</s>446-686 CLASSIFICATION NO. Volume Number 1-99 Serials DO NOT DO NOT DESTROY FOIPAH# 1220244 ADDER TO THIS FILED Bustrate REAU FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER OC - OKLAHOMA CITY ASSASSINATIONS ASSASSIMATIONS Class/ Case # Sub Vol. Serial # DO NOT DESTROY PRESERVE FOR SELECT 0444 688 1 1 1 99 2/12/164106 2/2/16/14106 RRP0A0A8B16 INVESTIGATION DO NOT EXTROY DO NOT DESTROY DO NOT RESERVE - DO NOT DESTRY LITIGATION 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178 DO NOT DISTROY See Sub A. LITICATION Litigation LIGHTION Litigation LIGHTON

Summary  
The document contains a mix of administrative records and investigative materials related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and associated racial matters. It includes FBI file entries from 1968 detailing descriptions of suspects linked to Memphis and Birmingham, photographic evidence, and case management notes. A memorandum dated April 4, 1968, outlines security precautions for personnel handling the investigation, referencing SAC Teague and ASAC Aderhold. The text also references James Earl Ray and Walter T. Rife, with dates such as March 2, 1955, and mentions photos taken in Mexico during late 1967. Several entries reference file numbers like 44-686-1A and 44-686-1A3, along with descriptions of suspects’ physical attributes, including height, weight, hair color, and build. Some sections note the presence of social security numbers (SSNs) but do not include them explicitly.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Mentioned as a suspect in connection with MLK’s assassination; referenced in photographs dated 1960, 1966, and 1967.  
- **Walter T. Rife**: Identified alongside James Earl Ray in photographic records.  
- **George Moore**: Noted as part of the Racial Intelligence Section at the FBI.  
- **J. Wayne Sturdivan**: Clerk associated with the SAC Oklahoma City.  
- **SAC Teague** and **ASAC Aderhold**: FBI officials involved in case management.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Described as a location linked to suspects; referenced in photographic evidence and suspect descriptions.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Another location associated with suspects; detailed physical descriptions of individuals from this area are included.  
- **Mexico**: Mentioned as the location where photographs of suspects were taken during late 1967.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4, 1968)**: Central to the investigation; referenced in memoranda and case files.  
- **Photographic Evidence Collection**: Includes images of suspects from Memphis and Birmingham, as well as a tee-shirt and shorts with laundry marks.  
- **Security Precautions**: Advised for personnel handling the investigation during critical periods, including weekends.  
- **Suspect Descriptions**: Physical attributes of individuals linked to the case, including height, weight, hair color, and build.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Central to the investigation; referenced through SAC Oklahoma City, SAC Teague, ASAC Aderhold, and Racial Intelligence Section.  
- **Special Agents**: Involved in case management, evidence collection, and security protocols.  
- **U.S. Government**: Implied as the entity overseeing the investigation and declassification of records under Executive Order 14176/14178.

MLK Declassified Files

44-oc-686_sec_001_ser_1-99-part_1_of_8.pdf

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