</s>JAMES EARL RAY information as to his contacts, associates and activities. Inspector SILVA visited the following bars and nightclubs: Texas Bar Arizona Bar California Bar Europa Bar California Bar Europca Bar Bolero Bar Boloro Bar Golfo Nightclub Golfa Bar Nightclub Fontevito Nightclub Fonteville Nightclub Fontevero NightClub duals, including DOORM, managers, bar nightclubs, bar girls Inspecter SILVA interviewed approximately 60 indivi- FonteVito NightClub and prostitutes, he displayed the subject's photograph in all the extent of the contacts. The inspector SILVA advised that to, and prostitutes. He displayed the subjects' bar photographs in all the event of the events. The Inspector SILVA advises that to the extent was the subject of the incident. The incident was conducted to subject had visited the Texas Bar on the occasions alone and subject had an hour. The same time true at the Niagara Bar. were there were various individuals in the other bars contacted more than an hour, The same true bar was the same for furnish this specific information. There were various individualized in the same photograph but could At the Bolero Bar, the proprietor indicated that the subject had come there on two occasions at approximately midnight and had remained there until 2:00 or 3:00 a drinking beer. He alone and quiet until 2.00 or special attention. At Maximo's Nightclub, GLORIA SAUSA REBIRO, he prostitutes there and night. GLORia SA SAUSA REBIRO, he visited there and went out and spent several hours with him in the nightclub and went went out, and spent the night with him. the nightlife and nightlife, and they spent every hour with him- neak Tortuguese and therefore, they spoke "only the inter- national language and then went out but did advice say where she has been given the gift cards, but did they pay where she was on presenting her with gifts rather than paying her cash since this was the transaction lens and advice they were there- for her services. She has not seen nor heard from the subject- for her service. She was not seen and stockings in payment -5- -5 -- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, focusing on his movements, associations, and passport-related discrepancies. Inspector Silva conducted interviews at bars and nightclubs in Texas, Arizona, California, and other locations, identifying Ray’s interactions with individuals such as Gloria Sausa Rebiro (Maximo’s Nightclub) and Maria Jose Gutters (Galo Bar). Ray frequented establishments like Bolero Bar and Maximo’s Nightclub. The FBI examined his passport applications, including a Canadian passport issued through the Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, and noted inconsistencies in identification documents. Teletype communications between FBI offices reference surveillance efforts, informants, and criminal networks in Buffalo and Toronto. Some sections contain redacted or unclear text, administrative notes, or unrelated material.  

The document also outlines U.S. Department of Justice and FBI coordination with British authorities regarding Ray’s transportation from England to the United States. Security protocols for his transport included military aircraft, medical personnel, and communication measures. The FBI sought collaboration with Scotland Yard, referencing evidence such as Ray’s alleged use of false identities (e.g., Ramon George Sneyd) during his stay in London. A Palmer Writers School pamphlet linked to Ray was submitted for handwriting analysis by the FBI Laboratory. Administrative details include routing slips, document enclosures, and security precautions for sensitive information.  

A separate segment references discussions between U.S. officials and British prosecutors regarding evidence related to MLK’s assassination. Fred Vinson, a legal representative, reported that DOJ-submitted evidence (including an affidavit from latent fingerprint examiner George Bonebone) was sufficient for a London prosecutor. A hearing initially scheduled for June 21, 1968, may be delayed to June 27, 1968. The RCMP was instructed to use a BOAC passenger manifest for Flight BA 600 (May 6, 1968) to locate and interview passengers. Internal codes, dates, and diplomatic communications are referenced but lack detailed procedural specifics.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (subject of investigation; suspect in MLK’s assassination)  
- Inspector Silva (FBI investigator)  
- Gloria Sausa Rebiro (associated with Maximo’s Nightclub)  
- Maria Jose Gutters (associated with Galo Bar)  
- Ramon George Sneyd (false identity allegedly used by Ray in England)  
- Eric A. Waugh (linked to Palmer Writers School pamphlet)  
- Fred Vinson (legal representative involved in evidence submission)  
- George Bonebone (latent fingerprint examiner)  
- Scotland Yard (provided information on Ray’s activities in England)  
- FBI Laboratory (conducted handwriting analysis of a pamphlet)  
- RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police; instructed to interview flight passengers)  

Key Locations  
- Texas, Arizona, California, Buffalo, Toronto, Lisbon, Portugal, London, England, Memphis, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., San Diego, New Orleans, Louisiana, Birmingham, Alabama, Ottawa, Canada  

Key Events  
- FBI interviews at bars and nightclubs to track Ray’s movements and associations  
- Investigation into Ray’s passport applications and discrepancies with the Canadian Embassy in Lisbon  
- Surveillance efforts and inquiries into potential informants or criminal networks in Buffalo and Toronto  
- Transportation of James Earl Ray from England to the U.S. with military aircraft, medical escorts, and communication protocols  
- Collaboration between U.S. and British authorities on security arrangements and document handling  
- Submission of evidence (including fingerprint analysis) to British prosecutors regarding MLK’s assassination  
- Request for FBI Laboratory to analyze handwriting on a Palmer Writers School pamphlet linked to Ray  
- RCMP instructed to interview passengers from Flight BA 600 (May 6, 1968)  
- Delayed hearing scheduling (June 21–27, 1968)  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United States Department of Justice  
- Scotland Yard (British police authority)  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)  
- FBI Laboratory (conducted handwriting analysis)  
- BOAC (British Airways; Flight BA 600 referenced in passenger manifest)  
- U.S. Embassy in Lisbon and London  
- British legal authorities (prosecutor in London)

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