</s>OFFICIAL FORM NO. 19 9/10-100 SAT. NO. 7 SAT, NO. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO SAC, LOS ANGELES (56-156) DATE: 8/13/68 : : SA R. J. LA JEUNESSE, JR. FROM : SUBJECT: KENSALT Re: ROBERT I. RONKA S.U.S. Unit, made available a copy of an interview On 8/8/68, Sergeant MIKE NIELSON, LAPD, with ROBERT II, RONKA conducted by the LAPD on 7/2/68. A copy of that interview is attached hereto. Attid RJL/eb 5/15e-Das SEARCHED INDEXEDEDATI (1) SERIALIZED FILED AUG.13-1968- FBI -LOS ANGELES A.O.Richardsky 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O ., 14176

John F. Kennedy
The assassination of John F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Key figures:
* Bobby Kennedy, brother of President John F. Kennedy, who was shot and killed.
* Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian immigrant who was arrested for the murder.
* Paul Schrade, a campaign worker for Robert Kennedy who was shot but survived.
* Amwar Sayegh, an acquaintance of Sirhan's who introduced him to other individuals.

Investigations:
* The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) conducted an investigation into the assassination, led by Lieutenant Roy Keene.
* The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also investigated, with agents interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
* A grand jury was convened to hear testimony and consider charges against Sirhan.

Witness statements:
* John Rutledge, a witness who claimed to have seen Sirhan shoot Kennedy, described the suspect as dark-completed, Caucasian, with dark hair and wearing casual clothes.
* Jodie Sams, an employee of the Ambassador Hotel, witnessed Sirhan walking down the stairs from the kitchen and entrance to the ballroom on June 3, 1968.

Evidence:
* A gun was found at the scene of the crime, which was later linked to Sirhan.
* Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired.
* Paul Schrade's bullet wound was treated by Dr. Bazlauskas.

Dates and locations:
* June 5, 1968: The assassination occurred at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
* June 3, 1968: Jodie Sams witnessed Sirhan walking down the stairs from the kitchen and entrance to the ballroom.
* July 18, 1968: Bud Schulberg was interviewed by LAPD.
* August 13, 1968: A memorandum was sent to SA R. J. La Jeunesse, Jr., regarding the investigation into the assassination.

Agencies involved:
* Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

RFK Declassified Files

56-la-156-q_sec_001_ser_1--part_2_of_4.pdf

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