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DB Cooper-5508
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with a deeply lined face. His hair is dark and graying but with a very full head of hair. He wears prescription glasses and is a very heavy smoker. usually of Benson and Hedres king menthol cigarettes. stated that b6 b7C
the Chet Deck Restaurant located at Paine Field, could provide further information on
On December 27, 1971, was contacted and he provided the following information:
British Columbia, where he works with at a modular is presently living in Vancouver, housing project. He generally flys into the Everett area each weekend to contact who lives
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in Everett and has telephone number
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON Will contact
for further information on
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DB Cooper-5509
- 2 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA PPMR (41 CFR) 101-1L4 3UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-506)
DATE:
1/3/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUSPECT
Re Seattle memo of SA ELGIN E.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA PPMR (41 CFR) 101-1L4 3UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-506)
DATE:
1/3/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUSPECT
Re Seattle memo of SA ELGIN E. OLROGG, 12/1/71.
On December 23. 1971.
telephone
address
at Paine Field, business Seattle,
Washington, home phone provided the following information:
is an acquaintance that is known to her because of his ownership of an airplane which he previously had"tied down" at the Paine Field Airport. This airplane, according to records, was a 1962 Piper Aztec, off white in color with black trim, serial number
Airport registration records show the last registered orman of this ainnaft as of December, 1971, to be a Eugene, Oregon. 
last saw approximately one month ago, at which time he was having some ownership problems because of the above airplane. He was in the process of purchasing this aircraft from the registered owner who had instituted process to have the airplane re-possessed. At that time had taken the airplane in question to the Arlington Airport and then into Canada in order to evade the repossession effort.
At that time had taken the airplane in question to the Arlington Airport and then into Canada in order to evade the repossession effort. The person attempting to me-hassess the airplane was for the Commercial
Credit Equipment Corporation, 7120 Havenhurst Avenue, VanNuys, California, telephone
The rumor around the airport was that was using the aircraft to fly narcotics into the United States from Canada.
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very slight ways resemble
stated that the picture does in some b6 whom she described as a b7C
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white male, approximately 6' 2", 200 pounds, age 42, barrel chested with a stupping carriage. He has a dark complexion
5010-100
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Z NR 002 PD PLAIN
5:24 PM URGENT 1-3-72 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
1P
NORJAK
Elim
WITNESSES :
SUSPECT : 1
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTY ONE.
EUGENE, OREGON, STATED
CHECKED INTO HOTEL ON NOVEMBER TWENTY SIX, SEVENTY ONE, AND LEFT DECEMBER SIX,
EUGENE, OREGON, STATED
CHECKED INTO HOTEL ON NOVEMBER TWENTY SIX, SEVENTY ONE, AND LEFT DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE, AND USED AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL CREDIT CARD. ALL MEALS AND HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS WERE CHARGED ON THIS CREDIT CARD, WHICH WAS. CHECKED THREEE TIMES AND FOUND TO BE OKAY. HE BOUGHT DRINKS FOR MANY PATRONS. SAID ARTIST'S
SKETCH OF SUBJECT DOES NOT LOOK AT ALL LIKE WHO IS DESCRIBED AS EARLY FORTIES, FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES, ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE
POUNDS, MEDIUM BUILD. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT PORTLAND REGARDING -P- END
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Sub J
NORJAK.
SUSPECT OFF-DUTY PORTLAND POLICE OFFICER FURNISHED INFO ON DECEMBER TWO NINE SEVENTY ONE THAT SUSPECT WAAS SPENDING LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AT SANDY HUT BAR AND RESTAURANT,
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POSITE OF HIJACCKER; SUPPOSEDLY ADVISED POLICE OFFICER THAT HE WAS LICENSED PILOT AND PARACHUTE JUMPER.
FURNISHED INFO ON DECEMBER TWO NINE SEVENTY ONE THAT SUSPECT WAAS SPENDING LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AT SANDY HUT BAR AND RESTAURANT,
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POSITE OF HIJACCKER; SUPPOSEDLY ADVISED POLICE OFFICER THAT HE WAS LICENSED PILOT AND PARACHUTE JUMPER.
SUSPECT CONTACTED AT HUT BAR, WAS IN STATE OF EXTREME INEBRIA- TION, UNCOOPERATIVE, FURNISHED AS IDENTIFICATION WASHINGTON DRIVERS LICENSE NO.
IN NAME
ADDRESS b6 b7C
WASHI NG TON.
ADVISED ANDD FURNISHED IDENTIFICATION AS MEMBER OF WASHINGTON TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. FURNISHED DOB
POB
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
FIVE FEET EIGHT, HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN EYES, WEARS GLASSES, HAIR GRAYING, AN FAA PILOT LICENSE NO.
END OF PAGE ONE
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FEATURES ARE IN VARIANCE WITH ARTISTS SKETCH AS
FOLLOWS : HAS FULLER CHEEKS, BROADER END OF NOSE, LARGER MOUTH, HAIR IS FULL ON TOP BUT RECEDES.
SUSPECT STATED HE WAS IN PORTLAND, CELEBRATING
,
ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, AND AN
OREGON.
ADVISED HE HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE FOR
TO PORTLAND TO PICK UP SUSPECT. HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF
SUSPECT PREVIOUS TO BEING PAID BY SUSPECT AND
FOR TRIP TO PORTLAND.
ADVISED HE HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE FOR
TO PORTLAND TO PICK UP SUSPECT. HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF
SUSPECT PREVIOUS TO BEING PAID BY SUSPECT AND
FOR TRIP TO PORTLAND.
SUSPECT STATED DURING INTERVIEW HE COULD NOT RECALL HIS EXACT LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWO THREE OR TWO FOUR LAST, COULD BE VERIFIED THROUGH REVIEW OF HIS APPOINTMENT BOOK KEPT STATED
HE WAS
RESIDING AT ADDRESS ON WDL .
BARTENDER INTERVIEWED, ADVISED SUSPECT HAD BEEN IN BAR SINCE NINE A.M., HAD BROKEN FOUR ONE HUNDRED. DOLLAR BILLS. CASH REGISTER VOID OF ANY TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR DAY'S RECEIPTS. END OF PAGE TWO
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ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION RE BEING LEFT TO DISCRETION OF 00.
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOW. END DCA FBI SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-5514FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. December 29, 1971
1
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Oregon, telephone

was
Sandy Hut Restaurant, 1430 N. E.	interviewed at the
Sandy Boulevard.

b7C regarding his association with who resembled "D.B. COOPER.
b7C regarding his association with who resembled "D.B. COOPER.".
advised he was hitchhiking to the where he is employed At approximately 7:00 a.m., a vehicle driven
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$20 to to take her to Portland to meet with 
stated this was
the first time he had met with a $100 bill for his trouble.
and was offered
The following descriptive information was obtained through observation and interview:
Name
Date of birth
Place of birth Height 5 11" 160 - 165 pounds Weight Hair Dark brown with .beard and mustache
Brown
Eyes Social Security Number
It should be noted was asked by to take her to Portland because of icy road conditions.
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by	SA	/kdd	Dote dictated 12/29/71

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
PD 164-41
by	SA	/kdd	Dote dictated 12/29/71

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. # Is the property of the FBI and in loaned to your agency: I and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5515
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Date
. December 29, 1971
was contacted at Sandy Hut Bar b6 and Restaurant, 1430 N.E. Sandy Boulevard. He was immediately :b7c advised of the identity of the interviewing agents by SA He was advised that he was being con- tacted regarding an official investigation being conducted by the Portland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion (FBI) pertaining to the hijacking of a Northwest Boeing airliner from Portland to Seattle on November 24, 1971. was advised by SA that it had been called to the attention of the FBI in Portland that he had been passing a large amount of currency and had been identi- fied by an off-duty Portland Police officer in the Sandy Hit Bar and Restaurant as resembling the composite photograph of the unknown subject in this hijacking.
been called to the attention of the FBI in Portland that he had been passing a large amount of currency and had been identi- fied by an off-duty Portland Police officer in the Sandy Hit Bar and Restaurant as resembling the composite photograph of the unknown subject in this hijacking. Thereafter advised as follows:
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"T and in the Portland area from b6 Washington, b6 b7C
I am aware of the Federal statutes and will be filing a false arrest suit as a result of being questioned by FBI Agents."
was advised by SA that he was not. b6 being detained in any manner and was not obliged to be in- terviewed by Agents of the FBI if he was not desirous of interview. Thereafter furnished the following as identification:
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Washington driver's license No. in name of
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address
Wash-
Ington, Showing date of birth as
Federal Aviation Administration pilot's license NO. as follows:
On 12/29/71 .1 Portland, Oregon Fife · PD 164-41
SE 164-81 - 1728. b6 b7C
SA
by SA
SRR/gle Dole dictoted 12/29/71
This document contains nether recommendations nor conclusions of the FBL & is the property of the fal b Il and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
b7C
SA
by SA
SRR/gle Dole dictoted 12/29/71
This document contains nether recommendations nor conclusions of the FBL & is the property of the fal b Il and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Name
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Business address
Washington
Home address
Washington
Height
68 inches
155 pounds
Weight
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Green
Date of birth
Washington Trial Lawyers Association card in
name of stating on card
that was presently a member in good standing of the Washington Trial Lawyers Asso- ciation.
advised that he was a licensed private pilot, owned his own airplane, described as a stunt model. As an additional vocation he was a practicing stunt pilot, as In addition, he was an experienced parachutist and had made 28 free-fall jumps in connection with his occu- pation and hobby of private pilot.
He felt that "D. B. COOPER should be given a medal" for being able to successfully hijack the Northwest airliner and obtain in excess of $200,000 in so doing. His training would certainly qualify him to be able to successfully hijack and parachute from a plane such as D.
His training would certainly qualify him to be able to successfully hijack and parachute from a plane such as D. B. COOPER, whoever he was, had been able to do.
He could not recall specifically his location or the events as they transpired on November 23 and 24, 1971, He could not recall if he was at home at their residence in on Thanksgiving
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Day and advised that this information regarding his location and activities on November 23 and 24, 1971, could be obtained from his appointment book as kept
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IFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
December 29, 1971
was interviewed at the' b6
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Sandy Hut, 1430 NE Sandy. She was advised of the iden- tity of the interviewing Agent, and also that the inter- view was regarding the hijacking and extortion on Nov- ember 24, 1971. Thereafter, furnished :
the following information:
had been driven down to Portland whom she
b6 on December 29, 1971, by one
b7C had paid for his services as a driver. had the intention of picking up one who had previously come.
following information:
had been driven down to Portland whom she
b6 on December 29, 1971, by one
b7C had paid for his services as a driver. had the intention of picking up one who had previously come. to Portland.
gave
address 88 Washington, and has
worked for whom she addressed as at least four different time, for a period of three years.
asked thecnature of this inquiry and was again advised that no one was under arrest, and she was also readvised that this inquiry was concerning the above mentioned sky lacking. She expressed agitation, stating that,
She stated that At
she had had that point, she ordered and began to consume another drink.
was asked for identification; and
b6
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accompanied her to her automobile where she pro-
duced a Washington Driver's License number
which expires on a photograph of information:
The license contained and reflected the following
On 12/29/71 Portland, Oregon Fdo # PD 164-41
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Dole dictated
12/2017
This document contains nother recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. It Is the property of the FBI and Bilooned It and Hi contents are not to be distributed outside your opency.
It Is the property of the FBI and Bilooned It and Hi contents are not to be distributed outside your opency.
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Height
Address
Washington
When asked if she knew on November 24, 1971, she stated that she did not know what time he left his office, but that she could consult his appointment book and determine the hour of his de- parture.
whereabouts b6
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gave her office telephone number and stated that she had no home telephone.
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She then walked over a few feet to where was being questioned by SA and made the following statement:
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She then reiterated the hope that news of this incident would not get back to that he had
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DB Cooper-5519 FD-302 (REY. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.December 29 1971
1
A white male approached SA
b6 at the Sandy Hut. 1430 NE Sandy, Portland, and gave his b7C
name as and stated that he was employed by the Portland Police Department, stated that arrived at the
1430 NE Sandy, Portland, and gave his b7C
name as and stated that he was employed by the Portland Police Department, stated that arrived at the Sandy Hut at approxi- mately 7:30 AM on December 29, 1971. and had
': Some time later, according to b6
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came in. According to
stated that he had come into the Sandy Hut shortly after 7:00 AM. at which time he had gone off duty
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He noticed who, felt, bore a marked resemblance to the composite picture of the skyjacker and kept him under observation until the arrival of the FBI Agents.
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sao Dote dictated 12/29/71 b6
This document contains neither recommandations nor conclusions of the FEL IA is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: # and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/30/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
A IRMA IL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/30/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
A IRMA IL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
Sub J
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00-Seattle
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, 12/29/71.
RE :
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of four FD-302s of investigation conducted regarding suspect
Enclosures are furnished for Seattle for any further investigation as deemed appropriate by the Seattle Division.
2-seattle (ENC 8) necasa 2-Portland
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DB Cooper-5521
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Los Angeles Nitel to Seattle and New Haven, 12/2/71, Seattle memo, SA 12/15/71.
RE:
On 12/17/71,
advised the
following:
His permanent address is Santa Barbara, California, where he resides He is temporarily staving at
Washington.
RE:
On 12/17/71,
advised the
following:
His permanent address is Santa Barbara, California, where he resides He is temporarily staving at
Washington.
Washington. and has been
arrived at
for this on Wednesday, December 14, 1971, and plans to leave 12/20/71. for his home in Santa Barbara on Monday, denies any knowledge of the hijacking in this case and states that he was at his home in Santa Barbara, California, on 11/24/71. and that this can be verified
and a neighbor, claims that he has never jumped in a parachute in his life and that he had nothing to do with referenced hijacking.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:
Name Sex Race
Male Caucasion
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Age 
Height
5'10 1/2"
Weight
145 lbs.
Hair
Light brown
Eyes
Brown
Complexion
Medium to ruddy
Glasses
Horn rims, brown
Occupation
Brand of Cigarettes
Kools, Salems, & Pall Malls
was previously employed
Hair
Light brown
Eyes
Brown
Complexion
Medium to ruddy
Glasses
Horn rims, brown
Occupation
Brand of Cigarettes
Kools, Salems, & Pall Malls
was previously employed at
Washington, where he works
for
of Santa Barbara, California.
He quit that job and left on 11/11/71, and arrived in Santa Barbara on 11/12/71. He stated that he was in Santa Barbara continuously from 11/12/71, through 12/14/71, at which time he came to
does not appear to be a likely suspect and no further leads are being set out in reference to this suspect.
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DB Cooper-5523 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
Re Los Angeles Nitel to Seattle and New Haven, 12/2/71, Seattle memo, SA 12/15/71. b6 b7C
RE:
On 12/17/71,
advised the
following:
His permanent address is Santa Barbara, California, where he resides He is temporarily ataving at Washington,
Washington, and has been
arrived at for this on Wednesday, December 14, 1971, and plans for his home in Santa Barbara on Monday,
to leave 12/20/71. denies any knowledge of the hijacking in this case and states that he was at his home in Santa Barbara, California, on 11/24/71, and that this can be verified by
denies any knowledge of the hijacking in this case and states that he was at his home in Santa Barbara, California, on 11/24/71, and that this can be verified by and a neighbor,
claims that he has never jumped in a parachute in his life and that he had nothing to do with referenced hijacking.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:
Name Sex Race
Male
Caucasion
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DB Cooper-5524OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 9062 EDITION FIFTIZ ( CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE . (164-81) (P)
DATE: 1-5-71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT -
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Re memo of SA ELGIN E. OLROGG, 12-1-71.
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agents on December 29, 1971:
Seattle, Washington, was interviewed at Everett, Washington. indicated that the date of the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines 727 was easy to recall. He and were together at theJet Deck Restaurant at the Snohomish County Airport at the time the hijacked plane was on its way to Seattle.
He and were together at theJet Deck Restaurant at the Snohomish County Airport at the time the hijacked plane was on its way to Seattle. He added that the two of them discussed the hijacking with Paine Field, and
Jet Deck Restaurant.
indicated that either could substantiate the fact that he was at the Jet Deck Restaurant at the time the hijacking was in progress.
at the time he
Lynnwood, Washington, was with was interviewed by Special Agents She verified that she and were together on November 24, 1971, and that they were at the Jet Deck Restaurant at the time the hijacking was occurring.
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DB Cooper-5525SE 164-81
The following description was obtained from
Name
POB -
POB -
Sex - Male
Race - White
Height - 6'4"
Weight - 235 pounds
Eyes - Blue
Hair - Dark brown, graying (thick)
SSAN - 
Occupation - pilot : Employer - Unemployed Complexion - Light
indicated that he might be moving to Canada in the near future.
pounds
Eyes - Blue
Hair - Dark brown, graying (thick)
SSAN - 
Occupation - pilot : Employer - Unemployed Complexion - Light
indicated that he might be moving to Canada in the near future. He further stated that he had no knowledge concerning the hijacking of the Boeing 727 on November 24, 1971.
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2SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT -
1-5-71
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Re memo of SA ELGIN E. OLROGG, 12-1-71. The following investigation was conducted by
Special Agents
on December 29, 1971:
Seattle, Washington, was interviewed at
Everett, Washington. indicated that the date of the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines 727 was easy to recall. He and rere together at theJet Deck Restaurant at the Snohomish County Airport at the time the hijacked plane was on its way to Seattle. He added that the two of them discussed the hijacking with Paine Field, and
Jet Deck Restaurant
Indicated that either ox could substantiate the fact that he was at the Jet Deck Restaurant at the time the hijacking was in progress.
Lynnwood, Washington, was with at the timo he
was interviewed by Special Acents She verified that she and were together on November 24,
Lynnwood, Washington, was with at the timo he
was interviewed by Special Acents She verified that she and were together on November 24, 1971, and that they were at the Jet Deck Restaurant at the time the hijacking was occurring.
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DB Cooper-5527
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 1/4/72
FROM :	SA DONALD J. STEELE

SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Lub FA

EARL JAY COSSEY, 349 N. 101st, SU 3-0475, the individual who packed the original parachutes used by the hijacker, was contacted 1/4/72, at which time he advised he had made over 2,500 parachute jumps, and has 10 years experience. He is a Master Parachute Rigger and has trained 1,000 other individuals in parachuting. He has a "D" rating as an expert parachutist with the American Association of Parachutists with
He is a Master Parachute Rigger and has trained 1,000 other individuals in parachuting. He has a "D" rating as an expert parachutist with the American Association of Parachutists with "Diamond Wings Award".
He is a pilot with 350 flight hours and has flown as large a plane as co-pilot with Lockheed Lodestar, a two engine plane. He was born 8/30/38 at Oakley, Utah. He has a college degree in Psychology from Weber State College, Logan, Utah, in 1966. He is now studying for his Masters Degree at the University of Washington and has his own parachute jumping equipment. He is a WMA, 5'7", 160 lbs., and when dressed for a jump such as this would weigh over 200 lbs., and probably about 220, which is comparable to the weight of the hijacker, with the money.
DJS:k1b (1)
ON
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DB Cooper-5528OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAY 198 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	FILE (164-81) :1	DATE:	1/5/72
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE
FORM NO, 10 MAY 198 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	FILE (164-81) :1	DATE:	1/5/72
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE	Lub AF
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
On 1/4/72 I talked to SA at the

Bureau.
He advised that in vew of the high risk involved, together with the likelihood of substantial unfavorable publicity for the Bureau in the event an accident occurred, he did not believe the Bureau officials would authorize our hiring COSSEY to make this jump.
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3.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
2 DB Cooper-5529CODE
TELETYPE
URGENT 1/3/72
4
TO LEGAT MANAGUA FROM DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111)
b6 b7C
NORJAK SOURCE STATES ALLEGEDLY PULLED OFF BIG DEAL, SAID FBI WOULD BE LOOKING FOR HIM AND SOLICITED SOURCE
b6 b7C b7D ALLEGELDY IN CURRENT POSSESSION OF b6 b7C b7D
SOURCE'S b6 b7C b7D
SOURCE
b6 b7C
NORJAK SOURCE STATES ALLEGEDLY PULLED OFF BIG DEAL, SAID FBI WOULD BE LOOKING FOR HIM AND SOLICITED SOURCE
b6 b7C b7D ALLEGELDY IN CURRENT POSSESSION OF b6 b7C b7D
SOURCE'S b6 b7C b7D
SOURCE 2 - Seattle
1 - Tampa (164-119)
164-81-1336
SEARCHED MIDEXED SERIALIZED 1212 FILED JANS. 1972 F81 - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5530Teletype to Legat, Managua
RE:
NORJAK DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE; LATE FORTIES - EARLY FIFTIES; FIVE FEET TEN - ELEVEN; ONE SEVENTY-FIVE TO ONE EIGHTY; DARK BROWN HAIR WITH SOME GREY; SHARP DRESSER; CLAIMED TO BE FROM ILLINOIS. NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN BUFILES ON BASIS AVAILABLE INFORMATION.
DETERMINE BACKGROUND, ACTIVITIES, AND WHETHER IDENTICAL WITH SUBJECT. AIRMAIL COPY BEING SENT TO SEATTLE AND TAMPA.
b6 b7C
- 2 -
DB Cooper-5531
"OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 701-15.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	FILE (164-81)
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
SUBJECT:

