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Warren Commission Hearings: Vol. VII - Page 311« Previous | Next »

(Testimony of James W. Bookhout)

Mr. Stern.
But, there was a complaint about an interview, or interrogation of Marina Oswald?
Mr. Bookhout.
Right.
Mr. Stern.
Did he say anything about FBI interviews of him that had occurred in the past, any complaint about such interviews?
Mr. Bookhout.
I don't know that that would be in this particular interview, but in one of the interviews which has been reported he stated that he had been interviewed at Fort Worth, Tex., by agents upon his return to the United States from Russia, and he felt that they had used unfair means of interviewing him, or something. Those are not his exact words, but that is the impression he conveyed.
Mr. Stern.
Unfair in what respect?
Mr. Bookhout.
I don't know.
Mr. Stern.
Did he say?
Mr. Bookhout.
No.
Mr. Stern.
Tell us the nature of his complaint.
Mr. Bookhout.
I think he probably used the expression, "Unfair tactics," or something in their interviews.
Mr. Stern.
Yes. Did he indicate that he felt that the interview that was then going on was unfair in any way? Did he complain about that?
Mr. Bookhout.
No, he didn't complain about the interview. He made a complaint or two, as I recall, that one of the interviews that has been reported, in fact, I believe it was in this first interview he complained about his hands being handcuffed behind his back, and asked Captain Fritz to remove the handcuffs. Captain Fritz had one of his officers uncuff his hands from behind his back and recuff them in front and asked him if that was more satisfactory and he stated that it was.
Mr. Stern.
Any other aspect of his treatment that he complained of?
Mr. Bookhout.
I recall one of the interviews that he complained about the lineup that he was in, that he wasn't allowed to wear a jacket similar to jackets worn by others in the lineup.
Mr. Stern.
Did this occur at the lineup or subsequently?
Mr. Bookhout.
This was in one of the interviews in Captain Fritz' office.
Mr. Stern.
Referring to a lineup that had----
Mr. Bookhout.
Subsequently been held--previously been held.
Mr. Stern.
During the first interview was he asked whether he had ever been in Mexico, and if so, by whom?
Mr. Bookhout.
Yes; I recall Hosty asking him if He had ever been in Mexico.
Mr. Stern.
What did he say?
Mr. Bookhout.
He said he had not. I believe he mentioned he had been in Tijuana, Mexico, I believe, but I believe the question was whether he had ever been in Mexico City.
Mr. Stern.
Was he asked about an organization called the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, and if so, by whom?
Mr. Bookhout.
Yes, he was asked if he belonged to that. I don't recall specifically who raised the question.
Mr. Stern.
What did he say?
Mr. Bookhout.
He said he was a member of it, and was secretary of the New Orleans branch. I believe he said the headquarters was in New York City.
Mr. Stern.
Was there much discussion of this, or just the identification?
Mr. Bookhout.
Well, now, that is another instance where he balked on answering a question. He was asked who the officers were, and at that point he said he refused to discuss the matter further.
Mr. Stern.
Was he asked his residence address in Dallas and did he give it?
Mr. Bookhout.
Yes; he furnished the address of 1026 North Beckley.
Mr. Stern.
Did he say that he was living there under another name, or was another name and particularly the name O. H. Lee mentioned at all in this connection?
Mr. Bookhout.
He was asked why he was using the name Lee at this address, and he attempted to pass it off by stating that the landlord was an old lady,
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