</s>ME 44-1987 2 drive this Mustang away. He stated he has no idea when the car left. He said this Mustang was a late model car, but does car left ... He said This Mustang was the last model car. But does not know the exact year. He Said it was not dirty and yet yet it was not really exactly what he said it was the interior of the car was dark, mostly black or blue. The interior of this car was seeing anything hanging from the rearview mirror or from a hanger in the car. FOSTER advised he cannot recall any additional information concerning the Mustang or any individuals in the area. 55 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary:  
The document contains multiple FBI laboratory reports dated April 18–22, 1968, related to the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The analysis includes forensic examination of clothing items recovered from MLK, including a shirt (Q76), necktie (Q77), suit coat (Q78), trousers (Q79), socks (Q80–Q81), underpants (Q88), undershirt (Q84–Q85), and shoes (Q84–Q85). Examination revealed damage to the shirt’s collar, torn necktie, and fabric tears on the suit coat. Lead contamination was detected on these items, potentially from bullet fragments, but no definitive bullet holes or fragments were identified. Blood group "O" human blood was found on several clothing items, though insufficient for conclusive analysis.  

Additional reports detail forensic examination of items recovered from a 1966 Ford Mustang, including floor mats (Q89–Q92), tools (e.g., wheel jack, screwdrivers, knife), and soil samples collected from locations such as the Rebel Motel parking lot, South Main Street, and near the site where a gun and bedspread were abandoned. Soil analysis included comparisons of fibers and hairs found on various items, with some fibers matching those from the bedspread (Q13) and others linked to different sources. The Mustang’s interior contained markings like "HIS" printed on mats, though their significance remains unclear.  

Key People:  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (subject of clothing examination)  
- FBI agents SA A. F. Miller and Jack B. Simpson (submitting specimens)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (FBI office)  
- Rebel Motel parking lot  
- South Main Street area  
- Site where a gun and bedspread were abandoned  

Key Events:  
- Forensic analysis of clothing items from MLK  
- Examination of Mustang interior and soil samples from multiple locations  
- Blood and fiber analysis to link evidence to potential suspects or scenes  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- FBI Laboratory (conducting forensic tests)

MLK Declassified Files

44-bh-1740_729219_07-01-part_2_of_8.pdf

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