This episode of History for Cocktail Parties explores the largest manhunt in FBI history — the international search for Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassin, James Earl Ray. Hosts James Ottley and Thornton Kennedy trace Ray’s flight from Memphis to Canada, his use of fake identities, and the pivotal clues that ultimately unraveled his escape. It’s a gripping mix of history and true crime, highlighting both the FBI’s relentless pursuit and Ray’s fatal mistakes.