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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 11/12/87
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM
MUSSAC, JACKSONVILLE (164A-456) (RUC)
SUBJECTE NORJAK; 00: SE SUB:
Re SE airtel to JK, dated 10/26/87.
On 11/9/87,
RECEPTION AND MEDICAL CENTER (RMC), Lake Butler, Florida,
was contacted re former inmate,
Inmate Number and upon review of inmate record, advised the following:
was incarcerated and fingerprinted at RMC, Lake Butler, Florida, on and was not released until During this term,
Inasmuch as no further investigation is deemed necessary in this division, this matter is being RUC'd.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle 1 - Jacksonville MJV/gsd (3) - ELIMINATE - RNN
Approved:
Transmitted
164A-81-8898
Per
165
(Number)
(Time)
N b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20076
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev.
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(Number)
(Time)
N b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20076
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 11/12/87
1
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164A-456) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
00 : SE
SUB:
Re SE airtel to JK, dated 10/26/87.
On 11/9/87,
RECEPTION AND MEDICAL CENTER (RMC), Lake Butler, Florida,
was contacted re former inmate,
Inmate
Number
and upon review of
inmate record,
advised the following:
was incarcerated and fingerprinted at RMC, Lake Butler, Florida, on and was not released
until
During this term,
Inasmuch as no further investigation is deemed necessary in this division, this matter is being RUC'd.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle I - Jacksonville MJV/gsd (3)
1 647-81-8898
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(Number)
(Time) Pas DES
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MSB DB
2 - Seattle I - Jacksonville MJV/gsd (3)
1 647-81-8898
Transmitted Per Approved:
(Number)
(Time) Pas DES
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MSB DB Cooper-20077
1 2 '3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
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1 2 3 NORJAK;

TO:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)

00:	SEATTLE
SUB :

For the information of the Jacksonville Field Division, has been suggested as a NORJAK suspect by
Twin Rivers Correctional Center, Washington State Department of Corrections, Monroe, Washington.
is described as follows:
Name :
Date of birth:
Race :
Sex :
Height:
Weight:
140 pounds
Hair :
Brown
Eyes:
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
FBI number :
SSAN:
Place of birth:
Tattoo:
Occupation:
is described as follows:
Name :
Date of birth:
Race :
Sex :
Height:
Weight:
140 pounds
Hair :
Brown
Eyes:
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
FBI number :
SSAN:
Place of birth:
Tattoo:
Occupation:
Contact address of
nearest relative:
Satsuma, Florida
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3-Jacksonville (164-109) - (3-Seattle (164A-81) RNN : 11 
RN(6) Och
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
Searched Serialize Indexed
164A-81-8899
b6
b7C
N
DB Cooper-20078
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
AC
Filed 14)
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate . Priority Routine
White
Male
5'10"SE 164A-81
A review of FBI rap sheet indicates that he was Corrections, Lake Butler, Florida, for the
fingerprinted on at the Florida Division of he was sentenced to
which other sentence the defendant may now be serving. with any
LEADS :
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION
AT LAKE BUTLER, FLORIDA
Will determine if was incarcerated on November 24, 1971, (the date of the NORJAK hijacking) .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20079 

TO:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20079 

TO:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)

FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 10/26/87
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE
SUB :
b6 b7c
For the information of the Jacksonville Field Division, has been suggested as a NORJAK suspect by
Twin Rivers Correctional Center, Washington State Department of Corrections, Monroe, Washington.
is described as follows:
b6 b7C
Name :
Date of birth:
Race :
White
Sex :
Height:
Male 5'10"
Weight:
140 pounds
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
FBI number :
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
SSAN:
Place of birth:
Tattoo:
Occupation :
Contact address of
nearest relative:
Satsuma, Florida
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3-Jacksonville (164-109) 3-Seattle (164A-81)
:
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
SSAN:
Place of birth:
Tattoo:
Occupation :
Contact address of
nearest relative:
Satsuma, Florida
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3-Jacksonville (164-109) 3-Seattle (164A-81) RNN : 11 (6)
21
Approved:
Transmitted Per
(Number)
(Time)
1647-81-8899
DB Cooper-20080 MEB FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85) F
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 10/26/87

TO:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)

NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
SUB :
For the information of the Jacksonville Field Division, has been suggested as a NORJAK suspect by
Twin Rivers Correctional Center, Washington State Department of Corrections, Monroe, Washington.
is described as follows:
Name :
Date of birth:
Race :
White
Male 5'10"
Weight:
140 pounds
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
FBI number :
SSAN:
Place of birth:
Tattoo:
Occupation:
Contact
is described as follows:
Name :
Date of birth:
Race :
White
Male 5'10"
Weight:
140 pounds
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
FBI number :
SSAN:
Place of birth:
Tattoo:
Occupation:
Contact address of
nearest relative:
Satsuma, Florida
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3-Jacksonville (164-109) 3- Seattle (164A-81)
RNN : 11
(6)
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-20082
164A-81-8899
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Sex :
Height: Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81 ) ( ₽)
Date
10/27/87
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Re
Enclosed are eight photographs of
On October 1, 1987, the writer received a routing slip from Special Agent which advised he had received a call from Yakima, Washington
b6
b7C
telephone
advised that she
b7D
had provided some photographs of in connection with captioned matter to the FBI approximately ten years ago. She requested from that he return the photos to her. She stated
with a date of
birth of approximately
LEADS:
Pls Mark and Initial Circle for Indexing
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Will return the attached eight photographs of and obtain from her a receipt
for same.
with a date of
birth of approximately
LEADS:
Pls Mark and Initial Circle for Indexing
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Will return the attached eight photographs of and obtain from her a receipt
for same.
b6
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
b7C b7D 2 - Seattle (164A-81) RNN : mag (2) mag
DB Cooper-20084
RUN
164A-81-8900
1*
Makina ld
P ?-. 1857
b6 b7C
b6 b7C 8
b6 b7CMemorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
10/27/87
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Re
Enclosed are eight photographs of
On October 1, 1987, the writer received a routing slip from Special Agent which advised he had received a Yakima, Washington
call from
telephone
advised that she had provided some photographs of in connection with captioned matter to the FBI approximately ten years ago. She requested from that he return the photos to her. She stated
with a date of
birth of approximately
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Will return the attached eight photographs of and obtain from her a receipt for same.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 Seattle (164A-81) RNN : mag (2) Was Pvx)
164A-81-8900
1*
.57
b6 b7C
YakinTa lol
JOS
DB Cooper-20085
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DMemorandum
!
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 Seattle (164A-81) RNN : mag (2) Was Pvx)
164A-81-8900
1*
.57
b6 b7C
YakinTa lol
JOS
DB Cooper-20085
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DMemorandum
!
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
10/27/87
From :
SA
b6
b7C
Subject :
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Re
b6
b7C
Enclosed are eight photographs of
On October 1, 1987, the writer received a routing slip from Special Agent which advised he had received a call from Yakima, Washington b6
telephone
advised that she b7C had provided some photographs of in connection with captioned matter to the FBI approximately ten years ago. She requested from that he return the photos to her. She b7D stated with a date of birth of approximately
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
for same.
Will return the attached eight photographs of b6 and obtain from her a receipt b7C b7D
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle (164A-81) RNN : mag (2)
164A-81-8900 SACHER RESUMEISOLA C SPRINGER 1/4 STER 16 2
1*
OCT .2 7 1987
FBI SEATTLE Mes
DB Cooper-20086Memorandum
6
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
10/26/87
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
/
Re NORJAK suspect
Re memo by SA
dated August 11, 1987.
2 7 1987
FBI SEATTLE Mes
DB Cooper-20086Memorandum
6
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
10/26/87
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
/
Re NORJAK suspect
Re memo by SA
dated August 11, 1987. b6 b7C
A review of FBI record indicates an arrest on by the Sheriff's
Office in Vancouver, Washington, arrest number
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Sheriff's Office at Vancouver and attempt to determine the disposition of that arrest. If was incarcerated as a result of that arrest, it should be determined if he was in jail on November 24, 1971, (the date of captioned hijacking) .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
-Seattle (164A-81) RNN : 11 (3)
16HA-81-8901
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
1
OCT 26 1987
FBI - SEATTLE
MB
DB Cooper-20087
Load
ants b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C Memorandum
W
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
10/26/87
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK ;
00: SEATTLE
Re NORJAK suspect
Re memo by SA
dated August 11, 1987. b6 b7c
A review of FBI record indicates an arrest on by the Sheriff's 
Office in Vancouver, Washington, arrest number
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Sheriff's Office at Vancouver and
indicates an arrest on by the Sheriff's 
Office in Vancouver, Washington, arrest number
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Sheriff's Office at Vancouver and attempt to determine the disposition of that arrest. If 
was incarcerated as a result of that arrest, it should be determined if he was in jail on November 24, 1971, (the date of captioned hijacking) .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 3-Seattle (164A-81) RNN : 11 (3) RUN
164A-81-8901
SEARCHED CO SINDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
1
OCT 26 1987
FOR SEATTLE
Vancouver le To
N
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20088
b6 b7C
x b6 b7CMemorandum
(
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
10/26/87
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Re NORJAK suspect
Re memo by SA
dated August 11, 1987.
A review of FBI record indicates an arrest on by the Sheriff's 
Office in Vancouver, Washington, arrest number
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Sheriff's Office at Vancouver and attempt to determine the disposition of that arrest. If was incarcerated as a result of that arrest, it should be determined if he was in jail on November 24, 1971, (the date of captioned hijacking) .
If was incarcerated as a result of that arrest, it should be determined if he was in jail on November 24, 1971, (the date of captioned hijacking) .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 3-Seattle (164A-81) RNN : 11 (3)
1
164A-81-8901
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 16 FILED 2 OCT 26 1987
FBI -- SEATTLE MSB
DB Cooper-20089
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CInternews INTERNATIONAL NEWS FEATURES BERWICK BASSETT, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, SN4 9NF Telephone
b6 b7c
Office of Public Information FBI Headquarters Washington DC 20535 United States
September 21 1987
Dear Sir,
Would you please advise us the address of the FBI in Seattle. We want to know if there have been any developments in the Cooper case since this story appeared in the British press.
Sincerely yours,
Researcher
b6 b7C
164A-81-8902
SEARCHE, LODY POSTINDEXED. SERIALIZED.
KOV 4 1987 FRI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-20090
b6 b7cInternews INTERNATIONAL NEWS FEATURES BERWICK BASSETT, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, SN4 9NF Telephone
b6 b7C
Office of Public Information FBI Headquarters Washington DC 20535 United States
September 21 1987
Dear Sir,
Would you please advise us the address of the FBI in Seattle.
Cooper-20090
b6 b7cInternews INTERNATIONAL NEWS FEATURES BERWICK BASSETT, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, SN4 9NF Telephone
b6 b7C
Office of Public Information FBI Headquarters Washington DC 20535 United States
September 21 1987
Dear Sir,
Would you please advise us the address of the FBI in Seattle. We want to know if there have been any developments in the Cooper case since this story appeared in the British press.
Sincerely yours,
Researcher
b6 b7C
164A -81-8902
KGV 4 1937
785
DB Cooper-20091October 30, 1987 AIRMAIL
Internews International News Features Berwick Bassett Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9NF, England Dear
b6 b7C
Your letter of September 21 requesting the address of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Seattle, Washington regarding any developments in the Cooper case has been referred to my office.
For your information, the Cooper investigation remains pending; therefore, further comments cannot be made at this time.
If you wish to consult the FBI office in Seattle, the address is as follows: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Room 710, Federal Office Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98174, Telephone: (206) 622-0460.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
is as follows: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Room 710, Federal Office Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98174, Telephone: (206) 622-0460.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
Sincerely yours, Louch Milt Ahlerich Acting Assistant Director Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
1 )- SAC, Seattle - Enclosure
1647-81-8903
b6 b7C
Nu# # 1987
DB Cooper-20092October 30, 1987 AIRMAIL
Internews International News Features Berwick Bassett Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9NF, England
Dear
Your letter of September 21 requesting the address of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Seattle, Washington regarding any developments in the Cooper case has been referred to my office.
For your information, the Cooper investigation remains pending; therefore, further comments cannot be made at this time.
If you wish to consult the FBI office in Seattle, the address is as follows: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Room 710, Federal Office Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98174, Telephone: (206) 622-0460.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
Sincerely yours, Milt Ahlerich Acting Assistant Director Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
1 )- SAC, Seattle -
Sincerely yours, Milt Ahlerich Acting Assistant Director Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
1 )- SAC, Seattle - Enclosure
1647-81-8903
Boa 4 1987
1 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20093
b6 b7CD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile ATRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 1/19/88
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
FRO
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (RUC) (SQUAD 10)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Re: Seattle airtel to San Francisco, ET AL, dated
8/11/87, and San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 9/18/87.
Administrative: Where appropriate, Privacy Act (e) (3) data was furnished to persons interviewed. Express .- promises of confidentiality, both limited and unlimited, have been noted where granted.
Investigation at San Francisco is negative concerning the existence of any accounts in the name of D.
Investigation at San Francisco is negative concerning the existence of any accounts in the name of D.B. COOPER, or with MERRILL, LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER AND SMITH INCORPORATED, 580 California Street, San Francisco, California.
Inasmuch as Seattle is unable to obtain a subpoena for aforementioned account records, and in the absence of further leads, San Francisco considers captioned matter RUC.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2) - Seattle 1 - Newark 2 - San Francisco DP/dp (5)
1647-81-8904
21
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
b6 U.s. GRO: 1987 + 181-48, b7C
DB Cooper-20094
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFC.36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 1/19/88
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
FROM
: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (RUC) (SQUAD 10)
SUBJECT: NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 1/19/88
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
FROM
: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (RUC) (SQUAD 10)
SUBJECT: NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Re: Seattle airtel to San Francisco, ET AL, dated
8/11/87, and San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 9/18/87.
Administrative: Where appropriate, Privacy Act (e) (3) data was furnished to persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality, both limited and unlimited, have been noted where granted.
Investigation at San Francisco is negative concerning the existence of any accounts in the name of D.B. COOPER, or with MERRILL, LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER AND SMITH INCORPORATED, 580 California Street, San Francisco, California.
Inasmuch as Seattle is unable to obtain a subpoena for aforementioned account records, and in the absence of further leads, San Francisco considers captioned matter RUC.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 1 - Newark 2 - San Francisco DP/dp (5)
164A-81-8904
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time).
U.S. GPO, 1987-461-186
DB Cooper-20095
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7CZ
„Memorandum
興
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (₽)
Date
GPO, 1987-461-186
DB Cooper-20095
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
b6 b7CZ
„Memorandum
興
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (₽)
Date
2/8/88
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re October 26, 1987 memo from SA
to SAC, SEATTLE concerning
On February 2, 1988 was contacted at the CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE located in Vancouver, Washington. did not have available her complete file on but indicated that she could provide a booking photograph of the subject from 1981, which she did. also mentioned
that in a 1981 search that she conducted at
house , in Vancouver, Washington she found a newspaper article dated November 24, 1976 from the "Columbian" which showed a front page story concerning the D. COOPER hijacking. also mentioned that during that same search when looking inside a safe in house she noticed large sums of cash.
stated that she did not record any of the serial numbers and did not remember what the denominations of the cash or. the amount was. felt that because of the low value of the residence and the squalid conditions she found it highly unusual and strange for a person of economic background could not
felt that because of the low value of the residence and the squalid conditions she found it highly unusual and strange for a person of economic background could not to be in possession of this much cash. Again recall if she even counted money to determine the exact amount. stated it was not part of the search warrant and that was arrested
she left it. Subsequent to the search and later convicted of released from prison and is now residing in the Vancouver, Washington area.
was recently
Reviewing the photograph of provided by it is the investigating agent's opinion that there is little resemblence between photograph and the artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200,000.00 from the NORTHWEST AIRLINES on November 24, 1971. photograph depicts a distinct crease in the center of his chin which forms a double chin which is not reflected in any of the artist conceptions 2 - Seattle (164A-81) MJS: biglia (2)
AGE?
1
164A-81-8905
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED FILED
FEB 0 9 1988
TLE
N
b6
b7C
DB Cooper-20096
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Page
b6 b7C SE 164A-81
of the hijacker.
1
164A-81-8905
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED FILED
FEB 0 9 1988
TLE
N
b6
b7C
DB Cooper-20096
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Page
b6 b7C SE 164A-81
of the hijacker. In addition, eyebrows are arched and again that is not consistent with the description of the hijacker. does meet the basic physical description and age requirements. booking photo shows him to be 6'1" while the hijacker was described as 5'10 to 6'0" tall.
A check of CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT records shows that there is no indication that was ever incarcerated prior to 1981. Any further investigation or leads to be covered concerning will be left to the discretion of the case agent.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-20097
2*Memorandum
JOL
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
2/8/88
From :
SA
.
Subject :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re October 26, 1987 memo from SA
to SAC, SEATTLE concerning
On February 2, 1988 was contacted at the CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE located in Vancouver, Washington. did not have available her complete file on but indicated that she could provide a booking photograph of the subject from 1981, which she did.
did not have available her complete file on but indicated that she could provide a booking photograph of the subject from 1981, which she did. also mentioned
that in a 1981 search that she conducted at
house, in Vancouver, Washington she found a newspaper article dated November 24, 1976 from the "Columbian" which showed a front page story concerning the D. COOPER hijacking. also mentioned that during that same search when looking inside a safe in house she noticed large sums of cash.
stated that she did not record any of the serial numbers and did not remember what the denominations of the cash or the amount was. felt that because of the low value of the residence and the squalid conditions she found it highly unusual and strange for a person of
economic background could not
to be in possession of this much cash. Again recall if she even counted money to determine the exact amount.
stated it was not part of the search warrant and that
was arrested was recently
she left it. Subsequent to the search and later convicted of released from prison and is now residing in the Vancouver, Washington area.
Subsequent to the search and later convicted of released from prison and is now residing in the Vancouver, Washington area.
Reviewing the photograph of provided by it is the investigating agent's opinion that there is little resemblence between photograph and the artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200,000.00 from the NORTHWEST AIRLINES on November 24, 1971. photograph depicts a distinct crease in the center of his chin which forms a double chin which is not reflected in any of the artist conceptions 2)- Seattle (164A-81) MJS:blg (2)
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The following investigation was conducted on the dates indicated by Special Agent at Sacramento, California and Folsom, California:
On September 15, 1987, resident of b6 b7C
Sacramento, California, telephone number
advised that had lived there up to April, 1987 and then moved to Folsom, California.
was conducted on the dates indicated by Special Agent at Sacramento, California and Folsom, California:
On September 15, 1987, resident of b6 b7C
Sacramento, California, telephone number
advised that had lived there up to April, 1987 and then moved to Folsom, California. He also advised that had
number for
as a
He furnished a telephone and stated she is employed for a decorating company.
On September 16, 1987, was contacted via return telephone call from a message left on her answering machine. She stated she presently lives at Folsom, California and is self-employed, telephone
doing business as number She formerly resided at
Denville, New Jersey
and claimed that
owes
her much more than and she would be happy to talk to the FBI about him and to know his current status and/or whereabouts. Arrangements were made to interview her about when she returned from out of town.
On September 17, 1987, it was determined via phone call to SA Seattle Division, that had been arrested in Vancouver, Washington on out of New Jersey;
but had been released by the local police on May 21, 1987 as New Jersey would not extradite him. reportedly admitted that
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Washington on out of New Jersey;
but had been released by the local police on May 21, 1987 as New Jersey would not extradite him. reportedly admitted that
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told her that she disappeared with
with the help of reportedly spent some time in jail in San Francisco during this
for
was living in San Jose, California when met him. in about 1980. has always been self-employed as a and he always had a full beard (he never shaved it) during the period of
Regarding a possible MERRILL LYNCH account belonging to advised that this could be a property settlement
that received
has always been self-employed as a and he always had a full beard (he never shaved it) during the period of
Regarding a possible MERRILL LYNCH account belonging to advised that this could be a property settlement
that received after (San Francisco Bay area) in funds, which
He told her that he received
he put into MERRILL LYNCH in the Bay area. He referred to this as his which he could not touch until age 50}, without paying tax penalties. He never identified his broker to her, but claimed to have a lawyer, possibly in Redwood City, Cali- fornia, who handled his affairs and managed this "account". She advised she never beleived this, as
was an habitual liar and
loved to exaggerate or fabricate stories. She stated that she has corresponded with the D.A. 's office in Morristown, New Jersey telephone number to include inquiries about this alleged MERRILL LYNCH account information relating to
Concerning the possibility that might be D. B.
COOPER, recalled that seemed to have a great and continuing interest in the folklore surrounding COOPER. was an avid fisherman and hunter and told her he was very familiar with the terrain around Mt.
COOPER, recalled that seemed to have a great and continuing interest in the folklore surrounding COOPER. was an avid fisherman and hunter and told her he was very familiar with the terrain around Mt. St. Helens. He always read a lot and paid attention to the media comments and stories about COOPER. She, herself, never went to the Pacific Northwest with on any of his trips; and frankly didn't believe him because she considered him to be a pathological liar. did tell her that he had spent time in the 101st Airborne Division in the Army, especially in the training area; and did his service tiem in Germany and Europe. After his release from the Army, he returned to North Dakota (where he was from) .
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did not have any real tattoos; but she did
recall he had one She described as being about 5'10" and about 230 pounds, noting that he used to weigh about 175 in 1980, when they first met. He has partially-balding brown hair and blue eyes, and has a He is of extraction; and hardly ever drank (only occasionally) .
He has partially-balding brown hair and blue eyes, and has a He is of extraction; and hardly ever drank (only occasionally) . He did not use any drugs, but was very fond of gambling. To her knowledge, he never used any other names.
stated she has seen artist sketches of COOPER, but could not see any resemblance, especially since was bearded during the entire time She did add
that he is a and he has a
with
She did vaguely recall from a past hunting photo of taken prior to that was clean-shaven and very slender (about 130 pounds) with a narrow face. She had no idea where this old photo might be.
During October, 1987, as a result of telephone conver- sations with the Newark Division of the FBI, copies of arrest photo from arrest as well as the official" artist's conception sketch from a 1971 Seattle informational bulle- tin letter regarding the hijacker who extorted $200,000 from NORTHWEST AIRLINES on November 24, 1971 were received for the purpose of recontacting about a possible resemblance.
On November 3 and later on November 24, 1987, advised, upon viewing the arrest photo and the 1971 sketch, that there
On November 3 and later on November 24, 1987, advised, upon viewing the arrest photo and the 1971 sketch, that there did appear to be an uncanny strong resemblance between the two. She added that hair (per her recollection) had no part, as he had lost most of the top portion of his hair by 1980. She commented that if he did ever part his hair, it would be on the left.
According to smoked heavily -- about three packs a day, regularly -- up to March, 1984 and then quit, cold- turkey. He always smoked filter cigarettes, usually Kent's; and did not smoke Raleigh's ever (to her recollection). As a result of his smoking habit, he had the usual stained teeth and fingers. She also commented that he always seemed "fascinated" about the D.B. COOPER legend; but never initiated the conversation about it, and always seemed to have a quick answer to whatever was brought up about
it. did also tell her that he did "night jumps" in Europe while in the Army; and sometimes bragged about a friend in the Bay area who had or owned a plane.
did also tell her that he did "night jumps" in Europe while in the Army; and sometimes bragged about a friend in the Bay area who had or owned a plane.
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The following investigation was conducted on the dates indicated by Special Agent at Sacramento, California and Folsom, California:
On September 15, 1987, resident of Sacramento, California, telephone number
advised that had lived there up to April, 1987 and then moved to Folsom, California. He also advised that had
number for
as a
He furnished a telephone and stated she is employed for a decorating company.
On September 16, 1987, was contacted via return telephone call from a message left on her answering machine. She stated she presently lives at and is self-employed, telephone
Folsom, California
doing business as number She formerly resided at
owes Denville, New Jersey
and claimed that
her much more than and she would be happy to talk to the FBI about him and to know his current status and/or whereabouts.
business as number She formerly resided at
owes Denville, New Jersey
and claimed that
her much more than and she would be happy to talk to the FBI about him and to know his current status and/or whereabouts. Arrangements were made to interview her about when she returned from out of town.
On September 17, 1987, it was determined via phone call to SA Seattle Division, that had been arrested in Vancouver, Washington on out of New Jersey; but had been released by the local police on May 21, 1987 as New Jersey would not extradite him. reportedly admitted that but that he was now broke. he
whereabouts after May 21, 1987 were not known.
On September 23, 1987,
was interviewed at Folsom, California and furnished the following information about
has at least
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(who never changed her name), who lives in Vancouver Washington, but has no permanent address. reportedly
in the area. There were
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Re NORJACK suspect
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 8/11/87; Sacramento telcalls to Newark, 10/2/87, 10/26/87 and 1/19/88. 
Enclosed for recipients are two (2) copies each of investigative inserts reflecting results of Sacramento investigation, including several contacts with *
Various telephone contacts with Seattle and Newark Divisions have indicated to Sacramento that has been interviewed by the FBI and that his current whereabouts are unknown. Sacramento is unaware of the results of San Francisco investigation regarding any alleged MERRILL LYNCH account in name.
Sacramento is unaware of the results of San Francisco investigation regarding any alleged MERRILL LYNCH account in name.
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SUBJECT:
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(Bufile: 164-2111)
Re NORJACK suspect
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 8/11/87; Sacramento
telcalls to Newark, 10/2/87, 10/26/87 and 1/19/88.
SACRAMENTO
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SUBJECT:
NORJACK
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(00: SE)
(Bufile: 164-2111)
Re NORJACK suspect
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 8/11/87; Sacramento
telcalls to Newark, 10/2/87, 10/26/87 and 1/19/88.
Enclosed for recipients are two (2) copies each of investigative inserts reflecting results of Sacramento investigation, including several contacts with
Various telephone contacts with Seattle and Newark Divisions have indicated to Sacramento that has been interviewed by the FBI and that his current whereabouts are unknown. Sacramento is unaware of the results of San Francisco investigation regarding any alleged MERRILL LYNCH account in name.
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Sheriff Office records show subject's name as
Height 5'9%" and Weight 150 1bs., light brown hair and hazel eyes. His complexion is shown as fair and medium build.
Subject was first arrested on
the charge of Records show the subject
on was released on that same day after posting bond.
Subject's second arrest was on
on
a charge of Subject was released on December 11, 1964. Disposition is shown as dismissed by Judge TRUAX.
Subject's third arrest was on for Subject was released on December 23 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Subject"received and bail with the bail being suspended.
Subject's fourth arrest was on - Subject was released on the same
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County records did not contain any other information with regard to the subject. There was no indication that the subject was incarcerated on November 24, 1971.
County records did not contain any other information with regard to the subject. There was no indication that the subject was incarcerated on November 24, 1971.
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Investigation conducted in Vancouver, Washington on February 1, 1988, by SA produced the following results:
A search of arrest records at the CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Vancouver, Washington developed that had been arrested on four separate occasions by the CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Sheriff Office records show subject's name as
Height 5'9'{" and Weight 150 lbs. , light brown hair and hazel eyes. His complexion is shown as fair and medium build.
Subject was first arrested on
on the charge of
Records show the subject was released on that same day after posting bond.
Subject's second arrest was on on
a charge of Subject was released on December 11, 1964. Disposition is shown as dismissed by Judge TRUAX.
Subject's second arrest was on on
a charge of Subject was released on December 11, 1964. Disposition is shown as dismissed by Judge TRUAX.
Subject's third arrest was on for Subject was released on December 23 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Subject received
and bail with the bail being suspended.
Subject's fourth arrest was on - Subject was released on the same day on his own recognizance.
County records did not contain any other information with regard to the subject. There was no indication that the subject was incarcerated on November 24, 1971.
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For information receiving offices, on 3/7/88, Pendleton, Oregon, showed SA a painting which she
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For information receiving offices, on 3/7/88, Pendleton, Oregon, showed SA a painting which she said was given to her and her husband by an individual by the name of GENE COOPER or M. G. COOPER around 1970 or 1971. She advised that when she went to take the painting down from her wall, in that she was getting tired of it, she noticed on the reverse side the following printing: D. B. COOPER, Route 1, Box 134, Hermiston; name of painting: Final Resting; place of painting, Mind; date of painting, 1970; price, $450.00.
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advised that upon reading the name D. B. Cooper she became quite suspicious, in that this individual was.aivery : unusual person and may have had some of the characteristics of the hijacker, D. B. COOPER. She advised this individual recited poetry to the point of boring people, was an artist, was married to a lady in her seventies, and seemed to have a fascination for death as reflected in the painting, "Final Resting" that he gave her.
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Upon being shown a composite photo of the alleged hijacker, "D. B. COOPER", she said, "It really looks like him. " She indicated she thought it looked like him seventeen years ago when she first saw the composite.
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On 3/7/88, also advised that she knew EUGENE COOPER from contacts in the Eagles Lodge, Pendleton, Oregon, where she had danced with him on several occasions.
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On 3/7/88, also advised that she knew EUGENE COOPER from contacts in the Eagles Lodge, Pendleton, Oregon, where she had danced with him on several occasions. Both she and her husband, thought that he was from somewhere in the Midwest, possibly Arkansas or Kansas. They depicted him as a funloving individual who drank heavily and spent a lot of money. further indicated that she had danced with him on several occasions, but that he left, came back after having been gone three weeks, just before the holidays of Christmas and New Years, 1971. At that time, he was limping and indicated that he had been in a car wreck.
She advised that several people joked with him, referring to him as, "D. B. COOPER." She advised that the episode of 'D. B. COOPER was still in the news at that time.
worked with EUGENE COOPER while at Arrow Chevrolet, Pendleton, Oregon,
Several other witnesses, including who had and also characterized COOPER as having very irregular behavior, very much of a con-man and having been gone for a period of time and came back limping and somewhat crippled up, and having a pin removed from his shoulder in a
had and also characterized COOPER as having very irregular behavior, very much of a con-man and having been gone for a period of time and came back limping and somewhat crippled up, and having a pin removed from his shoulder in a shoulder injury, which occurred around the end of 1971 to the first part of 1972.
It is noted that the hijacking in the D. B. COOPER case occurred 11/24/71, in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
On 3/10/88, in Hermiston, Oregon, of with whom subject had resided from approximately, advised that EUGENE COOPER was definitely a con-man whom she could never accept. She advised that and would defend him on many issues. She advised that EUGENE COOPER was introduced to in Eugene, Oregon, in either 1969 or 1970, and took care of in Hillsboro, Oregon for a period of
time, then subsequently moved to Eventually, COOPER moved back to Muskogee, Oklahoma, and lived also.
with
On 3/10/88, who is that EUGENE COOPER years old, advised in the 1970's. for indicated
She indicated he helped with a period and then moved to the She
She further advised that EUGENE COOPER had served in the military, and had worked in an air traffic control tower.
for indicated
She indicated he helped with a period and then moved to the She
She further advised that EUGENE COOPER had served in the military, and had worked in an air traffic control tower. She was very protective of EUGENE COOPER, and when advised that he was a possible suspect in the D. B. COOPER hijacking, she immediately became quite lucid in her recollection of details, and advised that he was there to show her the newspaper when it happened, and to indicate, "Well for heavens sake, look at this?" She recalled her response was, "I'll look at it later" because she was baking something.
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She criticized the FBI for "trying to investigate a dead man." It was later determined that EUGENE COOPER committed suicide in approximately 1974, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Subsequent to a conversation with
advised that she would be very protective of EUGENE COOPER, even though COOPER were dead.
On 3/11/88, Newport, Oregon, telephonically advised that she had always thought the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER looked just like EUGENE COOPER, and that she had indicated that to other members of the family at the time of the
COOPER looked just like EUGENE COOPER, and that she had indicated that to other members of the family at the time of the hijacking. She characterized COOPER as an individual who was always trying to find someone to take advantage of. She indicated that she had immediately come to the decision upon viewing the composite sketch in 1971, that it looked like EUGENE COOPER. Only after she had made that decision did she realize that the last names were in fact the same. She indicated, however, that she did not report that to any law enforcement authority.
On 3/11/88,
Muskogee, Oklahoma, telephonically advised that EUGENE COOPER had moved out to their area after having been in Hermiston, and later in Muskogee. COOPER had advised them that he had been in the military, worked in an air traffic control tower and been a paramedic. He ventually shot himself, and died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
The advised that he had been trying to gain attention from some girls living in a dormitory, and from in order to Help did.
The advised that he had been trying to gain attention from some girls living in a dormitory, and from in order to Help did.notarrive on time and he bled to death. He had been an alcoholic for many years and used drugs as well. The advised that COOPER had been a con-man and had taken over
away from They indicated that COOPER had painted several different paintings on the death theme. They advised that he would do anything that would give attention to himself. COOPER was hospitalized in the General Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and died in the time period of 1974 through 1976. They advised that there would be several records with the Muskogee Police Department regarding his death. They further indicated they had photographs and a recording of his voice, which they would make available to the FBI.
From the information obtained from the individuals contacted, the following information of interest in this matter should be noted:
1. An individual fitting the description of the hijacker,. DAN COOPER, resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in the time period 1971-1972.
An individual fitting the description of the hijacker,. DAN COOPER, resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in the time period 1971-1972. The hijacking occurred 11/24/71.
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Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Age	Forty to forty-eight
Height	5'11" - 6'2"
Weight	165-180 pounds
Complexion	Light to medium
Hair	Light to medium brown, greatly receded (had dyed his hair black in the past)
Build	Medium to well-built
Facial	Clean shaven
Other	Very intelligent, very articulate
Eyes	Light in color
Past Occupation	Worked in military branch of service in an air traffic control tower, possibly a paramedic
Other Occupations	Automobile salesman and mobile home
EUGENE COOPER is described as: ×

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Age	Forty to forty-eight
Height	5'11" - 6'2"
Weight	165-180 pounds
Complexion	Light to medium
Hair	Light to medium brown, greatly receded (had dyed his hair black in the past)
Build	Medium to well-built
Facial	Clean shaven
Other	Very intelligent, very articulate
Eyes	Light in color
Past Occupation	Worked in military branch of service in an air traffic control tower, possibly a paramedic
Other Occupations	Automobile salesman and mobile home salesman
Other Characteristics	Wore sunglasses often; possibly from the Midwest; walked with slight limp in early part of 1972; also had recently
sustained shoulder injury; had cigarette
salesman and mobile home salesman
Other Characteristics	Wore sunglasses often; possibly from the Midwest; walked with slight limp in early part of 1972; also had recently
sustained shoulder injury; had cigarette stains on fingers, right hand; personality very abnormal, described as "goofy",
heavy drinker, big spender.

