NR 008 PD PLAIN
6:42 PM NITEL' 12-15-71 AJW
TO :
LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
2P
NORJAK
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN DIEGO, DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE.
RE: LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK, POSSIBLE SUSPECT.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE, DETECTIVE SERGEANT
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PORTLAND, OREGON, ADVISED HE RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK RESEM- BLED ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB. GILPATRICK SERVED TIME AT WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN NINETEEN FIFTY- EIGHT OR FIFTYNINE, AND HE WAS A SKYDIVER.
ON DECEMBER THIRTEEN, SEVENTYONE, , AIR TRANS- b7C per FAA
b6 per FAA PORTATION OFFICER, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), AIRPORT END OF PAGE ONE
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- DB Cooper-23165PD 164-41 PAGE TWO
TERMINAL, SEVEN THOUSAND N.E. AIRPORT WAY, PORTLAND, ADVISED
b6 per FAA WAS ISSUED A COMMERCIAL PILOT'S LICENSE, CERTIFICATE b7C per FAA NUMBER ON JULY SIXTEEN, SIXTYFOUR,
AND HIS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS
CALIFORNIA.
AIRPORT WAY, PORTLAND, ADVISED
b6 per FAA WAS ISSUED A COMMERCIAL PILOT'S LICENSE, CERTIFICATE b7C per FAA NUMBER ON JULY SIXTEEN, SIXTYFOUR,
AND HIS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS
CALIFORNIA.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS,
BROWN HAIR, AND BLUE EYES.
I
LOS ANGELES, AT BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA. DEVELOP INFORMATION CONCERNING GILPATRICK TO EITHER ELIMINATE HIM OR IDENTIFY HIM WITH UNSUB. PENDING.
// END GLD FBI LOS ANGELES CLR TKS
DB Cooper-23166FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
2 PAGES
NORJAK
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN DIEGO, DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE.
RE: LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK, POSSIBLE SUSPECT.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE, DETECTIVE SERGEANT
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PORTLAND, OREGON, ADVISED HE RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK RESEM- BLED ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB. GILPATRICK SERVED TIME AT WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN NINETEEN FIFTY- EIGHT OR FIFTYNINE, AND HE WAS A SKYDIVER.
GILPATRICK SERVED TIME AT WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN NINETEEN FIFTY- EIGHT OR FIFTYNINE, AND HE WAS A SKYDIVER. ON DECEMBER THIRTEEN, SEVENTYONE, , AIR TRANS- PORTATION OFFICER, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), AIRPORT CU-Portland RGG;krv
b6 per FAA b7C per FAA
164-11-464
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5-22-64)
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TERMINAL, SEVEN THOUSAND N.E. AIRPORT WAY, PORTLAND, ADVISED
b6 per FAA WAS ISSUED A COMMERCIAL PILOT'S LICENSE, CERTIFICATE b7C per FAA
ON JULY SIXTEEN, SIXTYFOUR, NUMBER
AND HIS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 1 CALIFORNIA. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, AND BLUE EYES.
LOS ANGELES, AT BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA. ATTEMPT TO CONTACT AND INTERVIEW GILPATRICK AT ONE ONE TWO ZERO E. BERNARD, AND DEVELOP INFORMATION CONCERNING GILPATRICK TO EITHER ELIMINATE HIM OR IDENTIFY HIM WITH UNSUB.
BERNARD, AND DEVELOP INFORMATION CONCERNING GILPATRICK TO EITHER ELIMINATE HIM OR IDENTIFY HIM WITH UNSUB.
PENDING.
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DB Cooper-40914(Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/16/71
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URGENT
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TO:
CLEVELAND
1무
EL PASO
DALLAS
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
2 35
DENVER * SEATTLE (164-81)
12%
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
2 PAGES
NORJAK
RE: JAMES RAY FUGATE 
FOR INFORMATION CLEVELAND, FUGATE FURNISHED BY MINNEAPOLIS AS SUSPECT IN HIJACK OF NORTHWEST ORIENT FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. FUGATE DOB DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DATE OF BIRTH JANUARY EIGHT, THIRTYONE, PCB
PLACE OF BIRTH PORTLAND, OREGON, SIX FEET ONE INCH, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION, SLIGHTLY GRAVING HAIR.
INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY PORTLAND DISCLOSED
b7C per FAA
b6 per FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, GENERAL DISTRICT OFFICE ( FAA-GADO), WAS IN POSSESSION OF INFORMATION THAT FUGATE HAD BEEN KILLED IN AN -UMMIR AIRPLANE CRASH DURING SUMER, SEVENTYONE.
Date: 1/11/72

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NORJAK.	SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEWYDEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
 1 Portland
NBB: 1bt (1) lot
164-41-704
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DB Cooper-41367PD 164-41 CLH: csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by SA :
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AT TILLAMOOK, OREGON
On January 10, 1972, Cape Lookout State Park, Tillamook,
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The following investigation was conducted by SA :
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AT TILLAMOOK, OREGON
On January 10, 1972, Cape Lookout State Park, Tillamook, Oregon, was contacted regarding his report to the Oregon State Police (OSP), of a suspicious person who had camped at his state park on November 17, 1971. identified this individual as who
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listed his address as Victorville, California.
departed the park on Sunday, November 21, 1971, leaving his tent and camping gear behind. A man identifying himself as called between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. during the evening of November 24, 1971, and stated he was staying in a motel in Tillamook and would return the following day to pick up his property. The man did not return to pick up his camping gear and instead made arrangements for his camping gear to be shipped to him in Victorville, California.
is described as follows: b6 b7C
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height 518"
Age 45 to 50
Weight 165 pounds
Hair
Brown.
He was traveling with
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is positive it was
who
contacted him telephonically between 6:00 and 8:00 p.
He was traveling with
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is positive it was
who
contacted him telephonically between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on November 24, 1971, by the description of gear and its exact location.
camping
reported this incident to the OSP in Tillamook because he felt the man's actions were somewhat unusual.
DB Cooper-41368
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JAN 1 2 1972 FOL- CORTLAND
b6 b7CPD 164-41 CLH:csm
2
In view of the fact was contacted by
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between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on November 24, 1971, and the fact that he was able to describe his camping gear and its exact location, it has been determined that could not have been the hijacker in the instant case, as he could not have possibly made this telephone call. In view of this fact, no further investigation is being conducted regarding this suspicious person report.
DB Cooper-41369164-41-707
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DB Cooper-41371PO-302 (REV. 11-2/-/0)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/6/72
address,
Everett, Washington, telephone 259-5247, date of birth was
11-2/-/0)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/6/72
address,
Everett, Washington, telephone 259-5247, date of birth was interviewed and provided the following infor-
mation:
Washington, his had planned a trip to Reno,
Nevada, for December 1. Since
was low on funds due to his
present lack of employment, he decided
that he would take a Greyhound Bus from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada. He caught the Greyhound at Everett at , on the morning of , and proceeded to Portland, Oregon, where he had a three-hour layover. He got on the bus in Portland after his layover and immediately noticed two persons who were occu- pying the seat right in front of him. These two persons were described as follows: .
Name Alias Sex
(Last Name Unknown)
Race
Male Caucasion Approximately 24
6' 1"
Build
Complexion
Hair
Black, shoulder length very fluffy, thick and full Wore glasses with wire rims Blue jeans that were quite tight and square toed type shoes
Eyes
Dress
Peculiarities
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12/28/71 Interviewed on	a!
thick and full Wore glasses with wire rims Blue jeans that were quite tight and square toed type shoes
Eyes
Dress
Peculiarities
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12/28/71 Interviewed on	a! Everett, Washington	File # SE 164-81
by SA	mlc	Dale dictated	1/4/72

This document contains neither recommendations nor "conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; il and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
DB Cooper-41372
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b6 b7C
Age Height Weight 160 Ibs. Thin and wiry Light SE 164-81

Name	Unknown
Race	White
Sex	Female
Age	Approximately 18
Height	513"
Weight	125 lbs.
Complexion	Light
Hair	Blond, natural light yellow, approximately two inches beneath shoulders, and up on end
Eyes	Large
Dress	Very poor, white blouse, jeans with patches, shoes
Thin and wiry Light SE 164-81

Name	Unknown
Race	White
Sex	Female
Age	Approximately 18
Height	513"
Weight	125 lbs.
Complexion	Light
Hair	Blond, natural light yellow, approximately two inches beneath shoulders, and up on end
Eyes	Large
Dress	Very poor, white blouse, jeans with patches, shoes were white bucks, A ... .. et
Peculiarities	Did not appear to be very
well acquainted with first subject and appeared to be very recently introduced to first subject

The above two persons within minutes were joined by a third person on the Greyhound bus, who also sat in front of seat, who was described as follows:
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Name
Sex	Male
Race	Caucasion
Age	30-35
Height
a third person on the Greyhound bus, who also sat in front of seat, who was described as follows:
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Name
Sex	Male
Race	Caucasion
Age	30-35
Height	61
Weight	155 lbs.
Build	Thin
Hair	Dark brown, medium short in length with receding hairline
Eyes	Dark, no glasses
Complexion	Medium dark
Clothing	Raggedly dark green ski jacket, slacks, (pin striped) oxfords
Peculiarities	Moderate to heavy' smoker of vers Camel filters or Salem menthols

DB Cooper-41373OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOV INMENT
Memorandum
TO
:SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
1/6/72
FROM CB
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK "
Enclosed find two (2) copies of FD 302 reflecting interview of Everett, Washington, and Greyhound bus ticket for transportation of from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, on 11/30/71, via Portland, Oregon.
CB
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK "
Enclosed find two (2) copies of FD 302 reflecting interview of Everett, Washington, and Greyhound bus ticket for transportation of from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, on 11/30/71, via Portland, Oregon.
5 On 12/28/71, was interviewed at Everett, Washington, as per enclosed FD 302. provided information on his having traveled from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, via Greyhound bus on 11/30/71. Also on this trip from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, were three individuals, one of whom suspected of being the captioned Northwest Orient hijacker.
provided a copy of his bus ticket from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, showing routing through Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
With enclosed Greyhound bus ticket, will contact Greyhound ticket office and attempt to obtain any information about the persons traveling on. the same Greyhound bus from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, as that used per instant Greyhound ticket.
If feasible, will set out leads for interview of persons on the above Greyhound trip for information as to persons similar in appearance to suspected hijacker.
If feasible, will set out leads for interview of persons on the above Greyhound trip for information as to persons similar in appearance to suspected hijacker.
2 .- Portland (Enc. (3) 2 - Seattle PMB: mlc (4)
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5010-100FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-84)
FBI
Date:
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FROM
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SAC, CHICAGO (164-297)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Portland teletype to Seattle dated 1/6/72.
Re: : Photographs shown to witnesses. Being enclosed for Portland is one (1) photo- taken. 4/15/68. graph of - UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 b7C 2 ) Portland (Enc. 1) 1 - Chicago 4
RLA/md (3)
SHOW PICTURE
DONE1/17/72 ALBUM
013 PICTURE IN JAN 1 2 1972 :Ui -- PORTLAND PO NITEL TO SE 1/17/77.
1) 1 - Chicago 4
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SHOW PICTURE
DONE1/17/72 ALBUM
013 PICTURE IN JAN 1 2 1972 :Ui -- PORTLAND PO NITEL TO SE 1/17/77. 15%
164-41-709
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DB Cooper-41378FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
001

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Date:	1/12/72

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NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE. NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS HAVE TAKEN PLACE AT PORTLAND TO DATE. - P-
164-41-710

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 1 - Portland
NBB : kdd (1) Key
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M Per 3
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41379FD-36 (Rev.
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3 p
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41379FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI	#004
Date:	1/12/72

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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 page

NORJAK
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTWO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO.
1
SUSPECTS:
; CHARLES A. WHITAKER.
ON JANUARY TEN SEVENTYTWO, PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED INDIVIDUALS WERE EXHIBITED TO
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND NONE WERE IDENTIFIED AS THE SUBJECT.
AIRMAIL COPIES TO PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO, MINNEAPOLIS, SALT LAKE CITY AND LOS ANGELES.
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 - Minneapolis (164-73) 1 - Phoenix (164-100) 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24)
164-417104
- San Diego (
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 - Minneapolis (164-73) 1 - Phoenix (164-100) 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24)
164-417104
- San Diego (164-91) Portland (164-41)
R 2
I
JJH: 1bt (6) et Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-41380
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NR 017WF PLAIN 10:13 PM URGENT 1-12-72ASW TO DIRECTOR PORTLAND SEATTLE
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
NORJAK.
RE SUSPECT
TODAY, , WHO IS CURRENTLY WASHINGTON,DC,
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EMPLOYED BY
FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
IN APPROXIMATELY SIXTY HE WAS AT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OREGON, AND BECAME ACQUAINTED WITH
b6 b7C
DURING THE ENSUING YEARS ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF MASTERMIND SCHEME FOR MAKING A FAST BUCK AND OFTEN TALKED OF A BANK ROBBERY, SMUGGLING, ETCETERA: HOWEVER, HE WAS ALWAYS BROKE AND WHEN FIRST MET HIM HE WAS EMPLOYED AT IN CORVALLIS.
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AND IT WAS RUMORED IN CORVALLIS
END PAGE ONE
SAC notified 22 /21/1 2und 15:21
prompt
Real talkearth 144-41-711 !
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HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SKY DIVING AND b6 b7C HAS DONE MOST OF HIS JUMPING AT
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HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SKY DIVING AND b6 b7C HAS DONE MOST OF HIS JUMPING AT SHOWS IN WESTERN OREGON. DURING PAST FIVE YEARS HE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE MADE 0 JUMPS IN TEXAS AND NEVADA.
IS ALSO A SKY DIVER.
LAST SAW IN SIXTYEIGHT' AT AN b6 b7C AIRPORT IN CORVALLIS WHEN OR THROUGH THERE
DESCRIPTION NOT RECALLED.
HAS SEEN
MORE FREQUENTLY AND LAST
SAW HIM IN SEATTLE ON APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER FIFTEEN, LAST.
AT THAT TIME, HAPPENED TO BE VISITING IN SEATTLE
AND
CAME, PRESUMABLY FROM PORTLAND,
WAS ALONE AND WAS DRIVING LATE MODEL PICKUP .
TRUCK, MAKE UNKNOWN, POSSIBLY LIGHT BLUE IN COLOR.
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-41382PAGE FOUR
IN CORVALLIS.
ALSO STATED
RESIDING AT
CORVALLIS, OREGON, MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE ACTIVITIES.
DESCRIBED
AS WHITE MALE, b6 b7C
FIVE FEET TEN INCHES DASH SIX
FEET, ONE NINE ZERO POUNDS, DARK HAIR RECEDING AT TEMPLES, SPEAKS SPANISH FLUENTLY.
DESCRIBED BY
AS AHITE MALE,
SIX FEET THREE INCHES, ONE FIVE ZERO POUNDS TO ONE SIX ZERO POUNDS, VERY THIN BUILD, DARK HAIR, NO MILITARY SERVICE DUE TO UNKNOWN PHYSICAL DISABILITY.
DESCRIBED BY
AS AHITE MALE,
SIX FEET THREE INCHES, ONE FIVE ZERO POUNDS TO ONE SIX ZERO POUNDS, VERY THIN BUILD, DARK HAIR, NO MILITARY SERVICE DUE TO UNKNOWN PHYSICAL DISABILITY. REPORTEDLY EMPLOYED AT PORTLAND, OREGON.
LEAD. PORLAND AT CORVALLIS, OREGON. WILL CONTACT
AND DETERMINE WHERE ABOUTS OF ON DATE
END PAGE FOUR
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-41384PAGE FIVE
OF HIJACKING. IF INDICATED, WILL CONTACT , ABOVE ADDRESS, RE HER KNOWLEDGE OF ACTIVITIES.
(UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS). PENDING. END AJW FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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1
DB Cooper-41385PD 161-41 RKB: tam 1
The following investigation was conducted by
SA .
Motor Vehicle Registration Records reflect the following individuals:
, date of birth
date of birth
, date of birth
date of birth
date of birth
All individuals listed are years or under.
Based on the above information; these people are not deemed to be logical suspects.
, age
.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
164-41-712
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SERIAL IZED 2
0 
JAN 1 3 1972
KA15
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DB Cooper-41386%.
1/7/72 PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
NITEL

TO:	DIRECTOR	(164-2111 )
1/7/72 PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
NITEL

TO:	DIRECTOR	(164-2111 )
CHICAGO	(164-297)
SEATTLE	(164-81 )
FROM:	MILWAUKEE	(164-37)
NORJAK	00: SEATTLE

RE CHICAGO NITEL TO BUREAU JANUARY SIX, LAST. ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH, OSHKOSH, WIS- CONSIN, INSTANT, MET WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. UNIVERSITY IS PRESENTLY ON SEMESTER BREAK FROM DECEMBER TWENTY TWO, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE THROUGH JANUARY SEVENTEEN, NEXT.
HOME ADDRESS IS
ILLINOIS, TELEPHONE
CHICAGO AT ILLINOIS. SHOULD IMMED-
IATELY ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
REGARDING
INFORMATION HE ALLEDGEDLY OVERHEARD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELETYPE.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
j. - Minneapolis (AM) 1- Portland (AM) JJM/eac (3)
SEARCHED
164-41-213
INDEXED SERIALIZED 1 JAN 1 8 1972 rBI - PORTLAND
23
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DB Cooper-41387 1/13/72
AIRTEL
(AM) 1- Portland (AM) JJM/eac (3)
SEARCHED
164-41-213
INDEXED SERIALIZED 1 JAN 1 8 1972 rBI - PORTLAND
23
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DB Cooper-41387 1/13/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
The following investigation was conducted by SA
:
On 1/12/72, Lt. Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), Eugene, Oregon, furnished the following information:
Et. is in receipt of a letter dated 1/7/72
from
who was formerly employed by
is currently Living-at
Mexico, =
In the letter related that he had learned of captioned matter through the newspaper and had observed a composite photograph of the suspect, D.B. COOPER. 
related in the letter, that the composite bears a resemblance to a young man living in Mexico, who he described as a white male American, in his thirties, 5'9", and thin. advised this individual has
and that the male individual has a new Ford Ranger pickup, bearing license is living in the 
advised the above individual Mexico, and is from Oregon. He advised the pickup truck is equipped with 164-41-714
41 2- Seattle (164-62) 2- Phoenix 2-) Portland
LKE :
He advised the pickup truck is equipped with 164-41-714
41 2- Seattle (164-62) 2- Phoenix 2-) Portland
LKE : CSM (6). < Q
Searched

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DB Cooper-41388
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
·
On January 11, 1971, Pro- bation and Parole Office, Eugene, Oregon, advised that his office was in possession of information concerning an indi- vidual who closely resembled the unknown subject in this matter. was contacted at his office and furnished the probation file of MERLIN GENE COOPER, who had served a two-year term in the Oregon State Prison (OSP) at Salem, Oregon, on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses.
A review of this file disclosed that in 1967 COOPER had been arrested for writing a no account check at an es- tablishment in Roseberg, Oregon. COOPER was subsequently tried and convicted on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses and sentenced to two years in the OSP.
COOPER was subsequently tried and convicted on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses and sentenced to two years in the OSP. This file further indicates that from 1952 to 1956 COOPER served as a member of the U. S. Air Force where his military occupa- tional specialty was control tower operator-air traffic controller. The file indicates that as of 1969 COOPER was
, Oregon. At that time
.
Medical records and evaluations contained in COOPER's file indicate that he has an IQ of 117, placing him in the superior mentality range, Medical evaluation indicates that COOPER's principal problem resulted from excessive drinking; however, at times when he was sober, COOPER was characterized as being an intelligent and likable person. The file further indicated that in addition to his sentence at OSP, COOPER had served several years in the Wisconsin State Penitentiary at Waupun, Wisconsin. His penitentiary identification number there is 39031.
The last entry in COOPER's file indicates that as of June 11, 1969, he was employed as a salesman for Nimrod Camper Center, Eugene, Oregon, and was residing at 3906 Frank- lyn
The last entry in COOPER's file indicates that as of June 11, 1969, he was employed as a salesman for Nimrod Camper Center, Eugene, Oregon, and was residing at 3906 Frank- lyn Boulevard, Eugene.
The following descriptive data was obtained from COOPER's probation file:
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Name	MERLIN GENE COOPER
Also known as	John T. Titan
Race	Caucasion
Sex	Male
Date of birth	July 8, 1934
Place of birth	LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Height	6' 2"
Weight	175 pounds
Eyes	Hazel
Hair	Brown
Complexion	Medium
Address	3906 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, Oregon (as of June 11. 1969)
Marital status
Wife
Oregon
Tattoos	Tattoo right arm of two hands and crown with initials "M.
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Name	MERLIN GENE COOPER
Also known as	John T. Titan
Race	Caucasion
Sex	Male
Date of birth	July 8, 1934
Place of birth	LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Height	6' 2"
Weight	175 pounds
Eyes	Hazel
Hair	Brown
Complexion	Medium
Address	3906 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, Oregon (as of June 11. 1969)
Marital status
Wife
Oregon
Tattoos	Tattoo right arm of two hands and crown with initials "M.G.C."
Scars and marks	4" scar on right wrist; 8" scar on right leg
Military service	U. S. Air Force, 1952-1956
Discharge	Honorable
OSP Number	32061
Roseburg Sheriff'
Air Force, 1952-1956
Discharge	Honorable
OSP Number	32061
Roseburg Sheriff's
Office Number	23900
Medford Sheriff's
Office Number	24261
Wisconsin State
Prison Number	39031

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DB Cooper-41391OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum 5010-108-03
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
1/13/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Re :
MERLIN GENE COOPER - SUSPECT
Attached are copies of an insert reflecting inves- tigation at Eugene, Oregon.
LEAD:
PORTLAND AT EUGENE, OREGON : : Will conduct appropriate inves- tigation to determine subject's whereabouts at time of cap- tioned hijack.
<2 '- Portland

