</s>2 IA 56-156 Senator KENNEDY then left the Embassy Room via the kitchen area to go to the Colonial Room when Mr. RINGER heard a "popping noise" which he said he thought was the bursting of balloons. He momentarily heard that the noise were gunshots and that Senator KENNETHEDY had been shot. He said he did not not go to them area where the Senator was shot, but watched the commotion on area where he was shot. But watched the confrontation on Senator did not see the Senator after being shot the not recall having seen a woman in a polka dot dress in the area of the shooting. He said he had heard the plans were for Senator to address to the ballroom after leaving the Embassy Room, to address his group that had assembled there Someone changed his plans to where he would be going to the Congressional Room through his plans where he could be going in the Colonial said DICK KLINE, who lives in Pacific Palisades, California, telephone GL 4-1980, told him that he knew fifteen minutes before Senator KERNEDY left the room that he would have been to the Colonial Room on June 5, 1960. by the FBI on June 6, 1960 Mr. RINGSER said he said not was not known who actually changed the route Senator KENNIEDY he said to take, but understood it was done for the benefit of the press, particularly the members of from the East whose deadlines were shorter than the West Coast because of the time differences. SIRHAN B. STIRHANE was the only person he knew who had seen him SIRIAN B. STRHAN was JUDY MARIE ROYER, who said she had been him about an hour before he shot the room in the kitchen Area and she had run him out! He said the shooting to explain something that seriously by the Los Angeles Police Department. During hit and seriously by The Los Angeles police department. During the the interview, MOYER said she did run the main, later identified - 118 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail accounts from individuals involved in events surrounding Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 4-5, 1968. Faye Younger, a staff member for RFK, was present at the hotel during the rally and heard about the shooting via public address but did not see Sirhan Bishara Sirhahan (later identified as the assassin) at the venue. Dr. Max Rafferty attended a victory celebration at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, where he was interrupted by news of RFK’s shooting and remained under police protection. Louise Fitzpatrick reported observing a man resembling Sirhan in the Venetian Room, describing him as wearing light-colored trousers and a blue jacket. Yvonne Belt/Er, working at the hotel’s press table, heard about RFK’s shooting and described attempts to access restricted areas but could not confirm any suspects. Victoria Billings and others at Rafferty’s headquarters denied knowledge of Sirhan or a $20 tip incident. Georgia Bostwick referenced Life Magazine photos of Sirhan. Javier Cueva noted no $20 tip incident. Antoinette Dulanine, Jeff Finley, and Margaret Finley confirmed they did not recognize Sirhan. Daniel Hall, an Area Director, met an unknown individual with a briefcase containing campaign buttons for RFK and Rafferty, suspecting him of carrying a 22-caliber pistol. After learning of RFK’s shooting, Hall and others returned to the hotel but could not locate the man. The FBI documents emphasize interviews conducted via FD-302 forms, noting most statements indicated no knowledge of a $20 tip incident or suspicious activity. Marvene Esther Jones described an encounter with an unknown man who claimed Senator Kennedy had been shot, detailing his physical appearance and demeanor. Other witnesses, including hotel employees and Rafferty headquarters associates, reported no incidents involving a $20 tip or other suspicious activity.  

Key People  
- **Faye Younger**: Staff member for RFK; present at the Ambassador Hotel during the rally.  
- **Dr. Max Rafferty**: Political figure who attended a victory celebration at the hotel.  
- **Louise Fitzpatrick**: Wife of Barney Fitzpatrick, reported seeing a man resembling Sirhan in the Venetian Room.  
- **Yvonne Belt/Er**: Worked at the Ambassador Hotel’s press table; heard about RFK’s shooting.  
- **Victoria Billings**: At Rafferty’s headquarters; denied knowledge of Sirhan or a $20 tip incident.  
- **Georgia Bostwick**: Friend of Pamela Russo, referenced Life Magazine photos of Sirhan.  
- **Javier Cueva**: Employee at the Ambassador Hotel; noted no $20 tip incident.  
- **Antoinette Dulanine**: At Rafferty’s headquarters; did not recognize Sirhan.  
- **Jeff Finley**: Rafferty’s Field Director; described a man resembling Sirhan in photos.  
- **Margaret Finley**: Reported seeing a man resembling Sirhan at the Rafferty Headquarters.  
- **Daniel Hall**: Area Director who met an unknown individual with a briefcase and campaign buttons.  
- **Marvene Esther Jones**: Volunteer in the Venetian Room; described an encounter with an unknown man claiming Senator Kennedy had been shot.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination; venues included the Venetian Room, Colonial Room, and Embassy Room.  
- **Rafferty Headquarters**: Location for political events and press coverage.  
- **Life Magazine**: Used to reference photos of Sirhan Bishara Sirhahan.  
- **Venetian Room**: Specific area within the hotel where Marvene Esther Jones was stationed during the event.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination** at the Ambassador Hotel on June 4, 1968.  
- **Victory celebration** for Dr. Max Rafferty at the hotel.  
- **Witness accounts** of individuals resembling Sirhan in the Venetian Room and Rafferty Headquarters.  
- **Descriptions of a suspect** with a briefcase containing campaign buttons for RFK and Rafferty.  
- **Attempts to locate the suspect** after the shooting, including searches at the hotel.  
- **FBI interviews**: Conducted via FD-302 forms between June 12 and July 16, 1968, to gather statements from individuals present during the event.  
- **Description of an unknown man**: Marvene Esther Jones provided a detailed account of a man she spoke to shortly after the assassination announcement, including his physical appearance and demeanor.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and maintained records as part of the investigation into the assassination.  
- **Rafferty Headquarters**: Associated with Senator Kennedy’s campaign activities at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Central location for the events under investigation, including the assassination and related activities.

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