</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 6/28/68 1 ADAM WALINSKY, Legislative Assistant in Senate, and speech writer for the late Senator ROBERT FRANCIS KENNEDY, was interviewed in Room 3277, New Senate Office Building. He said he traveled with KENNESKY in the Oregon and California primary campaigns. During the evening of June 4, 1968, WALINSSKY and Mrs. WALINKSKY had the room in the fifth floor WALINKSKY at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, Califor- nils. WALKINSKY at the Embassy in California. the primary school in the Embassy remained in the suite to watch the television broadcast of KENNÉDY's victory speech in the Embassy Room. After KENNESSKY completed the speech, WALINSKY the embassy Room. WALINSKY was completed the Speech, WALKINKY is wrong with the Senator. After Kennedy completed thespeech, CAROL WELCH told WALNSKY. "PLERRE just called and something is wrong when the Senator." You had better go down and see what is the matter. WALNSKY said he walked into the hall WALNSSKY said he said he talked into the room HENNSKET when CAROL said, "I'm really going down with the wrong with the Senator, said, "Get going" WALNESKY said CAROL gave him a push and said, 'Get going' WALKINSKYS said that he rushed down the stairs and WALNINGSKY said that lot of people in the door of the the room. WALSINKY pushed, through lot of the people of the door and Colonial Room. A hotel security guard in front of the Door would not let WALNISKY in, but it's a press representative spoke to the guard and he he let WALKINSKy through. WALNNSKYsaid he saw Senator Kennedy lying on the floor and KENNEXKY's wife, WELK, was bending over him. WALNASKY saw four or five policemen take SIRHAN SIRRAN out. WALENSKY said she had never seen SIRIHAN before. On 6/28 /68 on 6/29/68 -atWashington, D.C. - File # UFO 173-135 SA PHILIP E. COGHLAN and - 35 - by SA ROGER D. ASHLAND/RDA 6/26/68 Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI. It's property of The FBI is the FBI and is loaned to <loc_69><loc_940>your agency. It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O.E.O 14176

Summary  
The documents detail witness accounts of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 4–5, 1968. Virginia Guy, a photographer, described witnessing the shooting in the Embassy Room during RFK’s victory speech, noting gunshots resembling firecrackers and an individual with a metallic object striking her before fleeing. She observed Bill Barry, Rafér Johnson, and Rosie Grier restraining Sirhan Sirhan, later identified as the assassin. Brian Hamill, a photographer, reported not entering the hotel but witnessing chaos after the shooting, including Sirhan being subdued by staff. Pete Hamill corroborated details about the press room and kitchen area, noting George Plimpion and Bill Barry near the podium during the speech. John Herbers, a journalist, described hearing gunshots in the kitchen and observing Sirhan struggling with staff. Geoffrey Hodgson and Hillary Lamb confirmed they did not see Sirhan prior to the event. Charles Quinn detailed Kennedy’s condition post-shooting, noting he was conscious before being removed. Robert Roth stated he did not witness Sirhan but confirmed the shooting occurred at the hotel. Wallace Turner, a New York Times correspondent, reported hearing three shots and witnessing a struggle involving SIRIHAN STIRHAN (possibly Sirhan Sirhan), while Judy Brand described a man with foreign features near the event. Daniel Curtin, a voter transporter, heard three shots and saw Kennedy fall in the pantry area. Gloria Earr noted four rapid gunshots and observed injured individuals in the kitchen, including a man with severe head injuries. Douglas Dilits interviewed potential witnesses at the Embassy Room, including David Roché and Richard Orfalea. Karl Uecker, hotel staff, identified as an eyewitness to the shooting. Maxie Filer claimed he was in another room during the event, while Richard John Frick, a campaign worker, described confusion near the platform after hearing shots or refrigerator door noises. A "Negro doctor" attended to Mr. Schrade, an injured individual at the scene. The FBI conducted interviews with witnesses, including those at the Embassy Room and hotel staff, as part of its investigation into the assassination.  

Key People  
- **Virginia Guy**: Photographer who witnessed the shooting and described an individual with a metallic object striking her.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified by multiple witnesses (Virginia Guy, Brian Hamill, Pete Hamill, John Herbers, Wallace Turner) as the assassin.  
- **Bill Barry**: Kennedy’s staff member involved in restraining Sirhan.  
- **Rosie Grier**: Witnessed the shooting and assisted in restraining Sirhan.  
- **Rafér Johnson**: Staff member who restrained Sirhan.  
- **George Plimpion**: Journalist present during the speech, near the podium with Bill Barry.  
- **John Herbers**: Journalist who reported hearing gunshots and observed Sirhan struggling with staff.  
- **Charles Quinn**: Broadcast correspondent detailing Kennedy’s condition post-shooting.  
- **Wallace Turner**: New York Times correspondent who reported three shots and witnessed a struggle involving SIRIHAN STIRHAN (possibly Sirhan Sirhan).  
- **Judy Brand**: Kennedy campaign volunteer who described a man with foreign features near the event.  
- **Daniel Curtin**: Voter transporter who heard three shots, saw Kennedy fall, and observed individuals attempting to assist him.  
- **Gloria Earr**: Witness who described four gunshots and observed injured individuals in the kitchen area.  
- **Douglas Dilits**: Public relations associate who interviewed potential witnesses at the Embassy Room.  
- **Karl Uecker**: Hotel staff member identified as an eyewitness to the shooting.  
- **Maxie Filer**: Witness at the Ambassador Hotel with no direct information about the incident.  
- **Richard John Frick**: Campaign worker from Santa Barbara, California, who described confusion near the platform after hearing shots or refrigerator door noises.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of the assassination and subsequent chaos. Specific areas include the Embassy Room (where RFK delivered his speech), the Colonial Room (press headquarters for journalists), and the kitchen/pantry area (location of the shooting).  
- **NBC Burbank Studios**: Where one witness stayed after the event.  
- **University of California at Santa Barbara**: Location where Richard John Frick worked for "Students for KENNEDY."  

Key Events  
- **June 4–5, 1968**: Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel during his victory speech.  
- **Gunshots**: Described as resembling firecrackers or refrigerator door noises, heard in the Embassy Room, kitchen/pantry area, and press room.  
- **Restraining Sirhan Sirhan**: Multiple witnesses reported staff members (Bill Barry, Rosie Grier, Rafér Johnson) and hotel security subduing him after the shooting.  
- **Kennedy’s Condition**: Witnesses noted Kennedy was conscious, aware, and bleeding before being removed to a stretcher.  
- **Post-Shooting Confusion**: Chaos in the hotel with people exiting, journalists attempting to film events, and staff securing the area.  
- **Injuries Observed**: Gloria Earr detailed seeing multiple individuals with gunshot wounds, including a man with severe head injuries and a nurse applying an orange scarf to a wounded victim.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews with witnesses as part of its investigation into Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Responded to the shooting, with officers noted as restraining bystanders and removing Sirhan.  
- **Kennedy Campaign Staff**: Included individuals like Dick Drayne (coordinating press access) and Karl Uecker (hotel staff witness).  
- **"Students for KENNEDY"**: Campaign organization associated with Richard John Frick in Santa Barbara, California.

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