For the information of the Baltimore Division, on November 30, 1983,
Morrisville, Pennsylvania, telephone personally appeared at the Trenton RA of the FBI and furnished the following information:
She stated that' she
from
She said that who had pre-
was the
viously resided on the Delaware
stated that she believed to be identical to the unknown subject in this matter and described him as a white, male, American, date of birth prior military service with the U.S. Marine Corps, enlisted in and had earned a Purple Heart in the Korean War.
5'11", 175 pounds,
According to was a trained para- trooper who had boasted on numerous occasions of making combat jumps in Korea. She stated he had also claimed to have used his paratrooper skills in in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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newspaper, city and state.)
SEATTLE POST-
INTELLIGENCER
Seattle, Washington
Date:
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Edition:
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Title:
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Submitting Office:
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By Robert Macy Associated Press
LAS VEGAS, Nev A dozen years ago, this Thanksgiving D.B. Cooper =; laden with parachutes and 10,000 $20 bills. sinched his way down;the rear stairway of a 727 jet and plunged into the turbulent Or- egon skies, the history books and oblivion.
Now a Las Vegas writer says Cooper was actually a Missouri con man " and government : informant named Jack Coffelt>who took:the. secrets of that stormy . November night to his grave four years. later. Byron Brown says he and, his father, James Brown, a cellmate. of Coffelt's at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta In the 1950s, 'accompanied. the self-proclaimed: hijacker to Or- egon in 1974 in a futile search for the $200,000.
Brown says the FBI is ignoring Coffelt as .
the self-proclaimed: hijacker to Or- egon in 1974 in a futile search for the $200,000.
Brown says the FBI is ignoring Coffelt as .. the mystery skyjacker, despite :"two, eyewitness accounts, because Coffelt spent. half his adult life in prison, the other half'in gray areas, working."astar government- agent.
FBI agents who have worked the case since the chilly night of Nov.24, 1971 discount Brown's story But they; admit Coffelt ranks."'in;the top'20", of: 933 Cooper candidates.
The twilight hours Cooper has been an enigma to law officers; something of a roman- tic hero to the: public; since he- tied the. sack of money around-his waist; strapped parachutes to his chest and back, and , plunged from the rear stairway : of > Northwest Airlines: Flight:305.'It remains America's only, unsolved hijacking The incident began in the itwi. light hours ati Portland International Airport when a man listed on the manifest as Dan Cooper boarded the Boeing 727, with: 36:other passengers and a crew.of. six.
'As 305. began its 30 minute hop to Seattle,Cooper: "gave ( stewardess.
Airport when a man listed on the manifest as Dan Cooper boarded the Boeing 727, with: 36:other passengers and a crew.of. six.
'As 305. began its 30 minute hop to Seattle,Cooper: "gave ( stewardess. Florence: Schaffner a note saying he had a dynamite bomb in his attache. He demanded $200,000: and four parachutes. Shesrode next to the hijacker during the brief flight and has said.1954 prison photos of Coffelt, plus later photos taken ; by Brown, bear a striking fresemblance to the elusive Cooper
Seattle, attorney George ; LeBis soniere, who sat three, rows from Cooper and at one time stood next to the hijacker and the stewardess, also. saw Coffelt's pictures and described them as "the closest thing I'd ever
seen't to the mystery .man;
In Seattle, Cooper let the passen. gers and two stewardesses disem- bark .. Three crewmen and steward- 'ess Tina Mucklow remained. Once the money and parachutes were on board, the plane headed south for a refueling, stop in" Reno before, con- tinuing to Cooper's announced desti- nation - Mexico.
Retired FBI agent Ralph Him melsbach, of Portland, ;who : spent thousands, of hours in pursuit of Cooper, recounted the incident in a: recent telephone
Retired FBI agent Ralph Him melsbach, of Portland, ;who : spent thousands, of hours in pursuit of Cooper, recounted the incident in a: recent telephone interview 'He ; had & trouble \ getting ythe stairway open. . Then he was looking out in the dark, the wind blowing like Billy Hell. It took a: lot of timesto work up his guts.
Faulty parachute
Coffelt told Brown, that as he descended the " rear staircase : in blinding cold rain; turbulence jolted the plane and pitched him into the bolling clouds before he could sight a beacon, marking a spot where"" a. partner was: waiting for him.
Coffeit:"talked, of .; tumbling through the stormy sky, trying fran- tically to open a faulty parachute on his back, then dropping the money-as he grabbed for a chute on his chest .! Coffelt told Brown he crashed to the ground, in a canyon miles from his " planned landing -spot, severely, injuring his legs. He was later able to rendezvous with his unidentified partner, but neither he; his partner; the Browns or an army of authorities ever found the loot
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FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 1/23/84
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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For information of Seattle, Miami, Florida, work telephone number
home
telephone number called the Miami office and advised that after viewing a film based upon captioned incident, was reminded that he worked with an individual, (FNU) at the Edgewater Typewriter Company, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
the Miami office and advised that after viewing a film based upon captioned incident, was reminded that he worked with an individual, (FNU) at the Edgewater Typewriter Company, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. told him that he thought "D. B. Cooper"
was a friend of his, an indian named said
thought that now
that had used his name. works at Innovative Office Products in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, possibly Inverness, and might be able to provide more information regarding
Miami is placing this case in an RUC status and is conducting no additional investigation at this time.
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (RUC) (C-1)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE

For information of Seattle, Miami, Florida, work telephone number
home
telephone number called the Miami office and advised that after viewing a film based upon captioned incident, was reminded
- HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE

For information of Seattle, Miami, Florida, work telephone number
home
telephone number called the Miami office and advised that after viewing a film based upon captioned incident, was reminded that he worked with an individual, (FNU) at the Edgewater Typewriter Company, Wheat told him that he thought "D. B. Cooper" Ridge, Colorado.
was a friend of his, an indian named said that had used his name. thought that now works at Innovative Office Products in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, possibly Inverness, and might be able to provide more information regarding .
Miami is placing this case in an RUC status and is conducting no additional investigation at this time.
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b6 b7CMemorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Date
2/28/84
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
On February 15, 1984. Seattle, Washington, was contacted and furnished information that a possible individual who could be D. B. COOPER, had dealt with his company in 1972, in regards to purchasing a lot in the Lewis County area.
COOPER, had dealt with his company in 1972, in regards to purchasing a lot in the Lewis County area. He described the lot as being
in Lewis County. He stated that the lot had been sold to an individual who was a builder whose last name was and that this particular person had another friend with him who was a pilot and who resembled the composite photograph of D.B. COOPER. He did describe this individual, however, as approximately 5'9", slender in build, and being in his mid 30's in 1972.
In view of the fact that this individual was in his mid 30's in 1972, he is not old enough to be the hijacker in this particular case, and no further investigation is being conducted.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile CONFIDENTIAL :
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS Date 2/24/84
TO: . 17
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
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NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
00 : SE
Re: Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January
23, 1984.
Inquiry of Delaware Justice Information System (DELJIS) records revealed
are currentlyilivingtat Felton, Delaware.
Delaware driver's license records show
license was revoked in and not renewed.
Last known address shown as
Minquadale,
New Castle, Delaware. He is described as a white, male, 5'11",
160 pounds, hair brown, eyes blue.
On February 16, 1984, investigation at Minquadale revealed
is unknown at that address.
LEADS
BALTIMORE DIVISION
AT FELTON, DELAWARE.
Conduct investigation as set forth in referenced Seattle airtel. 2 - Seattle (164A-81) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) CNE : vks. (4)
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 2/24/84
TO: 4
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
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NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
00:SE
Re: Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January
23, 1984.
Inquiry of Delaware Justice Information System (DELJIS) records revealed
are currentlylivingtat Felton, Delaware.
Delaware driver's license records show license was revoked in and not renewed.
Last known address shown as
Minquadale,
New Castle, Delaware. He is described as a white, male, 5'11",
160 pounds, hair brown, eyes blue.
On February 16, 1984, investigation at Minquadale revealed
is unknown at that address.
He is described as a white, male, 5'11",
160 pounds, hair brown, eyes blue.
On February 16, 1984, investigation at Minquadale revealed
is unknown at that address.
LEADS
BALTIMORE DIVISION
AT FELTON, DELAWARE.
Conduct investigation as set forth in referenced Seattle airtel. 2 - Seattle (164A-81) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) CNE: vks (4)
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MKE, WISC.
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Tucson AZ
not listed Australia 
complied prior to May Seattle WA
same
Seattle wA. (not LM here ) not listed - joined some time prior to July 68
'env. mail from him dated 15 Nov 73 , 14 Feb 74 , Mar 22,74 - 20 Har 74 July in USA
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164A-81-8752 ebruary 14th, 1974,
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Sincere apologies for my procrastination of around three years duration (got your first letter before we left the States in June '71).
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Sincere apologies for my procrastination of around three years duration (got your first letter before we left the States in June '71). Thanks to your unending perserverence, I am at long last answering your many letters.
To answer your most recent letter first. .. No a birth chart for has not been done although the designer of the Coat of Arms did indicate that the zodiac symbols he used were astrolog- ically relevent. The secession document was received by in his morning mail at approximatley 10.00AM on April 21, 1971 in Canberra., Australian Capital Territory. I'm sure a birth chart on would be very gratefully received.
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For your amusement, I was born at 2.00AM on
the
My
investiture as
was at on
and approximately 1.30PM I was dubbed with the sword by To my knowledge,
Princess Grace of Monaco.
Now you should know just what sort of character I am.
over The suggestion for a stamp issue featuring constellations may very likely be considered at some future date. Indeed the stars are big and bright over our skies are so clear and free of air
over The suggestion for a stamp issue featuring constellations may very likely be considered at some future date. Indeed the stars are big and bright over our skies are so clear and free of air polution that a group of scientists are considering establishing a solar energy intitute at the Province.
Enclosed are several order forms for the first issue of stamps. All items listed are still available including Ist Day Covers. This is extended as a courtesy to overseas stamp collectors who have been unable to communicate with the due to the mail embargo imposed by the Australian P.O. since early November, 1973. At this stage, due to this embargo it would be impossible to receive a letter through the international:mail services direct from the Until this illegal embargo is lifted emergency mail service is in effect until further notice. Australia is delivering our mail within the continent of Australia only and
refuses to transfer any international mail. . The: mail from 
carries a stamp affixed to the front side cancelled on the day of receipt from the sender.
The: mail from 
carries a stamp affixed to the front side cancelled on the day of receipt from the sender. It is then transferred to the A.P.O.
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an Australian stamp is affixed under protest, then the letter is delivered, after close scrutiny and examination by the Perth Mail Exchange, approximately two weeks after the initial cancellation. At the present time the A.P.O. refuses point blank to cash any Postal Money Orders from anywhere, including Australia. They also refuse to turn over International Money Orders directed to the This is illegal under Article 12 of the United Nations Human Rights Act to mention only one infraction.
The Royal Justice Society of Australia has just released an article in their official journal stating that the Australian P.O. Department is completely out of order in their decisions and actions taken against the 
by imposing illegal irresponsible acts of agression, because prior to the 15th Nov. 1973 mail was made available to the address of Western Australia, therefore they set a precedent which is
1973 mail was made available to the address of Western Australia, therefore they set a precedent which is irreversable under judicial entitlement.
Because of the fluctuation of the US $Dollar, prices quoted in the order forms are in Australian dollars, By simply asking your local banker the current exchange rate can easily be ascertained.
Any copies of news articles pertaining to would be appreciated as it's impossible to keep up with the publicity we receive overseas.
Please find enclosed some duplicate parachute stamps: take what you can use if any and return the balance. The newsletter to parachute collectors sounds like a great idea. I'm looking forward to receiving my first copy.
My first parachute jump was way back in 1960. I served in . the US Armed Forces from as Airborne Special Forces.
During that time I was an active member in around sport
parachute clubs throughout the World. My highest license applied for was Class I've been an inactive parachutist for the past 8 years now.
My highest license applied for was Class I've been an inactive parachutist for the past 8 years now. No, I didn't fo any smoke jumping with the park service. I applied but there was a 2 year waiting list so never got around to it.
Thank you for your interest in Hoping to have a more two-sided correspondence in the future.
Voure cincoroly
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¥b6 b7c ADMINISTRATION BOAR
PRINCIPALITY.
SPECIAL MEMORANDUM ON EMERGENCY MAIL SERVICES:
The General Post Office advises that because of the current unfortunate political situation, under which certain neighbouring lands have cut off communications for the most part with the outside world, mail either to or from may not be sent directly via the international postal services.
Until further notice, correspondents abroad writing to addresses in should send such mail, under cover and in an independent outer cover, to the following addresses for special courier delivery to
omy lover
AUSTRALIA.
Until further notice, correspondents abroad writing to addresses in should send such mail, under cover and in an independent outer cover, to the following addresses for special courier delivery to
omy lover
AUSTRALIA.
AUSTRALIA.
Return mail to the outside world will likewise be routed through these agencies.
Will you please see that this notice comes to the attention of all postal staff and that it is made known also to the public. Meanwhile, kindly direct all mail for to the West Australian agencies.
This notice and arrangement will remain operative until further notice.
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"Earldom of Phoenix" -- A symbol of the Tetrehedron portrays the universal har- monic strength of binding force.
"Earldom of Nain"-The village of Nain is known Biblically for the raising of the widow's son. The Coat-of-Arms portrays the cross and portrait of Jesus.
ASTRON
"Earldom of Astron" -- The Coat-of-Arms portrays the universal serenity of balance.
"Baronetcy of Tucson"-Lord Whatley has over 250 freefalls as a skydiver depicted by the parachute; the bison depicts his work with the U.
"Baronetcy of Tucson"-Lord Whatley has over 250 freefalls as a skydiver depicted by the parachute; the bison depicts his work with the U.S. National Parks Board.
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DB Cooper-19478Certificates
A special Certificate was brought out for giving of Appointments, expressing to a person any high degree of gratitude, or for a special invitation.
To express our pleasure for the comfort and attentions received on the Ansett ANA flight which took Prince Leonard and Princess Shirley to South Australia for their first Royal Visit to that State, on behalf of the Province Prince Leonard gave Certificates to the crew and hostesses aboard.
Certificates of bestowal or investiture of peerages or Knighthoods are also issued following the official act.
Appointments
We quote from Robert Drewe in his column "Perspective" in The Australian of Friday, August 17, 1973:
"In a quietly impressive ceremony near Adelaide yesterday our favourite royal family, Prince Leonard and Princess Shirley of Hutt River Province, appointed Angie Vale Wineries official suppliers of wines to the Royal Household.
of Friday, August 17, 1973:
"In a quietly impressive ceremony near Adelaide yesterday our favourite royal family, Prince Leonard and Princess Shirley of Hutt River Province, appointed Angie Vale Wineries official suppliers of wines to the Royal Household.
"This is the first such honour bestowed by the Royal Family on a company since they seceded . . . in 1970.
"After touring the vineyard and winery the Prince and Princess, who are in Adelaide on a Royal visit. conferred the honour on Pat Auid, Angle Vale's managing director."
A line of eight wines has been commissioned thus far.
Sir Richard Marshall was appointed as Consul pro tem pending official acceptance of his credentials. Meanwhile Sir Richard is representing the Province in South Australia. The Provincial Flag is being flown at the Consulate where Sir Richard is in residence.
Honours Bestowed
Four peerages were created in 1973 and are in accordance with the Book of Peerage of the Hutt River Province. These were the expression of a desire to give some recognition to these people who not only had contributed or had qualities worthy of high recognition, but were also extremely active in advising us on many subject matters.
These were the expression of a desire to give some recognition to these people who not only had contributed or had qualities worthy of high recognition, but were also extremely active in advising us on many subject matters. Thus when considering giving such recognition the fact that an Earl is categorised as an advisor made it quite appropriate to bestow three of these people with Earldoms. The Earldoms created are:
"Earldom of Phoenix" was bestowed upon Robert David Pope on 12th April, 1973.
Mount Secession is in an area of land which is designated as the Earldom of Phoenix. This rock outcrop predominates the whole of the central valley of this Principality.
"Earldom of Nain" was bestowed upon Frank Burrill Pash on 12th April, 1973.
The Chapel of Nain is in an area of land designated as the Earldom of Nain which is situated in a prominent position looking out over the central valley. Perhaps God may have blessed this Chapel, of which more is written elsewhere in this booklet.
"Earldom of Astron" was bestowed upon Margaret Amelia Isobel Sheen on 27th May, 1973.
Lake Serenity, a small lake on the higher elevations of the Province, is in an arca designated as the Earldom of Astron.
Lake Serenity, a small lake on the higher elevations of the Province, is in an arca designated as the Earldom of Astron. On this lake gather water birds of various species, enjoying the serenity of their sanctuary. At times mankind must envy some of the serenity of nature which he himself does not always capture.
"Baronetcy of Tucson" was bestowed upon John Steven Whatley on 15th November, 1973. Lord Whatley is a United States citizen and is Postmaster General of this Principality. The Valley of Tucson, in which a lake is proposed to be' formed, constitutes the Barony.
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To : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Date 2/22/84
From : SAC,
Subject .
0 NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Seattle are various documents obtained from U. S. Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base
(KAFB), New Mexico, and a copy of a brochure of the Western Australia.
For information of Seattle,
is
assigned to the located at KAFB, New Mexico. advised SAC, of the American Albuquerque, that Topical Magazine, one of two stamp collectors' periodicals, and in that capacity had become acquainted
advised SAC, of the American Albuquerque, that Topical Magazine, one of two stamp collectors' periodicals, and in that capacity had become acquainted through correspondence with one stated that
during the course of/composing the periodical and reviewing the membership directory of the American Topical Association Head- quarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, noticed that was an avid collector of parachute stamps. This interest served as the impetus for her to correspond with
P, advised that in reviewing various correspondence received by from it appeared satisfied the profile of the subject in captioned case and he apparently left the United States at approximately the same time that captioned event occurred.
As Seattle will note from the enclosures, was born on at the b6 b7C
In 1960, he initiated his first parachute jump and served in the U. S. Armed Forces from in the Airborne Special Forces. During that time he was an active member in sport parachute clubs throughout the world. His highest license was a Class In addition, cites in the documentation provided that he was a member of the U.
His highest license was a Class In addition, cites in the documentation provided that he was a member of the U. S. Park Service but did no smoke jumping with the Park Service in that there was a"two-year waiting list for such duty. The directory of the American Topical Association lists several addresses for to include a period of residence from at
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2)
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Seattle, Washington
and a
Seattle, Washington for the period In
a letter written to the on 2/14/74, he states that he left the States in June, 1971. is currently the
of the in Western Australia, and
lists an address of Australia
He is apparently the of the in Australia. In the crest of that office it is indicated that he has had the experience of 250 freefalls as a skydiver.
advised that neither he nor
have ever met but have had several letters from him. He advised that the enclosed correspondence is the only correspondence which records identifiable
He advised that the enclosed correspondence is the only correspondence which records identifiable information and the remainder of the correspondence merely refers to various stamp collectors' points of interest. suggested that should the coincidences of residence, background, skydiving and parachute skills, and de- parture from the United States at approximately the same time as captioned incident promote further inquiry, such could be made through the American Topical Association in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where membership number is
This information provided Seattle for analysis and initiation of further investigation should such seem warranted.
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SAC,
NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Seattle are various documents obtained from U. S. Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base
(KAFB), New Mexico, and a copy of a brochure of the Western Australia.
For information of Seattle, is b6 b7C
assigned to the located at KAFB, New Mexico.
Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base
(KAFB), New Mexico, and a copy of a brochure of the Western Australia.
For information of Seattle, is b6 b7C
assigned to the located at KAFB, New Mexico. advised SAC, of the American Albuquerque, that Topical Magazine, one of two stamp collectors' periodicals, and in that capacity had become acquainted through correspondence with one stated that during the course of composing the periodical and reviewing the membership directory of the American Topical Association Head- quarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, noticed that was an avid collector of parachute stamps. This interest served as the impetus for her to correspond with
advised that in reviewing various correspondence received by from it appeared satisfied the profile of
the subject in captioned case and he apparently left the United States at approximately the same time that captioned event occurred.
As Seattle will note from the enclosures,
was born on at the
In 1960, he initiated his first parachute jump and served in the U. S. Armed Forces from in the Airborne Special Forces.
As Seattle will note from the enclosures,
was born on at the
In 1960, he initiated his first parachute jump and served in the U. S. Armed Forces from in the Airborne Special Forces. During that time he was an active member in sport parachute clubs throughout the world. His highest license was a Class In addition, cites in the documentation provided that he was a member of the u, S. Park Service but did no smoke jumping with the Park Service in that there was a two-year waiting list for such duty. The directory of the American Topical Association lists several addresses for to include a period of residence from at 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - Albuquerque JAC/pd (3)
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Seceded from the Australian Common- wealth the 21st April, 1970, the sovereignty of this independent state is by judicial law invested with the Government in occupancy, the Administration Board which has bestowed the title of Prince on Leonard George Casley, The Administrator.
of this independent state is by judicial law invested with the Government in occupancy, the Administration Board which has bestowed the title of Prince on Leonard George Casley, The Administrator.
The Capital of this independent sovereign state is developing within the 29 square mite area of the Principality of the Hutt River Province located some 60 miles north of Geraldton and 28 miles northwest of North- ampton, Western Australia.
Buildings already completed in the build- ing program which is well under way are The Administration Building and Hutt River. Province Post Office, the twin Gift Shops divided by a covered breezeway, the Rest- aurant/Tavern, a five-unit Motel, and the non- denominational Chapel of Nain which was blessed 29th August, 1973 by the Rev. F. W. Catley, Rector of the Northampton Anglican Church. Two christenings have been con- ducted in the brief period since the opening of this Chapel.
A horse riding academy is being formed with the aim of having a stable of 20 horses.
Construction of a swimming pool has been completed.
There are about 30 now in residence, but the flow of tourists reaching as many as 2,000 in one week creates much greater activity than
There are about 30 now in residence, but the flow of tourists reaching as many as 2,000 in one week creates much greater activity than this number would indicate. Overnight accommodations are in the plan- ning stages for early completion,
All development of the Principality, both residential and industrial is being carried out subject to consideration of Ecology and the Environment first. There is an abundance of
wildflowers. Kangaroos, water birds, emus, bustards, etc. are also here. Preservation of these flora and fauna is of prime importance to the Administration Board, as well as the residents of the Province.
The Principality has its own Coat-of-Arms, flag, Postal Department with Provincial pos- tage stamps, visas, wines commissioned for the Royal Family bottled by Angle Vale Win- eries of South Australia, etc.
Social Services such as Child Endowment are provided by the Government in occu- pancy, these services having been relin- quished by the Commonwealth of Australia Social Services Department to the Govern- ment occupancy effective from the date of secession.
Services such as Child Endowment are provided by the Government in occu- pancy, these services having been relin- quished by the Commonwealth of Australia Social Services Department to the Govern- ment occupancy effective from the date of secession.
All new buildings are being designed to have paintings and other art items as an in- tegral part of the structures. All works on display thus far are by Western Australian artists. It is the desire of the Government in occupancy to encourage local artists. To this end an Art College is planned for construc- tion in the near future.
Honors Lists thus far include three Earl- doms, One Barony, and six Knighthoods. Others are under consideration as people from outside the Principality give valued as- sistance and advice, both to the Government in occupancy and to various important ser- vices and activities outside the Principality.
For further details you may secure the of- ficial publication. "THE BIRTH OF A PRINCI- PALITY" at the Gift Shop in the Province or by writing to: The Administrator, Hutt River Province, C/- 10 Lockhart St., Como, Western Australia 6152, enclosing $ 2.00 Aust. which includes surface postage within Aus- tralia.
, Como, Western Australia 6152, enclosing $ 2.00 Aust. which includes surface postage within Aus- tralia. PostAgE 604
156 EDWARD ST. OSBORNE PARK WESTERN AUSTRALIA
December 1973.
.HUTT . RIVER. PROVINCE.
1970
THE HUTT RIVER PROVINCE
LOCATION MAP
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DB Cooper-19485 GERALDTON 2 miles
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3/21/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FM:
SAC, CLEVELAND (164A-88) (SQD 3) (RUC)
RE:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Reference Bureau airtel to Cleveland and Seattle, dated 11/29/83.
Referenced airtel set forth fact that
Rocky River, Ohio, had written the Bureau concerning captioned matter in that he had seen an artist's sketch of UNSUB on TV, which reminded him of someone.
Referenced airtel set forth fact that
Rocky River, Ohio, had written the Bureau concerning captioned matter in that he had seen an artist's sketch of UNSUB on TV, which reminded him of someone.
Numerous attempts were made to meet after conferring with him telephonically. On a number of occasions he stated that he would be coming downtown and meetings were arranged, meetings that he did not keep. on at least two or three occasions, requested that the photographs be merely mailed to his business residence.
Finally, was contacted at his home without a meeting being set up. stated that the individual in the photograph reminds him of someone he knew during his days in the service, most probably while he was in Korea. He was in the Air Force from approximately to as an and from to was in the Reserves. however, said that he could not provide a name for the individual that reminded him of the artist's conception. Nor could he provide any
2 - Bureau 2)- Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Cleveland JDRRK: ord (5)
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information concerning where, when, or how he possibly met this individual.
(164A-81) 1 - Cleveland JDRRK: ord (5)
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information concerning where, when, or how he possibly met this individual. All he really could state was that it definitely reminded him of someone in his past, from his military service, but he had no further idea of this individual's identity.
stated that this was why he was so reluctant to actually meet agents prior to this. He just felt he did not know anything of real value, and would just prefer to have the photograph to look at. In this way he hoped that he could, at some time in the future, remember whom it reminded him of. At the conclusion of the interview, xeroxed a couple of copies of the artist's conception and advised that he would contact FBI if he could recall anything about the person who it reminded him of.
himself: The following is descriptive data on
Name :
Sex :
Male
Race:
White
Complexion:
Medium to swarthy
Height:
5'9-10"
Weight:
185 lbs.
Hair:
Brown with gray
Eyes :
Brown
DOB:
SSAN:
Military Service:
Air Force
Business :
Privately Employed Telephone
Rocky River, Oblo
In that no further leads are outstanding in this matter, Cleveland
Hair:
Brown with gray
Eyes :
Brown
DOB:
SSAN:
Military Service:
Air Force
Business :
Privately Employed Telephone
Rocky River, Oblo
In that no further leads are outstanding in this matter, Cleveland Division has placed this case in an RUC status.
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FM:
SAC, CLEVELAND (164A-88) (SQD 3) (RUC)
RE :
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Reference Bureau airtel to Cleveland and Seattle, dated 11/29/83.
Referenced airtel set forth fact that
Rocky River, Ohio, had written the Bureau concerning captioned matter in that he had seen an artist's sketch of UNSUB on TV, which reminded him of someone.
Numerous attempts were made to meet after conferring with him , telephonically. On a number of occasions he stated that he would be coming downtown and meetings were arranged, meetings that he did not keep. on at least two or three occasions, requested that the photographs be merely mailed to his business residence.
Finally, was contacted at his home without a meeting being set up. stated that the individual in the photograph reminds him of someone he knew during his days in the service, most probably while he was in Korea.
stated that the individual in the photograph reminds him of someone he knew during his days in the service, most probably while he was in Korea. He was in the Air Force from approximately to as an and from to was in the Reserves. however, said that he could not provide a name for the individual that reminded him of the artist's conception. Nor could he provide any
2 - Bureau 2 - Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Cleveland JDRRK: crd (5)
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DB Cooper-19488
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On March 8, 1984, a review of the Delaware State Motor Vehicle Administration Records at Dover, Delaware by SA revealed a computerized record of Delaware driver's license number residence Minquadale, New Castle, described as a white, male, date of birth height 5'11", weight 160 lbs., eyes blue, hair brown. The record further reveals the driver's license was revoked in and no record of further licensing since that time.
On March 22, 1984, Administration, Dover, Delaware furnished SA
Motor Vehicle a State of Delaware driving record for reflecting the following activity.
On March 22, 1984, Administration, Dover, Delaware furnished SA
Motor Vehicle a State of Delaware driving record for reflecting the following activity.
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On March 8, 1984, a review of the Delaware State Motor Vehicle Administration Records at Dover, Delaware by SA revealed a computerized record of Delaware driver's license number residence Minquadale, New Castle, described as a white, male, date of birth height 5'11", weight 160 1bs., eyes blue, hair brown. The record further reveals the driver's license was revoked in and no record of further licensing since that time.
On March 22, 1984, Administration, Dover, Delaware furnished SA a State of Delaware driving record for reflecting the following activity.
Motor Vehicle
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DB Cooper-19491
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: :
8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 4/2/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Dec/As
FROM :
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P) (SQ #14)
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00 : SEATTLE
Re: Baltimore airtel to Seattle dated Feburary 24, 1984; Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984; and Newark letter to Seattle dated December 6, 1983.
Enclosed for each receiving office is a copy of an investigative insert reflecting Motor Vehicle Administration check of suspect
Referenced Baltimore airtel to Seattle reflects are residing at Felton, Delaware. It should be noted that further check of Motor Vehicle Administration records revealed only one on file, who is described as:
Name :
Residence:
Felton, Delaware
DOB :
Height:
517"
Weight:
130 lbs.
Green
Eyes :
Bureau of Vital Statistics birth records reveal full
father and name of
loan
0 - Seattle (164A-81) (Encl.
Green
Eyes :
Bureau of Vital Statistics birth records reveal full
father and name of
loan
0 - Seattle (164A-81) (Encl.) 2 - Newark (164A-402) (Encl. ) 2 - Philadelphia (Encl.) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) DLP : vks (8)
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mother
Motor Vehicle Administration
records reflect Felton, Delaware, date of birth height 5', weight 110 lbs. Bureau of Vital Statistics birth records reflect maiden name as
residence
same date of birth, father
mother
not interviewed regarding captioned matter in view of the 30-year age differential between them and suspect and further since
maiden name is
The following individuals were contacted and eliminated as relatives of
date of birth
residence
Harrington, Delaware;
residence
date of birth Dover, Delaware; and
date of birth
residence
Harrington, Delaware.
Motor Vehicle Administration records reflect Delaware drivers' licenses issued to several different not further described in Seattle airtel to Baltimore.
Motor Vehicle Administration records reflect Delaware drivers' licenses issued to several different not further described in Seattle airtel to Baltimore.
For information of Newark, investigation at Minquadale, Delaware met with negative results.
LEADS
NEWARK DIVISION
AT TRENTON, NEW JERSEY.
Will recontact Morrisville, Pennsylvania, telephone number further background and descriptive information regarding to
for
enable the Baltimore Division to further locate and
interview
of suspect
If this
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lead is more appropriately handled by Philadelphia Division, Newark advise Philadelphia.
DB Cooper-19494FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/2/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P) (SQ #14)
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re: Baltimore airtel to Seattle dated
UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/2/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P) (SQ #14)
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re: Baltimore airtel to Seattle dated Feburary 24, 1984; Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984; and Newark letter to Seattle dated December 6, 1983.
Enclosed for each receiving office is a copy of an investigative insert reflecting Motor Vehicle Administration check of suspect
Referenced Baltimore airtel to Seattle reflects are residing at Felton, Delaware. It should be noted that further check of Motor Vehicle Administration records revealed only one on file, who is described as:
Name :
Residence:
Felton, Delaware
DOB :
Height:
5'7"
Weight:
130 lbs.
Green
Eyes :
Bureau of Vital Statistics birth records reveal full
father and name of 2 - Seattle (164A-81) (Encl.) 2 - Newark (164A-402) (Encl. ) 2 - Philadelphia (Encl. ) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) DLP : vks (8)
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TRANSMIT VIA: Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority :
8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS Date 4/24/84
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223)
FROM:
SAC, NEWARK (164A-402) (TRA) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 4/2/84.
For information of receiving offices, lead set forth in referenced communication is in Philadelphia territory and is not being covered by Newark. "Philadelphia in receipt of referenced airtel.
2-Baltimore 1-Philadelphia (Info) (2)-Seattle 1-Newark AAA/pfs (6)
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DB Cooper-19498FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/24/84
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223)
FROM:
SAC, NEWARK (164A-402) (TRA) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 4/2/84.
For information of receiving offices, lead set forth in referenced communication is in Philadelphia territory and is not being covered by Newark. "Philadelphia in receipt of referenced airtel.
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DB Cooper-19499FD-491 (Rev. 4-21-80)
Memorandum
1
Date 5/3/81 pass From :
To
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
SAC, DENVER(1644-690)
Subject : NORJACK CAA. HIJACKING 00:SE (Title) 
RUC
File Destruction Program
Enclosed are 2 items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd.
These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
1- (2) ,A= 19173
19 772
armed & Dangerous
ASE 1-DN Enc. 2 Read
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL EN
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DB Cooper-19500X AIRTEL
小时想
5/29/84
TO: SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223)
SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164A-133) (LRA) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK; CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 4/2/84.
The following investigation was conducted by SAS on 5/23/84 at Morrisville, b6
b7C
PA:
PA, telephone
Morrisville, was contacted and furnished
the following information:
When she was last interviewed by the Trenton RA of the Newark Division, she furnished the names of to the interviewing agent.
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b7C
She stated that she furnished the wrong last name by mistake. The true name of of is
PACIFIC as a
She stated that works for GEORGIA in New Castle, Delaware. She believes b7C
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2 - Baltimore (164A-223)
(2) - Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Philadelphia (164A-133) (LRA)
EJH : AMM (5)
She believes b7C
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2 - Baltimore (164A-223)
(2) - Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Philadelphia (164A-133) (LRA)
EJH : AMM (5)
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DB Cooper-19501 PH 164A-133
he resides at Minquadel, Delaware. He has children by his wife, and they both are in their early b6 b7c fifties. She stated that the mother of suspect,
died in January, She believes that New Castle, Delaware.
resides at 
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She knows that is the
of
She reiterated that she met :She is aware of. a
NJ_in
by the name b7C
maintains contact
with 
in Trenton, b6 of (LNU): She believes
She believes has b6
named Wilmington, Delaware. b7C
She stated that. her came about when she
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This two years and five months and in that period of time they lived in New. Castle, Delaware; St. Augustine, Florida; Venice, Florida and Savannah, Georgia.
She last . saw in 1971 as he was. entering a diner called PAULINE'S in Trenton, NJ.
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She has had no contact with him since last interviewed by the FBI .
entering a diner called PAULINE'S in Trenton, NJ.
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She has had no contact with him since last interviewed by the FBI .
LEADS
BALTIMORE AT WILMINGTON, - DELAWARE
Will attempt to locate and interview and b6 noting is employed at. GEORGIA b7C
PACIFIC, New Castle, Delaware and that they reside at Minquadel, Delaware.
2
DB. Cooper-19502PH 164A-133
AT NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
Will attempt to locate and interview regarding the whereabouts of
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Will conduct any other investigation that deemed necessary.
3ª
DB Cooper-19503X AIRTEL
5/29/84

