Season 1 Episode03. The Last Moments of JFK: Witnesses and Facts

In this episode, we delve into the third issue of The Dealey Plaza Echo, focusing on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The episode features an editorial from the former editor, along with a list of included articles, such as an interview with Johnny Calvin Brewer, the shoe salesman who identified Oswald in the Texas Theatre. Hal Verb questions the Warren Commission's "single bullet" theory, particularly examining a missed shot during the assassination and suggesting it was a deliberate attempt to obscure the event's details. Ian Griggs interviews Brewer, detailing his interactions with Oswald on that fateful day, supplemented by contextual footnotes. Connie Kritzberg, a journalist for the Dallas Times Herald, recounts her experiences covering the assassination, highlighting her interviews with key eyewitnesses Mary Moorman and Jean Hill, and the FBI's efforts to shape the narrative. Les Bolland analyzes the interview notes of FBI agent James P. Hosty, critiquing his lack of preparation and suggesting that vital information was overlooked. Jonathan R. Notman describes a visit by members of Dealey Plaza UK to the Dallas Police Department, providing insights into the chaotic atmosphere of the station where Oswald was held. Finally, Brad Parker discusses the credibility of Dr. Robert McClelland, who examined Kennedy's wounds, and how the Warren Commission attempted to suppress his observations suggesting the fatal shot came from the front. Chris Mills concludes the episode with an analysis of a Mauser rifle found on the sixth floor of the TSBD, arguing it may have been a planted piece of evidence to create a false narrative of conspiracy. Join us as we uncover these narratives and challenge the established accounts of JFK's assassination.