</s>Vol.6 Vol. 6 56-156H Vol. No.6 Number Serials NEWSPAPER Clippings SER. 948- SER.948- TIPA T.I.F. - Central Records CENTER T. I.F .- Juntite L.A .- LOS ANGELES LA .- LA .- Los ANGELES Sub Vol. Serial # Class / Case # Sub Vol .- Serial # Serial # H 6 948 OPEN 0056 156 8/11/12009070 INVESTIGATION Bureau File Number 8/1/120090070 RRP003BBDG RRP03BBDO 4/11 /10/1970 NATIONAL NUMBLS NATIONAL NUNDALS X X X X - - COMMISSIONES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 See date No. - - - - -

Summary  
The documents detail investigations into the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), focusing on forensic analysis of ballistic evidence, debates over potential second shooters, and legal challenges to Sirhan Sirhan’s conviction. Key themes include criminological testimony from experts like Herbert MacDonnell and William W. Harper regarding bullet trajectories and firearms used. Los Angeles County Supervisor Baxter Ward and later Buster Ward explored claims of multiple weapons or shooters, citing discrepancies in ballistics reports and witness accounts. Legal proceedings involved petitions to reopen the case, with some alleging suppressed evidence or flawed forensic testimony. Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of first-degree murder in 1969 but faced subsequent legal challenges, including appeals to the Supreme Court, which rejected retrial requests in 1975. The documents reference media coverage from *Los Angeles Times* and *Herald Examiner*, as well as administrative records related to declassification under Executive Order 14176. Some materials mention unrelated political figures like Alberto Jawahili or Alfred Lowenstein, but these are included as part of the original content.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Convicted of assassinating RFK in 1968; granted parole in 1986 after serving a life sentence.  
- **Baxter Ward** (Los Angeles County Supervisor): Advocated for re-investigations into the assassination, citing potential second shooters.  
- **Buster Ward**: Later referenced in legal proceedings and debates over evidence discrepancies.  
- **Herbert MacDonnell**: Forensic criminologist who testified on ballistics analysis of bullets recovered from RFK’s body.  
- **William W. Harper**: Forensic expert involved in analyzing firearms evidence.  
- **Allard Lowenstein**: Former Rep. linked to conspiracy theories and calls for re-examining the case.  
- **Godfrey Isaac**: Attorney representing Sirhan in legal challenges to his conviction.  
- **Joseph P. Busch**: District attorney involved in legal proceedings and parole discussions.  
- **Philip D. Guthrie**: Deputy director of California Department of Corrections, commented on Sirhan’s behavior during incarceration.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; central to media coverage and legal proceedings.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Location of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968.  
- **San Quentin Prison** (California): Where Sirhan was incarcerated before his parole in 1986.  
- **Sacramento, California**: Site of state-level administrative decisions regarding parole and legal policies.  
- **Santa Barbara, California**: Film premiere location for the documentary *The Second Gun*.  
- **Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office**: Involved in forensic analysis of RFK’s remains.  

Key Events  
- **1968 Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred at the Ambassador Hotel; Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of murder and assault.  
- **Ballistics Analysis**: Debates over bullet trajectories, firearms used, and potential discrepancies in expert testimony.  
- **Reopened Investigations**: Efforts by Baxter Ward and others to challenge the original conviction, citing possible second shooters or suppressed evidence.  
- **Legal Challenges**: Petitions to overturn Sirhan’s conviction, including appeals to the Supreme Court (rejected in 1975).  
- **Parole Hearing (1986)**: Sirhan granted parole after serving a life sentence, with officials citing his good behavior during incarceration.  
- **Media Coverage**: Articles from *Los Angeles Times*, *Herald Examiner*, and *Evening Outlook* discussing conspiracy theories, legal developments, and public sentiment.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in documentation and declassification under Executive Order 14176.  
- **Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw initial prosecution of Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **California Adult Authority**: Administered parole decisions for Sirhan.  
- **State Court of Appeals**: Mentioned in judicial oversight of legal challenges to Sirhan’s conviction.  
- **American Academy of Forensic Science**: Referenced in context of expert testimony or analysis.  
- **L.F.I.D.** (possibly a typo or shorthand for an agency, such as FBI or another law enforcement division): Mentioned in documentation related to federal investigations.

RFK Declassified Files

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