</s>FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION April 16, 1968 1 Date MRS. JASPER D. (LUCREFTIA R.) WARD, also known as Lukie Ward, 2540 Ransdell, Louisville, Kentucky, telephoneically furnished the following information: Since being interviewed on April 4, 1968, on April 5, 1968. Mrs. WARD recalls that in addition to leaving the Lorraine Motel in the afternoon of April 4. 1968, she had left the motel on that date on one other occasion. This was during the morning. Believed afternoon in April 4th, 1968 she had let the motel in that date on the other occasion, she was accompanied by the Rev. A.D. WILLIAMS GEORGIA DAVIS to the nearby cleaners. The One-Hour Martingling. On this occasion, we was accomplished by the rev. A D.WILLIAMS In this case, we were the nearest cleaners, the one-hour beer from a cleaning into the cleaners. Rev. KINS purchased some beer from the store located nationally across the corner from the cleaners - Mrs. A,D. WORD also advised that she and Mrs. DAVIS and Rev. A ., WILLIAMS KING, prior to their arrival in Memphis. Tennessee City Flight, April 4-6, 1968 - 1966. The arrival in memphis. in Panama City Flight. April 6-7, 1966. They had driven in Memphis in Mrs. MRS. WARDIS' automobile from Florida. Prior in Tennessee City Flight was not notified Mrs. FRANCES to leave the Florida motel, Mrs. Ward was not motivated Mrs. that. they were departing but that she, WARD was not noticed Mrs. WRARD would return shortly for about a week's stay. Mrs WARD would tellently told shortly about a weeks' stay. Mr. WADWARD was not immediately told ham. Mrs.' WARD recalls that she she and her companions were nearly halfway to Memphis that she remembered that she had had was not allowed to leave the motel. She feels that she made this mistake in that that she was earlier talked to the HASTINGS who told her that she were originally from Birmingham, Alabama. After after her KING's assassination, Mrs, WORD changed her plans after her assassination, Mr. Ward changed 6:50 to April 6, 1968; she flew from Memphis, Tennessee. to Panama City, Florida, she got further time in Florida. She rented a car at the airport and drove to the motel .. When she arrived at the motel, she she got the rest of her clothes. She 144-169-13 4-16-68 4-6-68 L. Louisville, Kentucky File SA WARREN L. WALSH WLW/ds <loc_185><loc_886>APR 16 1968 by <loc_136> <loc_888>Date

Summary  
The documents detail an FBI investigation into a suspect named Eric Starvo Galt linked to a 1960s Memphis murder case. A witness, Trooper Marvin Wright, described a car involved in the case as faded green with a license plate beginning with "10V." The driver was identified by William as Galt, though discrepancies exist between the driver’s physical description and photographs of Galt. The car’s route included stops in southeastern states, with destinations such as Wytheville, VA, and Charleston or Bluefield, VA. The FBI sought information on a 1955-1956 Dodge bearing license plates starting with "10V." Additional documents reference suspects David Hawkins and Bruce Cochran, including their residences, military service records, and vehicle details. A state warrant for murder was issued against Galt, and the FBI described him as armed and dangerous.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspected assassin of MLK Jr., described by witnesses with conflicting physical traits compared to photographs.  
- **William**: Identified the driver as Galt based on a road check and description.  
- **Marvin Wright**: Trooper who observed the car but did not interact with the driver.  
- **David Hawkins**: Suspect linked to Jacksonville, FL; served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  
- **Bruce Cochran**: Suspect with Florida license records and ties to New Hampshire.  

Key Locations  
- **Wytheville, VA**  
- **Charleston, VA**  
- **Bluefield, VA**  
- **Jacksonville, FL**  
- **Birmingham, AL**  
- **Memphis, TN** (newspaper reference)  
- **London, England**  
- **Liverpool, UK**  
- **Manchester, UK**  

Key Events  
- **Road check**: Trooper Wright observed a faded green car with license plate "10V" and driver described as Galt.  
- **FBI investigation**: Documents include requests for information on vehicles, suspects, and license records.  
- **Warrant issuance**: A state warrant for murder was issued against Galt.  
- **Military service**: David Hawkins’ Army discharge and Bruce Cochran’s vehicle registration details were reviewed.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations, communicated via teletype, and sought information on suspects and vehicles.  
- **Local authorities**: Requested to verify automotive descriptions and check license records.  
- **Schools in Live Oak, FL**: Verified Bernard Hawkins’ teaching employment.

MLK Declassified Files

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