Part 109, page 8

DB Cooper-49460Serials SE 164-81

Interviewed 23 April 1972Dictated 23 April 1972Transcribed 23 April 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 109 p. 8 (DB Cooper-49460), FD-302 interview, interviewed 23 Apr 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-109/pages/8

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SE 164-81 CSS:jlb

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[REDACTED] then stated he subsequently called CARL b6 FLEMING again at his home in California and asked him if he b7c thought he had the right guy. According to [REDACTED] CARL FLEMING was enthusiastic and stated he thought [REDACTED] had the right guy, but did not know where he was going to get the [REDACTED] to pay [REDACTED].

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[REDACTED] then stated he received [REDACTED] through FLEMING from Newsweek Magazine [REDACTED] bases on his theory of the November 24, 1971 airplane hijacking and if that is a federal crime then he is guilty since [REDACTED] makes it grand larceny. He then stated [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He further stated that he had a lot of work, research and travel all over the country, incurring this expense in regard to this story. He then suggested that the FBI talk to [REDACTED] (phonetic) of the "Bremerton Sun" since he also talked to her [REDACTED]. He reiterated this suggestion several times during the interview and then also suggested that [REDACTED], the airplane stewardess be shown the purported picture of the hijacker to determine whether it is actually the individual.

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[REDACTED] then voluntarily submitted to being photographed only after losing his temper and stated that he was fed up with b7c the entire interview and the the Agents were trespassing and that he could get his gun and shoot them. He was calmed down and subsequently photographed and advised that everyone's story would be checked out thoroughly for accuracy and proof.

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The interview was then terminated and at this point [REDACTED] advised that he had one brother, [REDACTED] years of age. He works as a [REDACTED] and lives with his parents.

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DB COOPER-49460

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FBI case file number and dictation/typist codes for the Seattle field office. An unnamed individual contacted CARL FLEMING in California to ask whether FLEMING thought they had the right person. FLEMING was enthusiastic and agreed but did not know where the money to pay would come from. The subject stated he received information through FLEMING from Newsweek Magazine regarding the November 24, 1971 airplane hijacking. He discussed federal crime implications and grand larceny. He described extensive research and travel expenses. He suggested the FBI contact someone at the Bremerton Sun newspaper and recommended showing the airplane stewardess a purported picture of the hijacker for identification. The subject lost his temper, accused FBI agents of trespassing, and threatened to get his gun and shoot them. He was calmed down and voluntarily submitted to being photographed. He was told all stories would be checked for accuracy. The interview was terminated. The subject mentioned he had one brother of a redacted age who works in a redacted occupation and lives with his parents. Page 3 of the original FBI document. Bates stamp or FBI vault reference number for the D.B. Cooper case file.

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