Clay Shaw

This article is about the New Orleans businessman. For the Florida politician, see Clay Shaw (politician).

Clay Shaw
Born
Clay LaVergne Shaw

(1913-03-17)March 17, 1913
Kentwood, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1974(1974-08-15) (aged 61)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
EducationWarren Easton High School
OccupationsBusinessman and director of the International Trade Mart in New Orleans
Military career
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1941–1946
RankMajor
ConflictsWorld War II

Clay LaVergne Shaw (March 17, 1913 – August 15, 1974) was an American businessman, military officer, and part-time contact of the Domestic Contact Service (DCS) of the CIA. Shaw is best known for being the only person brought to trial for involvement in the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy, due to an investigation led by Jim Garrison, the District Attorney of New Orleans. The jury ultimately acquitted Shaw after less than an hour's deliberation in 1969, though some conspiracy theorists continue to speculate on his possible involvement.


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