Latest News About James Earl Ray

Updated 2026-06-18 18:51

James Earl Ray, the man, was convicted in 1967 for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. He initially pleaded guilty to avoid a jury trial and received a 99-year sentence. During his time in prison, Ray escaped in 1977, but was recaptured. He spent the remainder of his life behind bars, ultimately passing away in 1998 while still incarcerated.

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