</s>(from FBI, Atlanta) Soil from right fender well Soil in right front wheel Soil on right rear wheel Soil fron right rear fender wheel Soil fon left front wheel left fender Soil froon left rear wheel Soil From left front tire trend Soil off from right rear tire trend Soill from underneath body in front of differential Soil far from differential Soil ft from underbody in front section SoilFrom left rear well Scrapings from left rear tire well Scraprings from left front rear tire Scrapnings from rear rear tire tire Scrapyards from front rear rear front tire Scrapppings from front part right front tire Scrapbooks from front front rear engine Scrapberries from front wheel from engine Spare tire tire and windshield washer bag ITEMS FROM 6, 113, 14th ST, NE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA: (From FBI, Alabama) Bed sheet Bed sheet Standard Oil map of Atlanta Partial book of matches bearing advertisement of "Albert Picl Newspaper from shelf Newspapers from shelf Piece of pink paper bearing hand printed name "Jimmy Owen" Keyhole saw ITEM FROM 5, 307, 14TH St ., NE. ATLANTAS, GEORGEIA: (From FSI, Atlanta). Section of newspaper dated 4/7/28 (Received from FBI, Atlanta) Booklet entitled "What is the John. Birch Society" Gulf Oil Company map of Atlanta "Arrow" map of greater Atlanta Box of Nabisco saltine crackers Page 2 (continued on next page) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document compiles physical evidence and investigative records from federal agencies regarding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Physical items recovered include soil samples, tire fragments, maps (e.g., Gulf Oil Company map of Atlanta, Shell map of Texas and Oklahoma), newspapers, personal belongings (bed sheets, matches, a book of matches with advertisements), and latent fingerprints. Evidence such as license plates (1967 Alabama plate 1A-88334), cigarette butts, and documents like typewritten letters, enrollment forms for the Locksmithing Institute in Little Falls, New Jersey, and correspondence between Eric S. Galt and Dale L. Dykema are detailed. The FBI’s investigation references James Earl Ray, who is listed with aliases (Eric Starvo Gall, W. Herron, Harvey Lowery, etc.), criminal records, and a 1968 federal warrant for interstate flight to evade containment related to robbery charges. Additional records include access logs for a safe deposit box at Birmingham Trust National Bank linked to Eric S. Galt, handwritten signatures on forms, and handwriting analysis by FBI Special Agent James H. Mortimer concluding that multiple signatures attributed to "Eric S. Dalt" were written by the same individual.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Alleged assassin of MLK Jr., listed with aliases (Eric Starvo Gall, W. Herron, Harvey Lowery, etc.), criminal record, and a 1968 federal warrant for interstate flight to avoid containment.  
- **Eric S. Galt**: Linked through enrollment at the Locksmithing Institute, correspondence with Dale L. Dykema, addresses in Montreal, Canada, and Los Angeles, California; signatures on bank forms and documents.  
- **Dale L. Dykema**: Recipient of correspondence related to Eric S. Galt.  
- **James H. Mortimer**: FBI Special Agent conducting handwriting analysis on documents attributed to "Eric S. Dalt."  
- **Tomas Reyes Lau**: Name associated with an installment note referenced in the document.  

Key Locations:  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Sites where soil samples, tire fragments, and other physical evidence were recovered.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Associated with bank records, fingerprint evidence, and safe deposit box access logs.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Linked to the New-Rebel Motor Hotel registration card bearing Eric S. Galt’s handwritten signature.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Address tied to Eric S. Galt; referenced in FBI records.  
- **Montreal, Canada**: Address associated with Eric S. Galt.  

Key Events:  
- Recovery of physical evidence (soil, tire fragments, maps) from locations connected to the MLK assassination investigation.  
- FBI examination of documents, including typewritten letters, enrollment forms, and correspondence between Eric S. Galt and Dale L. Dykema.  
- Issuance of a 1968 federal warrant for James Earl Ray related to interstate flight and robbery charges.  
- Handwriting analysis by FBI Agent Mortimer confirming multiple signatures attributed to "Eric S. Dalt" were written by the same individual.  
- Safe deposit box access records and administrative entries from Birmingham Trust National Bank, including dates spanning 1967–1968.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency conducting the investigation, collecting evidence, and issuing warrants.  
- **Locksmithing Institute**: Institution where Eric S. Galt enrolled for a course.  
- **Birmingham Trust National Bank**: Associated with financial records, fingerprint evidence, and safe deposit box access logs.

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