</s>LV 157-133 DMH:alf 1 The following investigation was conducted by SA DONALD M. HOLLAND at Las Vegas, Nevada. Re: Telephone numbers called called pay telephones located on Interstate Highway No. 10, Texas, between December 15-17, 1967. Las Vegas telephone number 384-7271 called from telephone number 835-9587, Beaumont, Texas ,, Texas ., December 17, 1967. Subscriber to Las Vegas number 34A-7971 on GLVDE C. NUTTER, apartment 10C2, 2750 East Bonanza, Las Vegas. Nevada. On May 14, 1966, NUTTER WAS INTERVIEWED. He advised he is an Airman First Class assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada, He has had telephone number Air-7221 since September, 1967. He stated he does not recall any telephone call from Texas during November, 1967, not really said his telephone number has been been called from distant stations on a number of occasions but the calls have not been completed because they have been wrong number calls. NUTER said the only long distance calls he or his wife have received since they have lived in Las Vegas have been from either his parents or his wife's parents, all of whom reside in North Carolina. 187-133-136 SEARCHED SERIALIZED OC INDEXED FILED. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The document contains fragmented FBI investigations into potential connections between Frank Brickley (also known as William Shaw) and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It notes that Brickley allegedly possessed stolen firearms (a .32 caliber weapon with serial number 252211 and a Beretta 25 automatic pistol with serial number 887280) which disappeared from his residence in California around summer 1967. Brickley claimed he never filed a stolen report but later received a collect call from Frank Brickley (possibly the same individual) seeking money, suggesting Frank had recently been hospitalized. The document references James Earl Ray, whose identity was being verified through hotel records and photographs. FBI offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Memphis, and others were instructed to investigate Brickley’s associates, including Bob Brickley, Leamon White, and potential connections to the assassination. A gypsy informant in Nevada (Therisa Brown) allegedly claimed to have seen a man matching Ray’s description at her palmistry shop shortly after King’s assassination, though this was deemed unconfirmed. The FBI coordinated with local law enforcement, including the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, to track suspects and review driver’s license records for potential leads.  

Key People  
- Frank Brickley (also known as William Shaw)  
- Bob Brickley  
- Leamon White  
- James Earl Ray  
- Therisa Brown (gypsy informant)  
- John and Ruby Williams (owners of a palmistry shop in Sparks, Nevada)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Chattanooga, Tennessee  
- Terre Haute, Indiana  
- Las Vegas, Nevada  
- Sparks, Nevada  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Atlanta, Georgia  

Key Events  
- Investigation into stolen firearms linked to Frank Brickley and potential ties to the MLK assassination.  
- FBI efforts to verify James Earl Ray’s identity through hotel records and photographs.  
- Coordination with local law enforcement to review driver’s license applications for suspects.  
- Interview of Therisa Brown, who allegedly claimed to have seen a man matching Ray’s description at her palmistry shop.  
- Search for Frank Brickley’s whereabouts and verification of his criminal history.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC)  
- Driver’s License Bureau (DMV) in Nevada  

The document details FBI communications regarding an alleged $100,000 reward offered by the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in Jackson, Mississippi, for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The investigation focuses on Donald James Nissen, a former inmate at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, who allegedly discussed the plot with other inmates, including John Emanuel May and Joe Hay. Nissen claimed he was approached by an individual named "H.N.A.M." (possibly H.H. Mann) to assist in planning King's assassination, with payment promised upon success. The FBI sought to verify Nissen’s claims by contacting contacts in Reno, Nevada, and other locations, including the Auto Safety Control company. The documents also reference prior FBI inquiries into similar reward offers and Nissen’s background, including his military service, arrests, and connections to individuals involved in criminal activities.  

Key People  
- Donald James Nissen  
- John Emanuel May  
- Joe Hay  
- H.N.A.M. (possibly H.H. Mann)  

Key Locations  
- Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary (Kansas)  
- Reno, Nevada  
- Jackson, Mississippi  
- Atlanta, Georgia  

Key Events  
- Reward Offer: The White Knights of the KKK allegedly offered $100,000 for King’s assassination, with details shared through inmate networks.  
- Inmate Discussions: Nissen discussed the plot with fellow inmates May and Hay, claiming he was approached by H.N.A.M. to participate.  
- FBI Investigations: Multiple FBI offices (e.g., Sacramento, Las Vegas, Kansas City) coordinated efforts to verify Nissen’s claims, contact witnesses, and track suspects.  
- Background Checks: The Bureau sought information on Nissen’s prior arrests, military service, and connections to criminal activities.  

Key Organizations  
- White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)  
- Auto Safety Control  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  

The document contains fragmented statements from multiple individuals regarding potential involvement in or knowledge of plots against Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). MAY claims to have heard a comment about a $100,000 offer for MLK's assassination during a bar conversation in Raleigh, North Carolina, but asserts that NISSEN never requested his participation in such an act. CHARLES L. FORZALI, JR., a convicted individual sentenced in Wyoming, denies being associated with NC TSWY and states he has never heard of "LITTLE RED" or any plot to kill MLK. FOREMAN notes interactions with inmates at a federal prison facility, mentioning HANAMAN's dislike for colored people but stating no threats were made toward colored inmates. The text also includes administrative details about USP facilities, mail procedures, and authorized visitors, noting SYBIL ZURF is not on NC MANAIAN'S visitor list.  

Key People  
- MAY  
- NISSEN  
- CHARLES L. FORZALI, JR.  
- FOREMAN  
- HANAMAN  
- SYBIL ZURF  
- NC MANAIAN (possibly a reference to an inmate or individual)  

Key Locations  
- Raleigh, North Carolina  
- Cheyenne, Wyoming  
- USP Leavenworth, Kansas  
- Jackson, Mississippi  
- Wichita, Kansas  

Key Events  
- Discussion of a $100,000 offer for MLK's assassination  
- Denials of involvement or knowledge by CHARLES L. FORZALI, JR. and FOREMAN  
- Administrative notes on prison mail procedures and authorized visitors  
- Mention of HANAMAN's alleged dislike for colored people  

Key Organizations  
- USP (United States Penitentiary) facilities  
- TSWY (possibly a reference to an organization or case code)  
- NC MANAIAN (likely a reference to an inmate or individual, but details are unclear)

MLK Declassified Files

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