CIA & The Secret Assassination Files-Jefferson Mobley

On June 21, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

cia jfk October, 2017, will mark a turning point in American history. Pursuant to the JFK Records Act of 1992, all remaining classified files relating to the assassination of President John Kennedy are slated to be released to the American public. If no opposition is received from the FBI, CIA or any government agency with a vested interest in the files, more than 3,000 pages of once classified documents will be disclosed more than 50 years after Kennedy’s tragic death on the streets of Dallas, Texas.

While the news of this possible release of thousands of documents is uplifting, it also raises concerns about the U.S. intelligence community and its prior actions under Kennedy’s administration. Researchers of JFK’s murder have long suspected the involvement of the CIA of having a role in the murder. And although no one at the CIA was ever officially charged or prosecuted for Kennedy’s death, there were many actions of the agency that were not only strange but deeply disturbing. The House Select Committee on Assassinations served to shed light on the mysterious agency whose cover had been slowly lifted as a result of the Watergate investigation and the failed counterintelligence activities James J. Angleton, arguably the most mysterious figure in CIA history. The American public learned of the infamous actions of the agency in places such as Nazi Germany, Iraq, Guatemala and Cuba. The alliance with Italian-American gangsters and the smuggling of arms and ammunition to Cuban rebels opened the eyes of many Americans unaware of the true activities of the secretive agency. If the documents are released next October, just what exactly could that mean for the CIA and the American public? Jefferson Morley seeks to answer those questions in this short analysis of the many unanswered questions regarding the CIA and the death of John F. Kennedy.

A study of the assassination produces an endless amount of names, places, times and locations. Like a never-ending puzzle, it’s a mystery that has grown deeper over time. But as the layers of complexity have been peeled off, names and faces have been matched putting together crucial pieces of the crime. Among those faces which are known to long-term investigators, assassination researchers and mentioned in this book are David Morales, David Atlee Phillips, Richard Helms, and the legendary and infamous William Harvey. While none of the aforementioned were ever charged with any crime relating to Kennedy’s death, their names have come up more than once over the years as suspects who may have taken part in the plan to murder Kennedy or in the actions to cover up the crime. The documents slated for release contain pages of information relating to most of these complex figures. Morley touches briefly on the lives of these former intelligence legends giving a primer of what could possibly come forth with the release of the once classified records.

The murder of John F. Kennedy continues to haunt the United States and is by far the most infamous murder of a government official in United States history. To the young generation of America, Kennedy is a remnant of a very distant past, but for older Americans, his death was a turning point in the direction and history of the United States. Some have speculated that the truth about JFK’s murder would never been known, at least not in this lifetime. The release of the records in October, 2017 gives hope that the truth may eventually come out and possibly in this lifetime. And as Morley has pointed out, the CIA may have serious cause for concern.

Retired Dallas Police Chief Jesse Curry reveals his personal JFK Assassination File-Jesse Curry

On May 3, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

71osgnowlrl Chief Curry had been in the lead car of the motorcade making him a crucial eye-witness to the events in Dealey Plaza. He gave his testimony before the Warren Commission on April 15, 1964. This limited collector’s edition of Curry’s book reveals the beliefs of the former chief and sheds slight on several interesting parts of the crime that have never been fully explained. Curry is frank and to the point making it clear that the book is not intended to support the Warren Commission’s conclusions or any other conclusions that have been made about the crime. He further states that it is up to each person to make up their mind on what they think really happened on that day. Provided in the book are miscellaneous pieces of evidence such as documentation taken off of Oswald, homicide reports and statements of officers of the force regarding the custody of Oswald and the alleged relationship between Jack Ruby and the Dallas Police.

