</s>44-5-61-1 CLASSIFICATION NO. Volume Number SERIALS 226- -BLDE -1-1.1.2.1-2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.9-4.4-5.5-6.6-7.7-8.8-9.8

Summary  
The document contains fragmented FBI-style case files from the 1950s–1960s, primarily focusing on James Ray (also referred to as Jerry Raynes) and his family members. It includes details about arrests, employment history, medical records, and law enforcement involvement. The text references criminal activities such as armed robbery and murder, with connections to Joseph Elmer Austin. It also notes the subject’s residences in St. Louis, Missouri; Clarence, Missouri; and Des Moines, Iowa. OCR errors and typographical inconsistencies are present, affecting readability. The document appears to be a mix of case files, medical records, and employment data compiled by law enforcement or social services.  

Key People  
- **James Ray** (also referred to as Jerry Raynes): Central subject with alleged criminal ties.  
- **Joseph Elmer Austin**: Linked to the subject’s arrest for armed robbery.  
- **Walter T. Rife**: FBI associate involved in the case.  
- **George Parsons** and **Hazel Hamilton**: Social workers monitoring the subject’s family.  
- **Lucille Ryan**: Identified as the wife/mother of James Ray.  
- **Melba Marie Ryan**, **Carolle**, and **Franklin**: Siblings or children of the subject.  

Key Locations  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Subject’s residence in the 1950s–1960s; employment at Avery or Arvey Corporation and a commercial bakery.  
- **Clarence, Missouri** (Rural Route 1): Residence from August 1961 to 1963.  
- **Alton, Illinois**: Site of the subject’s arrest on August 20, 1959.  
- **Des Moines, Iowa**: Brief residence in early 1940s.  

Key Events  
- **Arrest**: Subject arrested in Alton, Illinois, on August 20, 1959, for armed robbery with Joseph Elmer Austin as an accomplice.  
- **Medical History**: James Ray had a documented epileptic seizure at age 10 (1938).  
- **Employment**: Worked as a laborer at Avery or Arvey Corporation in Chicago, Illinois; employed as a baker in St. Louis around 1959; registered with the Selective Service Board as a student at the American Television School in St. Louis.  
- **Law Enforcement Involvement**: FBI associate Walter T. Rife and social workers George Parsons and Hazel Hamilton tracked the subject’s family for potential criminal or social welfare ties.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Involved in investigations, with references to case files and fingerprint checks.  
- **Selective Service Board**: Registered James Ray as a student.  
- **Social Services Agencies**: Monitored the subject’s family through George Parsons and Hazel Hamilton.  

Additional Notes: The document contains OCR errors (e.g., "NINTEENEEN" instead of "NINETEEN") and inconsistent formatting, reflecting pre-digital record-keeping practices. It references potential criminal networks but lacks conclusive evidence linking the subject to specific crimes beyond armed robbery and murder allegations tied to Joseph Elmer Austin. The text does not directly reference Martin Luther King Jr. or his assassination, though it is part of a broader context of FBI investigations into criminal activities during the 1950s–1960s.

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