Oswald took 10.2 seconds to fire all three shots.

[James Hackerott]

Recent discussions regarding the sniper (possibly awkwardly) standing versus sitting or kneeling for an early shot taken about 9 seconds before Z133 (Z124H) prompted me to use my 3D model to test a sitting positon similar to my Z223 model. I found that a slight rotation at the waist of about 5 degrees along with head,  neck and arm adjustments allows a smooth transisiton through Z124H to Z223 and Z313 positions. Attached are four views from Z124H - Z223 including the models point of view from his left eye.

[Tom Mahon]

Recent discussions regarding the sniper (possibly awkwardly) standing versus sitting or kneeling for an early shot taken about 9 seconds before Z133 (Z124H) prompted me to use my 3D model to test a sitting positon similar to my Z223 model. I found that a slight rotation at the waist of about 5 degrees along with head,  neck and arm adjustments allows a smooth transisiton through Z124H to Z223 and Z313 positions. Attached are four views from Z124H - Z223 including the models point of view from his left eye.

I think you meant to say, "About 9 seconds before Z313," not Z133.

Regardless, was the window really open that much?

[James Hackerott]

I think you meant to say, "About 9 seconds before Z313," not Z133.

Regardless, was the window really open that much?

The window is open 19". I determined that by photo overlay of the model with Tom Alyea's film of the boxes just before 2pm. Also, Dillard's view is consistent with the 19". I also discovered that the Sixth Floor Museum has their window about 5" lower! Possibly to accommodate the webcam.

[Tom Mahon]

The window is open 19". I determined that by photo overlay of the model with Tom Alyea's film of the boxes just before 2pm. Also, Dillard's view is consistent with the 19". I also discovered that the Sixth Floor Museum has their window about 5" lower! Possibly to accommodate the webcam.

In your recreation, would the muzzle of the short-rifle have been inside or outside the building while firing the first shot?

[Tom Mahon]

Recent discussions regarding the sniper (possibly awkwardly) standing versus sitting or kneeling for an early shot taken about 9 seconds before Z133 (Z124H) . . ."

Did you mean to say "9 seconds before Z133," or 9 FRAMES before Z133?

[James Hackerott]

In your recreation, would the muzzle of the short-rifle have been inside or outside the building while firing the first shot?

I'm not sure. I will have to try to measure it somehow tomorrow. What length would that short-rifle be?

[John Iacoletti]

Factoid: A psychologically disturbed, self-described Marxist sharpshooter by the name of Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK by firing three shots at him over 10.2 seconds in the echo chamber known as Dealey Plaza.

Good choice of words.

factoid:
an assumption or speculation that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact.

[Tom Mahon]

Good choice of words.

factoid:
an assumption or speculation that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact.

Funny.

When did you first hear it?

The 10.2 seconds part of it, that is.