The story of James Earl Ray is etched into the darker chapters of American history. A World War II veteran, his name became infamously associated with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initially, Ray confessed to the crime, but he recanted his statement just three days later, adding another layer of mystery to the tragedy. His life concluded behind prison walls, where he served his sentence.
The alleged assassin of Martin Luther King gives his side of the story. He claims that he is innocent. Rev. Jesse Jackson, in the foreword, agrees that James Earl Ray did not assassinate Martin Luther King and that the U.S. government was involved in the plot.