The Men Who Killed The Men Who Killed KennedyKennedy

Who? & Why?Who? & Why?

Large & Complex ConspiracyLarge & Complex Conspiracy

Federal Govt., Mafia, Big BusinessFederal Govt., Mafia, Big Business

Organized CrimeOrganized Crime

John RoselliJohn Roselli: Las Vegas : Las Vegas Crime Boss.Crime Boss.

Sam GiancanaSam Giancana: Chicago : Chicago Crime Boss.Crime Boss.

Carlos MarcelloCarlos Marcello: New : New Orleans Crime Boss. Orleans Crime Boss.

Santo TrafficanteSanto Trafficante: Florida : Florida Crime Boss.Crime Boss.

Jimmy HoffaJimmy Hoffa: Head of the : Head of the Teamsters UnionTeamsters Union

All worked for the CIA All worked for the CIA (Except Hoffa).(Except Hoffa).

Cuba: Gambling, Cuba: Gambling, Prostitution, & Narcotics Prostitution, & Narcotics Trafficking.Trafficking.

Worked to kill Fidel Worked to kill Fidel CastroCastro

Establish working Establish working relationship with Federal relationship with Federal Govt. to avoid Govt. to avoid prosecution.prosecution.

Mafia: MotiveMafia: Motive Why did Robert Kennedy target the Mafia, Why did Robert Kennedy target the Mafia,

specifically Carlos Marcello?specifically Carlos Marcello? 1960: Booby Kennedy was managing JFK’s 1960: Booby Kennedy was managing JFK’s

presidential campaign.presidential campaign. Bobby sent a representative to Louisiana to Bobby sent a representative to Louisiana to

enquire if Marcelo would use his influence to enquire if Marcelo would use his influence to swing the Louisiana delegation for Kennedy. swing the Louisiana delegation for Kennedy.

Marcelo turned down the request, he was Marcelo turned down the request, he was already supporting a Democratic candidate: already supporting a Democratic candidate: Lyndon B. Johnson. Lyndon B. Johnson.

The Louisiana delegation went for Johnson.The Louisiana delegation went for Johnson.

Mafia: Motive Mafia: Motive Robert Kennedy: U.S. Attorney General (1960).Robert Kennedy: U.S. Attorney General (1960). RFK, Chief Council, Senate’s Subcommittee on RFK, Chief Council, Senate’s Subcommittee on

Investigations, Sept. 2, 1958: Investigations, Sept. 2, 1958: ““Picture this power, then, and the chaos that could result Picture this power, then, and the chaos that could result

in these officials were to gain control over sea and other in these officials were to gain control over sea and other transportation outlets. Such a force could conceivably transportation outlets. Such a force could conceivably cause anyone- management and labor alike- to cause anyone- management and labor alike- to capitulate to its every whim. With Hoffa at the controls of capitulate to its every whim. With Hoffa at the controls of the union that will dominate the transport alliance, this the union that will dominate the transport alliance, this power would certainly be in the wrong hands.”power would certainly be in the wrong hands.”

Hoffa and Teamsters expelled from the AFL-CIO, Hoffa and Teamsters expelled from the AFL-CIO, accused of misappropriating $9.5 million in funds.accused of misappropriating $9.5 million in funds.

Mafia: MotiveMafia: Motive March 1961 Kennedy’s took steps to have Marcelo March 1961 Kennedy’s took steps to have Marcelo

deported to Guatemala, April 4, 1961 this order was deported to Guatemala, April 4, 1961 this order was executed.executed.

Subsequently FBI investigated Marcelo and found that Subsequently FBI investigated Marcelo and found that he was not a significant figure within the world of he was not a significant figure within the world of organized crime. Earned his living “as a tomato organized crime. Earned his living “as a tomato salesman and real estate investor.”salesman and real estate investor.”

Readmitted into the U.S.Readmitted into the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee, June 11, House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee, June 11,

1970: “Marcelo and his growing organization developed 1970: “Marcelo and his growing organization developed their capital or bankroll through extensive gambling, their capital or bankroll through extensive gambling, including casinos, slot machines, pinball, handbooks, including casinos, slot machines, pinball, handbooks, layoff, football pools, dice, card games, roulette and layoff, football pools, dice, card games, roulette and bingo; also narcotics, prostitution, extortion, clip-joint bingo; also narcotics, prostitution, extortion, clip-joint operations, B-drinking, marketing stolen goods, operations, B-drinking, marketing stolen goods, robberies, burglaries, thefts, and corruption of public robberies, burglaries, thefts, and corruption of public officials.officials.

Mafia: MotiveMafia: Motive Marcello told associate Edward Becker: “That a Marcello told associate Edward Becker: “That a

dog will continue to bite you if you cut of its tail. dog will continue to bite you if you cut of its tail. Whereas if you cut off the dog’s head, it would Whereas if you cut off the dog’s head, it would cease to cause you trouble.”cease to cause you trouble.”

Any killer of the Attorney General would be Any killer of the Attorney General would be hunted down by his brother; the death of the hunted down by his brother; the death of the President would seal the fate of his Attorney President would seal the fate of his Attorney General (position of political patronage)..General (position of political patronage)..

Kennedy killed 2 months after Attorney General Kennedy killed 2 months after Attorney General Robert Kennedy announced to the McClellan Robert Kennedy announced to the McClellan Committee that he was going to expand the war Committee that he was going to expand the war on organized crime.on organized crime.

