</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 6/15/62 JUDY MARIE ROYER, Private Secretary to former Califor. nia Governor EDMUND "PAT" BROWN, was interviewed at her place of employment, Ball, Hunt, Hart and Brown, Attorneys at Law. Suite 300, 9/18 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, telephone 279-1960, JUDY ROYer stated that he was being private Saturn Street, West Los Angeles, California that, telephone 278-0297 JUDYY ROYEN stated in addition to being private secretary for former California state senator EDMMUND (PAT) BROWN she also was former California senator EDMUMD (PAH BROWN) on a part time to work with his press department. JUDYS ROYERY stated that on the evening of June 4, 1968 she was working in Senator KENNEDY on the campaign staff area next to the stage of the Embassy Room of the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California. JUDYA ROYERO stated when Senator KENEDY when Senator Kennedy made his speech on the Evening of June 1, 1969. He is listening to in a hallway on the opening of the embassy room of June 2, 1969 Senate Staff, Los in a hallway. JUDYD ROYERE stated that when Senator Kenny left the stage of an Embassy Room that he has going to the pre- Colonial Room to speak with the working press and the had left vouly been to speak to the Colonial Room that the working Press and the members of the working process to the Senator Kennedy would be there shortly to speak to them. JUDTY ROYERT stated that the Senate Kennedy would to be there Shortly to the the passage way behind the stage that when Senate Kennedy entered his speech, she walked in front of him in the direction of the Colonial ROYERN stated that she walked the front of the JUD YOYER stated that that the embassy Room, after Senior Kennedy to avoid the numerous members of this and other Senator Kennedy to the front and the media JUDy ROYERS stated that they walked the passage way beyond the stage to the Embassy room towards the Colonial ROYET stated the stage at the Embassy Rooms towards the Colony Room was shaking hands with various people and walking slowly. the stage that the Senator Room towards the Colonel Room was stated that while the Senate Room was the Senate Office of the Senate Office and the President's office that sounded like firecrackers. JUDYA ROYER started that after the heard the noises that sounded like firecackers, she heard some noises that people began showing and shortly thereafter she ended up standing. On 6/13/63 at Beverly Hills. California Pile # Los Angeles 56-156-2-1- SA IRVIN B. WELLS, at Beverly Hill, Califor, California File #

Summary  
The documents detail witness accounts, investigative records, and FBI inquiries related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Judy Royer, a private secretary to former Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown, testified she witnessed the shooting from behind the Embassy Room stage, identifying SIRHAN STIRHAM as the suspect after he struggled with ROSEVELT GRIER and Jesse Unruh. Mrs. Olga Skulic described observing an individual matching Sirhan’s physical description in the Embassy Room during Kennedy’s speech but later confirmed he was not present at the hotel. Margaret Mary Venable, a night housekeeper, reported encountering two men on June 3, 1968, seeking to see Kennedy, noting their dark complexion and clothing with Kennedy buttons. FBI interviews focused on Sirhan’s background, including his family ties in Pasadena, library activity at the Santa Catalina Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, and property records linked to his residence. Raper Lei Is Johnson provided a detailed account of June 4, 1968, describing Kennedy’s movements within the hotel, interactions with staff, and security protocols at the Embassy Rooms. The FBI referenced case numbers LA 56-156 and IA 56-156 during its investigation.  

Key People  
- **Judy Royer**: Private secretary to former California Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown; witnessed RFK’s assassination and identified SIRHAN STIRHAM as the suspect.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)**: Assassinated on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **SIRHAN STIRHAM**: Identified by Judy Royer and later confirmed through photographic evidence; described as a Palestinian-born machinist from Pasadena.  
- **ROSEVELT GRIER**: Held SIRHAN STIRHAM during the chaos following the shooting.  
- **Jesse Unruh**: California Assembly Speaker, reportedly yelled at officers to "Don’t kill him" during the incident.  
- **SHARIF BISHARA SIRHAN**: Brother of SIRHAN STIRHAM; provided family background and details about his sibling’s life in Pasadena.  
- **Mrs. Olga Skulic**: Reported observing a man matching Sirhan’s description in the Embassy Room during Kennedy’s speech.  
- **Margaret Mary Venable**: Night housekeeper at the Ambassador Hotel who encountered two men seeking to see RFK on June 3, 1968.  
- **Raper Lei Is Johnson**: Provided details about RFK’s movements and interactions within the hotel on June 4, 1968.  
- **ETHEL KENNENDY**: Mrs. Kennedy, noted as being with her husband during events at the hotel.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination; key location for speeches, security measures, and witness accounts.  
- **Passage way behind the Embassy Room stage**: Where Judy Royer witnessed the shooting and identified SIRHAN STIRHAM.  
- **Pasadena Public Library (Santa Catalina Branch)**: SIRHAN STIRHAM was a patron; library records included his name, address, and book checkouts.  
- **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte, California**: Mentioned in Charles Millner’s testimony about a shooting range visit.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Home to SIRHAN STIRHAM’s family residence and associated property transactions.  
- **Fifth Floor of the Ambassador Hotel**: Location of RFK’s suite; described by Raper Lei Is Johnson as part of his movements on June 4, 1968.  
- **Fourth Floor of the Ambassador Hotel**: Site of RFK’s televised interview.  
- **Embassy Rooms**: Restricted area within the hotel with specific security measures and access protocols.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of RFK (June 5, 1968)**: Occurred at the Ambassador Hotel; Judy Royer described chaos and identified SIRHAN STIRHAM as the suspect.  
- **Witness accounts**: Multiple individuals described SIRHAN STIRHAM’s appearance and behavior but confirmed he was not present at the hotel during the assassination.  
- **FBI investigation**: Conducted interviews with witnesses, including Judy Royer, Margaret Mary Venable, and Raper Lei Is Johnson, referencing case numbers LA 56-156 and IA 56-156.  
- **Photographic identification**: Judy Royer positively identified SIRHAN STIRHAM in a photograph linked to the incident.  
- **Shooting range visit (June 4, 1968)**: Charles Millner testified about his time at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club with a friend, Russell Weaver.  
- **Background checks**: Investigative efforts focused on SIRHAN STIRHAM’s family, property records, and library activity.  
- **RFK’s movements (June 4, 1968)**: Described by Raper Lei Is Johnson as leaving his suite for a televised interview, interacting with kitchen staff, and navigating security protocols at the Embassy Rooms.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into the assassination and related events.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department**: Involved in securing the suspect, SIRHAN STIRHAM, during the incident.  
- **Ambassador Hotel staff**: Provided testimony about SIRHAN STIRHAM’s absence from the premises and security measures.  
- **Pasadena Unified School District**: Provided records on instructors who taught SIRHAN STIRHAM.  
- **Arab Students Association**: Mentioned in relation to FAIZULLAH KHAN’s involvement with Arab and Syrian students.  
- **CBS**: Mentioned as part of the media presence during events at the hotel.

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