</s>FBI NEW ORLS 5:55PM URGENT 5/4/68 OLP FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 5:50pm URGANT 5/44/68OLP U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Mr. Deloach 5:30 DIRECTOR (44-38861) COMMUNICATION SECTION Mr. Mop Mr. Carapet 1R FROM NEW ORLEANS (157-10673) IP MAY 4 1968 Mr. Cappet Mr. Courant OMURKIN TELETYPE Mr. Gollin Mr. Collin RE PHOENIX TEL TO DIRECTOR FIVE THREE LAST. Mr. Rolfin Mr. Colle Mr. Tavell RE: TELCALL FROM EL PASO NUMBER SEVEN SEVEN Mr. Travel Mr. Tomlinson Mr. Loomer TWO ZERO SIX FOUR SIX TO NEW ORLEANES NUMBER Tel. Teller TWO EIGHT TWO - SEVEN FIVE ONE, Min. Candy DECEMBER SIXTEEN, NINEETEEN SIXTENTEEN. NEW ORLANS PHONE NO. TWO EIGHT Two - SEVEN FIVE NINE ONE AON-PUBLISHED NUMBER LISTED TO ARNOLD THOMAS, THREE FIVE TWO-PUBISHED HUMBURG ST. ., NEW OLEANS. ON FIVE FOUR SIY-EIGHT ARNOLD AND ISABELLE THOMASS INTERVIEWED AND COULD NOT RECALL PHONE CALL FROM ELPASO, TEX. ON DEC. SIXTYSEVEN. THOMANS AND WIFE BOTH NEGROES AND STATED THEIR SON HAD DIED IN LOS ANGELES ON DEC. ELEVEN, SIXTSYEVEN, AND HIS BODY HAD BEEN CARRIED BY HIS BROTHER FROM LOS ANGELS IN NEW ORLES ARRIVING NEW ORLES DEC. SEVENTEENTEEM SIXTHENTEVEN.THOMAS STATED THIS CALL INDUCTEDLY FROM SIXSTEVEN. REC.19PORTING BODY OF DECEASED SON. EX-105 44-38861-3025 NEW ORleans INDICES CONTAIN NO INFORMATION IDENTIFIABLE MAY 7 1968 <loc_758><loc_727>WITH ARNold THOMS OR ISABELLLE THomas. NEW ORLANDES LOCATING SON FOR INTERVIEW IN REGARDS INSTANT CALL. AIRMAIL COPIES TO MEMPHIS, PHOENTIX, AND EL PASC. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. <loc_100><loc_847>END

Summary:  
The document contains multiple telegraphic messages and memoranda from the FBI regarding the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key elements include efforts to locate James Earl Ray, a suspect in MLK's murder, across various locations including Mexico, Memphis, and New Orleans. The FBI reports that Ray was not found in Campichee, Mexico, despite checks of hotels, bars, and other establishments. A former inmate, William Earless Miller, provided details about Ray’s alleged preferences and intentions to visit New Orleans. The Memphis Police Department received an anonymous letter suggesting Ray was in Mexico City, prompting the FBI to request a grand jury indictment for first-degree murder against Ray. Forensic evidence, including fingerprints on a weapon purchased in Birmingham, Alabama, and binoculars bought in Memphis, Tennessee, is linked to Ray. Laboratory analysis confirmed latent fingerprints on the weapon and other items matched Ray’s prints. The FBI also notes that the Memphis Police Department had previously obtained an indictment under the name Eric Starvo Galt, which was later connected to Ray.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in MLK's assassination)  
- William Earless Miller (former inmate who knew Ray)  
- Arnold Thomas and Isabelle Thomas (individuals interviewed about a phone call from El Paso)  
- Patricia K. Anderson (recipient of a letter allegedly sent by Ray)  
- Robert Powell (individual allegedly targeted by Ray)  
- Mr. DeLoach, Mr. Mohr, Mrs. Rosen, Mr. Malley, and others (FBI personnel involved in the investigation)  

Key Locations:  
- Campichee, Mexico (area searched for Ray)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (location of police department and grand jury proceedings)  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (mentioned in context of Ray’s alleged travel plans)  
- El Paso, Texas (source of an anonymous phone call)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (purchase location of weapon linked to Ray)  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements and potential involvement in MLK’s assassination  
- Search for Ray in Campichee, Mexico, and other locations  
- Receipt of anonymous letters suggesting Ray was in Mexico City  
- Forensic analysis linking Ray to evidence found near the crime scene (weapon, binoculars, fingerprints)  
- Memphis Police Department’s consideration of a first-degree murder indictment against Ray  
- Coordination between FBI and local authorities for grand jury testimony and evidence presentation  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- Memphis Police Department  
- State Judicial Police and Highway Police in Campichee, Mexico  
- Correspondence club associated with Ray’s alleged letters to Patricia K. Anderson

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_09-05-part_8_of_8.pdf

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