</s>JAMES EARL RAY Photograph taken late January or early February 1968 in California 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains multiple entries related to James Earl Ray, including photographs taken in California during late January or early February 1968. These records are released under Executive Order 14176 and include FBI Form FD-340 (Rev. 6-24-68) and FD-249 (Rev. 12-17-62). One entry references a police department in Knoxville, Tennessee, dated December 17, 1968. Other entries detail fingerprint records for Lester Edward Packett, including his physical description, date of birth (Monroe County, Tennessee), and FBI file number 827 170 A 44-4933A-1/12. The documents also include administrative forms with instructions for fingerprinting procedures, return addresses, and handling of photographic evidence.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Subject of photographs taken in California (late January or early February 1968).  
- Lester Edward Packett: White male, 61"1", 168 lbs, born in Monroe County, Tennessee; tattoo on left inner forearm (nude woman); FBI file number 827 170 A 44-4933A-1/12.  
- William Curtis Leonard: Name associated with fingerprint records, though details are incomplete or redacted.  

Key Locations  
- California: Site of photographs taken in late January or early February 1968.  
- Knoxville, Tennessee: Police department reference date December 17, 1968.  
- Monroe County, Tennessee: Place of birth for Lester Edward Packett.  

Key Events  
- Photographs of James Earl Ray taken in California during late January or early February 1968.  
- Fingerprinting procedures for Lester Edward Packett and William Curtis Leonard, including submission to the FBI.  
- Administrative handling of photographic evidence and fingerprint records per FBI guidelines.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in fingerprinting, record-keeping, and document management.  
- Police Department, Knoxville, Tennessee: Reference to law enforcement activity on December 17, 1968.

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