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Part 61, page 43

DB Cooper-25199Serials LA 164-497, LA 164-497-7446

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LA 164-497

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The following investigation was conducted by SA [REDACTED]

AT REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA

On January 25, 1972, [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.

[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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AT CANOGA PARK, CALIFORNIA

On January 27, 1972, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Canoga Park, California, was interviewed at her residence. She advised that [REDACTED] [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] [REDACTED] as she always knew him to be extremely careful. [REDACTED] was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added that she would definitely be aware of any parachuting experience as she knew his habits and hobbies well. She advised that about 1960 while she [REDACTED] living in Prospect, Oregon, near Klamath Falls, she [REDACTED] [REDACTED] had both taken flying lessons. [REDACTED] had obtained a [REDACTED] as they had at that time moved to California and found flying too hazardous.

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164-497-7446 DB Cooper-25199