</s>LA 56-156 the corridor to the kitchen area and was unaware that anyone had been shot until reaching this location and observing a newsman who had been shoot in the hip. PEPPER observing and stood in front of the door in the corridor. closed and stood on the front of a leading leading in the PEPFER estimated that approximately 100 persons were in the kitchen at this point. PEPPER passed through a group of individual senator who lived in the kitchen and individual senator. LIVING LIVENDRY, the former Chief of the Kitchen and in a pool of blood. PEEPPER observed Senator KENNEDY's lips moving but did not actually hear any words spoken. More people began rushing into the kitchen, and the area became quite noisy and congested. At no time of time PEPFER observe anyone in the corridor has a kitchen area where they were photographed as BISHARA he was responsible for anyone who appeared as though he might have been responsible for the shooting. PEPBER remained in the Kitchen area for three or four minutes and then proceeded to a room at the hotel occupied by SUB HARRIS. HARRISS had earlier gone to her hotel room to pack for her travel to Chicago with the Senator KENNENDY campaign party. By the time PEEPFER reached HARRIS, the time BEPPER reached HARRISS remained in a hotel room. shooting on television. PEEPER remained in HARRIPS' hotel room for between ten to fifteen minutes and the then proceed to the lobby where he observed the above described individual, he was being identified as being identical to STIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA. He led from the lobby to the hotel entrance. PEPPEER left the hotel at approximately 12:12 a.m ., a m ., June 5, 1963. - 90 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents contain witness accounts from individuals present at or near the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles during June 4–5, 1968, following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Key witnesses include Carmine Bellino, an IBM employee and RFK campaign worker, who reported unusual activity on June 4 but no direct knowledge of a conspiracy. Paul Van Driessche noted RFK’s victory speech was interrupted by gunfire, though he did not hear shots himself. Jerry Bradant described observing a man with a distorted sense of humor in the Palm Garden Lounge and later learned of the shooting via television. Arlene Brady and her friends witnessed crowd reactions and police guarding RFK post-assassination. Mrs. Brainard and Miss Bredvold reported hearing about the event through news broadcasts but had no information about conspiracies. David Buck, an IBM employee, confirmed his presence at the hotel without witnessing the shooting. Other accounts include Dr. Max Rafferty being escorted from the hotel after the assassination, guests like Floyd Covert and Mrs. Clark learning of the incident via television, and Mauro Chavez in Mexico viewing a TV report about RFK’s shooting. All statements emphasize lack of direct involvement or knowledge of conspiracies related to the event.  

Key People  
- **Carmine Bellino**: IBM employee and RFK campaign worker; reported unusual activity at the hotel on June 4, 1968.  
- **Paul Van Driessche**: Witnessed RFK’s speech interrupted by gunfire but did not hear shots directly.  
- **Jerry Bradant**: Stayed at the hotel, observed a man with a distorted sense of humor in the Palm Garden Lounge.  
- **Arlene Brady**: Accompanied friends to the hotel lobby; witnessed crowd reactions and police guarding RFK post-assassination.  
- **Mrs. Brainard**: Hotel guest who learned of the shooting via news broadcasts; no conspiracy knowledge.  
- **Miss Bredvold**: Reported a phone call with an unidentified man claiming to have seen Sirhan, dismissed as a joke.  
- **David Buck**: IBM employee at the hotel; observed events but no direct involvement.  
- **Dr. Max Rafferty**: Campaigner for California Senate; escorted out of the hotel post-assassination.  
- **Floyd Covert**: Berry Tour Group member; unaware of the assassination until informed by daughter.  
- **Mauro Chavez**: Hotel manager in Mexico; saw TV report about RFK’s shooting.  
- **Mrs. Clark**: Stayed at the Ambassador Hotel from May 31 to June 8, 1968; learned of the incident via television.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California**: Central location for all accounts; RFK’s speech and assassination occurred here.  
- **Embassy Room**: Where RFK delivered his victory speech following the California primary.  
- **Palm Garden Cocktail Lounge**: Jerry Bradant was present in this area during June 4, 1968.  
- **Venetian Room**: A section of the hotel where Everett T. Calvert and Dr. Max Rafferty were located.  
- **Rosarito Beach Hotel, Baja California, Mexico**: Where Mauro Chavez was stationed during the event.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s Victory Speech (June 4, 1968)**: Delivered at the Ambassador Hotel; interrupted by gunfire.  
- **Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred on June 5, 1968, at the hotel.  
- **Witness Accounts**: Multiple individuals reported observing chaos, crowd reactions, and police presence post-assassination.  
- **Escorting of Dr. Max Rafferty**: Removed from the hotel after the shooting to a secure room.  
- **TV Broadcasts**: Guests learned of the assassination via television reports.  
- **Phone Call Incident**: Miss Bredvold recounted a call with an unidentified man claiming to have seen Sirhan, though dismissed as unrelated.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and documented witness statements as part of the investigation.  
- **International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)**: Employers of Andrew V. Cahill, David Buck, and others present at the hotel.  
- **General Electric Company**: Employer of John Cranos, a guest at the hotel.  
- **Western Airlines**: Employer of William M. Davis, Jr., though not directly linked to the event.

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