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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential leads related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), including flight incident reports, fingerprint analysis of evidence, and inquiries into individuals with alleged connections to MLK’s murder. A man on a Dallas-to-Louisville flight described MLK as "shot and killed," prompting FBI efforts to identify him and other passengers, such as an Airman from Vietnam and an Afghan Army captain. Latent fingerprints were analyzed from items linked to the crime scene, including a safe deposit box, rifle, and evidence collected in Memphis and Birmingham. Theodore B. Lyman, a parolee with tattoos and criminal history, was tracked by the FBI for his movements during March 20–30 and April 4, 1968, with photos forwarded to Memphis and Birmingham for comparison. A Chicago-based lead mentioned a driver describing a white male (possibly Polish) in his fifties who allegedly claimed MLK would be killed by a white man. George Walsh, a mental patient, reportedly expressed awareness of MLK’s assassination but not its timing. Richard Anthony Barrett was monitored in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 4, 1968. Other inquiries included coded messages, administrative notes, and investigations into John Millsaps’ nephew, who allegedly discussed purchasing a rifle to target Black individuals. The FBI coordinated with local law enforcement and agencies for suspect verification and cross-referenced labor union records for Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect with seafaring ties. Some sections contained unclear or fragmented text.  

Key People  
- Ahrens (individual who reported the flight incident)  
- Lyman, Theodore B.: Parolee with tattoos, criminal record, residences in Utah and California; FBI tracked his movements during March 20–30 and April 4, 1968  
- Charles T. Smith: Bank auditor whose fingerprint was identified  
- Ruby Dansby: Informant at Belvoir Grill in Fairfax County  
- Corporal J. E. O’Connor: Fairfax County Police officer involved in investigation  
- George Walsh: Mental patient with physical description, awareness of MLK’s assassination  
- Richard Anthony Barrett: Tracked in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 4, 1968  
- John Millsaps: Suspected connection to MLK’s assassination via nephew’s alleged threats  
- Jack Cody: Ohio resident under surveillance for connections to Chicago relatives  
- Thomas Thorman: Clermont, Florida; employed at Roger’s Rest Home  
- Eric Starvo Galt: Birmingham, Alabama; seafaring work history  
- Robert De Lashmit: Chicago, distributor of thermo seal tape  
- Sergeant J. Wayne Armitage: Auburn, NY; reported MLK speech observation  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (evidence collection site)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (bank and evidence handling)  
- Dallas, Texas (flight origin)  
- Louisville, Kentucky (flight destination)  
- St. Petersburg, Florida (Lyman’s last known address)  
- Salt Lake City, Utah (Lyman’s past residence)  
- California (Vacaville, Sacramento), Utah (Moab, Blanding), Michigan, Georgia (Atlanta), Alabama (Birmingham), Tennessee (Memphis), Illinois (Chicago), Mississippi (Jackson), North Carolina (Gastonia), Virginia (Richmond)  
- Cleveland, Ohio (Cody’s residence)  
- Clermont, Florida (Thorman’s property and employment)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (Galt’s suspected activity)  
- Chicago, Illinois (laundry marks investigation)  
- Auburn, New York (Armitage’s location)  

Key Events  
- Flight incident where a man made a statement about MLK’s assassination  
- Latent fingerprint analysis of evidence from the assassination investigation  
- FBI efforts to identify individuals associated with MLK’s murder, including Lyman  
- Investigation into a rifle and other items linked to the crime scene  
- Informant reports on potential suspects and their backgrounds  
- FBI inquiries into Theodore Lyman’s movements during March 20–30 and April 4, 1968  
- Oertel’s report in Chicago about a driver claiming MLK would be killed by a white man  
- George Walsh’s hospitalization and statements regarding MLK’s assassination  
- Investigation into John Millsaps’ nephew’s alleged threats against Black individuals  
- Surveillance of Jack Cody’s movements and contact with relatives in Chicago  
- Investigation into Thomas Thorman’s rental property and employment at Roger’s Rest Home  
- Tracking Eric Starvo Galt through labor union records and seafaring activity  
- FBI request to review surveillance footage of MLK’s April 4, 1968, speech in Memphis  
- Coordination between FBI offices for cross-referencing suspect identities and activities  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  
- Memphis Police Department  
- Birmingham National Bank  
- Fairfax County Police Department  
- California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (CII)  
- Los Angeles Police Department  
- Labor unions (investigated for Galt’s potential employment)  
- Local law enforcement agencies (e.g., Memphis, Chicago, Auburn)

MLK Declassified Files

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