</s>JAMES EARL RAY FBI No. 405,942 G CIVIL RIGHTS - CONSPIRACY INTERSTATE FLIGHT - ROBBERY F.P.C .: 16 M 9 U 000 12 M 4 W 101 Photographs on left taken 1960, other taken 1968 DESCRIPTION AGE: 40, born March 10, 1928. Alton, Illinois HEIGHT: 5'10" EYES: blue WEIGHT: 15'10". COMPLEXION: medium BUILD: mexican 16'3 to 174 pounds RACE: white HAIR: brown, possibly cut cut NATIONALITY: American OCCUPATIONS: baker, baker matcher, laborer SCARS AND MARKS: small scar on center of forehead and small scar an palm of right hand REMARKS: noticeably protruding left ear; reportedhead is a lone wolf; allegedly attended dance instruction school; has reportedly Completed course in bartending 1577-818-Sut-F-5 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains a profile of James Earl Ray, FBI number 405,942, with physical description and occupational information. It notes his age as 40 (born March 10, 1928), height of 5'0" or 5'10", weight between 163-174 pounds, blue eyes, medium complexion, brown hair (possibly cut short), and physical marks including a small scar on the center of his forehead and palm of his right hand. It mentions he is described as having a protruding left ear, though this detail varies in subsequent entries. Ray's occupations include baker, cutter, laborer, and alleged attendance at dance instruction school and completion of a bartending course. The document references photographs taken in 1960 and 1968. It also includes administrative notes about release under Executive Order 14176 and identifiers such as "F.P.C.: 16 M 9 U 000 12 M 4 W 101" and "157-818-Sulf-A-5."  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray  

Key Locations:  
- Alton, Illinois  
- Buckingham, Massachusetts  

Key Events:  
- Physical description and occupational records of James Earl Ray  
- Mention of photographs from 1960 and 1968  
- Administrative release under Executive Order 14176  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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