</s>ME 44-1987 12/28/67 By letter dated December 28, 1967, ERIC 5. CALZY, 1858 North Serrano, 100 Angeles, California, 1859 North Serraneo, JOHN ACORD, Chairman, American - Southern Africa Council, 800 Fourth Street, S.W ., Washington, D. C ., that he was considering immigrating to that he has considered immigratory to questions and GALT indicated that: (1): The U.S. government will not issue a passport for travel to Rhodesia. (2): Would they be any way to enter Rhodesia legally (from the Rhodesia). government point of view) "I would appreciate the information you could give me on the above subject or any other information on Rhodesia." Mr. ACORD replied to GALT's letter with a form letter enclosing literature on Rhodesiania. TRIC FBI laboratory determined that the TRIC FBI laboratory appears appearing that the typewriter letter dated December 28, 1987, was prepared by the writer of signatures in was prepared by other items submitted this name appearing on other GALT. 1/8/68 ERIC S. GALT purchased a Bank of America Money Order #7099 1858, Bank of American, Hollywood Western Branch, Bank Of America, Hollywood, California. This money made payable to California. The money made was in the Locksmithing Institute. The FBI Laboratory concluded that the signature ERIC S ., GALT appearing to this money order was prepared by a writer of the signatures in this name appearing to specimens previously submitted. 20 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The text contains statements from multiple inmates and individuals who had contact with James Earl Ray during his incarceration at Missouri State Penitentiary. These accounts describe Ray's behavior, relationships, escape attempts, and some references to potential involvement in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inmates note Ray's interest in escaping, his association with other prisoners involved in illicit activities (e.g., drug trafficking, theft), and his alleged dislike for Black individuals. Some mention Ray discussing a "bounty" on Dr. King's life, though no direct evidence is provided. The text also includes fragmented details about Ray's movements post-release, including potential connections to Mexico and Canada, as well as his interactions with smugglers and prison staff.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (subject of investigation)  
- Paul Alvin Lail (inmate who knew Ray)  
- Lewey "Whitey" Dowda (prison associate of Ray)  
- Jimmy Carpenter (inmate indebted to Ray)  
- Frank Joseph Guinan (inmate with limited knowledge of Ray)  
- Sterling Junior Jimmy Carpentery (prison worker who interacted with Ray)  
- Floyd Evans Hill (California State Prison inmate with no direct contact with Ray)  
- John Edward Johnson (inmate with no close association to Ray)  
- Billy Edward Miles (inmate who described Ray's escape attempts and prison activities)  
- Walter & Nolan (prison staff with hostile interactions with Ray)  
- Howard Nunn (inmate who described Ray as a petty thief)  
- Donald Dean Rigger (prison worker who discussed Ray's potential Mexican Army connections)  
- James Edward "Ted" Richardson (inmate who characterized Ray as a small-time criminal)  
- George William Russell (salesman with no direct contact with Ray)  
- Orland Eugene Rose (inmate who met Ray in Kansas City, Missouri)  
- Harold Dean Klem (prison inmate who knew Ray through associates)  
- Frank Mayberry (inmate with no recollection of Ray pre-assassination)  
- Harry Sero (inmate who discussed speculative conversations about King's assassination)  
- Ivan Dale Underwood (former prisoner with connections to Ralph Renro and heating businesses)  
- James D. Wallace (inmate who saw Ray and Jimmy Owens at a bank)  
- Neal Edgar Abby (prison cook who worked with Ray)  
- Joseph Elmer Austin (robber who met Ray in 1959)  
- Lewis Haymond Dowda (inmate who described Ray's prison activities)  

Key Locations:  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (primary location of Ray's incarceration)  
- California State Prison (where Floyd Evans Hill was incarcerated)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (location where Orland Eugene Rose met Ray)  
- Mexico (mentioned in context of Ray's escape plans and potential connections)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (site of speculative conversations about King's assassination)  

Key Events:  
- Ray's multiple attempts to escape prison, including planning to use Mexican Army identity.  
- Inmates' accounts of Ray's alleged dislike for Black individuals and involvement in petty theft/drug trafficking.  
- Speculative discussions among inmates about a "bounty" on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.  
- Ray's interactions with smugglers and prison staff, including his interest in mechanical tinkering and special dietary needs.  
- Post-release movements of Ray, including potential connections to Canada and Mexico.  

Key Organizations:  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (institution where Ray was incarcerated)  
- Black Muslims (group that petitioned for religious services during Ray's incarceration)  
- Federal Detainer (legal status affecting some inmates' release dates)

MLK Declassified Files

157-tp-3231_629182_176-01-part_4_of_9.pdf

Document Summary

Try AI Search