Honolulu inserts re interviews of Charles Allen Whitaker and witnesses (HN 164-85)

HN 164-85 TFB/ctm 1

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The following investigation was conducted at Honolulu on January 10, 1972:

CHARLES ALLEN WHITAKER was contacted at his residence [REDACTED] Hawaii by b6 SA CHARLES J. MELONE and SA THEODORE F. BRUHL. WHITAKER b7C advised after telephonically checking work schedule records maintained by his office that he was off duty from 12:00 midnight the evening of November 23, 1971 to 4:00 p.m., November 26, 1971. WHITAKER advised that he is employed as a computer programmer at Headquarters, Army Pacific Computer Center, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

WHITAKER's [REDACTED] who was available b6 during the interview entered the discussion and after b7C conferring with [REDACTED] recalled that on the night before Thanksgiving they had entertained the following persons at their home during the early evening hours of November 24, 1971:

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[REDACTED] is the [REDACTED] and b6 employed at [REDACTED] located near the [REDACTED] b7C [REDACTED]

[REDACTED]

[REDACTED] is described as [REDACTED]

A third person present that evening was [REDACTED] who was boarding in his home at the time and employed

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Sub. 263 164-81-1909 [STAMP] SEARCHED _____ [illegible] ___ SERIALIZED [illegible] JAN 0 3 1972 FBI — SEATTLE DB COOPER-47195

HN 164-85 TFB/ctm 2

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at the [REDACTED] has since returned b6 to the mainland and her forwarding address is in care of b7C [REDACTED] San Diego, California.

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WHITAKER said he could not recall any other specific activity on his part on November 24, 1971. WHITAKER advised that he has lived in Hawaii for about seven years and last visited on the mainland in May of 1970. He said that prior to coming to Hawaii he had belonged to a sky diving club in the San Diego, California area, however, he has not continued this activity in Hawaii. WHITAKER volunteered a photograph of himself and made available approximately seven candid-type pictures from which a choice was made. Copies of this photograph will be maintained by Honolulu.

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The following description was obtained at the time of interview:

Name: CHARLES ALLEN WHITAKER also known as Chuck Date of Birth: July 25, 1936 Height: 5'8" Weight: 140 pounds Build: Thin Complexion: Fair Eyes: Blue Hair: Light brown - balding over temples Distinguishing Characteristics: Protruding ears Residence: [REDACTED] b6 b7C Employment: Computer programmer - Army Pacific Computer Center, Fort Shafter Marital Status: Married Wife: THERESA Two children, ages 3 and 11 months

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DB COOPER-47196

HN 164-85 TFB/ctm 3

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[REDACTED] advised SA MELONE and SA BRUHL she could specifically recall the evening of November 24, 1971 because of the visit [REDACTED] plus the fact that she was busy during the early part of the visit in preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. She said that she knew this visit occurred during the early evening hours because [REDACTED] were still up when her guests arrived.

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[REDACTED] was contacted at [REDACTED]

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She advised that she [REDACTED] and after a few moments' recollection could recall being present [REDACTED] home during the early evening hours. She recalled that they were there long enough to have several drinks and that [REDACTED] was busy much of the time preparing a Thanksgiving turkey. She confirmed WHITAKER's presence at his home that evening.

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[REDACTED] advised SA BRUHL he had visited the home of [REDACTED] the evening of November 24, 1971.

[REDACTED] could not recall the exact address of [REDACTED] residence but that he knew the location of the house and has visited on several occasions.

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[REDACTED] said that prior to the interview he had been in touch with [REDACTED] and had given the matter serious thought and is sure that he visited WHITAKER on the night in question and that he was present at his home that evening. [REDACTED] said this visit occurred during the early evening hours and he could recall seeing the [REDACTED]

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DB COOPER-47197

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