SEARCH OF THE REVISED DROP AREA WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MONDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, THE NEXT DATE ON WHICH THE HELICOPTER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE. IT IS PLANNED THAT THE ENTIRE AREA WILL BE EXTENSIVELY SEARCHED BY HELICOPTER AFTER WHICH A GROUND SEARCH WILL BE INSTITUTED. ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS CONTINUE TO BE INVESTIGATED. (P)
CEF/rse
Ree (2)
164-81-1899
Approved:
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NA-9:38
Sent
MP-9:51 PM
Per
OCA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135 DB Cooper-5838NRØ1Ø SE PLAIN 9:51 PM NITEL 1/14/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
1P DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
SEARCH OF THE REVISED DROP AREA WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MONDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, THE NEXT DATE ON WHICH THE HELI- COPTER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE. IT IS PLANNED THAT THE ENTIRE AREA WILL BE EXTENSIVELY SEARCHED BY HELICOPTER AFTER WHICH A GROUND SEARCH WILL BE INSTITUTED. ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS CONTINUE TO BE INVESTIGATED. - P- END FBI MP CMH CLR PFOOHRWDVKL
DB Cooper-5839 164-81-1899ENRØ1Ø SE PLAIN 9:38 PM NITEL 1/14/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
- P- END FBI MP CMH CLR PFOOHRWDVKL
DB Cooper-5839 164-81-1899ENRØ1Ø SE PLAIN 9:38 PM NITEL 1/14/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1,P
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
SEARCH OF THE REVISED DROP AREA WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MONDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, THE NEXT DATE ON WHICH THE HELI- COPTER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THAT PURPOSE. IT IS PLANNED THAT THE ENTIRE AREA WILL BE EXTENSIVELY SEARCHED BY HELICOPTER AFTER WHICH A GROUND SEARCH WILL BE INSTITUTED. ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS CONTINUE TO BE INVESTIGATED. - P- END WDC HOLD ( RDR )
DB Cooper-5840
164-81-1899NR 003. PD PLAIN 4:04 PM URGENT 1-14-72 GEO TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 PAGE
Sub 5
NORJAK. SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
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ENDNRØ 43: RECD TWO VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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9/2
DB Cooper-5841

NRØØ6	MI PLAIN
10:50

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PM NITEL 1/14/72 PMM
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
CHICAGO (164-297)
SEATTLE (164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
MILWAUKEE (164-37) P 3P
Elim
NORJAK.
104 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
9/2
DB Cooper-5841

NRØØ6	MI PLAIN
10:50

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PM NITEL 1/14/72 PMM
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
CHICAGO (164-297)
SEATTLE (164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
MILWAUKEE (164-37) P 3P
Elim
NORJAK.
RE CHICAGO NITEL TO BUREAU, JANUARY TWELVE, LAST.
WHITE MALE, DOB
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WAS INTERVIEWED JANUARY
THIRTEEN, LAST AT
OSHKOSH, WIS., WHERE
HE IS
AND ADVISED HE WAS
AT UNIVERSITY OF WIS. DASH OSHKOSH (UW-O), RESIDING AT
UNTIL NOVEMBER
TWENTY FOUR, LAST WHEN HE PACKED HIS BELONGINGS INTENDING
TO PHOENIX, ARIZ.
UPON LEAVING DORMITORY, SEVERAL STUDENTS ASKED WHERE HE WAS GOING,' AND HE RESPONDED TO HE HAS OBTAINED
AS
ADVISED HE MENTIONED
END PAGE ONE
AND .HE 164-81-1901
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DB Cooper-5842
Ms----
PAGE TWO
MI (164-37)
HAD NO INTENTION OF OBTAINING AFTER LEAVING
UW-0, TOOK TAXI TO
OSHKOSH, WIS., WITH INTENTION OF FLYING TO NEB. AIRLINES
b6 REFUSED TO ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECK, AND HE TOOK
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TAXI TO OSHKOSH, WIS. REGISTERED INTO
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, AND REMAINED UNTIL NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, LAST WHEN HE LEFT OWING LARGE BILL.
REGISTERED INTO
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, AND REMAINED UNTIL NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, LAST WHEN HE LEFT OWING LARGE BILL. WHILE AT THE ADVISED HE DID NOT LEAVE OSHKOSH. IS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET, EIGHT AND ONE HALF, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, FAIR COMPLEXION, BUILD STOCKY, WITH
INVESTIGATION 'AT
REFLECTS
ON NOVEMBER SEVENTEEN LAST FOR
PHOENIX, ARIZ., USING RETURNED OSHKOSH, NOVEMBER TWENTY TWO, LAST AND PURCHASED ROUND TRIP TICKET TO OMAHA, NEB., LEAVING OSHKOSH, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST. ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-5843 PAGE THREE
Mİ (164-37)
THE AIRLINES REFUSED TO HONOR TICKET BECAUSE PERSONAL CHECK RETURNED MARKED ACCOUNT CLOSED. LEFT TERMINAL AND RETURNED NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN, LAST IN A SECOND ATTEMPT TO FLY TO NEB. AIRLINES AGAIN REFUSED TO HONOR PERSONAL CHECK.
INVESTIGATION REFLECTED WAS REGISTERED NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, LAST CASHING PERSONAL CHECKS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE, AND NOVEMBER TWENTY SIX, LAST, ALL IN AMOUNT
SINCE WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, LAST HAVE BEEN
REFLECTED WAS REGISTERED NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, LAST CASHING PERSONAL CHECKS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE, AND NOVEMBER TWENTY SIX, LAST, ALL IN AMOUNT
SINCE WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, LAST HAVE BEEN VERIFIED IN OSHKOSH, WIS., NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION ANTICIPATED REGARDING
FD THREE ZERO TWO AND INSERTS WILL BE FORWARDED TO SEATTLE DIV. WITH CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF END
DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-5844 NR 005 PD PLAIN
6:35 PM URGENT 1-14-72 RMB
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
SEATTLE (164-81)
3
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) [P
NORJAK
REGARDING SUSPECT:
ON JANUARY THIRTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, EMPLOYED AT
OREGON, STATED THERE
IS NO SUCH PERSON AS
AND
SHE +
WHO IS PRESENTLY EMPLOYED BY
PORTLAND, OREGON.
HAS NOT SEEN SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND IS
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NOT IN CONTACT WITH HIM IN ANYWAY. XPRESENT AT
INTERVIEW), HAS NOT HAD ANY CONTACT WITH SINCE LAST SUMMER. ADVISED NEITHER SHE NOR HAVE ANY IDEA AS TO b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE
FARRELL ADV. (DLA)
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DB Cooper-5845
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(DLA)
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SEARCHED. INDEXES1 SERIALIZO MB FILED 12 JAN 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-5845
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b6 b7cPD. 164-41 PAGE TWO
WHEREABOUTS ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. SHE- DOES NOT EXPECT ANY CONTACT WITH HIM IN THE FUTURE. SHE DOES NOT KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT KNOW HIS WHEREABOUTS.
RECEIVED. DIVORCE FROM
WORKS AT IN CORVALLIS, AND HAS NEVER PARTICIPATED IN PARACHUTING OR SKYDIVING.
DID PARTICIPATE IN PARACHUTING AT ONE TIME, BUT SHE DOES NOT KNOW IF HE CONTINUES TO DO SO.
ON JANUARY FOURTEEN, SEVENTYTWO,
STATED SHE INSTRUCTED
SHE IS
IS ACQUAINTED WITH
KNOWS OF 'HIS
REPUTATION AS
INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, SHE HAS VIRTUALLY
NO CONTACT WITH
HAS BEEN VACATIONING FOR TWO MONTHS IN NORTH MICHIGAN.
SHE HAS NO INFORMATION REGARDING WHEREABOUTS OM OR ABOUT NOVEMBER. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. SHE DOES NOT KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION. END PAGE TWO
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PAGE THREE
SHE DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY CONTACT WHATSOEVER WITH IN FUTURE, BUT SHE.
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-5846PD 164-41
PAGE THREE
SHE DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY CONTACT WHATSOEVER WITH IN FUTURE, BUT SHE. WILL CONTACT FBI IF SHE HEARS ANYTHING. ON DISPLAY OF COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT, INDICATED SHE ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT THINK UNKNOWN SUBJECT RESEMBLES
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PENDING.
AM WFO.
END
DCA
FBI SEATTLE HOLD
DB Cooper-5847OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 1/14/72
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SA called from Miami. He said that an individual by the name of 1
Tacoma, Washington, had checked into the Fontinbleu with $40,000 in cash. He told various real estate people he wanted to buy real estate in Miami and is currently lookingrfor some.
He is described as:

Race: -	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	47-50
Height:	5'9"
Weight:	150 1bs.
Eyes :	Blue
Hair:	Brown
Telephone No.
He is described as:

Race: -	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	47-50
Height:	5'9"
Weight:	150 1bs.
Eyes :	Blue
Hair:	Brown
Telephone No. :

said it was his thought may be he was our hijacker.
I told him he did not necessarily fit the description but to check the serial numbers on the $20,00 bills against the list which he should have. He said he would do this.
He suggested that even though he does not fit the description, we should determine through available sources in Tacoma, just who he is and how he happens to have $40,000 in cash.
PRB:k1b (2)
Rel
Lead
164-81-1903 SEARCHED ___ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MILK FILED JANO! - 272 0 FBL-SEATTLE TEME b6 b7C
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5848
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5848
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
individual by the name of SA called from Miami. He said that an
, Tacoma, Washington, had checked into the Fontinbleu with $40,000 in cash. He told various real estate people he wanted to buy real estate in Miami and is currently looking for some.
He is described as:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	47-50
Height:	5'9"
Weight:	150 1bs.
Eyes :	Blue
Hair:	Brown
Telephone No. :

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said it was his thought may be he was our
I told him he did not necessarily fit the description but to check the serial numbers on the $20.00 bills against the list which he should have. He said he would do this.
He suggested that even though he does not fit the description, we should determine through available sources in Tacoma, just who he is
He suggested that even though he does not fit the description, we should determine through available sources in Tacoma, just who he is and how he happens to have in cash.
PRB : klb (2)
164-81-1903 SEARCHED _____ INDEXED SERILIAD MX FILED 0
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DB Cooper-5849OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
DATE:
1/14/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Elim
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On 1/5/72, Washington, advised a review of her records reflected that Vancouver, was at work on November 24, 1971, for the entire day and that he was working at the 3 - Seattle NDS/rse
(3)
Roe
164-81-1904 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIA COMP ELLED my JAN 94 1972 FRI. SEATTLE
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5850SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)) 1/14/72
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SA
NORJAK
RE:
On 1/5/72, Vancouver, Washington, advised a review of her records reflected that was at work on November 24, 1971, for the entire day and that he was working at the
164-81-1904

