</s>F3-248 (REV. 4:15-60) of Justire OM. OMAHIA OM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE FBI CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER CALIFORNIA TOOL: CHASE CASH # OM OR ADDRED TO THE FILE DO TRUST DESTROY-3 FENDING INFORMATION: 2 Sid. Vol. JREAU 56061157 Sid: Sidl: IF CALIRA-HOTTER OH RE/DOOR/2022 2557 Bureau File Number 44-39961 D Not Destrey Sedulle: Bureau file Number See also No. Completed 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The text comprises FBI investigative reports from April 1968 detailing an ongoing effort to locate Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect linked to criminal activity and potentially connected to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The documents reference multiple locations across Iowa, Memphis, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and other U.S. cities. Key methods included checking bank accounts, phone directories, credit bureaus, vehicle registrations, and tracing a 1966 Ford Mustang associated with Galt. A red Mustang was noted near Memphis, and the suspect was described as having sandy brown hair styled like Clark Gable’s 1930s look. The FBI marked Galt as "ARMED AND DANGEROUS" and distributed photographs for public identification. While not explicitly confirmed, a reference to FBI case number 4059 suggests potential ties to the MLK assassination investigation, though this connection remains unverified in the provided text. The documents reflect Cold War-era investigative practices, including teletyped reports, coded entries, and inter-agency collaboration.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** (aliases: Harvey Lowery, John Willard, James Wilson, James Buren Wilson)  
- **James Buren Wilson** (reported as a resident of Dubuque, Iowa; described as 30s, 5'10", 160–174 lbs)  
- **James Norrid, Harron, and James O’Connor** (potential aliases or connections to Galt)  

Key Locations  
- **Iowa**: Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Mason City, Charles City, Cerro Gordo County  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**  
- **Missouri**, Oklahoma, Illinois, Rockford  
- **Miami, Birmingham** (mentioned in broader investigation scope)  

Key Events  
- FBI conducted record checks with police departments and sheriff’s offices across multiple states.  
- Credit bureaus, voter registrations, and phone directories were searched for Galt/aliases.  
- A 1966 photograph of Galt was distributed to media outlets via a press release (April 19, 1968).  
- Automobile registration, travel logs, and accommodations were analyzed.  
- Fingerprints and latent prints were examined in the Memphis case.  
- References to FBI case number 4059 (possibly linked to MLK’s assassination) noted but not confirmed.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency conducting investigations, utilizing teletyped reports, coded entries, and inter-agency collaboration.  
- **Local police departments** (e.g., Mason City, Charles City, Cerro Gordo County): Involved in record checks and suspect searches.  
- **Credit bureaus**, **phone directories**, and **voter registration databases**: Used for investigative data collection.  

Additional Notes:  
- The text includes garbled or unclear sections (e.g., "P.I .. T.O. APIL. 19. 1968"), suggesting possible encoding errors or typographical issues.  
- No social security numbers or 9-digit identifiers were included in the summary.  
- The investigation spanned 1965–1968, with key activity in late 1967 and early 1968.

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