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Summary  
The documents detail fragmented yet interconnected accounts of the investigation into the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles. Central to the records is Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, a Jordanian refugee accused of fatally shooting RFK during a Democratic primary rally. Sirhan’s background includes purchasing four boxes of ammunition from a San Gabriel, California, gun store prior to the assassination, as well as alleged confrontations with RFK at the Ambassador Hotel. Police investigations focused on gun registration and post-assassination firearm turnover, with over 180 guns reported to Chicago authorities. Legal proceedings highlighted Sirhan’s potential insanity defense, his trial preparations involving Jordanian legal representatives and attorney Russell E. Parsons, and media coverage of political ramifications, including increased Secret Service funding for presidential candidates following RFK’s death. The records also reference unrelated documents such as press clippings, legal filings, and fragmented discussions about psychiatric evaluations, funeral arrangements, and international responses from figures like King Hussein of Jordan.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Accused assassin of RFK; purchased ammunition in San Gabriel, California, and faced trial with potential insanity defense.  
- **Bishara Sirhan’s father**: Expressed shock at his son’s alleged actions, described as “the blackest day of my life.”  
- **Larry K. Arnot**: Gun store clerk who sold ammunition to Sirhan.  
- **Arthur Alcorn**: Judge presiding over Sirhan’s trial.  
- **King Hussein**: Jordanian monarch who commented on the assassination.  
- **Caroline Kennedy**: Sister of RFK, present at his funeral.  
- **Russell E. Parsons**: Attorney representing Sirhan in legal proceedings.  
- **Jordanian lawyers**: Four legal representatives involved in Sirhan’s defense.  
- **Ted Kennedy**: Brother of RFK; mentioned in political and media contexts.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination and trial proceedings.  
- **San Gabriel, California**: Gun store where Sirhan purchased ammunition.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Center for gun registration reports and Secret Service funding discussions.  
- **Jordan**: Sirhan’s origin; his father sought mercy there, and Jordanian lawyers represented him.  
- **Mexico City**: Mentioned in police inquiries into potential plots involving U.S. agents.  
- **New York City** and **Arlington National Cemetery**: Locations of RFK’s funeral arrangements and burial.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (June 5, 1968)**: Occurred at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; Sirhan was charged with murder.  
- **Sirhan’s alleged purchase of ammunition**: Four boxes bought from a San Gabriel gun store prior to the assassination.  
- **Post-assassination gun registration investigations**: Over 180 firearms reported to Chicago authorities.  
- **Legal proceedings and trial preparations**: Included psychiatric examination motions, potential insanity defense arguments, and involvement of Jordanian legal representatives.  
- **Media coverage and political responses**: Reports on Secret Service funding increases, RFK’s campaign activities, and international reactions from Jordan.  
- **Funeral arrangements**: RFK’s burial at Arlington National Cemetery; Caroline Kennedy present at services.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in investigations and declassified materials under Executive Order 14176.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Conducted post-assassination gun registration inquiries and Sirhan’s arrest.  
- **U.S. District Court (Los Angeles)**: Presided over Sirhan’s trial.  
- **Mexican federal police**: Mentioned in investigations into potential plots involving U.S. agents.  
- **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)**: Referenced in legal proceedings and Sirhan’s defense context.  
- **Jordanian Bar Association**: Selected lawyers for Sirhan’s defense.  
- **Chicago Tribune, Chicago Daily News**: Media outlets reporting on RFK’s campaign and aftermath.

RFK Declassified Files

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