In the years that have passed since the release of Curry’s book, a staggering amount of information has come to light regarding the events of that day. And what we know now conflicts with some of the statements in Curry’s book. But whether Curry was unaware of these facts or misstated certain facts is knowledge he took with him to the grave. In fairness, the book was never intended to be a smoking gun about the crime but rather the recollections of the top office in the Dallas Police at the time. With that being said, I think it’s a good read and unquestionably relevant to the growing amount of literature regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

ASIN: B0006CZR8M

Double Cross: The Explosive Inside Story of the Mobster Who Controlled America-Sam Giancana,Chuck Giancana and Bettina Giancana

On May 1, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In Organized CrimeLeave a comment

June 19, 1975-Former boss of the Chicago mafia, Sam “Mooney” Giancana is shot and killed in the basement kitchen of his home in Oak Park, IL. Giancana had been extradited from Cuernavaca, Mexico and was scheduled to give testimony to the newly formed Church Committee. Some have speculated that his murder was to silence the old mafioso in the fear that he might reveal an unknown number of secrets about the American mafia and its relationship with the Unites Government. His death shocks the nation and raises many more questions about the events in Cuba, Chicago and Dallas, Texas. For several decades, he ruled Chicago with an iron fist and was privy to nearly every major event to occur in the Windy City.

‘Double Cross’ is the inside story of Giancana’s life by his younger brother, the late Chuck Giancana, Sam’s nephew also named Sam and Bettina Giancana, a published author and recognized expert in the field of organized crime. The book is written like a novel but it is far from fiction and this story of the mobster who controlled America is one of the most revealing books I have ever read and helps to reader to understand just how powerful the mafia had become in the United States. Years before the RICO act was designed and used by prosecutors to break the backbone of organized crime, the mafia controlled nearly every aspect of American society. And among these power players was none other than Sam Giancana, whose reach stretched from all corners of the country, countries abroad and even to the oval office. The son of Italian immigrants learned the tricks of the trade through the hard knocks of life on the gritty streets of Chicago which at the time, was the city known to be a haven for organized crime featuring such characters as Hymie Weiss, Al Capone, George “Bugs” Moran and Dion O’Banion to name a few. And his stint in Joliet prison served to toughen his character making a more hardened and remorseless gangster. His brother Chuck, at his brother’s side for most of their lives, recalls their discussion about the events of the day and the secret world of the Syndicate. And as we listen to Chuck while he tells us what he remembers, we begin to see a very dark portrait of a dangerous, power-hungry, merciless and intelligent person fully entrenched in the underworld where he would remain for the rest of his life.

When John F. Kennedy’s election campaign began to pick up steam, it became evident that some states would need more attention than others. An Irish-Catholic had never been elected President and many of the toughest states were Protestant strongholds. One more than one occasion, it has been alleged that Joe Kennedy bought the election for his son. We do know that Richard Nixon’s campaign wanted a recount, but their efforts were nipped in the bud by officials in Illinois. If Chuck’s words ring true and other sources are to be believed, then this book’s revelations about more campaign secrets will serve to undercut all that we thought we knew about past elections. Those familiar with the Kenned family and the history of Joe Kennedy’s wealthy empire will be fully aware of the bootlegging of illegal liquor that helped him amass such a staggering fortune. But what is often unknown, are the deep connections to the Chicago mob all leading directly to Giancana.

After Kennedy took office and made his younger brother Robert Attorney General, a war was unleashed on the American mafia. It was a war that Giancana called nothing short of a double cross and the number of victims would be staggering and include the late Marilyn Monroe. The truth about Dallas is still completely unknown but after reading this book, you might find yourself with more answers than questions and view the crime in a completely different light.

ISBN-10: 1510711244
ISBN-13: 978-1510711242

Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy- Jim Marrs

On April 19, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In JFK5 Comments

The murder of John F. Kennedy continues to haunt the United States. Although more than fifty years have passed since that tragic day in Dallas, the investigation into his murder continues and researchers have not given up hope in finding out the truth surrounding the events in Dealey Plaza. Allen Dulles once remarked that people don’t read and that most Americans would never read the Warren Commission’s report. Painfully true, the former director of the CIA’s statement reflects a troubling fact about the investigation in the murder of our 35th President, that many Americans did not read and have not read the commission’s report and accept the story of the lone nut. However, doubters and critics have increased in number throughout the years and many people have spoken out in regards to the crime of the century. The assassination has resulted in hundreds of thousands of pages of documents, dozens of books, articles, websites and documentaries. But the question that is always asked, is where to start?

