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The documents detail FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities and connections related to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Key elements include: (1) Analysis of laundry tapes with code "20R-3" found in a 1966 Mustang linked to GALT in Atlanta, suggesting possible ties to prison-related operations. (2) FBI efforts to disseminate photographs of Ray, including a headshot showing a cleft chin, to aid identification and public awareness. (3) An interview with Thomas Britton, a prisoner at Mississippi State Penitentiary, who reported that Ray discussed plans involving the Business Men’s Association offering money for assassinating MLK. Ray stated his plan would not involve bank robbery but unspecified financial gain. (4) References to prison-based activities, including lottery operations managed by inmates like "BOSTON" and "DAGO," with Ray involved in wagering and credit systems. (5) Mention of Roderick Clarin Brown, a Panamanian national, who claimed Marvin P. Littrell approached him in 1963 about employment in Alabama, describing MLK as “our greatest problem.” Brown later suspected the job offer was tied to assassination plots.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Suspect linked to MLK’s assassination; discussed financial plans and prison activities with Thomas Britton.  
- Thomas Britton: Prisoner at Mississippi State Penitentiary who interacted with Ray, detailing his alleged involvement in planning against MLK.  
- Marvin P. Littrell: Alabama businessman allegedly approached Roderick Clarin Brown about employment, which Brown suspected was tied to assassination plots.  
- Roderick Clarin Brown: Panamanian national who provided deposition to Panamanian authorities about contact with Littrell and potential involvement in MLK’s assassination.  

Key Locations  
- Atlanta, Alabama: Linked to GALT (possibly a laundry or business entity) where the 1966 Mustang was registered.  
- Mississippi State Penitentiary (Jefferson County, Alabama): Site of Ray’s prison assignments and interactions with Britton.  
- Mobile, Alabama: Location of the Texaco S.S. Southampton, where Brown worked in 1962.  
- Panama City, Panama: Report submission location for Roderick Claflin Brown’s account.  

Key Events  
- FBI dissemination of photographs of James Earl Ray to aid identification and public awareness.  
- Thomas Britton’s interview detailing Ray’s alleged plan involving the Business Men’s Association for financial gain tied to MLK’s assassination.  
- Roderick Clarin Brown’s deposition about Marvin P. Littrell’s 1963 contact regarding employment in Alabama, suspected to be linked to assassination plots.  
- Roderick Claflin Brown’s report to the Homicide Section of the National Investigation Department in Panama City on 18 April 1968, describing interactions with Littrell and potential involvement in King’s assassination investigation.  

Key Organizations  
- Cooley’s Organization: Prison-based group operating at Mississippi State Penitentiary, with Ray allegedly a member.  
- Business Men’s Association: Mentioned as offering financial incentives for assassinating MLK, referenced in Ray’s alleged statements.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into Ray’s activities, prison operations, and connections to potential conspirators.  
- National Investigation Department (Homicide Section): Received Roderick Claflin Brown’s report regarding potential involvement in MLK’s assassination investigation.  
- U.S. Embassy in Panama: Mentioned in context of visa-related issues affecting Roderick Claflin Brown’s travel plans.

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