Cryptonym: LNERGO
Definition:
FBI, used during the late 60s and 70s.
Status:
Documented
Sources:
4/18/68 memo from CIOP/DO Richard Ober: Reporting that "Following information furnished by LNERGO concerning suspected assassin of Martin Luther King...noticeably protruding left ear; reportedly is a lone wolf; allegedly attended dance instruction school; has reportedly completed class in bartending..." Report on James Earl Ray. The wording of the report indicates that it was created by the FBI.
Remarks on FBI WANTED poster for James Earl Ray is an exact match from this memo.
104-10061-10115: LIST OF NAMES RE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION INVESTIGATION
This definition was provided as part of a list provided to HSCA staffers by CIA in response to their requests for cryptonyms and pseudonyms. It can be seen again three pages later.
Contributors:
Carmine Savastano • Bill Simpich