### 203
5. GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST.
202
7. GERALD ELMER HAMMER,
134
8. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER,
/33
9. CHARLES D. BAKER,
63
12. MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING.
166
13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK,
232
14. WAYNE KING. SUD. 270
16. KENNETH DOWIE. Sub. 250
17. JOHN NEAL MARLEN,
25/
20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ,
23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
107
23, DARRYL BRUCE COOPER.
258
25. WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS,
143
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST,
202
29. ROLAND CECIL LIND,
42
30. PETER A. PARLO,
145 5
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER,
25/
32. BUZZ (LNU) ,
238
33. BERNARD J. CONDON, aka Benie Condon 5
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SERIALIZED FILED
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DB COOPER-46894
FEB 2 21972 FBI-SEATTLE
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164-81-2327 236
1914-104
slev
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1275OPTIONAL FORM NO. M MAY 1912 ECITXX GSA FPMR (n ctn) ** ++16
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:	2/14/72
FROM	: SA	Sub-	258
SUBJECT: NORJAK	Elim

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On
DATE:	2/14/72
FROM	: SA	Sub-	258
SUBJECT: NORJAK	Elim

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On 2/11/72 the follow ing photographs were shown to witness
Northwest, Seattle. All were elliminated.
"BUZZ" (LNU) (SE164-81-1A142) BERNARD J. CONDON IDARRYLL, BRUCE COOPER
ANTHONY (TONY ) FERNANDEZ
MAURI CE STANISLAUS KEATING ROLAND CECIL LIND JOHN NEAL MARLER ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
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1010-104
Sub. 258 164-81-2252

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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM
:
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
Sub 258
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - IIIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are
Sub 258
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - IIIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
LMH (37 ) 2-164-81 1-164-81
110
WAYNE KING WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, SR. JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
100 JOHN EMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
GERALD ELMER HAMMER RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER CHARLES D: BAKER
142
MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK BERNARD J. CONDON "BUZZ" (LNU)
Sub 258 164-81-1829 18
1 1 0 1972
DAS
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DB COOPER-46896 :unselected164-81 LMH
JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A. PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
258:
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES DARRYL BRUCE COOPER WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS GEORGE B. SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
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2*
DB COOPER-46897 :selected,
OPTIONAL FORM NO.
SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
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2*
DB COOPER-46897 :selected,
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1002 EDITION SSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/23/71
FROM
:
U.S. MARSHAL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
The following information is from U.S.
Marshal
On 12/22/71, U.S. District Court Judge WALTER J. MC GOVERN, Seattle, advised that an acquaintance who is a
at Seattle, had mentioned named "D.B. COOPER," as a possible suspect in the recent Northwest Airlines hijacking.
On 12/22/71, State of Washington, Seattle, telephone advised as follows:
He had formerly supervised one DARRYL BRUCE COOPER until COOPER absconded parole in about 4/70. A State parole violation warrant is outstanding. COOPER formerly worked for The Boeing Company at Seattle, doing classified work in an engineering capacity. He was egocentric, intelligent, well versed in aircraft and originally convicted of a somewhat grandiose grand larceny scheme. He is described from recollection as: 1 WMA, 5'10"-6', athletic build, hair of medium color and straight to slightly
He is described from recollection as: 1 WMA, 5'10"-6', athletic build, hair of medium color and straight to slightly wavy. Age in perhaps late 20$. He was prosecuted under King County Cause Number 49286.
Records of the' King County Prosecutor's Office reveal the following:
DARRYL BRUCE COOPER, DOB 8/2/39, is subject of a bench warrant issued 4/10/70, cause number 49286. His FBI number is 963 852 E.
He is described as:
Sub. 258
164-81-15620
CER:k1b (3) photo-IA
1.40
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5014-104
DB COOPER-46898
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Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Nationality:
American
Height:
6'
Weight:
150 lbs.
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Photo, rap sheet, fingerprint card copies attached.
On 9/25/65, arrested at 3216 East Madison Seattle, on First Degree Forgery, King County Check file #5374. His attorney was His
occupation was listed as a mechanic.
An acquaintance then was
Seattle. His parents were ROLAND and ANNABELLE COOPER, 9005 SE 44th, Mercer Island.
An acquaintance then was
Seattle. His parents were ROLAND and ANNABELLE COOPER, 9005 SE 44th, Mercer Island. He had 5 years college and was employed by the Boeing Company. He graduated from Bellevue High School;
attended Everett Junior College, University of California, University of Nevada, University of Washington.
In 1966 he was a Research Technician at Boeing. He was in the Army from 1956 to honorably being discharged in 1961. At Boeing he worked in Plant 2 Wind Tunnel, at Everett. He previously lived.at Box 9021, University Station, Reno, Nevada.
The most recent motor vehicle information at Olympia, shows a certificate of correction filed 5/8/71 by COOPER wherein a Seattle (COOPER's past address) was removed as of a 1952 Ford with given as which is noted as current per phone directory.
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DB COOPER-46899
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY LO DDITION CSA FPMA (a CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
March 1, 1972.
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAJ
Showing Photos to Witnesses:
On March 1.
CSA FPMA (a CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
March 1, 1972.
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAJ
Showing Photos to Witnesses:
On March 1. 1972
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Office phone
viewed the following list of suspect's photographs and advised that , in his opinion, none resembeled the hitjacker.
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JOEN DONALD PAGE SUB 250
KENNETH BOWIE JE. DOWCHIE - SUS 250
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON
304
JAY WHITEFORD (Sub 23])
DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN
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MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN (Sub #83) 104
THOMAS M. CLANCY
167
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART
279
CHARLES A. WHITAKER
263
ROBERT HETCHLER
198
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG
320
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EDWARD BURTON McGOVERN (Sub 96)
Eliminate
LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY
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164.81
2572
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1972 FBI-SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-46900
*4-M
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
.
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE:
2/28/72
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On 2/8/72 witness CORD SPRECKEL, 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone 623-2984 was displayed photographs of the following
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE:
2/28/72
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On 2/8/72 witness CORD SPRECKEL, 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone 623-2984 was displayed photographs of the following suspects. SPRECKEL stated that in his opinion based on his observation of the subject during the hijacking he could positively eliminate the following persons as suspects in this matter:
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON
304 JAY WHITEFORD (Sub 231)
DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN 31
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MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN (Sub 783) 104
THOMAS M. CLANCY
161
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART
279
CHARLES A. WHITAKER
263
ROBERT HETCHLER
199
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JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG (Sub F) 320
EDWARD BURTON McGOVERN (Sub 96)
LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY
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DB COOPER-4690OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION SSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/11/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 2/11/72 the photographs of the following persons were exhibited to witness , Seattle, Washington.
STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/11/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 2/11/72 the photographs of the following persons were exhibited to witness , Seattle, Washington.
He elliminated all although he did say that the following two were excellent look-alikes.
DONALD BRENNEN
THOMAS A. CLANCY
KENNETH DOWIE, JR.
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN ROBERT HETCHER LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON
EDWARD BURTON MC GOVERN
JOHN DONALD PAGE
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG GARRETT BROCK TRAPNELL
JAY WHITFORD
CHARLES WHITAKER
CNG (30)
0010-104
164-81- 0027
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DB COOPER-46902
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FBI
· Date:	1/27/72

