAMS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION. — ACT (POIA) REQUESTS - In order to-expedite processing of FOIA requests received ST OE in the Legal Counsel Division requiring, document review and/or comments ™.-- by other FBIHQ divisions, the following procedures should be implemented - under ncrmal circumsiances: © =: - Ce SET ES -* sh. . Legal Counsel should prepare memorandum to the Assistant £12. Director of the FBIHQ division involved requesting review of material, 9 2. necessary comments, or other required action relating to the FOIA request. - The recipient FBIHQ division should handle the matter in accordance with -- Legal Counsel's request and respond directly to Legal. Counsel by addendum. to the memorandum or, if necessary, by memorandum, When allaction = is completed, the final package including the reply to the initiator of the .<.. for approval. (00. ol ace - SEP] Jf “however, there is some specific yeason to notify me of the ™ particular interest to higher Bureau officials, or if good judgment would . otherwise dictate; I should be aware of the request, Legal Counsel should, - i ~ Fach Assistant Direetor ee
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POSTPONEMENT INFORMATION SHEET (JFK MATERIALS) LTC pages) withheld entirely at this location in the file. One or more of the following statements, where indicated, explain this deletion (these deletions). [] Deletions were made pursuant to the postponement rationale indicated below with no segregable material available for disclosure. All references relate to Section 6 of the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992." {] Subsection 1A (intelligence agent's identity) [] Subsection 1B (intelligence source or method) [] Subsection 1C (other matter relating to military defense, intelligence operations or the conduct of foreign relations) {[] Subsection 2 (living person who provided confidential information) {] Subsection 3 (unwarranted invasion of privacy) {] Subsection 4 (cooperating individual or foreign government, currently requiring protection) [] Subsection 5 (security or protective procedure, currently or expected to be utilized) {] Information pertained to a matter unrelated to the JFK Assassination investigation. fi} For your information: “OL a The following number is to be used for reference regarding this page (these pages): XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXAXXKK XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXKX XXXXXXXXXX MW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 5
KENSALT (Assassination of ' |] Senator Robert F. Kennedy Los Ang WW 54999 Docld:32989522 Page 86 a. _. i
. . ‘ir, Conrad March 3, 1270 W. DB. Grirtfith ee _ . 4 ey call} wT EXAATNATION OF AYEAOTIC WRITINGS ie a . oa Buring the recent Smerican Academy of Forensic Sciences meeting in Chicazo, Dr. Seynour Pollack, psychiatrist ‘at the University 0 of Sovtsern California, Los Angeles, presented a discussion of hypnotic writings which he classified aS automatic writings. Dr. Pollack stated that his study Yolloved the claim made in the Sirhan Sirhan trial that the writings in 'Sirhan's notebook were prepared while Si m was uncer a state of seif hypnosis. This clain was succe u the trial of Sirhan. ‘ Subsequent to the trial, ‘pe. Poliack conducted experiments concerning automatic (aypnotic) writings, In hi - . experiments he requested that each subject present norna lL r undictated writines prepared prior to the ozpsrineat. fe also sutained dictated handvriting sauples which were written pricr to hypnosis, Ee then obtained dictated writings prepared under hypnosis. Finally, he obtained handwriting samples supsequent to hypnosis. . . ; Dr. Pollack then subsequently presented the handyriting samples te Lawrence Slean, Sr., document examiner , Los An ngeles, with the reauest that Sloan determine which of the writings were prepared under hypnosis. Dr, Poilack . . reported that Sloan erred . in about 70 per cent of his: determinations in labeling as being automatic (hypnotic) jf - Hr. Conrad A ii -~ Mr. Griffith iL 4-58 FEO ~ ir. Brittain wecenoraph aucenones sue cua -~ Mr. Cadigan ROT FECORDAD Mr. Oberg 483 mR 6 1970 ~ Mr. Webb ~ ir. Bohn 62-587 ‘ ; Bxpert File of Lawrence Sloan, Sr., document examiner for Los Angeles, California, Prosecut or's Orfice ‘ CEBsmf (11) Bat fat fod Prd fed Bed tet ed i ae CONTINUED ~ OVER NW 54999 Docld:32989522 Page 87 a ook . _ . _ —_
SE Ne ear ar  e Sar cenamears atemmmte si, mie ett Se Tha Ame Ree mci ae me mmm mee RE Henorandun to Ur. Conrad ; . . Re: Examination of Hypnotic Writings writings certain of the writings examined. This was the result of comparisons with normal writings of the subjects. Sisan also reportcdly made 100 per cent error in labeling | the vritings prepared subsequent to hypnosis as being autonatic (hypnotic) writings. Br. Pollack appears to be an extremely competent psychiatrist and was very sincere in his discussions, He suggested that Sloan's errors may have been the result of “aver predicting," as frequently happens in the psychiatric field. Also, Dr. Pollack stated that he considered the field of hypnetic writings a proper field for experiments. The above observations would tend to indicate that Sloan may have made a series of speculations in his examinations, . that there was'an insufficient amount of writings available to suitably permit: positive determinations, and possibly that - sone hypaotic ¥vreitinss cannot be determined from examination. ACPION: None. For information, a Na > ‘ ' ao - a a? 4999 Dootd: 32989522 Fage §5 oo | oo
Laboratofy Transmittal Form } @ aa 72 y 4 I ~ Gen. Invest, Diy. —— Room 2260 (Abin: H. A. Schutz, Biwi Cane ~ Mr. Bradley WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 1 - Mr. Harward Q ‘ ——aic_. LABORATORY —-.4. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIO to. pate; oune 39, 1669 ' PBI, Los Angeles a Res KGNSALT . John Edgar Hoover, Director STUS PaQusaYNSKI raves @-607 B-%67-EB Examination requested by: FBI, Los Angeles Gulet to Los Angeles 5/6/65 Examination requested: r Reference: Remarks: It is noted that one portion of Gc36 near the middle of the recordin: appears to be elther part of some prior recording that was not recorded over or part of a recording made over the original recording. The material during this section of the tape appears unrelated to other parts of the tape. Gne copy of Ged6 is furnished for dissemination by you to the Los Angeles Police Department. A determination as to whether any of the recorded material on €e3S relates to the assassination of Kennedy was not attempted by the Laboratory since it is felt personnel in the Zos Angeles Office familiar with the case would be in a better position to make such determination. nelosuras (2) (2 Lab Reports) WER: NOTE: This examination and instructions to Los Angeles (7) sdhilaw coordinated with Supervisor Schutz, Div. 6. General Investigative Division Room 2260 ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE NW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 89
ry a Ww } REPORT @ of the Leet 1 — Gen. Invest. Div. $ Room 2260 cuit. LABORATORY __¢ cnr H.A. Schutz) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - ir. Bradl ey WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 2 ~ Mr. Harward Toe FBI, Los Angeles pat rite une #0 Er? Re: KENSALT | . Lab. No. 8-767-EB STUS PRUSZYNSEKE Specimens received 6/3/69 Qc36 Copy of tape recording made by Stus Pruezynski 6/5/68. Results of Exomination: . 456 was found to have been recorded at a non-standard speed on F-track recorder and contained an interfering bum. copy of Qc36 was made by playing back Qc36 on a variable speed recorder adjusting tie speed for a natural sound and equalizing the frequency response to enhance intelligibility, The subaitted Qc36 and two copies sade as described above are being sent to Los Angeles under separate cover via registered mail, | | YFP: edb | MW 54999 Doold: 32989522 Page 80
Nw sao MES aie dime £7) Page 91 MR. E W. CONRAD 1/14/69 R. BH. JEVONS RENSALT (ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) The Los Angeles Office has forwarded to the Bureau a letter dated 1/7/69, from the Los Angeles Police Department signed by Deputy Chief Robert A, Houghton, requesting that the firearms examinations conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department in this case, be duplicated by the FBI Laboratory personnel, The letter states, "A separate and independent analysis would be of value in later refuting any claims attacking the validity of the examination by a single department and should preclude disputes or frivolous complaints." The duplication of examinations, such as requested, is in direct opposition to the long-standing examination policy of the Laboratory. There appears to be ng Advantage to be gained by the Bureau by conducting the re-examina- tion of this evidence and the Los Angeles Office recommends that the examinations not be conducted. Moreover, current newspaper reports quote the Chief Defense Counsel, Grant B. Cooper, as stating in open Court, "There will be no denial of the fact that Sirhan B. Sirhan fired the shot or shote that killed Senator Kennedy." These same néwspaper reports further indicate that defense strategy will be to prevent the prosecution from proving the key element of premeditated, conscious intent to kill, Accordingly, duplication of the firearms examination would have no bearing on this element. ACTION: (}) In view of the circumstances mentioned above, it is recommended that we decline to re-examine this evidence. e” ‘ Qw (2) if approved, the Los Angeles Office will be advised accordingly. Ky Ne” l-RMy. Mohr a L, \\ 6K er an, leMr, DeLoach wf J gP 1l-Mr. Rosen v r\ a to
