Part 73, page 66
Interviewed 2 July 1980Dictated 2 July 1980Transcribed 3 July 1980
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 73 p. 66 (DB Cooper-31379), FD-302 interview, interviewed 2 Jul 1980 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-73/pages/66
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FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 7/3/80
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[REDACTED] Nevada Lodge Hotel and Casino, furnished the following information:
[REDACTED] advised that he was employed as a [REDACTED] during the time that Jack Scott Farmer was employed by the Nevada Lodge as a craps dealer, during the years 1968 and 1969. He was aware that in August, 1969, Farmer was reported missing and presumed drowned. [REDACTED] stated that he had no reason to believe that this report and presumption was not correct.
[REDACTED] stated that he recalled Farmer having discussed skin diving with him in Lake Tahoe several days prior to the disappearance, Farmer relating the precautions necessary to dive in Lake Tahoe. He recalled that Farmer had served as a skin diving instructor on a part-time basis during his employment. [REDACTED] stated that he was not aware of any skydiving abilities possessed by Farmer, and could not recall any discussions relating to skydiving with Farmer.
[REDACTED] advised that Farmer rode a motorcycle and frequently carried with him on the motorcycle a small dog. Farmer was known for his unorthodox actions at times, however, was considered a reliable employee who rarely missed work. Farmer was considered honest and was not suspected of having stolen or otherwise deprived the Nevada Lodge of any funds or money.
[REDACTED] recalled that Farmer had been attending school at an unknown location. He did not recognize the name Garth Dunning, either as an employee or a friend of Farmer's.
[REDACTED] advised that he could vaguely recall having discussed Farmer approximately three months ago with an unknown person and could not recall if this person was another Nevada Lodge employee or someone from outside. He added that he would not have stated that Farmer was suspected of stealing money.
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[Signature/initials: illegible]
Investigation on 7/2/80 at Crystal Bay, Nevada File # LV-164-60-
SA [REDACTED] by Date dictated 7/2/80
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DB Cooper-31379