| Wayne Roberts | |
| Fictional Character | |
| "He Woke in Darkness" Set in OTL | |
| Type of Appearance: | Direct |
| Nationality: | United States |
| Date of Birth: | 20th century |
| Affiliations: | United States Marine Corps; Black Knights of Voodoo |
In a recurring nightmare that plagued Cecil Price, Wayne Roberts was a member of the Black Knights of Voodoo. A former Marine who'd been dishonorably discharged, Roberts participated in the murders of Price, Muhammad Shabazz, and Tariq Abdul-Rashid, personally shooting the two Black Muslims dead, and then shooting and beating Price.
In the context of the dream, Price knew Roberts personally.
Literary Comment[]
Wayne Roberts is based on Alton Wayne Roberts (1938-1999), who murdered Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, and then helped shoot and beat James Chaney to death. Like Price, Roberts was convicted of violating the three men's civil rights.
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