</s>5 SF 173-65 MTG/sms He stated, "I have no knowledge of RAY'S present whereabouts, I believe RAY is alive and is either in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro, South America. He stated he believes he might have RAY's New Orleans telephone number in some notebooks which he had but but but are now in the possession of a District Attorney in New York City as a result of his having been arrested in NewYork City. He stated that he believed that I could locate RAY or his body through making calls or contacts. He said he had no knowledge" of RAV'S whereabouts and had no knowledge that he was dead. It was his opinion that he knew President JOHN F. KENNEDY and Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KILIC were killed by the people he said it was that he did not have money by the responsible for these two deaths and that he killed came from the same people. He advised that it was the belief that President KENNÉDY was of Cuban patriots in the Bay of Pigs invasion. He stated it was his opinion that these same Cuban exiles were responsible for the supported an invasion which was to be led by a RAOUL TIGARI. his opinion which was also called to the man named RAOULTIGARI was phonetic) by CASTRO forces. he advised that he advised that this man named RAVIL TIGAR! was connected by CASTRO forces. very friendly with some men in Trenton, New Jersey, he was become connected with men in Trenton. He was known as carL or PAPPY (Last Name Unknown) who had done one time at Leavenworth but was a wealthy man had an advised that a man known as but was not a wealthy Man had a phone booth registered to the but was also a wealthy mans had to phone booth registering to the advised this man, PAPRY, came to him and asked him if he wanted to make a million dollars and came to he could make him a million dollar by have your own man, why don't they do it. PAPPYY responded that he did not want to get involved. that he advised That PAPPYP checked PAPPYA and out at the later indicated that he should get in contact with MARIA CASTROTO at the Rio de Janeiro Hotel, Rio de Janério, Brazil. He advised he did he did call MARIA CASTIRO at the Rio de Janeiro Hotel, Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. was accompanied by a girl by the name of ADELENA CINCINI who lives in Philadelphia. He advised that the man he spoke to MARIA CARTRO through her aid, GONZALES (phonetetic), and was offered one million dollars 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains fragmented and partially illegible notes from an FBI interview with Robert Lawrence Russell (also known as James Alexander) conducted in San Francisco County Jail on July 4, 1974, and June 6, 1968. Russell claims he has no knowledge of the whereabouts of "RAY" (possibly Earl Ray Killen), who he believes is alive and may be located in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro, South America. He mentions possessing a notebook with RAY's New Orleans telephone number, now held by a New York City District Attorney due to his prior arrest. Russell asserts that President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were killed by the same individuals, likely Cuban exiles linked to the Bay of Pigs invasion. He references a figure named "RAOUL TIGARI" (possibly Raoul Castro) connected to Castro forces and mentions interactions with individuals in Trenton, New Jersey, including a man known as "CARL" or "PAPPY" (last name unknown). Russell also describes encounters with GALT ("JIMMY GALT") in New Orleans, detailing his appearance, associates, and alleged criminal activities. He claims to have attempted to locate RAY through phone contacts and mentions a potential connection between GALT and the assassination of JFK, referencing a $1 million payment for such actions. The text includes references to locations like the Roosevelt Hotel, Royal Orleans Hotel, and Strataventure bar in New Orleans, as well as legal proceedings involving Russell’s arrest in New York City and his status in San Francisco Jail.  

Additional documents reference fragmented inquiries into James Earl Ray’s activities in Toronto, including his residence on Dundas Street operated by Mrs. Sun Loo. Reynolds reported that Ray may have been contacted by David Ferrie, a suspect in JFK assassination conspiracies, and provided physical descriptions of Ray (male, Caucasian, 60s, 5'10", 220 lbs, dark hair/eyes, swarthy complexion, mustache/goatee). Reynolds also noted that Earl Anglin James was subpoenaed by James Garrison, New Orleans DA, in the JFK investigation. RCMP and FBI records indicate no confirmation of Ray’s subpoena or direct ties to MLK assassination inquiries. Additional documents reference Ray’s purchases (e.g., top coat from Andy’s Men Shop in Toronto) and laundry marks linked to a suit bought under the name Galt in Montreal. Some sections contain garbled text, possibly unrelated to the main inquiry.  

The FBI investigated James Earl Ray’s purchase of binoculars from York Arms Co. in Memphis, Tennessee, noting discrepancies in serial number records. The FBI sought to verify if the binoculars sold to Ray were linked to the investigation. A memorandum notes that R.V. Trotter, a resident of Cunningham, Tennessee, claimed to be MLK’s killer and contacted officials in Washington, D.C., but was deemed unreliable by local law enforcement. The document also details attempts to coordinate package delivery to London via TWA Flight 704 for legal materials, involving the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice. Other mentions include John Webster/Beshoza (linked to a gun purchase) and Ralph Carpenter (salesman at York Arms Co.).  

