Recap & Rebuttals Part 6 (Episodes 32-34) featuring Jeff Crudele of JFK: The Enduring Secret
Feb 7, 2024
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Jeff Crudele of JFK: The Enduring Secret joins as guest to discuss disputed claims about Lee Harvey Oswald's time in the Marines, his discharge, and when he began studying Russian and Marxism. The hosts also delve into Oswald's involvement with intelligence agencies and the mysterious aspects of the JFK assassination. They analyze witness testimonies, discrepancies in documents, and the lack of follow-up in the investigation.
Oswald's military records show numerous inconsistencies, raising questions about potential manipulation or deliberate confusion surrounding his activities during his time in the Marines.
Suspicious ties between Albert Schweitzer College and the CIA suggest potential intelligence involvement and control over the college.
Indications suggest that Lee Harvey Oswald's mother may have been aware of his plans to go to Russia and helped him obtain an early discharge from the Marines, highlighting the possibility of her motives.
Deep dives
Oswald's Background and Purpose of Solving JFK
The podcast episode begins with a recap of the purpose of the season, which is to unravel the true identity of Lee Harvey Oswald. In season one, it was established that Oswald was not the lone assassin in the JFK assassination. Despite this evidence, Oswald exhibited strange behaviors that raised suspicions. The episode further explores Oswald's time in the Marines and discusses possible connections to intelligence agencies.
Discrepancies in Military Records
The podcast highlights several discrepancies in Oswald's military records. These include conflicting assignments and timelines, contradictory travel orders, and conflicting records regarding his whereabouts in Taiwan. These inconsistencies raise questions about potential manipulation or deliberate confusion surrounding Oswald's activities during this period.
The Influence of Albert Schweitzer College
The podcast delves into Oswald's application to Albert Schweitzer College in Switzerland. While his motive for choosing a European college is straightforward, the episode uncovers suspicious ties between the college and the CIA. Percival Brundage, who funded the college, had connections to CIA front companies and played a significant role in the acquisition of Southern Air Transport, which was owned by the CIA. This suggests potential intelligence involvement and control over the college.
Marguerite Oswald's Knowledge and Involvement
The podcast explores the question of whether Lee Harvey Oswald's mother, Marguerite Oswald, had knowledge of his plans to go to Russia and helped him obtain an early discharge from the Marines. While there is no definitive evidence, some indications suggest Marguerite may have been aware of Lee's intentions. This includes statements made by Marguerite to her doctor and landlord, as well as the content of later communications between Lee and his mother. The episode raises the possibility of Marguerite's motives, whether supportive of Lee's ideological aspirations or potentially more nefarious reasons.
Oswald's Discharge and Motivation
The podcast episode delves into the circumstances surrounding Oswald's discharge from the military and speculates on the potential motivations behind it. It is suggested that Oswald had plans in place and was not intending to stay and take care of his wife. There is speculation that Oswald may have been part of a covert operation or a false defector, given the urgency to obtain the discharge and start the wheels in motion for his departure.
Oswald's Interest in Marxism and Russian Language
The episode also explores Oswald's interest in Marxism and his knowledge of the Russian language. The podcast highlights conflicting accounts regarding when Oswald began studying Marxism and learning Russian. While some testimonies claim Oswald had a strong interest in Marxism during his time in the military, others suggest he never mentioned it at all. Furthermore, there is no concrete evidence of Oswald studying Russian in Japan, and the official narrative on when he learned the language lacks credibility. The podcast speculates on the possibility of Oswald being involved in intelligence activities and the potential manipulation of his interests as a cover.
In this episode we break down the disputed claims from Episodes 32-34 as we look at Lee Harvey Oswald's time in the Marines, including many conflicting records, a look at his discharge from the Marines in 1959, and an analysis of when exactly he began to learn Russian and study Marxism. We are joined by Jeff Crudele from the JFK: The Enduring Secret podcast.
