</s>I-77 RAMPART DETECTIVE DIVISION INTERVIEWS - JUNE 6, 1968 KENNEDY SHOOTING DR68-521 466 6-7-68, 1:15 PM - R. A. BELDING #112105 METRO, LAPD INTERVIEW OF - ZATKIN, CAROL, 390 S. HAUSER, WE:6-8229 BUS: 56700 Wilshire (2560), at 938-5261 (PHONE INT. CONrad 6-6-68) ZATKINS stated on 6-3-68), at about 12:20 P.M. sehe entered the elevator in the building where she is employed. As she entered she observed a male and a femalein the elevator. She says that they were: Male caud, 26 yrs. 5,6, 140, dark hair, wearing a tweed jacket, slacks and had on glasses, and that #2 suspect was a: F C 30/32, 5-7, 130, dark hair, unk. clothing but was also wearing glasses. Zatkin thought that they wore together because they were standing very close together and there were no other occupants in the elevator, however, suspects did not talk to each other and suggest it got off the elevator alone. As the elevator cont- inuate up, suspect 11, commented to Zatkin's about the weather; he then stated, "This weather means something. There's going to be a great tragedy to alot of people either today or tomorrow." PR asked what suspect meant and she just snicked. PR stated that the AFTER THE INTERVIEW, Officer showed PR several photographs. Officer. adv. PR that the people in them were not necessarily suspects in this matter. PR was also asked to be sure of any identification she may make. PR stated That the photo of NABIL KHOURY appeared to be suspect #1; except for the fact that KHOURy looks like a A foreigner, and the suspect. did not, or did he have an accent. She (continued) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and subsequent investigations into the incident. Carol Zatkin, an elevator operator, reported observing two individuals—described as a male (caucasian, 26 years old, 5'6", 140 lbs, dark hair, glasses, tweed jacket) and a female (30-32, 5'7", 130 lbs, dark hair, glasses, unkempt clothing)—in the hotel elevator on June 6, 1968. The male suspect allegedly remarked about "a great tragedy to alot of people" before the shooting. Zatkin was shown photos of Nabil Khoury and Beverly Corey for identification but could not confirm their involvement. Joan Linda Zukin, a Kennedy campaign volunteer, described the hotel layout and noted Carol Breshers (head of the Kennedy Girls) reacting to the shooting. Police reports identified Sirhan Bishara SIRHAN as a suspect, noting his Jordanian nationality, prior incarceration in Pasadena Jail (1963), and possession of a 22-caliber revolver. A female companion was mentioned but not identified. Medical records detail Kennedy’s transport to Central Receiving Hospital via Ambulance Unit G-18, followed by treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital, where he sustained gunshot wounds to the right ear and shoulder. His condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his death at 1:14 AM on June 6. Virginia Teresa (Torezi) falsely claimed she observed Sirhan B. Sirhan in a blue Ford vehicle near Melrose on June 3, 1968, but her account was later deemed fabricated under polygraph examination.  

Key People  
- Carol Zatkin (elevator witness)  
- Joan Linda Zukin (Kennedy campaign volunteer)  
- Sirhan Bishara SIRHAN (suspect)  
- Nabil Khoury (photographed as possible suspect)  
- Beverly Corey (possibly identified as suspect #2)  
- Carol Breshers (head of Kennedy Girls)  
- Dr. Miller (Negro Physician)  
- Dr. Bernard Arias (staff physician)  
- Robert Hulsman (ambulance driver)  
- Max Behman (ambulance attendant)  
- Virginia Teresa (Torezi)  

Key Locations  
- Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles (shooting location)  
- Central Receiving Hospital (initial treatment)  
- Good Samaritan Hospital (final medical care)  
- 5th Floor of Good Samaritan Hospital (sealed off for family/friends)  
- Pasadena Jail (Sirhan’s prior incarceration)  
- Melrose and St. Andrews Place (alleged sighting location)  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968  
- Elevator observation by Carol Zatkin on June 6, 1968  
- Transport to Central Receiving Hospital and subsequent treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital  
- Medical procedures including tracheostomy, urethral catheterization, and surgery for a cervical bullet wound  
- Kennedy’s death at 1:14 AM on June 6  
- Alleged sighting of Sirhan B. Sirhan by Virginia Teresa (Torezi) on June 3, 1968  
- Polygraph examination confirming Virginia Teresa’s testimony was fabricated  

Key Organizations  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Good Samaritan Hospital  
- Ambassador Hotel staff and security  
- Central Receiving Hospital medical team  
- Immigration and Nationality Act records (visa applications)

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