Part 118, page 44
DB Cooper-54021Serials PD 164-41
Document date 14 April 1976
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 118 p. 44 (DB Cooper-54021), Memo, dated 14 Apr 1976 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-118/pages/44
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PD 164-41
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The KOCHs all stated they know little about WALLER's background. They hired him on the recommendation of [redacted] [redacted] the South Store before WALLER. They required no other reference and no written application. He commenced working for them in the summer of 1972, and has worked each summer for them. He lives in a mobile home while at Diamond Lake and they understand he [redacted] [redacted] to Mexico and live in Mexico during the off-season at Diamond Lake. WALLER claims to be retired but the KOCHs do not know from what he is retired. They think he receives some sort of pension but Mrs. PEGGY KOCH, who works in the Diamond Lake Post Office, does not recall that he receives any monthly checks. They seem to be financially independent but are not extravagant and have never flashed money. WALLER is about 40 - 45, 5'10", slender, brown hair. Military experience is unknown.
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[redacted] resides in Grants Pass. Has telephone listing.
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About two weeks ago Douglas County Deputy Sheriff [redacted] was at Diamond Lake inquiring about a forwarding address for WALLER.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA ANDREW J. RAGSDALE:
On 12/1/75, the following individuals advised that a search of their respective files did not disclose any record of RICHARD LEE WALLER:
MARSHA NAILON, Deputy Josephine County Sheriff's Office Grants Pass, Oregon
[redacted] Clerk Grants Pass Police Department
On 12/8/75, [redacted], Credit Bureau of Grants Pass, advised that a search of their files did not disclose any record identifiable with RICHARD LEE WALLER. They do, however, have a file for a [redacted] age [redacted] Grants Pass. [redacted] has been employed for years at Broer's Wholesale
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