</s>CE 44-1365 CFW:dmb 1 RE: JOSEPH LUNCEFORD Savannah Office of the FBI advised that information had been received to the effect that one JOSEME LUNGEFORD was in Darien, Georgia, on the date that closely or MARTIN LUTHER KING, in conjunction with the assassin or other Martin Luther King, in connection with the assassination revealed that LUNCERFORD was in contact with someone at Clinton, North Carolina, telephone number 592-945, and was driving a pink Nash or Rambler with a light and was driven a pink Nissan or Rambaier with a child colored top, bearing 1968, North Carolina license HF-7050. LUNCEREW was described as a white male, age 30 to 35, 5 feet 8 inches tall to 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, sandy, reeding hair. The following investigation was conducted by IC MARION B. HILLIARD. AT RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Section, North Charlotte Department of Motor Vehicles, On April 11, 1968, SARA WISON, Registration advised North Carolina Department of Route 2, Box 1, A, Clinton, North Caroline is the registered owner of a 1962 Rambler, bearing 1966 North Carolina license HF-7505. The following Investigation was conducted by SA JOHN S. SABURG: AT CLINTON, NORTHERN CAROLINA 44-1947. Scib-B-499 On April 1, 1968. Mrs. MAMIE MATHIS, Route 2. Box 245, Clinton, north Carolina, advised that her daughter, MONNIE LEONE PETERSON, is the owner of A 1962 SERIALIZED INEXED.A. MAY Full-MEMPHIS 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented FBI records from May 1968 detailing investigations into James Earl Ray’s activities related to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. It references Ray’s alleged drug trafficking connections, prison work, and financial transactions, including checks on a 1965 Volkswagen linked to Jess Blakley in Memphis and inquiries into safety deposit boxes in Memphis, Atlanta, and Birmingham. The text also notes FBI monitoring of Ray’s movements between Memphis, Dallas, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Additionally, it includes cost data reports from various FBI divisions (Memphis, Cleveland, Baltimore, Springfield, Richmond, New Orleans, Dallas, Albany) detailing resource allocation for investigations in April 1968, including man-hours, mileage, and unusual costs. References to "MURKIN" appear as a case designation or code. One entry mentions Joseph Forbetto as a possible subject of interest, with notes about being "ARMED AND DANGEROUS." Another fragment references a broadcast related to MLK’s assassination on April 4, 1968, mentioning artist Jauph Fauquette and his involvement in a talk show. The text includes OCR-corrupted content discussing political ideologies, anti-communist sentiments, and personal grievances unrelated to the main investigation.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray (central suspect)  
- Melba Marie Ryan (sister)  
- Ruby Carpenter (ex-wife of Ray’s father)  
- William and Mildred Maher (uncle/aunt)  
- Frank Fuller (aunt)  
- Jess Blakley (Memphis resident linked to a 1965 Volkswagen)  
- Joseph Forbetto (possible subject of interest)  
- Jauph Fauquette (artist linked to a broadcast about MLK’s assassination)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Dallas, Texas  
- St. Louis, Missouri  
- Kansas City, Missouri  
- Cleveland, Ohio  
- Baltimore, Maryland  
- Springfield, Missouri  
- Richmond, Virginia  
- New Orleans, Louisiana  
- Albany, New York  
- Atlanta, Georgia  
- Birmingham, Alabama  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s alleged drug trafficking and financial activities  
- Monitoring of Ray’s movements between Memphis, Dallas, St. Louis, and Kansas City  
- Checks on a 1965 Volkswagen with Tennessee license plate 10-0887 linked to Jess Blakley  
- Inquiries into safety deposit boxes in Memphis, Atlanta, and Birmingham  
- Compilation of cost data for FBI investigations in April 1968  
- Mention of a broadcast related to MLK’s assassination on April 4, 1968  
- Notes about an individual described as "ARMED AND DANGEROUS"  
- Fragmented discussions about political ideologies and personal grievances  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- FBI divisions (Memphis, Cleveland, Baltimore, Springfield, Richmond, New Orleans, Dallas, Albany)

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