</s>Department of Corrections INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION Subject: Escape Attempt - Two Intimates (Conté) Date March 15, 1966 To: My. Harold R. Suenon, Warden After a continued search and still not killing, whether Imato Ray had made good his escape, but still feeling that he could be inside. It seemed that all avail- able places had been searched and the extra efforts placed in my Office during Svenson Instruction, but there were still no signs of Inmate Ray. on the 11-7 shift. Guard Henry Lockett who was on watch in my office, noticed In the Ray's hand covering the will will be the tunnel roof of the officers Dining Room, Officer Lockett captured the imo locked Transformer Room back Control Control Officer of the Dining Room. He had able to remove Room of the door to the room and replace and hide. I had been able to Remove Room from the and after Henry Locket, Imate Ray controlled Entertainer Roof when he was noticed The following Information was taken from the Continent Record of the two Intimates. Sebert, Joseph J.0911 was taken at the Prison on 10-24-16, from Jackson County. He is serving an entrance to escape and wanted from Segregation on 21-11-15. He is 27 years old at this time. He has five conduct violations since arriving. Ray, James Earl (A0016) was recorded at the prison on 3-17-16 St. Louis City. He is saving a sentence of 20 years for Robbery Day, DMI, and 3 years old. He was vehicle w/o positivity 11-21-16 for attempted escape, and released from Sgregation 5-22-21, he has had three conduct violations also arriving. At the time of the present incident Sebert was assigned to work in the Kitchen and Ray was assigned as a J & K Cleaner. B. J. Dany di: Director A.W.O. B. Patry, Jr.or Senior Chard Captain File Extra Copies 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O . 14176

Summary  
The provided documents consist of prison records and classification materials from a correctional facility (likely Missouri State Penitentiary) detailing inmate evaluations, medical reports, work assignments, and administrative data. These records focus on an individual named James B. Ray (also referred to as "Janes R. Ray" or "Ray, James Earl"), including his criminal history, psychological assessments, and institutional classifications. There is no mention of Martin Luther King Jr., the assassination of MLK, or any related investigations. The documents reflect standard bureaucratic practices of the 1960s–1980s, documenting inmate labor performance, medical conditions, and administrative decisions.  

Key People  
- **James B. Ray** (also referred to as "Janes R. Ray" or "Ray, James Earl")  
- **E.B. Lechen** (mother of Ray)  
- **St. Alcon, Illinois** (likely a typo for *St. Louis*)  

Key Locations  
- **Illinois State Penitentiary**  
- **Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary**, Kansas  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary** (implied through classification materials)  

Key Events  
- **1933**: Property crime in Michigan (e.g., burglary or theft).  
- **March 4, 1940**: Offense involving operating a motor vehicle without proper license/registration.  
- **1955**: Conviction for attempting to defraud the U.S. Postal Service of money orders.  
- **July 18, 1968–December 21, 1968**: Military service in the U.S. Army (discharged under honorable conditions).  
- **1973 or 1970**: Release from incarceration (date uncertain due to potential transcription errors).  

Key Organizations  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary** (implied through classification materials)  
- **Illinois State Penitentiary**  
- **Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary**, Kansas  
- **U.S. Army** (1968–1968 service)  

Notes on Inconsistencies  
- **Inmate Number**: "04/16-12" may be a transcription error or typo.  
- **Release Date**: "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176" appears to be an administrative error (e.g., miswritten date or code).  
- **Medical/Psychological Records**: Include terms like "neurocirculatory symptoms," "hypochondriasis," and standardized psychological testing (e.g., C.I-FORM N2, Cornell-Index 416 Score Sheet).  
- **Family Details**: Inconsistent references to Ray’s parents (father deceased in 1947; mother deceased in 1948), with claims of being an only child.

MLK Declassified Files

44-kc-760_404058_169-09-part_2_of_5.pdf

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