Part 9, page 170

Document date 12 January 1978

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 9 p. 170 (DB Cooper-872), Airtel, dated 12 Jan 1978 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-09/pages/170

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SF 164-220 FJC/cad

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name of [REDACTED b6/b7c] because of his [REDACTED b6/b7c] and because of the fact he had used [REDACTED b6/b7c] and might get into trouble. He became very evasive about his activities [REDACTED b6/b7c] stating he was en route to Los Angeles to meet a [REDACTED b6/b7c] one (FNU) [REDACTED b6/b7c] (phonetic) an [REDACTED b6/b7c] residing on [REDACTED b6/b7c] [REDACTED b6/b7c] California. He eventually stated [REDACTED b6/b7c] [REDACTED b6/b7c] meet him. After much hesitation he finally advised that he resides [REDACTED b6/b7c] [REDACTED b6/b7c] California [REDACTED b6/b7c] and had telephone number [REDACTED b6/b7c] He stated, however, that he was moving soon and was cutting off the phone. He stated he intended to return [REDACTED b6/b7c] He volunteered that he did not know how to fly a plane and denied any knowledge of parachutes or military training. He is [REDACTED b6/b7c] [REDACTED b6/b7c] [handwritten correction: at one] He'd been [REDACTED b6/b7c] During interrogation he at one point stated he was becoming irritated at the Agent's questioning but still remained evasive regarding specific questions as to his whereabouts after [REDACTED b6/b7c] employment.

He was questioned concerning his source of income [REDACTED b6/b7c] company in [REDACTED b6/b7c] He would not produce a blank check, stating he wrote very few checks but did indicate he still had an account at [REDACTED b6/b7c] [REDACTED b6/b7c] California, though he thought that this bank might have a Los Angeles address. He added that the account [REDACTED b6/b7c]

After an approximately 20 minute interview, [REDACTED b6/b7c] asked if he was free to board [REDACTED b6/b7c] with other passengers and was allowed to do so.

The interviewing Agent cannot through comparison of [REDACTED b6/b7c] with composite drawing, completely eliminate him as a suspect, though he is only [REDACTED b6/b7c] years of age, he looks older.

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DB Cooper-872

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Document reference number and agent/typist initials at top of page. Two circular document control stamps visible at top center of page; content unclear. Page 3 of an FBI investigative report documenting an interview with a D.B. Cooper suspect. The subject was evasive about his activities, claimed to be en route to Los Angeles to meet an individual residing in California, and after hesitation disclosed he resided in California with a telephone number he was discontinuing due to an impending move. He volunteered he could not fly a plane and denied knowledge of parachutes or military training. During questioning he became irritated but remained evasive about his whereabouts following prior employment. He was questioned about income and declined to produce a blank check, though he confirmed a California bank account possibly with a Los Angeles address. After a ~20 minute interview the subject was allowed to re-board with other passengers. The interviewing agent could not completely eliminate the subject as a suspect via comparison with the composite drawing, noting the subject appears older than his actual age.

Numerous FOIA redactions (b6, b7c exemptions) throughout the text obscure names, locations, and identifying details
Two circular black stamps visible at top of page, likely document control marks
Handwritten correction 'at one' visible in margin near middle of page
Overall typed text is legible where not redacted
Page is labeled -3- indicating this is page 3 of a multi-page document

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