</s>ME 44-1987 WILL: CJ-5 1 On April 23, 1963, SAIG HOWELL S. LOWE and WILLIAM H. LAWRENCE interviewed an individual identifying himself as JAMES ELMORNE PHILLIPS, JR. who is a resident at 1592 Short Street, Memphis, Tennessee, and who is who resides at LeMoyne College, 307 - 25 Walker Avenue, Memphis. Tennessee. Mr. PHILLIPPS advised that on or about March 30, 1968, he checked into room 315 of the Lorraine Motel, 406 Mulberry, Memphis, and continued to stay there until the late afternoon of Apples, and continues to stay here until the Late afternoon Rev. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR ., President, Southern Christian Leadership in Conference, in Memphis on the morning of April 3, 1968, and recalled that that in King and several of his Southern 1968, the Loraine Motel was the first of its Southern into the Loranne Motel on April 3. 1968, with Dr. King staying in room 306 on the second floor, which was several of Dr. Southern of the room occupied by PHILLIPPIS. PHILLIPS stated that he left the hotel about 5:45 p.m. Thursday, who stated that the hotelabout 5:46 p. m. BALLARD, CHARLES, LAVES, WABB, JOHN BURELLI SMITH, and CHARLES EDWINA HARRIEL, who also had been staying at the motel. PHILIPPS stated he left on foot, walked south on Mulberry at Butler Street, state he left off foot, and walked south onto Mulberry to Walker Homes, bus a city bus, going south on Main Street, catching this bus. almost immediately after arriving on Main Stree. He stated that his rode this bus to South Memphis and walked to 1644 Hammers, apt. 2, he rode this Bus to South Memphis and walked B. He stated he rode his bus at the SMITH residence, someone had him up upon arrival at the smITH residence. Someone Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr ., and then had been shot at approximately 6:01 p.m ., as he stood on the Second floor balcony of the Lorraine Motl. PHILLIPSS stated that at no time during the period in which he stayed at the Loraina Motel did anyone, to his recollection, inquire as to where Dr. K. King was staying as to which room was being occupied by Dr. Dr. KING and was saw no individuals in the area arousing suspicious acts. PHILLIPS stated that He paid no particular attention to the building on South Main Street just west of the lorraine Motel and recalled seeing no one look out any of the windows in 45 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The document contains a compilation of law enforcement records related to the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including witness statements, physical evidence, and background checks on individuals connected to the case. Key elements include witness accounts of vehicles observed near the Lorraine Motel and Jim's Grill in Memphis, descriptions of a white Mustang, white Cadillac, and white Lincoln Continental, and details about individuals such as Lloyd Jowers (owner of Jim's Grill), Barry Tubbs, Steve Cupples, James Walker, Billy Hoard, and Robert Geiger. Physical evidence recovered near the crime scene includes firearms (a Browning .243 Winchester and a Remington "Gamemaster" .30-06), personal belongings (toothpaste, razors, socks, deodorant), maps, newspapers (*Commercial Appeal*), beer cans, tools, and a zipper bag. The FBI emphasized that these documents reflect investigative observations rather than conclusive evidence or recommendations.  

Key People:  
- **Lloyd Jowers** (owner of Jim's Grill)  
- **Barry Tubbs** (sales representative for Taylor Paper Company)  
- **Steve Cupples** (employee of Taylor Paper Company)  
- **James Walker** (assistant buyer at Taylor Paper Company)  
- **Billy Hoard** (Taylor Paper employee)  
- **Robert Geiger** (warehouseman)  
- **Eric Starvo Galt** (linked to a 1965 Ford Mustang and Alabama driver’s license)  
- **Harvey Lowery** (under investigation)  
- **Charlie Hartzell** (manager of Continental Dance Studio)  
- **Frank De Singone** (dance instructor at Continental Dance Studio)  

Key Locations:  
- **Lorraine Motel** (Dr. King's last known location before assassination, April 4, 1968)  
- **Jim's Grill** (nearby establishment where vehicles and individuals were observed)  
- **Continental Dance Studio**, New Orleans (linked to Eric Starvo Galt and Harvey Lowery)  
- **Bridgeport, Connecticut** (location of Remington Arms Company)  
- **Japan** (manufacturing location for Bushnell binoculars and "Tel-Star" luggage)  

Key Events:  
- **Witness observations**: Multiple accounts of vehicles (Mustang, Cadillac, Lincoln Continental) parked near Jim's Grill on April 4, 1968.  
- **Physical evidence recovery**: Firearms, personal items, maps, newspapers, and tools found at the crime scene.  
- **Forensic analysis**: Examination of bullets, cartridge cases, and rifles by the FBI Laboratory; comparison of bullet markings between recovered evidence.  
- **Background checks**: Investigation into Eric Starvo Galt’s Alabama driver’s license (issued in 1967) and his connection to a 1965 Ford Mustang.  
- **Dance studio records**: Review of student rosters at Continental Dance Studio (1964–1965) to determine links to suspects.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI** (conducted investigation, forensic analysis, and compiled witness statements)  
- **Remington Arms Company** (manufacturer of firearms linked to the case; located in Bridgeport, Connecticut)  
- **Bushnell Manufacturing** (producer of binoculars and other items found at the scene)  
- **United Products Corporation** (associated with Japanese-manufactured goods)  
- **Channel Master Corp.** (linked to radio equipment recovered from the crime scene)  

Note: The document includes references to latent fingerprints and forensic comparisons but does not provide conclusive evidence or direct links to culpability. Social security numbers were noted in the text but are redacted for privacy.

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