Central Intelligence AgencyCentral Intelligence Agency Executive Action Program: A plan to remove unfriendly foreign leaders from Executive Action Program: A plan to remove unfriendly foreign leaders from

power (1947).power (1947). Guatemala: Jacob Arbenz, 1954, introduced land reforms and nationalized Guatemala: Jacob Arbenz, 1954, introduced land reforms and nationalized

United Fruit Company.United Fruit Company. Partrice Lumumba: Congo (murdered January 1961, Mining interests).Partrice Lumumba: Congo (murdered January 1961, Mining interests). Dominican Republic: Rafael Trujillo.Dominican Republic: Rafael Trujillo. Iraq: General Abd al-Karim Kassem (murdered February 1963, replaced by Iraq: General Abd al-Karim Kassem (murdered February 1963, replaced by

Ba’ath Party).Ba’ath Party). South Vietnam: Ngo Dinh Diem.South Vietnam: Ngo Dinh Diem. Cuba: Fidel Castro, (Eisenhower, approved in March 1960, $13 million to Cuba: Fidel Castro, (Eisenhower, approved in March 1960, $13 million to

train a paramilitary force outside Cuba for guerrilla action).train a paramilitary force outside Cuba for guerrilla action). September 1960 Richard Bissell and Allen W. Dulles, director of the CIA, September 1960 Richard Bissell and Allen W. Dulles, director of the CIA,

initiated talks with two leading figures of the Mafia, Johnny Roselli and Sam initiated talks with two leading figures of the Mafia, Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana.Giancana.

FBI brought into plan because part of the deal involved protection against FBI brought into plan because part of the deal involved protection against investigations against the Mafia in the U.S.investigations against the Mafia in the U.S.

Central Intelligence AgencyCentral Intelligence Agency Understood that in a post-Castro Cuba CIA would restore Understood that in a post-Castro Cuba CIA would restore

the tyranny of the U.S. Mafia in Cuba, whose presence had the tyranny of the U.S. Mafia in Cuba, whose presence had been one of the chief factors mobilizing the Cuban middle-been one of the chief factors mobilizing the Cuban middle-class revulsion against President Fulgencio Batista. class revulsion against President Fulgencio Batista.

The mob prior to the Cuban revolution had functioned as The mob prior to the Cuban revolution had functioned as enforcers of U.S. interests since the repeal of the 1934 enforcers of U.S. interests since the repeal of the 1934 Platt Amendment which had legalized U.S. intervention in Platt Amendment which had legalized U.S. intervention in Cuba. Their corruption of Cuban politicians like Batista Cuba. Their corruption of Cuban politicians like Batista helped reduce these men to the role of docile feeders at helped reduce these men to the role of docile feeders at the U.S. capitalistic trough.the U.S. capitalistic trough.

CIA, in March of 1961, wanted to take Castro out of power CIA, in March of 1961, wanted to take Castro out of power and replace him with Tony Varona. and replace him with Tony Varona.

Varona was in favor of restoring the land, banks, and Varona was in favor of restoring the land, banks, and industries that had been nationalized under Castro to their industries that had been nationalized under Castro to their original owners.original owners.

Central Intelligence AgencyCentral Intelligence Agency CIA wished to return Cuban politics to the status quo ante. CIA wished to return Cuban politics to the status quo ante. CIA-Mafia collaboration to kill Castro, was not just CIA-Mafia collaboration to kill Castro, was not just

insensitive to Kennedy’s political directives but consciously insensitive to Kennedy’s political directives but consciously and actively opposed to them (Right-wing Reactionaries).and actively opposed to them (Right-wing Reactionaries).

John Birch Society, established by Robert Welch in 1958: John Birch Society, established by Robert Welch in 1958: Welch made it clear he wanted a “secret monolithic Welch made it clear he wanted a “secret monolithic organization that would operate under complete organization that would operate under complete authoritative control at all levels.” authoritative control at all levels.”

Welch explained that “democracy is merely a deceptive Welch explained that “democracy is merely a deceptive phrase, a weapon of demagoguery and a perennial fraud.”phrase, a weapon of demagoguery and a perennial fraud.”

Members: Major General Edwin Walker, Haroldson L. Hunt, Members: Major General Edwin Walker, Haroldson L. Hunt, Clint Murchison, Ron Paul (Texas Congressman), Lawrence Clint Murchison, Ron Paul (Texas Congressman), Lawrence P. McDonald (Georgia Congressman)P. McDonald (Georgia Congressman)

John F. KennedyJohn F. Kennedy Social Democracy: Democratic govt. achieved organically through Social Democracy: Democratic govt. achieved organically through

evolutionary rather than revolutionary means.evolutionary rather than revolutionary means. Egalitarian Society: Free, democratic, classless, equal, open, Egalitarian Society: Free, democratic, classless, equal, open,

unrestrictive.unrestrictive. Emphasizes a program of gradual legislative reform, rather than Emphasizes a program of gradual legislative reform, rather than

rash reactionary means (Cuban Missile Crisis).rash reactionary means (Cuban Missile Crisis). Supported peaceful coexistence and mutual disarmament.Supported peaceful coexistence and mutual disarmament.

John Birch Society: One of the societies major missions was to John Birch Society: One of the societies major missions was to “prepare young people for the struggle ahead with Liberalism, “prepare young people for the struggle ahead with Liberalism, Socialism, and Communism.”Socialism, and Communism.”

