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This file concerns the FBI's terrorism investigation into the murder of Arab American community leader Alexander Odeh. The released material is chiefly 1986 correspondence from attorney James G. Abourezk, community members, and the Southern California chapter of the National Association of Arab Americans seeking updates on the case. FBI public-affairs replies state that terrorism task force personnel were working the investigation, that progress had been made, and that investigators had established a definite focus, while declining to provide operational details. The release also includes a deleted-page information sheet identifying 14 pages withheld as referrals or direct referrals.

Documents span: 1986 | Released in 1 part
Names in this file: Alexander Odeh, James G. Abourezk, William Webster, William M. Baker
Subjects: terrorism, murder investigation, Arab American community, FBI correspondence, public affairs