</s>2.25 (RV) 4.13.60 2778 3/8-Candy 3 FENDING, INCITATION DO NOT DISTROY H. S. Department of Justice MATERIAL MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE) FIELD OFFICE FILE CUSTOMERATION NO. FEDERAL PROCESSED FEDERAL BUREAU Littles and Allies - Jull-E.B.3.3 FEDEREAL BOREAU FEDERA BUREAUE ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED FOR HISTORICAL of DECLASSIFICATION ALL INFORMATION CORTAINS SECRET IS UNICLASSISTIATI - Addy. - Addy INVESTIGATION - - - Bureau File Number 4/4-3/26/1-3P/61/ Volume Number "DO NOT DESTROY: Serial Number HISTORIAL VALUE, NATIONAL ARCHIVES" 8/8/18-1053 NATIONAL Archives" See also Nos. /CC destroyed pen SAC Startgell 5/4/71 (5/7/1) ea SEE YOU 1 FOR LITIGATIONS See Walf Sectio 2026 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document comprises fragmented and corrupted FBI investigative records from the early 1960s, primarily related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) in 1968. It references James Earl Ray as a suspect, detailing interviews with individuals like Mrs. Gentry and others connected to Ray, including their movements, relationships, and potential ties to the crime. Locations such as Columbia, South Carolina, and establishments like the Red Rooster Bar are mentioned as part of surveillance or witness accounts. The text includes case numbers (e.g., "CO 44-299"), codes (e.g., "MBM/C/OF"), and dates like May 15, 1968, though some sections appear misdated or corrupted. Repeated phrases such as "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176" suggest formatting errors or misplaced text. The document also references unrelated investigations (e.g., Wagner, South Carolina; Fort Gordon, Georgia) and includes garbled names like "JUNE TAYLOR," likely due to digitization issues or original degradation.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Suspect in MLK’s assassination; referenced as a fugitive with potential ties to the crime.  
- Mrs. Gentry: Interviewed regarding her interactions with Ray and others, including claims about his ownership of a Lincoln Continental and use of a Maryland license plate.  
- Miss Dawn Miller: Reported seeing a poster with Ray’s photo and described a man resembling him who purchased a sofa from her using a check signed "David Cooperman."  

Key Locations  
- Columbia, South Carolina: Mentioned as a location tied to Ray or witnesses.  
- Red Rooster Bar: Referenced in the context of surveillance or witness accounts.  
- Washington, D.C.: Linked to Ray’s alleged movements around the time of MLK’s assassination.  
- Fort Gordon, Georgia: Mentioned alongside military personnel and criminal records.  

Key Events  
- FBI efforts to track James Earl Ray post-assassination, including publishing his photo in publications targeting river workers, bakers, and baseball fans (e.g., *Sporting News*).  
- Witness interviews, such as those with Mrs. Gentry and Miss Dawn Miller, detailing Ray’s potential movements and associations.  
- Investigation into "JUNE TAYLOR," possibly an alias or code name for someone connected to Ray, with unclear whereabouts.  
- Surveillance strategies involving fingerprint comparisons with visa applicants in Canada and Mexico.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central agency conducting the investigation, using case numbers and codes to organize records.  
- Local law enforcement agencies: Mentioned in context of surveillance and witness interviews.  

Additional Content  
The document includes unrelated personal letters (e.g., financial discussions, travel plans) that do not pertain to MLK’s assassination investigation. These include a letter addressed to "Magoue" discussing relocation plans and another referencing "Jenny Ray" in Dundee Road, which may be misdirected or misfiled.

MLK Declassified Files

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