DATE:
1/5/72
RE:
SA
from the Bureau called on 1/5/72.
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
SUBJECT:

DATE:
1/5/72
RE:
SA
from the Bureau called on 1/5/72. b6
b7C
He referred to the copy of the teletype sent to Legat in Managua, Nicaragua and advised that Legat, just called the Bureau and advised that b7C b6
did have the money alluded to and that is now endeavoring to gain some view of it. It has not been seen so far.
The Customs Service has a hold on all of furnishings, which apparently are all personal items, no household effects. Included in it are 10 rifles and 10 pistols.
b6
b7C
has American passport No. has passport No.
has
passport No. No
has passpart
The Bureau is checking the State Department records in an effort to get background information on the as well as photographs of them. They will send telecopier copies to Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle, and then will send air courier glossy copies of the pictures to the respective offices. He requested that Patland, Minneapolis and Seattle check the Passport issuing offices to see if these passports were issued in either city; further to locate the witnesses so that
He requested that Patland, Minneapolis and Seattle check the Passport issuing offices to see if these passports were issued in either city; further to locate the witnesses so that as soon as the photographs are received they may be shown to them, the results then being furnished to the Bureau by telephone call.
He advised that is endeavoring to view the money. He has the list of bills and will check any money obtained against this list.
b6 b7C
5019-10%
JEM : eon
))
(3)
164-81-1237
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALNED AMA FILED JAN $ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5532
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
Zandle b6 b7C
b6 b7CFILE (164-81)
1/5/72
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
RE:
SA
from the Bureau called on 1/5/72.
He referred to the copy of the teletype sent to Legat in Managua, Nicaragua and advised that Lecat. just called the Bureau and advised that
did have the money alluded to, and that is now endeavoring to gain some view of it. It has not been seen so far.
The Customs Service has a hold on all of furnishings, which apparently are all personal items, no household effects.
The Customs Service has a hold on all of furnishings, which apparently are all personal items, no household effects. Included in it are 10 rifles and 10 pistols.
has American passport No. has passport No.
has
passport No. No.
has passpart
The Bureau is checking the State Department records in an effort to get background information on the as well as photographs of them. They will send telecopier copies to Minneardis, Portland and Seattle, and then will send air courier glossy copies of the pictures to the respective offices. He requested that Patland, Minneapolis and Seattle check the Passport issuing offices to see if these passports were issued in either city; further to locate the witnesses so that as soon as the photographs are received they may be shown to them, the results then being furnished to the Bureau by telephone call.
He advised that is endeavoring to view the money. He has the list of bills and will check any money obtained against this list.
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-1737
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIANCZEO Mz FILED m
JAN 5 1972 FBI -SEATTLE An
DB Cooper-5533
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
SERIANCZEO Mz FILED m
JAN 5 1972 FBI -SEATTLE An
DB Cooper-5533
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/5/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE :
On 1/5/72,
Passport Office, Seattle, Washington, advised that the attached control cards are the only records maintained in the Seattle field office that could possibly be identical with suspect and members of his family.
said that the information furnished is kept in the Passport agency field offices for the calendar year in which the passport was issued.
He said that all other information including the application is forwarded to the Main Office in Washington, D.C., two weeks after the passport is issued. said that there is no numerical indices that can be checked to determine if a particular passport number was issued in a field office.
said that any passport number with a "B" prefix, was issued in either 1961 or 1971.
there is no numerical indices that can be checked to determine if a particular passport number was issued in a field office.
said that any passport number with a "B" prefix, was issued in either 1961 or 1971. He said that the letter prefixes are assigned every 10 years.
said that the only way to obtain additional background information on possible suspects is through the Main Office of the Passport agency in Washington, D.C., where permanent files are maintained.
DSJ:k1b (3)
Rua
164-81-1738
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED DOZ FILED MR JANS 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
5010-100
5
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5534"SE 445-6
DEC -9 1971
RUTH GERALDINE KING 5042 CALIFORNIA AVE. S.W. SEATTLE, WASH. 98116
32357300
/ JULY 7, 1907 WASHINGTON, V. S.A. BROWN DEC. 7. 1971 BRAY DEC. 6. 1976
5 x x X X X X
R
/C:RYAN
PAA
PRIORITÀ APPLICATION
*SE -627-25
MARTHA KIYE COLDY AVE. DA BASHAN 08103 2503006
MINNESOTA; U.S.A. GRAY MAZCI OUT :97 OCT. 6, 1976
MUL HERN
b6
b7C
APR 30 1971
TWOTOLO, CALIFORNIA
X X X
NEW YORK, U. S.A. BLACK HAZEL APRIL 30, 1971
XXX
APRIL 29, 1976
DB Cooper-5535 JUL 13 1971
b6 b7C
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
BLACK HAZEL APRIL 30, 1971
XXX
APRIL 29, 1976
DB Cooper-5535 JUL 13 1971
b6 b7C
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, U.S.A. BROWN GREEN JULY 15, 1971 JULY 12, 1976
X X X
b6 b7C
MAY 10 1971
BLOOMINGTON, MIWN.
OHIO, U.S.A. BROWN GREEN MAY 10, 1971 MAY 9, 1976
X X X
X X X
DEC - 1 1971
b6
b7C
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
CALIFORNIA, V.S.A. BLOND BLUE DEC. 1, 1971 NOY. 30, 1976
X X X
^ X X
DB Cooper-5536 "SE #15-6
SAMPLE DEC - 9 1971
Zini address
RUTH GERALDINE KING 5042 CALIFORNIA AVE. S.W. SEATTLE, WASH. 98116 Passport#
82357300
POB
WASHINGTON, V.
S.K.
GRAYeyes
Hair
DEC. 6, 1976
Date of issue.
/C RYAN
APPLICATION
"SE 687-25
OCT Y - 1871
RUTH MARTHA KING 4517 COLBY AVE. EVERETT, WASH. 98203
B2003306
X X X
/ NOY. 11, 1905 MINNESOTA, U.S.A. 5/2 GRAY HAZEL OOK 7, 1971
OCT. 6, 1976
X X X
/C MULHERN
b6 b7C
- APR 3 0 1971
A
WOW TNARUTOCU, CALIFORNIA
NEW YORK, U.S.A. BLACK HAZEL APRIL 30, 1971 APRIL' 29, 1976
X X X
DB Cooper-5537
DOB
>>JULY 7, 1907 X x x 7 X X X
5 BROWN DEC. 7, 1971
J 1/5/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
RE :
On
7, 1971
J 1/5/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
RE :
On 1/5/72,
Passport Office, Seattle, Washington, advised that the attached control cards are the only records maintained in the Seattle field office that could possibly be identical with suspect and members of his family.
said that the information furnished is kept in the Passport agency field offices for the calendar year in which the passport was issued.
He said that all other information including the application is forwarded to the Main Office in Washington, D.C., two weeks after the passport is issued. said that there is no numerical indices that can be checked to determine if a particular passport number was issued in a field office.
said that any passport number with a "B" prefix, was issued in either 1961 or 1971. He said that the letter prefixes are assigned every 10 years.
said that the only way to obtain additional background information on possible suspects is through the Main Office of the Passport agency in Washington, D.
said that the only way to obtain additional background information on possible suspects is through the Main Office of the Passport agency in Washington, D.C., where permanent files are maintained.
DSJ:k1b (3)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-1738
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED /OR FILED
JANS 1072 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5538SAC, ALEXANDRIA
12/30/71
SAC, RICHMOND (164-74)
KORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
In an effort to locate and identify sky diving clubs in the Richmond, Virginia territory, contact was made with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), GADO, Byrd Field, Sandston, Virginia, and although FAA does not license these clubs, they did maintain a list of clubs in their territory, which was compiled in 1967.
The list furnished by FAA does not cover the Virginia counties of Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Culpeper and Stafford and all counties of Virginia north of these. These counties are covered by the FAA, FSDO, Washington National Airport, Washington, D. C.
Furthermore, the FAA list did not cover Virginia counties Giles, Pulaski and Carroll or the Virginia counties west of these.
Furthermore, the FAA list did not cover Virginia counties Giles, Pulaski and Carroll or the Virginia counties west of these. The counties in this area are covered by the FAA, GADO, Kanawha County Airport, Administration Building, Charleston, West Virginia.
The following sky diver clubs as furnished by FAA are located in the Norfolk territory:
1. Horfolk Sky Divers - to be contacted through' Newport News, Virginia ..
2. Peninsula Sky divers - to be contacted through Yorktown, Virginia.
3. Tidewater Navy Sky Divers - to be contacted through the U. S. Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia. This club meets at NAS, Oceana, Virginia ..
2 - Alexandria 3 - Norfolk 2 - Pittsburgh 2 - Richmond DMC: mhh (9)
2 Seattle (164-81)
DB Cooper-5539
b6 b7C
167-81- 1739 SEARCHED_ ___ INDEXED SERIALIZEO UNA FILED VAREZ JAN 46 1972
en bic E b6RH 164-74
LEADS:
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION
AT WASHINGTON, D. C. Will contact FAA to determine if they have a list of sky diving clubs located in any of the counties of Virginia covered by the Richmond territory which are located in the Washington National Airport FAA district.
FAA to determine if they have a list of sky diving clubs located in any of the counties of Virginia covered by the Richmond territory which are located in the Washington National Airport FAA district.
NORFOLK DIVISION
AT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Kill contact
regarding the Norfolk Sky Divers Club in an effort to locate and identify unknown subject.
b6 b7C
AT YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA
Will contact regarding the Peninsula Sky Divers Club to locate unknown subject.
AT LITTLE CREEK, VIRGINIA
Will contact U. S. Naval Amphibious Base in order to determine from the membership of the Tidewater Navy Sky Divers if any of their members or past members could possibly be identical to unknown subject.
PITTSBURGH DEISION
AT CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Will contact FAA at the Kanawha County Airport, Administration Building, to determine if they have a list of sky divers clubs which are located in any of the counties of Virginia covered by the Richmond Division which are in the FAA district covered through Charleston.
Armed and Dangerous
*2 *-
DB Cooper-5540.NR 004 CE 'PLAIN 5:18 PM NITEL 1-6-72 DAM TO: SEATTLE 164-81 AND SAN FRANCISCO FROM: CHARLOTTE 164-101 3P
Sub J
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE : SUSPECT
b6 b7C
NR 004 CE 'PLAIN 5:18 PM NITEL 1-6-72 DAM TO: SEATTLE 164-81 AND SAN FRANCISCO FROM: CHARLOTTE 164-101 3P
Sub J
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE : SUSPECT
b6 b7C FIVE, SEVENTY TWO.,
RE JACKSONVILLE TELETYPE TO CHARLOTTE DATED JANUARY
FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES REFERENCED COMMUNICATION ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
"ON THIS DATE, AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, ADVISED
THAT WHILE ON CHRISTMAS BREAK HE TALKED TO WHITE MALE, THIRTY TO THIRTY FIVE YEARS OLD, WHO IS EMPLOYED AT NEW BERN, N. C.
RELATED TO HIM THAT WAS IN THE SERVICE WITH A
WHO WAS AN AIRBORNE RANGER. ACCORDING TO
END PAGE ONE
should in press?
d
164-81 -1740
JAN ) 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
g
DB Cooper-5541
b6 b7CCE 164-101
PAGE TWO
HAD MENTIONED TO HIM ABOUT PULLING OFF A JOB WITH A HELICOPTER. RELATED THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF MATCHED THE b6 b7C
DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPTIONED HIJACKER. INFORMED
CURRENTLY RESIDES AT
CALIFORNIA.
"CHARLOTTE AT NEW BERN PROMPTLY CONTACT TO
OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFOR RE AND THEREAFTER SET OUT
APPROPRIATE LEADS.
"CHARLOTTE AT NEW BERN PROMPTLY CONTACT TO
OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFOR RE AND THEREAFTER SET OUT
APPROPRIATE LEADS."
ON JANUARY FIVE, SEVENTY TWO,
EMPLOYED AT
NEW BERN, N. C., CONTACTED BY BUREAU AGENT. ADVISED HE SERVED IN U. S. ARMY,
BETWEEN NINETEEN FIFTY, AND NINETEEN FIFTY FIVE DURING THE KOREAN WAR. A STATED ONE
WAS ALSO IN HIS OUTFIT AND REPORTEDLY
RESIDED AT 
CALIF.
END PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5542CE 164-101
PAGE THREE
IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE, AGE
FIVE FEET NINE TO TEN INCHES, ONE SEVENTY TO ONE EIGHTY POUNDS, WITH LIGHT BROWN HAIR. STATED HE HAS NOT COMMUNICATED
WITH 
IN FIVE TO TEN YEARS. HE STATED
SPOKE OF
BECOMING A SMOKE JUMPER WHEN HE WAS DISCHARGED. STATED
HAS FIRST TWO INITIALS IDENTICAL TO HIJACKER, AND FITS GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
ALTHOUGH STATED HE KNOWS OF NO. CRIMINAL RECORD FOR
HE ADVISED THAT DURING NUMEROUS BARRACK CONVERSATIONS DID TALK OF USING A HELICOPTER ON THE JOB ; HOWEVER FEELS THAT WAS JUST RUNNING HIS MOUTH
STATED HE WAS IN CALIFORNIA THREE MONTHS AGO AT WHICH TIME HE ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE AT THE ABOVE
DURING NUMEROUS BARRACK CONVERSATIONS DID TALK OF USING A HELICOPTER ON THE JOB ; HOWEVER FEELS THAT WAS JUST RUNNING HIS MOUTH
STATED HE WAS IN CALIFORNIA THREE MONTHS AGO AT WHICH TIME HE ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE AT THE ABOVE RESIDENCE AND WAS TOLD THAT NO LONGER RESIDED THERE.
IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAD TO DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS OF ON DATE OF HIJACKING LEFT TO DISCRETION OF 00.
! END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5543 NR 02 SD PLAIN
A
10:32PM URGENT 1-6-72 JBE
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS
PHOENIX (164-100)
FROM: SAN DIEGO (164-91)
4 PAGES
NORJAK.
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THIRTY, LAST; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS JANUARY FOUR, LAST.
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION PHOENIX AND ST. LOUIS, ON DECEMBER THIRTY
LAST ,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,
ADVISED THAT RESEMBLES IN EVERY DETAIL THE COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB. ON JANUARY FOUR, LAST, PHOTOGRAPHS OF END PAGE ONE FURNISHED
164-81-1241
MARCHED
INDEXED
9
FILED JAN 5 1972 FBI .
ON JANUARY FOUR, LAST, PHOTOGRAPHS OF END PAGE ONE FURNISHED
164-81-1241
MARCHED
INDEXED
9
FILED JAN 5 1972 FBI . SEATTLE 8
DB Cooper-5544
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
SD 164-91
FOR INFORMATION RECEIVING OFFICES, INVESTIGATION AT SAN DIEGO JANUARY FIVE, LAST, REVEALED THAT WAS EMPLOYED FROM OCTOBER, NINETEEN FIFTY NINE TO SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE, BY A SAN DIEGO BANK. EMPLOYMENT RECORDS AT BANK REVEALED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNING WHITAKER :
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION:
NAME
HEIGHT FIVE FEET NINE INCHES
WEIGHT ONE FORTY SEVEN POUNDSM
DATE OF BIRTH
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
RELATIVES:
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (ROOMMATE) ;
SAN DIEGO,
CALIFORNIA
END PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5545PAGE THREE
SD 16491
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
EMPLOYMENT AND SCHOOLING :
JULY, NINETEEN FIFTY FOUR DASH JUNE, NINETEEN
FIFTY SEVEN, SERVICE WITH THE U.S. ARMY,
SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN FIFTY SEVEN DASH OCTOBER,
NINETEEN FIFTY EIGHT,
ARIZONA;
OCTOBER, NINETEEN FIFTY EIGHT DASH APRIL,
NINETEEN FIFTY NINE,
PHOENIX, ARIZONA. OWNER
SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE -
TERMINATED EMPLOYMENT WITH SAN DIEGO BANK AND ADVISED HE WAS
OWNER
SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE -
TERMINATED EMPLOYMENT WITH SAN DIEGO BANK AND ADVISED HE WAS LEAVING THE AREA AND DESTINATION UNKNOWN. ON OCTOBER TWENTY, NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE, SAN DIEGO BANK WAS IN RECEIPT OF AN END PAGE THREE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5546PAGE FOUR
SD 164-91
OUT OF STATE EMPLOYMENT CLAIM GIVING
ADDRESS AS b6 b7C
PHOENIX, ARIZONA.
PHOENIX. WILL THROUGH THE SUSPECT'S
b6 b7C
OBTAIN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
OTHER LEADS AT SAN DIEGO, PHOENIX, AND ST.LOUIS NOT BEING SET OUT PENDING RESULTS OF THE DISPLAY OF SUSPECT'S PHOTOGRAPHS TO WITNESSES.
AIRMAIL COPY FORWARDED TO ST. LOUIS. PENDING.
END
HOD HOLD PLS CHANGE TIME TO READ AM ON THE EARLY ONE I SENT YOU GA JFK FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5547NR 006 PD PLAIN 7:28PM URGENT 1-6-72 AJW TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
Sub O
NORJAK. SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TODAY.
END
164-81-1742
SEARCHED
$.
JAN 6 1972 FM . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5548b6
b7C b7D
NRØ13 CG PLAIN 9:50 PM NITEL 1-6-72 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) MILWAUKEE
SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5548b6
b7C b7D
NRØ13 CG PLAIN 9:50 PM NITEL 1-6-72 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) MILWAUKEE
FROM CHICAGO (164-297) 2P
Individual at
- Source
NORJAK.
RE CHICAGO TEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTY-EIGHT, SEVENTY- ONE.
INSTANT DATE
(PROTECT) ,
ADVISED
NAME UNKNOWN,
STATED ONE
W/M, AGE
WAS OVERHEARD COMMENTING IN
b6
IDENTITY UNKNOWN,
b7C b7D
TO NORJAK. FURTHER,
164-81 -1243
END PAGE ONE
B
SEARCHED, INDERED SERIALIZED 223 FILED DIR JAN- 6 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5549PAGE TWO
MILWAUKEE LOCATE AND INTERVIEW RE IDENTITY AND LOCATION OF STUDENT MAKING REFERENCE TO ABOVE INFORMATION, AND ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW. AIR MAIL COPIES BEING SENT TO MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND. CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS. END DCA FBI SE CLR
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-5550b6 b7C
NRØØ6 MP PLAIN 431 PM URGENT 1-6-72 MLF TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 1P
NORJAK .
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS JANUARY
FIVE, LAST, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL JANAURY SIX, INSTANT. RE:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES
AND DISPLAYED SUSPECT'S PHOTO.
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS JANUARY
FIVE, LAST, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL JANAURY SIX, INSTANT. RE:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES
AND DISPLAYED SUSPECT'S PHOTO.
STATED SUSPECT DEFINITELY NOT SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB. b6 b7C
STATED DID NOT BELIEVE SUSPECT SIMILAR TO UNSUB BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEE GLOSSY PHOTO OF SUSPECT.
STEWARDESS IN FLIGHT STATUS AND WILL RETURN JANUARY ELEVEN, NEXT. MINNEAPOLIS WILL DISPLAY GLOSSY PHOTOS OF SUSPECT TO STEWARDESSES WHEN RECEIVED.
CONSIDER DANGEROUS.
P END
JJT
FBI SEATLE
CLR
use Daily TT 249-1 7
By
164-81-1244
SEARCHED ---__ INDEXÉ6 SERIALIZED 1115 FILED 113. JAN 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1920 DB Cooper-5551 REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
Ro: NORJAK

Date:	January 5, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711222010 LL

Specimens received 12/21/71
Q29 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE 970 AX 14 DEC 1971," bearing hand printed address "PORTLAND NEWSPAPER HRAD NEWS PAPER OFFICE PORTLAND "OREGONIAN" 1320 S.
POSTAL SERVICE 970 AX 14 DEC 1971," bearing hand printed address "PORTLAND NEWSPAPER HRAD NEWS PAPER OFFICE PORTLAND "OREGONIAN" 1320 S. W. BROADWAY PORTLAND, OREGON" : Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "Dear Editor: . To the Public: I must ask you and ending "Sincerely, S. W. L. Alias, David Bartholomew Copperhead"
Q30
Q31 Large metal-clamp envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE 970 DEC 14 AM" bearing hand printed address "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE PORTLAND, OREGON."
Q32 Accompanying two-page letter bearing cutout message beginning "Yabba dabba doo! I've won . . . " and'ending public announcement within 48 hrs"
Result of examination: The typewriting on Q30 most closely matches a style of type manufactured by Brother Industries, Ltd .; Nagoya, Japan .. This style of type is used on typewriters sold under different brand names, some of which are Brother, Signature and Webster.
Page 1
(over) 164-81- 1745
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED JANY 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
195
DB Cooper-5552Q29 through Q32 could not be associated with any of the specimens submitted previously in
INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED JANY 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
195
DB Cooper-5552Q29 through Q32 could not be associated with any of the specimens submitted previously in this matter.
No watermarks, indented Writing or other features Were found on Q29 through 032 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately,
Page 2
D-711222010 LL
DB Cooper-5553Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
Date:
January 5, 1972
Sub- 130
Re:
MORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab, No.
D-711222010 LL

