</s>PD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Date 6/21/58 Mrs. RICHARD (DARLINE) MINOR, 2833 Estara Avenue, cocktail waitress, Holiday Inn Hotel, 2883 Estara Ave. was interviewed concerning any information she might possess regarding the assassination of Senator NOBERT F. KENNEDY. She advised as follows: She was employed at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, as a waitress in the coffee shop during the late afternoon and evening hours at a coffee shop in June 5, 1968. She called out" from her hours at 1:11 a.m. June 5. 1968. She called out "She looked out" to her automaton at a.M. June 6, 1968, she then proceeded She departed from the hotel parked in the rear lot of the hotel. to her autonation of a 12-11 A.M ., June 5 , 1968. The driver drove away. As she approached Wishbone Boulevard, she heard the radio that Senator KENNIDY had been shot in the hotel .. shop, she performs her duties as a waitress In the coffee in the KENNIEDY entourage. She served a number of people who were who were Kennedy Entourage, She also served many young people None of the convening Senator KENNENDY and his political campaign. who were denied nothing when he heard heard of a derogatory nature. She overheard nothing when she was asked to suspect a plot against Senator KENNDY's life. Further, she does not recall that she saw SIRIHAN SIRIAN SIRHAN in the coffee shop during this evening of June 4, 1968 .. 5/20/68 Los Angeles, California on at Los Angeles 56-155 -68 - SA RICHAND K. SCHWAB/sro 6/20 /58 by Date dictated The document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI. It's the propertyof the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail accounts from multiple witnesses and individuals associated with Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s activities and the events surrounding his assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Interviews conducted by the FBI describe Kennedy’s speech at the hotel, security measures, and observations of the shooting incident. Witnesses such as Mrs. Richard Minor (waitress), Juan Manuel Pena (housekeeping staff), Robert Rose (journalist), Colette Jamene Thelin (file clerk), John H. Ahrndt (campaign chairman), William Barry (security officer), Juan Braden (campaign organizer), Thomas Braden (campaign coordinator), and Gerald Bruno (upstate representative) provided accounts of their presence at the hotel, Kennedy’s movements, and the shooting. Some individuals noted seeing or hearing about the incident but lacked direct knowledge of the perpetrator. References to "Sirihan Sirian" or similar names may relate to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the actual assassin, though not explicitly confirmed in all cases. Additional accounts from Jack C. Crose (assistant to Jesse M. Unruh), Richard C. Drayne (press secretary), James J. Dunn (staff member), Ann Ferguson (volunteer), BRIN STROLL (individual encountered by Ferguson), John W. Gallivan (campaign member), Colonel John H. Glenn (aide), Jeff Greenfield (legal assistant), Lester Otto Gutman (campaign worker), Emily Insl ey and Jean Mary Main (secretaries), Dr. Marcus S. McBroom (campaign supporter), Hugh J. McDonald (press secretary), James McHanus (campaign worker), George Plimpton (speechwriter), Mrs. Freddy Plimpton (Plimpton’s wife), Roy J. Ringer (speechwriter), and Willard H. Murray (interviewed in 1963) describe Kennedy’s movements, the shooting, and interactions with individuals suspected of involvement. Key details include a route change for Kennedy from the ballroom to the kitchen area, security observations, and accounts of the shooting itself, including five rapid shots fired toward Kennedy. Witnesses reported seeing Sirhan Sirhan (referred to as SIRIAN SIRIHAN) moving toward Kennedy’s head, with others attempting to subdue him. Medical personnel such as Dr. Fred Parrott and Dr. Ross Miller responded to the scene at Good Samaritan Hospital.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy** (Senator, assassination victim)  
- **Jack C. Crose** (Assistant to Jesse M. Unruh; present at the hotel during the speech)  
- **Richard C. Drayne** (Press Secretary to Robert F. Kennedy; walked through the passage where Kennedy was shot)  
- **James J. Dunn** (Kennedy’s staff member; described a change in exit route and heard five shots)  
- **Ann Ferguson** (Volunteer for RFK; encountered BRIN STROLL and witnessed gunshots)  
- **BRIN STROLL** (Individual encountered by Ann Ferguson, later claimed to have been shot)  
- **William Barry** (Security officer involved in the struggle with the suspect)  
- **George Plumpton** (Friend of Barry, involved in restraining the suspect)  
- **Sirihan B. Sirhan** (Suspect identified in multiple accounts; described as firing shots at Kennedy)  
- **Jeff Greenfield** (Legal assistant on Kennedy’s staff; married on May 11, 1968)  
- **Lester Otto Gutman** (Campaign worker in 1963; present at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968)  
- **Emily Insl ey** (Secretary assigned to Kennedy’s staff; present in the Senator’s suite during the assassination)  
- **Jean Mary Main** (Secretary traveling with Kennedy’s campaign; stationed on the 7th floor of the hotel)  
- **Dr. Marcus S. McBroom** (Campaign supporter; claimed to have seen SIRIAN in the kitchen)  
- **Hugh J. McDonald** (Press secretary for Kennedy; managed access to the Embassy Room)  
- **James McHanus** (Campaign worker involved in hotel logistics; interacted with individuals asking about Kennedy’s schedule)  
- **George Plimpton** (Speechwriter for RFK; described being on stage during the speech and witnessing the shooting)  
- **Mrs. Freddy Plimpton** (Plimpton’s wife; corroborated account of Sirhan’s actions)  
- **Roy J. Ringer** (Speechwriter for RFK; worked at the Ambassador Hotel in May 1968)  
- **Willard H. Murray** (Interviewed in June 1963; claimed no involvement in events related to RFK’s speech or shooting)  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Central location for Kennedy’s speech and the assassination; included the Colonial Room, Ballroom, Kitchen/Press Room, and Embassy Room.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles**: Where Kennedy was taken after being shot.  
- **Coconut Grove (Los Angeles)**: Site of a press room where Kennedy’s victory speech was televised.  
- **Wishire Boulevard**: Route mentioned in travel logs.  
- **New York City**: Greenfield’s residence and parents’ apartment.  

Key Events  
- **Kennedy’s victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel** (June 5, 1968): Delivered to large crowds with security concerns; included a route change from the ballroom to the kitchen area.  
- **Shooting of Senator Kennedy**: Occurred during or immediately after the speech; described by witnesses as five rapid shots fired toward Kennedy, with Sirhan Sirhan identified as the shooter.  
- **Struggle involving Barry and a suspect**: Multiple individuals attempted to subdue Sirhan after the shooting, including Rosie Grier, Jack (red-haired male), and George Plumpton.  
- **Medical response**: Dr. Fred Parrott and Dr. Ross Miller responded to the scene at Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- **Investigation into security measures and routes taken**: Staff members noted changes in Kennedy’s itinerary and observed relaxed security due to the victory celebration.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews with witnesses as part of the investigation into the assassination.  
- **Kennedy for President Campaign**: Managed by figures like Jerry Bruno, involved in hotel logistics, press coordination, and campaign activities.  
- **Ambassador Hotel Management**: Mentioned in elevator and corridor access details; possibly influenced Kennedy’s route change via Mr. Uno (phonetic).

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