545999 Docld: 32969522 Page 32 > _ { - 4 . ‘ ee —_ i~Mx. Jevona, T1383. ~ Mr. Conrad , 10/15/68 R. H. Jevons l-Mr. Heilman, 7417 “ AGSAS SINATION OF SENATOR, \ ROBEPT F. SENNEDY GA4/68,-Dxe fonn Holloway, Deputy Medical Examiner, Los Angeles County, California, telephonically contacted the Laboratory at the request of the Chief Medical Examiner for Los Angeles, Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi, Dr. Holloway stated that in a recent conference at the Vhite Bouse relative to this cage, President Johnson expressed the desire to Dr. Noguchi to have a Federal laboratory conduct neutron activation _| analyses on certain items of evidence collected by the Los Angeles, California Police Repartment and his office. Dr. Holloway was inquiring if the FBI Laboratory could examine by neutron activation analysis methods a specimen bullet, foreign metallic deposits on a piece of bone and several biological specimens containing foreign metallic deposits. The purpose of such examinations is to show that the foreign metal deposits originated from a bullet of the same lot as used by assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. it was explained to Dr. Holloway that it was doubtful that such \ conclusions could be reached from such an analysis and that at best, it - mmight be concluded that the foreign metal smears could have originated from a bullet of similar composition. Our policy of not examining materiais previously ¢xamined by other laboratories was also defined to Er. Holloway. Dr. Holloway was not certain as to what examinations had been made but stated he would find out. ‘ . Upon conclusion of the discussion, Dr. Holloway advised that he would contact Er. Noguchi and subsequently make a formal written request setting forth the exarninations desired and the extent and nature of prior analyses. Or. Holloway was advised that upon receipt of such information, the Bureau... could then determine whether or not we would consider making any analyses. 62-587 ]-“fr. Mohr i-Mr. DeLoach ¥, Reich (6) (CONTINUED ~ COVER)
60 ee Memorandum to Mr. Conrad Re: ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY 62-537 Dr. Holloway, stated that he had previously contacted the Atomic Energy Commission authorities at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with the same request but was refused assistance. ACTION: | For information. a Ab An a “o@ Hit “) ¥ \ 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 93
eo rate. Trangigittal Form r Ov f - } rx Schultz Rm.5722 1 - oreign Liaison —= SRP - Lab File * 2. LABORATORY 4. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 To: Date: FBI, Washington Field Office September 30, 1968 Re: s ; - KENSALT John Edgar Hoover, Director FBI File No. Lab. No. -587 ceaminat D-680918067 AT xamination requested by: Legat, Paris mererences ‘Bulet to Washington Field Office dated 9/17/68 ‘ Document Examination requested: Remarks: ‘ zZ - Los Angéles (56-156) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 ~ Legat, Paris Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 1 - Pirector, U.S. Secret Service (attachment only) CEB:AW (13) | ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE NW 54999 Docld:32989522 ‘Page 94
NW 54999 Docid: 32989522 Page 95 Lae é REPORT @ of the . > ——ai2.. LABORATORY -4 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 to: FBE, Washington Field Office pate: September 36, 1968 FBI File No. 62-587 Re: KENSALT Lab. No. D-680918067 AT Specimens received 9/1 7/68 Qc33 Photocopy of two-page handwritten letter dated 6/11/68, bearing message in Serbo-Croation language (copy of original letter previously submitted) Kc23. Photocopy of two-page letter dated at Paris, 5/24/66, bearing purported handwriting of DJURO STOKIC Ke24 Photocopy of two-page letter in Serbo~-Croation language, dated 1/22/68, purportedly written by DJURO STOKIC, and attached copy of photograph, alleged to be that of the writer Result of examination: It was found that the purported writing of DJURO STOKIC appearing on the submitted photocopies designated Kce23 and Ke24 is entirely too indistinct to permit a suitable comparison with: * the questioned writing on the two-page letter designated as 033, _ Specimen Q33 is the original letter for the photocopy 0c33. Q33- and the envelope in which it was mailed, designated Q 32, are. described in FBI Laboratory report dated 8/23/68, a copy of which . was furnished to the Director, U.S. Secret Service, Washington, D.C. Photocopies of Q32 and Q33 were furnished with FBI Laboratory report of 8/23/68, Due to the indistinctness of the writing on Kce23 and Ke24, a definite conclusion was not reached whether DJURO STOKIC wrote the questioned writing on Q32 and Q33. Certain handwriting characteristics were noted in the purported known writing of DJURO STOKIC on Ke235 and Ke24 which are consistent with handwriting characteristics in the letter designated as Q33.. These consistences in handwriting characteristics indicate that Q33 may have been written by DJURO STOKIC, The submitted material is being retained in the FBI files,
Aa : “ 9-1a (Rev. 4-17-67) @ REPORT - LAB FILE of the Es ad ) - Tr. roder ate. LABORATORY ...4. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 To: Me. ivelle J. Younger July 36, 1968 District Attorney 600 Hall of Justics REGISTERED AIRMAIL Lea Angeles, California 90012 This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the investigation or a subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding. a Re: Assassination of John Edgar Hoover, Director YOUR NO, Senator Robert PF. Xennedy 62-587 FBI FILE NO. LAB. NO. D-G8OF28058 AT Fal. Les Angeles Letter dated 7/22/68 Examination requested by: Reference: Examination requested: Cocument Specimens: Received 724/68, fron rer, Lee Angeles Qo2® Photegraph of the shoeting roster of the San Gabriei Valley Gun Club, Duarte, California, for 6-8-68, bearing signature and address ‘Sirhan Sirhan, 696 L Howard ft, Pasa ” in lower portion of page Page 1 (oontinued on next page) 2 - PRI, Los Angeles (56-186) Enclosure CEB/eks (9) ‘MW 54999 Doold:32989522 Page 96 oF
Result of examination: The senciusion was reached ti.at the signature and address Sirhan Sirhan, 656 E Howard St, Pasa ° . on Ge?% wore written by SIRVAN BISARA SIRHAN, whose writings and whoeee purported writings appear on Kl through KS, X8, Kis, K18, Ki9, Ke22. and whose endorsements appear on KS and KIS. Specimen Oe248 is being returned to FRI. Los Angeles. Thia specimen has been phetegrarhed. NOTE: For FBI, Los Angeles If future teetimony of the FBI Laboratory expert is needed coneerning the identification set forth in this report, it will be necessary that the expert have an opportunity to examine the original decument represented by the photograph Qe24, prior to court appearance. It will also be necessary to authenticate a number of the known and purported writings of SIRHAN. Fage ? D- 386728569 AT NW 5495989 Docid: 32989522 Page 37
Laboratory, Transmittal Form } ; o 7a a < - Mr, Shroder , : Cds mrmgeaced . -~ L FILE i , imc... LABORATORY a a ag FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 TOF BI, Atlanta (4%~ 2422) Date: July 26, 1968 Keene John Edgar Hoover, Director rneKLXSALT . 60: Log Angeles FBI File No. 67+587 Lab. No. beGSO7,0126 AT Examination requested by: Atlanta Reference: Latter 7/15/68 Examination requested: Deounent Remarks: since the postcard, (9275, does net appear to be directly related te the investigation being conducted by the Diestriat Attorney at Los Angeles, copies of this report are not being sent to the District Attorney. Enclosures (3) (926, 2 Lab report) 2» Los Angeles (56-156) Enclosures (3) (Photograph of Qz8, 2 Lab rpw CEBret} (8) ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE ' NW 54999 Docld:32989522 Page 98
Lm, r REPORT  ) of the wai LABORATORY __« _ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 206535 TOEBI, Atlanta (84-2812) . Petes new July 26, 1963 eNo 694567 RereENSALT Lab. No- D=-G8O07L6L26 AT Specimens received T/L G/ 68 Q28 Postcard of the Barrison Hotel, Chicayo, Ill., bearing addvess “Yo Federal Burcau of Inveotisation, 275 Peachtrec St. Ne E. Atlanta, Georgia,” bearing various handwriting and hand printinz notations Result of examination: The writiny on 028 was compared with the Anonynous Lettce Pile and with the specimens submitted previously in this ease without effecting an identification. Much of tha writing on Q28 is extromely serawicd and partially illesible. The following is the best possible interpretation for the writing on O28: POSTHARKEDs Chicazo TL. 7/8/68 Pi ADDRESS: — fo Federal Eureau of Investisation 275 Peachtree St, NH. E. Atlanta, Georria AGROSS TOP: NE a/o Robert Larris - 1019 KK. Dearborn, & UNDER Chicaro, Ills Fed & Interpol + pe. STANP gaft Fartly violations «- dope, plas. 3 illegal racing, man - act violations dat 21 fart 1Loks8 Se eamungasianmeanened UPPER LIFT: Please forvuard to new address CORTIER LEK Fonicide Pare 1 fcontinucd on next pace) CEB:ctj (8) » MW 54999 Doold: 32989522 Page 99
