</s>24 1 pictures. 2 SGT, PATCHETT; Good enough. I don't know. Maybe 2 he can figure that one, I don't know. 4 A Huh. No, I can't. 5 Q BY SGT. PATCHETH; What were you wearing that night? 6 A White pants. I came -- 7 Q Like that? 8 A No, those were -- no, I was wearing a blue jacket and -- 9 and -- and -- but I had taken my jacket off when I went -- 10 11 12 (End of conversation) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 For: 518 (R-3-4) 2025 RELEASE UNDEREO. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail multiple witness accounts, investigative interviews, and forensic efforts related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Karl A. Uecker, a waiter, described being struck by gunfire while holding Kennedy’s left hand as he exited a stage area through a kitchen pantry. The shooter, identified only as a man with dark hair and a blue work suit, fired multiple shots from behind Uecker before being subdued. Jesse M. Unruhr, another witness on stage, reported hearing gunfire but did not see the suspect. Forensic notes mention fingerprinting efforts in the kitchen area, including stainless steel tables and pan holders. Additional documents reference interviews conducted by law enforcement officers such as Sgt. R. L. Calkins, J. H. Hegan, and F. J. Patchett. Later summaries include witness accounts of a Semitic-looking man renting a car (Dick Vrooman), individuals near the Sports Arena with a sign referencing CIA involvement in JFK’s assassination (Charonne Wali), and a TV director injured by gunfire who identified Paul Schrade as someone who fell after the shooting (William Weisel). The chain of custody for a gun used in the assassination is traced from Albert L. Hertz, who purchased it in August 1965, through his daughter Dana Westlake to George Erhard, who sold it to Adel Sirhan Munir, later confirmed as the suspect.  

Key People  
- **Karl A. Uecker**: Waiter at the Ambassador Hotel who restrained Kennedy after being shot.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Assassinated during his speech at the hotel.  
- **Jesse M. Unruhr**: Witness on stage who reported hearing gunfire but no visual confirmation of the shooter.  
- **Sandor Vanocher**: Claimed to be in Kennedy’s suite and noted a man named Rek.  
- **Dick Vrooman**: Apartment manager who described a Semitic-looking man renting a car.  
- **Charonne Wali**: Witnessed four individuals near the Sports Arena with a sign referencing CIA involvement in JFK’s assassination.  
- **Gayle Watwood**: Heard a man say “Kill Kennedy” before the shooting; described the suspect as Caucasian, 20–25 years old.  
- **Michael Wayne**: Present at the Ambassador Hotel during the speech and detailed observations of the kitchen area post-shooting.  
- **William Weisel**: TV director injured by gunfire who identified Paul Schrade as someone who fell after the shots.  
- **Andy West**: Recorded the shooting with a tape recorder; described crowd reactions and individuals like Rosie Grier and Jesse Unruh.  
- **Albert L. Hertz**: Purchased the gun in August 1965 and gave it to his daughter Dana Westlake.  
- **Dana Westlake**: Received the gun from her father and later gave it to George Erhard.  
- **George Erhard**: Sold the gun to Adel Sirhan Munir at the Nash Department Store.  
- **Adel Sirhan Munir**: Identified as Joe, the buyer of the gun; arrested and subjected to a home search.  
- **J. D. Evans, J. R. Harrison, H. A. Taylor**: Officers involved in interviews and investigations.  
- **Sgt. No Kamey/McKainey**: Provided information on Dana Westlake’s movements and the gun’s transfer.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of Kennedy’s assassination; specific areas include the kitchen pantry, hallway leading to the press area, Colonial Room, and Embassy Room.  
- **Sports Arena**: Location where Charonne Wali observed a group with a sign referencing CIA involvement in JFK’s assassination.  
- **Kaiser Foundation Hospital**: Where William Weisel was treated for injuries sustained during the shooting.  
- **Alhambra, California**: Home of Albert L. Hertz; location where the gun was initially purchased.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Site of Adel Sirhan Munir’s home (696 East Howard St.), where a search for evidence occurred.  
- **Woodcote, California**: Residence of Dana Westlake and her husband Robert P. Westlake.  
- **Nash Department Store**: Located at the northeast corner of Arroyo and Colorado Streets in Pasadena; where George Erhard sold the gun.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, during his speech at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Shooting near the kitchen area**: Witnesses described the location of the shooting, including bullet wound trajectory and crowd reactions.  
- **Tape recording by Andy West**: Captured background noises and immediate aftermath of the shooting.  
- **Identification of Paul Schrade**: William Weisel identified him as someone who fell after the shots.  
- **Serial Number Investigation**: The gun’s serial number led to Albert L. Hertz, who traced its ownership through Dana Westlake and George Erhard.  
- **Arrest of Adel Sirhan Munir**: Identified as Joe, the buyer of the gun; arrested and subjected to a home search by law enforcement.  
- **Interviews with Witnesses**: Conducted by officers to establish the gun’s transfer chain and locate suspects.  
- **Home Search**: Performed at Adel Sirhan Munir’s residence in Pasadena for evidence related to the assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted interviews, arrests, and searches; included Sgt. R. L. Calkins, J. H. Hegan, F. J. Patchett, and Homicide Divisions led by officers such as J. D. Evans, J. R. Harrison, and H. A. Taylor.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in the investigation, with references to Michael Wayne’s activities at the Ambassador Hotel and Los Angeles field office involvement.  
- **Kaiser Permanente**: Hospital where William Weisel was treated for his injuries.

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