</s>LA 56-156 school in June of 1966 and that since that time she has neither seen nor heard of SIRIHAN until she heard his name in the news. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and LAPD records from June 1968 regarding investigations into Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968. Testimonies include accounts of gunshots fired from a .22 caliber weapon, crowd control efforts by security personnel, and witness descriptions of individuals present during the event. Key figures such as Stanley Kawalec (security officer), David Esquith (Kennedy campaign worker), and Martin Patrusky (waiter) provided detailed observations of the shooting, including physical descriptions of the suspect, identified as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. FBI interviews with witnesses like Donald C. Rus, Jack Lubarsky, and Flavio Toten explored potential connections to individuals associated with SIRIHAN (variously spelled STIRIAN, STIRHAN, etc.), including employment records, immigration forms, and associations with the Southern California Baptist Convention or Pasadena-area locations. Ballistic evidence indicated the murder weapon was within six inches of Kennedy when fired, and recovered bullets were linked to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s vehicle.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Identified as the suspect by multiple witnesses, including Martin Patrusky (described as 5'4"-5'6", 120-130 lbs, black curly hair, olive skin, blue jacket) and Inspector Merton Howe.  
- **Stanley Kawalec**: Security officer at the Ambassador Hotel who described the shooting and crowd control during RFK’s speech.  
- **David Esquith**: Kennedy campaign worker present at the hotel, identified a man named "David" (last name unknown) potentially linked to SIRIHAN.  
- **Donald C. Rus**: Ambulance driver who transported Kennedy to Central Receiving Hospital, noted no evidence of a suspect at the scene.  
- **Jack Lubarsky**: Bellboy at the Ambassador Hotel with no information about the shooting.  
- **Franklin**: Security guard interviewed on June 8, 1968, provided no details about the incident.  
- **Krisanayuth**: Valet clerk present during part of June 4 but left before the shooting.  
- **Robin C. Casden**: 16-year-old attendee who described entering the kitchen area and hearing gunshots.  
- **Inspector John Powers**: LAPD officer who provided ballistic findings, including proximity of the weapon to Kennedy.  
- **George Anthony Faure**: Resident of Pasadena, California, reported knowing Mary Sirhan and Danny Bedelian, who spoke Syrian or Arabic.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel**, Los Angeles, California: Site of RFK’s assassination, including the Embassy Room, kitchen area, and ballroom.  
- **Central Receiving Hospital**, Los Angeles, California: Location where Kennedy was initially transported after the shooting.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital**, Los Angeles, California: Destination for Kennedy following transport from Central Receiving Hospital.  
- **Santa Anita Race Track**, Arcadia, California: Site where Mario Valenzuela reported seeing an individual resembling SIRIAN in 1966.  
- **Hollywood Park Race Track**, Hollywood, California: Mentioned as a potential workplace for Stirhan or his associates.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Residences noted in immigration records for individuals associated with STIRHAN/SIRIHAN.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **June 7–8, 1968**: FBI and LAPD investigations into SIRIHAN-related records, including medical treatment logs, immigration forms, and witness statements.  
- **Santa Anita Race Track incident (1966)**: Mario Valenzuela’s testimony about an individual resembling SIRIAN.  
- **Ballistic examination**: Determined the murder weapon was within six inches of Kennedy when fired; bullets recovered from Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s vehicle.  
- **Transportation of Kennedy**: Ambulance driver Donald C. Rus described chaos at the scene involving photographers and Mrs. Kennedy.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, reviewed records, and provided ballistic findings.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Provided details on security operations, witness accounts, and investigative reports.  
- **Southern California Baptist Convention**: Mentioned as an employer for SHARIF BISHARIF SIRHAN.  
- **United Auto Workers**: Referenced in Schrade’s interview.  
- **Virgin Islands Development Program**: Flavio Toten’s former role, noted in FBI records.

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