Part 103, page 295

Document date 5 January 1972

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SE 164-81-1236

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When questioned about his activities on Thanks- giving Day, [REDACTED] provided the following information:

He stated that he spent the day at [REDACTED] home, [REDACTED]. He [REDACTED] arrived there around noon and did not leave until fairly late in the evening. He further advised that [REDACTED] who is separated [REDACTED] was also there during approximately the same time period. [REDACTED] described [REDACTED] as follows:

Name [REDACTED] Age Height 6'2" Weight 170 lbs. Build Slender Hair Black and gray Eyes Blue Complexion Dark but not Latin looking Distinguishing Characteristics Heavy smoker, usuall Pall Mall or Chesterfield cigarettes

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[REDACTED] indicated that [REDACTED] had had some flying experience during World War II; however, to his knowledge, [REDACTED] has never been involved with skydiving. [REDACTED] also advised that he has an [REDACTED]. This man is approximately 55 years of age, 5'10", 150 lbs., small build, dark hair streaked with gray and thinning, dark complexion, distinguishing characteristic a heavy smoker, usually small cigars.

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When shown a copy of the composite picture of the hijacker, [REDACTED] indicated that the image in no way resembles either [REDACTED].

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On December 28, 1971 [REDACTED] telephonically contacted this office several times. On each occasion he sounded as if he were intoxicated. He stated that he was calling from the Bellevue Tavern at 10128 Main Street. He made reference to the fact that the FBI had interviewed [REDACTED] and stated that he was quite upset about being considered a suspect in the hijacking. He requested that an Agent be sent out to interview him so he could clear himself. He gave his

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DB COOPER-46750

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FBI Seattle field office case number for the D.B. Cooper investigation. A redacted individual was questioned about Thanksgiving Day activities. He stated he spent the day at a redacted home, arriving around noon and not leaving until late evening. A separated individual was also present. A physical description is given: 6'2", 170 lbs, slender build, black and gray hair, blue eyes, dark complexion but not Latin looking, heavy smoker of Pall Mall or Chesterfield cigarettes. The subject reportedly had flying experience during WWII but no skydiving involvement. A second individual is described: approximately 55 years old, 5'10", 150 lbs, small build, dark thinning hair streaked with gray, dark complexion, heavy smoker of small cigars. When shown a composite sketch of the hijacker, the interviewee stated it did not resemble either of the individuals discussed. On December 28, 1971, an individual telephoned the FBI office multiple times, apparently intoxicated, from the Bellevue Tavern at 10128 Main Street. He was upset about being considered a suspect in the hijacking and requested an agent interview to clear himself. Text continues on next page. Bates stamp / document tracking number. Page 3 of the source document. FOIA exemption markings indicating redactions for personal privacy (b6) and source identifying information (b7C).

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