</s>GIBSON, Charles York Arms Co. I-120 Near cash register when Ray entered to 4/4/68 buy binoculars. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented records from multiple investigations related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on individuals associated with James Earl Ray, the accused. Entries detail Ray's movements, including stays in London (Hotels Portugal, Gloucester Rd., Serls Court, Victoria), his escape from Missouri State Prison, and travel to Montreal, Canada, where he applied for a passport. Ray is noted to have used a white Mustang car, which was linked to his activities. He allegedly met a man from skid row who provided him with a social security card, though this detail is not elaborated. The text includes accounts of Ray's interactions with informants, such as in Mexico where he requested tools for a locksmithing correspondence course and later traveled to California. References to Eric Galt and Paul Bridgeman appear, with connections to individuals like Davida Gregory, Debbie Gold, and others in Los Angeles. A white mustang is repeatedly mentioned as associated with Ray or Galt. The document also includes details about the recovery of a satchel containing a rifle at Canipe Amusement Co. on April 4, 1968, observed by Officer Gross.  

Key People:  
- **Ray** (James Earl Ray): Accused in MLK's assassination; described as using a white Mustang, staying in London hotels, and interacting with informants in Mexico.  
- **Galt/Eric Galt**: Linked to Los Angeles, associated with Davida Gregory and Debbie Gold; mentioned in contexts involving tools, social security cards, and possible connections to Ray.  
- **Paul Bridgeman**: Associated with individuals like J. Kline and Eric Galt; referenced through contacts such as Eileen Goldman and Jacqueline Goldstein.  
- **Dowda**: Mentioned as a former associate of Ray, described as hating Negroes, and involved in alleged drug activities.  
- **Goodin/Benjamin**: Civilian kitchen supervisor at Jefferson City prison who allegedly knew Ray's escape plans.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama** (B'ham): Mentioned in contexts involving Mike Gill, Dr. Fred Gloia (autopsy consultant), and other individuals.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Home to Davida Gregory, Debbie Gold, and others linked to Galt; referenced in residence records and social circles.  
- **Mexico**: Key location for Ray's travel post-prison escape, including interactions with Elisa, a cigarette seller, and financial transactions at Banco de Comericio de Guadalajara.  
- **London, UK**: Sites of Ray's stays (Hotels Portugal, Gloucester Rd., Serls Court, Victoria) and meetings with informants.  
- **Canipe Amusement Co.** (Memphis, TN): Site of the satchel recovery on April 4, 1968, observed by Officer Gross.  

Key Events:  
- **Ray's escape from Missouri State Prison**: Mentioned as occurring after his release in 1967; he traveled to Montreal, Canada, and later Mexico.  
- **Recovery of satchel at Canipe Amusement Co.** (April 4, 1968): Officers Gross and others observed a rifle and green cloth bundle, with Ray allegedly fleeing the scene in a white Mustang.  
- **Ray's interactions with informants**: Including meetings with a man from skid row who provided him with a social security card and alleged connections to Galt.  
- **Galt's activities in Los Angeles**: Linked to Davida Gregory and Debbie Gold, with references to tools, financial transactions, and possible ties to Ray.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI/Local Police Departments**: Involved in investigations, including the recovery of evidence at Canipe Amusement Co. and monitoring of Ray's movements.  
- **Banco de Comericio de Guadalajara** (Mexico): Mentioned as a financial institution with no records of transactions involving Galt.  
- **International Police Equipment Co.**: Owned by Herbert Greenberg, which supplied handcuffs to Ray via mail order.  
- **Tiffany Enterprises**: Supplier of equipment for Greenberg, referenced in the context of Ray's acquisitions.

MLK Declassified Files

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