Liberalism: moderation, freethinking, and laissez-faire (tolerant).Liberalism: moderation, freethinking, and laissez-faire (tolerant). Socialism: collectivism.Socialism: collectivism. Capitalism: free enterprise, private enterprise, entrepreneurship.Capitalism: free enterprise, private enterprise, entrepreneurship.

Anti-Castro CubansAnti-Castro Cubans March 1963, Kennedy prevents Anti-Castro groups from March 1963, Kennedy prevents Anti-Castro groups from

launching operations from U.S. soil. launching operations from U.S. soil. CIA continues to target Cuba late into 1963 (Operation CIA continues to target Cuba late into 1963 (Operation

GOULASH). GOULASH). This is a hostile revolt against Presidential authority and This is a hostile revolt against Presidential authority and

policy.policy. As a result Kennedy cuts CIA and State Department out As a result Kennedy cuts CIA and State Department out

of secret talks with Cuba.of secret talks with Cuba. President planned after his return from Dallas to begin President planned after his return from Dallas to begin

the “Clean Up” of the intelligence services.the “Clean Up” of the intelligence services. He intended to change the top echelon of the CIA and to He intended to change the top echelon of the CIA and to

place it under the control of the Attorney General.place it under the control of the Attorney General.

Piecing the Puzzle TogetherPiecing the Puzzle Together Kennedy reversed Hawkish Cuban Policy: Bay of Pigs (April 1961) Kennedy reversed Hawkish Cuban Policy: Bay of Pigs (April 1961)

and Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962), pushed world to the brink and Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962), pushed world to the brink of nuclear war.of nuclear war.

Instead Kennedy pursued a policy of Instead Kennedy pursued a policy of DétenteDétente towards Castro’s towards Castro’s Cuba.Cuba.

June 10,1963 JFK pledged to dedicate his efforts to “the most June 10,1963 JFK pledged to dedicate his efforts to “the most important topic on earth: PEACE.” important topic on earth: PEACE.”

JFK ordered William Attwood, part of the American United Nation’s JFK ordered William Attwood, part of the American United Nation’s Delegation, to contact the Cuban delegation in the U.N. and to Delegation, to contact the Cuban delegation in the U.N. and to sound out the possibility of talks with Havana.sound out the possibility of talks with Havana.

November 18, 1963 Attwood met with Cuban U.N. Ambassador November 18, 1963 Attwood met with Cuban U.N. Ambassador Carlos Lechuga. Kennedy was scheduled to be briefed on the Carlos Lechuga. Kennedy was scheduled to be briefed on the “Attwood accommodation initiative” after a brief trip to Dallas, Texas.“Attwood accommodation initiative” after a brief trip to Dallas, Texas.

Cuban’s reply favorably on November 23, 1963.Cuban’s reply favorably on November 23, 1963. With the President’s death, the project for normalization lapsed.With the President’s death, the project for normalization lapsed.

Piecing the Puzzle TogetherPiecing the Puzzle Together

Militant Cubans would no longer have financial Militant Cubans would no longer have financial and logistical support of the U.S. Government.and logistical support of the U.S. Government.

Mafia no chance of getting back into CubaMafia no chance of getting back into Cuba Mafia no longer has guarantied federal Mafia no longer has guarantied federal

protection from prosecution.protection from prosecution. JFK about to take away CIA’s JFK about to take away CIA’s carte blanchecarte blanche

(free rein) in U.S. foreign affairs (particularly (free rein) in U.S. foreign affairs (particularly Executive Action).Executive Action).

Right-wing Reactionaries? Right-wing Reactionaries?

Anti-Imperialist League: Called on those who believe in the Republic against Empire (1898).

Charles Sumner (1898): Predicted ominously that adventurous policies of conquest and ambition would transform the American experiment in democracy into another empire just after the fashion of all the old ones. Empire he charged would enlarge the power of the state, concentrate power in Washington, and produce factions that would vie for state favors.

Others feared that imperialism abroad would erode freedom at home. The acquisition of new lands would burden the U.S., requiring a large defense buildup to protect far-flung, vulnerable possessions. Besides the Constitution did not give the federal govt. the power to acquire foreign territory.

Suite 8F Group Group gets its name from the hotel suite it would regularly Group gets its name from the hotel suite it would regularly

meet in (Lamar Hotel, Houston, Texas).meet in (Lamar Hotel, Houston, Texas). Used to coordinate the political activities of other right-wing Used to coordinate the political activities of other right-wing

politicians and businessmen based in the south.politicians and businessmen based in the south. Major concern of this group was to protect the interests of Major concern of this group was to protect the interests of

Texas oil industry.Texas oil industry. Oil men decided to join together to keep profits high. Oil men decided to join together to keep profits high.

Including strategies for keeping the price of oil as high as Including strategies for keeping the price of oil as high as possible (Pro-rationing: Limit Production).possible (Pro-rationing: Limit Production).

Texas oilmen also fought hard to maintain tax concessions Texas oilmen also fought hard to maintain tax concessions (Oil Depletion Allowance: 27.5% tax break)(Oil Depletion Allowance: 27.5% tax break)

Brown & Root: won contracts to build Marshall Ford Dam ($2 Brown & Root: won contracts to build Marshall Ford Dam ($2 million), 1940 $90 million contract to build Naval Air Station million), 1940 $90 million contract to build Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, and $357 million in 1942 to build Navy at Corpus Christi, and $357 million in 1942 to build Navy Destroyers (Company never built a ship before).Destroyers (Company never built a ship before).

