Summary  
The document contains FBI communications dated April 12, 1968, detailing an investigation into potential connections between Henry David McMinn Jr. and events surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Richard James Dayhoff is noted as having arrived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 1, 1968, and visited the home of Karen Quinton’s family until his departure on April 7. Dayhoff was last seen driving a 1963 Dodge Dart and discussed the public reaction to MLK’s murder. The FBI sought information on McMinn Jr., who was described as possibly connected to the NAACP in Little Rock, Arkansas, around 1966. McMinn Jr. is reported to have been in possession of a white station wagon (possibly a 1962 or 1963 model) with Texas license plates and was observed in Albuquerque on April 1. The FBI requested assistance in locating him, noting his marital status, physical description, and potential ties to civil rights activities.  

Key People  
- Richard James Dayhoff: Visited Karen Quinton’s family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, around the time of MLK’s assassination.  
- Henry David McMinn Jr.: Suspected individual with possible NAACP connections in Little Rock, Arkansas; described as a 36-year-old man with a Texas accent and light brown hair (possibly darkened by dye).  
- MRS. MC MINN: Provided details about her former husband’s movements, vehicle, and alleged ties to civil rights organizations.  

Key Locations  
- Albuquerque, New Mexico: Dayhoff’s arrival and McMinn Jr.’s reported presence.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Center of the FBI investigation and MLK’s assassination.  
- Little Rock, Arkansas: Mentioned as a location where McMinn Jr. was previously connected to the NAACP.  

Key Events  
- April 1–7, 1968: Dayhoff’s visits to Karen Quinton’s family in Albuquerque and his departure after discussing MLK’s murder.  
- FBI investigation into McMinn Jr.’s movements, vehicle, and potential ties to civil rights activities.  
- Requests for information on McMinn Jr.’s whereabouts and connections to the NAACP.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted the investigation, coordinated with field offices in Memphis and Albuquerque.  
- FBI Field Offices: WFO (Weather Forecast Office) and NORFOLKLYTE referenced as part of the investigative network.

MLK Declassified Files

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