To say that the murder of John F. Kennedy was a crime on a massive scale is an understatement. To understand just what happened on that day in November, 1963, it is necessary to comprehend the entire crime from start to finish. Jim Marrs, a former journalist and resident of Dallas at the time of the murder, has given to us what is the definitive book on the assassination and investigation that followed. And to this day it has stood the test of time as a masterpiece of investigative journalism. Not only was it a New York Times bestseller but it also served as the basis for Oliver Stone’s ‘JFK’.

But what really happened on November 22, 1963? The government’s position on the crime seemed simple enough at first; a former Marine who embrace communism that fired three shots with a bolt-action rifle killing the President and wounding Governor John Connally. But when one digs deeper into the crime and reads through this encyclopedic account of what was really happening in Dallas and Washington, a dark and uglier truth begins to emerge that shows the government in a completely different light. One thing I’d like to point out is that as exceptional as this book is, it is not exactly a smoking gun, no book on the crime is. And as Marrs points out towards in the end of the book, it’s more likely that we’ll never know how pulled the triggers in Dealey Plaza that day. We may also never know who really shot JFK and J.D. Tippitt and what Jack Ruby’s true role was in the plot. And many questions about Oswald’s life and mysterious periods of unexplained travel domestic and abroad will never be answered fully. Almost all of the major figures in the book are now deceased. However, what you will find in this book, is why he was murdered and who was most likely responsible and profited from Kennedy’s death.

For some of us who consider ourselves patriots of the highest order, it may be tempting to dismiss Marrs as another crack pot conspiracy theorist. But I assure you that as you make your way though this book, many disturbing truths will come to light that will force you to question everything you thought you knew about the crime. The amount of research that went into this book is staggering and at first glance overwhelming. But as you make it through the book, your knowledge of the crime will expand exponentially and by the end of it, I believe you will have a clearer picture of what was really happening in the United States on November 22, 1963. Some people may read this book and feel that Oswald is still the lone trigger man. But others will begin to think and ask if the murders of John F. Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald and J.D. Tippitt were random acts of violence or murders connected in a web of deceit that resulted in one of the worst crimes in the history of this nation.

ISBN-10: 0465031803
ISBN-13: 978-0465031801

The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ-Roger Stone with Mike Colapietro

On April 12, 2016December 6, 2018 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

lbj kennedy dead On November 22, 1963, a shift of government occurred in the United States that permanently altered the course of history taken by this nation. Aboard Air Force One, Lyndon Baines Johnson is sworn in as the 36th President of the United States following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Rumors and speculation about the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald and possible conspirators, began to grow exponentially following Oswald’s arrest. And after Oswald’s murder at the hands of Jack Ruby on Sunday, November 24, the nature of the crime took a darker and more sinister turn. The murders of the President, Lee Harvey Oswald and Dallas Polices Officer J.D. Tippitt, transfixed the nation and resembled events often seen in nations thought of as nothing more than Banana Republics. And Kennedy’s murder is considered by many, to this day, to be the most notorious crime and unsolved murder in American history.

The question has been asked more than once if we will ever know the truth about Dallas. Some believe we are inching closer while others feel that the crime is so complex that no one will be able to put all of the pieces together. However, what is clear, is that the murder was a concerted effort among an unknown number of individuals and groups, all benefiting from the removal of John F. Kennedy from office. The official story is that a lone nut with a cheap Manlicher Carcano rifle executed Kennedy with three shots from the Texas School Book Depository. In 1976, the House Select Committee on Assassinations found a “probable” conspiracy in the murders of John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Both murders continue to raise suspicion as the truth about the events on each day are still shrouded in mystery.

