</s>EnelTorene 44-MQ-38861 6007X1 EBP 444-HQ-38881-1607X1 DO NOT DESTROY HISTORICAL VALUE NATIONAL ARCHIVES ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED FOR HISTORICAL DECLASSIFICATION Ud-3868f-6007x1 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary  
The document details forensic analysis conducted by the FBI Laboratory on physical evidence recovered from the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Examination of bullet fragments, cartridge cases, and other items included comparisons between lead cores from bullets found in cartridges Q4-Q8 and a fragment retrieved from the victim’s body, suggesting potential ballistic matches. Toolmark analysis focused on markings consistent with rifles such as the Remington-Peters model, including extractor marks on cartridge cases. Recovered evidence comprised a "Banner" binocular case, a zipper bag containing pliers, beer cans, deodorant, and firearms-related items like a Browning .243 Winchester rifle and a Remington-Peters cartridge box. The report notes the absence of gunpowder residue on certain objects and identifies serial numbers for firearms and cartridges. Fingerprint cards and currency notes linked to suspects or evidence were also referenced.  

Key People  
- Bessie Ruth Brewer (fingerprint card referenced)  
- Inspector N. E. Zachary (Memphis Police Department, involved in evidence recovery)  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee (scene of evidence recovery)  
- Washington, D.C. (FBI Laboratory)  

Key Events  
- Forensic examination of ballistic evidence from the assassination investigation  
- Recovery and analysis of physical items including firearms, personal belongings, and toolmarks  
- Documentation of serial numbers, fingerprint records, and currency notes associated with the case  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Memphis Police Department

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_28-05.pdf

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