</s>RECO-GUY-RABUN-F RECEIVED RECEIVERED RECO - GUY-RAROUN-F FBI FBI MOM B 2.2 INN (N) U.S. DEPART OF JUSTICE TELETYPE UNIT

Summary  
The documents consist of FBI teletype messages and investigative reports dated April 10–13, 1968, detailing efforts to identify suspects linked to threats against Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) following his assassination on April 4, 1968. Key elements include:  
- Investigations into Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect with no criminal record but flagged for potential ties to civil rights activism and financial records. The FBI requested information from Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America regarding his identity.  
- Wylie Croom, described as harboring "deep hatred" toward MLK, was noted for prior bank robbery allegations and possible involvement in violent acts.  
- A composite sketch of an assassin was created by inmates at St. Louis County Jail, referencing a suspect named "Harvey Lowmiere" or "Lowmier." No confirmed identification was made.  
- William Joseph Lemeier, linked to a Delta Airlines reservation on March 27, 1968, was identified as a potential suspect in Birmingham, Alabama.  
- Harvey Edward Lomneyer (or Lomeyer), arrested for burglary in San Diego County in 1954, was investigated for possible connections to the case, with his sister Alice Fenton noted as a contact.  
- Wayne McAffee allegedly made comments about MLK’s assassination, reported by Pat Iominaro (Patronella), prompting FBI interest in interviewing him and his relative in Alabama.  
- George Richardson, known as "Georgie Boy," was associated with Memphis police and suspected of involvement in the assassination. A car with a rust spot on the right rear fender was linked to the crime scene.  
- The FBI coordinated interagency efforts across Birmingham, Memphis, San Francisco, Newark, Quincy, Illinois, and other locations, emphasizing discretion due to confidentiality concerns.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspect investigated for potential ties to civil rights activism and financial records.  
- **Wylie Croom**: Alleged to have expressed hatred toward MLK and a history of violent crimes.  
- **William Joseph Lemeier**: Linked to a Delta Airlines reservation tied to the suspect’s travel.  
- **Harvey Edward Lomneyer** (or **Lomeyer**): Arrested for burglary in San Diego County, with familial connections noted.  
- **Wayne McAffee**: Allegedly made comments about MLK’s assassination, reported by Pat Iominaro (Patronella).  
- **George Richardson** (AKA "Georgie Boy"): Suspected of involvement in the assassination and associated with Memphis police.  
- **SA Richard E. Long**: FBI special agent involved in latent fingerprint analysis.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Central to investigations involving Wylie Croom and George Richardson.  
- **St. Louis County Jail**: Site of inmate correspondence and composite sketch creation.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama** and **San Francisco, California**: Key locations for FBI investigative units and witness interviews.  
- **San Diego, California**: Home to Harvey Edward Lomneyer’s arrest record.  
- **Quincy, Illinois**, **Menard State Prison**, **Vandalia, Illinois**, and **Springfield, Illinois**: Locations referenced in institutional records and law enforcement coordination.  

Key Events  
- **April 10–12, 1968**: FBI conducted background checks on suspects linked to threats against MLK, including financial institutions, unions, and criminal records.  
- **Latent fingerprint analysis**: Determined that fingerprints from a suspect (Flikkeld) did not match evidence.  
- **Composite sketch creation**: Inmates at St. Louis County Jail produced a sketch of an assassin referencing "Harvey Lowmiere" or "Lowmier."  
- **April 12–13, 1968**: FBI requested interagency cooperation to interview witnesses and suspects in Birmingham, Memphis, San Francisco, Newark, and Quincy, Illinois.  
- **Car with rust spot**: Identified as linked to the crime scene, prompting further investigation into potential suspects.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central to the investigation, coordinating background checks, fingerprint analysis, and interagency cooperation.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in handling confidential information and coordination efforts.  
- **Bank of America** and **Wells Fargo Bank**: Requested assistance in locating Eric Starvo Galt.  
- **San Diego County Sheriff’s Office**: Provided records on Harvey Edward Lomneyer’s arrest.  
- **Illinois State Police Department**, **Memphis Police Department**, and **Quincy County Sheriff’s Office**: Involved in law enforcement coordination and institutional record reviews.

MLK Declassified Files

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