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Summary  
The document contains fragmented FBI records from April 1968 related to investigations into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It references latent fingerprint analysis linking items such as a Remington model 700 rifle, telescopic sight, after-shave lotion bottle, and Schillis beer can to James Earl Ray (FBI #405942G). Communications between FBI offices in Memphis, Atlanta, Richmond, and Savannah, Georgia, discuss ongoing investigations, including an anonymous letter referencing MLK’s assassination and efforts to locate suspects. A suspect described as a "river man" or merchant mariner is linked to maritime activities in Savannah, Georgia, with potential connections to MLK-related crimes. Richard L. Shoutwell (P.D. Box 474, Leagravees, Texas) provided information about seamen and potential suspects, though details are incomplete. Additional records reference FBI inquiries into Paul Stanley Boothby, a suspect resembling MLK, and administrative coordination between field offices regarding fingerprint comparisons and civil rights-related cases. A letter from Almena Lomax discusses her publication’s coverage of MLK’s assassination but is noted as personal correspondence. The text also includes an entry on John Larry Ray, employed at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, New York (1965–1966), with a social security number listed as 4 APR 25 1968 (possibly incomplete or formatted incorrectly).  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Identified through latent fingerprint analysis on items linked to MLK’s assassination.  
- Lester Irving Forsythe Jr.: Suspect whose fingerprints were compared but not matched to latent prints in the case.  
- Richard L. Shoutwell: Provided information about seamen and potential suspects, though details are incomplete.  
- Paul Stanley Boothby: Suspect interviewed by FBI agents in Illinois, described as resembling MLK.  
- Donovan Leon Curtis: Individual with a known FBI file; fingerprint comparisons were requested but found inconclusive.  
- Almena Lomax: Publisher of a civil rights-focused magazine; referenced in correspondence about MLK’s assassination.  
- John Larry Ray: Employed at the Concord Hotel, New York; linked to case records under number 44-38861-1888.  
- James Ray: Father of John Larry Ray; mentioned in connection with his addresses in St. Louis and Florida.  

Key Locations  
- Savannah, Georgia: Associated with maritime activities and suspect connections.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Central to FBI operations and fingerprint comparisons.  
- Atlanta, Georgia: Linked to latent fingerprint analysis and suspect identification.  
- Richmond, Virginia: Involved in telegraphic communications and suspect investigations.  
- Clinton, Illinois; Springfield, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Little Falls, New Jersey; Los Angeles, California; St. Louis, Missouri; Miami, Florida; Baltimore, Maryland; Washington, D.C.: Locations referenced in administrative FBI communications and field office coordination.  
- Concord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, New York: Workplace of John Larry Ray (1965–1966).  

Key Events  
- Latent fingerprint comparison efforts linking items to James Earl Ray.  
- Investigation into Lester Irving Forsythe Jr., with no match found between his fingerprints and latent prints.  
- Communications between FBI offices regarding an anonymous letter referencing MLK’s assassination and suspect tracking.  
- FBI interviews of Paul Stanley Boothby in April 1968, with no admission of involvement in MLK’s death.  
- Administrative coordination among FBI field offices (Denver, Memphis, Springfield) for fingerprint analysis and document reviews.  
- Review of documents related to a civil rights magazine’s coverage of MLK’s assassination.  
- Teletype messages sent to FBI offices in St. Louis, Miami, Baltimore, and Memphis regarding John Larry Ray’s activities.  
- Reference to case records under number 44-38861-1888, possibly involving civil rights matters.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central to fingerprint analysis, suspect identification, and inter-office communication.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Involved in administrative and investigative coordination.  
- Civil Rights Division: Mentioned in context of investigations into threats against MLK.  
- "Lomax Poll and Tribune": Civil rights publication referenced in correspondence about MLK’s assassination.

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_05-02-part_5_of_7.pdf

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