In Episode 29 of the 5 Minute Murder podcast, we examine the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a moment that shook the world and marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. On 4 April 1968, King was fatally shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. His death sparked grief, outrage, and widespread unrest across the United States. Officially, James Earl Ray was convicted of the crime, but questions and conspiracy theories about the assassination have persisted for decades. Join us as we explore the events leading up to King's murder, the investigation, and the lasting impact of his legacy.

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