Part 24, page 579

DB Cooper-1366Serials AN 164-59

Interviewed 11 January 1977Dictated 17 January 1977Transcribed 18 January 1977

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 24 p. 579 (DB Cooper-1366), FD-302 interview, interviewed 11 Jan 1977, serial PO 164-41-1611 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-24/pages/579

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AN 164-59 (2)

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[REDACTED] discussed this fact and the D. B. COOPER hijacking case and that [REDACTED] could be [REDACTED] D. B. COOPER. They [REDACTED] was involved in such a caper, he would be just the one to think of using this alias. He stated that [REDACTED] and once [REDACTED] [REDACTED] just to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] other men.

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[REDACTED] stated that he did not go to the FBI with this information inasmuch as [REDACTED] discussed this with the FBI and had furnished all information regarding his knowledge of [REDACTED] further related to him that he had furnished [REDACTED] name as a possible suspect in this matter when he was interviewed by the FBI. [REDACTED] agreed that if there was such a thing as a statute of limitations on the crime, and [REDACTED] would brag publicly about it upon expiration of the statute of limita- tions. [REDACTED] Further, the artist conception of D. B. COOPER that was circulated just after the crime was very, very similar to [REDACTED] appearance.

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[REDACTED] informed that in the event [REDACTED] has not been checked out by the FBI and additional information might be sought regarding him, he would be able to furnish the names of other individuals who were acquainted with and had knowledge of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] One such individual who comes immediately to his mind

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[REDACTED] reiterated that his reason for not coming forth with this information was as he had related; merely that it was discussed openly between himself and other people, and he was told that it had been reported to the FBI.

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DB Cooper-1366

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Case file number and page indicator for this FBI document. A source discussed the D.B. Cooper hijacking case with others and suggested that a redacted individual could be D.B. Cooper, noting that if involved in such a caper, he would be the type to use an alias. Reference to other men is partially redacted. The source explained he did not go to the FBI because someone else had already furnished all information and named a possible suspect. He agreed there was no statute of limitations issue and believed the suspect would brag publicly if there were. He noted the artist conception of D.B. Cooper circulated after the crime was very similar to the suspect's appearance. The source offered to provide names of other individuals acquainted with the suspect if the FBI needed additional information, noting one individual came immediately to mind. The source reiterated that he did not come forward because the information had been discussed openly among multiple people and he was told it had already been reported to the FBI. Bates stamp or document tracking number at bottom right of page.

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