Description
Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK
The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, continues to inspire interest ranging from well-meaning speculation to bizarre conspiracy theories and controversial filmmaking. But in this landmark book, reissued with a new afterword for the 40th anniversary of the assassination, Gerald Posner examines all of the available evidence and reaches the only possible conclusion: Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. There was no second gunman on the grassy knoll. The CIA was not involved. And although more than four million pages of documents have been released since Posner first made his case, they have served only to corroborate his findings. Case Closed remains the classic account against which all books about JFK's death must be measured.
Comprehensive Investigation of the JFK Assassination
Gerald Posner's exhaustive research presents a methodical examination of one of America's most scrutinized historical events. This book cuts through decades of speculation to present factual evidence and documented testimony. Posner's legal background as a former Wall Street lawyer brings analytical rigor to his investigation, separating verified facts from unfounded theories that have proliferated since 1963.
Evidence-Based Analysis
Drawing from millions of pages of declassified documents, witness testimonies, and forensic evidence, this work systematically addresses every major conspiracy theory surrounding Kennedy's death. The book examines ballistic evidence, autopsy reports, and eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the events of that November day in Dallas. Posner's conclusions are supported by documentation that has withstood decades of scrutiny and additional document releases.
40th Anniversary Edition
This updated edition includes a new afterword addressing evidence and documents released in the four decades following the original publication. Despite over four million additional pages of declassified materials becoming available, the core findings remain unchallenged. The anniversary edition reinforces the original conclusions while addressing new questions raised by researchers and historians.
About the Author
Gerald Posner, a former Wall Street lawyer, is an award-winning author of many books on subjects ranging from Nazi war criminals, to assassinations, to the lives and careers of politicians. His investigative approach combines legal analysis with historical research, resulting in authoritative works on controversial subjects.