</s>Brown cotton fibers, green cotton fibers and lustrous green viscose fibers that could have come from the Q13 bedspread were found on Q207 and Q208. None were found on Q204, Q205, Q206, Q207, Q212. SOIL EXAMINATION Fine smears and deposits of brown silty soil having the appearance of being deposited while wet were found on Q13. The soil in these smears is suitable for comparison purposes. The specific origin of the soil cannot be determined by a Laboratory examination. BLOOD EXAMINAION Q78, Q79 and Q93. Group "O" human blood was identified on Q76, Q77, Group "Q78", Q79, Q93, Q98, Q99, Q80, Q81, Q82, Q83, Q84 and Q85. Group "0" human Blood was limited to amount for grouping purposes, was found on q82, q84, Q85, Preliminary chemical tests for blood indicated the possible presence of blood on Q80 and Q81. However, there was an insufficient amount of material on these items to permit the necessary additional chemical tests to definitely establish the presence of blood. DOCUMENT EXAMNATION Specimens Q18, Q19, Q20, Q23, Q25, Q26, Q55 and Q56 were examined for writings and pertinent indentured impressions, but nothing of significance was found. The Q55 bag is imprimed "HOMESTEAD" and "STUBBY." " Information available in the Laboratory shows that the "HOMESTEAD" brand name is registered to the Graham Paper Company, 1014 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102, while "STUBBY" refers to the type of bag. Page 9 (continued on next page) PC-A54998 BX 0000515 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details forensic analysis of physical evidence collected during an investigation, including fiber, soil, blood, and fingerprint examinations. Cotton fibers (brown, green) and viscose fibers from a bedspread were found on specific items but not others. Soil samples indicated wet deposition but no definitive origin. Blood tests identified Group "O" human blood on multiple items, though insufficient material limited conclusive results. Fingerprint analysis linked latent prints to James Earl Ray (FBI/405942) and other individuals, including Memphis police officers. Items examined included a rifle box, beer cans, binocular cases, toiletries, clothing, and personal effects. Some specimens contained labels or markings related to brands, manufacturers, or retail locations.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (linked to latent fingerprints on multiple items)  
- Donald F. Wood (Birmingham gun store clerk, identified via palm print)  
- Glynn King (Memphis police officer, fingerprint match noted)  

Key Locations  
- St. Louis, Missouri (Graham Paper Company, "HOMESTEAD" brand registration)  
- Pasadena, California (Bushnell binoculars manufacturer)  
- Kansas City, Missouri (United Products Corporation, luggage retailer)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (police departments involved in evidence collection)  

Key Events  
- Forensic examination of fibers, soil, and blood from multiple items  
- Identification of James Earl Ray’s fingerprints on a rifle box, telescopic sight, binoculars, and other objects  
- Analysis of clothing items (undershorts, T-shirt, necktie) for damage potentially caused by projectiles  
- Documentation of latent prints recovered from various locations, including a fireplace and photocopier  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Police Department  
- Graham Paper Company (brand registration details)  
- United Products Corporation (luggage retailer)  
- Bushnell Manufacturing (binoculars production)

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