</s>FD-350 (rev. 7-16-63) (Mount Clipping in Space Below) (Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.) 1-3 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Calif. Date: 6-7-68 Edition: Final 1 Author: Editor: Nick B. Williams Title: KENSALT Classification: LA 56-156 or Classification LA 56 -156 Submitting Office: Los Angeles Being Investigated 56-12-CH-110 SARCHED: INDEXED SIRIALIZED: WHEN HIS BROTHER GAME HOME -- On Nov. 22, 1963, Robert Kennedy held Beneau hand of Jacqueline Kennedy as casket of President Kennedy reached Washington, 6/01/08 UND JU9-1968 FBI -LOS ANGELES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents contain fragmented newspaper clippings, administrative records, and investigative reports related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles Times article references RFK’s brother, President John F. Kennedy, noting his death on November 22, 1963, during a Dallas motorcade. Senate members broke tradition to deliver eulogies for RFK following his assassination, including Senator Robert C. Byrd. Legislative actions by Congress funded Secret Service protection for presidential candidates, including RFK. Sirhan Sirhan, identified as the assassin, was incarcerated and subjected to medical evaluations, with reports detailing the nature of RFK’s injuries from a gunshot wound to the right temporal region. A coroner’s report confirmed the cause of death as a penetrating injury to the cerebrum and brainstem. President Lyndon B. Johnson declared June 7, 1968, a national day of mourning, while the Vatican held a Mass in RFK’s honor, with Pope Paul VI expressing sorrow. Additional documents reference a "weird revenge plot" involving eight individuals in Montreal allegedly planning an attack on RFK, confirmed by a U.S. consulate official. The House of Representatives passed a gun control bill with limited restrictions on firearms, including provisions for surplus weapons and sports use. Autopsy findings by Dr. Thomas Noguchi detail the bullet wound to RFK’s neck, concluding the cause of death as a gunshot. Victims included Mrs. Elizabeth (n. 43) from Hayvenham and others treated at Midtown Hospital. A Palestinian Arab, Marwan Kananafi, was questioned about potential involvement in the plot, though no direct link to RFK’s murder was established. Bishara Sirhan, later identified as the accused assassin, is mentioned alongside his father’s reaction to news of his son’s arrest. Senate mourning rituals and discussions on capital punishment reforms are also noted.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated)  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Identified as the assassin; incarcerated and subjected to medical evaluations  
- Lyndon B. Johnson: U.S. President who declared a national day of mourning for RFK  
- Pope Paul VI: Expressed sorrow over RFK’s death and held a Mass in his honor  
- Robert C. Byrd: Senator who delivered a eulogy for RFK following his assassination  
- Marwan Kananafi: Palestinian Arab questioned about potential involvement in the "weird revenge plot"  
- Bishara Sirhan: Accused assassin; father referenced in documents  
- Dr. Thomas Noguchi: Medical examiner conducting autopsy on RFK  
- Eugene Wyman: California Democratic delegate  
- Donald Goodenow: Editor/author of document entries  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, Calif.: Site of RFK’s assassination and medical evaluations of Sirhan Sirhan; locations include the Ambassador Hotel, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Midtown Hospital  
- New York City: Mentioned in context of mourning events and St. Patrick’s Cathedral  
- Montreal: Alleged location of a "weird revenge plot" involving eight individuals planning an attack on RFK  
- Vatican City: Site of the Mass held in honor of RFK  
- Saigon (Vietnam): Reference to U.S. officials’ statements regarding Kennedy’s death and foreign policy  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles  
- Senate eulogies for RFK following his death, including contributions by Senator Robert C. Byrd  
- Congressional legislation to fund Secret Service protection for presidential candidates, including RFK  
- Medical evaluation of Sirhan Sirhan post-assassination, detailing RFK’s injuries from a gunshot wound to the right temporal region  
- National day of mourning declared by President Lyndon B. Johnson on June 7, 1968  
- Vatican Mass held in honor of RFK, with Pope Paul VI expressing condolences  
- "Weird revenge plot" involving eight individuals in Montreal allegedly planning an attack on RFK, confirmed by a U.S. consulate official  
- House passage of a gun control bill with limited firearm restrictions, including provisions for surplus weapons and sports use  
- Autopsy findings by Dr. Thomas Noguchi confirming the cause of death as a gunshot wound to RFK’s neck  
- Search efforts for an unidentified woman linked to the assassination  
- Senate mourning rituals and discussions on capital punishment reforms  

Key Organizations  
- Secret Service: Involved in providing protection for presidential candidates, including RFK  
- U.S. Congress: Passed legislation to fund security measures following RFK’s assassination; House Judiciary Committee considered gun control provisions  
- Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office: Conducted autopsy on RFK by Dr. Thomas Noguchi  
- FBI (Los Angeles field office): Investigative references, including file number [FBI FILE # REDACTED]  
- National Democratic Party: Mentioned in context of delegate selection and convention planning  
- International media outlets: Including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and United Press International, which covered RFK’s assassination and aftermath

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