</s>Frazier, Robert A. (SA) Extradition On 4/5/68 received firearms items from Affidavit Fitzpatrick. Made ballisticics analysis. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail various investigative records related to the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination case, focusing on individuals connected to James Earl Ray, alleged assassin, and other persons of interest. Entries include forensic analyses (e.g., ballistic reports), witness statements about Galt's movements in Atlanta and Memphis, medical examinations of King, and administrative notes on evidence handling. Key figures like Dr. Mark O. Freeman, who treated Ray, and Jimmie D. Garner, a motel clerk, provided details on Ray’s interactions and accommodations. The FBI investigated connections between Galt, Ray, and potential accomplices, including tire sales, hotel registrations, and vehicle descriptions (e.g., white Mustang). Some records reference the handling of evidence such as firearms, documents, and letters linked to Galt.  

Key People:  
- **Ray** (James Earl Ray): Interacted with Dr. Mark O. Freeman for hypnosis sessions; paid cash for appointments; described as single, from East St. Louis, born 1928.  
- **Galt**: Identified by multiple witnesses as a white male in his early 30s, staying at motels in Atlanta and Memphis. Described as having a Southern accent, light-colored car, and frequent visits to bars.  
- **Freeman, Dr. Mark O.**: Clinical psychologist who treated Ray; noted Ray’s physical health and cooperative behavior during hypnosis.  
- **Garner, Jimmie D.**: Motel clerk in Atlanta who rented rooms to Galt; provided details on Galt’s stays, interactions with other guests, and descriptions of his car.  
- **Frisby, Roger**: Counsel for Ray.  
- **Galyon, Dr. Ted**: Attended to King at the hospital shortly before his death.  

Key Locations:  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Motels (e.g., Sunset Amusement Co., 14th St. rooms) where Galt and Ray stayed; rooming house operated by Garner.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Lorraine Motel, site of King’s assassination; mentioned in context of police activity on April 4, 1968.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Tied to Garcia family members and potential connections to Galt.  
- **Mexico**: Mentioned in relation to tire sales (e.g., Firestone Tire Store) and smuggling operations linked to Ray.  

Key Events:  
- **April 4–5, 1968**: King’s assassination; FBI agents investigated evidence at Lorraine Motel, including a white Mustang and items found by officers.  
- **Ray’s hypnosis sessions** (November 1967): Freeman noted Ray’s physical health and lack of deep secrets.  
- **Galt’s stays in Atlanta** (March–April 1968): Multiple room rentals at 14th St., interactions with Garner, and descriptions of his car and behavior.  
- **Evidence handling**: Items like bullets, letters, and documents were collected, analyzed, and stored under FBI protocols.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI**: Conducted interviews, evidence collection, and investigations into Galt, Ray, and related individuals.  
- **Firestone Tire Store** (Mexico): Involved in tire sales linked to Galt’s activities.  
- **St. Francis Hospital**: Dr. Ted Galyon attended to King shortly before his death.

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