</s>OPTIONAL FORM NO. 8019-107-49 UNITED STATES GO. UNITED STATES GO. RMENT Memorandum Memorandum TO SAC (44-11114) DATE: 4/11/68 FROM ASAC KYLE G. CLARK SUBJECT: MURKIN At approximately 4:00 p.m. this date: Supervisor. BILL, NOLAN. Los Angeles, telephoneally advised that investigation Los Angeles Los Angeles; telephoneally advise that investigation question were produced at the laundry operated by suspect. VerMON. Los Angeles was stated that the Bureau has not confirmed this of the Bureau was not confirmed that this also that he had just been in telephone, contact with Inspector SULLIVAN. Memphis and during that contact, SULLIVANN received telephonic information from Atlanta Office that the white telephonie information from the Bureau of the Los Angeles Office Atlanta, Georgia. He also advised that the Los Angeles Office was in receipt of a telephone from the Bureau to be all SACs instant. He has also advised the Bureau to be cancelled. It is not known if GALT has been located. He advised that with regard to VERNON, they have determined that he is on probation in Los Angeles and according to the probation report, he was working at Locked at April 4. to check with Lockmith to prevent the probation officer and Los Angeles, Los Angeles. He was able to locate the probation Officer and VERNON. He also advised that he has received information that a positive identification that he he had received however, however, the Bureau in a positive identification, that not been made; however, and that of LOWRIVER are very similar. APB & GALT and Mustang was not placed Chicago based on the above information. 1 - Tickler SAC 1 - Ticker SAS SUMMIMEY B) 44-11/39 1 - tickler ASAC SEARCHED KGC w/mm SERIAL/PTO. (3) APR 11 1968 Fbi-1-Cauau. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds, Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential connections between individuals and events related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. On April 11-12, 1968, agents in Los Angeles, Memphis, Atlanta, Chicago, and Savannah tracked suspects such as GALT, VERNON, and LOWRIVER. A Mustang car linked to the case was examined for evidence, including a Ford radio, a heavy-duty battery with a Sears stamp (C68), and items like a Kleenex box containing names and phone numbers. Financial records were reviewed for JOHN L. WILLARD and STEWART GALT, while airline manifests for Delta Flight 0649 from Atlanta to Savannah on April 5, 1968, were requested. A white styrofoam box found in the car was analyzed alongside laboratory specimens. Aliases like "LOWEYER" and "LOMEWEYER" were noted, along with connections to Chicago-based entities such as New Day Books Inc., linked to CP District activities. Additional records from April 1968 include inquiries into Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect potentially using aliases like Harvey Lowwer or John Willard, based on descriptions from dance instructors in New Orleans and Alabama. A witness in Tinley Park, Illinois, reported a Mexican woman at his farm describing an individual resembling the suspect, though details were inconsistent. A car sighting near Chicago matched a suspect’s vehicle description, and a complaint about a man seen at an airport matching Galt’s profile was noted. The FBI acknowledged receipt of information from Mrs. Dolores A. Mascolino. Another record mentions a complaint from Mrs. Nellie Watson (936 West 79th Street, Chicago) reporting an individual named "WIRT" resembling a composite sketch of MLK's assassin, linked to Wirt Reynolds at U.S. Thermo Plastics Company. Rudy Ruddy described a man in a restaurant claiming intent to kill MLK, carrying a knife, with physical traits including light brown hair and a Southern accent. Eric S. Galt ordered camera equipment via mail from Superior Bulk Film Company in Birmingham, Alabama, with payments processed through the Merchandise National Bank. Phone calls from Mobile, Alabama, were traced to potential suspects. The FBI and Chicago Police Department conducted interviews and checked records for connections. A letter from L. Monsse referenced a $20,000,000 contract to kill "KING" (likely MLK), with mentions of Chicago and names discussed during a trip. An FBI memorandum noted a review of motel records at the POLPHIN Motel in Morton Grove, Illinois, which failed to identify guests from North Carolina or with North Carolina license plates. The document references FBI file number 2025 under Executive Order 14176 and includes search terms such as "SEARCHED," "INDEXED," and "SERIALIZED."  

Key People  
- GALT (various aliases: LOWEYER, LOMEWEYER, Harvey Lowwer, John Willard)  
- VERNON, LOWRIVER, JOHN L. WILLARD, STEWART GALT  
- BELINDA SHIELD, ROBERT HAYNES, S. WINSLETT, EDWARD KASSINGER, SA RENE J. DUMAINE, SA DON E. STOKES, SA DANIEL M. CRAUTOPD, SAC ROBERT JENSEN, SAC KYLE G. CLARK, SAC JOE GAMBLE, SA HAFOOLD K. JOHNSON  
- Mrs. Dolores A. Mascolino, Ted Boersma, Rudy Ruddy, Mrs. Nellie Watson, Wirt Reynolds, Eric S. Galt, Allen Vinson, James Donal Galt, Maurice Joseph Galt, TAROLD LIGHTEMAN, SA GIRAPE M. ANIMINO, SAC Chicago  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, Memphis, Atlanta, Chicago, Savannah, Georgia, Birmingham, Illinois, Laredo, Texas, Oklahoma, Mendota, Illinois, New Day Books Inc., 608 S. Dearborn, Chicago, 2608 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, Morton Grove, Illinois, Omaha, Nebraska, North Carolina (motel records), Mobile, Alabama, Oak Park, Illinois  

Key Events  
- Examination of a Mustang car linked to the investigation, including items like a Ford radio, battery, and Kleenex box with names/phone numbers  
- Tracking suspects via airline manifests (Delta Flight 0649) and bank records for JOHN L. WILLARD and STEWART GALT  
- Analysis of a white styrofoam box found in the car compared to laboratory specimens  
- FBI inquiries into Eric Starvo Galt’s movements, aliases, and associations with dance schools and businesses  
- Witness report of a man resembling the MLK assassination suspect at Boersma’s farm in Tinley Park, Illinois  
- Car sighting near Chicago matching suspect’s vehicle description  
- Complaint about a man seen at an airport matching Galt’s profile  
- FBI acknowledgment of information from Mrs. Mascolino  
- Mrs. Watson reporting "WIRT" resembling MLK's assassin linked to Wirt Reynolds  
- Rudy Ruddy describing a man in a restaurant claiming intent to kill MLK with a knife  
- Eric S. Galt ordering camera equipment from Superior Bulk Film Company in Birmingham, Alabama  
- FBI and Chicago Police Department reviewing phone calls from Mobile, Alabama, and checking records for connections  
- Reference to a $20,000,000 contract to kill "KING" (MLK)  
- Review of motel records at POLPHIN Motel in Morton Grove, Illinois, without NC matches  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Field Offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, Savannah; SAC Chicago, SA GIRAPE M. ANIMINO  
- Delta Airlines, Bank of Park Forest, Archer National Bank of Chicago, Bank of Western Springs, Farmer's Bank of Lostant, Talman-Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago, Merchandise National Bank, Superior Bulk Film Company, U.S. Thermo Plastics Company, New Day Books Inc., Chicago Police Department (Homicide Review)

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