SIDE WAYS LEPT SIDE (Vertieal}: RIGHT LOWIR CORNER (Below Addreas)t UPPER Page 2 OnaSBO7TLEL28 AT Nw 34999 Doold: 329689522 What relationship, Ben Cage, Cy Howard, Ernest Borsine Ann Southern ~ Lucille Ball dune Ha + Tony De Santi Mr. Alan Ladd, | Sone James Etewart, Carol Baker, rPancis Sion, Sheiden Te » @6pe  dder Senator Margaret Chase Salth, Henry Tonda, Bette Davis, Jane Fonda Brigette Hardot, I2kin of N.Y. Steven Boydd, Steven Maguesn, Francine Ruwe, Albert DeS¥lyia loward Fast, Helina eras i, Tony Perkins, Yves Nonta Ingrid bergean, Roberta koseelifni, frank Sina mine. Gina Lol ida, Sisecliini Faully, Lauren” Eecali. ason Rohenday nine mayer Selanik  Kichafd furton, Neth Simaa Lawrence Lawreneea ~ day Hirsh, bon Sinus, Barbara Yaley, Katheren Hepburn, Wm. 5. Paley Ava Gardner, Sammy Davis, Jr. Peter Lavford Mikey Rooney Tony De Santla, Bennett Cerf, Fh Yilss Ceri, Dave Garroway, St. Suner. Eliane Hay, Biuly Wilder, Audrey Wilder, George Ramilton, iagaie Dayl, Zier la Lek > Yoward Hughes, Hal Wallis, 4rleen Debl, Fred Astaire, Dany TF amude, Reyan "Ss ing * family, Joe As-pp, Plerre Salinger, Augie P Mel ferrier, Marlen Dietrid, Lorretta Young TREASON NRORALIN MURDES & grand larceny Caontinued on next page} Page i100
a @ @ G28 is returned herewith to FBI, Atlanta. A photograph of Q28 is being forwarded te FBI, Los Angeles, Copies are retained. Page 3 D-~680716126 AT NW 34999 Doocld: 32959522 Page i101
= s ‘ag-ia (Rev. 4-17-67 a -, a REPORT. | . ¢ , ¢ — os ad .  Ofthe = @ | ; a , Lats LABORATORY as | il - Mr. Schroder FEDERAL BUREAU OF. INVESTIGATION ~~ “> FILE WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535. Te Mp, Evelle J. Younger July 28, “1968 District Attorney . De 696 Hall of Justice. cae RECTSTERED ATRRATL Los Angeles, California — 96012 * This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an offietal investigation of a criminal matter-and that the Laboratory report: will be used for official purposes only, related | - to the investigation or a subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding. . | co John Edgar Hoover, Director Re Assassination of Senator Robert FP. Kennedy “YouR No. ‘ , ’ FBI FILENO. .-* LAB.NO. - | 62+887 oe ;  D-8 80719050 AT ~ H-600718093 AT FBI, Los Angeles arid FBI, Sacramento Letters dated W148 188s. 7/29/68 Docunent. . Examination requested by: - Reference: Examination requested: Specimens: 7 Speeimen recsived 7/19/68 » from FBI, Loe Angeles Kee? Certified photocopy af California driver's license M2 36847, signed “Sichan Sivhan® Specimen received 1/11/68, Seon FRt, Sacramento _ Additional photocopy cord ‘Ke 222. 2 ~ PRE, Los Angeles ($6-156) Enclosure 2 FBI, Sacrananto (62~76) 7 / Page 1 / ; . feontinued on next page) CEB:dls (10) HW 54999 Dooid: 32989522 Page i02
Memorandum to Mr, DeLoach _ RE: ASS“SAINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F. RENNEDY if approved, Andrew Vitale of Senator Edward i‘ennedy's Office should be contacted by the Crime Nesords Division, ‘-ith the exception of the four items mentioned above, this material should be returned to him for whatever disposition he seea fit, It should be diplomatically pointed out to Mr. Vitale that unless material received by the ennedy family would indicate 2 violation of Federal law within PSI jurisdiction, or is of interest in connection sith our Inguirles into the Senator's assaggination, it ic not necessary that it be furnished the Bureau, NW 54999 Docld: 3298952 Page i103
aan are - ° 12 re | Wow. July 13, 1968 he Seo l~ Mr, DeLoach i kir, Rosen 1-~iir. Malley ‘ S38" ae Saree OF SEN4 TOR I + Mix, Shroder 1- Mr, Bowers (Grime Records Division) i ~ Aen ' “. ; By letter deted July 12, 1068, John M. Carlin, « staff member of Seustor Robert F. Kennedy, furnished the Bureau with 2 bulky packages of accumulated mail which he advised had been sent to ~ Mya; Ethel Kennedy sine the Senator's death Carlin indicated he had been instructed to furnish this material by Andrew Vitale of Senator Edward Lennedy's Office and requested that Mr. Vitale be informed as to ‘what sation had been taken. This material has been thoroughly reviewed and contains, for the most part, letters of condolences. In addition, there are many communications which are unintelligible, obviously prepared by individuals suffering from méntal instability. One of the letters contained a check for 2 contribution to 2 Jewish hore, One of the letters, postmarked Fittshurgh, Pennsylvania, and signed John i. Stockwell, made numerous referemes to the Gibik “and contained what could be interpreted ag a veiled threat against “politieal leaders in the United Stetes, Three others were written in Spanish and:2 ortugese. SOTION: ie are translating the letters written in spanish and Dortugese in order to determine if they contain 2 threat. _', £ittsburgh is being instructed to ascertain the details relative to the correspomient whose letter dated June 1}, 1967, containes an implied threat against political leaders of the United atates. NW 54959 “Oe 32989522 Page i104 CONTINUED - OVER
Mr. Conrad _ a  ta6-68 KENSALT By memorandum A. xosen to DeLoach 6-12-68, it was recommended and approved by the Director that certain procedures be followed in reporting results of examinations by the FBI Laboratory or Identification Division in captioned case. Aeports of results of examinations of evidence submitted by FBI field offices are to be addressed to the Los Angeles County Prosecuting Attorney, E. J. Younger, with copies to pertinent FBI Divisions and Offices. Administrative data and other information of speciat Bureau interest would not be sent to Younger... The attached Laboratory report relating to : a ‘voice comparison | examination contains information showing handling of evidence only. The questioned materials consisted of a tape recording of an unknown caller to the Hilly. Kose Radio Show, Station KNEW, Oakland, California. The known material consisted of recordings of 8. B. Sirhan made by the Los Angeles Police Department. The transmittal page contains administrative data for investigative guidance revealing that the voice of Sirhan differs in significant characteristics from the voice of the anonymous caller to iadio Station KNEW, and it is not likely they are the same speaker. It is, therefore, felt that | since no purpose would be served by submitting this report to the Los Angeles County: officials, the report should be sent. directly to the contributor, — the Los Angeles FBI Office, in accordance with normal procedures. . ACTION:, ‘It is recommended that the attached | report be sent directly to. the FBI Los Angeles Field Office. inc. ; 1 - Mr. Mohr 1 - Mr. DeLoach lL. Mr. Rosen + l1- Mr. Swe y\NW 54999 ‘Doold: 32989522 . Page 105 _
* a Consider cépy or District Attorney Los Angeles County Los Ang¢les,/California / UONAN BVI | MW 54999 PDoeld: 32989522 Page 106 H
| Result of examination: eS The bignature’ ‘on Ko? is-too limited “ta be. of value for further. ‘eomnperizon with the unidentified questioned writing Se on the spedimens submitted previously ‘dn this case. Ne. NW 54999 Docld:32989522 -Page 107° _ additional conclusions: were reached AS a result. of the examination of the signature on Ke2?, a the certified - phatedepy submitted by Par, Los ‘Angeles, dis being returned to FBI, Los Angeles. Thie apecimen has been — photographed, — The. photocopy submitted by Far, Sacramento, | is being retained. : De b80729050" AT a Soy
« 7-72 - «x . Laboratory Transmittal Form @ © a =z -—=RSB aps 1 - General Investi~ —c_. LABORATORY 4 _ gative Division FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 3) room. 2260) WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 ~ Mr, Owartz 1 ~ Mz. Chinota To: Date: PRI, Les Angeles duly 17, 143 Re: ‘ ! Ow <A fied RENC ALE | | John Edgar Hoover, Director FBI File No. wey ge PR ar: Lab. No. GeO Examination requested by: §-C04-NG Low Angeles Reference: Airtel 6/27/63 Examination requested: Engineoring Remarks: The andlysic and comparison of voices fox tpeaker identiticatian is conducted to provide investigative gquidauce. Tue to intermittent background sounds aud 2 poox eignal te noise ratio, the ubterances recorded on Kel were act tultable fer yvoiee comparison purperes. A comparicon 07 the utterances of CIBHAS BICNARA LIRBAY, designated ac KZG, with the voice of the anonymous calier toa Radio Utation ENE’, Gakiand, California, designated as Q27, has been wnde, The EcO utterances differ in clgnicicant characteristics ixom the anonymous volee on GOOF. Et lca not likely that thoy could ko the cane cpenker. NOTE: Coordinated with the General Investigative Division. Eoclosures (23 (2 Lab report) JESsedh (7) (continued uct poce) ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE Wala 54959 Doold: 32989522 Page i106
