to be examined as set forth below:
1) DNA-1 (Attention: will attempt to recover useable DNA material from the dentures and any hair roots and compare to DNA samples previously developed in this case.
2) Latent Fingerprint Section will compare any latent fingerprints of UNSUB developed in this case with known prints of Arthur Berge Derham.
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DB Cooper-33552
2Indianapolis From: Phoenix
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 01/15/2004
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT DNA 1
(Attention: Will conduct appropriate examinations as detailed above.
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Set Lead 2: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT LFPS
Will conduct appropriate examination as detailed above.
Set Lead 3: (Action) INDIANAPOLIS
AT INDIANAPOLIS
Will conduct file review of IP 213A-28, serials 901, 902, and 1026 re Arthur B. Derham and provide results to Seattle Field Office and Phoenix Field Office.
Set Lead 4: (Info)
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE
For information.
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DB Cooper-33553(Rev. 01-31-2003)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
02/06/2004
To :
Phoenix
Attn: SA
Squad 7
Seattle
Attn:
SA
Squad 5 - PSVCTF
From:
Indianapolis
Squad 6
Contact:
IA
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Approved By :
Drafted By:
(I: \IA\037 :
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Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
02/06/2004
To :
Phoenix
Attn: SA
Squad 7
Seattle
Attn:
SA
Squad 5 - PSVCTF
From:
Indianapolis
Squad 6
Contact:
IA
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Approved By :
Drafted By:
(I: \IA\037 
02.EC)
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
(Pending)
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Indianapolis lead covered.
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 13
Enclosure (s) : Enclosed for Phoenix and Seattle are copies of Indianapolis serials IP 213A-28-901, 902, and 1026.
Details: Referenced serial requested Indianapolis review Indianapolis serials IP 213A-28-901, 9092, and 1026 and provide results to Phoenix and Seattle.
All three serials regard an interview of Arthur B. Derham, Apache Junction, Arizona in connection with an FAG-DOED investigation of Superior Training Services (STS) . Derham was one of many STS instructors interviewed during the investigation.
Copies of all three Indianapolis serials are enclosed for Phoenix and Seattle with this communication.
DB Cooper-33554

To:	Phoenix From:	Indianapolis
Re :	SE 164A-81-DNA,	02/06/2004

LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Info)
ALL RECEIVING
Phoenix From:	Indianapolis
Re :	SE 164A-81-DNA,	02/06/2004

LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Info)
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES Read and clear.
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DB Cooper-33555FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95)
-1 - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
01/16/2004
On 01/14/2004,
transferred custody of two items from the personal effects of Arthur B. Derham: one upper denture plate and a hair sample.
Both items were stored in the FBI-Phoenix Evidence Control Room.
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Investigation on
01/14/2004
at
Phoenix, Arizona

File # SE 164A-81-DNA 14	Date dictated n/a
1
by SA

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-33556
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- 1 - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
01/16/2004
On 01/14/2004,
transferred custody of two items from the personal effects of Arthur B.
10-6-95)
- 1 - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
01/16/2004
On 01/14/2004,
transferred custody of two items from the personal effects of Arthur B. Derham: one upper denture plate and a hair sample.
Both items were stored in the FBI-Phoenix Evidence Control Room.
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Investigation on 01/14/2004 at Phoenix, Arizona

File	# SE 164A-81-DNA - 14	Date dictated	n/a
by	SA	DB Cooper-33557

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to vour scenery it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. H: \WPWIN61\164A 2.302
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
02/06/2004
To:
Phoenix
Attn: SA
Squad 7
Seattle
Attn:
SA
Squad 5 - PSVCTF
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From:
Indianapolis
Squad 6
Contact:
IA
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Approved By:
Drafted By:
(I: \IA\037 
2.EC)
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
-1.5
(Pending)
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Indianapolis lead covered.
EC)
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
-1.5
(Pending)
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Indianapolis lead covered.
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 13
Enclosure (s) : Enclosed for Phoenix and Seattle are copies of Indianapolis serials IP 213A-28-901, 902, and 1026.
Details: Referenced serial requested Indianapolis review Indianapolis serials IP 213A-28-901, 9092, and 1026 and provide results to Phoenix and Seattle.
All three serials regard an interview of Arthur B. Derham, Apache Junction, Arizona in connection with an FAG-DOED investigation of Superior Training Services (STS) . Derham was one of many STS instructors interviewed during the investigation.
Copies of all three Indianapolis serials are enclosed for Phoenix and Seattle with this communication.
ESMAGICHED
INDEXED FILED
SHAIACZED.
FEEB' P2 2004
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-33558FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
09/26/89
ARTHUR B. DERHAM, 6250 East Foothill, Apache Junction, Arizona, telephone number (602) 982-0227, was interviewed at the Mesa Resident Agency.
DERHAM, 6250 East Foothill, Apache Junction, Arizona, telephone number (602) 982-0227, was interviewed at the Mesa Resident Agency. After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview DERHAM provided the following information:
DERHAM advised that he was initially hired as a mechanic at $10.00 an hour for SUPERIOR TRAINING SERVICES (STS), Heavy Duty Equipment Shop, Heavy Duty Equipment Site, located at 6250 East Foothill, Apache Junction, Arizona. During the hiring process he was lead to believe that he would only be a mechanic until such time that he could assume the responsibilities of managing the Heavy Duty Equipment Shop. DERHAM stated that things turned out exactly as he was lead to believe during this hiring process. He stated that he was fired by STS in September, 1987, by one for no apparent reason. DERHAM further advised that while employed by STS, he reported to one DERHAM added that this
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DERHAM stated that as manager of the Heavy Duty Equipment Shop, he was responsible for insuring that the heavy duty equipment utilized in training students was
DERHAM further advised that while employed by STS, he reported to one DERHAM added that this
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DERHAM stated that as manager of the Heavy Duty Equipment Shop, he was responsible for insuring that the heavy duty equipment utilized in training students was maintained at a level capable of handling an excess of 100 students per month. DERHAM advised that the equipment which had to be maintained was not capable of training this many students within one month because it was very dilapidated and out of date. In many instances, the equipment would break down during the one month's training of students, and these student would be required to double up on the equipment which was currently working. DERHAM further stated that this type of situation was the common place rather than the exception due to the excessive wear and tear on the limited amount of equipment maintained at his site. Additionally, DERHAM stated that in many instances he was forced to handle up to as many as 300 students in a single month with the same worn out equipment. These overloaded classes led to students not receiving adequate training to even comprehend how the machinery actually operated.
These overloaded classes led to students not receiving adequate training to even comprehend how the machinery actually operated.
DERHAM advised that student would generally arrive for a one month stay at his site in order to learn how to operate
213A-IP-28
-901
Investigation on
09/14/89
at
Mesa, Arizona
File #
PX 213A-31
by SA
Date dictated
09/18/89
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-33560FD-802a (Rev. 11-15-83)
213A-IP-28 PX 213A-31
Continuation of FD-302 of ARTHUR B. DERHAM
,On 09/14/89
,Page
2
heavy duty equipment. This training on heavy duty equipment encompassed a four week program in which student would spend one week on a specific type of heavy duty equipment. They would begin the week by spending one day in the classroom and the remaining portion of the week with hands on the equipment. Thus, upon completion of the four week course, each student will have performed one week on one of four pieces of heavy duty equipment.
Thus, upon completion of the four week course, each student will have performed one week on one of four pieces of heavy duty equipment. This could be anything from a bulldozer to a grader. DERHAM advised that with this training regimen, students would never receive more than a total of eight hours per piece of equipment. He felt that this much training did not even qualify the student to be hired by any of the local heavy duty equipment operators within the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
DERHAM advised that student would generally receive a check for living expense costs for the first two weeks of their stay at the school. Subsequent to this, students would receive an additional check from STS for their living expenses during the next two weeks of their stay. DERHAM stated that once students received the second check, STS did not care whether the students departed the school or decided to stay and finish out their course of study while in the Phoenix area. He felt that once the second check was forwarded to the student, STS basically washed their hands of all responsibilities towards the students.
He felt that once the second check was forwarded to the student, STS basically washed their hands of all responsibilities towards the students.
DERHAM advised that he and his staff were told that they were not to fraternize with the student attending the school at any time during their stay. Additionally, they were told that they were not even to speak to the student unless it was strictly course related. He found this to be quite embarrassing on numerous occasions, due to the many questions generated by the students attending the course. Even though DERHAM was not allowed to converse with the students openly, he was able to get the feeling from most of the student that they believed they would be gainfully employed upon completion of this course, at a wage of approximately $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, and they would have no difficulty in finding employment once they had completed the course. He did not know where the students had acquired this type of opinion, but he was sure that it was not acquired within the heavy duty equipment site here in Apache Junction.
He did not know where the students had acquired this type of opinion, but he was sure that it was not acquired within the heavy duty equipment site here in Apache Junction. In DERHAM's opinion, most of the students that attended this course would not even be qualified to get any type of a job within the heavy duty equipment area upon completion of this course due to the very limited number of hours available to each student upon the machinery.
DB Cooper-33561PD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
213A-IP-28 PX 213A-31
Continuation of FD-302 of ARTHUR B. DERHAM
,On 09/14/89
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DERHAM also advised that on occasion there would be Spanish speaking students in attendance at the course that could not truly receive adequate training due to the language difficulties caused by their unfamiliarity of the English language. DERHAM felt that this was odd, but did not question their attendance at this school, because he felt that they were trying to learn a skill.
DERHAM advised that examinations were given on a regular basis by the instructors of the heavy duty equipment, however, he did not feel that most of the students received enough training to pass any examination given
examinations were given on a regular basis by the instructors of the heavy duty equipment, however, he did not feel that most of the students received enough training to pass any examination given without help from the instructors. DERHAM felt that approximately five out of 100 students would be capable of every learning how to operate the equipment. He truly questioned the recruitment policies of the individuals in Indianapolis, because of the numerous unqualified individuals that he encountered at his heavy duty equipment site shop. He felt that the recruiters must not have any type of knowledge regarding the operators of heavy duty equipment if these were the individuals that were being sent to learn in just a four week period.
DERHAM had no knowledge regarding the financing or enrollment policies of STS, however, he did get a feel from the students that they did not believe that they would have to repay any of the loans granted in order to gain enrollment into this school.
DERHAM advised that he really had no knowledge regarding STS property that was allegedly sold out of the back door of STS wherein cash generated with kicked back to STS employees, nor was DERHAM able to
DERHAM advised that he really had no knowledge regarding STS property that was allegedly sold out of the back door of STS wherein cash generated with kicked back to STS employees, nor was DERHAM able to furnish any additional information regarding twelve current/former employees who were victims of a STS Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) fraud committed by STS. He advised that he is currently involved in civil litigation in order to regain funds which he had invested in the Stock Option Plan, but can not currently provide information regarding the other twelve due to the fact that most have moved out of the area.
DERHAM provided the names of one
as a person whom may be able to provide additional information regarding STS activities. currently resides at Mesa, Arizona.
Additionally, one
as another individual who may be contacted and provide information regarding STS activities.
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DB Cooper-33562 FD-302a (Flev. 11-15-83)
213A-IP-28 PX 213A-31
Continuation of FD-802 of ARTHUR B. DERHAM
On 09/14/89
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4
DERHAM is described as follows:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	518"
DERHAM
On 09/14/89
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DERHAM is described as follows:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	518"
Weight	160 pounds
Date of birth Social Security	February 7, 1933
Account Number	327-26-6181
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue

DB Cooper-33563FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile ATRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
10/16/89
TO
: SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (213A-IP-28)
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (213A-IP-31)
SUBJECT:
Continental Training
Services, Inc., Superior
Training Services;
ET AL;
FAG - DOED
00: INDIANAPOLIS
Re Indianapolis airtel to SAC San Diego, 7/25/89.
Enclosed for Indianapolis are the original and one copy each of an FD-302 regarding an interview of ARTHUR B.
Enclosed for Indianapolis are the original and one copy each of an FD-302 regarding an interview of ARTHUR B. DERHAM and two lA envelopes, one containing original notes of ARTHUR B. DERHAM and another containing original interview notes of Services enrollment papers regarding and Superior Training
To date, Phoenix has been unable to locate and interview Checks of all local telephone directories, Department of Motor Vehicle records, and vehicle registration records have failed to yield a location for Until such
time as positive information can be developed regarding current location, interview of same will have to be postponed.
Phoenix is currently in the process of locating and interviewing other individuals that may have information regarding the activities of Superior Training Services while located in Phoenix. Until such time that these interviews can be completed this matter will remain in a pending status.
213-28-902 2
- Indianapolis (Enc. 7) 2 - Phoenix
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(Number) (Time)
DB Cooper-33564
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7) 2 - Phoenix
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(Number) (Time)
DB Cooper-33564
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Post Office Box 1186
In Reply, Please Refer to	Indianapolis, Indiana 46206
File No. IP 213A-28	January 24, 1990

The Honorable Deborah J. Daniels United States Attorney Southern District of Indiana U.S. Courthouse and Post Office 46 East Ohio Street, Fifth Floor Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Attention:
Assistant U.S. Attorney
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2 - Addressee (Encs. )
2138-28-1026
1 - U.S. Department of Justice (Encs.)
1 - U.S. Department of Education (Encs) 2 - Indianapolis
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DB Cooper-33565¿ (Rev. 01-31-2003)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date:
02/09/2004
To: Laboratory 
Seattle
Attn:
Evidence Control Center
Attn:
Squad 5 / PSVCTF
SA
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From: Phoenix Squad 7 Contact: SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA JJ (
ROUTINE
Date:
02/09/2004
To: Laboratory 
Seattle
Attn:
Evidence Control Center
Attn:
Squad 5 / PSVCTF
SA
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From: Phoenix Squad 7 Contact: SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA JJ (Pending)
Title: NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: To set lead for DNA comparisons for the Laboratory.
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 2 and Serial 13.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover for the Laboratory, Evidence Control Center are the following items :
1B-27 - Barcode E03719227 - One man's hat originally belonging to Arthur B. Derham.
Details: Re Serial 13 set forth the results of a lead from Seattle (serial 2) to attempt to locate items formerly belonging to Arthur B. Derham (deceased), DOB 02/07/1933 or 03/07/1931, SSAN 327-26-6181. claimed
Derham made a deathbed confession that he was "D.B. Cooper", the UNSUB who hijacked Northwest Orient Flight 305 on 11/24/1971 and used a parachute to exit the plane with ransom money.
At FBI-Seattle's request, FBI-Phoenix interviewed Warcola and she provided items that may have DNA evidence from Derham on them for comparison to male nuclear DNA recovered from an item handled by UNSUB, aka "D.
At FBI-Seattle's request, FBI-Phoenix interviewed Warcola and she provided items that may have DNA evidence from Derham on them for comparison to male nuclear DNA recovered from an item handled by UNSUB, aka "D.B. Cooper": an upper denture plate and a collection of hair that Derham saved after he began to go bald. These items were provided as package copies to re serial 13.
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DB Cooper-33567To: Laboratory From: Phoenix
Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 02/09
02/09/2004
On 02/05/2004,
provided SA with an additional item from the personal effects of Derham, a man's hat. said Derham wore the hat when doing yard and construction work, and to her knowledge no-one else has worn it. saved it in a plastic bag.
said a search of Derham's personal effects failed to locate any envelopes or stamps which Derham may have licked.
The hat is being forwarded to the Laboratory as an additional source of possible DNA for Derham.
The hat is to be examined as set forth below:
1) DNA-1 (Attention: will attempt to recover useable DNA material from the hat and compare to DNA samples previously developed in this case.
The hat is to be examined as set forth below:
1) DNA-1 (Attention: will attempt to recover useable DNA material from the hat and compare to DNA samples previously developed in this case.
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DB Cooper-33568
2 To: Laboratory From: Phoenix
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 02/09/2004
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Action) LABORATORY
AT DNA 1
(Attention:
Will conduct appropriate examinations as detailed above.
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Set Lead 2: (Info)
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON For information.
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DB Cooper-33569(Rev. 01-31-2003)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence:
ROUTINE
Date:
02/09/2004
To:
Laboratory 
Seattle
Attn:
Evidence Control Center
Attn:
Squad 5 / PSVCTF
SA
From:
Phoenix
Squad 7
Contact:
SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA_//(Pending)
Title: NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: To set lead for DNA comparisons for the Laboratory. Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 2 and Serial 13.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover for the Laboratory, Evidence Control Center are the following items:
1B-27 - Barcode E03719227 - One man's hat originally belonging to Arthur B.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover for the Laboratory, Evidence Control Center are the following items:
1B-27 - Barcode E03719227 - One man's hat originally belonging to Arthur B. Derham.
Details: Re Serial 13 set forth the results of a lead from Seattle (serial 2) to attempt to locate items formerly belonging to Arthur B. Derham (deceased) , DOB 02/07/1933 or 03/07/1931, SSAN 327-26-6181. claimed b6 b7C
Derham made a deathbed confession that he was "D.B. Cooper", the UNSUB who hijacked Northwest Orient Flight 305 on 11/24/1971 and used a parachute to exit the plane with ransom money.
At FBI-Seattle's request, FBI-Phoenix interviewed Warcola and she provided items that may have DNA evidence from Derham on them for comparison to male nuclear DNA recovered from an item handled by UNSUB, aka "D. B. Cooper": an upper denture plate and a collection of hair that Derham saved after he began to go bald. These items were provided as package copies to re serial 13.
FEB 1 9 2004
DB Cooper-33570
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- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 02/10/2004
date of birth
residing at California, telephone number
Santa Rosa,
10-6-95)
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 02/10/2004
date of birth
residing at California, telephone number
Santa Rosa, was advised of the official identities of the interviewing agents and the purpose of the interview. voluntarily provided the following information:
In
was
provided copies of birth certificates
Investigation on 01/06/2004 at Santa Rosa, California b6
File # SE T618-87-MAIA-17
Date dictated 01/12/2004
SA
by SA
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency, it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-33573
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SE 164A-81-DNA
Continuation of FD-302 of
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is very familiar with the D. B. COOPER case. In fact, he had recently read an article in the November 2003 issue of Parachutist magazine that outlined in great detail the events that unfolded in November 1971.
was not surprised that the FBI wanted to speak with him.
recently read an article in the November 2003 issue of Parachutist magazine that outlined in great detail the events that unfolded in November 1971.
was not surprised that the FBI wanted to speak with him.
theorized that D. B. COOPER was not a skydiver, that he had probably made a few static line jumps. criticized said D. B. COOPER left behind the skydiver rig, while taking with him the emergency chute used by pilots in trouble, and the dummy chute. COOPER's attire and the weather.
and it is opinion that D. B. COOPER could not have survived those conditions.
added that
voluntarily provided DNA swabs for this case.
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DB Cooper-335751
FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95) ₹
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 02/10/2004
date of birth
residing at California, telephone number
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៛ was advised of the official identities of the interviewing agents and the purpose of the interview. voluntarily provided the following information:
In
was
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provided copies of birth certificates
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Investigation on 01/06/2004 at Santa Rosa, California
File # SE 164A-81-DNA -17
Date dictated
voluntarily provided the following information:
In
was
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provided copies of birth certificates
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Investigation on 01/06/2004 at Santa Rosa, California
File # SE 164A-81-DNA -17
Date dictated 01/12/2004
SA
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-33576
SE 164A-81-DNA-17(Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
Precedence:
ROUTINE
Date:
01/20/2004 
To:
Seattle
Attn: SA
Squad 5, PSVCTF
From:
San Francisco
Squad 18B / Santa Rosa RA
Contact:
SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA (Pending)
Title: UNSUB, aka
D. B. COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Synopsis: Serial 8, Lead 2 covered.
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and interviewed. Consensual DNA swabs obtained from and submitted to the FBI Laboratory.
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 8
Enclosures: Original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview of and an FD-340 containing interview notes, two resumes, a newspaper article regarding a November 2003
Parachutist magazine article on D.
Original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview of and an FD-340 containing interview notes, two resumes, a newspaper article regarding a November 2003
Parachutist magazine article on D. B. Cooper, a pamphlet pertaining to and a DMV photo of
Details: On 01/06/2004,
Santa Rosa, California was interviewed (see enclosed FD-302) . At that time, voluntarily provided two oral swabs containing his DNA which were sent via Federal Express directly to the FBI Laboratory that evening (see SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 12) .
telephone number
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DB Cooper-33579
SE 164A-81-DNA-18 TO :
Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 01/20/2004 
From:
San Francisco
With regard to fingerprints,
advised
Lead covered in the San Francisco Division.
2
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DB Cooper-33580
TO :
Seattle
From:
San Francisco
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 01/20/2004
LEAD (s) : Set Lead 1: (Info)
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Lead covered.
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DB Cooper-33581(Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Attn: 
SA
Date: 01/20/2004
TO:
Seattle
Squad 5, PSVCTF
From:
San Francisco
Squad 18B / Santa Rosa RA
Contact:
08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Attn: 
SA
Date: 01/20/2004
TO:
Seattle
Squad 5, PSVCTF
From:
San Francisco
Squad 18B / Santa Rosa RA
Contact:
SA
Approved By :
Drafted By:
18
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA (Pending)
Title: UNSUB, aka
D. B. COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Synopsis: Serial 8, Lead 2 covered.
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and interviewed. Consensual DNA swabs obtained from and submitted to the FBI Laboratory.
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 8
Enclosures: Original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview of and an FD-340 containing interview notes, two resumes, a newspaper article regarding a November 2003
Parachutist magazine article on D. B. Cooper, a pamphlet pertaining to and a DMV photo of
Details: On 01/06/2004,
Santa Rosa, California ,
telephone number
was interviewed (see enclosed FD-302) . At that time, voluntarily provided two oral swabs containing his DNA which were sent via Federal Express directly to the FBI Laboratory that evening (see SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 12) .
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DB Cooper-33582Z ** (Rev.
swabs containing his DNA which were sent via Federal Express directly to the FBI Laboratory that evening (see SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 12) .
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DB Cooper-33582Z ** (Rev. 5-13-99)
LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
Phoenix
Date:
March 30, 2004
Case ID No .:
SE 164A-81-DNA - 2.0
Lab No .:
040219012 PG HL
Reference:
Communication dated February 09, 2004
Your No .:
Title:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: February 19, 2004
The following specimens were examined in the Trace Evidence Unit: Q53 Hat (1B27 E03719227)
This report contains the results of the trace evidence examinations.
Results of Examinations:
A light brown Caucasian head hair was recovered from the Q53 hat. This hair has been preserved on a glass microscope slide for possible future comparison. No other hairs suitable for meaningful comparison purposes were found on the Q53 hat.
A few textile fibers of various types and colors found on the Q53 hat have been preserved for possible future comparison purposes.
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This Report is Furnished for Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33585Remarks:
The results of the DNA examinations and the disposition
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This Report is Furnished for Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33585Remarks:
The results of the DNA examinations and the disposition of the submitted items will be the subject of separate communications.
Trace Evidence Unit
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DB Cooper-335865 7-1 (Rev. 5-13-99)
FBI 1. S LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
Phoenix
Date:
March 30, 2004

