Cyril wecht is one of a tiny handful of forensic pathologists who has examined the medical evidence in the kennedy assassination and thinks there was a conspiracy. Wecht, md, jd, one of the worlds leading forensic pathologistslawyers, is the author or coauthor of a question of murder, tales from the morgue, mortal evidence, who killed jonbenet ramsey. A vision for america with stephen kennedy smith and douglas brinkley. Wecht and dawna kaufmann interview about their latest collaborative effort was posted, the audio version of their chat with guardian liberty voice journalist and writer. A national symposium on the 40th anniversary of the jfk assassination will be held thursday through sunday at duquesne university. Passing the torch, organized by cyril wecht and his son, ben, featured some of the nations most prominent kennedy assassination experts. Renowned forensic pathologist, consultant and author. He conducts hundreds of autopsies a year, teaches at several local universities, performs consulting work for private attorneys, and recently released a book, from crime scene to courtroom. So charlie and i wrote that book in 1998, who killed jonbenet ramsey. Dr cyril wecht at jfk lancers november in dallas 2016. Renowned forensic pathologist cyril wecht shared details of some of his most famous cases wednesday at citizens library in washington. According to the author there is a body of clues that can help solve the mystery of not only how a person died, but also how long ago, and in some cases of murder, by whose hand. He has been a consultant in numerous highprofile cases, but is perhaps best known for his criticism of the warren commissions findings concerning the assassination of john f. I personally have no particular fondness for cyril wecht, but i tthink the idea of hitting him with a 60odd count indictment is no way to.
Please look around, and let us know what you think. Wecht talks about some of his most famous cases local. Renowned forensic pathologist, consultant and author dr. In this article, i shall focus on the most important findings from these visits and especially emphasize the remarkable discoveries made during the last visit. A vision for america with stephen kennedy smith and douglas brinkley renowned forensic pathologist, consultant and author dr. Cyril harrison wecht was born in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, on 20th march, 1931. Wecht, who has spent more than 50 years researching president kennedys assassination, presented a multimedia lecture on key areas of the warren commissions 1964 investigation, including president. Wecht is a competent forensic pathologist where the kennedy assassination is not involved. It identifies over six hundred medical and ballistics experts, law enforcement and government officials involved in the event and its aftermath. Wecht on the doug hoerth show, via newstalk radio station wpttam in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
Wecht, who has spent more than 50 years researching president kennedys assassination, presented a multimedia lecture on key areas of the warren commissions 1964 investigation, including president kennedys autopsy and the controversial single bullet theory. Cyril wecht, a famous forensic pathologist, in which he delves into several famous cases involving mostly celebrities and draws conclusions based upon the evidence available. Cyril wecht was the first president and director of copa the coalition on political assassinations and is still active in the organization. Wecht has been barred even from raising political considerations at the. Cyril wecht is a famous forensic pathologist, or medical examiner. Cyril wechts quickie book offers some insights but doesnt name a name. Wecht institute of forensic science and law and duquesne university school of law, will include wecht, u. Acclaimed forensic pathologist cyril wecht spoke recently about the. Cyril wecht shreds nonsense jfk singlebullet theory for. Wecht began researching the kennedy assassination when he was invited to speak on the case before the 1965 meeting of the american academy of forensic sciences. His father, nathan wecht, was a lithuanian born grocery storekeeper and his mother came the ukraine wecht received degrees from the university of pittsburgh school of medicine 1956 and the university of maryland school of law 1962. However, in two others jfks assassination, the gander air crash his conclusions, while well documented, vary markedly from the official record. Truth, lies and unresolved mysteries in the murder of jfk. He has served as president of both the american college of legal medicine and the american academy of forensic sciences.
Pittsburgh forensic pathologist says jfk assassination. But the most highprofile case that he has studied and written a book about is the jfk assassination and the possibility that it was the result of a conspiracy. In tales from the morgue, dr cyril wecht, one of the most soughtafter forensic pathologists in the world, shares his insights and scientific expertise on nine cases that he has officially investigated highprofile cases as well as other lesserknown but highly intriguing mysteries. He is one of the most soughtafter forensic pathologists in the world and i love that he is not afraid to give his honest opinion according to scientific findings even if the opinion is not socially popular.
