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Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Eric Starvo Galt (also referred to as "GALT," "ERIC STARVO GALT," or "ERIC STEFAN GAULDEN") following allegations he was involved in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Key activities include phone calls placed by Galt from Los Angeles to Alabama, attempts to locate him through informants and surveillance, and coordination between FBI offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Memphis, Birmingham, and Chicago. The investigation involves tracking Galt’s movements, verifying his identity through photographs, and cross-referencing his associations with individuals linked to dance studios, criminal activity, and potential connections to the assassination. Informants describe Galt as a white male with distinctive physical traits (e.g., protruding ears) and behavioral patterns, including smoking non-filter cigarettes and carrying "NC Neill" tablets. The FBI also notes discrepancies between descriptions of Galt and an informant’s account of a man named Eric Stefan Gallden, suggesting possible misidentification. Efforts to locate associates like Louise Anglin, Charles Harvell, and others tied to dance studios or criminal networks are documented, though many leads remain unconfirmed.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** (also referred to as "GALT," "ERIC STARVO GALT," or "ERIC STEFAN GAULDEN") – central suspect linked to MLK’s assassination.  
- **Lt. Walter Stevenson** (Los Angeles Police Department) – provided information on phone calls placed by Galt.  
- **Special Agent Russell C. Anderson** – FBI agent involved in tracking Galt and coordinating with LAPD.  
- **Special Agent John Gurzak** – assisted in obtaining telephone records related to Galt’s calls.  
- **Lt. Steve Forbes** – Memphis police officer who interacted with informants describing Galt.  
- **Louise Anglin** – dance instructor associated with Continental Dance Studios in New Orleans, mentioned as a potential witness.  
- **Charles Harvell** – alleged to have left Chicago for St. Louis around 1964, possibly linked to Galt.  

Key Locations:  
- **Los Angeles, California** – FBI office and location of initial phone calls from Galt.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** – Informant’s account of Galt’s activities and physical description.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana** – Continental Dance Studios where Louise Anglin was employed.  
- **Huntsville, Alabama** – Mentioned in telephone records and as a location for the Ember Club.  
- **Miami, Florida** – Home of Jacqueline Cutoff, whose suitcase contained photographs linked to Galt.  

Key Events:  
- **April 4, 1968** – Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination; Galt is identified as a suspect in subsequent investigations.  
- **April 18, 1968** – FBI and LAPD coordinate efforts to track Galt through phone records, informants, and surveillance.  
- **Telephone calls from Los Angeles to Alabama** – Galt placed long-distance calls to the Ember Club in Huntsville, allegedly seeking Earl Campbell.  
- **Informant interviews** – Memphis police informant described Galt’s physical appearance, habits, and associations with criminal networks.  
- **Photographic verification attempts** – FBI sought to confirm Galt’s identity through photographs, noting discrepancies between descriptions and images.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)** – Conducted nationwide investigations into Galt’s movements and associations.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)** – Provided information on phone calls and Galt’s activities.  
- **Memphis Police Department** – Collaborated with FBI through informants describing Galt.  
- **Continental Dance Studios** – New Orleans-based venue linked to Louise Anglin, a potential witness in the investigation.

MLK Declassified Files

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