A FILEd DEC 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
100 NR004 BT PLAIN 11:05 PM URGENT 12-4-71 ALH
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM BUTTE (164-26)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT AKA.
RE BUTTE TEL BUREAU DECEMBER THREE LAST AND SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL BUTTE DECEMBER FOUR, INSTANT.
ON OUTSKIRTS
CLOSE NEIGHBOR,
CLOSED ONE P.M. UNTIL MONDAY NEXT. RESIDES APARTMENT COMPLEX.
LICENSE PLATE PARKED OUTSIDE TODAY. TWO NEIGHBORS, BOTH NOT AVAILABLE. REMAINING NEIGHBOR
BELIEVED RELIABLE AND IN-
TERVIEWED. CASUALLY KNOWS BUT CANNOT DEFINITELY STATE 
NIGHT OF HIJACKING.
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PD RECORDS SHOW ONLY TRAFFIC CITATION
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NO RECORD BUTTE INDICES.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
SUSPECT CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS SINCE REPORTEDLY CARRIES GUN.
AND ESTABLISH RELIABILITY
PD RECORDS SHOW ONLY TRAFFIC CITATION
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NO RECORD BUTTE INDICES.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
SUSPECT CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS SINCE REPORTEDLY CARRIES GUN.
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-3079 NRØY SL PLAIN
40:30PM NITEL 12-4-71 NEH
TO
SAC, OMAHA
SAC, SEATTLE (164-63)
FROM SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-81)P
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, ,00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE SEVENTY
',ONE.
RE FNU
- SUSPECT
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL ADVISED INSTANT DATE THAT INDIVIDU
L RESEMBLING ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB THIS MATTER OBSERVED AT
DECEMBER THREE, LAST.
ADVISED INSTANT DATE THAT AT TWO FIFTY PM DECEMBER THREE LAST
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IDENTIFIED AS
UNIDENTIFIED MALE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET EIGHT- 175 b7C ৳7D
'5' 8'ANS" b6 NINE INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE DASH ONE HUNDRED
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IDENTIFIED AS
UNIDENTIFIED MALE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET EIGHT- 175 b7C ৳7D
'5' 8'ANS" b6 NINE INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE DASH ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS, MUSCULAR BUILD, YEARS OF AGE, DARK BROWN THINING HAIR WITH RECEIDING DARK BROWN HAIR AT TEMPLES. "MAN WORE LARGE DARK BROWN
"HORN-RIMMED" GLASSES AND TAN SHIRT AND TROUSERS. UNIDENTIFEID MALE
HAD "LOPSIDED FACE" IN THAT FACE AND JAW SLANTED FROM MALES LEFT TO RIGHT IN RELATION TO HIS NECK. STATED MALE CLOSELY RESEM-
BLED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AS DISPLAYED ON NBC TELEVISION NEWS DECEMBER THREE, LAST. DID NOT HEAR HEIGHT, WEIGHT, OR b6 b7C b7D
AGE ON NBC NEWSCAST. UNIDENTIFED FEMALE DESCRIBED AS WHITE FEMALE FIVE FEET, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE POUNDS, BLACK HAIR, YEARS OF AGE, FEMALE WORE
BLACK SLACKS, BLACK JACKET AND RED BLOUSE.
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SEVEN TWENTY DOLLARS BILLS RECEIVED BY
0 00 DECEMBER THREE LAST.SERIAL NUMMBERS AS FOLLOWS: K ZERO ZERO ZERO 6 9. 0 0 1 0 2 4 5 7 8 6 8 SIX NINE ZERO ZERO ONE; G ZERO TWO FOUR FIVE SEVEN EIBHT SIX EIGHT B;
7 2 7 9 38 G ONE FOUR EIGHT ZERO FIVE ONE SEVEN A; H.
0 0 1 0 2 4 5 7 8 6 8 SIX NINE ZERO ZERO ONE; G ZERO TWO FOUR FIVE SEVEN EIBHT SIX EIGHT B;
7 2 7 9 38 G ONE FOUR EIGHT ZERO FIVE ONE SEVEN A; H. TWO SEVEN NINE THREE EIGHT 6 3
ZERO ZERO SIX ZERO A; E SIX THREE NINE ONE NINE EIGHT FIVE SIX A; EIGHT ZERO NINE FIVE TWO SEVEN THREE NINE SIX A ; G SEVEN EIGHT FOUR Z 3 6 7 6| | |
SEVEN SIX ONE NINE ONE A SERIES NINETEEN SIXTYTHREE A. SERIES NOT AVAILABLE FOR FIRST SIX'BILLS.BILLS DEPOSITED WARRENTON BANK, INSTANT DATE. BANK CLOSED TO RE-OPEN DECEMBER SIX NEXT.
INDICES NEGATIVE RE
NCIC NEGATIVE LAST b6 b7C
BILL. ABOVE
OMAHA AT LINCOLN, NEB, AND SEATTLE, ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY UNIDENTIFIED MALE THROUGH RECORDS DMV AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
ST. LOUIS AT WARRENTON, MO WILL CONTACT WARRENTON BANK AND OBTAIN
SERIES NUMBERS FOR FIRST SIX BILLS.
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END ĐCA
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DB Cooper-3083FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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FBI
12/4/71
Date:
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PLAIN
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Via
NITEL
(Priority)
NEWARK
WFO NEW YORK NORFOLK SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND
Date:
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NEWARK
WFO NEW YORK NORFOLK SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE:
HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN NEWPORT NEWS. VIRGINIA. ALL OFFICES HOLD IN ABEYANCE FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO WITNESSES.
JSD/dbm
NK- 4:43
164-81.621
NY-5:21
NF-5:03
Sent UF-5:17
Per PCA
Approved: f
Special Agent in Charge
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5:03 PM NITEL 12/4/71 DCA
TO
NEWARK
NEW YORK
NORFOLK
WFO
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)' IP UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE : HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA. ALL OFFICES HOLD IN ABEYANCE FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO WITNESSES. END DAC FBI NORFOLK CLR TU
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164-81-621
DB Cooper-3085 NR006 SE PLAIN
4:43 PM NITEL 12/4/71 DCA
TO
NEWARK
NEW YORK
NORFOLK ,
END DAC FBI NORFOLK CLR TU
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164-81-621
DB Cooper-3085 NR006 SE PLAIN
4:43 PM NITEL 12/4/71 DCA
TO
NEWARK
NEW YORK
NORFOLK ,
WFO
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) , 1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE : HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA. ALL OFFICES HOLD IN ABEYANCE FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO WITNESSES. END DJP FBI NKM CLR
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164-81.621
DB Cooper-3086 IRØØ6 SE PLAIN
5:17 PM NITEL 12/4/71 DCA
TO
NEWARK
NEW YORK
NORFOLK
WFO
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE:
HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA. ALL OFFICES HOLD IN ABEYANCE FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO WITNESSES. END FBI WFO GDM CLR
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164-81-621 DB Cooper-3087 NR002 NX PLAIN 7:45PM URGENT 12-4-71 DJP TO
END FBI WFO GDM CLR
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164-81-621 DB Cooper-3087 NR002 NX PLAIN 7:45PM URGENT 12-4-71 DJP TO DIRECTOR (164-211!) NEW YORK (164-627) NORFOLK (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) WFO (164-169) FROM NEWARK (164-196) (IP)
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE HUNDRED FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, ELEVEN TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NORFOLK TELETYPE TO BUREAU TWELVE THREE, SEVENTY ONE AND WFO TELETYPE TO BUREAU TWELVE THREE, SEVENTY ONE.
REINTERVIEWED TWELVE THREE, LAST, AND ADVISED THAT INDIVIDUAL HE SPOKE TO RELATIVE TO ISPOKE WITH A
ACCENT WHICH COULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS
FOR INFORMATION OF WFO INS FILES, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UNTIL TWELVE SIX, NEXT. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING NEWARK. END' HOLD
DCA
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#2 ADVISED DCA M
164-81-622
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/4/71
FROM : SA JOHN L KETCHAM (P)
10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) NY-IL ' UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/4/71
FROM : SA JOHN L KETCHAM (P)
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
Ce- SUB N. 
*
On 12/4/71
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called to suggest that there might be some possibility that a radio receiver was in the hijacker's attache case. This could be used in conjunction with a low frequency transmitter on the ground - to know when to drop. He said this would put one within a 3 mile radius from a 10,000 foot level jump on target.
However, he noted too, that any transisterized receiver in use should be reflected in the plane instruments - so pilot should be able to tell that such was the case (transceiver in use)
j1k (1)
164-81-623
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FBI-SEATTLE
90 FILED 2 y
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3089NR 003 PD PLAIN
4:31 PM URGENT 12-5-71" RMB
TO :
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)(P)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3089NR 003 PD PLAIN
4:31 PM URGENT 12-5-71" RMB
TO :
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)(P)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL TO DIRECTOR, BT, MP, AND PD, TWELVE FOUR SEVENTYONE.
RE: SUSPECT
ON TWELVE FIVE INSTANT,
NORTHWEST
AIRLINES, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADVISED PHOTOS
BEAR RESEMBLANCE TO UNSUB, HOWEVER NOT BELIEVED IDENTICAL TO UNSUB. DISSIMILARITIES IN HAIRLINE AND MOUTH NOTED BY ON SAME DATE,
ADVISED NOSE, LIPS AND EARS TO BIG TO BE
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HI JACKER.
END
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Nº #2 (CA)
164-81-624
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DB Cooper-3090OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY LN2 EDITION GSA FPMA (4) CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE"
12/5/71
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FROM : S.A.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-211}
RE suspect
Suap
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On 12/3/71, S.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-211}
RE suspect
Suap
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On 12/3/71, S.A. of the Little Rock Division, b6
telephonically advised thatsstewardess
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shown a photograph of suspect advised That is not identical to the hijacker. S.A. was instructed to furnish Seattle and the Bureauu with a teletype containing results of investigation.
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DB Cooper-3091
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanNR 001 LR PLAIN
4:22PM NITEL 12/5/71 EJP
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI .
SEATTLE (164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM: LITTLE ROCK (164-22)
Ce. WITNESSES sub H
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR-TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TEL THIS DATE RE SUSPECT
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS TEMPORARILY b6 b7C RESIDING UNTIL
TUESDAY NEXT, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT PHOTOS NOT IDENT WITH HI JACKER.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TEL THIS DATE RE SUSPECT
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS TEMPORARILY b6 b7C RESIDING UNTIL
TUESDAY NEXT, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT PHOTOS NOT IDENT WITH HI JACKER. END
TIM
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
164-81-625
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1
DB Cooper-3092 NRØØ1 . MP PLAIN 1225A NITEL 12-5-71 AGL IO DIRECTOR, FBI LITTLE ROCK SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
Susp.
Ce- WITNESSES sub H
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE SEATTLE TEL TO MINNEAPOLIS TWELVE THREE LAST AND CLEVELAND TEL TO BUREAU TWELVE THREE LAST. FOR INFO LITTLE ROCK, RETELS SET FORTH AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT. BUREAU HAS REQUESTED THAT PHOTOS OF BE DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES BEFORE OTHER INVESTIGATION.
INVESTIGATION MINNEAPOLIS REFLECTS STEWARDESSES
NOT AVAILABLE TWELVE FOUR LAST.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY
AS SUBJECT. ATTEMPTS WILL BE
MADE TO EXHIBIT PHOTOS TO
TODAY.
LITTLE ROCK WILL CONTACT
PHONE
AND DISPLAY FACSIMILE PHOTOS WHICHFOLLOW.
ATTEMPTS WILL BE
MADE TO EXHIBIT PHOTOS TO
TODAY.
LITTLE ROCK WILL CONTACT
PHONE
AND DISPLAY FACSIMILE PHOTOS WHICHFOLLOW.
END
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164-81-627
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 9- FILLED DEC 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/2/71
Transmit the following in
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Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, SEATTLE FROM : SAC, CINCINNATI (164-55)
RAFfi
SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00:SE) (BUFILE 164-2111)
Re Cincinnati tel, 12/1/71.
Re suspect
Enclosed herewith are three copies of photograph of which were taken in about made from
a copy furnished by 2
enc recountin
Seattle (Enc. 3) (AMSD)
IA 35) 
1 - Cincinnati
CWH : gmb (3)
164-81-628
SEARCHED SERIALIZED. DEC 51971 FAI · SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3094
Approved:
Sent
M Pet
Special Agent in Charge
W U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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5:25 AM NITEL 12/5/71 SRC
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
KANSAS CITY
LOS ANGELES
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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5:25 AM NITEL 12/5/71 SRC
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
KANSAS CITY
LOS ANGELES
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA-
HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER FIVE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE
OREGONIAN NEWSPAPER/AT PORTLAND ADVISED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A CALL FROM AN UNIDENTIFIED MALE WHO STATED THAT THE THREE MEN WHO PERPETRATED CAPTIONED NATTER ARE NAMED COLLECTED AND THAT THEY COULD BE LOCATED AL EITHER
, OR
WHERE
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PD 164-41
THE CALLER STATED THAT HE IS INTERESTED IN COLLECTING A REWARD FOR THIS INFORMATION AND WILL RECONTACT AFTER ARRESTS ARE MADE. THE CALLER STATED THAT b6
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KANSAS CITY, LOS ANGELES, AND SAN FRANSICO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED AND ARE CONDUCTING APPROPRIATE. INVESTIGATION. PORTLAND WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH FOR ADDITIONAL CONTACTS MADE BY CALLER.
THE CALLER STATED THAT b6
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KANSAS CITY, LOS ANGELES, AND SAN FRANSICO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED AND ARE CONDUCTING APPROPRIATE. INVESTIGATION. PORTLAND WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH FOR ADDITIONAL CONTACTS MADE BY CALLER. KANSAS CITY, SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AND REPORT RESULTS TO SEATTLE AND PORTLAND. END
SWD FBI. SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-3096IR 002 PD PLAIN
5:25 AM NITEL 12/5/71 SRC TO: SEATTLE (164-81) KANSAS CITY LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA- HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER FIVE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE
OREGONIAN NEWSPAPER AT PORTLAND ADVISED THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A CALL FROM AN UNIDENTIFIED MALE WHO STATED THAT
WHO PERPETRATED CAPTIONED MATTER
ARE NAMED
AND THAT THEY COULD BE LOCATED AT EITHER
, OR
WHERE
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-3097PAGE TWO
PD 164-41
THE CALLER STATED THAT HE IS INTERESTED IN COLLECTING A REWARD FOR THIS INFORMATION AND WILL RECONTACT AFTER ARRESTS ARE MADE.
SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3097PAGE TWO
PD 164-41
THE CALLER STATED THAT HE IS INTERESTED IN COLLECTING A REWARD FOR THIS INFORMATION AND WILL RECONTACT AFTER ARRESTS ARE MADE. THE CALLER STATED THAT
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KANSAS CITY, LOS ANGELES, AND SAN FRANSICO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED AND ARE CONDUCTING APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION. PORTLAND WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH FOR ADDITIONAL CONTACTS MADE BY CALLER. KANSAS CITY, SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AND REPORT RESULTS TO SEATTLE AND PORTLAND.
END
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DB Cooper-3098NROØ I KC PLAIN 7:35AM NITEL 12-5-71 KWC TO PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-31) FROM KANSAS CITY (164-80)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO. SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA- HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00:SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELECALL TO KANSAS CITY INSTANT DATE AND PORTLAND TELETYPE INSTANT DATE.
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REVIEW OF CITY DIRECTORIES FOR GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA WAS
NEGATIVE FOR ADDRESS OF
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KANSAS CITY INDICIES NEGATIVE REGARDING
KANSAS CITY .INDICIES REFLECT A WHO IS REFERENCED IN b6 A ITSMV CASE.
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REVIEW OF CITY DIRECTORIES FOR GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA WAS
NEGATIVE FOR ADDRESS OF
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KANSAS CITY INDICIES NEGATIVE REGARDING
KANSAS CITY .INDICIES REFLECT A WHO IS REFERENCED IN b6 A ITSMV CASE.
IS CURRENTLY YEARS OLD.
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KANSAS CITY INDICIES REVEALED FOURTEEN AT PORTLA
D
REQUEST KANSAS CITY IS SENDING FOLLOWING PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF
WHOSE INDICIES CARD b6 b7C
REFLECTED HE HAD BEEN
KANSAS CITY HAD
ITSMV CASE IN MALE, BORN
DESCRIBED AS WHITE
FIVE FEET EIGHT, ONE SIXTY LBS., BROWN EYES, BROWN HAIR, DARK
COMPLEXION WITH HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION FROM
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DB Cooper-3099 KC 164-80
PAGE TWO
KANSAS CITY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY WAS NEGATIVE FOR AND
DIRECTORY LISTED FIVE
NONE OF WHOM HAD
ADDRESS OF
KANT
S CITY WILL CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE
END
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DB Cooper-3100
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b6 b7CMRØØ1 KC PLAIN 7:35AM NITEL 12-5-71 KWC TO PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM KANSAS CITY (164-80)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA- HIJACKING, EXTORTION.
KWC TO PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM KANSAS CITY (164-80)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA- HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00:SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELECALL TO KANSAS CITY INSTANT DATE AND PORTLAND TELETYPE INSTANT DATE.
REVIEW OF CITY DIRECTORIES FOR GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA WAS
NEGATIVE FOR ADDRESS OF
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KANSAS CITY INDICIES NEGATIVE REGARDING
KANSAS CITY INDICIES REFLECT A WHO IS REFERENCED IN b6 A ITSMV CASE. YEARS OLD. IS CURRENTLY
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REFLECTED HE HAD BEEN
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MALE, BORN
DESCRIBED AS WHITE
FIVE FEET EIGHT, ONE SIXTY LBS., BROWN EYES, BROWN HAIR, DARK
COMPLEXION WITH HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION FROM
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KANSAS CITY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY WAS NEGATIVE FOR AND DIRECTORY LISTED FIVE NONE OF WHOM HAD
ADDRESS OF
KANT
S CITY WILL CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
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KANSAS CITY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY WAS NEGATIVE FOR AND DIRECTORY LISTED FIVE NONE OF WHOM HAD
ADDRESS OF
KANT
S CITY WILL CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
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SF PLAINTEXT
8/05PM
12-5-71 MXG NITEL
PM SEATTLE (164-81)
KANSAS LOS ANGELES PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO THIS DATE. RE PORTLAND TELEPHONE CALL TO SAN FRANCISCO THIS DATE. INVESTIGATION THIS DATE DETERMINED ADDRESS
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CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE AT
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IF ANY, ON THIS DATE. THIS SOURCE WILL ENDEAVOR TO DO SO MONDAY, TWELVE SIX, NEXT.
CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE AT
COULD NOT FURNISH
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INFO REGARDING
IF ANY, ON THIS DATE. THIS SOURCE WILL ENDEAVOR TO DO SO MONDAY, TWELVE SIX, NEXT.
SAN FRANCISCO INDICES REVEALED THE FOLLOWING INFO: (ONE) 1
SAN FRANCISCO FILE
NEGRO . DOB
SNRA NUMBER
PRESENT STATUS NOT AVAILABLE THIS DATE.
(TWO)
SF FILE
AKA
(NUMEROUR OTHER ALIAS) WAS
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DESCRIBED: WHITE, DOB
FIVE TEN, TWO ZERO TWO LBS., BROWN HAIR BALDING TO
TOP MIDDLE, EYES COMPLEXION OLIVE. PARENTS ARE
(THREE) SAN FRANCISCO FILE
CAPTIONED
ARRESTED
DEPARTMENT,
POLICE
INVESTIGATION AT SAN FRANCISCO CONTINUING.
END
DCA ..... FBI SE CLR
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004 SF PLAINTEXT
8/05PM 12-5-71 MXG
NITEL
PM SEATTLE (164-81) KANSAS LOS ANGELES PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO THIS DATE. RE PORTLAND TELEPHONE CALL TO SAN FRANCISCO THIS DATE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO THIS DATE. RE PORTLAND TELEPHONE CALL TO SAN FRANCISCO THIS DATE. INVESTIGATION THIS DATE DETERMINED ADDRESS
HAS BEEN COOPERATIVE IN THE PAST WITH THIS BUREAU.
END PAGE ONE
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RECORDS OF INSTANT
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IF ANY, ON THIS DATE. THIS SOURCE WILL ENDEAVOR TO DO SO MONDAY, TWELVE SIX, NEXT.
SAN FRANCISCO INDICES REVEALED THE FOLLOWING INFO: (ONE)
SAN FRANCISCO FILE
NEGRO. DOB
SNRA NUMBER
PRESENT STATUS NOT AVAILABLE THIS DATE.
(TWO)
SF FILE
AKA
( NUMEROUR OTHER ALIAS)
WAS
END PAGE TWO
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DESCRIBED: WHITE, DOB
FIVE TEN, TWO ZERO TWO LBS., BROWN HAIR BALDING TO
TOP MIDDLE, EYES COMPLEXION OLIVE. PARENTS ARE
(THREE) SAN FRANCISCO FILE
CAPTIONED
ARRESTED
POLICE
DEPARTMENT,
INVESTIGATION AT SAN FRANCISCO CONTINUING.
PARENTS ARE
(THREE) SAN FRANCISCO FILE
CAPTIONED
ARRESTED
POLICE
DEPARTMENT,
INVESTIGATION AT SAN FRANCISCO CONTINUING.
END
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DB Cooper-3108OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (a CFA) 301-1L#
2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164 - 81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 ;SE
DATE: 12/1/71
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NAME :
ADDRESS :
SSAN :
DOB:
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MILITARY:
RELATIVES :
A review of the file revealed further that suspect
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SEKCEED INDEXED
1
164-81-632
DECS 1971
FBI - SŁADIE
90
*,
$010-XX
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3109RE: SUSPECT
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On_11/30/71, , advised she
She further advised that on Wednesday, 11/24/71, the day of the captioned hijacking, she
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She further advised that on 11/24/71, she
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had no current snapahot
taken in California.
she
She further advised that on Wednesday, 11/24/71, the day of the captioned hijacking, she
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She further advised that on 11/24/71, she
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had no current snapahot
taken in California. The photo b6
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and
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JWM: jm (1) OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAY CHEZ EDITION CSA FPMA (n CFM) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO: SEATTLE,
11/24/71 .
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 12/1/71
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On instant date
King County Police Department, telephonically contacted this office.
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 12/1/71
Sub F
Unsub driving can work tic
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On instant date
King County Police Department, telephonically contacted this office. advised that Washington State Patrol advised her that a man named stated that he saw a man who looked like unsub at Smitties Pancake House, North Bend,Wn. Man was seen driving a Brown Ford Galaxie, license on Hwy 90.
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TX
Only phone number is know for KCPD did not know
address.
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Seattle indices negative.
GJW:gjw (3)
Addendum: . License registered to
164-81-633
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: . SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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On instant date
King County Police Department, telephonically contacted this office.
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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On instant date
King County Police Department, telephonically contacted this office. that Washington State Patrol advised her that a man named stated that he saw a man who looked like unsub at Smitties Pancake House, North Bend, Wn. Man was seen driving a Brown Ford Galaxie, license on Hwy 90.
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East bound
Only phone number is known for
KCPD did not know
address.
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GJW:gjw (3)
Addendum: License registered to
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-1LI
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:	12/1/71
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER	CC-	COURSE

SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
SEARCH WITNESSES
SA called from
BIBLER	CC-	COURSE

SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
SEARCH WITNESSES
SA called from Philadelphia today.
Hle is the one doing the interviews with So far, all the pictures shown to her, including have been non-idents. They are sending us a teletype but he wanted us to know that and he also wanted us to know wants to be thoroughly re-interviewed since she feels she can now recall things which she did not furnish previously. They are going to do this in the morning.
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He said that she told him that the subject told her he wanted to take off with the ladder down, the gear down
told her to tell him that they could not take off with the ladder down and he muttered. "Yes you can, but that's alright, we can tower it later."
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told us he thought this was significant since this would indicate the subject knew a lot about airplanes, perhaps that he might have worked on the 727 at one time. He also thought it was significant that "we'll be flying with 15 degrees" since this is pilot talk, meaning 15 degrees of flaps.
He also thought it was significant that "we'll be flying with 15 degrees" since this is pilot talk, meaning 15 degrees of flaps. I asked him if or not the subject gave instructions as to the course to fly. He said that the subject did not, that he did not give any headings, he did not outline any course, but simply said to take him to Mexico. mentioned whether
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They will be reinterviewing her tomorrow and furnish a teletype.
PRB:k1b :(2)
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164-81-634
SEARCHED INDEXED SERVULES MIL FILED DECO 71 FBI-SEATTLE
1
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3113FD-302 (REV. 1)-27-70)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/6/71
EARL J. COSSEY, 349 North 101st, Seattle, advised that the pilot chutes on both of the back pack parachutes which were furnished to the hijacker on 11/24/71, were white in color. He stated that also the back pack chute which was missing from the aircraft upon its arrival at Reno, Nevada, was white in color.
Concerning the chest pack parachutes, he stated that these parachutes are hand deployed and do not contain pilot
Concerning the chest pack parachutes, he stated that these parachutes are hand deployed and do not contain pilot chutes. The chest pack chute which was sewn up as a practice chute and which was missing from the airplane was also white in color.

Jaterviewed on 12/3/71	Seattle, Washington o!	File # SE 164-81 -635
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by SA	/k1b Date dictofed	12/6/71

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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31141971 EISENHOWER USA
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FBI - SEAT
DECZ 1
SERIANZED AALFIL
SEARCHED
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IN
DB Cooper-3115OPTIONAL FORM NO. 55 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO .
:SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
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DATE:
12/1/71
FROM :SA
SUBJECT:UNSUB ; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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:SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
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DATE:
12/1/71
FROM :SA
SUBJECT:UNSUB ; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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On instant date. 11:40pm, , phone telephonically advised that he and just viewed the photo of the hijacker on TV and that he strongly resembled
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then advised that
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years but said the photo was a strong lookalike to
,
She provided the following description:
DOB
HEIGHT 5'10"- 5'11"
WEIGHT 165 pounds
Black Hair BROWN EYES
OLIVE COMPLEXION THIN BUILD
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Portland
164-81-637
IALLYLD
DEC 3 1971 FBI - SEAFILE
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2-Seattle WR.J/wr j (2)
5010-104
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Dear Sir.
12-1-71
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My wife and I agreed I should send you this. It might he as wild a guess as the plot itself but here Igo.
I looked at the comporte in the Raper of your ligacher and I said I know him, but from where ?! Today I remembered who I thought reminded me of the photo In the years
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who reservilles your description a good deal.
Today I remembered who I thought reminded me of the photo In the years
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DB Cooper-3118FBI description of hijacker given
' 'This drawing below of the hijacker was made by FBI artists during in- terviews with witnesses, primarily the aircraft crew. If a witness says of the drawing, "His lips look too thin," then changes are made.
Following is a word description of the hijacker. Special FBI agent Tom Manning said today he is particularly anxious to distribute picture and de- scription in The Daily News' circulation area.
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: Mid 40s
Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin appear- ance, medium smooth
Hair: Dark brown or
Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: Mid 40s
Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin appear- ance, medium smooth
Hair: Dark brown or black, nor- mal style, parted on left, combed back. Sideburns, low ear level
Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark,
wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice: Low, spoke intelligently: no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the U.S.
Characteristic: Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes
Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes
Composite drawing of hijacker
DB Cooper-3119have been hard to find. Mrs .: He still is.
. QUICK CHANGE
Builder: This is just the mouse for you sir - Tudor style.
Prospective buyer: Oh, I don't care for the Tudor style very much.
Builder: We can soon alter that for you, sir. Frank, bring your paint re- mover and take them oak beams off the ceiling. - Quote
Port Calendar
SHIPS IN PORT
Japan Juniper, Port of Longview, Japanese ship loading logs for Japan.
- Quote
Port Calendar
SHIPS IN PORT
Japan Juniper, Port of Longview, Japanese ship loading logs for Japan.
Hong Kong Mau, Port of Longview, American ship discharging general cargo from Japan and Hong Kong ..
Arne_ Port of Longview, ship loading paper for the Persian Gulf.
Mini Lagoon, Port of Longview, Liberiaa ship discharging lumber from Colombia.
Feramore, Port of Longview. Norwegian ship discharging general cargo from Hong Kong.
Shabjeban Jayanti, Port of Longview, Indian ship loading grain for India,
SCHEDULED ARRIVALS Tonight
Golden Ocean, Port of Longview, ship to dis- charge plywood and general cargo from Taiwan and Singapore;
Tuesday Stove Tradition, Port of Kalama, German ship. to load grain fot Japan.
THE DAILY NEWS Ilth and Douglas Sts. Longview, Wash. 98632 Telephone 425-1600
Issued every. afternoon except Sunday. by the Longview Publishing Co. Second class postage is paid at Longview, Wash, Suggested subscription rates by Junior Dealer and Motor Routes one month to advance: $2 25 in Washington and $2 00 in Oregon.
Second class postage is paid at Longview, Wash, Suggested subscription rates by Junior Dealer and Motor Routes one month to advance: $2 25 in Washington and $2 00 in Oregon. Mail rates for Cowhtz, Lewis, Wahkla- kum, Clark and Pacthe Counties, Wash., and Co- lumbia County, Ore., in advance: One month -+ $2 50 2 One year - $24 00
Just in Time for THE HOLIDAYS!
MAYTAG Built-In DISHWASHERS
We Install-We Service YOU CAN INSTALL IF YOU WISH
Weil instali and guarantee of you can install -- just buy our installation kit
KELSO Maytag MART 404 S. Pacific - Phone 423-5110
ning to, make the scene in Cathlame with the help of many volunteer Sants *Claus helpers.
The Homemaker's Council will oper the season's activities with its 'Kri Kringle event, Saturday and Sunday il the- Skamokawa Grange Hall. Hom decorating ideas will be featured.
At 2 p.m. Dec. 11 the annual Chi dren's Christmas program will be o stage at the old high school gym, Th original production, "You are There Toyland Dec. 24, 1971," was written produced and will be presented by Cathlamet Little Theatre members.
program will be o stage at the old high school gym, Th original production, "You are There Toyland Dec. 24, 1971," was written produced and will be presented by Cathlamet Little Theatre members.
The audience may not recognize the actors since they will be costumed a various 'favorite toys 'and storybool characters. After the 45-minute pro duction Santa Claus himself, as ever was, will hand out toys and treats to the youngsters, The Girl Scout Cad- ettes will also lend a helping hand for this show. Children of all ages are in- vited.
All the Wahkiakum High School
PRE GIFT
BIG AND LITTLE GIRL'S SLEEPWEAR
sale. 397 ca. 1/5 3-6x. Reg. $ 50.
sale 4" ...
sices 7-14 ... Reg. 6.00
brushed ocetate and nylon sleep- weor trimmed with pretty ribbons and lace. soft, sleepy colors, by Tom Girl.
FIRM BED RI 39
sale
Reg. 5.99 ... non.c genic Celocloud shredded ureth filled. solid color- co roy of floral print.
DB Cooper-3120FD-36 (Rev/5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
11/30/71
Transmit the following in
( Type in plaintext or code)
Via
ATRTEL
(Priority) ATRMATI
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
- SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB, aka NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT FROM SEATTLE TO PORTLAND 11/24/71 HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00:
in plaintext or code)
Via
ATRTEL
(Priority) ATRMATI
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
- SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB, aka NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT FROM SEATTLE TO PORTLAND 11/24/71 HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle are two photographs of no copies of which are
being retained at Las Vegas and two photographs of obtained from the Las Vegas Police Department.
name is
who advised her true legal residing at
advised on 11/29/71, that she strongly believed the artist's conception of the unknown hijacker, witnessed on the "Today Show" on N. B.C .. strongly resembles
stated she was not paying particular , attention to the program; had a glimpse only of the phdograph but was attracted to the mouth of the artist's conception as well as the ears and general facial characteristics.
stated that
2- Seattle (Enc. 4) Rec'd I - Las Vegas HEH: jr (3)
ps Lead
164-81- 638
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DEC Om71
hi
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Sent
ST U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-419-135
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DB Cooper-3122LV 164-60
Race :
White
Sex :
Male
Height : 6'
Weight :
180 pounds
Build:
Medium (good physical condition)
Hair:
or brown
Eyes :
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Las Vegas Police dis-
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Sex:
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Date of Birth:
Place of Birth: Height : Weight :
Build:
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Hair:
Eyes : 
and starting to turn gray
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LV 164-60
Complexion:
Scars:
Education:
Occupation :
SSAN:
Nearest relative:
Arrests :
He had no prior FBI or current fingerprint record at that time and
In view of the subsequent discrepancies in age, hair and complexion, compared with that supplied by witnesses the foregoing is being furnished to Seattle for information only at present.
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AIRMAIL

