</s>104-10214-10034 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SCOOT-RED CRY TABLE OF CONTENTS Page The assassination Over knowledge of U.S. Government involvement 1.2 Receollections of CIA officials 1.4 Receolllections of U S. Government involved 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.9 1.10 1.7 1.11 1.16 1.12 1.14 1.15 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.25 1.17 1.22 1.21 2.1 1.30 1.13 1.29 1.23 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.00 1.50 1.01 1.05 1.75 1.26 2.25 1,25 1.27 1.28 1.31 1.24 1.33 1.04 1.02 1.06 2.0 1.03 1.08 1.09 1.07 1.41 1.44 1.38 1.39 1.34 1.51 1.32 1.43 1.42 2.4 1.47 1.48 1.49 2.30 1,4 1.55 1.60 <loc_826><loc_532>1.52 1.58 1.59 1,0 1.53 <loc_826><loc_536><loc_838><loc_531><loc_838><loc_539><loc_826><loc_539>1.70 <loc_839> <loc_556>1.80 2.5 <loc_837>

Summary:  
The documents detail U.S. government involvement in covert operations against Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo during 1959-1961, including planning for his assassination through arms shipments, sabotage, and support for dissident groups. CIA officials coordinated weapon transfers to rebels, such as rifles, grenades, and carbines, while debating the risks of overt involvement. Internal discussions referenced U.S. diplomatic and military strategies to destabilize Trujillo’s regime, with some operations involving intermediaries like Thomas Stocker and Lorena (Wizzy) Berry. After Trujillo’s assassination on 30 May 1961, efforts were made to secure U.S. assets in the Dominican Republic, including the CIA station in Ciudad Trujillo. Conspirators such as General Antonio de la Maza, Severo Cabral, and others were captured, interrogated, or executed, with some receiving amnesty post-1951. The documents also mention telegrams sent to Venezuelan officials for conspirator escape assistance and post-assassination activities of figures like "Willy" Berry.  

Key People:  
- Rafael Trujillo (assassinated)  
- Antonio de la Maza (plotted Trujillo’s assassination)  
- Severo Cabral (requested weapons for dissidents)  
- Thomas Stocker (intermediary for weapon transfers)  
- Lorena (Wizzy) Berry (provided information to U.S. officials)  
- General Juan Diaz (involved in the plot)  
- Dr. Reid (connected to conspirators)  
- Wimpy Berry (received CIA funds and weapons)  
- J.C. King, John D. Esterling, Robert Owen, Charles Cookson, Isabel Clintron (CIA officials)  
- Ambassador Parland, Allen Dulles, Richard Helms (U.S. diplomats and intelligence officials)  

Key Locations:  
- San Cristobal, Dominican Republic (scene of Trujillo’s assassination)  
- Ciudad Trujillo, Dominican Republic (CIA station)  
- Washington, D.C. (U.S. government headquarters)  
- Guantanamo Bay (discussed for evacuation)  
- Havana (referenced in planning)  
- Venezuela (telegrams sent to President Rómulo Betancourt)  
- San Diego (residence of the Berry family post-amnesty)  

Key Events:  
- Assassination of Rafael Trujillo on 30 May 1961  
- CIA coordination of arms shipments to Dominican rebels (rifles, grenades, carbines)  
- Internal U.S. debates over covert vs. overt intervention in the Dominican Republic  
- Capture, interrogation, and execution of conspirators including Antonio de la Maza and General Juan Diaz  
- Telegrams sent to Venezuelan officials for conspirator escape assistance  
- Post-assassination efforts to secure U.S. assets in the Dominican Republic  
- Failed attempts to deliver weapons to dissidents due to lack of authorization or logistical issues  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- U.S. Department of State  
- Dominican Republic military intelligence (SEM/SIN)  
- Special Group (U.S. interagency task force on Latin American affairs)  
- Dominican Consulate (facilitated communication between conspirators and U.S. officials)

JFK Declassified Files

104-10214-10034.pdf

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