</s>ME 44-1987 By typewritten letter dated November 20, 11/20/67 1967, signed Eric S. GALT, the Superior Bulk Film Company S. Chicago, Illinois, for the camera which he did not receive to 1935 North Strano, Los Angeles, to the camera that he did in Los Angeles. that he would be at the Los Angeles address for 5 months. The FBI Laboratory concluded that the signature ERIC S.GALT appearing to the 1967, wayprepared by the writer of the signature in this name appearing on items submitted and attributed to Eric S . GALT. By letter dated NOVEMBER 30, 1967, mailed to GALT's Los Angeles addresses, Superior to Galt's Los Angels address, Los refund check #32325 in the amount of $142.89 had remained to GALT'S Mexican not, as of March 1968, 1986, received received by the company. 11/27 - 12/14/67 On this date Dr. MARK O. FREEMAN, Clinical Psychologist, 227 South Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, received a said Beverley Hills, CA, to learn shyness, gain he wanted to overcome his shyness. gain social confidence and learn self- sleep, and learn to remember things better. An appointment was made for him that same Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills. California. He has name as JAMES E. telephone #469-8096, He furnished his date of birth as March 10, 1928. RAY had appointment- November 30, December 14, 1967. December 11, and December 16, 2017, cancelled an appointment for December 18, from his brother that the brother had found a job for him as a merchant seaman at New Orleans, Louisiana. 16 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document details FBI investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on James Earl Ray as the primary suspect. Key forensic evidence includes a Remington Model 700 rifle (serial number 251314) recovered from the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, where King was shot on April 4, 1968. Ray’s fingerprints were matched to latent prints found on items at the scene and linked to his prison records. The FBI analyzed handwriting on letters attributed to Ray, though connections remain unconfirmed. Ray’s incarceration history, including time at Missouri State Penitentiary (1961–1964), is detailed, with inmates describing him as a racist who expressed intent to kill King if released. Financial transactions under the alias "Eric S. Galt" and addresses in Los Angeles, Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta are noted. The document also references Ray’s alleged smuggling activities, drug use, and interest in Mexican culture, including potential connections to Mexico for hiding or planning. While Ray was convicted of the assassination in 1969, the text highlights unresolved questions about his involvement and possible conspiracies, with some details redacted (e.g., SSNs).  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central suspect; incarcerated at Missouri State Penitentiary, described as a racist who discussed killing MLK.  
- **Eric S. Galt**: Alias linked to Ray via financial transactions and addresses in Los Angeles, Birmingham, and Atlanta.  
- **Inmates**: Johnny Valenti, Wayne Cox, Thomas Beecher Crews, George Ben Edmondson, Donald Dean Rigger—described Ray’s escape plans, smuggling activities, and interest in Mexican culture.  
- **Family Members**: William R. Maher (father), Ruby Carpenter (mother), Carol Pepper (sister), Mellba Marie Ryan (sister), Susan Donian (sister)—no direct ties to the assassination confirmed.  

Key Locations:  
- **Lorraine Motel, Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination; rifle and personal items found at the scene.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Ray’s incarceration from 1961–1964; inmates detailed his activities.  
- **Mexico**: Mentioned as a potential hiding place or smuggling route, with references to Acapulco and Mexico City.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**; **Los Angeles, California**; **Atlanta, Georgia**: Addresses tied to Ray’s alias "Galt."  

Key Events:  
- **April 4, 1968**: MLK assassinated at the Lorraine Motel; rifle recovered from Room 306.  
- **Ray’s Escape Attempts**: Discussed with inmates like Walter Pife; plans to hide in Mexico or Canada.  
- **FBI Investigation**: Forensic analysis of fingerprints, handwriting, and financial records linking Ray to the assassination.  
- **Prison Activities**: Ray’s smuggling, drug dealing, and interactions with inmates about MLK’s bounty.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted forensic and investigative work on Ray and related suspects.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Institution where Ray was incarcerated; key to understanding his activities.  
- **Mexican Army**: Mentioned in inmate discussions as a potential means for identity concealment.

MLK Declassified Files

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