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Summary:  
The documents contain a mix of FBI personnel records, investigative notes, and administrative forms related to James Earl Ray (1928–1998), a suspect in the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Key entries include physical descriptions of Ray, including his height (5'10"), weight (160–174 lbs.), blue eyes, brown hair, and scars on his forehead and right hand palm. Tattoos such as "ROXY," "JACKIE," "DAGGER & SCROLL," and "SPIDER" are noted on his arms. Ray’s occupations include baker, color matcher, laborer, and bartender. The documents reference FBI file numbers (e.g., 44-2649-IA) and mention interactions with law enforcement in Memphis, Dallas, and Kansas City. An anonymous letter dated May 1, 1966, is referenced, as well as a Justice Department Task Force report from January 11, 1977, reviewing the investigation into King’s assassination and security measures. Other entries include administrative forms (e.g., FD-340), witness statements, and records of interviews with individuals like Lloyd Gene Bass.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in MLK Jr.’s assassination)  
- Robert G. Boshers (FBI agent, described with tattoos and scars)  
- Jacqueline Kline (also known as "Jackie," practical nurse, linked to Kansas City records)  
- Lloyd Gene Bass (interviewed by FBI in Dallas)  
- Special Agents (involved in investigations and interrogations)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (linked to anonymous letter and Ray’s activities)  
- Dallas, Texas (FBI interviews and administrative records)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (investigative notes and witness statements)  
- St. Louis, Missouri (Robert G. Boshers’ birthplace)  

Key Events:  
- FBI file creation for James Earl Ray (1968)  
- Anonymous letter dated May 1, 1966, referencing Memphis and Dallas  
- Justice Department Task Force report on MLK Jr.’s assassination investigation (January 1977)  
- Interviews with suspects and witnesses (e.g., Lloyd Gene Bass, Jacqueline Kline)  
- Administrative records of FBI interrogations and form submissions  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Department of Justice Task Force  
- Local law enforcement agencies (Memphis Police Department, Kansas City Sheriff’s Department)

MLK Declassified Files

44-dl-2649-1a_sec_001_ser_1a1-part_3_of_8.pdf

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