Dr. Cyril Wecht, a pathologist and attorney, has passed away at the age of 93. The cause of his death was not disclosed, but it was reported that he passed away peacefully. Wecht had a long career, serving as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County and working as a pathologist in a Pittsburgh hospital. He gained recognition for his involvement in re-analyzing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
After reviewing the Warren Commission’s report on Kennedy’s assassination, Wecht became fixated on the theory that Lee Harvey Oswald was not acting alone. He disagreed with the conclusion that a single bullet killed Kennedy and injured Governor John Connally. Some criticized Wecht’s theory, with former Senator Arlen Specter calling it “pseudoscientific.”
Despite controversies, Wecht was respected for his willingness to challenge official findings in high-profile cases. He worked on cases involving Elvis Presley and JonBenet Ramsey and became a frequent guest on TV shows like the Today show and Good Morning America. Attorney Alan Dershowitz even referred to him as the “Sherlock Holmes of forensic sciences.”
In an interview, Wecht expressed his fear of becoming dependent on his family as he aged, emphasizing his desire to remain independent until the end of his life. He pondered the meaning of life and the inevitability of death, showcasing his philosophical mindset.
