</s>SAC, Chicago April 16, 1968 Results of laboratory examination and dispo- sition of specimens subject of separate report. Page 2 LC #91075 - 41-42 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Jerry William Ray (JERRY RAY) and his family members, focusing on their personal backgrounds, employment histories, and alleged associations with individuals linked to criminal activities. JERRY RAY provided information about his brother James Ray, including their residences, prison visits, and potential connections to Jack GAWRON, Walter RIFE, and others. The FBI sought to locate James Ray, who was believed to have fled after a 1967 incident involving Eric S. Galt. Records from Chicago police departments and jails include JAMES RAY's arrest history, physical description, and employment details. The investigation also involved Susan Donian (JERRY RAY's sister), who provided family information and denied possessing photographs or contact with James Ray.  

Key People:  
- **Jerry William Ray** (JERRY RAY): Subject of FBI inquiries; provided details about his brother James Ray, associates like Jack GAWRON, Walter RIFE, and "Blackie" Austin.  
- **James Ray**: Brother of Jerry Ray; linked to alleged criminal activities, including a 1967 incident involving Eric S. Galt. His whereabouts were unknown at the time of the investigation.  
- **Carol Pepper**: Sister of Jerry Ray; mentioned as residing in St. Louis, Missouri.  
- **Susan Donian**: Sister of Jerry Ray; provided family details and denied contact with James Ray.  
- **Jack GAWRON**, **Walter RIFE**, **Blackie Austin**: Individuals associated with JAMES RAY, though no direct ties to MLK's assassination are mentioned.  

Key Locations:  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Central to FBI investigations; includes records from the Chicago Police Department and Cook County Jail.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Mentioned as a residence for Carol Pepper.  
- **Quincy, Illinois**: Home to Susan Donian and her foster parents.  
- **Mount Prospect, Illinois** and **Alton, Illinois**: Locations tied to associates of Jerry Ray.  

Key Events:  
- FBI efforts to locate James Ray, including fingerprint analysis and handwriting comparisons with Eric S. Galt.  
- Interviews with Susan Donian and Carol Pepper regarding family history and potential connections to criminal activities.  
- Surveillance of a 1960 Dodge Soto (license plates CCT-363) linked to Jerry Ray at the Sportsman's Country Club in North Missouri.  
- Review of police records for JAMES RAY, including arrests in 1952 and physical descriptions.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted fingerprint analysis, handwriting comparisons, and interviews with family members.  
- **Chicago Police Department**: Provided arrest records for JAMES RAY.  
- **Cook County Jail** and **Illinois State Penitentiary**: Sources of criminal history data for JAMES RAY.

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