Roger Craig was a Deputy Sheriff searching the 6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository along with Deputy Constable Seymour Weitzman and Deputy Sheriff Eugene Boone when Weitzman found a Mauser 7.5 rifle. Weitzman was certain it was a Mauser because of his familiarity with sporting rifles.

However earlier after the shots were fired he ran to the parking lot behind the picket fence and saw a man who looked something like Lee Oswald running away from the building and jumping in a gray Nash Rambler station wagon driven by a dark complected man. This was not a popular observation. He clashed with the official story of the event.

Craig had the opportunity to work with Buddy Walthers and this to said he had absolutely no ability as a law enforcement officer. However, he was fast climbing the ladder of success by lying to [Sheriff] Decker and squealing on his fellow officers."

There were various attempts to stifle his story with no success. Once a bullet just grazed his head. On another occasion, he was forced off a mountain road and his injuries left him permanently disabled. He wasn't finished and neither were those determined to silence him. He died of a rifle wound to the chest. His death was officially ruled a suicide even though he only owned two pistols,

When They Kill a President: Special Edition
by Roger Dean Craig

"With the JFK assassination, telling the truth can get you hurt. A great personal account of a top Dallas cop (an officer of the year Deputy Sheriff); one who told the truth about what he saw in Dallas’ Dealey Plaza—and paid an awful price for it. One must be careful when you call the liars “liars.” Especially when it concerns a conspiracy to murder your President. Read it and weep a little, not necessarily for the honest deputy, but for our republic." -Review by J. Gary Shaw, first generation JFK assassination researcher and author (Cover-up, Trauma Room One) 5.0 out of 5 stars.When They Kill a President was originally written in 1971 as an unpublished manuscript by Roger Dean Craig, a decorated Dallas Deputy Sheriff who won 'Officer of the Year' for Dallas County in 1960 for outstanding performance in the line of duty. This new 2021 Special Edition of Craig's manuscript documents his eyewitness account of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, his investigation in Dealey Plaza after it occurred, and the massive cover up that followed. This first-hand account of what took place in Dallas on November 22, 1963, proves not only that there was a vast conspiracy to kill John F. Kennedy, but it also examines how costly telling the truth could be for an eyewitness like Roger Craig, who threatened to expose the lies of the official narrative surrounding the assassination of the 35th President of the United States.

The Deputy Interviews: The True Story of J.F.K. Assassination Witness, and Former Dallas Deputy Sheriff, Roger Dean Craig
by Steve Cameron

Steve Cameron's 'The Deputy Interviews' offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enigmatic figures surrounding the JFK assassination, Roger Dean Craig. Through meticulous research and extensive interviews, Cameron provides readers with unprecedented access to Craig's firsthand experiences and perspectives, shedding new light on this pivotal moment in history.

The strength of 'The Deputy Interviews' lies in its ability to humanize Roger Dean Craig, a figure often overshadowed in the broader narrative of the JFK assassination. Cameron's narrative skillfully navigates Craig's personal journey, from his fateful day in Dealey Plaza to the subsequent challenges he faced in the aftermath of the assassination. Through Craig's eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and controversies surrounding this enduring mystery.

Cameron's writing is both engaging and insightful, offering readers a compelling blend of historical analysis and personal narrative. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy ensure that 'The Deputy Interviews' stands as a landmark work in JFK assassination literature.