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Summary:  
The document contains fragmented and partially illegible records related to the investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. It references a white Mustang automobile linked to the crime, with details about its discovery in Memphis and discrepancies in reported distances from the scene. The FBI is mentioned as seizing the car and conducting inquiries, though the narrative includes inconsistencies in timelines and locations. There are mentions of individuals such as T. R. Roproin, John K. Bridges, and police officers in Birmingham and Memphis, with some descriptions of suspects resembling a sketch of a police officer. The text also references James Earl Ray, who is implicated in conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination, including his alleged acquisition of false documents and travel to Canada. Passports, birth certificates, and fake identities are discussed as methods used by Ray to evade detection.  

Key People:  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (assassinated on April 4, 1968)  
- James Earl Ray (implicated in conspiracy theories; allegedly obtained false documents)  
- T. R. Roproin (mentioned as a witness or suspect)  
- John K. Bridges (individual referenced in police inquiries)  
- Lillian Spencer (Toronto travel bureau clerk who filled passport forms for Ray)  
- Paul Bridgman (linked to Ray’s identity fraud activities)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (scene of the assassination)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (police involvement and suspect descriptions)  
- Toronto, Canada (Ray’s alleged use of false documents and travel)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (mentioned in context of FBI operations)  

Key Events:  
- Assassination of Dr. King on April 4, 1968, by a sniper using a 30.06 bullet.  
- FBI investigation into the crime, including car seizures and suspect inquiries.  
- Alleged use of a white Mustang as a getaway vehicle.  
- James Earl Ray’s alleged acquisition of false passports and birth certificates in Canada.  
- Police efforts to track suspects, including descriptions of individuals resembling a police officer sketch.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Police Department  
- Birmingham Police Department  
- Toronto Police Department  
- Canadian immigration authorities (mentioned in context of passport issuance)

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_32-03-part_3_of_3.pdf

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