Jack Ruby - The Trial of the Century

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November 24th, 1964 - DALLAS. On live television, night club owner Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the man in Dallas Police Custody for the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On March 4th, 1964, Ruby was put on trial for the murder in Downtown Dallas. Armed with original trial transcripts, rare audio, news accounts, and interviews from those personally involved in the case, we bring to you a daily recap of the State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original Trial of The Century. Join us each day beginning March 3. Eric Bushman is Assistant News Director for WBAP and KLIF. Brandon Birmingham is a State District Judge in Dallas. Audio Credit: Interviews with Melvin Belli and Joe Tonahi…

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A reporter's partly erased tape reaches the jury, and you get to listen for what it cannot settle.

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  • to weigh officers' claims about Ruby's words against a reporter who heard nothing before the shot
  • to follow Eric Bushman and Brandon Birmingham through the jury's intent-versus-epilepsy dilemma
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March 14th, 1964 - The Verdict and a Legendary RantMar 14, 2019

Three knocks bring the jury's decision, while the lawyers' responses keep the case's unresolved questions in view.

Jack Ruby's verdict lands after jurors, worn down by marathon closing arguments from the night before and early morning, decide they want the trial over.

March 13th, 1964: Closing ArgumentsMar 13, 2019

Closing arguments turn the Jack Ruby trial into a heated fight over illness, intent, and guilt.

The trial reaches its sharpest point after a week and two days, with both sides rested and the lawyers turning hours of testimony into closing arguments.

March 9th, 1964 - PrizefighterMar 9, 2019

Day four follows Ruby's youth, club cards, disputed statements, and Ike Pappas's tape gaps.

Day four of the Jack Ruby trial keeps returning to the distance between a killing seen in public and the words witnesses say did or did not surround it.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    March 14th, 1964 - The Verdict and a Legendary Rant

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    On March 14, 1964, jurors in State of Texas vs.

    Mar 14, 2019·40m·4 clips
  2. 2

    March 13th, 1964: Closing Arguments

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    On Friday, March 13th, 1964, the Jack Ruby trial reaches closing arguments after the jury has heard Dallas police, reporters, and psychiatric testimony.

    Mar 13, 2019·1h 29m·5 clips
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    March 12th, 1964 - Final Witness

    A daily recap of the State of Texas v.

    Mar 12, 2019·10m
  4. 4

    March 11th, 1964 - Wade's Rebuttal

    Mar 11, 2019·9m
  5. 5

    March 10th, 1964 - Ruby's Roots

    Daily recap of the State of Texas v.

    Mar 10, 2019·15m
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    March 9th, 1964 - Prizefighter

    Jack Ruby - The Trial of the Century focuses on March 9, 1964, when the defense introduced witnesses, tape audio, and Dr.

    Mar 9, 2019·20m·1 clip
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    March 8th - First Reaction and the Killer Speaks

    Mar 8, 2019·9m
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    March 7th - When Transfer Turns to Mayhem: Live

    Mar 7, 2019·9m
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    March 6 1964 - The State Rests, The Drama Begins. Day 3.

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    On March 6, 1964, The State of Texas vs.

    Mar 6, 2019·18m·1 clip
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    March 5 1964 - Day 2: You Know Me, I'm Jack Ruby.

    Mar 5, 2019·8m
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    March 4 1964 - The First Day of Trial

    Day one of the Jack Ruby trial, covering the plea and prosecution's opening statements.

    Mar 4, 2019·16m
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    March 3, 1964: Eve of Trial

    This episode covers the final day of jury selection in the Jack Ruby trial, including a confrontation over epilepsy literature and a denied change of venue request.

    Mar 3, 2019·11m
  13. 13

    Introduction to the Jack Ruby Trial

    Feb 27, 2019·4m