</s>FD-204 (Rev. 3-3-59) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Copy toi: 1 - U.S. Attorney, Topeka, Kansas Report of: SA WEETER S. POND Office: Kansas City Date: February 10, 1969 Office:Kansas City Field Office File #: 87-212065 Bureau File #1: 87-95561 Title: FRED ALEXANDER MICHAELSON Character: INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN PROPERTY Subject was fingerprinted 11/14/68 by USM Topeka , KS ,, Synopsis: Subject was fingerprints printed 11/1/64/68 By USM TOPeka, KS , , as FREDERICK ALEXander MICHELSON, He appeared with court appointed counsel on 1/31/69 in USDC, Kansas City, KS, In connection with his plea of guilty in the same court on 12/16/69 to counts 1, 2, and 3/9 of Shof attorney General. A period of 6 years on each count Attorney General. On period of six years on account with each to run concurrent for a total of 6 Years for violation Title 18, Section 2314, USC. DETAILS AT KANSAS CITY, KANSANSAS On January 24, 1969, Mr. BOB G. LISENBER, Deputy U. S. Marshall, Topoka, Kansas, advised that on November 14, 1968, subject to fingerprinting as FREDERNICK ALEXANDER 14, 1966, subject was fingerprinting Kansas as a number 0160-3471. Subject was scheduled for sentencing in U.S ., District Court, Kansas City, Kansas on or about January 31, 1969. On February 6, 1969 Mr. THOMAS E. JOYCE, Assistant United States Attorney, Kansas CITY, Kansas furnished the following information: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is licensed to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. U.B.S GOVERNMENT PAINTING OFFICE: 1967-0-279-874-4 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents include two distinct investigative reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The first report details the case of Fred Alexander Michaelson, fingerprinted in 1968 for interstate transportation of stolen property, with a guilty plea and sentencing in 1969. The second report focuses on James Earl Ray and an anonymous accusation against Raymond Polacco regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., noting that Polacco denied involvement and suggested the letter was written by Griffin’s wife to retaliate for a divorce dispute. The FBI investigation concluded no evidence linked Polacco to the assassination, with details about his background, employment, and vehicle observed during the inquiry.  

Key People  
- **Raymond Polacco**: Denied involvement in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, claimed the anonymous accusation was motivated by personal grievances related to a divorce dispute.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Identified as the subject of the investigation into MLK’s assassination; referenced in connection with an anonymous letter alleging his participation.  
- **John Griffin**: Brother-in-law of Polacco’s girlfriend, Debbie Blackman, whose divorce attempts allegedly inspired the anonymous accusation against Polacco.  
- **Debbie Blackman**: Girlfriend of Raymond Polacco, involved in a contentious relationship with John Griffin.  

Key Locations  
- **Phoenix City, Alabama**  
- **Columbus, Georgia** (Polacco’s residence)  
- **Topeka, Kansas** (legal proceedings for Fred Alexander Michaelson)  
- **Kansas City, Kansas** (court appearances and sentencing)  

Key Events  
- **January 1969**: Raymond Polacco denied knowledge of Dr. King’s assassination, stating he learned about it through media.  
- **March 7, 1969**: Anonymous letter accused Polacco of being a key figure in the assassination conspiracy; Polacco claimed it was written by John Griffin’s wife to retaliate for divorce issues.  
- **July 1969**: FBI investigation concluded no evidence linked Polacco to the assassination, with details about his background and activities provided.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into both Fred Alexander Michaelson’s case and Raymond Polacco’s alleged involvement in Dr. King’s assassination.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Issued legal documents related to the cases, including sentencing details for Michaelson.  
- **Local law enforcement agencies** (e.g., Phoenix City Police Department, Russell County Sheriff’s Office): Provided records and information during the FBI investigation.

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