</s>50-LA-150 VOL LES ser 1-OPEN FBI-CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER LA-LOS ANGELES ASSASSINATION REPORT PART 2 Class/Case M Sub Vol Serial# 0556 158 2 09/01/1988 02/1990 8/11/1202050 RRP00JIC7C 2025 RELEASE UNDER EO

The document details multiple facets of the investigation into Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Central to the inquiry was the "Girl in the Polka Dot Dress" allegation, involving witness Sandra Serrano, who claimed to have seen a woman wearing such attire and Sirhan Bishara near the scene. The investigation included polygraph examinations of Serrano and Vincent Di Pierro, both of whom provided inconsistent accounts. Sound-level tests at the hotel concluded that the noises Serrano described were likely car backfires rather than gunshots. Discrepancies in witness statements and descriptions of the suspect led to the dismissal of multiple individuals as potential matches. Valerie Schulte, who wore a green dress with gold polka dots at the hotel on June 4, 1968, was present during the shooting but had no involvement. Khabar Khan, a volunteer at the Kennedy campaign headquarters, was scrutinized for potential ties to Sirhan, though interviews and evidence showed his accounts were unfounded. Estelle Sterns falsely claimed to have seen Sirhan with guns at the headquarters, but her story was debunked through polygraph considerations and witness testimony. John Khoury, investigated for alleged connections due to his presence at the hotel and employment, was cleared after no evidence linked him to Sirhan or the event. The investigation also addressed Fred Droz’s sighting of Khoury at the hotel on June 4, Joel Fisher’s claims about Khoury’s anti-Israeli remarks, and Judy Groves’ corroborations of sightings. District Attorney investigators confirmed Khoury’s work hours as a security guard at the RCA Building, concluding witnesses likely confused earlier encounters with the assassination night. No association was found between Khoury and Sirhan, though potential links to extremist groups were noted.  

Key People  
- **Sandra Serrano**: Allegedly saw a woman in a polka dot dress but later discredited; her account was deemed fabricated.  
- **Vincent Di Pierro**: Partnered with Serrano in initial claims about the polka dot dress; polygraph revealed inconsistencies.  
- **Valerie Schulte**: Wore a green dress with gold polka dots at the hotel on June 4, 1968; present during the shooting but not involved.  
- **Khabar Khan**: Volunteer at Kennedy campaign headquarters; investigated for potential ties to Sirhan Bishara.  
- **Estelle Sterns**: Volunteered at the headquarters and falsely claimed to have seen Sir,han with guns; story debunked through testimony and polygraph analysis.  
- **John Khoury**: Hotel employee accused of potential involvement in the assassination; cleared after no evidence linked him to Sirhan.  
- **Fred Droz**: Former student who reported observing Khoury at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968.  
- **Joel Fisher**: Professor at California State College at Fullerton (CSCF) who reported Khoury’s alleged anti-Israeli remarks and financial status.  
- **Sanford Groves**: Former student who confirmed seeing Khoury at the hotel; wife Judy Groves corroborated sightings.  
- **Julius Levin**: Supervisor at RCA Building who verified Khoury’s work hours as a security guard.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; pantry area where Schulte was present and where witnesses reported sightings.  
- **Kennedy Campaign Headquarters (5615 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles)**: Where Khan and other volunteers worked; location of Sterns’ alleged encounter with Sirhan.  
- **Rampart Detective Division**: Location where Sterns reported her alleged encounter with Sirhan.  
- **California State College at Fullerton (CSCF)**: Institution where Khoury studied and where Fisher taught.  
- **RCA Building (Hollywood)**: Where Khoury worked as a security guard from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on June 4, 1968.  
- **International Airport**: Location of Khoury’s wife’s arrival on June 4, 1968.  

Key Events  
- **June 4, 1968**: Alleged presence of Khoury at the Ambassador Hotel; RFK’s assassination occurred during this period.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Fisher contacted Droz about Khoury’s potential involvement; Serrano and Di Pierro provided initial accounts of the polka dot dress sighting.  
- **June 6–10, 1968**: District Attorney investigators interviewed Fisher, Droz, Groves, and Khoury to assess connections to Sirhan.  
- **July 15, 1968**: Reinterview of Khoury at Parker Center, where he disclosed his second job as a security guard.  
- **Sound-Level Tests**: Conducted at the Ambassador Hotel using a .22 caliber revolver to determine if Serrano could have heard gunshots; concluded it was impossible.  
- **Polygraph Examinations**: Used on Serrano and Di Pierro, revealing inconsistencies in their accounts of the polka dot dress sighting.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Led initial investigation into the assassination and subsequent inquiries into the polka dot dress allegation.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted parallel investigations, including polygraph examinations and evidence analysis.  
- **District Attorney’s Office**: Conducted interviews and investigations into potential suspects like Khoury.  
- **California State College at Fullerton (CSCF)**: Educational institution where Khoury studied and Fisher taught.  
- **Globe Security, Inc.**: Employer of Khoury for his second job as a security guard.  
- **Internal Security Division of the United States Department of Justice**: Referenced in Khan’s background regarding foreign aid registration.  
- **National Archives**: Mentioned as the repository for declassified documents related to the case under Executive Order 14176.

RFK Declassified Files

56-la-156_sec_002_ser_06-1968-02-1969-part_1_of_7.pdf

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