</s>UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO SAC /37-3337 DATE: 4/1/18 FROM: SA Gey B.D.Bilen PCI PSI R (Prob) SUBJECT: CE2258-C R Dates of Conflict Titles and Filigree on which contacted 44-1365 17-5FOD Purpose and results of contact NEGATIVE Ct albund no nuggeta in helling POSITIVE STATISTIC D information me planned dututence A Informant certified that he has Rating furnished all information obtained by him since last contact. -1-137-3323 44-135-8 0-14-3363 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FED. D-0168 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text comprises a collection of fragmented FBI/US government records from April 1–6, 1968, primarily related to investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4, 1968). The documents reference racial tensions, military personnel, and suspects linked to the crime. Key elements include surveillance of individuals with potential ties to the assassination, such as Ronald B. Simpson (a suspect with a history of mental health issues), Eric Starvo Galt/Harvey Lowheyer (flagged but unverified), and John Clinton Millsaps (interviewed in Danville, VA). The FBI conducted checks with county clerks, credit bureaus, and hospitals to gather information on suspects. A stolen rifle is mentioned as a potential weapon, though its connection to the case remains unclear. The text contains redacted names, typos, and fragmented entries, likely due to urgent classification or formatting issues. References to "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176" indicate these records were declassified decades later.  

Key People  
- **Ronald B. Simpson**: Suspect with schizophrenia diagnosis, released on leave multiple times between 1967–1968, arrested in El Paso County, Texas (December 1967) for vagrancy.  
- **John Willardu Martin Luther King Jr.**: Likely a redacted or misstated name; appears as an alias in the text but does not align with historical records.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt / Harvey Lowheyer**: Names investigated but found to have no verified records.  
- **John Clinton Millsaps**: Suspect located and interviewed in Danville, VA, employed by Plastic Vac Corp in Richmond, VA.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, TN**: Site of MLK’s assassination.  
- **Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, and Richmond, VA**: Locations where investigations occurred.  
- **Durham, NC**: Home of VA Hospital where Ronald Simpson was hospitalized.  
- **Danville, VA**: Location of John Clinton Millsaps’ interview.  

Key Events  
- **April 4–6, 1968**: FBI/US government conducted post-assassination inquiries, focusing on surveillance and suspect identification.  
- **Surveillance activities**: Monitoring individuals with potential ties to the assassination, including checks with county clerks, credit bureaus, and hospitals.  
- **Interviews**: Conducted with suspects like John Clinton Millsaps and witnesses (e.g., Lloyd Peterson).  
- **Investigation into stolen rifle**: Mentioned as a possible weapon linked to the crime, though no direct connection was established in the documents.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Central agency involved in tracking suspects, conducting surveillance, and gathering evidence.  
- **VA Hospital (Durham, NC)**: Institution where Ronald Simpson was hospitalized for schizophrenia.  
- **Plastic Vac Corp (Richmond, VA)**: Employer of John Clinton Millsaps.

MLK Declassified Files

44-ce-1365_738554_04-01-part_4_of_8.pdf

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