American History Hit Was Lee Harvey Oswald a Lone Gunman?
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Nov 6, 2025 Join investigative journalist Jefferson Morley, a former Washington Post writer and JFK expert, as he dives into the intricate conspiracy surrounding JFK's assassination. They question the Warren Commission's conclusions, explore forensic doubts about Oswald’s role, and reveal extensive CIA surveillance of him. Morley discusses why Oswald was targeted, public skepticism about the Warren Report, and the implications of newly uncovered documents. He even touches on the potential involvement of anti-Castro operatives and the Mafia, making it a compelling inquiry into a historical mystery.
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Warren Commission Reached Premature Conclusion
- The Warren Commission concluded Oswald acted alone despite weak forensic links and no motive established.
- Jefferson Morley says the commission prosecuted a case, not a thorough investigation, which seeded lifelong doubts.
Forensic Case Against Oswald Is Fragile
- Forensic and eyewitness evidence linking Oswald to the sixth-floor shots is weak and increasingly disputed.
- Morley highlights negative paraffin tests, lack of eyewitnesses on stairs, and many witnesses hearing shots from the front.
CIA Watched Oswald For Years
- The CIA had compiled a 194-page file on Oswald and monitored him for years before the assassination.
- Morley argues this surveillance made manipulation possible and undermines the lone-gunman narrative.
