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Summary  
The documents detail the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., which occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Key elements include forensic analysis of a .30 caliber Remington bullet with specific physical characteristics, a rifle serial number (four six one four seven size n six), and latent fingerprint comparisons between weapons, the bathroom window sill, and individuals such as Ronald Bardin Simpson and Johnny Saudens Villard. A suitcase containing items like Schlitz beer cans, binoculars, and a York Arms Company bag was examined for evidence. Photographs of the crime scene, including the Lorraine Motel bathroom and surrounding areas (Main Street, Mulberry Street), were collected and analyzed for markings such as "X" or arrows indicating potential locations. The FBI coordinated with SACs in Memphis, New Orleans, Detroit, and Birmingham to investigate leads, including a reported tip about an individual named Frank Baldwin. A witness, John Willard McGowan, described seeing three men at a service station near Memphis, noting their appearances and vehicles. Efforts were made to trace abandoned evidence, such as a rifle and sippin’ bag containing binoculars, and verify credit card usage linked to suspects through American Express and Diners Club.  

Key People  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (assassination victim)  
- Emil Natalik (suspect under investigation in Baltimore)  
- Marjorie Kennedy (individual associated with King’s movements)  
- John Willard McGowan (witness who reported a conversation involving dynamite and the church where King was located)  
- Ronald Bardin Simpson, Johnny Saudens Villard (individuals whose fingerprints were compared to evidence)  
- Frank Baldwin (alleged assassin referenced in a tip)  
- Lowymer/Lowywer (suspect linked to a rifle purchased under that name)  
- FBI agents: Rosen, Deloach, Tolson, Latona, Bonebrake, Bleddeo, Mohr, Conrad, DeLoach, and others involved in fingerprint and photographic analysis  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (site of assassination; Lorraine Motel, service station at SE corner of Highway 61 and Brooks Road)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (related to latent prints on rifles)  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (coordinated investigation with FBI SACs)  
- Detroit, Michigan (FBI SAC coordination)  
- Quincy, Illinois (King’s travel location)  
- York Arms Company in Memphis (associated with binoculars found in a suitcase)  
- Downtowner Motel (Memphis, Tennessee)  

Key Events  
- Investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968  
- Forensic analysis of bullet and rifle evidence, including comparisons to other cartridges and rifling patterns  
- Collection and analysis of photographic evidence from the crime scene, including markings indicating potential locations of interest  
- Latent fingerprint comparisons between weapons, the bathroom window sill, and known individuals  
- Coordination among FBI SACs in Memphis, New Orleans, Detroit, and Birmingham to handle leads and share information  
- Reporting of a tip about Frank Baldwin as a potential suspect, though no confirmed address was provided  
- McGowan’s report of a conversation involving dynamite and the church where King was located  
- Examination of clothing fibers, bedding, and items from a suitcase containing beer cans, binoculars, and a York Arms Company bag  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including Civil Rights Division and SAC offices in Memphis, New Orleans, Detroit, and Birmingham  
- FBI Communications Section and fingerprint analysis units  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- American Express Company and Diners Club (requested for credit card verification)  
- Memphis Police Department (mentioned in context of evidence collection)

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_01-02-part_2_of_9.pdf

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