It was 50 years ago this month that Senator Robert F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin. In what is now the first study of its kind, a team of specialists has conducted a systematic review of the medical care he received during the critical hours following the shooting. Their findings offer unprecedented details about that tragic night, while also dispelling myths that have fueled conspiracy theories for years.
On June 6, 1968, the same night he gave his victory speech at the California Democratic Party presidential primary, Kennedy, age 42, was shot three times. He would ultimately succumb to his injuries 26 hours later in a Los Angeles hospital. Much has been said and written about the assassination over the years—including some outlandish conspiracy theories—but surprisingly, no one has ever taken the time to conduct a medical review of RFK's injuries or assess the quality of his treatment.
