</s>104-10406-10387 HSCA HSC4A-1/2 Select Committee on Assassinations (CIO) 8-8-8 E.S. House of Representatives (C) 8.8-9-8.8.9.9-9.8 JFK ACT H.S House of Representative WASHINGTON, D.C. - ANNEX-1 13-09-98 January 2, 1979 CIA HAS NO OBJECTION TO RELEASE CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELEASE ofMENT Scott Breckinridge Office of Legislative Council CIA Historical REVIEW Program RELEASE IN FULL 1998 Office of Legislature Agency Central Washington, D C. 20505 Central Washington. D. C. - 20505 RELEASE in FULL 1998 Dear Mr. Breckridge: Enclosed for your records is a copy of the Summary of Findings and Recommendations filed by a Committee with the Clerk and Recommendation's filed in January 1979. As the Chairman's letter (page 3) indicates, the edition of the Final Report, in a fashion suitable for public- cation and declaration continuation continues to I am hopeful that was will be filed to file it with the Clerk of the House before March 30, 1979. Sincerely, B.M.B.Baklars CIA HAAS NO OJECTION T. G. Robert Blakey. DECLASSIFICATION AND/OR TO RELEASE IS A CIA INFORMATION GRB:dm THIS DOCUMENT Enclosure

Summary  
The Select Committee on Assassinations (SCA) investigated the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., concluding that James Earl Ray fired the shot that killed him. The committee found Ray purchased the rifle used in the crime, transported it to Memphis, Tennessee, and failed to immediately secure the scene after the shooting. Ray’s alibi involving a person named "Raoul" was deemed unreliable. The SCA believed Ray acted knowingly and intentionally, though they acknowledged the possibility of a conspiracy due to insufficient evidence against other individuals. The Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) were found not involved in the assassination.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Suspected assassin of Dr. King; purchased and transported the rifle used in the shooting.  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil rights leader assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- Select Committee on Assassinations (SCA): U.S. House of Representatives committee tasked with reviewing assassination cases.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of Dr. King’s assassination; the location where Ray rented a room and dropped the rifle.  

Key Events  
- April 4, 1968: Dr. King was shot and killed while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.  
- Post-assassination investigation: The SCA concluded Ray acted alone but noted gaps in evidence that raised questions about potential conspiracies.  
- Alibi issues: Ray’s claim of an accomplice named "Raoul" was deemed untrustworthy by investigators.  

Key Organizations  
- U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Assassinations: Conducted the investigation into Dr. King’s assassination.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Found not involved in the assassination, though criticized for inadequate investigative actions.  
- Department of Justice: Concluded no federal involvement in the assassination but faced scrutiny over its handling of related legal matters.

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