</s>to the other side. 1 2 C You do remember that he was a tall person? 2 3 A Yoo, he was tall. 4 A Do you remember how he was dressed? 5 A I believe he was in a suit. 6 Q Okay. Time, Can you think of anything else? 7 A That's all. 8 Olay. That will conclude the interview. Thank. 9 you very much. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 13 Form 618 (R-3-4) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The documents include multiple interview transcripts and investigative reports from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. Key details include witness accounts of Sirhan Sirhan’s presence at locations near the Ambassador Hotel, descriptions of his appearance, and statements about events during the shooting. Richard Frick, a Kennedy campaign worker, described being in the hotel during the assassination, witnessing the shooting from the kitchen area, and identifying the victim as Senator Kennedy. Dr. Max Finkel reported treating Ira Goldstein, who sustained a superficial gunshot wound to the left thigh, though this is not directly linked to RFK. Other interviews mention individuals like Evelyn Sims, who could not identify Sirhan in mugshots, and Essie Alexander, who identified three suspects based on descriptions. The documents also reference phone calls about potential threats or meetings involving Arabic-speaking individuals near the Walteria area.  

Evan Freed, a photographer for *Evening Star News*, described being in the kitchen area of the Ambassador Hotel during the event. He noted the senator’s movements, observed a suspect (later identified as Sirhan Sirhan) firing a gun, and saw Rafer Johnson and Bill Bundy subduing the suspect. Jack Gallivan, an advance man for Senator Kennedy, stated he was in the kitchen area near the senator when he heard shots. He witnessed William Barry and others wrestling with the suspect, who had a small-caliber revolver. William Barry (security detail for Kennedy) reported being abreast of the senator during the shooting, saw the suspect holding a gun, and took it from his hand before subduing him with Rayford Johnson and Roosevelt Greer. Roosevelt Greer confirmed he was with Barry and the senator when shots were fired, later helping to subdue the suspect. Earl C. Williman described hearing two shots, chasing a suspect with a gun, and witnessing Senator Kennedy lying on the floor bleeding from the head. Frank Mankiewicz, an LAPD detective, reported being near the senator when he heard firecracker-like noises and saw a man with a gun, though he did not identify the suspect. Daniel Victor Gamberoni was interviewed by FBI agents regarding his movements on June 4, 1968, including picking up a car for Robert Gindroz (Gamberoni’s godfather). He noted issues with the ignition key of the Chrysler vehicle. John Gardner observed two suspicious individuals near Woodbury College on June 6, 1968, describing their appearance and actions. Dr. John T. Garner provided a statement about treating Mrs. Elizabeth Evans for a scalp wound, though this is unrelated to RFK’s assassination. John Gearhart denied making threats against Senator Kennedy in a letter to the Sheriff’s Office, stating he had never met Sirhan Sirhan and no such conversations occurred.  

