</s>FD. 245 (REV. 4:13:60) H. S. Department of Justice (MATERIAL MUST NOT E REMOVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILED) RETAIN FILE FOR OR 5 DO NOT OSTROY PEL.A.D LITIGATION REGISTERING YEARS PER FOIPA 1740 FILE 190-120 FEDERAL BUREAU ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED FOR HISTORICAL of ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE:US UNIC: ASSISTED D.CLASSIFICATION HERE/US UNC: ASSISTERED INVESTIGATION Serials Volume Number Bureau File Number DO NOT DESTROY PENDING LITigation 78-8869 See alao Nos. DO NOT ESTROY HISTORICIAL VALUE NATIONAL ARCHIVES - - - - - - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect linked to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Galt was searched across multiple banks in Birmingham and Los Angeles for financial records. Xavier von Koss, a hypnotist in Los Angeles, noted Galt visited his office on January 4, 1968. The FBI requested background checks on a white Mustang purchase, possibly registered in California or the LA area. Items (Anita Katzwinke and Ginger Day) found in a trunk were traced to Galt, though the individuals denied knowledge of their presence. Los Angeles continued efforts to locate Galt. Chester Barfield, appearing at a Charlotte FBI office, claimed he received $1000 for killing MLK, referencing a receipt deposited in a motel safe. The investigation could not confirm Linen Thread Co., and Barfield’s whereabouts remained unclear. A memo from Ralph J. Rampton mentioned Stephen Pierce, who worked at Seaboard Railroad and noted Galt’s name and address around September 1967. Laundry records showed Galt had dry-cleaned items, including a necktie, which was unusual. The FBI also examined latent prints, photographs, and conducted checks on rental agreements and vehicle registrations.  

Key People:  
- Eric Starvo Galt (suspect linked to MLK assassination)  
- Xavier von Koss (hypnotist in Los Angeles)  
- Chester Barfield (alleged recipient of $1000 for killing MLK)  
- Stephen Pierce (employee of Seaboard Railroad, noted Galt’s name/address)  
- Anita Katzwinke and Ginger Day (individuals associated with items found in a trunk)  

Key Locations:  
- Birmingham, Alabama (bank records, laundry investigations)  
- Los Angeles, California (hypnotist records, vehicle checks)  
- Charlotte, North Carolina (Barfield’s appearance at FBI office)  
- Mobile, Alabama (photograph of Noar Jefferson Green)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (laundry records, Galt’s residence)  

Key Events:  
- Search for Eric Starvo Galt across banks and financial records  
- Investigation into a white Mustang purchase linked to California/Los Angeles  
- Chester Barfield’s claim of receiving $1000 for killing MLK  
- Laundry records showing Galt’s dry-cleaned items, including a necktie  
- Examination of latent prints, photographs, and rental agreements  
- Attempts to locate Linen Thread Co. and verify Barfield’s employment  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Seaboard Railroad (mentioned in context of Stephen Pierce’s work)  
- AEROMARINE SUPPLY COMPANY (involved in rifle purchase investigation)  
- Singer Company (reviewed for typewriter sales to Galt)

MLK Declassified Files

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