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Summary  
The document contains a mix of fragmented text related to an FBI investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It includes analysis of handwriting samples submitted for comparison, referencing Robert Borsari and checks linked to financial transactions around the time of MLK's death. The FBI Laboratory concluded that the questioned writings were not prepared by Borsari. Later sections identify James Earl Ray as a suspect in the assassination, detailing his criminal history, escape from prison, and connection to the case. The text also references bank accounts opened under false names, financial records, and FBI efforts to track suspects. A separate section notes the House Select Committee on Assassinations reviewed materials related to this case in 1976.  

Key People  
- Robert Borsari: Individual linked to financial transactions involving checks and a bank account opened under his name.  
- James Earl Ray: Identified as the suspect in MLK's assassination, with details about his criminal record and escape from prison.  
- John Gallaway: Address provided by Borsari for the bank account.  
- F.B.I. personnel (e.g., J. Edgar Hoover, Ramsey Clark): Officials involved in the investigation and public announcements.  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Site of a bank account opened under Robert Borsari's name.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Location associated with FBI operations and MLK’s assassination.  
- Atlanta, Georgia; Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; Little Rock, Arkansas: Locations tied to checks and travel records mentioned in the document.  

Key Events  
- Analysis of handwriting samples from checks and bank records to determine authorship.  
- Identification of James Earl Ray as a suspect in MLK's assassination, based on fingerprint comparisons and criminal history.  
- Investigation into financial transactions linked to Robert Borsari, including checks payable to hotels and stores near the time of MLK’s death.  
- FBI efforts to track fugitives, including Ray’s escape from Missouri State Penitentiary and subsequent federal fugitive status.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted laboratory analysis, fingerprint comparisons, and public announcements regarding the investigation.  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations: Reviewed materials related to MLK's assassination in 1976.

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_04-04-part_5_of_5.pdf

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