3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify
any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who skyjacked. Northwest Orient flight out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971.
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Investigation on 11/3/78	Columbia, Missouri at	File # KC 164-80
SE 164-81
5108
by SA	/jrh Date dictated	11/7/78

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-17052
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PRECEDENCE:
Immediate Priority
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SE ET 
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS 11/7/78
·Date
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE ( 164-81)
Ralph FROM: SAC, KANSAS CITY ( 164-80) RUC
SUB 6-(19 363)
NORJAK (A) 00 SE
Re Las Vegas airtel to Minneapolis 7/11/78; Little Rock letter to Kansas City 10/25/78.
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS 11/7/78
·Date
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE ( 164-81)
Ralph FROM: SAC, KANSAS CITY ( 164-80) RUC
SUB 6-(19 363)
NORJAK (A) 00 SE
Re Las Vegas airtel to Minneapolis 7/11/78; Little Rock letter to Kansas City 10/25/78.
`Enclosed for Seattle are 2 copies FD-302 of y SolicL
For information receiving offices, on 11/3/78 Columbia.
Sust!
Missouri, viewed a photo spread featuring
but was unable to identify identical to Unsub in captioned matter.
as being
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 Seattle (Enc. 2)
1 Denver (164-640) (Info) 1 Little Rock ( 164-22) ( Info) . 1 Las Vegas ( 164-60 ) ( Info) 1 Minneapolis ( Info) 1 Kansas City JEH: jrh (7). ELIMINATE
done
already see # 80k/in
164-81-8109
SEARCHED INDEXEDA SERIALIZED. 4 FILED 4 NOV 1 3 1978
FBI/DOJ
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DB Cooper-17053
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Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time) SECRET Airtel Routine X Airtel
11/7/78
TO:
SAC, "SEATTLE . ( 164-81)
FROM :
SAC, KANSAS CITY. ( 164-80) RUC
NOR JAK "( A) 00 SE
Re Las Vegas airtel to Minneapolis 7/11/78; Little Rock. letter to Kansas City. 10/25/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are 2 copies FD-302 of .
( 164-80) RUC
NOR JAK "( A) 00 SE
Re Las Vegas airtel to Minneapolis 7/11/78; Little Rock. letter to Kansas City. 10/25/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are 2 copies FD-302 of .
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as being
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16-1-81-8167 SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED ·NOV 1 3:1978" FBI-SEATTLE
$
DB Cooper-17054 F9-491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
LAMORT: SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80) (RUC)
DATE:
11/22/78 RUC File Destruction Program
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
(Title)
SUB Q (362 mg)
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Enclosed are one items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd.
These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
FD-302 interview of at Columbia, Missouri, 11/3/78.
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- See Ser. # 8108
KD 2-Seattle (Enc. 1) rec 1-Kansas City JEH: jmm (3)
Enc.
164-81-8110
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURES

SEARCHED 4 SERIALIZED	INDEXED 4 FILED
NOV 27	1978
ATTLE

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DB Cooper-17055FD-491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/22/78
FROM
: SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) RUC File Destruction Program 00: SEATTLE (Title)
Enclosed are one items. These items are forwarded your office since:
K All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd.
These items are forwarded your office since:
K All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
FD-302 interview of at Columbia, Missouri, 11/3/78.
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2-Seattle (Enc. 1) 1-Kansas City JEH: jmm (3)
Enc.
16-1-81-8110
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURES _INDEXED

SERIALIZED FILED
NOV 27	1978
FBI-SEATILE

FBI/DOJ
DB Cooper-17056TO 073 0341017 IR LA SE DE PD 008 ₹ 2322.45 FEB 79 FM PORTLAND (164-41) P IO LOS ANGELES (164-497) ROUTINE SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE BT
Sub 933 SUR-6.
INCLAS ADRJAK (A) , 00 : SEATTLE, BUFILE : 164-2111. RE SUSPECT FORERT . WESLEY RACKSTRAW, SUB NO. 933. FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW HAS BEEN CONSIDERED AS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. RACKSTRAW IS CURRENTLY BELIEVED TO BE IN CUSTODY .OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES AT FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA ..
LOS ANGELES, AT FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN MAJOR CASE
LOS ANGELES, AT FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN MAJOR CASE FINGERPRINTS OF RACKSTRAW , INCLUDING PALM PRINTS, AND FORWARD SAME IMMEDIATELY TO FBI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION FOR COMPARISON WITH UNIDENTIFIED LATENT FINGERPRINT IMPRESSIONS DEVELOPED IN THE HIJACKED AIR - CRAFT IN THIS MATTER.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
164-81-8111 SEARCHED LE y
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DB Cooper-17057, PDO ºC3 0341017 RR LA SE DE PR 008 R 032245 FEB 79 FM PORTLAND · (164-41) P TO LOS ANGELES ( 164-497) 'ROUTINE. SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE BT UNCLAS MDRJAK (A) , 00 : SEATTLE, BUFILE 164-2111; PE SUSPECT ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, SUB NO. 933. FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, ROBERT. WESLEY RACESTRAW HAS BEEN CONSIDERED AS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. PACKSTRAW IS CURRENTLY BELIEVED TO BE IN CUSTODY OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES AT FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA.
LOS ANGELES, AT FULLERTON; CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN MAJOR CASE , FINGERPRINTS OF RACKSTRAW , INCLUDING PALM PRINTS, AND FORWARD SAME IMMEDIATELY TO FRI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION FOR COMPARISON WITH
LOS ANGELES, AT FULLERTON; CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN MAJOR CASE , FINGERPRINTS OF RACKSTRAW , INCLUDING PALM PRINTS, AND FORWARD SAME IMMEDIATELY TO FRI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION FOR COMPARISON WITH UNIDENTIFIED LATENT FINGERPRINT IMPRESSIONS DEVELOPED IN THE HIJACKED AIR- CRAFT IN. THIS MATTER.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
164-81-8111 7
DB Cooper-17058UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREA
OF INVESTIGATION
@
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/13/79
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
Investigation in this matter opened upon receipt of information from an anonymous caller, that an individual : using the name of is the same as D.B. COOPER and that he would appear at 9th and Stewart between 1:00 and 1:30 PM, 4/13/79.
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SA using the description of anonymous caller stood in the vicinity of 9th and Stewart on 4/13/79 and observed no one answering the description that caller had given.
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ELIMINATE done
16-1-81-8112
SEARCHED
JI.ILED 24.1919 TÝČE ATLE b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17059 FD-350 (Rev.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17059 FD-350 (Rev. 10-19-77)
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
1 No hunt set for skyjacker
1
See related story, Page 11. By COLUMBIAN STAFF, AP An FBI agent here said this morning that the piece of plastic decal found by a Kelso hunter last November could have dropped from any Boeing 727, not necessarily the one hijacker D.B. Cooper bailed out of Thanksgiving eve 1971.
John Gordon of the bureau's Vancouver office said, "There is no positive proof that the decal came from the Cooper plane."
An FBI spokesman in Seattle, speculated Thursday that the decal may have fallen off the Cooper plane when the craft was used for a re- enactment of the hijacking six weeks after it occurred.
"We noticed the decal was missing after that, but not before," the a spokesman said.
A spokesman added that the placards, used to give emergency directions for the rear door on 727s. have been known to fall off under normal conditions.
A spokesman added that the placards, used to give emergency directions for the rear door on 727s. have been known to fall off under normal conditions.
Earlier this week Cowlitz County
Sheriff Les Nelson disclosed the discovery of the decal last November by Carroll Hicks, a self-employed welder from Kelso who was elk hunting when he found the bit of debris.
"It's one in a million that any other plane could have lost it in the area in which D.B. Cooper jumped," Nelson said.
But while the 10-inch square decal has stirred wide interest, Gordon expressed doubt it would help solve the mystery behind the case.
"It's interesting, but I don't think it will help us find Cooper," he said of the decal.
Gordon said the FBI has no plans to resume the search for Cooper and the $200.000 that left the airplane with him.
Cowlitz County officials have indicated they do not plan to search for. Cooper, either, but they did say they hope to encourage people to "keep their eyes open," when thes are in the area the decal was found about 12 miles east of Kelso.
Cooper, either, but they did say they hope to encourage people to "keep their eyes open," when thes are in the area the decal was found about 12 miles east of Kelso. İ!
G SUB- B- SUR. E SUB
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)
p.1 Columbian Vancouver, Wa.
Date: 1/19/79
Edition:
Final
Title:
Character:
or
164-81-
Classification:
8113-
Submitting Office: Seattle
COPY SENT TO BUREAU
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
DATE: 5/23/79 Suza SUB G SUB P
Enclosed for Minneapolis is an airplane decal provided by the Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Washington. This decal was found by a logger in North Skamania County on 5/2779.
LEAD:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will contact Northwest Orient Airlines to determine if the enclosed decal could have been from a 727 type aircraft, and returned the decal to Seattle, Washington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
LEAD:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will contact Northwest Orient Airlines to determine if the enclosed decal could have been from a 727 type aircraft, and returned the decal to Seattle, Washington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle (164-81) GMS / jmp (4)_
Scarched Serialized Indexed Filed 14
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17061
1Ex-81-8114
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
DATE:
5/23/79
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Minneapolis is an airplane decal provided by the Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Washington. This decal was found by a logger in North Skamania County on 5/2/79.
LEAD:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will contact Northwest Orient Airlines to determine if the enclosed decal could have been from a 727 type aircraft, and returned the decal to Seattle, Washington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 1) 2/- Seattle (164-81) GMS / jmp (4)
Buy U.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 1) 2/- Seattle (164-81) GMS / jmp (4)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-17062
1621-81-8112FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70).
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
3/23/79
telephone number , and employed at the Jewish Community Center, East Alameda, Denver, Colorado, was contacted at her residence where after being advised of the identity of the interviewing . agent and of purpose of interview, she related as follows :
advised that
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and stated that
on the Sunday proceeding Thanksgivingb7C 1971. She stated it is further her recollection that in Denver, Colorado, on the day before Thanksgiving, 1971.
advised that who currently b6
and she recalls b7c resides at that was in Denver, Colorado, attending
during the entire Thanksgiving
week of 1971. She stated she recalls being with a daily basis during this time period and
on almost
advised that who b6 currently resides at is currently on vacation in Texas and Arizona and will not return to the Denver area until May 1, 1979.
being with a daily basis during this time period and
on almost
advised that who b6 currently resides at is currently on vacation in Texas and Arizona and will not return to the Denver area until May 1, 1979.
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Interviewed on
3/19/79
of 1 Denver, Colorado
DN-1-64-640
File SE 164-184
SA
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Date dicloted
3/19/79
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by
DB Cooper-17063
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; 1 and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
de 162-81-8115
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
3/23/79
telephone number
and employed at the Jewish Community Center, East Alameda, Denver, Colorado, was contacted at her residence where after being advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and of purpose of interview, she related as follows:
advised that
and stated that
on the Sunday proceeding Thanksgiving,
b7C 1971. She stated it is further her recollection that in Denver, Colorado, on the day before Thanksgiving, 1971.
advised that
who currently and she recalls b6 b7C resides at that was in Denver, Colorado, attending
during the entire
advised that
who currently and she recalls b6 b7C resides at that was in Denver, Colorado, attending
during the entire Thanksgiving
week of 1971. She stated she recalls being with a daily basis during this time period and
on almost
advised that
who
currently resides at is currently on vacation in Texas and Arizona and will not return to the Denver area until May 1, 1979.
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Interviewed on
3/19/79
at Denver, Colorado
DN-164-640
File #
164 184
by SA
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Date dictated
Se KELL81- 5115
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SERIALICC
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.
MAY 2 6 1979
FBI -SEATTLE
DB Cooper-17064
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
5/23/79
FROM :
SAC, DENVER (164-640) (RUC) 
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00:SE)
Bufile 164-2111
RE:
COLORADO
ReDNairtel to SE, 3/8/79, and LS airtel to SE,
4/3/79.
STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
5/23/79
FROM :
SAC, DENVER (164-640) (RUC) 
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00:SE)
Bufile 164-2111
RE:
COLORADO
ReDNairtel to SE, 3/8/79, and LS airtel to SE,
4/3/79.
Enclosed is original and one copy of FD-302 of 3/19/79, at Denver, Colorado, along with rough draft notes of interview.
Numerous attempts to contact Arvada, Colorado, negative as
is on extended vacation.
Noting that referenced communications verify whereabouts during pertinent period and negative results re contact of not being interviewed and this matter is considered RUC.
2
1
Seattle (Enc. 3) (RM) rec'd, co
- Denver
DEVP: jeg (3)
164-81-816
SEAPL -FI 4 INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED # MAY 2 6 1979 FBI - SEATTLE
DIE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17065 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
5/23/79
SAC, DENVER (164-640) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) (00:SE) Bufile 164-2111
RE:
COLORADO
ReDNairtel to SE, 3/8/79, and LS airtel to SE, 4/3/79.
Enclosed is original and one copy of FD-302 of 3/19/79, at Denver, Colorado, along with rough draft notes of interview.
Enclosed is original and one copy of FD-302 of 3/19/79, at Denver, Colorado, along with rough draft notes of interview.
Numerous attempts to contact Arvada, Colorado, negative as
is on extended vacation.
Noting that referenced communications verify whereabouts during pertinent period and negative results re contact of not being interviewed and this matter is considered RUC. 2 Seattle (Enc. 3) (RM) 1 - Denver
DEVP: jeg (3)
1621-X7- 811:
SERINLICES
FILER JAY # 6 1979 FBI -SEATTLE
A
DB Cooper-17066\
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 5/29/79
FROM :
Bly
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SILBJ
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
On 4/19/79,
Beaver Creek, Oregon, at the Astoria,
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telephonically contacted SA Oregon, Resident Agency. advised that approximately two and one half years ago, while in Hood River, Oregon, he had a conversation with an individual regarding "D.
advised that approximately two and one half years ago, while in Hood River, Oregon, he had a conversation with an individual regarding "D.B. COOPER. " This individual indicated he had been a paratrooper in the Army. During the conversation, this person became upset and nervous and left. . Several months later, advised he observed a photograph in a local newspaper (composite) , and that it was very similar to the individual he had talked to in Hood River. advised he does not know the person's name or where he lives. He advised that he probably could find out if went back to the Hood River area. He advised that this individual possibly
worked at a plywood mill in Hood River.
advised he could offer no further information of value regarding this indivdiual or of captioned matter. It is noted that the Portland Office has received numerous leads from the Hood River, Oregon, area, concerning this matter, principally because of the residence there of the individual who originally furnished information alleging that unsub and DAVID BRYANT COFFELT were identical.
that the Portland Office has received numerous leads from the Hood River, Oregon, area, concerning this matter, principally because of the residence there of the individual who originally furnished information alleging that unsub and DAVID BRYANT COFFELT were identical. That individual has persisted in his allegation that COFFELT was unsub despite the fact that his original story does not square with the known facts of the case.
In view of the above circumstances, it does not appear `worth while to conduct any further investigation concerning the information furnished by b6 b7c
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Seattle
2 - Portland
RPH :pjn (4)
5010-110
164-81-8117 SERIALI JUNO 1 1979 131-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-17067SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
5/29/79
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle) BuFile 164-2111
On 4/19/79, Beaver Creek, Oregon, telephonically contacted SA at the Astoria, Oregon, Resident Agency. advised that approximately two and one half years ago, while in Hood River, Oregon, he had a conversation with an individual regarding "D.B. COOPER." This individual indicated he had been a paratrooper in the Army.
approximately two and one half years ago, while in Hood River, Oregon, he had a conversation with an individual regarding "D.B. COOPER." This individual indicated he had been a paratrooper in the Army. During the conversation, this person became upset and nervous and left. Several months later, advised he observed a photograph in a local newspaper (composite), and that it was very similar to the individual he had talked to in Hood River. advised he does not know the person's name or where he lives. He advised that he probably could find out if went back to the Hood River area. He advised that this individual possibly
worked at a plywood mill in Hood River.
advised he
could offer no further information of value regarding this indivdiual or of captioned matter. It is noted that the Portland Office has received numerous leads from the Hood River, Oregon, area, concerning this matter, principally because of the residence there of the individual who originally furnished information alleging that unsub and DAVID BRYANT COFFELT were identical. That individual has persisted in his allegation that COFFELT was unsub despite the fact that his original story does not square with the known
That individual has persisted in his allegation that COFFELT was unsub despite the fact that his original story does not square with the known facts of the case.
In view of the above circumstances, it does not appear worth while to conduct any further investigation concerning the information furnished by
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
RPH :pjn (4)
1641-81-8117. UND 1 1979
DB Cooper-17068
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REPORT of the
LABORATORY A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 ¢
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73)
0
June 7, 1979

