Milicent Cranor on Differences Between the Z & Nix Films Re: Jackie on the Trunk

Hofeling:
"Here's a timestamped summary of the key points from the transcript:

- 0:00-0:30 - Milicent Cranor writes about discrepancies between the Zapruder and Nix films regarding Jackie Kennedy's position, noting her right arm is parallel to the trunk in Nix film but bent in Zapruder film.

- 1:00-1:25 - Article titled "JFK Assassination Film Proof of Tampering" from July 12, 2018, introduces Secret Service agent Clint Hill's conflicting accounts with film evidence.

- 1:42-2:04 - Professor James Norwood points out that in the Zapruder film, Jackie only reaches mid-trunk before retreating, while in the Nix film she extends noticeably further.

- 2:25-2:52 - Details the positions of photographers: Orville Nix stood across the lawn on Main Street's south side, with reference to the Texas Book Depository building.

- 3:00-3:40 - Analysis of Zapruder frame 375 shows Jackie's hand about a foot from Hill's handhold, while the Nix film shows her much closer with her hand reaching the handhold.

- 3:58-4:38 - Discusses that frames are missing from Nix's film copy, and the original was never returned to the Nix family. Notes that the Nix film, despite being shot from farther away, appears less edited than Zapruder's.

- 4:38-5:09 - Mentions a third film by Marie Muchmore, showing Hill running toward Kennedy's car, and discusses implications of possible shots from the front.

- 5:29-6:13 - Analyzes Clint Hill's Warren Commission testimony, suggesting he may have witnessed a second head shot based on timing discrepancies.

- 6:43-7:52 - Details Hill's testimony about hearing two different sounds and his actions in reaching the presidential limousine.

- 8:14-9:41 - Discusses the reliability of photographic evidence, citing McCormick on Evidence which notes that photographs and motion pictures can be subject to fabrication and distortion.
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Discrepancies in JFK Assassination Films: Milicent Cranor's 2021 Facebook post highlighted differences between the Zapruder and Nix films of the JFK assassination. Specifically, Jackie Kennedy's arm position on the car trunk differed significantly: in the Nix film, her arm is parallel to the trunk, hand reaching the end; in the Zapruder film, her arm is bent, palm flat, and significantly further from the trunk's end—a difference not attributable to camera angle. This discrepancy was noted previously by James Norwood, a retired University of Minnesota professor.

Analysis of Amateur Films: Cranor's article, published July 12th, 2018, delves deeper into these discrepancies. It emphasizes the inconsistencies between the Zapruder and Nix films regarding Jackie Kennedy's position on the car trunk. The article also mentions a third amateur film by Marie Muchmore, which shows Clint Hill running towards the presidential limousine, but less detail of events before the head shot. The article notes that the films' differing perspectives and the photographers' relative positions are crucial for analysis.

Clint Hill's Testimony and Film Discrepancies: The article examines Clint Hill's testimony to the Warren Commission, focusing on the timing of the head shot and Hill's actions. Hill's testimony suggests he heard a second, distinct shot after he first grabbed the limousine's handgrip, this corresponding to the moment JFK's head was severely injured. This moment, however, doesn't appear clearly in the Zapruder film. The close-up nature of the Zapruder film also obscures the precise moment Hill first grabs the car.

Evidence Reliability and Film Tampering: Cranor discusses the reliability of photographic and film evidence. Quoting Josiah Thompson's book "Six Seconds in Dallas," Thompson highlights photographs as the most reliable evidence, compared to often-error-prone witness testimonies. The article cites McCormick on Evidence, which states photographs, while usually admissible, are susceptible to fabrication and distortion. Orville Nix stated that frames from his film were missing and the original was lost, raising concerns about potential tampering.
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MILICENT CRANOR ON ZAPRUDER NIX DIFFERENCES

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232161073506616/posts/4392428030813232/

'JFK ASSASSINATION FILM: PROOF OF TAMPERING?'
By Milicent Cranor | 07/12/18

https://whowhatwhy.org/politics/government-integrity/jfk-assassination-film-proof-of-tampering/
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On 8/17/2021, Milicent Cranor wrote on Facebook:

"When comparing Jackie's position in the two films, please note that in the Nix film, Jackie's right arm is parallel to the trunk, and her hand clearly reaches to the end of it. In the Z film, her right arm is bent, and her right palm is flat on the trunk, not reaching out to Hill. And her distance from the end of the trunk could not possibly be explained by angle of camera."

NOTE THAT FILMS AND PHOTOS OF THIS SEGMENT OF BOTH FILMS ARE LINKED IN THE ABOVE ARTICLE BY MILLICENT CRANOR"