</s>FBI MEMPHIS FBI DALLAS 43APM URGENT 4-15-68 LM3 TO DIRECTOR (44-38861) AND MEMPHIs (44+1937) FROM DALLASS (4444-2469) 1P MIRKIN. RE: SUSPECT ERIC STARVO GALT. ON APRIL FIFTEEN, INSTANT, BOYD K. O'BRIEN, SIX SIX FIVE ZERO SANTA ANITA, DALLA, TEXAS, TELEPHONE EM THREE - THREE ZERO NINE TWO, WITH OFFICE AT FIVE SIX THREE FIVE FIVE YALE BLVD, DALAS, DALE, TELLPHONE EM EIGHT - THREE zero THREE TWO, TELEYPHONICALLY ADVISED SA ROBERT P. GEMBERLING WITH WHO HE IS PERSONALLY ACQUAINTED, THAT EVER SINCE HE SAW THE NAME ERIC STAVO GALT IN THE NEWSPAPERS, HE HAS BEEN TRYING TO RECALL WHERE ERIC STARTO GALIN IN THE NEWSAPERS. HE HAS SEATED IS HIS TRYING BELIEF THAT WHILE HE HE WAS STATIONED IN NAME. THE STATED IS CALCUTTA IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE DURING PERIOD FORTY THREE - FORTYFIVE, HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL BY THIS NAME WHO WAS IN SOME BRANCH OF THE ARMED FORCES. HE STATED HE CANNOT DESCRIBE THE INDIVIDENTIAL AND HESITATED TO MENTION THE FACT THAT THIS NAME "RUNG A BELL", BUT FELT IT WAS HIS DUTY AS A CITIZEN. NR. O.BRIEIN IS KNOWN TO BE A REPUTABLE INDIVILUAL. BUREAU, IF NOT ALREADY DONE, HAVE NAME GALT SEARCHED THROUGH MILITARY RECORDS. END 44-1914-1851 SEARCHED ... INDEXED ... G7J SERIALIZED ... APPI 5 1968 FBI-MEMPHIS FBI - MEMPHIIS 2009 RELEASE UNDERLO. 14170

Summary  
The document contains FBI communications and investigative reports from 1967–1968 detailing inquiries into Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect linked to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Galt, described as a white male approximately 55 years old, was flagged as "armed and dangerous" due to alleged involvement in planning King’s assassination. Investigations focused on verifying his identity through military records (U.S. Air Force service, 1943–1945), insurance claims, hotel registrations (Provincial Motel, New Orleans, December 17, 1967; Bear Valley Lodge, California, under construction until December 15, 1967), and travel patterns. Connections were explored with Charles Stein, who allegedly traveled with Galt in late 1967, and Marie Martin, who reportedly approached an unknown man about transporting Stein to New Orleans. The FBI examined hotel phone records, latent prints, photographic evidence, and long-distance calls. Additional reports referenced a Montgomery Ward television set sold by Mrs. Ronald G.N.C. in November 1967, described as a plastic model with specific features, and discrepancies in color film rolls from trips to Tijuana and New Orleans. A silver key found in a car during an investigation was analyzed by FBI fingerprint expert Carl E. Clatidorn, who noted no latent prints. A package mailed to Galt at 260 Highland Avenue, Chicago, was signed for by P. Cherpes on October 4, 1967.  

Key People  
- Eric Starvo Galt (suspect)  
- Charles Stein (allegedly traveled with Galt; referenced photographic evidence)  
- Marie Martin (cousin of Rita Stein; described TV set, approached unknown man about transporting Stein)  
- Carl E. Clatidorn (FBI fingerprint expert)  
- P. Cherpes (landlord, signed for package to Galt)  
- Mrs. Ronald G.N.C. (sold television set)  
- Robert P. Gemerling (individual contacted by Boyd K. O'Brien)  
- George Murrow (American Insurance Association representative)  
- Bernard L. Hines Jr. (director of "The Index System")  
- Detective R.L. Davis (Atlanta Police Department)  

Key Locations  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (Provincial Motel registration, color film roll from trip)  
- Bear Valley Lodge, California (construction site, Galt’s alleged stay)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (FBI headquarters)  
- Los Angeles, California (dance schools, hotel inquiries)  
- Chicago, Illinois (package mailing address: 260 Highland Avenue)  
- Tijuana, Mexico (trip referenced in color film rolls)  
- Montgomery Ward (TV model referenced)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (police department involvement)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (FBI office reference, Galt’s alleged address)  

Key Events  
- Galt’s registration at Provincial Motel in New Orleans (December 17, 1967) and alleged stay at Bear Valley Lodge, California  
- FBI investigation into Galt’s military service records, insurance claims, and connections to Charles Stein  
- Examination of hotel phone records, latent prints, photographic evidence, and long-distance calls  
- Sale of Montgomery Ward television set by Mrs. Ronald G.N.C. (November 1967)  
- Analysis of silver key found in a car (April 12, 1968) by Carl E. Clatidorn  
- Discrepancies noted in color film rolls from trips to Tijuana and New Orleans  
- Package mailed to Eric Galt at 260 Highland Avenue, Chicago, signed for by P. Cherpes (October 4, 1967)  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Air Force (Galt’s alleged service branch)  
- American Insurance Association  
- The Index System (database checked for records)  
- Montgomery Ward (TV model referenced)  
- Atlanta Police Department  
- Birmingham Police Department

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