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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. IV - Page 8« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of Sebastian F. Latona)

Mr. Latona.
This little red arrow which I have placed on the paper bag shows the palmprint as it was developed on the wrapper.
The Chairman.
Is it visible to the naked eye?
Mr. Latona.
Yes; it is. I think you can see it with the use of this hand magnifier.
Mr. Eisenberg.
Mr. Latona, could you mark that arrow "A"--the arrow you have Just referred to on Exhibit 626, pointing to the portion of the palmprint of Lee Harvey Oswald?
The Chairman.
What is the number of the exhibit that it is on?
Mr. Eisenberg.
That is 626.
Mr. Latona.
May I--I tell you, I am going to furnish you a copy of this, but I cannot make a copy unless I have it.
Mr. Eisenberg.
We can lend it to you for that purpose.
The Chairman.
You may have it to make the copy.
Mr. Latona.
And I will send you the copy. Thank you.
Mr. Eisenberg.
Now, I believe you said you also found a fingerprint of Lee Harvey Oswald on this paper bag, 626.
Mr. Latona.
Yes; I did.
Mr. Eisenberg.
Can you tell us what finger and what portion of the finger of Lee Harvey Oswald you identified that print as being?
Mr. Latona.
The fingerprint which was developed on the paper bag was identified as the right--as the left index fingerprint of Lee Harvey Oswald. I also have a slight enlargement of it, if you care to see it.
Mr. Eisenberg.
You are showing us a true photograph of the actual fingerprint?
Mr. Latona.
As it appeared on the bag, slightly enlarged.
Mr. Eisenberg.
May I have that admitted as 633, Mr. Chairman?
The Chairman.
It may be admitted.
(The item referred to was marked Commission Exhibit No. 633 and received in evidence.)
Mr. Eisenberg.
You are holding another photograph, Mr. Latona?
Mr. Latona.
I have here a photograph of the fingerprint card, of the one which I just took back, and it is actually a true reproduction of the front of the card. That was Exhibit 630. This one here is a true reproduction of the front of Exhibit 630.
Mr. Eisenberg.
And have you circled on that, the photograph which you are holding, the left index finger?
Mr. Latona.
That's right.
Mr. Eisenberg.
And would you show that to the Chief Justice? That is a true reproduction, Mr. Latona?
Mr. Latona.
Yes; it is.
Mr. Eisenberg.
I would like that admitted as 633A.
The Chairman.
It may be admitted.
(The item referred to was marked Commission Exhibit No. 633A and received in evidence.)
Mr. Latona.
Could that take the place of this?
Mr. Eisenberg.
I think our exhibits would be confused.
Mr. Latona.
Very well.
Mr. Eisenberg.
Now, what portion of the left index finger was that, Mr. Latona?
Mr. Latona.
That is the area which is to the left, or rather to the right of the index finger.
Mr. Eisenberg.
On which joint?
Mr. Latona.
On the first joint, which is under the nail.
Mr. Eisenberg.
Is that known as the distal phalanx?
Mr. Latona.
That's right.
Mr. Eisenberg.
So it is the right side of the distal phalanx of the left index finger?
Mr. Latona.
That is correct. Now, that would be looking at an impression made by the finger. If you were to look at the finger, you would raise the finger up and it would be on the opposite side, which would he on the left side of the distal phalanx.
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