FARRELL, dated 2/16/72 (Sub GG) (2351) ;
2. Seattle report of SA 5/30/73 (Sub GG) (4729) ;
dated
3. Seattle report of SA 11/23/73 (Sub GG) (5070) ;
1 dated
4. Seattle report of SA 5/31/74 (Sub GG) (6258) ;
f
dated
5. SA (Sub K) (3741) ;
memorandum, dated 8/4/72
6. AUSA letter to dated 4/20/76 (Sub C) (6914) , (Re Grand Jury Indictment) .
At a minimum it is recommended that a new NORJAK case agent review the above references.
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DATE:
12/4/79
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
C, DALLAS (164-0)
SUBJECT: NURJAK 00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
On November 30, 1979,
SUB X
> Presbyterian Hospital, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas, telephone , telephonically advised as follows:
During he was in the U. S. Army as an in Vietnam. In that capacity he conducted a "highly sensitive" investigation concerning an named
៛
During the interview, which was taped and
subsequently transcribed,
In that capacity he conducted a "highly sensitive" investigation concerning an named
៛
During the interview, which was taped and
subsequently transcribed, mentioned an indi-
vidual named Seattle. He in connection with either Portland or stated the statement concerning had something to do with money being put in a bank account.
reiterated the investigation was highly confidential and he could furnish no further information. He had recently read an article concerning the D. B. COOPER matter and feels the Bureau may desire to attempt to locate military records regarding and attempt to review transcript for lead purposes.
SUB Y 164-218189
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Pay! !! Savings Plan
U.S.Government Frinting Offte#:1976-22 *** 11518
DB Cooper-32117
OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-75) G5ATPMI? : 41 CFR2) 101-11.6 SJBO 112
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Georgia
Tele:
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Assit. to Agent in Charge F.B.I. Seatle, Washington
Dear Sir:
I would like for you to furnish me with what information is available on the person D.
Seatle, Washington
Dear Sir:
I would like for you to furnish me with what information is available on the person D. B. Cooper, known as the missing sky-jacker. As to possibly his age, height and weight. Did he wear any western clothes at the time? Do you know if he had any indian connections at the time? And is there a reward Offered for his apprehention?
I am aware of a prime suspect, who spent a large sum of money after this sky-jacking took place and no one knows where the money came from.
I would appreciate this information as soon as possible, or you may have an agent contact me at my home.
Donnant full Tv
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DB Cooper-32118
SUR-Y
Source 16-1-81-8188UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SC CAROLYN FRANKHOUSER
SUBJECT: NORJAK
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DATE: 8/22/79
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On 8/22/79
- phone
telephonically advised that an individual purchased ? some car insurance from him and that he was a "dead ringer" for D.
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On 8/22/79
- phone
telephonically advised that an individual purchased ? some car insurance from him and that he was a "dead ringer" for D. B. COOPER. advised this individual is Bothell, phone 2
The car he is insuring is a
, Serial
is a
He
paid with a $100 bill bearing serial number K05159380A, 1969 series, Washington, D.C.
stated he formerly was a at McQuire AFB and hoped this information might be of some assistance.
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DB Cooper-32119 SUB Y 164-81-8453
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AUG 22 1979
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FBI
Airtel
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(Type in plaintext or code) Via
{Precedence)
5/19/76
{Date)
To: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJACK 00: SE
The following information was provided to an SA of the San Francisco Division by an United Airlines em- ployee who desired to remain anonymous. This information is being furnished Seattle for analysis and possible lead potential.
(This line for LEFT MARGIN.)
The United Airlines (VA) employee advised that an individual whose true name is according,
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The United Airlines (VA) employee advised that an individual whose true name is according,
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to rumor, in Denver, Colorado, for b6 a period of time shortly before the skyjacking. allegedly was a military trained paratrooper and a sky- diver by hobby. This individual is supposed to be an who supposedly bragged in
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that he could accomplish a feat such as bailing out of an airline plane. Further.
Finally, this individual has not been seen since shortly before the date of the skyjack. The invididual providing this information insists that this information was a of UA, especially those associated with the UA Denver base; but that airline officials squelched the rumore, fearing that it might result in bad publicity for the airline.
(Do not type below this line.)
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1-76 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 2053$ April 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO ALL SPECIAL AGENTS
RE: COMPUTER SUPPORT TO THE FIELD
The main thrust of our computer support
2053$ April 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO ALL SPECIAL AGENTS
RE: COMPUTER SUPPORT TO THE FIELD
The main thrust of our computer support effort in the past has been directed at administrative and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) matters. It is now my desire to concentrate more on ways our computers can support the Agent in the Field. This is to make you aware of the computer services that are presently available to you.
The Data Processing Section (DPS) of the Computer Systems Division is responsible for working with the Field on investigative matters. Agents with specialized backgrounds have been assigned to this Section and will assist you if some aspect of a case lends itself to computerization. This might be a large volume of records (e. g., checks, cash receipts, purchase orders, personnel records, payroll records, telephone numbers, etc. ) that require sequencing, comparing or calculating, to disclose misappropriations, kiting, lapping, skimming, padding of payrolls, identities of suspects, conspiracies, etc.
) that require sequencing, comparing or calculating, to disclose misappropriations, kiting, lapping, skimming, padding of payrolls, identities of suspects, conspiracies, etc. If you think the work can be performed more practically on the computer, you should contact the DPS.
The DPS also offers assistance in the following areas:
1. Printing records that are in computer form (e. g., records on computer tapes, disks or cards).
2. Assistance in writing search warrants for, and conducting searches of, computer installations.
3. Assistance in writing subpoenas for computer records.
4. Assistance in auditing computer records.
5. Assistance in interviewing computer personnel (e.g., computer analysts, programmers, operators, etc. ).
6. Computerized Telephone Number File (CTNF) services which will resequence telephone numbers to facilitate setting leads and identifying subscribers.
7. Special searches of the NCIC current files or previous records, in addition to the normal NCIC service.
The DPS is ready to assist the Field in all future major cases. DPS has developed a "Major Case Information System, " a prototype of which was used in the RESMURS Case.
DPS has developed a "Major Case Information System, " a prototype of which was used in the RESMURS Case. A similar system is presently being used in the LAGBOM and ZAPBOM Cases. From this system, the Agent can more readily determine what investigation has been conducted on the case, and what leads are still outstanding. The system will also benefit the Agent when writing reports, answering inquiries, controlling physical evidence and for file review prior to trial.
Part II, Section 3 (pages 28 and 29) of the Manual of Rules and Regulations sets forth the way to request computer support services for investigative matters. I encourage you to take full advantage of this service.
Clarence M. Kelley Director
DB Cooper-32122 sub X FBI/DOJ
164-81-6912FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 5/30/74
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority}
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SAC, DALLAS (164-191)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SUBR> (P) Sub 0, 2, X NORJAK.
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 5/30/74
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(Priority}
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) & SAC, DALLAS (164-191)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SUBR> (P) Sub 0, 2, X NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE

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6-56 PM NITEL MAY 28, 1974
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
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FROM DALLAS (164-191) (P) 2P
NORJAK .
SWE 5 Sus 0 Sus. X.
· RE REPORT OF SA MAY 30, 1973.
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A REVIEW OF REFERENCED REPORT NOTED TO PROBABILITIES THAT THE UNSUB LIVED IN THE PORTLAND OR SEATTLE AREAS OR HAD FLOWN MORE THAN ONCE OVER THESE AREAS; HE WAS NOT AN EXPERIENCED SKYDIVER AND MOST LIKELY RECEIVED HIS JUMP TRAINING IN THE MILITARY; HE WAS NOT AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL; AND HE MAY HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN AN AIRLINE-RELATED INDUSTRY.
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SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
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Re: SUB X
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Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 10/10/73.
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13/74
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Sule X
Re: SUB X
LEADS
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 10/10/73.
Referenced communication concerning suspect advised Subject was an expert parachutist having made over 1,000 jumps while traveling through the United States with various air shows during the 1940s and 1950s. Since UNSUB might have been an expert parachutist a possible lead in this matter could be determining the names of personnel who participated in air shows in the recent past, ie 1960 through 1971.
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DB Cooper-32128 

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	January 2, 1974
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)	Sule D Sub G
NORJAK	Sub L
00: Seattle

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For the information of Seattle, U. S. Parachute Association, Monterey, California, $ has in the past advised although he does not intend to be uncooperative with the FBI in this investigation, his office staff is rather small and
Parachute Association, Monterey, California, $ has in the past advised although he does not intend to be uncooperative with the FBI in this investigation, his office staff is rather small and his own work schedule usually crowded and therefore, he would prefer checks of his records be limited to those suspects on whom he might provide worthwhile information.
If any suspect has not been eliminated through other investigation, and should Seattle desire other specific information not otherwise obtained but which might be available from the U. S. Parachute Association, will furnish same from his records.
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Sul Y 164-81-6049 REACHED SERIAL 19FD
JAN 51370
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DB Cooper-32129 FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
FBI
· Date: 2/28/73º

Transmit the following in	(Type in plaintext or code)
Via	AIRTEL

(Priority}
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Sub E Sul F Sub G Sub.Y
ReSEairtel to Alexandria, 2/15/73.
(Priority}
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Sub E Sul F Sub G Sub.Y
ReSEairtel to Alexandria, 2/15/73.
Transmitted under separate cover for Seattle are the following fourteen items:
1) One copy of Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Chart on scale 1:500,000.
2) One copy of U. S. Department of Interior Geological Survey Index of Topographic Maps of Washington.
3) Two copies each of fifteen-minute quadrangle maps (scale 1:62,500 or one inch equals approximately one mile) of the Pigeon Springs, La Center, Yacolt, and Cougar areas of Washington. 4) Two copies each of maps (scale of 1:250,000) of the Vancouver and Hoquiam area of Washington.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
on 2/27/73.
Aeronautical Information Division (FDAS-AI), U. S. Army SubX Aeronautical Services Office, Building #2, Cameron Station,
4 Seattle (Enc. 14) (1-Package Copy) 2-Alexandria
164-81-4503
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DB Cooper-32130
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Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
DB Cooper-32130
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Sub E Sul F Sub G Sub X July 2
An attempt is being made to obtain larger scale maps of the area it is thought UNSUB parachuted into. This area is in the southeast portion of the State of Washington and is located approximately halfway between Woodland, Wash- ington, and Lake Merwin.
On February 13, 1973,
Nc Chord Air Force Base, made available an address for the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service. advised maps could be obtained from this office of the area desired.
The full address is United States Army Aeronautical Service Office, HQDA (FDAS-A1) , Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, telephone Area Code 202/274-7773, Autovon phone 284-7773. -
LEADS
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION At Alexandria, Virginia
Will contact appropriate personnel of the U.
full address is United States Army Aeronautical Service Office, HQDA (FDAS-A1) , Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, telephone Area Code 202/274-7773, Autovon phone 284-7773. -
LEADS
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION At Alexandria, Virginia
Will contact appropriate personnel of the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service Office and attempt to obtain blown up maps of the area located between Woodland, Washington, and Lake Merwin. Note: This area is described in the United States Department of Interior Geological Survey under the following four names: Pidegon Springs, Cougar La Center, and Yacolt. 2 - Alexandria 3- Seattle 4 Sulx. Searched Serialized 164-81-7427 Indexed
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DB Cooper-32132
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FBI Date: 2/8/73
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81).
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA. (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00:SE)
Sale E Sub F SubG Sub X Sub2
Re WFO letter to Alexandria, 11/20/72; and Seattle airtel to Alexandria, 2/5/73.
Continuous investigation has been conducted at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, during the months of.
Continuous investigation has been conducted at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, during the months of. December, 1972, and January, 1973, in an attempt to determine who would have authority to re-route military training missions in visual aerial phtography flown within the continental United States. To date no one has been located who could positively state that this could be done, however, was contacted and he advised that he had made inquiry into this matter and stated that in the event Seattle wished to have military assistance in this matter than Seattle should request the Director to submit a letter of request to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D. G. : 20301 In this letter the full particulars of the matter should be set forth as well as whether or not the Bureau or Department of Justice is willing to observe_the_additional cost if any to the Air Force. advised that he Suche
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
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FEB.1-2-1979 FAL -SEATTLE
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U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-32133 1/5/73

AIRTEL AIRMAIL	Sue G
Sus X
TO: SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-71)	Jus O

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00 :· Seattle
Unknown subject, aka Dan Cooper, allegedly a heavy smoker of Raleigh filter-tip cigarettes. Search of plane involved in NORJAK conducted at Reno, Nevada', revealed eight Raleigh cigarette butts found near unsub's location. Unsub was on the plane eight hours under extremely tense and nervous conditions. A normal "two pack-a-day" smoker consumes 2.5 cigarettes per hour average. Unsub, under stress condi- tions, consumed 1 cigarette per hour average.
On the possibility that unsub may save Raleigh coupons and redeem them regularly, the following lead is set forth:
LEAD
LOUISVILLE
AT LOUISVILLE,
On the possibility that unsub may save Raleigh coupons and redeem them regularly, the following lead is set forth:
LEAD
LOUISVILLE
AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Will contact appropriate personnel of the Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and obtain a list of Raleigh coupon redemption centers throughout the United States.
2. Louisville will thereafter forward this list to the Seattle Division.
2 - Louisville 2 Seattle
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DB Cooper-32135
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164-81-4279
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3010-100
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

TO	: SAC, ALEXANDRIA	DATE:	11/20/72	Sul E

FROM	: SAC, WFO	Sub F
SUBJECT	: NORJAK (00:SE)	Sub X

REFERENCE: Seattle airtel to Bureau, 11/15/72.
WFO copies of referenced communication are forwarded as lead is within investigative jurisdiction of
WFO copies of referenced communication are forwarded as lead is within investigative jurisdiction of addressee office.
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( INDIANAPOLIS (Enc.)
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( SAN ANTONIO (Enc.)
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) KANSAS CITY (Enc.) (
) CLEVELAND (Enc.) ( 1)
) SEATTLE (00) (INFO) ( 1 ) WFO (INFO)
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DB Cooper-32137 FD-36 (Rov. $-22-64)
FBİ
Date: 11/15/72
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAÇ, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
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Sub F
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Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 11/1/72, Norfolk
airtel to Bureau, 11/9/72.
Enclosed for WFO is one-copy each of re communications C WFO is .
(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
· Sul E
Sub F
SulK
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 11/1/72, Norfolk
airtel to Bureau, 11/9/72.
Enclosed for WFO is one-copy each of re communications C WFO is . to contact the National Military Command Center, Washington, D.C., and request a training mission in visual aerial photography be flown along the 87 miles of the NORJAK aircraft flight path that is under consideration.
The exact coordinates of the area to be covered will be provided by Seattle Division, if the training . mission is approved.
This lead is being set out on a UACB basis. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Bureau WFO (Encl. 2) (164-169) Seatt)
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DB Cooper-32138
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Airtel
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
Sub E Sub F Sale X
FROM:
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41) (RUC)
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Re Seattle airtel .to Bureau 11/1/72.
On 11/7/72, interviews were conducted with the
following individuals assigned to the
, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia:
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were conducted with the
following individuals assigned to the
, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia:
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It was the consensus of opinion among the three individuals above, each of whom has had considerable experience with infrared imagery, that efforts to locate the attache case by this means would probably prove futile. The terrain, as described, would neutralize any effort, particularly if tall trees and mountains are part of its makeup. Further explained was the necessity for the presence of heat which would need to be generated by the object (attache case) in contrast to the surrounding terrain for successful infrared high resolution photography. The size of the attache case provides a poor target for any type of aerial photography, including visual photography.
2 - Bureau 2 ~ Seattle (164-81) 1 - Norfolk
Sub K
164-81-4105 SEARCHSO INDEXLO SERIALIZED, FILED NOV 1 3 1972
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DB Cooper-3213911/1/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO :	ACTING, DIRECTOR, FBI
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)	(164-2]]]>	AND
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	(P)
2 - Bureau 2 ~ Seattle (164-81) 1 - Norfolk
Sub K
164-81-4105 SEARCHSO INDEXLO SERIALIZED, FILED NOV 1 3 1972
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DB Cooper-3213911/1/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO :	ACTING, DIRECTOR, FBI
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)	(164-2]]]>	AND
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	(P)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK (00:SE)	SUB. E SUS F. Sur G	Sus X


