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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
April 24, 1972
Special Agent
, Iowa Bureau of Narcotics, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, provided the following information:
Agent advised that he recalled BILLIE LEE MC GILL who was employed 22 years ago with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, Division of Narcotics, Des Moines, Iowa. He advised that MC GILL, who was assistant director of the Division of Narcotics, was asked to resign his position. stated that he did not know the official reason given for MC GILL's resignation, but he believed MC GILL suffered from a drinking problem which began interferring with his work. advised that he learned from Deputy United States Marshal, Des Moines, Iowa, that MC GILL visited Des Moines several weeks ago at which time Deputy Marshal observed him at the
advised that he learned from Deputy United States Marshal, Des Moines, Iowa, that MC GILL visited Des Moines several weeks ago at which time Deputy Marshal observed him at the
airport in an apparent intoxicated condition.
advised that Deputy Marshal informed him that MC GILL
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claimed he recently worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and broke both of his ankles in a parachute jump. stated he had no personal contact with MC GILL for more than two years and has no information regarding MC GILL's activities since that time.
Agent advised that no personnel files were maintained by the Division of Narcotics, Iowa Board of Pharmacy, during the time that BILLIE MC GILL was employed by that agency. Agent stated he could not recall any background information regarding MC GILL, his associates, or his relatives.
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Filo 4. OM 149-179 32
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by SA
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Dato dictated
4/18/72
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DB Cooper-31290
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the proporly of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; if and Its contents are not to be
cas
Dato dictated
4/18/72
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DB Cooper-31290
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the proporly of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; if and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-51-Juba
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
March 7, 1973
Iowa, was contacted at Atlantic, Iowa, and was
Atlantic, advised of the identity of Special Agent as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. was further advised that he was being interviewed concerning the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 occurring on November 24, 1971.
advised that he would answer any questions concerning himself and his whereabouts since he advised that he was in no way connected with or had any knowledge of who might have hijacked the Northwest Airlines flight in November, 1971.
advised that he has been working as for approximately 12 years and that he had come to Atlantic, Iowa, from Safford, Arizona, and while in Safford, Arizona, he was the
advised that he has only been in Seattle, Washington, on one occasion and that was in 1967 while en route to Vietnam with the United States Air Force.
Arizona, and while in Safford, Arizona, he was the
advised that he has only been in Seattle, Washington, on one occasion and that was in 1967 while en route to Vietnam with the United States Air Force.
reinterated that he has absolutely no knowledge concerning the hijacking, but did provide the following information concerning himself:
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
5 feet 5 inches
Weight
130 pounds
Hair Eyes
Brown
Hazel
Scars and Marks
Brother

On	2/27/73 at	Atlantic, Iowa	Flie #	OM	149-179 - 40
SE	164-81
by	SA	Dato	dictated	3/2/73

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DB Cooper-31291
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loanod to your agency; It and its contents are not to be distributed ouisido your agency.
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Height Hair Build Former Address
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Present residence Employment Parents
6 feet Black Thin Colorado City, Castle Rock, Colorado Clearwater, Florida
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DB Cooper-31292
2 FO-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/23/75
- Kenai, Alaska,
telephone number was contacted at Falcon Aviation, Inc., Kenai Airport, telephone number 283-7657, where he is employed ₱
Said that approximately four or five years at
ago he was employed Coast Air. Ketchikan, Alaska. An individual by the name of was hired off the street by Coast Air
and eventually worked worked for Coast Air about nine months and
to take a position Anchorage, Alaska; and
left Ketchikan via air for Seattle, Washington, talking
of going to Canada The departure of
from Ketchikan preceded the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines flight number 305 on November 24, 1971.
is a white male, who would be approximately 30 years old at the present time, 5 feet 11 inches tall, slim build, 160-170 pounds, dark brown hair worn slightly below the collar,
is a white male, who would be approximately 30 years old at the present time, 5 feet 11 inches tall, slim build, 160-170 pounds, dark brown hair worn slightly below the collar, clean-shaven, and dark eyes. was single and claimed to be an Army veteran of Vietnam where he has served purported to have had experience as a parachutist and was a very intelligent person who seemed to know a great deal about many different subjects and who possessed a While in Ketchikan, associated claimed
with the to have previously visited northern Alaska cities, such as Bethel and Kotzebue.
regarding
said he could furnish no further information background, relatives, or associates.
said that about two months after the aforesaid
hijacking, at Vancouver, British Columbia, addressed and forwarded
at Coast Air said.
Interviewed on
4/15/75
of Kenai, Alaska
File #
AN 164-59-107
SA
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Date dictated
DB Cooper-31293
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; il and ils contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; il and ils contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
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said he recognized the writing as that This is the only communication he has received from since left Coast Air and he has no information concerning present whereabouts. In his opinion, was capable of pulling off a caper like the Northwest Orient flight 305 hijacking.
said that was also employed at Coat Air at the same time may possibly know something about background or present whereabouts.
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DB Cooper-31294 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription
4/20/72
was contacted and advised that at the present time further advised that he is personally acquainted with McCOY. SR. He advised he recently spoke with McCOY, SR. concerning his son, RICHARD F. McCOY, JR., and that according to McCOY, SR., he was completely shocked and very upset concerning the recent arrest of his son by the FBI in conjunction with a hijacking of an aircraft.
, he was completely shocked and very upset concerning the recent arrest of his son by the FBI in conjunction with a hijacking of an aircraft. also noted that in general conversation with McCOY, SR., he stated that he would possibly
In the event it should be necessary to produce the above records, a subpoena duces tecum should be directed to
SubG
164-51-
Interviewed on
4/18/72
at Raleigh, N. C.
File #
CE 164-101
63
RM
by SA
:dit
Dole diclaled
4/19/72
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: # and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-31295
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
4/18/72
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Should it be necessary to produce the above instruments in court, a subpoena duces tecum should br issued to
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Interviewed on
4/14/72
ot Raleigh, N. C.
File #
CE 164-101
61
by SA
4
JR.
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
4/18/72
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Should it be necessary to produce the above instruments in court, a subpoena duces tecum should br issued to
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Interviewed on
4/14/72
ot Raleigh, N. C.
File #
CE 164-101
61
by SA
4
JR. ? dlt
Date dictated
4/17/72
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agencyy- it and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
144-51-
DB Cooper-31296FD 302 (REV. (1 27 70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/17/72
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that RICHARD FLOYD McCOY, JR.
also advised that
also noted
further advised that should it be necessary to produce any of the above information in court, a subpoena duces tecum should be issued to
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SubG
164-5%.
Interviewed on
4/13/72
af Raleigh, N. C.
File #
CE 164-101
6.0.
by
SA
m
:dlt
Doie dictated
4/16/72
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This document conlains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency; il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency; il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31297FD-302 (REV. 1)-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/19/72
In the event it should be necessary to produce the above records, a subpoena duces tecum should be issued to
Interviewed on 4/17/72 qt Raleigh, N. C.
File #
CE 164-101
62
by. SA
n
:dlt
Date dictated
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DB Cooper-31298
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; if and its contents are nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
Sist. 16.4.91 -=
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b6 b7C b7DFD-302 (REV. 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscription
8/31/72
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was contacted at the residence of who resides on North " orolina. was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview and provided the following information.
was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview and provided the following information.
advised that on November 24, 1971, RICHARD FLOYD McCOY attended his regular morning classes at Brigham Young University, leaving from Utah, at about 7:30 A.M. advised that at this time RICHARD had only morning classes at Provo High School and he thus left home at approximately 10:30 A.M. in order to reach school by Il A.M. further advised
arrived home from Birgham Young University, which was always somewhere between 10:45 and 11 A.M. further
advised
sure RICHARD got home all right.
stated could not be absolutely positive the above occurred as set forth above on November 24, 1971, but if anything had differed from this routine
further advised
attended
at Brigham Young University from and RICHARD always
stated as far as as normal on November 24, 1971 and
RICHARD
further advised
arrived at their residence at about 6:30 P.M. on the evening of November 24, 1971 and spent the night.
stated further that on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, after eating Thanksgiving dinner, she and left
stated further that on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, after eating Thanksgiving dinner, she and left Provo, Utah, at about 4: 15 P.Ii. and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada while
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by SA
Date dictated
8/25/72
DB Cooper-31299
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: il ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164- 8:
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She advised she
pinced a collect call to at Provo from the in Las Vegas to check on This call was made at about 10:30 P.M. stated RICHARD did some gambling in this hotel and spent the night in their car before returning to Provo.
2
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DB Cooper-31300ED 302 /REV, 11-27.70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription
4/18/72
The above records can only be obtained upon the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum directed to
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Interviewed on
4/12/72
ot Kinston, N.
70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription
4/18/72
The above records can only be obtained upon the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum directed to
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Interviewed on
4/12/72
ot Kinston, N. C.
File #
CE 164-101
52
by SA
Date dictaled 4/13/72 b6
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This document contains neither recommendalions nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not lo be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-31301
16-4.5% 50%.FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/24/72
advised
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Interviewed on 4/13/72
at Winston-Salem, N. C.
File # CE 164-101
56
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Date dictated
4/20/72
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DB Cooper-31302
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency: it ond ils contents ore not to be distributed oulside your agency.CE 164-101
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The above information cannot be made public without the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum.
CE 164-101
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The above information cannot be made public without the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum.
DB Cooper-31309FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10/24/78
was contacted at
telephone of which and he provided the following information:
stated he could recall from memory that
was buying and in his opinion, should have netted profits annually during the years 1971 and 1972.
of more than
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SUR G De 16-1-81-86-
Interviewed on
10/16/78
at Duncanville, Texas
File #
Dallas- 164-1-928
by SA
Date dictated
10/18/78
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31310
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/7/78
On November 3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who
Date of transcription
11/7/78
On November 3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who skyjacked Northwest Orient flight out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971.
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Investigation on 11/3/78	Columbia, Missouri File # KO 164-80 at
SE 164-81 -- HEX
by SA	 Date dictated 11/7/78

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency ; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31311
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/7/78
On November 3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify
any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who skyjacked Northwest Orient flight out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971.
contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify
any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who skyjacked Northwest Orient flight out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971.
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Investigation on 11/3/78	Columbia, Missouri at File	205
# -KC-164-80
SE 164-81 405
by	SA	/ Date dictated	11/7/78

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31312FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription
3/23/79
and employed at the Jewish Community Center, b7C
telephone number b6 East Alameda, Denver, Colorado, was contacted at her residence where after being advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and of purpose of interview, she related as follows :
advised that
b6 and stated that on the Sunday proceeding Thanksgivingb7c 1971.
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telephone number b6 East Alameda, Denver, Colorado, was contacted at her residence where after being advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and of purpose of interview, she related as follows :
advised that
b6 and stated that on the Sunday proceeding Thanksgivingb7c 1971. She stated it is further her recollection that in Denver, Colorado, on the day before Thanksgiving, 1971.
advised that who currently b6
and she recalls b7C resides at that was in Denver, Colorado, attending
during the entire Thanksgiving
week of 1971. She stated she recalls being with a daily basis during this time period and
on almost
advised that
currently resides at is currently on vacation in Texas and Arizona and will not return to the Denver area until May 1, 1979.
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Interviewed on	3/19/79	Denver, Colorado	-DN-164-640 File SE. 164-184
SA by	Date dictoled	3/19/79

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This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to-your agency: il and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to-your agency: il and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
SI 16-4-91-9H6 DB Cooper-31313FD-302 [REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale
12/13/71
El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that
checked into the El Centro Motel on November 28, 1971.
stated that either left the motel on November 29, 1971 but she did not know which was further stated that the individual left the motel on
who stayed, either December 2, 1971.
When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall, brown hair, and was dressed in mechanic coverall clothing.
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12/7/71
Daytona Beach, Florida
-JK 164-109-/-5 - 1
On at SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH THE
by SA MAR MRR-fmr

Filo #	12/10/71
Date dictated

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
MC GRATH THE
by SA MAR MRR-fmr

