</s>LA 44-1574 PAGE THREE ADDRESS UNKNOWN FOR BELOW LISTED: ROBERT STRICKLAND, JO ANN NICHOLS, JACQUELINE BOND, ANITA BOUCHARD, ROSE KATHLEEN CAVANNAUGH. LEADS: ALL OFFICES IF INSTRUCTOR LOCATED ATTEMPT TO DETERMINNE ADDRESSSES OF OTHER INSTRUCTORS LISTED. ALL OFFICES INTERVIEW INSTRUCTIONS TO DETEMPIRE IF HAD ANY KNOWLEDGE OF ERIC S. GALT. NOTE MYERS POSITIVE GALT TOOK LESSONS CONTINENTAL STUDIOS, NEW ORLEANS, NINEETEN SIXTY FOUR. CHICAGO LOCATE CHARLES HARTZELL, ARTHUR D. WOLFSON. HOUSTON LOCATE HOWARD O. OWENS. MIAMI LOCATE WILLIAM LAMPHERE, JACCUELINE CUTOLO, HARRY A. DUNN. AT NEW ORLANS, LOUISIANA LOCATE MARCUS FELOS' BROTHER AND SET LEAD TO INTERVIEW FELDS. LOCATE CORBETT DUHON, RAY E. FARRIIS, SAMUEL CALON, EVA BOROS, SANDRA LOVIN. NEW ORLEAMS AT BATON ROUGE, LOUSIANA: LOCATE CHARLES L. MILLER. AT RAYNE, LOVINE, LOCATE BERNICE CONSTININE THROUGH FATHER. AT LAFAYETTE, LUSIANA; LOCATE JOAN MOORE THROUGH FATHER END KM ERH FBI CHICAGOO X 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into multiple individuals linked to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and related civil rights violations in 1968. Key figures include Eric S. Galt (also known as Eric Starvo Galt), a suspect with alleged ties to maritime activities, seafaring records, and connections to dance studios in Memphis, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The FBI sought information on his movements, employment, and associations, including Marcus Felos, Charles Hartzell, Arthur D. Wolfson, Howard O. Owens, William Lamphere, and others. A federal warrant was issued for Galt’s arrest on April 17, 1968, citing him as armed and dangerous due to alleged ties to a murder. Investigations also referenced an informant in Memphis who described sightings of Galt in 1968.  

Additional records mention Eric Stavo Galt, whose physical description (including ear shape and hairline) was compared to a known individual (Gaulden). Efforts to locate Wanda Wilkes, who allegedly could identify Galt, were unsuccessful. A threat of violence in Chicago was linked to Gordon Forbes, while David Horton’s brother Tom Gamore exhibited paranoid behavior and claimed Mafia involvement. An artist’s sketch of a suspect was created based on Rev. Clifford Royce’s description, which connected to MLK’s assassination. The FBI conducted interviews, surveillance, and forensic analysis across Memphis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Orleans.  

Separate records focus on James Earl Ray, a fugitive associated with MLK’s assassination. His 1950 arrest in Linn County, Iowa, for vagrancy noted his scarred right hand and claimed military service. The FBI investigated his family members, including Jerry Ray (father), Welda Ray (mentally disabled sister), Suggie Ray (another sister), and Carol Ryan Pepper (sister). Investigations spanned Missouri, Illinois, Chicago, Los Angeles, and St. Louis, with warnings about Ray’s dangerousness.  

Key People  
- Eric S. Galt (Eric Starvo Galt)  
- Marcus Felos  
- Charles Hartzell  
- Arthur D. Wolfson  
- Howard O. Owens  
- William Lamphere  
- Wanda Wilkes  
- Gordon Forbes  
- David Horton  
- Tom Gamore  
- Rev. Clifford Royce  
- James Earl Ray  
- Jerry Ray (father)  
- Welda Ray (sister, mentally disabled)  
- Suggie Ray (sister)  
- Carol Ryan Pepper (sister)  
- John FAY (band leader associated with Suggie Ray)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Chicago, Illinois  
- New Orleans, Louisiana  
- San Francisco, California  
- Port Arthur, Texas  
- Miami, Florida  
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana  
- Lafayette, Louisiana  
- Norfolk, Virginia  
- Washington, D.C.  
- Linn County, Iowa  
- Quincy, Illinois  
- St. Louis, Missouri  
- Los Angeles, California  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into Eric Galt’s alleged ties to civil rights violations and murder (April 1968).  
- Search for Galt through maritime records, bond purchases, informants in Memphis, and issuance of a federal warrant on April 17, 1968.  
- Efforts to track Eric Stavo Galt via physical descriptions, threats in Chicago linked to Gordon Forbes, and creation of an artist’s sketch based on Rev. Royce’s description.  
- FBI analysis of typewritten documents, fingerprint records, and surveillance of individuals associated with obscenity or criminal networks.  
- James Earl Ray’s 1950 arrest for vagrancy in Linn County, Iowa, and subsequent investigations into his family members and associates.  
- Coordination between FBI offices in Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, and Kansas City to locate Ray and assess his dangerousness.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Central to all investigative activities, including Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, and Kansas City divisions.  
- Memphis Police Department – Involved in tracking informants and coordinating with the FBI.  
- United States Department of Justice – Oversight of federal investigations.  
- Coast Guard (USCG) – Reference to maritime records related to Galt’s alleged seafaring activities.  
- Seamen’s International Union – Mentioned in connection to Galt’s maritime ties.  
- Linn County Sheriff’s Office (Iowa) – Involved in Ray’s 1950 arrest.  
- Los Angeles County Probation Department – Linked to Ray’s probation history after an illegal entry charge.

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