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Summary  
The documents detail investigations into the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and related inquiries. Special counsel Franz Kranz concluded that Sirhan Sirhan acted alone in killing RFK, citing lack of evidence for a second weapon or conspirators. Reports mention ballistic evidence, including multiple bullets fired but no confirmation of additional firearms. Kranz recommended public access to case files to bolster confidence in the investigation and suggested establishing an independent crime lab to avoid police bias. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and FBI were involved, with discussions about releasing information to the public. Some documents reference meetings between officials, critics, and RFK's family, including Sirhan’s mother, Mary Shihan. Later sections include fragmented mentions of other cases (e.g., Lee Harvey Oswald), unrelated administrative forms, and unclear references to media coverage and affidavits.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Accused of acting alone in RFK’s assassination.  
- **Franz Kranz**: Special counsel who reviewed evidence and recommended public access to files.  
- **Mary Shihan**: Sirhan’s mother, mentioned in discussions with county supervisors.  
- **Thomas B. Foster**: Special counsel appointed by the Board of Federal Court of Appeals.  
- **Kranza/Krann**: Possibly a misspelling or alternate reference to Kranz; appears in multiple contexts.  
- **LAPD and FBI agents**: Involved in investigations and evidence collection.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, CA**: Site of the assassination and subsequent investigations.  
- **Santa Monica, GA** (likely a typo for Santa Monica, CA): Mentioned in document headers.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: RFK was shot there.  
- **County Supervisor offices**: Meetings involving critics and officials.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968**: Sirhan Sirhan is implicated as the sole perpetrator.  
- **Public access recommendations**: Kranz advocated for releasing case files to the public after redacting sensitive information.  
- **Ballistic evidence review**: Reports note multiple bullets fired but no conclusive proof of additional weapons.  
- **Meetings with critics and officials**: Discussions about transparency, independent investigations, and media coverage.  
- **Fragmented references to other cases**: Mentions of Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK assassination inquiries, though not directly tied to RFK.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted initial investigation and evidence collection.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in forensic analysis and case reviews.  
- **District Attorney’s Office**: Played a role in legal proceedings and evidence handling.  
- **County Supervisors**: Engaged in discussions about public access to files and Sirhan’s case.  
- **Special Counsel’s office**: Managed investigations and recommendations for transparency.

RFK Declassified Files

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