</s>RAY, JOHN 7 1-68 ILL:MO: AKA: JOHN LARRY RAY B. 2/14/33, ALTON, ILLINOIS 1912 CALIFORNIA AVE ., ST. LOUIS, MO. JAMES EARL RAY 44-38861-3333 P#288 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED IDENT WITH 91 38065 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented records of individuals associated with James Earl Ray, including multiple entries referencing Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Entries list names such as John Larry Ray, John Ray, Lucille Maher, and Melba Ray, along with dates, locations, and identifiers like Social Security Numbers (SSNs) or "MURKIN" (possibly a redacted term). Several records mention MLK by name, including references to "CAPTAIN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING," "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.," and "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING." Locations include St. Louis, Missouri; Quincy, Illinois; and other states. Some entries reference addresses like 1912 California Ave., St. Louis, MO, and establishments such as the McArthur Hotel and Grapevine Tavern in St. Louis. The text includes redaction markers for SSNs (e.g., "44-38861-3333") and references to declassification under Executive Order 14176.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central figure, referenced with multiple identifiers (SSN: 44-38861-3333, 44-38861-4503, etc.), linked to MLK through various entries.  
- **John Larry Ray**: Multiple aliases and records, including ties to St. Louis locations.  
- **Lucille Maher (Ray)**: Spouse of James Gerald Ray, deceased by January 1961.  
- **Melba Ray**: Associated with Quincy, Illinois, and linked to John Ray via SSN.  
- **Wilborn A. Ray**: Mentioned as a "CAPTAIN INSTRUCTOR" at East Tennessee State University, connected to MLK in one entry.  

Key Locations  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Repeatedly referenced (e.g., 1912 California Ave., McArthur Hotel, Grapevine Tavern).  
- **Quincy, Illinois**: Linked to Melba Ray and John Ray.  
- **East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee**: Associated with Wilborn A. Ray.  

Key Events  
- References to MLK by name in multiple entries (e.g., "CAPTAIN DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING," "MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.").  
- Mentions of addresses and establishments in St. Louis, possibly tied to investigations or associations.  
- Redaction markers for SSNs and declassification under Executive Order 14176 (2025 release).  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Implied through identifiers like "FBI #368" and references to criminal records.  
- **Army ROTC**: Mentioned in the context of Wilborn A. Ray's role as an instructor at East Tennessee State University.

MLK Declassified Files

fbi-indices_hs1-233652821_b-01-part_26_of_30.pdf

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