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Friday, January 17, 2025

“Case Closed” by Gerald Posner

Case Closed was first published in 1993, but I only recently heard about it from an interview with Gerald Posner on one of the older episodes of SGU (specifically, I believe it was #435 which was recorded 11/16/2013). I was intrigued enough by what I heard in the interview, especially the parts about how the author doesn't ascribe to any of the conspiracy theories and how several of the Rogues had read the book and were impressed by it, that I got myself a copy to read. 

This is an extensive and detailed look into the assassination of JFK, focusing on Lee Harvey Oswald. I'm no history buff, nor have I ever been one of those who is obsessed with the details of that fateful day in 1963. And obviously I can't answer the "where were you when" question (I may be getting old, but I'm not quite that old). But I have actually been to The Sixth Floor (a museum in the old Texas School Book Depository building in Dallas), and the assassination has always seemed mystery-shrouded, swirling with speculation and questions. 

This book scratched whatever minor itch I may have had about JFK's assassination. I found it really comprehensive, logical and reasonable. I guess if it were in any way lopsided, or if it left out any important information, I wouldn't know; but it sure seemed to cover all aspects and left me certain of its merits. I would be curious to know whether any conspiracy theorists could actually successfully attack it (though not really curious enough to put any effort into finding out). 

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