On November 22, 1963, the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, another murder took place in Dallas. Police officer J.D. Tippit was shot and killed, and Lee Harvey Oswald was quickly named as the prime suspect. However, the evidence surrounding this case, particularly the mysterious appearance of Oswald’s wallet at the crime scene, has raised questions and fueled conspiracy theories for decades.
The Tippit Murder: A Brief Overview
Officer J.D. Tippit was gunned down in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, not long after the assassination of President Kennedy. The official narrative claims that Oswald killed Tippit during his attempt to evade capture. However, as we delve deeper into the evidence, we find that the story may not be as straightforward as it seems.
The Wallet Conundrum
One of the most puzzling pieces of evidence in the Tippit murder case is the appearance of Lee Harvey Oswald’s wallet at the crime scene. This seemingly simple piece of evidence has become a focal point for those questioning the official narrative.
Captain Westbrook’s Discovery
According to Mark Groubert, an expert on the JFK assassination, Captain Westbrook of the Dallas Police Department claimed to have found a wallet at the Tippit murder site. Groubert states:
“Captain Westerbrook shows up at the Tippet murder site, says, I found a wallet. I found a coat. They belong to Oswald.”
The Problem with the Wallet
The discovery of Oswald’s wallet at the Tippit murder scene presents a significant problem. As Groubert points out:
“Hard to do when he’s got his own wallet on him when he’s arrested a little later at the Texas Theater.”
This discrepancy raises a crucial question: How could Oswald’s wallet be at the crime scene if he still had it on him when arrested?
The Framing Theory
The presence of two wallets – one at the crime scene and one on Oswald when arrested – has led some researchers to suggest that Oswald was being framed for Tippit’s murder.
Pre-Planned Framing?
Groubert proposes a controversial theory:
“I suggest that they knew they were gonna kill Tippet and frame Oswald for the Tippet killing because them showing up At the site of the Tippet murder with a jacket which turned out not to be Oswald anyway, and Oswald’s phony wallet is Indicative that they were intending to frame Oswald for the Tippit murder.”
This theory suggests that the murder of Tippit and the framing of Oswald were pre-planned events, rather than a spontaneous occurrence during Oswald’s alleged attempt to evade capture.
The Role of Dallas Police
The involvement of the Dallas Police Department in potentially framing Oswald is a significant aspect of this case. Groubert argues that corruption within big city police forces, including Dallas, was not uncommon at the time.
A Corrupt Police Force?
Groubert states:
“This is the most or 1 of the most big city corrupt police forces in the country. LA was just as bad. New York was just as bad.”
He further explains that within these police forces, there were often individuals connected to intelligence agencies:
“Each big city police force had guys who did this dirty work within the force itself. There were guys within the force who were connected to intelligence”
The Framing Process
According to Groubert, the process of framing a suspect was not unusual for corrupt police forces:
“The Dallas police are framing a man. They did this all the time.”
He compares it to other cases, such as the one depicted in Errol Morris’s film “Thin Blue Line,” where similar tactics were used.
The Bigger Picture: Beyond Tippit
While the wallet evidence and the Tippit murder are intriguing on their own, they are part of a larger, more complex narrative surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy.
Oswald as a Patsy
The theory that Oswald was framed for Tippit’s murder aligns with the broader idea that he was set up as a “patsy” for Kennedy’s assassination. Groubert suggests that Oswald may have realized this while in custody:
“I think we said this the other day. It was in the theater.”
This implies that Oswald may have only understood he was being framed after his arrest at the Texas Theater.
Intelligence Connections
The case becomes even more complex when considering Oswald’s potential connections to intelligence agencies. Groubert mentions:
“If you’re working for ONI, you’re working for an organization as a Marine and you’re brought into this ONI operation to become a phony defector behind the Iron Curtain.”
This suggests that Oswald’s actions and movements may have been part of a larger intelligence operation, further complicating the narrative of him as a lone assassin.
Challenging the Official Narrative
The wallet evidence, along with other inconsistencies in the case, has led many researchers to question the Warren Commission’s official report on the Kennedy assassination.
The Warren Commission’s Purpose
Groubert argues that the Warren Commission was not conducting a genuine investigation:
“This is not an investigation by the Warren Commission. This is them painting a narrative, creating a narrative, creating a full picture from their sketch into an oil painting. It’s not an investigation. This is not somebody looking to get to the truth.”
Altering Evidence
One shocking claim is that evidence was deliberately altered to fit the official narrative. Groubert mentions:
“This guy who alters the Warren Commission autopsy sketches for them. And as he said, for the good of the American people he alters the sketches moving the wound from the right shoulder of JFK to the back of his neck so it could traverse out the front of his throat.”
This alleged alteration of evidence raises serious questions about the integrity of the entire investigation.
The Ongoing Mystery
Despite decades of research and countless theories, the truth about the Tippit murder and its connection to the Kennedy assassination remains elusive. The mysterious wallet found at the crime scene continues to be a point of contention and fascination for researchers and conspiracy theorists alike.
Unanswered Questions
Many questions remain unanswered:
- Who really killed J.D. Tippit?
- How did Oswald’s wallet end up at the crime scene?
- Was Oswald truly involved, or was he framed as part of a larger conspiracy?
The Search for Truth Continues
As time passes, new evidence and testimonies may come to light, potentially shedding more light on this complex case. Until then, the mysterious wallet and the circumstances surrounding J.D. Tippit’s murder will continue to be a subject of intense debate and speculation.
A Call for Further Investigation
The discrepancies in the Tippit case, particularly the mysterious wallet evidence, highlight the need for continued research and investigation into the events of November 22, 1963. While we may never know the full truth, pursuing these unanswered questions is crucial for understanding this pivotal moment in American history.
We must remain open to new information and interpretations as we examine the evidence and challenge official narratives. The case of the mysterious wallet reminds us that in the world of historical investigation, what seems obvious at first glance may hide deeper, more complex truths. Through persistent inquiry and critical thinking, we hope to unravel the enigmas surrounding that fateful day in Dallas.