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AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:	SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)

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of
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Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Height: 6'
Weight:
180 pounds
Build:
Medium (good physical condition)
Hair:
or brown
Eyes:
Complexion:
Voice:
Scars and marks :
Immediate relative:
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Race:
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Date of Birth:
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Weight: 190 pounds
Build:
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Hair:
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Eyes : *
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Department, advised on 11/29/71, their file closed the following:
and starting to turn gray LV 164-60
Complexion :
Scars :
Education: Occupation:
SSAN: Nearest relative:
Arrests:
He had no prior FBI or current fingerprint record at that time and
In view of the subsequent discrepancies in age, hair and complexion, compared with that supplied by witnesses the foregoing is being furnished to Seattle for information only at present.
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- 4 -PLAIN
TELETYPE
12/2/71
URGENT
TO : SAC, SALT LAKE CITY
FROM: SAC,
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- 4 -PLAIN
TELETYPE
12/2/71
URGENT
TO : SAC, SALT LAKE CITY
FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
REURTEL, DECEMBER ONE LAST. RE: SUSPECT
IS ONLY
FAMILY LOCATED IN SHE DOES NOT KNOW
RECORDS DO NOT LIST ANOTHER
CITY UTILITY BY THAT SPELLING.
SALT LAKE CITY, ADVISE BUTTE RESULTS OF ATTEMPTED
AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE FROM CONTACT WITH
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS OF AND IF LAST
NAME OF IS CORRECTLY SPELLED.
BUTTE, WILL HOLD IN ABEYANCE FURTHER CONTACT WITH
FAMILIES IN WITH LAST NAME SPELLING OF 
AIR MAIL COPY TO SEATTLE.
1 - Seattle (AM) JSN/gld (2)
164-81-639
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FBI
Date:
12/3/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 035, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING (00: SEATTLE)
Bufile 164-2111
Re Charlotte teletype to St.
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 035, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING (00: SEATTLE)
Bufile 164-2111
Re Charlotte teletype to St. Louis and Seattle
12/2/71. IA 48
Enclosed herewith for the assistance of Seattle
are two photos O FBI taken at U. S. penitentiary, which are a look-alike to the artist's conception of UNSUB which appeared in the 11/29/71 edition of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N.C., as an Associated Press photo.
FBI currently is a Federal fugitive whose whereabouts are unknown. FBI, Charlotte, is 00 in an investigation concerning him captioned aka - FUGITIVE; ITSMV; PAROLE VIOLATOR; Charlotte file HiS
BOND DEFAULT," Bufile FBI identification record dated indicates he has traveled all over the United States including one arrest by Sheriff's Office, and one
arrest by so,
The following description of has been developed during this fugitive investigation concerning him:
@ 3- Seattle (164-81) (Encs. 2) rec " Charlotte (2 - 164-101) (1 -
164-81-643
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Special Agent in Charge
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FBI Date:
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
CE 164-101
Name Aliases
Race
Sex
White Male
DOB
POB
Height Weight
6Y
160 lbs.
Hair Eyes
Brown
Brown
Scars and marks Military Service
FBI No.
Social Security No. N.C. Operator's License No. Occupation Marital status Mother
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DB Cooper-3152FD-36 (Rev. 3-22-64).
FBI
Date:
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(Type in plaintext of code)
Via
CE 164-101
(Priority)
(Description continued)
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will display enclosed photo of to appropriate witnesses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3153
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FBI
Date:
12/6/71
PLAINTEXT
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext of code) URGENT
Via
.
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND
-
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND
-
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING: EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. STAKE RE: SUSPECT
INFORMATION RECEIVED BY SEATTLE THAT COMPOSITE DRAWING
OF UNSUB RESEMBLES WHO IS BELIEVED TO BE
RESIDING IN THE AREA AND RECEIVES MAIL
THROUGH GENERAL DELIVERY.
REPORTEDLY WORKED FOR
.
AND REPORTEDLY HAS BEEN IN TROUBLE WITH THE PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
HE IS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
AMERICAN, BORN
PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, DEVELOPEBACKGROUND INFORMATION
CONCERNING AND ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PHOTOGRAPH AND ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
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Date:
12/2/71
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
(Priority) 2
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM por
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)(P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines
Flight 305, Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/2/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
(Priority) 2
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM por
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)(P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines
Flight 305, Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
49)
Re Seattle teletype to Sacramento, dated 12/1/71.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of California
driver's license
bearing photograph of
California driver's license bearing
and California
photograph of driver's license bearing photograph of
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
1,50
On 12/1/71,
Driver's License Section, California DMV, was requested to cause a search of their files regarding one
On 12/2/71, advised: 2 Seattle (Enc. 3) dc 2 - Los Angeles ( Info) 2 - Sacramento RJA: jct (6)
164-81-645 SEPTONED ............. INDEXED SERIALNED MAPLED DEC @ 1977
Can we eliminate without showing M Per
Approved:
Sent
Special Agent in Charge
I U. s. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEI 1971-419-135 DB Cooper-3155
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(1) California license
was issued
on to one
California.
is described as DOB
brown hair, brown eyes, 6', 170 pounds.
OFFICEI 1971-419-135 DB Cooper-3155
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(1) California license
was issued
on to one
California.
is described as DOB
brown hair, brown eyes, 6', 170 pounds. This license expired on
and has not been renewed to date.
(2) California driver's license
was issued on to
California.
is described as DOB
brown hair,
and 160 pounds. This license is due to expire on
eyes, 6'2"
(3) California driver's license
issued
on
to
California.
is described as brown hair, brown eyes. 6'2", 170 pounds, This license is due to expire on
advised that these were the only three individuals issued driver's license in the surname of
The above driver's licenses were compared with the artist sketch of the individual who hijacked Northwest Airlines plane out of Seattle, and none of them appear to be identical or similar with'.the artist sketch.
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DB Cooper-3156 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 102 EDITION GSA FPMR (8 (FR) 101-1L+ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
Suy
RE:
Minneapolis, advised that Stewardess was interviewed this AM, and she said that the definitely was not the subject.
photo of
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5010-XXI
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-315712/6/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
RE :
Minneapolis, advised that Stewardess was interviewed this AM, and she said that the definitely was not the subject.
photo of
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164-81-646
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED MA FILED 1 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-315812/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO1
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: EXHIBIT SECTION,
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
SUB-KC
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
2
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
AIRMAIL
TO1
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: EXHIBIT SECTION,
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
SUB-KC
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
2
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle teletype transmitted by facsimile,
11/30/71.
On December 6, 1971, witness submitted to SA LIVO color photographs he clipped from the National Geographic magazine, which he feels more closely depicts the nose and cheeks of the unknown subject, whom he feels was of Mexican-American dissent with possibly Indian blood.
These are being forwarded to the Bureau in the event any further sketches of the unknown subject are contemplated. Seattle is retaining xerox copies of these photographs. in Sub K
2 - Bureau (Enc. 5)
3' + Seattle
(2 - 164-81)
(1 - 164-81-Sub K)
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DB Cooper-3159
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: EXHIBIT SECTION,
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle teletype transmitted by facsimile,
11/30/71.
(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle teletype transmitted by facsimile,
11/30/71.
On December 6, 1971, witness submitted to SA Live color photographs he clipped from the National Geographic magazine, which he feels more closely depicts the nose and cheeks of the unknown subject, whom he feels was of Mexican-American dissent with possibly Indian blood.
These are being forwarded to the Bureau in the event any further sketches of the unknown subject are contemplated. Seattle is retaining xerox copies of these photographs.
2 - Bureau (Enc. 5)
3 )- Seattle
(2 - 164-81)
(1 - 164-81-Sub K)
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DB Cooper-3160
164-81-647
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
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On 12/6/71, SA JOHN G. GREEN from Buffalo, telephonically advised that a suspect has been developed based on information concerning him received by the
GREEN from Buffalo, telephonically advised that a suspect has been developed based on information concerning him received by the Buffalo Division. who lived
He left have not heard from him since
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generally fits the description of UNSUB and there was some indication that he might be planning some big job. 
stated that an airtel from Buffalo setting forth the details and enclosing a photo, is forthcoming; however, he furnished the information telephonically in view of Bureau instructions. JSD : klb (3)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 13 FILED DECO " !!! FBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3161SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION RE: SUSPECT -
On 12/6/71, SA JOHN G. GREEN from Buffalo,
telephonically advised that a suspect has been developed based on information concerning him received by the Buffalo Division. who lived
He eft
have not heard from him since
that time.
GREEN from Buffalo,
telephonically advised that a suspect has been developed based on information concerning him received by the Buffalo Division. who lived
He eft
have not heard from him since
that time.
generally fits the description Of UNSUB and there was some indication that he might be planning some big job. stated that an airtel from Buffalo setting forth the details and enclosing a photo, is forthcoming; however, he furnished the information telephonically in view of Bureau instructions.
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12/6/71 .
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DB Cooper-3162NR 009 PD PLAIN
5:20 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA
TO :
SEATTLE (164-8!)
FROM: 
PORTLAND 9164-41) 1P
Daily ++ Sub. 80
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC., CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
SUMMARY TELETYPE. LOOK - ALIKE LEADS ARE BEING RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC AND ARE BEING COVERED. NO POSITIVE INFORMATION DEVELOPED TO DATE. (P). END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
THIS WAS NOT REOID INTIME FOR SE DAILY Tr.
164-81-649
SEARCHED ... INDEXED SERIALIZER .. 44 FILED DEC 61971 FRI .
END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
THIS WAS NOT REOID INTIME FOR SE DAILY Tr.
164-81-649
SEARCHED ... INDEXED SERIALIZER .. 44 FILED DEC 61971 FRI . SEATTLE 1 3
DB Cooper-3163OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) x1-115
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:	12/6/71
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER	Lub :	Cessna
SUBJECT:	UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE	35

