Patrick Gray, III Acting Director 
1 - San Francisco - Enclosure Personal Attention SAC: appropriate personnel. /1 - Seattle - Enclosure Personnel Attention SAC: appropriate personnel.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE: EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHT
On 1/6/72, an experimental flight was conducted by NWA using the actual plane hijacked in this case and on that flight U.S. Air Force observed the experiment.
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After completion of the experiment prepared a handwritten map of his calculations concerning the drop and the probable drift of the parachute if it opened. These notes and the map are being placed in the 1-A section of this file.
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111) CC-	G
NORJAK	IB(8)	AA.
Attached is	%
the 16 mm movie film taken by the X

U. S. Air Force of a	simulated drop made 1/6/72 in captioned
MARGIN.)	matter.	This film was	forwarded to the Bureau by Seattle
letter dated 1/10/72.	This film is being returned to the
Seattle	Office in
This film is being returned to the
Seattle	Office in accordance	with request in referenced
LEFT	letter.	Still photographs	forwarded by Seattle are being
for	retained	in Bureau files.
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164-81-2456 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED, SERIALIZED _..... FL.En FEB 1 7 1972 FBI -- SEAT115SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK
January 20, 1972
ReSElet to the Bureau 1/14/72 wherein it is recommended the Bureau consider a letter of appreciation to Northwest Airlines President Donald Nyrop.
Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK
January 20, 1972
ReSElet to the Bureau 1/14/72 wherein it is recommended the Bureau consider a letter of appreciation to Northwest Airlines President Donald Nyrop.
After thorough consideration of this matter it is the Bureau's position that a letter of appreciation to Mr. Nyrop at this time is premature. The Seattle Office may wish to submit a recommendation at a later date.
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAR
There is being sent under separate cover a copy of a film taken by the U. S. Air Force cameraman from a chase plane adjacent to the Northwest Boeing 727 during the simulated flight made on January 6, 1972 to determine the reactions of the airplane to the dropping of approximately 235 pounds from the roar steps in the same manner which is believed to have been used by the hijacker.
A review of the film shows the normal flight, together with a depression of the stairvay as the load descends on the steps.
The Bureau is requested, if it desires, to review the film and then return it to the Seattle Office, it being
The Bureau is requested, if it desires, to review the film and then return it to the Seattle Office, it being the original copy. A copy has been made of the film for the U. S. Air Force per their request, and Northwest Airlines for its review.
There are also enclosed in the same package sequential black and white still photos showing the depression of the rear stairway by the addition of the sled and the reaction of the stairway to the actual departure of the sled, it being noted that the stairway immediately returned to a near closed position when the weight was taken from it.
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Enclosed for Minneapolis are four black and white prints showingthe sequence of dropping dummy package from aircraft involved in this matter during experiment on January 6, 1972. Also. enclosed is one roll of 16 mm motion picture film taken by the Air Force during this test.
of dropping dummy package from aircraft involved in this matter during experiment on January 6, 1972. Also. enclosed is one roll of 16 mm motion picture film taken by the Air Force during this test.
Minneapolis is requested to immediately deliver the enclosed items to Northwest Airlines.
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TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2]11)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.

EASTERN AIRLINES, ADVISE REVIEW OF RECORDS CONCERNING
EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS PRODUCED NO PERSONS WHO COULD
BE CONSIDERED SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND NORTHWEST
AIRLINES PERSONNEL CONTINUE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION
IN AN EFFORT
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FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.

EASTERN AIRLINES, ADVISE REVIEW OF RECORDS CONCERNING
EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS PRODUCED NO PERSONS WHO COULD
BE CONSIDERED SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND NORTHWEST
AIRLINES PERSONNEL CONTINUE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION
IN AN EFFORT TO PINPOINT THE LOCATION AT WHICH UNSUB
DEPARTED AIRCRAFT.
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TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 1/4/72
. FROM :	SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK	Lub AA

EARL JAY COSSEY, 349 N. 101st, SU 3-0475, the individual who packed the original parachutes used by the hijacker, was contacted 1/4/72, at which time he advised he had made over 2,500 parachute jumps, and has 10 years experience. He is a Master Parachute Rigger and has trained 1,000 other individuals in parachuting. He has a "D" rating as an expert parachutist with the American Association of Parachutists with "Diamond Wings Award".
He is a pilot with 350 flight hours and has flown as large a plane as co-pilot with Lockheed Lodestar, a two engine plane.
He is a pilot with 350 flight hours and has flown as large a plane as co-pilot with Lockheed Lodestar, a two engine plane. He was born 8/30/38 at Oakley, Utah. He has a college degree in Psychology from Weber State College, Logan, Utah, in 1966. He is now studying for his Masters Degree at the University of Washington and has his own parachute jumping equipment. He is a WMA, 5'7", 160 lbs., and when dressed for a jump such as this would weigh over 200 lbs., and probably about 220, which is comparable to the weight of the hijacker, with the money.
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DATE:
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub AF
On 1/4/72 I talked to SA HENRY SHUTZ at the
Bureau.
He advised that in view of the high risk involved, together with the likelihood of substantial unfavorable publicity for the Bureau in the event an accident
He advised that in view of the high risk involved, together with the likelihood of substantial unfavorable publicity for the Bureau in the event an accident occurred, he did not believe the Bureau officials would authorize our hiring COSSEY to make this jump.
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TO
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
SUB-AA
FROM SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
RESETEL DECEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST.
AIR FORCE OFFICIALS, MC CHORD AFB ADVISED TODAY THAT WHILE THEY HAVE RECEIVED FAVORABLY REPLY FROM COMMAND LEVEL HEADQUARTERS AT THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF COMBAT TACTICS, MILITARY AIR COMMAND, SCOTT AFB, ILLINOIS FOR AIR FORCE PERSONNEL TO ASSIST IN TESTS IN THIS MATTER, THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED PERMISSION FOR AIR FORCE
AT THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF COMBAT TACTICS, MILITARY AIR COMMAND, SCOTT AFB, ILLINOIS FOR AIR FORCE PERSONNEL TO ASSIST IN TESTS IN THIS MATTER, THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED PERMISSION FOR AIR FORCE VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE A LIVE PARACHUTE DROP. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT ANY TEST TO BE MADE WILL HAVE TO BE MADE WITH A DUMMY DROP. LIAISON CONTINUING WITH MC CHORD AND IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE, MINNEAPOLIS WILL BE ADVISED.
MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTED TO ADVISE
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NWAL IMMEDIATELY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
Reference is made to telephone call from SA ELGIN E. OLROGG 12/30/71, in which he said that permission had been denied by Air Force to use Air Force volunteers in a life parachute drop but that they had authorized assist- ance in connection with the dummy drop.
Reference also made to Springfield teletype 12/30/71 in which they pointed out that the Military Air Life Command at Scott Field had given a favorable reply to the request from McChord Air Force Base, but believed that the
teletype 12/30/71 in which they pointed out that the Military Air Life Command at Scott Field had given a favorable reply to the request from McChord Air Force Base, but believed that the first test should be conducted with a 200-lb. dummy.
I called OLROGG and told him that it did not appear from the wording of Springfield teletype that McChord was precluded from furnishing live volunteers. He said apparently there was a question of interpretation but that the man he talked to in McChord was pretty firm that they were not going to furnish any live people. He said, however, that he would .. continue contact with McChord to get the final word.
I sent a teletype to Minneapolis and told them to advise immediately that it would appear the only clearance we had so far from the Air Force was to supply personnel to assist in a dummy drop and not a live parachute jump.
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SA ELGIN E. OLROGG
NORJAK
On December 30, 1971 McChord Air Force Base, advised in response to a request from higher headquarters for permission to use two
OLROGG
NORJAK
On December 30, 1971 McChord Air Force Base, advised in response to a request from higher headquarters for permission to use two air force volunteers in a live parachute drop in connection with captioned matter authority was not granted on the basis of safety, stated, however, a recommendation was made and authority granted to use Air Force personnel to assist in a dummy drop.
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DB Cooper-32438NR003 SI PLAIN 126 PM URGENT 12-30-71 MDC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM SPRINGFIELD (164-31) (2P)
NORJAK.
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MILITARY AIRLIFT COMMAND (MAC), PM, TWELVE
TWENTYNINE LAST, BY SA
ON TWELVE THIRTY INSTANT
HEADQUARTERS, MAC, IN OFFICE OF MAJOR GENERAL ADVISED THAT PERSONNEL . AT COMMAND LEVEL HEADQUARTERS, MAC, HAVE RECEIVED MESSAGE FROM MC CHORD AFB. ACTION HAS BEEN EXPEDITED AND MC CHORD SHOULD RECEIVE EXPEDITE FAVORABLE REPLY.
AT COMMAND LEVEL HEADQUARTERS, MAC, HAVE RECEIVED MESSAGE FROM MC CHORD AFB. ACTION HAS BEEN EXPEDITED AND MC CHORD SHOULD RECEIVE EXPEDITE FAVORABLE REPLY. MAC BELIEVES FIRST TEST SHOULD BE CONDUCTED WITH TWO HUNDRED POUND DUMMY.
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SEATTLE MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH PERSONNEL MC CHORD AFB WHO. WILL BE ADVISED OF FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THIS MATTER BY . COMMAND SECTION, MAC, SCOTT AFB, ILLINOIS. P .. END JUT FBI SEATTLLE
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ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER NORJAK
12/30/71
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Northwest Airlines, telephoned on 12/30/71.
He said he had definitely confirmed that the pertinent airplane would be available to us all day on 1/6/72 and that we could do both the day time and night time flights on that day.
He also said that he would come out to Seattle some time on 1/5/72 so that we could get together and work out any details.
He will keep us posted on his exact plans in this regard.
He also said that he would come out to Seattle some time on 1/5/72 so that we could get together and work out any details.
He will keep us posted on his exact plans in this regard.
SA OLROGG has been advised.
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12/29/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
Northwest Airlines called.
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He said there had been a change in availability in aircraft, and that they definitely would not have the plane on the 3rd or 4th; they were thinking now in terms of the 5th, 6th or 7th, with the 6th being the better date.
I told him we would continue to work out arrangements with the Air Force, and when this had been finalized, we would let him know, and then when his airplane was available, everything would be ready.
I advised OLROGG to tell the Air Force of this change.
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DB Cooper-32442NRØ05 SE PLAIN 2:55PM URGENT 12/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SPRINGFIELD MINNEAPOLIS FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
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RE: SEATTLE TEL TO THE BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, LAST. FOR THE INFORMATION OF SPRINGFIELD, ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO HAVE VOLUNTARY AIR FORCE PERSONNEL PARACHUTE FROM THE IDENTICAL PLANE INVOLVED IN THIS CASE. ARRANGEMENTS INVOLVE AIR FORCE AND NORTHWEST AIRLINES AND JUMPS WILL BE MADE AT AN AIR FORCE TRAINING AREA NEAR MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON. PURPOSE OF THIS EXPERIMENT IS TO PINPOINT THE TIME WHEN UNSUB ACTUALLY LEFT THE AIRCRAFT AND WHE- THER THIS WAS CAUSE OF OSCILLATION AND CABIN PRESSURE CHANGE EX- PERIENCED BY CREW.
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AIRFORCE PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD AIR FORCE BASE ARE READILY A- VAILABLE AND COOPERATIVE AND TWO INDIVIDUALS HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO PARACHUTE FROM PLANE. HOWEVER, AUTHORITY FROM HEADQUARTERS MILI- TARY AIR LIFT COMMAND, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IS NEEDED PRIOR TO AIR FORCE PARTICIPATION. MESSAGE REQUESTING INFORMATION WAS SENT THIS DATE TO SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE BY PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD, HOWEVER, THEY DO
MESSAGE REQUESTING INFORMATION WAS SENT THIS DATE TO SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE BY PERSONNEL AT MC CHORD, HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT EXPECT REPLY UNTIL WEEK OF JANUARY THREE, NEXT.
APRINGFIELD, THROUGH LIAISON IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT IN EFFORT TO EXPEDITE THIS MATTER.
MINNEAPOLIS CONTACT NORTHWEST AIRLINES, AND AD- VISE OF SITUATION WHICH MAY NECESSITATE DELAY IN ABOVE MENTIONED TEST. - P- END
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SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
At 8:55 AM, 12/23/71, SAC HELD called from Minneapolis. He advised he had been talking to Mr. NYROP and that arrangements were made for the same 727 to be avail- able to make the simulated flight on 12/27/71.
He suggested that agents actually ride on the plane. He advised that Mr. NYROP had told them he did not want a man to actually make the parachute jump but that we could simulate the conditions by dropping a package of similar weight.
Thereafter
Northwest Airlines, called and advised that he was going to come to Seattle on the evening of 12/26/71 and would be at the Sea-Tac Motor Inn at 8:00 AM on 12/27/71.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D.C.
TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES:
On the afternoon of November 24, 1971, a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727, bound from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, was hijacked on take-off at Portland.
The hijacker who boarded at Portland, and who threatened to detonate a bomb allegedly carried in his briefcase, was given $200,000 in used twenty dollar bills and four parachutes, when the plane landed at Seattle. All passengers and part of the crew were then permitted to leave the plane.
The aircraft took off from Seattle, and the hijacker is believed to have left the aircraft, using the parachutes, over the southwestern part of Washington State.
The hijacker has not been identified and no trace has been found of him, the parachutes, or the money.
A composite description of the hijacker and two photographs of an artist's conception, are set out:
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A composite description of the hijacker and two photographs of an artist's conception, are set out:
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TO:	SAC, Seattle (164-81)	2/17/72
FROM:	Director, FBI (164-2111)

NORJAK
Promptly submit your proposal for circular letter in this case for distribution to all continental police agencies for potential suspects who are being carried as missing persons by police agencies. Submit your proposal in accordance with Manual of Rules and Regulations, Part II, Section 6E.
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ReButel to Seattle,	Portland,	Sacramento and
Las Vegas,	12/28/71.
A canvass of all police	agencies	in the
Sacramento
person who
UNSUB in	Division has revealed
possibly resembles
this case.
A canvass of all police	agencies	in the
Sacramento
person who
UNSUB in	Division has revealed
possibly resembles
this case.	no
the physical	record of any missing
description of
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED	AND DANGEROUS.
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V. & GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1989 O - 348-000 (11)2/3/72
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FROM:
SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Butel 12/28/71 and Sacramento airtel 1/11/72.
& GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1989 O - 348-000 (11)2/3/72
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Butel 12/28/71 and Sacramento airtel 1/11/72.
Enclosed for Sacramento and Seattle is one copy
each of photographs of
taken in the 1960's.
at Las Vegas.
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I A canvas has been made of law enforcement agencies in the Las Vegas Division for reported missing persons in accordance with directions in re Butel with negative results.
Stardust Ilotel, advised on 1/17//2, that records of personnel and employees during the early 1960's are currently in storage and it would take approximately two weeks to make a pertinent appropriate file review for a former
who has held that position
Stardust Hotel, advised on
1/17/72, that he had no personal recollection of a former
was recontacted 2/1/72, and advised that a thorough search of their records failed to disclose the former
ever
having been employed at that establishment. 
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She noted. however, that their records did disclose , with Social Security
one, Number
and residence Nevada, was employed as a
at the
Stardust Hotel from when he voluntarily resigned. She stated there was nothing additional concerning in their personnel files, and noted that employment records for that period were maintained by a security firm known as which is no longer in operation.
Clark County SO,
advised on 2/1/72, that they had no record of
and that any would require a work permit from the Clark County SO.
Their records disclosed #
which indicated
that
a W/M adult, born
61" tall, 183 pounds, medium build, black
hair, blue-gray eyes, dark complexion, with and residence at
+ at Nevada, subject who had been an Air Force veteran with honorable discharge as a private
adult, born
61" tall, 183 pounds, medium build, black
hair, blue-gray eyes, dark complexion, with and residence at
+ at Nevada, subject who had been an Air Force veteran with honorable discharge as a private first class serial # held a work permit for employment as a Nevada.
According to their records was initially employed with the Tropicana Hotel as of the Riviera Hotel the Dunes Hotel on the Silver Slipper on and the Stardust Hotel from when his card was cancelled due to his resignation from the Stardust.
file indicated a prior arrest by the and at the time of his work card application on 1/15/62, for the Stardust Hotel he listed the following references:
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Hotel on 2/20/59, and was
9/18/61,
The record disclosed that
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LEADS :
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At South Lake Tahoe, California:
Display enclosed photographs to to determine if
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LEADS :
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At South Lake Tahoe, California:
Display enclosed photographs to to determine if
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is identical to the he described at the Stardust in Las Vegas in 1963.
2. If identical Sacramento will then contact DMV, obtain most recent photograph of and have same forwarded to Seattle and related offices for display to pertinent witness in this matter for identification or elimination as subject.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
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SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
2/4/72
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
Sie-LE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Rememo from SAC, 1/11/72.
Persuant to instructions contained in rememo, the following police agencies were contacted during January 1972, and could furnish no information pertaining to missing persons, resembling the hijacker:
Olympia Police Department
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Tumwater Police Department
Lacey Police Department
Aberdeen Police Department
Hoquiam Police Department
Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office
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Sub.
Olympia Police Department
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Tumwater Police Department
Lacey Police Department
Aberdeen Police Department
Hoquiam Police Department
Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office
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DB Cooper-32455OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1602 EDITION CSA FPMR (4 CFA) 105-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	EACH SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT DATE:	1/11/72
FROM :	AC J.E. MILNES	SUB	BB
SUBJECT:	" NORJAK	x

Re Bureau teletype 12/28/71.
Referenced teletype instructed that receiving offices should canvas all police agencies in their divisions to identify missing persons who would resemble known des- criptive information available on hijacker. The artist's conception produced in connection with this matter is to be used in these contacts.
An APB has been sent to the State of Washington requesting that receiving departments review their missing person reports for persons meeting the
An APB has been sent to the State of Washington requesting that receiving departments review their missing person reports for persons meeting the description; however no replies have been received.
Each Senior Resident Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
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DB Cooper-32456· 124.1538 123071.2. DD. 577 . 1542.
APB STATE OF WASHINGTON 12/30/71
HI JACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JET, NOVEMBER 24, 1971. RE: STATE TELS NUMBER 119.112771 AND 124.112971 . RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW MISSING PERSONS REPORTS FOR PERSONS REPORTED MISSING SINCE JI JACKING ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971 AND ADVISE FBI, SEATTLE OF ANY PERSON REPORTED MISSING WHO MET DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELS.
RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW MISSING PERSONS REPORTS FOR PERSONS REPORTED MISSING SINCE JI JACKING ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971 AND ADVISE FBI, SEATTLE OF ANY PERSON REPORTED MISSING WHO MET DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELS.
FBI SEATTLE, 'J. E. MILNES JJT
Sub. B 164-81-1797. DB Cooper-32457NRØ39 WA PLAIN 5:19PM URGENT 12-28-71 MRF TO SEATTLE PORTLAND SACRAMENTO LAS VEGAS FROM DIRECTOR 1P
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTYTWO LAST. { RECEIVING OFFICES SHOULD CANVASS ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN THEIR DIVISIONS TO IDENTIFY MISSING PERSONS WHO' WOULD RESEMBLE KNOWN DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE HIJACKER. UTILIZE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED. ALL OFFICES AFFORD THIS VIGOROUS AND IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-32458 Sub. BB 164-81-1796
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TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE: 12/28/71
FROM
:
SAC J.E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE :
MISSING PERSONS PROJECT
On 12/27/71, called from the Bureau.
and that at that depth, a man can only dive for about one hour a day. stated the visibility should be about 100 ft. but for his com- putations he will use 30 ft. as a minimum visibility. estimates he will be able to search a 64 ft. wide search area traveling at 5 miles per hour. , and according to , he has started a
company with
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stated that to this point, he has invested about $5,000 in the project and was interested in learning about all rewards offered concerning captioned matter. The writer provided such information to
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DB Cooper-32460 HEADQUARTERS 3D ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT OFFICE OF THE REGIMENTAL COMMANDER Fort Lewis, Washington 98433 27 April 1972
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Mr. J. Earl Milnes Federal Bureau of Investigation, SAC 1015 2d Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
SUB- E. ce
Dear Mr. Milnes,
Now that the Army's participation in the search for D.
Earl Milnes Federal Bureau of Investigation, SAC 1015 2d Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
SUB- E. ce
Dear Mr. Milnes,
Now that the Army's participation in the search for D. B. Cooper has been completed, I would like to express to you my appreciation for the outstanding assistance and cooperation which you and your agents gave to and his squadron. It would have been understandable had the Bureau confined its participation only to those aspects of the search which required the presence of its agents. To the contrary, your agents participated to the fullest extent, and the manner in which they did so was most impressive. Their willingness to share the hardships of field duty and their cheerful cooperation in the search efforts reflects most favorably on their professionalism and on your leadership.
On behalf of all Army members of the search force, I express my sincere appreciation to you and all agents who took part in the operation.
Sincerely,
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I am delighted to receive your letter of April 27, 1972, concerning the performance of our Special Agents in the search for the unknown hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 in the vicinity of 'La Center, Washing- ton.
I had written to General Bolling earlier and am attaching a copy of my letter to him for your information In addition, however, I would like to tell you" officially; as I have told you informally before, that we are deeply appreciative of the assistance received from the Army and b6 are most favorably impressed by the performance of b7C
and his splendid staff.
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It is a source of pride and assurance to see the Army perform in the magnificent manner in which they did on this extremely difficult task. It is a tribute to you and to the officers under your direction, and I hope that you will see fit to insure that appropriate records are .
It is a tribute to you and to the officers under your direction, and I hope that you will see fit to insure that appropriate records are .. made of my observations concerning their performance,
Sincerely yours, Ou
J. E. WILNES Special Agent in Charge
Enclosure
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE: SEARCH OF DROP AREA
In connection with the search conducted during the period 3/21/72 through 4/18/72, the Agent personnel listed on the attached sheet, participated in that assignment:
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FBI Date: 4/17/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
ATTN: ADM. DIVISION
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)/& SACS, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) & PORTLAND (164-41)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
THE TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM SF, LA AND PD, ASSISTING IN SEARCH IN THIS CASE, WILL HAVE COMPLETED THEIR
THE TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM SF, LA AND PD, ASSISTING IN SEARCH IN THIS CASE, WILL HAVE COMPLETED THEIR ASSIGNMENT AND WILL BE DEPARTING THIS DIVISION ON APRIL EIGHTEEN NEXT.
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Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-324674/6/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
Sub- CC
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
(MOVEMENT UNIT)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (66-5063)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Los Angeles airtel to Bureau 4/3/72 and
Seattle telcall to Los Angeles 4/6/72 instructing that the
four Los Angeles Agents arrive at Vancouver, Washington
8:00 p.m., 4/6/72.
SAS RICHARD C. BURRIS,
will arrive Vancouver, Washington
4/6/72 per instructions Seattle telcall.
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DB Cooper-324684/6/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
At 9:30 AM, called from Ft. Lewis. Ho advised that they had received approval to go ahead with the search and to "clean it up" by the 21st.
Ho advised that they had received approval to go ahead with the search and to "clean it up" by the 21st. He advised that details should be worked out directly with
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I called He said that they were using the same troops they had previously used and they would move the advance group this afternoon with the rest of the troops following tomorrow morning. He expected that they would be in a position to start searching at 1:00 PM tomorrow afternoon.
I specifically asked him if they had authority to go north and south of the river and he said they were going "to try to clean it up" but they had to have the troops out of there by 4/21/72.
I called ASAC of Los Angeles, b6 b7C
ASAC at San Francisco and SAC JULIUS LEE MATTSON at Portland, and told them to have their Agents at the Inn of the Quay in time for your briefing at 8:00 PM tonight.
I called SA THOMAS J. MANNING and advised him.
I also advised SA DYER and alerted SA FARRELL of this office to get Agents ready to go and to take two cars.
I called Supervisor HENRY SHUTZ at the Bureau and told him the situation.
I also advised SA DYER and alerted SA FARRELL of this office to get Agents ready to go and to take two cars.
I called Supervisor HENRY SHUTZ at the Bureau and told him the situation. He said he would advise of the Administrative Division and for us to send a nitel this evening simply saying what I had told him orally.
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
ATTN .: ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (MOVEMENT UNIT)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (66-5063)
RE:
NORJAK
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Re Los Angeles airtel to Bureau 3/31/72 and
Seattle telcall to Los Angeles 4/3/72 instructing that four
Los Angeles Agents not proceed to Seattle Division until
further instructions.
SAS RICHARD C. BURRIS.
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will	not	depart	Los Angeles until
further instructions from	the	Bureau	and/or	Seattle.
2 - Bureau (AM)
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will	not	depart	Los Angeles until
further instructions from	the	Bureau	and/or	Seattle.
2 - Bureau (AM)	Sub CC
1
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2 Los Angeles (66-5063)
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SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/3/72 I told SACS MATTSON AND GEBHART, and
ASAC in Los Angeles, to have the agents at the Inn of the Quay in Vancouver at 6:00 P.M. on 4/4/72.
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DB Cooper-324713/31/72
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AIR MAIL
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To:	DIRECTOR, FBI	ATIN.
:	ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (MOVEMENT UNIT)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES	(66-5063)
RE:	NORJAK

ReButel call to Los Angeles 3/31/72. Following Agents will arrive Seattle Division 4/3/72 per instructions Butelcall:
RICHARD C. BURRIS (SSN 548-32-77665)
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2 Los Angeles (66-5063) (1 - 64-497)
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FBI .
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DB Cooper-32472SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/31/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
ASAC
of Los Angeles, and ASAC of San Francisco both called on this case. Each has been instructed by the Bureau to furnish 4 men.
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I told them to have the men young and enthusiastic, volunteer-type, have them provide themselves with warm clothing, stout, warm, dry shoes, and gloves, and to bo at the Quay Inn in Vancouver not later than Monday evening, 4/3/72. I said if there was any change, we would let them know.
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DB Cooper-32473NR 019 SF PLAINTEXT
1148PM NITEL 3/31/72 JAK
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DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
Sub- E
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FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
NORJAK.
RE SE NITEL MARCH TWENTYNINE LAST FOLLOWING SAN FRANCISCO AGENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED TO PARTICIPATE IN SEARCHING PROJECT IN SEATTEL AREA AND WILL ARRIVE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, PROIR TO SIX P.
RE SE NITEL MARCH TWENTYNINE LAST FOLLOWING SAN FRANCISCO AGENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED TO PARTICIPATE IN SEARCHING PROJECT IN SEATTEL AREA AND WILL ARRIVE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, PROIR TO SIX P.M., APRIL THREE NEXT:
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DB Cooper-324743/31/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
Pursuant to your instructions, I called SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau at 7:30 A.M. on 3/31/72 and told him the agents required for the search should arrive in Vancouver, Washington, at 6:00 P.M., Monday, April 3, 1972, not Sunday, as previously indicated, since the Army troops would not arrive until Tuesday morning.
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DB Cooper-32475NRØØ5 SE PLAIN 3:58PM URGENT 3/17/72 VAB TO DIRECTOR ( MAIL) (164-2111) BUTTE
PORTLAND SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1P
NORJAK.
REBUTEL MARCH TEN LAST.
AGENTS ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT SEATTLE DIVISION SHOULD REPORT TO QUAY INN, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, NO LATER THAN TWO P. M.
AGENTS ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT SEATTLE DIVISION SHOULD REPORT TO QUAY INN, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, NO LATER THAN TWO P. M., MARCH TWENTY NEXT.
AGENTS SHOULD COME EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST THREE CHANGES OF OUT- DOOR CLOTHING, WATERPROOF BOOTS, LEATHER GLOVES. RAIN GEAR AND KNAPSACKS WILL BE PROVIDED BY SEATTLE DIVISION.
END
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AIRTEL

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TO:	Director, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, Portland	(164-41)(P) SUB- Ce
NORJAK

Re Bureau telephone call 3/9/72 ordering four Agents to Seattle for a NORJAK special commencing approximately 3/15/72.
Agents from Portland designated for this duty are:
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DB Cooper-32477RE:
NORJAK
Terrain Search
PROM BUTTE DIVISION:
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SA
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Terrain Search
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FROM SACRAMENTO DIVISION:
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION:
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Office Memorandum
· UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/9/72
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUB E
cc
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
from office called with reference to your teletype of 3/8/72. The 10 agents you requested have been approved and Butte will furnish 2, Portland 4, Sacramento 2, San Francisco 2.
They were instructed to be at the Longview Resident Agency by 6:00 P.M. on the 14th, pursuant to our teletype. If there is any change at all, we will have to get in touch with those offices and advise them.
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On 3/9/72 ASAC BIBLER advised ASAC MCCARTHY in butte and on 3/10/72 I advised SAC MATTSON in Portland, GEBHART in San Francisco and WILLIAMS in Sacramento, that the agents should not necessarily report on the 14th, but that they should await a call from us,' telling them specifically what date they should report and to what point they should report.
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AIRTEL
AIRVAIL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO	(164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:	HORJACK

Re telephone call from SOG, concerning special assignment of two weeks duration in Long View, Wash., beginning 3/14/72.
SAS will report to Long View, Wash., on the afternoon of 3/14/72 for assignment as ordered.
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DB Cooper-32480FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOI/PA
closed circuit TV system whereby he tows a TV camera in a waterproof container from the back of his boat and it is possible, according to to control the depth of this towed TV camera.
stated the average depth of Lake Merwin is approximately 140 ft. and that at that depth, a man can only dive for about one hour a day. stated the visibility should be about 100 ft. but for his com- putations he will use 30 ft. as a minimum visibility. estimates he will be able to search a 64 ft. wide search area traveling at 5 miles per hour. and according to
company with
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he has started a
stated that to this point, he has invested about $5,000 in the project and was interested in learning about all rewards offered concerning captioned matter. The writer provided such information to Sub DD 164-81-6949
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SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
COMPLAINTS RESULTING FROM THE SEARCH (SUB DD)
On 2/8/73,
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division,
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SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
COMPLAINTS RESULTING FROM THE SEARCH (SUB DD)
On 2/8/73,
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington, advised that he has talked to of the Corps of Engineers, Fort Lewis, this date. advised that he would contact Woodland, Washington, during the week of 2/12 - 16/73, concerning damage done to property during the search for unsub.
further advised that he would arrange with to have Army graders repair the damage to his property.
advised that he would like to be contacted ৳6
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if fails to contact him .
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The above information was made available to Special Agent THOMAS J. MANNING, who telephonically contacted on 2/8/73 and made the above information known to him.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 182 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAG, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/5/73
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J.
27 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAG, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/5/73
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
"NORJAK
Sur DO 5
On 2/5/73 Woodland, Washington
৳6 telephonically advised that in spite of repeated requests nothing has been done to make the property used by the US Army at the time of the Nor jak search usable. advised
he has been most patient in this regard and with the advent of Spring desires that some affirmative action be taken as soon as possible to repair the damage caused byArmy vehicles when use was made of his property. He was advised- that this would be called to the attention of the Seattle office and upon some decision being made on property repair he would be advised.
It is to be noted that SRA has been in contact with US Army claims at Ft. Lewis and on 11/30/72.' advised that securing of an Army grader through the claims section was being worked on.
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It is also to be noted that the Army has stated that the claims resulting from the Norjak search were paid through the Dept.
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It is also to be noted that the Army has stated that the claims resulting from the Norjak search were paid through the Dept. of Justice rather than Army claims but the Army felt they could handle this particular matter.
It is requested that to avoid embarassment to the Bureau" on this matter in view of the long standing claim that some contact be made with Army claims to determine their disposition of the matter and that the writer be advised as soon as possbile in order that may be advised on action being taken.
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NORJAK
Re memo of Special Agent THOMAS J. MANNING @ted 11/17/72.
AT FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON
On 11/28/72, Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, advised that as a result of the vrious claims that occurred from the activity of the third armored cavalry Division he had been in contact with the United States Army Claims Service, Fort George Meade, Maryland, who in turn had contacted the Department of Justice in Washington D.
that as a result of the vrious claims that occurred from the activity of the third armored cavalry Division he had been in contact with the United States Army Claims Service, Fort George Meade, Maryland, who in turn had contacted the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. which resulted in the following as the procedure in handling the above claims :
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Because of Posse Comitatis the Army felt that they could not pay the claims as there was some question whether they should have been involved in the search activity. They agreed, however, to receive all of the claims, negotiate for a settlement, and upon determining the amount involved would notify the Justice Department who would pay the claim. He advised, however, that he had not received a claim from He stated, however, that in view of letter there would be less delay if he would contact the Corps of Engineers himself and see if they would not rectify the wrong presented by without a formal claim.
On 12/6/72, teleponically advised that the Corps of Engineers was receptive to sending a grader to the property and he felt that the arrangements could be made within the next two weeks. He will continue to pursue this matter.
advised that the Corps of Engineers was receptive to sending a grader to the property and he felt that the arrangements could be made within the next two weeks. He will continue to pursue this matter. Sub DD
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING
Sub DD
NORJAK
Re SA MANNING telephone call to SAC, Seattle, 11/17/72
Attached to this communication is a Xerox copy of a letter dated 4/24/72 received by
signed by
On a number of occasions since May, 1972 the have inquired of the writer concerning their property being made whole after use by the United States Army. These inquiries were directed to SA RICHARD A. DYER for transmission to the proper authorities at Fort Lewis, Washington. SA DYER advised on 11/17/72 that he has called this matter to the attention of and others at ft. Lewis on at least seven or eight occasions and was advised one one of the occasions that it was not the US Army responsibility but was rather a FBI matter to have the property made whole.
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The enclosure was sent to early in November, 1972 with the letter requesting an immediate
that it was not the US Army responsibility but was rather a FBI matter to have the property made whole.
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The enclosure was sent to early in November, 1972 with the letter requesting an immediate repair to their property. All details of the damage done to the property have been placed in memo form and are in the damage claim section of 164-81. For purposes of locating this claim which was called to the attention of several Army officers at the time it was incurred, a possible reference would be the property located on property
was also used as a bivouac area and certain damage there has been or is being repaired by . However the damage complained of is extremely deep ruts on the road leading to their property and large ruts on their property which is vacant land. They stated a vehicle can not pass on the road due to the ruts and they have been attempting to sell said property but canno Sul DD show it due to the impassability of the road.
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Both individuals have been extremely patient in this matter but now feel that some satisfaction is in order. on
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24 April 1972
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Dear Sirs:
I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for your kind consideration in allowing the members of my command to use your property to establish their bivouac site while they searched for the missing skyjacker, "D. B. Cooper."
It was only mutual cooperation such as this that allowed the difficult search operation to be conducted with such relative ease and efficiency.
Before we terminated our operation on 18 April, I directed that a thorough clean up be made.
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It was only mutual cooperation such as this that allowed the difficult search operation to be conducted with such relative ease and efficiency.
Before we terminated our operation on 18 April, I directed that a thorough clean up be made. In addition, I hope to arrange for a regrading of access roads to the camp sites. I hope that this will assist in repairing any damage to the land we used.
Again, thank you for your kind consideration and assistance from both myself and the officers and men of my command.
Sincerely yours,
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DB Cooper-324871015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104* November 10, 1972
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Dear
with This will confirm your telephone conversation
of this office on November 9, 1972, relative to a claim you have filed with the U. S. Army to be reimbursed for property damage sustained by you, as well as a personal injury sus- tained by one of your employees, as a result of a search conducted by elements of the Third Armored Cavalry Division over your property during March of 1972.
As you are aware, this matter was brought to the attention of the U.
as well as a personal injury sus- tained by one of your employees, as a result of a search conducted by elements of the Third Armored Cavalry Division over your property during March of 1972.
As you are aware, this matter was brought to the attention of the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, on April 14, 1972, by a Special Agent of this office.
It is suggested that you might desire to contact .the Claims Officer, U. S. Army, Fort Lewis, Washington, for any additional information relative to this matter.
Your interest in calling this office is appreciated ..
Very truly yours,
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J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
SEARCH NEAR MERWIN DAM HANDLING OF PROPERTY DAMAGE BY MILITARY (SUB DD)
On July 20, 1972, U. S. Army, Fort Lewis, Washington, telephonically contacted this office with respect to claims being processed through his office for claims by certain individuals
including for compensation growing out of damage to their property incurred during the search conducted by elements of the 3rd Armored Calvary Division.
this office with respect to claims being processed through his office for claims by certain individuals
including for compensation growing out of damage to their property incurred during the search conducted by elements of the 3rd Armored Calvary Division.
specifically asked if per chance the money paid as the zonsom in the Northwest hijacking case was furnished by the Government. He was informed the money was paid by Northwest Airlines. was endeavoring to find some basis on which a payment for the claim could be authorized but since it was not Government money he advised the claim probably will not be authorized over his signature but will be passed up to a higher authority with the expectation that the claim will be paid. explained that he had just returned from a tour in Vietnam and had been assigned to the and after making inquiry concerning the search learned it was authorized by someone at the Pentagon and since he cannot pass on the claim it will be approved at a higher level.
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SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE: COMPLAINTS DURING SEARCH NEAR MERWIN DAM
On Monday, 7/17/72, SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised that he had received an inquiry from Washington, concerning the damage to his driveway located near the first bivouac site when heavy Army trucks caused deep ruts in the roadway.
A review of Seattle records concerning the search disclosed that an original complaint was made by 3/26/72, which was immediately turned over to Army authorities and on 3/27/72, and Ft. Lewis, Washington, who were at that time at the Command Post at Merwin Dam, were apprised of this complaint.
SA MANNING requested that Army authorities be contacted to obtain some relief for who plans to sell his property and would like the damage repaired.
On 7/17/72 SA RICHARD AVERY DYER was requested to contact Army authorities and later on the same date, he advised he left an appropriate message with the office of as well as with the request that they directly contact at telephone
or the latter number being the
AVERY DYER was requested to contact Army authorities and later on the same date, he advised he left an appropriate message with the office of as well as with the request that they directly contact at telephone
or the latter number being the telephone of 
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Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: April 13, 1972.
FROM : SA CHARLES E. FARRELL (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re:
Wash.
April 13, 1972.
SA
At approximately 10:30 A.M. April 13, 1972 FBI advised CP by radio that , Washington, telephone
has complained that the landing helicopters, about an hour earlierk
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have flown is low will This house from early in the Morning until Jack making Salt house share She didou a rally ite. ship ite "impurities DB Cooper-32495OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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have flown is low will This house from early in the Morning until Jack making Salt house share She didou a rally ite. ship ite "impurities DB Cooper-32495OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 18 EDITION CSA FPMR (( CFR) 101-11.1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE:4/13/72
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Washington, telephone contacted this office regarding helicopters flying over
stated that he owns and that helicopters have been continously flying over his property at what seems to lower' and lower altitudes.
stated that today one of his handlers was bringing when a helicopter flew over
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in the field. feels that they from the low-flying helicopters.
was not at all belligerent, but explained that he can&t afford to have these problems continuing. He wishes to be contacted by SA MANNING as soon as possible.
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(Complaint Concerning Search)
At 9:30PM, this date,
telephonically
that theSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
4/8/72
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK
On 4/7/72 Commanding officer, of US Army personnel involved in search in vicinity of Lake Merwin requested information on complaints made re property damage by US Army troops during search.
Attached to this memo is one (1) copy of a sheet listing 4 separate complaints made. Also attached is the letter of two (2) copies of a memo re a complaint made by and a memo dated 4/4/72 (two ) 2 copies concerning the complaint made by
has been apprised of the details of the four complaints made to date.
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4/4/72
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK
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, emploved at Washington, telephone is on which US Army during the serach operation conducted in the vicinity Washington. executed a wconsent form to make use of his property and set certain conditions such as
During the telephone conversation on this date that army trucks ran over destroved a gravel road
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He requested that his complaint be called to the attention of the United States Army and also pointed out in the vicinity of the property have been cleaning up all kinds of debris since the departure of the army and are perturbed by the failure to police the arma upon departure.
lle was advised that his complaint would be called to the attention of the United States Army.
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DB Cooper-32498SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/26/72
SC
NORJACK
On instant date,
Washington, telephonically
contacted this office.
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3/26/72
SC
NORJACK
On instant date,
Washington, telephonically
contacted this office. stated that last week when she was contacted by an Agent of the FBI, asking permission to search her property, the agent stated that if anything was damaged or she had any problems to contact the FBI in Longview or Seattle. stated that her driveway is being used and that the four wheele drive rigs that go in and out have torn up her driveway and MICH NM made it into a mud hole .. would like to have an agent come by and look at it so it will be fixed.
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1. Washington - complaint re road to his unoccupied property having deep ruts due to military vehicle use. The letter describing his property was furnished to you. by SAC Milnes.
2. On 4/4/72
Washington
telephone employed at
Washington telephone is the'
executed a consent form to make use of his property as and set certain conditions such as .
On 4/4/72
Washington
telephone employed at
Washington telephone is the'
executed a consent form to make use of his property as and set certain conditions such as .
On 4/4/72 he stated
. He further
alleged debris was left at have also complained that debris was strewn about their property.
3. Washington on 3/26/72 advised FBI Seattle that her driveway was used by Army trucks and has been torn up. is in vicinity of
4. is next to that of mentioned above, sent a letter to the FBI Seattle alleging that debris wasleft at her location and about her property after troops moved out. She
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING . Special Agent, FBI
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-8%) (P)
DATE: 3/27/72
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 3/27/72
Washington
alleged that helicopters sometime last week
deliberately flew over property which he is deliberately
and
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complaint was the deliberate.
MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 3/27/72
Washington
alleged that helicopters sometime last week
deliberately flew over property which he is deliberately
and
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complaint was the deliberate. according to
him, buzzing of the area in which
? He was advised there was no deliberate buzzing at which time he stated he had no objection to a search of his property but did rusent deliberate "funning" and buzzing O
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were disturbed by the
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On 5/18/72 FAA Aeronautical Center, advised FAA currently maintains records of over 850,000 licensed pilots. advised licensed pilots are filed only by name or pilot license certificate number and not by age. further advised FAA does not maintain photos of each licensed pilot. advised records are permanently maintained at FAA on pilots whose licenses have been revoked, expired or lapsed. 2 - Seattle 2 - Oklahoma City BKG:ms (4)
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FBI Date: 5/17/72
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-) NORJAK.
THROUGHOUT THE HIJACKING, THE SUBJECT APPEARED TO HAVE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FLYING IN GENERAL; ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THE BOEING SEVEN TWO SEVEN AND ABOUT FAA AND CONTROL TOWER RULES AND REQUIREMENTS.
BASED ON THIS FACT IT MIGHT BE REASONED THAT SUBJECT IS OR WAS A LICENSED PILOT, POSSIBLY WITH EXPERIENCE IN OPERATION OF
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE
Date: 10/10/2000
To: Directors Office
Criminal Investigative
Attn: OPCA
VCMO,
Section Chief Andreas Stephens
VC/FU, SSA
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Squad 5/ PSVCTF
Contact: (206) 262-2503
Approved By:
Drafted By
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Case ID #: SE 164A-81 (Pending)
Title: NORJAK
Synopsis: Request Bureau and Attorney General authority for the offering of a $100,000 reward for specific evidence leading to the resolution of this case. This was discussed between Seattle SAC Charles E. Mandigo and Section Chief Andreas Stephens on 8/18/2000
Details: To summarize, this case involving the 11/24/1971 hijacking of Northwest flight 305 has remained the only unsolved hijacking in U.S. history. Seattle has processed well over 1100 subjects over the years and virtually every other field division has also expended significant investigative resources. Other than a small portion of the $200,000 ransom money being recovered along the bank of the Columbia River,
Other than a small portion of the $200,000 ransom money being recovered along the bank of the Columbia River, near Vancouver, Washington in February, 1980, no trace of the unidentified subject has ever been found. A recently updated prosecutive opinion received from the Seattle USA's office and DOJ has continued to indicate that a statute of limitations does not apply in this matter. At the time of this crime, airplane hijacking was a capital offense in the United States. This hijacking, due to its singular nature, certainly contributed to the acceleration of sweeping changes in U.S. airport security and thus had a direct and long lasting impact on the traveling public.
The hijacking of Northwest 305 continues to garner media attention. Seattle continues to receive numerous media inquiries (about fifty in the past year alone). Pursuant to recent requests from the National Press Office, Seattle cooperated in the new production of a special on the History
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Pursuant to recent requests from the National Press Office, Seattle cooperated in the new production of a special on the History
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TO
: FILE (164-81)
FROM ': SAC PAUL L. MACK
SUBJECT: NORJAC
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DATE:
3/5/79
At 11:03 AM, 3/5/79, Royal Globe Insurance Company, New York, tele- phone (212) 732-8400, advised that the Royal Globe Insurance Company had paid Northwest Orient Airlines over $200,000 as a result of the loss sustained in November, 1971 in cap- tioned case. She indicated the last correspondence she had was from in December, 1978.
stated that of KNBC News, Los Angeles, has been in touch with her company concerning a news story he is working on which in fact reports that the FBI is investigating a particular suspect in this case. She wanted to know if the FBI, in fact, has a suspect or anyone under arrest in this matter.
She was informed the FBI has checked out over 1000 suspects over the years and continually receives allegations that individuals are identical with "D.
She was informed the FBI has checked out over 1000 suspects over the years and continually receives allegations that individuals are identical with "D.B. COOPER" and that the FBI does check such allegations out. She was informed that the FBI does not have any one under arrest in connection with this crime.
She requested that she be advised promptly in the event an individual is arrested for the NORJAC case.
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ROYAL GLOBE
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150 William Street New York, N.Y. 10038
(212) 732-8400
September 11, 1978
Mr. John M. Reed Special Agent In Charge United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 Second Avenue . Seattle, Washington 98174
Sub FF
Dear Mr. Reed:
0,164.81
Re: Hijacking Northwest Airlines
Date of Loss: November 24, 1971
We would appreciate your assistance in updating our records re- garding the subject, in particular as to if the party has been apprehended and also if any of the funds
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Re: Hijacking Northwest Airlines
Date of Loss: November 24, 1971
We would appreciate your assistance in updating our records re- garding the subject, in particular as to if the party has been apprehended and also if any of the funds paid by our company to our insured have been recovered.
In the past and present, we have been contacted by a and most recently of In 1976 she relayed to us all information regarding the hijacking, also stated she had given the same information to the Bureau, five years before. We in turn relayed her information to New York Branch of the Bureau. Later.
advised us that the information supplied by
was nothing new and they had already checked her out. Most recently, she again wrote us an eleven page letter, regarding "D. B. Cooper" .
C he has listed the names and addresses of parties who could identify this man. She concluded by stating she smells fear among some of these people" and has not pursued the matter. She has requested that we be very careful who we show this information, that she furnished, too. She hopes we find before he finds her or she'll be a dead duck. Also she states she can expect no protection from the F.
She hopes we find before he finds her or she'll be a dead duck. Also she states she can expect no protection from the F.B.I. based on findings.
We would appreciate hearing from you regarding the status of the case and in particular letter to us.
Yours very truly.
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ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY . ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY . GLOBE INDEMNITY COMPANY . SAFEGUARD IN. NEWARK INSURANCE COMPANY . AMERICAN AND FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANY . AND ROYAL GLOBL LIFE
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NORJAK
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC DALE KELL, Little Rock Division, telephonically contacted SA this date and advised that he had been contacted by former AUSA who stated that he,
had been contacted by a who wanted to know if the reward for D. B. COOPER was still outstanding. Evidently, has told that he has a friend whom he would not name who knows the identity of COOPER.
SA advised of above. SA states that the reward program originally offered by Northwest Airlines no longer exists, however, the Royal Globe Insurance Aompany of New
SA states that the reward program originally offered by Northwest Airlines no longer exists, however, the Royal Globe Insurance Aompany of New York, N. Y., will negotiate a reward. They will not, however, talk with anyone until they have first talked with the FBI.
This information was telephonically furnished to Night Clerk at Little Rock, who was going to advise SAC KELL.
2 - Seattle
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ROBERT E. THOMPSON PUBLISHER EDITOR
Sus FF Ju GG
November 30, 1976
Dear Mr. Reed:
I am terribly sorry to have been so long in replying to your letter of October 21 in regard to the Post-Intelligencer's $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of D. B. Cooper. Unfortunately I have been out of the city and also have been wrestling with the problem of the reward.
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We finally have concluded that the ' offer of the reward will end as of December 31, 1976.
Unfortunately I have been out of the city and also have been wrestling with the problem of the reward.
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We finally have concluded that the ' offer of the reward will end as of December 31, 1976. Should you have any inquiries about the reward after the first of the year, you, .. therefore, can' inform the individuals involved that it no longer is in effect.
With best regards, .
sincerely yours,
Robert E. Thompson
Mr. John M. Reed Special Agent in Charge". United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Wa. 98174
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TOYAL. GLOBE, HOME NUMBER
ADVISED ROYAL GLOBE IS WILLING TO NEGOTIATE FOR PERCENTAGE OF THE EXTORTED MONEY WITH CLEINT OF GREELY ,, COLORADO , 'ATTORNEY FOR RECOVERY OF MONEY, AND INFORMATION: LEADING TO b6 b7C APPREHENSION OF D.B. COOPER. ALSO WILLING TO . COOPERATE WITH BI IN THIS MATTER: .WILL BE AVAILABLE AT HIS HOME AFTER
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Mr. Robert E. Thompson Publisher "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" 6th and Wall Seattle, Washington 98111
Dear Mr. Thompson:
We periodically receive inquiries from citizens concerning the $5,000 reward offered by the "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" for the arrest and con- viction of D.
Thompson:
We periodically receive inquiries from citizens concerning the $5,000 reward offered by the "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" for the arrest and con- viction of D. B. Cooper. With the anniversary date of the Cooper hijacking approaching us in November, we would like to verify whether or not your reward for the arrest and conviction of Cooper is still outstand- ing, so that we can correctly answer any inquiries received by the field offices of the FBI.
Thank you for your time and interest.
Sincerely yours,
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John M. Reed Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 1)- Seattle (164-81)
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TO	:	ADIC,	NEW	YORK	(164-627)
FROM	:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NOR.JAK 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111