A suspect named Sirhan Sirhan is discussed in a conversation where an individual (referred to as "John") denies having interacted with Sirhan or witnessed his actions. The interview highlights inconsistencies in statements about Sirhan, with the interviewer questioning the credibility of claims made by John. Another section details FBI records from June 5, 1968, involving Eddie Givins, a bartender who overheard Dr. Griffin mention paying $10,000 to stop Kennedy. A separate report includes an informant (Mohan Goel) describing his interactions with Sirhan at Pasadena City College and Santa Anita Race Track, noting Sirhan’s political views against Jews. Hospital records mention Goldstein, a victim of an attempted assassination, who provided testimony about witnessing the event at the Ambassador Hotel. A final interview transcript describes the chaos during Kennedy’s speech, including a loud noise interpreted as gunfire.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified by multiple witnesses as a suspect associated with Arab-type individuals seen at bars in Los Angeles. Described as thin, short, and wearing a blue sweater.  
- **Richard Frick**: Kennedy campaign worker who was present at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968, and witnessed the shooting from the kitchen area.  
- **Dr. Max Finkel**: Medical professional who treated Ira Goldstein after a gunshot wound to the thigh.  
- **Essie Alexander**: Witness who identified three suspects based on physical descriptions provided by Mrs. Fritzche.  
- **Evelyn Sims**: Contacted by officers and shown mugshots of Sirhan Sirhan and his brothers but could not make an identification.  
- **Evan Freed**: Photographer for *Evening Star News* who observed the shooting from the kitchen area of the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Jack Gallivan**: Advance man for Senator Kennedy who witnessed the shooting and subduing of the suspect.  
- **William Barry**: Security detail for Kennedy who took the gun from the suspect during the shooting.  
- **Roosevelt Greer**: Witnessed the shooting with Barry and helped subdue the suspect.  
- **Earl C. Williman**: Described hearing two shots and chasing a suspect with a gun.  
- **Frank Mankiewicz**: LAPD detective who saw a man with a gun but did not identify the suspect.  
- **Daniel Victor Gamberoni**: Interviewed by FBI agents regarding his movements on June 4, 1968.  
- **John Gardner**: Observed two suspicious individuals near Woodbury College on June 6, 1968.  
- **Dr. John T. Garner**: Provided a statement about treating Mrs. Elizabeth Evans for a scalp wound.  
- **John Gearhart**: Denied making threats against Senator Kennedy in a letter to the Sheriff’s Office.  
- **Eddie Givins**: Bartender who overheard Dr. Griffin mention paying $10,000 to stop Kennedy.  
- **Dr. Griffin**: Allegedly planned to pay $10,000 for Kennedy’s death.  
- **Mohan Goel**: Informant with knowledge of Sirhan’s activities at Pasadena City College and Santa Anita Race Track.  
- **Robin Caslen**: Witness to the assassination attempt at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Goldstein**: Victim of an attempted assassination who testified about witnessing the event at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Maurice Grant**: Interviewed about events during Kennedy’s speech, including a loud noise interpreted as gunfire.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Central location for the assassination, where Richard Frick, Evan Freed, Jack Gallivan, William Barry, Roosevelt Greer, Earl C. Williman, and Robin Caslen were present during the event.  
- **Derby Room Bar** and **Gold Door Bar**: Locations where Sirhan Sirhan was reportedly seen with Arab-type individuals in late May 1968.  
- **Walteria Area**: Mentioned in phone calls involving Arabic-speaking individuals waiting to cross a street, possibly linked to surveillance or planning activities.  
- **Woodbury College**: Location where John Gardner observed two suspicious individuals on June 6, 1968.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Site of interactions between Mohan Goel and Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Santa Anita Race Track**: Associated with Sirhan Sirhan’s alleged gambling activities.  
- **Encino Hospital**: Where Goldstein received treatment after the shooting.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy** on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Witness accounts** of Sirhan Sirhan’s presence and appearance, including descriptions from Richard Frick, Evan Freed, Jack Gallivan, William Barry, Roosevelt Greer, Earl C. Williman, and Robin Caslen.  
- **Medical examination** of Ira Goldstein by Dr. Max Finkel following a gunshot wound to the thigh.  
- **Phone calls** involving individuals allegedly planning or surveilling activities near the Walteria area.  
- **Interviews with witnesses and suspects**, including John denying contact with Sirhan, Eddie Givins overheard Dr. Griffin’s remarks about paying $10,000 for Kennedy’s death, Mohan Goel’s account of Sirhan’s activities, and Goldstein’s testimony about witnessing the event at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Chaos during Kennedy’s speech**, including a loud noise interpreted as gunfire, described by Maurice Grant.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into the assassination, including reports on Sirhan Sirhan and witness statements.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in inquiries, with references to interviews conducted by FBI agents.  
- **Homicide Division**: Conducting interviews related to the assassination.  
- **International Club at Pasadena City College**: Organization associated with Sirhan Sirhan and Mohan Goel.

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