</s>The only real solution is to look for a compromise. He does. He finds the symbolic replica of his father in the form of Kennedy, kills him and also removes the relationship that stands between him and his most precious possession, his mother's love. "I. Rep. Tr. pp. 5850-51, 6292-9h.) On redirect examination Mr. Schorr testified that at the time of the conversations between appellant and police officers following the arrest, appellant was in a "dissociate state." Schorr perceived "a striking lack of consciousness, awareness of why he was being detained and the second most striking thing ... was the lack of the usual kind of hostilities that he reserved in responding to questions relating to his monomania." (Rep. Tr. pp ., 6233-24.) "Another point is he almost immediately reverses the role con- sistent with a paranoid mechanism where he puts him- self above and beyond and, instead of being interrogated, he becomes the interrogator." (rep. Tr ., p. 6325.) On recess-examination Mr. Schrörer testified that appellant "can predimeditate," "has that ability," "LaJnd he also has the ability to harbor or have malice" but not "the ability to have a mature reflection 77. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

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The document presents a detailed analysis of Sirhan Sirhan’s psychological state, motivations, and legal proceedings following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. Dr. David Diamond testified that Sirhan exhibited chronic paranoid schizophrenia and dissociative tendencies, with hypnosis revealing automatic writing and statements such as “RPK must die.” However, other experts, including Sergeant Frank Patchett and George Murphy, observed Sirhan as sober and coherent on the night of the assassination. Handwriting expert Mr. Sloan found no evidence of hypnosis in Sirhan’s notebooks, which contained annotated texts on historical assassinations, including references to Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Dr. Leonard Ollinger criticized the methodologies of Schorr and Richardson, arguing their diagnoses were flawed due to improper testing procedures and situational factors. He concluded Sirhan had the mental capacity for premeditation. Dr. Seymour Pollack analyzed Sirhan’s notebooks, noting repetitive phrases like “R.P. Kennedy must die” as indicators of intent rather than psychosis, and dismissed claims of amnesia or dissociative states as denial tactics. Hypnosis sessions with Dr. Pollack and Dr. Diamond revealed Sirhan was not in a trance during the assassination, and his behavior under hypnosis did not indicate psychosis. Pollack ruled out mental illness as a factor, emphasizing Sirhan’s premeditated intent. The document also references Sirhan’s exposure to Rosicrucian philosophy and claims of self-induced “automatic writing,” though these were questioned as potential fabrications or influences.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Accused assassin of RFK; evaluated for mental illness, exhibited paranoid traits, and had a history of threatening political figures.  
- **Dr. David Diamond**: Psychiatrist who testified about hypnosis sessions revealing automatic writing and dissociative states.  
- **Dr. Leonard Ollinger**: Psychologist who criticized Schorr/Richardson’s methodologies and concluded Sirhan had premeditated intent.  
- **Dr. Seymour Pollack**: Psychiatrist who analyzed Sirhan’s notebooks, dismissed claims of psychosis, and emphasized political motivations.  
- **Sergeant Frank Patchett**: LAPD officer who observed Sirhan as sober on the night of the assassination.  
- **George Murphy**: District attorney investigator who noted Sirhan’s lucidity during interrogations.  
- **Dr. Eric Marcus**: Psychiatrist who assessed Sirhan’s mental state, concluding he lacked capacity to form malice due to schizophrenia.  
- **Mr. Orville Richardson**: Clinical psychologist who administered psychological tests (Rorschach, Bender) and concluded Sirhan was in a paranoid schizophrenic state.  
- **Dr. Schorr**: Psychologist who conducted initial evaluations; noted Sirhan’s dissociative state and lack of hostility during interrogations.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s assassination; Sirhan visited the hotel days prior to the attack.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Where Sirhan allegedly purchased notebooks containing annotated historical texts on assassinations.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Where Sirhan was detained and interrogated, with observations noted by Patchett and Murphy.  
- **County Jail**: Site of psychological evaluations conducted during Sirhan’s custody.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; Sirhan fired multiple shots, killing Kennedy.  
- **Psychological Testing (July 1968)**: Tests including Rorschach, Bender, and MMPI were administered to evaluate Sirhan’s mental capacity.  
- **Hypnosis Sessions**: Conducted by Dr. Pollack and Dr. Diamond to assess Sirhan’s mental state and potential for dissociative states or psychosis.  
- **Review of Notebooks**: Experts analyzed Sirhan’s annotated books on historical assassinations, suggesting long-term interest in violence.  
- **Legal Proceedings**: Testimony by Dr. Pollack addressed whether Sirhan’s actions were motivated by mental illness or premeditated intent.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in detaining Sirhan and observing his behavior during interrogations.  
- **District Attorney’s Office**: Conducted investigations and reviewed psychological testimony to determine criminal liability.  
- **Psychiatric Evaluations**: Conducted by experts like Dr. Marcus, Richardson, Schorr, Diamond, Ollinger, and Pollack to assess Sirhan’s mental state.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Referenced in materials reviewed during the investigation.

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