James E. Ray

James E. Ray is infamously known as the assassin of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Ray's actions not only ended King's life but also marked a significant moment in the American civil rights movement, highlighting the ongoing struggles against racial injustice and violence. His conviction and the controversy surrounding the circumstances of King's assassination continue to evoke discussion and debate.