</s>Complaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 7-21-67) NOTE: Hand print names legally handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indecest Negative See below Subject's name and aliases HURKIN. Character of case 44-565 Complaint Marcella Page Complaint received Address of subject Personal XTelephone Date Time (1009) Complaint's address and telephone number. 1349 4th, Lot, Lot(Y) (RS1-7775) Race Sex Height Hair Build Birth date and Birthplace Age Male Weight Eyes Complexion Female Scars, marks or other data Details: Facts of complaint Complat stated she believes that only. GALT has been seen by her on the re-runs of KING's lost speech which was in Memphis She could not state in what but of spuich, as TV commin roamed crowd. Harle B.Bethle 44-555-165 SEARCHED, INDEXED, SERIALIZED, FILLED. Action Recommended APR 18 1968 FBI - CLEVELAND (Agent) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The document contains FBI records and correspondence related to investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on individuals linked to James Earl Ray, the alleged perpetrator. A complaint form (FD-71) from 1967 references Marcella Page’s claim that she saw GALT on TV re-runs of King’s lost speech in Memphis. FBI records include telegrams and memos from Cleveland and Memphis SACs discussing phone calls about a white male seeking someone named "Bill" in Memphis, with details about a telephone number (683-0840) and efforts to identify the caller. References to "MURKIN" appear in multiple entries, though their connection to MLK is unclear. Sylvia Irving’s letter to J. Edgar Hoover describes a sketch resembling GALT, possibly linked to an Alcoholic Clinic in Atlanta, with mentions of names like Rudolph or Fallon and a judge described as plump. FBI records also reference John Willard, Donald Leroy Willard, and other individuals under investigation, including credit checks, telephone directory reviews, and interviews with witnesses. A photo of King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis is noted, where he was shot. Additional documents detail an FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements, including a taxi driver’s report of a man resembling Galt boarding a Greyhound bus bound for Los Angeles. The FBI tracked Ray’s ticket purchase via cash and noted his fugitive status, criminal history involving robbery and drug use, and associations with Walter Terry Rife. Investigations in Cleveland, Memphis, St. Louis, and Kansas City monitored potential sightings of Ray, including travel via Greyhound buses and flights. A separate investigation at Port Columbus International Airport on April 19, 1968, involved an unknown male described as resembling Galt and Ray, with physical traits including brown hair (possibly dyed), a thin mustache, and clothing such as a black sports jacket and white shirt. The individual purchased a plaid shirt from Ronald Weiss, discarded his white shirt in a locker, carried rolls of currency and dimes, and exhibited an odor of alcohol, lack of luggage, and urgency to depart Columbus. Goodman and Dribinsky reported the encounter to the FBI after comparing the man’s appearance to newspaper photos of Galt and Ray. Coordination between FBI divisions in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Newark, and Memphis included clothing analysis and submission of a shirt obtained from the unknown male for laboratory examination.  

Key People:  
- Marcella Page: Complained about seeing GALT on TV re-runs of King’s speech.  
- GALT: Subject of multiple investigations; described as a white male linked to King’s assassination.  
- John Willard (various names): Investigated for potential connections to the case, including employment records and credit checks.  
- Donald Leroy Willard: Suspect with ties to Toledo, Ohio, noted in FBI records.  
- Sylvia Irving: Sent a letter to J. Edgar Hoover about a sketch resembling GALT.  
- Rudolph/Fallon (possibly): Names mentioned in connection to the Alcoholic Clinic in Atlanta.  
- Jesse Jackson, Rev. Ralph Abernathy: Identified in a photo of King on the balcony.  
- James Earl Ray: Suspected fugitive linked to MLK’s assassination; described as a loner with a criminal record involving robbery and drug use.  
- Walter Terry Rife: Alleged associate of Ray; mentioned in FBI records.  
- Gary S. Goodman (17 years old): Interviewed in Caldwell, N.J., reported sighting of the unknown male at Port Columbus Airport.  
- Leonard Dribinsky: New Rochelle, N.Y., high school senior who accompanied Goodman.  
- Ronald Weiss: Columbus, Ohio, companion of Goodman; sold a plaid shirt to the unknown male.  
- Paul Fisher: Greyhound bus driver who reported Ray’s travel.  
- James T. Bond: Inmate at Missouri State Penitentiary who provided details about Ray’s drug use and prison activities.  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of King’s assassination and the Lorraine Motel.  
- Cleveland, Ohio: FBI SAC office involved in tracking GALT and other suspects; travel agency and operations hub.  
- Toledo, Ohio: Home to Donald Leroy Willard; credit and telephone records reviewed.  
- Atlanta, Georgia: Alcoholic Clinic mentioned in Sylvia Irving’s letter.  
- Port Columbus International Airport, Columbus, Ohio: Location where an unknown male was observed by FBI agents.  
- St. Louis, Missouri: FBI monitoring activity related to Ray’s movements.  
- Los Angeles, California: Destination of bus route from Columbus.  
- Cincinnati, Ohio: Mentioned in coordination between FBI divisions and as a location for clothing analysis.  
- New York: Involved in FBI investigations and interviews.  

Key Events:  
- Investigation into GALT’s identity through phone calls, media reports, and witness interviews.  
- FBI efforts to track John Willard and Donald Leroy Willard via credit records and telephone directories.  
- Sylvia Irving’s letter to J. Edgar Hoover describing a sketch resembling GALT, possibly linked to the Alcoholic Clinic in Atlanta.  
- Photo of King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he was shot.  
- Taxi driver sighting of a man resembling Galt boarding a Greyhound bus bound for Los Angeles.  
- FBI tracking of Ray’s ticket purchase and travel itinerary via Greyhound buses and flights.  
- Investigation into Ray’s criminal history, including robbery convictions and drug use.  
- Interviews with witnesses and inmates to gather information about Ray’s activities and associates.  
- Observation of the unknown male at Port Columbus Airport on April 19, 1968, described as resembling Galt and Ray.  
- Purchase and disposal of a plaid shirt by the unknown male; submission of the shirt for FBI lab analysis.  
- Coordination between FBI divisions in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Newark, Memphis, and New York for surveillance and tracking.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into GALT, John Willard, Donald Leroy Willard, James Earl Ray, and other suspects; coordinated with SACs in Cleveland, Memphis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Newark, and New York.  
- Greyhound Bus Lines: Involved in tracking Ray’s travel via buses numbered 472 from Columbus to Los Angeles.  
- Missouri State Penitentiary: Mentioned as a location where James T. Bond provided details about Ray’s prison activities.  
- U.S. Postal Service: Referenced in administrative forms related to past crimes.

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