I don't think anyone is actually "eliminated" in an open case.
I'm not sure if this is a case of semantic arguing, but the FBI's official website (You are not allowed to view links.
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"And what of some of the names pegged as Cooper? None have panned out. Duane Weber, who claimed to be Cooper on his deathbed, was ruled out by DNA testing (we lifted a DNA sample from Cooper’s tie in 2001). Kenneth Christiansen, named in a recent magazine article, didn’t match the physical description and was a skilled paratrooper. Richard McCoy, who died in 1974, also didn’t match the description and was at home the day after the hijacking having Thanksgiving dinner with his family in Utah, an unlikely scenario unless he had help"
Perhaps I should have said they wouldn't eliminate anyone unless they had proof. it appears they believe the DNA is a solid piece of evidence to eliminate a suspect? (Duane Weber) they seem to trust the physical description (KC) and McCoy has family members vouch.
It makes one wonder about what DNA they really have? Kenny doesn't fit the description, so they feel nothing will turn this over. pictures of McCoy were shown to the crew. they stated he wasn't Cooper.
Sorry Sailshaw, but all the suspects should be mentioned, no matter the findings. In my opinion, I think several of these people speaking about Kenny are deceptive. I find it strange that none of them come forward on there own to help solve one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries. some have already been proven deceptive. I also believe Robert Blevins started the story surrounding the FBI taking DNA from Lyle. it circles back to Robert. I also believe he takes a lot of his finding completely out of context. the money found on the property is a myth as well.
Sailshaw, Vicki, NMIwrecks, all seem to put the story out there for people to take a look at, and not try and match everything in the case to the suspect, or cram it down people throats with tons of speculation.