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FD-302 (Rev. 1-25-80) r FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA” © ‘4 pAgeust 9, 1962 WD 2 terete or ses BG — States Penitentiary, Alca' ifornia, was inter- bb viewed at that institution. Ill vee advised initially that he was not required to any statement and that any statement he did make could be used against him in a court of Jaw. He was advised to his right of counsel, BB: 2203 that he had ne information to furnish, wever, he volunteered the opinion that perhaps one or two but not all three of the escapees, would return again to Alcatraz. He stated that on the night of the escape, the night was dark, the water was calm, and there was no wind blowing. knew of those coi ons ed and stated "I know, I know." not elaborate further on the general conditions. further volunteered that he had made all of the life jackets, stating that the interviewing Agents had life jacket and that they imew it held air. stated the life jackets were meant to be used as a Support, keeping one's head out of the that they were not designed for swim- ming. tated that the valve of the life jacket was close to the mouth of the user of the jacket and from time to time anyone using the life jacket could easily inflate the jacket if it was necessary. Rca stated that the physical condition of the IN brothers and MORRIS was good. Prison inmates were of the opinion that the escapees had succeeded, while others maintained that they had not been successful. United States Penitentiary —— - Alcatraz, California ld =) See This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It 1a the property of the FBI and is loaned to Your agency; it and its contents ate not to be distributed outside your agency. 1AcC + -5-