</s>Vlahos, Helena LA SA Richards LeMaster XV-51 Worked at Seventh Vell June to Aug. 1967 and fired Jan. 1968. Worked at Arasian Nights, Fresno, Sept. to Dec. 1967. Does not know Ray. Does not recall being in Sultan Room at St. Francis. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail various witness statements, personnel records, and investigative notes related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Key entries include Mrs. Lucretia Ward’s account of arriving in Memphis with Dr. King on April 3–4, 1968, and her testimony about hearing a gunshot at the Lorraine Motel. Other records mention individuals associated with James Earl Ray (referred to as "Ray"), including Wade family members who were present in Memphis during the time of the assassination. Multiple witnesses described sightings of a white Mustang parked near Jim’s Grill on April 4, 1968, and some provided details about Ray’s financial activities, associates, and movements between 1966–1968. The documents also include administrative notes on declassification (E.O. 14176) and references to unrelated individuals or events not directly tied to the investigation.  

Key People:  
- Mrs. Lucretia Ward (Jasper) – Witness who accompanied Dr. King to Memphis and reported hearing a gunshot at the Lorraine Motel.  
- James Earl Ray (referred to as "Ray") – Central figure in the assassination, with associates mentioned including Willie Show, Glen Shurnick, and others.  
- Wade family members (Harold, James Dennis, Kenneth Lee) – Linked to Ray through prison records, financial dealings, or proximity to him during 1967–1968.  
- Mrs. Barbara Wager – Mentioned in a record with unclear relevance to the investigation.  
- Jimmy Lorraine Walker – Witness who described car sightings near Jim’s Grill on April 4, 1968.  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee – Site of Dr. King’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel (Room 306).  
- St. Louis, Missouri – Mentioned in connection to Ray’s activities with James L. Owens in Summer 1967.  
- Fresno, California – Workplace of Helena Vlahos and Maria Vihos.  
- Jim’s Grill (Memphis) – Location where multiple witnesses reported a white Mustang parked nearby on April 4, 1968.  

Key Events:  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s arrival in Memphis with associates on April 3–4, 1968, and the subsequent assassination at the Lorraine Motel.  
- Witness accounts of a white Mustang (VI-62) parked near Jim’s Grill on April 4, 1968.  
- Ray’s financial activities, including prison drug sales and associations with individuals like Willie Show and Glen Shurnick.  
- Investigations into Ray’s movements between 1966–1968, including his presence in St. Louis and Memphis.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Implied through references to personnel records, witness interviews, and investigative notes.  
- Amusement Co., Laundry Marks, and other unspecified entities – Mentioned in administrative or logistical contexts.  
- Rooming houses and motels (e.g., Avon Motel, Economy Rooms) – Sites of witness statements and Ray’s alleged activities.

MLK Declassified Files

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