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Summary  
The document details FBI and law enforcement communications regarding the investigation into Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK) assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. Eric Starvo Galt is identified as a primary suspect, linked to the crime through alleged conspiracies to violate MLK’s civil rights. The FBI alleges Galt purchased a 30-06 rifle with a telescopic sight in Birmingham, Alabama, and used a white 1966 Mustang associated with his movements. Galt is described as a "loner" with distinctive physical traits: brown hair, blue eyes, medium build, and a nervous habit of touching his earlobes. The FBI released photographs of Galt, including a composite sketch and a photo with closed eyes, to aid in identification. Additional records include logistical details about tracking suspects like Jeff Addison Willard, who was employed by Trans-Cold Express, and administrative forms related to case files. A separate memorandum from SAC Norfolk (LLI-268) dated January 18, 1968, references an incident reported by Arthur Stewart involving Alfred Barcock’s observation of a man pulling someone’s ear during street repair work near ZEDI's Store on Liberty Street in Berkeley, Norfolk. The document includes administrative codes, file numbers (e.g., FD-340a, File No. 1-43-348), and serialized entries (F-1 through F175).  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** (also known as Harvey Lowyer, John Willard): Suspect linked to MLK’s assassination; charged with conspiring to violate civil rights.  
- **Paul Robeson**: Reported observing two nervous men purchasing a rifle in Virginia Beach, later identified as possibly connected to Galt.  
- **Harold Wilson**: Faculty member at Old Dominion College who discussed MLK and referenced Ayn Rand’s *Atlas Shrugged* in class discussions.  
- **John Willard**: Suspect profiled in FBI records; associated with Trans-Cold Express and linked to Galt through investigative reports.  
- **Arthur Stewart** (1109 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, Virginia): Reporter who relayed the incident involving Alfred Barcock.  
- **Alfred Barcock** (2909 Perkley Avenue, Norfolk): Individual who reported observing a man pulling someone’s ear during street repair work.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of MLK’s assassination; rooming house where the 30-06 rifle was found near the Lorraine Hotel.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Where Galt allegedly purchased the rifle and the Mustang.  
- **Norfolk, Virginia**: Headquarters for some FBI operations and investigative reports; location of ZEDI's Store on Liberty Street where the ear-pulling incident occurred.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Location of the abandoned white Mustang discovered on April 11, 1968.  
- **Berkeley, Norfolk**: Subdivision in Norfolk where the ear-pulling incident was reported.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: MLK assassinated in Memphis; FBI linked Galt to the crime through rifle purchases and travel patterns.  
- **March 30, 1968**: Galt allegedly purchased a 30-06 rifle with telescopic sight from a Birmingham gun dealer.  
- **April 17, 1968**: FBI released photographs of Galt to the public, including a composite sketch and a photo with closed eyes.  
- **April 15–17, 1968**: Law enforcement tracked suspects like Jeff Addison Willard, noting his employment with Trans-Cold Express and interactions at Naval bases.  
- **January 18, 1968**: SAC Norfolk memorandum referencing Arthur Stewart’s report of Alfred Barcock observing a man pulling someone’s ear during street repair work near ZEDI's Store on Liberty Street in Berkeley, Norfolk.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Central to the investigation; issued press releases, coordinated with local agencies, and compiled suspect profiles.  
- **Trans-Cold Express**: Company associated with Jeff Addison Willard’s employment and movements.  
- **Naval Supply Center (NSC)**: Site where a truck and rifle were monitored by Norfolk Naval Base Police.  
- **"Objective" Club**: Mentioned in academic discussions linked to Ayn Rand’s philosophy, potentially connected to Galt’s alleged associations.

MLK Declassified Files

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