TO:	SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223)
FROM:	SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164A-133) (LRA) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE

Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 4/2/84.
The following investigation was conducted by 'SAs
on. 5/23/84 at Morrisville, b6 b7C
PA:
Morrisville,
PA, telephone was contacted and furnished
the following information:
When she was last interviewed by the Trenton RA of the Newark Division, she furnished the names of :
5/23/84 at Morrisville, b6 b7C
PA:
Morrisville,
PA, telephone was contacted and furnished
the following information:
When she was last interviewed by the Trenton RA of the Newark Division, she furnished the names of b6
to the interviewing agent.
b7C
She stated that she furnished the wrong last name by mistake. The true name of of is
She stated that works for GEORGIA b6
PACIFIC "as .a 
in New Castle, Delaware. . She believes b7C
2 :- Baltimore (164A-223) (2 - Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Philadelphia (164A-133) (LRA)
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DE Cooper-19504 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/22/84
FROM
:
IA,
,
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Q NBX
6/20/84
Bothell
Wash., home tel#:
business tel#:
telephonically contacted the Seattle office furnishing the following information :
advised two days prior to the hyjacking on 11/24/71 he observed a look alike to D. B. COOPER employed as a at Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Wash.
, home tel#:
business tel#:
telephonically contacted the Seattle office furnishing the following information :
advised two days prior to the hyjacking on 11/24/71 he observed a look alike to D. B. COOPER employed as a at Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Wash. UNSUB's physical description is identiend to D. B. COOPER.
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TLE
Siggutino addil investigation be conduction
archie info
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-19507
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/22/84
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FROM :
IA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00 :
SEATTLE
6/20/84
Bothell
Wash., home tel#:
business tel#:
telephonically contacted the Seattle office furnishing the following information:
advised two days prior to the hyjacking in 11/24/71 he observed a look alike to D. B. COOPER employed as a at Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Wash. UNSUB's physical description is identicle to D. B. COOPER.
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SEARCHED SERIALIZED JUN2 1984 FBI : SEATTLE
Buy U.
UNSUB's physical description is identicle to D. B. COOPER.
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1
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JUN 2 1984
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MARBLEFALLS, TX 1984
Security Dept. Seattle - TACOMA INTER Airport
TACOMA WASh. 98713
DB Cooper-19510
DB Cooper (1971) Flight 305
PAROLE TARSI
Thanks
Dear Seis
found 3
1.7.26
If Not, please respond.
was hi-jacked Geen Post CARD enclosed:
Has the money that 164A-81-8761 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AMMAILED aMis
JUN 2 1984 FBI - SEATTLE Puß
:
DB Cooper-19511 FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date : 6/27/84
TO :
SAC,- SAN ANTONIO
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE ((164A-81) (P)
NORJAK ;
unselected: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date : 6/27/84
TO :
SAC,- SAN ANTONIO
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE ((164A-81) (P)
NORJAK ;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Bufile (164-2111)
Enclosed herewith to San Antonio is a letter received by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington, from an individual identifying himself as Marble
Falls, Texas This letter states "Has the money that was hi- jacked been found? If ' not, please respond. Post card enclosed. Thanks." It is signed by and makes reference to D.B. COOPER, Flight 305, 1971.
The credibility of this individual is unknown.
Also, enclosed for San Antonio is a summary letterhead'. memorandum prepared by the Seattle Division on October 8, 1981, as well as four photographs of the unknown subject in this matter. LEADS :
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION
AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
San Antonio is requested to contact Marble Falls, Texas, and determine from him what, if any, information he may possess concerning captioned matter.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 6/27/84
TO :
SAC, SAN ANTONIO
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Bufile (164-2111)
Enclosed herewith to San Antonio is a letter received by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington, from an individual identifying himself as Marble
Falls, Texas
This letter states "Has the money that was hi-
jacked been found?
If not, please respond. Post card enclosed.
Thanks." It is signed by
and makes reference to D.B. COOPER,
Flight 305, 1971.
The credibility of this individual is unknown.
" It is signed by
and makes reference to D.B. COOPER,
Flight 305, 1971.
The credibility of this individual is unknown.
Also, enclosed for San Antonio is a summary letterhead . memorandum prepared by the Seattle Division on October 8, 1981, as well as four photographs of the unknown subject in this matter.
LEADS :
SAN ANTONIO DIVISION
AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
San Antonio is requested to contact Marble Falls, Texas, and determine from him what, if any, information he may possess concerning captioned matter.
2-San Antonio (Encls. 6) 2>Seattle (164A-81 JAS/msm (4)
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164A-81-8762
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/25/84
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164A-111) (RUC)
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel
TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/25/84
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164A-111) (RUC)
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to San Antonio, 6/27/84.
On 7/20/84, contact with U.S. Postal Service, Marble Falls, Texas, disclosed that who subscribes to
resident of this area who lives on a ranch about miles of the city. stated she knows and he is a who appears to have
Marble
Falls Police Department advised he has answered a disturbance call involving and at the time, was in possession of a firearm. He verified that appears to be
in his actions. and reviewed the composite drawings of D. B. COOPER, and both advised that does not resemble the person shown in these drawings. They said is over 6'0" tall and he weighs in excess of 200 pounds.
Efforts to locate at his residence disclosed ranch had been sold and he was living at another location. On 7/20/84, it was determined had purchased
20 acres of land of Marble Falls and he was living was not at this location on this date, and it was determined the gates were chained and locked.
On 7/20/84, it was determined had purchased
20 acres of land of Marble Falls and he was living was not at this location on this date, and it was determined the gates were chained and locked. stated he would talk with (2 - Seattle (164A-81) 1 - San Antonio PAG:tlf (3)
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ITLE 
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about the letter he wrote on or about 4/20/84 the next time he comes to town, and he would advise this office of any positive information.
For information of Seattle, the film on the Flight number 305 hijacking appeared on television in this area several months ago, and it is possible saw it and had a question concerning the whereabouts of the missing money. said that to the best of his knowledge, this action would be appropriate for
2*
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DB Cooper-19515 FD.36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
t
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Priority :
8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
t
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 7/25/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164A-111) (RUC)
NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to San Antonio, 6/27/84.
On 7/20/84, contact with U.S. Postal Service, Marble Falls, Texas, disclosed that who subscribes to
resident of this area who lives on a ranch about miles of the city. stated. she knows and he is a
who appears to have
Marble
Falls Police Department advised he has answered a disturbance call involving and at the time, was in possession of a firearm. He verified that appears to be
in his actions. and reviewed the composite drawings of D. B. COOPER, and both advised that does not resemble the person shown in these drawings. They said is over 6'0" tall and he weighs in excess of 200 pounds.
Efforts to locate at his residence disclosed ranch had been sold and he was living at another location.
Efforts to locate at his residence disclosed ranch had been sold and he was living at another location. On 7/20/84, it was determined had purchased
20 acres of land of Marble Falls and he was living was not at this location on this date, and it was determined the gates were chained and locked. stated he would talk with (2) - Seattle (164A-81) 1 - San Antonio PAG:tlf (3)
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FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-19517
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b6 b7C
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
7/25/84
TO :
SAC, JACKSON
cur
FROM : SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P)
NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re: Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984.
UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
7/25/84
TO :
SAC, JACKSON
cur
FROM : SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P)
NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re: Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984.
Enclosed. for Jackson is one copy of referenced airtel; background data LHM; artist conception drawing of unsub, Jaka DAN COOPER, D. B. COOPER; and one photograph of
On July 24, 1984,
advised
New Castle, Delaware, telephone is currently
living at the Toomsuba, Mississippi.
advised is very transient and does not stay in one place for a long period of time, and therefore, does not know how long he will be at the above address. It is believed was en route to Wilmington, Delaware, but had some trouble causing him to stop at Toomsuba, Mississippi.
advised was a member of the U. S. Marine Corps many years ago, but is unaware as to his training or experience .. does not know whether has ever had paratrooper training or other training concerning .parachutes. does not keep in contact with the family on a frequent basis and therefore cannot often furnish his whereabouts.
2 - Jackson (Encl. ) 
[2) - Seattle (164A-81) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) CNE : vks (6)
164A-81-8764
SEARCHED Ber
) 
[2) - Seattle (164A-81) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) CNE : vks (6)
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. (Time)
ATTLE
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LEADS
JACKSON DIVISION
AT TOOMSUBA, MISSISSIPPI. :
Will make expeditious attempts to contact in an effort to determine if he is identical to unsub (If is eliminated as suspect, mail the enclosed photograph of back to
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BALTIMORE DIVISION
AT WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
Maintain contact with in the event
b6 Jackson Division is unable to contact
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DB Cooper-19520FC-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
FB!
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 7/25/84
TO:
SAC, JACKSON
FROM:
SAC,, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P)
NORJACK
CAA -
Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 7/25/84
TO:
SAC, JACKSON
FROM:
SAC,, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (P)
NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
00 : SEATTLE
Re: Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984. Enclosed. for Jackson is one copy of referenced airtel; background data LHM; artist conception drawing of unsub, aka DAN COOPER, D. B. COOPER; and one photograph of
On July 24, 1984,
advised
New Castle, Delaware, telephone is currently
living at the Toomsuba, Mississippi.
advised is very transient and does not stay in one place for a long period of time, and therefore, does not know how long he will be at the above address. It is believed was en route to Wilmington, Delaware, but had some trouble causing him to stop at Toomsuba, Mississippi.
advised was a member of the U. S. Marine. Corps many years ago, but is unaware as to his training or experience .. does not know whether has ever had paratrooper training or other training concerning .parachutes. does not keep in contact with the family on a frequent basis and therefore cannot often furnish his whereabouts.
does not keep in contact with the family on a frequent basis and therefore cannot often furnish his whereabouts.
2 - Jackson (Encl. ) @ - Seattle (164A-81) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) CNE:vks (6)
64A-81-8764

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DB Cooper-19521
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TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
DATE:
8/7/84
CLASSIFICATION: 
FROM:
Director, FBI
1
TO;
SACS, San Antonio 
Seattle
NORJAK
00 :
SEATTLE
Enclosed for receiving offices is a copy of a letter and envelope, postmarked San Antonio, Texas, dated 7/31/84, sent by to FBIHQ.
In the enclosed letter,
alleges that he knows the identity of D. B. Cooper.
San Antonio should contact San Antonio, Texas, phone number for any information regarding captioned matter or the KKK.
Enclosure Roz
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Enclosure Roz
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SEARCHED ILINDEXED dato SERIALIZED __ _ VEILED AUG G 1984 ITLE
9
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DB Cooper-19527 FBI/DO. 0-9 (Rev. 8-16-79)
TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
DATE:
8/7/84
CLASSIFICATION:
FROM:
Director, FBI
TO:
SACs, San Antonio
Seattle
NORJAK
00 :
SEATTLE
Enclosed for receiving offices is a copy of a letter and envelope, postmarked San Antonio, Texas, dated 7/31/84, sent by to FBIHQ.
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In the enclosed letter,
alleges that he knows the identity of D. B. Cooper.
information regarding captioned matter or the KKK.
San Antonio should contact San Antonio, Texas, phone number ror any Enclosure
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16417-81-8766
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DB Cooper-19528 Fai/DO.1-336 (Rev. 10-26-79)
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2
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M
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
August 14, 1984

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.
20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
August 14, 1984

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO: SAC, Jackson
RE: NORJACK
REFERENCE: Telephone call 8/2/84
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Jackson
SPECIMENS:
This report supplements and confirms the infor- mation telephonically furnished to the Meridian, Mississippi, RA on 8/3/84.
Six previously reported latent fingerprints of the tip, side and lower joint areas and the latent impression were compared, insofar as possible, with the fingerprints of but no identification was b6 b7C
effected. The remaining latent fingerprints are not finger- prints for
Palm prints are not contained in the Identification Division files for
b6 b7C
Fingerprints of the tip, side and lower joint areas and palm prints of aro necessary for conclusive compari- song. 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-1-81-8767 SEARCHEDINDEXED Q SERIALIZED __. EILED ... AUS D
ATTLE b6 b7C DB Cooper-19529
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1-336 (Rev.
AUS D
ATTLE b6 b7C DB Cooper-19529
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1-336 (Rev. 10-26-79)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
August 14, 1984

