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FEDERA BUREAU OF INVEST ATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-41	December 16, 1971
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

To:SAC, Portland
Sub 130
RE-NORJAK
REFERENCEAirtel 12/6/71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q13 Slip of paper bearing hand printed message, Q14 Newspaper clipping
Q specimens described separate Laboratory report. No latent prints of value developed on specimens, which are enclosed.
12/15/71. This report supplements and confirms Butel of
Inc. (3) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-1398
SEARCHSD INDEXED
1 John Edgof Hoover, Directy DEC 200 1971 FBI- SEATTLE
19/5
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED
(3) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-1398
SEARCHSD INDEXED
1 John Edgof Hoover, Directy DEC 200 1971 FBI- SEATTLE
19/5
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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FEDERA BUREAU OF INVEST ATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-60
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 16, 1972
TO:
SAO, Las Vegas
Sub 130
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 12-6-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Las Vegas
SPECIMENS:
Envelope, 015
Accompanying message, 016
Elimination fingerprints of
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Two latent fingerprints of value developed 015 have been identified as elimination fingerprints of No additional latent prints or Value developed. 015 and 016, which are enclosed, are further described in separate Laboratory report. Fingerprints being retained Latent Fingerprint Section for use in possible future submission this case.
Fingerprints being retained Latent Fingerprint Section for use in possible future submission this case. This report supplements and confirms Butel
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of 12-15-71.
Enc. (2) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Portland (164-42) I - Sacramento
164-81-1399
1 John Edgar Hoover, Difettot
SEARCHED INDEXED SERVEDZES THE MONEY DEG 200 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 191
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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The following investigation was conducted by SA WILLIAM L. PRICE:
AT TUM TUM, WASHINGTON
On December 10, 1971 Mr. Tum Tum Post Office. advised that reside about
approximately He said he is very well acquainted and for the past three on
with
four years they have had
said he last saw the two of them here in the on or about December 6, 1971 and
said He is about 5'6" to 517"
tall and weighs about 150 lbs. He said is approximately and he would guess that she
is about
said he could not in any way presume that would be identical with the person who "skyjacked" the plane at Seattle, Washington on November 24, 1971 and then presumably parachuted out of
He said is approximately and he would guess that she
is about
said he could not in any way presume that would be identical with the person who "skyjacked" the plane at Seattle, Washington on November 24, 1971 and then presumably parachuted out of the plane. He added that is the type of person who might start
such a rumor if
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REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
TO: SAC, Las Vegas (164-60)
Re: MORJAK
Dates December 16, 1971
FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.
D-711213077 LL
D-711213078 LL
D-711219009 LL
Specimens received 12/13/71 from Las Vegas
Q17 Envelope postmarked "HENDERSON, XY DEC 4 AM 1971," bearing hand printed address "Las Vegas Sun 12138. Highland Drive Las Vegas, W 3010%"
Q18 Accompanying S" by 5" card bearing newspaper cutouts beginning "I'm your bero," ending "Viva Las Vegas, "D. B. Cooper"
Specimens received 12/13/71 from Portland
Q19 Envelope postmarked "CLATAKANIE, OR DEC 6 AM 1971 9 016." bearing handwritten address Clatakanie, Oregon 97916"
Q20 Accompanying sbest of paper cutout words beginning "Here!" You share, " ending "B.
" bearing handwritten address Clatakanie, Oregon 97916"
Q20 Accompanying sbest of paper cutout words beginning "Here!" You share, " ending "B. D. Cooper"
Specimens received 12/13/71 from Portland
Q21 Envelope postmarked "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 070 PM 2 DEC 1971," bearing band printed address'"Mr. Airport Manager Portland Airport Portland, Oregon"
Q22 Accompanying one-page hand printed letter beginning "Dear Manager, much," onding "thanks again. D. .. Cooper"
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45
DB Cooper-4828
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Yo watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q17 through 022 which would i of valle in determining the source of these specimens. No definite connection could be established between Q17 through 422 and the other lettera previously received in this case.
917 through 022 were photographed and will be retarded separately.
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D-711213077 LL
DB Cooper-4829+Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
IBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
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D-711213077 LL
DB Cooper-4829+Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
IBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Las Vegas (164-60)
Sub 130
Date:
December 16, 1971
Re:
HORJAK
atoover John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No.
164-2111
·Lab. No.
D-711213077 LL
D-711213078 LL
D-711213000 LL

Examination requested bys	Las Vegas, Portland
Reference:	Mittels 12/3/71, 12/8/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
Q17 through Q22 will be returned with the fingerprint report.
While no definite connection can be established by the Laboratory between any of the letters received in this matter, it is noted that four of the envelopes, Q1, 45, Q15 and Q17, bear distorted and disguised hand printed addresses and contained messages made from cutout words obtained from printed material. All of these envelopes were addressed to newspapers. One other printed cutout message has been received, Q20, but this was ment is an
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Portland (164-41)
One other printed cutout message has been received, Q20, but this was ment is an
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Portland (164-41) Esclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
Page 1
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGIS INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
(over) 164-81-1402
SEARCHED_ _ INDEXED SERIALO 13 FILED Y DEC @0.1971 FBI-SEATTLE
1/5 DB Cooper-4830 cavelope, Q19, which bears an undisguised handwritten address of an individual and was not want to a merspaper. Another envelope, Q13, addressed to a pevapaper bears a disguised and distorted hand printed address byt contained a hand printed message, 014.
It is also noted that Q5, Q15 and 021 are envelopes postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE 970." 021 boars a hand printed address which does not appear to have been disguisad and contained h hand printed memeago, Q22. Q21 was addressed to the manager of the Portland Airport and was not want to a somapaper.
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Q21 was addressed to the manager of the Portland Airport and was not want to a somapaper.
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Date:
12/17/71
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Via TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority) SUB -
F x
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: SAC,. SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE
SEATTLE HAS CONDUCTED AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH OF WHAT WAS CONSIDERED THE PRIME AREA INTO WHICH THE SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE PARACHUTED, ALL WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THIS AREA WAS CONSIDERED PRIME DUE TO CALCULATIONS BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES OF THEIR FLIGHT RECORDER AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS ABOARD THE PLANE PLUS THE EXPERIENCING OF AN QUOTE OSCILLATION UNQUOTE BY PILOT.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES HAS OFFERED TO SIMULATE THE SAME CONDITIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT AS PREVAILED DURING THE HIJACK AND WILL FLY OVER THE SAME COURSE FROM SEATTLE TO RENO. THEY ARE ANXIOUS TO DETERMINE IF THE CONCLUSIONS THEY HAVE REACHED ARE, IN FACT, CORRECT AND THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN DETERMINE THIS IS TO HAVE A RERUN OF THE ACTUAL CONDITIONS.
THEY ARE ANXIOUS TO DETERMINE IF THE CONCLUSIONS THEY HAVE REACHED ARE, IN FACT, CORRECT AND THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN DETERMINE THIS IS TO HAVE A RERUN OF THE ACTUAL CONDITIONS.
SEATTLE WILL ARRANGE, THROUGH THE MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE, FOR NORTHWEST TO DO THIS AT SUCH TIME AS NORTHWEST CAN DO SO. BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED FLIGHT, SEATTLE WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT AS TO WHETHER OR NOT ADDITIONAL SEARCHING SHOULD BE CONDUCTED OVER THE PRIME SEARCH AREA OR IF CEF/rmh
164-81-1403
Approved: DEM/CEF/QUA
Sent
9:00 PM
Per DOA
Special Agent in Charge
U. $. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEI TUY! - 21341$5
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Date:
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SE 164-81
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PERHAPS OTHER AREAS COULD BE OPENED AS A POSSIBLE BAIL OUT POINT.
LAS VEGAS, PORTLAND, AND SAN FRANCISCO ARE BEING REQUESTED TO INTENSIFY, AS SEATTLE HAS DONE, TO HAVE THE LIST OF RANSOM BILLS GIVEN WIDER DISTRIBUTION. (P) INVESTIGATION OF COOK HUILE SUSPECTS CONVINCES.
Approved: Sent M Per DB. Cooper-4833
Special Agent in Charge
U.
(P) INVESTIGATION OF COOK HUILE SUSPECTS CONVINCES.
Approved: Sent M Per DB. Cooper-4833
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1991-213-1$5OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CF)) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 12/17/71 Sub. e D Bu, INSTRUCTIONS - Z L b6 b7C
On December 8, 1971, Division 6 at the Bureau phoned at 2:27 PM and pointed out that the Seattle Division should resolve whether the subject in this case was wearing a black or brown dress suit. He also stated that when the subject is found the Seattle Division should make sure that extreme caution be used in preserving any physical evidence. He advised the Bureau at that time was authorizing the publication of two articles in parachute magazine publications.
DJS:set (3) put
164-81-1404
SEARCHED ............... INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED 9 DEC 1 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
A
.30:0-KM
1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4834SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/17/71
SA DONALD J.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4834SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/17/71
SA DONALD J. STEELE
NORJAK
On December 8, 1971, Division 6 at the Bureau phoned at 2:27 PM and pointed out that the Seattle Division should resolve whether the subject in this case was wearing a black or brown dress suit. He also stated that when the subject is found the Seattle Division should make sure that extreme caution be used in preserving any physical evidence. He advised the Bureau at that time was authorizing the publication of two articles in parachute magazine publications.
DJS: set (3)
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164-81-1404 SEARCHED ........ ... INDEXLD SERIALIZED FILED .2) DEC 1 7 1971 FAI-SEATTLE
€
DB Cooper-4835OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFA) 101+11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 12/17/71 Suf- Sourit
Coment Rubens
RE: AVAILABILITY OF HELICOPTER FOR SEARCH PURPOSES BY THE FBI
On November 26. 1971.
advised b6 b7C that he
Spanaway, Washington, office telephone residence telephone ៛
He advised that
advised b6 b7C that he
Spanaway, Washington, office telephone residence telephone ៛
He advised that he had heard of the skyjacking of Flight 305 of Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971 and the search being conducted. He pointed out that he and his partner have a
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four passenger helicopter and that he mas nad about 300 hours experience in searches. He advised he would be willing to make a search of the terraine near Woodland, Washington and would charge approximately $200. per hour on a short term basis and $175. if used extensively. He pointed out this helicopter can cover about 350 miles in one flight in a direct line.
He was advised the FBI was using Government equipment in the search but his offer would be made a matter of record in theoffice. 2 - 164-81 1 - 62-0 DJS:set (3)
164-81-1405 SEARCHED INDEXED AC SERIALIZED FILED 9 DEC 1 7 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
$
0010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4836OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19 LIXTIN CSA FAMA (n) CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOV IMENT
Memorandum
20
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10 MAY 19 LIXTIN CSA FAMA (n) CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOV IMENT
Memorandum
20
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program. JSD : klb
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164-81-1406
SEARCHED
INDEXED SIALIZED FIED DEC 2 01971 FBI -SLAIILE
10+ -**
1915.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4837Concering the airline hijacker.
I know a man who is 6' 1" tall and weighs 15 lbs. This man is a pilot and at one time worked for Boeing. He did as He late as built houses for Lynnwood, Wash. The builder's phone number is I am not sure
Rex for a while b6 b7C
of the man's first name but I think it is His last name is definitely and he lives somewhere around Silver Lake. He was in deep financial trouble and was getting desperate and he is a double for the picture reproduc- ed in the paper! He was incidentally a in the Marine Air Corps.
He was in deep financial trouble and was getting desperate and he is a double for the picture reproduc- ed in the paper! He was incidentally a in the Marine Air Corps.
can give you his exact home address.
'DB Cooper-4838OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI TOPTION SSA FPMA (O CTA) 108-114 UNITED STATES GOV
NMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
JSD : klb
3010-104
Lead
164-81-1406
SEARCHED_INDEXED = SERIALIZED-THEO DEC 2 0 1971 FBI-SIDE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4839b6 b7C
Concering the airline hijacker.
I know a man who is 6' 1" tall and weighs 175 lbs. This man is a pilot and at one time worked for Boeing. He did as He
Rax for a while 
late as
built houses for
Lynnwood, Wash. The builder's phone number is
I am not sure of the man's first name but I think it is His last name is definitely and he lives somewhere around Silver Lake.
The builder's phone number is
I am not sure of the man's first name but I think it is His last name is definitely and he lives somewhere around Silver Lake. , He was in deep financial trouble and was
getting desperate and he is a double for the picture reproduc- ed in the paper! He was incidentally a in the Marine Air Corps.
can give you his exact home address.
DB Cooper-4840OPTIONAL FORM NO. 30 MAY 1982 EDITION CSA FPMR (U CFR) 101-154
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
2

TO :	FILE (164-81)	DATE:	12/20/71
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	SUB	- C
SUBJECT:	1 UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 3$5	SUB-	M.

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/17/71 I talked to Mr. Washington Bankers Association, and requested him to send a bulletin to all of their members, requesting that they alert their employees to any large deposits in the amount of $20 denominations, any strange use of safe deposit boxes, large payments on notes or mortgages where bills of $20 denomination
that they alert their employees to any large deposits in the amount of $20 denominations, any strange use of safe deposit boxes, large payments on notes or mortgages where bills of $20 denomination in substantial numbers are used, and at the same time asked that they check these bills against the list of hijacked bills.
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far DTT- 12-20-71
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164-81-1407 SEARCHED ______ INDEXED. SERIALIZED A FILED 9. DEC20 1971 FBI-SEATTLE 7
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4841OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INIZ EDITION CSA FPMR (U CFR) 101-1L+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC SEATTLE 164-81 (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
and
was contacted at his residence,
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Washington by special agents on 12/16/71. related he has not left in the seven b6 b7C
[ or eight months. He is presently unemployed. On 11/24/71 spent the entire evening- at home
He ststed he has worked on several airplanes but has never flown in one.
The following was obtained through observation and inter- view. IS 6-1 2201bs with grey hair, balding. He is 58yrs. old and appears to be much older, talks with a sight does not resemble the composite drawing of the
old and appears to be much older, talks with a sight does not resemble the composite drawing of the hijacker in any way.
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ELIM
CJS
164-81-1408
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Que DEC 2 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 22
5010-100
DATE: 12/20/71
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4842ÆRØ26 LA PLAIN 841 PM URGENT 12/20/71 DAB TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER
SEVENTEEN LAST RE SUSPECT
IN LOS ANGELES AREA
WHERE
FORMERLY RESIDED UNTIL OCTOBER, SEVENTY ONE,
ADVISES
NOT FURTHER IDENTIFIED.
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ON DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT,
MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED SHE
WAS NEVER SHE SAID SHE HAS NOT SEEN
HIM FOR PAST TWO MONTHS. HOWEVER, END PAGE ONE
TELEPHONICALLY
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DB Cooper-4843
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CONTACTED HER MORNING OF DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT, ADVISING HE WAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WHERE HE WAS RETURNING A TRUCK TO A FRIEND, FURTHER IDENTIFICATION NOT
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PAGE TWO
CONTACTED HER MORNING OF DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT, ADVISING HE WAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WHERE HE WAS RETURNING A TRUCK TO A FRIEND, FURTHER IDENTIFICATION NOT GIVEN BY HE TOLD HE HEARD FBI AGENTS WERE LOOKING FOR HIM AT HIS HOME WHICH SAID WAS EITHER IN SANTA ROSA OR SAN JOSE. HE WANTED TO KNOW IF HAD BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI. SHE HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI PRIOR TO THAT' CALL. HE WANTED TO LEARN WHO FURNISHED HIS NAME TO FBI.
SHE VIEWED COMPOSITE DRAWINGS OF HIJACKER AND SAID
DEFINITELY NOT IDENTICAL .
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED REGARDING BY LOS ANGELES AT THIS TIME.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4844
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PM NITEL 12-20-71 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
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DETROIT (164-115)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SEATTLE (164-81) LOS ANGELES
FROM CHICAGO (164-297)
MORJAK
RE : SUSPECT
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INSTANT DATE FORMER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF SUSPECT,
CHICAGO,
ADVISED SUSPECT QUITE CAPABLE OF PULLING OFF HIJACKING OF NORTH WEST ORIENT AIRLINES AS HE IS LICENSED PILOT, ACCOMPLISHED SKY JUMPER AND HAVING BETTER THAN AVERAGE KNOWLEDGE OF TERRAIN ARIZONA,
CHICAGO,
ADVISED SUSPECT QUITE CAPABLE OF PULLING OFF HIJACKING OF NORTH WEST ORIENT AIRLINES AS HE IS LICENSED PILOT, ACCOMPLISHED SKY JUMPER AND HAVING BETTER THAN AVERAGE KNOWLEDGE OF TERRAIN ARIZONA, OREGON AND GENERAL NORTHWEST.
SUBJECT
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WHEN
SUSPECT AND DISSOLVED BUSINESS. SUSPECT THEREAFTER
INVOLVED WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA. LATER
HEARD SUSPECT FLYING CHARTERED FLIGHT OUT OF LOS ANGELES,
END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILEOR DEC 2 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4845. 200PAGE TWO
CALIFORNIA, FOR UNKNOWN FIRM. SUSPECT'S COMMERCIAL PILOT . LICENSE APPROVED SIXTY FOUR UNDER NUMBER
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WHILE TRAVELING THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST UNITED STATES TOGETHER ON BUSINESS SUSPECT MADE OBSERVING COMMENTS THE EASE OF ROBBING BANKS IN VARIOUS TOWNS. FOREGOING AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SUSPECT LEADS TO BELIEVE POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPTIONED MATTER. FURTHER, HEARD SUSPECT INDEBTED TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT FIRM, IDENTITY UNKNOWN, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FOR ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND SUPPORTS HIS SUSPICIONS.
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, AGE APPROXIMATELY FORTY ONE, SIX FEET, ONE EIGHT FIVE POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION,
PHOTOS OF SUSPECT SIMILAR TO
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, AGE APPROXIMATELY FORTY ONE, SIX FEET, ONE EIGHT FIVE POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION,
PHOTOS OF SUSPECT SIMILAR TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BEING FORWARDED MINNEAPOLIS, SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES BY SEPARATE COVER.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4846
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
002
FBI
Date:
12-20-71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE NITEL .
(Priority)
TO : SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK.
RE ROD PAK.'
INFORMATION RECEIVED AT SEATTLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A SKY DIVER WHO STATES UNSUB MAY BE IDENTICAL WITH WHO DOES
ACROBATIC PARACHUTING IN CALIFORNIA AND REPORTEDLY WAS SUSPENDED FROM A PARACHUTING CLUB BECAUSE OF HIS ACROBATICS.' IS
DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY FORTYFIVE, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, DARK SANDY HAIR, RECEDING HAIRLINE. HIS RESIDENCE IS UNKNOWN, HOWEVER, WOULD BE KNOWN TO WHO IS CALIFORNIA! SACRAMENTO. AT TAFT, CALIFORNIA.
HIS RESIDENCE IS UNKNOWN, HOWEVER, WOULD BE KNOWN TO WHO IS CALIFORNIA! SACRAMENTO. AT TAFT, CALIFORNIA. CONTACT TO DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS OF 
(P)
JSD/ksw,
(1) kew
164-81-1411
Approved:
ON
Sent 130 M Per KE
DB-Cooper-4847
Special Agent In Charge 4
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b6 b7CIR 001 PD PLAIN 4:42 PM URGENT 12-20-71 LJQ
Sub. 0
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FPOM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP
NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PORTLAND AREA SINCE LAST SUMMARY TELETYPE.
END DAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-4848b6 b7C
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MR 095 MP PLAIN
5:19 PM NITEL 12/20/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR
164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
DENVER
164-98
PORTLAND
FROM
MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
RE DENVER AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, ET AL, DATED DECEMBER ELEVEN, LAST.
SUSPECTS PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES . STEWARDESSES
ON DECEMBER TWENTY, b6 b7C
INSTANT: STEWARDESSES ADVISED
NOT IDENTICAL WITH
HIJACKER OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS
UNAVAILABLE
FOR PHOTO DISPLAY UNTIL DECEMBER TWENTYTWO, NEXT.
STEWARDESSES
ON DECEMBER TWENTY, b6 b7C
INSTANT: STEWARDESSES ADVISED
NOT IDENTICAL WITH
HIJACKER OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS
UNAVAILABLE
FOR PHOTO DISPLAY UNTIL DECEMBER TWENTYTWO, NEXT.
END
JJT
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
av
164-81-1413
SEARCHEB INDEXEO SERIALIZED FILED Q DEC 2 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4849OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 102 EDITION CSA FPMR (0) CFA) TOt-IL6 UNITED STATES GO NMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
20
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
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164-81-1414.
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101 8-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4850Does the name
ring any bells?
That is, in connection with the Sea-Tac hijacking.
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DB Cooper-4851OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION GSA TPMA (a crx) 101-114 UNITED STATES G
ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
20
DATE: 12/15/71
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FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
IMU
aberdeen, Wash.
10 MAY INI EDITION GSA TPMA (a crx) 101-114 UNITED STATES G
ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
20
DATE: 12/15/71
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FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
IMU
aberdeen, Wash.
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Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program. JSD:k1b
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4852Soneone said a guy by the name of lives in
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Aberdeen' (or thereabouts) Rather
eccentric - was scheduled for that flight and has not returned home as yet. Could this be a lead?
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DB Cooper-4853 ev. 3-22-64)
006

