</s>MM 44-1854 WILLIAM SOMERSETT (former MM 607-R) advised on April 29, 1968, he has not been in contact with LINDER for several months. He said he has had contact with some mutual acquaintances. He had had heard of nothing to satisfaction. He has not yet been able to communicate with others of KING'S death. He knew nothing of LINDER'S or present interests or activities. SOMERSETTS could not recall details of information previously furnished concerning recall of GILBERT. He Said he was sure he previously discussed the time he was unable to available to him concerning this individual and all information available to him further information at this time. He was unable unable to furnish Both individuals mentioned above advised they would remain alert for possible information indicating LINDER'S connection with this matter. C* - COVER PAGE - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text contains a mix of fictionalized or incomplete FBI investigative reports from 1968 related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and unrelated airline operational records. The FBI portion details efforts to trace James Earl Ray’s movements, vehicle history, and potential associates, including interviews with Paul LAIL, searches for Eric Starvo Galt, analysis of laundry machine markings, and review of passenger records from Miami ports. These documents reflect the FBI’s limited success in 1968 due to destroyed records, uncooperative witnesses, and fragmented evidence. The airline section includes flight details, passenger lists, crew information, ticket data, and travel itineraries for Eastern Airlines and other carriers between 1968, with some entries containing typos or unclear references.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of MLK; investigated for vehicle purchase in 1954 and potential hiding places.  
- **Paul LAIL**: Former prison inmate interviewed by FBI; claimed Ray might hide in cities like Houston but expressed uncertainty about his whereabouts.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspect linked to MLK’s assassination; FBI searched for him in Miami and New Orleans without conclusive results.  
- **Luke Sellars**: Proprietor of Amacker Motors (Miami, FL); stated he destroyed business records in 1964 and could not confirm Ray’s vehicle purchase.  
- **Rev. C.C. Bovee**, *Mr. O. Gonzalez*, *Mrs. J. Whisby*: Passengers listed in airline records.  
- **T.R. Crane**, *W.H. Pate*, *Diane Sarah Tremblay*, *Jill Hensler*: Crew members associated with flights.  

Key Locations  
- **Miami, Florida**: Central to FBI investigations (vehicle purchase, passenger records review).  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination.  
- **Houston, Texas**: Mentioned as a potential hiding place for James Earl Ray.  
- **Syracuse, New York**: Location of Textile Marking Machine Company (laundry machine analysis).  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**, *New York*, *Montreal*, *Toronto*, *Mexico City*: Airline destinations and travel routes.  

Key Events  
- **Vehicle Purchase Investigation**: FBI sought to confirm James Earl Ray’s 1954 car purchase from Amacker Motors in Miami, but records were destroyed.  
- **Paul LAIL Interview**: LAIL provided vague details about Ray’s potential whereabouts and expressed no remorse for MLK’s assassination.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt Search**: FBI investigated dance studios and contacts in Miami and New Orleans without locating him.  
- **Laundry Machine Analysis**: FBI compared markings from Textile Marking Machine Company with questioned evidence, finding no matches.  
- **Passenger Records Review**: Customs provided vessel lists for Miami ports (April 1968), but no matches were found for suspect names.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations into James Earl Ray and related suspects in 1968.  
- **Eastern Airlines (EAL)**: Provided flight details, passenger lists, and ticket information for April 1968.  
- **Delta Airlines**, *Alitalia*, *Air Canada*, *Central African Airways*: Other airlines referenced in travel itineraries.  
- **Textile Marking Machine Company**: Syracuse, NY-based company whose laundry machine markings were analyzed by the FBI.  

Note: The text includes a disclaimer stating that the FBI-related content is fictionalized or incomplete and should not be taken as verified historical documentation. The airline records section contains operational data unrelated to MLK’s assassination investigation.

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