</s>ME 44-1987 TOR:cJ5 1 HAROLD DEAN KLEMP, an inmate at Folsom State Penitentiary, Folson, California, had met RAY through RAY's crime partner, JAMES "SHORTIE" OWENS. He and OWENS had been cell mates from October, 1961, and December, 1964, at the Missouri State Penitentiary" and it was at this time that he met. HE. He was described RAY as a quiet, close-mouthed, even-tempered individual who mixed his own business and a person people would not remember unless they had direct dealings with him. RAY'S mind was consumed with the idea of escape and he, KLEP, did not think in his son who mind that after escaping from prison he would be so stupid as to shoot a "big wig like KING." KLEMP had no idea he was to be RAY's current location or associate with him." anyone who was also he would he as stupid as so shoot a KLENP had no Idea he was in the Missouri. Missouri Men's Training Center Mayfield, Moberly, State Penentiary from 1962 1963 when he was paroled. He is unable to recall ever seeing or hearing anything about JAMES KARL. RAY until after the assassination of MARTIN LUTHER KING. He was unable to suggest the identity of any individual who might have been closely associated with RAY. and he had information concerning RAY'S whereabouts. HARRY SERO resides at 295 McNell, Memphis, Tennessee. and had number 090330. He became friendly with JAMES EARL Ray during the period of February-March-1964, while He had been accused of murder in Memphis, Tennessee. He also became acquired black with a mother-friendly state. who recently talked to newspaper reporters concerning his association with Ray. SERO can recall making the statement in the presence of RAY and CURTIS, as well as other inmates that while he, and RAY & CURTS, as wells as Tennessee, an unknown individual had specialized that he was as MARTin LUTHR KING ever attempted an economic boycott in the City of Memphis it would 66 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains an FBI memorandum dated June 12, 1968, addressed to SAC (Special Agent in Charge) Albany, referencing Jessie O.D. Waddles, a probationary racial informant in New Mexico. Waddles reported that information had come to his attention concerning the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., though he stated he possessed no knowledge of existing or pending situations related to this event. He also claimed that Negro communities in New Mexico were not actively supporting civil rights movements and would not support any March involving violence. The informant confirmed ongoing coverage by the FBI since his last contact, with a rating of "Very Good." Additional coded references include mentions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., racial matters, and case numbers such as 170-115 MURKIN and 44-415-15 MURKEN. The text also includes administrative directives regarding the cancellation of outstanding leads or requests for circularization due to the subject's apprehension, along with cost data for a case involving Memphis and Albuquerque, including man-hours, mileage, and peak agent involvement in June 1968.  

Key People  
- Jessie O.D. Waddles (probationary racial informant)  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (assassination referenced)  
- SACs (Special Agent in Charge): Albany, Memphis, Albuquerque  

Key Locations  
- New Mexico (Negro communities mentioned)  
- Memphis (FBI case involvement)  
- Albuquerque (FBI operations)  
- Albany (FBI SAC office)  

Key Events  
- Informant Waddles reported information on MLK Jr.'s assassination and civil rights movement activities in New Mexico.  
- FBI directive to cancel outstanding leads or requests for circularization due to the subject's apprehension.  
- Administrative cost data for a case involving Memphis and Albuquerque, including man-hours and peak agent involvement in June 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- SAC offices (Albany, Memphis, Albuquerque)

MLK Declassified Files

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