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Insights on JFK Assassination and Involvement
Aug 23, 2024
Key Points from the Lecture Transcript
Initial Contact and Visit
Joe West initially contacted the speaker at Stateville prison.
The speaker was reluctant to make a phone call during a visit but eventually called Joe West.
Joe West visited the speaker and spent two days discussing various topics before getting into serious discussions about the Kennedy situation.
Discussion on the Kennedy Situation
The speaker sketched the entire Dealy Plaza for Joe West.
Joe was informed of the speaker's presence by a reliable source, later understood to be the FBI.
The speaker never confessed to taking a shot to Joe West, who died without knowing the speaker was one of the shooters at Dealy Plaza.
Joe West's Death
Joe West died after heart surgery, possibly from tampered medication.
Joe West wanted to exhume JFK's body to prove a mercury round was used.
Memory and Prison Conditions
The speaker admits memory is not as sharp due to prison conditions and poor water quality.
Acknowledges drinking contaminated water for 12 years.
Meeting Oliver Stone
Met Oliver Stone three times but refused to tell him his story.
Did not sign an agreement to be filmed.
Background on Kennedy Assassination Plot
Speaker was initially unaware of serious plans to assassinate JFK.
Charles Nicoletti, a respected associate, informed the speaker of the plan.
Speaker was involved with logistics and security rather than as a shooter initially.
Involvement in the Plot
Originally planned for Chicago but moved to Texas after disagreement.
Speaker was tasked with reconnaissance and weapon preparation.
Met Lee Harvey Oswald in Texas, who helped with recon.
Specifics of the Execution
Used a Remington Fireball for accuracy, chosen due to reliability and concealability.
Detailed planning and setup for the assassination day.
Describes involvement in the assassination, placing him on the grassy knoll.
Believed Charles Nicoletti fired the first shot.
Aftermath and Escape
Describes leaving the scene and returning to the motel.
Used wax to remove gun residue traces.
Returned to Chicago immediately after the assassination.
Connections and Allegiances
Discusses various contacts and their roles, including David Atlee Phillips and organized crime figures.
Asserts that CIA connections were involved in the assassination plot.
Reflections on the Assassination
Believed it was a necessity for economic and geopolitical reasons.
Acknowledges some remorse related to the impact of JFK's assassination but remains critical of JFK's policies.
Personal Transformation
Describes a significant personal change after finding faith in prison.
Reflects on past priorities and regrets about family life.
Current Status and Legal Issues
Serving time for unrelated charges, believes government attempts on his life are linked to past activities.
Holds a sensitive ledger as insurance, containing key information on historical crime activities.
Closing Thoughts
Discusses broader conspiracies and the role of economic interests in major political events.
Maintains skepticism about public or media interest in revealing the full truth about the JFK assassination.
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