PCS/gle (2)	164-41-716 2

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DB Cooper-413925
1/12/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
<2 '- Portland

PCS/gle (2)	164-41-716 2

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DB Cooper-413925
1/12/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41) (P)

NORJAK
Enclosed herewith is a letter received by this
office from Oregon, who on page two of the letter states that "a certain party" in the Kelso-Kalama area knows who provided the getaway car in connection with captioned matter. Although the tone of the letter might lead one to question the reliability of this source, the information is being forwarded for whatever assistance it might be.
LEAD:
PORTLAND
OREGON. Will contact and inquire for the identity of persons who may have infor- mation regarding the so-called getaway.
2 Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 Portland
JLM:1am (4)
PO AIRTEL TO SE 1/18/72
DOVERIO
164-41-717
WITH ENCL
Santahad,
indexed bald
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DB Cooper-41393 Jani 10. 1972
One.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation 62-5-9064 % Federal Court Blog! SEARCHED A INDEXED SERIALIZED .
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Federal Bureau of Investigation 62-5-9064 % Federal Court Blog! SEARCHED A INDEXED SERIALIZED .............. FILED JAN 1 2 1972 FBI-PORTLAND Portland, One.
03 Gentlemen; years ago, when I attended high school in A evas bi shocked to learn of secret German 'Bund" meetings !! The very thought that people of German descent were more loyal to "the Fatherland,"than. # b7C they were to america, was revolting. I was told that
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others, held these "meetings" in cellars and secret places and, in retrospect, they were undoubtedly the same kind of people who today will buy a Stihl chain saw, or SI.P., or a Volkswagon (To a traitor, it would be of no criteria, that S.I.P. is distributed by the mafia!)
But you would think that time. would diminish these Germany superior" perple! you'd think that the rise and fall of the"Third Reich"
DB Cooper-41394would convince these people they are not as superior as they're always believed! But apparently. not. For we still have the b7C
vete, who still believe that the German people are a little superior to everyone!
For we still have the b7C
vete, who still believe that the German people are a little superior to everyone!
now I am assuming that you would like to find the whereabouts of "D.B. Cooper! Don't ever forget, that
But to the many German people in the Longview- b7c Kelso- Kalama area, this escapade „ was"superior" and"write"! and a certain party in that area knows who provided the get away can! and they even know the exact reason why this diversionary tactic " was pulled off"
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yes, the scheming"of a conspiracy, or the idea to jamb some deal or to put someone out of business, or see that someone is need lessly arrested, is always especially
DB Cooper-41395"gratifying" to"superior type" people" The withholding of commission money- - the false juggling of books and records - the changing of an iteneves though the item is withheld, or not delivered - the reservation of a vehicle or merchandise, and then the refusal when it's tendered- the changing of one certain price to one individual, but to someone else a different price.
or not delivered - the reservation of a vehicle or merchandise, and then the refusal when it's tendered- the changing of one certain price to one individual, but to someone else a different price.
and these are the reasons ham forced to work 7 days a week, 14 hrs a day, for only $20.00 (yes, I know to many in the community, I'm the village idiot." But these deadheads don't know what corp- - iracy can do to a man!)
In a few days, tel write and tell you how to find Q. B. Cooper. But in the meantime, don't forget.
yours truly,
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DB Cooper-41396OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1942 EDITION
OM FPMR (4) CHO 101-11.6
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
1/10/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RePD memo dated 12/22/71.
On 1/10/72 Justice of Peace EARL ENGLISH, Baker County, Baker, Oregon, advised he had examined the letter sent to all Law enforcement agencies by the FBI Portland, Oregon containing an artist's sketch of the unknown subject and he is of the opinion the FBI should consider questioning the following subject who, in his opinion and recollection, very closely resembles the artist's sketch of the unknown subject:
an artist's sketch of the unknown subject and he is of the opinion the FBI should consider questioning the following subject who, in his opinion and recollection, very closely resembles the artist's sketch of the unknown subject:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	Born
Height:	5' 7"
Weight:	130 lbs
Hair:	Brown
Eyes:	Blue
FBI #:	4944961

Justice of Peace ENGLISH advised was arrested
and returned to Baker County,
Oregon on
He said
remarked that at the time
was released
ENGLISH a deputy Sheriff. of Baker County. Oregon and he could definately remember photographing but to date he has been unable to locate
He said he transported emploved Baker, Oregon and he could recall
photo.
where he was
commenting about being
·
Justice of Peace ENGLISH further remarked that there is a notable difference in height of and the unknown subject b6
but he could recall the facial features of were very similiar b7C to that of the artist's sketch of the unknown subject.
about being
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Justice of Peace ENGLISH further remarked that there is a notable difference in height of and the unknown subject b6
but he could recall the facial features of were very similiar b7C to that of the artist's sketch of the unknown subject. He said he has tried unsuccessfully to locate
another person who could comment on likeness of the unknown subject.
tion record of Will consider submission of FD 9 to Bureau for identifica- and photo.
5010-108-02
(2) FD 9 SUBMITTED 1/17/7V, RETURNED
144-41-718
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FD/fd NO FURTHER ACTION DUE TO 1/31/74.
SERIALIZED. x FILED,
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HEIGHT WEIGHT VARIANCE 23/B,
JAN 1 3 1972
FBI - PORTLAND
Buy UL.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
$A ADVISED 2/2/72. 2012/3
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DB Cooper-41397SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
1/13/72
SA
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NOR JAK Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/28/71. Attached is a list of FAA approved pilot schools and parachute clubs in the State of Oregon, as furnished by of the FAA, on 1/12/72. b6 b7C
Seattle Division has requested that :
(1) Each flying school be contacted for anyone fitting subject's description as having rented a plane during the pertinent period.
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Seattle Division has requested that :
(1) Each flying school be contacted for anyone fitting subject's description as having rented a plane during the pertinent period.
(2) Each sky diving school or club be contacted and determine if anyone meeting subject's description is known to them.
Agents assigned on the attached list should develop appropriate information and submit insert or FD-302 whichever appears appropriate.
2-Portland RLS : dj (2)
ILY.4-719

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DB Cooper-41398PD 164-41 Pilot Schools
ATbany Airways, Inc. 3510 Knox Butte Road Albany, Oregon 97321
Flyways, Inc. 3520 Knox Butte Road Albany, Oregon 97321
Lee's Flying Service Route 2, Box 311C Albany, Oregon 97321
Lease-A-Plane of Portland Route 2, Box 295L Aurora, Oregon 97002
Sky-Tech, Inc. Route 2, Box 97 Aurora, Oregon 97002
Corvallis Aero Service, Inc. P.O. Box 606 Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Eagle Flight Center Portland-Hillsboro Airport Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Hillsboro Aviation Company P.
Box 606 Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Eagle Flight Center Portland-Hillsboro Airport Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Hillsboro Aviation Company P.O. Box 120 Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Lyons Flying Service John Day Airport John Day, Oregon 97845
Lebanon Air Service, Inc. 1980 Airway Road Lebanon, Oregon 97355
McMinnville Aviation, Inc. P. O. Box 511 McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Ace Flying Service Route 2, Box 1225 Madras, Oregon 97741
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Mulino Aviation P.O. Box 882 Mulino, Oregon 97042
Newport Flying Service, Inc. P.O. Box 1085 Newport, Oregon 97365
Clackamas Community College 270 Warner Milne Road Oregon City, Oregon 97045
Keystone Aircraft Company 13325 S. Carus Road Oregon City, Oregon 97045
Pendleton Airmotive, Inc. P.O. Box 623 Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Round-Up Air Service, Inc. 119 S.E. 4th Pendleton, Oregon 98701
Columbia-Construction Helicopters, Inc. 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland, Oregon 97217
Executive Flight Services, Inc. 7400 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97218
Flightcraft, Inc. 7505 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97218
Salem Aviation, Inc.
Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97218
Flightcraft, Inc. 7505 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97218
Salem Aviation, Inc. 2680 Aerial Way, S.E. Salem, Oregon 97302
Scappoose Flying Service P.O. Box 517 Scappoose, Oregon 97056
Aero Flight Inc. Route 2, Box 12 Troutdale, Oregon 97060
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- 3 -PD 164-41
Blue Skies Flying Club, Inc. P.O. Box 343 Troutdale, Oregon 97060
Western Skyways, Inc. Portland-Troutdale Airport Troutdale, Oregon 97060
Astoria Flight Service Route 1, Box 930 Warrenton, Oregon 97146
Parachute Clubs
Pacific Parachute Center
Donald, Oregon
Willamette Parachute Club Corvallis, Oregon Not operating now, but starting again. Chief unknown since former chief, Jim Burns, was killed.
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DB Cooper-41401
- 4 -SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/13/72
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
(LNU)
PRIMERA
Re Seattle letter (Sub 182) to Portland, dated (SER 707, 708)
1/6/72, BE: - WITNESS
On 1/13/72, Greyhound Bus Ticket Division, Portland, Oregon, was contacted as to the feasibility of obtaining information regarding any individuals who had traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, on 11/30/71.
Bus Ticket Division, Portland, Oregon, was contacted as to the feasibility of obtaining information regarding any individuals who had traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, on 11/30/71. Greyhound Bus, advised that no name is needed or used in the purchasing of bus tickets, and further, ticket stubs contain no identifiable information regarding the purchasers.
Portland is leaving discretion of further leads regarding this matter in referenced letter up to Seattle. 2
JWR : kdd (4) Kad 5 - Seattle 2) - Portland
164-41-720

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DB Cooper-41402NR 007 PD PLAIN 6:27 PM URGENT 1-13-72 AJW TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
END DCA FBI SEATTLE
164-41-721
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DB Cooper-41403FD-418 (10:27-71)
Transmit altached by Facsimile - PLAINTEXT
Priority
URGENT
To:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
Fios:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
Subject:

Date:	1/13/72
Tux:	Tramsahied -

Received - Fingimint Ficio Fingerprint
(164-41)
Fios:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
Subject:

Date:	1/13/72
Tux:	Tramsahied -

Received - Fingimint Ficio Fingerprint Record Msp Finespaets clipping Photograpés Artists Conception
( (1) man amd (1) two page memo 
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Special bandling instrestión#:
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164-41-722

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DB Cooper-41404The attached plot indicates the envelope of possible landing points of the high jacker (HJ). It is based on the following:
« Aircraft position from USAF redar data from MeChord AFB furnished by
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- Probable jump time (0411 GMT) from an analysis of the recorded communication from the flight relative to the cabin pressure fluctuation. Flight tests conducted on January 8 confirmed that the pressure fluctuation almost certainly occurred at the time the HJ left the airplane.
Flight tests conducted on January 8 confirmed that the pressure fluctuation almost certainly occurred at the time the HJ left the airplane.
~ Wind information from 10,000' MSL to the ground as determined by
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- Human body trajectories from data furnished by The Boeing Company (free-fall) and who is an expert para-
chutist.
" Time correlation from the above USAF radar information and from the NWA communications network tape recording.
- Airplane airspeed and altitudo from the airplane's flight recorder,
The plot is explained as follows:
1. The heavy dashed line C-D-E-$ defines the airplane's probable ground track.
2. Line G-1-J-K defines the westernmost, and Line L-M-N-O the easternmost probable airplane ground tracks based on the stated position tolerance of 1.5 nautical mile of the USAF radar plot.
3. Lines A-B, H-P, and O-R are the average wind vectors between 10,000' MSL and the ground, and are the lines parallel to which the HJ would drift after the parachute had opened.
4. Line H-S-T defines the northernmost (earliest) pointe over which the HJ probably left the alrplane.
Line H-S-T defines the northernmost (earliest) pointe over which the HJ probably left the alrplane. Lina K-F-O defines the southernmost (latest) points over which the HJ probably left the airplane. The north-south span of possible jump positions is a product of the radar position tolerance of 1.5 mile, and the possible communication time determination tolerance of ±1 minute.
5. The area within the boundary defined by Points H-P-O-R-O-K-J-1-H marks the extreme limits of probable landing points based on the above tolerances. That Is, assuming the highest probable degres of inaccuracy in aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, etc., all probable HJ landing points would lie within the area defined by this line.
6. If it is assumed aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, and other inpuis used are all accurate (without allowance for the above stated toferences):
a. The HJ's landing point would be at Point A if his 'chute did not open, or If he opened it so soon that the high speed/caused 'chute damage that resulted in the equivalent of a free-fall to the ground, "(The horizonist
point would be at Point A if his 'chute did not open, or If he opened it so soon that the high speed/caused 'chute damage that resulted in the equivalent of a free-fall to the ground, "(The horizonist body trajectory due to
DB Cooper-41405. it being at the same speed as the airplane at the moment of exit, has been ignored since it would be a maximum of 2600' along the airplane's track if the HJ free- fell all the way to the ground in the "least drag" (tucked) position.)
b.If.the 'chute was opened without damage immediately after the HJ loft the airplane, . he would drift with the wind along Line A-B and would land at Point 8. The more expert he was, the longer he would probably free-fall (to limit his drift with the wind).
The lowest probable altitude to which he would free-fall Is 2500' MSL. If he free- fell to 2600' MSL, his landing would be at Point U.
Based on the above, the most favorable search arcas, listed in their order of priority, would ba as follows:
-- At Point A.
- Along Line A-B, favoring the segment between U and B.
--- South of Line A-B.
- North of Line A-B.
In addition to the above, the following are pertinent:
-: The landing point is more likely to be south of
In addition to the above, the following are pertinent:
-: The landing point is more likely to be south of Line A-B, and it is more likely to be in the northwest portion of area A-B-R-O-K-J-A than in the southes it portion thereof,
- It is substantially less likely that the landing point is north of Line A-B. If it is, the most probable point is south of the Lewis River, and in the south wat portion of the area defined by Points A-8-1-J-A.
- It seems highly unlikely-though possible-that the landing point is north of the Lewis River, but if it is, it is more likely to be in the southwest portion of the area defined by Points Q-M-V-I-H-P-O.
If there are any questions relative to the above, they should be referred to the under- signed.
Northwest Airlines
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DB Cooper-41409FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) FROM ESAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-p-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
from
Re Seattle facsimile 1/13/72 transmitting memo and map.
Enclosed are a memo and a revised map of the probable drop area as prepared by
Northwest Airlines. These were prepared after an experimental flight conducted by Northwest Airlines on 1/6/72 and the calculations are based on a refined radar map provided by the Air Force. 
( 2 )- Portland (Encl 2) 2 - Seattle CEF : k1b (4)
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$81 -- PORTLAND
n/3,
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-41410The attached plot indicates the envelope of possible landing points of the high jacker (HJ). It is based on the following:
- Aircraft position from USAF radar data from McChord AFB furnished by
-- Probable jump
It is based on the following:
- Aircraft position from USAF radar data from McChord AFB furnished by
-- Probable jump time (0411 GMT) from an analysis of the recorded communication from the flight relative to the cabin pressure fluctuation. Flight tests conducted on January 6 confirmed that the pressure fluctuation almost certainly occurred at the time the HJ left the airplane.
- Wind information from 10,000' MSL to the ground as determined by
- Human body trajectories from data furnished by The Boeing Company (free-fall) and who is an expert para- chutist.
- Time correlation from the above USAF radar information and from the NWA communications network tape recording.
- Airplane airspeed and altitude from the airplane's flight recorder.
The plot is explained as follows:
1. The heavy dashed line C-D-E-S defines the airplane's probable ground track.
2. Line G-1-J-K defines the westernmost, and Line L-M-N-O the easternmost probable airplane ground tracks based on the stated position tolerance of 1.5 nautical mile of the USAF radar plot.
Line G-1-J-K defines the westernmost, and Line L-M-N-O the easternmost probable airplane ground tracks based on the stated position tolerance of 1.5 nautical mile of the USAF radar plot.
3. Lines A-B, H-P, and O-R are the average wind vectors between 10,000' MSL and the ground, and are the lines parallel to which the HJ would drift after the parachute had opened.
4. Line H-S-T defines the northernmost (earliest) points over which the HJ probably left the airplane. Line K-F-O defines the southernmost (latest) points over which the HJ probably left the airplane. The north-south span of possible jump positions is a product of the radar position tolerance of 1.5 mile, and the possible communication time determination tolerance of ±1 minute.
5. The area within the boundary defined by Points H-P-Q-R-O-K-J-1-H marks the extreme limits of probable landing points based on the above tolerances. That is, assuming the highest probable degree of inaccuracy în aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, etc., all probable HJ landing points would lie within the area defined by this line.
That is, assuming the highest probable degree of inaccuracy în aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, etc., all probable HJ landing points would lie within the area defined by this line.
6. If it is assumed aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, and other inputs used are all accurate (without allowance for the above stated tolerances):
a. The HJ's landing point would be at Point A if his 'chute did not open, or if he opened it so soon that the high speed caused 'chute damage that resulted in the equivalent of a free-fall to the ground. (The horizontal body trajectory due to
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DB Cooper-41411it being at the same speed as the airplane at the moment of exit, has been ignored since it would be a maximum of 2600' along the airplane's track if the HJ free- fell all the way to the ground in the "least drag" (tucked) position.)
b. If the 'chute was opened without damage immediately after the HJ left the airplane, he would drift with the wind along Line A-B and would land at Point B. The more expert he was, the longer he would probably free-fail (to limit his drift with the wind).
The more expert he was, the longer he would probably free-fail (to limit his drift with the wind). The lowest probable altitude to which he would free-fall is 2500' MSL. If he free- fell to 2500' MSL, his landing would be at Point U.
Based on the above, the most favorable search areas, listed in their order of priority, would be as follows:
- At Point A.
- Along Line A-B, favoring the segment between U and B.
- South of Line A-B.
- North of Line A-B.
In addition to the above, the following are pertinent:
- The landing point is more likely to be south of Line A-B, and it is more likely to be in the northwest portion of area A-B-R-O-K-J-A than in the southeast portion thereof.
- It is substantially less likely that the landing point is north of Line A-B. If it is, the most probable point is south of the Lewis River, and in the south west portion of the area defined by Points A-B-I-J-A.
- It seems highly unlikely -- though possible -- that the landing point is north of the Lewis River, but if it is, it is more likely to be in the southwest portion of the area defined by Points
- It seems highly unlikely -- though possible -- that the landing point is north of the Lewis River, but if it is, it is more likely to be in the southwest portion of the area defined by Points Q-M-V-I-H-P-Q.
If there are any questions relative to the above, they should be referred to the under -- signed.
Northwest Airlines
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DB Cooper-41412 OF
STATE
OREGON
1859
CORRECTIONS DIVISION PAROLE AND PROBATION
PORTLAND REGIONAL OFFICE
621 STATE OFFICE BLDG. · PORTLAND, OREGON . 97201 . Ph. 226-2161 Ext. 296
January 13, 1972
TOM McCALL GOVERNOR
Amos E. Reed Administrator
U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Identification P.O. Box 709 Portland, Oregon - 92707
Attention: J. L. Mattson
Special Agent in Charge
RE:
Your No. 164-41
Dear Sir:
7, 3.0 3 x
I am enclosing a Xeroxed copy of a mug of James Wayne Wallace, F.B.I. No. 855 301 D, Oregon State Bureau of Identification ID No. 244931. This picture was taken nearly ten years ago and I have not seen Wallace in over five years. Information gathered on him in 1963 put him at 5'10", and 160 lbs.
This picture was taken nearly ten years ago and I have not seen Wallace in over five years. Information gathered on him in 1963 put him at 5'10", and 160 lbs. His hair was dark brown and his eyes were brown. D.O.B. 11.2.39 at Gorham, Illinois.
Wallace was supervised on parole by this office until 9.28.70 at which time he was dis- charged. At the time, he was employed by Thompson Metal Fabrication, 2054 N. Vancouver and living at 1030 N.E. 102 Avenue, Apt. 13.
I realize there are some discrepancies in age and description. However, Wallace's 1962 mug shot (especially the original) will show some substantial facial similarities.
Although I know of no parachuting or airplane experience in his background, he always impressed me as a fellow who had a fair bit of intestinal fortitude.
I hope this will be of some assistance.
SHOW PICTURE.
Very truly yours,
JOHN W. DARBY DIRECTOR
1
Senior Parole Officer
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ACKNOWLEDGED 1/20/11
CE 164-41-725
1 1972
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DB Cooper-414131/10/72
PLAIN
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Los angeles airtel, 1/6/72.
DB Cooper-414131/10/72
PLAIN
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Los angeles airtel, 1/6/72.
RE: LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART- SUSPECT
Enclosed for each receiving Office is one copy each of a photograph of LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART, white male, born 12/23/30 at Rochester, New York, six feet, 175 - 200 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, FBI Mimber 753 665 A.
CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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The following investigation was conducted by Special
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AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 12. 1972, the following photographs gere
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advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane.
1972, the following photographs gere
shown to , who resides at b6 b7C
advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs are as follows:
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HENRY GRADY EPPERSONA
PETER 4. PARLO;
JOHN NEAL MARLER.
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HAROLD LEE DOWELL; Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSo), Number V62310;
ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Number 13742;
JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD:
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RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
ROBERT HAMMOND KELLY; JOHN GORDON HOSKINS; JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON; Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611:
FLLOYD J. SNIDER:
BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; JAMES HENRY ZIMMERMAN:
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TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) P NORJAK.
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Vía TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority) 004
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) P NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO PORTLAND, JANUARY ELEVEN, SEVENTY TWO.
SUSPECT :
ON JANUARY THIRTEEN, SEVENTY TWO, WAS PERSONALLY CONTACTED BY SA JOHN N. CAMPBELL. HE STATED HE WAS ON SICK LEAVE ALL DAY NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, WAS AT HOME ALONE ON THIS DAY.
IT WAS OBSERVED DID NOT MEET DESCRIPTION OF ARTIST DRAWING OF HIJACKER.
, GRESHAM,
OREGON
? ADVISED EMPLOYMENT RECORDS SHOW ON SICK LEAVE NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY, AND WORKED
NOVEMBER TWENTY SIX, SEVENTY ONE.
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URGENT
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P)	1 page

