</s>BOX NO. 1 FOLICER INO. 2 The Killing of Robert Kennedy by Jack Kimbrough AFK Assassination 2017-01-08 and Garth M. Young 1888 2023 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi, Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner of Los Angeles County, testified before a Grand Jury regarding the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), asserting there were likely two guns in the Ambassador Hotel pantry and that the fatal bullet may not have originated from Sirhan B. Sirhan’s firearm. He estimated the muzzle distance for RFK’s fatal wound (behind his right ear) to be between one inch and three feet, suggesting a contact or close-range shot. His testimony contradicted the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) account of the shooting. Following this, Dr. Noguchi faced criticism from L.S. Hollinger, Chief Administrative Officer of the Board of Supervisors, who recommended his permanent discharge due to alleged unprofessional conduct.  

Noguchi was contacted by Dr. Vincent P. Guinn, a forensic chemist specializing in Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), to determine if all bullets involved in RFK’s assassination originated from the same gun. However, no further contact occurred between them. NAA had been used previously in the Juan Corona murder case but not in RFK’s investigation. During Sirhan’s trial, Dr. Noguchi’s testimony was truncated by Judge Walker, who omitted details about a second gun and other critical evidence. The prosecution relied on his assertion that RFK was shot from behind, despite conflicting witness accounts.  

Dr. Noguchi resigned under pressure from the Board of Supervisors but later withdrew his resignation after being exonerated. His testimony and the deletions in court records raised questions about the integrity of both prosecution and defense efforts in Sirhan’s case. Post-trial, several law enforcement officials, including Tom Redding (LAPD Chief) and David Fits (prosecutor), received promotions or judicial appointments, suggesting potential political influence in the case.  

The document also references FBI reports from December 1963 referencing statements by Ana Maria Del Valle and Miguel Cruz about a plot to kill RFK and others, though these claims lack corroborating details. It mentions Sirhan Sirhan’s trial, critiques of LAPD forensic evidence, and Dr. Noguchi’s testimony challenging the official narrative. Appendices include coded text, financial figures, and references to psychological warfare, possibly linked to unrelated investigations or administrative records.  

Key People:  
- **Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi** (Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner of Los Angeles County)  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan** (assassin of RFK)  
- **L.S. Hollinger** (Chief Administrative Officer of the Board of Supervisors)  
- **Dr. Vincent P. Guinn** (forensic chemist, Neutron Activation Analysis expert)  
- **Tom Redding** (former LAPD Chief, later TV commentator)  
- **David Fits** (prosecutor in Sirhan’s trial, appointed to California Appeals Court)  
- **Ana Maria Del Valle** (reported statements about a plot to kill RFK and Ramos DUCOS in 1963)  
- **Miguel Cruz** (alleged to have made similar claims about targeting RFK)  

Key Locations:  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles** (site of RFK’s assassination; described as having a small pantry where the shooting occurred)  
- **Los Angeles County Courthouse** (trial and testimony proceedings)  
- **Los Angeles Police Department Scientific Investigation Crime Laboratory** (forensic analysis)  
- **Santa Monica Mountains** (mentioned as a location of a Nike missile base potentially used for research, linked to psychological warfare)  
- **San Juan, Puerto Rico** (reference to Ana Maria Del Valle’s involvement in 1963)  

Key Events:  
- **RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968**: Described as occurring in the Ambassador Hotel’s pantry with limited eyewitness accounts.  
- **FBI investigation (December 1963)**: Includes statements from Ana Maria Del Valle and Miguel Cruz about a potential conspiracy.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan’s trial**: Focus on forensic evidence, his alleged lack of memory, and challenges to LAPD’s case.  
- **Medical examiner testimony**: Dr. Noguchi’s account contradicted the official narrative, leading to criticism and professional repercussions.  
- **Testimony by Dr. Noguchi regarding the fatal bullet’s origin and muzzle distance**: Contradicted LAPD’s account and omitted in court records.  
- **Criticism and eventual discharge of Dr. Noguchi by the Board of Supervisors**: Later exonerated after withdrawing his resignation.  
- **Use of Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)**: Previously used in the Juan Corona murder case but not RFK investigation.  
- **Omission of critical evidence during Sirhan’s trial**: Including details about a second gun and other findings.  
- **Post-trial promotions of law enforcement officials**: Suggested political influence in the case.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in 1963 investigations and referenced in reports about RFK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Criticized for forensic methods and alleged cover-up.  
- **Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County**: Recommended Dr. Noguchi’s discharge due to unprofessional conduct allegations.  
- **California District Attorney’s Office**: Implied complicit in suppressing evidence.  
- **Neuropsychiatric Institute, UCLA**: Mentioned as a potential research site linked to psychological warfare initiatives.  
- **Civil Service Commission (California)**: Conducted hearings on Wayne A. Wolfer’s qualifications for forensic positions.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Crime Laboratory**  
- **Oakland Police Department Crime Laboratory**  
- **District Attorney’s Crime Laboratories (Santa Barbara)**  
- **California State Attorney General’s Office**

RFK Declassified Files

fbi_experience_rfk-2017_0108-box_001_folder_002-part_1_of_3.pdf

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