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Summary  
The document contains fragmented interview records and investigative notes related to Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 assassination investigation. Key figures include Maro Eye Sweeney, who reported FBI Agent Dozotz removing worker records from Kennedy Hgs (Kennedy Headquarters) and described Khabar Khan as a daily visitor bringing anti-gun volunteers. Mrs. Sternis (Estelle Sterns) claimed to have seen Sirhan B. Shirhan and two others at the Hgs on June 4, 1968, describing them as carrying guns in holsters, but later retracted her statements during a polygraph interview. Henry Henry and Bernie Isackson provided conflicting accounts of Khabar Khan’s presence at the Embassy Hotel and Kennedy Hgs, while other witnesses like Elly Severson and Adele Leopold were interviewed about sightings of individuals linked to Sirhan. Investigators noted inconsistencies in witness testimonies, including claims of gun possession and movements within the hotel during the assassination.  

June Isackson, office manager at the Kennedy Campaign Headquarters, reported being in the Senator’s suite on June 4, 1968, encountering difficulties entering the Embassy Room. She described observing a man in the kitchen with Helena Smith, who later claimed someone attempted to enter the Colonial Room with her. Isackson noted interactions with Khairbar Khan and his associates, including names like Lucy White, Satar Khan, and Mary Khan, registered at the campaign headquarters. The FBI interviewed Isackson and retained volunteer cards linked to Khan’s activities.  

Khairbar Khan, an Iranian exile, created 24 volunteer cards for the Kennedy campaign, all with the same address (10455 Wilshire Blvd) and handwriting. He claimed involvement in legal disputes against Iran’s Shah and founded “United Patriots for Justice.” The FBI noted his immigration warrant and prior arrests, including a 1967 incident involving Mohammad Ali. Khan linked individuals at the headquarters to Sirhan B. Shirhan but could not confirm identification due to refusal to take a polygraph or participate in a lineup.  

Barbara Khoury, a dancer and acquaintance of Adel Sirhan, stated she had not seen Sirhan for years but confirmed his family’s distress during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. She mentioned visiting Sirhan’s home in Pasadena after learning of RFK’s assassination. John Antoine Khoury, employed at the Ambassador Hotel as a controller, was placed at the hotel on June 4, 1968, by witnesses like Fred Droz and Judy Grove. The FBI noted conflicting accounts about his presence during the shooting, with some officers claiming to have seen someone resembling Sirhan in the hotel’s beer bar in May 1968.  

Robert M. Klase, a bill collector, reported being at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s speech on June 5, 1968, observing a suspect described as a Mexican man in light blue clothing near the pantry area. Joseph Thomas Klein, a Kennedy campaign worker, observed a person fleeing the hotel with a wrapped object resembling a weapon, later identified as Sirhan Sirhan. Joseph A. LaHive, a Van Nuys Democrat Club member, described witnessing chaos in the kitchen after the shooting, identifying victims and the suspect’s resistance during the struggle.  

An FBI memorandum referenced Thomas Cleaver Layton’s July 18, 1968, interview with LAPD, detailing his presence at the Ambassador Hotel as manager of Olson Temporaries on June 5, 1968, providing security arrangements but claiming not to have seen anyone matching the suspect’s description. An inter-office communication from Pomona Police Department (June 6, 1968) mentioned informant Gilbert Richard Le Beau, a bartender at Robbie’s Restaurant, who identified a person in Chino as the suspect after viewing news coverage of RFK’s assassination attempt.  

