</s>PAGE FOUR KILL GRUBBS. PHILLIPS CLAIMS THEY "CHASED GRUBS ALL OVER THE COUNTY" BEFORE KILLING HIM. 91-1994-1999. COUNTRY" REPORTEDLY KILLED JOHN OLIVER'TOUNGER AND BOBBY. PITTMAN EASY OF BEELDEN, MISS ... AT MURPHY RESIDENCE, ABOUT NINETEEN SIXTHMAN EAST OF BELDEN, MISS ... AT PURPHY RIDENCE. ABOUT NINEETEN SIXTYTHREE ... THEY BROUGHT TRAILER LOAD OF "BOOZE" TO MURPHY AND WHEN ASKED FOR PAY ME KILLED THEM, SHOT HIMSELF IN STOMACH WITH TWENTY TWO CALIBER, CLAIMED SELF DEFENSE AND SHERIFF FRANK CARTER, WHO WAS CROOKED WITH MURPUY, NEVER EVEN INVESTIGATED CRIME. PHILLIPS CLIMBS MURPRY CAN GETAWAY WITH NEARLY ANTHING, * ALTHOUGH HAS BEEN TOOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PRISON, BUT MAKES MORE MONEY IN PRISON THAN OUT. WHEREVER CHARGED ALWAYS TRY TO BRIDE JURY AND GENERALLY DOES, OR NEVER GETS TO JURY THROUGH BRIDES TO POLICE, SHERIFFF OR JUDGES. PHILLIPPS VISITED HIS MOTHER, MRS. JETTIE L. KEY, FIVE SEVEN FIVE EAST MAIN ST ., BALDWIN, MISS ., FROM ABOUT APRIL EIGHTEEN TO TWENTYNE, LAST, AND TALK AROUND TOWN ABOUT KING SLAYING WAS THAT MURPAY "GOT AWAY WITH ANOTHER ONE." PHILLIPHS HAS NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION BUT BELIEVES MURPERY EITHER WAS INVOLVED IN OR KNOWS WHO KILLED KING AND GOT SOME MONEY OUT OF IT. PHILIPS PERSONALLY FEELS MURPPY AND KKK INVOLVIDED IN MURKIN. END PAGE FOUR 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented records of FBI investigations into Carl Murphy Jr., Robert Wayne Phillips, and related individuals, focusing on bootlegging operations, alleged criminal activities, and potential connections to violent acts. It references Phillips' claims that Murphy "got away with another one" after killing James Grubbs, suggesting involvement in illegal liquor distribution. Murphy is described as a bootlegger with ties to KKK, who allegedly hired J.W. Riley to kill Grubbs. Phillips asserts Murphy may have known the killer of Martin Luther King Jr. and benefited financially from the crime. The FBI sought to determine Murphy's KKK affiliations, his movements, and connections to "Subject Ray," though no direct link to MLK's assassination is confirmed in the text. Records include Murphy's arrest history for liquor violations, his alleged contacts across states, and his status as an armed and dangerous individual.  

The document also contains fragmented records of FBI investigations into potential suspects related to James Earl Ray, including descriptions of individuals and their alibis. It notes that SHIELDS, a white male with specific physical traits, was identified as not matching Raymond's description and has accounted for his whereabouts. References include telegraphic communications between FBI offices regarding sightings of individuals resembling Ray, such as a man in Redding, California, and a Greyhound bus passenger reported to look like Ray. Some sections mention unrelated inquiries, including Bernard Malfast being cleared of suspicion and a mix of garbled text possibly related to other cases. The documents emphasize the FBI's efforts to track potential suspects but lack direct information on Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination or its investigation.  

Key People:  
- Carl Murphy Jr.: Bootlegger accused of hiring J.W. Riley to kill James Grubbs; linked to KKK and potential involvement in MLK's assassination.  
- Robert Wayne Phillips: Informant who claimed Murphy "got away with another one" after killing Grubbs; believed Murphy knew the killer of MLK.  
- J.W. Riley: Alleged hired killer for Grubbs, per Phillips' claims.  
- James Earl Ray (described as a suspect with physical traits including a 2-inch scar under his nose)  
- SHIELDS (white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, blue eyes, described as not matching Raymond's appearance)  
- Bernard Malfast (cleared of suspicion in Dallas-related inquiries)  
- A. Conners (US Army specialist linked to a residence in Long Branch, NJ)  

Key Locations:  
- Tupelo, Mississippi: Murphy's alleged residence and bootlegging operations.  
- Shannon, Mississippi: Area where Phillips may have worked as a runner for Sam Freeman.  
- Memphis, Jackson, and other Southern cities: Sites of FBI investigations and arrests related to liquor violations.  
- Chattanooga, Tennessee  
- Milton, Massachusetts  
- Redding, California  
- San Francisco, California  
- Portland, Oregon  
- Seattle, Washington  
- Dallas, Texas  
- Quinnesec, Illinois  

Key Events:  
- Murder of James Grubbs: Allegedly committed by Murphy's hired killer, J.W. Riley.  
- FBI investigation into Murphy's KKK ties and connections to "Subject Ray."  
- Arrests and convictions for liquor violations involving Murphy and others.  
- Phillips' claims about Murphy's knowledge of MLK's assassination and financial gain from the crime.  
- SHIELDS' alibi for April 1, 1966, and his employment history in Chattanooga and Ohio  
- FBI inquiries into a Greyhound bus passenger resembling Ray traveling from San Francisco to Seattle (April 29, 1968)  
- Investigation into Bernard Malfast's movements and employment in Dallas  
- Tracking of a man in Redding, California, described as possibly Raymond  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into Murphy, Phillips, related criminal activities, and potential suspects linked to James Earl Ray.  
- KKK: Allegedly linked to Murphy through Phillips' assertions.  
- US Army: Mention of A. Conners' service at Fort Monmouth.  
- Greyhound Bus Company: Linked to transportation details in FBI inquiries.

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