Although there ia no proven scientific basix for accurately determining qualities such ac age, education, occupation, regional accent, etc., on the basis of a Limited volce sample, the following subjective aural impressions based on the voice quality and language usage of the uni Jontified caller, are set forth: The yolce of the anonymous caller is that of 2 mature mule, possibly between the ages of 35 to 45. Although the thoughts which he expressed are somewhat disorganized and vaguely stated, it is believed that the caller is intelligent and well read but probably has little if any formal education, The accent of hia initial comment eens to be somewhat affected “hitibilly;" but, thereafter, bis accent can be broadly characterized as Southwestern United States. Hie speech patterns are idiomatic and do not appear to ke contaminated by foreign influence. xt is noted that the anonymous caller, with the exception of bie initial comment, pronounces his words fully without swallowing syllables or clipping word endings, particularly final ¢r). Page 2 E-804-0B NOTE: See cover memo R. W. Swartz to Mr. Conrad 7/16/68, WEH:sdh:mcc. i Sais 54999 Doocld: 32989522 Page 109 _— _. _ rg ae en a
nas ® REPORT ® x. 2 of the 1 = General Investi- . gative Division —— (Room 2260) wc. LABORATORY __«__ 2 - Mr. Conrad FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 ~ ¥x. Swartz WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 | ~ ¥*+ fhimote To: Date: FBI, Los jageles rai rudy 12, 1963 Re: Lab. No. GanG vi ERNGALT R-G04-HE Specimens received 2/1/68 Q27 One reel tape recording of portion of Hilly Rose Show. tation ENEY, Oakland, Calitornla. K2G Gne reel tape recording, number 29083, of interview by has fageles Bolice Department. with SIRHAN BISHARA EIRHAN on r R2ZL One reel tape recording, number 29084, furnished by Los Angeles Police Department. Results of exaniaation: The R26, K2l, and 927 recordings are belng returned to you under egparate cover vis regietered mail, a5 tedh (2) NW 34959 Docld: 32989522 Page i110
. . 7 OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 ma% F962 WITION ® GSA GEN, REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO ‘Mr. DeLoach FROM : A, Rosen SUBJECT: ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA S5010—106 DATE: July 11, 19 DeLoach Rosen Malley Shroder - Mr. Schutz Mr. McGowan = Mr....Bishop cH fet et et et ! 68 Iie Lopntgt 1 - Mr, Tolson ————___— DeLoach Mohr Hishop Casper Callahon —___ Conrad Felt Gale Rosen Sullivan ———_— Tavel Trotter Pele. Room Gondy —f lL - Mr. Gale Mohr Sullivan Trotter ~ Mr. Conrad=— 1 - Mr. A third report totaling 746 pages dealing Kathy the assassination of Senator Robert F, Kennedy has been a received from the Los Angeles Office. Previous reports were furnished the Department on June 17 and June 21, 1968, Major aspects of our investigation have been completed and investigation has failed to establish the existence of a conspiracy. This report, which is three volumes, has a brief Synopsis, a table of contents, and an index. It has been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and content. In summary, this report sets forth additional inquiries at the gun club where Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the accused assailant, was seen practicing with his .22 caliber pistol on June 4, 1968; it includes results of our searching inquiry into his background and the background of his family; and likewise, sets forth results of interviews with customers at the ammunition store where he is known to have purchased ammunition on at least one occasion. Investigation at the ' Golden Garter Bar, Alhambra, California, where Sirhan was ~ HW 34959 alleged to have been seen during late May, 1968, is also included in this report. Employees of the Ambassador Hotel, the scene of the shooting, members of Kennedy's staff as weil as the press covering his victory speech in the Embassy Room of the hotel, have been interviewed in detail. None of these interviews lend any support to the fact that Sirhan eee, was assisted by one or more fellow conspirators. . In conclusion, we included details relative to the results of FBI Laboratory examinations of much | of the »physical evidence connected with this case,. . Enclosur WY HAS/Irk/, (13) CONTINUED - OVER | | - Docld: 32985522 Page Iii ‘ ‘|
MP 34999 Doocld: 32989522 Page liz MEMORANDUM TO MR, DELOACH RE; ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY - ACTION: Administrative data is set forth on the cover pages of the report. It will not be disseminated, No information is contained in the details of the report pertaining to sources Of information or other confidential matters. If approved, the following dissemination is recommended ¢ . 1. Three copies to the Department; one for the Criminal Division-and one .for the Civil Rights Division, ‘both of which have an interest, and one for Special Assis- tant to the Attorney General William S. Lynch in accordance with the Attorney General's request. Transmittal: letter attached for approval, 2. Two copies to the Los Angeles prosecuting “attorney, former FBI Agent Evelle J. Younger. One for his prosecutive staff, the second for his investigative stafz. The reports will be delivered by our Los Angeles ’ Office which has sufficient copies. The Department by letter 6/17/68 requested that copies of reports be fur- nished Younger, Attached letter to the Department advises ae of this action, , 3. One copy to the United States Attorney's Office, Los Angeles (also will be delivered. by our Los Angeles Office). Attached letter advises the Department “ that this action is being taken. - 4, One copy each to Secret Service, State Depart- a ment, and Central Intelligence Agency, 211 of whom have an interest in this matter (to be delivered by Bureau liaison).
sea me we The, ” Woe me YT >} } Fy , . - Hr. Prod NM. Vinson, dr. yf . Suly 13, i683 Assistant Attorney Goneral ~ He. DeLoach ~ ly, Rosen ~ lic, Halley ~ iy, Shroder ~ Me, Schutz ~ li, McGovan ~- lie, Conrad Director, FBI ~ lize, Gaic ~ Mr, Siibiver ~ Br, Trotte ASSASSINATION OF SOUATOR RORSRT P, KENNEDY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA fat Fat fot fel fed fed et fot fot Pat bat pat ttached for you, Assistant Attorney Gansral Stophon dg. Pollak, Civil Rights Division, and Special assistant to the Attorney Coneral William 3S. lwnach is. naa copy each of the report of Snecial Asent Amedee 0. Richards, dx., dated duly 1, 1503, at Les Angelos, California, concerning captioned matter. information contained in this report as well as that in vonerts Euynaished you on dune 17 and dune 41, 4533, completes, for the mast part, our investisatios inte the major aspects of this case. Wa ave, of course, continuing cur incuivios dato this matter and results Vii be furnished you in report form. in accordance with the Denartmant's wremuest o SIO! . «A, dune 27, 2953, copies of this venort are boing furnishe 3 District Agteracy Evelie J. Younger at Los Anceles, California, who is handling the progecution of this cass. idnevige, a copy is being furnished the United States Attorney at Log Angeles, California. Enclosure 2e« lke, Stephen J. Pollak fssistant Attorney General Gnclosure) Special Assistant toa the Attorney General (Enclosure) HAS/irk (15) ’ See Rosen. to DeLoach Memo, dated 7/10/68, captioned as above, "HAS:jis." HW 34999 Doold: 32389522 Page i1i3°
a: Lit, DeLoach daly 3, 1988 yt Deen 1 hiy, Kosen . . ‘ A.B i tir, Malley. ASSASSINATION GF 1 - Kix. Sehutz 1 - Myr. Sullivan SENATOR ROBERT §. KENNEDY 1 - Mr. Bishop i- hiv. Trotter LOS ANCELES, CALIFORNIA Our Los Angeles Office reported 7-3-63 that Sirhan's brother, Saidalleh, at 4:43 a.m. (Loa Angeles time), 7-3-65, advised local auther- ities in Los Angeles that be had been shot at by unidentified individuals while proceeding along the Pasadena, California, Freeway. One tullet was found embedded ia the interior of the car, the second in the back seat and they appeared to be . 35 caliber. 2 @atdalinh, whe did not appear too ferthright in hie explanations, stated he been attempting to locate an unknown female writer in the Watts ‘When ansucceasful, he atarted to return to ’asadena by the Freeway. He noticed a white Volkswagoa bus with four male occupants asd a 109 Chevrolet, light zreen, with two male occupants which apparently were folowing him. As he approached the end of the Freeway, the Volks- wagon bus up to hig right side and two shote were fired. The bullets apparently passed through the rigid wind vent. The above information was received from local authorities who conteraplate giving Saidallah a polygraph examination. We have so information as to the race of the assailants. Cur Los Angeles Oflice is coe ta bee en eation, but is maintaining Haison with local We kave, of course, clfared cooperative services of our Laboretury and iewtilication Divisions This is submitted for infomation. | epartment advised. ADDENDUM: At 5:10 Los Angeles advised polygraph saows Saidallan lying, when he claimed to have veer saot at-and when he claimed to ve seeking fer.ale writer. Further he was ly ing wiien he made report to police. HAS:hes (29) NW 34999 Doold: 32959522 Page 114
FEDE. e & 7-23 (Rev. 3-18-68) RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATI LABORATORY DIVISION ___Director __Mr. ase — “__Mr. DeLoach __Mr. __Mr. Bishop Mr. ___Mr. Casper ~~ __Mr. Callahan ___Miss Gray ___Mr. Conrad ___Miss Novotny Mr. Felt Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Gale 7 ROME OE Mr. Sulivan Tavel Trotter Beaver Donahoe Hyde Miss Gandy Miss Holmes Mrs. Skiliman Miss Weber Director's Office Mr. Room cr . Sate we Ne ARE __Mr. M.A. Jones __Mr. G.S. McMichael ___Genl. Inves. Div., Rm. 2260 ___Mail Room ___ Reading Room ___See Me __Call Me ___Note & Return ___Please Handle \f hag Room 7621, Ext. {7 aopo ‘pone deel: NW 54999 DocldM298952%,,.Paye, AME: ©.
