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Clay Laverne Shaw

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Clay Laverne Shaw

Birth
Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
15 Aug 1974 (aged 61)
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial
Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
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New Orleans businessman, a co-founder of the N.O. Trade Mart, who was accused by District Attorney Jim Garrison of being one of the masterminds of the JFK assassination. After a trial, Shaw was acquitted of conspiracy-related charges in March 1969. His trial was featured prominently in Oliver Stone's "JFK," in which Shaw was portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones.
New Orleans businessman, a co-founder of the N.O. Trade Mart, who was accused by District Attorney Jim Garrison of being one of the masterminds of the JFK assassination. After a trial, Shaw was acquitted of conspiracy-related charges in March 1969. His trial was featured prominently in Oliver Stone's "JFK," in which Shaw was portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones.

Bio by: Joel Manuel

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  • Originally Created by: Joel Manuel
  • Added: Apr 11, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6337502/clay_laverne-shaw: accessed ), memorial page for Clay Laverne Shaw (17 Mar 1913–15 Aug 1974), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6337502, citing Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.