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Enclosed for the New York Division are one copy of a personal.
JAK 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111

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Enclosed for the New York Division are one copy of a personal. letter from Royal Globe Insurance Company, 150 William Street, New York, New York, dated 9/19/76 to the Seattle office of the FBI, and one copy of a personal letter from the Seattle Office of the FBI dated 10/18/76.
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For the information of New York Division, contact has been made telephonically by Seattle with the Royal Globe Insurance Company in New York as they are the insurance company that paid Northwest Orient Airlines approximately $180,000 as a result of captioned grine. As a result of that contact it was learned that Royal Globe has been receiving some inquiries from pri- vate citizens regarding a reward in this matter.
In an effort to follow up every lead in this important case, liaison was established by the Seattle Division to insure that any contact that Royal Globe Insurance Company receives is promptly forwarded to the FBI.
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Sub FF 164-81-7437OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1979 EDITION OSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 8/16/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
(BUfile 164-2111)
Such J.
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On 7/28/76, ? Agent for the Royal Globe Insurance Company, Dexter Horton Building, Seattle, Washington, was contacted by the writer. stated
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he had been dealing with concerning
and that company's ability to locate any evidence con- cerning captioned matter in Lake Merwin.
stated he had reached an agreement with as to a reward for should he discover any infor-
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mation. was advised that in no way would the FBI
endorse nor would' they guarantee integrity.
stated he understood the FBI's position and intended to investigate as thoroughly as possible.
was asked to furnish the FBI with the names of any individuals or groups who contact Royal Globe concerning the possibility of obtaining a reward for evidence in
was asked to furnish the FBI with the names of any individuals or groups who contact Royal Globe concerning the possibility of obtaining a reward for evidence in captioned matter. stated he would make the requests known to his superiors in New York and would be back in touch with the writer when the results of that inquiry are known. further advised that he did not see any problems with providing the requested information.
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DB Cooper-32518 "REJ6 MP PLAIR 505PM NITEL JULY 29, 1976
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41 )
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
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NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
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FOR THE INFORMATION OF PORTLAND, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, b6 PROVIDED THIS OFFICE WITH A COPY OF A LETTER WHICH WAS SENT TO b7D
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NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FROM
, OREGON, TELEPHONE NUMBER
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THE LETTER
DATED JULY 22, 1976, REQUESTED INFORMATION IF.
OF PORTLAND, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, b6 PROVIDED THIS OFFICE WITH A COPY OF A LETTER WHICH WAS SENT TO b7D
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NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FROM
, OREGON, TELEPHONE NUMBER
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DATED JULY 22, 1976, REQUESTED INFORMATION IF. A REWARD WAS STILL AVAILABLE SHOULD THE HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, BE LOCATED. ALSO INDICATES IN THIS LETTER THAT HE IS IN POSSESSION OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE IDENTITY OF THE HIJACKER BUT. HE WISHED TO PURSUE THIS MATTER WITH GREAT CAUTION AND WANTED TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE REWARD BEFORE RE DID ANYTHING FURTHER.
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ON JULY 27, 1976, AND ADVISED
THAT HE WAS OFFERED A
REWARD OF $25,000 FOR THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE HIJACKER. ALSO TOLD HIM THE REWARD WOULD REMAIN VALID THROUGH
Sal F . 7026.
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DCCEMSER 31, 1976. ALSO ADVISED IN THIS LETTER TO b6 b7C b7D
CONTACT THE FBI IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WITH ANY INFORMATION HE HAS .
PORTLAND AT OREGON, WILL CONTACT TO DETERMINE ANY INFORMATION HE HAS REGARDING NORJAK.
ALSO ADVISED IN THIS LETTER TO b6 b7C b7D
CONTACT THE FBI IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WITH ANY INFORMATION HE HAS .
PORTLAND AT OREGON, WILL CONTACT TO DETERMINE ANY INFORMATION HE HAS REGARDING NORJAK.
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DB Cooper-32520 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101.11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 7/13/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE: SUB E - SEARCH AREA,
SUB FF - REWARD
Re memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING dated 6/29/76.
On 7/9/76, attempt was made to contact
at
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, Seattle, Washington.
advised that he was on vacation until 7/19/76 and
she advised she would have
call SA at that time.
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DB Cooper-32521
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY ICH CONTEX CCA FPMR (41 CM2) ,CI-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81} (P)
DATE:
6/29/76
FROM : SA THOMAS J.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81} (P)
DATE:
6/29/76
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NOP JAK
Sus E Sur FF
Attached to this memo is a letter received at Longview RA on 6/28/76.
This letter was previously mentioned in a memo of the writer concerning a telephone call from of ROYAL-GLOBE
INSURANCE . 0 Contact with in Seattle, mentioned in letter, being left to discretion of case agent.
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$5 DB Cooper-32522 Royal- Globe Insurance COMPANIES
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY . LIVERPOOL & LONDON & CLOSE INSURANCE COMPANY . ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY . CLOSE INDEMNITY COMPANY . ROYAL CLOSE INSURANCE COMPANY
LONDON AND LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY . STANDARD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY . THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
NEWARK INSURANCE COMPANY . AMERICAN AND FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANY - BRITISH & FOREIGN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY .
THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
NEWARK INSURANCE COMPANY . AMERICAN AND FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANY - BRITISH & FOREIGN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY . THAMES & MERSEY MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Claim & Loss Ppty W. Comp. 180 WILLIAM STREET NEWYORK, N. Y. 10038
ROYAL ALLORE
TEL: (212) 732-8400
June 22, 1976
Mr. Thomas J. Manning Federal Bureau of Investigation P. O. Box 429 Longview, Washington 98532
Dear Sir:

Insured:	Northwest	Airlines
Hijacking	11/24/71

This furthers your June 15, 1976 telephone conversation with our concerning the potential recovery of the funds, which we paid to the captioned insured as a result of the hijacking of one of its planes by an individual identi- fied as D. B. Cooper.
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The Northwestern Airlines contacted our attorney, who in turn advised us of the situation.
We then contacted
by phone and this is briefly
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what
told us:
He
in Kirkland. He has and since he believes, on the basis of the information, which he was able to gather, that D.
He has and since he believes, on the basis of the information, which he was able to gather, that D. B. Cooper with the money landed in a lake in the Louis River Canyon, ho would undertake the search for the money for a certain percen- tage of the redeemable bills. 164-21-6788
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The Northwestern Airlines were apparently approached by of Kirkland, Washington, who offered his
services as with the indication that, according to his information, the hijacker landed with the money in a lake, and that he, would be able to locate the bag and possibly the body of the late D. B. Cooper and bring it to the surface. 6/15/76
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
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This date Royal Insurance b6 b7C
Company, 150 Williams Street, New York, New York 10038 telephonically contacted the writer at Longview RA. She advised name of writer was given to her by the company's
in Seattle, Washington, telephone Đ
as a person familiar with captioned matter.
She advised name of writer was given to her by the company's
in Seattle, Washington, telephone Đ
as a person familiar with captioned matter.
stated she has been contacted by Kir ikland, Washington telephone
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She pointed out that he originally approached Northwest Airlines re this matter and was referred to an attorney who reir esented Northwest Airlines in litigation concerning payment by Royal Insurance to Northwest which was the insurance carrier for the airline. She stated that the company fought payment of the sum of $210,000 in court but after litigation were told to pay the amount and this has been paid. Under rights of subrogation Royal now has right, title and interest to the money COOPER received.
payment of the sum of $210,000 in court but after litigation were told to pay the amount and this has been paid. Under rights of subrogation Royal now has right, title and interest to the money COOPER received.
the lake with told her he would be willing to undertake a search of in hopes of recovery of same. She stated she knew that the FBI had serial numbers of all the bills and had in fact pictures of each bill. He stated that if the money was found it would be surrendered to Royal and his payment would be one half of all recovered monies. He did not want a down payment and had no minimum charge but would do everything at his own risk with his final objective being the 50-50 split. He stated he wanted a contract to specifically set out this 50-50 split with Royal and that based on this proposition she had their Seattle representative conduct a background check to determine whether was lakitimat SEARCH SERIALI (2) C
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This check revealed very Little except that his company was new and was not known to places like Better Business Bureau, was not listed in phone book etc.
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This check revealed very Little except that his company was new and was not known to places like Better Business Bureau, was not listed in phone book etc. She stated she did not doubt the legitimacy of however. She continued that she was going to bring to Royal's management attention the desire for a contract with and would advise Seattle Division by letter if they are going under contract.
She asked that not be contacted until contractual matter is resolved. No statement was made by writer that we would or would not contact Further she was not advised that
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From everything she said it would appear that
is anotherb6 in a long line of individuals who have searched, on their own, for the money in the general search area FRI and army personnel operated. However it is felt that an interview with would be in order in the event he has not been completely candid with SA and does have some definite information as to location of money. It is requested that no information re contact with be revealed at time of contact.
However it is felt that an interview with would be in order in the event he has not been completely candid with SA and does have some definite information as to location of money. It is requested that no information re contact with be revealed at time of contact.
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DB Cooper-32526 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
(BUfile 164-2111)
DATE:
5/27/76
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On 5/17/76, (phonetic), Royal Globe Insurance Company of New York, telephonically contacted the writer to inquire about stated her company paid Northwest Orient Airlines approximately $215,000 as a result of an insurance claim by Northwest necessitated by captioned crime.
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was advised by the writer that the FBI could not endorse nor in any way gurantee that was not attempting an insurance fraud.
in the Lake was also advised that the FBI had no specific information as to the probability of there being any ransom money at the bottom of Lake Merwin. indicated she would have a representative of Royal Globe contact stated that if and evaluate met all the qualifications imposed by Royal Globe then there was a possibility her company would enter into a negotiation with to pay him a reward if he discovered information and/or ransom money as a result of Merwin area.
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DB Cooper-32527 Airtel
5/5/76
To: SACS, Seattle (164-81) Las Vegas (164-60) Los Angeles (164-797)
Portland (164-41) San Francisco . (164-220)
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK; 00: SE
Representatives from receiving offices were in attendance at the Norjak seminar held at San Francisco,
(164-220)
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK; 00: SE
Representatives from receiving offices were in attendance at the Norjak seminar held at San Francisco, 4/8-9/76, where a suggestion was made to institute a pub- licity campaign for release in early November, 1976, widely publicizing' a reward for any twenty-dollar bill turned in from the ransom list published in various media periodicals and possible local newspapers. This suggestion was approved at FBINQ and efforts to initiate appropriate groundwork steps are now being taken. .
Receiving offices should, at this time, contact major newspapers within their Divisions in an effort to determine if first they would particpate in this publicity venture by printing. on a one-time, daily, or weekly basis . the list of ransom bill serial numbers and second if they' agree to printing these, is there a particular form in which the numbers could be provided to facilitate easier printing of same. Newspaper officials should be advised that calls from individuals concerning the fact that they possess a twenty-dollar bill of interest will be directed to the nearest FBI Office.
Newspaper officials should be advised that calls from individuals concerning the fact that they possess a twenty-dollar bill of interest will be directed to the nearest FBI Office.
Seattle should immediately set out leads for Minneapolis to contact officials at Northwest Airlines in an effort to determine their interest in possibly pro-
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DB Cooper-32528January 8, 1974
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Oregon Journal 1320 Southwest Broadway Portland, Oregon 97201
Dear
Mr. Julius Lee Mattson, Special Agent in Charge of our Portland Office, has brought to my attention the many articles contained in recent editions of your paper regarding the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines flight on November 24, 1971. I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness in bringing the details concerning this case to the attention of your many readera. I am certainly gratified for the assistance you have rendered the FBI and, on behalf of my associates, I convey sincere thanks.
Sincerely, Conkelley
1 - Portland (164-41) Reurlet 12/20/73.
I am certainly gratified for the assistance you have rendered the FBI and, on behalf of my associates, I convey sincere thanks.
Sincerely, Conkelley
1 - Portland (164-41) Reurlet 12/20/73. Seattle (164-81) 1.
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DB Cooper-32530FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/4/73
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Vía
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
P
FROM: SAC, WFO (164-169) (ate)
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NORJAK
(00: SE)
1
On.1/3/74
- Rockville, Maryland, telephonically contacted WFO requesting that a list of twenty dollar bills still outstanding in connection with captioned matter be sent to , that this request was prompted by recent publicity appearing in the Oregon Journal stating that such a list was avail- able through local FBI Offices and a visit to
The Dalles, Oregon. She stated, ---
who related. captioned matter to her. She stated
that neither are in possession of any suspect twenty dollar bills nor do either have any infor- mation concerning caption matter and the list was merely being requested as matter of curiosity;
The above information is being furnished the
She stated
that neither are in possession of any suspect twenty dollar bills nor do either have any infor- mation concerning caption matter and the list was merely being requested as matter of curiosity;
The above information is being furnished the Portland and Seattle Divisions since the office of origin may deem it advisable for to be interviewed to determine the basis for his interest in captioned matter.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANEROUS
SulFF 164-81-6053
2 - Seattle 2 - Portland 1 - WFO
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b6 b7CDirector, FBI (104-2111) Attn. Correspondence and Tours Section External Affairs Division SAC, Portland (104-41) (P) .
12/20/73
NORJAK 00: Seattle
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Enclosed horewithi to the Bureau and Seattle are news clippings from the "Oregon Journal," Portland, Oregon, daily newspaper, for the weekdays of 11/22-12/14/73, publicizing the NORJAK case. In addition to the clippings, there are forwarded to Bureau and Seattle the complete front pages of the 11/22, 11/23, 11/26 and 11/27/73, editions of this paper.
In addition to the clippings, there are forwarded to Bureau and Seattle the complete front pages of the 11/22, 11/23, 11/26 and 11/27/73, editions of this paper. These pages are being forwarded in their entirety to illustrate the prominent front page coverage the "Oregon Journal" gave this story.
and b6 he spent considerable time and effort preparing for publication. b7C I believe this coverage again demonstrates his constructive, enthusiastic cooperation with this office.
Numerous leads have been received from all over the country as a result of this publicity. Radio and television publicity in various parts of the country has been a spin-off of the + It is recommended the Bureau consider sending an appreciative letter over the Director's signature. Letter should be addressed as follows: Staff Writer, "Oregon Journal, " 1320 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97201. There is nothing in Portland files which would preclude sending this letter.
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Castle Rock, Colorado
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Apropos to your request, there is attached a copy of the serial numbers that were paid in the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane out of Portland, Oregon; on November 24, 1971. The FBI has not posted a reward in this case. I believe the reward you are referring to was published by the Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
Enclosure
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, BUFFALO (164-46) (RUC)
HORJAK
(00:
SEATTLE)
Enclosed for Seattle are nine (9) copies of an FD-302 reflecting investigation conducted at Buffalo, and two copies of a letter from
was furnished with a copy of the sequentially listed serial
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, BUFFALO (164-46) (RUC)
HORJAK
(00:
SEATTLE)
Enclosed for Seattle are nine (9) copies of an FD-302 reflecting investigation conducted at Buffalo, and two copies of a letter from
was furnished with a copy of the sequentially listed serial numbers of the $20 bills used in captioned matter. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 11) 2 - Buffalo
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriplion
12/7/73
New York, was interviewed and after being advised of the identities of the interviewing Agents and that this interview concerned his writing to the Buffalo FBI Office regarding information on how to play the D. B. Cooper game, he provided the following information: advised that he saw a newspaper article about the Northwest Airlines highfacking in the local paper the "Tonawanda Neus." advised he did not have a copy of this article presently but the article stated that if a reader wished to help find any $20 bills used in the ranson that the reader merely was to contact his nearest FBI Office for a list of the serial numbers of the $20 bills in question.
have a copy of this article presently but the article stated that if a reader wished to help find any $20 bills used in the ranson that the reader merely was to contact his nearest FBI Office for a list of the serial numbers of the $20 bills in question. stated that the "Tonawanda News" referred to finding this raison money as the "D. B. Cooper Game."
The following description of obtained through observation and interview:
WAS
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Race	White
Sex	Mala
Date of Birth
Height	5VAT
Weight	135 pounds
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Hazel

