</s>2 St. 44-775 RIB/ral SPINO said that frequently when this man visited the Halfway Cafe he would come into the shoe repair shop and have his shoes shined. SPINO noted that he no longer has a shooshine boy and had no idea where his old shoe shinee boy could be located. He had no ideas where he was old shoeshine boy would have located quite close to DAILY as he appeared there very frequently over the entire period of time that DAILY had the restaurant. DAILY'S wife left DAILY on at least one occasion and went to the left left DAILLEY at least work that she was in Arkansas. SPINO said apparently they have mended their differences and are again together. 2.1 2 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s associates and family members in Missouri and Illinois during 1966–1968. Key focus areas include Ray’s alleged connections to a restaurant operated by "DAILY" at 1549 South Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis, electrical wiring issues at the property, and conflicts with locals including a shooting incident involving Jason Ray Conway in September 1963. FBI agents interviewed neighbors, property owners, and family members such as Jerry Raynes (Ray’s stepfather) and Rudy Krack (former owner of 4149 West Pine, St. Louis). Financial records for ALBERT PEPPER and CAROL PEPPER were reviewed, including bank transactions and real estate loans. Investigations also tracked Ray’s relatives, including his mother LUCILLE RYAN (died 1961), brother FRANKLIN RAY (killed in an accident near Quincy, Illinois in 1963), and sister CAROL PEPPER. No direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination is made in the text.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Subject of investigation; alleged operator of a restaurant at 1549 South Jefferson Avenue.  
- **Jerry Raynes**: Stepfather of James Earl Ray, resided in Center, Missouri; FBI conducted surveillance on his home.  
- **Jason Ray Conway**: Witness who claimed to have been shot by DAILY (possibly Ray) in September 1963.  
- **Rudy Krack**: Former owner of property at 4149 West Pine, St. Louis, linked to Ray’s past residences.  
- **LUCILLE RYAN**: James Earl Ray’s mother; died in St. Louis in 1961.  
- **FRANKLIN RAY**: Brother of James Earl Ray; killed in an automobile accident on October 1, 1963, near Quincy, Illinois.  
- **CAROL PEPPER**: Sister of James Earl Ray; married to ALBERT PEPPER.  
- **ALBERT PEPPER**: Husband of CAROL PEPPER; resided in Maplewood, Missouri.  
- **JERRY RAY/JOHN LARRY RAY**: Relatives of James Earl Ray; investigated for their whereabouts and potential connections.  

Key Locations  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Site of the restaurant operated by DAILY (possibly Ray) and associated properties including 1549 South Jefferson Avenue and 4149 West Pine.  
- **Center, Missouri**: Home of Jerry Raynes; FBI conducted surveillance on his residence.  
- **Clarence, Missouri**: Mentioned as a location where Ray lived with Ruby Carpenter.  
- **Quincy, Illinois**: Location of Franklin Ray’s accident and CAROL PEPPER’s father’s farm.  
- **Maplewood, Missouri**: Residence of CAROL PEPPER and ALBERT PEPPER.  
- **Alameda Street, Missouri**: Former residence of the HOLTZ family, linked to property ownership.  

Key Events  
- **Electrical wiring issues at 1549 South Jefferson Avenue**: DAILY (possibly Ray) required rewiring costing $240.  
- **Shooting incident in September 1963**: Jason Ray Conway claimed he was shot by DAILY, possibly Ray.  
- **FBI interviews and property checks**: Agents interviewed neighbors, property owners, and family members to track Ray’s movements and associations.  
- **Residence surveillance**: FBI conducted spot checks on Jerry Raynes’ home in Center, Missouri, noting no unusual activity.  
- **April 22, 1968**: Investigation into Franklin Ray’s death confirmed via local reports; his car was found off the Quincy Memorial Bridge.  
- **Bank records (April 1968)**: Financial transactions for ALBERT and CAROL PEPPER’s account at Manufacturers Bank and Trust Company were reviewed.  
- **Real estate loan details**: Property purchase in St. Louis County, Missouri (Book 1952, Page 167), linked to a $500 check dated August 23, 1967.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted all investigations, including interviews, financial record checks, and death certificate reviews.  
- **Manufacturers Bank and Trust Company**: Provided banking records for ALBERT and CAROL PEPPER.  
- **St. Joseph’s Croatian Catholic Church**: Mentioned in relation to CAROL PEPPER’s potential employment with "Head Start."  
- **Ninth District, St. Louis Police Department**: Involved in property checks and inquiries.

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