Filo #	12/10/71
Date dictated

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31314
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole.
12/13/71
Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that and wanted to rent a room on November 28, 1971 to December 5, 1971. advised that he had no room available and sent them to the El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
further advised that he understood either left the El Centro Motel on November 30, 1971, but he did not know which one left. the individual which stayed, either stated that left
the motel on December 2, 1971.
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Q: 164-31-989
On 12/7/71 Daytona Beach, Florida
File #
SK 164-109 -Ha-
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH MAY
by SA
MRR
MRR-fmr
Dale dictated 12/10/71 b6 b7c
This document contains neither recommandations nor conclusions of the FBI.
MC GRATH MAY
by SA
MRR
MRR-fmr
Dale dictated 12/10/71 b6 b7c
This document contains neither recommandations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is Joaned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31315FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
7/10/79
was interviewed in the presence of his attorney, at Denny's Restaurant, Main Street and Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, on July 5, 1979. furnished his occupation as that of
fornia, telephone number home telephone numbers as
Huntington Beach, Cali- He also furnished his and
were advised by SA that the San Diego Office of the FBI had requested that be interviewed concerning the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient Airliner in the State of Washington in 1971 by an individual using the name D. B. Cooper. He was advised that the reason for the request for interview was that the Bank of America had received information from a source that had told the source that he was the perpetrator of this skyjacking and that he was about to retrieve the concealed money
He was advised that the reason for the request for interview was that the Bank of America had received information from a source that had told the source that he was the perpetrator of this skyjacking and that he was about to retrieve the concealed money that he had gained from it.
immediately stated that he knew exactly who this source was and that this source was who is also known as He stated that who presently resides at
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and
in Sherman Oaks, California,
probably resides with them and the tele-
phone number is
stated that
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as a
SUB-G Se 164-81-8134
Investigation on. 7/5/79 
Huntington Beach, Calif. File # Los Angeles 164 497
SA'S
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7/9/79
by
Date dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
F81/DOJ DB Cooper-31316
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F. MC COY 302 in thx Fall semester of 1971.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F. MC COY 302 in thx Fall semester of 1971. This class was held from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday and Thursday. MC COY had no absences during September or October, 1971. He was absent November 2, 1971, but was excused for the absence; the reason not being shown. He was absent on November 4, 1971, without excuse. He was present on November 9, 1971. On November 11, 1971, no roll was taken, so it is not known whether or not he was present. On November 16, 1971, November 18, 1971, and November 23, 1971, he was present. No school was held on November 25, 1971, as it was Thanksgiving. On December 2, 1971, he was absent. No roll was taken on December 16, 1971, as it was the week during the Christmas vacation. He was absent January 6, 1972, without excuse. The semester ended the last week in January, 1972.
Salt Lake City /Z 764-2416 comme
Interviewed on
4/12/72
at Provo, Utah
File #
162
DB Cooper-31318
SA
1 ksa
by
Alt
Date dictated 4/137384 b6
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Se.
Salt Lake City /Z 764-2416 comme
Interviewed on
4/12/72
at Provo, Utah
File #
162
DB Cooper-31318
SA
1 ksa
by
Alt
Date dictated 4/137384 b6
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
Chuck Peterson Motors, 400 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah, advised that on April 5, 1972, RICHARD MC COY had his 1969 green Volkswagen, vehicle identification number repaired at the above company. She noted the mileage of the car at the time of this repair to be 61,635. The work order was prepared at 8:10 A.M., on that date, and it was noted that an oil filter pipe needed tightening and that the mechanic should check on an oil leak. The repair order reflected that an oil cap gasket was replaced, that a lever on the idle cam was replaced, and that both brake light switches were replaced, as well as a tune-up. The charge included $16.10 for labor; $1.90 for oil and grease; $12.35 for parts; $1.37 for tacks, making a total of $31.73.
The bill was paid by a Master Charge card of MC COY, number 53295 01 46 2886 3 03173, which amount was charged to the Chevron Oil Company
The bill was paid by a Master Charge card of MC COY, number 53295 01 46 2886 3 03173, which amount was charged to the Chevron Oil Company inasmuch as Chuck Peterson Motor runs all their charges through Chevron Oil Company. Repairs have also been made by Chuck Peterson Motor on the above- mentioned car on previous occasions.
On November 25, 1970, a muffler was replaced on the car. The mileage at this time was 42,103.
Repairs made on June 23, 1971, for minor repairs were made, and a window crank installed. The mileage at this time was 51,004.
On September 10, 1971, the front wheels were balanced. On this occasion the mileage was noted to be 53,740.
On October 29, 1971, the car heater was repaired, and two hooks for holding seat belts when not in use were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 55,320 on this occasion.
On November 30, 1971, the motor was tuned up, carburetor was repaired, oil leaks and right window defroster were repaired, and the front end was aligned. The mileage was noted to be 57,042.
Salt Lake City 16-4
Interviewed on 4/13/72
at Provo, Utah
File #
16.
The mileage was noted to be 57,042.
Salt Lake City 16-4
Interviewed on 4/13/72
at Provo, Utah
File #
16.4-24 1.64-36
SA
1 ksa
Date dictated
4/13/72
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DB Cooper-31319
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
Utah County Welfare Department, 260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
was employed by that department as from She failed to report for work on She did not have any days off during the above period of employment. Her salary was $560.00 per month.
She applied for the above position on Friday, and was interviewed at 8:30 A.M., on that date by During the interview, she told that she planned to leave Provo, Utah, to go to North Carolina to visit with family. She said was to follow her to North Carolina on
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that the above mentioned plans to go to North Carolina had not worked out because of an illness in the family. seems to recall hearing that had gone to North Carolina on a later date.
recalls seeing at about
9:00 A.M., at the above-mentioned welfare office
in Provo. spent most of her time during her employment mentioned-above, at American Fork, Utah, at the Utah State Training School; although she was employee of the County Welfare Department. recalls that
> believed to be
which had given her considerable trouble. indicated that she would apparently have to have The weak- for several weeks; ness in was known to the exact number not being recalled. On one occasion,
complained to
as she had done considerable typing on one particular day.
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Interviewed on 4/13/72 at Provo, Utah
File #
164-2-4: 2164-96
Date dictated 4/14/72 DB Cooper-31321b6
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Interviewed on 4/13/72 at Provo, Utah
File #
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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4/21/72
BILLIE LEE MC GILL, Room 104, Sands Motel, 581 East 100 North, St. George, Utah, was advised of the identity of as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the fact that Special Agent desired to interview him concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Air- lines Flight 305, occurring on November 24, 1971. Accompanying Special Agent was Chief of Police JOE HUTCHINGS, St. George Police Department.
MC GILL at the onset of the interview was advised of his rights by Special Agent as contained on the executed warning and waiver form. MC GILL thereafter provided the following information:
It should be noted that MC GILL was extremely sluggish, almost incoherent in some of his answers and would
MC GILL thereafter provided the following information:
It should be noted that MC GILL was extremely sluggish, almost incoherent in some of his answers and would respond differently to the same question numerous times during the interview.
MC GILL was asked by Special Agent to provide his whereabouts on November 24 and 25, 1971; namely, Wednesday and Thursday of November of 1971. MC GILL first indicated that he was in Des Moines, Iowa, at his residence, the address of which he could not recall. When informed by Special Agent that investigation indicated he possibly was in Alhambra, California, on Thanksgiving Day of 1971, MC GILL stated that it is possible he could have been. MC GILL later changed this statement that he had been in Des Moines, Iowa, or at Alhambra, California, on November 24 or 25, 1971, to state that he simply could not remember.
MC GILL indicated throughout the interview that he was willing to answer any and all questions to the extent of his memory.
MC GILL stated he has been out of work for approx- imately 18 months, following his resignation as Deputy Director of the Narcotics Bureau for the State of Iowa.
MC GILL stated he has been out of work for approx- imately 18 months, following his resignation as Deputy Director of the Narcotics Bureau for the State of Iowa. He indicated that he had been given the ax because of his drinking problem.

Interviewed on	4/18/72	St. George, Utah af	File # -SU-164-24
N/	SE 164-81
SA by	/ nsb Date	SUB 6
dictated 4/20/72

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In regard to his limp, which was quite noticeable, MC GILL indicated he had hurt his ankles in an accident near Des Moines, Iowa, on December 24, 1971, which had been investigated by a of the Des Moines, Iowa, Police Department. He stated, which he later refuted, he had been driving at that time a 1969 Dodge Polara, a State vehicle, which was involved in the
He stated, which he later refuted, he had been driving at that time a 1969 Dodge Polara, a State vehicle, which was involved in the accident. MC GILL later refuted this to say that this was not the incident which hurt his ankles; however, he had hurt his ankles approximately five to six months ago in Des Moines, Iowa, when he had parachuted from an aircraft polited by Municipal Airport, Mason City, Iowa. MC GILL stated in regard to his parachuting experience he had parachuted for the military and since leaving the military he had parachuted several times as an amateur with police officer of Cerro Gordo County and police officers of Mason City, Iowa.
In response to several questions by Special Agent MC GILL exhibited a good knowledge of aircrafts and parachuting techniques to the extent that how you would lower your landing gear and drop full flaps in order to slow an aircraft down to a landing speed and other semi-technical terminology which a person familiar with aircraft and parachuting techniques would use. MC GILL stated one would be a fool for jumping from an aircraft over 10,000 feet and would be a fool to
MC GILL stated one would be a fool for jumping from an aircraft over 10,000 feet and would be a fool to come out of an aircraft above 170 to 200 miles per hour as he might be caught in the air stream and be dashed against the fuselage of the aircraft.
MC GILL indicated he had sold his former residence, 2423 Richmond Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, and had made an undisclosed amount of money from the sale. He further indicated he was divorced; however, he declined to mention his ex-wife's name or whereabouts.
In regard to his hurt ankles, MC GILL stated he had seen a doctor, name not recalled, at the VA (Veterans Administration) Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, on March 30, 1972, at 9:30 a.m. He provided a slip which verified the place and date as an outpatient.
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MC GILL stated he definitely had not been involved in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971, and further he had never been to the cities of Portland or Seattle, nor had he been to the states of Oregon or Washington.
GILL stated he definitely had not been involved in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971, and further he had never been to the cities of Portland or Seattle, nor had he been to the states of Oregon or Washington. When asked if he had ever flown in a 727 jet aircraft, he stated that most likely he had as he has flown considerably between Des Moines, Iowa, and Alhambra, California.
MC GILL stated he owned a Smith and Wesson Model 19 . 357 caliber revolver and a .25 caliber Beretta pistol, which he stated were in his parents' possession, Alhambra, California.
MC GILL stated that presently his finances consisted of approximately $2,000 in the Valley Bank and Trust Company, Des Moines, Iowa, and $1, 800 in cash which he maintained in his wallet.
MC GILL stated he had recently purchased, date not recalled, a 1969 Mercury Montereyin Las Vegas from an automobile company which he could not recall with a cashier's check in the amount of $1, 800 drawn on the Bank of California. This vehicle was determined by Special Agent to bear Nevada License CAF 092, Vehicle Identification Number 9Z44K529224, and to be a four-door sedan with black vinyl top and white body.
This vehicle was determined by Special Agent to bear Nevada License CAF 092, Vehicle Identification Number 9Z44K529224, and to be a four-door sedan with black vinyl top and white body.
The following descriptive data was obtained from observation and interview;

Name	BILLIE LEE MC GILL
Date of Birth	September 24, 1928
Place of Birth	Detroit, Michigan
Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Height	6 feet
Weight	160 pounds
Hair	Black
Eyes	Brown, wears brown clear glasses

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Characteristic	Slightly protruding teeth with noticeable gap
Remarks	Wearing silver watch with white face and black nylon band
Tattoos	U. S. Marine Corps insignia on right outer forearm
Scars and Marks	Cut scars on stomach
Permanent
pounds
Hair	Black
Eyes	Brown, wears brown clear glasses

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3SU 164-24 SE 164-81

Characteristic	Slightly protruding teeth with noticeable gap
Remarks	Wearing silver watch with white face and black nylon band
Tattoos	U. S. Marine Corps insignia on right outer forearm
Scars and Marks	Cut scars on stomach
Permanent Address

Des Moines, Iowa
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
7/6/72
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with her because she felt that MC COY might try to lie about her at the trial. stated that she moved into the MC COY residence in January, 1972, and prior to that period had attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.
stated that she moved into the MC COY residence in January, 1972, and prior to that period had attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. She stated that she had entered the Fall term at Ricks College, and had only been in the MC COY residence in Provo, Utah, only a couple of times prior to her moving there in January.
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She said that on either Tuesday or Wednesday proceeding Thanksgiving Day, 1971, she came to Provo, Utah, and cannot recall at the time if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., were at the residence or if She stated she thinks that MC COY and were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and seemed to recall that at the spur of the moment, MC COY and decided to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, and they wanted her to go to Las Vegas with them, but stated she did not have any
money to spend on gambling. She stated that she cannot recall if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that she can recall that would place him in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving.
She stated that she cannot recall if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that she can recall that would place him in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. She stated she seems to recall that MC COY called the residence to check on sometime in the evening of Thanksgiving, and stated that it seems to her that they had Thanksgiving dinner earlier, possibly 12:30 P.M. or 1:00 P.M., and that shortly thereafter MC COY and left for Las Vegas. She later pointed out that while they had a Thanksgiving dinner,

Interviewed	6/29/72
on	Salt Lake City, Utah ot	File	Salt Lake City 164-242
#
SE 164-81-4-2-16
SA by	$
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DB Cooper-31327
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it is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your ogency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31327
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
7/6/72
Northwest Canton, Ohio, was interviewed at the offices of the U. S. Attorney, Salt Lake City. was exhibited photographs of a dark blue or black tie, and a tie clasp that appears to have a white round center, approximately the size of a dime.
stated that she recalls that
, RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., had a tie similar to the one depicted in the photograph, and also she recalls that he had a tie clasp similar to the one depicted in the photo- graph. She stated the reason she remembers these two items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that and she recalls that when he visited her home on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in her mind.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving, 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of MC COY in which he is wearing a tie.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving, 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of MC COY in which he is wearing a tie. She stated that she will make these letters and photographs available to her attorney, who in turn will make them available to the FBI.
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Interviewed on	6/29/72	Salt Lake City, Utah ai	Fite #	Salt Lake City- 164-24 ***
SUL
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SA by	/ ksa Date dictated	6/30/72 SUP G

