</s>FD-302(REV. 3-8-77) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date of transcription 9/7/78 1 After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent, JOHN CAMPBELL, Chief of Police, Grandview, Missouri, Police Department, provided the following information: CAMPBEILL said he is aware that BURGEST AUDIE WILSON owned a jewelry store, but cannot remember the name or location. CAMPBELI said that WILSOI left Grandview. The name or does not remember the date, that WILSON got very paranoid about something- WILSON hired the duty police officer to guard inventory of all WILSON's WILSOON store. inventory store. The subsequent WILSSON auctioned off of all his 761-2277- the auctioneer was a TOMMY CUPTION, telephone. CAMPBBLL heard that before WILCON came to Grandview he was in some type of business with LOU CREWS of Crews Jewelry Store, but does not remember that the name of the business. When WILSOM was not known to the owner of the jewelry store. When counter from Katz Drug Store, Truman Corners Shopping Center, Grandview, Missouri. When Wilson split CREWS was real mad because he, the CREWS, got cheated out of several thousand dollars, because he was the CREWSS, got cheated out of seven thousand dollars. son-of-a-store off. Subsequently WILson moved from KATZ and opened a new store, location and name unknown. Granville, Missouri. 1969, Wilson filed for candidate for Mayor of Grandview Missouri. He said WILTON was defeated by a large margin in April 1969. He held WILOSON was defeated by A large margin CAMPBILL was asked if WISON was very capable of killing someone, and he replied that WISON were very capable because of his type of character. CAMPBILL said that that LOU CREEKS died on August 22, 1969, and CAMPBIELL said that the LOU CRENS died of officer, Grandville Police Department said that a SAM CLOSE (phone) of CREWS' might be able to provide more information on the relationship between CREWS and WILDSON. CAMPBILL said that Wilson was a con man and also that he was a heavy drinker. Kansas City, Missouri 8/24/78 Kansas City. Missouri. KC 44-760 8/30/78 Investigation on SA DANIEL BELLICH - dk Date dictated by 9 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fbi, and is loaned id your agency. <loc_88><loc_924>It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into BURGESS AUDIE WILSON’s alleged connections to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Interviews with JOHN CAMPBELL, MITCH ZAMMAR, and ROBERT JOSEPH SEREDICH describe Wilson’s business dealings in jewelry stores, financial activities, and associations with LOU CREWS. Wilson is characterized as a con man, heavy drinker, and paranoid individual who allegedly rented aircraft and engaged in questionable transactions. The FBI sought to verify Wilson’s access to specific resources (e.g., planes) and his potential involvement in the assassination plot. References to MLK include an allegation by Wilson that he was involved in the assassination, though no direct evidence is provided. The investigation concluded with a request for further direction from the Department of Justice.  

Key People:  
- BURGESS AUDIE WILSON: Alleged connection to MLK’s assassination; described as a con man, alcoholic, and paranoid individual.  
- LOU CREWS: Business associate of Wilson; involved in financial disputes with Wilson.  
- MITCH ZAM.MAR: Jewelry store owner who interacted with Wilson; provided details about Wilson’s transactions.  
- JOHN CAMPBELL: Police chief who reported on Wilson’s behavior and business activities.  
- ROBERT JOSEPH SEREDICH: Former owner of Fechter Jewelers, who denied knowledge of Wilson.  

Key Locations:  
- Grandview, Missouri: Wilson’s former residence and business location.  
- Kansas City, Missouri: Sites of jewelry stores and interviews with witnesses.  
- Leawood, Kansas: Location of DON FISHER’s aircraft rental business.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Mentioned in FBI case files related to MLK’s assassination investigation.  

Key Events:  
- Wilson’s alleged financial dealings with LOU CREWS, including disputes over payments and business partnerships.  
- Investigation into Wilson’s access to aircraft (e.g., Bonanza plane) and potential use for the assassination plot.  
- FBI interviews with multiple witnesses to verify Wilson’s activities and connections.  
- Allegation by Wilson that he was involved in MLK’s assassination, though no conclusive evidence is presented.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into Wilson’s activities and potential ties to the assassination.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Oversaw the investigation and requested further directives on whether to proceed.  
- Local police departments (e.g., Grandview, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri): Provided information about Wilson’s behavior and business dealings.  

Additional Notes:  
A second set of documents contains fragmented and disjointed information regarding Audie Wilson and his brother, including claims about a crime in New Brunswick, Texas, financial transactions involving a check for $2,075, and details about the closure of a jewelry store in Mississippi. It also references political positions such as being elected mayor of Grandville, Missouri, and mentions conflicts involving physical altercations between individuals. The text includes inconsistencies, possible typos, and unclear statements about family relationships and activities. No direct connection to MLK or the assassination is established in this material.

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