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Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RGH FROM
REN : SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub
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The following Northwest Airlines stewardesses, have been shown the following listed photographs and advised that' none of them were similar
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RGH FROM
REN : SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub
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The following Northwest Airlines stewardesses, have been shown the following listed photographs and advised that' none of them were similar to the unknown subject:
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN - 104
CHARLES A. WHITAKER 263
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART -279
CONSIDER DANGEROUS 2 > Seattle
2 - Honolulu 2 - Los Angeles (164-497)
2 - Phoenix (164-100) 2 - Portland (164-41) . 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 2 - Salt Lake City (164-24) 2 - Minneapolis RWG:cjp (16)
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164-81-3119
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MALFILED JAN 301 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent M
Per 21
Special Agent in Charge
S7 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -173-135
DB COOPER-4690b6 b7C
NR 004 PD PLAIN 5:48 PM NITEL 1-12-72 AJY

TO :	SEATTLE' (164-31)
FROM :	PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P.	263
NORJAK

)3.K
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTWO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO.
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RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTWO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO.
SUSPECTS :
CHARLES A. WHITAKER.
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ON JANUARY TEN SEVENTYTWO, PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED INDIVIDUALS WERE EXHIBITED TO CLERKS FOR NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND NONE WERE IDENTIFIED AS THE SUBJECT.
AIRMAIL COPIES TO PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO, MINNEAPOLIS, SALT LAKE CITY AND LOS ANGELES.
END
DCA FBI SE HOLD
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SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 112 FILED M. JAN 12 1972, F81 - SEATTLE V2
DB COOPER-4690412/30/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Bureau teletype to Salt Lake City, 12/28/71.
Enclosed for each receiving office is a photo- 
VIA 149
graph of 164-28.
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Enclosed for Minneapolis and Portland is a xerox
copy of a self-explanatory LIM regarding
Seattle has already received copy of LIM.
LEADS
SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND
Resolve by contact with NORJAK material witnesses whether COLEMAN is
LEADS
SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND
Resolve by contact with NORJAK material witnesses whether COLEMAN is identical with NORJAK subject.
€2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 2) (164-73) 2 - Portland (Enc. 2) (164-41) 2 - Salt Lake City
JKB:Ks (8)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEO.YZMA FILED 2 JAN 5 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-469012/28/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM :
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-28) (P)
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RE:
HIJACKING OF AMERICAN
AIRLINES FLIGHT 47,
Rock Springs, Wyoming to
Salt Lake City, Utah
12/26/71
CAA - PIRACY
(00: Salt Lake City)
Re Salt Lake City teletype to Bureau, 12/26/71.
Enclosed for the Bureau is the original and four copies of a self-explanatory LlIM regarding this matter. An investigative report is being prepared and will follow.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of the above LIM in connection with the NORJACK Case, even though physical devoription is much younger than NORJAK subject has been described. Photograph of following.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of the above LIM in connection with the NORJACK Case, even though physical devoription is much younger than NORJAK subject has been described. Photograph of following.
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DB COOPER-46901
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Salt Lake City, Utah December 28, 1971
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On December 26, 1971, at 8:42 PM the Salt Lake City Office of the FBI was advised by Federal Aviation Administration, Salt Lake City International Airport, that an unidentified man was in the process of hijacking American Airlines Flight 47, a Boeing 707, scheduled non-stop from Chicago, Illinois, to San Francisco, California. The man first made known his hijacking intent while the aircraft was above Rock Springs, Wyoming, therefore the pilot diverted his aircraft to the Salt Lake City International Airport and was scheduled to land at 8:56 PM.
Special Agents of the FBI immediately proceeded to the International Airport where they boarded the aircraft at Gate 11.
Special Agents of the FBI immediately proceeded to the International Airport where they boarded the aircraft at Gate 11. The man was being physically restrained by aircraft passengers and personnel and upon identification of the Agents the man was surrendered to the custody of the FBI. He identified himself as
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at Chicago, Illinois, and gave the following information:
Height
Weight
Eyes
Hair
Home Address
Social Security Number Parents
5' 10"
165
Green
Blond
Illinois
Illinois
164-81-1616
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DEC3 01971
FEI-SEATTLE
" This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and i's loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB COOPER-4690b6 57C
had in his possession a commercial pilot license, single engine, Federal certificate number and holds membership in the Parachute Club of America number P. O. Box 409, Monterey, California. It appeared from his physical appearance that was under the influence of alcoholic beverage.
Box 409, Monterey, California. It appeared from his physical appearance that was under the influence of alcoholic beverage. Upon interview furnished extensive background information but refused to make any statement as to his activity in regard to the hijacking of the aircraft.
When questioned as to why he carried a plastic pistol he stated he carried it for protection and did admit contemplating hijacking the aircraft prior to boarding it at Chicago. In the presence of Special Agents, while talking to an attorney named Illinois, he made the statement "I just hijacked an airplane".
Interview with passengers and personnel aboard Flight 47 determined that approached the stewardesses, and exhibited what was
considered an automatic weapon. To each of the stewardesses on separate occasions he advised he was hijacking the aircraft. Stewardess touched the weapon and realized it was
plastic. then stated he had a suitcase aboard with plastic "stuff" in it and told to tell the Captain not to go under 2400 feet or it would go off.
then stated he had a suitcase aboard with plastic "stuff" in it and told to tell the Captain not to go under 2400 feet or it would go off. The explosion would not kill 'anyone but it would knock a hole in the airplane. To Stewardess he made similar comments regarding the suitcase and also made the statement he was going to prove that any "ding dong" could get $250,000 out of an airline company.
When the hijacking attempt was made known to the Captain the flight was immediately diverted to land at Salt Lake City, which was the nearest airport which could accomodate the Boeing 707. The Federal Aviation Administration was advised of the hijacking in progress.
As the aircraft touched down at the Salt Lake City
International Airport attempted to open the:compartment b6 b7C
door. As he did so he was seized by a passenger aboard the aircraft, and who was traveling as a passenger.
2
DB COOPER-46908
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The plastic weapon and a single blade fish knife were taken from person at the time he was seized. had the knife secreted in an athletic supporter next to his body with the blade open.
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The plastic weapon and a single blade fish knife were taken from person at the time he was seized. had the knife secreted in an athletic supporter next to his body with the blade open. Coleman made no attempt to use the knife at any time while on the aircraft.
Interviewsof flight personnel and passengers aboard Flight 47 were limited due to the necessity of continuing the flight to San Francisco. . Interviews are continuing.
On December 26, 1971, U. S. Attorney C. Nelson Day, Salt Lake City, authorized prosecution of for violation of Title 49, Sections 1472(i) and 1472(j), U. S. Code.
On December 27, 1971, an authorized complaint was filed before U. S. Magistrate A. M. Ferro, Salt Lake City, charging twith the above violation. A warrant was issued the same date and bond set at $200,000. was remanded to the custody of the U. S. Marshal in lieu of bond pending his hearing. appeared before Mr. Ferro on December 27, 1971 and stated he would obtain his own counsel. A preliminary hearing was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 1972, at 3:30 PM.
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DB COOPER-46909MR028 WA PLAIN 1:45PM URGENT 12-28-71 BJM TO SALT LAKE CITY
MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND SEATTLE
FROM
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DB COOPER-46909MR028 WA PLAIN 1:45PM URGENT 12-28-71 BJM TO SALT LAKE CITY
MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND SEATTLE
FROM DIRECTOR 1P
NORJAK.
IF NOT ALREADY DONE, FORWARD TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND 1 MINNEAPOLIS PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION OR b6 b7C
TO RESOLVE BY CONTACT WITH NORJAK MATERIAL WITNESSES IS IDENTICAL WITH NORJAK SUBJECT.
WHETHER END JJT FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB COOPER-46910 :unselectedSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
2/10/72
SA
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT -
On January 17, 1972, attempts to locate
Washington,
met with negative results. On the evening of January 17, 1972, telephonically advised from Seattle,
Washington, had heard the FBI was looking for him on January 17, and at this time that he would be available at his home in Washington, on January 19, 1972, for interview.
advised
On January 19, 1972, was interviewed at his residence at Washington, by Special Agent referred to various records he had and stated that on November 24, 1971,
which had left on a
On this same date he
stated that he first heard about the hijacking of a
at Washington, by Special Agent referred to various records he had and stated that on November 24, 1971,
which had left on a
On this same date he
stated that he first heard about the hijacking of a Northwest airlines plane on November 24, 1971 when they were about
stated that he has no idea who might have hijacked this plane nor does he have any idea who may have written any letters to anyone signed D.B. COOPER. stated that he does own a typewriter, a Smith-Corona electric portable and he advised that the serial number of this typewriter is He stated that no one has access to this typewriter other than himself, 3 - Seattle - TBW/rse (3)
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DB COOPER-4691SE 164-81
for Special Agent voluntarily gave written consent to take typewriting samples from this typewriter.
The following description of by observation and interview: was obtained
Name
Born
Place of Birth Height
584
Weight
188 1bs.
Race
White
Sex
Male
Hair
Brown, receding at temples Hazel
Eyes
Build
Complexion Scars
Stocky
Dark
Home address
Washington but advised his address would be
Washington,
Race
White
Sex
Male
Hair
Brown, receding at temples Hazel
Eyes
Build
Complexion Scars
Stocky
Dark
Home address
Washington but advised his address would be
Washington, after March 1, 1972.
stated he is employed by
He said he is also a pilot
with the
stated he
has no criminal record.
Typewriting samples from typewriter were taken on this date and have been submitted to the Seattle Office for transmittal to the FBI Laboratory.
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DB COOPER-4691Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LIBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Re:
NORJAK
1
Date: Sub Supp
January 27, 1972 E
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Jobn Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720125010 LL

