UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
5/27/80
E
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Sub-Reference: JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, aka
0
The following information is set forth for the information of the Bureau and receiving offices in the event should contact Seattle or Portland in the
future:
On 5/22/80, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, telephone number 974-3685, telephonically contacted SA stated
that during the evening hours of 2/11/80, the residence of Encino, California,
was set on fire. In connection with the fire on 2/11/80, arson investigators found gasoline cans in the residence and evidence that gasoline had been poured on the carpets throughout the residence. Because the house was tightly closed it only partially burned. A security guard was retained
by to protect the residence. The following night the residence burned again and the security guard, who was chosen at random, admitted to setting the fire. He denied being initially involved.
2 - Bureau 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1- Los Angeles JCA/dmg (6)
OFFICE COPY que Antoni glas
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(Number) (Time) INDEXED # U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305-750/5402
SERIALIZED FILED 4
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TRANSMIT VIA :*
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
-11-1
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TO DIRECZOR (164-2111) ROUTINE 
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530
7100 SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE 435p
BT UNCLAS
NORJAK
FORMER FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING ON
INFORMATION RE CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION TO SA
LOS ANGELES DIVISION, DURING A TELEPHONE CALL FROM SOURCE'S
PRESENT RESIDENCE IN
SOURCE ADVISED THAT ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO
DATE OF BIRTH
AN AMERICAN
INDIAN NOW LIVING IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONFIDED HE WAS PLANNING TO EVENTUALLY PUBLISH A BOOK REGARDING HIS PAST ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES AND AN EXCERPT
SOURCE'S
PRESENT RESIDENCE IN
SOURCE ADVISED THAT ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO
DATE OF BIRTH
AN AMERICAN
INDIAN NOW LIVING IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONFIDED HE WAS PLANNING TO EVENTUALLY PUBLISH A BOOK REGARDING HIS PAST ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES AND AN EXCERPT FROM WHAT WAS
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PURPORTED TO BE A OF THE BOOK. THIS EXCERPT WAS
AN ACCOUNT OF
HIJACKING OF A COMMERCIAL AIRLINER IN- THE EARLY 1970S USING THE NAME "COOPER". ACCORDING TO SOURCE
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PAGE THREE (LA 164-467) UNCLAS WASHINGTON, IN THE EARLY 1970S.
SOURCE ALSO LEARNED THROUGH CASUAL CONVERSATION WITH UNIDENTIFIED AMERICAN INDIANS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THAT REPORTEDLY GAVE SUMS OF MONEY TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT (AIM) IN SOUTH DAKOTA IN EARLY 1970S. SOURCE HAS HEARD DONATIONS
SOURCE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
AKA
DOB
5 FOOT 10
INCHES, 170 POUNDS, DARK HAIR, GREEN EYES.
SOURCE BELIEVES PRESENTLY RESIDING KYLE, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND EMPLOYED IN UNKNOWN CAPACITY AT LITTLE WOUND SCHOOL, KYLE.
SOURCE BELIEVES PRESENTLY RESIDING KYLE, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND EMPLOYED IN UNKNOWN CAPACITY AT LITTLE WOUND SCHOOL, KYLE.
SOURCE PLANS TO VISIT FRIENDS IN SOUTH DAKOTA, AUGUST 1980 AND IF SO DESIRED BY THE BUREAU CAN ARRANGE TO RECONTACT FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SOURCE DID NOT DELVE INTO THIS INCIDENT IN GREAT DETAIL WITH IN 1979 AS SOURCE WAS NOT THEN AWARE OF A SEATTLE HIJACKING INVOLVING .
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DB Cooper-25934 PAGE FOUR (LA, 164-467) UNCLAS SUSPECT USING THE NAME COOPER.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS, SOURCE WAS ACTIVE
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AND RELIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING
IN PHOENIX
AND ELSEWHERE. SOURCE WAS AND THERE HAS BEEN NO SUBSEQUENT CONTACT WITH THIS INDIVIDUAL UNTIL CONTACT WITH
SA LA DIVISION,
SHOULD SEATTLE DESIRE TO UTILIZE SOURCE TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE IT IS SUGGESTED A FOLLOWUP CONTACT WITH 
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IT IS EMPHASIZED THAT DURING INTERVIEW SOURCE
INFORMATION RE IT IS SUGGESTED A FOLLOWUP CONTACT WITH 
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IT IS EMPHASIZED THAT DURING INTERVIEW SOURCE
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AS SOURCE BELIEVES HE MAY BE THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
LOS ANGELES INDICES NEGATIVE RE AKA. LOS ANGELES RECOMMENDS MINNEAPOLIS CONDUCT DISCRETE INTERVIEWS VIA ESTABLISHED SOURCES TO CONFIRM WHEREABOUTS OF THAT
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DB Cooper-25935PAGE FIVE (LA 164-467) UNCLAS BE DELAYED PENDING COMPARISON OF ANY INTERVIEW OF FINGERPRINTS WITH LATENTS FROM CRIME SCENE SEARCH
AND FURTHER CONSIDERATION RE UTILIZATION OF SOURCE PRIOR TO HIS INTERVIEW.
BUREAU IS REQUESTED TO COMPARE KNOWN FINGERPRINTS
DOB
IF ON FILE, IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, WITH CRIME SCENE LATENTS. LOS ANGELES WILL AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTION RE POSSIBLE RECONTACT WITH SOURCE.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU, SOURCE IS SUBJECT OF BUREAU FILE BT
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DB Cooper-25936XX
June 18, 1930
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU, SOURCE IS SUBJECT OF BUREAU FILE BT
#
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DB Cooper-25936XX
June 18, 1930
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
CO: SEATTLE
Ro Los Angeles telotype dated 6/13/00.
For information, on 6/17/80, Calala Sioux Tribal (OST) b6 b7C Police Department. Piro Ridge, South Dakota, was contacted regarding (described in referenced teletype), and furnished the Following information:
to ho caploved by the
stated that currently he believes Colala Sioux Community College at Eyle. South Dakota. statod is currently which are located in the Yellow Gear Comp arca of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. pointed out that these are not in any way associated with the American Indian located on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
l'ovomont (AIM1)
indicated he has kroun
for approximately five to six years, although he does not know him real well. stated that he
believes to be married to a who rosidos somauhoro in the Rapid City, South Dakota, arca. Ik stated he is aware of the fact that was formerly in the Marine Corps and indicated that he had received numerous
Ik stated he is aware of the fact that was formerly in the Marine Corps and indicated that he had received numerous decorations during his service in the Marine Corps, including the receipt of
l'o stated has previously associated with the All but was unable b6 to furnish any details regarding current feelings toward this organi- b7c zation.
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DB Cooper-25937
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Receiving offices should note that to conduct discreet investiga- tion in the Kyle and Yellow Bear Comp arcas regarding activities and whereabouts is extremely difficult due to the small size of the community and the remote location of at this time.
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Minneapolis Division is holding further investigation in this matter in abeyance pending receipt of further information from Seattle or Los Angeles regarding the fingerprint comparison requested in referenced teletype and further contact with Los Angeles source.
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Minneapolis Division is holding further investigation in this matter in abeyance pending receipt of further information from Seattle or Los Angeles regarding the fingerprint comparison requested in referenced teletype and further contact with Los Angeles source.
DB Cooper-25938
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-497 (7) (P)	July 3, 1980
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

