</s>OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MARK F. C.P.C. (P.O. 1814-1814 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum Memorandum TO : SAC, Albany : SAG, Director, FBI DATE: May 20, 1968 SUBJECT: MURKIN PUBLICITY ON REWARDS OFFERED Each Special Agent in Charge and Legal Attache is instructioned to promptly remind their established cooperative news sources(s) to a discreet and tactful manner, of the existence of sub- stantial reward money for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer for Dr. Martin Luther King. This money now totals at least $100,000. The FBI should not, however, be published as the source of this reminder. While the Bureau's continuing policy is to encourage the public to fund information, law enforcement authorities as a matter of good information, without exception of financial reward, it is fully recognized that monetary rewards are often necessary to motivate some individuals. The knowledge of theexistence of the substantial rewards available in the Murkin case could possibly prove of value in the solution in this major investigation. 1 - Copies to all Special Agents in Charge & Legals 44-159-4/10 H. Y.A.M.L.R.F.A SEARCHED SEARCHERED march-1/1/20. R.T. SERIALIZED FLEED H.H. HU-HU-HOUSTON Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 50/10/18 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O ., 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI internal memos and call logs from the late 1960s, primarily focusing on investigations into James Earl Ray, accused of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., and other fugitive-related activities. The records reference case codes like "MURKIN CR," long-distance calls traced through Southwest Bell Telephone Co., and geographic tracking along Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90 in Texas. They also include details on individuals such as Vincent Walker, Lawrence Rand/Rend, and Bill Brooks, with notes on their alleged activities, addresses, and associations. The text highlights FBI surveillance efforts, collaboration with local agencies like the San Francisco Police Department, and historical context tied to Cold War-era espionage and criminal investigations. OCR errors and corrupted data (e.g., "loc_XXX" tags) are noted, suggesting digitization from scanned paper files. A placeholder declassification reference ("2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176") appears in one section.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused of MLK’s assassination; tracked via long-distance calls and movement patterns.  
- Vincent Walker, Lawrence Rand/Rend, Bill Brooks: Individuals under investigation for alleged criminal activities or associations.  
- Fred Campbell: Mentioned as an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) member linked to law enforcement records.  
- Mrs. Edwin Theilengerdes, Jack Moroney: Names associated with monitored communications or suspect networks.  

Key Locations  
- Texas cities: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Corpus Christi, Midland/Odessa (via area codes 512, 713, 806).  
- Memphis, San Francisco, and other U.S. locations referenced in FBI collaboration records.  
- Hotels and addresses tied to fugitive investigations.  

Key Events  
- FBI tracking of James Earl Ray’s movements post-MLK assassination (1968) and his return to the U.S. in 1970.  
- Surveillance operations involving long-distance call logs, fingerprint classifications, and hotel registration data.  
- Investigations into individuals with ties to criminal networks or substance abuse recovery groups like AA.  
- Cold War-era law enforcement priorities, including espionage and organized crime monitoring.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central agency conducting surveillance, tracking suspects, and coordinating with local agencies.  
- Southwest Bell Telephone Co.: Provider of call records used in investigations.  
- San Francisco Police Department, Credit Bureau Metro, Inc.: Local entities collaborating with FBI on fugitive tracking.  
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Mentioned as an organization intersecting with law enforcement interest in individuals’ activities.

MLK Declassified Files

44-ho-1509_sec_006_ser_402-430-part_2_of_8.pdf

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