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Summary  
The document contains a collection of fragmented records related to the investigation into the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) at the Ambassador Hotel in 1968. Key elements include: Thomas F. Kranz, appointed as a Special Counsel by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 1975, concluded that Sirhan Sirhan acted alone in the assassination and found no evidence of a cover-up by law enforcement agencies. The document references hearings scheduled for May 17, 1977, to address public concerns and questions about the case. It also includes FBI communications from May 12, 1977, regarding the release of photographs of bullet holes in the Ambassador Hotel’s kitchen area, which were part of an investigation into the assassination. Additional fragments mention William A. Bailey’s affidavit detailing small-caliber bullet holes in doors leading to the preparation room, suggesting multiple shooters. The text also references Agent Richard’s potential retirement and his expertise in organized crime investigations, as well as claims about unexplained evidence and possible cover-ups involving LAPD personnel.  

Key People  
- **Thomas F. Kranz**: Special Counsel appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to investigate RFK’s assassination; concluded Sirhan Sirhan acted alone.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified as the sole perpetrator of RFK’s assassination.  
- **William A. Bailey**: Provided an affidavit detailing bullet holes in doors leading to the preparation room, suggesting multiple shooters.  
- **Agent Richard**: FBI agent with expertise in organized crime investigations; referenced in claims about potential retirement and involvement in the case.  
- **Clarence M. Kelley** and **Greg Roberts**: Individuals involved in correspondence regarding evidence and investigative concerns.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination; referenced as the location of bullet holes in doors leading to the kitchen and preparation room.  
- **Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors**: Appointed Kranz as Special Counsel for the investigation.  
- **LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department)**: Mentioned in relation to evidence handling and potential cover-ups.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination (1968)**: Occurred at the Ambassador Hotel; investigated by Kranz and other authorities.  
- **Hearings scheduled for May 17, 1977**: Address public concerns about the case and Sirhan Sirhan’s sole involvement.  
- **Release of FBI photographs (May 12, 1977)**: Photos of bullet holes in the Ambassador Hotel’s kitchen area were to be shared with Supervisor Baxter Ward.  
- **William A. Bailey’s affidavit**: Detailed bullet holes in doors leading to the preparation room, implying multiple shooters.  
- **Claims about unexplained evidence**: References to potential cover-ups involving LAPD personnel and missing evidence from June 1969.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors**: Appointed Kranz as Special Counsel for the RFK investigation.  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Involved in investigations, evidence handling, and correspondence regarding the case.  
- **LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department)**: Mentioned in relation to evidence management and potential cover-ups.

RFK Declassified Files

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