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He also interviewed at least two convicted murderers from prison, Charles Manson and James Earl Ray. In 1982, Snyder's show was canceled after an attempt to reformat it into a talk-variety show called "Tomorrow Coast to Coast." The time slot was taken over by a young comedian named David Letterman. (International Herald Tribune)
Who's got style? You be the judge Jul 10, 2007
He developed a reputation for creative alternative sentencing, and gained notice after he was assigned to reopen the case of the late James Earl Ray, assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. The show is in its 10th season. Style: Blunt. (USA Today -- Life)
New life for 'bloodiest 47 acres' Jul 2, 2007
James Earl Ray escaped from MSP in April 1967, by hiding under a tray in a bread box that was loaded onto a delivery truck. A year later, Ray killed Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tenn. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Today in History Jun 10, 2007
Secondary Navigation. By The Associated Press Sun Jun 10, 12:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
Hoffmann making sure civil rights era not forgotten Jun 2, 2007
Seeing what remains of Bryant's Grocery Store, where a black teenager whistled at a white woman and later was murdered; the site of the Freedom School in Indianola that was burned down; and the room where James Earl Ray fired the shot heard around the civil rights world, are unforgettable. To many of these young people, it is a life-changing experience. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Exhibit showcases prison's connection to Jefferson City May 23, 2007
Notable inmates including the Young brothers, retty Boy Floyd, ed Emma Goldman, Kate Richards O'Hare, onny Liston and James Earl Ray have a prominent display in the middle of the room. hat's my favorite, there were a lot of famous people here, said Danny Reimund, who is studying history at Lincoln University. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
I think it's time to address some issues May 4, 2007
Commentary and opinion. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Today in History April 23 Apr 23, 2007
In 1998, James Earl Ray, whod confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 and then insisted hed been framed, died at a Nashville, Tenn. hospital at age 70. (MSNBC -- Race)
The hidden victim of the Imus scandal Apr 18, 2007
They even went as far as to refer to Martin Luther King Day as James Earl Ray Day (his assassinator). Page 1 of 2. (The Observer, IN)
Community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Apr 6, 2007
Within two months James Earl Ray was arrested for the crime. He confessed, but later recanted. (WREG.com, TN)
more » Mar 31, 2007
April 4, 1968: On this day Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and clergyman, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, by James Earl Ray. King was in Memphis to support the striking sanitation workers of that city. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Luther King killer innocent claim Mar 24, 2007
Tom Clark, of Deal, watched over James Earl Ray while he awaited extradition at Wandsworth prison in 1968 ... James Earl Ray was arrested by Scotland Yard officers at Heathrow Airport as he tried to board a flight to Brussels with a false passport, about two months after the civil rights leader's death on 4 April 1968 ... Tom Clark says he believes James Earl Ray was innocent. (BBC News -- Americas)
Should Tara Blvd. be renamed? Mar 20, 2007
In all seriousness- rename the street to James Earl Ray Blvd.. By Tara. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The FBI's Worst Of The Worst Mar 19, 2007
Among them are Andrew Phillip Cunanan, who killed designer Gianni Versace; serial killers Ted Bundy and Rafael Resendez-Ramirez, the man who came to be known as the Railway Killer; anti-abortion bomber Eric Robert Rudolph; James Earl Ray, on the list twice first for killing Martin Luther King, Jr., and later for escaping from prison. Dary Matera is a crime writer and author of "FBI's Ten Most Wanted." He says Americans have always been fascinated with crime. (CBS News)
Coretta Scott King Leaves A Legacy Of Human Rights Mar 16, 2007
In 1997, she spoke out in favor of a push to grant a trial for James Earl Ray, who pleaded guilty to killing her husband and then recanted. "Even if no new light is shed on the facts concerning my husband's assassination, at least we and the nation can have the satisfaction of knowing that justice has run its course in this tragedy," she told a judge. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Use this timeline to learn about some of the key events in civil rights history Feb 1, 2007
James Earl Ray pleaded guilty of the crime in March 1969 and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. (CNN -- Education)
TV's 'Judge Joe Brown' settles family dispute for Lodi woman Jan 31, 2007
Presided over the final appeal of James Earl Ray, convicted assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1997. "Judge Joe Brown" syndicated show premiered by Paramount in 1998. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Speaker urges new tactic in war on racism Jan 17, 2007
