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Summary  
The documents detail FBI and St. Louis Police Department investigations into James Earl Ray’s movements and alleged associations following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Key figures include J.D. Daily, a restaurant owner in Portageville, Missouri, who was surveilled and interviewed as a potential associate of Ray. Ray’s criminal history, including robbery convictions and incarceration at the Missouri State Penitentiary, is noted. Surveillance tracked Ray’s possible whereabouts, with agents monitoring his alleged connections to Daily and Thomas B. Crews, linked to Ray’s escape. Interviews with Daily revealed he denied knowledge of Ray but acknowledged past interactions with Crews. The FBI sought information on Ray’s potential hiding places, including farms in Missouri, and noted Daily’s history of harboring fugitives. Additional records from April 1968 confirm no direct ties between Daily and Ray, citing property searches in New Madrid County, Missouri, and interviews with relatives and business associates. Fragmented accounts reference alleged criminal activities involving Ray and Daily, including counterfeiting, burglary, and violent incidents, as well as connections to Homer Townsley, a bar owner with ties to both men.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray** (assassin of MLK; convicted in 1969)  
- **J.D. Daily** (restaurant owner in Portageville, Missouri; investigated for potential association with Ray)  
- **Thomas B. Crews** (linked to Ray’s escape and interactions with Daily)  
- **Homer Townsley** (bar owner with alleged connections to Ray and Daily)  
- **Lucille Ryan** (Ray’s mother; possibly connected to Jack Allison and John, uncle of a Grapevine Tavern manager)  
- **Grace WISE** (individual who may have known Ray’s mother)  
- **Conway** (allegedly involved in violent incidents with Daily)  
- **Jerry Raynes** (father of an individual mentioned in the records)  

Key Locations  
- **Portageville, Missouri** (Daily’s residence and business location; surveilled by FBI)  
- **St. Louis, Missouri** (surveillance locations, police department offices, and interviews with Daily’s relatives)  
- **Jefferson City, Missouri** (Missouri State Penitentiary where Ray was incarcerated)  
- **New Madrid County, Missouri** (property searches conducted; no records linked to J.D. Daily)  
- **Poplar Bluff, Missouri** (mentioned as a possible residence for Ray’s family)  
- **Hickory Street, St. Louis** (address linked to confectionary store and Ray’s mother)  

Key Events  
- FBI surveillance of Daily’s residences and businesses in Portageville, Missouri.  
- Interviews with Daily by FBI agents and St. Louis Police Department, revealing no confirmed ties to Ray.  
- Investigation into Daily’s alleged role in harboring Ray post-assassination.  
- Examination of Daily’s criminal history, including ties to fugitives and violent incidents.  
- Coordination between FBI and local law enforcement to track Ray’s movements.  
- Alleged criminal activities involving Ray and Daily, including counterfeiting, burglary, and escape from the Missouri State Penitentiary.  
- Property searches in New Madrid County, Missouri, confirming no records for J.D. Daily.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance, interviews, and investigations into Ray and Daily’s connections.  
- **St. Louis Police Department** (Intelligence Unit): Collaborated with FBI on surveillance and interviews.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Linked to Ray’s alleged escape from incarceration.  
- **Missouri State Highway Patrol**: Provided information on Ray’s movements.  
- **Commercial Credit Rating Company**: Provided credit records for J.D. Daily.

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