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Summary  
The documents detail James Earl Ray’s 1967 escape from Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP), his alleged involvement in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and subsequent legal proceedings. Ray claimed he acted alone but faced scrutiny over his escape methods, including using tools like a hammer and hacksaw to breach prison walls. His brother John Ray is mentioned in connection with prison transfers and potential ties to the case. Ray’s legal battles included appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding his conviction for King’s assassination, claims of innocence, and attempts to secure a fair trial. The Missouri Department of Social Services corresponded with the FBI in 1976, offering assistance in reviewing Ray’s 1967 escape from MSP and its potential connection to the assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (accused of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)  
- John Ray (Ray’s brother; mentioned in prison transfers and legal discussions)  
- Arthur Hanes (lawyer associated with Ray’s case)  
- Klaus Kuhl (writer referenced in civil rights-related documents)  
- Clarence M. Kelley (FBI Director, recipient of Missouri state correspondence)  
- Governor Christopher S. Bond (Missouri governor involved in official communication)  
- DONALD RAY JOHNSON (inmate #10987; escaped from MSP on 4/23/67)  
- RONALD WESTBURG (#71859) (inmate who allegedly assisted Ray’s escape)  
- ALFRED BURKHARDT (bread truck driver reprimanded for procedural failures)  
- GEORGE M. Camp (Deputy Director, Missouri Department of Social Services)  
- Lawrence L. Graham (Director, Missouri Department of Social Services)  
- Edward Paulton (Food Supervisor at NSP)  
- George McMillan (author of a book alleging involvement of prison guards in Ray’s escape and King’s assassination)  
- Raymond Curtis (former MSP inmate cited as a source for McMillan’s allegations)  

Key Locations  
- Kansas City, Missouri (Ray’s recapture and prison escape details; FBI SAC office)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (legal proceedings and trial references)  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP/NSP) (Ray’s incarceration and 1967 escape)  
- Renz Farm (facility where bread deliveries occurred, linked to Ray’s escape)  
- Jefferson City, Missouri (Missouri Department of Social Services and Governor Christopher S. Bond’s office)  

Key Events  
- James Earl Ray’s escape from the Missouri State Penitentiary in 1967 using tools to breach cell walls; alleged involvement in a bread box escape plan with inmate Sany Norrert Resse.  
- Legal proceedings and appeals regarding Ray’s conviction for King’s assassination, including Supreme Court involvement.  
- Inmate J.J. Malone’s account of Ray’s escape plan involving a bread box and prison kitchen access.  
- Reprimands issued to guards for procedural failures during bread truck operations at Renz Farm.  
- Investigation into Ray’s absence from MSP after 4/23/67, with searches finding no evidence of escape but suspicions of concealment.  
- Review of prison records by George M. Camp’s office, concluding Ray’s escape was due to employee negligence rather than complicity by Missouri officials.  
- FBI review of Camp’s findings in 1974, confirming no new information contradicted existing conclusions about Ray’s escapes and prison management.  
- Allegations from George McMillan’s book that prison guards facilitated Ray’s escape and King’s assassination, with Raymond Curtis cited as a source for these claims.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (involved in investigations, legal proceedings, and Missouri state communications)  
- U.S. Department of Justice (USDC) (mentioned in legal appeals and trial contexts)  
- Missouri Department of Social Services (cooperated with FBI on prison escape review; led by George M. Camp and Lawrence L. Graham)  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP/NSP) (managed Ray’s incarceration and escape investigation)  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) (mentioned as a group linked to McMillan’s book and conspiracy theories about Ray’s escape)

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