</s>FBI DENVER FBI BIRMGHAM 1040 AM IMMEDIATE 4-9-6R JGA TO DIRECTOR: MEMPHIS, CHICAGO, CLEVELAND, DENVER, LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, AND LOUISVILLE FROM BIRMINGHAM 44-1740 MURKIN. ERIC STAVO GALT? TWO SIX ZERO EIGHT HIGHLAND AVENUE SOUTH. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA DEVELOPED AS POSSILE SUSPECT THIS CASE. GALT WHITE MALE. D09 OWNER OF NINETEEN SIXTYSTIX MUSTANG NINTEEN SIXTYSEVEN ALARAMA LICENSE ONE A RIGHT EIGHT THREE FIVE FOUR. NINeteen SIXTEENTEEN ALABAMIA REGISTRATION ONE DASH THREE FOUR NINE NINE THREE. RECEIVING OFFICES IMMEDITED CONTACT CREDIT CARD OFFICES TO DETERMINE OTHER GALT HAS A STANDARD OIL COMPANY CREDIT CARD AND IF SO, DETERMINEE GALT HASS A STANDAND OIL FROM MARCH ONE. NINETTEEN STAYTEENT. ADD DATE. MADE BY ASSESSES LISTED BELOW: CHICAGQ. STANDARD DIL DIVISION OF AMERICAN OIL COMPANY. CENTRAL CREDIT CARD OFFICE. ONE SIX FIVE NORTH CANAL STREET. CHICACO, ILLINOIS. 157-203-73 END PAGE ONE SEARCHED INEXED SERIALIZED APR9 1968 FRI-DENVER 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented FBI internal reports and communications from April 1968, focusing on civil rights activism, anti-war protests, and events following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) on April 4, 1968. It references racial tensions in Denver, Colorado, including protests, school closures, and unrest among Black communities. The FBI monitored groups like the Black Panther Party and Crusade for Justice, noting their involvement in anti-Vietnam War activities and calls for militant action. Specific individuals such as Lauren Watson (linked to the Black Panther Party) and Rudolph "Corky" Gonzales (associated with the Crusade for Justice) are mentioned. The text also includes details about Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect described with physical traits and vehicle information, possibly tied to the "MURKIN" investigation. References to "CONFIDENTIAL" files and FBI surveillance practices highlight the agency’s monitoring of activist groups during this period.  

Key People  
- **Lauren Watson**: Described as a "Negro leader" associated with the Black Panther Party, advocating for militant action against U.S. policies in Vietnam.  
- **Rudolph "Corky" Gonzales**: Linked to the Crusade for Justice, involved in anti-Vietnam War protests and rhetoric about using violence to achieve minority demands.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: A suspect described as a white male with specific physical traits (5'11", 175 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair) and a 1968 white Mustang with a unique VIN and Alabama license plate.  
- **James Jordan**: Denver’s Arson Investigator, noted for responding to false alarms during unrest.  
- **Lauren Matson**: Allegedly a leader of the Black Panther Party involved in meetings and protests around MLK’s assassination.  

Key Locations  
- **Denver, Colorado**: Site of protests, school closures, and racial tensions following MLK’s assassination. Specific schools mentioned include Manual High School and East High School.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Where MLK was assassinated on April 4, 1968.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: A hub for civil rights activism referenced in the context of FBI surveillance.  
- **Loretto Heights College**: Mentioned as a location of unrest during MLK’s final days.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of MLK Jr. (April 4, 1968)**: Triggered racial tensions and protests across the U.S., including in Denver.  
- **Protests and school closures in Denver**: Five schools closed temporarily after MLK’s assassination, with students and adults participating in rallies, breaking windows, and clashes with law enforcement.  
- **FBI surveillance of civil rights groups**: Tracking activities of the Black Panther Party, Crusade for Justice, and anti-war protests, including meetings and interactions with law enforcement.  
- **"MURKIN" investigation**: A reference to a potential murder inquiry, possibly linked to Eric Starvo Galt.  

Key Organizations  
- **Black Panther Party**: Monitored by the FBI for militant activities and advocacy against U.S. policies in Vietnam.  
- **Crusade for Justice**: An organization supporting Mexican-American civil rights, associated with Rudolph "Corky" Gonzales and anti-Vietnam War protests.  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Conducted internal investigations, including "CONFIDENTIAL" files, to monitor civil rights activism and potential threats.

MLK Declassified Files

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