Similar to a jigsaw puzzle with thousand of pieces, Kennedy’s murder has produced a staggering amount of possible conspirators. Intelligence agencies, Cuban exiles, mobsters and politicians are among the endless number of suspects. On nearly every list of suspects that I’ve seen in books and articles on the assassination, one name continues to stand out, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Many readers will have a knee jerk reaction at the thought that anyone would accuse the former President of murdering his own Commander-in-Chief. But when we take a closer look at the life of LBJ and his rise to power, many dark and disturbing actions come to light showing the true nature of our former President.

This book is Roger Stone and Mike Colapietro’s indictment of Lyndon Baines Johnson for the murder of John F. Kennedy. No stranger to politics, Stone worked closely with another former President, Richard Nixon has as keen grasp on dirty side of the political spectrum. The reader may be tempted to dismiss the duo as crackpots out to smear the legacy of Johnson but I caution the reader to have an open mind and cross-reference what’s in the book. What you will find just might shock you to the core. And once you’ve finished this, I highly recommend David Talbot’s ‘Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kenned Years‘, ‘The Devil’s Chessboard‘ and Seymour Hersh’s ‘ The Dark Side of Camelot‘.

All of the usual suspects known to be associated with LBJ make an appearance such as Malcolm “Mac” Wallace, Billy Sol Estes and Bobby Baker. The murders of Doug Kinser, Josefa Johnson, Henry Marshall and Sam Smithwick are examined as well as the 1948 election against Coke Stevenson. The tragedies of Vietnam and the USS Liberty are also revisited. Fidel Castro once remarked that history would absolve him. In the final analysis, was LBJ a champion of civil rights and defender of the US against communist aggression? Or was he a power-hungry lunatic, bent of starting war with help defense contractors get rich and the murderer of John Fitzgerald Kennedy? You be the judge.

JFK Has Been Shot: A Parkland Hospital Surgeon Speaks Out-Charles Crenshaw, M.D.

On March 20, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

On November 22, 1963, Charles Crenshaw was a resident surgeon working at Parkland Hospital when President John F. Kennedy arrived mortally wounded following an ambush in Dealey Plaza. Crenshaw, along with many other physicians that day, relied upon all of their medical training in an effort to save the President’s life. Following Kennedy’s death, rumors, misstatements and mystery began to surround the events that took place inside Trauma Room 1 that day and two days later in Trauma Room 2, when Lee Harvey Oswald arrived after being fatally wounded by Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby in the basement of the Dallas County jail.

For many years after the events of that horrific weekend in November, 1963, a majority of the doctors remained silent about what they saw that day and their role in the treatment administered to the dying President. Crenshaw, in direct rejection of an order given by then head surgeon Charles Baxter, decided to write his account of his role that day and published the first version of this book then titled ‘JFK: Conspiracy of Silence’ which has been revised and renamed to the current title. Dr. Crenshaw’s memoir takes us back in time into Trauma Room 1 and the arrival of the Presidential motorcade. The recollections are gritty and unrelenting and through his words we are able to visualize the massive wounds sustained by John F. Kennedy and Gov. John Connally and the desperate attempts of the hospital staff to save JFK and the successful effort that saved the life of Gov. Connally. He also recalls the often overlooked extensive treatment given to the alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, two days later on Nov. 24.

This book, which became a #1 bestseller upon its release, is an invaluable piece of literature about one of the darkest days in American history where the government and direction of this nation changed course. The doctors at Parkland Hospital faced insurmountable tasks that weekend in their attempts to save the lives of three men forever joined in history through murder, deception and complicity. The book also forces us to ask many what if questions, some of which, if they had been answered, would have changed the investigation into the death of the President and his alleged assassin. For any JFK assassination researcher or just anyone curious about what exactly happened inside Parkland Hospital, this book is a must read.

