Summary  
The document is a federal wanted flyer for James Earl Ray, issued by the FBI on April 19, 1968, following a warrant dated April 17, 1968, in Birmingham, Alabama. It details Ray’s alleged criminal history, including convictions for burglary, robbery, forgery of U.S. Postal Money Orders, and operating vehicles without permission. The flyer links him to a murder involving a victim shot during an interstate flight to evade confinement for robbery. The document includes FBI contact information for offices in Albany, New York; Alborne, New Jersey; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and other locations. It references internal case files (e.g., File No. 44-268), administrative records like FD-340 forms, and notes from agents such as Special Agent Kobale. Some sections contain unclear text or formatting errors, including mentions of "NF" and personnel names like Kenneth Frees and Andy Hemmigen.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Subject of the wanted flyer, charged with murder, robbery, and conspiracy.  
- Special Agent Kobale: Mentioned in internal notes related to case file 44-268.  
- Kenneth Frees: Dispatcher at NHU (likely a bureau or unit).  
- Andy Hemmigen: Named in an entry dated April 24, 1968.  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Location of the federal warrant issuance.  
- Albany, New York; Alborne, New Jersey; Albuquerque, New Mexico: FBI office locations listed for contact.  
- U.S. Post Office and Court House locations in various cities (e.g., Albany, New York).  

Key Events  
- Issuance of a federal warrant on April 17, 1968, charging Ray with conspiracy to interfere with constitutional rights and interstate flight to avoid confinement for robbery.  
- FBI investigation notes referencing case file 44-268 and internal records (e.g., FD-340 forms).  
- References to ongoing efforts to track Ray, including notes on his physical description, criminal history, and potential connections to other crimes.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central authority issuing the wanted flyer and managing the investigation.  
- United States Department of Justice: Oversight body for the FBI and federal warrants.

MLK Declassified Files

44-nf-268_749669_02-04-part_2_of_4.pdf

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