</s>6/6/68 AIRTEL AIRMAIL TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (44-38861) FROM: SAC, HOUSTON (44 -3089) RE: MURKIN (00: Memphis) Re Kansas City teletypne 6/3/68; Atlanta teletype 6/4/68, Miami teletypes 6/4 and 5/66; Butel 6/68. For information Charlotte re Atlanta teletype 6//68 reflects on RAHON GEORGE SHEYD, whose passport photo may be that of subject Ray, obtained a British Commonwealth passport on 4/2/66 in applying for a British passport following on 4-4/66. In applying for an American passport photo following black hair (brown eyes) residing 160 Dundas, Toronto, Canada, which is cheap roaming house where SNEYD resided since April, which is Pro-American, could not make positive identification of those SNEYD as RAY near near house, and travel agency records travel agency near near home, and traveled agency records indicate SNEYd 3/68? would return 5/23/68." Re Atlanta teletypene 6/6&68 requested Miami review Eastern Airlines (EAL) flights 320 and 328 for daily flights from Atlanta to Toronto, and flight 100 daily from Atlanta to Montreal. - Bureau 1- Atlanta (4-4-2886) (info) - Memphis (info). - Miami (info)-44-1854) 1- Charleston 44/1854-65 - Houston SEARCHED JSW-mee SERIALIZED JUNS 1968 FBI - MIAMI Jellicom 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains coded flight information and tracking details related to James Earl Ray (JER), a fugitive linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It references FBI efforts to monitor his movements through international airports in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, including flights involving Transair Limited, National Airlines, British West Indian Airways, and Air Canada. The text includes dates between April 1968 and June 1968, noting Ray's travel patterns, potential connections to London, Lisbon, and Toronto, and mentions disputes between the FBI and Scotland Yard over his whereabouts. It also references a disputed article in *El Mundo* (Cuba) alleging CIA involvement in his escape. The FBI sought information on Ray’s passport use, ticket purchases, and possible associates like Paul A. Daniels, a London-based supplier of mercenaries.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (JER): Fugitive linked to MLK's assassination; tracked by FBI for international travel.  
- David N. Jellison: FBI special agent involved in monitoring Ray’s movements.  
- Albert Reiss: Inspector with Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in Miami.  
- Paul A. Daniels: London-based individual described as a supplier of mercenaries.  
- Charles Grizzo: Ray’s brother-in-law, mentioned as an intermediary for travel arrangements.  

Key Locations:  
- Miami, Florida: FBI field office; key hub for tracking Ray’s travel and ticket purchases.  
- Toronto, Canada: Mentioned as a stop during Ray’s flight itinerary.  
- London, England: Central to Ray’s alleged movements post-assassination; linked to Scotland Yard disputes.  
- Lisbon, Portugal: Noted in connection to Ray’s travel and potential arrest.  
- Winnipeg, Canada: Transair Limited operations referenced in flight tracking.  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s international travel routes (April–June 1968).  
- Dispute between FBI and Scotland Yard over Ray’s movements post-assassination.  
- Mention of Ray’s fingerprints found on a rifle used in the assassination.  
- Reference to an article in *El Mundo* (Cuba) alleging CIA assistance in Ray’s escape.  
- FBI efforts to obtain ticket records and verify Ray’s passport use.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central agency coordinating tracking and intelligence on Ray.  
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): Involved in monitoring Ray’s travel and legal status.  
- British West Indian Airways, Air Canada, Transair Limited: Airlines referenced in flight tracking.  
- Scotland Yard: Engaged in disputes over Ray’s movements and potential CIA involvement.

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