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Summary  
The documents detail a series of investigative reports, witness accounts, and forensic analyses from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Department of Justice, and local law enforcement agencies regarding Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Key elements include:  
- Surveillance and inquiries into individuals linked to RFK, including Samir M. Khalaf, Faraj D. Khalaf, and Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, with details about their residences, occupations, and movements.  
- Threats against RFK’s funeral train, including a claim by "Crazy Otto" of intent to detonate a railroad bridge in Baltimore.  
- Investigations into a woman seen at the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination, described as wearing a polka-dotted dress, with conflicting witness accounts and police inquiries.  
- Witness testimony from Sandra Serrano, who claimed she saw individuals near the hotel and heard gunshots, later reenacted at the scene.  
- Ballistics reports indicating the weapon was approximately six inches from Kennedy when fired, with one bullet confirmed to match the murder weapon.  
- A search of Sirhan’s car revealing lead projectiles but no cartridge cases.  
- Court orders restricting publicity during Sirhan’s trial to ensure a fair proceeding.  
- Medical records noting Sirhan had injuries from a horse fall in 1967, deemed non-organic.  
- Communications between FBI field offices and headquarters regarding coordination of investigations, threats, and witness accounts.  

Key People  
- **Samir M. Khalaf**: Subject of surveillance in Akron, Ohio, and California; listed as a student with no occupation noted.  
- **Faraj D. Khalaf**: Listed in credit records with wife Nancy, residing in Garden Grove, California.  
- **"Crazy Otto"**: Identified as a firebug recently released from jail, described as male, white, 45–47 years old, and possibly linked to threats against the RFK funeral train.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Identified as the suspect by multiple witnesses, including Walter S. Crowe (CP member), Uno Timanson (Ambassador Hotel vice president), Edward Minasian (maître d’), Serous A. Mashayekhi, and Lonny L. Worthey.  
- **Walter S. Crowe**: CP member who met Sirhan in 1968, discussed politics, and expressed concerns about potential influence on Sirhan’s actions.  
- **Sandra Serrano**: Witness who claimed she saw individuals near the Ambassador Hotel during the assassination and heard gunshots.  
- **Lorena Kurtz**: Claimed to have information about a conspiracy involving Sirhan Sirhan, though her statements were deemed incoherent.  
- **Edith Claybaugh Grant**: Attempted to smuggle guns into Los Angeles County Jail for inmates.  
- **Ellen Blasor**: Reported contact with RFK at a Las Vegas motel managed by Dessie Knight.  
- **Mrs. Erna Schmidt**: Reported bomb threat against RFK’s casket in Chicago.  
- **Mrs. Haldor Lillenas**: Spoke about sponsoring Sirhan family’s immigration to the U.S.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles, CA)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; Kennedy’s route through the kitchen area was altered due to security changes.  
- **Las Vegas, NV**: Motel and casino mentioned in Ellen Blasor’s report.  
- **Chicago, IL**: Location of bomb threat report by Mrs. Erna Schmidt.  
- **Los Angeles County Jail (CA)**: Site of Edith Claybaugh Grant’s gun smuggling incident.  
- **Baltimore, MD**: Site of "Crazy Otto" threat report and railroad bridge mentioned.  
- **Akron, OH**: Home of Samir M. Khalaf and Faraj D. Khalaf per credit records.  
- **Pasadena, CA**: Location of Bob’s Restaurant where Walter S. Crowe and Sirhan met in 1968.  

Key Events  
- **Surveillance on Khalaf family members** in Akron and California, including credit records and address listings.  
- **Threats against RFK funeral train**: Report by "Crazy Otto" about detonating a railroad bridge in Baltimore.  
- **Investigation into the polka-dotted dress woman**: Multiple women claimed to have worn the dress at the Ambassador Hotel; police questioned several but found no conclusive evidence.  
- **Witness testimony by Sandra Serrano**: Claims of seeing individuals near the hotel and hearing gunshots, later reenacted at the site.  
- **FBI coordination** between field offices (e.g., Cleveland, Los Angeles) and headquarters regarding threats, witness accounts, and surveillance.  
- **LAPD and FBI investigations**: Including ballistics analysis, search of Sirhan’s car, and court orders to restrict publicity.  
- **Political discussions** between Crowe and Sirhan regarding CP activities, anti-Israel sentiments, and leftist movements.  
- **Medical examinations** of Sirhan for injuries sustained from a horse fall in 1967, deemed non-organic.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central to the investigation, coordinating field offices and handling communications.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted investigations, issued APB for the female suspect, and gathered witness statements.  
- **United States Department of Justice**: Issued court orders to restrict publicity in Sirhan’s trial.  
- **Organization of Arab Students (OAS)**: Investigated for potential ties to Sirhan Bishara Sirian; no confirmed affiliations found.  
- **Communist Party (CP)**: Linked to Walter Crowe’s political activities and interactions with Sirhan.  
- **Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office**: Involved in inquiries about the polka-dotted dress woman.  
- **Local police departments** (e.g., Baltimore, Los Angeles): Provided information on threats and witness accounts.

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