To:SAC, Los Angeles
RE: NORJAK;
REFERENCE: Teletype 6/12/80
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles SPECIMENS:
The previously reported unidentified latent finger- prints in this case are not the fingerprints of FBI # No palm prints for are contained in the Identification Division files.
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2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Portland (164-41)
164 497- 1018
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY DB Cooper-25939
FBI/DOJ144-497-1019
-US ANCALLS 1C
DB Cooper-25940
. ....
A· FD-302. (REV.
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2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Portland (164-41)
164 497- 1018
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY DB Cooper-25939
FBI/DOJ144-497-1019
-US ANCALLS 1C
DB Cooper-25940
. ....
A· FD-302. (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1.
Date of transcription 6/17/80
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furnished the following information during a telephone call from Billings to Los Angeles, California:
(1979),
advised that approximately one year ago also known as
an American Indian now residing in Kyle, South Dakota, confided he was planning to eventually publish a book regarding his past activities and adventures and an excerpt from what was purported to be a of his forthcoming book. The excerpt was an account of
hijacking of a commercial airliner in the early 1970's using the name "Cooper." According to this document contained many details of the crime and were represented by to be in account of his own accomplishment of the hi jacking. stated is a heavy drinker and -
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shortly thereafter, made additional references to the hijacking and cautioned that no one else was aware of his proposed book and his accomplishment of this crime.
stated is a heavy drinker and -
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shortly thereafter, made additional references to the hijacking and cautioned that no one else was aware of his proposed book and his accomplishment of this crime. was unable to recall all of the details
of the of the hijacking, but remembered there was an explanation of the planning of the crime, including use of the name "Cooper" and a reference to the perpetrator · parachuting from the aircraft.
explained she did not question in any detail concerning this matter in 1979 as she was unaware at that time of a hijacking of a commerical airliner in Seattle involving a suspect using the name "Cooper" who parachuted from the plane while in flight.
According to
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States Marine Corp from approximately and was 'a combat veteran of two or more tours in Vietnam. He claims to have been parachute trained in the Marine Corp and is believed to have been active in "skydiving" subsequent to his discharge from the military service.
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Investigation on 6/9/80 at Los Angeles, California File # Los Angeles 164 -49'
by SA
BAR FED
Date dictated
6/11/80
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Investigation on 6/9/80 at Los Angeles, California File # Los Angeles 164 -49'
by SA
BAR FED
Date dictated
6/11/80
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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 and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB Cooper-25941 Complaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 8-29-74)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
Character of case
NORJAK 164-497
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic Date 8/28 Time 8%
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number

Subject's Description	Race w	Sex Male Female	Height 5-9	Hair RED	Build Sim	Birth date and Birthplace
A	Weight 145	Eyes	Complexion	Social Security Number

Scars, marks or other data
Facts of
Sim	Birth date and Birthplace
A	Weight 145	Eyes	Complexion	Social Security Number

