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Summary  
The document contains historical law enforcement records related to James Earl Ray, who was convicted of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. It outlines Ray’s criminal history, including arrests for burglary, forgery, and vehicle-related offenses from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. The text references FBI fingerprint records, fugitive indexes (e.g., Fugitive Index #112426), and state/local agency reports detailing Ray’s movements and status as a fugitive. It also notes inconsistencies in the records, such as conflicting dates (e.g., April 1967 vs. June 1968) and potential confusion with other individuals like Eric Starvo Galt or Neal Abee. The text highlights law enforcement efforts to track Ray during the 1960s, including his eventual capture in Canada in 1968.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted of assassinating MLK Jr., arrested in June 1968, fugitive status prior to conviction.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Likely an alias or unrelated individual; records suggest confusion with Ray’s identity.  
- **Neal Abee**: Mentioned in the text but no verified connection to MLK assassination; possibly a mix-up or unrelated case.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, California**: Sites of Ray’s arrests and criminal activity.  
- **Houston, Dallas, Huntsville, Texas**: Addresses referenced in prison records or movement tracking.  
- **Canada**: Location of Ray’s capture in 1968.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by James Earl Ray.  
- **June 1968**: Capture of Ray in Canada following the assassination.  
- **1952–1967**: Period of Ray’s criminal activities, including burglary, forgery, and vehicle theft charges.  
- **April 23, 1967**: Incorrectly cited as Ray’s capture date; actual arrest occurred in June 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Maintained fingerprint records, fugitive indexes (e.g., Fugitive Index #112426), and tracked Ray as a fugitive.  
- **State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies**: Involved in arrests and extradition efforts for Ray.

MLK Declassified Files

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