</s>KC 44-760 tickets were purchased for flights from Atlanta to St. Louis on April 5 or 6 by any of the following individuals: ERIC STARVO GALT HARVEY LOMMEYER JOHN WILLARD JAY WALLACE VERNON or JEROME WALLACE VERNION UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigative activities related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on tracking Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect linked to flights from Atlanta to St. Louis in early April 1968. The investigation involved coordinating between FBI offices in Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham to locate Galt, who was described as a white male, 5'11", 175 lbs., with dark brown hair and medium complexion. Suspects such as Lynn Ray Cleveland, associated with Springfield, Missouri, were also investigated. The FBI examined flight records from TWA, checked laundry marking machines in Detroit for potential evidence (including a suitcase containing black shirts and undershirts marked with codes like “02-06-2”), and verified Galt’s aliases, including Harvey Lowyer and John Willard. Efforts to trace his family connections included inquiries into California and Kansas contacts, such as Ralph Martin Galt and Louise Galt. Administrative directives (e.g., E.O. 14176) and telegrams were used to manage the investigation.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Primary suspect linked to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., described as a white male, 5'11", 175 lbs., with dark brown hair and medium complexion.  
- **Lynn Ray Cleveland**: Suspect investigated for potential involvement in the case, reported present in Springfield, Missouri, around March 29–30, 1968.  
- **Harvey Lowyer**: Alias reportedly used by Galt.  
- **John Willard**: Another alias investigated, with records indicating a former resident of Kansas City, Missouri.  
- **Ralph Martin Galt** (Rev.): Husband of Louise Galt, mentioned in family connections.  
- **Louise Galt**: Wife of Ralph Martin Galt, provided genealogy information.  
- **Dorothy Frazee** and **Marcella Horning**: Springfield, Missouri, officials who confirmed no arrest records for Galt or related names.  
- **Ray D. Juby**, **R. Dury**, and **Norman F. Raney**: Laundry owners in Kansas City and Topeka providing details on marking machines.  

Key Locations  
- **Atlanta, Georgia** (origin of flights and Galt’s alleged presence).  
- **St. Louis, Missouri** (destination of flights).  
- **Kansas City, Missouri** (central FBI office coordinating efforts).  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** (FBI office with investigative ties).  
- **Springfield, Missouri** (Cleveland’s reported location).  
- **Detroit, Michigan** (location of a suitcase linked to the assassination investigation).  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**, **New Orleans, Louisiana**, and **Long Beach, California** (cities where Galt allegedly attended dancing schools).  

Key Events  
- **April 4–15, 1968**: FBI offices in Kansas City and other locations conducted searches for Eric Starvo Galt, checking records, laundries, and marking machines.  
- **Laundry Marking Machine Investigation**: Examination of serial numbers (e.g., 32776, R33338) and codes on laundry items, including a suitcase found in Detroit with black shirts and undershirts marked with red tape bearing the code “02-06-2.”  
- **Dancing School Records**: Galt’s alleged attendance at dancing schools in Birmingham (1964–1965), New Orleans (1967), and Long Beach, California (1967).  
- **Alias Verification**: Efforts to confirm Galt’s use of names like Harvey Lowyer and John Willard through credit bureaus and police records.  
- **Coordination with Law Enforcement**: Collaboration between FBI offices and local agencies (e.g., Topeka Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol) to track suspects.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** – Central to the investigation, with offices in Kansas City, Memphis, Birmingham, and Washington, D.C.  
- **Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA)** – Provided flight ticket records linked to suspects.  
- **Textile Marking Machine Co., Inc.** – Company providing details on marking machine codes and serial numbers.  
- **Local Police Departments**: Including Topeka, Kansas; Springfield, Missouri; and Wichita, Kansas, which assisted in record checks.  
- **Retail Credit Companies**: Such as the Retail Credit Co. in Kansas City, Missouri, aiding in alias verification.

MLK Declassified Files

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