</s>1 - Mr. Deloach 1 - Mf. Bishop 1- Mr. Rosen 1 - Mrs. Conrad 1- Mrs. Alley 1 -Mr. Gale 1 - MR. Shroder 1 - Mir. Mohr 1-Mr. Trimbach 1 -mr. Trotter 1 - Ms. McGowan 1 -Mrs. Trottler REC 59-83-581-658 ASSASSINATION OF June 24, 1968 SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA As mentioned previously, twenty-year-old Sandra Serrano appeared on television shortly after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot and claimed that immediately after the shooting of a woman in a polka dot dress ran by her shooting "We shot him." According to Miss Serrano, this woman had entered the Ambassador Hotel prior to the shooting accompanied by two men, one of whom is identified as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. Extensive investigation has failed to substantiate her story. On June 21, 1968, after being afforded a polygraph examination and an extensive interview by the Los Angeles, California Police Department- ment, Miss Serrano admitted that the story was a complete fabrication. An employee of the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte, California, where Sirhan Bishara Siharan was seen practicing with a revolver on June 4, 1968. Claimed that Sirhan talked with a blonde woman at the gun club and it appeared the two had met previously. This woman has been identified as Mrs. Claudia Williams. She advised she was at the gun club with her husband, Ronald, on June 6, 1968 , and Sirhan assisted her on the pistol range while she was previously. Neither Mr. or Mrs. Williams had met Sirhan previously. The receptionist at the office of Russell E. Parsons, Sirhan's attorney, Los Angeles. Received the telephone calls on June 20, 1968; from a person claiming to be John Lawrence of New York City. This caller said that the executive secretary of the Clemens County Council for. Sirhan Sirhan "Down the Angeles" was also called "Crooks" for "Parsons" and will take Sirhan "down that Los Angeles was also said "We were out to get Mr. Parsons" said claimed that Parsons was paid $150,000 to represent Sirhan, He said that there are 250,000 Arabs who were militant and who are not going to Tolson Molch Carpet let Parsons get away with it. Parsons contacted the Los Angels Police Department and requested protection. The police suggested that he discuss <loc_115><loc_902>JHT-hics (20) NOTE: See note page 2 Sollivan <loc_53><loc_923><loc_53><loc_912>Totter Totler

Summary  
The document details aspects of the investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 24, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. Sandra Serrano, a 20-year-old witness, initially claimed she saw a woman in a polka dot dress and two men, including Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, enter the Ambassador Hotel before the shooting. She also alleged the woman ran by her shouting "We shot him" after the assassination. However, Serrano later admitted on June 21, 1968, that her story was fabricated following a polygraph examination and police interview.  

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was identified at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club in Duarte, California, on June 4, 1968, practicing with a revolver. An employee of the gun club reported he spoke to a blonde woman, later identified as Claudia Williams, who visited the facility with her husband, Ronald Williams, on June 6, 1968. While at the range, Sirhan assisted Williams with shooting, though neither she nor her husband had met him previously.  

Threats against Sirhan’s attorney, Russell E. Parsons of Los Angeles, were reported via telephone calls to his office on June 20, 1968. A caller claimed to be John Lawrence of New York City and alleged that Parsons was paid $150,000 to represent Sirhan, with threats from 250,000 "militant Arabs" to prevent him from doing so. Parsons sought police protection, which led to a judicial review for potential safety measures.  

The FBI conducted handwriting analysis on an employment application signed by Sirhan for the Burroughs Corporation in Pasadena, California, dated November 17, 1967. The document was examined alongside other specimens to determine if Sirhan’s handwriting matched questioned writings. The report noted discrepancies and emphasized the need for further comparison.  

Key People  
- Sandra Serrano: Witness who initially claimed to have seen a woman in a polka dot dress and Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel before the assassination, later admitted her story was fabricated.  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan: Suspected assassin of Senator Kennedy; identified at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club on June 4, 1968.  
- Claudia Williams: Blonde woman allegedly encountered by Sirhan at the gun club; visited with her husband, Ronald Williams, on June 6, 1968.  
- Russell E. Parsons: Attorney for Sirhan; received threats against him and sought police protection.  
- John Lawrence: Caller who claimed to be an executive secretary of a committee associated with Sirhan, alleging financial dealings and threats against Parsons.  

Key Locations  
- Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California: Site of Senator Kennedy’s assassination.  
- San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Duarte, California: Location where Sirhan was observed practicing with a revolver on June 4, 1968.  
- Burroughs Corporation, Pasadena, California: Employer associated with Sirhan’s employment application.  

Key Events  
- June 24, 1968: Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- June 21, 1968: Sandra Serrano admitted her story about the polka dot dress woman and Sirhan was fabricated after a polygraph examination.  
- June 4, 1968: Sirhan observed at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club with a revolver.  
- June 20, 1968: Threats against Sirhan’s attorney Russell E. Parsons reported via telephone calls to his office.  
- FBI handwriting analysis of Sirhan’s employment application compared to other documents to assess potential authorship.  

Key Organizations  
- Los Angeles Police Department: Conducted interviews and polygraph examinations related to Sandra Serrano and Sirhan’s activities.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Analyzed handwriting on Sirhan’s employment application and other specimens for forensic comparison.  
- Los Angeles County Superior Court: Considered whether Russell E. Parsons required judicial protection following threats against him.

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