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Summary:  
The document contains fragmented FBI records related to investigations into James Earl Ray’s alleged involvement in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and other criminal activities. It includes comparisons of handwriting and fingerprints on checks signed by "John L. RAYNS" to determine if they were forged by Ray, who was suspected in MLK’s murder. The FBI sought to verify connections between Ray and individuals associated with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), including Robert M. Shelton, Imperial Wizard of the KKK, who allegedly discussed potential support for Ray. A rental record from Chicago notes John Larry Rayms rented an apartment in 1966, with conflicting dates due to handwriting issues. The document also references a $100,000 bounty on MLK mentioned by Donald James Nissen, though this was not verified.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of MLK; central figure in the investigation.  
- **John L. RAYNS**: Name used on checks compared to Ray’s handwriting.  
- **Robert M. Shelton**: Imperial Wizard of the KKK, discussed potential Klan support for Ray.  
- **Donald James Nissen**: Provided unverified information about a $100,000 bounty on MLK.  
- **Arthur Hanes**: Allegedly Ray’s attorney who informed Shelton of Ray’s planned activities.  

Key Locations:  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Center of the investigation and KKK informant network.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Rental record for John Larry Rayms’ apartment.  
- **Tuscaloosa, Alabama**: Shelton’s location as Imperial Wizard.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Mentioned in context of Nissen’s parole status.  

Key Events:  
- **Handwriting and fingerprint analysis**: FBI compared checks signed by "John L. RAYNS" to Ray’s known handwriting.  
- **Klan informant network**: Memphis Office monitored a racial informant’s interactions with Shelton regarding Ray’s activities.  
- **Rental record discrepancies**: Conflicting dates on a Chicago apartment rental due to unclear handwriting.  
- **Unverified bounty claim**: Nissen alleged a $100,000 reward for MLK’s assassination, but the FBI could not confirm it.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Ray and Klan connections.  
- **Ku Klux Klan (KKK)**: Mentioned as a potential source of support for Ray.  
- **U.S. Parole Board**: Involved in Nissen’s case regarding the bounty claim.

MLK Declassified Files

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