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The documents detail an FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s activities surrounding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Key focus areas include Ray’s alleged movements between Milwaukee, Illinois, and Memphis, Tennessee; his use of aliases such as "McGovern," "Ward," and "Eric Stavo Galt"; and financial records tied to a 1966 Chevrolet Fleetside Panel Truck (VIN C2546166340TWD) registered to James M. McGovern. The investigation spans April 1968, with FBI agents like SA Harold L. Robbins and SA John D. O’Connell conducting checks on banks, credit bureaus, and laundromats in Milwaukee, Chicago, Memphis, and Springfield, Illinois. A laundry marking system (Thermo-Seal Cleaning) was analyzed for potential evidence linking Ray to the assassination, though no direct connection is established in the text. The documents also reference unrelated investigations into individuals like Ronald Reagan (linked to a 1966 Chevrolet license plate) and Dennis R. Durland, possibly as a girlfriend of Ray. Military records indicate Ray served in the Army (1946–1948) with a history of misconduct, including drunk and disorderly charges. The case number "44-388" is repeatedly mentioned, likely referring to the FBI’s internal tracking system for the MLK assassination investigation.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray** (primary suspect in MLK’s assassination; used aliases such as "McGovern," "Ward," and "Eric Stavo Galt")  
- **John D. O’Connell** (FBI Special Agent in Charge, Milwaukee)  
- **Harold L. Robbins** (FBI agent involved in financial and movement tracking)  
- **Leonard Naimon** (informant providing details on Ray’s activities)  
- **Dennis R. Durland** (possibly linked to Ray as a girlfriend; no conclusive evidence of involvement)  
- **Ronald Reagan** (mentioned in unrelated license plate context)  

Key Locations:  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** (site of MLK’s assassination on April 4, 1968)  
- **Milwaukee, Illinois, and Wisconsin cities** (Appleton, Neenah, Oshkosh, Berlin, Kaukauna, Menasha, Kimberly, Coloma, Wild Rose, Wautoma, Mortellsville)  
- **Chicago, Springfield, Illinois** (FBI offices involved in the investigation)  
- **Atlanta, Australia, Cameroon, Nigeria** (mentioned in fragmented map references tied to MLK’s residence and church)  

Key Events:  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis  
- FBI surveillance and tracking of James Earl Ray between Illinois, Wisconsin, and Memphis  
- Financial record checks at banks and credit bureaus to trace Ray’s movements  
- Analysis of laundry marking systems for potential evidence linking Ray to the assassination  
- Informant reports on Ray’s activities, including sightings in Milwaukee and Los Angeles  
- Cross-agency collaboration between FBI and local law enforcement (e.g., Appleton P.D., Neenah P.D.)  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** (central agency conducting the investigation)  
- **Local police departments** (e.g., Appleton P.D., Neenah P.D., Milwaukee Police)  
- **Credit bureaus** and regional banking institutions (e.g., First National Bank, Farmers’ Exchange Bank)  
- **Regional law enforcement agencies** involved in tracking Ray’s movements and financial records

MLK Declassified Files

44-mi-388_749561_06-02-part_3_of_8.pdf

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