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Examination requested by:	Seattle
Reference:	Letter 1/21/72
Examination requested:	Document- 1A
Remarks:

:
190
R
lives
Enclosures (30 (K3, 2 Lab report)
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SEARCHED _____ INDEXED SERIALIZED MM FILED
Letter 1/21/72
Examination requested:	Document- 1A
Remarks:

:
190
R
lives
Enclosures (30 (K3, 2 Lab report)
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164-81-21000
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED SERIALIZED MM FILED JAN 3 1 1972 ERL SEATTLE
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ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
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LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
Toz
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Re:
NORJAK

Date:	January 27, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720125010 LL

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Specimens received
1/24/72
K3 Two sheets of typewriter samples taken from Smith= Corona Electric Portable #6SE 227629
Result of examination:
The typewritten lettersreceived in this case bearing the typewritten name "D. B. Cooper" and the envelopes containing these letters have been designated Q28 through Q28, Q33 and Q34.
It was not determined whether the typewriting on Q23 through Q28, Q33 and Q34 was prepared on the typewriter used to prepare K3 because of a lack of significant defects; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the comparison.
on Q23 through Q28, Q33 and Q34 was prepared on the typewriter used to prepare K3 because of a lack of significant defects; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the comparison.
K3 was photographed and is returned herewith.
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164-81-2701/24/71

SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)