The King celebration marked the birthday of the revered civil rights leader, who died April 3, 1968, at the hands of an assassin, James Earl Ray, who was born in Alton. sanfordjschmidt@hotmail. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
Community honors King with events Jan 17, 2007
His confessed killer, James Earl Ray, was arrested two months later. Presented by MSU's African American Student Services and Ethnic Programs and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the event featured welcoming comments from the university and City of Murray from Councilman Danny Hudspeth, as well as singing and a liturgical dance. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Locals reminded that civil rights leader spoke to all Jan 17, 2007 Full Story from The Stanford Daily Jan 17, 2007 Museum visitors recall civil rights struggle on King holiday Jan 17, 2007 Governor honorsKing, says more must be done Jan 16, 2007 King Day Message: Long Way to Go Jan 16, 2007 ‹ More MLK Day coverage Jan 16, 2007 ‹ National holiday salutes efforts of slain civil-rights leader Jan 16, 2007 Ceremony honoring King challenges todays generation Jan 16, 2007 King ceremony offers challenges Jan 16, 2007 Civil Rights History Jan 16, 2007 America honors King's dream Jan 16, 2007 She sobbed quietly Jan 15, 2007 Lendman: Holiday Hypocrisy Jan 15, 2007 More of this story Jan 15, 2007 Ex-guard admits he harassed Essex sheriff Jan 13, 2007 America pauses to honor Dr. King's words, actions Jan 10, 2007
His confessed killer, James Earl Ray, was arrested two months later in London. Larones Nelson, coordinator of Missouri Mentoring Partnership at the Resource Center, said the celebration was a collaboration of the Center s Youth-in-Action and Missouri Mentoring Partnership programs, which are designed to do things for the community. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
A tribute to Dr. King Jan 17, 2007
by James Earl Ray, who was sentenced to 99 years in the Tennessee State Penitentiary after pleading guilty. Lenoir, NC. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
James Earl Ray assassinated King on a Memphis, Tenn. motel balcony on April 4, 1968. (U-Wire.com)
James Earl Ray, a prison escapee from Missouri, pleaded guilty to King s murder in 1969. He died in prison of liver disease in 1998. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
James Earl Ray was convicted for the April 4, 1968 assassination ... His confessed killer, James Earl Ray, was arrested two months later in London. (The Standard-Times, MA)
His confessed killer, James Earl Ray, was arrested two months later in London. Coretta Scott King died last year on Jan. 31 at age 78. (Fox News)
His confessed killer, James Earl Ray, was arrested two months later in London. AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari Click on photo to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
About two months later, James Earl Ray was arrested in London for Kings assassination. On March 9, 1969, before coming to trial, Ray entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. (Anchorage Daily News)
Yreka's Siskiyou Daily News - News. Tuesday, January 16, 2007. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Secondary Navigation. By ERRIN HAINES, Associated Press Writer Mon Jan 15, 11:55 AM ET. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the crime, but to this day questions still circulate of a conspiracy involving more people. April 11, 1968 President Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. (CBS News -- Evening News)
King was assassinated April 4, 1968 while standing on the balcony of a hotel in Memphis His confessed killer, James Earl Ray, was arrested two months later in London. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (USA Today)
Exploring the Legacy adds 12,800 square feet of exhibition space and connects the main campus of the museum to the Young and Morrow building and the Main Street Rooming House, where James Earl Ray allegedly fired the fatal shot resulting in the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Hyde Family Foundation donated both buildings to the museum. We toured the facility with people from all walks of life. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
James Earl Ray was accused of being the lone assassin, at first pleaded guilty in 1969 after being arrested earlier and held in jail for eight months ... We don't know for sure who, in fact, killed him if it wasn't James Earl Ray which seems very unlikely based on the best evidence now known. (Zmag.org)
Kauai Garden Island News. After four decades, MLK s words still ring true. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
As a solution to labor problems with the sheriff, Thompson wrote in one of his postings: "There was someone who can help, but James Earl Ray is dead!". Cousins, who has been sheriff since 1996, told investigators at the time that he felt threatened by the reference to King's killer. (Boston Globe)
His shooter was James Earl Ray, who was arrested in London, England on June 8, 1968 and returned to Memphis to stand trial for the assassination. King's wife, Coretta Scott King, passed away in 2006 and both are survived by four children. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
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