</s>245 (REV. 4:19-60) H. S. Department of Justice (MATERIAL MUST NO. 1) BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE) FEDERAL BUREAU FOURTY REPUBLICATION - DO NOT REMOVE DISTORICAL PURSUITANT 5 YEAR ROLE - SPIRITUAL. 5 SEP. 10-18-19.00. ATLANTI/WEWED INVESTIGATION ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED Bureau File Number FOR HISTORICAL Sedalia. Volume Number: FOR HISTORYICAL DECLASSIFICATION ALL INFORMATION CONTAINER ALL INFORMATION COA HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED SATEL/12/12-12/20/20 See also No. 0 DY-WALLS 18-37972 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI and law enforcement records detailing investigations into James Earl Ray’s criminal activities, including his escape from Missouri State Penitentiary on April 23, 1967, and subsequent interactions with agencies such as the Atlanta Police Department. Records include fingerprint data for Walter Albert (linked to Ray) and James Earl Ray, a rental agreement dated April 14, 1968, involving James E. Bodkin, and administrative notes about declassification under Executive Order 14176. FBI File No. 44-2386-Sub-F-3 is referenced, with mentions of interactions between the FBI and Atlanta Police Department. A wanted poster for Ray (alias "Walter Albert Villard") lists his prior convictions, including robbery and operating a motor vehicle. Additional records include FD-340 and FD-395 forms, custody logs for individuals such as Stanley W., credit card transaction data tied to locations in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Mississippi, Nevada, and California, and vehicle service invoices. A photograph of James Earl Ray is noted as taken in fall 1967.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (linked to MLK assassination, alias "Walter Albert Villard")  
- Walter Albert (fingerprint records, connected to Ray)  
- John Ray (brother of James Earl Ray, criminal record)  
- Mary Maher (grandmother of James Earl Ray, listed as contact)  
- Stanley W. (custody records referenced)  
- Dr. Irv (mentioned in context of Walter Albert’s records)  
- Holcombe, John M. Papei (FBI Special Agent)  

Key Locations  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (Ray’s escape and criminal history)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (police department, fingerprint records)  
- St. Louis, Missouri (criminal activity references)  
- Tampa, Florida; Stockton, El Paso, Fort Stockton, Texas; Santa Rosa, Milan, Meridian, New Mexico; Las Vegas, Nevada; Barstow, California (credit card transaction locations)  
- New York City, New Jersey (rental agreement and contributor addresses)  

Key Events  
- Escape of James Earl Ray from Missouri State Penitentiary on April 23, 1967  
- Fingerprinting records for Walter Albert and James Earl Ray (April 1967–1968)  
- Rental agreement with James E. Bodkin dated April 14, 1968  
- FBI interrogation logs, custody of Stanley W., and credit card transaction tracking (March 18–May 6, 1968)  
- Photograph of James Earl Ray taken in fall 1967  
- Release of materials under Executive Order 14176  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Atlanta Police Department (APD)  
- Missouri State Penitentiary  
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC)  
- Insurance companies (policy details referenced in documents)  
- Gas stations and repair shops (invoice data linked to transactions)

MLK Declassified Files

44-at-2386_hs1-852715321_166-01-part_1_of_5.pdf

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