Case ID No .:	SE 164A-81-DNA - 20
Lab No .:	040219012 PG HL

Reference:	Communication dated February 09, 2004
Your No .:
Title:	NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING

Date specimens received: February 19, 2004 The following specimens were examined in the Trace Evidence Unit: Q53 Hat (1B27 E03719227).
This report contains the results of the trace evidence examinations.
Results of Examinations:
A light brown Caucasian head hair was recovered from the Q53 hat.
This report contains the results of the trace evidence examinations.
Results of Examinations:
A light brown Caucasian head hair was recovered from the Q53 hat. This hair has been preserved on a glass microscope slide for possible future comparison. No other hairs suitable for meaningful comparison purposes were found on the Q53 hat.
A few textile fibers of various types and colors found on the Q53 hat have been preserved for possible future comparison purposes.
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SEARCHED
SERIALIZED
INDEXED FILED
APR 0 2 2004
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-33587SE 164A- 81-DNA-22
SEARCHED SERIALIZE
EXEI ED
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FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-33589 7-1 (Rev. 5-13-99)
LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
Phoenix
Squad 7
SA
Date:
March 29, 2004

Case ID No .:	SE-164A-81-DNA 21
Lab No .:	040123006 PG MD

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Reference:
Communication dated January 15, 2004
Your No .:
Title:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: January 23, 2004
The specimens listed
PG MD

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Reference:
Communication dated January 15, 2004
Your No .:
Title:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: January 23, 2004
The specimens listed below were received in the DNA Analysis Unit I:
K2 Denture upper plate from Arthur B. Derham (1B2/E02036805)
K3 Hair sample from Arthur B Derham (1B3/E02036807)
This report contains the results of the DNA examinations, and completes the requested examinations.
Results of Examinations:
No detectable DNA was recovered from specimens K2 or K3; therefore, no STR analysis was conducted.
No other DNA examinations were conducted.
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DB Cooper-33590Remarks:
Upon completion of all the requested examinations, the submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. In addition to the evidence in the case, any remaining processed DNA from specimens examined by DNA analysis will also be returned to you. The processed DNA can be found in a package marked PROCESSED DNA SAMPLES: SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED/FROZEN. It is recommended that these samples be stored in a refrigerator/freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
It is recommended that these samples be stored in a refrigerator/freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
DNA Analysis Unit I
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DB Cooper-335917-1 (Rev. 5-13-99)
2.
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION QUANTICO, VA 22135
To:
Phoenix
Squad 7
SA
Date:
April 30, 2004

Case ID No .:	SE 164A-81-DNA 23
Lab No .:	040219012 PG MD

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Reference:
Communication dated February 9, 2004
Your No .:
Title:
NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: February 19, 2004
The specimen listed below was received in the DNA Analysis Unit I: Q53 Hat (1B4 E03719227)
This report contains the results of the DNA examinations, and completes the requested examinations.
Results of Examinations:
No detectable DNA was recovered from specimen Q53; therefore, no STR analysis was conducted.
No other DNA examinations were conducted. 1 Seattle
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DB Cooper-33592Remarks:
Upon completion of all the requested examinations, the
1 Seattle
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This Report is Furnished for Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33592Remarks:
Upon completion of all the requested examinations, the submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. In addition to the evidence in the case, any remaining processed DNA from specimens examined by DNA analysis will also be returned to you. The processed DNA can be found in a package marked PROCESSED DNA SAMPLES: SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED/FROZEN. It is recommended that these samples be stored in a refrigerator/freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
DNA Analysis Unit I
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DB Cooper-33593(Rev. 01-31-2003) 4
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 08/04/2004
To: Seattle
Attn: SAC
ASAC
From: Seattle Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA (Pending) SE 164A-81-9446 (Pending)
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - Hijacking
Synopsis: To outline current status of DNA Project and reassign DNA subfile.
Reference: SE 164A-81 Serial 9393
Details: Major long term violent crimes cases in the past have clearly
Reference: SE 164A-81 Serial 9393
Details: Major long term violent crimes cases in the past have clearly shown that the ultimate person charged/convicted had been previously contacted early in the investigation. This case is the only unresolved hijacking in U.S. history. The investigation is not bound by a statute of limitations, as hijacking was then a capital offense.
Referenced serial outlined a three step investigative plan to address the DNA profile that was recently obtained from an item belonging to the hijacker. As part of this plan it is essential to review each of the 1,057 subject subfiles opened in this matter so as to locate possible candidates for DNA comparison.
Step one, entry and comparison of the DNA profile into the CODIS system has been completed with negative results.
Step two, review of each subject subfile has been partially completed. 501 of the 1,057 subfiles have been reviewed by SA (1-500, and subfile 1055). Five of these subfiles were selected for DNA followup based on criteria developed by SA This criteria included, the strength of
Five of these subfiles were selected for DNA followup based on criteria developed by SA This criteria included, the strength of the initial reason for opening subject, how or if the subject was eliminated, how well the subject could match characteristics of
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DB Cooper-33594₹
To: Seattle From Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 08/04/2004
the UNSUB, receipt of any recent additional information concerning the particular subject, and other considerations.
Step three, setting of DNA recovery leads for those identified (five so far) have been set and is reflected in SUB DNA.
It is essential that the remaining 556 subfiles be reviewed as soon as possible to identify additional DNA comparison candidates. Due to the passage of time, many of these subjects will now be in their 70's, some are deceased. Prior to review of these subfiles, a detailed working knowledge of this case must be achieved.
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DB Cooper-33595
2('Rev. 01-31-2003) 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 08/04/2004
To: Seattle
Attn: SAC b6 b7C
ASAC
Va
From: v Seattle
01-31-2003) 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 08/04/2004
To: Seattle
Attn: SAC b6 b7C
ASAC
Va
From: v Seattle 
Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA-(Pending) SE 164A-81 -9446 (Pending)
-25
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - Hijacking
Synopsis: To outline current status of DNA Project and reassign DNA subfile.
Reference: SE 164A-81 Serial 9393
Details: Major long term violent crimes cases in the past have clearly shown that the ultimate person charged/convicted had been previously contacted early in the investigation. This case is the only unresolved hijacking in U.S. history. The investigation is not bound by a statute of limitations, as hijacking was then a Capital offense.
Referenced serial outlined a three step investigative plan to address the DNA profile that was recently obtained from an item belonging to the hijacker. As part of this plan it is essential to review each of the 1,057 subject subfiles opened in this matter so as to locate possible candidates for DNA comparison.
As part of this plan it is essential to review each of the 1,057 subject subfiles opened in this matter so as to locate possible candidates for DNA comparison.
Step one, entry and comparison of the DNA profile into the CODIS system has been completed with negative results.
Step two, review of each subject subfile has been partially completed. 501 of the 1,057 subfiles have been reviewed by SA (1-500, and subfile 1055). Five of these subfiles were selected for DNA followup based on criteria developed by SA This criteria included, the strength of the initial reason for opening subject, how or if the subject was eliminated, how well the subject could match characteristics of
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DB Cooper-33596(Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence:
ROUTINE
Date:
07/29/2004
To:
Criminal Investigative
Laboratory
Seattle
Newark
Salt Lake
Attn:
VCMOS
MT/TCU
Attn:
DNA1,
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Olympia RA
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Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Contact:
SA
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Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID # : SE 164A-81-DNA 
SE 164A-81
(Pending) - 26
(Pending) - 9447
SE 164A-81-327
(Closed)
From: vSeattle 
Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Contact:
SA
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Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID # : SE 164A-81-DNA 
SE 164A-81
(Pending) - 26
(Pending) - 9447
SE 164A-81-327
(Closed)
SE 164A-81-395
(Closed)
SE 164A-81-386
(Closed)
Title: UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
EL
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Synopsis: To set phase II leads for investigation and collection of DNA samples for submission to the Laboratory, DNA 1. This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States, and is commonly referred to as the "D.B. Cooper" investigation. Items collected should be forwarded directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attention The EC should be uploaded to SE 164A-81-DNA.
Enclosures: For each receiving office is one case information sheet. This information is also available to be emailed to any RA Agents who do not receive the enclosure.
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Details: Over the years, over one thousand possible subjects meriting subfiles have been processed by Seattle with the assistance of virtually every Field Division. Most, opened in the initial stages of the investigation, were quickly eliminated, some required extensive investigation to eliminate, some remained
Most, opened in the initial stages of the investigation, were quickly eliminated, some required extensive investigation to eliminate, some remained of interest and could not be included or excluded through normal
DB Cooper-33598To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 07/29/2004
means. To date, the hijacker of Northwest 305, who parachuted from the aircraft with the $200, 000 ransom, has not been identified. This case remains the only unresolved airplane hijacking in U. S. history. Although it is very likely that the hijacker did not survive the jump, it remains a possibility. If currently alive, the hijacker would likely be in his mid-70's. As hijacking was a capital offense at the time, DOJ has recently again advised that no statute of limitations exists.
For the information of VCMOS and receiving offices, a recent resubmission of an item connected to the UNSUB has resulted in recovery of male nuclear DNA. This DNA was suitable for entry into CODIS and for identification and elimination. Seattle has identified the below individuals from which a DNA sample is desired to process a comparison.
Seattle has identified the below individuals from which a DNA sample is desired to process a comparison.
A review is being conducted in Seattle to identify possible candidates for DNA comparison. It is anticipated that only a very small minority of the original suspect pool will qualify for this DNA project. Phase II of this review involved the completed review of subject subfiles 1-500.
Due to the extensive and counterproductive media coverage that, in some cases, may result from these contacts, all offices are requested to exercise discretion in dealing with these leads. Some of these suspects may have known they were considered a person of interest, others may not. Likewise the families may, or may not be aware. In cases where the suspect is alive, oral swabs should be solicited. In cases where the subject is deceased, all methods to include hair from shavers, brushes, salvia from postage stamps, etc. should be considered. In those cases where recovery of these items are not possible, obtain proper death and burial records.
In those cases where recovery of these items are not possible, obtain proper death and burial records. Contact Seattle case agent before asking family members for any exhumation authority. In the event the suspect, and/or family, cannot be located, receiving offices should set out appropriate leads to follow up with an information copy to Seattle.
Obtain samples by one of the following methods, in the following order of priority:
1. Oral swabs from suspect (best) 2. Toothbrush, shaver, brush, comb belonging to suspect, or envelope with saliva on flap or stamp (second best) .
3. Oral swabs from both surviving parents (third best) .
4. Oral swab from two of suspect's natural children. (fourth best) .
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DB Cooper-33599To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 07/29/2004
All family or possible suspects contacted should be advised that this is merely another investigative step following advancement in technologies. No mention of the recovery of DNA evidence should be made. Care should be given so persons contacted are not lead to believe that they or their family member
Care should be given so persons contacted are not lead to believe that they or their family member are a suspect of great interest in this case. Unless specifically requested in lead, no interviews are needed at this
time, other than appropriate FD-302 to document DNA samples. Media discussions should be avoided. Refer any media inquiries without comment to the Seattle Media Coordinator, SA
at Any follow up leads to obtain these samples should be set by receiving offices with a copy to Seattle.
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If anyone is uncooperative with this process, advise Seattle.
Phase II unresolved suspects:
1. JASON T. LANGSETH (SUB 327) SSN 525-52-5941 DOB 8/3/1934
** Caution - May Be Uncooperative Due to Prior Contact With FBI **
98584 Last known address: 905 Fogarty Ave, Shelton, Washington (10/2003)
LANGSETH was originally identified as a suspect based on information received from two individuals. He resembled UNSUB at the time, has military jump experience, and reportedly discussed committing the "perfect crime" prior to the hijacking.
He resembled UNSUB at the time, has military jump experience, and reportedly discussed committing the "perfect crime" prior to the hijacking. LANGSETH was only partially cooperative during his interviews in 1972 and 1977, and uncooperative when contacted in 1979 and ultimately refused to answer further questions or take a polygraph examination. Alibi information he provided concerning his work activities and travel during November 1971 was proven at least partially false. He was last contacted in January 1979 while living in Campbell, California. Following that contact, LANGSETH retained an attorney and refused a polygraph. In 1993, LANGSETH was again identified as being the UNSUB by an another associate who had viewed an "Unsolved Mysteries" segment about this case. Contact Seattle Case Agent if further details are desired.
Due to the passage of time, it is possible that LANGSETH will now cooperate with a DNA sample.
2. FRED ANGELO CATALANO (SUB 395) SSN 063-30-8696 DOB 7/25/1935.
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DB Cooper-33600To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 07/29/2004
Last known address: 6402 Mill Road, Egg Harbor
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DB Cooper-33600To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 07/29/2004
Last known address: 6402 Mill Road, Egg Harbor
Township, New Jersey 08234.
CATALANO, a prior resident of Eugene, Oregon surfaced as a suspect in 1972 on a referral from the Los Angeles Division. One witness onboard NW 305 subsequently advised that CATALANO bore a very strong resemblance to the UNSUB. Investigation could not rule CATALANO out based a one week gap in his work attendance at the time of the hijacking. CATALANO worked for TWA as a Purser and, although pilot trained, was unsuccessful in securing a flying job with TWA as he was described as a "rebel" by his supervisor, and as someone who had money problems. There is no record that CATALANO was ever contacted by the FBI or has any knowledge of his mention as a suspect in this matter.
3. Richard Floyd McCoy Jr. (deceased) (SUB 386) . SSN 237-66-3779 ** CAUTION SUGGESTED ** ** **
McCoy was convicted of a copycat hijacking of a United Airlines flight in April, 1972 in which he successfully parachuted from that flight over Utah with $500,000.
237-66-3779 ** CAUTION SUGGESTED ** ** **
McCoy was convicted of a copycat hijacking of a United Airlines flight in April, 1972 in which he successfully parachuted from that flight over Utah with $500,000. McCoy was arrested/convicted of that offense and most of the hijack proceeds were recovered. McCoy later escaped from prison and was shot and killed in November, 1974 after drawing a weapon on FBI Agents attempting his arrest in Virginia Beach, Virginia. McCoy never claimed to have been COOPER, and there was significant differences in methodology between the two crimes. Evidence indicated McCoy was in Salt Lake City on 11/25/1971, and had possibly attended class at BYU on 11/24/1971. Some evidence exists that McCoy actually drove to Las Vegas on 11/24/1971. Although the weight of the evidence points toward the elimination of McCoy, speculation continued. In July, 1972 McCoy allegedly told his Pre-Trial officer in Salt Lake City prior to his receiving a 45 year sentence for the UAL hijacking, that he had done "another one". In light of some contradiction in evidence concerning McCoy, and the possibility that the differences in methodology between the hijacking can be partially
In light of some contradiction in evidence concerning McCoy, and the possibility that the differences in methodology between the hijacking can be partially explained as a possible natural refinement of methods, a DNA sample is being sought.
It is recognized that and appropriate caution should utilized. During McCoy's trial in 1972,
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DB Cooper-33601
To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A~81-DNA, 07/29/2004
to provide a sealed
envelope, or similar item from RICHARD McCOY is possible.
Last located address of
date of birth
Social Security number
is Salt Lake City, UT
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DB Cooper-33602
5To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 07/29/2004
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Adm)
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE
AT WASHINGTON, DC For information of VCMOS, MT/TCU.
Set Lead 2: (Info) LABORATORY AT WASHINGTON, DC
For information of DNA1.
Set Lead 3:
NEWARK
AT EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Discreetly locate and obtain DNA samples from FRED ANGELO CATALANO, 6402 Mill Road, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as outlined above.
Set Lead 3:
NEWARK
AT EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Discreetly locate and obtain DNA samples from FRED ANGELO CATALANO, 6402 Mill Road, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as outlined above. Interview CATALANO about his whereabouts and employment in November 1971. Submit DNA directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attn: The EC and related FD- 302 should be uploaded to SE 164A-81-DNA.
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SALT LAKE
AT SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Discreetly locate and obtain DNA samples from the
effects of RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, as outlined above. Initial contact should be made with
Salt Lake City, Utah. It is
suggested that the assigned Agent review the Salt Lake McCOY file prior to contact with Appropriate caution is suggested in any contacts with due to McCoy's death at the hands of FBI Agents in 1974.
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DB Cooper-33603To:
Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 07/29/2004
Submit samples directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attn: The EC and related FD-302 should be uploaded to SE 164A- 81-DNA.
Set Lead 5: (Action)
SEATTLE
AT SHELTON, WA
Discreetly locate and obtain DNA samples from JASON T.
Set Lead 5: (Action)
SEATTLE
AT SHELTON, WA
Discreetly locate and obtain DNA samples from JASON T. LANGSETH, 905 Fogarty, Shelton, Washington, as outlined above. Other than FD-302 regarding the DNA retrieval, no other interview is needed. Submit DNA directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attn: The EC and related FD-302 should be uploaded to SE 164A-81-DNA.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-33604NORJAK CAA SE 164A-81
The Crime
On 11/24/1971, the day before Thanksgiving, a lone White male boarded Northwest Orient flight 305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 p.m., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb, which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000.00 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions.
00 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed, which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno.
Original artist's conception drawing of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The more recent aged composite was prepared to depict what the hijacker might have looked like in 1999.
The more recent aged composite was prepared to depict what the hijacker might have looked like in 1999.
The hijacker was described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex:	Male
Age :	Mid-40s
Height :	Five feet ten inches to six feet
Weight :	170 to 180 pounds
Complexion:	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back
Eyes :	Possibly brown; during the latter