Examination requested by:	Portland
Reference:	Airtel 12/16/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGES INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 
164-81-1746
SEARCHED
INDEXED
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGES INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 
164-81-1746
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED 2116 FILED JANY 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
WAS
DB Cooper-5554Sub: Daily TT.
NR 007 PD PLAIN
6:45 PM URGENT 1-7-72 RMB TO : SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
NORJAK. SUMMARY TELETYPE.
PORTLAND OFFICE HAS HAD NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE. END DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
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1 DB Cooper-5555FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
004
Date: 1/7/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SUB
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
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EASTERN AIRLINES, ADVISE REVIEW OF RECORDS CONCERNING EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS PRODUCED NO PERSONS WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL CONTINUE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION IN AN EFFORT TO PINPOINT THE LOCATION AT WHICH UNSUB DEPARTED AIRCRAFT.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND NORTHWEST AIRLINES PERSONNEL CONTINUE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION IN AN EFFORT TO PINPOINT THE LOCATION AT WHICH UNSUB DEPARTED AIRCRAFT.
JSD : klb (2)
164-81-1748
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Sent 10:18 PM Per OCA
Special Agent in Charge
W U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5556
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REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Washington Field Office (164-169)
R .: NORJAK

Date:	January 5, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711228132 LL

Specimens received 12/28/71
One-page typewritten letter to Air Line Pilots Association dated 12/9/70, bearing the signature of
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Result of examination:
The typewriting on x2 is the same size and style as the typewriting on Q23 through Q28, Q33 and Q34, but it was not determined whether these specimens were prepared on the same typewriter because of a lack of significant defects.
Ithwas not determined whether the writer of the signature on K2 prepared any of the questioned writing in this case, because of a lack of
Ithwas not determined whether the writer of the signature on K2 prepared any of the questioned writing in this case, because of a lack of comparable material.
K2 'was photographed and is returned herewith.
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DB Cooper-5557Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Washington Field Office
(164-169)
Re: NORJAK
Date: January 5, 1972
Jobn Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No. 164-2111
Lab. No. D-711228132 LL
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Examination requested by:	Washington Field Office
Reference:	Airtel 12/28/71
Examination requested:	Document
Remarks:

The attached report supplements Butel to Seattle and Washington Field Office 12/29/71. 
Enclosures (3) (K2, 2 Lab report) 78Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
164-81-1750
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164-81-1750
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DB Cooper-55587-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Seattle (164-81). R., NORJAK

Datos	January 5, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720103083 LL

Specimens received
1/3/72
Q37 Envelope bearing hand printed address "MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY U. S. P. A. P. O. BOX 109 MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA U. S. & A. 93940"
Q38 Hand printed letter dated 12/4/71, beginning "SIRS I WILL SEND YOU SOME MONEY " signed "D. B. Cooper" Q39 Membership Application of United States Parachute Association in the name "D. B. Cooper"
Result of examination:
It was not determined whether any of the questioned writing on Q37 through Q39 was prepared by the person or persons preparing the questioned writing on the specimens previously received in this case, because of a lack of comparable material and distortion in portions of the
determined whether any of the questioned writing on Q37 through Q39 was prepared by the person or persons preparing the questioned writing on the specimens previously received in this case, because of a lack of comparable material and distortion in portions of the questioned writing. Nothing of particular significance was noted in the comparison.
The submitted evidence has been photographed and will be returned separately.
DB Cooper-5559 164-81-1751Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Re:
NORJAK
Date: January 5, 1972
Sub 130
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No. 164-2111 Lab. No. D-720103083 LL

Examination requested by:	Seattle
Reference:	Airtel 12-30-71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks! The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Ruck Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
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DB Cooper-55607-16
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
INDEXED SERIALIZED 13 FILED JANY 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-55607-16
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, New York (164-627)
Re: NORJAK

Date:	January 5, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711222011 LL

Specimens received 12/21/71
Q33 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERY O AK 11 DEC 1971," bearing typewritten address "Managing Editor New York Times Newspaper New York, New York"
Q34 Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "Sirs, I knew from the start ." and ending "D.B. COOPER"
Result of examination:
Specimens Q34, Q24, Q26 and Q28 are carbon copies of the same original letter with the exception of the numbers at the bottom of these items.
The typewriting on Q33 and Q34 most closely matches a pica style of type used on Singer electric typewriters. It is noted, however, that similar styles of pica type are found on Smith-Corona typewriters.
No watermarkes indented writing or other features were found on Q33 and Q34 which would be of value in
No watermarkes indented writing or other features were found on Q33 and Q34 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
933 and 034 were photographed and will be returned separately.
164-81-1753
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DB Cooper-5561Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, New York (164-627)
Date:
January 5, 1972
Sub 130
Re: NORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No. Lab. No.	164-2111 D-711222011 LL
Examination requested.by:	New York
Reference:	Airtel 12/16/71
Examination requested;	Document - Fingerprint
Remarks:

933 and Q34 will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
164-81-1254
SEARCHED, INDEXED SERIALIZED AMOR FILED M JAN ? 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-5562Airtel

To:	SACs, Portland (164-41) Seattle (164-81)	1-4-72
From:	Director, FBI (164-2111)	Lub	130
NORJAK

Reurairtel 12-21-71. mebmitting elimination fingerprints of
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No fingerprint record located Identification Division files for Malcolma Baner, service serial +0825775. However, latent prints previously reported on envelope (Q5) postmarked 12-1-71 to Editor of Oregonian and letter (Q6) mot identical finger impressions of Malcolm Clair Bauer, white male, bora in Oregon on 3-19-14, San Francisco, California, PD #262936, or aforementioned elimination fingerprints.
Elimination fingerprints being retained in Latent Fingerprint Section for use in possible future submissions.
Elimination fingerprints being retained in Latent Fingerprint Section for use in possible future submissions.
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DB Cooper-5563FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
12/16/71
A confidential source furnished the following
information:
On December 14, 1971, "The Washington Post" newspaper, 1515 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. (WDC), received a blue carbon copy of a letter purportedly from one "D. B. COOPER". The letter was not dated, was typed, and bore no handwriting. The envelope containing letter was post- marked "11 Dec. 1971, U.S. Postal Service WA 980".
The letter concerned the recent hijacking of a Northwest Orient aircraft.
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ENCLOSURE
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This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI.
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ENCLOSURE
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DB Cooper-5564
b6OPTIONAL FORN NO. 10 MAY ING EDITION OSA PPMA (G CPR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/3/72
FROM
ESAO, WFO (164-169) (P)
Sub 130
SUBJECT: NORJAK
;
Re WFO airtel to Bureau dated 12/15/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are eight copies of an FD-302 reflecting receipt of D. B. COOPER letter by "The Washington Post".
RE: D. B. COOPER LETTER
ADMINISTRATIVE
FD-302
The confidential source referred to in enclosed "The Washington Post", Washington, D. C., who requested that his identity be protected "D. C ..
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identity is set forth in original FD-302 which is being maintained in WFO case file.
It is noted that recontact with "The Washington Post" disclosed that the number appearing
next to copy count on COOPER letter has no significance and is
It is noted that recontact with "The Washington Post" disclosed that the number appearing
next to copy count on COOPER letter has no significance and is unfamiliar to Post personnel.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS 2- Seattle (Enc'8) ENCLOSURE- 1- WFO Reces
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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REPORT of the
LABORATORY 2
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 To: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Re: NORJAK

Date:	January 5, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711223054 LL

Specimens received
12/23/71
Q35 Envelope postmarked "U S STAL SERVICE 870 1971 AM 14 DEC," bearing hand printed address "SeATTle NEWS PAPER MAIN News PAPER OFFICe SeATTle, WASHINGTON"
Q36 Accompanying typewritten letter beginning "I must ask tt
Result of examination: .
It was concluded that the hand printing on Q35 and Q29 was prepared by one person.
1971 AM 14 DEC," bearing hand printed address "SeATTle NEWS PAPER MAIN News PAPER OFFICe SeATTle, WASHINGTON"
Q36 Accompanying typewritten letter beginning "I must ask tt
Result of examination: .
It was concluded that the hand printing on Q35 and Q29 was prepared by one person. It was not definitely determined whether the hand printing on Q31 was prepared by the person preparing Q35 and Q29 because of variations in the limited comparable material; however, characteristics were noted which indicate that Q31 was probably prepared by the person who prepared Q35 and Q29.
The typewriting on Q36 is the same style as the typewriting on Q30, but it was not determined whether these specimens were prepared on the same typewriter because of the lack of significant defects.
No watermarks; indented writing or other features were found on Q35 and Q36 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
Q35 and Q36 were photographed and will be returned separately.
DB Cooper-5566 164-81-1758Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535

To: SAC, Seattle	(164-81)	Date:	January 5,
C. 20535

To: SAC, Seattle	(164-81)	Date:	January 5, 1972
Sub	130

Re: NORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No. 164-2111 Lab. No. D-711223054 LL

Examination requested by:	Seattle
Reference:	Letter 12/21/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
Q35 and Q36 will be returned with the fingerprint report.
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGEXS! INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Ruck Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
164-81-1759
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DB Cooper-5567OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMA (41 CPR) K-ILE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE: 1/7/72
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Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 12/15/71.
On 12/29/71,
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5568SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 12/14/71.
On 12/29/71.
files reflect in
Washington, advised that his FBI is presently Washington
having been
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DB Cooper-5509December 17, 1971.
Northwest Airlines, c/o Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Attention: Airport Terminal Manager
Dear Sir:
I am attaching a clipping from TIME magazine (Dec. 6/71) describing Flight 305 which was noteworthy in every sense, but additionally one item aroused my curiosity and for this reason:
I am interested in making contact with who was a passenger and is quoted as stated in the attached report.
in every sense, but additionally one item aroused my curiosity and for this reason:
I am interested in making contact with who was a passenger and is quoted as stated in the attached report. He could very well be a resident of either Tacoma or Seattle or elsewhere for that matter.
The reason for my unusual interest is that I could very well be a cousin of this man. A moved from Prince Edward Island, Canada, to the Tacoma-Seattle area a long time ago and raised a family. If I remember correctly, he had a son John who would be an older man now if still alive. My thought was that this could be a grandson of the original man. My family lost contact with these people through the years and have never met them -- that is, the younger generations.
contact with this Would it be possible from your files or otherwise to make
and determine if he perchance is a member of the family I have described and pass this letter along to him.
I would be pleased to hear from this man if indeed he is by coincidence a member of the family I have described.
In any event, may I express my thanks for any anticipated trouble this may cause, for I fully realize it is a most unusual request.
In any event, may I express my thanks for any anticipated trouble this may cause, for I fully realize it is a most unusual request.
Yours very truly, jmd
Att. 1
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DB Cooper-5570
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Northwest Airlines Flight 305 began as the most prosaic of milk runs. It start- ed in Washington, D.C., at 8:30 a.m. last Wednesday, with scheduled stops at Minneapolis, Great Falls and Mis- soula, Mont., Portland, Spokane and finally Seattle. What happened en route rivaled Alfred Hitchcock's more baroque fantasies. In the most elaborate sky- jacking ploy in the bizarre history of air piracy, an inconspicuous middle-aged traveler identified on the manifest as "D.B. Cooper" extorted $200,000 from the airline, and apparently foiled any plan of capture by parachuting to safe- ty over southwest Washington State.
Whoever the latest air pirate is, he ob- viously had conceived his plan with a lapidary's attention to detail.
Whoever the latest air pirate is, he ob- viously had conceived his plan with a lapidary's attention to detail. Wearing dark glasses and a plain business suit, he boarded the Boeing 727 in Portland and took a seat at the rear. He did noth- ing to distinguish himself from the other 36 passengers aboard-until he gave a stewardess a note stating his demands. "I thought he was trying to hustle me," said the stewardess, Florence Schaffner. "I stuffed the note in my purse, and he motioned that I should take it out and read it." He wanted, upon arrival at So attle-Tacoma International Airport, the sum of $200,000 and four parachutes. Recalls Passenger Richard Simmons: MI saw one stewardess answer a call, and her face dropped. She looked bewildered and gulped. I guess she learned what was happening then."
She certainly did. The hijacker showed her a briefcase that contained two red cylinders and a tangle of wire. He told her calmly that unless his demands were met he intended to
INSPECTING RAMP ON FLIGHT 305
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blow up the airplane.
He told her calmly that unless his demands were met he intended to
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blow up the airplane. She immediately relayed the demands to Captain Wil- liam W. Scott, who in turn radioed Se- attle ground control. Northwest Pres- ident Donald W. Nyrop quickly issued orders to cooperate fully with the hi- jacker and "do whatever he demands." Airline officials were dispatched to round up the money, and a call went out for the four parachutes.
The 727 circled the Seattle airport until the hijacker was satisfied that the money and parachutes were ready. The plane then touched down at 5:40 p.m. Said Pilot Scott to the men in the con- trol tower: "We will ask you to stay there until we get coordinated with our friend in the back."
Getting Antsy. Says Passenger Bar- bara Simmons: "It was really strange. When the plane landed, we sat there for 15 minutes, and nobody talked." As soon as the money and parachutes were brought aboard, the hijacker al- lowed the passengers and two of the stewardesses to disembark; however, he demanded that one of the girls, Tina Mucklow, remain on board as a
" As soon as the money and parachutes were brought aboard, the hijacker al- lowed the passengers and two of the stewardesses to disembark; however, he demanded that one of the girls, Tina Mucklow, remain on board as a hos- tage. The hijacker asked to be flown to Mexico. The crew explained that such a flight was out of their ship's range. At one point the impatient captain told the tower: "This guy is getting antsy." To underscore the point, the hijacker in- terrupted an attempt by a Federal Avi- ation Administration official to board the plane by snapping: "Let's get this show on the road!"
With the hijacker's agreement, the plane ultimately took off for Reno, os- tensibly a refueling stop en route to Mex- ico. Yet it is clear that the hijacker knew precisely what he was about. He ordered the plane to be flown at less than 10,000 ft. and at 200 m.p.b., an ex- tremely slow cruising speed. He also or- dered the rear door to be left unlocked. Of all U.S. commercial airliners, only the 727 has a door beneath the tail that would permit a reasonably safe parachute jump. Then he locked Miss Mucklow in the forward cabin with the crew, and was not seen again.
commercial airliners, only the 727 has a door beneath the tail that would permit a reasonably safe parachute jump. Then he locked Miss Mucklow in the forward cabin with the crew, and was not seen again. Five planes trailed the jet from Seattle, but no one saw the hijacker jump. If he fell free in the dark for more than a few hundred feet, however, he would have been almost impossible to spot.
Four-State Manhunt. FBI officials es- timate that he dropped into an open area in the wilderness some 35 miles north of Portland. The location was de- termined by the time of his jump, which probably occurred when a red light went on in the cockpit, indicating a drop in cabin pressure. The hijacker must have opened the rear door at that point.
A four-state manhunt was immedi- ately launched. FBI agents, along with more than 30 officers of the Clark and Cowlitz county sheriff's departments, set up a command post and fanned out through a thickly timbered corridor 15 miles long and ten miles wide near the towns of Longview and Ariel in south- west Washington. The area is densely
PILOT SCOTT & STEWARDESS MUCKLOW Outdoing Hitchcock's baroque fantasies.
timbered corridor 15 miles long and ten miles wide near the towns of Longview and Ariel in south- west Washington. The area is densely
PILOT SCOTT & STEWARDESS MUCKLOW Outdoing Hitchcock's baroque fantasies.
forested enough to present a serious haz- ard to the jumper if he did not make the clearing. Said Undersheriff Tom Mc- Dowell: "We're either looking for a para- chute or a hole in the ground."
The 3rd Armored Cavalry joined the search from the air, sending out two heli- copters. But the hijacker also managed to pick ideally inclement weather to cover his escape. Sullen clouds rolled in from the Pacific, grounding the chop- pers until a couple of hours before dark- ness. By week's end officers were scratch- ing their heads and wondering where to look next for the dapper, audacious fellow with $200,000 to spend.
CITIES
Romney on Forest Hills
In white, middle-income Forest Hills. N.Y., last week angry crowds booed the bulldozers that were breaking ground for a proposed low-income housing proj- ect that would bring numbers of blacks into the area (TIME, Nov. 29). One res- ident, Mrs. Ann Schachter, mother of two small schoolchildren, admits that she is embarrassed by the pickets.
One res- ident, Mrs. Ann Schachter, mother of two small schoolchildren, admits that she is embarrassed by the pickets. Still, she adds, typically enough: "I like to think of myself as a liberal, but the term doesn't seem to apply to me any more. I'm frightened." Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser, who favors the project, says of the protesters: "They are afraid of what they see as these hostile forces break- ing into their island."
Mayor John Lindsay's associates pro- claimed that the project would proceed, but there were signs of queasiness at City Hall; last week the Board of Es- timate turned down a similar proposal for Lindenwood, another section of Queens. Also last week, despite a per- sonal appeal from New York's Repub- lican-Conservative Senator James Buck- ley, Housing and Urban Development Secretary George Romney gave the
DB Cooper-5571 TIME, DECEMBER 6, 19711015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington January 4, 1972
Dear
Your communication of December 17, 1971 addressed to the Northwest Airlines, c/o Seattle - Tacoma International Airport, has been referred to me .
Secretary George Romney gave the
DB Cooper-5571 TIME, DECEMBER 6, 19711015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington January 4, 1972
Dear
Your communication of December 17, 1971 addressed to the Northwest Airlines, c/o Seattle - Tacoma International Airport, has been referred to me .
I, in turn, have forwarded your letter, together with a copy of this letter, to Seattle, Washington, for his consideration.
Very truly yours,
J. B. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee
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DB Cooper-5572 164-81-17621015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington January 4, 1972
Dear
Your communication of December 17, 1971 addressed to the Northwest Airlines, c/o Seattle - Tacoma International Airport, has been referred to no.
I, in turn, have forwarded your letter, together with a copy of this letter, to Seattle, Washington, for
his consideration.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
1 - Addressee
cc: 2 - Seattle (164-81) JEM/cjw (4)
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Milnes:
The attached later is for your further handling.
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DB Cooper-5574FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 1/5/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Elim
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/28/71.
On 1/3/71,
advised RALPH WILLIAM CONKLIN, Route 1, Box 135, Brownsville, Oregon, was born on 2/6/07 and is 5'8",, 160 pounds.
Oregon, advised he was acquainted with CONKLIN and that he did not resemble the composite of the skyjacker nor did he fit the description.
In view of the above, no further investigation anticipated re CONKLIN. 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
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AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SAÇ, BALTIMORE (164-103)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re: BA airtel to SE, 12/10/71; AX airtel to BA 12/13/71 and WFO letter to SE, 12/27/71.
On 1/4/72.
Rockville, Md., advised
is presently residing in Rockville, Md., which is
was unaware that had terminated employment at Arlington, Va., and has received no information concerning a change of employment and notification of change is not mandatory at that apartment complex.
has seen only on two or three occasions, the last being during the summer of 1971.
She described as the rugged out door type; appro- ximately 45 years of age; 6' tall; 180-185 lbs .; sandy blond hair worn straight, thick crop of hair (shirt collar length), thick bushy side burns-3/4 length of ear; no glasses; smokes & pipe; extremely handsome and appealing to the opposite sex; well built and broad facial features.
; sandy blond hair worn straight, thick crop of hair (shirt collar length), thick bushy side burns-3/4 length of ear; no glasses; smokes & pipe; extremely handsome and appealing to the opposite sex; well built and broad facial features. viewed artists conception of unsub. and emphatically stated not identical or even similar to 2 - Seattle 2 - Alexandria 2 - WFO (164-169) 2 - Baltimore (8) FMM : mlm
164-81-1764
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MIA FILED JAN 07 1972
A
FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent $
M Per 15
V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
, DB Cooper-5576
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CBA (164-103)
On_12/29/71.
Md., advised
began working at
Bethesda, on work for that company.
9/1/65, terminating on 5/19/69. has not returned to
LEADS:
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION
Recontact
which
Arlington, Va, and attempt to obtain photograph of should be forwarded to 00 for identification purposes.
WFO
Attempt to ascertain
current employer through b6 b7C
appropriate credit check information and thereafter set out appro- priate loads.
BALTIMORE DIVISION:
AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
WFO
Attempt to ascertain
current employer through b6 b7C
appropriate credit check information and thereafter set out appro- priate loads.
BALTIMORE DIVISION:
AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.
Will continue efforts to ascertain employment and whereabouts on 11/24/71.
current b6 b7C
UNSUB CONSIDERED A & D
DB Cooper-5577
- 2 -
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)

FBI
Date:	1/3/72.