Key People  
- **Maro Eye Sweeney**: Supervisor at Kennedy Hgs; reported FBI actions and Khabar Khan’s anti-gun volunteer activities.  
- **Mrs. Sternis (Estelle Sterns)**: Claimed to have seen Sirhan Shirhan and others at the Hgs, later retracted statements during a polygraph.  
- **Khabar Khan**: Iranian exile, campaign volunteer organizer; created 24 volunteer cards, involved in legal disputes against Iran’s Shah, linked to “United Patriots for Justice.”  
- **Sirhan B. Shirhan**: Central figure in assassination claims; described by multiple witnesses as carrying guns and present at the Hgs/Embassy Hotel.  
- **Henry Henry (Charles William AKA Bill)**: Volunteer worker who reported interactions with Khabar Khan but denied seeing Sirhan.  
- **Bernie Isackson**: Interviewed about events at the Embassy Hotel, including Kennedy’s speech and alleged movements of suspects.  
- **June Isackson**: Office manager at Kennedy Campaign Headquarters; reported interactions with Helena Smith and observations of individuals at the headquarters.  
- **John Antoine Khoury**: Employed at the Ambassador Hotel; placed at the hotel on June 4, 1968, with conflicting witness accounts.  
- **Barbara Khoury**: Dancer and acquaintance of Adel Sirhan; visited Sirhan’s home in Pasadena after RFK’s assassination.  
- **Robert M. Klase**: Bill collector who observed a suspect near the pantry area at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Joseph Thomas Klein**: Kennedy campaign worker who observed a person fleeing the hotel with a wrapped object resembling a weapon.  
- **Joseph A. LaHive**: Van Nuys Democrat Club member who witnessed kitchen chaos after the shooting.  
- **Thomas Cleaver Layton**: Manager of Olson Temporaries; provided security details for the Ambassador Hotel but claimed not to have seen the suspect.  
- **Gilbert Richard Le Beau**: Informant who identified a suspect in Chino after viewing news coverage of RFK’s assassination attempt.  

Key Locations  
- **Kennedy Hgs (Headquarters)**: Site of volunteer work and witness sightings; FBI records were removed here.  
- **Embassy Hotel (Ambassador Hotel)**: Where Sirhan allegedly shot RFK; described as a location for events, including Kennedy’s speech and security observations.  
- **Colonial Room/Embassy Room**: Areas at the Ambassador Hotel where access issues were reported.  
- **Phone Bank Area**: Mentioned in context of interactions between witnesses and suspects.  
- **Fullerton Jr. College (California)**: Associated with John Khoury’s enrollment and movements.  
- **Robbie’s Restaurant (Pomona)**: Location where informant Gilbert Le Beau worked.  
- **Chino, California**: Identified as the location of the suspect’s residence or presence.  

Key Events  
- **June 4, 1968 (Election Night)**: Mrs. Sternis reported seeing Sirhan and others at the Hgs; Henry Henry described Khabar Khan’s presence. June Isackson observed a man in the kitchen with Helena Smith.  
- **June 5–6, 1968**: Mrs. Sternis received anonymous phone calls about Kennedy’s assassination; witnesses noted movements in the Embassy Hotel kitchen area.  
- **July 1968**: Retraction of witness statements (e.g., Henry Henry) and polygraph interviews assessing credibility.  
- **Kennedy’s Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Multiple accounts describe suspects’ presence at the Embassy Hotel, including Sirhan’s alleged actions in the kitchen.  
- **RFK’s Victory Speech at the Ambassador Hotel**: Witnesses like Robert M. Klase and Joseph Thomas Klein observed a suspect near the pantry area.  
- **Post-Assassination Chaos**: Joseph A. LaHive described witnessing victims and the suspect’s resistance during the struggle.  
- **Informant Identification**: Gilbert Richard Le Beau identified a suspect in Chino after viewing news coverage of RFK’s assassination attempt.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Involved in interviews, record removals, and reviewing case materials; questioned witness reliability.  
- **Kennedy Campaign Volunteers**: Including Elly Severson, Adele Leopold, and others, who reported interactions with suspects.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted interviews and investigations; referenced in inter-office communications.  
- **Olson Temporaries**: Company providing security services for RFK’s headquarters; Thomas Cleaver Layton was its manager.  
- **United Patriots for Justice**: Group founded by Khairbar Khan, linked to political exile activities against Iran’s regime.

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