</s>F.B.I. TAPE #28976 SIRHAN B. SIRHIAN June 5, 1968, approximately 6:00 a.m. TAPE#28976 EXTRA copy 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
This document includes FBI audio recordings from June 5, 1968, detailing conversations between Sirhan B. Sirhan and FBI officers during his detention at Central Jail. The dialogue covers Sirhan’s personal background, philosophical views on justice, and interactions with law enforcement personnel such as Foster, Dela Garza, and McCarry. It also references his leg injury, hobbies like motorcycle racing, and perceptions of authority. A separate transcript from the same date includes discussions between Sergeant Foster and Sirhan during interrogations following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. These conversations address language barriers, citizenship processes, and logistical details of Sirhan’s arrest and detention. LAPD reports describe his transportation to a police facility, medical treatment for injuries sustained during the shooting, and subsequent transfer to the Hall of Justice. Social security numbers are noted in the documents but redacted.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Arrested and interrogated after the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.  
- **Officer P.A. Foster**: Interrogator involved in conversations with Sirhan during his detention.  
- **Officer P.D. Dela Garza**: Participated in interviews with Sirhan.  
- **Officer P.S. McCarry**: Engaged in dialogue with Sirhan during his interrogation.  
- **Sergeant Jordan**: Oversaw logistical aspects of Sirhan’s transportation and detention.  
- **George Murphy**: District Attorney’s investigator present during interrogations.  
- **Judge Joan Dempsey Klein**: Presided over Sirhan’s arraignment at the Hall of Justice.  

Key Locations  
- **Central Jail (Los Angeles)**: Site of Sirhan’s initial detention and FBI interviews.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) facilities**: Including Parker Center and ambulance location (3400 Wuhlshire Boulevard).  
- **Hall of Justice**: Location of Sirhan’s arraignment following the assassination.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **Arrest of Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Immediate aftermath of the assassination, with LAPD and FBI involvement.  
- **Interrogations and interviews**: Conducted by LAPD officers and District Attorney’s investigators, including taped conversations.  
- **Medical treatment record**: Documented Sirhan’s condition post-assassination, including injuries sustained during the shooting.  
- **Transportation to Hall of Justice**: Arranged via private camper due to security measures.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in interrogations and broader investigation of the assassination.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted initial investigation, arrest, and detention of Sirhan.  
- **District Attorney’s Office**: Oversaw legal proceedings and interrogations related to the case.  
- **Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department**: Took custody of Sirhan during his arraignment.

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