i . Laboratory Transmittal Form ‘ @-720 + . 1 is ) airs iPad Mr. Trimbach _ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 2? - Mr. Bohn . Lugo. LABORATORY 6 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 | } 4 4 -T FBI, Los Angeles (56-156) 9 "July 8, 1968" | : KENSALT Co a}. - ne: ANONYMOUS LETTER perarurng _ /|. > «TO FRANK QUARTUCCI a John Edgar Hoover, Director 00: Los. Angeles oo: .) NG _ BL j , ~ oo a FBI File No. § 2-587 Lab, No. D- -680627078 AT. Examination requested by: : Coe i , Bureau. Reference: “Bureau aintea to ‘Los Angeles 6/24/68 | Examination requested:. * Document ’ *, ‘Fingerprint. Remarks: Ty, Res ults of the tngerprint . examination of. Q25 and Q26 are being furnished separately. 7 , It was found that’ the handwriting on Q25 and Q26 is not comparable with the known handwriting specimens submitted in the KENSALT case. While an adequate comparison -- could net be conducted; differences were. noted in handwriting characteristics’ an Q25, 926, and the known handvriting in the KENSALT Case. — . ' ‘The detailed physical characteristics. of Q25 and Q25 are being retained for future. reference. Los Angeles will include the results of the FBI Laboratory examination in ite investigative report concerning this matter. a 4 ats - ene \4 a ats oa | Enelosures (2) (2 Lab report) | we , . eee ot ADWINISTRATIVE PAGE, oo NW 54999 | DocTa: S298 9522. Page 116
MW 54939 Doold: 32809522 Page i117 7-1 6 REPORT @ of the wit LABORATORY —_# FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 To FBI, Los Anzeles (56-156). Date: July 3, 1962 FBI File No. 69-597 Re: KENSALT Lab. No. D-680627078 AT ANOUYHOUS LETIER PERTAINING TO FRANK QUARTUCCI 00: Los Anceles Specimens received 6/25/68 from U.S. Seerat Service, Vashineton, D.C. Q25 White envelope beariny handwritten address "“Presedent Johnson, White house Uachinrton, PD. C.,” postmarked "Pekin, Ill dune 20 PM 1968 61554" Q2G6 Sheet of white, ruled paper bearing handwritten message besinnine “A man by the name of Prank Quartuecd. . .' and ending ". . «my family would be in danrer’ Result of examination: , The questioned vritinz on 025 and Q26 was compared with the Anonymous Letter File without effeeting an identification with any prior submission. Copies are beings added thereto. No indented writins was found on Q28end 226. Ne watermarks were found in Q26. The envelope, 025, contains frapments of a watermark which may be o part of the watermark “KRETONE” which appears inpaper sold by the SS Kresxa Coripany. A Six cont U.8. pottate stanp thich cance from a roll of stamps was attached to 925, Q25 and 026 aro being retained at the Bureau, CEB:dis (6)
QA we Laboratery Transmittal Form . @ 7-72 00° , fuse A. LABORATORY wha "Ll - Mr. Rosen (Mr. McKinnon) "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 — Lat File (62-5 27) WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 = 1 - Mr. Bohn To FBI, Los Angeles (9-388) So PE Ty 3, 1968 _ \  UNSUB; KARL UECKER | - VICTIN SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY - VICTIMS _ CHILDREN OF ROBERT F. KENNEDY - 7 OF re: VICTING 3 EXTORTION - John Edgar Hoover, Director 00: Los Angeles | 7 : . - | FBIFile No. 9.48199 . Lab. No. B~880627079 AT Examination requested by: Los Angeles Reference: Se . Airtel 6/26/68 Examination requested: Document. “ Fingerprint. ‘Remarks: Z . Qu and Q2.. are being returned separately with the results of the fingerprint examination. A tvansiation . of the Corman weiting on Ql and Q2. _ was furnished to Los’ Angeles with Bureau. letter dated 6/25/66. The detailed physical chanacteris sties of i and Q2 are ‘retained. ee ‘3 Enclosures. (2) @ Lab report) - '2 « Les Angeles (56-156) Enelosure CLab report) i - Bufile (62-587) wes.) yo, TUAPOEDY ‘ pe a uae g CEB:dls (9) ; : agit fe \ agp {eh oh NW54999 Docld:32989522 Page 118, -
~ em Jal r REPORT . ® of the AY wit, LABORATORY __¢__ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 no: Pot. Los Anzeles (9-3621) Date: July 3, 1968 FBI File No. Gm EOSTAIP DSU ; Lab. No. D-820627079 AT * EARL ULCKER - VICTIM; SENATOR EDJARD KENNEDY - VIe@TIu, CHILDREN OF ROBERT F. KENNEDY - VICTING : EXTORTION Specimens received 6/27/63 Q1 Aivzail envelope bearins hand printed addross “IIERRI KARL URCKER STLLLVERTR. DUPFANGSCHEP HOTEL AMBASSADOR LOS ANGEL 33 4" postmariied ‘FRANKFORT AN WAIN 16-669-4" Q2 ‘White, sray-ruled paper bearin: handwritten messase in German, bopinnins: "Yor. . .”" and endins on roverse side ‘Unrelezt" Result of examination: . The questioned handwritins on Q1 end Q2 vas eormared with the Anonymous Letter Tile without effeetint an ident ifiearion with any prior submission.’ Copies are being added thereto, No indented writing or vatermarks were found in 01 and Q2. Specimen QL is an airmail envelone containins four - TSCIE BUNDEPOSTR postace stamps. Two of the stamps are thinty pfennic denomination, one stanp is twenty pfenniz denomination and one stamp is ten pfennist denomination. Q1 easures approx tinately 6.4 by 4.5 inches. The name and address on Qi were upitten in black ink with a ball-point pen. Specimen 02 iss a sheet of ruled white, alr-veisht paper beariny ray printed Lines measuring approzinately 0.4% inches apart, The eaagare on Q2 was written in blue ink with a ball~point pen. ; Q2 and Q2 are beins returned separately. These specimens have been photosraphed. CEB:dis (9) MW 34939 Doocld: 32959522 Page 115
vil ae MW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page 120 ® ® ieConrad 1-~Mx. Jevons, 7133 Mr. Conrad %/8/€6 & H. ° RH Jevons RENSALT Fe have received from the Los Angeles Division of the Bureau approximately 29,000 .22 caliber cartridge cases for comparison with a cartridge case from Sirhan Sirhan's revolver. Los Angeles advises that these cartridge cases were obtained from the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club where, it ia understood, witnesses identified Sirhan as having fired the revolver, later identified by the Los Angeles Police Department as being the weapon that was used to kill senator Kennedy, All of the previous firearms examinations in this cage were conducted by the Log Angeles Police Department. Thiy examination was probabiy requested to show that wirhan had been at the firing range and was apparently initiated prior to the development of the eyewitnesses to this fact. Since to examine 23,000 cartridge cases would require approximately 500 man hours and since it appears that the resulfs would only corroborate the eyewitnesses’ testimony, the examination of the cartridge tases would appear to be of little value to the Bureau's tage. (Persons talking to Sirhan at range already identified and interviewed. ) RECOMMENDATION: In view of the previous exantinations by the Los Angeles. Police Department and the disproportionate amount of time to examine the extremely large number of cartridge cases and the apparent Limited value of the resulting Information to the Bureau's case, it is recommended that we not conduct the examinations. if the local authorities'feel the examination would be of value to them, we can turn the cartridge cases over to them for examination. parol woe 4 '* § j fi l~Mz. Mohr l-Mr. Kosen Giidtich (6)
TO FROM SUBJECT: NW 54999 Docld:32989522 Page i2i ervey ee _ OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 5010-106 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA ote REGS Ne. 27 UNTTED : STATES GOVERNMENT Tolson DeLoach Mohc Bishop Casper Memorandum — ae Mr, DeLoach DATE: July 2, 1968 Rosen ————_— 1- Mr, DeLcoach Tavel ____ : 1 - Mr , Rosen fale Room 2 he Rosen 1 ~ Mr. Malley , Holmes —————— , 1 - Mr. Shroder ony 1 - Mr, Schutz 1 —~ Mr. Gale ASSASSINATION OF 1 - Mr. McGowan 1 - Mr. Mohr SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNED 1 - Mr, Bishop 1 - Mr, Sullivan LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mr-o=-Conrad— 1 = Mr, Trotter - WITNESS ADMITS FALSE TESTIMONY BEFORE Q hint) LOS ANGELES GRAND JURY — ct Bot Vincent Thomas DePierro, a waiter at the Ambassador Hotel who was walking next to Senator Kennedy at the time he was shot on June 5, 1968, was afforded a polygraph examination by the Los Angeles Police Department on July 1, 1968. DePierro had previously advised that he had observed Sirhan Sirhan in the vicinity and claimed Sirhan was talking to a girl ina polka dot dress just prior thereto, (It was determined that this girl was not the same as the one allegedly seen by Sandra Serrano running from the scene. Serrano subsequently admitted under polygraph examination her information was completely false). DePierro testified to the above before the Los Angeles Grand Jury but after polygraph examination admitted his infor- mation concerning the girl in the polka dot dress was entirely false. He stated he lied solely to make his. story more inter. esting to the news media and authorities, Local authorities now indicate that DePierro's value as a witness concerning the actual shooting has now been destroyed. SIRHAN'S ATTORNEYS ENGAGE INVESTIGATOR Los Angeles reports that defense attorneys for Sirhan engaged a former Los Angeles police officer as investigator for the defense, Michael A, McCowan, According to information fur- nished by the Los Angeles Police Department McCowan resigned from the department in 1965 after being arrested by postal inspectors on a mail theft charge. He received a probationary sentence and remains on probation at‘this time. No information could be located in Bureau files. concerning McCowan, Enclosure . HAS: :jis it (13) CONTINUED - OVER
Sears ee NW 34959 Doold:32989522 Page i22 : a a Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach RE: ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY AUTHOR GEORGE PLIMPTON AND WIFE INTERVIEWED George Plimpton, author of the novel "The Paper Lion" which deals at length with the lives of professional foothall players, has been reported by various news media as having been present at the shooting. . Both he and his wife have been interviewed by Agents of our New York Office. - Mrs, Plimpton claims to have been in a position to see the actual shooting and George Plimpton immediately after the shooting helped subdue Sirhan. ACTION: Attached is a letter to the Attorney General with copies to the Deputy Attorney General, the Criminal Divi- sion, the Civil Rights Division and Special Assistant to the Attorney General William S. Lynch advising of DePierro's false testimony and the fact McCowan has been engaged as an investigator,
