</s>Berg stated that there were a few matching individual strations on the bullets, but because of the lack of sufficient well defined and distinctive individual matching characteristics on 47, 52, and 54, a positive determination could not be made that the bullets had been fired from the Sirhan weapon. However, Berg stated that the markings noted on the Exhibits (meaning) the posteroids) showed that a matchbox with the sirhan gun was only a perseverance of the test bullets (a process of orientation that apparent "step away." Berg stated that 47, 52 and 54 had been phased by the experts with the test Bullets (a) process of orientation that apparent circumference had both bullets as they are slowly turned to the gross individual and other matching markings are noted around the circumference had both bullet holes as they were slowly turned in unison of the same type of bullet holes in the same direction. Wolfer either had not done, or is conducted, had failed to record adequately. Berg felt that this phase mark process of 47,52, and 51 with the 1975 test-fired bullets showed a strong suggestion to bullets with the Sirhran weapon. however, Berg was able positively identify and link bullets 47 and 52, the Kennedy and Goldstein bullets. They were sufficient matchmaking bullets also have the same weapon as well as the stations noted for determination and identification. Addi- stionally, Berg also able to positively link and match bullets there were good matching situations noted. again due to fact that the bullets were easily phased and that there were too much attention to the bullets. On cross examination, Berg explained that although bullets 47 & 54 were attempted to be similarities were noted during the phasing process, there were not enough sufficient, distinctive and well defined matching charac- possibly sufficient, these bullets. positively fluent, the two bullets with the same Weapon. However, since Berg was Able to link bullets 17 and 52 with the same weapon, and bullets 52 and 5 with the Same weapon. loose weapon, it must be emphasized, with the strong and diffusing fluent matching characteristics to be matched with thesame weapon. Again, it might be emphasized. threshold of identification used by the several ballistic experts experts refused to give their own formula for what they considered a positive identification and an inconclusive identification. However, however, the experts have experienced members, and use bullets that were also included in their ability to Lowell Bradford also intentionally was able to determine that bullets 47, 54 and 54 have been fired the same gun. Bradford fail that matched with 54, 52 mathematically with 51, deep to an groove was determined to be an individual characteristic. - 31 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Key individuals: 
Robert Kennedy, Sirhan, DeWayne Wolfer, Special Counsel Kranz, Dr. Quentin.

Dates and locations:
June 5, 1968, The Ambassador Hotel; May 2, 1968, Los Angeles; December 31, 1975, Judge Wenke's courtroom.

Significant events:
Robert Kennedy assassination by Sirhan with a single bullet; investigation and trial of Sirhan; discovery of a second gun used in the test firing of bullets; leading condition of the barrel of the Sirhan weapon.

Connections to JFK, the assassination, or related investigations:
Sirhan convicted of assassinating Robert Kennedy; Kranz investigation into the case found no evidence of a second gunman; various theories and advocates for alternative explanations.

Evidence: 
Physical evidence from the crime scene and test firings; eyewitness testimony and interviews conducted by police and intelligence agencies; ballistic evidence linking bullets to the Sirhan weapon.

Findings:
No evidence of a second gunman or conspiracy; overwhelming evidence against the possibility of a conspiracy; conviction of Sirhan upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Key points: 
The investigation was conducted by Special Counsel Kranz; Sirhan's mental state and potential hypnosis were investigated, with some experts suggesting he may have been a "Manchurian candidate" programmed to shoot Kennedy; an investigation into possible communist influence on Sirhan found no evidence of such involvement.

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