</s>FD-302 Rev. 4:15:64 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 10/15/68 Date 1 RICHARD HEFFNER, Mc Calls Magazine, 230 Park Avenue, advised that on June 4, 1968, he was supposed to go to Los Angeles, California, accomplished by his assistant named EDGE DJORNSON to interview Senator Kennedy for his magazine. He did not go to Senator Kennedy has his magazine, and he did not do not go on to. also his son was graduated from school on June 5, 1968. He has no idea concerning any conspiracy concerning the assassination of Senator Kennedy nor does he have any background concerning STIRHAN B. SIRHIAN. HEFFNER stated that EDGE DJORNSSON did not go to California and thus would know nothing of the assassination. heffner stated that EdGE DJORNSON did NOT 182 10/11/68 New York, New York NY 44-1640 on File # S. VINCENT P. DOHERTY/prr 10/14/68 by Date dictated: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fbi and is licensed to your agency! It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI FD-302 forms from October to November 1968, detailing interviews with individuals present at or associated with the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles during June 1968. Most interviewees reported no knowledge of threats against Robert F. Kennedy, did not see Sirhan B. Sirhan (the perpetrator), and provided no evidence of conspiracy. Some noted chaotic scenes or disturbances at the hotel but lacked specific details about the assassination itself. Key details include:  
- **Edward Kosner** (May 29–30, 1968): Stayed at the Ambassador Hotel for two days, left LA on June 1, and claimed no knowledge of the shooting or Sirhan.  
- **Delores Knapek** (June 2–3, 1968): Reported hearing shots around midnight on June 5 and witnessing Sirhan being taken by police.  
- **Wayne LaChapelle** (June 6, 1968): Stayed at the hotel after RFK’s assassination; no information about Sirhan or conspiracy.  
- **Irwin Left** (June 4–5, 1968): Claimed to have been shot in his motel room (possibly confusion with another event) and had no knowledge of Sirhan.  
- **Loren Lickei** (June 4–6, 1968): Heard about the assassination the next morning but did not see Sirhan.  
- **Ann Lockshiss** (June 5, 1968): Watched TV and learned of RFK’s death; no information on conspiracy.  
- **Mabel Long** (June 4, 1968): Slept through the shooting, learned about it the next morning.  
- **Edith Lucas** (June 3–6, 1968): Did not see anything related to the assassination until later.  
- **Patrick Lucky** (after June 5, 1968): Close friend of RFK; no information on conspiracy or Sirhan.  
- **William Madden** (June 6, 1968): Arrived after the event and had no knowledge of Sirhan.  
- **Allene Maddox and companions** (June 4–5, 1968): Did not see anything related to the assassination until they heard on TV the next morning.  
- **Harold Mansfield** (June 6, 1968): Stayed at the hotel after RFK’s death; no information about Sirhan.  
- **N.R. Marsh** (June 5–7, 1968): Not present during the shooting, had no knowledge of Sirhan.  
- **Harold Mathewson** (June 5, 1968): Arrived after RFK’s assassination; no information on conspiracy or Sirhan.  
- **Paul Mathies**: In Florida covering a magazine, had contact with someone related to RFK’s campaign but was not present during the event.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy** (assassinated June 5, 1968)  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan** (suspected perpetrator; mentioned by multiple interviewees)  
- **Edward Kosner**, Delores Knapek, Wayne LaChapelle, Irwin Left, Loren Lickei, Ann Lockshiss, Mabel Long, Edith Lucas, Patrick Lucky, William Madden, Allenne Maddox, Harold Mansfield, N.R. Marsh, Harold Mathewson, Paul Mathies  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles** (central location for most interviews; RFK was shot here on June 5, 1968)  
- **Embassy Room of the Ambassador Hotel** (where Senator Kennedy delivered his speech on June 4, 1968, and where the assassination occurred)  
- **San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento, California** (locations associated with some individuals’ residences or work related to the RFK campaign)  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy** (June 5, 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel)  
- **Interviews conducted by FBI in late 1968** to gather information about the event and potential conspiracies  
- **Witness accounts of crowd reactions**: Several witnesses noted chaotic scenes, crying, and confusion following the shooting.  
- **Hotel check-in/check-out dates**: Multiple individuals provided details about their stays at the Ambassador Hotel, including departure times relative to the assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** (conducted interviews as part of the investigation)  
- **Corn Products Company** (mentioned as an employer for some individuals, such as Bill Morgan and Dow Holt, who were present at the hotel on June 5, 1968)  
- **American College of Hospital Administrators** (associated with John B. McMillen’s trip to Los Angeles in June 1968)

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