</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 12/20/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) AIRTEL AIRMAIL Via: (Priority) TO : : SAC LOS ANGELES (56-156) FROM/SAC OKLAHOMA CITY (89-94) RUC KENSAILO Re Los Angeles airtels 11/14/68 and 12/3/68. Enclosed herewith for Los Angeles are 22 copies each of two FD-3025 reflecting interview with Dr. JAMES L. DENNIS on 12/9/68, and with CLIFFORD GILLIAND FLITTIE on 12/11/68 ., 2-Los Angeles (Enc. 44/db) 1-Oklahoma City DHS:pwn (3) *. SEARCHED INSDEXED. 2-8/4y SERIALIZED CATED DEC 23 1968 FB1-LUS ANGELES Approved: Special Agent in Charge/S RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 Sent M Per

Key figures involved in the investigation into Robert F. Kennedy's assassination include Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant who was arrested at the scene of the crime and later tried and convicted of Kennedy's murder.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) led the initial investigation, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The LAPD's investigation team, including Sergeant William Burns, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and followed up on leads. The FBI also played a significant role in the investigation, with Special Agent Wesley Grapp working closely with the LAPD to gather evidence and interview witnesses.

The investigation involved numerous individuals, including private investigators and officials from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. Concerns about the integrity of the evidence and potential for contamination or tampering led the LAPD and FBI to conduct a thorough and independent analysis of physical evidence.

Key events in the investigation include:

* June 5, 1968: Robert F. Kennedy is shot in Los Angeles, California.
* June 6, 1968: Kennedy dies from his injuries.
* June 7, 1968: Sirhan is arrested at the scene of the crime.
* June 13, 1968: Sirhan is charged with Kennedy's murder.
* August 20, 1969: Sirhan is tried and convicted of Kennedy's murder.

Key locations involved in the investigation include:

* Los Angeles, California: The city where Kennedy was shot and died.
* LAPD headquarters: The location of the LAPD's investigation team.
* FBI headquarters: The location of the FBI's Los Angeles office.
* Los Angeles County Courthouse: The location of Sirhan's trial.

Individuals involved in related investigations or events include:

* John F. Kennedy: The President who was assassinated in 1963, and whose brother Robert was assassinated in 1968.
* William R. Turner: A suspect investigated by the LAPD.
* Barbara Barnett: An individual interviewed by investigators in San Francisco.
* Ceci Doucet: An individual interviewed by investigators in Lansing, Michigan.

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned include:

* Ballistic examinations conducted by Officer Al Wayne Wolfer.
* Interview with Deputy Chief Robert Hougtun.
* Review of photographs taken by Harry Benson and Mike Salisbury.

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