Part 96, page 29

DB Cooper-42927Serials LA 164-497

Document date 4 January 1974

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LA 164-497

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For the information and investigative assistance of receiving offices, the following detailed summary of investigation concerning [REDACTED] is set forth below:

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In January 1971, [REDACTED] South Bay Daily Breeze, Torrance, California, and [REDACTED] for that newspaper, advised the Los Angeles Division that during conversation with [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Redondo Beach, California, [REDACTED] had mentioned that [REDACTED] had disappeared in a [REDACTED] was reported missing and his boat was located in Redondo Beach Harbor. Due to the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he be considered as a possible suspect in this matter.

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On 1/25/71, Lieutenant [REDACTED], Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO), Harbor Division, Redondo Beach, advised that MARGARET WOOD, [REDACTED] had reported [REDACTED] missing on [REDACTED].

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Lieutenant [REDACTED] and LASO deputies have located [REDACTED] boat anchored a short distance off shore near Palos Verdes Penninsula, Redondo Beach, California.

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[REDACTED] led divers in an intensive search of the area for two days under good weather conditions and clear water and failed to locate a body. There was no evidence of foul play. One fishing pole was found aboard the craft and deputies could not get the engine started after boarding the craft.

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On 1/27/71, MARGARET BLANCA SILKWOOD, 22451 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, California, was interviewed at her residence. She advised that [REDACTED] who used the [REDACTED] had been [REDACTED] in Glendale, California. She stated that they were [REDACTED]. [REDACTED]. Mrs. SILKWOOD added that it has been very hard for her to accept the fact that [REDACTED] as she always knew him to be extremely careful. [REDACTED] was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added

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FBI case file number for the Los Angeles field office. Opening statement of a detailed investigative summary being shared with receiving FBI offices. In January 1971, a source at the South Bay Daily Breeze newspaper in Torrance, CA advised the FBI Los Angeles Division that a conversation revealed a person had disappeared and his boat was found in Redondo Beach Harbor, suggesting he be considered a possible suspect in the D.B. Cooper case. On January 25, 1971, an LACSO lieutenant at the Harbor Division in Redondo Beach confirmed that Margaret Wood had reported someone missing. LASO deputies located a boat anchored off shore near Palos Verdes Peninsula, Redondo Beach. A two-day diving search in clear water found no body and no evidence of foul play. A fishing pole was found on the boat and the engine would not start. On January 27, 1971, Margaret Blanca Silkwood was interviewed at her Canoga Park residence. She described the missing person's background, noting he was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist, and that she found his disappearance hard to accept given his careful nature. Page number indicator showing this is page 2 of the report. Document identification stamp or Bates number.

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