At age 22, as a member of the Nation of Islam loyal to its supreme leader Elijah Muhammad, Talmadge Hayer was the only one of a group of five men who in 1965 assassinated militant activist and rival leader Malcolm X.
As he gave a speech, Malcolm X was first shot with a shotgun, then with pistols. He died before reaching a hospital.
Hayer used a .45 pistol in the crime, was wounded in one leg, and was quickly arrested. He was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. By now, he has been released.
Hayer has also used the name Thomas Hagen.
Shown below is Harris' victim, Malcolm X, in happier times.
No comments:
Post a Comment