NORJAK.
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NORJAK. SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
3 PAGES
NORJAK
REGARDING SUSPECT:
5 EMPLOYED AT ON JANUARY THIRTEEN, SEVENTYTWO,
CORVALLIS, OREGON, STATED THERE
IS NO SUCH PERSON AS
AND
. SHE
WHO IS PRESENTLY EMPLOYED BY
PORTLAND, OREGON.
HAS NOT SEEN SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH HIM IN ANYWAY. ( PRESENT AT INTERVIEW), HAS NOT HAD ANY CONTACT WITH SINCE LAST SUMMER.
ADVISED NEITHER SHE NOR HAVE ANY IDEA AS TO 164-11-730
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WHEREABOUTS ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. SHE DOES NOT EXPECT ANY CONTACT WITH HIM IN THE FUTURE. SHE DOES NOT KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT KNOW HIS WHEREABOUTS.
RECEIVED DIVORCE FROM
.
WORKS AT IN CORVALLIS, AND HAS NEVER PARTICIPATED IN PARACHUTING OR SKYDIVING. DID PARTICIPATE IN PARACHUTING AT ONE TIME, BUT SHE
DOES NOT KNOW IF HE CONTINUES TO DO SO. ON JANUARY FOURTEEN,. SEVENTYTWO,
CORVALLIS, STATED SHE INSTRUCTED
SHE IS
IS ACQUAINTED. WITH KNOWS OF HIS INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, SHE HAS VIRTUALLY
REPUTATION AS
NO CONTACT WITH
HAS BEEN VACATIONING FOR TWO MONTHS IN NORTH MICHIGAN.
SHE HAS NO INFORMATION REGARDING WHEREABOUTS ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
WITH KNOWS OF HIS INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, SHE HAS VIRTUALLY
REPUTATION AS
NO CONTACT WITH
HAS BEEN VACATIONING FOR TWO MONTHS IN NORTH MICHIGAN.
SHE HAS NO INFORMATION REGARDING WHEREABOUTS ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. SHE DOES NOT KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION.
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SHE DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY CONTACT WHATSOEVER WITH IN FUTURE, BUT SHE WILL CONTACT FBI IF SHE HEARS ANYTHING. ON DISPLAY OF COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT, INDICATED SHE ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT THINK UNKNOWN SUBJECT RESEMBLES
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Suspect -
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Springfield, Oregon, on December 9,
1971:
Mrs. RUTH SCOTT , described as date of birth 5' 9", 170 pounds, blue eyes, gray hair cut short in crew cut style.
RUTH SCOTT , described as date of birth 5' 9", 170 pounds, blue eyes, gray hair cut short in crew cut style.
, Oregon,
He has been and he does not have a car.
A picture of was obtained from the Eugene, Oregon, Police Department on December 13, 1971.
picture was shown to witnesses
1971, by SA tify him as the hijacker.
at Portland, Oregon, on December 14, and neither witness could iden-
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The following investigation was conducted by SA b6 · b7C Motor Vehicle Registration Records reflect the following individuals:
, date of birth
date of birth
8 date of birth
, date of birth
date of birth
E
All individuals listed are years or under.
age
Based on the above information; these people are not deemed to be logical suspects.
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164-41-732
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DB Cooper-41423Federal Bureau of Investigation % Federal Court Blog.
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DB Cooper-41423Federal Bureau of Investigation % Federal Court Blog. Portland, Ore.
Jame 14. 1972
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SEARCHED ____ INDEXED SERIALIZED __ FILED. JAN 1 7 1972 FBI - PORTLAND
Gentlemen; HANsen CIA as I have already stated the D.B. Cooper escapade, was done for a diversionary tactic. So the only way you'll ever find"D.B. Cooper" is by doing the proper spadework! b6
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and on these probates he will find the names of at least 5 different lawyers. 50 He will note also, that
and some of these people have been represented by the above- mentioned lawyers. But always remember that the 2 ku names b6 b7C will be If you'll trace out all the above nemid people, you'll find convicts
DB Cooper-41424and ex- convicts, felepto marica and pyromaniacs, fornicato a adulterers timber thieves, traitors, Communistes, and others? But don't be fooled for practically all will lie to you and practically all will give bague answers.
But don't be fooled for practically all will lie to you and practically all will give bague answers. and none will look you "straight in the eye" For these people are"de- frauders and grave- robbers. and all a part of the b6 b7C
no , you won't find
for that name is only a pseudonym! and you won't find where all the money was diverted" now will you find a true property appraisal. and the local banken will die. and the Title & Just Co. will lie. and the County Treasurer will die. and the assessor will liv. and the County Engineer I don't know how you can find Ce
all of L wishl & kenew/
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DB Cooper-41425D. B. Cooper"But always keep in mind, the names
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to Oklahoma, to Kentucky, to Pennsylvaniay to Calais, maine,
to Reedsport
to Eugene One, 12, 66 b7C
to Portland
to Houston.
to yakima,
Los angeles, to Gacolt.
always keep in mind, the names
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to Oklahoma, to Kentucky, to Pennsylvaniay to Calais, maine,
to Reedsport
to Eugene One, 12, 66 b7C
to Portland
to Houston.
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Well, next week i'll write and
tell you how the are inter- Related and are
how the inter-related. and where intexas to find where" D. B. Cooper trained! But first you'll have to check other people out, including the 5 lawyers! Honra sincerely,
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In Reply, Please Refer to . File No. 164-41
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Post Office Box 709 Portland, Oregon 97207 January 3, 1972
ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN STATE OF OREGON
Re: UNKNOWN SUBJECT WHO HIJACKED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES 727 JET AIRCRAFT BETWEEN PORTLAND, OREGON, AND SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971.
Enclosed for your office is an artist's sketch and on the back of the sketch a description of the individual who hijacked the Northwest Orient Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971.
The hijacker is very possibly a person who has disappeared from his usual abode and possibly from his job.
The hijacker is very possibly a person who has disappeared from his usual abode and possibly from his job. Your assistance is requested in identifying persons who have been missing since about the time the hijacking occurred and who could fit the description of this individual.
I would greatly appreciate your furnishing information regarding persons known to your agency who have been missing recently and who could be considered suspects in this case.
In the event you have no pertinent information as to missing persons, please reply on this communication stating a check of your records was negative. It is our desire to receive a response from all to whom this letter is sent.
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Thank you for your assistance.
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(vory tryout) Very truly yours, J.L. MATTSON Special Agent in Charge
Negative information
Positive information X Possible
164-41-734
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Positive information X Possible
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DB Cooper-41427On 1-12-72 at 11 AM writer contacted Resident Agent (Coos Bay) in Port Orford and gave him a photo of description is listed below, MWA blonde green 5-9 1/2 153
who
This subject has
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Agent stated he would mail the photo to The FBI in Seattle immediately Photo enclosed for your files.
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chat witnesses eliminated .Allen H Boice and to BE Sheriff Curry County Gold Beach, Oregon 97444 # 247-6661
aquise Sheriff BOICE, SUSB
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AIRTELG
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, SACRAMENTO : (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: 1- Seattle
SUSPECT
Enclosed for Seattle ant Portland is one photo-
graph each of
On 1/13/72, Detective
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, Fresno, California, as a result of pre- vious discussions on this case, advised SA that on 1/12/72, he received a missing persons report on
Fresno.
one photo-
graph each of
On 1/13/72, Detective
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, Fresno, California, as a result of pre- vious discussions on this case, advised SA that on 1/12/72, he received a missing persons report on
Fresno.
The initially advised as follows:
is a white male, years old, 5'10", 180 pounds, reddish-brown hair, blue eyes, with I" scar on left cheek, He resides at Oregon, and is employed at Aronson Nursery, Canby, Oregon.
2 - Seattle . ( Eng. ; AD) 2 - Portland () 1) 2 - Sacramento JAR: end / (6) SHOW PICTURE
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PONTTAL TO SE. 1/17/72
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JAN 1 7 1972 FBI - PORTLAND NS
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: On 12/22/71, left his 1964 brown Chevrolet Biscayne station wagon at the Portland, Oregon, airport and
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advised the
never arrived in Portland, and his cer is still at the Portland airport parking lot.
on a UAL flight to Portland.
advised the
never arrived in Portland, and his cer is still at the Portland airport parking lot.
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The further advised . He likes to gamble at Rend and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. . He is known to carry a considerable amount of money on his person.
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recontacted OR 1/14/72. and obtained photographs of taken in' January, 1970. advised till bears a good resemblance to the photographs. She advised has had
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This condition resulted from a vitamin deficiency during an alcoholic binge. ' Last year, received in the sale of real estate in California with the
is known to smoke Tareyton cigarettes.
Leads for Seattle and Portland are being left to the discretion of receiving offices as Sacramento is not aware of the full scope of this investigation. CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRON:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Suspect:
WAYNE B.
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRON:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Suspect:
WAYNE B. KING 
Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 1/11/72.
B. KANE.
Referenced airtel carries name of suspect as WAYNE
This name should have been shown as WAYNE B. KING.
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Re Chicago teletype to Director, San Diego, and Seattle, 12/29/71.
SUSPECT:
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Portland has not yet received picture of referred to in referenced teletype.
San Diego advise if picture has been obtained.
2 - San Diego
2 - Seattle (164-81) 2) - Portland 2
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re: Pictures Shown to Witness, , Eugene, Oregon
Enclosed for Seattle is an insert listing pictures shown to witness .
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re: Pictures Shown to Witness, , Eugene, Oregon
Enclosed for Seattle is an insert listing pictures shown to witness . Photographs of all those individuals listed were shown on previous occasions to wit-
nesses of Northwest Airlines, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle has been advised of the results, all of which were negative.
This insert is being furnished to Seattle to record in the Seattle file photographs shown to It is noted that other pictures have been shown to & but Seattle has been advised on previous occasions with re- spect to all the other pictures shown.
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AIRTEL A IRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 12/14/71.
SUSPECT:
Referenced airtel sets out lead to obtain
current picture of suspect,
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Portland has not
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Seattle advise if photograph of furnished with referenced airtel should be shown to Portland witnesses.
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Seattle advise if photograph of furnished with referenced airtel should be shown to Portland witnesses. 
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FROM :	PORTLAND (164-41) 1 PAGE
NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE
NO INFORMATION OF VALUE DEVELOPED AT PORTLAND, OREGON, TO DATE. (P)
0 1 - PORTLAND 164-41-740
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VISTELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
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NORJAK
RE SEATTLE NITEL DATED JANUARY ELEVEN, SEVENTYTWO; AND SUSPECT
$
NORTHWEST PARACHUTING COUNCIL, SAID ON
JANUARY THIRTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, HE HAS NOT SEEN WASHINGTON. FIFTEEN, SEVENTYONE, SINCE OCTOBER STATED SHE SAW IN OCTOBER, SEVENTYONE, AND DESCRIBED HIM
FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED AS
NINETY POUNDS, SANDY HAIR, FRECKLES ON ARMS AND FACE. AND DO NOT KNOW LOCATION OF PORTLAND PARACHUTING CLUB SAID ON
JANUARY THIRTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, HAS NOT JUMPED IN THREE YEARS.
SAW 
IN LATE JULY AND OCTOBER, SEVENTYONE, AT
DOES NOT KNOW LOCATION OF AND DESCRIBED HIM AS BEING 164-41-741
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THIRTYTWO TO THIRTYFIVE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY- FIVE POUNDS TO TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BUSHY HAIR WHICH WAS LONG DARK BROWN. EMPHASIZED THAT WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY AND LOOKED FAT.
SELECTIVE SERVICE RECORDS SHOW ONE
, DOB
WHO WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DIFFERENT PERSON
THAN SUSPECT . LOGICAL RECORD CHECKS MADE FOR SUSPECT WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION RE AT PORTLAND UAC BY SEATTLE.
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P

NORJAK
PICTURES SHOWN TO
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P

NORJAK
PICTURES SHOWN TO WITNESSES
RE LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TEN, SEVENTY TWO, CHICAGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR AND OTHERS, DECEMBER TWENTY EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, AND SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FOURTEEN, SEVENTY TWO.
, NORTHWEST A IRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, VIEWED PICTURES ON JANUARY SEVENTEEN,
WITNESSES
SEVENTY TWO, OF LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART, ,
, AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS HIGHJACKER.
AM COPIES SACRAMENTO, CHICAGO, AND LOS ANGELES.
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 1/12/72.
WITNESS:
Referenced airtel enclosed for Seattle copy of a letter From from on 1/17/72, copy of which is being enclosed for Seattle.
WITNESS:
Referenced airtel enclosed for Seattle copy of a letter From from on 1/17/72, copy of which is being enclosed for Seattle. This letter contains statements which would indicate the writer is mentally unstable to some degree.
Chief of Police HENRY I. CALLISTER Tillamook, Oregon, advised on 1/18/72, he talked to on 1/18/72, and received the impression is a "ding-a-ling.'
Another letter was received
told CALLISTER he has no specific information as to the identity of the Unsub in this case but thought if he wrote some letters he would "stir up the water and get people to talking."
is employed at the Tillamook, Oregon.
In view of the above circumstances, it is recommended no further action be taken in connection with information furnished by and Portland will discontinue ao to this witness, UAC by Seattle.
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FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 page