SA DONALD J.	STEELE

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NORJAK
SUSPECT
On December 29. 1971,
that
on November 24, 1971, on
advised that his records show departed Seattle Portland, Oregon,
returning at 11:50 a.m. on He advised that then departed on Flight 893 to Honolulu at 1:15 p.m. returning on November 26, 1971, on at 5:45 p.m.
advised that has Social Security Number
and was born
She advised he resides at Washington. She advised he was transferred to Seattle from San Francisco, August 31, 1971. She advised that he was photographed about four years ago by Pan American Airways at San Francisco, California, for
On December 29, 1971, called Pan American at San Francisco and determined from the computer center there that was credited with 13 hours and 17 minutes of flight time on November 24 and 26, 1971.
he was photographed about four years ago by Pan American Airways at San Francisco, California, for
On December 29, 1971, called Pan American at San Francisco and determined from the computer center there that was credited with 13 hours and 17 minutes of flight time on November 24 and 26, 1971. She pointed out that meticulous attention was paid by the airlines exactly to the minute for all flight personnel and it would have been impossible for anyone else to have taken place on these flights because he is known to the other flight personnel.
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anscription 1/21/71
Washington, advised that he is regularly employed as a
Enumclaw,
and that
on November 24, 1971, he was on the crew of which departed Seattle for Portland at approximately 8:00 a.m. He stated and the whom he has known socially and professionally in excess of four years. He advised the same crew returned to Seattle on arriving approximately 11:50 p.m. The same three officers then flew on to Honolulu, Hawaii, at about 1:15 p.m., arriving there at 6:30 p.m. All the above times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).
The same three officers then flew on to Honolulu, Hawaii, at about 1:15 p.m., arriving there at 6:30 p.m. All the above times are Pacific Standard Time (PST). He advised that the same three crew members had a lay-over in Honolulu, returning on November 26, 1971, on at 5:45 p.m. , PST. He stated he can positively state that the above times and places would account for the whereabouts of the co-pilot.
A photograph of
taken by 
was displayed to YOTZ and he positively identified him as the who accompanied him as stated above. He could positively state that there was no one impersonating on the above flights.
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Interviewed on 1/13/71 al Seattle, Washington
SE 164-81 -2085
by SA DONALD J. STEELE:bfr
Date dictated
1/17/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBL, 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-46916NRØØ3 SE PLAIN
8:39 PM NITEL 1/21/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
IP
NORJAK.
DB COOPER-46916NRØØ3 SE PLAIN
8:39 PM NITEL 1/21/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
IP
NORJAK.
TYPEWRITING SPECIMENS OF SUSPECT HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO THE FBI, LABORATORY, FOR COMPARISON WITH THE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED "D. B. COOPER" LETTERS WHICH WERE SENT TO SEVERAL NEWSPAPERS.
ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS CONTINUE TO BE INVESTIGATED AND ELIMINATED. END WDC HOLD ( LKS)
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The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 12. 1972, the following photographs vere shown to who resides at advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs are as follows:
236 -BERNARD J. CONDON; 27 -WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, JR. ;
290-HENRY GRADY EPPERSON; 230- "BUZZ" (last name unknown) (LNU) ;
145-PETER A. PARLO; 25/- JOHN NEAL MARLER;
17Y-LESLIE GENE MINCE; 165-D.J. JOHNSON also known as (aka), DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 6/- HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (
JOHNSON also known as (aka), DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 6/- HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSO), Number V62310;
189-ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) Number 13742;
DELBERT EARL DOWNING, Eugene, Oregon Police Department (EOPD) Number 2746; 165-JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD;
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202-GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST; MARVIN JOHN COOPER, Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) Number 22048;
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163 -RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
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9- ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; 69- JOHN GORDON HOSKINS; / - JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611:
FLLOYD J. SNIDER:
50-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; 6 -JAMES HENRY ZIMMERMAN:
DB COOPER-4691DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
1/21/72 ATTN: FBI LABORATORY SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
NORJAK
Re: - SUSPECT b6 b7C
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle 1/6/72, requesting samples of the typewriter described below.
Enclosed herewith are two pages of typing taken from the Smith Corona Electric portable typewriter,
For the information of the Bureau,
Enclosed herewith are two pages of typing taken from the Smith Corona Electric portable typewriter,
For the information of the Bureau, was interviewed at which time he advised that he was 200 miles east of Honolulu on on 11/24/71 when he first heard of the hijacking. He advised he has no idea who did it and has no idea who wrote the "D.B. COOPER" letters. He stated that the only people who have access to his typewriter are himself;
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In this case it is not considered that other relatives may be considered as suspects,
A fingerprint examination is not deemed necessary.
REQUEST OF BUREAU
Will conduct typewriter examination of the submitted items for comparison with previously received "D. B. COOPER" letters.
2- Bureau (Encl 2) (REG) 73 - Seattle DJSiklb (5)
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/11/72
SA
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 12/29/71,
Seattle, advised that
is employed as a working out of Seattle.
She said the company records reflect that he resides at Washington, and has telephone number She stated she was unable to furnish information concerning during
She said the company records reflect that he resides at Washington, and has telephone number She stated she was unable to furnish information concerning during 11/71.
On 12/29/71, SA advised that a review of the combined records of the Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff's Office, revealed no record concerning of the Spokane Credit Bureau reflect that
at the
The records has resided area since 1966, having resided on until 4/71. As of 5/71, his address was Washington. A in 4/69 at for three years, was
credit check was conducted concerning which time his employment verified.
A recheck in 9/61, was conducted in connection with an application with Seattle-First National Bank for a at which time his employment was listed however, his employment was not verified. SA
advised he talked with