Suite 8F Group Members included: Morgan J. Davis (Humble Oil), Albert Thomas Members included: Morgan J. Davis (Humble Oil), Albert Thomas

(chairman of the House Appropriations Committee), John Connally (chairman of the House Appropriations Committee), John Connally (Texas politician), James Abercrombie (Cameron Iron Works), (Texas politician), James Abercrombie (Cameron Iron Works), George & Herman Brown (Brown & Root), Jesse H. Jones George & Herman Brown (Brown & Root), Jesse H. Jones (chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation) Hugh R. (chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation) Hugh R. Cullen (Quintana Petroleum), Lyndon B. Johnson (Majority Leader Cullen (Quintana Petroleum), Lyndon B. Johnson (Majority Leader of the Senate), Edward Clark (Firm of Clark, Thomas & Winters), of the Senate), Edward Clark (Firm of Clark, Thomas & Winters), Haroldson L. Hunt (Placid Oil), Clint Murchison (Delhi Oil), Robert Haroldson L. Hunt (Placid Oil), Clint Murchison (Delhi Oil), Robert Anderson (Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of the Treasury), Anderson (Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of the Treasury), Sid Richardson (Texas Oil Millionaire), Billie Sol Estes (entrepreneur Sid Richardson (Texas Oil Millionaire), Billie Sol Estes (entrepreneur in the cotton industry), Earl E. T. Smith (U.S. Sugar Corporation), in the cotton industry), Earl E. T. Smith (U.S. Sugar Corporation), Fred Korth (Continental National Bank & Navy Secretary), Lawrence Fred Korth (Continental National Bank & Navy Secretary), Lawrence D. Bell (Bell Helicopters), Richard Russell (chairman of the D. Bell (Bell Helicopters), Richard Russell (chairman of the Committee of Manufactures, Committee on Armed Forces and Committee of Manufactures, Committee on Armed Forces and Committee of Appropriations, James Eastland (chairman Judiciary Committee of Appropriations, James Eastland (chairman Judiciary Committee), Benjamin Everett Jordan (chairman of the Senate Committee), Benjamin Everett Jordan (chairman of the Senate Rules Committee), and Fred Black political lobbyist and Serve-U-Rules Committee), and Fred Black political lobbyist and Serve-U-Corporation.Corporation.

Suite 8F Group: MVP Lyndon B. JohnsonLyndon B. Johnson 1948 Johnson member of the Naval Affairs Committee, brokered deal 1948 Johnson member of the Naval Affairs Committee, brokered deal

between U.S. Military and Lawrence D. Bell (Bell Helicopters).between U.S. Military and Lawrence D. Bell (Bell Helicopters). Johnson blocks unfavorable political appointments. In 1954 Paul Johnson blocks unfavorable political appointments. In 1954 Paul

Douglas began making speeches in the Senate about the need for tax Douglas began making speeches in the Senate about the need for tax reforms in order to eliminate special privileges such as the oil reforms in order to eliminate special privileges such as the oil depletion allowance. Douglas attempted to join the Finance depletion allowance. Douglas attempted to join the Finance Committee, but Johnson blocked his appointment by exerting Committee, but Johnson blocked his appointment by exerting pressure on Harry Byrd the chairman of the Finance Committee. pressure on Harry Byrd the chairman of the Finance Committee.

By 1955 Suite 8F Group had complete control of the Senate By 1955 Suite 8F Group had complete control of the Senate Committee’s that dealt with the oil and armament industries. Committee’s that dealt with the oil and armament industries.

John Connally: “large sums of money was given to Johnson John Connally: “large sums of money was given to Johnson throughout the 1950s for distribution to his political friends. I handled throughout the 1950s for distribution to his political friends. I handled inordinate amounts of cash.” a great deal came from oilmen.inordinate amounts of cash.” a great deal came from oilmen.

On the advice of Johnson Kennedy appointed John Connally On the advice of Johnson Kennedy appointed John Connally Secretary of the Navy. This was an important post as it controlled a Secretary of the Navy. This was an important post as it controlled a great deal of federal spending, including the contract to provide oil to great deal of federal spending, including the contract to provide oil to the U.S. Navy.the U.S. Navy.

Suite 8F Group: MVP 1950s Brown & Root constructed air and naval air stations in France, Spain,

and Guam 1961 Johnson head of the Space Council: Brown & Young won $200 million

contract to build the NASA space center in Houston Texas. Despite the major NASA base already in Florida (Houston we have a problem).

Halliburton took over Brown & Root in 1962. Formed new company called RMK-BRJ.

With the escalation of Vietnam RMK-BRJ won contracts to build jet runways, dredging channels for ships, hospitals, prisons, communications facilities, and building American bases from Da Nang to Saigon.

RMK-BRJ did 97% of the construction work in Vietnam worth an estimated $380 million in revenues between 1965-1972.

General Accounting Office discovered that by 1967 RMK-BRJ, had “lost” $120 million. However the GOA never managed to identify the people obtaining these kickbacks.

1969 Bell Helicopter Corp. was selling nearly $600 million worth of helicopters to the U.S. Military. Vietnam made Bell Helicopters.

