Interview of inmate at Dick Conner Correctional Center re finding a man in a tree

FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95)

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 12/11/2003

Inmate [REDACTED] was interviewed at the R.B. Dick Conner Correctional Center, Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC), Hominy, Oklahoma. Also present during the interview was ODOC [REDACTED] After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview, [REDACTED] provided the following information:

[REDACTED] (deceased) and [REDACTED] year old son [REDACTED] refused to provide a name) were traveling via foot through Washington State enroute to Canada when they found a man hanging in a tree and money scattered everywhere. The man had been in the tree only a short time. [REDACTED] cut the man down. The man had multiple broken bones and cuts, and his clothes were shredded. [REDACTED] advised the clothing consisted of a dark colored suit and a down vest. [REDACTED] refused to provide the color of the man's parachute, but stated it had a hole in it and it had opened. [REDACTED] stated at no time did his son see the man and/or the money.

[REDACTED] stated the last town he remembers prior to entering the woods was Toppenish, Washington. [REDACTED] was heading to Canada as [REDACTED] advised they traveled with minimal supplies. [REDACTED] said the event occurred in the late 1960's or early 1970's, and that the weather was cold and rainy. [REDACTED] made a promise to the man (who he later determined was D.B. COOPER although the man never told [REDACTED] his name) that he would never tell anyone about him (COOPER) or where the money was.

[REDACTED] stated after [REDACTED] [REDACTED] would not answer any questions about tattoos or distinguishing marks on COOPER's body. [REDACTED] with COOPER was [REDACTED] [REDACTED] described the [REDACTED] with a [REDACTED] on the end was also located. [REDACTED] further [REDACTED] identification cards in names other than COOPER's. stated [REDACTED] COOPER [REDACTED] [REDACTED] COOPER [REDACTED] [REDACTED] COOPER gave [REDACTED] very specific instructions on how to bury him.

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Investigation on 12/04/2003 at Hominy, Oklahoma

File # SE 164A-81 - [REDACTED]

by SA [REDACTED] mr

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DB Cooper-21786

FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95)

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Before he died, COOPER instructed [REDACTED] to send [REDACTED] and a note to three friends in Alaska who were waiting for him. [REDACTED] stated these men did not know what COOPER did, and that they did not have any part in the hijacking. The note advised of a change in plans, and that COOPER would not see them for a while. The three men were draft dodgers who had fled first to Canada and then on to Alaska. COOPER was to meet the men and settle in Canada. [REDACTED] could not recall the mens' names.

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[REDACTED] stated COOPER also told him about his Army career. COOPER did not like Viet Nam, and told [REDACTED] a story about a lieutenant in a "barracks bag" and that he "blew him away." The body was then dumped outside the unit's perimeter. [REDACTED] stated COOPER was not a [REDACTED] but that COOPER was taking something he (COOPER) thought was rightfully his after the way he was treated upon returning from Viet Nam.

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[REDACTED] stated [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] [REDACTED] as instructed by COOPER. The [REDACTED] The [REDACTED] area where lightning had struck. There were [REDACTED] in the area, and [REDACTED] was [REDACTED]

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[REDACTED] stated [REDACTED] was [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] The money was old, and was in $20, $50, and $100 denominations. [REDACTED] the money is a [REDACTED] telling what happened. [REDACTED] stated the note was "written by somebody." The [REDACTED] which comprised the money sent to Alaska, are also in the [REDACTED] The names on the [REDACTED] identification cards are also in the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] advised the [REDACTED] is also [REDACTED] the money. [REDACTED] stated he was told about the money [REDACTED] [REDACTED] advised he did not see anyone while traveling from Washington to Canada. [REDACTED] stated the individual who [REDACTED] with the last time being [REDACTED] years ago, and there is a [REDACTED] [REDACTED] hanging on it above the location where the [REDACTED] stated COOPER did not want anyone to get the money. The money is [REDACTED] miles from COOPER's body. [REDACTED] stated the guy who [REDACTED] has personal problems, family problems with kids, and the money will elevate these problems. This individual is a survivalist.

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DB Cooper-21787

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FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95)

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[REDACTED] stated [REDACTED] and that if he [REDACTED] could be found, he would tell the whole story.

[REDACTED] then discussed another matter with the interviewing Agent which involved his current incarceration and possible public corruption.

Upon leaving the interview, [REDACTED] stated [REDACTED]

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The following was obtained through interview and observation:

Name [REDACTED] Race White Sex Male Date of Birth [REDACTED] Social Security Account Number [REDACTED]

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DB Cooper-21788