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Summary  
The document contains FBI and U.S. Department of Justice records from April 1968 detailing investigations into potential suspects linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key elements include fingerprint analysis of items such as a box containing a shipping bill with a note stating "Dr. Rev. Martin L. King will be dead by 4-4-68," which matches MLK’s death date on April 4, 1968. Latent fingerprints were developed on these items, with one identified as belonging to a Miami agent. An envelope and letter received by the Attorney General yielded three latent prints. Additional prints were found in rooms at 107.14th Street, Atlanta, Georgia, but no matches were confirmed. A suspect named Thomas George Misias was associated with the National Civil Rights Party and Minuteman Patriot Party, arrested in Blue Island, Illinois, with a note expressing satisfaction over MLK’s death. His social security number (SSN) is noted as 11 APK 23 1958 but redacted. Tire reCAP records from a car abandoned in Atlanta were analyzed for tread patterns and retread history. Coordination between FBI field offices in Memphis, Birmingham, Los Angeles, and other locations was emphasized to track suspects through subscription lists and subscriber databases.  

A separate document details an investigation into Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect linked to a 1966 Mustang. The inquiry focuses on car ownership records, tire tread analysis, and interviews with informants in Memphis and Birmingham, Alabama. Key details include the vehicle’s registration history, transfer of ownership from Melvin E. Harvey to William D. Paisley and later to Galt, and efforts to trace Galt’s movements and associations. Informants describe encounters with Galt at venues like the Psycho Lounge and Manhattan Club, noting his interactions with individuals such as Tommy Pike and Gordon Forbes. The investigation also involves checking financial records, hotel registrations, and magazine subscriptions to identify potential connections.  

Key People  
- **Thomas George Misias**: Suspect linked to MLK assassination, arrested in Blue Island, Illinois, with a note stating "KING IS DEAD AND I AM GLAD." Associated with the National Civil Rights Party and Minuteman Patriot Party.  
- **Dr. Rev. Martin L. King**: Central figure; referenced in a note predicting his death by April 4, 1968.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspect linked to a 1966 Mustang investigation.  
- **John P. Galt** and **William Leroi Galt**: Brothers of Eric Starvo Galt.  
- **Melvin E. Harvey**, **William D. Paisley**: Former owners of the Mustang.  
- **Tommy Pike**, **Gordon Forbes**: Individuals associated with Galt’s activities in Memphis.  
- **Mrs. Dawn Cochrane**: Bank teller who identified a sketch resembling Galt.  

Key Locations  
- **Miami, Florida**: Site of shipping bill and envelope examination.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Rooms at 107.14th Street where latent prints were found.  
- **Blue Island, Illinois**: Arrest location for Thomas George Misias.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Informant interviews and venues like Psycho Lounge and Chennault’s Restaurant.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Car registration records, hotel stays, and financial inquiries.  
- **San Francisco, California**: Telephone call related to Galt’s identification.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Retread mold investigation.  
- **New York City**: Magazine subscription checks.  

Key Events  
- Examination of latent fingerprints on items linked to MLK assassination investigation, including a note predicting his death by April 4, 1968.  
- Identification of Thomas George Misias as a suspect with ties to civil rights groups and firearms possession.  
- Analysis of tire reCAP records from a car abandoned in Atlanta, including tread patterns and retread history.  
- Coordination between FBI field offices for suspect identification through subscription lists and subscriber databases.  
- Investigation into the ownership history of a 1966 Mustang linked to Eric Starvo Galt, including vehicle registration transfers and informants’ accounts of his activities in Memphis.  
- Efforts to trace Galt’s movements through financial records, hotel registrations, and magazine subscriptions.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency conducting fingerprint analysis, suspect tracking, and inter-office coordination.  
- **National Civil Rights Party**, **Minuteman Patriot Party**: Groups associated with Thomas George Misias.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in investigations related to MLK assassination and Eric Starvo Galt.  
- **Memphis Police Department**: Provided informant network for tracking suspects.  
- **Ford Motor Company**: Reference to warranty records for the Mustang.  
- Various magazines and publications (e.g., *Popular Mechanics*, *Field & Stream*): Used for subscription checks in Galt’s investigation.

MLK Declassified Files

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