SEARCHED .
Vancouver, Washington, advised a review of her records reflected that was at work on November 24, 1971, for the entire day and that he was working at the
164-81-1904

SEARCHED ..... ...	. ,INDEXED
SERIALIZED .......	. .. FILED
JAN	14 1972
FBI= SEATTLE DA

 3 - Seattle NDS/rse (3)
DB Cooper-5851January 14, 1972
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
For the Bureau's information, on January 6, 1972,
Airlines in Minneapolis, Minnesota, accompanied by Northwest b6 b7C
Northwest Airlines;
Northwest Airlines; and
with permission of of Northwest Airlines, flew the same Boeing 727 aircraft that was hijacked from Minneapolis to Seattle so that an experiment could be held endeavoring to simulate the exact flight conditions in order that it could be determined if the airplane reacted in the same way and in that manner when the weight equivalent to the estimated weight of the hijacker was ejected from the airplane via the back stairs.
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Under directions, the last three rows of seats were removed from the aircraft and special
equivalent to the estimated weight of the hijacker was ejected from the airplane via the back stairs.
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Under directions, the last three rows of seats were removed from the aircraft and special measuring devices were attached to the rear end of the cabin so that it could be determined exactly what happened in the aircraft when the weight was dislodged. Through the assistance of members of the U. S. Air Force, three sleds were made on which were placed sand bag weights, bringing the total weight to approximately 235 pounds, that being the estimated weight of the hijacker, the parachute, and the money.
On the morning of January 6, 1972, the Air Force provided a tracking plane with sophisticated photographic equipment on it, which first swept the surface to insure that there were no surface crafts in the vicinity, and at that point the 727 ascended to approximately 7,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean west of Hoquiam, Washington.
2 - Bureau 2)- Seattle JEM/qjw (4)
W VSoaYUFet Serialize .: Indexed
DB Cooper-5852
164-81-1905SE 164-81
put
the aircraft in the same flight configuration as the hijacker had directed, at which time Air Force personnel allowed the weighted sled to fall
: Indexed
DB Cooper-5852
164-81-1905SE 164-81
put
the aircraft in the same flight configuration as the hijacker had directed, at which time Air Force personnel allowed the weighted sled to fall from the end of the stairs. The reaction in the airplane was instantaneous and was described by as being the same reaction that they had in the airplane when they believed the hijacker jumped.
As a result, has now taken this information, together with some refined data given to him by the Air Force, and has identified an area near Highland, Washington, where it is believed the hijacker jumped.
The employees of Northwest not only spent considerable time on this project, but had to arrange for the airplane to be taken from the flight Ifne for a day and one-half so it could be accomplished. The representatives of Northwest, particularly have been extremely helpful during this entire investigation and in view of this extended effort on their part, it is suggested that the Bureau may desire to address a letter to Northwest
Airlines, expressing the Bureau's appreciation.
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DB Cooper-5853
- 2 -January 14, 1972
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
For
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DB Cooper-5853
- 2 -January 14, 1972
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
For the Bureau's information, on January 6, 1972,
Airlines in Minneapolis, Minnesota, accompanied by Northwest b6 b7C
Northwest Airlines,
Northwest Airlines: and
With permission of
Of Northwest Airlines, flew the same Boeing 727 aircraft that was hijacked from Minneapolis to Seattle so that an experiment could be held endeavoring to simulate the exact flight conditions in order that it could be determined if the airplane reacted in the same way and in that manner when the weight equivalent to the estimated weight of the hijacker was ejected from the airplane via the back stairs.
Under directions, the last three rows of seats were removed from the aircraft and special measuring devices were attached to the rear end of the cabin so that it could be determined exactly what happened in the aircraft when the weight was dislodged. Through the assistance of members of the U. S. Air Force, three sleds were made on which were placed sand bag weights, bringing the total weight to approximately 235
Air Force, three sleds were made on which were placed sand bag weights, bringing the total weight to approximately 235 pounds, that being the estimated weight of the hijacker, the parachute, and the money.
On the morning of January 6, 1972, the Air Force 'provided a tracking plane with sophisticated photographic equipment on it, which first swept the surface to insure that there were no surface crafts in the vicinity, and at that point the 727 ascended to approximately 7,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean west of Hoquiam, Washington.
2 - Bureau - Seattle JEM/CjW (4)
164-81-1905 DB Cooper-5854
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1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 January 14, 1972
Brig. General Commander 62nd Military Air Life Command McChord Air Force Base, Washington 98438
Dear General
I wanted to drop' you a note and express our sincere thanks for the tremendous assistance rendered by officers of your command to the FBI in the investiga- tion of the Northwest Airlines hijacking.
C
The services of
along with the crew of the photographic plane, were splendid in every respect, and at the same time certainly were a
C
The services of
along with the crew of the photographic plane, were splendid in every respect, and at the same time certainly were a credit to the Air Force.
The knowledge of their jobs and the manner of their performance were a credit to you and the splendid Force you direct. We are most appreciative of their assistance.
Sincerely yours,
a
J. E. NILNES Special Agent in Charge
JBilseon (2)
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Serialized 0
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Tiled my 0
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DB Cooper-5855 164-81-1906SL-17 (Rev. 4-17-70) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-100 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEM. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATE'S GOVERNMENT Memorandum
HANDLAS AS AIRTEL
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1-12-72
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SAC. ST. LOUIS ( 164-63
> (80000 (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: Suspect
Reference:
San Diego teletype, 1-6-72, and Phoenix teletype, 1-7-72.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the 0000050 (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC. St. Louis, Mo., and
reviewed on 1-12-72,
by SC Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting pertinent information.
, and
reviewed on 1-12-72,
by SC Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting pertinent information. Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriction stamped thereon, are copies of self- explanatory documents from NPRC files. Personnel, NPRC (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, Veterans Administration Record Processing Center, SLMO, advised on no record on subject or
could be located on basis of information furnished. In event ad- ditional identifying or descriptive data becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC (civilian or military) records should be submitted. Data needed includes: date and place of birth, name utilized in employment or military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or employment, department employing individual, specific organization to which assigned with date of assignment, and Social Security number. File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed promptly when located.
File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed promptly when located. File was not located at (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC. SLMO, and should be located at
Lead: Office record located your division. Handle review. For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
Remarks:
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
164-81-1908
2 - Seattle (phet - 2) (AM) 2 - Phoenix (16/-100) (Enc. - 2) (AM) 1 - St. Louis WJE (5)
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED ML FILED.
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FBI - SEATTLE
z 215
HANDEN BYTA AIRTEL
DB Cooper-5875
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The following investigation was conducted at Honolulu on January 10, 1972:
residence
was contacted at his Hawaii bv
SA CHARLES J. MELONE and SA THEODORE F. BRUHL. advised after telephonically checking work schedule records maintained by his office that he was off duty from 12:00 midnight the evening of November 23, 1971 to 4:00 p.m., November 26.
advised after telephonically checking work schedule records maintained by his office that he was off duty from 12:00 midnight the evening of November 23, 1971 to 4:00 p.m., November 26. 1971. advised that he is employed as
Hawaii.
who was available during the interview entered the discussion and after conferring with recalled that on the night before Thanksgiving they had entertained the following persons at their home during the early evening hours of November 24, 1971:
is the
and
employed at
Located near the
is described as
A third person present that evening was who was boarding in his home at the time and employed
164-81 1909
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DB Cooper-5876. ..
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at the has since returned to the mainland and her forwarding address is in care of San Diego, California.
said he could not recall any other specific activity on his part on November 24, 1971.
advised that he has lived in Hawaii for about seven years and last visited on the mainland in May of 1970. He said that prior to coming to Hawaii he had belonged to a sky diving club in the San Diego, California area.
He said that prior to coming to Hawaii he had belonged to a sky diving club in the San Diego, California area. however, he has not continued this activity in Hawaii. volunteered a photograph of himself and made available approximately seven candid-type pictures from which a choice was made. Copies of this photograph will be maintained by Honolulu.
The following description was obtained at the time of interview:
Name :
Date of Birth:
Height :
5 8"
Weight :
140 pounds
Build:
Thin
Complexion:
Fair
Eyes:
Blue
Hair:
Light brown - balding over temples
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Residence:
Employment :
Marital Status:
Wife:
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DB Cooper-5877HN 164-85 TFB/ctm 3
advised SA MELONE and SA BRUHL she could specifically recall the evening of November 24. 1971 because of the visit
plus the fact that she was busy during the early part of the visit in preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. She said that she knew this visit occurred during the carly evening hours because when her guests arrived.
She said that she knew this visit occurred during the carly evening hours because when her guests arrived.
was contacted at
She advised that she and after a few moments' recollection could recall being present
home during the early evening hours. She recalled that they were there long enough to have several drinks and that was busy much of the time preparing a Thanksgiving turkey. She confirmed presence at his home that evening.
advised SA BRUHL he had visited the home of
the evening of November 24, 1971.
could not recall the exact address of residence but that he knew the location of the house and has visited on several occasions.
said that' prior to the interview he
had been in touch with and had given the matter serious thought and is sure that he visited on the night in question and that he was present at his home that evening. said this visit occurred during the early evening hours and he could recall seeing the
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DB Cooper-5878FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/11/72
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/11/72
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, HONOLULU (164-85) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Re Phoenix nitel to Seattle 1/10/72 and Honolulu nitel to Seattle 1/10/72.
Re suspect
ARE 9 COPIES OF Enclosed for Seattle, is an investigative insert reflecting results of investigation conducted at Honolulu on 1/10/72.
Indices at Honolulu negative concerning suspect (2 - Seattle (Efc! 9) 1 - Honolulu
TFB/ctm (3)
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Mz
Approved: Ro/pm
Sent
M Per
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5879
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FBI
Date:
1/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
The following investigation was conducted by SA
On 1/12/72,
Lane County
plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
The following investigation was conducted by SA
On 1/12/72,
Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), Eugene, Oregon, furnished the following information:
is in receipt of a letter dated 1/7/72
from who was formerly employed byl
is currently living at
Mexico,
In the letter related that he had learned of captioned matter through the newspaper and had observed a composite photograph of the suspect, D.B. COOPER. related in the letter, that the composite bears a resemblance to a young man living in advised the above individual Mexico, and is from Mexico, who he described as a white male American, in his thirties, 5'9", and thin. advised this individual has and that the male individual has a new Ford Ranger pickup, bearing license is living in the Oregon. He advised the pickup truck is equipped with
2 Seattle (164-81) 2- Phoenix 2- Portland
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164-81-1911
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Special Agent in Charge
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164-81-1911
SEARCHED INDEXED MB SERIALIZED MR FILED na JAN @ 5 1972 FBI ·· SEATTLE 8
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- Lofrance
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and a travel trailer bearing an Oregon
license. did not know the above individual's name, and did not state whether or not the above license number is an Oregon license.
advised that he has no information other than what is contained in the letter from He advised however, that indicated he would be residing
Tucson, Arizona, in the near future.
LEADS
PHOENIX
AT TUCSON, ARIZONA. Will locate and Interview
Ascertain from additional information
concerning the possible suspect in this matter, and his reasons for suspecting this individual.
PORTLAND
AT EUGENE, OREGON. (1) Will maintain contact with LCSO.
information for license plate.
(2) Will obtain registration possibly an Oregon license
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DB Cooper-5881 January 6, 1992 b6
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Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second avenue Seattle, Washington
Dear Sirs!
It probably is only coincidence, but & know a man who bears a striking resemblance to the "Q.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second avenue Seattle, Washington
Dear Sirs!
It probably is only coincidence, but & know a man who bears a striking resemblance to the "Q. B./ Cooper" I've seen on television. 164-81
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DB Cooper-58841015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 January 11, 1972
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Dear
I have received your letter of January 6, 1972, concerning the hijacking which took place on November 24, 1971.
Your interest and thoughtfulness in bringing this information to our attention is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J.E. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 2 1- Seattle (164-81) JSD : k1b (2) till
My
Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee 2 1- Seattle (164-81) JSD : k1b (2) till
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Dear
I have received your letter of January 6, 1972, concerning the hijacking which took place on November 24, 1971.
Your interest and thoughtfulness in bringing this information to our attention is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. E/ Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee - Seattle (164-81) JSD :k1b (2) Rel
Searonsd Serialis Indexed ... . Filed __
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DB Cooper-5886
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Manmany Ml FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5887Jan 10, 1972
Federal Bureau of Investigation 62-5-9064
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Gentlemen; years ago, when I attended A evas b6
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shocked to learn of secret German 'Bund" meetings !
FILED JAN 1 2 1972 FBI -PORTLAND
Gentlemen; years ago, when I attended A evas b6
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shocked to learn of secret German 'Bund" meetings !! The very thought that people of german descent were more loyal to "the Fatherland,"than they were to america, was revolting. I was told that
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and
others, held these"meetings" in cellars and secret places and, in retrospect, they were undoubtedly the same kind of people who today will buy a Stihl chain saw, on & I.P., or a Volkswagon. ( To a traitor, it would be of no criteria, that S.J.P. is distributed by the mafia!)
But you would think that "time" would diminish these Germany superior"perple! you'd think that the rise and fall of the"Third Reich" DB Cooper-5888would convince these people they are not as superior as they're always believed! But apparently. /b6 not. For we still base, the bic
still believe that the German people are a little superior to everyone!
now I am assuming, that you would like to find the whereabouts of"D.B. Cooper" Don't ever forget, those
But to the many "German people in the Longview - Kelso- Kalama area, this escapade was"superior"and"cuite" !
Cooper" Don't ever forget, those
But to the many "German people in the Longview - Kelso- Kalama area, this escapade was"superior"and"cuite" ! and a certain party in that area knows who provided the get away can! and they even know the exact reason why this diversionary tactic"was" pulled off."
yes, the scheming"of a conspiracy, or the idea to jamb some deal or to put someone out of business, or see that someone is needlessly arrested, is always especially
DB Cooper-5889"gratifying" to "superior type" people" The withholding of commission money- - the false juggling of books and records - the changing of an itemeven though the item is withheld, or not delivered - the reservation of a vehicle or merchandise, and then the refusal when it's tendered- the changing of one certain price to one individual but to someone else a different price.
and these are the reasons sam forced to work 7 days a week, 14 hrs a day, for only $20.00 (yes, I know to many in the community, I'm the village idiot." But these deadheads don't know what corp- - iracy can do to a man!
00 (yes, I know to many in the community, I'm the village idiot." But these deadheads don't know what corp- - iracy can do to a man!)
In a few days, I'll write and, tell you how to find Q.B. Cooper. But in the meantime, don't forget
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Portland, Que. DB Cooper-5891Routing Slip FD-4(Rev. 12-22-69) To: Director 
1/21/72
Date
164-81
Att .:
FILE SAC 1 ASAC
JE ECPED SERIALIZED
INDEXED FILED Supv. Agent FARRELL SE IC CC
RE:
220 Steno Clerk Rotor #:
ACTION DESIRED Acknowledge Open Case Assign __ Reassign Prepare lead cards Bring file Prepare tickler Call me Return assignment card Correct Return file Search and return Deadline Deadline passed See me Serial
cards Bring file Prepare tickler Call me Return assignment card Correct Return file Search and return Deadline Deadline passed See me Serial # Delinquent Discontinue Expedite File Submit new charge out Post Recharge Return Send to For information Submit report by Handle Type Initial & return Leads need attention Return with explanation or notation as to action taken.
Attached received at Kalama PD by COP ED BOURDAGE note reference to copies sent and also reference to D. B. Cooper - Solution to our ese?
See reverse side

