Sirhan Sirhan

Sirhan Sirhan is a Palestinian-American man who was convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy, a U.S. senator and presidential candidate, in 1968. The shooting occurred during Kennedy’s campaign event in Los Angeles, and Sirhan was motivated by anger over Kennedy’s support for Israel. He was captured at the scene and sentenced to life in prison. Sirhan's actions significantly impacted American politics and history, symbolizing the intense political tensions of the era. He remains in prison, and debates continue about his mental health and the possibility of parole.