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Orders to Kill: The Truth Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King Jr.
Here is the myth-shattering expose which reveals the truth behind the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."Dramatic new evidence confirming the innocence of James Earl Ray and identifying the actual killers of Martin Luther King, Jr". -- Executive Intelligence Review
Shocking and controversial revelations from James Earl Ray's attorney
On April 4th, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stepped out onto the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, and into his killer's line of fire. One shot ended Dr. King's life and forever changed the course of American history -- setting into motion a massive cover-up that has withstood a quarter-century of scrutiny. Now, after 18 years of intensive investigation, William F. Pepper tears away the veil of subterfuge that has hidden the truth of King's death -- proving the innocence of convicted assassin James Earl Ray and revealing the evil conspiracy behind the murder of our nation's greatest civil rights leader.
Shocking and controversial revelations from James Earl Ray's attorney
On April 4th, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stepped out onto the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, and into his killer's line of fire. One shot ended Dr. King's life and forever changed the course of American history -- setting into motion a massive cover-up that has withstood a quarter-century of scrutiny. Now, after 18 years of intensive investigation, William F. Pepper tears away the veil of subterfuge that has hidden the truth of King's death -- proving the innocence of convicted assassin James Earl Ray and revealing the evil conspiracy behind the murder of our nation's greatest civil rights leader.
558 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1995
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About the author
William F. Pepper
8 books35 followersAttorney who is mostly known for his efforts to prove the innocence of James Earl Ray & Sirhan Sirhan.
Pepper is involved in Human Rights Law. He has written opinions on the German Border Guards case and more recently an opinion on the application of international law in the Spanish prosecution of individuals relating to war crimes committed post 9/11.
For a time he convened the International Human Rights Seminar at Oxford University, during which time individuals such as Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela, accepted invitations to address the seminar. He lives primarily in the United States.
Pepper is involved in Human Rights Law. He has written opinions on the German Border Guards case and more recently an opinion on the application of international law in the Spanish prosecution of individuals relating to war crimes committed post 9/11.
For a time he convened the International Human Rights Seminar at Oxford University, during which time individuals such as Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela, accepted invitations to address the seminar. He lives primarily in the United States.
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April 10, 2017
“He said very flatly to me,” We know there was a conspiracy and we know who did it.” “
I am not usually into conspiracy theory books and I will not give an opinion on this one. However, I can tell you that Dr. Pepper has been on this investigation from the beginning and seems to have the blessings of the King family. I was impressed with the scholarship and research that went into this book.
Dr. Pepper lays out the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King in a timeline and then goes through the contradictory evidence that came out in the first trial and the subsequent trials since. The story itself takes 313 pages and the Appendix is an additional 414 pages. All of his research and interviews are there for you to read and draw your own conclusions.
If you have an interest in Dr. ML King’s life and death, this book will be a revelation. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to look beyond the headlines and get a more thorough report of the investigation and trials in the aftermath of his death.
The author is a lawyer who represented both James Earl Ray and Sirhan B. Sirhan. He certainly has something to say. I received this book as part of the Goodreads Giveaway program.
I am not usually into conspiracy theory books and I will not give an opinion on this one. However, I can tell you that Dr. Pepper has been on this investigation from the beginning and seems to have the blessings of the King family. I was impressed with the scholarship and research that went into this book.
Dr. Pepper lays out the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King in a timeline and then goes through the contradictory evidence that came out in the first trial and the subsequent trials since. The story itself takes 313 pages and the Appendix is an additional 414 pages. All of his research and interviews are there for you to read and draw your own conclusions.
If you have an interest in Dr. ML King’s life and death, this book will be a revelation. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to look beyond the headlines and get a more thorough report of the investigation and trials in the aftermath of his death.
The author is a lawyer who represented both James Earl Ray and Sirhan B. Sirhan. He certainly has something to say. I received this book as part of the Goodreads Giveaway program.
December 18, 2013
The best nonfiction book I've ever read. Eye opening and mind blowing. This book shows the truth about how Dr. King was brutally murdered. This is a must read.
August 2, 2023
Dont let the hokey 90's bookcover fool you: This is one of the most complete and thorough non fiction books I've ever read, William F Pepper was not only a friend of King, but also an attorney for James Earl Ray. Historical research, and exposed FOIA documents wrapped in the narrative of an investigation makes this a compelling read.
August 22, 2020
Excellent work!
The most in depth work ever on this topic. You would think there would be petitions all over the place working to get those HSCA files released.
The most in depth work ever on this topic. You would think there would be petitions all over the place working to get those HSCA files released.
September 10, 2022
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April 23, 2024
Very informative and very interesting!
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July 4, 2016
Conspiracy from my young days - will we ever know the WHOLE truth?
March 27, 2017
From the introduction: "The intervening years have only strengthened my belief that Dr. King's assassination constituted the greatest loss suffered by the republic this [twentieth] century."
In one sentence we have a simple explanation of why King's birthday is a national holiday.
In one sentence we have a simple explanation of why King's birthday is a national holiday.
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