</s>restaurant, the customers are waited on by waitresses and there is neither a first-class chef nor a maitre d'hotel. However, the owner, wearing a chef's apron, remembers having been kissed several times by unknown females pleased with his cuisine. Mr. Landolt made it clear that he never had any exotic dishes brought into his place from the outside. Quite the opposite is true. People come to him to get them from because this is his specialty. In short, with the information available to us, it has not been possible to establish the identity of the unknown American subject. A search of our hotel reservation file for the name James Earl Ray, his known aliases and the name Raymond or Sneyda has yielded no results. Even when we wish to name Raymon that from April 2 to April 4, 1968, the Hotel Intercontinental had a guest named: James Cyril O'Connor Born: In Ceylon, Canada, Residing at 180 Iowa Street, Ottawa, stating he had arrived from London, passport number I wish to recall that on April 30, 1968, Inspector Marchest of the Federal Police informed our services on an American woman thought she had seen James Earl Ray in the company of another American woman on Saturday, April 27, 1968. at 2:00 p.m. in the restaurant Movement, in Geneva. The inquiries were yielded to results and no restaurant element was picked up. Mr. James Earl Rays is listed on the MSP 1967, page 938, item 7-4317, an arrest warrant has been issued against him, the charge is issued with a deadly weapon and suspicion of assassination involved in the United States. Prior to this listing, the subject and never been involved in cases handled by our services. SIGNED: E. (?) Thomkins JAMES EARL RAY born: 1 Quincy or Alton County, Illinois American, baker, laboror - 3 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains fragmented information related to investigations into Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, including references to James Earl Ray as a suspect. It notes Ray's alleged stay at the Hotel Intercontinental in Geneva, Switzerland, during April 1968, though no hotel records confirmed his presence. A "Liberty Chief" revolver is referenced as potentially used in the assassination, with details about its shipment from Japan to California in 1966 and subsequent sale to Ray. Communications between U.S. agencies (FBI, Justice Department) and Japan's National Police Agency discuss gun records and potential involvement of Japanese authorities. A letter from Clifford Edmondson, a former prisoner in Missouri, claims he was part of a group planning MLK's assassination but is not corroborated. Other sections mention threats against U.S. officials, diary entries with names like Eva Miller (later found unconnected), and administrative notes about document releases under Executive Order 14176. Unrelated content includes forms, lists, and mentions of unspecified individuals or entities.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Suspect in MLK's assassination; mentioned as having stayed at Hotel Intercontinental in Geneva.  
- Clifford Edmondson: Claimed in a letter to be part of a group planning MLK’s assassination while incarcerated in Missouri.  
- Eva Miller: Name appearing in a diary linked to the case but later denied by individuals associated with it.  
- Jerry Ray: Brother of James Earl Ray; arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, for drunk driving on July 8, 1968.  
- Gerald Lipson: Chicago Daily News reporter potentially linked to the case; previously associated with United Press International (UPI).  
- W. Henry McFarland: Founder and editor of the American Flag Committee (AFC) newsletters.  

Key Locations  
- Geneva, Switzerland: Hotel Intercontinental where Ray allegedly stayed.  
- Tokyo, Japan: National Police Agency involved in gun records related to the assassination.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of MLK’s assassination and Jerry Ray’s arrest.  
- Springfield, Missouri: Location associated with Clifford Edmondson’s alleged incarceration.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Home of Gerald Lipson and UPI connections.  
- Knoxville, Tennessee: Highlander Folk School referenced in AFC newsletters.  

Key Events  
- Investigation into MLK’s assassination by U.S. agencies (FBI, Justice Department) and foreign counterparts (Japan).  
- Discussion of a "Liberty Chief" revolver’s shipment from Japan to California in 1966, later sold to Ray.  
- Claims by Clifford Edmondson about being part of a group planning MLK’s assassination.  
- Examination of diary entries with names like Eva Miller, found unconnected to the case.  
- Arrest and dismissal of Jerry Ray (James Earl Ray’s brother) in Memphis for drunk driving.  
- AFC newsletters alleging MLK’s involvement in communist activities and his assassination as part of a "Red Revolution" plot.  
- Communications between U.S. authorities and Japanese officials regarding the weapon used in MLK’s assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central to the investigation, handling gun inquiries and threats against officials.  
- United States Department of Justice: Coordinated with foreign agencies and managed legal aspects of the case.  
- National Police Agency of Japan: Provided information on gun shipments and records related to the assassination.  
- American Flag Committee (AFC): Published newsletters alleging MLK’s communist ties and involvement in a plot against him.  
- Highlander Folk School: Tennessee-based institution referenced in AFC newsletters as part of MLK’s alleged communist activities.  
- Chicago Daily News: Associated with Gerald Lipson, a reporter potentially linked to the case.  
- United Press International (UPI): Tied to Gerald Lipson’s prior employment.

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_19-02-part_2_of_4.pdf

Document Summary

Try AI Search