</s>44-493-1-N1 JAMES EARL RAY FBI No. 405,942 G CIVIL RIGHTS - CONSPIRACY INTERSTATE FLIGHT - ROBBERY F.P.C .: 16 M 9 U 000 12 M 4 W 101 Photographs on left taken 1960, other taken 1968 DESCRIPTION AGE: 40, born Alton, Illinois HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 163 to 174 pounds EYES: blue COMPLEXION: medium BUILD: medium RACE: white HAIR: brown, medium cut short NATIONALITY: American OCCUPATION: bakers, small cutter, laborator SCARS AND MARKS: small scat on center of foreshore and small scar on palm of right hand REMARKS: not noticeably right hand ear; reportedly is a lone wolf; allegedly attended dance instruction school; has reportedly completed course in bartending 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: This document contains a subject file entry for James Earl Ray, an individual under FBI investigation. It includes biographical details such as age (40), birthplace (Alton, Illinois), physical description (height 5'10", weight 163-174 pounds, blue eyes, medium complexion, brown hair cut short), and notable features (small scar on forehead, small scar on right palm). The file notes Ray's reported lack of noticeable right-handedness, his status as a "lone wolf," attendance at a dance instruction school, and completion of a bartending course. The entry also references release under Executive Order 14176. The document lists charges related to civil rights conspiracy, interstate flight, and robbery.  

Key People: James Earl Ray  
Key Locations: Alton, Illinois  
Key Events: FBI investigation, alleged criminal activities (civil rights conspiracy, interstate flight, robbery), release under Executive Order 14176  
Key Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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