</s>104-10453-10015 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM Rofus 70 78/1/5 + DD3+T RELEASE IN FULL 1998 JFK ACT 09-31-98 RELEASE

Summary: The document discusses James Earl Ray's alleged involvement in Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, focusing on his escape from prison, efforts to obtain a foreign passport, interactions with an individual referred to as "Paul," and financial transactions. It references Ray's movements between Canada, Detroit, and Birmingham, including meetings with Paul to transport contraband. The text also mentions the FBI's creation of an identikit composite of Ray in 1968, detailing his physical description, scars, and height/weight. It critiques U.S. authorities' claims that King's murder was unrelated to a conspiracy, suggesting doubts about Ray's ability to travel internationally after the assassination. The document includes administrative details about the composite photo's distribution and creation.  

Key People: James Earl Ray, Paul (code name), Richard Ober (FBI official)  
Key Locations: Memphis, Canada, Detroit, Birmingham, New Orleans, Montreal, Selma  
Key Events: Ray's escape from prison, passport acquisition attempts, meetings with Paul, transport of contraband, FBI composite photo creation, King's assassination investigation  
Key Organizations: CIA, FBI, U.S. Attorney General's office

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