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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into multiple individuals suspected of involvement in plots against Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), including James Earl Ray, who was later implicated in MLK’s assassination. In 1965, Ray contacted the Durham, North Carolina, FBI Resident Agency, claiming he intended to assassinate MLK and discussed plans with George Lamb, a member of the Durham County Citizens Council. Ray admitted to prior criminal records, including a 1942 bank robbery conviction, and alcoholism. The FBI and Durham Police Department conducted searches for Ray, noting his last known residence at 1841 Vale Street in Durham. By May 1968, no definitive confirmation of his whereabouts was found. Separate inquiries referenced a $200,000 reward for MLK’s assassination and other plots involving Donald James Nissen, an inmate at Grayslake County Jail, Texas, who claimed he was approached by LEROY BASIL MC HANAN (inmate number 81871) to assist in a KKK plot. McHanan allegedly offered $100,000 for MLK’s assassination and sought Nissen’s help to contact Mrs. EURS in Jackson, Mississippi, and John May, a machinist at Leavenworth Penitentiary, to manufacture a modified firearm. The FBI requested verification of these claims, including interviews with inmates and reviews of prison records. Additional records tracked John Willard’s travel between Atlanta and Dallas in April 1968, including flight reservations and contact numbers, while the Provincial Motel in New Orleans (1024 Chartres Street) listed Eric Galt (using name Raymond) as a guest under an Alabama license plate. The FBI sought interviews with motel guests, including Ray Easterwood and E.D. Elliott, to identify potential connections to Ray.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Alleged plotter against MLK; last known residence in Durham, North Carolina; referenced in travel records and safety deposit box checks.  
- **George Lamb**: Telephone repairman and member of the Durham County Citizens Council; allegedly facilitated contact between Ray and individuals in Alabama.  
- **Donald James Nissen**: Inmate at Grayslake County Jail, Texas; claimed involvement in a KKK plot to kill MLK via McHanan’s offer.  
- **LEROY BASIL MC HANAN** (inmate number 81871): Inmate at Leavenworth Penitentiary; allegedly offered $100,000 for MLK’s assassination and sought Nissen’s assistance.  
- **John May**: Machinist at Leavenworth Penitentiary; reportedly provided parts for a modified firearm intended for the plot.  
- **Mrs. EURS**: Identified as a contact in Jackson, Mississippi, linked to the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.  
- **John Willard**: Tracked for travel movements between Atlanta and Dallas in April 1968.  
- **Billy Mack Wisdom**: Interviewed for potential links to MLK’s assassination; associated with Douglas Merrell (Catcombs club manager).  
- **Douglas Merrell**: Manager of Catcombs, an Atlanta hippie club; suggested Wisdom may be connected to the assassination.  
- **Eric Galt** (alias Raymond): Registered at the Provincial Motel in New Orleans under a Mustang with Alabama license plate 1-38993.  
- **Esther Raymond**: Mentioned as a potential contact in Tyrone, PA.  

Key Locations  
- **Durham, North Carolina**: Central to Ray’s alleged activities; his last known residence at 1841 Vale Street.  
- **Leavenworth Penitentiary**, Kansas: Site of McHanan’s incarceration and Nissen’s alleged meeting with him.  
- **Grayslake County Jail**, Texas: Where Donald James Nissen was incarcerated.  
- **Jackson, Mississippi**: Center for the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan plot; location of Mrs. EURS.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Provincial Motel (1024 Chartres Street) listed as a guest stay between December 17–19, 1967.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Home to Catcombs club and FBI offices; linked to Billy Mack Wisdom and John Willard’s travel.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Designated as the office of origin for a fugitive case involving Ray.  
- **Tyrone, Pennsylvania**: Residence of Esther Raymond, mentioned as a potential contact.  

Key Events  
- **March 24, 1965**: Ray contacted the Durham FBI Resident Agency, claiming he intended to assassinate MLK.  
- **April–May 1968**: FBI and local authorities conducted searches for Ray, including hospital records and interviews with family members (e.g., Susie Whitt).  
- **Alleged $100,000 Offer**: White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan allegedly offered money for MLK’s assassination via McHanan, who sought Nissen’s assistance.  
- **Firearm Modification Plot**: John May was reportedly tasked with creating a modified "38 automatic pistol" for the plot.  
- **Travel Movements**: John Willard’s travel between Atlanta and Dallas in April 1968, including flight reservations and contact numbers.  
- **Motel Guest Records**: Provincial Motel in New Orleans (December 17–19, 1967) listed Eric Galt (alias Raymond) as a guest.  
- **FBI Coordination**: Field offices required to submit investigation results by May 7, 1968, for the fugitive case involving Ray.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into Ray’s movements, McHanan’s plot, and motel guest records.  
- **White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan**: Allegedly offered $100,000 for MLK’s assassination; linked to McHanan and Mrs. EURS.  
- **U.S. Penitentiary Systems**: Leavenworth Penitentiary (McHanan) and Grayslake County Jail (Nissen) referenced in inmate interactions.  
- **Catcombs**: Atlanta hippie club associated with Billy Mack Wisdom and Douglas Merrell.

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