</s>2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 44-387 Volcane Number NATIONAL ARCHIVES HISTORICAL VALUE. HISTORYAL VALUE, DO NOT DESTROY. see Mex of FEDERAL BUJREAU Section #4145 FEDERIAL BUREAU FENDING LITIGATION of FEDESTIGATION VOL. II. #4146 THru PENDING Litigation DO NOT DISTROY. DO NOT DESTROY DO NOT DestroY DO NOT DESTROY. Pending Litigation. Pending LITigation. DO NO.1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43-44-45-46-46. FOR THIS FORGICAL DECLASSIFICATION

Summary  
The document contains fragmented information related to an FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s alleged involvement in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which occurred on April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. It references Ray’s escape from prison in 1967, his movements post-escape, and financial transactions linked to an alias, "Eric S. Galt." The text also mentions a secret indictment by a Shelby County Grand Jury in 1968 and legal proceedings against Ray for first-degree murder. Additionally, it includes details about the rifle used (a .30-06 Remington Model 690) and the location of the shooting (4292 South Main Street). The document appears to be a law enforcement report with incomplete or corrupted text, likely from the 1960s–1970s.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted for King’s assassination in 1969; former inmate at Missouri State Penitentiary who escaped in 1967.  
- **Eric S. Galt**: Alias linked to Ray, associated with financial transactions and correspondence.  
- **Joseph H. Gamble**: U.S. Commissioner who filed a complaint against Ray for evading confinement.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of the Lorraine Motel where King was assassinated.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Bank transactions and hotel stays linked to Eric S. Galt.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Travel records mentioned in financial documents.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Registration details for a 1966 white Mustang vehicle.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.** (April 4, 1968): Occurred at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis; attributed to Ray’s gunfire from a bathroom window.  
- **FBI Investigation**: Surveillance and tracking of Ray post-escape, including financial records and correspondence tied to "Eric S. Galt."  
- **Secret Indictment** (1968): Shelby County Grand Jury charged Ray with first-degree murder.  
- **Legal Proceedings**: Ray’s 1969 trial and conviction, though the document’s fragmented nature leaves some details unclear.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted surveillance and investigations into Ray’s activities.  
- **Bank of America** (Hollywood Branch): Involved in financial transactions linked to Eric S. Galt.  
- **Home Service Laundry and Dry Cleaners** (Los Angeles): Mentioned in payment records for services rendered to GALT.

MLK Declassified Files

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