Wilbert Smith Archives Files Box 1131 03 1131-03-p025

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He was allowed visits by his wife and two sons, President Truman, and the new Secretary of Defense. However, four people he specifically requested to see, his brother, a friend, and two priests were denied access to him. At approxiamtely 1:50 AM on Sunday, May 22, 1949, his body was found on a third floor projection from the skyscraper-like tower of the hospital building, dressed in pajamas and a bathrobe. The bathrobe cord was wound tightly around his neck and knotted. No evidence was found...