. » © . « Tho Abhtorney Generel suig 3, 2186s 1 -—- Mr. DeLoach Direetor, FEL 1 ~ Mr. Rosen 1 - Mr, Malley 1 - Mr. Shreder ASSASSEUATION GF l- Me. Schutz 1 - Mr. Gale SHHATEL ROBERT YP, HEENEDY 1 - My, McGowan 1 ~~ Mr. Mohr LGS ANGELES, CALIPOSNEA 1 ~ Mr. Bishop 1 ~ Mr. Sullivan Le Mr, Conrad iL- Me. Trotter ~- Vincent Thomas PePlersa, & weiter at ther éAxbissader Hotel, meeviously advined Sreeiak Avents of the FAL and officers of the Los Anveleg Folica Doparte Bene that he, bad chaorvod Sirhay Bichurs Garhan shoot Seaatar Hobert &. Eennedy on June 8, 2808, aad jugs peicr thereta bad neted Sirhan encesed in a conrersae $3.08 With an aetenetive white fectlo attired 2n & polka cot dress. Our Los Asseies Office has now advised thak HaPiosrs was alfonled & pmaiyrvask axaainetion ky Los Angelos, California, sutheritics om July 1, 2868, foliaw. ing whieh be adodittedtsa inforsstion comcerning the femade an tha gpotha dot drens waa antiraiy gaise. Oeblerra tsid Sonal authorities ha kicad seloly to sabe hide story nore Znterenting ta the mews median amt polices authorities. toca? muthoritios ir Office het Pebierrva toatizis aye adyiced aux Los dnceies 2 bedore & Local Grand dary | identitiviss @ighsn an the agendziant and cemmented on the : Zaat thas he bod chsereved @ Familie in & polks det dress taikies te firkanm. in view of hin current adeisclors as t@ the Fenuduient nature of a portion af his toctinenag, LGe8 authorities nay indicate hig valine aa a vwitsess Cuucermang the autual shooting hae now heen desivoyad. For your additions’ infermstion, cur Los Anueles Osiies soporte that defenss attorneys for Sirhan hava engesed one Hichue] 4, EcCowin, a former Les Angeles police Gfficer, 49 eu investigates for ths defense, according ta angovention furnishsd by the Los Angeles Police Bepartaent, HeCewan resigned from the departe Gent 2a 2598 after haying been arrested by postal HAS: jis , ° (20) NOTE: See Rosen to DeLoach Memo ’ captioned as above, 7/2/68 HAS; jls. . NW 34959 Doocld: 32989522 Page i233 q
” ‘7 . @ 6 She Attorney Gencral ERSHeetosS Of A HAL theft charge. us received & mrad  BRELonAPy sentence and Youkins Ca pre obation 26 this Eine. One Zijes contain so additional informatica goncterning Hetlorain. inyestigntion ante this matters 29 eonticuled. Le Tha pamity Attorney Canerai - I = 2, Fred EH. Vinson, ois Assistant Abtorney General au Le Ey, Sterhen J. Pollak Ansigtant AStorney Gensral - Za le, Willism &, Lyach Special Szusistant ta the Attorney General . HW 34959 Doold: 32985522 Page i24
Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72 ~~ ca —wic. LABORATORY .—4.— FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Dn @® Mr. Bohn -~ Mr. Rosen (Mr. McKinnon - 5718) (Mr. Shroder - 5710) 1 —- LAB FILE (62-587) WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 to: FBI, Los Angeles (9~3880) _ UNKNOWN SUBJECT ; ‘ STRUAN BISVARA SIRHAN ~ VICTIM EXTORTION (00: LOS ANGELES) Examination requested by: Los Angeles Reference: Examination requested: Remarks: " . Q2 through Q5 are the fingerprint examination. it was found that sufficiently comparable with KENSALT case (Bufile 62-587), to permit adequate comparicon. However, no sinilarities in handwriting characteristics were in the writines on QL throuph the KENCALT cas Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 1 - Bufile 62-587 CEB/eks (9) Date: June 28, 1968 ) ayes a John Edgar Hoover, Director FBI File No. Lab. No. 9-4819 D-680824021 AT Airtel 6/29/68 Docunent «= Fingerprint being returned with the results of the writing on Q1 ‘through Q5 is the known writings submitted in nee the found OS and any of the known vritings in ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE NW 54959 Docld: 32989522 Page 125
NW 34999 Doocld: 32959522 Page 126 ~ @ wr . ‘ _sit_ LABORATORY __# FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 ro: FBI, Los Angeles (9-3880) pate: dune 28, 1968 FBI File No. Q9-48193 re: UNKNOWN SULJECT; Lab. No. B-680624021 AT STRUAN BISHARA SERHAN - VICTIM EXTORTION Specimens received 6/24/68 QL Envelope postmarked SANTA MONICA, CA 1B PM 14 JUN 1968,° bearing handwritten address "Mrs. Mary Sirhan 0696 5, Howard Street Pasadena, California” 02 Page one of accompanying handwritten letter beginning “Dear Mary; I warn you..." Q3 Page two of accompanying handwritten letter beginning ....have a lovely wife and...” Q4 Pare three of accompanying handwritten letter berinning "HE IS S80 BAD POY. YOoU...." Q5 Newspaper phctograph of STRHAN BESHARA SIRUAN, bearing hand printed message beginning “I'll Shot Sirhan Bishara..." Result of examination: Speeinens QL through Q5 were compared with the Anonymous Letter File without effecting an identification. Copies are being added thereto. No watermarks were found on Qi throuch 04. A six-cent U. S. postage stamp which came from a sheet of stamps Was affixed to envelope Q1. The detailed physical characteristics of Q1 throuch QU are retained for future reference. No indented jweiting was found on Ql and Q5. The Following indented writing was found in the upper portion of Q2: TW )ola) Hazel “is not Davis call back at Other fragmentary indented writing was found on Q2. This was tao indistinet to permit a determination. The letters enclosed Page 1 (continued on next page) CEB/eks (9)
fate n parenteeses are alternate interpetations for the letters adjacent thereto. indented ipitine cas Found on 03. This incented *ritine correstonds to the visible weitine on 92, ravealinc that ©2 was weitten thile placed ever 3. indented vuritine correspondins to the visible eriting on ©23 cas found on &, revealinze that 03 was written while placed over 4, OGther indented writine was found in the lower portion of (4% which coes rot correspond to the visible eritine on 03. Yhis vac cetermined to con ist of: &:30 TH where 30 = The underscored letters in the above -enurerated indented writine reprecent Intters uhiel: are too indistinet to perrit dcufinite deterrainetions. “L throush C4 ore being returned separately. Thece specinens havo been photorraphed, Perce 2 B-680624021 AT | NW 34959 Doocld: 32909522 Page i237
TO FROM SUBJECT: NW 54999 Docld: 32989522 Page i268 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010~106 MAY 1962 EDITION ’ GSA GEN, REG. NO, 27 UNITED STATEM§ROVERNMENT Tolson ——-_-_— DeLoach Mohr ; Bishop - Memorandum — Mr, DeLoach ; DATE: June 27, 19 8 Fee/ Rosen — Mr. DeLoach Tavel Mr, Rosen c roe oe ', A, Rosen Mr. Malley g NOES fr. Shroder Gandy - Mr, Trimbach ic - Mr. Gale ASSASSINATION OF Mr, McGowan 1 - Mr. Sullivan SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY Mr, Bishop 1 - Mr. Mohr LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ~Une=Gerrad ~~ 1 - Mr. Trotter PROSECUTIVE ACTION REGARDING SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAN Sirhan is scheduled to be arraigned and enter a plea before a Los Angeles County Superior. Court Judge on 6/28/68, These proceedings will be held in the chapel of the county jail for security reasons, The Hall of Justice where future court proceedings involving Sirhan will be conducted is being prepared in order to effect maximum security. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to authorize $20,000 for the protection of Sirhan and also the judge and jury that will be involved in this trial. Plans call for armor-plated court room partitions, bulletproof glass” and other security precautions, MUNIR SIRHAN (SUBJECT'S BROTHER) UNDERGOES POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION. During the evening of 6/25/68, Munir Sirhan, brother of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, was afforded a polygraph examination. by the Los Angeles Police Department. It was conchded by the police department that Munir was not involved in the assassina- tion but that he did lie about the purchase of the gun. (The — gun used in the assassination was traced through several owners, one of which, George Erhard, advised that he sold the gun to Munir Sirhan while Sirhan Sirhan was present. Munir had denied that he ever had ownership of this weapon). Sirhan Sirhan was identified as mirchasing ammunition at a gun shop on 6/1/68. A salesman in this store alleged that Sirhan was accompanied by two as yet unidentified individuals, | The polygraph examination indicated that Munir did not accompany Sirhan to this store on 6/1/68. ACTION: For information, JET yy >)55)
TO FROM SUBJECT: NW 54999 Doold:32999522 Page 129 i} as OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 s010=108 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN, REG. NO. 27 Tolson ———__—_—- UNITED STATES G -RNMENT @ DeLoach Mohr Memorandum eset —— w~ Conrad Felt Mr, DeLoach pate:June 26, 1968 Rosen 1 - Mr, DeLoach Tavel 1 —- Mr. Rosen Trotter — A. Rosen 1 - Mr. Malley Holmes ——_— 1 - Mr. Shr oder Gandy I - Mr. Trimbach 1 - Mr. Gale ASSASSINATION OF 1 —- Mr. McGowan 1 - Mr. Mohr. SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY 1 - Mr. Bishop 1 - Mr. Sullivan LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA =-MroeGonrad 1 - Mr. Trotter a=) JOHN FAHAY'S INFORMATION REGARDING WOMAN WHO a EOS “KNEW OF ASSASSINATION NOT SUBSTANTIATED f On.6/6/68 John Fahay, a Los Angeles salesman, claimed that the day before the assassination he met a Bed woman who apparently knew that Senator Kennedy would be & killed. Investigation has not substantiated any thing ie that Fahay hassmid. Fahay's story briefly is as follows: At about 9 a.m., 6/4/68, (the day before the assassination) he met a woman at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. This woman used several names but even- tually identified herself as Gilderdine Oppenheimer, She indicated an urgency to get out of the country and claimed she was being watched. Fahay then noticed an individual nearby that resembled Munir Sirhan, brother of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, This woman said to Fahay "They are going to take care of Kennedy." This woman was very upset and Fahay left the hotel with her and they drove around in Fahay's car. Most of this time they were followed by unknown individuals. At approximately 7:30 p.m., on 6/4/68, Fahay returned this woman to the Ambassador Hotel. - Fahay has furnished his story to Fernando Faura, a reporter for the "Hollywood Citizen - News" Newspaper, but there is no indication that his story has been published. Investigation has failed to verify one scintilla of Fahay's story. Munir Sirhan was at work from 8:54 am. , until 6:00 p.m., on 6/4/68. No woman such as described by Fahay has been found to exist and employees at the hotel do not remember Fahay being there with a woman on 6/4/68. Fahay has been fired from past employments for fighting and is described as being "different" and "odd". aT: f1 DO (13y)-\ CONTINUED - OVER