NORJAK.
SUMMARY TELETYPE
NO PERTINENT INFORMATION DEVELOPED AT PORTLAND TO DATE. 1 Portland
NBB: 1bt (1) lej SRB
164-41-744
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Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-41440Airtel
1-14-72
To: SACe Jacksonville (88-8848) Seattle (184-81) Portland (164-41) 
From: Director, FBI (104-2111) NORJAK
Re Jacksonville airtel 1-12-72.
Latent fingerprints this case not identical fingerprints John Emil List, FBI #21830614, I.O. #4480. No palm prints located Identification Division files List.
164-41-745
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JAN 1 9 1972 FBI - PORTLAND
VB
DB Cooper-41441PD 164-41 JJH: tam 1
The following investigation was conducted
by SA
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On January 10, 1972 , and Northwest Airlines, Portland International Airport viewed photographs of the following individuals and were unable to identify any of them as the hijacker.
PORTLAND, OREGON
On January 10, 1972 , and Northwest Airlines, Portland International Airport viewed photographs of the following individuals and were unable to identify any of them as the hijacker.
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CHARLES A PHITAKER
164-41-746
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JAN 1 3 1972 FEL _PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-41442PD 164-41 BHY : CSM 1
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The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
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On January 18. 1972, Thompson Metal Fabrication, 2054 N. Vancouver. Portland, Oregon, advised JAMES WAYNE WALLACE was an employee of his firm. He advised WALLACE was off work the 24th of November. 1971, recovering from injuries sustained by falling off a ladder previous to that date. further advised a Thanksgiving turkey was delivered to WALLACE the day of the hijacking.
After the above injury WALLACE returned to work and shortly afterward, -WALLACE and severe
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JAN 1 9 19/2
ERML DORTLAXO
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DB Cooper-41446PD FBI HERE GA NR 005 LA PLAIN 159PM URGENT 1-20-72 NJZ
TO CHICAGO SEATTLE (164-81)
748
JAN 1 9 19/2
ERML DORTLAXO
12 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-41446PD FBI HERE GA NR 005 LA PLAIN 159PM URGENT 1-20-72 NJZ
TO CHICAGO SEATTLE (164-81) HOUSTON MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND WASHINGTON FIELD
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SUSPECT:
FROM .LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
NORJAK
RE. SUSPECT .. INSTANT DATE
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SOUTHWEST LAND DEVELOPMENT, THREE FOUR THREE O'NE WEST PLABANA STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED 
SA JOHN L. WALTERS, LOS ANGELES DIVISION AS FOLLOWS
WAS IN CORBO SAN LUCAS EMPLOYEE .OF HIS, NAMED"
BAJA, MEXICO, DECEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PERSON NAMED WAS DRUNK IN BAR, CONNECTED WITH CAMINO REAL HOTEL IN CORBO SAN LUCAS. BAR CALLED RAFAEL RESTAURANT AND BAR. TOLD STORY TO AND TWO UNKNOWN PERSONS HE WAS HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES AND PARACHUTED OUT END PAGE ONE
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144-41-749
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED: FILED 1 JAN 2 0 1972
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DB Cooper-41447PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
STATES MAN WENT INTO DEAIL ABOUT HIJACKING. b6 OF PLANE.
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ADVISED HE WOULD BE AT LOCATION IN MEXICO FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. HOWEVER NOTICED.
JAN 2 0 1972
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DB Cooper-41447PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
STATES MAN WENT INTO DEAIL ABOUT HIJACKING. b6 OF PLANE.
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ADVISED HE WOULD BE AT LOCATION IN MEXICO FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. HOWEVER NOTICED. NEXT DAY
W.AS
GONE. ESTIMATED COST OF BOAT FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
HAS STATED
WERE ON
ONE TO THREE YEAR VACATION AND DESTINATION NOT GIVEN. CLAIMED TO BE FROM HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS. AND FORMER EMPLOYEE OF. NORTHWEST AIRLINES IN CLAIMED b6 b7C
ON WEST COAST AND PRIOR TO LIVING IN
P.D
ILLINOIS, RESIDED IN PORTLAND, OREGON.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, AGE , FIVE
FEET TEN TO FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES TALL, SLENDER BUILD, DARK BROWN HAIR.
HOUSTON CONDUCT INTENSIVE INTERVIEW OF b6 EMPLOYED SOUTHWEST LAND DEVELOPMENT, THREE FOUR THREE ONE WEST PLABANA STREET , HOUSTON, TEXAS. DISPLAY ARTIST SKETCH OBTAIN ALL DESCRIPTIVE DATA AND SET: OUT ALL LOGICAL ADDITIONAL LEADS TO ASCERTAIN IF LOGICAL SUSPECT.
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LA 164-49.7
CHICAGO AT HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, "CHECK INDICES, CREDIT AND CRIMINAL: AND OTHER LOGICAL.
TO IDENTIFY AS FORMER EMPLOYEE OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES b7C
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LA 164-49.7
CHICAGO AT HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, "CHECK INDICES, CREDIT AND CRIMINAL: AND OTHER LOGICAL. SOURCES IN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
PORTLAND CONDUCT SAME INVESTIGATION AS CHICAGO.
PD
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WASHINGTON FIELD THROUGH U.S. BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, ATTEMPT
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TO IDENTIFY
POSSIBLY
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REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION IN MEXICO NOT. BEING
SET FORTH BY LOS ANGELES PENDING INTENSIVE INTERVIEW OF b6 b7C IN HOUSTON.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
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CHICAGO AT HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, CHECK INDICES, CREDIT AND CRIMINAL AND OTHER LOGICAL SOURCES IN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
PORTLAND CONDUCT SAME INVESTIGATION AS CHICAGO. PD
- WASHINGTON FIELD THROUGH U.S. BUREAU OF CUSTOMS, ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLY
ON WEST COAST.
REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION IN MEXICO NOT BEING
SET FORTH BY LOS ANGELES PENDING INTENSIVE INTERVIEW OF IN HOUSTON. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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DB Cooper-41450 OPTIONAL.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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DB Cooper-41450 OPTIONAL. FORM'NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION ¡GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
1/19/72
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
Any AC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-) NORJAK Being transmitted by separage package, is the parachute found at Portland, Oregon, which is to be returned to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.
3
Portland (164-41)
(1 - package) W
71
2 - Seattle (164-81) DJS : klb (5)
1/20/72 MULTI Cty SO Said
to destroy the parachute
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164-41-750
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HITO-106.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-41451SE 164-81 PD 164-41 NBB:krv 1
On January 17, 1972, the following investigation was conducted by SA
employee of Northwest Orient Airlines, Portland, Oregon, viewed pictures of the following individuals and did not recognize either of them as the hijacker:
LESLIE GENE MINCE JOHN EMIL LIST"
employee of
Northwest Orient Airlines, were shown pictures of the following
by SA
employee of Northwest Orient Airlines, Portland, Oregon, viewed pictures of the following individuals and did not recognize either of them as the hijacker:
LESLIE GENE MINCE JOHN EMIL LIST"
employee of
Northwest Orient Airlines, were shown pictures of the following individuals:
JAMES WAYNE WALLACE
Neither recognized either of these pictures as being identical with the hijacker.
It is noted
Viewed pictures of MINCE and LIST on a prior occasion with negative results.
161-41-751 AHCHED
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcription
January 17, 1972
aboard the hijacked b6
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Northwest Orient 727 aircraft on November 24, 1971, was contacted at He was shown seven (7) photographs in an effort to identify the hijacker. The seven photographs were numbered and identified as follows :
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Number One
Number Two -- E
Number Three -- JOHN DONALD PAGE;
Number Four --
Number Five --
Number Six -- Unknown white male;
Number Seven --
He could not positively identify anyone's picture as the hijacker.
advised number three was similar to the hijacker but he could not state if he was in fact the hijacker.
advised number three was similar to the hijacker but he could not state if he was in fact the hijacker. Photograph number three of JOHN DONALD PAGE was similar except the hijacker's face was thinner. If number three lost weight and his face thinned down, he could be the hijader, When shown the artist's sketch, advised number three could possibly be the unknown hijacker.
then advised
Eugene, Oregon, in the
event the FBI Should need to recontact him.
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Interviewed on 1/6/72 al Eugene, Oregon
File # PD 164-41-752
SAS
and 税
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by
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Date dictated 1/11/72
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; it ond its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-41453Post Office Box 709 Portland, Orogon 97207
January 20, 1972
Corrections Division, Parole and Probation 621 State Office Building Portland, Oregon
Dear
Reference is made to your letter of January 13, 1972, which encloses a picture of James Wayne Wallace.
Orogon 97207
January 20, 1972
Corrections Division, Parole and Probation 621 State Office Building Portland, Oregon
Dear
Reference is made to your letter of January 13, 1972, which encloses a picture of James Wayne Wallace. The picture was shown to witnesses at Portland and Wallace was not recognized as the hijacker of the N. W. Orient Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971.
Investigation disclosed that Wallace was employed by Thompson Metal Fabrication, 2054 N. Vancouver, Portland, in November, 1971, however, he was off work on November 24, 1971, recovering from injuries sustained from falling off a ladder. Since that time he was involved in a head-on collision and is now recovering from these injuries.
Thank you for bringing information regarding Wallace to our attention.
Vory truly yours,
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1-Addressee 12portland (164-41) NBB : tam (2)
J. L. MATTSON Special Agent in Charge
144-11- 252A
& 2
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DB Cooper-41454PD 164-41 RKB : csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
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Mulino Aviation.
Box 806. Mulino. Oregon, advised that only two airplanes were rented on November 24, 1971: one rented to 
for one half hour.
Oregon, advised that only two airplanes were rented on November 24, 1971: one rented to 
for one half hour. 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on a solo flight. the other rented to accompanied by for two hours, 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon. advised that she is acquainted with both people and they do not fit subject's description nor does anyone who has rented airplanes at Mulino Aviation.
Keystone Aircraft
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Company. 13325 S. Carus Road. Oregon City, Oregon, advised that two airplanes were rented November 24. 1971, one to for 45 minutes.
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. : the other to with along for 30 minutes. 1:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Both advised they knew of no b6 b7C
one fitting subject's description nor could they furnish any suspects.
Clackamas Community College.
advised that an advanced course in instrument flying at the college. which is solely classroom instructions b6 and is attended by people who normally have their pilots b7C
license. The college does not have any planes and there is not any actual flying involved.
which is solely classroom instructions b6 and is attended by people who normally have their pilots b7C
license. The college does not have any planes and there is not any actual flying involved. advised none
fit the description of the subject and he knew of no suspects. are as follows:
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DB Cooper-41455FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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FBI
Date:
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NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE
INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND HAS PRODUCED NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE. (P)
164-41-753A 1/- PORTLAND
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIC : 1971-413-135 NR 004 CG PLAIN 246 PM 01-21-72 URGENT DJB
TO:
SEATTLE
(164-81)
HOUSTON
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
W FO
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM: CHICAGO (146-297) IP
NORJAK.
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO JANUARY TWENTY, LAST,
RE SUSPECT
RECORDS , ILLINOIS, PD AND , ILLINOIS,
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO JANUARY TWENTY, LAST,
RE SUSPECT
RECORDS , ILLINOIS, PD AND , ILLINOIS,
CONTAINED NO REFERENCE CREDIT BUREAU, COVERING
TO
CHICAGO INDICES NEGATIVE RE
DESCRIBED IN REFERENCED TELETYPE.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS ..
END LLM FBI PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-41458NR004 SU PLAIN
6:09PM NITEL 1/21/72 LSB
TO:
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SEATTLE (164-81)
NO PO LT:
FROM :
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
4P
NORJAK. 00 SE.
RE SU AIRTEL TO SEATTLE AND BUREAU, JANUARY SEVENTEEN LAST; LV TEL TO BUREAU, LA,SE AND PD, NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST; BUTEL TO SU, JANUARY TWENTY LAST. RE: SUSPECT
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FOR INFO LA AND PD, , SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, ADVISED JANUARY SIXTEEN LAST HE AS PERSON RESPONSIBLE HIJACKING CAP- STRONGLY SUSPECTS
TIONED MATTER AND STATED A FRIEND OF HIS, WITH , INDICATED WENT TO OREGON APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO HIJACKING AND RENTED HOUSE APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED MILES SOUTH OF SEATTLE AND SHORTLY AFTER HIJACKING END
A FRIEND OF HIS, WITH , INDICATED WENT TO OREGON APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO HIJACKING AND RENTED HOUSE APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED MILES SOUTH OF SEATTLE AND SHORTLY AFTER HIJACKING END PAGE ONE
164-41-755
CEMSYED HRUENou CENALIZED FILED 
FBI-PURILAND
ME
DB Cooper-41459PAGE TWO
SU 164-24
WENT TO MEXICO, AND THEORIZES PURPOSE WAS TO EXCHANGE MONEY. FURTHER ADVISED IS KNOWN AS MAKE-UP EXPERT AND HE HAS LEARNED RECENTLY PURCHASED HOME, SALT LAKE CITY,
WOULD NOT DIVULGE NAME OF PERSON, A WOMAN, WHO HAS BEEN TALKING TO HIM ABOUT .
IT IS NOTED SEATTLE EXHIBITED PHOTOS OF TO WITNESSES, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, ADVISED JANUARY TWENTY LAST, SUSPECT ,
, WHO DEPARTED SALT LAKE CITY EARLY NOVEMBER
LAST, TO BEST OF HIS RECOLLECTION. HE STATED ONE
MADE INQUIRY CONCERNING IN DECEMBER LAST. HE FURTHER ADVISED HE BELIEVED SUSPECT IN CALIFORNIA BUT EXACT LOCATION UNKNOWN TO HIM, AND DID HAVE DEALINGS WITH WESTERN MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, FOUR FIVE FIVE EAST FOURTH SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY.
, SALT LAKE
CITY, ADVISED JANUARY TWENTY LAST,
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-41460 A
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SU 164-24
, AND THAT
, SALT LAKE
CITY, ADVISED JANUARY TWENTY LAST,
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-41460 A
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SU 164-24
, AND THAT SUSPECT, , DEPARTED SALT LAKE CITY LATE OCTOBER LAST FOR CALIFORNIA, EXACT LOCATION UNKNOWN TO HER. SHE STATED RECEIVED ONE LETTER WHILE SUSPECT, ET AL, WERE ENROUTE CALIFORNIA BUT COULD NOT RECALL POSTMARK.
, NATIONWIDE FINANCE COMPANY, THREE TWO THREE SOUTH STATE STREET, SALT LAKE CITY, ADVISED EMPLOYED BY HIS COMPANY BUT CURRENTLY OUT OF CITY. STATED
HIS COMPANY ATTEMPTED TO TRACE SUSPECT AND DETERMINED AS OF APPROXIMATELY MID-DECEMBER LAST EMPLOYED BY
, CALIFORNIA, BUT UPON MAKING INQUIRY THAT COMPANY, IT WAS DENIED SUSPECT EMPLOYED.
WESTERN MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, SALT LAKE CITY, ADVISED CURRENT LOCATION OF SUSPECT UNKNOWN; HOWEVER ON OCTOBER TWENTY-TWO LAST HE WAS PAID BY CHECKS IN AMOUNTS OF 
FOR WORK PERFORMED AS A CONTRACTOR, AND SHE BELIEVED HE DEPARTED SALT LAKE CITY THAT SAME OR FOLLOWING DAY. END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-41461PAGE FOUR
SU 164-24
RECORDS INDICATE ABOVE CHECKS NEGOTIATED OCTOBER TWENTY-TWO LAST AT FIRST SECURITY BANK, SALT LAKE
END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-41461PAGE FOUR
SU 164-24
RECORDS INDICATE ABOVE CHECKS NEGOTIATED OCTOBER TWENTY-TWO LAST AT FIRST SECURITY BANK, SALT LAKE CITY, AND WERE SIGNED b6 b7C
.
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES RECORDS, SALT LAKE CITY, INDICATE REGISTRATION OF NINETEEN SIXTY-THREE THUNDERBIRD TO b6 b7C
, UTAH LICENSE
ANOTHER VEHICLE, NINETEEN SIXTY-FOUR PONTIAC, VIN EIGHT
, WITH UTAH LICENSE
LA DIVISION AT
.
CALIFORNIA, MAKE INQUIRY
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IN EFFORT TO LOCATE SUSPECT AND DETER- MINE EXACT LOCATION OF SUSPECT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST, AND PER BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS CONDUCT ANY ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION TO POSITIVELY ELIMINATE SUSPECT BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM ABOVE. LA ALSO HANDLE LEAD SET FORTH REFERENCED LV TEL, IF NOT ALREADY HANDLED. SUBMIT RESULTS BY NITEL. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END P RMB
FBI PD CLR
DB Cooper-41462 NR.Ø5 HO PLAIN 6:44 PM URGENT 1-21-72 LRW TO MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
LOS ANGELES (164-497) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM HOUSTON (164-118) TWO PAGES
NO. PO LEADS
NORJAK. RE SUSPECT b6 b7C
RE LA TEL TO CHICAGO, JANUARY TWENTY LAST.
Ø5 HO PLAIN 6:44 PM URGENT 1-21-72 LRW TO MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
LOS ANGELES (164-497) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM HOUSTON (164-118) TWO PAGES
NO. PO LEADS
NORJAK. RE SUSPECT b6 b7C
RE LA TEL TO CHICAGO, JANUARY TWENTY LAST.
INTERVIEWED AT HOUSTON TODAY AND CONFIRMS ALL INFO IN RE TEL EXCEPT. STATES MOST OF DETAILS PROVIDED AS TO HOW HE ALLEGEDLY ACCOMPLISHED NORJAK WERE GIVEN TO TWO OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH WHOM THEY WERE ALSO.
DRINKING.
STATES INDIVIDUALS WERE
CALIFORNIA, PHONE
, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA,
PHONE
SHOWN COMPOSITE PHOTO OF UNSUB AND FEELS IT BEARS b6
RESEMBLANCE TO SUSPECT ALSO STATED ,
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DB Cooper-41463 HO 164-118
PAGE TWO
, TEXAS, WAS ALONG ON SAME TRIP AND ME
.
ALSO INTERVIEWED TODAY AT TEXAS,
AND SUBSTANTIATES
INFORMATION. NOT AS DEFINITE AS
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FACSIMILE COPY OF REFERENCED TELETYPE BEING FURNISHED SAN FRANCISCO VIA TELECOPIER FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE ABOVE INTERVIEWS.
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA.
FACSIMILE COPY OF REFERENCED TELETYPE BEING FURNISHED SAN FRANCISCO VIA TELECOPIER FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE ABOVE INTERVIEWS.
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA. INTERVIEW
REGARDING HIS KNOWLEDGE OF SUSPECT
DISPLAY COMPOSITE
PHOTO OF UNSUB TO .
AT BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA. CONDUCT SAME INVESTIGATION AS REQUESTED ABOVE REGARDING
SEATTLE. THREE ZERO TWO'S OF INTERVIEWS OF BEING FORWARDED VIA AIRTEL. REVIEW SAME UPON RECEIPT AND MAKE DETERMINATION REGARDING SETTING OUT OF LEADS IN MEXICO.
// UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS ///
PEND ING. END RMB FBI PD CLR
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NO PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE AT PORTLAND.
 1 Portland
NBB : 1bt (1)
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41)	1 PAGE

NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO PORTLAND AND SEATTLE, JANUARY TWENTY, SEVENTY TWO.
RE: SUSPECT
PORTLAND INDICES NEGATIVE REGARDING
CREDIT CHECK NEGATIVE REGARDING
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ARREST RECORDS, MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND PORTLAND, OREGON POLICE DEPARTMENT, NEGATIVE REGARDING
NUMEROUS ARREST RECORDS FOR
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- P -
164-41-756B 1) - Portland
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41466NR007 MP PLAIN 735PM NITEL . 1-21-72 AGL TO SEATTLE 164-81 CHICAGO
HOUSTON LOS ANGELES
PORTLAND 164-41 WASHINGTON FIELD
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 3P
NORJAK
RE LOS
1-21-72 AGL TO SEATTLE 164-81 CHICAGO
HOUSTON LOS ANGELES
PORTLAND 164-41 WASHINGTON FIELD
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 3P
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO JANUARY TWENTY
LAST.
RE : SUSPECT
? NORTHWEST
AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ADVISED WAS EMPLOYED AT PORTLAND, OREGON, APRIL ,
NINETEEN SIXTYFOUR. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO
, IN
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NINETEEN SIXTYSIX, AND TO , OCTOBER, NINETEEN SIXTYSIX. END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-41467PAGE TWO
MP 164-73
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FROM
HE WAS
VERY
CONFIDENTIALLY ADVISED
DESCRIBED AS: WHITE, MALE, DOB FIVE FEET TEN, ONE HUNDRED FIFTYFIVE
POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, GRAY EYES, SERVED IN USAF AS REGISTERED LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
ILLINOIS, SELECTIVE SERVICE
NUMBER
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RESIDENCE ADDRESS -
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, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, b7C
MINNEAPOLIS, ADVISED HAVE SEEN ON APPROXIMATELY TWELVE OCCASIONS AND DID NOT FEEL HE STRONGLY RESEMBLED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB; HOWEVER, WAS NOT DISSIMILAR ENOUGH TO ELIMINATE.
MINNEAPOLIS, ADVISED HAVE SEEN ON APPROXIMATELY TWELVE OCCASIONS AND DID NOT FEEL HE STRONGLY RESEMBLED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB; HOWEVER, WAS NOT DISSIMILAR ENOUGH TO ELIMINATE. STATED HE SAW APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, AND WAS WEARING
IN PORTLAND, OREGON. HE BELIEVED
b6 HAD BOAT MENTIONED IN REFERENCED TELETYPE AT THAT TIME.
NO PHOTO OF AVAILABLE IN NORTHWEST PERSONNEL FILES.
ALL OFFICES ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTO OF SUSPECT FOR DISPLAY TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES. WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH SUSPECT'S LOCATION DURING PERTINENT TIME PERIOD. CONSIDER DANGEROUS.
PENDING. END
TLA
FBI PORTLAND CLR
DB Cooper-41469NR003 JN PLAIN 9:00PM NITEL 1-21-72 SRW
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM JACKSON (164-32) (P) 5P
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
(SUSPECT :
ON PM OF JANUARY TWENTY, SEVENTYTWO,
,
, JACKSON, MISS., ADVISED HE BELIEVES
WHO WAS
MISS., MAY POSSIBLY BE
IDENTICAL WITH CAPTIONED SUBJECT.
ADVISED HE HAS BEEN
, RECENTLY AND HAS IN FEBRUARY, SEVENTYONE.
DETERMINED THA
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SA Belfry notified 12 /2/12 HATT FOR
SHOW PHOTO
164-41-757
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DETERMINED THA
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SA Belfry notified 12 /2/12 HATT FOR
SHOW PHOTO
164-41-757
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LAST CONTACT WAS APPROXIMATELY EIGHT
MONTHS AGO WHEN
CALLED LONG-DISTANCE FROM SOMEWHERE OUT WEST WHEN HE
.
HAS ADVISED WAS A FORMER U. S. MARINE OR PARATROPPER AND IN ADDITION, HAD TRAINING IN SKYDIVING. WHEN SHE RECENTLY SAW ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN NEWSPAPER, SHE INDICATED IT LOOKED LIKE AS HAVE OTHER RELATIVES OF
JACKSON INDICES REFLECT SUSPECT INTERVIEWED MARCH SEVEN, SIXTYNINE, BY SPECIAL AGENTS IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATION.
GILES CRISLER, (NA), COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ADVISED JANUARY TWENTYONE, SEVENTYTWO, SUSPECT RESIGNED FROM b6 ৳7C
AFTER INVESTIGATION DETERMINED HE
PERSONNEL RECORDS REFLECT TWO
PHOTOGRAPHS OF SUSPECT TAKEN APPROXIMATELY SIXTYSEVEN DASH SIXTYEIGHT. FACIAL SIMILARITIES NOTED BETWEEN SUSPECT AND END PAGE TWO
CORRECTION . SECOND PARA SECOND LINE WORD SHOULD BE HAD TRAINING IN
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ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BUT NO
SECOND PARA SECOND LINE WORD SHOULD BE HAD TRAINING IN
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ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BUT NO "DEAD LIKENESS" APPARENT. EMPLOYMENT RECORDS REFLECT FOLLOWING BACKGROUND DATA FOR SUSPECT :
FIVE FT. TEN AND ONE-HALF INCHES TALL; ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY LBS .; DOB POB
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PAST RESIDENCES,
Ps
ILL .; JULY, SIXTY, TO FEBRUARY, SIXTYFOUR,
MISS .; FEBRUARY, SIXTYFOUR, TO MAY,
SIXTYSEVEN,
, MISS .; MAY, SIXTYSEVEN, TO
OCTOBER, SIXTYEIGHT,
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SUSPECT ATTENDED
FIFTYEIGHT TO SIXTY, AND
SIXTYONE TO. SIXTYTHREE. SUSPECT HAS FIVE YEARS PRIOR
EMPLOYMENT WITH
SUSPECT HAS SIX MONTHS TRAINING WITH ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, SERIAL NUMBER WITH ACTIVE DUTY FROM JULY, SIXTYTHREE, TO DECEMBER, SIXTYTHREE;
SEPARATION CENTER SHOW
SEPARATIO SE SEPARATION CENTER SHOWN AS b6 b7C
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CORRECTION SECOND PARAGRAPH FIFTH LINE WORD SHOULD BE FEBRUARY
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SUSPECT DESCRIBED BY CRISLER AND AS VERY INTELLIGENT BUT THEY DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE OF CAPTIONED CRIME.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RECORDS REVIEWED, JACKSON, MISS.
SECOND PARAGRAPH FIFTH LINE WORD SHOULD BE FEBRUARY
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SUSPECT DESCRIBED BY CRISLER AND AS VERY INTELLIGENT BUT THEY DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE OF CAPTIONED CRIME.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RECORDS REVIEWED, JACKSON, MISS., JANUARY TWENTYONE, JANUARY TWENTYONE, SEVENTYTWO, AND REVEALED NO EXPLOSIVE TRAINING, NOR IS THERE ANY INDICATION OF PARACHUTE OR AIRBORNE TRAINING OR ANY INTEREST IN SKYDIVING.
REFLECTS SUSPECT HAS b6 b7C
DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER
INASMUCH AS SUSPECT'S CURRENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, JACKSON IS REQ
INASMUCH AS SUSPECT'S CURRENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, JACKSON IS REQUESTING THAT PHOTOGRAPHS OF SUSPECT BE DISPLAYED TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER IN AN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE
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HIM PRIOR TO EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE SUSPECT AND ACCOUNT FOR HIS WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD OF TIME. GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPHS OF SUSPECT BEING PREPARED AND WILL BE FORWARDED BY AIRTEL AS SOON AS AVAILABLE. END . MACHINE FOULED UP PLEASE GIVE US A CALL IF U HAVE PROBLEMS READING THANKS GAGA CAME OUT FINE HERE DIDN'T NEED YOUR CORRECTIONS RMB FBI PD CLR TU
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MACHINE FOULED UP PLEASE GIVE US A CALL IF U HAVE PROBLEMS READING THANKS GAGA CAME OUT FINE HERE DIDN'T NEED YOUR CORRECTIONS RMB FBI PD CLR TU
DB Cooper-41474NR 043 LA PLAIN 1133 . PM NIEL 1-21-72 RWM TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) SALT LAKE CITY (164-24).
NO PO LEARS FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P.
NORJAK.
RE SALT LAKE CITY NITEL TO BUREAU INSTANT DATE. REF SUSPECT
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INTERVIEWED BY BUREAU AGENTS AT , CALIFORNIA, INSTANT DATE, AND FURNISHED HALF OF PAY RECEIPT INDICATING EMPLOYMENT PERIOD OF NOVEMBER TWENTY TO NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR ; LAST, CALIFORNIA.
,
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INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED PAROLE RECORDS MAINTAINED BY
GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA.
TELEPHONICALLY CONFIRMED FROM PAYROLL
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END PAGE ONE Received 16 1/21/12
notify Pelfrey An 1/22/12
Acest 100% Advised No ACTION PORTLAND.
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RECORDS OF WORKED FORTY
HOURS DURING PAY PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTY THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, AND RECORDS INDICATE HE WORKED EIGHT HOURS DAY OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
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RECORDS OF WORKED FORTY
HOURS DURING PAY PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTY THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, AND RECORDS INDICATE HE WORKED EIGHT HOURS DAY OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
STATES
, CALIFORNIA, CASHED HIS CHECK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, AND HE WORKED ENTIRE WEEK THROUGH THAT DATE WITH IN , CALIFORNIA, ADDRESSES , ASCERTAINED; HOWEVER BOTH UNAVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW THIS DATE.
LA WILL INTERVIEW
TO CORROBORATE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN RECORDS, ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 102 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-4])
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 1/23/72
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, On 1/23/72
Clackamas, telephone Multnomah County called the FBI office and inquired as to the possibility of the individual who hijacked the airplane and parachuted could have landed in the Columbia River and indicated that one
then swam to a house boat. on the Columbia River, has . and has parachuting
experience. a white, male, and black hair.
stated that $ is described as
years old 5feet 8 inches, 180-190 pounds
b6 HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT 2183
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AND
stated that $ is described as
years old 5feet 8 inches, 180-190 pounds
b6 HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT 2183
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AND ELIMINATED,
164-41-759
24 0,3
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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The following investigation was conducted by SA on January 19, 1972: 
Aurora, Oregon, stated none of his aircraft were rented to unknown individuals during the period immediately prior to the hijacking. He said all planes rented during the period were for local hops and were returned by dark. He said the composite drawing of the subject does not resemble anyone he has ever met in the flying business.
Aurora, Oregon, advised there were only rentals to regular local customers during the days immediately preceeding the hijacking. She said all were for local trips and no aircraft remained overnight. She said no one fitting the description of the subject as shown in the composite draw- ing has been a customer at any time.
, Salem, Oregon, stated no aircraft were rented by the firm during November 21 to 24, 1971.
fitting the description of the subject as shown in the composite draw- ing has been a customer at any time.
, Salem, Oregon, stated no aircraft were rented by the firm during November 21 to 24, 1971. He stated the composite drawing of the subject did not rosemble anyone who had ever been a customer.
115.11-160
HARDEXLD. :Mr .: HLED JAN 201972 b6 b7C
Y'DIYORILIRYJ
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b6 b7COFFICE OF SHERMAN COUNTY SHERIFF
GERALD A. LOHREY Sheriff
MORO, OREGON 97039 Phone: 565-3622
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION POST OFFICE Box 709 PORTLAND, OREGON 97207
ATTNE MR. J.L. MATTSON SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE
REF: YOUR FILE NO. 164-41 AKA, DAN COOPER JANUARY 3, 1972 BULLETIN
GENTLEMEN :
IN 1968 T BECAME ACQUAINTED WITH A MAN BY THE NAME OF WHO WENT BY THE NAME OF
THIS FELLOW MOVED FROM SOMEWHERE IN CALIFORNIA TO WASHINGTON AND WENT DO WORK FOR
a
LATER
MANAGED
WHICH FINALLY WENT BROKE SUPPOSEDLY DUE TO MISMANAGEMENT.
UNDER THE COVER b7C
OF DARKNESS, LEAVING UNPAID BILLS ETC.
TO THE BEST OF MY MEMORY DOES VERY DIFFENTLY RESEMBLE THE ARTISTS' SKETCH SUBMITTED AND TO THE BEST OF MY MEMORY THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE SKETCH, FITS ALMOST PERFECTLY ON
TO THE BEST OF MY MEMORY DOES VERY DIFFENTLY RESEMBLE THE ARTISTS' SKETCH SUBMITTED AND TO THE BEST OF MY MEMORY THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE SKETCH, FITS ALMOST PERFECTLY ON EVERY DETAIL.
IT WAS ALSO COMMON KNOWLEDGE THE PARATROOPER.
WAS A
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS A SAMPLE OF COOPERS HAND WRITING, THEREFORE, I AM ENCLOSING A COPY WRITTEN BY FOR COMPARISON.
PO TEL TO SE 1/24/7V NO PO LEADS.
164.41762
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZEDFILED JAN 2 4 1972 FBI -- KURILAND
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IF THIS INFORMATION INTERESTS YOU, I AM SURE THAT COULD AND WOULD SUPPLY YOUR DEPARTMENT WITH ADDITIONAL MATERIAL. ALSO THERE IS AN ATTORNEY BY THE NAME OF WHO WAS VERY CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH WHILE HE WAS IN . IT IS VERY POSSIBLE THAT EITHER 
COULD FURNISH A PHOTO OF .
I UNDERSTAND THAT RETURNED TO THE STATE OF CALI- FORNIA AFTER LEAVING * WASHINGTON.
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THE ABOVE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO YOUR AGENT FROM BEND, OREGON THREE OR FOUR WEEKS AGO.
SINCERELY,
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ENC: 1
DB Cooper-41481 1/18/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
- Aer 86
Re Sacramento
SINCERELY,
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ENC: 1
DB Cooper-41481 1/18/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
- Aer 86
Re Sacramento teletype to Portland and Seattle, 11/30/71, and Seattle nitel to Portland and Sacramento, 12/30/71.
have been interviewed at the St. Francis Hotel, Susanville, California. Both persons stated that the man who was in the bar at the St. Francis Cafe and at the State Cafe on the evening of 11/28/71 displaying a large number of bills and attempting to get someone to drive him out of town departing in a white sedan, but neither could establish the make or model estimating about a 1965 Chevrolet. advised the license number was written down by an unrecalled bar patron and was handed to him on a slip of paper. .
displayed to The composite photograph of unknown subject was
and both stated that the person who they observed on the evening of 11/28/71 do not at all resemble the composite. They both stated that the individual they had been describing very much looked like an Indian and was considerably heavier in his facial features.
They both stated that the individual they had been describing very much looked like an Indian and was considerably heavier in his facial features.
2 .- Seattle 1
Portland (164-41) (Info) 2 - Sacramento HWB : mal Ser serials 86, 217, 552F SUSPECT ELIMINATED (5)
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advised that he believes that possibly the individual who was suspected as being UNSUB possibly was flashing a large amount of money attempting to cause the other bar patron to believe he was the UNISUB as the case had received considerable press coverage in the area.
Inasmuch as composite does not resemble percon observed at Susanville, California, and apparently no reliable person who could vouch for the license number of the vehicle that person entered, no further investigation of this matter is anticipated at Susanville, California.
and apparently no reliable person who could vouch for the license number of the vehicle that person entered, no further investigation of this matter is anticipated at Susanville, California.
DB Cooper-414831/20/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SCATTLE

