</s>FD-340 (REV. 6-24-65) File No. 44-1987-14-80 Date Received: 4-17-68 Date Received. Jolus Park Cravens From (NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR) 375 S. Lenwood (ADDRESS OF CONTRITOR) Russollellle Ask (CITY AND STATTE) By me (NAME of SPECIAL AGENT) To Be Returned Yes Receipt given Yes No Description: 2 des leafet "The MEGRO PARJONS TAREWELL SERMON" 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains a mix of FBI administrative forms, interview records, and medical reports related to investigations involving Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key elements include: an FD-340 form referencing a leaflet titled "The Negro Parson's Farewell Sermon" authored by John Park Cravens, which discusses African American history and references historical figures like Abraham Lincoln; a voluntary appearance form signed by John Scott Candrian on 2/14/68 indicating cooperation with an FBI investigation in Memphis, Tennessee; an autopsy report dated April 11, 1968, confirming MLK’s death as a result of a gunshot wound to the spinal column (C7-T1), causing severe neurological damage and multiple injuries including fractures, lacerations, and hemorrhaging in the neck and thoracic region. The document also includes references to Clyde Courtney (photographed on 4/13/68) and George Edward Murray (photographed on 7/64), along with FD-340 forms noting photos of suspects, serial numbers, and locations such as Sacramento, Florida. Medical findings include a blood alcohol content of 0.018 and descriptions of internal injuries. Documents are marked for release under Executive Order 14176/14178.  

Key People  
- **John Park Cravens**: Author of the sermon referenced in an FD-340 form.  
- **John Scott Candrian**: Signed an FBI voluntary appearance form on 2/14/68 in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- **Martin Luther King Jr.**: Autopsy conducted on April 11, 1968, confirming fatal gunshot injuries to the spinal column and thoracic region.  
- **Clyde Courtney**: Photographed by FBI on 4/13/68 (Serial-Sub-E-36/8).  
- **George Edward Murray**: Photographed by FBI on 7/64 (Serial-Sub-E-2834).  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Central to the FBI investigation and MLK’s autopsy.  
- Sacramento, Florida: Mentioned in FD-340 records.  
- United States: General location for historical and religious references.  

Key Events  
- Receipt of a leaflet titled "The Negro Parson's Farewell Sermon" (implied via FD-340 form).  
- Voluntary appearance by John Scott Candrian on 2/14/68.  
- Autopsy of Martin Luther King Jr. conducted on April 11, 1968.  
- Photographing of Clyde Courtney and George Edward Murray by FBI on specified dates.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Referenced via Memphis office and administrative forms.

MLK Declassified Files

44-me-1987_hs1-852611265_66-06-part_1_of_2.pdf

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