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LA 164-497

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For the information and investigative assistance of receiving offices, the following detailed summary of investigation concerning [REDACTED] is set forth below:

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In January 1971, [REDACTED] South Bay Daily Breeze, Torrance, California, and [REDACTED] a reporter for that newspaper, advised the Los Angeles Division that during conversation with [REDACTED] Redondo Beach, California, [REDACTED] had mentioned that [REDACTED] had disappeared in a [REDACTED] was reported missing and his boat was located in Redondo Beach Harbor. Due to the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he be considered as a possible suspect in this matter.

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On 1/25/71, [REDACTED] Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO), Harbor Division, Redondo Beach, advised that MARGARET WOOD, [REDACTED] had reported [REDACTED] missing on [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and LASO deputies have located [REDACTED] 27 foot boat anchored a short distance off shore near Palos Verdes Penninsula, Redondo Beach, California.

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[REDACTED] led divers in an intensive search of the area for two days under good weather conditions and clear water and failed to locate a body. There was no evidence of foul play. One fishing pole was found aboard the craft and deputies could not get the engine started after boarding the craft.

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On 1/27/71, MARGARET BLANCA SILKWOOD, 22451 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, California, was interviewed at her residence. She advised that [REDACTED] who used the [REDACTED] had been [REDACTED] in Glendale, California. She stated that they were [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Mrs. SILKWOOD added that it has been very hard for her to accept the fact that [REDACTED] as she always knew him to be extremely careful. [REDACTED] was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added

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