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-46410

TO: SAC, Jackson
RE: NORJACK
REFERENCE: Telephone call 8/2/84
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Jackson
SPECIMENS:
This report supplements and confirms the infor- mation telephonically furnished to the Meridian, Mississippi, RA on 8/3/84.
Six previously reported latent fingerprints of the tip, side and lower joint areas and the latent lapression were compared, insofar as possible, with the fingerprints of but no identification was b6 b7C
effected. The remaining latent fingerprints are not finger- prints for
Palm prints pre not contained in the Identification Division files for
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Fingerprints of the tip, aide and lowor joint areas and palu printe of are necessary for conclusive compari-
Palm prints pre not contained in the Identification Division files for
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Fingerprints of the tip, aide and lowor joint areas and palu printe of are necessary for conclusive compari- song. 2 - Seattle (184-81)
164A-81-8767 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED, 4
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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-19530 Memorandum
®
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 8/21/84
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK
00: SEATTLE
PURPOSE
To reassign case due to transfer of SA
BACKGROUND
On November 24, 1971 a lone white male boarded NORTHWEST ORIENT Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. While the flight was en- route to Seattle he indicated that he had a bomb and demanded $200, 000.00. The plane landed in Seattle and the hijacker was given four parachutes and $200,000.00. The passengers were released and after the plane took off the hijacker, who had registered at Portland as Dan Cooper, parachuted from the plane near Woodland, Washington.
INVESTIGATION TO BE CONDUCTED
None.
PROSECUTIVE STATUS
AUSA has advised that inasmuch as at the time unsub hijacked the plane the crime was a capital offense there is no statute of limitations in this
PROSECUTIVE STATUS
AUSA has advised that inasmuch as at the time unsub hijacked the plane the crime was a capital offense there is no statute of limitations in this matter. advised that the Depart- ment of Justice concurred with his opinion.
LEADS
None.
RLM : sm (2) IM
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DB Cooper-19531
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CMemorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 8/21/84
From : SA b6 b7C
Subject :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK
00: SEATTLE
PURPOSE
To reassign case due to transfer of SA
BACKGROUND
On November 24, 1971 a lone white male boarded NORTHWEST ORIENT Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. While the flight was en- route to Seattle he indicated that he had a bomb and demanded $200, 000.00. The plane landed in Seattle and the hijacker was given four parachutes and $200,000.00. The passengers were released and after the plane took off the hijacker, who had registered at Portland as Dan Cooper, parachuted from the plane near Woodland, Washington.
INVESTIGATION TO BE CONDUCTED
None.
PROSECUTIVE STATUS AUSA has advised that inasmuch as at the time unsub hijacked the plane the crime was a capital
PROSECUTIVE STATUS AUSA has advised that inasmuch as at the time unsub hijacked the plane the crime was a capital offense there is no statute of limitations in this matter. advised that the Depart- ment of Justice concurred with his opinion.
LEADS
None.
RIM : sm (2)
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DB Cooper-19532
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
G
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 8/23/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164A-111), (RUC)
RE:
NORJAK
00: SE
Re Bureau airtel to San Antonio dated 8/7/84.
San
Antonio, telephone was interviewed at San Antonio 8/20/84. was advised that he was to be interviewed regarding the content of a letter dated 7/31/84 which was received by FBIHQ, Washington, D. C.
was formerly employed as a
at
The San Antonio, referred
which is owned by to in the above letter is employed at the
was formerly employed as a
at
The San Antonio, referred
which is owned by to in the above letter is employed at the restaurant. stated that
a white female, also
told him this D. B. COOPER, the suspected airplane hijacker. told that
also told
alleges that
has also
admitted to stated that
indicated that
are all.evil persons adding that a member of has a 2-Bureau 2-Seattle (164A-81)' 1-San Antonio
purports to be
stated that
MEA/esh
(5).
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FILED
SEARCHED JUNIALIZED AUG 27 1984
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DB Cooper-19533
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DSA 164A-111
"The following description of is set forth:
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Name
Sex
Race
DOB
Male
Mexican-American
POB
Height
5'7"
Weight 185 pounds
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Misc.
Glasses
Arrests
None admitted
Texas, driver's lic. Employment
San Antonio, Texas (5/83-4/84)
Social Security # Automobile
During the interview
denied ever being
b6
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and statements provided by felt that
Due to the general demeanor during the interview , it is It is
also felt that the information contained in the letter received by the Bureau should not be
Texas (5/83-4/84)
Social Security # Automobile
During the interview
denied ever being
b6
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and statements provided by felt that
Due to the general demeanor during the interview , it is It is
also felt that the information contained in the letter received by the Bureau should not be taken seriously. No identifiable arrest record could be located on
This matter is RUC'd.
2*
DB Cooper-19534FD- S (Fiev, 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
Ca
FBI
PRECEDENCE: immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 8/23/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164A-111). (RUC)
RE:
NORJAK
00: SE
Re Bureau airtel to San Antonio dated 8/7/84.
San
Antonio, telephone was interviewed at San Antonio 8/20/84. was advised that he was to be interviewed regarding the content of a letter dated 7/31/84 which was received by FBIHQ, Washington, D. C.
was formerly employed as a
at
San Antonio,
which is owned by to in the above letter is a white female, also
The referred
employed at the restaurant.
was formerly employed as a
at
San Antonio,
which is owned by to in the above letter is a white female, also
The referred
employed at the restaurant.
stated that
told him this
D. B. COOPER, the
suspected airplane hijacker. told that
also told
alleges that
has also
admitted to stated that
indicated that
are all evil persons adding that a member of has a 2-Bureau 2-Seattle (164A-81)' 1-San Antonio
purports to be
stated that
164A-81-8769
MEA /esh (5).
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FBI-SEATTLE
BA
DB Cooper-19535
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 8-22-84
TO:
SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-73)
FROM :
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984; Baltimore airtel to Jackson dated 7-25-84.
LOUIS (164-73)
FROM :
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984; Baltimore airtel to Jackson dated 7-25-84.
For information of receiving offices, initial investi- gation at Jackson Division has developed numerous similarities between and that of the unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper.
The composite drawing provided to the Jackson Division has been displayed to two confidential cooperating sources, both of which have identified the composite drawing as being similar to that of
is more fully described as follows:
Name
Sex
Male
Race
Caucasian
Age
Date of Birth
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - St. Louis (164-73) 1- Seattle (164A-81) (Info.) 1 - Baltimore (164A-223) (Info.) 2 - Jackson (164A-181) JKF/kbn (6)
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SERIALIZED
(Number)
(Time)
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DB Cooper-19537
F81/001
b6 b7C
b6 b7C JN 164A-181
Height
5'11"
Weight
175 pounds
Complexion
Swarthy
Hair
Dark in color, parted to one side, and brushed back
LEADS :
ST.
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DB Cooper-19537
F81/001
b6 b7C
b6 b7C JN 164A-181
Height
5'11"
Weight
175 pounds
Complexion
Swarthy
Hair
Dark in color, parted to one side, and brushed back
LEADS :
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
(1) Will make inquiry at the United States Military Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri, in order to verify the service record and training of in the U. S. Marine Corps. Specifically, make inquiry if has any flight experience or training in the use of parachute related equipment.
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(2) Will also obtain fingerprints for comparison with those latents developed in the hijack aircraft and which are presently being maintained at FBIHQ.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-19538
2*FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 8-22-84
TO:
SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated
LOUIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore dated January 23, 1984; Baltimore airtel to Jackson dated 7-25-84.
For information of receiving offices, initial investi- gation at Jackson Division has developed numerous similarities between and that of the unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper.
The composite drawing provided to the Jackson Division has been displayed to two confidential cooperating sources, both of which have identified the composite drawing as being similar to that of
is more fully described as follows:
Name
Sex
Male
Race
Age Date of Birth
Caucasian 
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - St. Louis (164-73) 1- Seattle (164A-81) (Info.) 1 - Baltimore (164A-223) (Info.) 2 - Jackson (164A-181) JKF/kbn (6)
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DB Cooper-19539
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority :
8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 8/29/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING;
00:
SEATTLE
Re Jackson telephone call to the Bureau, dated 8/2/84; Latent Fingerprint Section, Identification Division, report, dated 8/14/84; Jackson telephone calls to the Bureau, dated 8/23 and 8/24/84.
Enclosed for the Bureau is one sheet of lined paper containing handwriting samples of
two cardboard pill boxes containing left forearm hair samples of one ziplock plastic bag containing head hair samples of under separate cover.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
8/24/84, with As discussed in referenced telephone calls of 8/23 and
and Supervisor of the Latent Fingerprint Section, the major case prints requested under the referenced Latent Fingerprint Section report were sent to the Bureau by a Federal Express overnight delivery service, on 8/24/84, in
calls of 8/23 and
and Supervisor of the Latent Fingerprint Section, the major case prints requested under the referenced Latent Fingerprint Section report were sent to the Bureau by a Federal Express overnight delivery service, on 8/24/84, in order that a timely and expeditious evaluation of said prints could be made with those latents on file under Latent Case Number A-45410.
3 - Bureau (1 - Package Copy-Enc. 4) 1 - Seattle (Info) (164A-81) 2 - Jackson JKF /dwd (6)
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SEARCHED SERIALIZED FILED
RDEXED face
& U.S. Government Printing Office: 1984-431-613/6249
SEP 4 1984
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For the information of the Bureau, information provided by a of, along with the of, have implicated him as a possible suspect in the captioned matter. Investigation by Agents of the Jackson Division has resulted in the finding of a number of significant similarities between and the subject of captioned matter. is presently residing in a facility outside of Toomsuba, Mississippi, while he awaits the repair of his personal vehicle which has an inoperable engine.
is presently residing in a facility outside of Toomsuba, Mississippi, while he awaits the repair of his personal vehicle which has an inoperable engine. It is expected that 
will have this vehicle repaired or obtain other transportation from the Toomsuba, Mississippi area, and as such, all effort is being made to identify or eliminate him as a suspect in captioned matter.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU It is requested that the Bureau will expeditiously make comparisons between the known hair samples of 
and those hair specimens obtained at the time of the hijacking. It is further requested that the submitted handwritting sample be compared with any possible handwriting samples which might be available as evidence. from the hi- jacking.
As requested in telephone calls of 8/23 and 8/24/84, the Latent Fingerprint Section, Identification Division at FBIHO, will compare the major case prints submitted of to those latent prints collected from the scene of the hijacking.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-19542Memorandum
(
To
: SAC, HOUSTON (164A-118)
Date
9/7/84
From : SAC, SAN ANTONIO (
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DB Cooper-19542Memorandum
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To
: SAC, HOUSTON (164A-118)
Date
9/7/84
From : SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164A-111) (RUC)
Subject : NORJAK CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
For information of Houston and Seattle, on 7/19/84, San Antonio, Texas, telephone
(Protect upon request), telephonically contacted the San Antonio Office of the FBI and advised she had recently returned from a visit with
Texas area. During her
visit, she became aware of an individual identified as Texas, telephone residing at who appears to live very well with no visible means
which was a result of support.
of a Further, named advised she was not aware of past or how he was able to accumulate the income to sustain the type of living he currently had, but she was of the "feeling" this individual may have been the skyjacker D. B. COOPER. She could not provide any other details to substantiate her opinion.
LEAD
HOUSTON DIVISION
AT HOUSTON, TEXAS
Will conduct investigation deemed appropriate based upon the limited information provided.
LEAD
HOUSTON DIVISION
AT HOUSTON, TEXAS
Will conduct investigation deemed appropriate based upon the limited information provided.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Houston 2- Seattle (164A-81) 1 - San Antonio RC: cak (5)
164A-81- 8772
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 26L FILED De
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DB Cooper-19543
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b6 b7cMemorandum
To
: SAC, HOUSTON (164A-118)
Date
9/7/84
From : SAC, , SAN ANTONIO (164A-111) (RUC)
Subject : NORJAK CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
For information of Houston and Seattle, on 7/19/84, San Antonio, Texas, telephone
(Protect upon request), telephonically contacted the San Antonio Office of the FBI and advised she had recently returned from a visit with
Texas area. During her visit, she became aware of an individual identified as residing at Texas, telephone who appears to live very well with no visible means
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which was a result of support. of a . Further,
named advised she was not aware of
past or how he was able to accumulate the income to sustain the type of living he currently had, but she was of the "feeling" this individual may have been the skyjacker D.
advised she was not aware of
past or how he was able to accumulate the income to sustain the type of living he currently had, but she was of the "feeling" this individual may have been the skyjacker D. B. COOPER. She could not provide any other details to substantiate her opinion.
LEAD
HOUSTON DIVISION
AT HOUSTON, TEXAS
Will conduct investigation deemed appropriate based upon the limited information provided.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Houston 2- Seattle (164A-81) 1 - San Antonio RC: cak (5)
16417-81-8772
SEARCHED SERIALIZED SEP 15 1984
FRI-SEATTLE TRint
DB Cooper-19544FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
FBI PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
9/12/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY DIVISION,
SA
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164A-60) (C)
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re Bureau telephon call of Supervisor- SA
on 9/11/84.
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to Las Vegas SA
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau, under separate cover, is evidence of hair
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to Las Vegas SA
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau, under separate cover, is evidence of hair fibers marked Q-2, PC-H 3225, obtained from seat #18, occupied by hijacker on Northwestern Airlines .727, flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71.
Above hair fiber evidence forwarded to FBI Laboratory for comparison purposes for new evidence being examined at FBIHQ. This was originally submitted on 12/3/71 and returned to Las Vegas on 12/16/71.
3 - Bureau (1 - Package Copy) 
D
Seattle (Info) (164-81)
1 - Las Vegas
JAD : me
(5)
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(Number)
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Airtel Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
9/12/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY DIVISION,
SA
FROM :
SAC, LAS VEGAS (
Priority Airtel Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
9/12/84
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY DIVISION,
SA
FROM :
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164A-60) (C)
NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau telephone call of Supervisor SA
on 9/11/84.
to Las Vegas SA
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau, under separate cover, is evidence of hair fibers marked Q-2, PC-H 3225, obtained from seat #18, occupied by hijacker on Northwestern Airlines 727, flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71.
Above hair fiber evidence forwarded to FBI Laboratory for comparison purposes for new evidence being examined at FBIHQ. This was originally submitted on 12/3/71 and returned to Las Vegas on 12/16/71. 
3 - Bureau (1 - Package Copy)
1)- Seattle (Info) (164-81)
1 - Las Vegas
JAD : me
(5)
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POL SP TILE
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
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b6 b7CREPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Jackson (164A-181)
September 24, 1984

FBI FILE NO.
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b6 b7CREPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Jackson (164A-181)
September 24, 1984

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	40907024 S/D WK LL
40918030 S WK

Re:
NORJACK;
CAA
- HIJACKING
00: Seattle

Examination requested by:	Jackson and Las Vegas
Reference:	Jackson communication dated August 29, 1984 and Las Vegas communication dated September 12, 1984
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Document
Specimens received	September 7, 1984 from SAC, Jackson, under cover of communication dated August 29, 1984 (40907024 S/D WK LL) :

K7 Right arm hair sample from
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K8 Left arm hair sample from 
K9
Head hair sample from
K10 Handwriting exemplar from 
Specimens received September 18, 1984 from SAC, Las Vegas, under cover of communication dated September 12, 1984 (40918030 S WK) :
RESUBMITTED GLASS MICROSCOPE SLIDE FROM PC - H 3225 MC
Specimens received September 18, 1984 from SAC, Las Vegas, under cover of communication dated September 12, 1984 (40918030 S WK) :
RESUBMITTED GLASS MICROSCOPE SLIDE FROM PC - H 3225 MC
Enclosures (4) 2 - Las Vegas Enclosure 1) - Seattle (Info) (164A-81) 
Page 1
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DB Cooper-19547 Result of examination:
As previously indicated in FBI Laboratory number PC-H3225 MC, report dated December 9, 1971, a brown head hair clipping of Caucasian origin was found on the Q2 towel. This hair is dissimilar to the hairs in the K9 head hair sample and, based on the hairs in K9, could not be associated with
No extortion or demand notes used in the hijacking were ever recovered.
No meaningful comparisons of the writing of can be conducted in this matter.
Photographs of K10 are retained.
Specimens K7 through K10 will be returned as enclosures to Jackson Division and the resubmitted glass microscope slide will be returned as an enclosure to Las Vegas Division.
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DB Cooper-195487-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
40907024 S/D WK
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DB Cooper-195487-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Jackson (164A-181)
September 24, 1984

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	40907024 S/D WK LL 40918030 S WK

Re:	NORJACK;
CAA	- HIJACKING
00:	Seattle

Examination requested by:	Jackson and Las Vegas
Reference:	Jackson communication dated August 29, 1984 and Las Vegas communication dated September 12, 1984
Examinabon requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Document
Specimens received	September 7, 1984 from SAC, Jackson, under cover of communication dated August 29, 1984 (40907024 S/D WK LL) :

K7 Right arm hair sample from
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K8 Left arm hair sample from
K9 Head hair sample from
K10 Handwriting exemplar from 
Specimens
Jackson, under cover of communication dated August 29, 1984 (40907024 S/D WK LL) :

