Murder, Inc.: The CIA Under John F. Kennedy

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson believed that Cuban president Fidel Castro was behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, according to the book "Murder, Inc." The CIA's assassination operations under Kennedy were investigated and reported on by the Senate Intelligence Committee in 1975, which led to the Warren Commission's conclusions that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone and that there was no foreign conspiracy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson expressed his disbelief in the Warren Commission's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy. Johnson believed that Cuban President Fidel Castro was behind the plot. He argued that Kennedy's involvement in Murder, Inc., a criminal organization operating in the Caribbean, provided Castro with justification for retaliation.

Murder, Inc. is a captivating book that delves into the story of the CIA's assassination operations under President Kennedy, extending up to his own assassination and beyond. James H. Johnston, a lawyer for the Senate Intelligence Committee in 1975, played a pivotal role in investigating and reporting on the Castro assassination plots and their connection to Kennedy's murder. Johnston's book sheds light on how the CIA manipulated the Warren Commission and subsequent investigations to steer clear of linking its own assassination operations to Kennedy's murder. He also examines the impact of this strategy on the Warren Commission's findings, which concluded that Oswald acted alone and that there was no foreign conspiracy involved.

The book is based on extensive research into the secret files declassified by the JFK Records Act and now housed in the National Archives and Records Administration. It provides a detailed account of the CIA's plots against Castro, including the assassination attempts, sabotage operations, and political manipulation. Murder, Inc. also delves into the question of why Castro's retaliation against Kennedy was not thoroughly investigated. The book sheds new light on the murky waters of the Kennedy assassination and challenges the official narrative presented by the Warren Commission.

In conclusion, Murder, Inc. is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on the Kennedy assassination. It provides a detailed account of the CIA's assassination operations and sheds light on the efforts to cover up their involvement. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Johnston challenges the established narrative and presents a more comprehensive understanding of the events surrounding Kennedy's death. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the dark secrets of its intelligence agencies.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781640125094