Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Who killed John F. Kennedy?
Position‹3 of 5›

The mafia killed JFK

This position catalogues the theory that the mafia killed John F. Kennedy. It points to the Kennedy family's alleged organised-crime ties, to Robert Kennedy's crackdown on the mob, and to figures like Jack Ruby and Sam Giancana, casting the assassination as mafia retribution.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Jack Ruby
    Jack Ruby murdered Lee Harvey Oswald, proving that he was working as part of a larger organization.
  2. Robert Kennedy's moves against organized crime
    JFK's brother, Robert Kennedy, had a major influence over organized crime.
  3. Sam Giancana
    Famous Chicago mobster Sam Giancana had a long and complex history with the Kennedy family.