K7 Right arm hair sample from
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K8 Left arm hair sample from
K9 Head hair sample from
K10 Handwriting exemplar from 
Specimens received September 18, 1984 from SAC, Las Vegas, under cover of communication dated September 12, 1984 (40918030 S WK) :
RESUBMITTED GLASS' MICROSCOPE SLIDE FROM PC - H 3225 MC
Enclosures (4) 2 - Las Vegas Enclosure 1 - Seattle ( Info) (164A-81) 
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DB Cooper-19549 FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8-15-84
On August 2, 1984, at the Toomsuba, Mississippi, Post Office, Toomsuba, Mississippi 39364
telephone number was contacted by Special Agent
of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
was
advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and purpose of
the interview, after which he provided the following information:
has been coming into the Toomsuba, Mississippi, Post Office for approximately one month in order to make inquiry whether he is receiving any mail through Toomsuba, Mississippi.
interviewing Agent and purpose of
the interview, after which he provided the following information:
has been coming into the Toomsuba, Mississippi, Post Office for approximately one month in order to make inquiry whether he is receiving any mail through Toomsuba, Mississippi.
advised
that
and not
is working at the and has shown an interest in and has made numerous inquiries with relative to receiving or purchasing stamps.
It is unknown what type of employment but feels that
has with not only premises.
works there but lives at the motel on the
was shown an artist's rendition of the composite drawing of the unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper. positively identified the individual depicted in the drawing as being that of
describes more completely as follows:
Name
Race
White.
Sex
Male
Height
5'8" to 5'9"
Weight
150 pounds
Complexion
Ruddy or swarthy colored
164A-81-8775
Investigation on
8-2-84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
File #
JN 164A-181-19
by SA
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Date dictated
8-3-84
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-19551
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Continuation of interview of
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Voice
Hair
Education
Soft-spoken with no real accent
Dark in color, thinning somewhat on top, and is parted on one side is believed to have at least a high school education in that he uses fairly good English and grammar in conversations
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DB Cooper-19552
FBI/DOJ¿ FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77) -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8-15-84
On August 2, 1984, at the Toomsuba, Mississippi, Post Office, Toomsuba, Mississippi, 39364,
telephone number was contacted by Special Agent
of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
was
advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and purpose of
the interview, after which he provided the following information:
has been coming into the Toomsuba, Mississippi, Post Office for approximately one month in order to make inquiry whether he is receiving any mail through
interviewing Agent and purpose of
the interview, after which he provided the following information:
has been coming into the Toomsuba, Mississippi, Post Office for approximately one month in order to make inquiry whether he is receiving any mail through Toomsuba, Mississippi.
advised
that
and not
is working at the and has shown an interest in and has made numerous inquiries with relative to receiving or purchasing stamps.
It is unknown what type of employment
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was shown an artist's rendition of the composite drawing of the unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper. positively identified the individual depicted in the drawing as being that of
describes more completely as follows: b6 b7C
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height
5'8" to 5'9"
Weight
150 pounds
Complexion
Ruddy or swarthy colored
164A-81-8775
Investigation on 8-2-84 at Toomsuba, Mississippi
File_#
JN 164A-181-19
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
IS FILED Rod
by SA
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Data dictated!
8-3-84 b6 b7C
OCT ₫ 1984
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Gift and is formed in wave nancy; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the Gift and is formed in wave nancy; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-19553 
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has with but feels that works there but lives at the motel on the
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
On August 2, 1984,
Date of transcription
8-15-84
also known as Toomsuba,
Mississippi, business telephone home telephone was contacted by Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. was made aware of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview and after which provided the following information:
employee has been emploved with the
since May, 1984, as a
within the restaurant and hotel of the came to the in May, 1984, driving a which was bearing Delaware plates.
became disabled and broke down and it has been at the and to accumulate money to have his vehicle repaired. Besides
ever since, where he works for room and board
working at the obtains from located in
which he b6 b7C
who is a Toomsuba, Mississippi.
Besides
ever since, where he works for room and board
working at the obtains from located in
which he b6 b7C
who is a Toomsuba, Mississippi.
bit and it is stated that talks about security quite a
impression that he has either served time in a prison or has a Security Guard background. tells numerous stories about his adventures in the military service, which believes was the United States Army. to be somewhat mechanically inclined and has indicated in his stories that he has flown some type of aircraft, has been wounded and has . spent time in a Veterans Hospital. seems has mentioned stories about the State of California and Washington State and is a smoker of an unknown brand of cigarettes.
Since coming to work at the has been residing within the motel on the property in which is on the first floor of the hotel and which is adjacent to the restaurant.
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is more fully described as follows:
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Name
Race
White
Sex
Male 164A-81-8776
Investigation on 8-2-84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
File # JN 164A-181-18
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is more fully described as follows:
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Race
White
Sex
Male 164A-81-8776
Investigation on 8-2-84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
File # JN 164A-181-18
L
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
'DB Cooper-19555
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JN 164A-181
Continuation of interview of
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Age
Mid-fifties
Complexion
Voice
Height
Dark or swarthy Soft-spoken Approximately 5'10" to 5'11"
Weight
150 to 160 pounds
Hair
Dark, parted on the left side and brushed back, and is slightly graying around the temples
was shown a copy of the artist's rendition of the unknown individual, also known as D. B. Cooper, and he identified the person depicted in the drawing as being that of with the exception that it appeared to have been made when he was ten years younger than he is at the present time.
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DB Cooper-19556 FBI/DOJ„FD-92 [REV.3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8-15-84
On August 2, 1984,
also known as
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8-15-84
On August 2, 1984,
also known as Toomsuba.
Mississippi, business telephone home telephone was contacted by Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. was made aware of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview and after which provided the following information:
employee has been
employed with the since May, 1984, as a within the restaurant and hotel of the came to the in May, 1984, driving a which was bearing Delaware plates.
ever since, where he works for room and board
became disabled and broke down and it has been at the and to accumulate money to have his vehicle repaired. Besides working at the obtains from located in
which he
who is a Toomsuba, Mississippi.
bit and it is stated that talks about security quite a in a prison or has a Security Guard background. tells
impression that he has either served time numerous stories about his adventures in the military service, which believes was the United States Army.
tells
impression that he has either served time numerous stories about his adventures in the military service, which believes was the United States Army. seems to be somewhat mechanically inclined and has indicated in his stories that he has flown some type of aircraft, has been wounded and has spent time in a Veterans Hospital.
has mentioned stories about the State of California and Washington State and is a smoker of an unknown brand of cigarettes.
Since coming to work at the has been residing within the motel on the property in which is on the first floor of the hotel and which is adjacent to the restaurant. is more fully described as follows:
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male 164A-81-8776
Investigation on
8-2-84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
JN 164A-181-18
Ble.#.
SLA CHED INDEXE
FILED
by SA
8-3-84 b6 b7C
Date dictated
0:{ 4 1984
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB Cooper-19557
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
9/2/84
temporarily residing at the Toomsuba, Mississippi, was contacted at his place of residence by Special Agents (SAS) and of .the Meridian Resident Agency (RA) of the FBI. was made aware of the identities of the interviewing Agents, and of the purpose of the interview, after which he voluntarily provided the following informa- tion:
was born
grew up on the estate of
at and was employed as a
estate was located in the State of Delaware,
with the worked on the estate and attended primary education at the EDDYSTONE HIGH SCHOOL until the eighth grade. has read extensively, and has taken a number of other training courses outside of his formal education in order to supplement his knowledge.
In
left the estate and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a rifleman in an infantry platoon.
In
left the estate and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a rifleman in an infantry platoon. served throughout the United States and in Korea during the Korean conflict, and was discharged in
While in the U. S. Marine Corps, was treated in
a military hospital
was awarded a Purple Heart after an individual of the military service approached him while he was in the hospital and asked him if he had been injured. indicated that he had gotten scratched up in his activities with the military, and as such, he was eventually awarded a Purple Heart. stated that the United States Government, upon further investigation, subsequently asked that the medal be returned, but was unable to do so in that he no longer had it in his possession.
While in the Marine Corps,
went into
status, which was later reflected on his
164A-81-8777 File # JN 164A-181
Investigation on 8/23/84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
ADe
SA
by SA
TKF/dwd
Date dictated 8/25/84
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
which was later reflected on his
164A-81-8777 File # JN 164A-181
Investigation on 8/23/84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
ADe
SA
by SA
TKF/dwd
Date dictated 8/25/84
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-19559
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Continuation of interview of JN 164A-181
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military record.
In was discharged from the United States Marine Corps, and later in that same year, after becoming intoxicated, enlisted in the United States Army. was subsequently discharged from the United States Army for into the United States Army.
stated that at the time of his application into the Army, he did not advise on his application that he had been a former member of the United States Marine Corps.
In married in the State of Delaware. were divorced after approxi- mately one year of marriage, and he is unaware of her present whereabouts. In married in the State of Florida. after a short period of time, and he is unaware of her present whereabouts.
In married in the State of Florida. after a short period of time, and he is unaware of her present whereabouts. Despite his divorces, stated that he gets along well with women, and divorced his wives because of personal differences.
has lived in a number of locations throughout the United States, which include Phoenix, Arizona; Culver City, California; Fort Worth, Texas; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach, Florida; along with the Portland - Seattle area, Oregon and Washington State.
stated that he has been arrested on only a few occasions, one of which was in
further stated that he was
arrested on a few occasions for
but otherwise, did not come into contact with law enforcement authorities.
The family consisted of father, two sisters and two brothers. deceased, but mother presently resides at
mother and
is Wilmington, Delaware. sister has twice been
married to spouses named
and presently resides as in Newcastle, Delaware. The other sister is identified as who resides in Minquade, Delaware.
sister has twice been
married to spouses named
and presently resides as in Newcastle, Delaware. The other sister is identified as who resides in Minquade, Delaware.
had two brothers, identified as
residing in Newcastle, Delaware, and another brother, who died in 1973.
DB Cooper-19560 FBI/DOJ
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JN 164A-181
Continuation of interview of
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Throughout his lifetime, has been employed in a number of positions, which included the of Prescott and Flagstaff, Arizona. was assigned to a team out of Prescott and Flagstaff, Arizona. As a member of the
out
which were unreachable by conventional means. stated that he never parachuted .while employed with the
which were unable to land on the ground. While working with
on a number of occasions, spent nights in the woods but stated at no time did he ever become lost. From his military experience, and from work with the had experience in reading topography maps, and using orientating skills (cross-country travel by map reading) .
in Besides working for the has been employed throughout
the United States.
work with the had experience in reading topography maps, and using orientating skills (cross-country travel by map reading) .
in Besides working for the has been employed throughout
the United States. stated from 1969 through 1973, he
on lived in the State of Florida, where he at Palm Beach, Florida, and the
went
the in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 1981, in Ft. Worth, Texas, and
through the eventually worked in within that city. further stated that at one time, he was employed as a in the Newcastle, Delaware, Workhouse, and had also worked in the Portland - Seattle area of the Pacific Northwest. In the last 1960's, early 1970's, exact dates of which his mind is not sure of,'he worked in Seattle, Washington, in a western style worked as a employee, and as part of his uniform, wore black clip-on ties, while the female employees of wore short western-style skirts. While visiting
the
Seattle, spent approximately three weeks in Portland, Oregon, but does not exactly recall the dates, nor where he had been before or immediately after that time frame in his life.
stated that he has lived in Reno, Nevada, during the 1960's, been to Las Vegas, and has spent small amounts of time in Juarez
stated that he has lived in Reno, Nevada, during the 1960's, been to Las Vegas, and has spent small amounts of time in Juarez and Tijuana, Mexico.
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DB Cooper-19561
FBI/DOJ FD-302a (3-8-83)
JN 164A-181
Continuation of interview of
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While in Nevada, did some gambling and described himself as being a heavy drinker, who has sustained for approxi- mately 11 years. stated that he mostly drank beer, but on occasion, would drink hard liquor to "impress people." is a moderate smoker, who generally has always smoked filter tip cigarettes in soft pack containers. presently smokes Salem brand cigarettes, but has in. the past smoked Pall Mall, Camels, and Lucky Strike cigarettes. stated that during his lifetime, he has lived with two or three women in various parts of the country, but he does not recall the locations or their names. 
said he generally treated women well, and did not use profane language, except on an occasional basis. stated that he used to make a habit of going to church on a weekly basis to the wherever he happened
stated that he used to make a habit of going to church on a weekly basis to the wherever he happened to live.
Besides his experiences in the stated that his flying experience was limited to trips in a and small fixed wing aircraft of a and in the service in military-type transport aircraft. stated that he had not flown commercially, and had no parachuting skills.
During the course of the interview, was asked if he was treated for any medical related problem other than those which he had previously mentioned with regard to his military service. stated that in 1971 or 1972, he had
which was The performed in Panama City, Florida, by a Doctor (FNU) The injury and subsequent treatment of in
on the outside of the It is further noted that the rest of which have either been lost due to injury or disease.
In the last several months, the has worked at Friday, August 17, 1984, when his employment was terminated and he was asked to leave the property. personal
in Toomsuba, Mississippi, until
vehicle has an inoperable engine, and as such, he is
personal
in Toomsuba, Mississippi, until
vehicle has an inoperable engine, and as such, he is attempting to obtain funds to either have it repaired, or to obtain transportation from the Toomsuba, Mississippi, area. 
DB Cooper-19562 FBI/DOJ
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JN 164A-181.
Continuation of interview of
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has all of his personal property with him, and does not have a permanent residence, but at this time, resides at the at Toomsuba, Mississippi, which is operated by (FNU)
An agreement has been reached between and
for to travel to Bryant. Michigan, where he is to 76 year old uncle and his wife.
It is intention to travel to Bryant, Michigan, as soon as possible, upon obtaining transportation to the Michigan area, for him and his two miniature poodles.
In order to support himself and obtain funds to travel to Michigan, is working for
and further works as a under
for
whose main office is located at
Freeport, Illinois, 61032.
In order to support himself and obtain funds to travel to Michigan, is working for
and further works as a under
for
whose main office is located at
Freeport, Illinois, 61032.
is a division of the AMWAY CORPORATION, which distributes house- hold type cleaning products.
By interview and observation, described as follows:
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Name
Race
Sex
Age
