Summary  
The documents consist of multiple entries from the FBI's file series 44-2649-1A, dated April–June 1968, containing descriptions of individuals under investigation. Key details include physical descriptions of suspects (e.g., white male, age 36, 5'8"–5'10", 150–160 lbs), aliases such as Eric Starvo Galt, Harvey Lowmyer, and John Willard, and references to James Earl Ray. A composite description of an unknown subject (UNSUB) includes a birthdate of July 20, 1931 (unverified), physical traits, and links to Arizona and Missouri prison records (e.g., Richard Burnham Harrell, FBI #751). The documents also reference FD-340 forms, which are FBI tip sheets, and include notes about photos of suspects taken in 1967. Some entries mention unrelated administrative details, such as laundry marks or employment applications, but these are not connected to the MLK assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., described in multiple entries with physical traits and linked to FBI file 44-2649-1A.  
- Eric Starvo Galt, Harvey Lowmyer, John Willard: Aliases associated with the UNSUB composite description.  
- Richard Burnham Harrell: Mentioned as an inmate at Arizona Prison (file number 00416).  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Source of subject descriptions.  
- Arizona Prison: Linked to Richard Burnham Harrell.  
- Missouri Department of Corrections: Reference to file number 00416.  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into a suspect (UNSUB) with ties to the MLK assassination, including composite descriptions and photo evidence from 1967.  
- Administrative entries related to FD-340 forms, tip sheets, and prison records.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central to the file series, with references to agents, contributors, and case management.  
- U.S. Department of Corrections: Mentioned in relation to prison records.

MLK Declassified Files

44-dl-2649-1a_sec_001_ser_1a1-part_2_of_8.pdf

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