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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1969
Page
5
People who knew James Earl Ray describe him as not racist not political and not a killer despite the MLK assassination. A quiet life in prison and a wandering identity during the manhunt are noted with details on his background birth in Alton Illinois military service a brief marriage history and family.
Ray dismisses conspiracy theories though supporters insist on seeking all who helped pull the trigger. Rosa Abernathy and Coretta King vow continued search for conspirators as Ray nears his move to Nashville prison on his 41st birthday.
Federal officials questioned claims of a conspiracy in the King murder case. They traced the suspect Ray to robberies, noted past escapes, and described his volatile behavior as evidence he acted alone for money. Jury convicts Ray after a lengthy trial with testimony from FBI and witnesses.
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