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Summary  
The text contains a collection of **FBI telegrams** from May 3, 1968, detailing an investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and related activities. The central focus is on **James Earl Ray**, who was later convicted for MLK’s murder. Key elements include a grand jury indictment in Memphis, Tennessee, photographic evidence of Ray, credit card investigations, and coordination across multiple locations to track suspects. The documents emphasize Ray’s status as "ARMED AND DANGEROUS" and reference potential accomplices such as Bobby Ash and Jim Bradley.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted for MLK’s assassination; referenced in photographs, credit card records, and suspect lists.  
- **Bobby Ash** and **Jim Bradley**: Inmates at Missouri State Penitentiary linked to the investigation.  
- **Carol Pepper**: Relative of Ray who expressed doubts about his guilt.  
- **Carl Drake**: Former prison friend of Ray, claimed Ray had access to a machine gun.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of the grand jury indictment and FBI coordination.  
- **St. Louis, Denver, Los Angeles, Washington**: Locations where FBI tracked suspects and gathered evidence.  
- **Mexico** and **California**: Locations referenced in photographic evidence of Ray.  

Key Events  
- **Grand Jury Indictment (May 7, 1968)**: Shelby County Grand Jury indicted James Earl Ray for first-degree murder.  
- **Photographic Evidence Release**: FBI distributed two photographs of Ray to aid identification.  
- **Credit Card Investigation**: Discrepancies noted between a credit card signature and Ray’s handwriting.  
- **Suspect Monitoring**: FBI tracked Ray via license plates, gas station purchases, and travel patterns.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted the investigation, coordinated with local law enforcement, and analyzed evidence.  
- **Shelby County Grand Jury**: Indicted Ray for MLK’s murder.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Location of inmates Bobby Ash and Jim Bradley.

MLK Declassified Files

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