Scars, marks or other data
Facts of complaint C IS AN HE LIVES IN MEMPHIS. TIENN
Went FEDERAL EXPRESS.
BUT IS ATTENDING UNTIL MID- SEPT.
EN LA
& VIEWED AN NBC NEWS SPECIAL ON NURJAK AT 7/0 8/25/80. S FEELS THAT THE ARTIST'S CONCREATION OF COOPER IS VERY CLOSE TO S .
5 WAS A WITH C FOR AMERICAN FLYERS CHARTER AIRLINE UNTIL MID - 1970. THE AIRLINE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS IN 1972. WHILE WITH THE AIRLINE, S CIVED IN MANQUIN, VA AND UPON LEAVING THE AIRLINE HE MOVED TO RICHMOND , VA , , TO S WAS AN AIR 1 497-1020
Action Recommended
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(Agent)
DB Cooper-25943
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FAMILIAR WITH ALL 727 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
I COULD POSSIBLY BE LOCATED THROUGH PLEASANTON, CAL . WAS WITH AMERICAN FLYERRS .
(SP)
DB Cooper-25944FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78).
FBI
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION:
TRANSMIT VIA: SECRET Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile :
FBI
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION:
TRANSMIT VIA: SECRET Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
9/9/80
--
TO .:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (X) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(A)
00:
Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype to the Bureau, 6/11/80.
Enclosed for Seattle are agent interview notes and the original FD-302 setting forth information reported to Los Angeles by on 6/9/80. Enclosed for Minneapolis is one copy of this FD-302 for assistance in conducting additional leads that might be requested by the office of origin.
As set forth in referenced Los Angeles teletype, is concerned that any interview of aka, confronting with allegations reported by will immediately identify the source of this information. Accordingly, has requested her identity be protected.
Los Angeles again suggests that any follow-up interview of be coordinated through the Los Angeles case agent in this matter who will be able to arrange for her interview in
Los Angeles again suggests that any follow-up interview of be coordinated through the Los Angeles case agent in this matter who will be able to arrange for her interview in Montana via telephone from Los Angeles.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
K.W.
OFFICE COPY
RU(6)FD 3 (Rev. 5-22-78)
. TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine
14 FBI
CLASSIFICATION: SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
9/3/81
He TO: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (C-1) FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Sacramento dated 4/28/81.
On 5/26/81; and
Lone Pine, California, telephone number reiterated the information he had earlier provided U.
On 5/26/81; and
Lone Pine, California, telephone number reiterated the information he had earlier provided U.S. Deputy Marshal sation he had with Los Angeles, during a conver- several months before. stated
he believes that
could be identical to D.B. Cooper due to a newspaper article he observed which detailed captioned incident .. stated that, to his knowledge, has not been observed since approximately 1969, and he feels reasonably certain that is responsible for the hijacking based upon the newspaper article.
Although he does not know whereabouts, he
noted that was formerly employed by Ford Motor Corporation Rialto-San Bernardino, California area.
He also advised that has been in the Inyo County Jail, Independence, California and the Veterans Administration Office, Indepdence, has a reference to him.
requested
not be contacted regarding this time. On 8/27/81, records at the Bishop, California Police Department and Inyo County Sheriff's Office, Independence, failed to disclose any information ( 1) /023 identifiable with
81-944-1023
22 - Los Angeles 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 -
Police Department and Inyo County Sheriff's Office, Independence, failed to disclose any information ( 1) /023 identifiable with
81-944-1023
22 - Los Angeles 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Sacramento JCW/kml (5)
KILKA 00: Seattle RA
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On 8/27/81. it was determined that
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is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and is assigned Veterans Administration (VA) number He is receiving dis- ability payments through the VA, apparently on a regular basis although his current whereabouts were not available.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES,
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Will attempt to determine current information regarding through the Veterans Administration Office, UAC by Seattle.
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SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Based upon the status of current : investigation, will consider feasibility of further investigation to develop as suspect in captioned matter, including arrest checks in San Bernardino, California and the FBI Identification
: investigation, will consider feasibility of further investigation to develop as suspect in captioned matter, including arrest checks in San Bernardino, California and the FBI Identification Division.
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:U.S. Department f Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation 11000 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90028
In Reply, Please Refer to File No.
September 16, 1981
Privacy Act Desk Veterans Administration Regional Office 11000 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90024
RE :
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Dear Sir:
You are hereby requested to allow Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation, to review any files regarding This review is. desired as efforts are being exerted to locate interview in a pending hijacking investigation. for
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Very truly yours, EDGAR N. BEST Special Agent in Charge
By :
Supervisory Special Agent
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JTV//s1m (2)
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164-497-1024 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL :
5-22-78)
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 9/17/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (C-1) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJACK
00: Seattle
Reference Sacramento airtel to Los Angeles
dated 9/3/81.
Records, Veteran's Administration Reginal
Center, 11000 Wishire Boulevard, Los Angeles, as
reviewed on 9/16/81, disclosed that
date of birth
has a 20 percent Veteran's
Administration (VA) disability.
receives his
monthly disability check at
Port Lavaca,
Texas.
No additional investigation remains at Los
Angeles therefore this matter is considered RUC.
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2 - Seattle - Los Angeles 1
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SEARCHED PINDEXED
(Number) (Time)
SERIALIZED FILED
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. TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate VZCZCHP0185
CU AFO
TELETYPE ROOM
DE HQ 0135 3142319
ZNR UUUUU
Nov 10 3 29 PM '81
0 132257Z NCV 81
FM DIRECTOR FBI ( 164-211) TO ALL FBI
unselected: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate VZCZCHP0185
CU AFO
TELETYPE ROOM
DE HQ 0135 3142319
ZNR UUUUU
Nov 10 3 29 PM '81
0 132257Z NCV 81
FM DIRECTOR FBI ( 164-211) TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES IMMEDIATE PERSONAL ATTENTION BT UNCLAS, NOR JACK; CAA-HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE (164-81)
Ma
ON NOVEMBER 13, 1981, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA, UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, WILL RELEASE TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE A MOTION PICTURE TITLED "THE PURSUIT OF D. B. COOPER." THE MOTION PICTURE IS BASED ON THE CAPTIONED CASE.
IN ITS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES I'S OFFERING A ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. B. COOPER" FOR AIRCRAFT PIRACY. THE ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS STATE IN PART "IF YOU HAVE SUCH INFORMATION AS TO THE REAL D. B. COOPER, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THIS OFFER EXPIRES MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 1, 1981."
TR/4/81
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€ DB Cooper-25953
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES INITIATED THE REWARD OFFER ON ITS ON VOLITION TO PROMOTE THE MOTION PICTURE AND IS
NOV1
INDEXED FILED 1981 ANGELES
€ DB Cooper-25953
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES INITIATED THE REWARD OFFER ON ITS ON VOLITION TO PROMOTE THE MOTION PICTURE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT SHOULD "D. B. COOPER" BE IDENTIFIED.
EACH OFFICE IS INSTRUCTED TO FURNISH SEATTLE, THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN, ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR CITIZENS. NO INVESTIGATION IS TO BE CONDUCTED BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED. SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION AND ADVISE OFFICES OF NECESSARY INVESTIGATION.
ALL OFFICES ARE TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN CAPTIONED CRIME WAS COMMITTED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1971, UNSUB AKA D. B. COOPER WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING A WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, 5' 10" TO 6' 0", 179 POUNDS; OLIVE COMPLEXION, AND LATIN APPEARANCE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
0185
DB Cooper-25954Memorandum
:
To
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date 12/14/81
From : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (@) .
Subject : NORJACK; CAA _ HIJACKING 00: Seattle
Re Bureau teletype to all field offices dated 11/10/81.
On 11/17/81, Covina, California, telephone telephonically inquired regarding the possibility of a reward regarding - the identity of D.
On 11/17/81, Covina, California, telephone telephonically inquired regarding the possibility of a reward regarding - the identity of D.B. COOPER. then provided the following information :
advised that she has observed an artist drawing published in the local newspaper of D.B. COOPER. She advised that the drawing strongly resembles an individual she knows as
advised is an having
previously worked for Aerojet in Azusa California sold his former residence in Covina California, at approximately one year ago, and moved with his to Portland, Oregon.
wife,
advised told her before he moved that he had been involved in an accident several years ago receiving injuries to his legs, and teeth; however he is able to walk without a noticeable limp. She thought possibly the injuries could have been received by parachuting.
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She also stated that in conversation with he has commented that he knows the area around the Columbia River like the back of his hand. She advised she got the impression that was raised in the area: He also told her that after he had his accident, type of accident not mentioned, that he went to
She advised she got the impression that was raised in the area: He also told her that after he had his accident, type of accident not mentioned, that he went to Vancouver, Canada, during his period of recouperation.
2 - Seattle ( ENC ) (1) - Los Angeles JCP/ks1 (7)
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FILED
DB Cooper-25955
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to live beyond his means while living in the Covina, California area, and mentioned that in addition to his house in Covina he also in the area. He also bought a new just before he and his wife moved
thought
away. His house in Covina sold for approximately handling the sale of the residence a Coldwell Banker Realtor, business telephone and residence telephone
The
was
advised that
was a very meticulous individual and she described how he loaded empty boxes in his station wagon to see how they would stack and how much he could haul before he filled the boxes and moved to the Portland area. She described as follows :

