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May 1, 1936 – May 1, 1966. Jesse Edward Curry (October 3, 1913 – June 22, 1980) was an American police officer who was the chief of the Dallas Police Department from 1960 to 1966, which included the period of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963.
- United States
- October 3, 1913, Hamilton, Texas, U.S.
- Grove Hill Cemetery
- June 22, 1980 (aged 66), Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Learn about the life and role of Chief Jesse Curry, who was in charge of the Dallas Police Department during the assassination of President Kennedy and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald. Find out how he handled the investigation, defended his department, and published a novel on the events.
Oct 30, 2017 · He knew who to blame, too: Dallas police Chief Jesse Curry and homicide Capt. Will Fritz. He said so in a memo written just 45 minutes after doctors declared Oswald dead at Parkland Hospital.
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Nov 26, 1998 · How did Jesse Curry, the Dallas police chief in 1963, handle the murder of President Kennedy and the killing of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby? This article explores his role, his legacy and his son's perspective.
Nov 14, 2023 · Police Chief Jesse Curry was the target of heated criticism. Payne knew Curry, and believed the anger seemed unfair and uninformed, although he understood how those far from the scene would hold ...