The following description is taken from the file regarding the hijacker, DAN COOPER:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Age
Mid forties
Height
6'
Weight
170 - 175 pounds
Complexion
Olive, or medium to swarthy
Hair
Black
Build
Average to well-built
Eyes
Brown
Other
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It should be further noted that EUGENE COOPER was known at the Eagles Club in Pendleton, Oregon during the time period of 1971, and danced with two to three different women who described him as a good dancer. He left for two to three weeks and returned just prior to the holidays, 1971.
Oregon during the time period of 1971, and danced with two to three different women who described him as a good dancer. He left for two to three weeks and returned just prior to the holidays, 1971. During the first of 1972, while employed at the Arrow Chevrolet in Pendleton, Oregon, he had been injured and had to have a pin removed from his shoulder, which he showed another employee at Arrow Chevrolet, indicating he had been to a hospital recently, twice.
LEADS
BUTTE DIVISION
AT BOISE, IDAHO. Will interview
telephone number
NBC Clothing, Boise, telephone number Interview in detail regarding any knowledge and recollection she may have of EUGENE COOPER. Note that is with whom COOPER in Hermiston, Oregon,
is employed by
through
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will attempt to determine current location of witnesses who were stewardesses during the 1971 hijacking for future interview, wherein photos can be shown and tape of COOPER's voice can be played. Will also furnish Portland addresses of any other witnesses.
OKLAHOMA DIVISION
AT MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA. (1) Will obtain photos and tape of EUGENE COOPER's voice from Okmulgee, telephone number
and will forward same to Portland.
(1) Will obtain photos and tape of EUGENE COOPER's voice from Okmulgee, telephone number
and will forward same to Portland.
(2) Will make inquiry at the Muskogee, Oklahoma, Police Department regarding the apparent suicide death of EUGENE COOPER in 1974-75. Will obtain all the identifying data and any information which may be helpful in further identifying military records.
(3) Will inquire at the Muskogee General Hospital for all records, autopsy reports and any available x-ray reports pertaining to deceased suspect, and any and all details pertaining to other relatives or other available information regarding EUGENE COOPER.
PORTLAND DIVISION
AT PENDLETON, OREGON. Will coordinate investigation, and recontact additional witnesses developed in this matter.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile 
AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 3/15/88
TO:
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)
FROM:1
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41 ) (P)
NORJAK;
(00: Seattle) 
For information receiving offices, on 3/7/88, Pendleton, Oregon, showed SA a painting which she said was given to her and her husband by an individual by the name of GENE COOPER or M. G. COOPER around 1970 or 1971. She advised that when she went to take the painting down from her wall, in that she was getting tired of it, she noticed on the reverse side the following printing: D. B. COOPER, Route 1, Box 134, Hermiston; name of painting: Final Resting; place of painting, Mind; date of painting, 1970; price, $450.00.
advised that upon reading the name D. B. Cooper b6 she became quite suspicious, in that this individual wasiaivery unusual person and may have had some of the characteristics of the hijacker, D. B. COOPER. She advised this individual recited poetry to the point of boring people, was an artist, was married to a lady in her seventies, and seemed to have a
She advised this individual recited poetry to the point of boring people, was an artist, was married to a lady in her seventies, and seemed to have a fascination for death as reflected in the painting, "Final Resting" that he gave her.
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She also advised that this individual had been in a bad accident and had become quite crippled around the time of the hijacking, saying he had been in a car accident. She advised that she had always had a question in her mind, because he had disappeared for a period of time, and then came back later, crippled
Upon being shown a composite photo of the alleged hijacker, "D. B. COOPER", she said, "It really looks like him, " She indicated she thought it looked like him seventeen years ago when she first saw the composite.
2 - Oklahoma City 2 - Butte (164-26)
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INBOX.2 (#645) TEXT : VZCZCPD0004 RR OC BT SE DE PD #0004 0882315 ZNR UUUUU R 282300Z MAR 88 FM PORTLAND (164A-41) P OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) ROUTINE BUTTE (164-26) ROUTINE SEATTLE (164A-81) ROUTINE BT
UNCLAS NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE. RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO OKLAHOMA CITY, MARCH 15, 1988. ALL OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO XPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEADS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION. 
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SEATTLE (164A-81) ROUTINE RT UNCLAS NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
-8910 C RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO OKLAHOMA CITY, MARCH 15, 1988. ALL OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO XPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEADS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 3/18/88
TO ¥ SAC, DENVER
1
FROM
:
SAC
(RUC)
2
3
4
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D.B. COOPER
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
CO SEATTLE
Sus :
5
For information of Denver, on 3/14/88, ( PROTECT IDENTITY-REQUEST) , at Denver, Colorado, telephonically contacted SRA at the Santa Fe Resident Agency. who exclusively requested that his identity not be revealed, advised that he
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aforementioned hijacking. According to has written a book on D.B. COOPER, which he hopes to get published. in the near future. advised that
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21
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advised that
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6 7 8 is employed at Colorado,
whom he described as a white male, in his mid 40's, sandy colored hair, blue eyes, 5'7", weighing 180 pounds.
Inglewood, 9 advised the owner of is 10 11 12 advised that talks about subject D.B. COOPER all the time and has a fixation about the incident. He claimed that COOPER was with the when he was involved in the 13 14 15 who has a was in the State of Utah personalized plates for awhile. brags about although he always drives a with Colorado 16 17 seems to have plenty of cash when he needs it. He recently
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile AIRTELadvised that activities were suspicious enough so that decided to contact a FBI Agent whom they knew.
For information of Denver, is a
to SA
from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in while he was employed at the in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
For information of Denver, is a
to SA
from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in while he was employed at the in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
LEAD
DENVER
AT DENVER COLORADO
Discreetly contact and interview him
in detail regarding Thereafter, conduct
logical investigation into background of and advise 00, auxilary offices, and Albuquerque Division in event calls Santa Fe RA again of the results of Denver's investigation.
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DB Cooper-20123
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 3/18/88
TO
·
SAC, DENVER
1
FROM
:
SAC,
(RUC)
2 3 4
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D.B. COOPER
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
00 SEATTLE
For information of Denver, on 3/14/88
(PROTECT IDENTITY-REQUEST ) ,
at
Denver, Colorado, telephonically contacted SRA
at the Santa Fe Resident Agency.
SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
00 SEATTLE
For information of Denver, on 3/14/88
(PROTECT IDENTITY-REQUEST ) ,
at
Denver, Colorado, telephonically contacted SRA
at the Santa Fe Resident Agency.
who exclusively
requested that his identity not be revealed, advised that he
is employed at
Inglewood,
Colorado,
advised the owner of is whom he described as a white male, in his mid 40's, sandy colored hair, blue eyes, 5'7", weighing 180 pounds.
advised that talks about subject D.B. COOPER all the time and has a fixation about the incident. He claimed that COOPER was with the when he was involved in the
aforementioned hijacking. According to has
written a book on D.B. COOPER, which he hopes to get published in the near future. advised that
who has a was in the State of Utah for awhile. drives a with Colorado
personalized plates brags about although he always seems to have plenty of cash when he needs it. He recently
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/20/88
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
INDICES
MANUAL
DC
FROM :
ACTING SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
FOIMS
RC
CONFIDENTIAL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
0 164-81
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
SUB: MERLIN GENE COOPER
Re Butte airtel to Portland and Seattle, dated 4/7/88.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division and Portland Division are two copies each of an investigative insert revealing interview with 164-81-8912 Leads are being left to the discretion of the Seattle and Portland Deivisions.
precios
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Boise, Idaho, on 4/13/88. b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: 
Teletype 
Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/20/88
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
FROM:
ACTING SAC, BUTTE - (164A-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Butte airtel to Portland and Seattle, dated 4/7/88.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division and Portland Division are two copies each of an investigative insert revealing interview with Boise, Idaho, on 4/13/88. b6 b7C
Leads are being left to the discretion of the Seattle and Portland Deivisions.
Division are two copies each of an investigative insert revealing interview with Boise, Idaho, on 4/13/88. b6 b7C
Leads are being left to the discretion of the Seattle and Portland Deivisions.
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SEARCHED 19
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SERIALIZED
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181-486
FBI-SEATTLE
MER
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Boise, Idaho:
On April 13, 1988, Boise, Idaho, telephone number was interviewed at her place of employment, BRAND CLOTHING, 5165 Glenwood, Boise, Idaho, telephone number (208) 322-4403, at which time she was exhibited an artist conception drawing of D. B. COOPER. studied this drawing, and after a few moments replied, "It could possibly be "COOP" but I cannot be sure." identified "COOP" as EUGENE COOPER, who is acquainted with and later married who resides in Hermiston, Oregon.
furnished the additional information concerning which information she did
not have available when previously interviewed by SA
furnished the additional information concerning which information she did
not have available when previously interviewed by SA resides at Newport, Oregon, and
can be contacted in care of telephone number noted that may answer the phone, but they
will be able to get in touch with that and spend time "out on the beach" or at their phone.
noted
and they may not be right at their
recalled that she identi-
Also, since last contacted, overlooked furnishing the name of fied this individual as Hillsboro, Oregon, telephone number
again commented that has attempted to forget the incident concerning her marriage to EUGENE COOPER, and probably will not talk about the individual. apologized
for
action, and all her efforts to try and convince to talk about this individual and recall all information about him have been unsuccessful. is afraid
might even furnish false information in her efforts to forget this individual named EUGENE COOPER. stated that it is her
intent and she understands to be the intent of
to cooperate fully with the FBI concerning the inquiries being conducted about EUGENE COOPER.
stated that it is her
intent and she understands to be the intent of
to cooperate fully with the FBI concerning the inquiries being conducted about EUGENE COOPER.
164-81-89126
SEARCHED A- INDEXED
SERIALIZED Yes FILED
APR 2 3 1988
TLE
1
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Boise, Idaho:
On April 13, 1988, Boise, Idaho, telephone number. was interviewed at her place of employment, BRAND CLOTHING, 5165 Glenwood, Boise, Idaho, telephone number (208) 322-4403, at which time she was exhibited an artist conception drawing of D. B. COOPER. studied this drawing, and after a few moments replied, "It could possibly be "COOP" but I cannot be sure. " identified
"COOP" as EUGENE COOPER, who is acquainted with and later married who resides in Hermiston, Oregon.
furnished the additional information concerning which information she did
not have available when previously interviewed by SA resides at Newport, Oregon, and
can be contacted in care of telephone number noted that may answer the phone, but they will be able to get in touch with noted that and spend
information she did
not have available when previously interviewed by SA resides at Newport, Oregon, and
can be contacted in care of telephone number noted that may answer the phone, but they will be able to get in touch with noted that and spend time "out on the beach" or at their phone.
and they may not be right at their
Also, since last contacted, overlooked furnishing the name of fied this individual as Hillsboro, Oregon, telephone number
recalled that she b6 b7C
identi-
again commented that has attempted to forget the incident concerning her marriage to EUGENE COOPER, and probably will not talk about the individual. apologized for
action, and all her efforts to try and convince to talk about this individual and recall all information is afraid
about him have been unsuccessful.
might even furnish false information in her efforts to forget this individual named EUGENE COOPER. stated that it is her intent and she understands to be the intent of
to cooperate fully with the FBI concerning the inquiries being conducted about EUGENE COOPER.
1647-81-8912(1) RARCHICO, & CINDEXED SERIALIZING FILED Pas APR 2 3 1988
FBI-SEATTLELC 12 14615
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DB Cooper-20129FD-36 (Rev.
1647-81-8912(1) RARCHICO, & CINDEXED SERIALIZING FILED Pas APR 2 3 1988
FBI-SEATTLELC 12 14615
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DB Cooper-20129FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile - Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/7/88
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
ACTING SAC, BUTTE . (164A-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
SUB : MERLIN GENE COPER
'Re Portland airtel to Oklahoma, dated 3/15/88.
Enclosed for receiving offices are two copies of an investi gative insert revealing an interview with Boise, Idaho, which interview was on 4/6/88.
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Leads in this matter being left to the discretion of Portland or Office of Origin. .
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2 - Seattle (Enc. 2
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GJC/bac
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/7/88
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :
ACTING SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
'Re Portland airtel to Oklahoma, dated 3/15/88.
Enclosed for receiving offices are two copies of an investi
gative insert revealing an interview with
Boise, Idaho, which interview was on 4/6/88.
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Leads in this matter being left to the discretion of Portland or Office of Origin. .
14
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2 
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2)
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Boise, Idaho:
On April 6, 1988, Boise, Idaho, telephone number was interviewed at her place of employment, NAME BRAND CLOTHING, 5165 Glenwood, Boise, Idaho, telephone number (208) 322-4403, at which time she was advised the purpose of the interview was to discuss with her an individual known as EUGENE COOPER, who was acquaint- ed with in the Hermiston, Oregon, area during the early to mid-1970s.
commenced the interview stating that she had been contacted by some FBI Agent by telephone in the recent past. However, at the time of the call, she was unable to speak and ask that she be recontacted. The individual who made the call never did call her back.
also noted that family members have brought to her attention the possibility that the individual met may possibly have been "D.
also noted that family members have brought to her attention the possibility that the individual met may possibly have been "D. B. COOPER" or at least that appears to be the reason family members are being contacted.
stated that she desired to do all that she could to cooperate with the FBI. However, she noted that at the time met and later married GENE COOPER, who was known as "COOP", herself, was living in Boise, Idaho. She only saw "COOP" on the occasional visits that and "COOP" made and these visits were only for about one or two days in duration.
stated that the best source of information b6 b7C
concerning "COOP" would be who had more contact with "COOP".
then furnished the following information b6 b7C
concerning
Hermiston, Oregon, noted that
telephone number
should be able to recall almost the exact date and GENE COOPER.
to recall that the meeting was at the same time as were buying their first motorhome. this purchase was made in 1971; however, state when in 1971 this occurred. Also, along these lines,
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seems
and
believes that could not
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seems
and
believes that could not
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would have had contact with they were living in Hermiston, Oregon. identified
and "COOP" while
Muskogee, Oklahoma, telephone number advised that
In regard to and "COOP" were living in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for a period of time prior to "COOP's" suicide, which occurred at Muskogee, Oklahoma. However, at the time of the suicide, had returned to Hermiston, Oregon, where she was residing at the time of "COOP's" suicide.
identified a
who resides in a motorhome near the beach at
Newport, Oregon. did not have exact address
in Newport, Oregon, nor did have phone number.
commented that did tell of the problems she was having with "COOP." It is known that suggestion to was to "divorce that man."
commented that "Coop" went through many
thousands of dollars of unable to furnish a figure.
" It is known that suggestion to was to "divorce that man."
commented that "Coop" went through many
thousands of dollars of unable to furnish a figure.
However, was
commented that
is very upset concerning this information about
"COOP". stated that is quite old, years of age, and has been trying to put the GENE COOPER incident out of her life.
has spoken to and is aware
that cares not to speak regarding GENE COOPER. In fact, commented to her at this stage in her life she is just trying to stay alive.
believed met GENE COOPER sometime in 1971, and that was when was operating the family service b6 b7C station in Hillsboro, Oregon. Later, COOP and lived
at the in Hermiston, Oregon.
Sometime in 1973 or 1974, and EUGENE b6 b7c
COOPER were married in Washington. was unable to identify the place of the marriage, but knew that it was over the State Line from Hermiston, Oregon, and not far into the State of Washington. knew that and COOP were later divorced; however, she was unable to provide the date of divorce, nor the place of divorce.
knew that and COOP were later divorced; however, she was unable to provide the date of divorce, nor the place of divorce.
commented that most of the information she has concerning "COOP" came from
stated that in her opinion, "COOP" was a drunkard, dishonest, immoral, unethical, lazy, a leach, was always broke, and was always looking for something for nothing.
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She believed that COOPER did smoke; however, she wasnot sure. It was her belief that COOPER was a clever person, yet was not intelligent.
spent a considerable amount of money on clothes for COOPER and for other expenses. COOPER was years
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In regard to work, commented that she believed at some time, COOPER sold air cleaners, he helped at the service station in Hillsboro, Oregon, and from comments made by COOPER, she understood that he was an Air Traffic Controller at one time.
commented that what COOP did most was "chase around. "
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The following
commented that what COOP did most was "chase around. "
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Boise, Idaho:
On April 6, 1988, Boise, Idaho, telephone number was interviewed at her place of employment, NAME BRAND CLOTHING, 5165 Glenwood, Boise, Idaho, telephone number (208) 322-4403, at which time she was advised the purpose of the interview was to discuss with her an individual known as EUGENE COOPER, who was acquaint- ed with in the Hermiston, Oregon, area during the early to mid-1970s.
commenced the interview stating that she had been contacted by some FBI Agent by telephone in the recent past. However, at the time of the call, she was unable to speak and ask that she be recontacted. The individual who made the call never did call her back.
also noted that family members have brought to her attention the possibility that the individual met may possibly have been "D. B. COOPER" or at least that appears to be the reason family members are being contacted.
members have brought to her attention the possibility that the individual met may possibly have been "D. B. COOPER" or at least that appears to be the reason family members are being contacted.
stated that she desired to do all that she could to cooperate with the FBI. However, she noted that at the time met and later married GENE COOPER, who was known as "COOP" herself, was living in Boise, Idaho. She only saw "COOP" on the occasional visits that and "COOP" made and these visits were only for about one or two days in duration. 
stated that the best source of information concerning "COOP" would be who had more contact with "COOP".
then furnished the following information
concerning
telephone number
Hermiston, Oregon. noted that 
of the meeting of
should be able to recall almost the exact date and GENE COOPER.
seems to recall that the meeting was at the same time as and were buying their first motorhome. this purchase was made in 1971; however, state when in 1971 this occurred. Also, along these lines.
believes that could not. 9
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SUB: MERLIN GENE COOPER