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	90511012 D LL

Re:
NORJAK
Specimens received May 10, 1979
Q55 One-page typewritten letter beginning "The Cricket Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear Sirs I was in Chicago.
Q56 Envelope postmarked "LOS ANGELES, CA
PM b7C b6 23 APR 1979" bearing the typewritten address The Cricket Theatre Minneapoli
Minnesota"
Q57 Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "The Cricket Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear I cannot believe that.
postmarked "LOS ANGELES, CA
PM b7C b6 23 APR 1979" bearing the typewritten address The Cricket Theatre Minneapoli
Minnesota"
Q57 Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "The Cricket Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear I cannot believe that.
Result of examination :
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Q55 through Q57 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Representative copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q55 through Q57 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
Page 1
164-51-8118 of SERIALIZEDES 14 lovens 12 4
JUN 1 1 1978
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-17069
€ The typewriting on 055 through Q57 resembles a style of type manufactured by the Ransmayer-Rodrian Company of West Germany. This style of type may appear on typewriters under the brand names ABC, Adler as well as other brand names.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Page 2
90511012 D LL
DB Cooper-170707-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY _
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
Page 2
90511012 D LL
DB Cooper-170707-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY _
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
June 7, 1979
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73)
0

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	90511012 D LL

Re:
NORJAK
Specimens received
May 10, 1979

Q55	One-page typewritten letter beginning
Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear
in Chicago. . . "	"The
Sirs	Cricket
I was
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Q56	Envelope postmarked "LOS ANGELES, CA 23 APR 1979" bearing the typewritten		PM b7C
address	

Minnesota"
The Cricket Theatre Minneapoli
Q57 Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "The Cricket Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear I cannot believe that. b6 b7C
Result of examination : Q55 through Q57 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File.
typewritten letter beginning "The Cricket Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear I cannot believe that. b6 b7C
Result of examination : Q55 through Q57 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Representative copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on 055 through Q57 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
Page 1
164-51-8118
SERIALIZED FILED JUN 1 1 1978 1 FBI-SEATTLEA.
14
DB Cooper-17071 Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
3
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73)
June 7, 1979
From: Director, FBI

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	90511012 D LL

NORJAK
Re: 00 :
Seattle
SUB 9

Examination requested by:	Minneapolis
Reference:	Airtel dated May 8, 1979
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
2 Seattle (164-81) Enclosures recidiv
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
(2) (2
Airtel dated May 8, 1979
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
2 Seattle (164-81) Enclosures recidiv
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
(2) (2 Lab report)
164-81-8119
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
TUIN 4 1 1978
1 'NISTRATIVE PAGE
SEALLA SERIA .. 1 1 Poi-SEATTLE
14 1
DB Cooper-17073Laboratory Transmittal Form '7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73) e From: Director, FBI NORJAK Re: 00 : Seattle
June 7, 1979