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DB Cooper-31329
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
8/15/72
advised that he was a student at Brigham Young University working on his masters degree. He stated he remembers RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
8/15/72
advised that he was a student at Brigham Young University working on his masters degree. He stated he remembers RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. and recalled he was at his residence on Thanks- giving Day, 1971. He stated he met MC COY in a law enforcement class,
He stated MC COY had told him that he had been in Southeast Asia in the military and that he planned to return there after his graduation.
He stated MC COY invited him to his home on Thanksgiving, but he did not remember anything that was said by MC COY or any of the other guests .. He stated he spent most of his time playing with having arrived at the MC COY residence about 10:00 a.m., and MC COY was there.
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Interviewed on 8/11/72 ol Provo, Utah	File # SU-164-24
SE 164-81
SA by	8/14/72 SUB Q
Date dictated
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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: il and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31330FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8/15/72
telephone
advised
for the MC COY family. She
for them on
Stated she could not remember if Thanksgiving Day, 1971. She stated at the time, and she could not remember the exact dates. She stated all of was done in the MC COY home, and it was never
She stated that one day before Thanksgiving, and for
about RICHARD MC COY went to Salt Lake City. She stated she did not know if that is where they went but this is what they told her.
She further advised that she was never around them when they conversed with one another.
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Interviewed on,	SU 204-24 --- File #
SE 164-81 CHE
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DB Cooper-31331FD-302 (REV. 11:27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
8/24/72
furnished the following information:
Provo, Utah,
She advised she is
and remembers that for the RICHARD MC COY family on Thanksgiving Day of 1971. She stated that She was on this date and that
was picked up by one of the MC COY family at approxi- mately 4:00 PM that day.
stated that the MC COYs called her prior
to their picking up and stated they needed because they were flying to Las Vegas, Nevada with some friends that evening. She stated she did not know the name of the friends and does not know the time they left for Las Vegas, nor does she remember the time they returned; however, it was late in the night when returned home and she would estimate
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stated she did not know the name of the friends and does not know the time they left for Las Vegas, nor does she remember the time they returned; however, it was late in the night when returned home and she would estimate
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Interviewed on.
8/24/72
at Provo, Utah
File #
SU-36-4-24-16-
by SA
Date dictated
8/24/72
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DB Cooper-31332FD-302 (REV 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription 1/5/73
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Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which
was given their payroll number
stated that
worked for the Fife Company (which
is not doing business any more) on the which consisted of the
Social Security Number is His residence was shown as Manti, Utah, and date and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
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stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in 1969 he began work on or about April 14, 1969.
and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
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stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in 1969 he began work on or about April 14, 1969. The last checkhe received was for the week ending November 29, 1972, and his total earnings were a little over $5,000.00 for 1969. He also received one check for the week ending March 28, 1970, in the amount of $271.32.
the 2 stated that Brigham City, Utah, telephone
> was
would have been the one who hired responsibility to .
and that he . It was
provided an employee's
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and the Fife Construction Company,
Incorporated, employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single. asked that these items be returned to him and asked for a receipt which was provided to him.
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1/3/73
Brigham City, Utah
File #
SU_164-24 ---
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1/4/73
DB Cooper-31333
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1/4/73
DB Cooper-31333
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F81 and is loaned to your, agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
4/5/73
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was advised by SA of his rights and that it was desired he be interviewed regarding the hijacking of an aircraft. He signed the waiver of rights form and furnished the following information:
He was employed as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since
he has been unemployed.
advised between 1964 and May 1972 he was
living at
at that address.
His working hours at the were about 8:00 AM to 4:30 or 5:00 PM. His best recollection is that he did not have any days off during the month of November 1971. He did not leave the country of Canada during 1971. During 1970 he did take a vacation to Yellowstone Park in the United States.
He stated he has no knowledge of any plane being hijacked in November 1971 and he was not involved in
He stated he has no knowledge of any plane being hijacked in November 1971 and he was not involved in any such hijacking at that time or at any time. He resided in and has resided in Canada from until the present time. He served in the German Air Force from October to December 1941 as in the Signal Corps but was never in a German military plane and he never parachuted from any military or civilian plane. He has never received any training in flying as a pilot or navigator or in any capacity.
stated he was
Interviewed on 3/29/73
Provo, Utah
File # -SU-164-24
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SE 164-81
SA
by SA
Date dictated
4/2/73
is document
her recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FB' and is loaned lo your agency;
* ds contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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He plans to return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in about two weeks.
The following descriptive and background data were obtained through observation andinterview:
Name
Race
Sex
Home Address
Age
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
Weight
Hair
The following descriptive and background data were obtained through observation andinterview:
Name
Race
Sex
Home Address
Age
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
Weight
Hair
Eyes
Complexion
Characteristics
Father
Mother
Children
Sister
Brothers
Arrest Record
White Male
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
5' 9"
165
Brown, balding
Hazel
Medium, ruddy
(Deceased)
Toronto, Canada None
None
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DB Cooper-31335
2FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
July 31, 1979
Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis International Airport, was shown an airplane decal recovered in the State of Washington. advised that there is a ninety-nine per cent chance that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by D. D. Cooper. noted that the decals placed on the aircraft are bright red in lettering and that the one recovered in Washington and displayed to him appears to be more maroon.
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Minneapolis
Interviewed on 7/19/79 at St. Paul, Minnesota
File # 164-73-
by SA
Date dictated
7/25/79
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
Paul, Minnesota
File # 164-73-
by SA
Date dictated
7/25/79
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of The FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are nol lo be distribuled outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31336
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
5/9/79
home telephone number the presence of her attorney, Indiana.
(Protect_Identity), , ,Indiana,
was interviewed in
stated that during
Indiana, she became acquainted with a at that time was
(Last Name Unknown). During the stated that
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and went to
could not remember the street address that
there who allegedly
advised that he expected there at some future time.
at the time and
states that because of the
in
and also in view of the fact that he had a of his home of the
in California, Washington and Oregon, and the fact that he very closely resembles the artist's conception of D.
and
states that because of the
in
and also in view of the fact that he had a of his home of the
in California, Washington and Oregon, and the fact that he very closely resembles the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER, she felt that he possibly might be the hijacker of the Northwest Orient flight over Washington and Oregon in November, 1971.
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DB Cooper-31337FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of lconscription
8/8/79
Indiana, after being advised of the identities of as Special Agents of
.
the FBI, furnished the following information :
advised that he is presently
at Adams High School , Indiana. advised that he at Marshall School,
, Indiana, in the Fall of 1971.
also advised that he is a pilot, but has never parachuted in his life.
advised that he did
at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana,
finishing up his
.
also advised that he is a pilot, but has never parachuted in his life.
advised that he did
at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana,
finishing up his
.
furnished the following physical description of himself:
Name
Address
Indiana
Date of Birth
Height
185
5'9"
Weight
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Hazel
Scars/Marks/Tattoos
None
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Indiana
File #
IP.164-177
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DB Cooper-31340
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dale of transcription 12/4/79
tiality, Arizona, telephone
who requested strict confiden- number came to the Major Fraud Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Building, Phoenix, Arizona, and made available the following-described letters:
Letter Number 1: Dated
(no year) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
Building, Phoenix, Arizona, and made available the following-described letters:
Letter Number 1: Dated
(no year) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
Letter Number 2: Dated
(no year) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
One envelope addressed to
with a return
The letter is postmarked P.M. 15 May, 1978.
advised that she would telephonically contact SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to further explain and discusss the letters which she has made available.
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File #
Phoenix 164-571 --
2
by SA
Dale dictaled
12/4/79
.This document: conlains neither recommendalions -nor. conclusions of the -FBI .. It is,the property of the FBI ond.is looned lo your agency; il and.sils. contents .ore mol to. be^ distributed oulside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SUB E, G
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for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct a search
He also,
Frank Kanekoa, who is the sheriff for Clark County, Washington, was present during this interview.
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FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-31342 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriplion 5/16/73
Anchorage, Alaska, telephone number
A was interviewed in the presence of Anchorage Police Department, Anchorage, Alaska, in the offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Anchorage, Alaska.
advised that during the year of 1971
Anchorage,
he was Alaska, on several occasions on and/or and/or He stated that in the Fall of 1971 and in connection with
for a period
stated that during that
he came to know as recollection
with an individual whom He stated that to his
was in the State of Alaska.
advised that he found to be a very interesting and intelligent individual. He advised that was very knowledgeable about types of aircraft, aerodynamics, flight rules and regulations, speeds and
He advised that was very knowledgeable about types of aircraft, aerodynamics, flight rules and regulations, speeds and altitudes. He stated that was either a pilot and/or parachutist to his recollection. He advised that at that time there were numerous magazines and manuals relating to aircraft and flight and that during
he observed to be reading these various publications.
advised that he can recall three conversations with during this period of time wherein indicated to him that he, intended to do something spectacular and that what he did would be published in the newspapers. that he was going to hijack an aircraft and never mentioned never mentioned the fact that a plane or an airlines would be
Interviewed on 5/15/73 al Anchorage, Alaska
File # AN 164-59
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency it and ils contents are not lo be distribuled outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency it and ils contents are not lo be distribuled outside your agency.
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involved in the venture that he was discussing. advised that he merely assumed himself that since was knowledgeable about aircraft and flight operations and spent his time reading periodicals relating to that field and allegedly was a pilot and/or parachutist that whatever eventually did accomplish would in somehow be related to the aircraft field. He gathered from that money would be involved but never volunteered the source of the money. He gathers from the conversation that it would be some kind of a heist on the part of
advised that even elaborated that when he accomplished this feat that he would be known by the first initials of his first and middle name and that he intended to use the surname of explained to that in this way when his feat was publicized in the newspapers that it would be a clue to him, that had in fact accomplis hed what he had planned.
first initials of his first and middle name and that he intended to use the surname of explained to that in this way when his feat was publicized in the newspapers that it would be a clue to him, that had in fact accomplis hed what he had planned.
advised that at no time did indicate a city or state in the United States where he was planning to perform this heist.
advised that he was
in Anchorage prior to advised that to his recollection
had been
stated that upon he has neither seen nor heard from
further recalls that during some
conversations with that had indicated that at one time he had planned to rob a bank in Fairbanks, Alaska. elaborated that he intended to use a white snowmobile and wear a white sheet for clothing and would make his escape into the countryside and being camcuflaged . his chances of escape were excellent.
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advised that he believes has been released from all charges and that he is presently located in the area of Portland, Oregon, and/or Seattle, Washington.
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advised that he believes has been released from all charges and that he is presently located in the area of Portland, Oregon, and/or Seattle, Washington. He stated that apparently has
in that area. He had no further details concerning this.
advised that at the time was he was sporting a gray van dyke beard, full length, and he had a gray thick moustache at the time. Smoked cigarettes but to his recollection he did not consider to be a heavy smoker and he could not recall the brand of cigarettes that smoked at the time. It is his recollection that had very little money and could not afford cigarettes. He stated that wore reading glasses but he does not know if they were prescription or whether personally owned them
or that they were furnished by him.
to
advised that to his recollection combed his hair straight back and he cannot recall any part in the lair. He stated that was very calm and very cool and very self assured.
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that never mentioned any guns or bombs or incendiary devices or the use of same in the accomplishment of what had planned to gain notoriety.
advised that he has no background
information on other than the belief that may be from the East Coast of the United States.
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advised that
was also
witness to the conversation of and was also a concerning his plan to do something that would make newspaper headlines.
for a fact that advised that on May 11, 1973, he knows departed Anchorage, Alaska, with two female companions for Seattle, Washington. He stated that is violently opposed to law enforcement officers and he knows for a fact that would decline interview or if interviewed would knowingly and intentionally furnish false information.
advised that he is self-employed in the in Anchorage, Alaska.
He stated that is violently opposed to law enforcement officers and he knows for a fact that would decline interview or if interviewed would knowingly and intentionally furnish false information.
advised that he is self-employed in the in Anchorage, Alaska.
identified a photograph of
FBI number as being identical to the
who was and about whom the above information was furnished.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
2/14/80
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WXIA TV, 1611 West Peachtree Street, furnished the following information:
He made available an original letter which is typewritten and addressed to him, dated December 31, 1979, which is signed D. B. Cooper.
He also made available the envelope containing this letter and a 3 x 5 card which was enclosed with the letter and bearing the numbers "5346225496754."
He stated that he received this letter several weeks ago and felt upon reading the letter that the writer was not actually D. B. Cooper, a skyjacker, and he based this assumption on the fact that the writer stated the skyjacking occurred in 1969, which is erroneous.
Cooper, a skyjacker, and he based this assumption on the fact that the writer stated the skyjacking occurred in 1969, which is erroneous. He stated that he was making this letter available in view of the recent publicity concerning D. B. Cooper.
Xerox copies of this letter and the envelope and 3 x 5 card are as follows :
S 16-1-51-8292

