</s>Specimens received from Newark, 4/13/68 Q134 Enrollment Form of the Locksmithing Institute, Little Falls, N. J ., dated 7/31/67, in the name "Eric S. Galt" Q135 "Confidential Information" form of the Locksmithing Institute, bearing the signature "Eric s. GALT" Result of examination: The "Eric 5. Gait" signatures on Q128, Q130, Q131, Q132 and Q132 were prepared by the writer of the signatures in this name appearing on items previously submitted in this case. The written impressions appearing on Q127, Q128, q130, q131, Q132 and q132 were found to be the same style of type but the lack of identifying defects precluded all determination as to whether the same typewriter prepared all the types of typewriter are not specified. noted between the impressions on the signatures were The style of type appearing on these specimens conforms to a standard for Royal pica type of type spaced ten letters to the inch. The single type also appears on a typewriter sold under the Single type. It was determined that the hand printing appearing the Q133 order blank and the Q134 enrollment form was pre- pared by the same individual. No question hand printing appears on the other items received. Indented impressions were noted on the reverse side of the Q128 letter. The names "Ray" and "Galt" and "Rily" and numerals "ET6323" were some of the notations interpreted on this item. A photograph of the indented writing is enclosed for the information of los Angeles. The submitted evidence has been retained. Page 2 D-560665 JK - 44 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into JERRY WILLIAM RAY, his brother JAMES EARL RAY, and their alleged connections to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Jerry Ray, a maintenance worker at Sportsman Country Club in Northbrook, Illinois, was surveilled due to media attention on his brother James, who was linked to MLK’s assassination. FBI records include interviews with Jerry Ray, who denied knowledge of James’s activities post-escape from prison and stated he believed James was either dead or out of the country. The documents reference James Ray’s alleged involvement in the assassination, including potential payments for the act, though no direct evidence is provided. Family members such as Carol Pepper (sister of Jerry) and Susan Jane Ryan Donian (James’s sister) are mentioned, along with FBI efforts to track James’s movements, including hotel records in St. Louis, Missouri. Administrative notes include typewriter analysis, camera serial numbers, and surveillance details from Glenbrook Patrol Service. Social Security numbers are noted but not included in the summary.  

Key People  
- **JERRY WILLIAM RAY**: Maintenance worker at Sportsman Country Club; interviewed by FBI regarding his brother James Earl Ray’s alleged ties to MLK’s assassination.  
- **JAMES EARL RAY**: Brother of Jerry Ray; subject of FBI investigation for potential involvement in MLK’s assassination, including allegations of payment for the act.  
- **CAROL PEPPER**: Sister of Jerry Ray; mentioned as a relative with connections to James Earl Ray.  
- **SUSAN JANE RYAN DONIAN**: Sister of James Earl Ray; provided family details and contact information for relatives.  
- **WALTER RIFE**: Prison associate of James Earl Ray; last known contact in 1954.  
- **RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN**: Owner of Sportsman Country Club; provided employment records for Jerry Ray.  
- **MARGUERITE WELCH**: Personnel manager at Sportsman Country Club; supervised Jerry Ray’s work.  
- **THOMAS S. BUCKLIN**: Director of Glenbrook Patrol Service; oversaw nightly surveillance of Jerry Ray.  

Key Locations  
- **Sportsman Country Club**, Northbrook, Illinois: Employment location for Jerry Ray; subject of FBI surveillance.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Home address for James Earl Ray and his family; location of hotels and taverns referenced in FBI records.  
- **Quincy, Illinois**: Birthplace of Jerry Ray; residence for some family members.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Site of FBI interviews and employment records for Jerry Ray.  
- **North Shore Country Club**, Glenview, Illinois: Previous workplace for Jerry Ray (1962–1964).  

Key Events  
- **April 1968**: FBI inquiries into Jerry Ray’s background following media attention on James Earl Ray and potential links to MLK’s assassination.  
- **FBI Interviews**: Jerry Ray denied knowledge of his brother’s activities, stating he had not seen James since 1964.  
- **Surveillance**: Glenbrook Patrol Service conducted nightly checks on Jerry Ray at Sportsman Country Club.  
- **Handwriting Analysis**: FBI examined postcards addressed to Susan Jane Ryan Donian and Carol Pepper, concluding they were not written by John Ray.  
- **FBI File Numbers**: References to case numbers (e.g., 68-102) and dates (1967–1968) in investigative records.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance, interviews, and investigations into Jerry Ray, James Earl Ray, and their alleged connections to MLK’s assassination.  
- **Glenbrook Patrol Service**: Provided security for Sportsman Country Club and monitored Jerry Ray’s movements.  
- **Sportsman Country Club**: Employed Jerry Ray; subject of FBI surveillance.  
- **Chicago Police Department**: Maintained records on James Earl Ray’s arrests (e.g., 1952 robbery conviction).  
- **Cook County Jail and Illinois State Penitentiary, Joliet, Illinois**: Locations of James Earl Ray’s prior incarcerations.

MLK Declassified Files

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