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Summary:  
The documents consist of multiple FBI FD-302 forms dated April 1968, detailing witness accounts and investigative notes related to events in Memphis, Tennessee, around April 4, 1968. Frank Brewer (landlord at 422 South Main Street) reported hearing a loud noise resembling gunfire at approximately 6:00 p.m., initially thought to be a firecracker. He observed police activity near the Lorraine Hotel and described an officer pointing toward the northeast corner of a roominghouse. Later, William Anshutz informed Brewer of a man with something in his hand running down steps. Police arrived shortly after. Howard Bonnie Vance (422 South Main Street) stated he was intoxicated on April 3–4, 1968, and did not hear or see anything unusual. J.L. Messer (422 South Main Street) claimed he was deaf and only learned of an incident the morning of April 5, 1968. Frank Marley (423 South Main Street) heard a shot late afternoon on April 4 but did not leave his room due to heavy drinking. He later described seeing clothing in a hallway and a man sliding down a bank east of the building, referencing "MARTIN LUTHER KING" in the back portion. Harold Carter (422 South Main Street) heard a shot around 6:00 p.m., noted police presence, but saw no one. Alfred Eaton (422 South Main Street) claimed to have seen someone covering a body across the street after hearing gunfire.  

Key People:  
- Frank Brewer (landlord at 422 South Main Street)  
- Bessie Brewer (Frank’s wife)  
- William Anshutz (tenant at 422 South Main Street)  
- John Willard (possibly a police officer, no records found prior to April 4, 1968)  
- Frank Marley (tenant at 423 South Main Street)  
- Harold Carter (tenant at 422 South Main Street)  
- Alfred Eaton (tenant at 422 South Main Street)  
- SA Jack D. Vahrenwald and SA Eugene A. Medori (FBI agents)  

Key Locations:  
- 422 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee (roominghouse)  
- Lorraine Hotel (nearby location mentioned in police activity)  
- Northeast corner of the roominghouse (pointed to by officers)  
- Mulberry Street (building facing this street)  

Key Events:  
- Hearing a loud noise resembling gunfire at 6:00 p.m. on April 4, 1968  
- Police presence and activity near the Lorraine Hotel  
- Witness accounts of individuals running or covering a body  
- Officer pointing toward the northeast corner of the roominghouse  
- Mention of "MARTIN LUTHER KING" in the back portion of the building  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Local law enforcement (Sheriff’s Department, Memphis police)

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