ASIN: B017MYRDFQ

JFK From Parkland to Bethesda-Vincent Palamara

On March 10, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

On November 22, 1963, several crimes occurred in the city of Dallas. The murders of JFK, J.D. Tippitt and Lee Harvey Oswald gripped the nation and dominated news headlines here in America and abroad. The investigation that followed was intended to be an open and shut case, but when we look back in hindsight, we are able to see that it was anything but. One of the most disturbing aspects of the crime, is the illegal removal of Kennedy’s body from Parkland Hospital. Far from standard procedure, the removal violated Texas State Law and raised endless suspicious about the actions of the Secret Service and Lyndon Baines Johnson. The Warren Commission and its report created more questions and provided fewer answers. To this day, chilling and horrific details about the handling of Kennedy’s body continue to come to light showing a dark and sinister plot in effect.

Vincent Palamara has composed the ultimate compendium, based on testimony of those involved, as to what occurred regarding the shots in Dealey Plaza, the arrival of the motorcade at Parkland Hospital, the treatment of the President up until his death, the removal of the body, the trip to Bethesda and the controversial autopsy that followed. Presented in a reference format, the key portions of testimony are provided in an outstanding reference format. And as we follow Palamara’s chronology, we are able to visualize the horror and anguish that gripped the halls of Parkland Hospital. The Zapruder film showed the public the devastating head wound suffered by Kennedy and the aftermath that followed in the motorcade. But it is through the testimony of doctors that we can began to truly understand the violent and gory death that Kennedy suffered. And even more disturbing is the secretive and deceptive transport of Kennedy’s body to Bethesda Naval Hospital, a later change from the intended Walter Reed Hospital. The true gift of this book is not that Palamara is writing his own opinions, but that the details we learn come directly from those who were there. And through their words, that the true horror of that day comes to us refusing to leave.

ISBN-10: 1634240278
ISBN-13: 978-1634240277

Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years -David Talbot

On February 13, 2016December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In American History2 Comments

The administration of John F. Kennedy continues to draw fascination and examination more than 50 years after his assassination. The young president and his brother had envisioned a new America full of social change, changes in foreign policy and economic reformation. The murders of John and Robert Kennedy permanently changed the course of American history. Following their deaths, the Vietnam War, Watergate, Iraq and many other regrettable events would damage America’s reputation abroad. David Talbot, author of ‘The Devil’s Chessboard’, brings to us this New York Times Bestseller about the relationship between Jack and Robert Kennedy, the obstacles the new administration faced and the aftermath of that fateful trip to Dallas.

Camelot is the word most often used to describe the Kennedy administration, and its usage only grew after Kennedy’s death. His administration is still subject to fierce criticism and debate often dividing people between either for or against its actions from 1961-1963. But from all accounts, it was an eccentric mix of young intellectuals, fanatical military advisers, intelligence agents and law enforcement agencies, some of whom proved to be deadly enemies. Talbot’s masterpiece reveals an administration at war with itself in which the new young president was forced to fight battles on several fronts, each one testing his patience, wisdom and foresight.

The election of John F. Kennedy sparked hope in the minds of thousands of Americans. Social upheaval and the resolution of conflict without weapons at war were attractive to many voters. Racial conflict marred with segregation, horrific violence, communist paranoia, religious division and memories of World War II helped fuel a decade that is one of the most violent in the history of this country. Talbot takes us on a journey investigating what really happened during those times and how dangerously close Kennedy came to losing control of his own government and being provoked into launching nuclear weapons at the Soviet Union. He also faced the threat of losing control of the Senate, at the time filled with conservative Republicans determined to protect supremacist views and the power hold of the conservative right. In this torrid environment, two brothers bonded together walking a tight line in the process.

I’ve heard more than one person that things were never the same after Dallas. The official story to this day is the conclusion reached by the Warren Commission. However, over the past 50 years, pubic faith in the report has decreased exponentially. An increase in assassination books and documentaries has caused many to take another look at what is often called the crime of the century. Following JFK’s murder, Talbot continues along the trail following the life of the night watchman himself, Bobby. His descent into depression, resurgence to public service and entry in the presidential race is one of the most fascinating political stories in the history of this nation. But his assassination in 1968, served as a sense of complete loss to those still mourning JFK and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s deaths while clinging to a shred of faith in state of the country. There are many dark moments in the book and through Talbot we painfully relive each one. But what results in the end, is an invaluable account of an era that helped defined the modern day United States of America.

