</s>KRAUT, Gary Lee Page 6 PRIOR RECORD: The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Illinois Correctional The Federal Reserve of Mississippi State Penitentiary has the following record for Mr. K. Kressissi State Penentiary has also the following P.D. Quincy, Ill. 10/8/50 Larcey of Motor Committed to Chabadock Boys' (A.G. 15) Vehicle School Springfield, Ill (A·G. 16) 5/11/60 Patient at Alton State Hospital (Cage 16) 9/17/60 Larcercy of Auto No disposition (Age 16) 9/10/60 Larcery of Auto Shown Hardin, IL (Age 13) 9/18/10) 9 months (Age 12) Mixed robbery where there was $20" was discharged on 4/10/$/05. With at least one other, subject was involved in an 9 months mixed robbery Where there was was used. Chicago, IL 6/18/$65 Criminal Trespass Charge dismissed Chicago, Ill 6/16/65 Auto theft No disposition Chicago, ILL 3/17/$ Auto theft Mason, MO 3/7/66 1/7r. county jail Vandalia, Ill 3/28/66 Thief over $50 75 days titles Deceptive Fraac- St. Farm Vanallala, IL. Ill. 1/6/67 Accepted Theft 6 months; dis- charred $/0/07 St. F.D ., Quincy, ILI. 12/14/67 Forgery/Fife/Free of All charges dis- Avoid Arrest/ Avoid Arrests/ No Driver's License Alessed -13- - <loc_230><loc_760><loc_231><loc_760>2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents reference fragmented government records involving Gary Lee Kraut, a federal prisoner serving a 50-year sentence for kidnapping at California Men’s Colony (CMC), and Vernon Adler, an inmate who provided information about Kraut. Both individuals were investigated in relation to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. FBI records indicate no conclusive evidence linked Kraut or Adler to the murder, with conclusions stating further investigation into Kraut’s connection was unwarranted due to lack of evidence. The text also mentions Windele Spivey, who allegedly claimed a "confession" related to the assassination but was not tied definitively to the crime. Additional records include a 1980s-era routing slip involving FBI offices (e.g., SAC, ASAC), international entities like Ottawa, and legal proceedings related to James Earl Ray’s conviction for MLK’s assassination. The documents reflect incomplete or speculative investigations rather than confirmed connections.  

Key People  
- Gary Lee Kraut: Federal prisoner at California Men’s Colony; investigated for potential ties to MLK’s assassination but not conclusively linked.  
- Vernon Adler: Inmate who provided information about Kraut; no direct evidence tied him to the murder.  
- Windele Spivey: Suspect mentioned in a letter alleging a "confession" related to MLK’s assassination.  
- James Earl Ray: Convicted of assassinating Dr. King in 1968, though conspiracy theories persist about his involvement.  
- SAC (Special Agent in Charge), ASAC (Assistant Special Agent in Charge): FBI officials referenced in administrative records.  
- Legat/LIM: Code names or references to individuals/entities involved in legal or investigative processes.  

Key Locations  
- California Men’s Colony (San Luis Obispo, CA)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (central to MLK assassination and related legal proceedings)  
- Ottawa (international entity referenced in FBI records)  
- New Rochelle, Rapid City, New York City, Seattle, Albuquerque, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Birmingham, St. Louis: Locations mentioned in routing slips and administrative documents.  

Key Events  
- Investigation into Gary Lee Kraut’s potential connection to MLK’s assassination; FBI concluded no further action was warranted.  
- Mention of Windele Spivey’s alleged "confession" related to the murder but no definitive link established.  
- Legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray’s conviction for MLK’s assassination, with ongoing appeals and evidence disputes.  
- Transmission of documents between FBI offices (e.g., Memphis, Ottawa) and external entities via routing slips dated 1980s.  
- Reference to an executive order (E.O. 14176) related to document release or handling.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Domestic Intelligence (FDI)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central to investigations, legal proceedings, and administrative records.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Implied via executive order references.  
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Mentioned in context of evidence handling or international collaboration.

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