</s>FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Date: 4/22/68 Transmit the following in (Type in plantext or code) Via AIRTEL (Priority) TO: SAC, MEMPHIS FROM: SAC_ JACKSON (157-9586) MURKIN Re Jackson telephone call to New Orleans, 4/19/68; New Orleans teletype to Chicago, and Jackson dated 4/ 19/68, and Chicago teletype by Jackson, Memphis and Birmingham, 4/20/68. Investigation of Pascagoula, Miss. is determined GERALD ELMOND HULGRET (HULGERT & #1) of PASCAGOULA, MISS, is determined Pascagoulla in the past and received mail in care of E. M. has resided in RAE, RAE, identified as life-long resident of PescagoulA, bears no similarity of description to subject. HULGTEN presently bang sought by Pascaggoula. PD as suspect in theft of paycheck of B.M. RAE. All available information from Captain F. F.M ., Pascagulla PD, previously obtained and furnished New Orleans. New Orleans continue efforts to identify look- a-like riding with HULTGRET &/19./68/69. IF HULTGREN located by Pascascoula PD, he will be interviewed at Pascagogula. 2 - Memphis 1 - New Orleans SCALA-19/12-Sut-E-6/19 2 - HULGREEN, HULTREN, A.H.D. 1 - Birmingham SERIALIZED 2 - HILGERT JJF/b/th 2 - Jackson APR 2 - 1990 (3) Bryl-15/15/19 RKM Approved: Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of multiple FBI teletypes and investigative reports from April 1968 detailing efforts to track individuals linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key figures include James Earl Ray, identified as a suspect in MLK’s assassination, whose movements were investigated across Arizona, Minnesota, Florida, and California. The FBI sought to verify his identity through fingerprint comparisons, driver’s license records, and witness interviews. Richard Burham Harrell (also known as Jimmy Harrell) was under investigation for potential connections to the case, with efforts to locate him involving checks of marriage records, residences, and prior arrests in Indio, Arizona. Other individuals mentioned include Ernest Sumper Gault (a suspect linked to William and Lula Gault), "Charlie" or "Ray" associated with a fishing boat in Panama City, Florida, and George No Bridg tied to a carnival in Panama City. The documents reference vehicle registrations, travel patterns, and coordination between FBI offices in Memphis, Los Angeles, Tampa, Phoenix, and Minneapolis. A social security number is noted but redacted.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (suspect in MLK’s assassination)  
- Richard Burham Harrell (also known as Jimmy Harrell, under investigation)  
- Ernest Sumper Gault (suspected individual linked to William and Lula Gault)  
- "Charlie" or "Ray" (individual associated with a fishing boat in Panama City, Florida)  
- Mrs. Taylor (provided addresses for James Earl Ray)  
- M.B. Hollis (manager at Insured Driveaways and Auto Transport Company)  
- Otis Hart (linked to a family connection in the case)  
- George No Bridg (carnival operator in Panama City, Florida)  

Key Locations  
- Phoenix, Arizona  
- Minneapolis, Minnesota  
- Panama City, Florida  
- Memphis, Tennessee  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Indio, Arizona  
- Tampa, Florida  
- Charleston, South Carolina  
- Portland, Maine  
- Lake Village, Arkansas  
- Idalou, Texas  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements and identity verification.  
- Review of driver’s license records, "black lists," and vehicle registration details (plates X-781 and X-784).  
- Search for Richard Burham Harrell, including checks of marriage records and residences in California and Arkansas.  
- Tracking of William W. Sexton’s blue Javelin sedan sightings in Portland, Maine.  
- Efforts to locate Ernest Sumper Gault and verify his identity through motor vehicle records and witness accounts.  
- Coordination between FBI offices in Memphis, Los Angeles, Tampa, Phoenix, and Minneapolis.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Insured Driveaways and Auto Transport Company  
- Auto Delivery Division of Dealers Transit, Inc.  
- South Carolina Highway Department  
- U.S. Navy (military service record for William W. Sexton)  
- Local law enforcement agencies (e.g., Pascagoula PD, Little Rock PD, Riverside Sheriff’s Office)

MLK Declassified Files

44-me-1987_hs1-852611265_76-06-part_1_of_3.pdf

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