2/13/80 Atlanta, Georgia	AT 164-642 Flle #
Investigation on
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUBS: E, GJ, M, Q
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Date of transcription
2/14/80
University, home address
telephone number
work telephone number
Tena Bar
was interviewed following in Vancouver, Washington, where portions of $20 bills had been found. These $20 bills were among the money furnished a person identifying himself as D.
home address
telephone number
work telephone number
Tena Bar
was interviewed following in Vancouver, Washington, where portions of $20 bills had been found. These $20 bills were among the money furnished a person identifying himself as D. B. COOPER during a 1971 airplane high- jacking attempt. was interviewed by SA
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advised that he found the beach area in the vicinity where the money was found to be in approximately four different layers. These layers consisted of an upper sand layer, a post dredging sand layer, a clay lump (dredge) sand layer, and below that an older sand layer. The upper layer con- sisted of six inches to eight inches of reworked beach sand and is the sand which contained the fragments and bundles of the recovered money. This sand also contained soda pop cans and other debris, which were not severely damaged or rusted. The post dredging sand contained older soda pop cans, rusted nails and spikes, and other rusted artifacts, which were in a much more deteriorated condition. The clay lump (dredge) sand was a mix- ture of course sand and fragments of organic clay material, ranging from one inch to five inches in size.
The clay lump (dredge) sand was a mix- ture of course sand and fragments of organic clay material, ranging from one inch to five inches in size. Based on U.S. Corps of Engineering records which reflect that they dredged the Columbia River at this site in 1974, in all probability, was deposited during that 1974 dredging. The older sands, which were light in color and uniform in texture and which were found below the clay lump sand, were deposited prior to the 1974 dredging.
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Based on the condition of the money through observation, advised that the money was probably washed into the location where it was found by natural river flow and was probably placed at the location of Tena Bar during the last rise in the Columbia River in the past two or three months.
washed into the location where it was found by natural river flow and was probably placed at the location of Tena Bar during the last rise in the Columbia River in the past two or three months.
Investigation on
2/13/80
at Vancouver, Washington File. # PD 164-41 - 1793.
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,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, telephone number was advised of the identities of the interviewing agents and that he was being interviewed regarding the Northwest Airlines skyjacking on November 24, 1971.
He advised that he was employed at Samsonite Luggage in Denver, Colorado, from through as a He left Denver around October, 1971 and returned to his Minnesota, where he lived with with the Police Department.
He stated that he has been
and is currently
He added that he has never been in the military, has no parachuting experience,
He stated that he has been
and is currently
He added that he has never been in the military, has no parachuting experience, he does not smoke or drink more than an occasional beer, is fairly mechanical, has a Lutheran religious background, is of nationality, and has no speaking accent.
stated that he has never flown over or traveled in the Pacific Northwest area.
He advised that he has been employed as for the past eight years by Scheurer Realty, Inc., 4029 Harriet Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The following information was obtained through observation and interview:
Interviewed on 3/3/80 ot Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis-
File #
164-73
SA SA
Dale dictated
3/4/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency: ") it and ils contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency,
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Date of transcription
4/23/80
Charlotteville, Virginia,
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
4/23/80
Charlotteville, Virginia,
telephone number € furnished the following information relating to the D. B. Cooper Skyjacking case under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI) . viewed a television program entitled "In Search Of" which is broadcast weekly on Sunday nights. She noted one of the recent broadcasts reviewed the D.B. Cooper Skyjacking case and in the presentation a composite picture of Cooper, made from information furnished by witnesses was displayed.
John stated the composite picture was without question in her mind a picture of Scott Mazey/who died in Scottsdale, Arizona, of a heart attack, in November, 1974. related she was
and whom
she believes is currently residing with Tempe, Arizona, John Scott Maze. related John Scott Maze, at the time of his death, resided in a trailer home at 1149 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, Arizona.
related John Scott Maze, at the time of his death, resided in a trailer home at 1149 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, Arizona. She noted that John Scott Maze had been employed by AiResearch, Phoenix, Arizona, as an engineer for twenty years prior to being fired in the middle 1960's for being an alcoholic.
She continued after he was fired, he never held any meaningful employment to her knowledge up to his death. She added after he was fired, he used to disappear for two or three months at a time and just go out into the wilderness of Oregon and the state of Washington to be by himself.
She noted he was a "real loner" and had as little to do with other people as he could.
SUPO
Interviewed on 4/11/80 at Charlottesville;
Virginia
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Date of transcription
4/23/80
Charlottesville, Virginia, was shown four artists' composites, two black and white and two colored, depicting the individual known as D. B. Cooper who skyjacked Northwest Orient Flight Number 305 on November 24, 1971. viewed the four artists' composites and stated in her judgment, the black and white artist's composite without the sunglasses looks just like John Scott Mazes/ who died of a heart attack in November, 1974, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 59.
She noted in addition to the information she furnished to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 11, 1980, John Scott Maze did smoke cigarettes of the filter type but she could not recall the brand.
She also noted he was always extremely polite, even to her whom he did not care for at all.
She noted the composite she identified as looking just like John Scott Maze, looked like him without the "David Niven" type
She noted the composite she identified as looking just like John Scott Maze, looked like him without the "David Niven" type mustache he always wore.
She also recalled he alwas talked at a low modulation as he had an adversity towards loud noise. She added, she talks loud and that was one of the things Maze did not like about her.
advised she has papers and photographs stored away and if she locates anything which would be of further value to the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning Maze, she will contact the interviewing Agent and 'furnish it to him.
In conclusion she stated in her judgment, the composite picture she identified is a picture of John Scott Maze, and Maze's .complexion was even more tan than the complexion depicted in the colored composites when she last saw Maze in person in 1972.
Interviewed on 4/14/80 at Charlottesville, Virginia File # RH 164-167 SE, 164-81 SUB b6 b7C
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Date) Dictated 4/16/80
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
May 2, 1980
commonly known as
number
home telephone 9 Apex, North Carolina, work telephone number appeared
at the Raleigh, North Carolina, Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where she was advised of the official identity of the interviewing agent and thereafter furnished the following information:
said a few evenings ago, she was watching a television program entitled "In Search of" and viewed a composite photograph of a man being sought for the hijacking of an airplane about ten years ago in the Northwestern United States. stated the program stated the man used the name "D. B. COOPER" and parachuted out of the airplane. said the composite photograph resembled her
said that on
at Pueblo, Colorado, which is said she first met during July, 1961,
while they both were Colorado.
said the composite photograph resembled her
said that on
at Pueblo, Colorado, which is said she first met during July, 1961,
while they both were Colorado. in Pueblo, that
said on March 14, 1962, and advised
that in January or February, 1962, she and moved to Parker, Arizona, where they both was owned by
which than and looked after
said was older
advised that the
lived in Tucson, Arizona.
stated in Parker, Arizona, she returned to Pueblo, Colorado, for a short while before taking a job in Northern California. said she worked for .
California, as a in the Northwestern United
at various
States.
stated visited her at some of the
in 1963.
stated she last saw in 1963 in Yuma, Arizona, where he was in jail, probably on a said she visited in jail and later saw him on the street there where he told her he had been released.
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at Raleigh, N.C.
File #
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Date dictated
5/1/80
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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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stated that shortly after showed her a
should
and told her that she and threatened her with physical
harm if she were to do so. said she did when was not around and found contained therein a number of photographs showing in airplanes with parachutes on his back. said she never knew to have parachuted said and that he never talked about parachuting. said he had been in the Korean War and that he refused to talk much about his experience. said was
the Korean
War.
of Pueblo, stated she did not said that shortly after rented a furnished house in the Colorado, using the name know why used the first name of for this transaction.
which is the only provided the interviewing agent with two pages she said she tore out of thing she stated these pages contain the handwriting of both and herself.
which is the only provided the interviewing agent with two pages she said she tore out of thing she stated these pages contain the handwriting of both and herself.
provided the following description of based on her recollection as well as information contained on pages, which is unverified:
Name :
Sex :
Race :
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Build:
Hair:
Eyes : Facial Hair:
Complexion; Occupation :
Male White
5 feet 9 inches - 6 feet 180 pounds Thin, had tapeworm at one time.
Dark brown or black, worn in various styles from "duck tail" to crew cut which he changed frequently. Unrecalled, possibly blue. Occasionally wore waxed handlebar mustache .
Average
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Dress :
Liked to dress well, conservatively.
Tattoos :
Habits :
Heavy smoker, favored Lucky Strike cigarettes.
Military Serial Number : United States Marines
First Wife:
Last known to be residing in St.
Tattoos :
Habits :
Heavy smoker, favored Lucky Strike cigarettes.
Military Serial Number : United States Marines
First Wife:
Last known to be residing in St. Louis, Missouri, in
Son:
Brother :
had
red hair.
Brother's Wife:
Parents :
Never mentioned by
Other :
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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stated that he knows absolutely nothing of the above hijacking other then what he had read in the newspaper. stated that he is not the individual who had used the name Dan Cooper in this incident.
he had been working as a stated that, to the best of his recollection,
at Mare Island in California in November of 1971. He continued to work there until he was
said that he could provide no further information regarding his activities at that time since it was so
He continued to work there until he was
said that he could provide no further information regarding his activities at that time since it was so long ago.
The following description was obtained from observation and interview:
Name
Address
Ryde, California
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of birth Hair Eyes Height
Gray (salt and pepper)
Blue
5'11"
175
Weight Glasses Pecularities
Yes, prescription glasses
Investigation on
5/9/80
at Ryde, California
Flle #
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Aves
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by
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Date dictated
5/9/80
This document contums meiner recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 2/27/79 6 was interviewed at the place of his employment where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents and the purpose of the interview he provided the following information:
advised that while in the U.
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 2/27/79 6 was interviewed at the place of his employment where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents and the purpose of the interview he provided the following information:
advised that while in the U.S. Navy and he was assigned as an with the U.S. Navy and as a with the U.S. Air with Force. He stated that he was assigned with a the U. S. Navy where he did routine maintenance He stated while with the U.S. Air Force he was also assigned in
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advised that he has had no experience in the military or in subsequent civilian life with parachuting other than limited training while in the U.S. Navy where he was dropped from a distance of 100 feet by rope with a parachute harness and practice releasing the harness after hitting the water.
advised that he has never smoked and commented that smoke is an irritant to him in any confined area. He further commented that to smoke and no smoking is allowed in his residence.
at advised that he moved to his current residence Colorado, in February of
1970, and has been employed at AMAX Mine, Henderson, Colorado from June 2, 1965, to present.
at advised that he moved to his current residence Colorado, in February of
1970, and has been employed at AMAX Mine, Henderson, Colorado from June 2, 1965, to present. He stated that he was employed with AMAX at a salary of approximately per year and currently makes approximately
per year. He recalled the sale price of his current residence to have been approximately and stated that he financed the house utilizing the GI bill. He stated that his initial house payments were approximately per month. He
stated since his employment with AMAX,
in the Denver area.
Interviewed on
2/21/79
at
TỪ derson, Colorado
File #
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AMAX, Inc. ,
was contacted at the AMAX Mine where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents, provided
,
was contacted at the AMAX Mine where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents, provided the following information:
made available personnel file of review of which reflected the following infor-
mation:
Initial employment application, dated June 1, 1965 reflects that giving address of Colorado, and described as a White Male, born , 5'8 1/2" tall, 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Social Security Account Number . listed education as
a graduate of , and as having attended the for a period of one year. lists
experience as an from
and with the
Military service number is listed as and discharge listed as honorable.
Prior employment in addition to the aforementioned is listed as Offshore Navigation, New Orleans, Louisiana as of 1961; as an
from June of 1961 through December with Boeing Aircraft
Seattle, Washington from December of 1961, through October of 1964; and as
Colorado, from January of 1965, through April of 1965.
Further review of applicant's personnel file reflected that on October 27, 3.
Washington from December of 1961, through October of 1964; and as
Colorado, from January of 1965, through April of 1965.
Further review of applicant's personnel file reflected that on October 27, 3.971, an accident report was filed by indicating that a
and that on November 1, 1971,
Colorado.
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Date dictated
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Date of transcription
5/27/80
Buffalo, New York, telephone number was advised as to the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature of the inquiry, that being the information he had regarding NORJAK. stated that on May 21, 1980,
in regards to a local employment.
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advised that in January, 1980, he was hitchhiking on Route 5, going towards Seattle, Washington, during a snow storm. At that time, an unidentified white male driving a late model stopped to give him a ride. This white male could only be described as being in his mid 40's and having
and the unidentified white male pro- ceeded to the Seattle area until they came to an unidentified body of water. At this point and the unidentified white male proceeded to take a motorboat to
On
a log cabin in which the unidentified white male apparently resided.
Once inside, the unidentified white male showed a parachute with the word NASA written across it. The unidentified white male then proceeded to tell a story of how several years earlier he had hijacked an un- identified plane for $1,000,000. The unidentified white male further explained that after receiving the $1,000,000, he parachuted from the plane. At that point, stated
that the unidentified white male showed large amounts of cash, which believed to be close to $1,000,000.
At that point, stated
that the unidentified white male showed large amounts of cash, which believed to be close to $1,000,000. Before retiring for the night, the unidentified white male showed a newspaper clipping giving an account of the aforementioned hijacking in which a photograph of the perpe- trator of this hijacking was shown. The photograph stated was that of the unidentified white male in the room with him.

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was given $100 by the unidentified white male the following day and was transported from by boat. At this point, stated he continued his hitchhiking across the country and has not seen nor heard from the unidentified white male again.
At this point, stated he continued his hitchhiking across the country and has not seen nor heard from the unidentified white male again.
stated one of the reasons he believed was the fact that he related other truthful stories in which admitted
stated both his demeanor and itself indicated truthfulness.
advised that he was interested in any reward being offered for the above-mentioned unidentified white male. then concluded the interview by supplying Special Agent with an eight-page and advised that he would be willing to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in any way possible.
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Buffalo, New York, telephone number was advised as to the identities of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the inquiry, that being the whereabouts of
and provided the following information:
worked for for one day but was and an inadequate
fired because of a work performance. only known address is 
Buffalo, New York.
the whereabouts of
and provided the following information:
worked for for one day but was and an inadequate
fired because of a work performance. only known address is 
Buffalo, New York.
was unable to provide any further information.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
6/6/80
Buffalo.
New York, telephone
date of birth , Social Security Account Number , was advised as to the identities of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the inquiry, that being any information he may have in regards to an airplane hijacking on the west
date of birth , Social Security Account Number , was advised as to the identities of the interviewing Agents and the nature of the inquiry, that being any information he may have in regards to an airplane hijacking on the west coast and provided the following information:
He was hitchhiking near Seattle, Washington in November, 1979. It was the day following a blizzard and there was a lot of snow on the ground. He was on what he believed to be Route 17 heading towards the city when he was picked up by a white male in a big blue late model car he thought to be a
.
He described this white male as being in his late 40's or early 50's and having salt and pepper, wavy hair, dark skin and a mustache and goatee. He was further described as having a thin build, being about 5'10" and having a
stated he does not remember the man's name but thought he was well spoken although he was intoxicated at the time he picked him up. After the unidentified white male picked up, they proceeded down Route 17 until they came to Denny's Restaurant.
This Dennys was located near 136th or 137th Streets within Seattle proper. The restaurant was further described as being very close to a college campus.
This Dennys was located near 136th or 137th Streets within Seattle proper. The restaurant was further described as being very close to a college campus.
After eating at Dennys,
and the unidenti- fied white male proceeded to this man's home. It was approx- imately away from Dennys. stated the
exit from Route) 17 was a
male's home was located approximately + The unidentified white from this exit. said there were not many houses on the street and between the exit and the unidentified white male's home in the was a yard. Both the
and the unidentified white male's home
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were located on the right side of the street as you headed away from the freeway.
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were located on the right side of the street as you headed away from the freeway.
The unidentified white male's home was described as a two-floor home with an attached garage. The garage had a Genie door opener. The house was light in color and definitely not made of brick. It was about 20 - 30 years old. The house had a
The inside of the home had a The only
occupant other than the unidentified white male was an old girl with long black hair.
Once inside the home, the unidentified white male brought in from the trunk of the car a box of money. This money was in packs and was wrapped with beige masking tape. The unidentified white male then offered a drink and told him a story of how he robbed something, then hijacked a plane about one and one-half years ago (as of November, 1979) and then exited the plane by parachuting from it. The uniden- tified white male then showed a parachute with the following inscription: NASA I. The unidentified white male then showed newspaper clippings relating a similar story.
The uniden- tified white male then showed a parachute with the following inscription: NASA I. The unidentified white male then showed newspaper clippings relating a similar story. These newspaper clippings had no photographs.
said he believed it was the same man be- cause the unidentified white male was drunk when he was re- lating the story and because he showed the parachute and the box filled with packets of money.
stated at this point he asked to have. The unidentified white male then proceeded to drive back to Route 17, where he would continue to hitchhike across the country. As they left, however, the unidentified white male commented he lived only from the Air Force Base in Seattle. The unidentified white male gave a brand new $100 bill and left him on Route 17. This is the last time saw the unidentified white male.
At the conclusion of the interview, SA
showed an artist conception of D. B. Cooper marked SE 164-81 (146) LAI. said it looked just like the unidentified white male he spoke of except the man he met had wavier hair, had a mustache and goatee, had a and thicker eyebrows.
said it looked just like the unidentified white male he spoke of except the man he met had wavier hair, had a mustache and goatee, had a and thicker eyebrows.
It should be noted that during the course of the interview seemed incapable of holding a train of thought and at times rambled. had at the outset of the in- terview, admitted to
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcriptlon
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Charles E. May, residing at the Howell House, Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, voluntarily appeared at the Atlanta Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and furnished the following information:
May was exhibited an artist's conception photograph of D.B. Cooper, at which point he stated that he had seen that photograph before and identified the photograph as D.B. Cooper.
He stated that in the past, people have indicated to him his likeness to Cooper; however, he denied any knowledge of that matter.
May furnished the following information regarding himself, during the interview, stating that at the specific time of
May furnished the following information regarding himself, during the interview, stating that at the specific time of the hijacking involving D.B. Cooper he was in a travel status, travelling to Joliet, Illinois, and Dover, New Jersey, as he was employed by the U. S. Army at Chattanooga, Tennessee, as Chief Engineer.
May furnished the following descriptive data regarding himself:

Name :	Charles E. May
Race :	White
Sex:	Male
Date of Birth:	September 16, 1935
Place of Birth:	Davis County, Iowa
Height:	5'4" tall
Weight:	150 pounds
Eyes :	Blue
Hair :	Brown
Residence :	Howell House Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia
Telephone Number :	659-8622
Employment :	Self-employed

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File #
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Date
House Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia
Telephone Number :	659-8622
Employment :	Self-employed

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File #
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Parents:	William Elmer May
Des Moines, Iowa; Nellie Francis May Des Moines, Iowa
Brothers:
Social Security	(Addresses Unknown)
Account Number :	478-34-4768
Residence in
June, 1971:	Country Club Apartments north side of lake at Chattanooga,
Tennessee;
July, 1971:	Apartments located near Interstate 75 (I-75) and a new hospital which was under construction at that time, residing at these apartments for approximately one year.
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Parents:	William Elmer May
Des Moines, Iowa; Nellie Francis May Des Moines, Iowa
Brothers:
Social Security	(Addresses Unknown)
Account Number :	478-34-4768
Residence in
June, 1971:	Country Club Apartments north side of lake at Chattanooga,
Tennessee;
July, 1971:	Apartments located near Interstate 75 (I-75) and a new hospital which was under construction at that time, residing at these apartments for approximately one year.

