Interview report (FD-302)Interview of University of Houston student re Thanksgiving 1971 whereaboutsInterviewed 10 October 1972page 2 of 3
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Part 28, page 219

DB Cooper-9754Serials HO 164-118

Interviewed 10 October 1972Transcribed 12 October 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 28 p. 219 (DB Cooper-9754), FD-302 interview, interviewed 10 Oct 1972, serial SE 164-81-3799 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-28/pages/219

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HO 164-118

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He admitted that on many occasions he does wear sideburns, with or without a beard. It was noted that he did not have a beard nor was he wearing sideburns at the present time. He was questioned concerning hijackings, and he advised that while he was in service, he and another individual who was not a chutist had discussed such a thing wherein a parachutist could [guess: nob] board an airplane and hold up the passengers and thereafter bail out. He stated that the thought at that time was of the valuables on the plane and not any ransom money at all. He stated that during discussions such as this, he knew no one that even remotely appeared to be serious at doing such a stunt.

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[REDACTED] was displayed an artist's conception photograph of D. COOPER, and after he studied the photograph, he admitted that there were resemblances between this photograph and himself. At this time he then displayed a pair of sunglasses which he stated that were similar to the ones depicted in the photograph. He stated his sunglasses were prescription and from appearance they were black in color with the lens being very dark, and it was noted that the left ear piece had been broken near the lens and had been glued together again.

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The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

Name: [REDACTED] Aliases: [REDACTED] Race: White Sex: Male Complexion: Medium Date of birth: [REDACTED] Place of birth: [REDACTED] Height: 6'4½" Weight: 195 pounds (never weighed more, has been thinner in the past) Eyes: Green, wears prescription glasses and sunglasses (dark) Hair: Salt and pepper since age of 20

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DB Cooper-9754