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Summary  
The documents contain witness statements and testimonies related to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Witnesses describe events surrounding RFK’s speech, including Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s presence at the hotel, interactions with others, and observations during the shooting. Accounts detail the sequence of the assassination, post-incident movements, and conflicting testimonies about Sirhan’s actions and motivations. Some witnesses reported seeing Sirhan in Los Angeles prior to the event, while others described his behavior or interactions with neighbors, acquaintances, and hotel staff. Medical examinations, bullet analysis, and police investigations into potential suspects are also referenced. The documents include statements from hotel employees, campaign workers, photographers, and others, some of whom later identified Sirhan or provided conflicting accounts. Unrelated incidents, such as a horse accident involving Sirhan or discussions about political conflicts between Arabs and Israelis, are mentioned but not central to the assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Central figure in the assassination; described by witnesses as an Arab with anti-Israel views, employed at a machine shop, and involved in interactions with neighbors, acquaintances, and hotel staff. Identified by multiple witnesses during the shooting.  
- **Jack Gallivan**: Advance man for the Kennedy campaign, described escorting RFK through the hotel and witnessing the shooting.  
- **Leslie Ellen Gerwin**: Campaign worker who heard gunshots during the speech and left the Embassy Room.  
- **Edna Freuh (Mrs.)**: Neighbor of Sirhan’s family, noted his polite demeanor and interactions with neighbors, including an argument involving Brandon Lamont.  
- **Dr. Fuchs**: Medical examiner who treated Paul Schrade after a gunshot wound and analyzed bullet characteristics.  
- **Dr. Gettleman**: Treated Ira Goldstein after a gunshot wound; Dr. Finkel performed surgery to remove a bullet.  
- **Robert Gindroz**: Executive Chef at the Ambassador Hotel, noted Sirhan’s car parked nearby and mentioned a broken ignition lock.  
- **Karen Gillespie**: Witnessed the shooting, reported hearing a male voice announce RFK’s death, and saw an injured woman and man near the kitchen.  
- **Frank Green**: Described a man resembling Sirhan in the kitchen area, later identified as the shooter.  
- **Roosevelt Grieco**: Present in the pantry during the shooting; reported seeing Sirhan flee with others.  
- **Griffin (various accounts)**: Claims of paying $25,000 to kill RFK (later deemed fabricated due to intoxication).  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; key locations include the Embassy Room, kitchen, press room, and Colonial Room.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Associated with Sirhan’s education and interactions with peers like Ivan Garcia.  
- **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club**: Mentioned in connection to Sirhan’s prior activities on June 4, 1968.  
- **Crescent Heights Boulevard**: Location where Edith Goldstein found a green paper bag containing a dress and bra near the hotel.  
- **Rez Restaurant**: Frequent patron location for Habbas and associated with the Shelby brothers.  
- **Golden Garter Inn (Alhambra)**: Identified as a location where Karen Haines claimed to have seen Sirhan with James Wilton and Edward Ness.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination** on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel; witnesses described chaos, shooting sounds, and immediate aftermath.  
- **Witness accounts of Sirhan’s presence**: Multiple individuals identified him in the kitchen or pantry during the shooting.  
- **Evidence recovery**: A green paper bag containing a dress and bra was found near Crescent Heights Boulevard on June 6.  
- **Conflicting testimonies**: Some statements, like Griffin’s claim about paying $25,000 to kill RFK, were later deemed fabricated due to intoxication or lack of corroboration.  
- **Post-shooting movements**: Witnesses reported Sirhan fleeing with others, and some described his vehicle (e.g., a 1966–1967 Lincoln Continental).  
- **Prior incident involving Sirhan**: A horse-related accident in September 1966 was mentioned by witnesses.  

Key Organizations  
- **Kennedy Campaign (California)**: Involved in organizing events at the Ambassador Hotel; Jack Gallivan served as an advance man.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted investigations into potential suspects and received anonymous tips about Sirhan’s whereabouts.  
- **Kaiser Hospital**: Where Paul Schrade was treated after being shot.  
- **Pasadena Police Department**: Involved in the case of Dr. Garner, who operated on a victim with a bullet wound.  
- **Peace and Freedom Party**: Linked to Jose Duarte’s alleged meeting with Sirhan on May 21, 1968.  
- **Rosicrucian Order**: Referenced in statements from individuals like Martha Hardy and Beverly Hartman, who claimed to have met Sirhan at meetings in Pasadena.  
- **Foreign Students League**: Mentioned as a group Sirhan belonged to at Pasadena City College in the early 1960s.

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