SAĞ	MANNING Longview
Office

DB Cooper-5892
GPO : 1970 O - $71-917
Title
164-81-1914
JAN 1 2 1972
FBI-SEATTLE164-81-1914
SEARCHED
INDEXED SEFIAT EN MAL EXEC
JAN 03 1972
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DB Cooper-5893Can 10, 1972 Gillamonk, Ore.
GPO : 1970 O - $71-917
Title
164-81-1914
JAN 1 2 1972
FBI-SEATTLE164-81-1914
SEARCHED
INDEXED SEFIAT EN MAL EXEC
JAN 03 1972
FBI-SŁALILE
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Gentlemen; years ago, when I attended high school in
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But to the many German people in the Longview- Kelso- Kalama area, this escapade was"superior"and"cuite" ! and a certain party in that areas teni who provided the get away can! and they even know the exact reason why this diversionary tactics" was pulled off!"
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avnat delivered - the reservation of a vehicles or merchandise, and then the refusal when it's tendered- the changing of one certain price to one individual, but to someone else a different price.
and these are the reasons sam forced to work 7 days a week, 14 horas a day, for only " 20.00 (yes,
I know to many in the community, I'm the village idiot." But these deadheads don't know what corp. - iracy can do to a man!)
In a few days, tel write and, tell you how to find D.B. Cooper. But in the meantime, don't forget
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U. S. POSTAGE
YO WEICHE
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Chief of Police Kalama,
Wash.
DB Cooper-5897FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/12/72
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Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
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(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
Enclosed herewith is a letter received by this
office from Oregon, who on page two of the letter states that "a certain party" in the Kelso-Kalama area knows who provided the getaway car in connection with captioned matter. Although the tone of the letter might lead one to question the reliability of this source, the information is being forwarded for whatever
Although the tone of the letter might lead one to question the reliability of this source, the information is being forwarded for whatever assistance it might be.
LEAD:
PORTLAND
OREGON. Will contact and inquire for the identity of persons who may have infor- mation regarding the so-called getaway.
12 Seattle (Frich 1) 2 Portland
JLM:1am (4)
164-81-1915
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 12 FILED 4 JAN 1 5 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
my
Sent M Per .Approved: S
Manning LA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5898
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AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41) (P)

NORJAK
office from Enclosed herewith is a letter received by this
Oregon, who on page two of the letter states that wa certain party" in the Kelso-Kalama area knows who provided the getaway car in connection with captioned matter. Although the tone of the letter might lead one to question the reliability of this source, the information is being forwarded for whatever assistance it might be.
Although the tone of the letter might lead one to question the reliability of this source, the information is being forwarded for whatever assistance it might be.
LEAD:
PORTLAND
OREGON. Will contact and inquire for the identity of persons who may have infor- mation regarding the so-called getaway.
2 Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 Portland
JLM: 1am (4)
164-81-1915 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIANZES 212 FILED JAN 15 1972
2
FBI . SEATTLE 110
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1/12/72
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) Attn: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
FROM:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (88-8848)
SUBJ:	NORJAK

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For the information of the Bureau, Seattle and Newark, a review of information available to Jacksonville in above captioned cases indicates distinct similarity in physical appearance and description of subject with description and composite drawing of unknown subject, aka Dan Cooper of NORJAK case.
Latent Fingerprint Section. if not already done so, should compare fingerprints of with any latents developed in NORJAK case.
Latent Fingerprint Section. if not already done so, should compare fingerprints of with any latents developed in NORJAK case.
Seattle may desire to consider as possible suspect, display photos to witnesses and conduct other logical investigation.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
3 - Bureau 2 - Newark 2 - Seattle (104-81) 2 - Jacksonville (1 - 164-109) JAM-jeh (9)
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164-81-1916
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 2012 FILED JAN& 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5900 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 1/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Personnel records of flight and ground personnel for Northwest Airlines, Metropolitan Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been, reviewed, and no one appeared to have description similar to Unsub. The identities of these individuals are being maintained in the Minneapolis file.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
2 Seattle 2 - Minneapolis RWG:ras (4)
164-81-1917
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
2 Seattle 2 - Minneapolis RWG:ras (4)
164-81-1917
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED 1912 FILED
JAN 171972
Sent M

FBI - SEATTLE
Per	1900

Approved:
00
Special agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1871-413-135
DB Cooper-59011/13/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS. (164-73) (P).
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

