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About The Man who Confesses to Shooting John F Kennedy | Confessions Of An Assassin

The first prison interview with former soldier and mob associate James E. Files, who confessed to being the man on the grassy knoll, who shot President John F. Kennedy, with details of his involvement in clandestine activities involving the mob and the CIA. Documentary: Confessions Of An Assassin Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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The Man who Confesses to Shooting John F Kennedy | Confessions Of An Assassin
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Society
Runtime
80 minutes
Language
English

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