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Attorney negotiator recalls failed bid to talk hijacker down
Atlanta based attorney J Roger Thompson described a 30 minute radio talk with Thomas Michael Hannan aboard a Frontier Airlines jet at Hartsfield airport. Thompson said he persuaded most hostages to exit but Hannan killed himself within view. He noted Hannan refused hospitalization and emphasized he did not appear insane.
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J. Roger Thompson
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Thomas Michael Hannan
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FBI
James Dunn
Washington
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