</s>A TALENTE Mr. Bicchol Mr. Dichela Mr. C. Corrour Mr. Correol Mr. Conner Mr. Corned Mr. P. Bock Mr. Ferti Mr. Travid STATE C2 Mr. David URGENT 5-3-63 - Mr. Todd To DIRECTOR (44-33861) Telea P. Miss Candy FROM LEGAT MEXICO CITY NO. 214.5/1 MURKIN. REMYCAB AND BUCAB MAY ONE LAST. RE EXTENT OF PUBLICITY COVERAGE: FOLLOWING POLICE AGENCIES IN MEXICO CITY HAVE RECEIVER VOLUME DISTRIBUTION OF WANTED FLYERS IN SPANISH AND IDENTIFICATION ORDERS: METROPOLITAN POLICE OF MEXICAN CITY; FEDERAL JUECIAL POLICE of MEXICA; FEDERAL FISCAL POLICE; FERALDAL SECURITY POLICE: MEXIGAN IMMIGRATION. LAST FOUR FISCALS HAVE NATION WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPRESENTATIVES IN ALL PARTS OF COUNTRY TO WHICH DISSEMISEMATION MADE. IN ADDITION, SEPARATE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH DESCRIPTIVE MATERIAL FURNISHED TO AGENCIES AND SOURCES AND, ON APRIL TWO TWO LAST, FORWARDED BY CONSULAR CIRCULAR TO ALL U.S. CONSULATES IN MÉXICO, INCLUDING CONSULATE AT MERIDA, YUCATAN, YUACAPEHE, WHICH COVERS ENTIRE PENINSULA ON GULF OF MÉxICO, INCLUDING CAMPCHE, CANFECHE . CIRCULAR 44-1987-Seb-15-51 nig. M.M.N. 3 Heather 2019 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail international investigative efforts related to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on suspects such as James Earl Ray, Joseph Claude Edwards, and Eric S. Galt. U.S. and Mexican authorities collaborated to track fugitives, including distributing Spanish-language wanted flyers and photographs to law enforcement agencies in Mexico City, Campeche, Guadalajara, and Ciudad Oregon, Sonora. Investigations in Mexico involved interviews with bus drivers Jose Avalos and Enrique Mejia, who were associated with a suspect’s route to Guadalajara. An anonymous letter from Hamilton, Ontario, prompted inquiries into San Pedro (Martir), DF, where locals reported no North American visitors matching the suspect’s description. The FBI sought guidance on photo dissemination strategies in Mexico, noting risks of media exposure. In Canada, RCMP conducted searches for suspects linked to MLK’s assassination, including checks on postal orders and passport applications during specific timeframes. Investigations also examined James E. Girod, a California resident with a criminal record, and Daniel David Kennedy, arrested in Mexico and linked to potential ties to Ray. The FBI concluded Joseph Claude Edwards was not connected to the assassination after verifying his SSN and employment history, though he remained under scrutiny due to motel records in Memphis. Additional sections reference unrelated inquiries into anonymous threats, border crossings, and missing persons in Mexico, with some leads dismissed as unverified.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray** (suspect in MLK’s assassination)  
- **Joseph Claude Edwards** (investigated for potential involvement)  
- **Eric S. Galt** (linked to "Ray" via identification)  
- **Bernard Halfant** (registered guest at Maria Cristina Hotel, Dallas, linked to MLK inquiries)  
- **MELVILLE EUGENE GIBSON** ("Colonel" Jim Gibson, denied knowledge of assassination plot but admitted drunken call about Guatemala)  
- **Daniel David Kennedy** (arrested in Mexico, linked to Ray)  
- **James E. Girod** (California resident with criminal record, suspicious car/rifle sale in Mexico City)  
- **Paulino Jarquin** (allegedly discussed "subject" with American tourist in Guatemala)  
- **LEVESQUE** (motel staff member describing Edwards’ appearance)  
- **Mr. Gilles GAGNE** (hotel registration clerk in Quebec)  

Key Locations  
- **Mexico City**, **Campeche**, **Guadalajara**, **Ciudad Oregon, Sonora**  
- **San Pedro (Martir), DF** (Ontario inquiry location)  
- **Dallas, Texas**, **Memphis, Tennessee** (motel records and suspect checks)  
- **Guatemala City**, **Elgin Apartments**, **Cuicilico Ruins**, **Copilico Alto/Bajo**  
- **Guasimopa, Sonora**, **Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco**, **Tapachula, Chiapas**  
- **Montreal**, **Toronto**, **Siena, Italy** (records and checks conducted)  

Key Events  
- Distribution of Spanish-language WANTED flyers for suspects in Mexico.  
- FBI request on photo dissemination strategy for Mexico, noting media exposure risks.  
- Investigation into Bernard Halfant’s potential ties to MLK-related activities.  
- RCMP searches in Canada for suspects linked to MLK’s assassination, including passport reviews.  
- Arrest of Daniel David Kennedy in Mexico and subsequent FBI inquiries.  
- Verification of Joseph Claude Edwards’ SSN and employment history, leading to conclusion he was not connected to the assassination.  
- Rumors and allegations about James Earl Ray’s involvement in planning MLK’s assassination.  
- Investigation into anonymous letters from Hamilton, Ontario, linked to Mexican locations.  
- Search for suspects in Guatemala City and near Elgin Apartments.  
- Firestone Tire records review related to Mustang tire purchase in Puerto Vallarta.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**  
- **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)**  
- **Mexican Federal Judicial Police**, **Federal Fiscal Police**, **Immigration Services**  
- **U.S. Consulates in Mexico** (including Merida, Campeche)  
- **Local law enforcement in Texas, California, and Canada**  
- **Guatemalan Authorities**, **Mexican Immigration Officials**  
- **Firestone Tire Company**

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