</s>FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-641) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 5/15/68 1 Mrs. ELIZABETH MONICA ZWOLINSKI, 1872 Nordoff Street, Northridge, California, advised that PORSON is her maiden name and that she is a widow. She has resided at this address for 16 years. She stated that she was a guest this address was for years. The stated she was as a guest during March 1968, but was not in Puerto Vallarta during October or November, 1967. She continued that she travels extensively, however, she does not utilize her maiden name. She related that she has relatives named POPSON, but none with the initials V.J. and she does NOT KNOW V. J. J ., FORSON. 5/14/68 at Northridge. California. File Los Angeles 44-1574 SA PAUL E. QUINN/dey 5/ 15/68 by Date dictated This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FDI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 96 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail multiple FBI investigations into individuals linked to potential connections with Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and events surrounding his assassination. A 1966 white Mustang abandoned in Atlanta, Georgia, was found containing personal items, including a cardboard fragment with names "GINGER DAY" and "ANITA KATZWINKEL," as well as bed linen marked "20R-3." The FBI investigated these individuals through interviews in Los Angeles and Hollywood, California, focusing on phone numbers, addresses, and arrests related to prostitution. A Social Security Number (SSN) was noted in a record but not fully provided. Separate inquiries examined ERIC STARVO GALT and JAMES EARL RAY, with GALT linked to The Palms Wilshire hotel, Avalon Cleaners, and the National Dance Studio, while Ray’s activities included enrollment at the International School of Bartending and financial transactions tied to Japanese handcuffs purchased via Tiffany Enterprises. The FBI also reviewed telephone records and hypnotherapy sessions for Ray, noting his shyness and interest in self-hypnosis.  

Key People  
- **Ginger Day** (also known as Ginger West or GINGERY NANCES)  
- **Anita Katswinkel** (Antina Katswinkel)  
- **Susan Harris** (Sue Harris)  
- **John Bonelli** (John R. Bonelli)  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** (linked to multiple locations and activities in Los Angeles)  
- **James Earl Ray** (investigated for potential connections to MLK’s assassination)  
- **Frank T. Wood** (hotel manager at The Palms Wilshire, confirmed GALT as a tenant)  
- **Sharon Roads** (dance instructor who described GALT’s appearance and behavior)  
- **Tomas Lau** (director of International School of Bartending, noted GALT’s limited Spanish proficiency)  
- **Dr. Mark O. Freeman** (psychologist who treated Ray for hypnotherapy)  

Key Locations  
- **Atlanta, Georgia** (abandoned Mustang found with personal items)  
- **Los Angeles, California** (FBI and LAPD records, interviews, and investigations into GALT and Ray)  
- **Hollywood, California** (residences, studios, phone number inquiries)  
- **The Palms Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles** (GALT’s former tenant status)  
- **Avalon Cleaners and Laundry, Culver City, California** (laundry records linked to GALT)  
- **National Dance Studio, Long Beach, California** (GALT’s enrollment)  
- **International School of Bartending, Los Angeles** (Ray’s attendance)  
- **St. Francis Hotel (5553 Hollywood Boulevard)** (telephone calls under investigation)  

Key Events  
- Recovery of a 1966 white Mustang in Atlanta with personal items and names listed on cardboard.  
- FBI interviews with suspects and witnesses in Los Angeles and Hollywood regarding GALT and Katswinkel.  
- Investigation into arrests related to prostitution, including Susan Harris and John Bonelli.  
- Identification of SSN in a record (not fully provided).  
- Confirmation that ERIC STARVO GALT stayed at The Palms Wilshire hotel between January 1967 and April 1968.  
- Laundry records for "GALT" from August 1967 to April 1968, including receipt numbers 3086 and 31053.  
- GALT’s enrollment at National Dance Studio in Long Beach (December 1967–February 1968).  
- Ray’s attendance at International School of Bartending (January–March 1968) and purchase of Japanese handcuffs via Bank of America money order.  
- FBI review of telephone records from St. Francis Hotel and interviews with witnesses, including Kirby Field and George MacDonald.  
- Hypnotherapy sessions for Ray by Dr. Freeman to address shyness and social anxiety.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into GALT, Ray, and related individuals.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Provided records and assistance in interviews.  
- **National Dance Studio, Long Beach, California**: Maintained enrollment records for GALT.  
- **International School of Bartending, Los Angeles, California**: Linked to Ray’s attendance.  
- **Avalon Cleaners and Laundry, Culver City, California**: Handled laundry transactions tied to GALT.  
- **Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, Long Beach, California**: Directed inquiries about marine licenses.  
- **U.S. Coast Guard District Office** (various locations): Handled telephone operations and inquiries.

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