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Interviewed on 12/4/73 Tom of Tonawanda, N.Y.
File #
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by SA SA
Date dictated
12/6/73
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; It ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Dear Sirs, I am interested in playing the"D.
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Dear Sirs, I am interested in playing the"D.B. Cooper Game". If you would, I'd be happy if you would send me a copy of the list with the serial numbers of the twenty-dollar bills taken by Cooper. I know it won't be easy, but I'm giving it a try. If you could, I'd also like one for my father. All together I want two. Thank-you very Young truly
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Reference Sub FF titled "Reward".
The newspaper, Oregon Journal, Portland, Oregon 97201, area code 503-222-5511, is offering a reward of $1,000 for the first missing $20 bill that is turned in to them.
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1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 December 18, 1973
Montesano, Washington
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1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 December 18, 1973
Montesano, Washington
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Thank you for your letter expressing an interest in locating the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker, "D. B. Cooper", on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Due to the limited supply of the ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public. However, if you feel you might have one of the $20 bills, you can call your local police or sheriff's office and check the serial number against their list. In addition, many banking institutions throughout the country have a copy of the ranson list.
For your information there is a reward of $25,000 for the ransom money and an additional $1,000 for the first missing $20 bill turned in to the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland, Oregon.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter. Sincerely,
J. B. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81)
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Milnes Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81)
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1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 December 18, 1973
Spokane, Washington
Dear :
Thank you for your letter expressing an interest in locating the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker, "D. B. Cooper" on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Due to the limited supply of ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public. However, if you feel you might have one of the $20 bills, you can call your local police or sheriff's office and check the serial number against their list. In addition, many banking insti- tutions throughout the country have a copy of the ransom list.
For your information, in addition to the $1,000 reward being offered by the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland, Oregon, there is a reward of $25,000 being offered for the ransom money by Northwest Orient Airlines.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter. Sincerely,
J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
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Thank you for your letter expressing interest in locating the missing $20 bills obtained by the hijacker, "D. B. Cooper", on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Due to the limited supply of ransom lists and the great demand for them, it is impractical as well as impossible to make copies of this list available to the public. However, if you feel you might have one of the $20 bills, you can call your local police or sheriff's office and check the serial numbers against their list. In addition, many banking institutions throughout the country have a copy of the ransom list.
For your information there is a reward of $25,000 for the ransom money and an additional $1,000 for the first Missing $20 bill turned in to the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland, Oregon.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter. Sincerely,
1 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81)
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Thank you again for your interest in this matter. Sincerely,
1 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81)
(4)
J. D. Milnos Special Agent in Charge
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)-The FBI in Portland announced today that Nur- thwest Orient Airlines is offering a $25,000 reward for recovery of the $200,000 ransom paid to skyjacker D.B. Cooper last November.
The FBI release quoted Northwest Orient president Donald W. Nyrop as Authorizing the $25,000 "finder fee" for recovery of the total ransom, or 15 per cent for any portion of the money returned to the airline.
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Page 1 The Daily Chronicle Centralia, Washington
Data: 10/19/72
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EastofTOM KOENNINGER
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NORJAK
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Re Seattle nited dated 10/16/72.
Contact with representative of the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Las Vegas Sun on October 17, 1972, disclosed that they had previously received the news release by DONALD W. NYROP from the Wire Services to which they both subscribe and in fact had publicized same in the Sunday alitions of their respective newspapers appearing October 15, 1972.
On basis of the foregoing no additional' contact is being made at Las Vegas.
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Reward offered for data aiding skyjacker capture
Hunters have been alerted to be on the lookout for game that's bigger than 'deer or elk-like money.
Still pressing the search for skyjacker .
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Reward offered for data aiding skyjacker capture
Hunters have been alerted to be on the lookout for game that's bigger than 'deer or elk-like money.
Still pressing the search for skyjacker . "D.B. Cooper," the FBI has announced that the president of Northwest Orient ; Airlines, Donald W. Nyrop, has author- izedja reward of $25,000 to the finder of ; evidence of the missing. skyjacker, ort
15 per cent of the $200,000 ransom money the skyjacker is believed to have parachuted with on Nov. 24, 1971.
"D.B. Cooper" was the name used by a man who hijacked a Northwest Air- lines jet last Thanksgiving Eve, got $200,000 and four parachutes from the airline, and then apparently bailed out . of the plane between Seattle and Reno, Nev.
The FBI has indicated the belief that the man parachuted in the area north of the North Fork Lewis River and south of the Kalama River.
J. E. Milnes, special agent in charge of the FBI at Seattle, has specifically advised travelers, hunters and others in the forested area northeast of Woodland to watch for the remains of a man, pos- sibly dead for about a year.
Milnes, special agent in charge of the FBI at Seattle, has specifically advised travelers, hunters and others in the forested area northeast of Woodland to watch for the remains of a man, pos- sibly dead for about a year. Other want- ed evidence is remnants of a parachute, harness or parachute shroud lines; a deteroirated raincoat or overcoat; and a small briefcase or attache case.
The money consisted of 10,000 twenty- dollar bills wrapped in a parachute canopy. All serial numbers are known and can be identified.
Persons discovering evidence of the skyjacker/ are requested to call "the FRI in Seattle collect. The number is code 206, MA 2-0460.
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Page 1 The Columbian Vancouver, Washington
Date: 10/19/72 Edition:afternoon
Author: staff EattoJack R. Campbell Title: NORJAK
Character: of Classification: 164-81
Submitting Office: Seattle Being Investigated
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SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) Hunters moving into the south- west Washington wilds for the, opening of the general hunting season Saturday have been asked to look for $200,000 - the money Northwest Airlines pald to the hijacker known as D. B. Cooper.
And they have been offered a $251000 reward if they come up with the whole amount. The re- waid scales down to 15 per cent of lany lesser amount recuv- Kered.
Cooper, the only *successful parachute hijacker, is believed to have bailed out of a North- west . 727 jetliner . last Thanksgiving Eve. somewhere over the southwest Washington area. Law enforcement agencies have scoured the area ' se'jeral times but 'without suc- cejs. ' .-
Northwest, " still convinced Cooper didn't survive the jump, hopes a hunter will stumblį on :the loot.
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Information furnished from File, Serial, and Page Number: Fron SAC Ietter of SAC dated 10/17/72 setting forth facts re hijacker and reward
Information furnished was obtained:
3 during course of Bureau investigation from informants from complainants or other sources
Information furnished to: . Keosl; Washington PD; Cowlitz County SO; Longview, Washington PD; Clark Co SO,; Vancouver; Washington PD; Camas, Washington PD; SOs of Wahkiakum, Lewis and Pacific counties; "entralia and Chehalis PD and Raymond PD Number of items disseminated: 12
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Co SO,; Vancouver; Washington PD; Camas, Washington PD; SOs of Wahkiakum, Lewis and Pacific counties; "entralia and Chehalis PD and Raymond PD Number of items disseminated: 12
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Thomas J. Manning
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AIRTEL
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SUBJECT
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Enclosed for Portland Division is one copy of a circular describing the area into which Unsub parachuted, specific things to look for, and reward information. This circular is being distributed to game wardens having cognizance over the area into which Unsub parachuted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
._ Portland (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle
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ON OCTOBER THIRTEEN SEVENTYTWO, DONALD W. NYROP, PRESIDENT, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, AUTHORIZED HIS APPROVAL FOR RELEASE TO NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA OF THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE :
"DONALD W. . NYROP, PRESIDENT, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, HAS AUTHOR- IZED A FINDER FEE OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL RE- WARD OR FIFTEEN PERCENT OF ANYIPORTION OF THE D. B. COOPER RANSOM MONEY THAT IS RETURNED. "
ç RECEIVING OFFICES WILL ARRANGE TO MAKE THE ABOVE QUOTED INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE APPROPRIATE NEWS MEDIA. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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FROM : SPC FRANCIS E.
10 MAY 1002 EDITION CSA FPMA (41 CFR) 191-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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FROM : SPC FRANCIS E. ENTLER
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 10/15 /72
Sus C Sie FF
The News department, KIRO T.V., contacted this office and requested copy of flier being distributed in South- western Washington offering $25,000 reward for evidence found pertaining to captioned case. I advised them that all available fliers had been disseminated but that one would be furnished 10/16.
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DB Cooper-32548Pot of gold' for hunters
A $25,000 finders-fee re- ward for the return of the D. B. Cooper ransom money was announced late yester- day by Northwest Orient Air- lines. A man using Cooper's name parachuted with $200,000 on November 24, 1971, from a Northwest jet.
The reward coincides with the opening of hunting sea- son.
A man using Cooper's name parachuted with $200,000 on November 24, 1971, from a Northwest jet.
The reward coincides with the opening of hunting sea- son. The airline hopes hunt- ers might find the ransom.
Donald W. Nyrop, airline president, said a reward `of 15 per cent will be paid for anyone finding any part of the ransom.
Cooper jumped from the rear door of a 727 after collection 10,000 $20 bills.
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RE SEATTLE NITEL DATED OCTOBER TEN LAST TO BUREAU AND MINNEAPOLIS.
ON OCTOBER THIRTEEN INSTANT, DONALD W. NYROP, PRESIDENT, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES (NOA (, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT , AUTHORIZED 'HIS APPROVAL FOR THE RELEASE
TO : THE THE NEWS MEDIA. IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA OF THE NEWS RELEASE AS QUOTED IN REFERENCED AIRTEL. , ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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FROM:
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NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE,
OCTOBER FIVE, SEVENTYTWO.
MINNEAPOLIS IS REQUESTED TO RECONTACT MR. NYROP
AND OBTAIN HIS APPROVAL FOR THE RELEASE OF THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION TO THE NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA:
"DONALD W. NÝROP, PRESIDENT; NORTHWEST ORIENT
AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, HAS
AUTHORIZED A FINDERS FEE OF TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL
REWARD OR FIFTEEN PER. CENT OF ANY PORTION OF THE D. B. COOPER
RANSOM MONEY THAT IS RETURNED. "
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FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	SUR FF
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE: MÅ NITEL TO THE BUREAU OCTOBER FIVE, SEVENTYTWO. BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED FOR SEATTLE AND PORTLAND
DIVISIONS TO PROVIDE THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON NEWS
ORGANIZATIONS WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION
BY NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES OF A REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF THE RANSOM MONEY.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE,
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU AND MINNEAPOLIS, OCTOBER
FOUR LAST.
DONALD W. NYROP, PRESIDENT, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TODAY ADVISED HE WOULD NOT HESITATE TO AUTHORIZE A FINDERS FEE OF TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL OR FIFTEEN PERCENT FOR ANY PORTION OF RANSOM MONEY RETURNED.
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DATE: October 4, 1972
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
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at Seattle, dated
On September 27, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, phone advised that his department would disseminate literature about unsub to game wardens for further dissemination to local hunters in the Lake Merwin Dam area. He advised that he could probably dis- seminate 1,500 copies of the literature.
On September 28, 1972, SA was advised of the above information at which time he stated that he would forward 1, 500 copies of the literature regarding the . unsub to the Longview, Washington RA for further dissemination to (supra) .
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MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) .
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 2P
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NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU, DATED AUGUST TWENTYFOUR LAST. RE NITEL REQUESTED BUREAU AUTHORITY TO CONTACT NORTHWEST AIRLINES AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE A FINDERS FEE TO ANYONE FINDING AND RETURNING THE RANSOM MONEY. FIFTEEN PERCENT OF ANY RANSOM MONEY RETURNED WAS RECOMMENDED AS A REASONABLE REWARD.
SEATTLE DIVISION IS DISSEMINATING INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED SKYJACKING TO WASHINGTON STATE GAME WARDENS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AREA INTO WHICH UNSUB PARACHUTED. THE WARDENS ARE BEING ASKED TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ALL HUNTERS THEY EN- COUNTER IN THIS AREA DURING THE UPCOMING SEASON.
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INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY REWARD FOR PERSONS FINDING PART OR ALL OF THE RANSOM MONEY WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GAME WARDENS AT THIS TIME. IF A FINDERS FEE IS EVENTUALLY AUTHORIZED, THIS FACT WILL BE DISSEMINATED THROUGH THE WASHINGTON STATE GAME WARDENS TO THE HUNTERS IN THIS AREA.
IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING LEAD IS BEING SET FORTH ON A UACB BASIS :
MINNEAPOLIS WILL EXPEDITIOUSLY CONTACT APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT NORTHWEST AIRLINES TO DETERMINE IF A FINDERS FEE CAN BE AUTHORIZED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES.
SUTEL . ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END 
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Seattle, Washington October 2, 1972
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Dear Sir:
On November 24, 1971, a man parachuted into the below. described area with $200,000 in $20 bills. If, while camping or hunting, you should discover any evidence concerning this skyjacking please contact the nearest FBI Office.
If, while camping or hunting, you should discover any evidence concerning this skyjacking please contact the nearest FBI Office.
AREA INVOLVED:
Bound on the West by US 5, bound on the South by the Columbia River, bound on the North by the Kalama River, and bound. on the East by the Skamania - Clark County line.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
(1.) The remains of a man, possibly dead for one year.
(2.) The remnants of a parachute, harness or parachute shroud lines.
(3.) 10,000 $20 bills wrapped in a parachute canopy, all serial numbers are known and can be identified.
(4.) Deteriorated raincoat or overcoat.
(5.) Small briefcase or attache case.
If any information concerning this matter is discovered, it should be reported to the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, Area Code 206, telephone MA 2-0460 collect, or to the nearest FBI Office, which can be found by checking the front of your telephone directory.
Very truly yours, I.E. Milnes J. E. MILNES, Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-32557 SubFF 164-81-3946FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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TO ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) 1 FROM SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) SUBJECT NORJAK 00: Seattle
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Reference Seattle airtel to the Bureau dated 8/7/72. . In order that this case be given more publicity, the following leads are being set forth for Bureau consideration and approval:
1. Mats should be made of the artist's conception of Unsub so that small publications with limited funds can feature articles concerning this matter and include with the story a picture of Unsub without incurring the additonal expense of having new mats made (Note: . An editor of the Veterans ' of Foreign Wars publication for the State of Oregon has requested such a mat to print a picture of Unsub in his next issue).
2. If the artist's conception of Unsub is changed as suggested in referenced airtel, mats of the new picture should also be made.
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 5 November, 1976
Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
A number of weeks ago I called the Indianapolis office of the FBI and relayed the contents of the two inclosed news items to the lady who took my call. It seemed to me that an investifation of the bills found in Newfoundland would be in order, especially since the serial numbers of the Cooper ransom bills are known.
The lady who listened to my story thanked me nicely, hung up, and did nt even ask my name. Since I was interested enough to call in the first place, I would certainly like to know what . happened, if. anything, especially if some reward . is involved.
As a retired Federal analyst, I am very familiar with the way many Government agencies do not always answer their mail, unless of course some Congressional interest
As a retired Federal analyst, I am very familiar with the way many Government agencies do not always answer their mail, unless of course some Congressional interest is being shown, but I will optimistically look forward to some sort of an answer anyway.
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The statute of limitations is about to expire on D.B. Cooper and his $200,000 ransom, and the FBI is willing to pay $5,000 to the first person to turn in one of the $20 bills he stole.
Cooper was the man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 flying from Portland to Seattle on Nov. 24, 1971, by giving a stewardess a note claiming he had a bomb in his suitcase.
Cooper's ransom was $200,000 from the airline, and he parachuted into a raging thunderstorm from the let's rear door somewhere between Seattle and Reno, Nev.
No one is sure Cooper survived the jump, and no trace of him has ever been found.
The FBI, aware that statute of limitations will expire at midnight, Nov.
No one is sure Cooper survived the jump, and no trace of him has ever been found.
The FBI, aware that statute of limitations will expire at midnight, Nov. 24, 1976, continues the hunt. A plan has been devised to try and recover the 10,000 $20 bills, If - any have shown up, but it isn't being well received.
The plan involves nationwide publishing of the serial numbers of the bills. The person who turns in the first bill would get $5,000 reward. Smaller rewards would be given to persons who turned in bills later.
The FBI says, however, that . even if Cooper beats the rap, he won't be able to go public. The IRS believes Cooper owes back taxes amounting to $218,000, which in- cludes interest and penalties, for his plunder.
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The streets .a .n't paved with milk and honey, but. residents of Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, aren't complaining.
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After all, the $20 bills that have been popping up mys- teriously on the streets will .
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buy a lot of milk and honey. Several people have found $20 bills in recent days. The money has "just been lying on the ground," reports the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. "It's a mystery to us. They don't seem to come from any one direction or source.
At least $200 has been found so far. Authorities speculate the money may have been stolen and stashed. Most of the bills are still crisp.
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Enclosed for Philadelphia and Seattle is one copy of a self-explanatory letter concerning captioned matter datod 8/26/76, to the Director, FBI from Philip M. Cullen, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
For your information, Cullen is a former SA of the FBI and retired as Senior Resident Agent at Lancaster, Penn- sylvania, on 3/8/68.
For your information, Cullen is a former SA of the FBI and retired as Senior Resident Agent at Lancaster, Penn- sylvania, on 3/8/68. Philadelphia at Lancaster, contact Cullen, acknowledge receipt of his letter and secure any additional information he may have concerning 1 + In view of common name, attempt/to secure any additional identifying data ic., date and place of birth, Pennsylvania State Police Number, or FBI Number in order that a search of nane can be made at. FBIHQ. Conduct any additional investigation necessary to ascertain if is in fact the individual responsible for captioned matter, If necessary, contact 1
Pennsylvania, it being noted that a copy of the enclosure was directed to him.
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Clarence K. Kelley, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washington, D.
Kelley, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washington, D. C. 20535
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Re: Unknown Subject, aka D. B. Cooper Aircraft Piracy -- Northwest Airlines November, .1971.
Dear Mr. Kelley:
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DB Cooper-32297OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES & VERNMENT Memorandum
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Re memo of SA
5/14/76.
"Bremerton
On 6/8/76, Sun", was advised of the plan, now being contemplated, to offer a reward for
"Bremerton
On 6/8/76, Sun", was advised of the plan, now being contemplated, to offer a reward for any of the bait money turned in in con- nection with this matter.
stated that that newspaper would be happy to cooperate in the plan should it materialize and he raised the question of how many bait bill numbers would have to be published. He explained it would be very tedious, cumber- some and expensive to print and publish the list of bait bills if it was an extensive list. He explained that the paper has an offset printing press and that if the FBI could furnish an offset proof publishing the list of serial · numbers would be simple and involve little or no expense to the newspaper.
He reiterated that his paper would be happy to cooperate in the plan if and when it materializes.
RECOMMENDATION
If the plan as set out in re memo is initiated, it is recommended that "offset proofs", be prepared in advance to facilitate publication of the bait bills.
It is noted that the "Bremerton Sun" is the leading newspaper on the Olympic Peninsula and covers all of Kitsap and Jefferson Counties.
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for the Yakima Herald-Rupublic Newspaper, a daily newspaper of wide circulation in the Yakima area, advised as follows:
With regard to the FBI's request for space to run a list of ransom bill serial numbers and an accompanying article, stated that his paper would probably participate in this if the entire article, including the list of serial numbers, was not extensive and could be set forth in one column of one page. stated that should the printing of the serial numbers take an extensive amount of space to set forth, it would not be practical for the
stated that should the printing of the serial numbers take an extensive amount of space to set forth, it would not be practical for the newspaper to run that type of article without reimbursement. concluded by saying that, should the article be of reasonable size, he would co- ordinate having the article printed in the Yakima Herald-Republic on a one-time basis during November, 1976.
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Enclosed are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK unsub with and without glasses.
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and the two airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
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AIRMAIL
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TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
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FROM
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SUBJECT:
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5/21/76.
Re Minneapolis airtel to Bureau and Seattle dated
Enclosed for the Minneapolis Division is one copy of a list of ransom bills paid in air piracy case dated 11/29/71.
For the information of the Minneapolis Division, the enclosed lists were disseminated as suggested in referenced communication approximately five years ago.
For the information of the Minneapolis Division, the enclosed lists were disseminated as suggested in referenced communication approximately five years ago. To date, none of the ransom bills have been discovered as a result of this dissemination.
It is not clear from information contained in referenced communication as to the insurance company's position concerning the new ransom proposals. Timing is critical if this new program is.to be implemented; therefore, if anything is going to be done concerning these proposals, it must be done soon in order for all preliminaries to be completed prior to the planned publicity campaign in November of this year.
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Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 5/12/76.
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Re Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 5/12/76.
Contact with media outlets regarding requests as set forth in referenced airtel has determined that before media outlets will even consider printing a volume of serial numbers, the matter must be a current, constant highlight news interest (such as the first case), and must have a constant meaningful local interest to the readership.
There are no newspapers, magazines, or similar publications located within the Los Angeles Division that would be in a position to make space available to publish such a volume of serial numbers as involved in captioned case.
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TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
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NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

