</s>Mr. Tolson Mr. DelLeach Mr. Bohr- Mr. Bohr- on Abbenson Biscayne FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Mr. Beohr. 2-2-1/2/19/9/19 9/10/10 Mr. C. Corran- COMMUNICATIONS SECTION Mr. Gail APR 9 1968 Mr. Felt Mr. Feil- TELETYPE Mr. Sauti- Mr. Saute- Mr. Suave- Mr. Seuil- Mr. K.Boys FBI WASH DC McLalton Mr. Tauny- FBI BIRMGHAM Mr. Wainy- Mr. D. Bunchy- 410 PM URGENT 4-9-68 JGA TO DIRECTOR, LITTLE ROCK AND MEMPHIS FROM BIRMINGHAM 44-1740 MURKIN WHITE MUSTANG BEARING ARKANSAS LICENSE TWO DASH ONE FOUR FOUR NINE'S OBSERVED TODAY IN BODY SHOP OF DAVID EARL TRAVEL, FOUR MINE'SSERVESED TODAY in BODY SKOP OF DAVID EARLI TRAVEL. BRIMMIGHAM TRAMMILL SUBJECT IN CASE ENTILIED JON S. S. O. S ., E.Y. HIAL, ITSWV, JDAE, 00 BIRMMIGHAM, AND WELL KNOWN HANDLER OF INFRSTATE e STOLEN VEHICLES AND HAS DEALT IN STOLEN MUSTANGS IN PAST. LITTLE ROCK DETERMINATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND STOLENTE STATUS AND SET OUT PROPRIATE REGISTERATION INFORMATION INFINITATION AND STOLEMATE OWNER WITH UNSUB THIS CASE. END END REC 73 4/4 38861-357 ELR FBI WASH DO 10 APR 11 1968 All-Long SOR 62 APR 17 1968 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text contains fragmented records from multiple FBI and U.S. Department of Justice communications dated April 1968, primarily related to investigations into threats against civil rights leaders and potential connections to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Key elements include:  
- Verification of Edgar Ray Killen’s sons’ whereabouts during the relevant period, with interviews confirming they had no knowledge of MLK’s murder.  
- A Marine sergeant in Detroit (described as white, male, 30s) who allegedly threatened to “make sure there would be no trouble with niggers” after arriving in Memphis.  
- Information on Lyman Southe, a tree trimmer in St. Petersburg, Florida, who expressed hostility toward MLK and possessed multiple rifles, including those used for hunting bears in Utah.  
- A thermoseal marking machine sold by Dick Bristol in Gainesville, Florida, linked to potential investigation leads.  
- Administrative records, lists of names, and unrelated bureaucratic notes, including references to SSNs (redacted) and telecommunication logs.  

Key People  
- **Edgar Ray Killen**: Defendant with no children, married to Lonnie Ray Killen; his sons (Roy Gene, Bobby, Donael, Jerry) were interviewed and denied involvement in MLK’s murder.  
- **Lyman Southe**: Tree trimmer in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a history of firearm possession and expressed animosity toward MLK.  
- **Dick Bristol**: Seller of thermoseal marking machines in Gainesville, Florida, linked to potential investigation leads.  
- **Marine sergeant (unknown name)**: Alleged threat against Memphis and racial groups, described as white, male, 30s, with a military uniform.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Central to investigations involving threats and potential suspects.  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Site of the Marine sergeant’s alleged encounter at a bar.  
- **St. Petersburg, Florida**: Home of Lyman Southe and his workplace (Continental Bar II).  
- **Gainesville, Florida**: Location where thermoseal marking machines were sold.  

Key Events  
- Interviews with Edgar Ray Killen’s sons confirming no knowledge of MLK’s murder.  
- Surveillance and witness accounts of a Marine sergeant making racist threats in Detroit.  
- Investigation into Lyman Southe’s firearm possession and potential ties to MLK’s assassination.  
- Tracking leads on thermoseal marking machines sold by Dick Bristol for possible connections to the case.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central to communications and investigations.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in administrative records and investigative coordination.  
- **Local law enforcement agencies**: Including Memphis, Detroit, and St. Petersburg police departments referenced in background checks.

MLK Declassified Files

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