Recap & Rebuttals Part 7 (Episodes 35-38) Featuring Eric Hunley
Mar 20, 2024
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This podcast delves into Lee Harvey Oswald's time in the Soviet Union, exploring his non-defection at the US Embassy, marriage to Marina, and alleged ties to American intelligence. The episode discusses CIA connections, false defection theories, and discrepancies in Oswald's diary, unraveling the mysterious journey of the accused assassin.
Marina's potential ties to the KGB raise suspicions due to her associations and actions.
Robert Webster's defection to the Soviet Union unveils connections between Rand Development and the CIA.
The swift and questionable marriage of Oswald and Marina casts doubt on the authenticity of their relationship.
Deep dives
Marina's KGB Connection
Marina's potential ties to the KGB are supported by a CIA memo outlining 29 reasons for suspicion. This suspicion stems from her associations, including dating Oswald, a Moroccan exchange student, and seeking out Robert Webster. Additionally, a memo was written about Soviet women marrying foreigners for intelligence purposes, warning about this scenario.
Robert Webster's CIA Links
Robert Webster, a defector to the Soviet Union, had connections to Rand Development, a company with ties to the CIA. George Bookbinder and Henry Rand, his bosses, were associated with the OSS and CIA. Webster defected while at a trade show in Moscow, and his bosses and American embassy personnel accompanied him during his defection process.
Oswald and Marina's Swift Marriage
The swift marriage between Oswald and Marina raises questions due to their inconsistent story. They reportedly met at a trade union dance, got engaged shortly after, and filed for a marriage permit within a short timeframe. The circumstances of their first meeting, engagement in the hospital, and rapid marriage proposal lack clarity and raise doubts about the authenticity of their relationship.
Marina and Lee's Marriage
Marina tells conflicting stories about meeting Lee Harvey Oswald, suggesting a complex relationship. Speculation arises that Marina, potentially KGB-affiliated, aimed to marry Oswald for a green card, while Oswald's motives remain unclear despite witnesses questioning their ability to communicate due to language barriers.
Delay in Opening Oswald's 201 File
The CIA's delay in opening Oswald's 201 file raises questions about the handling of his surveillance. Despite monitoring him through programs like HT Lingual, the CIA took 13 months to create a routine file on him, leading to suspicions about Oswald's potential connections and involvement with intelligence agencies.
In this episode we break down the disputed claims from Episodes 35-38 as we look at Lee Harvey Oswald's time in the Soviet Union, including his arrival through Helsinki, his non-defection at the US Embassy, his marriage to Marina, whether Marina was KGB, the story of Otto Otepka, and whether Oswald was a false defector working for American intelligence. We are joined by Eric Hunley of America's Untold Stories.