</s>Memorandum to Mr. DeLonch RE: MURKIN Evans and his wife are extremely upset over the interviews by the press. Pearson's man and "Newswerk" are allegedly still "nosting around in Los Angeles." Calk is registered at Hotel Elo, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, mexico, 10/19/87 to 11/6/67, at Hotel Elo, Puerto Vallarta, 1/7/87 and determined to register at the Tropicana Hotel, Puerto Villarta, 11/9/77 and checked out 11/13/67. Lute Garcia, 10 /19/67 at Hotel Oceans, Puerto Valarta, and checked he was at the Trojante Hotel, Pueblo Vallarta. Galt told Garcia he left with a Galat for a few days of days in Puerto Vallarta, Galt said he was but had not previously been out of the United States. Garcia said he tertainulated his brief association with Galt when Galt indicated an interest in obtaining marijuana. from the Alto the Fledgemaundry is just around the corner from the Atoinio rooing house used by Galt. Laundry records show Eryle Galt, an address given, brought in nine laundry items and three dry cleaning items between 9 a. and 10 a. on 4/16/86. All items were picked up by the customer on 4 /5/18/87 after 9 a ., The dry cleaning them included a black check check cart, gray a. The dry cleaning item included a. black check cart. Gray a. Trousers and ECC 63 with an indelible pencil. The dry cleaning cloth, gray g. A. The removable tag with a figure 8 over the number 755. R is noted Galt also and a necktie that cleaned while in Los Angles. to 3/2/68, Richard Gonzalez, fellow bartending student student from 1/19 /68 to 3 /2/69, not Galt hold his held held in Mexico for about three years, exet these may not stated. He said he liked Mexico and planned to return. Comales stated to understand from Galt that he planned to go to Brinhamham after gradated from bartending school to visit a brother for two weeks. Galt indicated to Gonzales he had been a chef to the Merchant Marines or cashers of his family. Consales said Galt was other type of employment or casers of hisamily. Consoles said Galf was right-handed when mixing drinks. Thomas Lau, director of the bartending schoo, said that Galt can speak only a few words of Spanish, He now recalls Galt mentioned he had lived in Fuerte Vallaria, Mexico, for about 3 years. Sharon Rhoads, part these dancing instructor at the dancing Sharon Rhodes, part this dancing instructor of the dancing school at Long Beach, California, which has previously been mentioned, -2- -2. CONTINUED - OVER 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O.E.O . 14176

Summary: The documents detail an FBI investigation into Eric Starvo Galt's alleged involvement in a conspiracy to interfere with Martin Luther King Jr.'s constitutional rights following his assassination on April 4, 1968. Galt, who resided in Los Angeles and Mexico, was linked to interactions at a New Orleans bar connected to MLK. Laundry records from 1986 mention Eryle Galt (possibly a pseudonym) bringing items to a dry cleaner, including a black check cart and gray trousers. The investigation notes Galt's employment history as "Mr. Willard" at an address in Los Angeles with no verified record. A complaint under Title 18, Section 241, U.S. Code, was filed alleging conspiracy to obstruct MLK's rights, referencing a pardeease rifle abandoned at the scene. Efforts to file charges in Memphis or Birmingham were considered due to public disclosure concerns, leading to decisions to release the complaint and issue a fugitive alert. Galt's movements included stays in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and interactions with bartending students like Richard Gonzalez, who claimed he lived in Mexico for three years. A note found in Galt's room on April 4, 1968, referencing his television set at a rooming house was destroyed. The investigation also examined fiber evidence from a murder weapon linked to fibers found on Galt’s car and clothing, suggesting potential involvement in the crime.  

Key People:  
- **Martin Luther King Jr.** (victim of the assassination)  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** (central suspect; linked to conspiracy allegations)  
- **Richard Gonzalez** (bartending student who claimed Galt lived in Mexico for three years)  
- **Marie Martin** (claimed Galt told her he would kill one or two women)  
- **Charles Stein** (recalled details of a trip with Galt to New Orleans)  
- **Wesley G. Hughes** (noted fictitious cover names like "Erie" and "Call")  
- **Jay Vernon** (laundry manager in Memphis who identified clothing links to Galt)  
- **Marlin Myers** (owner of Continental Dance Studios, Birmingham)  
- **Clyde Courtney** (arrested in Jacksonville, Florida; linked to Galt)  

Key Locations:  
- **Los Angeles, California** (Galt’s residences; rooming house records)  
- **Puerto Vallarta, Mexico** (Galt registered at Hotel Elo and Tropicana Hotel)  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana** (bar where Galt interacted with individuals connected to MLK)  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** (witness accounts and clothing links to Galt)  
- **Birmingham, Alabama** (dance studio records and witness descriptions)  
- **Mexico** (Galt’s alleged connections to Nuevo Laredo and Hotel Rio)  

Key Events:  
- **April 16, 1968**: Complaint filed against Galt under Title 18, Section 241, alleging conspiracy to interfere with MLK's constitutional rights.  
- **December 15–21, 1967**: Galt traveled to New Orleans with Charles Stein; he carried a small bag similar to one found in Memphis and mentioned contacting individuals in the area.  
- **April 4, 1968**: Note found in Galt’s room at a rooming house, referencing his television set, which was later destroyed.  
- **March 1, 1967**: Galt listed his address as Eric S. Galit, 507 Chestnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri, in records from a Montreal apartment complex.  
- **Fiber analysis**: Evidence linking fibers from the murder weapon to Galt’s car and clothing, suggesting potential involvement in the assassination.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** (led investigation into Galt’s movements, financial transactions, and associations)  
- **U.S. Attorney's Office** (involved in filing conspiracy charges and managing fugitive alerts)  
- **Continental Dance Studios** (Birmingham/New Orleans; linked to Galt’s alleged dance lessons)  
- **Los Angeles Police Department** (surveillance of Galt’s residences and associates)  
- **Superior Bulh Film Company** (linked to Galt’s film orders)  
- **Locksmithing Institute** (Little Falls, NJ; Galt’s financial transactions for a locksmithing course)

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