Part 47, page 239
DB Cooper-19562Serials JN 164-181
Interviewed 23 August 1984Dictated 25 August 1984Transcribed 2 September 1984
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 47 p. 239 (DB Cooper-19562), FD-302 interview, interviewed 23 Aug 1984, serial SE 164-81-8171 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-47/pages/239
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FD-302a (3-8-83)
JN 164A-181
Continuation of interview of [REDACTED] , Page 4
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While in Nevada, [REDACTED] did some gambling and described himself as being a heavy drinker, who has sustained for approxi- mately 11 years. [REDACTED] stated that he mostly drank beer, but on occasion, would drink hard liquor to "impress people." [REDACTED] is a moderate smoker, who generally has always smoked filter tip cigarettes in soft pack containers. [REDACTED] presently smokes Salem brand cigarettes, but has in the past smoked Pall Mall, Camels, and Lucky Strike cigarettes.
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[REDACTED] stated that during his lifetime, he has lived with two or three women in various parts of the country, but he does not recall the locations or their names. [REDACTED] said he generally treated women well, and did not use profane language, except on an occasional basis. [REDACTED] stated that he used to make a habit of going to church on a weekly basis to the [REDACTED] wherever he happened to live.
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Besides his experiences in the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] stated that his flying experience was limited to trips in a [REDACTED] and small fixed wing aircraft of a [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and in the service in military-type transport aircraft. [REDACTED] stated that he had not flown commercially, and had no parachuting skills.
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During the course of the interview, [REDACTED] was asked if he was treated for any medical related problem other than those which he had previously mentioned with regard to his military service. [REDACTED] stated that in 1971 or 1972, he had [REDACTED] The [REDACTED] which was performed in Panama City, Florida, by a Doctor (FNU) [REDACTED] The injury and subsequent treatment of [REDACTED] in [REDACTED] on the outside of the [REDACTED] It is further noted that [REDACTED] the rest of which have either been lost due to injury or disease.
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In the last several months, [REDACTED] has worked at the [REDACTED] in Toomsuba, Mississippi, until Friday, August 17, 1984, when his employment was terminated and he was asked to leave the property. [REDACTED] personal vehicle has an inoperable engine, and as such, he is attempting to obtain funds to either have it repaired, or to obtain transportation from the Toomsuba, Mississippi, area. [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-19562 FBI/DOJ