</s>OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 GREAT PRICE OFFICE (OPP) 2014-14 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : SAC (44-493) DATE: 4/18/68 FROM : SA LEE M. QUICK SUBJECT: MURKIN On 1/4/69/68, the following individuals advised that the files of their respective agencies contained: no information on anyone with the name HARVEY LOWEYER no information of anyone with that name HARVETER and logical variations of the name: Miss CAROLYN SHAPLEY, Auburn Credit Bureau, Auburn, New York. JOHN SOZANZKI, Identification Officer, Cayuga County Sheriff's Office, Auburn, New YORK. SAMUEL SOZANSKI, Identity Bureau, Auburn PD, Auburn. New York ., NewYork. SAMUel SPENO, Identification Bureau, Auburn In addition, the telephone directory and local city directory, the Cayuga County, New York, were reviewed without local authorities in Cayuga Country, NEW York, were viewed named HARVEy LOWEYer. Information pertaining to anyone On 4/10/68. JOHN SOZANKI, Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. advised that he had reviewed the voter registration records for Cayuga county without locating any information concerning HARVEYE LOWEYE. that on 1/11/68 , the following individual advised that the records on their respective AGencies contained no records of anyone respective AGENCY AGENCY GALTY. SAMUIL SPENCO, SAMUEL SPENKO, Identification BUREAU, Auburn New York, Police Department. County Sheriffs Office, Identity Officer, CAYuga JOHN SOZZANKI. Identification Officer. Cayuga (1) (4/4-44-193) (1/4) (1] SEARCHED INKEDED. SEARCHERED, INC. APR 18 1968 ALBANYY Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan MID-18 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The document is a compilation of fragmented government/FBI records from April 1968, primarily focused on the investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. It details forensic evidence including a recovered 30-06 Remington Model 760 rifle, latent fingerprints, binoculars, and clothing linked to suspects. Key figures mentioned include Eric Starvo Galt (charged with conspiracy), John Wildard (seen near the crime scene), and James Earl Ray (identified as a fugitive suspect). The text also references unrelated administrative records involving dance schools in New York, addresses of instructors, and potential social security numbers (SSNs) noted as redacted. Additional content includes cross-border investigations, coded communication systems like ATRTEL, and interagency coordination efforts.  

Key People:  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (victim of assassination)  
- Eric Starvo Galt (suspect linked to conspiracy charges, later implicated in the case)  
- James Earl Ray (primary suspect identified as a fugitive with criminal history)  
- John Wildard (individual seen carrying a package near the crime scene)  
- Harvey Lomyer, George Lather, Fred Leonardi, Mrs. Jacob Small, Dolph Sands, Lola Liebmann, Mrs. Sternfield, Mrs. Bernard Follett, Miss Carole Marshall, Mrs. Kathy Spendiff, Mrs. Emma Rose Flynn, Mrs. Joan Dellio, Mrs. Tom Dean, Mrs. Carl Miller (names from unrelated dance school records)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (Lorraine Motel, 424 South Main Street)  
- Albany, New York; Troy, New York; Elsmere, New York; Remsen Street, New York; Central Ave., New York; Fourth St., New York; Second Ave., New York (dance school addresses)  

Key Events:  
- April 4, 1968: Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel  
- FBI investigation into weapon recovery, forensic evidence, and suspect tracking (Eric Starvo Galt, James Earl Ray)  
- Submission of form 19 MAY JUNE RETURNS (E.O. 1814-18 MAY 1814 RETURN)  
- Requests for information on individuals with aliases, filing under SAC 44-493  
- Reference to Executive Order 14176 and interagency alerts about suspects crossing into Canada  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI Memphis Division (central to case management and coordination)  
- Dance schools including Joan Alund School of Dance, Eleanor's School of Dance, Jacob Small Dance Studio, Arthur Murray Dance School, Lola Liebmann Ballet Dance Studio, Sternfeld Dance Studio, Spendwood School of Dance, Flynn's School of Dance, Le-Sahn School of Dance, Miss Lynne School of Dancing, Eleanor Miller School of Dance  
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and ATRTEL (aerial telegraphy system)

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