</s>IA 56-156 Doctor MILLER stated that he did not notice anyone or anything at the hotel prior to the shooting whom he now would suspect he anything whatever to do with the shooting. He said he has no information whatever regarding the suspect who is now in custody and did not Notice him or the suspect who was in prior to shooting, and saw no one fleeing the shooting area whom he would connect with the shooting. Doctor MILLer further stated that there were numerous persons whom he can identify, members of the delegation and others whom he knows by name who were at the Ambassador Hotel and that he and his wife could prepare an extensive list of these persons which he would furnish when completed. .42.4

Summary  
The document compiles witness accounts and investigative records related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Multiple witnesses described events surrounding the shooting, including gunshots heard in the kitchen area and the presence of individuals matching the description of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, later identified as the perpetrator. Peter Berkson, a freelance photographer, claimed to have photographs of the incident but stated they were transferred to Time-Life Magazine. Ralph Elmore, a television engineer, reported hearing gunshots and observing individuals reacting in the kitchen. Jodie Sams, a hotel employee, recognized an individual from earlier in the week after viewing news photos, later confirmed as Sirhan. Robin Casken described entering the hotel through the kitchen and witnessing RFK fall. Carol Breshears noted a woman wearing a white dress with "McCartthy" written on it near the stage before the shooting.  

Enrique Rabago and Humphrey Cordero met Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968, during campaign activities. They described him as a young man of Mexican origin expressing resentment toward wealthy individuals, particularly criticizing Kennedy’s candidacy. Both men left the hotel around 10:15–10:30 PM and learned of the assassination via radio later that evening. The FBI interviewed Rabago and Cordero on June 6, 1968, with Rabago identifying Sirhan from photographs. Sandra Serrano, a Youth for Kennedy Committee member, reported hearing gunshots and encountering individuals on the hotel’s stairway, including a woman claiming someone had shot RFK. She later confirmed the assassination via phone and recounted being interviewed by police and journalists.  

Other witnesses, including Lonny Morthey and Serous A. Mashayekhi, provided details about their presence at the hotel and interactions with individuals in the Venetian Room. FBI records noted no female employees were present in the Venetian Room on June 4, 1968, but campaign workers may have delivered drinks to customers. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reviewed film footage from NBC Studios in Burbank, where Serrano had previously been present. Detective C. J. Hughes concluded that crowded conditions at the Embassy Ballroom made it unlikely Serrano could have heard the shots. An All Points Bulletin (APB) issued on June 5, 1968, described an unidentified female witness in a white polka dot dress linked to Sirhan Bishara, a Jordanian man with a prior attempt murder charge.  

Key People  
- **Peter Berkson**: Freelance photographer at the Ambassador Hotel; claimed possession of photographs transferred to Time-Life Magazine.  
- **Ralph Elmore**: Television engineer who worked at the hotel during the event; described hearing gunshots and observing individuals in the kitchen area.  
- **Jodie Sams**: Steward’s assistant at the Ambassador Hotel; identified an individual from earlier in the week as possibly the assassin.  
- **Robin Casken**: Witness who entered the hotel through the kitchen, heard gunshots, and saw RFK fall.  
- **Carol Breshears**: Campaign worker for RFK; noted a woman wearing a white dress with "McCartthy" written on it near the stage.  
- **Enrique Rabago**: Met Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel; described him as a young man of Mexican origin expressing resentment toward wealthy individuals.  
- **Humphrey Cordero**: Rabago’s friend; noted the suspect’s frustration with wealthy individuals and referenced an incident at the Rafferty Lounge.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Identified by Rabago, Cordero, and others as the alleged assassin; later confirmed as the perpetrator.  
- **Sandra Serrano**: Youth for Kennedy Committee member who reported hearing gunshots and encountering individuals on the hotel stairs.  
- **Lonny Morthey** and **Serous A. Mashayekhi**: Witnesses who described interactions with individuals resembling Sirhan in the Venetian Room.  
- **Irene Chavez**: Youth for Kennedy campaign worker who relayed Serrano’s account of the shooting incident.  
- **C. J. Hughes**: LAPD detective involved in reviewing witness statements and film footage.  
- **Richard C. Burris**: FBI agent coordinating investigations into the assassination.  
- **Anthony Sherman Jr.**: U.S. Secret Service agent present during NBC Studios review.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles, California)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; key areas include the Embassy Room, kitchen area, basement, Venetian Room, and stairway.  
- **NBC Studios, Burbank, California**: Location of film footage reviewed by investigators.  
- **Embassy Ballroom**: Venue within the Ambassador Hotel where the shooting occurred.  

Key Events  
- **June 4, 1968**: Rabago and Cordero met Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel; Serrano attended campaign activities at the hotel.  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel; witnesses reported gunshots in the kitchen area and stairway.  
- **June 6–8, 1968**: FBI and LAPD conducted interviews with witnesses, including Rabago, Cordero, Serrano, and Chavez.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Issuance of an All Points Bulletin (APB) describing an unidentified female witness linked to Sirhan Bishara.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, photo identification, and coordinated investigations into the assassination.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Interviewed witnesses, including Serrano, and reviewed film footage from NBC Studios.  
- **U.S. Secret Service**: Involved in reviewing NBC Studios footage and security protocols.  
- **Youth for Kennedy Committee**: Organization associated with Sandra Serrano’s involvement in the campaign event.

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