"King-Kill/33°" is a seminal 1987 essay and later book by James Shelby Downard and Michael A. Hoffman II, proposing that the JFK assassination was a "Freemasonic ritual murder". It explores occult symbolism, parapolitics, and conspiracy theories, alleging secret societies managed the killing, similar to a crucifixion ritual, to influence public consciousness.Key details about King-Kill/33°:Core Theory: The assassination was a "King-Kill" event, meant to destroy the "Camelot" myth and act as an, occult ritual to shape America.Symbolism: It details "high weirdness" surrounding the JFK assassination, focusing on geographical, numerical, and masonic symbolism.Authors: Written by James Shelby Downard and Michael A. Hoffman II, often associated with, Apocalypse Culture.Legacy: The work has influenced, synchromysticism and conspiracy researchers, sometimes linked to, Chalie Kirk's political views.Music Connection: A song titled "King Kill 33" by Marilyn Manson appears on the 2000 album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death).