BT UNCLAS	INDICES MANUAL FOIMS	RJA

NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE	CONFIDENTIAL	

RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO OKLAHOMA DATED MARCH 15, 1988.
SEATTLE IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEADS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION DATED MARCH 15, 1988. SEATTLE IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITIOUSLY FURNISH PORTLAND CURRECT ADDRESSES, IF AVAILABLE, FOR WITNESSES 5-1 NIC-F-1
WHO WERE STEWARDESSES DURING THE 1971 HIJACKING, FOR FUTURE INTERVIEW. WILL ALSO FURNISH PORTLAND ADDRESSES OF OTHER AVAILABLE WITNESSES. BT
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DB Cooper-20138INBOX.2 (#601) TEXT :
VZCZCPD0001 RR SE DE PD #0001 1110056
ZNR UUUUU R 200001Z APR 88
Ff1 PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
TO SEATTLE ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE
2 (#601) TEXT :
VZCZCPD0001 RR SE DE PD #0001 1110056
ZNR UUUUU R 200001Z APR 88
Ff1 PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
TO SEATTLE ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE
RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO OKLAHOMA DATED MARCH 15, 1988.
SEATTLE IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEADS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION DATED MARCH 15, 1988. SEATTLE IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITIOUSLY FURNISH PORTLAND CURRECT ADDRESSES, TFFAVAILABLE, FOR WITNESSES
WHO WERE A STEWARDESSES DURING THE 1971 HIJACKING, FOR FUTURE INTERVIEW. WILL ALSO FURNISH PORTLAND ADDRESSES OF OTHER AVAILABLE WITNESSES. BT
#0001
Rum
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MEB
DB Cooper-20139
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TEXT : VZCZCPD0004 PP SL SE DE PD #0004 1232007 ZNR UUUUU P 022005Z MAY 88 FM. PORTLAND (164A-41) (P). TO SAINT LOUIS PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE
RE PORTLAND TELCALL OF SA
TO IC b6
A- 1644-81-2414 b70
SAINT LOUIS DIVISION, DATED MAY 2, 1988.
FOR INFORMATION OF SAINT LOUIS, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NAME MERLIN GENE COOPER, WHITE MALE AMERICAN, DOB JULY 8, 1934, POB LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN,
FOR INFORMATION OF SAINT LOUIS, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NAME MERLIN GENE COOPER, WHITE MALE AMERICAN, DOB JULY 8, 1934, POB LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, AIRFORCE MILITARY SERVICE NUMBER AF16395386. -8914 SAINT LOUIS AT MILITARY RECORDS CENTER. FURNISH ANY AVAILABLE MILITARY RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 1934, MILITARY RECORD AS REFLECTED ABOVE. BT #0004 pln
164A-81-8914(@)
water
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DB Cooper-20140FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI.
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/13/88
1
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
1
2 3 4
FROM :
SAC, NEWARK (164A-402) (P) (PARA)
0 164-81
CONFIDENTIAL
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5 Re: NORJACK suspect " number
subject 6
Re: ^Newark teletype to Bureau and Seattle, 4/16/87;
7 Newark airtel to Seattle, 6/8/87;
- Seattle airtel to Bureau, Newark, Sacramento
and San Francisco, 8/11/87;
9 Sacramento airtel to Seattle, Newark and
San Francisco with enclosures, 2/1/88.
teletype to Bureau and Seattle, 4/16/87;
7 Newark airtel to Seattle, 6/8/87;
- Seattle airtel to Bureau, Newark, Sacramento
and San Francisco, 8/11/87;
9 Sacramento airtel to Seattle, Newark and
San Francisco with enclosures, 2/1/88.
9 10 11 12 13
For information of the Bureau and receiving offices, referenced communications set forth the background of captioned matter and adivsed that white, male; b6
DOB
~ SSAN
FBI Number
address
b7C
Battleground, Washington, telephone number is actively being investigated as a suspect .:
in regard to captioned matter.
14 15 16 1-7
Referenced.Sacramento airtel to Seattle and Newark 2/1/88, enclosed an investigative insert reflecting the inter view of Folsom, California
telephone number
who is the of suspect
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During the course of this interview,"
advised that
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2- 2-Newark TÁC/tac
X. b6 b7c 21
(8)-
Approved: Transmitted
164A-8178914
Per
Copyto
(Number)
TANEED INDEXED
SERIALIZED
FILED
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APR 2 2 1988 U.S. GPO 1087 - 181-486
TLE
DB Cooper-20141
7
8
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACING
00: SEATTLE
INDICES
MANUAL Aca
FOIMS
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( phonetic), who used to live in Menlo Park,
California.
GPO 1087 - 181-486
TLE
DB Cooper-20141
7
8
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACING
00: SEATTLE
INDICES
MANUAL Aca
FOIMS
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( phonetic), who used to live in Menlo Park,
California. has a brother named and re-
portedly
This time.
at this
told
that
disappeared with
with the help of-
reportedly spent some time in jail in San Francisco during his believedthis was in
was living in San Jose, California, when
met him in 1980.
** , In regard to a possible MERRILL LYNCH account belonging to advised that this would possibly be a property bay area)
b6 settlement that received after- ( San Francisco b7c told that he received in funds, which he put into MERRILL LYNCH in the bay area.
Concerning the possibility that might be D.B. b6
b7C
COOPER. recalled that seemed to have a great and continuing interest in the folklore surrounding COOPER. was an avid fisherman and hunter and told her he was very familiar with the terrain around Mt: St. Helens. He always reads a lot and pays attention to the media comments and stories about. COOPER.
also commented that always seemed "fascinated" about the D.
He always reads a lot and pays attention to the media comments and stories about. COOPER.
also commented that always seemed "fascinated" about the D.B. COOPER legend, but he never initiated the conversation about it, and always seemed to have a quick answer to whatever was brought up about the case.
b6
b7C also served in the U.S. ARMY 10Ist Airborne b6 Division as a paratrooper. upon viewing the b7C arrest photo of and the 1971 sketch of D.B. COOPER, advised that there did appear to be an uncanny, strong resemblance between the two
LEADS
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA:
Will review marriage, divorce, "BVS", and DMV records
b6 and attempt to identify and locate ( phonetic) ,
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2
DB Cooper-20142 b6 b7C
2. Will interview determine if in her opinion, if it is possible that is identical to captioned UNSUB,
( phonetic) and b6
b7C
aka D.B. Cooper.
3. Will attempt to identify any former friends or associates of
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4. Will obtain copies of SAN FRANCISCO POLICE
DEPARTMENT arrest records and photo of
b6
SFPD Number SID Number
arrested b7C
AT SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Will obtain copies of
Will obtain copies of SAN FRANCISCO POLICE
DEPARTMENT arrest records and photo of
b6
SFPD Number SID Number
arrested b7C
AT SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Will obtain copies of SANTA CLARA POLICE DEPARTMENT
arrest records and photos of
arrested
b6 Arrest Number and arrested Arrest b7C Number
AT SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
Will obtain copies of SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT
arrest rocrds and photo of
arrested b6
Arrest Number
and arrest on
b7C
Arrest: Number
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT BATTLEGROUND, WASHINGTON
Will upon completion of the San Francisco Division leads consider direct interview, and/or polygraph examination b6 of on the specific issue of him being
D .B. COOPER: and committing captioned hijacking
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NEWARKDIVISION
AT PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY
Will await results of San Francisco Division and Seattle Division's leads .
3
DB Cooper-20143NK 164A-402
2. Will continue to develop background information
on suspect,
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
4 *
DB Cooper-20144FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile 
AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile 
AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET. CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F .T O UNCLAS Date 4/13/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI/. (164-2111)
1
FROM:
SAC, NEWARK (164A-402) (P) (PARA)
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACING
00:
SEATTLE
Re :
NORJACK suspect
number
subjects
Re :
Newark teletype to Bureau and Seattle, 4/16/87;
Newark airtel to Seattle, 6/8/87;
Seattle airtel to Bureau, Newark, Sacramento
and San Francisco, 8/11/87;
Sacramento airtel to Seattle, Newark and
San Francisco with enclosures, 2/1/88.
For information of the Bureau and receiving offices, referenced communications set forth the background of captioned matter and adivsed that white, male, b6 b7C
DOB
*SSAN
FBI Number
'address
Battleground, Washington, telephone number is actively being investigated as a suspect
in regard to captioned-matter.
Referenced Sacramento airtel to Seattle and "Newark ·· · 2/1/88, enclosed an investigative insert reflecting the, inter- view of Folsom, California, of
who is the
telephone number suspect
During
Referenced Sacramento airtel to Seattle and "Newark ·· · 2/1/88, enclosed an investigative insert reflecting the, inter- view of Folsom, California, of
who is the
telephone number suspect
During the course of this interview, advised that
was
ARMED 'AND DANGEROUS.
2-Bureau
2.
2-Newark TẮC/ tác (8)
ť
16417-81-8914
Approved: Transmitted
Per.
1
(Number)
(Time
SEARCHED De SHOEKED SERIALIZED (4 ) FILED
APR 2 2-1988
O: 1987 - 31-486
FBI-SEATTLE
-
DB Cooper-20145
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 . 20
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21
FBIFD-36 (Rev, 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/29/88
1
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164A-640 ) (C)
RUC '2 3 NORJACK CAA-HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
4
5
Re Denver airtel to Seattle, 9/30/87.
Denver Division has been unable to locate Numerous attempts have been made to contact without success.
Denver Division has been unable to locate Numerous attempts have been made to contact without success. It
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through appears as if have left the area without leaving any forwarding information. Denver Division has instructed the provider of the original information, that if he should locate and/or in the future, he is to provide said information to the FBI.
Whereas no further investigation can be conducted in the Denver Division at this time, this matter will be RUC'd.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 - Seattle I - Denver MBJ/mms (3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
21
164 A-81-8915 NEANCHE QQ IA
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
MAY 1 2 1988
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DB Cooper-20149 FORMS. TEXT HAS 1 DOCUMENT INBOX.1 (#747)
TEXT: VZCZCPD0008 PP HQ OC SE LA MI DE PD #0008. 1172304 ZNR UUUUU P 262255Z APR 88 FM PORTLAND (164A-41) P TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY OKLAHOMA CITY (MUSKEGO RA) ROUTINE SEATTLE PRIORITY LOS ANGELES PRIORITY
MILWAUKEE PRIORITY
INDICES MANUAL RIA FOIMS RETA CONFIDENTIAL
0
Sus MERCIT GENTE COOPER
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BT UNCLAS ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION
CITY (MUSKEGO RA) ROUTINE SEATTLE PRIORITY LOS ANGELES PRIORITY
MILWAUKEE PRIORITY
INDICES MANUAL RIA FOIMS RETA CONFIDENTIAL
0
Sus MERCIT GENTE COOPER
b6 b7C
BT UNCLAS ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
. FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER THROUGH INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND DIVISION, WHO RESIDED IN PENDLETON, OREGON, IN 1970 THROUGH 1972, LEFT FOR TWO WEEKS DURING TIME OF HIJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAME BACK LIMPING AND INJURED, FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER KNOWN AS "D.B. COOPER," GAVE A PAINTING TO A PENDLETON RESIDENT IN 1972,
1641-81-8915 18JA
APR 26 1503
SEATTLE Pd
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DB Cooper-20150PAGE TWO DE PD 0008 UNCLAS SIGNING SAME "D.B. COOPER," AND DISPLAYED ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CON-MAN, INCLUDING MARRYING A WOMAN OLDER AND SPENDING OF HER MONEY. AT LEAST TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO KNEW HIM PERSONALLY THROUGH FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS THOUGHT HE WAS D.B. COOPER AT THE TIME THE COMPOSITE SKETCH CAME OUT IN THE NEWSPAPERS IN 1971, BUT WERE RELUCTANT TO CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO PENDLETON, OREGON, JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN 1971 LIMPING, INJURED,
THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO PENDLETON, OREGON, JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN 1971 LIMPING, INJURED, SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED BUT WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS EXTRA MONEY; HOWEVER, IT IS FELT THAT THE HIJACKER MAY HAVE LOST THE MONEY UPON EXITING THE BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT IN VIEW OF THE FACT PART OF IT WAS RECOVERED BY BUREAU AGENTS IN THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN THE LATE 1970'S WHEN IT WASHED ASHORE FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER. THE SUSPECT DEVELOPED WAS 37 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE HIJACKING AND COMMITTED SUICIDE AT THE AGE OF 39, ALLEGEDLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET ATTENTION FROM YOUNG WOMEN IN A DORMITORY NEARBY AND FROM HIS ESTRANGED WIFE. SUSPECT HAD BEEN ASSIGNED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DUTIES IN PAST MILITARY ASSIGNMENT AND HAD SEVERAL PRIOR ARRESTS FOR FRAUD IN OREGON, WISCONSIN AND. CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR
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DB Cooper-20151 PAGE THREE DE PD 0008 UNCLAS INJURY.
IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR
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DB Cooper-20151 PAGE THREE DE PD 0008 UNCLAS INJURY.
36 38
FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SUSPCT: NAME - MERLIN GENE COOPER, AKA JOHN T. TITAN, JOHN COOP TITAN; DOB JULY 8, 1934 (WITNESSES DESCRIBED HIM AS 40 TO 48); POB WISCONSIN; FBI NUMBER 115541D; OREGON SID NUMBER 291 33 33; HEIGHT 6'2"; WEIGHT 170 POUNDS; COMPLEXION - PHOTOGRAPHS RECENTLY OBTAINED FROM MUSKEGO, OKLAHOMA, DEPICTS SUBJECT WITH DARKER COMPLEXION; BROWN HAIR (HAD DYED HIS HAIR BLACK IN PAST); BLUE EYES; SCARS - RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT FOREARM, RIGHT LEG; TATTOOS - RIGHT FOREARM; SOC 397-28-6121; OTHER CHARACTERISTICS - CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM FILE REGARDING WITNESSES' DESCRIPTIONS OF HIJACKER DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6', 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR MEDIUM TO SWARTHY COMPLEXION, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, AVERAGE TO WELL-BUILT, CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
REPORT FROM SANTA ANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN 1960 FOR "INSUFFICIENT FUNDS" CHECK AND A PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.
REPORT FROM SANTA ANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN 1960 FOR "INSUFFICIENT FUNDS" CHECK AND A PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.
MILWAUKEE AT MADISON, WISCONSIN. 1. WILL FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM 1959 ARREST BY MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR "FAMILY
DB Cooper-20152PAGE FOUR DE PD 0008 UNCLAS OFFENSE - NON-SUPPORT". 2. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON MERLIN COOPER'S FAMILY THROUGH INQUIRY WITH HIS BIRTH RECORD AT DEPARTMENT OF VITAL STATISTICS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY COOPER'S PARENTS AND/OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, NOTING COOPER WAS ALLEGEDLY VERY CLOSE TO MOTHER AND MAY HAVE CONFIDED INFORMATION IN HER RELATIVE TO HIJACKING IF SHE CAN BE LOCATED. 3. CONDUCT ANY OTHER PERTINENT INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE ANY OF COOPER'S RELATIVES, NOTING HE WAS BORN IN WISCONSIN AND POSSIBLY RAISED THERE.
SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. WILL FURNISH PORTLAND AVAILABLE KNOWN ADDRESSES FOR WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER AS PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO COMPARE KNOWN FINGERPRINTS OF SUSPECT MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 1934, WITH ALL LATENTS TAKEN FROM BOEING
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO COMPARE KNOWN FINGERPRINTS OF SUSPECT MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 1934, WITH ALL LATENTS TAKEN FROM BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENT TO HIJACKING IN 1971. THE BUREAU IS ALSO REQUESTED TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION FROM MILITARY RECORDS AVAILABLE ON MERLIN COOPER, NOTING M.N. USER UMBRELLA NUMBER IN NCIC PRINT-OUT WAS OA-OSP-32061.
BT
#0008 Plum
NNNN
DB Cooper-20153 FORMS. TEXT HAS 1 DOCUMENT INBOX.1 (#747) TEXT : VZCZCPD0008 PP HQ OC SE LA MI DE PD #0008 1172304 ZNR UUUUU P 262255Z APR 88 FM PORTLAND (164A-41) P TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY OKLAHOMA CITY (MUSKEGO RA) ROUTINE SEATTLE PRIORITY
LOS ANGELES PRIORITY
INDICES
MILWAUKEE PRIORITY
MANUAL RTA FOIMS RED
CONFIDENTIAL
BT UNCLAS
ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER THROUGH INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND DIVISION, WHO RESIDED IN PENDLETON, OREGON, IN 1970 THROUGH 1972, LEFT FOR TWO WEEKS DURING TIME OF HIJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAME BACK LIMPING AND INJURED, FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER KNOWN AS "D.
AT PORTLAND DIVISION, WHO RESIDED IN PENDLETON, OREGON, IN 1970 THROUGH 1972, LEFT FOR TWO WEEKS DURING TIME OF HIJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAME BACK LIMPING AND INJURED, FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER KNOWN AS "D.B. COOPER," GAVE A PAINTING TO A PENDLETON RESIDENT IN 1972,
Covered by Sentire ly
To: 0
1641-81-8915 b6 b7C
APR 2 6 1988
DB Cooper-20154
b6 b7C3
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PAGE TWO DE PD 0008 UNCLAS SIGNING SAME "D.B. COOPER," AND DISPLAYED ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CON-MAN, INCLUDING MARRYING A WOMAN OLDER AND
SPENDING OF HER. MONEY. AT LEAST TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO KNEW HIM PERSONALLY THROUGH FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS THOUGHT HE WAS D.B. COOPER AT THE TIME THE COMPOSITE SKETCH CAME OUT IN THE NEWSPAPERS IN 1971, BUT WERE RELUCTANT TO CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO PENDLETON, OREGON, JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN 1971 LIMPING, INJURED, SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED BUT WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS EXTRA MONEY; HOWEVER, IT IS FELT THAT THE HIJACKER MAY HAVE LOST THE MONEY UPON EXITING THE BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT IN VIEW OF THE FACT PART OF IT WAS RECOVERED BY BUREAU AGENTS IN THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN THE LATE 1970'S WHEN IT WASHED ASHORE FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER.
THE MONEY UPON EXITING THE BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT IN VIEW OF THE FACT PART OF IT WAS RECOVERED BY BUREAU AGENTS IN THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN THE LATE 1970'S WHEN IT WASHED ASHORE FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER. THE SUSPECT DEVELOPED WAS 37 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE HIJACKING AND COMMITTED SUICIDE AT THE AGE OF 39, ALLEGEDLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET ATTENTION FROM YOUNG WOMEN IN A DORMITORY NEARBY AND FROM HIS ESTRANGED WIFE. SUSPECT HAD BEEN ASSIGNED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DUTIES IN PAST MILITARY ASSIGNMENT AND HAD SEVERAL PRIOR ARRESTS FOR FRAUD IN OREGON, WISCONSIN AND CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR 
DB Cooper-20155PAGE THREE DE PD 0008 UNCLAS INJURY.
FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SUSPCT: NAME - MERLIN GENE COOPER, AKA JOHN T. TITAN, JOHN COOP TITAN; DOB JULY 8, 1934 (WITNESSES DESCRIBED HIM AS 40 TO 48); POB WISCONSIN; FBI NUMBER 115541D; OREGON SID NUMBER 291 33 33; HEIGHT 6'2"; WEIGHT 170 POUNDS; COMPLEXION - PHOTOGRAPHS RECENTLY OBTAINED FROM MUSKEGO, OKLAHOMA, DEPICTS SUBJECT WITH DARKER COMPLEXION; BROWN HAIR (HAD DYED HIS HAIR BLACK IN PAST); BLUE EYES; SCARS -
HEIGHT 6'2"; WEIGHT 170 POUNDS; COMPLEXION - PHOTOGRAPHS RECENTLY OBTAINED FROM MUSKEGO, OKLAHOMA, DEPICTS SUBJECT WITH DARKER COMPLEXION; BROWN HAIR (HAD DYED HIS HAIR BLACK IN PAST); BLUE EYES; SCARS - RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT FOREARM, RIGHT LEG; TATTOOS - RIGHT FOREARM; SOC 397-28-6121; OTHER CHARACTERISTICS - CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM FILE REGARDING WITNESSES' DESCRIPTIONS OF HIJACKER DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6', 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR MEDIUM TO SWARTHY COMPLEXION, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, AVERAGE TO WELL-BUILT, CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
LOS ANGELES AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. WILL FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM SANTA ANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN 1960 FOR "INSUFFICIENT FUNDS" CHECK AND A PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.
MILWAUKEE AT MADISON, WISCONSIN. 1. WILL FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM 1959 ARREST BY MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR "FAMILY
DB Cooper-20156FORNIS. TEXT HAS 1 DOCUMENT INBOX.1 (#747 ) TEXT: VZCZCPD0008 PP HQ OC SE LA MI DE PD #0008 1172304 ZNA UUUUU P 262255Z APR 88 FM PORTLAND (164A-41) P TO DIRECTOR»(164-2111) PRIORITY OKLAHOMA CITY (MUSKEGO RA) ROUTINE SEATTLE PRIORITY LOS ANGELES PRIORITY
-8914€)
jos
1 (#747 ) TEXT: VZCZCPD0008 PP HQ OC SE LA MI DE PD #0008 1172304 ZNA UUUUU P 262255Z APR 88 FM PORTLAND (164A-41) P TO DIRECTOR»(164-2111) PRIORITY OKLAHOMA CITY (MUSKEGO RA) ROUTINE SEATTLE PRIORITY LOS ANGELES PRIORITY
-8914€)
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MILWAUKEE PRIORITY BT UNCLAS ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, 1-8914@ 145 NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE. 1640 YES b6 b7C
FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, SUSPECT .HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER THROUGH INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND DIVISION, WHO RESIDED IN PENDLETON, OREGON, IN 1970 THROUGH 1972, LEFT FOR TWO WEEKS DURING TIME OF HIJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAME BACK LIMPING AND INJURED, FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER KNOWN AS "D.B. COOPER," GAVE A-PAINTING TO A PENDLETON RESIDENT IN 1972,
164A-81 - 8915 RES YES
APR 2 6 1988
FOI-SE:THE MEB
DB Cooper-20158PAGE TWO DE PD 0008 UNCLAS SIGNING SAME "D.B. COOPER," AND DISPLAYED ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CON-MAN, INCLUDING MARRYING A WOMAN OLDER AND
b6 b7C SPENDING OF HER MONEY. AT LEAST TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO KNEW HIM PERSONALLY THROUGH FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS THOUGHT HE WAS D.B. COOPER AT THE TIME THE COMPOSITE SKETCH CAME OUT IN THE NEWSPAPERS IN 1971, BUT WERE RELUCTANT TO .
COOPER AT THE TIME THE COMPOSITE SKETCH CAME OUT IN THE NEWSPAPERS IN 1971, BUT WERE RELUCTANT TO .CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO PENDLETON, OREGON, JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN 1971 LIMPING. INJURED, SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED BUT WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS EXTRA MONEY; HOWEVER, IT IS FELT THAT THE HIJACKER MAY HAVE LOST THE MONEY UPON EXITING THE BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT IN VIEW OF THE FACT PART OF IT WASARECOVERED BY BUREAU AGENTS IN THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN THE LATE 1970'S WHEN IT WASHED ASHORE FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER. THE SUSPECT DEVELOPED WAS 37 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE HIJACKING AND COMMITTED SUICIDE, AT THE AGE OF 39, ALLEGEDLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET ATTENTION FROM YOUNG COMEN IN A 8914 41 DORMITORY NEARBY AND FROM HIS ESTRANGED WIFE .. SUSPECT HAD BEEN JA , 16) ASSIGNED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DUTIES IN PAST. MILITARY ASSIGNMENT AND HAD SEVERAL PRIOR ARRESTS FOR FRAUD IN OREGON, WISCONSIN AND CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR
1647-81-99150
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DB
IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR
1647-81-99150
165 195
DB Cooper-20159
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INJURY:
FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SUSPCT: NAME - MERLIN GENE COOPER, AKA JOHN T. TITAN, JOHN COOP TITAN; DOB JULY 8, 1934 (WITNESSES DESCRIBED HIM AS 40 TO 48); POB WISCONSIN, FBI NUMBER 115541D; OREGON SID NUMBER 291 33 33; HEIGHT 6'2"; WEIGHT 170 POUNDS; COMPLEXION - PHOTOGRAPHS RECENTLY OBTAINED FROM MUSKEGO, OKLAHOMA, DEPICTS SUBJECT WITH DARKER COMPLEXION; BROWN HAIR (HAD DYED HIS HAIR BLACK IN PAST); BLUE EYES; SCARS -. RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT FOREARM, RIGHT LEG; TATTOOS - RIGHT FOREARM; SOC 397-28-6121; OTHER CHARACTERISTICS - CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM FILE REGARDING WITNESSES' DESCRIPTIONS OF HIJACKER DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6', 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR MEDIUM TO SWARTHY COMPLEXION, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES,, AVERAGE TO WELL-BUILT, CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6', 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR MEDIUM TO SWARTHY COMPLEXION, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES,, AVERAGE TO WELL-BUILT, CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.
LOS ANGELES AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. WILL' FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM SANTA ANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN 1960 FOR "INSUFFICIENT FUNDS" CHECK AND A PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.
MILWAUKEE AT MADISON, WISCONSIN. 1. WILL FURNISH ARREST REPORT FROM 1959 ARREST BY MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR "FAMILY
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DB Cooper-20160PAGE FOUR DE PD 0008 UNCLAS OFFENSE - NON-SUPPORT". 2. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON MERLIN COOPER'S FAMILY THROUGH INQUIRY WITH HIS BIRTH RECORD AT DEPARTMENT OF VITAL STATISTICS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY COOPER'S PARENTS AND/OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, NOTING COOPER WAS ALLEGEDLY VERY CLOSE TO MOTHER AND MAY HAVE CONFIDED INFORMATION IN HER RELATIVE TO HIJACKING IF SHE CAN BE LOCATED. 3. CONDUCT ANY OTHER PERTINENT INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE ANY OF COOPER'S RELATIVES, NOTING HE WAS BORN IN WISCONSIN AND POSSIBLY RAISED THERE.
SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. WILL FURNISH PORTLAND AVAILABLE KNOWN ADDRESSES FOR WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER AS PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED.
WILL FURNISH PORTLAND AVAILABLE KNOWN ADDRESSES FOR WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER AS PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU :
THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO COMPARE KNOWN FINGERPRINTS OF SUSPECT MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 193A, WITH ALL LATENTS TAKEN FROM BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENT TO HIJACKING IN 1971. THE BUREAU IS ALSO REQUESTED TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION FROM MILITARY RECORDS AVAILABLE ON MERLIN COOPER, NOTING M.N. USER UMBRELLA NUMBER IN- NCIC PRINT-OUT WAS OA-OSP-32061.
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FOR INFORMATION OF SAINT LOUIS, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NAME MERLIN GENE COOPER, WHITE MALE AMERICAN, DOB JULY 8, 1934, POB LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN,
FOR INFORMATION OF SAINT LOUIS, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NAME MERLIN GENE COOPER, WHITE MALE AMERICAN, DOB JULY 8, 1934, POB LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, AIRFORCE MILITARY SERVICE NUMBER AF16395386.
SAINT LOUIS AT MILITARY RECORDS CENTER. FURNISH ANY AVAILABLE MILITARY RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 1934, MILITARY RECORD AS REFLECTED ABOVE. BT #0004 Dim
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/20/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
Criminal Investigation
Division (CID), Personal Crimes Section
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NORJAK;
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RE:
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RE: Seattle airtel to Newark, 4/15/87; Newark teletype to the Bureau, 4/16/87; St. Louis letter to Newark, 5/4/87; Newark teletype to the Bureau, 5/13/87 Newark teletype to the Bureau, 5/26/87;
Louis letter to Newark, 5/4/87; Newark teletype to the Bureau, 5/13/87 Newark teletype to the Bureau, 5/26/87; Seattle airtel to the Bureau, 6/8/87; Newark airtel to Seattle, 6/8/87; Seattle airtel to the Bureau, 8/11/87; San Francisco airtel to Seattle, 9/18/87; Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 2/1/88.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20SE 164A-81 is being considered a NORJAK suspect because he was a former paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division, and he has stated that he has large quantities of money in the stock market managed by MERRILL LYNCH in San Francisco. In addition, was in the Washington State area at the time the crime was committed, and he has bragged that he was D.
In addition, was in the Washington State area at the time the crime was committed, and he has bragged that he was D.B. COOPER. is described as follows:
Sex:
Male
Race:
Caucasian
Height: 5'10"
Weight:
175 pounds
Hair:
Brown
Eyes:
Hazel
Date of birth:
Place of Birth:
Scars:
Occupation:
SSAN:
FBI #:
'Army Service No. :
Time in Military:
First wife:
Second wife:
Third wife:
Son : was discharged from the military under less than honorable conditions and was
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advised had been arrested by the WASHINGTON STATE POLICE based upon an NCIC entry made by the Denville, New Jersey Police Department, charging
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in regard to
that On 5/14/87,
he
was interviewed by Special Agents of the FBI. He stated that he had lived in the Vancouver, Washington area from 1967 to 1974, working as a at CROWN ZELLERBACH and ALCOA. He advised that he had not done any skydiving since 1959, and that he had made 10-11 jumps in the military with the 101st Airborne Division.
He advised that he had not done any skydiving since 1959, and that he had made 10-11 jumps in the military with the 101st Airborne Division. was released from the VANCOUVER JAIL on The authorities in New Jersey refused extradition.
After being interviewed,
provided Major Case Prints to Agents of the FBI. These prints were forwarded to the Latent Fingerprint Section of the FBI Laboratory, where they were compared with the NORJAK parcels obtained at the time of the hijacking. The FBI Laboratory advised by letter, dated 6/26/87, that the previously reported and unidentified latent prints in this case are not the fingerprints or palm prints of
was interviewed by Agents of the FBI from the Sacramento Division. stated that regarding a possible MERRILL LYNCH Account, belonging to this could be a property settlement that received after
He told her that he received in funds, which he put into a MERRILL LYNCH account in the Bay area. He referred to this as his which he could not touch until age 50%, without paying tax penalties. also advised concerning the possibility that might be D.
He referred to this as his which he could not touch until age 50%, without paying tax penalties. also advised concerning the possibility that might be D.B. COOPER, that seemed to have
a great and continuing interest in the folklore surrounding COOPER. was an advid fisherman and hunter and told her he was very familiar with the terrain around Mount St. Helens. He always read a lot and paid attention of the media comments and stories about COOPER.
stated
did not have any real tattoos,
but she did recall he had one
On November 3rd, and later on November 24, 1987, advised upon viewing the 1969 arrest photo, and the 1971 sketch of UNSUB, that there did appear to be an uncanny strong resemblance between the two.
According to smoked heavily, about 3 packs a day, up until about March, 1984, and then quit "cold turkey". He always smoked filtered cigaretts usually KENTS, and did not smoke. RALEIGH's ever (to her recollection) .
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stated was a habitual liar and loved to fabricate stories.
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stated was a habitual liar and loved to fabricate stories. In November, 1987, it was learned through discreet contacts with MERILL LYNCH in San Francisco, that they had no account listed in the name of
By airtel dated April 13, 1988, the Newark Division set forth leads at San Francisco, Santa Clara, California, and San Jose, California. Upon completion of the San Francisco Division leads, the Seattle Division will consider a second interview with or a polygraph examination of on the specific issue of him being D.B. COOPER and committing captioned hijacking.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/29/88
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164A-640 ) (C)
NORJACK
CAA-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re
Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/29/88
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164A-640 ) (C)
NORJACK
CAA-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Denver airtel to Seattle, 9/30/87.
Denver Division has been unable to locate Numerous attempts have been made to contact without success. It
through appears as if have left the area without
leaving any forwarding information. Denver Division has
instructed
the provider of the original
information, that if he should locate
and/or
in
the future, he is to provide said information to the FBI.
Whereas no further investigation can be conducted in the Denver Division at this time, this matter will be RUC'd.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

