</s>Report Form PD-299 (Rev. 5-12.55) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD SAVANNAH SAVANNAN/M 11/30/67 9/19 - 11/14/87 TITLE OF CASE SAVANA/M1 REPORT MADE BY TYPED BY JACK DEMPSEY BOSLEY / aka - S.A. JAMES H. APPELLATE TYPEO BY FUGITIVE CHARACTER OF CASE JOE CHARACIER OF CASE UFAP - MURDER REFERENCES Report of SA JAMES I. APPLEGATE dated 1/29/67, at Savannah. Jackson letter to Savannah dated 11/17/67. Jacksonville letter to Savannah dated 11 /17/87. -P- ENCLOSURES TO LAS VEGAS DIVISION One photograph of subject and copy of referenced report of 9/29 /67. One photographof 9 /29/87, ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLIMES - NOE- ACQUITI ACQUILITI CONVIC- AUTO- FUS. FIES. FESS. FES. FIS. FISS. FIFES. RECOVERIES ACQUISITI Pending Over One Year Yes Pending Prosecution Over Six Months Yes APPROVED SPECIAL AGENT IN CHANGE DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW COPIES MADE: Pending over One Year YES Pending Prescution Over Six Months Yes COPYRES MADE! - Bureau (88-39459) 8/8/65-83 Atlanta (88.88-8665) 2) - Butte (68-4636) SEARCHED, - (88-68-6465) SEARCHING, MEDCED - - Jacksonville (88 -88-8450) (88 -9440) - Kansas City (88 -- (88+9140) FEDERED, FILLED, 2 <loc_132><loc_811>2<loc_131><loc_813>2- 2<loc_131><loc_814><loc_150><loc_813><loc_131><loc_812>-

Summary  
The document contains fragmented records from multiple law enforcement agencies, primarily focusing on investigations into individuals linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and related criminal activities. Key details include:  
- Investigations into **Richard Eugene Bosley** (also referred to as **JACK DEMPSEY BOSLEY**) for alleged murder and unlawful flight, with connections to the MLK assassination referenced in November 1967. FBI reports note his movements from Kansfield, Missouri, to Plainview, Texas, and interactions with associates like Billy and Wanda Barns. Military records confirm his service in the U.S. Navy (1/15/45–10/31/47) and Coast Guard (1/28/40–6/24/49).  
- In Memphis, Tennessee, **Rodney Link** was investigated for alleged possession of rifles and accused by **Andrew Jaffe** of involvement in MLK’s assassination. Link denied any connection to the murder and sought legal action against Jaffe.  
- **Perry Marvin Castleberry**, a suspect with a history of vagrancy arrests, suicide attempts, and employment at Dundee Mills, was tracked by the FBI for potential ties to MLK’s assassination. His movements between Griffin, Georgia, and Rock Hill, South Carolina, were documented.  
- Records from Florida State Prison (Raiford) mention **MILTON FRANK** (A-007770) and **LOUIE WRIGHT** (8009991), both with criminal histories involving fraud and drug offenses. MILTON FRANK claimed rumors of BOSLEY’s death in December 1966, while LOUIE WRIGHT refused to discuss the case.  
- Administrative notes reference FBI coordination with state agencies, border patrol procedures, and record retention policies. Redacted social security numbers appear in some records but are not included in this summary.  

Key People  
- **Richard Eugene Bosley** (also referred to as JACK DEMPSEY BOSLEY): Fugitive under investigation for murder and unlawful flight, linked to the MLK assassination.  
- **Billy and Wanda Barns**: Alleged to have relocated from Kansfield, Missouri, to Plainview, Texas, with Bosley.  
- **Andrew Jaffe**: Accused Rodney Link of involvement in MLK’s assassination; claimed Link trespassed on his property.  
- **Rodney Link**: Investigated for rifle possession and accused of being an assassin; denied any connection to MLK’s murder.  
- **Perry Marvin Castleberry**: Suspect with a history of vagrancy, suicide attempts, and employment at Dundee Mills; investigated for potential ties to MLK’s assassination.  
- **MILTON FRANK** (A-007770) and **LOUIE WRIGHT** (8009991): Prisoners with criminal records; MILTON FRANK claimed rumors of BOSLEY’s death in December 1966.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Central to investigations involving Rodney Link, Andrew Jaffe, and Perry Marvin Castleberry.  
- **Plainview, Texas**: Alleged relocation site for Billy and Wanda Barns.  
- **Kansfield, Missouri** and **Rockport, Missouri**: Linked to Richard Eugene Bosley’s associates and Harold Lansdown.  
- **Griffin, Georgia** and **Rock Hill, South Carolina**: Locations associated with Perry Marvin Castleberry’s movements.  
- **Florida State Prison (Raiford)**: Site of records involving MILTON FRANK and LOUIE WRIGHT.  

Key Events  
- **November 1967**: FBI efforts to connect Richard Eugene Bosley to the MLK assassination, with no confirmed sightings.  
- **April 4–6, 1968**: Rodney Link’s activities in Memphis, Tennessee, including rifle possession and interactions with Andrew Jaffe.  
- **April 5, 1968**: Cancellation of recruitment interviews at Memphis State College following MLK’s assassination.  
- **Investigations into Perry Marvin Castleberry**: FBI tracking his movements, employment history, and military records from 1964–1968.  
- **October 3, 1967**: Phoenix Division notes border patrol limitations for tracking Mexican entries without specific details.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI Divisions**: Savannah, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Memphis, and Atlanta offices.  
- **Florida State Prison (Raiford)**: Provided records on MILTON FRANK and LOUIE WRIGHT.  
- **State Agencies**: Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Idaho State Penitentiary, Nevada State Penitentiary, and local sheriff’s departments in Duval County, Georgia, and Kentucky.  
- **Dundee Mills**: Employed Perry Marvin Castleberry prior to 1964.  
- **Los Angeles City School System**: Mentioned in context of Theodore E. Dederick’s husband’s employment as a recruiter.

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