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Lot #84
James Leavelle Handwritten Statement and Signature

“I first saw Oswald when I began questioning him regarding the shooting of Officer Tippit not knowing he would be a suspect in the shooting of the President”

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“I first saw Oswald when I began questioning him regarding the shooting of Officer Tippit not knowing he would be a suspect in the shooting of the President”

Two items: a handwritten statement, signed "JRL," on a 5 x 3 off-white lined card, in full: "I first saw Oswald when I began questioning him regarding the shooting of Officer Tippit not knowing he would be a suspect in the shooting of the President. Yes I did sit in on several of the questioning of Oswald by other police of [sic] officers"; and a ballpoint signature and inscription, "To: David Lee, with best regards, James R. Leavelle, Dallas Police, 8/9/97," on an off-white 5 x 3 card/ In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #555 - Ended May 08, 2019