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with who sold his house on who advised she is acquainted in 1971
and is currently building another house on however, does not presently reside at this address. described as years of age, 5'10 to 5'11" tall, 175 lbs., to 180 lbs.
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She stated that the artist's conception of UNSUB who has a much fuller and rounder
does not resemble
164-81-2018
She stated that the artist's conception of UNSUB who has a much fuller and rounder
does not resemble face.
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Re: SUSPECT -
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On 12/29/71 SA advised the records of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office contain no record concerning He stated that the records of the Everett Police Department reflect that a speeding citation was issued to a at which time resided at Washington. He was described at this time as 5 8 , 165 1bs., brown hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion.
DB COOPER-4692Airtel
January 6, 1972
To: SAC, Seattle
From: Director, FBI NORJAK
Seattle teletype to Bureau 12/30/71 stated
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Seattle,
was eliminated as a suspect as he departed Seattle at 1:15 p.m., 11/24/71, for Honolulu on Flight 893. records at New York reflect flew from Seattle to Portland at 7:00 a.
, 11/24/71, for Honolulu on Flight 893. records at New York reflect flew from Seattle to Portland at 7:00 a.m., 11/24/71 and returned to Seattle in time for the 1:15 flight to Honolulu. Seattle should obtain a photograph of and immediately have it shown to all Norjak witnesses. In addition, insure no other person flew in place on the date of the hijacking and interview flight crew on the pertinent date to obtain positive information that 
did in fact work on that date.
Bureau teletype to Seattle 12/29/71 states that examina- tion of known typewriting of to Airline Pilots Association, Washington, D. C., has the same style typewriting as that on the "D. B. Cooper" typewritten letters sent to four newspapers including the Seattle Times. The Laboratory stated that certain limited characteristics were noted and future examination may not make a positive identification. Seattle should interview concerning this letter after he has been positively eliminated as captioned subject. Determine typewriter utilized by and obtain samples including the same language as the "D.
Seattle should interview concerning this letter after he has been positively eliminated as captioned subject. Determine typewriter utilized by and obtain samples including the same language as the "D. B. Cooper" letters and promptly submit to the FBI Laboratory for comparison. Determine from
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DB COOPER-46923 :unselectedAirtel to Seattle RE: NORJAK
other persons having access to this machine and where appropriate consider them as suspects. Do not overlook possibility that may have relatives that could be considered as suspects . noting the hijacker used the name Dan Cooper.
Promptly advise results of your investigation concerning who has been suggested as a suspect.
The Seattle Office should consider soliciting cooperative radio, television, and newspaper outlets in pertinent areas to encourage listeners to examine $20 bills and check them against the ransom lists at police departments and FBI Offices. Copies of the ransom list could be furnished cooperative radio, television, and newspaper sources.
Copies of the ransom list could be furnished cooperative radio, television, and newspaper sources.
The Bureau has noted instances where services are volunteered (such as by the U. S. Air Force) by individuals who do not have, in fact, the authority to do so. . In the future, insure the person volunteering the services has the authority to make the offer and do not set out leads to have higher authorities contacted without consulting the Bureau before hand.
Seattle should continue to afford this matter vigorous and immediate attention. Consider unsub dangerous.
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FB1 
012
Date:
1/19/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
(Priority) Sub O
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) &
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK.
Sub 130
DAILY TELETYPE
SUSPECT INTERVIEWED AT SPOKANE,
WASHINGTON TODAY AND ADVISED HE WAS FLYING WITH
ON THE DATE OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, AND WAS SOME TWO HUNDRED MILES WEST OF HONOLULU WHEN HE HEARD OF THE HIJACKING.
Sub 130
DAILY TELETYPE
SUSPECT INTERVIEWED AT SPOKANE,
WASHINGTON TODAY AND ADVISED HE WAS FLYING WITH
ON THE DATE OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, AND WAS SOME TWO HUNDRED MILES WEST OF HONOLULU WHEN HE HEARD OF THE HIJACKING. HE ADVISED HE WAS IN NO WAY IMPLICATED IN IT AND COULD OFFER NO SUSPECTS. HE DID SUPPLY SAMPLES OF HIS PERSONAL TYPEWRITER WHICH WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE ... LABORATORY. P.
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Approved:
DEM/DIA
WA - 10:10 P
Sent MR- 10:05PM Per
IM
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-1$5
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Via
NITENR008 MP PLAIN
624 PM NITEL 1-6-72 MLF
TO DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
BUFFALO, (164-46)
CHICAGO (164-297)
DENVER (164-98)
HOUSTON (164-118) LOS ANGELES (164-497)
MIAMI (164-552) NEWARK (164-196) PHOENIX
PORTLAND (164-41) PITTSBURGH (164-93) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 3P
NORJAK.
FOLLOWING SUSPECT'S PHOTOS WERE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES b6
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ON JANUARY FIVE AND SIX, SEVENTYTHO, AND THEY ADVISED NONE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB: END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHEO .
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ON JANUARY FIVE AND SIX, SEVENTYTHO, AND THEY ADVISED NONE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB: END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHEO ...... INDEXED EZFINALIZED .. FILED. JAN 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
of
DB COOPER-4692NR 003 PD PLAIN 4:05 PM URGENT 1-6-72 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
CHICAGO (164-297) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 2P
MORJAK.
RE: PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO WITNESSES. RE BUFFALO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO NITEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYONE SEVENTYONE; DENVER AIRTEL' TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE; LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE, SEATTLE TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO,' TWELVE TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE, AND SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE.
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AIRLINES, VIEWED PICTURES OF FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ON JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO, AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS HIJACKER: END PAGE ONE
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DB COOPER-4692Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
1 JAN 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-4692Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535