Rc Portland airtel to San Diego, 1/17/72. RE: SUSPECT CHARLES ALLEN WHITTAKER, aka JACK WHITAKER
For the information of Portland, investigation determined that the true nane of JACK WHITAKER ic CHARLES ALLLA WHITAKER. WHITAKER was interviewed at Honolulu and his presence in Honolulu at time of instant hijacking was verified.
2 - Portland 1 - San Diego (164-1) 2 - Seattle JSD/djs (5)
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Date:
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FROM PAC, SEATTLE (
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TO
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FROM PAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 
Re Portland airtel to San Francisco, 1/17/72 and Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 12/16/71.
RE :
Referenced Sacramento airtel advised photograph of furnished was most current photograph available. Photograph shown to witnesses at Seattle could not identify as UNSUB.
If Portland is showing other photographs to witnesses, it is suggested that photograph of be shown with other photos for elimination purposes.
2)- Portland 
1 - Sacramento (164-50) (INFO) 2 - Seattle JSD: set (5)
164-41-765
F31 -PORTLAND W3
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b6 b7CNR033 WA PLAIN 4:50PM. 105PM URGENT 1-24-72 LLS TO SEATTLE (164-81) CHICAGO · HOUSTON
> PORTLAND (164-41) 9 MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO ALL OFFICES VIA WASHINGTON FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 4P
NORJAK.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST, LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO JANUARY.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST, LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO JANUARY. TWENTY LAST, HOUSTON TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST, AND MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST. 1
RE: SOSPECT b6 b7C
FOR INFO SACRAMENTO, REPORTED MAKING
STATEMENT WHILE DRINKING DECEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, IN. BAJA, CALIFORNIA, HE PARACHUTED: FROM PLANE IN SEATTLE AND DISCUSSED HIJACKING DETAILS. END PAGE ONE WAIT FOR PHOTO.
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FOR INFO SAN FRANCISCO AND SACRAMENTO, REFERENCED MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE IDENTIFIED b6
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AS FORMER EMPLOYEE NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
TRANSFERRED TO
NOTATION
IN FILE INDICATES
DESCRIBED WHITE MALE; BORN
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; FIVE FEET TEN INCHES; ONE FIFTY FIVE POUNDS; . BROWN .
HAIR; GRAY EYES; SERVED IN U.S. AIR FORCE
REGISTERED LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
ILLINOIS, SELECTIVE SERVICE NUMBER
RESIDENCE,
, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, b6 MINNEAPOLIS, ADVISED HAVE SEEN APPROXIMATELY TWELVE OCCASIONS AND DID NOT.
AIR FORCE
REGISTERED LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
ILLINOIS, SELECTIVE SERVICE NUMBER
RESIDENCE,
, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, b6 MINNEAPOLIS, ADVISED HAVE SEEN APPROXIMATELY TWELVE OCCASIONS AND DID NOT. FEEL HE STRONGLY RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION .. HOWEVER, WAS NOT DISSIMILAR ENOUGH TO ELIMINATE.
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SAW APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO AND
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AND INFORMED HE WORKED FOR
IN PORTLAND, OREGON. BELIEVED MENTIONED IN REFERENCED LOS ANGELES TEL AT THAT TIME.
NO PHOTOGRAPH OF AVAILABLE NORTHWEST PERSONNEL FILES.
RECORDS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND REVEAL
* BORN HOLDER OF DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER , WITH ADDRESS OF , CALIFORNIA, EFFECTIVE DESCRIBED AS
FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, GRAY
EYES, DIVORCED, AND HAVING RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF b6 b7C
STATUS OF LICENSE INDICATES
ISSUED
AND EXPIRES BIRTH DATE
OF NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE. FOLLOWED BY NOTATION "SURRENDERED BY SUBJECT". NO LEGAL HISTORY, ABSTRACTS OR ACCIDENTS. LOS ANGELES INDICES AND NCIC NEGATIVE.
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SACRAMENTO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND FURNISH SEATTLE,
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SACRAMENTO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND FURNISH SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
SAN FRANCISCO THROUGH LAST KNOWN ADDRESS,
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, CALIFORNIA, LAST. PENDING.
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR
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Date:	1/24/72

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TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : PORTLAND (164-41) 1 PAGE
NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE NO PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE. (P)
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TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : PORTLAND (164-41) 2 PAGES
NORJAK
SUSPECT
DEPUTY-SHERIFF
2 MORO COUNTY, OREGON, FURNISHED
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: AND APPEARANCE ARTIST'S SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB FITS DESCRIPTION OF
· IN NINETEEN-SIXTYRIGHT, , MOVED FROM CALIFORNIA AND
WENT TO WORK FOR WASHINGTON. LATER MANAGED WHICH WENT BROKE SUPPOSEDLY DUE TO
MISMANAGEMENT.
IN DARKNESS LEAVING UNPAID BILLS.
IT WAS COMMON KNOWLEDGE WAS PARATROOPER.
AN ATTORNEY, WAS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH
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IS BELIEVED TO HAVE 164-41-766B
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RETURNED TO CALIFORNIA AFTER LEAVING
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RETURNED TO CALIFORNIA AFTER LEAVING
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. SEATTLE WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
· AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On January 6, 1972, SA DON STEELE, Seattle Division, the Seattle Office desired that the parachute recovered by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office be Shipped to Seattle, Washington, by the most expeditious means possible.
On January 6, 1972, SA obtained the recovered parachute from Sergeant
Intelligence Unit, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. SA left a receipt with the Sheriff's Office and initialled and dated the parachute before turning over the parachute to SA .
SAS then packaged the parachute and hand carried it to the Portland International Airport where the box containing the parachute was given to Northwest Orient Airlines.
SAS then packaged the parachute and hand carried it to the Portland International Airport where the box containing the parachute was given to Northwest Orient Airlines. and advised he would keep the box in his personal custody until such time as he landed in Seattle, Washington, where he would personally hand the box to SA DON STEELE, Seattle Division.
On January 7, 1972, Assistant Special Agent in Charge VINCENT E. RUEHL orally advised SA that the Seattle Division had examined the parachute in question and after displaying it to knowledgeable individuals in that arca had determined that the parachute was definitely not the parachute used by unknown subject in this matter.
164-41-767 SEARCHED MISDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Jan 11, 1912 FOL- CORTLAND
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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1/11/72
Sergeant Intelligence Unit, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, furnished the following information:
advised that a green Naval type parachute was recovered from the residence located at Portland, Oregon.
Dote of Iranscription
1/11/72
Sergeant Intelligence Unit, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, furnished the following information:
advised that a green Naval type parachute was recovered from the residence located at Portland, Oregon. on
Midway Sanitary Service.
advised that stated he recovered the parachute lying on top of a garbage can located at the rear of the residence. advised that investigation by his office has determined the occupants of to be date of birth , , and date of birth
. and that the above mentioned persons have moved into that address within the .
SAS
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observed the parachute in question and determined the following identification markings were noted:
1. Number
2. A patch with the following information appearing thereon: U.S. Navy parachute, 28 ft, rip stop back type, Mfg. by Irving Air Chute, Inc., Buffalo, New York, USA, The Navy number and manufacture serial number obliterated by ink stamp; contract number b6 b7C
3. Appearing on metal snaps for leg and shoulder harnesses was the number
4. On the inside or rear of the foam rubber pad appeared the number
5. Appearing beneath the foam rubber pad were the words Mfg.
On the inside or rear of the foam rubber pad appeared the number
5. Appearing beneath the foam rubber pad were the words Mfg. by Irving Air Chute, Inc., under license granted to the U. S. Government by Pioneer Parachute Company, Inc., Manchester, Connecticut

Interviewed on,	1/5/72	Portland, Oregon	File #	PD 164-41-768

SA
by SA	JGW: tam Date dicialed	1/11/72

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DB Cooper-41494
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6. Number
August, 1949
7. The number apparently block-stamped
Sergeant then provided SA
with three polaroid color photographs of the parachute that had been recovered.
The number apparently block-stamped
Sergeant then provided SA
with three polaroid color photographs of the parachute that had been recovered.
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DB Cooper-41495
-2-File - Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 10-13-89)
Date
2.10.91
File
164-41
Class.
Office of Origin
Case No.
Last Serial Pending Closed

Serial No.	Description of Serial	Date Charged
769	Missing when purging case
Do not Remove

Employee
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To	RECHARGE	Date
From

of
Clerk	Date
initials

Date charged
Employee
Location
FPI-RBK DB Cooper-41496OPTIONAL
Clerk	Date
initials

Date charged
Employee
Location
FPI-RBK DB Cooper-41496OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 . MAY 1.963 FOITION GSA PPMAR (41 CM) 101-11.6 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC (164-41)
DATE:
1/21/72
FROM
:
SA
1
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re 164-41-569A.
On 1/20/72
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Oregon stated DONALD E. "DON" Wilson, dob 2/5/22, has been a teacher, Wallowa High School for 16 years. Mr. WILSON was on duty at Wallowa High School until 1 pm, 11/24/71 and spent Thanksgiving at his residence in Wallowa.
Efforts to telephonically contact
on 1/3,10/72 b6 b7C were negative.
It is noted minimum driving time from Wallowa, Ore to Pendleton, Ore. is 2 hours and it would have been impossible for WILSON to reach Pendleton in time to ffydl travel by UAL to Portland as the only UAL Flt. /375 which departs Pendleton 2:20pm. This and is the above eliminates WILSON as a possible suspect in this case.
SUSPECT ELIMINATED.
164-41-270
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED _~ FILED JAN 2 4 1972 TOI -PURILAND
5010-101-02
Buy U.
SUSPECT ELIMINATED.
164-41-270
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED _~ FILED JAN 2 4 1972 TOI -PURILAND
5010-101-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-41497PD 164-41 CNE : tam 1
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
+ AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On December 27, 1971,
. Portland, phone advised he has for approximately years
not seen
was recently in Portland and telephoned but did not come by the house, advised he was going to Madras, Oregon, to visit
She was the last
to
have seen according to .
The only person named that knows about who lives in Alaska. Army and has had
is
was in the
much experience in the
has not seen years, but does not believe he fits the NORJAK subject's description. is described by and a fat or spread nose.
as being about years old, 5'9", stocky build,
address can be obtained from , Oregon.
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100-41-771
JAN 2 4 1972
16no
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DB Cooper-41498 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR).101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
-
DATE: 1/24/72 +
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
-
DATE: 1/24/72 +
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NOR JACK
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12/18/71. b6 b7C
Efforts to contact the subscriber of telephone
number revealed the telephone has been disconnected, and a new number is not listed.
The Portland telephone directory and 1971 Portland city directory contain no listing for and the city directory contained no listing of ·
In view of the fact it is highly improbable the hijacker, after obtaining $200,000, would attempt to sell 2 parachutes, which he would have to carry from his point of landing, no further effort is being made to locate the person attempting to sell 2 parachutes.
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JR : cas (2) 3 9h
16.4-41-771A
SEARCHED INOSIED SEWUIZED _CONT .2 JAN 2/ 1372
2
Fist-PONTL
SOTO-104-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-41499File - Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 10-13-89)
Date
2.10.97
File
164-41
Class.
Office of Origin
Case No.
Last Serial Pending Closed

Serial No.
Office of Origin
Case No.
Last Serial Pending Closed

Serial No.	Description of Serial	Date Charged
772	Missing when purging	file
Can't Locale 000
Do not Remove

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RECHARGE
Date
To
From
initials of Clerk
Date
₹
Date charged
Employee
Location
FPI-RBK DB Cooper-41500FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/21/72

Transmit the following in
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Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
(Priority)

TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
NORJAK 00: SE
RePDairtel to Sacramento, 1/17/72.
- REGISTERED
(Priority)

TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
NORJAK 00: SE
RePDairtel to Sacramento, 1/17/72.
Re:
Suspect
For information of Portland, no current photo- graph of is available at Stockton PD or San Joaquin County SO, Stockton, California. Most current photograph obtained from California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (CII) and forwarded to Seattle and Portland by airtel, 12/14/71.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Portland (RM) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (RM) 1 - Sacramento WAW: epg (5)
164-41-773
2
FEN -PORTLAND 573
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per DB Cooper-41501
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
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NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO, ONE TWENTY LAST, AND MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO SEATTLE, ONE TWENTY ONE LAST. RE: SUSPECT
SUSPECT
, LOCATED RESIDING
, ILLINOIS, AND INTERVIEWED INSTANT.
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SACRAMENTO LOS ANGELES (164-497) SAN FRANCISCO WFO FROM CHICAGO (164-297) 3P
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO, ONE TWENTY LAST, AND MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO SEATTLE, ONE TWENTY ONE LAST. RE: SUSPECT
SUSPECT
, LOCATED RESIDING
, ILLINOIS, AND INTERVIEWED INSTANT. STATES , MRS. ELIZABE H (RODNEY) MASON, TUO SEVEN EIGHT ZERO LAURETTA DRIVE, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, DIED ONE TWENTY ONE LAST AS RESULT OF FALL IN HOME. STATES DONATED BODY TO SCIENCE AND NO FUNERAL HELD. SUSPECT HAS NO OTHER
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DB Cooper-41502
END PAGE ONE
Belfry advised 10 /25/72 10:45 pm ps2
164-41-774
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
JAN 2 5 1972 ALBI-RUSILAND PAGE TWO
STATES LAST SAW
OVER TWO
YEARS AGO AND LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS
PORTLAND, OREGON. STATES RECENTLY MARRIED OR. LIVING WITH WHOM SHE BELIEVED WAS.
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON. STATES
, ARE CURRENTLY TRAVELING
SHE RECENTLY RECEIVED LETTER FROM DATED
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ONE TWENTY ONE, LAST INDICATING RETURN ADDRESS OF MAZATLAN, MEXICO.
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ULTIMATE DESTINATION TO BE b7C
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
STATED
RECEIVED INHERITANCE b6
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OF
AS RESULT OF FAMILY TRUST,'
AND BELIEVES
MAINTAINS. CHECKING ACCOUNT
PORTLAND, OREGON.
ASST.
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ULTIMATE DESTINATION TO BE b7C
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
STATED
RECEIVED INHERITANCE b6
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OF
AS RESULT OF FAMILY TRUST,'
AND BELIEVES
MAINTAINS. CHECKING ACCOUNT
PORTLAND, OREGON.
ASST.
AUDITING
END PAGE TWO
CHIFF
Emp-addres, dater & Cx
DB Cooper-41503PAGE THREE
DESCRIBED AS BEING AN b6 b7C
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TO FURNISH PHOTOGRAPH OF
PORTLAND ATTEMPT TO LOCATE WHEREABOUTS OF
PO HROUGH ADDRESS AND THROUGH ,
OREGON
SUBJECT CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
SUS PECT
END
AJW
FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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DB Cooper-41504FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI	#008
Date:	1/25/72

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Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 page
NORJAK. SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO PERTINENT INFORMATION AT PORTLAND DEVELOPED TODAY. . 17- Portland
NBB: 1bt (1)
164-41-774A
2
-
Approved: G
Sent 7.17, M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-41505FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FB 1
Date:
1/25/72
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)

TO :	DENVER
5-22-64)
FB 1
Date:
1/25/72
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)

TO :	DENVER SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND	(164-41) 1P

NO PO LTANS.
NORJACK SUSPECT: D. B. COOPER, SALT LAKE CITY 9
,
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED JANUARY TWENTYFIVE INSTANT HE HAD LEARNED FROM A PASSENGER PASSING THROUGH THE TERMINAL, A LUMBER MILL OWNER IN WYOMING, THAT ONE WHO
P
WYOMING, HAS PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH A IN SALT LAKE CITY. ACCORDING TO
INFORMATION RECEIVED, BELIEVES THE COOPER OF HIS ACQUAINTANCE MAY BE THE HIJACKER IN THIS CASE. DENVER AT WYOMING, CONTACT FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE IN THIS CASE. P.
JLM:1am (1)
Poste
16 :- 41-774B
CIT

