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Summary:  
The document contains a compilation of declassified government records related to investigations into events surrounding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and other unrelated inquiries. It includes FBI witness statements from April 4–11, 1968, detailing accounts of a shooting incident in Memphis, Tennessee, with descriptions of suspects and potential leads. These reports reference individuals such as John Willard, William Anschutz, and Charlie Stephens, who were observed near the scene or linked to the boarding house on South Main Street. The text also includes separate investigative notes from law enforcement agencies, including interviews with Leonard B. Day (Memphis), Inspector N. E. Zachary (Memphis Police Department), and William J. Wilson (Nashville), which reference unrelated incidents such as a CB radio transmission hoax in Raleigh, TN, and discussions at the National Automobile Dealers Association conference in Miami Beach, FL. Additionally, the document references FBI evidence collection efforts between October 30, 1968, and November 7, 1968, involving items recovered from Memphis and Atlanta, including latent fingerprints, clothing, and vehicle-related evidence.  

Key People:  
- **John Willard**: White male (~35 years old) who rented an apartment at the South Main Street boarding house; described as possibly local and with no luggage.  
- **William Anschutz**: Witness who reported seeing a man fleeing with a wrapped object after hearing gunfire.  
- **Charlie Stephens**: Mentioned in tenant records at the boarding house, potentially linked to suspects.  
- **Leonard B. Day**: Memphis resident interviewed about his stay at the Rebel Motel; denied knowledge of Eric Stavarvo Galt, John Willard, Jerome Vermon, or Harvey Lowerwey.  
- **Inspector N. E. Zachary**: Memphis Police Department investigator who examined a CB radio transmission hoax involving a blue Pontiac and white Mustang in Raleigh, TN.  
- **William J. Wilson**: Nashville resident who attended the National Automobile Dealers Association conference in Miami Beach, FL; discussed political figures with "Buddy" Jensen.  

Key Locations:  
- **South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of the shooting incident and boarding house where witnesses provided accounts.  
- **Rebel Motel, Memphis, Tennessee**: Room #34 where Leonard B. Day stayed during his April 3–4, 1968, visit.  
- **Raleigh, TN**: Location of the alleged CB radio transmission hoax involving a high-speed chase.  
- **Miami Beach, FL**: Site of the National Automobile Dealers Association conference attended by William J. Wilson.  
- **113 14th St, Atlanta, Georgia**: Rooms searched for items during FBI evidence collection.  

Key Events:  
- **April 4–11, 1968**: FBI investigation into a shooting incident in Memphis, Tennessee, linked to the assassination of Dr. MLK. Witness accounts describe a white male suspect fleeing with a wrapped object.  
- **CB Radio Transmission Hoax (April 4, 1968)**: Alleged high-speed chase involving a blue Pontiac and white Mustang in Raleigh, TN; later deemed unverified by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.  
- **Evidence Collection (October 30–November 7, 1968)**: FBI recovered items from Memphis and Atlanta, including latent fingerprints, clothing, and vehicle-related evidence, which were transferred via American Airlines flights to Memphis for local authorities.  
- **Miami Beach Conference Discussion (May 1969)**: William J. Wilson reported conversations at the National Automobile Dealers Association conference where "Buddy" Jensen made remarks about political figures but not MLK.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into the shooting incident, evidence collection, and case management.  
- **Memphis Police Department**: Investigated the CB radio transmission hoax via Inspector N. E. Zachary.  
- **State Attorney General's Office, Shelby County, Memphis, Tennessee**: Received transferred FBI evidence for local handling.  
- **Aeromarine Supply Company**: Mentioned in context of evidence procurement.

MLK Declassified Files

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