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

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

5/10/88
TO: SAC, Portland
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Teletype 4/7/88 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland
SPECIMENS:
This report confirms and supplements Bucal of 4/29/88.
The previously reported unidentified latent fingerprints in this case are not the fingerprints of MERLIN GENE COOPER, FBI #115541D, U.S. Air Force service #AF16395386, born 7/8/34 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 2)- Seattle (164-81)
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FBI FILE NO.
20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

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

5/10/88
TO: SAC, Portland
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Teletype 4/7/88
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland
SPECIMENS:
This report confirms and supplements Bucal of 4/29/88.
The previously reported unidentified latent fingerprints in this case are not the fingerprints of MERLIN GENE COOPER, FBI #115541D, U.S. Air Force service #AF16395386, born 7/8/34 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/20/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/20/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
Criminal Investigation
Division (CID), Personal Crimes Section
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
Norjak Suspect
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RE: Seattle airtel to Newark, 4/15/87; Newark teletype to the Bureau, 4/16/87; St. Louis letter to Newark, 5/4/87; Newark teletype to the Bureau, 5/13/87 Newark teletype to the Bureau, 5/26/87; Seattle airtel to the Bureau, 6/8/87; Newark airtel to Seattle, 6/8/87; Seattle airtel to the Bureau, 8/11/87; San Francisco airtel to Seattle, 9/18/87; Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 2/1/88.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Memorandum
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SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
Date 5/24/88
From :
IA
Subject :
UNSUB.
GPO: 1987 -- 181-488
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
Date 5/24/88
From :
IA
Subject :
UNSUB., aka.
D. B. COOPER
CAA - HIJACKING
On 5/24/88
(PROTECT) , work #
(Tacoma) 
home # advised she works with a who
has told her over the years that as being D. B. COOPER for the
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his wife on the day of the hijacking and they were strangely dressed, since the hijacking they have had lots of money and never worked, and the sketch published of the hijacker looks very much like him. They now live in North Carolina.
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who is · Caller felt contact b7D
with these two brothers or would result in more specifics on Caller did not want to
know she had called the FBI. Caller 'advised she had tried to get to report this to the FBI a long time ago and to her knowledge she had not done so.
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SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
Date
5/24/88
From :
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Subject :
UNSUB., aka.
D. B. COOPER
CAA - HIJACKING
On 5/24/88
(PROTECT) , work # (Tacoma) b6
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home # advised she works with a who
has told her over the years that as being D. B. COOPER for the following reasons: He and his wife were taking parachute lessons, his wife was an saw he and his wife on the day of the hijacking and they were strangely dressed, since the hijacking they have had lots of money and never worked, and the sketch published of the hijacker looks very much like him. They now live in North Carolina.
Caller advised
has two brothers in Tacoma, b6
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and
who is · Caller felt contact b7D
with these two brothers or
would result in more
Caller did not want to specifics on
know she had called the FBI. Caller advised she had tried to get to report this to the FBI a long time ago and to her knowledge she had not done so.
Caller advised she had tried to get to report this to the FBI a long time ago and to her knowledge she had not done so.
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/31/88
ILVA.81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (1964A-81)
FROM :
ACTING SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Enclosed for the Seattle Office are two copies of an investigative insert revealing investigation conducted at Boise, Idaho, on 5/26/88, by SA
For the information of Seattle,
telephonically contacted SA
Boise RA, Boise
Idaho,
concerning the identity of hijacking subject.
alleges
that the hijacker is, in fact,
(possibly
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/31/88
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (1964A-81)
FROM :
ACTING SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING
00:
Seattle
Enclosed for the Seattle Office are two copies of an investigative insert revealing investigation conducted at Boise, Idaho, on 5/26/88, by SA
For the information of Seattle,
telephonically contacted SA
Boise
for the Seattle Office are two copies of an investigative insert revealing investigation conducted at Boise, Idaho, on 5/26/88, by SA
For the information of Seattle,
telephonically contacted SA
Boise RA, Boise, Idaho,
concerning the identity of hijacking subject.
alleges
that the hijacker is, in fact,
(possibly
This information is being furnished to Seattle and any further investigation will be left to the discretion of the 00.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA on May 26, 1988:
AT BOISE, IDAHO
Boise, Idaho
telephone #
telephonically
contacted SA concerning the true identity of D. B.
COOPER. stated that the true identity of D. B. COOPER (possibly advised is that he attended Marsh Field High School, Coos Bay, Oregon, in the late and was an associate of ad- vised that during high school, he and were friends
of
stated
COOPER (possibly advised is that he attended Marsh Field High School, Coos Bay, Oregon, in the late and was an associate of ad- vised that during high school, he and were friends
of
stated that graduated from Marsh
Field High School, Coos Bay, Oregon, in further advised that there is a picture of in the Marsh Field High School year book for that year.
After graduating from Marsh Field High School, joined the U. S. Army and served three years in the Army. was stationed at Mount Tamalpias Radar Station, Mill Valley, San Francisco, California. advised that Army
Service Number is advised that he memorized this number many years ago and believes that this is correct Service Number.
After being discharged from the U. S. Army, returned to Coos Bay, Oregon, area and from 1961 through 1964, was employed at GEORGIA PACIFIC COMPANY, a lumber company located in Coos Bay, Oregon.
While working at GEORGIA PACIFIC COMPANY,
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advised that became very proficient at sky diving and was also proficient in scuba diving.
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times discussed plans for a perfect crime. During one conversa- tion, told that the perfect crime
would be to board an airplane with a gun, demand a ransom, and then parachute out of the airplane with the ransom money. advised that discussed this plan prior to the-D. B.COOPER LEIOF-LIFE
hijacking.
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advised that
also attended Southwest Oregon Community College while working at GEORGIA PACIFIC COMPANY. also married
during this time. divorced shortly after this marriage and advised he does not know the current where-
abouts of
After graduating from Southwest Oregon Community College, then enrolled at San Francisco State University and in the late 1960s received a degree in After graduating from San Francisco State University, moved to Portland, Oregon, and was employed by FMC COMPANY, a chemical company.
from Southwest Oregon Community College, then enrolled at San Francisco State University and in the late 1960s received a degree in After graduating from San Francisco State University, moved to Portland, Oregon, and was employed by FMC COMPANY, a chemical company. When
moved to Portland, Oregon, to Portland.
moved. with
stayed with for a short period of time and then left advised he does not know the current where-
abouts of
advised that he has had no contact with
since 1967.
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hijacking,
stated that shortly after the D. B. COOPER contacted him and asked if
had seen the artist's composite of the hijacker. told that the composite drawing of the hijacker was, in fact, further advised that is currently
living in Roseburg, Oregon, owner of telephone
advised that has stayed in contact with and due to their friendship would protect
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advised that
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described
as a very intelligent person, who always had a scheme or plan to somehow get rich quickly. believed that could have committed this hi- jacking, due to his sky diving background and his perfect crime scenario.
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believed that are still living in the Coos Bay, Oregon, area. and
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 6/10/88
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
Ta SEC
PORTLAND (164A-41) (P)
INDICES
MANUAL
FOIMS
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PORTLAND (164A-41) (P)
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Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of one tape of voice of MERLIN EUGENE COOPER, one copy each of four photographs of COOPER,. and one copy of Oklahoma State Medical Examiner report.
It should be noted that the following criminal record exists for COOPER, who has FBI number 115541D and Oregon SID number 2913333, and also uses the aliases of John Titan and John Coop Titan. His social security number is 397-28-6121:
Arrest
1969 Fraud of Inn Keeper Roseburg, Oregon, P.D.
Arrest
1967
Fraud
Roseburg, Oregon
Arrest
1967 Fraud of Inn Keeper Sheriff's Office, Roseburg, Oregon
1960 Insufficient Funds Check Sheriff's Office Santa Anna, California 2) - Seattle (Enc. 6) Meiothe 2 - Portland
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Additional identifying data is as follows:

