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Summary  
The documents detail a fragmented U.S. government investigation from March–April 1968, focusing on potential espionage, criminal activity, or subversion linked to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination (case code "MURKIN"). Key elements include tracking suspects like Eric Starvo Galt and William A. Kuehn through vehicle records, airline travel, and employment checks. The investigation involved Cold War-era counterintelligence practices, including surveillance of individuals with ties to military logistics or civil unrest. Despite initial suspicion, no conclusive evidence was found against most suspects, leading to the dismissal of some leads. The case codes "MURKIN" and "OR 00 MEHPITS" (likely a typo for "MURKIN") are central to the inquiry, with references to Memphis, Louisville, and Dallas as key locations.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Central suspect in a stolen car case involving a 1966 Mustang with license tag AL-8999; no records found in Kentucky or credit databases.  
- **William A. Kuehn**: Checked for alibis via Delta Airlines travel records and U.S. Army employment (Aviation Material Command).  
- **Harold L. Lamham**: Investigated as a suspect in the "MURKIN" case; no evidence of possession of a machine pistol found by April 1968.  
- **James Moore & Marvin Nicholson**: Reported a suspicious call to Glasgow, KY police about Dr. King’s whereabouts (April 1968); Southern Bell operators denied the call.  
- **G. Arrens, M. G. Arrins, Sgt. Reynolds/Reynolis, Parris**: Mentioned in airline passenger records linked to the "MURKIN" case.  

Key Locations  
- **Louisville, KY**: Central to investigations; Lamham’s workplace and FBI office location.  
- **Memphis, TN**: Linked to Dr. King’s assassination and related inquiries.  
- **Dallas, TX**: Mentioned in airline passenger records (American Airlines Flight 296, March 28, 1968).  
- **Glasgow, KY** and **Jacksonville, FL**: Suspects or individuals under investigation.  
- **Kentucky State Police jurisdictions**: Including Frankfort, Louisville, and Fort Knox.  

Key Events  
- Surveillance of suspects like Lamham in Louisville (April 4–5, 1968).  
- Issuance of an APB for the stolen 1966 Mustang with AL-8999 license tag; later deemed unfounded.  
- Checks on airline passengers (e.g., American Airlines Flight 296) for ties to suspects.  
- Dismissal of Harold Lamham as a suspect due to regular work attendance at Fawcett-Haynes during key dates.  
- FBI teletypes and memos exchanged between Louisville, Memphis, and Dallas offices (April 10–12, 1968).  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted surveillance, suspect checks, and inter-office coordination on the "MURKIN" case.  
- **Kentucky State Police**: Issued an APB for the stolen Mustang and checked suspect records.  
- **Delta Airlines**: Verified William Kuehn’s travel itinerary in Louisville (April 4, 1968).  
- **Hertz Rent-A-Car** (Savannah, Georgia): Reported a suspicious rental linked to William M. Kuben.  
- **Southern Bell**: Denied a suspicious call about Dr. King’s whereabouts in Memphis.

MLK Declassified Files

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