FBI
Date:	12/20/71

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TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
SUB- ×
TO
:
SACS, BUTTE (164-26)7
9 35/8
LAS VEGAS (164-60) LOS ANGELES (164-497) > PHOENIX (164-100)/1 PORTLAND (164-41)87
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13X SACRAMENTO (164-50)// SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)7+ SAN DIEGO (164-91) 799 SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)/02
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (
(164-60) LOS ANGELES (164-497) > PHOENIX (164-100)/1 PORTLAND (164-41)87
@
13X SACRAMENTO (164-50)// SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)7+ SAN DIEGO (164-91) 799 SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)/02
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
0
2
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT ALL LOGICAL INFORMANTS FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER CONCERNING WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN FURNISHED. RECEIVING OFFICES ARE ALSO REQUESTED TO REVIEW BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAMS FOR THE IDENTITIES OF ANYONE INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER. ADDITIONALLY, RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS BE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES BE REQUESTED TO BE ALERT FOR ANY LARGE DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR EXCHANGES OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR OTHER BILLS OR JSD: kdl 0
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164A81-1416
(1)
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Special Agent in Charge PS
A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: DB-Gooper-4854FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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SE 164-81 PAGE TWO
4
ANY RECENT RENTAL
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: DB-Gooper-4854FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
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SE 164-81 PAGE TWO
4
ANY RECENT RENTAL OR UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN AN ALREADY RENTED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX WHEREIN THE HIJACKER MIGHT HAVE STASHED THE RANSOM MONEY IN THIS MATTER. TO ACHIEVE WIDE CIRCULARIZATION OF THE RANSOM LIST, SEATTLE HAS ARRANGED WITH A SEATTLE NEWSPAPER TO PRINT A SHORT FEATURE ARTICLE INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT THE LIST OF RANSOM BILLS HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, BANKS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN REQUESTED INFORMED THAT IF THEY FEEL THEY HAVE ONE OF THE RANSOM BILLS THE NUMBER MAY BE CHECKED THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THROUGH THE FBI OFFICE.
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RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE NEWSPAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKER, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OR FBI OFFICE. P
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HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKER, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OR FBI OFFICE. P
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEI DR Coopel-4855IRØ06 SE PLAIN 753 PM NITEL 12/20/71 FEE TO BUTTE (164-26)
LOS ANGELES (164-497).
PORTLAND (164-41) SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
LAS VEGAS (164-60) PHOENIX (164-100)' SACRAMENTO (164-50) SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT ALL LOGICAL INFORMANIS FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER CONCERNING WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN FURNISHED. RECEIVING OFFICES ARE ALSO REQUESTED TO REVIEW BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAMS FOR THE IDENTITIES OF ANYONE INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER. ADDITIONALLY, RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS BE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES BE REQUESTED TO BE ALERT FOR ANY LARGE END PAGE ONE
164-81-1416
DB Cooper-4856-
PAGE TWO
SE (164-81)
DEPOSITS OF
GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS BE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES BE REQUESTED TO BE ALERT FOR ANY LARGE END PAGE ONE
164-81-1416
DB Cooper-4856-
PAGE TWO
SE (164-81)
DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR EXCHANGES OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR OTHER BILLS OR ANY RECENT RENTAL OR UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN AN ALREADY RENTED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX WHEREIN THE HIJACKER MIGHT HAVE STASHED THE RANSOM MONEY IN THIS MATTER. TO ACHIEVE WIDE CIRCULARIZATION OF THE RANSOM LIST, SEATTLE HAS ARRANGED WITH A SEATTLE NEWPAPER TO PRINT A SHORT FEATURE ARTICLE INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT THE LIST OF RANSOM BILLS HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT IF THEY FEEL THEY HAVE ONE OF THE RANSOM BILLS THE NUMBER MAY BE CHECKED THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THROUGH THE FBI OFFICE.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE NEYS- PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKER, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OR FBI OFFICE.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE NEYS- PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKER, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OR FBI OFFICE. - P- END ACJ FBI SALT LAKE CLR
DB Cooper-4857MR002 SL PLAIN 11:46PM NITEL 12-20-71 BGH
TO
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SAN FRANCISCO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM ST. LOUIS (164-63)
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TO SEATTLE, DEC. SEVENTEEN LAST, AND ST. LOUIS TELCALL AND HITEL 10 SAN FRANCISCO, DEC. TWO LAST. RE SUSPECT FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, MILITARY SERVICE RECORD OF NOT LOCATED NPRC-M, SLMO, BUT AVAILABLE ROSIERS INDICATED
AS OF SEPT. SEVENTYONE ON ACTIVE DUTY ASSIGNED
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISE LOS ANGELES OF ANY INVESTIGATION DESIRED LOS ANGELES DIVISION IN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. P. END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
SAN FRAN AQUÍSES
164-81-1417
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED / FILED DEC 2 0 1971
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DB Cooper-4858
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TO
SAN FRANCISCO
(164-220) VIA WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
(164-81) VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) 1P
NORJAX.
/ FILED DEC 2 0 1971
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DB Cooper-4858
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b6 b7CIR026 VA PLAIN 7:03PM ' 1:28PM HST NITEL 12-20-71 TDC
TO
SAN FRANCISCO
(164-220) VIA WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
(164-81) VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) 1P
NORJAX.
Elim
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL DECEMBER FIFTEEN LAST AND HONOLULU TEL DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT
ADVISED DECEMBER TWENTY INSTANT HE RECALLS TWO COUPLES IN CALIFORNIA TOUR GROUP, BOTH COUPLES IN DAILY ATTENDANCE ON TOUR. COULD NOT DESCRIBE BUT DEFINITELY RECALLS THE NAME. LATER RECEIVED LETTER OF THANKS FROM
SINCE HOTEL EMPLOYEES, HONOLULU, UNABLE TO VERIFY PHYSICAL PRESENCE OTHER THAN REGISTRATION AND TOUR RECORDS, SAN FRANCISCO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY OTHERS ON TOUR WHO CAN VERIFY SUSPECT'S PRESENCE IN HONOLULU DURING PERTINENT PERIOD. END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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TO
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) VIA WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
1
(164-81) VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU (164-85). (P) IP
NORJAK.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL DECEMBER FIFTEEN LAST AND HONOLULU TEL
DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST.
TDC
TO
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) VIA WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
1
(164-81) VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU (164-85). (P) IP
NORJAK.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL DECEMBER FIFTEEN LAST AND HONOLULU TEL
DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST. RE SUSPECT
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ADVISED DECEMBER TWENTY INSTANT HE RECALLS TWO COUPLES IN CALIFORNIA TOUR GROUP, ONE NAMED AND OTHER BOTH COUPLES IN DAILY ATTENDANCE ON TOUR. COULD NOT DESCRIBE BUT DEFINITELY RECALLS THE NAME. LATER, RECEIVED LETTER OF THANKS FROM
SINCE HOTEL EMPLOYEES, HONOLULU, UNABLE TO VERIFY PHYSICAL
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PRESENCE OTHER THAN REGISTRATION AND TOUR RECORDS, SAN FRANCISCO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY OTHERS ON TOUR WHO CAN VERIFY SUSPECT'S PRESENCE IN HONOLULU DURING PERTINENT PERIOD. END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1418
DEC 2 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1000
DB Cooper-486012/16/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297)
FROM :
SAC, PITTSBURGH (164-93) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
HE = INFORMANT.
Re Pittsburgh teletype to the Bureau and Pittsburgh airtel to BAC, Chicago, both dated 12/15/71.
Fuclosed for each receiving office are two contes of an insort reporting the sevien of
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS"
2 - Chicago (Bez 2) 2 - Detroit (104-115) (es) =
Fuclosed for each receiving office are two contes of an insort reporting the sevien of
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS"
2 - Chicago (Bez 2) 2 - Detroit (104-115) (es) = Minneapolis (161-73) (Snos 2 - Seattle (161-81) (Encs 3) ;¿ 2 _ Pittsburgh ms/sis (10)
recidi 16
164-81-1420
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DB Cooper-4864
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10: 43 AM UPGENT 12-21-71 LXL
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LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 2P
MORJAK.
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RE SEATTLE TEL TO SACRAMENTO DECEMBER TWENTY LAST.
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FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, REFERENCED TELETYPE STATED THAT IS A SKY DIVER WHO DOES ACROBATIC PARACHUTING IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS SUSPENDED FROM A PARACHUTE CLUB BECAUSE OF HIS ACROBATICS. IS DESCRIBED FIVE FEET FLEVEN, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, DARK SANDY HAIR, AND RECEDING HAIRLINE. SUPPOSEDLY HE WAS KNOWN TO CALIFORNIA .
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT HE HAS NEITHER SEE" NOR HEARD OF FOR MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT HE HAS NEITHER SEE" NOR HEARD OF FOR MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. STATED THAT HE LAST KNEW TO BE RESIDING IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WHERE HE WAS END PAGE ONE
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€SC 164-5₡
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EMPLOYED BY AN UNKNOWN MOVIE STUDIO AS A STUNT MAN. b6 b7C TRAVELED FREQUENTLY TO PARTICIPATE IN A SKY DIVING CLUB TO WHICH BELONGED.
LOS ANGELES CONTACT LOGICAL SOURCES THAT MIGHT BE FAMILIAR WITH SKY DIVING CLUBS OR STUNT MEN IN AN EFFORT TO. LOCATE
SACRAMENTO WILL CHECK DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CII REGARDING
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END.
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DB Cooper-4866 FD-J02 (REV.3-17-69] 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato
12/9/71
Port Authority Police
Department, La Guardia Airport, Queens, New York, was interviewed and provided the following information:
During the Spring of the year, 1971, two white males appeared at the Eastern Airlines Counter at La Guardia Airport and attempted to purchase a ticket to Miami, Florida.
the following information:
During the Spring of the year, 1971, two white males appeared at the Eastern Airlines Counter at La Guardia Airport and attempted to purchase a ticket to Miami, Florida. The ticket agent became suspicious of the credit card used by these men and attempted to stall them. When the two men realized that a problem had arisen, they departed the ticket counter leaving behind their baggage.
The property left behind by these two men became the property of the Port Authority Police Department and was subsequently opened and searched. Located in this baggage were the following personnel items:
1. Resume of
2. Newspaper clipping from the San Diego Union,
dated
3. Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times, dated
4. Doctors certificate in the name of dated
5. An envelope addressed to
Palmdale, California.
6. An insurance policy under the name
7. Four copies of a letter from
Glendale,
California, to
8. Letter from
Glendale, california, dated
9. A note written on the stationery of the New York Hilton Hotel
On 12/1/71 01 Queens, New York
File #
164-627
LO
by SA GEORGE VAN NOSTRAND / PC
Doto dictated
12/3/12 2
This document contains neither recommendations nos
A note written on the stationery of the New York Hilton Hotel
On 12/1/71 01 Queens, New York
File #
164-627
LO
by SA GEORGE VAN NOSTRAND / PC
Doto dictated
12/3/12 2
This document contains neither recommendations nos conclusions of the FBI. Il Is the property of the FBI and is tosnad to your] Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
164-81- 1422 DB Cooper-4867
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10. A sales receipt from Plaza Television Center, 12722 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, California.
11. A drawing of a parachute.
12. Sports Parachutes Log Book,
13. Personal letters addressed
14. Five letters regarding the candidacy of
15. TWO business cards from San Fernando, California.
16. business card for
Sun Valley, California.
17. A personal note on the stationery of the Hotel Mc Alpin.
18. Two personal notes with phone numbers.
19. Two 8 x 10 black and white photographs.
20. Thirty black and white photographs of various sizes.
21. Six color slides (35mm) .
22. Fifty-six colored photographs of various sizes.
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23. A package containing 12 colored negatives.
24. A package containing 64 colored negatives.
Fifty-six colored photographs of various sizes.
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23. A package containing 12 colored negatives.
24. A package containing 64 colored negatives.
25. A ribbon for contestant 1970 APC winter invitational.
provided the above items to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for their use.
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DB Cooper-4868FD-302 [REV. 3-17-69]
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dáte
12/8/71
Magazine b6 b7C
Management Company, Incorporated, when contacted regarding a four page article for publication submitted by
provided the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) the article along with the certified envelope and a letter from o that Company. He stated it would be necessary to return the article along with the other items because it was customary to return unrequested articles for application to the individual who had submitted them.
164-81-1423
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On 12/3/71
Manhattan, New York
File #
NY 164-627
by SA
nk
Date dictated
12/6/71
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This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI. H to the property of the FBI and as tooned to yor agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
H to the property of the FBI and as tooned to yor agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-4869FD-302 (REV, 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/16/71
Mr.
"New York Times," 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, made available an envelope postmarked December 11, 1971, which enclosed a carbon copy of a letter mailed by a D.B. COOPER, Mr. advised the letter indicated COOPER was involved in the extortion of Northwest Airlines. This letter had been received by his newspaper on the morning of December 15, 1971.
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164-81-1424
12/15/71 -* New York, New York
FO+ + NY 764-627 XDD
OFF . . 1471
by SA- THOMAS-J. HARRINGTON, JR./110
Date dictated
12/16/72
PAS
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned your agency: # and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
DB Cooper-487012/16/71
AIRTEL
Sub1 30
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TO:
DIRECTOR, YBI (164-2111)
(ATT: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION)
FROM :
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
Sul: X
Enclosed for LFPS is one
# and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
DB Cooper-487012/16/71
AIRTEL
Sub1 30
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TO:
DIRECTOR, YBI (164-2111)
(ATT: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION)
FROM :
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
Sul: X
Enclosed for LFPS is one envelope and a carbon copy of a letter received by "The New York Times' on 12/15/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are eight copies of an PD 302 pertaining to other items previously forwarded to Seattle .12/2/71, and eight copies of Fressercertaine.Mitsalgtype.+166 66o anal eure and eight copies of FD 302 pertaining to article. b6 b7c
LEADO!
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
FBI LTPS requested to examine enclosed letter and anvelope for latent fingerprints and comparison with UNSUB aka D. B. COOPER.
ARATTLE
I AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will consider dissemthatin of the composite watch of unsus to Raleigh coupon redemption centers in Seattle-Portland ares noting that UNSURYS description indicated he smoked Raleigh cigarettes which include premium coupons. ARMED AND DALLAUD
3 - Bureau (Encla.2) 2- Seattle (Encle.AG) 1 - New York
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DB Cooper-4871 FD-36 (Rev.
AG) 1 - New York
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COUGHIFD INDEXED
DFC 1 31971 FBI'- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4871 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/18/71
Transmit the following In
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re suspect
RePXtel to Bureau, 12/2/71. Enclosed for Seattle are two photographs of referenced suspect.
IA (12) CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
@ - Seattle (Encl .- 2). .. 2 - Phoenix
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION CSA FPMR (n CFA) 107-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVE MENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
JSD : klb
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DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
JSD : klb
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4873Your hijacker - A "smoke jumper" probably, whose I.D. might be in the personnel files of District 6, U.S.D. Ag, Portland. A person probably who had done some jumping, fits the general description, and was seen in company of a person who claimed to have piloted a 727 on several missions to drop "personnel and supplies" and who had jumped from a 727 "in training we all jumped. It was a hell of a thrill, " who could have inadvertently or deliberately given the technical information. He, the pilot, would have to have been an employe of the C. I.A. or one of its private companies. To have known "smoke jumpers" he might also have flown for the USDA during fire season.
When I first saw the sketch of the hijacker, my reaction was "I have seen that man. " Then I said aloud, "impossible.
When I first saw the sketch of the hijacker, my reaction was "I have seen that man. " Then I said aloud, "impossible." But on later recall, I believe yes - it fits the pattern.
Flight 45, Northwest 727, Monday, September 13. "The Pilot" got on at Miles City. Stewardess put a "Seattle" pin on the back of the seat. He did not occupy the seat after Missoula, and the stewardess removed the pin after Sand Point.
At either Missoula or Sand Point, four persons got on with this "pilot, " who caused quite a commotion by their identical dress. The man directly behind me objected violently, and asked "what the hell's going on." And that is when I am sure I looked into a face similar to the one in the sketch, as he replied -
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DB Cooper-4874"knock it off. We each purchased one seat - and that's all you bought. " One of the others murmured a word which I thought might be "paratroopers" but probably was "smoke jumpers. " The man apologized.
The voice was about two to three notes below normal. Even and pleasant. And even the words, "knock it off" had no rasp or harshness.
The voice was about two to three notes below normal. Even and pleasant. And even the words, "knock it off" had no rasp or harshness.
The costumes were totally black. Leather or shiny plastic. The coats hung from shoulders to knees, straight without any form fit. The caps were a half-kepi. Instead of a bill the right edge was twisted into an upright piece in the middle of the forehead.
All wore the type glasses in the sketch. At the hinge, the earpiece was wide, but of a lacy pattern. No part of the eye visible.
Two of them sat in the back seat left. The "pilot: said to the others to come up front, and he would "arrange" so they could sit together, and talk. So I got a height comparison. The pilot about 5' 10". The next one 6' 1" or 6' 2" and slim, slim. The third man 5' 11" or 6', and broader.
Questions ---
1. Is there a military specialty center, or hospital at Sand Point - for either survival training, jumping or recuperation?
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DB Cooper-48752. I am tolo there is no Dept. of Ag. smoke jumpers camp at Sand Point, but there are at least four in Montana and Idaho, all of whose personnel records are at Portland.
smoke jumpers camp at Sand Point, but there are at least four in Montana and Idaho, all of whose personnel records are at Portland.
3. I think I recall an article on Smoke Jumpers, where it described the outlandish costumes some units adopted.
4. If the C.I.A. or its companies used a 727 for personnel drops why keep it classified information? If they have, the Chinese intelligence would certainly have known it by now. How many pilots or jumpers have returned to private life?
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DB Cooper-4877Your hijacker - A "smoke jumper" probably, whose I.
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DB Cooper-4877Your hijacker - A "smoke jumper" probably, whose I.D. might be in the personnel files of District 6, U.S.D. Ag, Portland. A person probably who had done some jumping, fits the general description, and was seen in company of a person who claimed to have piloted a 727 on several missions to drop "personnel and supplies" and who had jumped from a 727 "in training we all jumped. It was a hell of a thrill, " who could have inadvertently or deliberately given' the technical information. He, the pilot, would have to have been an employe of the C.I.A. or one of its private companies. To have known "smoke jumpers" he might also have flown for the USDA during fire season.
When I first saw the sketch of the hijacker, my reaction was I have seen that man." Then I said aloud, "impossible." But on later recall, I believe yes - it fits the pattern.
Flight 45, Northwest 727, Monday, September 13. "The Pilot" got on at Miles City. Stewardess put a "Seattle" pin on the back of the seat.
Flight 45, Northwest 727, Monday, September 13. "The Pilot" got on at Miles City. Stewardess put a "Seattle" pin on the back of the seat. He did not occupy the seat after Missoula, and the stewardess removed the pin after Sand Point.
At either Missoula or Sand point, four persons got on with this "pilot, " who caused quite a commotion by their identical dress. The man directly behind me objected violently, and asked what the hell's going on. " And that is when I am sure I looked into a face similar to the one in the sketch, as he replied -
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DB Cooper-4878"knock it off. We each purchased one seat - and that's all you bought. ". One of the others murmured a word which I thought might be "paratroopers" but probably was "smoke jumpers." The man apologized.
The voice was about two to three notes below normal. Even and pleasant. And even the words, "knock it off" had no rasp or harshness.
The, costumes were totally black. Leather or shiny plastic. The coats hung from shoulders to knees; straight without any form fit. The caps were a half-kepi.
Leather or shiny plastic. The coats hung from shoulders to knees; straight without any form fit. The caps were a half-kepi. Instead of a bill the right edge was twisted into an upright piece in the middle of the forehead. All wore the type glasses in the sketch. At the hinge, the earpiece was wide, but of a lacy pattern. No part of the eye visible.
Two of them sat in the back seat left. The "pilot: said to the others to come up front, and he would "arrange" so they could sit together, and talk. So I got a height comparison. The pilot about 5' 10". The next one 6' 1" or 6' 2" and slim, slim. The third man 5' 11" or 6', and broader.
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1. Is there a military specialty center, or hospital at Sand Point - for either survival training, jumping or recuperation?
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DB Cooper-48792. I am told there is no Dept. of Ag. smoke jumpers camp at Sand Point, but Were are at least four in Whtana and Idaho, all of whose personnel records are at Portland.
3. I think I recall an article on Smoke Jumpers, where it described the outlandish costumes some units adopted.
I think I recall an article on Smoke Jumpers, where it described the outlandish costumes some units adopted.
4. If the C. I.A. or its companies used a 727 for personnel drops why keep it classified information? If they have, the Chinese intelligence would certainly have known it by now. How many pilots or jumpers have returned to private life?
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Supt. of Stewardesses, Northwest Quent. Seattle - Tacoma airport, Ww
Could you establish who was the stewardess for the rear section (a blonde) for flight 45- Minus to Seattle, Monday, Sept 13, and see if she can recollect- or recognize persone mentioned, or have seating arrangements with names and destinations? I believe - granny av it sounds - that there were persons aboard who could throw light on your recent hughjacking ! I sat en seat
at miles City, the stewardess stuck a Seattle pin in the seat next to mine. Since a passenger got off at Miles City this man sat in the aule seat. about 5'10', well built , over 30.
Between Great Falls and Missoula, this maus toll he he had flown a 727 for the "military" dropping "personnel
Between Great Falls and Missoula, this maus toll he he had flown a 727 for the "military" dropping "personnel and supplies in places otherwise inaccessible , He said " we had all jumped in training "and " St wee" a hell of a thrill".
I said: Thailand. Hegunned and sud, complexe like that. ( Q. I. A . trains in Taiwan ) He said he had not been able to get a jot as a pilot commercially on a 727 because her didn't have enough flying hours.
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Boeing tells me there are no 727's in the military inventing. That there are no flight training manuals ou fles and speed for " personnel" drops, and that the listings of the C.I. a (Central Intelligence agency) and its two private firms are classified informations and they do not have it.
But this man said he had piloted for jumping- and jumped. Do your loading sheets show her was sold a ticket at Miles City, to Seattle- Sept 13, 00 ou a return?
Do your loading sheets show her was sold a ticket at Miles City, to Seattle- Sept 13, 00 ou a return? Does it show as name? This name might be checked for a pilots licence.
2. The real howler ..
When I saw the sketch of the he-jasker, I really did a double-take, but it took a bet to know why. This "pilot" got off the plane at Sandpoint, Idaho. He got back on with 4 ( four) persone all dressed identically in black outfits and the same goggles as the sketch. It caused as few comments about. The jackets were all shiny black plastic on leather and to the knees. Two of the new sat in the backraw, across the aisle. The "pilot" told the other two to come forward with ham , and he would arrange"so they could set together. If the "pilot" was 5'10", the man who followed hem was 6 " os 6 - 2 . And then - at least the coat was not full , The second man was about 6'.
after the plane took off, the stewardess came back and took the Seattle fin of the seat next to mine.
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I believe the news had gone into the forward section of the plane.
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I believe the news had gone into the forward section of the plane. Down the stewardess remencher getting them seated together?
What military installation is at Sandpoint, Idaho? Paratroopers?
a man who filated a 727 to drop personnel, talking to any paratrooper as casually as he did me, could pass on information how to fly a dres.
The F. B. I. hav no casual access to C.D.a. personnel files. If I had a name, tcould get verification just as easily through Senator Jackson as they could. In fact, they probably wouldn't even ask the national security council to clear them to ask - unless all through that territory the man has told the same story .. Curiosity killed the cat , who had nine lives. I have lost enough of mine through curiousity, I should know enough not to asks , But Iam.
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Sounds pretty for out to me and I suppose by this time you have a wastelacked full of such letters from amateur sleuths. However I'll send it along to you. If there is anything that sounds interesting at all, I suppose we
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Sounds pretty for out to me and I suppose by this time you have a wastelacked full of uch letters from amateur sleuthe However Il send it aling to you If there is anything Pet sounds interesting at all, I suppose we would reconstruct the flight and recurrent the Lewanderer that this gentleman is referring to
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I have your note of December 9, 1971, together with the enclosure.
The same information has appeared in two or three different places.
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Senator Henry A .. Jackson,,. Senate Office Bidg.,,. Washington, D.C ..
Suse return to SENATOR HENRY M. JACKSON
Dear Senator Jackson ::
Your staff may scream not to touch this request with. a ten. foot pole,, but as a former prosecutor you might have an answer forthcoming ..
Ask the C.f.A .. (Central Intelligence Agency)) if they: or any of their operating companies have ever trained pilots,, personnel to fly, Boing 2727's in low level flight dropping personell and supplies in other inaccessible places ..
Ask them how many pilots they have thus trained ??
Ask them how many of these men have returned to private life?
Ask them how many pilots they have thus trained ??
Ask them how many of these men have returned to private life?"
Ask them if they ever used these places to drop- Taiwan personnel over south China?"
This has to do with the $200,,000 hi jacking of a 727 ...
In Seot .. on a 727 Northwest Orient flight from Minneapolis to Seattle,, with a seat partner from Miles City To Missoula,. who said he had flown a 727 "for the military"! and madenumerous low level' drops of personnel and supplies. Had he ever jumped from a 727?" "Yes, we all had to jump.in training .. It was a hell of a thrill.""
But Boeing'e P.R .. man fairly screamed- there hasn't been, a single 727 in the military inventory .. There hasn't been a single military pilot trained in a 727,, nor have they ever been used in jump school .. No,, there has never been a flight manual prepared,. telling how. to set flaps for jumps. If the military hadiver used such a program,, we would have had a screaming headline and a full page story with pictures .
If the military hadiver used such a program,, we would have had a screaming headline and a full page story with pictures ...
At Sandpoint,, Idaho,. this "pilot""got back on the plane with four identically dressed men,, whom I believe were U.S. D.A .. "'smoke jumpers"" . Two of them sat across the aisle, and the other two went forward where the pilot said he could arrange for them to set together and talk .. One of them fits the height -. 6'-1"""to 6'-2"". and slim .. And I was looking into his face when they discussed seating arrangements ..
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Senator Henry A. . Jackson,,. Senate Office Bldg ... Washington,, D.C ...
Dear Senator Jackson ::
case return to SENATOR HENRY M. JACKSON
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Dear Senator Jackson ::
case return to SENATOR HENRY M. JACKSON
Your staff may scream not to touch this request with. a ten foot pole,, but as a former prosecutor yow might have an answer forthcoming ..
Ask the C. F.A .. (Central Intelligence Agency)) if they or any of their operating companies have ever trained pilots,, personnel to fly Boing 2727's in low level flight dropping personell and supplies in other inaccessible places ..
Ask them how many-pilots they have thus trained ??
Ask them how many of these men have returned to private life?"
Ask them if they ever used these places to drop- Taiwan personnel' over south China?"
This has to do with the $200,,000 hijacking of a 727 ...
In Sept .. on a 727 Northwest Orient flight from Minneapolis to Seattle,, with a seat partner from Miles City To Missoula,, who said he had flown a 727 "for the military" and madenumerous low level' drops of personnel and supplies. Had he ever jumped from a 727?" "Yes, we all had to jump.in training .. It was a hell of a thrill.
Had he ever jumped from a 727?" "Yes, we all had to jump.in training .. It was a hell of a thrill.""
But Boeing's P.R .. man fairly screamed- there hasn''t been. a single 727 in the military inventory .. There hasn't been a single military pilot trained in a 727,. nor have they ever been used in jump school .. No,, there has never been a flight manual prepared,. telling how to set flaps for jumps. If the military hadever used such a program,, we would have had & screaming headline and a full page story with pictures ..
At Sandpoint,. Idaho,. this "pilot""got back on the plane with four identIcally dressed mon,, whom I' believe were U.S. D.A .. "smoke jumpers"! . Two of them sat across the aisle, and the other two went forward where the pilot said he could arrange for them to set together and talk .. One of them fits the height -. 6'LI"" to 6'-2";, and slim .. And I was looking into his face when they discussed seating arrangements .. 164-81-1430
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I' believe the man's story .. And if the C. I.A .. or Taiwan ever flew a. 727 in: southeast Asia,. the Chinese intelligence would have known about it .. So why hide the story from theINDEXED American public?" FILED
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STUART SYMINGTON, MO. HENRY M. JACKSON, WASH SAM J. ERVIN, JR. R.C. HOWARD W. CALIGN, NEV. THOMAS J. MCINTYRE, NHL HARRY F. PYRO, JR., VA. HAROLD E. HUGHES, IOWA LLOYD BENTSEN, TOL
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Alnited State's Senate COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 December 14, 1971
Congressional Liaison Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Sir:
The enclosed is respectfully submitted to you for every proper consideration. Please provide me with a report in duplicate, and return the enclosure to me with your response.
20530
Dear Sir:
The enclosed is respectfully submitted to you for every proper consideration. Please provide me with a report in duplicate, and return the enclosure to me with your response.
Sincerely yours, Himpaulin Henry M. Jacuson, U.S.S.
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The enclosed is respectfully submitted to you for every proper consideration. Please provide me with a report in duplicate, and return the enclosure to me with your response.
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Dear Sir:
The enclosed is respectfully submitted to you for every proper consideration. Please provide me with a report in duplicate, and return the enclosure to me with your response.
Sincerely yours, Himpaulin
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My dear Senator:
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Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover
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NO RECORD FOR LOCATED FORT BAKER, SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA, OR AT SIXTH ARMY HEADQUARTERS, SAN FRANCISCO. ALSO NO RECORD LOCATED FOR HIM AT POST LOCATER OR THROUGH INQUIRY AT COMPANY A THIRD BATTALION THIRD BRIGADE FORT ORD, CALIFORNIA.
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SAC, DALLAS (164-191) , SAC, Kansas City (164-80) , SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) , SAC, MIAMI (164-552) , SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) , SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) , & SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) .
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FOR THE INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, UNSUB IN THIS MATTER ADVISED STEWARDESS WHEN SHE IN- QUIRED CONCERNING HIS REASON FOR HIJACKING THE PARTICULAR FLIGHT INVOLVED, THAT THE REASON FOR THE HIJACKING WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE, NOT AGAINST NORTHWEST AIRLINES, BUT THAT AIRPLANE HAPPENED TO BE QUOTE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE . RIGHT TIME. UNQUOTE.
STATED THAT SHE FELT UNSUB DISPLAYED A GOOD TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF FLYING IN GENERAL, AS WELL AS OF THE PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT INVOLVED, ALTHOUGH SHE HAD TO SHOW HIM HOW TO LOWER THE REAR STAIRWAY ON THE AIRCRAFT. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, IT WOULD APPEAR THAT UNSUB COULD HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AS A PILOT OR FLIGHT OFFICER OR POSSIBLY HAVE TRIED FOR SUCH EMPLOYMENT AND BEEN TURNED DOWN.
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IN DESOTO COUNTY, MISS., HAS NOW MOVED ITS LOCATION TO COVINGTON, TENNESSEE.
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MEMPHIS AT MEMPHIS AND COVINGTON, TENNESSEE. HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS. AIRMAIL COPY MAILED TO SEATTLE. END.
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Special Agent in Charge
CFO : 1972 0 - 1NRØØ4 HO PLAIN 2:45 PM URGENT 12-21-71 IRV
TO DIRECTOR 164-21!1 SEATTLE 164-81 PORTLAND 164-41 FROM HOUSTON 164-118 3 PAGES
LNU
NORJAX .
RE SUSPECT (L NU ) .
FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS SOURCE ADVISES THAT HE RECENTLY
BY INDIVIDUAL NAMED DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, AGE TWENTY-EIGHT TO THIRTY YEARS, FIVE FEET FOUR INCHES, b6 b7c
ONE SIXTY-FIVE LBS., BLOND HAIR. LOCAL WARRANT FOR CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DUE TO THEFT.
STATES HE HAS DETERMINED THAT FLEW TO PORT-
LAND, OREGON, WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY POSSIBLY CARRYING
IS BELIEVED BY TO BE DESERTER
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164-81-1436
SEARCHED_ INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED. 2 DEC 2 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4899 HO 164-118
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FROM ARMY AIRBORNE UNIT UNKOWN BASE.
2 DEC 2 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4899 HO 164-118
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FROM ARMY AIRBORNE UNIT UNKOWN BASE.
HAS CLOSE ASSOCIATE KNOWN TO
(LNU) .
OF FT. HOOD,
TEXAS,
T SAME TIME IN NINETEEN SIXTY-FOUR.
MADE NUMEROUS SPORT JUMPS FROM
REAR OF MILITARY EQUIVALENT TO NORJAK PLANE. JUMPS WERE MADE
FROM REAR DOOR IN EXACTLY SAME MANNER AS UNSUB IN INSTANT MAT- TER. ALSO MADE NUMEROUS NIGHT JUMPS.
(LNU) AS BEING WHITE MALE, OLIVE COMPLEXION, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE SEVENTY-FIVE LBS., WELL EDUCATED, CHAIN SMOKER, AGE THIRTY-FIVE TO FORTY, EX- CELLENT SKY DIVER FROM MID WEST.
DESCRIBED
MADE AVAILABLE GROUP PHOTO OF FT. HOOD
HOUSTON HAVING SAME ENLARGED AND RE- · PRODUCED AND WILL FORWARD TO APPROPRIATE OFFICES WHEN RECEIVED.
ALSO STATED THAT
IS FROM ARMSVILLE, OREGON, AND
THERE, NAME UNKOWN, AT TELEPHONE NUMBER
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IN PORTLAND, OREGON AT TELEPHONE NUMBER
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SHOWN COMPOSITE OF UNSUB AND FEELS IT WOULD BEAR PEMARKABLE LIKENESS TO (LNU) AFTER HAVING AGED SIX OP SEVEN YEARS.
HO 164-113
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IN PORTLAND, OREGON AT TELEPHONE NUMBER
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SHOWN COMPOSITE OF UNSUB AND FEELS IT WOULD BEAR PEMARKABLE LIKENESS TO (LNU) AFTER HAVING AGED SIX OP SEVEN YEARS.
POPTLAND AT PORTLAND AND ARMSVILLE, OREGON: CONTACT
AT LISTED TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND AT-
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TEMPT TO DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS. ALSO ATTEMPT TO
DETERMINE IF
HOUSTON WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH TO CONTINUE
EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY
CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS .
END
RECD TWO VAB FBI SEATTLE CLP
DB Cooper-4901 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 17
$010-100-03
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	DATE: 12/4/71
FROM	: SRA THOMAS J. MANNING (Longview RA)	Sufe E.
SUBJECT:	UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle	X-agente doing Searches