On 12/4/71, Supervisor PRICE called from the
Bureau.
He referred to a UPI story to the effect that three different women had reported seeing or hearing a light plane near Mcclellan Air Field, Woodland, Washington, on the night of the hijacking.
He said Asst. Director BATES wanted to know what we were doing to resolve this if it had not already been resolved. He said we should send a teletype over the weekend.
Director BATES wanted to know what we were doing to resolve this if it had not already been resolved. He said we should send a teletype over the weekend.
After talking to SA MANNING, it was established that it had been resolved and that the b6
A teletype was sent to the Bureau on 12/4/71.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3164SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; , NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
On 12/4/71, Supervisor PRICE called from the
Bureau.
He referred to a UPI story to the effect that three different women had reported seeing or hearing a light plane near Mcclellan Air Field, Woodland, Washington, on the night of the hijacking.
He said Asst. Director BATES wanted to know what we were doing to resolve this if it had not already been resolved. He said we should send a teletype over the weekend.
Director BATES wanted to know what we were doing to resolve this if it had not already been resolved. He said we should send a teletype over the weekend.
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BOISE
\ Line G-I-K-M represente" the airplane's flight path as it approached the Portland (PDX) VOR.
2. The cabin pressure "hump" occurred at 0410 GMT, the time being corded by the WWWA Flight Operations Office (KWAFO) in Minneapo! It is a virtual certainty that the pressure "bump" marks the that the high-jacker (HJ) left the airplane. The airplane was Point A at that time, thus the HIJ's body would land at Point.A hvis 'chutes did not open (unlikely).
3. If it is assumed that the liJ was a highly expert parachutist; and would thus free-fall as far as practicable to insure the best accur acy of his touchdown point, he would
If it is assumed that the liJ was a highly expert parachutist; and would thus free-fall as far as practicable to insure the best accur acy of his touchdown point, he would land slightly to the NE bf Point A due to his drifting with the wind from the point of Wgiute opening.
4. If the HJ opened his 'chute as soon as he left the airplane, he would drift along the line"A-B and would touch dom at B. All lines parallel to' A-B are Mines along which the HJ would. drift if he opened his 'chute relatively early.
5. The parallelogram indicated by C-D-F-E represents the boundaries , of the probable touchdown area adjusted for possible time errors and for the above described wind drift. It is probably the most fruitful search area.
6. The earliest the HIJ could have jumped is 0406, and this point is. represented by Point G.
7. The crew believes the pressure "bump" occurred at 0410, but in any even are certain it occurred before 0415. If the LJ, jumped at 0406 (unlikely ) he would land on or near line G-H. If he jumped at 0415 he would land on or near line Mi.
8. Based on the above explanation of Figure 1, and on all the assumo tions based in its preparation, the
Based on the above explanation of Figure 1, and on all the assumo tions based in its preparation, the following are pertinent:
a. The most likely landing'point for the HJ is at, or slightly REA of Point A.
b. His landing point is more likely to be in area C-D-F-E than . any other.
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1. Line G-I-K-M represents the airplane's flight path as it app the Portland (PDX) VOR.
2. The cabin pressuro "hump" occurred at 0410 GMT, the time beingi corded by the M'A Flight Operations Office (NAFO) in Minneapol It is a virtuel certainty that the pressure "bump" marks the ti that the high-jackor (IiJ) left the airplane, The airplane was Point A at that time, thus the IIJ's body would lond at Point! this 'chutes did not open (unlikely).
3., If it is assumed that the liJ was a highly expert parachutist, and Would thus freo-fall as far as practicable to Insure the best. ace acy of lis' touchdown point, he would land slightly to the NE bf Point A due to his drifting with the wind from the point of opening.
4. If the RJ opened his 'chute as soon as he left the airplane, ha would drift along the line"A-B and would touch down
If the RJ opened his 'chute as soon as he left the airplane, ha would drift along the line"A-B and would touch down at B. All lines parallel to' A-B ore Mines along which the HJ wouldi drift if he opened his 'chute relatively early.
5. The parallelogram indicated by C-D-F-E represents the boundaries , of the probable touchdown arca adjusted for possible time errors and for the above described wind drift. It is probably the most fruitful search area.
6. The earliest the liJ could have jumped is 0406, and this point represented by Point G.
7. The crew believes the pressure "bump" occurred at 0410, but in any even are certain it occurred before 0415. If the hJ. jumped at 0406 (unlikely) he would land on or near line. G-N. If he Jumped at 0415 he would land on or near Line Mi.
8. Based on the above explanation of Figure 1, and on all the assumpy tions based in its preparation, the following are pertinent:
a. The most likely landing'point for the HJ is at, or slightly of Point A.
b. His landing point is more likely to be in area C-D-F-E than , any other.
The most likely landing'point for the HJ is at, or slightly of Point A.
b. His landing point is more likely to be in area C-D-F-E than , any other.
c. It is possible his landing point could be anywhere within the arce shown (G-I-N-M), but the probability goes down as the ends of this ares are approached. 164-81-65% b6
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DB Cooper-3168
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DB Cooper-3169
12/4/71
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210OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1912 EDITION GSA FPMR (H CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
Sul : Search Sube
FROM :
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SEARCH AREA
A facsimile copy of a memo prepared by
which was
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accompanied by a map, which is also a facsimile, were re- ceived at 6:05 PM, 12/4/71, from Minneapolis.
The map shows the course of the aircraft from slightly north of the Kelso-Longview area to just south of Battle Ground
The map shows the course of the aircraft from slightly north of the Kelso-Longview area to just south of Battle Ground and sets out the most likely area for the parachute drop according to latest b6
calculations as an area described by paralel lines C, D E & F. Generally speaking this would be an area between Pidgeon Springs and an area just north and east of Woodland.
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The above information was furnished on 12/6/71 by ASAC BIBLER to SA MANNING at which time SA MANNING advised that he is sure that the area now described has already been searched by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft and that much of it has been covered on the ground as well.
It is noted that on 12/2/71, advised that after re-examining the flight recorder, he would suggest that the search area could be extended to the north an additional three miles, and to as south as the Columbia River. That information was furnished to SA MANNING and possibly included the area now described in the map prepared by SA MANNING requested that to be sure that the area had been searched, that accopy of the map be forwarded to him for examination.
and possibly included the area now described in the map prepared by SA MANNING requested that to be sure that the area had been searched, that accopy of the map be forwarded to him for examination.
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5010-304
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(3) RW
164-81-652
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIANVED MA ALE DECO 17171 FBI-SEATTLE
MANNING AU
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3170SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SEARCH AREA
A facsimile conv of a memo prepared by
which was
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accompanied by a map, which is also a facsimile, were re- ceived at 6:05 PM, 12/4/71, from Minneapolis.
The map shows the course of the aircraft from slightly north of the Kelso-Longview area to just south of Battle Ground and sets out the most likely area for the parachute' drop according to latest b6 b7C
calculations as an area described by paralel lines C, D E & F. Generally speaking this would be an area between Pidgeon Springs and' an area just north and east of Woodland.
The above information was furnished on 12/6/71 by ASAC BIBLER to SA MANNING at which time SA MANNING
The above information was furnished on 12/6/71 by ASAC BIBLER to SA MANNING at which time SA MANNING advised that he is sure that the area now described has already been searched by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft and that much of it has been covered on the ground as well.
It is noted that on 12/2/71, advised that after re-examining the flight recorder, he would suggest that the search area could be extended to the north an additional three miles, and to as south as the Columbia River. That information was furnished to .SA MANNING and possibly included the area now described in the map prepared by
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SA MANNING requested that to be sure that the area had been searched, that a copy of the map be forwarded to him for examination.
CEF :k1b (3)
164-81-652.
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SAC QU FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3171OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMR ( CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM :
SA CHARLES E.
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM :
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
Sub : Search
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SEARCH AREA
On 12/2/71, when talking to Northwest Airlines at Minneapolis, he advised that they would be willing to fly the same airplane involved in the hijacking over the area flown during the course of the hijacking and with all conditions as prevailed during the incident itself. He advised that even two volunteers could be used who would make the parachute jump over any area we might request.
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was advised that his officer is appreciated and the matter will be referred to Mr. MILNES.
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CEF :klb (3)
SAC- SAYS NO.
aSAC One qu
164-81-653
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MIL FILED MI DEC3 0071 FBI-SEATTLE
9
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3172SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING;
FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SEARCH AREA
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On 12/2/71, when talking to Northwest Airlines at Minneapolis, he advised that they would be willing to fly the same airplane involved in the hijacking over the area flown during the course of the hijacking and with all conditions as prevailed during the incident itself. He advised that even two volunteers could be used who would make the parachute jump over any area we might request.
was advised that his officer is b6 appreciated and the matter will be referred to Mr. MILNES. b7C (3)
CEF : k1b
164-81-653
SEARCHED INDEXED, SERIALIZED FILED m 1
DEC 0 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3173FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
UNSUB;
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES
FLIGHT NUMBER 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Re Cincinnati teletype to the Bureau, copies to Los Angeles and
UNSUB;
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES
FLIGHT NUMBER 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Re Cincinnati teletype to the Bureau, copies to Los Angeles and Seattle, dated 12/1/71.
RE:
VIA 3 
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of obtained from the files of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Santa Ana, California, on 11/30/71. described as a white male American, born 5'10", 165 pounds, hair, eyes, medium build, medium complexion.
Results of investigation at Los Angeles regarding being submitted via nitel this date.
Facsimile copies of photograph provided to Seattle 12/1/71.
2) Padre - Seattle (Encl. 1) (AM - SPECIAL DELIVERY) 2 - Los Angeles
crs/kah (4)
164-81- 654
SCHOOLED 
INDEXET DEC ( 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1900
Approved: Web
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge DB Cooper-3174 T. & GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1960 O - 346-000 (11)
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b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: December 2, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO: lag
SAC, SEATTLE FROM
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
RE: UNSUB; NORTHWEST
FBI Date: December 2, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO: lag
SAC, SEATTLE FROM
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
RE: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11/24/71 CAA - AIR PIRACY
00: SEATTLE
44
IA
Re San Francisco nitel to Seattle, 12/1/71.
Enclosed for Seattle is the photo of b6 b7c ৳7D
on 12/1/71, which need not be
returned.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Display photo of to witnesses and if more recent photo is needed, set forth lead to San Francisco to conduct investigation at telephone number in attempt to obtain one.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
(2) Seattle ( Enc. 1 ) euch 2 - San Francisco 4
JGH: 1rr (4)
164-81-655 SEARCHED INDEXES SERVIÇO MA FILED MAL DEC O: 19710 FBI - SEATTLE não
DB Cooper-3175
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M. Per
0. 5 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O > 146-090 (11)
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158PM NITEL 12/4/71 GLN
SEATTLE ST. LOUIS (164-63) (AM)
FROM PHOENIX 164-100 1P
UNSUB, AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE; PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE .
LOUIS (164-63) (AM)
FROM PHOENIX 164-100 1P
UNSUB, AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE; PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE ..
RE ST. LOUIS TELETYPE TO PHOENIX, DECEMBER THIRD,' LAST.
, WERE DIS- PLAYED THE ARTIST CONCEPTION OF THE UNSUB., AND BOTH ADVISED THAT HE DID NOT APPEAR IDENTICAL TO A BOTH AD- VISED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW OF WHEREABOUTS ON DAY OF HI JACKING.
PHOENIX IS TRANSMITTING PHOTOGRAPHS OF TO SEATTLE SO THAT THEY CAN BE DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES. PENDING. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END 164-81-656
NJS FBI SEATTLE CLR
SEARCHED ........... INDEXBO. SERIALITOMAS FILED DEC (1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
m
20
DB Cooper-3176
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b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/4/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DAILY TELETYPE Sub.O UNSUB, aka DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NO. 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
TWO SEATTLE WITNESSES, VIEWING PHOTOS OF 1
ADVISED HE WAS NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB.
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
TWO SEATTLE WITNESSES, VIEWING PHOTOS OF 1
ADVISED HE WAS NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB.
PORTLAND WITNESS,
ADVISED FACIMILE/PHOTO QUALITY TOO POOR TO
IN TRANSIT AND BEING CONSIDER. STEWARDESS
CONTACTED ON ARRIVAL AT MINNEAPOLIS, FOR SHOWING OF BUTTE MAKING INQUIRY IN AREA TO DETERMINE AREA AROUND TIME OF HIJACKING. PHOTO. IF WAS IN
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164-81-657
JLK/ Approved: 8
Sent
4:22 PM
Per
OCA
DB Cooper-3177
Special Agent in ChargeOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19 EDITION GSA FPMR (2 CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/30/71
FROM : SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub J
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telephone
b6 advised that at approximately 9:30 P.M., this date, he observed a man who resembled the artist's conception published in the daily newspapers
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164-81-658
SEARCHED ....... INDEXED. SERIALIZED 2/03 FILED. L. 14
NOV 3 01971 FBI - SEATTLE
FEE/fee (2)
5010-100
Buy U.
, this date, he observed a man who resembled the artist's conception published in the daily newspapers
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164-81-658
SEARCHED ....... INDEXED. SERIALIZED 2/03 FILED. L. 14
NOV 3 01971 FBI - SEATTLE
FEE/fee (2)
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-317812/3/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
,
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
001 Seattle
RE:
Reference Miani teletype to Bureau dated 12/2/71.
Enclosed for Minneapolis is one (1) photo of
during period November 21 through November 26, 1971, Miami is requested to display photographs to witnesses prior to interview of 
On December 3, 1971, photo shown to two witnesses at Seattle who did not identify as Unsub. b6 b7C
LEAD
MINNEAPOLIS At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Display photo of CASE to witnesses and advise Seattle and Miami of results by teletype.
2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 1)
1 - Miami 2 - Seattle JSD:11b
(5) N/A
DB Cooper-3179
164-81-659
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b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR (n CFR) 10 !
1)
1 - Miami 2 - Seattle JSD:11b
(5) N/A
DB Cooper-3179
164-81-659
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b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR (n CFR) 10 !- 110 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/4/71
FROM :
SPC
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
DAN COOPER;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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At about 5:00 PM, 12/4/71, SA
Eugene,
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UNSUB. He believes face is to round.
b6 Oregon RA (Portland FBI), advised by FTS telephone that he showed picture of Ło witness, who can nesther identify nor eliminate as ears stand out to much and his
DCA/dca (2) AJAC ADVISED
164-81-660
D
SEARCHED .... INDEKED SERIALIZED 1/3 FILED 23 DEC 4 1971 FBI . SEATTLE e
5010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3180 0
NRØ25 CG PLAIN 1011PM NITEL 12-3-71 RWR TO SEATTLE (164-81) CLEVELAND PITTSBURGH ST. LOUIS FROM CHICAGO (164-297)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
LOUIS FROM CHICAGO (164-297)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE ST. LOUIS TELEPHONE CALL TO CHICAGO, DECEMBER THREE, INSTANT AND CHICAGO TELEPHONE CALL TO CLEVELAND INSTANTL.
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SUSPECTE
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DOB :
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REVIEW OF MILITARY RECORDS ST. LOUIS REVEALED SUSPECT
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ON DECEMBER THREE, INSTANT,
ADVISED FROM MEMORY SUSPECT EMPLOYED
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END PAGE ONE 164-81-661
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SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED YEML FILED. DEC (8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3181
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
HAS NO EMPLOYMENT 1
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RECORDS AND RECALLS NOTHING OF SUSPECT'S BACKGROUND.
CLEVELAND TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED' THAT FROM OTHER
BACKGROUND DEVELOPED, CLEVELAND IN PROCESS OF DETERMINING PRESENT WHEREABOUTS OF SUSPECT.
LEAD FOR PITTSBURGH TO LOCATE SUSPECT AT. ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, BEING LEFT TO DISCRETION OF OFFICE OF ORIGIN AFTER RESULTS OF CLEVELAND'S -EFFORTS TO LOCATE SUSPECT ARE KNOWN. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
SEARCHED
INDEXED. FILES
SERIALIZED
DEC 81971
F81 .
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
SEARCHED
INDEXED. FILES
SERIALIZED
DEC 81971
F81 . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3182
A
: NR 007 BI PLAIN 7:50 PM 12-3-71 NITEL DD TO: DIRECTOR, FBI SAC, CLEVELAND SAC, SEATTLE SAC, MINNEAPOLIS SAC, PHOENIX SAC, BALTIMORE SAC, PORTLAND
FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) 2P UNSUB; . NORTHWEST AIRLINES , FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA- HIJACKING , EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT
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REFERENCE CLEVELAND TEL 'DECEMBER THREE, SEVEN ONE AND SEATTL TELCALL TO BUTTE DECEMBER THREE, SEVEN ONE. INVESTIGATION AT
THIS DATE, INDICATES
PRESENTLY RESIDING AT
AND EMPLOYED AS
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-662
SEARCHED ... ... INDEED. SERIALIZED FILED 1 DEC ₺ 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3183BT 164-26
PAGE TWO
RESIDENCE
b6 b7C
IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE TO SEATTLE TELCALL,
NOT INTERVIEWED PENDING FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS OF
b6 b7C SEATTLE. END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-3184 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (6 CFR) 101-1L1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (6 CFR) 101-1L1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines,
Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING,
EXTORTION
RE:
DATE: 12/4/71
764-81-664
B
SEARCHED _________ INDEXIS
DEC @ 1971 FBI-SEATITE 1:
m 1
Re: Cleveland fel to Seattle, 12/3/71; Butte til to Seattle, 12/3/71.
At 7:20 AM, SA
Division 6, Bureau,
telephonically requested immediate reply on status of
investigation concerning subject of referenced Cleveland
teletype,
SA referred to instant case and telephonically contacted SA's CHARLES FERRELL, and ASAC BIBBLER regarding the matter.
Bureau was advised that photos were received at Seattle last night and will be shown to witnesses this date. Minneapolis (SA ARTHUR SULLIVAN) was advised of Bureau interest and requested to show photographs to witnesses this date and immediately notify this office of results, with copy of that correspondence to be directed to Bureau. SA SULLIVAN advised he could not locate photographs and had no record of having received same.
immediately notify this office of results, with copy of that correspondence to be directed to Bureau. SA SULLIVAN advised he could not locate photographs and had no record of having received same.
Cleveland office (SA's THOMPSON and WAYNE TISHNER) advised that photos were sent to Minneapolis on Northwest Flight 125 at 2:10 PM 11/3/71.
PD TI SHOW PHOTO TCM (1)
5010-104
Facsimiles of photos were sent to Portland and Philadelphia, and telephone calls made to those offices by
SA requesting they display photographs to witnesses this date and to notify Seattle and Bureau immediately of results. Portland will notify Eugene w/ facsimiles.
Butte Division was tele phonically advised, re referenced communication, to discreetly determine if suspect was physically present and accounted for on the day of instant hijacking, and immediately notify Seattle of results of that investigation. Supvsr. WALTERS advised that RA at would immediately be notified, and Seattle would receive results "by tonite". Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3188
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b6 b7C 13 SE 164-81
During above communication
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3188
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b6 b7C 13 SE 164-81
During above communication with Bureau by
telephone, Division 6, further advised that Assistant Director BISHOP is very interested in this case and has advised him that Crime Records Division has agreed to immediately diseminate nationally any information concerning key suspect in this case. He further advised a report was being submitted from Bureau to Director this date and they will be interested in any information on any developments instantly.
b6 b7C
b6 photos of FBI, Portland advised telephonically that facimils being sent, that these are to be transmitted to Eugene and shown to pertinent witnesses.
b7C
EBI, Philadelphia advised that facimile photos being
sent of to show to stewardess. They called back, that girl had left for Minneapolis and to contact her there. Minneapolis advised and will contact.
b6
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2%
DB Cooper-3189OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1M2 EDITION CSA FPMR (a (FR) 101-11+
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 17/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
Sub.
19 MAY 1M2 EDITION CSA FPMR (a (FR) 101-11+
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 17/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
Sub. H - Wilnesse
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTINIEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/6/71
SA
contacted
tollephone
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telephone
SA
exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b6 including that of b7C in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 cc 1-164-81 CNG (3)
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164-81-665 SEARCHED. INDEXED
DEC & 1971 FBI-SŁAIILE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3190OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFM) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub- H.
b6
b7C
On 12/6/71 SA
contacted
terephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, b6 including that of
a suspect ›
b7C
in the instant matter.
b6
b7C
On 12/6/71 SA
contacted
terephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, b6 including that of
a suspect ›
b7C
in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of b6 the hijacker in this case.
b7c
2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7c
164-81-666
SFASCHED ________ INDEXED. SAUTI SOL FIED Q DEC 6 1971 +BI-SEATTLE Chipmange
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3191OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY LE EDITION CSA FPMA (4 CFR) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM : SA
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub. A.
On : 12/6/71 SA
contacted
telephone
b6 b7C
telephone
SA
exhibited to
a group of photographs, b6 including that of
, a suspect b7C in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81
CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7c
164-81-667 SEARCHED INDEXED DEC 6 1971 ,
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DB Cooper-3192
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO.
b6 b7C
2-164-81
CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7c
164-81-667 SEARCHED INDEXED DEC 6 1971 ,
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DB Cooper-3192
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 182 EDITION CSA FPMR (a CFA) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM :
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION On 12/6/71 SA
Sub- H.
contacted
b6
Telephone
b7c
telephone
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C in the instant matter.
b6 including that of
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of b6 the hijacker in this case.
b7C
(2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7C
164-81-668
SEARCHED IRCEXED
DEC 6 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
Manning
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3193OPTIONAL FORM NO. W MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FAMA (a CFA) 10-1L4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/4/21
SA
contacted
TeleDanie
b6 b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to
a group of photographs, , a suspect b7c
b6 including that
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/4/21
SA
contacted
TeleDanie
b6 b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to
a group of photographs, , a suspect b7c
b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7C
164-81-668 SEARCHEDFACEXD __
DEC 6º 1971 FBI -SEATTLE Jesi
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3194OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
b6
b7C
Sub- N.
On ' 12/6/71
SA
contacted Mr.
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C
b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
Q (2-164-81
cc 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6
b7C
164-81-669 FACEXED
DEC 6 1971 FOI-SEATTLE
This
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO.
b6 b7C
Q (2-164-81
cc 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6
b7C
164-81-669 FACEXED
DEC 6 1971 FOI-SEATTLE
This
DB Cooper-3195
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPHA (U CFR) 30-118
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub. N.
On 12/6/71
SA
contacted
telephone Vice President b6
b7C
telephone
SA
exhibited to
a group of photographs, , a suspect b6 including that of b7C in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C 2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7C
164-81-670 SPASCHED ___ INDEXED m DEC @ 1971 FEI -SCALILE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3196OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION ESA FPMR (1 CFR) 11-1LI
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM : SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION On 12/6/71 SA
Sub - H
contacted
Telephone
telephone
b6 b7C
SA exhibited to a group of
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM : SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION On 12/6/71 SA
Sub - H
contacted
Telephone
telephone
b6 b7C
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C
b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of b6 the hijacker in this case.
b7C 2-164-81
CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6
b7C
164-81-671
SEARCHED
INDEXED
DEC 60 1971 Hst -SCA1 115
I
TRAD.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3197OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 10-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub. M
On 12/6/71
SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to
a group of photographs, b6 including that of , a suspect b7C in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6
b7C
2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
164-81-622 SPATCHED _____ FACEXED.
DEC ~ 1971 FEI -SEALILE
TOHO
Buy U.
b6
b7C
2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
164-81-622 SPATCHED _____ FACEXED.
DEC ~ 1971 FEI -SEALILE
TOHO
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3198OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN EDITION GSA FAMA (a CƠN) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub. It
On
12/6/71
SA
contacted
telephone
b6 b7c
telephone
b6 including that of
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
164-81-673
DEC 9 1971
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Cav b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY ING EDITION GIA FPHA (n CFA) 10-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub.
14 MAY ING EDITION GIA FPHA (n CFA) 10-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sub. It
b6 b7C
On
12/6/71
SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA
exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b6 including that of b7C in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
164-81-623
DEC @ 1971 red -Scette
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Du IT & Criver Rante Decustaria are the Payroll Casinos PlanHow to Steal $200,000
Or the Great Rancon-Hijacking
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Call me Michael Cooper, the newspapers are. I always wanted to commit the perfect crins. Now Itve got $200,000 tax free to prove it. That's alot of bread even after a three-way split.
I've been watching this plot a long time-in fact ever since I got out of the Army. Returned to Portland, my home town. ' Couldn't find a job and I tried hard, real hard. But no one appreciated my ability. Now the whole world is appreciating IV ability. There's no denying $200,000.
But no one appreciated my ability. Now the whole world is appreciating IV ability. There's no denying $200,000.
Boarded this Boeing 727 November 24th at Portland. It was just what I wanted. Soon as I got on I handed this stewardess a note ordering her to stick close and if mything wont wrong my briefcase would go off taking everyone with it. I had dynamite wired up in my case and I showed it to the broad to prove I was' serious. Told her to tell the pilot to notify the airport in Seattle to have money ready when we arrived. And two sets of parachutes should be thrown in for good measure. I wasn't about to take chances. This was kind of a milk-run so chances were agaist an air-marshal being on board. This would be the first major heist in the Northwest ever. That Green Baret training in Viet Nam came in handy for some thing.
I stayed in the back close to this stewardess. Don't think anybody really knew what was coming off, except the crew. Andthey were very efficient and cooled ₺. They know enough not to spook ne.
Don't think anybody really knew what was coming off, except the crew. Andthey were very efficient and cooled ₺. They know enough not to spook ne. I had long before decided that my life and that of a few others were well worth the risk for all that money. Besides before I had nothing to show for my life, now I do. I grant you money isn't all, just 99% and besides someday I can make another mint off my nemoirs.
Circling the arma for two and a half hours, we finally settled down. they didn't fool me none, The old Northwest Airlines Inc. was probably recording the. serial numbers, all 10,000 of them, because I wanted the money all in 20's. Maybe even a big oufit like that had trouble putting together $200,000 at that time of plant. 164-81-674 SEARCHED SERIALIZED.7722 FILED Once on the ground I allowed the 36 passengers and two stewardesses to disogger os 1971
FBI - SEATTLE Isant
DB Cooper 32012.
Ordered to the plane to refuel and prepare for immediate take-off on' schedule to Romo. There were official-looking gents all over the place, alot of them FBI men I imagine.
Ordered to the plane to refuel and prepare for immediate take-off on' schedule to Romo. There were official-looking gents all over the place, alot of them FBI men I imagine. Finally, this courier type guy boarded the plane megave the small white pouch to the stewardess that I allowed to.remain to be the interpreter. Oh, and last but not least the chutes. The dough seemed in order; it only weighed about 20 lbs. We took off about 7:30. Right on schedule, my schedule. . This iswhere the tining come in. Made the stewardess enter the captain's cockpit. Can you imagine, that fancy dame, when I first handed her the note and declared myself, actually thought I wanted a piece of her instead of the action. She got so she treated me with a little more respect, or should I say, fear. That's the way a man should treat a woman, under him. You give then much quarter and they'll stomp on you.
Well, back to that night. I got what little crew was left, four to be exact, up front. Oh, the instructions given to the crew uyon taking off were to leave the flaps down at 15º, unlatch the passenger door, to level off at 7,000 1 and to not exceed 95 knots.
Oh, the instructions given to the crew uyon taking off were to leave the flaps down at 15º, unlatch the passenger door, to level off at 7,000 1 and to not exceed 95 knots. ' They were also told the lattitude-longitudo course to take. I had everything h thought out, medless to say. I've been around planes before and Five made drops before, plenty of them and not just in Viet Nam. Was a moke fighter once. And I knew the drop-out area like the palm of my hand. For several weeks I practiced preci- sion dropping at the Crchards Chute Landing Area in Si Washington. And for all you'll ever know I might have had kin or somebody in the area, night I not?
Well, back to the story because this is where the action got fierce. Figured I had 30 to 45 minutes before make the drop. Lots to do. Taking my hunting knife out I slashed up a secondary chute and strapped the money around my waist. Put my long flashlight and K rations about my person. ch, and I had a 38 revolver which I never had to flash. And then the big job. To check out the main chuto. That was awkward but I had been practicing that too trying to cut down my time.
To check out the main chuto. That was awkward but I had been practicing that too trying to cut down my time. I had to rush that a little but that's the chances you take. Defused the dynamite, opened the door and tossed it out. Repacked the main chute, strapped it on my back, put the reserve chute on my chest which I learned afterwards had been sewn shut. That's a laugh. They must
DB Cooper-32023.
take me for a complet idiot. Why the hell do you think I ordered two sets of chutes. I didn't take many chances, not many at all.
It wasn't a bad night for a drop -- overcast but I would bail clear of thet. Checking my time, I cleared the altitude and speed with the captain over the com- Line. Everything was about right even though I missed the airport bean at Kalana because of poor visibility. I had to clear Lake Morwin, Clearing the clouds, I floated down. Heard la tor, there were three military trail planes but they couldn't seo me through the soup. I tugged and jerked the lines just right. Hit in a field.
Heard la tor, there were three military trail planes but they couldn't seo me through the soup. I tugged and jerked the lines just right. Hit in a field. Thank God I didn't get hung up in a tree. Concealed both chutes. Then checked my reading. I know pretty well where I was tut confirmed it with my compas and county map. I just had 5 to 10 miles to go to get to my car. Reached it by early morning. Let me tell you that man cannot live by broad alone or by K rations for that matter. Heard later when they nade a skidding, sparks-flying stop at Reno that they set dogs lose trying to spot ne in the hangers and adjoining homes. Yes, they must have taken me for a fool. But I had it all planned out, all planned out. They underesti- mated me all the way. I dropped short of where they said I did. And by the timo they find any traces of no, if they ever do, I'll be long gone. Might have holed up . in Portland or Seattle or lit straight out for Canada. Odds are they'll never find mo. Not if they're looking for a LOish, Latin type man in a dark suit with sun glassos.
Odds are they'll never find mo. Not if they're looking for a LOish, Latin type man in a dark suit with sun glassos. Besides knowing alot of other things what's to stop re from boing an expert at disguisel?) Nothing, I tell you.
Well, I could go on more but I've got things to do. Think I deserve a little rost mnd you con bet your stars it's going to be in style. Oh, don't believe that malarky at the start of my story about thero being accomplices. Do you think I'd be crazy enough to deal anybody in on this, especially a blabby, spineless female. And if I found one I cared enough for to deal in, I wouldn't expose her to the risk. But from now on I won't have my trouble finding companionship if and when I ever noed it. Yes, I'n a loner from the word go and that's the way I like it.
Right now I'm laying low. . Don't even care if the magazine pays me for this
DB Cooper-3203article to show you how big hearted I am, Or maybe I'mde its printing conditional to a bank deposit in Sitzerland. Who knowis? Except me and I'm not telling until it's to my advantage, You con bet your dann britches on that.
Who knowis? Except me and I'm not telling until it's to my advantage, You con bet your dann britches on that. And if I have any good word for you, dear reader, it is to take heart and never give up for almost anyone with a little imagination and initiative and guts can find a silver lining. And then sit back and muse and laugh at the authorities as they muddle their way along. So good luck, God bless and may the winner take all.
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22-29-71
Editor, For Men Only 645 Madison AV. NY, NY 16022
Dear Sir;
Enclosed is a timely article which I humblely submit for publication. Itis
really one of the best things I've written -- all fiction of course.
379843
MALUL
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22-29-71
Editor, For Men Only 645 Madison AV. NY, NY 16022
Dear Sir;
Enclosed is a timely article which I humblely submit for publication. Itis
really one of the best things I've written -- all fiction of course. Hope youtro interested. Let me know soon since I'm expecting someone to be interested.