ISBN-10: 0743269195
ISBN-13: 978-0743269193

Accessories After The Fact: The Warren Commission, The Authorities & The Report On The JFK Assassination-Sylvia Meagher

On February 1, 2016March 23, 2024 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

Sixty years have passed since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. Public opinion in regard to the Warren Commission’s report has continued to shift, with a majority of Americans disapproving of its conclusions. Over time, the National Archives has released more documents relating to Kennedy’s murder, but there are still important materials that remain classified. When taken at face value, the Commission’s report seems to provide an open and shut case; three bullets fired by a lone deranged gunman from his sniper’s position on the sixth floor at the former Texas School Book Depository building. But upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there are unanswered questions and troubling aspects of the official investigation which have never been explained.

The biggest issue with the Warren Commission’s report is the lack of a usable index. This inadequacy combined with contradictions and other unnerving aspects, convinced the late Sylvia Meagher (1921-1989), that action was needed. As she read the report and its supporting volumes, she could not ignore the growing belief inside of her that the official story was not true. This book is her dissection of the Commission’s report, paying close focus on the case against Oswald and the story put forth by the Dallas Police Department. To be clear, there is no smoking gun and Meagher does suggest who might have pulled the trigger. She does, however, stick to the evidence which results in hair-raising questions about what really happened that day.

Officially, the U.S. Government has maintained that Lee Harvey Oswald (1939-1963) fired three shots from a bolt-action Mannlicher Carcano rifle in six seconds, fatally wounding Kennedy and seriously wounding Texas Governor John Connally (1917-1993). Incredibly, it is claimed that one bullet struck both, inflicting multiple non-fatal wounds. This “single bullet” theory has been the foundation of the Commission’s conclusion that Oswald was the lone gunman. But the question remains, if no one saw Oswald pull the trigger or on the sixth floor at the time of the assassination, then who did? Skeptics of Meagher will say that Oswald purchased the rifle, brought it to work, assembled it before killing Kennedy and decided to leave the evidence behind as he “escaped” from the building and boarded a bus then taxi to arrive home in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas. A selling point of his guilt has been that he “fled” from Dealey Plaza and had previously attempted to assassinate ultra right-wing General Edwin Walker (1909-1993). But is that really true? Meagher points out remarkably interesting evidence that does not support that thesis. Further, Oswald’s widow Marina admitted to initially lying to investigators out of her “distrust” of them. Oswald may have been telling the truth when he said he was a patsy.

The murder of Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit (1924-1963) has been used to convince the public that Oswald was cold-blooded murderer who not only killed an officer in the line of duty but also eliminated the head of the U.S. Government. However, like everything else, Tippit’s story is far from open and shut. The author discusses his situation and points out things that raise more questions. The analysis is thorough and I strongly recommend Joseph McBride’s ‘Into the Nightmare: My Search for the Killers of President John F. Kennedy and Officer J.D. Tippit‘ which provides even more crucial information about Tippit’s life. To date, there is no evidence that proves Tippit was part of a conspiracy to murder Kennedy. However, his movements in the forty-five-minute window prior to his death are highly unusual and have never been fully explained. In fact, his communications with the police dispatcher only add to the mystery.

A major topic of debate has been whether Oswald was on an intelligence mission at the time of the Kennedy’s death. His mother Marguerite Oswald (1907-1981) claimed several years before the assassination that her son was working for U.S. intelligence. At times she has been written off as a crackpot, but when Oswald’s movement’s to and from the Soviet Union are explored, one cannot ignore that his ability to escape the U.S. criminal justice system is nothing short of mind blowing. Meagher revisits his move to the Soviet Union, attempt to “defect” and provide military secrets to the Russians, and return to the United States with a Soviet wife, and without any criminal prosecution during the infamous Cold War. The story is surreal but was written off by the Commission as ordinary.