May consented to photographs being made of himself, and he furnished a resume regarding himself, a copy of which is attached hereto:
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RESUME : C E May Box 1416 Atlanta, GA 30301: Tel: 404-659-8622
JOB OBJECTIVE: Contract engineering and consulting assignments where can
utilize experience and background.
made of himself, and he furnished a resume regarding himself, a copy of which is attached hereto:
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RESUME : C E May Box 1416 Atlanta, GA 30301: Tel: 404-659-8622
JOB OBJECTIVE: Contract engineering and consulting assignments where can
utilize experience and background.
BRIEF QUALIFICATIONS: Broad industrial facilities project management experience
in petroleum and chemical industries. Some environmental and gov't
regulatory experience. BSCHE, Iowa State U of Sci & Tech
EXPERIENCE :
Self Employed, Atlanta, GA
Aug 1975
to
OWNER-OPERATOR - Miscellaneous design, manufacturing, distribution,
and' service business.
Present:
June 1971 to
Aug 1975 .
U S Army, Volunteer Army Ammo Plu, Chattanooga, TN
CHIEF ENGINEER - Top technical authority and advisor to; Commander:
Evaluated operating contractor's engineering, program, projects;
initiated new projects and methods. Environmental Coordinator for.
planty monitored pollution abatement and dealt withi regulatony agencies.
Nov: 1969
to
Nov. 1970
Union Carbide Corp,, South Charleston,, WV
PROJECT ENGINEER - Defined scope,, estimated costi,, controlled job: fon projects in polyethylene plant, gas separation plant, eto.
1970
Union Carbide Corp,, South Charleston,, WV
PROJECT ENGINEER - Defined scope,, estimated costi,, controlled job: fon projects in polyethylene plant, gas separation plant, eto.
June 1968 USS Chemicals Diw of U S Steel, Pittsburgh, PA
to
Nov. 1969
PROJECT ENGINEER - Project manager on. majon capitali projects in area of plastics. Responsible for scope validity and adherence to scope.
March. 1966 to
June 1968
General' Electric Silicone Productis Depti, Waterfond, NY PROJECT ENGINEER - Responsible for physical design and: construction of new facilities, detailed design and construction supervision. Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO PROCESS ENGINEER - Responsible for process design. of synthetic fiber. facilities; flowsheets, P&I diagrams, layouts, scopes of work.
May 1964: to March: 1966 March 1960 tio May 1964
Shell: Oil Company, Houston, TX
GAS ENGINEER - Corrosion. control,, plant engineer, plant stantup, construction inspection, production training program.
July 1957 to Arabian American Oil Co, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Study and planning; work in head office staff group.
July 1957 to Arabian American Oil Co, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Study and planning; work in head office staff group. Sep 1959 Production, refinery, community, and support facilities.
EDUCATION : BSChE,, 1957 - Iowa State U of Sci & Tech, Amess, Iowa. Tau: Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Several' short courses in computer programming,. geology, corrosion control, operationa research/systems analysis, eto.
Permanent Mail Address:
C E May
Box 428
Houston, TX 77001.
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furnished the following information: advised that he was employed as a during the time that Jack Scott Farmer was employed by the Nevada Lodge as a craps dealer, during the years 1968 and 1969. He was aware that in August, 1969, Farmer was reported missing and presumed drowned. stated that he had no reason to believe that this report and presumption was not correct.
He was aware that in August, 1969, Farmer was reported missing and presumed drowned. stated that he had no reason to believe that this report and presumption was not correct.
stated that he recalled Farmer having discussed skin diving with him in Lake Tahoe several days prior to the disappearance, Farmer relating the precautions necessary to dive in Lake Tahoe. He recalled that Farmer had served as a skin diving instructor on a part-time basis during his employment. stated that he was not aware of any skydiving abilities possessed by Farmer, and could not recall any discussions relating to skydiving with Farmer.
advised that Farmer rode a motorcycle and frequently carried with him on the motorcycle a small dog. Farmer was known for his unorthodox actions at times, however, was considered a reliable employee who rarely missed work. Farmer was considered honest and was not suspected of having stolen or otherwise deprived the Nevada Lodge of any funds or money.
recalled that Farmer had been attending school at an unknown location. He did not recognize the name Garth Dunning, either as an employee or a friend of Farmer's.
recalled that Farmer had been attending school at an unknown location. He did not recognize the name Garth Dunning, either as an employee or a friend of Farmer's.
advised that he could vaguely recall having discussed Farmer approximately three months ago with an unknown person and could not recall if this person was another Nevada Lodge employee or someone from outside. He added that he would not have stated that Farmer was suspected of stealing money.
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Investigation on
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advised that he recalled Jack Scott Farmer as a craps dealer who was employed at the casino from May 31, 1968 through August 9, 1969. During, or prior to his employment, Farmer had been a student at Chico State College in Chico, California. stated that during Farmer's employment, he was never suspected of cheating or otherwise stealing money from the Nevada Lodge. advised that during that time period, he was employed as a and would have been aware of any accusations against Farmer.
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relationship with
Attempts to locate an employment application for was negative, however, recalled that married another person and probably worked under her married name. produced a 3X5 card reflecting Farmer's employment dates and physical description from the employment files, whereupon it was noted the name and a telephone number of This number may have been the telephone number of 
advised that he was aware Farmer had been reported drowned with another person, and was not familiar with the name Garth Dunning.
employment files, whereupon it was noted the name and a telephone number of This number may have been the telephone number of 
advised that he was aware Farmer had been reported drowned with another person, and was not familiar with the name Garth Dunning.
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SA by	Date dictated	7/2/80

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Sheriff's Office, advised that she had located a fingerprint card for Garth Hudson Dunning, dated July 25, 1966. Also located were Applications for Work Permit pertaining to Dunning dated July 25, 1966, July 11, 1968 and July 30, 1969.
Also located were Applications for Work Permit pertaining to Dunning dated July 25, 1966, July 11, 1968 and July 30, 1969.
The original fingerprint card and copies of the work applications were furnished to Special Agent
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Investigation on
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Bank, 801 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington, advised that she has handled most of the wire transfers for Robert N. Bishop and recognizes his voice when he calls on the phone. The first trans- fers in 1976 from Bishop's savings account were to a bank in Alaska (name unrecalled), and then later to the D. C. National Bank, 1801 K Street Northwest, Washington D.
The first trans- fers in 1976 from Bishop's savings account were to a bank in Alaska (name unrecalled), and then later to the D. C. National Bank, 1801 K Street Northwest, Washington D. C., attention
, for deposit to the account of "Officer's Service Club" number 264-002-3.
said the last transfer was for $666 on 8/4/80, and this time Bishop siad he wanted his savings reduced to a $5 balance. Bishop requested the money be wired to the D.C . National Bank, for him to pick up upon presentation of proper identification.
further advised that Bishop had provided his ad- dress to over the phone as being 1644 21st Street North- west, Washington D. C.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SUB 988,6 1
Date of transcription
August 18, 1980
Rainier
National Bank, 810 Main
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Date of transcription
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Rainier
National Bank, 810 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington, was pro- vided with a "Certificate of Compliance with the right to Finan- cial Privacy Act of 1978" dated 8/8/80; "Formal written request for financial records" dated 8/8/80; and a court order dated 8/8/80 from U. S. Magistrate Gilbert H. Kleweno, Vancouver, Washington, authorizing a 90 day delay in notification of Robert Ned Bishop and prohibiting the Rainier National Bank from dis- closer to Bishop for 90 days. The above three documents all pertain to accounts of Robert Ned Bishop.
then provided records which indicated that Robert N. Bishop, General Delivery, Evergreen Hotel, room 210 Vancouver, Washington, opened checking account number 012-250 5402 on 4/6/73 by depositing a government check in the amount of $542. His Social Security Number was listed as 531-14-1672, and occupation as Dog Trainer. The account was placed in the inactive files on 12/11/75 due to inactivity with a balance of $42.
His Social Security Number was listed as 531-14-1672, and occupation as Dog Trainer. The account was placed in the inactive files on 12/11/75 due to inactivity with a balance of $42.31.
advised that 10/13/76, Bishop started a savings account number 0120511535, by transferring the balance of $34.81 from the inactive checking account. His address given at that time was, in care of Juneau, Alaska. Date of birth was listed as 9/11/22 in Alaska; mother's maiden name as Swanson; occupation, retired; local address at the Olympia Hotel.
Records indicate regular monthly deposits by govern- ment checks starting in November 8, 1976, with $730 and in- creasing to $945 as 5/30/80. Withdrawals of one or more per month have been made by wire transfer ranging from $14 to $1,003.
advised that she opened both the checking and savings accounts for Bishop but could only recall him as being a white male.
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Investigation on August 13, 1980 at Vancouver, Washington File # SE 164-81
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Date of transcription
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Parkersburg, W. Va., telephone interviewed at the home of her parents,
was
Marys Pike, telephone
was made aware of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature of the inquiry. She was advised that the interviewing Agent had received an anonymous telephone call from a woman on June 23, 1980, who said that Richard Armstrong resembles D. B. Cooper. advised she did not make the telephone call. She did, however, provide the following information:
advised she
on
. She said Armstrong, whom she had not was relatively new to Parkersburg. She said when she met him he was a construction worker, broke, with drinking problems. She said she
said Armstrong never said or did anything that would cause her to
believe that he had ever committed a criminal act
She said she
said Armstrong never said or did anything that would cause her to
believe that he had ever committed a criminal act in the past. She said he is a hard worker.
said she had never heard of the D. B. Cooper skyjacking incident. She said that admittedly an ex-paratrooper, would not have been capable of such a crime as that committed by Cooper.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB 987, 4 2
Date of transcription
6/30/80
Richard A. Armstrong, Bickel Trailor Court, who being made aware of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the interview, advised as follows:
Armstrong stated that he has had a continuing interest in the D.
Armstrong, Bickel Trailor Court, who being made aware of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the interview, advised as follows:
Armstrong stated that he has had a continuing interest in the D. B. Cooper affair since its occurrence because of the newsmedia conjecture that Cooper possibily was a parachutist and that he had been a paratrooper. He said that the fact of his being a former paratrooper and his resemblance to the artist conception of Cooper has brought comments from fellow construction workers, such as, "Armstrong, are you sure you are not Cooper?". When the interviewing agent advised Armstrong that he was there as a result of an anonymous phone caller, Armstrong said, "oh, the caller was probably my ex-mother-in-law!".
Armstrong commented about a recent article in the Parkersburg Newspaper which told of pieces of the extortion money being found. He said it was probably placed there as a "decoy". He asked the interviewing agent if the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had obtained fingerprints of Cooper and if the FBI were certain that Cooper had actually parachuted, instead of hiding himself on the plane.
He asked the interviewing agent if the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had obtained fingerprints of Cooper and if the FBI were certain that Cooper had actually parachuted, instead of hiding himself on the plane. Also, when the mechanics of the alleged jump were discussed, Armstrong stated that the jump was certainly possible, that the speed of the plane and the altitude of it would be no factor. He said that he, as a United States Army Paratrooper, had made 30 jumps; one jump, according to him, was made from a plane flying at 300 miles per hour.
Armstrong advised, when he was told by the interviewing agent of his similarity to Cooper, that he is not Cooper and that he had been no farther West than Iowa. He did admit, however, to considerable travel, including flying to various places, but
once had a passport to Newfoundland, , and; more recently, he said he made an application for a passport to Saudi Arabia.
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Investigation on	8/28/80	Vancouver, Washington at	SUD Q SE 164-81 - 8497 File #
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Charlottesville, Virginia, was shown four artists' composites, two black and white and two colored, depicting the individual known as D. B. Cooper who skyjacked Northwest Orient Flight Number 305 on November 24, 1971. John Scott viewed the four artists' composites and stated in her judgment, the black and white artist's composite without the sunglasses looks just like Maze, who died of a heart attack in November 1974, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 59.
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She noted in addition to the information she furnished to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 11, 1980, John Scott Maze did smoke cigarettes of the filter type but she could not recall the brand.
She also noted he was always extremely polite, even to her whom he did not care for at all.
April 11, 1980, John Scott Maze did smoke cigarettes of the filter type but she could not recall the brand.
She also noted he was always extremely polite, even to her whom he did not care for at all.
She noted the composite she identified as looking just like John Scott Maze, looked like him without the "David Niven" type mustache he always wore.
She also recalled he alwa's talked at a low modulation as he had an adversity towards loud noise. She added, she talks loud and that was one of the things Maze did not like about her. advised she has papers and photographs stored away and if she locates anything which would be of further value to the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning Maze, she will contact the interviewing Agent and furnish it to him.
In conclusion she stated in her judgment, the composite picture she identified is a picture of John Scott Maze, and Maze's complexion was even more tan than the complexion depicted in the colored composites when she last saw Maze in person in 1972.
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Date Dictated 4/16/80
This document contains neither recommendations
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Interviewed on 4/14/80 at Charlottesville, Virginia File # RH 164-167 SE 164-81 - b6 b7C
By SA
Date Dictated 4/16/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 164-81-8560- Sub Q
DB Cooper-31389 FD-302 (rev.3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
4/23/80
Charlotteville, Virginia,
telephone number * furnished the following information relating to the D. B. Cooper Skyjacking case under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI) .
John viewed a television program entitled "In Search Of" which is broadcast weekly on Sunday nights. She noted one of the recent broadcasts reviewed the D.B. Cooper Skyjacking case and in the presentation a composite picture of Cooper, made from information furnished by witnesses was displayed. stated the composite picture was without question in her mind a picture of Scott Maze, who died in Scottsdale, Arizona, of a heart attack, in November, 1974.
stated the composite picture was without question in her mind a picture of Scott Maze, who died in Scottsdale, Arizona, of a heart attack, in November, 1974. related she was
and whom
she believes is currently residing with Tempe, Arizona, John Scott Maze. related John Scott Maze, at the time of his death, resided in a trailer home at 1149 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, Arizona. She noted that John Scott Maze had been employed by AiResearch, Phoenix, Arizona, as an engineer for twenty years prior to being fired in the middle 1960's for being an alcoholic.
She continued after he was fired, he never held any meaningful employment to her knowledge up to his death. She added after he was fired, he used to disappear for two or three months at a time and just go out into the wilderness of Oregon and the state of Washington to be by himself.
She noted he was a "real loner" and had as little to do with other people as he could.
Interviewed on 4/11/80 at Charlottesville, Virginia 
File # RH 164-167 SubQ SE 164-81-8504
By SA
Date Dictated 4/14/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor
Interviewed on 4/11/80 at Charlottesville, Virginia 
File # RH 164-167 SubQ SE 164-81-8504
By SA
Date Dictated 4/14/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1.
Date of transcription
6/17/80
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, Billings, Montana, furnished the following information during a telephone call from Billings to Los Angeles, California:
(1979),
advised that approximately one year ago also known as 
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Indian now residing in Kyle, South Dakota, confided he was planning to eventually publish a book regarding his past activities and adventures and an excerpt from what was purported to be a of his forthcoming book. The excerpt was an account of
hijacking of a commercial airliner in the early 1970's using the name "Cooper." According to this document contained many details of the crime and were represented by to be in account of his own accomplishment of the hijacking.
" According to this document contained many details of the crime and were represented by to be in account of his own accomplishment of the hijacking. stated is a heavy drinker and
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shortly thereafter, made additional references to the hijacking and cautioned that no one else was aware of his proposed book and his accomplishment of this crime. was unable to recall all of the: details of the of the hijacking, but remembered there was an explanation of the planning of the crime, including use of the name "Cooper" and a reference to the perpetrator parachuting from the aircraft.
explained she did not question in any detail concerning this matter in 1979 as she was unaware at that time of a hijacking of a commerical airliner in Seattle involving a suspect using the name "Cooper" who parachuted from the plane while in flight.
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He claims to have been parachute trained in the Marine Corp and is believed to have been active in "skydiving" subsequent to his discharge from the military service.
Sub 4 164-81-8507- -1019
Investigation on, 6/9/80
at Los Angeles, California
File #
Los Angeles 164-497
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Date dictated
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DB Cooper-31394FO-302 (REV. 3-8-77]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
1
Date of transcription.
9/26/80
was contacted at his residence, which time he provided the following information :
at
Sometime during the last week of August, 1980 or the first week of September, 1980 he observed a television program entitled "In Search Of" and it probably was on a weekend when the program was broadcast on local television. The program consisted of a review of an airplane hijacking that occurred between Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington in approximately November, 1971.
The program consisted of a review of an airplane hijacking that occurred between Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington in approximately November, 1971. The name of the individual involved in the hijacking was D. B. COOPER and during the program a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER was shown.
Immediately upon viewing the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER it reminded him of an individual he had served with on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. In the past he had seen numerous newspaper articles and television programs concerning the hijacking case but had never seen a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER.
Immediately upon seeing the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER, he began looking through a photo album of the 251st Marine Fighter Squadron that he had served with. On page of the photo album he located a photograph of a who is very similar in appearances to the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER shown on the television program. He subsequently obtained a copy of a paperback book entitled "Great Unsolved Crimes" from the public library in Sidney, Montana.
He subsequently obtained a copy of a paperback book entitled "Great Unsolved Crimes" from the public library in Sidney, Montana. The book is published by Scholastic Book Services, New York City, and was written by LOUIS SOLOMON. Page four of the book contains a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER with sun glasses and is also very similar in appearances with the who served with the 251st Marine Fighter