DB Cooper-33605NORJAK Page 2
part of the flight, the hijacker put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims

Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked filter-type cigarettes Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip-on type) ; black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag 4 X12 X 14 inches; brown
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part of the flight, the hijacker put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims

Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked filter-type cigarettes Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip-on type) ; black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag 4 X12 X 14 inches; brown shoes
Wearing Apparel :

Remarks : Ve ry po li te at al 1 ti me S
B
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DB Cooper-33606ORIGINAL MONTAGE
AGED TO 1999
LEADS :
1. TYPICAL - A relative or former friend resembles UNSUB and has had previous parachuting experience. In addition, he had "a lot of money" at about that time and he possibly said he was "D.B. COOPER" while drinking in a bar.
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Age differences or height differences between the suspect and UNSUB generally can disprove 95 percent of these leads.
2. NOT TYPICAL - Suspect is dead and told witnesses he was "D. B. COOPER. " He also said he lost the money in the jump.
Age and height differences plus location on 11/24/1971 or 11/25/1971 can be useful in processing these
Age and height differences plus location on 11/24/1971 or 11/25/1971 can be useful in processing these suspects.
DB Cooper-33607NORJAK
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Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked filter-type cigarettes
Wearing Apparel :	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip-on type) ; black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag 4 X12 X 14
inches; brown shoes
Remarks :	Very polite at all times

B
044 144-2111 SE 1-4-21
ORIGINAL MONTAGE
AGED TO 1999
DB Cooper-33609(Rev. 01-31-2003)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
10/18/2004
To :
Seattle
Attn:
Squad 5/ PSVCTF
SA
From: Salt Lake City
C-2
Contact:
SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE-164A-81-DNA
(Pending) 27
SE-164A-81 (Pending)~
9448
SE-164A-81-327 (Closed)
SE-164A-81-395 (Closed)
SE-164A-81-386 (Closed)
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis:
By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE-164A-81-DNA
(Pending) 27
SE-164A-81 (Pending)~
9448
SE-164A-81-327 (Closed)
SE-164A-81-395 (Closed)
SE-164A-81-386 (Closed)
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Lead covered.
Details: On October 13, 2004, SA at telephone number
attempted to contact
answering machine picked up and SA to contact him on his office or cell phone. On October 14, 2004, at approximately 9:00 p.m., contacted SA on his cell phone. SA advised he was covering a lead for the Seattle Division involving an early 70's hijacking. immediately became upset and advised she had been interviewed numerous times regarding who was killed by the FBI, and it was not her problem if the FBI can't solve a thirty year old hijacking. finished the conversation by advising SA to contact (phonetic), before handing the phone to name not given, again advised SA instead of them directly.
left a message for
to contact the
Inasmuch as no cooperation was given by Salt Lake considers this lead covered.
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SERIALIZED
OCT 2 5 2004
FBI SEATTLE
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date:
11/24/2004
To: Laboratory
Criminal Investigative
Jacksonville

Attn:	Latent Fingerprint Section
Attn:	VCMO, MT/TCU
Attn:	Pensacola RA

From: vSeattle 
Squad 6
Contact:
Approved By:
Drafted By:
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Case ID #: SE 164A-81
(Pending) VSE 164A-81-DNA 28 b6 b7C
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - Hijacking
Synopsis: To request Laboratory provide status of evidence provided on 4/17/2003, and date when evidence can be returned to the contributor. To date, no Latent or DNA Lab reports have been received.
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 5
Details: Elimination evidence in captioned case was obtained from a citizen in the Jacksonville Division in April, 2003 and submitted to the Laboratory for latent and DNA analysis by referenced EC on 4/16/2003.
Elimination evidence in captioned case was obtained from a citizen in the Jacksonville Division in April, 2003 and submitted to the Laboratory for latent and DNA analysis by referenced EC on 4/16/2003. This evidence included the personal possessions of a deceased individual that were provided by The evidence (SE 164A-81-DNA, 1B1) was received by the Lab on 4/17/2003. The assigned Lab number for the trace evidence report, dated 7/14/2003, related to this submission is 030418001 VJ HL.
Per the DNA Unit, this evidence is pending in the Latent Fingerprint Section. DNA analysis cannot be completed until the Latent analysis is finished. A message voice mail message was left with the Latent Fingerprint Unit on 11/10/2004, but no response was received.
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DB Cooper-33612 FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/03/2004
JASON THOMAS LANGSETH, a White male born August 3, 1934, using Social Security Account Number 525-52-5941, residing at 908 Fogarty Avenue, Shelton, Washington 98584, telephone number (360) 427-7540 was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the
3, 1934, using Social Security Account Number 525-52-5941, residing at 908 Fogarty Avenue, Shelton, Washington 98584, telephone number (360) 427-7540 was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the interview. Detective with the Mason County Sheriff's Office was present during the interview. LANGSETH was contacted on the front porch of his residence.
LANGSETH was requested to provide a DNA sample for use in comparison with evidence related to a hijacking investigation. LANGSETH provided a saliva sample by rubbing two cotton swabs in his mouth between his cheek and gum. LANGSETH had just finished smoking a cigarette and had eaten oat meal prior to providing the sample.
The cotton swabs were collected at approximately 10:00 AM and then air-dried. The swabs were then packaged in a paper bag and sealed with evidence tape at approximately 2:30 PM.
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File #
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Date dictated
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This doct tains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-33614FD-302 (Rev. 10-6-95)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/03/2004
JASON THOMAS LANGSETH, a White male born August 3, 1934, using Social Security Account Number 525-52-5941, residing at 908 Fogarty Avenue, Shelton, Washington 98584, telephone number (360) 427-7540 was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the interview. Detective with the Mason County Sheriff's Office was present during the interview. LANGSETH was contacted on the front porch of his residence.
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LANGSETH was requested to provide a DNA sample for use in comparison with evidence related to a hijacking investigation. LANGSETH provided a saliva sample by rubbing two cotton swabs in his mouth between his cheek and gum. LANGSETH had just finished smoking a cigarette and had eaten oatmeal prior to providing the sample.
The cotton swabs were collected at approximately 10:00 AM and then air-dried.
LANGSETH had just finished smoking a cigarette and had eaten oatmeal prior to providing the sample.
The cotton swabs were collected at approximately 10:00 AM and then air-dried. The swabs were then packaged in a paper bag and sealed with evidence tape at approximately 2:30 PM.
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Investigation on	12/03/2004 at	Shelton, Washington
File # SE	164A-81-DNA -29	Date dictated	12/03/20040 × 2001

by SA
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-33615
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date:
12/03/2004
To: Laboratory
Attn:
DNA 1,
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Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
Title: UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: DNA sample obtained from JASON T.
DNA 1,
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Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
Title: UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: DNA sample obtained from JASON T. LANGSETH
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 26
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover are two cotton swabs taken from JASON T. LANGSETH identified as 1B7, Barcode E03674095.
Enclosure (s) : For Seattle is one original and one copy of an FD- 302 concerning the collection of oral swabs from JASON T. LANGSETH and a 1-A envelope containing his current criminal history and his photograph from the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Details: Referenced serial requested a DNA sample from JASON T. LANGSETH. Two oral swabs were obtained from LANGSETH on December 3, 2004. LANGSETH was observed to have just smoked a cigarette and admitted to eating oatmeal prior to giving the sample. LANGSETH was cooperative and freely provided the sample. LANGSETH could be contacted again if the food or tobacco affected the sample. LANGSETH also offered to provide blood if necessary.
The laboratory is requested to conduct the necessary examinations on the enclosed oral swabs.
LANGSETH also offered to provide blood if necessary.
The laboratory is requested to conduct the necessary examinations on the enclosed oral swabs. Olympia has covered the lead in referenced serial.
DB Cooper-33616
To: Laboratory From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 12/03/2004
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA
Conduct appropriate examination of the enclosed oral swabs from JASON T. LANGSETH.
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Message
(SE) (FBI)
From:
(LD) (FBI)
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 5:40 AM
To:
(SE) (FBI)
Subject: RE: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5/ location of evidence
UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
I have forwarded your email to the CE on this case. If he does not get back to you let me know. Sorry about the confusion.
Original Message
From: SE) (FBI)
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:13 PM
To
(LD) (FBI)
Subject: FW: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5/ location of evidence Importance: High
UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
I am still trying to determine the status of the below report, and the evidence.
From: SE) (FBI)
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:13 PM
To
(LD) (FBI)
Subject: FW: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5/ location of evidence Importance: High
UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
I am still trying to determine the status of the below report, and the evidence. The evidence SE 164A-81- DNA, 1B1, still shows as charged out to the Lab. It has been a year and a half, the owner wants it back. Please advise the status. The evidence should be sent back to JK Division. The below Lab # is only for the Trace report. I don't remember ever getting the DNA report. Pls advise.
Seattle
Original Message
From:
(SE) (FBI)
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 10:48 AM
To: (LD) (FBI)
Subject: FW: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5
UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
Did you ever locate this report?
Seattle
Original Message
From: (SE) (FBI)
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 7:53 AM
To: (LD) (FBI)
Subject: RE: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5
11/24/2004
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DB Cooper-33618 Message
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UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
The Lab number from trace evidence re this submisson wa 030418001 VJ HL.
3 0 2004
FBI SEATTLE
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UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
The Lab number from trace evidence re this submisson wa 030418001 VJ HL. I don't remember getting a DNA rpt.
Original Message
From:
(LD) (FBI)
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 5:50 AM
To:
(SE) (FBI)
Subject: RE: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5
UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD 
Do you have a lab number on this case? I returned all the evidence to the Coordinating examiners in the lab but I'm not sure which lab number you are referring too. Once al have more details I will check with the CE. Thanks. 
Original Message
From:
(SE) (FBI)
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 7:09 PM
To:
(LD) (FBI)
Subject: SE 164A-81-DNA, serial 5
Importance: High
UNCLASSIFIED NON-RECORD
A lead set for you on 4/16/2003 requested a DNA analysis and that you return the items to JK so they can return them to the witness. I cannot locate the results of this or the communication sending the evidence back to JK.
Can you check on this please?
Thank you, SA Seattle
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11/24/2004
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Message
UNCLASSIFIED
Thank you, SA Seattle
UNCLASSIFIED
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11/24/2004
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCL ASSIFIED
11/24/2004
DB Cooper-3362001/31/07
17:07:19
FD-192
ICMIPRO1
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Title and Character of Case:
NORJAK
Date Property Acquired:
01/22/2007
Source from which Property Acquired:
FBI LAB - 1B (2,3)
Anticipated Disposition: Acquired By:
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Description of Property: 1B 10
Date Entered
SECONDARY DNA EVIDENCE TAKEN FROM 1B (2, 3)
Barcode: E04063915 Location: ECR REFRIG5 Special Handling: REFRIGERATE, ,,
01/31/2007
HAZMAT: BIOLOGICAL
Case Number:
SE 164A-81-DNA
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Owning Office:
PHOENIX
Supv.
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DB Cooper-33621 7-1 (Rev. 5-13-99)
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LABORATORY FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
Seattle
Olympia RA
SA
Date:
January 31, 2005

Case ID No .:	SE-164A-81-DNA 32
Lab No .:	041208012 QB MD

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Communication dated December 3, 2004
Your No .
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Communication dated December 3, 2004
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
Aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: December 8, 2004
Specimens:
The specimen listed below was received in the DNA Analysis Unit I:
K2
Buccal swab from JASON T. LANGSETH
This report contains the results of the DNA analyses. The results of additional FBI Laboratory examinations are the subjects of separate reports.
Results of Examinations:
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was isolated from specimen K2 (LANGSETH) and subjected to DNA typing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the amelogenin sex typing locus and the nine (9) short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFeSTR& Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit. The DNA typing results are detailed below.
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This Report is Furnished fer Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33622AmpFISTR® Profiler Plus™ ID

SPECIMEN	D3S1358	vWA	FGA	D8S1179	D21S11	D18S51	D5S818	D13S317	D7S820
K2	14
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This Report is Furnished fer Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33622AmpFISTR® Profiler Plus™ ID

SPECIMEN	D3S1358	vWA	FGA	D8S1179	D21S11	D18S51	D5S818	D13S317	D7S820
K2	14, 15	17,18	18, 25	13,13	30,31	14,16	11,12	8,9	10,10

The STR typing results from specimen K2 were compared to the STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 (combined for analysis) [submitted under FBI Laboratory Number 010904012 HL MD and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002]
Based on the STR typing results, specimen K2 (LANGSETH) is excluded as a potential contributor to the mixture of DNA obtained from specimen Q40/Q41.
No other DNA examinations were conducted.
Remarks:
Upon completion of all the requested examinations, the submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. In addition to the evidence in the case, any remaining processed DNA from specimens examined by DNA analysis will also be returned to you.
In addition to the evidence in the case, any remaining processed DNA from specimens examined by DNA analysis will also be returned to you. The processed DNA can be found in a package marked PROCESSED DNA SAMPLES: SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED/FROZEN. It is recommended that these samples be stored in a refrigerator/freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
DNA Analysis Unit I
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence:
ROUTINE
Date:
06/22/2006
To: Laboratory
Seattle
Attn:
DNA-1
Attn:
SA
Squad 5
From:
Las Vegas
South Lake Tahoe RA
Contact :
SA
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Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING;
Synopsis: Las Vegas at the South Lake Tahoe RA contacted b6 and obtained a DNA sample. b7C
Reference: SE 164A-81-DNA Serial 34
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover is one DNA sampling kit containing oral swabs of
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Serial 34
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover is one DNA sampling kit containing oral swabs of
b6 b7c Enclosure (s) : An original FD-302 and two copies are enclosed for Seattle.
Details: On 6/22/2006, a DNA sample was obtained from
This sample is being forwarded to DNA-1 for comparison against a known sample of the subject's DNA.
Las Vegas considers this matter RUC.
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To: Laboratory F m: Las Vegas
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 06/22/2006 
LEAD (s) :
(Action) Set Lead 1:
LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA Compare the DNA from the oral swabs provided by with a known sample from subject Dan Cooper.
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SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
For information only.
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DB Cooper-33625 7-1 (Rev. 2 :06)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle
Squad 5
SA
Date: October 4, 2006
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA - 37
Lab No .:
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Reference:
Communication dated June 22, 2006
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: June 27, 2006
The specimen
:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: June 27, 2006
The specimen listed below was received in the DNA Analysis Unit I: Buccal swab from b6 b7C
This report contains the results of the nuclear DNA analyses and supplements the FBI Laboratory report dated January 31, 2005.
Results of Examinations:
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DB Cooper-33626locus, the nine (9) short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFeSTR& Profiler Plus™ ID and the six (6) STR loci of the AmpFeSTR& Cofiler™ PCR Amplification Kits.1
The STR typing results from specimen were compared to the STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 (combined for analysis) [submitted under FBI Laboratory Number 010904012 HL MD and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002]
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Based on the STR typing results, specimen is excluded as a potential contributor
[submitted under FBI Laboratory Number 010904012 HL MD and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002]
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Based on the STR typing results, specimen is excluded as a potential contributor to the mixture of DNA obtained from specimen Q40/Q41.
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Based on the typing results from the amelogenin locus (for sex determination), male DNA is present in the DNA obtained from specimen 
No other DNA examinations were conducted.
Remarks:
Upon completion of all the requested examinations, the submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. In addition to the evidence in the case, any remaining processed DNA from specimens examined by DNA analysis will also be returned to you. The processed DNA can be found in a package marked PROCESSED DNA SAMPLES: SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED/FROZEN. It is recommended that these samples be stored in a refrigerator/freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
DNA Analysis Unit I
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle
Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Date: November 15, 2006
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA - 38
Lab No .: 030418001 VJ DQ
Reference:
Communication dated April 16, 2003
Your No .:
Title: NORJAK; CAA - Hijacking
Date specimens received: April 18, 2003
The items listed below were examined in the Latent Print Operations Unit:
Q3 Silver bridge plate (1B1)
Q4 Plastic container (1B1)
Q5-Q6 Cigar pipe (1B1)
Q7 Shaving kit (1B1) Q8-Q9 Envelopes (1BI)
1 - Jacksonville Pensacola RA
1 - 164-HQ-2111
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Garden shears (1B1)
Wooden level (1B1)
Sander (1B1)
Belt (1B1)
Slipper (IBI)
Q15
Golf glove (1B1)
Q16-Q18
Gloves (1B1
Q19
Glasses (IB1)
Q20
Glass case (1B1)
Q21
Watch (1B1)
Q22
Money clip (1B1)
Q23-Q51
8-Track tapes (1BI)
This report contains the results of the latent print examinations.
(1B1)
Q16-Q18
Gloves (1B1
Q19
Glasses (IB1)
Q20
Glass case (1B1)
Q21
Watch (1B1)
Q22
Money clip (1B1)
Q23-Q51
8-Track tapes (1BI)
This report contains the results of the latent print examinations.
Results of examinations
The requested latent print examinations were conducted, but no latent prints of value were detected.
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For Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33630 Remarks
The items will be forwarded to the Jacksonville Division under separate cover, as requested.
Latent Print Operations Unit
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For Official Use Only
DB Cooper-336317-264 (7-7-06) FBI Laboratory Shipping Invoice Federal Bureau of Investigation 2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, VA 22135
Date:
01/18/2007
To:
FBI-phoenix
Mail Room Stamps
Telephone Number:
(Recipient)
Carrier: FedEx USPS Registered
Classification Level: Unclassified-Not Sensitive Unclassified-Sensitive Other Confidential Secret
Special Services: Saturday Delivery Return Receipt
Sensitive Unclassified-Sensitive Other Confidential Secret
Special Services: Saturday Delivery Return Receipt (USPS only) Fragile Material* Perishable Material* Hazardous Material* ? (Packaged by: (Signature)
Date: )
*asterisked items must be described below
Description of Contents:
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Declared Value $ (Required for International Shipments)

