Part 60, page 432

DB Cooper-25118Serials LA 164-497

Document date 4 January 1974

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LA 164-497

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For the information and investigative assistance of receiving offices, the following detailed summary of investigation concerning [REDACTED] is set forth below:

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In January 1971, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] South Bay Daily Breeze, Torrance, California, and [REDACTED] for that newspaper, advised the Los Angeles Division that during conversation with [REDACTED] Redondo Beach, California, [REDACTED] had mentioned that [REDACTED] had disappeared in a [REDACTED] was reported missing and his boat was located in Redondo Beach Harbor. Due to the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he be considered as a possible suspect in this matter.

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On 1/25/71, [REDACTED] Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO), Harbor Division, Redondo Beach, advised that [REDACTED] had reported [REDACTED] missing on [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] and LASO deputies have located [REDACTED] boat anchored a short distance off shore near Palos Verdes Penninsula, Redondo Beach, California.

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[REDACTED] led divers in an intensive search of the area for two days under good weather conditions and clear water and failed to locate a body. There was no evidence of foul play. One fishing pole was found aboard the craft and deputies could not get the engine started after boarding the craft.

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On 1/27/71, [REDACTED] Canoga Park, California, was interviewed at her residence. She advised that [REDACTED] who used the [REDACTED] had been [REDACTED] in Glendale, California. She stated that they were [REDACTED] [REDACTED] added that it has been very hard for her to accept the fact that [REDACTED] as she always knew him to be extremely careful. [REDACTED] was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added

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FBI case file number for the Los Angeles field office, NORJAK investigation. Introductory paragraph stating this is a detailed summary of investigation concerning a redacted individual. In January 1971, a reporter from the South Bay Daily Breeze in Torrance, CA advised the FBI Los Angeles Division that during a conversation with someone in Redondo Beach, it was mentioned that a person had disappeared and his boat was found in Redondo Beach Harbor. Due to the timing, he was suggested as a possible suspect in the NORJAK case. On 1/25/71, the LA County Sheriff's Office Harbor Division in Redondo Beach confirmed a missing person report and that deputies located the subject's boat anchored off shore near Palos Verdes Peninsula. Divers conducted an intensive two-day search in good conditions but failed to locate a body. No evidence of foul play was found. A fishing pole was on the boat and the engine would not start. On 1/27/71, a woman in Canoga Park, CA was interviewed about the missing person. She stated the individual had connections to Glendale, CA, was a Navy veteran, had never been a parachutist, and was extremely careful. She found it hard to accept his disappearance. Page number and Bates stamp identifier.

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