Part 72, page 114
DB Cooper-30946Serials NO 164-136, SE 164-81
Interviewed 18 January 1973Dictated 18 January 1973
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 72 p. 114 (DB Cooper-30946), FD-302 interview, interviewed 18 Jan 1973 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-72/pages/114
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FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date 1/18/73
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[REDACTED] Berwick, Louisiana, was contacted at his place of business, where he related as follows:
[REDACTED] advised that on January 17, 1973 he had met with ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY at a [REDACTED] near Meeker, Colo- rado, [REDACTED] the purpose of the meeting to further discuss with HARTLEY [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] advised that in his contacts with HARTLEY, he apparently has gained HARTLEY'S confidence. [REDACTED] advised that through his conversations with HARTLEY, HARTLEY is aware that [REDACTED] has numerous contacts with political figures in Washington, D.C., especially with the Feral Aviation Administration.
[REDACTED] stated that during his conversation with HARTLEY on January 17, 1973, HARTLEY asked him to ascertain if he (HARTLEY) was suspect in the "hijacking of a airplane over Washington or Oregon approximately one year ago, where $200,000 was received in twenty dollar bills under threat to blow up the plane." [REDACTED] advised that when he queried HARTLEY as to why he wanted this information, HARTLEY was reluctant to reply, and just repeated his request.
[REDACTED] advised that he asked HARTLEY how a hijacker could escape from such a plane, HARTLEY stated that he would have the pilot slow to almost "stall" speed, and exit would be made through the rear exit of the airplane. HARTLEY also commented that he had received previous training as a paratrooper during World War II.
[REDACTED] advised that HARTLEY also commented that the money received in the hijacking was in twenty dollar bills, and that the bills were consecutive.
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On 1/18/73 at Berwick, Louisiana File # NO 164-136 -[guess: 67]
by SA [REDACTED] Date dictated 1/18/73
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-81- [illegible] DB Cooper-30946
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