An extensive search in captioned case was initiated on November 25, 1971 Which was contin ued under sometimes extremely adverse and uncomfortable physical
doing Searches

An extensive search in captioned case was initiated on November 25, 1971 Which was contin ued under sometimes extremely adverse and uncomfortable physical conditions until December 3, 1971. Long hours were the normal thing anda full Saturday and Sunday of work took place on November 27 and 28, 1971. An extensive ground search was conducted on December 2, 1971 im extremely wet, hazardous and uncomfortable conditions.
I feel that the efforts of the below listed Special Agents who were involved in the above activity were noteworthy in that their accomplishments were extremely productive in running down current information in a professional, well organized and competent manner. Their attention to detail and desire to accomplish as much as possible in the shortest time reflects most favorably on them as Bureau agents. The writer wishes to commend each of the agents listed below for a job well done:
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SA SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
personal ifed
(1) TJM/
164-81-1437
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DB Cooper-4902OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION SSA FAMA (1) (FR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE December 21, 1971
TO :
FILE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC J.
10 MAY 1842 EDITION SSA FAMA (1) (FR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE December 21, 1971
TO :
FILE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
RE
SUSPECT
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of the Boeing Company, telephone called on December 21, 1971, and advised that in response to a letter we had written to the Boeing Company, he recalls having a working for him who he fired in 1962 or 1963 for unbecoming conduct. He said that bears a very strong resemblance to the hijacker, had a swarthy complexion, had either a glass eye or a cocked eye, was a pilot and a motorcycle rider. He endeavored to locate his file but was unable to do so. For some strange, inexplainable reason, it has apparently disappeared.
I told him I would have an Agent contact him in the immediate future concerning this matter.
should be contacted in person and this matter discussed with him in detail. Further, an effort should be made through the Boeing Company to locate file so it may be reviewed. 1
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2 - Seattle JEM/cjw (2)
Boeing on vacation 12/23/71 to 1/3/72 grosse
q
Boring records requested 12-22-71
glor Records again requested 1-12-12
1
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2 - Seattle JEM/cjw (2)
Boeing on vacation 12/23/71 to 1/3/72 grosse
q
Boring records requested 12-22-71
glor Records again requested 1-12-12
5010-100 Lead
164-81-1438 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 122 FILED DEC2 1971
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4903NR 006 LV PLAIN 935 PM NITEL 12-20-71 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
SUB- M e
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE TEL CONCERNING PUBLISHING ARTICLE ADVISING OF AVAILABILITY OF RANSOM LIST. NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, CONTACTED, 
CONCERNING POSSIBILITY OF PUBLISHING AN ARTICLE. SUCH AN ARTICLE WILL BE PUBLISHED AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME.
NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS ONLY CONTACTED SINCE THESE ARE THE ONLY LARGE METROPOLITAN AREA IN THIS STATE AND. PAVE . STATEWIDE COVERAGE. END TIM FBI SEATTL
for Daily TT &
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164-81-138
SEARCHED INDEXED
UCRIALITTO ALTO DEC 20 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
3 f
BACK-
DB Cooper-4904 FD-26.(Rov: 5-22-64)
CO
FBI Date: 12/20/71
Transmit the following in
SUB
(Type in plaintext or code)
5
Via
TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC,
(Rov: 5-22-64)
CO
FBI Date: 12/20/71
Transmit the following in
SUB
(Type in plaintext or code)
5
Via
TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE
WEST COAST OFFICES WERE REQUESTED TODAY TO:
ONE, CONTACT ALL INFORMANTS; TWO, REVIEW BANK
ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAM WHERE NORJAK UNSUB COULD BE A SUSPECT;
THREE, CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATIONS AND REQUEST THEY CIRCULARIZE
TO BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS TO ALERT THEIR
EMPLOYEES TO ANY LARGE DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR
UNUSUAL SAFE DEPOSIT ACTIVITY; FOUR, ARRANGE FOR PUBLICATION
LIST OF
IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE FACT THAT THE/RANSOM BILLS ARE
AVAILABLE TO THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, BANKS, AND FBI
OFFICES, TO CHECK SUSPECTED TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS.
SEATTLE ALSO HAS REQUESTED FIELD OFFICES COVERING HEADQUARTERS OF MAJOR U.S. AIRLINES TO CONTACT THE AIRLINES S. TO DEVELOP ANY LIKELY SUSPECTS AMONG THEIR PERSONNEL OR APPLICANTS, WHO MIGHT FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE UNSUB NOTING THAT HE TOLD STEWARDESS THE REASON FOR HIJACKING WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE.
TO DEVELOP ANY LIKELY SUSPECTS AMONG THEIR PERSONNEL OR APPLICANTS, WHO MIGHT FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE UNSUB NOTING THAT HE TOLD STEWARDESS THE REASON FOR HIJACKING WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE.
CEF : JSD : PRB : DJS/k1b (2)
164-81-1440
Approved:
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Sent 10 M Per Bg 729 DB Cooper-4905
&
Special Agent in Charge
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FBI
Date:
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(Type in plaintext or code)
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(Priority)
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SEATTLE HAS COMPLETED ITS SEARCH BY AIRCRAFT, AUTOMOBILE AND ON FOOT OF AN AREA WHICH HAS THUS FAR BEEN CONSIDERED THE PRIME DROP AREA BASED ON NWA EVALUATION OF FLIGHT RECORDER AND OTHER DATA.
NO ADDITIONAL SEARCH OF THIS AREA IS PLANNED UNTIL NWA HAS CONCLUDED ITS TEST TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE OSCILLATION NOTED BY PILOT.
IN OREGON, SEARCH ALSO HAS BEEN CONCLUDED THROUGH THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND THE COOPERATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES THROUGHOUT THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY. THE SOUTHERN PART OF OREGON IS MOUNTAINOUS AS IS THE NORTHERN PART OF CALIFORNIA AND SUITABLE ONLY FOR AIRCRAFT SEARCH AT LEAST IN VIEW OF THE PRESENT INFORMATION. LAS VEGAS HAS COMPLETED ITS SEARCH MOTOR BOTH BY/VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT.
THE SOUTHERN PART OF OREGON IS MOUNTAINOUS AS IS THE NORTHERN PART OF CALIFORNIA AND SUITABLE ONLY FOR AIRCRAFT SEARCH AT LEAST IN VIEW OF THE PRESENT INFORMATION. LAS VEGAS HAS COMPLETED ITS SEARCH MOTOR BOTH BY/VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT.
THE BUREAU WILL BE KEPT FULLY INFORMED AS TO OF CONTACTS WITH NWA RESULTS/CONCERNING TESTS.
Approved: Or
Sent M Per DB Cooper-4906
Special Agent in ChargeAREA CODE 509 TELEPHONE 997.3324
JOHN L. REEDER ATTORNEY AT LAW POST OFFICE BOX 247 TWISP, WASHINGTON 98856
December 6, 1971
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 - 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Attention: SA
Re:
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to my telephone conversation with agent of this morning I am forwarding herewith the following:
1. Passport issued by United States of America to with issue date September 8,
1965.
No identification of
2. Photo photo available.
You may use these instruments for as long as necessary but we would like to have them returned when they have served your purposes.
If by chance should be the subject you are seeking I, on behalf of my client, Twisp, Washington, would like to be advised and would also hope to be able to interview him as to our problems when apprehended.
If by chance should be the subject you are seeking I, on behalf of my client, Twisp, Washington, would like to be advised and would also hope to be able to interview him as to our problems when apprehended.
Very-truly yours, Spun L. Lecler
JOHN L. REEDER
JLR: th
Enclosures (2) - as noted
-144# 164-8/ Sub.72
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERINSIZED FILED. DEC 2 01971 FBI -SEATTLE Ros.
DB Cooper-4907
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UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON
GEORGE-C.MARSHALL
STATESMAN
GEORGE CHAKSILD
STATESMAN
SOLDIERY
NA
20 UNTIED STATES
20%
GUINTIED STATES
CERTIFIED
No 886177 MAIL
Attn: SA
FBI -- SEAFILE
DEC 2 01971
3
1
0
16.4-8
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 - 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
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DB Cooper-4908Simp 130
:R732 4A PLAIN 7: 19PM URGENT 12-21-71 TJT TO LAS VEGAS (164-69) SEATTLE (164-81) POPTLAND (164-41) FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) IP MORJAK.
PE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL DECEMBER EIGHT SUBMITTING ENVELOPE AND ACCOMPANYING MESSAGE. NO LATENT PRINTS DEVELOPED. CONFIRMING.
ONG VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
que
164-81-1442
SEARCHED INDEXES SERIALIZED /11L FILED 3 DEC 2 ₺ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 2
DB Cooper-490912/21/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
ONG VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
que
164-81-1442
SEARCHED INDEXES SERIALIZED /11L FILED 3 DEC 2 ₺ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 2
DB Cooper-490912/21/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