Transmit the following in
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
Via
(Priority)
b6 b7C
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO
(164-220) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB aka
DAN COOPER
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - AIR PIRACY
Clara, California employed by the
Santa
California on 1/3/72 furnished the
following information:
During the Christmas Holidays he visited
Auburn,
Washington. In conversation concerning the captioned matter, said that the ssketch prepared by the Bureau had been placed on the bulletin board in the Boeing Aircraft Corporation in Seattle. is employed at Boeing. He said that the sketch of UNSUB appeared to be similar to an individual named previously
worked at the Boeing
He said that the sketch of UNSUB appeared to be similar to an individual named previously
worked at the Boeing Aircraft Corporation as
said the only background he
is that which
furnished him
knows concerning which is that nad degrees in
came to the U.S. from
formerly served in the and for a short time was associated with 2 - Seattle 2 - San Francisco TFW/den (4)
Lead
164-81-1265 INDEXED SERIALIZED 2113 FILED SEARCHED JAN CZ1972 01
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Approved:
Sent 2
M
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE | 1969 O ='340-000(11) DB Cooper-5578
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Boring records regulated 1-18/-12 SomSF 164-220 TFW/den
in some sort of business enterprise concerning
a golf course. believed to be divorced from his wife and to have aspirations for more money that he was able to make working at Boeing. said that said that other employees of Boeing had commented to him that was similar in appearance to the sketch of UNSUB.
LEAD
SEATTLE
of AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Obtain photo and description from Boeing Aircraft Corporation and if deemed advisable exhibit to witnesses and determine if
Obtain photo and description from Boeing Aircraft Corporation and if deemed advisable exhibit to witnesses and determine if further investigation warranted.
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DB Cooper-5579
2FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 1/3/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (149-164)
FROM :
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) (P)
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NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re El Paso airtel, 12/10/71.
Efforts to locate in Belen and Albuquerque, New Mexico, negative to date.
b6
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A
Albuquerque, provided a color photo of taken in September, 1971, which photo is to be returned. has been using her residences to obtain what mail he received. She wanted him to change mailing address to motel where he was residing in alone, but he did not do so.
left Albuquerque around early November, 1971, insofar as known, to place unknown. on 12/31/71 advised she has received no word from him over the holidays.
Albuquerque will maintain efforts to locate and
interview
Enclosed to Seattle is one color photo of which photo is to be returned to in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque will maintain efforts to locate and
interview
Enclosed to Seattle is one color photo of which photo is to be returned to in Albuquerque.
2-Seattle (Enc. L) (RAM) feed. my
2-Albuquerque DAB : dib (4)
AIRTEL
164-81-1766 419 165
SEARCHED INDEXED SERDIZER 221 FHED JAN-07-1972 FBI - SEATTLE
A
5 Sent M Rer
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -415 -- 138
DB Cooper-5580
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITION GSA FPMR (42 CFR) 101-160
19
1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUSPECT
Re Seattle memo of SA dated 12/21/71.
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on January 3, 1972, showed that
born maintains a current Washington State
Driver's License. is described as living at Seattle, Washington, 6' 2", 175 pounds, and hazel eves. Suspect's driver's license number is
Records of Seattle Credit Bureau as checked on December 28, 1971, showed that resides at b6 b7C
Seattle, Washington, as of
February, 1971.
Suspect's driver's license number is
Records of Seattle Credit Bureau as checked on December 28, 1971, showed that resides at b6 b7C
Seattle, Washington, as of
February, 1971. Suspect was
and Suspect was also listed as the owner of Seattle, Washington.
On December 27, 1971, Seattle Police Department records showed that
at Seattle
Washington, on December 21, 1949, Suspect's local
and a copy of
taken in 1949 is contained in the 1A of this file.
1,A153) 
Records of the King County Sheriff's Office as checked on December 28, 1971, showed no record identifiable with
LEAD :
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will obtain copy of
driver's license photograph.
164-81-1767 b6 b7C
RDM:bfr (3) 11
FROM
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Saving
Lead SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AMLEILED JAN 07 1972 FBI - SEATILE
00 b6 b7C
9050-KHI
DB Cooper-5581
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C1/7/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
SUSPECT
Re Seattle memo of SA dated 12/21/71.
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on January 3, 1972, showed that
born maintains a current Washington State Driver's License.
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on January 3, 1972, showed that
born maintains a current Washington State Driver's License. is described as living at
Seattle, Washington, 6' 2", 175 pounds, and hazel eves. Suspect's driver's license number is
Records of Seattle Credit Bureau as checked on December 28. 1971. showed that resides at
Seattle, Washington, as of
February. 1971. Suspect was and
the owner of
Suspect was also listed as Seattle, Washington.
On December 27. 1971, Seattle Police Department
at Seattle,
records showed that Washington, on December 21, 1949, Suspect's local
and a copy of
as taken in 1949 is contained in the 1A of this file. 
Records of the King County Sheriff's Office as checked on December 28, 1971, showed no record identifiable with
LEAD :
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will obtain copy of
driver's license photograph.
RDM:bfr (3)
164-81-1767
SEARCHED ......... .. INDEXFO
JAN 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 92
DB Cooper-5582
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 EDITION CSA FAMA ( CFR) 101-41.
INDEXFO
JAN 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 92
DB Cooper-5582
b6 b7C
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 EDITION CSA FAMA ( CFR) 101-41.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUSPECT
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles as checked on January 3. 1972, showed that
DOB maintains a current
Washington State Driver's Acense. is described
b6 b7C as living Auburn, Washington, blue eyes, 6' 3", and 175 pounds. Suspects driver's license number is
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau as checked on December 29, 1971, showed that currently resides at Auburn, Washington, and Suspect's Social
Security Number is listed as and has formerly
worked for the Boeing Company.
Records of the King County Sheriff's Office as checked on January 3, 1972, showed no record identifiable with
On December 29, 1971, records of the Seattle Police Department showed that date of birth on December 28, 1949,
At that time, was described as being 6' 2", 155 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes.
County Sheriff's Office as checked on January 3, 1972, showed no record identifiable with
On December 29, 1971, records of the Seattle Police Department showed that date of birth on December 28, 1949,
At that time, was described as being 6' 2", 155 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes. Subject's address was
Seattle, Washington.
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will obtain copy of
driver's license photograph.
540-10€
RDM:bfr (3) bis ROMA
Lead
164-81-1768
b6
b7C
SEARCHED ............... INDEXED. SERIALIZED /212 FILED
JAN 7 1972
TLE
b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5583
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C1/7/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
SUSPECT
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles as checked on January 3. 1972, showed that
DOB maintains a current
Washington State Driventa License as living at blue eyes, 6'3", and 175 pounds. Saspects driver's
is described
Auburn, Washington, license number is
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau as checked on December 29, 1971. showed that currently resides &t Auburn, Washington, and
Suspect's Social
Security Number is listed as and has formerly
worked for the Boeing Company.
showed that currently resides &t Auburn, Washington, and
Suspect's Social
Security Number is listed as and has formerly
worked for the Boeing Company.
Records of the King County Sheriff's Office as checked on January 3. 1972, showed no record identifiable with
On December 29, 1971. records of the Seattle Police Department showed that date
of birth
on December 28, 1949,
At that time, was described as being 6' 2", 155 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes. Subject's address was Seattle, Washington.
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will obtain copy of driver's license photograph.
RDM:bfr (3)
164-81-1768 SEARCHED ..... INDEXED SERIANZES 13 FILED UM JAN 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5584
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C I b6 b7C
b6 b7C MR007 MP PLAIN 66332PM NITEL 12-29-71 AGL
TO
SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 2P
SUB- L
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE
RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO SAC, ALBANY DECEMBER SEVEN LAST.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ADVISED HE IS OF OPINION THERE ARE PROBABLY NO MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED PARACHUTISTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO WOULD HAVE THE SKILL TO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY JUMPED FROM THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, ADVISED HE IS OF OPINION THERE ARE PROBABLY NO MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED PARACHUTISTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO WOULD HAVE THE SKILL TO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY JUMPED FROM THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN.
WHO HOLDS A CLASS D LICENSE, SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA . THIS ASSOCIATION COULD FURNISH IDENTITY AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER DESCRIPTIVE DATA OF HOLDERS OF CLASS D LICENSES. HE FURTHER POINTED OUT MOST PARACHUTISTS ARE ALSO PILOTS AND COULD HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF FLIGHT PROCEDURES AS WAS EVIDENCED BY THIS PARTI- CULAR HIGHJACKER.
END PAGE ONE We ALREADY HAVE COMPLETE LIST WHICH INCLUDES /7 Clas D.
164-81-1769 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED.
DEC 2/9 1971
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DB Cooper-5585
b6 b7C
b6 b7C PAGE TWO
MP 164-73
IF NOT ALREADY DONE, THE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE CONTACT THE U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REVIEWING THEIR RECORDS FOR THE OBTAINING OF POSSIBLE SUSPECTS. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
P END VAB
BI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5586
ESUB - X
NRØ02 MM PLAIN 614PM NITEL 1-5-72 CLS TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-552 2P
X-EAL X - NATIONAL
NORJAK.
P END VAB
BI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5586
ESUB - X
NRØ02 MM PLAIN 614PM NITEL 1-5-72 CLS TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-552 2P
X-EAL X - NATIONAL
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 
TWENTYTWO AND TWENTYSEVEN LAST. ON DECEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST, CONTACTED AND 
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 FLIGHT PERSONNEL IN PAST YEAR, AND THEREFORE HAS NO SUSPECTS.
NATIONAL AIRLINES
CONTACTED DECEMBER TWENTYTWO LAST AND ADVISED WOULD CAUSE
END PAGE ONE
DAILY TT.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZSO 113 Cmuto /2018 JAN OG 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5587
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
1770
164-81- MM 164-552 PAGE TWO
NAL RECORDS OF FLIGHT PERSONNEL AND APPLICANTS TO BE CHECKED FOR SUSPECTS.
113 Cmuto /2018 JAN OG 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5587
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b6 b7C
b6 b7c
1770
164-81- MM 164-552 PAGE TWO
NAL RECORDS OF FLIGHT PERSONNEL AND APPLICANTS TO BE CHECKED FOR SUSPECTS. WAS RECONTACTED DECEMBER TWENTY NINE AND JANUARY FOUR LAST, AND ADVISED NAL RECORDS CHECK NOT YET COMPLETED.
MIAMI WILL RECONTACT RE NAL RECORDS AND ADVISE.
END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5588
b6 b7c
b6 b7cNR 018 PX PLAIN 10:43PM NITEL 1-7-72 DLN TO: SEATTLE (164-81) HONOLULU VIA WASHINGTON PORTLAND (164-81) MINNEAPOLIS SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM:
PHOENIX (164-100)
NORJAK
RE SAN DIEGO TEL TO SEATTLE MANIIARY SIX, SEVENTYTWO.
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION HONOLULU, ON DECEMBER THIRTY LAST,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 7ISED THAT RESEMBLES IN EVERY DETAIL THE COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB. SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DOB
FIVE FT. NINE, ONE FORTY-SEVEN LBS., SOC SECURITY NO.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1771
1
SEARCHED ....... INDEXED, SERIALIZE: 1112 FILES /20022 JAN @ 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1000
DB Cooper-5589
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
PX 164-100
LEAD SET FORTH FOR PHOENIX IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION WAS TO SECURE CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT FROM SUSPECT'S PARENTS IN PHOENIX AREA.
Cooper-5589
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
PX 164-100
LEAD SET FORTH FOR PHOENIX IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION WAS TO SECURE CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT FROM SUSPECT'S PARENTS IN PHOENIX AREA.
ON JANUARY SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO,
SUSPECT, PHOENIX, STATED SUSPECT IS
PRESENTLY EMPLOYED BY GOVERNMENT IN HAWAII AS
SUSPECT HAS SUPPOSEDLY RESIDED IN HAWAII FOR PAST SEVEN YEARS, AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES DURING PAST TWO YEARS.
STATED SUSPECT USED TO BE PARATROOPER IN U. S. ARMY, AND HAD MADE SEVERAL JUMPS IN PHOENIX AREA AFTER HAVING LEFT MILITARY SERVICE.
STATED SUSPECT IS PRESENTLY RESIDING AT
HAWAII, TELEPHONE NO. AREA CODE
WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS OF REFERENCED SUSPECT THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED CURRENT OR SUITABLE FOR ELIMINA- TION PURPOSES IN' THIS MATTER.
HONOLULU HAWAII, WILL CONTACT REFERENCED SUSPECT AT IN EFFORT TO SECURE CURRENT PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VERIFY SUSPECT'S ALIBI FOR POSSIBLE ELIMINATION AS SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. AM COPY TO ST. LOUIS.
END
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DB Cooper-5590SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RKB : csm 1
Agent
The following investigation was conducted by Special at Milwaukie, Oregon: b6 b7C
On
END
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DB Cooper-5590SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RKB : csm 1
Agent
The following investigation was conducted by Special at Milwaukie, Oregon: b6 b7C
On December 29, '1971, Imperial Carpet Mills, Milwaukie, Oregon, advised that was
not in the group photograph displayed to him. He indicated he had not seen or heard from in about eight years at
which time he was working as in the television series in Los Angeles. had no
additional information concerning the location of
164-81-1772
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1/1 FILED
JAN (6 1972
m b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5591SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RKB : COM 1
Agent
The following investigation was conducted by Special at Xilmaakle, Oregon: b6 b7C Imperial b6 b7C
Ou December 29, 1971, Carpet Mills, Milwaukie, Oregon, advised that ₩溝離 not in the group photograph displayed to him. He indicated he bad not seen or heard fro In about eight years at which time he was working an in the television series in Los Angeles. had no
additional information concerning the location of
164-81-1772
GILT2
DB Cooper-5592FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/3/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRETL
AIRMAIL
(
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/3/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRETL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT - SUSPECT -
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/13/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) copies of investigative insert regarding interview of Also enclosed for
Seattle is one group photograph supplied by Vancouver, Washington. IIA(153)
2=/ Seattle (Enc. 3)" 2- Portland
RKB : csm (4)
: 51-1273
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 12 FILES DONE JAN 6 1972 
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
15 Sent M
U. S. GOVERN DB Cooper-5593
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c1/3/72
AIRETL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC,' PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT - SUSPECT -
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/13/71.
Enclosed for Seattle tre two (2) copies of investigative insert regarding interview of Also enclosed for Seattle is one group photograph supplied by Vancouver, Washington.
Seattle (Enc. 3) Portland
RKB: CAM (4)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-1723
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 11/2 FILED n JAN 06 1972
3) Portland
RKB: CAM (4)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-1723
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 11/2 FILED n JAN 06 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5594NRØØ6. NK PLAIN
5:55PM IMMEDATE 1-10-72 BFT

TO DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
LAS VEGAS	(164-60)
NEW YORK	(164-627)
SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM NEWARK	(164-196) 2P

NORJAK
RE :
ON INSTANT DATE,
JERSEY
CITY, NJ, ADVISED
NY, IS INSTRUCTOR US MILITARY ACADEMY IN OAP READING
SURVIVAL. HOME ADDRESS IS
TELE. NO. STATED ADVISED RECENTLY, HE AND OTHER ASSOCIATES AT US MILITARY ACADEMY DISCUSSED CAPTIONED MATTER AND CONSENSUS WAS THAT POSSIBLY A FORMER GREEN BERET AND
AND OTHER WOULD BE GOOD SUSPECT. MILITARY ASSOCIATE OF EMPLOYED LAS VEGAS, NEV. AND
ALLEGED TO AHVE BEEN AN AIR MEET ISSAQUAH, WASH., JUST PRIOR TO NORJAK.
END PAGE ONE 164-81-1774
Lead
SEARCHED.
INDEXED. SERIALIZED 2123 FILED. JAN LO 1972
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DB Cooper-5595
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b6 b7C MPAGE TWO
NEW YORK AT
CONTACT
DETERMINE
JAN LO 1972
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5595
b6 b7C
b6 b7C MPAGE TWO
NEW YORK AT
CONTACT
DETERMINE OTHERS IN DISCUSSION AND INTERVIEW ALL, SHOWING COMPOSITE. ADVISE LAS VEGAS AND SEATTLE.
TIFY BACKGROUND INFO.
SEATTLE, AT ISSAQUAH, WASH., VERIFY AIR MEET AND SUSPECT'S ATTENDANCE.
ABOVE TELEPHONICALLY FURNISHED RECIPIENT DIVISIONS, INSTANT DATE. AIR MAIL COPY SENT MINNEAPOLIS, FOR INFO. CONSIDER SUBJECT . ARMED AND DANGEROUS P.
END NEED CORRECTION FOR FIRST PARA AFTER SENTENCE ADVISE LAS VEGAS AND SEATTLE. LAS VEAGS, IDENTIFY AND OBTAIN BACKGROUND INFO.
WHAT IS THE NEXT LINE THEN PLEASE
SEATTLE, AT ISSAQUAH, WASH., VERIFY AIR MEET AND
OK THANK YOU THEN
JJT
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
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DB Cooper-5596NR 039 LA PLAIN 11:32 PM NITEL 1-6-72 RWM TO SEATTLE (164-81) SACRAMENTO FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 6P.
NORJACK
REGARDING SUSPECT
1
b6 b7C
THIS DATE,
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED LEFT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX) LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER SEVENTY b6
ONE OR FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER SEVENTY ONE EN ROUTE TO TACOMA DASH SEATTLE AREA.
NORJACK
REGARDING SUSPECT
1
b6 b7C
THIS DATE,
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED LEFT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX) LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER SEVENTY b6
ONE OR FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER SEVENTY ONE EN ROUTE TO TACOMA DASH SEATTLE AREA. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
b7C
FROM HOME OF
AND TOOK
CAR TO LAX WITHOUT
PERMISSION.
REPORTEDLY TRAVELED TO SEATTLE DASH
TACOMA AREA WITH
WHO WAS
RECENTLY
LOS ANGELES, FOLLOWING
TO CONTACT ESTRANGED HUSBAND,
FIRST NAME UNKNOWN
WASHI NG TON.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1725 SEARCHED ........... INDEXEL. GERIALIZED 8 JAN Ø 1972 Fdl - SEATTLE
20
DB Cooper-5597
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PAGE TWO
BELIEVED CAREER ARMY, ELIGIBLE FOR
RETIREMENT IN NEAR FUTURE.
A FEW DAYS AFTER DEPARTURE OF
RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALL FROM IN TACOMA ADVISING KEYS FOR CAR BEING RETURNED
BY REGISTERED MAIL WITH MONEY TO COVER PARKING IN AIRPORT. FOUR OR FIVE DAYS LATER, KEYS AND
RECEIVED BY
FROM WASHINGTON.
DURING TELEPHONE CALL,
ADVISED
AND
HAD FIGHT AND
MILITARY
AUTHORITIES ALLEGED RELEASE OF
ALLEGED
AT TIME OF CALL.
DOUBTS STORY
BY AS BELIEVES IF
POLICE
WOULD NOT RELEASE
HAS KNOWN FOR SEVEN YEARS, HAS ASSOCIATED PERIODICALLY WITH HIM AND IS AWARE OF HIM BEING EX DASH CON.
DOUBTS STORY
BY AS BELIEVES IF
POLICE
WOULD NOT RELEASE
HAS KNOWN FOR SEVEN YEARS, HAS ASSOCIATED PERIODICALLY WITH HIM AND IS AWARE OF HIM BEING EX DASH CON. HAS CLAIMED TO BE DISCHARGED FROM UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND IS UNEMPLOYED MALE NURSE. END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-5598 LA 164-497
PAGE THREE
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED 
UNTIL MID
SEVENTY ONE. STATES HAS DISCUSSED QUOTE CAPERS UNQUOTE CLAIMED TO BE EXPARATROOPER IN MARINE CORPS, AND HAS IMPRESSED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF
PARACHUTES AND SKYDIVING. BOTH DESCRIBED AS USER OF NARCOTICS, HEAVY SMOKER OF CIGARETTES, FAVORING PALL MALL BRAND.
DESCRIBED AS DESPERATE AND HAVING MADE STATEMENTS REGARDING USE OF PUTTY ON FINGERS AND LOSING WEIGHT PRIOR TO A QUOTE CAPER UNQUOTE TO MAKE IDENTIFICATION DIFFICULT.
CALIFORNIA, STATES
WHITE, FEMALE, BORN
FIVE FOOT THREE AND HALF INCHES, BROWN HAIR, ONE TWENTY FIVE POUNDS, RELEASED FROM EMPLOYMENT FEBRUARY SEVEN SEVENTY ONE, FOLLOWING LOS ANGELES
PD. HE RECALLS ABOUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AGO, LETTER RECEIVED FROM REQUESTING HE FURNISH REFERENCE IF
HE RECALLS ABOUT TWO OR THREE WEEKS AGO, LETTER RECEIVED FROM REQUESTING HE FURNISH REFERENCE IF END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-5599LA 164-497
PAGE FOUR
INQUIRY RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYER. DISCARDED LETTER
b7C DUE TO REPUTATION OF BUT RECALLS MAILED FROM WASHINGTON. THE LETTER INDICATED SHE WAS GOING TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT AS APPEARS IDENTICAL TO SUBJECT OF
REVIEW OF FILES REVEALED
AND
IN APRIL
FIFTY NINE,
WASHINGTON.
FROM
FOLLOWING
IN APRIL SIXTY NINE, SALT LAKE CITY REQUESTED BACKGROUND
INFO CONCERNING
WHO HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CONVICTED
WHO HAD SERVED SENTENCE AND
WAS SUSPECTED OF COMMITTING NUMEROUS RECENT BURGLARIES.
LOCATED RESIDING AT
CALIFORNIA, AND EMPLOYED AS
END PAGE FOUR
DB Cooper-5600
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PAGE FIVE
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: MALE, WHITE, BORN
SIX FEET, ONE SEVENTY FIVE TO TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, FBI NUMBER
CALIFORNIA LICENSE
ADDRESS
CALIFORNIA.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: MALE, WHITE, BORN
SIX FEET, ONE SEVENTY FIVE TO TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, FBI NUMBER
CALIFORNIA LICENSE
ADDRESS
CALIFORNIA. LEADS:
SEATTLE CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE
AND INTERVIEW WASHI NG TON, b6
FOR PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOVEMBER
b7c TWENTY FOUR LAST.
SACRAMENTO OBTAIN RECENT PHOTO FROM CALIFORNIA DMV AND IMMEDIATELY FORWARD TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS FOR POSSIBLE DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
LOS ANGELES WILL CONTACT WEST VALLY DIVISION, LOS
ANGELES PD IN EFFORT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFO CONCERNING CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF WILL
FORWARD PHOTOS OF OFFICES.
TAKEN FIFTY, NINE TO APPROPRIATE
END PAGE FIVE
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DB Cooper-5601 LA 164-497
PAGE SIX
HAS BEEN
WHEREIN
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AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS, AND UNSUB IN THIS MATTER SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS ADVISED AIR MAIL.
END
DCA
FB I SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5602NR 039 LA PLAIN 11:32 PM NITEL !- 6-72 RWM TO SEATTLE (164-81) SACRAMENTO FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 6P.
END
DCA
FB I SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5602NR 039 LA PLAIN 11:32 PM NITEL !- 6-72 RWM TO SEATTLE (164-81) SACRAMENTO FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 6P.
NORJACK
REGARDING SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED LEFT LOS ANGELES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX) LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER SEVENTY ONE OR FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER SEVENTY ONE EN ROUTE TO TACOMA DASH SEATTLE' AREA. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
FROM HOME OF
AND TOOK
CAR TO LAX WITHOUT
PERMISSION.
REPORTEDLY TRAVELED TO SEATTLE DASH
TACOMA AREA WITH
WHO WAS LOS ANGELES, FOLLOWING
RECENTLY
TO CONTACT
FIRST NAME UNKNOWN
WASHINGTON.
END PAGE ONE
Al Lek: 164-81-1225
Lead
y
SEARCHED ._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED __. ALE0 12 JAN 6 1972 Fal . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5603
b6 b7c
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b6 b7c
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 (FR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/6/72
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
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On 1/6/72 a facsimile of subject's photo was shown to witnesses Both of them said he was not the hijacker.
BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
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On 1/6/72 a facsimile of subject's photo was shown to witnesses Both of them said he was not the hijacker.
Supervisor of the Bureau was advised, b6 telephonically the same date. stated that two of b7C
he tthree stewardesses had also said no, according to Minneapolis.
PRB:klb
(1)
gr
164-81-1726 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AM PLA my. **
JAN @ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
mg yo
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5604January 7, 1972
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

