Richard Two Elk is a Native American combat veteran, journalist and civil rights activist.
Richard Two Elk was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and spent his life growing up in different parts of the United States.
"[1] At some point during the Wounded Knee incident, Richard Two Elk came into contact with civil rights activist Ray Robinson.
"[11] Richard Two Elk also claimed that Robinson was actually the aggressor in the incident that led to Ray being shot.
"[12] Two Elk also alleged that Dennis Banks, founder of the American Indian Movement, ordered members (including Richard) around the Easter holiday, to 'take care' of a White guy who was suspected of being an informant.
[13] Two Elk would later provide testimony in the federal trial involving the murder of activist Annie Mae Pictou-Aquash.
[1] Two Elk indicated he believed his adopted brother was involved in Anna Mae's murder, and that over the years, Looking Cloud was only "acting on orders.