To:	SAC,	Washington Field Office (164-169)	Date:	January 5, 1972

2
Re:
NOR JAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.
D-711228132 LL
Examination requested by:
Washington Field Office
Reference:
Airtel 12/28/71
Examination requested:
Document
Remarks:
The attached report supplements Butel to Seattle and Washington Field Office 12/29/71.
Enclosures (3) (K2, 2 Lab report) -seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
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JAN7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
W
OB COOPER-46931
1.7-16
REPORT of the
IBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Washington Field Office
(164-169)
Re: MORJAK
Date:
January 5, 1972
FBI File No.
7-16
REPORT of the
IBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Washington Field Office
(164-169)
Re: MORJAK
Date:
January 5, 1972
FBI File No.
164-2111
Láb. No.
D-711228132 ZŁ
Specimens received 12/28/71
One-page typewritten letter to Air Line Pilota Association dated 12/9/70, bearing the signature of
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Result of examination:
The typewriting on K2 is the same size and style as the typewriting on Q23 through Q28, 033 and 034, but it was not determined whether these specimens were prepared on the same typewriter because of a lack of significant defects.
Istwas not determined whether the writer of the signature on X2 prepared any of the questioned writing in this case, because of a lack of comparable material.
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K2 was photographed and is returned herewith.
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECTS	NORJAK

K
145
A
Re Seattle teletype, dated 12/29/71.
COOPER-469312/30/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECTS	NORJAK

K
145
A
Re Seattle teletype, dated 12/29/71.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle and Portland Offices is one photograph each of
SSAN and for the Minneapolis Office a
xeroxed copy of that photograph.
San Francisco International Airport, on 12/30/71, made available above photographs.
offices
For the information of Portland and Minneapolis developed by WPO in that he was
while an
employee of Seattle, indicates suspect on
inquiry at
leaving eaving
on 11/24/71, returning to
and departing on
Suspect returned 11/26/71,
Suspect's DOB is
SSAN He is presently stationed in Seattle having transferred from It is the Bureau's suggestion that a photograph be obtained. Receiving officea should display photograph to pertinent personnel. (2 - Seattle (Encl. 1) 2 - Portland (Encl. 1) 2 - Minneapolis (Encl. 1) 2 - San Francisco ECS :1 (8)
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To
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1) 2 - San Francisco ECS :1 (8)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED //// FILED AF JAN U3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
To
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Y
NORJAK .
RE WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE TELETYPE DATED DECEMBER TWENTY-EIGHT. LATENT PRINTS THIS CASE NOT IDDENTICAL FINGERPRINTS
WHITE MALE,
USAF SERVICE NUMBER AF
NO PALM PRINTS
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HERE.
END
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DB COOPER-46934 :selectedSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/29/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
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SA DONALD STEELE called from Pan American Adminis- tration Office, SEA-TAC.
He said their records show that
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11/24/71
He
then left not return until 11/26/71.
11/24/71, and did
I called SA MATHIESON at the Bureau and pointed this out to him, telling him that this effectively eliminated He agreed but said that just on the off chance that the records were wrong, he wanted a photo obtained and shown to witnesses.
and pointed this out to him, telling him that this effectively eliminated He agreed but said that just on the off chance that the records were wrong, he wanted a photo obtained and shown to witnesses.
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DB COOPER-4693ARØ06 SE PLAIN
4:30 PM URGENT 12/30/71 DCA
TO
WFO (164-69)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAX
1
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RE
INVESTIGATION AT SEATTLE HAS DETERMINED THAT
IS
EARLY AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. WFO DISCONTINUE RE
END
JKM WF FBI CLR
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AIRTEL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (ATINY	FBI LABORATORY)
TROM:	SAC, WFO (164-169) (P)
NORJAK

