</s>ME 44-1987 2 Mr. CUPPIES advised that after the deputy sheriff had told them to stay in the grill that he believes it was a police officer that entered and told them all to write their names and addresses on a piece of paper. He said it was not until then that he and others learned that MARTIN LUTHER KING had been shot. He stated he did not hear a shot that was fired. Mr. CUPPIES advised he cannot furnish any additional information concerning activity in this area. 51 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

The document contains a detailed inventory of items recovered from a crime scene, including various products, tools, and clothing. It includes descriptions of bags, hardware, toiletries, and other objects with specifications such as dimensions, manufacturers, and pricing. Notable items include a "Tel-Star" zipper bag, pliers, a "BAND-AID" box, binoculars, shaving supplies, and a Channel Master radio receiver. The text also references soil examination findings and laboratory analysis of clothing items linked to Martin Luther King Jr., including damage patterns on his shirt, coat, and undershirts. A board with a dent is noted as potentially related to a weapon, possibly a Remington rifle. Laboratory reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) detail examinations of clothing, soil samples, and other evidence collected in connection with the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.  

Key People  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (subject of clothing examination)  
- SA Robert Fitzgerald (FBI agent involved in specimen delivery)  
- Individuals associated with manufacturers mentioned (e.g., Channel Master Corp., Colgate-Palmolive Company)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (linked to FBI investigation and specimens)  
- St. Louis, Missouri (associated with the "HOMESTEAD" paper bag manufacturer)  
- Hong Kong and Japan (mentioned in relation to product origins)  

Key Events  
- Examination of clothing items from Martin Luther King Jr.  
- Soil analysis for forensic comparison  
- Laboratory testing of a board with potential weapon-related damage  
- Inventory of recovered objects, including tools, toiletries, and packaging materials  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Channel Master Corp.  
- Colgate-Palmolive Company  
- Graham Paper Company (manufacturer of "HOMESTEAD" paper bags)

MLK Declassified Files

44-at-2386_hs1-852715321_159-04-part_3_of_4.pdf

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