</s>STATEMENT OF WILLIAM BRADFORD HUITE agencies for this office have been doing the same thing. I am not the only person who has been showing photographs. Law enforcement agencies have been looking for the same things but I cannot say that Ray has ever identified any of the people as far as I know. Q. Have you any any moans come across anyone who has supported to see Raoul and Ray together? A. No sir. One of the things that have caused me to go back to Ray. particularly on the murder scene itself, such as Jim's Grill, which is a strange sort of place. Ray was absolutely certain that they could find somebody that would say he was in there. able to find anyone. I wrote him a letter to the effect that I had been unable to fine anyone. The answer is to failed in that. I wasn't the gun that was decided to purchase the gun in Birmingham that that Roul came with him to be the owner of Ray told me before the purchase of Roul has with him in Birmingham. Ray told where he spent the night. Mr. Hanes and I ascertained this was true. Raytold me that Raoul was with him. Q. Spont the night where? Q. Five Points in Birmingham: To answer your question, I myself went there and Mr. Hanees was a man who had had great advantages in Birmingham, in He had been a former Mayor and had been an FBI agent himself in Birmingham in his life so Mr. Hanes was very effective and finding anyone,in Birmingham but neither Mr. Hayes was I were able to find information who re- members seeing Ray with anyone else. This so this causes us to doubt. Q. You mention Ray with a photograph was so many ways to say to Ray in the jail that wouldn't have come from the law enforcement agencies. Where did the photograph originate from? A. Mr. Huio shows photographs of the arrest in Daly Plaza. Where Did the we are referring to the person in civilian clothes on the loft in both pictures. No. Now, Mr Huio, as I understand you are asking Ray of this is Raoul, O. Would like to have these photographs if this is all right with you? A. Must be handed over the photographs of Mr. Dyer. A. May, did you made a statement that money money any Ray came from New Orleans, did me make any statement before any other way? A. Ray held me when he came across country on a trip along with Charles Stein, me in a bar on Canal street in Now Cricane that he was given $2,000 in that bar and that his sole purpose in 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains statements from William Bradford Huitle detailing interactions with James Earl Ray, a suspect in Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Huitle describes Ray’s movements, including trips to Birmingham, New Orleans, and Montreal, along with financial transactions involving $2,000 and $3,000. Ray allegedly purchased a gun in Birmingham, which he left at the murder scene. Huitle notes Ray’s claims about meeting Raoul in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and his involvement in contraband activities. Ray denied knowledge of a second Mustang or conspiracy, asserting the assassination was a solo act. The text also references Ray’s alleged connections to individuals like Mr. Foreman and Arthur Hanos, as well as interactions with media outlets such as *LOOK* and *LIFE*. Discussions about other assassinations, including JFK, are mentioned but focus primarily on MLK’s case. Huitle expresses skepticism about conspiracy theories, suggesting the murder was a straightforward act involving Ray and possibly others.  

The text also includes administrative records, FBI-related documentation, and fragmented entries related to investigations. It references James Earl Ray (B-119908) and details his suspected burglary activity in 1949, including a photograph and prison record. FBI cost records for a case linked to Martin Luther King Jr. are noted, with a submission deadline of April 30, 1968. Logistical details such as mileage traveled by bureau cars and manpower allocation are included. A radio found during an investigation is labeled with specific model numbers, and notes about laundry marks on clothing items are mentioned. References to release under Executive Order 14176 indicate declassification status. Some sections appear incomplete or corrupted, including potential SSNs (noted but not included).  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in MLK’s assassination; B-119908)  
- Raoul (alleged associate of Ray)  
- William Bradford Huitle (investigator/interlocutor)  
- Mr. Foreman (legal representative or contact)  
- Arthur Hanos (individual associated with Ray)  
- FBI personnel: Rosen, Addkins, Malley, Dougherty, Bolz, Eggleston, McGowan, Miller, Scatterday, Devine, Right, Caravanaugh, Carroll, Bates, Boyd, Deilly, Gehring, Helgeson, Place, Hudson, Kelly, Martinindale, McDonough, Rowse  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama (gun purchase and murder scene; rental property notice)  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (financial transactions)  
- Montreal, Canada (passport application)  
- Nuevo Laredo, Mexico (alleged meeting between Ray and Raoul)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (location of MLK’s assassination)  
- Los Angeles (LAPD operator reference)  
- London (international investigation context)  
- Washington Post (ads for public information solicitation)  

Key Events  
- James Earl Ray’s alleged purchase and use of a gun in Birmingham.  
- Ray’s trip to New Orleans and financial dealings involving $2,000 and $3,000.  
- Claims about Ray meeting Raoul in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.  
- Alleged connection between Ray and contraband activities.  
- Denial by Ray of involvement in a conspiracy or second Mustang.  
- Huitle’s interactions with media outlets (*LOOK*, *LIFE*) and legal proceedings.  
- Suspected burglary activity involving Ray, James Earl in 1949.  
- FBI cost record compilation for a case linked to Martin Luther King Jr. (April 30, 1968 submission deadline).  
- Investigation into an individual’s movements between May 17 and 28, 1968, including passport and travel documentation analysis.  
- Examination of clothing laundry marks and a radio device found during the investigation.  

Key Organizations  
- U.S. Government (investigation into MLK’s assassination)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- FBI Laboratory  
- Civil Rights Section (FBI)  
- Records & Identification Division (FBI)  
- American Direct Dealer (rental property reference)

MLK Declassified Files

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