</s>(3) This suit of clothes bearing the name Galt in -13- the label which Mr. Edward John Feigan, owner of English and Scotch Woolen Co ., Ltd ., in Montreal would identify as being same suit made for Eric Galt, being ordered on July 21, 1967, and upon completion shipped on September 9, 1967 , to Eric Galt at 2008 Highland, Birmingham, Alabama. The State would offer the testimony of Mr. Morris Quintal to identify this lease agreement signed by the defend- ant as Eric S. Galt and show the defendant did occupy the promises at 2589 Notre Dame East during the period July 18 Tracing the defendant's activities further would show through August 24, 1967. through Mr. or Mrs. Klingenberg's employment 3 of the defendant under the name John S. Rayns from May 3 to June 24,1967. Various experts from the FBI Laboratory would be introduced to introduce the key testimony as follows: George 9. Bonebrake who has been working with finger- prints since 1941 would testify that at 5:15 a.m ., April 5, 1968, he received these items from Memphis. (which other proof has shown were picked up in front of Canipie): (1) That he found a print of sufficient clarity on this rifle. (2) Another print on this scope. (3). Found print on Aftta Shave lotion bottle (part of kit from Rexall.) (4) Found print in binoculars (5) Found printed on Schlitz beer can. (6) Found Print on page of MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL Further he would testify than on April 17, 1968 , he received this Map of Mexico therefore described described as coming from Garner's Rooming House and upon examination, he found two finger- prints as same. 2029 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document details forensic evidence and legal proceedings related to James Earl Ray's conviction for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Fingerprints found on a rifle, scope, Schlitz beer can, and Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper were linked to Ray through FBI analysis. Expert testimony confirmed these prints matched Ray’s records. A Modern Photo Bookstore coupon bearing Eric S. Galt’s name was also connected to Ray via fingerprint evidence. The trial in Shelby County Court, Tennessee, resulted in Ray pleading guilty to murder and receiving a 99-year sentence. The State presented witness testimonies including FBI fingerprint analysis, ballistic comparisons, hair and fiber evidence from the Mustang car, and questioned document examinations. Additional records mention Ray’s alleged marijuana dealings in Mexico during October–November 1967, with investigations conducted by U.S. authorities.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (convicted murderer)  
- Eric S. Galt (linked to Ray via clothing and fingerprints)  
- Morris Quintal (testified on lease agreements)  
- George Bonebrake (FBI fingerprint expert)  
- Robert A. Frazier (FBI firearms examiner)  
- Morris S. Clark (FBI hair/fiber analyst)  
- James H. Mortimer (handwriting expert)  
- Percy Foreman (attorney for Ray)  
- Judge (imposed 99-year sentence)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (trial location)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (Eric Galt’s address)  
- Mexico (Ray’s alleged marijuana dealings in Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco)  
- Shelby County Courthouse, Memphis (court proceedings)  

Key Events:  
- Fingerprint analysis linking Ray to assassination weapons and evidence  
- Trial of James Earl Ray for murder of MLK Jr. (convicted and sentenced to 99 years)  
- Forensic examination of fibers and hair from the Mustang car  
- Investigation into Ray’s alleged marijuana activities in Mexico  
- Questioned document analysis connecting Ray to Eric Galt  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Shelby County Court, Tennessee  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- Mexican authorities (investigation into Ray’s activities)

MLK Declassified Files

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