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	90511012 D LL

Examination requested by:	Minneapolis
Reference:	Airtel dated May 8, 1979
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
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DB Cooper-17074UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
6/11/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
SUBG
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On 5/29/79, information was received from Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, indicating that no identifications could be made on the latent fingerprints previously furnished to them. The latent prints, previously furnished on 7/25/78, to the Seattle Police Department, were returned to the FBI.
In view of the above, no further investigation being conducted in this matter.
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16-1-81-8120
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 6/11/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
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on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17075
b6 b7CUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 6/11/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
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On 5/29/79, information was received from Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, indicating that no identifications could be made on the latent fingerprints previously furnished to them. The latent prints, previously furnished on 7/25/78, to the Seattle Police Department, were returned to the FBI.
In view of the above, no further investigation being conducted in this matter.
CSD: ecf.,
16-4-81-8120 SEARCHED ...... INDEXED. SERIALIZEDZ .... FILED.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-17076OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY, 1973 EDITION GS/ FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/7/79
FROM
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
BuFile 164-2111
For information of Seattle,
Oregon, recently conducted a training session in which he instructed employees of the Portland Office in parachute jumping.
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/7/79
FROM
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
BuFile 164-2111
For information of Seattle,
Oregon, recently conducted a training session in which he instructed employees of the Portland Office in parachute jumping. During this association became acquainted with SA Portland NORJAK case agent.
On 5/23/79, requested an interview concerning captioned matter. On 5/24/79, was interviewd by SA at which time he furnished the following information:
At the time of captioned hijacking, at Orchards, Washington,
was which is in the immediate proximity of the scene of the jump in this matter. He was interviewed by Seattle agents during the initial phases of this investigation and has been interested in the case because of his connection with parachuting. He has followed the progress of the investigation as reported in the media and
each Thanksgiving at Ariel, Washington.
For approximately the last three years he has received little bits of information through a source whose identity he cannot presently divulge indicating the source has a connection with an individual who claims to have some knowledge of captioned hijacking.
For approximately the last three years he has received little bits of information through a source whose identity he cannot presently divulge indicating the source has a connection with an individual who claims to have some knowledge of captioned hijacking. has sent back questions through his source in an effort to find out as much information as possible and the picture which has returned to him is roughly as follows:
His source is indirectly in touch with an individual who claims to be a co-conspirator with the hijacker in this matter. The conspirator claims that the hijacker was a transient individual whom he met in a tavern. The two of them planned the hijacking with the co-conspirator to be the one who would pick up the hijjacke:
2 Seattle - Portland 2
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upon the latter's arrival on the ground. The co-conspirator did meet:the hijacker and either found him to be injured or possibly killed himshimself. He buried both the hijacker and the money: at the scene.
The co-conspirator did meet:the hijacker and either found him to be injured or possibly killed himshimself. He buried both the hijacker and the money: at the scene. He has not returned to the scene nor touched any of the money and has developed a severe paranoia about the entire incident. He is interested in being granted possible prosecutive immunity in order to overcome his feelings about the matter.
has no personal idea as to who either the hijacker or the co-conspirator may be.
was instructed to endeavor to maintain: contact with his source to obtain any additional information possible and to attempt to obtain at least one of the bills in the original ransom money. He agreed to do so.
On 5/24/79, the above information was discussed with First Assistant U. S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. AUSA advised that it will be necessary to do some research on the questions of possible prosecution of a co-conspirator in this matter at this time and he will commence this research immediately.
LEAD
PORTLAND
AT
OREGON.
with
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Will remain in contact
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Will remain in contact
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- 2%- O'-TIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/7/79
FROM :
eps
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUB-X
UnSUB:
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
BuFile 164-2111
For information of Seattle.
1
Oregon, recently
conducted a training session in which he instructed employees of the Portland Office in parachute jumping. During this association became acquainted with SA Portland NORJAK case agent.
On 5/23/79, requested an interview concerning captioned matter. On 5/24/79, was interviewd by SA
at which time he furnished the following information:
At the time of captioned hijacking, was at Orchards, Washington, which is in the immediate proximity of the scene of the jump in this matter. He was interviewed by Seattle agents during . the initial phases of this investigation and has been interested in the case because of his connection with parachuting.
the initial phases of this investigation and has been interested in the case because of his connection with parachuting. He has followed the progress of the investigation as reported in the media and each Thanksgiving at Ariel,
Washington.
For approximately the last three years he has received little bits of information through a source whose identity he cannot presently divulge indicating. the source has a connection with an individual who claims to have some knowledge of captioned hijacking. has sent back questions through his source in an effort to find out as much information as possible and the picture which has returned to him is roughly as follows:
His source is indirectly in touch with an individual who claims to be a co-conspirator with the hijacker in this matter. The conspirator claims that the hijacker was a transient individual whom he met in a tavern. The two of them planned the hijacking with the co-conspirator to be the one who would pick up the hijacker
Seattle
- Portland
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with the co-conspirator to be the one who would pick up the hijacker
Seattle
- Portland
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 6/15/79
FROM :
SA
SUBI
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of
dated 3/10/79. b6 b7c
Tacoma, Washington, was contacted at her residence with respect to information she provided the FBI that a person has been seen in her neighborhood, who strongly resembles the subject of this case.
Upon displaying identification to and informing her that this response by the FBI was in connection with a telephone call she placed to the office at Seattle, Washington, on or about 3/10/79, she replied, "I make so many calls, I can't remember which one this one is about."
At this time, SA
recognized by the tone of her voice as being an individual who regularly calls the Resident Agency to report suspicious circumstances in and around her neighborhood, continually suspects people of tapping her phone and admitted, during the interview, that she makes numerous telephone
Agency to report suspicious circumstances in and around her neighborhood, continually suspects people of tapping her phone and admitted, during the interview, that she makes numerous telephone calls to the Tacoma Police Department to report a variety of things appearing in her neighborhood.
With respect to the information she provided con- cerning a look-alike for D. B. COOPER. states that would come
the
stated that on many occasions, this man wore dark glasses and she described him as being around 30 to 35 years of age and having slightly reddish hair. She admitted talking to him once, when this look-alike was hauling away rubbish from the yard next door and, at that time, she thought the man acted in a suspicious and strange manner. Likewise, wanted to report that
2 - Seattle (164-81) RRB/ jh (2)
1621-81-5123
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17081
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With respect to the man who resembles COOPER, said she saw him there last weekend and again surmised he was of similar size and build and general appearance as the man that resembles
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With respect to the man who resembles COOPER, said she saw him there last weekend and again surmised he was of similar size and build and general appearance as the man that resembles COOPER.
At this time, it became rather obvious that was somewhat disoriented in the information she was providing and stated that the man she was referring to
because he is so tall.
At this time, the interview was concluded and no further action will be taken regarding this matter.
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DB Cooper-17082UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 6/15/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of
dated 3/10/79.
n Tacoma, Washington, was contacted at her residence with respect to information she provided the FBI that a person has been seen in her neighborhood, who strongly resembles the subject of this case.
Upon displaying identification to and informing her that this response by the FBI was in connection with a telephone call she placed to the office at Seattle, Washington, on or about 3/10/79, she replied, "I make so many calls, I can't remember which one this one is about.
this response by the FBI was in connection with a telephone call she placed to the office at Seattle, Washington, on or about 3/10/79, she replied, "I make so many calls, I can't remember which one this one is about."
At this time, SA recognized by the tone of her voice as being an individual who regularly calls the Resident Agency to report suspicious circumstances in and around her neighborhood, continually suspects people of tapping her phone and admitted, during the interview, that she makes numerous telephone calls to the Tacoma Police Department to report a variety of things appearing in her neighborhood.
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With respect to the information she provided con- cerning a look-alike for D. B. COOPER, states that would come
the
stated that on many occasions, this man wore dark glasses and she described him as being around 30 to 35 years of age and having slightly reddish hair. She admitted talking to him once, when this look-alike was hauling away rubbish from the yard next door and, at that time, she thought the man acted in a suspicious and strange manner. Likewise, wanted to report that
(2 - Seattle (164-81) RRB/ jh (2)
164-87-8122
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Likewise, wanted to report that
(2 - Seattle (164-81) RRB/ jh (2)
164-87-8122
SEARCHED INDEXED 11 SERIALIZED .......... FILED' JUN 1 5 1979 FBI - SEATTLE
1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17083
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6/7/79
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJAK 00: SF
Enclosed for San Francisco is one copy of an insert of investigation conducted at Carson City, Nevada, and one copy of a photograph of
LEAD :
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION
At San Francisco, California
Through employment records and associates at Actna Finance Corporation, 5000 Block Mission Street, attempt to determine whereabouts of on 11/24/71, (night of b6 b7C
D.B. COOPER skyjacking) .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - San Francisco 2'- Seattle 2 - Las Vegas RJR : las (6) 
(Inc. 2)
16-1-51-8123 - X
DB Cooper-17085
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6/7/79
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) NORJAK 00: SF
(P) SUB-a b6
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Enclosed for San Francisco is one copy of an insert of investigation conducted at Carson City, Nevada, and one copy of a photograph of K LEAD :
NORJAK 00: SF
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Enclosed for San Francisco is one copy of an insert of investigation conducted at Carson City, Nevada, and one copy of a photograph of K LEAD :
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SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION
At San Francisco, California
Through employment records and associates at Aetna Finance Corporation, 5000 Block Mission Street, attempt to determine whereabouts of on 11/24/71, (night of D.B. COOPER skyjacking) .
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2 - San Francisco (Enc. 2) 2 - Seattle 2 - Las Vegas RJR :las (6) 
DB Cooper-17086
164-81-8123, SEARCHED AND i XD
SERIALIZED 2 JUN 1 6 1979 FBI-SEATTLE SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) 6/22/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
RE:
ReSD Airtel to Bureau, 4/25/79.
ReAirtel set out lead for Los Angeles to intervicv regarding captioned matter.
LOS ANGELES DIVISION At Santa Ana, California
Will report results of interview of
2-Los Angeles 2-Seattle 
MRM : Idk (4) log
Note: Since Case Agent reassigned to #3 Squad, it is recommended this case be reassigned.
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1/9/19 De-comuni
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(164-497) 6/22/79
SAC,
Ja
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a
1/9/19 De-comuni
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(164-497) 6/22/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
RE:
ReSD Airtel to Bureau, 4/25/79.
ReAirtel set out lead for Los Angeles to interview regarding captioned ratter.
LOS ANGELES DIVISION At Santa Ana, California
Will report results of interview of
2-Los Angeles 2-Seattle 
MRM : 1dl (4)
Note: Since Case Agent reassigned to #3 Squad, it is recommended this case be reassigned.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
6/20/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
RE: INFORMATION FROM
COMPLAINANT
1
On 6/20/79,
Vancouver, Washington, .
UNCLAS
Date
6/20/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
RE: INFORMATION FROM
COMPLAINANT
1
On 6/20/79,
Vancouver, Washington, . (no telephone), telephonically contacted the Portland Office from a pay telephone in Vancouver, to furnish the following information:
He has information indicating the probable identity of Unsub in this matter. He is 99 percent sure that his information is accurate and he desires to communicate the information to an agent in person. He is unwilling to discuss the matter on the telephone. He will be at the above address any time between 8 and 10 a.m. in the mornings.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, .WASHINGTON.
Will contact for any information he has pertaining to this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 Seattle 2 - Portland
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4
Ky
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-17089
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1641-81 8125 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
PRECEDENCE: Immediate SECRET CONFIDENTIAL
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
PRECEDENCE: Immediate SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
6/20/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
SETETEL
RE: INFORMATION FROM
COMPLAINANT
SUB
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On 6/20/79, Vancouver, Washington, (no telephone), telephonically contacted the Portland Office from a pay telephone in Vancouver, to furnish the following information:
He has information indicating the probable identity of Unsub in this matter. He is 99 percent sure that his information is accurate and he desires to communicate the information to an agent in person. He is unwilling to discuss the matter on the telephone. He will be at the above address any time between 8 and 10 a.m. in the mornings.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. Will contact for any information he has pertaining to this matter. ARMED AND DANGEROUS
(.2 > Seattle 2 - Portland
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(.2 > Seattle 2 - Portland
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NORJAK (A) ; 00 : SE. RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO INDIANAPOLIS, APRIL 20, 1979. REQUEST SEATTLE SEND COPY OF COMPOSITE AND PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF B.D. COOPER TO INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BT
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NORJAK (A) ; 00 : . SE.
RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO INDIANAPOLIS, APRIL 20, 1979. REQUEST SEATTLE SEND COPY OF COMPOSITE AND PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF B.D. COOPER TO. INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SEARCHED. HI JUN 2 5 1979 L= b6 b7CUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/28/79
FROM : bar SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/28/79
FROM : bar SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Bufile 164-2111
2055
For information of Seattle, on 5/29/79 Lewis River News, Woodland, Washington, telephonically contacted the Portland Office to furnish the following infor- mation:
Since the hijacker in this matter parachuted from the Northwest Orient airliner in the vicinity of Woodland, Washington, his newspaper has monitored the investigation and the readers have followed it with interest. He wondered whether there had been any recent developments in the investi- gation, and he was advised that investigation was continuing to identify and process logical suspects.
advised that he understood there was a dis- crepancy between the name "D. B. COOPER" by which UNSUB is generally known and the name "DAN COOPER" by which UNSUB was also known. The reason for this discrepancy, which was an error in reporting made by an Associated Press reporter on the night of the hijacking, was explained to then advised that recently a crude homemade gravestone had been discovered in a
The reason for this discrepancy, which was an error in reporting made by an Associated Press reporter on the night of the hijacking, was explained to then advised that recently a crude homemade gravestone had been discovered in a Woodland cemetery. This gravestone was made of concrete, and had the name "D. B. COOPER" scratched into it. The gravestone did not mark an actual grave, and was obviously merely a prank.
The above is for information of the Seattle Division. ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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JUN 29 1979
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK (00: Seattle) Bufile 164-2111
For information of Seattle, on 5/29/79,
Lewis River News, Woodland, Washington, telephonically contacted the Portland Office to furnish the following infor- mation:
Since the hijacker in this matter parachuted from the Northwest Orient airliner in the vicinity of Woodland, Washington, his newspaper has monitored the investigation and the readers have followed it with interest.
in this matter parachuted from the Northwest Orient airliner in the vicinity of Woodland, Washington, his newspaper has monitored the investigation and the readers have followed it with interest. He wondered whether there had been any recent developments in the investi- gation, and he was advised that investigation was continuing to identify and process logical suspects. advised that he understood there was a dis- crepancy between the name "D. B. COOPER" by which UNSUB is generally known and the name "DAN COOPER" by which UNSUB was also known. The reason for this discrepancy, which was an error in reporting made by an Associated Press reporter on the night of the hijacking, was explained to
then advised that recently a crude homemade gravestone had been discovered in a Woodland cemetery. This gravestone was made of concrete, and had the name "D. B. COOPER" scratched into it. The gravestone did not mark an actual grave, and was obviously merely a prank.
The above is for information of the Seattle Division. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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2 - Seattle 2 - Portland RPH : ceh (4)
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DB Cooper-17094
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority CONFIDENTIAL AIRTET Routine EFTO CLEAR
Date
6/26/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : SAC, DENVER (164-640) (RUC)
2/98
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re Denver telcall to Seattle, 6/22/79, to SA
Denver, Colorado, appeared at the Denver Office 6/21/79, and advised one a United Air Lines Denver, Colorado, had been in contact with him through who is acquainted with
advised
further advised that told him he was at one time considered a suspect in captioned matter and that he was a suspect because of
and
He stated he and his wife did not have a very happy marriage and that after they divorced,
reportedly at San Francisco
He stated that at the time of the kidnaping, he for United Air Lines
Portland (2) - Seattle 1 - Denver WJM/ep (3)
happy marriage and that after they divorced,
reportedly at San Francisco
He stated that at the time of the kidnaping, he for United Air Lines
Portland (2) - Seattle 1 - Denver WJM/ep (3)
Received 7/23/79
164-81-8128
JUNTO 1979
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
FBI/DOJ
DB Cooper-17095
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He said
who now resides
at
According to
indicated
one a United Air Lines who worked in Seattle, could have been involved in the subject matter. He said
United Air Lines
advised that
indicated to
him that a man by the name of "Qui" magazine.
who lives in Los Angeles, has recently indicated to everything he has said concerning this matter was correct.
claims the name D. B. COOPER was taken
from
COOPER
who is a United Air
Lines
advised
has indicated to him
pointed out he could
learn detailed information from if desired or make him available to the FBI, but at this time he was just making this information available in the event it could be of any assistance to the FBI.
No leads being set forth.
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DB Cooper-17096
2*XX AIRTEL
6/26/79