Sub AA.
TO	: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS	Sub Course
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
Enclosed for Minneapolis are four black and white prints showingthe sequence of dropping dummy package from aircraft involved in this matter during experiment on January 6, 1972. Also enclosed is one roll of 16 mm motion picture film taken by the Air Force during this test. (copy)
Minneapolis is requested to immediately deliver the enclosed items to
Northwest Airlines.
Also enclosed is one roll of 16 mm motion picture film taken by the Air Force during this test. (copy)
Minneapolis is requested to immediately deliver the enclosed items to
Northwest Airlines.
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mo
wdexad vilad
2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 5) (RM) 2 - Seattle JSD: kdl (4) B
DB Cooper-5605 164-81-1777b6 b7C
NR09 SD PLAIN

745PM	NITEL	1-7-71 RAK
TO :	SEATTLE	(164-81)
PHOENIX	(164-100)

FROM : SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK
RE SAN DIEGO TEL JANUARY SIX, LAST. FOR INFORMATION PHOENIX, RELATIVES IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION INADVERTENTLY OMITTED. RELATIVES SHOULD READ
b6 b7C
PHOENIX, ARIZONA; SAME ADDRESS. SECTION
ON PAGE TWO CAPTIONED RELATIVES SHOULD READ REFERENCES.
PHOENIX. WILL COVER LEAD AS SET OUT IN REFERENCED SAN DIEGO TELETYPE.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
END
JRW FBI SE CLR
164-81-1228
M
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEO MAL FILED 19 JAN CY 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
z /
DB Cooper-5606NR 019 PX PLAIN
10:47PM NITEL 1-7-72 DLN
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:
PHOENIX (164-100)
NORJAK
RE PHOENIX TEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY THREE SEVENTYTWO.
MAL FILED 19 JAN CY 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
z /
DB Cooper-5606NR 019 PX PLAIN
10:47PM NITEL 1-7-72 DLN
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:
PHOENIX (164-100)
NORJAK
RE PHOENIX TEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY THREE SEVENTYTWO. RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION SAN FRANCISCO, REFERENCED SUSPECT WAS CONSIDERED AS SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER IN VIEW OF THE FACT HE BEARS A STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO UNSUB, IS IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY, IS A PILOT, WAS OUT OF THE PHOENIX AREA AT THE TIME CAPTIONED HIJACKING WAS PERFORMED, AND IS CONSIDERED AS HAVING A GENERALLY MYTERIOUS BACKGROUND.
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WM, BORN SIX FT. ONE AND' A HALF, ONE SEVENTYEIGHT LBS., BROWN HAIR, RECEDING,
BLUE EYES, SSAN
- RESIDES PHOENIX.
ON JANUARY SEVEN SEVENTYTWO, REFERENCED SUSPECT WAS INTER- VIEWED REGARDING HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING. SUSPECT STATED HE WAS IN SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, FROM NOVEMBER END PAGE ONE
164-81-1229
SEARCHED ______ INDEXED. m JAN 9 1972 F81 - SEATTLE
b6 b7C
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b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5607
BPAGE TWO
PX 164-100
SIX TO NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE. SUSPECT TRAVELLED BY AIR WEST AIRLINES BOTH TO AND FROM SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, AND WAS TO HAVE RESIDED AT DURING HIS STAY IN SANTA CRUZ.
SUSPECT TRAVELLED BY AIR WEST AIRLINES BOTH TO AND FROM SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, AND WAS TO HAVE RESIDED AT DURING HIS STAY IN SANTA CRUZ. THE COST OF HIS MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS WERE SUPPOSEDLY CHARGED ON
SUSPECT STATED HE WAS IN SANTA CRUZ ON BUSINESS FOR HIS CLIENT, SANTA CRUZ. SUSPECT FURTHER STATED HE HAD THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH AT THEIR RESIDENCE LOCATED AT
TEL NO. AREA CODE
SANTA CRUZ.
SUSPECT WAS TO HAVE RETURNED TO PHOENIX ON EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE, BEING PICKED UP BY AT ELEVEN FORTY- FIVE PM AT SKY HARBOR AIRPORT, PHOENIX.
DURING INTERVIEW SUSPECT STATED HE HAD PARACHUTED ON ONE OCCASION WHILE IN U. S. MARINE CORPS IN NINETEEN FORTYTWO. SUSPECT ADVISED HE HAS NOT PARACHUTED SINCE HE HAS BEEN OUT OF MILITARY SERVICE. SUSPECT INDICATED HE DOES NOT SMOKE, BUT ADMITTED TO WEARING PRESCRIPTION DARK GLASSES MOST OF TIME. END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-5608 PAGE THREE
PX 164-100
SAN FRANCISCO AT SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, WILL, THROUGH APPROPRIATE SOURCE AT
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CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO VERIFY SUSPECT'S ALIBI FOR PERIOD INVOLVED IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
SAN FRANCISCO AT SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, WILL, THROUGH APPROPRIATE SOURCE AT
b6 b7C
CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO VERIFY SUSPECT'S ALIBI FOR PERIOD INVOLVED IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
END RECD. 2 TELS DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR!
DB Cooper-5609b6 b7C
NR003 MI PLAIN
7:45 PM NITEL 1/7/71 TJL
TO:
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
CHICAGO (164-297)
DEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
MILWAUKEE (164-37)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Unknown student
Uof Wisconsin,
Oshkosh, Risc.
RE CHICAGO NITEL TO BUREAU JANUARY SIX, LAST. ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
b6 b7C
UNIVERSITY OF WSISCONSIN - OSHKOSH, OSHKOSH, WIS-
CONSIN, INSTANT, MET WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. UNIVERSITY IS
PRESENTLY ON SEMESTER BREAK, FROM DECEMBER TWENTYTWO,
NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE THROUGH JANUARY SEVENTEEN, NEXT.
HOME ADDRESS IS
ILLINOIS, TELEPHONE
CHICAGO AT ILLINOIS. SHOULD IMMED- IATELY ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW REGARDING
INFORMATION HE ALLEDGEDLY OVERHEARD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELETYPE. CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS. END. DCA FBI SE CLR
4
164-81-1280
SEARCHED .. . INDEXED. SERIALIZE01/2 FILE /2 JANO7 1972 F81 - SEATTLE 10
DB Cooper-5610
b6 b7C NR 003 PD PLAIN 3:
SERIALIZE01/2 FILE /2 JANO7 1972 F81 - SEATTLE 10
DB Cooper-5610
b6 b7C NR 003 PD PLAIN 3:09 PM URGENT 1-10-7! LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) BUTTE (164-26) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2P
NORJAK SUSPECT:
SUSPECT DEVELOPED BY PORTLAND DIVISION BY NAME OF THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS NOT BEEN SEEN AT HIS RESIDENCE, OREGON, FOR PAST THREE MONTHS AND REPORTEDLY BUYING LAND IN CANADA. LD TELEPHONE CALLS DISCLOSE A CALL WAS MADE FROM PUBLIC TELEPHONE, SEATAC AIRPORT, NUMBER AT SIX FOUR THREE P.M. NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, TO HIS RESIDENCE, INDICATING AN ACCOMPLICE' INVOLVED. EMPLOYED BY THE
MONTANA, AND HAS BEEN FLYING
SMOKE JUMPERS IN WASHINGTON AREA. FORMER RESIDENCE IN
DURING NINETEEN SIXTY SEVEN. BEARS
STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AND IS DESCRIBED AS WMA, BORN SIX FEET ONE INCH,
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, FORMER EMPLOYMENT END PAGE ONE
164-81-1781
SEARCHED INDEXED BERMANIZED VM12 FILED JAN 1 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
mz 91 ៛
DB Cooper-5611
b6 b7C
b6 b7C PD-164-41
PAGE TWO
NINETEEN FIFTY b6 b7C
EIGHT DASH FIFTY NINE;
HAIR, BROWN EYES, FORMER EMPLOYMENT END PAGE ONE
164-81-1781
SEARCHED INDEXED BERMANIZED VM12 FILED JAN 1 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
mz 91 ៛
DB Cooper-5611
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b6 b7C PD-164-41
PAGE TWO
NINETEEN FIFTY b6 b7C
EIGHT DASH FIFTY NINE;
NINETEEN FIFTY EIGHT.
MILITARY RECORD: AWARDED NAVY CROSS AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR DESTROYING A JAPANESE DESTROYER BY SUCCESSFUL TORPEDO ATTACK, WW II; MARRIED, THREE CHILDREN.
VEHICLES: NINETEEN FORTY ONE DODGE, PICK UP, OREGON LICENSE DARK COLORED; NINETEEN SIXTY SEVEN LAND ROVER, b6
b7C
FOUR WHEEL, OREGON LICENSE DARK GREEN IN COLOR; NINETEEN SIXTY ONE MATCH MOTORCYCLE, OREGON LICENSE
BUTE AT
MONTANA. CONDUCT DISCREET CHECK WITH
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TO DETERMINE EMPLOYMENT AND WHEREABOUTS ON
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN
RECENT PHOTO. ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLES NOT AT
RESIDENCE, AND SHOULD BE IN HIS POSSESSION IN
-P- END JJT FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5612Airtel
1-7-72
To:
SACS, Portland (164-41)
Seattle (164-8L))
From: Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK
Sub1 30
RePDairtel 12-16-71, submitting two envelopes, 029 and Q31, one-page letter, 030 and two-page letter bearing cutout message, Q32.
Seattle (164-8L))
From: Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK
Sub1 30
RePDairtel 12-16-71, submitting two envelopes, 029 and Q31, one-page letter, 030 and two-page letter bearing cutout message, Q32.
Enclosed specimens further described separate Laboratory report.
Two latent palm prints developed 031 and two latent fingerprints developed 032. No latent prints of value developed other specimens.
Latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints persons previously named for comparison this case. No paim prints available Identification Division files these persona.
Enc. (5)
164-81-1782
SEARCHED MNOEXER SERIALIZED 115 FILED JAN & O 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
08 Cooper-5613Alrtel
1/7/72
To:
SACS, New York (164-627) 
Seattle (164-81)
Sub- 130
From: Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK Reurairtel 12/16/71 submitting envelope, Q33, and letter, Q34. Enclosed specimens further described separate Laboratory report. One lateat fingerprint developed Q34. No latent prints of value developed Q33.
Latent fingerprint not identical fingerprints persons previously named for comparison this case.
Enc. (2) 1 - Portland (164-41)
164-81-1783
SEARCHED
MIDEXED SERIALIZED MAR BLED 2-12 JAN 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
(2) 1 - Portland (164-41)
164-81-1783
SEARCHED
MIDEXED SERIALIZED MAR BLED 2-12 JAN 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1400 B Cooper-5614OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/8/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :SE
BUfile 164-2111
L
On 1/8/72 an individual identifying himself as Tacoma, Wash. b6 b7C
telephonically provided the following: advised that the photo of unsub currently being circulated in newspapers reminds him of a man he recently knew named of Tacoma, Wash. is about 30 years old, had no known employment and left Tacoma about August, 1971. felt that might be identical with unsub solely on the basis of his resemblance with the artist conception.
V could provide no further information regarding instant case at this time.
LMH (3)
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b6
b7C
b6 b7C
5010-100 
164-81-1984
Lead
SEARCHED ______ INDEXED JAN 1 0 1972 EPL SAIILE BAD b6 b7C
Buy U.
LMH (3)
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
5010-100 
164-81-1984
Lead
SEARCHED ______ INDEXED JAN 1 0 1972 EPL SAIILE BAD b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5615OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY ICH EDITION GSA FPMR (47 CFA) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOV Memorandum
INMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/8/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :SE
BUfile 164-2111
On 1/8/72 an individual identifying himself as Tacoma, Wash. b6 b7C
telephonically provided the following:
advised that the photo of unsub currently being circulated in newspapers reminds him of a man he recently knew named' of Tacoma, Wash. is about 30 years old, had no known employment and left Tacoma about August, 1971. felt that might be identical with unsub solely on the basis of his resemblance with the artist conception.
could provide no further information regarding instant case at this time.
LMH (s)
164-81-1784
1 00 1972
Jis
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
0010-100
Buy U.
could provide no further information regarding instant case at this time.
LMH (s)
164-81-1784
1 00 1972
Jis
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5616FD-65 (Rev. 5-22-64) .
FBI
Date:
1/4/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
sources
Re: UNIDENTIFIED WITNESS FURNISHED INFORMATION REGARDING CENTURY SKYDIVING TEAM
On 12/31/71 an unidentified white male telephonically
contacted SA at the Portland FBI Office and desired to know if the FBI is still looking for COOPER, hi- jacker of the Northwest Airlines aircraft. The caller stated the FBI should attempt to contact
of the "Century Skydiving Team, " which at one time operated at the Choles Airport, Vancouver, Wash- ington. The caller indicated these individuals would have information concerning a person who performed with this team. The caller stated the above persons could furnish the descrip- tion of the hijacker and they would know the identity of the hijacker.
The caller stated the above persons could furnish the descrip- tion of the hijacker and they would know the identity of the hijacker.
This individual was asked how he knew this and he stated he knew and once the unknown subject had been identi- fied and apprehended his revenge would be complete. He indi- cated he knew the identity of the person who could be responsible for the hijacking.
The caller was very incoherent during most of the conversation and stated at the conclusion of the call, "When you get the hijacker, tell him it was who turned him in to the FBI." The caller then laughed and hung up. 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
NBB/gle (4)
164-81-1785
SEARCHED ......... INDEXED. 3 SERIALIZEO/247 FI MA FILED JANO-7-1972 0 2
Approved.
5
Sent
4
M
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5617 
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b6 b7C
b6 b7CPD 164-41
The caller had a male voice and appeared to be middle aged.
No further action is being taken with respect to the above by the Portland Office.
2
DB Cooper-56181/4/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM :	SAC,
2
DB Cooper-56181/4/72
AIRTEL

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

NORJAK
Re : UNIDENTIFIED WITNESS FURNISHED INFORMATION REGARDING CENTURY SKYDIVING TEAM
On 12/31/71 an unidentified white male telephonically contacted SA at the Portland FBI Office and desired to know if the FBI is still looking for COOPER, hi- jacker of the Northwest Airlines aircraft, The caller stated the FBI should attempt to contact
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of the "Century Skydiving Team," which at one time operated at theScholes Airport, Vancouver, Wash- ington. The caller indicated these individuals would have information concerning a person who performed with this team. The caller stated the above persons could furnish the descrip- tion of the hijacker and they would know the identity of the hijacker.
This individual was asked how he knew this and he stated he knew and once the unknown subject had been identi- fied and apprehended his revenge would be complete.
This individual was asked how he knew this and he stated he knew and once the unknown subject had been identi- fied and apprehended his revenge would be complete. He indi- cated he knew the identity of the person who could be responsible for the hijacking.
The caller was very incoherent during most of the conversation and stated at the conclusion of the call, "When you get the hijacker, tell him it was who turned him in to the FBI." The caller then laughed and hung up. 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
NBB/gle (4)
m 164-81-1785 SEARCHED ___..... INDEXER SERIALIZED/12 FILED JAN 71972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5619
b6 b7CNR005 PG PLAIN PM NITEL 1-7-72 KMK 3:55AM 1-8-72

TO	SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM NORJAK	PITTSBURGH	(164-93)

) RE SUSPECT RE PITTSBURGH TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIX, - LAST;,
SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PITTSBURGH DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST; AND PITTSBURGH AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIXTEEN, LAST.
) RE SUSPECT RE PITTSBURGH TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIX, - LAST;,
SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PITTSBURGH DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST; AND PITTSBURGH AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIXTEEN, LAST. ON DUTY AT
MERCER
COUNTY, PA., EIGHT AM TO FIVE PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
PITTSBURGH CONDUCTING NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION RE UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. P.
END
DE SE FLE FSI Scatta
164-81-1286
SEARCHED.
INDEXED
FILED
JAN 8 1972
356
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ELİM.
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b6 b7C
DB Cooper-5620
5NR005 PG PLAIN
PM NITEL 1-7-72 KMK
3:55AM 1-8-72
TO
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM
PITTSBURGH (164-93)
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
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RE PITTSBURGH TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIX, LAST; SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PITTSBURGH DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST; AND PITTSBURGH AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIXTEEN, LAST.
ON DUTY AT MERCER COUNTY, PA., EIGHT AM TO FIVE PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
PITTSBURGH CONDUCTING NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION RE UNKNOWN SUBJECT, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. P.
END
DE SE
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164-81-1786
SEARCHED ____ INDEXED. SERIALIZER 1223 FILED JAN @ 1972 #81 - SEATTLE f
DB Cooper-5621 b6 b7C
NR 011 PD PLAIN 6:38 PM NITEL 1-7-72 RMB
SERIALIZER 1223 FILED JAN @ 1972 #81 - SEATTLE f
DB Cooper-5621 b6 b7C
NR 011 PD PLAIN 6:38 PM NITEL 1-7-72 RMB
SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-4!) 1P
NORJAK
SUSPECT:
ON DECEMBER THIRTYONE, SEVENTYONE,
OREGON, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED HIS
TOLD HIM
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
STATED ON JANUARY SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO, SHE DOES
NOT KNOW LOCATION OF
PORTLAND, MAY KNOW
WHEREABOUTS OF SHE HAS NOT SEEN SINCE NINETEEN
SIXTYEIGHT, AND BELIEVES HE IS WORKING FOR BOEING IN RENTON, WASHINGTON. SHE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET,
SLIM BUILD, AND HE OWNS AIRPLANE AND WAS A PARACHUTIST WHILE IN SERVICE.
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IN PORTLAND.
Bourg records requested
1-12-72 para
PENDING . END
DCA FBI SE
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164-81-1787 SEARCHED. INDEXED SERVIZIO Micaela 100 JAN 07 1972
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DB Cooper-5622
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b6 b7CNR 011 PD PLAIN 6:38 PM NITEL 1-7-72 RMB TO: . SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NORJAK
SUSPECT:
ON DECEMBER THIRTYONE, SEVENTYONE,
OREGON, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED HIS
TOLD HIM
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
NORJAK
SUSPECT:
ON DECEMBER THIRTYONE, SEVENTYONE,
OREGON, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED HIS
TOLD HIM
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
STATED ON JANUARY SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO, SHE DOES NOT KNOW LOCATION OF
PORTLAND, MAY KNOW
WHEREABOUTS OF SHE HAS NOT SEEN SINCE NINETEEN
SIXTYEIGHT, AND BELIEVES HE IS WORKING FOR BOEING IN RENTON, WASHINGTON. SHE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, 
SLIM BUILD, AND HE OWNS AIRPLANE AND WAS A PARACHUTIST WHILE IN SERVICE.
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IN PORTLAND.'
PENDING.
END
DCA FBI SE
164-81-1787 SEARCHED -....______ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 013 FILLED JAN @1972 FBI · SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5623
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FBI
Date:
1/6/72
PLA INTEXT
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Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)

