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Date: 12-13-71
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TO : SAC, WFO
SAC, NEW YORK
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SAC, LOS ANGELES
SUSp /30 G FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
RE D. B. COOPER LETTER.
THE SEATTLE TIMES, SEATTLE, HAS TURNED OVER TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE A LETTER RECEIVED BY THE NEWSPAPER TODAY ADDRESSED TO THE MANAGING EDITOR OF THE SEATTLE TIMES, BEARING THE POST MARK "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE. WA NINE EIGHT ZERO" WITH THE DATE DECEMBER ELEVEN, SEVENTYONE. POST MARK INDICATES LETTER WAS MAILED IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA, BUT OUTSIDE THE CITY OF SEATTLE ITSELF. IN THE LETTER SIGNED "D. B. COOPER, " HE CLAIMS HE LEFT NO FINGERPRINTS, THAT HE WORE A TOUPEE, AND WORE PUTTY MAKE-UP.
LETTER INDICATES COPIES WERE SENT TO THE WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORK TIMES, AND THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.
WFO, NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES ARE REQUESTED TO OBTAIN, IF POSSIBLE, THE COPY OF THE LETTER RECEIVED BY THE INDICATED NEWSPAPERS AND FORWARD SAME TO THE LABORATORY FOR APPROPRIATE LABORATORY EXAMINATION, INCLUDING USE OF THE TYPEWRITER AND
WFO, NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES ARE REQUESTED TO OBTAIN, IF POSSIBLE, THE COPY OF THE LETTER RECEIVED BY THE INDICATED NEWSPAPERS AND FORWARD SAME TO THE LABORATORY FOR APPROPRIATE LABORATORY EXAMINATION, INCLUDING USE OF THE TYPEWRITER AND FOR CEF/ksw (1) few
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PAGE TWO SE 164-81
LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINATION. SEATTLE IS FORWARDING TODAY ITS COPY OF INSTANT LETTER.
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1029 PM URGENT 12/13/7! FEE TO WFO NEW YORK LOS ANGELES FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
RE D.B. COOPER LETTER.
THE SEATTLE TIMES, SEATTLE, HAS TURNED OVER TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE A LETTER RECEIVED BY THE NEWSPAPER TODAY ADDRESSED TO THE MANAGING EDITOR OF THE SEATTLE TIMES, BEARING THE. POST MARK "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. WA NINE EIGHT ZERO" WITH THE DATE DECEMBER ELEVEN, SEVENTY-ONE. POSTMARK INDICATES LETTER WAS MAILED IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA, BUT OUTSIDE THE CITY OF SEATTLE ITSELF. THE LETTER SIGNED "D.
POSTMARK INDICATES LETTER WAS MAILED IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA, BUT OUTSIDE THE CITY OF SEATTLE ITSELF. THE LETTER SIGNED "D.B. COOPER," HE CLAIMS HE LEFT NI FINGERPRINTS, THAT HE WORE A TOUPEE, AND WORE PUTTY MAKE-UP.
LETTER . INDICATES COPIES WERE SENT TO THE WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.
WFO, NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES ARE REQUESTED TO OBTAIN, IF POSSIBLE, THE COPY OF THE LETTER RECEIVED BY THE INDICATED NEWSPAPER AND FORWARD SAME TO LABORATORY FOR APPROPRIATE LABORATORY EXAMINA- TION, INCLUDING USE OF THE TYPWRITER AND FOR LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINATION. SEATTLE IS FORWARDING TODAY ITS COPY OF INSTANT LETTER. END FBI WFO PRM CLR
164-81-6560per-4307FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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TO : SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK.
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RE:
RE KANSAS CITY TEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THIRTEEN, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE DECEMBER EIGHT, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
INITIAL INFORMATION IN THIS MATTER WAS INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM EDITORS OF PORTLAND, OREGON
DECEMBER THIRTEEN, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE DECEMBER EIGHT, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
INITIAL INFORMATION IN THIS MATTER WAS INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM EDITORS OF PORTLAND, OREGON NEWSPAPER WHO HAD RECEIVED CALL STATING THAT ABOVE CAPTIONED INDIVIDUALS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTANT HIJACKING. IN- ASMUCH AS LITTLE INFORMATION IS KNOWN ABOUT KANSAS CITY IS REQUESTED TO INTERVIEW
CONCERNING
IDENTITIES OF IN VIEW OF POSSIBLE CONSPIRACY
IN THIS MATTER. P.
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Date:
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TO : SAC, ANCHORAGE (VIA WASHINGTON, D.C. ) (164-59) PORTLAND (164-41)
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UNSUB, AKA-DAN_COOPER ;- NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT"THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA"HIJACKING, EXTORTION 00 :- 6D. NORJAK
RE BT NITEL ELEVEN TWENTYNINE, SEVERTYONE TO AN, PD, SE; AN AIRTEL TO SE TWELVE THREE LAST AND PP ; SE TELETYPE TO PD TWELVE EIGHT LAST, AND PD TELETYPE TO SE, AN AND BT TWELVE TEN LAST.
NORJAK
RE BT NITEL ELEVEN TWENTYNINE, SEVERTYONE TO AN, PD, SE; AN AIRTEL TO SE TWELVE THREE LAST AND PP ; SE TELETYPE TO PD TWELVE EIGHT LAST, AND PD TELETYPE TO SE, AN AND BT TWELVE TEN LAST.
SUSPECT ELIMINATED AS HIJACKER.
DISCONTINUE INVESTIGATION OF
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TO : SAC, ANCHORAGE (VIA WASHINGTON, D.C .) (164-59) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNGUS - AHA DAN. COORERA NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT"THREE ZERO TIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVE BER"TWENTYFOUR; SEVENTYONE CALL ~HIJACKING, EXTORTION~00; SE, NORJAK
RE BT NITEL ELEVEN TWENTYNINE; SEVERTYONE TO AN, PD, SE; AN AIRTEL TO SE TWELVE THREE LAST AND PP ; SE TELETYPE TO PD TWELVE EIGHT LAST, AND PD TELETYPE TO SE, AN AND BT TWELVE TEN LAST.
SUSPECT ELIMINATED AS HIJACKER.
DISCONTINUE INVESTIGATION OF
164-81-1152
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713 PM NITEL 12/13/71 FEE TO ANCHORAGE (164-59) -- VIA WASH DC --
PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
DISCONTINUE INVESTIGATION OF
164-81-1152
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713 PM NITEL 12/13/71 FEE TO ANCHORAGE (164-59) -- VIA WASH DC --
PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK. .
RE BT NITEL NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-ONE, TO AN AND PD AND SE; AN AIRTEL TO SE DECEMBER THREE LAST; SE TELETYPE TO PD DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, AND PD TELETYPE TO SE, AN AND BT DECEMBER TEN LAST.
SUSPECT
INVESTIGATION ON END
REC'D FOUR TELS
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ELIMINATED AS HIJACKER. DISCONTINUE
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164-81-452 DB Cooper-4311FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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TO : SAC, PITTSBURGH (164-93)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK.
RE PITTSBURGH NITEL TO ST. LOUIS AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST, AND ST. LOUIS NITEL TO PITTSBURGH AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER EIGHT, LAST.
ON DECEMBER THIRTEEN, INSTANT,
WASHINGTON,
ADVISES
RESIDES AT
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SPENT THANKSGIVING DAY WITH (LNU) . SHE STATES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION DOES NOT RESEMBLE ::
IS RELATIVELY HEAVY NOW, OF
AVERAGE HEIGHT, SMOKES A PIPE AND SHE HAS NO RECENT PHOTO AVAILABLE.
SHE STATES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION DOES NOT RESEMBLE ::
IS RELATIVELY HEAVY NOW, OF
AVERAGE HEIGHT, SMOKES A PIPE AND SHE HAS NO RECENT PHOTO AVAILABLE.
PITTSBURGH AT PENNSYLVANIA. CONDUCT APPROPRIATE
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION 'GSA GEN. REG. NO. Zł UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/13/71
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAC
00: SEATTLE
On 12/13/71
Q who identified himself as a California tel-
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to SA BOB JEFFRIES of the San Mateto, California Resident Agency. He described this materail as something he received from and classified as a good
suspect after viewing the composite photograph of the subject and one of
Ho furnicher information concerning
who is on a leave
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of absence and hasn't been seen or heard from in several months.
suspect after viewing the composite photograph of the subject and one of
Ho furnicher information concerning
who is on a leave
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of absence and hasn't been seen or heard from in several months. He continued that according to the (not identified by name)
discussed his plan for a liljacking which was followed by the hijacker in captioned matter.
was thanked for his interest and cooperation ib this matter and was advised that any comments concerning as a subject or suspect in this matter would have to be secured through contact with SAC, Seattle and this phone number was furnished to him.
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Above information telephonically furnished to SA CHARIES FARRELL on 12/13/71. Memo for file information.
SAN FRAU. WAS ADVISED 12-13-71 THAT WE HAD ALREADY ELIMINATOR 7
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Date:	12/13/71

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

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

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NORJAK.
IN ORDER TO SECURE MAXIMUM DISTRIBUTION OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE MONEY PAID IN THIS CASE, SEATTLE TIMES, SAC CONTACT, HAS BEEN APPROACHED BY ME TO DETERMINE IF THE PAPER WOULD BE WILLING TO PUBLISH THIS LIST.
HAS ADVISED THAT A STUDY OF THE COST OF THIS MATTER REVEALS THAT LABOR COSTS IN COMPOSING WOULD RUN APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND THE NEWS PRINT COST WOULD RUN APPROXIMATELY ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. SHOULD THEY PUBLISH THIS AT THE PUBLIC SERVICE RATE, THE COST WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND AT THE REGULAR COMMERCIAL RATE, IT WOULD RUN APPROXI- MATELY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. HE HAS ADVISED THAT BY PROBIDING A PREPRINTED MAT, THE COMPOSITION COST COULD NOT BE ELIMINATED SINCE THEIR UNION CONTRACT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE COST BE PAID NONETHELESS. HAS INQUIRED IF THE BUREAU WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY THE ACTUAL COST UP TO SIXTEEN HUNDRED FOR PUBLISHING THIS LIST.
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IF THE BUREAU WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY THE ACTUAL COST UP TO SIXTEEN HUNDRED FOR PUBLISHING THIS LIST.
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164-81-DB/89 DE Cooper-4314, FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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I PRESUME THE COST WOULD BE COMPARABLE IF OTHER DAILY NEWS- PAPERS WERE REQUESTED TO PUBLISH THE LIST SINCE ALL WOULD BE FACED WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEMS.
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OF THE SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, HA$ ALSO BEEN APPROACHED BY ME CONCERNING THIS MATTER BUT HAS NOT RESPONDED THUS FAR TO MY INQUIRY.
I KNOW OF NO WAY WHERE THE LIST COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS PUBLICATION THROUGH A DAILY NEWSPAPER. THE SEATTLE TIMES CIRCULATES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ITS PRINCIPAL CIRCULATION AREA BEING THE SEATTLE METROPOLITAN AREA. IN THE EVENT MAXIMUM ADVANTAGE OF THIS TECHNIQUE IS TO BE OBTAINED, THEN I WOULD SUGGEST THE SAME STEPS BE TAKEN BY A DAILY NEWSPAPER IN PORTLAND, SACRAMENTO, SAN FRANCISCO AND POSSIBLY RENO, NEVADA. BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE IF IT WOULD AUTHORIZE THES EXPENDITURE OF UP TO SIXTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR
BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE IF IT WOULD AUTHORIZE THES EXPENDITURE OF UP TO SIXTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS LIST IN THE SEATTLE TIMES.
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NITED DATED 12-13-71 SENT 2:00AM 12-14-71 IPR 1 TO SEATTLE (164-81) LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO FROM DALLAS (164-191)
IORJAK
OF THE DALLAS PARACHUTE
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ASSOCIATION, ADVISED TODAY EIGHTY PER CENT OF THE PARACHUTISTS AND SKYDIVERS BELONG TO THE U. S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (USPA) BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTERREY, CALIFORNIA AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION CALLED THE "PARACHUTIST".
IN ADDITION
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OF THE USPA, PUBLISHES THE "SKYDIVER" MAGAZINE, ADDRESS P.O. BOX FORTY-FOUR, BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA.
LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO SHOULD CONTACT ABOVE TWO ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIES. DETERMINE IF END PAGE ONE
ON
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SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED __ ELE0 9 DEC 1 31971 FBI -SCALILE 7
DB Cooper-4316PAGE TWO 164-191
THEY WILL PUBLISH THE COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
SERIALIZED __ ELE0 9 DEC 1 31971 FBI -SCALILE 7
DB Cooper-4316PAGE TWO 164-191
THEY WILL PUBLISH THE COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT. ASCERTAIN DEGREE OF COVERAGE WHICH CAN BE EXPECTED. . NOTIFY SEATTLE AND BUREAU. DALLAS HOLDING LEAD IN ABEYANCE TO CONTACT PARACHUTE, SKYDIVER AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
END SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4317NR 004 LA PLAIN
1222PM URGENT 12-14-71 CXF TO ST. LOUIS SEATTLE (164-81) FROM. LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK.
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RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES AND ST. LOUIS, ,
DECEMBER EIGHT LAST
RE SUSPECT
IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT INVESTIGATION HAS DETERMINED CORRECT SPELLING FOR SUSPECT AS PREVIOUSLY SET FORTH.
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INVESTIGATION AT LOS ANGELES HAS LOCATED
ADVISES IS
YEARS OLD, HAS LONG HAIR, AND
HE PROVIDED AN ADDRESS FOR LOS ANGELES
CORROBORATING INFORMATION FURNISHED
ST. LOUIS DISCONTINUE ARMED AND DANGEROUS. PENDING.
END JJT
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
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164-81-1157
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 4BILEDO DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
The
DB Cooper-4318
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154 PM URGENT 12-14-71 IJT
TO
DENVER
PORTLAND
(164-41)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
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CLR
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164-81-1157
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 4BILEDO DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
The
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154 PM URGENT 12-14-71 IJT
TO
DENVER
PORTLAND
(164-41)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) IP
NORJAK
RE :
RE MINNEAOLIS TELETYPE DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST;
DALLAS TELETYPE TO MINNEAOLIS DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST. FOR INFO PORTLAND AND DENVER, REFERENCED DALLAS TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS RELATED NO FEDERAL PENITENTIARY LOCATED AT LUBBOCK, TEXAS.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT DENVER AND PORTLAND, DURING COURSE OF INVESTIGATION, DETERMINE INSTITUTION OF INCARCERATION FOR AND SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS CONCERNING BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. P. END KB
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DB Cooper-4319
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SEATTLE (164-81)
DALLAS (164-191) SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
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NORJAK
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST AND DALLAS NITEL DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST.
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SEATTLE (164-81)
DALLAS (164-191) SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
Sub D 4
NORJAK
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST AND DALLAS NITEL DATED TWELVE THIRTEEN LAST.
FOR INFORMATION OF DALLAS AND SACRAMENTO, DAILY CONTACT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED WITH THE U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, (USPA), AND ARRANGEMEN 'S HAVE' BEEN MADE TO HAVE COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UNSUB AS WELL AS A'. DESCRIPTIVE ARTICLE OF THE CRIME PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLICATION "THE PARACHUTISI". THERE ARE SIXTEEN THOUSAND MEMBERS OF USPA. A LIST OF ALL AFFILIATED CLUBS OF THE USPA FOR THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES HAS. BEEN FURNISHED THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE.' SEATTLE HAS ALSO BEEN FURNISHE
AN INDEX OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AFFILIATED CLUBS FOR THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON, NEVADA, IDAHO AND ARIZONA.
NUT FEASIBLE
DALLAS COVER LEAD MENTIONED IN REFERENCED DALLAS. NITEL AS TO PARACHUTE SKY DIVER AND AFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. WITH REFERENCE TO SACRAMENTO'S REQUEST TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP LIST OF USPA MEMBERS, IT IS NOT BELIEVED THAT THIS IS FEASIBLE AND SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN.
WITH REFERENCE TO SACRAMENTO'S REQUEST TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP LIST OF USPA MEMBERS, IT IS NOT BELIEVED THAT THIS IS FEASIBLE AND SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN.
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Cooper-4320.
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NR 04 SC CODED
11:42 AM URGENT 12-14-71 LXL
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
1P
NORJAK.
00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TEL TO SEATTLE, DEC. THIRTEEN, LAST.
AERIAL SEARCH OF ROUTE TAKEN BY NORTHWEST FLIGHT NO THREE ZERO FIVE IN CAPTIONED MATTER CONDUCTED DEC. THIRTEEN, LAST, BY BUAGENTS, ALL OF WHOM WERE EITHER EXPERIENCED PILOTS OR PARACHUTISTS, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. AIRCRAFT UTILIZED WAS RENTAL CESSNA ONE EIGHT TWO. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINS ALONG WITH FOG AND RAIN IN NORTHERN
CALIF. VALLEY PRECLUDED SEARCH OVER WEEKEND, DEC. ELEVEN-TWELVE, LAST.
END.
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DB Cooper-4321164-81-1161
BUR 164-2111 11-30-71
SERIALIZED. GEN.FILEDSA
NOV 3 0 1971
DB-Cooper 4322
THIRD REICHOFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1802 EDITION GSA FPMA (# CPR) 101-1L4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164-81)
DATE: 12/14/71
SUB- # 130 - G.
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle letter 12/13/71 transmitting copy of a letter received by the managing editor of the SEATTLE TIMES on 12/13/71, signed "D. B. COOPER."
On 12/14/71 SA BOB MATHESON called from the Bureau. He advised that the UPI carried an article today concerning a letter received by the LOS ANGELES TIMES; and wanted to know where the original of this letter could be located since Los Angeles advised they had a copy.
I told him that the SEATTLE TIMES likewise re- ceived a copy, as did the WASHINGTON POST and the NEW YORK TIMES, and that we had sent a wire to Los Angeles, New York and WFO to get the copy received by them.
him that the SEATTLE TIMES likewise re- ceived a copy, as did the WASHINGTON POST and the NEW YORK TIMES, and that we had sent a wire to Los Angeles, New York and WFO to get the copy received by them.
While talking to SA MATHESON, I called at the SEATTLE TIMES, who had furnished the letter originally and he said he had given us everything they received.
I advised MATHESON that I suspected that very likely the original was still in the hands of the writer.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4323NR Ø11 LA PLAIN 426PM URGENT 12-14-71 CXF
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
KANSAS CITY
PORTLAND
SACRAMENTO
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK.
RE KANSAS CITY TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES, .DECEMBER TEN LAST. RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE AND SACRAMENTO,
ADVISED
IS POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPTIONED CRIME. OPINION BASED ON ARTIST'S SKETCH.
WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN AND
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DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN, BORN
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DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN, BORN
FIVE FEET NINE INCHES,
ONE SIXTY EIGHT POUNDS, BROWN HAIR,
EYES COMPLEXION,
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INVESTIGATION BY LOS ANGELES AT
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CALIFORNIA, FAILS TO REVEAL ANY RECORD IDENTIFIABLE
WITH NCIC NEGATIVE. NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE LOS ANGELES INDICES OR DRIVERS LICENSE DIVISION, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
KANSAS CITY, AT KANSAS, CONDUCT ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION TO DEVELOP INFORMATION REGARDING RELATIVES AND ASSOCIATES POSSIBLY KNOWING WHEREABOUTS OF AND SET FORTHSHERASTVOTESANBLIEY OMEREQRODAS DERIES REBORNSNT PERIOD. CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, IN EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AS FORMER INMATE AND DEVELOP LEADS TO LOCATE AND ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS.
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PORTLAND, AT PORTLAND, OREGON, CHECK CREDIT AND CRIMINAL b6 RECORDS IN EFFORT TO ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS OF b7C ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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FORTH LEADS TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
END
PLS CORRECT LINES FOUR AND FIVE OF PARA THREE PAGE TWO LINES OVERLAPPED·GA
FORTH LEADS TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
SACRAMENTO, AT CALIFORNIA, REVIEW RECORDS b7C
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DB Cooper-4325 DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) Attention: . FBI Laboratory SAC, SEATTLE (184-81) (P) 9 SUB G NORJAK
12-13-71
SUSP.
130
Enclosed ig one copy of a letter and the envelope in which it was mailed, received this date by the Managing Editor of the Seattle Times Newspaper, Seattle, Washington.
Instant letter is migned D. B. COOPER and indicates that copies of that letter were sent to the Washington Post, the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
The writer of the letter claims, among other things, that he is not a boasting man; that he left no fingerprints, that he wore a toupee; and that he wore putty make-up.
The letter itself was possibly handled by two employees of the Seattle Times. They are DOB b6 b7C
DOB
The Laboratory is requested to make an examination of the enclosed letter, in order to determine any similar letters that have been forwarded.
They are DOB b6 b7C
DOB
The Laboratory is requested to make an examination of the enclosed letter, in order to determine any similar letters that have been forwarded. The Laboratory is also requested to determine if the paper on which the letter is written could conceivably be from government stock, noting that it resembles the carbon copy of the airtel material used by the Field Offices.
It is also requested that the enclosed letter and envelope be processed for latent fingerprints.
WFO, New York and Los Angeles have also been requested to obtain the copies of these letters sent to the indicated newspapers and forward them to the Bureau.
3
= Bureau (Enclosures 2) Seattle
perched
CEF/KST
ialized (5) Indexed 5
170
2 CC
164-81-1164
DB Cooper-432612-13-71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT SUSPECT
1 7
Re Portland tel to Seattle 12-6-71.
supplied by
Enclosed for Portland is one group photograph Washington.
On November 27. 1971- was interviewed
by Bureau Agent at
Washington. During the Interview was exhibited &
group photograph
as well as a composite of the UNSUB.
1971- was interviewed
by Bureau Agent at
Washington. During the Interview was exhibited &
group photograph
as well as a composite of the UNSUB. was not exhibited a group of mug shots; however, he may have assumed the photo was a mug shot.
It should be noted that the enclosed photograph is the personal property of Washington, and he has requested its return when we are through with it.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT OREGON
Will exhibit enclosed photograph to to determine if he can identify
2 - Portland (Enclosure 1) (3) Seattle
NDS/ksw kaw (5)
1. 9
164-81-1165
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DB Cooper-4327OPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 19Q EDITION GSA FPMR (a Con) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/14/71
P
FROM
:
SA JOHN A. D RAKE
SUBJECT!
UNSUB., aka. Dan Cooper
NW Airlines Flight 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
OD :SE
Elim
RePortland teletype to Seattle 12/7/71.
On 12/9/71
employees of was exhibited
artist's conception of the subject. They advised that had never worked there and was unknown to them.
On 12/9/71
employees of was exhibited
artist's conception of the subject. They advised that had never worked there and was unknown to them. They added that never knew anyone who resembled this artist s conception.
On 12/13/71
of the Credit Bureau of
advised that
was the subject
of only one credit inquiry and that was on 12/9/71. At that time he was employed at
On 12/13/71
advised that is employed there in WMA, 517", 140#, black hair and definitely does not even resemble the artist's conception of the unsub.
He added that is about 33 years of age, ( is suspect as set forth in serial 164-81-691.) b6 b7C
JAD CC: 2 164-81
164-81-1166
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED_FILED DEC 4 51971 FBI - SEATTLE
7010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4328
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1082 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CHR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO . :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
BLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
BLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C
Rememo of SA
dated 12/7/71.
b6
b7C
On 12/13/71,
file of
advised she had located the personnel who had worked for when he was
b6
b7C
laid off due to a general reduction in force. She furnished the file of this individual, a review of which revealed the following descriptive information:
DOB:
POB :
ADDRESS:
SSAN:
HT: 61 13ª
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WT: 165 1bs.
WIFE:
OCCUP :
PREVIOUS
ADDRESSES :
PARENTS :
164-81-1167
It was noted in the file that suspects address above, was current as of
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also furnished a photo of which need not be/returned.
1 (8) Lead
which was taken SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED DEC 1 41971
LE b6 C/A b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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5010-100
JWH: jm (a)
DB Cooper-4329164-81 RE SUSPECT
LEAD
SEATTLE, at Seattle, Washington
Will set out lead for credit/criminal. SEATTLE, at Washington
Will attempt locate in order to verify his whereabouts on 11/24/71 and to compare with artist's sketch.
SEATTLE, at Washington
Will attempt locate in order to verify his whereabouts on 11/24/71 and to compare with artist's sketch.
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DB Cooper-4330
- 2% -SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/14/71
SA
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UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper NORTIMEST AIRLINES BLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C
Rememo of SA
dated 12/7/71.
b6 b7C
On 12/13/71
advised she had located the personnel who had worked for when he was b6
£110 0
laid off due to a general reduction In force. She furnished the file of this individual, a review of which revealed the following descriptive information: 4
b7C
DOB:
POB:
ADDRESSE
SSAN:
HIT: 61
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NT: 165 1hs.
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WIFE:
OCCUP:
PREVIOUS
ADDRESSES :
PARENT'S :
164-81-1167
It was noted in the file that suspects address above, was current as of b6 b7C
also furnished a photo of which need not be returned.
which was taken
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERINVITED_A _FILED DEC 1 41971 FBI - SCATTLE
JWH: jm (3)
65
DB Cooper-4331164-81 RE SUSPECT
LEAD
SEATTLE, at Seattle, Washington Will set out lead for credit/criminal.
which was taken
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERINVITED_A _FILED DEC 1 41971 FBI - SCATTLE
JWH: jm (3)
65
DB Cooper-4331164-81 RE SUSPECT
LEAD
SEATTLE, at Seattle, Washington Will set out lead for credit/criminal. SEATTLE, at Washington
Will attempt locato in order to verify his whereabouts on 11/24/71 and to compare with artist's sketch.
- 24 -
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DB Cooper-4332OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EINYXX CSA FAMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACK ING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
was contacted at
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2-164-81 cc 11 CNG 13
1040-100
164-81-1168
SEARCHED INDEXED.
DEC 1 41971
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4333
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and was shown photographs .of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person,
SUB JOPTIONAL FORM NO. TO MAY 1862 EDITION CSA FAMA (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
was contacted at
b6 b7C
and was
GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
was contacted at
b6 b7C
and was shown photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
2-164-81 cc 11 CNG 13
164-81-1168
SEARCHED INDEXED
DEC 1 41971 FBI -SCAI ILE
: i
5010-900
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4334
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SUB JNR006 MP PLAIN
1006 PM URGENT 12-14-71 MPC
TO'
DIRECTOR (164-211)
CHICAGO
DETROIT (164-115)
PITTSBURGH (164-93)
PHILADELPHIA (164-133) SEATTLE (164-73)
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NFROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) ORJAK
RE PITTSBURGH TELETYPE TO CINCINNATI, DETROIT,
b6 PHILADELPHIA, AND SEATTLE DECEMBER EIGHT LAST.
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RE :
INFORMANT b7D
NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ON DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST, RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM
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64-81-1169
HED. INDEXED
SERIALIZED ___ FILES ==
END PAGE ONE
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DEC 1 4 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
ya
DB Cooper-4335MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN INSTANT
WHO IDENTIFIED
HIMSELF AS
PHONE
AND STATED HE
AND
NYA, BOTH IDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH, OF PITTSBURGH PD NUMBER
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FOR
1971 FBI · SEATTLE
ya
DB Cooper-4335MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN INSTANT
WHO IDENTIFIED
HIMSELF AS
PHONE
AND STATED HE
AND
NYA, BOTH IDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH, OF PITTSBURGH PD NUMBER
b6
b7C b7D
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CHICAGO DIVISION, NWA RECEIVED
TELEGRAM NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4336MP 164-73
PAGE THREE
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NO SUCH INDIVIDUAL
LOCATED
AND INVESTIGATION BY SEVERAL FIELD
DIVISIONS HAS REVEALED
ABOVE INFORMATION BEING FURNISHED BUREAU IN EVENT PRESS INQUIRES RECEIVED. CHICAGO AT CHICAGO, WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND REINTERVIEW

