</s>FD-245 (REV. 412-60) H. S. Department of Justice 157-380 I/A Section MATERIAL MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILED FEDERAL BUREAU of INVESTIGATION 44-38861 Serials Bureau File Number DO NOT DESTROY See also Nos. I: TORICAL V.E NATIONAL ARCHIVES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents consist primarily of FBI records related to James Earl Ray, including forms (FD-340) detailing the receipt of photographs and clothing items associated with him. These materials reference his activities in Mexico during Fall 1967, including a photograph taken by a woman companion while he was there. The records also mention laundry marks on clothing items, possibly linked to Ray’s movements or possessions. References to "MO. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS 00416" suggest prison-related administrative data, though specific details are unclear. Multiple entries note the release of information under Executive Order 14176, indicating declassification.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in MLK Jr.'s assassination)  
- Woman companion (photographer in Mexico)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (contextual reference to MLK’s assassination)  
- Mexico (Ray’s activities in Fall 1967)  

Key Events:  
- Investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements and possessions (clothing, photographs)  
- Administrative handling of FBI records under Executive Order 14176  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Missouri Department of Corrections (administrative reference)

MLK Declassified Files

157-pd-380_628415_07-01-part_1_of_3.pdf

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