Date of Birth	7/8/34
Place of Birth	LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Height	6'2"
Weight	170 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Scars, Marks, Tattoos	Tattoo on right forearm, scar on right wrist, scar on right forearm, scar on right leg
Air Force Serial Number	AF1639386 (Enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 1/18/52)

LEAD
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AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will locate witnesses in effort to coordinate photographic spread and hearing tape of suspect's voice.
Will locate witnesses in effort to coordinate photographic spread and hearing tape of suspect's voice.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA on May 26, 1988:
AT BOISE, IDAHO
Boise, Idaho
telephone #
telephonically
contacted SA concerning the true identity of D. B.
COOPER. stated that the true identity of D. B. COOPER
(possibly advised is that he attended Marsh Field High School, Coos Bay, Oregon, in the late and was an associate of ad- vised that during high school, he and were friends
of
stated that graduated from Marsh
Field High School, Coos Bay, Oregon, in
further advised that there is a picture of in the Marsh Field High School year book for that year.
After graduating from Marsh Field High School, joined the U. S. Army and served three years in the Army. was stationed at Mount Tamalpias Radar Station, Mill Valley, San Francisco, California.
Army and served three years in the Army. was stationed at Mount Tamalpias Radar Station, Mill Valley, San Francisco, California. advised that Army Service Number is advised that he memorized this number many years ago and believes that this is correct Service Number.
After being discharged from the U. S. Army, returned to Coos Bay, Oregon, area and from 1961 through 1964, was employed at GEORGIA PACIFIC COMPANY, a lumber company located in' Coos Bay, Oregon.
While working at GEORGIA PACIFIC COMPANY,
stated that began taking sky diving lessons.
advised that became very proficient at sky diving and was also proficient in scuba diving.
During his association with advised that was always discussing some
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quick get-rich scheme. also advised that some- times discussed plans for a perfect crime. During one conversa-
tion, told that the perfect crime would be to board an airplane with a gun, demand a ransom, and then parachute out of the airplane with the ransom money". advised that discussed this plan prior tothe D.
told that the perfect crime would be to board an airplane with a gun, demand a ransom, and then parachute out of the airplane with the ransom money". advised that discussed this plan prior tothe D. B. COOPER EFESYMTE
hijacking.
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FBI
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET 9Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 5/31/88
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
FROM
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1/SARA) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJACK; 00: Seattle
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Re Portland teletype to the Bureau, dated 4/26/88.
Enclosed for Portland is one black and white photograph taken of MERLIN GENE COOPER, also known as John Coop Titan, Marlin Gene Cooper on 11/22/60, when he was received in the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL, Santa Ana, California, following his arrest on a RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, Richmond, California warrant for non-sufficient funds-checks.
on 11/22/60, when he was received in the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL, Santa Ana, California, following his arrest on a RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, Richmond, California warrant for non-sufficient funds-checks. Enclosed also are copies of his ORANGE COUNTY JAIL booking sheet and a copy of his CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE identification record. The above was obtained from Central Jail records, ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, Santa Ana, California on 5/19 & 5/23/88, respectively.
ORANGE COUNTY JAIL records reflect that MERLIN GENE COOPER was arrested, fingerprinted, and photographed on 11/22/60. He was released on 11/23/60 to Deputy CONTRA COSTA SHERIFFS OFFICE, Contra Costa County, California.
The following information was obtained from the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL in processing sheet:

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

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

crown and initals "MGC"
As no further investigation remains in the Los
Number	115-541D
Tattoos	Outer right forearm: two hands clasped with

crown and initals "MGC"
As no further investigation remains in the Los Angeles Division, this matter is being considered RUC.
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SUBJECT: NORJACK; 00: Seattle
Re Portland teletype to the Bureau, dated 4/26/88.
Enclosed for Portland is one black and white photograph taken of MERLIN GENE COOPER, also known as John Coop Titan, Marlin Gene Cooper on 11/22/60, when he was received in the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL, Santa Ana, California, following his arrest on a RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, Richmond, California warrant for non-sufficient funds-checks. Enclosed also are copies of his ORANGE COUNTY JAIL booking sheet and a copy of his CALIFORNIA
his arrest on a RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, Richmond, California warrant for non-sufficient funds-checks. Enclosed also are copies of his ORANGE COUNTY JAIL booking sheet and a copy of his CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE identification record. The above was obtained from Central Jail records, ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, Santa Ana, California on 5/19 & 5/23/88, respectively.
ORANGE COUNTY JAIL records reflect that MERLIN GENE COOPER was arrested, fingerprinted, and photographed on 11/22/60. He was released on 11/23/60 to Deputy CONTRA COSTA SHERIFFS OFFICE, Contra Costa County, California.
The following information was obtained from the ORANGE COUNTY JAIL in processing sheet:

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

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION P. O. Box 1059, Sacramento
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( ALIAS:	JOHN COOP TITAN;
1-13-59 A	SO MADISOR, WISC B-5511	MERLIN GENS COOPER	NON SUPP WARR	TOT LACROSSE CO, WISC.
1934
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ARRESTED CA RECEIVED	DEPARTACHT AND NUMBER	CORRECTED
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CHARGE	C+WCSITION
( ALIAS:	JOHN COOP TITAN;
1-13-59 A	SO MADISOR, WISC B-5511	MERLIN GENS COOPER	NON SUPP WARR	TOT LACROSSE CO, WISC. SHERIFF
2-6-59	PD MADISON, WISC 17264	VERLIN GENE COOPER	PROB VIO & WORTHLESS CHECKS -	REMANDED C/O SHERIST
2-13-53	SO LA CROSSE, WISC .
49-59	MERLIN GENE COOPER	NON SUPP, & PAROLE VIO BAD CHECKS	6 NOS CO JL LA CROSSE, WISC
9-18-59	PD .JANESVILLE ; WISC 5040	MERLIN GENE COOPER	WARR. OTHER JURISD	FEL BY POLICE
2-4-60.	ST. DEPT. FOTOR VEN CLE , SALESMAN S-42029	MERLIN GENE COOPER	APP. VEHICLE SALESMAN

11-23-60	 SO, SANTA ANA 77910	BERLIN
VEHICLE SALESMAN

11-23-60	 SO, SANTA ANA 77910	BERLIN GENE COOPER	476A PC
`1-23-60	SO. MARTINEZ, 90:52	MERLIN GENE CCOPER	E/R PD RICHMOND ( INSUF FUNDS;
3. 56	MERLIN GEME COOPER
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CONTUSUTOR OF PASAR PAMATS	MAME AND XUXSER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHANGE	CLPOSITION
SO Madison Wis	Merlin Gene Cooper #B -5511	1-13-59	non support warr	TOT LaCrosse Co Wis Sheriff
PD Madison Wis	Merlin Gene Cooper ##17264	2-6-59	prob vio & worthless, chks	reminded-C/o Sheriff see.
CONTUSUTOR OF PASAR PAMATS	MAME AND XUXSER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHANGE	CLPOSITION
SO Madison Wis	Merlin Gene Cooper #B -5511	1-13-59	non support warr	TOT LaCrosse Co Wis Sheriff
PD Madison Wis	Merlin Gene Cooper ##17264	2-6-59	prob vio & worthless, chks	reminded-C/o Sheriff see.supplement
So La Crosse Wis	Merlin Gene Cooper #69-59	2-13-59 5.18-59	non support parole vio bad checks
other storied	6 mos ,CoCJI La Crosse Wis rel by ipol
So Santa Anacali	Merlin. Gene Cooper 44771910	11-22-60	warr
CPC Sec: 476A
SO Martinez Callf	4 77910 Kerlin Gene Cooper #90552	11-23-50	enroute: Richmond PD (insufficient funds).	Lettobitte 12-6-EA

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Re Portland teletype, 4/26/88, captioned as above.
On 5/2/88, Madison Police Department (MPD) Madison, Wisconsin, reviewed MPD records for MERLIN GENE COOPER and advised that COOPER was arrested on 2/6/59 for probation violation and issuing worthless checks; 6/24/60 for issuing worthless checks; and again on 2/4/61 for two counts of issuing worthless checks. At the time of his 2/4/61 arrest, COOPER listed a permanent residence address of 13718 Graystone, Norwalk, California. 13918
advised that the arrest reports for the above offenses were microfilmed and the original reports destroyed. The microfilm printer for the format in which these records were copied was now broken and repair parts were no longer available. The film was therefore sent to the University of Wisconsin Media Laboratory for transfer to a more modern format. Copies of the actual reports were finally obtained on 5/19/88. A review of these reports indicates COOPER, in addition to writing worthless checks, was wanted for non-support in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
A review of these reports indicates COOPER, in addition to writing worthless checks, was wanted for non-support in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. No information is contained in the records identifying any of COOPER'S relatives. COOPER did serve one year at the Wisconsin State Penitentiary at Waupun, Wisconsin.
On 5/19/88, a review of birth records at the Wisconsin Bureau of Vital Statistics, Madison, Wisconsin, determined that COOPER was born 7/8/34 to SILAS BYRON COOPER and ORPHA GRIFFIN COOPER. The COOPERS' residence was listed as Coon Valley,
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Wisconsin. MERLIN GENE COOPER was born in the Township of Campbell, located in LaCrosse County, Wisconsin.
LEADS
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AT NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
If not already accomplished, conduct investigation to identify relatives or associates of COOPER at Norwalk, California.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
If not already accomplished, conduct investigation to identify relatives or associates of COOPER at Norwalk, California.
MILWAUKEE DIVISION
AT COON VALLEY, WISCONSIN
Will attempt to obtain information on MERLIN COOPER'S family, noting that COOPER was allegedly very close to his mother, and may have confided information in her relative to hijacking if she can be located.
Attempt to identify other relatives or associates of COOPER, inasmuch as he may have been raised in that area.
1 Will review records at LaCrosse County Register of Deeds Office regarding charges of non-support which were filed against MERLIN GENE COOPER in an attempt to identify ex-spouse or other relatives.
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FROM :
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NORJAK;
'CRIME
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 6/9/88
TO:
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FROM :
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NORJAK;
'CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
OG: SEATTLE
SUB 1002
Re Portland teletype, 4/26/88, captioned as above.
On 5/2/88,
Madison Police Department (MPD)
Madison, Wisconsin, reviewed MPD records for MERLIN GENE
COOPER and advised that COOPER was arrested on 2/6/59 for
probation violation and issuing worthless checks; 6/24/60 for
issuing worthless checks; and again on 2/4/61 for two counts of
issuing worthless checks. At the time of his 2/4/61 arrest,
COOPER listed a permanent residence address of 13718 Graystone,
Norwalk, California.
advised that the arrest reports for the above offenses were microfilmed and the original reports destroyed. The microfilm printer for the format in which these records were copied was now broken and repair parts were no longer available. The film was therefore sent to the University of Wisconsin Media Laboratory for transfer to a more modern format. Copies of the actual reports were finally obtained on 5/19/88.
The film was therefore sent to the University of Wisconsin Media Laboratory for transfer to a more modern format. Copies of the actual reports were finally obtained on 5/19/88. A review of these reports indicates COOPER, in addition to writing worthless checks, was wanted for non-support in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. No information is contained in the records identifying any of COOPER'S relatives. COOPER did serve one year at the Wisconsin State Penitentiary at Waupun, Wisconsin.
On 5/19/88, a review of birth records at the Wisconsin Bureau of Vital Statistics, Madison, Wisconsin, determined that COOPER was born 7/8/34 to SILAS BYRON COOPER and ORPHA GRIFFIN COOPER. The COOPERS' residence was listed as Coon Valley,
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Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of one tape of voice of MERLIN EUGENE COOPER, one copy each of four photographs of COOPER, and one copy of Oklahoma State Medical Examiner report.
It should be noted that the following criminal record exists for COOPER, who has FBI number 115541D and Oregon SID number 2913333, and also uses the aliases of John Titan and John Coop Titan. His social security number is 397-28-6121:
Arrest
1969 Fraud of Inn Keeper Roseburg, Oregon, P.D.
1967
Fraud Roseburg, Oregon
1967 Fraud of Inn Keeper Sheriff's Office, Roseburg, Oregon
1960 Insufficient Funds Check Sheriff's Office Santa Anna, California 2
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Additional identifying data is as follows:

Date of Birth	7/8/34
Place of Birth	LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Height	6'2"
Weight	170 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Scars, Marks, Tattoos	Tattoo on right forearm, scar on right wrist, scar on right forearm, scar on right leg
Air Force Serial Number	AF1639386 (Enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 1/18/52)

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scar on right leg
Air Force Serial Number	AF1639386 (Enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 1/18/52)

