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Summary  
The documents detail an FBI investigation into the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. The primary suspect identified is James Earl Ray, who was later convicted of murder in 1969. Eric Starvo Galt, also known as "GALT," is linked to the case through evidence suggesting potential involvement in planning or executing the attack. Key forensic items include a 30-06 Remington Model 760 rifle found near the Lorraine Motel and a white Mustang car with Alabama license plates recovered in Atlanta. A laundry code ("W-20R-3") was identified on textiles connected to Galt, pointing to specific marking machines. Witnesses reported sightings of Ray or Galt in Memphis, Birmingham, San Diego, and other locations around the time of the assassination. Legal actions included charges against Galt for conspiracy under Title 18 U.S.C. § 241 and a warrant issued by the Birmingham federal court on April 17, 1968. The investigation spans multiple jurisdictions, reflecting interagency coordination and efforts to track suspects across states. Some documents contain errors or inconsistencies, such as references to "4/66" likely meaning 1968, and mention FBI report headers like FD-36 and FD-38. The case highlights the FBI’s role in a high-profile civil rights-era investigation with unresolved questions about co-conspirators and evidence tampering.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted of MLK’s assassination in 1969; central suspect in the investigation.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** ("GALT"): Linked to the case as a potential accomplice or planner; charged with conspiracy.  
- **Joseph H. Gambler**: FBI agent involved in tracking suspects and coordinating investigations.  
- **Harvey Edward Lohmeyer**: Mentioned in some documents, though context is unclear.  

Key Locations  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Site of the assassination at the Lorraine Motel.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Linked to Galt’s activities; issued a federal warrant for him.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Where the white Mustang car was recovered.  
- **San Diego, California**: Witnesses reported sightings of suspects in this area.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel.  
- **April 17, 1968**: Federal warrant issued for Eric Starvo Galt in Birmingham.  
- **Post-assassination investigation**: FBI collected evidence including a rifle, car, and laundry items tied to suspects.  
- **Legal proceedings**: Galt charged with conspiracy; Ray indicted in 1969.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the primary investigation, coordinated with law enforcement agencies, and documented case details using report headers like FD-36 and FD-38.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in legal proceedings, including the indictment of James Earl Ray.  
- **Interagency coordination**: Requests to press offices and law enforcement for information across jurisdictions.

MLK Declassified Files

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