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Summary  
The document contains a collection of investigative records, witness interviews, and administrative notes related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Key elements include eyewitness accounts from Dr. Marcus McBroom, who described observing an individual in the hotel’s kitchen area during RFK’s speech but provided inconsistent details about victims on the floor, leading investigators to deem him unreliable. Hugh McDonald, RFK’s assistant press secretary, confirmed his presence in the Colonial Room during the event and recounted actions post-assassination. Roderick Mackay, a writer associated with subversive publications, was interviewed regarding draft counseling activities and references to J.B. Tietz, though his information was deemed unrelated to the assassination. The FBI conducted background checks on Sirhan Sirhan, disproving claims of ties to subversive groups like the Dubois Club. Additional records include Dennis Maestas’ report of being at the Ambassador Hotel with Kathie Pulmer on June 7, 1968, and Aldo Jabra Malki’s sighting of Sirhan Bishara in a cafeteria on June 1, 1968. The text also contains unrelated administrative data, such as phone numbers, event listings, and bank records, alongside redacted SSNs noted as "[SSN REDACTED]."  

Key People  
- **Dr. Marcus McBroom**: Eyewitness to the assassination who provided conflicting accounts of victims on the floor, deemed unreliable by investigators.  
- **Hugh McDonald**: RFK’s assistant press secretary; present in the Colonial Room during the speech and described actions post-assassination.  
- **Roderick Mackay**: Writer associated with subversive publications; interviewed about draft counseling activities and references to J.B. Tietz, though his information was deemed unrelated to the assassination.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Suspect in RFK’s assassination; FBI investigations disproved claims of ties to subversive groups like the Dubois Club.  
- **Dennis Maestas**: Reported presence at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination with Kathie Pulmer.  
- **Aldo Jabra Malki**: Sighted Sirhan Bishara in a cafeteria on June 1, 1968, though no direct connection to the assassination was established.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s speech and the assassination; key areas included the kitchen, anteroom, ballroom, and Colonial Room.  
- **Colonial Room**: Press room where Hugh McDonald was present during the speech.  
- **696 East Howard Street, Pasadena, California**: Address linked to JoAnn and Joe Handy in notes referenced by Roderick Mackay.  
- **Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Southern California neighborhoods (West Los Angeles, Venice, South Central)**: Locations associated with peace movements, draft resistance activities, and legal aid services.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s Speech at the Ambassador Hotel (April 4, 1968)**: The assassination occurred during this event, with witnesses describing a suspect in the kitchen area.  
- **Eyewitness Accounts**: Multiple conflicting descriptions of the suspect’s appearance, location, and actions, including McBroom’s inconsistent claims about victims on the floor.  
- **FBI Investigation**: Disproving Sirhan Sirhan’s ties to subversive groups and assessing witness credibility, such as McBroom’s unreliable statements.  
- **Interviews with Witnesses**: Roderick Mackay’s June 6, 1968, interview regarding notes on the Peace Exchange Calendar; Dennis Maestas’ report of being at the Ambassador Hotel on June 7, 1968.  
- **Aldo Jabra Malki’s Sighting (June 1, 1968)**: Observation of Sirhan Bishara in a cafeteria, though no direct link to the assassination was established.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted background checks on Sirhan Sirhan and assessed witness credibility.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in interviews with suspects like Roderick Mackay and Dennis Maestas; included the Rampart Detective Division.  
- **Peace and Freedom Party**: Mentioned as an organization associated with Roderick Mackay’s activities.  
- **Subversive Publications**: Implied through Mackay’s association, though no direct ties to the assassination were confirmed.  
- **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Women-Strike for Peace (WSP), War Resisters League (WRL)**: Civil liberties organizations referenced in event listings and peace movement activities.

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