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The declassified documents detail FBI and law enforcement efforts to investigate the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on a suspect named **Eric Galt** (also referred to as "Gail" or "Amber") and connections to a **white Mustang car**, license plates, and false clues. Key points include:  

### Summary  
The documents reflect a fragmented investigation with limited clarity on Galt’s role, the car’s exact movements, and the suspect’s identity. While the FBI and local police pursued leads involving false clues, license plates, and witness testimony, many details remain unresolved due to gaps in the records. The case highlights challenges in piecing together evidence from disparate sources during a high-profile investigation.  

### Key People  
- **Eric Galt**: Central figure in the investigation, described as having fabricated past, fake documents (e.g., duplicate licenses), and ties to Birmingham, Memphis, and Mexico. His birthday is listed as April 4, 1938, but inconsistencies exist in records.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Officially identified as the assassin of MLK by U.S. authorities; referenced alongside Galt in some documents, with suggestions they may be the same person or separate individuals.  
- **Harvey Lawyer**: Linked to Galt and mentioned in FBI documents.  
- **John Willard**: Another alias or associate of Galt.  
- **Witnesses**: Described a suspect with physical traits (long nose, brown eyes) and behaviors (driving at high speed, using a CB radio). One witness noted the suspect had a gun in the car.  

### Key Locations  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: A key location for the investigation, with FBI agents monitoring Galt’s movements and connections to a house on Highland Ave.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: The assassination occurred here, with police and FBI focusing on the Mustang and its license plates. Witnesses reported a suspect with physical traits (long nose, brown eyes) and behaviors (driving at high speed, using a CB radio).  
- **Mexico**: Mexican authorities were involved in border surveillance, as Galt was suspected of fleeing to Mexico after the crime.  

### Key Events  
- **License Plate Investigations**: The FBI tracked license plates (e.g., "Jefferson" or "DITARD LP GRANT") linked to Galt’s car. Some plates were reported stolen or used as decoys.  
- **Surveillance and Sketches**: A sketch of the suspect was created, and police in Mexico City studied it during border checks.  
- **Witness Accounts**: Multiple witnesses described a suspect with physical traits (long nose, brown eyes) and behaviors (driving at high speed, using a CB radio). One witness noted the suspect had a gun in the car.  

### Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency involved in tracking Galt, issuing warrants, and providing descriptions.  
- **Local Law Enforcement**: Focused on the Mustang and license plates in Memphis.  
- **Mexican Authorities**: Involved in border surveillance due to suspicions Galt fled to Mexico.  

### Additional Notes  
- Some documents contain unclear or contradictory details (e.g., "1-1-1838 cennin. Galt" appears to be a typo or error).  
- References to dates (e.g., April 4, 1968) and events (e.g., a car accident near the Memphis airport) are inconsistent or incomplete.  
- The text contains fragmented information and unresolved ambiguities, suggesting challenges in piecing together evidence from disparate sources during the investigation.

MLK Declassified Files

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