Sul-A.
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Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle dated 11/30/71.
Being returned to Sacramento under separate cover is the opaque polyethylene bag forwarded to Seattle.
The bag was closely examined by appropriate maintenance and management personnel at Northwest Airlines and they have advised that it is not any part of their plane.
The bag is being returned at your request.
3 - Sacramento (Encl 1) (1 - package) (2)
Seattle (164-81) (164-81-Sub G) CBF :k1b (5)
PHU
See Ser 164-81-324 P.2
50% 1183
Dy
176164 12/27/21 gw: as Place Ser # on Imalex caul "POLYATHLENE BAG"
DB Cooper-4910 164-81-1443^R 005 MP PLAIN
+5:31 PM NITEL 12/21/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR'
SEATTLE
(164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
Sul XI 1
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
MORJAK
X-afilinas X- YWA-
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER
176164 12/27/21 gw: as Place Ser # on Imalex caul "POLYATHLENE BAG"
DB Cooper-4910 164-81-1443^R 005 MP PLAIN
+5:31 PM NITEL 12/21/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR'
SEATTLE
(164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
Sul XI 1
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
MORJAK
X-afilinas X- YWA-
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER TWENTY, LAST. MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION IS CONTINUING REVIEW OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL RECORDS. EARLY EMPHASIS OF REVIEW WAS ON NORTHWEST EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A BACKGROUND IN THE PORTLAND AND SEATTLE AREAS. FILE REVIEW HAS NOT BEE RESTRICTED TO PILOTS OR PILOT APPLICANTS, BUT TO ALL MALE EMPLOYEES. PENDING. END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
FOR DAILY TT:
B
164-81-1444
CLAROKLO BEMALIZED //72 FILED DEB 2/1 1971
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FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4911MP049 WA PLAIN 1145PM
631PM HST NITEL 12/21/71 TDC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) VIA WASHINGTON LOS ANGELES VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) 3P
TORJAX
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO ALBANY, DECEMBER SEVEN LAST. RE SUSPECT (NEW)
(PROTECT), ADVISED THIS DATE GENERALLY FITS DESCRIPTION OF NORJAX SUBJECT.
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OCTOBER, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE SELLING HOUSEHOLD
EFFECTS
SAID
SINCE THEIR DEPARTURE,
CREDIT RECORD, HONOLULU, CONTAIN ADDRESS CALIFORNIA, CITY .NOT LISTED.
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OCTOBER, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE SELLING HOUSEHOLD
EFFECTS
SAID
SINCE THEIR DEPARTURE,
CREDIT RECORD, HONOLULU, CONTAIN ADDRESS CALIFORNIA, CITY .NOT LISTED. ALSO,
ADVISED
END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED ________ INDEXED ___ SERIALIZED MB FILED DEC &A 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4912b6 b7C
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AKRON, OHIO, EMPLOYED NOVEMBER, NINETEEN SIXTYNINE TO JUNE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, LEFT VOLUNTARILY DUE TO ""PERSONAL PROBLEMS". FORWARDING ADDRESS
BORN
CALIFORNIA
AS NEXT OF KIN
CALIFORNIA. THIS PERSON REPLACED AS NEXT OF KIN BY
DESCRIBED BROWN GRAYING
RECEDING CREW CUT HAIR, LIGHT EYES, RUDDY COMPLEXION, DIVORCED, WALKS WITH STOOP,
RECORDS, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, HONOLULU, CHECKED AND
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SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED NINETYFIVE, BROWN HAIR AND EYES, HOME,
CALIFORNIA, MAIL ADDRESS
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
HAS DRIVERS LICENSE WHICH WILL EXPIRE
INDICES HONOLULU NEGATIVE.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4913PAGE THREE
LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, ATTEMPT TO LOCATE b6 b7C
AND ELIMINATE AS SUSPECT. AT CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT
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WHEREABOUTS.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4913PAGE THREE
LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, ATTEMPT TO LOCATE b6 b7C
AND ELIMINATE AS SUSPECT. AT CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT
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WHEREABOUTS.
HONOLULU, WILL CONTACT FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND, FORWARD SAME TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN. PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS WILL CONDUCT OTHER LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO ELIMINATE
SUSPECCT END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4914*P007 BU PLAIN
TIT19 PM 12-21-71 D.
TO
PHOENIX (URGENT)
SEATTLE (NITEL)
FROM BUFFALO (164-46) 4P
MORJAK, 00 SEATTLE
RE
SUSPECT.
DISAPPEARED SUDDENLY FROM ELMIRA, NY AREA MID OCTOBER SEVENTYONE AND RETURNED TO HIS HOME IN NY ABOUT ONE WEEK AGO.
IDENTIFIED AS SUSPECT BY PERSONS IN ELMIRA AREA WITH WHOM HE HAD WORKED ONLY BECAUSE HIS WHEREABOUTS WERE UNKNOWN, HE CLOSELY FIT AVAILABLE DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, AND ACQUAINTANCES BELIEVED HIM CAPABLE OF INSTANT CRIME. INTERVIEWED DEC. TWENTYONE INSTANT AND ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
BECAUSE OF SERIOUS FINANCIAL TROUBLE HE LEFT HIS HOME ON OCT. TWELVE LAST AND DROVE TO LAS VEGAS, NEV., TO REPAY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR LOAN WITH FUNDS HE OBTAINED THRU CASHING FRAUDULENT CHECK JUST BEFORE LEAVING TOWN.
, TO REPAY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR LOAN WITH FUNDS HE OBTAINED THRU CASHING FRAUDULENT CHECK JUST BEFORE LEAVING TOWN. AFTER STAYING IN LAS VEGAS ABOUT ONE AND ONE HALF WEEKS, HE WENT TO PHOENIX, ARIZ., WHERE HE STAYED ANOTHER ONE AND ONE HALF WEEKS BEFORE RETURNING TO LAS VEGAS. HE WAS VERY DISPONDENT BECAUSE OF HIS FINANCIAL STRAITS, HEALTH PROBLEMS AND "DIDN'T GIVE A DAMN:"
HE WAS STAYING AT CAREFREE INW, ARIZONA ON THANKSGIVING NOV. TWENTYFIVE LAST AND BELIEVES HE HAD CHECKED INTO PREVIOUS NIGHT. HE CHECKED OUT ABOUT NOV. TWENTYSIX LIS BILL WITH ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL.
164-81-1446
INDEXED HERMANO JOB FILED 1 ST FDEC 21 1971. PSI . SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-4915 PG TWO
HE DOES NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHERE HE HAD BEEN STAYING IMMED- IATELY PRIOR TO CHECKING INTO CAREFREE INN O'N OR ABOUT THANKS- GIVING BUT IS CERTAIN IT WAS IN THE PROENIX SCOTTSDALE AREA. HE WAS IN AND OUT OF MANY MOTELS DURING HIS TWO MONTHS' ABSENCE FROM HOME AND MAY HAVE BEEN STAYING AT MOTEL SIXTYSIX, PHOENIX JUST BEFORE CHECKING INTO CAREFREE.
HE WAS IN AND OUT OF MANY MOTELS DURING HIS TWO MONTHS' ABSENCE FROM HOME AND MAY HAVE BEEN STAYING AT MOTEL SIXTYSIX, PHOENIX JUST BEFORE CHECKING INTO CAREFREE.
WHILE IN PHOENIX AREA HE SPENT CONSIDERABLE TIME AT NORTH BANK LOUNGE, FIVE ZERO FIVE ZERO NORTH FORTIETH ST., PHOENIX AND BECAME WELL ACQUAINTED WITH ONE (LNU),
AT THAT ESTABLISHMENT, WHOSE HOME TELEPHONE IS HE RECALLS HAVING HAD LUNCH WITH AND
AT CAREFREE INN NOV. TWENTYSIX, LAST AND MAY HAVE SEEN HER NOV. TWENTYFOUR ALSO.
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WHEN QUESTIONED IF HE HAD VISITED ANY AREA OTHER THAN LAS VEGAS AND PHOENIX, STATED SOMETIME IN NOV. LAST HE WENT TO VISIT CALIF., LOCATED IN VERY NORTHERN PART OF STATE, BUT UPON ARRIVAL IN THAT AREA, HE TELEPHONICALLY ASCERTAINED WERE IN LAS VEGAS ON BUSINESS. HE SPOKE WITH
BUT DID NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF.
END PG TWO
DB Cooper-4916PG THREE
HE STAYED AT PONDEROSA INN, REDDING, CALIF. OVERNIGHT NEAR AND THEN DROVE BACK TO PHOENIX, VISITING RENO, NEV. AND LAKE TAHOE, ENROUTE. IS W/M/A, FORTYEIGHT YEARS, DOB AT ELMIRA, NY, SIX FEET, ONE SIX FIVE LBS.
AND LAKE TAHOE, ENROUTE. IS W/M/A, FORTYEIGHT YEARS, DOB AT ELMIRA, NY, SIX FEET, ONE SIX FIVE LBS., MEDIUM BUILD, SWARTHY, ROTUND, DARK COMPLEXION, GREY HAIR PARTED ON'LEFT, FULL SIDEBURNS COMING TO LOWER EAR LEVEN AND EXTENDING INTO CHEEK AREA, HAZEL EYES, ONE YEAR COLLEGE, SSAN
NY. SERVED IN USAF
IN BOMBERS BUT DENIES JUMPING EXPERIENCE. HEAVY SMOKER OF BENSON AND HEDGES FILTER TIP CIGARETTES. FARSIGHTED (TWENTY/EIGHTY UNCORRECTED) AND OWNS PRESCRIPTION SUN- GLASSES AS WELL AS REGULAR EYEGLASSES. WEARING VERY RECENTLY GROWN MUSTACHE. TWELVE INCH OPERATIONAL SCAR RIGHT SIDE. NO ARRESTS KNOWN OR ADMITTED.
FURNISHED SPECIMENS OF SIGNATURE AND POSED' FOR PHOTOS. PHOTOS BEING FURNISHED MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND AND SEATTLE BY AIRTEL.
RETURN TO ELMIRA AREA KNOWN TO ELMIRA PD AND EX- PECTED HE WILL BE ARRESTED ON DEC. TWENTYTWO NEXT ON STATE CHARGES END PG THREE
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DB Cooper-4917 PG FOUR
RE CASHING FORGED CHECK LAST OCT. SEVENTYONE.
INFO CCS BEING FURNISHED SAN FRANCISCO IN EVENT INVESTIGATION AT PHOENIX DOES NOT ELIMINATE AS SUSPECT AND
INFO CCS BEING FURNISHED SAN FRANCISCO IN EVENT INVESTIGATION AT PHOENIX DOES NOT ELIMINATE AS SUSPECT AND INVESTIGATION DESIRED AT REDDING, CALIF .:
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PHOENIX ATTEMPT TO VERIFY PRESENCE IN PHOENIX AREA AT TIME OF HIJACKING. FURTHER IDENTIFY AND INTERVIEW (LNU) RE HER KNOWLEDGE OF ACTIVITIES AND WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD AND TO DETERMINE IF HIS HAIR WAS ALWAYS GREY WHEN SHE KNEW HIM.
AMCCS SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO, MINNEAPOLIS , PORTLAND. UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P. END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4918 DIRECTOR, FBI ATTN: FBI LABORATORY SAG, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK
12/21/71
SUB-130
Enclosed is the original of a letter as well as the envelope in which it was received and made available to the Seattle Office through SEATTLE TIMES, on 12/17/71. Also enclosed for the Bureau is a Xerox copy of the letter and the envelope.
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The Laboratory is requested to make suitable examination of the enclosed letter and then have the Latent Fingerprint Section examine the documents for finger- prints which might be of value.
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The Laboratory is requested to make suitable examination of the enclosed letter and then have the Latent Fingerprint Section examine the documents for finger- prints which might be of value.
The letter was handled at the SEATTLE TIMES newspaper by the following individuals:
VINCE CLAWSON, DOB 5/3/13;
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Elimination prints of the above individuals are not being obtained at this time. 2) Bureau (Encl 4) Seattle CEF:klb
(4)
164-81-14De/ Cooper-4919Bear Editor:
To the Public:
I must ask you, Who in the hell do some of you people think you are, and what the hell do you think you're doing.
I suceeded in pulling off one of the most successful, talked about crimes of today. Then some guy credits himself with the masterpiece and thanks everybody, for their cooperation an hospitality .. Well Damn.it, this is making me look very stupid. These prank letters must stop ....
No one was indangered, the caper was only committed to show the un- believing world that a perfect crime was possible. ( I believe it must be perfect since the F.B. I. are still investigating in the Southern part of Wash).
( I believe it must be perfect since the F.B. I. are still investigating in the Southern part of Wash).
I have notified the F. B. I. asking that they grant me Amnesty. The money will be returned.
NO HARM DONE.
Sincerely,
S. W. L.
Alias,
· David Bartholomew
Copperhead
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¿ 5. Ge
STAL SERVICE AM
14 DEC
5
1971
SeATTle News PAPER MAIN News PAPER
W/ ZI 030
ECATTLE
Seattle, WASHINGTON TIMES CO.
DB CoupeOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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FROM:
SA
៛ TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/21/71 :
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SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT
b6 b7C
On 12/20/71,
Seattle, Washington, telephone number
advised that the unknown subiect's artist's sketch in this case closely resembles
stated that she met
in the 1950's when he was dating some of her girlfriends. He likes to impress people with money, is intelligent and very neat in appearance. In the past, has worked as an automobile salesman but was uncertain of his may have been
current status.
In the past, has worked as an automobile salesman but was uncertain of his may have been
current status. She further added that a paratrooper in the service during the late 50's and early 60's.
b6 b7C
as follows:
Name
Height
51"
Weight
180 pounds
Age
Early 40's Dark
Hair
Complexion Light olive
Eyes
Hazel
ing information concerning
could provide no other identify-
b6 b7C
A check with the current Seattle Telephone Directory reveals a residing at Seattle, Washington, telephone number
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RDM :md) (3)
ROM
Lead
164-81-1448 SEARCHED .......... ... INDEXED SERIAL DO MIELED mg 8 DEC 2 1 1971
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings P
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DB Cooper-4922
0010-10412/21/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT
On 12/20/71, Seattle, Washington, telephone number advised that the unknown subject's artist's sketch in this case closely resembles
stated that she met in the 1950's when he was dating some of her girlfriends. He likes to impress people with money, is intelligent and very neat in appearance.
sketch in this case closely resembles
stated that she met in the 1950's when he was dating some of her girlfriends. He likes to impress people with money, is intelligent and very neat in appearance. In the past, has worked as an automobile salesman but was uncertain of his current status. She further added that may have been a paratrooper in the service during the late 50's and early 60's.
as follows: b6 b7C
Name
Height
61"
Weight 180 pounds
Age Early 40's Dark
Hair
Eyes
Hazel
Complexion Light olive
ing information concerning
could provide no other identify- b6 b7C
A check with the current Seattle Telephone Directory reveals a residing at Seattle, Washington, telephone number
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RDM : md (3)
164-81- 1448
"DB Cooper-4923 28
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFA) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/21/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
122
SUSPECT 1A
12/7/71.
Re Seattle memo of SA-
dated
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
A check with Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on 12/9/71 revealed that
b6
b7C
date of birth had a Washington State Driver's This Driver's License
memo of SA-
dated
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
A check with Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on 12/9/71 revealed that
b6
b7C
date of birth had a Washington State Driver's This Driver's License License which expired on
has never been renewed. was described as living at Seattle, Washington; 6' tall,
175 pounds, and brown eyes.
also had a 1954 Ford, 2-door, registered to him in 1963 bearing Washington State License Plate
Records of the Seattle Police Department, Seattle, Washington, as checked 12/13/71 showed that
b6 b7C
at Holy Cross, Alaska. He was described as being 6'1", tall, 175 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. occupation was listed as
Seattle Police records show three report of complaints made against family trouble. No other arrest record located.
Records of the King County Sheriff's Office, Seattle, Washington as checked on 12/13/71 showed no record identifiable with
b6 b7C
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau, Seattle Washington, as checked on 12/13/71 showed that
has been married twice. Suspect's first wife's
name was
A divorce was granted
b6
His second wife's name was
b7C
A divorce was granted
in 1963 was
and he resided at
employer 164-81-149
Seattle, Washington:
Suspect's first wife's
name was
A divorce was granted
b6
His second wife's name was
b7C
A divorce was granted
in 1963 was
and he resided at
employer 164-81-149
Seattle, Washington:
SEARA-TO INDEXED DEC @1 1971
b6 b7C
5054-10
RDM : ma. (3)Na DM
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings DB Cooper-4924
FROMSE 164-81
Washington State Department
of Employment Security, was contacted on 12/15/71 re
shows no record identifiable with the suspect. A later call by to the advised his office
revealed the suspect's Social Security Number
as
Washington, was contacted on 12/17/71. advised that he does not know and he is in no way related to him.
LEAD :
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will display suspect's photograph as obtained from the Seattle Police Department to appropriate witnesses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-4925SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/21/71
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
122
SUSPECT
Photo IA
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated 12/7/71.
A check with Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on 12/9/71 revealed that b6 b7C
date of birth had a Washington State Driver 's
This Driver's License License which expired on
has never been renewed.
A check with Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on 12/9/71 revealed that b6 b7C
date of birth had a Washington State Driver 's
This Driver's License License which expired on
has never been renewed. was described as living at Seattle, Washington; 6' tall,
175 pounds, and brown eyes. also had a 1954 Ford, 2-door, registered to him in 1963 bearing washington State License Plate
Records of the Seattle Police Department, Seattle, Washington, as checked 12/13/71 showed that b6 b7C
at Holy Cross, Alaska. He was described as being 6'1", tall, 175 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. occupation was listed as
Seattle Police records show three report of complaints made against family trouble. No other arrest record located.
Records of the King County Sheriff's Office, Seattle, Washington as checked on 12/13/71 showed no record identifiable with
b6 b7C
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau, Seattle. Washington, as checked on 12/13/71 showed that has been married twice. Suspect's first wife's
name was on His second Wife's name was
A divorce was granted b6 b7C
A divorce was granted
employer in 1963 was and he Yesided at Seattle, Washington.
Suspect's first wife's
name was on His second Wife's name was
A divorce was granted b6 b7C
A divorce was granted
employer in 1963 was and he Yesided at Seattle, Washington. 164-81-1449
RDM: md (3)
my Ung 1/1
L DB Cooper-4926
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
Washington State Department of Employment Security, was contacted on 12/15/71 re advised his office
shows no record identifiable with the suspect. A later call by to the
revealed the suspect's Social Security Number
as
Washington, was contacted on 12/17/71. advised that he does not know and he is in no way related to him.
LEAD :
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will display suspect's photograph as obtained from the Seattle Police Department to appropriate witnesses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-4927
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7Cb6 ৳7C
MR007 DL PLAIN 515PM NITEL 12-21-71 EBM TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-229) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DALLAS (164-191) (P) 1P
MORJAX.
X- aidinfo X-Brofiff
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER TWENTY LAST. REVIEW OF BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES RECORDS, THIS DATE, WIT
b6 b7C
DEVELOPED ONE SUSPECT. ADVISED OANTIS AIRLINES IN AUSTRALIA, ADVISED HIM DOB
ENGLAND, WAS DISMISSED FROM THEIR AIRLINES IN NINETEEN SEVENTY,
ADVISED OANTIS AIRLINES IN AUSTRALIA, ADVISED HIM DOB
ENGLAND, WAS DISMISSED FROM THEIR AIRLINES IN NINETEEN SEVENTY, FOR MISCONDUCT, AND WAS A SUSPECT IN ONE HALF MILLION DOLLAR ATTEMPTED SWINDLE. FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY CALIFORNIA, AND b6 b7C
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.
MAY TWENTY-
FOUR, LAST, AND LEFT SAME DAY, RETURNING TO ENGLAND. STATED HE
b6 b7C
LEARNED LATER, INTERVIEWED BY SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, AND HE TOLD THEM HE HAD COMPLETED MAY TWENTY- FIVE LAST.
NO- DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE DALLAS.
SAN FRANCISCO, AT. OAKLAND, WILL OBTAIN DESCRIPTION AND PHOTO,
AND IF AVAILABLE, FORWARD SEATTLE, FOR COMPARISON, WITH UNSUB. END
JFK FBI SEATTLE
CLP
Used Daly TT 12-21-71 K
164-81-1450
SEARCHED ..._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 2 PLE M2 DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1820
DB Cooper-4928
b6 b7C 12/21/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
1
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re :
SUSPECT
-
Re Sacramento teletype to Seattle dated 11/26/71.
Being returned barewith is the group photograph which includes suspect.
12/21/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
1
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re :
SUSPECT
-
Re Sacramento teletype to Seattle dated 11/26/71.
Being returned barewith is the group photograph which includes suspect. as made available to the Sacramento Division by the U.S. Forest Service.
has been eliminated as a suspect in this case.
2 - Sacramento (Encl 1). 
(2)- Seattle (164-81) Re 164-81-60
(164-81 Sub 7)
CEP :k1b
(4)
W.C
In
DB Cooper-4929 164-81-1451
?
b6 b7C
b6 b7C 14
1A
b6 b7CARD03 HO PLAIN 2: 40 AM URGENT 12-21-71 IRV
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
WFO 164-69
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM HOUSTON 164-118
NORJAX.
RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C
FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES
LIBERTY, TEXAS, ADVISED ON DECEMBER TWENTY LAST THAT IN JUNE, SEVENTYONE, HE TRANSACTED BUSINESS WITH INDIVIDUAL NAMED WHOSE HOMETOWN IS YAKIMA, WASHINGTON.
IS DESCRIBED BY
AS A FINANCIAL PROMOTER WHO
WAS ALMOST DESTITUTE.
TOLD IN JUNE THAT HE HAD ALSO THAT
HE WAS TRYING TO DO ANYTHING HE COULD TO INSURE THE FINANCIAL WELL BEING OF HIS FAMILY AFTER HE DIED. ALSO THAT HE WAS A FORMER PILOT, PARATROOPER, AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE OFFICER DURING WORLD WAR TWO.
ALSO THAT HE WAS A FORMER PILOT, PARATROOPER, AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE OFFICER DURING WORLD WAR TWO. ALSO TOLD THAT
IN 164-81-1452
END PAGE ONE
SEARCHED -.... INDEXED
3 DEC 21 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4930 -
PAGE TWO
HO 164-118
WASHINGTONTON D.C. ) DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, AGE FORTYFOUR TO FORTYEIGHT, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, DARK HAIR, ONE FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, CHAIN SMOKER. ALSO ADVISED THAT ASSOCIATE OF SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONE
b6 b7C OF
FEELS IS GOOD SUSPECT FOR NORJAK. SHOWN b6 b7C
COMPOSITE PHOTO AND STATES THERE ARE SOME DISTINCT SIMILARITIES TO
LOCAL CREDIT AND CRIMINAL ON AT HOUSTON AND LIBERTY, 'TEXAS, NEGATIVE.
SEATTLE AT YAKIMA, WASHINGTON, CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE AND OBTAIN PHOTO FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. b6 b7C
SAN FRANCISCO AT SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA, CONTACT
AT LISTED PHONE NUMBERS AND DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS.
WFO LOCATE AND DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS. ALSO ATTEMPT TO. OBTAIN PHOTO.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. :
CORRECTION PAGE TWO LINES FIRST WORD SHOULD READ THAT IS LINE 5 TU VAB
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4931 :
:
CORRECTION PAGE TWO LINES FIRST WORD SHOULD READ THAT IS LINE 5 TU VAB
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4931 NR003 HO PLAIN 2:40 AM TIRGENT 12-21-71 IRV
TO DIPECTOR 164-2111 SEATTLE 164-81
WFO 164-69 SAN FRANCISCO FROM HOUSTON 164-11º
NORJAK.
Sub 4-10-24
PE SUSPECT
FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES,
LIBERTY, TEXAS, ADVISED ON DECEMBER TWENTY LAST.
THAT IN JUNE, SEVENTYONE, HE TRANSACTED BUSINESS WITH INDIVIDUAL
NAMED WHOSE HOMETOWN IS YAKIMA, WASHINGTON.
b6 b7C
IS DESCRIBED BY
AS A FINANCIAL PROMOTER WHO
WAS ALMOST DESTITUTE.
TOLD IN JUNE THAT HE HAD
ALSO THAT HE WAS TRYING TO DO ANYTHING HE COULD TO INSURE THE FINANCIAL WELL BEING OF HIS FAMILY AFTER HE DIED. ALSO THAT HE WAS A FORMER PILOT, PARATROOPER, AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE OFFICER DURING WORLD WAR TWO. ALSO TOLD
THAT
END PAGE ONF.
1) Head
164-81-1452
SEARCHED ......... INDEXED ...... SERIALIZE8 221 FILED DEC21 1971
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-4932
b6 b7C
b6 b7CPAGE TWO HO 164-118
WASHINGTONTON D.
SERIALIZE8 221 FILED DEC21 1971
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-4932
b6 b7C
b6 b7CPAGE TWO HO 164-118
WASHINGTONTON D.C.
DESCRIBED 
b7C
AS WHITE MALE, b6 AGE FORTYFOUR TO FORTYEIGHT, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, DARK HAIR, ONE FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, CHAIN SMOKER. ALSO ADVISED THAT ASSOCIATE OF SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONE OF FEELS IS GOOD SUSPECT FOR NORJAK. SHOWN b6 b7C
COMPOSITE PHOTO AND STATES THERE ARE SOME DISTINCT SIMILARITIES TO
İ LOCAL CREDIT AND CRIMINAL ON 1 AT HOUSTON AND LIBERTY, TEXAS, NEGATIVE.
SEATTLE AT YAKIMA, WASHINGTON, CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE AND OBTAIN PHOTO FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. SAN FRANCISCO AT SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA, CONTACT CURRENT WHEREABOUTS.
b6 b7C AT LISTED PHONE NUMBERS AND DETERMINE
WFO LOCATE AND DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS. ALSO ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTO.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
CORRECTION PAGE TWO LINES FIRST WORD SHOULD READ THAT IS LINE 5 TU. VAB FBI .
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
CORRECTION PAGE TWO LINES FIRST WORD SHOULD READ THAT IS LINE 5 TU. VAB FBI .SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4933 1
NNRØ13 WA PLAIN 3:14 PM URGENT 12-21-71 GXC IO PORTLAND (164-41) SACRAMENTO LAS VEGAS (164-60) SEATTLE (164-81) .
Sul: G Lay 130
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
ADRJAK. 1
12-8-71
RE PORTLAND AIRTELS DECEMBER THREE AND DECEMBER EIGHT SUBMITTING TWO ENVELOPES AND ACCOMPANYING LETTERS. NO LATENT PRINTS DEVELOPED. CONFIRMING . END
164-81-1453
BLANCHED ---- INDEXEB.
DEC 20 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-4934
6UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PROBATION OFFICE
J. ELDON MINCKS CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER P. O. BOX 1870 123 U.S. COURTHOUSE SEATTLE 98111 206-883.7435
335 U.S. POST OFFICE AND FEDERAL BUILDING TACOMA 98402 206-388-2861, EXT. 307. 311
December 20, 1971
Sal. Jo
Mr. Earl Milnes Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 2nd Seattle, Washington
ATTENTION: Don Steele
Dear Mr. Steele:
I am forwarding a picture of earlier agreed.
Earl Milnes Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 2nd Seattle, Washington
ATTENTION: Don Steele
Dear Mr. Steele:
I am forwarding a picture of earlier agreed.
as
According to our records subject is age born
in San Luis Obispo, California, has dark brown hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, 5'10" and approximately 200 pounds.
In my opinion, the enclosed photograph suggests he was heavier than when I saw him last, that is late September of this year.
If I can be of further assistance, please advise.
Sincerely yours, J. ELDON MINCKS, Chief U. S. Probation Officer
by :
U. S. Probation Officer
Enclosure
164-81-1454 SEARCHED _.______ INDEXED SERIALIZED 1223 FILED DE0 0 07! FBI-SEATTLE 2
DB Cooper-4935
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b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAY 1902 CDITION GSA FPMR (# CPR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	FILE (164-81)	DATE:	12/21/71
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE	SUB -
-	X.
E. F.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	W.
0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	FILE (164-81)	DATE:	12/21/71
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE	SUB -
-	X.
E. F.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	W.