FBI File #:	Lab #(s):
SE-164A -- DNA	040123006

Tracking Information:
Point-of-Contact Information:
Name:
Ext.
Unit:
ECU
Rm:
Initials of Preparer: new
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RECORDED 
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Laboratory Work Shect
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To:
Phoenix
Squad 7
SA
Date:
February 4, 2004

Case ID No .:	SE-164A-81-DNA 39
Lab No .:	040123006 PG

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Reference:	Communication
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Reference:	Communication dated January 15, 2004
Your No .:
Title:	NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING

Date specimens received: January 23, 2004
Specimens:
K2 Denture upper plate from Arthur B. Derham (1B2/E02036805)
K3 Hair sample from Arthur B. Derham (1B3/E02036807)
K4 Fingerprints of Arthur B. Derham
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DB Cooper-33633 U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. SE 164A-81-DNA
201 East Indianola Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 February 16, 2007
CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT
Prescott, AZ
Dear
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On 02/05/2004, you released the following personal property to the FBI, which consisted of the personal effects of Arthur B. Derham:
Iteli 1B (2) - 1 denturo upper plate from Arthur B. Derham
Item 1B (3) - 1 hair sample from Arthur B. Derham Item 1B (4) - 1 man's hat, formerly worn by Arthur B.
Derham
Item 1B (3) - 1 hair sample from Arthur B. Derham Item 1B (4) - 1 man's hat, formerly worn by Arthur B. Derham
X The following items were extracted from the items above: Item 1B (4) - DNA samples removed from item 1B (4)
Item 1B (10) - Secondary DNA evidence taken from items 1B (2) and 1B (3).
The two DNA samples are available for return to you as part of the personal effects of Mr. Derham. They are currently maintained as refrigerated evidence to preserve the DNA contained therein.
As you were advised by Special Agent (SA) the FBI was unable to make a positive match on DNA collected from Mr. Derham's property. Accordingly, the property is now available for return to you with our thanks for your assistance in the investigation.
Please contact SA at to make arrangements for the return of your property. If you leave a message, please leave a telephone contact number where you can be reached.
In the event you no longer desire the return of your property, also please contact SA Conrad who will arrange for the appropriate disposition of the items in accordance with your wishes.
In the event you no longer desire the return of your property, also please contact SA Conrad who will arrange for the appropriate disposition of the items in accordance with your wishes.
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John E. Lewis Special Agent in Charge
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. SE 164A-81-DNA
201 East Indianola Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 February 16, 2007
CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT
Apache Junction, AZ
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Dear
On 02/05/2004, you released the following personal property to the FBI, which consisted of the personal effects of Arthur B. Derham:
Item 1B (2) - 1 denture upper plate from Arthur B. Derham
Item 1B(3) - 1 hair sample from Arthur B. Derham
Item 1B (4) - 1 man's hat, formerly worn by Arthur B. Derham
X; b6 b7C The following items were extracted from the items above: Item 1B (4) - DNA samples removed from item 1B (4)
Item 1B(10) - Secondary DNA evidence taken from items 1B (2) and 1B (3) .
Derham
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Item 1B(10) - Secondary DNA evidence taken from items 1B (2) and 1B (3) .
The two DNA samples are available for return to you as part of the personal effects of Mr. Derham. They are currently maintained as refrigerated evidence to preserve the DNA contained therein.
As you were advised by Special Agent (SA) the FBI was unable to make a positive match on DNA collected from Mr. Derham's property. Accordingly, the property is now available for return to you with our thanks for your assistance in the investigation.
Please contact SA at to make arrangements for the return of your property. If you leave a message, please leave a. telephone contact number where you can be reached.
In the event you no longer desire the return of your property, also please contact SA Conrad who will arrange for the appropriate disposition of the items in accordance with your wishes.
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ICMIPRO1
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Source from which Property
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Source from which Property Acquired:
Date Property Acquired:
03/16/2007
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Anticipated Disposition: Acquired By :
Case Agent :
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Description of Property:
1B 11
Date Entered
TEU SECONDARY EVIDENCE (SLIDES)
LAB NUMBER 030418001 VJ
Barcode: E03910046
Location: ECC1
CAB3
03/16/2007
Owning Office:
SEATTLE
- IB11
Case Number:
SE 164A-81-DNA
File
SEARCHES SERIALIZE
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Source from which Property Acquired:
Date Property Acquired:
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Case Agent : b6
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Description of Property:
1B 12
Date Entered
DNAU I SECONDARY EVIDENCE - 11 TUBES TOTAL LAB NUMBER 030418001 VJ

Barcode: E03910045	Location: ECC1	FRIG2	BOX E 03/16/2007
Special Handling: REFRIGERATE, ,,	HAZMAT:
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Description of Property:
1B 12
Date Entered
DNAU I SECONDARY EVIDENCE - 11 TUBES TOTAL LAB NUMBER 030418001 VJ

Barcode: E03910045	Location: ECC1	FRIG2	BOX E 03/16/2007
Special Handling: REFRIGERATE, ,,	HAZMAT: BIOLOGICAL

Case Number:
SE 164A-81-DNA
- IB12
Owning Office:
SEATTLE
File
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
ED
MAR 16 2007
FBI -SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-336392-1 (Rev. 7-10-06)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle
Squad 5/PSVCTF
SA
Date: March 1, 2007
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA - 42
Lab No .: 030418001 VJ MD
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Reference: Communication dated April 16, 2003
Your No .:
Title:
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
Date specimens received: April 16, 2003.
The specimens listed below were received in the DNA Analysis Unit I:

Q3	Silver bridge plate (1B1)
Q4	Plastic container (1B1)
Q5-Q6	Cigar pipe (1B1)
Q7	Shaving kit (IB1)
Q8-Q9	Envelopes (1B1)
The specimens listed below were received in the DNA Analysis Unit I:

Q3	Silver bridge plate (1B1)
Q4	Plastic container (1B1)
Q5-Q6	Cigar pipe (1B1)
Q7	Shaving kit (IB1)
Q8-Q9	Envelopes (1B1)
Q13	Belt (1BI)
Q14	Slipper (1B1)
Q15	Golf Glove (1B1)
Q16-Q18	Gloves (1B1)

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DB Cooper-33640Q19
Glasses (IB1)
This report contains the results of the nuclear DNA analyses and supplements the FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002.
Results of Examinations:
The STR typing results from specimens Q5-1, Q8-1, Q9-1, and Q16-1 were compared to the STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 [submitted under FBI Laboratory Number 010904012 and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002].
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) isolated from specimens Q5-1 (swabbing from specimen Q5), Q8 (swabbing from flap area), Q9 (swabbing from flap area) and Q16-Q18 (swabbing from inside specimens
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) isolated from specimens Q5-1 (swabbing from specimen Q5), Q8 (swabbing from flap area), Q9 (swabbing from flap area) and Q16-Q18 (swabbing from inside specimens Q16 through Q18) was subjected to DNA typing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the amelogenin sex typing locus and the nine (9) short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFISTR@ Profiler PlusTM ID PCR Amplification Kit.1
Specimen Q3-1 (swabbing from specimen Q3) was subjected to DNA typing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the amelogenin sex typing locus and the nine (9) short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFISTR® Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit.1 No detectable DNA and/or STR typing results were obtained from specimen Q3.
It is noted that the above specimens were submitted for comparison purposes to be used as an alternate reference sample for DUANE LORIN WEBER; however, the DNA profiles obtained from specimens Q5-1, Q8-1, Q9-1 and Q16-1 do not satisfy the DNAAUI inclusionary reporting criteria and therefore may be utilized only for exclusionary purposes. It is also noted that the DNA typing results obtained from specimen Q5-1, Q8-1 and Q9-1-indicate the
It is also noted that the DNA typing results obtained from specimen Q5-1, Q8-1 and Q9-1-indicate the presence of different source individuals. Based on the STR typing results, specimens Q5-1, Q8- 1, Q9-1 and Q16-1 are excluded as potential contributors of the DNA obtained from specimen Q40/Q41.
No other nuclear DNA examinations were conducted.
1 The AmpFISTR® Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit includes the loci D3S1358, vWA, FGA, D8S1179, D21SI1, D18S51, D5S818, D13S317, and D7S820.
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For Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33641Remarks:
The results of additional FBI Laboratory examinations are the subjects of separate reports.
Upon completion of all the requested examinations, the submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. In addition to the evidence in the case, any remaining processed DNA from specimens examined by DNA analysis will also be returned to you. The processed DNA can be found in a package marked PROCESSED DNA SAMPLES: SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED/FROZEN.
The processed DNA can be found in a package marked PROCESSED DNA SAMPLES: SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED/FROZEN. It is recommended that these samples be stored in a refrigerator/freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
DNA Analysis Unit I
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
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For Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33642%
(Rev. 01-31-2003)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date:
03/30/2007 
To:
Seattle
Attn: Squad 5, PSVCTF
Jacksonville
Attn: LECT 
SA
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From:
Jacksonville
Pensacola RA
Contact :
SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
(Pending) - 43
Title: NORJAK; CAA - Hijacking
Synopsis: To report on return of evidence.
Enclosure (s): Enclosed for Jacksonville is one (1) FD-340 containing an FD-192 with chain of custody and an FD-597 with carbons documenting the receipt of property.
Details: On March 29, 2007, writer and SSRA returned the following evidentiary items to
residing at Navarre, Florida:

Item
Details: On March 29, 2007, writer and SSRA returned the following evidentiary items to
residing at Navarre, Florida:

Item Number	Barcode
IBI	E02115270

Description:
1 - Strand grey hair
2 - Pipes 1 - Silver bridge plates for teeth
1 - Shaving kit (BRAUN) with black case
1 - Pair garden shears with orange handle
1 - Brown wooden level
1 - Sander with black ball type handle
1 - Black/brown double sided belt
1 - Brown slipper
1 - Beige and black glove (golf style)
3 - Black leather gloves
1 - Pair of clear frame glasses w/ black leather case
1 - Gold and turquoise seiko watch band (no watch)
1 - Black leather money clip
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Re :
To:
Seattle
From:
Jacksonville
SE 164A-81-DNA, 03/30/2007
1 - Yellow letter envelope w/ Ram postage stamp 1 - White/red/blue envelope with airplane stamp
After returning the above listed items, writer had sign an FD-597 documenting her receipt of the property and
provided with one of the copies.
White/red/blue envelope with airplane stamp
After returning the above listed items, writer had sign an FD-597 documenting her receipt of the property and
provided with one of the copies. The original FD-597 along with the remaining copies and all carbons will be placed in a 1A envelope. This envelope had been provided as an enclosure to this document.
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DB Cooper-33644
2 To :
Seattle From:
Jacksonville
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 03/30/2007
LEAD (s) : Set Lead 1: (Info) SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Read and clear.
3
DB Cooper-33645(Rev. 01-31-2003)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date:
03/30/2007
To: Seattle
Attn:
Squad 5, PSVCTF
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Jacksonville
Attn: ECT
From:
Jacksonville
Pensacola RA
Contact:
SA
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Approved By
Drafted By: 
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA (Pending) - 43
Title: NORJAK;
CAA - Hijacking
Synopsis: To report on return of evidence.
Enclosure (s) : Enclosed for Jacksonville is one (1) FD-340 containing an FD-192 with chain of custody and an FD-597 with carbons documenting the receipt of property.
Details: On March 29, 2007, writer and SSRA returned the following evidentiary items to residing
Details: On March 29, 2007, writer and SSRA returned the following evidentiary items to residing at
Navarre, Florida:
Item Number
1B1
Barcode
E02115270
Description:
1 - Strand grey hair
2 - Pipes
1 - Silver bridge plates for teeth
1 - Shaving kit (BRAUN) with black case
1 - Pair garden shears with orange handle
1 - Brown wooden level
1 - Sander with black ball type handle
1 - Black/brown double sided belt
1 - Brown slipper
1 - Beige and black glove (golf style)
3 - Black leather gloves
1 - Pair of clear frame glasses w/ black leather case
1 - Gold and turquoise seiko watch band (no watch)
1 - Black leather money clip
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DB Cooper-33646
SE 164A-81-DNA-43(Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 04/30/2007
To: Anchorage
Attn: SSA
From: Seattle
Squad 5/VCMO Contact: SA
Approved By :
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA- ' (Pending) SE 164A-81-1060-| (Pending)
441
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: To open subfile SE 164A-81-1060 for Lyle Collins Franklin and to set phase II lead for investigation and collection of
(Pending)
441
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: To open subfile SE 164A-81-1060 for Lyle Collins Franklin and to set phase II lead for investigation and collection of DNA samples for submission to the Laboratory, DNA 1. This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States, and is commonly referred to as the "D. B. Cooper" investigation. Items collected should be forwarded directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attention The EC should be uploaded to SE 164A-81-DNA.
Enclosures: Case information sheet. This information is also available to be emailed.
Details: Portland Division forwarded an EC to Seattle, SE 164A- 81 serial 9466, regarding Lyle Collins Franklin (Franklin) . Seattle requests that Anchorage review the enclosed Portland EC and collect a DNA sample from Franklin's remains for submission to the Laboratory, DNA 1. See attached Anchorage EC for contact information on Franklin.
Over the years, more than one thousand possible subjects meriting subfiles were processed by Seattle with the assistance of virtually every Field Division. Most, opened in the initial stages of the investigation, were quickly eliminated; some required
Over the years, more than one thousand possible subjects meriting subfiles were processed by Seattle with the assistance of virtually every Field Division. Most, opened in the initial stages of the investigation, were quickly eliminated; some required extensive investigation to eliminate; and some remained of interest and could not be included or excluded through normal means. To date, the hijacker of Northwest 305, who parachuted from the aircraft with the $200, 000 ransom, has
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DB Cooper-33649To:
Anchorage From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 04/30/2007
not been identified. This case remains the only unresolved airplane hijacking in U. S. history. Although it is very likely that the hijacker did not survive the jump, it remains a possibility. If currently alive, the hijacker would likely be in his mid-70's. Hijacking was a capital offense at the time, therefore, no statute of limitations exists.
For the information of VCMOS and receiving offices, a recent resubmission of an item connected to the UNSUB resulted in the recovery of male nuclear DNA. This DNA was suitable for entry into CODIS and for identification and elimination.
and receiving offices, a recent resubmission of an item connected to the UNSUB resulted in the recovery of male nuclear DNA. This DNA was suitable for entry into CODIS and for identification and elimination. Seattle seeks a DNA sample from the individual (s) listed below to process for comparison.
Due to the extensive and counterproductive media coverage that, in some cases, may result from these contacts, all offices are requested to exercise discretion in dealing with these leads. Some of these suspects may have known they were considered a person of interest, others may not. Likewise the families may, or may not be aware. In cases where the suspect is alive, oral swabs should be solicited. In cases where the subject is deceased, all methods to include hair from shavers, brushes, salvia from postage stamps, etc. should be considered. In those cases where recovery of these items are not possible, obtain proper death and burial records. Contact Seattle case agent before asking family members for any exhumation authority. In the event the suspect, and/or family, cannot be located, receiving offices should set out appropriate leads to follow up with an information copy to Seattle.
In the event the suspect, and/or family, cannot be located, receiving offices should set out appropriate leads to follow up with an information copy to Seattle.
Obtain samples by one of the following methods, in the following order of priority:
1. Oral swabs from suspect (best) 2. Toothbrush, shaver, brush, comb belonging to suspect, or envelope with saliva on flap or stamp (second best) .
3. Oral swabs from both surviving parents (third best) .
4. Oral swab from two of suspect's natural children. (fourth best) .
All family or possible suspects contacted should be advised that this is merely another investigative step following advancement in technologies. No mention of the recovery of DNA evidence should be made. Care should be given so persons contacted are not led to believe that they or their family member are a suspect of great interest in this case. Unless specifically requested in the lead, no interviews are needed at this time, other than appropriate FD-302 to document DNA samples.
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DB Cooper-33650Y

To:	Anchorage	
From:	Seattle
Re :	SE
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DB Cooper-33650Y

To:	Anchorage	
From:	Seattle
Re :	SE 164A-81-DNA, 04/30/2007

Media discussions should be avoided. Refer any media inquiries without comment to the Seattle Media Coordinator, SA
at Any follow up leads to obtain these samples should be set by receiving offices with a copy to Seattle.
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DB Cooper-33651
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To:	Anchorage From:	Seattle
Re :	SE 164A-81-DNA,	04/30/2007

LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Info)
LABORATORY
AT WASHINGTON, DC
For information of DNA1.
Set Lead 2: ANCHORAGE
AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Obtain DNA samples from the body of Lyle Collins Franklin who died on March 31. Submit DNA directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attn: The EC and related FD- 302 should be uploaded to SE 164A-81-DNA. .
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DB Cooper-33652
4(Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
08/08/2007
To:
Criminal Investigative
Laboratory
08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
08/08/2007
To:
Criminal Investigative
Laboratory

