</s>PAGE TWO NK 44-654 CASTLEBERRY DESCRIBED BY ROSEN AS THIRTY ONE YEARS OLD PAREN LOOKS YOUNGER, END PAREN, SANDY HAIR, THIN BUILD, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER . ATLANTAS, AT GRIFFIN, GA, CONDUCT NECESSARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERINE CASTLEBERR'S WHEREABOUTS DURING PERIENT PERIODS OF MARCH TWENTY NINE LAST, AND APRIL FOUR LAST. NEWARK WILL AVAIT RESULTS FROM ATLANTA BEFORE CONTACTING CASTLEBBERRY. MAIL COPY BIRMINGHAM. END MEN FBI MEMPHIS 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents include FBI field office communications from April 1968 detailing investigative efforts related to individuals associated with potential threats against Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key elements include tracking suspects through motel registrations, vehicle descriptions (notably Ford Mustangs), license plate information, and fingerprint comparisons. Investigations focus on individuals such as Richard Dean Marshall, Frank A. DeBray, William E. Reynolds, Jackie Carpenter, Carl B. Laufner, Donnie Leon Harden, and Dave Parish. One report notes an anonymous call alleging a Marine reservist (possibly Dave Parish) expressed intent to assassinate MLK, with physical descriptions of the individual provided by David Piskorski. The FBI sought to verify identities through military records, local law enforcement, and cross-referencing photographic evidence.  

Key People  
- **Richard Dean Marshall**: Subject of fingerprint comparison efforts due to prior arrest in Memphis.  
- **Frank A. DeBray**: Registered at a Memphis hotel on April 2–4, 1968, driving a Mississippi-licensed Ford.  
- **William E. Reynolds**: Registered at a Memphis hotel on April 3–5, 1968, driving a Ford with an unlisted license state (presumed Mississippi).  
- **Jackie Carpenter**: Registered at a Memphis hotel on April 7–9, 1968, driving an Arkansas-licensed Mustang.  
- **Carl B. Laufner**: Registered at a Memphis hotel on April 3–4, 1968, driving a New Jersey-licensed Ford Mustang.  
- **Donnie Leon Harden**: Suspect in an anonymous call alleging intent to assassinate MLK; described as white male with brown hair, blue eyes, and a history of racial prejudice.  
- **Dave Parish**: Marine reservist linked to the alleged threat against MLK; described as 5'11"–6' tall, light brown hair, slim build, and an expert marksman.  
- **David Piskorski**: Provided information about Dave Parish and the unsub (unknown suspect) who allegedly planned to kill MLK.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Central hub for motel registrations, fingerprint comparisons, and investigative coordination.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Involved in license plate verification and cross-referencing vehicle records.  
- **Cleveland, Ohio**: Related to Todd V. Read’s car title investigation.  
- **Newark, New Jersey**: Linked to Carl B. Laufner’s Mustang color verification.  
- **Little Rock, Arkansas**: Investigated Jackie Carpenter’s Mustang color.  
- **Camp Lejeune, North Carolina**: Connected to Dave Parish’s military service and potential identification.  

Key Events  
- FBI efforts to track suspects through motel registrations and vehicle descriptions (e.g., Ford Mustangs).  
- Fingerprint comparison of Richard Dean Marshall with latent prints from the MLK assassination investigation.  
- Anonymous call alleging a Marine reservist (possibly Dave Parish) expressed intent to assassinate MLK, prompting FBI verification through military records.  
- Investigation into Todd V. Read’s car title to determine if it was a Mustang.  
- Coordination between FBI field offices (Memphis, Atlanta, Cleveland, etc.) to cross-reference suspect information.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations, coordinated with local law enforcement, and utilized military records for suspect verification.  
- **Memphis Police Department**: Provided information on parolees and fingerprint comparisons.  
- **University of Mississippi**: Linked to Frank A. DeBray’s registration.  
- **Cuyahoga County Auto Title Section (Ohio)**: Involved in verifying vehicle descriptions for Todd V. Read.  

Summary  
The documents consist of multiple telegraphic communications from April 10–16, 1968, and April 10, 1988, detailing FBI investigations into potential suspects linked to racial tensions and threats. On April 10, 1968, a radiogram notes Walter Michael Mallin (also known as WALTER MICHAEL MALLING, EDWARD ROTELLE, MICHAEL TITCHWIG) as a suspect in a case involving racial strife. Mallin, a former employee of Mrs. Marjorie Harris in Loveland, Ohio, was last seen at Longview State Mental Hospital, Indiana, where he exhibited obsessive behavior about racial issues. He escaped custody on March 17, 1968, and is being pursued by local authorities. The FBI requested fingerprint comparisons between Mallin and latent prints from the case, noting his prior arrests for carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) and two escapes from custody. A previous advisory dated August 26, 1967, and September 7, 1967, referenced Mallin’s threats against the president.  

On April 16, 1968, an air tel mentions Arnold Watson’s work dates (May 29, 1968; March 38, 1968) but indicates no further investigation into Waiton. Another air tel from April 10, 1988 (likely a typographical error for 1968), references fingerprint comparisons for DONALD EUGENE WALLACE and HARLAN CARL LACY, noting no record found for Lacy in the FBI’s Identification Division files. A final air tel from April 11, 1968, confirms the submission of Mallin’s fingerprints for comparison with latent prints, with no match identified.  

Key People  
- **Walter Michael Mallin** (also known as WALTER MICHAEL MALLING, EDWARD ROTELLE, MICHAEL TITCHWIG)  
- **Mrs. Marjorie Harris**  
- **Arnold Watson**  
- **Harlan Carl Lacy**  
- **Donald Eugene Wallace**  

Key Locations  
- **Longview State Mental Hospital, Indiana**  
- **Loveland, Ohio**  
- **Memphis (FBI Division)**  
- **Birmingham (FBI Division)**  
- **Atlanta (FBI SAC)**  

Key Events  
- Mallin’s escape from custody on March 17, 1968  
- FBI fingerprint comparison requests for Mallin and Donald Eugene Wallace  
- Investigation into Arnold Watson’s work dates and potential threats  
- No record found for Harlan Carl Lacy in FBI files  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**  
- **Cincinnati Division**  
- **Memphis Division**  
- **Birmingham Division**  
- **Atlanta SAC (Special Agent in Charge)**

MLK Declassified Files

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