Warren Commission (07 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)United States. Warren Commission
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Warren Commission (07 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)
United States. Warren Commission
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Assassination; Oswald, Lee Harvey
Mr. MONTGOMERY. No, sir; I didn't attend any showups.
Mr. BALL. You didn't?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. No.
Mr. BALL. But you took an affidavit from Mr. Whaley?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. From Mr. Whaley--yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. Were you ever present at any time when Oswald was questioned?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. Where was that?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. That would be the Sunday morning of the 24th, just
prior to transferring him.
Mr. BALL. Where was that?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. That would be in Captain Fritz' office in the city hall.
Mr. BALL. Who was present, if you remember?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Well, there was Detective Leavelle, Detective Graves,
Detective Dhority, Captain Fritz, and Mr. Sorrels, and Mr. Kelley.
Mr. BALL. Do you know what was said?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Yes, sir; they just asked him several questions there
as to why he shot the President and he said he didn't shoot the
President, and Captain Fritz asked Mr. Sorrels if he would like to ask
him a question and Mr. Sorrels would ask him one and then Mr. Kelley
would ask him one--they would ask him about life in Russia.
Mr. BALL. Do you remember anything else?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. No, sir; that's about all the questions I recall.
Mr. BALL. Then, was Oswald handcuffed at that time, during the
questioning?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. At that time, I don't believe he was--no, sir.
Mr. BALL. Did you leave with him?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Did I leave with who--now?
Mr. BALL. Leave Fritz' office with him.
Mr. MONTGOMERY. When we started to transfer him, of course, we all went
down on the elevator with him.
Mr. BALL. He was handcuffed to whom?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Detective Leavelle.
Mr. BALL. And were you with the group that was taking him, transporting
him?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Yes.
Mr. BALL. And you have already testified, I guess, as to what happened
there?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. I think that's all. This will be reduced to writing and it
can be submitted to you for your signature, or you can waive signature,
if you wish. Which do you prefer?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. It doesn't make any difference to me.
Mr. BALL. Do you want to waive your signature?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. I can waive it and save having to come back and sign it
Mr. BALL. That will be all right with you?
Mr. MONTGOMERY. Yes, sir; that's fine.
Mr. BALL. Thank you very much for coming back.
Mr. MONTGOMERY. You bet.
TESTIMONY OF MARVIN JOHNSON
The testimony of Marvin Johnson was taken at 4 p.m., on April 6, 1964,
in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and
Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. David W. Belin, assistant counsel
of the President's Commission.
Mr. BELIN. Would you want to stand and raise your right hand. Do you
solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, so help you God?
Mr. JOHNSON. I do.
Mr. BELIN. Would you please state your name?
Mr. JOHNSON. Marvin Johnson.
Mr. BELIN. Where do you live, Mr. Johnson?
Mr. JOHNSON. Route 3, Box 279, Terrell, Tex.
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