</s>RE:LCOK-ALIKE The following investigation was conducted by SA JAMES A. DUFFEY: AT ELMER, MO. Mayor HERMAN SPENCER, Elmer, Ho. on 5-15-68 Mayor HERNAN SPENCEDER, Elmor, Ho, on 5/15-58-68 Kansas City at the Instance of Mr. NEWTON HANRY who claimed he had seen in BARL LAY in LIMER, MO, recently. He recently executed the FBI at Mr. HANLEY is a reliable police officer, especially executed at stated that given to snap judgments, Mr. SPENCIER, sted that he had not seen the perso referred to by Mr. Haney. (INSERT AIX 302 of Mr ., HANEY) SEARCHED INDEXED BERNAHED FIELD H.Y. 1963 FEM-ST. LOUIS 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document outlines an FBI investigation into sightings of a man matching James Earl Ray’s physical description in Elmer, Missouri, around May 1968. Witnesses, including Newton Haney (a local police officer) and Mrs. Prieda Tate (a tavern owner), reported observing the individual at local establishments, noting his attire (white shirt, black shoes, honey-colored slacks) and behavior. The FBI conducted surveillance at Jerry Raynes’ farm in RDP Center, Missouri, but found no activity, though a Plymouth Sedan with license plate C67-23 was noted. Legal records reference James Earl Ray’s 1968 conviction for the murder of Martin Luther King Jr., including appeals and motions to vacate his sentence. The FBI considered methods to locate Ray, such as public orders to surrender or legal actions, due to concerns about his potential danger.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., described in witness accounts and linked to the conviction for MLK’s murder.  
- **Newton Haney**: Local police officer who reported sightings of a man matching Ray’s description.  
- **Mrs. Prieda Tate**: Tavern owner who sold Budweiser beer to an individual described as resembling Ray.  
- **Franklin Greenstreet**: Brother-in-law of a man seen at the Elm Cafe, noted for potential resemblance to Ray.  
- **Jerry Raynes**: Landowner in RDP Center, Missouri, whose farm was surveilled during the investigation.  

Key Locations:  
- **Elmer, Missouri**: Town where multiple witnesses reported sightings of the suspect.  
- **RDP Center, Missouri**: Site of FBI surveillance at Jerry Raynes’ farm.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Location of legal records related to James Earl Ray’s conviction for MLK’s assassination.  

Key Events:  
- **Witness accounts** of a man matching James Earl Ray’s appearance in Elmer, Missouri, around May 1968.  
- **FBI surveillance** at Jerry Raynes’ farm and taverns to track the suspect.  
- **Legal proceedings** involving James Earl Ray’s conviction for MLK’s assassination, including appeals and motions to vacate his sentence.  
- **Consideration of methods** to locate Ray, such as public orders to surrender or legal actions, due to concerns about his potential danger.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance and legal investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities.  
- **Local law enforcement**: Provided witness statements and reports on sightings.  
- **Missouri courts**: Handled legal appeals and motions related to Ray’s conviction.

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