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Summary  
The document contains FBI records detailing James Earl Ray’s criminal history, aliases, physical description, and connection to a murder investigation linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Ray was charged with conspiracy to interfere with constitutional rights (Title 18, U.S. Code §241), interstate flight to avoid prosecution for robbery (Title 3, U.S. Code §107), and murder involving a shooting where "thee" was shot (likely referring to MLK). Federal warrants were issued on April 17, 1968, in Birmingham, Alabama, following the assassination. Ray’s aliases include Eric Starvo Galt, W.C. Herron, Harvey Lawyer, James McBride, and others. His criminal record includes burglary, robbery, U.S. Postal Money Orders, and armed offenses. The FBI conducted investigations into associates such as Walter Terry Rife, John Ray (Ray’s uncle), and Monan Lee Crawford, noting untraceable individuals and potential connections to car dealerships and rental agencies. A James Wray in Florida was noted with a redacted social security number.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Charged with murder (presumed MLK assassination), listed as armed and dangerous; aliases include Eric Starvo Galt, W.C. Herron, Harvey Lawyer, James McBride, James O'Connor, James Walton, John Willard, Jimy "Jimmy."  
- **Walter Terry Rife**: Associated with Ray; checked in Illinois but found untraceable.  
- **John Ray**: Brother of Early Day (Ray’s uncle); described as having a temper and potential criminal ties.  
- **Harvey Edward Lohmeyer**: Interviewed in California; identified Walter Terry Rife but not James Earl Ray.  
- **Monan Lee Crawford** and **Darlene Crawford**: Siblings of Walter Terry Rife; checked for location but found untraceable.  
- **James Wray**: Individual with redacted social security number, noted as resembling Ray.  

Key Locations  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Site of the murder investigation (linked to MLK’s assassination); warrant issuance location.  
- **Jefferson City, Missouri**: Related charges and arrest attempts.  
- **Quincy, Illinois**: Birthplace of James Earl Ray; associated with Walter Terry Rife and John Ray.  
- **Harrisburg, Illinois**: Agencies checked for Monan Lee Crawford and Darlene Crawford.  
- **San Jose, California**: Location of Harvey Edward Lohmeyer’s interview.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Mentioned in checks on car dealers and rental agencies.  

Key Events  
- FBI issued warrants for James Earl Ray (April 17, 1968) for murder and interstate flight to avoid prosecution for robbery.  
- Springfield FBI office investigated associates of Ray, including Walter Terry Rife and John Ray.  
- Interviews with Harvey Edward Lohmeyer in California linked Ray to Quincy, Illinois, and potential accomplices.  
- Checks on car dealers, rental agencies, and flight personnel for sightings of Ray; bank robbery investigation ruled out Ray as suspect.  
- Federal warrant issued April 20, 1968, for conspiracy and robbery charges; arrest attempt in Jefferson City, Missouri, on July 20, 1967.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central to the investigation, issued warrants, conducted interviews, and checked associates.  
- **United States Department of Justice**: Involved in federal warrant issuance and legal charges.  
- **Illinois State Board of Probation and Parole**: Mentioned in context of criminal records for John Ray.  
- **Dealers Transit Inc.**: Noted James Wray’s blacklisted status due to unreliability.

MLK Declassified Files

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