Personnel records of flight and ground personnel for Northwest Airlines, Metropolitan Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been reviewed, and no one appeared to have description similar to Unsub. The identities of these individuals are being maintained in the Minneapolis file.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle 2 .- Minneapolis RWG:ras (4)
Sa
164-81-1917
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED JAN 17 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
. DB Cooper-5902FD-36 (Rev.
- Minneapolis RWG:ras (4)
Sa
164-81-1917
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED JAN 17 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
. DB Cooper-5902FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 1/14/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Elim
Re Phoenix nitel to Seattle, 1/7/72.
On 1/13/72
California advised that
Santa Cruz, resided as a guest at his motel from 11/7 through 11/12/71 and also from 11/24 through 11/25/71. paid for his motel accomodations by using and gave a Post Office Box number (unrecalled), Phoenix, Arizona as a residence.
stated has been a guest at his motel on at least three or four previous occasions.
dinner with Cruz.
On 1/14/72, advised that had Thanksgiving on 11/24/71 at Santa
Efforts to locate Santa Cruz, negative to date.
In view of the above contacts indicating alibi corresponds with information given to Agents on (2/- Seattle 1 - Phoenix (164-100) (Info) 2 - San Francisco PJH/pas (5)
164-81-1918
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED MR
JANO 71972 FBI -
In view of the above contacts indicating alibi corresponds with information given to Agents on (2/- Seattle 1 - Phoenix (164-100) (Info) 2 - San Francisco PJH/pas (5)
164-81-1918
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED MR
JANO 71972 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved: Sent M
Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5903
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prior interview, no further investigation will be conducted in the Santa Cruz area.
One information copy this correspondence designated for Phoenix since they have an interest in the case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2
DB Cooper-5904FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/14/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRTEL Via g 
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (163-73) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Philadelphia airtel to Bureau, 12/3/71.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, who is employed
Minneapolis, Minnesota, advised that he has no information concerning the hijacking of NWA flight 305. He stated he did write a letter to stewardess
Minnesota, immediately after the hijacking inasmuch as he had seen her photograph in the papers and was interested in her.
He stated he did write a letter to stewardess
Minnesota, immediately after the hijacking inasmuch as he had seen her photograph in the papers and was interested in her. He stated he has not written to since the first letter and has made no other attempt to contact her and has not telephoned her.
He stated he could offer no information of value whatsoever concerning this case.
It was noted that in no way did resemble the artistis conception of the unsub and further noted that which does not meet the age of the unsub furnished by witnesses.
UNSUB DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle 2 - Philadelphia (164-133) 2 - Minneapolis RWG:dja (6) 164-81-1919
SEARCHED ..... INDEXED, SERIALIZED MAL FILED JANA 71972 FBI - SEATTLE
:
Approved:
Sent
M . Per
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5905
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b6 b7cFD-36 (Rev. 5-2-64) m
FBI Date: 1/14/72
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Via
AIRTEL@
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81).
Com
FROM
:WWW, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
SUSPECT 
Enclosed for Seattle andPortland is one photo- graph each of
On
Com
FROM
:WWW, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
SUSPECT 
Enclosed for Seattle andPortland is one photo- graph each of
On 1/13/72, Fresno County Sheriff's Office, Fresno, California, as a result of pre- vious discussions on this case, advised SA that on 1/12/72. he received a missing persons report on
Fresno.
The initially advised as follows:
is a white male, 5'10", 180 pounds, reddish-brown hair, blue eyes, with 1" scar on left cheek. He resides at Oregon, and is employed at Oregon. Seattle (Enc. 1) Reading 2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 2 - Sacramento JAR: smd (6)
164-81-1920
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDLIM - FILED m JAN 171972~J FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent M Per
In
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT FRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5906-
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On 12/22/71, left his 1964 brown Chevrolet Biscayne station wagon at the Portland, Oregon, airport and flew to Froome to visit the On 12/28/71, at the Fresno air terminal from where he was to take a United Air Lines (UAL) flight to San Francisco, California, arriving at 10:45 A.
Portland, Oregon, airport and flew to Froome to visit the On 12/28/71, at the Fresno air terminal from where he was to take a United Air Lines (UAL) flight to San Francisco, California, arriving at 10:45 A.M. He was then to leave San Francisco at 1:30 P.M. on a UAL flight to Portland.
advised the
never arrived in Portland, and his car is still at the Portland airport parking lot.
The
further advised
He likes to gamble at Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He is known to carry a considerable amount of money on his person.
He supposedly is a pilot
and spent considerable time flying in Southeast Asia ..
recontacted on 1/14/72, and obtained photographs of 1970. advised still bears a good resemblance to the photographs. She advised has had
taken in January,
This condition resulted from a vitamin deficiency during an alcoholic binge. Last year, received in the sale of real estate in California with the is known to smoke Tareyton cigarettes.
Leads for Seattle and Portland are being left to the discretion of receiving offices as Sacramento is not aware of the full scope of this investigation. CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-5907
2 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (42 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/14/72
FROM
:
SA WILLIAM L. PRICE
- P -
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
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On this date a man who identified himself as who is well known as a lecturer before service clubs", phoned the Spokane R/A and said he has a woman friend whom he has known for about five years who asked him to report to the FBI that her could be considered a prime suspect said he met about three
for the instant skyjacking. years ago when he went with Idaho at which time and the woman were married.
and the woman to Coeur d'Alene,
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said the woman does not want her name mentioned because And has now re-married. She formerly worked as for Boeing in Seattle, and
said is a retired U.S.Army Sergeant and drawing b6
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Army Sergeant and drawing b6
a pension per month; he is about years old and 5'10", b7C stocky build, dark blonde hair which was last known to be crewcut.
admitted that his unidentified woman friend primarily of being a good suspect because of the
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suspected her similarity of the names: D. B. COOPER VS and becuase
was previously a Marine paratrooper and an Army demolitions expert.
said the woman friend now lives out of Spokane, and she left kmix his home about two days ago with enroute b7C
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to California; before she left his place she asked he said, to contact the FBI and furnish the above information, and to also report that she suspects that has since gone to Mexico, but she had no reason for suspecting that.
A review of the Spokane Telephone, City, and Suburban Directories failed to reveal any SEATTLE:
164-81-1921bic b6
who formerly
Will attempt to identify resided in Seattle, and if identified will determine if he could be considered a suspect in this case. 1 - Seattle 
5010-108
WLP
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Will attempt to identify resided in Seattle, and if identified will determine if he could be considered a suspect in this case. 1 - Seattle 
5010-108
WLP
164-81 Load
DB Cooper-5908 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIANZEDLYM FILED! JAN1 7 1972
tal ACATtLE
77b6 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 Sub. L) (P)
DATE: 1/17/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKYDIVING CLUB.
SUB L
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As of January 7, 1972, all flying schools and airfields which might have been used to rent an aircraft have been identified and contacted. No skydiving schools or clubs were identified in the Bremerton Resident Agency.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5909SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 Sub. L) (P)
1/17/72
SA
NORJAK RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKYDIVING CLUB.
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As of January 7, 1972, all flying schools and airfields which might have been used to rent an aircraft have been identified
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As of January 7, 1972, all flying schools and airfields which might have been used to rent an aircraft have been identified and contacted. No skydiving schools or clubs were identified in the Bremerton Resident Agency.
(3) ECS/s1b
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INDEXED
SFARCHED -REALIZES MARCHED MB JAN 17 1972 FBI - SEATTIL 7
DB Cooper-5910OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/14/72
FROM :
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
Z
On 12/31/71
Washington, telephonically advised that is a former Boeing employee as well as a pilot who owns his own plane; who parachutes and skydives and who could be considered as a suspect for NORJAK.
She advised that he is and left the Seattle area about two weeks before the hijacking occurred, coming back shortly afterward.
said she does not desire to furnish a great deal of information concerning him and at first would not disclose his name but offered to send a photograph of which could be shown to the witnesses and if they considered him a suspect, she would be glad to furnish
concerning him and at first would not disclose his name but offered to send a photograph of which could be shown to the witnesses and if they considered him a suspect, she would be glad to furnish additional information.
would not furnish his age or physical description other than to say he is 5'9", and smokes only occassionally.
said the reasors she suggested
are as follows :
He has his own plane; He is a parachutist and left the area just prior to the hijacking and returned shortly after.
On 1/6/72 a letter was received from WHICH MUST BERETURNED as well as additional information about him.
SEATTLE DIVISION
164-81-1923
Will conduct appropriate investogation to resolve.
5010-100
Return slide to through with it.
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ATTLE
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(3) Rll Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sa
DB Cooper-5911
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 12/31/71
Washington, telephonically advised that is a former Boeing employee as well as a pilot who owns his own plane; who parachutes and skydives and who could be considered as a suspect for NORJAK.
FARRELL
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 12/31/71
Washington, telephonically advised that is a former Boeing employee as well as a pilot who owns his own plane; who parachutes and skydives and who could be considered as a suspect for NORJAK.
She advised that he is and left the Seattle area about two weeks before the hijacking occurred, coming back shortly afterward.
said she does not desire to furnish a great deal of information concerning him and at first would not disclose his name but offered to send a photograph of which could be shown to the witnesses and if they considered him a suspect, she would be glad to furnish additional information.
would not furnish his age or physical description other than to say he is 5'9", and smokes only occassionally.
said the reasons she suggested
are as follows :
He has his own plane;' He is a parachutist and left the area just prior to the hijacking and returned shortly after.
On 1/6/72 a letter was received from WHICH MUST BERETURNED as well as additional Information about him.
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SEATTLE DIVISION 164-81- 1923 Will conduct appropriate investigation to resolve.
Return slide to SEARCHED Arg.
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DB Cooper-5912
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b6 b7CMr Farrell: I promised you more pictures but for some reason all the ones we had has came up missing and this is the only one we have been able to obtain. left this area about a week before this happened and came back about two days after. he said . If we can help you more Please let us know. He does surprise people for what he acts and looks compared to what he dass. I would appreente the return of The picture if after it is not needed thank- you.
Man Pit.
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owns aix plane - ilso po and sky diving.
now care twhen at Nomish air post on one mean their
His address is- Iam sending hiswriting you might find use you in
He stated that he had, to get a passport he then he'd be leaving the country in the middle of november.
but gave no reasone. He also told low he we to use denamety to blowstumps In the farm in hodakota.
but gave no reasone. He also told low he we to use denamety to blowstumps In the farm in hodakota. In sept. he wanted. togo with his cause he would be coming into a large and of money
164-81-1924
DB Cooper-5913
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NR 07 SC CODE. 4:47 PM URGENT 1/17/72 VLS
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P
NORJAK.
BEALE AFB, CALIF., ADVISED TODAY REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO FLY SPECIFIED CORRIDOR NORTH OF PORTLAND, OREGON, IN SR-SEVENTYONE HAS BEEN FILED WITH FAA. UPON RECEIPT OF REPLY FROM FAA AND CONSISTANT WITH MILITARY NEEDS FOR SR-SEVENTYONE AND WEATHER CONTINGENCIES, AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE PERFORMED OVER PROBABLE BAIL-OUT AREA OF HIJACKER AS DESCRIBED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL.
SACRAMENTO WILL FOLLOW AND ADVISE. CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
WAB. SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1925
1
SEARCHEB INDEXED SERIALIZE6 112 FL FILED JAN 2 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
9
DB Cooper-5914
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) NORJAK
Re Los Angles airtel
SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1925
1
SEARCHEB INDEXED SERIALIZE6 112 FL FILED JAN 2 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
9
DB Cooper-5914
b6 b7CSAC, LOS ANGELES (166-497) 1/14/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) NORJAK
Re Los Angles airtel to Seattle, 12/23/71. On January 7, 1972, Sheriff GENE COTTON (NA) Clark County Sheriff's Office Vancouver, Washington, advised that
at onettime. He advised that he is currently in contact with her, and that he has determined that the wallet and all of the included items should be destroyed, rather than sent back to Washington.
LEADS :
LOS ANGELES
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA : Will destroy instant wallet and its contents. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-5915
164-81-1926
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
Sul
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TO	.:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	:	SACA SEATTLE
B	(164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Ser 1879
from
Re Seattle facsimile 1/13/72 transmitting memo and map.
SEATTLE
B	(164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Ser 1879
from
Re Seattle facsimile 1/13/72 transmitting memo and map.
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Enclosed are a memo and a revised man of the probable drop area as prepared by
Northwest Airlines. These: were prepared after an experimental flight conducted by Northwest Airlines on 1/6/72 and the calculations are based on a refined radar map provided by the Air Force. 2- Portland (Encl 2) 2 - Seattle
CEF : k1b (4)
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DB Cooper-5916
164-81-1927SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
1/14/72
7
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
Sul E. F.
NORJAK
For the assistance of Sacramento in conducting investigation of NORJAK, there are enclosed FD-3028 reflecting interviews with the stewardess b6 b7C
with the hijacker: stewardess
by the hijacker and iInterview with two crew members.
Also enclosed are two FD-302s reflecting information furnished by
Northwest Airlines.
2 - Sacramento (Encl 7) 1 - Seattle CEF: k1b (3) 1
( Same on Ser 164-81-1879
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DB Cooper-5917 164.81. 1928NR 001 PD PLAIN 4:39 PM URGENT 1-17-72 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
Sul Q
1928NR 001 PD PLAIN 4:39 PM URGENT 1-17-72 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
Sul Q
NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE NO INFORMATION OF VALUE DEVELOPED AT PORTLAND, OREGON, TO DATE.
-P-
END VAB FBI SAEATTLE CLR
1
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SEARCH CD .......... INDEXED, SERIALIZEO 1112-FILED JAN 1 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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NR 004 PD PLAIN
7:13 PM NITEL 1-17-72 AJW