Suite 8F Group: MVP

Herman Brown: “Listen you get a doctor, Herman Brown: “Listen you get a doctor, you want a doctor who does his job. You you want a doctor who does his job. You get a lawyer, you want a lawyer who does get a lawyer, you want a lawyer who does his job, you want a Governor who does his his job, you want a Governor who does his job.” job.”

Doctor, lawyer, Governor, Congressman Doctor, lawyer, Governor, Congressman when Herman “got” somebody, he wanted when Herman “got” somebody, he wanted his money’s worth.his money’s worth.

Edward A. ClarkEdward A. Clark

1938 opened his own private law practice: 1938 opened his own private law practice: Clark, Thomas, & Winters, one of the most Clark, Thomas, & Winters, one of the most influential and successful firms in Texasinfluential and successful firms in Texas

Also worked as a political lobbyist for the Also worked as a political lobbyist for the oil industry: Primary client, Big Oil owned oil industry: Primary client, Big Oil owned by Clint Murchison.by Clint Murchison.

1948 became LBJ’s legal council. 1948 became LBJ’s legal council. Controlled Johnson’s financial, legal, and Controlled Johnson’s financial, legal, and political fortunes.political fortunes.

Clint MurchisonClint Murchison Made fortune on processing manure. He named his method the Made fortune on processing manure. He named his method the

Calorific Reclamation Anaerobic Process (C.R.A.P.)Calorific Reclamation Anaerobic Process (C.R.A.P.) 1955 Senate committee discovered that 20% of Murchison Oil was 1955 Senate committee discovered that 20% of Murchison Oil was

owned by Vito Genovese. The committee also discovered Murchison owned by Vito Genovese. The committee also discovered Murchison had close ties with Carlos Marcello.had close ties with Carlos Marcello.

Murchison also had close ties to J. Edger Hoover (Director of FBI). Murchison also had close ties to J. Edger Hoover (Director of FBI). “Rich people always try to put their money with the sheriff, because “Rich people always try to put their money with the sheriff, because they’re looking for protection.they’re looking for protection.

““Money” the millionaire said “is like manure. If you spread it around, it Money” the millionaire said “is like manure. If you spread it around, it does a lot of good.”does a lot of good.”

November 22, 1963: FBI received a tip on Nov. 26, 1963 that November 22, 1963: FBI received a tip on Nov. 26, 1963 that Murchison and Tom Webb, the FBI veteran the millionaire had hired Murchison and Tom Webb, the FBI veteran the millionaire had hired at Hoover’s suggestion were both acquainted with Jack Ruby. While at Hoover’s suggestion were both acquainted with Jack Ruby. While they denied it. Ruby had met one of Murchinson’s best friends, they denied it. Ruby had met one of Murchinson’s best friends, Humble Oil millionaire Billy Byars. The phone log from the FBI Humble Oil millionaire Billy Byars. The phone log from the FBI Directors office shows that aside from calls to RFK and the head of Directors office shows that aside from calls to RFK and the head of the Secret Service, Edgar called only one man on the afternoon the the Secret Service, Edgar called only one man on the afternoon the President was shot, Billy Byars.President was shot, Billy Byars.

Haroldson L. Hunt Haroldson L. Hunt Financer of LBJ, member of the John Birch Financer of LBJ, member of the John Birch

Society, owner of Placid Oil Company.Society, owner of Placid Oil Company. A strong opponent of Fidel Castro, Hunt helped A strong opponent of Fidel Castro, Hunt helped

to finance the Cuban Revolutionary Council, a to finance the Cuban Revolutionary Council, a group that worked with the Mafia and the CIA in group that worked with the Mafia and the CIA in an effort to remove Castro from power.an effort to remove Castro from power.

Hunt, Dallas 1961: “there seemed to be no way Hunt, Dallas 1961: “there seemed to be no way left to get those traitors out of our govt. except left to get those traitors out of our govt. except by shooting them out.”by shooting them out.”

Hunt on the Warren Commission's findings: “It’s Hunt on the Warren Commission's findings: “It’s a very honest document.”a very honest document.”

Billie Sol EstesBillie Sol Estes In 1958 Estes made contact with LBJ. Over the next couple of years he In 1958 Estes made contact with LBJ. Over the next couple of years he

ran a vast scam getting federal agricultural subsidies. According to Estes ran a vast scam getting federal agricultural subsidies. According to Estes he obtained $21 million a year for growing and storing non-existent crops he obtained $21 million a year for growing and storing non-existent crops of cotton. of cotton.

1960 Henry Marshall appointed to investigate Billie Sol Enterprises, 1960 Henry Marshall appointed to investigate Billie Sol Enterprises, murdered. (Suicide, carbon monoxide and bolt-action 22”).murdered. (Suicide, carbon monoxide and bolt-action 22”).

A.B. Foster wrote to Clifton C. Carter, a close aide to LBJ telling him the A.B. Foster wrote to Clifton C. Carter, a close aide to LBJ telling him the problems that Marshall was causing the Company.problems that Marshall was causing the Company.

3 other men who could have provided evidence against Estes was George 3 other men who could have provided evidence against Estes was George Krutilek, Harold Orr, and Howard Pratt, all died of carbon monoxide Krutilek, Harold Orr, and Howard Pratt, all died of carbon monoxide poisoning from car engines.poisoning from car engines.

