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Summary:  
The text contains fragmented records related to multiple investigations and individuals, including reports of threats against Robert Hood Strader and his wife, Mrs. Strader, following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Mrs. Strader alleged her husband was followed by a tan Chevrolet in Detroit, Michigan, and that two individuals attempted to shoot him during a stop. The couple claimed Mr. Strader had information about the murder and feared for his safety. The FBI was contacted on April 29, 1968, with instructions for Mr. Strader to reach out if he wished to provide details. Other entries include license records for JAMES J. GOVERN, GEORGE WARD, and JAMES E. BODKER, as well as inquiries into WILLIAM A. MARSHALL and CECIL RAY. Some sections reference unrelated administrative data, such as Illinois driver’s licenses, credit reports, and school-related notes. A separate investigation involves CECIL RAY, with statements from family members like JUDITH RAY (his wife), LARRY RAY (a relative), and GILBERT RAY (his uncle). Law enforcement officials, including Sheriff LEONARD KELLY and Chief DALE SLATTER, provided information about the RAY family’s activities. The text also includes notes on tax records, voter registrations, employment details, and alleged criminal behavior, though much of the content is unclear or incomplete.  

Key People:  
- Robert Hood Strader (reported threats to his safety)  
- Mrs. Strader (wife of Robert Hood Strader)  
- James J. Govern (license records)  
- George Ward (license records)  
- James E. Bodker (license records)  
- William A. Marshall (investigated for non-existence in records)  
- Cecil Ray (subject of investigation; linked to a separate case involving a stepdaughter and potential employment history)  
- Judith Ray (wife of Cecil Ray)  
- Larry Ray (relative of Cecil Ray)  
- Gilbert Ray (uncle of Cecil Ray)  
- Richard Risley (half-brother of Cecil Ray)  
- Leonard Kelly (Sheriff, Fayette County)  
- Dale Slatter (Chief, unspecified jurisdiction)  

Key Locations:  
- Detroit, Michigan (reported car pursuit and shooting attempt)  
- Bloomington, Illinois (credit bureau and police records)  
- Lexington, Illinois (Robert Strader’s residence)  
- Rosemont, Illinois (license issuance details)  
- Murphy, Illinois (George Ward’s address)  
- Eldorado, Illinois (school-related notes)  
- Vandellin, Illinois  
- Vandalia, Illinois  
- Alton, Illinois  
- Joliet, Illinois  

Key Events:  
- April 4, 1968: Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.  
- April 29, 1968: FBI contact with Robert Strader regarding threats to his safety  
- May 17, 1965: Investigation into William A. Marshall’s existence in Bloomington, Illinois  
- License records for vehicles and drivers (e.g., 1966 Chevrolet Fleetside Panel Truck, 1956 Ford pickup)  
- Claims of car break-ins, surveillance, and attempted shootings linked to Strader’s knowledge of MLK’s assassination  
- Investigation into Cecil Ray’s whereabouts and associations  
- Statements from family members and law enforcement about Cecil Ray’s movements and behavior  
- References to tax records, voter registrations, and employment history  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (Motor Vehicle Bureau)  
- Madison County Court (Illinois)  
- Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (Illinois)  
- Local police departments (Bloomington, Illinois)  
- United States Postal Service (USPO, possibly an employee referenced)

MLK Declassified Files

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