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Summary  
The documents detail various aspects of the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) assassination investigation, including evidence handling, witness interviews, and cross-jurisdictional FBI-LAPD coordination. Key elements include:  
- A property report referencing evidence item No. 143, a tape roll (approx. 1,800 feet) provided by Frank Burns Jr., booked as evidence on August 22, 1968.  
- A campaign poster with RFK’s photograph found in a trash can at Conjojo Community Park, Thousand Oaks, California (May 20–24, 1968), later submitted to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).  
- An LAPD Scientific Investigation Division (SID) report analyzing shell casings from the assassination scene, which did not match those recovered from Sirhan Sirhan’s weapon (a 22-caliber revolver).  
- A property report documenting IRA Goldstein’s gray trousers worn during an attack at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- References to John Failey’s involvement in the investigation, including a polygraph examination request status.  
- LAPD efforts to identify individuals present in an ambulance transporting RFK from the Ambassador Hotel to Central Receiving Hospital after his shooting, noting William “Bill” Barry as one of two individuals in the front seat.  
- FBI and LAPD investigations into potential threats linked to RFK’s assassination, including interviews with Munir B. Stirhan regarding David Myers’ whereabouts and efforts to contact Roland McDonald about Maldonado (also known as Rijk).  
- FBI SACs in Los Angeles and El Paso confirming no evidence of planned violence related to RFK’s assassination by August 27–28, 1968.  
- A memorandum noting Marion Rollins’ claim that she provided FBI agent Kurt Holt with information about Sirhan Sirhan, identified in a photo from an Indian Center meeting in San Francisco on December 6, 1967.  
- References to Cuban Power group members linked to bombings in Los Angeles on July 19, 1968, and informants like Pedro Martinez Castro providing details about Carlos Hurtado’s encounters with suspects (Garcia and Soto).  
- Legal challenges in obtaining RFK’s autopsy report due to restrictions on releasing medical records.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Arrested on June 5, 1968; his weapon (22-caliber revolver) and shell casings were analyzed but not linked to evidence from RFK’s assassination.  
- **Frank Burns Jr.**: Provided a tape roll as evidence in an LAPD property report dated August 22, 1968.  
- **IRA Goldstein**: Wore gray trousers during an attack at the Ambassador Hotel; his clothing was documented in a property report.  
- **John Failey**: Involved in the investigation; his statements were scrutinized, with indications of fabricated accounts.  
- **Munir B. Stirhan**: Interviewed regarding David Myers’ whereabouts in 1966–1968.  
- **David Myers**: Arrested in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1966; linked to Sirihan’s investigation.  
- **Roland McDonald**: Proprietor of Hillcrest Antique Inn; provided details about Maldonado’s employment and personal life.  
- **Maldonado (Rijk)**: Terminated from employment in Central America; his wife left the U.S. for legal action.  
- **William “Bill” Barry**: Identified as one of two individuals in the ambulance with RFK after his shooting.  
- **Marion Rollins**: Complainant who claimed to have provided FBI agent Kurt Holt with information about Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Carlos Hurtado**: Informant linked to Cuban Power group and bombings in Los Angeles on July 19, 1968.  
- **Pedro Martinez Castro**: Informant providing details about Hurtado’s meetings with suspects (Garcia and Soto).  
- **George Katsaf Juros**: Mentioned in FBI communications regarding investigations.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to LAPD operations, the Ambassador Hotel, and Central Receiving Hospital.  
- **Thousand Oaks, California**: Site where a campaign poster bearing RFK’s image was found in a trash can.  
- **Ventura County Sheriff’s Office**: Received the campaign poster from Park Ranger on June 6, 1968.  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Location of IRA Goldstein’s attack and RFK’s assassination.  
- **Flagstaff, Arizona**: Site of David Myers’ 1966 arrest.  
- **Hillcrest Antique Inn (Pasadena, California)**: Associated with Maldonado’s employment history.  
- **El Paso, Texas**: FBI office reported no evidence of planned violence related to RFK’s assassination.  
- **San Francisco**: Site of an Indian Center meeting where Sirhan Sirhan was allegedly identified in a photo on December 6, 1967.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Robert F. Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; subsequent investigation focused on identifying individuals present in the ambulance transporting him to Central Receiving Hospital.  
- **May 20–24, 1968**: Campaign poster with RFK’s photograph discovered in Thousand Oaks.  
- **July 3, 1968**: SID latent prints analysis of a campaign poster and book titled *Assassination by Ben Abro*.  
- **August 6–9, 1968**: LAPD and FBI efforts to locate David Myers and Maldonado, with no conclusive results.  
- **August 27–28, 1968**: FBI SACs in Los Angeles and El Paso confirmed no evidence of planned violence linked to RFK’s assassination.  
- **September 3, 1968**: FBI reported on George Katsaf Juros and Sirihan, noting discrepancies in photographic identification.  
- **July 19, 1968**: Cuban Power group bombings in Los Angeles; informants like Pedro Martinez Castro provided details about Carlos Hurtado’s encounters with suspects (Garcia and Soto).  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted property reports, evidence analysis, and investigative operations.  
- **Scientific Investigation Division (SID)**: Analyzed latent prints and shell casings.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Coordinated with LAPD and other SACs to assess threats and gather intelligence on potential suspects.  
- **Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Offices**: Including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Springfield, involved in cross-jurisdictional communication and case management under the KENSALT project.  
- **Ventura County Sheriff’s Office**: Received and transferred the campaign poster to LAPD.

RFK Declassified Files

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