Part 96, page 93
Serials PD 164-41
Document date 8 February 1974
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 96 p. 93, Memo, dated 8 Feb 1974 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-96/pages/93
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SAC, PORTLAND (62-NEW) (P) 2/8/74
SA [REDACTED] b6 b7C E. ALLEN PROBERT INFORMATION CONCERNING (OO: Portland)
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On 2/6/74, [REDACTED], Valley News, 1121 Fairfield Street, Eugene, Oregon, furnished the following information:
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On the afternoon of 2/5/74, captioned subject came to [REDACTED] office in Eugene stating that he had highly con- fidential information he wished to discuss. The subject then told [REDACTED] that he knows the true identity of D. B. COOPER, who is responsible for hijacking an airplane during November of 1971. He told [REDACTED] he has been aware of COOPER's true identity for two years; however, has been afraid to disclose this information because he fears for his life. The subject then produced from his wallet a snapshot of a male individual and also produced a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. He placed these in front of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] noted a strong similarity between the man depicted in the photograph and the composite drawing of COOPER. [REDACTED] inquired as to the true identity of COOPER and the subject stated he could not disclose the information at this time; however, would be in contact with [REDACTED] within a day or two. He suggested that [REDACTED] contact him at Albany telephone number 926-2475. The subject told [REDACTED] that he had been the owner of Propst Flying Service in Albany and stated he became aware of COOPER's identity because of his connection with aviation.
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On 2/6/74, [REDACTED] telephoned subject at the above telephone number and subject agreed to meet with [REDACTED] and SA [REDACTED] in Eugene at 10:00 a.m., 2/7/74, at [REDACTED] office.
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On 2/7/74, SA [REDACTED] met with subject at [REDACTED] office, the Valley News. At the beginning of the interview, subject appeared entirely coherent and stated to SA [REDACTED]
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(4) Portland (2 - 62 NEW) (1 - 164-41) (1 - 62-2085) LKE:jn (4)
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