</s>FITZPATRICK Robert Amusement Co. (SA) I-148 Received clothing and window sill from Jensen 4/6 and took to lab. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The documents detail the handling and transfer of physical evidence related to an investigation involving firearms, ammunition, and other items linked to a potential assassination plot. Key individuals and agencies exchanged items such as guns, cartridges, clothing, and bullet casings between April 4-6, 1968, with records noting dates, locations, and specific items (e.g., rifle, scope, shell casing). Physical evidence was collected from locations like the Canipe Amusement Co. and transported to FBI labs for analysis. A suspicious phone call overheard by John McFerren at LL & L Produce Company on April 4, 1968, is referenced, including a threat involving "kill the S.O.B." and mentions of New Orleans. James Earl Ray's family members, including his brother Frank Liberto and mother Emma Liberto, are mentioned in connection to background checks and potential associations. The documents also include records of individuals like Susan Carpenter (Ray’s mother) and Donian, noting their relationships and lack of direct ties to the case. All entries reference declassification under Executive Order 14176 in 2025.

Key People:  
- Fitzpatrick, Robert Amusement Co. (SA): Handled physical evidence transfers to FBI labs.  
- Frazier, Robert A. (SA): Received firearms items from Fitzpatrick for ballistic analysis.  
- Jensen, Robert G. Amusement Co. (SA): Collected and transferred rifle components, bullet casings, and other items.  
- Zachary, Insp. N.E. Amusement Co.: Recovered evidence delivered to labs and coordinated item transfers.  
- McFerren, John: Overheard a suspicious phone call at LL & L Produce Company on April 4, 1968, involving threats against MLK.  
- Liberto, Anthony (New Orleans): Retired trucking business; his brother Frank was linked to the investigation.  
- Liberto, Frank (Memphis): Brother of Anthony Liberto; associated with LL & L Produce Company where McFerren heard the phone call.  
- Ray, James Earl: Subject of background checks; family members (e.g., mother Ruby Carpenter, brother Frank) were investigated for potential connections.  

Key Locations:  
- Canipe Amusement Co.: Site where physical evidence was found and transferred.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Key location for LL & L Produce Company and related investigations.  
- New Orleans, Louisiana: Mentioned in context of the suspicious phone call and family ties.  
- Columbia, Mississippi: Rented room by Earl Ray (not directly linked to MLK assassination).  

Key Events:  
- Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and physical evidence between April 4-6, 1968, involving multiple agencies and individuals.  
- Overhearing of a suspicious phone call at LL & L Produce Company on April 4, 1968, referencing threats against MLK.  
- Collection and analysis of ballistic evidence (e.g., rifle components, bullet casings) by FBI labs.  
- Background checks on James Earl Ray’s family members, including Frank Liberto and Ruby Carpenter, to assess potential connections.  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI (via SA agents): Conducted lab analyses and coordinated evidence transfers.  
- Memphis Police Department: Involved in security for James Earl Ray and provided postcards related to threats.  
- Amusement Co. entities (e.g., Canipe, Fitzpatrick, Jensen): Served as collection points for physical evidence.  
- LL & L Produce Company: Site of the suspicious phone call overheard by McFerren.

MLK Declassified Files

190-hq-43418_bulky_1_sec_002_ser_1_only-part_38_of_63.pdf

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