</s>TAPE 4 2891-9 Jesus Perez TRANSCRIPT # 13 47 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains transcripts and notes from law enforcement interviews conducted after Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Witnesses such as Jesus Perez described a suspect approaching the steam table area to inquire about RFK’s movements, prompting staff concern. The suspect, later identified as Sirhan Sirhan, fired multiple shots in the kitchen/pantry area, leading to a struggle and his eventual arrest. Accounts from Freddy Elipson, George Plimpton, Enrique Rabadogo, Jennifer Ranelle, Juan Ramos, Barbara Rubin, Judy Royer, and Michael Anthony Sococoman detail the shooting sequence, suspect behavior, and post-incident observations. Sirhan’s weapon—a 22-caliber revolver with hollow-point bullets—was noted by multiple witnesses, including Sococoman, who confirmed its use at a gun range. Paul Schrade, found dead near the scene, was observed behind RFK during his speech. The FBI and LAPD conducted interviews to gather evidence, while administrative notes reference declassification under Executive Order 14176.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy** (assassinated)  
- **Sirhan Sirhan** (suspect; described as a thin man with dark hair wearing a jacket)  
- **Jesus Perez**: Kitchen worker who witnessed the suspect’s interaction and shooting.  
- **Freddy Elipson (Mrs.)**: Reported proximity to the steam table area during the incident.  
- **George Plimpton**: Assisted in subduing the suspect after the shooting.  
- **Enrique Rabadogo (Enrique Rabago)**: Shared details about interactions with Cordero and post-shooting discussions.  
- **Jennifer Ranelle**: Witnessed RFK’s speech and the shooting in the Press Room.  
- **Juan Ramos**: Busboy who observed Sirhan near Kennedy during the attack.  
- **Barbara Rubin**: Described Sirhan indirectly through physical details and gun characteristics.  
- **Judy Royer**: Staff member who saw Sirhan in the Anteroom before the shooting.  
- **Michael Anthony Sococoman**: Eyewitness at Fish Canyon Range confirming Sirhan’s gun use.  
- **Paul Schrade**: Individual seen behind RFK during his speech, later found dead near the scene.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Central location for all accounts, including kitchen, steam table area, Colonial Room, Press Room, and Embassy Room.  
- **Fish Canyon Range (Monrovia, California)**: Site where Sirhan practiced shooting with a 22-caliber revolver.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968, Assassination**: RFK was shot in the kitchen/pantry area of the Ambassador Hotel after his speech.  
- **Suspect’s Movements**: Sirhan inquired about RFK’s route through specific hotel areas before firing shots.  
- **Shooting Sequence**: Multiple witnesses reported up to six or 100 shots fired, with some noting hollow-point bullets.  
- **Post-Shooting Struggle**: Witnesses described a struggle involving Sirhan and others, leading to his arrest.  
- **Paul Schrade’s Death**: Schrade was found dead near the scene, observed behind RFK during his speech.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into the assassination, including evidence collection from witnesses like Sococoman.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in questioning witnesses and securing evidence post-shooting.

RFK Declassified Files

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