</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) Mr. Tolson. Mr. Deloach. Mr. Mohr. Mr. Mohe Mr. Casper Mr. Conrad FBI Date: 4/11/68 Mr. Corrad Mr. G. Geb Mr. Goran PLAINTEXT Transmit the following in (Type in plain/mode) Mr. Tavey, TELETYPE URGENT (Priority) Mr. Traval, Vid Mr. R. Tovey, Tele. Room. Miss Candy. TO: DIRECTOR AND SACS ATLANTA CHARLOTTE BIRMINGHAM MEMPHIS FROM: SAC, WFO (44-703) MURKIN C.R. RE NEW HAVEN TELETYPEE INSTANT DATE. FOR INFORMATION BIRMINGTON ATTORNEY DAVID ALFRED PISKORSKI, ONE FOUR WEST MAIN ST ., PLAINVILLE CONN. ADVISED PIKORSKI, ONE FOUR FOUR FOUR SIXTYSIX, HE ENTERED ON ACTIVE DUTY, USMC, UNDER THE ENILISTED RESERVE PROGRAM, SIX MONTHS ACTIVE DOTY DUTy TOUR AND COMPLETED THIS TRAINING ON DECEMBER TWENTY, SIKYSIX, AT TIME OF RELEASE, HE WAS ASSNED TO COMPANY F, SECOND BATTALION, SECOND MARINES, SECORD MARINE DIVISION, FMF, CAMP LEJEUNE. DURING EARLY PART OF DECEMBER HIS OUTFIT DIVISION, FMP, CAMP LEJEUVEURS AND APPROXIMATELY THIRTY RESERVITS REMAINED AT CAMP LLEJEUNE PROCESSING 2- Bureau EII EII EI3E3E2E3R2E1E1 2- Teletype Unit 1 - New Haven (By Mail) 2 - WFO APR 15 1968 2 -WFO RWD: tab CC-Long 5 RND: Tab Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O.E.O ., 14176

Summary  
The document contains FBI records from April 1968 detailing an investigation into a Marine reservist, David Piskorski, who reported that an unidentified Marine (referred to as "Unsub") expressed intentions to kill Martin Luther King Jr. during training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Unsub was described as a white male with light brown hair, approximately 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet tall, and possessing deep-seated prejudice against Black individuals. Piskorski noted the Unsub had previously stated he had shot a Black person and run over another with his car. The investigation also included interviews with David Parrish, a fellow Marine reservist in Birmingham, Alabama, but no conclusive identification of the Unsub was found. FBI efforts focused on tracing the Unsub through military records, civilian contacts, and physical descriptions, while also investigating unrelated matters such as Eric Gault’s residency and financial activities. A blue overnight bag linked to the case was analyzed for manufacturer details, with connections to United Products Corp. in Kansas City and Philadelphia-based Joseph Pechter.  

Key People  
- David Piskorski: Marine reservist who reported the Unsub’s threats against MLK Jr.  
- David Parrish: Marine reservist interviewed in Birmingham; linked to the Unsub through Piskorski’s accounts.  
- "Unsub": Unidentified Marine described as having prejudice against Black individuals and expressing intent to kill MLK Jr.  
- Eric Gault: Subject of FBI investigation into residency, financial activities, and potential connections to the case.  

Key Locations  
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: Site of military training where the Unsub and Parrish were stationed.  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Location of Piskorski’s interview with Parrish and the Economy Rooming House investigated for Gault’s residency.  
- Memphis and Atlanta: Cities involved in tracking the Unsub and distributing information about the blue overnight bag.  

Key Events  
- April 1968: FBI investigation into the Unsub’s alleged threats against MLK Jr., including military records review and interviews with reservists.  
- December 1967: Piskorski’s release from active duty after six months of training, during which he reported the Unsub’s statements.  
- April 1968: FBI efforts to trace Eric Gault’s movements through phone records, hotel stays, and financial institutions in Birmingham and surrounding areas.  
- Investigation into a blue overnight bag linked to the case, including its manufacturer details and distribution channels.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted the primary investigation into the Unsub, Piskorski, Parrish, and related matters.  
- Marine Corps: Provided military records and training context for the Unsub and Parrish.  
- United Products Corp.: Identified as a potential manufacturer of the blue overnight bag found in the case.

MLK Declassified Files

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