</s>#004,16 Missouri State Penitentiary E. V. NASH. WARDEN Office of J. T. LAMAR Jefferson City, Missouri Identification & Records The following is a transcript of the record, including the most recent data, as shown in the files of the Bureau of Criminal Identification, Intermediate Reformatory for Young Men concerning our number: FBI No. 306 443 A. Contributor of Fingerprints Name and Number Arrested or Received Charge Disposition Contributor of Fingersprints James Earl Ray 3-28-55 Forg-Govt 7-7-55 3 yrs & #29637 9 mos Army James Earl ray East St. Louis Ill #16 163 129 US Pen James EarlRay 7-19-55 P.O. Laws 3-yrs 9 mos Leavenworth Kans #72,98-L forgo money 1-30-58 OR L-30 -59 Max 1-35-58 cond rel on chg of Po1 Forg POMO PD St Louis Mo James Earl Ray 10-16-56 sup rob steal #1071 & FOA "Spen Jefferson James Earl Roy 3-17-60 TC open mtr veh 20 yrs (20,7,5) City Mo #0016 w/o permission cono) of owner Rob 1st B/M DD. (2 chgs.) 1950 CJ Los Angeles, Calif .; 90 das for burg. 1950 Crim Crt, Los Angeles. Calif .: 2 yrs Prob. for X. represents notations unsupported by finearments 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O . 14176

Summary  
The documents provide fragmented legal and medical records related to James Earl Ray, an inmate at the Missouri State Penitentiary. Legal records detail his convictions for armed robbery (1959), theft (1952), and disorderly conduct (1954), including a 20-year sentence for robbery. Parole attempts in 1960 and 1967 were revoked or denied due to violations or procedural grounds. Legal appeals to the Missouri Supreme Court (1962) upheld his conviction, and subsequent habeas corpus petitions were rejected. Medical records from May–July 1965 describe Ray’s treatment for paroxysmal tachycardia, sinus conditions, and routine lab work. No direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr., the assassination, or related investigations is present in these documents.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted of armed robbery (1959), theft (1952), and disorderly conduct (1954).  
- **Dr. Asel**: Mentioned as a physician treating an inmate named "James Roy e Librium" (possibly a misreference or typo).  

Key Locations  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Ray’s place of birth and location of his 1959 conviction.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Site of Ray’s incarceration from 1959 to at least 1967.  

Key Events  
- **Armed Robbery Conviction (December 17, 1959)**: Resulted in a 20-year sentence at the Missouri State Penitentiary.  
- **Parole Revocation (1960)**: Ray’s parole was revoked due to violations.  
- **Medical Treatment for Tachycardia (May–June 1965)**: Treated with Thoracine and discharged after stabilization.  
- **Sinus Examination (July 1965)**: Revealed rudimentary frontal sinuses with no mucous involvement.  

Key Organizations  
- **Missouri Circuit Court**: Handled Ray’s 1959 robbery conviction.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Institutionalized Ray from 1959 to at least 1967.  
- **Medical Facilities (Undisclosed)**: Conducted chest X-rays, sinus imaging, and lab tests for inmate "Ray."  

Note: No content in these documents references Martin Luther King Jr., the assassination investigation, or related individuals. The records focus solely on Ray’s legal history and medical treatment during incarceration.

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