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

1P
NORJAK
PICTURES SHOWN TO WITNESSES
RE LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TEN, SEVENTY TWO, CHICAGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR AND OTHERS, DECEMBER TWENTY EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, AND SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FOURTEEN, SEVENTY TWO.
WITNESSES
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, VIEWED PICTURES ON JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTY TWO, OF
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AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE
ANY AS HIGHJACKER.
AM COPIES SACRAMENTO, CHICAGO, AND .LOS ANGELES.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
3
164-81-1930
SEARCHES INDEXED
12
FILED JAN Y?
AM COPIES SACRAMENTO, CHICAGO, AND .LOS ANGELES.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
3
164-81-1930
SEARCHES INDEXED
12
FILED JAN Y? 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
To
DB Cooper-5919FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
Decouber 2, 1971
stewardess, Northwest Orient Air Minnesota,
Lines, home address on her return to Northwest's Flight Operations, advised as follows:
On viewing a facsimile copy of the artist's con- ception of the hijacker, based on information furnished by her carlier that date to Special Agents of the FBI, advised that the drawing is a good likeness of the hijacker; however, i she would make the glasses wider on the head, and the face should be a little longer. This was the only correction she could suggest at this time.
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164-81-1931
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIANZO 13 File: 13 JAI@ 8 1972 FBI-SCHILLE 7
On 11/25/71 oi Minneapolis, Minnesota
File + MP 164-73
SA
by SA
skb Dote dictated 11/28/71
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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-5920FD:302 (REV, 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date December 2, 1971
stewardess, Northwest Orient
Air Lines, home address Minnesota, telephone then at Northwest's Operations,
informed as follows:
On viewing a facsimile copy of an artist's com- ception of the hijacker on Northwest Flight 305, on November 24, 1971, she stated that the conception was not, in her opinion, a good likeness of the hijacker. She requested . permission to examine the Facial Identification Catalog, and immediately picked out photo mumber XK5-1, in the Facial Lines Section, stating, "that is him, except for the mars and hair." She explained that the person depicted in that particular maber photo closely resembled the man; however, the cars of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head, and she felt that the hair line should be some lower than that on the man depicted in photo member XK5-1.
closely resembled the man; however, the cars of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head, and she felt that the hair line should be some lower than that on the man depicted in photo member XK5-1. She was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's con- ception show to her was not a good likeness of the hijacker.
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164-81-1932
SEARCHED .....___ INDEXED SERIAUZEO 13 FiFO JA !! #8 1972 2 FBI -SCHILL: 7
.On 11/25/71_01 _ Minneapolis, Minnesota
File .... MP 164-73
SA
by SA
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Date dictated
11/28/71
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This document contains neither recommendations for 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-5921៛D-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
(1)
Date December 2, 1971,
redanca
telephone
informed as follows:
She was
to Northwest Airlines Flight 305, that was hijacked between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. She had previously related to Special Agents of the FBI at Seattle all details that she could recall concerning the hijacker, and understood that the purpose of this inter- view was to assist in the
She had previously related to Special Agents of the FBI at Seattle all details that she could recall concerning the hijacker, and understood that the purpose of this inter- view was to assist in the preparation of an artist's concep- tion of the hijacker, by answering certain questions regarding the best recollection she has as of this time of the hijacker.
described the hijacker generally as a white male, age 38-45, olive complexion, height 73 inches, weight 165-170 pounds, slim build, and hair dark brown or black.
She was unable to describe his eyes as he wore hore-rimmed dark glasses at all times she observed him while aboard the flight, and the further pointed out that
permitted to Leave the plane at
Seattle.
When questioned further to further define various characteristics of the hijacker, she described his head as oval, eyes unknown, eyebrows average, 2004 mall, moth mall, thick lower lip, thin upper lip, chin pointed, cars average, : check and cheekbone average, hair straight, and slightly . balding. She could not make any comment concerning facial Lines, and said he did not have a moustache, beard or pockmarks and skin irregularities.
She could not make any comment concerning facial Lines, and said he did not have a moustache, beard or pockmarks and skin irregularities.
164-81-1933
SEARCHED .______ INDEXLJ ...
JAN 1 8 1972 FBI - SCHIILE
On 11/25/71 01 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Filo # MP 164-73
SA
by SA
Date dictated
11/28/71
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DB Cooper-5922
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was then exhibited a "Facial Identification Catalog," depicting various types of heads, eyes, etc., and thereafter picked the following identified photos as being best representative in her opinion, of the hijacker; Head - KA3-9, Eyes - unknown, Eyebrows - OC1-10, Nose - OD4-1, mouth KE9-11, Chin KF3-17, Ears - KG1-12, Cheek and cheekbone - OH1-9, Hair KJ1-1. As previously indicated, she did not suggest any particular number for facial lines, moustache, beard or pockmarks and skin irregularities.
As previously indicated, she did not suggest any particular number for facial lines, moustache, beard or pockmarks and skin irregularities.
was subsequently exhibited a facsimile copy of an artist's conception, based on information furnished to the artist by Stewardess Her first comment upon viewing this drawing was, "That's him"; however, she later made the following suggestions, which in her opinion would make the drawing a closer likeness to the hijacker: the man depicted is too young, the hair-line is good, but the hair should be thinner. His mars were slightly smaller in the fleshy area, and not so squared off. The norm should be thinner. Mouth - bottom lip is good but not quite so wide; more hollow below cheekbone and jaw. Chin possibly smaller.
In addition to the above, had made the following additional comments concerning the hijacker:
His clothing consisted of dark pants, white shirt, black or dark tie, coat dark, and wore black horn-rimed colored glasses. He looked very clean cut, was a very heavy smoker, no noticeable accent, very soft spoken, and he did not impress her as being athletically inclined.
He looked very clean cut, was a very heavy smoker, no noticeable accent, very soft spoken, and he did not impress her as being athletically inclined.
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DB Cooper-5923;FD-302 (REV. 3.17-69) 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
=
Dote December 1, 1971
Northwestern Airlines stewardess
who was on the Northwestern Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between Seattle and Portland on November 24, 1971, was shown photographs and facsimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views:
The following photographs were shown to
1.
date of birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, Date of Birth 7/10/16, FBI Number 723 414 G
3.
subject of Minneapolis
4.
FBI Number
5.
Date of Birth
6.
7. Unidentified male - Federal Correctional Institution Number
The following facsimiles were shown to
1. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
2. Unidentified male, Youngstown Police Department number
3. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
164-81-1934
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED.
Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
164-81-1934
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIATIRED 11 CHED JAII 18 1972 FBI-Sentil.E 7
On 11/26/71 of Minneapolis, Minnesota Filo # Minneapolis 164-73
SAS
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Date dictated
12/1/71
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DB Cooper-59242 MP 164-73
6. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
7.
Date of birth
Social Security Account number Mansfield Police Department number
advised that none of the above photographs or facsimiles displayed to her looked like or resembled the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-5925 FD-302 (REV, 3-17-69) 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
December 1, 1971
Northwest Airlines stewardess, , who was on the Northwest Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between Seattle and Portland on November 24, 1971, was shown photographs and facimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views.
INVESTIGATION
Date
December 1, 1971
Northwest Airlines stewardess, , who was on the Northwest Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between Seattle and Portland on November 24, 1971, was shown photographs and facimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views.
The following photographs were shown to
1.
Date of Birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, Date of Birth 7/10/16, FBI Number 723 414 G b6
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3.
subject of Minneapolis
4.
FBI Number
5.
Date of Birth
6.
7. Unidentified male - Federal Correctional Institution number
The following facimiles were shown to
1. Unidentified male, Clevelad, Ohio Number
2. Unidentified male, Youngstown Police Department number
3. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
1 164-81-1935
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number
SEARCHED INDEXED SEPIANZES MAR FIED JA!I 1 8 1972 FBI -SCHITLF 7
On 11/26/71 ot Minneapolis, Minnesota Filo # Minneapolis 164-73
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Date dictated
12/1/71
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by SAS
This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the F81. 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.
DB Cooper-59262 MP 164-73
6. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio number 
7.
Date of Birth
Social Security Account Number Mansfield Police Department number
advised that none of the above photographs or facsimiles displayed to her looked like or resembled the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-5927#D-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
1.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole December 1, 1971
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Northwestern Airlines stewardess, b6 who was on the Northwestern Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked between .Seattle and Portland on November. 24, 1971, . was shown photographs and facsimiles of 14 different males, both side and front views.
The following photographs were shown to
1.
date of birth
2. WALTER H. MILNAR, date of birth 7/10/6 FBI Number 723 414 G.
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3.
subpct of Minneapolis
1.
EBI Number
5.
date of birth
6.
7. Unidentified male - Federal Correctional Institution number
The following facsimiles were shown to
1.
Unidentified male - Federal Correctional Institution number
The following facsimiles were shown to
1. Unidentified rale, Clovelad, Ohio number
2. Unidentified ralo, Youngstown police Department number
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3. Unidentified malo, Cleveland, Ohio Number
4. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Number
5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio Humber
164-81-1936
On 11/26/71º- Minneapolis, Minnesota Files Minneapolis, LowExis
SERIALIZED IOL FILED JAN 1 71972
by SAS
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Dato dictated 12/2/17 FBI . SEATTLE
9=
This document contates selther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is looked to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed cuiside your agency .
DB Cooper-5928
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6. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio
number b6
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7.
Date of Birth
Social Security Account Number
Mansfield Police Department number
advised that none of the above photographs or facsimiles displayed to her looked like or resembled the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-5929FD-302 (REV.
Date of Birth
Social Security Account Number
Mansfield Police Department number
advised that none of the above photographs or facsimiles displayed to her looked like or resembled the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-5929FD-302 (REV. 3.17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
-1-
Date.
December 13, 1971
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota, furnished from their files the original of flight coupon number 1 of Northwest ticket which had been imqued to a DAN COOPER on November 24, 1971, at Portland, Oregon. advised that COOPER bad paid cash for this ticket which was one North- west Flight 305, the flight which and boos hijacked on the mano date at Seattle, Washington. advised that the