WILL CONSIDER CONTACT	b6 b7C
IN REGARD TO INFORMATION	b7D

WITH
FURNISHED TO HIM BY
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
P END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4337IRØ08 CG PLAIN 930PM NITEL 12-14-71 RWR
TO DIRECTOR PITTSBURGH MINNEAPOLIS DENVER. PORTLAND SEATTLE
b6 b7C
FROM CHICAGO (164-297)
IDRJAX.
SUSPECT.
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INSTANT DATE,
ADVISED INDIVIDUAL GIVING NAME
APPEARED
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DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST, ADVISING
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b7D
FORTYFIVE TO FIFTY YEARS OLD,
RESPONSIBLE FOR TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR RANSOM AND HIJACKING NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING NAME
APPEARED
b6
DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST, ADVISING
b7C
b7D
FORTYFIVE TO FIFTY YEARS OLD,
RESPONSIBLE FOR TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR RANSOM AND HIJACKING NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES. PLANE LAST MONTH · OVER OREGON.
INDICATED
b6
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b7D
164-81-1170;
SEARCHED .........__ INDEXED.
SERIALIZED.
a
FILED 21
REPORTEDLY PAROLED ON
DEC 1 4 1971
1970
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FBI - SEATTLE
END PAGE ONE
ky
DB Cooper-4338PAGE TWO
PENNSYLVANIA STATE PRISON, PITTSBURGH, ABOUT
.
SHOWN TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS b7C b7D
IDENTIFICATION COULD BE MADE.
ALLEGEDLY HAS
RELATED
ALSO DESCRIBED
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4339PAGE THREE STATED STATED TELEPHONIC CONTACT NORTHWEST AIRLINES SECURITY OFFICE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, CONFIRMED STATED SHOULD CONTACT AGAIN, HE WILL IMMEDIATELY ADVISE CHICAGO
b7C ৳7D FBI .
PITTSBURGH, THROUGH PENNSYLVANIA STATE PRISON AUTHORITIES, DETERMINE IF EVER INCARCERATED, IF SO, SECURE. ALL BACKGROUND AND PHOTOGRAPH TO BE EXHIBITED TO APPROPRIATE AIRLINE PERSONNEL FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION. MINNEAPOLIS AT MINNEAPOLIS. WILL CONTACT SECURITY
OFFICIALS, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, DETERMINE ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION RE CONTACT BY
WILL CONTACT SECURITY
OFFICIALS, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, DETERMINE ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION RE CONTACT BY
END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-4340AR 002 PD. PLAIN 4:57 PM URGENT 12-14-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
Sub- 0
NORJAK SUMMARY TELETYPE
INVESTIGATION RE ELIMINATION OF LOOK-ALIKE SUSPECTS CONTINUING BUT NO POSITIVE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DEVELOPED.
END
JAC SE FBI RED CLE
B
164-81-1171
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED.
a FILED 0 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-4341NR 004 PD. PLAIN 6: 18. PM URGENT 12-14-71 AJW TO: 'SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
1P
· NOR JAK
RE SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SEVEN SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT :
WITNESS NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, b6
b7C
SAID BEARS A RESEMBLANCE TO THE HIJACKER BUT HE IS NOT THE HIJACKER.
WITNESS
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, SAID
PHOTOGRAPH OF IS NOT FAMILIAR TO HIM. PENDING ..
AIRMAIL COPY TO SACRAMENTO. END
164-81-1172
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZER / FILED 7 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1000
DB Cooper-4342
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AR Ø11
END
164-81-1172
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZER / FILED 7 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1000
DB Cooper-4342
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AR Ø11 PD PLAIN 6:25. PM NITEL 12-14-71 AJW TO : SEATTLE (164-8!) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK
RE SE NITEL TO BUTTE AND PORTLAND DECEMBER THIRTEEN SEVENTYONE.
b6 SUSPECT :
b7C
U.S. FOREST SERVICE,
OREGON, ADVISED SA ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN
SEVENTYONE HE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE NAME
OR SIMILAR b6 b7C
NAME. HE KNOWS
BUT THIS INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT FIT DESCRIPTION
OF UNSUB IN ANY WAY AND HE HAS HAIR. AIR MAIL COPY TO BUTTE. END REC'D FIVE FEE FBI SEATTOLE CLR
164-81-1173
hy
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_/_ FILED DEC 1 & 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
The
DB Cooper-4343FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
667
FBI Date: 12/14/71
Transmit the following in
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK. 
A"D. B. COOPER" LETTER RECEIVED BY THE "SEATTLE TIMES" DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST, HAS BEEN OBTAINED AND FORWARDED TO THE FBI LABORATORY. SIMILAR LETTER ALSO APPARENTLY HAS BEEN SENT TO THE "WASHINGTON POST", THE "NEW YORK TIMES" AND THE
SIMILAR LETTER ALSO APPARENTLY HAS BEEN SENT TO THE "WASHINGTON POST", THE "NEW YORK TIMES" AND THE 'LOS ANGELES TIMES". THOSE OFFICES HAVE BEEN ASKED TO OBTAIN THEIR LETTER AND FORWARD TO THE LABORATORY.
AERIAL SEARCH OF ROUTE TAKEN BY VICTIM AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE SACRAMENTO DIVISION ON DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST, UTILIZING A RENTED CESSNA ONE EIGHT TWO, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
SEATTLE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION ON NUMEROUS LOOK ALIKES.
CEF : k1b (2) Rib
164-81-1174
Approved:
B
Sent
200
M Per DB Cooper-4344
Special Agent in ChargeFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/14/71

Transmit
Via	the following in TELETYPE	(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
(Priority)

1,+'

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

DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
A"D.B. COOPER" LETTER RECEIVED BY THE "SEATTLE TIMES" DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST, HAS BEEN OBTAINED AND FORWARDED TO THE FBI LABORATORY.
COOPER" LETTER RECEIVED BY THE "SEATTLE TIMES" DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST, HAS BEEN OBTAINED AND FORWARDED TO THE FBI LABORATORY. SIMILAR LETTER ALSO APPARENTLY HAS BEEN SENT TO THE "WASHINGTON POST", THE "NEW YORK TIMES" AND THE 'LOS ANGELES TIMES". THOSE OFFICES HAVE BEEN ASKED TO OBTAIN THEIR LETTER AND FORWARD TO THE LABORATORY.
AERIAL SEARCH OF ROUTE TAKEN BY VICTIM AIRCRAFT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE SACRAMENTO DIVISION ON DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST, UTILIZING A RENTED CESSNA ONE EIGHT TWO, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
SEATTLE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION ON NUMEROUS LOOK ALIKES.
CEF : klb (2)
164-81-1174
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-4345
Special Agent in Charge2
IRØ23 LA CODE 920 PM NITEL 12/14/71 DAB. TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
Sub C D L.
MORJAK.
'RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, AND LOS ANGELES TELCALL TO BUREAU, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST.
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION b6 b7C
AND NARRATIVE CONCERNING UNSUB. FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU,
CASE CAPTIONED
LOS ANGELES
BUFILE b3
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-1175
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED.
FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU,
CASE CAPTIONED
LOS ANGELES
BUFILE b3
b6 ৳7C b7E
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1175
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
STJOHN. 100
B
DB Cooper-4346LA 164-497 PAGE TWO
FILE
REVEALS THAT
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FOLLOWING
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1
CASE CAPTIONED
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LOS ANGELES FILE
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4347 LA 164-497
PAGE THREE
'AUSA, LOS ANGELES, DECLINED PROSECUTION OF
IN
VIEW OF
NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION IN LOS ANGELES FILES CONCERNING PENDING.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END FEE FBI . SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-4348AR016 PH PLAIN 10:45 PM 12-14-71 URGENT R JC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) LAS VEGAS SEATTLE (164-81) FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-133) ( P )
b6 b7C
NORJAK
RE BU TEL CALL TO PH AND LAS VEGAS, TODAY. ON TWELVE FOURTEEN INSTANT,
ADVISED
CONCLUDED THAT UNSUB, AS DEPICTED IN NEWS ACCOUNTS, IS VERY SIMILAR TO
IS A
WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED NINETY POUNDS,
b6 b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1176
SEARCHED ______ INDEXES. BERIALIZED// FILED
DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 120
DB Cooper-4349PAGE TWO
KNOWN TO RESIDE AT
FURTHER ADVISED THAT
BERIALIZED// FILED
DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 120
DB Cooper-4349PAGE TWO
KNOWN TO RESIDE AT
FURTHER ADVISED THAT
PHOTOS OF
OBTAINED AND
WILL BE REPRODUCED AND SENT FROM LAS VEGAS AND SEATTLE.
RA DIRECTLY TO
LAS VEGAS AT
CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT
SEATTLE - UPON RECEIPT OF PHOTOS CAUSE SAME TO BE EXHIBITED TO NECCESSARY WITNESSES. AM COPY TO MINNEAPOLIS.
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOW. ARMED AND DANGEROUS END .
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-4350IR 015 PLAIN 1052 PM 12-14-71 MCA NITEL
TO :
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)'
NEWARK
SEATTLE (164-8!)
FROM :
PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P)
NORJAK RE BUREAU NITEL TO ALL SACS DEC. EIGHT SEVENTYONE. IN LETTER DATED DEC. THIRTEEN SEVENTYONE,
ADVISED HE HAD SEEN SRTISI'S DRAWING OF UNSUB IN NEWSPAPER. ADVISED
THOUGHT VERY SIMILAR TO PHOTO OF JOHN E. LIST APPEARING IN PHILA.
INQUIRER ON DEC. TWELVE SEVENTYONE, PAGE NOT GIVEN. LIST IS
CHURCH WORKER, WEST FIELD, N.J., SUSPECTED OF MASS SLAYING OF FAMILY.
SIMILIARITIES NOTED.
NEWARK AT UNION COUNTY, N.
LIST IS
CHURCH WORKER, WEST FIELD, N.J., SUSPECTED OF MASS SLAYING OF FAMILY.
SIMILIARITIES NOTED.
NEWARK AT UNION COUNTY, N.J. - WILL FURNISH APPROPRIATE DETAILS RE BACKROUND OF LIST AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO RESOLVE WHEREABOUTS OF LIST DATE OF NORJAK. ARMED AND DANGEROUS END ACKN NR'S 015 & 016 FEE FBI SEAYTLE
164-81-1177
My
SEARCHEDINDEXED.
SERIALIZED A FILEDE
DEC 1 4 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
1210
'DB Cooper-4351
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b6 b7CFD:36 (Rev. 5/22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/10/71
Transmit the following in
( Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101) (P)
RE: NORJAK
Re
a self-styled artist who most cooperative assists local law enforcement agencies in drawing composite photographs and other art work, on seeing the artist conception of the Unsub in captioned case appearing in the "Wilmington Morning Star," 12/1/71, noted close similarities to an artist conception he drew following a series of armed robberies in 1966 in Wilmington, N. C. contacted the FBI and the " Wilmington Police Department on noting the similarities in the artist conception of Unsub to
contacted the FBI and the " Wilmington Police Department on noting the similarities in the artist conception of Unsub to the one he drew in 1966.
Lieutenant Wilmington
N. C., PD. on reviewing cases identified
FBI Number as being the individual
drew the artist conception.
charged against him by the Charlotte PD. confined at serving an
was located
years to life.
On 7/24/66, Detectives Charlotte, N. C., PD. returned
complete his sentence there. Lieutenant
advised Wilmington witnesses were taken to Charlotte, N. C., where in
committing the robberies at Wilmington. 2 - Seattle (Encl-1) 2 - San Francisco (Encl-1) 1 - Charlotte
164-87-1178
a
SEARCHED INDEXED A SERIALIZED .... JA FILED, DEC1 31971 FBI - SEATTLE
IRG:89 (5)
TAI
Approved:
Sent F
M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. $. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 19 DB"Cdoper-4352
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FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
CE 164-101
A detainer should be on record
against this subject.
3-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
CE 164-101
A detainer should be on record
against this subject.
Lieutenant advised all witnesses describe as being very quiet spoken individual and most polite in his committing offenses.
The following i s a description of as obtained from the records of the Identification Division, Wilmington PD:
Name:
Race:
White Malo
Sex:
Born:
Height:
5- 10% 182 pounds
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
Brown
Scars and marks: FBI Number:
Enclosed for San Francisco is one photograph of FBI Number Enclosed
suspect for Seattle is one photo of
IA(8) 
LEADS:
SAN FRANCISCO:
AT
CALIF.
Will at the In Quenton Prison determine if was confined 11/24/71. If he was in an escaped status or had been released, will review records and furnish information to the Seattle Division.
2
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFICE: 1DB.Cooper-4353 FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
CE 164-101
No further investigation is being
$-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
CE 164-101
No further investigation is being conducted by the Charlotte Division concerning until so directed by the office of origin.
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3
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
V. 5, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. DD .Cooper-4354FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI . Date: 12/13/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMA IL - REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
The following investigation was conducted by SA THOMAS J. DUGAN:
Det.
Oregon, PD, advised on 12/8/71 that he had conducted a considerable amount of investigation concerning the
He stated
he recently obtained a California driver's license photograph of this individual and on the basis of the description and the photograph, believed that closely resembled the sketch of the unsub which appeared in the newspapers.
Det.
advised that had been arrested sometime on a charge of
by the Portland, Oregon, PD He stated a better photograph of the suspect could probably be located at
advised that had been arrested sometime on a charge of
by the Portland, Oregon, PD He stated a better photograph of the suspect could probably be located at the Identification Bureau of the Portland PD. He described as follows :
Race
White
Sex
Male
DOB
Hair
Brown (receding)
Eyes
Height
64
Weight
170 pounds
161-81-1179
California driver's license number
1 
2- Seattle (Enc. 1) (AM) (RM)
2- Portland
20
JWR : tms (4)
4
Approved;
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
*Y U. s. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEI . D.B Looper-4355
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The following investigation was conducted by
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SA
On 12/10/71,
PD Identification b6
Division, of suspect
Oregon, made available two photographs
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ONE IS
Three tato photographs are enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division.
1A 88
LEAD :
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will exhibit photographs to witnesses to either identify or eliminate suspect. as a
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DB Cooper-4356
-- 2 -12/10/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES
FROM
:
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Sacramento nitel to Los Angeles, 12/10/71.
as a
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DB Cooper-4356
-- 2 -12/10/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES
FROM
:
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Sacramento nitel to Los Angeles, 12/10/71.
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle is one copy of California driver's license with photograph of b6
It should be noted the address on the driver's license is not the most current according to information received from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. now resides at
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2 - Los Angeles (Enc. 1) Nº 0 K
- Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 1) ~ 
2 - Sacramento BRLK : smd (6)
16-1-81-1180
no
DB Cooper-4357
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FBI
Date: 12-10-71
PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO
MILWAUKEE
FROM
DALLAS (164-191)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: . SEATTLE.
(TREAT CONFIDENTIAL) , ADVISED
TODAY THAT ARTIS SKETCH OF HIJACKER IS "DEAD RINGER" FOR
BELIEVED IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE, MALE YEARS OF AGE, FIVE TEN TO FIVE ELEVEN, ONE HUNDRED
(TREAT CONFIDENTIAL) , ADVISED
TODAY THAT ARTIS SKETCH OF HIJACKER IS "DEAD RINGER" FOR
BELIEVED IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE, MALE YEARS OF AGE, FIVE TEN TO FIVE ELEVEN, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTY POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, HAIR AND EYES NOT RECALLED BUT HAIR RECEDING AS SHOWN IN ARTIST SKETCH, IS NOT KNOWN. I-DALLAS WJW/IPR L-MINNEAPOLIS CAMB DESEATTLE
164-81-1181
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED OL FILED 0 DEC 1 51971 FBI - SEATTLE
1-PORTLAND (AM)
JGS
Approved:
Sent M . Per
DB Cooper-4358 CPO I 1170 O - 402-133
Special Agent in Charge
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b6 b7C b7D FBI
Date:
ransmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
PER A PHONE CALL TO DUTY AGENT SERGEANT PERSONNEL
IS CURRENTLYY b6 LOCATOR SERVICE, RANDOLPH AFB, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
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STATIONED AT
LEADS: MILWAUKEE AT DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS OF AT TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING. IF NOT ACCOUNTED FOR, SECURE PHOTO FOR SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS DIVISIONS. AIR MAIL COPIES TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND, AND MINNEAPOLIS. END
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
PO DB Cooper-4359FD-06 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/13/71
Transmit the following In
Via
AIRTEL
(Type
END
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
PO DB Cooper-4359FD-06 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/13/71
Transmit the following In
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or codel AIRMA IL - REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
*
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/8/71.
RE: SUSPECT
SA
The following investigation was conducted by at Portland, Oregon, on 12/10/71:
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business.
was contacted at his place of
and through observation alone
by Special Agent conducting investigation, was noted to weigh approximately 230 to 240 pounds and to be 6'1" tall, No further investigation is being conducted regarding 2- Seattle (AM) (RM) 2- Portland
JWR: tms (4)
164.81-1/82
210% Mannen IM
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. s. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1 DB -Cooper-4360
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1
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/13/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Elim
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/8/71.
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/13/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Elim
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/8/71.
RE: SUSPECT
SA
The following investigation was conducted by at Portland, Oregon, on 12/10/71:
was contacted at his place of
business.
and through observation alone by Special Agent conducting Investigation, was noted to weigh approximately 230 to 240 pounds and to be 6'1" tall, No further investigation is being conducted regarding 2- Seattle (AM) (RM) 2- Portland
JWR: tms (4)
164-81 - 1182 " 1 71
210.
Manning
Approved:
6
Sent M Per DB Cooper-4361 1
Special Agent in Charge
ST V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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EJA/s1b
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167-81. 504
The following personnel at Northwest Airlines, SeaTac International Airport, were interviewed on December 6, 1971, by SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON, regarding the Opaque polyethylene bag alluded to in the Sacramento airtel to Seattle, November 29, 1971. Each stated that the type bag displayed is not the standard type used by Northwest Airlines nationwide.
Each stated that the type bag displayed is not the standard type used by Northwest Airlines nationwide. It is possible that this bag may have been substituted aboard #305 on November 24, 1971, by airline personnel somewhere along the line, but it is highly improbable:
Transportation
Service;
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DB Cooper-436212/6/71
ATXTEL
AIR MAIL
Sub 130
TOI
DIARGIOR, YSI
FROMa
ATIMI FBI LABORATORY
SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-69) (F)
SUBJECT:
LaIstas
HI JACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
EXTORTTOMA
Ba Las Vegas teletype to the Suurem, 12/2/71.
Packaged For the Laboratory is a note zending, "Plan Ahead For Retirement Income D. B. Cooper", and anjapa addressed to "Hano Caratte", Lang, Nevada, postmarked US Postal Service CA. 756, FM, De 1, 1971, one wat of alimduetion prints o
"Lama Zumminy Cazette", u 12/12/71, advised above deseribod letter had been received at the Canette in the afternoon mal, 12/2/71.
756, FM, De 1, 1971, one wat of alimduetion prints o
"Lama Zumminy Cazette", u 12/12/71, advised above deseribod letter had been received at the Canette in the afternoon mal, 12/2/71. Be wald thet he himmelt bed tobed the letter and thet another employee. had hunited the Letter.
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Post Office, Rono, Morada, advised that: 956 im the Sacramento sector and covers vemorous toras,
prints have been sent to the Laboratory with previous aste. The Laboratory fa zeqsgsted to search" pote through angrysous letter file zod process for lateat
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1 - Portland (info) 2- Seattle (Info) I - Sacemiento (Info) 2 - Las Vegas JANTate (9)
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DEC 1 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7

