</s>(D.243 (REV. 4:15:80) U. S. Department of Justice (MATERIAL MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE) (PEN. FIELD OFFICE FILE Logged FEDERAL BUREAU FOIPA PROCESSED FEDERAL BUREAU N.C. of N.O.L. INVESTIGATION Bureau File Number 44-38961 Scribe "DO NOT DESTROY: HISTOM VALUE" NATIONAL ARCHIVES" SEE INSIDE ENTIRE FILE-REVIEWED See also Nos. SEE INSIDEE FOR HISTORICAL FOR LITIGATION DECLASSIFICATION CLASSIFIED INFORMATION ENCLOSED DO NOT DESTROY HISTORICAL VALUE NATIONAL ACHIVES See Hlgt Setien MARK WALKER 18-32850 2005 RELEASE UNDEREO. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail RCMP and FBI investigations into the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on evidence collected at the Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Key items include matchbooks with "St. Moritz on-the-park" markings, onion skin paper bearing handwritten notes referencing MLK, Rap Brown, and Stokely Carmichael, as well as hotel registry records for guests staying during May 1968. Fingerprint checks, interviews with staff, and cross-referencing of documents linked to James Earl Ray (RAT/RAy) are central to the inquiry. RCMP coordination with FBI and Quebec police involved analyzing hotel room assignments, vehicle records, and safety deposit box checks for Ray. Confusion over suspect identities arises due to conflicting testimonies and descriptions, including references to a "Dodge convertible" and individuals like Michel Roy and Jean-Guy Merineau. Some documents also include unrelated administrative entries, such as hotel reservations spanning 1968–2023 and RCMP reports on non-MLK-related matters.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (RAT/RAy): Suspect in MLK’s assassination; referenced in fingerprint checks, document analysis, and Montreal hotel records.  
- Mr. F.M. Cornta: Individual who provided evidence (onion skin paper and matchbook).  
- Joseph Family: Guests staying at the Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel.  
- René Jallette: Hotel credit manager involved in registry checks.  
- Sgt. Joseph Savage: RCMP security officer handling hotel investigation.  
- Eric Stevo Galt: Subject of RCMP report unrelated to MLK.  
- Donald Bruce Lively (Dallas, Texas): Reported contact with Ray Carson in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  
- Ray Carson: Deported real estate broker last seen in Costa Rica.  
- Michel Roy: Described suspect resembling James Earl Ray; linked to Montreal hotel records.  
- Jean-Guy Merineau: Montreal cocktail bar owner mentioned in RCMP inquiries.  

Key Locations  
- Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel, Montreal, Quebec: Central location for evidence collection, guest records, and room assignments (rooms 4005–4038, 4043–4045).  
- Montreal G.I.S. (General Intelligence Section): RCMP unit managing the investigation.  
- Joliette, Quebec: Mentioned in RCMP reports.  
- Dallas, Texas: Lively’s residence; linked to Ray Carson’s alleged activity.  
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Site of reported contact between Lively and Carson.  
- Miami Beach, Florida: Address referenced in exhibit items.  

Key Events  
- Discovery of matchbooks and onion skin paper with handwritten notes referencing MLK, Rap Brown, and Stokely Carmichael at the Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel.  
- Fingerprint checks and registry reviews of guests staying at the Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel during May 1968.  
- Coordination between RCMP, FBI, and Quebec police for evidence analysis and cross-referencing.  
- Examination of hotel room rentals, vehicle records (e.g., a Dodge convertible linked to stolen property), and safety deposit box checks for Ray.  
- RCMP occurrence report dated April 25, 1968, involving Mrs. Harle Jeunea Corriveau and Eric Stevo Galt.  
- Hotel reservations and guest records spanning 1968–2023, including a "THINGS TO DO" list referencing Martin Luther King Jr.  

Key Organizations  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Conducted hotel investigations, evidence handling, and coordination with FBI and Quebec police.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in broader assassination investigation and Dallas-based inquiries.  
- Montreal G.I.S. (General Intelligence Section): RCMP unit managing the case.  
- Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel: Source of guest records and evidence.  
- Canadian Bibliothèques Association (implied via redacted references).  
- United Cigar Stores, McMaster University, and other local institutions mentioned in guest records.

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