</s>PAGE TWO - SECTION A Description Of Slayer Reporting By Officials King's Killer? Artist's sketch of assassin- - based on descriptions of living on Memphis rooming house from which the killer fired. (AP) Mrs. Brewer said the man was as tall as her husband-re- bout six feet. was as taller as the husband-a- tired hotel clerk, watched the man's feet. I'm seen when he was back to me, I saw him when he checked but I saw him in the closet. I saw that he was about to meet. I saw his feet up to 5 feet- but I had to walk back to the but I got to the bathroom. He's back to 5feet- I saw Charlie Cutters, in room by ty ty ty cat cutters. I saw the man taken by Charlie Cutters. In room Willer, and the bathroom-got I saw saw the woman taken by EnCLOSUREBrewer and the man who MRS. He saw him clean him. He had ENCLOSURB Brewer showed him he had He was shown him. His head normal eyes and a square chin, normal eyes, and he had hair cut. He was not a front and hair cut at the front of hair. He saw his face. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The documents detail FBI and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) communications from April 1968 regarding investigations into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), potential suspects, forensic analysis, and administrative coordination. Key elements include inquiries into a .243 Winchester caliber Remington Model 700 rifle with serial number 283749, purchased by Harvey Loweyer from Aeromarine Supply Company in Joliet, Illinois. Forensic efforts involved examining latent fingerprints, toolmarks, and associating a telescope sight mount (Q73) with a Redfield scope. Investigations also focused on thermoseal marking machines used by laundry facilities in Philadelphia and other cities, as well as tracking suspects through hotel records, rental car agencies, and airline data. References to "MURKIN" and file numbers like 44-38861 indicate ongoing forensic analysis. Additional documents reference a Memphis rooming house where witness accounts described the MLK assassin’s physical appearance (tall, square chin, normal eyes, haircut) and an artist’s sketch based on these details. Dr. Robert B. Johnson, a missing Tucson physician last seen driving a 1967 white sports car, was linked to MLK’s assassination via FBI inquiries prompted by Mrs. Florence Peck. Other suspects mentioned include Harvey Edward Lohmeyer, George Willard (described as a 6'3" white male with blond hair), and Eric Starvo Gault, whose immigration records were reviewed for aliases, residences in Florida and Missouri, and family connections. The FBI coordinated investigations across multiple cities, including Memphis, Birmingham, Chicago, Detroit, and Tampa, while administrative notes reference declassified markings (e.g., E.O. 14176) and document handling protocols.  

Key People  
- Harvey Loweyer: Purchased a .243 Winchester caliber Remington Model 700 rifle from Aeromarine Supply Company.  
- Dr. Robert B. Johnson: Missing Tucson physician under FBI investigation for potential link to MLK’s assassination.  
- Mrs. Florence Peck: Sent correspondence questioning Johnson’s involvement in MLK’s murder.  
- Eric Starvo Gault (also known as Paulie Simone Gault): Subject of immigration record checks by FBI and DOJ.  
- Warren Milton Galt: Spouse of Paulie Simone Gault, linked to St. Louis, Missouri.  
- John Edgar Hoover: FBI Director referenced in documents.  
- Mr. Tolson, Mr. Deloach, Mr. Casper, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Felt: FBI agents involved in investigations.  
- Donald F. Wood, U.L. Matthew Baker: Individuals whose fingerprints were examined.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Rooming house where MLK assassin was allegedly observed; site of witness accounts and artist’s sketch.  
- Tucson, Arizona: Dr. Robert B. Johnson’s last known location.  
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Laundry facilities using thermoseal marking systems under investigation.  
- Birmingham, Alabama; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; New York City; Miami, Florida: Cities involved in FBI and DOJ investigations.  
- Joliet, Illinois: Location of Aeromarine Supply Company where Harvey Loweyer purchased the rifle.  
- Holmes Beach, Florida; St. Louis, Missouri; New York City: Residences or addresses linked to Eric Starvo Gault’s family.  

Key Events  
- Forensic examination of a .243 Winchester caliber Remington Model 700 rifle and associated ammunition for analysis.  
- Investigation into thermoseal marking machines used by laundry companies, including Thermoseal Marking Machines (Stracuse, New York).  
- FBI inquiries into Dr. Robert B. Johnson’s disappearance and potential connection to MLK’s assassination.  
- Tracking suspects through hotel records, rental car agencies, and airline data for travel patterns.  
- Coordination of civil rights case investigations via telegrams between FBI offices in Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, and other locations.  
- Review of Eric Starvo Gault’s immigration records, including aliases, residences, and family connections by FBI and DOJ.  
- Forensic comparison of telescope sight mounts and Redfield scopes to determine weapon associations.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted primary investigations into MLK’s assassination, suspects, and forensic analysis.  
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ): Coordinated with FBI for administrative support and case handling.  
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): Reviewed immigration records related to Eric Starvo Gault.  
- Thermoseal Marking Machines Company: Manufacturer referenced in laundry tag investigations.

MLK Declassified Files

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