18-08-2015, 02:53 AM
Drew Phipps Wrote:Hello Bob. Good to have you back.
So, assuming the standard WC/Zapruder assassination sequence, where JFK seems to be acting purposely for a short period, I'm guessing it is your opinion that the deviation of the trachea would not be accomplished between shots?
I tend not to think so, Drew, for two reasons. I don't think JFK could have drawn in that much air in a couple of seconds, and there is a good chance the wound in the back would have vented any build up of pressure. I could be wrong, though, and a small bullet hole could have been self sealing.
If the wound did not seal, and allowed air to enter the pleural cavity each time JFK's diaphragm attempted to draw air into the lungs, thus collapsing the right lung, JFK would have an open pneumothorax or sucking chest wound, identical to the condition Gov. Connally was experiencing.
P.S.
Interesting question, Drew. What are you thinking about?
Mr. HILL. The right rear portion of his head was missing. It was lying in the rear seat of the car. His brain was exposed. There was blood and bits of brain all over the entire rear portion of the car. Mrs. Kennedy was completely covered with blood. There was so much blood you could not tell if there had been any other wound or not, except for the one large gaping wound in the right rear portion of the head.
Warren Commission testimony of Secret Service Agent Clinton J. Hill, 1964
Warren Commission testimony of Secret Service Agent Clinton J. Hill, 1964