</s>157-818 CRANRY, CONN Cranby PD-Chief Donald Algren Voters Registration-Chief Donald Algren CANTON, CONNN Canton PD State Trooper Resident-Leo Leblanc Canton, Voter Registration-Barbara Barlow, Town Clerk BURLINGTON, COINN Burlington, PD-State Trooper-ToonerBlair Voter Registration-Burlington-Burglinton Town Clerk-Nrs Clara Hlamernick EAST CRANBY, CONNI East Cranby Voter Registration -Mrs.Miller-Town Clerk East Cranberry PD-Resident State Trooper-Donald Crover were checked with negative results in the town's listed were checked in addition to the following BANKS in the Towns listed AVON, Conn. The Simbury Bank Trust Co ., James Vadham Asist Treas. CANTION, CONNE: The Simburbury BankTrust Co .- James Vadham Cranberry, Conn ., The Simbury Bank Trust co ., Jones Vadhan Granby, Conn, The Simsbury Bank trust Co . ., James Vadhiam SIMBURY, CONNY: The Society for Savings-William Ellis, Assist Treas/ COLLINSVILLE, CONNH: Collinsville Savings Society - Iridged Gerath SOUTHFIELD, CONN: Suffield Savings Bank-Bruce Charland SUPPLIED SAVINGS - Windsor Locks - Bruce Charland In addition several dry cleaning and laundry shops were checked with negative results on-4/11/68: Battisonta Inc ., Avon, Comn ., Mr. Joe Derouer- Kent Cleaners, Canton, Conn - Mrs. Carlson -2- 2023 RELEASE UNDEREO 14170

Summary:  
The documents detail law enforcement checks in Connecticut towns (Avon, Canton, Burlington, East Cranby, Granby, Simbury, Collinsville, Southfield) for individuals associated with Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) investigations. Checks included police departments, voter registration offices, banks (e.g., Simbury Bank Trust Co.), and dry cleaners on dates 4/10/68 and 4/11/68. A memorandum from SA William D. Sanders to SAC New Haven notes negative results in reviewing records under names like "LOMEYER" and variations, including checks in Windsor, Avon, Canton, Bloomfield, Suffield, and others. A teletype message from SAC New Haven (4/11/68) references a Marine Corps reservist, David Parish, who allegedly knew an individual (unsub) who expressed intent to kill MLK Jr. during training. The unsub was described as a white male with prejudice against Black people, skilled in marksmanship, and possibly linked to the theft of a rifle from fellow reservists. Parish’s records include his service in the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, release date (Dec 20, 1968), and address in Birmingham, Alabama. Additional documents mention Eric Stavro Galt as a suspect connected to dancing schools in Birmingham, New Orleans, and California, with ties to anti-MLK rhetoric. Law enforcement sought to identify Galt using aliases like Harvey Loyers or John Willard.  

Key People:  
- David Parish (Marine Corps reservist, linked to unsub who expressed intent to kill MLK Jr.)  
- Eric Stavro Galt (suspect connected to dancing schools and anti-MLK activities)  
- SA William D. Sanders (investigator)  
- SA James Nagle (recipient of reports)  
- SA E.R. Whallen (memorandum author)  

Key Locations:  
- Connecticut towns: Avon, Canton, Burlington, Simbury, Collinsville, Southfield  
- Marine Corps bases: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Birmingham, Alabama  
- Dancing schools in Birmingham, New Orleans, California  

Key Events:  
- Law enforcement checks of banks, dry cleaners, and voter registration offices (4/10/68–4/11/68)  
- Rifle theft investigation involving Marine Corps reservists  
- Unsub’s alleged statement about killing MLK Jr.  
- Galt’s association with dancing schools and potential aliases  

Key Organizations:  
- Connecticut State Police  
- U.S. Marine Corps (2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines)  
- FBI (New Haven field office)  
- Law enforcement agencies in New Haven, Memphis, and Atlanta

MLK Declassified Files

157-nh-818_626213_19-03-part_5_of_5.pdf

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