-DB Cooper-4363#0-302 (REV. 1 1:27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 12/9/71
Northwest b6 b7C
Airlines
SeaTac International Airport, Seattle,
Washington, provided the following information:
stated that a postcard
Northwest Airlines, SeaTac International b6 Airport, Seattle, Washington, was being temporarily
Date of transcription 12/9/71
Northwest b6 b7C
Airlines
SeaTac International Airport, Seattle,
Washington, provided the following information:
stated that a postcard
Northwest Airlines, SeaTac International b6 Airport, Seattle, Washington, was being temporarily held by him pending Inspection by FBI Agents. He thought it unusual that mail at Seattle, inasmuch as The text of the message reads, "Do you know about my misrepresentation?" and was signed by The return address was and was postmarked November 28, 1971, with a November 27, 1971, date written on the message side.
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provided three copies of the postcard to SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON, stating that he would forward the card to in Minneapolis by company mail.
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Interviewed on 12/6/71 Seattle, Washington	File #
SE 164-81' 1/85
591
by SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON/s1b Dote dictated	12/8/71

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 agency,
DB Cooper-4364OPTIONAL FORM NO.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency it and its contents ore 'not to be distributed outside your agency,
DB Cooper-4364OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (0 CFM) *)-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
DATE:
12/9/71
Self
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RE: SUSPECT
On 12/8/71,
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, newspaper, Seattle, Washington, provided the enclosed typewritten page concerning According to this
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information was received by the PI in connection with their public informant program. The PI offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest and conviction. therefore, declined to name his source. The original typed page is contained in the 1-A serial of this file.
agreed
(2)
RDM : j1b que 28h
164-81-1186
SEARCHED. SERIALIZED 9-0 9 DEC' 9 1971 +BI-SLAIT .. 7
8010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4365The O.
SERIALIZED 9-0 9 DEC' 9 1971 +BI-SLAIT .. 7
8010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4365The O. B. Cooper thing
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718196
DB Cooper-4366FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
003
FBI
Date: 12/10/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
Via
TELETYPE
(Priority) Sub 1 
TO :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
×
Suggestal an Porently Hyara
REVIEW OF INFORMATION FURNISHED BY
ON INSTANT FLIGHT, AREVEALS THAT AFTER RECEIVING INITIAL DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER FROM STEWARDESS, THEY RADIOED THE COMPANY FOR ANY LIKELY SUSPECTS OR MODUS OPERANDI AND THE COMPANY FURNISHED THE NAME OF 1x
AND WAS SUSPECTED AS A POSSIBILITY OF BEING THE HIJACKER.
IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT THERE WAS AN ON BOARD THIS FLIGHT AND IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER THIS REFERENCE WAS TO HIM.
MINNEAPOLIS CONTACT
FOR INFORMATION
CONCERNING THE BASIS OF BEING MENTIONED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MATTER.
JSD : k1b (1)
164-81-1187
Approved: OK
Sent
Per wat
DB_Cooper-4367
Special Agent in Charge B
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b6 b7C NRØØ4 MP PLAIN 1241PM URGENT 12-13-71 MAW TO
JSD : k1b (1)
164-81-1187
Approved: OK
Sent
Per wat
DB_Cooper-4367
Special Agent in Charge B
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b6 b7C NRØØ4 MP PLAIN 1241PM URGENT 12-13-71 MAW TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 2P
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS DECEMBER TEN LAST.
RE :
NORTHWEST
AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ADVISED HE HAD NO RECOLLECTION CONCERNING
NWA, RECALLED THAT ON THE NIGHT OF THE
HIJACKING THE NAME
WAS ASSOCIATED WITH
WAS INVOLVED IN
AN ALTERCATION ABOARD A NORTHWEST AIRCRAFT IN WHICH
IS
OPINION HAS NO
CONNECTION THE THIS CASE.
ADVISED THAT IN REVIEWING CONVERSATIONS HELD
END PAGE ONE
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SERIALIZED
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FILED DEC 12 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4368PAGE TWO
BY THE PILOT DURING THE HIJACKING THE COMMENT WAS MADE BY THE HIJACKER CONCERNING IFR CLEARANCE, "YOU CAN PICK IT UP IN THE AIR." THIS INDICATES TO THAT THE HIJACKER HAS FLYING BACKGROUND INASMUCH AS HE KNEW PROCEDURES FOR IFR CLEARANCE.
P. END
CORR PAGE ONE LINE 15 FIRST WORLD SHOULD BE
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-43697-16
REPORT of the
Z
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
END
CORR PAGE ONE LINE 15 FIRST WORLD SHOULD BE
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-43697-16
REPORT of the
Z
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Las Vegas Re: "NORJAK"

Date:	December	9, 1971
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	PC-B3225 MC.

Specimens received
12/7/71
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Q1 Q2
Contents of ashtray Towel
Also Submitted:
Fingerprint
card from Fingerprint card from Fingerprint card from Fingerprint card from
card from Fingerprint
Fingerprint
card
from
card from Fingerprint
Fingerprint
card from
Result of examination:
Specimen Ql contains eight cigarette butts. Seven of these are Raleigh 85mm filter-tipped cigarette butts. The eighth cigarette butt has the same design and composition as Raleigh 85mm cigarettes and, accordingly, is probably a Raleigh 85mm cigarette. This type of cigarette is sold in a "soft pack."
A brown head hair clipping and a brown limb hair both of Caucasian origin were found on Q2.
This type of cigarette is sold in a "soft pack."
A brown head hair clipping and a brown limb hair both of Caucasian origin were found on Q2. The head hair clipping is suitable for significant comparison results; however, the limb hair possesses too few unique microscopic characteristics to be of value for this purpose.
Foreign textile fibers of various types and colors removed from Q2 have been placed in a pillbox.
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1

DB Cooper-4370Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
SAC, Las Vegas (164-60)
Date:
December 9, 1971
Ro: "NORJAK"
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No.
Lab. No.
164-2111

Examination requested by:	Las Vegas	PC-H3225 MC
Reference:	Airtel 12/3/71	Sub G
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses	-
164-2111

Examination requested by:	Las Vegas	PC-H3225 MC
Reference:	Airtel 12/3/71	Sub G
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses	- Fingerprint

Remarks:
The hairs on specimen Q2 have been mounted on a glass microscope slide. Should you desire future microscopic comparisons between the head hair clipping and a known head hair sample, resubmit the glass microscope slide containing the bair clipping so that direct microscopic comparisons may be made.
You are being advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of Q1 and the "Also Submitted" itemsby a separate report.
Specimen Q2 is being returned as an enclosure to this report.
Enclosures (3) (Q2, 2 Lab report) 1
luB Seattle Enclosure (Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
164-81-1190
EARCHED INDEXEEL ESIALIZED FILED DEC 1 3 1971 F81 - SEATTLE
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
1 +
DB Cooper-4371FD-302 (REV.
Enclosures (3) (Q2, 2 Lab report) 1
luB Seattle Enclosure (Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
164-81-1190
EARCHED INDEXEEL ESIALIZED FILED DEC 1 3 1971 F81 - SEATTLE
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
1 +
DB Cooper-4371FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote ol transcription
12/14/71
:
Seattle Times b6 b7C
Newspaper, Fairview North and John Street, Seattle, Washington, furnished the following information: said that the Seattle Times Newspaper received a letter allegedly mailed to the newspaper by D. B. COOPER. He said that this letter was received on December 13, 1971. He said the letter was received by regular mail and handled in a routing manner by the receiving department of the newspaper. He said the letter had been brought to his attention by an employee in the receiving department whose job it was to route the mail to the correct department. furnished this letter to the interviewing Agent.
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Interviewed on 12/13/71 ot Seattle, Washington
Fite #
SE 164-82
-1191
by DET
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Date dictated
12/13/71
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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI.
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Interviewed on 12/13/71 ot Seattle, Washington
Fite #
SE 164-82
-1191
by DET
ilb
Date dictated
12/13/71
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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the #81 and is loaned to your agency il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-4372Sub G T
NRØ63 WA PLAIN 9:00PM URGENT 12-14-71 BJM TO MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
NORJAK
RE MINNEAPOLIS AIRTEL DECEMBER EIGHT. NO LATENT PRINTS OF VALUE AIRLINES TICKET. CONFIRMING. END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
1
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SEARCHID .... INDEXED.
FILES SERIALITED 8 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7 
DB Cooper-4373IR 10 SD PLAIN
1016 PM NITEL 12-14-71 . DDC
TO SEATTLE 164-81 -
SAN FRANCISCO
+
164-220 U
LOS ANGELES
164-497

PORTLAND	164-41
FROM	SAN DIEGO	164-91 6P

NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN INSTANT, SAID HE IS ALMOST POSITIVE HE KNOWS THE NAME OF PERSON WHO HIJACKED INSTANT PLANE ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
6P

NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN INSTANT, SAID HE IS ALMOST POSITIVE HE KNOWS THE NAME OF PERSON WHO HIJACKED INSTANT PLANE ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. HE REQUESTED ANONYMITY AND THAT HE BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY REWARD MONEY THAT MIGHT BE OFFERED FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE HIJACKER, BASED ON HIS INFORMATION.
HE SAID ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, HE WAS ARTIS CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER AT ONE OF THE LOS ANGELES NEWSPAPERS AND IT STRUCK HIM AS CLOSELY RESEMBLING A MAN HE KNOWS AS
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1193.
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INDEXED
SERIALIZED.
A
BLED
DEG Y & 1971
F81 - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-4374 PAGE TWO
BELIEVES
HE SAID
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-4375PAGE THREE
SAID
END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-4376SD 164-41
PAGE FOUR
HE ADVISED
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BELIEVES THIS
HE BELIEVES
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END PAGE FOUR
DB Cooper-4377SD 164-91
PAGE FIVE SAID HE COULD NOT BE MORE DEFINITE RE THIS
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DESCRIBED WMA, FORTYTWO TO FORTYSIX YEARS, b6 FIVE FEET NINE TO FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY, ৳7C
HAIR LIGHT BROWN, RECEDING, REGULAR CUT, EYES BELIEVED AND OCCASIONALLY WEARS
MORE DEFINITE RE THIS
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DESCRIBED WMA, FORTYTWO TO FORTYSIX YEARS, b6 FIVE FEET NINE TO FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY, ৳7C
HAIR LIGHT BROWN, RECEDING, REGULAR CUT, EYES BELIEVED AND OCCASIONALLY WEARS GLASSES, WORE FASHIONABLE CLOTHES, VERY NEAT COMPLEXION,
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END PAGE FIVE
DB Cooper-4378 SD 164-91
PAGE SIX
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LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. DETERMINE FURTHER IDENTITY AND LOCATION OF AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF HIJACKING. PENDING END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4379FROM : SA
$010-101
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 112 EDITION GSA FPMR (A CPR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/9/71
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SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 :SE
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DOB
On 12/8/71
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Wn. P.D. advised that their files contain no arrest
record for a reflect that one
DOB however, xxxxx they do
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was
She provided this agent with a copy of and it is being placed in a FD-340.
advised that their files contain no arrest
record for a reflect that one
DOB however, xxxxx they do
PD#
was
She provided this agent with a copy of and it is being placed in a FD-340.
A review of the fails to reflect a listing for a
Wash. Telephone directory
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The County
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On 12/9/71
and is employed as
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to the company. He stated
that
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Oregon.b6
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but did not specify when or where this stated that
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continued stating that
told would be up to see him soon. didn't feel up to traveling
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would take the bus or something and to pick him up in
ride
stated he talked to
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was staying
had also said may not be able to make it up to
commented that he is sure is not the hi-jacker as he would never jump out of an airplane.
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also told
would take the bus or something and to pick him up in
ride
stated he talked to
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was staying
had also said may not be able to make it up to
commented that he is sure is not the hi-jacker as he would never jump out of an airplane. H. further advised that06
and a check with the company should be able to tell us was when the plane was hi-jacked. stated he does not know for sure where was on 11/24/71 but he believes he
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provided thsi agent with
and requested that this photo be
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FEDERA BUREAU OF INVEST ATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

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

December 10, 1971
TO: SAC, Las Vegas
Sul- G.
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UNSUB. ;
RE:
: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE: Airtel 11/30/71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q1 Message, Q2
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report.
;
RE:
: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE: Airtel 11/30/71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q1 Message, Q2
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report. One latent fingerprint of value Q2. No latent prints of value developed Q1.
Latent fingerprint not identical fingerprints following persons:
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DB-/200per-4382SAC, Las Vegas
December 10, 1971
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12/8/71.
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YOUR FILE NO.	164-133	December 10, 1971
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.
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YOUR FILE NO.	164-133	December 10, 1971
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410
To: | SAC, Philadelphia	Sul. G
" 147

RE: UNSUB. ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE: Airtel 12/3/71 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Philadelphia SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q3 Letter, Q4 
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report.
Five latent fingerprints of value developed Q4. No latent prints of value developed Q3.
Two letent fingerprints identical elimination
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fingerprints Three latent fingerprints b7c
not identical fingerprints or following persons:
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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
John Edgar Hoover, Dire BEC 1 3 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-4384SAC, Philadelphia
December 10, 1971
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NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER FOURTEEN LAST REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO EXPEND UP TO SIXTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR PUBLICATION OF THE RANSOM LIST IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS NOT GRANTED FOR THIS EXPENDITURE AT THIS TIME. SUGGEST SEATTLE ENCOURAGE LOCAL PAPERS IN SEATTLE AND NEIGHBORING DIVISIONS' TERRITORIES' TO REPUBLISH INFORMATION THAT RANSOM LIST IS AVAILABLE AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC TO CONTACT LOCAL FBI OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CONCERNING SUSPECTED BILLS.
SEATTLE SHOULD INSURE THAT TERRAIN SEARCHES ARE VIGOROUSLY PURSUED BY ALL INTERESTED OFFICES AND SOLICIT COOPERATION OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FORESTRY PERSONNEL, HUNTING GROUPS, AND OTHER LOGICAL PERSONS WHO WOULD BE IN THE AREA OVER WHICH THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT TRAVELED.
SEATTLE SHOULD INSURE THAT TERRAIN SEARCHES ARE VIGOROUSLY PURSUED BY ALL INTERESTED OFFICES AND SOLICIT COOPERATION OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, FORESTRY PERSONNEL, HUNTING GROUPS, AND OTHER LOGICAL PERSONS WHO WOULD BE IN THE AREA OVER WHICH THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT TRAVELED. END JJT FBI SEATTLE CLR
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ByOFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA YPMR (4 CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK

DATE:	12/14/71
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ASAC CHARLIE DULINSKY called from Las Vegas. He said that with regard to SAC MILNES' phone call earlier today, they had arranged with the banks to check any large deposits of 20's and to advise the FBI of any suspicious situation where anybody attempted to change 20's for other denominations. They have also alerted the casinos in the major cities to the same type of operation.
In regard to the newspaper, he advised that the newspaper in Reno was not willing to publish the ransom list.
In regard to the newspaper, he advised that the newspaper in Reno was not willing to publish the ransom list.
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DB Cooper-4387FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date: 12/8/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: FBI LABORATORY
Sul 130
FROM: '
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 302,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTI ON
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for the Bureau is a letter and envelope forwarded to
from "B. D. COOPER, dated 12/6/71.
Elimination fingerprints will be obtained if necessary.
:[ The laboratory is requested to conduct appropriate examination of the enclosed letter and envelope to determine any pertinent latent fingerprints which could be identified with the sender and furnish the results to listed offices. After examination, please return the letter and envelope to Portland.
is requested to conduct appropriate examination of the enclosed letter and envelope to determine any pertinent latent fingerprints which could be identified with the sender and furnish the results to listed offices. After examination, please return the letter and envelope to Portland.
Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of the B.D. COOPER letter and envelope.
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3 - Seattle (164-81) Info) (Enc. 1)
164-81-1199
- Sacramento (Info) 1 - Las Vegas (Info)
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Portland, Oregon December 8, 1971
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, also known as Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, November 24, 1971
"The Daily Telegraph", a London, England, newspaper, contained an article on May 28, 1971, on Page 4, describing a plot by an unknown subject using the name "Mr. Brown".
to Seattle, November 24, 1971
"The Daily Telegraph", a London, England, newspaper, contained an article on May 28, 1971, on Page 4, describing a plot by an unknown subject using the name "Mr. Brown". This individual hoaxed the Qantas Airline at the Sydney International Airport, apparently in Australia, into paying 235,000 pounds ransom money after a bomb threat. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 707 Airliner .. "Mr. Brown! is not described in the article, but an "Identikit" picture of him bears a resemblance to an artist's sketch of an unknown subject who Hijacked an airliner between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and extorted $200,000 from Northwest Orient Airlines. This individual is described as white male, 6'1" tall, 170-175 pounds, age-mid-forties, olive complexion, brown eyes, black hair, conventional cut, parted on left; slender build.

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DB Cooper-4391LEADS
Will obtain disposition of the case relating to "Mr. Brown" and the Qantas Airline in May, 1971.
Will obtain description of "Mr. Brown".
Will attempt to determine if "Mr. Brown" could have been in the United States, particularly in the Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, region during November, 1971. The Northwest Orient Airlines hijacking took place on November 24, 1971.
DB Cooper-4392
-2 *-The gelignite bomb"whose discovery in a locker at Sydney International Airport triggered off the train `of events in Wednesday's £235.000 hoax involving a Qantas Boeing 707 airliner.
IJE Cours: 4028
CLUES TO QANTAS HOAXER
By J. D. HOLDSWORTH in Sydney .
AUSTRALIAN police are hopeful that they will soon be able to trace " Mr Brown " and his accomplice who hoaxed Qantas Airline into paying £235,000 ransom moncy after a bomb threat on Wednesday.
AUSTRALIAN police are hopeful that they will soon be able to trace " Mr Brown " and his accomplice who hoaxed Qantas Airline into paying £235,000 ransom moncy after a bomb threat on Wednesday.
Close scrutiny of a bomb and bag found in a locker at Sydney Airport has yielded valuable in -. formation, they say. Examination of tape recordings of "Mr Brown's" yoice on the telephone has - also given & lead to his nationality,
Information , -from other sources has given useful leads. and police hope the £23,300. reward offered will bring -tips from the underworld.
The ransom money was paid. out to the accomplice In new or- nearly new 20-dollar notes after phone calls threatened that a
An Identikit picture of " Mr Brown,
bomb would explode on an air- borne Boeing 707 with 116 passengers aboard.
The serial numbers of the notes are known and lists are being published.
All international police agen cies have been given a full des- cription' of the accomplice' and an Identikit picture has been distributed.
The airline defended their handling of the expensit, hoax -they were not insured against such a loss and the money must be written off.
The airline defended their handling of the expensit, hoax -they were not insured against such a loss and the money must be written off. Their critics were told by an airline spokesman yesterday: "Go to hell."12/8/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: Seattle) X-AUSTRALIA HIJAWC,
Enclosed for the Bureau, are six copies of a letter- head memorandum dated 12/8/71, setting out information re a hoax concerning the Qantas Airline where an unsub obtained 235,000 pounds in May, 1971. Also enclosed is Page 4 of The Daily Telegraph, a London, England, newspapers .
One copy of the news article contained on Page 4 of the newspaper and one copy of the LHM are being forwarded to Seattle Office.
The news item was furnished by
by undated letter received 12/7/71.
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One copy of the news article contained on Page 4 of the newspaper and one copy of the LHM are being forwarded to Seattle Office.
The news item was furnished by
by undated letter received 12/7/71.
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41) (P)

SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: Seattle)
Enclosed for the Bureau are six copies of a letter- head memorandum dated 12/8/71, setting out information re a hoax concerning the Qantas Airline where an unsub obtained 235,000 pounds in May, 1971. Also enclosed is Page 4 of The Daily Telegraph, a London, England, newspaper.
One copy of the news article contained on Page 4 of the newspaper and one copy of the LHM are being forwarded to Seattle Office.
The news item was furnished by
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DB Cooper-4396FD-37 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/11/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/11/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00 :
Seattle
Re :
Re Seattle teletype to Denver, 12/8/71.
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Enclosed for Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis is one conv of Colorado driver's license for
Seattle previously advised in referenced teletype
that has been named as a suspect in this matter. Correct name of suspect determined to be
Frontier Air Lines, Stapleton International Airport, Denver, Colorado, stated on 12/9/71. that
provided the
following descriptive information concerning
Name
Sex
Race
DOB
POB
Marital Status
Address
Male
White
164-81-1202
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2-Seattle (Encl. 1) (RM) 2-Minneapolis (Encl. 1) (RM) 2-Portland (Encl. 1) (RM) 2-Denver JMB/skc (8)
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a flight from Denver, Colorado to Los Angeles,
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-419-15;
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further advised that
a flight from Denver, Colorado to Los Angeles, California, could not determine
Whereabouts on 11/24/71.
LEADS:
SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS DIVISIONS:
1. Display photograph of
to witnesses in this matter.
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IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-627 164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 13, 1971
ro: SAC, New York
Sub G
130
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 12/4/71 
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: New York
SPECIMENS: Envelope, 07 Four-page article, Q9 through Q12 Letter, Q8
Enclosed specimens described in separate Laboratory report.
Two latent fingerprints of value developed Q12, fourth page of four-page article.
12/4/71 
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: New York
SPECIMENS: Envelope, 07 Four-page article, Q9 through Q12 Letter, Q8
Enclosed specimens described in separate Laboratory report.
Two latent fingerprints of value developed Q12, fourth page of four-page article. No latent prints of value developed other specimens.
Latent fingerprints 'not identical previously reported latent prints this case or with fingerprints following persons:
Enc. (6) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1
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164-81-1203
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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
SERIALIZED BLED DEC 1 5 1971 FBI -SEATTLE 26 DB-Cooper-43993AC, New York
December 19, 1971
Specimens enclosed. This report supplements and confirms Butel 12/10/71.
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IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-41
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 13, 1971
TO:
SAC, Portland
Sul.
164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 13, 1971
TO:
SAC, Portland
Sul. G
Sub 130
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 12-2-71
SPECIMENS:
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY 
Portland
Envelope,
Letter, Q3
Four latent fingerprints of value developed Q5 and five latent fingerprints of value developed Q6.
Latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints following
persons:
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December 13, 1971
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IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

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

December 13, 1971
TO: SAC, Las Vegas
Sub G.
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 12-3-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Las Vegas
SPECIMENS: Contents of ashtray, Ql Elimination fingerprints of and seven other individuals
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No latent prints of value developed contents of ashtray.
Latent fingerprint previously reported message, Q2, not identical submitted elimination fingerprints. Q1 enclosed. Elimination prints being retained Latent Fingerprint Section for use in possible future submissions this case.
Results of laboratory examination and disposi- tion other specimen subjects separate report. Enc. 2 - Seattle (164-81)
1
John Edgof Houver, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONL
164-81-1205 SEARCHESY-O-WWWODER A SERIALIZED FILED 2 DEC 1 5 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB-Cooper-4403.OPTIONAL FORM NO.
164-81)
1
John Edgof Houver, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONL
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DB-Cooper-4403.OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMA (41 CFA) 105-11.4 UNITED STATES GOV. NMENT
A Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 12/15/71
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On 12/6/71, Chief of Police CECIL KLEIN, Bellingham, Washington, Police Department, advised that he has been contacted by one Washington.
He stated that and related to him a conversation he told
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overheard Chief KLEIN that the (LNU), had commented that the artist's conception of the hijacker was a good likeness of a guy named (LNU) had indicated that he knew and that had been in the Scattle area last spring trying to
Attempts to contact
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12/7/71. On 12/8/71, at his business address,
Washington, were negative on 12/6/71, and
Supra, was contacted
Washington. He advised that on he had been engaged in a conversation with a group of men at
b6 b7C
(LNU) talking about the hacker. He heard
He stated that
in the Seattle area, stated that he doubts if
namely
as he is of the opinion that
is
not the type to give information.
He heard
He stated that
in the Seattle area, stated that he doubts if
namely
as he is of the opinion that
is
not the type to give information.
On 12/9/71,
b6 b7C
advised that the only
around
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who works 164-81-1206
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB-Cooper-4404
1010-100SE 164-81
Attempts to contact 12/9/71, and 12/10/71.
negative on
On 12/13/71, Washington, was contacted at his place of work,
related to the writer how
He stated that he is
He stated that
recently in a Seattle paper as a suspect in instant hijacking. He stated that he knows having on occasion, and very well. He stated he does not
come around to he does not know even know where is employed or if he is married, or anything about his personal life. He stated that the last time he saw
stated that on the date that
He stated in his opinion
showed very poor judgment. He stated that he does not have any direct knowledge had anything to do with the hijacking but could be capable of the job as he has does not always use
Dig ideas and in his opinion,
He stated that he does not have any direct knowledge had anything to do with the hijacking but could be capable of the job as he has does not always use
Dig ideas and in his opinion, good judgment, as exemplified by
He could furnish no additional information regarding
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DB Cooper-4405 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 VAY 1982 EDITION ISA FPMR ( CFR) 101-150 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-82)
DATE: 12/14/71
FROM :
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Denver teletype to Seattle, 12/6/71.
Re suspect
On December 8, 1971, Probation and Parole Division, Olympia, Washington, advised that was formerly on probation in the State of Washington, but was removed and his file was destroyed on
On December 8, 1971, the Polk's City Directory for Aberdeen-Hoquiam, the Aberdeen-Hoquiam Telephone Directory and the files of the Aberdeen Police Department were reviewed and contained no reference to
On December 8, 1971, records of the Sheriff's Office at Washington, disclosed that
date of birth
6 1, 160 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, was disposition
charged with this case was dismissed.
to
On December 8, 1971, records of the Sheriff's Office at Washington, disclosed that
date of birth
6 1, 160 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, was disposition
charged with this case was dismissed. In he was charged with
case dismissed. On he was charged with
On December 8, 1971.
Credit Bureau, Washington, advised that their contained no
b6 b7C
files, under the name of
information more recent than when they were advised that
he was residing at
Credit Bureau files failed to disclose a present address for There were two references who died
b6 b7C
to
in 1961, and his wife, moved in
5014-104
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164-81-1207
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DU-Cooper-4406
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Credit Bureau files further reflect that in residing at
there was a
however, there is no information conceming these people following that time following either
On December 8, 1971, Washington, advised that he checked the route books service in area, and could locate no
Assistant Postmaster, b6 b7C
for their record of a or a forwarding address for
He said normally they do not keep these
following either
On December 8, 1971, Washington, advised that he checked the route books service in area, and could locate no
Assistant Postmaster, b6 b7C
for their record of a or a forwarding address for
He said normally they do not keep these records more than several years.
Usual sources, including the police department, credit bureau, telephone directories and city directories were searched and disclosed no information pertaining to
৳6 b7C
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DB Cooper-4407
- 2 - SAC, SEATTLE (164-82)
12/14/71
SA ROBERT H. WICK
NORJAK
Re Denver teletype to Seattle, 12/6/71. Re suspect
b6 b7C
On December 8, 1971, Probation and Parole Division, Olympia, Washington, advised that b6 was formerly on probation in the State of Washington, but was removed and his file was destroyed on
b7C
On November 8, 1971, the Polk's City Directory for Aberdeen-Hoquiam, the Aberdeen-Hoquiam Telephone Directory b6
and the files of the Aberdeen Police Department were reviewed and contained no reference to
b7C
On December 8. 1971, records of the Sheriff's Office at Washington, disclosed that
date of birth 6 1, 160 pounds, brown eyes , brown hair, was disposition
charged with this case was dismissed.
1971, records of the Sheriff's Office at Washington, disclosed that
date of birth 6 1, 160 pounds, brown eyes , brown hair, was disposition
charged with this case was dismissed. In he was charged with case dismissed. On he 51 Was Charged WICA
On December 8, 1921. Credit Bureau,
Washington. advised that their b6 b7C
contained no
files, under the name of information more recent than when they were advised that
he was residing at
164-81-1207
Credit Bureau files failed to disclose a present address for
to
There were two references b6 b7C
who died
in 1961, and his wife,
moved in
7
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Credit Bureau files further reflect that in residing at
b6 b7C there was a
however, there is no information concerning these people following that time following either
On December 8, 1971, Assistant Postmaster, Washington,advised that he checked the route books for their service in area, and could locate no or a forwarding address for
record of a He said normally they do not keep these records more than several years.
Postmaster, Washington,advised that he checked the route books for their service in area, and could locate no or a forwarding address for
record of a He said normally they do not keep these records more than several years.
Usual sources, including the police department, credit bureau, telephone directories and city directories were searched and disclosed no information pertaining to
b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-4409
- 2 - NRØ02 MP PLAIN 400PM URGENT 12-15-71 MAW
TO
SAN FRANCISCO
PORTLAND (164-41)
SACRAMENTO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 2P
Unul/
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NORJAX .
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RE:
INFORMANT.
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NWA, MINNEAPOLIS,
MINNESOTA, RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM
CALIFORNIA, AND WHO REQUESTED INFORMATION CONCERNING POSSIBLE REWARD FOR FURNISHING INFORMATION ABOUT IDENTITY OF UNSUB. STATED A REWARD WOULD BE POSSIBLE ON. A COD BASIS IF ACCURATE INFORMATION WAS FURNISHED QUESTIONED AS TO THE AMOUNT OF THE REWARD AND ASKED
b6
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PER CENT OF THE AMOUNT OBTAINED BY THE HIJACKER WOULD IN ORDER. STATED THAT THIS WAS POSSIBLE. WAS REFERRED TO THE NEAREST FBI OFFICE;
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1208
SEARCHEDINBEREG SERIALIZEDA FILED.
WAS REFERRED TO THE NEAREST FBI OFFICE;
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1208
SEARCHEDINBEREG SERIALIZEDA FILED. 0
DEC 1 5 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
01
DB Cooper-4410
1PAGE TWO
HOWEVER, NO CITY WAS MENTIONED.
SAN FRANCISCO AT WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA, CONDUCT
b6 APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION IN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND
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INTERVIEW HIM CONCERNING INFORMATION HE MAY POSSESS ABOUT IDENTITY OF UNSUB. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT NWA HAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD CONSIDER OFFERING A REWARD ON A COD BASIS. INFORMATION ABOVE SENT TO SACRAMENTO IN VIEW OF FACT WAS NOT SURE OF OFFICE WHERE WOULD APPEAR. b6 b7C b7D
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. P. END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB .Cooper-4411LYMPIC
ELICOPTERS, INC.
BOEING FIELD SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98108 767-3055
December 11, 1971
Officer in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Dear Sirs,
Olympic Helicopters can provide valuable assistance to you as a time saver in your investigations and search operations.
December 11, 1971
Officer in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Dear Sirs,
Olympic Helicopters can provide valuable assistance to you as a time saver in your investigations and search operations. By eliminating wasted travel time for inves- tigators and for evidence to reach your laboratories, a chartered helicopter can result in economies far ex- ceeding the charter cost. A helicopter can also be in- valuable for searches or surveillance operations.
We have two types of helicopter available for your charter. The Hughes 300 is a small two passenger machine that is ideal for beating the ferry schedule, congested or non-existant roads, or for searches. It cruises at 80 MPH and charters for' $75 'per hour. For longer distances and when you are in a real hurry, our Hughes 500 turbine powered helicopter is the answer. It carries four passengers at 140 MPH cruise for $225 per hour.
Respectfully yours,
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164-81-1209 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Q DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
B , DB Cooper-4412LYMPIC
ELICOPTERS, INC.
BOEING FIELD SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98108 · 767-3055
CHARTER RATES
HUGHES 300
Two passengers (Passengers and cargo max.
BOEING FIELD SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98108 · 767-3055
CHARTER RATES
HUGHES 300
Two passengers (Passengers and cargo max. 550#) $75 per hour
Cruise speed - 80 MPH
Normal endurance - two hours
Reference chart for estimating times and charges:

Distance	Time	Per trip	leg	Round trip
20 Miles	15 Min.	$20	$40
40	30	40	80
60	45	60	120
80	1+00	80	160
100	1+15	100	200

HUGHES 500
Four passengers (Passengers and cargo max. 1000#) $225 per hour Cruise speed - 140 MPH
Normal endurance - two and one half hours
Reference chart for estimating times and charges:

Distance	Time	Per trip	leg	Round	trip
20 Miles	10 Min.
MPH
Normal endurance - two and one half hours
Reference chart for estimating times and charges:

Distance	Time	Per trip	leg	Round	trip
20 Miles	10 Min.	$40	$80
40	18	70	140
60	25	95	190
80	34	125	250
100	42	160	320
200	1+25	315	630

DB Cooper-44131015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington December 15, 1971
S.A. S
X- HELICOPTER what to up b6 b7C
Olympic Helicopters, Inc. Boeing Field Seattle, Washington 98108
Dear Sir:
I have received your communication of December 11, 1971, advising me of the cost of your services.
Your thoughtfulness in calling this matter to our attention is indeed appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special agent in Charge 
2 - Addressee 2 / Seattle (164-81) JEM/cjW (4) + 1
164-81-1210
DB Cooper-4414NRØ27
MILNES Special agent in Charge 
2 - Addressee 2 / Seattle (164-81) JEM/cjW (4) + 1
164-81-1210
DB Cooper-4414NRØ27 WA PLAIN 5:20 PM URGENT 12-15-71 LMR
TO PORTLAND
(164-41)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
IP
Sub: F
: 130
NORJAK. RE PORTLAND AIRTEL DECEMBER SIX SUBMITTING ENVELOPE, PRINTED MESSAGE AND CLIPPING. NO LATENT PRINTS DEVELOPED. CONFIMING. END BBAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1212
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DB Cooper-4416OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 501-154 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/15/71
Sub L
b6
b7C
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11/26/71.
Contact has been made with flying schools, air fields and sky-diving clubs in the Everett RA territory without developing any positive pertinent information.
JEC:bfr (2)
5010-100
B
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DB Cooper-4417Routing Slip 0-7 (Rev.
9 DEC 15 1971
1 SE JUAN TOP- FBI - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4417Routing Slip 0-7 (Rev. 2-12-71)
(Copies to Offices Checked) Indianapolis Jackson Philadelphia Bem Omaha Beirut Houston Oklahoma City TO LEGAT: Albuquerque Alexandria Anchorage Jacksonville Phoenix Bonn
TO: SAC: Albany Kansas City Pittsburgh Buenos Aires Atlanta Portland Caracas Baltimore Birmingham Boston Buffalo Sacramento St. Louis La Paz Butte Charlotte Knoxville Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Salt Lake City London Chicago Richmond Copenhagen Hong Kong
Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Salt Lake City London Chicago Richmond Copenhagen Hong Kong Memphis San Antonio Madrid Milwaukee Managua Cincinnati Miami San Diego San Francisco Mexico City Cleveland Minneapolis San Juan Ottawa Columbia Norfolk Dallas Newark New Haven Springfield Tel Aviv El Paso New York City Washington Field Quantico 12/9/71 Seattle Mobile Savannah Paris Denver Detroit Rome New Orleans Tampa Tokyo Honolulu
Date
RE: NORJACK
Retention For appropriate For information optional action Surep, by The enclosed is for your Information.
Tokyo Honolulu
Date
RE: NORJACK
Retention For appropriate For information optional action Surep, by The enclosed is for your Information. If used in a future report, conceal all
sources, paraphrase contents. Enclosed are corrected pages from report of SA dated
-
Remarks:
Attached are 20 copies each of glossy photographs of an artist's conception of the subject with and without glasses.
Plo fat 2 % la i n/A trestreturnto mmel
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DB Cooper-4418NR 010 SF PLAIN
11:32 PM NITEL 12/1571 FCO
TO :
SEATTLE
(164-81)
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
PORTLAND
(164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS
(164-73)
FROM:
SAM FRANCISCO
(164-220)
IP
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NORJAK.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TEL TO SAN FRANCISCO INSTANT DATE. b6
RE
INFORMANT. 7
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ADVISED INSTANT DATE TELEPHONE NUMBER AREA
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CODE FOUR ONE FIVE, NINE THREE FOUR - NINE EIGHT FIVE TWO ISSUED
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TO PUBLIC PAY PHONE BOOTH LOCATED AT GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT, ONE
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WILL BE IMMEDIATELY INTERVIEWED IF HE PHONES OR PERSONALLY CONTACTS ANY OFFICE WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION.
EIGHT FIVE TWO ISSUED
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TO PUBLIC PAY PHONE BOOTH LOCATED AT GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT, ONE
b7D
WILL BE IMMEDIATELY INTERVIEWED IF HE PHONES OR PERSONALLY CONTACTS ANY OFFICE WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION. UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
HOLD
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DB: Cooper-4419FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
December 15, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)

Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO	: SAC,	NEWARK (164-196)
FROM	: SAC,	$9
SEATTLE (164-81)	(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
witnesses at Seattle who advise
Photograph of	exhibited to
is not identical
with Unsub in	this matter.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
December 15, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)

Via	AIRTEL	AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO	: SAC,	NEWARK (164-196)
FROM	: SAC,	$9
SEATTLE (164-81)	(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
witnesses at Seattle who advise
Photograph of	exhibited to
is not identical
with Unsub in	this matter.
2 - Newark
2 - New York	(164-627)
2 - Norfolk	(164-41)
2 - WrO 2 - Seattle JSD: kdl	(164-169)
2 - Norfolk	(164-41)
2 - WrO 2 - Seattle JSD: kdl	(164-169)

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Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFEX 0: 1971-415J135
DB Cooper-4420OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1912 EDITION CSA FPMR (6) CFA) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - - Memorandum
TO
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
?
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Suspect
Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING, 12/4/71.
2
Seattle, × b6 b7C
Washington, phone his place of employment,
was contacted on 12/13/71, at
Seattle.
advised that he met the suspect in while both were incarcerated in
spent approximately with
in the County Jail and during this period of time
is originally from
area, and had
reportedly served Penitentiary from
and upon his release received
During this
in
spent approximately with
in the County Jail and during this period of time
is originally from
area, and had
reportedly served Penitentiary from
and upon his release received
During this period of time
also married (FNU) . At approximately
a girl from
this time the suspect
using the false name of
He
identity and was picked up in Police Department. was returned to and was subsequently apprehended by the Sheriff's Office. According to released the suspect. These events occurred During ten years in the TENURE 164-81-1217
when they determined his true Washington, by the
between
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8 DB Cooper-4421
FBI - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrol
THE
an
DATE: 12/15/71
b6 b7C
b6
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b6
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5010-100
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name at
not
(FNU), using his assumed is uncertain whether or charges were ever filed. He feels however, that Sheriff's Office has complete details.
feels that may have committed is intelligent, shrewd, used
this hijacking because
to hang around an airport, name unknown, near Washington, has many criminally inclined friends in the and is very experienced
feels that may have committed is intelligent, shrewd, used
this hijacking because
to hang around an airport, name unknown, near Washington, has many criminally inclined friends in the and is very experienced with
kdescribed
familiar with terrain as follows:
Name Build Age
Medium
Complexion
30-32 years Dark Dark brown
Hair Eyes Height
Brown
5'10"
It should be noted that was unable to
provide any information concerning ability and in fact does not know if jump.
parachuting
is trained to
LEADS
SEATTLE At
Washington
1. Will conduct criminal check at Wash- ington Police Department concerning and the names
2. If available, obtain suspect's photo.
At
Washington
Will obtain details of suspect's arrest by Sheriff's Office in and obtain photo if available.
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DB Cooper-4422SE 164-81
At
Washington
Will determine if
and determine his whereabouts on
11/24771.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-4423OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1502 FDITION GSA FPMR (1) CFA) 74-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Suspect
Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J.
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Suspect
Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING, 12/4/71.
Seattle,
Washington, phone his place of employment,
was contacted on 12/13/71, at
Seattle.
advised that he met the suspect in while both were incarcerated in
spent approximately with
in the County Jail and during this period of time
is originally from
area, and had
reportedly served Penitentiary from and upon his release received b6 b7C
During this period of time
also married
a girl from
:(FNU). At approximately"
this time the suspect
using the false name of
He
when they determined his true Washington, by the
between
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3010-100
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identity and was picked up in Police Department. was returned to and was subsequently apprehended by the Sheriff's Office. According to released the suspect.
was returned to and was subsequently apprehended by the Sheriff's Office. According to released the suspect. These events occurred During ten years in the TENURE 164-81-1217
DATE: 12/15/71
b6 b7CSE 164-81
name at not
(FNU), using his assumed is uncertain whether or charges were ever filed. He feels however, that Sheriff's Office has complete details.
feels that
this hijacking because
may have committed is intelligent, shrewd, used
to hang around an airport, name unknown, near Washington, has many criminally inclined friends in the and is very experienced with
described
familiar with terrain as follows :
Name
Build Age
Medium
Complexion
30-32 years Dark Dark brown
Hair Eyes Height
Brown
5'10"
It should be noted that was unable to parachuting is trained to
provide any information concerning ability and in fact does not know if jump.
LEADS
SEATTLE At
Washington
1. Will conduct criminal check at
Wash- ington Police Department concerning and the names
2. If available, obtain suspect's photo.
At
Washington
Will obtain details of suspect's arrest by Sheriff's Office in and obtain photo if available.
At
Washington
Will obtain details of suspect's arrest by Sheriff's Office in and obtain photo if available.
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DB Cooper-4425b6 b7C
SE 164-81
At
Washington
Will determine if
and determine his whereabouts on
11/24/71.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-4426
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WILL
195
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DB Cooper-4427 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFA) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
'SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 12/15/71
b6 b7C
Suspect
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Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING, 12/4/71.
Seattle,
b6
Washington, phone his place of employment,
was contacted on 12/13/71, at
b7C
Seattle.
advised that he met the suspect in while both were incarcerated in
b6 b7C
spent approximately with
in the County Jail and during this period of time
is originally from
area, and had
reportedly served Penitentiary from
and upon his release received b6 b7C
During this period of time
also married
a girl from
this time the suspect
:(FNU).
of time
is originally from
area, and had
reportedly served Penitentiary from
and upon his release received b6 b7C
During this period of time
also married
a girl from
this time the suspect
:(FNU). At approximately
using the false name of
tto
When they determined his true Washington, by the
was returned to and was subsequently apprehended Sheriff's Office. According to released the suspect. These events occurred During ten years in the TENURE 164-81-1217
Identity and was picked up in Police Department.
by the
between
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Plan
DU-Gooper-4428
x40-KHSE 164-81
name at
not
(FNU), using his assumed is uncertain whether or Charges were ever filed. He feels however, that Sheriff's Office has complete details.
feels that may have committed is intelligent, shrewd, used
this hijacking because
to hang around an airport, name unknown, near Washington, has many criminally inclined friends in the and is very experienced
fammipar with terrain as follows:
described
Name
Build
1
Medium
Age
Complexion Hair Eyes Height
30-32 years Dark Dark brown
Brown
because
to hang around an airport, name unknown, near Washington, has many criminally inclined friends in the and is very experienced
fammipar with terrain as follows:
described
Name
Build
1
Medium
Age
Complexion Hair Eyes Height
30-32 years Dark Dark brown
Brown
5'10"
It should be noted that was unable to provide any information concerning ability and in fact does not know if parachuting is trained to jump.
LEADS
SEATTLE At
Washington
1. Will conduct criminal check at Wash- ington Police Department concerning and the names
2. If available, obtain suspect's photo.
At
Washington
Will obtain details of suspect's arrest by Sheriff's Office in and obtain photo if available.
- 2 -
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:
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DB Cooper-4429SE 164-81
At
Washington
Will determine if
and determine his whereabouts on
11/24/71.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-4430
- 3 -FROM :SA
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 CCHTION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 301-156 "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO 'SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/15/71
SUBJECT:NORJAK
Suspect
Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING, 12/4/71.
Seattle,
Washington, phone his place of employment.
was contacted on 12/13/71, at
Seattle.
MANNING, 12/4/71.
Seattle,
Washington, phone his place of employment.
was contacted on 12/13/71, at
Seattle.
advised that he met the suspect in while both were incarcerated in
spent approximately in the County Jail and during this period of time
with
is originally from
area, and had
reportedly served Penitentiary fron and upon his release received
During this period of time
also married "( FNV) . At approximately
this time the suspect using the false name of
Me
identity and was picked up in Police Department.
when they determined his true Washington, by the
was returned to and was subsequently apprehended Sheriff's Office. According to released the suspect These events occurred During ten years in the TENURE
by the
between
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name at not
(FNU), using his assumed is uncertain whether or charges were ever filed.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanSE 164-81
name at not
(FNU), using his assumed is uncertain whether or charges were ever filed. He feels however, that Sheriff's Office has complete details.
feels that may have committed this hijacking because is intelligent, shrewd, used to hang around an airport, name unknown, near Washington, has many criminally inclined friends in the and is very experienced with
Familiar with terrain as follows:
described
Name
Build Age
Medium
Complexion Hair Eyes Height
30-32 years Dark Dark brown
Brown
5'10"
It should be noted that provide any information concerning ability and in fact does not know if jump.
was unable to parachuting is trained to
LEADS
SEATTLE At
Washington
1. Will conduct criminal check at
Wash- ington Police Department concerning and the names
2. If available, obtain suspect's photo.
At
Washington
Will obtain details of suspect's arrest by Sheriff's Office in and obtain photo if available.
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At
Washington
Will determine if
and determine his whereabouts on
11/24/71.
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At
Washington
Will determine if
and determine his whereabouts on
11/24/71.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-4433OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1042 EDITION CSA FPMA (11 CFA) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Los Angeles Nitel to Seattle and New Haven, 12/2/71.
RE:
On 12/9/71.
Clerk, U. S.
Post Office,
Washington, advised that P. O. Box
is assigned to a
Washington, and that P. O. Box
is assigned to Washington.
On 12/9/71,
advised that no one by the name of at this address and he is not acquainted with him. He stated that a letter for had been delivered to this address and it was returned to the Post Office. He stated he understood that the correct box number for is Box
resides
On 12/9/71,
P. O. Box Washington, advised that not reside here nor is he a relative of his.
does stated he
has but none have the same name, description or wife's name as is a former (It is noted that and can be considered a reliable source).
does stated he
has but none have the same name, description or wife's name as is a former (It is noted that and can be considered a reliable source).
On 12/10/71,
that a review of records indicates 45, had P. O. Box and left a forwarding address
Supra, advised Age 40-
She further stated that he lived at
and she believes that
also had 164-81-1218
this address.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZE MASSILED DEC º 5 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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On 12/10/71.
Washington, was employed
advised that
SSAN
His permanent address is shown as telephone
On 32/10/71
Washington, advised that he could furnish no information in addition to that given by He stated that he did not refer to any particular job and he assumes he returned to
On 12/13/71, Washington. advised she is
She stated she is managing
She stated that to her knowledge, not live there, but she added it is possible he lived with who does live here.
advised she is
She stated she is managing
She stated that to her knowledge, not live there, but she added it is possible he lived with who does live here. She stated that several address unknown, came by to
did 1
days ago a
Washington. She mentioned to recently lost his job
how and has returned
stated it is possible and may be that
was living with
On 12/13/71, Washington, advised that has returned to
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He stated that he had talked with
He stated that
was
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phone
He stated that
He stated that at the residence of Washington, tele- is enroute to be staving at this address, at this address.
or could be reached through
further advised that the is staving
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Washington.
LEAD
SEATTLE At
Washington
Will locate and interview
through and
establish whereabouts
telephone during pertinent period.
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DB Cooper-4436OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1047 EDITION GSA FPMA (a CAR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/15/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Los Angeles Nitel to Seattle and New Haven,
12/2/71.
0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/15/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Los Angeles Nitel to Seattle and New Haven,
12/2/71.
RE:
On 12/9/71,
Clerk, U. S.
Post Office,
Washington, advised that P. O. Box
is assigned to a
washington, and that P. O. Box is assigned to Washington.
On 12/9/71,
resides
advised that no one by the name of at this address and he is not acquainted with him. He stated that a letter for had been delivered to this address and it was returned to the Post Office. He stated he understood that the correct box number for is Box
On 12/9/71,
P. O. Box
Washington, advised that not reside here nor is he a relative of his. stated he
does
has but none have the same name, description or wife's name as is a former (It is noted that and can be considered a reliable source).
On 12/10/71,
Supra, advised Age 40-
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She further stated that he lived at
and she believes that also had
at this address.
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that a review of records indicates 45.
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that a review of records indicates 45. had P. O. Box and left a forwarding address
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DU Cooper-4437 SE 164-81
On 12/10/71.
Washington, was employed
advised that
SSAN
His permanent address is shown as
telephone
On 12/10/71.
Washington, advised that he could furnish no information in addition to that given by He 'stated that he did not refer to any particular job and he assumes he returned to
On 12/13/71, Washington. advised she is
She stated she is managing She stated that to her knowledge, not live there, but she added it is possible he lived with who does live here. She stated that several address unknown, came by to
did
days ago a
Washington. She mentioned to recently lost his job
how and has returned
stated it is possible and may be that was living with
is
On 12/13/71, Washington, advised that
has returned to
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DB Cooper-4438
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He stated that he had talked with
He stated that
was
he is in
He
how and has returned
stated it is possible and may be that was living with
is
On 12/13/71, Washington, advised that
has returned to
-2-
DB Cooper-4438
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He stated that he had talked with
He stated that
was
he is in
He stated that at the residence of Washington, tele- is enroute to be staying at this address, at this address.
phone
He stated that
or could be reached through
further advised that the is staving
Washington.
LEAD
SEATTLE At
Washington
Will locate and interview
telephone
through and
establish whereabouts during pertinent period.
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DB Cooper-4439
-3-OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
6010-108-09
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P.)
DATE: 12/13/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAC
On 12/13/71
Washington advised that after viewing the composite photo of the subject in this matter he feels the composite bears a marked resemblance to
He explained that on 11/1/71
form they stated they were
On their personnel Washington and the last where they
were The nearest relative was listed
telephone
Occupation of was listed
They listed an addressof
Washington.
11/1/71
form they stated they were
On their personnel Washington and the last where they
were The nearest relative was listed
telephone
Occupation of was listed
They listed an addressof
Washington.
The address is a small house neighborhood and was found to be vacant,
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No information was found to further identify RA area.
LEAD :
At Washington
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Conduct investigation to further identify and secure photograph if possible to be shown to witnesses.
(2) TJM/
Lead
164-81-1219
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12/13/71
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NOR.JAC
On 12/13/71
Washington advised that after viewing the composite photo of the subject in this matter he feels the composite bears a marked resemblance to
He explained that on 11/1/71
form they stated they were
On their personnel Washington and the last where they
The nearest relative was listed
telephone
Occupation of
was listed
They listed an addressof
Washington.
The address
is a small house neighborhood and was found to be vacant.
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No information was found to further identify RA area.
LEAD :
At
Washington
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Conduct investigation to further identify and secure photograph if possible
LEAD :
At
Washington
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Conduct investigation to further identify and secure photograph if possible to be shown to witnesses.
(2) TJM/
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0010-106-00
:
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164.81) (P)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM :
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAC
1
Information developed originally through Washington a jump school which previously Washington area. One name developed Washington re
operated in
through contact with
list of members of school revealed name (FNU)
Information now developed through Washington' reflects
SO 2
black hair and is
years of age.
presently employed by He is 5'10" tall and' has jet On 8/19/66 a report was made
to so that sky diving
In view of information re being experienced sky diver and meeting general physical description of hi-jacker in instant matter following lead is being set.
LEAD:
At Washington
Conduct appropriate investigation to determine if meets physical description of hi-jacker and if so ascertain his location night of 11/24/71.
LEAD:
At Washington
Conduct appropriate investigation to determine if meets physical description of hi-jacker and if so ascertain his location night of 11/24/71.
(2) TJM/
Leve
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MR DEC J' 1971
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12/14/71
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAC
Information developed originally through Washington
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operated in
a jump school which previously Washington area. One name developed Washington re
list of members of school revealed name (FNU)
Information now developed through Washington reflects
SO
presently employed by He is 5'10" tall and has jet On 8/19/66 a report was made
black hair and 18
years of age.
to so that sky diving
In view of information re being experienced sky diver and meeting general physical description of hi-jacker in instant matter following lead is being set.
LEAD :
At
Washington
if Conduct appropriate investigation to determine meets physical description of hi-jacker and if so ascertain his location night of 11/24/71.
LEAD :
At
Washington
if Conduct appropriate investigation to determine meets physical description of hi-jacker and if so ascertain his location night of 11/24/71.
(2) TJM/
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 -MAY 1002 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
0010-108-49
1
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAC
On 12/13/71
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that a
Washington advised that he has received information who works out
of the
branch of the company returned to work on
1971 after He is an ex paratrooperand has done
and is familiar with the area which has been searched as a jump area for the hi-jacker. He advised he is close indescription to the hi-jacker.
LEAD :
Seattle
At
Washington
Exhibit composite photo to determine if resembles same and conduct indicated investigation re his location if composite resemblance is found.
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DATE: 12/14/71
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12/14/71
SA THOMAS J.
(2) TJM/
DATE: 12/14/71
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DB Cooper-4444SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/14/71
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAC
On 12/13/71 Washington advised that he has received information who works out
"
of
1971 after
branch of the company returned to work on He is an ex paratrooperand has done
and is familiar with the area which has been searched as a jump area for the hi-jacker. He advised he is close indescription to the hi-jacker.
LEAD :
Seattle
At
Washington
Exhibit composite photo to determine if resembles same and conduct indicated investigation re his location if composite resemblance is found.
(2) TJM/
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0010-106-03
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (184-61) (P)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NOR JAC
Re Memo of SA
Memo of SA
12/9/71 12/6/71
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Attached to this memorandum is a recent photograph of ANTHONY (TONY) FERNANDEZ per instructions in referenced memo dated 12/6/71.
MANNING
SUBJECT:
NOR JAC
Re Memo of SA
Memo of SA
12/9/71 12/6/71
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Attached to this memorandum is a recent photograph of ANTHONY (TONY) FERNANDEZ per instructions in referenced memo dated 12/6/71. This photo was obtained from the morgue of the Longview Daily News and is the only photo available at that location. It was furnished by the City Editor and he requested that it be returned to him upon completion of use by the FBI.
It is requested that before this photograph is shown to witnesses that it be copies and returned upon this copying to the writer in orderthat it may be expeditiously returned to the donor.
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12/14/71
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NOR JAC
Re Memo of SA Memo of SA
12/9/71 12/6/71
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Attached to this memorandum is a recent photograph of ANTHONY (TONY) FERNANDEZ per instructions in referenced memo dated 12/6/71. This photo was obtained from the morgue of the Longview Daily News and is the only photo available at that location. It was furnished by the City Editor and he requested that it be returned to him upon completion of use by the FBI.
It was furnished by the City Editor and he requested that it be returned to him upon completion of use by the FBI.
It is requested that before this photograph is shown to witnesses that it be copies and returned upon this copying to the writer in orderthat it may be expeditiously returned to the donor. .
(2) Attachment 1
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DB Cooper-4447NR 09 SC PLAIN
2:08 PM URGENT 12/15/7! VLS
SEATTLE (164-81) KANSAS CITY PORTLAND LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST. RE SUSPECT
RECORDS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
CALIFORNIA, REVIEWED DECEMBER FIFTEEN, INSTANT, DISCLOSE SUSPECT
RECEIVED
SENTENCED
PAROLED
RETURNED AS PAROLE VIOLATORWITH ADDITIONAL
AND DISCHARGED FROM PAROLE,
LATEST RESIDENCE ON PAROLE .
END PAGE ONE
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DEC 1 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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PAGE TWO
CALIFORNIA, WITH PRIOR ADDRESS OF
LAST EMPLOYMENT SHOWN WAS
CALIFORNIA.
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DEC 1 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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PAGE TWO
CALIFORNIA, WITH PRIOR ADDRESS OF
LAST EMPLOYMENT SHOWN WAS
CALIFORNIA.
RELATIVES IDENTIFIED IN ADDITION TO
IDENTIFIED
IN RETEL ARE
CALIFORNIA.
SUSPECT HAS CII NUMBER
AND SSAN
KANSAS CITY ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
LOS ANGELES WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW CALIFORNIA.
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SACRAMENTO WILL OBRAIN PHOTOGRAPHS AT CII, SACRAMENTO, AND FORWARD TO INTERESTED OFFICES. P. ARMED AND DANGEROUS END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4450AR 003 PD PLAIN 4:28 PM URGENT 12-15-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) NEWARK (164-196) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2P
Suar 203
NOR JAK
SUSPECT : JOHN EMIL: LIST OREGON, FORWARDED TO EDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY EXAMINER, NEWSPAPER, LAKEVIEW, OREGON, PICTURE OF SUSPECT WITH OPINION HE RESEMBLES ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB.
LIST IS SUBJECT IN UFAP - MURDER CASE, 00: NEWARK, FILE EIGHT EIGHT DASH EIGHT FOUR SIX EIGHT, AND IS DESCRIBED AS DOB SEPTEMBER SEVENTEEN TWENTYFIVE, SIX FEET, ONE EIGHTY POUNDS, STRAIGHT BLACK GRAYING HAIR, FAIR COMPLEXION,
LIST IS SUBJECT IN UFAP - MURDER CASE, 00: NEWARK, FILE EIGHT EIGHT DASH EIGHT FOUR SIX EIGHT, AND IS DESCRIBED AS DOB SEPTEMBER SEVENTEEN TWENTYFIVE, SIX FEET, ONE EIGHTY POUNDS, STRAIGHT BLACK GRAYING HAIR, FAIR COMPLEXION, WEARS GLASSES, COLOR EYES NOT GIVEN. HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS IS UNKNOWN. END PAGE ONE
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NEWARK REQUESTED TO FURNISH SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS COLOR OF SUSPECT'S EYES AND FURNISH SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS PICTURE OF SUSPECT TO DISPLAY TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES.
PORTLAND WILL DISPLAY SUSPECT'S PICTURE TO WITNESSES.
AIRMAIL COPY TO NEWARK, FILE EIGHT EIGHT DASH EIGHT FOUR SIX EIGHT .. PENDING. END
DB Cooper-4452SUB- 0
AR 006 PD'PLAIN 6;52 PM URGENT 12-15-71 AJW TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NORJAK
DAILY SUMMARY. PORTLAND CONTINUES COVERING LEADS INVOLVING ELIMINATION OF SUSPECTS. NO SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS CURRENTLY EXIST. - P- END
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- P- END
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PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM NEWARK (164-196)
Sub- 203
NORJAK SUSPECT: JOHN EMIL LIST.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO NEWARK, SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS, DECEMBER FIFTEEN, LAST.
NEW JERSEY DRIVER'S LICENSE REVEALS LIST'S EYE COLOR AS BROWN. PHOTOS OF LIST SENT TO RECEIVING OFFICES BY PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS. END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1226.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED/2/2-FILER 0 DEC 1 6 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
WIRD
DB Cooper-4454MR.008 PG PLAIN 1035 PM URGENT 12-15-71 CAK
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
CHICAGO (164-297)
SEATTLE (164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73
FROM PITTSBURGH (164-93)
DETROIT (164-115)
ST. LOUIS (164-63) PORTLAND.
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RE
SUSPECT; -
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INFORMANT.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO BUREAU, ET AL, DECEMBER FOURTEEN LAST AND CHICAGO TELETYPE TO BUREAU, ET AL, DECEMBER FOURTEEN LAST.
RECORDS, STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION,
(SCI)
INMATE NUMBER
SHOW ADMITTED
SENTENCED
RELEASED
RECEIVED AS
INMATE NUMBER
SENTENCED
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END.
RECORDS, STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION,
(SCI)
INMATE NUMBER
SHOW ADMITTED
SENTENCED
RELEASED
RECEIVED AS
INMATE NUMBER
SENTENCED
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CPAGE TWO
RELEASED
FILES INDICATE
WHITE MALE, DATE OF BIRTH
FBI NUMBER
RELEASE PHOTO OF
BEING FORWARDED AMSD.
DESCRIBED WHITE MALE, DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
FIVE FEET
ELEVEN AND ONE HALF INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FORTY - ONE HUNDRED BROWN EYES
SEVENTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, 7498,-3
COMPLEXION, SLENDER BUILD,
FBI NUMBER
ARRESTED PITTSBURGH BUREAU OF POLICE
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CHARGES DISMISSED
DESCRIBED FILES OF PITTSBURGH POLICE DEPARTMENT AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, BROWN HAIR,
EYES, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, END PAGE TWO
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PAGE THREE
COMPLEXION, SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER
PRESENTLY
PITTSBURGH, AND IS
INVESTIGATION AT
HAS FAILED TO
DEVELOPE WHETHER IMMEDIATELY CONTACT
EFFORTS TO
CONTINUING.
PITTSBURGH BUREAU OF POLICE PHOTO OF
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPT OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
PITTSBURGH, AND IS
INVESTIGATION AT
HAS FAILED TO
DEVELOPE WHETHER IMMEDIATELY CONTACT
EFFORTS TO
CONTINUING.
PITTSBURGH BUREAU OF POLICE PHOTO OF
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPT OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT. THIS
PHOTO WILL BE FORWARDED BY TELECOPIER AND AMSD AIRTEL.
ST. LOUIS IMMEDIATELY REVIEW CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
END HOLD
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLRXX
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DB Cooper-4457FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 12/1/71
On November 25, 1971, Special Agent (SA) handed a brown manila envelope containing a film canister to United Airlines Captain of
Virginia. Captain
telephone number is Captain
was the flight captain on United Airlines Flight which departed from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1:05 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, and arrived at Friendship Airport at ten minutes after 10:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Captain was advised of the writer's identity and the general nature of the package which was handed to him. He was also advised that there would be another special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on hand to meet his flight when it arrived at Friendship Airport and to relieve him of the package which
also advised that there would be another special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on hand to meet his flight when it arrived at Friendship Airport and to relieve him of the package which was handed to him by the writer.
The film canister which was handed to, Captain contained a microfilm upon which was recorded the serial numbers of all the bills which were given to the hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight #305, which was hijacked out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. The film canister was obtained from Seattle-First National Bank, Main Branch, Seattle, Washington, on November 25, 1971.
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11/25/71 Interviewed on	Seattle, Washington	SE 164-81-1229 Fite #
PinSA	mlc Date dictated	12/1/71

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This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the F81. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agencys il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-4460IR 005 PD PLAIN 6:19 PM NITEL 12-14-71 AJW
TO :
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
2P 
NORJAK b6 b7C
DB Cooper-4460IR 005 PD PLAIN 6:19 PM NITEL 12-14-71 AJW
TO :
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
2P 
NORJAK b6 b7C
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO PORTLAND DATED DECEMBER 'THIRTEEN, SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYONE, SUSPECT
INTER- VIEWED AT
OREGON, BY OFFICER SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
ADVISED THAT THE SUSPECT, BORN LOOKS HIS AGE AND COULD NOT BE IDENTICAL WITH THE HIJACKER.
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR
BY OFFICER
SHERIFF'S
OFFICE, ARREST NUMBER
END OF PAGE ONE
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164-81-1231
BLANCHED ______ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MA FILED DEC 104 1971 FUI - SEATTLE 1015
3
DB Cooper-4463PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
ALSO STATES THAT SUSPECT DEFINITELY DOES NOT FIT DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER.
IS DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE , AGE
SIX FOOT
ONE INCH, ONE
POUNDS,
EYES, SHORT BROWN HAIR,
ADDRESS
OREGON, OCCU-
PATION
(P)
END
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DB Cooper-4464NR 014 LV PLAIN 8:56 PM NITEL 12-15-71 SH
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
PHILADELPHIA
(164-133)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60)
(P)
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Elim
NORJAK
REBUTELCALL TO LAS VEGAS, DEC.
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DB Cooper-4464NR 014 LV PLAIN 8:56 PM NITEL 12-15-71 SH
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
PHILADELPHIA
(164-133)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60)
(P)
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Elim
NORJAK
REBUTELCALL TO LAS VEGAS, DEC. FOURTEEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT:
INVESTIGATION REFLECTS
NEVADA, WAS EMPLOYED AS NEVADA, AND WORKED SIX THIRTY AM TO TWO THIRTY PM, NOV. TWENTYTHREE LAST: WAS OFF NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST, AND WORKED TWO THIRTY PM TO TEN THIRTY PM, NOV. TWENTYFIVE LAST.
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CURRENTLY RESIDES AT ABOVE ADDRESS
SEVENTYONE. THEY MOVED INTO
END PAGE ONE
ry
164-81-1232-
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED ____ FILED. DEC 1 5 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4465PAGE TWO
FROM TALK AND ACTIONS,
SHE WAS 56 b7C
IN DAILY CONTACT WITH THEM AND AT. NO TIME DID THEY HAVE ANY LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY. IS POSITIVE
BETWEEN TWO PM AND FOUR PM, NOV.
TWENTYFOUR LAST. ALSO WAS
ABOUT FIVE
THIRTY PM, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST, WHEN
PREPARE TURKEY FOR THANKSGIVING.
ROOMER,
ADVISED REASONABLY SURE HE TALKED TO
BETWEEN NINE b6 b7C
PM AND TEN PM, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST.
NEVADA, ADVISED
SHE IS POSITIVE SHE SAW AND TALKED TO
PERIODICALLY
HE WAS DOING THIS ON HIS DAY OFF FROM
WORK.
NEVADA, ADVISED
SHE IS POSITIVE SHE SAW AND TALKED TO
PERIODICALLY
HE WAS DOING THIS ON HIS DAY OFF FROM
WORK. HE HAD
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4466PAGE THREE
WAS INTERVIEWED AT RESIDENCE, DEC. FOURTEEN LAST, AND FROM OBSERVATION AND IDENT CARDS DETERMINED TO BE A WHITE MALE, BORN FIVE FEET NINE INCHES; ONE HUNDRED NINETY LBS .; MEDIUM-HUSKY BUILD; BROWN HAIR;
COMPLEXION; NOTICEABLE AGE LINES FROM BASE OF NOSE TO CORNERS OF MOUTH, NOSE SLIGHTLY CROOKED SSN
STATES
TO DATE.
WORKED FOR
WHEN RESIGNED;
END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-4467PAGE FOUR
INTERVIEWED AND STATED SAW
LATE AFTERNOON
AND EVENING, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST, SPECIFICALLY RECALLS TALKING TO HIM ABOUT
ALSO VERIFIED INFORMATION RE.
STATED IN JOKING MANNER, THAT EVERYONE BACK
THOUGHT DID HIJAKING AND TO WATCH THE TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS.
DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE SIMILAR WITH FACIAL DRAWING OF UNSUB. FROM ALL ABOVE, CONSIDERED ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
DCA FBI SE CLR .
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DB Cooper-4468 b6 b7C
IR 025 LA PLAIN 750 PM URGENT 12-15-71 VLB
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
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DB Cooper-4468 b6 b7C
IR 025 LA PLAIN 750 PM URGENT 12-15-71 VLB
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
NORJAK
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RE SUSPECT :
THIS DATE, LI. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. PD, ADVISED A b6 b7C
REQUESTING, IDENTITY BE CONCEALED, FURNISHED
FOLLOWING INFO :
A FORMER PILOT FOR
HAS HAD PILOT'S LICENSE REVOKED FOR UNKNOWN REASON.
HAS BEEN BITTER
HE
WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED FOR
EXCELLENT NAVIGATOR AND ALSO SKY DIVER WHO HAS SERVED TIME U. S. PENITENTIARY;
LAST SEEN BY LI.
WHERE
TO USE OF MORTICIANS WAX FOR ৳7D
FACIAL MAKEUP AS PART OF COSTUME FOR PARTY.
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END PAGE ONE
B
164-81-12331
SEARCHEDINDEXED7 SERIALIZED MA FED 1 DEC 15 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4469PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
RESIDING
PHONE
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HE WAS LIVING WITH
APPEARS IDENTICAL TO SUBJECT OF CASE CAPTIONED
AKA
- ITSMV, LA FILE
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IN
INTERVIEWED BY BUAGENTS IN
AND ADMITTED CONSPIRING WITH
CASE CAPTIONED
FUGITIVE; UFAP - BURGLARY,
LA FILE
REVEALS
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ASSOCIATE OF
IN ABOVE ITSMV MATTER AND WHEN ARRESTED IN 1
THIS FILE
CONTAINS
PHOTO OF
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4470 PAGE THREE
LA 164-497
DESCRIBED
UFAP - BURGLARY,
LA FILE
REVEALS
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ASSOCIATE OF
IN ABOVE ITSMV MATTER AND WHEN ARRESTED IN 1
THIS FILE
CONTAINS
PHOTO OF
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-4470 PAGE THREE
LA 164-497
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN, BORN
FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, EYES,
OKLAHOMA CITY AT
OKLAHOMA: ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH
WHEREABOUTS OF
ON NOV. TWENTY FOUR LAST THROUGH LAST KNOWN
ADDRESSES OF
IF NECESSARY, ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
ALLEGEDLY
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END DCA
FBI SE CLR
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DB Cooper-447IR 004 SF PLAIN 5:15 PM URGENT 12/15/71 MCC TO HONOLULU --- VIA WASH --- SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 2P
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST. RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION HONOLULU, RETEL ADVISED INFORMATION RECEIVED BY SEATTLE OFFICE, RESEMBLED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB, IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING. ACCORDING TO MR. EARL COSSEY, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, HE RECEIVED POSTCARD FROM POSTMARKED NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST. THIS POST CARD WAS SENT FROM HAWAII AND IN IT SAID HE HAD ARRIVED IN HAWAII ON NOVEMBER TWENTYONE LAST AND WAS TO RETURN TO NOVEMBER
THIS POST CARD WAS SENT FROM HAWAII AND IN IT SAID HE HAD ARRIVED IN HAWAII ON NOVEMBER TWENTYONE LAST AND WAS TO RETURN TO NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST. EMPLOYED AS
HOME RESIDENCE
CALIFORNIA, INTERVIEWED
INSTANT DATE, ADVISED HE AND WIFE ON VACATION IN HONOLULU, HAWAII DURING PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTY LAST, RETURNING TO NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST. AND WIFE REGISTERED AT
END PAGE ONE
B
164-81-1234
SEARCHED ___... INDEXED SERIALIZE612 FILED
DEC 15 1971 FRL- SEATTLE
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HOTEL, HONOLULU, HAWAII, DURING ABOVE PERIOD. ADVISED HE HAS PARACHUTE JUMPS 
THROUGH AFFILIATION WITH CLAIMS NO FLYING EXPERIENCE. b6 b7C DESCRIBED . AS WMA, BORN
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE POUNDS, BLACK HAIR (GRAYING), BROWN EYES, WEARS LONG SIDEBURNS COMPLEXION. SLIGHTLY RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB. .
HONOLULU CONFIRM REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL PRESENCE AT HOTEL DURING PERTINENT PERIOD IN ORDER THAT HE MAY
b6 b7C BE LOGICALLY ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT.
HONOLULU CONFIRM REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL PRESENCE AT HOTEL DURING PERTINENT PERIOD IN ORDER THAT HE MAY
b6 b7C BE LOGICALLY ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-4473-
AR 004 .SF PLAIN
5:15 PM URGENT 12/15/71 MCC
TO
HONOLULU .--- VIA WASH ---
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
2P
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST. RE SUSPECT
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FOR INFORMATION HONOLULU, RETEL ADVISED INFORMATION RECEIVED BY SEATTLE OFFICE, RESEMBLED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB, IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING. ACCORDING . TO MR. EARL COSSEY, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, HE RECEIVED POSTCARD FROM POSTMARKED NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST. THIS POST CARD WAS SENT FROM HAWAII AND IN IT SAID HE HAD ARRIVED IN HAWAII ON NOVEMBER TWENTYONE LAST
AND WAS TO RETURN TO NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST.
b6 b7C 1 EMPLOYED AS
HOME RESIDENCE
CALIFORNIA, INTERVIEWED
INSTANT DATE, ADVISED HE AND WIFE ON VACATION IN HONOLULU, HAWAII DURING PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTY LAST, RETURNING TO NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST.
b6 b7C 1 EMPLOYED AS
HOME RESIDENCE
CALIFORNIA, INTERVIEWED
INSTANT DATE, ADVISED HE AND WIFE ON VACATION IN HONOLULU, HAWAII DURING PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTY LAST, RETURNING TO NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST. AND WIFE REGISTERED AT
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1234
SEARCHED INDEX SERVITHEOLIA FILED. DEC 15 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4474PAGE TWO
HOTEL, HONOLULU, HAWAII, DURING ABOVE PERIOD. ADVISED HE HAS
PARACHUTE JUMPS THROUGH AFFILIATION WITH
b6 b7C DESCRIBED AS WMA, BORN
CLAIMS NO FLYING EXPERIENCE. 
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE POUNDS, BLACK HAIR (GRAYING), BROWN EYES, WEARS LONG SIDEBURNS COMPLEXION. SLIGHTLY RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB. HONOLULU CONFIRM REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL PRESENCE AT HOTEL DURING PERTINENT PERIOD IN ORDER THAT HE MAY BE LOGICALLY ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT. 
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END DCA FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-4475
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
EL PASO
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
4P
NORJAK
RE
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPES DEC.
SE CLR
DB Cooper-4475
b6 b7CIRØDI DN PLAIN 6:06 PM NITEL 12-15-71 JSG
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
EL PASO
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
4P
NORJAK
RE
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPES DEC. THIRTEEN AND FOURTEEN, LAST. SEARCH OF LOGICAL PUBLIC SOURCE RECORDS AT DENVER, COLO., FAILS TO LOCATE ANY RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH DENVER INDICES SHOW IDENTICAL WITH CASE CAPTIONED
CGR - ISSUING FRAUDULENT CHECKS, "00: b6 b7C
ALBUQUERQUE, A APPARENTLY RESIDED
CASE AT WHICH TIME
DENVER, AND
HAD BEEN A
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1235
SEARCHED ______ INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED
m DEC 105 1971 FBI - SEATTLE' 85
DB Cooper-4476
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b6 b7CPAGE TWO
DN 164-98
APPARENTLY CASHED INSUFFICIENT FUNDS CHECKS AT
ACCORDING TO RECORDS OF OSI,
SERIAL NUMBER
WAS DISCHARGED FROM ALL COMMISSIONS IN
DENVER FILE SHOWS THAT USA, ALBUQUERQUE, DECLINED PROSECUTION ON
NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTIGATION AT
UNPRODUCTIVE. RECORDS, DENVER PD, SHOW THAT INTO DENVER COUNTY JAIL ON
WAS BOOKED
ON
HOLD FOR
AND RECORD CONTAINS NOTATION
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-4477 PAGE THREE
DN 164-98
SENTENCED TO
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NO FBI NUMBER SHOWN AND NO INDICATION OF PENAL
INSTITUTION TO WHICH SENTENCED.
DENVER COUNTY JAIL ON
WAS BOOKED
ON
HOLD FOR
AND RECORD CONTAINS NOTATION
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-4477 PAGE THREE
DN 164-98
SENTENCED TO
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NO FBI NUMBER SHOWN AND NO INDICATION OF PENAL
INSTITUTION TO WHICH SENTENCED.
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INQUIRY OF POSTAL INSPECTORS, DENVER, LOCATES NO FILE
FOR
INQUIRY OF USM, DENVER, REFLECTS THAT
SENTENCED
TO
CHARGES COMMENCING b6 b7C
AT FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE,
FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF EL PASO,
WAS FURNISHED
TO MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE AS SUSPECT BY
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DEALINGS
HIGHLY SUSPECT.
PREVIOUSLY
ARRESTED AND CONFINED FOR
HAS FLYING
BACKGROUND,
CURRENTLY
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-4478PAGE FOUR
DN 164-98
DESCRIBED AS
WMA, BORN
SIX FEET ONE b6
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EL PASO AT TEXAS, REVIEW PENAL FILE ON FOR ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
MINNEAPOLIS SPECIFICALLY REQUEST THAT CURRENT PHOTO OF
BE OBTAINED, FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
TO BE SUBJECT; HOWEVER, PHOTO IS ENLARGED SNAPSHOT TAKEN IN
EL PASO AT TEXAS, REVIEW PENAL FILE ON FOR ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
MINNEAPOLIS SPECIFICALLY REQUEST THAT CURRENT PHOTO OF
BE OBTAINED, FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. P.
b6 b7C END. HOLD DCA FBI SE
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DB Cooper-4479IR 007 PD PLAIN 6:53 PM NITEL 12-15-71 AJW TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
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NORJAK. WITNESS:
SUSPECT : b6 b7C
WASHINGTON.
WHO RESIDES
COLUMBIA RIVER ADJACENT TO THE PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT UPON RECEIVING HER TELEPHONE BILL A LONG DISTANCE CALL WAS CHARGED TO HER ACCOUNT ON NOVEMBER NINE SEVENTY ONE TO
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WASHINGTON.
BOTH STATE
THEY DID NOT MAKE THIS CALL. TELEPHONE COMPANY ADVISED ABOVE NUMBER LISTED TO
WASHINGTON.
THOUGHT THAT HIJACKER POSSIBLY WAS CASING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BROKE INTO THEIR HOUSE, AND CALLED THE ABOVE NUMBER WHILE NO ONE WAS IN THE RESIDENCE. SEATTLE AT WASHT NG TON. IDENTIFY b6 b7C TELEPHONE NUMBER END
Leck M
164-81-1236
SEARCHED ______ INDEXED SERIALIZED /12 FILED DEC TS 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
S
DB Cooper-4480
b6 b7CNR 007 PD PLAIN 6:53 PM NITEL 12-15-71 AJW TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P.
M
164-81-1236
SEARCHED ______ INDEXED SERIALIZED /12 FILED DEC TS 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
S
DB Cooper-4480
b6 b7CNR 007 PD PLAIN 6:53 PM NITEL 12-15-71 AJW TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P.
SUSPECT : b6 b7C
NORJAK. WITNESS:
WASHINGTON.
WHO RESIDES
COLUMBIA RIVER ADJACENT TO THE PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT UPON RECEIVING HER TELEPHONE BILL A LONG DISTANCE CALL WAS CHARGED TO HER ACCOUNT ON NOVEMBER NINE SEVENTY ONE TO
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WASHINGTON.
BOTH STATE
THEY DID NOT MAKE THIS CALL. TELEPHONE COMPANY ADVISED
ABOVE NUMBER LISTED TO
WASHINGTON.
THOUGHT THAT HIJACKER POSSIBLY WAS CASING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BROKE INTO THEIR HOUSE, AND CALLED
THE ABOVE NUMBER WHILE NO ONE WAS IN THE RESIDENCE.
SEATTLE AT
WASHINGTON. IDENTIFY
TELEPHONE NUMBER
END
164-81-1236
SEARCHEO ........... INDEXED SERIALIZER ML FILES D DEC 1 5 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-4481
b6 b7CMAR006 OC PLAIN
651 PM 12-15-71 NITEL CWW
TO

ALBUQUERQUE	(149-131)
PORTLAND	(164-41)
SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY	(164-56)

-P- 2P
NORJACK
RE
AKA
RE
149-131)
PORTLAND	(164-41)
SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY	(164-56)

-P- 2P
NORJACK
RE
AKA
RE OKLAHOMA CITY TEL TO ALBUQUERQUE, DECEMBER NINE, LAST, ALBUQUERQUE TEL TO OKLAHOMA CITY, DECEMBER TEN, LAST, SPRINGFIELD TEL TO OKLAHOMA CITY DECEMBER TEN, LAST.
ABOVE REFERENCED OKLAHOMA CITY TEL STATES
IN
THIS SHOULD READ
ON DECEMBER FIFTEEN INSTANT, THE SAME CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE AS IN RE OKLAHOMA CITY, TEL ADVISED
DURING THANKSGIVING
WEEK, LAST. SOURCE COULD NOT OBTAIN PHOTO OF
ADVISED
AND REQUESTED
NOT BE BE CONTACTED.
. ON DECEMBER FIFTEEN, INSTANT,
ADVISED 
HAD
NOVEMBER NINETEEN, LAST, IN 
AND
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1232
NACHHED INDEXTO
DEC 10 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4482
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6
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BOC 164-56
PAGE TWO
NOVEMBER TWENTYFIRST THROUGH b7C
b6
TWENTYSEVEN, LAST, DATES NOT RECORDED. ACCOMPANIED BY ৳7D
OTHER EFFORTS TO VERIFY ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES OF
NEGATIVE. b6 b7C
RE ALBUQUERQUE TEL QUOTED
NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE, LAST, FOR
b6 b7C
RE, SPRINGFIELD TEL REVEALED NOVEMBER SEVENTEEN, LAST.
b6 b7C
RE ALBUQUERQUE TEL QUOTED
NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE, LAST, FOR
b6 b7C
RE, SPRINGFIELD TEL REVEALED NOVEMBER SEVENTEEN, LAST. ALBUQUERQUE, RE-INTERVIEW RE DISCREPANCIES, OBTAIN
b6 VEHICLE INFORMATION AND TAKE PHOTO, IF NOT ALREADY DONE. END.
DCA
FBI SE CLR
b7C
DB Cooper-4483ARØ03 MP PLAIN 444PM URGENT 12-15-71 MAW
TO
WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM. MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 1P
b6
b7C b7D
Infl.
NORJAK.
X-SOURCE
NWA,' MINNEAPOLIS,
MINNESOTA, ADVISED ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN LAST HE RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM
WASHINGTON, DC PHONE NUMBER
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b7C
HOME PHONE /
b7D
AREA CODE
ADVISED HE RECENTLY CONTACTED SPECIAL
AGENE OF FBI
WDC, AND ADVISED OF IDENTITY OF HE CONSIDERS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN
CONNECTION WITH HIJACKING, AS THIS SUSPECT APPEARS IDENTICAL
TU ARTIST'S CONCEPTION PUBLISHED BY NEWS MEDIA.
WFO ADVISE MINNEAPOLIS AND SEATTLE RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION CONCERNING THIS SUSPECT.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
P. END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
B
164-81-1238
SEARCHED ==- INDEXED. SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC 1G 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1/10
DB Cooper-4484IR 003 PD PLAIN 6: 17 PM URGENT 12-14-71 AJW
1
SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC 1G 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1/10
DB Cooper-4484IR 003 PD PLAIN 6: 17 PM URGENT 12-14-71 AJW
1

TO :	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	PORTLAND (164-41)	IP

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NORJAK
Elim
RE PD NITEL TO'SE AND LA DECEMBER ELEVEN SEVENTYONE, AND SE NITEL TO P.D DECEMBER THIRTEEN SEVENTYONE. b6 b7C
SUSPECT :
- WAS ELIMINATED ON BASIS OF COLOR OF HAIR, COLOR OF EYES, AGE AND HEIGHT. IS IS NOTED PORTLAND WITNESS b6
b7C
PUIS UNSUB AT SIX FEET ONE INCH PLUS AND HE OBSERVED HIM WHILE HE WAS STANDING.
END
164-81-1239
SEARCHED ......... INDEXED SERIALIZED 102 FILES 13 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 102
DB Cooper-4485
4 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI FOITION CSA FPMR (A CFR) XX-116 UNITED STATES GOV
NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by Editor of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
STATES GOV
NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is information furnished by Editor of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
JSD : klb
****-****
164-81-1240
SEARCHED INDEXED ISTARTED MAR FILED DEC 1 41971 FBI-SCAIILE
z
1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4486The artist's composite drawing of the man suspected of hijacking the Northwest Airlines jet, strongly resembles the following person.
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DB Cooper-4487 IR0011 CE PLAIN 5:34 PM NITEL 12-15-71 DAM TO: SEATTLE 164-181 AND BOSTON 164-153 FROM: CHARLOTTE 164-101
b6 b7C
NORJAK
1.
RE :
b6 b7C
SSAN
N.C., AND
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NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. UPON INTERVIEW, HE ADVISED HE WAS FORMERLY
SURNAME
UNFAMILIAR.TO HIM.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1241
DEC 15 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
20
B Cooper-4488ÆRØOS AL PLAIN 8:55 PM NITEL 12-15-71 LVV TO DIRECTOR (164-211)
SEATTLE (164-81) 1
FROM ALBANY (164-47) 2P
Elim
NORJAK
RE NEW HAVEN AIRTEL TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER TEN LAST.
MENTIONED IN REFERENCED NEW HAVEN
b6 b7C AIRTEL.
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1241
DEC 15 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
20
B Cooper-4488ÆRØOS AL PLAIN 8:55 PM NITEL 12-15-71 LVV TO DIRECTOR (164-211)
SEATTLE (164-81) 1
FROM ALBANY (164-47) 2P
Elim
NORJAK
RE NEW HAVEN AIRTEL TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER TEN LAST.
MENTIONED IN REFERENCED NEW HAVEN
b6 b7C AIRTEL.
ON THIS DATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL . FACILITIES, INTERSTATE DIVISION, ALBANY, NEW YORK,' ADVISED THAT THEIR RECORDS AS OF OCTOBER, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, .
1
SHOW
DATE OF BIRTH
AS BEING INCARCERATED IN NEW YORK.
ON THIS DATE, CLERK,
NEW YORK, ADVISED THAT
IS PRESENTLY INCARCERATED THERE AND HAS BEEN SINCE
WHEN HE WAS TRANSFERRED FROM
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1242
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PAGE TWO
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. FURTHER ADVISED THAT
IS NOT SCHEDULED. TO UNTIL NOVEMBER OF NINETEEN SEVENTYTWO. ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT.
MAIL COPY SENT TO. NEW HAVEN. -P- END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4490IR 007 LA PLAIN 631PM NITEL 12-15-71 CXF TO SEATTLE (164-81) SACRAMENTO (164-59) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
1 b6 b7C
NORJAK
Elin
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES, DATED DECEMBER TEN LAST.
-P- END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4490IR 007 LA PLAIN 631PM NITEL 12-15-71 CXF TO SEATTLE (164-81) SACRAMENTO (164-59) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
1 b6 b7C
NORJAK
Elin
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES, DATED DECEMBER TEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT
WIFE
b6 b7C INTERVIEWED AT
CALIFORNIA, AND ADVISED WITH CAPTIONED SUSPECT SHOPPING MOST OF DAY NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST. SHE STATES HUSBAND CASHED CHECK AT LOCAL BANK THAT DATE.
INSTANT DATE
SECURITY
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PACIFIC BANK,
ADVISED
AT BANK ABOUT NOON
NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST AWD EXHIBITED CHECK
BEARING SUSPECT'S SIGNATURE CASHED BY
ON NOVEMBER
TWENTY-FOUR LAST. SACRAMENTO DISCONTINUE.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS, -P- END
RECD. 2 TELS
DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-1243
SEARCHED .......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED MAS FILED 1 DEC 1@ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4491 NRO04 DL PLAIN 617 PM NITEL 12-13-71 KJH TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)

SEATTLE (164-81)	Sub J
FROM DALLAS (164-19!) 1P
494
NORJAK	Peut-J

RE CINCINNATI TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER THREE, LAST.
) 1P
494
NORJAK	Peut-J

RE CINCINNATI TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER THREE, LAST. H. E. WHITE GRAIN COMPANY, WASHBURN, TEXAS, WAS INTERVIEWED UPON HIS RETURN TO CITY ON DECEMBER TEN, LAST, AND SHOWN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUBJECT IN THIS CASE. ADVISED THAT HE COULD NOT RELATE THIS CONCEPTION WITH ANY PERSON THAT HE HAD EVER KNOWN OR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN IN X
b6 b7C HE ADVISED THAT HE HAD NO IDEA WHO MIGHT BE THINKING ABOUT. NO FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN DALLAS RE SUSPECT. P. ,
END need vat
164-81-1244
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1020
DB Cooper-44921015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington December 15, 1971
Mr. Charles Gill Sheriff Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office Kelso, Washington
Dear Chuck:
I appreciate the notice. It is amusing and amazing what ingenuity will produce.
Very truly yours,
a
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1} Addressee Seattle (164-81) JEM/cjw (2)
S
DB Cooper-4493
164-81-1245From the desk of CHARLES E.
MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1} Addressee Seattle (164-81) JEM/cjw (2)
S
DB Cooper-4493
164-81-1245From the desk of CHARLES E. GILL, SHERIFF
Dear Earl:
I thought you would get a kick out of this.
Chuck
DB Cooper-4494D. B. Cooper Where Are You?
WHAT'S YOUR VERSION OF. THE MYSTERY OF THE YEAR? Tell us your story and WIN A PRIZE! Seven Toy ; Union Tow Trucks given away from now until Christmas
CONTEST RULES:
1. Write your version in 100 words or less.
2. We will never tell who the judges are.
3. D. B. Cooper and law enforcement officers not eligible.
4. All ages welcome to participate.
5. Liars especially urged to enter.
6. Bring entries to Bill's Union Service.
DB Cooper-4495
7. No purchase necessary but "Bill is a Nice Guy!"
BILL'S UNION SERVICE
This Union Certified Service, Truck is steerable, rideable, durable . . . a great gift ..
233 Davidson
Ph. 225-3651HO-HO-HO
TO HIGH - HIGH PRICES
when you get one of our December specials in
OK Used Cars & Pickups
1966 Mercury Parklane Sedan, v8, automatic, radio, heater, power steering & brakes $1145
1969 Volkswagen 2-Door, 4-cylinder, 4-speed, radio and heater .
225-3651HO-HO-HO
TO HIGH - HIGH PRICES
when you get one of our December specials in
OK Used Cars & Pickups
1966 Mercury Parklane Sedan, v8, automatic, radio, heater, power steering & brakes $1145
1969 Volkswagen 2-Door, 4-cylinder, 4-speed, radio and heater .. $1545
1963 Ford Galaxie Con- vertible, v8, 3-speed, radio and heater .... $475
1971 Vega 2-Door, 4-cy). inder, 4-speed, radio and heater, custom in- terior. New car warranty ............ $1965.
1969 Torino Sport Coupe, v8, automatic, radio and heater ........... $1945
1964 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door. v8, automatic, radio & heater .... $495
1965 Buick LaSabre Sport Coupe, v8, automatic, power steering and ' brakes, radio and heater ..................... $875
1966. Oldsmobile 98 Sport Coupe, v8. automatic, full power, radio and heater, like new .... $1445
1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 -Door.Sedan rs auto matic, power steering and brakes, radio and heater .................... $2945
· PICKUPS ₹
Rent Returns. Large Selection - Terms Free Delivery
KORTEN'S Longview 425-3400 25-tfc
FOR SALE - Late 1967 23- inch RCA color TV. Ph. 225- 3361. 40-3tc
FOR SALE - Filberts 30 cents a pound. 125 Pekin Rd. South.
Large Selection - Terms Free Delivery
KORTEN'S Longview 425-3400 25-tfc
FOR SALE - Late 1967 23- inch RCA color TV. Ph. 225- 3361. 40-3tc
FOR SALE - Filberts 30 cents a pound. 125 Pekin Rd. South. 225-4281. 40-3tp
BOOKS BOOKS 1000 paper backs. From 10c and up. Woodland Shoe Shop. 40-tfe
GARAGE SALE -- Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 311 Madrona Drive-off. Gun Club Road. 41-1tc
SUPER stuff, sure nuf! That's Blue Lustre for cleaning rugs and upholstery. Rent electric" shampooer $1. Waltwood Hardware, 218 Davidson, Woodland. 41-1tc
BEAUTIFUL PINK DOG- WOOD. Plant them now! Also English Walnut and other trees. Dan Hallowell Nursery, East Frontage Road, Wood- land, 225-5363. 38-tfe;
FOR SALE - Complete Bell and Howell set, 8mm camera, projector, screen and light, $40; like new buffet, $10; many misc. Items. 74672 5th St., Woodland, 41-1tc '
FOR SALE - 305cc Honda Scrambler, just overhauled. Conn B flat, clarinet. Phone 225-7535 after 4 p.m. week- days. 41-1tc
CUSTOM FIRESCREENS -- CHEAP FOR CASH. Any size, shape, style. A glass firescreen GUARANTEED TO STOP FOR SA The Board of Esparko= = smoking .
Any size, shape, style. A glass firescreen GUARANTEED TO STOP FOR SA The Board of Esparko= = smoking ._ heat-loss :- Woodland School and protects your children. "404-Cowlitz=Co FREE ESTIMATE. Portland, ington will sell b 246-7281, 775-7574 anytime. to the highest bi BarkAmericard DB lowoper-4496 1-1956 Inter
Mastercharge
OLD H. MES
2 miles to Wood Douglas Fir trees room house with 3 Small barn, $14,001
RURAL LIV
1 acre choice lane Fir. New wooder building: Drilled w new spacious mobi miles to Woodland
WOODLAND
Ideal 3 bedroom 2 with lovely family fireplace with g! drapes. New carpe Green house. Ce $27,500.
PRICED TO
40 acres 7 miles to two creeks. Lewis age. $600 per aci
211 Davidson P.O. Box Woodland, Washin
Harold Knight 225-776 Alma Bailey,
LaCent 2 NEW F Financing A' CALL 263.
LEGAL NAR 003 LV PLAIN 1:18 AM URGENT 12-15-71 SH TO SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P) FAM
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-
NORJAK
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO LAS VEGAS, DEC, FOURTEEN, LAST.
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NEVADA, ADVISED HE IS SOLE RESIDENT AT THIS ADDRESS AND NOT AWARE ANYONE WITH LAST NAME VIEWED
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF
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NEVADA, ADVISED HE IS SOLE RESIDENT AT THIS ADDRESS AND NOT AWARE ANYONE WITH LAST NAME VIEWED
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF SUSPECT WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
ONLY TRAILER COURT IN THIS VICINITY IN
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IS
TRAILER COURT,
CONTACTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS ON ARTIST' S
CONCEPTION AND ON ANYONE WITH LAST NAME
RENO SKY DIVERS CLUB, CARSON CITY, b6
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AIRPORT, ADVISED RECORDS LIST NO MEMBER WITH LAST NAME
PREVIOUSLY VIEWED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION WITH
NEGATIVE RESULTS.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-12416
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1015
DB Cooper-4497PAGE TWO
RECORDS, CARSON CITY SO, NEGATIVE UNDER NAME FNU b6 b7C
PORTLAND REQUESSTED TO FURNISH ANY ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE DATA THAT MIGHT ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING END
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VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-4498 AR 013 PD PLAIN 11:15 PM NITEL 12-15-71 AJW
b6 b7C
TO : SAC, LAS VEGAS' (164-60) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP
FMM.
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS TELETYPE TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER FIFTEEN SEVENTYONE. RECONTACT WITH (PROTECT IDENTITY) OBEG
$1
THIS DATE DISCLOSED FULL NAME OF (FNU) MAY BE AND LAST NAME MAY BE
RECONTACT WITH (PROTECT IDENTITY) OBEG
$1
THIS DATE DISCLOSED FULL NAME OF (FNU) MAY BE AND LAST NAME MAY BE SPELLED TRAILER PARK WAS
b6 JUST AND
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LIVED IN FIRST OF ROW OF TRAILERS PARKED IN LINE AT
THERE WAS ALSO ROW OF MAIL BOXES IN FRONT AND SMALL ROUGH SURFACED ROAD LEADING ALONG TRAILER ROW.
THE TRAILERS WHICH WERE
USED AND INEXPENSIVE AND THEY RENTED THEM OUT. HAD TELEPHONE AND WERE PROBABLY LISTED IN DIRECTORY. NEVADA, AND WAS SPORTS PARACHUTE JUMPER
NINETEEN
SEVENTYONE AND ABOVE INFORMATION WAS VALID AS OF THAT TIME, BUT HE HAS NOT BEEN BACK SINCE, AND ABOVE EXHAUSTS HIS AND WIFE'S KNOW- LEDGE OF 164-81-1247 END DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
M
SEARCHED -...... INDEXED. SERIALIZED DM FILED DEC 1 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
IF
DB Cooper-4499OPTIONAL FORM NO, 1Ở MAY 1M2 EDITION ESA FAME (J CAR) K-IL4 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
b6 b7C
Attached is information furnished by of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
NORJAK
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
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Attached is information furnished by of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program. JSD :k1b
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164-81-1248
SEARCHED INDEXED NSA917 0MM FILED DEC 061971 FBI -- SŁAI ILE
Etmuchlan
toto-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4500Have you thoroughly investigated
He is a person who is
capable of doing this hijacking job. He is an
I heard him say, just a short time before the hijacking, that he had just With a "four o'clock shadow" he could look swarthy and in his mid-forties, especially wearing dark clothing and dark glasses .. ..
If I'm wrong, and you are an honest man, please forgive me. If I'm right, may God have mercy on your soul and also on mine.
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DB Cooper-4501 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INEZ EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) 101-1L0 UNITED STATES GOV
NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is information furnished by of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
GOV
NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is information furnished by of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program.
JSD :k1b
004+-K
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4502
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164-81-1248
SEARCHED INDEXED. . $1:28 / FILED DEC : 61971 FBI-SEATTLE
1
İOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EOITION CSA FPMR (41 CFM) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM :
SA
Sub 203 b6
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is information furnished by of the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program. JSD : klb
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164-81-1249
SEARCHED INDEXED
DEC 1051971 FBI-SEATTLE
m 0 1910
1016-XX
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4503In reference to the recent hijacking committed by (D. Cooper) I've been reading various news articles and I believe I've discovered something of value. Consider the enclosed news- paper clippings. There is a definite resemblance between the photo of John E.
Consider the enclosed news- paper clippings. There is a definite resemblance between the photo of John E. List and the artist conception of D. Cooper. It would seem that Mr. List has the type of grooming, background and intelligence that has been desdribed by witnesses in the hijacking incident. Also, Mr. List would have the motive because if he were killed during the hijacking, he would have nothing to lose since he had already murdered his family. It is suspected in both cases that each man has left the country.
DB Cooper-4504NR 014 PD PLAIN
6:47 PM NITEL 12-13-71- AJW
TO :
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS TEL TO PD, TWELVE TWO SEVENTYONE. RECONTACTS WITH (PROTECT IDENTITY),
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OREGON, DISCLOSED IDENTITY OF SUSPECT HE HAD IN MIND IS (FNU)
NEVADA.
ACCORDING TO
TRAILER PARK AT ABOVE
ADDRESS
NEVADA.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
167-81-1250
SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 103 FILED. m 8
DEC 1 @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
120
DB Cooper-4505
4
7MM
b6 b7CNR 003 PD PLAIN
10:46 PXAM URGENT 12-16-71 LJQ
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
m 8
DEC 1 @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
120
DB Cooper-4505
4
7MM
b6 b7CNR 003 PD PLAIN
10:46 PXAM URGENT 12-16-71 LJQ
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2P
NORJAK
WITNESS:
X
Sub. I
ON DECEMBER FIFTEEN, SEVENTY ONE,
DATE
OF BIRTH INMATE, MC NEIL ISLAND FEDERAL PENITENTIARY, INTERVIEWED AT U.S. MARSHAL'S OFFICE, PORTLAND. HE WAS APPROACHED BY UNKNOWN HOMOSEXUAL IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, IN DECEMBER, NINETEEN SEVENTY, WHO, WITH A SECOND HOMOSEXUAL, INTRODUCED HIM TO UNKNOWN MALE WHO ASKED IF HE KNEW HOW TO PARACHUTE AND IF HE WANTED TO PARTICIPATE IN HIJACKING AN AIRPLANE.
DECLINED.
TWO HOMOSEXUALS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALES, APPROXIMATELY SIXTY TO SIXTY FIVE YEARS. UNSUB WHO MADE OFFER DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, EARLY FORTIES, FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS,
BROWN HAIR, EYES
BELIEVED CONNECTED WITH GAMBLING OPERATIONS IN NEVADA. SAW UNSUB IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA IN
BELIEVES HIS END PAGE ONE
164-81-1251
SEARCHED ...._____ INDEXED SERIALMED 13 FILED. DÉC 10 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
TO DB-Cooper-4506
no Action AT THIS TIME B
IN FIFTEEN - 1cm HSSEXUALS.
_____ INDEXED SERIALMED 13 FILED. DÉC 10 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
TO DB-Cooper-4506
no Action AT THIS TIME B
IN FIFTEEN - 1cm HSSEXUALS.)
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PAGE TWO
NEVADA. UNSUB MAY BE KNOWN BY LAS VEGAS, AND
X
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LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE
LAS VEGAS.
BY UNSUB WHEN
CASINO IN LAS VEGAS'IN
SCHEDULED TO RETURN MC NEIL ISLAND FEDERAL PENITENTIARY
b6 b7C IN NEAR FUTURE.
ANY ACTION LEFT TO DISCRETION OF 00. - P-
END SLT FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-4507NRØ33 WA PLAIN

6:45PM URGENT	12-15-71 DRL
TO LAS VEGAS	(164-60)
SEATTLE .	(164-81)
PORTLAND	(164-41)

Sul: G
130
SACRAMENTO
FROM DIRECTOR (164-21 11) IP
NORJAK.
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL DECEMBER SIX, SUBMITTING ENVELOPE, ACCOMPANYING MESSAGE AND FINGERPRINTS LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE IDENTICAL ELIMINATION PRINTS.
b6 b7C NO ADDITIONAL LATENT PRINTS.
CONFIRMING. END
ALL OFFICES PLS RETURN TO TALK TKS
164-81-1252
SEARCHED .... umL.
b6 b7C NO ADDITIONAL LATENT PRINTS.
CONFIRMING. END
ALL OFFICES PLS RETURN TO TALK TKS
164-81-1252
SEARCHED .... umL. INDEXED. SERIALIZED 13 MED 18 DEC 1 % 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-4508
BOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1032 EDITION CSA FPMR (U CFR) 105-11$ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/15/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT: NORJACK
Sub J
On December 13, 1971
contacted the writer and suggested the name of as a possible suspect in this matter.
Olympia/ b6 b7C
X
recently
changed his name and is known helecopter around the Olympia area. more specific, but wanted to pass along the information.
could not be any
On December 14, 1971, advised that changed his name to
Olympia Credit Bureau,
98
He is a employee, but now is working
X b6 b7C
He resides
Olympia.
There is no explanation to this in file.
On December 15, 1971, Drivers Licenses, DMV. Olympia, made available photographs of beth of the These license when obtained showed them living at Olympia. birth date is which appears too youthful for the
Dec lin18
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shown as subject of this case.
birth date is which appears too youthful for the
Dec lin18
X b6 b7C
shown as subject of this case.
(2)
164-81-1253
SEARCHED __..... INDEXED, SERIALITED /1/2 FILED 0
DEC 16 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
$010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4509 F
OPTIONAL FORM NỘ. TỘ MAY 100 EDITION CSA FPMA (4 (FR) 101-110 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/15/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
Romeno from SA
12/9/71 (Serial #1058)
RE: SUSPECT
b7C
On December 15, 1971,
Drivers Licenses, b6
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b6
DOB :
51 9, 168,
Wash., eyes no restrictions.
b7C
One speeding arrest at
b6
This photograph taken
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3010-X4
164-81-1254
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 12FILED DEC 1 6 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
195
DB Cooper-4510
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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b6 DMV, Olympia, Washington, made avaialbe the drivers license photograph of suspect12/13/71
Sub 203
AIR TEL
TO :
DIRECTOR, YBI (164-2111)
ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY; PHOTOGRAPHIC UNIT
FROM
?
Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 DMV, Olympia, Washington, made avaialbe the drivers license photograph of suspect12/13/71
Sub 203
AIR TEL
TO :
DIRECTOR, YBI (164-2111)
ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY; PHOTOGRAPHIC UNIT
FROM
?
BAC, NEWARK (164-196) (P)
SUBJECT: HORJAK
Re: Newark Teletype to the Bureau, 12/13/71 Enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle is one photograph of JOHN EMIL LIST, subject of Newark file 88-8468.
One photograph of LIST is being furnished to the FBI Laboratory (Photographic Unit) in view of the fact Seattle may wish to have changes made in photograph at later date. Photograph of LIST is allegedly quite recent. IA No positive information developed by Newark to date, 100 indicating prement whereabouts of JOHN EMIL LIST.
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Will dimplay photo of LIST to appropriate OfWW BORDOFF in MORJAK.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2.Duzean (1-enclosure) 2_seattle (1-enclosure) (AIRMAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY) -Novark JJasont (6) fo
164-81-1255
SEARCHED m
TTOEXED SERIALIZED IS FILED DEC D. 1971 FOL SEATTLE 21
DB Cooper-451112/14/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT

TO:	LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
1971 FOL SEATTLE 21
DB Cooper-451112/14/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT

TO:	LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)

NORJAK.
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER SEVEN LAST.
SUSPECT:
INVESTIGATION OAKLAND DISCLOSED SUSPECT MOVED
FROM
TO
CALIFORNIA. FURTHER INQUIRY DISCLOSED SUSPECT AND WIFE
SUSPECT RECEIVED
CORRESPONDENCE FROM REAL ESTATE FIRM HANDLING SALE OF SUSPECT'S HOUSE. PAPERS SENT TO SUSPECT
LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA.
LOS ANGELES: DETERMINE SUSPECT'S WHEREABOUTS NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR - TWENTY FIVE, LAST, IN ORDER THAT HE MIGHT BE LOGICALLY ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT' IN THIS MATTER.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
AM COPY TO SEATTLE
6.
164-81- 1256 D': 0.1210 1
2
1 - San Francisco - Seattle (164-81)
DRE/cad
(2)
DB Cooper-4512
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b6 b7C164-81-1258
SEARCHED INDEXED
SERIANZED 1 HLED.
DEC 06 1971
FBI - SEATTLE 920
1
DB Cooper-4515 1-221 (Rev. 8-20-63)
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20537
TO:
Date
12-14-71
f
7
Your Inquiry
SAC, Seattle
L
J
RE:
NORJAK
BUREAU FILE #164-2111 Attached
20537
TO:
Date
12-14-71
f
7
Your Inquiry
SAC, Seattle
L
J
RE:
NORJAK
BUREAU FILE #164-2111 Attached furnished in reply to your inquiry. Attached furnished in compliance with request from Only record available attached. This matter is receiving attention and you will be advised at an early date. Supplementing FBI Laboratory report dated Records FBI # are furnished since there is a possibility that one may pertain to the subject in whom you are interested. Fingerprint files fail to disclose Confirming F81 wire of A wanted notice has not been placed as subject appears to be lo custody. When you no longer desire your notice maintained, please advise.
If you determine subject to be in custody, please advise so that your notice may be canceled.
Subject of your inquiry searched in name indices only. Enclosed record(s) possibly identical. If identical, resubmit request and wanted (or flash) notice will be placed.
Enclosed record(s) possibly identical. If identical, resubmit request and wanted (or flash) notice will be placed. If it is determined that the subject of this record la not the individual in whom you are interested, please advise. Your communication is returned. Attached records may contain pertinent information in captioned matter. Enc. Copy to: SAC, Portland Enc (1) SAC, Las Vegas (1) SAC, Minneapolis SAC, Little Rock 
(1)
164-81-1259
SEARCHED INDEED SERVIZIO LA PELÉD DEC 03 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
John Edgar Hoover Director
DB Cooper-4520
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FBI
Date: " 12/11/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164-111) (P)";
RE :
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Bufile: 164-2111
Re San Antonio telcall to Seattle, 11/27/71,
and Houston airtel to Seattle, 11/30/71.
(P)";
RE :
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Bufile: 164-2111
Re San Antonio telcall to Seattle, 11/27/71,
and Houston airtel to Seattle, 11/30/71.
Enclosed for Seattle and Minneapolis are photographs bf and
102
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VIA (103
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For information of Seattle, was furnished ... by referenced telcall the following: 2 - Seattle (Encs. 2)
2 - Minneapolis (Encs. 2) ,le
2 - San Antonio RLS : doz (6)
164-81-1262 SEARCHED ........... INDEXED SERIANZED JUK FILED, DEC @C 1971 FBI - SEATTLE Cz
92
Approved: Smy
Sent
M Per DB_ Cooper-4527
Special Agent in Charge
+ U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1 1986 O - 346-090 (11)
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On 11/27/71, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Texas, telephone No.
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telephonically contacted FBI, San Antonio, and stated that he had some information that may 'possibly be of some value in above-captioned case.
stated, that on 11/23/71, he took to Austin Municipal Airport, Austin, Texas, so she could fly to Dallas, Texas, via Braniff Airlines Flight #8, departing Austin at 1:05 p.m. for Dallas.
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While standing at the Braniff Airways window at 12:20 p.
Municipal Airport, Austin, Texas, so she could fly to Dallas, Texas, via Braniff Airlines Flight #8, departing Austin at 1:05 p.m. for Dallas.
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While standing at the Braniff Airways window at 12:20 p.m. he noticed a man who came up to the window and started talking to the Braniff employee. said that the unknown b6 man questioned the employee about connections from Dallas to Seattleb7C When the employee informed him of different matters concerning the flight he refused to take her word for it and insisted that she verify it all by making different phone calls. Unknown individual would ask the employee some questions and then step aside and talk to another individual who seemed to be with him. Unknown indivi- dual doing all the talking with the Braniff employee seemed overly concerned with the exact time and connections for this proposed flight.
The following description of the two unknown males and the Braniff employee were obtained from
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Unknown Subject #1 (person doing talking) :

'Sex	Male
Race	White
Weight	170 to 180 pounds
Age	38- 45 years of
The following description of the two unknown males and the Braniff employee were obtained from
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Unknown Subject #1 (person doing talking) :

'Sex	Male
Race	White
Weight	170 to 180 pounds
Age	38- 45 years of age
Hair	Brownish, combed straight back
Dress	Gray, slightly mod
Complexion	Medium

Unknown CSubject #2:
Sex
Male
Race /
White
Height
6'2" - 6'3"
Weight
175 - 180 pounds
Age
Hair
35 to 40 years of age Dark
DB Cooper-4528
- 2 -SA 164-111
Braniff Employee:
Sex
Female
Hair Age
Black
30 - 35 years oa age
further described Unknown Subject #1 as looking like Vice President AGNEW in the face but said that the man was not as heavy as AGNEW.
also stated that both unknown subjects seemed to have a slight accent, possibly German. According to 
Unknown Subject #1 also mentioned Northwest Airlines when talking about going to Seattle, Unknown Subject #1 flew to Dallas on Flight 8.
Special Agent, FBI, Seattle, was telephonically contacted at approximately 5:30 p.
#1 also mentioned Northwest Airlines when talking about going to Seattle, Unknown Subject #1 flew to Dallas on Flight 8.
Special Agent, FBI, Seattle, was telephonically contacted at approximately 5:30 p.m. on 11/23/71, and he advised that investigation should be conducted at the airport in Austin to ascertain the names of the two unknown individuals that was suspect of.n
On 12/8/71.
Texas, Braniff Employee,
advised she does not recall." the above incident.
For information of Seattle and Minneapolis,
photographs perviously submitted by Houston of are most recent
ones available to the Texas Department of Public Safety Identi- fication Division.
On 12/8/71, photographs of
may be identical to and
were obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License Section. Their driving records describe them as follows:
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Race
Sex
White Male
Born Eyes Height
5 9"
- 3 -
DB Cooper-4529
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Address.
Houston, Texas
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Drivers License #
Texas
issue
photographed
Previous License
Race
White
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Sex
Male
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Born
Place of Birth
Height
5'11"
Weight
180 pounds
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Address
Houston, Texas
'Drivers License #
Texas
issue
Á
Houston, Texas
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Drivers License #
Texas
issue
photographed
Previous License
Race
White
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Sex
Male
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Born
Place of Birth
Height
5'11"
Weight
180 pounds
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Address
Houston, Texas
'Drivers License #
Texas
issue
Á
photographed
Previous License
DB Cooper-4530FD-36 (KGv. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/14/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Portland teletype to Seattle and Sacramento, 12/13/71.
Enclosed for Seattle and Portland is one copy each of California Identification Record and CII photo, CII Number
On 12/14/71,
Wanted Persons Unit, CII, advised that a search of their files regarding born revealed that one has CII Number
born furnished the enclosed copy of California Identification Record, CII Number for and CII photograph.
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT CALIFORNIA
Will contact County Sheriff's Office to determine if a current picture was taken of when he was arrested on If current photo taken, forward to Portland and Seattle.
fich
022 Seattle (Encs 2)
164-81-1264
1 - Portland (164-41) (Encs.
SACRAMENTO
AT CALIFORNIA
Will contact County Sheriff's Office to determine if a current picture was taken of when he was arrested on If current photo taken, forward to Portland and Seattle.
fich
022 Seattle (Encs 2)
164-81-1264
1 - Portland (164-41) (Encs. 2)
2 - Sacramento
SEARCHED INDEXED SEDICI CD /M2 FILED ROZ DEC DO 1971 EL. SEATTLE 7
RJA:ccm (5)
Approved:
Sent M
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Special Agent in Charge
* u. s. c
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DB Cooper-4532
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AIRTEL .
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Portland teletype to Seattle and Sacramento, 12/13/71. Enclosed for Seattle and Portland is one copy each of California Identification Record and CII photo, CII Number b6 b7C
On 12/14/71,
Wanted Persons Unit. CIT. advised that a search of their files regarding born revealed that one has CII Number
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born furnished' the enclosed copy of California Identification Record, CII Number for
and CII photograph.
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT CALIFORNIA b6 b7C
Will contact County Sheriff's Office to determine if a current picture was taken of when he was arrested on If current photo
taken, forward to Portland and Seattle.
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT CALIFORNIA b6 b7C
Will contact County Sheriff's Office to determine if a current picture was taken of when he was arrested on If current photo
taken, forward to Portland and Seattle. €2- Seattle (Encs. 2) 1 - Portland (164-41) (Encs. 2) 2 - Sacramento RJA: CCM (5)
164-81-1264
1820
DB Cooper-453312/14/71.
AIRTEL
A IRMA IL