The following background information is being provided to the Norfolk Division: Unsub had with him prior to the time he jumped the following:
A. Parachute Back Pack
B. Parachute Chest Pack
c. . Briefcase or attache case
D. Dark overcoat
E. A 4x12x14 paper bag
F. A pair of dark slip-on shoes.
G. Wrap around sunglasses with dark rims.
H. 10,000 $20 bills.
Since none of the above was found when the plane was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with him, or discarded some of them prior to jumping.
The above-described attache case supposedly con- tained a bomb.
the above was found when the plane was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with him, or discarded some of them prior to jumping.
The above-described attache case supposedly con- tained a bomb. It is believed Unsub threw this attache case from the plane prior to his jumping, because of the numerous other items he had to carry. If he did throw it prior to jumping, it would fall almost directly in the path of the aircraft. The 727 air stairs were lowered sometime after 7:42 p.m. and Unsub jumped prior to 8:15 p.m. on November 24, 1971. The plane covered a distance of approximately 87 miles during this time.
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164-81-405- DB Cooper-32141 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY ISÓŻ EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE10/19/72 SUB E SUBF Swo X
Washington, telephone
On 10/19/72 telephonically contacted the Longview RA and advised that he lives just north of the . He advised that to get to his residence
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He advised that to get to his residence
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He pointed out that the night of the hijacking he was watching television and heard an announcement concerning the hijacking. Almost as soon as he heard the announcement a large. plane flew low overhead and flew slightly to the east of his house over area. He pointed out the area into which the plane flew was one which is extremely heavily wooded andan area into which one would have difficulty going on foot.
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He advised that he has been thinking of calling the FBI on this matter but has kept putting it off and feels that the flight of the plane that night would indicate that. the area searched to date has not included area and the route over which the plane flew .. He pointed out that he lives directly under the north- south flyway for the airlines and this is the only time that he and have ever heard a plane flying over that low. He requested an agent contacting him personally in order that the flight of the plane could be accurately described.
He requested an agent contacting him personally in order that the flight of the plane could be accurately described.
Contact with
will be made 10/20/72-
One copy of' this memorandum furnished to SA Longview RA for handling on 10/20/72.
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LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Date:
October 4, 1972
From: Director, FBI
Re: NORJAK;
00: Seattle

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 LL

Examination requested by:
Los Angeles
Reference:
Airtel 9/29/72
Examination requested :.
Document - Fingerprint
Remarks:
SUB R SUO G Sue X
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) · Sulet 164-81-3972 FEDEXED.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) · Sulet 164-81-3972 FEDEXED.
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S). INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
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DB Cooper-321447-1b
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REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Re: NORJAK

Date:	· October 4, 1972
· FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 LL

Sub R Sub G SubX
Specimens received 9/28/72
Q49 Envelope bearing hand printed address "Los Angeles Times Times-Mirror Square Los Angeles, Calif."
Q50 Accompanying two-page hand printed letter, first page ` beginning "Dear Sirs, is Dead. "D. B. Cooper" ... " b6 b7C
Q51 . Second page beginning "Everything I've said here is ... " and signed
Result of examination:
It was not determined whether the questioned writing on Q49 through Q51 was prepared by any of the persons involved in the preparation of the questioned material previously received in this matter.
" and signed
Result of examination:
It was not determined whether the questioned writing on Q49 through Q51 was prepared by any of the persons involved in the preparation of the questioned material previously received in this matter. Aeconclusion could not be reached in this regard because of a lack of comparable writing and 1 distortion in portions of the questioned material previously 4 received; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the limited comparison which could be conducted.
Q49 through Q51 were not identified in the Anonymous/ Letter File. Copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other features were found on 049 through Q51 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
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DB Cooper-32145OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION . CSA FPMR (41 CFM) 101-15.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
.DATE: October 4, 1972
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUB E, SUB C, SUB X2
5
Re memo from SA 8/24/72.
DATE: October 4, 1972
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUB E, SUB C, SUB X2
5
Re memo from SA 8/24/72.
at Seattle, dated b6 b7C
On September 27, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, phone advised that his department would disseminate literature about unsub to game , wardens for further dissemination to local hunters in the Lake Merwin Dam area. He advised that he could probably dis- seminate 1,500 copies of the literature.
On September 28, 1972, SA
was advised of the above information at which time he stated that · he would forward 1, 500 copies of the literature regarding the unsub to the Longview, Washington RA for further dissemination to. (supra) .
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will provide with literature regarding unsub for further dissemination to game wardens and subsequent dissemination to local hunters in the Lake Merwin Dam area.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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' Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32146
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32146
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b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/3/72 .
005
Transmit the following in
'ELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
Via
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
(164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUR FF SUB Z que X
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU, DATED AUGUST TWENTYFOUR
LAST.
RE NITEL REQUESTED BUREAU AUTHORITY TO CONTACT
NORTHWEST AIRLINES AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, TO DETERMINE
IF THEY ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE A FINDERS FEE TO ANYONE
FINDING AND RETURNING THE RANSOM MONEY. FIFTEEN PERCENT
OF ANY RANSOM MONEY RETURNED WAS RECOMMENDED AS A REASONABLE
REWARD.
SEATTLE DIVISION IS DISSEMINATING INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED SKYJACKING TO WASHINGTON STATE GAME WARDENS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AREA INTO WHICH UNSUB PARACHUTED. THE WARDENS ARE BEING ASKED TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ALL HUNTERS THEY ENCOUNTER IN THIS AREA DURING THE UPCOMING SEASON.
THE WARDENS ARE BEING ASKED TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ALL HUNTERS THEY ENCOUNTER IN THIS AREA DURING THE UPCOMING SEASON.
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164-81-3948
WA - 8:28
DB Cooper-32147
Sent
MP- 10:02
Per
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
¿U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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Sur P. SVAR SUBJ Sist
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, NEW HAVEN
FROM:	SAC, NEW YORK ( 16 4-627) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	MORGACK 5 (00 : SE)

Enclosed for New Haven is copy of Chicago airtel dated 8/18/72 and one artist conception of unknwon subject.
Numerous attempts were made to make an appointment with by calling his home telephone 4
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listed for United Airlines advised that the home residence Roxbury, Connecticut ..
(No str-et number is in record).
LEAD
NEW HAVEN
AT ROXBURY, CONNECTICUT. Contact exhibit artists conception and conduct investigation set forth in. enclosed airtel.
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2 - New Haven
1
- Chicago (INFO)
1 Seattlex (INFO )
New York
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Sub X 164-81-3898
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZE ED.
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2 - New Haven
1
- Chicago (INFO)
1 Seattlex (INFO )
New York
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Sub X 164-81-3898
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZE ED. SEP 1 4 1972
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-32149
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
8/23/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
Suli R Sub X
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
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Montana, advised 8/22/72, as follows:
In 1/71' he, completed writing a book
entitled
This book incorporated the idea that a person desiring to hijack a planeand go to Cuba would also attempt to extort money. The book was initially presented to one on the week of as a
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possibility for a motion picture production, being an Los Angeles, California, and 2 - Seattle (AM) 2 - Los Angeles (AM) 2 ~ Butte BHD/gld (6)
Sul X 164-81-3838
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED TILED M
AUG 2 8 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Approved- Emi
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
GTO : 1970 O - 402-735 DB Cooper-32150
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By telephone, was informed that the book had been given to
SERIALIZED TILED M
AUG 2 8 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Approved- Emi
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
GTO : 1970 O - 402-735 DB Cooper-32150
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By telephone, was informed that the book had been given to Encino, California. b7C He in turn probably presented the book to motion picture sub-producers.
advised the book made no reference to parachuting from an airplane; however, he is vitally concerned over the possibility this book might have predicated acts of Subject of this case.
Having never met he is notaware of the b6 b7C
physical description of but wanted to bring this to the attention of the proper authorities.
Three copies of the book have been made - One is in the possession, as last known, of one was sent registered mail and is still sealed by to himself so as to establish a "poor man's copyright;" and one copy is maintained and sent to a publishing agent in Chicago.
requested that any additional information desired would be readily furnished, but he desired his identity be protected regarding information furnished about based on
was shown a facsimile photograph of UNSUB and stated that this definitely could not be
LEADS
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT LOS ANGELES,
furnished, but he desired his identity be protected regarding information furnished about based on
was shown a facsimile photograph of UNSUB and stated that this definitely could not be
LEADS
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Being furnished this information, ascertain if possibility exists that could be identical b6
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DB Cooper-32151 SAC, SEATTLE (64-81) (P)
SA
8/24/72 Sub E Sub C Subex
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Prior to the hunting season which begins October 14, 1972, and ends November 13, 1972, information and the artist's composit of unsub. should be provided to Washington State Game Wardens that handle the area into which the hi- jacker parachuted.
In conjunction with this, was contacted August 22, 1972, and he advised the hunting season for the state of Washington will begin and end as follows :
Game Warden
Regular deer season: October 14-28, 1972 November 10-12, 1972
Elk season:
October 30 -
November 13, 1972
further advised that those game wardens which handle the areas around Lake Merwin Dam are as follows:
COWLITZ COUNTY
1.
14-28, 1972 November 10-12, 1972
Elk season:
October 30 -
November 13, 1972
further advised that those game wardens which handle the areas around Lake Merwin Dam are as follows:
COWLITZ COUNTY
1.
, Castlerock, Washington, phone
2. (FNU)
Longview, Wash., phone
3.
a Longview, Wash. ,phone
SKAMANIA COUNTY
Sul X
1.
Carson, Washington, phone
CLARK COUNTY
164-81-3821
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SERIAL. 2 AUG 2 4 1972
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DB Cooper-32152 8/18/72 Sub P Sil X
AIRTEL
TO
:. SAC, NEW YORK (164-627)
FROM
: SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
For information of New York, during recent conference conducted for United Air Line Flight Personnel,
United Air Lines, advised 
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He believes the aircraft used were leased by Hle further advised a
was
for the
currently a
employed by United Air Lines is and is based in New York City.
New York requested to interview determine if unsub could have been involved in
and
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - New York 22 Seattle (164-81) 1 - Chicago REH/kal (5)
Sub X 164-81-3808
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED :
New York requested to interview determine if unsub could have been involved in
and
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - New York 22 Seattle (164-81) 1 - Chicago REH/kal (5)
Sub X 164-81-3808
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AUG 2 3'1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
FILER 6
DB Cooper-32154
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FBI
Date:
August 22, 1972
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via ALRTEL
AIRMAIL (Priority)
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
+ SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT NORJAK 00: Seattle 
X
Reference Seattle airtel to the Bureau dated 5.0 (
8/7/72.
In order that this case be given more publicity, the following leads are being set forth for Bureau consideration and approval:
1. Mats should be made of the artist's conception of Unsub so that small publications with limited funds can feature articles concerning this matter and include with the story a picture of Unsub without incurring the additonal expense of having new mats made (Note: . An editor of the Veterans' of Foreign Wars publication for the State of Oregon has requested such a mat to print a picture of Unsub in his next issue).
An editor of the Veterans' of Foreign Wars publication for the State of Oregon has requested such a mat to print a picture of Unsub in his next issue).
2. If the artist's conception of Unsub is changed as suggested in referenced airtel, mats of the new picture should also be made.
2 - Bureau 1 - Portland (Info) 2)- Seattle RNN : j 1b
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Subx 164-81-3806.
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-153 DB Cooper-32155SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NOR JAK
Re memo of SA
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8/7/72 Sub E- map Sub- X:
On 8/7/72 the agents attached to Longview RA conducted a check of the area mentioned in referenced memorandum which also had a map attached. 'SA complete through search of the area starting at County Road 20 and progressing through the area to county road 32. It'is felt a thorough walk through search was conducted of the suspect area and it was noted that the area is extremely heavy brush, fallen timber and almost impenetrable and is an area in which there are no residences or farm buildings
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suspect area and it was noted that the area is extremely heavy brush, fallen timber and almost impenetrable and is an area in which there are no residences or farm buildings
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On the County Road 32 side of the suspect area the terrain drops very sharply about 50 feet from the road to the creek. bed. Further on the county road 20 side of the suspect area the terrain also drops very sharply to the creek.
It is felt that if a decision should be made to conduct further searching of the suspect area it would be necessary to have lo agents for a period of two days. The property in question is privately owned with three, parcels owned by three individuals.
On 8/7/72 Sheriff EUGENE COTTON who has been involved in this inquiry from its inception furnished aerial photograph copies of the terrain in question which are attached.
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DB Cooper-321568-7-72

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA

NORJAK
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Subit withit
On July
Cooper-321568-7-72