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DB Cooper 320612/4/11
AIRTEL
Sub D. B. Cooper lettera
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
(ATT: TAI LABORATORY
LATENT PRINTS AND DOCUMENT SECTION)
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; MORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTIS)
ReMYtel to Portland and Seattle dated 12/3/71. Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory are a 4-page article, one envelope and a letter from b6 moclowed for Beattie b7C and Portland are copies of above.
On 12/3/71, made available above enclosures which he stated he bad received that some date, He stated
On 12/3/71, made available above enclosures which he stated he bad received that some date, He stated it would be necessary to return the above original enclosures, as it was customary to return unrequested articles for publication to the individuala who had submitted them.
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3 - Bureau (Encs. 6) (Rx) (1-PBI Laboratory, Prints and Document Section) 1 - Portland (Enc1. 1) (1) - Seattle (Incl. 1) , 1 - New York
JDJ: ec8 (7)
164.81-675
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED Y FILED DECC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
TTO
DB Cooper-3207
4NY 164-627
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
(2) FBI Latent Prints and Document Section is requested to examine the above enclosures for possible latent prints, and to compare them with any latents developed in this matter. These originals should be expeditiously returned to New York in view of request that they be returned to him.
(2) Document Section is requested to examine enclosures and compare them with any specimens developed in this matter, if available.
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3208
2164-81
C2 .
(2) Document Section is requested to examine enclosures and compare them with any specimens developed in this matter, if available.
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2164-81
C2 . WMDRIVER . WAFBI SEOO . NAM
. 2 . WM. 1124. VAFBI SEOO . NAM .NO RECORD FOUND,
T127.2 . WV. MV OLYMPIA
REQUEST CHECK ANY VEHICLES REGISTERED TO
FBI' SEATTLE J.E. MILNES SAC VAB
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164-81-676..828.1146 113071.2. WV.996.1147.
FBI SEATTLE
BEG BY NAME
NOT IN OUR FILES
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MV OLYMPIA VA
164-81-677
SEARCHED .... MILINDEXCO. SERIALIZED KIZ CHILD2/
NOV 301971 FBI . SEATTLE
A
DB Cooper-3210OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION CSA FAMA (n CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
Elim
DATE: 12/3/71
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
(a)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
On 11/30/71, the Seattle City Directory indicated that one resided at phone b6
and that he was employed as
On 11/30/71, the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, advised that was issued b6 Washington Drivers License number A request was b7C made by SA ROBERT WICK to obtain a photo of the subject, and SA
State Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, advised that was issued b6 Washington Drivers License number A request was b7C made by SA ROBERT WICK to obtain a photo of the subject, and SA WICK provided a copy of the drivers license.
On 11/30/71, 12/1,2/71, the records of the Seattle PD, Seattle Credit Bureua and the King County SO were checked re with' negative results.
b6
b7C
OnZ 12/2/71,
b6 b7C
advised that signed out of
on 11/24/71 at 6:00pm.
DUE TO THE ABOVE INVESTIGATION BEING ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT IN THIS CASE. IS
b6
b7C
164-81-678 PIED
DEC 6 1971 FBI -SCALILE
8
5010-100
1-Seattle WRJ/wrj (1) Ở
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b7C+0-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 11/30/71
b6 b7C b7D
telephone
furnished the following information
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D described as being 6'1", 155 pounds black hair, very quiet and overly calm at all times. usually but could have smoked cigarettes as well. b6 b7C ৳7D
b6 b7C b7D was shown the composit drawing of the hijacker and stated that it sure looked like and thatthe last
b6 b7C
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b6 b7C b7D was shown the composit drawing of the hijacker and stated that it sure looked like and thatthe last
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saw him on the street about one week ago.

