In what country was James Earl Ray captured?
Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
France
Answer
James Earl Ray was apprehended in the United Kingdom after a worldwide manhunt following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. He was captured at London's Heathrow Airport while attempting to board a flight to Brussels using a false Canadian passport. The arrest brought a temporary closure to the pursuit of justice for the tragic event that shocked the nation and sparked the civil rights movement.
Unveiling History: The James Earl Ray Conundrum
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