-

Pika

CH USTE
ENIEM
Approved,
Sent
M
Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41506
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The following investigation was
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41506
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1
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On January 19. 1972.
was shown a photo- graph of the subject and advised he did not recognize it as being anybody that flew airplanes with their company. further stated all the people that rent airplanes or fly planes through his company were familiar to him and that no unfamiliar persons had rented planes prior to November 24, 1971.
On January 19, 1972, advised, after being shown a photograph of the subject, that no one resembling the photograph or description had rented an airplane through their company. reviewed her records to see if there were any unfamiliar persons renting planes from them prior to the November 24, 1971, hijacking. stated that most of the individuals flying their airplanes were students or familiar customers.
AT TROUTDALE, OREGON
On January 19, 1972, was shown a photograph of the subject and advised it was unfamiliar to her other than it being seen in the newspaper.
AT TROUTDALE, OREGON
On January 19, 1972, was shown a photograph of the subject and advised it was unfamiliar to her other than it being seen in the newspaper. indicated most of the service rendered by her partic- ular office at Western Skyways was done with old established customers.
16.1-41.775
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DB Cooper-41507 ,
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1. PD 164-41 LLD : sao
2
On January 19. 1972,
, advised that no one answering the subject's description had service done at their par- ticular place of operation during the carly to middle part of November and prior to the November 24, 1971, hijacking.
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DB Cooper-41508PD 164-41 RLS : sao
1
The following investigation was conducted by SA on January 19, 1972:
AT TROUTDALE, OREGON
advised that during the period of November 15-24, 1971, no one rented a plane from his company that was a stranger or unknown to him or that met the physical des- cription of the hijacker. He further advised that all of the customers who do rent aircraft from the company are students that are in the process of taking pilot lessons and that all of these students are well known to him and they
He further advised that all of the customers who do rent aircraft from the company are students that are in the process of taking pilot lessons and that all of these students are well known to him and they do not meet the physical description of the hijacker A composite drawing of the hijacker was displayed to and he again reaffirmed that he had never seen this indi- vidual before.
advised that Blue Skies Flying Club, Inc., P. O. Box 343, Troutdale Airport, was a private, members only, flying club and that they do not rent planes nor instruct student pilots.
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DB Cooper-41509FO-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/25/72
On January 24, 1972, Northwest Airlines, Portland International Airport, Portland, was contacted at his place of employment and advised the following: was exhibited photographs listed below, and stated none of the individuals in the photographs were familiar to him, He advised he could not identify any of these individuals as the person responsible for the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 on the evening of November 24, 1971.
were familiar to him, He advised he could not identify any of these individuals as the person responsible for the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 on the evening of November 24, 1971.
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Photographs shown were:
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
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Interviewed on 1/24/72 at Portland, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41 - 777
DOK
SA
tam
by
Date dictated
1/25/72 b6 b7C 1
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il' ond ils conlents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-41510
1FD 302 |REV 11 :27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/25/72
On January 24, 1972 3
Northwest Airlines, Portland International Airport, Portland, was contacted at his place of employment and advised the following:
viewed photos, listed below and advised the individuals in these photographs did not resemble in any way person responsible for the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 on November 24, 1971.
Photographs shown were:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Interviewed on	1/24/72	Portland, Oregon ol	File #	PD
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Interviewed on	1/24/72	Portland, Oregon ol	File #	PD 164-41-778
Pp/C
SA by	tam Date dictated	1/25/72

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. # is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-41511
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Astoria, Oregon:
On January 21, 1972, was exhibited a composite photograph of the individual who hijacked a Northwest Airline flight on November 24, 1971. advised that the photograph was not familiar to him and he could make no identification. checked his rental records concerning planos rented during the period of the hijacking and advised that only regular students and/or customers had rented any planes and that no one had rented a plane who fitted the description of the hijacker.
rented during the period of the hijacking and advised that only regular students and/or customers had rented any planes and that no one had rented a plane who fitted the description of the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-415125010-106-03
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
1/25/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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1/13/72. (Serial #719.) Re memo of SA
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The following investigation was conducted by on 1/19/72:
The following individuals all advised they had not rented or leased any aircraft to unknown individuals during the period two weeks prior to Thanksgiving, 1971; in addition, each of the following individuals stated they were well acquainted with everyone renting or using their aircraft, and none resembled a photograph of the subject nor fit his general description:
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7 Albany, Oregon;
,
Lebanon, oregon;
advised the Corvallis skydiving team had disbanded approximately four years ago following the death of its leader. To her knowledge, there had been no skydiving clubs operating in the Linn-Benton area since that time.
To her knowledge, there had been no skydiving clubs operating in the Linn-Benton area since that time. was not acquainted with anyone who might have knowledge of skydivers in that area.
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DWM : kdd (2) >
164-41-780
CEVICHED
DB Cooper-41517FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 1/20/72
`ransmit the following in
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'ia AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
NO SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: I NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to Los Angeles 12/7/71, and San Francisco teletype to Los Angeles 12/8/71.
Re suspect :
Enclosed for each receiving office is one copy each of photograph of above suspect.
Extensive investigation has been conducted by Los Angeles to establish whereabouts of on 11/24/71.
On 12/15/71, Detective Detail, Los Angeles Sheriff's Office, advised
3 Fugitive
This ·
Records of the Los Angeles Police Department reveal by that agency on 5/20/71, at which time he identified on himself as New York, New York.
Contact with
$ known acquaintances, recent residences and former employers have failed to establish his
Contact with
$ known acquaintances, recent residences and former employers have failed to establish his whereabouts on 11/24/71.
E 2 1
2 - Seattle (164-81) (Encl 1) Minneapolis (Encl 1) Portland (164-41) (Encl 1)
2 - Los Angeles
crs/cjl (8) Son
FUIMEINTE2/31/72
16Y- 41 -7809
I-BI -- FORTLAND
...? CHED SERIAIVITY 25/2 :72 b6 b7C
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-41518
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 197A 0 - 402-735
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The artist's conception of the hijacking has been displayed to recent associates and it has been hoted he has noticeable large nose and in their opinion does not resemble artist's conception.
On 12/17/71, California, advised he has known since 1962 and. last saw him in March or April 1971, at which time was unemployed. advises the artist's conception in his opinion, does not resemble the artist's conception and described as having "bulbous nose."
In view of status with local authorities, and difficulty in establishing his whereabouts, it is recommended the enclosed photographs be displayed to appropriate witnesses to
"
In view of status with local authorities, and difficulty in establishing his whereabouts, it is recommended the enclosed photographs be displayed to appropriate witnesses to determine if should be considered logical suspect in this matter.
AT SEATTLE, PORTLAND, AND MINNEAPOLIS: Display enclosed photograph to appropriate witnesses .
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-41519 PD 164-41 SE 164-81 FSH: pjb 1
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
On January 17, 1972 was contacted
at his office, telephone number , and stated that who generally meets the descrip- tion of the hijacker. stated he does not know the whereabouts of as he has not seen him within the past
stated that from the composite
photograph of the NORJAK subject is not the subject.
and She is employed at , Eugene, and living
, Eugane.
who may know his whereabouts. She can be contacted
exact address unknown, , Oregon.
stated that he has a photograph of which he will forward to this office.
According to registered with the Selective Service Board , and enlisted in Eugene.
stated that he has a photograph of which he will forward to this office.
According to registered with the Selective Service Board , and enlisted in Eugene. His Selective Service Number and probably his Social Security Number would be listed in his file.
On January 17, 1972, an inquiry was made via state teletype of the Oregon State Department of Motor Vehicles, Salem, Oregon, which advised that holds
Oregon driver's license number and which reflects the following information: 16-4-41-781
which expired
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Date of Birth
Height	6'1"
Weight	145
Address

Junction City, Oregon
On January 17, 1972, *
Credit Bureau Metro, Pittock Building, Portland, Oregon, advised she has no information in her files identifiable with
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DB Cooper-41521 PD 164-41 SE164-81 FSH: pjb 1
The following investigation was conducted by at Portland, Oregonon JAN.
she has no information in her files identifiable with
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DB Cooper-41521 PD 164-41 SE164-81 FSH: pjb 1
The following investigation was conducted by at Portland, Oregonon JAN. 17, 1972: b6 b7C
SA
Portland, Oregon, advised that a check of his company's time clock records revealed that worked on the hours and dates indicated as follows:
November 24, 1971 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
November 25, 1971 (Thanksgiving) Day Off
November 26, 1971 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
will send a photograph of can be reproduced and displayed to witnesses.
which
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DB Cooper-41522 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMR (4; CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE: 1/24/72
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle 1/6/72.
In an effort to generate the cooperation of the public, the Bureau in referenced airtel instructed as follows :
"The Seattle Office should consider soliciting cooperative radio, television, and newspaper outlets in pertinent areas to encourage listeners to examine $20 bills and check them against the ransom lists at police departments and FBI
soliciting cooperative radio, television, and newspaper outlets in pertinent areas to encourage listeners to examine $20 bills and check them against the ransom lists at police departments and FBI offices. Copies of the ransom list could be furnished cooperative radio, television, and newspaper sources.
Each receiving office is requested to establish liaison with radio and television stations, and news media to make every effort to implement the Bureau's suggestion for additional publicity about the ransom bills. 2 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Las Vegas (164-60) 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) 2 - Seattle (164-81) CEF : kib (10)
164-41-783
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED JAN :. 1972 FBI -PORTLAND 23
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-41523FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI	#007
Date:	1/26/72

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URGENT
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P)	1 page
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URGENT
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) (P)	1 page

NORJAK.
SUMMERY TELETYPE.
NO PERTINENT INFORMATION DEVELOPED PORTLAND TODAY.
1-Portland
NBB: 1bt (1)

161-41-783A
A 8

2.
Approved: - 1
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DB Cooper-41524FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-24)

FBI
Date:	1/21/72

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Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164-32) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: SUSPECT
-
Re Jackson teletype to the Bureau, Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis dated 1/21/72.
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies each of two photographs of captioned Suspect, which should be displayed to appropriate witnesses for elimination purposes.
SNOW PHOTO FUMINATIO 1/3/79 
2-Seattle (enc. 4) -Portland (164-41) (enc.
for each receiving office are two copies each of two photographs of captioned Suspect, which should be displayed to appropriate witnesses for elimination purposes.
SNOW PHOTO FUMINATIO 1/3/79 
2-Seattle (enc. 4) -Portland (164-41) (enc. 4) (info) 1-Minneapolis (enc. 4) (info) 2 -Jackson LLA:pib (6)
164-41-784
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
FILED
J ....
1972
FBI -- PORTLAND
WE
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per
U. S. COVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413~125
DB Cooper-41525
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 1/26/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Rememo SA
dated 1/13/72.
The following investigation by SA
:
At
" Oregon:
On 1/25/72 was not available for immediate interview.
, advised
advised
parachute clubs in the area and parachute training, explained that
She said there was no is not familiar in
advised she had heard comment about the skyjacking of the Airlines plane involved. She said the artist's drawing of the suspect was definately not familiar to her. , who resides with
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164-41-785 X
5010-108-02
Buy U.
She said the artist's drawing of the suspect was definately not familiar to her. , who resides with
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2
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164-41-785 X
5010-108-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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RE:
The following investigation was conducted by SA ROBERT H. TOBER at Anchorage, Alaska:
On January 10, 1972 Anchorage, advised that he has been active in the parachutists' club in Anchorage for many years and has parachuted with on several occasions.
He was exhibited the artist's conception of the suspect in this case and asked if he had ever seen him before. He stated the person in the picture did not look familiar to him and he had given this much consideration since viewing this picture in the newspapers. He was asked if the picture resembled He stated the
mouth and nose resembled however, he felt that the individual in the artist's conception had too high a forehead for and was somewhat more slender. Furthermore, the individual in the conception looked quite a bit older than He prefaced his
that the individual in the artist's conception had too high a forehead for and was somewhat more slender. Furthermore, the individual in the conception looked quite a bit older than He prefaced his statements however, by stating that he had not seen since sometime in 1968.
He described
as follows :

Name :
Sex:	Male
Race :	White
Age:	but looks nearer to
being =
Height:	5 feet 10-11 inches
Build:	Medium, but slightly on the
heavy side with broad shoulders.
Complexion:	Medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown, which is combed back
on the sides and on the top.
Voice:	Talked fast with medium low voice.

Characteristics:	Wore glasses and smokes. Was an average smoker of Winston cigarettes.

Wearing apparel:	Generally a knitted shirt, however, was a very modish dresser, but very
He described
as follows :

Name :
Sex:	Male
Race :	White
Age:	but looks nearer to
being =
Height:	5 feet 10-11 inches
Build:	Medium, but slightly on the
heavy side with broad shoulders.
Complexion:	Medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown, which is combed back
on the sides and on the top.
Voice:	Talked fast with medium low voice.

Characteristics:	Wore glasses and smokes. Was an average smoker of Winston cigarettes.

Wearing apparel:	Generally a knitted shirt, however, was a very modish dresser, but very seldom wore a suit and

tie.

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She. described as a very good looking man who dressed extremely well and was always smiling. She stated that he was employed until about 2 years ago when he became involved in a
and left under a cloud
concerning
She stated that he
.
and had believes
, however, and she
0 The last she heard about was that he had returned to Seattle where he was there. She fur-
working for a nished Social Security Number as She could not furnish the whereabouts of
0
On January 21, 1972 2 Anchorage, exhibited & photo of but added that this photo was taken about 6 years ago and had aged somewhat since that time. She stated after observing the artist's conception of the suspect in this matter that the individual in this conception was somewhat older and had less hair than She advised she has no idea where 6
might be located other than the last time she heard he was in the Seattle area. She furthermore could not advise as to the whereabouts of 0
On January 21, 1972 Anchorage Police Department, furnished the
She furthermore could not advise as to the whereabouts of 0
On January 21, 1972 Anchorage Police Department, furnished the following information from the files of her office:
0
Ros born
He was described as 5 Feet 9 inches, 150 pounds. with brown eyes and hair. He had FBI Number Anchorage Police Department number and fingerprint classification
His criminal record was as follows: *
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Phoenix nitel, 1/6/72.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and 4
copies of an investigative ingert regarding
Enclosed for Minneapolis and Portland are 2 copies coun
of the above investigative insert. Also enclosed for
sach recipient office is one copy of a photo of
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Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland are requested to display enclosed photo of to witnesses to
determine if is identical to Unsub in captioned matter. 
2 - Seattle (Ene. 6) 2 - Minneapolis (Ene.
Minneapolis and Portland are requested to display enclosed photo of to witnesses to
determine if is identical to Unsub in captioned matter. 
2 - Seattle (Ene. 6) 2 - Minneapolis (Ene. 3) 2 - Portland (164-41) (Ehc . B) 0 1 - Anchorage RHT-g91 (7)
SHOW PHOTO ELIMINATED 1/31/72
164-41-787
SEARCHED
INDEXED.
SERIALIZED FILED
:972
FBI -- PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-41532 1/27/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (16)-41) (P)
SUBJECT: KORJAIC
Suspect:
Re Albuquerque airtel to Seattle, 12/13/71, and Seattle airtol to Portland, 12/30/71.
Enclosed for Seattle and Albuquerque is one photograph
of
On January 17, 1972, advised , who meets the general description of the individual mentioned in Albuquerque airtel, does not look like the artist's sketch of hijacker. Ho is described as follows:
Date of birth Height Weight
OI" 145 pounds
does not know the present whereabouts , as he has not seen him within the past 12 - 14 is attempting to obtain a
months.
2-Seattle (Enc. 1) 1-Albuquerque (149-131) (Enc. 1) (info) 2+Portland
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164-41-788 E
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On 1/24/72, Northwest Airlines
1) (info) 2+Portland
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On 1/24/72, Northwest Airlines employees, were shown a photograph of and both stated 1 definitely not identical with NORJAK subject.
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regarding No further investigation is being conducted within the Portland Division.
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Date:
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TTO: BAC, SEATTLE (184-81) JAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
PRO:
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) (P)
ROBJAK.
PENYTEL JANUARY TWENTYFIVE LAST.
SUSPECT
P ILLINOIS, ADVISED TODAY DURING BEARCH OF DECEASED MOTHER'S EFFECTS SHE DISCOVERED LETTER FROM RECEIVED BY HOTHER DECEMBER NINETEEN LAST. SAID HIS
ADDRESS IN CARE OF
MEXICO, &
₴
FURNISHED PHOTOS OF SUSPECT WHICH FOLLOW ANED ..
SUBJECT CONSIDERED ARUND AND DANGEROUS_
Suspect
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FILED 8 JAN 2 7 1972 FBI-EURILAND
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The following investigation was conducted by SA RALPH P.
DANGEROUS_
Suspect
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FILED 8 JAN 2 7 1972 FBI-EURILAND
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The following investigation was conducted by SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH: AT TROUTDALE, OREGON /
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Troutdale Airport, advised on January 14, 1972, that a search of the records of aircraft rentals during the period of November 18 - 25, 1971, inclusive, disclosed no rentals to any individuals not well known to this flying service. He further advised that none of these individuals to whom aircraft were rented during this period fit the descrip- tion or resemble the composite sketch of the unknown subject in this matter.

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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK

Re Seattle nitel to Portland dated 12/13/71.
RE: Suspect
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an insert regarding investigation conducted at Portland, Oregon, in this matter.
RE: Suspect
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an insert regarding investigation conducted at Portland, Oregon, in this matter.
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2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 2 Portland
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164-41-791
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Date:
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TELETYPE
NITEL
(Printity)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
NORJAK. RE SUSPECT
RE. LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO, JANUARY TWENTY, LAST; HOUSTON TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS, JANUARY TWENTY ONE, LAST; AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES, JANUARY TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
INTERVEZRED AT SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. TODAY.
ADVISED THAT NE,
₣ BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA,
AND
OREGON, TELEPHONE NUMBER
ARE FRIENDS AND WERE TOGETHER DURING
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AT
MEXICO.
STATES HIS RECOLLECTION/OP CONVERSATION WITH
WAS THAT WHO WAS ALSO PRESENT AT BAR HAD STATED THAT THEY FELT SURE THAT A FRIEND OF THEIR'S WHOM THEY HAD KNOWN WHILE RESIDING IN PORTLAND, WAS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO
164-41-782
JMP/pps (2)
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C3
DB Cooper-41538
Sent $ Per
Sporsol Agem is Chmne
1.
THAT THEY FELT SURE THAT A FRIEND OF THEIR'S WHOM THEY HAD KNOWN WHILE RESIDING IN PORTLAND, WAS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO
164-41-782
JMP/pps (2)
Approved:
Yjai
C3
DB Cooper-41538
Sent $ Per
Sporsol Agem is Chmne
1. S. GOVERNMENT PAINTING CFFEL 1971-419PIES
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INDEXED
JAN 2 7 1972 EBI-EUXILAND.
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PAGE THÚ
WAS THE HIJACKER IN INSTANT MATTER. STATED HAD NO 3 RECOLLECTION OF INCRIMINATING SELF. COULD NOT ASSOCIATE COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB WITH *
STATES THAT OF ALL INDIVIDUALS PRESENT IN CONVERSA-
TION, NE FEELS WILL HAVE BEST RECOLLECTION OF CONVERSATION. PORTLAND AT OREGON, WILL LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
.
LOS ANGELES DISCONTINUE EFFORTS TO LOCATE
FD - THREE ZERO TWO RE , INTERVIEW WILL BE FORWARDED SEATTLE.
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U. F. BOYEREXERT PRATTIZO OFFICE. tyrt-419-I>#
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TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NOR JAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE. NO SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION DEVELOPED AT PORTLAND TO DATE. 1 - Portland NBB/gle (1)
164-41-793
2
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Sent
45€ M Per 4
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-41540INFORMATION FOR NEWS MEDIA
Intensive investigation is still being conducted by the FBI and law enforcement to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for hijacking a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 aircraft on the afternoon of November 24, 1971, between Portland and Seattle. This person extorted $200,000 from Northwest Orient Airlines, and all the money was turned over to the hijacker in $20 bills. Serial numbers of all the bills have been recorded, and a list of the serial numbers has been furnished to all banks and police agencies in this area.
Serial numbers of all the bills have been recorded, and a list of the serial numbers has been furnished to all banks and police agencies in this area.
Your cooperation is solicited in encouraging your listeners or subscribers to examine $20 bills coming into their possession in substantial numbers or under unusual circumstances and check the serial numbers against the ransom lists on file at banks, police agencies, and the FBI Office.
If you desire a list of the serial numbers, please advise and the list will be immediately furnished to you. Whatever coverage you are able to give this matter will indeed be appreciated.
J. L. MATTSON Special Agent in Charge FBI, Portland Division
164-41.794
DB Cooper-41541Post Office Box 709 Portland, Oregon 97207
164-41
January 28, 1972
Gentlemen:
Attached is a memorandum asking for your assistance in again alerting the public to the fact the serial numbers have been recorded of money turned over to the hijacker of the Northwest Orient Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971.
Thank you for whatever help you are able to give in furnishing this information to the public.
of money turned over to the hijacker of the Northwest Orient Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971.
Thank you for whatever help you are able to give in furnishing this information to the public.
Very truly yours,
J. L. MATTSON Special Agent in Charge FBI, Portland Division
Attachment (1)
1 - A11 T.V., and Radio Stations and all Newspapers, Portland, Oregon, FBI Division (23) 19- Portland (164-41)
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Date:
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TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 P
NOR JAK.
SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW INFORMATION DEVELOPED TODAY.
1- PORTLAND
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41546#0 302 REV 11 27 70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Transcription
January 31, 1972
Pictures were shown to b6 Northwest Airlines, Portland international Airport, b7C of the following individuals:
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to b6 Northwest Airlines, Portland international Airport, b7C of the following individuals:
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JOHN DONALD PAGE
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did not recognize any of the above individuals as being identical with the unknown subject in this case.
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Interviewed on
1/31/72
af
Portland, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41 -798
BIR
by
SA
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Date dictated
1/31/72
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents ore nol to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-41547FD-302 (REV. ] !- 27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
January 31, 1972
Pictures were shown to - Northwest Airlines, Portland International
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did not recognize any of the above individuals as being identical with the unknown subject in this case.
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Interviewed on 1/31/72 at Portland, Oregon
File ##164-41- 799
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1/31/72
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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 agency; # ond lls contents are not to be distributed
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; # ond lls contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-41548Identification Record Request FD-9 (R'av. 4-28-35)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form may be submitted in legible hand printing.
2. Use separate form for each individual on whom record is requested.
3. Make effort to furnish FBI identification number, law enforcement identification number, of military service number.
1. Furnish descriptive data and fingerprint classification only when FBI number not available.
5. Indicate office for reply in lower right corner only. Also list in lower right corner all offices which should receive copies of available records. Include carbon of FD-9 for each office receiving. copies and forward with original to Buredu.
6. Do not fill in block in lower left corner.
To: DIRECTOR, FBI
Attention: Identification Division
Date
JAN. 17, 1972
Re NORJAK
Field File No.
164.41
Furnish The Known Identification Record of the Following:
N
FBI No.
17, 1972
Re NORJAK
Field File No.
164.41
Furnish The Known Identification Record of the Following:
N
FBI No.
Other No.
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Sex	Race	Birth Date	Birthplace	Residence
Height	Weight	Build	Hair	Eyes	Complexion	Age