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Seattle Division is requested to cover those leads requested in referenced communications, pertaining to providing Portland addresses for witnesses, in an effort to coordinate photographic spread and hearing of tape of suspect's voice. It is noted that a lengthy period of time has elapsed in this matter and the Portland Division is desirous that these leads be
It is noted that a lengthy period of time has elapsed in this matter and the Portland Division is desirous that these leads be covered in the very near future so that the matter can be resolved on a timely basis. 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
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Seattle Division is requested to cover those leads requested in referenced communications, pertaining to providing Portland addresses for witnesses,
Seattle Division is requested to cover those leads requested in referenced communications, pertaining to providing Portland addresses for witnesses, in an effort to coordinate photographic spread and hearing of tape of suspect's voice. It is noted that a lengthy period of time has elapsed in this matter and the Portland Division is desirous that these leads be covered in the very near future so that the matter can be resolved on a timely basis. 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
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this agent that she believed Kalamazoo, Michigan was the individual responsible for the infamous D.B. COOPER hijacking. He operated a business, in Gould City, Michigan.
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He operated a business, in Gould City, Michigan.
first met
in Seattle in b6 was obsessed with the D.B. COOPER hijacking. He spoke about it constantly. stated that she saw a composite drawing of D.B. COOPER and said that it was similar to appearance.
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According to was a paratrooper with the UNITED STATES ARMY. While he was in Seattle he had a lot of travelers checks and was very free with his money. At one time he lived in Reno, Nevada. stated that
described
as follows:
Name :
Race:
White
Sex :
Height:
Build:
Male 613" Average, broad through the shoulders
Hair:
Grey (dark hair 10 years
ago) receding hairline
Scars, Marks & Tattoos:
Other:
Wears glasses
provided three letters which she said were handwritten by to her. These letters are enclosed herewith
in a lA envelope.
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164-81-8928
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To
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On June 15, 1988,
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:
To :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) .
Date 7/27/88
From : SA
Subject : NORJACK 00: SEATTLE
On June 15, 1988, Everett, Washington ( PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY) , advised
this agent that she believed Kalamazoo, Michigan was the individual responsible for the infamous D.B. COOPER hijacking. He operated a business, in Gould City, Michigan.
first met in Seattle in was obsessed with the D.B. COOPER hijacking. He spoke about it constantly. stated that she saw a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and said that it was similar to appearance.
According to was a paratrooper with the UNITED STATES ARMY. While he was in Seattle he had a lot of travelers checks and was very free with his money. At one time he lived in Reno, Nevada. stated that
described as follows:
Name :
Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Height:
6'3"
Build:
Average, broad through the shoulders
Hair:
Grey (dark hair 10 years
ago) receding hairline
Scars, Marks & Tattoos:
Other:
Wears glasses
provided three letters which she said were handwritten by to her.
stated that
described as follows:
Name :
Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Height:
6'3"
Build:
Average, broad through the shoulders
Hair:
Grey (dark hair 10 years
ago) receding hairline
Scars, Marks & Tattoos:
Other:
Wears glasses
provided three letters which she said were handwritten by to her. These letters are enclosed herewith in a lA envelope. (2) - Seattle (164-81) (Encl. 1) NFM : blg (2) :
1*
164-81-8928
SEARCHED SERIAUZED 1 FILED
INDEXED 
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FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-20205
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 7/28/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Sus
MEGLIO GENI COM
1 1016
NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
MERLIN GENE COOPER, Subject Number 1002.
Re Portland teletype to FBIHQ, 4/26/88.
Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been developed as a suspect by the Portland Division.
Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been developed as a suspect by the Portland Division. Suspect resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in 1970 through 1972. He left for two weeks during the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71. He returned injured; walking with a limp. X
MERLIN GENE COOPER's description fits the general physical description of the unknown subject. In 1972, he gave a painting to a Pendleton resident signing the name "D.B. Cooper". At least two individuals who knew him personally through family associations thought he was D. B. COOPER at the time the composite sketch came out in the newspapers in 1971, but were reluctant to contact law enforcement authorities. The suspect has been assigned air traffic control duties in past military assignments. An autopsy at the time of death two years after the hijacking showed suspect had a contusion below the knee from a prior injury.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2- Bureau
2- Butte (164A-26) 1- Los Angeles (164A-497) (INFO) 1- Milwaukee (164A-36) (INFO) 1- Oklahoma City (164A-56) 2- Portland (164A-41) 1- St.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2- Bureau
2- Butte (164A-26) 1- Los Angeles (164A-497) (INFO) 1- Milwaukee (164A-36) (INFO) 1- Oklahoma City (164A-56) 2- Portland (164A-41) 1- St. Louis (164A-63) (INFO) (3)- Seattle RNN/1eg (12)100 Transmitted Approved: J !
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(Time)
Searched
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Serialize5 Indexed 
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Several leads have been covered and reported to the office of origin; however, leads have been set out by the Portland Division for investigation to be conducted at Muskogee, Oklahoma; Milwaukee at Coon Valley, and for military records at St. Louis and FBIHQ. Also, a lead was set out by Milwaukee for the Los Angeles Division at Norwalk, California. Portland is requested to send to Seattle copies of all communications concerning this suspect.
It is apparent that this suspect was living in the Pendleton or Hermiston, Oregon, areas at the time of this crime (11/24/71). The suspect supposedly had a pin removed from his shoulder in 1971 or 1972. It is suggested that Portland attempt to determine if this operation was conducted in the Pendleton or
It is suggested that Portland attempt to determine if this operation was conducted in the Pendleton or Hermiston areas. If so, ascertain the date of the operation and if a contusion below the knee was in any medical records.
Portland should advise Seattle if the information that this suspect left for two weeks at the time of the hijacking is based on memory of an event that occurred seventeen years ago or on documents, such as employment or health records.
All of the investigation concerning this suspect has not been conducted and, therefore, it is too soon to make a final evaluation; however, the following facts tend to indicate the suspect may not be identical with the unknown subject:
1. At the time of this hijacking, based on photographs taken about 1971 to 1973, this suspect hardly had any hair at all on the top, front part of his head.
2. Suspect has blue or hazel eyes; the unknown subject had brown eyes.
3. Suspect's true name is COOPER. The unknown subject used the name DAN COOPER on the passenger .
Suspect has blue or hazel eyes; the unknown subject had brown eyes.
3. Suspect's true name is COOPER. The unknown subject used the name DAN COOPER on the passenger . manifest.
4. The suspect's latent fingerprints are not identical with the NORJAK partials taken from the scene of the crime.
2
DB Cooper-20207p
SE 164A-61
The NORJAK witnesses have been shown hundreds of photographs and items of evidence in the past. The Seattle Division has not contacted these witnesses as a means of processing NORJAK suspects in more than a decade. The last known address list for witnesses is dated 7/25/77.
Before setting out leads to interview these witnesses, all remaining leads should be covered and the results forwarded to Seattle for evaluation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3*
DB Cooper-20208 FD-36 (Rav: 8-23-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/28/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC,
Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/28/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
RE: MERLIN GENE COOPER, Subject Number 1002.
Re Portland teletype to FBIHQ, 4/26/88.
Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been developed as a suspect by the Portland Division. Suspect resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in 1970 through 1972. He left for two weeks during the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71. He returned injured; walking with a limp.
MERLIN GENE COOPER's description fits the general physical description of the unknown subject. In 1972, he gave a painting to a Pendleton resident signing the name "D. B. Cooper". At least two individuals who knew him personally through family associations thought he was D.B. COOPER at the time the composite sketch came out in the newspapers in 1971, but were reluctant to contact law enforcement authorities. The suspect has been assigned air traffic control duties in past military assignments. An autopsy at the time of death two years after the hijacking showed suspect had a contusion below
An autopsy at the time of death two years after the hijacking showed suspect had a contusion below the knee from a prior injury.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2- Bureau
2- Butte (164A-26) 1- Los Angeles (164A-497) (INFO) 1- Milwaukee (164A-36) (INFO) 1- Oklahoma City (164A-56) 2- Portland (164A-41)
1- St. Louis (164A-63) (INFO) 
13- Seattle RNN/Leg
(12 )100
E
Transmitted
Approved 4
(Number) (Time) Per
164-81-8929
DB Cooper-20209
MEB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21FD-36/Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: 
Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/28/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
MERLIN GENE COOPER, Subject Number 1002.
Re Portland teletype to FBIHQ, 4/26/88.
Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been developed as a suspect by the Portland Division.
Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been developed as a suspect by the Portland Division. Suspect resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in 1970 through 1972. He left for two weeks during the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71. He returned injured; walking with a limp.
MERLIN GENE COOPER's description fits the general physical description of the unknown subject. In 1972, he gave a painting to a Pendleton resident signing the name "D.B. Cooper". At least two individuals who knew him personally through family associations thought he was D.B. COOPER at the time the composite sketch came out in the newspapers in 1971, but were reluctant to contact law enforcement authorities. The suspect has been assigned air traffic control duties in past military assignments. An autopsy at the time of death two years after the hijacking showed suspect had a contusion below the knee from a prior injury.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
₮
2- Bureau 2- Butte (164A-26) 1- Los Angeles (164A-497) (INFO) 1- Milwaukee (164A-36) (INFO) 1- Oklahoma City (164A-56) 2- Portland (164A-41) Seattle 1- St.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
₮
2- Bureau 2- Butte (164A-26) 1- Los Angeles (164A-497) (INFO) 1- Milwaukee (164A-36) (INFO) 1- Oklahoma City (164A-56) 2- Portland (164A-41) Seattle 1- St. Louis (164A-63) (INFO) 33 RNN/leg (12) Approved: Transmitted
Per
(Number) (Time)
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DB Cooper-20212
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 7/22/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA ) (P) 
/
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INDICES
MANUAL
FOIMS
UNG
ULG
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
CONFIDENTIAL
Sus 1002
Re Milwaukee airtel, 6/9/88, captioned as above.
On 6/16/88, Wisconsin, advised that he has lived his entire life in Wisconsin and has never heard of any family named living in that area.
$
On the same date, (protect identity), Wisconsin,
advised that MERLIN GENE COOPER was She explained that COOPER married on at
$
On the same date, (protect identity), Wisconsin,
advised that MERLIN GENE COOPER was She explained that COOPER married on at Decorah, Iowa. At the time of the marriage COOPER was in the U.S. Air Force and immediately following the marriage and MERLIN went to Europe, where COOPER was assigned duties as an Air Traffic Controller. Upon his release from military service in 1955 (approximate), MERLIN and moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where MERLIN was employed as an Air Traffic Controller at Truax Field. COOPER was almost continuously unfaithful to and in filed for divorce.
A review of plaintiff and defendant file, in Circuit Court, reveals that was divorced from MERLIN on At that time MERLIN COOPER was residing at Truax Park, #6-M, Madison, Wisconsin. The file reflects that MERLIN and born X
2-Bureau (164-2111) 2-Seattle 2-Milwaukee (164A-36) KHM/psr (6) sf
164-81-8920
Per Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
JUL 2 9 1908
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continued by stating that
164-81-8920
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Transmitted
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(Time)
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continued by stating that shortly after MERLIN
and were divorced, MERLIN moved to the western part of the United States, possibly the State of Washington. She stated she did not know what sort of work he did in that region, but she is quite certain that he was married two more times after his divorce from She further stated that and
had no contact with MERLIN COOPER whatsoever after the divorce, which was finalized in
According to has now remarried and she has serious health problems, inasmuch as she is recovering from maior surgery following the discovery of an in and for the past several years and
has had a number of problems
has been
She stated that
in the past, -and she reiterated that neither has had any contact whatsoever with MERLIN since Y
stated that she did recall MERLIN COOPER committed suicide while living in the western part of the U.S .. She recalled that the year was approximately 1972, and that COOPER apparently had no friends or family in that part of the U.
She recalled that the year was approximately 1972, and that COOPER apparently had no friends or family in that part of the U.S., so COOPER'S mother, ORPHA COOPER, requested that his body be returned to LaCrosse, Wisconsin for burial.
,
recalled that MERLIN COOPER was commonly called "COOP" by family and friends while he was living in the LaCrosse area. She stated he was a rather handsome individual, about 6'0" of medium to heavy build. She stated that he had dark brown hair and it was her opinion that he somewhat resembled movie actor Paul Newman. She recalled that when she viewed MERLIN COOPER'S body prior to burial, he had lost a considerable amount of weight and his hairline had receded considerably. She added that she thought the reason MERLIN committed suicide was due to the fact that he had been diagnosed as having cancer, but she was not certain of this information.
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She advised that ORPHA COOPER, MERLIN'S mother, is approximately 74 years old and now resides in an apartment complex for elderly people in the community of Delavan, Wisconsin.
She advised that ORPHA COOPER, MERLIN'S mother, is approximately 74 years old and now resides in an apartment complex for elderly people in the community of Delavan, Wisconsin. stated that she does have some contact with ORPHA COOPER, and she stated that she is quite certain that ORPHA has no knowledge whatsoever of MERLIN COOPER possibly being identical with the subject in captioned matter. She further suggested that extreme tack should be used in any approach to ORPHA COOPER, inasmuch as the matriarchal COOPER is not in good health.
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According to ORPHA COOPER has
who lives near Baraboo, Wisconsin, and who might
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stated that SILAS COOPER, MERLIN'S father, MI 164A-36
in that community. She added that ORPHA might also have a daughter, but she does not know the daughter's name, nor does she know where she lives.
LEAD
MILWAUKEE DIVISION
AT DELAVAN, WISCONSIN
Will locate and interview ORPHA COOPER, noting that MERLIN COOPER was allegedly very close to his mother and may have confided information to her relative to the hijacking.
AT DELAVAN, WISCONSIN
Will locate and interview ORPHA COOPER, noting that MERLIN COOPER was allegedly very close to his mother and may have confided information to her relative to the hijacking. Additionally, attempt to identify COOPER'S and determine her whereabouts for possible interview.
DUE TO THE DELICATE NATURE OF ORPHA COOPER'S HEALTH, UTMOST DISCRETION SHOULD BE UTILIZED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
AT BARABOO, WISCONSIN
Will locate and interview of MERLIN COOPER, regarding any knowledge he might have of COOPER'S involvement in captioned hijacking. Additionally, will attempt to identify COOPER'S and determine her whereabouts for possible interview.
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3*FD-3G (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/22/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA ) (P)
NORJAK ;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Milwaukee
UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/22/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA ) (P)
NORJAK ;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Milwaukee airtel, 6/9/88, captioned as above.
On 6/16/88, Wisconsin, advised that he has lived his entire life in Wisconsin and has never heard of any family named living in that area.
៛
On the same date, (protect identity), Wisconsin,
advised that MERLIN GENE COOPER was She explained that COOPER married on at Decorah, Iowa. At the time of the marriage COOPER was in the U.S. Air Force and immediately following the marriage and MERLIN went to Europe, where COOPER was assigned duties as an Air Traffic Controller. Upon his release from military service in 1955 (approximate), MERLIN and moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where MERLIN was employed as an Air Traffic Controller at Truax Field. COOPER was almost continuously unfaithful to and in filed for divorce.
A review of plaintiff and defendant file, in Circuit Court, reveals that was divorced from MERLIN on At that time MERLIN COOPER was residing at Truax Park, #6-M, Madison, Wisconsin, The file reflects that MERLIN and born
2-Bureau (164-2111) :
A review of plaintiff and defendant file, in Circuit Court, reveals that was divorced from MERLIN on At that time MERLIN COOPER was residing at Truax Park, #6-M, Madison, Wisconsin, The file reflects that MERLIN and born
2-Bureau (164-2111) 
2) Seattle 2-Milwaukee (164A-36) KHM/psr (6)
Approved: Transmitted Per
(Number) (Time)
DB Cooper-20218
164-81-8930
MCB
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 8/4/88
On August 2, 1988, ORPHA COOPER, white female, date of birth May 17, 1915, 353 Tyrell Court, Apartment Number 121, Delavan, Wisconsin, telephone number (414) 728-2844, was interviewed at her retirement home. After being advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview Mrs. COOPER provided the following chronology of her son's life.
MERLIN GENE COOPER was born July 8, 1934 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He served at least three years in the United States Air Force, and was discharged in January 1956 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mrs. COOPER had her son's dog tags which indicated his service number was AF16395386.
He served at least three years in the United States Air Force, and was discharged in January 1956 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mrs. COOPER had her son's dog tags which indicated his service number was AF16395386.
In the 1950's MERLIN COOPER was an air traffic controller at Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois and Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin. Mrs. COOPER had saved a business card indicating MERLIN had worked at IMPORT MOTORS, INC. Route 19, JCT 12 5397, Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1964. She also believed MERLIN worked at DISNEY FILMS in California in 1965. From 1965 to 1966, COOPER was a logger in Oregon. During this time he was in a traffic accident and broke his arm, which required several operations.
In 1966, MERLIN COOPER was convicted of fraud by issuing bad checks and consequently served time at the Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon, from 1966-1967. During this time MERLIN COOPER wrote Mrs. COOPER two letters. Mrs. COOPER gave the letter post marked September 25, 1967 to the interviewing agent so handwriting analysis could be conducted.
From 1967-1968 COOPER worked at an auto garage in Coos Bay, Oregon.
COOPER gave the letter post marked September 25, 1967 to the interviewing agent so handwriting analysis could be conducted.
From 1967-1968 COOPER worked at an auto garage in Coos Bay, Oregon. In 1969 he managed a filling station in Stoddard, Oregon. From 1972 till his death on April 4, 1974, COOPER resided in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The death was investigated by of either Warner or Muskogee, Oklahoma and was latter ruled a suicide.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-20221FD - 302 a (Rev. 11 - 15 - 83)
MI 164A-36
Continuation of FD-302 of ORPHA COOPER on 8/2/88 , Page 2
Mrs. COOPER confessed "MERLIN was kind of a con man", but could not remember him ever signing on of his many paintings D.B. COOPER. She was not aware of his being trained in parachuting or ever having a lot of money. She did not consider them close and did not believe he ever had a close friend.
She was not aware of his being trained in parachuting or ever having a lot of money. She did not consider them close and did not believe he ever had a close friend.
is currently
residing at Berwyn, Illinois, Telephone number works third shift at Midway Airport,
Chicago, Illinois as a
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 8/4/88
On August 2, 1988, ORPHA COOPER, white female, date of birth May 17, 1915, 353 Tyrell Court, Apartment Number 121, Delavan, Wisconsin, telephone number (414) 728-2844, was interviewed at her retirement home. After being advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview Mrs. COOPER provided the following chronology of her son's life.
MERLIN GENE COOPER was born July 8, 1934 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He served at least three years in the United States Air Force, and was discharged in January 1956 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mrs. COOPER had her son's dog tags which indicated his service number was AF16395386.
In the 1950's MERLIN COOPER was an air traffic controller at Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois and Truax Field in
In the 1950's MERLIN COOPER was an air traffic controller at Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois and Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin. Mrs. COOPER had saved a business card indicating MERLIN had worked at IMPORT MOTORS, INC. Route 19, JCT 12 5397, Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1964. She also believed MERLIN worked at DISNEY FILMS in California in 1965. From 1965 to 1966, COOPER was a logger in Oregon. During this time he was in a traffic accident and broke his arm, which required several operations.
In 1966, MERLIN COOPER was convicted of fraud by issuing bad checks and consequently served time at the Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon, from 1966-1967. During this time MERLIN COOPER wrote Mrs. COOPER two letters. Mrs. COOPER gave the letter post marked September 25, 1967 to the interviewing agent so handwriting analysis could be conducted.
From 1967-1968 COOPER worked at an auto garage in Coos Bay, Oregon. In 1969 he managed a filling station in Stoddard, Oregon. From 1972 till his death on April 4, 1974, COOPER resided in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
In 1969 he managed a filling station in Stoddard, Oregon. From 1972 till his death on April 4, 1974, COOPER resided in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The death was investigated by of either Warner or Muskogee, Oklahoma and was latter ruled a suicide.
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Investigation on 8/2/88 at Delavan, Wisconsin
File # MI 164A-36 SE 164-81-8931
by SA kal
Dato dictated
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of ! the FBI. property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents Authdt , 1989 AUG distributed outside your agency.
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-20223FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype FacsimileIRTEL 
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS 8/4/88 INDICES
MANUAL 4KG FOIMS LANG CONFIDENTIAL O
Date
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(Attn. Laboratory Division, Document Section)
FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA) (P) 
NORJAK;
Laboratory Division, Document Section)
FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA) (P) 
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
SUB 1002
SUBJECT:
Re Milwaukee airtel to Director, dated 7/22/88.
Enclosed for the Bureau is a letter written by MERLIN COOPER while he served time at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The letter is addressed to ORPHA COOPER and is post marked 9/25/67. Also enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of the FD-302 regarding the interview of ORPHA COOPER.
Enclosed for Portland is one copy of the FD-302 of ORPHA COOPER.
Enclosed for Seattle is one original and one copy
of the ORPHA COOPER interview.
Enclosed for Chicago are copies of Milwaukee airtels to the Director, dated 6/9/88, 7/22/88, and Milwaukee memo of 6/27/88.
On 8/2/88, ORPHA COOPER was interviewed concerning her son, MERLIN COOPER. Contrary to other reports, Mrs. COOPER denied that she was close to her son. However, this denial seems to contradict MERLIN's statements made in the enclosed letter.
COOPER denied that she was close to her son. However, this denial seems to contradict MERLIN's statements made in the enclosed letter. MERLIN also mentioned in the letter that he was expecting a large sum of money and was going bald. (ORPHA COOPER stated that at the time of his death in 1974, MERLIN was almost completely bald. In high school graduation pictures MERLIN had a full head of hair).
3 - Bureau (Encl. 3) 2 - Chicago (Encl. 3) 2 - Portland (164-41) (Encl. 1) Transmitted 2- Seattle (Encl, 29/Nach 2 - Milwaukee (164A-36) Approved: WK/kal (10) X
164-81-8932
SEARCHED
INDEXED
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Mrs. COOPER spoke fondly of her son, but admitted that he was "kind of a con man", having served time in the Oregon State Penitentiary in 1966-67 for bad checks. She has saved the two letters MERLIN had written her in addition to two swim awards he won early in life. With the exception of two phone calls she received the week before his death, Mrs.
She has saved the two letters MERLIN had written her in addition to two swim awards he won early in life. With the exception of two phone calls she received the week before his death, Mrs. COOPER had no contact with MERLIN. Mrs. COOPER allowed the Bureau to have the enclosed letter for laboratory tests on the condition it would be returned when it was no longer needed.
Mrs. COOPER did not believe
Berwyn, Illinois, telephone number would be able to provide additional information of MERLIN. works third shift at Midway Airport and is not considered to be in good health.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:
CANT BE DUNK
Compare handwriting of enclosed letter with that of demand note of captioned case.
LEADS
CHICAGO DIVISION
AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Interview
Berwyn,
Illinois, telephone number Reportedly working third shift at Midway Airport. Interview should cover, but not be limited to the following questions:
1. If she possesses any paintings of MERLIN COOPER, signed D.B. COOPER.
2. MERLIN COOPER's location in December, 1971.
3. If and when he ever injured his leg.
4. Employment of MERLIN COOPER in 1971.
MERLIN COOPER's location in December, 1971.
3. If and when he ever injured his leg.
4. Employment of MERLIN COOPER in 1971.
5. Insight as to what MERLIN COOPER might have meant by the possibility of him coming into a large sum of money in 1967.
MILWAUKEE DIVISION
AT MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
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Will reinterview ORPHA COOPER in an attempt to clarify statements made in the referenced letter that was delivered after the initial interview.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET FacsimileIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS 8/4/88
Date
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(Attn. Laboratory Division; Document Section)
FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
Re Milwaukee airtel to Director, dated 7/22/88.
Laboratory Division; Document Section)
FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
Re Milwaukee airtel to Director, dated 7/22/88.
Enclosed for the Bureau is a letter written by MERLIN COOPER while he served time at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The letter is addressed to ORPHA COOPER and is post marked 9/25/67. Also enclosed for the Bureau are two copies of the FD-302 regarding the interview of ORPHA COOPER.
Enclosed for Portland is one copy of the FD-302 of ORPHA COOPER.
Enclosed for Seattle is one original and one copy of the ORPHA COOPER interview.
Enclosed for Chicago are copies of Milwaukee airtels to the Director, dated 6/9/88, 7/22/88, and Milwaukee memo of 6/27/88.
On 8/2/88, ORPHA COOPER was interviewed concerning her son, MERLIN COOPER. Contrary to other reports, Mrs. COOPER denied that she was close to her son. However, this denial seems to contradict MERLIN's statements made in the enclosed letter. MERLIN also mentioned in the letter that he was expecting a large sum of money and was going bald. (ORPHA COOPER stated that at the time of his death in 1974, MERLIN was almost completely bald.
MERLIN also mentioned in the letter that he was expecting a large sum of money and was going bald. (ORPHA COOPER stated that at the time of his death in 1974, MERLIN was almost completely bald. In high school graduation pictures MERLIN had a full head of hair) .
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Mrs. COOPER spoke fondly of her son, but admitted that he was "kind of a con man", having served time in the Oregon State Penitentiary in 1966-67 for bad checks. She has saved the two letters MERLIN had written her in addition to two swim awards he won early in life. With the exception of two phone calls she received the week before his death, Mrs. COOPER had no contact with MERLIN. Mrs. COOPER allowed the Bureau to have the enclosed letter for laboratory tests on the condition it would be returned when it
COOPER allowed the Bureau to have the enclosed letter for laboratory tests on the condition it would be returned when it was no longer needed.
Mrs. COOPER did not believe
Berwyn, Illinois, telephone number would be able to provide additional information of MERLIN. works third shift at Midway Airport and is not considered to be in good health.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:
Compare handwriting of enclosed letter with that of demand note of captioned case.
LEADS
CHICAGO DIVISION
AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Interview Berwyn,
Illinois, telephone number Reportedly working third shift at Midway Airport. Interview should cover, but not be limited to the following questions:
1. If she possesses any paintings of MERLIN COOPER, signed D.B. COOPER.
2. MERLIN COOPER's location in December, 1971.
3. If and when he ever injured his leg.
4. Employment of MERLIN COOPER in 1971.
5. Insight as to what MERLIN COOPER might have meant by the possibility of him coming into a large sum of money in 1967.
MILWAUKEE DIVISION
AT MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 8/16/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
MEALIV CENE LONG
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Re Seattle airtel to Director, 7/28/88, captioned as above.
For information and evaluation of Seattle.
Baraboo, Wisconsin, telephone number
advised that MERLIN GENE COOPER, who is now deceased. He advised that MERLIN COOPER was a pathological liar and a con man, and he would not be at all surprised if was determined to be identical to hijacker D.B. COOPER. He stated that in about 1971, when the D.B. COOPER story broke and artists' drawings of D.
COOPER. He stated that in about 1971, when the D.B. COOPER story broke and artists' drawings of D.B. COOPER were printed in newspapers, he thought to himself that the artists' drawings bore a striking resemblance to MERLIN COOPER.
He advised that was in the U.S. Air Force in Europe, and, upon his discharge from the Air Force, worked as an air traffic controller at Midway Field in
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Chicago, Illinois, and at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin. He stated that in about 1956 or 1957, was arrested for writing bad checks and served some time in Waupun State Penitentiary, Waupun, Wisconsin. He stated that in approximately became divorced from his wife, who now lives in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and moved from Wisconsin, and he had no contact whatsoever
He stated that in approximately became divorced from his wife, who now lives in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and moved from Wisconsin, and he had no contact whatsoever with for approximately 10 years. He stated that, subsequent to again before he died, but about 1959, he never did see
he did periodically correspond with
by letter and
telephone from about 1969 until death in 1973. He stated that called him two days before he died and said that he did not have much longer to live, but that did not elaborate on that statement.
He stated that he never heard use the name
D.B. COOPER, and never mentioned the D.B. COOPER hijacking in his letters or telephone conversations. He further advised that, although was very knowledgeable about airplanes from his Air Force and air traffic controller experience, he has never known to have any knowledge of or experience in parachutes or sky diving.
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time, but he believes that did sustain some arm injuries at about that time when was apparently injured in a truck accident in Oregon. He further advised that was quite a good artist and painted a picture for him on one occasion, but he no longer has this painting and cannot remember if or how the painting was signed. He stated that ORPHA COOPER, may presently have this painting and probably has some other paintings by MERLIN COOPER, and he advised that ORPHA COOPER also keeps a diary and may have documented her contacts with MERLIN COOPER over the years.
He stated that the address of ORPHA COOPER, is 353 Tyrell Court, Delavan, Wisconsin, telephone number 414/728-2844, and he stated that he believes is in relatively good health. He further advised that the only but he does not have
her address or telephone number. He stated that he believed would have the address and telephone number.
advised that he could furnish no further information in this matter.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 8/16/88
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (MRA) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Director, 7/28/88, captioned
as above.
For information and evaluation of Seattle,
Baraboo, Wisconsin, telephone number
advised that MERLIN GENE COOPER, who is now deceased. He advised that MERLIN COOPER was a pathological liar and a con man, and he would not be at all surprised if was determined to be identical to hijacker D.
He advised that MERLIN COOPER was a pathological liar and a con man, and he would not be at all surprised if was determined to be identical to hijacker D.B. COOPER. He stated that in about 1971, when the D.B. COOPER story broke and artists' drawings of D.B. COOPER were printed in newspapers, he thought to himself that the artists' drawings bore a striking resemblance to MERLIN COOPER.
He advised that was in the U.S. Air Force in Europe, and, upon his discharge from the Air Force, worked as an air traffic controller at Midway Field in
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LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Milwaukee (164A-36) (MRA)
September 2, 1988

