</s>OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1/2/18 EDITION MAY 2/18/18 (No. 9-11-14) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : SAC, EL PASO (157-186) (P) DATE: 5/24/68 FROM : SA DAVID J. REID SURJECT: MURKIN Bureau teletype to all offices dated 4/17/68, set out a press release which was to be immediately furnished the leading newspapers, radio and TV stations in the E1 Paso division. SA ELLISON advised that the furnished the press release. SA ELISON advised the furnished individuals on 4/ 17/68: JAMES LAWLER, KET Radio, El Paso, 6:04 p.m. DAVID EPPLEY, KROD Radio, EL Paso, El PASo, 6.08 p. m. JOHN GARMON, KELP Radio and TV, and El Paso. 6:13 p.M. SA ELLISION advised that he following individuals were furnished the press release by ASAC JAY COCHRAN, JR. on 4 /17/66: GEORGE KINSINGER, El Paso Times, El paso FRANK ALGREN, El Passo Herald Post, El Pasadena JACK DE VORE, KTSM TV, Elpaso ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 1- El Paso DJR/bad R(1) 157-1866-2/2 SEAN, MAY 24/58 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 50/10-14/64 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains a series of fragmented records related to FBI investigations and administrative tasks in 1968. Key elements include:  
- A memorandum dated May 24, 1968, from SAC El Paso (157-186) detailing the distribution of a press release regarding a "MURKIN" case (likely referring to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination) to media outlets in El Paso, including radio stations and newspapers.  
- A cost data request from Memphis Division to all agents, asking for monthly reports on man-hours, mileage, and unusual expenses related to the investigation, with submissions due by May 30, 1968.  
- Interviews with Greyhound Bus drivers (e.g., Harold St. Clair, Thomas Lee Thomas) regarding a suspect described as matching the profile of the individual linked to MLK's assassination. These interviews occurred in Dallas and other locations between May 22–24, 1968.  
- A newspaper clipping referencing FBI efforts to identify a suspect ("Thomas Taburt") connected to MLK’s murder, including thumbprint evidence found in Pearl, Alabama, and mentions of locations like Atlanta, Memphis, and San Antonio.  

Key People  
- **Harold St. Clair**: Interviewed by FBI agents regarding a Greyhound Bus incident linked to the investigation.  
- **Thomas Lee Thomas**: Greyhound Bus driver who reported a passenger matching the suspect’s description on May 24, 1968.  
- **SA William St. Holloman**: FBI agent involved in interviewing Harold St. Clair.  
- **SA James J. Sherman**: Interviewed A. E. Jacky regarding a bus route from Dallas to Los Angeles.  

Key Locations  
- **El Paso, Texas**: Central hub for the SAC (Special Agent in Charge) and press release distribution.  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Site of interviews with Greyhound Bus drivers.  
- **Memphis Division**: Requested cost data for the investigation.  
- **Pearl, Alabama**: Mentioned as a location where thumbprint evidence was found.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Referenced in newspaper clippings related to the suspect’s movements.  

Key Events  
- Distribution of press releases about the "MURKIN" case to media outlets in El Paso on April 17, 1968.  
- FBI requests for monthly cost data (man-hours, mileage, expenses) from all offices involved in the investigation.  
- Interviews with Greyhound Bus drivers regarding a suspect matching the description of MLK’s assassin.  
- FBI efforts to identify a suspect linked to MLK’s assassination, including thumbprint evidence and location tracking.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Central agency conducting the investigation, with SAC offices in El Paso, Memphis, and Dallas.  
- **Greyhound Bus Company**: Involved in interviews regarding the suspect’s movements.  
- **Local Newspapers/News Outlets**: Recipients of press releases and sources of information about the case.

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