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Summary  
This document contains telegraphic communications and investigative reports from the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice regarding the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It details the activities of James Earl Ray, a suspect in MLK's murder, during his travels to Portugal in June 1968. Key elements include Ray’s entry into Lisbon under the name Ramon George Sneyd using a Canadian passport with a misspelled name, interactions with Portuguese authorities and the Canadian Embassy, and efforts to verify his identity. The investigation notes discrepancies in passport records, including a replacement passport issued due to a typographical error in his original document. It also references Ray’s hotel registration, frequented nightlife locations, and inquiries into his movements during his stay.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in MLK's assassination; traveled to Portugal under the name Ramon George Sneyd.  
- **Sr. Jose Manuel da Conna Passo**: Portuguese Inspector of Policia Internacional de Defesa (PIDE).  
- **Antonio Rocha Fama**: Passport Inspector at Lisbon Airport.  
- **I. Aurrey Koratz**: Second Secretary and Consul of the Canadian Embassy in Lisbon.  
- **Mr. Horanitz**: Canadian official involved in passport issuance.  
- **Mrs. Manuela Telixera Lopez**: Interviewed regarding Ray’s hotel stay.  

Key Locations  
- **Lisbon, Portugal**: Central location for Ray’s activities; includes hotels (Hotel Portugal), passport offices, and nightlife venues.  
- **Ottawa, Canada**: Site of Ray’s original passport issuance with a typographical error.  
- **Toronto, Canada**: Mentioned in relation to Ray’s birth certificate and passport application.  

Key Events  
- **May 8, 1968**: Ray entered Portugal under the name Ramon George Sneyd using a Canadian passport with a misspelled name (SHEYD instead of SHEYD).  
- **May 17, 1968**: Ray departed Lisbon for London, England, after obtaining a replacement passport from the Canadian Embassy.  
- **June 8–12, 1968**: FBI and Portuguese authorities conducted investigations into Ray’s movements, including hotel registrations and nightlife activity.  
- **Passport discrepancies**: Original passport issued in Ottawa contained a typographical error, leading to confusion and the issuance of a replacement passport.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation into MLK’s assassination and Ray’s activities.  
- **Portuguese International and State Security Police (PIDE)**: Assisted in verifying Ray’s movements and identity.  
- **Canadian Embassy, Lisbon**: Involved in passport issuance and verification for Ray.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Oversaw the legal aspects of the investigation.

MLK Declassified Files

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