Vince Palamara

David's little-watched October 2022 14-part video series all in ONE video [I grabbed them because, with David gone, there is a real possibility the account will fade away- I saw it happen with a few other departed researchers/authors. As usual, posted for free- I make not a penny on any video (note: David started a You Tube channel JUST in late October 2022!]:

Wallace died 6/13/21: Obituary | Wallace Milam of Dyersburg, Tennessee | Curry Funeral Home Wallace Milam, 82, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence. He was born February 21, 1939, in Clarksburg, Tennessee, to the late Eldon and Annie S. Wiles Milam. Mr. Milam was a beloved history teacher at Dyersburg High School until his retirement in 1997; however, he continued adjunct work through 2003. He was hired in 1964 as the head football coach at Dyersburg Junior High School, then moved to DHS in 1965 as assistant football coach under Coach Jere Stribling. In his later years, he did the football statistics under Coach James Counce. During his high school tenure, he, Lloyd Ramer, and Nawasa Jonas worked together to transform the DHS history department into “History Land” to engage students. Mr. Milam was a John F. Kennedy assassination expert and lecturer. He spent much of his life traveling to Dallas, Texas, conducting interviews of people who were involved and researching exactly what happened that fateful day. He also spent time in Washington, D.C., researching in the National Archives. He served on the Senate Select Committee of the assassinations of both JFK and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and testified at the senate hearings. He was also an avid tennis player and former instructor. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Becky Milam and three step-children, David Collins, Jamie Collins Hildibrand, Lucas Younger and two step-granddaughters, Keira Taylor and Pandora Hildibrand.

Wallace Milam sadly did pass away as verified by the comments on his Facebook- sounds like it was a little over a year ago based on the comments.

There is 100 percent definitely a manuscript that is, to most people's standards, done but perhaps not "David Lifton" done (he was forever adding and amending). How I know this: researcher Matt Douthit, who became good friends with David. According to the gentleman who started the thread (his recent comment), they are going to get it published [perhaps even if it is "just" Author House or similar self publishing venues a la what Tyler Newcomb did with his late father's book MURDER FROM WITHIN co-written with the late Perry Adams].

Next to Kellerman- Agent Ron Pontius (still alive); agent on other side- Agent Toby Chandler (still alive). Agent directly seated behind Kellerman- it looks like either Don Lawton (deceased) or Frank Yeager (still alive); I am torn on which it is. The other gentleman does not appear to be an agent but a member of the media.

Wow. I told Matt a few years ago "David isn't a spring chicken any longer- I hope he made arrangements for his book and remaining materials to be available just in case" but never really received an answer. Often times, when people pass, their stuff gets tossed. I know of a massive Soap Opera archivist who had every collectible known to mankind about every soap opera ever from 1940-1995 or so who was murdered. His family literally threw it all out days later! It happens. JFK researcher Kathlee Fitzgerald passed away in 2019 and all her many books and materials were tossed, as well. I wonder how many times this happens, especially when there is no close family OR the family doesn't hold the possessions as anything worth keeping.

Yes- I read all of that. I have been searching online for anything corroborative and so far there is nothing. It could be too soon; who knows.

Harry Livingstone died a lonely bachelor in 2015, yet his archives were obtained via Bart Kamp (and Malcolm Blunt, too?). I know young researcher Matt Douthit was in frequent contact with David and considered him a friend. If anyone could have had access to his manuscript, he would. I reached out to him so stay tuned.

For every person on Facebook who is saying "so sad", there is another person saying things like "sure he has really passed away? There is nothing online." Makes one wonder. Most people take things like this in good faith (what is to be gained by lying about his death?), but the skeptical researcher in me wants corroboration in the form of an obituary, etc.

True.

Any chance that David may still be alive and perhaps in the hospital (or a hospice) instead?

I am starting to get a weird feeling about this.

(Kellerman can be seen in the follow-up car front passenger seat to the right)

No--that is SAIC Gerald Behn in the front seat AND Thomas Shipman also drove the limo. Note the military aide between the two, as well.

Pat, thanks for the info! Matt Douthit was working with David and was in frequent contact with him. I let him know of David's passing + everyone's concern about his new book.

David Lifton Facebook post from a couple years ago: David Lifton · Hi everyone — I appreciate the support. I’m devoting full time to the writing of Final Charade. This book will explain —once and for all —the plot as it was supposed to occur —with full details about the pre-planned cover-up. Even though I just turned 81, my life has not followed the usual retirement routine.. I was recently car jacked — at about 11:50 one evening, in a supposedly safe area. Three assailants confronted me, and shoved a 9 mm Glock into my face, instucting me turn over my car keys, and then lie down on the asphalt where this occurred, while they roared away in my Honda. While the Glock was pointed at my forehead, I remained calm and looked at the hand, with its finger on the trigger. And i actually thought: if this S.O.B. actually pulls that trigger, my work will have been for naught, and the truth about Oswald will not be found. I survived this trauma; unfortunatey, and contrary to police optimism, my car is still missing. I appreciate all youir support.

Thanks for the info.

David was born in 1939- that makes him 83. It is definitely possible.

I am seeing zero online confirmation that David passed away. I hope we don't all have egg on our faces over this.

Researcher Matt Douthit was in regular contact with him. I just let him know of his passing. If anyone should know, he would (how to obtain his manuscript, etc.).

I also should have known something was wrong recently, as David reached out to me about a research question but (uncharacteristically) did not respond back (this was in the last 6 weeks or so). Great tribute to David: