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Employee
RECHARGE
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Initials of Cterk
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Dato
Date Charged
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Location
DB Cooper-7964NRØ04 SU PLAIN
6:22PM IMMEDIATE 4/13/72 LSB
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
4P
NORJAK.
00: SEATTLE.
Sul - 386
REVIEW OF BANK RECORDS OF RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
Employee
Location
DB Cooper-7964NRØ04 SU PLAIN
6:22PM IMMEDIATE 4/13/72 LSB
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
4P
NORJAK.
00: SEATTLE.
Sul - 386
REVIEW OF BANK RECORDS OF RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., OBTAINED FROM WALKER BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, TODAY INDICATES APPLICATION FOR BANK CREDIT CARD DATED JANUARY TWENTY LAST. OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS AS OF THAT DATE INCLUDE FORTY DOLLARS TO MASTER CHARGE; SIX HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO BANKAMERICARD; NO AMOUNTS OWING TO WACHOVIA BANK AND TRUST, BUT PRIOR LOANS. CHECK DATED JANUARY TWENTYONE LAST IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIRST SECURITY BANK FOR BANKAMERICARD PAYMENT. CHECK DATED MARCH TWENTYFOUR LAST TO WALER BANK FOR BANKAMERICARD PAYMENT. OVERALL REVIEW OF OTHER CHECKS INDICATE MC COY HAD EXTENSIVE FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS INCLUDING OTHERS THAN THOSE LISTED ON BANK CARD APPLICATION FORM.
PROVO, UTAH, b6 b7C
. ADVISED TODAY. RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., HAD REPAIRS END PAGE ONE
ASAU ADVI / OLA
3
164-81-2807
SEARCHEDLAULUL INDEXED,
APR 1-3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7965PAGE TWO
SU 164-24
ON VOLKSWAGEN ON SEVEN OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER NINETEEN SEVENTY.
END PAGE ONE
ASAU ADVI / OLA
3
164-81-2807
SEARCHEDLAULUL INDEXED,
APR 1-3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7965PAGE TWO
SU 164-24
ON VOLKSWAGEN ON SEVEN OCCASIONS SINCE NOVEMBER NINETEEN SEVENTY. MILEAGE WAS NOTED ON REPAIR TICKETS AS FOLLOWS: NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE NINETEEN SEVENTY, FOUR TWO ONE ZERO THREE MILES; JUNE TWENTYTHREE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, FIVE ONE ZERO ZERO FOUR MILES; SEPTEMBER TEN NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, FIVE THREE, SEVEN FOUR ZERO MILES; OCTOBER TWENTYNINE
55320
NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, FIVE FIVE THREE TWO ZERO MILES; NOVEMBER
THIRTY NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, FIVE SEVEN ZERO FOUR TWO MILES;
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MARCH THIRTEEN LAST, SIX ZERO SIX SIX EIGHT MILES; AND APRIL FIVE LAST,' SIX ONE SIX THREE FIVE MILES.
IT IS NOTED IN THE SEVEN MONTH PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE NINETEEN SEVENTY TO JUNE TWENTYTHREE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, MC COY DROVE EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND 1271 ONE MILES FOR AN AVERAGE MILEAGE PER MONTH OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTYONE MILES. DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, MC COY DROVE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTYTWO MILES. 1722
END PAGE' TWO
DB Cooper-7966PAGE THREE
SU 164-24
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS INDICATE SHE APPLIED FOR POSITION WITH
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1722
END PAGE' TWO
DB Cooper-7966PAGE THREE
SU 164-24
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS INDICATE SHE APPLIED FOR POSITION WITH
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ON THE APPLICATION SHE INDICATED THAT SHE PLANNED TO LEAVE PROVO, UTAH,, ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO NINETEEN SEVENTYONE FOR THREE WEEK
VISIT TO NORTH CAROLINA.
TO FOLLOW ON DECEMBER TEN NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. PURPOSE OF TRIP WAS TO VISIT
FAMILY. SHE LATER CONTACTED OFFICE AND INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT 'GO BECAUSE OF ILLNESS. SHE DID NOT FURTHER EXPLAIN. ADDITIONAL RECORDS,' BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY INDICATE MC COY WAS ABSENT FROM CLASS ON DECEMBER TWO NINETEEN SEVENTYONE,
NATIONAL GUARD RECORDS INDICATE MC COY ATTENDED NORMAL DRILLS ON NOVEMBER THIRTEEN AND FOURTEEN NINETEEN SEVENTYONE AND DECEMBER ELEVEN AND TWELVE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. HE PERFORMED EXTRA FLIGHT DRILLS ON NOVEMBER NINETEEN AND TWENTY NINETEEN SEVENTYONE AND DECEMBER FOURTEEN, FIFTEEN AND SIXTEEN NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. RECORDS OF PURPOSES OF END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-7967PAGE FOUR SU 164-24
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EXTRA FLIGHTS DETERMINED TO BE IN HANDS OF 'A ARMY NATIONAL GUARD HEADQUARTERS, SALT LAKE CITY.
RECORDS OF PURPOSES OF END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-7967PAGE FOUR SU 164-24
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EXTRA FLIGHTS DETERMINED TO BE IN HANDS OF 'A ARMY NATIONAL GUARD HEADQUARTERS, SALT LAKE CITY. EFFORTS CONTINUING TO LOCATE FOR EXAMINATION,OF THESE DOCUMENTS.
EFFORTS CONTINUING TO LOCATE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE TO ESTABLISH MC COY'S WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR NINETEEN' SEVENTYONE.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P. END
DCA FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-7968 NR 025 CE PLAIN 10:38 PM NITEL 4-14-72 CER

TO:	DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
SALT LAKE	CITY (164-24)
SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM	CHARLOTTE	(164-101) 3P

Sol: 386
NORJACK
RE CHARLOTTE TELETYPE TO BUREAU, APRIL THIRTEEN, LAST, RE: SUSPECT RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
ON APRIL FOURTEEN, INSTANT, MC COY'S CHECKING ACCOUNT AT WACHOVIA BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, RALEIGH, N.C., WAS COMPLETELY REVIEWED AND ALL ACTIVITY AND TRANSACTIONS WERE NOTED FROM OCTOBER ONE, SEVENTY ONE, THROUGH THE PRESENT DATE.
, WAS COMPLETELY REVIEWED AND ALL ACTIVITY AND TRANSACTIONS WERE NOTED FROM OCTOBER ONE, SEVENTY ONE, THROUGH THE PRESENT DATE. IT SHOULD BE OBSERVED THAT THERE WERE NO EXTREMELY UNUSUAL DEPOSITS OR DEBITS NOTED DURING THE ABOVE PERIOD.
DURING THE PERTINENT PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER EIGHTEEN, SEVENTY ONE, THROUGH DECEMBER FIFTEEN, SEVENTY ONE, SUSPECT AND WROTE EIGHTEEN CHECKS AND MADE TOTAL DEPOSITS OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS WITH BALANCE ON DECEMBER FIFTEEN, SEVEINY ONE, OF END' PAGE ONE
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164-81-2808
SEARCHTO. INDECO SERIALIZED ALL FILED APR 104 1972 FBI . SEATTLE 20PAGE. TWO
FORTY TWO DOLLARS AND THIRTY FIVE CENTS. SUSPECT'S BALANCE ON JANUARY EIGHTEEN, LAST, WAS SIXTY THREE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY" SEVEN CENTS, ON FEBRUARY SIXTEEN, LAST, NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY FIVE CENTS, AND ON MARCH FIFTEEN, LAST, SUSPECT'S BALANCE WAS THIRTY TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY FOUR CENTS. SUSPECT'S CURRENT BALANCE IS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
SUSPECT'S CHECKING ACCOUNT ALSO INCLUNED A "READY RESERVE" ACCOUNT WHICH WHEN NECESSARY AUTOMATICALLY CREDITS AND DEPOSITS CASH TO HIS ACCOUNT WHEN
SUSPECT'S CHECKING ACCOUNT ALSO INCLUNED A "READY RESERVE" ACCOUNT WHICH WHEN NECESSARY AUTOMATICALLY CREDITS AND DEPOSITS CASH TO HIS ACCOUNT WHEN HIS ACCOUNT IS OVERDRAWN. ALL CHECKS WRITTEN BY SUSPECT WERE REVIEWED AND APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN LOCALLY IN PROVO, UTAH, AREA, AND NONE WERE NOTED THAT WOULD APPEAR TO BE PERTINENT IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MATTER:
DURING REVIEW OF SUSPECT'S ACCOUNT, IT WAS NOTED THAT HE. HAS WRITTEN SEVERAL CHECKS TO THE FIRST SECURITY BANK OF UTAH, PROVO, UTAH, IN CONNECTION WITH ACCOUNT NUMBER ONE SIX ZERO DASH TWO ONE SEVEN DASH SEVEN SEVEN THREE.
IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION, CHARLOTTE IS PREPARING END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-7970PAGE THREE
AN FD THREE ZERO TWO SETTING FORTH ABOVE GENERAL DETAILS. COPIES OF SUSPECT'S MONTHLY STATEMENTS FROM OCTOBER, SEVENTY ONE, THROUGH MARCH, SEVENTY TWO, AS WELL AS A COPY OF ALL CHECKS WRITTEN DURING THIS PERIOD ARE BEING MAINTAINED AS ONE A'S IN CHARLOTTE FILE.
SALT LAKE CITY DIVISION AT PROVO, UTAL, WILL IF NOT ALREADY DONE, DETERMINE DETAILS CONCERNING SUSPECT'S ACCOUNT AT FIRST SECURITY BANK OF UTAH.
SALT LAKE CITY DIVISION AT PROVO, UTAL, WILL IF NOT ALREADY DONE, DETERMINE DETAILS CONCERNING SUSPECT'S ACCOUNT AT FIRST SECURITY BANK OF UTAH.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
ENDS.
DB Cooper-7971NR 024 CE PLAIN 10:43 PM NITEL 4-14-72 CER
TO:
DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
SALT LAKE CITY
(164-24)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
Sub : 386
FROM:
CHARLOTTE
(164-11)
IP
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE
. RE CHARLOTTE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, APRIL THIRTEEN, SEVENTY .TWO. RE: SUSPECT RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
BEING FORWARDED TO SALT LAKE CITY AND SEATTLE BY AIRTEL IS COPY OF TRANSACTIONS REGARDING MC COY'S MASTER CHARGE DURING PERIOD JANUARY SEVENTYONE, TO LATTER MARCH, SEVENTYTWO. INFORMATION OBTAINED APRIL THIRTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, , FROM WACHOVIA BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, WINSTON-SALEN, N. C., INDICATES NO ACTIVITY ON THE PART OF MC COY'S MASTER CHARGE DURING. PERTINENT PERIOD OF NORJAK.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. END. DCA FBI SEATTLE RECD TWO TELS CLR
164-81-2809
4
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZEO 1211 FILED APR 14 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 180
DB Cooper-7972

NRØ13 CG PLAIN	386
852PM NITEL 4-14-72 EOM
TO
SERIALIZEO 1211 FILED APR 14 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 180
DB Cooper-7972

NRØ13 CG PLAIN	386
852PM NITEL 4-14-72 EOM
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)	Supp
McCoy
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM CHICAGO (164-297)
NORJAK.

RE SALT LAKE CITY TELS APRIL ELEVEN, LAST. SEARCH PROCEEDING AT UNITED AIR LINE HEADQUARTERS, ELX GROVE, ILLINOIS, OF FLIGHT RECORDS FOR ALL UAL FLIGHTS FROM 11-10 to 11-24 SALT LAKE CITY TO PORTLAND NOVEMBER TEN, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE TO. NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE AND FROM SEATTLE- PORTLAND TO SALT LAKE CITY NOVEMBER TEN TO NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE. AS SOON AS SEARCH COMPLETED, BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ORIGIN WILL BE ADVISED.
'END
DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-2810
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DB Cooper-7973RØ16 CE CODE 10:11PM NITEL 4-18-72 RSR TO: SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) AND SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: CHARLOTTE (164-10!
'END
DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-2810
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APR 1'4 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
188
DB Cooper-7973RØ16 CE CODE 10:11PM NITEL 4-18-72 RSR TO: SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) AND SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: CHARLOTTE (164-10!)
SUB - 386
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE RE CHARLOTTE TELETYPE TO SALT LAKE CITY APRIL SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, AND SALT LAKE CITY TELEPHONE CALL TO CHARLOTTE , APRIL SEVENTEEN SEVENTYTWO.
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A KNOWLEDGEABLE SOURCE WHO HAS FURNISHED RELIABLE INFORMATION IN THE PAST ADVISED THAT SUSPECT'S FATHER RICHARD E. MC COY , SR. , AND THAT DURING THE MONTHSOF NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER, SEVEDNTYONE,
ENDPAGE ONE
167-81 -2011 SEARCHABLE KNOCKED. SERVICES 1M2 MED MY APR 1 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7974
MyCE 164-101
PAGE TWO
ON APRIL EIGHTEEN SEVENTY TWO,
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, WACHOVIA BANK AND TRUST CO. , RALEIGH, N. C. ', ADVISED THAT THE PRESENT TIME SUSPECT'S FATHER HAS THREE OUTSTANDING LOANS WITH WACHOVIA. THE TOTAL APPROXIMATE BALANCE FOR THESE LOANS IS THIRTY FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS WHICH LOANS ARE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE . OF A CAR AND DOWN PAYMENT FOR A HOME. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY AND NO UNUSUAL TRANSACTIONS VERE NOTED.
OF A CAR AND DOWN PAYMENT FOR A HOME. THESE ACCOUNTS ARE ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY AND NO UNUSUAL TRANSACTIONS VERE NOTED.
SUSPECT'S FATHER ALSO HAS CHECKING ACCOUNT AND PRESENT BALANCE IS THREE HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS WITH NO UNUSUAL LARGE TRANSACTIONS BEING NOTED.
FURTHER ADVISED THAT HE IS ACQUAINTED WITH SUSPECT AND FATHER AND HAS DONE BUSINESS WITH SUSPECT'S FATHER IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOANS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. ' 'HE ADVISED HE SPOKE WITH SUSPECT'S FATHER CONCERNING MC COY, JR., AND THAT FATHER IS VERY UPSET AND WAS COMPLETELY SHOCKED BY RECENT ARREST OF END PAGE TWO
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DB.Cooper-7975 CE 164-101 PAGE THREE
SON CONCERNING HIJACKING. STATED IN GENERAL CONVERSATION WITH SUSPECT'S FATHER HE INDICATED HE WOULD POSSIBLY REQUEST A SIZABLE LOAN FROM WACHOVIA IN ORDER TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSIL FOR THE SUSPECT.
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION SUSPECTS FATHER IS A RETIRED MILITARY MAN HAVING SERVED TWENTY NINE YEARS. HE IS PRESENTLY EMPLOYED IN THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT AS A CIVILIAN AT N. C. STATE UNIVERSITY.
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION SUSPECTS FATHER IS A RETIRED MILITARY MAN HAVING SERVED TWENTY NINE YEARS. HE IS PRESENTLY EMPLOYED IN THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT AS A CIVILIAN AT N. C. STATE UNIVERSITY.
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOW. SUSPECT'S PARENTS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED UNTIL SALT LAKE CITY OR SEATTLE REQUESTS SAME.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
KNOWLEDGEABLE SOURCE REFERRED TO
RALEIGH, N. C.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-7976NRO02 SU PLAIN 5:38 PM URGENT 4/19/72 3P
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211!)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SEATTLE (164-81)
Sul 3 82
FROM
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
NORJAK. RE: RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. - SUSPECT.
RE SALT LAKE CITY TELEPHONE CALLS TO PORTLAND AND LAS VEGAS APRIL EIGHTEEN LAST. SALT LAKE CITY, ADVISED APRIL EIGHTEEN LAST MC COY LIKED TO WEAR CONSERVATIVE SOLID COLORED CLIP-ON TIES SIMILAR TO PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIES IN NORJAK. STATED HE HAD BEEN OUT SOCIALLY WITH MC COY AND RECALLED THAT AT A MOVIE ONE NIGHT MC COY WORE A CLIP-ON TIE AND REMOVED .
HIS TIE WHEN. HE SAT DOWN TO WATCH THE MOVIE. 
b6 b7C WAS SHOWN PHOTOGRAPH OF TIE CLASP RECOVERED IN NORJAK CASE AND STATED CLASP LOOKS FAMILIAR BUT HE CANNOT SAY FOR SURE IF
b6 b7C WAS SHOWN PHOTOGRAPH OF TIE CLASP RECOVERED IN NORJAK CASE AND STATED CLASP LOOKS FAMILIAR BUT HE CANNOT SAY FOR SURE IF MC COY HAD ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. HE SAID IT IS TYPE OF TIE CLASP MC COY WOULD WEAR. WHO WAS INTERVIEWED SEPARATELY HAD SIMILAR COMMENTS CONCERNING TIE AND TIE CLASP. END PAGE ONE.
164-81-2812
HARHID ...... INSTALO
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APR 1 9 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-7977PAGE TWO
STATED MC COY MADE HIS FIRST FREE FALL PARACHUTE JUMP IN OCTOBER SEVENTYONE WHILE ON A FLIGHT WITH MC COY HAS MADE NUMEROUS MILITARY TYPE JUMPS AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW- ING HIS FIRST FREE FALL JUMP HE BEGAN' PRACTICING JUMPS WITH THE ALTA PARACHUTE CLUB IN SALT LAKE CITY.
WAS QUESTIONED .CONCERNING POSSIBILITY OF, MC COY AND OTHER NATIONAL GUARD MEN OBTAINING MILITARY FLIGHTS.
STATED USUALLY ALL THAT IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN FLIGHT IS TO PRESENT NATIONAL GUARD IDENTIFICATION CARD.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS, HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH, HAS NO RECORD OF MILITARY HOPS BY MC COY IN NOVEMBER SEVENTYONE OR APRIL LAST. RECORD LOCATED OF FLIGHT BE
( CLOSE FRIEND OF MC COY), MC COY AND TWO BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO
RECORD LOCATED OF FLIGHT BE
( CLOSE FRIEND OF MC COY), MC COY AND TWO BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO CHARLESTON,, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON JANUARY TWENTYFOUR LAST.
CHECK OF SERVICE STATIONS, CEDAR CITY, UTAH, TODAY INDICATED DATES OF CHARGE TICKETS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE AND TWENTYSIX LAST BY MC COY . ARE PROBABLY ACCURATE DATES, HOWEVER BOTH SERVICE STATION OPERATORS STATE THEY HAVE MADE ERRORS IN PAST ON DATES ON CHARGE TICKETS AND COULD NOT BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN AS TO DATES.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-7978
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LAS VEGAS AND PORTLAND WILL CHECK MILITARY AIR FIELDS YOUR AREAS TO DETERMINE ANY FLIGHTS BY MC COY NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE, "TWENTYFOUR OR TWENTYFIVE LAST.
EFFORTS CONTINUING SALT LAKE CITY TO INTERVIEW CLOSE ASSOCIATES OF MC COY TO EXHIBIT PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIE AND TIE CLASP AND TO DEVELOP FURTHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON MC COY.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END.
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-7979N 004 SF PLAIN 11:08 AM URGENT 4-19-72 KEH
TO:
CHICAGI
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:'
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
IP
SUB - 386
LAS
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-7979N 004 SF PLAIN 11:08 AM URGENT 4-19-72 KEH
TO:
CHICAGI
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:'
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
IP
SUB - 386
LAS VEGAS TOPO + RETURN
NORJAK
RE RICHARD FLOYD .MC COY, JR., AKA DAN COOPER, D. COOPER, J. JOHNSON.
DONE, NER.
RE SALT LAKE TELETYPE APRIL EIGHTEEN LAST.
NEL
DONE - See 31-n++\07
FOR INFORMATION OF SALT LAKE UNITED AIR LINES (UAL) RECORDS MAINTAINED AT CHICAGO, REFERENCED TELETYPE INDICATES THE POSSIBILITY THAT MC COY DROVE FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO LAS VEGAS, FLEW TO PORTLAND TO COMMIT HIJACKING, RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS AND DROVE BACK TO SALT LAKE CITY, AIRWEST, UAL, AND WESTERN AIRLINES PROVIDE SERVICE BETWEEN LAS VEGAS AND PORTLAND BUT THERE ARE NO DIRECT FLIGHTS. ALL ARE EITHER VIA LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO. CHICAGO DETERMINE THROUGH UAL RECORDS IF MC' COY UNDER HIS TRUE NAME OR THAT OF D. COOPER, DAN COOPER, OR J. JOHNSON TOOK FLIGHT FROM LAS VEGAS TO PORT- LAND ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHIRD OR TWENTYFOURTH, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE 11.23 24 AND RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS FROM PORTLAND NOVEMBER TWENTYFOURTH OR TWENTYFIFTH, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
23 24 AND RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS FROM PORTLAND NOVEMBER TWENTYFOURTH OR TWENTYFIFTH, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. END
164-81-2813
APR 19 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
VAB
11/24/72
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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: DIRECTOR, FRY (164-211;) AND SACS, PORTLAND (164-41)
SEATTLE (164-81) SALT LAKE CITY (1.62-24)
SUB- 386
FROM : SAC, LAS VEGAS (764-60)
KORJAK. RE: RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR, " BUSPECT RE LAS VEGAS TRI, APRIL RIGHTSHER LAST/ AND SALT LAKE CITY RICI. APRIL. NINETEEN INSTANE.
ATTENDANT WHO WAS ON DUTY SLEVEN PH, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIVE LAST TO SEVEN AB, NOVENUEIL TWENTY-SIX LAST, LOCATED AND INTERVIRHED THIS DATR., DOES NOT RECALL ARY DETAILS CONCERNING CHARGE MADE FOR GASOLINE ON MC COY'S BARS AMERICARD. INSPECTION OF CARBOX WITH STATION COPY OF CHARGE SLIP INDICATES THAT WORDS "HOW CAROL. " WRITTRI NEIL LICENSE NUMBER. ATTENDANT STATES HE BELIEVES HE: CHECKED
LICENSE PUT NOT POSITIVE,
ONLY AIR FORCE BASE WHERE MILIRALLY PLANES COULDY LAND IR LAS VIRIAS ARBA IS NHALTSS AIR FORCE BASE,
ATTENDANT STATES HE BELIEVES HE: CHECKED
LICENSE PUT NOT POSITIVE,
ONLY AIR FORCE BASE WHERE MILIRALLY PLANES COULDY LAND IR LAS VIRIAS ARBA IS NHALTSS AIR FORCE BASE, NORTHBAST OP, LAS VEGAS. CHECKS WITH NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS INDICATES THAT INDIVIDUALS WHO COME IN OR MILITARY PLANES ARE NOT, LOGGED
INDIVIDUALLY. PERSONNEL STATE THERE WOULD BE RO WAY OF KNOWING WHETHER A PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL ARRIVED IN DAS VEGAS. OPERATIONS
2 - EV IG4-60 1 - LV J.G4-72 LCDEZER (2) / $
164-81-12814
SEARCHED
WA 7:21
INCLIED SERIALIZE2/212 FREDL 0 APR 1 9 1972
Approved:
Nemnt
Special Agent in Chutes
1 FRI . SEATTLE 7
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* WW 164-60
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FHISOWNEE STATE THAT INDIVIDUAL NANES WOULD BE AVAILABLE, AT ROENNE OF ORIGIN OF FLIGHT AND WOULD BE REFLECTED ON A PASSENGER ISINIFEST.
THREE FLIGHTS DURING MONTH OF NOVEMBER WITH PASSENGER CARRYING CAPABILITY LANDED AT NELLIS' WITH PRIOR STOP AT HILL AIR FORCE BASE:
ONE - NOVEMBER THREE, & ONE ONE RIGHT FROM NELLIS TO HILL ARD RETURN THO - NOVEMBER EIGHTEEN, Y THIRTY-NINE PRON HILL TO NELLIS THREE - NOVENBER TWENTY-FOUR, T THIRTY-NINE FRON OPFETT FIRED, NEINIASKA. YO HILL AIR FORCE BASE TO CASTLE, NEW MEXICO, TO NEELJS.
A CHECK OF THE LOGS REVEALED NO NATIONAL GUARD PLANES OR RESERVE AIR FORCE PLANES FROM SALT LAKE CITY COMMERCIAL AIR FIELD TO NELLIS DURING MONTH OF NOVEMBER."
SALT LAKE CITY CONSIDER. CHECK AT HILL AIR FORCE BASE. FOR ANY PASSENGER MANIFEST DURING NOVENDER LAST SHOWING NO COY AS PASSENGER.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
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RE: RICHARD FLOYD HC COY, AKA DAN COOPER, D. B. COOPER, D. COOPER, J. JOHNSON - SUSPECT.
RE LAS VEGAS TEL TO BUREAU, RATED APRIL EIGHTEEN, LAST. CHECK OF WESTERN AIRLINE RECORDS AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DID NOT LOCATE EVIDENCE OF ANY TRAVEL BY MC COY UNDER TRUE HAME ARTO KNOWH ALIASES BETWEEN LAS VEGAS AND PORTLAND, OREGON, OH APPROPRIATE DATES. WESTERN DID LOCATE A UNITED AIRLINE FICKEF HUMBER ZERO ONE SIX; TWO THARE TWO , EIGHT SEVEN RINE ZERO SIX SIX, ISSUED ROVAMBER TKO, LAST, AT URTITED AIRLINES, SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TICKET OFFICE, IN NAME IHITTAL "P." (ILLEGIBLE) JOHNSON. ROUND TRIP TICKET PURCHASED BY CASH FOR
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LAS VEGAS
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NORJAK
RE SALT LAKE TELETYPE APRIL EIGHTEEN LAST.
RECORDS HUGHES AIR WEST UNDER NAMES RICHARD FELOYD / MCCOY, D. COOPER, DAN COOPER AND J. JOHNSON CHECKED BY BUAGENTS 11-22 11-26 FROM NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, FOR ALL FLIGHTS TO, LAS VEGAS TO PORTLAND AND RETURN WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
JOHNSON CHECKED BY BUAGENTS 11-22 11-26 FROM NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, FOR ALL FLIGHTS TO, LAS VEGAS TO PORTLAND AND RETURN WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
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TO: '	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
FROM:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101) (P)

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E: SUSPECT RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
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THIS INFORMATION CANNOT BE MADE PUBLIC WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF A SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM. END.
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Sup 386
Re telephone call of SAC EARL MILLNES to Minneapolis on 4/10/72.
On 4/11/72 Agents from the Minneapolis Office
Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis,
' contacted Minnesota. provided the lift tickets for all flights from Portland to Seattle and vice versa for the period of 11/10 to 24/71.
A review of these lift tickets for the names of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, R. MC COY, D. COOPER, DAN COOPER, and T.
A review of these lift tickets for the names of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, R. MC COY, D. COOPER, DAN COOPER, and T. JOHNSON were negative.
Upon making several inquiries, stated that the lift tickets that were reviewed were tickets of on-line passengers. advised on-line passengers are those individuals making reservations through Northwest on Northwest flights. 2 - Seattle 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24) ( Info) 2 - Minneapolis RGK:kao (5)
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further advised that tickets that were not available for review were those of off-line passengers. Off-line passengers are those individuals who make reservations on Northwest Airlines, in this case, through other airlines. stated that the off-line passengers would entail approximately 25 percent of Northwest Airlines passenger service. stated that the lift tickets from the off-line passengers are sent to the individual airlines for billing.
stated that the lift tickets from the off-line passengers are sent to the individual airlines for billing. advised that Northwest Airlines does keep a computer record of all the off-line tickets and suggested that in the computer section of Northwest Airlines be contacted for further information.
Northwest Airlines, advised that it would be possible to program the computers to bring forth the data necessary to identify the airlines and passenger number for the off-line passengers in question. stated that with the airline ticket number for each individual airline, he could provide historical data : on the passengers in question to determine if any of the passengers could be identical with the names previously checked.
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Advise Minneapolis if information on off-line passengers is desired.
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Re Minneapolis airtel 4/12/72.
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RE SUSPECT: RICHARD FLOYD MC COY (SEsub file 386)
Re Minneapolis airtel 4/12/72. Concerning the identity of off-line passengers flying Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis is being requested to obtain this information.
LEADS
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Through Northwest Airlines, will identify the airlines and passenger number for off-line passengers who had flights on Northwest Airlines from Portland to Seattle or vice versa, for the period 11/10 through 11/24/71. - Minneapolis 21- Seattle . CEF : klb (4)
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DB Cooper-8005STANDARO FORM NO, 04
Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : FILE (164-81)
DATE: 4/21/72
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sub-$86
On 4/29/72 SAC CALAME from Salt Lake City called and while on the phone I talked to SA
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They related that McCOY had brown hair. They recalled that some brown hair was found on the back of the seat in which the UNSUB sat. was advised that this hair was very likely in possession of Las Vegas.
They recalled that some brown hair was found on the back of the seat in which the UNSUB sat. was advised that this hair was very likely in possession of Las Vegas. He advised that he would obtain a sample of McCOY's hair and have las Vegas forward the sample they have to the Bureau for comparison. They also mentioned that since there were some smudges of fingerprints found in the plane by Las Vegas, they would have the Bureau examine them and compare them with McCOY's fingerprints to see if identifiable.
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SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/29/72 SAC CALAME from Salt Lake City called and while on the phone I talked to SA
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They related that McCOY had brown hair. They recalled that some brown hair was found on the back of the seat in which the UNSUB sat. was advised that this hair was very likely in possession of Las Vegas. He advised that he would obtain a sample of McCOY's hair and have Las Vegas forward the sample they have to the Bureau for comparison.
He advised that he would obtain a sample of McCOY's hair and have Las Vegas forward the sample they have to the Bureau for comparison. They also mentioned that since there were some smudges of fingerprints found in the plane by Las Vegas, they would have the Bureau examine them and compare them with McCOY's fingerprints to see if identifiable.
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NORJAK
RE SUSPECT RICHARD FLOYD MC COY. R. RECORDS OF THE THREE SEPARATE MILITARY UNITS AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ØIA) CHECKED, DISCLOSED NO RECORD OF ANY FLIGHT MADE DURING PERTINENT PERIOD BY SUSPECT MC COY. RECORDS OF UNITED AIR LINES AND AIR WEST FOR PORTLAND FLIGHTS TO LAS VEGAS BEING CHECKED ELSEWHERE. WESTERN AIR LINES RECORDS AT PORTLAND FAIL TO SHOW ANY FLIGHT MADE BY SUSPECT MC COY DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 4/19/72 SAC CALAME called from Salt Lake City.
He advised that they had been unable to establish the whereabouts of RICHARD FLOYD McCOY on 11/24/71, the day of the hijacking. They have noted that gas purchases were made with his credit card at Provo, Utah; Cedar City, Utah -and at Las Vegas, Nevada, for his automobile on 11/25/71,: the last one being made at Las Vegas, Nevada, some time between 11:00 PM on 11/25/71, and 9:00 AM on 11/26/71. Further, McCOY and are inveterate users of credit cards, purchasing meals and other small items on credit, cards, but they have been unable to locate any purchases. on the credit cards for 11/24/71.
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A' long distance telephone call was made from a public phone in the Tropicana Motel at Las Vegas to McCOY's
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A' long distance telephone call was made from a public phone in the Tropicana Motel at Las Vegas to McCOY's home in Provo collect on 11/25/71. I suggested to them that they have Las Vegas find out who made the call since the Telephone Company maintains records on the identity of the caller.
They advised that the photograph of the necktie and tie clip found in the Northwest Airlines plane related that he had seen McCOY wear similar ties. In addition, he said the tie clasp looks familiar but he cannot say for sure if McCOY had one exactly like it.
when shown
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During the conversation SAC CALAME suggested, and I agree, that we should check with the Army at Fort Lewis and at McChord AFB to see if McCOY could have made any flights on a military plane arriving at McChord or Fort Lewis on November 22, 23 or 24, 1971, or made any flight from there on those dates or November 25 or 26, 1971.
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
In addition, steps should be initiated at once through the appropriate airline to determine if McCOY using the name R. McCOY, RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, D. COOPER, DAN COOPER Or J. JOHNSON, made any flights from either Seattle or Portland to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas subsequent to 8:15 PM on 11/24/71. This should be done at once.
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NORJAK
On 4/19/72 SAC CALAME called from Salt Lake City.
He advised that they had been unable to establish the whereabouts of RICHARD FLOYD McCOY 'on 11/24/71, the day of the hijacking. They have noted that gas purchases were made with his credit card at Provo, Utah; Cedar City, Utah -and at Las Vegas, Nevada, for his automobile on 11/25/71, the last one being made at Las Vegas, Nevada, some time between 11:00 PM on 11/25/71, and 9:00 AM on 11/26/71.
Provo, Utah; Cedar City, Utah -and at Las Vegas, Nevada, for his automobile on 11/25/71, the last one being made at Las Vegas, Nevada, some time between 11:00 PM on 11/25/71, and 9:00 AM on 11/26/71. Further, McCOY and are inveterate users of credit cards, purchasing meals and other small items on credit cards, but they have been unable to locate any purchases on. the credit cards for 11/24/71.
A long distance telephone call was made from a public phone in the Tropicana Motel at Las Vegas to McCOY's home in Provo collect on 11/25/71. I suggested to them that they have Las Vegas find out who made the call since the Telephone Company maintains records on the identity of the caller.
They advised that when shown the photograph of the necktie and tle cllp found in the Northwest Airlines plane related that he had seen McCOY ·wear similar ties. In addition, he said the tie clasp looks familiar but he cannot say for sure if McCOY had one exactly like it.
During the conversation SAC CALAME suggested, and I agree, that we should check with the Army at Fort Lewis and at Mcchord AFB to see if McCOY could have made any flights on a military plane arriving at McChord or Fort Lewis on November
During the conversation SAC CALAME suggested, and I agree, that we should check with the Army at Fort Lewis and at Mcchord AFB to see if McCOY could have made any flights on a military plane arriving at McChord or Fort Lewis on November 22, 23 or 24, 1971, or made any flight from there on those dates or November 25 or 26, 1971.
In addition, steps should be initiated at once through the appropriate airline to determine if McCOY using the name R. McCOY, RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, D. COOPER, DAN COOPER or J. JOHNSON, made any flights from either Seattle of Portland to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas subsequent to 8:15 PM on 11/24/71. This should be done at once.
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Sub. 386
NORJAK. RE: RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. - SUSPECT.
RE LAS VEGAS TEL APRIL NINETEEN LAST.
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, ADVISED SEARCH OF RECORDS FOR OUTGOING AIRCRAFT TO THE PORTLAND, OREGON, AREA DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, SEVENTY->ONE, NEGATIVE.
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, ADVISED SEARCH OF RECORDS FOR OUTGOING AIRCRAFT TO THE PORTLAND, OREGON, AREA DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, SEVENTY->ONE, NEGATIVE. NO RECORD OF MC COY ON ANY FLIGHT MANIFEST LEAVING NELLIS FOR SAME PERIOD.
CARBON COPY OF BANK AMERICARD INVOICE OF CAR FOR MC COY AND TWO CARBON OF SAME FOR PURCHASES OF GASOLINE AT POWER THRUST SERVICE STATION, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, FORWARDED TO BUREAU THIS DATE.
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NORJAK .
RE RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., AKA DAN COOPER, D. B. COOPER, D. COOPER, J. JOHNSON - SUSPECT.
RE SALT LAKE CITY TEL APRIL SEVENTEEN LAST.
SALT LAKE CITY TELCALL APRIL SEVENTEEN LAST NOTES POSSIBILITY MC IOY DROVE FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO LAS VEGAS, 'FLEW TO PORTLAND TO COMMIT HIJACKING, RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS, AND DROVE BACK TO SALT LAKE CITY.
SALT LAKE CITY TELCALL APRIL SEVENTEEN LAST NOTES POSSIBILITY MC IOY DROVE FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO LAS VEGAS, 'FLEW TO PORTLAND TO COMMIT HIJACKING, RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS, AND DROVE BACK TO SALT LAKE CITY. INVESTIGATION INDICATES COLLECT CALL TO MC COY'S RESIDENCE NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIVE LAST AT TEN FORTY-ONE PM FROM LAS VEGAS AS WELL AS GAS PURCHASE IN LAS VEGAS SAME DATE USING BANK AMERICARD.
RECORDS, WESTWARD HO MOTEL, LAS VEGAS, CHECKED FOR ENTIRE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, SEVENTY-ONE AND NO REGISTRATION LOCATED FOR MC COY UNDER KNOWN NAMES AND ALIASES OTHER THAN RESERVATION ON NOVEMBER TWO, PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED. ALL AIRLINE MANIFESTS THAT HAVE FLIGHTS TO PORTLAND FROM LAS VEGAS DESTROYED AFTER NINETY DAYS.
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FOR INFORMATION, AIRWEST, UNITED AIRLINES AND WESTERN PROVIDE SERVICE BETWEEN LAS VEGAS AND PORTLAND. ' NO DIRECT FLIGHTS, ALL ARE VIA EITHER LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO. RE SALT LAKE CITY TEL REQUESTED LAS VEGAS TO INSTITUTE CHECK OF AIRLINE RECORDS FOR ABOVE AIRLINES IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE IF MC COY UNDER HIS TRUE NAME OR THAT OF D.
RE SALT LAKE CITY TEL REQUESTED LAS VEGAS TO INSTITUTE CHECK OF AIRLINE RECORDS FOR ABOVE AIRLINES IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE IF MC COY UNDER HIS TRUE NAME OR THAT OF D. COOPER, DAN COOPER OR J. JOHNSON TOOK FLIGHT . FROM LAS VEGAS TO PORTLAND ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-THREE OR TWENTY-FOUR AND RETURNED TO LAS VEGAS FROM PORTLAND NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR OR TWENTY-FIVE LAST.
LOS ANGELES CHECK RECORDS OF WESTERN AIRLINES FOR RESERVATION FOR MC COY FOR ABOVE DATES AND SUTEL. SAN FRANCISCO CHECK RECORDS AIRWEST AND UNITED AIRLINES. PHOTOGRAPH OF MC IOY DISPLAYED TO SECURITY AND HOTEL PERSONNEL CONCERNING COLLECT CALL MADE NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIVE LAST WITHOUT EFFECTING ANY IDENTIFICATION.
GASOLINE CHARGE SLIP ON BANK AMERICARD STATED IN RE SALT LAUE CITY TEL LAS VEGAS INDICATES PURCHASE AT POWER THRUST, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, ON NOVEMBER TWE TY-FIVE LAST. POVER THRUST STATION FROM WHICH GAS PURCHASED LOCATED TWO MILES SOUTH OF ! END PGE TWO
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TROPICANA HOTEL ON DIRECT ENTRANCE TO INTERSTATE FIFTEEN. IT IS POINTED OUT THIS ACCESS TO INTERSTATE FIFTEEN IS FOR SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ONLY.
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TROPICANA HOTEL ON DIRECT ENTRANCE TO INTERSTATE FIFTEEN. IT IS POINTED OUT THIS ACCESS TO INTERSTATE FIFTEEN IS FOR SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ONLY. EATE WRITTEN ON GAS RECEIPT IS NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX, SEVENTY-ONE, FOR FIVE AND SIX-TENTHS GALLONS OF GAS. MANAGER INDICATES, AFTER LOCATED TICKET, THAT IT WAS OBVIOUSLY MADE BY HIS ATTENDANT WHO WORKED THE ELEVEN PM TO SEVEN AM SHIFT. MANAGER INDICATES THAT HE DID NOT CHANGE HIS, DATE STAMP UNTIL'NINE AM ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX, SEVENTY-ONE; THEREFORE, THE GAS COULD HAVE' BEEN PURCHASED BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND SEVEN AM, NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX AND STILL BEAR DATE STAMP OF NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIVE.
SALT LAKE CITY REQUESTED TO ADVISE WHETHER COLLECT CALL AT TEN FORTY-ONE WAS MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OR PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.
AT CEDAR CITY ASCERTAIN TIME OF PURCHASE OF GAS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX, SEVENTY-ONE.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING TO LOCATE ATTENDANT WHO WAS ON DUTY AT ABOVE POWER THRUST STATION NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIVE - TWENTY-SIX,, SEVENTY-ONE. END
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DB Cooper-8016-VAD. NULVIU AYCIUC Seattle, Washington 98104 April 21, 1972
Major General Alexander R. Boxling Commanding General Fort Lewis, Washington 98433
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Dear General Bolling :
With the completion of the search of the area near Ariel, Washngton, by units of the 3rd Air Cavalry, I wanted to write to you' personally and tell you first how much we appreciate the services rendered.
Bolling :
With the completion of the search of the area near Ariel, Washngton, by units of the 3rd Air Cavalry, I wanted to write to you' personally and tell you first how much we appreciate the services rendered. However, in doing this I would be most remiss if we did not. also tell you that the services of your officers and men were magnificent. The organizational structure, the equipment provided, and most important of all the direction given to the operation under
was most impressive.
and The assistance rendered by was in keeping with the highest. traditions of the u. S. Army.
I could go on at greater length and identify specifically the individual officers, as well as the non- commissioned officers and men, but time and space do not permit.
I do hope, however, that through your channels you will see fit to insure that this letter of appreciation and commendation is recorded in appropriate files to provide credit to the splendid men who have served so well.
Sincerely yours, que
JEMIOOn (2) 164-81
0 o. srobeť Burtalizo Indexed 71144
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-8017 164-81-2879
b6 b7C1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington: 98104 April 21, 1972
letting 71 S.
MILNES Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-8017 164-81-2879
b6 b7C1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington: 98104 April 21, 1972
letting 71 S.L. E
Pacific Power and Light Co. Portland, Oregon
Dear
b6 b7C
As you know, we completed the search of the area around Ariel, and the Army units were re- moved early this week.
I would be most remiss if I didn't tell you how much we appreciate the use of your facilities during this extensive search. Your providing the park facilities, the houses, the power and the congeniality of your company, specifically that of made the task infinitely easier.
It not only made it easier, but it enabled us to operate much more efficiently. We are most grateful for your assistance.
b6 b7C
Sincerely yours, que J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge

JENieon	Boaraket Serialized Ving
Indexed
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IM

164-81
DB Cooper-8018 164-81-28801015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 April 21, 1972
Woodland, Washington 98674
Dear
b6 b7C
I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much we
164-81
DB Cooper-8018 164-81-28801015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 April 21, 1972
Woodland, Washington 98674
Dear
b6 b7C
I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much we appreciate your making your property available to units of the United States Army which were involved in the search of the terrain around Ariel, Washington.
We are not only appreciative of your generosity, but are particularly grateful for the assistance rendered
and the facilities he made available to us. It cer- tainly made the task much easier.
b6 b7C
Sincerely yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
JEAreon (2)
164-81
searahet Berielino Indexed Tiled
DB Cooper-8019 164-81-2881REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Salt Lake City (164-36)
R .: RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. ; CAA - HIJACKING; INTERFERENCE WITH FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS

Date:	April 21,	1972
FBI File No.	164-2343
Lab. No.	D-72 04 17 011

HX
Specimens received
4/14/72
K3 Ten sheets of paper bearing impressions from Smith-Corona : Electra 120
D-72 04 17 011

HX
Specimens received
4/14/72
K3 Ten sheets of paper bearing impressions from Smith-Corona : Electra 120 semi-automatic electric typewriter, Serial Number 6LEV-121748
K4 Five sheets of paper bearing impressions from Smith-Corona semi-automatic electric typewriter, Serial Number 6SE-217681
K5 One sheet of ruled white paper bearing impressions from Smith-Corona Coronet Electric typewriter belonging to
b6 b7C
Result of examination:
It was determined that the typewriting on specimens Q2, Q3 and Q11, previously received from your office, was prepared on the typewriter used in the preparation of specimen K3.
Specimens K3 through K5 are enclosed. Specimen K3 was photographed.
164-81-2882
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML HLED 1 APR 20.1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-8020 Laboratory Transmittal Fora 7-72
LABORATORY 3
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Salt Lake City (164-36)
Date:
April 21, 1972
SUB-386. MaCon
R .: RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. ; CAA - HIJACKING; INTERFERENCE WITH FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS
): Edgar hoover
John Edgar Hoover, Director
00: Salt Lake City
; CAA - HIJACKING; INTERFERENCE WITH FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS
): Edgar hoover
John Edgar Hoover, Director
00: Salt Lake City

F8I File No.	164-2343
Lab. No.	D-72 04 17 011	HX

Examination requested by:	Salt LakeCity
Reference:	Airtel 4/12/72
Examination requested:	Document

Remarks! Comparison of documentary evidence in the" above-captioned case with questioned documents in NORJAK disclosed nothing of significance.
This communication confirms and supplements information telephonically furnished to SAC Calame by: SA. of the Laboratory on 4/19/72. b6 b7C
Enclosures (5) (K3 through K5, 2 Lab report) 1)- Seattle (164-81) Enclosure (Lab report) Fuck
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
164-81-2883
SEARCHED __.... INDEXED SERIALIZED TOM ALED APRO 4 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-8021File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev.
INDEXED SERIALIZED TOM ALED APRO 4 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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* GPO | 1070 OF-400-544
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Date

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2884 Thu 2889
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 3/24/72.
On 4/17/72,
Woodland, Washington. City Hall, advised that there is a by the name of
She was exhibited the composite drawing of UNSUB after which
City Hall, advised that there is a by the name of
She was exhibited the composite drawing of UNSUB after which she stated that
resembles the composite drawing. She further advised that is described as:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Height	612"
Weight	180 pounds
Hair	Dark brown
Age	Approximately 38

She believes that he is a fet pilot in the Air Force Reserves. She added that Washington.
On 4/18/723 Woodland, Wshington, provided the following descriptive data from records and his obsevation of
Name
Race
Sex
Nationality
White Male American
DOB
3 + Seattle NDS/rse (3)
164-81-2890 :(Cr!)
5
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-8023
b6 b7C 1 b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
Height
6'1"
Weight
190 Ibs.
Hair
Black, (Note:
SSAN
Standard Secondary Teaching Credential #
b6
b7C
Address
Phone Marital Status Complexion Smoking Habits Military Service
Dark Is known to smoke cigars.
Hair
Black, (Note:
SSAN
Standard Secondary Teaching Credential #
b6
b7C
Address
Phone Marital Status Complexion Smoking Habits Military Service
Dark Is known to smoke cigars.
was exhibited a composite drawing of the UNSUB in this matter after which he advised that the composite drawing.
b6
resembles b7C
added that
is currently a
Furter review of letter recommending him for
personnel file revealed a , b6 b7C
which advised that
LEADS
SEATTLE At Olympia, Washington
Will procure a driver's license photograph of and forward same to Seattle
for display to witnesses.
At Seattle, Washington
b6 ৳7C
photograph of Will conduct appropriate investigation regarding
DB Cooper-8024
- 2 -OPTIONAL FORN NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITIONNY GSA FPMR (4 CPM) 101-15.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
4
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/25/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 3/24/72.
On 4/17/72, Woodland, Washington, City Hall, advised that there is a
by the name of
resembles the composite
She was exhibited the composite drawing of UNSUB after which she stated that drawing.
On 4/17/72, Woodland, Washington, City Hall, advised that there is a
by the name of
resembles the composite
She was exhibited the composite drawing of UNSUB after which she stated that drawing. She further advised that is described as:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height 62"
Weight
180 pounds
Hair
Dark brown
Age Approximately 38
She believes that he is a jet pilot in the Air Force Reserves. She added that Washington.
On 4/18/72, Woodland, Wshington, provided the following descriptive data from records and his observation of
Name
Race
White Male American
Sex
Nationality
DOB 3 - Seattle NDS/rse (3) Rse
164-81-2890
SEARCHEDINDEXED SER FIZ5/12 FLEM APRO: 5 19/2
1
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5010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-8025
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7C DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
4/18/72 Sul - M.
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
For consideration of the Bureau, it is noted that the Nation of Liberia, in Africa, utilizes as its legal tender currency of the United States. It would appear that any person wishing to exchange a quantity of U. S. currency in such a manner as to avoid connection with a crime through identifiable funds could do so
currency in such a manner as to avoid connection with a crime through identifiable funds could do so there with a minimum of exposure. Accordingly, it is suggested the Bureau may wish to disseminate the rangom money list in this matter to appropriate Liberian authorities through liaison channels.
2-Bureau
Seattle (164-81) 2-Portland
RPH : tam (6)
Pa
64-11-2891 SEARCHED
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2892	Uhr 2900
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Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2892	Uhr 2900
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DB Cooper-8028File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
+ CPQ 1 1970 OF-400-386
164-81

File Class. Caso No. Last Serial	Date Dato Charged
 Pording Serial No.	 Closed Description of Serial
2901 Thu	2927
transferred into
87-13902
6-17-70)
+ CPQ 1 1970 OF-400-386
164-81

File Class. Caso No. Last Serial	Date Dato Charged
 Pording Serial No.	 Closed Description of Serial
2901 Thu	2927
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DB Cooper-8029 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 ETXTION CSA FPMR (4) CFA) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOV NMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 4/26/72 Sub-W
RE : REWARD
At approximately 10:15 AM, on 4/26/72, a male
who did not identify himself, telephonically contacted
the office to inquire as to any reward being offered for
FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 4/26/72 Sub-W
RE : REWARD
At approximately 10:15 AM, on 4/26/72, a male
who did not identify himself, telephonically contacted
the office to inquire as to any reward being offered for
the money paid in the hijack of NW Airline Flight #305.
He was informed that the POST INTELLIGENCER
has a $5,000 reward as part of their "Secret Witness"
program.
The caller, who appeared to be a young coherent man, said he wondered if there would be any reward in addition to that $5,000 for the return of the money asking whether or not insurance company's who insure such large sums don't automatically pay a 10% reward of any money returned. He was advised that if he could provide information which would assist in identifying and locating the hijacker that although the writer could make no promises of any reward, it was indicated that there was a good possibility that it would be worth more than the PIS $5,000. The caller stated that he had been told by a friend whom he refused to identify that a short time after the hijacking, this person allegedly saw a parachute in the trees and the caller indicated that it was an area where there was lots of snow.
The caller stated that he had been told by a friend whom he refused to identify that a short time after the hijacking, this person allegedly saw a parachute in the trees and the caller indicated that it was an area where there was lots of snow.
The writer asked the caller if he would like to have some help. I asked him if I should bring a shovel. He answered that I might need a shovel to bury the hijacker, if he is still hanging in the trees; however, he further refused any help.
164-81-2928
The caller did not saw when the information was received or from whom. Attempts were made to have him come to the Seattle Office and give us the information he says he possesses and let us make the search but he said he would either check it out first himself, after consulting a friend of his, who is apparently privy tothe same SEARCHED INDEXED CEF : klb (3) SERIALIZED DISCALE0 MM APR2 61972 FBI-SEATTLE
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SAC On DB Co Cooper-8030
ySE 164-81
information and then they would decide.
He advised if he has anything further to furnish concerning this matter, he would contact SA FARRELL.
He advised if he has anything further to furnish concerning this matter, he would contact SA FARRELL.
DB Cooper-80314/26/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE: REWARD
At approximately 10:15 AM, on 4/26/72, a male who did not identify himself, telephonically contacted the office to inquire as to any reward being offered for the money paid in the hijack of NW Airline Flight #305.
He was informed that the POST INTELLIGENCER has a $5,000 reward as part of their "Secret Witness" program.
The caller, who appeared to be a young coherent man, said he wondered if there would be any reward in addition to that $5,000 for the return of the money asking whether or not insurance company's'who insure such large sums don't automatically pay a 10% reward of any money returned. He was advised that if he could provide information which would assist in identifying and locating the hijacker that although the writer could make no promises of any reward, it was indicated that there was a good possibility that it would be worth more than the PIs $5,000.
provide information which would assist in identifying and locating the hijacker that although the writer could make no promises of any reward, it was indicated that there was a good possibility that it would be worth more than the PIs $5,000. The caller stated that he had been told by a friend whom he refused to identify that a short time after the hijacking, this person allegedly saw a parachute in the trees and the caller indicated that it was an area where there was lots of snow.
The writer asked the caller if he would like to have some help .. I asked him if I should bring a shovel. He answered that I might need a shovel to bury the hijacker, if he is still hanging in the trees; however, he further refused any help.
The caller did not saw when the information was received or from whom. Attempts were made to have him come to the Seattle Office and give us the information he says he possesses and let us make the search but he said he would either check it out first himself, after consulting a friend of his, who is apparently privy the Same
CEF :k1b (3)
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164-81-2928
DB Cooper-8032
1File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev.
consulting a friend of his, who is apparently privy the Same
CEF :k1b (3)
SEARCHED INDEXED
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FBI -SEAITLE 
164-81-2928
DB Cooper-8032
1File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
* SPO 1 1970 OF-400-546
File
164-81
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2929 Chu 2934
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DB Cooper-8034DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
4/21/72
LEGAT, COPENHAGEN (164-3) (RUC)
NORJAK
Sul-M
ReBuairtels 11/29/71 and 12/7/71.
The ransom list and photographs furnished to this office were disseminated to all Scandinavian police departments with the request that practical and appro- priate dissemination be made and
The ransom list and photographs furnished to this office were disseminated to all Scandinavian police departments with the request that practical and appro- priate dissemination be made and that the composite drawing of the Unsub be disseminated to parachute clubs and associated groups in an effort to effect identifica- tion of the Unsub.
Since no positive resulting information has been received, this case is being closed. Bureau, however, will be promptly informed of any subsequent information which may be developed.
5 - Bureau (1 - Foreign Liaison) (direct) (2 - Seattle) 1 - Copenhagen BWR: ims (6)
164-81-2935
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED VIBrio Az 1.23 201 1972 FOL SEATTLE
DB Cooper-8035File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
* GPQ 1 1970 OF-400-331
File 164-81
Date
Cfass.
Cost No.
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Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2936	thu	2939
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Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
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DB Cooper-80361015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 April 20, 1972
Combat Tactic and Techniques b6 McChord AFB, Washington b7C
Dear
I have your most thoughtful letter of April 11, 1972.
I am most appreciative of the time and thought that you have given to this matter. I will probably pass this along to FAA for their considera- tion.
I am most appreciative of the time and thought that you have given to this matter. I will probably pass this along to FAA for their considera- tion.
Sincerely yours,
W J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
JEM:800 (2) Món
164-81
. Umz
DB Cooper-8037 164-81-29401015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 April 28, 1972
Sul - D.
Federal Aviation Agency, FAA Building, Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington 98108
Dear
Enclosed is a letter received from
This letter has been acknowledged by our office and has been advised it would be referred to you.
Very truly yours,
6 J.E. Midnes Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee Enclosure - 2 2 1 - Seattle (164-81) PRB : klb (2) rue
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DB Cooper-8038 164-81-2941
b6 b7C
b6 b7C File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
৳ GPO : 1970 OF-400-586
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Date
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Care No. Last Seria!
Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2942	Thu
6-17-70)
৳ GPO : 1970 OF-400-586
164-81

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Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2942	Thu 2946
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DB Cooper-8039OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IROZ EDITION CSA FPMR (6) CFR) KM-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 4/28/72
FROM : SPC
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sal-8 b6 b7C
b6 b7C
RE:
Sie (Possible Suspect)
At 10:52 PM, 4/28/72, Gig Harbor, phone advised the writer by phone
6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 4/28/72
FROM : SPC
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sal-8 b6 b7C
b6 b7C
RE:
Sie (Possible Suspect)
At 10:52 PM, 4/28/72, Gig Harbor, phone advised the writer by phone that one may be the Hijacker. He resem- bles a picture of artist's conception shown in a local paper in Gig Harbor.
b6 b7C
has not seen for four years. The only
on Pacific
contact she had with him was through Highway in Tacoma, in which
He reportedly was a by hobby b6 b7C
and built planes, place unknown, for a living. He also was a flying enthusiast. describes him only as age about 40, and does not have an olive complextion (complexion unknown by her) .
has no idea where
can be located.
b6 b7C
DCA/dca
(2)
164-81-2947
SEARCHED QUE INDEXED 200R
APRES 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
1
0010-30
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds/ Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8040 OPTICHAL FORM NO. 1 HAT HOR EDITION SSA FPHR (a CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
DATE: 4/28/72
b6
b7C
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
b6 b7C
Re memo of SA
4/21/72.
b6 b7C
On April 24.
1 HAT HOR EDITION SSA FPHR (a CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
DATE: 4/28/72
b6
b7C
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
b6 b7C
Re memo of SA
4/21/72.
b6 b7C
On April 24. 1972
advised that
had
left
further b6
advised that on the
February 1, 1972
is now working at the
b7C
Investigation continuing to locate and interview re
NLH:bfr (3) If
164-81-2948
SEARCHED .________ INDEXED SERIAL IZED MR MED APR 28 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
m 2
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8041SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
4/28/72
SA
NORJAK
Re memo of SA
4/21/72.
On Anzil 24. 1972
advised that
had Further
left
advised that on the
February 1, 1972
is now working at the
Investigation continuing to locate and interview re
NIH:bfr (3)
164-81-8948 SLAKCHED
FBI - SEATIL: £
DB Cooper-8042
b6 b7C
b6 b7C I b6 b7C b6 b7C
b6 b7CFile-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
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Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial
2949	Thu,
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164-81

Class.	Cosa No. Last Serial	Date Date Charged
Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial
2949	Thu, 2950
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DB Cooper-8043File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
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2951	JUhu
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Serial No.	

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Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2951	JUhu 2964
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DB Cooper-8044Airtel
4-27-72
To:
SACs, Las Vegas (164-60)
Seattle (164-81) 
From:
Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK;
RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
Sul - G. SUL -386
ReLVairtel April 21, 1972, resubmitting eleven cards bearing thirteen transparent lifts. Latent prints on lifts lack sufficient characteristic ridge detail to be of value for identification purposes.
Results of laboratory examinations and disposition other submitted items subjects separate Laboratory report Lifts
Results of laboratory examinations and disposition other submitted items subjects separate Laboratory report Lifts enclosed to Las Vegas.
Enc. (13) 1 - Portland (164-41)
Satik.
164-81-2965
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DB Cooper-80450-9 (Rev. 5-18-71)
' FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext of code) Via Airtel
(Priority)
(This line for LEFT MARGIN.)

Date 4-27-72
To: SAC, Seattle (164-81)	Jul 386
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
Retelcal from SA
General Investigative Division, on 4-27-72.
 Latent prints previously reported this caserot identical major case prints Richard Floyd McCov. ¿ BI #91940632.
1 - Portland (164-41)
1 - Salt Lake City

b6 b7C
(Do not type below this line.
1 - Portland (164-41)
1 - Salt Lake City

b6 b7C
(Do not type below this line.)
164-81-2966
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALISO 100 FILED! MAY 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
5
DB Cooper-8046FO-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of fronscription 4/21/72
Ariel, b6 b7C
Washington, furnished the following information:
On November 24, 1971, was on bound for his residence at approxi- mately 9 or 10 p.m. About two or three miles west saw a man walking along the road.
stated that evidently was frightened by this individual because had told
that she had immediately locked her car doors after seeing the man.
further advised that he considered this incident extremely peculiar and stated that he works a night shift and has driven this same stretch of road for three and one half years; and, during this time has only seen two persons on the road after dark.
could not furnish the current address how war, believed she was employed as a Washington.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Interviewed on
4/10/72
Ariel, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
2967
*
by SA
sem
Date dictated
4/17/72
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Interviewed on
4/10/72
Ariel, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
2967
*
by SA
sem
Date dictated
4/17/72
b6
b7C
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency, it and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your ogency.
DB Cooper-8047FD-302 (REV. | 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/21/72
Vancouver, Washington, phone -
furnished
the following information:
At approximately 11:30 p.m. , November 24, 1971, was travelling east on when She noted a man walking beside the road. The man was just west of and on the north side of walking west. recalled that
at the time she thought the man appeared strange; because, although the weather conditions were poor, the individual was wearing only a dress-type, white shirt and dark slacks. described the individual as follows:
Height Build Hair Age
Approximately 6' Medium Dark, faitly short Approximately 30 - 40
could not recall whether the man was carrying anything, and could not identify him as the hijacker when shown a composite picture of
the individual as follows:
Height Build Hair Age
Approximately 6' Medium Dark, faitly short Approximately 30 - 40
could not recall whether the man was carrying anything, and could not identify him as the hijacker when shown a composite picture of him.
In addition to the above, advised that for a number of years she has lived in the Woodland area and that this was the first time she had seen anyone on after dark.
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Interviewed on, 4/11/72 at Vancouver, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
2968
by SA
Kon SOR
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this document contains neither recommendations nor "conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the Fol ond Is looned to your ogency; il ond its contents ore not to be distributed outside your ogency.
DB Cooper-8048OPTIONAL FORM NO. to MAY 1M2 FOITION GSA FPMA (4 CFA) 101-IL6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM THESAG, COLUMBIA (164-48) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
DATE: 4/13/72
Sul-L.
ReCOlet to Seattle dated 2/28/72.
Photo of unknown subject shown Cool Blue Sky Diving Club, Frogmore, S. C., 1/18/72 with negative results.
On 3/22/72 it was determined the Viking Parachute Club, Barnwell, S.
, 1/18/72 with negative results.
On 3/22/72 it was determined the Viking Parachute Club, Barnwell, S. C. is operated by residents of Denmark, S. C. Personnel Barnwell Airport, Barnwell, S. C. unable to identify photo of unknown subject.
Columbia will report any pertinent information developed in Denmark, S. C. regarding parachute club that uses Barnwell, S. C. Airport.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle 2 - Columbia TDS/djs (4)
DO10-KM
164-81-2969
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED IM FILED APR 1 @ 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-8049
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings
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REPORT of the
A LABORATORY _^^
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To1 BAC, Portland (164-41)
Re:
NORJAK

Date; FBI File No.	April 18, 1972 164-2111 D-720411007 LL
Lab. No.

Sub 130
1 ..
Specimens received 4/10/72
Q40 Envelope postmarked "JACKSONVILLE FLA. MAR 28 5 PM 1972" bearing typewritten address "The Portland Oregonian' - Newspaper Portland, Oregon"
Q41 Accompanying one-page letter
MAR 28 5 PM 1972" bearing typewritten address "The Portland Oregonian' - Newspaper Portland, Oregon"
Q41 Accompanying one-page letter dated 3/28/72, beginning "This letter is too ... " and ending "A Rich Man"
X 
Result of examination:
No indented writing was found on Q40 and Q41. No watermarks were found on Q40.
The watermark "Millers Falls Ezerase Cotton Content" appears on Q41. This is a watermark of the Killers Yalls Paper Company, Millors Falls, Massachusetts 01349.
The typewriting on Q40 and Qil most closely matches an Underwood style of elite type. This type is used on all models of Underwood typewriters and may be used on typewriters bearing names other than Underwood.
No connection could be established between 440, Q41, and the specimens submitted previously in this case.
Q40 and Q41 were photographed and will be returned separately.
164-81-2910 SEARCHED ..... INDEXEDVIYOLA SERIALIZED YOUR FILED VALI" APR 2 . 1972 FBI- SEATTLE
Q
DA DB Cooper-8050Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
FBI 2
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
1972 FBI- SEATTLE
Q
DA DB Cooper-8050Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
FBI 2
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
Date:
April 18, 1972
Sub 130
Ro: NORJAK
2 Edgar Hoover John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.
D-720411007
LL

Examination requested bys	Portland
Reference:	Letter 4/6/72
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks1
Q40 and Q41 will be returned with the results of the fingerprint examination.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2- Seattle, (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) Ruiz
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
164-81-2971
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MARCHED APR 2º. 1972 FBI-SEATTLES
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DA DB Cooper-8051Airtel
4-19-72
To:
SACs, Portland (164-41) (Enc. 2) 
Seattle> (164-81)
Sub 130
From:
Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
RePDlet 4-6-72, submitting envelope, 040, and letter, Q41, which are described in a separate Laboratory report.
2) 
Seattle> (164-81)
Sub 130
From:
Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
RePDlet 4-6-72, submitting envelope, 040, and letter, Q41, which are described in a separate Laboratory report. No latent prints of value developed 040 or 941. Specimens enclosed to Portland.
164-81-2972 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1ML FILED m A. NO . 172 £81-SEMIrd
1920. DB Cooper-8052OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10" MAY 1902 EDITION ČSA PPMA (4 CFM) 101-15.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/19/72
SAC, NEW ORLEANS (164-136) (DIC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 252
FIA photos of
Re New Orleans letter to Seattle, 1/27/72
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are four
On 4/11/72, New Orleans, La., telephone tele- phonically contacted the New Orleans Office of the FBI and advised that she had read in a New Orleans newspaper that a D.B. COOPER was being sought in connection with instant matter.
During subsequent interview
advised that
white male, age 29 or 30, 6'3", 220 lbs., dirty blond hair, who is currently re- siding in Louisville, Kyx,., and has a mailing address Louisville, Kya .
, dirty blond hair, who is currently re- siding in Louisville, Kyx,., and has a mailing address Louisville, Kya .. .
indicated may possibly be identical with subject in instant matter. She advised she learned that has recently purchased a new Pontiac Bonneville and has been displaying a considerable amount of money, which apparently has come into bis possession. She advised that normally has no money.
further described as wearing prescription glasses with dark plastic frames and has matching dark prescription sunglasses. His hair is worn short and combed to the side. She stated that formerly served in the U.S. Air Force and made. several parachute jumps. She described him as being very intelligent, possibly an alcoholic, and having had a desire to be a pilot in the past. She last saw him in January, 1972, at which time she determined that he had come into considerable money. She believes
1050-104-02
2 Seattle* 1. - New Orleans KK:cd (3)
What 1-2973
SEARCHED ........... INDEXED SERVIZIO,DOM FILED 1 AM APR 26 1972 2 FBI .
- New Orleans KK:cd (3)
What 1-2973
SEARCHED ........... INDEXED SERVIZIO,DOM FILED 1 AM APR 26 1972 2 FBI . SEATTLE
JAK
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8053
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to be living with a (INU) , who can also be reached through the Louisville
was exhibited a photograph of the artist conception of the unsub in instant matter, and she advised that it strongly resembles except for the hollow cheeks, She stated has a rounder face and that if the cheeks on the photo of the unsub were rounder or fuller it would be a good likeness of
photograph of On 4/17/72.
made available a
Although does not appear to fit the description of unsub in instant matter, the above information and photos of are beingifurnished for the information of the Seattle Division.
SUBJECTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-8054
2
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b6 b7C DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: FBI LABORATORY Latent Fingerprint Section SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
4/24/72
Seib 130
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for
2
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4/24/72
Seib 130
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for the Bureau is an envelope and a one- page letter directed to the Sheriff, Criminal Dept. Ct. house, The Dalles, Oregon 97058, postmarked The Dalles, Oregon 97058, March 23, 1972, PM. The letter reads as follows:
"YOU WILL NEVER FIND ME GIVE UP D B COOPER"
On 3/24/72 County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), The Dalles, Oregon, advised Wasco his department received the enclosed letter on the same date. advised he normally opens all the mail and did open this particular letter. He advised that to his knowledge he was the only individual at the WCSO who knew the contents of the letter. He further advised no press media is aware or has been informed of the receipt of the letter. He ad- vised this information would not be furnished to any press media.
On 3/27/72 referenced letter was received by the FBI and investigation conducted at The Dalles, Oregon, U. S. Postal Service, failed to show where in The Dalles the letter was deposited or the approximate PM time the letter could have been deposited.
Postal Service, failed to show where in The Dalles the letter was deposited or the approximate PM time the letter could have been deposited.
For the assistance in the elimination of fingerprints, the following data is furnished:
Name DOB Fingerprint Classification 21 L 1 R III 12 MIR III
3 - Bureau (Enc. 2) (RM) 2 Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
EEK/gle (7)
164-81-2974 SEARCHED ....... INDEXED SERIALIZED MA CHEO APR 26 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
210
DB Cooper-8055
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REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:
The Latent Fingerprint Section is requested to compare any developed latent fingerprints with developed latent prints obtained from letters of this nature previously examined by the Laboratory.
3
The FBI Laboratory is further requested to compare the attached letter with other received letters as to possi- ble similarities of the physical make-up.
Upon completion of the examination, the Laboratory is requested to submit the results of the requested examina- tions to both the Portland and Seattle Offices.
2
DB Cooper-8056FD-36 (Rev.
Upon completion of the examination, the Laboratory is requested to submit the results of the requested examina- tions to both the Portland and Seattle Offices.
2
DB Cooper-8056FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
4/24/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Ja
FROM: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS :(164-73) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Subs an below
Re Seattle letter to Los Angeles, 4/5/72; Kansas City airtel to Seattle, 3/16/72; Portland telephone call to Minneapolis, 4/4/72; Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 4/7/72; Seattle letter to Minneapolis, 4/13/72.
The following photographs were displayed to North- Western Airlines stewardesses who advised that the following individuals did not resemble Unsub:
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Suspect
Office
Kansas City
Portland Seattle Seattle Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles
CONSIDER DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 2 - Kansas City (164-80) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Minneapolis " RWG : cmm (10)
164-81-2975
SEARCHED INDEXãO SERIALIZED 12 FILED. APR @ 6 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
gast
Approved:
Sent M
Per
Special Agent in Charge
* U.
(164-497) 2 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Minneapolis " RWG : cmm (10)
164-81-2975
SEARCHED INDEXãO SERIALIZED 12 FILED. APR @ 6 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
gast
Approved:
Sent M
Per
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-80571 AX 164-72 DRG: mlm
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
at Fort Belvoir, Virginia:
1127 United States Air Force Group, advised that is an believed to be stationed somewhere in Germany.
telephonically contacted the United States Air Force Worldwide Locator, Randolph Field, Texas, and determined that Social Security Number
is currently assigned to APO New York 09154, which is located at Stuttgart, Germany.
advised that after viewing the photo- graph of the unknown subject, he was of the opinion that if was thinner, his facial appearance might approximate that of the Unknown Subject. He stated that is approximately 5' 9" to 5' 9%" in height and weighs 205 pounds.
He knows of no other individual who resembles that of the artist's conception of the unknown subject.
164-81-2926
SEARCHED _....... INDEXED ..... SERIANIZED 2222 FILED APRØ 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-8058
1918
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SERIANIZED 2222 FILED APRØ 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-8058
1918
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 4/19/72
FROM
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
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Re Seattle airtel to Alexandria, 3/24/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are three copies of an investigative insert reflecting investigation at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 3) 1 - Alexandria JJS:tsp (3)
164-81-2977
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAAZES 123 FILED m APR 2 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1218
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8059File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
* GPQ : 1970 OF-400-386
File
164-81
Date
Closs.
Cose No.
Lost Serial

Serial No.	

Pording
Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2978 transformed
into	87-13902
Lost Serial

Serial No.	

Pording
Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2978 transformed
into	87-13902

Employee
RECHARGE
Date
To
From
Initials of Clerk
9100
Date Charged
Employee
Location
DB Cooper-8060FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. April 24, 1972
veterans Administration Hospital, ANTE 01068,. Iowa, providad Veterans Administration (YA) Hospital
file number
Social Security Acconat Kurber
of this file revealed the following information!
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protestant, Social Security Account Number United States Army from November 10, 1950 fo Mayombor 10,
1952, quited States Army
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protestant, Social Security Account Number United States Army from November 10, 1950 fo Mayombor 10,
1952, quited States Army serial number admitted to the VA Hospital, Des Moines, Jon, man. 6. 1963, fox five days for treatment for referred by personal physician ....
released from BA Hospital, June 17. 1963, indicating his date of birth to be and showing a current residence at that time of Des Moines, Tout,
Further review of VA file indicates to have been admitted on March 19, 12, and this nursing notes" in this file indicate the following:
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This file noted that yha rototrad. on March 19. 1972. after bolag treated for
noting the follo way MIG fior
164-81-2979
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIAL1200 711 FILLED UM
On
Fil+ +
APR 2 8.1972
OM| 140-1704
FBI - SE' TILF 1/18/78
:cas
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by
Dole, dictated
This document contains matcher recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the Fel and Is looned to your agenty: it and its contents are not to be distributed , outside your agency .
DB Cooper-8061
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The last item noted in VA file number indicates that called
DB Cooper-8061
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The last item noted in VA file number indicates that called the VA Hospital facilities in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 3, 1972, at approximately 7:45 a.m., however did not report for an appointment which had been scheduled on that day.
concluded after providing the aforementioned records that he, personally, could provide no additional information concerning and that is unknown to him as a regular patient or outpatient at the VA Hospital facility in Des Moines, Iowa.
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DB Cooper-8062
4FD-302 [REV. ]-17-69]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dote. April 24, 1972
Special Agent Toxa Bureau of Marcoties, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, provided the following information:
Agent advised that hay recalled the mis auployed Division of Narcotics. Doilies, Iowa.
Ho Advised that
Tho WAR of the Division of Narcotics, was asked to resign his position. stated that he did not know the official restos given for Togigantis , but he believed which began interferring
BTTTTW advised that be torned from
Des Moines,
Iowa, that visited Des
stated that he did not know the official restos given for Togigantis , but he believed which began interferring
BTTTTW advised that be torned from
Des Moines,
Iowa, that visited Des Moines several weeks ago at which tira
airport a xxx
observed bim at the
Adyimed that
Tororand ALA CHIE
claimed he recently worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and broke both of his ankles in a parachute thmp. stated he had no personal contact with Tor Core than two years and bad no information regarding activities since that tim.
Agent advised that Mo poracamel files tore maintained by the Division of Mercotion, during the time that was employed by that agency. Agent stated ba conid hot recall
My background information regarding his
associates, or hin relatives.
164-81-2980 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL IZED MASHED LA APR 2 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE Ako
On 4/12/72 01 Des Moines, Iowa
File» Ox: 140-179
&A
by SA
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. # is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; If and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency .
# is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; If and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency ..
DB Cooper-8063
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dote April 24, 1978
Toma Bureau of b6 Narcotics, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, b7C Iowa, provided the following information:
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advised that he vaguely rwoalla the RAM as being an individual formerly employed by the Division of assunod Narcotics. melor to the time that is,
of the recently formed Iowa Bureau of
Crcotics. stated that he has no
personnel files or other documents relating to former employees of the Division of Marcotida, even though some of these Individuals are now employed as Special Agents in the Ion Bureau of Narcotics. He advised that Special Agent Tous Bureau of Narcotics, might red 1 inasmuch &# was employed by the Division of
Marcotice, at approximately the same time that was similarly employed.
164-81-2981 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 42 FILED APR 2 8 1972 FOI - SEATTLE 220
On
4/12/72 .
of Narcotics, might red 1 inasmuch &# was employed by the Division of
Marcotice, at approximately the same time that was similarly employed.
164-81-2981 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 42 FILED APR 2 8 1972 FOI - SEATTLE 220
On
4/12/72 .Des Moines,-
File 4, OM-149-170
Date dilated 4/28/72 b6 b7C by &
This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; # and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-8064FD-302 (REV, 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dote. April 24, 1972
Iowa Des Moines National bank, recalls from her records that on April 3, 1472. an individual idadtifying himmeli am appeared at Iom Des Moines Ational Bank. He purchased # $3,000.00 cashier's check, auber 24655, dated April 3, 1972, 1A amount $3,000.00. In payment, be turned over to a cashier's check dated March 28, 1972, drama on the Iowa Des Moines National Bank in amount of $3,251.68. gave bix the $251.68 difference in cash.
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recalls nothing relative to other than he was very sloppy in his appearance and appeared to be x "bun". could furnish no further information relative to the transaction.
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recalls nothing relative to other than he was very sloppy in his appearance and appeared to be x "bun". could furnish no further information relative to the transaction.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALISTO: MIRTIESMY APR 208 1972 FIBIN SEATTLE iget
Do 4/12/72.1_Des Moltes, Iowa
Fil. #. OM. 149-179
by
LIELCAS Dote dictated 4/18/72 b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. # is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; Il and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-8065
b6FD-302 (REV, 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
April 24, 1972
Dem Moines National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa, advised a review of her records reflects that on March 38. 1972. an individual to atifying hielt as appeared at Iowa Des Moines
Iowa
National Bank, and purchased a cashier's check in amount $3,251.88. As payment for the cashier's check, cashed cashier's check number 0329-38127, 18 amount $3,651.68, dramm on the Los Angeles International Airport Branch of the Bank of America National Trust and Bayings Association.
68, dramm on the Los Angeles International Airport Branch of the Bank of America National Trust and Bayings Association. recalls that she paid 1A cash for the difference, $100.00.
recalls the transaction but is mable to furarmy information relative to the physical description of
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164-81-2983 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DB FILED 18 APR 2 8 1972 FBI . SEATTLE 1820
ON
4/12/72 ---- Des Moines, Loun
File #
OK-149-179
by
& &
Date dicloled 4/18/72
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB Cooper-8066
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dote April 24, 1972
Iowa Des Moines National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa, advised recorda of the Iow Des Moines National Bank reflect that on March 28, 1972, am individual identifying himself as came to the Jout Dos Meines National Bank and purchased a bank cashier's check in the amount of $3,251.
recorda of the Iow Des Moines National Bank reflect that on March 28, 1972, am individual identifying himself as came to the Jout Dos Meines National Bank and purchased a bank cashier's check in the amount of $3,251.68. It payment for the cashier's check, premsated a cashier's check mumber 0320-38127, In amount $3,651.68, dated March 14, 1972, drawn om the Los Angeles National Airport Branch of the Bank of America, National Trust and Savings Association, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California. obtained the $400.00 difference ix cash.
returned to the bank on April 3, 1972, and cashed the below described cashier's check in amount $3,251.88 and with the proceeds purchased another cashier's check, number 24655, in amount $3,000.00. He obtained the difference, $251.68, in cash.
advised that the bank made payment on the $3,000,00 cashier's check on April 11, 1972.
advised that at the time purchased the $3.251.68 conbior's check ho domit With Jowa Des Moines National BRAK.
At the time he cashed thin check and purchased the $3,000.00 gambier's check described above, he bad contact with
suggested contacting and
for further information relative to these transactions.
00 gambier's check described above, he bad contact with
suggested contacting and
for further information relative to these transactions.
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164-81-2984 SEARCHED INC :XE1) SERIAIZED MEUED LA APREQ 1972
FINI - SEATTLE Ola
On
4/12/72-+-Des Moines, Low
File #
XX-149-179
by SA
LJI: CMS
Date dictated 4/18/72 b7C
This document contains Neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
DB Cooper-8067
b6+0-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
2
Date.
April 24; 1972
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TIta
Ke stated that appeared at his office for a very brief period of time during late March or early April, 1972, and visited with him for a for moments. stated that
And
Next hna knowa
to have a problem with but could not furnish the exact nature of the problem. He stated that made no statements to him relative to any hijacking or may parachuting accident.
stated that
And
Next hna knowa
to have a problem with but could not furnish the exact nature of the problem. He stated that made no statements to him relative to any hijacking or may parachuting accident. He stated that he has no information relative to any amount of money in possession and he bag no idea as to present whereabouts.
He stated that merely visited him for A few moments and then left his office. Ne advimed that was very "ababby" in his appearance and OttM bad really gone down hill with problem.
stated that did work for the but could Not furmich exact dates of employment without referring to records which Are presently wavailable to him. He stated, however, that was employed by during 1964 Then and that
took over the position
HALL
during 1970, in that problox.
had
developed a
has had very little contact with since that tim and feels that bus maintain residence somewhere in California With roHYTh could furnish no information relative to abouta on November 24, 1971, but does not 1001 ks fax in Don Moinem, Iowa, area as of that time.
Where-
A
164-81-2985
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALISSO MI SUED M.
that bus maintain residence somewhere in California With roHYTh could furnish no information relative to abouta on November 24, 1971, but does not 1001 ks fax in Don Moinem, Iowa, area as of that time.
Where-
A
164-81-2985
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALISSO MI SUED M. APR 2 8 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
DA 4/12/12 .-*- Des Moines, Iowa File # OM 349-179
by SA
-LJ: cas Dolo dictated 4/18/72
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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBL It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; ft ond its contents are not la be distributed outside your :ogenty,
DB Cooper-8068
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b6 b7CFD.302 (REV, 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote April 24, 1972
Attorney, 510 Insurance Exchange Building, Don Moines, Iowa, furnished the following information:
who is waa contacted on April 3 1972, by matrated for the purpose of for him.
LaVing
and his association with client relationship with
was reluctant to discuss
in view of his attorney -
He assured interviewing Agents, however, that contacted him for the sole purpose of and that
charged
that time,
and has not seen Ain Alice
refused to furnish any further information relative to this matter.
his attorney -
He assured interviewing Agents, however, that contacted him for the sole purpose of and that
charged
that time,
and has not seen Ain Alice
refused to furnish any further information relative to this matter.
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On 4/13/72 " Des Moines; Iowa
File # OM 149-179
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: If and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-8069FD (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
4/26/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
Airtel
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAÇ, OMAHA (149-179) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re Las Vegas teletype to Seattle, 4/11/72; Omaha teletype to Seattle, 4/12/72; and Salt Lake City teletype to Los Angeles, 4/18/72.
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division are seven (7) copies each of eight (8) FD 302s reflecting investigation conducted at Des Moines, Iowa.
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division are seven (7) copies each of eight (8) FD 302s reflecting investigation conducted at Des Moines, Iowa. Enclosed herewith for the Los Angeles Division are two copies each of the above-described FD 302s.
It has been established that did formerly reside at Des Moines. Iowa, and was employed as a Des Moines, Iowa.
It has further been established that was in the Des Moines, Iowa, area during late March and early April, 1972, but investigation at Des Moines, Iowa, failed to reflect anything relative to whereabouts at the time of captioned hijacking, on November 24, 1971.
Southern District of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, is personally 2- Seattle (Enc. 56) need 2 - Los Angeles (Enc. 16) 1 - Omaha LJH : cas (5)
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acquainted with and has known for several
years. He stated that has a very
problem and that he has a history of difficulty with was interviewed on 4/12/72,
He stated that has a very
problem and that he has a history of difficulty with was interviewed on 4/12/72, and advised that was in the Des Moines, Iowa, area during late Harch and early April, 1972, and that he was made no mention to about breaking at that time. both ankles advises that it is his personal opinion was definitely not involved in any hijacking. that He advised that over the past several years, and even moreso during the past two years, has had a very problem and it is not his would be capable of effecting a hijacking.
personal opinion that knows nothing relative to past experience as a parachutist.
advised that to the best of his knowledge has been residing with relatives in Alhambra, California, during the past year or two and he has seen very little of during that period of time. could furnish no information relative to whereabouts on November 24, 1971, but stated that he does not feel was in Des Moines as of that date.
Iowa, not being interviewed as advised
Des Moines, former employer.
could furnish no information relative to whereabouts on November 24, 1971, but stated that he does not feel was in Des Moines as of that date.
Iowa, not being interviewed as advised
Des Moines, former employer.
Des Moines, Iowa.
On 4/21/72, was recontacted by SA
and stated he has no information that has returned to the Des Moines, Iowa, area.
In thewcofnthe information set forth above, and in view of information reflected in enclosed FD 302s, the Omaha Division is conducting no further investigation relative to this matter.
In the event the Seattle Division, following
display of photographs to pertinent witnesses, desires further investigation be conducted relative to in the Des Moines, Iowa, area, a specific lead should be set forth.
2*
DB Cooper-8071
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-181)
DATE: 4/21/72
FROM ICI SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
P
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00 : SE*
Sub L
Re Phoenix letter to Kansas City, 3/15/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA AT TOPEKA, KANSAS:
On March 31, 1972.
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-181)
DATE: 4/21/72
FROM ICI SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
P
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00 : SE*
Sub L
Re Phoenix letter to Kansas City, 3/15/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA AT TOPEKA, KANSAS:
On March 31, 1972. Forbes Air Force Base, advised he has a drop zone known as Skyport, Inc., at Tucson, Arizona, and has been an active participant in sports parachuting for several years. He observed the artist's conception of the unknown subject in this case and advised this person is unknown to him, nor does he know anyone engaged in sport parachuting or parachuting activity who is similar in appearance. He advised he had previously seen this drawing in a sport parachuting magazine and noted the person was reportedly about forty years of age. He advised he has never known anyone participating in sport parachuting who is that old.
ARMED & DANGEROUS .. 2 Seattle & Phoenix (164-100) (Info. ) 2 Kansas City JVL:rmb [5]
5010-106-01
164-871-298
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SERMIDE0 123 FILED APR 2 8 1972 EBI - SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8072
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8072
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* SPO 1 1970 07-400-584
File
164-81
Date
Class,
Case No.
Last Serial

Serial No.	

Pending
Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2989	transferred
into 87-13902

Employee
RECHARGE
Date
To
From
Initials of Clerk
Date
Date Charged
Employee
Location
DB Cooper-8073FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
4/27/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Sub 386
FROM:
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
4/27/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Sub 386
FROM:
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., aka
Dan Cooper
D. Cooper
J. Johnson
· Re San Francisco tel 4/19/72.
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United Air Lines (UAL), Elk Grove, Illinois, advised UAL offers no connecting flights from Las Vegas to Portland during November, 1971, and was not, a recommended service for those points. A review of the Official Airline guide for August, 1971, through December, 1971, recommends service between Las Vegas and Portland by a three Air West flights and two Western flights, all of which offer direct service between Las Vegas and Portland and are only carriers recommended for service between these points. UAL is not recommended for service between Las Vegas and Portland. In view of this, lead set forth in referenced tel 'not being covered UAL. 2 - Seattle 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) 1 - Chicago JWM/pjs (5)
164-81-2990
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Special Agent in Charge
U.
2 - Seattle 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) 1 - Chicago JWM/pjs (5)
164-81-2990
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED UMA FILED 1 3 APR 2/9 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135Complaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 7-21-67)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder.
Indicess Negative See below
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Subject's name and aliases
Character of case NORJAK
164-81
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic 4/29/12
Time
25Pm
Address of subject (For Max)
Complainant's address and telephone number

Subject's Description	RICE W	Sex W Male 1 Female	Height 5/10	Hair SAN	Build MED	Birth date and Birthplace PROBABLY D CANADIAN CITIZEN
Age 45-48	Weight 160	Eyes	Complexion MED

Scars, marks or other data
J
Facts of complaint
THANKS
IS POSSIBLE NORJAK SUSPECT BELAWE OF GENERAL DESCRIPTION, WHICH IS SIMILAR TO UNSUB, ALLA D.
160	Eyes	Complexion MED

Scars, marks or other data
J
Facts of complaint
THANKS
IS POSSIBLE NORJAK SUSPECT BELAWE OF GENERAL DESCRIPTION, WHICH IS SIMILAR TO UNSUB, ALLA D.B. COOPER, AND BECAUSE HE WAS FIRED FROM BULEING IN
WAS EMPLOYED AS
IN 727 ₫ 737. AIRCRAFT AND WAS
HAD FINANCIAL
PROBLEMS, WAS
WANTS TO BE NOTIFIED IF ANY REWARD RESULTS FROM THIS LEAD. Or/aringed. requested. Boring recorde seps By Lead 164-81-2991 SEARCHED S & INDEXED SERIALEO 03/FILER /11 APR 2 9 1972
requested
Action Recommended OBTAIN PHOTO FROM BOEING & SHOW WITNESSET
(Agent)
DB Cooper-8075
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
4/28/72
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On April 28, 1972,
Olympia, Washington. made available two photos of
DOB :
Washington.
This photo was taken October 9, 1970.
description also shows him to have brown eyes, 180 pounds, 6'1". He has no record of traffic citations.
1A253 (2)
5010-100
164-81-292
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_LIL FILED 3 APR 2-9 1972 FBI .
He has no record of traffic citations.
1A253 (2)
5010-100
164-81-292
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_LIL FILED 3 APR 2-9 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
ist
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8076ł OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1902 EDITION CSA FPMR (AI CFR) 101-15.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
,
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 4/28/72
FROM : SA PETER T. SHEPP
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
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3/27/72.
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Lacey, Washington, advised that of this firm. left about 3 years ago in the Seattle area.
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to become the He did not know his address or if he was still with
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will conduct creditk and criminal checks concerning and in effort to b6 locate and interview him concerning the whereabouts of
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PTS (2) Lead
164-81-2993
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIADAZED 13 FILED APR Z 9 1972 MAL SEATTLE
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5010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8077FD-36 (Rev. $-22754)
FBI Date: 4/27/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
$-22754)
FBI Date: 4/27/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
MG
FROM: SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
NORJAK
00: SE
Re :
- SUSPECT.
Re Salt Lake City airtel to Seattle, 4/21/72.
Enclosed for each receiving office are two sets of photographs of suspect 11A254) Seattle advise Salt Lake City if further investigation is deemed necessary regarding suspect
.2 - Seattle (Enc. 6) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) (Enc. 6) 2 - Omaha (Enc. 6) 2 - Salt Lake City
JHN : 1bp (8)
164-81-2994
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZEO 414 FILED
APR 2 9 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
JA
Approved: Sent M Per DB Cooper-8078
Special Agent in Charge
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
4/21/72
Las Vegas, Nevada, advised on April 19, 1972, that the handwriting appearing on Bank Americard invoice number 764637 for the sale of 5.6 gallons of gasoline in the amount of $2.57, appeared familiar to him as his handwriting and it is his impresion that he possibly handled that transaction.
57, appeared familiar to him as his handwriting and it is his impresion that he possibly handled that transaction.
advised that normally they are required to enter their initials on the sales transaction, however, this apparently was not done on the above invoice and stated that he normally checks the license plate and state and enters same thereon, which he assumes he may have done in this instance.
stated, however, that he did work the 11:00pm shift commencing November 25, 1971, terminated at 7:00am on November 26, 1971, but he does not now specifically recall handling this transaction nor can he describe the vehicle or individuals who may have been involved.
added that he is unable to identify the artist's conception of the individual hijacking the northwest airline flight as anyone known to him.
164-81-2995
4/18/72
Las Vegas, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
On
et
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED SERIALIZE 4 / 2.FIVE
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by
Dote dictated
APR 2 9-1972
FBI - SEATTLE
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI.
FIVE
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APR 2 9-1972
FBI - SEATTLE
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your space It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-8079
1º
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" FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
4/21/72
Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 18, 1972, located a carbon copy and two carbons utilized in the preparation of a sales invoice number 764637 for the purchase of 5.6 gallons on gasoline with total charges of $2.57.
This invoice was charged to RICHARD F. MC COY, JR., Bank Americard Number 4763 160 217 773 and bore the signa- ture of MC COY.
The invoice carried the machine date of November 25, 1972, but had the written date of Noventer 26, 1971. The license number listed on the carbon copy of the invoice appeared to be SA 1334 and the carbon utilized for the preparation of these invoices had the additional notations "No. Carol", however the above writing was not readily discernible on the written carbon copy of the invoice.
Carol", however the above writing was not readily discernible on the written carbon copy of the invoice.
explained that the discrepancy of the dates could be explained by virtue of the fact that his station operated on a 24 hour basis with shifts running from 7:00am to 3:00pm, from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and from 11:00pm to 7:00am. He stated that in view of the fact November 25, 1971, was a holiday, he did not personally work that day and as a result, the machine date of November 25, would not have been changed to November 27, 1971, until 9:00im on November 26, when he visited the station to correlate the receipts for the holiday.
further noted that in all possibility, the employee handling the actual transaction was on duty from 11:00pm, November 25, to 7:00am, November 26, and therefore entered the date as November 26, which would have been his regular work day and the machine date would not have been changed until his appearance later as noted above"
stated that a review of the employees work records for that date indicated that former employee Social Security number with
4/18/72
Las
have been changed until his appearance later as noted above"
stated that a review of the employees work records for that date indicated that former employee Social Security number with
4/18/72
Las Vegas, Nevada
File # LV 164-60 164-81-2996
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERVIBEVARARFILED APR 209 1972
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agenty It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB. Cooper-8080
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residence at Las Vegas, Nevada, would have worked the 11:00pm to 7:00am shift commencing at 11:00pm on November 25, and in all probability handled the transaction although his initials are not contained on the sales invoice as is the customary procedure for most employees.
nct ed further that in view of their location as the last station prior to the southbound entry onto Interstate 15 or conversdy the first station for anyone approaching Las Vegas on the freeway from the south, their business is evenly divided between traffic heading for Los Angeles who wish to gas up prior to their entry into
entry onto Interstate 15 or conversdy the first station for anyone approaching Las Vegas on the freeway from the south, their business is evenly divided between traffic heading for Los Angeles who wish to gas up prior to their entry into the desert or are the initial contact for vehicles coming into from the desert area who are nearly out of gasoline.
noted that three copies of the Bank Americard invoice would have been prepared with the original copy being furnished to MC COY at the time of the purchase, a second copy being retained by him and the final copy going to Bank Americard Company for charges to be paid at a later date. placed his name and date on the reverse side of the carbon copy and furnished this invoice and the two carbons in the preparation of the entire transaction to the FBI on April 18, 1972.
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DB Cooper-8081FO-202 (Rev. 4.15-04)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
4/13/72
On April 13, 1972, Westward Ho Motel, Las Vegas, Nevada, was
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stated that telephone number 043-2378 is a guest billing telephone number for the Westward Ho Motel, and the last three digits 378 indicate that this billing was assigned to room number 378. subsequently caused the records of the Westward Ho Motel to be checked for November 2, 1971, for room 378, and developed the following information.
RICHARD MC COY, 360 South 200 East, Provo, Utah, registered in at 5:22 PM on November 2, 1971, with five in the party. MC COY checked out of the motel on November 3, 1971. MC COY signed the guest registration with the name RICHARD F. MC COY, JR. Them is no automobile indicated on the guest · registration card. A review of the folio under number 186797 reflects that no outgoing telephone calls were made from room 378 during the period it was occupied by the MC COY party.
It is noted that both the registration card and the folio are numbered the same, that is 186797.
will retain the original guest registration card and folio until so advised they are no longer needed by the FBI.
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On 4/13/72 of Las Vegas, Nevada File # LV 164-60
by.
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SEARCHED INDEXED ARR 9, 1972 FBI -- SCHI ILI Des
On 4/13/72 of Las Vegas, Nevada File # LV 164-60
by. SA
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the $81. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency, It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-8082FO-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
4/13/72
Observation by SA on April 13, 1972 of the Tropicana Hotel - Casino Guest Registration area reflected that open public pay telephone 736-9820 is located on a west wall in a bank of open pay telephones. Number 736-9820 is the end or north telephone.
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SEARCHED
On 4/13/72 at Las Vegas Nevada
File #
INDEXED SERIALIZED IMA FUED AM LV 164-60APR 209 1972
FBI - SEATTLE)"
by SA
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Date dictated
4/13/12
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This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the #81 and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency .
It is the property of the #81 and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency .
DB Cooper-808370-302 (Kev, 2-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote.
4/13/72
On April 13, 1972,
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Las Vegas, Nevada, caused the hotel registration records and the arrival records to be checked for November, 1971, and more specifically November 25, 1971. The names checked were as follows:
R. MC COY RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. DAN COOPER and D. COOPER
stated there was not record that any individual using the above names registered into the Tropicana Hotel during the month of November, 1971.
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On 4/13/72 at Las Vegas, Nevada

File # LV	064-60 INNASXEO
SERIANZEDAI11A, FILED APR 249 1972 Az. 4/13/72
Date dictated
This document contains nether recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of	FOT. SEATTLE
the $81 and is loaned to fore arany?
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164-81-2999
On 4/13/72 at Las Vegas, Nevada

File # LV	064-60 INNASXEO
SERIANZEDAI11A, FILED APR 249 1972 Az. 4/13/72
Date dictated
This document contains nether recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of	FOT. SEATTLE
the $81 and is loaned to fore arany?

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DB.Cooper-8084FD-302 (REV. 3.17-69)
, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
4/13/72
Air National Guard, Reno, Nevada, examined a disarrayed parachute that was , found near Lemmon Valley, Nevada on April 8, 1972, and turned over to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Identification appearing on a portion of this parachute was as follows:
Canopy Assy. DWG. No. 48E7639-1 Order No. AF33 (038) - 6575 Serial No. AF 49-205 NF Date of mfg. FEB. 1950 Mfg'd by IRVING Air Chute Co., Inc. Mfg. No. 115590
after examining this parachute, advised that numerous hand stitchings appearing on this parachute would indicate that it was used as a tent
115590
after examining this parachute, advised that numerous hand stitchings appearing on this parachute would indicate that it was used as a tent or some form of shelter and that it had been exposed to all kinds of weather for at least five or six years.
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MAY 8 1972
my Jud
On 4/10/72 .. Reno, Nevada
File # LV 164-60
by SA
sbsh
Date dictated 4/11/72 b6 b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nos conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is formed to your agency is and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency .
DB Cooper-8085
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
4/12/72
Washoe County Sheriff's
Office furnished Special Agent (SA) with a parachute that was found in the vicinity of Lemmon Valley, Nevada, on April 8, 1972. This parachute was found on the ground in a disarrayed manner with no pack or holding dvice near it. The following oppeared on a portion of. this parachute:
"Canopy ASSY DWG, No. 48E7639-1, Order No. AF 33(038)-6575, Serial No. AF 49-205NG, Date of Mfg.
this parachute:
"Canopy ASSY DWG, No. 48E7639-1, Order No. AF 33(038)-6575, Serial No. AF 49-205NG, Date of Mfg., Feb. 1950, Mfg'd by Irving Air Chute Co., Inc., Mfg, No., 115590.'
SA obtained a Washoe County Sheriff's Department Chain of Custody Receipt from regarding this parachute.
Filo # 164-81-300
On 4/10/72-of-Reno, Nevada
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FBI - SEATTLE
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is tooned To it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-8086
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FBI Date: 4/24/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority}
Sal - 386
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: VCSAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P) pr
SUBJECT:NORJAK
Enclosed for Seattle only are two copies of and b6 b7C
FD-302s of dated April 10, 1972, Reno, Nevada.
Enclosed for Seattle and Salt Lake City are three FD-302s dated 4/13/72, reflecting interviews and investigation by SA at Las Vegas.
Enclosed for Seattle and Salt Lake City are three FD-302s dated 4/13/72, reflecting interviews and investigation by SA at Las Vegas.
Also enclosed are FD-302 interviews of and at Las Vegas on 4/18/72.
2 - Seattle (164-81) (Encl. 14) ARC 'd 2 - Salt Lake City (164-24) (Enc1. 10) 1 - Las Vegas HEH : kmc (5)
164-81-3002 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED IMALA FILED my. APR 2 9 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 95 DB Cooper-8087
Approved:
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 Q . 146-090 (11)
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
POSSIBLE SUSPECT
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle 4/17/72 and Chicago airtel to Seattle 3/30/72.
Leads set forth in referenced Los Angeles airtel 4/17/72 covered by Chicago Division 'per referenced Chicago airtel of 3/30/72, with leads set forth for San Francisco. No further investigation remaining Chicago.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2)- Seattle 2 - San Francisco - 1 - Los Angeles (Info) 1 - Chicago JWM/pjs (6)
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On 4/24/72, Moraga, Calif .
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On 4/24/72, Moraga, Calif .. telephone an employee at the University of California, appeared at the Berkeley RA, Berkeley, Calif.
advised that the individual appearing in b6 the composite of DAVE COOPER, hijacker of the Northwest
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The individual's
name that resembles the composite is
stated that he felt the individual known as was born and lived in Petaluma, Calif.
further stated that his immediate
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FROM: Director, FBI
new
NORJAK
On 4/26/72,
of FAA records suggested suspect in NORJAK.
who was born
is an
Leesburg, Virginia. During November, 1961, he filed for bankruptcy claim- ing indebtedness of $12,000. He was in serious financial straits and according to FAA was scheduled for a to Los Angeles 11/24/71, on American Airlines Flight 77 leaving Dulles Airport at 9:00 a.m. FAA time and attendance records show a discrepancy for this period. However, it can be determined that was off duty from noon 11/23 through 11/28, 1971. Records would indicate he did not fly to Los Angeles until 11/25/71, on the same 9:00 a.m. American flight, however points out these records would not
be conclusive proof :
Records would indicate he did not fly to Los Angeles until 11/25/71, on the same 9:00 a.m. American flight, however points out these records would not
be conclusive proof actually made the flight on that date. It is known according to FAA that he spent the weekend of the 26th in Las Vegas. According to apparently has
resolved all of his financial difficulty.
FAA records indicate served in the U. S. Air Force at Tachikawa Air Force Base, Japan, from May, '65 through
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September, '66, on parachute rigging and parachuting equipment from aircraft. His Air Force Number is His physical description according to is similar to that of the hijacker. personal file is presently maintained in the Eastern Region FAA.
His Air Force Number is His physical description according to is similar to that of the hijacker. personal file is presently maintained in the Eastern Region FAA. New York City, under the control of Photographs are available there.
New York, obtain photographs of and forward them to Minneapolis and Seattle for display to witnesses. Review personal file for full details regarding suspect's background. If appropriate set forth leads to fully resolve if implicated.
He was adapt in
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FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK .:
Re suspect
On 4/28/72, JFK Airport, was contacted regarding and provided A review
three photos and the personnel file of
of this file indicates is currently employed as an Washington D. C. Center, had
Leesburg, Virginia. The file further indicates previously been employed by Piedmont Airlines, at Newport, Virginia, and has served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966.
The file further indicates previously been employed by Piedmont Airlines, at Newport, Virginia, and has served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. While in the Air Forcat duties
as a brought him into contact different types of parachute equipment and parachute technique. further indicated in his application for employment with FAA, that he has a student pilot's license.
advised that has had numerous problems with FAA during his employment. He stated that was involved in "sick out activities" in conjunction With union activities.
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for unauthorized absence in the past. further advised that FAA has conducted extensive investigation of in connection with his being a suspect in numerous The results of this investigation indicated that there was a preponderance of
further advised that FAA has conducted extensive investigation of in connection with his being a suspect in numerous The results of this investigation indicated that there was a preponderance of circumstantial evidence linking but that no definite link to these casos could be established.
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airliner between 11/24/71 and 11/27/71. had indicated a request to make this betweon Dulles Airport and Los Angeles Airport, departing 11/24/71 and returning 11/26/71, A check of the records regarding this incident indicated departed Dulless Airport 11/25/71 aboard American Airlines flight 75, and returned to Washington D. C. aboard American Airlines flight 76 on 11/27/71. indicated that the extra day was spent in Las Vegas area and was charged by him as sick leave.
Subject described as follows:
Name
Date of birth Place of birth
Social Security #
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Sex .
Height
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Weight 155 pounds
5' 5'
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Eyes Employment
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Virginia United States Air Force 1962
Height
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Weight 155 pounds
5' 5'
Hair
Black
Eyes Employment
Brown
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Virginia United States Air Force 1962 to 1966 Alexandria should hold in abeyance lead to interview upon authority of the office of origin.
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DB Cooper-8096FO-302 TREY, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Ironscription
4/20/72
Mrs. GENEVA BREWER, located at the Wayaide Camping area, Civiston, Florida, April 13, 1972, in company of her Jahand, CLAYTON BREKER, was advised of the identity of Joux 8, ATMATER &# a Special Agent of the Federal Durumu of SuvestLation and the purpose of the interview and of the fact that any Information furntatil could be used in » court of law.
Mrs. BREMER adyLeid that she and hár land reelde at 3321 Chapin Strebt, Brie, Pensylvain, and that they pim to rabatza to that are aypredat ly in Jme, 1972.
BREMER adyLeid that she and hár land reelde at 3321 Chapin Strebt, Brie, Pensylvain, and that they pim to rabatza to that are aypredat ly in Jme, 1972. EM
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Hra. barnet stated that in conversing with ky bare bone reantly, they Ind briefly digowird a acount hijacting in which the subject used the name of D. B. cooraR and that this had been the source of some apersist to ghe and Mr. BRUNNER, as they but: known a D. B. coorza some years agoin Erie, Femmeylvania, and that a sony has been written concerning this particular hi jacking and that hearing the gong, the and har husband had humoronely recalled the D. B. COOPER they had known for many years in Brie and who, as stated, has biga dead for a long time. Www. DerWER stated that is telephone conversation recently she had jokingly referred to the song about the hijacking id D. B. COOPER.
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Mrs. BRENER stated that she and Mr. BRENER are both zutired since 1958, and that Mr.
COOPER.
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Mrs. BRENER stated that she and Mr. BRENER are both zutired since 1958, and that Mr. BRAMKR had worked for Hasachill-Bond Teper Company in Erie For forty years and that they spend a great deal of time travelling about the Wafted States in their omper. Mxs. BREWER stated that she holy no information concerning the hi jacking or the person responsible for the hi jacking. 164-81-3008
Interviewed on 1/3/72 of Cluditos, Florida Fils # Maand -164-332-
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Mrs. BREWER advised her only relatives in Florida who works at a
are
towards
Florida, and Florida, who works on a
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NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
Re Miami teletype to Seattle, 4/15/72 and Milwaukee
teletype to Jacksonville and others, 4/12/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are three copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview of
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TO	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)	DATE: 4/28/72
FROM	#
: SAC, OKLAHOMA	CITY	(164-56)	(RUC)	Sul D -

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00 - Seattle
Re Okla. City airtel to Bureau dated 2/11/72.
SAC, OKLAHOMA	CITY	(164-56)	(RUC)	Sul D -

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00 - Seattle
Re Okla. City airtel to Bureau dated 2/11/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA
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On 4/4/7.2, National Director of th U. S. Parachute Association and Assistant Director of the b7C
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World Parachute Meet, Tahlequah, advised he is well familiar with the description and the artist's conception photo of the subject, due to publication in parachute magazines and the skyjacking being the topic among many skydivers. advised it is his opinion from the information he has read in newspapers that the skyjacker mightpossibly be a smoke jumper or military jumper, as opposed to a sports skydiver in that the subject apparently jumped under circumstances . which were very adverse to a successful landing.
advised that he will be alert for the possibility of anyone matching the subject's description jumping in either the world meet or in the national meet, both to be held at Tahlequah during the summer of 1972; and if he comes across anyone similar to the subject, he will immediately contact the FBI.
in either the world meet or in the national meet, both to be held at Tahlequah during the summer of 1972; and if he comes across anyone similar to the subject, he will immediately contact the FBI.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Re "Seattle Flag" 5/10/72.
A review of the article concerning D.B. COOPER appearing in the May 10 issue of the "Seattle Flag" reveals the following discrepancies between the article and the actual hijacking:
1. In the article, the interviewee states he sat in seat 15 D, whereas the hijacker actually sat in seat 18 E.
2. The 'interviewee in the article states that he Landed over 100 miles away from Southwest Washington. This would be in conflict with the indications of the test flight run by Northwest Airlines.
3. The interviewee states that he knew that with down flaps the stalling speed of the 727 was 109 miles per hour. This information would not appear to be known at Northwest Airlines, as there was some question at their office the night of the hijacking as to whether or not the plane
This information would not appear to be known at Northwest Airlines, as there was some question at their office the night of the hijacking as to whether or not the plane could fly with 15 .degree flaps.
4. In the article, the interviewee states one of the reasons he selected a 727 was because the lavatories in the rear were a handy place to hold a stewardess hostage, wich turned out to be right. In another place the interviewee states he held stewardess hostage part of the time behind the rear galley curtain and part of the time in the toilet. This is not true, inasmuch as the hi- jacker did not hold the stewardess hostage in either of these locations.
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5. The interviewee in the article states that he knows the bills were xeroxed before they were delivered to him, as he could smell the xerox fluid on them at the time they were delivered. This is in error, inasmuch as the bills were not xeroxed, and if they had been, would not have a smell of xerox fluid.
This is in error, inasmuch as the bills were not xeroxed, and if they had been, would not have a smell of xerox fluid.
6. The interviewee in the article states that the bomb which he allegedly had consisted of five Gillette shaving cream cans painted red and rigged with prima cord fuses. This would disagree with the stewardesses descrip- tion of the cylinders which she observed in the briefcase, Inasmuch as they were smaller in diameter that shaving cream cans.
7. In the article at one place the interviewee states concerning payment by the airline "why risk four lives - not including mine - and a 5 million dollar airplane for a mere $200,000?" This would appear to indicate that the person being interviewed felt that the passengers had been released before the money was paid, whereas the money was delivered to the hijacker before the passengers were released.
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8. In the article, the interviewee states that he told the pilot "let the passengers off but I want every- body in the cockpit and the other two stews to stay on the plane.
In the article, the interviewee states that he told the pilot "let the passengers off but I want every- body in the cockpit and the other two stews to stay on the plane." This appears to be inaccurate; inasmuch as the hijacker did not demand that the stewardesses remain on the plane.
9. The interviewee in the article says that he was in the cockpit twice, once when they were having fueling troubles and at this time, he told the pilot "I want the flaps at 15 percent and the gear down."" He states that after discussion with the pilot concerning the destination of the plane he slammed the cockpit door and went back to the tourist compartment with the stewardess. This is inaccurate, inasmuch as the hijacker at no time was in the cockpit to the aircraft and was not observed by the flight crew in the cockpit and instructions concerning destinations were relayed through the stewardess.
10. The interviewee states that he selected the name D.B. COOPER by sticking a pin in the Seattle telephone. directory. This is inaccurate, inasmuch as the hijacker when purchasing his ticket, in fact used the name DAN.
This is inaccurate, inasmuch as the hijacker when purchasing his ticket, in fact used the name DAN. COOPER instead of D. B. COOPER.
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11. The interviewee in the article states the note he gave to the stewardess read, "I'm hijacking this aircraft. Relay instructions to the ground that I want $200,000 in 20s and two parachutes delivered to me when the plane lands. I have a bomb." Stewardess
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states that the note which she received read, "Miss I have a bomb hear and would like you to sit by me." He later had her take down a note which he dictated reading "I want $200,000 by 5:00 p.m. in cash. Put it in a knapsack. I want two back parachutes and two front parachutes. When we land I want the fuel truck ready to refuel. No funy stuff or I'll .do the job."
12. In the article the interviewee talks about two parachutes, one back pack and one chest pack and states that he did not leave any parachute on the plane; however, cut the chest pack into strips to use to tie the money to him.
talks about two parachutes, one back pack and one chest pack and states that he did not leave any parachute on the plane; however, cut the chest pack into strips to use to tie the money to him. This is inaccurate, inasmuch as four parachutes were delivered and one parachute intack and one with shroud lines cut were locted on the plane when it arrived in Reno.
33. The interviewee in the article states that after they were airborn, he took the stewardess forward and over the intercom told SCOTT, the pilot to hold the plane at 7,000 feet and 200 miles per hour. This is inaccurate, inasmuch as the hijacker told to go forward to the cabin and relayed no further instructions to the pilot.
14. The interviewee in the article states that pilot SCOTT tried to humor him with a steady line of chatter over the passenger PA system and he' told the crew, "nobody under any circumstances is to attempt any further contact with me." Although there was little attempt by the Crew to contact the hijacker no instruction of this type was relayed by the crew.
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50 MÁY HỆ ETITION GSA FTMA (4 CFR) POI-IL6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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DATE: 5/1/72
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK Re( "Seattle Flag" 5/10/72.
A review of the article concerning D.B. COOPER appearing in the May 10 issue of the "Seattle Flag" reveals the following discrepancies between the article and the actual hijacking:
1. In the article, the interviewee states he sat in seat 15 D, whereas the hijacker actually sat in seat 18 E.
2. The interviewee in the article states that he landed over 100 miles away from Southwest Washington. This would be in conflict with the indications of the test flight run by Northwest Airlines.
3. The interviewee states that he knew that with down flaps the stalling speed of the 727 was 109 miles per hour. This information would not appear to be known at Northwest Airlines, as there was some question at their office the night of the hijacking as to whether or not the plane could fly with 15 ;degree flaps.
This information would not appear to be known at Northwest Airlines, as there was some question at their office the night of the hijacking as to whether or not the plane could fly with 15 ;degree flaps.
4. In the article, the interviewee states one of the reasons he selected a 727 was because the lavatories in the rear were a handy place to hold a stewardess hostage, wich turned out to be right. In another place the interviewee states he held stewardess hostage part of the time behind the rear galley curtain and part of the time in the toilet. This is not true, inasmuch as the hi- jacker did not hold the stewardess hostage in either of these locations.
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TO :	FILE (164-81) (P)	DATE: May 1, 1972
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FROM :	SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:	NORJAK


RE: UNSUB; SEATTLE FLAG PUBLICATION, 5/10/72
On May 1, 1972, I-called SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau and told him that we had received information from the news media wherein the Seattle Flag, an underground newspaper in Seattle, had a headline article which would be on the street on May 2, 1972, reportedly containing an interview with the hijacker and displaying a copy of the bill, serial number of which coincided with one of the hijacked bills.
I told him that a very quick look at the article showed substantial discrepancies. In addition, we were checking the microfilm of the hijacked bills to see if it coincided with the bill reportedly in the newspaper and I would let him know.
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Sub-40% Seattle 7 kg NORJAK. 
THE MAY TENTH EDITION OF "SEATTLE FLAG" A BI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER WHICH IS OF THE "UNDERGROUND" TYPE AND HAS ONLY PUBLISHED FIVE EDITIONS, CARRIED A STORY TODAY PURPORTING TO BE AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SUBJECT OF THIS CASE. THE WRITER OF THE STORY CLAIMED THE FLAG HAD PURCHASED THIS INTERVIEW ON TAPE, FROM AN UNKNOWN PERSON FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS CASH. THIS STORY HAS BEEN READ AND ANALYZED AND NUMEROUS DISCREPANCIES NOTED WHICH ARE SET OUT HEREIN, BRIEFLY:
ONE : THE PERSON STATES HE SAT IN SEAT FIFTEEN-D, WHEREAS HIJACKER OCCUPIED EIGHTEEN-E.
TWO: PERSON STATES HE LANDED OVER ONE HUNDRED MILES AWAY FROM THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AREA WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH INFORMATION
TWO: PERSON STATES HE LANDED OVER ONE HUNDRED MILES AWAY FROM THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AREA WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED CONCERNING THE SITE WHERE THE HIJACKER PARACHUTED.
THREE : HE STATED HE HELD STEWARDESS HOSTAGE BEHIND GALLEY CURTAIN AND IN THE TOILET. THIS IS NOT TRUE ACCORDING TO STEWARDESS' PRIOR ACCOUNT. 164-81-3013
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FOUR: HE STATED. HE KNEW RANSOM BILLS WERE XEROXED BEFORE THEY WERE DELIVERED BECAUSE HE COULD SMELL XEROX FLUID. THIS IS COMPLETELY INACCURATE.
FIVE: HE SAID "BOMB CONSISTED OF FIVE GILLETTE SHAVING CREAM CANS PAINTED RED AND RIGGED WITH PRIMA CORD. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE DESCRIPTION FURNISHED BY STEWARDESSES.
SIX: HE STATES HE SELECTED THE NAME "D.B. COOPER" FROM TELEPHONE DIRECTORY. HIJACKER NEVER USED THIS NAME, BUT USED NAME DAN COOPER.
SEVEN; HE STATED NOTE HE GAVE STEWARDESS SAID, "I'M HIJACKING THIS AIRCRAFT.
HIJACKER NEVER USED THIS NAME, BUT USED NAME DAN COOPER.
SEVEN; HE STATED NOTE HE GAVE STEWARDESS SAID, "I'M HIJACKING THIS AIRCRAFT. RELAY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GROUND THAT I WANT TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTIES AND TWO PARACHUTES DELIVERED TO ME WHEN THE PLANE LANDS. I HAVE A BOMB." STEWARDESS
ADVISED FIRST NOTE ADVISED, "MISS I HAVE A BOMB HERE AND WOULD LIKE YOU TO SIT BY ME." HE LATER DICTATED. OTHER NOTES CONTAINING FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
EIGHT. HE STATES HE RECEIVED TWO PARACHUTES, AND THAT HE COT THE CHEST PACK INTO STRIPS TO TIE THE MONEY TO HIS BODY. ACTUALLY THE HIJACKER RECEIVED FOUR PARACHUTES AND LEFT TWO ON THE PLANE.
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THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER DISCREPANCIES, BUT THE ONES SET OUT ABOVE ARE THE MAJOR ONES.
THE ARTICLE CARRIED ON PAGE TWO, A LARGE REPRODUCTION OF A TWENTY DOLLAR BILL, SEVERAL TIMES ACTUAL SIZE. LOOKING AT THE FACE OF THE BILL, THE NUMBER IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER IS D ONE. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS L FIVE ONE TWO SEVEN NINE SIX THREE FIVE A, THE SMALLER NUMBER IN THE LOWER+RIGHT HAND CORNER IS D THIRTYFIVE AND THE SERIES YEAR IS NINETEEN
THE SERIAL NUMBER IS L FIVE ONE TWO SEVEN NINE SIX THREE FIVE A, THE SMALLER NUMBER IN THE LOWER+RIGHT HAND CORNER IS D THIRTYFIVE AND THE SERIES YEAR IS NINETEEN SIXTYNINE. THE NUMBER TWELVE APPEARS IN FOUR PLACES ON THE FACE OF THE BILL. IT IS NOTED THAT THE ABOVE SERIAL NUMBER IS ON THE LIST OF BILLS DELIVERED TO THE HIJACKER.
LOCAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF SECRET SERVICE ADVISED HE IS UNABLE TO STATE WHETHER THESE NUMBERS FIT THE PROSCRIBED FORMULA USED BY THE BUREAU OF ENGRAVING. WFO REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND SUTEL COMMENTS OF THAT AGENCY WITH REGARD TO AUTHENTICITY OF THESE NUMBERS. COPIES OF ARTICLE CONTAINING BILL WILL BE FORWARDED TO WFO BY PILOT COURIER MAY TWO NEXT, FOR EXHIBITION TO BUREAU OF ENGRAVING, IN EVENT THEY ARE UNABLE TO MAKE DECISION ON 'NUMBERS SET FORTH ABOVE. FOLLOWING THIS WFO SHOULD FURNISH THIS ARTICLE TO THE BUREAU. WFO WILL BE ADVISED SUBSEQUENTLY OF FLIGHT INFORMATION.
DB Cooper-8110SE 164-81
PAGE FOUR
IN VIEW OF THE STRONG PROBABILITY THAT THIS ARTICLE HAS NO FOUNDATION IN FACT, NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED PENDING A DETERMINATION OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS BILL.
Cooper-8110SE 164-81
PAGE FOUR
IN VIEW OF THE STRONG PROBABILITY THAT THIS ARTICLE HAS NO FOUNDATION IN FACT, NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED PENDING A DETERMINATION OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS BILL.
DB Cooper-8111KRØ14 SE PLAIN 1048 PM NITEL 5/1/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) WFO (164-169) . FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 3P
NORJAK .
THE MAY TENTH EDITION OF "SEATTLE FLAG" A BI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER WHICH IS OF THE "UNDERGROUND" TYPE AND HAS ONLY PUBLISHED FIVE EDITIONS , CARRIED A STORY TODAY PURPORTING TO BE AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SUBJECT OF THIS CASE. THE WRITER OF THE STORY CLAIMED THE FLAG HAD PURCHASED THIS INTERVIEW ON TAPE, FROM AN UNKNOWN PERSON FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS CASH. THIS STORY HAS BEEN READ AND ANALYZED AND NUMEROUS DISCREPANCIES NOTED WHICH ARE SET OUT HEREIN, BRIEFLY :
ONE : THE PERSON STATES HE SAT IN SEAT FIFTEEN D, WHEREAS HIJACKER OCCUPIED EIGHTEEN-E. TWO : PERSON STATES HE LANDED OVER ONE HUNDRED MILES AWAY FROM THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AREA WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED CONCERNING THE SITE WHERE THE HIJACKER PARACHUTED.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3013 DB Cooper-8112PAGE TWO
SE (164-81)
THREE : HE STATED HE HELD STEWARDESS HOSTAGE BEHIND GALLEY
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3013 DB Cooper-8112PAGE TWO
SE (164-81)
THREE : HE STATED HE HELD STEWARDESS HOSTAGE BEHIND GALLEY CURTAIN AND IN THE TOILET. THIS IS NOT TRUE ACCORDING TO STEWARDESS'S PRIOR ACCOUNT. FOUR : HE STATED HE KNEW RANSOM BILLS WERE XEROXED BEFORE THEY WERE DELIVERED BECAUSE HE COULD SMELL XEROX FLUID. THIS IS COMPLETELY INACCURATE.
FIVE : HE SAID "BOMB CONSISTED OF FIVE GILLETTE SHAVING CREAM CANS PAINTED RED AND RIGGED WITH PRIMA CORD. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE DESCRIPTION FURNISHED BY STEWARDESS. SIX : HE STATES HE SELECTED THE NAME "D.B. COOPER" FROM TELEPHONE DIRECTORY. HIJACKER NEVER USED THIS NAME, BUT USED NAME DAN COOPER.
SEVEN : HE STATED NOTE HE GAVE' STEWARDESS SAID, " I'M HIJACKING THIS AIRCRAFT. RELAY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GROUND THAT I WANT TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTIES AND TWO PARACHUTES DELEIVERED TO ME WHEN THE PLANE LANDS. I HAVE A BOMB ." STEWARDESS b6 b7C
ADVISED FIRST NOTE ADVISED, "MISS I HAVE A BOMB HERE AND WOULD LIKE YOU TO SIT BY ME." HE LATER DICTATED OTHER NOTES CONTAINING FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
" STEWARDESS b6 b7C
ADVISED FIRST NOTE ADVISED, "MISS I HAVE A BOMB HERE AND WOULD LIKE YOU TO SIT BY ME." HE LATER DICTATED OTHER NOTES CONTAINING FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
EIGHT : HE STATES HE RECEIVED TWO PARACHUTES, AND THAT HE CUT THE CHEST PACK INTO STRIPS TO TIE THE MONEY TO HIS BODY. ACTUALLY THE HIJACKER RECEIVED FOUR PARACHUTES AND LEFT TWO ON THE PLANE. END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-8113PAGE THREE
SE (164-81)
THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER DISCREPANCIES, BUT THE ONES SET OUT 'ABOVE ARE THE MAJOR ONES.
THE ARTICLE CARRIED ON PAGE IWO, A LARGE REPRODUCTION OF A TWENTY DOLLAR BILL, SEVERAL TIMES ACTUAL SIZE. LOOKING AT THE FACE OF THE BILL , THE NUMBER IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER IS D ONE. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS L FIVE ONE TWO SEVEN NINE SIX THREE FIVE A, THE SMALLER NUMBER IN THE LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER IS D THIRTY- FIVE AND THE SERIES YEAR IS NINETEEN SIXTY-NINE. THE NUMBER TWELVE APPEARS IN FOUR PLACES ON THE FACE OF THE BILL. IT IS NOTED THAT THE ABOVE SERIAL NUMBER IS ON THE LIST OF BILLS DELIVERED TO THE HIJACKER.
LOCAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF SECRET SERVICE ADVISED HE IS UNABLE TO STATE WHETHER THESE NUMBERS FIT THE PRESCRIBED FORMULA USED BY THE BUREAU OF
LOCAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF SECRET SERVICE ADVISED HE IS UNABLE TO STATE WHETHER THESE NUMBERS FIT THE PRESCRIBED FORMULA USED BY THE BUREAU OF ENGRAVING.
WFO REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND SUTEL COMMENTS OF THAT AGENCY WITH REGARD TO AUTHENTICITY OF THESE NUMBERS. COPIES OF ARTICLE CONTAINING BILL WILL BE FORWARDED TO WFO BY PILOT COURIER MAY TWO NEXT, FOR EXHIBITION TO BUREAU OF ENGRAVING, IN EVENT THEY ARE UNABLE TO MAKE DECISION ON NUMBERS SET FORTH ABOVE. FOLLOWING THIS WFO SHOULD FURNISH THIS ARTICLE TO THE BUREAU. WFO WILL BE ADVISED SUBSEQUENTLY OF FLIGHT INFORMATION.
IN VIEW OF THE STRONG PROBABILITY THAT, THIS ARTICLE HAS NO FOUNDATION IN FACT, NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED PENDING A DETERMINATION OF THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS BILL.
END
DB Cooper-8114FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
FBI
Date: 5/2/72
Transmit the following in
003
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
Via
TELETYPE
(Priority) Sub -- 406
TO :
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) & SAC, WFO (164-169)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
reed ALM
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND WFO MAY ONE LAST.
or code) URGENT
Via
TELETYPE
(Priority) Sub -- 406
TO :
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) & SAC, WFO (164-169)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
reed ALM
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND WFO MAY ONE LAST. COPY OF "SEATTLE FLAG" PLACED ON NWA FLIGHT SEVENTY EIGHT, ARRIVING DULLES AIRPORT, FOUR FIFTYFIVE PM, IN POSSESSION
OF ALEXANDRIA OBTAIN AND TAKE IMMEDIATELY TO WFO. PRB : klb (3)
b6 b7C
164-81-3014
a
Approved:
Sent
12 / 12 Pm
Per DB Cooper-8115
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135NR 003 'SE PLAIN 12:39PM URGENT 5/2/72 VAB TO ALEXANDRIA (164-72) WFO (1,64-169) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK .
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND WFO .MAY ONE LAST. COPY OF "SEATTLE FLAG" PLACED ON NWA FLIGHT SEVENTYEIGHT, ARRIVING DULLES AIRPORT, FOUR FIFTYFIVE PM, IN POSSESSION OF ALEX-
b6 b7C
ANDRIA OBTAIN AND TAKE IMMEDIATELY TO WFO. END.
FBU AX GXT
DB Cooper-8116
164-81-3014NR011 WF PLAIN
. 419PM URGENT 5-2-72 SKA

