</s>dani Form (P.V. 10-26-65) NOTE: Hand print names legibly handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indirect: Negative Subject's name and aliases. See below Address of subject Character of case May munkin Complaint Complaint's address and Complainant's telephone number Complaint received Phil Davis complaint's telephone call of work Personal Telephone PL 2-2000 Date 4/30 Time 9:30a Race Sex Height W Height Hair Brown Build Male Birth date and Birthplace Age Weight Brown Median Age Female 160 Eyes Complexion Scars, marks or other data Scars. Scars: Facial look! Details: Facts of complaint Wish at the St. Nol 6.323 S. Cottage home 12 manjel 4 8:00am - Neltero reserve pay attty in 1/10:00 Cost night mrs. Mrs. Sarah Jones Day Cenet, Thepome, Mrs. Sanah Jormas Day Cetk, Starrs Hotel, 6.233 S. Cottlage, Cottage, Grave Lane, Clausag Adhmano S. Raymond, F. Brant-Wotk, that blue hare notomplished by mail Dues, that blue have notomplized by mail dues, Allgss whites make guesto (3) on netter of Pard 20 years of age, Ray Mottlbrooks Cluxton capton Mr. Ray M. Woottbrooks (2) an autor of the also confunded geneue, no no. 1o SEARCHED SEARCHING (INDEXED) SEPARATED FILED: APR 2 0 1968 APR2 0 1968 LCHICAGO Action Recommended <loc_94><loc_876>(Agent) (P)44-114-1414 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and law enforcement investigations into James Earl Ray’s criminal history, including a 1952 robbery conviction in Chicago, Illinois, where he threatened a cab driver with a gun and stole $11.00. Ray was apprehended after a chase, shot during the confrontation, and later convicted of robbery with an 8-month jail sentence (suspended) and probation. Separate burglary charges in Los Angeles led to a suspended sentence and probation. FBI records reference Ray under file number D-90686, noting his criminal ties to Chicago and Los Angeles. Associates like John Ray (his brother), Carol Pepper (a St. Louis bar owner), and James David Daley are mentioned as potential connections. The text also references the National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKK) in exploring possible links to Ray or his associates. Investigative notes include comparisons of physical traits between Ray and Kurtis Bullarde, a man hospitalized in 1966, and fingerprint analysis. False leads such as Hilda Galt and discrepancies in names like "JERRY RAY" vs. "JERMY RAY" are noted as transcription errors or red herrings. The documents highlight challenges in tracking Ray during the 1960s, with limited technology and reliance on informants like Anthony Mikols, an anonymous tipster linked to Ray’s alleged hiding with Harold Pike.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Primary suspect in MLK’s assassination; convicted of robbery in 1952, with suspended sentences and probation.  
- **John Ray**: Brother of James Earl Ray, uncooperative and linked to St. Louis and the "Grapevine Bar."  
- **Carol Pepper**: St. Louis bar owner potentially connected to Ray or his associates.  
- **James David Daley**: Tied to Ray via shared locations (e.g., St. Louis) and alleged ties to harboring escaped prisoners.  
- **Harold Pike**: Former cellmate of Ray in Illinois prison, linked to a "syndicate" and hiding from law enforcement.  
- **Anthony Mikols**: Anonymous informant who provided tips about Ray’s whereabouts, claiming he was hiding with Pike or associates.  
- **Brian Boyer**: Journalist at the *Chicago Sun-Times* who received an anonymous tip about Ray’s location, later linked to Mikols.  

Key Locations  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Site of Ray’s 1952 robbery conviction and initial apprehension.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Location of a separate burglary charge against Ray.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Linked to John Ray, Carol Pepper, and the "Grapevine Bar."  
- **Toronto, Canada**: Mentioned in connection to Hilda Galt’s investigation.  

Key Events  
- **May 6, 1952**: Robbery in Chicago where Ray threatened a cab driver with a gun and stole $11.00; apprehended after a chase and shot during the confrontation.  
- **FBI Records (D-90686)**: Reference to Ray’s criminal history and ties to Chicago and Los Angeles.  
- **Physical Comparisons**: Agents compared facial features, teeth, and fingerprint ridge patterns between Ray and suspects like Kurtis Bullarde.  
- **Informant Tips**: Anthony Mikols provided anonymous tips about Ray’s whereabouts, leading to investigations involving Brian Boyer.  
- **Ku Klux Klan (KKK) Connections**: Mentioned as a potential link in exploring Ray’s associations, though no direct evidence was found.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted records and investigative efforts into Ray’s criminal history and connections.  
- **Chicago Police Department**: Involved in tracking Ray during his 1952 robbery case.  
- **Missouri State Patrol**: Mentioned in relation to Ray’s investigations.  
- **National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (NKKK)**: Referenced as a potential organizational link explored by agents.

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