</s>BOX NO. 1 Fridck NO. 5 Medicological Investigation on the Death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy by Dr. Thomas T. Moyuchi: 1969 RFK Assassination 2017.0108 1882 1. 2005 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary:  
The document presents a detailed medicolegal investigation of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s death following his assassination on June 5, 1968. The autopsy conducted by Thomas T. Noouchi, M.D., at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan on June 6, 1968, identified two gunshot wounds: a fatal penetrating wound in the right mastoid region (entering the brain) and a through-and-through wound in the right axilla. Internal injuries included fractures of the right temporal bone, cerebral hemorrhages, damage to cranial nerves and blood vessels, and bullet fragments recovered from the skull and brain tissue. Additional findings noted hypostatic pneumonia, a benign kidney adenoma, and microscopic evidence of metallic fragments, powder residues, and tissue damage consistent with close-range firing. Forensic analyses encompassed neuropathology, toxicology, radiography, and test firings conducted on June 11, 1968, using a weapon similar to the alleged assassination firearm. Radiographic studies detailed bullet trajectories through the skull, metallic foreign bodies in the temporal bone, and postmortem removal of fragments. Microscopic examination of brain tissue revealed multiple cerebral hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular blood clots, and spinal cord extravascular bleeding. Clothing analysis included a dark blue suit coat with bullet holes, bloodstains, and fabric markings from test firings.  

Key People:  
- Robert F. Kennedy: Senator assassinated on June 5, 1968.  
- Thomas T. Noouchi, M.D.: Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner who performed the autopsy.  
- John E. Holloway, M.D., Abraham T. Lu, M.D., R. L. Scanlan, M.D., Herbert M. McRoy, James Poppen, M.D., Charles J. Stahl, III, DeWayne Wolfer: Medical examiners, radiologists, and law enforcement personnel involved in the investigation.  
- Colonel Pierre A. Finch, Mr. G. O. Draniis (likely a misspelling or unclear name): Possibly associated with forensic studies or administrative roles.  

Key Locations:  
- Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Los Angeles, California: Site of the autopsy and radiographic analysis.  
- Ambassador Hotel, 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles: Location of the assassination.  
- Laboratories of the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, Hall of Justice: Conducted toxicological and microscopic analyses.  
- Los Angeles Police Department Building: Involved in photographic and forensic documentation.  

Key Events:  
- Autopsy conducted on June 6–7, 1968, following Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968.  
- Identification of two gunshot wounds, including a recovered 22-caliber bullet at the terminus of the wound path.  
- Radiographic and microscopic analysis of cranial fractures, brain hemorrhages, and bullet fragment recovery.  
- Test firings on June 11, 1968, to analyze weapon characteristics and bullet damage patterns.  
- Photographic documentation of bone fragments, brain tissue, and ballistic evidence using infrared and black-and-white imaging techniques.  

Key Organizations:  
- Department of Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, County of Los Angeles: Conducted medicolegal investigation and forensic analysis.  
- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (Military Environmental Pathology Division, Forensic Pathology Branch): Consulted for neuropathological studies.  
- Los Angeles Police Department (Scientific Investigation Division, Photographic Department): Involved in forensic documentation and test firings.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Implied through context of assassination investigation.

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