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA

NORJAK
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Subit withit
On July 31, 1972,
Vancouver, Washington,
advised he was recently contacted by ougal, Washington, who is
Wash-
advised has developed a
method, known only to using his time honored technique.
advised that sometime prior to July 30,
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1972, he advised that the captioned UNSUB exited the instant aircraft somewhere in northern Clark County or southern Cowlitz County, Washington, and on July 30, 1972, took to a location approximately two miles northwest of Point A of the original search area. and exhibited his technique, convincing that
had found the approximate location advised no attempt was made
to actually locate Bureau.
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at which time the location was pinpointed on an aerial photograph of Section 10, Township 5, North Range 1 East, SW-67 FLT27-38 6-18-68 Scale I inch equals 400 feet. The point was located by triangulation from County Road 16, producing a prime search area (double hatch marks) and a
The point was located by triangulation from County Road 16, producing a prime search area (double hatch marks) and a secondary search area (single hatch marks) on the photograph.
added that neither he nor want their b6
identity revealed regarding this matter, in that if the in- stant money is actually located using procedure, undue suspicions might be raised regarding their ability to perform uncommon feats bordering on'witchcraft.
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DB Cooper-32157
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NORJAK
Re Memo of SA
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Referenced memorandum contained information regarding b6 b7C
alleging that he is able to locate currency by means of
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On 8/2/72
telephonically advised
that had changed his original location of a currency cache to a spot approximately 22 miles east of the original location. It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps
It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps and in other data, and also approximately 1& miles from Point A. of a triangulated search area, in a northerly direction.
On 8/3/72 the writer, and went to the intersection of County Roads 16 and 32 in Clark County where and exhibited time honored techniques This resulted in, producing what they concluded to be the direction and approximate location of a large sum of currency. Three other reference points were located on County Road 20 and using the same method angles were determined setting up a triangle in which this large amount of currency is believed to be located by
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Oneother reference point, being Point A (Supra), was located, after which both using their technique produced an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle. 5 may 164-81- Sub A Ja (306)
Maps explaing the above information are attached to this · communication.
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Maps explaing the above information are attached to this · communication. 1 map attached Sul E.
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at the area
outlined in red on one of the attached maps.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED Et FILED 16 AUG 4 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
IN.
DB Cooper-32158OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 18 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 501-11.6
2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (168-81) (P)
DATE: 8/4/72
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SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Memo of SA
to SAC, 8/1/72 Sus M
Referenced memorandum contained information regarding alleging that he is able to locate currency by means of
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information regarding alleging that he is able to locate currency by means of
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On 8/3/72 the writer,
and went to the intersection of County Roads 16 and 32 in Clark County where and evhibited time honored techniques
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what they concluded to be the direction and approximate location of a large sum of currency. Three other reference points were located on County Road 20 and using the same method angles were determined setting up a triangle in which this large amount of. currency is believed to be located by ?
One other reference point, being Point A (Supra), was located,. after which both using their technique produced an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle.
after which both using their technique produced an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle.
Mans explaing the above information are attached to this communication.
The writer to test the veracity of the tebhnique used hid small sums of currency in various locations and observed both locate the hidden currency using the
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at outlined in red on one of the attached maps.
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DB Cooper-32159
SUB X
SiWILL 8/4/72

