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Zerelda James #2:

Zerelda James Samuel, mother of Jesse James.

 

James Courtney's mother;

with arm missing...

Jesse James' mother;

also missing an arm

In this Courtney family photo, James Courtney's mother is clearly missing an arm.  Close examination of this photo reveals a large pin in the middle of her sleeve.  When I saw this photograph, I knew that my great-great-grandmother and Zerelda Samuel were the same person!

Zerelda James Samuel, the mother of Jesse, Frank and Susan James, in a historically accepted photograph.  What is remaining of her arm is covered.  Her arm was amputated as a result of injuries received from the Pinkerton bombing of her home.

 

This photograph comparison is indeed an important one.  Since the publication of my book, new facts have come to light which have continued to fuel the controversy over this photograph.  To read more about the "which arm is missing controversy" click here.

 

The following statement from Corey Hayes indicates that someone did manipulate a photo of my great-great-grandmother to make it appear that she had two arms.  That "someone," in my opinion, was more than likely one of my relatives who wishes to keep the family secret about my great-grandfather being Jesse James hidden.

 

My photograph given to Mr. Hayes was marked "B", and the questionable photograph was marked "A" and they are referred to as such in the following statement:

 

 

Follow this link to view the Statement of Recognition from Visionics Corporation.
 

Follow this link to view the Statement of Recognition from William McCann of the Austin Police Department's Forensic Multi-media Crime Laboratory.