Obviously, my strategy would follow the same theory that the prosecution of the case already presented. Initially, my first witnesses would be the friends and family that stated James Earl Ray was an outspoken racist who had talked about murdering Doctor King ("Ray pleads guilty to King assassination - Mar 10, 1969 - HISTORY.com", 2010). I would paint the picture of Ray’s demeanor and would show his hatred was the motive to assassinate Doctor King. Then, I would show the jury the fugitive planned ahead by the purchases he made prior to renting the room at Bessie Brewer’s rooming house, such as the purchase of the rifle, and the receipt for the binoculars. …show more content…
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