</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 4/7/68 LOYD JOWERS, owner, Jim's Grill, 418 South Main Street, advises that at approximately 3:55 p.m. on April 4, 1968, he arrived at Grill, and parked directly in back of a white Mustang that was parked on the street directly in front of his Grill. He stated that he believed that the orange and black was the same color. He states that upon parking of an car he went into the Grill where he saw a stranger sitting at the bar having a meal He stated it was unusual for him to get were local people of a steady nature. Mr. JOWER's described the stranger as follows: Race: White Sex: Height: 5'6" to 5'9" 160 pounds Build: Heavy Age: Sandy Complexion: Wearing a dark suit. Dress: Ruddy Grill, and he stated that the man finished his meal and left the but he did he could not notice in which direction he walked, in breakfast. He said not to the white Mustang, which was parked in front of the Grill. Mr. JOMERS stated that this same individual returned to the Grill at about 8:00 p.M. on April 5, 1968 and ordered breakfast, Mr. Jones stated that in his estimation, this individuals. Mr JOWERSON stated that there was an estimated everyone else at the Grill and in the area was excited over the shooting. In view of the fact that he felt the individual was acting strange and also because he was stranger for the area, Ar. JOVICULATION nature at the grill. He told that when the man of A. JOYICULATURE at the Grill He said that when he was a stranger 48 4/5/68 Memphis, Tennessee File # SAS JOHN W. BAUER 4/4/68 STEPHEN M. DARLINGTON / JWB:jms Date dictated by This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions on the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loomed to your agency; it and its contents are not not distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains a detailed forensic investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on physical evidence recovered from Memphis, Tennessee, in April 1968. Key items analyzed include firearms (e.g., a .243 Winchester and a .30-06 Springfield), bullet fragments, cartridge cases, and personal belongings such as clothing, toiletries, and a "Banner" binocular. Forensic comparisons of bullets to rifles were inconclusive due to distorted markings. The investigation also cataloged items like Schlitz beer cans, a plastic six-pack carrier, and a $20 Federal Reserve Note with serial number F400284444. Witness accounts from Jim’s Grill in Memphis describe chaotic scenes following the assassination, including cars parked near the establishment and law enforcement actions to secure the area. No definitive links between individuals or vehicles and the crime were established due to fragmented testimony and lack of conclusive evidence.  

Key People  
- **Lloyd Jowers**: Owner of Jim’s Grill, whose white Cadillac was noted by witnesses.  
- **Steve Cuppies**, **Billy Ray Hoard**, **Kenny Foster**, **James A. Walker Jr.**, **Barry Elwood Tubbs**, **Robert Geiger**, and **Frank Holt**: Witnesses interviewed at Jim’s Grill.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Name linked to the Continental Dance Studio in New Orleans (1964–1965).  
- **Harvey Lomewer**, **Willard**, **Marlin Meyers**: Individuals mentioned in context of the investigation.  

Key Locations  
- **Jim’s Grill, Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of witness accounts and law enforcement actions following the assassination.  
- **424 South Main Street, Memphis**: Location where physical evidence was recovered.  
- **Washington, D.C.**: FBI headquarters (contextual reference for forensic analysis).  
- **Pasadena, California**: Manufacturer location for Bushnell binoculars.  
- **Kansas City, Missouri**: Mentioned in manufacturer details for a product.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Date of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and subsequent events at Jim’s Grill.  
- **Forensic analysis of firearms and ammunition**: Examination of bullets, cartridge cases, and rifle markings.  
- **Witness testimony at Jim’s Grill**: Accounts of cars parked nearby, law enforcement actions, and delayed awareness of the assassination.  
- **Cataloging of personal items**: Recovery and documentation of objects such as razors, toiletries, and a $20 bill with serial number F400284444.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the forensic investigation and provided witness accounts.  
- **Bushnell Company, Incorporated**: Manufacturer of binoculars referenced in evidence.  
- **Gillette**: Producer of razors and shaving products found among recovered items.  
- **Channel Master Corporation**: Mentioned as a manufacturer of a radio receiver.  
- **Colgate-Palmolive Company**: Associated with soap and toothpaste products cataloged in the investigation.

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