False Witness (62 page)

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The Advocate
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Epstein, Edward Jay.
Counterplot
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———. “The Second Coming of Jim Garrison.”
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, March 1993.

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———.
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James Phelan was the first and staunchest champion of this work. He shared with me his knowledge of the case, his files, his unique writer's eye, his wisdom, and his friendship. David Snyder's information was invaluable and his assistance ongoing. William Wegmann answered all my questions with fine humor and steered me to the Christenberry hearing. Irvin Dymond provided indispensable insights. Salvatore Panzeca's recollections inform the pages of this book. Cynthia Wegmann shared with me her father's papers and her memories of Clay Shaw and that difficult time.

Edward O'Donnell provided a copy of his report on Perry Russo's polygraph test and recalled his meetings with Garrison about it. David Chandler contributed firsthand knowledge of Garrison's personal life and his arrangement with
Life
magazine. Leonard Gurvich provided insights into Garrison and the personalities in his office, as well as details concerning Perry Russo's first polygraph. Hugh Aynesworth described his experiences with Garrison and sent a batch of useful material. Barbara Snyder recalled her impressions of David Ferrie and their conversations during his final days. James Kruebbe recounted his polygraph examination of Vernon Bundy and the scene in Garrison's office afterwards, and shared the report he wrote concerning all of it.

Richard Kilbourne enlightened me on the Clinton witnesses. Richard Kilbourne, Jr. enlightened me on the history and culture of that region. Meeting the remarkable Anne Dischler was one of the highlights of my research; I am indebted to her for sharing her records and recollections. Aline Woodside (who directed me to Anne Dischler) and Dr. Frank Silva filled in missing pieces of the puzzle surrounding East Louisiana State Hospital.

Herbert W. Christenberry, Jr. (whom I contacted after this book was written) passed on information about his father. Harry Connick's cooperation was generous, and his description of his meeting with
Oliver Stone was revealing. Dr. Edwin Weinstein informed me about the nature of sodium Pentothal. Raymond Comstock supplied useful information. It was gracious of James Alcock to speak to me.

Over the past five years, Paul Hoch has been a trusted touchstone on all matters concerning this book; he also read all the revisions. Tom Dardis has been a valuable and ongoing source of guidance. Terry Nixon made a contribution to my earliest effort. Milton Brener offered valuable practical advice. Bill Lambert, Shirley Warmuth, and Joe Warmuth also read the manuscript and provided helpful comments.

Steve Tilley and his staff at the National Archives answered my inquiries, kept my orders filled, and helped make my time there productive. David Lifton loaned me his Garrison clippings. Gus Russo shared his amazing personal directory. Amalie Phelan and Ginger Liebovitz provided insights in their field. A conversation with my nephew Terry Brossett caused me to embark on this book.

John Diamond kept the project afloat and my spirits up. Dr. Daniel Reeves kept me physically intact. The encouragement of friends and family kept me on an even keel. I am especially indebted to Mike Billings, Shirley Warmuth, Vicki Bleak, Marguerite Edelstein, Ginger Beattie, Amalie Phelan, Don Bleak, Joe Warmuth, Karen Beattie, Maurice Edelstein, Jeannette Billings, Pat Jacobs, Jesse Billings, and Lois Lambert. Without the confidence and support of my husband, this book would not have been written.

To all those at M. Evans and Co. who were enthusiastic about the manuscript and have helped to launch it into the world, I extend my deep appreciation. A special thanks goes to Rik Schell for his splendid work, which made this a better book.

I am grateful to George deKay for his faith in it—and for changing his mind.

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Abt, John

Alcock, James L.

as an assistant D.A.

and Andrews

and autopsy report

and Bradley

and civil action trial

and Clinton

and Ferrie

and Garrison

and Garrison

and Haggerty

and investigation

and JFK (film)

and preliminary hearing

and request for continuance

and Shaw

and Spiesel

Alford, William

“A Matter of Reasonable Doubt” (Billings)

American Bar Association

Anderson, Jack

Andrews, Dean

and Bertrand

and Davis

description of

and Garrison

and gay community

and grand jury trial

interview with Liebeler

and NBC White Paper

and Oswald

and parole action

and perjury trial

and phone calls

portrayal of in
JFK
(film)

and press conference

resignation of

and sedatives

and Shaw

testimony of

and Warren Commission

and weekend of the assassination

as witness for defense

Andrews, J.B.

Anson, Robert Sam

Anti-Castro Cubans. See Cuban connection

Appel, Charles A.

Arresting officers of Shaw.
See also specific individuals

Asner, Ed

Assassination

according to
JFK
(film)

and autopsy report

and exit wounds

and Garrison's theories about shots fired

plotting session

and theories about shots fired

and Zapruder film

Assassination Records Collection Act

Audubon, John James

Autopsy report of Kennedy.
See also
Assassination; Zapruder film

Aynesworth, Hugh

Bacon, Kevin

Bagert, Bernard J.

Banister, Guy

and Clinton

and Ferrie

Garrison's interest in

and Lewis

and Martin

office of

and Oswald

and pistol whipping

Bankston, Bill

Baptist Hospital

Baton-Rouge State-Times

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Beauboeuf, Alvin

and bribery

and Ferrie

interview of

and polygraph test

and threats

and Winterland Ice Skating Rink

Beckham, Thomas Edward

Bermudez, Mario

Bertrand, Clay.
See also
Shaw, Clay

and Andrews

and CIA

and Davis

description of

and FBI

first mention of

and Garrison's inquiry

in Russo's story

search for

and Shaw

story of

Bertrand, Clem

Bethell, Tom

Biddison, Jeff

Billings, Richard

and Garrison

his arrival in New Orleans

his article on the assassination

and
Life
's deal with Garrison

and
Life
split

as part of House Select Committee

and Russo

and suspicions of Chandler

Bismarck Sea

Blakey, G. Robert

Bond, Wilma

Born on the Fourth of July
(film)

Boudreaux, Clifford

Boxley, Bill

Bradley, Edgar Eugene

Brahney, Thomas

Braniff, Matthew S.

Brannon, Robert

Brener, Milton

Bribery attempt.
See also
Beauboeuf, Alvin

Bringuier, Carlos

Brooke Army hospital

Broshears, Raymond

Broussard's restaurant

Brownlee, Morris

Bundy, Vernon

Bush, George

Cahlman, Robert

Calhoun, Algonquin J.

Califano, Joseph A.

Camp Street address

Cancler, John

Candy, John

CAP (Civil Air Patrol)

and Ferrie

and Ferrie/Oswald link

and Martin's story

and Oswald

Carr, Richard Randolph

Case Closed
(Posner)

Castro, Fidel

Chandler, David

criticism of Garrison

and Ferrie

and Garrison

on Garrison

and Garrison's case

on Garrison's sexuality

and
Life
magazine's deal with Garrison

on
Life
split

and Shaw

threatening of

and
On the Trail of the Assassins

Charity Hospital

Cheramie, Rose

Chetta, Nicolas J.

Child's Night Dream, A
(Stone)

Christenberry, Herbert W.

and civil action trial

death of

description of

on Garrison's case

CIA

and Ferrie

and Garrison's theories

and Martin

and Shaw

Ciravolo, John

Civil action trial

Civil Air Patrol.
See
CAP (Civil Air Patrol)

Clark, Ramsey

Clinton/Clinton witnesses.
See also
specific witnesses

challenges to