K
Re HFO teletype to Bureau and Seattle, dated
12/28/71.
Enclosed for the Bureau is the original typewritten latter, dated 12/9/70, to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALLA) from Enclosed for Seattle is one Xerox copy of sane.
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RE SUSPECT
For information of the Bureau, is being considered a possible suspect in captioned matter because: (1) The
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RE SUSPECT
For information of the Bureau, is being considered a possible suspect in captioned matter because: (1) The similarity of his name to that used by hijacker; (2) his residence in the state of Washington; And (3) be is a commercial pilot and was demoted from 7/14/70. It is
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also noted that
described as white male, date of birthh - last known address the same as reflected as on enclosed letter. No additional descriptive data currently available.
& The enclosed letter from was obtained from b6 ALFA, Washington, D. C., on 12/28/71, and is being forvarded to the Bureau for the following examinations:
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DB COOPER-4693WTO 164-169
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The FBI Laboratory is requested to compare the typewriting of enclosed letter with typewriting of previously received letters allegedly from D. B. COOPER. Also, a comparison should be made of signature with any handwriting allegedly from waub in captioned
Also, a comparison should be made of signature with any handwriting allegedly from waub in captioned matter.
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DISPOSITION OF ITEMS SUBMITTED
Upon completion of requested examinations, the enclosed letter should be forwarded to WFO in order that it may be returned to ALFA.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
DB COOPER-46938IR004 WF PLAIN .145 PM URGENT 12-30-71 SKA TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
NORJAK
: RE WFO TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWENTY EIGHT, SEVENTYONE AND' WFO TELETEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE.
RE SUSPECT
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. FURTHER REVIEW OF RECORDS AT AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION (ALPA), WASHINGTON, D.C., DISCLOSED THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING
HIS ALPAA MEMBERSHIP RECORDS REFLECT SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND UNITED STATES NAVY FOR TOTAL OF NINE YEARS AND THAT HE ATTAINED RANK OF FOR ONEE OF THESE BRANHCHES. IN NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN HE WAS A MEMBER OF
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LISTED DATE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH
AS JANUARY THIRTEEN, SIXTYSIX, AND INDICATED
END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED.
IN NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN HE WAS A MEMBER OF
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LISTED DATE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH
AS JANUARY THIRTEEN, SIXTYSIX, AND INDICATED
END PAGE ONE
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HE ATTENDED UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOR TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT. HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS REFLECTED AS b6 b7C
AND HE HAS
COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENSE NUMBER AS NOTED IN RE TELETYPE,
ON JUNE ONE, SEVENTY,
BY LETTER DATED AUGUST NINE, SIXTYSEVEN, WAS NOTIFIED THAT
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, COULD NOT INSURE HIM FOR LOSS OF LICENSE INSURANCE BECAUSE OF EVEN THOUGH HE POSSESSED A CLEAR FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. XEROX COPY OF COOPERS PERSONAL CHECK FOR ALPA DUES, DATED FEBRUARY TWENTYSIX, SIXTYNINE, REFLECTS HIS BANK AS
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WASHINGTON, ACCOUNT NUMBER NOT
LEGIBLE.
END PAGE TWO
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ACCOUNT NUMBER REFERRED TO b6 b7C
IN RE TELETYPE IS LOCATED AT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. P UNSUB DANGEROUS END
RED BXX FVIXXX FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-4694SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/29/71
ASAC PAUL R.
P UNSUB DANGEROUS END
RED BXX FVIXXX FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-4694SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/29/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
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Supervisor MATHEISON called from the Bureau.
He said that this had the Bureau somewhat excited since the Laboratory had just compared a letter which they got from the files of the Airlines Pilots Association with the typing on the letters which were sent to the WASHINGTON POST and several other newspapers.
The Lab report says that this is the same style of type and certain limited characteristics suggest the possibility that they may have been prepared on the same typewriter. For this reason they want us to check him out today, if possible, and advise the Bureau by telephone or teletype.
I advised SA to call Spokane and Everett and to check with and get all investiga- b7C
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tion done today. It appears he is still employee and company records may show where he was on the day in question.
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DB COOPER-4694SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/29/71
ASAC PAUL R.
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164-81-1580 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIADIZED: ML FILED M DEC 20 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
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12/29/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER NORJAK
RE : SUSPECT
SA CHUCK HARVEY called from the Washington Field Office.
He made reference to a teletype which they sent us yesterday having to do with who was furnished as a suspect by the Airline Pilots Association. He had some additional information to add to the teletype in that suspect was employed by in Seattle on 1/31/66.
He was in the
Air National Guard in Washington. No unit number or further descriptive data concerning this.
The last correspondence with the Airline Pilots Association was a letter written some time in 1971, at which time he gave a Washington, address.
PRB : eon (3)
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164-81-1599 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1113 FILED DEC 20 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
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b6 b7NR007 SE PLAIN 3:52PM URGENT 12/29/71 VAB TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 'FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK.
