</s>CHENEY, ROBBIN LEE Mr. Cheney is employed by Pacific Telephone and was in charge of communications for the Kennedy party throughout the state. He was at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968, checking communi- cations. He watched the Senator deliver his speech on the television monitor in the lobby and did not enter the Embassy ballroom until after the shooting. CHERRY, SALLY Miss Cherry was the recipient of an anonymous crank letter and forwarded the letter to S.U.S. Unit. She stated she does not know the person referred to in the letter, Merle Matteson. NOTE: Investigators disclosed the letters were not connected with the Robert Kennedy assassination. CHIANIS, TONI DELORES Telephone #427-3185, was called from Sirhan's residence. Mrs. Chians stated that she used to work at Shakers Oasis Restaurant at the same time Adel Sirhan was employed. The phone call was to advice Mrs. Chianis to report to work. CHIBLY, FORD Mr. Chibly, is the manager of Ernie Jr.'s Taco House, 126 West Colorado, Pasadena. He recalled Sirhan as being a patron of his cafe but could not identify Walter Crowe. CHO, PEARL Mrs. Cho works at the California State College Admissions and Records section, and advised that Abdulajid Abdullah Babbas was unknown to her. However, according to their records he was in December to 1960. Their records disclose that his father of birth is in Dehner, 23, their records were made of receiving a B.A. Degree in January, 1962. She further advises that further pertinent information regarding his records will have to obtained from the Registrar because of an agreement made with the student body. CHRISTIAN, JOHN G. Mr. Christian contacted S. U.S ., investigator Sergeant Gutierrez and stated that he and his associate William Turner would like to be deputized so that they can work with the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the Jerry Owen's conspiracy. He -908- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains testimonies and statements from individuals involved in or observed during events surrounding Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Key accounts include Sirhan B. Sirhan being identified as the perpetrator who fired multiple shots during Kennedy’s victory speech. Witnesses described the chaotic scene in the hotel kitchen and pantry areas, including efforts to treat Kennedy’s injuries. Medical personnel provided details about Kennedy’s wounds, such as a gunshot wound to his right side and shoulder, along with observations of blood clots and burns near his ear. Investigations into Sirhan’s background included interviews with individuals who claimed to have encountered him prior to the assassination at locations such as Pasadena City College, a grocery store, and a gun club. Some testimonies referenced alleged connections between Sirhan and John Antoinette Khoury, though these were later deemed unfounded. The document also includes administrative notes about declassification and references to unrelated individuals or events, such as Lee Joseph Pitts (identified as "Double") and other figures with no direct ties to the assassination.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Identified as the assassin; described by witnesses as a dark-skinned man in his early 20s.  
- **John Antoinette Khoury**: Allegedly linked to Sirhan via a conspiracy claim, though later disproven.  
- **Douglas Howard Dolittle**: Volunteer staff member at the Kennedy campaign who witnessed the shooting.  
- **Dick Drayne**: Press secretary for Senator Edward Kennedy; present during the speech and aftermath.  
- **Retta Drake**: Former manager of a store where Sirhan worked; reported an argument with the owner in 1968.  
- **Lee Joseph Pitts** (identified as "Double"): Claimed to have knowledge about the assassination but failed to appear for FBI appointments.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of Kennedy’s assassination and subsequent chaos in the kitchen and pantry areas.  
- **St. Mary’s Hospital (Central Receiving Hospital)**: Where Kennedy was treated after being shot; details of medical procedures and emergency response are included.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Mentioned as a location where Sirhan may have been seen, though no direct evidence was found.  
- **Pasadena Gun Club**: Site of an unrelated incident involving Sirhan’s identification by a group during target practice.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, during his victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Witness Accounts**: Multiple individuals described seeing Sirhan in the hotel prior to the shooting and witnessing the aftermath.  
- **Medical Treatment**: Detailed descriptions of Kennedy’s injuries, including a wound to his right shoulder and ear, as well as emergency procedures like blood transfusions and administration of Adrenalin.  
- **Investigations**: Efforts by law enforcement and agencies (e.g., FBI, LAPD) to trace Sirhan’s background and connections.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in investigations into Sirhan’s activities and alleged conspiracies.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Provided details about the shooting response and vehicle-related incidents.  
- **Secret Service**: Mentioned in relation to an anonymous letter falsely implicating a William Ertl in the assassination.  
- **St. Mary’s Hospital**: Central to the medical response following the shooting.

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