</s>CLASSIFICATION NO. Volume Number 56-156-Q SERIALS L.A. P.O.D.A .- D.O .- O.C. O.D .- P.C .- C. O-D.D-A-A. - D-A - D.A- ROVED PR.P.O-D-O-P.D - P.D ..- D-D - DIA- BUREAU BUREAU FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER L. A .- LOS ANGELES CLASS/Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 0356 156 1 1 OPEN 8/11/1202024 PRES: Y FOR SELECT PRES:Y FOR SELECT INVESTIGATION INVIESTIGATIATION Bureaux File Number Bureaucal File Number DO NOT DESTROY - PENDING LITIGATION - DO NOT D.F.S.T.O - DESTROY - Pending LITigation - RRP003940Q2 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O./ 14176 DO NOT DETROY RRP0003940C2 DO NOT DE-STROY. PENDING LICIAJION - (29/99) / 39/76/20 (29) / 49/79/20 (27/70) / 37/80/20 (28/69) / 69/90/20 Sco d'ate Ave.

Summary  
The document contains transcribed interviews with STIRHAN B. SIRHAN conducted by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives on June 5, 1968, during the investigation into Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. The interviews occurred at Rampart Division and continued in LAPD Central Jail. Sirhan was informed of his rights but initially declined to speak or provide his name. Detectives noted personal items found on him, including a *Independent Star News* clipping referencing a June 2, 1968, event for RFK at the Coconut Grove and two unexpended .22 caliber cartridges. Sirhan also mentioned prior interactions with an officer regarding physical ailments. The document includes procedural notes on fingerprinting, photographing, and inventory of belongings, as well as references to pending litigation and declassification under Executive Order 14176. A second transcript from the same date describes Sirhan’s dialogue with officers about his leg injury, legal status, and a prior case involving Jack Kirshke. He referenced the Boston Strangler case and a historical figure named DeSato linked to prison escape in 1962. Administrative forms (e.g., Form 613) and procedural details, such as detention time limits and magistrate appearances, are also included.  

Key People  
- STIRHAN B. SIRHAN: Perpetrator of RFK’s assassination; discussed physical condition, legal status, and prior cases.  
- JOHN HOWARD: Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office representative present during interviews.  
- GEORGE MURPHY: Assistant from the DA’s Office.  
- SGT. MELENDRES, SGT. JORDAN, SGT. AUSTIN, SGT. LOCKER, OFFICIER WILLIOUGBY: LAPD detectives involved in interrogation and custody.  
- FRANK FOSTER: Jail division officer present during interviews.  
- W. M. G. JORDAN: Detective/division officer noted in transcripts.  
- JACK KIRSHKE: Subject of a prior legal case referenced by Sirhan.  
- DESATO: Historical figure linked to prison escape in 1962, mentioned in Sirhan’s dialogue.  

Key Locations  
- Rampart Division (LAPD): Site of initial interviews.  
- Parker Center (Los Angeles Police Building): Room 318 where part of the interview occurred.  
- LAPD Central Jail: Where interrogation continued after booking procedures.  
- Los Angeles County Jail, Parker Center: Implied location for detainee interactions and administrative processes.  

Key Events  
- June 5, 1968: Sirhan was interviewed at Rampart Division and later transported to LAPD Central Jail for booking.  
- Discovery of items: Newspaper clipping related to RFK’s event on June 2, 1968, and .22 caliber cartridges found on Sirhan.  
- Legal discussions: Sirhan referenced a prior case involving Jack Kirshke and legal procedures such as jury deliberations and the death penalty.  
- Reference to historical crimes: Sirhan discussed the Boston Strangler case and DeSato’s 1962 prison escape.  
- Administrative processes: Inclusion of Form 613 and procedural notes on detainee rights, detention limits, and magistrate appearances.  

Key Organizations  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD): Conducted interrogations, custody procedures, and administrative tasks.  
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office: Represented during legal proceedings and case documentation.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Mentioned in context of case documentation and declassification under Executive Order 14176.  
- Central Jail Division (Los Angeles County Jail): Implied location for detainee interactions and administrative processes.  
- Internal Affairs Division (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department): Referenced in transcription notes.

RFK Declassified Files

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