</s>Lamphese, Jack Fox Mo Penn X-93 Pertinent prison data. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains a collection of records from the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. It includes witness statements, personnel files, and investigative notes involving individuals connected to the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, where King was shot. Key details include:  
- Torrence N. Landers (SA) reported hearing a gunshot at 5:50 pm on April 4, 1968, near the Lorraine Motel and later searched for evidence around the rooming house.  
- Eric Galt is referenced as a suspect, with records indicating he attended a bartending school in Los Angeles from January to March 1968. His physical description (5'10", blue eyes, brown hair) and potential connections to Charles Stein and Rita Stein are noted.  
- Witnesses such as Rev. Bernard Lee and James Lauf provided accounts of the shooting scene, including observations of King's body and the location of the shot.  
- Investigative notes reference prison records, financial transactions (e.g., money orders), and personnel files for individuals like Walter Lamsen and Sandra Lauger, some of whom were linked to suspects or locations near the crime scene.  

Key People:  
- **Torrence N. Landers** (SA): Witness who reported hearing a gunshot and searched the area around the Lorraine Motel.  
- **Eric Galt**: Suspect referenced in bartending school records, described as white male with specific physical traits.  
- **Rev. Bernard Lee**: Witness at the Lorraine Motel who identified the direction of the shot and confirmed King's death.  
- **James Lauf**: Provided details about prison records and financial transactions linked to suspects.  
- **Charles Stein** and **Rita Stein**: Mentioned as family members connected to Eric Galt.  

Key Locations:  
- **Lorraine Motel, Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of the assassination; central to witness accounts and investigative focus.  
- **Rooming House (Lorraine Motel)**: Area where the shooting occurred; described in detail by witnesses.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Location of Eric Galt's bartending school and financial records.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Mentioned in connection to Charles Stein and other individuals linked to the investigation.  

Key Events:  
- **Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.** on April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel.  
- **Witness accounts** of the shooting, including Torrence Landers' search for evidence and Rev. Bernard Lee's observations.  
- **Investigation into Eric Galt's background**, including his attendance at a bartending school and financial records.  
- **Prison records review** and personnel files examined as part of the broader inquiry.  

Key Organizations:  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Conducted the investigation, with SA (Special Agent) personnel involved in interviews and evidence collection.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Linked to Eric Galt's bartending school records and financial transactions.  
- **Memphis Police Department (MPD)**: Involved in witness statements and crime scene analysis at the Lorraine Motel.

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