</s>Director, FBI (44-38861) ATWIN: Cryptanalysis & Translation Section 6/26/68 Aigat, Bern (88-21) (P) MURKIN Rebucab 6/8/68 and WPO LM 5/15/68. Stops in Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland have been removed. Stops. In Austria, liechtensteinsten and Switzerland of the Geneva Police in French dated 6/15 /68 at geneva. Enclosed for the Bureau is one copy of report Dureau is requested to have this report trans- lated verbatin, to retain the original and to send copies of the translation to WPO and to Legat, Berm. 4 - Bureau (1 encl) (0 - WPO) (info) 1 - - L liaison) 1 - Bern HDG:rn (5) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented and partially illegible information related to James Earl Ray, accused of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., and his legal and psychiatric history. It references a 1967 report on Ray’s escape attempts from Missouri State Prison, including a second unsuccessful attempt and a suspected robbery. Mentions include Dr. Henry V. Gullham’s psychiatric evaluation of Ray in 1967, noting delusions and a "need of shooting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." The text also notes legal proceedings involving Judge William R. Moore denying a bid to ease conditions for Ray. References to a Washington Daily News article from September 12, 1968, discuss Ray’s difficulties and alleged criminal activities. Unclear text includes dates like "3.5.5, 5.7.7/8" and administrative markings such as "SEARCHED INDEXED SEPARALIZED/A/FILLED SEPT 1 1968 FBI - WASH."  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., subject of psychiatric evaluations and legal proceedings.  
- Dr. Henry V. Gullham: Psychiatrist who evaluated Ray, noting delusions and a "need of shooting the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."  
- Judge William R. Moore: Denied a bid to ease conditions for Ray.  

Key Locations  
- Jefferson City, Missouri: Mentioned as a location tied to Ray’s legal issues.  
- Missouri State Prison: Site of Ray’s escape attempts and incarceration.  

Key Events  
- 1967 report on Ray’s escape attempts from Missouri State Prison, including a second unsuccessful attempt and suspected robbery.  
- Psychiatric evaluation by Dr. Gullham in 1967, highlighting delusions and potential violent tendencies.  
- Legal proceedings involving Judge Moore denying a bid to ease conditions for Ray.  
- Reference to a Washington Daily News article from September 12, 1968, discussing Ray’s difficulties and alleged criminal activities.  

Key Organizations  
- FBI: Mentioned in administrative markings related to the document’s handling.  
- Missouri State Prison System: Involved in Ray’s incarceration and escape attempts.

MLK Declassified Files

44-wfo-703_742153_10-04-part_2_of_4.pdf

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