</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) F B1 Date: 12-2-68 Transmit the following in AIRTEL A IRMAIL (Type in plantext or code) Via (Priority) TO: SAC, MEMPHIS (44-1987) FROM: SAC. ST. LOUIS (444-775) P RE: MURKIN COST DATA Cost data for St. Louis Division on captioned case for month of 11/68, is as follows: Cost data For St.Louis Division on captioned case for 1. MAN HOURS: REGULAR OVERTIME TOTAL Agent 3 0 3 Clerical 1 0 1 2. MILEAGE - 2 3. UNUSUAL EXPENSE - None 4. PEAK NUMBER OF SA's ON CASE DURING MONTH - 1. Memphis St. Louis HIRD : wma (3) 44.1947-Sulb.B-1570 (3). Suffie HET! Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail administrative communications between FBI field offices (SACs) regarding cost data submissions and case management for investigations related to James Earl Ray's trial. References include newspaper articles about the trial, discussions of witness Alicia Gray and potential associate "Raul," and efforts to discontinue information sharing between divisions. Social security numbers are noted in redacted form.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (convicted of MLK Jr.'s assassination)  
- Alicia Gray (alleged witness or associate)  
- Raul (potential associate, name variations noted)  
- Special Agents in Charge (SACs): Memphis, San Francisco, Tampa, Newark, Charlotte, St. Louis, Albany, New Orleans, etc.  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- San Francisco, California  
- Tampa, Florida  
- Newark, New Jersey  
- Charlotte, North Carolina  
- St. Louis, Missouri  
- Albany, New York  
- New Orleans, Louisiana  
- Seattle, Washington  
- Other U.S. cities referenced in cost data submissions  

Key Events:  
- Discontinuation of monthly cost data submissions between FBI divisions (e.g., Memphis and San Francisco)  
- Investigation into Alicia Gray's employment history at Chase's Lounge (San Francisco)  
- Review of witness testimony and potential associates of James Earl Ray  
- Administrative decisions to mark cases as "RUC" (Routine Unimportant Case) due to lack of leads  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Justice (implied via cost data submissions and case management)  
- Local law enforcement agencies (e.g., San Francisco Police Department, Memphis Division)

MLK Declassified Files

44-me-1987_hs1-852611265_72-02-part_3_of_4.pdf

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