A lone assassin refers to an individual acting alone in carrying out an assassination or murder, without any direct assistance or collaboration.
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Conspiracy Theory: An alternative explanation that suggests multiple individuals or groups were involved in carrying out the assassination.
Lee Harvey Oswald: The primary suspect identified by the Warren Commission as the lone assassin of JFK.
Grassy Knoll: A location near Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, where some conspiracy theories suggest another shooter may have been present during JFK's assassination.