man on a card James had at the time of the assassination. "ard given him by the masterful "Raul" who Fay misterious" who was the clen. He has been traced to the City. He had been treated to the Jerry said James brother, "The last hope" in get- quilty is his "last hope" to get- sing to the truth in the events of King. James said this, Jerry said sing to me in the evens James has of this, extremely ing them all the information he has, including the name on the has, in the name of the has. Including the names on the of him by him by "Raoul." given to him by Raoul. of information he knows, Jer- of information He knows, Jet- by Jerry said he is constantly by his name. designed by reporters and of FBI measured by kind of live with it. He says. with it." He has a country nightwatchman at a country club near Chicago at the last and reporters came looking for the and reporters Came looking to JERRY RAY the club asked him to leave. 4+

The documents contain fragmented FBI records and correspondence related to investigations into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and associated individuals. They reference Weldon Grimsley, a Tennessee newspaper editor who allegedly possessed photographs of "Raul" and James Earl Ray, the accused assassin. The FBI sought information about these photos, contacting Grimsley’s son Gregory Grisley to review his father’s belongings. Verification efforts included checking Black residency in Kentucky locations like Marshalls Siding, where MLK-related claims were made. Internal FBI directives mention document management protocols, coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), and requests for further inquiry into potential conspiracies or evidence related to MLK’s assassination. A letter from Otis H. Moore, a retired U.S. Army sergeant, references his provision of information about the assassination to congressional committees and the FBI. The text includes garbled sections and administrative tasks such as xeroxing documents and handling file serials. Another document details Moore’s FOIPA requests for records related to case number 37,751, alleging FBI harassment in Puerto Rico starting in 1967 after he disclosed information about an assassination plot involving MLK. Moore claims the FBI failed to follow up on his disclosures and seeks access to records, including names of individuals involved in conversations about the case. The DOJ memorandum notes that the preliminary investigation into MLK’s assassination was completed with no further action unless directed by the Department.  

Key People  
- Weldon Grimsley (editor of Manchester Times, Tennessee; allegedly possessed photos related to MLK’s assassination)  
- Gregory Grisley (son of Weldon Grimsley; involved in reviewing his father’s belongings)  
- James Earl Ray (accused assassin of MLK)  
- Raul (individual referenced in photos allegedly connected to MLK’s assassination)  
- Otis H. Moore (retired U.S. Army sergeant; alleged FBI harassment and provided information on MLK assassination)  
- Otis Humphrey Moore (individual who submitted FOIPA requests for records related to case number 37,751; possibly same person as Otis H. Moore)  
- Ramon Crespo Nieves, Esq. (attorney representing Otis Humphrey Moore in correspondence with federal agencies)  
- Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Senator Kirk (mentioned as recipients of Moore’s letters seeking congressional involvement)  

Key Locations  
- Nashville, Tennessee (center of investigation involving Grimsley’s belongings)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (FBI office and coordination with DOJ)  
- Knoxville, Tennessee (mentioned in context of a letter and potential witness accounts)  
- Marshalls Siding, Kentucky (location where Black residency was investigated)  
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida (where Gregory Grisley resided after his parents moved)  
- Bayamon, Puerto Rico (residence of Otis Humphrey Moore; location where he submitted sworn statements and correspondence)  
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters of FBI and DOJ; site of administrative communications regarding FOIPA requests)  
- Houston, Texas (location referenced in Moore’s account of an encounter with an individual linked to the assassination plot)  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into Weldon Grimsley’s possession of photos related to MLK’s assassination and James Earl Ray.  
- Review of Grimsley’s personal belongings by his son, including newspaper clippings and letters.  
- Verification efforts regarding Black residents in Kentucky locations tied to alleged MLK-related activities.  
- Internal FBI directives on document management, xeroxing procedures, and coordination with the DOJ.  
- Otis H. Moore’s allegations of FBI harassment starting in 1967 after disclosing information about an assassination plot involving MLK.  
- December 16, 1976: Moore submitted a FOIPA request to the FBI seeking records related to his case number 37,751.  
- January 28, 1977: Moore provided a sworn statement to the FBI, including [SSN REDACTED] and Army serial number, detailing his claims of harassment and involvement in the investigation.  
- June 20, 1977: DOJ memorandum indicates the preliminary investigation into MLK’s assassination was completed with no further action unless directed by the Department.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  
- Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force  
- Select Committee on Assassinations (U.S. House of Representatives)

MLK Declassified Files

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