Over 10,000 pages of records pertaining to the assassination of Robert F Kennedy (RFK) have been made public for the first time, shedding new light on the tragic event that occurred almost six decades ago. RFK, brother of former US President John F Kennedy, was fatally shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles in 1968 shortly after celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary. The convicted assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, is currently serving a life sentence for the murder.

Speculation and conspiracy theories have surrounded RFK’s assassination, with his son, Robert F Kennedy Jr, previously suggesting that multiple gunmen were involved, contradicting official accounts. The release of these long-awaited documents by the US National Archives and Records Administration is seen as a significant step towards uncovering the truth behind the tragic event.

The decision to release these records follows a similar move by former President Donald Trump, who ordered the release of thousands of files related to JFK’s assassination earlier. Despite providing more insight into US covert operations during the Cold War era, the released JFK files did not dispel the various conspiracy theories surrounding the former president’s death.

RFK Jr, who serves as Mr. Trump’s health secretary, praised the efforts of President Trump and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in making these files public, emphasizing the importance of transparency in government. The journey towards understanding the circumstances of RFK’s assassination continues, with legal battles over Sirhan Sirhan’s potential release adding another layer of complexity to this enduring mystery.