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Summary  
The documents detail witness accounts of events surrounding Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5–6, 1968. Multiple individuals described chaotic scenes following his speech in the Embassy Room, including gunshots, confusion, and sightings of a suspect matching Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s profile. Mrs. Tiffany Jonas recounted interactions with security guards and encountering Erwin Stroll after he was shot. Donna Joseph noted hearing noises initially mistaken for firecrackers but later recognized as gunshots. John Rodman Justice observed a suspicious couple in the serving area, describing the woman’s attire. Gabor Kadar infiltrated the hotel via a cook’s uniform, witnessed Kennedy exit through a rear door, and identified Sirhan Bishara Sirhan as the shooter based on photographs. Art Kevin reported sounds resembling gunshots and crowd reactions. Karen Klein, working in the press room, stated she was not a witness to the shooting.  

Other accounts include Karen Klein describing singers at the event but no identification of performers. Henry Kokojan, an NBC cameraman, noted Kennedy’s unusual exit through a rear entrance during his speech. Brenda Kramer, a campaign worker, claimed she did not see Sirhan Sirhan at the hotel. Thomas Littlewood, a reporter, heard three shots around 12:15–12,20 AM and witnessed chaos in the kitchen area, including an individual holding a gun. James Love recalled being told of a change in Kennedy’s exit route to the Colonial Room by a man from New York. Dennis Lopez, present at the hotel but unable to enter the Embassy Room, did not observe the shooting. Richard Lubic, a TV executive, observed an individual with a gun in the corridor and later identified Sirhan Sirhan from photographs. Sherry Marks witnessed Sirhan Sirhan being escorted out of the hotel post-assassination.  

John Marshall, a radio announcer, reported hearing a woman in a polka dot dress shout “We’ve shot him!” before exiting through a terrace door. Louis Goldwoldwit, the hotel engineer, noted unusual activity but no direct evidence of violence. James Menefield described hearing screams and a man with blood on his head after the shooting. Jack Merritt, a security guard, observed a woman in a polka dot dress and a man with a small black object (possibly a radio) during the chaos. Sandra Mettetal, a reporter, was on the platform during Kennedy’s speech and later learned of the shooting via screams. Jeff Brent mentioned being at the hotel but not witnessing the shooting. Multiple witnesses described a man matching Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s profile, though no direct identification was confirmed.  

Key People  
- **Mrs. Tiffany Jonas**: Witnessed events at the Ambassador Hotel; interacted with security guards and encountered Erwin Stroll after he was shot.  
- **Donna Joseph**: Reported hearing noises initially mistaken for firecrackers but later realized to be gunshots.  
- **John Rodman Justice**: Observed a suspicious couple in the serving area, described the woman’s attire (white dress with black polka dots).  
- **Gabor Kadar**: Infiltrated the hotel via a cook’s uniform; witnessed Kennedy exit through a rear door and identified Sirhan Bishara Sirhan as the shooter.  
- **Art Kevin**: Radio broadcaster at the hotel; reported sounds resembling gunshots and crowd reactions.  
- **Karen Klein**: Worked in the press room; stated she was not a witness to the shooting.  
- **Henry Kokojan**: NBC cameraman present during Kennedy’s speech; noted unusual exit route through a rear entrance.  
- **Brenda Kramer**: Campaign worker who did not see Sirhan Sirhan at the hotel.  
- **Thomas Littlewood**: Reporter who heard three shots around 12:15–12:20 AM and witnessed chaos in the kitchen area, including an individual holding a gun.  
- **James Love**: Recalled being told of a change in Kennedy’s exit route to the Colonial Room by a man from New York.  
- **Dennis Lopez**: Present at the hotel but did not enter the Embassy Room; did not observe the shooting.  
- **Richard Lubic**: TV executive who observed an individual with a gun in the corridor and later identified Sirhan Sirhan from photographs.  
- **Sherry Marks**: Witnessed Sirhan Sirhan being escorted out of the hotel post-assassination.  
- **John Marshall**: Radio announcer; reported hearing a woman in a polka dot dress shout “We’ve shot him!” before exiting through a terrace door.  
- **Louis Goldwoldwit**: Hotel engineer; noted unusual activity but no direct evidence of violence.  
- **James Menefield**: Compton for Kennedy Committee member; described hearing screams and a man with blood on his head after the shooting.  
- **Jack Merritt**: Security guard at the hotel; observed a woman in a polka dot dress and a man with a small black object (possibly a radio) during the chaos.  
- **Sandra Mettetal**: Reporter who was on the platform during Kennedy’s speech and later learned of the shooting via screams.  
- **Jeff Brent**: Employee of Continental Recordings; present at the hotel but did not witness the shooting.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of Kennedy’s campaign party and the assassination. Specific areas include the Grand Ballroom, Embassy Room, kitchen area, fire escape, and Colonial Room.  
- **Embassy Room**: Where Kennedy delivered his speech and exited through a rear entrance.  
- **Colonial Room**: Destination for Kennedy’s press conference after the speech.  
- **Kitchen Area**: Location of post-shooting chaos and initial confrontation with the suspect.  
- **Grand Ballroom**: Where the majority of the crowd gathered during Kennedy’s speech.  

Key Events  
- **Kennedy’s Speech at the Ambassador Hotel (June 5–6, 1968)**: The assassination occurred during this event. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, including gunshots, confusion, and sightings of a suspect matching Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s profile.  
- **Unusual Exit Route**: Kennedy exited through a rear corridor instead of the stage area, noted by multiple witnesses.  
- **Shooting and Chaos**: Three shots fired around 12:15–12:20 AM; witnesses described an individual with a gun in the corridor.  
- **Identification of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Confirmed via photographs by Richard Lubic and Sherry Marks.  
- **Post-Assassination Movements**: Sirhan Sirhan was escorted out of the hotel, with accounts from multiple individuals.  
- **Witness Accounts of SIRIHAN BISHARA SIRIAN**: Descriptions of a man matching the assassin’s profile, though no direct identification was confirmed.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews with witnesses and compiled statements as part of the investigation into Senator Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Kennedy for President Campaign Headquarters**: Where volunteers like Karen Klein and Brenda Kramer worked.  
- **NBC (via Henry Kokojan)**: Provided coverage of Kennedy’s speech and events at the hotel.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department**: Involved in apprehending the suspect after the shooting.  
- **Ace Guard Service (Augustus Mallard)**: Assigned to guard the Ambassador Hotel during the event.  
- **Continental Recordings**: Mentioned in relation to individuals present at the hotel, including Jeff Brent and a recording equipment operator.

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