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The Wound In Gov. Connally's Back
Benjamin Cole:
Recently there was discussion in this forum regarding the shape of the wound in Gov. JBC's back.
Here is a drawing of the wound, by JBC's surgeon, Dr. Robert Shaw.
Shaw thought it most likely that JBC was shot from above and behind, by a slug unimpeded by any obstructions. No tumbling. So you had an elliptical or ovoid wound, north-south on JBC's body.
Shaw debrided the wound, thus enlarging the final resulting scar.
In addition, there is a small round hole in the rear of JBC's assassination-day shirt.
I doubt the bullet that struck JBC was tumbling.
The evidence, as seen in JBC's shirt and the doctors sketch, points away from a tumbling bullet.
Caveat emptor, and draw your own conclusions.
Kevin Balch:
If JBC was turned as he was hit, it would lead to a non-circular entry wound, depending upon where the shot originated, would it not?
If he turned in reaction to hearing the first shot, it implies he was hit by a second bullet and probably too soon after hearing the shot to have been fired from the same bolt action rifle.
John Corbett:
--- Quote from: Kevin Balch on June 17, 2026, 06:29:24 PM ---If JBC was turned as he was hit, it would lead to a non-circular entry wound, depending upon where the shot originated, would it not?
If he turned in reaction to hearing the first shot, it implies he was hit by a second bullet and probably too soon after hearing the shot to have been fired from the same bolt action rifle.
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"probably too soon"???
Just how did you figure that one out.
JBC is seen starting his turn in reaction to the first shot at Z164. The second shot was fired at about Z219-220. That's 3 seconds after JBC reacted and the reaction was not immediate. If Zapruder's camera jiggle at Z155 was in reaction to the shot, it was fired in the Z147-148 time frame. That is based on the lag time of 7-8 frames between when the head shot was fired and Zapruder's reaction at Z318. That's about 4 seconds between the first and second shot. More than enough time to fire an aimed shot.
Kevin Balch:
--- Quote from: John Corbett on June 17, 2026, 07:21:59 PM ---
"probably too soon"???
Just how did you figure that one out.
JBC is seen starting his turn in reaction to the first shot at Z164. The second shot was fired at about Z219-220. That's 3 seconds after JBC reacted and the reaction was not immediate. If Zapruder's camera jiggle at Z155 was in reaction to the shot, it was fired in the Z147-148 time frame. That is based on the lag time of 7-8 frames between when the head shot was fired and Zapruder's reaction at Z318. That's about 4 seconds between the first and second shot. More than enough time to fire an aimed shot.
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I’ll believe JBC’s interpretation of the Z film of being hit at 234 over yours. But thanks for sharing your opinion.
Benjamin Cole:
KB--
IMHO, you are correct, that JBC's wound-shape and the small round bullet-hole in his shirt suggest he was largely facing forward when shot by a non-tumbling bullet from behind. That is what the evidence shows. That is what Dr. Robert Shaw, his surgeon, thought most likely.
We know what the Connallys testified to, and Nellie had a ringside seat, and was uninjured, and was remarkably cool in a same-day press conference.
So, if the Connallys are correct, when was JBC struck?
My best guess is sometime after Z-295, but before Z-313.
Of course, many, many witnesses described the "bang....bang-bang" cadence of shots.
That cadence lines up with JFK hit ~Z-221, JBC at ~Z-295+ and JFK at Z-313.
Caveat emptor, and draw your own conclusions.
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