第五章
This chapter examines the events following the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Dallas Police Department, including his interrogation, the security arrangements for his transfer, and his fatal shooting by Jack Ruby. The investigation draws upon extensive testimony from Dallas police officials, FBI agents, and other witnesses, along with numerous Commission Exhibits documenting the procedures, communications, and circumstances surrounding these critical events.
References
The primary sources for this chapter include testimony before the Warren Commission from Dallas Police Chief Jesse E. Curry (4 H 152, 12 H 30, 15 H 125, 15 H 131, 15 H 167, 15 H 171, 15 H 191-192), Captain J.W. Fritz (4 H 207-211, 4 H 215-232, 4 H 238-240, 4 H 246), and numerous other officers including Bob K. Carroll, Gerald Hill, Elmer L. Boyd, Richard Sims, James W. Bookhout, Manning C. Clements, and Harry Holmes. Additional testimony comes from FBI agents Winston G. Lawson and James P. Hosty, Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade (5 H 218-250), and various other law enforcement officials and witnesses. Commission Exhibits referenced include CE 701, CE 1353, CE 1359, CE 1999, CE 2002-2003, CE 2010-2186, with specific exhibits providing documentation of police reports, audio recordings from WFAA-TV, KRLD-TV, NBC-TV, and WBAP Fort Worth, and depositions from numerous witnesses.
Interrogation Testimonies
The interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Dallas Police Department involved multiple sessions conducted by various investigators over approximately 48 hours. Captain J.W. Fritz led the primary interrogation efforts, with assistance from FBI agents and other department personnel. Jesse Curry testified regarding the overall supervision of the interrogation process. The testimonies document the sequence of questioning, the types of information sought, the duration and timing of sessions, and the officials present during various phases. Commission Exhibit 2003 provides comprehensive documentation of the interrogation sessions, including reports prepared by investigating officers. Mrs. Ruth Paine, Marina Oswald, and Robert Oswald provided related testimony regarding Lee Oswald’s background, activities, and family circumstances, which informed the interrogation approach. The investigation maintained detailed records of when interrogations occurred, who conducted them, and the general nature of questions pursued.
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