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	5'8" _ 5'9"
She described as follows :

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	5'8" _ 5'9"
Hair	Brown, straight, short
Facial hair	None
Eyes	Brown
Age	

On November 19, 1981, a drivers license check was conducted with the California Department of Motor Vehicles which revealed that male, date of birth
white
resided at Covina, California, on 6/6/79. He is described as follows :

Sex	Male
Height	5'8"
Weight	160 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
California Drivers
License Number

California driver's license photograph base ATTAched. requested; however, due to the apparent difference in height as reported by- and that listed on his California driver's license No further investigation is being
requested; however, due to the apparent difference in height as reported by- and that listed on his California driver's license No further investigation is being conducted by the Los Angeles Division UAC by Seattle. Drivers license photograph will be forwarded to Seattle byseparate communication.
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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate SECRET AIRTEL TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 1/5/82

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT :	NORJACK 00: SEATTLE

On 12/1/81,
South Lake Tahoe, California advised that after reading the newspaper article regarding Universal Studios offering $1 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of D.
On 12/1/81,
South Lake Tahoe, California advised that after reading the newspaper article regarding Universal Studios offering $1 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of D. B. Cooper, she decided to furnish the following information to the FBI. advised that D. B. Cooper is in reality Melvin Cooper, an individual who is last known to be employed by the U. S. Forest Service in the Bakersfield, California area. She advised that however, the location
of
is unknown.
advised that approximately twelve years ago she met Melvin Cooper at a friends home in Cali- fornia. stated that she did not wish to furnish the names of friends and that in no way wanted her friends involved in any investigation regarding Melvin Cooper. stated that Melvin Cooper served in the U. S. Marine Corps, was a helicopter pilot, a parachutist and a "daredevil." She stated that Cooper attended Oregon State University and had friends in the states of Oregon and Washington. She noted that Cooper at one time was employed by the Gallo Glass Factory in Modesto, California.
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described Melvin Cooper as follows : -

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	5'8" to 5'9"
Build	Rather stocky
Eyes	Piercing, dark brown eyes
Facial
characteristics	Long slender nose

The above is being furnished for the review of the Seattle office.
Seattle is requested to advise whether or not additional investigation desired.
AND
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/27/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (
TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/27/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164A-50) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE SUSPECT: MELVIN COOPER
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated
1/5/82 and Seattle airtel to Sacramento, dated 1/19/82.
Enclosed for Los Angeles is one copy of Sacramento airtel dated 1/5/82 which contains information necessary to cover leads that are being set forth.
For the information of Seattle, recontact with
South Lake
Tahoe, California determined that the Melvin Cooper she referred to, in 1971 would be approximately 45 years of age. She advised that she is attempting to ascertain his exact birth date.
that For the information of Los Angeles it is noted in late December 1981 advised the Sacra- mento Office that Melvin Cooper, had bragged to friends of hers whom she
would not identify as being identical with subject of captioned case. She advised that Melvin Cooper was killed in a helicopter crash in the Santa Barbara, Los Angeles area approximately five or six months ago.
She advised that Melvin Cooper was killed in a helicopter crash in the Santa Barbara, Los Angeles area approximately five or six months ago. At that time he was employed in a helicopter rescue company working in the Los Angeles or Santa Barbara area. 1 - make lamy@ ene.for
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Referenced airtel from Seattle requested Sacra- mento to conduct additional investigation to determine if Melvin Cooper could possibly be identical to captioned subject.
LEAD
LOS ANGELES 1
AT LOS ANGELES AND SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA; Will identify the crash of a helicopter approximately five or six months ago, thereafter determine if Melvin Cooper was employed in the rescue business and was in- volved in that particular crash. If Melvin Cooper identified conduct logical investigation to determine if he could possibly be involved in captioned matter.
SACRAMENTO
AT BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA; Will contact the U.
If Melvin Cooper identified conduct logical investigation to determine if he could possibly be involved in captioned matter.
SACRAMENTO
AT BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA; Will contact the U. S. Forest Service, Bakersfield, California in an effort to identify employment record for Melvin Cooper.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Airtel
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/11/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (P) (C-1)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00 :
SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtels to Seattle dated
1/5-27/82.
Investigation regarding suspect Melvin Cooper.
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent at Santa Barbara, California,
on 2/10/82:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Barbara Flight Service Station, 1503 Cecil Cook Place, advised that he was not aware of any helicopter crashes within the past year or more in the Santa Barbara area.
Administration (FAA), Santa Barbara Flight Service Station, 1503 Cecil Cook Place, advised that he was not aware of any helicopter crashes within the past year or more in the Santa Barbara area. suggested contact be made with the FAA, General Aviation District Office, at Van Nuys Municipal Airport, Van Nuys, California, telephone number (213) 997-3191. continued that
any incident including crashes of any aircraft under FAA supervision that happened within the California, Nevada, or Arizona district, would be known to personnel at the district office. Los Angeles 2-Seattle 1-Sacramento (164A-50) (Info)
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/11/82
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (
unselected: Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/11/82
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (P) (C-1)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00 :
SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtels to Seattle dated
1/5-27/82.
Investigation regarding suspect Melvin Cooper.
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent at Santa Barbara, California,
on 2/10/82:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Barbara Flight Service Station, 1503 Cecil Cook Place, advised that he was not aware of any helicopter crashes within the past year or more in the Santa Barbara area. suggested contact be made with the FAA, General Aviation District Office, at Van Nuys Municipal Airport, Van Nuys, California, telephone number (213) 997-3191. continued that any incident including crashes of any aircraft under FAA supervision that happened within the California, Nevada, or Arizona district, would be known to personnel at the district office. Los Angeles 2-Seattle - Sacramento (16AA-50) (Info)
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AT VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA: Will contact personnel at the General Aviation District Office, Van Nuys Airport and conduct appropriate investigation as requested in reference communications.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: AIRTEL Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
3/8/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C1) (RUC)
RE:
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 1/27/82; and Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 2/11/82.
On 3/5/82,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , General Aviation District Office, Van Nuys, California, telephone
On 3/5/82,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , General Aviation District Office, Van Nuys, California, telephone 997-3191, was contacted. He advised that he reviewed his records, but could locate no record of a MELVIN COOPER being involved in any helicopter crash within the Santa Barbara - Los Angeles, California area during 1980 - 1981. He stated there were very few helicopter crashes during that period of time and he was familiar with them, and COOPER is unknown.
In view of the above, Los Angeles considering this matter RUC'd. K.W. 2 - Seattle 1 - Sacramento (164A-50) (Info) 1- Los Angeles
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To whom it may concern- I wrote about this before but I'll try again. you have pictures of a man who jumped out of an amplant with money and has never been caught Sto Costa mesa.
you have pictures of a man who jumped out of an amplant with money and has never been caught Sto Costa mesa. I'm a mugclear of his - le has the money, le looks like the men and has an airline hadground . Also , he changed his name . I'm not going to write again but you should leed this advice.
A neighleer
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DB Cooper-259691-336 (Rev. 10-26-79)
VANTAENTOF JUSTICE X 4 x
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

