</s>D. Peripheral Matters Related to Magellan At 3177 Peachtree Road N.E. there is a building which appears to have four establishments in it. They are: (a) Adams Associates, a private detective agency operated by Jerry Adams; (b) Atlantic Clearing Exchange, allegedly clearing house for trading stamps (c) E.E ., inc.) and (d) Answering Northshore, which apparently be wired to conduct this business. I have gone by there several times but never found anyone there when I knocked on the doors. They are all listed as having the same telephone number, which is also the telephone number number Magellan had when it was in operator. When I was in Atlanta on August 11, 1970 I called that number (261-1884) and asked for "Gene" The person who answer, who may have been Jerry Adams' employees Buzz McQueen, said he never heard of Gene. Then he called someone else to the phone that think may have been Jerry Adams. I told this person that Gene Powell had given there. I said that he could always be with Gene Adams. He told him the past. He held the Gene was on the West Coast but would be back in about three weeks and would check in with him. I would call again. E. Other Miscellaneous Information from Byron 1. Byron has identified a picture of Mexican who resumenes Raoul as being very like a person who he saw at least one of Magellen. Except for marks on his face, I noted that Raoul has not noticeable pocket marks on the face, " whereas there are none discernable in the Mexican's picture. 2. Byron was also identified a photograph I showed him of Clay Shaw as a person whom he has seen at least once at Magellan. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents span 1970–1971 and include FBI reports, internal communications, and legal filings related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and investigations into potential conspiracies. Key figures such as James Earl Ray, convicted of MLK’s murder in 1968, are central to the records. The FBI investigated claims of broader involvement, including Robert Byron Watson’s allegations of overheard conspiracy discussions, Lawrence Meier’s ties to the Tudor House in Atlanta, and other individuals linked to the location. Legal proceedings focused on Ray’s trial, plea bargain, and dismissed appeals for a new trial. Ambiguities include unclear terms like "chown" or "crystal," possibly errors or misinterpretations, and fragmented records that mix unrelated cases. While no conclusive evidence of a conspiracy was found, the documents reflect ongoing scrutiny of Ray’s guilt and legal challenges to his conviction.  

Key People  
- **Robert Byron Watson**: Alleged knowledge of MLK’s assassination; arrested for burglary in Columbia, Georgia. His mother, **Lillian Watson**, claimed to have overheard plans for MLK’s murder and sought White House intervention.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted of MLK’s assassination in 1968; faced legal challenges including a dismissed appeal (March 1971) and allegations of prison escape assistance from his brother.  
- **Lawrence Meier**: Arrested multiple times for firearm violations; linked to the Tudor House in Atlanta, where "juice joints" (electronic devices) were allegedly operated.  
- **Bayne Culley**: Arrested in 1946 for weapon possession; associated with the Tudor House.  
- **Howard Carl Thurber Bloom**: Fugitive arrested in 1968 for unlawful flight; linked to the Tudor House.  
- **Jerry Adams**, **Ben Sutherland**, and others: Potential conspirators or associates tied to the Tudor House or other locations.  

Key Locations  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Central to investigations, including the Tudor House (linked to alleged conspiracies) and interviews with Watson and his mother.  
- **White House**: Site where Lillian Watson attempted to deliver information about a conspiracy.  
- **Brushy Mountain Prison (Tennessee)**: Where James Earl Ray was incarcerated; documents note suspicions of an escape involving outside assistance.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Home to the *Commercial Appeal* newspaper, which reported on Ray’s legal proceedings.  

Key Events  
- **Robert Byron Watson’s Interview (April 7, 1971)**: Watson claimed he overheard discussions about MLK’s assassination and alleged his mother was defrauded by William S. Arnold and Gene Powell/Larry Arnett. He admitted to burglary arrests and ties to an art shop owned by Arnett.  
- **James Earl Ray’s Escape Attempt (Brushy Mountain Prison, 1968)**: Warden R.H. Moore suspected outside assistance in Ray’s escape, referencing a "MORELOCK" individual with tunnel expertise.  
- **FBI Memoranda on James Earl Ray (April 4, 1968)**: Detail Ray’s alleged involvement in MLK’s assassination, including his 1967 assault charge in Connecticut (dismissed due to insufficient evidence).  
- **Legal Proceedings**: Ray’s 1968 conviction, plea bargain, and March 1971 dismissal of a new trial petition. Lillian Watson’s letter to the President seeking reward or protection for information about the conspiracy was submitted to the White House.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into conspiracies, reviewed records from the Atlanta Police Department and Justice Department Civil Rights Division.  
- **Civil Rights Division (Justice Department)**: Collaborated with the FBI on MLK assassination inquiries.  

Notes on Ambiguity  
- Certain phrases like "chown," "crystal," or "juice joints" may represent errors, misinterpretations, or unclear text.  
- Documents include a mix of internal agency communications, newspaper clippings (e.g., *Commercial Appeal*), and legal filings, complicating analysis.  
- Unrelated cases (e.g., Robert Lawrence Russell’s impersonation of federal agents) are excluded as they do not directly relate to MLK’s assassination.

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