</s>Woman: Now, just a moment. Bill: I participated in it, yes, unwillingly. Woman: And you feel guilty about it don't you. Bill: You're god damn right I do. Woman: All right. One, you still eat meat? Bill: Yes. Woman: Well. Bill: Look, I can't (inaudible) Woman: All right, this is what I'm saying. You start Reading some of the books and you'll find. You'll read them over and over and you can, through meditation devote yourself to a certain type of reality, ah, but still remain very much in this level. A human being lives at many many levels and you know that and it's a frustration to you because you don't know the levels at which you're living. Bill: That's beautiful. But, you talk about frustration. (inauditable) Woman: All right ,, you did what you had to do. Sweetheart, would you just plain listen. You did what You were told and had to do .. Bill: In front of 20 million people. Woman: All right .. Bill: I feel like (inaudiible) 11 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains a telephone conversation between Paul Bernard Marler and an unidentified individual (UF), where Marler claims James Earl Ray did not assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Instead, he asserts that LEO DENHAM fired the shot, while Ray was a "punk" who lacked the courage to commit the act. Marler also mentions purchasing a gun from a "Woods boy," which he alleges was used in the assassination. He claims multiple guns were bought on the day of the incident, suggesting the investigation may have overlooked other weapons. The conversation includes references to Marler’s interactions with law enforcement in Alabama, including calls to officials in Mobile, Atlanta, Memphis, and Tennessee.  

Marler later interacts with Aniston Police Department officers (Rick Fowler, Ralph Turner, Jerry Carroll) during an interview on June 15, 1979, where he recounts a prior altercation involving his brother at a VFW Club. He describes being assaulted by police officers and claims they killed his father during an incident in a drunk tank. The FBI notes Marler’s mental instability, alcoholism, and history of drug use, leading to the decision not to interview him further due to his incompetence.  

Key People  
- **Paul Bernard Marler**: Claims Ray did not kill MLK; asserts LEO DENHAM fired the shot.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Alleged assassin of MLK, but denied by Marler.  
- **LEO DENHAM**: Identified as the shooter in Marler’s account.  
- **Ralph Turner**, **Jerry Carroll**, **Rick Fowler**: Aniston Police Department officers involved in Marler’s case.  
- **Woods boy**: Alleged seller of the gun used in the assassination.  

Key Locations  
- **Aniston, Alabama** (Marler’s residence and police interaction).  
- **Bessemer, Alabama** (mentioned as a location for information exchange).  
- **Tennessee** (reference to Warden DAVIS).  
- **Memphis**, **Atlanta**, **Mobile**: Cities where Marler contacted officials.  

Key Events  
- **Phone conversation with UF** (July 1982): Marler claims Ray did not kill MLK and implicates DENHAM.  
- **Interview with Aniston Police Department** (June 15, 1979): Marler recounts a prior altercation involving his brother and police officers.  
- **FBI administrative note** (July 23, 1982): Decision not to interview Marler due to mental incompetence and alcoholism.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into MLK’s assassination and Marler’s claims.  
- **Aniston Police Department**: Involved in Marler’s case, including the 1979 interview.  
- **Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office**: Provided a taped conversation between Marler and UF.

MLK Declassified Files

44-wfo-703_742153_10-04-part_4_of_4.pdf

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