Leading suspect Malcolm Wallace. (Johnson aide, spotted at no less than Leading suspect Malcolm Wallace. (Johnson aide, spotted at no less than 3 official functions with LBJ.3 official functions with LBJ.

Estes eventually went to prisonEstes eventually went to prison August 9, 1984: Estes’ lawyer Douglas Caddy wrote Stephen S. Trott at August 9, 1984: Estes’ lawyer Douglas Caddy wrote Stephen S. Trott at

the U.S. Department of Justice. In the letter Caddy claimed that Estes, the U.S. Department of Justice. In the letter Caddy claimed that Estes, LBJ, Mac Wallace, and Clifton C. Carter had been involved in the murders LBJ, Mac Wallace, and Clifton C. Carter had been involved in the murders of Henry Marshall, George Krutilek, Harold Orr, Ike Rogers, Coleman of Henry Marshall, George Krutilek, Harold Orr, Ike Rogers, Coleman Wade, Josefa Johnson, John Kinser, and John F. Kennedy.Wade, Josefa Johnson, John Kinser, and John F. Kennedy.

Bobby BakerBobby Baker LBJ’s loyal secretaryLBJ’s loyal secretary Baker involved in the International Hotel Corporation Baker involved in the International Hotel Corporation

which established casino’s in the Dominican Republic.which established casino’s in the Dominican Republic. Casino’s run by Meyer Lansky and Sam Casino’s run by Meyer Lansky and Sam Giancana, and , and

Ben Siegelbaum (Associate of Jimmy Hoffa) opened first Ben Siegelbaum (Associate of Jimmy Hoffa) opened first casino’s in 1955, Baker and LBJ invited as honored casino’s in 1955, Baker and LBJ invited as honored guests.guests.

Baker argued that the Dominican Republic could be a Baker argued that the Dominican Republic could be a Mafia replacement for Cuba. However these plans came Mafia replacement for Cuba. However these plans came to an end when the military dictator, Rafael Trujillo was to an end when the military dictator, Rafael Trujillo was murdered on the orders of the CIA. President Kennedy murdered on the orders of the CIA. President Kennedy gave support to Juan Bosch in December 1962.gave support to Juan Bosch in December 1962.

Bobby BakerBobby Baker Started Serve-U-Corporation in 1962 with friend Fred Started Serve-U-Corporation in 1962 with friend Fred

Black who also had mob ties.Black who also had mob ties. The company was to provide vending machines for The company was to provide vending machines for

companies working on federally granted programs. companies working on federally granted programs. The machines manufactured by a company secretly The machines manufactured by a company secretly

owned by Sam Giancana.owned by Sam Giancana. Baker investigated by RFK, discovered links to Baker investigated by RFK, discovered links to

Murchison, several Mafia bosses, and also found Murchison, several Mafia bosses, and also found evidence of political corruption involving LBJ. evidence of political corruption involving LBJ.

$7 Billion contract for a fighter plane, the TFX, to $7 Billion contract for a fighter plane, the TFX, to General Dynamics, a company based in Texas.General Dynamics, a company based in Texas.

Don B. ReynoldsDon B. Reynolds 1963 Senator John Williams (Delaware) began investigating the activities of 1963 Senator John Williams (Delaware) began investigating the activities of

Bobby Baker.Bobby Baker. Williams persuaded Reynolds, an insurance salesman, to secretly testify in Williams persuaded Reynolds, an insurance salesman, to secretly testify in

front of the Senate Rules Committee.front of the Senate Rules Committee. November 22, 1963: Reynolds told the committee that Johnson had November 22, 1963: Reynolds told the committee that Johnson had

demanded kickbacks in return for him agreeing to this life insurance policy.demanded kickbacks in return for him agreeing to this life insurance policy. Included a $585 Magnavox Stereo (delivery note), buy $1,200 worth of Included a $585 Magnavox Stereo (delivery note), buy $1,200 worth of

advertising on KTBC, Reynolds also told of seeing a suitcase full of money advertising on KTBC, Reynolds also told of seeing a suitcase full of money which Bobby Baker described a a $100,000 payoff to Johnson for his role in which Bobby Baker described a a $100,000 payoff to Johnson for his role in securing the TFX Contract.securing the TFX Contract.

His testimony came to an end when word reached the Committee of His testimony came to an end when word reached the Committee of Kennedy’s assassination. (investigation dropped).Kennedy’s assassination. (investigation dropped).

As a result of this scandal JFK was going to take LBJ off the 1964 ticket.As a result of this scandal JFK was going to take LBJ off the 1964 ticket. According to Evelyn Lincoln, secretary to the President, Kennedy told her According to Evelyn Lincoln, secretary to the President, Kennedy told her

that because of the Baker and TFX Scandal, Johnson would not be his 1964 that because of the Baker and TFX Scandal, Johnson would not be his 1964 running mate (conversation took place on Nov. 19, 1963).running mate (conversation took place on Nov. 19, 1963).

Bobby Kennedy told the press it was know open season on LBJ.Bobby Kennedy told the press it was know open season on LBJ.

Barr McClellan 1972 McClellan became a full partner in the firm of Clark, Thomas,

& Winters. Once a full-partner became aware of firm’s illegal activities. In short we helped plan crimes and keep the clients out of trouble. Claims that JFK murder financed by oil millionaires Murchison and

Haroldson, Clark was paid $2 million for his part in the planning and cover up.

