Part 94, page 71

Document date 7 March 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 94 p. 71 (DB Cooper-42128), Airtel, dated 7 Mar 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-94/pages/71

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SD 164-91

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[REDACTED] confirmed above description of MARVIN but stated last time he saw him his hair was graying on sides and getting thin on top. Stated MARVIN wore glasses sometimes but now always, and usually wore a mustache to cover a cut scar on upper lip. Never knew him to smoke Raleigh cigarettes, stating he was a heavy cigar smoker. Stated MARVIN's complexion might be sonsidered dark, or olive, as he tans easily.

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[REDACTED] has no knowledge that MARVIN has ever had any training in flying or parachute jumping. Stated at one time, while he and MARVIN were still in furniture business in [REDACTED], Colorado, they had planned to take flying lessons but this never materialized, while they were together. Stated MARVIN served in Merchant Marine during World War II, and suffered a broken back during this service. Does not know if MARVIN now suffers any after- effects.

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[REDACTED] advised that to date, he has been unable to locate the name of the furniture store in Portland, in which MARVIN was seen working by [REDACTED], nor does he still have the address seen [REDACTED] for MARVIN J. COOPER in the Portland directory. Does not know the address of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] (PH) in [REDACTED] Washington, and does not know the last name or address of [REDACTED]

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[REDACTED] stated that after viewing the artist's sketch he does not believe the Unsub is [REDACTED] if this is a close portrayal of the Unsub. He stated, however, that it would not surprise him to learn of [REDACTED] being involved in something like this in view of his past mental disturbance and his unpredictable nature.

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[REDACTED] stated in the event the FBI does conduct investigation concerning [REDACTED] and eliminates him as a suspect, he would appreciate it if he could be advised of [REDACTED] address. He stated he felt this would alleviate the worry [REDACTED] concerning [REDACTED] welfare.

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The above information is being furnished for the consideration of the Seattle and Portland offices, for whatever action is deemed appropriate.

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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DB Cooper-42128

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FBI case file number for the document. An unnamed source confirms a physical description of MARVIN, noting graying hair, glasses, mustache covering a scar, heavy cigar smoker (not cigarettes), and dark/olive complexion. Source states MARVIN had no flying or parachute training. They had planned flying lessons while in the furniture business in Colorado but never followed through. MARVIN served in the Merchant Marine during WWII and suffered a broken back. Source has been unable to locate the Portland furniture store where MARVIN was seen or find MARVIN J. COOPER's address in the Portland directory. Also does not know addresses of other redacted individuals in Washington. Source does not believe the Unsub matches MARVIN based on the artist's sketch, but states it would not surprise him if MARVIN were involved given his mental disturbance and unpredictable nature. Source requests that if the FBI clears the individual as a suspect, he be informed of the person's address to alleviate worry about their welfare. Closing note forwarding the information to FBI Seattle and Portland field offices for action. Standard FBI warning notation, page number, and Bates stamp reference number.

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