The Lone Gunman Podcast : JFK Assassination · Rob Clark

JFK Book Reviews - Killing Of A President By Robert Groden

December 17, 2025·28 min·2 clips

Robert Groden was born on November 22nd, 1945, sharing a birthday with the JFK assassination.

The episode begins with hosts Rob Clark and Joe Borelli introducing their review of Robert Groden's book 'Killing of a President'. They note Groden's unique birthday coincidence with the JFK assassination anniversary and his background as a high school dropout who became a photographic expert. Groden served as a consultant for the House Select Committee on Assassinations in 1976 and authored five books on the topic. The book, published in 1993 by Viking Studio Books, includes a foreword by Oliver Stone and over 650 photographs, maps, and documents. Joe reads from the introduction where Groden explains his goal to compile photographic evidence in response to public requests, emphasizing historical accuracy. The hosts discuss the book's chronological structure and its release timing after the JFK Records Act. They highlight specific content, such as analysis of the Zapruder film, ballistics evidence, and allegations of autopsy photo forgery. Joe critiques the inclusion of 'mysterious death' claims, questioning their relevance to the assassination. Rob points out a photograph showing a suspicious figure on the Texas School Book Depository steps, possibly Lee Harvey Oswald. The hosts praise the book's visual quality and comprehensive coverage, recommending it as a primer. Rob rates it 9 out of 10, while Joe gives it 8 out of 10, both emphasizing its value for new and experienced researchers. The episode concludes with promotional details about their live podcast shows.

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A photo-heavy JFK review that treats the book as a serious visual resource.

JFK Book Reviews spends most of its time on Robert J. Grodin's Killing of a President, a photo-heavy book with the subtitle The Complete Photographic Record of the JFK Assassination, the Conspiracy, and the Cover-Up.

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You want a photo-heavy JFK book review that stays careful and plain while making its case.

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