Investigation on	9/24/80 at	Sidney, Montana SE 164-81- SS-2: BT 164-26 File #
by	SA	9/26/80 Date dictated

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DB Cooper-313961
JWon July 15, 1980,' an individual known as Officers Service Club, Washington, D.C. "(WDC), contacted the Washington Field Office (WFO) regarding an individual known, to him as Robert N.
"(WDC), contacted the Washington Field Office (WFO) regarding an individual known, to him as Robert N. Bishop who currently resides at the Club. believes Bishop to be D.B. Cooper. described Bishop as 45 to 50 years old, 5'll" to 6' tall, medium build, excellent physical condition and until recently wearing a beard. advised Bishop is an avid woodsman and a purported paratrooper. Bishop keeps to himself and it is unknown where he goes each day, however, it is believed he is unemployed.
to A photograph of several composite drawings was shown and revealed that the basic facial characteristics of Bishop were likened to those of D.B. Cooper.
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has indicated that Bishop is afraid of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and has shown great interest in the recent discovery of $3,000.
has indicated that Bishop is afraid of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and has shown great interest in the recent discovery of $3,000.00 of the original D.B. Cooper money; found in the State of Washington.
advised that Bishop currently has a female companion living at the Officers Service Club in known as . He stated that bishop has paid her rent for the past two months.
advised that Bishop sits in the lounge each morning and reads a newspaper which he purchases between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. daily.

Investigation on 7/15/80
at	Washington, D.C.
WFO
File #	164-301-7
by SA	Date dictated 7/15/80

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DB Cooper-31400 8/29/80
Date of transcription
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DB Cooper-31400 8/29/80
Date of transcription
On August 8, 1980, an individual known as
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Club, Washington, D.C. (WDC) , contacted Special Agent (SA) telephonically at the Washington Field Office (WFO) regarding an individual known to him as ROBERT N. BISHOP, who currently resides at the club. . has supplied information regarding his belief that ROBERT N. BISHOP is identical to unsub, aka D.B. COOPER.
advised that BISHOP intends to depart the United States as soon as possible to London on Pan American Airlines. He indicated that BISHOP stopped at his apartment and told him that he would be leaving the United States as soon as practically possible. advised that BISHOP reminded him that BISHOP's rent is paid until September 15 and that although he is leaving the United States, he is not disappearing from the WDC area.
BISHOP indicated to
that his present will look after his
personal effects while he is overseas.
advised that BISHOP does not want to handle his financial affairs through the Officer's Service Club in the future, therefore BISHOP asked to write a letter indicating that BISHOP had
advised that BISHOP does not want to handle his financial affairs through the Officer's Service Club in the future, therefore BISHOP asked to write a letter indicating that BISHOP had lived at the Officer's Service Club since December, 1979 and established his bonafides as a tenant.
advised that BISHOP was successful in opening his own savings account at the D.C. National Bank, NDC, and will be able to transfer money via wire on a secure, confidential basis.

Investigation on	8/8/80	Washington, D.C. at	WFO 164-301-16 File #
SA ny	Date	8/8/80
dictated

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, it is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
subQ
164-81-8532
₦ V.D. WWYL PNMLN: PRINTING ON ICE: 1980-305-750/5402
DB Cooper-31402
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On September 8. 1980,
representative, telephonically legat
advised Washington Field Office that information indicated that one Robert
1980,
representative, telephonically legat
advised Washington Field Office that information indicated that one Robert Ned Bishop, born September 11, 1922, was aboard an international aircraft that landed in London, England on August 21, 1980. His information further indicated that Bishop flew from London, England to Rotterdam, but was refused entry because he had no money. Bishop was forced to return to London however he was also refused entry for the same reason.
Bishop again tried to enter Rotterdam but was refused entry due to lack of money. He was sent back to London, and eventually sent back to New York, New York on August 22, 1980.
Investigation on
9/8/80
at Washington, D.C. File # WEO 164-301 18
by SA
Date dictated
9/8/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
SubQ 164-81-8534
DB Cooper-31403
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On September 8, 1980,
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SubQ 164-81-8534
DB Cooper-31403
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Data of transcription
9/16/80
On September 8, 1980,
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advised that was
recalled that may have traveled New York, New York,
during the later part of August. He indicated that
the New York, New York area during the later part of
from August, believes that called his
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allowed
He indicated that he suspects
also indicated that
told some of the staff employees that
seriously doubts the validity of , Washington, D.C. story.
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Investigation on 9/8/80
at Washington, D.C.
Filo # WFO 3.64-301-/
by
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SubQ
164-81-8535
DB Cooper-31404FO-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
At approximately 5:30 p.
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
At approximately 5:30 p.m. , on February 11, 1980, Vancouver, Washington, b6 b7C
telephonically contacted the below listed agent at the Portland FBI Office to advise that he had called 30 minutes earlier and had spoken to a girl in the office and had given her the serial numbers to some $20 bills that he had found, and asked her to check them to see if they were "hot". was advised that the FBI is interested in the money and was asked if it was pos- sible for him to bring the money into the office. He advised that he could and that he would appear at the Portland Office and bring the money at approximately 9:00 a.m. the following day, February 12, 1980.
At approximately 9:45 a.m., February 12, 1980, appeared at the Portland FBI Office with at which time he brought with him a small plastic sandwich baggie containing some obviously decomposed $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Immediate examination of the money disclosed that bills bearing the following serial numbers were contained within the parcel:
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Immediate examination of the money disclosed that bills bearing the following serial numbers were contained within the parcel:
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SERIAL NUMBER	YEAR
L 30706882 B	1963 A
I 02442844 A	1969
K 03654750 A	1969
I 02591811 A	1969
J 20209868 A	1963 A
L 55376548 B	1963 A
L 20301456 A	1969
L 51236377 B	1963 A
D 27112759 A	1969

related that on Sunday afternoon, February 10, 1980, approximately 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.,
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and
Investigati
1-12/80
at Portland, Oregon
File # PD 164-41 - 1810
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2/19/80
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by
Date dictated
5.59
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31405
1FD-302 [REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
Vancouver, Washington, appeared at the Portland FBI Office with at which time she furnished the following information:
and other
when their $20 bills as he helped
on Sunday afternoon, February 10, 1980, , found a parcel of decomposed
away, and was casually observing when money
was sitting on a blanket not far discovered the
all of the looked at it and handled it and they realized it was money, but they did not know where it had come from or what to do with it.
had learned from fellow employees at work about the possibility the money might have come from a skyjacking and so he called the Portland FBI Office and checked the serial numbers of some of the bills.
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SING
164-51-85-40
Investigation on
12/12/80
at Portland, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41 -1809
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Date dictated
2/19/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
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Investigation on
12/12/80
at Portland, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41 -1809
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by SA
Date dictated
2/19/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31407FD-302 (REK. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
2/14/80
Portland State
, home
University, home address
telephone number
, work telephone number
was interviewed following
៛ Tena Bar in Vancouver, Washington, where portions of $20 bills had been found. These $20 bills were among the money furnished a person identifying himself as D. B. COOPER during a 1971 airplane high- jacking attempt. was interviewed by SA of the Portland, Oregon, FBI Office.
advised that he found the beach area in the vicinity where the money was found to be in approximately four different layers. These layers consisted of an upper sand layer, a post dredging sand layer, a clay lump (dredge) sand layer, and below that an older sand layer. The upper layer con- sisted of six inches to eight inches of reworked beach sand and is the sand which
The upper layer con- sisted of six inches to eight inches of reworked beach sand and is the sand which contained the fragments and bundles of the recovered money. This sand also contained soda pop cans and other debris, which were not severely damaged or rusted. The post dredging sand contained older soda pop cans, rusted nails and spikes, and other rusted artifacts, which were in a much more deteriorated condition. The clay lump (dredge) sand was a mix- ture of course sand and fragments of organic clay material, ranging from one inch to five inches in size. Based on U.S. Corps of Engineering records which reflect that they dredged the Columbia River at this site in 1974, stated this clay layer in all probability, was deposited during that 1974 dredging. The older sands, which were light in color and uniform in texture and which were found below the clay Lump sand, were deposited prior to the 1974 dredging.
advised that in the post dredging layer, he found cross bedded course and medium sand, which in- dicated the river and river waves had worked repeatedly on this layer since 1974.
advised that in the post dredging layer, he found cross bedded course and medium sand, which in- dicated the river and river waves had worked repeatedly on this layer since 1974. The upper six inches to eight inches of re- worked beach sand is the active layer which is currently being worked by the water of the Columbia River.
Based on the condition of the money through observation, advised that the money was probably washed into the location where it was found by natural river flow and was probably placed at the location of Tena Bar during the last rise in the Columbia River in the past two or three months.
Investigation on
2/13/80
at Vancouver, Washington
File: #
PD 164-41
1793
164-81-855:22
Date dictated A 2/14/80 SVOQ b6 by
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DB Cooper-31408
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/10/80
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advised that had
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/10/80
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advised that had in the past made out an application for employment with , who was doing business as however , advised that although contacted several times by never went to work for him.
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Investigation on 3/5/80	Terrebonne, Oregon
at	-1817
File # PD 164-41
164-81-85/13
by SA	Date dictated	3/6/80	Suco	b6

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31412
b7CFD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
Vancouver, Washington, telephone contacted the below listed agent on February 13, 1980, to furnish the following information:
telephonically
She was present with
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was asked whether all of the money that was found had been turned in, and she asked what if it were not. The importance of turning in all of the money was explained to her and she stated that if there were any further money, she would attempt to obtain it and turn it in.
On February 14, 1980, telephonically
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On February 14, 1980, telephonically
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advised SA that she desired to visit the FBI Office in Portland and bring in additional bills from the ransom. An appointment was made and subsequently appeared at the Portland FBI Office and handed over an envelope containing four more of the bills bearing the following serial numbers:

SERIAL NUMBER	YEAR
G 03072381 B	1969	Sub G
L 10919321 A	1969
L 55066857 A	1969	1104-81-8544
L 32987392 A	1969
2/13-14/80
at	Portland, Oregon	PD 164-41 - 18.08.
File:#

Investigati
by SA
Date dictated
2/19/80
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DB Cooper-31413
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
2/27/79
was interviewed at the place of his
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
2/27/79
was interviewed at the place of his employment where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents and the purpose of the interview he provided the following information:
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advised that while in the U.S. Navy and
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with the U.S. Navy and as a with the U.S. Air with the U. S. Navy
Force. He stated that he was assigned with a where he did routine maintenance He stated while with the U.S.
Air Force he was also assigned in
advised that he has had no experience in the military or in subsequent civilian life with parachuting other than limited training while in the U.S. Navy where he was dropped from a distance of 100 feet by rope with a parachute harness and practice releasing the harness after hitting the water.
advised that he has never smoked and commented that smoke is an irritant to him in any confined area. He further commented that to smoke and no smoking is allowed in his residence.
advised that he has never smoked and commented that smoke is an irritant to him in any confined area. He further commented that to smoke and no smoking is allowed in his residence.
at advised that he moved to his current residence Colorado, in February of
1970, and has been employed at AMAX Mine, Henderson, Colorado from June 2, 1965, to present. He stated that he was employed with AMAX at a salary of approximately per year and currently makes approximately per year. He recalled the sale price of his current residence to have been approximately and stated that he financed the house utilizing the GI bill. He stated that his initial house payments were approximately per month. He
stated since his employment with AMAX,
in the Denver area .