On 12/20/71 I talked to SAC HELD in Minneapolis. I told him that we had made extensive efforts to search the area where the hijacker is believed to have jumped, without discovering any evidence of his whereabouts or identity.
The Northwest Airlines people here have advised that they would be glad to simulate his flight, having a man jump to see whether the crew experienced the same reaction as recorded on the initial flight, and if the flight recorder records the same movement of the plane. If it did not, then it would appear that there was little use searching in the area we were searching in. If it did have the same reaction, then we would have to search an area approximately 2} miles by 6 miles of virgin timber.
I told SAC HELD I thought it would be well if possible to have the same airplane used with the
If it did have the same reaction, then we would have to search an area approximately 2} miles by 6 miles of virgin timber.
I told SAC HELD I thought it would be well if possible to have the same airplane used with the same crew but I did not see any reason for them to actually jump in the same area since it would be too dangerous and we may lose the jumper, but I did think it woud be a good idea to simulate it in an area where the jumper could be recovered.
He advised he had taked to Mr. NYROP about this and that he had instructed that the crew and plane be put together for this purpose as soon as possible.
I inquired of him the status of their proposed offer of a reward and he advised Mr. NYROP had told him that the Seattle P-I Secret Witness Program had announced a $5,000 reward, which was true, and that he would give consideration to making another $5,000 offer for information furnished to Northwest Airlines or the FBI, furnishing the identity of the hijacker and evidence to assist in his conviction.
5010-104
JEM : eon (3)
R au
164-81-1455 SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1/16 FILED m DEC 21 1971 F81-SEATTLE
1820
Buy U.
5010-104
JEM : eon (3)
R au
164-81-1455 SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1/16 FILED m DEC 21 1971 F81-SEATTLE
1820
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB/Cooper-4936'RØ24 LA PLAIN 732PM NITEL 12-21-71 DPK TO SEATTLE (164-81) LOUISVILLE (164-71) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
HORJAK.
RE LOUISVILLE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER ONE LAST.
RE SUSPECT EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF RECORDS, PACIFIC BELL AND GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANIES, REVEAL NUMEROUS PERSONS NAMED EMPLOYED BY THESE FIRMS.
ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFIED AS EMPLOYED BY PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY RESIDING IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. THIS PERSON IS
SANTA MONICA, AND HAS AKA HE IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
INDICATE HE WAS AT WORK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST FROM SEVEN THIRTY A.M. TO FOUR P.M. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: END PAGE ONE'
164-81-1456
SEARCHED ....___ INDEXED. Sterkte: 11 FILED ML DEC 24 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4937
1
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CLA 164-497 PAGE IVO MALE WHITE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN POUNDS, BLUE EYES, BROWN HAIR, AND BORN
THESE RECORDS ALSO REVEAL A SECOND EMPLOYEE OF PACIFIC
SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4937
1
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CLA 164-497 PAGE IVO MALE WHITE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN POUNDS, BLUE EYES, BROWN HAIR, AND BORN
THESE RECORDS ALSO REVEAL A SECOND EMPLOYEE OF PACIFIC BELL, SANTA MONICA, AS WITH RESIDENCE OF MAR VISTA, CALIFORNIA, A COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO CITY OF SANTA MONICA. RECORDS INDICATE AT WORK FROM SEVEN A.M. TO THREE THIRTY P.M. ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, BORN
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FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN
POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES, ROUND FACE. LOUISVILLE AT PADUCAH, KENTUCKY RECONTACT
AND ASCERTAIN IF SHE CAN IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS
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IN LIEU OF ADDITIONAL IDENTIFYING DATA, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT LA' AND IF UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS SUSPECT, SUGGEST LOUISVILLE ATTEMPT DETERMINE DOB OR OTHER IDENTIFYING DATA.
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS. END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4938IR 004 PD PLAIN 5:14 PNM URGENT . 12-21-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-8!) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP NORJAK, DAILY SUMMARY.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT PD TO IDENTIFY LOOKALIKE SUSPECTS. NO POSITIVE INFORMATION DEVELOPED.
) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP NORJAK, DAILY SUMMARY.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT PD TO IDENTIFY LOOKALIKE SUSPECTS. NO POSITIVE INFORMATION DEVELOPED. END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1457
SERIALIZED 11 FILES /1 DEC 2 0 1971 0 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4939
4OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (" CFR) 101-15.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 12/21/71 Sul- N.
RE: MINI MARKER
Habl
X TA
SA MANNING made available an advertisement clipped from a magazine concerning a "mini" marker.
This small marker beacon receiver apparently could be used to "home in" on a given frequency. The literature will be maintained in the 1A section of this file. 124
CEF: set (2) at
164-81-1458
SEA
1971
&
9010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-49401 SE 164-81
TBW : kn
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, AND VICINITY:
On dates indicated the following persons repre- senting flying agencies and flying schools were contacted, and advised they had rented no light planes on November
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, AND VICINITY:
On dates indicated the following persons repre- senting flying agencies and flying schools were contacted, and advised they had rented no light planes on November 24, 1971, and none had suspects in this matter, All were ad- yised of the MO used, the description of the unknown sub- ject, and all were left a copy of the composite artist's sketch of the unknown subject.
Spokane, wash.
12/6/71;
Price-Piper, Inc., East 5829 Rutter, Spokane, Wash. 12/6/71;
Spokane, Wash.
b6 b7C
12/6/71;
Western Aircraft Corporation, South Field, Spokane, Wash. 12/6/71;
Executives Aircraft, Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Wash. - 12/6/71;
Inland Parachute Loft, East 11327 31st Avenue, Spokane, Wash. 12/8/71;
- Spokane Sky Roamers Faying Club, Phelps Field, Spokane, Wash. & Deer Park, Wash., Airport . 12/14/71;
Sul L. Di
164-21-1459
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED AM FILED YORK FBI-SEATTLE
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-49412 SE 164-81 TBW : kn
Spokane Sports b6 b7C
Parachute Club, 1306 North Wash- ington, Spokane, Wash. 12/10/71;
DB Cooper-49421 SE 164-81 TBW: kn
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
On December 9, 1971, Snokane, Washington,
12/10/71;
DB Cooper-49421 SE 164-81 TBW: kn
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
On December 9, 1971, Snokane, Washington, advised that and until recently had resided in the Portland, Oregon, area. She said that up until the pre- vious week he had been employed by some machine company in Gresham, Oregon. She said he had come to Spokane on December 4th, and was planning to be remarried in Spokane on December 10, 1971. She said that is a helicopter pilot and a light plane pilot, but that she had never known him to do any parachute jumping.
stated that she was sure that was not involved in any illegal activity of any kind, and while he was not there at this particular time, he would be available for interview on the morning of December 10th.
On December 10, 1971.
was in-
where he is temporarily
terviewed at residing He advised that he was born at Ukiah, Oregon, is 6' tall, weighs 205 Ibs, has dark hair. thinning, hazel eves, medium complexion and a tattoo of He said he is divorced but was remarrying on that day, December 10, 1971.
thinning, hazel eves, medium complexion and a tattoo of He said he is divorced but was remarrying on that day, December 10, 1971.
stated that he had been employed by Gresham, Oregon, and that on November 24, 1971, the day before Thanksgiving, he worked the swing Shift from 3:30 PM until midnight. He said that up until the time he left for work, he had been at the home of Portland, Oregon, and
had been driven to Gresham, Oregon, where is located. stated that his whereabouts from 3:30 until midnight on November 24, 1971, could be verified at the
Gresham, Oregon.
advised that he is licensed helicopter pilot, but has not flows fixed wing aircraft since 1961.
164-81-1460
ti AMO1 DEC 20137:
the
DB Cooper-4943
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C2 SE 164-81
TBW : kn
He advised he has never done any parachute jumping, was not involved in instant hijacking and could not offhand think of any possible suspects in this matter.
DB Cooper-4944OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 MAY IN EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFA) 101+114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/21/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo
10 MAY IN EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFA) 101+114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/21/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL dated 11/26/71,
Seattle, and Portland teletype to Seattle, 12/3/71.
Enclosed are two copies each of two separate in- serts in this case reflecting investigation at Spokane, Washington, and vicinity.
It is noted that should it be deemed necessary to further verify the whereabouts of on
November 24, 1971, a lead should be set out for the Portland Office. 
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4945Routing Slip FD-4 (Rev. 12-22-69) To: [7] Director Att .:
Date
12/18/21
SE 164-81 SAG battle ASAC Supv. Agent Photo
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dated 12/15/71
ACTION DESIRED Assign .
Agent Photo
Please
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dated 12/15/71
ACTION DESIRED Assign .___ Reassign _____ Prepare lead cards Cell me Correct Acknowledge Open Case Bring file Prepare tickler Return assignment card Return file
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FBI - SEATTLE Initial & return Leads need attention Retera with explanation or notetion as to action taken.
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Submit reportDEC 2/1 1971 Hondie Type
FBI - SEATTLE Initial & return Leads need attention Retera with explanation or notetion as to action taken.
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SAC Harold@Campbell.fr-
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DB Cooper-4947AR 72 PX PLAIN 4:45AM NITEL 12-22-71 WJG
TO SEATTLE (164-81) BUFFALO FROM PHOENIX (164-100) 2P
NOP.JAK. 00: SEATTLE.
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RE SUSPECT PECALL FROM ELMIRA, NEW YORK, RA, TO PHOENIX INSTANT DATE. ON INSTANT DATE, MOTEL SIX, SIX EIGHT FOUR EIGHT EAST. CAMELBACK ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA STATED SUSPECT. CHECKED INTO THEIR MOTEL ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST, STAYING FOR NIGHTS OF NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE AND' TWENTYFOUR LAST. SUSPECT APPARENTLY CHECKED OUT BEFORE TWELVE O'CLOCK CHECK OUT TIME ON trinity for NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. HOWEVER, MOTEL RECORDS FAILED TO REFLECT EXACT TIMES OF.
SUSPECT APPARENTLY CHECKED OUT BEFORE TWELVE O'CLOCK CHECK OUT TIME ON trinity for NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. HOWEVER, MOTEL RECORDS FAILED TO REFLECT EXACT TIMES OF. SUSPECT'S CHECKING IN AND OUT.
SUSPECT'S MOTEL REGISTRATION CARD REFLECTS ADDRESS AS SARASOTA, FLORIDA. RECORDS REFLECT
SUSPECT TO BE DRIVING CADILLAC WITH LICENSE WITH REGISTRATION STATE OF VEHICLE UNKNOWN. END PAGE ONE
, this cally with coned date, penned
12/22
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ON INSTANT DATE, CAREFREE INN CORPORATION OFFICE, CAPEFREE, ARIZONA STATED SUBJECT CHECKED INTO ROOM AT ONE TWELVE P.M. ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE LAST. RECORDS INDICATE SUSPECT CHECKED OUT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST, WITH EXACT TIME BEING UNDETERMINED. CAPEFREE INN RECORDS REFLECT SUSPECT'S ADDRESS AS SARASOTA, FLORIDA, WITH HIS FIRM INDICATED AS SUSPECT'S PEGISTRATION CARD REFLECTS STAMP OF CREDIT CARD NUMBER
WITH NAME OF
CREDIT CARD ISSUING COMPANY UNKNOWN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT PAID HIS BILL BY CREDIT CARD .
SUSPECT'S ADDRESS AS SARASOTA, FLORIDA, WITH HIS FIRM INDICATED AS SUSPECT'S PEGISTRATION CARD REFLECTS STAMP OF CREDIT CARD NUMBER
WITH NAME OF
CREDIT CARD ISSUING COMPANY UNKNOWN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT PAID HIS BILL BY CREDIT CARD .OP. CASH.
IN VIEW OF THE SUBSTANTIATION OF SUSPECT'S ALIBI FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE-TWENTYSEVEN LAST, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED IN THIS REGARD BY PHOENIX DIVISION.
PENDING .
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4949FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
·12/6/71
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, advised a note had been received in the paper's afternoon mail. He said the envelope in which the note was mailed was postmarked US Postal Service, CA, 956, PM, December 1, 1971, and was addressed to Reno Gazette, Reno, Nevada. The note is on a piece of lined paper and has words cut from newspapers pasted on the paper to say "Plan Ahead for Retirement Income D. B. Cooper".
said that himself were the only persons at the Gazette who handled the note.
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164-81-1464
On
12/2/71
st Reno, Nevada
Fil. #
LV 164-60
by SA
mtc
Date dictated
12/6/71
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This document contales nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
#
LV 164-60
by SA
mtc
Date dictated
12/6/71
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This document contales nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the It ond its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
Blond in Tooned to your obedeyt z DEC 200 1971 FBI -SEMIILE
7
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Data 11/26/71
On this date, the below listed individuals examined a Boeing Aircraft, Type 727, which belongs to Northwest Orient Airlines, and which had been utilized as their flight number 305 on that date. This examination took place at 11:25 P.M. at the Municipal Airport in Reno, Nevada.
Prior to the initiation of this search, information had been furnished to the below agents by a member of the crew who had flown this airplane into the Reno airport to the effect that the unknown subject involved in the hi-jacking of this airplane had been seated in the rear right-hand window seat of this plane.
Upon boarding this aircraft, it was determined that the rear row of seats on this airplane were numbered 18, and the right window seat was designated 18F.
Upon boarding this aircraft, it was determined that the rear row of seats on this airplane were numbered 18, and the right window seat was designated 18F. On the seat numbered 18E : a black clip-on tie was observed. This black tie contained a tie clasp, yellow gold in color: with a white pearl circular stone in the center. The label on this tie indicated it to be a "Towncraft" tie and bore the store name of Penneys Number 3. It further bore a label showing it to be a "Snapper" patent type tie. On the floor directly in front of seat number 18D, the exterior canvas cover for a chest type parachute was observed .along with the handle utilized for releasing this parachute. The label on this canvas covering indicated it to be Pack Part Number 4511876B and indicated the date of manufacture to have been October, (year illegible). The flap on this canvas exterior contained a sewn on white label with the notation SSS # 5 and COSS. This flap had also been stenciled with the name JOHNSON.
An opened parachute which apparently had been removed from the canvas parachute cover described above was found spread out over seats 17C and 17B.
An opened parachute which apparently had been removed from the canvas parachute cover described above was found spread out over seats 17C and 17B. This parachute was of a pink-orange color.
On seat 18B, an unopened back type parachute was observed. A card in the pocket of this parachute reflected it to be a Conacol type parachute, number 60-9707 and made by the Pioneer Parachute Company. This card indicated it was last inspected on May 21, 1971.
A search throughout the entireaairplane did not reflect any additionallitems of an evidenciary nature.
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT: SA
164-81-1465
SA
Dote dictated 2.0 11/26/71
by
FJS: jd
This document contains neither recommendations noe conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FET and ig looadd to your agencys It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DEC 2 0 1971 FBI -Sc-TILE
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Date
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The Boeing 727
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Date
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The Boeing 727 aircraft, formerly Northwest Airlines Flight 305, had been hijacked earlier in the day while en route to Seattle, Washington, from Portland, Oregon. The airplane landed at Scattle where the hijacker requested $200,000.00 and four parachutes, two chest packs and two back packs. After the money was delivered to the hijacker in a knapsack, passengers and two of the stewardesses were allowed to deplane.
At Seattle the hijacker had specified there were to be no police or fire equipment when the plane landed. He requested an unmarked car and a representative of the airline would be allowed to approach the aircraft from a ten o'clock relative position. The only other equipment to go near the aircraft was to be the air stairs and refueling equipment.
At takeoff the hijacker had directed the aircraft to be flown at 10,000 feet with the rear door down, and flaps and landing gear down .
requested the following:
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At takeoff the hijacker had directed the aircraft to be flown at 10,000 feet with the rear door down, and flaps and landing gear down .
requested the following:
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1. No equipment with beacon lights be in evidence at Reno Airport when the aircraft landed.
2. No uniformed officers or crowds of spectators be visible from the aircraft.
3. That
United Airlines and one other individual, who could be an FBI Agent, meet the aircraft on landing in an unmarked, automobile and that this automobile approach the aircraft from a relative position of ten o'clock
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File #
LV 164-60
164-81-1466
by SA
tlw
Date dictated
11/26/71
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This document contains noother recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is toshed 10 f Pr agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DEC 320 1971
DB Cooper-49.5LV 164-60
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4. Following the unmarked car was to be an air stairs with one man on it in the event access was needed to the cabin of the aircraft by a means other than tho rear stairway.
Following the unmarked car was to be an air stairs with one man on it in the event access was needed to the cabin of the aircraft by a means other than tho rear stairway.
5. Following the air stairs a fuel truck with two other fuel trucks standing by for use when the first truck was empty. There should be only one man in each fuel truck.
6. That no attempt be made to board the aircraft while the crew was aboard unless it had been determined that the hijacker was surrendering or had departed the aircraft.
further advised the aircraft would take on 50,000 pounds of fuel and would proceed wherever directed by the hijacker. LEE said he thought the next stop for the aircraft after Reno would be Yuma, Arizona.
said there were three pilots and a stewardess still aboard the 727.
was unable to furnish an estimated time of arrival in Reno, Nevada.
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1
Date.
11/26/71
Reno International Airport, Reno, Nevada, advised the Northwest Airlines 727 Flight 305 would park on the ramp approximately 150 yards cast of the airport terminal building.
11/26/71
Reno International Airport, Reno, Nevada, advised the Northwest Airlines 727 Flight 305 would park on the ramp approximately 150 yards cast of the airport terminal building. He said no vehicles other than service vehicles would be permitted on the ramp or runway except for FBI vehicles or those authorized on the airport by the FBI.
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0 FBI -SETTLE
On
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at
Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
by SA
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11/26/71
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DB Cooper-495FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data
11/26/71
Nevada State Air National
Guard, Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, advised that after examining a parachute which was found on the Northwest airplane, which was hi-jacked in Seattle, Washington on November 24, 1971, and landed in Reno, Nevada, that this parachute was a 1960 model, 24 feet in length Conacol type commercial parachute, manufactured by the Pioneer Parachute Company.
Washington on November 24, 1971, and landed in Reno, Nevada, that this parachute was a 1960 model, 24 feet in length Conacol type commercial parachute, manufactured by the Pioneer Parachute Company. stated that this parachute was in very good condition and capable of being operated at any time. also found a white card located in a pocket on this parachute, which indicated that this parachute was inspected on May 21, 1971 by E.J. COSSEY, Riggers, license number 1579638. This card also listed the name of the Brown Engineering Company, Post Office Box 1436, Patterson, California, 95363.
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SEARCHED ... INDEED SESIANZED 4414 FILED
DECORTI FBI - SEATTLE
On 11/26/71 of ·Reno, Nevada File # LV 164-60
by SA DENNIS J. BARRY, JR. : id
Dato dictated
11/26/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agencys It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-495PO-36 (Rev. 3-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/15/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
12
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
6 SUB - Q
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
SUBJECT:
3-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/15/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
12
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
6 SUB - Q
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
BUFILE 164-2111
00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/71, and Seattle airtel to Las Vegas dated 12/8/71.
2 Ser 1038-SUB-D
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 interview of
two copies
b7c of interview of 11/24/71, and two copies
of FD-302 interview of on 11/24/71, all of should have been enclosed with referenced Las Vegas airtel.
In addition, enclosed are two copies of FD-302 search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/24/71, by Las Vegas Agents and also interview di on 12/2/71, for completion b6 b7C
of Seattle files.
Investigation continuing Las Vegas
SUB- F.
2 - Seattle (Encl. 10) 1- Las Vegas HEH : kmc (3)
SUB-E. - G.
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Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O
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SUB-F E. b12/15/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
BUFILE 164-2111
00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/71, and
b12/15/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
BUFILE 164-2111
00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/71, and Seattle airtel to Las Vegas dated 12/8/71.
1
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 interview of two copies of interview of 07/24/71, and two copies of FD-302 interview of on 11/24/71, all of should have been enclosed with referenced Las Vegas airtel.
In addition, enclosed are two copies of FD-302 search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/24/71, by Las Vegas Agents and also interview d on 12/2/71, for completion of Seattle files.
Investigation continuing Las Vegas.
2 - Seattle (Encl. 10) 1- Las Vegas HEH: kmc (3)

