</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-641) F B I Date: 6/11/68 Transmit the following in PLAIN Type in plantex or code) TeleTYPE (Priority) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBL-11-38861) SAC, KNOWTEE (HH-696) FROM: SAC_, LOS ANGELES (HH+-15741) MURKIN. RE LOS ANGELES TEELS, MAY SEVENTEEN, EIGHTEEN. TWENTY-TWO, AND TWENTYN-NINE LAST. BUREAU HAS INSTRUCTED REASONABLE EFFORT BE EXPENDED TO LOCATE LESTER EDWARD PACKETT AND RESOLVE ALLERGATIONS LOCATE Lester EDWARD PACKETT and RESOLVATE PACKETTT LOS FURNISHED LOSANGELES TIMES. EFFORTS TO LOCATE PACKETS. ANGELS NEGATIVE. PACKETTI. PACKETS HAS FOLLOWING RELATIVES: MOTHER, CALLIE PACKETIT, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS ONE ONE ZERO WRIGHT STREET, SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE, BROTHER, FRED FACKETTT, SWEETWEATER; SISTER, CALLIE MAE HAMILTON, THREE TWO TWO FOUR ZERO SUNSET DRIVE, KNOKVILLE. KNOKVILLLE CONTACT RELATIVES TO DETERMINE LESTERN'S PRESENT ADDRESS. 1 - MEMPHIS 1-1-1574 FOR: vhh (2) (vh) Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent 1234M Per FK/64 1234 M Per Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations in June 1968 focused on Lester Edward Packett, a subject linked to allegations surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Efforts to locate Packett involved contacting his relatives in Tennessee and California, including his mother Callie Packett, brother Fred Packett, and sister Callie Mae Hamilton. The FBI also sought information from Frank Brickley, who had searched for Packett in Los Angeles without success. References to Memphis, Tennessee, and travel between Los Angeles and Memphis around the time of MLK’s assassination are noted.  

The documents mention Barbara Sheffield, a Los Angeles Police Department employee, who allegedly provided leads about individuals connected to the MLK assassination, including Diana Joyce and Martie Denning, reportedly linked to the crime. Investigations included calls to James Earl Ray in London, traced to Jim Tum, and inquiries into the origin of a booklet titled "How to Hypnotize" found on Ray. The FBI also explored connections between Ray and other individuals, such as David Perrie, who was tied to Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories.  

Efforts to locate Packett continued through criminal records checks and contact with legal representatives, including Attorney PH.O. CLOUGH, involved in a divorce case tied to Packett. The FBI sought information from Sacramento’s DMV for potential leads.  

Key People  
- Lester Edward Packett (subject of investigation)  
- Frank Brickley (searched for Packett)  
- Barbara Sheffield (Los Angeles Police Department employee)  
- Diana Joyce, Martie Denning (allegedly linked to MLK assassination)  
- James Earl Ray (accused assassin of MLK)  
- Jim Tum (identified as caller to Ray in London)  
- Callie Packett, Fred Packett, Callie Mae Hamilton (Packett’s relatives)  
- PH.O. CLOUGH (attorney involved in divorce case)  
- George Robert Lettinsier (Lettinsier; jailed in Wise County, VA)  
- Robert Atatum (revolver purchaser)  
- Walter E. Spain (receiver of revolver from Atatum)  
- Robert Reynolds (provided information on Earl Anglin James)  
- Earl Anglin James (suspected "mysterious fat man")  
- Harvey Sadler (former Sheriff of Macon County, Alabama; political ties to George Wallace)  
- Mrs. ALKHA LOWAY (associated with racial tensions and potential links to MLK’s assassination)  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Sweetwater, Tennessee  
- White Plains, New York  
- London, England  
- Beverly Hills, California  
- San Antonio, Texas  
- North Hollywood, California  
- Toronto, Canada  
- Wise County, Virginia  
- Honolulu, Hawaii  
- Ruskoges, Alabama  
- Military bases (unspecified)  

Key Events  
- FBI efforts to locate Lester Edward Packett and resolve allegations tied to MLK’s assassination.  
- Investigation into Frank Brickley’s search for Packett in Los Angeles.  
- Examination of calls to James Earl Ray in London, traced to Jim Tum.  
- Inquiry into the origin of a booklet "How to Hypnotize" found on Ray.  
- Contact with legal representatives and relatives of Packett for potential leads.  
- Ongoing efforts to trace Packett’s whereabouts through criminal records and DMV checks.  
- Revolver transactions involving Robert Atatum and Walter E. Spain (1966–1968).  
- FBI inquiries into George Robert Lettinsier’s movements and criminal history.  
- Investigations into James Earl Ray’s connections with Sun Loo and David Perrie.  
- Legal actions, subpoenas, and background checks on suspects.  
- References to potential links between ex-sheriffs and MLK’s assassination, including Harvey Sadler’s political affiliations.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Los Angeles Police Department  
- Western Union (Leamont White, employee)  
- Sybell Brand Institution (prison facility for ODELLA PACKETTI)  
- California State Bar  
- Retail Merchants Credit Association (RMCA)  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SNCO)

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