#1297 – Jim DiEugenio
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In this episode of Black Op Radio, host Leno Sanic speaks with researcher Jim DiEugenio about the recent passing of forensic expert Henry Lee, a key figure in the JFK assassination research community. DiEugenio reflects on Lee's groundbreaking work in forensic science, his fearless testimony in high-profile cases like O.J. Simpson and the Joan Burnett Ramsey case, and his strong skepticism of the official JFK autopsy. He also discusses the circumstantial evidence linking Ruth Payne and her husband Michael to the assassination, particularly the controversial discovery of a Minnick's camera at their home and the FBI's efforts to suppress that evidence. DiEugenio then shifts focus to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, arguing that the 1953 CIA-backed overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh—orchestrated by John Foster Dulles and supported by the Rockefeller family—was a catastrophic decision that sowed the seeds of anti-American sentiment, culminating in the Iranian Revolution and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. He draws parallels between this historical pattern and Donald Trump’s controversial Iran policy, accusing him of being manipulated by figures like Netanyahu and Miriam Adelson, and likening the current crisis to a modern-day 'Wag the Dog' scenario designed to distract from domestic scandals. The episode concludes with a powerful assertion that the consequences of past conspiracies—especially the Kennedy assassination and Cold War interventions—remain deeply embedded in today’s geopolitical reality.
Henry Lee was a pioneering forensic scientist whose skepticism of the JFK autopsy report and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives made him a vital voice in assassination research.
The discovery of a Minnick's camera at the Payne home, and the FBI's subsequent efforts to erase it from records, suggests a coordinated cover-up to protect Oswald from evidence linking him to the assassination.
The 1953 CIA overthrow of Mossadegh in Iran was a pivotal moment that created long-term anti-American sentiment and paved the way for the rise of the Iranian theocracy.
John McCloy played a secret role in facilitating the Shah’s entry into the U.S. despite Carter’s opposition, effectively cementing the Iranian Revolution and the U.S.-Iran enmity.
Trump’s Iran policy is portrayed as a diversionary tactic—akin to the fictional 'Wag the Dog' scenario—designed to distract from domestic scandals like the Epstein case.
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Remembering Henry Lee: A Forensic Giant in the JFK Case
“He was always willing to go against the grain, which is what made him and Wecht, you know, really kind of admirable characters. It didn't matter to them if they lost prestige.”
The Ruth Payne Enigma: A Circumstantial Case Against the Pains
“If this were true, one would have to conclude that the local police not only did a poor job of searching the garage at the weekend of the assassination, but they also fabricated Dominic's camera on both its original inventory list and the joint Dallas police FBI list.”
The 1953 Coup That Shaped the Middle East
“The overthrow of Mossadegh was, I believe, one of the biggest mistakes the American government ever made in the Middle East. And my opinion also, if John F. Kennedy had anything to do with it, it would have never happened.”
Trump’s Iran Policy as a Modern-Day Distraction
DiEugenio critiques Donald Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran, calling it a calculated distraction from domestic scandals like the Epstein case. He draws a direct parallel to the film 'Wag the Dog,' arguing that the war narrative was manufactured to shift public attention. He also condemns the U.S. for supporting autocratic regimes and enabling the rise of Islamic fundamentalism through decades of interventionist policies.
“The overthrow of Mossadegh was, I believe, one of the biggest mistakes the American government ever made in the Middle East. And my opinion also, if John F. Kennedy had anything to do with it, it would have never happened.”
“If this were true, one would have to conclude that the local police not only did a poor job of searching the garage at the weekend of the assassination, but they also fabricated Dominic's camera on both its original inventory list and the joint Dallas police FBI list.”
“Trump wanted to get the Epstein files off the front pages. Well, now he has this. Okay. You know? Wow, what a walking disaster this guy's been.”
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