Ep 3. Oswald Goes Dark
- TVPG
- May 9, 2017
- 43 min
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5.7 (7)
In JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald season 1 episode 3 titled "Oswald Goes Dark," the investigation into Lee Harvey Oswald's activities leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy continues.
The episode begins with a focus on Oswald's time in New Orleans, where he had various social and political connections. Investigators delve into his relationship with David Ferrie, a pilot and former CIA informant who was also linked to the anti-Castro movement. They question if Ferrie may have played a role in the assassination or had information that could have prevented it.
The episode then shifts focus to Oswald's mysterious trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination. While there, he attempted to secure visas to travel to Cuba and the Soviet Union. Investigative experts analyze the audio recordings and transcripts of Oswald's conversations with the Soviet and Cuban embassies, which were monitored by U.S. intelligence agencies at the time. They also examine the questionable behavior of the consulate employees in Mexico City who interacted with Oswald.
As the investigation into Oswald's activities intensifies, the subject goes "dark" – communication with him becomes limited, and his movements are difficult to track. The investigators discuss the possibility that Oswald was being manipulated by a foreign intelligence agency or a group of individuals who had a vested interest in the assassination.
Throughout the episode, JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald presents viewers with new information and previously unseen files related to the assassination. Experts and analysts weigh in on the significance of this new evidence, making connections between Oswald's actions and the broader political context of the time.
As the investigation continues, the show raises questions about the role of U.S. intelligence agencies and officials in the assassination of JFK. Through its exploration of Oswald's activities leading up to the assassination, JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald season 1 episode 3 offers a compelling look at one of the most significant events in American history.
