</s>P.D. 245 (RE) 4:13:60) H. S. s. department of Justice MATERIAL MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO FAIR FILED ATLANTA FEDERAL BUREAU FEDERAL BUREAU of SEE 130-130 INVESTIGATION Bureau Fon Number 44.3866 FILE REVIEWED For HISTORICAL Volume Number: Schedules: FOR HISTORTICAL ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN/APCLARSON DECLASSIFICATION DATE/J03/03/01/05/05 DO NOT DESTROY. See also Nos. PRESERVE: CCT COMMITTIE ON ASSASSINATIONS 1965 #3 Parry 4/25/18 M.S. S ., department of Justicie. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text comprises law enforcement reports from the 1970s detailing investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and associated conspiracy theories. Key figures include James Earl Ray, convicted for MLK’s murder, and alleged accomplices such as "Fitz," J.C. Hardin, C.M. Hedpeth, William A. Marshall (WMA), and Mrs. De Luca. The documents reference Ray’s use of aliases like *Eric Galt* and *J.J.C.*, his connections to mail forwarding services, and potential links to identity theft and fraud cases involving stolen credit cards and a gold/black Plymouth car with license plate UT W-012. Investigations also include witness statements about interactions between "Fitz" and Ray, as well as FBI efforts to cross-reference identities and analyze fingerprints. While no conclusive evidence ties these individuals directly to MLK’s assassination, the documents reflect broader surveillance of Ray’s network and speculative theories about his involvement with accomplices or cover-ups.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted of assassinating MLK in 1968; used aliases *Eric Galt* and *J.J.C*.  
- **"Fitz"**: Mysterious figure described as a Caucasian male in his early 40s, allegedly linked to Ray.  
- **J.C. Hardin**: Allegedly contacted Ray about splitting reward money for MLK’s murder; described as a military veteran.  
- **C.M. Hedpeth**: Operator of a mail forwarding service tied to Ray’s alias *Eric Galt*.  
- **William A. Marshall (WMA)**: Suspected of armed robberies and linked to a gold/black Plymouth car.  
- **Mrs. De Luca (Darlene E. De Luca)**: Victim of identity theft; her stolen items were found in a restaurant.  

Key Locations  
- **Hollywood and West LA**: Mentioned as locations where "Fitz" was allegedly seen.  
- **Chula Vista, CA**: Site of WMA’s alleged crimes.  
- **Knoxville, Memphis, Belgrade, Florida, Cuba**: Locations referenced in Ray’s movements and investigations.  

Key Events  
- **Mail Forwarding Service Use**: Ray allegedly used a mail forwarding service to communicate under the alias *Eric Galt*.  
- **Stolen Identity Theft**: Mrs. De Luca’s stolen credit cards and photos were traced to WMA and the Plymouth car.  
- **Fraudulent Check**: A check signed by "W.L. De Luca" was linked to the gold/black Plymouth.  
- **Witness Statements**: Allan Thompson described interactions between "Fitz" and Ray, including discussions about MLK’s murder reward.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations into Ray’s movements, aliases, and potential accomplices.  
- **Local Law Enforcement**: Involved in tracking WMA’s activities and identity theft cases.  
- **Mail Forwarding Service (C.M. Hedpeth)**: Used by Ray for communication under an alias.

MLK Declassified Files

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