</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4:15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Date 4/11/68 The following items were received by SA ROBERT FITZPATRICK fromSAC ROBERT G. JENSEN at the FBI Office, 841 Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee: One pair of men's shorts (waist band in unstretched condition, one side measures approximately 11-4 inches, one size would be waistband of approximately 23-1/2 inches) 2) T-shirt, size 42-2-2, designated "Jockey Power T.shirt, Size 42-4-2" size, size, and size. It appears on visual examination that the lower portion of the T-shirt has been cut, 3) One board which is part of a window sill the window of a bathroom at 4223 South Main Street, Memphis. These items were personally taken by SA Robert FITZZPATRICK for the FBI Laboratory, Washington, D.C. These items was personally taken BY SA ROBERT at 6:15 P.M. April 6, 1966, in route Metropolitan Airport, Memphis, Tennessee, SA FITZFATRACK left the Memphis FBI Office at 6.40 P.m. April 8, 1966. in route Metroropolitan Airport, at 6-40 P ., board at American Airlines Arrived at #132 on route Washington, Tennessee. Washington, D ., at 9:45 AM, Washington National Airport, Washington, S.F.T.P.R.ATRK Arrived and personally delivered the aforementioned evidence to SA JAMES CADIGAN of the Document Section, FBI, Washington; D. C ., and personally delivered the Section, FBI, Washington. D. 9:55 P. M. SA FITZZAPRICK had these items of evidence in his possession at all times until they were personally delivered by SA ROBET FIT ZPATRIACK to Washington D, C, and ultimately released to SA F.JAMES CADIGAN OF the FBI laboratory, Washington (D.C.) and ultimately 148 4/6/68 on 4/8/68 at Memphis, Tennessee File # Memphis 44-1987 SA ROBERT FITPATZPATTRICK.gmh by Date dictated 4/10/68 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loomed to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, while standing on a second-floor balcony outside his room. A single bullet struck him in the right side of his face, severing his spinal cord and causing immediate death. The FBI conducted an extensive investigation into the assassination, which included forensic analysis of crime scene photographs, witness statements, and evidence collection. Key suspects, such as Eric S. Galt (also known as Harvey Lowery or John Willard), were identified through links to abandoned items like a Remington Model 760 rifle (serial #4476) and binoculars purchased from York Arms Company. The investigation also involved interviews with over 50 witnesses, including motel staff, tenants of a rooming house at 422 S. Main St., and bystanders. The FBI case file (ME 44-1987) documented these findings, though no conclusive arrest or identification was made at the time.  

Key People  
- **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**: Victim of the assassination on April 4, 1968.  
- **Eric S. Galt** (also known as Harvey Lowery or John Willard): Identified as the likely perpetrator; stayed at the Rebel Motel (3466 Lamar Ave.) and was linked to abandoned items near the crime scene.  
- **Rev. Ralph Abernathy**: Witness who was present during the shooting.  
- **Marrell McCullough**: Witness who reported seeing a white Mustang near the Lorraine Motel.  
- **Patrolmen** (e.g., Lt. Judison, Vermon Dollahite): Law enforcement officers at the scene shortly after the shooting.  
- **York Arms Company**: Sold binoculars to Galt, which were linked to the investigation.  

Key Locations  
- **Lorraine Motel**: Site of the assassination; Dr. King was shot on its second-floor balcony (Room 5-B).  
- **422 S. Main St.**: Address of a rooming house where tenants reported seeing Galt flee before the shooting.  
- **Rebel Motel** (3466 Lamar Ave.): Where Galt stayed on April 3, 1968.  
- **424 S. Main St.**: Location where abandoned items, including a Remington rifle, were found near the Lorraine Motel.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Dr. King was shot and killed at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- **Crime Scene Documentation**: Forensic analysis of photographs captured bloodstains, footprints, and debris; technical details included camera models (e.g., 4x5 or 35mm), exposure settings, and flash units.  
- **Evidence Collection**: Abandoned items such as a Remington rifle, binoculars, and personal belongings were found near the motel.  
- **Witness Statements**: Over 50 individuals provided accounts of the shooting, including observations of Galt’s movements and the location of the assassin.  
- **FBI Investigation**: The Bureau conducted interviews, compiled witness statements, and analyzed forensic evidence to identify suspects.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Led the investigation into the assassination, including analysis of crime scene photographs and suspect profiles.  
- **Memphis Police Department**: Involved in initial response and evidence collection at the Lorraine Motel.  
- **York Arms Company**: Sold binoculars to Eric S. Galt, which were linked to the investigation.

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