TO:	SAC,
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DB Cooper-17096
2*XX AIRTEL
6/26/79

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, DENVER (164-640) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

RE:
Re Denver telcall to Seattle, 6/22/79, to SA
Denver, Colorado, appeared at the Denver Office 6/21/79, and advised one a United Air Lines Denver, Colorado, had been in contact with him through who is acquainted with
advised
further advised that told him he was at one time considered a suspect in captioned matter and that he was a suspect because of
and
He stated he and his wife did not have a very happy marriage and that after they divorced,
He stated that at the time of the kidnaping, he for United Air Lines b6 b7C
reportedly at San Francisco Portland.
2 - Seattle 1 - Denver WJM/ep (3)
16-1-11-5132 M $1
DB Cooper-17097
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IGATION
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FLERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D.
2 - Seattle 1 - Denver WJM/ep (3)
16-1-11-5132 M $1
DB Cooper-17097
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IGATION
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FLERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
164-73 (C)
June 28, 1979
YOUR FILE NO.
164-2111
FBI FILE NO.
LATENT CASE NO.
TO:
SAC, Minneapolis
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RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 5/8/79
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Minneapolis
SPECIMENS: Two letters, Q5 and Q7 Envelope, Q6
The listed Q specimens are further described in a separate Laboratory report.
The specimens were examined and six latent fingerprints of value for identification purposes were devel- oped on Q5 and Q7.
The specimens are enclosed.
Enc. (3) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-8129
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 4 JUL @ 1973
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-17099 FB1/DOJ
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JUST VS JUSTICE 4 À 4 4 4
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BUREAU OF 2 4 a
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FEL RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA NON Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.
20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-73 (C) 164 2111
FBI FILE NO. LATENT
CASE NO.

June 28, 1979
TO:
SAC, Minneapolis
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RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 5/8/79
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Minneapolis
SPECIMENS:
Two letters, Q5 and Q7
Envelope, Q6
The listed @ specimens are further described in a separate Laboratory report.
The specimens were examined and six latent fingerprints of value for identification purposes were devel- oped on Q5 and Q7.
The specimens are enclosed.
Enc, (3) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
64-81-8129

SEARCHED 4 SERIALIZED	INDEXED.
FILED
H
JUL2 1970 FEI-SETT !

THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
FBI/DOJ
DB Cooper-17100SF 164-220 DLH/bjb 1
The following investigation was conducted
by SA
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA :
Aetna Finance Company, 2601 Mission Street, San Francisco,
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) MAN RS FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (Sąd. 10)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
DATE: July 9, 1979
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Re Las Vegas letter to San Francisco, dated June 7, 1979.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of an insert of investigation conducted at San Francisco, California, and a copy of a photograph sent as an enclosure in the referenced letter.
Leads are being left to the discretion of the office of origin.
5010-110
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2)te 2)185
1 - San Francisco DLH/bjb (3)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-8131 SEARCHED SERIALIZED FILED 4 JUL 19 1979 FBI -SEA
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DB Cooper-17102 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR: 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: July 9, 1979
FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) ( Sąd. 10)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
Re Las Vegas letter to San Francisco, dated June 7, 1979.
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: July 9, 1979
FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) ( Sąd. 10)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
Re Las Vegas letter to San Francisco, dated June 7, 1979.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of an insert of investigation conducted at San Francisco, California, and a copy of a photograph sent as an enclosure in the referenced letter.
Leads are being left to the discretion of the office of origin.
5010-110 72 )- Seattle (Enc. 2) I - San Francisco DLH/bjb (3) Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-8131
SEARCHED. SERIALIZED 14 FILED JUL 1 9 1979 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-17103FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/13/71
El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that checked into the El
· Centro Motel on November 28, 1971.
stated that either left the motel on November 29. 1971 but she did not know which was. further stated that the individual left the motel on
who stayed, either December 2, 1971.
When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall, brown hair, and was dressed in mechanic coverall
When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall, brown hair, and was dressed in mechanic coverall clothing.
Since is described as 5' 10%%" tall, 170 lbs., blond hair, probably left the motel on November 29, 1971.
Se 164-81-8132
12/7/71
On
at
Daytona Beach, Florida
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH .
fmr b6 by SA

Filo #	####
Dale dictated	12/10/71

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DB Cooper-17104
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency;
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato
12/13/71
El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue. Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that
checked into the El
Centro Motel on November 28, 1971.
stated that either left the
motel on November 29, 1971 but she did not know which was . further stated that the individual left the motel on
who stayed, either December 2, 1971.
stated that either left the
motel on November 29, 1971 but she did not know which was . further stated that the individual left the motel on
who stayed, either December 2, 1971.
When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall, brown hair, and was dressed in mechanic coverall clothing.
Since is described as 5' 10%" tall, 170 lbs., blond hair, probably left the motel on November 29, 1971.
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12/7/71
On
at
Daytona Beach, Florida
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH .
fmr b6 by SA

File #	JK 164 200 15-
12/10/71
Dalo diclalod

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DB Cooper-17105
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is leaned to your agency;
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO-	Seattle 16.4-81
:
;40 TOP FROM	Jacksonville
:

DATE: 7-19-79 RUC :
4-81
:
;40 TOP FROM	Jacksonville
:

DATE: 7-19-79 RUC File Destruction Program
SUBJECT:
SEE ATTACHED
(Title)
SUB G
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Enclosed are items.
These items are forwarded your office since: 1 All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows: FD 302's 1A Exhibits
Lab Reports FD 192's
@
Enc.
164-81-8133 SEANE HED 14 SERIALIZED M FILED
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURESJUL 2 3 1979 FBI -SEATILL
DB Cooper-17106
FRIDALFD-491 (Rev. 1-17-77) ( UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
Seattle 16.4-81
TO- : 40/pp Jacksonville :
SUBJECT:'
. SEE ATTACHED
(Title)
Enclosed are items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows: V FD 302's 1A Exhibits
Lab Reports
FD 192's
DATE: 7-19-79 RUC File Destruction Program
SUB G
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Enc.
Enclosures are described as follows: V FD 302's 1A Exhibits
Lab Reports
FD 192's
DATE: 7-19-79 RUC File Destruction Program
SUB G
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Enc.
164-21-8133 SEARCHED ININ YED SERIALIZLE FILED 1 NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURESJUL 23 1979 DB Cooper-17107
@
FBI -SEATILL NAA*
FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date:
12/13/71
Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that and wanted to rent a room on November 28, 1971 to December 5, 1971. advised that he had no room available and sent them to the El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
further advised that he understood either left the El Centro Motel on November 30, 1971, but he did not know which one left. stated that the individual which stayed, either left the motel on December 2, 1971.
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Se 164-81-8133
On
12/7/71
at Daytona Beach, Florida
File # JK 264-109
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH Ml :Y
by
SA
-fmr
Dalo dictated
12/10/71
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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
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-17108FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/13/71
Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that and wanted to rent a room on November 28, 1971 to
December 5, 1971.
advised that he had no room available and sent them to the El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
further advised that he understood either left the El Centro Motel on November 30, 1971, but he did not know which one left. stated that left the individual which stayed, either the motel on December 2, 1971.
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Se Iba1- 81-8133-
On 12/7/71 at Daytona Beach, Florida
File #
IK 164-209-16
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH MX
by
SA
fmr
Dato dictated
12/10/71
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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-17109· [) 302 (REV.
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-17109· [) 302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
7/10/79
was interviewed in the presence of his attorney, at Denny's Restaurant, Main Street and Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, on July 5, 1979. furnished his occupation as that of
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Huntington Beach, Cali- He also furnished his and
fornia, telephone number home telephone numbers as
were advised by SA
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that the San Diego Office of the FBI had requested that be interviewed concerning the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient Airliner in the State of Washington in 1971 by an individual using the name D. B. Cooper. He was advised that the reason for the request for interview was that the Bank of America had received information from a source that had told the source that he was the perpetrator of this skyjacking and that he was about to retrieve the concealed money that he had gained from it.
immediately stated that he knew exactly who this source was and that this source was
and who is also known as He
immediately stated that he knew exactly who this source was and that this source was
and who is also known as He stated that who presently resides at
in Sherman Oaks, California,
probably resides with them and the tele-
phone number is
stated that
characterized
as a
Se 164-81-813-4
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Investigation on 7/5/79 Huntington Beach, Calif. Fite #
Los Angeles 164-49
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cas/jr
Date dictated
7/9/79
DB Cooper-17110
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the f'Bl. It is the ; t. f ity of the F 81 and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your aneury2 LA 164-497
He stated that
and that she has
He also stated that she
D. B. Cooper and
stated that in approximately
California. This business was that of
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He stated that as he recalls right after the skyjacking in question, he thought that the story of the skyjacking would make a highly successful television show. He stated that he
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Cooper
and used the name D.
that as he recalls right after the skyjacking in question, he thought that the story of the skyjacking would make a highly successful television show. He stated that he
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Cooper
and used the name D. B. He stated that he did a lot of research through the newspaper and other media to gather material for this script. He stated that during
D. B. Cooper.
stated that he
He did say that he did reside in the Vancouver, Washington, area for approximately during the latter part of 1974, but denied any involvement whatsoever in the instant skyjacking and stated categorically that he did not perpetrate it nor did he ever use the alias of D. B. Cooper.
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DB Cooper-17111
2 302 (REV. 3-8-77)
(
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
7/10/79
was interviewed in the presence of his attorney, at Denny's Restaurant, Main Street and Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, on July 5, 1979. furnished his occupation as that of
fornia, telephone number home telephone numbers as
Huntington Beach, Cali- He also furnished his and
were advised by SA that the San Diego Office of the FBI had requested that be interviewed concerning the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient
number home telephone numbers as
Huntington Beach, Cali- He also furnished his and
were advised by SA that the San Diego Office of the FBI had requested that be interviewed concerning the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient Airliner in the State of Washington in 1971 by an individual using the name D. B. Cooper. He was advised that the reason for the request for interview was that the Bank of America had received information from a source that had told the source that he was the perpetrator of this skyjacking and that he was about to retrieve the concealed money that he had gained from it.
immediately stated that he knew exactly who this source was and that this source was who is also known as He stated that who presently resides at
and
in Sherman Oaks, California,
probably resides with them and the tele-
phone number is
stated that
characterized
as a
Se 16-1-81-813-4
Investigation on 7/5/79 Huntington Beach, Calif.
File #
Los Angeles-164-497-
SA'S
7/9/79
by
cas/jr
Date dictated
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.
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.
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17112
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1 b6 b7c 1APtrion HOGY SUBJECT:
a
NORJAK
DATE:
7/23/79
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
SUB a
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SUB G 
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles dated 4/25/79, and Seattle letter to Los Angeles dated 6/22/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview with and
the Agent's notes reflecting this interview.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-8135 . .. . SERIALIZED JUL 2/7 1979 FBI -- SEATTLE .OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSAFPMR (41 CFR) 101-1446 5010-112 DB Cooper-17114UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
DATE: 7/23/79
REPLY TO
AT
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
a
NORJAK
TO: .
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles dated 4/25/79, and Seattle letter to Los Angeles dated 6/22/79.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles dated 4/25/79, and Seattle letter to Los Angeles dated 6/22/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview with and b6 the Agent's notes reflecting this interview.
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1 2 - Seattle (Enc. 3) - Los Angeles
cas/jr (3)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-8135
SEAPCHED
SERIALIZED JUL 2 7 1979 FBI - SEATTLE
OK 4 1
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-17115FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/14/72
:
--
SUB 386
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah,
advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F. MC COY 302 in th. Fall semester of 1971. This class was held from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday and Thursday. MC COY had no absences during September or October, 1971. He was absent November 2, 1971, but was excused for the absence; the reason not being shown. He was absent on November 4, 1971, without excuse, He was present on November 9, 1971.
He was absent November 2, 1971, but was excused for the absence; the reason not being shown. He was absent on November 4, 1971, without excuse, He was present on November 9, 1971. On November 11, 1971, no roll was taken, so it is not known whether or not he was present. On November 16, 1971, November 18, 1971, and November 23, 1971, he was present. No school was held on November 25, 1971, as it was Thanksgiving. On December 2, 1971, he was absent. No roll was taken on December 16, 1971, as it was the week during the Christmas vacation. He was absent January 6, 1972, without excuse. The semester ended the last week in January, 1972.
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Interviewed on
4/12/72
at Provo, Utah
Salt Lake City ~~~
16424 -- 0
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File #	DB Cooper-17116
4/13/72 b6
Date dictated -	b7C

by SAFD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
DUB 346
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
DUB 346
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F. MC COY 302 in tl .. Fall semester of 1971. This class was held from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday and Thursday. MC COY had no absences during September or October, 1971. He was absent November 2, 1971, but was excused for the absence; the reason not being shown. He was absent on November 4, 1971, without excuse. He was present on November 9, 1971. On November 11, 1971, no roll was taken, so it is not known whether or not he was present. On November 16, 1971, November 18, 1971, and November 23, 1971, he was present. No school was held on November 25, 1971, as it was Thanksgiving. On December 2, 1971, he was absent. No roll was taken on December 16, 1971, as it was the week during the Christmas vacation. He was absent January 6, 1972, without excuse. The semester ended the last week in January, 1972.
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Salt Lake City -1-64-24 160
Interviewed on
4/12/72
at Provo, Utah
/
ksa

