</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4:15:64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FEDERAL BUREAUE OF INVESIGATION Date: November 12, 1968 Mrs. Eda. Vollenbergger, 25 Porde Place, Brooklyn, New. York, Collephone number B. Statied that in June, 1968, Suey, W.E.W.S. on a Fifteen day of the tour of the West and arrived in Los Angeles, California. in San Francisco on June 4, 1968 She was in Los Angeles as for three days and while there she was ugistered at Amlius-sury Hotel. On this night of June, 1963, was the first of the three days of the American Hotels in the Angeles. The first of three days in the United States, where the hotel was located. ten o'clock in the evening and went to her room in a cottage which is part of the hotel. A few hours later, while she was in her room, she heard much noise and then she turned on the in her home, she was from the television set she learned of the shootings. She was from leave her room until she learned nowtig. She did not leave her door until the next Mrs. Wollenberger stated that she did not see the shootings that she did no. see sirius Sirhan and knows nothing of himing and that she knows nothingof the shooting. SEARCHED SEARCHIZED INDEXED SEALIZED FILED- SEENIALIZED FILED- NOV 12-1967 FBI-NEW YORK FBI- NEW YORK o. Nov. 12, 1969) Brooklyn. N. Y. (telephonically) NY 14-14-1540 561 by. SA Francis L. ashin/fc Date dictated. November 12. 1968. This document contains neither recommendations no. conclusions of the FBI It is the property of the Fbi cod is loaned to your agency. It is the contents are not to distribute outside your agency, 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 4/1676

The documents detail FBI investigative activities related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. The Bureau coordinated with local authorities to interview hotel guests and staff for information about potential conspiracies or witnesses. Key figures included Walter Durham, Steve Nelson, Mr. R. Winn, Stanhope Gould, Kristi Witter, and Theodore Sorensen. Interviews were conducted via FD-302 forms, with 22 copies provided to Los Angeles. The FBI requested New York’s assistance in interviewing Theodore Sorensen regarding Kennedy’s death. A diagram of the hotel’s kitchen area and ballroom was referenced as part of the investigation. The trial date for Sirhan Sirian (referred to as "STIRIAN B. SIRIAN") was tentatively set for November 1968.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Assassinated on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Sirhan Sirian** (referred to as "STIRIAN B. SIRIAN"): Identified as the perpetrator, shot Kennedy in the kitchen area of the Embassy Ballroom.  
- **Walter Durham**: Interviewed by FBI; FD-302 forms were prepared for his statements.  
- **Steve Nelson**: Interviewed by FBI; FD-302 forms documented his responses.  
- **Mr. R. Winn**: Registered guest at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4–5, 1968; stated he did not witness the shooting or suspect anyone.  
- **Stanhope Gould**: Interviewed regarding his presence at the hotel and observations of Kennedy’s movements.  
- **Kristi Witter**: Mentioned as a reporter present during the event.  
- **Theodore Sorensen**: Not interviewed by Los Angeles FBI; New York was requested to interview him for information.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of the assassination; kitchen area and Embassy Ballroom were central to the investigation.  
- **Embassy Ballroom**: Where Kennedy was shot after a victory rally.  
- **Serving Kitchen**: Pathway through which Kennedy exited before being shot.  
- **Press Room/Restaurants**: Areas referenced in diagrams of the hotel layout.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel during a victory rally.  
- **FD-302 Interviews**: Conducted with witnesses and guests to gather information about the shooting, conspiracies, or suspects.  
- **Diagram of Shooting Scene**: Created by Oliver French (and another attributed to "Oliver's friend") showing the layout of the hotel’s kitchen and ballroom.  
- **Trial Date**: Tentatively scheduled for November 1968; FBI requested diagrams and reports for the case.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Coordinated interviews, documented evidence, and provided support to Los Angeles Police Department.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Requested FBI assistance in investigating potential conspiracies and witnesses.  
- **District Attorney, Los Angeles County**: Received reports from the FBI for use in legal proceedings.

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