</s>ME 44-1987 PG 44-578 WLC:1gh 5 The following investigation was conducted by SA EDWARD R. FLEMING, JR .: On April 24, 1968, records at the Martinsburg and Charles Town, W. Va ., Police departments were checked and no information on concerning any car with a Georgia license was found on the various logs and records maintained by these departments. The following Investigation was conductedby SA GEORGE A. PATERSON: The following police agencies were contacted regarding Georgia car recovery: April 25, 1968 West Virginia State Police and Sheriff's Office, Lewisburg, W . Va. The police departments of Lewisburg, Ronecverte and White Sulphur Springs, V. Va. West Virginia state Police and Sheriffs Office, Union, W .. Va. West Virginia STATE Police and Sherman's Office. Hinton, W · Va. April 26, 1968 West Virginia States Police, Sheriff's Office, and Police Department, Summersville, W· Va. West VirginiaState Police, Sheriffs' Office, and Police Department, Richmond, W - Va .- West Virginia State Police,Sheriff's Officer, and Police Deptartment, Marlinton, V . VA. All contacts negative. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document compiles historical FBI records and press releases from June 1968 detailing the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and the arrest of James Earl Ray in London, England. Key elements include Ray’s apprehension under the alias Ramon George Snyder, his possession of a loaded pistol, and his status as a fugitive added to the FBI’s "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list. Evidence linking Ray to MLK’s assassination includes a 30.06 rifle found near the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, fingerprint matches between Ray and Eric Starvo Galt (found at the crime scene), and vehicle records showing Ray owned a 1966 white Mustang with Alabama license plates. The FBI conducted an international search involving agencies like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and New Scotland Yard. Financial investigations checked Atlanta banks for safe deposit boxes linked to Ray, though no matches were found. The text also includes fragmented bank records and corrupted data, possibly due to formatting errors or incomplete documentation.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Accused of assassinating MLK; arrested in London under the name Ramon George Snyder.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Identified as a fingerprint match found at the scene of MLK’s assassination.  
- **FBI Agents/Personnel**: Involved in international tracking and evidence collection.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Cooperated with FBI in Ray’s apprehension.  
- **New Scotland Yard**: Assisted in the search for Ray.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination on April 4, 1968.  
- **London, England**: Location of Ray’s arrest on June 8, 1968.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Center of financial investigations and evidence collection.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: City where Ray purchased the rifle linked to MLK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles, New Orleans, Mexico**: Locations visited by Ray prior to his arrest.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- **June 8, 1968**: Arrest of James Earl Ray in London under the alias Ramon George Snyder.  
- **April 20, 1968**: Ray added to FBI’s "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list.  
- **April 4–May 11, 1968**: Discovery of a 30.06 rifle near the Lorraine Hotel and an abandoned Mustang in Atlanta.  
- **May 10–June 7, 1968**: FBI checks at Atlanta banks for safe deposit boxes linked to Ray.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Led the investigation into MLK’s assassination and Ray’s apprehension.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Provided international assistance in tracking Ray.  
- **New Scotland Yard**: Collaborated with FBI on cross-border efforts.  
- **Atlanta Banks**: Subjected to financial investigations for potential ties to Ray.  

Additional Content  
The document includes corrupted or fragmented text, possibly due to formatting errors, such as "PEOPLE'S BANK 2970 CENTRAL RONS. F.SOTON COB BK..." and numerical sequences like "14/9/16/18/19/18E." These may relate to ciphered data or incomplete records from the FBI’s investigation. The text also references a list of Atlanta banks, likely part of an effort to trace financial connections, though no results were found.

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