</s>wanted him . make two trips across the Border for him between Windsor and Petrolote, apparently carrying the packages-of narcotics. The first trip was through the tunnel and the second trip was mario over the bridge and on the second trip BAY noticed that the Customs peopleo were very carefully searching every second or third car and so he decided that he should declare something, so he decided the purchaseso of a small, television get which he had bought in Toronto - or Montreal. And that Customs payment ship is available. DONALDSON . So that verifies that he came across the bridge at that. REETY . It verifies he came across the bridge At that. particular moment - at that particular day. Also, according to this deal. with his contact in Montreal he was to get rid of his shabby run-down red plymouth for which he had paid £200 and then he was to goan to Birmingham and the contact was going to meet him in Birminghamand buy his a suitable ear. DONALDISON. . This was a different contact, This was not RAOUL. . According to RAX, it was RAOUl. At Windor and RAOUI, who . HENRY provided the money for the car at Birmingham and RAOL. just that, he came on in to Chicago, got rid of His red car, came to Birmingham on to train, and under the deal made in Montreal at the Heptune Tavern RAY was to establish himself in Birmingham and accumulate some identificatio in Birmingham. So according to - RAY then purchased 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details James Earl Ray’s activities surrounding Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, including his movements between Windsor and Detroit involving narcotics trafficking, a car transaction in Montreal, and travel to Birmingham linked to the Poor People’s March. It references a conspiracy to assassinate MLK during an election year to incite racial unrest, with Ray allegedly receiving payments and travel documents as part of the plot. Investigations spanned U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, involving figures like Arthur Hayes and William Henry. Ray’s psychological profile is noted, including interactions with a hypnotist in California and his alleged desire for criminal recognition. The text also compares the assassination to other cases, such as JFK and Mississippi/Georgia incidents, and mentions legal proceedings, witness lists, and speculation about motives including financial gain or racial violence.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Central figure accused of MLK’s assassination; involved in narcotics trafficking, car deals, and conspiracy discussions.  
- Arthur Hayes (ph): Investigator or author compiling information on Ray’s activities and the conspiracy.  
- William Henry (ph): Author who purchased Ray’s story and discussed the conspiracy’s motives.  
- RAOUL: Contact in Montreal linked to Ray’s dealings.  
- DONALDSON: Investigator questioned about the conspiracy’s scale and motivations.  
- MAY, HIEKEY, HEXEY, LANG, DOHALDSOH, HEMEY, L.A.M.A (Judge), Attorney General of the United States, C.I. CARREIGN, D.A. of New Orleans, G.K. CARRISON, RANU, PACUL, JAMES HART RAY: Mentioned in fragmented contexts related to legal proceedings or suspect backgrounds.  
- F.B.I., Canadian Mounted Police: Law enforcement agencies involved in investigations.  

Key Locations  
- Windsor/Detroit: Border crossings for narcotics smuggling.  
- Montreal: Site of car transactions and passport acquisition.  
- Birmingham: Destination after discarding a red Plymouth, linked to the Poor People’s March.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Chosen location for MLK’s assassination due to the march.  
- New Orleans; How Orleans (likely misspelling of New Orleans): Legal proceedings locations.  
- Canada: Involved in tracking Ray’s movements and passport acquisition.  
- Mississippi; Georgia; Louisiana; California: Locations referenced in comparisons to other assassinations or suspect backgrounds.  

Key Events  
- Narcotics trafficking: Smuggling activities between Windsor and Detroit.  
- Car transactions: Sale of a shabby red Plymouth in Montreal for £200, followed by purchase of a new car in Birmingham.  
- Conspiracy to assassinate MLK: Aimed at inciting racial unrest during an election year, with Memphis as the target due to the Poor People’s March.  
- Customs declarations: Ray declared a television set after noticing heightened scrutiny.  
- Psychological analysis: Interactions with a hypnotist in California and alleged desire for criminal recognition.  
- Legal proceedings: Mention of witness lists, trials, and involvement of FBI and Canadian Mounted Police.  
- Comparisons to other assassinations: References to JFK, Mississippi/Georgia cases, and potential connections.  
- Speculation on motives: Racial violence, financial incentives, or recognition as a criminal.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.): Involved in U.S. investigations.  
- Canadian Mounted Police: Participated in tracking Ray’s movements across borders.  
- District Attorney’s office (New Orleans): Mentioned in legal proceedings.  
- Legal system: Includes Judge L.A.M.A. and the Attorney General of the United States.  
- Law enforcement agencies: U.S. jurisdictions involved in the conspiracy investigation.

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