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Eye Color
Height
Weight
Hair Color .
Hair style
Dominant hand Complexion Voice
Demeanor Social Security Number Military Service
Driver's Licenses
White Male
Blue 5'10" - 5'11"
160 pounds indicated he has weighed up to 195) Dark brown with some graying Parted on the left side and combed back Right Ruddy Moderate to low; conversed intelligently; no particular accent Polite
U. S. Marine Corps Service Number
Delaware - Number unknown; Mississippi - Number unknown; Texas - current driver's license - giving an address of Ft. Worth,
Texas,
DB Cooper-19563
FBI/DOJ
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JN 164A-181
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Continuation of Interview of
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Other identifying numbers
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dated January 6, 1982;
(division of AMWAY)
Scars, marks, tattoos
Deformities or
FD-302a (3-8-83)
JN 164A-181
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Page
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Other identifying numbers
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dated January 6, 1982;
(division of AMWAY)
Scars, marks, tattoos
Deformities or pecularities
During the course of the above interview,
made specific inquiry as to whether the fugitive matter being discussed dealt with the hijacking incident in which the suspect parachuted out of the aircraft in Northwestern United States. further stated that he had wished that he had been the individual that had jumped out of the airplane and gotten away with the money.
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DB Cooper-19564 FBI/DOJFD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
9/2/84
temporarily residing at the Toomsuba, Mississippi, was contacted at his place of residence by Special Agents (SAS) and of . the Meridian Resident Agency (RA) of the FBI. was made aware of the identities of the interviewing Agents, and of the purpose of the interview, after which he voluntarily provided the following informa- tion:
was born
at
grew up on the estate of
estate was located in the State of Delaware,
with the and was employed as a
worked on the estate and
attended primary education
after which he voluntarily provided the following informa- tion:
was born
at
grew up on the estate of
estate was located in the State of Delaware,
with the and was employed as a
worked on the estate and
attended primary education at the EDDYSTONE HIGH SCHOOL until the eighth grade. has read extensively, and has taken a number of other training courses outside of his formal education in order to supplement his knowledge.
In
left the estate and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a rifleman in an infantry platoon. served throughout the United States and in Korea during the Korean conflict, and was discharged in
While in the U. S. Marine Corps, a military hospital
was treated in
was awarded a Purple Heart after an individual of the military service approached him while he was in the hospital and asked him if he had been injured. indicated that he had gotten scratched up in his activities with the military, and as such, he was eventually awarded a Purple Heart. stated that the United States Government, upon further investigation, subsequently asked that the medal be returned, but was unable to do so in that he no longer had it in his possession.
stated that the United States Government, upon further investigation, subsequently asked that the medal be returned, but was unable to do so in that he no longer had it in his possession.
While in the Marine Corps,
went into status, which was later reflected on his
1649-81-8777
Investigation on
8/23/84
at Toomsuba, Mississippi
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SEARCHED VONLILLY FILED 8/25/84
£ INDEXED 'Memorandum®
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To
:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
Date :
9/2/84
From :
SA
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Subject :
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore, dated 1/23/84;
Baltimore airtel to Jackson, dated 7/25/84.
. Investigation of leads set forth in referenced airtel of 7/25/84, at Toomsuba, Mississippi, with regard to
possibly being subject in captioned matter, has not, as of this date, conclusively eliminated or
Investigation of leads set forth in referenced airtel of 7/25/84, at Toomsuba, Mississippi, with regard to
possibly being subject in captioned matter, has not, as of this date, conclusively eliminated or identified as UNSUB, aka D. B. COOPER. On 8/23/84, was contacted at
Toomsuba, Mississippi, and interviewed regarding captioned matter. was cooperative, voluntarily gave major case fingerprints, hair samples, and allowed photographs to be taken of his person. The major case prints have been trans- mitted to the Latent Fingerprint Section at FBIHQ, as have the hair samples for comparison purposes.
The photographs of have been developed, and photocopies, along with comparison photocopies of artists' rendition of UNSUB, aka D. B. COOPER, are hereafter attached.
The following similarities versus differences of UNSUB, aka D. B. COOPER versus are as follows:
Attributes of UNSUB as given
UNSUB hijacked Northwest Orient Flight 305 on 11/24/71. Flight originated Portland, Oregon, and landed in Seattle, Washington. 2 - Jackson (Attachments)
JKF/dwd (2) deud
Attibutes of
has worked in Portland and also in Seattle, Washing- ton.
2 - Jackson (Attachments)
JKF/dwd (2) deud
Attibutes of
has worked in Portland and also in Seattle, Washing- ton.
164A-81-8779
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEL 20 FILED
OCT & 1984
FOI/DOJ
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DB Cooper-19635
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b6 b7C JN 164A-181
Attributes of UNSUB
UNSUB stated that he initially wanted to go to Phoenix, Arizona, and eventually agreed upon Reno, Nevada, with an ulti- mate destination in the country of Mexico.
Hijacker is a white male, mid 40's, 5'10" to 6', 170 to 180 pounds.
Complexion of hijacker, olive, Latin, or ruddy complexion.
Hijacker had dark brown or black hair, parted on the left and combed back.
UNSUB's eye color possibly brown.
UNSUB spoke in a low intelligent voice with no particular accent.
UNSUB smoked Raleigh filter tips, soft-pack cigarettes.
UNSUB wore black or brown suit; narrow busboy-style clip-on tie; black or dark colored overcoat.
UNSUB was very polite at all times.
Hijacker was familiar with Pacific Northwest and ordered pilot to fly to Reno, Nevada, for refueling.
Hijacker was familiar with Pacific Northwest and ordered pilot to fly to Reno, Nevada, for refueling.
Attributes of
b6 b7C has resided in Phoenix Arizona, Reno, Nevada, and has spent time in . Tijuana and Juarez, Mexico.
is
b6 b7C
described as a white male, years old as of 1971, 5'10" - 5'11", 160 pounds, and has been as heavy as 195 pounds.
complexion is ruddyb6 b7C has dark brown, with some gray hair, parted on the left and combed back.
eye color blue. b6 b7C has no particular accent, and speaks in a low or moderate voice and converses intelligently. smokes Salem, soft- b6 pack filter tip cigarettes,
b7C and has smoked Camel/ Pall Mall/Lucky Strikes cigarettes in the past. does not wear suits b6 on a regular basis, but
b7C while working in the Seattle Portland area, at a wore clip-on style black ties. is very cooperative b6 and polite. b7C has worked in Pacific Northwest, California, Nevada, Arizona, and has lived and worked in Reno.
b7C has worked in Pacific Northwest, California, Nevada, Arizona, and has lived and worked in Reno.
DB Cooper-19636
2 JN .164A-181
Attributes of UNSUB
Hijacker was physically fit; not afraid to parachute jump from an aircraft at night into forested area.
Hijacker had some type of parachute training experience, probably obtained in the U. S. Military.
Hijacker stated he had a grudge against something or somebody.
Hijacker profile indicates he has flight or airline service related work experience.
Hijacker profile does not have an extensive or hardened criminal nature experience.
Attributes of a formerly employed by out of Flagstaff in Prescott, Arizona:
knows how to read topography maps and has spent many nights in the woods. states he has never gotten lost in the woods.
served in the U. S. Marine b6 Corps and Army, but unable to determine parachute jump training, in that some of military records burned in 1973 fire at St. Louis Military Records Center.
Marine b6 Corps and Army, but unable to determine parachute jump training, in that some of military records burned in 1973 fire at St. Louis Military Records Center. denies parachute experience, but indicates has spoken of using parachuting skills in the military and in
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was discharged from U. S. b6 Military for initially b7C
and for Military authorities have attempted to take away Purple Heart medal, which he has resented. has experience in helicopteb6 and has been in some fixed wing b7C aircraft, but states he has not flown commercially, except for experience in U. S. Military.
arrest history under FBI b6 Number reflects arrestecb7c
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DB Cooper-19637 JN 164A-181
Attributes of UNSUB =
Hijacker profile is calm, a. loner, not paranoid/competent in reacting to situations as they arose.
Hijacker probably always carries pocket knife.
Hijacker profiled to be a gentleman who offered tips to stewardess, but does not use profane language; probably has or had a religious upbringing.
Hijacker had no unusual mannerisms or accent.
Hijacker profiled to be a gentleman who offered tips to stewardess, but does not use profane language; probably has or had a religious upbringing.
Hijacker had no unusual mannerisms or accent.
Hijacker drank in moderation/ had bourbon and 7-Up on flight.
Hijacker left a clip-on tie in aircraft, along with white pearl circular stone, yellow metal tie clasp.
Profile of hijacker was that he was possibly an executive/gave dictation to stewardess, etc.
Hijacker said to be a high school graduate with possibly some college.
Hijacker bailed out of jet aircraft at night into rugged, wooded terrain, possibly sustaining personal injuries of a severe nature.
Attributes of
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is a loner, had experience as rifleman in Korea, and
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does not now carry a knife b7c but if in woods with most likely carried one.
thinks well of women and b6 does not use profane language; usb7C to attend weekly, and has Philatelic interest
b6
has no discernible regionalb7c accent, but has
and consequently, his speech is slightly affected.
said he no longer drinks, but at one time was a heavy drinker. b6 Usually drinks beer, but drinks b7c hard liquor to "impress people.
said he no longer drinks, but at one time was a heavy drinker. b6 Usually drinks beer, but drinks b7c hard liquor to "impress people."
worked in a in b6 Seattle/Portland, in which employb7c wore clip-on ties. spent tin in Arizona and Nevada where many Indian jewelry makers used Mother o Pearl, etc., in necklaces, rings, and other types of jewely.
b6 b7C
grew up on the
estate in
Delaware, and worked for the family and developed a "sense" of how to act and talk.
b6
did not complete high school; but indicated he reads extensively, has had training beyond his high school training, and has developed interest in stamp collecting.
advised in 1971, early 1972b6 and had b7C
he
DB Cooper-19638
4 JN 164A-181
Attributes of UNSUB
'Attributes of
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either by injury or disease. and was treated for by a doctor known only as (FNU)
During interview, brought up the hijacking of air- craft where the "guy jumped out of the plane, " and quickly denied he had done it, even though the hijacking
and was treated for by a doctor known only as (FNU)
During interview, brought up the hijacking of air- craft where the "guy jumped out of the plane, " and quickly denied he had done it, even though the hijacking and his quilt, per se, were never discussed. Later in the interview, stated that he wished he had been the hijacker that had gotten away with the money. has had prior exposure to law enforcement when he worked in the Newcastle, Delaware, Workhouse, as a and later when he worked for the from Ft. Worth, Texas. has been a in the State of Texas, but is now living a very transient lifestyle.
b6 b7C
A review of some of available military records indicates that he was treated by U. S. Military authorities for in which they indicated that they In interview by U. S. Military
assessed authorities at the time of his treatment, stated that it was his intention to become an Agent of the FBI.
Investigation into the captioned matter in order to eliminate or identify as suspect in captioned matter shall continue at the Meridian Resident Agency on an expeditious basis.
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5*
DB Cooper-19639 BLOW UP
PHOTO-COPY OF UNSUB, AKA D.
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DB Cooper-19639 BLOW UP
PHOTO-COPY OF UNSUB, AKA D.B. COOPER
BUR 164-2111 11-30-71
DB Cooper-19640: b6 b7C
:FIZICEAVLU-GEL VE UNSUD AND ALTERED PHOTO-COPY OF
DB Cooper-19642BLOWUP PHOTO-COPY UNSUB WITH SUNGLASSES
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DB Cooper-19645PHOTO-COPY OF UNSUB AND ALTERED PHOTO-COPY OF
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DB Cooper-19651b6 b7C
PHOTO-COPY OF UNSUB AND ALTERED PHOTO-COPY OF
DB Cooper-19652FD-35 (Rev. 9-36-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 9/28/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re St. Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84;
and, Jackson airtel to the Bureau, dated 8/29/84.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are the original and one copy each of FD-302s reflecting interviews of
along with Agent's interview notes; a copy
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are the original and one copy each of FD-302s reflecting interviews of
along with Agent's interview notes; a copy of referenced St. Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84; military records of three color 8 by 10 photographs
depicting at the present, and one 5 by 7
black and white photograph depicting as he appeared 10 to 15 years ago; one copy of a memorandum, dated 9/2/84, from SA to SAC, Jackson.
For the information of the Seattle Division, investi- gation at Jackson Division, Meridian Resident Agency, has failed to positively identify or eliminate as the subject in the captioned matter. Numerous similarities between and the UNSUB in this matter have been set forth in the enclosed memorandum, dated 9/2/84.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. (2 - Seattle (Enc. 16) 2 - Jackson JKF /dwd (4)
Approved: WORK/H
Transmitted
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(Time)
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with While individuals working and having daily contact have positively identified
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FBI *2
JN 164A-181
with While individuals working and having daily contact have positively identified an artist's conception drawing of UNSUB, it is difficult, due to extensive time frame between incident and this date, to positively ascertain if is the UNSUB in this matter.
If warranted, additional investigation as to background in the and as to treatment in late 1971 can be verified if necessary, but it is felt sufficient similarities exist to warrant contacting victims of said hijacking in order to attempt positive identification.
Efforts to identify or eliminate as the UNSUB via fingerprint comparison have not been conclusive. While the Latent Fingerprint Section has compared prints to those latents from NORJACK, it is unknown if the latents on file are those of the UNSUB of captioned matter.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will contact victimsof hijacking, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, Flight #350, Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, and allow them to view photographs of in a photo display situation in an attempt to make positive identification or elimination of as
Flight #350, Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, and allow them to view photographs of in a photo display situation in an attempt to make positive identification or elimination of as subject in captioned matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-19654
2* FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-02)
TRANSMIT VIA: Telatype Facelmile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 9/28/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC. JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re St. Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84;
and, Jackson airtel to the Bureau, dated 8/29/84.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are the original and one copy each of FD-302s reflecting interviews of
along with Agent's interview notes; a copy of referenced St. Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84; military records of three color 8 by 10 photographs
depicting
at the present, and one 5 by 7
black and white photograph depicting as he appeared 10 to
Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84; military records of three color 8 by 10 photographs
depicting
at the present, and one 5 by 7
black and white photograph depicting as he appeared 10 to 15 years ago; one copy of a memorandum, dated 9/2/84, from SA to SAC, Jackson.
For the information of the Seattle Division, investi- gation at Jackson Division, Meridian Resident Agency, has failed to positively identify or eliminate as the subject in the captioned matter. Numerous similarities between and the UNSUB in this matter have been set forth in the enclosed memorandum, dated 9/2/84.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2)- Seattle (Enc. 16) 2 - Jackson JKF/dwd (4)
Approved:
Transmitted
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 9/28/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-81)
Airtel
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 9/28/84
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (P)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re St. Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84; and, Jackson airtel to the Bureau, dated 8/29/84.
Enclosed for 'the Seattle Division are the original and one copy each of FD-302s reflecting interviews of
along with Agent 's interview notes; a copy of . referenced St. Louis airtel to Jackson, dated 8/29/84; military records
of
three color 8 by 10 photographs
depicting at the present, and one 5 by 7
black and white photograph depicting as' he appeared 10 to 15 years ago: one copy of a memorandum, dated 9/2/84, from SA to SAC, Jackson.
For the information of the Seattle Division, investi- gation at Jackson Division, Meridian Resident Agency, has failed to positively identify or eliminate as the subject in the captioned matter. Numerous similarities between and the UNSUB in this matter have been set forth in the enclosed memorandum, dated 9/2/84.
Numerous similarities between and the UNSUB in this matter have been set forth in the enclosed memorandum, dated 9/2/84.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. (2 - Seattle (Enc. 16) 2 - Jackson JKF /dwd (4)
Approved: Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time) 1645-81-8780 R U.s. dowmoment Binum Offler: 1884-151-113/4249
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE.NO.	164A-181
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

