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Part 96, page 360

DB Cooper-43295Serials MM 164-552

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MM 164-552 [redacted] Page 1

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The following investigation was conducted at Miami by Special Agent [redacted]: b6 b7C

On April 21, 1980, it was determined that a[redacted] lives at [redacted], telephone [redacted]. Records at the rental office did not reveal any information on [redacted] as to Social Security Account Number, Date of Birth, etc. Surveillance and spot checks of the area were negative for the person or any registered vehicle.

On April 21, 1980, it was determined that Ralph D. Hess, resides at 15645 SW 102nd Place, Miami, telephone 305-233-6253. By surveillance, on April 30, 1980, it was determined that Ralph D. Hess is employed at W. R. Thomas Junior High School, 13001 SW 26th Street, Miami.

On April 30, 1980, [redacted] [redacted], Dade County Schools, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, b6 Miami, made available Hess' employment application. b7C

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Based on observation and application information, Hess is described as follows:

Name Ralph Dent Hess Date of birth 10/23/20, Laurel Point, West Virginia Height 5'9" to 5'10" Weight 185 to 190 pounds Eyes Gray (from record) Hess wears glasses for reading Hair Dark brown, appears black Skin Dark, or deep tan Social Security Account Number 232-22-5984 Marital Status [redacted] b6 Dependants [redacted] b7C

Note: [redacted] allegedly uses the name [redacted] No records on a [redacted] with date of birth of [redacted] b6 located at Miami. b7C

Driver license Florida [redacted] Military US Air Force Service [redacted] Retired rank [redacted]

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MAY 5 1980 b6 b7C FBI-PORT[redacted] DB Cooper-43295