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Death of a King [1]
01/10/22 • 44 min
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Who killed Martin Luther King, and why? While some answers have emerged over the past 50 years, others have been hiding in plain sight.
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Who killed Martin Luther King, and why? While some answers have emerged over the past 50 years, others have been hiding in plain sight.
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The MLK Tapes - Death of a King [1]
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Welcome to the MLK Tapes, a production of I Heart Radio and Tenderfoot TV. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or individuals participating in the podcast, and do not represent those of I Heart Media, Tenderfoot TV, or their employees. Listener discretion is advised. In August of nine sixty three, Dr Martin Luther King spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to a crowd of more than two hund
Death of a King [1] Top Questions Answered
What was the connection between Bill Pepper and Martin Luther King Jr.?
Bill Pepper was a journalist and friend of Martin Luther King Jr., who influenced King's anti-war stance.
What did Bill Pepper's articles about the war in Vietnam lead to?
Bill Pepper's articles and photos about the war in Vietnam caught King's attention and led to their close friendship.
What was the main message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech at Riverside Church?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech at Riverside Church emphasized the connection between poverty, race, and war.
Who did Bill Pepper believe was the real shooter in Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination?
After King's assassination, Bill Pepper interrogated James Earl Ray, the convicted killer, and came to believe that Ray was not the shooter but a victim of manipulation.
What measures did Bill Pepper take to obtain a retrial for James Earl Ray?
Bill Pepper became Ray's attorney and worked on obtaining a retrial, ultimately resorting to the court of public opinion with an HBO special.
What did the defense question regarding the evidence in the trial?
The defense suggested that the brush in the backyard was cut to prevent it from being seen as a possible hiding spot for a sniper.
What were the main themes of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave iconic speeches on both civil rights ("I have a Dream") and against the war in Vietnam (Riverside Church speech).
What did William Pepper's evidence suggest about the official narrative of the assassination?
Evidence gathered by William Pepper suggests a different story behind Dr. King's assassination, raising doubts about the official narrative.
What was the verdict in the trial for James Earl Ray?
The jury reached a verdict in the trial and found James Earl Ray not guilty, based on evidence presented by Bill Pepper and others.
How was the civil trial for Martin Luther King Jr.'s murder perceived?
The jury in the civil trial found that the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. was a planned event involving multiple people, but the press coverage was lacking and often attacked the King family.
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