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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential connections between individuals and events related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, focusing on suspects like Eric Starvo Galt (later identified as James Earl Ray) and alleged ties to organizations such as Breakthrough. Key elements include interviews with cab drivers in Atlanta who reported picking up individuals resembling Galt, photographic evidence of Ray, and inquiries into his employment history, travel records, and associations. The FBI also examined military records, flight logs, hotel stays, and personal contacts of suspects, including Raymond Curtis (a convicted murderer) and Walter Rife. Investigations into Galt’s movements included checks on flights from Atlanta to Mexico City and connections to airline crews. Administrative notes reference case numbers, document distribution, and FBI procedures. Psychic impressions from Edward K. Clellin were used to create an artist’s sketch of the assassin, describing physical traits such as 5'10", 165 lbs., brown hair, and light eyes. The Breakthrough organization is described as a Nazi/neo-Nazi group allegedly linked to the assassination through Julius Griffen’s claims.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspect linked to the assassination plot; described in multiple reports as resembling individuals picked up by cab drivers.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central suspect referenced in photographs, interviews, and investigations; later identified as Galt.  
- **Edward K. Clellin**: Provided psychic impressions leading to an artist’s sketch of the assassin.  
- **Julius Griffen**: Allegedly contacted Dora McDonald before King’s death, claiming ties to a group in Detroit.  
- **Dora McDonald**: MLK’s former secretary; interviewed by FBI about potential leads.  
- **Johnny Varney**: Witness at Bradshaw’s Restaurant who described an individual with a .38 revolver and ties to Breakthrough.  
- **Raymond Curtis**: Convicted murderer who provided information on Ray’s alleged involvement in a $1 million bounty on MLK’s head.  
- **Jerry Ray**: Brother of James Earl Ray; interviewed regarding his activities and associates.  
- **John Ray**: Sister Carol’s husband, mentioned in St. Louis contacts.  
- **Walter Rife**: Individual with alleged ties to Ray.  

Key Locations  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Central to FBI interviews, evidence collection (e.g., Mrs. Mitchell’s residence), and cab driver reports.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of King’s assassination; mentioned in context of motel investigations.  
- **Kennesaw, Georgia**: Location of hitchhiker sightings and motel encounters.  
- **Saginaw, Michigan**: Stop noted in Vignolini’s truck log during his travels.  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Reported visits by Ray and prison contacts; former boarding house operated by Ray’s mother.  
- **Chicago, Illinois**: Linked to Ray’s alleged residence and bartending school.  
- **Kansas City, Missouri**: Prison and criminal associations tied to Ray.  
- **Mexico City, Mexico**: Flight destination from Atlanta for individuals under investigation.  
- **New York City**: Site of interrogation of flight crew members.  

Key Events  
- **April 4–5, 1968**: Cab drivers in Atlanta reported picking up individuals resembling Eric Starvo Galt.  
- **April 12, 1968**: Charles A. Tomlinson initially identified a man resembling Galt but later denied the match after viewing a composite photo.  
- **April 18–19, 1968**: FBI conducted interviews with Mrs. Mitchell, Johnny Varney, and Dora McDonald; collected evidence (jacket, ticket).  
- **Psychic Impressions**: Edward K. Clellin’s descriptions of the assassin’s physical traits and possible psychiatric history were used to create an artist’s sketch.  
- **Breakthrough Organization**: Alleged Nazi/neo-Nazi group linked to King’s assassination via Julius Griffen’s claims.  
- **Verification of Earl Ray’s Death**: Confirmed in Syracuse, New York, in November 1958.  
- **Military Record Review**: FBI examined Eric Starvo Galt’s U.S. Army service history (service number RA ONE SIX SIX THREE ONE TWO NINE) and potential ties to Germany.  
- **Flight and Hotel Checks**: Inquiries into travel records, hotel stays, and personal contacts of suspects.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Conducted interviews, coordinated investigations across divisions, and reviewed military records.  
- **Breakthrough**: Described as a Nazi/neo-Nazi racist organization in Detroit allegedly involved in the assassination.  
- **Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)**: Mentioned in context of Dora McDonald’s contacts and King’s associates.  
- **National Archives**: Involved in retrieving photographs for comparison with suspects.  
- **Philadelphia Office**: Monitored George Woods and Lawrence Henry’s activities related to MLK’s assassination.  
- **Georgia Chiropractic Association**: Conducted record checks on Eric Galt.  
- **Airline Companies (e.g., Eastern Airlines, Newark Airport, JFK Airport)**: Investigated flight records and crew interactions.

MLK Declassified Files

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