October 4, 1984
TO:
SAC, Jackson
RE:
NORJACK
REFERENCE:
Routing slip 8-24-84
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Jackson SPECIMENS: Major case prints of FBI b6 b7C
This report supplements and confirms the information furnished by Bucal 8-26-84.
The latent prints previously reported in the captioned case are not the finger or palm prints of b6 b7C
The major case prints are enclosed.
The latent prints previously reported in the captioned case are not the finger or palm prints of b6 b7C
The major case prints are enclosed. Enc. (7) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (P)
164A-81-8781 SEARCHED INDEXED OCT 9 1984 .E
b6 b7C
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164A-181
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

October 4, 1984
TO:
SAC, Jackson
RE:
NORJACK
REFERENCE: Routing slip 8-24-84
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Jackson SPECIMENS: Major case prints of FBI b6 b7C
This report supplements and confirms the information furnished by Bucal 8-26-84.
The latent prints previously reported in the captioned case are not the finger or palm prints of b6 b7C
The major case prints are enclosed. Enc. (7) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (P)
1647-81-8781 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_ OCT 9 1984 FBI -- SEATTLE NyEg
THIS REPORT IS
(7) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (P)
1647-81-8781 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_ OCT 9 1984 FBI -- SEATTLE NyEg
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-19660Memorandum
ゆ
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date OCTOBER 9, 1984
From
:
Deep
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACKING
00 : SEATTLE
Re: Baltimore airtel to Jackson dated July 25, 1984
and Jackson airtel to St. Louis dated
August 22, 1984.
As all investigation has been conducted in the Baltimore Division, and no. further investigation is anticipated at the present time, this case is being RUC'd at Baltimore. 2 = Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Jackson (164A-181) (Info) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) (1- Baltimore) (1- Wilmington) CNE : vks (5)
1*
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DB Cooper-19661Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date OCTOBER 9, 1984
From :
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACKING
00 : SEATTLE
Re: Baltimore airtel to Jackson dated July 25, 1984
and Jackson airtel to St: 'Louis dated
August 22, 1984.
B4
1
DB Cooper-19661Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date OCTOBER 9, 1984
From :
SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-223) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACKING
00 : SEATTLE
Re: Baltimore airtel to Jackson dated July 25, 1984
and Jackson airtel to St: 'Louis dated
August 22, 1984.
As all investigation has been conducted in the Baltimore Division, and no further investigation is anticipated at the present time, this case is being RUC'd at Baltimore.
2 2- Seattle (164A-81) 1 - Jackson (164A-181) (Info) 2 - Baltimore (164A-223) (1- Baltimore) (1- Wilmington) CNE : vks (5)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
YOUR FILE NO.
FBI FILE NO.
164-2111
November 1, 1984
LATENT CASE NO.
A-45410
TO:
Bureau of Organized Crime
Department of Justice
Post Office Box 13357
Sacramento, California 95813
b6
b7C
RE:
NORJACK;
REFERENCE:
Telephone call October 18, 1984
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Addressee
SPECIMENS:
This report supplements and confirms the information telephonically furnished to your office on October 24, 1984.
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SPECIMENS:
This report supplements and confirms the information telephonically furnished to your office on October 24, 1984.
Six latent fingerprints and one latent impression previously reported in this case, were compared, insofar as possible, with the available fingerprints of but no identification was effected. The remaining previously reported unidentified latent fingerprints in this case are not fingerprints of No palm prints were located in our Identification Division files for this individual.
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REFERENCE: Telephone call October 18, 1984 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Addressee SPECIMENS:
This report supplements and confirms the information telephonically furnished to your office on October 24, 1984.
Six latent fingerprints and one latent impression previously reported in this case, were compared, insofar as possible, with the available fingerprints of but no identification was effected. The remaining previously reported unidentified latent fingerprints in this case are not fingerprints of No palm prints were located in our Identification Division files for this individual.
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DB Cooper-19664Attorneys At Law
Marble Falls, Texas
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September 17, 1984
Re: S.C. Turner- D.B. Cooper Treasure
FBI P.O. Box 1630 San Antonio, TX 78296 Att: Agent
Dear
With reference to the above matter, enclosed is an article which explains the area where the treasure is suppose to be located along with a map which shows Lake Merwin. My client believes that Cooper's chute failed to open and he fell in Lake Merwin, where he and the treasure are still located at. The directions he has given me are as follows:
1. 1,525 to 1,532 yards east from Ariel Dam. 2. 189 to 225 yards from the south side of Lake Merwin north, and 3. around 746 yards from the north side of Lake Merwin south.
Hopefully this will be enough information to try and locate the treasure. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.
cc: S.C. Turner
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Re: S.C. Turner- D.B. Cooper Treasure
FBI P.O. Box 1630 San Antonio, TX 78296
Att: Agent
Dean
With reference to the above matter, enclosed is an article which explains the area where the treasure is suppose to be located along with a map which shows Lake Merwin. My client believes that Cooper's chute failed to open and he fell in Lake Merwin, where he and the treasure are still located at. The directions he has given me are as follows:
1. 1,525 to 1,532 yards east from Ariel Dam. 2. 189 to 225 yards from the south side of Lake Merwin north, and 3. around 746 yards from the north side of Lake Merwin south.
Hopefully this will be enough information to try and locate the treasure. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 11/6/84
TO:
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NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
· Re Seattle airtel to San Antonio, 6/24/84; San
Antonio airtel to Seattle, 7/25/84.
Enclosed for Seattle is a letter which was received by the FBI at San Antonio and is from an attorney at Marble Falls, Texas,
For information Seattle, the "client" mentioned in the enclosed letter is Marble Falls, Texas, who has previously written letters to Seattle indicating he has knowledge of the whereabouts of D. B. COOPER or the money taken by COOPER.
Referenced airtels set out and report investigation concerning the last time made inquiry or attempted to provide information concerning NORJAK.
Referenced airtels set out and report investigation concerning the last time made inquiry or attempted to provide information concerning NORJAK.
Contact with attorney. and inquiry regarding
indicates that although he has never been arrested or been in trouble with law enforcement authorities, Attorney has advised that his client, through believes he
knows where the remains of COOPER and the missing money are located. His client, apparently after meditating over a map, furnished the directions which are set out in the enclosed letter. advised that his client would not agree to be interviewed in person by an FBI Agent. Attempts during September and October to contact to obtain additional information from the attorney met with negative results. 2- Seattle Quo 1-San Antonio PCM/csh
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NORJAK;
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Antonio airtel to Seattle, 7/25/84.
Enclosed for Seattle is a letter which was received by the FBI at San Antonio and is from an attorney at Marble Falls, Texas,
For information Seattle, the "client" mentioned in the enclosed letter is Marble Falls, Texas, who has previously written letters to Seattle indicating he has knowledge of the whereabouts of D. B. COOPER or the money taken by COOPER.
Referenced airtels set out and report investigation concerning the last time made inquiry or attempted to
Referenced airtels set out and report investigation concerning the last time made inquiry or attempted to provide information concerning NORJAK.
and inquiry regarding
Contact with attorney indicates that although he has never been arrested or been in trouble with law enforcement authorities,Attorney has advised that his client, through believes he
knows where the remains of COOPER and the missing money are located. His client, apparently after meditating over a map, furnished the directions which are set out in the enclosed letter. advised that his client would not agree to be interviewed in person by an FBI Agent. Attempts during September and October to contact to obtain additional information from the attorney met with negative results. 2-Seattle 1-San Antonio PCM/csh
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Ex-agent hopes to get D.B. Cooper_with Cadillac of fish-finders ,
·PORTLAND (UPI) - A for- mer FBI agent is, betting that computerized sonar
Cooper_with Cadillac of fish-finders ,
·PORTLAND (UPI) - A for- mer FBI agent is, betting that computerized sonar equipment will .. nable him to find legendary, sky -: jacker D.B. Cooper, who disap; peared by parachutingy from an airliner .on a rainy Thanksgiving Eve ,13 years ago with $200,000 in ransom.
Richard T.Tosaw traveled to an area west of Portland with what .. hen terms- the >"Cadillac of fish- finders" this fall towscan the: Bottom of the Columbia River, where he; is certainw Cooper drowned with the heavy load of $20 Hills on Nov 24, 1971 "+ " It will show fish 6 inches from the bottom." >Tosaw" said, of the sonar: equipment: ">"It will' show Cooper
ttosaw, a, Ceres, Calif, lawyer Who wrote va .. book . on; Coojler, recently tried out the equipmen sin. the waters off the Fazio Ranch west of Vancouver, Clark County, where $5,800 of the Cooper loot was found on Feb/10, 1980 The bills, in three "packets, were the only ones ever recovered. "'Cooper Sis , near, where, the money was found," said.
Clark County, where $5,800 of the Cooper loot was found on Feb/10, 1980 The bills, in three "packets, were the only ones ever recovered. "'Cooper Sis , near, where, the money was found," said.Tosaw, who' left the FBI years; sbefore Cooper's escapade,
The FBI agents who investigat: the accident speculated Coo. por's jump from the -Northwest irlines Boeing 727 landed him inja
trickly wooded area south of Mount St. Helens, but Tosaw diba- grees.
His view .is that the crew was not able to pinpoint the route that well while traveling at a lower than normal altitude and-with the landing gear down, flaps lowered and back door open as Cooper had ordered.
Tosaw thinks -the plane was Covilr the Columbia River when Cabper jumped.
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Portland for Seattle and en-route showed stewardess: Florence Schaffner. a. briefcase containing. red sticks with wires leading ton 2 battery, which he said was's bomb He demanded $200,000 Iryused bills "Singa knapsack stwo babis para; chutes and two chest parachutes'
The' crew landed at Seattle Tacoma Airport, :where .Cooper allowed the 'passengers to leaves and the plane was refueled while Northwest officials scurried to get
Cooper allowed the 'passengers to leaves and the plane was refueled while Northwest officials scurried to get the money *
After the plane left, Sea Tac and started south under. Cooper's
direction, he told the three steway. , desses to go into the cockpit. .Tosaw says . of-the- crime There's a folklore aura aboutalt People secretly rooted for him t, to beat the system. It was Axsomewhat daring feat"= though stup CASA
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D.B. COOPER'S LEGACY
Filling the Northwest appetite for mystery
! T. isidoubtful that the skyjacker known as D.B. Cooper ever imagined that he'd be honored at an annual-party 13 years after he disappeared into the night-with $200,000 and a ;parachute.
Most law-enforcement officials and aviation experts believe Cooper died in.
Cooper ever imagined that he'd be honored at an annual-party 13 years after he disappeared into the night-with $200,000 and a ;parachute.
Most law-enforcement officials and aviation experts believe Cooper died in. that leap'from' a Northwest Airlines 727 he hijacked in Seattle on Thanksgiving eve, 1971. About $5,800 of his ransom money was found on a bank of the Columbia River near Vancouver four years ago. But each year at the Ariel Store and Tavern's annual D.B. Cooper Party; in southern Cowlitz County, there is talk that he might even be among the cele: brants. They numbered about 1,200 this past week end. It is the stuff folk of which folk lore is made: Cooper,of course, was not a hero, He was a crimi->.I.D.B. Cooper nal! But the mystery around :"> An artist's sketch him continues to fascinate. Much like other Northwest-spawned mysteries, such as sasquatchestand UFOs. Mostly, it is harmless fascination? Romanticists will remember him as some sort of Robin Hood of the skies. Realists will remember him as the skyjacker who triggered airport-security measures that have made all of us-safer.
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Hijacker D.B Cooper's anniversary revives the mystery and the cheers
By Ed Penhale P-I Reporter
Glasses will be raised today to oast the legend of D.B. Cooper, the parachute packing skyjacker who Jumped from an airliner, with $200,000 in' ransom 13 years ago and disappeared into stormy skies ,over the Columbia River.
At the Ariel Store and Tavern 10. miles east of Woodland, Wash., up to, 1,200 people are expected to drop by that's how many signed the guest book last year ->for the, Ninth Annual D.B. Cooper Party.
Retired FBI agent Ralph .Him: melsbach of Portland, Ore.
, up to, 1,200 people are expected to drop by that's how many signed the guest book last year ->for the, Ninth Annual D.B. Cooper Party.
Retired FBI agent Ralph .Him: melsbach of Portland, Ore., who: spent thousands of hours trying to solve the nation's only" unsolved skyjacking case, . will travel to Seat- cesto commiserate at. the annual LEE Cooper "Debacle.'
The "debacle" is a gatheringkof the 318th-Fighter Interceptor Squali- son, based at .McChord Air Forte Base, that scrambled a pair of. F-106 Highter planes on Nov. 24, 1971; in a futilesattempt to track the, fabled skyjacker.
In California, another 'former FBI agent will be working on- bis scheme to find. the skyjacker's.re- mains, and the ransom 'money, on the bottom of the Columbia River.
Still some calls
sfcit's still a pending investigation, but there's not much to do," Special Agent. Dick Thurston of the FBI in Seattle said yesterday. "We handle leads that come up. Occasionally, we get some;calls.".
They're i mostly from people who've seen someone resembling'the FBI sketch of Cooper, who is in his bild-to-late 50s'if he's still alive.
They're i mostly from people who've seen someone resembling'the FBI sketch of Cooper, who is in his bild-to-late 50s'if he's still alive.
{ FBI agents who investigated the case don't think Cooper survived.
if ( But hope springs eternal. in-the beer suds at the Ariel tavern on the anniversary date `of Cooper's jump from Northwest Airlines Flight 305. "Ninety-five percent of the bed ole at the party don't think he got killed, but - that - might the wishful) thinking," said tavern owner Dave Fisher, president of-the 400 meinter. D.B. Cooper Fan Club. .Fisher has turned the anniversa- ry party into a bash complete with rock bands, Chill dinner, prizestand Tishirts emblazoned with a cartoon of ;the : never seen-again skyjacker dropping by parachute with $20 bills floating around him.
Every year there are people at the party who think Cooper's there; too," said Fisher. "Up until a couple of years ago, there,were EBI agents coming to the party. They're easy to. spot. They don't look like they fit in.' But Cooper, in investigator Him-" melsbach's view, is long dead, his remains literally - swallowed sup .
' But Cooper, in investigator Him-" melsbach's view, is long dead, his remains literally - swallowed sup . by " wildlife in the woods or crayfish- int the river.
"As an investigator, you haye;t keep your mind open," ;said Him- 'nlelsbach,, who -now works for the ·Gregon State Department of Justice,- "But when that little boy found that" money in the river bank, I figured he (Cooper) lost his life."?
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f.+Himmelsbach sald Cooper wasn't Greally prepared for the, escapade that began at :Portland International 'Airport on Thanksgiving Eve when a man listed on the
+Himmelsbach sald Cooper wasn't Greally prepared for the, escapade that began at :Portland International 'Airport on Thanksgiving Eve when a man listed on the manifest as " Dan. Cooper" boarded the Boeing 727. with $36 passengers and a crew of six for a ;short hop to Seattle.
""Once- airborne, "Cooper" gave stewardess Florence "Schaffner a note saying he had a dynamite bomb In his. attache case. He demanded $200,000 in used bills and four para- chutes .:
and the landing gear extended. That kept, the airliner's speed att just below ,200 miles an hour, indicating Cooper knew something about what he was doing, the former FBI agent said :....
But the skyjacker was wearing only a business suit and street shoes when he, jumped `Into anfreezing rainstorm @with a small diameter emergency parachute .that : guaran- teed a hard landing. The tempera; ture was seven degrees.belowzero outside the plane.
"That; wasn'ta very intelligent thing to do and ittells me he didn't know much about parachuting," said Himmelsbach.
In Ceres, Canf: [ Richard T. Tosaw, (a, former FBIagent, "thinks Cooper (is dead, "too.
wasn'ta very intelligent thing to do and ittells me he didn't know much about parachuting," said Himmelsbach.
In Ceres, Canf: [ Richard T. Tosaw, (a, former FBIagent, "thinks Cooper (is dead, "too.But Tosaw, who's & written: a book about: the skyjacking"-bellevesy he iswills find Cooper's. "skeleton -strapped in a parachute rat , the bottom of the columbia 5
Planned to parachute, The airplane; landed at Sea Tac Airport, . where Cooper allowed the passengers to leave: The plane was refueled -while cafrifne officials chur ried; to, get the money
`On Febris sald rosaw; he's going to take up residence where part of
5 Cooper, said he wanted to gorto Mexico,butvintended to parachute from the plane as soon a's it cleared hej airport : according to Himmels: bach. mit yw
(Cooper'S ansom money was found; sixirpiles downstream onithe Colum- bia : from: the iInterstate! : 5, bridge, He'll search the river bottom/with !. computerized ; sonar equipment i so good that " you could throw a mayon-
He jumped from thereaf stalf3 wellhof >the plane after telling the pilot to keep the aircrafthat:10,000 naise jar in,a hundred feet of water feet twith the flaps down 15 degrees And it'll find JEG
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Enclosed for Seattle is one mug photo of
- On 11/4/84, an anonymous male telephoned the Concord FBI Office and stated that he believed a former boyfriend of was identical to Unknown Subject in captioned matter. He stated that this individual's name is who lived at Alameda, California, was formerly in the U.S. Air Force,
and is originally from Ohio. He stated that looks like the composite drawing of Unknown Subject and has exper- ience as a parachuter.
On 11/6/84, the same caller again contacted the Concord FBI Office and identified himself as
Lafavotto, California.
On 11/6/84, the same caller again contacted the Concord FBI Office and identified himself as
Lafavotto, California. stated
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VA Hospital at Menlo Park, California. claimed to be an ex-Navy pilot and appeared to be very knowledgeable concerning aircraft and parachuting. stated that he was not aware of any specific information concerning the fact that is the individual known as D.B. COOPER, however, he and have both commented upon the fact that very closely resembles the composite sketch of D.
COOPER, however, he and have both commented upon the fact that very closely resembles the composite sketch of D.B. COOPER, and also appears to have the appro- priate background which would give him the appropriate skills to be able to parachute out of a commercial aircraft.
Records of the Alameda County Identification Division at Oakland. California, disclosed that
white male adult, date of birth
place of birth,
5'6", 145 pounds, gray hair, black eves. Alameda
County PEN number
CII number
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California driver's license
employed with Aetna Life as a Alameda,
since 1973, residing at California, has several Alameda County arrests from through involving charges of
It is noted that a mug photograph of dated 1/7/80 closely resembles the composite drawing of D.B. COOPER, taking into account the aging factors. The mua photograph indicates that has a
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and interview concerning his background, his whereabouts on Thanksgiving Day, 1971, and his possible involvement in captioned matter.
Will attempt to locate
and interview concerning his background, his whereabouts on Thanksgiving Day, 1971, and his possible involvement in captioned matter. (It should be noted that on 1/2/85, Seattle Supervisor advised that a John Doe warrant has been issued in connection with captioned matter, case entitled, "NORJAK", and Supervisor requested that if be located, that he be interviewed) .
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Dear Sir Do you have a FBI officer in Portland Oregon, named b6 b7C I'Write him several weeks ago , that I thought I know Where O. D Copper ws. Iexplained he was in Elk City . Fdoko) Up in the Boon Docks. He's nome is this girl friend is . She works at Saw mill at Elk City, Iso worked there until this fall, then I had a massive Heart attack). They ure an a always Carries a gun + they are ® Pery nasty Dogs.
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you have to go from Leurston Idoko three Orofino, to get up to Elk City. It's up in the mountains (high). my name + Telephone b6 b7C I gave no. but no word. I am yes old + live on 22300 a month. I know DB Cooper-19682there was a reward offered /I won't it , if they are the Ones, Yours Truly.
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DATE:
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CLASSIFICATION:
FROM:
Director, FBI
TO:
SAC, Seattle (164A-81)
Portland
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for receiving offices is one copy each of a letter sent to FBIHQ, from Carson City, Nevada. b6 b7C
The enclosed letter from states that she possibly knows the identify of D. B. Cooper. She claims to have previously written to the SAC, Portland furnishing this information and would like the reward if her information led to the true identify of D. B. Cooper.
Portland should review the information contained in this letter and thereafter, take the appropriate action deemed necessary.
Enclosure Rub
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 1/16/85
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, JACKSON (164A-181) (RUC)
NORJACK;
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00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Jackson dated, 9/29/77, and Jackson airtel to Seattle, 9/28/84.
For the information of Seattle Division, FBI number has changed places of employment within Toomsuba, Mississippi, and is now employed by
at the in Toomsuba, Mississippi. is residing in a which is located behind the in Toomsuba, Mississippi.
For the information of Seattle Division, FBI number has changed places of employment within Toomsuba, Mississippi, and is now employed by
at the in Toomsuba, Mississippi. is residing in a which is located behind the in Toomsuba, Mississippi.
In that all logical leads have been covered within the Jackson Division, this matter is considered RUC until such time as Seattle Division should render any additional requests for investigation.
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NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE ON JANUARY 31, 1985 OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THE OA .LAND RESIDENCE AGENCY OF THE FBI OF THE FOLLOWING : HAS A SOURCE THAT HAS RECENTLY DESCRIBED AN INDIVIDUAL THAT MAY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPTIONED HIJACKING. SOURCE STATED THAT 
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SOURCE UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO THE HIJACKING. IN LATE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. DUE
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HEARD WAS SOMEWHERE IN COLORADO , POSSIBLY BOULDER OR COLORADO SPRINGS.
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SOMEWHERE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
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FURTHER ADVISED THAT UTILIZED THE NAME D.B. COOPER BECAUSE IN THE OAKLAND AREA AND
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SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (ORA) Date 2/21/85
From :
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Subject :
NORJAK;
' CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT;
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Re San Francisco teletype to Seattle, dated 2/4/85; and Seattle telcal to San Francisco, on 2/13/85.
For the information of San Francisco, a review of the captioned file shows that date of birth -
was eliminated as a suspect in captioned case, based on interview by the San Francisco Division of on
For the information of San Francisco, a review of the captioned file shows that date of birth -
was eliminated as a suspect in captioned case, based on interview by the San Francisco Division of on November 19, 1976. In view that was eliminated, San Francisco should conduct no more investigation in captioned matter regarding
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FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (ORA #2)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SE
Re SF airtel to SE, 1/8/85.
On 2/7/85, was interviewed at the residence of his daughter, Alameda, California, who was present during the inter-
resides at Alameda, California,
view.
On 2/7/85, was interviewed at the residence of his daughter, Alameda, California, who was present during the inter-
resides at Alameda, California,
view. phone was most cooperative during the interview.
was very surprised by the fact that FBI agents wanted to speak with him concerning an aircraft hijacking. He initially did not recall D.B. COOPER or the 1971 aircraft hi- jacking, but after several minutes of discussion, he recalled that a hijacking occurred somewhere in the northwest years ago. advised that the only time he has ever been in the Seattle, Washington area was during his service in the U.S. Navy many years ago.
advised that he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in and attended school for two years before beginning preflight school in He then became a Navy pilot flying both prop and jet aircrafts. He remained in the military until when he was discharged. He stated he had no background in sky diving, but qualified that by stating that he did eject from a disabled jet on one occasion while in the Navy. In the course of his training at flight school, he advised that all pilots receive training that simulates parachuting from a plane.
In the course of his training at flight school, he advised that all pilots receive training that simulates parachuting from a plane. This was his only experience in the use of a parachute. 2-Seattle 2-San Francisco DJW/ jan (4)
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When left the Navy in he worked at Lockheed, Sunnyvale, California until From he was employed at Bob's Automotive Service, Alameda, California. From he worked for Aetna Life and Casualty in the bay area as an He retired in and has not worked since.
Physical observation of during the interview re-
vealed that he does He does not have a current California Driver's License and does not own nor drive an automobile.
is described as follows:
Name :
Sex:
Male White
Race:
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Height:
5'5"
Weight:
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Hair:
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Eyes :
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Phone:
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Height:
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Eyes :
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SSAN:
Current address:
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Phone:
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 3/15/85
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
(164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164A-50)
(P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00: Seattle
Re Bureau telephone call of Supervisor Personal Crimes Unit, to SA
Sacramento Division, 3/14/85, and telcall of SA
to SA
Seattle Division, 3/14/85.
For the information of the Bureau and all receiving offices, on 3/14/85, one
who resides at
a white female, date of birth, Sacramento, California, provided the following information:
When she was approximately years of age, she to one a white male, now believed to be approximately years old. At the time of this both were living in Patchgrove, Wisconsin, and had known each other for approximately
As time
At the time of this both were living in Patchgrove, Wisconsin, and had known each other for approximately
As time went on, She lost contact with and
years
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when she was approximately old. At that time, he had married and settled down.
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She stated she was married for approximately She advised that in about years, she was touring the Midwest with her children and her mother when she decided she would try to re-establish contact with and his family on a social basis. She stated that she drove through Patchgrove, Wisconsin, but no one seemed to know him or the family as they evidently had moved from Patchgrove many years prior. She advised that after her vacation of that year, she made no more efforts to contact
She then stated approximately last she came across
She advised that after her vacation of that year, she made no more efforts to contact
She then stated approximately last she came across some letters which made her think of again, and decided to try and locate him. She then, through the telephone operator, attempted to contact in La Crosse and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She advised she
and did succeed in locating made telephonic contact with The telephone number she used was but she was not sure of the area code as the number was dialed by the operator.
After talking to by her that they had not seen in years, but that they it was determined did get a from him once in a while.
advised she left her number with shortly after that, for some time about
and sometime
returned the call and they talked told her he believed that was working in Billings, Montana, and was in
the
She stated
could not furnish any actual address or much information about as they had not maintained contact for many years.
continued that her curiousity got the best of her, and through the telephone operator, she made numerous calls to the Billings, Montana area, and was able to determine that people in
continued that her curiousity got the best of her, and through the telephone operator, she made numerous calls to the Billings, Montana area, and was able to determine that people in Billings knew of and stated they believed that he lived somewhere in the mountains around Billings, Montana.
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She then advised that on approximately while she was at work, She stated that inasmuch as she was at work she could not talk, but arrangements were made for She advised they did in fact
She
stated he indicated that he had been married twice, but he was no longer married and
He was also Billings, Montana, to see him, but due to the fact that she could not leave her job until at least she declined at that time. She stated after
the
When it came to a point that
they appeared to be
stated to her that he had He stated he
During that particular
conversation, he did not furnish any other information, although
She stated two or three days later,
at which time he made the statement, She advised she indicated
they meant nothing, and she did not know what he was talking about.
any other information, although
She stated two or three days later,
at which time he made the statement, She advised she indicated
they meant nothing, and she did not know what he was talking about. She stated other conversations took place in which she
again
She
stated during a subsequent that he finally asked
She told him
her, that it meant nothing to her, and he then told her about the hijacking of the airliner by D. B. COOPER.
stated this particular hijacking meant nothing to her, as during that time in 1971 she was living with and
she worked from sunup to sundown, having little time to read the papers. She advised she felt very silly about this, so after told her this, she went to the library and started reviewing all the newspapers concerning the hijacking. She stated
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during subsequent conversations he would allude to various things about the hijacking, but when she attempted to pin him down, he stated that, She advised
he also said that 
She advised that he made no statements that she can recall regarding any information that could not have been gained from reading the newspapers or
to pin him down, he stated that, She advised
he also said that 
She advised that he made no statements that she can recall regarding any information that could not have been gained from reading the newspapers or various articles written about the hijacking.
She did advise during their conversations and she had told him that and
at one time, she was thinking about going into This
particular conversation was before he had made any indication that he had done something wrong. But based on this bit of information, he indicated that
She advised it was at this point he told her that he but received
by This in the State of Nevada.
With regards to the money, he advised during their conversations
Regarding the plane that was hijacked, she asked him
if he
and he indicated,
or not he indicated
She also asked him whether and he
that he learned this
He also told her he
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During their conversations she stated he told her in Billings, Montana, which business is
He furnished her a business telephone of He provided her a home telephone of indicated both telephones ring at his residence.
she stated he told her in Billings, Montana, which business is
He furnished her a business telephone of He provided her a home telephone of indicated both telephones ring at his residence. She stated she has written him one letter (short note) and addressed it to Reedpoint, Montana Regarding he told her that and that was
his mental stability, indicated during their conversations
when
He indicated that
He indicated that he has been married twice and she could not recall exactly how many children he had, but believed he had a son that was at least years old.
She stated from her memory sometime ago, she described him as a white male, approximately 5'8" to 5'9", well built, blondish hair and blue eyes. She advised he grew up in the Patchgrove, Wisconsin area and most likely went to Patchgrove High School if there was one, if not, he would have gone to school at a surrounding high school, exact name unknown.
advised that this revelation to her has upset her greatly and that she has no real desire to continue her association with if the above facts are true.
She indicated that she would be available for further interview by the FBI and would report any further contacts by to
She indicated that she would be available for further interview by the FBI and would report any further contacts by to the FBI. She stated she herself is not going to initiate any contacts inasmuch she does not want to continue this relationship based on what he has told her.
In view of the above, the following leads are set forth:
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At Billings, Montana: Will discretely ascertain further background information
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At Helena, Montana:
Will, upon receipt of further identifying data, obtain a driver's license photograph of and forward same b6 to Seattle, as well as Portland, to show to witnesses. b7C
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Will, upon obtaining background information regarding request St. Louis Division to obtain 
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Further leads in this matter regarding are being left to the discretion of Seattle.
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Re Sacramento airtel to the Bureau dated 3/15/85.
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FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO	(164A-50) (P)