Memorandum to DeLoach © RE: ASSASSINATSSON OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY -~ All aspects of Fahay's story have been checked with negative results. ATTEMPTED INTERVIEW WITH ETHEL KENNEDY Deputy Chief Robert Houghton, Los Angeles Police Department, advised that in connection with his recent trip to the East Coast to interview witnesses in this case his group was unable to interview Ethel Kennedy. Departmental Attorney William S. Lynch advised us earlier that he had been in contact with Houghton and was attempting to arrange for the Los Angeles Police Department to interview Mrs, Ethel Kennedy. , WITNESSES TO SHOOTING Richard C, Lubic, President, Color Corporation of “America, Los Angeles, advised he was standing right next to Senator Kennedy when he heard an unidentified voice say "Kennedy you SOR" and then he heard two shots. Lubic saw an individual with a gun and he later recognized photograph of Sirhan as being identical with the assailant. ACTION: For information, HW 54999 Doold: 32989522 Page 130 bara rerr erry ereyeerererrpre——-
: 7-la (Rev. 4-17-67) @ REPORT @. : of the “1, "Mr. Rosen (Mr. Shroder) 1 - Mr. Griffith 1 ~- LAB FILE — Lite LABORATORY 4... FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -— WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 Me. ivelie J. Younrer June 2€. 1968 bietriet Attorney 600 Halli of Justice REGISTUORLD ALRMAIL Los Angeles, California 906632 This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the investigation or a subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding. Re: John Edgar Hoover, Director Assassination of a Senator Rebert fT. }ennedy Bt FILE NO. 62-887 LAB. NO. D~680628622 AT D-~880628023 AT Examination requested by: Fry * Los Angeles Reference: Letters dated 6/20/88 Examination requested: Document Specimens: pegedved 6/22/68, fron F5I, Loa Anveles Qc®s Photecepies of the shootin; roster of the San Gabriel Valley Cun Club, Duarte, California, for $/1/68 through 0/4/68, bearing on second page the signature Sirhan Sirhan X15 Register of the Rosierucian Order, bearing on line € the signature “Sirhan Sirhan Page 3 (continued on next page) 2 - YS, Les Angeles (56-156) - ineclesurea (2) CEB/eks (9) NW 54959 Docld: 32989522 Page i131
Cn Y Result of exanination: The writing on the photecopy, Je24#, is too indistinct for adequate. comparinon of the “Sirhan cirhan pee ayer aeviee addrese thereon with the available writings of SIRHAH SIRHAN. ‘If the original document for Ge24 or a clearer shotegraph is- submitted, a more suitable examination can be made. Oo , The additional purported handwriting of SIRHAN CIRMAN, . deairnated as speoeimen K19 ie toe limited to permit a definite eonclusion to be reached whether BIRHAN wrote any of the ai unidentified questioned writing on the specimens submitted | n this matter. It was found that the writing on specimen F198 is of value as an additional handwriting standard of SIRHAN, Specimens Geth and K1L9 are being returned to FSI, Los Angeles. These srecimens have been photographed. NOTE: For FBI, Los Angeles’ . a Los Angeles will refer to the comments of the | ~~“. ~—FBI Laboratory made previously in this matter. Similarities: in handwriting characteristics were found in the known writing Of SIRHAN SIRHAN and the Signature and address of SIRHAN STRHAN on Qc24. If the original document: or a clear photograph’ made normal size (with scale exhibited) is submitted, a definite conclusion with respect to the comparison with the writing of SIRHAN may be reached, mo . Page 2 . D-GOG24022 AL NW 54999 - Docld: 32989522 Page i32
TO FROM SUBJECT: oe ’ WW 54999 i ny OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 @ 5010=106 Y MAY 2962 EDITION “ oer ° ose ett, REGANO. 27 -. 7 Tolson —————-__.. a UNITED STATES GOVERNMEN7 . ° she Bishop ————-—___ Memorandum —— yi) onta ; « + Felt :Mr. DeLoach — pate: June 24, 1968 Roses 1 - Mr. DeLoach noel . A. Rosen 1 - Mr. Rosen aive Room 1- Mr. Matley Gandy 1 - Mr. Shroder . ASSASSINATION OF 1 - Mr. Trimbach i Mr. Gale SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY 1-Mr. McGowan | r. Sullivan LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - y Mr. Bistxvop i Mr. Mohr . n=Comrad-— 1- Mr. Trotter SERRANO'S STORY OF GIRL IN POLKA DOT DRESS A FABRICATION As reported previously Sandra Serrano claimed that prior to the ‘ vad shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy she saw a woman in a polka dot dress and two men, one of whom she identified as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, enter the Ambassador Hotel. She also claimed that immediately after the shooting this woman ran by her shouting 'We shot him. We shot him." On 6-21-68, after a polygraph examination and a lengthy interview by the Los Angeles, California, Police Departmenit, Miss Serrano admitted that her story was a complete fabrication. ALLEGED ASSOCIATE OF SIRHAN SIRHAN AT SAN GABRIEL VALLEY GUN CLUB NEVER SAW SIRHAN SIRHAN PREVIOUSLY Sirhan Sirhan was identified as being at tthe San Gabriel Valley Gun Club practicing with a revolver on 6-4-68, the day before the shooting. An employee of the gun club said that Sirhan Sirham was seen talking to a blonde woman and it appeared the two were previamsly acquainted. This blonde woman has been identified as Claudia Williams who with her husband, Ronald, visited the gun club at the time Sirhan was there. Mr. Williams went to the rifle range and Mrs. Williams went to the pistol range. Claudia Williams advised she conversed wiith Sirhan Sirhan at the pistol range and he assisted her in shooting. Neifiher Mr. nor Mrs. Williams had met Sirhan previously, Enclosures JHT:hes (13) CONTINUED - OVER Boeld: 32989522 Page 1335
NW 34959 Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach > Re: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy THREATS MADE TO SIRHAN SIRHAN'S ATTORNEY The receptionist at the office of Russell E. Parsons, Sirhan's attorney, Los Angeles, received two telephone calls on 6-20- 68 from a person claiming to be John Lawrence of New York City. This calley said he was executive secretary of the Clemency Committee for Sirhan Sirhan and said that Los Angeles criminal attorneys are "crooks" and will take Sirhan "down the river."' He also said 'We are out to get | Mr. Parsons" and claimed that Parsons was being paid $150, 000 to repre- sent Sirhan. He said that there are 250,000 Arabs who are militant and. are not going to let Parsons get away with it. Parsons contacted the Los Angeles Police Department and requested protection. The police suggested that he discuss the matter with the presiding judge, Los. Angeles County Superior Court. The presiding judge intends to hold a hearing to determine if Parsons needs protection. The United States Attorney is withholding a prosecutive opinion regarding a possible violation of the Federal Extortion Statute. MISCELLANEOUS The autopsy report and related photographs. have been completed | and are awaiting final review by the chief medical examiner after which the report and photographs will be made available to our Los Angeles Office. ACTION: Attached is a letterhead memorandum for the White House, the Vice President and the Department of Justice advising of pertinent recent - developments. , Doold: 32989522 Page i34
In Reply, Please Refer to @ @ .. «- Pa 7” * to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 4 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 June 24, 1968 ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA As mentioned previously, twenty-year-old Sandra Serrano appeared on television shortly after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot and claimed that immediately after the shooting a woman in a polka dot dress ran by her shouting 'We shot him. We shot him.'' According 'to Miss Serrano, this woman had entered the Ambassador Hotel prior to the shooting accompanied by two men, one of whom she identified as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. Extensive investigation has failed to substantiate her story. On June 21, 1968, after being afforded a polygraph examination and an extensive interview by the Los Angeles, California, Police Depart- ment, Miss Serrano admitted that her story was a complete fabrication. An employee of the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte, California, where Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was seen practicing with a revolver on June 4, 1968, claimed that Sirhan talked with a blonde woman at the gun club and it appeared the two had met previously. This woman has been identified as Mrs. Claudia Williams. She advised she was at the gun club with her husband, Ronald, on June 4, 1968, and Sirhan assisted her on the pistol range while her husband was.at the rifle range. Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Williams had met Sirhan previously. The receptionist at the office of Russell E. Parsons, Sirhan's attorney, Los Angeles, received two telephone calls on June 20, 1968, from a person claiming to be John Lawrence of New York City. This caller said he was executive secretary of the Clemency Committee for Sirhan Sirhan and that Los Angeles criminal attorneys are "Crooks" and will take Sirhan "down the river. '' He also said "We are out ito get Mr. Parsons" and claimed that Parsons was being paid $150, 000 to represent Sirhan. He said that there are 250, 000 Arabs who are militant and who are not going to let Parsons get away with it. Parsons contacted the Los Angeles Police Department and requested protection. The police suggested that he discuss — NW 54999 Doa@ld: 32989522 Page 135 crn tae
we @ «  ) . s 4 ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY the matter with the presiding judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court. The presiding judge intends to hold a hearing to determine if Parsons ~ needs protection. The United States Attorney is withholding a prosecutive opinion regarding a possible violation of the Federal Extortion Statute. Our investigation into the assassination of Senator Kennedy is continuing. ee - - 2- BW 54999 Doold: 32889522 Page 136 a ar