According to McClellan it was now decided by Edward Clark that the investigation into Billie Sol Estes and Bobby Baker had to be brought to an end. McClellan claims that Clark recruited Wallace to organize the assassination of JFK.

When Johnson became President he managed to bring an end to the Senate investigations into Estes and Baker.

Malcolm Wallace 1950 began working for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture,

introduced by Edward Clark to LBJ. Began having affair with Josefa Johnson (Love triangle) Murdered John Kinser in cold blood: Wallace found guilty

of murder sentenced to death by 11 of 12 jurors, 12th juror argued for life imprisonment.

Judge Charles O. Betts overruled the jury and announced a sentence of 5 years imprisonment. He suspended the sentence and Wallace was immediately freed.

Jurors called and apologized to the victims parents, they claimed that threats had been made against them and their families.

Malcolm Wallace Edward Clark and LBJ arranged for Wallace to obtain a job with the Edward Clark and LBJ arranged for Wallace to obtain a job with the

Luscombe Aircraft Company.Luscombe Aircraft Company. 1961: Murdered Henry Marshall (Agricultural Adjustment 1961: Murdered Henry Marshall (Agricultural Adjustment

Administration)Administration) Eyewitness Nolan Griffin placed Wallace at a gas station asking for Eyewitness Nolan Griffin placed Wallace at a gas station asking for

direction to Marshall’s farm.direction to Marshall’s farm. Physical evidence of crime destroyed by local sheriff.Physical evidence of crime destroyed by local sheriff. 1984 grand jury determined that Henry Marshall was murdered as a 1984 grand jury determined that Henry Marshall was murdered as a

result of a conspiracy involving the Vice President, his aide Clifton result of a conspiracy involving the Vice President, his aide Clifton Carter, and Malcolm Wallace.Carter, and Malcolm Wallace.

No charges were possible since all 3 men were deceased.No charges were possible since all 3 men were deceased. Prime suspect in 11-18 murders.Prime suspect in 11-18 murders. Murdered himself in January 1971.Murdered himself in January 1971. According to Barr McClellan Edward Clark recruited Wallace to take According to Barr McClellan Edward Clark recruited Wallace to take

part in the JFK assassination. part in the JFK assassination.

Nathan A. DarbyNathan A. Darby Expert in fingerprint identification (55 years of Expert in fingerprint identification (55 years of

experience).experience). Certified Latent Fingerprint ExaminerCertified Latent Fingerprint Examiner Latent Fingerprint: the production of ridges when the Latent Fingerprint: the production of ridges when the

finger has been placed on a surface. The ridges of the finger has been placed on a surface. The ridges of the finger leave a residue, body fluids, and chemicals on the finger leave a residue, body fluids, and chemicals on the surface touched. The latent prints are recovered and surface touched. The latent prints are recovered and compared to the ink prints.compared to the ink prints.

The ridge lines between the matched formation are then The ridge lines between the matched formation are then counted.counted.

November 22, 1963 an “unknown” print of a left little November 22, 1963 an “unknown” print of a left little finger was found in the sniper’s nest on the 6finger was found in the sniper’s nest on the 6thth floor floor Texas Book Depository.Texas Book Depository.

Nathan A. DarbyNathan A. Darby On March 12, 1998, a 1951 fingerprint of Malcolm Wallace was On March 12, 1998, a 1951 fingerprint of Malcolm Wallace was

positively matched with a copy of a fingerprint labeled “Unknown” a positively matched with a copy of a fingerprint labeled “Unknown” a fresh print lifted on Nov. 22, 1963 from a carton by the southeast 6fresh print lifted on Nov. 22, 1963 from a carton by the southeast 6 thth floor window.floor window.

This carton was labeled “Box A” and also had several fingerprints of This carton was labeled “Box A” and also had several fingerprints of Lee Harvey Oswald.Lee Harvey Oswald.

12 point match needed for legal identification12 point match needed for legal identification Darby made a 14 point match.Darby made a 14 point match. Darby signed a sworn notarized affidavit stating that he was able to Darby signed a sworn notarized affidavit stating that he was able to

affirm a 14 point match between the “Unknown” fingerprint and the affirm a 14 point match between the “Unknown” fingerprint and the “blind print card submitted to him, which was the 1951 print of “blind print card submitted to him, which was the 1951 print of Malcolm Wallace.Malcolm Wallace.

Generally a 14 point match in a U.S. court will clinch a case.Generally a 14 point match in a U.S. court will clinch a case. Upon further study Darby made a 34 point match.Upon further study Darby made a 34 point match.

Soft on CommunismSoft on Communism 1961 Bay of Pigs, Berlin Crisis 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Refused to invade Cuba. (Barbara Tuchman: The Guns of August, 1962). November 1963 attempting to normalize U.S.-Cuban relations. June 10, 1963 (American University): “I speak of peace, therefore, as the

necessary rational end of rational men.” “Today the expenditure of billions every year on weapons acquired for the

purpose of making sure we never need to use them is essential to keeping the peace. But surely the acquisition of such idle stockpiles which can only destroy and never create—is not the only, much less the most efficient, means of assuring peace.”

Soviet Union: “So let us not be blind to our differences but let us also direct attention to our common interests and to the means by which those differences can be resolved.”

July 26, 1963 (TV Address): “Each increase of tension has produced an increase of arms; each increase of arms has produced an increase of tension.”