Kennedy was gunned down in the streets of dallas in broad daylight. Forensic answers to nine famous cases cyril wecht book 3. Cyril harrison wecht was born on march 20, 1931 in the pittsburgh suburb of dunkard township, pennsylvania. Gary aguilar talked about medical evidence related to the assassination of president john f. Using medical reports and diagrams of jfks wounds provided to the commission in 1964. The 50minute program was rebroadcast over wptt on the 44th anniversary of president john f. He recently wrote a letter to the mayor requesting that copas request for a permit for the grassy knoll be issued as it has been for the past few years. For cyril wecht, arguably the countrys most famous forensic pathologist, the last few weeks have been busy. This book contains some stories about cases, some famous, some not, that he investigated or has been involved with. He has served as president of both the american college of legal medicine and the american academy of forensic. Simpson written by marc parker and melissa parker, posted in scientists nationally renowned forensic pathologist dr. Wecht about the events of november 22, 1963, the story that was told to the world, and the story that has started to. He indeed has been on a now 30year plus crusade to convince the world that a cabal and not a lone gunman killed kennedy.
At the age of 80, forensic pathologist cyril wecht said hes never been busier. Cyril harrison wecht born march 20, 1931 is an american forensic pathologist. Wecht cited this evidence and several other issues in. Cyril wecht, a worldrenowned forensic pathologist joins tim to. Cyril wecht, a worldrenowned forensic pathologist joins tim to talk about his long experience with his study of the john f. Wecht, dawna kaufmann prometheus books october 2011. Famous forensic pathologist on jfk, jonbenet ramsey, and o. As both a longtime forensic pathologist, lawyer and medicallegal consultant, dr. Unfortunately the part of his book cause of death dealing with. Symposium planned solving the great american murder mystery. John newman author of many books on the jfk assassination, will speak about research for his new book volume which will demonstrate how antonio vecianas years of deception about his case officers laid out in volume iii, into the storm reveals a roadmap of new. The forensics behind nine shocking cases forensic pathology investigates a small proportion of deaths whose cause is difficult to determine. The sixth floor museum at dealey plaza presented an engaging program featuring renowned forensic pathologist, consultant and author dr.
The wecht files news pittsburgh pittsburgh city paper. Cyril wecht disappointed by oswald hung jury verdict. Truth, lies and unresolved mysteries in the murder of jfk forensic. Here, the past president of the american academy of forensic sciences presents a compelling casebook of his forays, often as an expert defense witness, into some of. Did the rockefeller commission misrepresent the jfk. Kennedy he has been the president of both the american academy of forensic sciences and the american college of legal medicine, and headed.
According to the warren commission 1964, the governments first official investigative panel into the presidents death, jfk was shot by lone gunman lee harvey oswald from the 6th floor window of the texas school book depository building with an italian. Ive created this website to share my fascination with this constantly growing world with colleagues, aspiring forensic scientists, and students. As caroline kennedy notes in her book on the bill of rights, it is a truism that any da worth his salt could persuade a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich. More than half a century lateras a renowned forensic pathologist, consultant and authorwecht continues to lecture and give media interviews on the assassination. Cornwells kay scarpetta may rule the roost of fictional pathologists but, in the real world, wecht is lord of the morgue. Cyril wechts new book from crime scene to court room.
Cyril wecht silent witness how forensic anthropology is used to solve the worlds toughest crimes 1st edition 2nd printing softcover new york firefly books 2002 very good in wrappers. Wecht, dawna kaufmann prometheus books january 2009 on. Kennedy, julie grant pittsburgh kdka a pittsburgh forensic pathologist says the investigation into. The expert the conspiracy books are always quoting is cyril wecht, forensic pathologist and longtime advocate of a conspiracy. Cyril wecht shreds nonsense jfk singlebullet theory for fox chapel area students tawnya panizzi wed. Shadowy forces running rampant in our government questions are sure to linger.
Cyril wecht has been involved in many highprofile cases, including the assassinations of robert f. Wecht was among the first to raise concerns over the investigation of the assassination. A reference guide to the jfk assassination provides an uptodate scholarly reference to the assassination of president john f. Experts say jfk killed by multiple gunmen the duquesne duke. Dieugenio and lisa pease, has carried one article coauthored by cyril h.
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