Part 72, page 146
DB Cooper-30987Serials PD 164-41, SE 164-81-6079
Interviewed 11 December 1973Dictated 18 December 1973Transcribed 26 December 1973
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 72 p. 146 (DB Cooper-30987), FD-302 interview, interviewed 11 Dec 1973, serial SE 164-81-6079 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-72/pages/146
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FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription December 26, 1973
Sub Q [redacted]
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[redacted] was advised of the identity of SA [redacted] and that this interview concerned his locating a parachute in the mountains near Sheridan, Oregon. [redacted] is employed by the [redacted] State of Oregon Military Department, 2150 Fairground Roads, Salem, Oregon [redacted], telephone [redacted]. His residence is [redacted], Salem, Oregon [redacted], telephone [redacted].
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He advised he saw a parachute hanging over a large fallen tree, approximately December 1, 1973, while deer hunting. It was located near the [redacted] which is [redacted] of Sheridan, Oregon.
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The parachute was retrieved by SA [redacted] and [redacted] and the immediate area was searched for evidence of a body or other gear. There was no evidence located in the near vicinity. The parachute was maintained in the custody of SA [redacted] and returned to FBI Office, Portland, Oregon.
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Sub Q 164-81-6079 [partially legible stamps: SEARCHED, FILED] FBI - SEATTLE
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Interviewed on 12/11/73 at Sheridan, Oregon File # PD 164-41
by SA [redacted] Date dictated 12/18/73
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DB Cooper-30987