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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigative efforts related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on an unidentified male passenger on a Greyhound bus traveling from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dallas, Texas, and subsequently to Los Angeles, California. The individual, described as white, approximately 35-45 years old, with a scar on his head, brown eyes, and specific clothing details, made loud statements during the journey claiming responsibility for King’s assassination and stating he was wanted in 48 states. FBI efforts included identifying the passenger through witness accounts, Greyhound bus records, cross-referencing with known suspects like James Earl Ray, verifying travel times, and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies in Dallas, El Paso, and Los Angeles. Separate documents also outline FBI tracking of long-distance calls made by James Earl Ray between December 15, 1967, and January 17, 1968, recorded by the San Antonio Field Division. These calls were traced to locations across Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Virginia, California, Florida, and Kansas City, with analysis of potential connections to recipients such as WES EARL RAY (possibly an alias) and JAMES EARL RAV (likely a miswriting). Administrative notes reference Executive Order 14176 and directives for law enforcement agencies regarding the status of Walter Terry Riffe, a subject of interest due to historical ties to Ray.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in King’s assassination; cross-referenced with bus passenger descriptions but noted as not matching physical profile.  
- **Mrs. Kirkpatrick (Norma Kimpatrik)**: Provided witness testimony about the unidentified individual on the Greyhound bus, including his appearance and behavior.  
- **Special Agents**: Including David J. Reid, Paul S. Pulled, and others involved in coordinating investigations.  
- **Paul Watson**: Individual in El Paso, Texas, associated with a call made by James Earl Ray on December 16, 1967.  
- **Walter Terry Riffe**: Subject of FBI interest due to potential historical connections to Ray.  

Key Locations  
- **Tulsa, Oklahoma** (origin of the Greyhound bus route).  
- **Dallas, Texas** (bus stop where the passenger allegedly left the bus).  
- **Los Angeles, California** (destination of the bus route; FBI efforts to identify the individual).  
- **El Paso, Texas** (FBI field office coordinating investigations and location of Paul Watson).  
- **San Antonio, Texas** (location of FBI records tracking James Earl Ray’s calls).  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**, **Cullman, Alabama**, **Huntsville, Alabama**, **Abilene, Texas**, **Killeen, Texas**, **Richland Springs, Texas**, and other locations referenced in call tracking.  

Key Events  
- **Bus Passenger Identification**: FBI sought to identify an unidentified male on a Greyhound bus who made incriminating statements about King’s assassination.  
- **Witness Testimony**: Mrs. Kirkpatrick described the passenger’s appearance, including his scar and clothing, and his loud claims of responsibility.  
- **FBI Coordination**: Efforts to track the bus driver, verify travel times, and cross-reference with known suspects like James Earl Ray.  
- **Greyhound Bus Records**: Investigation into bus numbers, departure times, and passenger manifests.  
- **Phone Call Tracking**: FBI analyzed long-distance calls made by James Earl Ray between December 1967 and January 1968, tracing them to multiple states.  
- **Administrative Directives**: References to Executive Order 14176 and updates on the status of Walter Terry Riffe and James Earl Ray.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency coordinating investigations across multiple locations, including San Antonio Field Division.  
- **Greyhound Bus Company**: Provided travel records and driver information for investigative purposes.  
- **Local Law Enforcement Agencies**: Including Dallas, El Paso, and Los Angeles police departments; also involved in tracking suspects and verifying details.

MLK Declassified Files

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