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The article reports on a former CIA contractor, Robert Morrow, who claims in his book that he purchased and customized rifles used in
the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Morrow alleges he was instructed to provide the weapons and sophisticated electronic equipment to CIA and Mafia hitmen, but was initially unaware of their intended use. Despite hearing rumors of an assassination plot, Morrow says he only realized the extent of his involvement after seeing one of the rifles he supplied on television the night of the shooting. Morrow's claims are disputed by the CIA, who deny any record of him being a contractor. However, he maintains that he was a "contract employee" rather than an "agent" and was paid by the U.S. Army. Morrow's book is part of a long line of conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy's assassination and the Warren Commission report.
Briefing Doc: Claims of Ex-CIA Agent Robert Morrow Regarding JFK Assassination
Source: Reuter Newswire Article, November 19, 1993
Main Claim: Robert Morrow, a self-proclaimed ex-CIA contract employee, alleges he purchased and customized four rifles used in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He claims to have been unaware of the plot at the time, believing the weapons were intended for use against a Central American leader.
Key Details:
Rifle Purchase: Morrow states he bought four 7.35mm Mannlicher rifles and provided “sophisticated electronic equipment” to CIA hitmen under orders while under contract with the agency.
Triggering Event: He claims to have dismissed initial rumors of a Kennedy assassination plot within the CIA until seeing one of the rifles he purchased on television the night of the shooting. He quotes himself as saying, “I didn't pay any attention until the rifle was shown on the air that night... Then I went into a state of panic. I went to my (CIA) case officer and he said: 'Shut up.'"
Conspiracy Theory: Morrow's account feeds into existing conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy's assassination, challenging the Warren Commission's findings that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. He claims Oswald was a "patsy" and implicates then Vice President Lyndon Johnson and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover in the plot.
CIA Denial: The CIA denies Morrow's claims, stating "there is no record that Robert D. Morrow was ever a contract agent of the Central Intelligence Agency."
Morrow's Rebuttal: Morrow counters the CIA's denial by claiming he was a "contract employee, not an agent," paid through the U.S. Army.
Motivation for Silence and Subsequent Revelation: Morrow claims his silence was enforced by threats of imprisonment for violating his CIA oath of secrecy. He attributes his decision to come forward to lessened danger for himself and his family with the expected release of Congressional files on the assassination.
George Bush Implicated: Morrow also alleges that President George Bush, CIA Director from 1976 to 1977, "knew everything" about the assassination conspiracy.
Assessment:
Morrow's claims are highly controversial and lack verifiable evidence. The CIA denies his involvement, and his account aligns with existing conspiracy theories often dismissed as lacking credible support. It is crucial to approach this information with skepticism and consider the lack of corroboration from official sources or independent investigations.
Further Research:
Investigate the history and credibility of Robert Morrow.
Cross-reference Morrow’s claims with established facts about the Kennedy assassination.
Examine official reports and documents related to the assassination, including the Warren Commission Report.
Analyze the historical context of the Cold War and political tensions surrounding the Kennedy administration.
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