</s>June 7, 1968 The attached FBI report concerns the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, School records in Pasadena, California, deserve the assistant, Sirhan Sirhan, as "Friendly", cooperative, and well-known as a little association with other members of his family, few male associates, and since an accident in 1966, he has been more withdrawn. Attached are photostrophic copies of handwritten notes found in Sirhan's room. The handwriting has not been positively identified in Siran's room, because of the lack of samples. With- needed to have derogatory comments about rich people and report him to have made decisions about Rich People and Senator Kennedy in particular. Both witnesses were of the opinion that Sirhan was at the hotel alone. Mayor Sorvat Yorty was reporting at stating Sirhan as associated with a vehicle registered Club of America, a Communist youth front. A vehicle registered to Sirhan' brother was observed 16, 1966. FBI records fail to establish that Sirhan is a member of this organization and there are indications that the Communist Party, organization, and the public are dealing with Sirhan. tion with the Communist Party is considering filing a suit against Tory. FRI agents on June 5th discovered a registered to Sirhan Yortsy, blocks from the hotel. An empty box of 22 caliber bullets were found. The handwritten notes contained rambling and repeating references to the need for assisting Senator Kennedy. Some vague reference is made to Ambassador Goldberg also. The notes advocate the overthrow of the President and support for the Communist cause. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document details FBI investigations into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, a Jordanian national born March 19, 1944, was identified as the perpetrator. He resided in Pasadena, California, attending Pasadena High School and working at the Fox Restaurant, where his brother Adel Sirhan also worked. The FBI confirmed Sirhan’s presence at the hotel during the shooting, with witnesses including Rafer Johnson (Olympic champion) and Roosevelt Grier (professional football player), who assisted in subduing him. Ballistic evidence linked a .22 caliber Iver Johnson pistol (purchased in 1965 from Albert Leslie Hertz) to the crime. A newspaper article by David Lawrence, found on Sirhan, referenced RFK’s political positions on Vietnam and Israel. The FBI refuted claims of Sirhan’s Middle Eastern travel between 1964–1966, stating he remained in California. Legal actions included a court order prohibiting pretrial publicity to ensure a fair trial.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused assassin; Jordanian national, born March 19, 1944, in Jerusalem.  
- **Adel Sirhan**: Sirhan’s brother, employed at the Fox Restaurant.  
- **Rafer Johnson**: Olympic champion who assisted in subduing Sirhan.  
- **Roosevelt Grier**: Professional football player involved in subduing Sirhan.  
- **David Lawrence**: Author of a newspaper article found on Sirhan, discussing RFK’s political positions.  
- **Sandra Serrano**: Claimed to have witnessed the shooting but later admitted her story was fabricated.  
- **Russell E. Parsons**: Sirhan’s attorney, threatened by unknown parties.  
- **Mayor Samuel W. Yorty**: Alleged Sirhan’s association with Communist groups.  
- **Dorothy Healy**: Identified as a Los Angeles Communist Party leader.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Site of the assassination.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Sirhan’s residence and workplace (Fox Restaurant).  
- **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte, California**: Location where Sirhan engaged in target practice with a .22 caliber pistol on June 4, 1968.  
- **London**: Mentioned in context of UPI reports on Sirhan’s alleged Middle Eastern travels.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **June 6–14, 1968**: FBI investigation into Sirhan’s movements, background, and involvement in the assassination.  
- **June 4, 1968**: Witnesses (Humphrey Cordero and Enrique Rabago) reported Sirhan at the hotel alone.  
- **June 21, 1968**: Sandra Serrano admitted her televised account of the shooting was fabricated.  
- **Ballistic analysis**: Confirmed the .22 caliber pistol used in the shooting had been fired from a distance of two to six inches.  
- **Court order (June 7, 1968)**: Prohibited release of information that could interfere with Sirhan’s fair trial.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation into the assassination and Sirhan’s background.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department**: Provided ballistic evidence and details on the weapon used.  
- **California Department of Justice**: Traced the .22 caliber pistol to Albert Leslie Hertz, who sold it in 1965.  
- **W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of America**: Alleged association with Sirhan; FBI found no confirmation.  
- **Rosicrucian Order (Ancient Mystical Order Rose Crucis)**: Sirhan reportedly held a "corresponding membership" but did not attend meetings.  
- **Communist Party, United States of America**: Mentioned in context of potential legal action against Mayor Yorty.

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