SAC; SEATTLE (164-81)
SA

NORJAK
RE: ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
Sub K Sub H Sub X
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Enclosed is a copy of photo KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section of the Facial Identification Catalogue, and a copy of the artist's composite of UNSUB.
RE: ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
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Enclosed is a copy of photo KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section of the Facial Identification Catalogue, and a copy of the artist's composite of UNSUB.
The Bureau advised by teletype dated 12/17/71 as follows:
"It is expected the Seattle Office will continue to give this matter close supervisory attention and insure investigation is conducted promptly and thoroughly."
In view of this, the enclosed information is being submitted in memorandum form, first for supervisor evaluation and approval prior to being forwarded to the Bureau for approval.
A key witness, was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's conception was not a good likeness of the hijacker. In an FD-302 dated 12/2/71, stated that the coneption was not, in her opinion, a good likeness of the hijacker. She requested permission to examine the Facial Identification Catalogue and immediately picked out photo #KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section stating, "that is him, except for the ears and hair." She explained that the person depicted in that particular photo closely resembled the man; however, the ears of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head and she
" She explained that the person depicted in that particular photo closely resembled the man; however, the ears of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head and she felt that the hair line should be somewhat lower than that on the man depicted on photo KK5-1. She was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's conception shown to her was not a good likeness of the hijacker.
A comparison of the artist's composite of UNSUB and photo KK5-1 revealed the primary difference between the two photos is UNSUB's composite appears to be a man much younger than theman depicted in photo KK5-1. The man in KK5-1 appears to be in his mid-40s while the composite shows the man in his late 20s or early 30s.
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Sub X (3)
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DB Cooper-32160
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SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
This case has been reviewed at the Bureau and the following observations are being made in an effort to assist your office in your investigative endeavors.
The unsub, as Dan Cooper, at 2 p.m., PST, 11/24/71, purchased a one-way coach ticket at the Portland National Airport, Portland, Oregon, for travel from
, PST, 11/24/71, purchased a one-way coach ticket at the Portland National Airport, Portland, Oregon, for travel from Portland to Seattle, Washington, on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight number 305, which was a Boeing 727 aircraft. Unsub paid for this flight with a twenty dollar bill and had no luggage. He occupied seat number 18E on the aircraft and prior to the time the aircraft taxied on the runway, he purchased a bourbon and 7-up with a twenty dollar bill from Stewardess * The aircraft left Portland at 2:53 p.m. , PST, however, after it taxied toward the runway for takeoff, unsub turned and handed Stewardess an envelope containing a note written in black felt-tip pen and which was on plain white unlined paper and written in neat, legible handwriting. This note informed Stewardess that he had a bomb and instructed her to sit next to him.
Unsub then dictated to her his demands at the conclusion of which he remarked, "No fuss." Stewardess showed Stewardess the demand notes and then went to the cockpit where she displayed them to the captain of the aircraft.
" Stewardess showed Stewardess the demand notes and then went to the cockpit where she displayed them to the captain of the aircraft. The unsub retrieved these notes prior to the time the aircraft landed at Seattle, Washington. She thereafter remained in the cockpit where she prepared thirteen pages of notes concerning the hijacking and in which she described unsub as in his fifties. She later said he appeared to be of Latin descent. It will be noted that one
2 - Portland (164-51)
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of the aircraft passengers, # believed uncub was a Mexican-American. She had a short encounter with the unsub prior to her deplaning at Seattle, at which time she said unsub did not appear to know exactly where he wanted to go after he left Seattle, but spoke of Mexico City, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Stewardess then acted as a communications media between the unsub and the captain of the aircraft until about five minutes after the aircraft departed the Seattle-Tacoma National Airport (Sea-Tac) when she was
Stewardess then acted as a communications media between the unsub and the captain of the aircraft until about five minutes after the aircraft departed the Seattle-Tacoma National Airport (Sea-Tac) when she was instructed to go to the cockpit by the unsub.
The aircraft landod at Sea-Tac at 5:46 p.m., PST, at which time $200,000 in twonty dollar bills, weighing 19 pounds, two back chutes, and two chost chutes wore mado available to him. The passengers then wero allowed to doplane as were Stewardess and another stewardess. This is normally a thirty-six minute flight.
Shortly prior to the aircraft taking off from Sea-Tac at 7:36 p.m., PST, the unsub informed Stewardess that they were going to Mexico City or someplaco in Mexico and that the aircraft could stop anywhere in Mexico to refuel, but nowhere in the United States. When unsub was informed that the fuel would not permit the aircraft going to Mexico, unsub compromised and said he would prefer a refueling landing in Reno, Nevada. The last communication had with the unsub was by interphone at 8:05 p.m., PST, and it was felt that the unsub deplaned from the aircraft at 8:12 p.
The last communication had with the unsub was by interphone at 8:05 p.m., PST, and it was felt that the unsub deplaned from the aircraft at 8:12 p.m. The aircraft landod at Reno, Nevada, at 11:05 p.m., PST, An extensive ground search of the area where it was believed the unsub exited the aircraft has proved negative.
When the aircraft landed at Reno, Nevada, a chest pack chute and a back-type chute were found on the plane. The missing chest back chute is a training pack "dummied up" to look like a good one. The missing back paclt chute, sometimes referred to as an emergency chute, is non-steerable and anyone utilizing this type chute would have no chance of slowing down or picking his spot on which to land.
Also located in seat 18E of the aircraft at Reno, Nevada, was a black clip-on tie which contained a tie clasp described as yellow gold in color with a white pearl circular stone in the center. The label in the tie bore the
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name "Towncraft" and bore store #3 Penneys.
The label in the tie bore the
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name "Towncraft" and bore store #3 Penneys. The label in this tie showed it to be a "Snapper" patent type tie. Investi- gation at Las Vegas indicated that this type sold for about a dollar and a half, that it was about a year to a year and a half old, and it was a favorite item for individuals such as waiters, busboys, and bartenders. Stewardess has said that this tie was probably the unsub's and othor witnesses have indicated that he wore a similar type tie.
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Located in the ashtray utilized by the unsub were eight cigarettebutts, seven of which have been identified by the FBI Laboratory as Raleigh filter tip cigarettes, and the eighth cigarette is probably the same. Theso cigarettes are sold in a "soft pack."
During the period Stewardess was with the unsub and in her conversations withhim she related what appeared to be keen observations concerning him, and which are as follows:
1) He impressed her as being an executive because of his dress, special mannerisms, and consideration that he exhibited for her while on the
be keen observations concerning him, and which are as follows:
1) He impressed her as being an executive because of his dress, special mannerisms, and consideration that he exhibited for her while on the aircraft.
2) In one of the conversations she had with him, she re- marked that the parachutes were coming from McChord Air Force Base at which time he remarked that it was only about twenty minutes from McChord to the Seattle-Tacoma airport and which was apparently an accurate estimate.
3) While the aircraft was in a holding pattern and prior to its landing at Soa-Tac, the unsub looked out of the window and remarked, "We are over Tacoma now, " although no mention of this had been made over the interphone of the aircraft.
4) He displayed an extensive and technical knowledge of this aircraft and seemed particularly well informed as to the refueling procedures and flying in general. He apparently was aware of where the oxygen bottles were and Stewardess felt this information was normally known only by tho crew personnel. The only function of the aircraft that he did not appear to be fully aware of was the procedures involved in the opening of the rear door and the extending of the
The only function of the aircraft that he did not appear to be fully aware of was the procedures involved in the opening of the rear door and the extending of the stairway. Ho likewise appeared to be completely familiar with the parachutes that had been furnished to him.
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DB Cooper-32166Letter to SACs, Seattle, Portland Re: NORJAK
5) She said that the unsub was a chain smoker using Raleigh filter tip cigarettes, She observed him using a book of matches, the cover of which was blue and bore the name "Sky Chef. "
6) Stowardess asked him why he had chosen a North- west airplane to hijack to which he replied that he had a grudge but not against Northwest Airlines, but that Northwest happened to be at the right place at the right time.
7) He used the expression "No fuss" on one occasion to Stewardess and "No funny stuff" on one occasion to Stewardess
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You should place strong emphasis on the fact that the unsub could be possibly a former employee of one of the West Coast aircraft or related industries, particularly Boeing aircraft.
and "No funny stuff" on one occasion to Stewardess
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You should place strong emphasis on the fact that the unsub could be possibly a former employee of one of the West Coast aircraft or related industries, particularly Boeing aircraft. These industries have been hard pressed economically, causing a number of lay-offs among professional personnel as well as nonprofessional personnel and from a review of the material available at the Bureau, it is entirely conceivable that the unsub falls in this category. In view of this, the following avenues of investigation should be investigated by both the Seattle and Portland Offices:
1) Contact professional placement agencies, counselors as well as employment contractors hiring temporary professional employees.
2) Contact unemployment agencies.
3) Identify and contact professional societies or organizations associated with the aircraft industry, being alert for anyone that possibly terminated membership or activity after 11/24/71.
4) The age bracket of the unknown subject could probably make him a Veteran of World War II, or the Korean conflict and in this regard, you should contact Veteran groups and the American Legion.
4) The age bracket of the unknown subject could probably make him a Veteran of World War II, or the Korean conflict and in this regard, you should contact Veteran groups and the American Legion.
5) Seattle should submit to the FBI Laboratory the black clip-on tie and clasp found on the aircraft at Reno, Nevada, and request the FBI Laboratory to examine this material for soil and dust particles in an effort to possibly pinpoint the area of the country from which the unsub came from.
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Reurairtel June 1, 1972.
For your information the Air Transport Association, Washington, D. C., which is acting as the administrator of a reward program designed to pay for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons involved in aircraft piracy etc., was contacted concerning the offering of a reward relative to captioned case.
reward program designed to pay for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons involved in aircraft piracy etc., was contacted concerning the offering of a reward relative to captioned case. They have advised that they have considered providing such a reward concerning this case and that formal notification will be forthcoming. You will be advised upon receipt of this information.
With regard: to the additional suggestion you made relative to the fact that nationwide circularization be made of all banks, savings and loan associations, and commercial companies who have available safe deposit boxes on the theory that . : subject may have escaped safety and secreted money in such a box is not being approved. Wide circularization has already been provided banking type institutions relative to the ransom list in this case.
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DB Cooper-32169SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RUC) NORJAK 00 SEATTLE
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CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Review of Anchorage file in captioned matter reveals that all logical investigation has been conducted by the Anchorage
Review of Anchorage file in captioned matter reveals that all logical investigation has been conducted by the Anchorage Division and no suspects developed. In view of this, this matter is being considered RUC; however, Anchorage will be alert for any pertinent information in this case. 2 - Seattle 1 - Anchorage RET :rmm (3)
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NORJAK 00: SEATTLE 5/30/72
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Re: Bureau airtel to Seattle, 5/17/72.
Pursuant to instructions contained in referenced airtel, an extensive file review of captioned case was conducted by the writers from May 22 - 26, 1972. Among files reviewed were main volumes, numbers 1-47, subfiles designated for a particular area of interest, i.e. parachutes, witnesses, course; I-A volumes and numerous suspect sub- files. In addition, physical evidence as available was reviewed for pertinent investigative leads.
Information set forth following the file review has been arranged according to the headings used in the table of contents find in the
Information set forth following the file review has been arranged according to the headings used in the table of contents find in the report of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, dated February 16, 1972, with the exception of a brief hijacker profile.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Black Snap-On Tie and Tie Tack
An examination of the tie by the writers revealed noticeable amounts of dust lodged in the inner knot area. In addition to the markings "3 Penneys", two other labels were found as follows: "Snapper Pat. 2972750. It's a snap to snap on"; and "100% Dacron Polyester Washable RN 16484". From writers' experience in Theft Fron Interstate Shipment cases involving Penneys merchandise, it is known that the RN number is a manufacturer's code. Penneys headquarters will be able to determine where the tie was manufactured, ' when imported and which stores sold this tie.
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It is recommended that the Lab be requested to examine this tie, particularly, the dust particles lodged > > in the inner knot area, to determine if it is possible to determine what area of the country this tie has been in.
that the Lab be requested to examine this tie, particularly, the dust particles lodged > > in the inner knot area, to determine if it is possible to determine what area of the country this tie has been in.
It is recommended that a lead be set out for New NO York to contact
Foreign Buying Department, J. C. Penney Co., 1301 Avenue of The Americas, regarding distribution of neck tie number RN 16484, ie. which Penney stores sold this model. In the event does not have needed information, it is suggested the specific buyer of neck ties for Penneys in department be contacted.
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Magazine and Notebook Paper
Northwest Airlines, in a search conducted November 25, 1972, of victim airplane, found parts of a magazine and a piece of notebook paper with printing thereon made by a felt marking pa. The Bureau has examined these papers and has found 24 latent fingerprints and 5 latent palm prints of value. It is recommended that since both witnesses and
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the unsub write with a felt pen, the notebook paper and magazine parts printing be shown to these witnesses. This should be done to determine if the printing is similar to unsub's and if the felt pen color and
This should be done to determine if the printing is similar to unsub's and if the felt pen color and characteristics are similar to unsub's.
ARTIST'S SKETCH
A review of the testimony of the principal witnesses, including the 3 stewardesses, the 2 Northwest Airline employees (NWA) at Portland, Oregon, and the 5 passengers reflects a general disagreement concerning the accuracy of the artist's sketch. Numerous changes were sug- gested by these witnesses and some were implimented in making up the final artist's sketch. It is noted that a Bureau artist personally interviewed the three stewardesses at Minneapolis, Minnesota and thereafter prepared a re- vised sketch of the hijacker showing him with the dark glasses, which he wore on the airplane, and another sketch, but without the glasses. One key witness, 9 stewardess, was very adament in her insistence that the artist's conception was not a very good likeness of the hijacker.
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It is recommended that a Bureau artist be flown to pertinent divisions, including Minneapolis, Seattle and Portland, and
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It is recommended that a Bureau artist be flown to pertinent divisions, including Minneapolis, Seattle and Portland, and spend sufficient time with the key witnesses until an artist's sketch which is agreeable to the majority of the witnesses can be obtained.
It is recommended that the Color Selection Guide be used to provide details and depth not ordinarily shown in black and white sketches.
It is recommended that the Bureau artist sketch hijacker showing the full face, full face with dark glasses, side profile, and a sketch showing the hijacker in a standing position .. All the sketches should be in color.
In addition to the facial identification guide, color selection guide, the following items should accompany the Bureau artist and assist him in preparing the sketch:
1. The FBI Lab should provide a color profile from the single hair sample submitted previously by the Las Vegas Division, following its discovery on a head towel presumably used by the unsub.
2. The following photographs of "strong suspects" which witnesses have commented about as having the correct eyes, ears, etc.
The following photographs of "strong suspects" which witnesses have commented about as having the correct eyes, ears, etc., should be included:
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Prior to sending the Bureau artist to the various divisions, it is recommended that a letter of appreciation from the Bureau be sent to all pertinent witnesses, ex- pressing Bureau appreciation for their time and effort and indicating desires regarding artist's sketch.
Following the obtaining of an acceptable color artist's sketch, widespread use of these should be made in the following ways:
1. Consideration should be given for another general mailing of new sketches to all law enforcement agencies, banks, etc, that received the old sketches in previous mailings.
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2. Television and newspaper sources should be recontacted and brought up to date with the new sketches. These sketches, additional news releases, copies of ransom lists as prepared by the Crime Records Division, should be provided to all television and newspaper sources.
These sketches, additional news releases, copies of ransom lists as prepared by the Crime Records Division, should be provided to all television and newspaper sources. Space for a color insert in at least one of the major news- papers having daily circulation in Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles should be purchased. This insert should contain material prepared by the Crime Records Division and include all four new artist's sketches, pertinent background information and other interesting news- worthy developments, in order to promote widespread public interest resulting in new suspects and possible recovery of some of the ransom money. It is noted that expenses for a newspaper format for ransom lists and accompanying back- ground information were estimated at actual costs of $1,600 for the Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington. Color would, undoubtedly, cost more. Bureau Exhibits Section may be able to cut costs considerably by preparing all material uniformly prior to submission to major newspapers.
As a source of continuing value, it is recommended that display or window space be rented for a period of not less than six
As a source of continuing value, it is recommended that display or window space be rented for a period of not less than six months at major airports in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, and that the Exhibits Section prepare hijacking displays, including artist's sketches, photograph models, ransom lists, notices of rewards, etc. It is hoped that this would promote a sense of awareness and develop additional suspects. In view of the fact that this display may be done in such a way as to promote airline security and prevent, or discourage future hijackings, major airlines may wish to share a portion of the expenses. It is noted that traffic at the above major airports would have a heightened awareness of hijackings and would be cognizant of the hijacking problen.
EXPERIMENT WITH AIR STAIRS
has suggested that the hijacker could be someone that worked on the Boeing Engineering Project having to do with the air stairs. 
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b6 ৳7C advised this project took place in 1963 and 12-15 engineers worked on it. He only recalls the following:
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It is suggested that who worked on the Boeing 727 air stairs' project in 1963, be contacted concerning other Boeing employees that worked on that project. These employees should be identified and should be eliminated as possible suspects.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
MATCHBOOK COVER
Regarding the blue matchbook cover marked "Sky Chef" observed by Stewardess as used by the hi- jacker, it should be noted that Sky Chef io a chain of restaurants serving airports. It is recommended that Portland determine if there is a Sky Chef Restaurant at the Portland Airport (noting that the Sky Chef Restaurants usually have different names) and Portland should determine if this restaurant gives away blue colored matchbooks with Sky Chef written on then. Unsub may have eaten lunch at the Portland Airport Restaurant prior to boarding Northwest Airlines flight 305 and if so, latent fingerprints may be on a meal ticket (bill) for that day.
Unsub may have eaten lunch at the Portland Airport Restaurant prior to boarding Northwest Airlines flight 305 and if so, latent fingerprints may be on a meal ticket (bill) for that day. Portland should determine if these tickets are available for November 24, 1971, and determine feasibility of obtaining latents.
OLIVE OR LATIN COMPLEXION
Key witnesses generally agree that unsub had an "olive or Latin" complexion. One witness indicated a Mexican-American or possibly Indian complexion and characteristics. In addition, unsub expressed a desire to go "anywhere in Mexico".
It is recommended that all divisions having a concentration of Mexican-American extremists, including Chicanos, Brown Berets, review extremists albums. It is further suggested that revised colored sketches, when obtained, be shown to all pertinent Mexican-American sources.
INTERVIEWS WITH KEY WITNESSES
In view of her willingness to cooperate and ability to recall explicit details, it is recommended that be reinterviewed. could be
reinterviewed in connection with the Bureau artist's interview, at which time the following questions should be asked:
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reinterviewed in connection with the Bureau artist's interview, at which time the following questions should be asked:
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1. How did the hijacker secure the money? Did he appar to be going to jump while holding the money package by a handle or did he fix a knapsack arrangement:
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2. What was the position of the hijacker when last saw him as she left the rear of the airplane for the last time? What did the hijacker havo around his waist? Was the hijacker attempting to secure himself to the plane by using parachute cords in an attempt to prevent being pulled out of the airplane when opening the rear door? Did the hijacker express a fear to the stewardess that he would be pulled out of the door prematurely?
Experienced parachutiste have advised that attempts to hold the money without adequately securing it would probably not be sufficient. Attempts by unsub to secure himself to the plane prior to openine ght rear door of the aircraft would indicate a fear of being sucked out of the aircraft as the stewardess feared.
Attempts by unsub to secure himself to the plane prior to openine ght rear door of the aircraft would indicate a fear of being sucked out of the aircraft as the stewardess feared. This would indicate a lack of knowledge about the Boeing 727 and aircraft in general.
3. What was the level of education of the hijacker as measured in terms of speech, grammar, and mannerisms?
AIRPORT, FLY GROUPS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS PARACHUTE CLUBS
In a teletype from San Francisco dated November 26, 1971, San Francisco advised there was no record in files of U.S. Parachute Association, 651 Cannery Row, Monterey, California for names of D. B. COOPER, and
It is recommended that San Francisco at Monterey review records of the U.S. Parachute Association for names simila, i.e. DAN COOPER and combin- ations such as DANIEL COOPER, DAN (middle initial whatever) COOPER, COOPER DANIELS, etc.
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EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
SIX OR EIGHT REDDISH STICKS OF "DYNAMITE" 6" to &" LONG
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It is recommended that sources in Washington and Oregon be contacted concerning the sale or theft of that amount and description of dynamite in a time period of up to two weeks prior to November 24,
DEVICE
SIX OR EIGHT REDDISH STICKS OF "DYNAMITE" 6" to &" LONG
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It is recommended that sources in Washington and Oregon be contacted concerning the sale or theft of that amount and description of dynamite in a time period of up to two weeks prior to November 24, 1971. Sources to be contacted would be such as construction firms, public utilities using dynamite, hardware stores and police departments and sheriff's offices concerning reports of theft of dynamite.
HIJACKER PROFILE
Hijacker's clothes may have been unfashionable, since he was wearing a black thin (out of style) snap-on tie and tie clasp. Hijacker's briefcase was described as "cheap" style.
Hijacker's language usage indicates at least a modorate level of education (high school or higher). 
Hijacker drinkc bourbon and 7-Up, and smokes Raleigh cigarettes. 
Hijacker did not appear to be an experienced professional criminal (reportedly his behavior became childish following receipt of money.) The hijacker was familiar with the Seattle area because of seveal comments he made, such as "we are over Tacoma now" and "McChord Air Force Base is only 20 minutes from SeaTac Airport.
) The hijacker was familiar with the Seattle area because of seveal comments he made, such as "we are over Tacoma now" and "McChord Air Force Base is only 20 minutes from SeaTac Airport."
Hijacker did not provide instructions to control air speed, nor to control the direction by degree of air- craft and, therefore, would not have been able to control his drop zone. This would eliminate theories involving a pickup by an accomplice. 
Hijacker began immediately attempting to prepare for jump shortly after lift off at SaTac Airport. Because the money was not in a knapsack and ready for jumping and because of problems encountered in opening rear door, hi- jacker may have been delayed in making jump. It is possible that the hijacker wished to jump much nearer Seattle or Tacoma.
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Hijacker was probably not a sporting parachutist ao he relied completely on airline personnel to furnish any type of parachute equipment available. As a result, he was furnished a chute that would open quickly with a good possibility of tearing, a high rate of descent and non- steerable.
As a result, he was furnished a chute that would open quickly with a good possibility of tearing, a high rate of descent and non- steerable. One chute he jumped with was a dummy chute and would not open. A parachutist with considerable exper- ience would have been more specific in the type chutes requested. 
Above suggestions have been set forth in hopes that investigative efforts of this important major case might be implemented and case brought to an early logical conclusion.
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SAC, HOUSTON (164-118) (RUC) NORJACK (00: SEATTLE)
6/2/72
Review of Houston file reflects no outstanding leads nor any public response that has not been thoroughly investi- gated with results being negative.
Per instructions set forth regarding ransom list in Bureau airtel to SAC, Albany, dated 12/7/71 have been complied with and should ay objective information be received by the Houston Office, the Bureau and Seattle will immediately be advised.
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DB Cooper-32179FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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Re Seattle Teletype to Oklahoma City, 5/17/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA.
On 5/18/72 FAA Aeronautical Center, advised FAA currently maintains records of over 850,000 licensed pilots. advised licensed pilots are filed only by name or pilot license certificate number and not by age. further advised FAA does not maintain photos
of each licensed pilot. advised records are permanently maintained at FAA on pilots whose licenses have been revoked, expired or lapsed. HOW movies OF THESE ?
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
: ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Bureau airtel 5/17/72.
Pursuant to instructions contained in referenced airtel, an extensive file review of captioned case was con- ducted. Among the files reviewed were the main volumes, numbered 1 through 47, sub-files designated for particular areas of interest, i.e., Parachutes, Witnesses, Course, 1-A volumes and numerous suspect files. In addition, an examina- tion was made of all physical evidence being maintained at Seattle, for pertinent investigative leads.
As a result of this review, the following suggestions are being proposed:
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REWARD : This case has generated world-wide attention and many suspects have been suggested and are continuing to be received. However, since nothing of value has yet been developed, it is felt that the prospect of a substantial reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of this hijacker, might entice someone to come
However, since nothing of value has yet been developed, it is felt that the prospect of a substantial reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of this hijacker, might entice someone to come forward and name the hijacker.
To be realistic, the reward would have to be attractive to the person furnishing the information and therefore, a sum of not less than $25,000 is recommended.
The reward money could be provided either by the Department of Justice, or by the airlines, or by both. The only reward at the moment is $5,000, offered by the Seattle, Washington newspaper SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER "Secret Witness Program."
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SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES: Since nothing was found in the search conducted by the Army in March and April, 1972 of the probable drop area in southwestern Washington, it now appears quite possible that the hijacker escaped safely and might have secreted the money in a safe deposit box.
It is recommended that nation-wide circularization be made of all banks, savings and loan associations and commerical companies offering this type security.
It is recommended that nation-wide circularization be made of all banks, savings and loan associations and commerical companies offering this type security. Tach such location would be furnished with a description of the subject and the artist's conception showing the hijacker with and without the glasses.
THE BORING COMPANY : In 1963-1964, The Bocing Company had a team of 20 to 30 engineers and test pilots experimenting with the air stairs of The Boeing 727 to determine the plane's adaptability for dropping cargo or personnel. In the tests conducted the air stairs were removed and packages were dropped from the plane using an especially designed chute.
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The Boeing Company has furnished the names of their employees who were involved in that experiment and investi- gation is being conducted to determine if one of these could be the hijacker. They are also being interviewed for any info they may have as to the identity of the hijacker.
Seattle is continuing to screen suspects in this matter, which are received from various sources and will give expedite attention to any worthwhile information obtained.
Seattle is continuing to screen suspects in this matter, which are received from various sources and will give expedite attention to any worthwhile information obtained.
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TO : SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-) NORJAK.
THROUGHOUT THE HIJACKING, THE SUBJECT APPEARED TO HAVE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FLYING IN GENERAL; ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THE BOEING SEVEN TWO SEVEN AND ABOUT FAA AND CONTROL TOWER RULES AND REQUIREMENTS.
BASED ON THIS FACT IT MIGHT BE REASONED THAT SUBJECT IS OR WAS A LICENSED PILOT, POSSIBLY WITH EXPERIENCE IN OPERATION OF THE BOEING SEVEN TWO SEVEN OR COMMERCIAL AVIATION.
LEADS. OKLAHOMA CITY AT OKLAHOMA. OKLAHOMA IS REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT FAA AND EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF CHECKING FAA RECORDS ALONG THE LINES SET OUT BELOW FOR ANY INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT AID IN IDENTIFYING THE HIJACKER: ONE. HOW MANY FILES OF LICENSED PILOTS FAA MAINTAINS.
TWO. CAN INFORMATION BE EXTRACTED FROM THEIR FILES BY AGE GROUP.
HOW MANY FILES OF LICENSED PILOTS FAA MAINTAINS.
TWO. CAN INFORMATION BE EXTRACTED FROM THEIR FILES BY AGE GROUP.
THREE. DO THEY HAVE PHOTOS OF EACH LICENSED PILOT.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 4/20/72
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) RUC NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
All investigation completed in the Albuquerque Division. 2 - Seattle (RM) 1 - Albuquerque MJK:rag (3)
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SAC,	TAMPA	(164-110) (RUC)

