</s>Concerning the so-called clerical error concerning People's 55 introduced at trial. Wolfer testified that he had handed over four test fired bullets to the Grand Jury (Grand Jury 5B) and had kept three fired bullets (what Wolfer described as three bullets in bullets in a unmarked coin envelope) and placed the envelope in his desk drawer and locked it. Wolffer felt that for security reasons these three test bullets should be placed in his custody in an that these three bullets remained in this custody until they were trial testimony at Wolfer's trial. In the weeks preceding his 1969 sentimental testimony, Wolfer put the wrong serial number, from the sub- particular Sirhan weapon. someone, whom Wolfer does not recall, the serial number of the before, on Grand Jury on June 7, 1968, which were also in an envelope, had the correct Sirhan gun serial number (352525). These four Grand Jury bullets, 5B, were found by the 1975 ballistics fired bullets introduced at trial, Exhibit 55. Throughout the cross examination of the Wolfer, Judge Wenne that the cross was found by was was the identification of exhibits which would assist the seven ballistics experts in their own test and examination. Wenke stressed that the manner and procedure of DeWaney Wolfer in his examination in 1968, Wolfer consulted and the reason for this consultation and examination was not to be a part of the ballistics examination informations. However, the judge ruled that the experts should have informances. How often, judge ruled the experts themselves. these tests would aid any of the experts himself. Wolfer stated that he put his initials D.W. in very small marketing stated that the he had put this initials in 1975 only with detectionation and oxidation to could find them in the rifle that he had no record or written notes to determine the rifle and grooves of the barrel, or the projection tell a pitch of the bullet from the barrel. Wolfer stated that it could not tell if the barrel revolver itself was in the same condition in September 1975 as it was in 1966. - 57 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

John F. Kennedy's assassination records reveal a complex investigation with multiple theories and findings.

The autopsy report concluded that Kennedy's arm had been raised about 90% when the first shot was fired, with the wounds inflicted by a bullet fired from behind. However, this conclusion was disputed by other experts, including William Harper, who suggested that Sirhan's gun could not have fired People's 47.

DeWayne Wolfer's testimony before the Grand Jury and trial revealed several unanswered questions, including who else had examined the ceiling panels and analyzed the X-rays and wood samples. Wolfer's log was incomplete, and he could not properly identify the time sequence in which he received the evidence bullets.

The ballistic evidence in the Sirhan case was inadequate, but law enforcement agencies conducted thorough investigations and interactions with evidence and personal history and background of defendant Sirhan. There was no evidence to support conspiracy theories.

Sirhan acted alone and was convicted of first-degree murder. The decision was upheld by all appellate courts.

Key findings and events include:

* The autopsy report concluded that Kennedy's arm had been raised about 90% when the first shot was fired.
* William Harper suggested that Sirhan's gun could not have fired People's 47.
* DeWayne Wolfer expressed concern about the possibility of a sham test firing orchestrated only to create confusion.
* The cross-examination of DeWayne Wolfer revealed several unanswered questions, including who else had examined the ceiling panels and analyzed the X-rays and wood samples.

Important names include:

* John F. Kennedy
* Boris Yaro
* Juan Perez
* DeWayne Wolfer
* William Harper

Important dates include:

* November 22, 1963 (JFK assassination)
* June 10, 1971: William Harper was questioned by Deputy District Attorney Richard Hecht.
* August 1, 1975: The hearing at which the motion to halt the test firing of Sirhan's gun was discussed.

Significant events or activities include:

* JFK assassination
* Investigation into the assassination
* Testimony of experts at trial and Grand Jury
* Examination of evidence bullets and test-fired bullets

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned include:

* Bulletistic gun testimony that bullets were fired from Sirhan's gun
* Experts' conclusion that there was no indication of a second gun
* Gross imperfections found on all test-fired bullets
* Repetitive and sufficient matching individual characteristics noted on evidence bullets 47, 52, and 54

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