Fingerprint Classification
Also Furnish : Photo Fingerprints Handwriting Specimens
Scars; marks and tattoos
Identification Division's Reply 1-26-72 On basis of information furnished, unable to identify:
Return Reply to:
DESACY PORTLAND
Criminal All. Files Civil Files Files Record Attached Photo Attached Photo Not Available
Send Copies To: Fingerprints Attached Handwriting Specimen Attached However, one may be obtained from SO Baker, Oreg.
167-41-201
SEARCHEO ____ INDEXED.
Files Record Attached Photo Attached Photo Not Available
Send Copies To: Fingerprints Attached Handwriting Specimen Attached However, one may be obtained from SO Baker, Oreg.
167-41-201
SEARCHEO ____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED _____ FILED .___
JAN 3 11971 FBI - PORTLAND
GPO 884-934
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1/25/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
MOR.JAK
ReLAtel, 1/24/72.
Enclosed for Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis is one copy each of California driver's License
At Sacramento ._ California
On 1/25/72, California driver's License was obtained from California , Division of Driver's Licenses, and bears photograph of San Mateo California. is described as white male, DOB 5"10", 155 pounds, brown hair, grey eyes, with previous license held In Oregon.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) (RM) 2 Portland (164-41) (Enc. 1) (RM) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Inc. 1) (RM) 1 -Sacramento PRI:epg. (7)
164-41-802
SHOW PHOTO
Q witnessed alimente
SEARCHED INDEXED TILFA 2
SERIALIZED
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DB Cooper-41551 OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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164-41-802
SHOW PHOTO
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JAN 2 .1972 FBI -PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-41551 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
1/26/72
On January 5, 1972, (PROTECT IDENTITY) advised SA
, Washington, that
may possibly be considered as a suspect in captioned matter because he is
also said
On January 18, 1972,
Washington,
there during the appropriate that in Oregon and Washington,
season, informed SA has worked for them but he lives at Medford, Oregon, and he has not
been in the area for several months.
said she and during the last Christmas Holidays when they visited
last saw
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in Oregon. At that time, she said, they kidded him about being a good suspect in the instant hijacking; however, they did not at any time actually think he is a person who would do such a thing. She studied the composite sketch of the sub- ject and said although there are some similarities, she does not actually think the sketch is a good likeness of She said enjoys an
She studied the composite sketch of the sub- ject and said although there are some similarities, she does not actually think the sketch is a good likeness of She said enjoys an excellent reputation, and their exper- ience with him has indicated him to be honest and trustworthy, but she admitted that with his flying and parachuting background he would have been about as capable of performing the instant hijacking as anyone she has heard of. She said the Medford area, and the subject
2 - Portland 3 - Seattle WLP/sem (5)
164-41-803
5010-109
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
SALT LAKE CITY
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)(3P)
NO PO LENDI
NORJAK
SER 7743.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO DENVER DATED JANUARY TWENTY FIVE LAST.
ON JANUARY TWENTY SIX INSTANT DATE,
9 WYOMING, ADVISED HE SAW ARTIST SKETCH OF HIJACKER IN SALT LAKE CITY "TRIBUNE". SKETCH GOOD LIKENESS Q.
ON JANUARY TWENTY SIX INSTANT DATE,
9 WYOMING, ADVISED HE SAW ARTIST SKETCH OF HIJACKER IN SALT LAKE CITY "TRIBUNE". SKETCH GOOD LIKENESS Q.F.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, IN
FIFTY FOUR.
HE STATED
UNTIL FIFTY FOUR AND THEN JOINED U. S. NAVY WHERE HE WAS AN HE ALSO RECEIVED PARACHUTE JUMP
TRAINING IN THE NAVY. IN APPROXIMATELY FIFTY SEVEN, WENT TO WORK FOR
SALT LAKE CITY 164-41-804 
(END PAGE ONE) 1 /- Portland (RM) (164-41) (AM) ¥' - Denver JEB/sg (1)
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WHERE HE WORKED AS
· AFTER THAT, LOST CONTACT WITH UNTIL APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO WHEN
HE SAW IN A BAR IN SALT LAKE CITY. AT THAT TIME,
SAID HE HAD CHANGED HIS NAME TO AND WAS ENGAGED IN
GAVE THE IMPRESSION HE HAD PILOT'S LICENSE.
HAS HAD NO FURTHER CONTACT WITH
HE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, " FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE SIX FIVE POUNDS, SANDY BROWN HAIR, HIGH FOREHEAD, SHARP NOSE, SQUEAKY VOICE, POSSIBLY HAZEL EYES.
HAS HAD NO FURTHER CONTACT WITH
HE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, " FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE SIX FIVE POUNDS, SANDY BROWN HAIR, HIGH FOREHEAD, SHARP NOSE, SQUEAKY VOICE, POSSIBLY HAZEL EYES. HE STATED IN SALT LAKE CITY,
(LNU. ) HE COULD FURNISH NO ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND.
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOW. PORTLAND FURNISHED COPY OF INSTANT COMMUNICATION BY AIRMAIL. (END PAGE TWO)
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THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200, 000 ON NORTHEAST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRLINES WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
SALT LAKE CITY AT .
AND ATTEMPT TO GAIN ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND RE (END TELE) P
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)FD-36 (Rov. 5 22-64)
FBI
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
The following Northwest Airlines
⑈
have
been shown the following listed photographs and advised thit none of them were similar to the unknown subject:
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CHARLES A. WHITAKER LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART CONSIDER DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 2 - Honolulu 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 ... Phoenix (164-100) (2 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 2 . Salt Lake City (164-24) 2 - Minneapolis DWG : Cjp (3.6)
164-41.8.05
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XY U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-139
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FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Jackson airtel to Seattle, 1/21/72; Anchorage airtel to Seattle, 1/24/72; Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 1/20/72; Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 12/14/71; Portland teletype to Seattle and
AIRMAIL
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Jackson airtel to Seattle, 1/21/72; Anchorage airtel to Seattle, 1/24/72; Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 1/20/72; Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 12/14/71; Portland teletype to Seattle and Butte, 1/10/72.
Enclosed for Seattle and Minneapolis are two (2) photographs each of JOHN DONALD PAGE described as follows:

DOB	8/7/23
Height	6'1"
Weight	1.80 pounds
Hair	Black
Eyes	Brown

PAGE developed by Portland as lookalike suspect in this case,
Witnesses employees Northwest Airlines, Portland, Oregon, viewed pictures of following on 1/31/72:
2 - Seattle. (Enc. 2)
1 - Anchorage (164-59) (Info)
1 - Jackson (164-32) (Info)
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) (Info)/
2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Info) (Enc. 2)
1 - Sacramento (164-73) (Info)
- Portland 2
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JOMN DONALD PAGE ..
None of the above were believed to be identical to Unsub in this case.
Seattle and Minneapolis are requested to show pictures of JOHN DONALD PAGE to appropriate witnesses.
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Date:	1/31/72

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TO:	CHICAGO (164-297)
SEATTLE (164-81)

2º FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK.
RE CHICAGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TWENTY FIVE, SEVENTY TWO. RE: SUSPECT CARE OF , MEXICO. PORTLAND, ADVISED HE WAS FORWARDING MAIL TO IN
SUSPECT LEFT PORTLAND AREA A YEAR TO A YEAR AND ONE HALF AGO ACCOMPANIED BY
· HAS KNOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS, AND SHE WANTED HIM TO FORWARD THEIR MAIL.
TO IN
SUSPECT LEFT PORTLAND AREA A YEAR TO A YEAR AND ONE HALF AGO ACCOMPANIED BY
· HAS KNOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS, AND SHE WANTED HIM TO FORWARD THEIR MAIL. 1-Portland 
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SUSPECT WORKED FOR NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES BEFORE LEAVING FOR MEXICO.
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KNOWS NOTHING OF SUSPECT'S BACKGROUND.
SUBJECT CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
SUSPECT
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The following investigation was conducted by
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AT NEWPORT, OREGON
On January 26, 1972
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was displayed a composite sketch of the Unknown Subject. He stated that no one even closely resembling the sketch has rented an airplane during the last two years, to the best of his knowledge. advised that due to the size of the flying service, he would have personal contact with any individual renting a plane.
advised that due to the size of the flying service, he would have personal contact with any individual renting a plane.
He further stated that he has no additional information concerning the Northwest-Orient Airlines skyjacking on November 24, 1971; however, he would immediately contact the FBI if he obtains any information regarding the matter.
161-41-807A
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FROM:
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1 page
NORJAK.
SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE AT PORTLAND. 1
Portland
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The following investigation was conducted by
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AT PENDLETON, OREGON.
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The following investigation was conducted by
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AT PENDLETON, OREGON.
On January 19. 1972.
is located at Pendleton Airport, stated no one fitting the subject's description rented an airplane , during pertinent period; does not know of any parachutists or sky divers in Pendleton and has not heard anything pertaining to this case that might be con- sidered of value.
On January 27 / 1972, , Pendleton. , which operates at Pendleton Airport, stated no one fitting subjectis description rented an airplane ·
during pertinent period.
said he did not know of anyone in the Pendleton area who has done parachuting or sky diving in the past and nothing of value concerning this case has come to his attention.
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TO:
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FROM:
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1 P
NORJAK.
SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS TODAY AT PORTLAND.
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844 PN NITEL 2/1/72 FEL 0 TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
0
NORJAK.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. RE BUREAU AIRTEL DATED JANUARY SIX, SEVENTY-TWO. THE LABORATORY HAS ADVISED THAT AFTER COMPARING THE SAMPLES OBTAINED FROM THE TYPWRITER USED BY
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WITH THE "D.S. COOPER" LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS, INCLUDING THE SEATTLE TIMES, IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF. SPECIMENS WERE PREPARED ON THE SAME TYPEWRITER DUE TO LACK OF SIGNIFICANT DEFECTS. THE LABORATORY NOTED HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING OF PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE WAS NOTED IN THE COMPARISON. BASED ON THIS AND OTHER INQUIRIES, HAS BEEN ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT.
THE LABORATORY NOTED HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING OF PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE WAS NOTED IN THE COMPARISON. BASED ON THIS AND OTHER INQUIRIES, HAS BEEN ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT.
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DAILY TELETYPE WILL DISCONTINUE, UACB, IN FAVOR OF A WEEKLY SUMMARY TO BE SUBMITTED EACH FRIDAY. IN THE EVENT OF ANY SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPEMENTS IN THIS MATTER, THE BUREAU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ADVISED.
PORTLAND SHOULD DISCONTINUE ITS DAILY TELEYPE TO SEATTLE. END REC'D TWO TELS Funnycat 882 21/72
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT HILLSBORO and MC MINNVILLE, OREGON
The following individuals were contacted on the dates shown in reference to anyone fitting the subject's description having rented a plane during the pertinent period from their respective organizations. Each individual reviewed his files and stated in each case that no one matching the subject's description had rented a plane during that period. Each individual viewed the artists drawing of the subject and stated that they knew no one matching this description.
Each individual viewed the artists drawing of the subject and stated that they knew no one matching this description.
January 25, 1972
Airport, Hillsboro, , Oregon , Portland -- Hillsboro b7C
January 25, 1972,
, Hillsboro, Oregon, Portland --
Hillsboro Airport
January 26. 1972.
NcMinnville, Oregon, Mcminnville Airport, McMinnville, Oregon
16-4-11-816.
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) 1 page

NORJAK.
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO AND OTHERS, JANUARY TWENTY SEVENTYTWO, AND SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYWO SUSPECT:
· EMPLOYEES, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, VIEWED PICTURE OF SUSPECT MASON ON FEBRUARY TWO SEVENTYTWO, AND WERE OF OPINION HE IS NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB IN THIS CASE.
AIRMAIL COPIES CHICAGO, HOUSTON, LOS ANGELES, MINNEAPOLIS, SACRAMENTO, SAN FRANCISCO AND WFO.
OF SUSPECT MASON ON FEBRUARY TWO SEVENTYTWO, AND WERE OF OPINION HE IS NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB IN THIS CASE.
AIRMAIL COPIES CHICAGO, HOUSTON, LOS ANGELES, MINNEAPOLIS, SACRAMENTO, SAN FRANCISCO AND WFO. PENDING.
1 - Chicago (164-297) (info) (AM)
1 - Houston (164-118) (info ) (AM)
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) (info) (AM)
1 - Minneapolis (164-73) (info) (AM)
1 - Sacramento (164-50) (info ) (AM)
1 - San Francisco (164-220) (info ) (AM)
1 - WFO (164-169) (info) (AM)
1)- Portland 
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NR052.LA PLAIN 1133 PM NITEL 2-2-72 DPK TO SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
' NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES JANUARY TWENTY NINE LAST, AND SEATTLE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES FEBRUARY ONE LAST. RE SUSPECT : (FNU) FAULKNER, AKA "THE FOX". ON DECEMBER TWENTY EIGHT LAST, THE CLEVELAND. DIVISION WAS REQUESTED TO INTERVIEW
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ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF
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FBI NUMBER FOUR TWO NINE TWO FIVE ZERO TWO.
INFORMATION IN REFERENCED PORTLAND TELETYPE CONCERNING (FNU) FAULKNER, AKA, APPEARS ORIGINATING FROM FAULKNER.'S END PAGE ONE
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FAULKNER'S WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST WAS ESTABLIS ED BY THE TAMPA DIVISION AND IN VIEW OF THIS HE DID NOT APPEAR TO WARRANT ADDITIONAL INVESTIGAION AS. A LOGICAL SUSPECT.
LOS ANGELES WILL INTERVIEW
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,. TO ASCERTAIN IF NEOFASOSOFORDANATURE, WHICH WOULD INDICATE ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION DESIRABLE. IF. APPEARS WARRANTED, LOS ANGELES WILL SET UP. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATE LEADS. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
PLS REPEAT PAGE TWO LINE NINE AND TEN GARBLED GA HE HAS INFORMATION OF POSITIVE NATURE, WHICH WOULD INDICATE ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION.
END
PLS REPEAT PAGE TWO LINE NINE AND TEN GARBLED GA HE HAS INFORMATION OF POSITIVE NATURE, WHICH WOULD INDICATE ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION.DESIRABLE. . IF APPEARS WARRANTED, AJW FBI\PORTLAND HOLD
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TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE. RE: PORTLAND TEL TO LOS ANGELES JANUARY TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYTWO. RE: FNU FAULKNER, AKA "THE FOX". FROM REVIEW OF FILES AT SEATTLE, IT APPEARS THAT FNU FAULKNER MAY BE IDENTICAL TO ALBERT NELSON FAULKNER, PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED AS SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER BY LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AS MENTIONED IN LOS ANGELES TELETYPE DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE AND WHOSE LOCATION WAS VERIFIED BY TAMPA AS SET FORTH IN TAMPA TEL DECEMBER TWENTYNINE, LAST .- P-
(2) ((3- Portland ) (AM) JSD/s1b
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to Portland, 12/1/71, 9:35 a.m.
Re: Skytracker, Medford, Oregon Review of Portland file discloses lead in referenced teletype was covered on 12/1/71, but Seattle was never advised of the results.
On 12/1/71,
Pacific Northwest Bell,
Grants Pass, Oregon, advised SA that telephone number (503) 476-5126 is subscribed to by LLOYD E. WHITEHEAD, 515 NE 8th Street, Grants Pass.
Mr. WHITEHEAD is well known to the Grants Pass Police Department and Josephine County Sheriff's Office as a "nut." He is a very elderly man who calls the Police Department and Sheriff's Office frequently offering his assistance in locating fugitives, particularly if there has been a great deal of publicity. WHITEHEAD purposes to locate these fugitives through the use of a divining rod and a map.
is a very elderly man who calls the Police Department and Sheriff's Office frequently offering his assistance in locating fugitives, particularly if there has been a great deal of publicity. WHITEHEAD purposes to locate these fugitives through the use of a divining rod and a map.
In view of the above contact regarding WHITEHEAD, no further investigation of WHITEHEAD warranted.
2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
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TO	SEATTLE (164-81)
CHICAGO (164-297)

FROM
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NORJAK.
RE CHICAGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TWENTY FIVE SEVENTY TWO
RE: SUSPECT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, PORT- LAND, OREGON, ADVISED HE COULD LOCATE NO CHECKING ACCOUNT IN THE NAME OF
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THE NAME OF
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TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: $12, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re :
On February 1, 1972, Detective Police Department, Fugitive Detail, advised that an old informant of his contacted him and pointed out that he saw the artist's conception of Unsub and he feels this resembles 1 He stated that was
Seattle
The informant is well acquainted could furnish
stated with the area around Gresham. Oregon, no further information on ·
LEADS
PORTLAND At " Salem, Oregon
Will conduct appropriate investigation at .to identify and conduct any further. appropriate investigation indicated.
2 Portland 2 - Seattle JSD/slb (4)
2:41 PM 2/ 11 2/3
164-41-817
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4:05 PM URGENT 2-4-72 JJH
TO
SEATTLE
PORTLAND
FROM DALLAS (164-191) IP NORJAK.
, INVESTIGATOR , FAA, FORT WORTH, ADVISED TODAY -THAT HE WAS TALKING TO ONE OF HIS INFORMANTS YESTERDAY. THIS
INFORMANT HAD ATTENDED IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, ON
HE HEARD
A STORY THAT WAS GOING AROUND AT THIS MEETING THAT
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THIS MAN DIAPPEARED ABOUT THE TIME OF NORJAK AND NOBODY HAS SEEN KIM SINCE. INFORMANT. HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION RE THIS STORY AND COULD NOT -PINPOINT. ANY SOURCE. BEING TRANSFERRED TO. SEATTLE AND WILL LEAVE FORT WORTH FEBRUARY EIGHT NEXT.
PORTLAND WILL CONDUCT INVESTIGATION IN AND AROUND
IN EFFORT TO VERIFY THIS STORY.
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TO SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
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FROM DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111) NORJAK.
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TO SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
2/2/72
FROM DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111) NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE FEBRUARY ONE LAST WHERE IT IS STATED THAT UACB, DAILY TELETYPE WILL BE DISCONTINUED IN FAVOR OF A WEEKLY SUMMARY TO BE SUBMITTED EACH FRIDAY.
THE BUREAU CONCURS AND SEATTLE SHOULD SUBMIT A WEEKLY TELETYPE TO REACH THE BUREAU BY COB EACH THURSDAY RATHER THAN FRIDAY. THIS SUMMARY TELETYPE SHOULD SET FORTH OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATION AND WHAT SPECIFIC INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONTEM- PLATED OR CONDUCTED. IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO STATE THAT INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING. SEATTLE MUST INSURE ALL LEADS RECEIVE IMMEDIATE, VIGOROUS AND THOROUGH ATTENTION FROM ALL OFFICES INVOLVED. MAIL COPIES TO PORTLAND, MINNEAPOLIS AND LAS VEGAS.
1- PORTLAND (164-41) 1- MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 1- - LAS VEGAS
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) 2 Pages

