UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS REGARDING THE ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - JUNE 2000 Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Search form Search Main menu Search form Search AboutBudget & Performance History Privacy Program Our AgencyThe Attorney General Organizational Chart Alphabetical Listing Our Work NewsVideos Photos Blogs Podcasts ResourcesGuidance Documents Grants Forms Publications Information for Victims in Large Cases Justice Manual CareersLegal Careers Veteran Recruitment Disability Hiring Contact You are hereHome » Civil Rights Division Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Digg Reddit Pinterest Email Menu Civil Rights Division Civil Rights Division Home División de Derechos Civiles en español About the Division Report a Civil Rights Violation Press Room Cases and Matters Publications Employment Opportunities Civil Rights FOIA Contact Us UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS REGARDING THE ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - JUNE 2000 United States Department of Justice Investigation of Recent Allegations Regarding the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. June 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW I. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION A. Findings Regarding Jowers' Allegations B. Findings Regarding Wilson's Allegations C. Findings Regarding Raoul D. Findings Regarding The King v. Jowers Conspiracy Allegations E. Findings Of Earlier Official Investigations II. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS A. The Investigative Team B. The Investigation's Methodology C. Scope Of The Investigation And Report III. SUMMARY OF FACTS RELATED TO THE ASSASSINATION IV. JOWERS' ALLEGATIONS [On May 20, 2000, following the completion of this report, Loyd Jowers died. Reportedly, Jowers, age 73, who was suffering from lung cancer, died from a heart attack.] A. Introduction B. The Origin Of Jowers' Allegations C. Analysis Of Jowers' Statements Since 1993 D. Analysis Of The Evidence E. Jowers' Lack Of Cooperation F. Analysis Of The Development Of Jowers' Allegations G. Conclusions Regarding Jowers' Allegations V. WILSON'S ALLEGATIONS A. Introduction B. The Origin Of The Allegations C. Analysis Of Wilson's Contradictory Statements D. Analysis Of The Evidence E. Implausibilities In Wilson's Account F. Scientific Testing And Analysis Of The Documents G. Suspicious Circumstances Relating To The Torn Page From The 1963 Dallas telephone Directory H. Consideration Of Wilson's Belated Revelation Of An Additional Document I. James Earl Ray's Comments About The Wilson Documents J. Wilson's Conduct During Our Investigation K. Conclusions Regarding Wilson's Allegations VI. RAOUL AND HIS ALLEGED PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSASSINATION A. Introduction B. Suspects During The First 25 Years Following The Assassination C. The Most Recent Allegations Regarding Raoul D. Implications Of The New York Raul's Not Being Raoul E. Ray's Contradictory Statements About Raoul F. John Ray's Allegation Regarding Raoul G. Conclusions About Raoul's Alleged Participation In The Assassination VII. KING V. JOWERS CONSPIRACY ALLEGATIONS A. The King v. Jowers Trial B. Evidence Alleging The Involvement Of The Federal Government C. Evidence Alleging The Involvement Of Dr. King's Associates D. Conclusions Regarding The King v. Jowers Conspiracy Claims VIII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Updated December 17, 2020 Was this page helpful? Was this page helpful? Yes No Thank you for your input. Contact the Webmaster to submit comments. Leadership Kristen Clarke Assistant Attorney General Contact Civil Rights Division (202) 514-3847 Telephone Device for the Deaf (TTY) (202) 514-0716 Report a Violation Get a Job Contact Us LEARN ABOUT PROSECUTING AND PREVENTING HATE CRIMES LEARN ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HOUSING INITIATIVE LEARN ABOUT Voting and Election Resourceswww.vote.gov Footer Menu Justice First Columnen ESPAÑOL Contact DOJ Second ColumnArchive Accessibility Information Quality Privacy Policy Legal Policies & Disclaimers Social Media Third ColumnBudget & Performance Office of the Inspector General No FEAR Act For Employees FOIA USA.gov Vote.gov U.S. Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20530-0001 Stay Connected with Justice: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Email Updates