âRay Wood was an undercover policeman during the heightened stages of the civil rights movement, he was sanctioned to enter the inner development of the organization headed by Malcom X. As Wood, rearing near to the days of his final breath, he wrote down his truth of his participation of the Assassination of Malcom X, he kept his involvement secret for over 56 years in fear of his life and the lives of his loved ones.
Wood unearthed striking evidence, confirming the involvement of a local branch of government and the FBI having a hand in the assassination of activist leader, Malcom X. This vital information resurrected the inquisition of his murder, causing the case to be re-open for full investigation.
Wood worked under the NYPD and according to his written statement, he also collaborated with the FBI. Their goal was to create a snag in the fabrics of the civil rights movement, resulting in the unraveling of events that would ultimately lead to social change across the nation.
According to the press release uncovered by activist lawyer, Ben Crump, Wood headed into his position with no training. He was given the mission to compromise civil rights organizations through encouraging leaders to make radical movement that would be seen as criminal acts.â
A letter that undercover officer Raymond Wood didnât want made public until after his death was read out loud Saturday.
In the letter, Wood alleges the FBI and NYPD conspired to cover up details of the assassination and undermine the civil rights movement.
Wood confessed in the letter that he played a part in the arrest of two members of Malcolmâs security team just before the shooting and that Thomas Johnson, who died in 2009, was wrongfully convicted for the murder.
Wood says in the letter he was afraid he would face major consequences if he came forward.
"I participated in actions that in hindsight were deplorable and detrimental to the advancement of my own Black people. My actions on behalf of the New York City Police Department were done under duress and fear,â Reggie Wood, a relative read aloud at a press conference on Raymondâs behalf.
"Any evidence that provides greater insight into the truth behind that terrible tragedy should be thoroughly investigated,â said Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X.
"Several months ago, the Manhattan District Attorney initiated a review of the investigation and prosecution that resulted in two convictions for the murder of Malcolm X. The NYPD has provided all available records relevant to that case to the District Attorney. The Department remains committed to assist with that review in any way,â the NYPD said in a statement.