Court is in recess today, Sunday March 8, 1964. Let’s continue our look back at the weekend the President was assassinated, and his accused killer was murdered. Continue reading for this episode’s script.
March 9, 1964: Prizefighter
Today is Monday, March 9, 1964. Jurors hear why Ruby was called Sparky as a teen, famous reporters are called to the stand, we learn Jack Ruby’s IQ, and a Yale Doctor gives jurors Ruby’s diagnosis. It’s the Defenses’ turn in this, The State of Texas vs. Jack Ruby – the Original Trial of the Century. Continue reading for this episode’s script.
March 10, 1964: Ruby’s Roots
Today is Tuesday March, 10, 1964. The Defense fires their biggest guns, Doctors Towler and Guttmacher, and Jurors look at Jack Ruby’s brain. Continue reading for this episode’s script.
March 11, 1964: Wade’s Rebuttal
Today is Wednesday, March 11th, 1964. The Defense Rests, The State offers an explanation for Ruby’s Claw handed shooting, Margeurite Oswald mother demands a posthumous trial for her son. Continue reading for this episode’s script.
March 12, 1964: Final Witness
Today is Thursday, March 12, 1964. We get an update on the escaped prisoners, we hear Jack Ruby’s peculiar conversation with his Rabbi, and a very famous witness volunteers for Jack Ruby. Continue reading for this episode’s script.
March 13, 1964: Closing Arguments
Today is Friday, March 13, 1964. Both Sides in the jack Ruby trial have rested their case. The high point of the trial is upon us – the lawyers make their final arguments to jurors. Continue reading for this episode’s script.
March 14, 1964: The Verdict and a Legendary Rant
Today is Saturday March 14, 1964. Jurors are deliberating the fate of Jack Ruby. We’ll get the reactions from those involved – some stoic, and others …. Well, not so much. Keep reading for this episode’s script.