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In "Hellhound on His Trail," Hampton Sides chronicles the true story of James Earl Ray’s escape from Missouri State Penitentiary, his assumed identity as Eric Galt, and his eventual pursuit of civil‑rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The book follows Ray and King as they traverse the United States, culminating in the tragic shooting at the Lorraine Motel. Sides provides a detailed look at the FBI’s investigation, which spanned Canada, Portugal, and England, and the broader social impact of the event, including the national riots and King’s funeral.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Hampton Sides
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