Part 38, page 293

DB Cooper-14969Serials LA 164-497

Document date 29 October 1976

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 38 p. 293 (DB Cooper-14969), Teletype, dated 29 Oct 1976 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-38/pages/293

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PAGE THREE (LA 164-497) CLEAR

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[REDACTED] IS CONSIDERED TO BE A REPUTABLE, MATURE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AS [REDACTED] IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.

DISCREET INVESTIGATION AT THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT AND VICINITY HAS BEEN UNPRODUCTIVE TO DATE.

A LIST OF ALL LAND ROVERS CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

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[REDACTED] HAS AGREED TO BE INTERVIEWED UNDER HYPNOSIS AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING HER RECALL OF THE CONVERSATION.

[REDACTED] BELIEVES THAT IF [REDACTED] IS MOTIVATED, PSYCHOLOGICALLY ABLE TO RELEASE, CAN MAINTAIN AN ATTENTION SPAN AND ACCEPT SIMPLE SUGGESTIONS, SHE MIGHT RECALL DETAILS WHICH COULD ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF [REDACTED] AND HIS COMPANIONS.

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THE BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF HYPNOSIS IN THE RE-INTERVIEW OF [REDACTED] [REDACTED] FEES FOR THIS INDUCTION IS $250. [REDACTED] WOULD BE ASSISTED BY LOS ANGELES AGENT TRAINED IN THE USE OF HYPNOSIS.

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DB Cooper-14969

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Page header indicating this is page three of a teletype or communication from the Los Angeles FBI field office, case number LA 164-497. An individual (name redacted) considered reputable and mature is employed in the San Fernando Valley. A discreet investigation at a North Hollywood restaurant has been unproductive. A list of all Land Rovers registered in California has been requested from the DMV. A female witness (name redacted) has agreed to be interviewed under hypnosis to enhance her recall of a conversation. A person (likely a psychologist or hypnotist, name redacted) believes that if she is psychologically motivated and able, she might recall details that could help identify a subject and his companions. The Los Angeles field office requests FBI Bureau authorization to use hypnosis in the re-interview of a witness. The fee for hypnosis induction is $250. The session would be assisted by an LA-based agent trained in hypnosis. Bates stamp or archival reference number for the D.B. Cooper case file. FOIA exemption codes marked in the right margin. b6 refers to personal privacy exemption; b7C refers to law enforcement records that could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

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Marginal annotations 'b6' and 'b7C' visible on right side indicating FOIA exemption codes

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