</s>7-1b REPORT of the LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FEDERAL BUREAUR OF INVESIGATION (44-1967) WASHINGTON, D. C. 205535 April 29, 1968 Date: Fbi File No. 44-36561 Re: MURKIN Fbi Fil No. D-561661 JK CR Lab. No. Specimens received 4/26/64 C292 Mall Order Fora to Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C ., C .- postmarked "PENACOLA FLA." APR 22 1966 ., bearing the hand printed name and address "Eric Starvo Galt, R .- Street, Elberta, Ala. Result of examination: Sigificant differences were noted as a result of comparing the hand printing appearing on (C292) with that appearing on items previously received in this case under the same Eric S. Galt. The limited nature of the questioned hand, print ing involved preccluded a definite opinion from being reached. (293 will be returned separately. Photographs are retained. JHM:JP (10) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The declassified documents from April 1968 detail FBI investigations into potential connections between individuals (Eric S. Galt, Scott Nordal, Walter Terry) and events related to Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Key elements include handwriting analysis of multiple handwritten items (signatures, address changes, school admissions) attributed to Eric S. Galt, comparisons of signatures on documents (e.g., a 1968 installment note, change-of-address form) with other submissions in the case, and discrepancies noted between Galt’s signatures and other submissions. Scott Nordal is referenced as a "look-alike" for James Earl Ray, but handwriting comparisons between Nordal’s employment application (with a signature not matching Ray’s) and items from the case under Galt’s name showed differences. A Canadian money order (#C 31,600-868) signed "Eric Galit" was examined, with potential purchase details noted (Montreal stamp, "Vector Corner") but lacking clarity for conclusive analysis. Laundry marks, fibers, and hairs from a white dress shirt (Manhattan brand) with hand-printed labels ("IN FRANCIS," "KUH H GRAY") were analyzed but yielded no significant findings. An anonymous letter addressed to President Lyndon B. Johnson (postmarked Savannah, Tennessee) was compared to writings in the "WURKin" case and found dissimilar. The FBI coordinated with agencies like the Secret Service, New Orleans, and Memphis offices to retain evidence (e.g., clothing, documents) for potential future comparisons. No direct ties were confirmed between the individuals examined and the assassination investigation due to inconclusive findings, corrupted text, or unrelated content.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Central figure in the official investigation; referenced indirectly with connections to New Orleans, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.  
- **Eric S. Galt**: Subject of handwriting analysis on multiple documents (e.g., 1968 installment note, change-of-address form).  
- **Scott Nordal**: Considered a "look-alike" for Ray; employment application with signature not matching Ray’s.  
- **Walter Nolan**: Described as a "closet associate" of Ray, with claims about Ray’s movements and possible involvement in the assassination.  
- **Larry Sare**: Mentioned as someone who provided information about Ray’s activities at Masernt State Pustnatory (likely a misprint for "Masernt State Prison").  
- **Frank C. Holloman**: Memphis Police Director who denied claims attributed to a ranking officer in the AP article.  
- **Marina De Gresse**: 18-year-old daughter of Marie Martin, receiving letters and gifts from her father (Lorraine Calloway) in New Orleans.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of King’s assassination; collaboration between Memphis Police Department and FBI noted.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: References to events tied to Ray’s alleged activities (1964–65).  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Mentioned in context of Ray’s alleged movements.  
- **Montreal, Canada**: Location associated with a Canadian money order (#C 31,600-868) signed "Eric Galit."  

Key Events  
- **April 25–27, 1968**: FBI coordination with Memphis PD, including denials of claims by Assistant Chief Officer Price.  
- **April 26, 1968**: References to ongoing FBI investigations and case numbers like "44-1957" and "44+1574."  
- **Handwriting Analysis**: Examination of signatures, address changes, school admissions, and other documents for comparisons.  
- **Laundry Mark Analysis**: Investigation into fibers, hairs, and labels from a white dress shirt with hand-printed markings.  
- **Canadian Money Order Review**: Photocopy of #C 31,600-868 analyzed for purchase details but found inconclusive.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Central agency conducting investigations, coordinating with other agencies (e.g., Secret Service, New Orleans, Memphis offices).  
- **Memphis Police Department**: Collaborated with FBI on the King assassination investigation.  
- **Los Angeles County Probation Office**: Mentioned in unrelated case files.  
- **Secret Service**: Coordinated with FBI for evidence retention and analysis.

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_31-04-part_2_of_6.pdf

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