</s>2 SL 44-775 NISSEN described the individual accosting him as a white male, age 30-35, 51/10" to 105-170 pounds, blonde hair, cut medium short, and slightly 165-170 pound, blonde was ex- tremELY short, or slightly messy, was stationed. NISSAN went on to state the more the thought about this incident went to the state he became and left the vicinity of Atlanta shortly thereafter and obtained other employment. The only incident went on and became he left the suspicion The only other incident which served to arouse his suspicion in which the individual calling declined to reveal his identity. NISSIN stated that he considered relating above facts to his parole in which he would be considered relating to his identity, NISSN stated the incident relating to the arrest of his parole trust his parole officer too much and he was afraid his parole might be revoked automatically. He also considered contacting the FBI parole officer to felt uncomfortable and worried his parole Atlanta area in the view of the information he had furnished. An AC- the FBI NISSEN felt uncomfortablely and worried in the Atlanta area of the investigation had furnished him as an connection with the bounty on MANYATT LUTHER in that area. state it was his understanding that the Deputy United States started it was the investigation that he went to work -out the time Marshall, name unknown to him, who went to wor ... "out the was state it as reported to the Ku Klux Klan." posed to be reporter of the Ku Klux Klan. With reference to information furnished him by L.L.OY NC MENAMAN while at Leavenworth Pentitentiary, NISSAN stated that in one conversation, MC MENAMANTY told him that if, after his arrival at Atlanta, he could find out MARTIN LUTIER (M.V.S.) travel route and itinerary, he Could earn $100,000 for himself. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into multiple criminal activities in 1968, including an alleged $100,000 reward offered by the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (WKKK) for the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Donald James Nissen, a parole violator, provided information to the FBI about this plot while incarcerated at Leavenworth Penitentiary. Nissen claimed he met Leroy McManaman, who allegedly arranged contact with Mrs. Sybil Eure in Jackson, Mississippi, to facilitate the assassination. The FBI also investigated bank robberies in Alton, Illinois, involving Harold Covington, Delmar Grindstaff, and John McClintock, with connections to stolen vehicles and informants. Additional records include parole violations, criminal histories, and FBI coordination across regional offices. A separate interview with Mrs. Sybil Eure of Jackson, Mississippi, addressed allegations of a $100 million reward for MLK’s assassination by the WIKIKONA (likely a misspelling of KKK), which she denied. The FBI referenced ongoing investigations into Nissen’s fugitive status and efforts to locate other suspects, including Willie Lee, John McClintock, Harold Covington, and James Earl Ray. Telegrams detail FBI communications about suspects, parole violations, and inquiries into Ray’s movements during 1967–1968.  

Key People  
- Donald James Nissen (parole violator, informant)  
- Leroy Basil McManaman (inmate at Leavenworth Penitentiary, alleged KKK associate)  
- Sybil Eure (Jackson, Mississippi, linked to McManaman and potential KKK activities)  
- Harold Covington, Delmar Grindstaff, John McClintock (bank robbery suspects)  
- James Earl Ray (subject of FBI inquiries regarding his absence from Alton during 1967 bank robbery)  
- Willie Lee (fled state, suspected in burglary)  
- Robert L. Stanton (suspected in bank robbery and car theft)  

Key Locations  
- Leavenworth Penitentiary (Kansas)  
- Jackson, Mississippi  
- Alton, Illinois  
- St. Louis, Chicago, Memphis (FBI offices)  
- Springfield, Illinois (FBI SAC office)  
- Kansas City, Missouri  
- London, United Kingdom  
- Mexico City, Mexico  
- Toronto, Canada  

Key Events  
- Alleged $100,000 reward for killing Martin Luther King Jr., offered by WKKK.  
- Nissen’s parole violation and FBI interviews regarding KKK plot.  
- Bank robbery investigation in Alton, Illinois, involving stolen vehicles and informants.  
- McManaman’s criminal history, including theft and connections to KKK activities.  
- FBI coordination across regional offices to track suspects and verify information.  
- Interview with Mrs. Sybil Eure denying knowledge of assassination plot.  
- FBI inquiries into James Earl Ray’s absence from Alton during 1967 bank robbery.  
- Requests for human interest data related to MLK’s assassination by September 30, 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (WKKK)  
- U.S. Marshals Service (mentioned in context of deputy marshal appointments)  
- Local law enforcement agencies (e.g., Alton PD, Memphis police)  
- National Institute of Dry Cleaners (referenced in unrelated administrative records)

MLK Declassified Files

44-sl-775_742351_06-03-part_3_of_6.pdf

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