3/29/72
NORJACK
Re Bureau airtel to all offices dated 11/29/71.
For information of Seattle, the distribution of ransom list, description and composite drawing have been sent to all major police departments in the Tampa Division.
For information of Seattle, the distribution of ransom list, description and composite drawing have been sent to all major police departments in the Tampa Division. Contact with known parachute and skydiving clubs have failed to develop any suspects. 2- Seattle 1 - Tampa CAL:cb (3)
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 2/3/72
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called today. He said the owner of the two parachutes which were recovered in Reno, had been in touch with Northwest Airlines and wants his chutes back or wants to be paid for them.
They want to know from us if we still have their chutes and when they will be returned to them (NWA) .
I told him that I was sure we still had them and that we would discuss with the United States Attorney the propriety of releasing them at this point and would advise him as soon as possible.
I told him that I was sure we still had them and that we would discuss with the United States Attorney the propriety of releasing them at this point and would advise him as soon as possible.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
USA should be contacted as well as the Bureau before we return them.
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DATE: 1/24/72 SUB - 2 X M
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle 1/6/72. In an effort to generate the cooperation of the public, the Bureau in referenced airtel instructed as follows :
"The Seattle Office should consider soliciting cooperative radio, television, and newspaper outlets in pertinent areas to encourage listeners to examine $20 bills and check them against the ransom lists at police departments and FBI offices. Copies of the ransom list could be furnished cooperative radio, television, and newspaper sources.
Copies of the ransom list could be furnished cooperative radio, television, and newspaper sources.
Each receiving office is requested to establish liaison with radio and television stations, and news media to make every effort to implement the Bureau's suggestion for additional publicity about the ransom bills.
2 - Portland (164-41)
2 - Las Vegas (164-60) 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) - Seattle (164-81) CEF : klb
(10), pew
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164-81-2090 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ___ FILED JAN 2 8 1972 FBI -SEMILLE
Searched Sorializoo Indexed
Filed 4
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32188 1/24/72
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
Sul C
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169) (P)
NORJAK
L. Just P. 7 V BULLETIN X (NOT THE BUSTOTIM )
ReBureau teletype to WFO, dated 12/30/71.
Enclosed for the Bureau is one and for Seattle two copies of the January, 1972, issue of the "Pilot Bulletin," the .monthly publication of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
Enclosed for the Bureau is one and for Seattle two copies of the January, 1972, issue of the "Pilot Bulletin," the .monthly publication of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
Re Air Line Pilots Association:
On 1/7/72, ALPA, 1329 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. (WDC), advised that the "Pilot Bulletin" has a circulation of 31,000 and that the bulletin is currently being mailed to ALPA members.
It is noted that page 7 of the bulletin contains composite photographs and descriptive data concerning unsub involved in captioned matter along with a brief editorial which was written by
2. - Bureau (Enc. 1) 2)- Seattle (164-81) (Bnc. 2) 1 - WFO
CWH: meh
(5)
Lucie
164-81-2075
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DIL FILED 01 JAN 2 6 1972 FBI . SEATTLE SAC. 11
ST JOHNICH DB Cooper-32189
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1NZ TOITION GSA PPMR ((1 CFR) 301-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/20/72
FROM
SAUCHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
In connection with the Bureau's desires that additional publicity be obtained which might help in solving NORJAK, the Bureau, by airtel dated 1/6/72, advised as follows:
"The Seattle Office should
FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
In connection with the Bureau's desires that additional publicity be obtained which might help in solving NORJAK, the Bureau, by airtel dated 1/6/72, advised as follows:
"The Seattle Office should consider soliciting cooperative radio, television, and newspaper outlets in pertinent areas to encourage listeners to examine $20 bills and check them against the ransom lists at police departments and FBI Offices. 'Copies of the ransom list could be furnished cooperative radio, television, and newspaper sources."
Each SRA should contact friendly or established sources mentioned in referenced Bureau airtel for the purpose of publicizing the above information.
Each SRA should then advise how many copies of the list of ransom bills would be needed to further this publicizing of the ransom money. 3
file (164-81) 1 - Each Senior Resident Agent CEF : klb (13)
Sub x 164-81-2089
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED MM FILED m JAN24 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE f
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32191 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1& COIYICY
CSA77MR (11 CAM) 104-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32191 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1& COIYICY
CSA77MR (11 CAM) 104-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Jo 
FROM
Director, FBI (164-2111)
DATE: January 20, 1972
Sul. X AA.
SUBJECT: NORJAK
ReSElet to the Bureau 1/14/72 wherein it is recommended the Bureau consider a letter of appreciation to Northwest Airlines President Donald Nyrop. fui 3 
After thorough consideration of this matter it is the Bureau's position that a letter of appreciation to Mr. Nyrop at this time is premature. The Seattle Office may wish to submit a recommendation at a later date.
Sub. X 16-4-81-20400
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1MB FILED ML JAN 2 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
of DB Cooper-32192SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (SUB L) 1/12/72
SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACHUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS in 1939 Enclosed is a summary insert re captioned matter.
JOHN NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: AIRPORTS, FLYING CLUBS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACHUTE AND SKYDIVING CLUBS in 1939 Enclosed is a summary insert re captioned matter.
Bureau authority has been requested to publish an artist's conception and composite description of subject in "Pilot Bulletin", monthly publication of the Airline Pilots Association.
Although available, it is not believed feasible at this point to obtain a complete list of all members of the U. S. Parachute Association, variously estimated between 10,000 to 40,000 members depending on activity.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-32193OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INZ EDITION CSA FPMR (41 C/R) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM : SA JOHN L KETCHAM (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NWA, Flight #304 Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA ~ Hijacking; Extortion 00: SE CIRCULARIZATION
SUB. X C
Doctors
Most, but not all, State Doctors belong to the Washington State Medical Association, an organization with 3500 members.
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Doctors
Most, but not all, State Doctors belong to the Washington State Medical Association, an organization with 3500 members. They are located at 444 NE Ravenna Blvd., Seattle. They use a mailing bureau and have addressograph plates (small charge for their service).
Hospitals
Washington State Hospital Assn., 601 Broadway, Seattle, has addressograph plates, most hospitals, but not government institutions, about 125 hospitals in Assn.
4025-lotos
Clinics
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Washington State Clinic Managers Assn., has some 35 clinics,
and
b6 Seattle, has a current list of names. (He kas oregon ling los). b7C Travel Agents
American Society of Travel Agents has some 200 travel agents on a mailing list b6 and addressograph plates are at Advance Printing. b7C
414 Vance "1dg., Seattle, has the plates at Advance Printing,
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PROBATION OFFICERS 164-81-1948
State - Send anything for distribution to Washington State Probation Office, West Side Center, P 0 Boxx 1398, Olympia, 98501, there are about 120 such officers for the state, they will distribute for you on request.
- Send anything for distribution to Washington State Probation Office, West Side Center, P 0 Boxx 1398, Olympia, 98501, there are about 120 such officers for the state, they will distribute for you on request. No addressograph plates por mailing list. SEARCHED __ INDEXED SERIAL IZED ML FILED b6
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Federal
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U.S. Court House, Seattle has 8,including himself and Tacoma people; Spokane area, 2, send to U.S. Court House, Spokane, 99210.
j1k Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32194 NR007 MM PLAIN
517PM NITEL 1-12-72 CLS TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-522 IP NORJAK.
RE MIAMI NITEL TO SEATTLE DATED JAN. FIVE, SEVENTYTWO. ON JAN. ELEVEN, SEVENTYTWO,
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NATIONAL AIRLINES (NAL), MIAMI, ADVISED
SA COMPLETE REVIEW NAL. RECORDS OF FLIGHT PERSONNEL AND APPLICANTS IS NEGATIVE AS TO SUSPECTS. NONE FIT DESCRIPTION UNSUB. END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
lub.x 164-81-1857
ODRIALIZED/ 212 FILED 1K JAN 11 1972 0 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-32195OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1142 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-1t.+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	EACH SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT	DATE:
+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

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

Re Bureau teletype 12/28/71.
Referenced teletype instructed that receiving offices should canvas all police agencies in their divisions to identify missing persons who would resemble known des- criptive information available on hijacker. The artist's conception produced in connection with this matter is to be used in these contacts.
An APB has been sent to the State of Washington requesting that receiving departments review their missing person reports for persons meeting the description; however no replies have been received.
estLe STETTES IN NW 3- 164-81 JSD : k1b. (13)
Each Senior Resident Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
1 - Each Senior Resident Agent
Reb
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164-81-1860 SEARCHED MIDUED
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-321961/7/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 1/7/72,
personally appeared at the Portland Office and furnished information to SA NORMAN B. BELFREY. resides at
Vancouver, Washington, telephone
telephone both Vancouver.
said he served in the Army Airborne Unit
Serial
and received an honorable discharge.
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He volunteered to assist the FBI in any way possible with regard to this case, and he specifically desires toparachute from an airplane under similar conditions exper- ienced by the hijacked plane on 11/24/71.
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of the Century Skydivers Club, which is now disbanded, but the Clubb7c had headquarters at Frink's Air Strip, Orchards, Washington. He has jumped about 400 times during the period 1966 to the present time, and the last time he jumped was three
He has jumped about 400 times during the period 1966 to the present time, and the last time he jumped was three weeks ago at Orchards, Washington. He made a night jump from in at the Evergreen Airport, Vancouver, Washington.
He has access to a helmet-mounted free-fall 16 milli- meter camera and heowns which he uses in his jumps. interested in obtaining employment with in
b6
said he is b7C 2)- Seattle (AM) 2 - Portland
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 013 FILED (123 JAN 1 ) 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
17
DB Cooper-32197 NR002 MM PLAIN 614PM NITEL 1-5-72 CLS TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-552 2P
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO ATLANTA DATED DECEMBER TWENTYONE LAST. FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY SA
AT MIAMI: UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORTS MADE CONTACT EASTERN AIRLINES (EAL), DECEMBER
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TWENTYTWO AND TWENTYSEVEN LAST. ON DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST, CONTACTED AND b6 b7C
ADVISED CAUSED EAL RECORDS TO BE REVIEWED FROM JULY SEVENTYONE THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS RE ANY FLIGHT PERSONNEL WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECTS.
ON DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST, CONTACTED AND b6 b7C
ADVISED CAUSED EAL RECORDS TO BE REVIEWED FROM JULY SEVENTYONE THROUGH NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS RE ANY FLIGHT PERSONNEL WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECTS.
ON DECEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST, EAL, ADVISED HAS INTERVIEWED NO POTENTIAL DB Cooper-32199 FLIGHT PERSONNEL IN PAST YEAR, AND THEREFORE HAS NO SUSPECTS.
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NATIONAL AIRLINES 164-81-1720
CONTACTED DECEMBER TWENTYTWO LAST AND ADVISED WOULD CAUSE SEARCHED
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________ INDEKED. CORDIALIPRZED 013 AUD/12 JAN 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
VIA NR004 KC PLAIN 730PM NITEL 12-28-71 PLG TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM KANSAS CITY 164-80 1P NORJAK.
RE KANSAS CITY TEL TO SEATTLE DEC. TWENTYTHREE, LAST. TWA ADVISES INFO CONTAINED IN COMPANY FILES RE REJECTED. APPLICANTS IS INSUFFICIENT TO LINK ANY APPLICANT WITH UNSUB IN THIS CASE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
P END RECD TWOO FEE BBI SEATTTLE CLR
Sub-X 164-81-7712
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. ERIALIZED/22 FILED DEC 2 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
900
DB Cooper-3220112/28/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) 
FROM:
AAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub X 11
L.
ERIALIZED/22 FILED DEC 2 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
900
DB Cooper-3220112/28/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) 
FROM:
AAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub X 11
L.
Review of the file reflects Portland Division has conducted appropriate inquiry concerning captioned matter at Portland International Airport and at airports at Aurora and Donald, Oregon, in Marion County.
On the possibility that subject might have rented a plane and flown over the area of Southwest Washington or might have chartered a plane for the same purpose, the following investigation should be instituted throughout the remaining portion of the State of Oregon:
(1) Identify and contact each flying school for anyone fitting subject's description as having rented a plane during the pertinent period.
(2) Identify and contact all air fields which might have ronted such an aircraft to anyone meeting subject's description.
(3) Identify and contact each skydiving school or club and determine if anyone meeting subject's description is known to them.
no
2-Portland 2-Seattle 
CRS/rmh (4) Jesich
Sub.
(3) Identify and contact each skydiving school or club and determine if anyone meeting subject's description is known to them.
no
2-Portland 2-Seattle 
CRS/rmh (4) Jesich
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164-81-7713
DB Cooper-32202RØ04 SE PLAIN 18199 PM NITEL 12/27/71 FEE TO WFO FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
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BASED ON INFORMATION FURNISHED BY STEWARDESS INDICATING THAT UNSUB HAD CONSIDERABLE KNOWLEDGE OF FLYING, AND HIS INDICATING TO THAT HIS REASON FOR HIJACKING THE AIRPLANE WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE, BUT NOT AGAINST NORTHWEST AIRLINES, CHECKS HAVE BEEN INSTITUTED WITH AIRLINES TO DEVELOP ANY POSSIBLE SUSPECT AMONG THE MALE FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS OR APPLICANTS. DELTA AIRLINES SUGGESTS INFORMATION OF THIS TYPE MIGHT BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION (ALPA), WASHINGTON, D.C., AS THEY VIGOROUSLY PURSUE THE GRIEVANCES RESULTING FROM DISCHARGES, LAY-OFFS, ETC., OF PILOTS AND FLIGHT ENGINEERS.
WFO IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT ALPA FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING POSSIBLE SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER. - P- END ASW WFF FBBI C
CLR
DB Cooper-32203 Sub. X
164-81-1565AR006 KG PLAIN 744PM NITEL' 12-2 NR006 KC PLAIN PM NITEL 12-23-71 PLG TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM KANSAS CITY
X
164-81-1565AR006 KG PLAIN 744PM NITEL' 12-2 NR006 KC PLAIN PM NITEL 12-23-71 PLG TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM KANSAS CITY 164-80 1P
NORJACK
RE SEATTLE TEL TO THE BUREAU, DEC. TWENTY LAST. TWA ADVISES EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT INFO CONTAINED IN COMPANY FILES RE REJECTED APPLICANTS FOR FLIGHT ENGINEERS POSITION IS SUFFICIENT TO LINK ANY APPLICANT WITH UNSUB IN THIS CASE.
TWA WILL ADVISE AT LATER DATE, AND KANSAS CITY WILL ADVISE SEATTLE. P END DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
Sub. X 164-81-1549
GEARCHED ...._______ INDEXED SERIALIZED. 12 FILED. DEC 2/3 1971 FBI · SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-32204NRØØ6 LV PLAIN
642
PM NITEL 12-23-71 GEJ
TO
SEATTLE
FROM
LAS VEGAS 164-60
1P
Sul : : X
M
C.
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE TEL DECEMBER TWENTY LAST. ALL SOURCES IN LAS VEGAS DIVISION BEING CONTACTED CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER. BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS PROGRAM REVIEWED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED AS SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER. NO INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM MET DESCRIPTION AND NONE WHO COULD LOGICALLY BE CONSIDERED AS SUSPECT.
NO INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM MET DESCRIPTION AND NONE WHO COULD LOGICALLY BE CONSIDERED AS SUSPECT. 
BANKING ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS CONTACTED RE BAIT LIST AND COPIES FURNISHED TO THEM. ALL BANKS ARE REQUESTED TO ALERT EMPLOYEES FOR ANY LARGE DEPOSITS AND/OR EXCHANGES OF BILLS. NEWSPAPERS IN LAS VEGAS AND RENO CONTACTED RE ARTICLE CONCERNING LIST OF RANSOM BILLS AND ARE AGREEABLE TO PUBLISHING SUCH AN ARTICLE. NEWSPAPERS IN NEVADA ARE AT INTERVALS RUNNING NEWSPAPERS STORIES CONCERNING HIJACKING.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
END DCA
FBI SEATTLE
1 Daily TT.
Sub. X 164-81-155+
BEARCHED.
INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC 2-3 1971 3 2 FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-32205 12/22/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
BAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
FROM:
SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (P)
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
Re Soattlo nitol to Atlanta, dated 12/20/71. records Search presently being conducted Delta Airlines, Atlanta, Georgia, to develop possible suspects among any recently discharged pilots, flight enginoors or unsuccessful applicants.
records Search presently being conducted Delta Airlines, Atlanta, Georgia, to develop possible suspects among any recently discharged pilots, flight enginoors or unsuccessful applicants.
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suggests that pilots union known as Airlinos Pilots Association (ALPA) located at Washington, D. C., might be a logical source for information of this type in that they vigorously pursue grievances resulting from discharges, layoffs, etc., of pilots and flight engineers. ALPA represents approximately 95 porcont of all commercial airline pilots.
Results of check requestod in referenced nitel will be furnished immediately upon receipt.

