</s>BOX NO. 1 FRidek NO. 6 Copy of Medicelogical Investigation on the Death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy By Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi 1969 RFK Assassination 2012.01/08 1882-

John F. Kennedy's autopsy report reveals a well-developed and muscular Caucasian male with extensive bandaging on the head, particularly in the posterior aspect. The body measures 70-1/2 inches (179 cm) in length and weighs about 165 pounds (74.5 kg), with no obvious structural abnormality in the extremities.

A recent region of elastoplast dressings is noted on the right angle of the scalp, and a tracheostomy has been perforated at a comparatively low level. The head contour is generally symmetrical, with soft-tissue edema and hemorrhage in the right post-auricular region.

The autopsy findings detail the examination of John F. Kennedy's body after his assassination on November 22, 1963. Key findings include:

* The pericardium is intact and encloses a small amount of transparent straw-colored liquid.
* The heart weighs 360 gms and presents smooth epicardial surfaces with no focal lesion.
* Red endocardial surfaces are smooth.
* Moderate right atrial dilatation is noted.
* Coronary arteries are thin-walled and pliable, showing widely patent lumina.

Respiratory system findings include:

* The right lung weighs 490 gm and the left lung weighs 330 gms.
* There is moderate wrinkling of the external surfaces suggestive of atelectasis.
* Dusky discoloration is noted in the hypostatic portions bilaterally.
* Cut surfaces show mild edema throughout.

Neck organs findings include:

* The pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa shows no focal lesion.
* There are a few petechial hemorrhages of the epiglottis.
* Intrinsic musculoskeletal tissues of the larynx show no hemorrhage or other evidence of trauma.

Digestive system findings include:

* The esophagus is lined by smooth pale-gray epithelium with no focal lesion.
* The stomach has a wall of average thickness and a smooth serosa surface with mild gaseous dilatation.
* No evidence of hemorrhage or ulceration is found in the gastric mucosa.

Endocrine organs findings include:

* The pituitary gland is intrinsically symmetrical and within normal limits of size.
* The thyroid gland is symmetrical and not enlarged, with no focal change.

Musculoskeletal system findings include:

* The bony framework is well developed and well retained.
* No evidence of a diffuse serious lesion is found in the skeleton.
* Cut surfaces of muscles show no abnormality apart from trauma.

The autopsy personnel included Thomas T. Noguchi, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner County of Los Angeles; John E. Holloway, M.D., Deputy Medical Examiner; Abraham T. Luu, M.D., Deputy Medical Examiner (In Charge of Neuropathology); and R.I. Scanlan, M.D., Chairman Department of Radiology.

Test firings were conducted on June 11, 1968, using a weapon and ammunition supplied by the Los Angeles Police Department. The post-aricular region was simulated by padded muslin, and the ear was simulated by an animal ear obtained from an abattoir. Firing at close contact showed a circular defect about 3/4 inch in diameter, surrounded by a concentric defect zone of powder deposition.

Photographic studies were taken on June 8, 1968, including infra-red and black-and-white photographs of scalp hair, gunshot wounds, and skin from the right ear. Radiographs of the brain specimen were taken on June 7, 1968.

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