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Summary  
The document contains administrative records from Missouri State Penitentiary and federal agencies, including long-distance telephone service logs, inmate files, FBI-related forms, and dental X-rays of James Earl Ray (#00416). References to "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176" appear across multiple entries, indicating inmate release under Executive Order 14176. Paul Osborn Bridgeman (MSP #10134) is detailed in a file outlining his robbery convictions and parole records. FBI agent notes, interrogation forms, and administrative logs from Missouri State Penitentiary and federal agencies are included. A separate section references Bill Gordon Steinhoff’s statement to FBI Special Agent James F. Miller, detailing interactions with inmates George Jones and Gene Jacobs during incarceration. Steinhoff described an escape plan for Jones involving financial transactions and cash concealment in clothing. He also mentioned conversations with Jones about Jimmy Ray’s alleged involvement in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., though no direct evidence or confirmation of Ray’s role was provided.  

Key People  
- Paul Osborn Bridgeman (MSP #10134): Inmate with robbery convictions and parole records.  
- James Earl Ray (#00416): Inmate whose dental X-rays were documented in the file.  
- Clifford W. Edmondon (FBI #273134): FBI agent mentioned in administrative logs.  
- William C. McDonald: Corrections officer involved in inmate record management.  
- Bill Gordon Steinhoff: Former inmate who provided a statement to FBI Special Agent James F. Miller.  
- George Jones: Inmate allegedly involved in escape plans.  
- Gene Jacobs: City Councilman incarcerated at Tennessee State Penitentiary.  
- Jimmy Ray: Allegedly linked to MLK assassination discussions per Steinhoff’s account.  
- Lt. Turner: Missouri State Penitentiary officer.  
- Lt. Stewart: Maximum Security officer at Missouri State Penitentiary.  

Key Locations  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (Jefferson City, Missouri)  
- Tennessee State Penitentiary (Nashville, Tennessee)  
- Control Center and Maximum Security units within Missouri State Penitentiary  
- Federal agencies (e.g., FBI, M.C.I.T.O.F.)  

Key Events  
- Release of inmates under Executive Order 14176.  
- Documentation of Paul Osborn Bridgeman’s criminal history and parole status.  
- Dental examination records for James Earl Ray.  
- Administrative logs of inmate transfers, phone calls, and FBI investigations.  
- Steinhoff’s recruitment by Gene Jacobs to assist in an escape plan for George Jones.  
- Financial transactions involving the transfer of $750 to Steinhoff for facilitating the escape.  
- Concealment of cash in clothing during prison transfers and searches.  
- Discussions between Steinhoff and George Jones about Jimmy Ray’s alleged involvement in MLK’s assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- Missouri Department of Corrections  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Missouri State Penitentiary  
- Tennessee State Penitentiary  
- M.C.I.T.O.F. (Missouri Correctional Institution Technical Operations Facility)

MLK Declassified Files

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