Part 59, page 211

DB Cooper-24354Serials SE 164-81

Interviewed 23 April 1972Dictated 23 April 1972Transcribed 23 April 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 59 p. 211 (DB Cooper-24354), FD-302 interview, interviewed 23 Apr 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-59/pages/211

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[REDACTED] then stated he subsequently called [REDACTED] b6 [REDACTED] again at his home in California and asked him if he b7C thought he had the right guy. According to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] was enthusiastic and stated he thought [REDACTED] had the right guy, but did not know where he was going to get the [REDACTED] to pay [REDACTED]

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[REDACTED] then stated he received [REDACTED] through b6 [REDACTED] bases on his b7C theory of the November 24, 1971 airplane hijacking and if that is a federal crime then he is guilty since [REDACTED] makes it grand larceny. He then stated [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He further stated that he had a lot of work, research and travel all over the country, incurring this expense in regard to this story. He then suggested that the FBI talk to [REDACTED] (phonetic) of the "Bremerton Sun" since he also talked to her [REDACTED] He reiterated this suggestion several times during the interview and then also suggested that [REDACTED] the airplane stewardess be shown the purported picture of the hijacker to determine whether it is actually the individual.

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[REDACTED] then voluntarily submitted to being photographed only after losing his temper and stated that he was fed up with the entire interview and the the Agents were trespassing and b6 that he could get his gun and shoot them. He was calmed down b7C and subsequently photographed and advised that everyone's story would be checked out thoroughly for accuracy and proof.

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The interview was then terminated and at this point [REDACTED] advised that he had one brother, [REDACTED] b6 years of age. He works as a [REDACTED] and lives with his b7C parents.

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Page number and FBI case file header with typist initials. A redacted individual called someone in California asking if they had identified the right person. The contact was enthusiastic and agreed but did not know where the funds would come from. The individual discussed receiving something based on his theory about the November 24, 1971 airplane hijacking. He acknowledged potential federal crime implications. He described extensive research and travel expenses related to the story. He suggested the FBI speak with someone at the Bremerton Sun newspaper and that the airplane stewardess be shown a picture of the hijacker for identification. The individual became agitated, threatened the agents with trespassing complaints and getting his gun, but was calmed down. He was then photographed and told all stories would be verified. The interview was concluded. The individual mentioned having one brother of redacted age who works and lives with his parents. Original document page number and DB Cooper file reference number.

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