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Summary  
The documents detail FBI records from the 1960s-1970s related to James Earl Ray, a suspect in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Key elements include Ray’s inclusion on the FBI’s "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list under the alias Eric Starvo Galt, forensic analysis involving laundry tape and fingerprint evidence, and administrative tags indicating records management. The documents also reference racial tensions, white supremacist groups, and internal FBI case files with dates such as April 4, 1968 (assassination date) and April 20, 1968 (FBI release). Ray’s criminal history, including convictions for burglary, armed robbery, and forgery, is noted, along with his escape from prison in 1967. Physical descriptions of Ray are provided, emphasizing his appearance and behavior. Discrepancies in dates and alias variations are mentioned, though no specific errors are confirmed. The documents reflect the FBI’s surveillance of civil rights movements and forensic efforts to link Ray to the assassination.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in Dr. King’s assassination; added to FBI’s "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list under alias Eric Starvo Galt.  
- **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**: Civil rights leader assassinated on April 4, 1968.  
- **FBI Agents/Personnel**: Noted in administrative tags and case files (specific names not identified).  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of Dr. King’s assassination.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Ray’s incarceration from 1960–1967.  
- **Los Angeles**: Mentioned in Ray’s employment and training history.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Dr. King while he was in Memphis.  
- **April 20, 1968**: FBI confirmed James Earl Ray and Eric Starvo Galt were the same individual via fingerprint analysis.  
- **April 23, 1967**: Ray’s escape from prison.  
- **Forensic Analysis**: Laundry tape examination and latent fingerprint evidence linked Ray to the crime scene.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance, forensic analysis, and case management.  
- **U.S. Government Agencies**: Mentioned in context of monitoring civil rights movements and racial tensions.

MLK Declassified Files

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