</s>Vol 1. Sub -X57 A-B Fbi-CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER LA-LOS ANGELES INTERVIEWS

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and local police interviews conducted in June 1968 following Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Abraham Alex, a Pasadena postman, described Sirhan Sirhan as a Syrian-American man in his early 30s who owned a revolver, carried large sums of cash, and frequented Ricky's Cocktail Bar. Pablo Valdivia, a Mexican national working at the hotel, claimed to have witnessed Kennedy being shot from behind as he exited the kitchen area. Richard Aubry, a journalist for the Negro Press Bureau, recounted his position near the stage during the speech, describing multiple gunshots, a flash of blue light near Kennedy, and a suspect described as a "Latin" male approximately 26–27 years old, 5'2", of medium build, standing to Kennedy’s right rear. Aubry noted that Booker Griffith physically restrained Kennedy after the shooting but did not observe others assisting the suspect. Japfer Ahmed Al-Zaki, an Arab national arriving in Los Angeles, was deemed unrelated to the assassination. Additional interviews included individuals like Badran, Chaleb Mohammad, and Marof, though these were noted as unrelated to RFK’s case. The documents also reference visa records of Jordanian applicants linked to the U.S. consulate, including Badrán Maroux (1963–1964), Chalb Mohamda (1961–1965), and Abu Malik (sponsored by Ellen Jabra Nu Ali). Interviews with witnesses such as Frank Mankiewicz, J.W. Gallivan Jr., Roosevelt Greer, and Earl C. Williman provided accounts of the suspect’s appearance and actions during the shooting. The RAMPART Detective Division conducted interviews from June 5–9, 1968, while administrative notes referenced declassification under Executive Order 14176. Some documents contained redacted social security numbers, which are omitted for clarity.  

Key People  
- **Abraham Alex**: Postman in Pasadena; described Sirhan Sirhan’s physical appearance, financial habits, and associations.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Suspected assassin; described as a Syrian-American man in his early 30s, carrying cash and a revolver.  
- **Pablo Valdivia**: Mexican national at the Ambassador Hotel; claimed to have witnessed Kennedy being shot from behind.  
- **Richard Aubry**: Journalist for the Negro Press Bureau; detailed his position during the speech and observed the suspect’s actions.  
- **Booker Griffith**: Newsman who physically restrained Kennedy after the shooting.  
- **Badran, Chaleb Mohammad, Marof**: Interviewed as part of broader investigation; no direct link to RFK assassination.  
- **Frank Mankiewicz**: Assistant to RFK; witnessed the shooting.  
- **J.W. Gallivan Jr.**: RFK’s advance man; reported seeing a suspect with a gun.  
- **Roosevelt Greer**: Witness who subdued the suspect and described the scene.  
- **Earl C. Williman**: Participant in subduing the suspect; noted RFK’s injuries.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of Kennedy’s assassination; Valdivia and Aubry were present here.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Where Abraham Alex resided and where Sirhan was described as living.  
- **Glendale, California**: Location of a liquor store where witnesses reported seeing Sharif and a woman in a polka dot dress shortly before the assassination.  
- **Kennedy Airport, New York**: Point of entry for Japfer Ahmed Al-Zaki.  
- **Press room (Los Angeles)**: Where Aubry initially responded to the shooting.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; Valdivia witnessed the shooting from behind, and Aubry described multiple gunshots and a suspect’s actions.  
- **June 6–9, 1968**: FBI and local police interviews with witnesses (Alex, Aubry) and suspects (Al-Zaki).  
- **Post-assassination investigation**: Focus on Sirhan Sirhan’s movements, financial habits, and potential connections to the event.  
- **Interviews by RAMPART Detective Division**: Witnesses described a suspect with a gun, a woman in a polka dot dress, and details about the shooting location.  
- **Radio remarks by Edwards**: A male speaker on KPFK radio verbally abused RFK and made inflammatory statements.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into the assassination.  
- **RAMPART Detective Division (Los Angeles Police Department)**: Involved in interviewing witnesses and suspects, including managing case documentation.  
- **Negro Press Bureau**: Employed Richard Aubry, who covered the event as a journalist.  
- **U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem** and **Jordanian authorities**: Mentioned in visa records of suspects linked to Jordan.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted interviews and investigations; referenced background checks on suspects.

RFK Declassified Files

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