Ciphered Past Episode 61- HSCA: The Rise and Fall with James DiEugenio

In Episode 61 of Ciphered Past, we welcome back veteran JFK researcher, author, and historian James DiEugenio for an in-depth examination of the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) and the declassified records that continue to reshape our understanding of President Kennedy's assassination.Jim discusses his latest Substack series, "The Rise and Fall of the HSCA," exploring how the committee evolved from a potentially groundbreaking investigation under Richard Sprague into what some critics view as a constrained inquiry. The discussion covers the Mexico City evidence, the Lopez Report, Anne Goodpasture, George de Mohrenschildt, David Atlee Phillips, autopsy controversies, medical evidence, and the lingering questions surrounding declassified records.From the CIA's surveillance operations in Mexico City to the disputed autopsy evidence at Bethesda, this conversation examines why so many questions surrounding November 22, 1963 remain unresolved more than six decades later.Whether you're a longtime researcher or new to the JFK case, this episode offers a detailed look into one of the most debated events in American history.Guest: James DiEugenioAuthor of:Destiny BetrayedThe JFK Assassination: The Evidence TodayThe JFK Assassination ChokeholdsPlease support Jim's work by visiting his Substack and following his research.If you enjoy historical investigations and deep dives into unresolved mysteries, please like, subscribe, and share.The truth is out there.00:00 Opening Sequence01:27 Introduction of James DiEugenio02:50 The HSCA and its hidden legacy05:00 The Lopez Report and Mexico City evidence07:45 CIA surveillance cameras and missing photographs09:15 The alleged Oswald tapes from Mexico City11:00 Sylvia Duran and witness testimony14:20 Kostikov and the Soviet connection16:00 James Angleton's role in Mexico City18:00 The JFK autopsy controversies begin19:30 Kennedy's brain and the missing sections22:30 Witnesses at Parkland and Bethesda24:30 Larry Delsa, Bob Buras, and New Orleans evidence27:20 Oswald, Guy Banister, and 544 Camp Street30:00 The Clinton-Jackson incident33:00 Clay Shaw, David Ferrie, and voter registration35:00 How Oswald may have been set up37:00 Why Richard Sprague's removal changed the HSCA42:00 David Atlee Phillips and Mexico City45:00 Medical panels and the altered trajectory debate50:00 The mysterious 6.5 mm fragment57:00 JFK autopsy photographs and John Stringer1:02:00 William Bruce Pitzer and missing evidence1:07:00 George de Mohrenschildt's death1:15:00 David Atlee Phillips and Mark Lane1:20:00 Anne Goodpasture and CIA records1:32:00 Final thoughts from the hosts1:34:00 James DiEugenio's closing remarksJames DiEugenio, JFK assassination, JFK files, HSCA, House Select Committee on Assassinations, Mexico City, Lee Harvey Oswald, CIA, David Atlee Phillips, James Angleton, Lopez Report, Kennedy assassination research, Oliver Stone JFK Revisited, Richard Sprague, Robert Blakey, George de Mohrenschildt, Clay Shaw, David Ferrie, Guy Banister, Sylvia Duran, Anne Goodpasture, Bethesda autopsy, Parkland Hospital, Warren Commission, JFK conspiracy, declassified documents, Ciphered PastDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on Ciphered Past are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. This program explores historical events, research, and competing interpretations for educational and discussion purposes. Viewers are encouraged to examine primary sources, historical records, and multiple perspectives when forming conclusions.