And that this theory was thrown out because Oswald was broke, and that it could not be that way, because Russia would not permit one of its agents to be that penniless?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. That is an intelligent estimation, but I certainly have not heard that.

Mr. Jenner.

Any discussion there or speculation that there was something peculiar in the fact that allegedly they had had little trouble in getting Marina out of Russia?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. That he had trouble getting her out?

Mr. Jenner.

Relatively little.
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. That is a question that always was sort of a big question mark to me. Not being interested, I did not probe them. But it always remained a question mark in my mind, how is it possible for somebody to take a citizen of Soviet Russia so easily out of the country. But I have known of other examples of it being done.

Mr. Jenner.

Was there any discussion at any time while you knew the Oswalds about any attempt to commit suicide?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. When he was in Russia, no; I don't remember anything about that.

Mr. Jenner.

Did you ever notice he had a scar on his left wrist?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. No; I didn't notice it.

Mr. Jenner.

Did you ever note whether he was right or left handed?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Something vaguely I remember that he might be left handed but I could not recall.

Mr. Jenner.

This is pure vagueness on your part?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Very, very. My wife may recall that.

Mr. Jenner.

You wouldn't want to express any opinion one way or the other on it?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. No.

Mr. Jenner.

Did you ever discuss with him his experiences in Russia with respect to hunting?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Never have.

Mr. Jenner.

No discussions?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Or the use of any weapons or his right to have weapons when he was in Russia?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. I did not know even that he was interested in weapons 'til the day--which probably you will ask me later on--Easter, I think, when my wife saw his gun. I didn't know he was interested. I didn't know he had the gun. I didn't know he was interested in shooting or hunting. I didn't know he was a good shot or never had any impression.

Mr. Jenner.

Now that you have mentioned that we might as well cover that fully in the record.
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Yes.

Mr. Jenner.

Tell me about that incident.
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. That incident is very clear in my mind.

Mr. Jenner.

This was in 1963?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. In 1963, and the last time we saw them.

Mr. Jenner.

It was the last time?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. The very last time we saw them.

Mr. Jenner.

This was around Eastertime?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Around Eastertime.

Mr. Jenner.

In April?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. In April. It was in the second apartment that they had.

Mr. Jenner.

That was on Neely Street?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. On Neely I think one block from the previous place they used to live.

Mr. Jenner.

Yes.
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. And Jeanne told me that day, "Let's go and take a rabbit for Oswald's baby."

Mr. Jenner.

This was on Easter Sunday?
Mr. DE MOHRENSCHILDT. Easter day. I don't remember it was Easter Sunday.

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