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	80808079 D LL

Re:
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING;
80808079 D LL

Re:
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING;
00:
Seattle
Sus MERLIN GENRE LOUPRE # 1000

Examination requested by:	Addressee
Reference:	Communication dated August 4, 1988
Examination requested:	Document
Specimens received	August 8, 1988

Specimen:
K5
Two-page letter and envelope bearing purported known
hand printing of MERLIN COOPER
Result of examination: The demand note in this case was never recovered. K5 was photographed and is returned herewith0
Enclosure 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Chicago 2 - Portland (164-41)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Milwaukee (164A-36) (MRA)
September 2, 1988

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB, NO.
20535
To:
SAC, Milwaukee (164A-36) (MRA)
September 2, 1988

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB, NO.	80808079 D LL

Re:
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT -
HIJACKING;
00:
Seattle

Examination requested by:	Addressee
Reference:	Communication dated August 4, 1988
Examination requested:	Document
Specimens received	August 8, 1988

Specimen :
K5
Two-page letter and envelope bearing purported known
hand printing of MERLIN COOPER
Result of examination:
The demand note in this case was never recovered.
K5 was photographed and is returned herewithy
Enclosure 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Chicago 2 - Portland (164-41)
DB Cooper-20238 1644-81-8934 FBI/DOJMemorandum
:
P/98
To
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
9/14/88
From :
SAC, DENVER (164A-640) (RUC)
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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Re Albuquerque airtel to Denver and Seattle, dated
3/18/88.
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original and one copy each of two FD-302s reflecting investigation conducted at Denver, Colorado.
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Date
9/14/88
:
From :
SAC, DENVER (164A-640) (RUC)
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Albuquerque airtel to Denver and Seattle, dated
3/18/88.
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original and one copy each of two FD-302s reflecting investigation conducted at Denver, Colorado.
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DB Cooper-20240FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
9/14/88
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white male, date of birth was interviewed at his place of employment, the
Englewood, Colorado, where he has advised that he
Englewood,
business telephone number currently resides at Colorado, where he has residence telephone number
was advised of the official identity of the interviewing Agent and was requested to provide any information that he may have concerning the hijacking of NORTHWEST AIRLINES Flight 305 which occurred in 1971 and any information concerning the hijacker who has been identified as D. B. COOPER.
By way of explanation, advised that he is a sky diver as a hobby and has developed an interest in the D. B. COOPER skyjacking as a result of information that he has obtained, and that this information
By way of explanation, advised that he is a sky diver as a hobby and has developed an interest in the D. B. COOPER skyjacking as a result of information that he has obtained, and that this information initially started with of Provo, Utah. He explained that can be
reached at telephone number at Provo, Utah, and that
at BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY.
told that several years ago, she became acquainted with an individual by the name of and that
at a facility and subsequently, which
Utah. provided
with
and used After the
and that the
stated that he believes that is has confided some of the details
D. B. COOPER, and that
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he has since had the opportunity to meet He described as approximately 45 years of age, a white male, about 6' in height with a slender build and thinning hair. As mentioned earlier, located at Utah.
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During his acquaintanceship with he has observed that spends large quantities of twenty dollar bills and seems to enjoy calling attention to this oddity. He has heard boast of claiming to know the full identity of D. B. COOPER, and the complete details of the hijacking of the NORTHWEST AIRLINES flight which COOPER is accused of hijacking.
has bragged about knowing full details of the hijacking including information concerning the selection of the airline, the selection of the flight crew, details of the actual jump from the aircraft and subsequent get away from the scene of the parachute escape, and disposition of the money from the hijacking.
the airline, the selection of the flight crew, details of the actual jump from the aircraft and subsequent get away from the scene of the parachute escape, and disposition of the money from the hijacking.
is of the impression that in 1973, in cash for a
paid
and that the is located in Lehigh, Utah. This was obtained as a result of the proceeds from the NORTHWEST AIRLINES hijacking. During this same time period, (1973) (Name Unknown), who was believed bank certificate of deposit.
to be indigent, purchased a
In addition, has a PARA-COMMANDER parachute, red and yellow in color. On each Thanksgiving evening, he takes this parachute out and makes what is believed to be an anniversary jump from 10,500 feet celebrating the NORTHWEST AIRLINES hijacking. has alleged that this is the very same parachute that he used during the hijacking.
stated that
(no relation) is
acquainted with
and that has
admitted to that he did, in fact, hijack the works for
NORTHWEST AIRLINES flight.
MORTON-THIOKOL CHEMICAL COMPANY in Ogden, Utah.
has also boasted that
individual named RICHARD D. MC COY and that, subsequently, MC COY did in fact hijack an aircraft and bail out somewhere over Salt Lake City, Utah.
MC COY and that, subsequently, MC COY did in fact hijack an aircraft and bail out somewhere over Salt Lake City, Utah.
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concluded by stating that he believes to be a sociopath and cable of hijacking an aircraft. then exhibited an artist conception of D. B. COOPER, and stated that he feels there is a strong resemblance between the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER and
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DB Cooper-20243 FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
9/14/88
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(PROTECT AND CONCEAL IDENTITY BY
REQUEST) ,
Aurora, Colorado, residence
furnished the following
telephone number information:
is employed at the Englewood, Colorado, where he has business
telephone number
He described the
One of the owners of the a white male, age approximately 40, sandy colored hair, blue eyes, approximately 5' 9" in height, and weighing about 180 pounds.
business
telephone number
He described the
One of the owners of the a white male, age approximately 40, sandy colored hair, blue eyes, approximately 5' 9" in height, and weighing about 180 pounds.
He described as an individual who makes a nice first impression, appears outwardly friendly, but whom he feels to be a person of questionable moral standards, who would exhibit no remorse for lying or cheating customers.
went on to advise that
appears obsessed with the hijacking of NORTHWEST AIRLINES in 1971 by an individual described as D. B. COOPER. constantly talks about the case and is currently writing a book about the hijacking, which is to be entitled
In addition, is a skydiver and has talked in detail about how COOPER would have exited the NORTHWEST AIRLINES BOEING 727 aircraft by parachuting from the rear stairway.
concluded by stating that based on obsession with D. B. COOPER and the NORTHWEST AIRLINES hijacking, that he has become convinced that may have some legitimate information concerning this matter.
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DB Cooper-20244 FD-302 (REV. 9-10-82)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
9/14/88
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( PROTECT AND CONCEAL IDENTITY BY
REQUEST),
telephone number information: ₹
Aurora, Colorado, residence
furnished the following
is employed at the Englewood, Colorado, where he has business
telephone number
He described the
One of the owners of the a white male, age approximately 40, sandy colored hair, blue eyes, approximately 5' 9" in height, and weighing about 180 pounds.
He described as an individual who makes a nice first impression, appears outwardly friendly, but whom he feels to be a person of questionable moral standards, who would exhibit no remorse for lying or cheating customers.
He described as an individual who makes a nice first impression, appears outwardly friendly, but whom he feels to be a person of questionable moral standards, who would exhibit no remorse for lying or cheating customers. went on to advise that appears obsessed with the hijacking of NORTHWEST AIRLINES in 1971 by an individual described as D. B. COOPER. constantly talks about the case and is currently writing a book about the hijacking, which is to be entitled In addition, is a skydiver and has talked in detail about how COOPER would have exited the NORTHWEST AIRLINES BOEING 727 aircraft by parachuting from the rear stairway.
concluded by stating that based on obsession with D. B. COOPER and the NORTHWEST AIRLINES hijacking, that he has become convinced that may have some legitimate
information concerning this matter.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
9/21/88
From :
SAC, DENVER (164A-640) (RUC) RUC
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper; 
File Destruction Program
(Title)
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
(00: SEATTLE)
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Enclosed are 1 items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the timeour case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
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FBI/ DOJ DB Cooper-20246FD-491 (Rev. 4-21-80) Memorandum
Plus : SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) 9/21/88
From :
SAC, DENVER (164A-640) (RUC)
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper; RUC File Destruction Program
(Title)
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
(00: SEATTLE)
Enclosed are 1 items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
1A - Original notes re interview of
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TEXT: VZCZCPD0012 RR HQ MI CG BT OC SE DE PD #0012 2742342 ZNR UUUUU R 302309Z SEP 88 FM FBI PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)/ROUTINE/ FBI MILWAUKEE (164-36) (MRA)/ROUTINE/ FBI CHICAGO/ROUTINE/ FBI BUTTE (164A-26)
1 (#509)
TEXT: VZCZCPD0012 RR HQ MI CG BT OC SE DE PD #0012 2742342 ZNR UUUUU R 302309Z SEP 88 FM FBI PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)/ROUTINE/ FBI MILWAUKEE (164-36) (MRA)/ROUTINE/ FBI CHICAGO/ROUTINE/ FBI BUTTE (164A-26)/ROUTINE/INFO FBI OKLAHOMA CITY (164A-244)/ROUTINE/INFO FBI SEATTLE (164A-81)/ROUTINE/INFO BT UNCLAS CITE: //3670//
CA 2
Sus MALIN GONE COOP. + 1002
SUBJECT: NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE. FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND ALL RECEIVING OFFICE, MERLIN GENE COOPER (DATE OF BIRTH JULY 8, 1934), SHOULD BE ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER, IN THAT INVESTIGATION BY ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
164-81-8937
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DB Cooper-20248PAGE TWO DE PD 0012 UNCLAS THE PENDLETON, OREGON, RESIDENT AGENCY, DETERMINED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1988, THAT COOPER WAS AN IN-PATIENT AT THE WALLA WALLA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON, FROM OCTOBER 18, 1971, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 1971. IT IS NOTED THE HIJACKING OCCURRED NOVEMBER 24, 1971. SPECIFICALLY, NURSES NOTES FOR THE DAY OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, WOULD ELIMINATE SUSPECT. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT #0012
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DB Cooper-20249FUCHS. TEXT HAS I DOCUMENT INBOX.J (#509)
TEXT : VZCZCPD0012 RR HO MI CG BT.
BT #0012
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DB Cooper-20249FUCHS. TEXT HAS I DOCUMENT INBOX.J (#509)
TEXT : VZCZCPD0012 RR HO MI CG BT.OC SE DE PD #0012 2/42342 ZNR UUUUU R 302309Z SEP 88 FN FBI PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR, FBI (154-2111)/ROUTINE/ FBI MILWAUKEE (164-36) (MRA)/ROUTINE/ FBI CHICAGO/ROUTINE/ : FBI BUTTE (164A-26)/ROUTINE/INFO FBI OKLAHOMA CITY (164A-244)/ROUTINE/INFO FBI SEATTLE (164A-81)/ROUTINE/INFO BT UNCLAS CITE: //5670//
Sus 1. 1002
SUBJECT: NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE. FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND ALL RECEIVING OFFICE, MERLIN GENE COOPER (DATE OF BIRTH JULY 8, 1934), SHOULD BE ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER, IN THAT INVESTIGATION BY ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
164-81-8937
MCB
DB Cooper-20250PAGE TWO DE PD 0012 UNCLAS THE PENDLETON, OREGON, RESIDENT AGENCY, DETERMINED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1088, THAT COOPER WAS AN IN-PATIENT AT THE WALLA WALLA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON, FROM OCTOBER 18, 1971, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 1971. IT IS NOTED THE HIJACKING OCCURRED .NOVEMBER 24, 1971. SPECIFICALLY, NURSES NOTES FOR.
AT THE WALLA WALLA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON, FROM OCTOBER 18, 1971, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 1971. IT IS NOTED THE HIJACKING OCCURRED .NOVEMBER 24, 1971. SPECIFICALLY, NURSES NOTES FOR. THE DAY OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, WOULD ELIMINOUE SUSPECT ARMED AND DANGEROUS. AH JOURS B.T amt #0012
WENN CEUR FORM
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DB Cooper-20252FC:36 (Rev. 8-20-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: 
Teletype 
Facsimile 
Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4-18-88
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND. (164-41) (P)
FROM :
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164A-244) (RUC)
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Re Portland airtel to Oklahoma City dated 3-15-88.
Enclosed is an FD-302 reflecting an interview with on 3-15-88, one cassette tape of M.G. COOPER dated 1/72, four polaroid photographs of COOPER initialed and dated by and one Oklahoma State Medical
COOPER dated 1/72, four polaroid photographs of COOPER initialed and dated by and one Oklahoma State Medical Examiner report of MERLIN GENE COOPER, reflecting an examination on 4-4-74.
For information of receiving office, efforts to locate an arrest record or a police report for MERLIN GENE COOPER, white male, born 7-8-34, proved negative at the Muskogee, Oklahoma, Police Department and the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office at Muskogee, Oklahoma. 50
No additional investigation regarding this matter is being considered unless requested.
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2 - Portland (Enc. 9)
2 - Oklahoma City
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Classelle Tape/Photos Sent to 1A 180 Med. Rpt 1A181
PD 164A-41-1950
Approved:
Transmitted
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DB Cooper-20254FD-302 (REV.