</s>PAGE THREE MM 44-1854 OF SUSPECT RAY AND DETERLINE IF OBSERVED AS PASSENGER. ATLANTA, AT EAL, HANDLE SIMILORLY FOR REMAINING - LISTED PERSONNEL BASED THERE. ARMED OND DANGEROUS. END RMF FBI CHICAGO 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI internal investigative reports from late 1968, detailing an ongoing investigation into a fugitive suspected of criminal activities. The subject, referred to as "Subject" in coded language, is linked to prison records, potential narcotics use during military service, and family surveillance. The FBI tracks his movements through phone calls, laundry/dry cleaning services, and private entities like bars and telephone companies. References to Mexico City, Campogeo Bay, and fishing boats suggest possible escape routes or hiding places. The fugitive is designated "ARMED AND DANGEROUS," with no stable address since escaping prison (likely from Minnesota State Penitentiary). Family members, including Carol Pepper (owner of Grapevine Tavern) and John Larry Ray (brother), are under surveillance for potential involvement in illicit activities. The investigation also mentions connections to the 1968 Memphis bombing via "GAWRON" and links to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination through James Earl Ray, though this is not explicitly confirmed in the text.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in MLK's assassination; referenced as a potential associate of "Subject."  
- **Carol Pepper**: Subject’s sister, owner of Grapevine Tavern; under surveillance for possible financial ties to fugitive.  
- **John Larry Ray**: Subject’s brother with a criminal record; monitored as operator of the tavern.  
- **Jerry Ray**: Subject’s brother, works at a country club; tracked for phone usage and movements.  
- **Joseph Austin** and **Jack Garon**: Potential associates mentioned but no direct criminal ties confirmed.  
- **Albert Pepper**: Carol Pepper’s husband; denies knowledge of Subject or financial transactions.  

Key Locations  
- **St. Louis**, **Memphis**, **Chicago**: Historical contexts tied to MLK’s assassination and related investigations.  
- **Mexico City**, **Campogeo Bay**: Potential escape routes or hiding places for the fugitive.  
- **Minnesota State Penitentiary (MSP)**: Subject’s alleged prison location prior to escape.  
- **Grapevine Tavern** (St. Louis): Carol Pepper’s bar under surveillance.  

Key Events  
- **Fugitive tracking**: FBI employs phone surveillance, laundry/dry cleaning checks, and private entity collaboration to locate "Subject."  
- **Family surveillance**: Monitoring of Carol Pepper’s business and John Larry Ray’s activities for potential criminal ties.  
- **Mexican connections**: Investigation into escape routes or hiding places in Mexico City and Campogeo Bay.  
- **Prison records**: Reference to Subject’s incarceration at MSP and subsequent escape.  
- **Criminal associations**: Mention of "GAWRON" linked to the 1968 Memphis bombing, possibly tied to broader investigations.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducts multi-agency surveillance, including phone record analysis and collaboration with telephone companies (e.g., Illinois Bell Telephone).  
- **Local police departments**: Involved in tracking the fugitive through physical checks and public awareness efforts.  
- **Private entities**: Dry cleaners, laundries, and bars (e.g., Grapevine Tavern) monitored for potential sightings or financial links.

MLK Declassified Files

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