Why Was Oswald Killed?

[Denis Pointing]

A man by the name of Gianni Russo, author of “Hollywood Godfather”, was a runner for Frank Costello, head of New York mob. Frank sent Russo to New Orleans to deliver a message to Carlos Marcello. As he entered restaurant where he was to meet Marcello, he spot’s  “Oswald or his twin brother” coming out of the men’s room, and then left the restaurant.  This is while Marcello was in the restaurant.  By the way, the book is very interesting book to read.
Another sighting
Author Matthew Randazzo V co-authored the book “Mr New Orleans” with Kent “Frenchy” Brouillette. The book is about Brouillette. The book is reviewed by George de Stefano and he states: “Although Frenchy is hardly the first to argue that Lee Harvey Oswald was only one participant in a Mafia-backed conspiracy, he is the first to claim to have witnessed contacts between Oswald and Mafia chief Carlos Marcello. He recalls having seen Oswald in the company of Marcello “a few times” in 1963, including in Marcello’s office. “My understanding was that Oswald had become a runner of some sort for Carlos”.
https://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/mr-new-orleans

I know this may be difficult to believe but sometimes these 'mob guys' actually tell fibs!! Seriously Mike, just because mafia guys boast about having Kennedy 'hit' doesn't make it true. The mob wants people to believe the mafia is all powerfull, untouchable and able to pull off an assassination this big. Truth is most of these guys are intellectually retarded, many refuse to obey orders and some are homicidal maniacs..these creeps would have trouble organising a kids birthday party! Hate to break it to you buddy but..the GODFATHER film wasn't true.

[Michael Carney]

I know they are not the most truthful people on the planet and some are not known to be very bright but the folks at the top are very bright individuals. I did a search of the forum and there is no mention of Marcello, try reading the book “Mafia Kingfish” by John H. Davis and you will get an education. Or “Mob Lawyer” by Frank Ragano and Selwyn Raab for more insight.  Or Lamar Waldron’s “The Hidden History of the JFK Assassination.  There is plenty of evidence pointing to Marcello and Trafficante in those books.
And no, the “Godfather” wasn’t true but it was based on some true events. “Goodfellows” and “Casino” are true.

[Richard Smith]

You have the story all assbackwards [or is it backasswards?]  By the time Oswald made that statement..he had already been asked about his time in the Soviet Union by his interrogators.   

What does that have to do with why they identified him as a suspect?  Oswald is claiming that he was "taken in" because he "lived in the Soviet Union."  Do you believe the DPD knew at the time of his arrest that he had lived in the Soviet Union?  And that is why he was arrested?  Regardless, Oswald's "patsy" statement is not conveying any knowledge of a conspiracy as suggested.  Instead, he is contending the authorities have arrested him because of his political background.  It would be like a suspect claiming he was arrested because he is black.  It's a claim of innocence, but not that he has any direct knowledge of a conspiracy.   

"They've taken me in because of the fact that I lived in the Soviet Union. I'm just a patsy!" 

[Jerry Freeman]

From  the article----
... he is the first to claim to have witnessed contacts between Oswald and Mafia chief Carlos Marcello.

The first and only [AFAIK] So don't pass the salt. Also...

Frenchy further maintains that his attorney Dean Andrews, who also represented Carlos Marcello and Lee Harvey Oswald, told him that Oswald indeed was a patsy for the crime.

As far as I know Andrews never represented  Marcello or Oswald really. Andrews testified that he thought Oswald owed him $25 but never stated why.

[Jerry Freeman]

What does that have to do with why they identified him as a suspect?

Why not stop chasing your tail?

[Michael Carney]

I know nothing about Dean Andrews other than John Candy played him in the movie JFK. John's portrayal of Dean was very entertaining, I wonder if Dean was like that in real life....... lot's of characters in New Orleans.

[Ted Shields]

He wasn't "killed". He was shot and died from his injuries.

Sounds silly I know but if he were to be selected to be killed, he would've been shot in the head, when he left the TSBD or in prison. Not a clumsy shot to the stomach with a small revolver in an area with a 90% survival rate, almost guaranteeing that he would talk.

[Michael Carney]

He was killed on order of Carlos Marcello. I think someone else was supposed to take out Oswald but for some reason it didn't happen. Then Ruby was directed to kill Oswald while he was in police custody. Torso shot was the only "safe" shot, head shot could have missed and killed a cop, not good.