</s>OPTIONAL Form No. 16 2013-104 CALORIES, INC. NO. 17 CAL ORIA, INC ., INC Tolson UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum Deloach Molsoch Celiac Celio Celico Celica Celia To MR. TROTTERC & Jom DATE: 5/27/68 Celie Celic Sallivar Tolco Tolc Tolca S. F. Latong Tolcon Tolcan Celco SUBJECT: MURKIN LATENT PRINT TESTIMONY 1968, "and addressed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Q345, An envelope postmarked "Hoboken, NJ May 17, and accompanying greeting card, Q346, have been examined, but no latent impressions of value developed. The envelope and greeting card , which are attached, are being retained in Buffles. Laboratory is setting forth the results of its exami- nation in a separate memorandum. RECOMMENDATION: For information. 44-38861 Enclosures (2) ENCLOSURE. 1 - Mr. Rosen REC-123 1- Mr. Rosen (5) A JUN 4 1968 7 9 JUN 6-1968 SIX! 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document details an investigation into the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on physical evidence linked to laundries in Texas and Mexico. Key elements include inquiries into Thermo-Seal marking machines used by laundries, recovery efforts for stolen vehicles with Georgia license plates, fingerprint comparisons involving James Earl Ray, and searches for associates such as Robert Dale Pontier and Frank Brickley. Investigations involved contacting individuals at dance studios, correctional facilities, and law enforcement agencies to verify identities and movements of suspects. The scope included cross-referencing voter registration records, bank accounts, and supply chain data to trace potential connections to the assassination case.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (suspected assassin)  
- Lorenzo Ortega (former Elite Laundry employee)  
- Bernard Munoz (former Elite Laundry employee)  
- IRV Berry (Red Top Linen & Industrial Supply Company)  
- Paul Olsen (W.R. Weaver Company)  
- Harold Levy (Angelus Cleaners)  
- Jaime Ayala (Griffin Cleaners)  
- Wallace A. Crossion, Edward Joseph Murphy, John J. Clynick, Richard H. Picken, Robert B. Lyons, John R. Maurer, Paul D. Sjodal, Francis J. Prassek, Harold H. Boyce, Robert C. Nagel, John J. Gorman, David J. Reid (Special Agents)  

Key Locations:  
- El Paso, Texas  
- Odessa, Texas  
- Midland, Texas  
- Fort Stockton, Texas  
- Crane, Texas  
- Andrews, Texas  
- Monahans, Texas  
- Rankin, Texas  
- Stanton, Texas  
- McCamey, Texas  
- Iran, Texas  
- Imperial, Texas  
- Sheffield, Texas  
- Van Horn, Texas  
- Sierra Blanca, Texas  
- Marfa, Texas  
- Presidio, Texas  
- Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico  

Key Events:  
- Investigation into Thermo-Seal marking machines used by laundries linked to clothing found at the scene of King’s assassination  
- Recovery of a 1966 Oldsmobile with Georgia license plates from El Paso Wrecking Service (impounded April 20, 1968)  
- Fingerprint comparisons between James Earl Ray and latent prints from law enforcement agencies (April 30, 1969)  
- Searches for associates of Ray at correctional facilities and dance studios  
- Cross-referencing voter registration records, bank accounts, and supply chain data to trace potential suspects  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- El Paso Police Department  
- Midland Police Department  
- Texas law enforcement agencies (e.g., sheriff's offices, county departments)  
- Greyhound Bus Lines

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