Interviewed on	11/30/71	o1
Seattle, Washington
Fil # SE 164-81

O SA by	mic Date dictated 11/30/71

679
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. A is the property of the F81 and is baned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-3212OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITKNY CSA FPMR (O CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO.
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/6/7/
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
Sub H
On 12/3/71
was shown b6 a group of photographs which contramed a photo of
b7C
.
12/6/7/
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
Sub H
On 12/3/71
was shown b6 a group of photographs which contramed a photo of
b7C
.
advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) 1-164-81 1-164-81
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164-81-680
SEASONED INDEXY M DEC @ 1971 +B1-SEAUILE
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DB Cooper-3213OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY SERZ EDITION CSA FPMR ( CFR) 101-154 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
Sub H
On 12/3/21
b6 b7C
was shown
o aroun at thataaronbe which contained a photo of
advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
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164-81-681
SELECTED INDEXED
DEC 6 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
1020
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RUA II " Sauince Rands Reculselv on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO.
(3) 1-164-81 -164-81
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164-81-681
SELECTED INDEXED
DEC 6 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
1020
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RUA II " Sauince Rands Reculselv on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 110 EOITION GSA FPMR (6 (FR) 10-JL1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/6/71
b6
b7C
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6 b7C
1
Sub-18
On 12/3/71
was shown
b6 b7C
a group of photographs which contained a photo of
advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) -164-81 1-164-81
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164-81-682 SEARCHED INDEXED SERATES VOM FILED m DEC 6 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
To.
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Row II S Caninas Rande Regularly on the Parrall Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN CONTION CSA PPMA (a CFA) Ht-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Elin
DATE:
12/6/71
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
Sur.
(P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Elin
DATE:
12/6/71
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
Sur. H
On 12/3/71
b6 b7C
was shown
a group of abatanranks which contained a photo of
advised
that inis mpiviquar is not identical with his recollection' of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) A-164-81 1-164-81
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164-81-683 1 SEARCHED INDEXED 
DEC @ 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
ige
DB Cooper-3216
Rum. I.I. S Caminar Rande Romalarla on the Parrall Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY 1804 CAITKW CSA FPHA (n CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/6/71
b6 b7C
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA '- HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile '164-2111
b6
b7C
Sub. 21
On 12/3/71
was shown
b6 b7C
a group of photographs which contained a photo of
advised
that this muividual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) 1-164-81 1-164-81
b6 b7C
164-81-682 SEARCHTO_INDEXED
m DEC 6 1971 FEI -SEATTLE
ZAD
DB Cooper-3217
Run It & Convince Ronde Regularin on
LMH (3) 1-164-81 1-164-81
b6 b7C
164-81-682 SEARCHTO_INDEXED
m DEC 6 1971 FEI -SEATTLE
ZAD
DB Cooper-3217
Run It & Convince Ronde Regularin on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IHR EDITION GSA FPMA (4 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE'
BUfile 164-2111
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Sub H
On 12/4/11
was shown
b6 b7C
a grain of thefaaranha which contained a photo of
+ advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LNH (3) -164-81 -= 164-81
b6 b7C
164-81-685 SIACCESO _____ INDEXED.
DEC @ 1971 FBI -- SEATTLE
Rus TI. C. Castune Rando Deandrela on the Dawnall Crainte Plan
DB Cooper-3218OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 MAY TOSE FAITKW GSA FPHR (41 CFR) IM+ILI UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/3/71
b6
b7C
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6
b7C
TOSE FAITKW GSA FPHR (41 CFR) IM+ILI UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/3/71
b6
b7C
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6
b7C
Sub. 4
on 12/1/71
was shown
b6 b7C
a Group of photographs which contained a photo of
1 advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMHI
4
(3) 2164-81 1-164-81
b6 b7C
164-81-686
SEARCHED INDICED. DEC@ 1971 FEJ -SEMIILE
191
DB Cooper-3219
Ren II S Savings Rande Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 TOITXIN CSA FPMR (& CFR) It-IL4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/21
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6
b7C
b6
b7C
Sub. A
On 12/1/71
b6 b7C
was shown
a Group of photographs which contained a photo of
advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) -164-81 1-164-81
b6 b7C
164-81-681 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED.
of photographs which contained a photo of
advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) -164-81 1-164-81
b6 b7C
164-81-681 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERHUIZEN AMEXEN DEC 6 1971 FBI --. SEALILE Tpo
DB Cooper-3220
Rua T.I. S Caminar Rande Brandlarla an the Parrall Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IMZ EDITION GSA FPMR (0 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE:
On 12/4/71, I telephoned Duty Agent
in Minneapolis; Supervisor WALTERS at Butte and the Duty Agent JERRY WILSON at Portland. I told all of them of the Bureau's request that be either eliminated or confirmed as a suspect as soon as possible and that when they had shown their photos and/or in the case of Butte, Determine if was working on the day in question, they should call Seattle and follow up by teletype to the Bureau and Seattle.
b6 b7C
V
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
PRB:klb (3)
5010-100
164-81-688
SEARCHED INDEXED SERDUIZEND 13 FILED 1 DEC 0 :171 ECHESCATTLE
1/20
Buy U.
b6 b7C
V
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
PRB:klb (3)
5010-100
164-81-688
SEARCHED INDEXED SERDUIZEND 13 FILED 1 DEC 0 :171 ECHESCATTLE
1/20
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3221SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE :
On 12/4/71, I telephoned Duty Agent in Minneapolis; Supervisor WALTERS at Butte and the Duty Agent JERRY WILSON at Portland. I told all of them of the Bureau's request that be either eliminated or confirmed as a suspect as soon as possible and that when they had shown their photos and/or in the case of Butte, Determine if was working on the day in question, they should call Seattle and follow up by teletype to the Bureau and Seattle.
PRB:klb (3)
164-81-688

SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZER 0 FILED m 1 FBI -- SEATTLE 7

DB Cooper-3222
b6 b7C
b6
b7CAirtel
TO:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
12/3/71
FROM: Director, FBI (164-2111)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT
7

DB Cooper-3222
b6 b7C
b6
b7CAirtel
TO:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
12/3/71
FROM: Director, FBI (164-2111)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
CC-SUB E.
Reference is made to WFO teletype to Bureau 12/2/71 setting forth data concerning possible use of NASA aircraft in connection with captioned matter. It was requested that the Bureau advise of any further action to be taken.
Confirming Bureau telephone call to WFO 12/3/71 you are instructed that no further action at this time is necessary concerning the information set forth in referenced teletype. 1 -SAC, Seattle (Information)
1 - SAC, Sacramento (Information)
B
DB Cooper-3223
164-81-689 SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED 100 FILED 1 DEC () 1971 FBI - SEATILE
0 7Airtel

TO:	SAC, Portland	(164-41)
FROM:	Director, FBI	(164-2111)

12/3/71
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Sub. S
Reference is made to Portland teletype to Bureau dated 12/1/71 (no copy Seattle) indicating officials
S
Reference is made to Portland teletype to Bureau dated 12/1/71 (no copy Seattle) indicating officials from Department of the Interior, Portland, Oregon, are requesting reimbursement of $935 for use of helicopters in connection with searches in captioned matter.
This airtel confirms telephonic information furnished SAC, Portland 12/2/71 authorizing the Portland Office to make arrangements to pay the Department of the Interior as requested in referenced teletype. Portland insure copies of future communications are designated for Seattle which is office of origin in this m tter. 1 - SAC, Seattle (Information)
167-81-690
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED JAM SHED 14 DECO 20 1071 FBI - SEATT! : 7
DB Cooper-3224
BNR 002 PD PLAIN 10:50 AM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE,, CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SE.
CHIEF OF, POLICE JAMES OVERHULSE, EASTSIDE, OREGON, ON DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE ADVISED THE BOTTOM HALF OF ARTIST'S SKETCH OF SUBJECT IS SIMILAR TO ONE
OVERHULSE
HE
CHIEF OF, POLICE JAMES OVERHULSE, EASTSIDE, OREGON, ON DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE ADVISED THE BOTTOM HALF OF ARTIST'S SKETCH OF SUBJECT IS SIMILAR TO ONE
OVERHULSE
HE DESCRIBED AS THIRTYTWO TO THIRTY-' THREE YEARS, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE SEVEN FIVE POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR.
SEATTLE, AT ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF
DURING PERTINENT PERIOD ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. P.
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
q
164-81-691
INDEXED
MÃ
SEARCHED SERIALIZED ML FILED. DEC 06 1971 b6 b7C
, DB Cooper-3225
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 ৳7C
b6 ৳7CNR 002 PD PLAIN 10:50 AM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SE.
CHIEF OF POLICE JAMES OVERHULSE, EASTSIDE, OREGON, ON DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE ADVISED THE BOTTOM HALF OF ARTIST'S SKETCH OF SUBJECT IS SIMILAR TO ONE
OVERHULSE
HE DESCRIBED AS THIRTYTWO TO THIRTY- THREE YEARS, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE SEVEN FIVE POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR.
SEATTLE, AT
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF
DURING PERTINENT PERIOD ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE.
AS THIRTYTWO TO THIRTY- THREE YEARS, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE SEVEN FIVE POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR.
SEATTLE, AT
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF
DURING PERTINENT PERIOD ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. P.
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-691
DB Cooper-3226
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERVIZIO/13 FILED DEC 06 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
1
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR ({ (FR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
DATE:
12/6/71
b6 b7c
RE :
Investigation initiated upon receipt of information from Milwaukee Division that may be residing in area and has recently turned in an application for employment He was also described as a person generally fitting the description of Unsub and
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau were checked on December 1, 1971, with negative results.
advised on December 1,
1971, that her company had no record of an application sub- mitted by subject.
Washington State Department of Public Assistance, Seattle, advised on December 1, 1971, that was not on
Washington State Department of Public Assistance, Seattle, advised on December 1, 1971, that was not on the Welfare rolls in the City of Seattle.
Department of Motor Vehicles was checked on December 1, 1971, with negative results.
3>Seattle
MRM/rmh (3)
5010-100
164-81-692 SEARCHED .___ INDEXLO,
DEC @ 1971 FBI-SEALLE 7
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3227
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
On December 2, 1971, records of the Seattle police Department and King County Sheriff's Office were checked with negative results.
On December 2, 1971, a teletype was submitted to Milwaukee requesting further information as to subject's whereabouts, and/or photograph of subject.
2
DB Cooper-3228SAC,' SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00:SE)
12/6/71
b6 b7c
b6 ৳7C
RE:
Investigation initiated upon receipt of information from Milwaukee Division that may be residing in area and has recently turned In an application for employment He was also
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00:SE)
12/6/71
b6 b7c
b6 ৳7C
RE:
Investigation initiated upon receipt of information from Milwaukee Division that may be residing in area and has recently turned In an application for employment He was also described as a person generally fitting the description of Unsub and
b6
b7C
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau were checked on December 1, 1971, with negative results.
advised on December
1971, that her company had no record of an application sub- mitted by subject.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Washington State Department of Public Assistance, Seattle, advised on December 1, 1971, that was not on the welfare rolls in the City of Seattle.
Department of Motor Vehicles was checked on December 1, 1971, with negative results.
3-Seattle
MRM/rmh (3)
· 164-81- 692 0.00 7
DB Cooper-3229SE 164-81
On December 2, 1971, records of the Seattle police Department and King County Sheriff's Office were checked with negative results.
On December 2, 1971, a teletype was submitted to Milwaukee requesting further information as to subject's whereabouts, and/or photograph of subject.
2
DB Cooper-3230OPTIONAL FORM NO.
On December 2, 1971, a teletype was submitted to Milwaukee requesting further information as to subject's whereabouts, and/or photograph of subject.
2
DB Cooper-3230OPTIONAL FORM NO. to
MAY 1962 EDITION
CSA FPMR (4 CPR) 107-11.8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SUB. J. f
b6 b7C
Al-Saura
phone
telephonically advised 12/5/71, that was a look-alike to the picture of the hijacker of/captioned aircraft. She stated that she had no reason to suspect
She described him as being approximately 35 years, 518". eyes. hair, and furnished an address of
b6 b7C b7D
VRM:mlc
(3) me
164-81-693 SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIATI, COMEVEOMA DEC @ 1971 FBI -- SEATTLE 7
soto-XXI
1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3231-1-
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 105 EDITION GSA FPMR (A CPR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
ELIM b6
RE
b7C
from Investigation initiated upon receipt of information stating
b6
b7C
that he showed a striking resemblance to artist's conception of Unsub and that he was also area.
৳7D
Records of the Seattle Police Department and King County Sheriff's Office checked on November 30, 1971, failed to produce a record identifiable with
b6 b7C
Seattle Credit Bureau records checked on December 1, 1971, indicated that in September of 1968. was
b6 b7C
On December 1 .1971.
was interviewed and advised that b6
b7C b7D
3-Seattle
164-81-694
SEARCHED INDEX :D SERIALCED MASHED DECO 1971
DB Cooper-3232
5010-100
MRM/rmh (3) Vinha
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings'SPlan.t
200
b6 b7CSE 164-81
requested that SA the subject
not contact
concerning
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
proceeded to take SA
b7D
Into the office of
explained that
b6 b7C b7D
On December 1, 1971, was interviewed'at
at which time he stated that he had not been involved in captioned matter.
b7D
b6 b7C
proceeded to take SA
b7D
Into the office of
explained that
b6 b7C b7D
On December 1, 1971, was interviewed'at
at which time he stated that he had not been involved in captioned matter. He con- firmed that he had worked the day of November 24th and had spent that evening at resides, located at general appearance was definitely not that of the artist's conception of Unsub and emphatically stated that he
b6
b7C
would think that anyone making such a jump that Unsub did would have to be crazy.
2
DB Cooper-3233SE 164-81
In view of the above it is recommended no further investigation be conducted concerning this suspect. 
DB Cooper-3234
3SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00:SE)
RE:
from Investigation initiated upon receipt of information stating b6 b7C b7D
that he showed a striking resemblance to artist's conception of Unsub and that he was also area.
Records of the Seattle Police Department and King. County Sheriff's Office checked on November 30. 1971, failed to produce a record identifiable with
Seattle Credit Bureau records checked on December 1, 1971,
1971, failed to produce a record identifiable with
Seattle Credit Bureau records checked on December 1, 1971, indicated that in September of 1968. WAS b6 b7C
On December 1. 1971
was interviewed and advised that
b6 b7C b7D
3~Beattle
MRM/rah (3)
164-81-694
7 DB Cooper-3235
b6 b7C
2 b6 b7C
b6
b7CSE 164-81
requested that SA the subject
not contact
concerning
proceeded to take SA
Into the office of
explained that
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
On December 1 1971, was interviewed &t
at which time he stated that he had not been involved in captioned matter. He con- firmed that he had worked the day of November 24th and had spent that evening at resides, located at general appearance was definitely not that of the artist A conception of Unsub and that emphatically stated he
b6
b7C
would think that anyone making such a jump that Insub did would have to be crazy,
2
DB Cooper-3236 SE 164-81
In view of the above it is recommended no further investigation be conducted concerning this suspect.
DB Cooper-3237
3NRØØ7NK PLAIN 407PM URGENT 12-6-71 MLC TO DIRECTOR (164-211!
be crazy,
2
DB Cooper-3236 SE 164-81
In view of the above it is recommended no further investigation be conducted concerning this suspect.
DB Cooper-3237
3NRØØ7NK PLAIN 407PM URGENT 12-6-71 MLC TO DIRECTOR (164-211!) NEW YORK SEATTLE FROM NEWARK (164-196) 2P
b6 b7C
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIR LINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA-HIJACKING, (00: SEATTLE).
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, DECEMBER THREE, LAST.
ON DECEMBER SIX, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, , ADVISED THAT b6
ADVISED THAT HE
b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE
av
164-81-695
DEG C1971
FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3238NK 164-196
PAGE TWO
b6
b7C
b7D
b6
b7C ৳7D
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3239ÆRØ01 MP PLAIN 3:23 URGENT 12-6-71 MAW
TO :
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
. CLEVELAND
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) IP
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER FIVE LAST.
b6
RE : SUSPECT
b7C
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS
b6
b7C
ADVISED THIS
DATE THAT PHOTOS OF
RESEMBLE BUT ARE
DEFINITELY NOT IDENTICAL WITH THE HIJACKER.
b6
RE : SUSPECT
b7C
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS
b6
b7C
ADVISED THIS
DATE THAT PHOTOS OF
RESEMBLE BUT ARE
DEFINITELY NOT IDENTICAL WITH THE HIJACKER. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P. END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
af
164-81-696
6
SENICHLO .......... INDEXCO. BEMALIZED m DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1015
DB Cooper-3240
b6 b7Cb6 b7C
NR 005 PD PLAIN 2:30 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: LITTLE ROCK (164-22) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC., CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE TELETYPE FROM LITTLE ROCK TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTYOUE. b6 b7C
SUSPECT
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
CHECKED CURRENT DIRECTORIES COVERING AND
RECORDS OF HIS OFFICE, FOR WITH NO RESULTS. RECORDS AT
OREGON STATE POLICE ARE NEGATIVE FOR FILES.
CREDIT BUREAU, CAN LOCATE NO RECORD FOR
b6 b7C
AM COPY SEATTLE. END JJT
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-697
SEARCHED .....___ INDEXED, SERIAL IZED 12 FILED 12 DEC @-1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-324112/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12 FILED 12 DEC @-1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-324112/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

