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Buell Wesley Frazier and his interrogation by J.W. Fritz
Recent interview of Buell Frazier recalling his interrogation by Captain Fritz regarding JFK's assassination. Frazier, a coworker of Oswald's at the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, TX, was suspected of being an accomplice to Oswald in the…
John “Will” Fritz
Lawman, Kennedy Assassination Figure. As head of the Dallas Police Department's Robbery-Homicide unit in 1963, he was Lee Harvey Oswald's primary interrogator. Law enforcement officers led by him interrogated Oswald over the less than 48 hours…
Fritz family photograph
Fritz pictured with 4 of his grandchildren and his second wife, Alma.
Fritz passed away April 19, 1984 and Alma passed away June 29, 2012.
Fritz passed away April 19, 1984 and Alma passed away June 29, 2012.
J.W. Fritz at the Midnight Conference
Excerpt from the Warren Commission Report regarding Captain Fritz's attendance at a midnight press conference held in the basement of the police department on November 22, 1963.
J.W. Fritz on Attending Midnight Conference
Captain J.W. Fritz is questioned by Leon Hubert regarding whether or not he attended a midnight press conference meeting that was held in the station's basement assembly room.
J.W. Fritz's Knowledge of Jack Ruby
Captain J.W. Fritz denies any relationship to Jack Ruby prior to Ruby's murder of Lee Harvey Oswald in the basement of the Dallas Police Department.
Travis Kirk's Testament on J.W. Fritz's Character
Former defense attorney in Dallas, Texas, Travis Kirk, gives his opinion on the character of Dallas Police Captain J.W. Fritz and Fritz's possible involvement in the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Chief Curry on Captain Fritz's Transfer of Oswald
Chief of Dallas Police Jesse Curry states that the transfer of Lee Harvey Oswald to the Dallas County Jail was left entirely to the discretion of Captain J.W. Fritz.
Threat to Oswald's Life
On the night of November 23, 1963, a threatening call was received regarding Lee Harvey Oswald's life, according to Captain W.B. Frazier. Frazier requested to Captain Fritz that Oswald be transferred to the Dallas County Jail, but Fritz said the…
DA Henry Wade Requests the Transfer of Lee Harvey Oswald
Henry Wade requested that Oswald be moved to the Dallas Sheriff's office on the night of November 22, 1963, but Captain Fritz declined. Instead, Fritz sanctioned the transfer of Oswald on the morning of November 24, 1963.
Deputy Weitzman Transfers Oswald's Rifle to Captain J.W. Fritz
The rifle used by Lee Harvey Oswald to shoot President Kennedy from the 6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository was found by Deputy Constable Seymour Weitzman and then handed over to Captain Fritz.
Officer Bob Nolan Transfers Bullet Fragment to Captain J.W. Fritz
According to Doctor Charles Gregory, who removed the bullet fragment from Governor Connally's arm, he gave the fragment to Surgery Supervisor Audrey Bell who gave it to Officer Bob Nolan who gave it to Captain Fritz.
Lee Harvey Oswald's Rifle
Mannlicher-Carcano rifle owned by Lee Harvey Oswald that was allegedly used to assassinate President John F. Kennedy.
J.W. Fritz and Jesse Curry with the Warren Commission Personnel
Dallas Morning News photograph of Chief Jesse Curry, Captain J.W. Fritz, and Warren Commission personnel David Belin and John McCloy in the Dallas Police garage.
Image of Dallas Police Captain J.W. 'Will' Fritz at Dallas Police Headquarters
Original 35mm black and white negative taken by Dallas Times Herald and United Press International photographer Darryl Heikes. The image shows J.W. 'Will' Fritz, Captain of Homicide and Robbery for the Dallas Police, being interviewed by Bill Mercer,…
Who was Lee Harvey Oswald
Reporter Lonnie Hudkins, FBI agent James Hosty, and Dallas police officer Jim Leavelle reminisce on when Oswald was taken into police custody.
Interview with Dallas Police Captain J.W. Fritz
Fritz responds to reporters' questions regarding Lee Harvey Oswald's assassination by Jack Ruby.
J.W. Fritz's Notes from Interrogation of Oswald
Fritz was the only one to interrogate Lee Harvey Oswald before his assassination by Jack Ruby on November 24, 1963. Fritz's notes are the only remnant of his talk with Oswald as there was no audio recorded or stenographer present.
John “Will” Fritz
Lawman, Kennedy Assassination Figure. As head of the Dallas Police Department's Robbery-Homicide unit in 1963, he was Lee Harvey Oswald's primary interrogator. Law enforcement officers led by him interrogated Oswald over the less than 48 hours…
John “Will” Fritz
Lawman, Kennedy Assassination Figure. As head of the Dallas Police Department's Robbery-Homicide unit in 1963, he was Lee Harvey Oswald's primary interrogator. Law enforcement officers led by him interrogated Oswald over the less than 48 hours…