Interviewed on 2/21/79 Henderson, Colorado Fite # at	DN 164-640
SA
by SA Date dictated	2/26/79

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI .. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
4/21/81
Date of transcription.
was
contanted at the Eugene, Gregon. was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview and thereafter furnished the following information:
which was hijacked by an advised that at that time
individual known as DAN COOPER
the
advised that
she recalls
:
were Seattle Police
Department examining Department
After closely advised that Seattle Police
that she could stating only
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Investigation on	4/14/81	Eugene, Oregon at	SE 164A-81 - 8567 PD 1644-41 Flle #
by SA	4/14/81 Date dictated

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and Its contents are not to be
SA	4/14/81 Date dictated

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FBI/ DOJ DB Cooper-31419FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/17/78
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office,
Kelso, Washington, provided the following information:
A few days previous, the individual by the name of a Kelso, Washington resident, having a home telephone number of provided the Sheriff's Office with a portion of a decal found by him approximately twelve miles due east of Castle Rock, Washington,, in a remote area. stumbled upon
this decal. The area where discovered this was near Toutle River Park.
A review of the decal found by revealed it was made of white plastic with dark red lettering. The decal was torn but read " .. . ergency. . it handle, aft air stair, to operate, access door, pull on re ... , .. dle. Lock wire will bre .. , .. hen handle is pulled". At the bottom of the decal where the letters and numbers BAC27DPA.
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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX " 1 The following outline is the result of many hours of research
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by live that this information will lead to the arrest and conviction of "Dan B. Cooper", and the return of the money taken. Dan B. Coopers "ILLUSIONS"
A. The public and the FBI believe the following:
1. On November 24, 1971 Northwest Orient flight 305 left Washington DC for Portland Oregon, then Seattle Washington.
On November 24, 1971 Northwest Orient flight 305 left Washington DC for Portland Oregon, then Seattle Washington.
2. Shortly before landing in Seattle a note was given to a stewardess to relay the following information to the pilot a. I have a bomb in my briefcase:
b. Do the following: Relay I will exchange all 36 passengers for $200,000 in twenty dollar bills, and 4 parachutes.
3. All the passengers, plus 2 stewardesses were released in exchange for the above.
4. Money and chutes on board, Cooper positively identified as being on board the aircraft - Aircraft now lifts off.
a. 8 fighter jets now tail the aircraft at slow speed, with ₹ the door in the tail section of the aircraft open, all the way to Reno Nevada.
1. All the fighter pilots report that no one left the aircraft b. The aircraft now lands, FBI agents and police engulf the aircraft and are convinced that Cooper did not get off the aircraft in Reno Nevada.
c. Lodigicol assumption is to assume that Cooper had to parachut off the aircraft between Seattle and Reno Nevada.
Lodigicol assumption is to assume that Cooper had to parachut off the aircraft between Seattle and Reno Nevada.
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DB Cooper-314211. The search now starts for Coopers body, and the money. a. everyone is throughly convinced that mr. Cooper is without a doubt dead.
b. 5 years later still no evidence to indicate that Cooper had indeed jumped. The money is still missing. Not one of the $20 dollar bills has ever turned up in circulation.
d. Cooper is now made a national hero, the public, and the FBI are still stumped as to the whereabouts of Cooper or the money. The following information has been abbreviated to indicate our main findings.
A. Flight 305 starts as a routine flight from Washington DC to Portland, then Seattle.
1. Mr. X dressed as himself now leaves DC for Seattle.
a. Mr. or Mrs. X upon arrival in Portland departs the aircraft with the portland passengers, even though his ticket axually reads to Seattle.
b. Mr: or MrsX now changes clothing, and now is ready to re- board the aircraft as a ticketed passenger known as Mr.
Mr: or MrsX now changes clothing, and now is ready to re- board the aircraft as a ticketed passenger known as Mr. Dan Cooper. 2. Just prior to touchdown Mr. Dan Cooper hands the stewardess a note indicating her to have the pilot to do the following:
A.I have a bomb in my briefcase have the pilot relay the following:
1. I will exchange all the passengers aboard for $200,000 and 4 parachutes.
2. The return message came that we will follow your instruc- tions as indicated if you release the passengers first.
B. Passengers were now released ay asked to do, in good faith.
DB Cooper-314221. Before the passengers were released off the aircraft the following took place as scheduled.
a. Cooper now changes back into his origional clothing of Mr. X.
1. A crewmember, most likely the 2nd officer puts on the clothing that Cooper originally had on, to complete the second part of Cooper.
2. 35 passengers, plus Mr. or Mrs, X and 2 stewardesses now de- part the aircraft, all of these people probably state that they saw Cooper on board the aircraft.
or Mrs, X and 2 stewardesses now de- part the aircraft, all of these people probably state that they saw Cooper on board the aircraft. (Actually they must have been convinced that the 2nd officer was Cooper at this point. )
3. Actually you have 2 people playing themselves, and Cooper. Mr. X plays himself, then Cooper until the plane lifts off, upon which he resumes his real idenity, creating the illusion that there are 5 people on the aircraft upon take off, when in reality only 4 are indeed aboard.
3. Money and chutes are now put upon the aircraft, and the flight now lifts off for Reno Nevada.
A. 8 fighter jets. now trail the aircraft all the way to Reno.
1. The aircraft flys at slow speed, and low with the door in the tail open to create the illusion that Cooper would indeed jumpout. . B. On the aircraft h crewmembers, not 5 - because there was no Cooper- complete the following:
1. All the evidence aboard the aircraft must be destroyed.
a. The dummy chutes, $200,000, and any other evidence is now all burned. YES I SAID THAT THEY DID INDEED BURN EVERY LAST 20 DOLLAR BILL OF THE $200,000.
The dummy chutes, $200,000, and any other evidence is now all burned. YES I SAID THAT THEY DID INDEED BURN EVERY LAST 20 DOLLAR BILL OF THE $200,000. - THE ILLUSION IS NOW COMPLETE- NO COOPER, NO MONEY, NOCHUTES, NO-EVIDENCE ARRIVES IN RENO NEVADA. -
L. Upon touchdown in Reno the fighter pilots now state that Cooper did not jump, and that nothing left that aircraft.
DB Cooper-314232. The FBI and police now engulf the aircraft, certain that Mr . Cooper is aboard. After a through search of the aircraft, and crew, they are convinced that Mr. Cooper had indeed jumped without them detecting his jump.
THE GREATEST MADIGICAL PERFORMANCE EVER HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED, WITH THE LARGEST POSSIBLE AUDINCE -THE WHOLE WORLD.
1. The crew of this aircraft were nothing but actors that were probably paid very well to put on this fine performance.
2. You must realize that the money was not the motive in this fine madigical feat, the money was no more than a mere stage prop that had to be burned to complete this fine series of illusions.
3. This shows you something about our Mr.
You must realize that the money was not the motive in this fine madigical feat, the money was no more than a mere stage prop that had to be burned to complete this fine series of illusions.
3. This shows you something about our Mr. or Mrs, Cooper. Cooper has to be a very well to do person, such as an actor, or magician. 4. In 5 years the FBI has been trying to find some evidence to indicate that Mr. Cooper jumped, and in 5 years they have not been able to prove this fact, no body, parachutes, or money has ever been found.
The above information has been presented to you to be notorized
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that have concluded, that in our opinions may lead to the arrest and conviction of Mr. or Mrs. Dan B. Cooper, 'and accomplices. Therefore Mr. X also known as Dan B. Cooper, has his name on the passenger list in the FBI files, and we have been denied permission to look at this list by the FBI. Dated at Tacoma, Washington, this 9th day of December. 1976. DB Cooper-31424 b6 b7C
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nov 25-1976 Suck The Federal Bureau of Investigation N.S. Courthouse, 620 Sul main Portland, Oregon, 97205 Dich Dyer, M.
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Dear True, Dizer ! I am sure glad to read about the Grand Jury there indicating mi. D.B. Cooper Achance & would like to see Him brought to Justice and soon Too and it Can be done now to because the Old Devil St. Peter matt 16:2628 and zia seven supposed to be angels have been overcome by The 55 Highest in Heaven and me here and this job has taken a while tão 18 years is a long time to be fighting those evil sotros and I am very happy to say that it is finished and please don't to bemy Word for it and ask for Verification of it and ask for Divine Sundance too from The Creator Dod Jehowah, The Real 3.
DB Cooper-31425Divine + Haly Inicial Inteligence, and he sure to use the word Real so you Can bypass any + all of the Old Devil? impersonator and receive the Truth for a change and theke you will be willing to use it after you get it tão, I was quien a Patentable idea 8years ago and it is much needed too that I kept getting negative answers from my Patent attorney in washington
impersonator and receive the Truth for a change and theke you will be willing to use it after you get it tão, I was quien a Patentable idea 8years ago and it is much needed too that I kept getting negative answers from my Patent attorney in washington and I finally decided that the Old Devil was behind this action so this is when I Volunteered to overcome him but Twithin a day or two Temos who is one of The Seven Spirits of Dod let me know that the Devil hand keven angels who had to be overcome too so I Quietly accepted it and have been working on it ques since but it is now finished and this Skyjacher Can be brought to justice now because I get pertinent information from the 55 Christian Clete in Heaven , my Heaven Connection.) so Hioreal name
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the man who murdered Senator Percys Daughter in Las Vegas, Kanada.
and the is armed and should be Considered dangerous and the knife thisman used. has never been found as yet and I believe that it is in a dematerialized state some place and the reason that Cooper never left any cleaning in because when He left the Plane with the money The Old Devil + Hing Sister & His Trefahne demater iglized Him & the money and whiched Him through the air all the way across the
DB Cooper-31427 W.S, a them to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and set Him down in His own back yard then materialized Hing of the money again and you have a perfect Crime almost they didn't Count on my friends in the Spirit would giving me this information try Divine A Hill Quide Was Venus One of The Seven Spirits of God and I
of the money again and you have a perfect Crime almost they didn't Count on my friends in the Spirit would giving me this information try Divine A Hill Quide Was Venus One of The Seven Spirits of God and I would like to bed She was a very Good one too, so Surgently suggest that both these men be brought in for a questioning and given Lie Detector Lepto plus Truth Serum and have Confessions listed up for them to sign when they admit their guilt, also of have written about a dozen letters Volunteering information about Certain Crimes to the train officein Washington D.c. and a female Employees there has been intercepting them and hiding them in the " File and Her name is
b6 so please Call Fyr, Clarencemi, Kelley and tell Him about this and find those letters and act on them and that everyone Tubo is given a Lie Detector
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from Her Home in Cast Seattle, Washington and there is a $19,000,00 reward for them this man works at a Feed Lot (milburn) 38% miles from Deming on Route 26, this is near Hatch, New mexico.
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in this area lives the man who can't the Bomb through the mail and Killed a Judge
John & Lawless el Pasco Washington, 8 $100000 goreward
and & b7 b6 His name is have heard Ao mame Mentioned of the Farmers market Here and they also sell Powder Were too, heard His name mentioned in the Feed + Seed section. also in this area of arizona & Texas is the Outlets for a gang of Indian Jewelry Thieves who stole Indian Jewelry at albuquerque Pneu mex. there p à 25,000,00 reward for this one them about three monthslater
DB Cooper-3142976- at Santa Fe, new Mexico; them about 3 months later at San Francisco, California, then about 3 months flater at Truth and Consequences, hear Chierico, these People should be brought to Justice too and just as soon as it is intelegently possible and if you send Someone here I quill give thank the manes and show them the locations of most ofthis Outleto, one is in ElPaso, Texas and trio Que in arizona and three
as it is intelegently possible and if you send Someone here I quill give thank the manes and show them the locations of most ofthis Outleto, one is in ElPaso, Texas and trio Que in arizona and three in new mexico not in this area. There is one thunderes in El Paso, Texas. tão and two murderers in anthony, new mexico there is a small reward for these three through the El Paso, Herald Past (Paper), I have turned them in there but evidently no action has been taken, the Silver Dimes that were staten on the East Coast are of the Domburg mint at Tuwestport, Connecticut. There is two million Dollars in Stolen money buried at Central argyle nova Scotia. from a Brinks money Junck Robbery at Boston Ibelieve and I am waiting right now for The Good Land Jesus Christ and His angels to come to pick up the Devil and His
DB Cooper-31430seven supposed to be angels and any other hidden enemies here and start processing them a good riddance To So Please Call For Kelley and give Him the information and that b6 should be charged with Obstructing Justice and Obtaining money under false pretenses - believe, also Ibelieve that the Devil has threatened lots of Law enforcement People with Death if they
give Him the information and that b6 should be charged with Obstructing Justice and Obtaining money under false pretenses - believe, also Ibelieve that the Devil has threatened lots of Law enforcement People with Death if they do their Jobs and Some F. B. Q People are among them too, so they have to be told that the Devil has been overcome & His angelo and that The Creator God Jehovah has Control over them and they can now do their Jobs with out any interference from the evil ones .
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SubR 164-81-72-2-8915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 February 3, 1976
Mr. Mel Davidson 7308 Muirwood Avenue Boise, Idaho
' Dear Mr. Davidson :
Thank you for your note expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the FBI is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
At the present time I can think of nothing for you to do that would aid us, however, if you have any specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the FBI and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your note and interest in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Philip.T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 32- 164-81 (4)
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DB Cooper-31436915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 February 3, 1976
Mr. Mel Davidson 7308 Muirwood Avenue Boise, Idaho
Dear Mr. Davidson:
Thank you for your note expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade.
Davidson:
Thank you for your note expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the FBI is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
At the present time I can think of nothing for you to do that would aid us, however, if you have any specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the FBI and provide that information to then.
Thank you again for your note and interest in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 3 - 184-81 (4)
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from bears Cashier-12-12-15 With an unusual + on right-side, Face up, which, Ispent at albertsono os grand Central But, Banked here, so far. Ineed-other data also, Do I do Some Investigation albergo + people, Hans an Got for it. So, if Ican do any good-will call Immel, I'm of Forest Service part Bwinter.
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DB Cooper-31442Budget Rent a Car
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DB Cooper-31443OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11. UNITED STATES VERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/9/76
FROM :
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SUBJECT:
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On 12/12/75, Seattle, Washington, provided the attached letter to Special Agent CHARLES FARRELL of the Seattle Division.
The writer of the attached letter is obviously confused and the letter itself does not make any sense.
No further investigation will be conducted con- cerning this particular aspect of captioned crine at this time and this information is filed in the miscellaneous letter file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-31449OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY $973 EDITION GSA FPMR (45 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES O FERNMENT Memorandum
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DATE:
1/9/76
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1/9/76
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The writer of the attached letter is obviously confused and the letter itself does not make any sense.
No further investigation will be conducted con- cerning this particular aspect of captioned crime at this time and this information is filed in the miscellaneous letter file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-31450 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOV NMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
DATE: 12/12/75
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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BUfile 164-2111
RE:
SUB R - MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS
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The Kansas City Division is requested to check
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Missouri
The Kansas City Division is requested to check
thene indices concerning
and advise Seattle
what action deemed appropriate concerning the information
contained in the enclosed letter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Suck 164-81-6781OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR 141 CFR1 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVI' NMENT
Memorandum
TO
