Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Dr. Cyril Wecht, a renowned pathologist and attorney known for his controversial views on high-profile deaths, including President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, passed away at the age of 93. The exact location and cause of his death have not been disclosed. Wecht first gained prominence in 1964 when he was asked to review the Warren Commission’s report on Kennedy’s assassination, sparking a lifetime mission to challenge the official findings.
Wecht’s relentless pursuit to prove that more than one shooter was involved in Kennedy’s killing led him to examine autopsy documents, uncover the missing brain of the president, and analyze amateur footage of the tragic event. His dissenting stance against the Commission’s conclusion of a single shooter garnered widespread attention, even making its way into the film “JFK” directed by Oliver Stone.
Renowned attorney F. Lee Bailey once hailed Wecht as the foremost challenger to the Warren report, emphasizing his pivotal role in questioning the official narrative. Despite his confrontations with Sen. Arlen Specter, a former Commission staffer, Wecht eventually forged an unexpected friendship with him. Wecht’s outspoken nature on the Kennedy assassination propelled him to become a sought-after expert in various high-profile cases, from Elvis Presley’s death to JonBenét Ramsey’s murder.
Throughout his career, Dr. Wecht remained dedicated to seeking truth and justice in complex cases, earning respect and admiration from his peers in the field of forensic pathology. His legacy as a fearless advocate for uncovering the facts behind mysterious deaths will endure in the annals of forensic science. As the world mourns his passing, his impact on the field of pathology and his unwavering commitment to upholding integrity in investigations will be remembered.