David S. Lifton

  • David S. Lifton was a UCLA physics student who became fascinated by the JFK assassination after seeing the Zapruder film.

  • He spent 15 years researching the case, focusing on the medical evidence and autopsy discrepancies.

  • Lifton had unique access to a Warren Commission lawyer, Wesley Liebeler, which informed his work.

  • His book "Best Evidence" was published in 1980, proposing a controversial theory of body alteration to explain conflicting medical reports.

  • Lifton's dedication to the case interrupted his academic pursuits, and he supported himself while conducting extensive research into government archives and interviewing key witnesses.

  • His work is noted for its detailed forensic analysis and investigative approach.

Books by David S. Lifton