</s>FD-36(Rev. 5-22-64) F.B1 Date: 6/27/75 51 Transmit the following in CODE (Type in plaintext or code) TELETYPE NITEL Via (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-587) PAW ATTENTION: FOIA SECTION FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (56-156)(C) KENSALT PURSUANT TO BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL CALL JUNE 25, 1975, INQUIRY WAS MADE OF THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT (LAPD) CONCERNING DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF INFORMATION IN THE LAPD FREEMARY REPORT OF THE ASSASSINATION of ROBERT KENNEDY. COMMANDER RAY RUDEL OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES OF THE LAPD ADVISED THAT HIS DEPARTMENIATE IS TOTALLY OPPOSED TO DISSESMINATION OF THIS INFORMATION UNDER THE FREEDOM Of INFORMATION ACT AND WILL TAKE ANY STEPS NECESSARY TO PREVENT THIS DISSEMENTATION AND WILL CONSULT AOR/m/g/s AOR /m/s/g A.O. Richarda ou.s. 00 LA (1) T.T.E. T.P.O ., R.O .. R.D. Richarde

John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. could be assassinated by a single individual due to their high profile and public appearances.

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, was witnessed by at least 70 people, but the theory that a second gun was used has flourished since Harper's affidavit was made public in 1971.

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy and remains imprisoned for the rest of his life, despite doubts raised about his guilt due to inconsistencies in the evidence presented at trial.

The ballistic questions were not raised until more than two years after the assassination when Harper, a criminalist, examined the evidence on behalf of one of Sirhan's defense attorneys. Harper discovered that bullets said to have been found in the body of Robert F. Kennedy were labeled to match them with those found in his car, but they had been destroyed to show they had been fired from another gun.

The investigation into the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy is ongoing, and many questions remain unanswered about the circumstances surrounding his death.

David Sloan provided information regarding a second gun allegedly used in the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, which was investigated by Ernest H. Hornsby.

Carlo Earle provided pertinent information regarding the assassination of Robert Kennedy, including testimony and a letter providing relevant details.

The FBI received information from Ernest H. Hornsby regarding David Sloan's knowledge about a second gun used in the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.

Ted Charach investigated the R.F.K. case and received letters from various individuals, including David Sloan, who asked for help in getting out on bail and mentioned a reward being offered in the Fort Smith newspaper.

Sirhan's conviction for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy has been upheld on appeal, but some have raised doubts about his guilt due to the inconsistencies in the evidence presented at trial.

The fatal bullet and two others that entered Kennedy's body penetrated from behind, although witnesses said Sirhan was in front of Kennedy.

The bullets entered Kennedy at an upward angle, suggesting the gunman was firing from the floor, but Sirhan was standing.

Sirhan's gun held eight bullets, but more than eight bullet holes were found at the scene, suggesting that some shots may have ricocheted or been fired from a different angle.

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