amount of the ticket mas Advised that this paid coupon had been handled by many Northwest employees and that he doubted if it would be of any value in processing it for fingerprint ..
advised that this was the only ticket issued on Flight 305 on that day by the Washington, D. C., and Portland to a man using the none COOPER.
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164-81-1932
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAHAZES 13 FILED m JAU @ 8 1972 FBI-SCHILLE €
On
12/7/71-01 Minneapolis, Minnesota ___ File.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAHAZES 13 FILED m JAU @ 8 1972 FBI-SCHILLE €
On
12/7/71-01 Minneapolis, Minnesota ___ File. P. 164-73
by
Date dictated
12/10/71
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DB Cooper-5930FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/13/72
Transmit the following In
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are nine copies each of FD-302's reflecting interviews with stewardesses on 11/25/71 and 11/26/71. Also enclosed is an FD-302 interview with
Northwest Airlines, on 12/7/71.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS,
2 Seattle (Enc. 63 ) Reading 2 - Minneapolis RWG : ras (4)
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Sub @ 164-81-1938
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED TIL FILED JAN 107 1972
FBI · SEATTLE 1
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U.
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Sub @ 164-81-1938
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED TIL FILED JAN 107 1972
FBI · SEATTLE 1
Approved: m
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5931
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (SUB L)
DATE:
1/12/72
FROM
:
SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sul. L. ×
RE: AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACHUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS
Enclosed is a summary insert re captioned matter.
Bureau authority has been requested to publish an artist's conception and composite description of subject in "Pilot Bulletin", monthly publication of the Airline Pilots Association.
Although available, it is not believed feasible at this point to obtain a complete list of all members of the U. S. Parachute Association, variously estimated between 10,000 to 40,000 members depending on activity.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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(3)
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164-81-1939
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Parachute Association, variously estimated between 10,000 to 40,000 members depending on activity.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
CRS : md
(3)
02
164-81-1939
SEARCHED .............. INDEXED. SERIALIZED ........ FILED. JAN 12 1972 FBI ~ SEATTLE 7
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-59321 SE. 164-81.
CRS :md
AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS
On the possibility that subject might have rented an airplane and flown over the area of Southwest Washington or might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation was conducted in the State of Washington but failed to identify the subject:
An artist's conception and composite description of subject was exhibited to owners and operators of each flying school, each airfield and airport, each company renting or chartering aircraft, and each skydiving school and club.
Similar inquiry has been conducted at the Portland International Airport and at airports at Aurora and Donald, Oregon in Marion County, Oregon, and is being conducted through- out the remaining portion of the State of Oregon.
Similar inquiry has been conducted at the Portland International Airport and at airports at Aurora and Donald, Oregon in Marion County, Oregon, and is being conducted through- out the remaining portion of the State of Oregon.
All skydiving clubs, parachute clubs and affiliated ordrelated organizations have been and/or are being contacted nationally and subject's composite description and artist's conception is being displayed among the various memberships in an effort to identify subject.
A list of all affiliated clubs of the U. S. Parachute Association for the entire United States as well as an index of the members of the affiliated clubs for the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona have been obtained. This will insure control over this facet of the investigation.
An international skydiving meet was held December 4, 1971 at Abbottsford, B.C., Canada.
* Parachutists from the:Western United States and Canada participated. Wide distribution of the artist's conception and composite description of subject was made among the participants without effecting any positive ident- ification.
Wide distribution of the artist's conception and composite description of subject was made among the participants without effecting any positive ident- ification.
The artist's conception of subject and the following article will be published in the January, 1972 issue of "Parachutists", the monthly bulletin, of the U. S. Parachute
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Association, with headquarters at Monterey, California, and the membership is estimated at between 10,000 and 40,000 members depending on activity.
"Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted two hundred thousand dollars from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows :
"Race-white; sex-male; age mid-forties; height- five feet ten inches to six feet; weight-170 to 180 pounds; build-average to well built; complexion olive, latin appear- ance, medium smooth; hair-dark brown or black; normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level; eyes-possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap around sunglasses with dark rims.
build-average to well built; complexion olive, latin appear- ance, medium smooth; hair-dark brown or black; normal style, parted on left, combed back; sideburns, low ear level; eyes-possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the United States. Characteristic-heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes. Wearing -?. ... : apparel= black suit; white shirt, narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag four inches by twelve inches by fourteen inches; brown shoes.
"If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the nearest FBI Office."
The same article will also appear in the January, 1972 issue of "Skydivers", monthly publication subscribed to by many parachute enthusiasts.
Efforts are being made to include the same article in "Pilot Bulletin", official monthly publication of the Airline Pilots Association, Washington, D.C.
A major jump center on the West Coast has been identified as the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc.
article in "Pilot Bulletin", official monthly publication of the Airline Pilots Association, Washington, D.C.
A major jump center on the West Coast has been identified as the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., Elsinore, Calif- ornia. Each person making a first jump at this location, regardless of prior experience, must fill out a registra- tion form bearing identifying information.
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On December 3, 1971, Special Agents EDWARD A. ROMANOFF
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cards of parachutists who have jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. 433 registration cards were photographed representing those jumpers who registered at the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., since 1969 and fit within the physical description limits of 35-55 years of age, 150-190 pounds, and five feet eight inches to six feet one inch in height.
A systematic review of these cards is being conducted to possibly identify subject.
Registration cards prior to 1969 do not contain height data. Such cards, numbering approximately 18,000, date back to 1957.
On December 10, 1971, flight records for the month of August, 1971 were photographed at the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc.
On December 10, 1971, flight records for the month of August, 1971 were photographed at the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. These records contained the last names of the jumpers, the altitude from which they jumped, and the name of the pilot and date.
A review of these flight records December 14-15, 1971 revealed the last names on these records match 31 individuals whose descriptions match those of subject and who jumped from the Elsinore Paricenter during the month of August, 1971. Sixteen of the individuals whose cards were photographed were eliminated as possible suspects by interviews. The remaining 15 possible suspects are being systematically reviewed in an effort to identify the subject.
DB Cooper-5935OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
DATE:
12/30/71
Susp or Sources
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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was contacted at his home, Tacoma, Washington, on December 27, 1971. stated basically the same information as pro- vided in his letter to U.
GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
DATE:
12/30/71
Susp or Sources
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SUBJECT:
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was contacted at his home, Tacoma, Washington, on December 27, 1971. stated basically the same information as pro- vided in his letter to U.S. Senator HENRY M. JACKSON. This information is in essence as follows:
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got on Northwest Orient Flight #45, Minneapolis to Seattle, on Monday, September 13, 1971. A person got on the plane at Billings, Montana, approximately 8:00 a.m. This person is hereafter referred to by as "the pilot." The pilot got off the plane to stretch at Great Falls and upon returning to his seat for the flight to Missoula, Montana, and the pilot struck up a conversation. While flying over the Great Falls area,
asked the pilot if he knew the identity of any of the buildings below them. The pilot identified many of the buildings, indicating that he had flown over the area many times in the past. In addition the pilot told the
requirements for landing an aircraft at a field such as that required in Great Falls, Montana. Through conversation it was obvious to that the pilot was familiar with both Missoula and Great Falls airports.
Through conversation it was obvious to that the pilot was familiar with both Missoula and Great Falls airports. then asked about the aircraft which was a 727 and asked the pilot if there was a built-in skid that hit the ground every time on the take-off which produced a characteristic noise. The pilot then responded, no, that the noise heard was the landing wheels being brought up at the exact moment when the pilot begins his climb. This led to a discussion of the 727 aircraft.
164-81-1940 asked if the pilot had ever flown a 727 at which time the pilot stated that he had piloted a 727 and had made "numerous low-level flights for the military dropping personnel and supplies in places that were other- wise inaccessible." asked the pilot if he had ever
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jumped from a 727 at which time the pilot said "In training, we all had to jump.
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DB Cooper-5936
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jumped from a 727 at which time the pilot said "In training, we all had to jump. It was a hell of a thrill." then said one word "Thailand?" at which time the pilot responded "something like that" (indicating no). The pilot further stated that he hadn't been able to get a job flying 727 aircraft as a civilian due to his lack of flying hours.
emphasized the point that the pilot continually used the word personnel rather than soldiers and it was noted that it was not certain whether the pilot was flying for the military or possibly the CIA. At this point, dropped the questioning.
The pilot got off the plane to stretch at Missoula, Montana. While the pilot was off the plane another man took his seat, at which time the pilot went to the forward cabin upon returning to the aircraft. The aircraft made an unscheduled stop at someplace which believes to be Sandpoint, Idaho. The pilot got off the plane at this un- scheduled stop as well and exited the aircraft in his shirt- sleeves.
The pilot got off the plane at this un- scheduled stop as well and exited the aircraft in his shirt- sleeves. When the pilot came back aboard the aircraft he entered with four men who were all dressed identically. It is believed by that these men were either para- troopers or smoke jumpers, both of which it was learned by have camps within a radius of 30 miles of Sandpoint, Idaho. When these four men came aboard, one woman seated on the aircraft reacted by screaming. Another man yelled "What the hell is going on." "A bunch of motorcycle hoodlums?" stated that one of the individuals mumbled something like "We're paratroopers" but the wording at this point was incoherent. Whatever was said satisfied the man and woman who both apologized. The pilot took two of these men forward and said that he could arrange for two of them to sit up front with him (the pilot). The other two men sat in the rear of the plane. One of the individuals who went forward with the pilot, it is felt like looked a great deal like the artist's conception of the hijacker.
One of the individuals who went forward with the pilot, it is felt like looked a great deal like the artist's conception of the hijacker. The man who could have been the hijacker was described by as follows:

