</s>KC 44-760 PAGE THREE CONTINUING TO CONTACT BILLINGS. KANSAS CITY, MO ., LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD RECORDS FAIL TO KANSASCITY, MO. LIQUOUR CONTROL BOARDS FAILL TO REVEAL ANYONE SERVING LIQUIOR IN KANSAS CITY AREA BY NAME OF ERIC S. GALT OR ALIASES. KANSASC CITY BARTENDERS UNION LOCAL FOUR TWENTY, RECORCS ALSO NEGATIVE RE GALT. KANSASS CITY WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND OBTAIN COMPLETE INFO ON INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED IN ABOVE INVESTIGATIONS. P, END LCC FBI WASH DC 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text contains FBI records from April 1968 detailing investigations into Eric S. Galt and his potential connections to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Galt was identified through airline travel records, including a flight from Dallas to Philadelphia on April 6, 1968, where he was observed in a business suit by witnesses describing him as white, approximately 35 years old, and matching FBI photographs. The FBI sought to verify his identity via American Airlines ticket records and local law enforcement. A woman in Oklahoma City reported seeing Galt at an airport, and the FBI attempted to link him to a car with Florida license plates (68 FL 2W014071) associated with William D. Willis, a Navy sailor stationed on the USS Saratoga. The documents also mention MLK’s rescheduled speech in Memphis, TN, instead of Wilmington, NC, and note an individual linked to Galt was observed discussing ammunition and a sawed-off shotgun near a truck stop in South Carolina.  

Fragmented FBI records from 1968 include investigations into individuals associated with MLK, including efforts to locate Charles Harizell in St. Louis and others connected to New Orleans dance instructors in 1964. The FBI contacted Louise Anglin’s mother in New Orleans and attempted to track Jacqueline Cutoło in Nashville for photographs. Memphis and Miami agents coordinated to determine the whereabouts of Vincent Cutlos’ employer to identify individuals in Nashville. Galt was repeatedly flagged as armed and dangerous. Investigations into Fred Gault (possibly linked to Eric Starvo Galt) include his death from a heart attack in Bradenton, Florida, with his car found at a municipal pier. His wife Nancy, daughter Nancy Peck, and relatives were identified, including connections to Gaylord, Michigan. The FBI sought to confirm if Gault was related to Eric Starvo Galt, who is described as dangerous.  

In Atlanta, the FBI contacted Mrs. James Patricor/Riordan (Wallingford, Connecticut) regarding her husband’s whereabouts, noting his arthritis treatment history and last employment at U.S. Plastic Moulding in Wallingford. Riordan was last employed in February 1968. The FBI maintained contact with these sources and sent information to Memphis. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was contacted via Dora McDonald, MLK’s secretary, to check if Galt was known to SCLC members. A rooming house at 113 Fourteenth Street in Atlanta was investigated, with a television set obtained for examination. Public inquiries and media attention led to numerous suggestions, prompting FBI checks on air flights from Atlanta to foreign countries via Delta Airlines.  

A source claimed John Willard (using the name “Bill” Gault) was involved in MLK’s assassination, working as a telephone advertising solicitor in 1967. Willard was described as a bartender with conservative attire and a possible rural background. Fran Murray, a lesbian coworker at Park Hotel, shared mutual interests in dancing. The FBI sought to verify Willard’s Louisiana residence prior to moving to Atlanta, with details expected by April 20.  

Key People  
- **Eric S. Galt** (subject of investigation)  
- **William D. Willis** (Navy sailor associated with Florida license plates)  
- **Virginia Guy** (Oklahoma City witness who provided photographs)  
- **Jeremiah O’Leary** (reporter who informed the FBI about Galt’s flight)  
- **Robert Evans** (individual described as resembling Galt, linked to New Rochelle, NY)  
- **Fred Gault** (died from a heart attack in Bradenton, Florida; connected to Eric Starvo Galt)  
- **Nancy Peck** (daughter of Fred Gault; identified through family records)  
- **John Willard** (suspected involvement in MLK’s murder; described as a telephone solicitor and bartender)  
- **Fran Murray** (lesbian coworker of John Willard; shared interest in dancing)  

Key Locations  
- **Oklahoma City, OK** (witness report and photograph identification)  
- **Philadelphia, PA** (airline travel and witness observation)  
- **Memphis, TN** (MLK’s rescheduled speech location)  
- **South Carolina** (truck stop where Galt was observed discussing weapons)  
- **Bradenton, Florida** (Fred Gault’s death location; car found at municipal pier)  
- **Wallingford, Connecticut** (Mrs. James Patricor/Riordan’s residence; Riordan last employed here in 1968)  
- **Atlanta, Georgia** (rooming house investigated for Galt connections; television set examined)  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana** (Louise Anglin’s mother contacted; potential funds sent to Lake Charles, Shreveport, or Monroe)  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into Eric S. Galt’s identity and movements via airline records and witness accounts  
- Search for William D. Willis linked to Florida license plates and potential connection to Galt  
- Witness description of Galt matching FBI photographs and his alleged possession of firearms  
- Rescheduling of MLK’s speech from Wilmington, NC, to Memphis, TN  
- Attempts to verify Galt’s identity through American Airlines and local law enforcement  
- FBI coordinated efforts to track individuals linked to Galt and MLK investigations across multiple cities (St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, Miami, Atlanta)  
- Public inquiries and media attention prompted extensive checks on air flights, telephone calls, and safety-deposit boxes  
- Investigations into John Willard’s background, including his employment history, residences, and personal details, were pursued to confirm his connection to MLK’s assassination  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**  
- **American Airlines** (flight records checked)  
- **U.S. Navy** (William D. Willis’ service affiliation)  
- **Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)**  
- **Delta Airlines** (checked for connections to foreign flights; linked to Pan American and African airlines)  
- **First National Bank of Huntsville** (mentioned in fragmented records but not directly tied to MLK investigation)  
- **Huntsville Police Department** (mentioned in fragmented records but not directly tied to MLK investigation)

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