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

October 25, 1983
TO:
SAC, Los Angeles
RE:
UNSUB., AKA
D. B. COOPER;
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Telephone call 9/23/83
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Los Angeles
SPECIMENS:
This report supplements and confirms Bucal of 9/26/83. The latent prints previously reported in this case are not fingerprints or palm prints of FBI b6 b7C
The latent prints previously reported in this case are not fingerprints or palm prints of FBI b6 b7C
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-25970 FBI/DOJ 164-497-1033Memorandum
(DL
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Date
1/12/84
From :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC) 
Subject :
NORJAK
CAA
00: Seattle
Re born
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Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division is one driver's license photograph of
For information of Seattle, on September 28, 1983, an anonymous letter was received at the Santa Ana, California, Resident Agency, Los Angeles Division, wherein the writer stated as follows:
"To Whom It May Concern-
I wrote about this before but I'll try again. You have pictures of a man who jumped out of an airplane with money and has never been caught. It's Costa Mesa. b6 b7c
I'm a neighbor of his-he has the money, he looks like the man and has an airline background. Also he changed his name. I'm not going to write again but you should heed this advice.
A neighbor."
Investigation reflected the following background information regarding the individual referred to
"
Investigation reflected the following background information regarding the individual referred to in the above mentioned letter:
Name Address
Race
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California driver's license number
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Sex
Date of Birth Height
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To
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-3) (C)
Date
11/19/84
From
:
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Subject :
UNSUB, aka
"D. B. COOPER" ;
CAB-A
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Police Department, telephonically advised that he had recently received information from a confidential source pertaining to the possible whereabouts of captioned subject, and based upon the source information, had identified the individual in question California operators license number
as
requested that a copy of the artist conception of the unknown subject in captioned matter be forwarded to him for comparison to the California driver's license which had been requested from the Department of Motor
in question California operators license number
as
requested that a copy of the artist conception of the unknown subject in captioned matter be forwarded to him for comparison to the California driver's license which had been requested from the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding
stated he would arrange for his informant to meet with appropriate FBI personnel should an identification of be confirmed as positive with that of the unknown subject in captioned matter.
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In view of the tentative nature of the aforementioned information, it is recommended captioned matter be retained in a closed status until such time as more definitive information is received.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
3/4/87
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (LBRA/C1) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re telcal Long Beach RA to Seattle, 1/15/87.
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:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
3/4/87
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (LBRA/C1) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re telcal Long Beach RA to Seattle, 1/15/87. Enclosed for Seattle are three Driver's License photographs and thumbprint of and excerpt from "People" magazine regarding D. B. COOPER.
On 1/15/87, (protect per request) advised that he had recently seen an article in "People" magazine regarding D. B. COOPER. advised that he had observed an individual who met the description and closely resembled D. B. COOPER working at
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Sex
Male White
Race
Age Mid-40's
Height
6 '
Weight
180
J
Hair Dark brown, speckled with gray Hazel
Eyes
He further advised that this individual spoke with an accent and was heard to speak to his wife or girlfriend in or a dialect. He further advised that the individual wore glasses on occasion apparently for doing close work.
Investigation disclosed that
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and Business License reflects that has been at that location since January 1984.
Investigation disclosed that
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is located at Long Beach, California, telephone Drivers License was located for
and Business License reflects that has been at that location since January 1984. California Department of Motor Vehicles reflects a license and ID card issued on 3/28/85.
The following is a description of
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Name
Race	White
Sex	Male
Date of Birth
Height	5'11"
Weight	175
Hair	Black
Eyes	Green