File #	DB
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Salt Lake City -1-64-24 160
Interviewed on
4/12/72
at Provo, Utah
/
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File #	DB Cooper-17117
4/13/72
Date dictated

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
SUB- 386
Chuck Peterson Motors,
400 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah, advised that on April 5, 1972, RICHARD MC COY had his 1969 green Volkswagen, vehicle identification number repaired at the above company. She noted the mileage of the car at the time of this repair to be 61,635. The work order was prepared at 8:10 A.M., on that date, and it was noted that an oil filter pipe needed tightening and that the mechanic should check on an oil leak. The repair order reflected that an oil cap gasket was replaced, that a lever on the idle cam was replaced, and that both brake light switches were replaced, as well as a tune-up. The charge included $16.10 for labor; $1.
The repair order reflected that an oil cap gasket was replaced, that a lever on the idle cam was replaced, and that both brake light switches were replaced, as well as a tune-up. The charge included $16.10 for labor; $1.90 for oil and grease; $12.36 for parts; $1.37 for tacks, making a total of $31.73.
The bill was paid by a Master Charge card ,of MC COY, number 53295 01 46 2886 3 03173, which amount was charged to the Chevron Oil Company inasmuch as Chuck Peterson Motor runs all their charges through Chevron Oil Company. Repairs have also been made by Chuck Peterson Motor on the above- mentioned car on previous occasions.
On November 25, 1970, a muffler was replaced on the car. The mileage at this time was 42,103.
Repairs made on June 23, 1971, for minor repairs were made, and a window crank installed. The mileage at this time was 51,004.
On September 10, 1971, the front wheels were balanced. On this occasion the mileage was noted to be 53,740.
On October 29, 1971, the car heater was repaired, and two hooks for holding seat belts when not in use were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 55,320 on this occasion.
On October 29, 1971, the car heater was repaired, and two hooks for holding seat belts when not in use were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 55,320 on this occasion.
On November 30, 1971, the motor was tuned up, carburetor was repaired, oil leaks and right window defroster were repaired, and the front end was aligned. The mileage was noted to be 57,042.
Salt Lake City !!
Interviewed on
4/13/72
at Provo, Utah
File #
-1-6-4-24 164-36
by SA
/ ksa
Date dictated
4/13/72
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DB Cooper-17110
81.164-81-8137
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Int.'SU 164-24 SU 164-36
On March 13, 1972, the clutch on the car was repaired, the brakes adjusted, the headlights were adjusted, and the windshield wiper blades were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 60,668.
DB Cooper-17119
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›
FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
SUB 386
Chuck Peterson Motors, 400 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah, advised that on April 5, 1972, RICHARD MC COY had his 1969 green Volkswagen, vehicle identification number repaired at the above company. She noted the mileage of the car at the time of this repair to be 61,635.
advised that on April 5, 1972, RICHARD MC COY had his 1969 green Volkswagen, vehicle identification number repaired at the above company. She noted the mileage of the car at the time of this repair to be 61,635. The work order was prepared at 8:10 A.M., on that date, and it was noted that an oil filter pipe needed tightening and that the mechanic should check on an oil leak. The repair order reflected that an oil cap gasket was replaced, that a lever on the idle cam was replaced, and that both brake light switches were replaced, as well as a tune-up. The charge included $16.10 for labor; $1.90 for oil and grease; $12.36 for parts; $1.37 for tacks, making a total of $31.73.
The bill was paid by a Master Charge card of MC COY, number 53295 01 46 2886 3 03173, which amount was charged to the Chevron Oil Company inasmuch as Chuck Peterson Motor runs all their charges through Chevron Oil Company. Repairs have also been made by Chuck Peterson Motor on the above- mentioned car on previous occasions ..
On November 25, 1970, a muffler was replaced on the car. The mileage at this time was 42,103.
Repairs made on June 23, 1971, for minor repairs were made, and a window crank installed.
The mileage at this time was 42,103.
Repairs made on June 23, 1971, for minor repairs were made, and a window crank installed. The mileage at this time was 51,004.
On September 10, 1971, the front wheels were balanced. On this occasion the mileage was noted to be 53,740.
On October 29, 1971, the car heater was repaired, and two hooks for holding seat belts when not in use were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 55,320 on this occasion.
On November 30, 1971, the motor was tuned up, carburetor was repaired, oil leaks and right window defroster were repaired, and the front end was aligned. The mileage was noted to be 57,042.
4/13/72
Interviewed on at Provo, Utah
Salt Lake city 44
File #
1642416436
by SA
. / ksa
Date dictated
4/13/72
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811kal-91-8137FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
SUB 386
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Department, 260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
was employed by that department as from She failed to report for work on She did not have any days off during the above period of employment.
260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
was employed by that department as from She failed to report for work on She did not have any days off during the above period of employment. Her salary was $560.00 per month.
She applied for the above position on Friday, and was interviewed at 8:30 A.M., on that date by During the interview, she told that
b7C she planned to leave Provo, Utah, to go to North Carolina to visit with her husband's family. She said was to follow her to North Carolina on
Sometime after was hired, she told that the above mentioned plans to go to North Carolina had not worked out because of an illness in the family. seems to recall hearing that had gone to North Carolina on a later date.
recalls seeing at about
9:00 A.M., at the above-mentioned welfare office
in Provo. spent most of her time during her employment mentioned-above, at American Fork, Utah, at the Utah State Training School; although she was employee of the County Welfare Department. recalls that
believed to be
which had
given her considerable trouble. would apparently have to have The weak-
indicated that she
ness in was known to for several weeks; the exact number not
would apparently have to have The weak-
indicated that she
ness in was known to for several weeks; the exact number not being recalled, On one occasion, complained to as
she had done considerable typing on one particular day.
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Interviewed on 4/13/72 at Provo, Utah
File # 1-64-24,-84-36
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This lasument contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to
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according to the Welfare Department
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records, was born was reared in Ohio: and graduated from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in
She appeared to be an intelligent, capable employee, and scored 94 percent on her written test when applying for the job. 94 percent is a very high score on that test.
DB Cooper-17123
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
SUB 386
Utah County Welfare b6 Department, 260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
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was employed by that
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
SUB 386
Utah County Welfare b6 Department, 260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
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was employed by that department as from She failed to report for work on She did not have any days off during the above period of employment. . Her salary was $560.00 per month.
She applied for the above position on Friday, and was interviewed at 8:30 A.M., on that date by During the interview, she told that
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Sometime after was hired, she told that the above mentioned plans to go to North Carolina had not worked out because of an illness in the family. seems to recall hearing that had gone to North Carolina on a later date.
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recalls seeing at about in Provo. spent most of her time during her employment mentioned-above, at American Fork, Utah, at the Utah State Training School; although she was employee of the County Welfare Department. recalls that
9:00 A.M.
spent most of her time during her employment mentioned-above, at American Fork, Utah, at the Utah State Training School; although she was employee of the County Welfare Department. recalls that
9:00 A.M., at the above-mentioned welfare office
believed to be
which had
given her considerable trouble. would apparently have to have ness in was known to
indicated that she
The weak- for several weeks; the exact number not being recalled. On one occasion.
complained to as she had done considerable typing on one particular day.
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Interviewed on 4/13/72 at Provo, Utah
File #
764-24-164-36
DB Cooper-17124
by SA
/ ksa
Date dictated
4/14/72
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. 1 1. the property of the FBI and is loaned to
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/21/72
St. George, Utah, was advised of the identity of as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the fact that Special Agent desired to interview him concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Air- lines Flight 305, occurring on November 24, 1971.
Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the fact that Special Agent desired to interview him concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Air- lines Flight 305, occurring on November 24, 1971. Accompanying Special Agent was Chief of Police JOE HUTCHINGS, St. George Police Department.
at the onset of the interview was advised of his rights by Special Agent as contained on the executed warning and waiver form. thereafter provided the following information:
It should be noted that
was extremely sluggish, almost incoherent in some of his answers and would respond differently to the same question numerous times during the interview.
was asked by Special Agent to provide his whereabouts on November 24 and 25, 1971; namely, Wednesday and Thursday of November of 1971. first indicated that he was in Des Moines, Iowa, at his residence, the address of which he could not recall. When informed by Special Agent that investigation indicated he possibly was in Alhambra, California, on Thanksgiving Day of 1971, stated that it
is possible he could have been. later changed this statement that he had been in Des Moines, Iowa, or at Alhambra, California, on November 24 or 25, 1971, to state
later changed this statement that he had been in Des Moines, Iowa, or at Alhambra, California, on November 24 or 25, 1971, to state that he simply could not remember.
indicated throughout the interview that he was willing to answer any and all questions to the extent of his memory.
stated he has been out of work for approx- imately 18 months, following his resignation for the State of Iowa. He indicated that he had been given the ax because of
Interviewed on
4/18/72
at St. George, Utah
File #
SU-16-1-21/07
SE 164-81
n /
/ nsb
Date dictated
4/20/72
by SA
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DB Cooper-17126
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.
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In regard to his limp, which was quite noticeable, indicated he had hurt his ankles in an accident near Des Moines, Iowa, on December 24. 1971. which had been investigated by a of the Des Moines, Iowa, Police Department.
which was quite noticeable, indicated he had hurt his ankles in an accident near Des Moines, Iowa, on December 24. 1971. which had been investigated by a of the Des Moines, Iowa, Police Department. He stated, which he later refuted, he had been driving at that time a 1969 Dodge Polara, a State vehicle, which was involved in the accident. later refuted this to say that this was not the incident which hurt his ankles; however, he had hurt his ankles approximately five to six months ago in Des Moines, Iowa. when he had parachuted from an aircraft polited by Municipal Airport, Mason City, Iowa. stated in regard to his parachuting experience he had parachuted for the military and since leaving the military he had parachuted several times as an amateur with police officer of Cerro Gordo County and police officers of Mason City, Iowa.
In response to several questions by Special Agent exhibited a good knowledge of aircrafts and parachuting techniques to the extent that how you would lower your landing gear and drop full flaps in order to slow an aircraft down to a landing speed and other semi-technical terminology which a person familiar with aircraft and parachuting techniques would
your landing gear and drop full flaps in order to slow an aircraft down to a landing speed and other semi-technical terminology which a person familiar with aircraft and parachuting techniques would use. stated one would be a fool for jumping from an aircraft over 10,000 feet and would be a fool to come out of an aircraft above 170 to 200 miles per hour as he might be caught in the air stream and be dashed against the fuselage of the aircraft ..
indicated he had sold his former residence, Des Moines, Iowa, and had made an undisclosed amount of money from the sale. He further indicated he was divorced; however, he declined to mention his ex-wife's name or whereabouts.
In regard to his hurt ankles, stated he had seen a doctor, name not recalled, at the VA (Veterans Administration) Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, on March 30, 1972, at 9:30 a.m. He provided a slip which verified the place and date as an outpatient.
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stated he definitely had not been involved in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971, and further he had never been to the cities of Portland or Seattle, nor had he been to the states
definitely had not been involved in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971, and further he had never been to the cities of Portland or Seattle, nor had he been to the states of Oregon , or Washington. When asked if he had ever flown in a 727 jet aircraft, he stated that most likely he had as he has flown considerably between Des Moines, Iowa, and Alhambra, California.
stated he owned a
which Alhambra, California.
he stated were in
stated that presently his finances consisted
of approximately Des Moines, Iowa, and
stated he had recently purchased, date not
recalled, a n Las Vegas from an automobile company which he could not recall with a cashier's check in the amount of $1, 800 drawn on the Bank of California. This vehicle was determined by Special Agent to bear Nevada License
Vehicle Identification Number and to be a four-door sedan with black vinyl top and white body.
The following descriptive data was obtained from observation and interview:
Name
Date of Birth Place of Birth Race
Sex Nationality
White Male American
Height Weight
Hair
Eyes
6 feet 160 pounds Black Brown, wears brown clear glasses
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DB Cooper-17128SU
and interview:
Name
Date of Birth Place of Birth Race
Sex Nationality
White Male American
Height Weight
Hair
Eyes
6 feet 160 pounds Black Brown, wears brown clear glasses
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DB Cooper-17128SU 164-24 SE 164-81 :
Characteristic
Remarks Tattoos Scars and Marks Permanent Address
Wearing silver watch with white face and black nylon band
Des Moines, Iowa
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DB Cooper-171291) 202 [R. 7. 11-27 70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/21/72
St. George, Utah, was advised of the identity of as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau. of Investigation and the fact that Special Agent desired
to interview him concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Air- lines Flight 305, occurring on November 24, 1971. Accompanying Special Agent was Chief of Police JOE HUTCHINGS, St. George Police Department.
at the onset of the interview was advised of his rights by Special Agent as contained on the executed warning and waiver form. thereafter provided the following information:
It should be noted that was extremely sluggish, almost incoherent in some of his answers and would respond differently to the same question numerous times during the interview.
thereafter provided the following information:
It should be noted that was extremely sluggish, almost incoherent in some of his answers and would respond differently to the same question numerous times during the interview.
was asked by Special Agent to provide his whereabouts on November 24 and 25. 1971; namely, Wednesday and Thursday of November of 1971. first indicated that he was in Des Moines, Iowa, at his residence, the address of which he could not recall. When informed by Special Agent that investigation indicated he possibly was in Alhambra, California, on Thanksgiving Day of 1971, stated that it
is possible he could have been. later changed this statement that he had been in Des Moines, Iowa, or at Alhambra, California, on November 24 or 25, 1971, to state that he simply could not remember.
indicated throughout the interview that he was willing to answer any and all questions to the extent of his memory.
stated he has been out of work for approx- imately 18 months, following his resignation for the State of Iowa. He indicated that he had been given the ax because of