( 2 - Seattle 2 - Atlanta	Sub. X
JRAW : jou (4)	164-81-1555 Ung Unz

5. DB Cooper-3220612/22/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA ROBERT H. WICK
NOR JAK
On December 22, 1971, Washington, advised that hhe had heard that the FBI was extending its invest- igation into the Aberdeen area in captioned matter. She was advised that the Bureau was answering inquiries in many localities.
Aberdeen, ৳6 b7C
She reported that the evening of the hijacking, she had the television on and was
Aberdeen, ৳6 b7C
She reported that the evening of the hijacking, she had the television on and was listening to reports of the hijack while the plane was enroute Seattle from Portland. While listening to this report, a helicopter flying easternly went over her house a an unusally dow altitude. She was unable to further identify the aircraft, but thought it may have something to do with the hijacking.
Although this, in itself is of little investigative value, the question arose that the unsub may have had an accomplice and was removed from the ground after landing by aircraft. . Has the FAA and/or the suitable monitoring agency boon contacted for identification of all aircraft in the pertient area where the hijacker could have landed. It has been the writer's experience to be a passenger in a small plane south of the Columbia River near Mount Radau Hood and hear radio FAA Auburn report they had our plane on radar and told us exactly where we were as well as what to expect in other aircraft passing through the area.
River near Mount Radau Hood and hear radio FAA Auburn report they had our plane on radar and told us exactly where we were as well as what to expect in other aircraft passing through the area.
RHW:
(2)
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DB Cooper-32207AR 010 SF PLAINTEXT
5:39PM URGENT 12/21/71 CRH

TO :	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SSAN FRANCISCO (164-220)

NORJAK
CONTACTS WITH AIRLINE HEADQUARTERS.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO ATLANTA, TWELVE TWENTY, SEVENTY-ONE.
RECORDS OF PILOT AND FLIGHT ENGINEER APPLICANTS WITH HUGHES AIR WEST REVIEWED TWELVE TWENTY-ONE, SEVENTY-ONE.
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HUGHES AIR WEST, SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISED THAT THEY HAVE ACCEPTED NO APPLICATIONS FOR FLIGHT PERSONNEL SINCE THE END OF NINETEEN SIXTY-NINE. IT WAS NOTED FROM REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WHICH DATE BACK TO EARLY NINETEEN SIXTY-EIGHT, WHICH INCLUDES APPLICATIONS FOR FLIGHT POSITIONS WITH BONANZA, PACIFIC AND NORTHWEST AIRLINES WHICH BECAME AIR WEST AT THE TIME OF THEIR MERGER IN APRIL, NINETEEN SIXTY- EIGHT. NONE OF THE APPLICATIONS LISTED A DATE OF BIRTH THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED POSSIBLY IDENTICAL AS THE OLDEST APPLICANT
NONE OF THE APPLICATIONS LISTED A DATE OF BIRTH THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED POSSIBLY IDENTICAL AS THE OLDEST APPLICANT HAD A BIRTH DATE OF NINETEEN THIRTY-FIVE. END 133
Sub. X 164-81-1500
178 3-55
FEE
SEARCHED .......... INDERED SERIALNES 13 FILED 12 DEC 21 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-32208OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IHR EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11,4
1.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	FILE (164-81)	DATE:	12/21/71
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE	SUB -
-	X.
E. F ..
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	W.

On 12/20/71 I talked to SAC HELD in Minneapolis. I told him that we had made extensive efforts to search the area where the hijacker is believed to have jumped, without discovering any evidence of his whereabouts or identity.
The Northwest Airlines people here have advised that they would be glad to simulate his flight, having a man jump to see whether the crew experienced the same reaction as recorded on the initial flight,
Northwest Airlines people here have advised that they would be glad to simulate his flight, having a man jump to see whether the crew experienced the same reaction as recorded on the initial flight, and if the flight recorder records the same movement of the plane. If it did not, then it would appear that there was little use searching in the area we were searching in. If it did have the same reaction, then we would have to search an area approximately 2& miles by 6 miles of virgin timber.
I told SAC HELD I thought it would be well if possible to have the same airplane used with the same crew but I did not see any reason for them to actually jump in the same area since it would be too dangerous and we may lose the jumper, but I did think it would be a good idea to simulate it in an area where the jumper could be recovered.
He advised he had talked to Mr. NYROP about this . and that he had instructed that the crew and plane be put together for this purpose as soon as possible.
I inquired of him the status of their proposed offer of a reward and he advised Mr. NYROP had told him that the Seattle P-I Secret Witness Program had announced a $5,000 reward, which was true, and that he
NYROP had told him that the Seattle P-I Secret Witness Program had announced a $5,000 reward, which was true, and that he would give . consideration to making another $5,000 offer for information furnished to Northwest Airlines or the FBI, furnishing the identity of the hijacker and evidence to assist in his conviction.
JEM : eon , (3)
DB Cooper-32209 Seeb. X 164-81-1455
SEARCHED __ INDEXED SERIALIZED DA FILED 1 12 DEC 21 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
R
1820
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
0010-104MR 005 MP PLAIN
5:31 PM NITEL 12/21/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
(164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER TWENTY, LAST_ MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION IS CONTINUING REVIEW OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL RECORDS. EARLY EMPHASIS OF REVIEW WAS ON NORTHWEST EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A BACKGROUND IN THE PORTLAND AND SEATTLE AREAS. FILE REVIEW HAS NOT BEE RESTRICTED TO PILOTS OR PILOT APPLICANTS, BUT TO ALL MALE EMPLOYEES. 
PENDING . END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
Sub.
FILE REVIEW HAS NOT BEE RESTRICTED TO PILOTS OR PILOT APPLICANTS, BUT TO ALL MALE EMPLOYEES. 
PENDING . END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
Sub. X 164-81-744
DEARONODwapun INDOMED OBRIALIZEB ... MAILS, FILED DEC 20. 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-32210FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/20/71
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE
WEST COAST OFFICES WERE REQUESTED TODAY TO:
ONE, CONTACT ALL INFORMANTS; TWO, REVIEW BANK
ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAM WHERE NORJAK UNSUB COULD BE A SUSPECT;
THREE, CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATIONS AND REQUEST THEY CIRCULARIZE
TO BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS TO ALERT THEIR
EMPLOYEES TO ANY LARGE DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR
UNUSUAL SAFE DEPOSIT ACTIVITY; FOUR, ARRANGE FOR PUBLICATION
LIST OF
IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE FACT THAT THE/RANSOM BILLS ARE
AVAILABLE TO THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, BANKS, AND FBI
OFFICES, TO CHECK SUSPECTED TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS.
SEATTLE ALSO HAS REQUESTED FIELD OFFICES COVERING HEADQUARTERS OF MAJOR U.
ARRANGE FOR PUBLICATION
LIST OF
IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE FACT THAT THE/RANSOM BILLS ARE
AVAILABLE TO THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, BANKS, AND FBI
OFFICES, TO CHECK SUSPECTED TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS.
SEATTLE ALSO HAS REQUESTED FIELD OFFICES COVERING HEADQUARTERS OF MAJOR U.S. AIRLINES TO CONTACT THE AIRLINES TO DEVELOP ANY LIKELY SUSPECTS AMONG THEIR PERSONNEL OR APPLICANTS, WHO MIGHT FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE UNSUB NOTING THAT HE TOLD STEWARDESS THE REASON FOR HIJACKING WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE.
CEF : JSD : PRB : DJS/k1b (2)
Sub. X
164-81-1440
Approved:
Sent M Per
DB Cooper-32211
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
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SEATTLE HAS COMPLETED ITS SEARCH BY AIRCRAFT, AUTOMOBILE AND ON FOOT OF AN AREA WHICH HAS THUS FAR BEEN CONSIDERED THE PRIME DROP AREA BASED ON NWA EVALUATION OF FLIGHT RECORDER AND OTHER DATA.
NO ADDITIONAL SEARCH OF THIS AREA IS PLANNED UNTIL NWA HAS CONCLUDED ITS TEST TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE OSCILLATION NOTED BY PILOT.
IN OREGON, SEARCH ALSO HAS BEEN CONCLUDED THROUGH THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND THE COOPERATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES THROUGHOUT THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
IN OREGON, SEARCH ALSO HAS BEEN CONCLUDED THROUGH THE USE OF AIRCRAFT AND THE COOPERATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES THROUGHOUT THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY. THE SOUTHERN PART OF OREGON IS MOUNTAINOUS AS IS THE NORTHERN PART OF CALIFORNIA AND SUITABLE ONLY FOR AIRCRAFT SEARCH AT LEAST IN VIEW OF THE PRESENT INFORMATION. LAS VEGAS HAS COMPLETED ITS SEARCH MOTOR BOTH BY/VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT.
THE BUREAU WILL BE KEPT FULLY INFORMED AS TO OF CONTACTS WITH NWA RESULTS/CONCERNING TESTS.
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Special Agent in Charge

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TO SEATTLE 164-81	e
FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE TEL CONCERNING PUBLISHING . ARTICLE ADVISING
OF AVAILABILITY OF PANSOM LIST.
NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, NEVADA; CONTACTED,

CONCERNING POSSIBILITY OF PUBLISHING AN ARTICLE.
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Special Agent in Charge

NR 306 LV PLAIN	SUB- M
935 PM NITEL 12-20-71 58	X

TO SEATTLE 164-81	e
FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE TEL CONCERNING PUBLISHING . ARTICLE ADVISING
OF AVAILABILITY OF PANSOM LIST.
NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, NEVADA; CONTACTED,

CONCERNING POSSIBILITY OF PUBLISHING AN ARTICLE. SUCH AN
ARTICLE WILL BE PUBLISHED . AT THE EARLIEST. POSSIBLE TIME.
NEWSPAPERS IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS ONLY CONTACTED SINCE THESE ARE THE ONLY LARGE METROPOLITAN AREA IN THIS STATE AND.
PAVE ' STATEWIDE COVERAGE.
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CHICAGO (164-297) TO ATLANTA (164-954)
DALLAS (164-191) KANSAS CITY (164-82)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
LOS ANGELES (164-497) MIAMI (164-552) NEW YORK (164-627)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) ALL OFFICES VIA DIRECTOR FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
NOR JAK.
FOP THE INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, UNSUR IN THIS MATTER ADVISED STEWARDESS WHEN SHE INQUIRED CONCERNING HIS REASON FOR HIJACKING THE PARTICULAR FLIGHT INVOLVED, THAT THE REASON FOR THE HIJACKING WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE, NOT AGAINST NORTHWEST ARILINES, BUT THAT AIRPLANE HAPPENED TO BE QUOTE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. INALOTE. END PAGE ONE
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DALLAS - BPANIFF AIPLINES; KANSAS CITY - TVA LOS ANGELES - WESTERN AIRLINES & CONTINENTAL AIRLINES; MIAMI - FASTERN AND NATIONAL AIRLINES; MINNEAPOLIS - NORTHWEST AIRLINES; NEW YORK - PAN AMERICAN; SAN FRANCISCO - AIR
AIPLINES; KANSAS CITY - TVA LOS ANGELES - WESTERN AIRLINES & CONTINENTAL AIRLINES; MIAMI - FASTERN AND NATIONAL AIRLINES; MINNEAPOLIS - NORTHWEST AIRLINES; NEW YORK - PAN AMERICAN; SAN FRANCISCO - AIR WEST. -P- END QHOLD PLS EJF FBI WASH DC
DB Cooper-3221512/16/71
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATT: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION)
Nato
FROM :
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAE
Enclosed for LFPS is one envelope and a carbon copy of # letter received by The New York Times" on 12/15/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are eight copies of an FD 302 pertaining to other items previously forwarded to Seattle Asafesred to, in NY, teletype, 12/2/71, and eight copies of FD 3cz pertaining to receipt of above enclosure and eight copies of FD 302 pertaining"dc LEADŠ :
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LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
FBI LEPS requested to examine enclosed letter and envelope for latent fingerprints and comparison with UNSUB aka D. B. COOPER.
SKATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will consider disseminatin of the composite sketch of UNSUS to Raleigh coupon redemption centers in Seattle-Portland area noting that UNSUB's description indicated he smoked Raleigh cigarettes which include premium coupons.
of the composite sketch of UNSUS to Raleigh coupon redemption centers in Seattle-Portland area noting that UNSUB's description indicated he smoked Raleigh cigarettes which include premium coupons. 
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DB Cooper-32216"P406 SE PLAIN. 1 822 PM NITEL 12/20/71 FEE TO BUTTE (164-26) LAS VEGAS (164-64) PHOENIX (164-140)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
SACRAMENTO (164-50) SAN DIEGO (164-91)
ADRJAK.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT ALL LOGICAL INFORMANTS FOR AMY INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER CONCERNING WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN FURNISHED. RECEIVING OFFICES ARE ALSO REQUESTED TO REVIEW BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAMS FOR THE IDENTITIES OF ANYONE INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER. ADDITIONALLY, RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS BE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS BE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES BE REQUESTED TO BE ALERT FOR ANY LARGE END PAGE ONE
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DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR EXCHANGES OF TWENTY DOLLAP BILLS FOR OTHEP BILLS OR AMY RECENT PENTAL OP UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN AN ALREADY RENTED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX WHEREIN THE HIJACKER MIGHT HAVE STASHED THE PANSOM MONEY IN THIS MATTER. TO ACHIEVE WIDE CIPCULARIZATION OF THE PANSOM LIST, SEATTLE HAS ARRANGED WITH A SEATTLE NEWPAPER TO PRINT 4 SHORT FEATURE ARTICLE INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT THE LIST OF RANSOM BILLS HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT IF THEY FEEL THEY HAVE ONE OF THE RANSOM BILLS THE NUMSEP MAY BE CHECKED THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THROUGH THE FBI OFFICE.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE PEQUESTED TO CONTACT APPPOPPIATE NEWS- PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HINOPED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAP BILLS, PAID TO THE
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE PEQUESTED TO CONTACT APPPOPPIATE NEWS- PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HINOPED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAP BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKEP, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OP FRI OFFICE. - P- END NEE FBI LOS ANGELES FOR TWO TELS CLR
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE
SEATTLE HAS CONDUCTED AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH OF WHAT WAS CONSIDERED THE PRIME AREA INTO WHICH THE SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE PARACHUTED, ALL WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THIS AREA WAS CONSIDERED PRIME DUE TO CALCULATIONS BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES OF THEIR FLIGHT RECORDER AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS ABOARD THE PLANE PLUS THE EXPERIENCING OF AN QUOTE OSCILLATION UNQUOTE BY PILOT.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES HAS OFFERED TO SIMULATE THE SAME CONDITIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT AS PREVAILED DURING THE HIJACK AND WILL FLY OVER THE SAME COURSE FROM SEATTLE TO RENO.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES HAS OFFERED TO SIMULATE THE SAME CONDITIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT AS PREVAILED DURING THE HIJACK AND WILL FLY OVER THE SAME COURSE FROM SEATTLE TO RENO. THEY ARE ANXIOUS TO DETERMINE IF THE CONCLUSIONS THEY HAVE REACHED ARE, IN FACT, CORRECT AND THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN DETERMINE THIS IS TO HAVE A RERUN OF THE ACTUAL CONDITIONS.
SEATTLE WILL ARRANGE, THROUGH THE MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE, FOR NORTHWEST TO DO THIS AT SUCH TIME AS NORTHWEST CAN DO SO. BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED FLIGHT, SEATTLE WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT AS TO WHETHER OR NOT ADDITIONAL SEARCHING SHOULD BE CONDUCTED OVER THE PRIME SEARCH AREA OR IF CEF/rmh
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164-81-1403.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 - 413~138 DB Cooper-32219AR009 SE PLAIN 11:34 PM NITEL 12/17/71 DCA

