Forgotten Terrorist: Sirhan Sirhan and the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, Second Edition

Despite the seemingly open-and-shut case of Sirhan Sirhan's conviction for the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, conspiracy theorists have suggested that there was a larger conspiracy or that Sirhan was hypnotized or not aware of his actions. Mel Ayton's book "The Forgotten Terrorist" presents a wealth of evidence to show that Sirhan was the lone assassin, driven by his fanatical Palestinian nationalism and hatred for RFK. The second edition of the book includes new interviews, evidence, and an examination of the RFK assassination acoustics evidence.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 366 pages
\n Publication date: 01 May 2019
\n Publisher: Potomac Books Inc
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The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 appears to be a straightforward case, with overwhelming evidence suggesting that Sirhan Sirhan was the sole perpetrator. Numerous witnesses observed Sirhan pull the trigger in the cramped room of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles that fateful night. Sirhan was subsequently convicted of the crime and remains incarcerated, serving a life sentence. Nonetheless, conspiracy theorists have seized upon inconsistencies in eyewitness testimony and alleged anomalies in forensic evidence to suggest that Sirhan was merely a pawn in a larger conspiracy, a patsy for the real killers, or even a hypnotized assassin who had no conscious understanding of his actions (a common plot device in Cold War-era fiction, exemplified by films like The Manchurian Candidate).

In his comprehensive book, Mel Ayton delves into the life and motivations of Sirhan Sirhan, shedding light on his deep-seated fanatical Palestinian nationalism and his intense hatred for Robert F. Kennedy. Ayton uncovers neglected eyewitness accounts and overlooked forensic evidence, meticulously examining Sirhan's extensive personal notebooks. He revisits the trial proceedings, presenting compelling evidence that establishes Sirhan as the sole assassin, driven by political motives that foreshadowed the emergence of modern-day terrorism. "The Forgotten Terrorist" stands as the definitive account of this pivotal assassination that shook the nation during the tumultuous summer of 1968.

This second edition of the book includes a new afterword, featuring interviews and additional evidence, as well as a fresh examination of the RFK assassination acoustics evidence by technical analyst Michael ODell. Ayton's meticulous research and compelling storytelling make "The Forgotten Terrorist" an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and implications of this tragic event in American history.

\n Weight: 562g\n
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781640121744\n \n