Interviewed on	4/18/72	St.
He indicated that he had been given the ax because of

Interviewed on	4/18/72	St. George, Utah at	File # SU 164-24/2
M	SE 164-81_ 8139
SA by	/ nsb Date	dictated 4/20/72

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DB Cooper-17130
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.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/6/72
SUB- 396
Northwest Canton, b6 b7C
Ohio, was interviewed in the present of her attorney
Canton, Ohio.
stated that she came to Salt Lake City to testify in the hijacking case of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., and had brought her attorney,
with her because she felt that MC COY might try to lie about her at the trial. stated that she moved into the MC COY residence in January, 1972, and prior to that period had attended
stated that she moved into the MC COY residence in January, 1972, and prior to that period had attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. She stated that she had entered the Fall term at Ricks College, and had only been in the MC COY residence in Provo, Utah, only a couple of times prior to her moving there in January.
She said that on either Tuesday or Wednesday proceeding Thanksgiving Day, 1971, she came to Provo, Utah, and cannot recall at the time if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., were at the residence or if She stated she thinks that MC COY were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and seemed to recall that at the spur of the moment, MC COY decided to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, and they wanted her to go to Las Vegas with them, but stated she did not have any money to spend on gambling. She stated that she cannot recall if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that she can recall that would place him in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving.
if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that she can recall that would place him in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. She stated she seems to recall that MC COY called the residence to check on sometime in the evening of Thanksgiving, and stated that it seems to her that they had Thanksgiving dinner earlier, possibly 12:30 P.M. or 1:00 P.M., and that shortly thereafter MC COY left for Las Vegas. She later pointed out that while they had a Thanksgiving dinner,

6/29/72 Interviewed on	Salt Lake City, Utah al	Salt Lake City 164-21-1400 File #
SE 164-81_
81.40
SA by	$
/ ksa Date dictated	6/30/72

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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-17134
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she cannot recall if this dinner was on Thanksgiving Day
DB Cooper-17134
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she cannot recall if this dinner was on Thanksgiving Day itself, or the following Sunday. She stated that she would like to help to exactly place the whereabouts of MC COY at that period of time, but is just unable to recall definitely.
stated that she does not recall any tie clasps or ties that MC COY had.
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stated that she may have written some letters who lives in Canton, Ohio, and may have described in these letters something about Thanksgiving dinner, and who may have been there. She stated that she will make these letters available to her attorney, and would try to make them available to the FBI.
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DB Cooper-17135
2 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
7/6/72
SUB 356
Northwest Canton.
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DB Cooper-17135
2 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
7/6/72
SUB 356
Northwest Canton.
Ohio, was interviewed in the present of her attorney
Canton, Ohio.
stated that she came to Salt Lake City to testify in the hijacking case of RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., and had brought her attorney,
with her because she felt that MC COY might try to lie about her at the trial.
stated that she moved into the MC COY residence in January, 1972, and prior to that period had attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. She stated that she had entered the Fall term at Ricks College, and had only been in the MC COY residence in Provo, Utah, only a couple of times prior to her moving there in January.
She said that on either Tuesday or Wednesday proceeding Thanksgiving Day, 1971, she came to Provo, Utah, and cannot recall at the time if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., were at the residence or if She stated she thinks that MC COY were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and seemed to recall that at the spur of the moment, MC COY decided to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, and they wanted her to go to Las
if She stated she thinks that MC COY were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and seemed to recall that at the spur of the moment, MC COY decided to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, and they wanted her to go to Las Vegas with them, but
stated she did not have any money to spend on gambling. She stated that she cannot recall if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that she can recall that would place him in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. She stated she seems to recall that MC COY called the residence to check on sometime in the evening of Thanksgiving, and stated that it seems to her that they had Thanksgiving dinner earlier, possibly 12:30 P.M. or 1:00 P.M., and that shortly thereafter MC COY left for Las Vegas. She later pointed out that while they had a Thanksgiving dinner,

Interviewed	6/29/72
on	Salt Lake City, Utah at File	Salt Lake City 764-24-140-
#
SE 164-81 8110
SA by	/ ksa Date dictated	6/30/72

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SE 164-81 8110
SA by	/ ksa Date dictated	6/30/72

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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-17136
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/6/72
SUB- 386
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Canton, Ohio, was interviewed at the offices of the U. S. Attorney, Salt Lake City. was exhibited photographs of a dark blue or black tie, and a tie clasp that appears to have a white round center, approximately the size of a dime.
stated that she recalls that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., had a tie similar to the one depicted in the photograph, and also she recalls that he had a tie clasp similar to the one depicted in the photo- graph. She stated the reason she remembers these two items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that and she recalls that when he visited her home on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in
the reason she remembers these two items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that and she recalls that when he visited her home on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in her mind.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving, 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of MC COY in which he is wearing a tie. She stated that she will make these letters and photographs available to her attorney, who in turn will make them available to the FBI.

Interviewed on 6/29/72	Salt Lake	City, Utah File #	Salt Lake City- 1642144
5	SE 164-81 8141
SA
by	/ ksa	Date dictated	6/30/72

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DB Cooper-17138
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property . 1 the FBI and is loaned to your agency; FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/6/72
SUB 386
Northwest Canton, Ohio, was interviewed at the offices of
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/6/72
SUB 386
Northwest Canton, Ohio, was interviewed at the offices of the U. S. Attorney, Salt Lake City. was exhibited photographs of a dark blue or black tie, and a tie clasp that appears to have a white round center, approximately the size of a dime.
stated that she recalls that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., had a tie similar to the one depicted in the photograph, and also she recalls that he had a tie clasp similar to the one depicted in the photo- graph. She stated the reason she remembers these two items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that
and she recalls that when he visited her home on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in her mind.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving, 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of MC COY in which he is wearing a tie. She stated that she will make these letters and photographs available to her attorney, who in turn will make them available to the FBI.
She stated that she will make these letters and photographs available to her attorney, who in turn will make them available to the FBI.

Interviewed on 6/29/72	Salt Lake
at	City, Utah	File #	Salt Lake City 164-247
SE 164-81
SA
by	/ ksa	Date dictated	6/30/72

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8/15/72
SUB 386
advised that he was a student at Brigham Young University working on his masters degree. He stated he remembers RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. and recalled he was at his residence on Thanks- giving Day, 1971. He stated he met MC COY in a law enforcement class,
He stated MC COY had told him that he had been in Southeast Asia in the military and that he planned to return there after his graduation.
He stated he met MC COY in a law enforcement class,
He stated MC COY had told him that he had been in Southeast Asia in the military and that he planned to return there after his graduation.
He stated MC COY invited him to his home on Thanksgiving, but he did not remember anything that was said by MC COY or any of the other guests, He stated he spent most of his time playing with having arrived at the MC COY residence about 10:00 a.m., and MC COY was there.
Interviewed on
8/11/72
al Provo, Utah
File #
SU164-21-66
SE 164-81_
81.42
by SA
shy
/
nsb
Date dictated
8/14/72
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FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB 386
Date of transcription
8/15/72
advised that he was a student at Brigham Young University working on his masters degree. He stated he remembers RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. and recalled he was at his residence on Thanks- giving Day, 1971. He stated he met MC COY in a law enforcement class,
He stated MC COY had told him that he had been in Southeast Asia in the military and that he
He stated he met MC COY in a law enforcement class,
He stated MC COY had told him that he had been in Southeast Asia in the military and that he planned to return there after his graduation.
He stated MC COY invited him to his home on Thanksgiving, but he did not remember anything that was said by MC COY or any of the other guests. He stated he spent most of his time playing with having arrived at the MC COY residence about 10:00 a.m., and MC COY was there.

Interviewed on 8/11/72	al Provo, Utah	File # SU 164-245 %
SE 164-81 8-12
SA by	/ nsb	8/14/72 Date dictated

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB 386
Date of transcription
8/15/72
advised
telephone for the MC COY family.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB 386
Date of transcription
8/15/72
advised
telephone for the MC COY family. She
stated she could not remember if for them on Thanksgiving Day, 1971. She stated at the time, and she could not remember the exact dates. She stated all of was done in the MC COY home, and it was never
She stated that one day before Thanksgiving, and for
about RICHARD MC COY went to Salt Lake City. She stated she did not know if that is where they went but this is what they told her.
She further advised that she was never around them when they conversed with one another.

8/11/72 Interviewed on	Provo, Utah	SU 164-24 - 154 File #
AqV	SE 164-81- 81-43-
by SA	/ nsb	8/14/72 Date dictated

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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contrate arc cal to be distributed outcida vous acrack
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB 396
Dale of transcription 8/15/72
telephone
advised
for the MC COY family. She
stated she could not remember if Thanksgiving Day, 1971. She stated
for them on
at the time, and she could not remember the exact dates. She stated all of was done in the MC COY home, and it was never
She stated that one day before Thanksgiving, and for
about RICHARD MC COY went to Salt Lake City. She stated she did not know if that is where they went but this is what they told her.
She further advised that she was never around them when they conversed with one another.

