Interview of Berwick, Louisiana man re meeting near Meeker, Colorado
Interviewed 18 January 1973
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 30 pp. 384–385 (DB Cooper-11058–11059), FD-302 interview, interviewed 18 Jan 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-30%3A384-385
FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date 1/13/73
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[REDACTED], Berwick, Louisiana, was contacted at his place of business, where he related as follows:
[REDACTED] advised that on January 17, 1973 he had met with [REDACTED] at a [REDACTED] near Meeker, Colo- rado, [REDACTED] the purpose of the meeting to further discuss with [REDACTED]
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[REDACTED] advised that in his contacts with [REDACTED] he apparently has gained [REDACTED] confidence. [REDACTED] advised that through his conversations with [REDACTED] is aware that [REDACTED] has numerous contacts with political figures in Washington, D.C., especially with the Federal aviation administration.
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[REDACTED] stated that during his conversation with [REDACTED] on January 17, 1973, [REDACTED] asked him to ascertain if he [REDACTED] in the "hijacking of a airplane over Washington or Oregon approximately one year ago, where $200,000 was received in twenty dollar bills under threat to blow up the plane." [REDACTED] advised that when he queried [REDACTED] as to why he wanted this information, [REDACTED] was reluctant to reply, and just repeated his request.
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[REDACTED] advised that he asked [REDACTED] how a hijacker could escape from such a plane, [REDACTED] stated that he would have the pilot slow to almost "stall" speed, and exit would be made through the rear exit of the airplane. [REDACTED] also commented that he had received previous training as a paratrooper during World War II.
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[REDACTED] advised that [REDACTED] also commented that the money received in the hijacking was in twenty dollar bills, and that the bills were consecutive.
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On 1/18/73 at Berwick, Louisiana File # NO: 164-136[REDACTED] [REDACTED] FILED [REDACTED] by [REDACTED] LA [REDACTED] devo Date dic[tated] [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-11058
NO 164-136 2
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[REDACTED] advised that he informed [REDACTED] that he would attempt to comply with his request. [REDACTED] stated that [REDACTED] appeared very concerned that he was a suspect in the hijacking but would not indicate during the conversation why he felt that he was suspect in the hijacking.
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[REDACTED] advised that when he left [REDACTED] indicated that he was going to Grand Junction, Colorado, and [REDACTED] advised him that he would attempt to find out if he was suspect in the hijacking and advise him.
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DB Cooper-11059
Serials: NO 164-136