For the
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

For the information of receiving offices.
Northwest Crient Airlines, Inc., Minneapolis-St. Paul Inter- national Airport, St. Paul, Minnesota, was contacted regarding the proposals in referenced Seattle airtel on 5/18/76.
After explaining the proposals to he advised that his initial reaction to the publicity program was negative. advised that he was concerned with stimulating further hijacking as well as the possible negative effects a campaign of this type would have regarding potential passengers for Northwest Airlines. noted that after much difficulty & Northwest received insurance payment from their insurance company for the ransom and feels that they should be contacted regarding this program. advised that he desired to contact the insurance company himself and he also wants to discuss this program with his associates. advised that he is not completely adverse to the proposals and was not particularly concerned over the amounts suggested as reward for turning in twenty dollar ransom notes.
advised that he is not completely adverse to the proposals and was not particularly concerned over the amounts suggested as reward for turning in twenty dollar ransom notes. advised that when Northwest Airlines has reached a decision as to their position they will contact the FBI Office.
On 5/21/76 contacted the FBI and advised that he had discussed this proposal with officers of Northwest Airlines and their insurance representative had contacted the insurance company involved in this case and he advised that it
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was the overwhelming opinion of all involved that they would not like to see a publicity program such as this put into effect. advised his concern was that publicity would do more harm than the possible results of this campaign would warrant. strongly urges that we not persist in this proposal but reiterated his willingness to cooperate in any other manner possible.
Minneapolis wishes to suggest to Seattle the possibility of having a ransom booklet prepared listing by
Minneapolis wishes to suggest to Seattle the possibility of having a ransom booklet prepared listing by serial numbers; the twenty dollar bills paid in Norjak. A booklet was prepared in the
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The following information was provided to an SA of the San Francisco Division by an United Airlines em- ployee who desired to remain anonymous. This information is being furnished Seattle for analysis and possible lead potential.
The United Airlines (UA) employee advised that Vi an individual whose true name is according, ,
to rumor, in Denver, Colorado, for a period of time shortly before the skyjacking. allegedly was a military trained paratrooper and a sky- diver by hobby.
The United Airlines (UA) employee advised that Vi an individual whose true name is according, ,
to rumor, in Denver, Colorado, for a period of time shortly before the skyjacking. allegedly was a military trained paratrooper and a sky- diver by hobby. This individual is supposed to be an who supposedly bragged in that he could accomplish a feat such as bailing out of an airline plane. Further,
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Rourairtel to the Bureau datod 5/12/76.
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Rourairtel to the Bureau datod 5/12/76.
Below are the lists of newspapers in the Las Vegas Divisions which would be interested in publicizing sorial number listings ro captioned mattor:
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"Las Vegas Sun" Las Vegas, Nevada "Review Journal" Las Vegas, Nevada "Valley Tinos" North Las Vegas, Novada "Reno Evening Gazette" Reno, Nevada "Novade State Journal" Reno, Nevada
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DB Cooper-32311OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
5/14/76
FROM
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NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle et al, dated 5/5/76,
enclosed is one copy of referenced communication.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
All Resident Agencies, Washington
All RA's are requested to contact major news- papers within their territories, in
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
All Resident Agencies, Washington
All RA's are requested to contact major news- papers within their territories, in an effort to determine if those newspapers would participate in a publicity venture by printing one time daily or weekly the list of ransom bill serial numbers, if they agreed printing these, is there a particular form in which the numbers could be provided to facilitate easier printing of the same. Newspaper officials should be advised that calls from individuals concerning the fact they possess a $20 bill of interest will be directed to nearest FBI office, or resident agency.
In addition to all of RA's are requested to ob- tain a list of all publications including all magazines and newspapers in their territories that might be possibly be in- terested in publishing serial number listings. The name and place of publication should be obtained and . forwarded to Headquarters, so that at the appropiate time leads can be set out to have these publications contacted and their assistance requested.
forwarded to Headquarters, so that at the appropiate time leads can be set out to have these publications contacted and their assistance requested.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3 - Seattle (164-81)
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DB Cooper-32312[^D)-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)

FBI
Date:	5/12/76

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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
Via
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle et al, dated 5/5/76. Enclosed for Minneapolis Office is one (1) copy of referenced communication.
Minneapolis is requested to immediately contact officials at Northwest Orient Airlines in effort to determine their interest in possibly providing the necessary reward money referred to in referenced communication. In contacting Northwest Orient Airlines officials concerning this reward, Minneapolis should bear in mind that the greater the reward the more public interest generated.
In contacting Northwest Orient Airlines officials concerning this reward, Minneapolis should bear in mind that the greater the reward the more public interest generated. If Northwest Orient Airlines is not interested in providing such a reward, the insurance carrier that reimbursed Northwest for the $200,000 taken by Unsub in this matter should be contacted in a discreet manner and their interest in possibly providing this reward determined.
All other receiving offices should make and forward to Seattle a list of the names and places of publication of all magazines and newspapers that might possibly be interested in publishing serial number listings .
2 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Las Vegas (164-60) 2 - Los Angeles (164-797) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Encl. 1) 2 - Portland (164-41) 2- San Francisco (164-220) 2 Sea - Seattle (164-81) (-1.5.)
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To: SACS, Seattle (164-81)

Las Vegas (164-60)
Los Angeles	(164-797)
Portland	(164-41)
San Francisco · (164-220)
Special Agent in Charge
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To: SACS, Seattle (164-81)

Las Vegas (164-60)
Los Angeles	(164-797)
Portland	(164-41)
San Francisco · (164-220)

