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The documents detail U.S. intelligence interviews with Elisa Arellano Torres and Irma Morales A (Manuela Aguirre Medrano) in Mexico between April 17–22, 1968, regarding their interactions with James Earl Ray, a white male American suspected of involvement in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Elisa described meeting Ray at Posada Vallarta hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, in November 1967, where he stayed for several days, spent 600–800 pesos ($48–$32) on alcohol and drugs, and frequented the Lapa Lapa bar. He was described as an introvert with a thin build, brown hair, and a heavy upper body, and used a white Mustang with Alabama plates. Ray allegedly sought to purchase marijuana in Yelapa and visited Mismalaya/Punta Negra beach areas. Irma, a prostitute at Casa Susana, reported meeting Ray in October 1967, noting his financial constraints, dislike of noise and children, possession of a Polaroid camera, and potential interest in violence toward Black individuals. Both accounts include descriptions of Ray’s appearance, behavior, and movements in Puerto Vallarta. Separate records mention U.S. citizens exiting Mexico via border crossings in 1968, including locations such as Laredo, Ciudad Hidalgo, Tapachula, and Acapulco. A body was found on an Acapulco beach with no funds present. References to "DR. LUTHER KING DA" appear alongside fragmented details of an investigation involving a suspect described as a 3-year-old male, though the connection to MLK’s assassination remains unclear.  

Key People:  
- **Elisa Arellano Torres**: Former employee at Posada Vallarta; provided details on James Earl Ray’s activities in Puerto Vallarta.  
- **Irma Morales A (Manuela Aguirre Medrano)**: Prostitute at Casa Susana; described interactions with Ray, including his financial habits and potential violent tendencies.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Identified as Eric Starvo Gait; suspected of involvement in MLK’s assassination; described as a white male American with ties to drug transactions.  
- **Luis (bar tender)**: Facilitated Ray’s access to marijuana at Posada Vallarta.  
- **Miguel Angel Constantino Cruz** and **Héctor Lazaro Martinez**: Mexican officials mentioned in administrative records.  

Key Locations:  
- **Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco**: Central location for Ray’s interactions with Elisa and Irma; includes Posada Vallarta hotel, Lapa Lapa bar, Yelapa, Mismalaya/Punta Negra beach.  
- **Guadalajara, Jalisco**: Where Elisa worked at Altamex Company.  
- **Acapulco, Mexico**: Site of a body discovery on a beach with no funds present.  
- **Laredo, Tamps. (Texas)**: Border crossing location for U.S. citizens exiting Mexico in 1968.  
- **Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas** and **Tapachula, Chiapas**: Border crossings mentioned in migration records.  

Key Events:  
- **November 1967**: Elisa met Ray at Posada Vallarta; they stayed together for several days, with Ray spending money on alcohol and drugs.  
- **October–November 1967**: Irma reported interactions with Ray at Casa Susana, including his financial habits, dislike of noise, and potential violent tendencies.  
- **April 1968**: U.S. agents interviewed Elisa and Irma in Mexico to gather information on Ray’s movements and activities.  
- **Body discovery**: A body was found on an Acapulco beach with no funds present.  
- **Administrative records**: Forms such as FD-340 (fingerprint records) and FORMA C.G. (migration reports) were referenced in documentation processes.  

Key Organizations:  
- **U.S. Intelligence Agencies**: Conducted interviews and investigations into Ray’s activities in Mexico, referencing confidential sources and administrative forms.  
- **Secretaría de Gobernación** (Mexican Interior Ministry): Mentioned in context of documentation and verification processes.  
- **Departamento de Migración** (Migration Department): Involved in border crossing records for U.S. citizens.  
- **Oficina del Servicio**: Referenced in administrative procedures.  
- **FD-340** and **FORMA C.G.**: Forms used for fingerprint records and migration documentation.

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