</s>Brown, James W. Mo Pen SA Barrett Sauciier XVII- 19 In MSP from 3/60 to 2/64. Met Ray through Valenti, who was in an robbery. Valenti said to have robbed Oil Company, with Ray in Atlanta. Ray and Valenti good friends. Ray made killing King comment to Valenti. talk of JFK, bounty. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text contains fragmented records of prison inmate and guard testimonies related to James Earl Ray's associations, alleged plans for assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., and prison activities in Missouri and other locations. Mentions include Ray’s conversations about killing King, references to the KKK providing funds, discussions of a bounty on JFK’s head, escape attempts, and connections with individuals like Curtis, Dowda, Dickson, and others. Ray is described as a loner with drug use habits, racial animosity toward Black people, and involvement in prison smuggling and criminal activities. Testimonies note Ray’s alleged plans to travel abroad after the assassination, potential assistance from prison staff in escapes, and interactions with organized groups like Cooley’s organization.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central figure; discussed killing King, allegedly planned escape, had drug habits, and racial prejudices.  
- **Raymond Curtis**: Prisonmate who claimed to have shared plans for King’s assassination with Ray, mentioned KKK involvement, and described Ray’s intentions.  
- **Lewis Raymond Dowda**: Guard and inmate who detailed Ray’s hatred of Black people, drug use, escape attempts, and financial dealings.  
- **Carl Dickson**: Inmate who recalled Ray’s “hideout” in prison and alleged drug suppliers like Neal Abey.  
- **George Edmondson**: Inmate who mentioned Ray’s passport acquisition in Montreal under a false name and described procedures for obtaining Canadian passports.  
- **Frank Guinan**: Guard who noted Ray’s addiction to amphetamines and his interactions with other inmates.  
- **John Hurtt**: Inmate who sent money orders for Ray, possibly related to illicit activities.  
- **Robert Burns**: Identified as a prison protection organization leader.  

Key Locations  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP)**: Central location for Ray’s incarceration; multiple testimonies detail his interactions with inmates and guards.  
- **Jackson County Jail, Kansas**: Mentioned in relation to Curtis’s imprisonment with Ray.  
- **Vicksburg, Mississippi**: Associated with Ray’s alleged connections to individuals like Howard Nunn and plans to travel via riverboat.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Potential destination for Ray after the assassination, per Curtis’s accounts.  
- **Montreal, Canada**: Linked to Ray’s passport acquisition under a false name.  

Key Events  
- **Discussions of King’s assassination**: Multiple inmates (Curtis, Dowda, Ealey) reported Ray talking about killing King, with references to KKK funding and a $10,000 bounty.  
- **Prison escape attempts**: Ray allegedly attempted an escape in 1966; guards like Goodin and Dowda provided details on his hiding places and methods.  
- **Drug use and smuggling**: Ray’s addiction to amphetamines, involvement in prison drug trafficking, and connections to suppliers like Neal Abey.  
- **Cooley’s organization**: A prison protection group at MSP, with Ray allegedly affiliated; described as a dangerous entity run by trustees or ex-cons.  
- **Financial dealings**: Ray’s use of money orders for illicit purposes, including attempts to conceal funds.  

Key Organizations  
- **Cooley’s organization**: A prison protection and enforcement group at MSP, with Ray possibly involved.  
- **Prison protection organizations**: Mentioned as entities influencing inmate behavior and activities, with Robert Burns identified as a leader.  
- **Klan (KKK)**: Implied to have provided financial support for King’s assassination, per Curtis and other testimonies.

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