From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK; 00: SE
Representatives from receiving offices were in attendance at the Norjak seminar held at San Francisco, 4/8-9/76, where a suggestion was made to institute a pub- licity campaign for release in early November, 1976, widely publicizing a reward for any twenty-dollar bill turned in from the ransom list published in various media periodicals and possible local newspapers. This suggestion was approved at FBIHQ and efforts to initiate appropriate groundwork steps are now being taken ..
Receiving offices should, at this time, contact major newspapers within their Divisions in an effort to determine if first they would particpate in this publicity venture by printing on a one-time, daily, or weekly basis the list of ransom bill serial numbers and second if they' agree to printing these, is there a particular form in which the
in this publicity venture by printing on a one-time, daily, or weekly basis the list of ransom bill serial numbers and second if they' agree to printing these, is there a particular form in which the numbers could be provided to facilitate easier printing of same. Newspaper officials should be advised that calls from individuals concerning the fact that they possess a twenty-dollar bill of interest will be directed to the nearest FBI Office.
Seattle should immediately set out leads for Minneapolis to contact officials at Northwest Airlines in an effort to determine their interest in possibly pro-
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RE: BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS SUB-Z AND NORJAK CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO APRIL 8, 1976 SUB-II
On 4/8/76, a conference was held in the Federal Building at San Francisco, California. Present at this conference were the following individuals:
SAC CHARLES W. BATES; ASAC
San Francisco Agents
BERLYN CLOW;
Portland Agent
Los Angeles Agent ROBERT STRANGER: reno Agent Seattle Agent
stated at the conclusion of the meeting that he would come out with his
BATES; ASAC
San Francisco Agents
BERLYN CLOW;
Portland Agent
Los Angeles Agent ROBERT STRANGER: reno Agent Seattle Agent
stated at the conclusion of the meeting that he would come out with his recommendations concern- ing this case to the Bureau by 4/16/76.
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It was noted during the conference that there were 814 suspects currently on file and 794 of them had been elimi- nated. In addition, it was determined that a JOIN DOE warrant would not be obtained concerning UNSUB and that as far as could be determined from the Department of Justice the Statue of Limitations has been tollin that there was a death penalty for the crime committed by UNSUB at the time he committed the crire.
Finally, various avenues of investigative possibilities were discussed at the conference with the stipulations (1) the Statute of Limitations tolls and therefore there would be no
2)- Seattle
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1-76 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 April 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO ALL SPECIAL AGENTS
RE: COMPUTER SUPPORT TO THE FIELD
The main thrust of
20535 April 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO ALL SPECIAL AGENTS
RE: COMPUTER SUPPORT TO THE FIELD
The main thrust of our computer support effort in the past has been directed at administrative and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) matters. It is now my desire to concentrate more on ways our computers can support the Agent in the Field. This is to make you aware of the computer services that are presently available to you.
The Data Processing Section (DPS) of the Computer Systems Division is responsible for working with the Field on investigative matters. Agents with specialized backgrounds have been assigned to this Section and will assist you if some aspect of a case lends itself to computerization. This might be a large volume of records (e. g., checks, cash receipts, purchase orders, personnel records, payroll records, telephone numbers, etc. ) that require sequencing, comparing or calculating, to disclose misappropriations, kiting, lapping, skimming, padding of payrolls, identities of suspects, conspiracies, etc.
) that require sequencing, comparing or calculating, to disclose misappropriations, kiting, lapping, skimming, padding of payrolls, identities of suspects, conspiracies, etc. If you think the work can be performed more practically on the computer, you should contact the DPS.
The DPS also offers assistance in the following areas:
1. Printing records that are in computer form (e. g., records on computer tapes, disks or cards).
2. Assistance in writing search warrants for, and conducting searches of, computer installations.
3. Assistance in writing subpoenas for computer records.
4. Assistance in auditing computer records.
5. Assistance in interviewing computer personnel (e. g., computer analysts, programmers, operators, etc. ).
6. Computerized Telephone Number File (CTNF) services which will resequence telephone numbers to facilitate setting leads and identifying subscribers.
7. Special searches of the NCIC current files or previous records, in addition to the normal NCIC service.
The DPS is ready to assist the Field in all future major cases. DPS has developed a "Major Case Information System, " a prototype of which was used in the RESMURS Case.
DPS has developed a "Major Case Information System, " a prototype of which was used in the RESMURS Case. A similar system is presently being used in the LAGBOM and ZAPBOM Cases. From this system, the Agent can more readily determine what investigation has been conducted on the case, and what leads are still outstanding. The system will also benefit the Agent when writing reports, answering inquiries, controlling physical evidence and for file review prior to trial.
Part II, Section 3 (pages 28 and 29) of the Manual of Rules and Regulations sets forth the way to request computer support services for investigative matters. I encourage you to take full advantage of this service.
Clarence M. Kelley Director
-DB COMBer-32323 164-81-6912Airtel
TO:
SACS, SEATTLE (164-81)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
2/25/76
FROM: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Recently in connection with the Norjak case, the Department of Justice has been attempting to determine if the Federal Statute of Limitations (five years) will apply to the unknown
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Recently in connection with the Norjak case, the Department of Justice has been attempting to determine if the Federal Statute of Limitations (five years) will apply to the unknown subject of captioned hijacking, and if in fact it does apply, then is it at this time, feasible to consider obtaining a "John Doe" indictment.
In an effort to completely review all pertinent evidence obtained and determine its present value if unknown subject was identified and brought to trial now or within the last three to five years, as well as, to determine if there is enough individually identifiable information in our possession to have a basis for obtaining a "John Doe" indictment, a Norjak conference will commence April 8, 1976, 8:30 a.m., at the SFO.
All receiving offices will send appropriate representatives insuring they possess complete knowledge of all investigative aspects of captioned case conducted within their respective division and a general overall insight into all investigation conducted to date. Each representative will be expected to offer suggestions as to new directions in which this investigation might proceed and/or furnish information to insure that all
Each representative will be expected to offer suggestions as to new directions in which this investigation might proceed and/or furnish information to insure that all logical investigation has been conducted. It is absolutely necessary that we insure all investigative avenues have been 100 per cent exhausted.
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DB Cooper-32324Airtel to Sacs, SE, LV, LA, PD, SF RE NORJAK
Receiving offices should furnish FBIHQ the names of the representatives to be in attendance by COB 3/26/76.
DB Cooper-32325OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: ACTING SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/1/76
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
(BUFILE 164-2111)
RE: BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS
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· On 2/24/76, Division 6, Extention 4192, telephonically advised that there will be a conference involving Seattle, Las Vegas; Portland, and San Francisco concerning . captioned matter. advised that the purpose of the meeting is as follows:
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1: Be sure that all investigation has been completed and that everything that can be done that
advised that the purpose of the meeting is as follows:
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1: Be sure that all investigation has been completed and that everything that can be done that is feasible has been done.
2. If a subject is caught, can he be convicted with the evidence we now possess?
3. Is there enough evidence for a JOHN DOE Indictment?
advised tentatively the meeting would be sometime in April in the San Francisco Division and would last for one or two days.
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advised he would be putting out finalized plans in the form of an airtel sometime in the next two or three days.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-32326I'D-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 5/30/74
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(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SAC, DALLAS (164-191)

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SUD + (P) Suc 0, 2 X NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE


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NR98 AL CODE 6-56 PM WITEL MAY 28, 1974 

TO	DIRECTOR (164-2111)	Sub 2
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FROM	DALLAS (164-191) (P) 2P	Sub 0
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MORJAK

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A REVIEW OF REFERENCED REPORT NOTED TO PROBABILITIES' . THAT THE UNSUB LIVED IN THE PORTLAND OR SEATTLE AREAS OR HAD FLOWN MORE THAN ONCE OVER THESE AREAS; HE WAS NOT AN EXPERIENCED SKYDIVER AND MOST LIKELY RECEIVED HIS JUMP TRAINING IN THE MILITARY ; HE WAS NOT AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL; AND HE MAY HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN AN AIRLINE-RELATED INDUSTRY.
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IN ADDITION, IF NOT ALREADY DONE, SEATTLE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER SETTING OUT LEADS TO DISPLAY ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB TO PERSONNEL AT SMOKE JUMPING CENTERS SUCH. AS LOCATED AT MISSOULA, MONTANA, IN THE VENT UNSUB HAD BEEN A SMOKE JUMPER OR TRAINED BY SMOKE JUMPING PERSONNEL. END. FBI SE b6 b7C
DB Cooper-32331Laboratory Transmittal Form 4-72
LABORATORY __ A ___
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20335
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Date:
April 19, 1974
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.
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Examination requested by:
Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Reference:
Airtels 3/27/74 & 4/5/74
Examination requested:
Microscopic Analyses - Fingerprint
Remarks:
It should be noted that the captioned crime was committed on November 24, 1971. Due to the amount of time that has passed since this date, the value of any further hair comparisons with the Q2 head hair clipping is very limited.
You are being advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of the "Also
You are being advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of the "Also Submitted", items by a separate report.
Specimen K7 is being returned to the Los Angeles field office as an enclosure to this report.
The "Resubmitted" glass microscope slide is being returned to the Las Vegas field office as an enclosure to their copy of this report.
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Enclosures (3) (2 Lab report, K7) 2-SAC, Las Vegas (164-60) Enclosures (3) (2 Lab report, Q2
2-SAC, Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 recio roscope slide)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. ? 20535
To: SAC, Los Angeles
Dato: April 19, 1974 FBI File No. 164-2111
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Specimens received 4/11/74 from SAC, Las Vegas under cover of airtel dated 4/5/74
under cover of airtel dated 3/27/74 :
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Also Submitted: ' Finger and palm prints of
Specimens received 4/11/74 from SAC, Las Vegas under cover of airtel dated 4/5/74
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One glass microscope slide containing hairs from specimen Q2.
Result of examination: The head hair clipping of Caucasian origin previously found on. Q2 is microscopically dissimilar to the hairs present in. the K7. head hair. sample from Accordinglyb6 the head hair clipping Could not be associated with the same source7C as the K7 hairs.
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DB Cooper-323332/14/74
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM:
SAC, DALLAS
(RUC )
SUBJECT:
TWABOM
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SA and his letter of 1/25/74 to the Bureau was
acknowledged. was advised of the Bureau's instructions as set forth in referenced airtel. He was polite and gracious to SA and said that he did not want to interfere in any capacity whatsoever with the Bureau's investi- gation of pending criminal cases and
He was polite and gracious to SA and said that he did not want to interfere in any capacity whatsoever with the Bureau's investi- gation of pending criminal cases and understands the Bureau's position that it cannot make items of evidentiary value available to him for his research.
further advised that his research is not entirely self-serving and that at a future date, it could be of assistance to law enforcement, the airline industry and the general field of Aberrant Behavior. He said
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1THE ABERRANT BEHAVIOR CE ER
713 NOEL PAGE BUILDING DALLAS, TEXAS 75206 (214) 369-4077 (214) 360-3350
January 25, 1974
Mr. Clarence Kelly Attn: 5710 Dept. of Justice Building 9th & Pennsyvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20535
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Dear Mr. Kelly:
Thank you for the recent copy of the extortion note in the Trans World Airlines aircraft bombing case. It is my understanding other communications from the offender were received by telephone and transcribed in
It is my understanding other communications from the offender were received by telephone and transcribed in the offender's own words. Would it be possible to have copies of those phone messages that dealt with such matters as the locations of explosives, Teasing and dispatch of STOL aircraft, etc. ? Undoubtedly valuable psycholinguistic clues would be. involved in these instructions, Is it possible any of these calls were tape recorded?
I appreciate this opportunity for informal association.
Sincerely,
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DB Cooper-32336FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 4/23/73

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TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT NORJAK
00 :
Seattle
Sul 2 Sul HH
Reference Sub:
from British Columbia
Bureau airtel to Seattle dated 4/17/73.
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT NORJAK
00 :
Seattle
Sul 2 Sul HH
Reference Sub:
from British Columbia
Bureau airtel to Seattle dated 4/17/73.
Suspect's photo shown to Seattle NORJAK witnesses 4/23/73 and all three advised he is not identical with unsub in this case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Bureau 1 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Info) 1 - Honolulu (164-85) (Info) 1 - Denver (164-98) (Info) (2)- Seattle
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CATIONAL FARM NO. 10 MAY 1012 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, Seattle (164-81) 
FROM
Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: April 19, 1973
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ReBuairtel 1/2/73 to Seattle, Denver, and Minneapolis.
The color sketch prepared of Unsub in captioned case, which is marked "B" and dated 1/2/73, is considered by Exhibits Section at this date to be the best likeness obtainable from descriptive data available. The original artist's sketch, with and without sunglasses and designated as "A" sketch, was a black and white rendering of Unsub prepared immediately
The original artist's sketch, with and without sunglasses and designated as "A" sketch, was a black and white rendering of Unsub prepared immediately following hijacking. Subsequently the color sketch, with and without sunglasses, was developed and marked as "B" sketch. Although a divergence of opinion regarding certain characteristics has appeared in descriptions given by the various witnesses, the consensus indicates that a good likeness of Unsub is shown by the artist's sketch and that the "B" sketch with the added dimension of color more accurately shows the Unsub's age and overall likeness.
In view of the numerous contacts with the witnesses who supplied the descriptive data from which the sketch was prepared and the lapse of time since they observed the hijacker, it is felt no construc- tive purpose can be served by further attempts at modification based on contact with these same witnesses.
1 - Denver (164-98) (Info) 1 - Little Rock - (Info) 1 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Info)
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DB Cooper-32338Airtel
To:
SACs, Seattle (164-81)
Minneapolis (164-73)
Honolulu (164-85)
Denver (164-98)
From: Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
00: SE
4/17/73
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ReHNairtel to the Bureau 2/20/73, and Bureau cable
to Legat, Ottawa, 2/23/73.
164-81-105413 
Enclosed for each receiving office is one copy each of three photographs depicting four views of suspect as furnished to Legat, Ottawa. to Legat, Ottawa.
Also enclosed is a All receiving offices should note that and enclosures were to be protected.
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Receiving offices should exhibit suspect's photographs to all witnesses in order to determine if identical with D. B. Cooper. No information regarding the source of these photographs should be mentioned.
offices should exhibit suspect's photographs to all witnesses in order to determine if identical with D. B. Cooper. No information regarding the source of these photographs should be mentioned. Results should be furnished the Bureau and Seattle as office of origin.
Encs. (4)
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DB Cooper-323392/22/73
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	suck
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sus Z 
00: Seattle

