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However, investigations and historical accounts suggest Ruby saw himself as a “tough guy” with a desire to take control of the chaos surrounding the assassination. His frequent presence at the Dallas Police Department and his connections within the local crime scene made him a suspicious figure.
Crucially, Ruby believed he was doing the "right thing," and he anticipated a hero's reception afterward. Instead, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, though his conviction was later overturned. His act of violence remains one of the most paradoxical elements of the JFK saga: was it a lone impulsive act, or part of a broader conspiracy to silence Oswald and cover up deeper involvement?
The Challenge of Conspiracy and Lack of Clear Evidence