</s>D. 245 (REV. 413.60) DO NOT DEPARTMENT H. S. Department of Justice MATERIAL MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILLED LFPS L.B. Reports JERX Cables of L.P.S. L.BP.S FEDERALBUREAU FEDERAL BUREAU RET INVESTIGATION ENTIRE FIREVIEWED ENTIRE HISTORICAL Series Series Volume Number Bureau File Number ECLASSIFICATION ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HERBINUS/INCASSIFIED See also No. DO NOT DESTROY PRESERVE FOR SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail forensic analysis conducted by the FBI Laboratory between April 1968 and later that year, focusing on latent fingerprint examinations, handwriting comparisons, and evidence collection related to the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Key items analyzed include a map of Mexico (Q194), coat hangers (Q229–Q232), cardboard inserts (Q233–Q234), an Eastern Air Lines ticket envelope (Q247), and a 3x5 card bearing handwriting attributed to John Willard (K168). Latent fingerprints were developed on these items, with comparisons made to previously reported prints from other evidence (e.g., rifle Q2, binoculars Q14). One fingerprint on the map matched those found on the rifle and binoculars. Other latent impressions did not match known individuals. The reports also reference FBI file numbers, SAC locations (Atlanta, Memphis), and internal procedures for handling evidence. Additional forensic work included analysis of hair samples found inside a black shoe from Atlanta, handwriting comparisons on documents like Q118 (a Kleenex box with "At pool" and names) and money orders signed as "Eric S. Galt," and examination of items linked to a 1966 Mustang, license plates, and paper lifts. Some signatures (e.g., "Eric Galt") were attributed to Thomas M. Flickkei or other individuals, while others remained undetermined due to insufficient comparable material. Items like Q214 (a newspaper with handwritten notes) and money orders were retained for further examination.  

Key People  
- Donald James Nissen (FBI #607320A)  
- Walter Albert Willard (FBI #48405950)  
- John Willard (K168)  
- Inspector Joseph A. Sullivan (Atlanta SAC)  
- Assistant Director C. Lester Trotter  
- Eric S. Galt  
- Thomas M. Flickkei  
- Anita Louise Katzinkel  
- James D. Garner  
- Dr. Alvin E. French  
- Jack Dempsey BOSLEY  
- William Jennings Bryan Lee  
- Edward Ullan (Sultan Hill)  
- John Edgar Hoover  

Key Locations  
- Atlanta, Georgia  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Birmingham, Alabama  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Louisville, Kentucky  
- Oklahoma  
- Florida  
- Grammercy Park Apts (Los Angeles)  
- 114 113 Street, N.E. (Atlanta)  
- Washington D.C. (FBI headquarters)  
- Jackson, Mississippi  

Key Events  
- Examination of latent fingerprints on a map of Mexico and other items recovered from the assassination investigation.  
- Comparison of prints to those of Donald James Nissen and Walter Albert Willard, with no matches found for Nissen’s palm prints.  
- Submission of evidence (coat hangers, ticket envelope) for further analysis and disposition.  
- Communication between FBI SACs in Atlanta and Memphis regarding case progress.  
- Forensic analysis of hair samples, handwriting comparisons on documents (Q118, Q214, money orders), latent fingerprint examination from a 1966 Mustang and license plates, review of rental agreements and financial records.  
- Collection of maps, newspaper clippings, stamps, and other items linked to locations in Atlanta, Memphis, Birmingham, and Los Angeles.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- FBI Laboratory  
- Identification Division (Latent Fingerprint Section)  
- Special Agents (SACs) in Atlanta, Memphis, Birmingham, and Los Angeles  
- Los Angeles Field Office  
- Atlanta Field Office

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