TO	POPTLAND	LAS VEGAS
SAN FRANCISCO	SACRAMENTO
FROM	SEATTLE (164-81)	1P

NORJAK
WITH REFERENCE TO SEATTLE'S COMMUNICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO HAVING NEWSPAPERS PUBLISH THE LIST OF PANSOM
(164-81)	1P

NORJAK
WITH REFERENCE TO SEATTLE'S COMMUNICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO HAVING NEWSPAPERS PUBLISH THE LIST OF PANSOM BILLS, THE RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO ADVISE IF ANY SUCCESS HAS BEEN ACHIEVED. SAN FRANCISCO IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS TO HAVE THEM ALERT FOR ANY LARGE DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR THE RECENT RENTAL OF A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX OP. ACTIVITY IN AN ALREADY RENTED SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WHEREIN THE HIJACKER MIGHT HAVE STASHED THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
ALL RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE NEWSPAPERS AND HAVE THEM PUBLISH AN ARTICLE ADVISING OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PANSOM LIST. - P - END
CRH FBI SAN FRAN CLR
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12/15/71
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AIRMAIL
TO :
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
For the information of Oklahoma City in captioned matter when Unsub purchased his ticket at Portland, Oregon, he used the name DAN COOPER. During his conversations with stewardess he indicated to her that he possessed considerable knowledge of aircraft and flying.
During his conversations with stewardess he indicated to her that he possessed considerable knowledge of aircraft and flying. In view of . this it is felt that he could quite possibly be a pilot.
LEAD:
OKLAHOMA CITY
AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA Will review records of FAA concerning licensed pilots having the name of DAN or DANIEL COOPER and who might fit the description of Unsub in this matter.
This lead is being set out even though it is realized that Unsub quite possibly did not use his real name when purchasing his ticket.
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Sub. X 164-81-1309(9 (Rev. 5- 18-7 1)
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Date
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SAC, Albany
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Mexico City
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FROM: . Director, FBI (164-2111)
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"CHANGED" NORJAK 2 The title is marked "Changed" to reflect the code word "NORJAK" to facilitate the handling of the numerous communica- tions in connection with this investigation. This matter was formerly captioned, "Unsub; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - Hijacking.
This matter was formerly captioned, "Unsub; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - Hijacking. 00: Seattle." All offices are instructed to use the code word "NORJAK" in all communications in this investigation.
In connection with the additional dissemination of the ransom list already furnished the field, all offices are instructed to further disseminate this list on any basis considered practical and appropriately advise the Bureau and office of origin of any positive information developed. The loot in this matter consists entirely of $20 bills and it is questionable that large banks and bank-type institutions would effectively screen their $20 bills due to the volume of this type of bill that would be handled.
All offices should insure that the composite drawing of the unknown subject is thoroughly disseminated to parachute clubs and associated groups with particular attention being
2 - All Field Offices
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to parachute clubs and associated groups with particular attention being
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DB Cooper-32223
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
BUfile 164-2111
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In conference this evening with the SAC, J.E. MILNES, it was decided that we should decide as soon as possible what circularization we are going to make and ask other offices to make of any wanted flyer issued in this case. This should . of course, include flying clubs, parachute clubs, air fields, airlines, Veterans' Administration, doctors, hospitals and clinics and possibly others.
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Regular I. O. CIRCULARIZATION A :. HOSPITALS " ADMINISTRATION . BANKS JSAVINGS & LOANS. FLYING CLUBS AIRLINES sure PARACHUTE CLUBS, (MONTERAY/ ST.JUAN) Sub. X 164-81-1831 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZAD 1123 FILED Jamel-7 FBI-SEATTLE 2
5010-100
Buy U.
X 164-81-1831 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZAD 1123 FILED Jamel-7 FBI-SEATTLE 2
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32225OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION OSA FPMR (11 (FR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE
X Weather
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
ce COURSE ce PARACHUTES X TEMP
For record purposes, I called SAC WHALEY at Albuquerque on 11/29/71, and told him I understood that there was a research project at Hodloman Air Force Base in New Mexico dealing with the effect on a body of high altitude parachuting and the effect of low temperatures on a body in case a jump was made. I asked him to see if he could contact the person responsible for the survey to give us some notions about what effect this would have on the man making this jump.
I told him that the weather was clear to 1500 feet, broken clouds to 5,000, solid above, and that the jump was possibly made around 7,000 to 10,000 ft.
I told him that the weather was clear to 1500 feet, broken clouds to 5,000, solid above, and that the jump was possibly made around 7,000 to 10,000 ft. at a time when the "total average temperature" was minus 7 degrees.
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Sub X 164-81-401.
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1010-104
DB Cooper-32226
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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FBI Date: 12/9/71
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
IF NOT ALREADY INSTITUTED BY PORTLAND, THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN AN EFFORT TO BACKTRACK ON THE HIJACKER IN THIS CASE. X- Caraco of - PD ONE. A CANVAS OF THE MOTELS IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT, DISPLAYING THE ORIGINAL ARTIST'S SKETCH IN WHICH HE WORE GLASSES AND THE REVISED SKETCH WHICH WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE FIELD SHORTLY, SHOWING THE HIJACKER WITHOUT GLASSES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SUBJECT STAYED AT ONE OF THE MOTELS BEFORE THE FLIGHT.
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Enclosed are a memo and a revised map of the probable drop area as prepared
, Northwest Airlines. These were prepared after an experimental flight conducted by Northwest Airlines on 1/6/72 and the calculations are based on a refined radar map provided by the Air Force.
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Lucy 164-81-1927SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
1/11/72 Subay 164-81-1854 Umz Laz f
NORJAK
Based upon maps received this date at Longview RA pin pointing a search area where the hi jacker could have landed and anticipating a walking search to be conducted in the near future in extremely wooded and somewhat hazardous terrain the following suggestions are being made.
Longview RA pin pointing a search area where the hi jacker could have landed and anticipating a walking search to be conducted in the near future in extremely wooded and somewhat hazardous terrain the following suggestions are being made.
Once the search date is fixed thismatter be made a Special with the four California offices, Portland and Seattle to furnish four or five agents to participate in the search on a volunteer basis. The voluntary aspect is being emphasized in view of the terrain to be searched and the uncomfortable conditions which will undoubtedly be experienced by the searching personnel.
It is recommended that volunteers be sought from individuals who have some, and preferably extensive, experience in the use of a compass and hiking and camping experience and who are physically qualified to spend a period of time in a densely wooded area on what is essentially a problem similar to a military field exercise.
It is further recommended that the agent personnel assigned be cognizant of the fact that once the operation starts they will be required to remain overnight in their assigned searching areas rather than retracing areas covered to go to and from a base camp.
recommended that the agent personnel assigned be cognizant of the fact that once the operation starts they will be required to remain overnight in their assigned searching areas rather than retracing areas covered to go to and from a base camp.
A list of recommended items to be secured for logistic support of this special is being prepared by the writer the majority of which can be secured from the Army or the Navy at little or no cost to the Bureau.
Aerial photographs of the search area as set forth by the map of plus terrain maps are presently being secured in order that the search area may be properly divided for maximum coverage by searching agents.
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It is also recommended that this search be a completely Bureau operation involving no outside agencies so as to limit the amount of publicity which is generated.
It is felt that the prime and secondary search areas, while in rough terrain, can be adequately searched by a small, select group of dedicated personnel who are doing it voluntarily and the search will either find the hijacker or lead to the conclusion that the area pinpointed by all available technical data has been completely combed for traces of the subject.
searched by a small, select group of dedicated personnel who are doing it voluntarily and the search will either find the hijacker or lead to the conclusion that the area pinpointed by all available technical data has been completely combed for traces of the subject.
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DB Cooper-32230OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1842 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 77 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
5010-106-03
Memorandum
DATE:1/11/72
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164.81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 1/11/72 SA WICK, Olympia RA, was furnished with a copy of the map supplied by and contact was made with the Department of Natural resources, Olympia. It was determined that the entire area outlined by was the subject of an aerial survey in 1968. Approximately 30 photographs give complete coverage of the area in question and are sold at $1.25 per photo. Further SA WICK is securing, in addition to the photos, detailed maps made from the photos which can be used in conjunction with the photos for complete familiarization with the search area as it existed in 1968. It was pointed out by the Bureau of Natural Resources that there should be no major radical changes in the area since the last fly over.
It was pointed out by the Bureau of Natural Resources that there should be no major radical changes in the area since the last fly over. SA WICK was advised to purchase the photographs and it is felt the expenditure of the money for the photos and maps will not exceed $50 and in view of the magnitude and importance of the search is a legitimate expenditure of Bureau funds.
The above mentioned maps are being sent to the Longview RA this date,
In the event it is deemed advisable to make a fly over the prime search area set out by for a general view of the terrain prior to a ground search Washington,
at Longview.
and extremely familiar with the area of the search, is available on an hourly or daily rental basis. It is felt that such a fly over would be advantageous for general layout information on the area and the cost of such service would not exceed $50 per hour which. sum could probably be negotiated to a lower amount on a daily basis.
Facilities are available at the Longview Post Office for mounting the photographs and maps in proper sequence to enable personnel to be properly briefed on general terrain features and
Facilities are available at the Longview Post Office for mounting the photographs and maps in proper sequence to enable personnel to be properly briefed on general terrain features and prime search area and the civil service examining room can be made available for such briefing.
It is to be noted that in the event interpretation of the above mentioned photographs in stereo is necessary personnel at
Sub. y . the Battleground District office of the Department of Natural Resources are. available with sufficient mhoto copies to perform this task.
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Compass for each man involved in the search - can probably be seucred on loan basis at Ft. Lewis.
Rain gear consisting of hooded jacket and rain pants for each man - can probably be secured from Ft. Lewis on loan for each man on search. If not available there can be secuted from US Navy at Bremerton.
Rations - K and C rations with heat elements p can be secured at cost or possibly free of charge from ft. Lewis.
Field packs - it is felt each man involved in search should have at least one half of the regular
Field packs - it is felt each man involved in search should have at least one half of the regular field pack to carry rations, and other essential items. Can probably be borrowed from Ft. Lewis.
Each man on search should have a handi talki radio in order to insure proper communications and to assist in event individual becomes lost in wooded area.
Squad whistle for each man in search party in order to facilitate in locating others in party and in event searchers become lost or isolated. Can be secured from Ft. "ewis, or purchased commercially.
Base radio capable 66 reaching all handi talki units to be set up in trailer base camp.
Each searcher to carry two cans of pressurized paint to slightly mark their paths on trees to insure full coverage of designated search area. Can be purchased commercially or through a paint surplus house in Seattle.
Each searcher to carry supply of evidence tape in event package of money found - procedure will be to leave in original position until another agent can arrive at scene to witness finding and bundling as evidence.
to carry supply of evidence tape in event package of money found - procedure will be to leave in original position until another agent can arrive at scene to witness finding and bundling as evidence. Area in which evidence found is to be properly marked for later survey to pin point Location of find.
( One 50 foot length of rope for each two agents involved in the search. Can probably be secured from Ft. Lewis.
5 grappling hooks to be used with rope (or possibly with rope) . attached ) to be used for scaling cliff areas.
1 flare gun and box of red, green and white flares - probably can be secured at Ft. Lewis.
5 Mile ray Lamps with replacement batteries
Seeb. Y Each agent to have a flashlight with supply of extra batteries. 164-81-1850 Each searching agent to have minor medical supplies such as band aid: c.t.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-01)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
Re: SEARCH
U.S. AIR FORCE SR-71 AIRCRAFT
The Sacramento Division in a telotype dated 12/3/71 (Ser. 550) advised that Beale AFB, California, had offered, free of charge to the Bureau, use of an SR-71 aircraft to photograph terrain over which the hijacked airplane had flown on its trip to Reno.
550) advised that Beale AFB, California, had offered, free of charge to the Bureau, use of an SR-71 aircraft to photograph terrain over which the hijacked airplane had flown on its trip to Reno.
This aircraft was described as an extremely sophisticated acrial reconnaissance plane which would photograph a strip 20 miles wide with photographic resolution of detecting objects on the ground 2 feet square. The fila strip would then be reviewed by trained and qualified U.S. Air Force personnel.
Due to weather conditions along the route, being inclement at times, the flight never was made.
On 1/10/72 the writer contacted SAC JOHN WILLIAMS, Sacramento, and explained the results of the experiment on 1/6/72. Mr. WILLIAMS was requested to have the Air Force contacted to see if the flight could be made only over the State of Washington and perhaps from the Columbia Rivor to a point some 30 miles north. Ne was also asked if the Air Force could advise what we could expect of such an over flight in the way of information which would be helpful in the search of this terrain.
In response to the above call, SA who has been handling the hijacking case at Sacramento, advised he had contacted
In response to the above call, SA who has been handling the hijacking case at Sacramento, advised he had contacted Beale AFE and made the request for the over flight and that he would attempt to determine if it could be made, noting that weather conditions still aro effective.
Copies of the revised map of the area to be searched . were forwarded the night of 1/10/72 to Sacramento. 164-81-1853 CEF : 1:1b
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TO : SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) Sul:	F
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	YV.
NORJAK.
THE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF AN AIR FORCE MAP
OF THE FLIGHT PATH WAS DELIVERED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
5-22-54)
FBI Date: 12/23/71
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Via	Transmit the following in TELETYPE	(Type in plaintext or code) Uregul NIREL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) Sul:	F
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	YV.
NORJAK.
THE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF AN AIR FORCE MAP
OF THE FLIGHT PATH WAS DELIVERED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
SEATTLE, TODAY TO BE DISPATCHED ON FLIGHT TWENTYFOUR,
LEAVING AT FIVE FIFTY PM, ADDRESSED TO
NW AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS.
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DB Cooper-32241
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
SUB
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
NORJAK 00: SE
Enclosed for the Bureau are two aeronautical charts on which the flight path of Northwest Airlines FTIght #305 has been draw with a green marker pen.
It is noted that tracking of the aircraft was handed over from FAA, Oakland, to Reno air control approach at a point just north of Portola, California.
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of
DB Cooper-32242 .12/3/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento teletype, 12/2/71, requesting routing of hijacked plane from California to Nevada.
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento teletype, 12/2/71, requesting routing of hijacked plane from California to Nevada.
Enclosed, herewith, for Sacramento and Seattle
are two copies of insert of investigation concerning
same by SA
and one copy for each office
of a map of the radar tracking on Northwest Flight #305
from Frenchmen's Reservoit, California, to Municipal
Airport, Reno, Nevada.
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2/- Seattle (Enc.2)
2 - Sacramento (Enc. 2)
1 - Las Vegas
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DB Cooper-32243
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Period November 25- 26, 1971
On November 25, 1971, FAA, Tower Supervisor, Municipal Airport, Reno, Nevada, furnished SA a map of the Radar Tracking of Northwest Flight Number 305, November 24, 1971, from Frenchmen's Reservoir California, to Municipal Airport, Reno, Nevada. This plane entered the State of Nevada at a point approximately twenty-five miles north and fourteen miles west of Reno, Nevada, aiport.
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and
On November 26, 1971, SAS THOMAS G. DEMPSEY with Washoe County conducted an air search over the above flight pattern area of Nevada.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate CLASSIFICATION: . TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL & -AIRTEL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
3/10/80
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00: Seattle
Re Salt Lake City teletype to Baltimore 3/7/80.
For information of office of origin and Salt Lake City, the information requested by Salt Lake City is unavailable from the Social Security Administration even with a properly drawn subpoena. Baltimore refers office of origin and Salt Lake City to an all SACs airtel from the Director dated 1/4/80, entitled, "Access to and Disclosure of Return, Information, and Taxpayer Return Information in Non-tax Criminal Investigations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Baltimore refers office of origin and Salt Lake City to an all SACs airtel from the Director dated 1/4/80, entitled, "Access to and Disclosure of Return, Information, and Taxpayer Return Information in Non-tax Criminal Investigations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)." Under certain circumstances, taxpayer information is available through the IRS and if office of origin determines that this matter warrants such a request being made of the IRS, it should submit its request to the Bureau in accordance with the directions in the 1/4/80, airtel cited above. 
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FBI - SEATTLE
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(Number)
(Time)
Per DB Cooper-32245
FBI/OOJ11/1/79
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, WFO (164-169) (RUC) NORJACK (00: SE)
Sus z
It is recommended that this file be exempted from the automatic file destruction program until such time as the Seattle Office so instructs.
Due to the notoriety attached to this particular skyjacking and a FGJ "John Doe" indictment, WFO feels that a significant amount of information might be lost if this case were routinely destroyed.
Due to the notoriety attached to this particular skyjacking and a FGJ "John Doe" indictment, WFO feels that a significant amount of information might be lost if this case were routinely destroyed.
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DB Cooper-32246Airtel
5/31/77
To : ADIC, New York SACS, San Francisco Seattle
From: Director, FBI .
Sus:
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NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Suc; Z
Enclosed for each office are copies of communi- cation dated
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Latent fingerprints in captioned matter were compared to the fingerprints of on 5/25/77 with negative b6 b7C I b6 b7C
results. " New York is requested to interview
New York, and
determine his reasoning as to why and "D. B. Cooper" may be identical. San Francisco requested to contact at San Francisco, obtain photograph of and
forward same to Seattle. Description of set forth:
Enclosure s Rf
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FBI -SEATTLE
DB Cooper-32247
Juli 2 Airtel to ADIC, New York
SACS, San Francisco
Seattle
Re:
NORJACK
Name
Alias
· Sex
Male
Race
Caucasian
DOB
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Juli 2 Airtel to ADIC, New York
SACS, San Francisco
Seattle
Re:
NORJACK
Name
Alias
· Sex
Male
Race
Caucasian
DOB
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown
FBI Number
Copies of this communication are being forwarded to Seattle for information purposes and further leads are being left to the discretion of 00.
DB Cooper-32248
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
2-10-75 20
The follc ... ng FBI record, NUMBER , is furnished FOR C,FICIAL USE ONT b6 Information shown on this Identification Record represents dala furnished FSI by fingerprint contributo ?!. b7C WHERE DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OS DISPOSITION IS DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONERIILTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NYMPER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION

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CONERIILTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NYMPER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION 20 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537 2-10-75

The following FBI record, NUMBER
is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ON b7C b6 Information shown on this Identification Record represents dafa furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors. VIHERE DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OR DISPOSITION IS DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMZER	ARRESTED CR RECOVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMZER	ARRESTED CR RECOVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
DB Cooper-32255 Aubz
164-81-7516
SEARCHED SERIALIZE MATO	DEX LEO
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4/11/77
To: SAC, Seattle (164-81)	SUN AL
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)	2
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NORJACK 00: SEATTLE
ReButelcal to Seattle 3/30/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are Xerox copies of missing person index cards which generally fit the description of captioned unsub.
In connection with captioned investigation it was suggested by the Criminal Investigative Division that a manual search of the missing persons indices be conducted here at FBIHQ Identification Division. Approximately 5200 cards containing information regarding missing persons were reviewed in an effort to identify logical suspects who
Approximately 5200 cards containing information regarding missing persons were reviewed in an effort to identify logical suspects who were reported as missing at about the time the hijacking occurred. Identification Division personnel were furnished with a composite description of Dan Cooper and as a result the below listed white males were developed as suspects. Each of the individuals were reported as missing during latter 1971 or 1972.
This search was based upon the presumption that unsub may have perished during the jump from the aircraft . and that some relative somewhere may have filed a missing person report.
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DB Cooper-32257Airtel to SAC, Seattle RE: NORJACK
Sixteen of the 21 persons fitting Cooper's description have fingerprint cards on file within the Identification Division and each were compared to the latents developed in captioned matter with negative results.
of the 21 persons fitting Cooper's description have fingerprint cards on file within the Identification Division and each were compared to the latents developed in captioned matter with negative results.
1.
X
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 137
Florida,
or Congressman J. Herbert Burke, Washington, D. C.
2.
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Height:
Weight: 180
Presently Bureau fugitive, Miami Office of Origin
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Height: 5'10"
New York Reported as missing November, 1971
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Height : 5 '11"
Missing since November, 1971
South Carolina
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DB Cooper-32258Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
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Height:
5'11"
Weight:
200
Hair:
Brown
Eyes: Blue
Information received at FBIHO as missing person on 3/16/72
6.
X
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Height : 5'6"
Weight: 121
Hair:
Brown
Missing since 1971, however, information not received at FBIHQ until 10/14/75 .
Missouri
7.
X
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Height: 5'9"
Weight: 171
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Reported as missing since November, 1971
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Height: 5' 11"
DB Cooper-32259
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RE :
NORJACK
Weight:
190
Hair:
Brown
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Missing since 1971, however, information not received until 6/11/73 Contact Senator Strom Thurmond, Washington, D.
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RE :
NORJACK
Weight:
190
Hair:
Brown
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Missing since 1971, however, information not received until 6/11/73 Contact Senator Strom Thurmond, Washington, D. C.
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' Height: 5'8"
Weight: 175
Hair: Brown
Missing since 1971, no specific date given
Maryland
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10. Richard Vincent Chatham *
DOB :
2/28/20
POB :
Mexico, Missouri
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
220
FBI# 996 344 E
Auk 902
Missing since 12/5/71
Contact Mrs. 'Grace Chatham, mother, 407 East Bolivar Street, Mexico, Missouri Records reflect that Chatham left a mental institution in November, 1971
11. Manny W. Tripp, X
DOB:
2/2/17
Aux 903
· Height: 6'3"
Weight:
200
Hair:
Brown
FBI# 960 250 J7
Date of disappearance unavailable, however,
missing person information received at FBIHQ
5/22/72
Contact Congressman Charles E. Bennett. Washington, D. C., or b6 b7C
Florida
Note: Although this individual fits the general description. of unsub, it.is felt that he may be too old to be the hijacker (age 54 in 1971)
DB Cooper-32260
4 Airtel to SAC, Seattle RE: NORJACK
The following individuals reported as missing in 1971 or 1972 have since been arrested by law enforcement
hijacker (age 54 in 1971)
DB Cooper-32260
4 Airtel to SAC, Seattle RE: NORJACK
The following individuals reported as missing in 1971 or 1972 have since been arrested by law enforcement authorities: 12 - 15.
×
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Height: 6'2"
Weight: 162
Missing since 1971, however,
California
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Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190
Hair: Brown
California Information was not received until 11/28/72, however, identification files reflect that
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Height: 5 10"
Missing since 1971
Massachusetts Identification files reflect that
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Pennsylvania
Information received at FBIHQ' on 7/28/72 Identification files reflect that
DB Cooper-32261
5 OPTIONAL FORM NO. TO JULY 1973 EDITION OSA FPMR 14: CFRI 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/31/77
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111 RE: SUB Z BU INSTRUCTIONS SUB GG REPORTS
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On 3/29/77, at FBI HQ, advised that he has had the Bureau of Missing Persons file reviewed for the months of November and December of 1971 and all of 1972. There were approximately 5,166 persons in this file and from that number he was able to determine that
There were approximately 5,166 persons in this file and from that number he was able to determine that approximately 20 were of the approximate general description of UNSUB in this matter.
stated he would have the fingerprint cards for these 20 suspects pulled and have their fingerprints com- pared to the NORJAK latents on file in this matter.
stated at the end of this search he would ad- vise the Seattle Division of the results. advised that it was his intention to take any potential suspects still re- maining and thoroughly process him as a suspect in this matter.
Finally explained that he could eliminate half of the missing persons because they were female and a great . portion of the remaining because of age differences between them and UNSUB in this matter. In addition to age differences, there were others eliminated because of race.
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164-81-7439
SEAR
MAR 31 1977
FBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32280
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32280
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
-DATE: 12/20/76
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub C
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On 12/14/76, Mr. Chief of Investiga- tions, Air Transportation Security Division, Regional Office, FAA, Seattle, Washington, telephonically advised that earlier that day he received a telephone call from representing Allen Landsburg Productions, Inc., Los Angeles, California, their telephone number 213-273-7400, requesting cooperation of the FAA in doing a production on D. B. COOPER.
explained they are going to do a feature of .some type, entitled "Still At Large" which would include the saga of the D. B. COOPER hijacking of 11/24/71. b6 per FAA/FBI b7C
explained that they would like to inter- view the FAA Air Traffic Controllers and do some "shooting" in the FAA facilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Air- port in connection with that story.
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explained that they would like to inter- view the FAA Air Traffic Controllers and do some "shooting" in the FAA facilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Air- port in connection with that story.
Mr. advised that he referred tb6 per FAA/FBI their Public Affairs Office at the FAA Regional Office, b7C Seattle, and in addition, Mr. also referred the matter to Mr. Director of Civil Aviation Security Services, FAA, Washington, D. C.
Mr. advised that it is a standard procedure of FAA that if any request is made to them along this line, that, where it is a commercial matter and obviously for b6 per FAA/FBI profit, that they require that before any interviews are b7C · · conducted that the FAA be furnished with a complete list of all questions and topics which would be asked.
Mr. later advised that FAA has taken the b6 per FAA/FBI stand that, since this matter is a pending investigation b7C with the FBI and particularly in view of the recently handed down indictment at Portland in the D. B. COOPER case, they will not honor his request.
2 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) - Seattle (164-81)
Sur Z
164-81-7249 .
COOPER case, they will not honor his request.
2 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) - Seattle (164-81)
Sur Z
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-32281 HAT HAT EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 105-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NOR JAK
DATE: 12/1/76 Six C Sua G Su FE
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This date Cowlitz County SO, Kelso, Washington advised that his department was contacted by a California TV Production company which filmssthe LEONARD NIMOY show "In search of" fequesting cooperation in the filming of a documentary re captioned matter. stated he pointed out it was a two county SO operation with Clark and Cowlitz counties but his department would cooperate. He inquired re FBI cooperation in the filming and was advised that FBI (Location unknown) had been contacted and refused to cooperate on basis this was pending case.
The company will start their production in Cowlitz County this date.
filming and was advised that FBI (Location unknown) had been contacted and refused to cooperate on basis this was pending case.
The company will start their production in Cowlitz County this date. was advised that if any information was sought by company re FBI participation contact should be made with Seattle or SAC.
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SEANCHE SERIALIZ 0
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-32283* F8 1
Date:
11/26/76
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Precedence)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
Sur G Sin GG SUB Z
SUBJECT: NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Portland teletype to Bureau, et al, 11/24/76.
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy each of the indictment returned 11/24/76, by U. S. Grand Jury, Portland, Oregon, charging Unsub as JOHN DOE, aka DAN COOPER, with violations of Aircraft Piracy and Hobbs Act Statutes.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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GPO : 1915 0 - 590-952
DB Cooper-32284 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
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Plaintiff,
) CR 76-
v.
JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, and more particularly described below,
) ) ) 1 ) ) )
INDICTMENT
(49 U.S.C. §1301 (15) and (34), §1472 (i) and 18 -U.S.C. §1951)
)
Defendant, ),
THE GRAND JURY CHARGES:
COUNT I
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height 5'10"-6'; weight 170-180 lbs .; physical build aver- age to well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; cyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly commit and attempt to commit aircraft piracy Swbz
DB Cooper-32285 164-81-72+1
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sideburns at low ear level; cyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly commit and attempt to commit aircraft piracy Swbz
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NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE
FOR INFORMATION BUPEAU AND SEATTLE, U. S. GRAND JURY., PORTLAND, OREGON, RETURNED INDICTMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 P. M. NOVEMBER ,24, 1976, CHAIGING UNSUB AS "JOHN DOE, ALSO KNOWN AS DAN COOPER AND MORE PARTICULARLY . DESCRIBED BELOW. INDICTMENT CHARGED TWO COUNTS, COUNT ONE BEING AIR PIRACY AND . COUNT TWO BEING HOBBS ACT, EXTORTION. BOND FIXED AT $500,000. WARRANT REQUESTED BY AUSA FOR
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DB Cooper-32288 0-9 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Airtel
Transmit in Via
(Type in plaintext or code)
{Precedence)
To:
SACS, Seattle (164-81) (Encs. 3)
Indianapolis (Encs.
2-14-74)
FBI
Airtel
Transmit in Via
(Type in plaintext or code)
{Precedence)
To:
SACS, Seattle (164-81) (Encs. 3)
Indianapolis (Encs. 3)
11/11/76
(Date)
From:
Director, FBI (164-2111)
0 Sus Z
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
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Enclosed for Seattle and Indianapolis are two newspaper clippings and a letter dated 11/5/76, to FBIHQ from Indianapolis, Indiana, concerning captioned matter. Enclosed items are self-explanatory.
Indianapolis promptly contact Indianapolis, Indiana. Acknowledge receipt of her letter, and secure any Bureau interests. FBIHQ will not acknowledge this letter.
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Enclosures 3 /
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Sab Z. Sick-851
164-81-7182
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