</s>ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED FOR HISTORICAL DECLASSIFICATION XROT DESTROY VALVE ALL INFORMATION CONTANIED KIMIAL ARCHIVES RESERVED (S) UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY/S.S.SPC/C.C.P.E. #3 2005 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary: The documents consist of a collection of declassified records related to James Earl Ray, including photographs, descriptions, and FBI case files. They detail Ray's physical description (age 40, born March 10, 1928, height 5'10", weight 161-174 lbs, blue eyes, medium build, brown hair, small scar on forehead and palm, protruding left ear), occupations (color matcher, laborer), and photographic evidence from various dates (1960, 1966-1968). The records include photos of Ray with Walter T. Rife (taken March 28, 1955) and descriptions of an unidentified subject (UNSUB) linked to Memphis, described as a white male aged 36-40, 5'8"-5'11", 150-160 lbs, dark hair. Composite images of UNSUB/ERIC STARVO GALT are noted, with birthdate 7/20/31 (unverified). The files reference FBI case number 405,942 G and include administrative details about photo processing, requisitions, and release dates under Executive Orders 14176 and 14178.  

Key People: James Earl Ray, Walter T. Rife, Eric Starvo Galt (UNSUB), Harvey Lowmyer, John Willard.  
Key Locations: Memphis, Birmingham, Alton, Illinois.  
Key Events: Photographic documentation of James Earl Ray, FBI case file creation, descriptions of unidentified subjects linked to Memphis, composite images of UNSUB.  
Key Organizations: U.S. Department of Justice, FBI, Photo Unit (U.S. Dept. of Justice).

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