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Selects: How Manhunts Work

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The Pursuit of Infamy: Manhunts and Notorious Figures

This chapter delves into the life of James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., detailing his background, escape, and capture. It also explores the dynamics of famous manhunts, including tactics used by law enforcement and comparisons to other fugitives like Whitey Bulger and John Wilkes Booth.

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