TO DIRECTOR (164-211!) SEATTLE (164-81)	Sal- 40%.
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) P	Seattle of lag
NORJAK

RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU AND WFO MAY
INDEREO SERIALIZED ALAS, ALED MAY 20 1972 ral - SEATTLE
8/2
DB Cooper-8117PAGE TWO
ENGRAVIN; THEREAFTER WILL DELIVER SAME TO BUREAU. UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END CORR PAGE TWO FIRST WORD SHD BE ENGRACI ENGRAVING ; END
MG FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-8118UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE: 5/3/72
Sub- Sealte floy
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
BA
5/3/72.
called from the Bureau on
b6 b7C
He requested that the microfilm showing the photo- graphs of the hijacked bills be returned to the Bureau immediately by air courier.
JEM : eon
(3)
Sant. 5/4/72 ly NWA # 78 @ 9:15A.
a
164-81-3016 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED AMS Acta 0 MAY 3 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-8119FILE (164-81)
5/3/72
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
BA
5/3/72.
called from the Bureau on
b6 b7C
He requested that the microfilm showing the photo- graphs of the hijacked bills be returned to the Bureau immediately by air courier.
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-3016 SEARCHED, INDEXED SERIALIZED VAR FILED 11 MAY OB 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
1 7
DB Cooper-8120NR 002 WF PLAIN 107PM URGENT 5-3-72 SKA TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) ATTENTION FBI
HE NOTED THAT ALTERATION'OF ANY DIGITS OTHER THAN FIRST FOUR DIGITS WOULD NOT CHANGE THIS MATHEMATICAL RELATIONSHIP .
STATED THAT THE SEVENS AND THREES APPEARING IN SERIAL NUMBER ON BILL IN QUESTION APPEAR PECULIAR TO HIM. . HE NOTED THAT SERIAL NUMBERS ON GENUINE CURRENTY NOT ALWAYS ON STRAIGHT LINE BUT THAT THREE IN SERIAL NUMBER ON BILL IN QUESTION COULD POSSIBLY BE ALTERED EIGHT. HE SUGGESTED FBI LABORATORY ENLARGE THREE ON BILL IN QUESTION ALONG WITH DIGIT THREE ON BILL KNOWN TO BE AUTHENTIC TO DETERMINE IF IDENTICAL WHEN SUPERIMPOSED ON EACH OTHER.
COPY OF CAPTIONED NEWSPAPER HAND DELIVERED TO BUREAU TODAY :
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU THE FBI LABORATORY IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITIOUSLY CONDUCT ABOVE SUGGESTED EXAMINATION. UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
, END) "*5 178 3-,
JJI FBI SEATTLE CL R
DB Cooper-81225/3/72 Rub 406. AIRMAIL Seattle Flag
AIRTEL
50
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTY: PAY LABORATORY
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
RORJAK
4
RE: UNSUB;
"SEATTLE FLAG" DATED 5/10/72
2
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau 5/1/72; Seattle teletype to Alexandria and Wro dated 5/2/72 and WFO teletype dated
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
RORJAK
4
RE: UNSUB;
"SEATTLE FLAG" DATED 5/10/72
2
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau 5/1/72; Seattle teletype to Alexandria and Wro dated 5/2/72 and WFO teletype dated 5/3/72 to the Bureau and Seattle.
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory is one reel of microfilm which was prepared in connection with the $200,000 ransom money which eventually was paid to the hijacker in captioned case.
The above referenced Seattle teletype to Alexandria advised that a copy of the "SEATTLE FLAG" publication dated 5/10/72, was being sent to Alexandria and then to the Bureau via NFO. It is noted that on Page 2 of the "SEATTLE FLAG" there appears a reproduction of a $20 bill which allegedly bears serial number L 51279635 A, which is a serial number of one of the ransom bills.
REQUEST OF BUREAU
1. Compare the $20 bill appearing on the microfilm with the reproduction in the "SEATTLE FLAG" to determine whether or not it is authentic and thereafter advise Seattle.
The bill itself has been located on the microfilm and has been marked with a small piece of paper on the film itself. The approximate location of that bill on the film is approximately at the arrow which has been
The bill itself has been located on the microfilm and has been marked with a small piece of paper on the film itself. The approximate location of that bill on the film is approximately at the arrow which has been Scotch taned to the outside of the reel. 3
3 - Bureau (Encl 1) (164-2111) 3)- Seattle (164-81)
CEP :klb Searched
(6) Serialized
Indexed Filed DB Cooper-8123 164-81-3018SE 164-81.
2. In connection with the examination conducted by the Laboratory 4/28/72, to determine the authenticity of three $20 bills, the Seattle Office marked the location of those bills on the film with a small piece of adhesive paper provided by the Federal Reserve Bank, whose machino was used to review the film. It is now noted that these pieces of paper (3), are difficult to remove and some of the adhesive remains when the paper is taken off.
The Bureau is therefore requested, while the film is at the Laboratory, to endeavor to remove these three markers from the film. If it is felt necessary that the locations of those bills should be made on the film, the Laboratory might place a marker on the left side of the film where it does not cover the bill.
If it is felt necessary that the locations of those bills should be made on the film, the Laboratory might place a marker on the left side of the film where it does not cover the bill.
A sample of the adhesive paper is being furnished with the film so that the Laboratory might know the type of adhesive on this paper.
DB Cooper-81245/3/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: PBI LABORATORY
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
KORJAK
RE :
UNSUB ;
SEATTLE PLAG" DATED 5/10/72
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau 5/1/72; Seattle teletype to Alexandria and WFO dated 5/2/72 and wro teletype dated 5/3/72 to the Bureau and Seattle.
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory is one reel of microfilm which was prepared in connection with the $200,000 ransom money which eventually was paid to the hijacker in captioned caso.
The above referenced Seattle teletype to Alexandria advised that a copy of the "SEATTLE FLAG" publication dated 5/10/72, was being sent to Alexandria and then to the Bureau via NFO. It is noted that on Page 2 of the "SEATTLE FLAG" there appears a reproduction of a $20 bill which allegedly bears serial number 1 51279635 A, which is a serial number of one
It is noted that on Page 2 of the "SEATTLE FLAG" there appears a reproduction of a $20 bill which allegedly bears serial number 1 51279635 A, which is a serial number of one of the ransom bills.
REQUEST OF BUREAU
1. Compare the $20 bill appearing on the microfilm with the reproduction in the "SEATTLE FLAG" to determine whether or not it is authentic and thereafter advise Seattle.
The bill itself has been located on the microfilm and has been marked with a small piece of paper on the film itself. The approximate location of that bill on the film is approximately at the arrow which has been Scotch taped to the outside of the real.
CEP : KIb 3) 3 - Bureau (Encl 1) (164-2111) " Seattle (164-81) 1 (6)
DB Cooper-8125
164-81-3018FROM :
SA
OPTIONAL PORN NO. 1 MAY XẢY EDITION GSA FPMR (a CFR) x4-IL4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
DATE: 5/2/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Elim
RE:
On 4/27/72,
Pacific.
Northwest Bell Telephone Company, Orchards Branch, Vancouver, Washington, was exhibited a composite drawing of the unsub. in this matter after which he advised that does not look anvthing like the composite 
drawing.
in this matter after which he advised that does not look anvthing like the composite 
drawing. described 
as:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Height
5'9" 160
Weight
Age Hair Complexion
Light brown, crew cut Light
Because of the obvious differences in description
between and the unsub. no further investigation is recommended regarding
NDS : j1b (2)
164-81-3019 SEARCHED _._____ INDEXLO SERIALDO myriam MAY 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
1
750
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-8127
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
0010-100OPTIONAL PORM NO,'TO MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 5/2/72
b6 b7C
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
- SOURCE Elim
Reference memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING dated 4/17/72.
On 4/24/72, Washington, was exhibited a composite drawing of the unsub in this matter after which he stated that he could not be sure if the person he saw on November 26, 1971 was .
On 4/24/72, Washington, was exhibited a composite drawing of the unsub in this matter after which he stated that he could not be sure if the person he saw on November 26, 1971 was . identical to the composite drawing or not.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
advised that on 11/26/71 at approximately 9: 30 a.m. he observed a person whom he describes as white male, 6' tall, medium build; dark complexion; wearing a brown suit and a brown felt hat, carrying a briefcase, standing on the, edge of the road near Amboy, Washington approximately one-tenth of a mile from the Eaton Road and County Road 16 junction. He further advised that this individual did not appear as though he had been walking through the brush.
to where Because of the distance from the prime search area
observed the individual two days after the skyjacking and because of the time lapse between the skyjacking and the date he observed the individual, it is recommended that no further investigation be conducted regarding this matter.
b6 b7C
NDS : j1b (2) JeB
164-81-3020 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL LED Mized mz MAY @ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
$
5010-100
Buy U.
b6 b7C
NDS : j1b (2) JeB
164-81-3020 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL LED Mized mz MAY @ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
$
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-81285010-100-03
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 10 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT' Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
DATE: 4/28/72 Lub 1407 b6
b7C Vrity clothes Folgende near Balaha, wasen.
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 4/27/72
Longview, Washington PD b6 advised that Longview. Washington told him that b7C Washington had observed what he thought to be money floating in the air on the day of a big windstorm which caused considerable damage at Vancouver. Washington during the earlu part of April, 1972. also advised that either found some white cloth on the ground or saw it hanging from a tree in the same area of Kalama, Washington. Further she stated a friend of her made some comment about parachute risers being seen in the area.
This incident took place in a wooded area outside of Kalama, Washington, exact location not known by and the reason b6 b7C
and his associate did not go to the area where the
This incident took place in a wooded area outside of Kalama, Washington, exact location not known by and the reason b6 b7C
and his associate did not go to the area where the money was observed fleating on the afe was that there was too much snow.
LEAD:
At Kalama, Washington, Longview, Washington
Contact and secure location and details of what he observed.
b6 b7C
(2) RCW
Lead
164-81-3021 SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED 1112 FILED MAY @ 1972
9 406 b7C
TTLE
DB Cooper-8129b6 b7C
AIRTEL
7MM

TO:	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:	SAC, DETROIT (164-115) - RUC -
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

00: Seattle
Re: Suspect FNU (Ph) b6 b7C b6 b7C
telephonically advised he is a worker at a halfway house for drug addicts in Detroit and one of the addicts, told him he might know the identity of the hijacker. had advised him he was in the Sandstone Minnesota Federal Prison with a man by the name of FNU (ph) who resembles the sketch of the undub. had told him he had been a smoke jumper in the past.
had advised him he was in the Sandstone Minnesota Federal Prison with a man by the name of FNU (ph) who resembles the sketch of the undub. had told him he had been a smoke jumper in the past. During the summer of 1971 had been paroled to one of the western states.
LEADS :
MINNEAPOLIS AT SANDSTONE, MINNESOTA:
Will attempt to identify FNU (Ph) and set out leads to determine his whereabouts on 11/2+/71.
b6 b7C
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS
0 
2 - Minneapolis - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Detroit MCN/mn (4)
164-81-3022 SEARCHED INDEXED /1113 SERIALIZED /113 FILED 1 MAY 3 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
igot
DB Cooper-8130OPTIONAL FORN NO. 10 MAY 192 EIXTION CSA FPMR (d CFR) 10:+11) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	DATE:	5/3/72
FROM :	SA
SUBJECT:	Sub
NORJAK	326
Elim SUB 326 TREE OBSERVED NEAR LA CENTER, WASHINGTON

b6 b7C
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, dated 2/7/72.
Sub
NORJAK	326
Elim SUB 326 TREE OBSERVED NEAR LA CENTER, WASHINGTON

b6 b7C
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, dated 2/7/72.
On 4/23/2, the area where the tree was observed with broken limbs on one side was located and it was determined that the tree is located in the prime search zone which had previously been searched by the military as well as search dogs with negative results.
Because this area had been thoroughly searched 'no further investigation is recommended. 3
Seattle NDS/rse (3) P.u
164-81-3023
SEARCHED ..... INDEX(1) SERIAL NED MyTeam MAY @ 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-81315/3/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
b6 b7C
NORJAK
SUB 326 TREE OBSERVED NEAR LA CENTER, WASHINGTON
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, dated 2/7/2.
On 4/23/2, the area where the tree was observed with broken limbs on one side was located and it was determined that the tree is located in the prime search zone which had previously been searched by the military as well as search dogs with negative results.
limbs on one side was located and it was determined that the tree is located in the prime search zone which had previously been searched by the military as well as search dogs with negative results.
Because this area had been thoroughly searched no further investigation is recommended. 3 - Seattle NDS/rse (3)
164-81-3023 Umz Ung 2
DB Cooper-8132OPTIONAL FORM NO. 5% MAY NHẸ EDITION CSA FPMR ( CPR) 101-154
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
- INFORMANT
of the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, Port Orchard, Washington, called on 5/3/72 and advised that a source of his, who he delines to identify, has been taking to one of Port Orchard.
has advised that he has an uncle who lives in a small ranch near Vancouver, Washington, on which he has a small air strip. He owns an airplane.
On 11/24/71 he allegedly told friends and associates that he was going to Mexico. He allegedly had tickets for the trip and did disappear but subsequently showed up in Seattle.
He allegedly fits the description of the UNSUB.
did not have the details but suggested that provided additional information concerning this case that would suggest this
did not have the details but suggested that provided additional information concerning this case that would suggest this unidentified uncle may be the subject.
LEAD
AT PORT ORCHARD, WASH
should be contacted at once, interviewed in detail concerning this matter. The identity of the uncle should be established and steps taken to check him out as a suspect.
JEM : eon (3)
Lead
164-81-3024 SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED AMA FILED IT MAY & 1972 FAL SCATHE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sa
13
DB Cooper-8133
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7CFILE (164-81)
5/3/72
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
INFORMANT
of the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, Port Orchard, Washington, called on 5/3/72 and advised that a source of his, who he delines to identify, has been talking to one of Port Orchard.
has advised that he has an uncle who lives in a small ranch near Vancouver, Washington, on which he has a small air strip. He owns an airplane.
On 11/24/71 he allegedly told friends and associates that he was going to Mexico.
He owns an airplane.
On 11/24/71 he allegedly told friends and associates that he was going to Mexico. He allegedly had tickets for the trip and did disappear but subsequently showed up in Seattle.
He allegedly fits the description of the UNSUB.
did not have the details but suggested that provided additional information concerning this case that would suggest this unidentified uncle may be the subject.
b6 b7C ৳7D
LEAD
AT PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
should be contacted at once, interviewed in detail concerning this matter. The identity of the uncle should be established and steps taken to check him out as a suspect.
b6 b7C b7D
JEM :eon (3)
164-81-3024
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZEO ML FILED m MAY 8 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
THE
DB Cooper-8134
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DComplaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 7-21-67)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and allases Unsur
Character of case
NORJAK
Complainant
b6 b7C
2
Lopice

Complaint received
See below
Subject's name and allases Unsur
Character of case
NORJAK
Complainant
b6 b7C
2
Lopice

Complaint received


Personal
Telephonic	4/28/20
100 pm
Date
Time

Address of subject
Complainants address and eninchown number
Recidana
Employment
Tacoma, PA

