Part 72, page 372
DB Cooper-31285Serials OM 149-179
Interviewed 12 April 1972Dictated 18 April 1972
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 72 p. 372 (DB Cooper-31285), FD-302 interview, interviewed 12 Apr 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-72/pages/372
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FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date April 24, 1972
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[REDACTED], Des Moines, Iowa, advised he is acquainted with BILLIE LEE MC GILL.
He stated that MC GILL appeared at his office for a very brief period of time during late March or early April, 1972, and visited with him for a few moments. [REDACTED] stated that MC GILL was very highly intoxicated and almost incoherent. He stated that he has known MC GILL to have a problem with his legs but could not furnish the exact nature of the problem. He stated that MC GILL made no statements to him relative to any hijacking or any parachuting accident. He stated that he has no information relative to any amount of money in MC GILL's possession and he has no idea as to MC GILL's present whereabouts.
He stated that MC GILL merely visited him for a few moments and then left his office. He advised that MC GILL was very "shabby" in his appearance and [REDACTED] felt that he, MC GILL, had really gone down hill with his alcoholic problem.
[REDACTED] stated that MC GILL did work for the Pharmacy Board, but could not furnish exact dates of MC GILL's employment without referring to records which are presently unavailable to him. He stated, however, that MC GILL was employed by the board during 1964 when [REDACTED] took over the position [REDACTED] and that [REDACTED] finally [REDACTED] during 1970, in that MC GILL had developed a severe alcoholic problem.
[REDACTED] has had very little contact with MC GILL since that time and feels that MC GILL has maintained residence somewhere in California with relatives. [REDACTED] could furnish no information relative to MC GILL's where- abouts on November 24, 1971, but does not feel he was in Des Moines, Iowa, area as of that time.
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On 4/12/72 at Des Moines, Iowa File# OM 149-179 28 by SA [REDACTED] SA [REDACTED] [signature]/LJH:cas Date dictated 4/18/72
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DB Cooper-31285
161-81-Sub Q