Attn:	VCMOS,	MT/TCU
Attn:	DNA1,

From:
Seattle
,
Squad 5/VCMO
Contact:
SA
Approved By :
Drafted By:
45
Case ID #SE 164A-81-DNA" Pending)
SE 164A-81-1061 - (Pending)
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: To open subfile SE 164A-81-1061 for Kenneth Christiansen and to set lead for DNA submission, and testing, to the Laboratory, DNA 1. This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States, and is commonly referred to as the "D. B. Cooper" investigation.
Details: Kenneth Christiansen was identified by a human source in the New York Division. The source was operated by SA b6 b7C
SA has contact with the source and additional information can be obtained about Christiansen if needed following the DNA testing.
New York Division Individual - Kenneth Christiansen
1.
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SA has contact with the source and additional information can be obtained about Christiansen if needed following the DNA testing.
New York Division Individual - Kenneth Christiansen
1.
Kenneth P. Christiansen
SSN 473-30-3588
DOB 10/17/1926
Died 07/30/1994
All other identifying and background information was placed in the subfile.
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DB Cooper-33653
To:
Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 08/08/2007
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Adm)
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE
AT WASHINGTON, DC
For information of VCMOS, MT/TCU.
Set Lead 2: (Action) LABORATORY
AT WASHINGTON, DC
Please test the collected items contained in the two enclosed envelopes against the control DNA. Report the results
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220 01.EC
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DB Cooper-33654
2 (Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION :
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 08/24/2010
To: Criminal Investigative
Attn:
VC/MOU, MTU
Laboratory
Attn:
Evidence Control Center
Las Vegas
Attn:
AECT
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Approved By:
Drafted By: 
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA- 7(Pending)
SE 164A-81-1062 (Pending) 164A-SE-81 44 (
Attn:
Evidence Control Center
Las Vegas
Attn:
AECT
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Approved By:
Drafted By: 
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA- 7(Pending)
SE 164A-81-1062 (Pending) 164A-SE-81 44 (Pending)
Title: UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING .
Synopsis: Set lead for laboratory examinations.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover from Las Vegas Division are the following items of evidence: 1B3 (Barcode E03967400-buccal swabs from ; 1B4 (Barcode E03967401-buccal swabs from -
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Details: This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States and is commonly referred to as the "D.B. Cooper" investigation.
LYNN DOYLE COOPER (deceased) was identified by who resides in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City State Trooper Oklahoma City Division FBI Special
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Agent The Trooper reported to that
had credible information that LYNN was the individual who hijacked Northwest Airlines flight #305 on November 24, 1971 and that he was DAN COOPER, aka D. B. COOPER. reported the information to Seattle and subsequently, leads were generated
DB Cooper-33655 To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle.
reported the information to Seattle and subsequently, leads were generated
DB Cooper-33655 To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle.
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 08/08/2007
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from December, 1972, approximately one year after the hijacking. Las Vegas located the former residence of COOPER and discovered that he had died 11 years ago. was interviewed and she provided a copy of his death certificate.
was completely unaware that may have been responsible for the hijacking.
The photographs of COOPER to Seattle. The photograph bore an extreme likeness to D.B. COOPER. A lead was generated to Columbia Division to show the photographs to
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flight attendants on flight #305 who spent an extended amount of time with D. B. COOPER and clearly saw him while he was hijacking. the plane.
However, to see D. B. COOPER without his sunglasses on which he wore the majority of the time during the hijacking of the aircraft.
COOPER without his sunglasses on which he wore the majority of the time during the hijacking of the aircraft. When observed the photographs, she stated to the interviewing agents that the photographs of COOPER bear the closest resemblance to D. B. COOPER she has seen of possible suspects over the past 39 years.
Subsequently, another lead was generated to Las Vegas to re-interview and obtain a buccal DNA swab from b6 b7C
Las Vegas successfully obtained the swabs which are currently checked into the Reno RA's evidence locker.
The FBI Laboratory is requested to conduct DNA analysis on submitted items 1B3 and 1B4 to determine if LYNN DOYLE COOPER could possibly be a donor of the DNA evidence currently maintained for subject DAN COOPER, aka D. B. COOPER.
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DB Cooper-33656
2 TO :
Criminal Investigative From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 08/08/2007
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Adm)
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE
AT WASHINGTON, DC
For information of VC/MOU, MTU.
Set Lead 2: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT WASHINGTON, DC
Please test the collected items 1B3 and 1B4 against the
Set Lead 2: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT WASHINGTON, DC
Please test the collected items 1B3 and 1B4 against the control DNA of DAN COOPER, aka D. B. COOPER. Report the results to SA Seattle Division. b6 b7C
Set Lead 3: (Action)
LAS VEGAS
AT RENO, NEVADA
Please forward evidentiary items 1B3 and 1B4 listed under 164A-SE-81 to the FBI Laboratory, Evidence Control Center.
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37-1 (Rev. 7-10-06)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: December 10, 2010
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA -49
Lab No .:
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Reference: Communication dated August 24, 2010
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: August 27, 2010
The specimens listed below were examined in the Nuclear DNA Unit:
K7
Buccal sample from
(1B3, E03967400)
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K9
Buccal sample from
(1B4, E03967401)
This report contains the results of the nuclear DNA analyses.
DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: August 27, 2010
The specimens listed below were examined in the Nuclear DNA Unit:
K7
Buccal sample from
(1B3, E03967400)
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K9
Buccal sample from
(1B4, E03967401)
This report contains the results of the nuclear DNA analyses.
Results of Nuclear DNA Examinations:
Specimens were subjected to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) typing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the amelogenin sex typing locus, the nine short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFeSTR& Profiler PlusTM ID PCR Amplification Kit and the six STR loci of the AmpFISTR& COfilerTM PCR Amplification Kit.1
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1 - 164A-SE-81
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DB Cooper-33658Based on the typing results from the amelogenin locus (for sex determination), female DNA is present in the DNA obtained from specimens
The STR typing results from specimen were compared to the STR typing results from specimen Q40/041 [submitted under FBI Case ID Number SE-164A-81, FBI Laboratory Number and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002].
The STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 indicate the presence of DNA from three or more individuals.
The STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 indicate the presence of DNA from three or more individuals. Based on the STR typing results, specimen b6 b7C
is excluded as a being the major contributor of the DNA obtained from specimen Q40/Q41. However, no comparison information can be provided with regard to specimen being the minor contributors to specimen Q40/Q41.
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The STR typing results obtained from the tested specimens are not eligible for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
No other nuclear DNA examinations were conducted.
1. The AmpFISTR& Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit includes the STR Ioci D3S1358, vWA, FGA, D8S1179, D21S11, D18851, D5S818, DI3S317, and D7S820. The AmpF @STR& COfilerTM PCR Amplification Kit includes the STR Ioci D3S1358, D16S539, TH01, TPOX, CSFIPO, and D7S820. Due to the differences in sample quality and/or quantity, amplification may not be attempted using both kits. Insufficient DNA quality and/or quantity can affect the ability to generate a DNA typing result and is not an absolute determination that an
Insufficient DNA quality and/or quantity can affect the ability to generate a DNA typing result and is not an absolute determination that an individual did not come into contact with an item of evidence.
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DB Cooper-33659 Remarks:
The supporting documentation for the opinions and interpretations expressed in this report is retained in the FBI Laboratory files. The submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. For questions about the content of this report, please contact Forensic Examiner For questions about the status of your submission, please contact Request Coordinator
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In addition to the evidence in the case, the Nuclear DNA Unit has generated secondary evidence that will also be returned to you. The secondary evidence can be found in a package marked NUCLEAR DNA UNIT SECONDARY EVIDENCE. It is recommended that this evidence be stored in a refrigerator or freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
Nuclear DNA Unit
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
Nuclear DNA Unit
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For Official Use Only
DB Cooper-33660
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UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence :
ROUTINE
Date:
03/23/2011
To:
Laboratory
Attn: Evidence Control Center
Seattle
Attn:
Evidence Control
From:
Seattle
Squad C-1
Contact:
SA
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Approved By :
Drafted By:
Case ID #: SE 164A-81-DNA
(Pending) 50
164A-SE-81 (Pending) 60
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Set lead for Laboratory examinations. Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover from Seattle Division are the following items of evidence: 1B32 (barcode E4377945), 1B33 (barcode E4556358), 1B34 (barcode E4556359) .
Details: This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States and is commonly referred to as the "D. B. Cooper" investigation. The 1B items that are being forwarded under separate cover are from two separate subjects of captioned case.
The 1B items that are being forwarded under separate cover are from two separate subjects of captioned case.
1B32 is a guitar strap that was handled by LYNN DOYLE COOPER (deceased), date of birth 09/17/1931, SSAN: 540-36-5007. There are possibly fingerprints from several other individuals that do not belong to COOPER. It is requested that the Laboratory test the item for latent fingerprints and if any are found, it is then requested that the prints be compared to the unresolved 77 latent fingerprints that are maintained for captioned case.
The enclosed items in 1B33 and 1B34 are personal items from WILLIAM PRATT GOSSETT (deceased), date of birth July 29,
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33661
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To: Laboratory From: Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 03/23/2011
1930, SSAN: 412-40-9656. It is requested that the Laboratory test the items to see if any DNA samples can be obtained from them. If any DNA profiles can be developed from the items, it is then requested that the profile be compared to the control DNA of DAN COOPER (Q40, Q41) from captioned case.
If any DNA profiles can be developed from the items, it is then requested that the profile be compared to the control DNA of DAN COOPER (Q40, Q41) from captioned case.
UNCLASSIFIED
2
DB Cooper-33662UNCLASSIFIED
To:
Laboratory
From:
Seattle
Re :
SE 164A-81-DNA, 03/23/2011
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Action) LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA
Please test the items included in 1B33 and 1B34 for any traces of DNA and compare to the control DNA of DAN COOPER (Q40, Q41) .
Set Lead 2: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA
Please test 1B32 for any latent fingerprints. If any exist, compare to the 77 unresolved prints maintained for captioned case.
UNCLASSIFIED
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DB Cooper-33663 7-3 (Rx 7-10-06)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LABORATORY. DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: April 11, 2011
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA-5 1
Lab No .: 110330009 QB
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Reference: Communication dated March 23, 2011
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
:
:
Date specimens received: March 30, 2011
The FBI Laboratory has received your request for examination.
:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
:
:
Date specimens received: March 30, 2011
The FBI Laboratory has received your request for examination. The accompanying items of evidence have been inventoried. The provided listing and description of the submitted items may be subject to change when the examination phase begins. If changes are made, they will be reflected in the Report of Examination issued by the examiner making the change.
Specimens;
Q56 Guitar strap (IB32, E4377945)
Q57 Watch (1B33, E4556358, Item 1)
Q58-Q59 Watches (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
Q60 Watch band (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
Q61 Ring (1B33, E4556358, Item 3) Q62 Ring (1B33, E4556358, Item 4)
1-164A-SE-81 -61
UNCLASSIFIED
SEARCHED
INDEXED FILED
SERIALIZED
APR 1 5 2011
FBI-SEATTL 164A-SE-81-DNA
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DB Cooper-33664UNCLASSIFIED
Q63
Bandana (1B34, E4556359)
NE3
Business card (1B33, E4556358, Item 4)
Each examiner assigned to your request will issue a separate Report of Examination that will address the results of his/her expertise. For technical questions, contact the following unit(s) assigned to your case: Nuclear DNA Unit Latent Print Operations Unit -
If
For technical questions, contact the following unit(s) assigned to your case: Nuclear DNA Unit Latent Print Operations Unit -
If there is a change in the status of your investigation that would have an affect on the prioritization of your request, such as court deadlines, dismissal of charges, or guilty pleas; or if you have questions regarding the status of your case, contact Request Coordinator
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UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-3366506/08/11 15:01:58
FD-192
ICMIPRO1
Page 1
Title and Character of Case:
NORJAK
Date Property Acquired:
06/08/2011
Source from which Property Acquired:
FBI LABORATORY- NUCLEAR DNA UNIT
Anticipated Disposition: Acquired By:
DESTROY
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Description of Property:
1B 13
Date Entered
SECONDARY EVIDENCE: SEVEN (7) TUBES RECEIVED FROM THE FBI NUCLEAR DNA UNIT FBI LAB #070816002
*REFERENCE: (Q54) ENVELOPE; (Q54.1) STAMP; (Q55) BAG CONTAINING UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE; (NE1) BUSINESS CARD; (NE2) BUSINESS CARD;

Barcode: E4507214 Location: ECC1	FRIG2	BOX E	06/08/2011
Special Handling: REFRIGERATE,
1) STAMP; (Q55) BAG CONTAINING UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE; (NE1) BUSINESS CARD; (NE2) BUSINESS CARD;

Barcode: E4507214 Location: ECC1	FRIG2	BOX E	06/08/2011
Special Handling: REFRIGERATE, ,,	HAZMAT:

Case Number:	SE 164A-81-DNA 1B13
Owning Office:	SEATTLE

FILE COPY
SEARCH SERIALE
INDEXED ED
JUN 0 8 2011
FBI-SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-336667-1 (Rev. 7-10-06)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: June 17, 2011
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA -
Lab No .: 110330009 QB ACO
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Reference: Communication dated March 23, 2011
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: March 30, 2011
The specimens listed below were examined in the Nuclear DNA Unit:

Q57	Watch (1B33, E4556358, Item 1)
Q58-Q59	Watches (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: March 30, 2011
The specimens listed below were examined in the Nuclear DNA Unit:

Q57	Watch (1B33, E4556358, Item 1)
Q58-Q59	Watches (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
Q60	Watch band (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
Q61	Ring (1B33, E4556358, Item 3)
Q62	Ring (1B33, E4556358, Item 4)

This report contains the results of the nuclear DNA analyses.
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UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33667₹
UNCLASSIFIED
Results of Nuclear DNA Examinations:
Specimens Q57 through Q62 were subjected to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) typing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the amelogenin sex typing locus and the nine short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFISTR® Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit.1
Based on the typing results from the amelogenin locus (for sex determination), male DNA2 is present in the DNA obtained from specimens Q58 and Q61. No amelogenin typing results were obtained from specimens Q57, Q59, Q60, and Q62.
No STR typing results were obtained from specimens Q57, Q59, Q60, and Q62.
No amelogenin typing results were obtained from specimens Q57, Q59, Q60, and Q62.
No STR typing results were obtained from specimens Q57, Q59, Q60, and Q62.
The DNA typing results obtained from specimen Q58 indicate the presence of DNA from two or more individuals and are suitable for comparison purposes. A major contributor can be discerned from the DNA obtained from specimen Q58 and is suitable for matching purposes. The STR typing results for the minor contributor to specimen Q58 are not suitable for matching purposes; however, may be utilized for exclusionary purposes.3
The DNA profile obtained from specimen Q61 is not suitable for matching purposes; however, it may be utilized for exclusionary purposes.3
It is noted that the DNA typing results obtained for the major contributor to specimen Q58 and the DNA typing results obtained for specimen Q61 are consistent with having originated from the same male individual.
It is noted that specimens Q57 through Q62 were submitted as alternate reference samples for WILLIAM PRATT GOSSETT. Due to the limited results obtained from Q61, and the consistency of the DNA typing results obtained for
Due to the limited results obtained from Q61, and the consistency of the DNA typing results obtained for the major contributor to specimen Q58 and the DNA typing results obtained for specimen Q61, the major contributor to specimen Q58 will be used for all future comparisons and designated as specimen Q58 (GOSSETT) to further differentiate it from the other questioned (Q) specimens analyzed.
The STR typing results for specimen Q58 (GOSSETT) were compared to the STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 [submitted under FBI Laboratory Number 010904012 HL MD and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002].
Based on the STR typing results, Q58 (GOSSETT) is excluded as a potential contributor to the mixture of DNA obtained from specimen Q40/Q41.
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110330009 QB ACO
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33668UNCLASSIFIED
The STR typing results obtained from the tested specimens are not eligible for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
No other nuclear DNA examinations were conducted.
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110330009 QB ACO
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33668UNCLASSIFIED
The STR typing results obtained from the tested specimens are not eligible for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
No other nuclear DNA examinations were conducted.
Methods/Limitations:
The following methods and limitations apply to the results/conclusions provided in the results section(s) of this report and are referenced by number in the body of the text for clarity.
1. The AmpFISTR® Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit enables the human specific typing of the STR loci D3S1358, vWA, FGA, D8S1179, D21S11, D18S51, D5S818, D13$317, and D7S820. Insufficient DNA quality and/or quantity can affect the ability to generate a DNA typing result and is not an absolute determination that an individual did not come into contact with an item of evidence.
2. The presence of male DNA in a mixture may limit the ability to determine if female DNA is also present in that mixture.
3. Inconclusive STR typing results can be due to insufficient DNA quality and/or quantity. In order for the STR typing results to be used for matching purposes, sufficient DNA quality and/or quantity is necessary.
In order for the STR typing results to be used for matching purposes, sufficient DNA quality and/or quantity is necessary.
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110330009 QB ACO
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33669UNCLASSIFIED
Remarks:
The supporting records for the opinions and interpretations expressed in this report are retained in the FBI files. The submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. For questions about the content of this report, please contact Forensic Examiner For questions about the status of your submission, including any remaining forensic examinations, please contact Request Coordinator 
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In addition to the evidence in the case, the Nuclear DNA Unit has generated secondary evidence that will also be returned to you. The secondary evidence can be found in a package marked NUCLEAR DNA UNIT SECONDARY EVIDENCE. It is recommended that this evidence be stored in a refrigerator or freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
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110330009 QB ACO
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33670 7-1 (Rev. 7-10-06)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: July 14, 2011 Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA -54
Lab No .: 110330009 QB ABW
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Reference: Communication dated March 23, 2011
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: March 30, 2011
The item listed below was examined in the Latent Print Operations Unit:
Q56
Guitar strap (1B32, E4377945)
This report contains the results of the examination of friction ridge prints.
Results of Examinations
The requested latent print examinations were conducted, but no latent prints were detected.
Methods
Items of evidence submitted to the Latent Print Operations Unit for examination may be examined visually, examined with various light sources, and/or processed with chemicals and
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Methods
Items of evidence submitted to the Latent Print Operations Unit for examination may be examined visually, examined with various light sources, and/or processed with chemicals and
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UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33671UNCLASSIFIED
powders to detect the presence of latent friction ridge prints. The specific sequence of examinations and processes depends upon the nature of the evidence.
Friction ridge print examinations are conducted using the Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification methodology (ACE-V), which includes an assessment of the quantity and quality of the information present. The steps of ACE-V are applied to each examination as appropriate.
Analysis is the assessment of a friction ridge print to determine if sufficient reliable details are present to conduct a comparison with another print and to reach an identification conclusion. If these conditions are met, the print is determined to be "of value".
Comparison is the direct side-by-side observation of friction ridge prints of value to determine whether or not the information in two prints is in agreement.
Comparison is the direct side-by-side observation of friction ridge prints of value to determine whether or not the information in two prints is in agreement.
Evaluation is the formulation of a conclusion based on the information gathered during the analysis and comparison of the friction ridge prints.
Conclusions that can be reached are as follows:
· Identification - the determination that there is sufficient quality and quantity of detail in agreement to conclude that two friction ridge prints originated from the same source.
Exclusion - the determination that there is sufficient quality and quantity of detail in disagreement to conclude that two friction ridge prints did not originate from the same source.
Inconclusive - the determination that corresponding areas of friction ridge prints are absent and/or unreliable and therefore cannot be identified or excluded.
Verification is the independent application of the analysis, comparison, and evaluation phases of the ACE-V methodology to a friction ridge print by another examiner.
Interpretations
Due to the many factors involved in the deposition of a friction ridge print, neither the
Interpretations
Due to the many factors involved in the deposition of a friction ridge print, neither the absence of a friction ridge print on evidence nor the exclusion of a friction ridge print with a given source, disassociate that source from having touched the evidence.
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110330009 QB ABW
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33672 UNCLASSIFIED
Remarks
To date, no specimens have been received in the Latent Print Operations Unit for examination in Case ID number 164A-SE-81.
For questions about the content of this report, please contact Physical Scientist/Forensic Examiner
For questions about the status of your submission, including any remaining forensic examinations, please contact Request Coordinator
The specimen is being returned under separate cover. The supporting records for the opinions and interpretations expressed in this report are retained in the FBI files.
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
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110330009 QB ABW
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33673(Rev. 05-01-2008)
*
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence:
ROUTINE
Date:
08/16/2011
To:
Laboratory
Seattle
Attn: Evidence Control Center
Attn:
Evidence Control
From:
Seattle
Squad C-1
Contact:
SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: 164A-SE-81 (Pending), 81 SE 164A-81-DNA (Pending) \ -55
1.5
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Set lead for Laboratory examinations.
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover from Seattle Division are the following items of evidence listed under 164A- SE-81: 1B8 (barcode E4462195), 1B9 (barcode E4462193), 1B10 (barcode E4462194) .
Details: This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States and is commonly referred to as the "D.B. Cooper" investigation.
All 1B items being submitted are personal items belonging to LYNN DOYLE COOPER (deceased), date of birth 09/17/1933, SSAN: 540-36-5007.
All 1B items being submitted are personal items belonging to LYNN DOYLE COOPER (deceased), date of birth 09/17/1933, SSAN: 540-36-5007. The items most likely contain COOPER's fingerprints and biological material suitable for DNA testing. There are possibly fingerprints from two other individuals that do not belong to COOPER. The items being submitted are:
1. Photographs (1B8)
2. Wallet insert with photographs/medicare card (1B8)
3. Denture adhesive (1B8)
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UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33674UNCLASSIFIED
To: Laboratory
From: Seattle
164A-SE-81
(Pending)
SE 164A-81-DNA,
Re :
08/16/2011

