</s>DIRECTOR, FHI (44-38861) 4/17/68 ATTN: FHI LABORATORY SAC, ATLANTA (44)-3389) (P) KURKIN ERIC STARVY GALF in Atlanta, at 14th Street, N.E ., residence of ERIC STARY GALP in Atlanta. ate available the following items, which are being submitted under separate cover to the FHI Lab for any examination determined desirable. It is requested results be furnished at Atlanta and Memphis. 1) Three paper-coated wire coat hangers. 2) One wire coat langer with cardboard roller. 3) Two cardboard inserts for coat hangers. 4) One shoe shine cloth. 5) One pair of white socks with blue and red diamonds. Bureauan Package 1) 2) Meghnis (4-44-1887) Atlanta CBH:1.ice (7) 4/19/17-Sulf-H-60 SALAHOLD. INDEXLD. SCRALIZED. ... FILLED. APR 1 3 1968 FBI - M.E.M.EPHIS 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI laboratory examinations of physical evidence related to the assassination investigation of Martin Luther King Jr., including clothing items (shirt Q76, necktie Q77, suit coat Q78, socks, undershorts, shoes) showing signs of gunshot trauma, tearing, and lead contamination. Firearms analyzed include a Browning .243 Winchester rifle (serial 474425), Remington 30-06 Springfield rifles, and cartridge cases. A zippered bag recovered from Memphis contained personal items, ammunition, binoculars, maps, beer cans, and other materials. Latent fingerprints on letters were compared to known individuals, including Dale L. Dykema, with no matches found. The FBI Laboratory also examined a bedspread (Q13) for fibers and markings. Forensic analysis of toolmarks and rifling patterns was conducted to link firearms to potential sources. Evidence was collected by Memphis police inspectors and submitted to the FBI for examination.  

Key People  
- Eric S. Galt: Connected to Atlanta residence with items submitted for examination.  
- Dale L. Dykema: Recipient of a white envelope addressed to him; fingerprint comparison referenced.  
- John Edgar Hoover: FBI Director, referenced in document headers and administrative records.  
- Bessie Ruth Brewer: Fingerprint card mentioned in analysis.  
- Inspector N. E. Zachary: Memphis Police Department inspector involved in evidence recovery.  
- SA Robert Fitzpatrick: FBI Memphis Office agent handling evidence submission.  
- Dessie Ruth Brewer: Fingerprint card referenced in typewriter and document comparisons.  

Key Locations  
- Atlanta, Georgia: Residence of Eric S. Galt; location of items submitted for examination.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of evidence recovery and FBI lab analysis.  
- Whitewave, Alabama: Purchaser of "Gillette" travel kit.  
- St. Louis, Missouri: Location tied to Graham Paper Company's "Homestead" brand registration.  
- 424 South Main Street: Recovery location for firearms and ammunition.  
- Los Angeles, Chicago, Newark, Birmingham, Brooklyn, New York: Locations associated with specimens and administrative records.  

Key Events  
- Examination of MLK’s clothing for gunshot damage, lead contamination, and bullet impact.  
- Forensic analysis of firearms toolmarks, rifling patterns, and cartridge comparisons to determine weapon-source links.  
- Recovery of a zippered bag containing personal items, ammunition, and other evidence from Memphis.  
- Latent fingerprint comparison on letters to known individuals (e.g., Dale L. Dykema).  
- FBI laboratory examination of batteries, soap bars, typewritten letters, and financial documents for trace evidence.  
- Typewriter impression and handwriting analysis to determine potential sources of specimens.  
- Submission of evidence to the FBI Laboratory under Executive Order 14176 for administrative handling.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Including its Laboratory Division, Identification Division, and Field Offices in Atlanta, Memphis, and Miami.  
- Remington Arms Company: Manufacturer of cartridges referenced in evidence.  
- Bushnell: Binocular manufacturer mentioned in recovered items.  
- Graham Paper Company: Brand registration for "Homestead" bags tied to St. Louis, Missouri.  
- Superior Bulk Film Co.: Chicago-based company associated with specimens from Los Angeles and Newark.

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