https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jack-ruby-the-trial-of-the-century--3386613Eric 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 Tonahill provided by KRLD-TV, KDFW-TV Collection/the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and WFAA-TV Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Audio of the shooting was recorded by Tom Pettit for NBC TV as broadcast by WBAP in Dallas/Fort Worth.]]>enHistoryCopyright Brandon Birminghamhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/84372b86358f4b79e0fe95e018fed5d7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jack-ruby-the-trial-of-the-century--3386613Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:04:47 +0000Brandon BirminghamBrandon Birminghamfeeds@spreaker.comNovember 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...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 Tonahill provided by KRLD-TV, KDFW-TV Collection/the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and WFAA-TV Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Audio of the shooting was recorded by Tom Pettit for NBC TV as broadcast by WBAP in Dallas/Fort Worth.]]>trueserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-jack-ruby-trial--17168233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17168233Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:33:42 +0000Brandon BirminghamJack Ruby was put on trial for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man in Dallas Police custody for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy two days earlier. We'll bring you the story from both inside and outside the courtroom. In this...231assassination,belli,dallas,harvey,henry,jack,jfk,lee,melvin,oswald,president,ruby,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-3-1964-eve-of-trial--17207716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17207716Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:15:14 +0000Brandon BirminghamOn Tuesday, March 4, 1964, Jury Selection finally ended, but not without controversy. Protesters pass out literature that damages Jack Ruby's main defense, one of the lawyers is held in contempt, reporters send Judge Brown a get well card, and Henry...683dallas,history,jack,jfk,ruby,trialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-4-1964-the-first-day-of-trial--17217644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17217644Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:00:18 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/4/1964: Jack Ruby enters a double barreled plea, we learn Ruby's whereabouts the weekend JFK was assassinated, and we have an exclusive interview with the man in the pale Stetson. Eric Bushman and I recap testimony in the State of Texas v....934assassination,belli,dallas,dealey,harvey,history,jack,jfk,lee,oswald,otd,ruby,trial,wadetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-5-1964-day-2-you-know-me-i-m-jack-ruby--17217732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17217732Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:10:15 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/5/1964: Did Jack Ruby's own words devastate his defense? Henry Wade fires Ruby's .38 Colt Cobra in Court...almost, and Lawyers bitterly fight over policeman's notes. Eric Bushman and I recap Day 2 of The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The...485assassination,belli,crime,dallas,dealey,history,jfk,murder,oswald,ruby,trial,wadetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-6-1964-the-state-rests-the-drama-begins-day-3--17217779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17217779Wed, 06 Mar 2019 13:00:18 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/6/1964: What was Jack Ruby doing as jurors watched the first murder in the history of the world caught on live television? How do Ruby's "Children" figure into his defense? Find out how soap, syrup and wax lead to a hostage situtation. Eric...1097assassination,belli,crime,criminal,dallas,dealey,history,jfk,oswald,ruby,tonahill,trial,wadetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-7th-when-transfer-turns-to-mayhem-live--17252329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17252329Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:03:27 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/7/1964. A simple prisoner transfer turns in to absolute mayhem. Listen to extended coverage of Oswald's killing. Meanwhile, the Court is in recess over the weekend, as lawyers prepare for the case to continue on Monday, and jurors remain...558assassination,criminal,dallas,jfk,podcast,ruby,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-8th-first-reaction-and-the-killer-speaks--17252432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17252432Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:05:16 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/8/1964: While the Court is in recess today, Sunday March 8th, and the lawyers prepare for the trial to continue tomorrow, we listen to Henry Wade talk about Jack Ruby a few hours after the murder. We also hear Ruby talk to reporters during...515assassination,belli,criminal,dallas,jfk,ruby,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-9th-1964-prizefighter--17270908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17270908Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:10:17 +0000Brandon BirminghamJack Ruby's friend was a prize fighter - the Welterweight Champion of the world. Ruby's doctor's say Ruby was a prize fighter himself - find out how. Did Ruby's cards of Jada cost him his trial? Finally, why did they call him Sparky? Eric Bushman and...1173assassination,belli,criminal,harvey,history,jfk,lee,oswald,otd,ruby,tonahill,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-10th-1964-ruby-s-roots--17279343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17279343Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:25:07 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/10/1964: Two renowned experts solidify Ruby's defense of temporary insanity, jurors look inside Jack Ruby's brain using cutting edge technology, and we learn of Ruby's roots....and what he says happened on the day he killed presidential...894assassination,belli,criminal,dallas,history,jfk,malice,murder,oswald,otd,ruby,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-11th-1964-wade-s-rebuttal--17272491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17272491Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:45:17 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/11/1964: Henry Wade and his team give jurors three doctors who came to the same conclusion about Jack Ruby. Why did a nationally competitive pistol shooter show off his skills in Court? Lee Harvey Oswald's Mother makes a demand from the...568assassination,belli,crime,criminal,dallas,dealey,jfk,kennedy,oswald,ruby,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-12th-1964-final-witness--17279386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17279386Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:35:02 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/12/1964: The defense ends the battle of the experts once and for all, Ruby has a very peculiar conversation with his Rabbi, and 2 of the 7 escaped prisoners are hauled into federal court. This is The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The...621assassination,belli,crime,criminal,dallas,dealey,history,jfk,kennedy,oswald,ruby,trial,wadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-13th-1964-closing-arguments--17286267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17286267Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:45:10 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/13/1964: Our very own Eric Bushman goes into the Courtroom with his microphone to bring us the only uniquely authentic recordings of all 7 "Lawyers" in the Jack Ruby trial you'll ever hear. Life or Death? Hear it all in our extended...5361assassination,crime,criminal,dallas,dealey,jack,jfk,kennedy,oswald,ruby,trial,truecrimetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-14th-1964-the-verdict-and-a-legendary-rant--17279521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17279521Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:45:05 +0000Brandon BirminghamDALLAS - 3/14/1964: Go live in the Courtroom and hear the Jury's Verdict. Outrage on one side, the rule of law solidified on the other. The Lawyers give you their reactions in this, the final episode of The State of Texas v. Jack Ruby - The Original...2424assassin,assassination,crime,criminal,dallas,dealey,history,jfk,kennedy,oswald,president,ruby,trialfalsefull