TO:	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:	BAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Minneapolis airtel to Portland, 12/8/71.
SUSPECT:
Portland Office obtained photograph from Multnomah County Sheriff's Office of but this is same photograph as forwarded to Portland by Minneapolis.
officer picture of and shows picture.
Adult Parole and Probation Office, State of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, advised on 12/14/71 is on probation and was last seen by his probation located a
in the file which was taken in 1970 similar to the 5/20/70
parole officer, wont mato
of Foturn to his office in not known. Portland will not show photograph of to Portland witnesses mince it has been reported it is not a good licences.
Portland will not show photograph of to Portland witnesses mince it has been reported it is not a good licences.
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2 - Minneapolis 1)- Seattle (164-81) (info) 2 - Portland 
NBB : kdd (5)
164-81- 1265 171
DB-Cooper-4534PD 164-41
resides at
Portland,
Oregon telephone
and is a
LEAD
PORTLAND
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determine
AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Will conduct investigation to Whereabouts on 11/24/71.
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- 2-
DB Cooper-45350-9 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: December 7, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
(Priority)
To: SAC, Seattle From: Director, FBI
NORJAK
SUB - M 4 G C H
Reurairtel 11/25/71. 1B(3) Enclosed are the films forwarded the Bureau in connection with captioned matter. Seattle should insure these films are protected as evidence. If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the evidentiary nature of this material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return if needed.
If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the evidentiary nature of this material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return if needed. Consider contact with the U. S. Attorney's Office prior to returning the films for his guidance. 
P. 11
In accordance with Section 66, Volume III, Manual of Instructions dealing with photographing ransom or loot, immediately submit a letter suitable for dissemination to U. S. Secret Service Headquarters in Washington, D. C.
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Enclosures (3)
1 anita LIlucent To Br.
164-81-1266
SEARCHED INDEXED
DEC 9 1971 FBI -- SCAIILE 7
M Per DB Cooper-4536
Sent ViaDecember 7, 1971
Airtel
To: SAC, Seattle From: Director, FBI NORJAK
Reurairtel 11/25/71.
Enclosed are the films forwarded the Bureau in connection with captioned matter. Seattle should insure these films are protected as evidence. If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the evidentiary nature of this material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return if needed.
If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the evidentiary nature of this material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return if needed. Consider contact with the U. S. Attorney's Office prior to returning the films for his guidance.
In accordance with Section 66, Volume III, Manual of Instructions dealing with photographing ransom or loot, immediately submit a letter suitable for dissemination to U. S. Secret Service Headquarters in Washington, D. C.
Enclosures (3)

164-81-1266
DEC O

7

DB Cooper-4537FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
009
FBI
Date: Dec. 16, 1971. NITEL
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)

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

DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
PORTLAND AND SEAT TLE ARE CONTINUING TO CHECK OUT SUSPECTS BUT ALL HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE TO DATE.
TO	: DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)

DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
PORTLAND AND SEAT TLE ARE CONTINUING TO CHECK OUT SUSPECTS BUT ALL HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE TO DATE.
CEF.
164-81-1267
Approved: 7
Sent
1035/P
JM
M Per DB Cooper-4538
Special Agent in ChargeFederal Bureau OF Investigation Portand Office. I
164-41
SEARCHED INDEXEL SERIALIZED FILED
DEC 1 3 1971 FBI-PORTLAND
Stund In.
A would like to help you with some. suggestions on how to Find OG. Cooper Jan
probably have Thought of the same things that Amabout to mention on they may have been suggested? But it out here things are, Why not. a simalar drop from a 727 with conditions the same accept have
Z
:
the darkness out. Have
*
at Least tim 5 km) giver leave at 30 cc intervals along the suspected departure Que 764-81-1268
1
DB couper-4539route- Plane air and Ground observers pick the jumpers up this it Seems to me would give you some better Idea where to start digging. de duas a critic d' could Start picking my Idea apart The wind being variole and all. Plus some other things. But if it hasn't been Tried who knows.
de duas a critic d' could Start picking my Idea apart The wind being variole and all. Plus some other things. But if it hasn't been Tried who knows. Jour Gromad Search una maybe Thorough but, And give it another Tro tta awful easy to misa something you looking for sometimes. copecially if it's blended. in with surroundings. Of come what he
*
DB Cooper-4540I
man have been wearing plus the chute pall most people would think heid be ambut Jaap To Spot But it'snot that was the Shadows and different colored forlage plus Sunlight which of comme (SUNLIGHT) you didn't have these things can play) some awful Tricks on the Searchera encas dee hands. people with me who couldn't su a deur 3011 away in the Broken Theres an awful of Lot of places a man could disapear in the Woods and almost never be found d' personaly believe heithung up midump
DB Cooper-4541ina Tall trees with the chute strung outin an sang that it would be hard to see from the air or Ground What I meana
is when looking for deer you don't look for the whole den, you look for a las a tail anose.
believe heithung up midump
DB Cooper-4541ina Tall trees with the chute strung outin an sang that it would be hard to see from the air or Ground What I meana
is when looking for deer you don't look for the whole den, you look for a las a tail anose. How many of you. searchers were looking for am ebben on an pines on a foot. Probably a majority of them were looking for old OG. in the whole. now the Snow presenti a problem. a Spring Search is most probable But I'd Keeping a Winter Search also- Page III Please.
DB Cooper-4542ZIL
Bg. a Winter search A mean. a Small crew 2 00 Homens. with snow & havs who would. SNOW Stay up there in the bush and look them trees over a little better. Wavering Three looked at from all Sides?
connected with
Civil Defense Group.
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the
war of Topographical Mapas
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the area Requested by the Sheriff-
1 1.
DB Cooper-4543The reason tomention this in so that you might know
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Talking about.
If there is any mau d' can le of assistance Feel free to ask.
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b7C
and have some free Time
Respectfula Torino b6 b7C
PS. (No Phone) "
DB Cooper-4544U.S. POSTAGE
RKSANK
0161
₡
1
2c
6°
VIKMAH
4
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Federal Bureau of.
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and have some free Time
Respectfula Torino b6 b7C
PS. (No Phone) "
DB Cooper-4544U.S. POSTAGE
RKSANK
0161
₡
1
2c
6°
VIKMAH
4
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Federal Bureau of. Amnestigation U.S. Federal Bedy. Portland, One,
DB Cooper-4545FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/14/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
Enclosed for Seattle is copy of letter from
Washington.
furnished his observations and offered his assistance ix this matter.
No action is being taken by Portland because resides at Washington.
"Seattle (Encs. 2-Portland Recep
NBB : smp (4)
Sub B
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164-81-1269
SEARCHED INDEXED STRUNZED / FILED DEC 16 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 22
Approved: 5
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: DB-Gooper-4546 Dec. 8. 1971
Pa
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter in regards to the plane Hi jacking of Nov. 24th over Washington State.
The man described as being the Hi jacker fits
Perhaps its just a coincidence but I have been un-easy about it ever since I read about it.
The man described as being the Hi jacker fits
Perhaps its just a coincidence but I have been un-easy about it ever since I read about it. I have tried several times to get in touch with the Pa. Office. But no one answers the phone there.
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yrs. old, 5'll" tall dark brown hair usually worn short. Brown eyes, prominent nose and has
The carries a brown . brief case when traveling.
I do not wish to cause him trouble unnecessarily but I am concerned
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This has really bothered me since the Hi jacking and so many of my relatives have called me and expressed their amazement as to how much this sounded like Perhaps I am being silly but I honestly believe that there will be no harm done if he is not the man. I sincerely hope not.
copy: wsk
164-81- 1220
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIADES ML FILED DEC Pò 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-4547His name is Nevada.
I regret if I have caused you any unnecessary trouble but I felt I had an obligation to let the F.B. I. know my suspicions.
Very Truly Yours
1
P.S. I would appreciate an acknowledgement of this letter.
I. know my suspicions.
Very Truly Yours
1
P.S. I would appreciate an acknowledgement of this letter. Thank you.
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DB Cooper-4548
2Airtel
December 14, 1971
To:
SACs Las Vegas
Philadelphia 
Seattle
From:
Director, FBI
NORJAK
ReButelcalls and teletype to Philadelphia and Las Vegas 12/14/71.
Enclosed for receiving offices is a Xerox copy of of a true copy of a letter received at the Bureau 12/13/71 from Pennsylvania.
Enclosure 210
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164-81.1221
CIMED SEGA: CD 10AL FIRED VA
rol-St du
e 
DB Cooper-4549PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
TO
SACS LAS VEGAS
PHILADELPHIA
DECEMBER 14, 1971
FROM
DIRECTOR FBI
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NORJAK
REBUTELCALLS TO PHILADELPHIA AND LAS VEGAS TODAY.
BUREAU IS IN RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM
PENNSYLVANIA, WHEREIN SHE INDICATES
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF CAPTIONED UNSUB IS SIMILAR TO b6 b7C
STATES
FORMER PARATROOPER WITH
CONSIDERABLE EXPERIENCE. DESCRIBED
WHITE MALE
AMERICAN, YEARS, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, DARK
BROWN HAIR, USUALLY WORN SHORT AND CARRIES BROWN BRIEF CASE WHEN TRAVELING.
DESCRIBED
WHITE MALE
AMERICAN, YEARS, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, DARK
BROWN HAIR, USUALLY WORN SHORT AND CARRIES BROWN BRIEF CASE WHEN TRAVELING. SINCE APPROXIMATELY
HE IS
LAS VEGAS AND PHILADELPHIA IMMEDIATELY INSTITUTE 1 - Seattle (Airmail) 
164-81-1222
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED IM FILED 790 9/ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
115.
DB Cooper-4550TELETYPE TO SACS LAS VEGAS
RE: NORJAK PHILADELPHIA
INVESTIGATION CONCERNING TO DETERMINE IF HE IS IDENTICAL WITH CAPTIONED UNSUB. PHILADELPHIA ACKNOWLEDGE b6 b7C
RECEIPT OF LETTER AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF
HANDLE LEADS IMMEDIATELY
AND KEEP BUREAU ADVISED. BUREAU INDICES BEING SEARCHED FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING AIRMAIL COPY FURNISHED SEATTLE.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-4551
- 2 -12/14/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
SUB
E. F. Y
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
NOR JAK 00: SE
Enclosed for the Bureau are two aeronautical charts on which the flight path of Northwest Airlines FIIght : 305 has been drawn with a green marker pen.
It is noted that tracking of the aircraft was handed over from FAA, Oakland, to Reno air control approach
It is noted that tracking of the aircraft was handed over from FAA, Oakland, to Reno air control approach at a point just north of Portola, California.
2 - Bureau (Enc. 2) (RM) 1 Seattle (164-81) (RM) I - Sacramento WAW: epg (4)
164-81. 1273
f
DB Cooper-45520-9 (Rev. 5-18-71)
FBI
Transmit in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
(Priority}

Date	12/14/71
To: SAC, Seattle From: Director, FBI (164-2111)	SUB.	G.
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT	D.
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Las Vegas airtel 12/7/71, and teletype 12/13/71.
The referred-to parachute is being forwarded under separate
cover by registered airmail to your office.

(This line for LEFT MARGIN.
The referred-to parachute is being forwarded under separate
cover by registered airmail to your office.

(This line for LEFT MARGIN.)
(Do not type below this line.)
164-81-1274
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIANTED 12 FILED DEC 15 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
E
DB Cooper-4553OFTIONAL FORM NO. To MAY 1N EDITION GSA FPMR (a CPR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/15/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
Sal.
8
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
NWA HIJACK
On.December 15, 1971, Washington, appeared at the Olympia RA to state that he had a device by which he could locate the money involved in this case. is obviously a mental case and in spite of offering to demonstrate his devining device which consisted of an Alka Selsser bottle attached to a chain, he was ushered out of the RA. (1>
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164-81-1275
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALED MAR BLED DEC 161971 FBI - SEATTLE
f
3010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4554REPORT of the
4 LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
Re:
NORJAK

Date: FBI File No.
Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-4554REPORT of the
4 LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
Re:
NORJAK

Date: FBI File No.	1 December 14, 1971 164-2111 D-711210079 LL D-711213033 LL
Lab. No.

Specimens received
12/10/71 from Portland
Q13 Envelope postmarked "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 970 PM
3 DEC 1971" bearing hand printed address "OREGONIAN
1320 SW BROADWAY PORTLAND, ORE."
Q14 Slip of paper bearing hand printed message beginning
"I AM RIGHT HERE IN PORTLAND! AND ... "
ALSO SUBMITTED: Portion of newspaper clipping beginning "Letter may hold clue ... "
Specimens received 12/10/71 from Las Vegas
Q15 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, CA 956 PM 1 DEC 1971," bearing hand printed address "RENO GAZETTE RENO NEVADA"
Q16 Accompanying sheet of paper bearing cutout words with message "Plan Ahead for Retirement Income D. B. Cooper."
ALSO SUBMITTED: Fingerprint card for
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Result of examination: No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q13 through Q16 which would be of value in determining the source of these
"
ALSO SUBMITTED: Fingerprint card for
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Result of examination: No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q13 through Q16 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
It is noted in this regard that Q15 bears a U. S. Postal watermark, which indicates that this envelope was sold by the U. S. Postal Service.
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164-81-1276
SEARCHED. LOWERED SERIAUZEO 1R RIED ML DEC @61971 FBI - SEATTLE 7 DE Cooper-4555The questioned hand printing on Q13 through Q15 was not identified with any of the questioned hand printing on the specimens submitted previously in this matter and no connection could be established between Q13 through Q16 and the other questioned items in this case.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
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D-711210079 LL
DB Cooper-4556Laboratory Transmittal Forma 7-72
IBI LA. LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
SUB- G.
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
Date:
December 14, 1971
Sub 130
NORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab.
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
Date:
December 14, 1971
Sub 130
NORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711210079 LL
D-711213033 LL

Examination requested by:	Portland, Las Vegas
Reference:	Airtels 12/6/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
DO NOT INCLUDE ADSINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 
2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Las Vegas (164-60) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
164-81-1277
SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MIX FILED DEC @6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
2
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-4557KRØ08 WA PLAIN SENT 210AM 12-17-71 839 PM HST 12-16-71 URGENT DD
TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)' VIA WASHINGTON

SEATTLE	(164-81)	VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU	(164-85) )	.
WA PLAIN SENT 210AM 12-17-71 839 PM HST 12-16-71 URGENT DD
TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)' VIA WASHINGTON

SEATTLE	(164-81)	VIA WASHINGTON
FROM HONOLULU	(164-85) )	. (P) IP '

NORJAK.
RE SAN FRANCISO TEL DECEMBER FIFTEEN LAST. RE SUSPECT RECORDS HOTEL LIST
CALIFORNIA
CHECKED INTO ROOM
NOVEMBER TWENTY, LAST, AND
CHECKED OUT NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN LAST. PART OF PACKAGED-
TOUR GROUP WITH HOTEL BILLS PREPAID.
TRIP HANDLED THROUGH
UNITED AIRLINES (UAL), TWO THREE FIVE ONE POWELL, PHONE
THREE WINE SEVEN DASH TWO ONE ZERO ZERO, EXTENSION
SAN FRANCISCO. ABOUT FORTY OF GROUP OF OVER TWO HUNDRED PERSONS BOOKED THROUGH UAL, SAN FRANCISCO. NOT RECALLED BY RETURNING , TO HOTEL PERSONNEL.
HAWAII DECEMBER SEVENTEEN NEXT AND WILL BE CONTACTED TO DETERMINE IF HE RECALLS
SAN FRANCISCO CONTACT UAL FOR IDENTITY OF OTHERS ON TOUR AND INTERVIEW IN EFFORT TO PLACE IN HAWAII DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
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b6 b7C
END TIM FBI SEATTLE
164-81-1278
INDEXED az
1
CLR
SEARCHED SERIALIZED/212 FILED DECA .6 1971 FAL SEATILE b6 b7C
DB Cooper-4558
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :
6 1971 FAL SEATILE b6 b7C
DB Cooper-4558
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C TRØ08 VA PLAIN SENT 210AM 12-17-71 839 PM HST 12-16-71 URGENT DD
TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-226) VIA WASHINGTON SEATTLE (164-81) VIA WASHINGTON FROM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) IP
NORJAK. RE SAN FRANCISO TEL DECEMBER FIFTEEN LAST. RE SUSPECT RECORDS HOTEL LIST
CALIFORNIA PART OF PACKAGED CHECKED INTO ROOM NOVEMBER TWENTY, LAST, AND CHECKED OUT NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN LAST. TOUR GROUP WITH HOTEL BILLS PREPAID.
TRIP HANDLED THROUGH
UNITED AIRLINES (UAL), TWO THREE FIVE ONE POWELL, PHONE
THREE NINE SEVEN DASH TWO ONE ZERO ZERO, EXTENSION
SAN FRANCISCO, ABOUT FORTY OF GROUP OF OVER TWO HUNDRED PERSONS BOOKED THROUGH UAL, SAN FRANCISCO.
NOT RECALLED BY RETURNING TO HOTEL PERSONNEL.
HAWAII DECEMBER SEVENTEEN NEXT AND WILL BE CONTACTED TO DETERMINE
IF HE RECALLS
SAN FRANCISCO CONTACT UAL FOR IDENTITY OF OTHERS ON TOUR AND INTERVIEW IN EFFORT TO PLACE IN HAWAII DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
HAWAII DECEMBER SEVENTEEN NEXT AND WILL BE CONTACTED TO DETERMINE
IF HE RECALLS
SAN FRANCISCO CONTACT UAL FOR IDENTITY OF OTHERS ON TOUR AND INTERVIEW IN EFFORT TO PLACE IN HAWAII DURING PERTINENT PERIOD. b6 b7C
END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1228
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SCHULZEDAR FILED DEC 103 1971 FBI - SEATTLE~1
DB Cooper-4559
b6 b7C
b6 b7C MR 012 SF PLAIN
9 36 PM NITEL 12/ 91 
BEH
TO :
ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO' (164-220)
b6 b7C
NORJAK.
RE ALBUQUERQUE NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO, INSTANT DATE." RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C ON INSTANT DATE, SUSPECT STATED THAT DURING THE DAY
OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, HE WAS WORKING FOR
b6 b7C
NEW
MEXICO , ON THE EVENING. OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST,
STATED HE
b6 b7C
WAS WITH
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO.
FURTHER
ADVISED HIS SUPERVISOR
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE BEARS SOME RESEMBLANCE TO THE ARTIST*
b6 b7C
S
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB.
ALBUQUERQUE AT WILL CONTACT SUSPECT'S SUPERVISOR b6 b7C
TO VERIFY WHEREABOUTS OF SUSPECT DURING THE DAY OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ALBUQUERQUE AT WILL CONTACT SUSPECT'S SUPERVISOR b6 b7C
TO VERIFY WHEREABOUTS OF SUSPECT DURING THE DAY OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END RECD. 2 TELS
DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-1279
SEARCHED ...____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED NAVALES 11% DEC 1º3 1971
DB-Cooper-4560 FRI SEATTLE 1
b6 b7cFR W12 SF PLAIN
9 36 PM NITEL 12/1 71 BEK
TO :
ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
NORJAK.
RE ALBUQUERQUE NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO, INSTANT DATE.
RE SUSPECT
ON INSTANT DATE, SUSPECT STATED THAT DURING THE DAY
OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, HE WAS WORKING FOR
NEW
MEXICO,
ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST,
STATED HE 1
WAS WITH
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO.
FURTHER
ADVISED HIS SUPERVISOR
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE BEARS SOME RESEMBLANCE TO. THE ARTIST"
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C IS
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB.
ALBUQUERQUE AT WILL CONTACT SUSPECT"S SUPERVISOR
b6 b7C
TO VERIFY WHEREABOUTS OF SUSPECT DURING THE DAY OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END RECD. 2 TELS DCA FBI SE, CLR
164-81-1279
SEARCHED. INDEXED, SERIALIZED VEZ FILED 19 DEC 198 1971 FHI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-4561 FD-16 (APV.
INDEXED, SERIALIZED VEZ FILED 19 DEC 198 1971 FHI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-4561 FD-16 (APV.'3-22-86)

FBL
Dote:	12/15/71

Tre Transmit the following in
Via TELECOPLER
(Tape in plaintext of code) URGENT
b6
b7C
(Priority)
TO:
SACS SEATTLE, (164-91)
MINNEAPOLIS, (144.73)
PORTLAND
FROM :
SAC, PITTSBURGH (164-93) (n)
NORJAK
RE
Suspect
b6 b7C
RE PITTSBURGH TEL TO DIRECTOR T'ES DATE.
b6
b7c
reca, Angyõved: Jowym
169-81-1280
SEARCHED INDELEO SERIALIZED FILED
Sent
1! Per DEC 151971
Special Agent in Charge
TUE SOYLA KENT PAINTING Ofret. Un-4-15;
Panififa DB-Cooper-4562NR 009 PD PLAIN 11:00 PM NITEL 12-16-71 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
1P
b6 b7C
NORJAK
SUSPECT : b6 b7C
UNKNOWN CALLER, INSTANT DATE, ADVISED HE
AND THAT HE FITS CAPTIONED MATTER UNSUB PERFECTLY. SUSPECT WAS
SUSPECT HAS
PHOTO THOUGHT AVAILABLE
THROUGH
WHERE SUSPECT ONCE WORKED.
PHONETIC,
SUSPECT HAS WHO CALLER FEELS MAY BE IMPLICATED DUE TO TELEVISION REPORT ON A SUSPECT
SUSPECT WAS
SUSPECT HAS
PHOTO THOUGHT AVAILABLE
THROUGH
WHERE SUSPECT ONCE WORKED.
PHONETIC,
SUSPECT HAS WHO CALLER FEELS MAY BE IMPLICATED DUE TO TELEVISION REPORT ON A SUSPECT DEVELOPED IN AREA WITH POSSIBILITY
OF ACCOMPLICE.
LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES WILL CONDUCT INVESTIGATION DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB OF NORJAK. END TIM FBI SEATTLE
164-81-1281
SEARCHED .......... INDEKED SERIALIZED M3 FILED DEC 1.6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
M On
DB Cpoper-4563
b6 b7C
b6 b7C OPTIONAL PORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81)
DATE:
12/16/71
b6 b7C
" FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Elim
RE:
SUSPECT b6 b7C
On 12/8/71,
for the
Seattle, Washington, phone number
b6
whose home address is
Seattle,
b7C
Washington, home phone
stated that
and that she distinctly remembers him being in the office on 11/24/71 as he was in a very grouchy mood that day.
=Til.
On 12/9/71, was interviewed at which time he stated by referring to his appointment book that on 11/24/71 he drove a friend of his, to the office of Washington.