</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-04) FBI Date: Transmit the following in (Type in plantext or code) Via (Priority) PAGE TWO SA 44-1242 RECALL NOTHING REGARDING THIS POLICY. THIS POLICE DOES RECALL NOHING GALT WAS ACCOMPANIED BY ANYONE, THIS POLICO DOES NOT INDICATE GALT WAS. ACCOMPAIED BY ANYONE, CHECK OF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NUEVO LARDEO, MEXICO, MEGATIVE FOR LIFE INSURANCES POLICIY UNDER JAMES EARL RAY OR ANY KNOWN ALIASES. ALL INSURANGE AGENTS ADVISED THEY ONLY MAINTAIN RECORDS ON CURRENT POLICIES ON WHICH THEY ARE COLLECTING PREMIUMS AND RECORDS OF ALL EXPIRED POLICIS WOULD BE MAINTAINED IN MEXICO, D.F. END AND ACK PLS. Approved: Special Agent in Charge. Sent M. Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document consists of declassified U.S. government records from the 1960s, primarily FBI teletype communications and case files related to investigations into civil rights-era crimes, including the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The text includes coded language, redacted sections, and references to surveillance operations, fingerprint analysis, and interagency coordination. Key figures such as James Earl Ray, a suspect in MLK’s assassination, and Rex Bledsoe, an individual under investigation, are mentioned alongside case numbers (e.g., 91-2518, 42-15347) and locations like Texas, Memphis, and Dallas. The records reflect law enforcement efforts to track suspects, manage criminal cases, and address racial tensions during the civil rights movement.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central figure in MLK’s assassination; referenced as a suspect with aliases (e.g., "Eric Starvo Galt," "W.C. Harrison").  
- **Rex Bledsoe**: Suspect arrested in McAllen, Texas, linked to car sales and movements between Dallas and other locations.  
- Law enforcement personnel and agencies involved in case management and surveillance.  

Key Locations  
- **Texas** (McAllen, San Antonio)  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** (linked to MLK’s assassination)  
- **Dallas, Texas** (noted for suspect movements and arrests)  

Key Events  
- Surveillance and tracking of suspects like James Earl Ray and Rex Bledsoe.  
- Interagency communication between FBI offices (e.g., San Antonio, Memphis, Dallas) regarding case updates and intelligence sharing.  
- Fingerprint analysis and latent print identification efforts.  
- Investigations into civil rights-related crimes, including racial disturbances and potential threats to public order.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Central agency conducting investigations, managing case files, and coordinating with field offices.  
- **Local law enforcement agencies** (e.g., Texas police departments) involved in arrests and surveillance.  
- **Civil rights organizations** indirectly referenced through mentions of racial tensions and criminal activities.

MLK Declassified Files

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