Stu Wexler

Mantik was one but there is another. Only not sharing because I would want to ask him first. But the HSCA firearms panel is just as devastating. They used microscopes and visual and ID'd all the other initials but Todd's and they weren't looking to make a point about the chain of evidence.

To clarify, I am not sure if their express purpose was to look for the initials. But they definitely did it as part of whatever their overall objective. Also: the HSCA Firearms Panel bullet worksheets included detailed descriptions of key markings/characteristics. Every initial set was noted: except Todd's. There is an argument that Nicol initials are not on CE399 and he undoubtedly initialed it when he did a follow up examination. Hence, they argue, both sets of initials disappeared due to oxidation. I focused on this in a Lancer presentation in 2015. Nicol appeared to mark the lead (not copper) part of other rounds. That is what you would normally do if you don't want to "contaminate" evidence (the jacket surface that retains ballistics markings) in any way. Well there was small portion of exposed lead on CE399 rounds, at the base. That was removed for chemical analysis by the FBI years before. In other words, it is distinctly possible that Nicol's initials or markings were on that exposed lead on the base and were removed.

One of the better all purpose backs there was. The fact he didn't catch the Rambler man is suspicious, imo.

Given the topic, I wonder why more footnote in Meagher's book.

Greg: this is really solid work on Masen. So do you think these are all innocent cases of mistaken identity? Or do you think there is something more to the Masen angle? Stu

To my point. Can we capitalize on this sentiment (and heck, it may well relate to Nov 22) https://www.italy24news.com/local/amp/143373?__twitter_impression=true

So a thought, as there are people here from overseas where the documentary is getting quite a bit of attention: what can possibly be done to leverage the attention to get foreign governments and institutions to release what they may have on the assassination? We have pretty good accounts (and it is just plain common sense) that foreign security and intelligence agencies cooperated with and may well have conducted independent investigations into the crimes. Interpol perhaps also has files. Can we get a something going on that front? W

Yes. They made a mistake. We have the weapon in the relevant area and time on the Alyea film. It is 100% a Carcano and not a Mauser. Look at this from another perspective: why would you go to enormous lengths to connect Oswald to the MC and then not even bother to fire it on tbe day of??

The problem with the Mauser issue is we have the Alyea film which conclusively shows a Carcano. We need to focus on issues that have not been long debunked.

Mark: is there any room for it to be any other officer other than McClain as a potential source for the recording?

1. Changed. It is bleedover from Twitter where one has a character limit. 2. Chapman said this to me in person, not by email. 3. I don't know what happened with Oz in November. Which is why I say it is a gap. It would be great if you can clearly establish who that handler is. Many names have been put forward for handlers but most, frankly, remain far from convincing. I will accept a circumstantial case but it has to be firmer than anything we currently have to move the needle. Are you going to add to that in the new book? Stu

It is the biggest gap in the research. Regardless of what one thinks about the extent of his role on Nov 22, it is hard to imagine any conspiracy of any variety proceeding without being able to monitor, anticipate and *influence* LHO's behavior. The latter implies at least someone in "proximity" to him in a noticeable way in Dallas in Oct and Nov. The community has developed all kinds of fascinating and suspicious contacts up through the end of Sept, imo. But we need after. A few like Larry Hancock and Greg Parker have been making strides. I have long hoped your book might address that gap ever since the late Robert Chapman dropped some very vague but intriguing tidbits about it. I won't be disappointed?

It is the biggest gap in the research. Regardless of what one thinks abt the extent of his role on Nov 22, it is hard to imagine any conspiracy of any variety proceeding without being able to monitor, anticipate and *influence* LHO's behavior. The latter implies at least someone in "proximity" to him in a noticeable way in Dallas in Oct and Nov. The community has developed all kinds of fascinating and suspicious contacts up through the end of Sept, imo. But we need after. A few like Larry Hancock and Greg Parker have been making strides. I have long hoped your book might address that gap ever since the late Robert Chapman dropped some very vague but intriguing tidbits about it. I won't be disappointed?

How much of the new book deals with Oswald especially his world in October and November 1963? -Stu

What would help would be if the person making the criticism was widely read in PDS's work and familiar with his interviews and presentations. Because the premise is wrong. He does not limit his analysis to the CIA by any means. Not by a long shot. And he is one of the most forward thinking researchers we have ever had for some of those very reasons. He was talking about Air Force Intelligence, for instance, long before anyone was interested in them. I have grown more convinced by his overarching analysis of deep politics over time-- not less. Regards, Stu

I think he is clearly saying that the package could not have contained the rifle-- it was too small. He has said that for a long, long time, if I am right.

Robert, I would be very interested. I have looked into Dinkin. Others have gone deep. Never have seen any record of those names. If they came only in the 1970s it would make me suspicious that he was embelishing. But please post a llink. -Stu

Just tellling you why-- not advocating-- but I believe the issue with Delphine Roberts is two-fold for some: 1) She ultimately was not, if I recall, the most cooperative witness for Garrison. 2) She was associated with radical right wing groups like the National States Rights Party. -Stu

So Chris: does that mean you are skeptical of that the dictabelt is a recording from a police motorcycle?

Also: what is the source for McClain saying he stopped at the headshot?

Chris- very interesting, So: how confident are you it is a Harley engine you are hearing, McClain's or not? Am I right in saying that, whosever vehicle it is, you believe it was in motion when it was recording? Did McClain give the name for his suspected whistler?

Nvmd, I see it referenced elsewhere in the literature.

Hi folks, Could be completely out of the loop or forgetting something here, so help me out. This is not a new document. https://ncisahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/OSWALD-Lee-H-FBI-Source-reporting-on-Oswalds-contact-with-Soviets-in-Mexico-City-and-Washngton-OCT-181963.pdf But I look at the date--- November 19, 1963. Help me out: I thought the "Comrade Kostin" material was supposed to have emerged exclusively from the letter Ruth Paine "discovered" and submitted *after* the assassination. No? -Stu

I could be wrong, but I also believe this document might be new: https://ncisahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/OSWALD-Lee-H-Investigation-of-Shooting-Incident-in-Barracks-Oct-27-1957.pdf Not sure the significance.

So what is kind of interesting to me: you find this same document in the FBI's Oswald's FBI Mexico file. https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=56971&relPageId=60&search="little_rock" AND paine Now, this gets to one of the most interesting and (as far I know) still underdeveloped leads that Newman exposed years ago-- at the same time these things are happening, the FBI is actually investigating Oswald in Mexico *IN MEXICO.* http://www.jfklancer.com/backes/newman/newman_4.html [QUOTE[ "It is important to see. I want you to see this because they have the full story up to this point, when they start investigating this, there's the Woolsey story, we saw it a minute ago, again 1 November, they send it down on 1 November to the FBI Office in Mexico City."And then we see some really interesting stuff. There's a guy by the name of Peck down there, C.B. Peck, who is investigating, this is Oswald's Mexico City file, FBI Mexico City file # 105-3702. And look at this! What's that? He does this on the 4th of November, 1963. And you're not allowed to know what it is. You don't have a need to know."This is on the 6th of November, this is Peck again, 'All Southern informants, including contacts Cuban and Soviet Groups contacted without result.'"They are chasing the Cuban story down in Mexico City on the 6th of November, the FBI is in any event."All contacts with Mexican subversive organizations contacted. 11/6/63.' [UNQUOTE] Was there a connection between the FBI's effort to locate Oswald when they did and the FBI's investigation of Mexico pre-assassination? Regards, Stu