4.	Foot file (1B8)
5.	Glasses (1B8)
6.	Napkin/straw (1B8)
7.	Black comb (1B9)
8.	Blue comb (1B9)
9.	Toothbrush (1B9)
10.	Toothpaste (1B9)
11.
adhesive (1B8)
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UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33674UNCLASSIFIED
To: Laboratory
From: Seattle
164A-SE-81
(Pending)
SE 164A-81-DNA,
Re :
08/16/2011

4.	Foot file (1B8)
5.	Glasses (1B8)
6.	Napkin/straw (1B8)
7.	Black comb (1B9)
8.	Blue comb (1B9)
9.	Toothbrush (1B9)
10.
Toothpaste (1B9)
11.	Two. (2) nail files (1B9)
12.	Two (2) plastic disposable razor covers	(1B9)
13.	Soap dish and soap (1B9)
14.	Three (3) Albuterol inhalers (1B10)
15.	One (1) Atrovent inhaler (1B10)
16.	One (1) Serevent inhaler (1B10)
17.	One (1) generic inhaler (1B10)
18.
One (1) Serevent inhaler (1B10)
17.	One (1) generic inhaler (1B10)
18.	One (1) pill bottle (1B10)
19.	Two (2) pill containers (1B10)

It is requested that the Laboratory test for and collect any latent fingerprints from any of the items that the Laboratory deems suitable for such testing. If any prints are found, it is then requested that the prints be compared to the unresolved 77 latent fingerprints that are maintained for captioned case.
On 08/24/2010, Seattle submitted buccal swabs from DNA comparison to specimens
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Q40/041 of captioned case. The Laboratory report stated the STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41
was excluded as being the the major contributor but there was not enough comparison data to compare to the two minor contributors.
Therefore, it is requested that the Laboratory test for and collect any DNA samples from the submitted 1B items that the Laboratory deems suitable for such testing.
Therefore, it is requested that the Laboratory test for and collect any DNA samples from the submitted 1B items that the Laboratory deems suitable for such testing. If any DNA specimen can be developed from the items, it is then requested that the specimen be compared to the MINOR contributors of specimen Q40/Q41.
UNCLASSIFIED
2
DB Cooper-33675UNCLASSIFIED
To:
Laboratory
From:
Seattle
Re:
164A-SE-81
(Pending) SE 164A-81-DNA,
08/16/2011
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA
Test the items included in 1B8-1B10 for any traces of DNA and compare to the MINOR contributors of specimen Q40/Q41.
Set Lead 2: (Action)
LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA
Test the items included in 1B8-1B10 for any latent fingerprints. If any exist, compare to the 77 unresolved prints maintained for captioned case.
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33676
37-3 (Rev. 7-10-06)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: August 31, 2011
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA -56
Lab No .
LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: August 31, 2011
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA -56
Lab No .: 110822002 QB
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Reference: Communication dated August 16, 2011
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: August 22, 2011 and August 24, 2011
The FBI Laboratory has received your request for examination. The accompanying items of evidence have been inventoried. The provided listing and description of the submitted items may be subject to change when the examination phase begins. If changes are made, they will be reflected in the Report of Examination issued by the examiner making the change.
Specimens:
Q64 Foot file (1B8, E4462195)
Q65 Glasses (1B8, E4462195)
Q66 Wallet insert with photographs and medicare card (1B8, E4462195)
Q67 Photographs (1B8, E4462195)
Q68 Plastic packaged napkin and straw (1B8, E4462195)
Q69 Tube of Fixodent (1B8, E4462195)
Q70-Q71 Two combs (1B9, E4462193)
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33677UNCLASSIFIED
Q72 Toothbrush (1B9, E4462193) Q73-Q74 Two nail files (1B9, E4462193) Q75-Q76 Soap dish with soap (1B9, E4462193)
Q70-Q71 Two combs (1B9, E4462193)
UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33677UNCLASSIFIED
Q72 Toothbrush (1B9, E4462193) Q73-Q74 Two nail files (1B9, E4462193) Q75-Q76 Soap dish with soap (1B9, E4462193) Q77-Q78 Two plastic razor covers (1B9, E4462193)
Q79 Tube of Colgate toothpaste (1B9, E4462193)
Q80 Bag (1B9, E4462193)
Q81-Q86 Six inhalers (1B10, E4462194)
Q87-Q89 Three bottles with contents (1B10, E4462194)
Each examiner assigned to your request will issue a separate Report of Examination that will address the results of his/her expertise. For technical questions, contact the following unit(s) assigned to your case: Nuclear DNA Unit Latent Print Operations Unit -
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UNCLASSIFED
DB Cooper-33678₫
(Rev. 05-01-2008)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 09/30/2011

Attn:	Evidence Control Center
Attn:
05-01-2008)
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 09/30/2011

Attn:	Evidence Control Center
Attn:	Evidence Control

To:
Laboratory
Seattle
From:
Seattle
Squad C-1
Contact:
SA
Approved By:
Drafted By:
Case ID #: 164A-SE-81 (Pending) "
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SE 164A-81-DNA (Pending) 
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Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Synopsis: Set lead for Laboratory examinations.
Reference: 164A-SE-81 Serial 81
Package Copy: Being forwarded under separate cover from Seattle Division are the following items of evidence listed under 164A- SE-81: 1B11 (barcode E4507614), 1B12 (barcode E4507615), 1B13 (barcode E4507616) .
Details: This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States and is commonly referred to as the "D.B. Cooper" investigation.
Seattle sent personal items belonging to LYNN DOYLE COOPER (deceased) to the Laboratory for fingerprint and DNA analysis (refer to referenced EC). The Laboratory contacted SA Eng and requested exclusion prints and buccal samples from anybody that may have handled the personal items.
The Laboratory contacted SA Eng and requested exclusion prints and buccal samples from anybody that may have handled the personal items.
At the request of Seattle, Portland obtained exclusion prints and buccal samples from date of birth These two
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To: Laboratory From: Seattle Re : 164A-SE-81 (Pending) SE 164A-81-DNA,
09/30/2011
individuals
The description of the 1B items are as follows:
1B11: two (2) FD-353 fingerprint cards:
1B12: two (2) buccal swabs for
1B13: two (2) buccal swabs for
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UNCLASSIFIED
DB Cooper-33680
2UNCLASSIFIED
To:
Laboratory
From:
Seattle
Re :
09/30/2011
164A-SE-81 (Pending) SE 164A-81-DNA,
LEAD (s) :
Set Lead 1: (Action) LABORATORY
AT QUANTICO, VA
Provide acknowledgment to Seattle upon the receipt of exclusion fingerprints and buccal samples.
UNCLASSIFIED
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DB Cooper-336817-3 (Rev. 7-10-06)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: October 14, 2011
Case ID No .
LABORATORY DIVISION
FBI Laboratory
UNCLASSIFIED
2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
To: Seattle
Squad C-1
SA
Date: October 14, 2011
Case ID No .: SE 164A-81-DNA -5%
Lab No .:
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Reference: Communication dated September 30, 2011
Your No .:
Title:
UNSUB,
aka DAN COOPER;
NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: October 12, 2011
The FBI Laboratory has received your request for examination. The accompanying items of evidence have been inventoried. The provided listing and description of the submitted items may be subject to change when the examination phase begins. If changes are made, they will be reflected in the Report of Examination issued by the examiner making the change.
Specimens:
K10 Elimination fingerprints of 1B12, E4507615)
(1B11, E4507614;
K11 Buccal sample from (1B12, E4507615)
K12 Elimination fingerprints of 1B13, E4507616)
(1B11, E4507614;
K13 Buccal sample from
(1B13, E4507616)
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DB Cooper-33682UNCLASSIFIED
Each examiner assigned to your request will issue a separate Report of Examination that will address the results of his/her expertise.
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5/5/76
To: SACS, Seattle (164-81)
Las Vegas
(164-60)
Los Angeles
(164-797)
Portland
(164-41)
San Francisco . (164-220)
From: Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK; 00: SE
Representatives from receiving offices were in attendance at the Norjak seminar held at San Francisco, 4/8-9/76, where a suggestion was made to institute a pub- licity campaign for release in early November, 1976, widely publicizing' a reward for any twenty-dollar bill turned in from the ransom list published in various media periodicals and possible local newspapers. This suggestion was approved at FBINQ and efforts to initiate appropriate groundwork steps are now being taken. .
Receiving offices should, at this time, contact major newspapers within their Divisions in an effort to determine if first they would particpate in this publicity venture by printing. on a one-time, daily, or weekly basis . the list of ransom bill serial numbers and second if they' agree to printing these, is there a particular form in which the numbers could be provided to facilitate easier printing of same.
the list of ransom bill serial numbers and second if they' agree to printing these, is there a particular form in which the numbers could be provided to facilitate easier printing of same. Newspaper officials should be advised that calls from individuals concerning the fact that they possess a twenty-dollar bill of interest will be directed to the nearest FBI Office.
Seattle should immediately set out leads for Minneapolis to contact officials at Northwest Airlines in an effort to determine their interest in possibly pro-
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 COITION GSA FPMR 141 CFRI 101-11.C UNITED STATES G. ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
4/15/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
BUfile 164-2111
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RE: BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS SUB-Z AND
NORJAK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 8, 1976 SUB-II
On 4/8/76, a conference was held in the Federal Building at San Francisco, California. Present at this conference were the following individuals:
SAC CHARLES W. BATES; ASAC
San Francisco Agents
BERLYN CLOW;
Portland Agent Los Angeles Agent ROBERT STRANGER; Reno Agent Seattle Agent
BATES; ASAC
San Francisco Agents
BERLYN CLOW;
Portland Agent Los Angeles Agent ROBERT STRANGER; Reno Agent Seattle Agent
stated at the conclusion of the meeting that he would come out with his recommendations concern- ing this case to the Bureau by 4/16/76.
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It was noted during the conference that there were 814 suspects currently on file and 794 of them had been elimi- nated. In addition, it was determined that a JOHN DOE warrant would not be obtained concerning UNSUB and that as far as could be determined from the Department of Justice the Statue of Limitations has been tollwin that there was a death penalty for the crime committed by UNSUB at the time he committed the crime.
Finally, various avenues of investigative possibilities were discussed at the conference with the stipulations (1) the Statute of Limitations tolls and therefore there would be no
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problem with investigating this matter after 11/24/76 and (2) the Statute of
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings
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problem with investigating this matter after 11/24/76 and (2) the Statute of Limitations runs and expires on 11/24/76. The recommendations that were made will be presented to the Bureau and the course of action that will be followed will be specified by the Bureau and communi- cation which should reach the Seattle Division during the week 4/19/76.
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TO:
DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
RE BUAIRTEL TO SEATTLE, ET AL, DATED FEBRUARY 25, 1976. SA WILL ATTEND SAN FRANCISCO
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CONFERENCE FROM PORTLAND. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-33297 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1975 EDITION OSA FPMR (41 CFRI 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVE . MENT NZ .. Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/26/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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Enclosed are four (4) artists composites, two
Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/26/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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Enclosed are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK unsub with and without glasses.
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and the two airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would
The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
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Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white compositewas prepared initially and sometime later the color composit was prepared to depict the hi- jacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:,	Male
Age :	Mid 40's
Height:
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:,	Male
Age :	Mid 40's
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 lbs. '
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the theft, combed back
Eyes :	Possibly brown, during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark
wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, . no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked Raleigh filter type cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type) ; black dress suit; black rain type overcoat or dark
top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4x12x14 inches ; brown shoes
Remarks:	Very polite at all times.
rain type overcoat or dark
top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4x12x14 inches ; brown shoes
Remarks:	Very polite at all times.

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AIRTEL

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK 00: SE

Re Bureau airtel to Seattle dated 2/25/76.
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TO: .	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)	CONTRESCK
FROM:	ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

ReBuairtel to Seattle dated 2/25/76.
Los Angeles representatives at the Norjak Conference to be held in San Francisco 4/6/76 will be CA the current case agent
Los Angeles representatives at the Norjak Conference to be held in San Francisco 4/6/76 will be CA the current case agent of this matter, and SA who was the Los Angeles case agent during the carly phases of this investigation and in particular that phase pertaining to
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DB Cooper-33301OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: ACTING SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/1/76
FROM
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SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
(BUFILE 164-2111)
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On 2/24/76, Division 6, Extention 4192, telephonically advised that there will be a conference involving Seattle, Las Vegas; Portland. and San Francisco concerning . captioned matter. advised that the purpose of the meeting is as follows:
1. Be sure that all investigation has been completed and that everything that can be done that is feasible has been done.
2. If a subject is caught, can he be convicted with the evidence we now possess?
sure that all investigation has been completed and that everything that can be done that is feasible has been done.
2. If a subject is caught, can he be convicted with the evidence we now possess?
3. Is there enough evidence for a JOHN DOE, Indictment? STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS PROBLEM
advised tentatively the meeting would be sometime in April in the San Francisco Division and would last for one or two days.
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advised he would be putting out finalized plans in the form of an airtel sometime in the next two or three days.
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TO:
SACS, SEATTLE (164-81)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
(Precedence)
2/25/76
(Date)
FROM: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SusZ Sie III
Recently in connection with the Norjak case, the Department of Justice has been attempting to determine if the Federal Statute of Limitations (five years) will apply to the unknown subject of captioned hijacking,
connection with the Norjak case, the Department of Justice has been attempting to determine if the Federal Statute of Limitations (five years) will apply to the unknown subject of captioned hijacking, and if in fact it does apply, then is it at this time, feasible to consider obtaining a "John Doe" indictment.
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In an effort to completely review all pertinent evidence obtained and determine its present value if unknown subject was identified and brought to trial now or within the last three to five years, as well as, to determine if there is enough individually identifiable information in our possession to have a basis for obtaining a "John Doe" indictment, a Norjak conference will commence April 8, 1976, 8:00 a.m., at the Sro.
All receiving offices will send appropriate representatives insuring they possess complete knowledge of all investigative aspects of captioned case conducted within their respective division and a general overall insight into all investigation conducted to date. Each representative will be expected to offer suggestions as to new directions in which this investigation might proceed and/or furnish information to insure that all logical
Each representative will be expected to offer suggestions as to new directions in which this investigation might proceed and/or furnish information to insure that all logical investigation has been conducted. It is absolutely necessary that we insure all investigative avenues have been 100 per cent exhausted.
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Skyjacker owes I.R.S. $218,635
PORTLAND - (AP) - Dan (D. B.) Cooper, the sky pirate who. vanished somewhere be- tween Seattle and Reno in 1971, now owes the federal govern- ment more than the $200,000 he took with him.
The Internal Revenue Service says Cooper owes $218,635 in tax- es on' the money he extorted. That's assuming he is alive, sin- gle and never filed a return on the money.
The I.R.S. figures Cooper would be taxed $53,090 on the first $100,000 and $70,000 on the next $100,000. If he intended to cheat the government out of its share, the civil fraud penalty is 50 per cent of the tax due, or $61,545.
ROUTINE LOS ANGELES (164 4:7) ROUTINE SEATTLE (164 81) ROUTINE
CLEAR NORJACK; OFFICE OF ORIGI": SEATTLE. . REFERENCE BRYANT JACK COFFELT. FEFERE 'CT LOS A GELES AIRTEL TO THE BUREAU, JANUARY 24, 1977. 0', FEBRUARY. 3, 1977, b6 b7C NORTHERN VIRGINIA DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL, BEI SOUTH CARLIN SPRI "GS ROAD, ARLINGTON, ADVISED THAT HOSPITAL RECORDS INDICATE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL KNOWN AS JACK COFFELT WAS AN ;EMPLOYEE OF THE HOSPITAL DURING THE TIME FRAME INDICATED. IN REFERENCED AIRTEL, AND WAS TREATED AS A PATIENT AT THE HOSPITAL. b3 Sub J.J Aut 164-81-93 b6 b7C
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
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TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
Re BRYANT JACK COFFELT, SUB 869
:
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau, et al, dated 2/10/77.
Enclosed herewith for Alexandria are the original and two copies of a subpoena; enclosed for Seattle is one copy of a
Enclosed herewith for Alexandria are the original and two copies of a subpoena; enclosed for Seattle is one copy of a subpoena.
On 2/10/77, a subpoena
to
by First Assistant U. S. Attorney
pertaining was prepared and issued District of Oregon.
for the
AUSA instructs that this subpoena be served
on
and that the agent serving the subpoena execute the return portion of the original and return it
to Portland to be turned over to AUSA copy of the subpoena is to be left
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and a copy may be retained in the Alexandria . file.
AUSA advises that it is not permissible to use the Grand Jury for investigation of cases in which
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Indictments have already been returned and since subject in this matter has already been indicted for crime aboard aircraft, aircraft piracy and Hobbs Act violations, the alleged violation under consideration at this point
already been returned and since subject in this matter has already been indicted for crime aboard aircraft, aircraft piracy and Hobbs Act violations, the alleged violation under consideration at this point is the Interstate Transportation of Explosives.
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ALEXANDRIA
subpoena AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. Will serve enclosed b3
be forwarded immediately to Portland. which should then ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: FAMI
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)
NORJAK
(00: SE)
Bufile: 164-2111
Sus 869
Re: BRYANT JACK COFFELT
Re Portland airtel to Alexandria, 2/11/77.
Enclosed for the Portland Division are the following
items:
1) An FD-302 reflecting results of service of subpoena on 2) The original subpoena issued by the U. S. District Court for the District of Oregon with executed return,
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It is noted that
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and the enclosed copies are, in fact, and the best copies
accurate duplicates of available. Additionally, was Xeroxed in the presence of SA Alexandria Division, and the enclosed Xeroxed copy is a true and accurate
Additionally, was Xeroxed in the presence of SA Alexandria Division, and the enclosed Xeroxed copy is a true and accurate representation of
of the
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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furnished the interviewing agent the following items pursuant to a subpoena which was served upon her:
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This document contains neither recommendations noe conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is looned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogoncy.
It Is the property of the FBI and Is looned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogoncy.
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8.69
3/7/77
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)
NORJAK
(00: SE)
Re: BRYANT JACK COFFELT
Re Alexandria airtel to Portland, 2/24/77. Enclosed for the Seattle Division is the original of an FD-302 reflecting service of a subpoena duces tecum
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CLASSIC TION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
4/11/77