,
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle.
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: Subject
Re: Portland tel to Seattle, 11/29/71.
b6 b7C
Re: Conversation of Chief of Police JOE MAY at Woodland, Washington, with MAY. on recontact. b6 advised at b7C and never b7D leaves the house in the daytime. He is about 40 and meets the physical description of the UNSUB. No further information available from Chief MAY.
It has been suggested in investigations in the Seattle Division tht Portland check airfield or jump area in the vicinity of Aurora, Oregon as possible place at which information concern- ing UNSUB may be secured.
b6 b7C
telephone reported to possibly have information on suspects, in view of his past activities.
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
1. Recontact
b6
for further information regarding
b7C b7D
2 - Portland 2 - Seattle TJM/slb (4)
164-81-698
X
DB Cooper-3242
11,630d
1
Manning 1SE 164-81
2.
Recontact
b6
for further information regarding
b7C b7D
2 - Portland 2 - Seattle TJM/slb (4)
164-81-698
X
DB Cooper-3242
11,630d
1
Manning 1SE 164-81
2. Check jump area at airport's vicinity, Aurora, Oregon. 3 Contact
for information on suspects in captioned matter.
b6 b7C
DB Cooper: 3243
212/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle.
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: Subject
Re: Portland tel to Seattle, 11/29/71.
Re: Conversation of Chief of Police JOE MAY at
Woodland, Washington. with WAY. on recontact. b6 ৳7C b7D
and never
advised at leaves the house in the daytime. He is about 40 and meets the physical description of the UNSUB. No further information available from Chief MAY.
It has been suggested in investigations in the Seattle Division tht Portland check airfield or jump area in the vicinity of Aurora, Oregon ag possible place at which information concern- ing UNSUB may be secured.
telephone reported to possibly have information on suspects, in view of his past activities.
jump area in the vicinity of Aurora, Oregon ag possible place at which information concern- ing UNSUB may be secured.
telephone reported to possibly have information on suspects, in view of his past activities.
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
1. Recontact
for further information regarding
2 - Portland Seattle TJM/slb (4)
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164-81-698
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2. Check jump area at airport's vicinity, Aurora, Oregon. ,
3 Contact
for information on suspects in captioned matter.
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OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (« CTR) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUB
L
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Y
RE:
SKY DIVERS
U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
On 12/1/71 SA
Los Angeles FBI
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had advised
of the following
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all parachute jumpers must be licensed through U.S. Parachute Association and that an extensive application including a photo is furnished to the Association's
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164-81-699 סוINDEX.
Parachute Association and that an extensive application including a photo is furnished to the Association's
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1
CEF : j1b
(2)
gel
164-81-699 סוINDEX.
SEARCHED SERI ALIZED My ILED 9 DECO 1971
TLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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Further, advised that there are some 20,000 jumpers who are currently in the association, but that' most of them range in age from 21 to 25.
identify advised that they would attempt to and would also attempt to eliminate by age those who could not be involved in this hijacking and would then have the records of the U.S. Parachute Association at Monterey checked for date for those not eliminated.
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- 2 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY HHI EDITION CSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11+
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUB
L
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
V
RE :
SKY DIVERS
U.
FARRELL
SUB
L
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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RE :
SKY DIVERS
U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
On 12/1/71 SA
Los Angeles FBI
Office advised that a
of the following information:
had advised
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all parachute jumpers must be licensed through U.S. Parachute Association and that an extensive application including a photo is furnished to the Association's headquarters at Monterey, California.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan--------
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Further, advised that there are some 20,000 jumpers who are currently in the association, but that most of them range in age from 21 to 25.
advised that they would attempt to identify and would ' also attempt to eliminate by age those who could not be involved in this hijacking and would then have the records of the U.S. Parachute Association at Monterey checked for date for those not eliminated.
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DB Cooper-3249
- 2 -NR 002 SF PLAIN
1115AM URGENT 12-6-71 DEP TO SEATTLE (164-81) MIAMI (164-552)
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- 2 -NR 002 SF PLAIN
1115AM URGENT 12-6-71 DEP TO SEATTLE (164-81) MIAMI (164-552) FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO, FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING.
RE MIAMI TELETYPE DATED DECEMBER TWO LAST.
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REFLECT THAT
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164-81-700
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SEARCHED ....... INDLIED. SERIALIZED DEC. @1971 FBI - SEATTLE 木
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FBI
Date: 12/7/71
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Via TELETYPE	URGENT
(Priority)
TO :	SACS, PITTSBURGH AND CHARLOTTE (164-101)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 1
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/7/71
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Via TELETYPE	URGENT
(Priority)
TO :	SACS, PITTSBURGH AND CHARLOTTE (164-101)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 1
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SE.
RE BALTIMORE	TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST.
RE: SUSPECT -
HAS BEEN	LOCATED AT
WHERE HE	WAS.AT WORK ON
AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
DISCONTINUE RE	
JSD :klb
(1)

