</s>ME 44-1987 CONTRIBUTOR OF NAME AND ARRESISTED CHARGE DISPOSITION FINGERPRINTS NUMBER OR RECEIVED State Peni- James E. Ray 7/7/2/55 tentiary 191211 1952 in robery 1 to 2 years 3/12/54 Pontiac, Ill. 19121 1962 in transfer 3/13/54 Pontiac. Ill. from Joliet disccharged 50 Edwards - James Earl 8/30/54 burglary ville, Ill .- Ray #2640 8/23/55 & larceny PD Hannibal James E . Ray 3/23 /55 investigation Missouri #40714 of breaking & of breaking and entering Post Missouri Office State High- James Earl 3/3/55 cashing released to way Patrol- Ray #FB-3376 stolen post- Postal Inspoc- Macon, Mo. Ray #B-33776 stalen money tor Kansas City or orders Mo, 3/24/44/24 USM Kansas USM Earl 3/28/55 forgery sentenced to 15 City, No. Ray #12018 3/29/55 forgery Postal Sentenced to custody City, Mo ., 3/7 /55, 3 years City No. James Earl 3/ 28/55 forgery - 3/17/55, 2 years<loc_735><loc_590><loc_914><loc_605><loc_735><loc_605>City No ., Ray #29667 Government Attorney General 3/9 months U. S. Peni - tentitary James Earl James Earl <loc_433><loc_650>7/27/55

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented records of arrests, charges, and personal details associated with James Earl Ray (J.E. Ray), including multiple convictions for burglary, larceny, and forgery between 1952 and 1960. It references his aliases, such as "James Earl Ray" and "Earl E. Ray," and includes dates of birth (March 10, 1928) and physical descriptions (height: 5'10", weight: 163–174 pounds). The text also lists various locations, including Pontiac, Illinois; St. Louis; Kansas City, Missouri; and others, along with case numbers, charges, and disposition details. A line mentions "KELLER, DR. MARTIN LUTHER, JR. - SHOOTING 22, 34," which appears to be an error or misattribution, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not involved in any shooting related to his assassination.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (J.E. Ray)  
- KELLER, DR. MARTIN LUTHER, JR. (possibly a misattributed reference)  

Key Locations:  
- Pontiac, Illinois  
- St. Louis  
- Kansas City, Missouri  
- Other unspecified locations  

Key Events:  
- Arrests and convictions for burglary, larceny, forgery, and robbery between 1952 and 1960  
- Mention of a shooting incident (likely unrelated or misattributed)  

Key Organizations:  
- U.S. Postal Service (references to stolen money, forged orders)  
- Law enforcement agencies (e.g., PD, State Penitentiary, FBI)

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44-si-561_sec_016_ser_650_only-part_5_of_5.pdf

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