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
,
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164 -** ) 81
FROM : SA JOHN A. DRAKE
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Kememo by SA
12/8/71 (serial 975)
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An 12/17/77
Okanogan Co.
DRAKE
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Kememo by SA
12/8/71 (serial 975)
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An 12/17/77
Okanogan Co. Sheriff's Office
Washington advised that was unknown to
him. He added that from the information set forth in the referenced memo, this individual's name is probably
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On 12/21/71 Wash. State Probation & Parole Officer, b6 b7C
advised that the only information he has on was an sk old card indicating that he was sentenced on x2X2xx but place of sentencing not set forth. He was paroled from the Wash. State Penitentiary, Walla Walla on placed on inactive parole in 10/66. His WSP, Walla Walla number is
At Colville, Wash. LEAD
Will attempt to obtain a photo of and exhibit to Prosecuting Attorney at Wilbur, Washington to determine if is identical with the as set forth in the referenced memo.
LEAD
Will attempt to obtain a photo of and exhibit to Prosecuting Attorney at Wilbur, Washington to determine if is identical with the as set forth in the referenced memo. If he is identical will then attempt to determine his whereabouts on 11/24/71.
from local authorities
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advised that was sentenced in 1962 in Pierce County, Tacoma.)
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164-135
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INDEXED SER. COM/ FILED AMB DEC @: 1971 FATTE
0010-300
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DATE: 12/21/71
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC;, SEATTIE (164-138)
DATE: 12/21/71
FROM : SA' JOHN A. DRAKE
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Rememo by SA THOMASB. WALTON 12/8/71 (serial 975)
Am 12/17/77
Okanogan Co, Sheriff's Office
Washington advised that was unknown to
b6 b7C him. He added that from the information set forth in the referenced memo, this individual's name is probably He said that he has not seen this individual in that
He added that from the information set forth in the referenced memo, this individual's name is probably He said that he has not seen this individual in that area for over six months and believed that he lives inthe Colville, Washington area. He continued that he thought that had at one time been xxxx under the supervisonm of the Wash. State Parole authorities at
On 12/21/71 Wash. State Probation & Parole Officer, , b6
advised that the only information he has on was an card indicating that he was sentenced on xxxxxx but place of sentencing not set forth. He was paroled from the Wash. State Penitentiary, Walla Walla on placed on inactive parole in 10/66. His WSP, Walla Walla number is
At Colville, Wash. LEAD
Will attempt to obtain a photo of and exhibit to Prosecuting Attorney at Wilbur, Washington to determine if is identical with the as set forth in the referenced memo. If he is identical will then attempt to determine his whereabouts on 11/24/71.
JAD CC: 2
(On 12/21/71
tele phonecally
advised that was sentenced in 1962 in Pierce County, Tacoma.
JAD CC: 2
(On 12/21/71
tele phonecally
advised that was sentenced in 1962 in Pierce County, Tacoma.)
164-81-1470
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DEC 20 1071 FBI - SEATTL" MAI
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DB Cooper-4959
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FROM:
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE SAC, EL PASO (164-52)
SUBJECT: MORJAK
00: 8%
") Branch." Fax Crufee, Nuo Mexico
xl Paso,
Texas, residence telephone
business phone
furnished the following information telephonically to SA VINCENT J. ANCHEAL of the IP Office on 12/16/71.
Las Cruces, New Mexico, located at In this capacity during 1967 or 1968, he was associated to a degree with an individual who he stated was capable of perpetrating the hijacking violation involved in this case. did not recall the name of this individual, but his Suspicions are based on the following circumstances:
About five or six weeks ago wore eating at La Posta Restaurant in Mesilla, New Mexico, which is directly mouth of Las Cruces.
did not recall the name of this individual, but his Suspicions are based on the following circumstances:
About five or six weeks ago wore eating at La Posta Restaurant in Mesilla, New Mexico, which is directly mouth of Las Cruces. While in the restaurant he noticed the suspect referred to above sitting at a table with another individual 'described as a white male, hippie type. Both were looking at the map and when they observed and apparently when suspect recognized ho immediately moved to a table far removed to the other side of the restaurant.
2-Albuquerque Seattle 2-KL Paso
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The suspect was further described as a very odd individual, who was possibly living outside his means, and was a parachute jumper having jumped both in special forces and as a hobby on weekends.
has known this individual for several years but he does not recall his name.' Information concerning bin identity can no doubt be obtained from the Las Cruces, where the suspect ELmsek was a commander of a detachment at that location in 1967 or 1968. Another commander at the same location at the same time .
can no doubt be obtained from the Las Cruces, where the suspect ELmsek was a commander of a detachment at that location in 1967 or 1968. Another commander at the same location at the same time .a . who presently is believed to be a at Las Cruces.
also, it is believed, could identify the suspect. believes that the mumpect resides in Las Cruces and may Umwelt be connected with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces at the present time: Suspect was in military service in the Korean Far and possibly in World War II. Me is described as:
Ace
White
box
Male
Nationality
American
Age 35-40 .
Weight
160
Height
5' 10"
had not seen the suspect sinds 1968, with the exception of the shore encounter in the restaurant at La Posta in Mesilla, described above.
LEADS
ALBUQUERQUE
AT LAS CRUCES, IRY MIXICO:
Will interview appropriate Las Cruces, to ascertain the identity of the. commander who operated one of the detachments out of this. address in 1967-68. According to there were two commanders at this location, one being and the other being the mumpect in this case.
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Vill attent to locate and interview Las Cruces, for any information
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pertaining
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Vill attent to locate and interview Las Cruces, for any information
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pertaining to the suspect of possible assistance to this investig tion.
AT ALBUQUERQUE, KIT MITICO;
If identity of suspect ascertained, will obtain photograph of this individual for submission to witnesses who observed the actual hijacker for identification or elimination purposea.
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA on December 1, 1971:
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
who resides at
home telephone
was contacted at her place
of employment,
located in the telephone
advised
that she was formerly
She viewed the composite sketch of the skyjacker and stated that she was unable to recall any of her acquaintances as matching the general description. stated that she would immediately contact the FBI should any person matching with the description come to her attention.
The following persons and agencies were contacted relative to the possible hijack suspect known as white, male, American, 5'8", 145 pounds, with negative results :
The following persons and agencies were contacted relative to the possible hijack suspect known as white, male, American, 5'8", 145 pounds, with negative results :
Portland Police Department;
The Retail Credit Association of Portland, Inc., Pittock Block, 921 SW Washington,
The 1971 Portland City Directory.
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19 EDITION CSA FAMA (6 CFA) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE: 12/17/71
TO
:
SAC, JACKSON (164-32)
FROM
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Jackson teletype to Charlotte, Portland, and
Seattle, dated 11/30/71.
Enclosed for Jackson, Charlotte, and Seattle are two copies each of an insert reflecting an investi- gation at Portland, Oregon, relative to an individual known as - The investigation was negative at Portland.
2-Jackson (Encs. 2) 2-Charlotte (Encs. 2) 2-Seattle (Encs. 2) 2-Portland
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110-109-01
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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AN 164-59 PD 164-41 JFM:cch 2
RE :
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-496SE 164-81
AN 164-59 PD 164-41 JFM:cch 2
RE :
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State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, advised that he had received information from a source that who reportedly resides in Tigard, Oregon, resembles , the artist's. conception of the Unknown Subject in this case. said that according to his source, passed through Juneau, Alaska during the Summer of 1971 and while there indicated his desire to go fishing of the Breakwater Hotel, who in turn contacted source, who took on a fishing trip. was described as approximately 42 years of age, tall, slender, gentlemanly, a smooth talker with a nice voice who claimed to have been a singer at one time. It was also believed that
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SHOTHAR TANANA DUS.
SUBJ :
NORJACK
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Enclosed herewith for the Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis Offices are one copy each of an insert containing information regarding suspect, of Tigard, Oregon, and one photograph of this suspect. 11A 26 
2- Seattle (Enc 2) per IL 2 - Minneapolis (Enc 2) 2 - Portland (164-41) (Enc 2) JFM:cch 2 - Anchorage (8)
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA SSIII December 8, 1971
Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535
Dear Mr. Hoover:
The work of the FBI and its personnel was truly outstanding during the November 24 hijacking of Northwest's Portland-Seattle flight.
Hoover:
The work of the FBI and its personnel was truly outstanding during the November 24 hijacking of Northwest's Portland-Seattle flight.
We wish to express our sincere thanks and admiration for the tireless efforts of the FBI officials and agents who worked and assisted us.
All of your personnel demonstrated a devotion to duty that was most impressive. Many of them worked around the clock with our people, providing valuable guidance and direction.
Our special thanks go to those agents with whom we were in direct and continuing contact. This group includes agents J. Earl Milnes and Paul Bibler in Seattle, in Portland, Harold E. Campbell, Jr. and in Las Vegas/Reno and Richard Held, Robert Kent, here in the Twin Cities.
I'm certain there a number of other FBI personnel who operated behind the scenes who also deserve our sincere appreciation.
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In closing, let me extend my personal thanks to
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DEC4 6 1971 FBI-I SEATTLE Sincerely
Donald W.
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In closing, let me extend my personal thanks to
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DEC4 6 1971 FBI-I SEATTLE Sincerely
Donald W. Nyrop PB Cooper-4967
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Honorable Donald W. Nyrop President Northwest Airlines, Inc. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
Dear Mr. Nyrop:
I am Indeed appreciative of your kind remarks concerning my associates in connection with the investigation of the aircraft hijacking you mentioned in your letter of December 8th. It was certainly thought- ful of you to write and comment as you did and you may be sure they share my gratitude. Communications such as yours are most encouraging and mean a great deal to me.
Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover 1 - Seattle - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of appropriate personnel.
1 - Portland - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of SA Ralph P. Himmelsbach and other appropriate personnel.
1 - Las Vegas - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of appropriate personnel.
1 - Las Vegas - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: Bring to the attention of appropriate personnel.
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TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
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NORJAK.
RE:
WHO WAS NAMED SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER WAS INTERVIEWED AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON AND ADVISED THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, HE WORKED THREE THIRTY PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT FOR GRESHAM, OREGON. PORTLAND, AT GRESHAM, OREGON. VERIFY PRESENCE AT WORK NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. -P- (1)
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ON DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE,
RIVERTON, WYOMING, REPORTED AS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN HIJACKING.
HAS A BACKGROUND IN AVIATION AND IS REPORTEDLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENTTWITH A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEST COAST TERRAIN.
ON DECEMBER TEN, SEVENTYONE,
WASHINGTON,
ADVISED THAT
WAS EMPLOYED BY
DURING SUMMER OF SEVENTYONE,
NO ITSMV CHARGES FILES DUE TO QUESTIONABLE WORDING IN COMPANY CONTRACT WITH NO SIGN OF SINCE THAT DATE.
SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED LISTED MOBILE, ALABAMA . CREDIT REFERENCE GMAC; AND WEATHERBEE & GAYFERS FURNITURE, MOBILE, ALABAMA. MOBILE AT MOBILE, ALABAMA.
CREDIT REFERENCE GMAC; AND WEATHERBEE & GAYFERS FURNITURE, MOBILE, ALABAMA. MOBILE AT MOBILE, ALABAMA.
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CONTACT
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MOBILE, ALABAMA TO DETERMINE
PRESENT LOCATION AND WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CONTACT CREDIT REFERENCES IN MOBILE FOR BACKGROUND ON
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On 12/13/71,
Grays Harbor
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County SQ. Montesano. Washington, advised that of GHCSO Pacific Beach, Washington, reported that a friend at Pacific Beach, had seen a man who looked
Washington, advised that of GHCSO Pacific Beach, Washington, reported that a friend at Pacific Beach, had seen a man who looked like the "hijacker." #xxx This man mentioned hating the Boeing Company and he also said he didn't need any money. She furnished his license number as being tered to
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On 12/14/71, Washington, advised that the Spot Tavern and Surf House, Pacific Beach, was the person furnishing the above mentioned information.
Also on 12/14/31,
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She was shown the composite sketch of the "hijacker" and she stated it did not resemble the man she had seen since the man she saw definitely had a very full head of hair.
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Elim
Re Detroit airtel to Butte, 12/2/71. The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT BOISE | IDAHO
On 12/13/71.
advised that is
an employee of
has telephone
He stated
He stated that Boise, Idaho, and is a skydiver.
was on duty on 11/23 and 24/71. working the entire day shift on both days. He stated was not on duty on 11/25/71, inasmuch as that was Thanksgiving Day.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .. - Seattle (AM) 2 - Butte LBD/jrd (4)
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1
advised that his attendance records reflected that was present in his classes at the college on November 24, 1971.
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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agopays il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Oregon, advised that he is and attended classes all day on November 24, 1971. schedule is as follows for November 24, 1971.
Time
Class
Instructor
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 11 a.m. - 12 noon 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
advised that he ate lunch and studied at the college during the break from 12 noon to 3 p.
- 4 p.m.
advised that he ate lunch and studied at the college during the break from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and re- turned home immediately after his 4 p.m. class to eat dinner He
stated he remained at his residence that night .. He advised he lives at the indicated address
The following description was obtained from inter- view and observation:
Name
Race
Sex
Caucasian Male
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Brown
Hair Eyes
Green
Characteristics
Thin brown mustache; black-rimmed glasses; artillery gunner, U. S. AXFY
Arrest record Parole Officer
Vehicle
1970 Green Ford Thunderbird, License
12/17/71 01 Portland, Oregon
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Re Portland airtel to Minneapolis,/12/14/71. 
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of FD-302s reflecting interviews with on 12/17/71. Enclosed for xMinneapolis for information are one copy each of these FD-302s. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 4) 1 - Minneapolis Enc. 2) (Info) 2 - Portland RKB/gle (5)
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DATE: 12/11/71
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At 4:07 a.m. the Bureau called and advised that a call had been received from
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stating that a fellow employee, whom he would not name, had been told that she had overheard either students or other individuals discussing a hi-jacking similar to captioned prior to its commission. However, indicated that it is not clear whether the individuals overheard were students. would not discuss the matter in detail but was receptive to being contacted by an agent. suggested that Butte cover lead at a reasonable hour and reply to Bureau by teletype. Seattle should also be advised.
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Remytel to Bureau and Seattle, 12/11/71; and urtel to Butte, 12/17/71.
SA Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of the memo of Butte, dated 12/11/71, re Bureau telephone call to Butte, 12/11/71.
SA Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of the memo of Butte, dated 12/11/71, re Bureau telephone call to Butte, 12/11/71. ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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F.B.I. Box 7h Everett, Washington, 98206
Dear
It was a pleasure talking to you this morning. This is a fantastic idea and it is probably wrong. I certainly hope it is wrong. I don't believe in hijackers and I would be interested in reward money.
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Again, this is a fantastic idea but then someone did a fantastic type thing at Sea- Tac Airport recently; specifically November 24th ($200,000 dollars worth).
I believe I am entirely wrong and I certainly hope that I am.
Sincerely.
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10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/17/71
FROM :
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Attached is a letter with four attachments received December 15, 1971, at Everett, from
contacted the waiter by telephone
Washington. could add little to the information set out in his letter. He estimated to be 40 years of age, 6', 190 lbs., hair is black and is little lower on the forehead than the artist's photograph. He said it is parted on the left. He said that
As is indicated in letter he had no specific grounds on which to base his suspicion that
He said that
He also felt that
It is suggested that photograph on the attached sheets be displayed to available witnesses. REQUESTED THAT HIS IDENTITY BE PROTECTED IN THIS INSTANCE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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SUSPECT
Attached is a letter with four attachments received December 15. 1971. at Everett, from Washington.
contacted the writer by telephone could add little to the information set out in his letter. He estimated to be 40 years of age, 61, 190 1bs., hair is black and is little lower on the forehead than the artist's photograph. He said it is parted on the left. He said that
As is indicated in letter he had no specific grounds on which to base his suspicion that
He said that
He also felt that
It is suggested that photograph on the attached sheets be displayed to available witnesses. REQUESTED THAT HIS IDENTITY BE PROTECTED IN THIS INSTANCE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FURNISHED ANONYMOUS LETTER MAILED AT PORTLAND 12/16/71 AND ADDRESSED TO"SKY MARSHALLS PORTLAND AIRPORT". LETTER WAS SLIP OF PAPER UPON WHICH FOLLOWING MESSAGE IN LETTERS CLIPPED FROM NEWSPAPER MOUNTED WITH SCOTCH TAPE: "D.B. COOPER CONFIDENTIAL BASED UPON ASSUMPTION LETTER SUGGESTS AS SUSPECT, PORTLAND CHECKED INDICES,' METROPOLITAN AREA CITY AND TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES, RECORDS OF PORTLAND PD AND MULTNOMAH COUNTY SO, ALL WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. SUGGEST SEATTLE DO SAME INVESTIGATION THAT AREA. XEROX COPIES OF LETTER BEING FORWARDED SEATTLE BY MAIL.