Height:	6' 1" to 6' 2"
Build:	Thin
Facial features:	Narrow
Hair:	Covered by cap
Weight:	Unable to determine
Wearing Apparel:	Black coat made of a shiny material, leather or plastic; sunglasses with extremely wide frames, narrowing toward the ear

DB Cooper-5937
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Coat - had a high sloping collar, completely covering the neck. The coat went down to the man's knees, indicating that it was not at all full and the person was not very heavy in weight
stated that he could not hazard a guess as to the person's age as he was able to see very little of the person who could have been the hijacker. The voice was described as being very low, and very smooth.
that he could not hazard a guess as to the person's age as he was able to see very little of the person who could have been the hijacker. The voice was described as being very low, and very smooth. The pilot was described by as follows :

Height:	Approximately 5' 10"
Weight:	170 pounds,
Build:	Trim in appearance
Face :	Solid face, round, with round cheekbones and a round chin, full lips,
no strain lines anywhere
on the face, face Germanic or Slavic in origin
Age :	Approximately 30
Hair:	Dark in color with a heavy head of hair which covered
half of his forehead,
sideburns, average
Dress :	Gray slacks with a gray coat that did not match,
Characteristics:	Self-confident

It is contention that the hijacker "is a person who had jumped at some time with technical construction and/or aid in navigation, speed of plane, setting of wings, and use of explosives.
It is contention that the hijacker "is a person who had jumped at some time with technical construction and/or aid in navigation, speed of plane, setting of wings, and use of explosives. Someone who had flown that kind of plane before may have accidentally or purposely passed this information on to the hijacker. It was obvious that it had to have been planned by someone who knew navigation." feels that the pilot may easily have been a pilot for the Central Intelligence Agency. feels this is the case because he stated that
If the pilot had been a former pilot for the CIA dropping men and supplies in Southeastern Asia, then the pilot could have easily passed this information on to one of
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the smoke jumpers who boarded the plane at Sandpoint, Idaho. The pilot and the man that looked like the hijacker both sat in the forward cabin and it is quite possible that the pilot discussed the operations of the 727 aircraft and the requirements for jumping from same, while. seated with the two smoke jumpers.
stated that he wrote to Senator JACKSON because he felt that the hijacker would never be identified until information
stated that he wrote to Senator JACKSON because he felt that the hijacker would never be identified until information was obtained from the. CIA. stated that if the FBI were to locate and identify the pilot, then the CIA would have to identify this man as having been a pilot for the CIA and admit that they have been dropping personnel in Southeastern Asia. stated that this could have serious political implications when it is learned by the Chinese and could ruin the upcoming visit by President NIXON to China. stated that as a result of the hijacking we were to uncover this activity by the CIA, this could be the biggest blunder since the U2 incident. It is for this reason that feels we will never get to the bottom of the hijacking and solve it until possibly after the proposed conference by President NIXON in Mainland China. 
At one point during the interview, made reference to past activity in writing for Communist news- papers. claimed that he at one point wrote a report which had been used by the Intelligence Division and which had been hand-delivered by the Governor
claimed that he at one point wrote a report which had been used by the Intelligence Division and which had been hand-delivered by the Governor of the State of Washington to then President HARRY TRUMAN. Seattle indices reflect numerous references in security investigations, for It is recommended that these indices references be thoroughly reviewed before a reply is prepared as requested by Senator JACKSON.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
12/8/71
provided the following information:
and is advised that she was formerly
On the afternoon
of November 23, 1971 the airport where they picked up and
drove to the Portland
who had arrived on Northwest Flight 735 from Chicago. The entire family drove immediately from the airport in Portland to the residence in They spent the remainder of the evening there.
On Wednesday, November 24, 1971. the remained at the house visiting with the except for a brief one half hour period during which time with neighbors, who live
visited
The entire family also went out shopping for a
the remained at the house visiting with the except for a brief one half hour period during which time with neighbors, who live
visited
The entire family also went out shopping for a while but returned to the house where they had dinner and spent the rest of the night.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, the entire family, including spent the entire day in the house where a Thanksgiving dinner was served in the late afternoon. In addition to the family and the the dinner was also attended by a friends of the family from
On Friday, November 26, 1971, except for a short time during which went to the Memorial Cemetary, the entire family spent the day at the residence. That evening the entiree family went to visit friends at Washington.
On Saturday, November 27, 1971, the entire family was taken back to Portland where the caught an b6
airplane for Chicago which left at 2:35 in the afternoon.
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On December 2, 1971
received a letter
from
postmarked November 29, 1971
Interviewed on 12/3/71 01
Washington
File #
SE 164-81-194106
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CASA SA
kdl
Date dictated
12/3/71
by
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI.
received a letter
from
postmarked November 29, 1971
Interviewed on 12/3/71 01
Washington
File #
SE 164-81-194106
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CASA SA
kdl
Date dictated
12/3/71
by
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the $81 and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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from Rockford, Illinois stating that all was well.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/8/71
advised that she last saw When She and her husband were guests of who live at dinner on November 25. 1971. According to
for Thanksgiving
the
arrived from Chicago on Tuesday, November 23. The next day on Wednesday, November 24, in the late afternoon, the including and the came to visit
at her place of employment, advised that she did not see the again after the 25th but she thought they flew home to Illinois on Saturday, November 27.
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*
Washington
Fite #
SE 164-81-194266
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Date dictated
12/3/71
This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI.
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Interviewed con 12/3/71
*
Washington
Fite #
SE 164-81-194266
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by SA
kdl
Date dictated
12/3/71
This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F81 and is looned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5942FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
12/8/71
advised that he last saw home where the
were invited to spend Thanksgiving Day. was certain that was present with the family during the whole day but he thought that the and the
planned to visit with friends in ington that evening.
Wash-
next heard from on Friday evening when he called to say good-bye.
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12/3/71
Washington
Fito #
SE 164-81-1943
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12/3/71
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looked 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
12/8/71
advised that he last saw home where the
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/8/71
advised that he last saw home where the
were invited to spend Thanksgiving Day. was certain that was present with the family during the whole day but he thought that the and the planned to visit with friends in Wash-
ington that evening.
next heard from
on Friday evening when he called to say good-bye.
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12/3/71
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file #
SE 164-81-1943
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12/3/71
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Date: 1/17/72
Sub. Q
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) , AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, AIR NATIONAL GUARD HELI- COPTER FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED TODAY.
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) , AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, AIR NATIONAL GUARD HELI- COPTER FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED TODAY. PLANE WILL NEXT CONDUCT AN AERIAL SEARCH ON THE FIRST DAY OF FAVORABLE WEATHER. PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS EXPERIENCING HIGH WINDS AND CONSIDERABLE LOW CLOUDS.
SACRAMENTO ADVISED TODAY THAT BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED TODAY REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO FLY SPECIFIED CORRIDOR NORTH OF PORTLAND, OREGON, IN SR-SEVENTYONE HAS BEEN FILED WITH FAA. UPON RECEIPT OF REPLY FROM FAA AND CONSISTANT WITH MILITARY NEEDS FOR SR-SEVENTYONE AND WEATHER CONTINGENCIES, AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE PERFORMED OVER PROBABLE BAIL-OUT AREA OF HIJACKER AS DESCRIBED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL. CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-5945
Approved:
Special Agent in CHfige
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810 PM NITEL 1/17/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
-- DAILY TELETYPE --
NORJAK.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, AIR NATIONAL GAURD HELICOPTER FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED TODAY.
NITEL 1/17/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
-- DAILY TELETYPE --
NORJAK.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, AIR NATIONAL GAURD HELICOPTER FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED TODAY. PLANE WILL NEXT CONDUCT AN AERIAL SEARCH ON THE FIRST DAY OF FAVORABLE WEATHER. PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS EXPERIENCING HIGH WINDS AND CONSIDERABLE LOW CLOUDS.
SACRAMENTO ADVISED TODAY THAT BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED TODAY REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO FLY SPECIFIED CORRIDOR NORTH OF PORTLAND, OREGON, IN SR - SEVENTY-ONE HAS BEEN FILED WITH FAA. UPON RECEIPT OF REPLY FROM FAA AND CONSISTANT WITH MILITARY NEEDS FOR SR - SEVENTY-ONE AND WEATHER CONTINGENCIES, AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE PERFORMED OVER PROBABLE BAIL-OUT AREA OF HIJACKER AS DESCRIBED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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DB Cooper-5946 164-81-1944
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: Sac, Seattle (164-81)
DATE: 1/17/72
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: Norjak CAA; Hijacking-Extortion 00: Se
Re : Source
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Attached letter dated 1/14/72 was received at the Tacoma' RA on instant date
Memorandum
TO
: Sac, Seattle (164-81)
DATE: 1/17/72
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: Norjak CAA; Hijacking-Extortion 00: Se
Re : Source
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Attached letter dated 1/14/72 was received at the Tacoma' RA on instant date from previously interviewed concerning hijacking. It is suggested that this letter be placed in his file, as a source in this matter.
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Special: Agent,, F. B. I.4, Old Federal Bldg.,, Tacoma,,.98402-
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Special Agent
F.B.I.,, Tacoma,, 98402
Incomplete details of our conversation regarding hijacking: :
1 .. "We"", of the pilot,, probably referred to an entire crew jumping in practice .. A' co-pilot,, navigator,, jump master ( if jumpers carried) \and a cargo master .. Probably a very cohesive crew ..
2 .. The landing field,, if Sandpoint,, Ida,, was approached across a gorge not far from end of runway ,,
3 .. The collar of the tall suspect, (headless horseman costume) 'was six inches wide in, rear, but tapered to about 3 inches in front,, and was l'ined with a brown fur .
The collar of the tall suspect, (headless horseman costume) 'was six inches wide in, rear, but tapered to about 3 inches in front,, and was l'ined with a brown fur ...
4 .. C. I.A. connectione almost certain if he flew outside the continental U.S .. Saturday Review of Jan .. 1,, 1972,, in an article on the Pentagon papers,, page 25,, end of paragraph 2: : "Later,, Lansdale describes in, a brief passage CIA"s "proprietary" Civil Air Transport., To the innocent world this company was the National Airline of Taiwan .. ""
The "pilot's""experience. is probably listed China Airlines ..
And where would a 727, operating out of Taiwan drop" "personnel"".probably Mainland China ...
5 .. Where could $200,000 be changed on the black market,, by some one with proper credentials ?.? Taiwan,, Hongkong or Manila ?? Where a CIA-China Airlines pilot could have met black market operators?"
China Airlines operates out of San Francisco to Honolulu Wed.,, Fri., ,and Sun .. at 1:15 p.m.,, and on. to Taipei and Hongkong. . The airline is probably so small that every pilot would probably know every other pilot .
to Taipei and Hongkong. . The airline is probably so small that every pilot would probably know every other pilot ... And would there be a lifetime pass for an, old trusted employee ?? or a flight with an, old friend without being om the manifest?"
While the schedule was changed Dec. . 1;, Continental and Pan Am operate flights out of Portland now every night at + Howare 6:40 p.m. China Airlines operates flights from Honolulu Mon,, Tues.,, Thurs., ,and Sat at 1:15 p.m. . for Taiwan ...
6. . The pilot''s; clothes were expensive .. The closest weave I could spot in Nordstrom Best's were $' 205 and $ 215 .. The faint off-white yellow. shirts start at $ 22.50) If that faint single thread were actually a Hongkong weave of a gold thread- it would be more than $ 50 .. Not simple tastes ...
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NR	001	PD PLAIN	&
4:14 PM URGENT 1-18-72 LJQ	Sl
TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
PLAIN	&
4:14 PM URGENT 1-18-72 LJQ	Sl
TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P

