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The documents detail FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities in 1968, including his alleged involvement in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Key elements include:  
- An anonymous caller claiming to be an escapee from Washington State Prison (Walla Walla) and alleging Ray received $1,600 from Gene Bass (a Dallas meatpacking company owner).  
- FBI efforts to verify Ray’s escape claims, which were later debunked by Seattle authorities (no escapes occurred in February 1967 or 1968).  
- Investigations into Gene Bass, who was not a meatpacking company owner but worked for Arnold Meat Company. Bass had no prison record and denied allegations of theft.  
- The FBI’s search for Ray through laundries, dry cleaners, and public records in Alton, Missouri, and other locations.  
- A book related to hypnosis (possibly linked to Ray’s activities) was mentioned, with efforts to confirm if Ray purchased it in London.  
- The FBI canceled public fugitive alerts for Ray after his apprehension, though the documents reflect ongoing verification processes.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., subject of FBI investigations.  
- **Gene Bass**: Alleged to have provided $1,600 to Ray; later identified as a delivery worker for Arnold Meat Company with no criminal record.  
- **Ralph N. Carpenter**: Psychiatric patient whose potential competency was debated in the context of King’s assassination investigation.  

Key Locations:  
- **Washington State Prison (Walla Walla)**: Site of alleged escapee claims.  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Gene Bass’s employment and alleged involvement with Ray.  
- **Alton, Missouri**: FBI search for Ray through laundries and dry cleaners.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Central to the King assassination investigation.  

Key Events:  
- FBI verification of Ray’s escape claims from Washington State Prison (found false).  
- Investigation into Gene Bass’s role in funding Ray’s activities.  
- FBI efforts to track Ray through public records and commercial establishments.  
- Cancellation of fugitive alerts for Ray after his apprehension.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations, coordinated with agencies like Seattle and Memphis, and managed public alerts.  
- **Washington State Penitentiary**: Addressed in escapee claims.  
- **Arnold Meat Company**: Employer of Gene Bass; linked to Ray’s alleged financial transactions.  

Notes:  
- Some 9-digit numbers (e.g., "44-111/11/1626") were redacted or unclear, possibly SSNs or case identifiers.  
- The FBI’s focus on verifying leads and debunking false claims (e.g., the “Fat Man” identity) reflects broader efforts to resolve the King assassination investigation.

MLK Declassified Files

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