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Summary:  
The documents detail FBI activities related to the investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. Key elements include intercepting a package containing books sent to Eric S. Galt at the Lorraine Motel, which was traced back to an American Heritage Book Service office in Marion, Ohio. The FBI’s Cleveland Division noted discrepancies in the postcard used for the order, prompting lab analysis of handwriting and fingerprints. Charles Q. Stevens, a state witness in the murder case against James Earl Ray (the accused), is discussed regarding his potential placement in protective custody due to his history of alcoholism and erratic behavior. The FBI sought legal advice on federal involvement in his custody. A wristwatch found on Ray with numerical markings was flagged for investigation by New York officials, potentially linking to his purchase or connections. Mrs. Eloise Witt’s testimony about assassination plots against MLK was referenced, though no direct connection to the case is established. Security measures for Ray’s incarceration included specialized cells in Shelby County Jail, surveillance via video/audio equipment, restricted access, and plans for armored transport during trial. The FBI also requested information on an anonymous caller linked to the Greensboro Record and sought a voice comparison from lab analysis.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (accused of MLK’s assassination)  
- Charles Q. Stevens (state witness in the case)  
- Eric S. Galt (recipient of intercepted books at Lorraine Motel)  
- Mrs. Eloise Witt (testified about assassination plots against MLK)  
- Sheriff William N. Morris (Shelby County, oversaw Ray’s custody arrangements)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (Lorraine Motel, Shelby County Jail)  
- Marion, Ohio (American Heritage Book Service office)  
- Cleveland, Ohio (FBI Division involved in postcard analysis)  
- Greensboro, North Carolina (linked to anonymous caller)  

Key Events:  
- Interception of books sent to Lorraine Motel, traced to Marion, Ohio  
- FBI’s investigation into numerical markings on Ray’s wristwatch  
- Legal discussions on protective custody for Charles Q. Stevens  
- Security planning for Ray’s incarceration and trial, including surveillance and transport details  
- Request for voice comparison analysis of an anonymous caller’s tape  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Shelby County Jail (Tennessee)  
- American Heritage Book Service (Ohio)  
- New York Division (investigated wristwatch markings)  
- U.S. Post Office Department (intercepted package)

MLK Declassified Files

44-me-1987_hs1-852611265_64-02-part_2_of_4.pdf

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