NORJAK. SUMMARY TELETYPE
NO PERTINENT INFORMATION DEVELOPED AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
END JFK FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-5950"OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG NO, 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
'DATE:
1/13/72
FROM
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
1/6/72. Re Seattle letter (Sub 182) to Portland, dated
On 1/13/72, Greyhound Bus Ticket Division, Portland, Oregon, was contacted as to the feasibility of obtaining information regarding any individuals who had traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, on 11/30/71. Greyhound Bus, advised that no name is needed or used in the purchasing of bus tickets, and further, ticket subs contain no identifiable information regarding the purchasers.
Portland is leaving discretion of further leads regarding this matter in referenced letter up to Seattle.
Portland is leaving discretion of further leads regarding this matter in referenced letter up to Seattle.
2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SA
JOHN L KETCHAM (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NWA, Flight #304 Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA - Hijacking; Extortion 00: SE
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CIRCULARIZATION
Doctors
Most, but not all, State Doctors belong to the Washington State Medical Association, an organization with 3500 members. They are located at 444 NE Ravenna Blvd., Seattle. They use a mailing bureau and have addressograph plates (small charge for their service).
Hospitals
Washington State Hospital Assn., 601 Broadway, Seattle, has addressograph plates, most hospitals, but not government institutions, about 125 hospitals in Assn.
4025-Total
Clinics
Washington State Clinic Managers Assn .
, 601 Broadway, Seattle, has addressograph plates, most hospitals, but not government institutions, about 125 hospitals in Assn.
4025-Total
Clinics
Washington State Clinic Managers Assn .. has some 25 clinics, 20 and b6 Seattle, has a current list of names. (He has oregon lesy los).
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Travel Agents
American Society of Travel Agents has some 200 travel agents on a mailing list b6 and addressograph plates are at Advance Printing. b7C
414 Vance Pdg., Seattle, has the plates at Advance Printing,
PROBATION OFFICERS
State - 164-81-1948 Send anything for distribution to Washington State Probation Office, West Side Center, P O Boxx 1398, 01ympia, 98501, there are about 120 such officers for the state, they will distribute for you on request. No addressograph plates por mailing list. SEARCHED_INDEXED REMAINED ML FILED m
Federal
U.S. Court House, Seattle has & including himselb6 and Tacoma people; Spokane area, 2, send to
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DB Cooper-5952OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE: 1/18/72
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 1/14/72
/
1
Seattle, telephone advised that he is conducting a fraud investigation of the captioned subject and in talking recently to of Holy Family Hospital,
Spokane, suggested as a suspect for the hijacker of NWA.
explained that
had worked as a rather well.
and knows
advised that lived in the Seattle area at one time, possibly in 1966 for an unknown period of time and also was in the Seattle area between 6/70 to perhaps 11/70. He then moved to Portland and was in Oregon, as of sometime prior to 4/71. The exact date of his residence is not known but that is the last known whereabouts for him.
says uses credit cards to defraud and that was the basis for their investigation.
He furnished the following background concerning
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Name : Aliases :
Race:
White Male
Sex:
Age:
DOB:
164-81-1949 SEARCHED ______ INDEXED_ SERIALIZE ML FILED JAN10 072
He furnished the following background concerning
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Name : Aliases :
Race:
White Male
Sex:
Age:
DOB:
164-81-1949 SEARCHED ______ INDEXED_ SERIALIZE ML FILED JAN10 072 FBI-SEATTLE
CEF : klb (3)
RU
Lead
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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5010-100
DB Cooper-5953 SE 164-81
Height:
5'9" to 5'11"
Build:
Husky
Hobbies:
Is a instructor and a
pilot
Occupations :
Education:
Attended UCLA
holds Washington Driver's License
and also has had a California Driver's License under an assumed name and is believed to have had an Oregon license also under an assumed name.
has photographs available which can be
picked up at the
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DB Cooper-59541/18/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 1/14/72
Seattle, telephone 442-7889, advised that he is conducting a fraud investigation of the cantioned subject and in talking recently to of Holy Family Hospital,
Spokane, suggested as a suspect for the hijacker of NWA.
explained that had worked as a
and knows rather well.
of the cantioned subject and in talking recently to of Holy Family Hospital,
Spokane, suggested as a suspect for the hijacker of NWA.
explained that had worked as a
and knows rather well.
advised that lived in the Seattle area at one time, possibly in 1966 for an unknown period of time and also was in the Seattle area between 6/70 to perhaps 11/70. He then moved to Portland and was in Oregon, as of sometime prior to 4/71. The exact date of his residence is not known but that is the last known whereabouts for him.
says uses credit cards to defraud and that was the basis for their investigation.
He furnished the following background concerning
Name : Aliases :
Race:
White Male
Sex:
Age:
DOB:
164-81-1949
CEF:k1b (3)
I-tl 1
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DB Cooper-5955 NR 023 LA PLAIN 618PM NITEL 1-18-72 GLD TO SEATTLE (164-81) LAS VEGAS (164-60) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
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NORJAK.
RE SUSPECT: 2
(PH) .
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LOS ANGELES, FURNISHED
CAPTIONED PERSON AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT.
WHITE MALE, AGE THIRTY SEVEN TO THIRTY EIGHT, FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, WEARS TOUPEE AND ORIGINALLY FROM
WHITE MALE, AGE THIRTY SEVEN TO THIRTY EIGHT, FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, WEARS TOUPEE AND ORIGINALLY FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SUSPECT RECEIVED BAD CONDUCT DISCHARGE US AIR FORCE (USAF) IN MID FIFTIES, AND DESCRIBED AS NEAT, METHODICAL, AND VAIN. WEARS LIFTS IN SHOES TO INCREASE HEIGHT.
. SUSPECT STATIONED
WITH USAF. AND
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AGAINST HIM AND TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLAR PAID BY INSURANCE. SUSPECT REPORTEDLY RUNNING SINCE THAT TIME,
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ADVISED SUSPECT HAS USED VARIOUS ALIASES, INCLUDING INITIALS D. B. AND FIRST NAME OF KNOWN ' TO HAVE USED LAST NAMES OF BUT NOT KNOWN TO USE NAME OF COOPER.
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN TO HOWEVER, SUSPECT BY LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IN NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR
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FOR
IN NINETEEN SIXTY THREE, HE WORKED AT MAY COMPANY, LOS
ANGELES, STATES SUSPECT
LIVED ON WEST COAST MOST OF ADULT YEARS, AND INDICATED DESIRE TO LIVE IN NORTHWEST.
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN TO HOWEVER, SUSPECT BY LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IN NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR
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FOR
IN NINETEEN SIXTY THREE, HE WORKED AT MAY COMPANY, LOS
ANGELES, STATES SUSPECT
LIVED ON WEST COAST MOST OF ADULT YEARS, AND INDICATED DESIRE TO LIVE IN NORTHWEST. HE IS NOT KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN TRAINED SKY- DIVER.
CONTACT WITH MAY COMPANY, LOS ANGELES, REVEALS
HEADQUARTERS AT
LEASED TO ST. LOUIS, LOS ANGELES INDICES NEGATIVE.
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MISSOURI, WHERE EMPLOYMENT RECORDS WOULD BE LOCATED.
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ST. LOUIS REVIEW USAF RECORDS AND CONTACT
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IN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN COMPLETE CORRECT NAME, DESCRIPTIVE DATA,' NAMES OF RELATIVES OR ASSOCIATES, SO THAT WHEREABOUTS OF CAN BE ESTABLISHED ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
LAS VEGAS CHECK RECORDS LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN PERTINENT INFORMATION AND PHOTO. IF PHOTO OBTAINED, FORWARD SEATTLE, PORTLAND, AND MINNEAPOLIS, FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END RC RECD TWO FEE FBI SEATTLE, CLR
DB Cooper-5958