NORJAK
RE DALLAS TEL TO SE AND PD, FEBRUARY FOUR, SEVENTY TWO. ON FEBRUARY FOUR, SEVENTY TWO, SALEM AVIATION CENTER, SALEM, OREGON, ADVISED NO PARACHUTE OR SKYDIVING ACTIVITIES WHATSOEVER IN SALEM AREA. HE RECALLS APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS AGO THERE WAS PARACHUTE CLUB IN SALEM AREA, BUT HAS BEEN DISBANDED SINCE NINETEEN SIXTY EIGHT.
ONLY ACTIVE PARACHUTE CLUB IN THIS PART OF OREGON IS PACIFIC PARACHUTE CENTER, DONALD, OREGON.
ON FEBRUARY FOUR, SEVENTY TWO, (PC)
PACIFIC PARACHUTE CENTER, DONALD, OREGON, ADVISED PPC NOR
NO PARACHUTE INSTRUCTOR HAS DISAPPEARED FROM CENDIER OR LEFT UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
164-41 FGH : pah (1),
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RECALLS PARACHUTE CLUB IN SALEM AREA FOUR OR FIVE YEARS AGO, BUT NO KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR ACTIVITIES. ADVISES NO ACTIVE PARACHUTE CLUB IN SALEM AREA SINCE THAT TIME. ADVISED NO CURRENT INSTRUCTOR AT PACIFIC PARACHUTE CENTER PPC RESEMBLING COMPOSITE SKETCH OF NORJAK UNSUB.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL CONTACTED AND COULD SUPPLY NO INFO RE DISAPPEARANCE OF A PARACHUTE INSTRUCTOR ON OR AROUND DATE OF NORJAK:
* LEBANON, OREGON;
, ALBANY, OREGON;
, ALBANY, OREGON; AND CORVALLIS, OREGON.
PENDING.
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MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
PORTLAND EL PASO KANSAS CITY
FROM HOUSTON (164-118) THREE PAGES
NORJAK (SUSPECT : JOE STAGGS); 00: SEATTLE.
TODAY, (PROTECT IDENTITY) , CURRENTLY b6
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KNOWN TO OFFICIALS THAT HAD INFO RE CAPTIONED CASE AND REQUESTED INTERVIEW WITH FBI.
TODAY, (PROTECT IDENTITY) , CURRENTLY b6
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KNOWN TO OFFICIALS THAT HAD INFO RE CAPTIONED CASE AND REQUESTED INTERVIEW WITH FBI. HE FURNISHED FOLLOWING :
JOE STAGGS, WMA, EARLY FORTIES, SIX FOOT, ONE SEVEN ZERO - ONE EIGHT ZERO LBS., DYED BLACK HAIR, WELL GROOMED, CURRENTLY RESIDING IN PORTLAND, ORE., SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECI. STAGGS CURRENTLY LIVING WITH
ALL THREE ARE LIVING IN PORTLAND, ORE .. AND
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CORRESPONDS AT
, PORTLAND, ORE. CLAIMS STAGGS RECENTLY
BOUGHT A TWO STORY HOUSE ON LONGVIEW STREET, LANE OR ROAD, END PAGE ONE
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STAGGS IN DALLAS IN SIXTY NINE AND LATER SAW
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STAGGS IN DALLAS IN SIXTY NINE AND LATER SAW
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VISITED IN DEC., SEVENTY ONE AT WHICH TIME CAPTIONED HI-JACKING WAS
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MENTIONED BY WHICH PRODUCED UNUSUAL REACTION FROM . FURTHER , WAS ADVISED TODAY BY WAS LEAVING AND FOR HIM TO NO LONGER CORRESPOND. FEELS THAT POSSIBLY PLANNING TO ELOPE WITH JOE STAGGS.
STAGGS IS ALLEGED TO HAVE SERVED TIME AT LA TUNA FCI FOR DYER ACT AND ESCAPED AND LATER INCARCERATED AT USP, END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-41580 HỒ 164-118 PAGE THREE
LEAVENWORTH.
EL PASO AT LA TUNA. REVIEW RECORDS AND DETERMINE STAGGS INMATE AND FURNISH PHOTO . TO MINNEAPOLIS AND SEATTLE. KANSAS CITY AT LEAVENWORTH. SAME LEAD AS EL PASO. PORTLAND WILL CONDUCT AGENCY CHECK IN EFFORT TO OBTAIN PHOTO OF JOE STAGGS .AND FURNISH SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS. CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. END RMB
FBI PD CLR
DB Cooper-41581AT LA TUNA, TEXAS:
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On May 15, 1968, La Tuna Federal	Correctional Institution, furnished
END RMB
FBI PD CLR
DB Cooper-41581AT LA TUNA, TEXAS:
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On May 15, 1968, La Tuna Federal	Correctional Institution, furnished b7C
the file on JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG, La Tuna #444524-T, which
set	forth the following information:
RAMO	JOSEPH NOYCE STAGG
Alias	JOSEPH R. STAGG
Sex	Male
Race	White
Date of Birth	April 1, 1933
Place of Birth	Blanket, Texas
Height	5'12"
Weight	195 1bs.
Hair	Brora
Eyes	Blue
Build	Stocky
Scars and Marks	None
Marital Status	Married
Occupation	Salesran;
and Marks	None
Marital Status	Married
Occupation	Salesran; rancher
Previous
Employments	Nay, 1967-September, 1967,
Bob Read Ford, Denver, Colorado, auto sales;
February, 1967-May, 1987,
Godro Ford, Denver, Colorado,
auto sales;
July, 1985, - February, 1967 +
Boeing Implement, Fredericksburg,
Texes, salosman;
January, 1956-Way, 1966, Russell
Smith Ford, Houston, Texas, salesman
May, 1965-December, 1965 -
Republic Ford, Houston, Texas,
salesman;
February, 1965-Nay, 1965,
Jim Sanders Ford,
salesman
May, 1965-December, 1965 -
Republic Ford, Houston, Texas,
salesman;
February, 1965-Nay, 1965,
Jim Sanders Ford, Houston, Texas, salesman;
June, 1964-January, 1965 -
Houston, Texas, longshoreman;

164-41-822

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FEB 5 - 1972 hakk FBI - PORTLAND
DB Cooper-4158210-2549
Residence Education FBI # LS Tuna # Military Service
Social Security #
Sentenced
Person to notify in case of energency
Relativės Wife
Father
Bother
Brother
Sister
Brother-in-law Brother 1
September, 1963 - Juno, 1964, Blanket, Texas, sheep and goat trader;
April, 1962 - September, 1963, Stafford Woll Service, Lynch; Wyoning, laborer; January, 1960 ~ April; 1962, Downey Valve Company, Houston, Texas, salesman;
February, 1958, - September, 1959, Houston Oil Metal Company, Odessa, Texas, salesman.
Service, Lynch; Wyoning, laborer; January, 1960 ~ April; 1962, Downey Valve Company, Houston, Texas, salesman;
February, 1958, - September, 1959, Houston Oil Metal Company, Odessa, Texas, salesman.
Denver, Colorado 2 years college 716 405 F A44524-T
U.S. Marine Corps, September 22, 2951 to August 30, 1954, number 1345132 463-46-0126
STAGG sentenced December 19, 1967 at Ogden, Utah, to serve a 16-month sentence for Dyer Act - full term to expire April 18, 1969.
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JRNES RUEEN STAGG, 58, Blanket, Texas VEDA CHARDNE TIDWELL STAGG, 62, Blanket, Texas
30.
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DB Cooper-415831.P 76-2549
Former Wife
Son Son Step-daughter Step-daughter Correspondent
Attorney
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DB Cooper-41584-
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JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG FBI No. 716.405 F
164-41-823 SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED _~ FILEDE
FEB 5 . 1972 FBI - BORTL'AND Himmelbel
DB Cooper-41585NR001 EP PLAIN
100PM URGENT 2/5/72 CAS
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
HOUSTON (164-118) ( AIR MAIL )
PORTLAND (164-44)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
(INFO)
FROM : EL PASO (164-52) 2P
· NORJACK
00: SEATTLE RE: HOUSTON NITEL TWO FOUR LAST.
SUSPECT JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG, FBI NUMBER SEVEN ONE SIX FOUR ZERO FIVE F, ESCAPED LA TUNA, TEXAS FCI FIVE FIFTEEN SIXTYEIGHT b6
SUSPECT JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG, FBI NUMBER SEVEN ONE SIX FOUR ZERO FIVE F, ESCAPED LA TUNA, TEXAS FCI FIVE FIFTEEN SIXTYEIGHT b6 b7C STAGG AT TIME OF ESCAPE SERVING SIXTEEN MONTH DYER ACT SENTENCE FOR PART PLAYED AS MEMBER CAR THEFT RING. STAGG APPREHENDED ELEVEN TWENTYTHREE SIXTYEIGHT BY BUAGENTS DALLAS, TEXAS, WORKING UNDER ALIAS EARL .A. CARR AS USED CAR SALESMAN COLONIAL DODGE COMPANY. ON ONE THIRTEEN SIXTYNINE STAGG SENTENCED UNDER RULE TWENTY AT DALLAS TO EIGHT MONTHS FOR ESCAPE. CONSECUTIVE TO ITSMV SENTENCE. AUSA DECLINED TO AUTHORIZE PROSECTUTION OF b6 b7C
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SERIALIZED FILED 2
FEB5 1972 FBI - PORTLAND hamathat
DB Cooper-41586PAGE TWO
EP 164-52
STAGG BELEIVED TRANSFERRED TO LEAVENWORTH PENITENTIARY TO SERVE BOTH SENTENCES, RELEASED DATE UNKNOWN.
INFORMATION DEVELOPED FROM CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE THAT STAGG WHILE AT PLANS TO PULL TWO b6 b7C b7D
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR MAIL TRUCK ROBBERY IN STATE OF WYOMING ON - RELEASE. POSTAL AUTHORITIES ADVISED AND NO INFORMATION SUBSEQUENTLY DEVELOPED INDICATING STAGG CARRIED THROUGH ON PLANNED MAIL
POSTAL AUTHORITIES ADVISED AND NO INFORMATION SUBSEQUENTLY DEVELOPED INDICATING STAGG CARRIED THROUGH ON PLANNED MAIL TRUCK ROBBERY.
STAGG DESCRIBED WM, BN FOUR ONE THIRTYTHREE AT BLANKET, TEXAS, FIVE FEET ELEVEN, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TO ONE HUNDRED NINETYFIVE LBS., BROWN HAIR , MAY DYE BLACK, BLUE EYES.
DESCRIBED WF, BN FIVE FEET SIX, ONE HUNDRED FORTY LBS., BLACK HAIR, b6 b7C BLUE EYES.
PHOTOS JOSEPH ALONG WITH MORE DETAILED BACK- GROUND INFORMATION BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS, AND PORTLAND VIA FACSIMILE. PHOTOS ALSO BEING SENT TO SE, MP AND PD AMSD.
RECORDS LA TUNA FCE WILL BE REVIEWED MONDAY NEXT : FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-41587PAGE THREE
EP 164-52
SEATTLE IMMEDIATELY EXHIBIT PHOTO SUSPECT JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG TO NORJAK WITNESSES AND ADVISE PORTLAND OF RESULTS AS IT APPEARS STAGG RESIDING PORTLAND, OREGON ARE. b6 b7C
SUSPECT JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. PENDING. END LLM FBIP PORTLAND LLM 3 FACSIMILE CORRECTION 4 0$ :)4PD CLR
DB Cooper-41588OPTIONAL FORM NO.
PENDING. END LLM FBIP PORTLAND LLM 3 FACSIMILE CORRECTION 4 0$ :)4PD CLR
DB Cooper-41588OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA SPAR (41 CFR) 101-13.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 2/3/72,
Washington advised one
Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington, told him of a $20.00 bill involved in subject case had been passed at the Van- couver branch of Seattle First National Bank. further advised
Vancouver Washington,
phone and employee of Vancouver branch, Seattle First National had told her that the $20.00 bill had been caught in the main office of Seattle First National Bank, Seattle, Washington.
On 2/4/72, writer advized SA Norman B. BELFREY of the above information. At 5:32 P.M., 2/4/72, SPC
Seattle Office was advised of above information by writer and SA BELFREY.
At 9:30 P.M., 2/4/72, SPC advised Seattle Office had received nothing regarding aforementioned infor- mation.
At 10:05 p.M., this date writer telephonically contacted , Vancouver, Washington advised that
at phone number
she assumed it was FBI agents that had come to the
, this date writer telephonically contacted , Vancouver, Washington advised that
at phone number
she assumed it was FBI agents that had come to the bank asking questions about the bill and assumed it had involved the Hijacking case.
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At 10:15 P.M., SA Charles Farrell, Seattle was advised of the above. SA FARRELL stated that he would discussRTLAND information with ASAC BIBBLER, Seattle.
H'back 1
At 11:05 P.M. SPC advised SA Tom MANNING, Seattle office contacted re above, who advised it was Secret Service Agents interviewing bank employees due to the bill being counterfeit, and that it had nothing whatsoever to due with the hijacking. advised she had casually mentioned the possibility of the bill beingpart of the bait money to who evidentally misunderstood
5010-108-02
DATE: 2/4/72
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the actual circumstances.
164-41.825
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-41589OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 10t-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-41)
DATE: 2/7/72
FROM
ASAC VINCENT E.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 10t-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-41)
DATE: 2/7/72
FROM
ASAC VINCENT E. RUEHL
SUBJECT: NORJAK
assigned Portland International Airport, Sky Marshal's Office, telephonically advised just before noon this date his office received a call from Western Airlines. The airline representative stated Western Flight 617, scheduled to arrive San Francisco 1:50 p.m., was boarding a passenger who bore a striking resemblance to DAN COOPER.
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stated he proceeded to the boarding area and located the COOPER lookalike. This individual identified himself as ELLSWORTH FLOYD ALLEN, aka Floyd Allen. His driver's license revealed he resides 6203 Toro Creek, Alascadero, California, 93422, California driver's license #J722091. He claimed to be the West Coast Editor for Rodale Press, Inc., 33 E. Minor Street, Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049. He furnished a home telephone numberof 805-466-2810. He was also in possession of a Hertz credit card. He is further described as WMA, DOB 4/7/25, 5'11 1/2", brown hair, blue eyes, 150-160 pounds.
He was also in possession of a Hertz credit card. He is further described as WMA, DOB 4/7/25, 5'11 1/2", brown hair, blue eyes, 150-160 pounds. He furnished a former address of 993 Mesa, Morro Bay, California 93442.
reported ALLEN did bear a striking resemblance to the artist's conception of DAN COOPER.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Refer to case Agent.
VERS1am
164-41-826
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FEE 7 1972
PORTLAND!) IS back lit
5010-108-01
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-41590FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/31/72
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK.
RE: Suspect
Enclosed for receiving offices is one photograph each and one copy each of Customs Fugitive Report regarding captioned suspect.
U.S. Marshal
Los Angeles advises
* Prison Number California, was recently being transferred to and stated he would like to cooperate with law enforcement to obtain leniency regarding local charges for stated he has been involved
He states
also
He described both as
Number California, was recently being transferred to and stated he would like to cooperate with law enforcement to obtain leniency regarding local charges for stated he has been involved
He states
also
He described both as licensed pilots.
advised the Deputy U. S. Marshal that possible assisted by responsible for hi jacking and based on news accounts, believes meets
general description of hijacker. states Oregon, with a landing
strip. suspicions. .
was unable to further substantiate his 22
2 - Seattle (Encl 2) (RM) 2= Minneapolis (Excl 2 )(RM) Portland (Enc1 2) (RM) 2 Los Angeles li
164-41-828
.3CHED
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crs/Ime (8)
Approved:
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-41592
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
Special Agent in Charge
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Los Angeles case captioned . reveals in April 1971, Riverside, California, were subjects .by local, state and federal *
Both were armed at the time of arrest at also known as (aka) Riverside, was the alleged $ . ·
# and
This file reveals has been known touse a b6 b7C
white with green trim, license , and red and white. license Both ·
planes areusually kept at the
On 1/20/72,
, Los Angeles, advised he is case agent in matter.
license Both ·
planes areusually kept at the
On 1/20/72,
, Los Angeles, advised he is case agent in matter. He
states activities of have been closely followed by that agency and most recent information regarding is that
he was wearing m , in Mexico, At the time and using name of
advised is a federal fugitive and made availabe a Customs Fugitive Report dated 11/29/71, & copy of which is attached. He also made available a photo- graph of 5 which he advised is a good likeness.
Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland, display enclosed photos of to witnesses to ascertain if he should be considered logical suspect in this matter.
UNSUB IN THIS MATTER AND SUSPECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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DB Cooper-41593FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/7/72
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)
TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) / P
NORJAK.
OREGON, TELEPHONE
TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED THIS DATE AS FOLLOWS:
ON JANUARY FIVE OR SIX, SEVENTY TWO, AN AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED CIRCLING AN ISOLATED AREA NEAR
OREGON, TELEPHONE
TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED THIS DATE AS FOLLOWS:
ON JANUARY FIVE OR SIX, SEVENTY TWO, AN AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED CIRCLING AN ISOLATED AREA NEAR WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON. THIS IS RESIDENCE
SEATTLE RESOLVE POSSIBILITY CONNECTION WITH INSTANT CASE.
164-41-829 1-Portland
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MER
Sent 43℃ M Per z
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-41594
003
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NR 004 BT PLAIN 9-50 PM NITEL 2-7-72 TDS TO. DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND ( 164-4( ) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM BUTTE (164-26) (P)
NORJACK
RE SU NITEL TO BUREAU, FEB. TWO, LAST , DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF' IDAKO,
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PD, AT COOS BAY, ASCERTAIN IF SILVA EMPLOYED BY WESTERN BANK AND IF ACCOUNTED FOR ON NOV. TWO FOUR - TWO FIVE, LAST : BUTTE WILL. OBTAIN AND FORWARD PHOTO TO SEATTLE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
PD, AT COOS BAY, ASCERTAIN IF SILVA EMPLOYED BY WESTERN BANK AND IF ACCOUNTED FOR ON NOV. TWO FOUR - TWO FIVE, LAST : BUTTE WILL. OBTAIN AND FORWARD PHOTO TO SEATTLE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
AJW
FBI PORTLAND CLR TU CEOS BAY LEAD HANDLED BY recit 93 2hs
164-41-830.
SEARCHED _____ JINDEXED SERIALIZED MY FILED Ne FEB' 7 1972 FRI-PORTLAND, 0// b6 b7C
A back tin
DB Cooper-41595FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI	#005
Date:	2/8/72

Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)

Via	TELETYPE
	NITEL
(Priority}

TO:	DIRECTOR (164-2111) BUTTE (164-26) SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41)

NORJACK
RE BT TEL, FEBRUARY SEVEN, SEVENTY TWO, RE JOHN DAVIS SILVA.
, WESTERN BANK, COOS BAY, OREGON,
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FORMER COMMISSIONER ADVISES JOHN DAVIS SILVA IS
OF FINANCE FOR STATE OF IDAHO. STATES SILVA IS PRESENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND RESIDES AT FIVE TWO TWO ZERO FRANKLIN ROAD, BOISE, IDAHO.
STATES SILVA IS PRESENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND RESIDES AT FIVE TWO TWO ZERO FRANKLIN ROAD, BOISE, IDAHO. CANNOT ESTABLISH SILVA'S WHEREABOUTS NOVEMBER
TWENTY FOUR DASH TWENTY FIVE, SEVENTY ONE, BUT SUGGESTS HE WAS PROBABLY AT HOME WITH HIS FAMILY ON THANKSGIVING.
BUTTE AT BOISE, IDAHO. ATTEMPT ASCERTAIN SILVA'S WHEREABOUTS NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR DASH TWENTY FIVE, SEVENTY ONE. PENDING.
164-41-831
164-41 LRE: pah (2) 1
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BT 8:18 pm
Sent SE 7:520 M Per
A
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-41596 2/10/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Poy:
SAC, FORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 2/2/72.
SUSPECT:
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of the suspect obtained from records.
- On 2/4/72, the suspect's records were ordered from where they had been retired. b6 b7C
On 2/9/72, the aforementioned records were received Salcm, Oregon, and a review revealed the following:
and was 1 At Cho Come no noViscd that he would seek residence in Portland, Oregon, No is currently in the Portland area;
records were received Salcm, Oregon, and a review revealed the following:
and was 1 At Cho Come no noViscd that he would seek residence in Portland, Oregon, No is currently in the Portland area; however, no nobotion of in listed. There is no indication in the
records that has ever been active in either parachuting or skydiving cetivities.
* Scattle (Enc. 1) Portland
FGH: 1bc (4) ut
164-41-832
DB Cooper-41597
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The following description was obtained from records:
Nome
Alias
Height
Weight
Complexion
Eyes
Hair
DOB
POB
SSAN
Education
FBI No.
Scars and Marks
72"
165 pounds
Medium
Blue
Broom
Ninth grade
records contain no further information of value in this investigatin.
LEAD
PORTLAND
Office of the AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Will contact the District in order to identify and contact
same for any informatin pertinent to this investigation. Conduct any further investigation indicated.
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DB Cooper-41598
- 2 -FD-38 (Rev. 5-22-84)
FBI Date: 7/7/77 PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
Vio TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority}
TO :
SAG, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, HOUSTON ( 164-118)
SAG, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
SAO, JACKSON
FBI Date: 7/7/77 PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
Vio TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority}
TO :
SAG, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, HOUSTON ( 164-118)
SAG, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
SAO, JACKSON (164-32)
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59)
FROM :
SAG, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE JACKSON AIRTEL DATED JANUARY TWENTY ONE, LAST. ANCHORAGE AIRTEL DATED JANUARY TWENTY FOUR, LAST: SACRAMENTO AIRTEL DATED JANUARY TWENTY FIVE, LAST; AND HOUSTON NITEL DATE) FEBRUARY FOUR, LAST, ALL TO SEATTLE.
INSTANT DATE THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR FACSIMILES WERE DISPLAYED TO NWAL C
UNAVAILABLE DUE TO
**
- DOB
154-47-833
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 12 -FILER 2864 FEB 1 31972 FBI -"PORTLAND
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG - FDI NUMBER SEVEN ONE SIX FOUR
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ZERO FIVE P
Minneapolis
Portland (AM) 1-EL Paso (AM)
1-Kansas City (A)
ADI:mit
(4)
{
.Approved;
Sent
ME Per
C
LY U. f. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICL. 1071-413-1.3
DB Cooper-41599FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-84)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
{Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)

MP 164-73 PAGE TWO
ADVISED THAT NONE OF THE ABOVE
PICTURES RESEMBLED THE HIJACKER.
5-22-84)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
{Type in plaintext or code)
Via
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MP 164-73 PAGE TWO
ADVISED THAT NONE OF THE ABOVE
PICTURES RESEMBLED THE HIJACKER. FD THREE ZERO TWO'S TO
SEATTLE WILL	FOLLOW.
AIRMAIL	COPIES TO PORTLAND, EL PASO, AND KANSAS CITY.
P
END 4

Approved:
Sent
M Por
Special Agent in Charge
TY U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING URFIUL 1071-413-135
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DB Cooper-41600OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
2/10/72
FROM
:
SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of ASAC VINCENT E. RUEHL, dated 2/7/72.
INFORMATION FROM
INFORMANT :
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advised on 2/7/72, that he had observed a sketch of unsub in this matter published in local newspapers. After thinking about it for some time, he has decided the sketch strongly resembles an individual known to him, He stated the suspect is He said that
·
located has on
After thinking about it for some time, he has decided the sketch strongly resembles an individual known to him, He stated the suspect is He said that
·
located has on
Portland,
several occasions for
described
as follows:
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
Approximately
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Weight
175 1bs.
Height
6' to 6'1"
Build
Slender
Posture
Sometimes slouches Dark Slender
Hair
Face
Complexion
Medium
Eyes
Not recalled
Peculiarities
Occupation Marital Status
1:25-11-834
2-Portland
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Jeff
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-41601PD 164-41
In view of the obvious discrepancies between description of " it appears he is eliminated in this matter.
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DB Cooper-41602
-2-NR: 002 BT FLAIN: 6:53 PM. MITEL 2-18-72 L KS TO DIRECTOR - (164-8111) PORTLAND SEATTLE (164-81) FROM BUTTE (164-26) (P) 1P
MORJAK.
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RE SALT LAKE CITY - MITEL TO BUREAU, FEBRUARY TWO LAST. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL , STATE OF IDAHO, BOISE, IDAHO, ADVISED MAME JOHN DAVID SILVA AROSE AS SUSPECT IN HIJACKING AS IDLE SPECULATION. SILVA., . WMA, DOB JULY TWO.