TO:	ANCHORAGE
FROM :	PHOENIX (164-100) (ERGEPAGES)

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NORJAK.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
RE SUSPECT
(PHORETIC) . 1
ON JANUARY FIVE NINETEEN SEVENTY TWO
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT, PHOENIX,
ARIZONA, TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED PHOENIX DIVISION AND STATED HE
1
ON JANUARY FIVE NINETEEN SEVENTY TWO
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT, PHOENIX,
ARIZONA, TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED PHOENIX DIVISION AND STATED HE OVERHEARD CONVERSATION CARRIED ON BY INDIVIDUAL WHO HE DESCRIBED
PREFERRED NOT TO
DISCLOSE SOURCE OF FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(PHONET IC) SOURCE STATED HE IS ACQUAINTED WITH
WHO HE DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE AMERICAN, IN HIS THIRTIES, WHO MANAGES A CAFE IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. SOURCE DOUBTS HONESTY OF IN VIEW OF THE FACT HE CONSIDERS HIM AS A SUSPECT IN THEFT OF 1 - Seattle (164-81) (AM) 1 - Phoenix REL/drc (2)
164-81-1988
Approved:
Sent
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MIL FILED 0MQ JAN 78 1972 M Per 2 FBI - SEATTLE
22
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5624
1
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PAGE TWO REL/drc
SOURCE STATED HE HAS INFORMATION THAT
WAS IN THE SEATTLE AREA AT THE TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING AND CLAIMS THAT WAS A IN THE STATE OF ALASKA.
ANCHORAGE DIVISION AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE RECORD CHECKS ON REFERENCED SUSPECT IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE DESCRIPTIVE
ANCHORAGE DIVISION AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE RECORD CHECKS ON REFERENCED SUSPECT IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPH SO THAT REFERENCED SUSPECT MAY BE ELIMINATED IN THIS MATTER. IN THE EVENT REFERENCED SUSPECT IS NOT ELIMINATED THROUGH DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOGRAPH FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO ESTABLISH REFERENCED SUSPECT'S ALIBI DURING TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
SEATTLE ADVISED AIR MAIL.
PENDING.
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5625
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER;
N.W. AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
DATE: 1/7/72
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Souce
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About 9:00 PM, 1/7/72, Wash., phone called and advised he thinks he knows of a person who may be UNSUB. He does not know the man's name but said that if wax we are inter- ested he will find out more about him. He wishes to be contacted at above residence.
He does not know the man's name but said that if wax we are inter- ested he will find out more about him. He wishes to be contacted at above residence.
DCA/dca (2)
5010-100
164-81-1789
Lee SEARCHED _......._ INDEXED SERIALIZED 1/ FILED JAN ($1972 LE 01X b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-5626OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1041 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CM) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER;
N.W. AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
DATE: 1/7/72
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About 9:00 PM, 1/7/72, Wash., phone called and advised he thinks he knows of a person who may be UNSUB. He does not know the man's name but said that if xxx we are inter- ested he will find out more about him. He wishes to be contacted at above residence.
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DCA/dca
(2)
0010-100
164-81-1289 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAUZES 22 BILLED
m JAN (8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
20 
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5627NR 003 PD PLAIN 4:05 PM URGENT 1-6-72 LJQ / TO : SEATTLE (164-81) CHICAGO (
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5627NR 003 PD PLAIN 4:05 PM URGENT 1-6-72 LJQ / TO : SEATTLE (164-81) CHICAGO (164-297) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 2P
NORJAK.
RE: PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO WITNESSES RE BUFFALO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO NITEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYONE SEVENTYONE; DENVER AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE; LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE, SEATTLE TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO, TWELVE TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE, AND SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE.
OF NORTHWESST ORIENT AIRLINES, VIEWED PICTURES OF FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ON JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO, AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS HIJACKER: END PAGE ONE
164-81-1790
SEARCHED osoby INDEXED.
JAN 6 1972 F81 - SEATTLE
I
DB Cooper-5628
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PAGE TWO
(CHICAGO)
(SEATTLE)
(SEATTLE)
(DENVER)
(LOS ANGELES)
(CHICAGO)
(BUFFALO)
DID NOT RECOGNIZE PHOTOGRAPH OF. (L NU) (HOUSTON)
BUT
STATED 
HAS SIMILAR FACIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
UNSUB.
(L NU) (HOUSTON)
BUT
STATED 
HAS SIMILAR FACIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
UNSUB. HE DID NOT IDENTIFY AS HIJACKER BUT COULD NOT.
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POSITIVELY ELIMINATE HIM.
PORTLAND DOES NOT HAVE PHOTOGRAPH OF
FBI NO. b6 b7C
CHICAGO REQUESTED TO SEND PORTLAND
PHOTOGRAPH FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
AIRMAIL COPIES TO BUFFALO, DENVER, HOUSTON AND LOS ANGELES.
END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5629MR 003 PD PLAIN 4:05 PM URGENT 1-6-72 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) CHICAGO (164-297) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 2P
NORJAK.
RE: PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO WITNESSES.
RE BUFFALO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO NITEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYONE SEVENTYONE; DENVER AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE; LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE, SEATTLE TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO, TWELVE TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE, AND SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE.
OF NORTHWESST ORIENT AIRLINES, VIEWED PICTURES OF FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ON JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO,, AND DID
OF NORTHWESST ORIENT AIRLINES, VIEWED PICTURES OF FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ON JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO,, AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS HIJACKER: END PAGE ONE
164-81-1790
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JAN 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1820
DB Cooper-5630
b6 b7CNR008 MP PLAIN 624 PM NITEL 1-6-72 MLF TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) BUFFALO (164-46) CHICAGO (164-297) DENVER (164-98)
HOUSTON (164-118) LOS ANGELES (164-497) MIAMI (164-552) NEWARK (164-196) PHOENIX PORTLAND (164-41)
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`PITTSBURGH (164-93)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 3P
NORJAX.
FOLLOWING SUSPECT'S PHOTOS WERE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST
AIRLINES
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ON JANUARY FIVE AND SIX, SEVENTYTWO, AND
THEY ADVISED NONE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB :
END PAGE ONE
h
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SEARCHED -. INDEXES HAIALIZED 1111 FILED. JAN $ 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
pz
DB Cooper-5631MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
SUSPECT FURNISHED TO
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MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-5632MP 164-73
PAGE THREE
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CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS
P END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-5632MP 164-73
PAGE THREE
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CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS
P END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-5633NR008 MP PLAIN 624 PM NITEL 1-6-72 MLF
TO DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
BUFFALO
(164-46)
CHICAGO
(164-297)
DENVER
(164-98)
HOUSTON
(164-118)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
MIAMI
(164-552)
NEWARK
(164-196)
PHOENIX
PORTLAND (164-41)
PITTSBURGH
(164-93)
SAN FRANCISCO
(164-220)
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 3P
NORJAK.
FOLLOWING SUSPECT'S PHOTOS WERE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST
AIRLINES
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ON JANUARY FIVE AND SIX, SEVENTYTWO, AND THEY ADVISED NONE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB:
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1791
SEARCHED .... L. INDEXED OLMALIZED 1112 FILED JAN ( 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5634.7
MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
SUSPECT FURNISHED TO
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-5635
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¥MP 164-73
PAGE THREE
4
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CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS
P
END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5636OPTIONAL PORM NỘ, 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 10t-$1.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-5635
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¥MP 164-73
PAGE THREE
4
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P
END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5636OPTIONAL PORM NỘ, 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 10t-$1.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	FILE (164-81) DATE: 1/10/72
FROM :	Sub
Pub : SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

On 1/10/72
MINNEAPOLIS STAR newspaper, called desiring information on which to base a story on this hijacking. He desired to know the FBI techniques involved and the status of investigation. He was advised that no information along this line could be furnished to him and he was referred to the Bureau for such information.
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Reb
164-81-1792 SEARCHED ____ INDEXED SERIALNED MAZ FILED /11 JAN @0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE Z
5010-106
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5637SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RKB: 1bt
1
SA The following investigation was conducted by at Oregon City, Oregon, on December 30, 1971:
advised he had not been involved in the skydiving business in four years.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5637SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RKB: 1bt
1
SA The following investigation was conducted by at Oregon City, Oregon, on December 30, 1971:
advised he had not been involved in the skydiving business in four years. advised that he knew of no one affiliated with the skydiving business that would be involved in the hijacking.
indicated he had been out of touch with the business for so long that he did not know much about any of the current jumpers and knew very little about the older jumpers.
He advised
who works for Washington, knew nearly
every skydiver in the northwest area and could possibly furnish information concerning suspects.
164-81- 1293 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALMED 2212THED JAN 07 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
/
DB Cooper-5638
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rer. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/5/72
Transmit the following in
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Vid AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/6/71.
Re: Subject
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investigative insert reflecting interview of Oregon City, Oregon.
Re: Subject
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investigative insert reflecting interview of Oregon City, Oregon.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON. Will contact for information on any suspects.
+ 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) Reading 2 - Portland
RKB: 1bt (4)
Approved: 4
Sent E
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Special Agent in Charge
feed
164-81-1994
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED // ... FILED JAN / 7 1972
3
CRL. SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5639
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/6/71.
Re: Subject
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an invest festive inpart reflecting interview of Oregon City, Oregon.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON. Will contact for information on any suspects.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 2 - Portland .
RKB: 1bt (4)
164-81- 1194 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 123 FILED 112 JAN 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB, Cooper-5640
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	FILE (164-81)	DATE:
10 MAY 1902 EXXITION CSA FPMR (4) (FR) KI-ILS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	FILE (164-81)	DATE: 12/28/71
FROM :	SAC J.E. MILNES	Suf BB
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sul X.

RE : MISSING PERSONS PROJECT
On 12/27/71, called from the Bureau. He advised he considered our suggestion re circularization to law enforcement agencies in the western part of the country, to see if they had a missing persons report with them answering the hijacker's description. He wanted to know if we had done it in Washington and Oregon and I advised him we had not, but we had readily available, facilities over the teletype system that we could do it.
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He advised he was recommending to Mr. HOOVER we do it in Washington and Oregon first and see what results were obtained before we spread it further.
JEM : klb
(1)
164-81-1795
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED 13 FILED my DEC 2 8 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
TOTAL B
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-5641NRØ39 WA PLAIN 5: 19PM URGENT
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-5641NRØ39 WA PLAIN 5: 19PM URGENT 12-28-71 MRF TO SEATTLE PORTLAND SACRAMENTO LAS VEGAS
FROM DIRECTOR IP
Sub BB Missing Persons
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWENTYTWO LAST. RECEIVING OFFICES SHOULD CANVASS ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN THEIR DIVISIONS TO IDENTIFY MISSING PERSONS WHO WOULD RESEMBLE KNOWN DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE HIJACKER. UTILIZE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED. ALL OFFICES AFFORD THIS VIGOROUS AND IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
END RED FBI SE CLR
5
164-81-1796
SEARCHED.INDEXED
DEC 2/3 1971 0 F81 - SEATTLE
8
DB Cooper-5642FD-358 (Rev. 3-29-63)
FBI, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE STATE TELETYPE SYSTEM
SE 164-81
12/30 11/29/71
Transmit in
(Type in 'plaintext" or "code")
by teletype to: APR , STATE OF WASHINGTON ?
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JET, NOVEMBER 24, 1971. RE: STATE TELS NUMBER 119. 112771 and 124.112971. RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW MISSING PERSONS REPORTS FOR PERSONS REPORTED MISSING SINCE HIJACKING ON NOVEMBER 24,
RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW MISSING PERSONS REPORTS FOR PERSONS REPORTED MISSING SINCE HIJACKING ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971 AND ADVISE FBI, SEATTLE OF ANY PERSON REPORTED MISSING WHO METEDESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT (IN THIS MATTER AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELS.
J.E. MILNES SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE FBI, SEATTLE
JSD/s1b (1) New
164-81.845
1797
Approved:
A)
Sent
M Per z
DB Cooper-5643· 124.1538 123071.2. DD. 577. 1542.
APB STATE OF WASHINGTON 12/30/71
HI JACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727 JET, NOVEMBER 24, 1971. RE: STATE TELS NUMBER 119.112771 AND 124.112971 .
RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO REVIEW MISSING PERSONS REPORTS FOR PERSONS REPORTED MISSING SINCE JI JACKING ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971 AND ADVISE FBI, SEATTLE OF ANY PERSON REPORTED MISSING WHO MET DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELS.
FBI SEATTLE, J. E. MILNES JUT
DB Cooper-5644 164-81-1797(This line for LEPT MARGIN.)
0-9 (Rev. 5-18-71)
FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext or code) Via Airtel
(Priority) Top
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Date
1-7-72
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
Sub 130
NORJAK
Reurlet 12-21-71
5-18-71)
FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext or code) Via Airtel
(Priority) Top
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Date
1-7-72
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
Sub 130
NORJAK
Reurlet 12-21-71 submitting envelope, Q35, and letter, Q36, and your airtel 12-30-71 submitting envelope, Q37, letter, Q38, and Membership Application of United States Parachute Association, Q39.
Enclosed specimens further described separate Laboratory report.
One latent fingerprint developed Q38 and two latent fingerprints developed Q39. No latent prints of value developed remaining specimens.
Latent. fingerprints not identical fingerprints per- sons previously named for comparison this case.
Enc. (5)Que9 1 - Portland (164-41)
( Do not type below this line. )
164-81-1798
SEARCHED
INOLXEC
JAN 20 1972 FBI -- StALI
yes
DB Cooper-5645171-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FB1
Date: 1/5/72
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL - REGISTERED
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (?)
RE:	NORJAK

RE: SUSPECT
aka
SUSPECT
1A 155 156
)
RE:	NORJAK

RE: SUSPECT
aka
SUSPECT
1A 155 156 Enclosed for Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland are two photographs each of captioned suspects for possible display to witnesses in this matter.
On 12/28/71 Western Airlines (WAL), Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California, observed the artist's conception of unsub and advised that should be considered a possible suspect. He described as a very cool, calculating and methodical person who
was described as having a
On 1/3/72. activities were discussed
with
Los Angeles, California Police Department (LAPD) . Both believed capable of hijacking a plane.
xho stated 2)- Seattle (Encls. 4) (AM) (RM)
E - Minneapolis (Encis. 4) (AM) (RM) 2 - Portland (Encls. 4) (164-41) (AM) (RM) 2 - Los Angeles crs/kah (8)
164-81-1299
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIANZES //22 FILED
JAN 8 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
1/20
Approved:
Whyw
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per DB Cooper-5646
+ U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1909 O = 146-090 (11)
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In the above FPC
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1909 O = 146-090 (11)
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In the above FPC matter, on 11/30/71, the Legat, Mexico City advised that the
had requested an urgent name check
described only as American were believed involved in illicit activities in western Mexico and were of interest to
During the investigation of this matter, contact with the Oklahoma City Office of the FBI developed that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records show
He has no valid United States license at present. FAA records further indicate that 17 persons with the name are shown as
data,
Due to lack of descriptive is not identifiable.
revealed
A review of the Los Angeles ITSP investigation was employed in early 1969 by California, and on
Mexico, during in Hollywood. During this period of time he requested b6 b7C
a friend to print blank FAA
He reportedly
stated to this friend in Mexico he could
and smuggle it into the united States by plane. He is alleged to have made other comments concerning the transportation indicated an interest in
for parts.
He is alleged to have made other comments concerning the transportation indicated an interest in
for parts.
DB Cooper-5647
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In June 1970, appeared at the Los Angeles Office of the FBI and claimed he had information of value concerning stolen securities transported interstate and smuggling of marijuana from Mexico to the United States. Information furnished by was disseminated to appropriate local authorities. He has been employed as a
Santa Monica and Van Nuys, both in California.
The following descriptions of suspects were furnished by
Name
Sex
Male White
Race
Birth Date
Height
6'2"
Weight
185 pounds
Hair
Dark brown
Eyes
Hazel
Social Security Number
FBI Number
Name
Sex
Male White
Race
Birth Date
Height
6'2"
Weight
Hair Eyes
200 pounds Blond Blue
California Drivers
License
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in the age and some descriptive data between that of and witnesses' description of hijacker. and
whereabouts currently unknown.
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LEAD
SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: In view of the
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DB Cooper-5648
- 3 -LA 164-497
LEAD
SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: In view of the similarities noted between the artist's sketch and the photograph of it is suggested the photograph be displayed of
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to witnesses to ascertain if they should be considered logical suspects in this matter.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-5649
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Transmit the following in 
014
FBI Date: 1/6/72
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
Sub O
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
DAILY SUMMARY
PARACHUTE FOUND AT PORTLAND WAS RECEIVED AT SEATTLE JANUARY SIX, NINETEEN SEVENTY-TWO AND EXAMINED BY EARL COSSEY, WHO PACKED ALL THE CHUTES GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER AND COSSEY DEFINITELY ELIMINATED THIS PARACHUTE AS ONE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER.
EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHT WAS MADE TODAY USING THE SAME NORTHWEST AIRLINES AIRCRAFT AS HIJACKED, DURING WHICH TWO SLEDS, MADE TO SOMEWHAT APPROXIMATE THE SIZE OF A MAN AND Thirty five WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDREDALBS.
FLIGHT WAS MADE TODAY USING THE SAME NORTHWEST AIRLINES AIRCRAFT AS HIJACKED, DURING WHICH TWO SLEDS, MADE TO SOMEWHAT APPROXIMATE THE SIZE OF A MAN AND Thirty five WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDREDALBS., WERE DROPPED OVER PACIFICCOCEAN. THE EFFECT OF THESE DUMMIES DEFINITELY RECORDED A CABIN PRESSURE CHANGE AND, ACCORDING TO OF THE HIJACKED AIR- CRAFT, THE FREACTIONT TODAY WAS IDENTICAL TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED DURING THE HIJACKING.
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THIS EXPERIMENT WAS CONDUCTED BY AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND NWA EMPLOYEES AND OBSERVED BY SAC AND THREE BUREAU AGENTS.
FILMING OF THE DROP WAS MADE BY AN AIR FORCE C ONE FIVE ONE AND IS BEING PROCESSED AT SEATTLE FOR FURTHER STUDY. REFINEMENTS OF THE MAP OF THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT ORIGINALLY MADE BY THE AIR FORCE ARE UNDERWAY AND WILL BE PLOTTED BY AIR FORCE PERSONNEL THEN FURNISHED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES FOR FURTHER COORDINATION OF PRECISE TIMES AS LOGGED BY NORTHWEST FLIGHT
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December 24, 1971
Agent in Charge Longview Office of the F.B.I. Longview, Washington
Dear Sir;
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a letter to the Chief of Police; Woodland, Washington. I requested some information on the hijack- ing story that recently brought attention to that area. The news- papers, here in the bay area have quit writing about the event.
Joe May, Woodland's Chief of Police, told me that they can't comment on any case which is in the hands of another agency. He suggested that I write to the F.B.I. office in Longview if I was still interested in the case.
As you can see, I am still interested. I'm hoping I can learn more about the hijacker case through your office. Are you still searching for him, or has it been called off?
I read in the San Francisco Chronicle where some people claimed to have seen a small plane near the same night. Did this have any connection with the hijacker?
Thank you for anything you may be able to send me in connection with this unusual hijacking event.
Thank you for anything you may be able to send me in connection with this unusual hijacking event.
Sincerely
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Dear
Your letter of December 24, 1971, addressed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Longview, Washington, has been referred to the Seattle Office.
For your information, the FBI has not yet identified or located the hijacker and investigation is therefore continuing.
As you might realize, the FBI is anxious to keep the public informed of any significant develop- ments in this matter and when the hijacker is located, the newspapers will be promptly informed.
Very truly yours,
7 J.E. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : SAC SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
5
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re:
Re Portland
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : SAC SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
5
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re:
Re Portland teletype to Seattle 12/1/71.
Referenced teletype from Portland provided infor- mation that on November 29, 1971 advised
that of Portland parachute club, knows a previously employed by Boeing,Seattle, as advised belonged to Portland parachute club around 1965 to 1967, is a very good skydiver and crazy enough to go hijacking. described as a white male, 6', 165 - 170 lbs., home- town Washington.
LEAD
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
Attempt to obtain further information from Washington lists two
neither identical with referenced and Boeing Company at Seattle lists
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164081) NORJAK.
5-22-64)
004
FBI Date: 1-6-72
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164081) NORJAK.
RE:
RE HOUSTON TELETYPE DATED JANUARY FIVE, SEVENTYTWO. DISCONTINUE LEADS RE INASMUCH AS HE HAS BEEN LOCATED AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND WAS IN HOUSTON AT THE TIME OF INSTANT HIJACKING. (P)
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NỘ, 10 MAY 100% EDITION GSA FFMA (4) CFR) K1-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
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FROM
'SA
SUBJECT:NORJAK
Elim
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Re memo of SA
12/20/71.
On 12/29/71.
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advised he has never jumped nor does he have any intention of engaging in the sport.
Washington.
advised that on 11/24/71. he spent the
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afternoon and evening with
Seattle, Washington,
telephone
described himself as follows:
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Height
Seattle, Washington 6'1"
Weight
190 lbs.
he spent the
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afternoon and evening with
Seattle, Washington,
telephone
described himself as follows:
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Height
Seattle, Washington 6'1"
Weight
190 lbs.
Eyes
Blue
Hair Build Complexion
Brown
Medium
Fair
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DB Cooper-5657OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 100 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 (FR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/10/72
FROM
:SA
SUBJECT:NORJAK
Re SAC letter to
12/23/71.
On 12/28/71, the records of the Credit Bureau, Inc., Everett, Washington, reflected a file on the subject since 10/69. The only information contained in the file is that he is an engineer with an unknown firm.
On 12/28/71.
Washington,
and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, reviewed their records and could not locate any record of
On 12/30/71.
Washington, advised that It is her belief that work in Seattle and she did not know their employ- ment.
LEAD
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will contact subject through
telephone
and interview as suspect of instant
LEAD
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will contact subject through
telephone
and interview as suspect of instant case.
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1010-104FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription December 21, 1971
was contacted at the home of
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He stated that he had been in Walla Walla, Washington
with telephone number on
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Thanksgiving. November 25, 1971. He said that the next day he went to Montana where he stayed with He stated he left the residence December 2, 1971, and drove to Colorado, stopping one night at Provo, Utah where he slept in his truck. added that he had also made other trips between Walla Walla, Washington and Montana but that the dates were vague and he could not specifically fix the times.
first claimed that he knew no one with any parachuting experience and that his family was made up of farmers only so it would be unlikely that any of
first claimed that he knew no one with any parachuting experience and that his family was made up of farmers only so it would be unlikely that any of them would know anything about parachuting. He was asked specifically whether any knew anything about parachutes and parachute jumping and answered that they did not.
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When asked about the
he stated that and after a great deal of deliberation stated be beleived that
When asked if he had been talking about plane hijacking to anyone, responded that he had been angered Colorado when signing up and had told
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her in a response to a question about his prior employment that he stated he also recalled mentioning in a joking matter to
referring to the hijacking.
Se
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He was asked
# is the property of the FBI and is tooned, voustogency: # and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
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2
He was asked specifically what made him think as a suspect and he stated only because stated he did not
know why the fact that was forgotten by him before during the conversation.
advised that he had not seen For about eight years and that at that time in San Mateo, California and had been trying to get into the California Highway Patrol. He noted that had gotten into trouble in
San Mateo
He described as being a White, male, American, late 20s to early 30s, 6'1", 180 to 200, medium build. went on to say that the artist composite drawing of the hijacker of the plane in Washington did not look like anyone known to him.
He said that he had seen Missoula, Montana "Times" that the hijacker wrote a letter from Oakdale, California to one of the Reno, Nevada newpapers which said He said this made
nim think of as possibly the hijacker.
He noted that from Portland, Oregon to Salem, Oregon the last time he had heard,
He denied any further knowledge of the crime and stated that he himself knew nothing about
He noted that from Portland, Oregon to Salem, Oregon the last time he had heard,
He denied any further knowledge of the crime and stated that he himself knew nothing about parachute jumping, the crime or activities of He stated he also knows nothing of anyone parachute jumping near Montana November 25, 1971, or any other time.
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Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Date of birth
Height	Claims 5'10" (appears 5'8")
Weight	Claims 200 (appears heavier)
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
Characteristics	Pot belly, round face rough speaking voice unkept appearance