"7-14 (Rev. waren r ) REPORT @ Gr of the 1 ~ Mr. Rosen (Mr. Shroder) iu LABORATORY ...4. - Mr. Griffith FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 2 - LAB FILE WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 ToMp Evelle J. Younger June 246, 1968 Distriet Attorney 600 Kali of Juetios REGISTERED AIRMAIL Los Angeles, California 90012 This examination has been made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the Laboratory report will be used for official purposes only, related to the Investigation or a subsequent criminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report in connection with a civil proceeding. ; reAssassination of Senator Robert fF. Kennedy John Edgar Hoover, Director YOUR NO. Ferrite no, 627987 LAB. NO. D-680620061 AT Ful. Los Angeles Letter dated 6/16/€8 Examination requested by: Reference: Document Examination requested: received 6/20/68, from FSI, Los Angeles Specimens: K18 Eurroughs Corporation FEaployment Application dated 11/7/67, bearing handprinting and signature “Sirhan Sirhan’ Result of examination: In addition to the conclusions reported previously in this matter, the conclusion was reached that the hand :rinted name and hand -rinted address cf SIRHAN SIRHAN in the Jower portion of page %9 of apecimen (1 were written by SIRHAN GISiARA SIRIAN whose vritings and whose purported writings appear on srecimens Kl through K3, K@, K9, KIS, Ki6 and K18. Page 1 (continued on next page) 2 ~ FRI, Lea Angeles (86-156) inelosure CEB/eks (9) NW 34999 Doold: 32989522 Page i37
2 " © @ The writing on K18 is not suffielently comparable with the remaining unidentified questioned writing on the specimens submitted previously in this matter for the purpose of determining whether SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHAN wrote any of the remaining unidentified questioned writing. Specimen K18 is being returned to FEI, Los Angeles. This specimen has been photographed. NOTE: For FBI, Los Angeles . A ORNL Naty yeah Rm NA _ The writing on specimen K18 is of value as an additional known standard of writing of SIRHAN, and K18 must be established as a handwriting standard, if future testimony of the FBI Laboratory expert is needed concerning the identification of the handprinting on page 49 of specimen Ql, as set forth in this Laboratory report. Page 2 D-680620061 AT NW 54999 Docid: 32989522 Page 136
TO FROM SUBJECT: MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN, REG, NO. 27 Tolson UNITED STATES G@QVERNMENT © DeLoach Mohr a , . Bishop _ Memorandum —— > yn * gle Mr, DeLoach _ DATE: June 21, 18, 7 fing Rosen 1 - Mr. DeLoach “A Me i Tavel 1 - Mr. Rosen pet ne A. Rosen 1 -— Mr, Malley a Kf Holmes ——_—— 1- Mr, Shroder QW( pigeon l1- Hr, Schutz 1 - Mr. Gale ASSASSINATION OF l1- Mr. McGowan 1 - Mr, Sullivan SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY ~ Mr. Bishop 1 - Mr. Mohr LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA a beat irseorrad 1 - er, Trotter wa A second report totaling 618 pages has been received from the Los Angeles Office setting forth additional investiga~ tion relative to our inquiry into the assassination of Senator Robert F, Kennedy. The initial report was furnished to the Department on June 17, 1968, The second report, which is two volumes, has a brief - synopsis, a table of contents, and an index, It has been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and content, SUMMARY OF INFORMATION SET FORTH IN REPORT: The initial report set forth results of our immediate inquiries into the situation at the Ambassador Hotel where Senator Kennedy was shot at 12:15 a.m., 6/5/68, The second report gees into further details in connection with this investigation, We interviewed additional witnesses at the Central Receiving Hospital where Kennedy was taken prior to being transferred to the Good Samaritan Hospital where un- successful surgery was performed. A complete list of employees at the Ambassador Hotel, the site of the shooting, has been obtained. These individuals have been interviewed in detail relative to their observations - prior to, during, and immediately following the shooting, Addi- NW 34959 Doocld: 32989522 Page i139 tional witnesses were located who identified Sirhan Bishara Sirhan as being in the area immediately prior to the shooting and some are in a position to positively identify him as the assailant. We likewise have interviewed individuals attached to Senator Kennedy's party and members of the press who were in the area of the shooting. Professional football player Roosevelt Grier was interviewed in detail for his part in helping to disarn and subdue Sirhan, Grier did not view the actual shooting. Enclosure’ CN . ) HAS 318, \\)= (13)3X’ CONTINUED ~ OVER
Memorandum to Mr. DeLoach RE: ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY Detailed photographs are included in this report showing the results of the crime scene search in the area, the positions of Senator Kennedy and other individuals who were wounded in the assault, the direction of the bullets and the position of Sirhan at the time he initiated the attack, Extensive investigation at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club is set forth. It was learned earlier in our inves- tigation that Sirhan had been identified as practicing with a .22 caliber revolver at this gun club on June 4, 1968. One of the individuals in charge of the firing range furnishes information to the effect that Sirhan was seen taling to an attractive blonde woman. It was indicated by this witness that Sirhan was previously acquainted with this woman. A complete list of individuals firing. at the range on June 4, 1968, has been obtained and these people have been interviewed, Likewise we have interviewed in detail individuals employed at the range in an effort to pin down this aspect of our in- vestigation. (Los Angeles has advised teday that the blonde woman has been identified and interviewed and she has no con- nection with Sirhan as indicated by the one witness. This is being pursued further in order to establish the complete facts.) Extensive investigation has been conducted into the background of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, We have interviewed elemen- tary and high school teachers as well as former employees: and individuals associated with him when he was employed as a gas station attendant and a race horse exercising boy. Neighbors and other associates have likewise been interviewed. The majority of these individuals express shock at Sirhars becoming involved in the shooting of Senator Kennedy although it is apparent from these inquiries that Sirhan has, over a pericd of years, exhibited . very strong nationalistic sympathies toward the Arab nations and has apparently been frustrated by his inability to "get rich quick," Investigation in the neighborhood of the Sirhan home, 696 East Howard Street, Pasadena, indicates that the family kept to themselvés and did not associate with their neighbors. Back. ground information concerning the other brothers indicates Munir, date of birth 7/15/47, has had numerous brushes with the police authorities as a juvenile in the Pasadena area culminating with . a 1966 arrest for possession of marijuana, Saidallah, date of birth 7/4/32, has had two drunk driving convictions and Sharif, date of birth 6/7/33, was charged with attempted murder (later dismissed in lieu of psychiatric treatment) in 1963 in connec~ tion with an altercation with a former girl friend who rejected hin, - - 2a CONTINUED ~ OVER NW 34999 Doocld: 32999522 Page 140
Memorandum to Me. DeLoach . e RE: ASSASSINATION OF SENATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY Considerable investigation is shown in connection with owe inquiries concerning the girl in the polka dot dress - who was alleged to have fled the scene shortly after the shoot- ing shouting "We shot him ~ We shot him." A second witness claims to have seen a woman in a polka dot dress talking with Sirhan just prior to the shooting. Interviews with these witnesses definitely show that the dresses worn by these women are not alike. Extensive interviews were conducted with indi-~ viduals in the area where these witnesses allegedly saw the ‘ girl in the polka dot dress. No witnesses have been located who substantiated their statements, ACTION: Administrative datais set forth on the cover pages of the report. It will not be disseminated. No information is contained in the details. of the report pertaining to sources of information or other confidential matters, If approved, the following dissemination is recommended; 1. Three copies to the Department; one for the Criminal Division and one for the Civil Rights Division, both of which have an interest, and one for Special Assistant to the Attorney General William S. Lynch in accordance with the Attorney General's request. Transmittal letter attached for approval, 2. Two copies to the Los Angeles prosecuting attor- ney, former FBI Agent Evelle J. Younger, One for his prosecu- tive staff, the second for his investigative staff. The reports Will be delivered by cur Los Angeles Office which has sufficient copies, The Department by letter 6/17/68 requested that copies of reports be furnished Younger, Attached letter to the Depari- - ment advises of this action. 3. One copy ‘to the United States Attorney's Office, Los Angeles (also will be delivered by our Los Angeles Office), Attached letter advises the Department that this action is being taken, 4, One copy each to Secret Service, State Department, and Central Intelligence Agency, all of whom have an interest in this matter (to be delivered by Bureau liaison). . - 3 - i | MW 54999 Doold:32989529 Page 141
, ¢ ; © ~ 4 , a 4 iy ie, Frad H, Vinson, dr. ; duns 21, 1962 4éssistent Attorney General 1 —- Mr, DeLcoach . 1 = Mr. Rosen Director, FBI 1 —- Mr. Malley : , 1 —- Mr, Shroder | . . 1 Me. Schutz 1 - Mr. Gale ASSASSINATION OF 1 — Mr. McGowan 1 - Mr, Sullivan BEAATOR ROBERT F, KENNEDY 1 ~ Mr. Bishop 1 = Mr, Mohr LOS ANGE LES 5 CALIFORNIA 1 ~ Mr, Conrad 1 - Mr. Trotter Attached for you, Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Pollak, Civil Rights Bivisica, and Special Assistant to the Attorney General William 8. Lynch is one copy each cf ths report of Special Agent Amedee oO, Richards, Jr., dated June 15, 1968, at Los Angeies, California, concerning capti loned matter, This supplements our first investigative report which was furnished you on dune 17, 1968, Additional reports are being prepared and will, of course, be fur nished you. In secordance with the Department's request ef June 17, 1968, copies of this veport are being fure nished District Attorney Evelie J. Younger at Los Angeies, California, who is handling the prosecution of this case, Likevise, 2 cepy is being furnished the United States Attorney at Los Angeles, Caligornia. Enclosure Assistant Attorney General (Enclosure) — io ty, William S. Lynch (Enclosure) Special Assistant to the Attorney General HAS: jls (15) NOTE: See Rosen to ‘DeLoach Memo, dated 6/21/68, captioned as above, HAS:jlis. HW 545999 Docld: 323589522 Page 142