Following Kennedy and Tippit’s murders, Oswald was apprehended at the Texas Theater. While he sat in the Dallas County jail, many strange things and people were moving behind the scenes unbeknownst to him. One of these people was Jack Ruby (1911-1967) whose murder of Oswald on November 25, 1963 on live television, sent shockwaves across the globe. Ruby insisted that he was emotional and snapped when murdering Oswald. But his actions that weekend around Dallas and the jail are highly questionable, and Meagher makes sure to take a deep dive into the two days when the world was on edge. One thing that stood out is Ruby’s appearances near the homicide office on the third floor of the jail complex. Further, his access to the basement of the jail preceding Oswald’s murder has always been a murky tale. While it is known that Ruby had scores of officers as friends, none were ever charged with letting him into the jail. But was he “let in” or “allowed in”? The testimony excerpts from Dallas policemen only add to the confusion.

On a final note, Meagher mentions the investigation by former New Orleans District Attorney James “Jim” Garrison (1921-1992). His case, which was both groundbreaking and problematic, is a topic for a whole other discussion. However, Meagher does point out something in regard to the Warren Commission report’s role in Garrison’s case which I had not noticed previously. And as I read her words, I had to scratch my head in disbelief. On January 14, 1989, Meagher died at the age of 67 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City from complications of the flu. Had she lived, I believe she would have been thrilled to see Oliver Stone’s ‘JFK’, the film which renewed public interest, resulted in the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and supported Garrison’s belief that rogue elements of the intelligence community played a role in Kennedy’s death. Stone’s film is solid, but Garrison and his investigation were far more complicated. The case against Clay L. Shaw (1913-1974) was weak but Garrison did succeed in opening the door for more analysis of the crime. The investigation into the events in Dealey Plaza is far from over and the search for truth as to who killed John F. Kennedy continues. And this tool can help guide the way.

ASIN‏ :‎ B00E25IM6S

Reasonable Doubt: An Investigation Into The Assassination of John F. Kennedy- Henry Hurt

On December 12, 2015December 10, 2018 By Genyc79In JFKLeave a comment

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains the biggest unsolved murder in American history. The murders of the President, Lee Harvey Oswald and Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippitt, have fascinated the American public for over 50 years. Hundreds of books have been published, each one analyzing the case from a different angle. Henry Hurt presents to us, his investigation into the murder and why there’s reasonable doubt about what we’ve been told to believe all of these years. The book was published in 1985 and since then, other books have appeared, most notably Joseph McBride’s ‘Into The Nightmare’. There is far more information is available today than when Hurt wrote this book due to the release of thousands of pages of documents relating to the investigation. But any researcher into the assassination will be well served by reading Hurt’s interesting investigative report. From the start, he explains that he wanted to believe that the Warren Commission report was the final say on those tragic events in Dallas on that day. But as he continued to dig deeper into the investigation, more questions arose than answers, casting severe doubt on the Commission’s report and giving him reasonable doubt as to the guilt of Lee Harvey Oswald.

The most perplexing aspect of the entire crime is that as one uncovers more information of the sinister deeds that day, the more mysterious and puzzling it becomes. There are never-ending leads and hundreds of suspicious characters, but concrete links to major figures continue to elude even the most experienced of researchers. Hurt’s research into the lives of Oswald and Tippit was exhaustively completely and he concludes, both men are still a mystery. And while the question as to whether Ruby, Oswald and Tippitt knew each other remains, there’s circumstantial evidence that there did indeed exist, some sort of relationship between the three. Hurt also revealed the names of several individuals who I previously had been unaware of and their possible relationship to the events in Dealey plaza. I should point out that those who are familiar with the assassination and have previously read other books will fill in some of the gaps in the book regarding information unknown to the author at the time. This book is rarely mentioned in conversations about the assassination and is sometimes overshadowed by Jim Marrs’ classic, ‘Crossfire’. But I think it is recommended reading for anyone interested in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

ISBN-10: 0030040590
ISBN-13: 978-0030040597

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