DB Cooper-5661CTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY HH LOITION CHA PPMA (H CPN) 101-11-1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/5/72
FROM m/s
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (
10 MAY HH LOITION CHA PPMA (H CPN) 101-11-1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/5/72
FROM m/s
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re Denver teletype to Portland dated 12/7/71. Enclosed for Seattle are eight copies of an FD-302
interview of and one copy of same to Colorado.
Portland. The interview date was 12/7/71
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THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200, 000 ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRLINES WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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- UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
(SUB SECTION L)
DATE:
1/10/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Saf.
the Payroll Savings Plan
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- UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
(SUB SECTION L)
DATE:
1/10/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Re Seattle memo by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11/26/71.
During the month of December, 1971, the following flying schools, airports, and skydiving clubs wee contacted regarding captioned matter but none could provide any positive information:
Pasco, Washington; Pasco, Washington;
Pasco, Washington;
Washington;
Kennewick,
Washington;
Richland; Richland, washington;
Washingtm5
Walla Walla,
, Walla Walla Walla, Washington;
Walla, Washington;
Connell, Washington. $2 2/- Seattle RAI/rse (2)
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TO
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
2P
NORJACK
RE LOUISVILLE NITEL TO LOS ANGELES, DATED ONE THREE SEVENTY TWO.
CALIFORNIA, UNABLE FOR CONTACT PRIOR TO ONE SEVEN SEVENTY TWO.
34 PM NITEL 1-10-72 LXL
TO
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
2P
NORJACK
RE LOUISVILLE NITEL TO LOS ANGELES, DATED ONE THREE SEVENTY TWO.
CALIFORNIA, UNABLE FOR CONTACT PRIOR TO ONE SEVEN SEVENTY TWO. ON ONE SEVEN INSTANT
SHE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION REGARDING
WHITE MALE, BORN
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FORTY TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, LIGHT BROWN NOW GRAYING HAIR, BLUE EYES, EMPLOYED CALIFORNIA. PREVIOUS RESIDENCE OF
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AND RECENTLY MOVED TO
CALIFORNIA ..
( PLACE OF
EMPLOYMENT UNKNOWN).
LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: WILL INTERVIEW DESCRIBED ABOVE IS IDENTICAL TO UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
P. END.
FEE
FBI SEATTLE HOLD
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1062 EDITION -CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/27/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
Re :
SUSPECT
ReSE memo of SA
dated 12/15/71.
0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/27/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
Re :
SUSPECT
ReSE memo of SA
dated 12/15/71.
On December 17, 1971, the files of the Tacoma Police Department were caused to be searched and produced the following information:
On August 31, 1964, the Tacoma police Department received a request from Fort Lewis for assistance in locating
had Army Serial No.
On September 30, 1964, the Tacoma Police Department received a teletype from the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Vancouver Washington. This teletype wanted to know if also known as was at the Tacoma Police Department. It advised that in Vancouver, Washington, on September 4, 1964, The teletype requested current status and location of the subject with the understanding that Oregon had a hold on him also.
Also on September 30, 1964, the Tacoma police Department received a teletype from the Vancouver Sheriff's Office. Vancouver, Washington, advising that of the Clark County Sheriff's Office and to Klamath Falls Sheriff's Office on October 4, 1964.
Vancouver, Washington, advising that of the Clark County Sheriff's Office and to Klamath Falls Sheriff's Office on October 4, 1964.
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also known as The records reflect that a
by the Tacoma police Department has a date of birth of alias a date of birth was given as
although while using the
At the time the following identifying
information was obtained:
Height:
5'5}"
Weight : 146 pounds
Eyes :
Brown
Hair:
Brown
Complexion:
Medium
FBI Number:
Tattoo:
1964, from Fort Ord, California.
since July 6,
on May 15. 1970. in Tacoma.
Washington
At the time
gave a
date of birth of Tacoma, Washington;
an address of
on June 13,
1969,
t the time
gave a date of birth
and a place of birth of There were tattoos with the name and many others on both arms.
on December
1, 1967,
A copy of the Tacoma police Department photograph of taken
970 is enclosed.
a date of birth
and a place of birth of There were tattoos with the name and many others on both arms.
on December
1, 1967,
A copy of the Tacoma police Department photograph of taken
970 is enclosed.
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DB Cooper-5667 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FIMA ( CFR) 101-11+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/5/72
FROM :
SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re San Diego teletype to Seattle, 12/8/71
On December 22 1971.
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Washington, furnished a photograph of Along with the photograph, he furnished description, which was the same as that contained in the referenced teletype with the following additional information:
IA 158
and has FBI number
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1/5/72
SA
NORJAK
Re San Diego teletype to Seattle, 12/8/71
On December 22. 1971
Washington, furnished a photograph of Along with the photograph, he furnished description, which was the same as that contained in the
1971
Washington, furnished a photograph of Along with the photograph, he furnished description, which was the same as that contained in the referenced teletype with the following additional information:
and has FBI number
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DB Cooper-5669OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 1862 EDITION CSA PPMA (a c/*) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE 164-81
DATE:
1-4-72
FROM :
SA
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Flying Schools, Airports and Sky Diving Clubs Ke SE memo of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, 11-26-71. On 12-28 and 12-29/ 71 the following Flying schoold were contacted in regards to investigation conducted in re memo with negative results.
1.
Yakima, Washington
2.
Yakima, Washington
3.)
Yakima, Washington
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These are the
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There are no skydiving schools in the Yakima area.
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DB Cooper-5670OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 18% EDITION GSA FPMR (#) CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/6/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUB
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 12/30/71.
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On January 4, 1972, the records of the Tacoma Police Department indicated that a was
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involved in At that time an address was listed as Tacoma, Washington. telephone Date of birth was listed with a height of 6' 2" and a weight 165 pounds. Employment was listed as phone
There is no Police Department at Kirkland, Washington; however, all records are maintained through the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. On January 4, 1972, the records of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office indicated that a
was the At that time.
listed an address of Washington. There was an index card for a
data of hinth height 6' 2", address Washington, for the purchase of a 1967.
on October 6,
On January 4, 1972, of the Pierce County Credit Bureau, advised that they have had a file on since January of
on October 6,
On January 4, 1972, of the Pierce County Credit Bureau, advised that they have had a file on since January of 1969. Their file shows
current address for
in approximately 1968. The most is in May of 1971, living at Tacoma. Washington. employed by in February,
1968. a satisfactory credit rating.
advised that has 164-81-1814
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
SUB
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 12/30/71.
On January 4, 1972, the records of the Tacoma Police Department indicated that a was involved in At that time Tacoma,
an address was listed as
Washington. telephone Date of birth was listed as with a height of 6' 2" and a weight 165 pounds. Employment was listed as phone
There is no Police Department at Kirkland, Washington; however, all records are maintained through the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
Employment was listed as phone
There is no Police Department at Kirkland, Washington; however, all records are maintained through the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. On January 4, 1972, the records of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office indicated that a was the At that time
listed an address of Washington. There was an index card for a
date of birth height 6' 2", address Washington, for the purchase 1967.
of a on October 6,
On January 4, 1972, of the Pierce County Credit Bureau, advised that they have had a file on since January of 1969. Thein file shows
current address for
Em approximately 1968. The most is in May of 1971, living at Tacoma. Washington. employed by in February, has
advised that
1968. a satisfactory credit rating.
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 198% EDITION GSA FPMR (& CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/6/72
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
REF: SC Airtel to SE, 12/16/71 KC Nitel to SE.
10 MAY 198% EDITION GSA FPMR (& CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/6/72
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
REF: SC Airtel to SE, 12/16/71 KC Nitel to SE. 12/28/71 Re Suspect On 12/21/71 Waterfront Tavern, 521 W. Holly St., Bellingham, Wash. both advised that these is no 5215 W. Holly. Both stated there are no ants. connected with this tavern and both do not know
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On 12/21/71 Bellingham. Wash. F.D. advised that his flies contain the following record re
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Description & Background Info
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Greying hair blue eyes ruddy complexion
DOB POB
SSAN
164-81-1815
FBI#
Army Serial No.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIANZED 17ZZ FILED JAN7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-5673SE 164-81
Occupation- S&M :
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EKKNX address:
Bellingham, Wn.
Prev. Adress :
Stockton, Calif.
Past Employment
Stockton, Calif.,3 yrs
Tracy, Calif. 3 mos.
Spouses
Children:
Denver, Colo.
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Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
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Kansas City, Kansas
Denver, G88X Colo.
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Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
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Kansas City, Kansas
Denver, G88X Colo.
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On 1/3/72 Bellingham, Wash. advised
that left this address over a year ago. He left no forwarding address and asbest he can recall he went to Kansas.
DB Cooper-5674OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR ( CFR) IM-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
On January 4, 1972,
and
gave the following information:
Seattle University, and they
students at residing at
Seattle.
After studying they often drop in at for a beer.
in at that
Prior to Thanksgiving, they met (FNU)
advised them that she resides seattleShe explained to them
They had been and was a very intelligent individual. On November 26, 1971, they again ran into who advised she knew who the skyjacker was. She was certain that it was who is reportedly residing here in Seattle. She claims that he is very similar to the artist's composite of the sky- jacker.
She was certain that it was who is reportedly residing here in Seattle. She claims that he is very similar to the artist's composite of the sky- jacker.
On January 4. 1972 an attempt was made to contact Seattle, with negative results.
164-81-1816 SEARCHED ............... INDEXED. SERIALIZED MAL FILED JAK 7 1972
2-Seattle
Lead
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TTLE
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DB Cooper-5675 SE 164-81
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Continue attempting to contact in order that she may be interviewed con- cerning possible participation in the skyjacking.
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DB Cooper-5676OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1542 KOITION GSA PPMA ( CFR) 101-1L* UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)}
DATE:
12/30/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORSAK
00: Seattle
On12-23-71
(protect)
was advised that the
to 3-31-69.
Further advised that a to the on 9-22-71 listing his address as
On 12-29-71 it was ascertained that
moved from on 3-31-69 and left a
forwarding address of Seattle Wash.
Further advised that a to the on 9-22-71 listing his address as
On 12-29-71 it was ascertained that
moved from on 3-31-69 and left a
forwarding address of Seattle Wash.
This address was checked on 12-29-71 but no one was home however the name
On 12-29-71 was interviewed. He stated that he had lived in Seattle for only a few months having moved from the-New Jersey.
and has no relatives bearing the same name as he. He stated that his date of birth is It is obvious that this is not the listed subject.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Continue attempts to contact subject at
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164-81-1817
IS! "CHED ____ INDEXED. WORK FILED JAN PO 1972 FEL SALLE
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DB Cooper-567712/28/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
at
Elfinone Paricenta
TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
SAC, BUFFALO (164-46)
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Ro Los Angeles airtel to New York dated 12/22/71 setting forth leads to locate and interview certain individuals whose Mentities were obtained through records of the Elsinore Partcenter, The Parachute Jumping Center,
to New York dated 12/22/71 setting forth leads to locate and interview certain individuals whose Mentities were obtained through records of the Elsinore Partcenter, The Parachute Jumping Center, which Included New York. b6 b7C
Enclosed for los Angeles are three 8" X 10" glossy photographs depicting
The following investigation was conducted by SA on 12/28/71:
A check of the current Directory Listed
New York
118cad 88 York.
as Fastding at New York His onaupation was Now
Inquiry at the
New York, determined that 18 completely shutdown during the week between Christmas and New Years and that all personnel employees are off as well as all production employees; therefore, no work records are available for review. 
2 - Los Angeles (Enc. 3) (RM) ~~ Seattle (Info) (BN) 2 - Buffalo IME: pas (6)
164-81-1818
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIAL 21/2 FILED
JANO 3 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
lees
DB Cooper-5678
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New York stated that he is emploved at the
New York and that he is personally acquainted with who is known to him as
stated he recalls distinctly that Doch hà and Worked on 11/24/71 and were off on Thanksgiving, 11/25/71, He further stated he is equally positive that he
New York stated that he is emploved at the
New York and that he is personally acquainted with who is known to him as
stated he recalls distinctly that Doch hà and Worked on 11/24/71 and were off on Thanksgiving, 11/25/71, He further stated he is equally positive that he and both worked on the day following Thanksgiving, 11/26/71. He was showed a composite drawing of the unsub, whereupon stated that in his opinion. it did not resemble advised the where he and are employed, has closed down during this particular week and did not believe that any of the records could be found to verify that actually worked on 11/24/71,He stated, however, that he Is completely positive that worked on that date because he recalled discussing this matter with unon seeing it in the newspaper.
further stated has had experience in para- chuting, the extent of thing to not known to him he does know
He advised
described as being a white male in his mia-forties, about 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 190 lbs., well built and very heavy chested, long sideburns graying on sides. He stated that he has never known to wear any kind of glasses with corrective lenses and Is positive does not smoke cigarettes.
He stated that he has never known to wear any kind of glasses with corrective lenses and Is positive does not smoke cigarettes.
New York, advised that he did go to the Elsinore, California Parachute Jumping Center during the month of He stated that his reason for going was primarily
of making
in santa Barbara, California, and Who was in the process Being aware
that Kisihore Parachute Jumping Center is one of the best, said he took abng his jumping gear for the purpose of making a few jumps at that location.
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stated he is registered with the U. S. Parachuting Association with registration number but he does not have a license issued by that association. He produced his parachute jumping log book which indicated be made jumps at the Elsinore Parachute Jumping Center on His log book further indicated that he has made a total of 55 jumps, the last jump being made on New York. said be bas never made a night jump. He further stavad that he has never entered into conversation with anyone while at Elsinore, California or anywhere else, regarding the procedure for
He further stavad that he has never entered into conversation with anyone while at Elsinore, California or anywhere else, regarding the procedure for jumping out of a jet aircraft. advised he is a
He gave date of birth as height as 69 , weight as 200 lbs., and has blue eyesy brown (light) hair, and long pork chop style sideburns that are graying slightly. He advised that at the time while in Elsinore, he may have been ten 1bs, or so lighter than be is now.
furnished three photographs, approximately 8 X 10 inches in size depicting himself. He requested these photographs be returned to him after they have served their purpose.
Buffaco undices negativa se
LEADS
LOS ANGELES
AT CARDINA, CALIFORNIA
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and determine from is in fact the man he Spoken to during the month of August, 1971 at Elsinore Paricenter, Elsinore, California.
(2) Return photographs to Buffalo upon completion.
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DB Cooper-5680
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OFTIONAL FORM NO. 30 MAY THI EDITION CSA FAMA (a CAN) 101-546
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/6/72
FROM :
SA WILLIAM L.
30 MAY THI EDITION CSA FAMA (a CAN) 101-546
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/6/72
FROM :
SA WILLIAM L. PRICE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
Flight #305, Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CRA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: Seattle Memo of SA JOHN A. DRAKE, 12/21/71
AT COLVILLE, WASHINGTON On December 30, 1971,
Stevens County Sheriff's Office, Colville, Washington, advised that he does not recall ever. hearing of a checked
and said he has no record for a he checked with other officers of this department, and none of them know of any
Colville
On December 30, 1971, Police Department, advised his files contain no record for A and he can find no one who knows such a person. said he checked with the Colville Post Office and the Washington Water Power Company, the company distributing electric power and natural gas to the Colville area, and neither place has a record for LEAD: At Nespelem, Washington
Will recontact Okanogan County and advise him of the above information and attempt to determine more specifically where lives.
electric power and natural gas to the Colville area, and neither place has a record for LEAD: At Nespelem, Washington
Will recontact Okanogan County and advise him of the above information and attempt to determine more specifically where lives.
1 - Seattle WLP
164-81-1819
Lead
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED22 FILED JAN 0 01972 FBI - SEATTLE Drake irate
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DB Cooper-5681OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI ENTION CSA FPMR (d CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/6/72
FROM
:
SA WILLIAM L. PRICE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
Flight #305, Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAR - HIJACKING; EXTOPTION
RE: Seattle Memo of SA JOHN A. DRAKE, 12/21/71
AT COLVILLE, WASHINGTON On December 30, 1971, Stevens County Sheriff's Office, Colville, Washington, advised that he does not recall ever, hearing of a checked
and said he has no record for a he checked with
other officers of this department, and none of them know of any
Colville
On December 37, 1971, Police Department, advised his files contain no record for å and he can find no one who knows such a person.
officers of this department, and none of them know of any
Colville
On December 37, 1971, Police Department, advised his files contain no record for å and he can find no one who knows such a person. said he checked with the Colville Post Office and the Washington Water Power Company, the company distributing electric power and natural was to the Colville area, and neither place has a record for
LEAD: At Nespelem, Washington
Will recontact Okanogan County and advise him of the above information and attempt to determine more specifically where lives.
1 - Seattle WLP
Lead
1611-81-1819 SEARCHED INDEXES SERVIZIO ORA BRED JAN 101972 FBI - SEATTLE 7
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DB Cooper-5682NR 028 LA PLAIN 737 PM NITEL 1-10-72 NEE TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
2P
NORJAK .
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL DATED JANUARY SIX LAST, AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE THIS DATE.
RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED A LETTER
WAS RECEIVED FROM LAKEWOOD GENERAL HOSPITAL AND CONVALESENCE CENTER, FIVE. SEVEN ZERO TWO, ONE ZERO ZERO STREET, SOUTHWEST, TACOMA, WASHINGTON, TELEPHONE NUMBER 5 8 7
FIVE EIGHT EIGHT DASH ONE
SEVEN ZERO TWO, ONE ZERO ZERO STREET, SOUTHWEST, TACOMA, WASHINGTON, TELEPHONE NUMBER 5 8 7
FIVE EIGHT EIGHT DASH ONE SEVEN ONE ONE. THIS LETTER 1 WAS. DATED JANUARY SEVEN LAST AND REQUESTED REFERENCE CHECK ON
THIS LETTER REFERRED TO PRIOR LETTER DATED OCTOBER TWENTY EIGHT, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, WHICH STATES IS LETTER HE PREVIOUSLY DISCARDED. END PAGE ONE
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TACOMA LD
164-81-1820
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIALIZEO MAR FILED UM JAN 1/0 1872 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5683 LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
SEATTLE, AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON: CONDUCT APPROPRIATE"
INVESTIGATION AT ABOVE HOSPITAL TO LOCATE
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SUSPECT, TO DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS DURING PERIOD OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
ACKN NR'S 005 & 028
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5684IR 028 LA PLAIN 737 PM NITEL 1-10-72 NEE TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
2P
NORJAK.
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL DATED JANUARY SIX LAST, AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE THIS DATE. RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
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CALIFORNIA, ADVISED A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM LAKEWOOD GENERAL
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL DATED JANUARY SIX LAST, AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE THIS DATE. RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
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CALIFORNIA, ADVISED A LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM LAKEWOOD GENERAL HOSPITAL AND CONVALESENCE CENTER, FIVE SEVEN ZERO TWO, ONE ZERO ZERO STREET, SOUTHWEST, TACOMA, WASHINGTON, TELEPHONE NUMBER FIVE EIGHT EIGHT DASH ONE SEVEN ONE ONE. . THIS LETTER WAS DATED JANUARY SEVEN LAST AND REQUESTED REFERENCE CHECK ON
THIS LETTER REFERRED TO PRIOR LETTER DATED OCTOBER TWENTY EIGHT, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, WHICH STATES IS LETTER HE PREVIOUSLY DISCARDED.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-1820
SERIALIZED 22 FILED INDEXED JAN 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5685LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
SEATTLE, AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON: . CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT ABOVE HOSPITAL TO LOCATE
SUSPECT, TO DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS DURING PERIOD OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE. UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED ARMED AND .DANGEROUS. END ACKN NR'S 005 & 028
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-5686OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 102 EDITION CSA FAME (41 (PX) 301-140 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
DATE:
1/10/72
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
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On
10 MAY 102 EDITION CSA FAME (41 (PX) 301-140 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
DATE:
1/10/72
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
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On 1/5/72
Washington. (Who
requested his identity be protected) advised that may possibly be considered as a suspect in captioned matter because of the following reasons:
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(1.)
(2.)
(3.)
(4.)
stated that
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Washington.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Washington
Attempt to locate and interview
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Que
SEARCHED
164-81-1821 INDEXED JAN 2 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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1014-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5687SAC, SEATTLE (164481)
(P)
1/10/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
On 1/5/72
Washington. (Who
requested his identity be protected) advised that may possibly be considered as a suspect in captioned matter because of the following reasons:
(1.)
(2.)
(3.)
(4.)
stated that
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Washington,
LEADS
SEATTLE
At
Washington
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Attempt to locate and interview
2 )- Seattle . RAI/rse (2)
164-81-1821 INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED MARCHED JAN TO 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5688
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
RAI/rse (2)
164-81-1821 INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED MARCHED JAN TO 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5688
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, CLEVELAND (164-88)
FROM:	SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT	NORJAK
RE:

