</s>MAY 3 4.2 PH: May 9 5.5cm/10 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI communications and investigations into potential suspects linked to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, with emphasis on activities in May 1968. On May 9-10, 1968, the FBI issued airtel messages to SACs in Boston, New York, Charlotte, and Memphis regarding complaints about individuals connected to MLK's murder, including Robert Green (Dorchester, Massachusetts), Ernest S. Galt (Islip, New York), and James H. Williams (North Carolina). The FBI requested updates on these suspects' investigations and their ties to the case.  

An anonymous letter dated April 16, 1962, was referenced, suggesting Joseph Forrester as a suspect in MLK's murder. This letter, addressed to officials in Toronto, New York, and Memphis, was attached to FBI records. The FBI also sought information on James Earl Ray, whose handwriting was confirmed via fingerprint analysis to match writings on documents linked to the case. Investigations extended to Mexico, including checks in Puerto Libertad (Gulf of California) and Torreon, Coahuila, for traces of the suspect. Coordination with Canadian authorities regarding potential passport issuance for the subject and monitoring flights to Rhodesia were also noted. Laboratory reports from New York confirmed Ray's handwriting on specimens related to the case.  

A fragmented document references federal agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice, and mentions an anonymous source in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who sent information to the FBI Director about a column by Louis Lomax titled "King Killer Aided By Hoover's Hate." The text includes repetitive, nonsensical phrases and garbled content, alongside administrative notations such as "2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176." A form entry for a Holiday Inn in Fort Smith, Arkansas, includes pricing details and contact information.  

Key People:  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (victim)  
- James Earl Ray (suspect, linked via handwriting analysis)  
- Joseph Forrester (proposed suspect in anonymous letter)  
- Robert Green, Ernest S. Galt, James H. Williams (individuals under investigation)  
- Louis Lomax (author of referenced column)  
- FBI Director (implied through mentions of "Director")  
- Anonymous source in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  

Key Locations:  
- Dorchester, Massachusetts  
- Islip, New York  
- North Carolina  
- Puerto Libertad, Gulf of California  
- Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico  
- Toronto, Ontario  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Washington, D.C. (FBI headquarters)  
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  
- Fort Smith, Arkansas  
- Towson Avenue, Arkansas (U.S. Highway 1 and 21)  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigations into suspects linked to MLK's assassination (May 9-10, 1968)  
- Anonymous letter suggesting Joseph Forrester as a suspect (April 16, 1962)  
- Fingerprint analysis confirming James Earl Ray's handwriting on case-related documents  
- Coordination with Canadian and Mexican authorities for suspect tracking  
- Transmission of information about the "King Killer" to FBI Director via an anonymous source in Oklahoma City  
- Administrative release notation under Executive Order 14176  
- Form entry for a Holiday Inn hotel in Fort Smith, Arkansas  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United States Department of Justice  
- Local police departments in Boston, New York, Memphis, and Mexico  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Holiday Inn (hotel chain)

MLK Declassified Files

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