</s>determine from visual examination whether or not a bullet or any bullet fragments had passed through or struck. these items. No. bullet holes were found in Q79 through Q85. collar, the edges of the hole torn in the Q76 shirt. collar,the edges of three tears on the collar of the Q78 suit coat and the material near the ends of the Q77 necklace were contaminated with traces of lead which could have been removed from the bullet fragments. The lead contamination of these items should not be associated with a particular bullet or lead source. Page 2 PC-A5530 EX GH JV 100 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text contains a mix of FBI investigative records from April 1968 related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, and fragmented entries about individuals associated with law enforcement records. Key elements include forensic analysis of the shooting location at the Lorraine Motel (4221 South Main Street), measurements of the bullet trajectory, and interviews with witnesses such as Lawrence Chancelor Howell regarding Eric Starvo Galt. The documents reference FBI report formats like FD-302 and PD-302, technical investigations involving trigonometry and ballistic analysis, and collaboration between federal agencies and local law enforcement. Later entries include fragmented records of individuals with aliases (e.g., James Earl Ray), physical descriptions, and references to organizations like the American Friends Service Committee. Some sections mention historical publications (*Daily Worker*) and notes about release under Executive Order 14176.  

Key People  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (subject of assassination investigation)  
- Eric Starvo Galt (linked to case via Lawrence Chancelor Howell)  
- James Earl Ray (repeatedly referenced as an alias for multiple individuals)  
- Harvey Lowymer (alias James Earl Ray)  
- John Willard (alias James Earl Ray)  
- James McBride (alias Walter Rife)  
- Lawrence Chancelor Howell (FBI interviewee)  

Key Locations  
- Lorraine Motel, Memphis, Tennessee (shooting location)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (interview locations)  
- Auburn University (student interviews)  
- Alton, Illinois  
- Chicago, Illinois  
- East 66th Street, California (implied via "Cale Brute for Yellow Catl Co.")  

Key Events  
- Forensic analysis of the shooting angle and distance at the Lorraine Motel  
- FBI interviews with witnesses in Birmingham, Alabama, and Auburn University  
- Documentation of ballistic measurements (e.g., 59 inches above right heel, 16.63 feet height difference)  
- References to FBI wanted flyers (e.g., Flyer 422, 4/17/68)  
- Notes on release under Executive Order 14176  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Police Department (collaboration with federal agencies)  
- American Friends Service Committee  
- Bund (implied via "member of Bund")

MLK Declassified Files

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