James Earl Ray Led to Cell in Handcuffs
(Original Caption) 7/19/1968-Memphis, TN- James Earl Ray, his head bowed, manacled and wearing what authorities describe as "safety equipment" is led to his cell by Shelby County Sheriff William Morris, upon the accused assassin's arrival here early today. Ray is alleged to have slain civil rights leader, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968.

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