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Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on Eric Starvo Galt, a suspect linked to conspiracy and potential involvement in the crime. Key elements include:  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** was identified as a fugitive charged with conspiring to violate Dr. King’s civil rights, including threats to his life. The FBI alleges he purchased a 30.06 rifle with a telescopic sight in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 30, 1968, which was later found near the scene of the assassination in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- **Robert Benjamin Bracken** (also known as Bob Bracken) is connected to Galt through his wife’s testimony and fingerprint records. Bracken had a history of mental illness and was associated with Wayne Ryan, another individual with mental health issues.  
- The FBI sought information on Galt’s movements, including trips to Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Los Angeles, and noted his ownership of a 1966 white Mustang with Alabama license plates.  
- A press release from Attorney General Ramsey Clark (April 17, 1968) confirmed the FBI’s federal charge against Galt for conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King. The FBI also released photographs of Galt, including composite images and a photo with closed eyes taken in March 1968.  
- **Witness accounts** from El Cajon, California, described Galt as a "loner" with rural speech patterns, blue eyes, brown hair, and a nervous habit of pulling at his earlobe. The FBI warned that Galt was armed and dangerous.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Suspect in conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King; used aliases including John Willard and Harvey Lowmow.  
- **Robert Benjamin Bracken**: Linked to Galt through fingerprint records and wife’s testimony; history of mental illness.  
- **Wayne Ryan**: Associated with Bracken, also had a history of mental health issues.  
- **Ramsey Clark**: U.S. Attorney General who announced the FBI’s charge against Galt.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Site of rifle purchase linked to the assassination.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Location of Dr. King’s assassination and where the rifle was found.  
- **El Cajon, California**: Where witnesses provided descriptions of Galt.  
- **Los Angeles, New Orleans, Atlanta**: Locations mentioned in Galt’s travel history.  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into the assassination of Dr. King, focusing on Galt’s conspiracy and weapon procurement.  
- Press release (April 17, 1968) announcing federal charges against Galt.  
- Fingerprint and photographic evidence used to identify and track Galt.  
- Testimonies from witnesses in El Cajon describing Galt’s appearance and behavior.  

Organizations:  
- **FBI**: Conducted the investigation, filed conspiracy charges, and released photographs of Galt.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Issued the press release confirming Galt’s fugitive status.

MLK Declassified Files

44-sd-387_767050_02-02-part_2_of_3.pdf

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