8/11/72 Provo, Utah Interviewed on	SU 164-24 +5% File # SE 164-81 8143
Agv
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DB Cooper-17143
' This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB. 386
Date of transcription 8/24/72
furnished the following information: She advised she is
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for the RICHARD MC COY family on Thanksgiving Day of 1971. She stated that on this date and that She was
and remembers that
was picked up by one of the MC COY family at approxi- mately 4:00 PM that day.
stated that the MC COYs called her prior
to their picking up and stated they needed because they were flying to Las Vegas, Nevada with some friends that evening. She stated she did not know the name of the friends and does not know the time they left for Las Vegas, nor does she remember the time they returned; however, it was late in the night when returned home and she would estimate
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Interviewed on
She stated she did not know the name of the friends and does not know the time they left for Las Vegas, nor does she remember the time they returned; however, it was late in the night when returned home and she would estimate
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Interviewed on 8/24/72	at Provo, Utah	File #	911612116

by SA	/ cj Dale dictated	8/24/72

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
DB Cooper-17144
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SUB-316
Date of transcription
8/24/72
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furnished the following information:
She advised she is and remembers that for the RICHARD MC COY family on Thanksgiving Day of 1971. She stated that she was on this date and that was picked up by one of the MC COY family at approxi- mately 4:00 PM that day.
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stated that the MC COYs called her prior
to their picking up and stated they needed because they were flying to Las Vegas, Nevada with some friends that evening.
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stated that the MC COYs called her prior
to their picking up and stated they needed because they were flying to Las Vegas, Nevada with some friends that evening. She stated she did not know the name of the friends and does not know the time they left for Las Vegas, nor does she remember the time they returned; however, it was late in the night when returned home and she would estimate
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Interviewed on 8/24/72	at Provo, Utah	File #	SU-164-24 /64
by SA	44V / cj Dale dictated	8/24/72

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
DB Cooper-17145
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 1/5/73
Fife Rock Products
Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which
was given their payroll number stated that is not doing business any more) on the which consisted of the
worked for the Fife Company : (which
Social Security Number is His residence was
Rock Products
Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which
was given their payroll number stated that is not doing business any more) on the which consisted of the
worked for the Fife Company : (which
Social Security Number is His residence was shown as Manti, Utah, and date and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in 1969 he. began work on or about April 14, 1969. The last checkhe received was for the week ending November 29, 1972, and his total earnings were a little over $5,000.00 for 1969. He also received one check for the week ending March 28, 1970, in the amount of $271.32.
stated that Brigham City, Utah, telephone
, was
the
would have been the one who hired responsibility to
and that he It was
provided an employee's
signed
and the Fife Construction Company, Incorporated, employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single. asked that these items be returned to him and asked for a receipt which was provided to him.
all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single. asked that these items be returned to him and asked for a receipt which was provided to him.
Interviewed on
1/3/73
ot Brigham City, Utah
File #
SU 164-24-189
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Date dictated
1/4/73
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Date of transcription 1/5/73
Fife Rock Products
Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which
was given their payroll number stated that is not doing business any more) on the which consisted of the
worked for the Fife Company . (which
Social Security Number is His residence was shown as Manti, Utah, and date and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in
(which
Social Security Number is His residence was shown as Manti, Utah, and date and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in 1969 he. began work on or about April 14, 1969. The last checkhe received was for the week ending November 29, 1972, and his total earnings were a little over $5,000.00 for 1969. He also received one check for the week ending March 28, 1970, in the amount of $271.32.
stated that Brigham City, Utah, telephone
was
the
would have been the one who hired responsibility to
and that he It was
provided an employee's
and the Fife Construction Company, signed Incorporated, employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single. asked that these items be returned to him and asked for a receipt which was provided to him.
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at Brigham City, Utah
File #
SU 16424-179
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Date dictated
1/4/73
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1/3/73
at Brigham City, Utah
File #
SU 16424-179
102
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Date dictated
1/4/73
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/5/73
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was advised by SA of his rights and that it was desired he be interviewed regarding the hijacking of an aircraft. He signed the waiver of rights form and furnished the following information:
He was employed as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since unemployed.
he has been
advised between 1964 and May 1972 he was
living at
at that address.
His working hours at the were about 8:00 AM to 4:30 or 5:00 PM. His best recollection is that he did not have any days off during the month of November 1971. He did not leave the country of Canada during 1971.
His best recollection is that he did not have any days off during the month of November 1971. He did not leave the country of Canada during 1971. During 1970 he did take a vacation to Yellowstone Park in the United States.
He stated he has no knowledge of any plane being hijacked in November 1971 and he was not involved in any such hijacking at that time or at any time. He resided in and has resided in Canada from
until the present time. He served in the German Air Force from October to December 1941 as in the Signal Corps but was never in a German military plane and he never parachuted from any military or civilian plane. He has never received any training in flying as a pilot or navigator or in any capacity.
stated he was
Interviewed on 3/29/73 al
Provo, Utah
File #
SU 764-24-206
SE 164-81
SA
thu
and
by SA
LJS: cj
Date dictated
4/2/73
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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-17148SU 164-24
He plans to return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in about two weeks.
The following descriptive and background data were obtained through observation andinterview:
Name
Race
White Male
Sex
Home Address
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Age
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
51 9"
Weight
165
Hair
Brown, balding
Eyes
Hazel
Complexion
Medium, ruddy
Characteristics
Father
Mother
(Deceased )
Toronto, Canada None
Children
Sister
Brothers
None
Arrest Record
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2 FD-36Z [REV. 2-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/5/73
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was advised by SA of . his rights and that it was desired he be interviewed regarding the hijacking of an aircraft. He signed the waiver of rights form and furnished the following information:
He was employed as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
He signed the waiver of rights form and furnished the following information:
He was employed as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since
living at
he has been unemployed.
advised between 1964 and May 1972 he was
at that address.
His working hours at the were about 8:00 AM to 4:30 or 5:00 PM. His best recollection is that he did not have any days off during the month of November 1971. He did not leave the country of Canada during 1971. During 1970 he did take a vacation to Yellowstone Park in the United States.
He stated he has no knowledge of any plane being hijacked in November 1971 and he was not involved in any such hijacking at that time or at any time. He resided in and has resided in Canada from
until the present time. He served in the German Air Force from October to December 1941 as in the Signal Corps but was never in a German military plane and he never parachuted from any military or civilian plane. He has never received any training in flying as a pilot or navigator or in any capacity.
stated he was
Interviewed on 3/29/73 al
Provo, Utah
New and
File # SE 164-81.
He has never received any training in flying as a pilot or navigator or in any capacity.
stated he was
Interviewed on 3/29/73 al
Provo, Utah
New and
File # SE 164-81.
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Date dictated
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DB Cooper-17150
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of . FRI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FIX:491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
SAC, SEATTLE( 164-81 TO : For. Salt Lake City (164-24) FROM :
DATE: 7/25/19 RUC File Destruction Programı SUBJECT: NORSAY
(Title)
muell
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Enclosed are 16 items. These items are forwarded your office since:
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Enclosures are described as follows:
11- FD 302'0 5-1 A's.
(@
Enc.
164-81-81-46
cm
DB Cooper-17152FL-491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC.
164-81-81-46
cm
DB Cooper-17152FL-491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC. SONTREL 164-81
DATE:
FROM :
Forte. dortfale City (164-24) File Destruction Program SUBJECT: NORJAN RUC
(Title)
SUB a
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11- FD 3020 5-LA's
@
164-81- 8K16
Enc.
1
DB Cooper-17153
SUL VE 1979UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
8/7/79
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re:
, Lewis
On 7/2/79, County Sheriff's Office, Chehalis, Washington, advised that he has reviewed the records of his agency concerning and could find no information concerning him.
Several attempts have been made to contact Centralia, Washington, with negative
results.
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Centralia, Washington
Will continue attempts.
Several attempts have been made to contact Centralia, Washington, with negative
results.
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Centralia, Washington
Will continue attempts. to interview Centralia,. Washington, regarding her iden- as being the subject of this
tification of investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
MES/tc.s. (2)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
162-81-8147 SEARCHED INDEXED FILED 4 SERIALIZED 4
1
AUGU7 - 1979
TLE
Handled abrandy.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DATE:
8/7/79
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re:
On 7/2/79, Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Chehalis, Washington, advised that › he has reviewed the records of his agency concerning and could find no information concerning him.
Several attempts have been made to contact Centralia, Washington, with negative
results.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Centralia, Washington
Will continue attempts.
Several attempts have been made to contact Centralia, Washington, with negative
results.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Centralia, Washington
Will continue attempts. to interview Centralia, Washington, regarding her iden- as being the subject of this
tification of investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
MES/tcs (2)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-8147
SEARCHED SERIALIZED 4 
INDEXED FILED 4 t
AUG 7 - 1979
PHI ACASTLE
:
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - 1 - -
Date of transcription
July 31, 1979
Northwest
Orient Airlines, Minneapolis International Airport, was shown an airplane decal recovered in the State of Washington. advised that there is a ninety-nine per cent chance that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by D. D. Cooper. noted that the decals placed on the aircraft are bright red in lettering and that the one recovered in Washington and displayed to him appears to be more maroon.
noted that the decals placed on the aircraft are bright red in lettering and that the one recovered in Washington and displayed to him appears to be more maroon.
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Minneapolis-
Interviewed on
7/19/79
at St. Paul, Minnesota
File #
164-73
by SA
JDH: kae
Date dictated
7/25/79
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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-17156FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - 1 - -
Date of transcription
July 31, 1979
Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis International Airport, was shown an airplane decal recovered in the State of Washington. advised that there is a ninety-nine per cent chance that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by D. D. Cooper. noted that the decals placed on the aircraft are bright red in lettering and that the one recovered in Washington and displayed to him appears to be more maroon.
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Minneapolis
Interviewed on
7/19/79
of St.
on the aircraft are bright red in lettering and that the one recovered in Washington and displayed to him appears to be more maroon.
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Minneapolis
Interviewed on
7/19/79
of St. Paul, Minnesota
File #
164-73
by SA
JDH: kae
Date dictated
7/25/79
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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-17157DATE:
8/3/79
REPLY TO
ATTNO
ASAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
SUB a, SUB-G, DUR P, SUB G
Reference Seattle letter to Minneapolis dated
5/23/79.
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of Northwest Orient Airlines and an airplane decal which was enclosed in referenced letter for Minneapolis.
On 7/19/79, advised that the probability that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by COOPER is about ninety-nine per cent. He noted that there is a slight difference in the color of the lettering of the decals placed on the aircraft and that recovered.
He noted that there is a slight difference in the color of the lettering of the decals placed on the aircraft and that recovered. This, of course, could be accounted for by the weather conditions. The second thing noted by is that the decal does not appear to be as worn as one would think after having been located in the out state area for the past eight years. He thought that a decal in this condition would have been handled by preditors more than it appears. suggested that perhaps the Bureau could contact the manufacturer of the decal in order to determine if the decal could withstand the weathering conditions and still be in this condition.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle (Encs.'
1 - Minneapolis JDH : kae (3)
164-81-8149
SERIALIZED SEARCHED 44 UNDEYED FILED AUG 8 1979 FBI -SZATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV.26)
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-17158
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC) NORJAK 00: SEATTLE SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Reference Seattle letter to Minneapolis dated 5/23/79.
6 5010-112 DB Cooper-17158
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC) NORJAK 00: SEATTLE SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Reference Seattle letter to Minneapolis dated 5/23/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and_two copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with of Northwest Orient Airlines and an airplane decal which was enclosed in referenced letter for Minneapolis.
On 7/19/79, advised that the probability that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by COOPER is about ninety-nine per cent. He noted that there is a slight difference in the color of the lettering of the decals placed on the aircraft and that recovered. This, of course, could be accounted for by the weather conditions. The second thing noted by is that the decal does not appear to be as worn as one would think after having been located in the out state area for the past eight years. He thought that a decal in this condition would have been handled by preditors more than it appears. suggested that perhaps the Bureau could contact the manufacturer of the decal in order to determine if the decal could withstand the weathering conditions and still be in this condition.
suggested that perhaps the Bureau could contact the manufacturer of the decal in order to determine if the decal could withstand the weathering conditions and still be in this condition.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SERIALEN FELLO AUG 18 1979
DB Cooper-17159FD-02.(REV>11-27-70) .
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
5/9/79
(Protect Identity),
Indiana,
home telephone number the presence of her attorney,
was interviewed in
Indiana.
stated that during
Indiana, she became acquainted with a at that time was
(Last Name Unknown ), During the stated that
and went to
could
not remember the street address that lived on but it was in the Indiana area. seemed to exhibit quite a lot of money and it was not unusual for him During August of 1972, and there who allegedly time.
advised that he expected there at some future
at the time and
states that because of the
in
and also in view of the fact that he had a of his home of the
California, Washington and Oregon, and the fact that he very closely resembles the artist's conception of D.
that because of the
in
and also in view of the fact that he had a of his home of the
California, Washington and Oregon, and the fact that he very closely resembles the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER, she felt that he possibly might be the hijacker of the Northwest Orient flight over Washington and Oregon in November, 1971.
%
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Interviewed on
at
Indiana
File #
IP 164 177
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Date dictated
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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-17160
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just recently made inquiry through long distance telephone directory in to attempt to determine if is still there and was able to determine that at John Marshall School
in is currently at the Brown Middle School and can be reached there through telephone number There are listed in the telephone
directory. one at
telephone number
telephone and at did
not know which of these two may be the that she knew and described above, however the one that she does know is currently
one at
telephone number
telephone and at did
not know which of these two may be the that she knew and described above, however the one that she does know is currently at Brown Middle School. She further described as having been
was an outdoor type active in parachuting, had a pilot's license. and was very athletic and took long bicycle trips. assumes that because he was that he would be knowledgeable and able to make a bomb. called
a gentlemanly type individual who was also very active in Sunday School where he went to church.
The following is a description of as obtained from observation and interview:
Maiden Name
Race
White
Sex
Female
Age .
Date and Place of Birth
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Arrests
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described herself as
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DB Cooper-17162
3FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription, 8/8/79
Indiana, after being advised of the identities of as Special Agents of the FBI, furnished the following information:
advised that he is presently at Adams High School.
1
Date of transcription, 8/8/79
Indiana, after being advised of the identities of as Special Agents of the FBI, furnished the following information:
advised that he is presently at Adams High School. Indiana. advised that he
at Marshall School,
Indiana, in the Fall of 1971.
also advised that he is a pilot, but has never parachuted in his life.
advised that he did at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, finishing up his
furnished the following physical
description of himself:
Name Address
Indiana
Date of Birth
Height 185
519"
Weight
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Hazel
Scars/Marks/Tattoos None
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8/6/79
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DB Cooper-17163FD-36 (Rev! 7-27-76)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL :
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine EFTO CLEAR
Date
8/10/79