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	

Male
Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion

Scars, marks or other data
Facts of complaint Complaisant filt the may have information nel D.B. Cooper, Jak Complaisant stated individual is a personal friend who he feels may be connected with Sanjala!
Complainant refused to discuss the matter over the phone and express divine to talk with a Agent. Complaisant may be reached at. Bio residand 4/28/12 me 4/27/12 after 5 pm.
Action Recom
Lead 164-81-3025 SEARCHED __ INDEXED SERIADIZER 13 FILED MAY 40 1972 EBL SEATTLE Så 56 b7C
DB Cooper-8135OPTIONAL
Action Recom
Lead 164-81-3025 SEARCHED __ INDEXED SERIADIZER 13 FILED MAY 40 1972 EBL SEATTLE Så 56 b7C
DB Cooper-8135OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INE DOITYNI GSA FPMR (a CPR) HI-ILS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/26/79
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re :
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On instant date
Mount Si Public Golf b6
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Course. Snoqualmie, Washington, phone 888-1541. home address Issaquah, Wash, home phone was shown
a photograph of the NORJAK XNA suspect D.B. Cooper. stated that the photograph appeared to be similar to a person named
who has played golf at the Mt. Si course for about the past twelve years. He stated that
works for Seattle, phone in Portland, Ore.
also has an office
stated that resides at
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age
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Height 5'10"
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Weight 165 Build Slender
Hair Bald w/grey on sides
Scars none
Tattoos none Right handed Smoker of filter cigarettes possibly Raliegh brand Teeth regular and without gold caps Possibly has prominent veins on forehead
Drivers License check with DMV Olympia reveds that
full name is
born eyes-brown,
150 pounds, height 6'0", restriction code requires
and without gold caps Possibly has prominent veins on forehead
Drivers License check with DMV Olympia reveds that
full name is
born eyes-brown,
150 pounds, height 6'0", restriction code requires glasses.
The check revealed that also
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residing at the same residence born
A review of the
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Bellevue City Directory indicates
occupation
occupation as for the as and Platt Electric Supply Inc.
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LWS/1s (3) Lead
164-81-3026
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DE Cooper-8136
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
and his previous residence was at described as follows : LEADS
Seattle at Olympia If available, obtain drivers license photograph, Wash. State Dr. Lic. # for comparison to the photograph of the NORJAK suspect D.B. Cooper.
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DB Cooper-8137OPTIONAL FORM HO. 10 MAT IE EDITION ĐỊA FPMA (Q CPT)) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 4/26/72
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re :
On instant date Mount Si Public Golf Course. Snoqualmie, Washington, phone 888-1541, home address Issaquah, Wash, home phone was shown a photograph of the NORJAK xRE
Snoqualmie, Washington, phone 888-1541, home address Issaquah, Wash, home phone was shown a photograph of the NORJAK xRE suspect D.B. Cooper. stated that the photograph appeared to be similar to a person
named
who has played golf at the Mt. Si
course for about the past twelve years. He stated that
works for Seattle, phone in Portland, Ore.
also has an office
stated that
resides at
Bellevue, phone
Bellevue.
and his previous residence was at described as follows:
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age
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Height 5 10"
Weight 165
Build Slender
Hair Bald w/grey on sides Scars none
Tattoos. none Right handed Smoker of filter cigarettes possibly Raliegh brand Teeth regular and without gold caps Possibly has prominent veins on forehead
Drivers License check with DMV Olympia reveds that
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full name is
born
eyes-brown,
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150 pounds, height 6'0", restriction code requires glasses. The check revealed that also
residing at the same residence born Bellevue City Directory indicates
A review of the occupation
as
and
occupation as
for the
Platt Electric Supply Inc.
The check revealed that also
residing at the same residence born Bellevue City Directory indicates
A review of the occupation
as
and
occupation as
for the
Platt Electric Supply Inc.
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T072.2 . WV MV OLYMPIA
DRIVER CHECK WITH DESC ALSO REQUEST CHECK ANY VEHICLES REG TO
SAME ADDRESS
POSSIBLE ADDRESS
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FBI SEATTLE J. E .. MILNES SAC VAB
DB Cooper-8140
164-81-3027.959.1539 042672.2. WV.467.1540.
FBI SEATTLE J. E. MILNES
DRIVER CHECK AND VEHICLES REGISTERED TO:
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BELLEVUE, WN.
EXP 73. BROWN EYES 150 LBS. 6-0.
RESTRICTION - GLASSES.
65 FORD GALAXIE CONV 72 REG.
BELLEVUE, WN. EXP 74. GRAY EYES 128 LBS. 5-8.
RESTRICTION - GLASSES.
56 FORD STA WAGON 72 REG.
MV OLYMPIA LAS
164-81-3028
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DB Cooper-81414/28/72
AIRTEL.
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133)
FROM: SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
NOR JACK
Ce SEATTLE.
2 6 1972 FAI- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-81414/28/72
AIRTEL.
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133)
FROM: SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
NOR JACK
Ce SEATTLE.
SUSPECT: WALTER HAMPTON, SR.
Re Philadelphia nitel to Dn, and Seattle date
3/10/72.
Inquiry of VA Hospitals in Denver Division realed that at VA Hospital, Sheridan, Wyoming, a WALTER C. HAMPTON, SR., born 4/3/1895 at Independence, Virginia, was last admitted to that facility on 10/6/76,5when his condition was diagnosed as terminal lukanta. Recht at this facility indicate that a death notice was filed Salt Lake City, Utah VA Hospital which indicated that WALTER .C. HAMPTON, SR. had expired on 2/4/71, at Salt Lake City, Utah. Records reflected that HAMPTON had but listed no names or addresses.
In view of birth date of above individual, it would indicate that WALTER C. HAMPTON, SR. im possibly of suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
LEAD:
THE PHILADELPHIA DIVISION
AT PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Will mecontact relatives of suspect and attempt to establish current location of
2 - Philadelphia (RM) 1/- Seattle (164-81) (Info) (RM) 2 - Denver JMB; bic (5)
164-81-3029 ŞEARCKÉD INCEXED SERIALIZED ML
Will mecontact relatives of suspect and attempt to establish current location of
2 - Philadelphia (RM) 1/- Seattle (164-81) (Info) (RM) 2 - Denver JMB; bic (5)
164-81-3029 ŞEARCKÉD INCEXED SERIALIZED ML CHED MAY 4 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
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Memorandum
DATE: 5/2/72
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE(164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
On this date Olympia, Washington. advised that a confidential source told him that
Thusston County SO,
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Washington. who is
Washington, xxxxxtwpkxxxxxxx closely resembles the composite drawing of the hijacker. He said is a white male about 40 and in good physical condition. He added, however, that his source had no information concerning to connect him with the hijacking.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
Will obtain a photograph of or other logical source for comparison purposes.
from DMV
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PTS (2)
164-81-3030
Lead
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DB Cooper-8143(164-101) (lcc to (164-108)
The following
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Saving
DB Cooper-8143(164-101) (lcc to (164-108)
The following investigation was conducted by SC at Raleigh, N.C. b6 b7C
Nor th Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Raleigh, N.C., advised on 4-13-72, that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, SR., a white malo born 2-14-16, address 784 B, Hawes Court, Raleigh, N.C., was issued operator's license number 11291,97 on 2-9-70, a duplicate of samo on 6-17-71, which will expire on 2-14-74.
RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., a white male born 12-7-42, address Route 5, Box 373, Raleigh, N.C., was issued operator's license number 1964810 on 3-27-70, which will expire on 12-7-74. On 8-5-70, RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., was issued operator's license in the State of California.
a white female born
address
Raleigh, N.C., was issued operator's license
a duplicate of same on which will expire on
number
a white female born
address
N.C., was issued operator's
license number
which will expire on
MER/
164-81-3031
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DB Gooper-8144
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The following
, was issued operator's
license number
which will expire on
MER/
164-81-3031
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DB Gooper-8144
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The following investigation was conducted by SC at Raleigh, North Carolina: b6 b7C
Credit Bureau, Raleigh,. North . Carolina, advised on April 13, 1972, that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, SR. and address Raleigh, North Carolina, has been known. to the Credit Bureau since May of 1969 file last checked in June of 1970. Prior address Raleigh, North Carolina, employment at North Carolina. State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, as a military custodian since 1967, Social Security Number 241-14-7084. In September of 1971, Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, Raleigh, North Carolina, made an inquiry.
In 1969. the Credit Bureau received information from address
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Carolina, Social Security Number
telephone number
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advised the Credit Bureau she would not be responsible for the debts, of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, SR.
. property at North Carolina, and that
and she stated that she owned Raleigh,
Raleigh, North Carolina.
property at North Carolina, and that
and she stated that she owned Raleigh,
Raleigh, North Carolina. She
· has
further stated that she stated that she has
does not know why
further advised that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, b6 b7C
JR. and have been known to the Credit Bureau since June of 1968. Permanent address of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. listed as Raleigh, North Carolina, occupation Chief Warrant Officer, as a helicopter pilot in the United States Army, Social Security Number 268-40-9636. In 1968, the records reflect that he was stationed in Germany with prior station in Vietnam, Utah address in 1968 was
Utah.
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Raleigh, North Carolina, advised April 13, 1972, that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. has the following record with his denartment:
DATE
CHARGE
164-81-3032 DISPOSITION

6/12/59	Running red light	INDEXED
COSESSERESZED MENED MY
9/5/57	Speeding	COSEBIAR MAY 4) 1972
3/7/61	Mutilated driver's license	Not shoAppl show - SEATTLE

DB
MAY 4) 1972
3/7/61	Mutilated driver's license	Not shoAppl show - SEATTLE

DB Cooper-8145
igaCE 164-101 MEH : gs 2

DATE	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
7/12/61	Careless and reckless driving	Not guilty
7/12/61	Illegal possession of . firearms	Costs
1/10/66	Speeding	Costs

further advised that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, SR. on August 4, 1956, was found guilty of speeding.
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further advised that his records are negative
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concerning
Credit information should be used for lead information only.
DB Cooper-8146

"THE SUNJOURNAL, NEW BERN; N. C.
THURSDAY, APRIL' 13, 1972'

PLEASE
DB Cooper-8146

"THE SUNJOURNAL, NEW BERN; N. C.
THURSDAY, APRIL' 13, 1972'

PLEASE HELP
The family of Richard Floyd, McCoy, Jr., who is a native of Craven County in the Cove City arca, are asking friends who would like to contribute to his legal defense, to send funds to Russell E. McCoy, Box 7, Covo City, N. C. He has served his country in the army nine years and has three different missions to Viet- nam. He was in the Special Forces, a helicop- ter pilot and suffered head wounds in action and underwent head surgery. He was award- ed the Purple Heart and many other decora- tions.
He was attending Brigham Young University, Provo,
He was attending Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, as a law enforcement officer, and was to graduate in August 1972. His only funds for support was the G.I. bill. He has two minor children, ages 2 and 4, and his wife is in the hospital. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
164-81-3033

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DB Cooper-81.474/28/72
AIRTEL
Sub 386

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)
NORJAK

Re suspect RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
474/28/72
AIRTEL
Sub 386

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)
NORJAK

Re suspect RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
Enclosed for the Bureau is a copy of a page advertisement which appeared in the 4/13/72 edition of 'The Sun-Journal" New Bern, N. C. Enclosed for Seattle and Salt Lake City is one copy each of the above add and one copy each of two inserts reflecting investigation at Raleigh, N. C.
It is noted that the newspaper add is an appeal for friends to contribute to the legal defense of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
UACB, Charlotte will not interview MC COY's parents at this time.
2-Bureau (Enc. 1) 2-Seattle (164-81) (Encs. 3) 2-Salt Lake City (164-24) (Encs. 3) 2-Charlotte
GBS: tld (8)
164-81-3034
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DB Cooper-8148FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
4/28/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRTEL
Via
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, DETROIT (164-115) -P-
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re: Detroit teletvoe to Seattle, 2/28/72 of Suspect
notmit Ronk
and Trust, Co.
in
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRTEL
Via
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, DETROIT (164-115) -P-
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re: Detroit teletvoe to Seattle, 2/28/72 of Suspect
notmit Ronk
and Trust, Co., Detroit, Michigan, advised has both savings and checking accounts with their branch located at Maple and Orchard Lake Roads and there have been no unusual transactions with either account. The only activity out of the ordinary occurred on 1/14/72 when he withdrew $745.00 from his savings account and deposited it in his checking account giving him a balance of $1,308.16. On 1/28/72 wrote a check for $879.00 on this checking account.
The sketch of the unsub in this case has been furnished to Midest Parachute Sales and Service, 46901 Grand River, Novi, Michigan, and Midwest Sport Parachuting Center, 7621 Pardee, Taylor, Michigan. No positive information has been received from either of these sources. 2 - Seattle 2 - Detroit ARMED AND DANGEROUS
MCN/mn (4)
164-81-3035
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aroma
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/14/72
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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observed
On April 11, 1972, a photograph of each individual listed below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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1090-XH
164-81-3036
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DB Cooper-8150-
OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAY 1942 EDITION SSAFPMR (0) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOY NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
5/2/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: 5 NORJAK_
Elim
On April 24, 1972, the criminal records of the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office were reviewed on tive results.
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
5/2/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: 5 NORJAK_
Elim
On April 24, 1972, the criminal records of the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office were reviewed on tive results.
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On April 25, 1972, Credit Bureau, Yakima, Washington, advised that credit record was satisfactory; that he has been on file since June of 1970. His occupation was listed as an and there was no derogatory information in the credit files.
On April 24, 1972, Coombs West Airline Company, Yakima, Washington, was exhibited the composite photograph of Unsub in this matter and she stated that the photograph did not resemble any- one employed by Coombs West Airlines, and, in particular, did not resemble She produced employment rec- ords on at Coombs West Airlines and
employment record reflected his date of birth as place of birth - six foot, 180 pounds, prior employment in June of at Delta Airlines and also from June of to February of at the Veding Flying Service. The file reflected his residence as Yakima, Washington, and Social Security Number as She stated she knew nothing of personal life or of any financial troubles
The file reflected his residence as Yakima, Washington, and Social Security Number as She stated she knew nothing of personal life or of any financial troubles that he may be having.
On April 24, 1972, West Air, Yakima, Washington, advised employment records for each year end as of October 10 of that year.
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DB Cooper-8152
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She stated that as of October 10, 1971, did no longer fly for Coombs West Air because it was seasonal work, but she stated that the photograph of the Unsub did not resemble and stated to the best of her know- ledge she believes he was in the Yakima area in the Thanks- giving time of 1971. She stated that she had heard that was having financial troubles but she said she knew nothing about them.
She stated that she had heard that was having financial troubles but she said she knew nothing about them.
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In view of the above, no further investigation is being conducted on this subject.
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DB Cooper-81539
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1H2 EINTION GSA FPMR (45 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOY NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
5/2/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On April 24, 1972, the criminal records of the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office were reviewed on tive results.
On April 25, 1972, Credit Bureau, Yakima, Washington, advised that credit record was satisfactory; that he has been on file since June of 1970. His occupation was listed as an and there was no derogatory information in the credit files.
On April 24, 1972, Coombs West Airline Company, Yakima, Washington, was exhibited the composite photograph of Unsub in this matter and she stated that the photograph did not resemble any- one employed by Coombs West Airlines, and, in particular, did not resemble She produced employment rec- ords on at Coombs West
Unsub in this matter and she stated that the photograph did not resemble any- one employed by Coombs West Airlines, and, in particular, did not resemble She produced employment rec- ords on at Coombs West Airlines and employment record reflected his date of birth as place of birth - six foot, 180 pounds, prior employment in June of at Delta Airlines and also from June of to February of at the Veding Flying Service. The file reflected his residence as Vakima, Washington, and Social Security Number as She stated she knew nothing of personal life or of any financial troubles that he may be having.
On April 24, 1972, West Air, Yakima, Washington, advised
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employment records for each year end as of October 10 of that year.
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DB Cooper-8154
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
5/4/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On April 11, 1972, Witness
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
5/4/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On April 11, 1972, Witness observed a photograph of each of the individuals listed below. advised that none of the photographs displayed to him were identical to the hijacker based on the photograph provided: 2-164-81 1-164-81
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one
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DB Cooper-8156FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
5/2/72
Transmit the following in
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRMAIL
Vid
(Priority)
Sal 386
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) (RUC)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
(BUFILE: 164-2111)
It is noted by the Indianapolis Division that the photograph of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., which appeared in the Indianapolis News, is very similar in appearance to the artist's conception of unsub.
, which appeared in the Indianapolis News, is very similar in appearance to the artist's conception of unsub.
MC COY recently apprehended at Provo, Utah by the Salt Lake City Division for similar violation.
The foregoing information is set forth for evaluation by Seattle for relevance to captioned matter.
No further investigation being conducted by Indian- apolis at this time. 2 - Seattle 1 - Salt Lake City (info.) 1 - Indianapolis JFB/mjc (4)
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DB Cooper-8158File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
+ SPO : 1970 OF-100-586
File
164-81
Date
Class.
Case No.
Last Serial

Serial No.	 Perding	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
3040	thu 3042
transferred with
87-13902
Last Serial

Serial No.	 Perding	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
3040	thu 3042
transferred with
87-13902

Employee
RECHARGE
Date
To
From
Initials of Clerk
Dote
Employee
Date Charged
Location
DB Cooper-8159OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1922 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-1L6 3 UNITED STATES GORNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (2)
DATE:
4/25/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re telephone call project and assignments to show two unsub photographs.
On Sunday, April 23, 1972, SA
had the following assignments:
Melody Lane Restaurant
527 - 4th Street
Bremerton, Washington
phone 377-1129
On the above
On Sunday, April 23, 1972, SA
had the following assignments:
Melody Lane Restaurant
527 - 4th Street
Bremerton, Washington
phone 377-1129
On the above date, SA
contacted
for the past five years,
and and displayed the two photo-
graphs of unsub. All advised this indiviudal was not familiar to them and they could furnish no data concerning him.
Bremerton, Washington phone
SA called the above number repeatedly, with no answer. It was later learned that had left
home Sunday afternoon. AM.
SA attempted to locate in Washington. It was ascertained that was in Bremerton.
Bremerton PD, advised he did not recognize individuals in photographs. He took SA
was not at home.
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1050-10%
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DB Cooper-8160SE 164-81
phone
observed the photographs whom he described
and said they did not resemble as being a WM. about 28 years old, .5' 9", is employed at
license
He drives a white Chevrolet, Washington could not identify the photos.
5' 9", is employed at
license
He drives a white Chevrolet, Washington could not identify the photos.
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telephone
SA attempted to call this number several times during the afternoon and no one answered. It was ascertained there Was only three or four secluded residences in the and no individual named was located. Neighbors in the area advised one resided at and believed he had SA then contacted
telephone
who operate They advised they are well acquainted with They described him as aretired individual, about 62-65 years old, and said he does not resemble the man in the photographs, and is not identical in their opinion. SA went back to the residence which is a trailer house several times, without finding him home.
advised that the man in the photographs looks somewhat familiar and he may have seen this individual in the area in the past.
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- 2 -SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)()
4/25/72
SA
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NORJAK
Re telephone call project and assignments to show two unsub photographs.
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DB Cooper-8161
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4/25/72
SA
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NORJAK
Re telephone call project and assignments to show two unsub photographs.
On Sunday, April 23, 1972, SA had the following assignments:
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Melody Lane Restaurant 527 - 4th Street Bremerton, Washington. phone 377-1129
On the above date, SA
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and and displayed the two photo-
graphs of unsub.' All advised this indiviudal was not familiar to them and they could furnish no data concerning hin.
Bremerton, Washington phone
SA called the above number repeatedly, with no answer. It was later learned that had left
home Sunday afternoon AM.
SA attempted to locate in Washington. It was ascertained that was in Bremerton.
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was not at home.
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phone
and said they did not resemble
observed the photographs whom he described
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phone
and said they did not resemble
observed the photographs whom he described
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license
He drives a white Chevrolet, Washington could not identify the photos.
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telephone
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SA attempted to call this number several times during the afternoon and no one answered. It was ascertained there was only three or four secluded residences in the and no individual named was located. Neighbors in the area advised one resided at and believed he had
SA then contacted
who operate
telephone
They advised they are well acquainted with They described him as aretired individual, about 62-65 years old, and said he does not resemble the man in the photographs, and is not identical in their opinion. SA went back to the residence which is a trailer house several times, without finding him home.
advised that the man in the photographs looks somewhat familiar and he may have seen this individual in the area in the past.
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DB Cooper-8163
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advised that the man in the photographs looks somewhat familiar and he may have seen this individual in the area in the past.
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DB Cooper-8165FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 5/4/72
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(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
Sul Scalthe Floz 406 G
SEATTLE HAS FORWARDED TODAY BY PILOT COURIER ONE REEL OF MICROFILM WHICH IS EVIDENCE IN CAPTIONED CASE AND IS BEING DIRECTED TO THE LABORATORY.
THE FILM IS BEING FORWARDED ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT SEVEN EIGHT,
FLIGHT
LEFT SEATTLE AT NINE FIFTEEN A.
THE FILM IS BEING FORWARDED ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT SEVEN EIGHT,
FLIGHT
LEFT SEATTLE AT NINE FIFTEEN A.M., AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT DULLES AIRPORT AT FOUR FORTYFIVE P.M.
ALEXANDRIA IS REQUESTED TO BE ON HAND WHEN THE PLANE ARRIVES AND PERSONALLY CONTACT EXECUTE THE RECEIPT WHICH IS ON THE ENVELOPE. THE PACKAGE SHOULD THEN BE DELIVERED TO THE LABORATORY AND THE RECEIPT RETURNED TO SEATTLE.
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164-81-3076
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-13?
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b6 b7CNRØØI SE PLAIN 9:44AM URGENT 5/4/72 VAB TO ALEXANDRIA (164-72) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK .
SEATTLE HAS FORWARDED TODAY COURIER ONE REEL OF MICRO - FILM WHICH IS EVIDENCE IN CAPTIONED CASE AND IS BEING DIRECTED TO THE LABORATORY .
THE FILM IS BEING FORWARDED ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT SEVEN
EIGHT , FLIGHT LEFT SEATTLE AI NINE FIFTEEN A.M., AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT DULLES AIRPORT AT FOUR FORTYFIVE P.
THE FILM IS BEING FORWARDED ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT SEVEN
EIGHT , FLIGHT LEFT SEATTLE AI NINE FIFTEEN A.M., AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT DULLES AIRPORT AT FOUR FORTYFIVE P.M.
ALEXANDRIA IS REQUESTED TO BE ON HAND WHEN THE PLANE ARRIVES AND PERSONALLY CONTACT EXECUTE THE RECEIPT WHICH IS ON THE ENVELOPE. THE PACKAGE SHOULD THEN BE DELIVERED TO THE LAB- ORATORY AND THE RECEIPT RETURNED TO SEATTLE. END
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DB Cooper-8168File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 [Rev. 6-17-70)
* SPO | 1970 OF-400-336
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DB Cooper-8169FD-30Z(REV. 1 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
4/25/72
Minnesota, who is employed as for
1 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
4/25/72
Minnesota, who is employed as for Northwest Airlines (NWA), was interviewed at the Burlington Hotel, 15th Street and Thomas Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C., where she was staying between flights. It is noted that was a witness to the hijacking of NWA. Flight 305 which occurred on November 25, 1971.
was exhibited the following photo- graphs which were displayed in the indicated order:
1.
2.
3. Unknown white male wearing sunglasses and black and white knit cap.
4 5. Unknown white male wearing sunglasses and open-neck sportshirt.
6. 7.
advised that she could not posi- tively identify any of the above photographs as being identical with the hijacker of Flight 305. However, she stated that photograph number 3 (the white male wearing sunglasses and black and white knit cap) resembled the hijacker more closely than any of the approximately 300 photographs she has observed to date in connection with this matter. She specifically noted similarities between the hijacker and photograph number 3 in the mouth, nose, lips, and style
She specifically noted similarities between the hijacker and photograph number 3 in the mouth, nose, lips, and style of sunglasses. She further stated that the hijacker's face was thinner than the individual depicted in photograph number 3.
noted that a more positive identi- fication might be possible if the individual depicted in photograph number 3 were not wearing a cap.
was subsequently recontacted on April 24, 1972, at which time she was exhibited a photograph of a bare-headed white male individual wearing sunglasses. She advised that this photograph did not resemble the
Interviewed on,
4/22/72
o1
Washington, D.C.
File #
WFO 164-169
164-81-3158
SAS and
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Date dictated
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MAR 29 1972
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is peped To your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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hijacker in question and that the mod appearance of the individual depicted in the photograph was not similar to the hijacker's
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DB Cooper-8170
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hijacker in question and that the mod appearance of the individual depicted in the photograph was not similar to the hijacker's appearance.
DB Cooper-8171 File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
* GPO 1 1170 OF-400-556
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DB Cooper-8172FD-$6 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 4/27/72
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