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NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE
THE LAS VEGAS OFFICE ADVISES THAT NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, COVERING THE LARGE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN
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THE LAS VEGAS OFFICE ADVISES THAT NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, COVERING THE LARGE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN NEVADA AND HAVING STATE-WIDE COVERAGE, WILL PUBLISH AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME, AN ARTICLE CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RANSOM LIST.
NORTHWEST AIRLINE PERSONNEL RECORDS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CHECKED FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO ANSWERS THE UNSUB'S DESCRIPTION AND THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL MALE EMPLOYEES WHETHER OR NOT THEY WERE PILOTS.
A SIMILAR CHECK OF BRANIFF AIRLINES BY DALLAS, HAS DEVELOPED ONE SUSPECT - SAN FRANCISCO IS CONDUCTING BACKGROUND ON ON THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE HIJACKER PERISHED OR WAS INJURED AFTER LEAVING THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT, BUREAU AUTHORITY IS HEREWITH REQUESTED TO HAVE EVERY FIELD OFFICE CONDUCT A CANVASS OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN THEIR DIVISION BY WHATEVER MEANS THE FIELD DIVISION CONSIDERS
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MOST SUITABLE, FOR ANYONE REPORTED AS A MISSING PERSON WHO CLOSELY RESEMBLES THE DESCRIPTION OF THE UNSUB. THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS ALSO WOULD BE REQUESTED TO REVIEW THEIR MISSING PERSON FILES ON THE CHANCE THAT THE HIJACKER WAS A PERSON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING.
DB Cooper-499ÆRØII SE PLAIN 1059 PM NITEL 12/21/71 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-211!) FROM SEATTLE (164-8!) 2P -- DAILY TELETYPE -- NORJAK.
THE LAS VEGAS OFFICE ADVISES THAT NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, COVERING THE LARGE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN NEVADA AND HAVING STATE WIDE COVERAGE, WILL PUBLISH AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME, AN ARTICLE CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RANSOM LIST.
NORTHWEST AIRLINE PERSONNEL RECORDS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CHECKED FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO ANSWERS THE UNSUB'S DESCRIPTION AND THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL MALE EMPLOYEES WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE PILOTS.
A SIMILAR CHECK OF BRANIFF AIRLINES BY DALLAS, HAS DEVELOPED ONE SUSPECT - SAN FRANCISCO IS CONDUCTING BACKGROUND ON
ON THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE HIJACKER PERISHED' OR WAS INJURED AFTER LEAVING THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT, BUREAU AUTHORITY IS HEREWITH REQUESTED TO
A SIMILAR CHECK OF BRANIFF AIRLINES BY DALLAS, HAS DEVELOPED ONE SUSPECT - SAN FRANCISCO IS CONDUCTING BACKGROUND ON
ON THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE HIJACKER PERISHED' OR WAS INJURED AFTER LEAVING THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT, BUREAU AUTHORITY IS HEREWITH REQUESTED TO HAVE EVERY FIELD OFFICE CONDUCT A CANVAS OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN THEIR DIVISION BY WHATEVER MEANS THE FIELD DIVISION CONSIDERS MORE SUITABLE FOR ANYONE REPORTED AS A MISSING END PAGE ONE
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Q3XBONI
asHOUVER
AP 908 PD PLAIN 1
3:54 PM URGENT 12-22-71 . LJQ
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 19
Sub 0
NORJAK
DAILY SUMMARY. INVESTIGATION BY PORTLAND TO ELIMINATE OR INVOLVE LOOKALIKE SUSPECTS CONTINUING. NO POSITIVE INFORMATION DEVELOPED.
FND
av
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SEARCH LOWInsul INDEXEQ SERIALIZED.IVA ALED DEC 2@ 1971 FBI .
NO POSITIVE INFORMATION DEVELOPED.
FND
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SEARCH LOWInsul INDEXEQ SERIALIZED.IVA ALED DEC 2@ 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-499AD 005 PD PLAIN 3:47 PM URGENT 12-22-71 LJA TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) QP
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NOPJAK.
Source b6 b7C
WITNESSES :
PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT (PPD), STATED b6 b7C
TELEPHONICALLY INFORMED HIS OFFICE
ON DECEMBER TWENTY SEVENTYONE,
WASHINGTON.
ABOUT TWO' DAYS AGO, CLAIMS 'SHE SAW PLASTIC GAPBAGE BAG FULL OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS ON AND BAG WAS BEING . DRAGGED APOUND BY A DOG. WAS INTOXICATED AT TIME SHE CALLED PPD AND GAVE PHONE MIMRER
LISTED TO
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AS PLACE TO CONTACT 'HEP. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS PHONE
NUMBER IS OFF ISTERED TO PARTY WHO NEVER HEARD OF CUPDENT PORTLAND DIRECTOPIES CONTAIN NO LISTING FOP
SAID SHE PLANNED ON RETURNING TO RESIDENCE, 164-81-1492
UPON LEAVING PORTLAND IN DAY OR TWO.
END PAGE ONE Manning advised to handle immediate Investigation ght 12/22/31
aSAC Ome In
CLANGHIDupwas INDEKER SERIALIZERS 212 FILED VOR DEC &2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4994 :unselectedPD 164-41 PARF TWO
PPD
END PAGE ONE Manning advised to handle immediate Investigation ght 12/22/31
aSAC Ome In
CLANGHIDupwas INDEKER SERIALIZERS 212 FILED VOR DEC &2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4994 :unselectedPD 164-41 PARF TWO
PPD RECORDS DISCLOSE
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IN PAST TEN YEARS
NO FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN BY PORTLAND OFFICE REGARDING ABOVE INFORMATION.
ONA
DB Cooper-499IR 005 PD PLAIN 3:47 PM URGENT 12-22-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 2P
NORJAK. WITNESSES :
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PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT (PPD), STATED b6 b7C
TELEPHONICALLY INFORMED HIS OFFICE
ON DECEMBER TWENTY SEVENTYONE,
WASHINGTON.
ABOUT TWO DAYS AGO, CLAIMS SHE SAW PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG FULL ,OF
TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS ON PREMISES AND BAG WAS BEING DRAGGED AROUND BY A DOG. WAS INTOXICATED AT TIME SHE CALLED PPD AND GAVE PHONE NUMBER
LISTED TO
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AS PLACE TO CONTACT HER. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS PHONE NUMBER IS REGISTERED TO PARTY WHO NEVER HEARD OF CURRENT PORTLAND DIRECTORIES CONTAIN NO LISTING FOR SAID SHE PLANNED ON RETURNING TO
UPON LEAVING PORTLAND IN DAY OR TWO.
END PAGE ONE
RESIDENCE, 164-81-1492
SEARCHED INbtttt.
THIS PHONE NUMBER IS REGISTERED TO PARTY WHO NEVER HEARD OF CURRENT PORTLAND DIRECTORIES CONTAIN NO LISTING FOR SAID SHE PLANNED ON RETURNING TO
UPON LEAVING PORTLAND IN DAY OR TWO.
END PAGE ONE
RESIDENCE, 164-81-1492
SEARCHED INbtttt. SERIALKED/100G FILED 18 DE6 22 1971 F81 - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4996
12PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
PPD RECORDS DISCLOSE
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IN PAST TEN YEARS. NO FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN BY PORTLAND OFFICE REGARDING ABOVE INFORMATION.
END
DB Cooper-499OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION CSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/22/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJACK
On 12/22/71 SA exhibited photographs of the following persons, with throw downs. to Seattle, who elliminated each person. CC 2164-81 - CC - Sub. H. 1 each of the above CNG 14
164-81-1493
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MIR FILED DEC FBI-SEATTLE 191
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4998
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MR 077 PD PLAIN 3:53 PM URGENT 12-22-71 LJQ :
TO: SEATTLE (164-31) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NOP.JAK.
Elim
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RF SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PORTLAND DATED
DECEMBER TWENTYONE, LAST.
Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4998
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MR 077 PD PLAIN 3:53 PM URGENT 12-22-71 LJQ :
TO: SEATTLE (164-31) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NOP.JAK.
Elim
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RF SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PORTLAND DATED
DECEMBER TWENTYONE, LAST.
ON DECEMBER TWENTYTWO, SEVENTYONE,
OREGON, REVIEWED TIME CARDS FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, AND ADVISED WAS WORKING THE THREE THIRTY PM TO MIDNIGHT SHIFT ON THAT
DATE. (P) END
at
164-81-1494
CLAROHED. INDEED DEC 2@ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-4999 :unselectedAP Ane WF PLAIN 5:17 PM MITEL 12-22-71 ASY TO DIRECTOR SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE HOUSTON FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
NORJAK
REFERENCE HOUSTON TELETYPE TO BUREAU, DECEMBER TWENTYONE, LAST , REGARDING SUSPECT TODAY
DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICAN
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INDEPENDENT VOTERS EDUCATION (DPIVE), INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, TWO FIVE LOUISIANA AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, 'DC. (WDC), ADVISED THAT NAME FAMILIAR TO HIM
BUT THAT HAS NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH TEAMSTERS UNION SINCE AT LEAST NINETEEN SIXTY-SEVEN. JAS EMPLOYED THERE FOR A VERY SHORT TIME AND HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN. i REVIEW OF WFO. INDICES, WDC CITY DIRECTOPIES, AND WDC AREA TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES NEGATIVE REGARDING P.
i REVIEW OF WFO. INDICES, WDC CITY DIRECTOPIES, AND WDC AREA TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES NEGATIVE REGARDING P. TINSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END at J.IT FBI SETTILE CLR
$
164-81-1495
SEARCHED ..... INDEXED SERIALIZED /12 FILED DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
gro
DB Cooper-50012 003 SF PLAIN 3:35 PM TIPAENT 12/22/71 MCG TO SEATTLE (164-31) FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) 1P
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MORJACK
Elim
PE DALLAS NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWENTYONE LAST.
RE SUSPECT
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL IARPORT, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
ADVISED TODAY
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE AMERICA", RORN
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES,
WEARS GLASSES.
ADVISED SPEAKS WITH PRYOUNGIO
BRITISH ACCENT.
CALIFORNIA,
OFF
NOVEMBER TUO FIVE LAST DIE TO HOLIDAY.
UPON VIEWING ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT,
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OF OPINION,
DOES NOT RESEMBLE UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT 49MFN AND DANGEROUS.
END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLP
164-81-1496
BRANCHE ......... INDELLO SERIALIZER /11 FILED 18 DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
go
DB Cooper-5001
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INDELLO SERIALIZER /11 FILED 18 DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
go
DB Cooper-5001
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. SỐ MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
12/02/77
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On 12/23/71 Armed Forces Police, Seattle, ( 9:34 PM ) b6
Washington advised that
(Seattle indices negative) b7C had surrendered himself to the Armed Forces Police the night of 12/23/71.
a Canadian citizen, and a
had been assigned to
He surrendered himself to but again went
stated generally fits the description of the unsub, white male, 41 years, '5'102", Hair grey (but had been dyed dark color) smokes Raghley filters; claimed to have $600.00 in traveler's checks in' his room in Seattle which he said was an adjunct to the Flamingo Tavern, b6 Seattle.
b7C
advised at 10:30 PM will be taken to and held be the PM's until 12/24/71 and then at night will taken to However, will photograph the man and will make photos available to us.
ASAC BIBLER advised.
b7C
advised at 10:30 PM will be taken to and held be the PM's until 12/24/71 and then at night will taken to However, will photograph the man and will make photos available to us.
ASAC BIBLER advised.
CNG (3)
Lead
164-81-1499 SEARCHED ......... INDEXED, SERIALIZED, MALJUED AM DEC 2/4 1971 LE
y
que photo
5010-106
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-500SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/23/71
SA
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NORJAK
On 12/23/71 Armed Forces Police, Seattle, ( 9:34 PM ) b6 Washington advised that (Seattle indices negative) b7C had surrendered himself to the Armed Forces Police the night of 12/23/71.
a Canadian citizen, and a
had been assigned to
He surrendered himself to but again
stated generally fits the description of the
b6 unsub, white male, 41 years, 5'10\", Khir grey (but had been dyed dark colcb7C smokes Raghley filters; claimed to have $600.00 in traveler's checks in his room in Seattle which he said was an adjunct to the Flamingo Tavern, Seattle.
advised at 10:30 PM will be taken to and hold be the PM's until 12/24/71 and then at night will taken to However, will photograph the man and will make photos available to us,
ASAC BIBLER advised.
advised at 10:30 PM will be taken to and hold be the PM's until 12/24/71 and then at night will taken to However, will photograph the man and will make photos available to us,
ASAC BIBLER advised.
CNG (3)
164-81-1497 UFC 0 1071
1210
DB Cooper-500OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (A CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/21/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Elim
Re suspect
On December 14. 1971.
Washington, was
interviewed concerning captioned incident.
b7C
+ b6 advised that he was at his home all day and evening of November 24. 1971. and November 25, 1971. He stated that the Black Diamond Police
Department and presently living in Black Diamond, Washington, was at the home on both the 24th and 25th. He also stated that of Maple Valley, Washington were in his house on November 2+ and November 25.
Air Force
also stated that he had served in the
He worked with Lockheed for a short period of time, and then went to Boeing where he worked for 10 years. At Boeing, he worked
described himself as follows:
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male
6'
Height Weight
275 pounds
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Aberdeen, washington
"Eyes
Blue
Hair
Dark Brown
At Boeing, he worked
described himself as follows:
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male
6'
Height Weight
275 pounds
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Aberdeen, washington
"Eyes
Blue
Hair
Dark Brown
It was also noted that
164-81-1498 smoks Marlboro
cigarettes.
JTS/rlg (2) gr
SEARCHED
INDEXYD
DEC 21 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Plan.
815. DB Cooper-5004
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was very pleasant and cooperative during the interview. He was very open about his background and he said he was not surprised that he was contacted with regard to this matter. He personally believes that the hijacker is an intelligent individual, with above average knowlege of 727 aircraft.
On December 15, 1971, Maple Valley, Washington, advised that at his home during most of the evening of November 24 1971, and November 25, 1971. On the same date. advised' that he too
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In view of the statements of the witnesses, it is recommended that investigation of this suspect be terminated.
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DB Cooper-500r1
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
HORJAK
Re suspect On December 14.
In view of the statements of the witnesses, it is recommended that investigation of this suspect be terminated.
-2-
DB Cooper-500r1
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
HORJAK
Re suspect On December 14. 1971.
Washington, was
interviewed concerning captioned incident. advised that he was at his home all day and evening of November 24. 1971. and November 25, 1971. He stated that the Black Diamond Police Department and presently living in Black Diamond, Washington, was at the home on both the 24th and 25th. He
also stated that of Maple Valley, Washington were in his house on November 2+ and November 25.
algo stated that he had served in the
Air Force as
He worked with Lockheed for a short period of time, and then went to Boeing where he worked for 10 years. At Boeing,
described himself as follows:
Hame
Race
white
1
Sex
Male 61
Height
Weight
175 pounds
Date of Birth Place of Birth Eyes
Aberdeen, washington
Blue
Hair
Dark Brown
164-81-1498
It was also noted that
smoks Marlboro
cigarettes. JTS/rlg (2)
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was very pleasant and cooperative during the interview.
JTS/rlg (2)
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was very pleasant and cooperative during the interview. He was very open about his background and he said he was not surprised that he was contacted with regard to this matter. He personally believes that the hijacker is an intelligent individual, with above average knowlege of 727 aircraft.
On December 15, 1971, Manie Valley, Washington, advised that at his home during most On the same date. advised that he too was with on November 24, 1971, and November 25, 1971.
In view of the statements of the witnesses, it is recommended that investigation of this suspect be terminated.
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DB Cooper-500OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/21/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Elim
Re suspect
On Decesion 25-1921.
Auburn Washington, was contacted with regard to this matter. Present with him were
b6
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that
stated has worked in the area for the last 10 years
as a He also stated that on November 24.
Present with him were
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that
stated has worked in the area for the last 10 years
as a He also stated that on November 24.
1971- was doing some work at the home Washington,
That same date.
advised that she until late afternoon
witnessed
on November 24, 1971.
was contacted by
Later in the day; SA at the offices of It was observed that his facial characteristics and hair color were not at all similar to the artist's conception of the Unsub. provided the following description of himself:
Name
Race
White
Sex Height
Male
5' 11"
Weight
160 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Light blond
Blue
Granger, Washington
Auburn, Washington
5010-100
JTS/r1g (3) IT
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-5008
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Hair Eyes Date of Birth Place of Birth SSAN Address
164-81-14 99
SEARCHID . .... . . INDEXED SERIA ED MAR FIED z DEC 2 1 1977
F31 - SLATTLSE 164-81
In view of witnesses statement and lack of similarity in appearance between and unsub, it is recommended that investigation on this suspect be terminated.
ED MAR FIED z DEC 2 1 1977
F31 - SLATTLSE 164-81
In view of witnesses statement and lack of similarity in appearance between and unsub, it is recommended that investigation on this suspect be terminated.
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DB Cooper-500SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
HORJAK
Re suspect
On December 15, 1971-
Auburn Washington, was contacted with regard to this matter. Present with him were both employees of the company. stated
that has worked in the area for the last 10 years
as 8 He also stated that on November 24 1971- was doing some work at the home Washington,
That same date,
advised that she until late afternoon
witnessed
working on November 24, 1971.
was contacted by
Later in the day, SA at the offices of It was observed that his facial characteristics and hair color were not at all similar to the artist's conception of the Unsub. provided the following description of himself:
Rame Race Sex
White
Male
Height
5' 11'
Weight
160 pounds Blue
Light blond
Blue
Eyes Hair Eres Date of Birth Place of Birth SSAN Address
Drweer Asin con
Auburn, washington 164-81-1499
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DB Cooper-5010
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JTS/rlg (3)
12/21/7SE 164-81
In view of witnesses statement and lack of
Birth SSAN Address
Drweer Asin con
Auburn, washington 164-81-1499
7
DB Cooper-5010
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JTS/rlg (3)
12/21/7SE 164-81
In view of witnesses statement and lack of similarity in appearance between and unsub, it is recommended that investigation on this suspect be terminated.
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DB Cooper-501AR 010 SF PLAINTEXT
5:39PM URGENT. 12/21/71 CRH

TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SSAN FRANCISCO (164-220)

)
Sul:
×
NORJAK
CONTACTS WITH AIRLINE HEADQUARTERS.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO ATLANTA, TWELVE TWENTY, SEVENTY-ONE. X-Hughes an Wend
RECORDS OF PILOT AND FLIGHT ENGINEER APPLICANTS
WITH HUGHES AIR WEST REVIEWED TWELVE TWENTY-ONE, SEVENTY-ONE.
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HUGHES AIR WEST,' SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISED THAT THEY HAVE ACCEPTED NO APPLICATIONS FOR FLIGHT PERSONNEL SINCE THE END OF NINETEEN SIXTY-NINE. IT WAS NOTED FROM REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WHICH DATE BACK TO EARLY NINETEEN SIXTY-EIGHT, WHICH INCLUDES APPLICATIONS FOR FLIGHT POSITIONS WITH BONANZA, PACIFIC AND HORTAWEST AIRLINES WHICH BECAME AIR WEST COAST WEST AT THE TIME OF THEIR MERGER IN APRIL, NINETEEN SIXTY- EIGHT.
;
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
: BAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
5
Re Anchorage airtel to Seattle, 12/20/71, - See Ser 1475 RE :
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Referenced airtel encloses an insert and a copy of a photograph of In view of the poor quality of the photograph, it is not felt this photograph is sufficiently good to show to witnesses; therefore, Portland at Tigard, Oreson is requested to attempt to determine the whereabouts of at the time of instant hijacking or to obtain better photograph of for display to witnesses.
2 .- Portland 1 - Minneapolis (INFO) 2- Seattle JSD:set
(5) Searched Serialized 18 Indexed
Filed
DB Cooper-5013 164-81-150TD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Oll
Date:
12/22/71
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
SUB
0 M

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
SUB
0 M

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE ADVISED THAT SAN FRANCISCO NEWSPAPERS UNABLE TO PRINT ENTIRE RANSOM LIST DUE TO LENGTH OF LIST. OAKLAND TRIBUNE, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA HAS PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE LISTING APPROXIMATELY THIRTY SERIAL NUMBERS AND STATING COMPLETE LIST AVAILABLE THROUGH OFFICES OF FBI. OTHER NEWSPAPERS BEING REQUESTED TO PUBLISH INFORMATION CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF SERIAL NUMBERS.
SAN FRANCISCO IS CIRCULARIZING BANKING INSTITUTIONS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS ADVISING THEM OF AVAILABILITY OF SERIAL NUMBERS AND REQUESTING THEM TO BE ALERT TO ACTIVITIES INVOLVING TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS.
DEVELOPED AS A SUSPECT THROUGH CHECK OF RECORDS OF BRANIFF AIRLINES, ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT AS HE WAS PRESENT CALIFORNIA, EIGHT AM TO FIVE PM, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
REVIEW OF RECORDS OF HUGHES AIR WEST DEVELOPED NO ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS.
JSD:k1b
164-81-1502
(2)
Approved:
RuJEM/OCA
Sent 9:28X M Per CCA DB Cooper-5014
Special Agent in Charge 15
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO.
JSD:k1b
164-81-1502
(2)
Approved:
RuJEM/OCA
Sent 9:28X M Per CCA DB Cooper-5014
Special Agent in Charge 15
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CET) 101+1L)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/22/71
FROM : SA RUBAIYAT B. CASTELLOW
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sub J
, At Or 11:25 AM on December 13. 1971
Washington, telephone No.
Seattle,
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personally appeared at the Seattle Office and demanded to see SAC MILNES.
He was interviewed by SA CASTELLOW in the In- terview Room. advised that he had telephonically talked to Mr. MILNES and had indicated to him that he would advise him the identity of the hijacker for $10,000 in ad- vance. was convinced to discuss the matter with SA CASTELLOW.
He stated that before furnishing any information, he desired to be known he needs $10,000 to attend law school.
He explained that he is a and that on Friday night, December 10, 1971, at approximately midnight he picked up a passenger in downtown Seattle. That individual was drunk.
He explained that he is a and that on Friday night, December 10, 1971, at approximately midnight he picked up a passenger in downtown Seattle. That individual was drunk. During con- versation with the individual, learned that the individual was a sky-diver and had made approximately 75 jumps. Further, he isatmotorcycle enthusiast and is par- ticularly fond of the trail bikes that he rides through the woods. then concluded that an individual who is both a sky-diver and a motorcycle enthusiast could well be identical with the hijacker. He concluded this because he could have left his trail bike in the area where he intended to 'parachute from the plane and thereby make his getaway on the trail bike.
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164-81-1503 SEARCHED ... .... .... INDEED SERIA LED ML FILED DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
A
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5015
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further stated that the individual looked somewhat like the "picture" of the hijacker that appeared in the newspaper.
Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5015
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further stated that the individual looked somewhat like the "picture" of the hijacker that appeared in the newspaper. He conceded, however, that his recollec- tion of the "picture" that appeared in the newspaper was somewhat hazy at that time, and he was not certain of the individual's identity.
He described the drunk individual that he saw on the previous Friday night as a white American, approxi- mately 25 years of age, 5'10" tall with sandy brown hair. He stated the individual never mentioned the crime, but he, just concluded that he would be a good suspect, due ' to the facts set out above.
He does not know the full identity of that indivi- dual, but when asked his name the individual told complainant that his first name was GARY, but he did not furnish his last name. Further conversation revealed that he is employed for some company located on
In Seattle. He further gathered that had 12 employees that worked in the shop, and approxi- mately the same number that worked on the outside.
The individual rode around in for between 30 and 45 minutes, and he eventually departed from He gathered that
The individual rode around in for between 30 and 45 minutes, and he eventually departed from He gathered that the individual
He does not know the address of that house.
then stated that he desired to see the "picture" of the hijacker, and he was permitted to observe. a copy of the artist's conception of the unknown subject. After studying the artist's conception of the unknown sub- ject for a short time, he advised that the individual he had in mind had longer hair than shown in the "picture, " and that the hairline of the individual was not as high as shown in the "picture." Further, he stated that the individual he has in mind had aumuch rounder face.
When leaving the office, stated that if the individual reported by him turns out to be the hijacker
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and the $200, 000 is recovered, he should be contacted and given his "reward."
DB Cooper-5017
- 3006 PD. PLAIN 3:50 PM URGENT 12-22-71 LJA TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P NORJAK.
"
DB Cooper-5017
- 3006 PD. PLAIN 3:50 PM URGENT 12-22-71 LJA TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P NORJAK.
Entered in Daily TT
Sal: M e
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BITTE AND OTHER OFFICES, DECEMBER TWENTY SEVENTYONE.
ALL LOGICAL INFORMANTS IN OREGON ARE IN PROCESS OF BEING CONTACTS
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PEVIEWED AND ARE PECFIVIG
·25VO SIHI HIIM NOILOANWOO NI NOIINGILY SOONNI INOJ OPSSON BANKERS ASSOCIATION FORWARDED PERTINENT INFORMATION TO ALL
BANKS IN OREGON ON DECEMBER SEVENTEEN SEVENTYONE AND SAVINGS AND 104 N
ASSOCIATION WILL SEND SAME INFORMATION TO ALL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS IN OREGON THIS WEEK. ALL BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS IN OREGON HAVE BEEN FURNISHED WITH LIST OF RANSOM SFPIAL MIIMBERS.
SAC HAS CONTACTED OREGONIAN AND OREGON JOURNAL, ROTH PORTLAND NEWSPAPERS. ENTIRE RANSOM LIST CONNOT BE PRINTED BECAUSE OF COST BUT FEATURE STORIES OF HIJACKING WILL BE RUIM IN FARLY FRETIANA GNA
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BECAUSE OF COST BUT FEATURE STORIES OF HIJACKING WILL BE RUIM IN FARLY FRETIANA GNA
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DB Cooper-5018 :unselectedMP 770 LA PLAIN 5:33 PM TITEL 12-92-71 LRS TO SEATTLE (164-31) PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
NORJAK .
RE SUSPECT
REVIEW OF BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS IN LOS ANGELES DIVISION REVEALS CAPTIONED PERSON SHOULD BE CONSIDERED POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS MATTER. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (CDC) , BULLETIN NUMBER SEVENTY ONE/FIVE -ONE DL, INDICATES
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FROM CUSTODY CDC. HE
IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE, AGE FORTY FOUR, BORN
PROSSER, WASHINGTON, BROWN HAIR,
BLUE EYES, SIX FEET, ONT NINETY POUNDS, MEDIUM BUILD, RUDDY
COMPLEXION, PILOT (OCCUPATION) , TATTOO :
FBI MIMRER
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SEARCHED. INDEXED BARIALIZED ALL FILED
DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-501LA 164-497 PAGE TWO
LOS ANGELES b6 IN NINETEEN SIXTY,
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26-14125
FILE TWENTY SIX - TWO SEVEY FOUP THREF FIGHT; STATTLE FILE
INDEXED BARIALIZED ALL FILED
DEC 22 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-501LA 164-497 PAGE TWO
LOS ANGELES b6 IN NINETEEN SIXTY,
b7C CASE CAPTIONED
26-14125
FILE TWENTY SIX - TWO SEVEY FOUP THREF FIGHT; STATTLE FILE TWENTY .SIX - ONE FOUR ONE TWO FIVE."
ABOVE FILE REVEALS
PESIDED IN SEATTLE AND IN NINETEEN SIXTY, SUBJECT HAD SEATTLE ADDRESS.
HE HAS OWNED AIRPLANES AND IN NINETEEN SIXTY, ABANDONED STOLEN VEHICLE AT SEATTLE, TACOMA, AIRPORT. APPEARS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THAT APFA. EXCELLENT PHOTO OF AVAILABLE IN CDC FILE.
PHOTOS BEING FORWARDED REGISTERED AIPMAIL THIS DATE
FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES TO ASCERTAIN IF SHOULD BE CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT.
IN VIEW OF FUGITIVE STATUS AS ESCAPEE WANTED BY STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NO ADDITIONAL LEADS BEING SET FORTH AT THIS TIME, AS WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN. b6 b7C
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS, AS HE REPORTEDLY ARMED WITH A THIRTY EIGHT CALIBER REVOLVER AND TWENTY TWO PISTOL IN THE PAST. UNG
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DB Cooper-5020 :unselectedNRØ22 LA PLAIN 735PM NITEL 12-23-71 DPK TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK.
Elim
RE HONOLULU NITEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWENTY-ONE LAST.
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DB Cooper-5020 :unselectedNRØ22 LA PLAIN 735PM NITEL 12-23-71 DPK TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK.
Elim
RE HONOLULU NITEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWENTY-ONE LAST.
RE SUSPECT
INTERVIEWED AT b6 b7C
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CALIFORNIA, WHERE EMPLOYED AS AND ADVISED WAS ON JOB UNTIL FOUR THIRTY P.M., NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST.
DISPLAYED TIME RECORDS INDICATING AT WORK DAYS OF NOVEMBER TWENTY-TWO THRU TWENTY-FOUR LAST, FROM EIGHT A.M. TO FOUR THIRTY P.M. IS WHITE MALE, BORN AT AKRON, OHIO, SIX FEET ONE INCH, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BROWN GRAYING CREWCUT HAIR, BROWN EYES, AND WEARS GLASSES.
HE IS NO LONGER BEING CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. HONOLULU ADVISED AIR MAIL.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END 164-81-1506 RECD. THREE TELS DCA FBI SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-502NR 016 LA PLAIN 539PM NITEL 12-23-71 CXF TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK.
Elim
RE SAN FRANCISCO NITEL TO LOS ANGELES, DATED DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST.
RE SUSPECT
INTERVIEWED AT
LOS ANGELES, WHERE
HE ADVISED ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST HE WORKED ALL DAY IN LOS
RE SUSPECT
INTERVIEWED AT
LOS ANGELES, WHERE
HE ADVISED ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST HE WORKED ALL DAY IN LOS ANGELES AND DINED IN EVENING WITH
INTERVIEWED WITHOUT PRIOR OPPORTUNITY TO SONSULT WITH AND CONFIRMED WITH HIM NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
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VERIFIES THAT
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WORKED NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, UNTIL ABOUT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. HE IS NO LONGER CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END RECD. 2 TELS DCA FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-502FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/23/71
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TO :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Sul:
F.
Y.
NORJAK.
THE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF AN AIR FORCE MAP OF THE FLIGHT PATH WAS DELIVERED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE, TODAY TO BE DISPATCHED ON FLIGHT TWENTYFOUR, LEAVING AT FIVE FIFTY PM, ADDRESSED TO
NW AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS.
OF AN AIR FORCE MAP OF THE FLIGHT PATH WAS DELIVERED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE, TODAY TO BE DISPATCHED ON FLIGHT TWENTYFOUR, LEAVING AT FIVE FIFTY PM, ADDRESSED TO
NW AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS.
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Special Agent in Charge
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TO: SEATTLE (164-81 PITTSBURGH. (164-93) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) MIAMI (164-552) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NORJAX .
RE PITTSBURGH AIRTEL TO CHICAGO, DECEMBER FIFTEEN SEVENTYONE; MIAMI AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FIFTEEN SEVENTYONE; AND SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIXTEEN SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECTS:
WITNESSES
NORTHWEST ORIENT
AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, VIEWED PICTURES OF ABOVE SUSPECTS AND 
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DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS THE HIJACKER. SAID SUSPECT HAD FACIAL FEATURES WHICH IN GENERAL RESEMBLED HIJACKER BUT HE IS NOT HIJACKER. END SLA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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SEARCHED ____ INDEX SERIALIZED /12 FIL DEC 20 1971 fal . SEATTLE
DI Cooper-502MRØØ5 LA PLAIN 536PM NITEL 12-23-71 DCB TO SEATTLE (164-81) PITTSBURGH FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
SANTA BARBARA
THIS DATE,
COUNTY SO, SANTA MARIA,
SEATTLE
DI Cooper-502MRØØ5 LA PLAIN 536PM NITEL 12-23-71 DCB TO SEATTLE (164-81) PITTSBURGH FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
SANTA BARBARA
THIS DATE,
COUNTY SO, SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, STATES RETURNING FROM PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA ON DECEMBER . ELEVEN LAST, LEAVING PITTSBURGH AT EIGHT FORTYFIVE AM ON TWA FLIGHT TWO ZERO NINE, AND ARRIVING IN LOS ANGELES AT TEN THIRTY AM.
STATES AN INDIVIDUAL CAME TO HIS ATTENTION SITTING DIRECTLY ACROSS ISLE WHO LOOKED FAMILIAR TO HIM. HE ADDS THAT BECAUSE OF FAMILIAR APPEARANCE, AFTER LEAVING PLANE, HE OBSERVED THIS MAN AT BAGGAGE COUNTER PICK UP SUITCASE BEARING NAME
PENNSYLVANIA. HE ADVISES THAT
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AFTER READING NEWSPAPER ARTICLES RE HIJACKING, HE TENDED TO DISCOUNT POSSIBILITY HIJACKER WOULD USE NAME OF AGAIN AND DUE TO RECENT b6 b7C
HAD NOT REPORTED MATTER PREVIOUSLY.
HE DESCRIBED THE PERSON OBSERVED ON THE AIRPLANE AS WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, MEDIUM BUILD, DARK COMPLEXION, DARK
HE DESCRIBED THE PERSON OBSERVED ON THE AIRPLANE AS WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, MEDIUM BUILD, DARK COMPLEXION, DARK HAIR, AND OVERHEARD MAN SPEAK IN VOICE DESCRIBED AS "VERY NASAL SOUNDING".
PITTSBURGH,
PENNSYLVANIA: · ASCERTAIN IF
INDIVIDUAL NAMED
IS OR HAS RESIDED AT
AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE
INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END +
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DB Cooper-502FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/20/71
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
W FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype to Seattle, 12/14/71, and Sacramento teletype to Seattle, 12/15/71.
Re: Suspect
photograpARD
Enclosed is one photograph of referenced suspect, taken 5/13/69.
AT STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
On 12/16/71,
advised his records reflect no information concerning a change of address for
SA
On 12/16/71, contact with Victor Aircraft Company, South Airport Boulevard, revealed that Maney Aircraft Company no longer exists and their business was bought out by Victor
On 12/16/71,
advised his records reflect no information concerning a change of address for
SA
On 12/16/71, contact with Victor Aircraft Company, South Airport Boulevard, revealed that Maney Aircraft Company no longer exists and their business was bought out by Victor Aircraft Company. They advised that did not work for them and they had no record of his employment with Maney Aircraft. They could not suggest where the former
2)- Seattle (Enc. 1) Nº C 2 - Sacramento
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Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
2 U. s. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE DE Cooper-5028
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records of Maney Aircraft would be maintained.
On 12/16/71, the Stockton Police Department and San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office records were reviewed and no information concerning current whereabouts could be located in the files.
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DB Cooper-5029
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AIRTIL
AIR MAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FMI (164-2111) (MIT): FBI Laboratory)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (r)
SUBJECT:
MORJAK
Klimination prints for D. B. COOPER's letter
postmarked 12/1/71, to editor of "oregonian"
Re Portland letter to Bureau dated 12/2/71; and Bureau teletype to Portland, 12/10/71.
COOPER's letter
postmarked 12/1/71, to editor of "oregonian"
Re Portland letter to Bureau dated 12/2/71; and Bureau teletype to Portland, 12/10/71.
Kaclosed for the Buronu are photographs and meratives of fineprint of
In the want the photographs of fingerprints for are not suitable for comparison purposes, efforts will be made to obtain the original fingerprints for these individuals from Multnomah County Sheriff's office.
MALCOLM BAUER stated he was fingerprinted while in the service under serial number 0325775, and his DOB 1m 3/19/14.
REQUEST OF FRI LABORATORY
Will compare fingerprints of the above individuals with those latent fingerprints contained on the D. B. COOPER letter described in referenced Portland letter to Bureau dated 12/2/71.
3 - Bureau (Enc. 8) 3- Seattle 2 - Portland RKB:pah (7)
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The enclosed fingerprints may be retained at the Identification Division because Portland Office anticipates no further use for this material.
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DB Cooper-503OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA PPMR (4 CPR) 101-11.
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The enclosed fingerprints may be retained at the Identification Division because Portland Office anticipates no further use for this material.
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DB Cooper-503OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA PPMR (4 CPR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM :
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE:
12/22/71
Sub- Lead X
On December 22, 1971, Aberdeen, Washington, advised that hhe had heard that the FBI was extending its invest- igation into the Aberdeen area in captioned matter. She was advised that the Bureau was answering inquiries in many localities.
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She reported that the evening of the hijacking, she had the television on and was listenting to reports of the hijack while the plane was enroute Seattle from Portland. While listening to this report, a helicopter flying easternly went over her house a an unusally low altitude. She was unable to further identify the aircraft, but thought it may have something to do with the hijacking.
Although this, in itself is of little investigative value, the question arose that the unsub may have had an accompliee and was removed from the ground after landing by aircraft.
Although this, in itself is of little investigative value, the question arose that the unsub may have had an accompliee and was removed from the ground after landing by aircraft. Has the FAA and/or the suitable monitoring agency been contacted for identification of all aircraft in the pertient area where the hijacker could have landed. It has been the writer's experience to be a passenger in a small plane south of the Columbia River near Mount Laker Hood and hear radio FAA Auburn report they had our plane on radar and told us exactly where we were as well as what to expect in other aircraft passing through the area.
RAW:
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This red mitand for closing Hope f
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 12
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SSDEYED
DEC @ 31971 FBI - SEATTLE
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 198Z ESTTION OSA GEN. REG. NO. UNITED STATES' GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/22/81
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NOR JAC
Re memo of SA
12/17/71
SUSPECT:
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of Attached to this memorandum is one (1) copy of a photograph furnished by Cowlitz County
SO.
MANNING
SUBJECT:
NOR JAC
Re memo of SA
12/17/71
SUSPECT:
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of Attached to this memorandum is one (1) copy of a photograph furnished by Cowlitz County
SO. This is the most recent photograph of and no information on arrests later than 1965.
at that location
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FBI Date: 12/21/71
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	SAC, CHICAGO	(164-297)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

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Re Chicago teletype to Bureau, dated 12/20/71.
Re : Suspect 
17/129)
Enclosed for Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Portland are three photos of suspect taken in early 1960s. It is to be noted that photos are being furnished Los Angeles inasmuch as suspect was last known to be in that area.
LEADS
SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND
Exhibit photos of to witnesses and advise. 
CONSIDER SUBJECT ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2) - Seattle (Encls.