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: Seattle
Bufile
Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIC TION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
4/11/77

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111

Re: BRYANT JACK COFFELT
Re Alexandria airtel to Portland dated 2/24/77.
164-81-1A 591 Enclosed herewith for Seattle is an envelope containing copies of
It is especially noted that this material has been
subpoenaed from U.S. Grand Jury at Portland, Oregon. AUSA for the District of Oregon advises that this material may be utilized for investigative purposes, however, he admonished against any further duplication of the material and against the release of any of the material outside the Bureau. He further instructed that any dissemination of the material within the Bureau should be accompanied by clear notation that this material has been subpoenaed before the Grand Jury and may not be disseminated.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
He further instructed that any dissemination of the material within the Bureau should be accompanied by clear notation that this material has been subpoenaed before the Grand Jury and may not be disseminated.
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff, ) CR 76-
v. JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, and more particularly described below,
) ) ) ) ) ) ) Defendant. )
) › )
INDICTMENT
(49 U.S.C. §1301 (15) and (34), $1472 (i) and 18 U.S.C. §1951)
THE GRAND JURY CHARGES:
COUNT I
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height 5'10"-6'; weight 170-180 lbs .; physical build aver- age to well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; cyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent.
built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; cyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent. using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly commit: and attempt to commit aircraft piracy Sur 98 164-81-727 Su JJ
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 % 25 26hin the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States by seizing nd exercising control by force and violence and by threats of force and violence and with wrongful intent, of a civil aircraft of the United states while such aircraft was in flight, that is, a civil aircraft then being operated by Northwest Orient Airlines as Flight No. 305 between Portland, Oregon, in the District of Oregon, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the Western District of Washington, all in violation of Section 902 (i) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, 49 U.S.C. §1301(15) and (34) and §1472 (i).
COUNT II
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height
COUNT II
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height 5'10"-6'; weight 170-180 lbs .; physical build aver- age to well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; eyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly and wilfully attempt to obstruct, delay and affect commerce and the movement of articles and commodities in com- merce, that is, a Boeing 727 three engine jet airliner, aircraft passengers, their baggage, freight and U.S. Mail, known as and included within Northwest Orient Airlines Flight No. 305 between Portland, Oregon, in the District of Oregon, and Seattle-Tacoma International. Airport in the Western District of Washington, by extortion, that is to say, defendant attempted to obtain and did obtain the sum of $200,000 in the form of United States currency from and with the content of PAGE 2 - INDICTMENT (U.
Washington, by extortion, that is to say, defendant attempted to obtain and did obtain the sum of $200,000 in the form of United States currency from and with the content of PAGE 2 - INDICTMENT (U.S. v. John Doe, a/k/a/ Dan Cooper)
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1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26, Orient Airlines, such consent induced by a wrongful use of and threatened force, violence and fear in that defendant did, on board the aircraft, display to members of the aircraft crew a claimed by defendant to be a bomb coupled with defendant's that the sum of $200, 000 be delivered to him in order to assure continued safety of the aircraft and its contents, all in violation 28 U.S.C. $1951.
Dated this day of November, 1976.
A TRUE BILL.
Foreman.
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Re Portland teletype to Bureau, et al, 11/24/76.
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy each of the indictment returned 11/24/76, by U. S. Grand Jury, Portland, Oregon, charging Unsub as JOHN DOE, aka DAN COOPER, with violations of Aircraft Piracy and Hobbs Act Statutes.
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FOR INFORMATION SUREAU AND SEATTLE, U. S. GRAND JURY., PORTLAND, OREGON, RETURNED INDICTMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M NOVEMBER 24, 1976, CHARGING UNSUB AS " LOHN .
, PORTLAND, OREGON, RETURNED INDICTMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M NOVEMBER 24, 1976, CHARGING UNSUB AS " LOHN . DOE,, ALSO KNOWN AS DAN. COOPER AND MORE PARTICULARLY . DESCRIBED BELOW." INDICTMENT CHARGED TWO COUETS, COUNT ONE BEING AIR PIRACY AND COUNT TWO BEING HOBBS ACT, " EXTORTION. " BOND FIXED AT
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DB Cooper-33321OSA PPMA (41 CM10) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memoran um
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
4/15/76
FROM
:
SA
SubII
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
BUfile 164-2111
RE: BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS SUB-Z AND
NORJAK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 8, 1976 SUB-II
On 4/8/76, a conference was held in
0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memoran um
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
4/15/76
FROM
:
SA
SubII
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
BUfile 164-2111
RE: BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS SUB-Z AND
NORJAK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 8, 1976 SUB-II
On 4/8/76, a conference was held in the Federal Building at San Francisco, California. Present at this conference were the following individuals:
SAC CHIARLES W. BATES; ASAC
A
San Francisco Agents
BERLYN CLOW;
Portland Agent Los Angeles Agent ROBERT STRANGER; Reno Agent Seattle Agent
stated at the conclusion of the meeting that he would come out with his recommendations concern- ing this case to the Bureau by 4/16/76.
It was noted during the conference that there were 814 suspects currently on file and 794 of them had been elimi- nated. In addition, it was determined that a JOHN DOE warrant would not be obtained concerning UNSUB and that as far as could be determined from the Department of Justice the Statue of Limitations has been toldwin that there was a death penalty for the crime committed by UNSUB at the time he committed the crime.
Finally, various avenues of investigative possibilities were discussed at the conference with the stipulations (1) the .
Finally, various avenues of investigative possibilities were discussed at the conference with the stipulations (1) the . Statute of Limitations tolls and therefore there would be no
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cation which should reach the Seattle Division during the week 4/19/76.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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TO
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DATE: 2/5/76
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SUBJECT:
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00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE: SUB G - EVIDENCE;
SUB 0 - DAILY TELETYPES;
SUB GG - REPORTS
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DB Cooper-33326FBI
Via
Airtol
(Precedence)
TO:
SACS, SEATTLE (164-81)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
2/25/76
(Date)
FROM: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211))
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sug.Z Sue II
Recently in connection with the Norjak case, the Department of Justice has been attempting to determine if the Federal Statute of Limitations (five years) will apply to the unknown subject of captioned hijacking, and if in fact it does apply, then is it at this time, feasible to consider obtaining a "John Doe" indictmont.
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In an effort to completely review all pertinent evidence obtained and determine its present value if unknown subject was identified and brought to trial now or within the .
)
In an effort to completely review all pertinent evidence obtained and determine its present value if unknown subject was identified and brought to trial now or within the .last three to five years, as well as, to determine if there is enough individually identifiable information in our possession to have a basis for obtaining a "John Doo" indictment, a Norjak conference will commence April 3, 1976, 8:00 a.m., at the STO.
All receiving offices will send appropriate representatives insuring they possess complete knowledge of all investigative aspects of captioned case conducted within their respective division and a general overall insight into all investigation conducted to date. Each representative will be expected to offer suggestions as to new directions in which this investigation might proceed and/or furnish information to insure that all logical investigation has been conducted. It is absolutely necessary that we insure all investigative avenues have been 100 per cent exhausted.
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INBOX.4 (#746) TO: ASO @ EMH1,.ASO a EMH2 FROM: HQTX a EMH1 SUBJECT: 281/0223 PRIORITY DATE: 8 OCT 88 12:07:59 GMT
CC : TEXT: VZCZCHQ0223 . PP AFO ALO DE HQ #0223 2810126 ZNR UUUUU P 072155Z OCT 88 FM DIRECTOR, FBI TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES
PERSONAL ATTENTION ALL SACS
ALL LEGAL ATTACHES
PERSONAL ATTENTION ALL LEGATS BT MANUA INDICE
UNCLAS FOIM
CONFIDENTIA
SUBJECT: NBC TV "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES"
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1988, AT 8:00 P.M., EST, "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES" WILL FEATURE TWO FBI CASES. UNSUB FUGITIVE KNOWN AS D.B. COOPER WILL BE FEATURED. COOPER IS THE SUBJECT OF ·SEATTLE CASE 164A-81 CAPTIONED NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE. ANOTHER FBI CASE SCHEDULED TO BE PROFILED CONCERNS AN UNSUB THEFT OF SPORTS MEMORABILIA. THE SUBJECT OF NEW YORK CASE 87A-86763, IT IS CAPTIONED UNSUB, DENNIS LYLE WALKER, (DECEASED) HALL OF FAME
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YORK CASE 87A-86763, IT IS CAPTIONED UNSUB, DENNIS LYLE WALKER, (DECEASED) HALL OF FAME
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A SWITCHRADYD & PRODUCKT DISK
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FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
10/15/88
TO
RECTOR, FBI
1 2 FROM c, 3 SUBJECT: "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES" NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY (NBC) TELEVISION PROGRAM
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Enclosed for Las Vegas and Seattle are "Unsolved Mysteries - Hot Tip Sheets" and computer printouts regarding below listed cases.
On 10/12/88, captioned program aired two segments dealing with unsolved cases which have been investigated by the FBI. These cases are:
1. UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper; CAA - HIJACKING; 00: Seattle
2. DENNIS LYLE WALKER, dba ET AL; FBW; 00:
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FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 11/4/88
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TO:
SAC, LAS VEGAS
FROM: SAC,
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NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY (NBC)
TELEVISION SERIES
Re Los Angeles airtel dated 10/17/88.
Enclosed for Las Vegas and Seattle are computer printouts
of information received by NBC re the "D.
Enclosed for Las Vegas and Seattle are computer printouts
of information received by NBC re the "D. B. Cooper" case and the
"Dennis Lyle Walker" case.
The enclosed printouts contain information which was received after the first set of printouts was sent by re airtel.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 Seattle ( Enc. 1 re: Cooper) 20 1 - Los Angeles
2 - Las Veags (Enc. 1 re: Walker)
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FBI
INDICES MANUAL FOIMS
CONFIDENTIAL
TO
LEAC, SEATTLE
FROI
C, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC)
>
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D.B. COOPER;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle 
Sus: UN SOLVED MY STARIFS MISC. LEADS
Enclosed for Seattle are computer print-outs and "hot tip" sheets received as possible leads called in by viewers of the television program "Unsolved Mysteries," which recently aired a segment dealing with
LEADS
Enclosed for Seattle are computer print-outs and "hot tip" sheets received as possible leads called in by viewers of the television program "Unsolved Mysteries," which recently aired a segment dealing with the D.B. Cooper case.
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 3/27/89
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
D.
Airtel SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 3/27/89
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
D. 'B. COOPER;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Los Angeles airtel dated 3/15/89.
Enclosed for Seattle are additional computer print-outs and "hot tip" sheets received from the "Unsolved Mysteries" program regarding D. B. COOPER.
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FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
2/13/90
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
NORJAK Suspects at Start of 1989:
1,003
NORJAK
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
2/13/90
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
NORJAK Suspects at Start of 1989:
1,003
NORJAK Suspects at End of 1989:
1,041
Number of Suspects Processed and
Eliminated During the Year:
24
Occasionally, suspects are reopened because new evidence indicates a "second look" is warranted. One suspect that received national press coverage was JOHN EMIL LIST (Suspect 203) .
LIST was considered a suspect because he became a fugitive 15 days prior to NORJAK. He matches the general description of UNSUB, also known as DAN COOPER. He killed his family partially because he was despondent over monetary problems. He served in the military and may have had airborne training.
The Newark Division advised by airtel dated 7/24/89, that a review of LIST's U. S. Army records reflect no receipt by LIST of airborne training. A review of suspect File 203 reflected that LIST's photograph has been displayed to the three victim stewardesses. All three stated that LIST was not identical to UNSUB.
No further investigation will be conducted by Seattle concerning JOHN EMIL LIST.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS ELEVEN TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYONE AND MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO BUREAU ELEVEN TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYONE, MAL. TELEPHONE CALL TO WA ".
ELIMINATION PRINTS TAKEN FROM ALL MEMBERS OF CREW OF HIJACKED PLANE. PRINTS AND COPY OF FACIAL IDENTIFICATION Elem. FACT SHEET BEING HAND DELIVERED BY PILOT, UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT FIVE SIX TWO, DEPARTING MINNEAPOLIS EIGHT FIFTY AM CST ELEVEN TWENTYSIX SEVENTYONE ARRIVING NATIONAL AIRPORT, WASHINGTON, DC ELEVEN FIFTYEIGHT AM EST ELEVEN TWENTYSIX SEVENTYONE.
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ARTIST'S CONCEPTION PREPARED BY BUREAU EXHIBITED TO PLANES CREW. ALL AGREE THAT ARTIST CONCEPTION IS EXCELLENT WITH EXCEPTION OF WHO DOES NOT AGREE WITH ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BUT THINKS THAT UNSUB LOOKS
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IDENTICAL TO KK FIVE ONE IN THE FACIAL IDENTIFICATION CATALOG EXCEPT EARS ARE TO WIDE AND HAIR SHOULD COME DOWN MORE IN
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IDENTICAL TO KK FIVE ONE IN THE FACIAL IDENTIFICATION CATALOG EXCEPT EARS ARE TO WIDE AND HAIR SHOULD COME DOWN MORE IN BURAK THINK FRONT. OTHER MEMBERS OF CREW AGREE WITH CONCEPTION BUT AGREE THAT MORE HOLLOW BELOW CHEEK BONES, SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN DANWOWE. SEATTLE XKK TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED OF
FACIAL IDENTIFICATION.
WFO MEET UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT FIVE SIX TWO, ELEVEN FIFTYEIGHT AM, NATIONAL AIRPORT ELEVEN TWENTYSIX SEVENTYONE TO PICK UP ELIMINATION PRINTS AND COPY OF FACIAL IDENTI- FICATION FACT SHEET FROM CREW AND DELIVER TO BUREAU.
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MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFIt) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: 'SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; Hijacking of
Northwest Airlines Plane
11/24/71
HIJACKING-AIRCRAFT
On 11/25/71, the Seattle Office telephonically advised is enroute Minneapolis. When available Seattle will furnish arrival time and flight #.
Upon arrival in Minneapolis she is to be interviewed with the facial identification catalog, and FD-383 is to be executed and immediately furnished
Upon arrival in Minneapolis she is to be interviewed with the facial identification catalog, and FD-383 is to be executed and immediately furnished the Bureau by facimile where a Bureau artist is standing by.
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is arriving NWA
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
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WITNESS WASHINGTON STATES ARTIST'S COMPOSIT SKETCH OF SUBJECT BEARS GOOD RESEMBLANCE. SUGGESTS FOLLOWING CHANGES. REFER TO FACIAL IDENTIFICATION CATALOG.
HAIR SHOULD BE MARCELLED. COMBED CLOSER TO HEAD AS APPEARING IN SKETCH, NOT PHOTOGRAPH, TOP OF PAGE ONE HUNDRED FOUR, HAIR STRAIGHT, SLIGHT PART ON LEFT, GREASY PATENT LEATHER LOOK.
COMBED CLOSER TO HEAD AS APPEARING IN SKETCH, NOT PHOTOGRAPH, TOP OF PAGE ONE HUNDRED FOUR, HAIR STRAIGHT, SLIGHT PART ON LEFT, GREASY PATENT LEATHER LOOK.
CHEEKS AS IN KJ THREE DASH ONE, PAGE ONE HUNDRED EIGHT. MOUTH AS IN KE ONE DASH SIXTEEN, PAGE SIXTY ONE. CHIN AS IN KF THREE DASH FIFTEEN, PAGE EIGHTY THREE. END PAGE ONE
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WITNESS STATES PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE OJ TWO DASH ONE, PAGE ONE HUNDRED SEVEN, BEARS CLOSE RESEMBLANCE IF CHIN KF THREE DASH FIFTEEN, PAGE EIGHTY THREE SUBSTITUTED THEREIN.
FACE SHOULD BE. LONGER AND NARROWER IN CHIN AREA. FURNISH BUREAU ARTIST ROY ROSE UPON ARRIVAL AT MINNEAPOLIS. END JMJ FBI MP
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URGENT
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
SACS, PORTLAND
SEATTLE
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-NEW)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FIVE, NINETEEN SEVEN ONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
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TO :
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SACS, PORTLAND
SEATTLE
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-NEW)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FIVE, NINETEEN SEVEN ONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPES TO DIRECTOR AND SACS NOVEMBER TWO FIVE, LAST, AND MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALLS TO SEATTLE AND PORTLAND, NOVEMBER TWO FIVE, LAST.
NORTHWEST
AIRLINES, BASED ON REVIEW OF NOTES MAINTAINED WHILE IN COMMUNICATION WITH HIJACKED AIRCRAFT FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PLUS MATHEMATICAL COMPUTATION, ADVISES POSSIBLE AREA OF LANDING OF HIJACKER COULD BE EITHER SIDE OF A LINE BETWEEN TWO POINTS: THE FIRST POINT BEING APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES SOUTH SOUTHWEST OF THE FACE OF THE DAM ON LAKE MERWIN, WASHINGTON; WITH THE SECOND POINT BEING A POINT ONE MILE (1)- Minneapolis 164.73-60 Sięched,
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NORTH NORTHWEST OF HEISSON, WASHINGTON.
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NORTH NORTHWEST OF HEISSON, WASHINGTON. THESE COMPUTATIONS WERE ARRIVED AT BASED ON THE ALTITUDE, DIRECTION AND SPEED OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS THEN FLYING VECTOR BETWEEN SEATTLE AND PORTLAND WHEN A PRESSURE BUMP AND OSCELATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOTED BY THE CREW. TO THOSE FAMILIAR WITH THE AIRCRAFT, IT WOULD INDICATE THE REAR DOOR WAS OPENED, CAUSING THE PRESSURE TO DROP AND WOULD BE A VERY LIKELY TIME FOR UNSUB'S DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
HIS NOTES INDICATE THAT AT MINNEAPOLIS TIME TWENTY ONE FORTY ONE A STEWARDESS WAS ORDERED TO THE COCKPIT BY THE HIJACKER. AT TWENTY ONE FORTY TWO THE HIJACKER ADVISED BY INTER-PHONE THAT HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING STEPS DOWN. AT TWENTY TWO ZERO FIVE THE COCKPIT WAS IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE HIJACKER, AND AT TWENTY TWO TEN THE PRESSURE BUMP AND OSCELATION OCCURRED. NO FURTHER COMMUNICATION WAS HAD WITH THE UNSUB SUBSEQUENT TO THIS TIME.
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NO FURTHER COMMUNICATION WAS HAD WITH THE UNSUB SUBSEQUENT TO THIS TIME.
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WAS INFORMED BY
PORTLAND AIRPORT, THAT TWO CHASE PLANES WHICH WERE FOLLOWING FIVE MILES BEHIND HIJACKED AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE EAST AND THEREAFTER MADE A RIGHT TURN. THE POINT OF THEIR CHANGE OF COURSE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY IN TIME AND LOCATION TO THAT BELIEVED WHERE UNSUB DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT.
ALSO POINTED OUT THERE IS A SMALL AIR FIELD SUITABLE FOR PARACHUTE JUMPING AND SO MARKED ON A SECTIONAL MAP IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AREA WHERE UNSUB IS BELIEVED TO HAVE DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT.
PENDING
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TO:	SAC PORTLAND SEATTLE
FROM:	SAC MINNEAPOLIS (164-NEW)

UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE RECORDED NOTES TAKEN DURING COMMUNICATIONS WITH HIJACKED FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR - TWENTYFIVE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. THESE ARE THE NOTES OF
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
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A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
b6 b7CThe attached information was taken primarily from manually recorded notes during communications con- nected with the high- jacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305, November 24/25, 1971.
The primary method of communication with the flight was direct between' MS?
information was taken primarily from manually recorded notes during communications con- nected with the high- jacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305, November 24/25, 1971.
The primary method of communication with the flight was direct between' MS?FO (Flight Operations ) and SEADD (Flight Dispatch), the flight, SEA and SFO ARING, RNO Tower.
Due to the inability to copy everything exactly -- and as rapidly -- as it occurred, there may be some errors in the following. It is not believed that they are likely to be large or significant.
The following also includes additional informa - tion that developed during the incident that appeared relevant.
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DB Cooper-33765HIGH-JACKING, NA FLICHT 305, NOVERIBER 24/25, 1971 -1 ***
The following information is from various sources, primarily the radio and 'phone-patch communications between the MSP Flight Operations Office "Eagle" line and the flight crew.
Time (CST)*
1658 Flight OFF PDX. High-jacker (HJ) apparently made his demands known shortly after this time.
Preliminary information received from MSP Planning Office (MSPPO) : HJ demanding $200,000 (denomination not restricted), 2 chest-pack parachutes, 2 back-pack parachutes.
Preliminary information received from MSP Planning Office (MSPPO) : HJ demanding $200,000 (denomination not restricted), 2 chest-pack parachutes, 2 back-pack parachutes. All to be available and ready at airplane parking site before landing will be permitted at SEA.
Apparently has a bomb in briefcase. Passenger apparently poarded at PDX.
.720* Crew advised they would hold over Lofall intersection until all material available. No info yet on destination HJ desired after SEA T.O. HJ had said there was to be no "funny stuff" at any time or he would detonate the bomb. Specified that only the fuel truck, air- stair truck, and, automobile with che money and 'chutes approach the airplane. That airplane be marked in an "isolated" position. ! Gave a deadlin: of 1900 CST for all demands to be met. HJ remained in tourist cabin with one stewardess sitting next to him and aware of what appeared to be a bomb (dynamite sticks, wire, battery). Pas- sengers not advised that high-jacking in progress but that reason for the holding was "minor mechanical prob .. em".
Crew described passenger as white, 6' 1", black hair, 175#, approximately 50, black suit, black rain coat,
Crew described passenger as white, 6' 1", black hair, 175#, approximately 50, black suit, black rain coat, black brief case. (All information between cockpit and liJ being relayed by "captive" stewardess by cabin/cockpit interphone. ) b6 b7c
hJ specified that no vehicles with beacons or flashing red lights or any other were to approach airplane. MSPFO agreed that captain was in full command and all his requests and wishes would be honored. Crew taking pains likewise to gain HJ's confidence by giving him full information and coopera- tion.
hJ also specified that, after SEA landing and parking:
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- Fueling to start as soon as engines shut down.
- Stewardess would leave airplane (and only her) and pick up money, . then return for 'chutes. he must see knapsack with money before any other steps taken.
- Passengers will be allowed off after money and chutes are in his possession and fueling under way. 7 3 1
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Airplane land SEA after crew and'hJ ass 'chutes were available and in position.
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Airplane land SEA after crew and'hJ ass 'chutes were available and in position.
ed that money and
Crew requested car park at 10 to 11 o'clock position to air- plane so they could see it properly.
Notes indicate HJ indicated at one time that airplane was open to "any number of vehicles as long as no 'funny stuff' pulled.
Direct communications between crew and MSPFO maintained at ' all times. Coordination between Tower, vehicles, and air- plane on ground at SEA were on Ground Control frequency 121.7.
First fuel truck apparently ran out of fuel. Crew requested second truck, with third one to be standing by. Considerable delay in getting full load of fuel and HJ was getting "nervous", saying that you must "get the show on the road".
hy specified that he wanted to go to Mexico City non-stop, that the aircraft configuration must be rear DOWN, flaps at 15°, that the aft entry door must be open at all times, and that the aft stairs be extended after take-off. Later speci- f:ed that stairs must be fully extended before take -off.
be rear DOWN, flaps at 15°, that the aft entry door must be open at all times, and that the aft stairs be extended after take-off. Later speci- f:ed that stairs must be fully extended before take -off. MSPFO advised crew (1) that non-stop SEA-MEX impossible with gear DOWN, flaps 15°, (2) that take-off with air-stairs full down impossible due to inability to rotate airplane. Then HJ advised of this he asked that air-stairs be parcially ex- tended prior to take-off.' MSPFO advised this also impossible since stairs could not be held in any intermediate position.
HJ had previously stated that no landing within cor tinental U. S. would be permitted "for fuel or anything else". When acvised of range limitation in his specified configuration, he agreed to something short. cf the border. Asked about PHX. Advised by MSPFO that this might be within range but that RNO would be better as far as range was concerned. Agreed to this without much, if any, objection.
2136
Airplane OFF at SEA.
2140
14 DME S SEA VOR at 70001. Gear DOWN, flaps extending to 30°%
2141*
Stewardess allowed to go to cockpit.
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HJ advised (by inter-phone) that he was having difficulty get - ting steps down.
Gear DOWN, flaps extending to 30°%
2141*
Stewardess allowed to go to cockpit.
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2142*
HJ advised (by inter-phone) that he was having difficulty get - ting steps down.
2143
Aft air-stair warning light ON (stairs arparently now partially extended. ) Crew had been furnished Boeing procedure for exten- ding stairs in flight. Airplane now 19 DME S SEA VOR on V23, with gear DOWN, flaps at 30°, and at APPROACH .speed.
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- 4 -M'A Chief Performance Engineer had been called to field to help calculate_ange, etc. Boeing Compan had been contacted for assistance in range problem, flight characteristics with air-stairs extended, whether opening (stairs extend about 20º in flight, possibly more with man's weight on them) would be large enough for a man to exit .. Boeing assured us there would be no controllability problem, that they would get experts work- ing on range problem also, that they had dropped 2-300# boxes out air-stair opening in flight and that man could probably get out.
N. A Communications people also had arrived at field to assist ir required 'phone-patching, other communications problems .
A Communications people also had arrived at field to assist ir required 'phone-patching, other communications problems .
Mr. Nyrop, four superviscry pilots, b6 1 performance engineer, many others on the scene (MSPFO) for b7C assistance .
2145*
Flight at 7000', 160KIAS, fuel flow (FF) 4500#/engine, flaps 30° gear DOWN. MSPFO advised they would have even more severely limited range in the flaps 30° position. Crew given prelimin- ary information on optimum range IAS (170K), weather, air - ports available between SE, and RIO, minimum obstruction clearance altitudes, etc.
2155
MSPFO asked for stewardess best recollection of exact content of HJ briefcase. She got on radio and gave following basic information :
" Eight red sticks, about 5" x 1" in left corner of brief case, "look like big firecrackers." Two rows of sticks, four on top of four.
- Wire .attached to dynamite with red insulation.
- Battery "like flashlight battery, but about 6" high and as big around as my arm".
- Red sticks are about the color "of my uniform".
- Battery "like flashlight battery, but about 6" high and as big around as my arm".
- Red sticks are about the color "of my uniform".
2205*
Crew called HJ and asked him if everything was O.K. and he replied that it was. This was appatently the last communi- cation the crew had with the l.J.
2210*
Crew reported oscillation of cabin rate of climb indicator. This probably due to HJ veight now on stairs, stairs extending further, resultant effect on cabin pressure. May be best estimate of when he exited- airplane.
MSPFO advised crew that range to RNO now looked good (air- plane now at 10,000', 170K, gear DOWN, flaps 15°, FF 40004/ hour/engine, TAT -7ºC. MSPFO calculated TAS and range from this data.
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- 5 -Cabin lights O in forward cabin, OFF in | t cabin. Curtain between first class and tourist section was closed; crew could not see whether HJ was still aboard.
2222*
Lost communications on NA communications frequency (131.9); 'phone-patch with SEA ARING established. | Flight now 23 DME S PDX at 10,000', 40,000% fiel aboard, 165KIAS, FF and con- figuration remained the same.
| Flight now 23 DME S PDX at 10,000', 40,000% fiel aboard, 165KIAS, FF and con- figuration remained the same. Crew had previously been ad- vised to switch to ARING on 131.8 when NHA communications lout. MSPFO and MSPFD communicated with flight and SEA ARING thereafter on this 'phone-patch arrangement. SEADD had been monitoring all .communications with flight and assis- ting in all other matters.
had also been very actively participating throughout the high-jacking. he had taken money and 'chutes to air- plane at SEA, coordinated with crew, fuel trucks, ecc.
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later called UAL at RNO and briefed them on all of the HJ's demands, procedures to be followed at RIO, .etc.
2252
Flight over EUC VOR, 10,0001, 170KIAS, fuel aboard 33,500#, FF and configuration remained the same. Advised that they had had no communications with the llJ for "about the last 55 minutes" despite several attempts on cockpit-to-cabin inter-phone and PA system. Crew was assurred that fuel was more than adequate to get to RNO, that RNO weather was good, etc.
had had no communications with the llJ for "about the last 55 minutes" despite several attempts on cockpit-to-cabin inter-phone and PA system. Crew was assurred that fuel was more than adequate to get to RNO, that RNO weather was good, etc. . SEAUD had also been actively following, and participating in these events.
2328
Over MFR, 10,000', TAT -5º, 170KIAS, fuel aboard 27,500", FF and configuration the same. Some airframe icing being experienced. Engine anti-icing ON for appreciable length of time, wing AI on "intermittently!'. Crew seemed slightly concerned about this, but were assured that it was no problem.
2330*
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asked that we sug- gest that flight crew slowly lower cabin temperature as much as practicable (to slow HJ's reflexes).
2335*
MSPFO suggested a slow climb to 11,000 ' at Captain's dis- cretion, to induce as much hypoxia in liJ as possible (flight had previously been suggested to consider climb to as high as practicable -- but that they would. probably be performance lim- ited to not much above 17, 000' -- but not above 12,500'. Latter upper limit to prevent a cabin oxygen mask drop from excit- ing hJ. 11,000' also needed for adequate terrain clearance RBL-RNO.
Latter upper limit to prevent a cabin oxygen mask drop from excit- ing hJ. 11,000' also needed for adequate terrain clearance RBL-RNO.
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When flight was in RBL area, direct communications between MSPFO and the flight were interrupted. UAL 4331 and WAL 328 relayed messages to and from the flight for us.
2347.
Flight now at 11,000', TAT -1º, all other factor essentially the same.
0005
58 DNE N RBL VOR, 11,000', fuel aboard.22,000#. Only evidence from cabin was aft entry door and air-stair warning lights still ON.
0030
Flight switched to SPO ARING on 130.6. MSPFO put on 'phone - patch this frequency at same time.
0017 0039* 0049 0100
Fuel aboard 17,300 ;.
Descent from 11,000 to 9,000' started.
Flight advised they were holding at RNO OM until they had everything "in order".
Flight 1 mile out on final approach. (At this time, we -- ME PFO -- were on telephone conference call. Other parties apparently on the same line were RNO Tower, FAA SEA, FAA Washington, FBI Washington. Not known whether anyone else might have also been tuned in.
Other parties apparently on the same line were RNO Tower, FAA SEA, FAA Washington, FBI Washington. Not known whether anyone else might have also been tuned in. )
0101
Tower "talked us through" his touchdown, subsequent taxi - ing. Door did not appear to go to full down posi to.on until relatively low speed on roll-out. Flaps appeared to be "UF". Parked at NE (?) corner of terminal ramp.
0116
Tower reported crew had exited airplane; with FBI at this time.
Unknown
After parking, crew had advised on SFO ARING that one of them had gone back in cabin and found no sign of hJ. They had apparently last tried to contact him via interphone/PA at about 0046CST with no response. At that time they were going to advise him that the air-stair would have to be retracted for landing or that damage during landing roll-out would probably prevent subsequent take-off.
Two "little" 'chutes gone, "one "big" one cut up, appar- ently to tie the money with shroud lines to IiJ. One "big" 'chute apparently still on the airplane.
Guard requested around airplane, FRI apparently searching airplane.
One "big" 'chute apparently still on the airplane.
Guard requested around airplane, FRI apparently searching airplane.
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Was advised (all on conference call) at this time that matter was now under the jurisdiction of FBI in Washington.
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0133
NAFO advised conference call participants that NA would hang up if they were no longer needed on that line. Was asked to standby by either FAA or FBI Washington. Did so.
0135
FAA/FBI advised NWAFO that no further conference call info was required of N'A at that time. Hung up. (Prior to our hanging up, advised FAA Washington on same line b6 b7C
that he also was "signing off".)
Throughout the flight from the time it was known that the liJ's desired destination was lEX, preparations were made for a landing at YUM, and Nazatlan, Mexico, as would have been necessary due to the limited range in the hJ's specified configuration.
that the liJ's desired destination was lEX, preparations were made for a landing at YUM, and Nazatlan, Mexico, as would have been necessary due to the limited range in the hJ's specified configuration. Prior to the RNO landing NAFO suggested that crew negotiate with HJ to pull gear and flaps UP after RNO take-off, that a non-stop flight to MEX would then be possible. This, of course, proved unnecessary.
Also throughout the whole operation, excellent cooperation was received from all concerned (except HJ?), including The koeing Company, SEA and SFO ARING, ATC, SEA and RNO Towers, local FBI and Air Marshal person- nel, and all the experts that furnished help.
There is no doubt but that the flight crew did a truly excellent job throughout.
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*Times marked with an asterisk (*) are approximate, but believed to be accurate within approximately +3 mimites. All other times are be - lieved to be accurate within +1 minute.
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- 8 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
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SUBJECT: Northwestern Airlines
0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
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SA,
SUBJECT: Northwestern Airlines
Flight # 305
Portland to Seattle 11/2+/71
CAA-Hijacking-Extortion
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and advised as follows: He identified himself
Minnesota. believes that he recognized the hijacker of the above aircraft from a description in the newspaper. believes the highjacker to be JAMES RAY FUGATE JR .. FUGATE is well acquainted with the area over which the aircraft passed and is an experianced parachutiest. FUGATE has a criminal record. has a sizable file on FUGATE which incluede a photograph. will have the file ready to give to the FBI but request that he be contacted by phone prior to the agent coming over. His phone number is
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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SUBJECT: Northwestern Airlines
Flight # 305
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TO
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
FROM
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SUBJECT: Northwestern Airlines
Flight # 305
Portland to Seattle 11/24/71
Caa-Hi jacking-Extortion
DATE:
11/29/71
On 11/29/71
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this office from
telephonically contacted ,
and advised as follows: He believes that the artist's sketch shown on the Today program on television bore a remarkable resemblance to a was not positive on the spelling of the last name ).
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STated that he would not have called except that the resemblance was remarkable.
requested that his name not be mentioned to either of the above parties and as he feared repercusions.
5010-108-01
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE,
SEVENTYONE. CAA - JIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
INSTANT DATE SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHS AND SEVEN FACSIMILES OF MALES SHOWING SIDE AND FRONT VIEWS WERE SHOWN TO THE THREE
STEWARDESSES
WHO WERE ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT. INCLUDED IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND FACSIMILES DISPLAYED WAS A PHOTOGRAPH OF
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ALL STEWARDESSES ADVISED THAT NONE OF DISPLAYED PHOTOGRAPHS OR
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FACSIMILES RESEMBLE HIJACKER . Searchel
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 (1)
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases UNSUB ; NW FLT 305, NOV 24, 71 CAA - HI JACKING
Character of case
164-73 AIRCRAFT HIJACKING
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic Date 11/26
Time 1:10Pm
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number
FARGO , N.D.

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	 Male Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion
Scars, marks or other data

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advised that at 9:21 CST, Nov 25, 1971,
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DB Cooper-33775
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FBI
Date:
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
REURTEL NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, LAST.
ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT ADVISED THAT ALL LIGHTS EXCEPT NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS WERE OFF SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF OUT OF SEATTLE. AT NO TIME DID THEY FLASH THEIR LIGHTS ON AND OFF DURING THE HIJACKING. ADVISED THAT THEIR FLIGHT PATH WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY SEVEN NAUTICAL MILES FROM AMBOY, WASHINGTON, AND THE PLANE WAS AT TENTHOUSAND FEET INDICATED EIGHT THOUSAND ABOVE GROUND, FLYING IN CLOUDS.