</s>Kline, Jackie Kansas City X1-60 Lived in apartment 5/22/68 to 6/2/68. Record of phone calls. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail investigative records related to individuals associated with James Earl Ray, a suspect in the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Entries include information on Jackie Kline (also known as Kaye Rosenberg), Paul Bridgeman, and other associates, focusing on their residences, employment, aliases, and legal histories. Key details involve Kline’s connections to Bridgeman, her probation for check fraud, and use of aliases. James Earl Ray is extensively documented with his criminal record, including robbery convictions, prison escapes, and associations with Walter Rife. Dental comparisons were conducted between Ray and a body found in Pennsylvania. The records also mention letters exchanged by Ray and others, as well as prison-related activities such as purchasing items at an inmate canteen.  

Key People  
- **Jackie Kline** (also known as Kaye Rosenberg): Lived in Kansas City, Missouri, from May to June 1968; employed by Mrs. Taverns; used alias Jacqueline Goldstein.  
- **Paul Bridgeman**: Linked to Jackie Kline and Sandra Laugen; left town after disputes with Kline.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central figure in the investigation; convicted of robbery, escaped prison in 1967, and had a history of criminal activity including forgery and check fraud.  
- **Walter Rife**: Associated with Ray; traveled with him to various locations, including Florida and California.  
- **Sandra Laugen**: Resided with Kline; details about her relationship with Bridgeman are noted.  
- **Mrs. Taverns**: Employed Kline until June 1968.  

Key Locations  
- **Kansas City, Missouri**: Primary residence of Jackie Kline, Sandra Laugen, and others.  
- **Pennsylvania**: Site where a body was found; dental comparisons with Ray were conducted.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Ray’s employment history includes positions at Dryden Rubber Co., International Shoe Co., and Borg-Erickson Corp.  
- **Illinois State Penitentiary (Pontiac)**: Ray incarcerated from July 1952 to March 1954 for robbery.  

Key Events  
- **Residence and Employment**: Jackie Kline lived in Kansas City, Missouri, with associates like Sandra Laugen and Paul Bridgeman; she was employed by Mrs. Taverns until June 1968.  
- **Criminal History of James Earl Ray**: Convicted of robbery (1959), escaped prison (April 1967), and had prior arrests for burglary, vagrancy, and driving without a permit.  
- **Dental Comparisons**: Dr. Wilton M. Krogman examined a body found in Pennsylvania, comparing dental records with Ray.  
- **Prison Activities**: Ray purchased a radio at an inmate canteen in 1967; prison records from Joliet and Pontiac detail his incarceration and activities.  
- **Letters and Legal Proceedings**: Ray corresponded with legal counsel regarding extradition and deportation; letters were exchanged between individuals involved in the investigation.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Implied through investigative records, including prison and criminal background checks on Ray.  
- **Local Law Enforcement Agencies**: Mentioned in records related to arrests, employment verification, and witness statements.  
- **Correctional Facilities**: Including Illinois State Penitentiary (Pontiac) and Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, where Ray was incarcerated.

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