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Ciphered Past Episode 58- A Killer's Diary with Brian Edwards

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A Killer's Diary | Brian EdwardsIn Episode 58 of Ciphered Past, Tim Gardner and Eli Frame welcome longtime JFK researcher and former law enforcement officer Brian Edwards.Brian discusses his decades of research into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, including his work on the controversial Roscoe White story. Drawing from his experience as a police officer and counter-sniper, Brian examines Dealey Plaza from a tactical perspective and explains why he believes multiple shooters were involved in the assassination.The conversation explores Roscoe White's alleged diary, mysterious intelligence cables, connections to the Dallas Police Department, Jack Ruby, and the enduring questions surrounding witness testimony. Brian also shares insights from his extensive work with Dealey Plaza eyewitness Ed Hoffman and discusses why certain voices in the case may have been overlooked.Whether you're new to JFK research or a longtime student of the case, this episode offers a fascinating look into one of the assassination's most debated figures.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with researchers, historians, authors, and investigators.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Ciphered Past are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts. This program discusses historical events, research findings, and theories related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Viewers are encouraged to examine the available evidence and reach their own conclusions.00:00 Introduction02:19 Welcoming Brian Edwards02:58 Brian's law enforcement and counter-sniper background05:53 Communications and coordination in Dealey Plaza08:28 The Umbrella Man and possible spotters12:29 Evaluating the assassination through a tactical lens15:53 Multiple shooters and operational planning20:31 Entering the Roscoe White story23:43 The alleged diary and key evidence25:58 The scrapbook and mysterious photographs32:33 Roscoe White and Lee Harvey Oswald33:44 Coincidences or conspiracy?39:55 Why are records still being withheld?43:24 Geneva White, Jack Ruby, and the Carousel Club49:30 The intelligence cables and "national security threat" references56:58 Alan Dulles and possible motives01:01:52 Building a JFK document repository01:05:52 The story of Ed Hoffman01:16:17 Why Brian pursued overlooked witnesses01:18:23 The treatment of eyewitness testimony01:20:00 Continuing investigation into Roscoe White and the JFK assassinationYouTube DescriptionDisclaimerTimestamps

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