Re Cleveland airtel to Seattle and Butte, 12/24/71.
Enclosed for Cleveland is a copy of Butte teletype to Bureau, 18/8/71, disclosing investigation re captioned mimpact. No further investigation has been conducted .ro 
In the Butte Division since that date.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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- Cleveland (Inc. 1) (AM) (1)- Seattle (164-81) (Info)) (AM) 2 - Butte (164-26) TLC/Rgb (5)
164-81-1822 SEARCHED 1 INDEXED SERIALIZED 1/2 FILED 1M2 JAN 20 1972 9 FBI .- SEATTLE
2
DB Cooper-5689
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AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NOR JACK
REGARDING SUSPECT
Re Los Angeles nitel to Seattle, dated 1/6/72.
2
DB Cooper-5689
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AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NOR JACK
REGARDING SUSPECT
Re Los Angeles nitel to Seattle, dated 1/6/72. Enclosed for Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis is one copy each of California driver's license IA (60) 416) 
The following investigation was conducted by
SC
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
On 1/7/72, California Department of Motor Vehicles, advised that a search of their files reveal that California driver's License hearing a photograph of
California.
This license described as a white male, born
6', 190 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes,
2 - Portland (Enc. 2) (RM). 2) - Seattle (Enc. 2) (RM)\'' 2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 2) (RM) 2 - Sacramento PRH : mal (8)
16.4-81-1823
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED: 12 FILED 12 JAN 2 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
720
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also advised that their files reveal California driver's license as issued
on
California.
This license described
as a white female.
born
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DB Cooper-5691NR003 WA PLAIN SENT 125AM 1-11-72 PM HST NITEL 1/10/72 TDC TO SEATTLE (164-8V1) VIA WASHINGTON
born
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DB Cooper-5691NR003 WA PLAIN SENT 125AM 1-11-72 PM HST NITEL 1/10/72 TDC TO SEATTLE (164-8V1) VIA WASHINGTON FROM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) 2P
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NORJAK
Elim
RE PHONIX NITEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TEN INSTANT. RE SUSPECT
INTERVIEWED AT RECIDENCE
HAWAII, JANUARY TEN LAST AND
ADVISED AFTER TELEPHONICALLY CHECKING WORK RECORDS, HE WAS OFF DUTY FROM TWELVE MIDNIGHT, NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST, TO FOUR P.M., NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST. HE IS EMPLOYED AS
HAWAII.
ADVISED HE ENTERTAINED FOLLOWING, AT THEIR RESIDENCE
NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST:
SHE IS BELIEVED TO RESIDE
AT
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
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CONFIRMED HIS STATEMENT RE ACTIVITY NIGHT OF NOVEMBER
TWENTY FOUR LAST.
ADVISED IN HAWAII NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND SHE SAW HIM AT HIS RESIDENCE.
ADVISED HE VISITED HOME NIGHT OF NOVEMBER
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ADVISED HE VISITED HOME NIGHT OF NOVEMBER
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FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF
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FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES;
ONE HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS; FAIR COMPLEXION; BLUE EYES; LIGHT BROWN HAIR, BALDING; PECULIARITIES, RESIDES
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SETTING LEAD TO INTERVIEW BY SAN DIEGO.
AIR TEL FOLLOWS.
END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5693 b6 b7C
NR 008 PD PLAIN 6:41 PM NITEL 1-7-72 RMB
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) '1P
NORJAK.
1
SUSPECT
V RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE.
ON JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO,
OREGON, MADE AVAILABLE
PHOTOGRAPH, OF
OREGON,
OREGON, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHITE, MALE, SIX FEET, ONE SIXTY TO ONE SEVENTY POUNDS,
AG E LIGHT BROWN HAIR, FLAT TOP, BUILD SLENDER, WEARS SUNGLASSES MOST OF TIME, PHOTO- GRAPH OF SHOWN TO WITNESSES
NOT IDENTIFIED AS SUBJECT. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION
AT PD RE
END DCA FBI SE
164-81-1825
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED 1013 ALL/K JAN C7 1972 F3I - SEATTE* 1820 DB
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION
AT PD RE
END DCA FBI SE
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SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED 1013 ALL/K JAN C7 1972 F3I - SEATTE* 1820 DB Cooper-5694
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SERIALIZED,/4. LEPU .....
· JAN 06 1972 FM . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5695NR 04 PX PLAIN

4:41AM	NITEL	1-5-72 WJG
TO	SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM	PHOENIX	(164-100) 1P

NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
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RE PHOENIX NITEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY THREE LAST. EFFORTS TO CONTACT REFERENCED SUSPECT AT PHOENIX NEGATIVE TO DATE. IN ATTEMPT TO CONTACT SUSPECT, A VEHICLE BEARING WAS SEEN PARKED IN SUSPECT'S DRIVEWAY.
SEATTLE, DETERMINE REGISTERED OWNER OF VEHICLE BEARING IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE BACKGROUND
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INFO FOR FUTURE INTERVIEW OF REFERENCED SUSPECT.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. PENDING.
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
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0 JAN 5 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. To
MAY 1912 EDITION
CSA FPMR (n CrR) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
To
MAY 1912 EDITION
CSA FPMR (n CrR) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Sub J 922
On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of shown on 11/29/71) were shown to He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the photograph provided.
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164-81-1828
STARCHED ..... INDEXED. SPALMIZED ____ FILED. JAN 1 O 1972 FBI -SŁAIILE
IMAT
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 ' MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFR) tôt-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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12:00 PM URGENT 1-11-72 IRV.
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
DENVER
FROM
HOUSTON 164-118
NORJAX (SUSPECT
RE HOUSTON TELEPHONE CALL TO DENVER TODAY.
HOUSTON, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED TODAY THAT HE HAD JUST BEEN CONTACTED BY TEXAS INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES OFFICIALS WHO FELT THAT UNSUB OF' NORJAK MATTER WAS PRESENTLY ON THEIR FLIGHT NINE EIGHT ZERO ARRIVING AT STAPLETON FIELD, DENVER, COLORADO, NINE FORTY AM DENVER TIME.
STATED THAT CREW MEMBERS OF THIS FLIGHT HAD PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB AND THAT HE APPEARED IDENTICAL TO INDIVIDUAL FLYING UNDER NAME OF
ON FLIGHT NINE EIGHT ZERO. THIS INDIVIDUAL PURCHASED ONE WAY TICKET HOUSTON TO DENVER AND PAID CASH FOR SAME. DENVER LOCATE AND INTERVIEW ARRIVING ON TEXAS b6 b7C
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INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES FLIGHT NINE EIGHT ZERO, STAPLETON FIELD, UPON HIS ARRIVAL NINE FORTY AM YOUR TIME.
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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
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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.
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
V. A. HOSPITALS
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND THE RESULTS OF THE FLIGHT BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON JANUARY SIX, SEVENTYTWO, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, HAS NOW REDEFINED THE POSSIBLE DROP AREA OF THE HIJACKER WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE UPPER PART OF CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND THE LOWER PART OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON. 
THE SACRAMENTO DIVISION HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT BEALE AIR FORCE BASE
THE SACRAMENTO DIVISION HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT BEALE AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA, TO DETERMINE IF THE SR SEVENTYONE RECONNAISSANCE PLANE, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OFFERED BY THE AIR FORCE, WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH THE NEWLY DEFINED AREA WHICH IS NOW LIMITED TO A SECTION NORTH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER SOME THIRTY MILES.
THE BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED.
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BASED. ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND THE RESULTS OF THE FLIGHT BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON JANUARY SIX, SEVENTY-TWO, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, HAS NOW, REDEFINED THE POSSIBLE DROP AREA OF THE HIJACKER WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE UPPER PART OF CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND THE LOWER PART OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
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THE SACRAMENTO DIVISION HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, TO DETERMINE IF THE SR
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THE SACRAMENTO DIVISION HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, TO DETERMINE IF THE SR SEVENTY-ONE RECONNAISSANCE PLANE, WHICH WAS PREVIOULSY OFFERED BY THE AIR FORCE, WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH THE NEWLY DEFINED AREA WHICH IS. NOW LIMITED TO A SECTION NORTH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER SOME THIRTY MILES.
THE BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED. END
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Date: 1/7/72
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
X-VOLUNTEER- TO PARACHUTE X PARACHUTIST-VOLUNTEER
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both Vancouver.
said he served in the Army Airborne Unit Serial
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He volunteered to assist the FBI in any way possible with regard to this case, and he specifically desires * to parachute from an airplane under similar conditions exper- ienced by the
He volunteered to assist the FBI in any way possible with regard to this case, and he specifically desires * to parachute from an airplane under similar conditions exper- ienced by the hijacked plane on 11/24/71. b6 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 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. said he is
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Hollywood, California, and he believes the experience of a jump in connection with the Norjak case would assist him in obtaining this employment.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5706 PD 164-41
Hollywood, California, and he believes the experience of a jump in connection with the Norjak case would assist him in obtaining this employment.
He furnished the following descriptive data concerning himself:
DOB
POB
Height
574"
Weight
145 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Blond
Build
Medium
Marital status Employment
Single
Portland, Oregon
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The above is being furnished to the Office of Origin for whatever action is deemed appropriate.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
1/6/72
address,
Everett. Washington, telephone
date of birth
was interviewed and provided the following infor-
mation:
Nevada, for December 1. Since present lack of employment. he decided
Washington, his had planned a trip to Reno, was low on funds due to his
that he would Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada. He at Everett at on the morning of and proceeded to Portland, Oregon, where he had a three-hour layover. He got on the bus in Portland after his layover and immediately noticed two persons who were occu- pying the seat right in front of him.
He got on the bus in Portland after his layover and immediately noticed two persons who were occu- pying the seat right in front of him. These two persons were described as follows:
Name Alias Sex
Race
Male Caucasion Approximately 24 6'1"
Age Height Weight Build
Complexion Hair
160 lbs. Thin and wiry Light
Black, shoulder length very fluffy, thick and full Wore glasses with wire rims Blue jeans that were quite tight and square toed type shoes
Interviewed on 12/28/71 at Everett, Washington
File # SE 164-81-1834
by SA
Dote dictated
1/4/72
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looked to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Nane	Unknown
Race	White
Sex	female
Age	Approximately 18
Height	513"
Weight	125 lbs.
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Nane	Unknown
Race	White
Sex	female
Age	Approximately 18
Height	513"
Weight	125 lbs.
Complexion	Light
Hair	Blond, natural light yellow, approximately two inches beneath shoulders, and up on end
Eyes	Large
Dress	Very poor, white blouse, jeans with patches, shoes were white bucks,
Peculiarities :	Did not appear to be very well acquainted with first subject and appeared to be very recently introduced to first subject

The above two persons within minutes were joined
who also sat in
by a third person front of seat, who was described as follows:

Name	(LNU)
Sex	Male
Race	Caucasion
Age	80-35
Height	61
Weight	155 lbs.
The above two persons within minutes were joined
who also sat in
by a third person front of seat, who was described as follows:

Name	(LNU)
Sex	Male
Race	Caucasion
Age	80-35
Height	61
Weight	155 lbs.
Build	Thin
Hair	Dark brown, medium short
in length with receding
hairline
Eyes	Dark, no glasses
Complexion	Medium dark
Clothing	Raggedly dark green ski jacket, slacks, (pin striped) oxfords
Peculiarities	Moderate to heavy [ smoker of Camel filters or Salem menthols

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spoke intelligently, talked excessively about being a
This third individual who joined the other two previously on the bus in Portland, Oregon, immediately struck un a conversation with and told him that
at Seattle, Washington. He acted very peculiar as far as was concerned and overdid his story.
two previously on the bus in Portland, Oregon, immediately struck un a conversation with and told him that
at Seattle, Washington. He acted very peculiar as far as was concerned and overdid his story. He appeared to to be very suave, very smooth, and somewhat of a con artist. He settled himself with the other two persons in the seat in front of and it was clear that all three were well acquainted with each other at that point, with perhaps the exception of the young girl not being too well acquainted with the first individual. received the impression from the three that they had "picked up" the young girl and that she was accompanying them to Reno, Nevada on short notice.
During the period that the bus was leaving Portland, Oregon, the third individual made a crack about "get the parachutes ready" and called his other male companion.
at which point the person referred to as got rather upset and told him not to use that name. From then on the third individual referred to the first individual The first individual called the third individual
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During the trip to Reno, Nevada, from Portland, the third individual, referred to as showed b6 b7C
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last name believed to be The identification which he showed was a driver's license and also some type of
card which
thought to be a
The third individual,
told
that this was a at any time he wished to with no problems attached. At approximately this point, became aware that the third individual with whom he was
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talking, looked very much like the composite photograph which he, had seen in the Everett Herald resembling the hijacker of the Northwest Orient 727.
spent approximately 16 hours with the three individuals and had numerous conversations with them enroute to Reno, Nevada. He stated that he was quite sus- picious of the third suspect and that at one point his suspicions evidentally showed because the third suspect became concerned about and had a conversation with the first suspect, in which knew he was being dis- cussed,
The first suspect, also known as talked about his home town, Chicago,
the third suspect became concerned about and had a conversation with the first suspect, in which knew he was being dis- cussed,
The first suspect, also known as talked about his home town, Chicago, and also about the State of Wisconsin. They also had conversation about a which they had abandoned in Seattle when they decided to leave there suddenly.
At another point the first suspect warned the third suspect that they would have to go through a food and produce checking station at the California-Nevada border. The above three suspects then had some conversation over this, which was not heard by
When the bus arrived at Reno, Nevada, the third suspect using the name of asked to accom- pany the three of them to a restaurant for dinner and also a little gambling. They went to a restaurant and alley, which had carpet on the alley floor, and there had some dinner at a small restaurant. The individual referred to then went to Harrods Club where as and Find some gambling. He played black jack and "21"
all of and stated that he lost approximately He appeared at this time to
which was in to be somewhat of a compulsive gambler, as he became very agitated while in the process of gambling.
He played black jack and "21"
all of and stated that he lost approximately He appeared at this time to
which was in to be somewhat of a compulsive gambler, as he became very agitated while in the process of gambling. At this
point slipped away from the third suspect referred
to as
Before leaving Reno,
related all of the
above and also the On one other occasion, ran into the above third suspect and second suspect leaving the
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Calneva Club. At that time the third suspect, recognized and mentioned that the person accompanying him must Washington.
replied that this was; they then broke off their conversa- tion and went their separate ways. at that
point felt that the individual referred to as looked very much like the composite of D. B. COOPER, which he had observed in newspapers after the hijacking.
stated that he feels very sure that the person with whom he traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, is the hijacker of the Northwest Orient plane and that he would recognize all three persons described above if he were to observe them on another occasion.
he traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, is the hijacker of the Northwest Orient plane and that he would recognize all three persons described above if he were to observe them on another occasion.
was able to provide
from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, showing his departure time and routing.
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TO
:SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:NORJAK 1
DATE:
1/6/72
Enclosed find two (2) copies of FD 302 reflecting interview of Everett, Washington, and for transportation of
from Everett, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, on 11/30/71, via Portland, Oregon.
On 12/28/71, was interviewed at Everett, Washington, as per enclosed FD 302. provided information on his having traveled from Everett. Washington, to Reno, Nevada,
Also on this trip from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada, were three individuals, one of whom suspected of being the captioned Northwest Orient hijacker.
provided a copy of from Everett, washington, to Reno, Nevada, showing routing through Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
provided a copy of from Everett, washington, to Reno, Nevada, showing routing through Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
With enclosed
will contact office and attempt to obtain any information about the persons traveling on. the from Portland, Oregon, to Reno, Nevada. as that used
If feasible, will set out leads for interview of persons on the trip for information as to persons similar in appearance to suspected hijacker.
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18OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA PAMR (42 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
: SA
DATE:
1/11/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
POSSIBLE/SUSPECT
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On 1/3/72,
Washington, telephone]
who is employed at
Washington, telephone
con-
tacted the writer to advise that he awoke one morning last week with the thought that whom he knew some 18 to 20 years ago in the U.