</s>FD-340 (REV. 6-24-69) File No. 44/578-7148 Date Received 4-20-68 From (NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR) (ADDRESS OF CONTRITOR) (CITY AND STATED) By (NAME of SPECIAL AGENT) To Be Returned Yes Receipt given Yes Description: 3 different photosg E No E No 3 different photosg James Earl Rayg, 1 standup pose with Walter T. Rife 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary: The documents consist of multiple FD-340 forms submitted by law enforcement agencies between April 16 and April 29, 1968, detailing photographic evidence related to James Earl Ray and Walter T. Rife. Each entry includes a file number, date received, contributor information, and descriptions of photos or records. References include locations such as Jefferson City, Missouri; Beaver County, California; Memphis; and Birmingham. The forms note the release of documents under Executive Order 14176 in 2025, indicating declassification status. Some entries reference Morris Clayton Staggo and other individuals, though details are incomplete or unclear.  

Key People: James Earl Ray, Walter T. Rife, Morris Clayton Staggo, unnamed contributors and special agents.  

Key Locations: Jefferson City, Missouri; Beaver County, California; Memphis; Birmingham; unspecified locations in Missouri and Pennsylvania.  

Key Events: Submission of photographic evidence related to James Earl Ray and Walter T. Rife; record-keeping for FBI file management; declassification under Executive Order 14176.  

Key Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Missouri Department of Corrections, Beaver County Jail, Sheriff's Office.

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44-pg-578_763522_02-01-part_4_of_8.pdf

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