The above is provided for the information of Seattle for whatever action is deemed appropriate. Los Angeles is considering this matter RUC.
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APR 26 5 00 PM '88 TELETYPE : 3M
TEXT: VZCZCPD0008 PP HQ OC SE LA MI DE PD #0008 1172304 ZNR UUUUU P 262255Z APR
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APR 26 5 00 PM '88 TELETYPE : 3M
TEXT: VZCZCPD0008 PP HQ OC SE LA MI DE PD #0008 1172304 ZNR UUUUU P 262255Z APR 88 FM PORTLAND (164A-41) P TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY OKLAHOMA CITY (MUSKEGO RA) ROUTINE SEATTLE PRIORITY LOS ANGELES PRIORITY MILWAUKEE PRIORITY BT
UNCLAS
ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, 0 NORJAK;) 00: SEATTLE.
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FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER THROUGH INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND DIVISION, WHO RESIDED IN PENDLETON, OREGON, IN 1970 THROUGH 1972, LEFT FOR TWO WEEKS DURING TIME OF HIJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAME BACK LIMPING AND INJURED, FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER KNOWN AS "D.B. COOPER, " GAVE A PAINTING TO A PENDLETON RESIDENT IN 1972,
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PAGE TWO DE PD 0008 UNCLAS SIGNING SAME "D.B. COOPER, " AND DISPLAYED ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CON-MAN, INCLUDING MARRYING A WOMAN OLDER AND SPENDING OF HER MONEY.
COOPER, " AND DISPLAYED ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CON-MAN, INCLUDING MARRYING A WOMAN OLDER AND SPENDING OF HER MONEY. AT LEAST TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO KNEW HIM PERSONALLY THROUGH FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS THOUGHT HE WAS D.B. COOPER AT THE TIME THE COMPOSITE SKETCH CAME OUT IN THE NEWSPAPERS IN 1971, BUT WERE RELUCTANT TO CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO PENDLETON, OREGON, JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN 1971 LIMPING, INJURED, SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED BUT WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS EXTRA MONEY; HOWEVER, IT IS FELT THAT THE HIJACKER MAY HAVE LOST THE MONEY UPON EXITING THE BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT IN VIEW OF THE FACT PART OF IT WAS RECOVERED BY BUREAU AGENTS IN THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN THE LATE 1970'S WHEN IT WASHED ASHORE FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER. THE SUSPECT DEVELOPED WAS 37 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE HIJACKING AND COMMITTED SUICIDE AT THE AGE OF 39, ALLEGEDLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET ATTENTION FROM YOUNG WOMEN IN A DORMITORY NEARBY AND FROM HIS ESTRANGED WIFE. SUSPECT HAD BEEN ASSIGNED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DUTIES IN PAST MILITARY ASSIGNMENT AND HAD SEVERAL PRIOR ARRESTS FOR FRAUD IN OREGON,
SUSPECT HAD BEEN ASSIGNED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DUTIES IN PAST MILITARY ASSIGNMENT AND HAD SEVERAL PRIOR ARRESTS FOR FRAUD IN OREGON, WISCONSIN AND CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR
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FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SUSPECT: NAME - MERLIN GENE COOPER, AKA JOHN T. TITAN, JOHN COOP TITAN; DOB JULY 8, 1934 (WITNESSES DESCRIBED HIM AS 40 TO 48); POB WISCONSIN; FBI NUMBER 115541D; OREGON SID NUMBER 291 33 33; HEIGHT 6'2"; WEIGHT 170 POUNDS; COMPLEXION - PHOTOGRAPHS RECENTLY OBTAINED FROM MUSKEGO, OKLAHOMA, DEPICTS SUBJECT WITH DARKER COMPLEXION; BROWN HAIR (HAD DYED HIS HAIR BLACK IN PAST); BLUE EYES; SCARS - RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT FOREARM, RIGHT LEG; TATTOOS - RIGHT FOREARM; SOC 397-28-6121; OTHER CHARACTERISTICS - CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM FILE REGARDING WITNESSES' DESCRIPTIONS OF HIJACKER DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6', 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM FILE REGARDING WITNESSES' DESCRIPTIONS OF HIJACKER DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6', 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR MEDIUM TO SWARTHY COMPLEXION, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, AVERAGE TO WELL-BUILT, CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
LOS ANGELES AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. WILL FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM SANTA ANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN 1960 FOR "INSUFFICIENT FUNDS" CHECK AND A PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.
MILWAUKEE AT MADISON, WISCONSIN. 1. WILL FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM 1959 ARREST BY MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR "FAMILY
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PAGE FOUR DE PD 0008 UNCLAS OFFENSE - NON-SUPPORT". 2. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON MERLIN COOPER'S FAMILY THROUGH INQUIRY WITH HIS BIRTH RECORD AT DEPARTMENT OF VITAL STATISTICS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY COOPER'S PARENTS AND/OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, NOTING COOPER WAS ALLEGEDLY VERY CLOSE TO MOTHER AND MAY HAVE CONFIDED INFORMATION IN HER RELATIVE TO HIJACKING IF SHE CAN BE LOCATED. 3. CONDUCT ANY OTHER PERTINENT INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE ANY OF COOPER'S RELATIVES, NOTING HE WAS BORN IN WISCONSIN AND POSSIBLY RAISED THERE.
CONDUCT ANY OTHER PERTINENT INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE ANY OF COOPER'S RELATIVES, NOTING HE WAS BORN IN WISCONSIN AND POSSIBLY RAISED THERE.
SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. WILL FURNISH PORTLAND AVAILABLE KNOWN ADDRESSES FOR WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER AS PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO COMPARE KNOWN FINGERPRINTS OF SUSPECT MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 1934, WITH ALL LATENTS TAKEN FROM BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENT TO HIJACKING IN 1971. THE BUREAU IS ALSO REQUESTED TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION FROM MILITARY RECORDS AVAILABLE ON MERLIN COOPER, NOTING M.N. USER UMBRELLA NUMBER IN NCIC PRINT-OUT WAS OA-OSP-32061. BT
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET 9Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/31/88
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
FROM
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1/SARA) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJACK; 00:
AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/31/88
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
FROM
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1/SARA) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJACK; 00: Seattle
Re Portland teletype to the Bureau, dated 4/26/88.
Enclosed for Portland is one black and white photograph taken of MERLIN GENE COOPER, also known as John Coop Titan, Marlin Gene Cooper on 11/22/60, when he was received in the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL, Santa Ana, California, following his arrest on a RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, Richmond, California warrant for non-sufficient funds-checks. Enclosed also are copies of his ORANGE COUNTY JAIL booking sheet and a copy of his CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE identification record. The above was obtained from Central Jail records, ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, Santa Ana, California on 5/19 & 5/23/88, respectively.
ORANGE COUNTY JAIL records reflect that MERLIN GENE COOPER was arrested, fingerprinted, and photographed on 11/22/60. He was released on 11/23/60 to Deputy CONTRA COSTA SHERIFFS OFFICE, Contra Costa County, California.
The following information was obtained from the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL in processing sheet:
He was released on 11/23/60 to Deputy CONTRA COSTA SHERIFFS OFFICE, Contra Costa County, California.
The following information was obtained from the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL in processing sheet:

Name	MERLIN GENE COOPER
Sex	Male
Race	Caucasian
Height	6'2"

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Weight	180 pounds
Date of Birth	July 8, 1934
Place of Birth	La Crosse, Wisconsin
Hair	Brown
Eyes -	Hazel
Residence	1391 Graystone, Norwalk, California
Marital Status	Divorced
Citizenship	United States
Employment	Unemployed
Occupation	Salesman
Relatives	Mother:
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Weight	180 pounds
Date of Birth	July 8, 1934
Place of Birth	La Crosse, Wisconsin
Hair	Brown
Eyes -	Hazel
Residence	1391 Graystone, Norwalk, California
Marital Status	Divorced
Citizenship	United States
Employment	Unemployed
Occupation	Salesman
Relatives	Mother: ORPHA O. COOPER, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Orange County Number	7720
CII Number	776-957
FBI Number	115-541D
Tattoos	Outer right forearm: two hands clasped with crown and initals "MGC"

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FROM :
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(NORJAK:) 144-4475- 12121
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
OC: SEATTLE 
Re Portland teletype, 4/26/88, captioned as above.
On 5/2/88, Madison Police Department (MPD) Madison, Wisconsin, reviewed MPD records for MERLIN GENE COOPER and advised that COOPER was arrested on 2/6/59 for probation violation and issuing worthless checks; 6/24/60 for issuing worthless checks; and again on 2/4/61 for two counts of issuing worthless checks. At the time of his 2/4/61 arrest, COOPER listed a permanent residence address of 13718 Graystone, Norwalk, California.
At the time of his 2/4/61 arrest, COOPER listed a permanent residence address of 13718 Graystone, Norwalk, California. * 
advised that the arrest reports for the above offenses were microfilmed and the original reports destroyed. The microfilm printer for the format in which these records were copied was now broken and repair parts were no longer available. The film was therefore sent to the University of Wisconsin Media Laboratory for transfer to a more modern format. Copies of the actual reports were finally obtained on 5/19/88. A review of these reports indicates COOPER, in addition to writing . worthless checks, was wanted for non-support in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. No information is contained in the records identifying any of COOPER'S relatives. COOPER did serve one year at the Wisconsin State Penitentiary at Waupun, Wisconsin.
On 5/19/88, a review of birth records at the Wisconsin Bureau of Vital Statistics, Madison, Wisconsin, determined that COOPER was born 7/8/34 to SILAS BYRON COOPER and ORPHA GRIFFIN COOPER.
On 5/19/88, a review of birth records at the Wisconsin Bureau of Vital Statistics, Madison, Wisconsin, determined that COOPER was born 7/8/34 to SILAS BYRON COOPER and ORPHA GRIFFIN COOPER. The COOPERS' residence was listed as Coon Valley,
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MILWAUKEE DIVISION
AT COON VALLEY, WISCONSIN
Will attempt to obtain information on MERLIN COOPER'S family, noting that COOPER was allegedly very close to his mother, and may have confided information in her relative to hijacking if she can be located.
Attempt to identify other relatives or associates of COOPER, inasmuch as he may have been raised in that area.
Attempt to identify other relatives or associates of COOPER, inasmuch as he may have been raised in that area.
Will review records at LaCrosse County Register of Deeds Office regarding charges of non-support which were filed against MERLIN GENE COOPER in an attempt to identify ex-spouse or other relatives.
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To : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC)
Date 7/8/88
From : SA
Subject: NORJACK; CAA - HIJACKING; 00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Portland, 5/31/88, and Milwaukee airtel to Bureau, 6/9/88.
For information, investigation requested in Milwaukee airtel to the Bureau dated 6/9/88 has been conducted and previously reported in Los Angeles airtel to Portland, 5/31/88.
No additional investigation had been requested and no pending leads are outstanding at Los Angeles Division. In view of this and the fact that office of origin (Seattle) has already been apprised of the results of that investigation, Los Angeles Division is placing this matter in an RUC'd status by memo.
In view of this and the fact that office of origin (Seattle) has already been apprised of the results of that investigation, Los Angeles Division is placing this matter in an RUC'd status by memo.
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RE: MERLIN GENE COOPER, Subject Number 1002.
Re Portland teletype to FBIHQ, 4/26/88.
Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been developed as a suspect by the Portland Division. Suspect resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in 1970 through 1972. He left for two weeks during the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71. He returned injured; walking with a limp.
He left for two weeks during the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71. He returned injured; walking with a limp.
MERLIN GENE COOPER's description fits the general physical description of the unknown subject. In 1972, he gave a painting to a Pendleton resident signing the name "D.B. Cooper". At least two individuals who knew him personally through family associations thought he was D.B. COOPER at the time the composite sketch. came out in the newspapers in 1971, but were reluctant to contact law enforcement authorities. The suspect has been assigned air traffic control duties in past military assignments. An autopsy at the time of death two years after the hijacking showed suspect had a contusion below the knee from a prior injury.
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SUBJECT:
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CAA - HIJACKING
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Re Los Angeles airtel dated 3/15/89.
Enclosed for Seattle are additional computer print-outs and "hot tip" sheets received from the "Unsolved Mysteries" program regarding D. B. COOPER.
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Reference SUB
Phoenix airtel to
Los Angeles and Seattle dated 10/19/88.
Referenced airtel advised
telephone
number
Phoenix, Arizona, had suggested
as
possibly being identical with UNSUB in this matter.
advised he knew
was previously
the United States Army, and that
had moved to Montana at the approximate time of the hijacking.
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Will recontact and obtain from him a description of to include date of birth or present age, if possible.
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AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will recontact and obtain from him a description of to include date of birth or present age, if possible. In addition, Phoenix is requested to obtain any other information may have that might indicate is identical with UNSUB in this matter.
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Subject D. B. COOPER
Aliases

