Compilation of the Statements of James Earl Ray: Staff Report

by James Earl Ray

This Staff Report is a compilation of the statements made by James Earl Ray from his arrest in June of 1968 through June 30, 1978. It is Mr. Ray's story as told by Mr. Ray, extending from his escape from Missouri State Prison on April 23, 1967, through the assassination of Dr. King in April of 1968, to his apprehension in London on June 8, 1968. It has been organized as a chronological narrative to facilitate the presentation of the years' events. It is based solely on statements made by or attributed to Mr. Ray; it does not rely upon or cite other source material, or evidence the Committee has uncovered. It is based, to a large extent, on the eight interviews conducted by the staff with Mr. Ray at Brushy Mountain, Tenn. The Committee, in 1978, was analyzing and investigating all aspects of Mr. Ray's story to ascertain the true facts.

108 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

World War II veteran and convicted of the assassination of African-American preacher Martin Luther King.

At first James Earl Ray confessed the murder, but recanted his statement three days later.

He died at the age of 70 in prison.