Interview report (FD-302)Interview of NORJAK suspect at Clark County Jail, Vancouver, WashingtonInterviewed 14 May 1987page 2 of 3
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Part 48, page 104

DB Cooper-19926Serials SE 164-81

Interviewed 14 May 1987Dictated 18 May 1987Transcribed 26 May 1987

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 48 p. 104 (DB Cooper-19926), FD-302 interview, interviewed 14 May 1987, serial SE 164-81-8880 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-48/pages/104

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SE 164A-81 2

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They were married in Menlo Park, California, and remained there [REDACTED] At that time, [REDACTED] lived in the vicinity of Redwood City, California, where he worked as a [REDACTED] in various jobs. During that time, he [REDACTED] [REDACTED] They lived in the San Francisco Bay area until 1982, at which time they moved to the state of New Jersey. They remained in New Jersey [REDACTED]

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[REDACTED] served in the United States Army from [REDACTED] until [REDACTED] During his enlistment in the Army, he served with the 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper. [REDACTED] advised that counting the jumps he made in training school, he believes he made a total of 10 or 11 parachute jumps out of aircrafts. Since leaving the military, [REDACTED] stated that he has had no occasion to do any parachute jumping or skydiving of any sort.

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[REDACTED] believes he has changed a little in the past 18 years. He advised that he has been balding since the time he was in the Army in [REDACTED] Approximately three or fours years ago, he quit smoking and advised that he gained approximately 20 or 30 pounds as a result of that. Additionally, in 1981, he grew a full beard.

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[REDACTED] advised that in recapping the many years that he resided in the southwest Washington area that he could be possibly off on some of the dates. He reiterated, however, that he recalls living here for at least two years in 1965 and again for many years in 1967. He lived generally in the Battleground-Vancouver area and worked primarily as a [REDACTED] in the wood products industry. [REDACTED] further stated that his intentions are to remain in Vancouver, Washington, and continue his employment at MADELLIN CONSTRUCTION. He felt strongly that even if he were extradited to New Jersey regarding his current legal problems, he would return to the Vancouver, Washington area.

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[REDACTED] informed the interviewing agent that his total financial picture was "bleak". He stated that to date, he has a total of approximately $60 to his name. In [REDACTED] when [REDACTED] in New Jersey. Since [REDACTED] [REDACTED] on various forms of entertainment. He advised he gave a portion of it to his children to help them out financially.

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DB Cooper-19926