CT's, how did Oswald's rifle end up on the 6th floor?

[Charles Collins]

I distinctly recall Day saying that the prints looked llked, tentatively, Oswald's.. and saying he wishes he had gone ahead and photographed them despite being told to stop. It seems he was confident in that tentative assassessment. Being told to stop should immediately raise an investigator's suspicions as to why, so why not take a chance and finish.

He understandably had to be frustrated with the earlier interruption for Marina to view the rifle and tired by the time he was instructed to stop. However I also think that he should have at least explained that he was midstream of processing the palm print and asked if he had enough time to get to a better stopping point.

[Denis Pointing]

I think that you’re probably right about the scapegoat. He didn’t make all those decisions without some consultation. However, several of his detectives and Sheriff Decker said that they had tried to convince him not to try to transport Oswald in front of the press.

Yeah, the security issues were appalling, both before and during the transfer. It's easy to see why so many believe the whole thing was a setup.

[Thomas Graves]

Perhaps I should have rephrased my comment better, because I never wanted to give the impression it was a quote in the book, but thanks for the exact quote. I was paraphrasing from memory. I am sure in my mind Curry did say the other part as well, but I can't instantly recall where or when he said it.

He said it, on film, to a reporter in a hallway, iirc.

(Excuse me if someone has already posted this -- I haven't read through the whole thread yet.)

-- MWT 

[Colin Crow]

Yeah, I know what you mean, but Curry was told by his superiors to allow plenty of press coverage, release maximum info and to 'show off' Oswald as much as possible. I can't help thinking the guy got a bum deal, was made a bit of a scapegoat.

Denis, I think the public parading (and associated press questioning) of Oswald was confined to day one. I believe after that there was some deal struck between the DPD and press that allowed them to see him being moved but no questions were to be asked.

[Denis Pointing]

Denis, I think the public parading (and associated press questioning) of Oswald was confined to day one. I believe after that there was some deal struck between the DPD and press that allowed them to see him being moved but no questions were to be asked.

Hi Colin, really? I didn't know that. Thank you   

[Denis Pointing]

He said it, on film, to a reporter in a hallway, iirc.

(Excuse me if someone has already posted this -- I haven't read through the whole thread yet.)

-- MWT 

Yes, you're right Thomas, whilst he was on his way to the first lineup. It wasn't actually caught on film though, was it?

[Thomas Graves]

Yes, you're right Thomas, whilst he was on his way to the first lineup. It wasn't actually caught on film though, was it?

Denis,

I believe I remember watching and hearing him say this on film.  I seem to remember a slightly perplexed/frustrated look on his face.

As I recall, he wasn't walking anywhere at the time.  He was standing still, surrounded by a group of reporters in a hallway.  IIRC

Caveat:  I'm probably "just making things up," again.

-- MWT 

[Thomas Graves]

Oswald's rifle was discovered on the 6th floor, how did it get there?



JohnM

l don't know if anyone's ever asked this question, but were't there any other cheapo rifles available back then that could have been broken down and fit into a 30 inch, or so, bag?

Not that it matters, actually.

-- MWT