164-81-701

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164-81-701

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Special Agent in Charge
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FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE BALTIMORE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST. RE: SUSPECT -
HAS BEEN LOCATED AT
WHERE HE 
WAS AT WORK ON AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR LAST.
DISCONTINUE RE
END
SFC
FBI CHARLOTTE CLR
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16.4-81-701HISTORIC PRESERVATIQ
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164-81-702
H. FALD SERIALIZED FILED orr 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE JA
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SIGIFD INDEXED SERIALIZED, FILLQ
DEC >4971
FOT- SEATTLE.
DB Cooper-3254PO-ab(Rev. 5-26-54)
FBI
Date:
12/3/71
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Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
5
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164 -2111) (ATTN: FBI LAB . AND IDENT.
DIVISION)
FROM:
SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133)
SUBJECT:
UNS UB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305,
I1/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
(00:
DIVISION)
FROM:
SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133)
SUBJECT:
UNS UB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305,
I1/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
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SUSP =
LETTERS
Re Bureau airtel to all offices dated 11/29/71.
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory is a letter and an envelope sent to stewardess
in " postmarked 11/26/71, Minneapolis. En- closed for the Minneapolis and Seattle Divisions is one Xerox copy each of above for assistance in covering leads.
On 12/1/71, Stewardess Northwest Air- lines, was interviewed at , and provided the enclosures indicating. that she did not know whether this was important and did not bring it to the attention of the FBI before. She said she received this "crank" letter on 11/27/72 at She said the letter has been handled by her
The letter is signed
,
The Document Section of the FBI Laboratory is re- . quested to retain a copy of instant letter for future com- parisons with handwriting samples developed in this case. 2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Enc. 2) ( RM ) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2)
164-81-703
2 Seattle (164-81) (Enc.
2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Enc. 2) ( RM ) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2)
164-81-703
2 Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 2) 2- Philadelphia (164-133) L veid
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIA. ZEZMFILED DEC ( 1971
JWC/1ss (8)
5
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The Latent Fingerprint Section of the Identifica- tion Division is requested to process the letter and envelope for Latent fingerprints of value to be compared with known fingerprints of suspects developed in this case.
LEADS
MINNEAPOLIS AT MINN.
Attempt to locate and interview
, regarding the above letter.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-3258 12/6/71
AERTEL
AIRMAIL
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TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305.
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re:
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Two white males checked into a motel in a remote area of Cowlitz County, Washington at three a . November 26, 1971.
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re:
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stated he and his companion were roing
departed in te morning on November
26, 1971. described as White male, who wore
in area of subject's dropzone unexplained. 1
LEADS ៛
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Conduct arrest check regarding to determine further descriptive information and obtain photograph. b7C
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164-81-20412/6/71
AORTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305.
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re :
Two white males checked into a motel in a remote area of Cowlitz County, Washington at three a.m. November 26, 1971. The person who registered was who gave an address of and he
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stated ho and his companion were going
departed in te morning on November 26, 1971.
The person who registered was who gave an address of and he
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stated ho and his companion were going
departed in te morning on November 26, 1971. described as White male, who wore
In area of subject's dropzone unexplained.
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Conduct arrest check regarding determine further descriptive information and obtain photograph. b7C
2- Portland 2 - Seattle TJM/s1b (4)
to
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DB Cooper-3260
164-81-70412/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAD (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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Re: Sub. UNSUB (Sub.
Information developed in the Seattle Division that i
telephone particularly, the
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stated that he knows a lookalike for the composite photograph. He did not give the name of the sub- ject who he feels is a lookalike and visits
He also remarked that this subject
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Through contact at locate
mentioned above. Secure
name of his suspect and conduct appropriate investigation to identify.
He did not give the name of the sub- ject who he feels is a lookalike and visits
He also remarked that this subject
LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Through contact at locate
mentioned above. Secure
name of his suspect and conduct appropriate investigation to identify.
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por
2 - Portland, / Seattle TJM/slb (4) 1000 Jearshod Sorialized woood
OR
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DB Cooper-3261
164-81- 70512/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, PORTLAD (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; 'aka 'Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: Sub. UNSUB (Sub.
)
Information developed in the Seattle Division that a
. particulary, the stated that he knows a lookalike for the composite photograph. He did not give the name of the sub- joct who he feels is a lookalike and visita He also remarked that this subject
colephone
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LEADS
PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Through contact at
locate mentioned above. Secure
name of his suspect and conduct appropriate investigation to identify.
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2 - Portland Seattle TJM/s1b (4)
DB Cooper-3262
164-81-705FD-35 (Rev. 5-22-64)
007
FBI Date: Dec 4, 1971.
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2 - Portland Seattle TJM/s1b (4)
DB Cooper-3262
164-81-705FD-35 (Rev. 5-22-64)
007
FBI Date: Dec 4, 1971.
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) XEREXNXX NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC: CLEVELAND AND PITTSBURGH
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305, PORTLAND
TO SEATTLE, NOV. 24, 1971. CAA = HIJACKING: EXTORTION.
RE CHICAGOKNITEL DEC. THIRD, LAST.
RE:
SUSPECT -
THE BUTTE DIVISION HAS DETERMINED THAT
DISCONTINUE
ANY FURTHER EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUT S.
A & D?
CEF: cef
(1)
164-81-706
Approved:
Ba
CV- 5:30
Sent
PG-
Per DCA
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3263
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b6 b7CNR007 SE PLAIN 6:25 PM NITEL 12/4/71 DCA
TO
CLEVELAND
PITTSBURGH
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
. RE CHICAGO NITEL DECEMBER THREE, LAST. b6 b7C
RE: SUSPECT -
THE BUITE DIVISION HAS DETERMINED THAT
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ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS.
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RE: SUSPECT -
THE BUITE DIVISION HAS DETERMINED THAT
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ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END TDL FBI PG-
DB Cooper-3264
164-81-706FDC6 (R.V. 5-22-64)
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004
FBI
Date: 12-4-71
E.
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority) SUL SEARCH
Sul L.
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SÈ.
RE PHONE CALLS FROM BUREAU TO SEATTLE, 12/4/71.
THE MENTIONED IN REFERENCED PHONE CALLS,
HAVE ALL BEEN INTERVIEWED BYD AGENTS.
HAS ALSO BEEN INTERVIEWED AND OTHER
INDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIR STRIP. IT HAS BEEN RE- APPEARS SOLVED THAT THE PLANE WHICH LANDED ON THE AIR STRIP, ACCORDING
TO HAS ALSO BEEN INTERVIEWED BY BUAGENTS. THE LANDING BY WAS ON 11/23/71 AFTER CIRCLING AROUND AIR FIELD
FURTHER ADVISED LANDED AT NEAR BY AIRSTRIP ON 11/23/71
NO. MARKINGS OR REGISTRATION ON THESE PLANES WERE OBTAINED BY INDIVIDUALS OBSERVING BUT
WHICH WAS THAT TYPE ON PLANE LANDING AT NDS/njs
MARKINGS OR REGISTRATION ON THESE PLANES WERE OBTAINED BY INDIVIDUALS OBSERVING BUT
WHICH WAS THAT TYPE ON PLANE LANDING AT NDS/njs
164-81-201
Approved:
JEn /acA
Sent
4:18 PM Per DA
DB Cooper-3265
Special Agent in Charge
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FBI
Date:
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Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
WHICH WAS OBSERVED BY
MENTIONED ABOVE.
ADVISED KEEKKENKKE NO
PLANE LANDED 11/24/71. AT THIS POINT INVESTIGATION DOES NOT DISCLOSE THAT PLANE FIGURES IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
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DB Cooper-3266
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Special Agent in Chargeb6 b7C
IR 004 PD PLAIN 1:04 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
X
ADVISED HE WAS INTERVIEWED BY TWO FBI AGENTS FROM LONGVIEW ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, AND SHOWN 'A NUMBER OF "MUG SHOTS". HE NOW BELIEVES THAT "MUG SHOT" IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THOSE SHOWN TO HIM MIGHT BE IDENTICAL TO ONE
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HE DESCRIBED AS ABOUT FIVE FEET TEN OR
HE NOW BELIEVES THAT "MUG SHOT" IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THOSE SHOWN TO HIM MIGHT BE IDENTICAL TO ONE
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HE DESCRIBED AS ABOUT FIVE FEET TEN OR ELEVEN INCHES,' ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE POUNDS, DARK, AND IN HIS FORTIES.
END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED .... INDEXE SERIALIZED A FILED 111 DEC 6 1971 FOI - SEATTLE
FATNING b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3267PD 164-41
PAGE TWO DESIRES TO SEE SAME "MUG SHOT" AGAIN.
SEATTLE AT SEATTLE. ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE WHAT PHOTOGRAPHS WERE SHOWN TO IN ORDER THAT SAME PHOTOGRAPH CAN BE FORWARDED TO PORTLAND DIVISION TO RE SHOW TO HIM.
WILL, IN EVENT ANY OF PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO HIM ARE POSSIBLY IDENTICAL WITH SET OUT LEADS TO IDENTIFY OR ELIMINATE
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PORTLAND AT MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH
P.
END
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FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-3268IR 004 PD, PLAIN 1:04 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM:' PORTLAND (164-41) 2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-3268IR 004 PD, PLAIN 1:04 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM:' PORTLAND (164-41) 2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ADVISED HE WAS INTERVIEWED BY TWO FBI AGENTS FROM LONGVIEW ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, AND SHOWN A NUMBER OF "MUG SHOTS". HE NOW BELIEVES THAT "MUG SHOT" IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THOSE SHOWN TO HIM MIGHT BE IDENTICAL TO ONE
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HE DESCRIBED AS ABOUT FIVE FEET TEN OR ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE POUNDS, DARK, AND IN HIS FORTIES. END PAGE ONE
164-81-708
SEARCHED ....... INDEYF
a
BEMALIZED
-
DEC . 6 1971
FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3269
1PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
DESIRES TO SEE SAME "MUG SHOT" AGAIN.
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SEATTLE AT SEATTLE. ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE WHAT PHOTOGRAPHS WERE SHOWN TO IN ORDER THAT SAME PHOTOGRAPH CAN BE FORWARDED TO b6 b7C PORTLAND DIVISION TO RE SHOW TO HIM. b7D
WILL, IN EVENT ANY OF PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO HIM ARE POSSIBLY IDENTICAL WITH SET OUT LEADS TO IDENTIFY OR ELIMINATE b6 b7C
AS SUSPECT.
PORTLAND AT
MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH
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AS SUSPECT.
PORTLAND AT
MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH
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P.
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3270 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1802 EDITION CSA PPMA (G CƠM) 101-1L+ UNITED STATES GOVE MENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/3/71
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE:
SUSPECT
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On 12/2/71.
advised
possibly identical
to above-named suspect. This person is a
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following descriptive information was obtained from a review of
DOB:
POB:
HGT:
WGT :
160 1bs.
HAIR: Brown
EYES :
MARITAL:
MILITARY :
EDUCATION:
FORMER ADDRESSES :
SSAN :
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:
164-81-709
1010-101
JWM:jm (a) - 1 -
SERIALIZED_A_FIFO_A DEC 6 1971 FEL -- SATTE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Fran
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DB Cooper-3271
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RE:
SUSPECT
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
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RELATIVES :
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also furnished two copies of a photograph be of the above-named individual which she believes was taken b7C She advised this
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RE:
SUSPECT
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
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RELATIVES :
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also furnished two copies of a photograph be of the above-named individual which she believes was taken b7C She advised this photo b7D need not be returned. She could furnish no further information.
LEAD: SEATTLE Will attempt to further identify subject through credit and criminal checks and attempt to identify his whereabouts. Will also attempt to obtain more current photo through Dept. Of Motor Vehicles in Olympia, Washington.
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DB Cooper-3272OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMA (a CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVE MENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
DATE: 12/3/71
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RE: SUSPECT
On 12/2/71.
advised
possibly identical b6
to above named suspect. This person is a
following descriptive information was obtained from a review of
DOB:
POB:
HGT :
51. 11"
WGT :
160 1bs.
HAIR: Brown
EYES :
MARITAL:
MILITARY :
EDUCATION
FORMER ADDRESSES:
SSAN :
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:
164-81-709
101+-104
JWM: jm (3) - 1 -
DEC 6 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
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Buy U.
HAIR: Brown
EYES :
MARITAL:
MILITARY :
EDUCATION
FORMER ADDRESSES:
SSAN :
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:
164-81-709
101+-104
JWM: jm (3) - 1 -
DEC 6 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
7
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3273
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
b6 b7C b7D
RELATIVES :
also furnished two copies of a photograph b6 of the above-named individual which she believes was taken b7C
She advised this photo b7D need not be returned. She could furnish no further information.
LEAD: SEATTLE WII1 attempt to further identify subject through credit and criminal checks and attempt to identify his whereabouts: Will also attempt to obtain more current photo through Dept. Of Motor Vehicles in Olympia, Washington.
- 2* 3
DB Cooper-3274-
NR. 008 DN PLAIN 10:02PM NITEL 12-6-71 PJB
TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: DENVER (164-98) 3P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE LAST.
CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE LAST. MICROFILM RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE, REFLECT THAT
COLORADO, ON PROBATION IN DISTRICT COURT,
CHARGED WITH
RECORDS CONTAINED A LETTER FROM
STATING THAT
b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE.
AV. Lead
164-81-710
SEARCHEDINDEXED
SERIALIZED. 0 FILED
DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3275
communication
b6 b7C
b6 b7CDN 164-98
PAGE TWO
AND REQUESTING STATUS OF HIS PROBATION. RECORDS INCLUDE SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ?
PAROLE OFFICES AND COLORADO
INDICATING THAT
PROBATION WAS TRANSFERRED TO
b6 b7C
ARRESTED IN
CITY NOT IDENTIFIED,
CHARGED WITH
SUBJECT'S PROBATIONARY PERIOD
TERMINATED
FILE CONTAINS
NO FURTHER BACKROUND INFORMATION, EXCEPT ONE PENCILED. NOTATION OF PAROLE DEPARTMENT REPORT, "WHITE,
DOB
END PAGE TWO.
DB Cooper-3276DN 164-98
PAGE THREE
SEATTLE, AT CONTACT PAROLE OFFICE IN EFFORT
b6 TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL BACKROUND INFORMATION ON
b7C
SEATTLE, AT CONTACT
IN EFFORT TO DETERMINE
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS
b6
b7C
AND ANY ADDITIONAL BACKROUND INFORMATION AND ANY
PAROLE OFFICE IN EFFORT
b6 TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL BACKROUND INFORMATION ON
b7C
SEATTLE, AT CONTACT
IN EFFORT TO DETERMINE
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS
b6
b7C
AND ANY ADDITIONAL BACKROUND INFORMATION AND ANY INFORMATION INDICATING HE IS
AIRMAIL COPIES TO SACRAMENTO AND SAN FRANCISCO.
END TEL. (P) TIM FBI SEATTLE
LR
DB Cooper-3277 IR 008 DN PLAIN 10:02PM NITEL 12-6-71 PJB
TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: DENVER (164-98) 3P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE LAST. MICROFILM RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE, REFLECT THAT
PROBATION IN DISTRICT COURT,
COLORADO, ON
CHARGED WITH
RECORDS CONTAINED A LETTER FROM
STATING THAT
b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE.
164-81-710
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 0 FILEDO DEC' 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3278Y
DN 164-98
PAGE TWO
AND REQUESTING STATUS OF HIS PROBATION. RECORDS INCLUDE SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN
PAROLE OFFICES
AND COLORADO
INDICATING THAT
PROBATION WAS TRANSFERRED TO
b6 b7C
ARRESTED IN
CITY NOT IDENTIFIED,
CHARGED WITH
SUBJECT'S PROBATIONARY PERIOD
TERMINATED
RECORDS INCLUDE SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN
PAROLE OFFICES
AND COLORADO
INDICATING THAT
PROBATION WAS TRANSFERRED TO
b6 b7C
ARRESTED IN
CITY NOT IDENTIFIED,
CHARGED WITH
SUBJECT'S PROBATIONARY PERIOD
TERMINATED
FILE CONTAINS
NO. FURTHER BACKROUND INFORMATION, EXCEPT ONE PENCILED NOTATION OF PAROLE DEPARTMENT REPORT, "WHITE,
DOB
END PAGE TWO.
DB Cooper-3279-DN 164-98
PAGE THREE
SEATTLE, AT CONTACT PAROLE OFFICE IN EFFORT
TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL BACKROUND INFORMATION ON
SEATTLE, AT
CONTACT
IN EFFORT TO DETERMINE
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS b6 b7C
AND ANY ADDITIONAL BACKROUND INFORMATION AND ANY INFORMATION INDICATING HE IS
AIRMAIL COPIES TO SACRAMENTO AND SAN FRANCISCO.
END TEL. (P) TIM FBI SEATTLE LR
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3280 aut 2 SUB- EVIDENCE " -TICKET sub T
NR 008 .PD PLAIN
4:38 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ
TO :
SEATTLE
(164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM:
PORTLAND
(164-41) (P)
1P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND, TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE; BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PORTLAND DATED DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTYONE.
THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND, TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE; BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PORTLAND DATED DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, ADVISED ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE, THAT SUBJECT'S TICKET STUB RETAINED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES HEADQUARTERS, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. COPY OF SUBJECT'S TICKET STUB BEING FORWARDED TO SEATTLE. MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTED TO OBTAIN TICKET STUB AND FORWARD TO IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END VAB
CW
FBI SAEATTLE F CLR
711
164-81-709
SEACHEDINDEXED DENIALEID Q_ FILED?" DEC 6 1971 - FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3281
1OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1062 ZTIT ION GSA FPMR (a CPR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE:
(PH)
b6 b7C
On 12/6/71, SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised he had thoroughly checked all reference sources in the b6 b7C
area who could find nothing concerning a at least under that spelling.
MANNING advised he had thoroughly checked all reference sources in the b6 b7C
area who could find nothing concerning a at least under that spelling.
In an effort to narrow down where this person might be and to ascertain the correct spelling of his name, the following leads are being set out:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At
Washington
b6 b7C
Will contact
can identify the suspect
to see if they
b6 b7C
If they are unable to identify the following, leads should then be set out by teletype:
The Butte Division should be requested to contact the Regional Office of the U.S. Forst Service, Sky Jump Center, Missoula, 406-549-6511 and the Portland Office should be requested to contact the and contact either
b6 b7C
A copy of Serial 164-81-460 should be furnished
to SA
CEF : klb (3) Rek
164-81-713
SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1-FILED m
LD
DEC3 71 EBL SEATTLE
b6 b7C
Jac
b6 b7C
5090-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3284SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION RE: (PH)
b6 b7C
On 12/6/71, SA THOMAS J.
FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION RE: (PH)
b6 b7C
On 12/6/71, SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised he had thoroughly checked all reference sources in the b6 b7C
area who could find nothing concerning a at least under that spelling.
In an effort to narrow down where this person might be and to ascertain the correct spelling of his name, the following leads are being set out:
SEATTLE DIVISION
b6 b7C
At
Washington
W111 contact b6 b7C
can identify the suspect
to see if they
If they are unable to identify the following leads should then be set out by teletype:
The Butte Division should be requested to contact the Regional Office of the U.S. Forst Service, Sky Jump Center, Missoula, 406-549-6511 and the Portland Office should be requested to contact the and contact either
b6 b7C
to SA
A copy of Serial 164-81-460 should be furnished b6 b7C (3) 164-81-713
CEF : k1b
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED. b6 b7C
DEL
NE6
DB Cooper-3285SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION b6 RE:
FARRELL
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION b6 RE: (PH) b7C
On 12/6/71, SA THOMAS J. MANNING advised he had thoroughly checked all reference sources in the b6 b7C
area who could find nothing concerning a at least under that spelling.
In an effort to narrow down where this person. might be and to ascertain the correct spelling of his name, the following leads are being set out:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At
Washington 1 b6 b7C will contact to see if they.
can identify the suspect
If they are unable to identify the following leads should then be set out by teletype:
The Butte Division should be requested to contact the Regional Office of the U.S. Forst Service, Sky Jump Center, Missoula, 406-549-6511 and the Portland Office should be requested to contact the b6 and contact either b7C
A copy of Serial 164-81-460 should be furnished
to SA
-713 164-81-201199
CEP:k1b
b6 b7C (3)
SEARCHED 'INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Q 7 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3286IR005 LV PLAIN 320 PM URGENT 12-6-71 JEG TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST
should be furnished
to SA
-713 164-81-201199
CEP:k1b
b6 b7C (3)
SEARCHED 'INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Q 7 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3286IR005 LV PLAIN 320 PM URGENT 12-6-71 JEG TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT
ADVISED
THIS DATE THAT ON DEC. FOUR, LAST, DEPARTED FROM RESIDENCE
SIXTYEIGHT LIGHT BLUE VW STATION WAGON, AND SEVENTYONE BROWN DATSUN, TWO DOOR,
STATED THAT SUSPECT'S
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
MOVING TO NOT DETERMINED BY
SUSPECT LEFT
END PAGE ONE
a
4
164-81-714
SEACHED. SERIALIZED AL AUTOR DEC @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 100
DB Cooper-3287
b6 ' b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
RESIDENCE AND APPARENTLY
b6
IN VEHICLES WERE
b7C
NUMEROUS ITEMS OF CLOTHING. USPO, HAS NO
FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SUSPECT
F
1
LAS VEGAS WILL ADVISE SEATTLE WHEN FORWARDING
ADDRESS OBTAINED.
MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTED TO ADVISE SEATTLE RESULTS OF
CAPTIONED PLANE'S CREW VIEWING
PHOTOGRAPH. b7C
b6
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3288 IR005 LV PLAIN 320 PM URGENT 12-6-71 JEG TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV.
b7C
b6
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3288 IR005 LV PLAIN 320 PM URGENT 12-6-71 JEG TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT .
ADVISED
THIS DATE THAT ON DEC. FOUR, LAST,
DEPARTED FROM RESIDENCE
SIXTYEIGHT LIGHT BLUE VW STATION WAGON,
AND SEVENTYONE BROWN DATSUN, TWO DOOR,
STATED THAT SUSPECT'S
MOVING TO NOT DETERMINED BY
, RESIDENCE ADDRESS
SUSPECT LEFT
END PAGE ONE
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
164-81-714
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SEMALIZED.
FILED!
DEC 6 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3289PAGE TWO
RESIDENCE AND APPARENTLY 
IN VEHICLES WERE b6
b7C
NUMEROUS ITEMS OF CLOTHING. USPO, HAS NO
FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SUSPECT
LAS VEGAS WILL ADVISE SEATTLE WHEN FORWARDING ADDRESS OBTAINED.
MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTED TO ADVISE SEATTLE RESULTS OF
.
b6
CAPTIONED PLANE'S CREW VIEWING
PHOTOGRAPH. b7C
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3290