Re Bureau airtel to all offices except Seattle,
Portland, and Las Vegas, dated 11/29/71.
Seattle Division will forward copies of the new
artist's composite to all offices. UACB, Seattle will
request that all divisions not make press releases of the
new composite at this time, because of the possibility of
adverse publicity due to the December FBI Law Enforcement
Bulletin publication of an interim artist's composite.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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164-81-4449 FBI
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TO:	SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)	SubE
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	SaloF
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sub G
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An attempt is being made to obtain larger seale maps of the area it is thought UNSUB parachuted into. This area is in the southeast portion of the State of Washington and is located approximately halfway between Woodland, Wash- ington, and Lake Merwin.
On February 13, 1973,
Mc Chord Air Force Base, made available an address for the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service. advised maps could be obtained from this office of the area desired.
The full address is United States Army Aeronautical Service Office, HQDA (FDAS-A1), Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314,
The full address is United States Army Aeronautical Service Office, HQDA (FDAS-A1), Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, telephone Area Code 202/274-7773, Autovon phone 284-7773. .
LEADS
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION At Alexandria, Virginia
Will contact appropriate personnel of the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service Office and attempt to obtain blown up maps of the area located between Woodland, Washington, and Lake Merwin. Note: This area is described in the United States Department of Interior Geological Survey under the following four names: Pidegon Springs, Cougar La Center, and Yacolt.
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81).
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA. (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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Re WFO letter to Alexandria, 11/20/72; and Seattle airtel to Alexandria, 2/5/73.
(164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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Re WFO letter to Alexandria, 11/20/72; and Seattle airtel to Alexandria, 2/5/73.
Continuous investigation has been conducted at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, during the months of. December, 1972, and January, 1973, in an attempt to determine who would have authority to re-route military training missions in visual aerial phtography flown within the continental United States. To date no one has been located who could positively state that this could be done, however, was contacted and he advised that he had made inquiry into this matter and stated that in the event Seattle wished to have military assistance in this matter than Seattle should request the Director to submit a letter of request to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D. C. : 20301 In this letter the full particulars of the matter_should be set forth as well as whether or not the Bureau or Department of Justice is willing to observe_the_additional
cost if any to the Air Force.
: 20301 In this letter the full particulars of the matter_should be set forth as well as whether or not the Bureau or Department of Justice is willing to observe_the_additional
cost if any to the Air Force. advised that he Sub 2 164-81-4426
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To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81) 
Date
January 22, 1973
From:
Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
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Re your airtel dated 1/5/73 requesting additional copies
of subject artist's conception
1. ITEMS ENCLOSED PREPARED BY EXHIBITS SECTION, ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION: 1000 copies each of artist's conception, ;with and without
sunglasses, marked "B" and dated 1/2/73
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2." ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
A. Have witness(es) view item(s) for evaluation.
B. If modification is necessary, submit additional information and any pertinent comments of witness(es) to Exhibits Section, Administrative Division.
If modification is necessary, submit additional information and any pertinent comments of witness(es) to Exhibits Section, Administrative Division. C. When likeness is, approved by witness(es) any extra copies needed should be made or obtained locally. If local copying facilities are not available additional copies may be requested from Exhibits Section.
DF-As the case progresses, advise Exhibits Section're use and effectiveness of item(s) as investigative aid(s). Upon apprehension of subject(s), submit arrest photographs(s).
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To: SAC, Seattle
From: Acting Director, FBI NORJAK
1/4/73
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Enclosed is a Xerox copy of a self-explanatory letter dated 12/26/72, from
Identify the mentioned in enclosed letter, and conduct that investigation necessary to determine if hijacker in captioned matter identical with individual referred to by letter has been acknowledged by the Bureau. Enclosure
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to determine if hijacker in captioned matter identical with individual referred to by letter has been acknowledged by the Bureau. Enclosure
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TO:	ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUJBECT:	NORJAK (00: Seattle)

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Re Bureau airtel to receiving offices, dated 11/13/72, Sacramento airtel to Kansas City, dated 11/30/72, and Denver airtel to Bureau, dated 12/9/72.
For information of the Bureau,
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advised that while this composite does not exactly portray the subject as che recalls him, it is an extremely good likeness. She stated that she recalls the subject to be slightly thinner than the composite portrays, and. she feels that the forchead in the composite should be slightly narrower. She also recalled that the subject's hair looked greasier and was combed flatter or.
she feels that the forchead in the composite should be slightly narrower. She also recalled that the subject's hair looked greasier and was combed flatter or. slicked down more than the composite indicates. said that the nose, mouth, and ears as portrayed in the composite ara exactly as she recalls the subject's appearance. Her overall comment was that the new composite is probably as close as can be depicted.
was also shown a composite of the suspect b6
in the TRABON case asswell as a photograph of b7C
Sho advised that neither of these photographs. shares any likeness to the subject in the NORJAK case.
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1 - Kansas City (Info) (AN)
1 - Minneapolis (Info) (AM) (164-73)
1 - Sacramento - (164-81) (Info) (AM)
1 - Seattle (164-81) (Info) (AM)
3 - Denver (1-149-474)
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For additional information, Denver is office of
origin in a case captioned Denver file Danver after
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at Denver.
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For additional information, Denver is office of
origin in a case captioned Denver file Danver after
was recently arrested at b7C
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Charges are pending against
at Denver. A photograph of was shown to and she advised that he bears no resemblance at all to the subject of the NORJAK case.
Referenced Sacramento airtel to Kansas City has mentioned an individual known as as a possible suspect in the NORJAK case. Investigation to date at Denver has not located although he does have a minor record with the Denver PD. A photograph of was obtained from the Denver PD and was shown to and she advised that he bears no resemblance to the subject of the NORJAK case.
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For information of Seattle, the new composite of the NORJAK subject recently appeared in local newspapers and the Denver Office has received two telephone calls alleging that the photograph resembles individuals known to have been in the Denver area and who resemble the composite in the newspapers. Investigation is continuing at Denver to identify. the individuals mentioned in these telephone calls.
LEADS
THE DENVER DIVISION
AT DENVER, COLORADO: Will continue logical investi- gation to identify
the individuals mentioned in these telephone calls.
LEADS
THE DENVER DIVISION
AT DENVER, COLORADO: Will continue logical investi- gation to identify unknown subject in this matter.
DB Cooper-323480-9 (Rev. 5-13-71)
FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext or code) Via Airtel
(Priority)
Date
1/4/73
From:
Acting Director, FBI
NORJAK
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letter from dated 12/28/72. Interview relative to captioned matter, acknowledge his letter, and conduct appropriate investigation to determine if
mentioned in letter is identical to 1/8/73 b6 b7C
Dan Cooper
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Building Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
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On December 27, 1972 our Longview paper carried a recent FBI drawing of D.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Building Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
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On December 27, 1972 our Longview paper carried a recent FBI drawing of D. B .. Cooper. - skyjacker who hijacked a plane on November of 1971.
After studying the drawing carefully and reading the description I am led to believe that it may actually be a former neighbor of mine from North Dakota named 4
During July of this past year I visited
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revealed that
at that time was considered had been residing in
Fargo, North Dakota On one evening - the smet
date of which I am not sure
Loft the house and was last scen in
Fargo where he supposedly
stated
that no-one had seen or heard anything from hin since
Information as I can recollect was that had just recently been involved and shortly before his disappearance
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lie is about 28 years old, brown hair (receding hairline) and bro:m eyes .- about 518 or 51911 and from the last picture I saw would judge his weight at about 170 or 180.
I hope that this information may be helpful.
- about 518 or 51911 and from the last picture I saw would judge his weight at about 170 or 180.
I hope that this information may be helpful. In the event that you should wish to contact me I can be reached by phone at
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Denver (164-98) (Enclosures-10)
Minneapolis (164-73) (Enclosures-10)
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From: Acting Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK
Witnesses to hijacking of Flight 305, Northwest Airlines, 11/24/71, have been shown color sketches marked "B" and dated 11/10/72. Minor modifications have been made to sketches as a result of the most recent comments made by these witnesses. Ghita- 164-81-1Q
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Five copies each of the revised color sketch with and without sunglasses are being forwarded to Seattle, Minneapolis and Denver with this communication. These sketches are marked "B" and dated 1/2/73. Although witnesses do not agree on every detail, the enclosed sketch appears to be the best likeness possible based on recollection of stewardesses
and plus observations
Although witnesses do not agree on every detail, the enclosed sketch appears to be the best likeness possible based on recollection of stewardesses
and plus observations made by
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12-20-72
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From: For the Acting Director, FBI (164-2111) W. Mark Felt - Acting Associate Director
NORJAK
Enclosed for receiving offices are one true copy of self-explanatory anonymous note, one copy of newspaper photo of unsub, aka D. B. Cooper, and one copy of envelope postmarked Pocatello, Idaho, dated 12-15-72. Sule
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Based on information furnished, Bureau indices contained no identifiable information regarding .
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One copy of enclosures furnished Butte for information.
Enclosures - 3 2 _ Los Angeles (Enc - 3) 2 - Portland (Eng - 3) ₺ 2 - Las Vegas- (Enc - 3) 1 - Butte (Ence- 3) (for info) G
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This man is former address- Inglewood Cal. b6
Then Seattle, Washington and Portland Oregon now part time Reno Nevada Area. We were all convinced Dan Cooper was before we saw this picture.
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Cooper Still At Large
are official FBI. sketches of a man who gave his harie as Dan Cooper and hijacked a Northwest Airlines jet en route from Portland to Seattle last Thanksgiving Eve. The hijacker parachuted from the plane with $200,000 in ransom money and signaled the era of the parachuting hijacker. He is still at large and authorities say they have no firm clues to his whereabouts. (AP Wirephoto)
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TO:	ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (₽)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Re Bureau airtel, 11/13/72, to Seattle.
On 11/30/72 revised color sketches were displayed to Stewardess, Northwest Airlines (NWA), who was aboard Flight 305, 11/24/71; and she advised it is an excellent general likeness of Unknown Subject. This sketch is identified as "B" and dated 11/10/72. She sated the only suggestion she would have is that the nose should be slightly smaller and not as rough or lumpy looking. She also stated that the mouth of the individual she observed on this flight did not appear quite as full, in other words, was "a older looking mouth".
She also stated that the mouth of the individual she observed on this flight did not appear quite as full, in other words, was "a older looking mouth". She indicated she would define "older mouth" as being very slightly wrinkled around the lips and not having as full an appearance in the lips.
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On 12/1/72, NWA, Stewardess, who was also aboard Flight 305, stated that she believed sketch "B" is more similar to the appearance of Unknown Subject than the earlier black and white and colored sketches. She stated that in her opinion, however, the current sketch was not a vivid presentation of the appearance of Unknown Subject. She did note that she observed the Unknown Subject from the side and never did see a full-face view of him.
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(6)0-9 (Rev, 5-22-64;
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Date:
November 13, 1972
Transmit the following in
Via Airtel
(Type in plaintext or code)
De Fiority)
To:
SACs, Seattle (164-81)
Denver (164-98) Minneapolis (164-73) (Enclosures-6) From:) Acting Director, FBI (
13, 1972
Transmit the following in
Via Airtel
(Type in plaintext or code)
De Fiority)
To:
SACs, Seattle (164-81)
Denver (164-98) Minneapolis (164-73) (Enclosures-6) From:) Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
(Enclosures-6) (Enclosures-6)
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NORJAK Chitas 164-81-1a 316 
Witnesses to hijacking of flight 305, Northwest Airlines, 11/24/71, have been shown color sketches of Unsub with and without sunglasses in an attempt to develop a final color version of the black and white artist's conception that was prepared immediately following ~ the hijacking. These color sketches were marked "B" and dated 8/23/72. Also, we are attempting to incorporate any additional modifications witnesses suggest. The first feedback has been received by the Exhibits Section from witnesses
0 Their suggested modifications to sketches "B" dated 8/23/72 have been included in the enclosed revised color sketches "B" dated 11/10/72.
Seattle should display the enclosed sketches to for their evaluation.
Minneapolis should display the enclosed sketches to
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.Denver should display the enclosed sketches to
In order to facilitate this action, three copies each of the 11/10/72 sketches, with and without
Denver should display the enclosed sketches to
In order to facilitate this action, three copies each of the 11/10/72 sketches, with and without sunglasses, are being forwarded to Seattle, Minneapolis and Denver with this communication. After display of these sketches to witnesses you should advise the Bureau, attention Exhibits Section, accordingly.
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RE SUB P BOEING COMPANY TECHNICAL AND SUB Z BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS
Re Bureau letter to Seattle, dated 6/27/72.
On November 6, 1972, Boeing Aircraft Corporation, advised all presently employed or previously employed at Boeing were checked and eliminated as suspects by SA in November, 1971.
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TO:	ACTING DIRECTOR,
ATTENTION:	FBI (164-2)11)
General Investigation Division
FROM:	SAC, DENVER	(164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SE

Re Minneapolis teletype to Denver, 9/29/72; Seattle airtel to Denver, 9/29/72; and Minneapolis airtel to the Bureau, 10/2/72.
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who was formerly employed by Northwest Airlines, was located and interviewed at Denver and was shown new artist's conception B. When shown the compositewith glasses she observed that it is a fairly good likeness of the UNSUB and a definite improvement over the previous artist's conception. She stated that she felt the UNSUB's face should be slightly narrower. Regarding the hair on the new conception, she stated that her recollection was that the UNSUB's hair was combed more to the side much as was indicated in the old composite The hair should be slightly thinner than is indicated in the new
she stated that her recollection was that the UNSUB's hair was combed more to the side much as was indicated in the old composite The hair should be slightly thinner than is indicated in the new composite The forehead should be slightly narrower. The chin should be thinner and slightly pointed. stated that the mouth of the UNSUB as reflected in the new compositedoes not appear natural. She stated it should be more like the original conception and that the corners of the mouth should not be turned down.
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SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
ASAC

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
At 8:55 a.m. today,
FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C., telephonically contacted the Seattle Office, and in your absence, furnished the following information:
stated that the Bureau is in receipt of Seattle communication requesting authority to make a press release concerning certain award monies relative to this investigation as
furnished the following information:
stated that the Bureau is in receipt of Seattle communication requesting authority to make a press release concerning certain award monies relative to this investigation as allegedly authorized by Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
stated the Bureau finds no fault with the proposed press release; however, would prefer that we instruct Minneapolis to contact Northwest Orient and get something in writing reflecting such an agreement.
I advised that we would submit appropriate communication to Minneapolis relative to this matter.
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PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
1P
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
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RE : MP NITEL TO THE BUREAU OCTOBER FIVE, SEVENTYTWO. BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED FOR SEATTLE AND PORTLAND DIVI- SIONS TO PROVIDE THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON NEWS ORGANIZATIONS WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION BY NORTHWEST ORIENT AIR- LINES OF A REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF THE RANSOM MONEY.
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED FOR SEATTLE AND PORTLAND DIVI- SIONS TO PROVIDE THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON NEWS ORGANIZATIONS WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION BY NORTHWEST ORIENT AIR- LINES OF A REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF THE RANSOM MONEY. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Ro Saattlo airtel to Minneapolis, 9/26/72; Minnespolio teletype to Donvor, 9/29/72.
Northwest Afelinos stewardesses and interviewed at Minneapolis and displayod now artist's conception sketch B. Northwest Airlines sequerdess Northvost Air-
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After being shown artiat'o conception B, stewardess advised that sho considorca it to be an excellent Likeness of the Unsub and a very positive improvement over cha previous artist's conception. She.pointed out that she obsorved the Unpub only with his sunglasses on, and therefore, ccale make no comment concerning the sketch, which did not display the Unsub without the colored glasses: .
pointed out that she obsorved the Unpub only with his sunglasses on, and therefore, ccale make no comment concerning the sketch, which did not display the Unsub without the colored glasses: . In general.
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she stated that skotch B appeared to be a Likeness .of an individual who was coarse and a hoodlum-type, which she did not consider the Unsub to be, She stated that he was more refine in appearance then aketch B indicates, He did not appear to be an tough and rugged as sketch B indicates. continued, stating that the nose on sketch B is to: rugges and heavy, and she would consider his nose to appeal like something "in between" the nose drawn on the carly artist 's conception and sketch B, She further stated that at this time she was not certain that the upper lip turned down et the corner ac portrayed in sketch Be. She concluded by stating in general skotch B was an excellent Likeness.
drawn on the carly artist 's conception and sketch B, She further stated that at this time she was not certain that the upper lip turned down et the corner ac portrayed in sketch Be. She concluded by stating in general skotch B was an excellent Likeness.
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She pointed out that during her contact with the Unsub, ho for the most part was seated on her sido so that sha caw only his profile. She never observed him from straight ahead, and most of the time he was whispering in her hour, and therefo:0, she was not in a good position to observe his factal fcatura in great detail. cho admitted that because of the .: time laquo, she is getting somewhat foggy in recalling his exact appearance and has looked at the artist's conception so often she feels sho is influenced ammewhat by this, After observing the new sketch B, she stated that she likes the original artist's conception batter as being a good resemblance to the Unsub, She felt that artist's conception B definitely was not a good similarity to the Unmib, She felt that artist's conception B was not "hin" and his appearance was lout completely in the sketch without the sunglasses.