Soft on CommunismSoft on Communism July 25, 1963: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty: Banned all

nuclear tests in the atmosphere, outer space, and under water (first step in march towards global disarmament).

Kenneth O’Donnell, JFK’s most trusted advisor: “Kennedy told me in the spring of 1963 that he could not pull out of Vietnam until he was reelected, so we had better make damned sure I am reelected.”

At a White House reception on Christmas eve, a month after he succeeded to the presidency, LBJ told the Joint Chiefs: “Just get me elected, and then you can have your war.”

1965 LBJ orders first regular combat troops into Vietnam.

Oil Depletion AllowanceOil Depletion Allowance Compromise made in 1923 between IRS and oil industry. Compromise made in 1923 between IRS and oil industry.

Specifically this was an expense deduction for depletion of Specifically this was an expense deduction for depletion of resources and was allowed as a reduction of taxable income.resources and was allowed as a reduction of taxable income.

October 16, 1962: Kennedy took on the oil industry. Kennedy was October 16, 1962: Kennedy took on the oil industry. Kennedy was able to persuade Congress to pass an act that removed the able to persuade Congress to pass an act that removed the distinction between repatriated profits and profits invested abroad. distinction between repatriated profits and profits invested abroad. While this law applied to industry as a whole, it especially affected While this law applied to industry as a whole, it especially affected oil companies. It was estimated that as a result of this legislation, oil companies. It was estimated that as a result of this legislation, wealthy oilmen saw a fall in their earnings on foreign investment wealthy oilmen saw a fall in their earnings on foreign investment from 30% to 15%.from 30% to 15%.

Removal of depletion allowance would result in a loss of around Removal of depletion allowance would result in a loss of around $300 million a year to Texas oilmen.$300 million a year to Texas oilmen.

After assassination of JFK, President Johnson dropped the govt. After assassination of JFK, President Johnson dropped the govt. plans to remove the oil depletion allowance.plans to remove the oil depletion allowance.

CIACIA Simple going to loose powerSimple going to loose power JFK, June 10, 1963: “Let us focus instead on a more JFK, June 10, 1963: “Let us focus instead on a more

practical, more attainable peace– based not on a sudden practical, more attainable peace– based not on a sudden revolution in human nature but on a gradual evolution in revolution in human nature but on a gradual evolution in human institutions– on a series of concrete actions and human institutions– on a series of concrete actions and effective agreements which are in the interest of all effective agreements which are in the interest of all concerned.”concerned.”

Simply put CIA will no longer have Carte Blanche in Simply put CIA will no longer have Carte Blanche in fomenting revolutions around the world, when U.S. fomenting revolutions around the world, when U.S. interests are threatened. interests are threatened.

Kennedy’s death ushered in a decade of unprecedented Kennedy’s death ushered in a decade of unprecedented violence and lawlessness on the part of the U.S. violence and lawlessness on the part of the U.S. Intelligence Services.Intelligence Services.

CIACIA 1970, Chile: Salvador Allende and his Socialist Workers’ 1970, Chile: Salvador Allende and his Socialist Workers’

Party won the general election. Various multinational Party won the general election. Various multinational companies including International Telephone and companies including International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT, owned by George R. Brown) feared Telegraph (ITT, owned by George R. Brown) feared Allende would natinalize their assets in Chile.Allende would natinalize their assets in Chile.

Companies supported right-wing political party (secure Companies supported right-wing political party (secure interests in Chile).interests in Chile).

Allende won the electionAllende won the election Nixon ordered CIA to help Chilean military over through Nixon ordered CIA to help Chilean military over through

AllendeAllende On September 11, 1973, a military coup removed On September 11, 1973, a military coup removed

Allende’s govt. and Augusto Pinochet ascended to Allende’s govt. and Augusto Pinochet ascended to power.power.

MafiaMafia

Robert Kennedy removed as Attorney Robert Kennedy removed as Attorney General.General.

Interests abroad secured.Interests abroad secured.Avoid Prosecution.Avoid Prosecution.Carlos Marcello: “Take the stone out of my Carlos Marcello: “Take the stone out of my

shoe.”shoe.”Stone removed on November 22, 1963.Stone removed on November 22, 1963.

November 21, 1963November 21, 1963 Madeleine Brown (LBJ’s mistress) was at the Madeleine Brown (LBJ’s mistress) was at the

home of Clint Murchison. Others at Murchinson’s home of Clint Murchison. Others at Murchinson’s home were J. Edgar Hoover, Clyde Tolson, John home were J. Edgar Hoover, Clyde Tolson, John J. McCloy, Richard Nixon, Harvey Bright, J. McCloy, Richard Nixon, Harvey Bright, Haroldson L. Hunt, and Lyndon B. Johnson.Haroldson L. Hunt, and Lyndon B. Johnson.

Meeting called upon the arrival of LBJ.Meeting called upon the arrival of LBJ. After closed door meeting Johnson reappeared After closed door meeting Johnson reappeared

and told his mistressand told his mistress ““After tomorrow those goddamn Kennedy’s will After tomorrow those goddamn Kennedy’s will

never embarrass me again- that’s no threat never embarrass me again- that’s no threat that’s a promise.”that’s a promise.”

Coup D’ E’tatCoup D’ E’tat

““But when a long Train of Abuses and But when a long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a Design to reduce them Object, evinces a Design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security.”for their future Security.”

Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. Independence, July 4, 1776.