</s>METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT-CITY OF ST. LOUIS INTINUATION REPORT FILE NO. FOR RECORDS SECTION PAGE NO. 4 193-379 COMPLAINANT NO. punch, 1 81" wood chisel and 2 54" punches. At this time Gewron who is properly described as: GAWRON, JACK EUGENE W-M-M-$-Till-retired-residling 1107 S. 11th. St. A.R. 3-2075 and Ramsey were conveyed to third district station where they were booked per the indicated arrest registers charged Burglary and Stealing and an additional charge of Possession of Burglar Tools was placed against Gawron. The above described property and tools have been brought to this station and have been marked, packaged and are being held as evidence, with the exception of the sledge hammer which was conveyed to the dept. lab. by Det. Hopkins along with the portion of the described panel, paint clipping. clipping, At the dert. Lab. Chemist William Storer 3136 examined the siege hammer and the board panel and advises that there is paint on the head of the sedge that matches the dark green paint on one side of the panel and also light green paint over pink paint over brown paint which matches the layers of paint on other side of panel. At this this time the victim Gibbs was contacted and came to the scene where he came to him the third estimate of missing property and secured the scene and then came to his estimate of his location where he was confronted with any arrested subjects and heart. Then said there or-original sentiments denyin. any knowledge of the burglary. The scene scene was photographed by dept.' Kilne 5950 and examined for latent prints by Det.' Hart. Alibi shots: criminal information sheets and warrant information supplementaries have been prepared and warrants will be applied for this P.I. in the offices of the assistant circuit attorney in this incident. Reservecy of records of this Dept. per client Stewart 5770 advises No suspects wanted cards on file however a prior record is indicated and Gavron has no local record however he wanted card is included has file fugitive Cook County ill. for Parole Violation this jurisdiction has been notified per Ill. State Police Detective Bill Marcuzzo. This charge also adaet be errect 3-25. IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED, USE ANOTHER CONTINUATION REPORT 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI and local law enforcement investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities in St. Louis, Missouri, following his escape from the Missouri State Penitentiary in 1964. Key inquiries include verifying postal records for individuals linked to Ray, such as Lafayette DILTS, Jerry Ryan, and others. A June 25, 1968, report notes Ray’s alleged connections to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, including interactions with James Loais Owens, John Paul Valentin, and other associates. The document references a robbery at the Bank of Leadwood, Missouri, where Ray was a suspect, and includes inquiries into his employment history, parole records, and attempts to locate associates like Robert Lynn Powell and Nathaniel J. Murphy. Separate FBI files reference Ray’s incarceration at Missouri State Penitentiary prior to his 1967 escape and his alleged financial activities involving bank transactions and travelers checks. A burglary investigation in St. Louis (June 1-2, 1967) involved Jack Eugene Gawron and James Henry Ramsey, with evidence linking Gawron to the crime scene via forensic analysis. The case was forwarded to prosecutors, while Ray’s status as a fugitive and his alleged ties to MLK’s assassination are noted in separate records.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Subject of multiple investigations; incarcerated at Missouri State Penitentiary prior to 1967 escape; linked to MLK Jr.’s assassination via FBI files.  
- **Martin Luther King Jr.**: Victim of the 1968 assassination, referenced in Ray’s alleged associations.  
- **James Loais Owens**: Former inmate at Missouri State Penitentiary; incarcerated with Ray; provided information about Ray’s post-escape activities.  
- **John Paul Valentin**: Alleged associate of Ray; mentioned in FBI records related to MLK Jr.’s assassination.  
- **Jack Eugene Gawron**: Arrested for burglary and possession of tools at Art’s Place; fugitive from Cook County, Illinois.  
- **James Henry Ramsey**: Arrested alongside Gawron in the St. Louis burglary case.  
- **Arthur Gibbs**: Owner of Art’s Place, the business burgled.  
- **William Storer**: FBI chemist who analyzed evidence from the burglary scene.  

Key Locations:  
- **1801 S. 11th St., St. Louis, Missouri**: Site of the burglary investigation involving Gawron and Ramsey.  
- **Jefferson City, Missouri**: Location of Missouri State Penitentiary where Ray was incarcerated prior to his escape.  
- **Leadwood, Missouri**: Site of the Bank of Leadwood robbery; Ray suspected as a perpetrator.  
- **St. Louis Rescue Mission**: Facility where James Earl Ray and James L. Owens were inmates (1959).  
- **Crystal City, Missouri**: Location of Arnold Chevrolet Company, referenced in Owens’ employment history.  
- **Mexico City, Mexico** and **Germany**: Destinations mentioned in Ray’s alleged travel activities.  

Key Events:  
- **June 1-2, 1967**: Burglary at Art’s Place; Gawron and Ramsey arrested for theft and possession of tools.  
- **May 1968**: FBI records reference Ray’s incarceration and potential drug-related activities in prison.  
- **June 25, 1968**: Report notes Ray’s alleged connections to MLK Jr.’s assassination, including interactions with Owens, Valentin, and others.  
- **Bank of Leadwood robbery**: Ray suspected as a suspect; investigation into his financial dealings involving bank transactions.  
- **Ray’s escape from Missouri State Penitentiary (1964)**: Triggers subsequent FBI investigations into his activities.  
- **Owens’ discharge from Combustion Engineering Company (1947)**: Alleged theft of company property led to his termination.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Ray’s activities, including postal record checks and associations with MLK Jr.’s assassination.  
- **St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (MPPD)**: Investigated the burglary at Art’s Place.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Site of Ray’s incarceration prior to his 1967 escape.  
- **Combustion Engineering Company**: Employed James L. Owens, who later provided information about Ray.  
- **St. Louis Rescue Mission**: Facility where Ray and Owens were inmates (1959).  
- **U.S. Post Office**: Involved in postal record checks for individuals linked to Ray.

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