</s>CE44-1365-1A30 JAMES EARL RAY FBI No. 405,942 G CIVIL RIGHTS - CONSPIRACY INTERSTATE FLIGHT - ROBBERY F.P.C .: 16 M 9 U 000 12 M 4 W 101 Photographs on left taken 1960, other taken 1968 DESCRIPTION AGE: 40. bom March 10. 1928. Allton, Illinois. WEIGHT: 5'0" EYES: blue WEIGHT : 16.3 to 174 pounds COMPLEXION: medium REMIUM: modul: RACEMPLEXION : white BUILD: medium NATIONALITY: American OCCUPATIONS: baker, small scarcher, laborer SCARS AND MARKS. small scarcer. In center of forehead and small scar an REMARKS: notically profoturing left arm, repeatedly a lone wolf: allegedly attended left arm instruction school; this reportedly completed course in bartending 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI file entries related to James Earl Ray, including physical descriptions, photographs, and administrative notes. Key details include Ray’s birthdate (March 10, 1928), place of birth (Allton, Illinois), height (5'0"), weight range (16.3–174 pounds), eye color (blue), and complexion (medium). His occupations are listed as baker, small scarcher, and laborer. Scars are noted on his forehead and left arm. The documents reference FBI file numbers (e.g., CE44-1365-1A30, FD-340) and include photographs taken in 1960 and 1968. Some entries mention laundry marks placed on clothing and bed linen for Ray using aliases like Eric S.A.VVO in Los Angeles (1967–1968). Administrative notes reference declassification under Executive Order 14176 (2025) and include form details such as FD-340 (Rev. 6-24-65, 6-24-68, 6-12-63), which appear to be related to investigative records or witness statements.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Central subject of the documents; described as a suspect in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., though not explicitly mentioned in these files.  
- Eric S.A.VVO: Alias used by Ray in Los Angeles, referenced in laundry mark records.  
- William Lincoln Brice, John M. Wrigg(A) Fost., Robert A. Moore: Names associated with witness statements or administrative notes.  

Key Locations  
- Allton, Illinois: Place of birth for James Earl Ray.  
- Los Angeles, California: Mentioned as a location where Ray used the alias Eric S.A.VVO.  
- Fort (location unspecified): Reference to FBI file disposition.  

Key Events  
- Photographs taken in 1960 and 1968: Documented physical appearance of James Earl Ray.  
- Laundry marks placed on clothing and bed linen: Associated with Ray’s use of the alias Eric S.A.VVO in Los Angeles (1967–1968).  
- FBI file management: Includes administrative notes, witness statements, and declassification references under Executive Order 14176.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central agency referenced in all documents; files include investigative records, witness interviews, and form submissions.

MLK Declassified Files

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