</s>Mr. J. P. Mohr 4/5/68 Mr. L. W. Conrad MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Representatives of the Laboratory met the Memphis Agent at Dulles Airport at 3:55 a.m. this morning and brought the evidence immediately to the Laboratory where processing of the material was begun immediately by Laboratory experts at Lattimore Fingerprint experts. Over 60 different items of evidence were sent by Martin Luther King Jr. and included a variety of removed from the body of King, were seen at Memphis, and included in the evidence. As a result of emanations of a palm print of two two fingerprint of value have been developed on a palm tree of value appears on the carton in which the gun reported was found. The intent fingerprint examiners advised that the two latest interest rates fints in the run are not identical with the prints of suspect John Hubbard Willard, FBI on the run. No palm prints of Willard are available at this time. Among the items ofevidence were a pair of binoculars and a cardboard carton for these binocularss. The carton bore the inked price notation $4.55. Also included was a cash register receipt from the York Price Company, Memphis, in the amount of $5.55 April which would appear to indicate that the binoculars was found as a rifle and on the cardboard carton on the rifle, on the serial number which may be capable of tracing appear on the rifles, on on the telescopic sight mounted on the day and on cardboard cartons in which the rifle reportedly was found, as well as the rifle and the instrumentation. Represents the rifle General Investigation Division have been inspected the evidence and are being furnished information as it is developed. be advised as it's developed. Examination of the remaining items is proceeding expeditiously and you will be advised in information is developed, ACTION: This matter is being followed most closely. IV C:dmg I-Mr. Rosen I.Mr. Mohir I-MR. Rotter I-Mr. DeLoch (7) 1-Mr_Blahop 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document details evidence collected by the FBI Memphis office following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Items recovered include a Remington Gamemaster rifle (Model 760, serial number 461476) with a Redfield telescope sight (serial number A17350), multiple cartridges, and a cardboard carton bearing the price notation $4.55. A bullet removed from King’s body was submitted for analysis to determine if it matched the rifle. Fingerprint examinations were conducted on items such as binoculars, a cardboard carton, and a zipper bag containing personal effects like toiletries, clothing, and a map. Soil samples from a green herringbone blanket found near the scene were requested for analysis. The FBI sought to trace the origin of items via latent fingerprint and material examination, including determining the manufacturer of the blanket. Items linked to suspect John Willard (aka UNSUB) included $20 Federal Reserve Notes with serial numbers F14002844A, H161646663A, and FO64451433A, which were reportedly paid to Bessie Ruth Brewer.  

Key People:  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (victim)  
- John Willard (suspect, aka UNSUB)  
- Bessie Ruth Brewer (individual associated with suspect)  
- Inspector N.E. Zachary (Memphis Police Department)  
- FBI Laboratory personnel  

Key Locations:  
- 424 South Main Street (scene of evidence recovery)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (primary location for investigation)  
- Canipe Amusement Co. (location near recovered items)  

Key Events:  
- Recovery of firearms, cartridges, and personal effects from the assassination scene  
- Fingerprint analysis to link items to suspect John Willard  
- Soil examination of a green herringbone blanket found at the scene  
- Submission of bullet fragments for comparison with rifle evidence  
- Investigation into the origin and manufacturer of recovered items  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)  
- Memphis Police Department  
- FBI Laboratory (conducting forensic analysis)

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