Key People  
- **Robert Lawrence Russell** (also known as James Alexander): Interviewed by FBI; claimed knowledge of RAY’s whereabouts, connections to assassination plots, and interactions with GALT, CARL/PAPPY, RAOUL TIGARI, and Maria Castro.  
- **RAY**: Likely Earl Ray Killen; described as possibly alive and located in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro.  
- **GALT** ("JIMMY GALT"): Man encountered in New Orleans; described with diamond pinky ring, sunglasses, and associations with women.  
- **CARL/PAPPY**: Man from Trenton, New Jersey, connected to criminal activities and alleged ties to Cuban exiles.  
- **RAOUL TIGARI** (phonetic): Possibly Raoul Castro; linked to Castro forces and the Bay of Pigs invasion.  
- **MARIA CASTRO**: Contact in Rio de Janeiro, allegedly involved in assassination plots.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of MLK; investigated for binocular purchase from York Arms Co., purchases in Toronto, and alleged connections to David Ferrie.  
- **R.V. Trotter**: Resident of Cunningham, Tennessee; claimed involvement in MLK’s murder but deemed unreliable by authorities.  
- **Mr. DeLoach**: Recipient of memorandum regarding R.V. Trotter’s claims.  
- **Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Pollak** (Civil Rights Division): Involved in FBI coordination for package delivery to London.  
- **York Arms Co.**: Supplier of binoculars to Ray; mentioned in serial number discrepancies.  
- **Ralph Carpenter**: Salesman at York Arms Co.  
- **John Webster/Beshoza**: Customer at Aeromarine Supply Company, Alabama; linked to gun purchase.  
- **Earl Anglin James**: Subpoenaed by James Garrison, New Orleans DA, in JFK investigation.  
- **David Ferrie**: Suspect in JFK assassination conspiracies; allegedly contacted Ray in Toronto.  
- **James Garrison**: New Orleans DA who subpoenaed Earl Anglin James.  

Key Locations  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Central location for Russell’s encounters with GALT, including the Roosevelt Hotel, Royal Orleans Hotel, and Strataventure bar.  
- **San Francisco County Jail**: Where Russell was interviewed; mentioned as a holding facility for his legal proceedings.  
- **New York City**: Site of Russell’s 1967 arrest; referenced as where documents (e.g., phone numbers) were held by the District Attorney.  
- **Rio de Janeiro, Brazil**: Mentioned as a location for Maria Castro and potential RAY whereabouts.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Focus of FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s binocular purchase from York Arms Co.  
- **London**: Destination for coordinated package delivery via TWA Flight 704.  
- **Toronto, Canada**: Site of inquiries into Ray’s residence on Dundas Street operated by Mrs. Sun Loo.  
- **Montreal**: Linked to laundry marks and a suit purchased under the name Galt.  
- **Cunningham, Tennessee**: Residence of R.V. Trotter; claimed involvement in MLK’s murder.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Location where R.V. Trotter contacted officials.  

Key Events  
- **FBI Interview with Robert Lawrence Russell** (July 4, 1974; June 6, 1968): Conducted in San Francisco County Jail; focused on Russell’s claims about RAY, GALT, and assassination plots.  
- **Investigation into James Earl Ray’s binocular purchase from York Arms Co.**: FBI sought to verify serial number discrepancies and potential links to the MLK assassination.  
- **R.V. Trotter’s Claims of Involvement in MLK’s Murder**: Deemed unreliable by local law enforcement; contacted officials in Washington, D.C.  
- **Coordination for International Package Delivery to London**: Involving FBI and U.S. Department of Justice via TWA Flight 704.  
- **Canadian Inquiries into James Earl Ray’s Activities**: Including his residence on Dundas Street operated by Mrs. Sun Loo and contact with David Ferrie.  
- **Subpoena of Earl Anglin James by James Garrison, New Orleans DA**: Related to JFK investigation; no confirmation of direct ties to MLK assassination inquiries.  
- **Laundry Marks Linked to Galt in Montreal**: Reference to a suit purchased under the name Galt.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, investigations into binocular purchases, and coordinated package delivery.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice** (Civil Rights Division): Involved in FBI coordination for international package delivery.  
- **York Arms Co.**: Supplier of binoculars to James Earl Ray; mentioned in serial number discrepancies.  
- **Aeromarine Supply Company** (Alabama): Linked to John Webster/Beshoza’s gun purchase.  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**: Involved in inquiries into James Earl Ray’s activities in Toronto.  
- **Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office**: Evaluated R.V. Trotter’s credibility regarding MLK’s murder.

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