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RE SUSPECT SUSPECT DEVELOPED BY WFO IN THAT HE WAS DEMOTED FROM ON JULY FOURTEEN, SEVENTY, WHILE AN EMPLOYEE INQUIRY AT SEATTLE, INDICATES SUSPECT ON
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RE SUSPECT SUSPECT DEVELOPED BY WFO IN THAT HE WAS DEMOTED FROM ON JULY FOURTEEN, SEVENTY, WHILE AN EMPLOYEE INQUIRY AT SEATTLE, INDICATES SUSPECT ON
SUSPECT RETURNED SUSPECT'S DOB IS
SOCIAL SECURITY NUM- HE IS PRE-
BER
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164-81-157PAGE TWO 164-81
SENTLY STATIONED IN SEATTLE HAVING TRANSFERRED FROM SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST THIRTYONE, SEVENTYONE.
IT IS THE BUREAU'S SUGGESTION THAT A PHOTOGRAPH BE OBTAINED AND THERE IS NONE AVAILABLE SEATTLE. INFORMATION DEVELOPED b6 ৳7C
THAT SUSPECT WOULD HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED ABOUT FOUR YEARS
AGO IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CARD NEEDED FOR OVERSEAS FLIGHTS BY CREW UNDER THE GENEVA CONVENTION. SAN FRANCISCO. CONTACT AND OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH; COPIES TO BE FORWARDED TO PORTLAND, MINNEAPOLIS AND SEATTLE. END
MCC FBI SAN FRANCISCOO
DB COOPER-46945NR017 WA PLAIN
6 326PM URGENT 12-29-71 MRF TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 2P
NORJAK.
RE WASHINGTON FIELD AIRTEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE.
END
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DB COOPER-46945NR017 WA PLAIN
6 326PM URGENT 12-29-71 MRF TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 2P
NORJAK.
RE WASHINGTON FIELD AIRTEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE.
IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TYPEWRITING ON THE LETTER
SIGNED ADDRESSED TO THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, D. C., HAS THE SAME STYLE OF TYPEWRITING AS THAT ON THE TYPEWRITTEN LEETTERS RECEIVED IN b6 b7C THIS CASE.
THE TYPEWRITING ON THE LETTER SIGNED COULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY COMPARED WITH THE LETTERS
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SINCE THE LETTERS ARE CARBON COPIES AND THE ENVELOPES ACCOMPANYING THE LETTERS CONTAIN ONLY A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF TYPEWRITING. THE SIGNATURE OF COULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY COMPARED WITH THE
QUESTIONED HANDWRITING ON ANY OF THE OTHER LETTERS IN THIS CASE, END PAGE ONE
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DUE TO' A LACK OF COMPARABLE WRITING.
THE PRESENCE OF THE SAME STYLE OF TYPEWRITING AND CERTAIN LIMITED SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS INDICATE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE TYPEWRITER USED TO PREPARE THE LETTER SIGNED b6 b7C
WAS USED TO PREPARE THE TYPEWRITING ON THE LETTERS.
THE PRESENCE OF THE SAME STYLE OF TYPEWRITING AND CERTAIN LIMITED SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS INDICATE THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE TYPEWRITER USED TO PREPARE THE LETTER SIGNED b6 b7C
WAS USED TO PREPARE THE TYPEWRITING ON THE LETTERS.
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SINCE THE MAJORITY OF THE QUESTIONED TYPEWRITING ON THE LETTERS CONSISTS OF CARBON COPY IMPRESSIONS, FUTURE EXAMINATION MAY NOT RESULT IN AN IDENTIFICATION OF THE QUESTIONED WRITING.
LABORATORY REPORT FOLLOWS.
WASHINGTON FIELD ADVISED BY MAIL.
END
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DB COOPER-46947NR008 WF PLAIN 428PM URGENT 12-28-71 SKA TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO WFO DATED DECEMBER TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYONE, AND WFO TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE.
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU, RE NITEL REQUESTED WFO TO, CONTACT AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION(ALPA), WASHINGTON, D.C., CONCERNING POSSIBLE SUSPECTS IN CAPTIONED MATTER IN LIGHT OF UNKNOWN SUBJECTS INDICATION TO STEWARDESS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE BUT NOT AGAINST NORTHWEST AIRLINES.
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ON INSTANT DATE, ALPA, ONE THREE TWO NINE E STREET, NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D.
IN LIGHT OF UNKNOWN SUBJECTS INDICATION TO STEWARDESS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE BUT NOT AGAINST NORTHWEST AIRLINES.
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ON INSTANT DATE, ALPA, ONE THREE TWO NINE E STREET, NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D.C., ADVISED THAT REVIEW OF THEIR APPLICANTIONS DISCLOSED ONE
. WAS DEMOTED FROM
ON JULY FOURTEEN, SEVENTY.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
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DATE OF BIRTH
NO ADDITIONAL
DESCRIPTIVE DATA OR PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE. APPLICATION REFLECTED HIS EMPLOYEE NUMBER AS
APPLICATION
ALSO REFLECTED IN UNITED STATED STATES AIR FORCE JULY
FIFTYSIX DASH MAY SIXTYONE AND THAT ON OCTOBER FOUR, SIXTYSEVEN, HE
SIXTYSEVEN ADDRESS LISTED AS
WASHINGTON, AND LAST ADDRESS IN
FILE APPEARS ON LETTER TO ALPA, DATED DECEMBER NINE, SEVENTY,
AS
WASHINGTON,
BELIEVED STILL TO
BE EMPLOYED
XEROX COPIES OF CHECK FOR ALPA DUES REFLECTS b6 b7C
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DB COOPER-4694PAGE THREE
MADE AVAILABLE ORIGINAL OF AFOREMENTIONED TYPE WRITEN LETTER FROM AND SAME BEING FORWARDED BY WFO TO FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, LABORATORY UNDER SEPARATE COVER FOR COMPARISON WITH TYPING ON PREVIOUSLY
APPLICATION REFLECTED HIS EMPLOYEE NUMBER AS
APPLICATION
ALSO REFLECTED IN UNITED STATED STATES AIR FORCE JULY
FIFTYSIX DASH MAY SIXTYONE AND THAT ON OCTOBER FOUR, SIXTYSEVEN, HE
SIXTYSEVEN ADDRESS LISTED AS
WASHINGTON, AND LAST ADDRESS IN
FILE APPEARS ON LETTER TO ALPA, DATED DECEMBER NINE, SEVENTY,
AS
WASHINGTON,
BELIEVED STILL TO
BE EMPLOYED
XEROX COPIES OF CHECK FOR ALPA DUES REFLECTS b6 b7C
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MADE AVAILABLE ORIGINAL OF AFOREMENTIONED TYPE WRITEN LETTER FROM AND SAME BEING FORWARDED BY WFO TO FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, LABORATORY UNDER SEPARATE COVER FOR COMPARISON WITH TYPING ON PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED QUOTE LETTERS UNQUOTE.
FOREGOING INFORMATION FURNISHED SEATTLE BY REFERENCED TELEPHONE CALL. b6 LEADS; SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON., WILL CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION RE AND IF INDICATED, OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH OF COOPER FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESS IN CAPTIONED MATTER. P UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERD DANGEROUS. END
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