</s>Rob P. Kennedy 41 68-31 DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND RADIOGRAPHIC STUDIES DONE JUNE 7, 1968, AT THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT. AND AT THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. Report of supplemental examinations done on the brain and various associated bon tissue obtained both at the time of surgery and at autopsy. 2:10 P.M. on June 7, 1966 The undersigned and Colonel Pierre A. Pinck took the fixed and previously partly sectioned brain specimen, along with bone fragments submitted from the surgical Pathology Department, Good Samaritan Hospital, and a segment of skull removed at and include the surgical Crime of the wound of entry to the head and include the surgery of the wounded of entry and the Los Angeles Police Department Crime Laboratory (zone) to arrangement. It was recommended by the Director of the Department. Captain Marion Division of the Los Angeles Police Department, Captain Marion division of the Angeles Police might be better accomplished at another facility. There was, however, at our disposal, the services of the Photographic photography were taken by the Los Angels Police Department and the following photographs were taken at James Watson, Senior Photographer, under our direction: 1. Segment of bone removed at autopsy from the right mastoid region, internal aspect, infra-red at a ratio of reproduction of lill on the negative. 2. The external aspect of the above specimen, infrared technique. 3. External aspect of of theabove specimen, black and white; pan. 4. Internal aspect of this above specimen; black and pan. The foregoing photographs are all 4 x 5 material and all bear the identification No. 68-5731, the autopsy number. 5. A lill ratio photograph of the same; black & white; pan: bone submitted from a surgical Pathogy of Department of Good Samaritan Hospitals under / the 8-2411-68, Pan film; millimeter that included in photograph. 6. An infra–red study, in the same material in the same orientation and at the same scale. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document provides a detailed forensic and pathological analysis of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) following his assassination on June 5, 1968. Forensic radiographic studies conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Good Samaritan Hospital on June 7, 1968, examined brain tissue, bone fragments, and anatomical structures using infrared and black-and-white imaging to assess fractures, gunshot wounds, and internal injuries. Chemical and microbiological analyses of tissues (blood, liver, stomach, brain, lung, etc.) by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office on June 6, 1968, confirmed blood type A positive, Rh positive, and ruled out poisoning or infectious agents. Microscopic examination of organs such as the heart, lungs, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder, prostate, testes, thyroid, pituitary gland, adrenals, and others revealed normal tissue structure in most cases, though some areas showed edema, fibrous tissue deposition, inflammatory responses, or agonal changes like interstitial edema and vascular congestion. No evidence of trauma, infection, or pathological abnormalities directly linked to the assassination was identified.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK): Deceased; subject of forensic and pathological analysis.  
- Thomas T. Noguchi, M.D.: Chief Medical Examiner and autopsy surgeon.  
- Dr. R. Roman: Consultant at Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- J. D. Camp: X-ray technician at Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- Colonel Pierre A. Pinck: LAPD official involved in forensic studies.  
- Captain Marion Division: LAPD unit referenced for facility recommendations.  
- John E. Holloway, M.D., Abraham T. Lu, M.D., Victor J. Rosen, M.D., and Robert L. Scanlan, M.D.: Deputy Medical Examiners.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Photographic Department: Conducted photography and radiographic studies.  
- Good Samaritan Hospital: Site of x-ray examinations, surgical pathology analysis, and tissue sampling.  
- Hall of Justice, Los Angeles: Location of the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.  
- Pathology laboratory: Site of histological examination of tissues.  

Key Events  
- Radiographic and photographic analysis of RFK’s brain and bone fragments (June 7, 1968).  
- Chemical and microbiological testing of tissues submitted to the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office (June 6, 1968).  
- Histological examination of multiple organ systems, including gallbladder, kidneys, bladder, prostate, testes, thyroid, pituitary gland, adrenals, and others.  
- Documentation of agonal changes such as interstitial edema, vascular congestion, and minimal calcification.  

Key Organizations  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD): Conducted forensic photography, radiographic studies, and facility coordination.  
- Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office: Performed chemical, microbiological, and histological analyses.  
- Good Samaritan Hospital: Provided surgical pathology, radiology services, and tissue sampling.

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