Summary  
The text details FBI efforts to locate James Earl Ray (alias Eric Starvo Galt), a fugitive sought in connection with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It includes information about Ray’s prison history, alleged amphetamine use, weight fluctuations, and FBI coordination with media outlets to disseminate photographs and press releases. The document references a reward totaling $100,000,000 for information leading to his arrest. It also notes investigative actions such as checking drivers’ license records, contacting law enforcement agencies, and reviewing vehicle recoveries in Jacksonville Division. Mentions of other individuals like Donald James Nissen and unrelated administrative memos are included as part of the document’s content.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray** (alias Eric Starvo Galt)  
- **Leo Barnett** (prisoner at Missouri State Prison, incarcerated in Florida)  
- **Donald James Nissen** (subject of a parole violation case)  
- **Robert E. Gebhardt** (FBI Special Agent in Charge, Jacksonville)  
- **Jasper L. Carter Jr.** (Special Agent, FBI)  

Key Locations  
- **Jacksonville, Florida** (FBI field division)  
- **Missouri State Prison** (Barnett’s incarceration)  
- **Panama City, Florida** (Nissen’s residence inquiry)  
- **Las Vegas, Nevada** (investigative leads)  
- **Reno, Nevada** (Auto Safety Control company)  

Key Events  
- FBI efforts to locate James Earl Ray and secure his apprehension  
- Coordination with media outlets for press releases and photographs of Ray  
- Investigation into Ray’s alleged amphetamine use and weight changes during incarceration  
- Review of drivers’ license records and vehicle recoveries in Jacksonville Division  
- Reward offer of $100,000,000 for information leading to Ray’s arrest  
- Inquiry into Donald James Nissen’s whereabouts and parole violations  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**  
- **Salvation Army** (notified about Ray’s fugitive status)  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**  
- **Local law enforcement agencies** (e.g., Jacksonville Division, Missouri State Prison)

MLK Declassified Files

44-jk-769_739798_01-04-part_8_of_8.pdf

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