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The black firemen across the street told to report elsewhere. The black detective surveilling King taken off the job. King’s all-black police security unit ordered to stand down. All this and more on just what happened to be the day Dr. King was shot.
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01/10/22 • 45 min
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The MLK Tapes - Setting for a Murder [2]
Transcript Summary
In this intriguing episode titled "Setting for a Murder [2]," the podcast delves into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Various pieces of evidence and occurrences raise doubts about the official story. Black police officers who had previously guarded King were absent during his final visit to Memphis, and a black security unit meant to protect him was withdrawn despite concerns of a threat. Firemen and patrol cars near the Lorraine Motel were transferred or disappeared around the time of the murder. Reverend James Lawson, a friend of King, questions the motives behind James Earl Ray's guilty plea and doubts that he acted alone. With racial tensions high and a backdrop of Memphis sanitation workers on strike, this episode explores the complexities and possible conspiracies surrounding King's assassination, making for a thought-provoking and captivating listen.
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Welcome to the m l K 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 for individuals participating in the podcast, and do not represent those of iHeart Media, Tenderfoot TV, or their employees. Listener discretion is advised. In nineteen sixty six, James Meredith, the first person of color to integrate the University of Mississippi, decided to go on a
Setting for a Murder [2] Top Questions Answered
What were the unusual changes in security personnel and the involvement of black officers during Martin Luther King's final visit to Memphis?
The reasons for the unusual changes in security personnel and the lack of involvement of black officers during Martin Luther King's final visit to Memphis remain unknown.
Who were the two black firemen shifted from fire station number two on the day of Martin Luther King's assassination?
The identities of the two black firemen who were shifted from fire station number two on the day of Martin Luther King's assassination are not provided.
Why did Detective Redditt call headquarters to end his watch despite threats to Martin Luther King's life?
The exact reason why Detective Redditt called headquarters to end his watch despite threats to Martin Luther King's life is not mentioned.
What was the significance of the invisible tape wrapped around a bullet received by Reverend Lawson after King's murder?
The significance of the invisible tape wrapped around a bullet received by Reverend Lawson after King's murder is not elaborated upon.
Why were black firemen transferred from a fire station overlooking the Lorraine Motel on the day of King's assassination?
The reasons for transferring black firemen from a fire station overlooking the Lorraine Motel on the day of Martin Luther King's assassination are unclear.
What were the odd occurrences near the murder site of Martin Luther King, including the change of his room overlooking the motel swimming pool?
The odd occurrences near the murder site of Martin Luther King, such as the change of his room overlooking the motel swimming pool, are not explained.
Who organized a two hundred mile march from Memphis to Jackson, Mississippi in 1966 to encourage black voter registration?
James Meredith organized a two hundred mile march from Memphis to Jackson, Mississippi in 1966 to encourage black voter registration.
Why did Martin Luther King fly to Memphis to visit James Meredith in the hospital?
Martin Luther King flew to Memphis to visit James Meredith in the hospital after he was wounded during the march.
Why was an all-black security unit assigned to protect Martin Luther King during his visits to Memphis in 1966 later withdrawn?
The reason why an all-black security unit assigned to protect Martin Luther King during his visits to Memphis in 1966 was later withdrawn is not provided.
What doubts did Reverend James Lawson have about the official story of Martin Luther King's assassination?
Reverend James Lawson, a civil rights leader and friend of Martin Luther King, had doubts about the official story of King's assassination, but the specific doubts are not mentioned.
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