Ray returned from Canada and bought the Mustang after seeing a classified ad in Birmingham the month after the robbery . Police : James Earl Ray 's money came from a bank robbery in his hometown . Also , masks used in robbery found near burial plot of Ray 's father . Ray bought a mask and underwent plastic surgery before King 's death . Prosecutors believe he lived very cheaply on the street .
Police : James Earl Ray 's money came from a bank robbery in his hometown . Also , masks used in robbery found near burial plot of Ray 's father . Ray bought a mask and underwent plastic surgery before King 's death . Prosecutors believe he lived very cheaply on the street .