</s>JAMES EARL RAY 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The text contains multiple entries related to James Earl Ray’s FBI file, including descriptions of his physical appearance, photographic records, and administrative details from 1960–1968. It references photographs taken in 1960 and 1968, noting his height (5'10"), weight (163–174 pounds), blue eyes, brown hair (possibly cut short), medium complexion, and a small scar on the right hand or forehead. The documents mention his occupations as a baker, laborer, and color cutter, along with notes about his alleged attendance at dance instruction school and bartending courses. Some entries reference locations such as Alton, Illinois; California; Mexico; and Kansas City, Missouri. Administrative details include file numbers (e.g., 44-669-1A(2), BA-44-669-14(C)), dates received (e.g., April 1968, May 1968), and contributor information. The text also includes references to the FBI’s Civil Rights Division, interstate flight, and robbery investigations.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (subject of file)  
- Special Agents (involved in record-keeping)  
- Contributors (e.g., Johans J. Treaner, B. M.A. Mendis, Quentor)  

Key Locations:  
- Alton, Illinois  
- California  
- Mexico  
- Kansas City, Missouri  
- Baltimore, Maryland (FBI office)  

Key Events:  
- Photographic records of James Earl Ray taken in 1960 and 1968  
- FBI file tracking and administrative updates from April–May 1968  
- Notes on Ray’s physical description, occupations, and alleged activities  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- Missouri Department of Corrections

MLK Declassified Files

44-ba-669_729218_2-01-part_3_of_8.pdf

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