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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities from 1950–1968, focusing on his criminal history, potential associations with Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and movements in Chicago. Ray’s 1952 robbery arrest in Chicago involved a shooting by Captain George Green during apprehension. FBI records from May 1968 reference this incident, while later investigations (April 1966–April 1968) tracked Ray’s residences, employment history, and vehicle registrations, including a 1958 Pontiac and 1963 Chrysler linked to his Winthrop Harbor, Illinois address. The FBI also examined property records in Chicago, such as 61 East Cedar Street and 2725 North Pine Grove, and interviewed residents like Ralph Nathanson and Louis Supreme regarding Ray’s alleged presence. Separate inquiries into a black bag containing $200,000 cash and Martin Luther King Jr.’s chauffeur, Kelly Williams, were conducted by industrialists and government contacts, including Robert F. Bennett and Senator Wallace Bennett. These efforts included verifying identities through credit bureaus, driver’s license checks, and background investigations of individuals like Harold Rainville and Ralph Kunstadter.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in MLK’s assassination; investigated for robbery (1952), property ties in Chicago, and vehicle registrations.  
- **Captain George Green**: Chicago Police Department officer who shot Ray during 1952 apprehension.  
- **Ralph Nathanson**: Property owner at 2025 North Sedgwick; interviewed regarding Ray’s presence.  
- **Louis Supreme**: Former owner of 2775 North Pine Grove, recalled renting a rooming house to Ray (1951–1952).  
- **Robert F. Bennett**: Industrialist who reported discussions about King’s chauffeur carrying $200,000 in a black bag.  
- **Senator Wallace Bennett**: Attended dinner where information about King’s chauffeur was shared.  
- **Harold Rainville**: Administrative Assistant to Senator Everett Dirken; linked to threats against Dirken.  
- **Ralph Kunstadter**: Pediatrician who mentioned a former chauffeur for King and threats against Dirken.  

Key Locations  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Key locations include 61 East Cedar Street (alleged Ray residence), 2725 North Pine Grove (rooming house), and neighborhoods like Old Town, Hyde Park, South Elgin, and North Water Street.  
- **Winthrop Harbor, Illinois**: Address linked to Ray’s vehicle registration in 1967.  
- **Kellerville, Illinois**: Site of 1955 U.S. Post Office burglary involving Ray.  
- **Chicago Credit Bureau**: Checked for property ownership or residency ties to Ray.  
- **Amalgamated Bank (Chicago)**: Involves investigation into William Ferber/Willian Farbers.  

Key Events  
- **Robbery and apprehension of James Earl Ray in Chicago, 1952**: Ray was shot by Captain George Green during arrest; medical records from Cook County Hospital and Bridwell Hospital lacked injury details.  
- **FBI investigations (April 1966–April 1968)**: Tracked Ray’s movements, employment history, and property ties in Chicago, including interviews with residents and property managers.  
- **License plate checks**: Identified Ray as a registered driver with multiple vehicles, including a 1958 Pontiac and 1963 Chrysler.  
- **Discussion among industrialists (April 1966)**: Concerns about King carrying $200,000 in a black bag due to threats of robbery or assassination.  
- **Dinner party investigation**: Senator Wallace Bennett and others discussed King’s chauffeur and cash transportation; Charles Barr of Standard Oil Company was contacted for information.  
- **Chicago Police Department procedures (April 1968)**: Outlined protocols for fingerprinting unidentified bodies, emphasizing identification of Ray if found.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted primary investigations into Ray’s activities and associations.  
- **Cook County Jail (Illinois)**: Recorded Ray’s 1952 robbery arrest and release under Executive Order 14176.  
- **Chicago Credit Bureau**: Checked for property ownership or residency ties to Ray.  
- **Illinois State Penitentiary (Pontiac)**: Site of Ray’s alleged incarceration and inmate interactions.  
- **Standard Oil Company of Indiana**: Contacted by Robert F. Bennett for information on King’s chauffeur.  
- **Amalgamated Bank (Chicago)**: Involved in investigation into William Ferber/Willian Farbers.  
- **Postal Inspector’s Office (Kellerville, Illinois)**: Handled 1955 post office burglary case involving Ray.

MLK Declassified Files

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