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
DATE: 12/12/75
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE:
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Enclosed for the Kansas City Division is one (1) copy of a letter received by the Seattle Division from the
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The Kansas City Division is requested to check there indices concerning and advise Seattle what action deemed appropriate concerning the information contained in the enclosed letter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Suck 164-81-6781Special Agent in Charge FBI 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington - 98174
Dear Sir:
I am writing to you regarding the article that appeared in the "Enquirer Magazine" about the sky- jacker who escaped with $200,000 cash.
I have been
If I pray and ask the Lord to give me an answer, he always tells me; even in natural matters such as this.
The Lord has told me the man's name you are looking for, his street address and city; and also the location of the money; so if you want me to help you, I would be more than happy to talk with you about this case or any other case.
Thank you for your kind attention to this letter.
Sincerely yours,
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DB Cooper-31459DB Cooper-31460915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 December 12, 1975
Dear
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DB Cooper-31459DB Cooper-31460915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 December 12, 1975
Dear
Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investi- gation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
If you have any other specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
1. - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81)
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DB Cooper-31461
SulP 164-81-6779915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 93174 December 12, 1975
Dear
Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal bureau of Investi- gation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
As you know, the Federal bureau of Investi- gation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
If you have any other specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee (3 - Seattle (164-81)
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Subp 164-81-6749015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 08174 December 11, 1975
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Dear
Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in the investigation of the D. D. Cooper affair. Essentially all of the details in the November 25 Inquirer article are correct and complete.
As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated. If you have any speci- fic information of value, please do not hesitate to contact the Vancouver Resident Agency in Vancouver, Washington, and provide that information to the Special Agent that works
If you have any speci- fic information of value, please do not hesitate to contact the Vancouver Resident Agency in Vancouver, Washington, and provide that information to the Special Agent that works in that office.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Bacher Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee (3 - Seattle (164-81)
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DB Cooper-31463
Sut-R 164-81-6771915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 December 11, 1975
Dear
Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in the investigation of the D. B. Cooper affair. Essentially all of the details in the November 25 Inquirer article are correct and complete.
As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated. If you have any speci- fic information of value, please do not hesitate to contact the Vancouver Resident Agency in Vancouver, Washington, and provide that information to the Special Agent that works in that office.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Bacher Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 13.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Bacher Special Agent in Charge
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Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and the assis- tance by private citizens is much appreciated.
The information contained in your letter will be held in the strictest confidence and rest assured the appro- priate action shall be taken.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
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Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and the assis- tance by private citizens is much appreciated,
The information contained in your letter will be held in the strictest confidence and rest assured the appro- priate action shall be taken.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81)
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Unfortunately, there remains only a limited number of copies of the ransom list. It therefore is not possible to send copies of the list to everyone requesting them.
Might I suggest, if you have a serial number you wish to check, to contact your local sheriff's office or bank as they should both be in possession of the ransom list.
As you know, it is only through the cooperation by citizens such as yourself that this crime might be solved. Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
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DB Cooper-31475The FBI Asks Enquirer Readers . ..
Help Us Find Skyjacker Who Escaped With $200,000 Cash
The FBI has asked ENQUIRER readers to help crack the mystery behind one of the great unsolved crimes of the past 25 years - who and where is skyjacker D.B. Cooper?
A man using that name hijacked a jetliner in 1971 and parachuted into the darkness over Oregon, carrying $200,000 in cash with him.
A man using that name hijacked a jetliner in 1971 and parachuted into the darkness over Oregon, carrying $200,000 in cash with him. No trace of him or the money has ever been found.
"Readers of The ENQUIRER could help us solve the mystery," . said FBI Agent Ralph Himmelsbach, who has been working on the case since the hijacking. "Since we haven't found him, the case is still open and we're still looking."
SKYJACKER FBI artist's version of the mysterious D.B. Cooper,
Cooper - a tall, dark-complexioned man neatly dressed in a business suit, topcoat and brown oxfords - hijacked a Portland-to-Seattle jet on the eve- ning of Nov. 24, 1971.
He demanded that 10,000 $20-bills be delivered to him at Seattle along with four parachutes - or he would blow up the plane.
Airline officials complied with his demand. In return, Cooper allowed the 36 passengers and two of the three stewardesses to leave the plane.
He then ordered the pilot to fly south to Reno, Nev., at 200 mph at 10,000 feet with the wing flaps down. He ordered the crew members to stay in the cockpit.
, at 200 mph at 10,000 feet with the wing flaps down. He ordered the crew members to stay in the cockpit.
A few minutes later in the dark skies over Oregon, Cooper unlatched the
jet's rear boarding ramp and jumped out, wearing one of the parachutes.
The plane was flying at 196 mph. the temperature was 7 degrees below zero and there were winds of up to 50 mph. As far as is known, Cooper wore no goggles or protective clothing.
Using a computer, the FBI calculat- ed he parachuted into a 24-square-mile area on the Washington-Oregon border near the rugged shores of Lazo Mer- win in an area of dense woods wat craggy foothills, almost imperofart in many places.
"For' him to have gotten down un- injured would have been a tremendous feat or a tremendous stroke of luck." said Himmelsbach.
If Cooper died that night, no one has ever admitted finding his body - or the $200,000 ransom.
"Let's assume Cooper-didn't survive the jump," Himmelsbach said in ex- plaining how ENQUIRER readers could help.
"That means there is someone some- where who went missing about that time and has never returned.
"Let's assume Cooper-didn't survive the jump," Himmelsbach said in ex- plaining how ENQUIRER readers could help.
"That means there is someone some- where who went missing about that time and has never returned. And even if ,Cooper did survive, he may not have returned to his family.
"So, we'd be interested in informa- tion from ENQUIRER readers about any missing person who might fit Cooper's description.
"If he did survive the jump, that means that unless he is very careful about spending the money a little at a time, he might be noticeable by any changes in his life-style. If he was not a wealthy man and he started making purchases beyond his means, then this is something to look for.
"ENQUIRER readers, especially bank tellers and others who regularly handle money, also could help by scan- ning their $20 bills and checking them against the list of missing bills."
Anyone who might have specific in- formation that might help solve this
mystery should call or write their local police or FBI office or write to: Special Agent in Charge, FBI, 915 Sec- ond Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 98174.
Do not send any anonymous infor- mation.
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Anyone who might have specific in- formation that might help solve this
mystery should call or write their local police or FBI office or write to: Special Agent in Charge, FBI, 915 Sec- ond Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 98174.
Do not send any anonymous infor- mation. Authorities may wish to con- tact you to confirm the information, so be sure to include your name, ad- dress and phone number.
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DB Cooper-31478If you Suffer Trom MESoth hia, neyer read, eat or watch TV in bed, advises sleep pert Dr. Perry Nicassio. ."Unless your problem is physical one, the way to over- come insomnia is quite sim- ple," he says. "When you're ready to go to bed, be ready to go to sleep - and condition your mind to that idea.
"If you can't fall asleep within 30 minutes after getting nto bed, get up and go into another room until you feel ready for sleep. Then go back to bed and try again.
"If you can't fall asleep within 30 minutes after getting nto bed, get up and go into another room until you feel ready for sleep. Then go back to bed and try again. If you're still awake after 30 minutes .. get up again.
"While it may take a couple of weeks or more of compara- tively sleepless nights, most insomniacs will begin to de- velop the habit of going to
sed by a physical problem, or major psychological trouble, treatment by a physician or psychiatrist is indicated."
Dr. Nicassio, a clinical psy- chologist, said millions suffer from some form of insomnia at some point in their lives. "Insomniacs can be young, middle-aged or old, and from all walks of life." he noted.
"Among prime candidates for insomnia are middle-class
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Dear Sir:
Thank you for your letter expressing your willingness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
Specifically, the reward for the $200,000 is $25,000 or 15% of any amount returned less than the full amount, As to your second request, unfortunately copies of maps of that area are not available.
If you have any specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
If you have any specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher, Special Agent in Charge
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In reading your article in the November 25, 1975 issue of the National Enquirer about sky jacker D. B. Cooper, I have again become intriged with this mystery, and propose towards its solution, with an unusual and Unique approach.
I must know the following information: (1) what is the disposition or the $200,000 if found: Returned to Airline -- Reward -- How much or what per cent etc. (1) if you have three( 3) copies of maps, better area designation of 25 aquare mile area where subject jumped, than standard road map of states will supply. Please foreward as soon as possible requested information and material, if avalivie, and i will contact you
Please foreward as soon as possible requested information and material, if avalivie, and i will contact you at a later date.
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Thank you for your letter concerning the D. B. Cooper skyjacking. Your thoughts on this matter are much appreciated.
As you know, a crime such as this cannot be solved without the help of private citizens like yourself.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
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Thank you for your letter expressing your willing- ness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the FBI is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private citizens is much appreciated.
If you have any specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the FBI and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your letter, and good luck in your college endeavors and future career.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
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I would like to say first of all. This is No frank letter. I am very honest in what I'm about to say.
I'm sure you will find humor in what I'm about to say But I assure you. I may not know much But what I do know I know well.
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DB Cooper-31505- The FBI Asks Enquer Readers . . .
Help Us Find Skyjacker Who Escaped With $200.000 Cash
The FBI has asked ENQUIRER! jet's rear boarding ramp and jumped readers to help crack the mystery out, wearing one of the parachutes. The plane was flying at 196 mpli, the temperature was 7 degrees below zero and there were winds of up to 50 mph. As far as is known, Cooper wore no goggles or protective clothing. behind one of the great unsolved crimes of the past 25 years - who and where is skyjacker D.B. Cooper?
A man using that name hijacked a jetliner in 1971 and parachuted into the darkness over Oregon, carrying $200,000 in cash with him. No trace of him or the money has ever been found.
"Readers of The ENQUIRER could help us solve the mystery,' said FBI Agent Ralph Himmelsbach, who has been working on the case since the hijacking. "Since we haven't found him, the SKYJACKER case is still open . FBI artist's version and we're still of the mysterious D.
"Since we haven't found him, the SKYJACKER case is still open . FBI artist's version and we're still of the mysterious D.B. Cooper. looking."
Cooper - a tall, dark-complexioned man neatly dressed in a business suit, topcoat and brown oxfords - hijacked a. Portland-to-Seattle jet on the eve- ning of Nov. 24, 1971.
He demanded that 10,000 $20-bills be delivered to him at Seattle along with four parachutes - or he would blow up the plane.
Airline officials complied with his demand. In return, Cooper allowed the 36 passengers and two of the three stewardesses to leave the plane.
He then ordered the pilot to fly south to Reno, Nev., at 200 mph at 10,000 feet with the wing flaps down. He ordered the crew members to stay in the cockpit.
A few minutes later in the dark skies over Oregon, Cooper unlatched the
Using a computer, the FBI calculat- ed he parachuted into a 24-square-mile area on the Washington-Oregon border near the rugged shores of Lake Mer- win in an area of dense woods and craggy foothills, almost impenetrable in many places.
dark skies over Oregon, Cooper unlatched the
Using a computer, the FBI calculat- ed he parachuted into a 24-square-mile area on the Washington-Oregon border near the rugged shores of Lake Mer- win in an area of dense woods and craggy foothills, almost impenetrable in many places.
"For him to have gotten down un- injured would have been a tremendous feat or a tremendous stroke of luck," said Himmelsbach.
If Cooper died that night, no one has ever admitted finding his body - or the $200,000 ransom.
"Let's assume Cooper didn't survive the jump," Himmelsbach said in ex- plaining how ENQUIRER readers could help.
"That means there is someone some- where who went missing about that time and has never returned. And even if Cooper did survive, he may not have returned to his family.
"So, we'd be interested in informa- tion from ENQUIRER readers about any missing person who might fit Cooper's description.
"If he did survive the jump, that means that unless he is very careful about spending the money a little at a time, he might be noticeable by any changes in his life-style, If he was not a wealthy man and he started making purchases beyond his means, then this is something to look for.
the money a little at a time, he might be noticeable by any changes in his life-style, If he was not a wealthy man and he started making purchases beyond his means, then this is something to look for.
"ENQUIRER readers, especially bank tellers and others who regularly handle money, also could help by scan- ning their $20 bills and checking them against the list of missing bills."
Anyone who might have specific in- formation that might help solve this
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Do not send any anonymous infor- mation. Authorities may wish to con- tact you to confirm the information, so be sure to include your name, ad- dress and phone number.
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Thank you for your letter expressing your willingness to help in solving one of the most mysterious crimes of the decade. As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is working quite diligently to solve this crime and any assistance by private assistance is much appreciated.
If you have any other specific information of value, please do not hesitate to contact your local office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provide that information to them.
Thank you again for your letter.
Very truly yours,
Philip T. Basher Special Agent in Charge
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Dear Sir:
This is in reference to a picture and story in the National Enquirer this week on a man known as D.B.Cooper skyjacker. You probably receive hundreds of letters from people who saw a resemblance to someone.
Cooper skyjacker. You probably receive hundreds of letters from people who saw a resemblance to someone.
Have no reason to think or suspect the man,the picture made me think of, he is not extra tall, he might be 6ft ( medium hgt) in his early fifties ( probably) in good physical condition, looks youthful, in a mature way, He was
As you can see, I do not know him on a close basis, I wouldn't have known he was here Feel it unfair to name him unless you consider it important. I have no reason whatsoever to think he would be involved in any criminal action. I showed the pieure to and he thought it looked like when he was young, ha/ha. I don't know why I am writing this, I sure don't want to cause trouble, however the thing is haunting me. Guess I am just nosy.
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Dear Person:
I read the skyjacker story on page two of the November 25, 1975 issue of "The National Enquirer, " and ran the information through my private computer.
The read-out is as follows; THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH 196 MPH SPEED, 7 DEGREES BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURE, AND UP TO 50 MPH WINDS. D. B. DID NOT MAKE THE INDICATED PARACHUTE JUMP. THE CREW MEMBERS LIED. THE CREW MEMBERS AND D. B. WERE CO-CONSPIRATORS.
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