Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)United States. Warren Commission
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Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)
United States. Warren Commission
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Assassination; Oswald, Lee Harvey
Under the Provisions of the Executive Order 11130, dated November 29,
1963, the joint resolution of Congress, No. 137, and the rules of
procedure adopted by the Commission in conformance with the Executive
order and the Commission, I have been authorized to take the sworn
deposition from you, Mr. Jones. I state to you now that the general
nature on the Commission's inquiry is to ascertain, evaluate and report
upon the facts relating to the assassination of President Kennedy and
the subsequent violent death of Lee Harvey Oswald.
In particular as to you Captain Jones, the nature of the inquiry today
is to determine what facts you know about the death of Oswald and any
other pertinent fact you may know about the general inquiry. Captain
Jones, you have appeared here today by virtue of a general request made
by the general counsel on the staff of the President's Commission to
Chief Curry.
Under the rules adopted by the Commission you are entitled to have a
3-day written notice prior to the taking of this deposition. The rules
of the Commission also provide that the witness may waive the notice.
Do you waive the 3-day notice now?
Captain JONES. Yes, sir; I do.
Mr. HUBERT. Will you be sworn, please?
Captain JONES. Yes, sir.
Mr. HUBERT. Raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear to tell the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Captain JONES. I do.
Mr. HUBERT. Captain Jones, please state your full name?
Captain JONES. Orville [spelling] O-r-v-i-l-l-e Aubrey [spelling]
A-u-b-r-e-y Jones.
Mr. HUBERT. Your age?
Captain JONES. Forty-nine.
Mr. HUBERT. And your residence?
Captain JONES. 2603 Alco [spelling] A-l-c-o Avenue, Dallas 11, Tex.
Mr. HUBERT. What is your present occupation, Captain Jones?
Captain JONES. Captain in the city police department, Dallas, Tex.
Mr. HUBERT. How long have you held that rank, sir?
Captain JONES. April of 1957.
Mr. HUBERT. What is your particular assignment now?
Captain JONES. Commanding officer in the forgery bureau.
Mr. HUBERT. You are under Chief Stevenson?
Captain JONES. M. W. Stevenson is my superior officer.
Mr. HUBERT. And your rank and duties were the same during the period of
November 22 and 24, 1963?
Captain JONES. Yes, sir.
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