</s>RECU-CIV RIGHTS FBI - - MAY 14 3 53 PM '66 COWW-LBI MAY 1 2 09 PM '68 HAA T J88 WVIFED SY F.B.I. U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains multiple FBI records from May 1968 involving investigations related to James Earl Ray (JER), a suspect in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It references photographs of Rita Stein and Marie Martin, two women allegedly associated with JER during visits to Canada. The Bureau sought to compare these images with potential suspects, including individuals linked to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Laundry marks on clothing, possibly connected to JER's movements, were included as evidence. The text also mentions FBI file numbers 44-1574 and 44-38861, which reference ongoing investigations into JER’s activities, including his alleged connections to Memphis, Los Angeles, and Canada. Additional records include photographs of H. Lohmeyer (California State Prison #A51342) and Walter Terry Rife, with notes on their residences and cooperation with authorities.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (JER): Suspect in MLK’s assassination; referenced as a fugitive with potential ties to Canada and Memphis.  
- Rita Stein: Woman allegedly associated with JER during visits to Canada.  
- Marie Martin: Another woman linked to JER’s activities in Canada.  
- H. Lohmeyer: Individual photographed and referenced in FBI records (California State Prison #A51342).  
- Walter Terry Rife: Subject of photographs and investigation into his alleged connections to JER.  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Mentioned as a location tied to JER’s activities.  
- Los Angeles, California: Central to FBI investigations and file management (e.g., SAC Los Angeles #44-1574).  
- Ottawa, Canada: Site of potential suspect comparisons via photographs.  
- Montreal, Canada: Address associated with Quintail, a contact for suspect verification.  
- Quincy, Illinois: Residence noted for Walter Terry Rife.  

Key Events:  
- FBI efforts to identify and verify suspects linked to JER through photographic evidence and RCMP reports.  
- Distribution of laundry marks as part of an investigation into JER’s movements.  
- Requests for photographs and records from law enforcement agencies (e.g., New Orleans Police Department, RCMP).  
- Documentation of JER’s alleged activities in Memphis and Canada, including visits by women associated with him.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central to the investigation, managing case files (44-1574, 44-38861) and coordinating with international agencies.  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Provided information on JER’s potential associates in Canada.  
- California Department of Corrections: Reference to H. Lohmeyer’s prison record.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Contextual framework for the FBI’s investigative actions.

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_11-04-part_2_of_4.pdf

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