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164-497-789 11	14 RE: 100K	Alike of
164-497-789	9/75 Re: HiTACK	Ing of NortheAST	Airlines flight 305
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63-110 NSN 7540-00-634-4018 STANDARD FORM 63 (Rev. 8-81) Prescribed by GSA #US GOVERNMENT PAINTING OFFICE 1991 281-781/40014 FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 Believe it or not, this guy did not sound like a nut.
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NORJAK
00 : PORTLAND
For the information of the Portland Division, on 10/24/90, while receiving telephone calls at the telecommunication center for the NBC television series "Unsolved Mysteries", SA was contacted by of Norwalk
Ohio, telephone number
of the Los Angeles Division 
advised that on 10/21/90, while in a resturant, he met a man identified as (FNU) brother
"Unsolved Mysteries", SA was contacted by of Norwalk
Ohio, telephone number
of the Los Angeles Division 
advised that on 10/21/90, while in a resturant, he met a man identified as (FNU) brother of D.B. COOPER. described as 5'8" to
who claimed to be the 5'9", 160-165 pounds, 65-69 years old with greying hair. stated his brothers' initials are D.B. and he acquired the nickname while, could not recall) in either the 82nd or the 84th airborne. advised that his brother is currently a skydiver and may have recently
stated his brother is familiar with airplanes with rear doors and he believes he is currently in the mid-west working in an
JESSE JAMES.
and ended their brief conversation when acquired
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The following investigation was conducted by Special at Los Angeles, California:
Agent
After several cancellations, appeared at the Los Angeles Office of the Federal Bureau of
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The following investigation was conducted by Special at Los Angeles, California:
Agent
After several cancellations, appeared at the Los Angeles Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation accompanied by a women who wanted to remain anonymous. The woman stated that the reason she wanted to remain anonymous was that she was in the She picked the name to be called. It should be noted that was not recognized as
advised that she and her husband have been residing part time in south Kern County in the community, Pine Mountain Club, California. She stated that a resident, has lived in the community for approximately years. He is a very secretive individual, never really discussing his past. He mentioned that he had been in the military and seemed to have knowledge of parachuting, but was unable to say if it was through experience or by some other means.
She recalled that years ago, had approximately in cash, which he deposited in the 1st International Bank, Frazier Park, California. never mentioned where he got the money.
that years ago, had approximately in cash, which he deposited in the 1st International Bank, Frazier Park, California. never mentioned where he got the money. She added that he has never worked as far as she knows and could provide no reason for him having that amount of cash.
sated that several months ago the D.B. COOPER incident was aired on Unsolved Mysterious. She stated that after seeing the television program, she feels that resembles an aged D. B. COOPER. At this point, indicated that her involvement in the was in She stated that from her experience and belief, could be an aged D. B. COOPER. She described as a white male, approximately 57 years of age, gray balding hair, 5'11", 235 pounds. When asked specifically about making statements about being D.B. COOPER, hijacking airplanes or extortion, could provide no information which could connect them as being the same person, other then resembling each other.
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She stated the house does not have numbers but is bleived to be owned by who has a Commercial Center, Pine Mountain Club. 
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From Los Angeles go north out through the San Fernando Valley on 1-5. After you pass Magic Mtn and Castaic Lake, It Is 25 serene hilly miles to Gorman. Just after Gorman, take the Frazier Park/Mt. Pinos off-ramp left under the freeway. Stay on this road for 12.2 miles, straight thru the Frazier Park'area into the heavily forested region. At the 12.2 mlle point turn right on Mil Potrero Hwy.It is another 6 miles of Forest Land to Pine Mtn. Club. To find "REALTY WORLD! Mountain Properties", turn loft at the Exxon station (across from the Golf Course), go 50 yards up Pine Circle to Pine Valley Lane, We are In the building on the sourtheast
Mountain Properties", turn loft at the Exxon station (across from the Golf Course), go 50 yards up Pine Circle to Pine Valley Lane, We are In the building on the sourtheast corner of that tiny Intersection.
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CARINA : SAC, SACRAMENTO ARON : SAC, Los Angeles (164-497) (C-1) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK CAA 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Sacramento and Seattle are two copies of a map reflecting Pine Mountain Club, California, and two copies each of an investigative insert.
The Los Angeles Office of the FBI received
information from Sherman Oaks, California that he is acting as an intermediary for a woman who wants to remain
The Los Angeles Office of the FBI received
information from Sherman Oaks, California that he is acting as an intermediary for a woman who wants to remain anonymous. He stated that the woman, who wanted to use the name connected to the and has some information to provide the FBI regarding a person who resembled D.B. COOPER.
was
Arrangements were made to have appear at the Los Angeles Office.
Los Angeles is aware of the non-specific information connecting the look-alike, with subject D.B. COOPER, however, Los Angeles has not been able to identify or eliminate him as being D.B. COOPER.
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On 6/29/92, (PROTECT) , telephone number provided the following information:
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advised he was watching the TV show "In Search Of" on Sunday, 6/28/92. This show featured a story regarding who
the D. B. COOPER hijacking. strongly felt
Pocomoke, Maryland, was the of the is a person portrayed in the sketch of D. B. COOPER. Vietnam War veteran, parachutist, and a pilot of small engine planes. Around 1980
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As the town of Pocomoke is a small community, no one understood where obtained the funds for these two endeavors.
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As the town of Pocomoke is a small community, no one understood where obtained the funds for these two endeavors. believed would now be approximately years of age.
The above information is being provided to the Seattle Division for whatever action Seattle feels is appropriate in this matter.
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