</s>ISAACKSON, BERD Mr. Isaacson, was a volunteer worker and arrived at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968. He was with Senator Kennedy in the Presidential Suite until the Senator left to deliver his victory speech. After the Senator lifted the acti- vitories on television. After all the Senator finished the act- heard noises similar to balloons breaking and when all the con- and went to the felt something was wrong. He left the suite and went on to the felted meeting was wrong, he saw Sirhan being removed from the hotel by officers. He remembers Sirhan unusual situation regarding the actions and remembers of a on Wilshire, Khan Khan. While at the Kennedy Headquarters from the handwriting could be positively identifigtied. He had the impression that than than we very overbearing and trying to from the session that would also meet volunteers entering the headquarters and essen them to the information desk as if they were his personal friends. on the registration cards. ISACKSON. JUNE (MRS.) Mrs. Isacson was the office manager at the Kennedy Headquarters Mrs. Iasakson was on June 6, 1968, with Mrs. Steve Smith. At on Wilshire Boulevard, West Los Angeles. She was at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968; with Mrs." Steve Smith .. At approximately 11 p.m. 1 pm, they were through the kitchen. Mrs. approximately 11 pm, I am, they knew that the kitchen was the kitchen, Mrs. Mrs. Smith asked Mrs. Isakson if she remembered the suspect. complexioned as asked Ms. Isackson when she was asked to speak to the President. did not recall this incident. The remainder of Mrs. Isaacson interviewed her account of the Khabib Khan incident at Kennedy Headquarters. Details are contained in this interview. ISRAELBY, ILAN Mr. IASAELY, IASaaly came to the attention of investigators when the Squire Halipree Company received a request for a toupee and were unable to contact him. Israrely request for the coup' and a toupee, but that his friends have stated he did not request the past as a joke. (He was bald). NOTE: Investigation disclosed that Israel was not connected with Sirhan or the assassination. IVES, VIOLA (Mrs.) Mrs. IVES, Ives telephoned investigators and reported observing the suspect on the Joe Pyne Show during the Arab-Israeli war. -1008- 2025 RELEASE UNDERED. 14176-

Summary  
The document compiles testimonies and investigative notes related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. It includes accounts from witnesses who observed events during or immediately following the shooting, descriptions of Sirhan Sirhan’s presence and actions, and details about his background, employment, and alleged affiliations. Some statements were later retracted or contradicted, while others provided insights into Sirhan’s movements, medical history, and potential connections to political groups. The text also references investigations into possible conspiracies, though many claims lacked corroboration. Key details such as the blue package, polka-dot dress, and conflicting identifications remain central but lack conclusive evidence.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Central figure in the investigation; described by witnesses as a quiet individual with no known firearms handling. His movements and associations were scrutinized, including his employment at a horse farm and alleged connections to political groups.  
- **Lorena Kurtz**: Initially claimed her neighbor was involved in the assassination but later retracted the statement due to nervousness over Kennedy’s death.  
- **Cheryl Laemmle**: Worked at a pool hall; denied knowledge of Sirhan.  
- **Raquel Laemmie**: Hosted a Peace and Freedom Party meeting in 1968, linked to the Jose Duarte investigation.  
- **Earl H. Laffoon**: Conducted surveillance on Sir,han’s mother and filmed him walking near Pasadena in June 1968.  
- **Lafredo Aida**: Reported seeing three men near the Ambassador Hotel, one of whom she identified as Sirhan.  
- **Michel La Guerre**: Waiter at the Ambassador Hotel who observed the assassination but did not identify Sirhan with a weapon.  
- **Virginia Lahmer**: Claimed a Jordanian bus boy approached her, possibly linked to Sirhan’s disappearance.  
- **Carol Oswald Lambrecht**: Worked with Sirhan at a gas station; described him as polite but noted he left the job in 1966.  
- **Brandon Lamont**: Lived next to Sirhan’s home; reported seeing his car but no firearms.  
- **Dr. Lanz**: Examined Sirhan post-assassination, found him rational and calm.  
- **Ralph Lewis**: Mentioned Sirhan’s membership in the Rosicrucian Order, which he reactivated after unpaid dues.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of Kennedy’s speech and the assassination; key witness accounts include observations from the pantry, kitchen, and lobby.  
- **Pasadena**: Sirhan’s residence at 619 East Howard Street; reported sightings of his car and interactions with neighbors.  
- **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club**: Multiple witnesses described activities involving firearms, including potential encounters with Sirhan.  
- **Central Receiving Hospital (Los Angeles)**: Where Kennedy was treated after the shooting; detailed accounts of the chaos during his arrival.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital**: Transfer location for Kennedy’s treatment following the assassination.  
- **Nutriville Health Food Store (Downey)**: Where Sirhan was known as "Sol" by an employee.  

Key Events  
- **Kennedy’s Speech at the Ambassador Hotel (June 4, 1968)**: The assassination occurred during this event, with witnesses reporting gunshots and a struggle involving Sirhan.  
- **Surveillance on Sirhan**: Earl H. Laffoon conducted surveillance on Sirhan’s mother and filmed him walking to a store in June 1968.  
- **Investigations into Sirhan’s Background**: Included his employment history, medical records, and associations with political groups like the Rosicrucian Order.  
- **False or Retracted Claims**: Several witnesses initially claimed connections to Sirhan or conspiracies but later retracted their statements due to inconsistencies or lack of evidence.  

Key Organizations  
- **Rosicrucian Order**: Sirhan’s membership was noted, though he had previously been an inactive member due to unpaid dues.  
- **Peace and Freedom Party**: Raquel Laemmie hosted a meeting linked to this group in 1968.  
- **Kennedy Campaign Headquarters (Wilshire Blvd.)**: Adelle Leopold reported seeing pictures of Sirhan but no direct contact with him.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted investigations and provided reports on the assassination.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in the investigation, with references to case files and reports.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Mentioned as a location where Sirhan allegedly interacted with students.

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