Best Evidence

"Best Evidence" by David S. Lifton is a detailed investigation into the medical evidence surrounding President Kennedy's assassination, specifically focusing on discrepancies between observations in Dallas and the official autopsy report. Lifton recounts his years of research, aided by various individuals, as he examines the Zapruder film, witness testimonies, and the Warren Commission's findings. The book explores the possibility of pre-autopsy alteration of Kennedy's body, suggesting a conspiracy to conceal evidence of shots from the front. Lifton analyzes conflicting accounts from Dallas doctors and Bethesda autopsy personnel regarding the wounds, particularly those to the head and throat. He scrutinizes the trajectory of the bullets, the condition of recovered fragments, and the handling of X-rays and photographs. Furthermore, the text details Lifton's interactions with Warren Commission figures like Wesley Liebeler and his efforts to uncover inconsistencies in the official narrative and the chain of custody of the body and related evidence. Ultimately, Lifton's work presents a critical examination of the evidence, raising serious questions about the accuracy and integrity of the official explanation of President Kennedy's death.