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_ ( FD-302 (Rev. 1-25-60) a FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA”” ‘August 13, 1962 Date ay. an inmate of the United States we a Penitentiary traz, California, was interviewed at that wa institution. 8 initially advised that he need not fur- 7 '4/ nish any info mand if he did, same could be used against him in a court of law. He was told of his right to counsel. No threats or promises were made to hin. then volunteered that he wanted to furnish a written statement in this matter, and the following was prepared: % =, hereby male the fr 3 see wary LAE : atement Se cconasee! wi ::. who have iden a emse to me as specila nts of the FBI. No threats or promises have been made to induce me to furnish this statement. I am aware that I may seek the advice of an attorney. I know that I need not furnish any statement and, if I do, Same can be used against me in a court of law. ae OS eee ; "I waa previously interviewed as to the escape from Alcatraz Penitentiary by inmates JOHN and CLARENCE ANGLIN and FRANK MORRIS. At that time I was emotionally distrubed and I do not recall what I said. I believe I gave a plausible story at the time for the benefit of the prison official who was present as IT was in fear of repercussion from the prison officials as to the escape, "Between February and May 1962 I had put blankets around the top of B cell block while — United States Penitentiary 8/6/62. Alcatraz, California SF 76-2887 On File # ee . a/s/62 by Date dictoted This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It ia the property af the FBI and ie loaned ta your agency; it and jta contents ora not to be distributed outside your agency, -~ 27 ~