Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, was buried in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1963 after he was shot to death by Jack Ruby. But his original headstone didn’t remain at his grave for long. Read More: The Broomstick Murders: Kenneth McDuff's Chilling LegacyWhy Lee Harvey Oswald’s Original Headstone Was ReplacedLee Harvey Oswald's orginal headstone didn't last at his gravesite in Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery for long. Police recovered the ornate headstone; however, Oswald's mother chose to mark her son's grave with a simple brick instead to avoid more unwanted attention. Who Owns the Original Headstone Today?