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Interviewed 11 January 1977Dictated 17 January 1977Transcribed 18 January 1977

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 72 p. 220 (DB Cooper-31097), FD-302 interview, interviewed 11 Jan 1977, serial SE 164-81-1302 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-72/pages/220

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AN 164-59

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[REDACTED] He and [REDACTED] discussed this fact and the D. B. COOPER hijacking case and between them derived that [REDACTED] could be reduced to D. B. COOPER. They both agreed that if [REDACTED] was involved in such a caper, he would be just the one to think of using this alias. He stated that [REDACTED] is the daredevil type and [REDACTED] [REDACTED] just to prove a point of his daring to the other men.

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[REDACTED] stated that he did not go to the FBI with this information inasmuch as [REDACTED] stated he had discussed this with the FBI and had furnished all information regarding his knowledge of [REDACTED] further related to him that he had furnished [REDACTED] name as a possible suspect in this matter when he was interviewed by the FBI. Both he and [REDACTED] agreed that if there was such a thing as a statute of limitations on the crime, and [REDACTED] had been involved, he would brag publicly about it upon expiration of the statute of limita- tions. He was just that type of individual. Further, the artist conception of D. B. COOPER that was circulated just after the crime was very, very similar to [REDACTED] appearance.

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[REDACTED] informed that in the event [REDACTED] has not been checked out by the FBI and additional information might be sought regarding him, he would be able to furnish the names of other individuals who were acquainted with and had knowledge of [REDACTED] [REDACTED]. One such individual who comes immediately to his mind is [REDACTED] who is now employed by BLM at [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Winthrop, Washington.

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[REDACTED] reiterated that his reason for not coming forth with this information was as he had related; merely that it was discussed openly between himself and other people, and he was told that it had been reported to the FBI.

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2* DB Cooper-31097

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FBI case file number for the D.B. Cooper case, Seattle (AN) field office. Two individuals discussed the D.B. Cooper hijacking and speculated that a redacted person could be reduced to the alias D.B. Cooper. They agreed this person was a daredevil type who would use such an alias to prove his daring. The source stated he did not go to the FBI because another individual had already furnished all information and named a possible suspect. Both agreed the suspect would brag publicly if the statute of limitations expired. They noted the artist conception of D.B. Cooper was very similar to the suspect's appearance. The source offered to furnish names of other individuals with knowledge of the suspect if the FBI needed more information. One such person was employed by BLM in or near Winthrop, Washington. The source reiterated he did not come forward because the information was discussed openly and he was told it had already been reported to the FBI. Page stamp showing page number and Bates/reference number from the FBI Vault D.B. Cooper file. FOIA exemption codes marked in right margin. b6 = personal privacy; b7C = law enforcement personal privacy.

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