</s>MD-HQ-709 Bulky 231-ONCY FBI-CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class/Case # Sub Vol Serial # 0190 709 Vol 231 ONLY 7/14/1855561 RRP/RX/XQ/XS4 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail RCMP and FBI investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on James Earl Ray’s alleged involvement, passport records, cross-agency communications, and interviews with suspects in Montreal. Key figures include Lucian Bloquin (Laiterie Perrette manager), Morris Quintal (Harvey Apartments janitor linked to Ray), Ramon George Sneyd (passport applicant tied to Ray’s travel), and Eric Galt (potentially associated with Ray). RCMP reports reference Ray’s alleged connections to Montreal, his 1968 passport applications, and interactions with suspects. FBI communications highlight the 1968–1969 investigation into Ray’s movements, legal proceedings, and potential accomplices in Canada. Some files remained under review for further U.S. agency directives. A separate RCMP file mentions inquiries into a "laundry mark" photo linked to Paul FONG and FONO at New York Restaurants in Fort Erie, Ontario, though no direct connection to MLK’s assassination is established. The documents also reference unrelated investigations, such as the JFK assassination, but these are noted separately.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Alleged assassin of MLK, linked to Montreal through passport applications and alleged connections with Eric Galt.  
- **Lucian Bloquin**: Former manager at Laiterie Perrette; his whereabouts remained unknown during investigations.  
- **Morris Quintal**: Janitor at Harvey Apartments in Montreal, interviewed by RCMP as a potential associate of Ray.  
- **Ramon George Sneyd**: Passport applicant linked to Ray’s travel records; submitted documents to Canadian authorities in 1968.  
- **Eric Galt**: Mentioned in RCMP reports as potentially associated with Ray’s activities in Montreal.  
- **Franklin and Mary DENNING**: Los Angeles residents associated with GALT, noted for their contact with him.  
- **Paul FONG** and **FONO**: Individuals linked to a "laundry mark" inquiry at New York Restaurants in Fort Erie, Ontario.  
- **R. DIVAL**: Manager associated with POLICZEDT (possibly a police department or investigative unit).  
- **KUBEL**: Individual whose photograph was sought for identification purposes.  

Key Locations  
- **Montreal, Quebec**: Central to investigations involving Ray, Quintal, Sneyd, and Galt; also linked to Laiterie Perrette and New York Restaurants in Fort Erie.  
- **Ottawa, Canada**: Headquarters for RCMP communications and passport-related inquiries.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination; referenced in FBI and RCMP discussions on legal proceedings.  
- **Windsor, Ontario**: Linked to business records and address checks related to GALT’s activities.  
- **Fort Erie, Ontario**: Location of New York Restaurants tied to "laundry mark" inquiries.  
- **St. Catherine Street (Montreal)**: Delivery address mentioned in RCMP records.  

Key Events  
- **1968–1969 Investigations**: RCMP and FBI collaborated on tracking Ray’s movements, passport records, and potential accomplices in Canada.  
- **Ray’s Guilty Plea**: Confirmed by RCMP reports as of 1969, though some files remained under review for further U.S. agency directives.  
- **Passport Applications**: Sneyd’s 1968 applications to the Canadian Passport Office were scrutinized for ties to Ray’s activities.  
- **Interviews with Suspects**: Quintal and others were questioned about their interactions with Ray, including alleged smuggling trips and apartment rentals in Montreal.  
- **FBI Assistance Request**: RCMP sought FBI help via a wanted flyer (No. 42) to identify suspects linked to GALT.  
- **"Laundry Mark" Inquiry**: RCMP investigated a photo linked to Paul FONG and FONO at New York Restaurants in Fort Erie, Ontario.  
- **Postal Records Checks**: Inquiries into postal records were conducted during strikes affecting communication.  

Key Organizations  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Conducted interviews, reviewed passport records, and coordinated with FBI on Ray’s case.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Requested information on Ray’s movements, legal proceedings, and potential accomplices in Canada.  
- **Canada Customs**: Involved in reviewing postal records during strikes.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Directed investigations via memoranda to the FBI and Civil Rights Division.  
- **CED-SOUS-DIVISION** (agency code referenced) and **POLICZEDT** (possibly a police department or investigative unit).  
- **Ottawa Commissioner’s Office**: Forwarded documents for information on JFK assassination-related inquiries.

MLK Declassified Files

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