</s>FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LAB FILE Laboratory Work Sheet Re: MURKIN File # OR Lab. # D-580173 00: Memphis (Ul-1987) D-38861 JK Examination requested by: Examination requested: Sac, San Francisco (173-65) Airtel l/26/68 Date received: Document Result of Examination: Date received by: 1/29/68 Examination by: Mortimer Specimens submitted for examination K209 Three pieces of white cloth containing sample of laundry tapes obtained from Economy Cleaners, San Carlos, California (three different Thermo-Seal machines) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI Laboratory Work Sheets from 1965–1968 detailing forensic examinations of physical evidence and documents linked to investigations involving individuals associated with Martin Luther King Jr. The first set includes analyses of laundry tapes, paper samples, and specimens collected from laundries and cleaners across the U.S., referencing locations such as Memphis, San Francisco, Oakland, Jacksonville, Charleston, Columbia, Boston, Baltimore, Detroit, and Miami. These reports document serial numbers, examination dates, specimen sources (e.g., Thermo-Seal machines, postal services), and administrative notes on declassification under Executive Order 14176. The second set focuses on handwriting and fingerprint analysis of documents bearing signatures attributed to "Eric S. Galt" (with misspellings) and James Earl Ray, including payment coupons, application forms, and letters referencing Dr. King. Examination results note matches to known handwriting and fingerprints, with some entries linking specimens to Missouri State Penitentiary records. While no direct evidence of the assassination is explicitly stated in the second set, potential connections between individuals and MLK’s assassination are noted as part of broader FBI investigations.  

Key People  
- Mortimer (FBI examiner)  
- SACs (Special Agents in Charge) from San Francisco, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Tampa, Baltimore, Richmond, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles  
- Eric S. Galt (various misspellings: Galit, Gallt)  
- James Earl Ray  
- Ramon George Snoyd  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- San Francisco, California  
- Oakland, California  
- Jacksonville, Florida  
- Charleston, South Carolina  
- Columbia, South Carolina  
- Boston, Massachusetts  
- Baltimore, Maryland  
- Detroit, Michigan  
- Miami, Florida (implied via "Lurkin" reference)  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Atlanta, Georgia  
- Montreal, Quebec  
- Missouri State Penitentiary  

Key Events  
- Forensic examination of laundry tapes, paper samples, and specimens from laundries and cleaners across the U.S.  
- Submission of documents bearing "Eric S. Galt" signatures and James Earl Ray’s handwriting for analysis  
- Handwriting and fingerprint comparisons linking specimens to known individuals and Missouri State Penitentiary records  
- Investigation into potential connections between individuals and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., though no direct evidence is provided in the text  
- Administrative handling of requests by FBI field offices and lab units, including declassification under Executive Order 14176  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United States Department of Justice  
- FBI Laboratory (Memphis, Tennessee)  
- Local laundries, cleaners, and postal services (e.g., Post Exchange Laundry, Navy Exchange Laundries, Deluxe Cleaners)  
- Missouri State Penitentiary

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861-bulky_hs1-233652821_65-05-part_2_of_2.pdf

Document Summary

Try AI Search