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (164-177) (RUC)

NORJAK (A) Bufile 164-2111
SUB J
00: SE
SUB a
Re SE airtel to IP, dated 4/20/79. Enclosed for Seattle are the following:
(1) Original and two copies of FD-302's reflecting interviews of ..
and (2) Interview notes of interviews with and
Investigation at Indianapolis and Indiana, concluded. by observation, comparison to the composite and physical description, does not resemble the subject known as B. D. COOPER.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 8) 10-1 1 - Indianapolis MF/mjk (3)
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11/	NOTED 1
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-SEATTLE
Per
SERIALIZED:¥	FILED
AUG
FBI	_ 7 1979
-SEATTLE
Per

Approved: HEP/PPQ
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
GPO : 1977 O - 225-539 DB Cooper-17164
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TO :	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC,	INDIANAPOLIS (164-177) (RUC)

NORJAK (A) Bufile 164-2111
00: SE
Re SE airtel to IP, dated 4/20/79. Enclosed for Seattle are the following:
(1) Original and two copies of FD-302's reflecting interviews of and
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Investigation at Indianapolis and Indiana, concluded. by observation, comparison to the composite and physical description, does not resemble the subject known as B. D. COOPER.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 8) 1 - Indianapolis
MF/mjk (3)
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DB Cooper-17165 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC,
17 1979
DB Cooper-17165 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
8/22/79
FROM
: SC CAROLYN FRANKHOUSER
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUB J SUB X ?
phone
On 8/22/79 telephonically advised that an individual purchased some car insurance from him and that he was a "dead ringer" for D. B. COOPER. advised this individual is Bothell, phone
The car he is insuring is a Serial
is a
He
paid with a $100 bill bearing serial number K05159380A, 1969 series, Washington, D.C.
stated he formerly was a at McQuire AFB and hoped this information might be of some assistance.
CF/cf (2)
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SC CAROLYN FRANKHOUSER
NORJAK
On 8/22/79 telephonically advised that an individual purchased some car insurance from him and that he was a "dead ringer" for D. B. COOPER. advised this individual is . Bothell, phone
phone
The car he is insuring is a Serial
is a
He
paid with a $100 bill bearing serial
Bothell, phone
phone
The car he is insuring is a Serial
is a
He
paid with a $100 bill bearing serial number K05159380A, 1969 series, Washington, D.C.
stated he formerly was a at McQuire AFB and hoped this information might be of some assistance.
CF/cf (2)
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DB Cooper-17167 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DATE:
8/30/79
Fox FROM : SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC) 
1
SUBJECT: NORJAK (00: Seattle)
On 8/24/79, California, telephone was contacted at her residence relative to an earlier call to the San Diego Office in which claimed to have possible information regarding captioned matter.
She advised that who resides in
9
Washington, had , which he had Washington. She further identified
as being employed with and , Tacoma, Washington.
claimed that to the captioned hijacking. refused to furnish the identity of stating that › had been developed during the investigation and stating that to divulge the
would not mean anything".
refused to furnish the identity of stating that › had been developed during the investigation and stating that to divulge the
would not mean anything".
She further advised that the hijacker, using the name D. B. COOPER, was actually a
that
(LNU), who is the
Tacoma-Seattle area who is supposed to be a who committed his first and
last crime, that being captioned skyjacking.
(LNU) is
also supposed to be According to
the skyjacker had bailed out of the aircraft the area that they thought he
would have bailed out,
According to
the skyjacker had
bailed out of the aircraft
The
skyjacker
refused to furnish any additional information and during the course of the interview exhibited strange
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behavior and made statements that did not appear to be entirely rational.
Additionally, she claimed to have furnished the above information to the Seattle Office telephonically during the previous week,
Additionally, she claimed to have furnished the above information to the Seattle Office telephonically during the previous week, speaking to some "female agent".
The above information is furnished for the informa- tion of Seattle, and leads emanating from the foregoing information are being left to the discretion of office of origin.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE:
8/30/79
FROM :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
SUB J.
On 8/24/79, California, telephone was contacted at her residence relative to an earlier call to the San Diego Office in which claimed to have possible information regarding captioned matter.
She advised that who resides in
Washington, had
which he had Washington. She further identified
as being employed with and Tacoma, Washington.
claimed that to the captioned hijacking. refused to furnish the identity of ,
stating that had been developed during the investigation and stating that to divulge the would not mean anything".
refused to furnish the identity of ,
stating that had been developed during the investigation and stating that to divulge the would not mean anything".
She further advised that that the hijacker, using the name D. B. COOPER, was actually a (LNU), who is the
Tacoma-Seattle area who is supposed to be a who committed his first and
last crime, that being captioned skyjacking. (LNU ) is
also supposed to be According to
the skyjacker had bailed out of the aircraft the area that they thought he
would have bailed out,
According to bailed out of the aircraft
the skyjacker had
The
skyjacker
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-8087) (P)
DATE:
9/6/79
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
RE:
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After several attempts, Centralia, Washington, telephone
was con-
tacted on 7/17/79 and she advised that she was contacted by the Sheriff's Office in Lewis County concerning She told them that she suspected to be
involved in an airplane hijacking over Washington State approximately seven years ago. She explained that after the publicity concerning the hijacking appeared in the news media, she received a telephone call from He called
her from a pay phone in Seattle and told her that he had hijacked the airplane. He said the newspaper accounts were wrong as he never did parachute out of the aircraft, but merely threw out the parachute. He said he stayed on the plane until it landed and then exited the aircraft with the money. stated that whose
last name was
advised that she does not think
would
lie to her because when he was
advised
stated that whose
last name was
advised that she does not think
would
lie to her because when he was
advised that she spoke to an FBI Agent (name unrecalled) after the hijacking concerning
stated that she last saw years ago and she understands he is living somewhere in Southern California.
described
as follows :
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Sex
White Male
Age
years
Height
6 '
Weight
160-165 lbs.
Build
Thin
Hair Eyes
Brown
Gray
Unusual Charac- teristics
She described him as nice- looking. She also stated that he does not smoke cigarettes.
The information as provided by
does not appear to match the events of this case. It seems that the data given by is erroneous as the hi- jacker actually jumped from the aircraft.
The information as provided by
does not appear to match the events of this case. It seems that the data given by is erroneous as the hi- jacker actually jumped from the aircraft. Apparently, did, in fact, lie to her, although she does not believe this. Also, she advises that does not smoke and the UNSUB in this case was known to be a smoker.
Unless it is felt otherwise, it is suggested that no further action be taken in this matter as it appears was merely telling a tale to an elderly lady who believes he would not lie to her.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-8087) (P)
DATE:
9/6/79
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
RE:
After several attempts, Centralia, Washington, telephone was con- tacted on 7/17/79 and she advised that she was contacted by the Sheriff's Office in Lewis County concerning She told them that she suspected to be involved in an airplane hijacking over Washington State approximately seven years ago.
Centralia, Washington, telephone was con- tacted on 7/17/79 and she advised that she was contacted by the Sheriff's Office in Lewis County concerning She told them that she suspected to be involved in an airplane hijacking over Washington State approximately seven years ago. She explained that after the publicity concerning the hijacking appeared in the news media, she received a telephone call from
He called her from a pay phone in Seattle and told her that he had hijacked the airplane. He said the newspaper accounts were wrong as he never did parachute out of the aircraft, but merely threw out the parachute. He said he stayed on the plane until it landed and then exited the aircraft with the money. stated that whose
last name was
advised that she does not think
would
lie to her because when he was
advised that she spoke to an FBI Agent (name unrecalled) after the hijacking concerning
stated that she last saw years ago and she understands he is living somewhere in Southern California.
about seven
described as follows :
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PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile 
Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
10/2/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
worker
FROM :
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (#10)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re Telcall from to FBI, San Fran- cisco, dated September 28, 1979. 1 J
On September 28, 1979, Saratoga, California, telephone number
telephonically contacted this office and advised of the following information.
During the week of September 21 - 26, 1979, were deer hunting in the area
of the Trinity - Siskiyou Mountain Line, located in Northern California, and discovered a brown military parachute amidst rugged terrain.
During the week of September 21 - 26, 1979, were deer hunting in the area
of the Trinity - Siskiyou Mountain Line, located in Northern California, and discovered a brown military parachute amidst rugged terrain. questioned if the parachute might possibly have been one used by D.B.COOPER. advised that he cut a small portion from the parachute which presently is in his possesion. stated he is employed by ESL Inc., 495 Java Drive, Sunnyvale, California, business telephone number (408) 734-2244, ext. and can be contacted at his office or at his residence after 5 p.m., should additional information be needed.
Leads are being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (#10)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Re Telcall from to FBI, San Fran- cisco, dated September 28, 1979.
On September 28, 1979, Saratoga, California, telephone number , telephonically contacted this office and advised of the following information.
On September 28, 1979, Saratoga, California, telephone number , telephonically contacted this office and advised of the following information.
During the week of September 21 - 26, 1979, were deer hunting in the area
of the Trinity - Siskiyou Mountain Line, located in Northern California, and discovered a brown military parachute amidst rugged terrain. questioned if the parachute might possibly have been one used by D.B. COOPER. advised that he cut a small portion from the parachute which presently is in his possesion. stated he is employed by ESL Inc., 495 Java Drive, Sunnyvale, California, business telephone number (40S) 734-2244, ext. and can be contacted at his office or at his residence after 5 p.m., should additional information be needed.
Leads are being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin.
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