</s>Arab " (see Exh. 71-39 & 40); "Kennedy must fall Kennedy must fall ... Senator R. Kennedy must be disposed of We believe that Robert F. Kennedy (sic) must be sacrificed for the cause of the poor exploited people We believe that we can effect such action and produce such results -- the hand that is writing doing, this writing is going to do the slaying of the above mentioned victim one wonders what it feels like to do any assassination that might be some illegal work -- " "Emphasis in the original.) (See Exh .- 71-47 & 48.) Also put put evidence (at Reporter's Transcript page 4373) were two pages (one sheet) of the diary found on the floor at the foot of appellant's bed, which pages Mr. Sloan identified as having been written by appellant. (Rep. pp. 4353-54, 4371-73.) These pages read in part as follows: "Well, my solution to this type of govern- ment that is to do away with its leaders -- and declare anarchy, the best form of govt [sic] -- or no govt [sic]. I-eontend-that What-is-more-democratite-than-to-sheet-a- president The President elect is your best 27. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail Sirhan Sirhan’s trial for assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Ballistics evidence confirmed that bullets recovered from Kennedy, IRA Goldstein, and William Weisel were fired from a .22 caliber revolver linked to Sirhan. Diaries found in his Pasadena residence contained anti-government statements, including “Kennedy must fall,” and references to violence against political figures. Testimony described the search of Sirhan’s home, where three diaries, a Treasury Department return address envelope, and other items were seized. Adel Sirhan, his older brother, consented to the search. The defense highlighted Sirhan’s background, including family trauma from Israeli-Palestinian conflicts, education in the U.S., and political radicalization. During trial, Sirhan admitted purchasing a revolver in early 1968, practicing shooting at ranges, and writing diary entries expressing intent to kill RFK by June 5, 1968. Psychological evaluations noted paranoid psychosis, dissociative tendencies, and discrepancies in IQ scores (verbal 109, performance 82). Sirhan also referenced Rosicrucian teachings and occult practices.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Defendant; admitted purchasing a .22 caliber revolver, practicing shooting, and writing diary entries about assassinating RFK. Testified he did not recall discussing the shooting post-arrest or being handcuffed during interrogation.  
- **Adel Sirhan**: Sirhan’s older brother who consented to the search of their family home in Pasadena.  
- **Munir Sirhan**: Sirhan’s younger brother, present during the police search.  
- **Mrs. Mary Sirhan**: Sirhan’s mother, sole owner of the family residence.  
- **Ziad Hashimeh**: Friend of the Sirhan family who testified about their experiences with Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  
- **Grace Bryan**: Member of a mystical organization who met Sirhan in May 1968.  
- **Martin Schorr**: Clinical psychologist who conducted psychological evaluations, noting paranoid psychosis and dissociative tendencies.  
- **Gwendolyn Gum** and **Peggy Osterkamp**: Witnesses whose names appeared in Sirhan’s notebooks.  
- **Russell Parsons**: Defense counsel for Sirhan.  
- **Mr. Nakhleh**: Palestinian defense advisor who advised Sirhan on trial strategy.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; included Venetian Room, pantry area, and Embassy Ballroom.  
- **Sirhan Residence (Pasadena, California)**: Home searched by Los Angeles Police Department following the assassination.  
- **Corona Police Pistol Range** and **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club**: Locations where Sirhan practiced shooting in early 1968.  
- **Rampart Station**: Where Sirhan was arrested after the shooting.  
- **County jail**: Location of Schorr’s psychological evaluations.  

Key Events  
- **June 4, 1968**: Sirhan attended RFK’s speech at the Ambassador Hotel and later entered the pantry area near Kennedy.  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred in the pantry area; Sirhan claimed he did not remember the act but admitted to killing RFK.  
- **Search of Sirhan’s Residence**: Conducted by LAPD with consent from Adel Sirhan, recovering diaries, a Treasury Department envelope, and other items.  
- **Ballistics Analysis**: Confirmed bullets used in the assassination were fired from Sirhan’s .22 caliber revolver.  
- **Psychological Evaluation by Dr. Martin Schorr**: Included IQ tests (verbal 109, performance 82), MMPI, Rorschach Test, and TAT; noted symbolic aggression and control over destiny.  
- **Controversy Over Schorr’s Report**: Criticized for relying on a book by James A. Brussels without proper citation.  
- **Trial Proceedings**: Sirhan initially requested to plead guilty and be executed but later expressed satisfaction with his legal team.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted the search of Sirhan’s residence and provided ballistics testimony; involved in Sirhan’s arrest and post-arrest interrogations.  
- **Ancient Mystical Order of Rosae Cruciis**: Organization associated with Sirhan’s participation in a meeting in May 1968.  
- **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)**: Sirhan requested contact with ACLU representatives during his arraignment.  
- **District Attorney’s Office**: Engaged in conversations with Sirhan following his arrest.  
- **Defense Team**: Included Russell Parsons and Mr. Nakhleh, who advised Sirhan on trial strategy.

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