NORJAK;
CAA-HIJACKING (A)
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento airtel to the Bureau dated 3/15/85.
On 3/19/85, was again contacted by a Bureau Agent at her residence in Sacramento, California. indicated that she had not reestablished contact with but this was not unusual inasmuch as she has been busy with out of town relatives.
indicated during the interview that she wished to cooperate in any manner with the FBI in order to determine if in fact is the individual who hijacked captioned airplane. She indicated that she would in future contacts with
of the hijacking. She stated should he agree to this she would immediately notify Sacramento Office of the FBI and when they were receive she would furnish them to the FBI for the appropriate action.
Sacramento is following this matter with and will report any future contacts by with
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE CRIME SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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TO:
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FROM:
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NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtel to the Bureau, dated 3/15 and3/20/85.
On 3/21/85,
was reinterviewed and
furnished the following information:
On the evening of 3/19/85, she re-established
contact with in Billings, Montana. She and attempted captioned hi jacking. She was only partially successful, inasmuch as did obtain the following background
information regarding
During he resided somewhere near in Denver, Colorado.
She was only partially successful, inasmuch as did obtain the following background
information regarding
During he resided somewhere near in Denver, Colorado. He claimed
and
that he had been formerly did
He has four children, two boys and two girls. The two boys evidently reside in the Billings, Montana area and are named that recently
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that
they received. He indicated that
indicated that
He and
He stated he
and therefore
He further indicated that one of his daughters is presently living with an ex-wife, somewhere in Alabama.
stated he went to PATCHGROVE HIGH SCHOOL, in Wisconsin, but did not graduate until many years later, after he received a
He further indicated to
that he has
because he thinks
He further indicated that he was
stated he went to PATCHGROVE HIGH SCHOOL, in Wisconsin, but did not graduate until many years later, after he received a
He further indicated to
that he has
because he thinks
He further indicated that he was presently working on a project, which would
He indicated he
was attempting
also told that he has
and has
and they get along very well. He
stated they were
and
He indicated he had
recently He told her this as he was telling her a story about how
He further indicated that he had
During their conversation, they talked about the times, when he was
She recalled he had
During the conversation, she attempted to get
He stated he was not sure he really wanted to do this, because He
stated that the
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hijacking He further stated that he would sit down many times and
He did state numerous times that he
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without thinking about them for a long time. She indicated that during their coversation, he
During their conversation, she again asked him
He stated to her that
the military.
She indicated that during their coversation, he
During their conversation, she again asked him
He stated to her that
the military. She ceased upon this point and asked him how tall he was and he indicated he was 5'7}". She stated that the
them to they never would.
and he advised that many times he begged in the military, but
He additionally told her that he had
In reviewing her telephone tolls,
advised
that the numbers formerly furnished to the FBI were still correct and that according to her phone bill, these numbers are listed to him at Montana."
For the information of the Bureau and receiving
offices, has consented to continuing her contacts with until this matter is resolved. She has indicated to the Sacramento case agent that she is willing to ask him any questions that the FBI deems appropriate in order to elicit from him any information which might
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provide positively that he is in fact D. E. COOPER. In view of this, Sacramento request that future communications in this matter be forwarded to the Sacramento
In view of this, Sacramento request that future communications in this matter be forwarded to the Sacramento Division as well as the office of origin. Additionally, should any office wish to have ask any particular question, Sacramento should be advised as to that particular questioned and it will be relayed to
For further information of the Bureau and office of origin, due to/hte/current file destruction program, Sacramento is not in possession of the first five volumes of the investigation in captioned matter and therefore is not knowledgeable in the direction of the original investi- gation. 
Therefore, if any technical questions arise, Sacra- mento will need to be advised as to the background nature of those questions.
Sacramento is maintaining contact with and will furnish all information on a priority basis.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE CRIME, SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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NORJAK, CAA - HIJACKING (A), 00 : SEATTLE RE SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO BUREAU, MARCH 99, 1985. ON APRIL 10, 1985, (PROTECT IDENTITY ),
MONTANA , WAS CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ADVISED RESIDENCE
LOCATION OF IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY
MONTANA. A PHYSICAL CHECK
DETERMINED THE RESIDENCE TO BE A CABIN ON PROPERTY OWNED BY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA.
AT THE SAME TIME CASE AGENT VIEWING RESIDENCE OF SUBJECT ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOICING A COMPLAINT CONCERNING A
OF HIM BY THE COLUMBUS, MONTANA, PD ON
DID NOT HAVE MONEY FOR BOND , THUS BY DISTRICT JUDGE (STILLWATER
COUNTY)
THE NATURE OF HIS COMPLAINT
DUE TO THE FACT THAT SA INTERVIEWING WAS AWARE OF THE CAP TIONED CASE, THE FOLLOWING
COMPLAINT CONCERNING A
OF HIM BY THE COLUMBUS, MONTANA, PD ON
DID NOT HAVE MONEY FOR BOND , THUS BY DISTRICT JUDGE (STILLWATER
COUNTY)
THE NATURE OF HIS COMPLAINT
DUE TO THE FACT THAT SA INTERVIEWING WAS AWARE OF THE CAP TIONED CASE, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED (PRESENTLY BEING LACED IN FORM OF FD-302) :
NAME
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EYES
WEIGHT
HE IG HT
HAIR
DOB
DRIVER 'S LICENSE NUMBER AUTOMOBILE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
MALE
BLUE (GLASSES)
1 80 POUNDS. 5'8" BLOND
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AT BILLINGS,
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INFORMATION FROM FILE CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED.
PHOTO OF TAKEN AT THE TIME OF
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SEATTLE DIVISION AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. VILL FURNISH BUTTE WITH DESCRIPTION OF ALL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND DATA CONCERNING UNS B TO INCLUDE ARTIST 'S CONCEPTION.
BUTTE DIVISION AT BILLINGS, MONTANA. MAINTAIN COVERAGE OF AT BILLINGS AND REEDPOINT, MONTANA AND DEVELOP INFORMATION PEGARDING HIS ACTIVITIES, ETC.
MAINTAIN COVERAGE OF AT BILLINGS AND REEDPOINT, MONTANA AND DEVELOP INFORMATION PEGARDING HIS ACTIVITIES, ETC. 
WILL FURNISH SEATTLE WITH PHOTOGRAPH RECEIVED FROM COLUMBUS, MONTANA, PD .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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turned over to Special Agent a cassette tape recording of a male who identified himself as
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Investigation on 3/15/83' at Billings, Montana
File
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Date dictated
SEARCHED QUINDIXERA SERIALIZED __ FILED. 3/15/83
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ncy:
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FB it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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"communication because I have found it to be very safe and efficient. I am making three tapes at once. One for you. One for me and one for my lawyer. The reason for this tape is to see if I can expedite our negotiations on what we discussed at the Billings airport. At this point, I would like to state that I will review this tape and I may edit part of it, parts of it, so if you find some blank spots, you will know why. First I will tell you what I want in this business trans- action, then I'll explain why I think it is reasonable. What I want is for the ATA to make a five year 1.5 million dollar interest free loan to
which is a company that I am just starting and, uh, I believe that you'd be able to utilize me in other parts after this. I'll explain that later. Anyhow, at the end of five years, you can have your 1.5 million dollars back. This loan will cover my telling you how I would do exactly what I have told you I can and for the period of five years, you will have the guarantee of my son, plus my security form of work on a way to prevent what I
This loan will cover my telling you how I would do exactly what I have told you I can and for the period of five years, you will have the guarantee of my son, plus my security form of work on a way to prevent what I described from happening. The 1.5 million will only cover this particular problem. I hope you would see fit to use my security form on other problems and if so, they. would be handled on an individual basis.
The reason I mention this, is the big mistake you made in underestimating me at the Billings airport. I want you to know that I knew what I was doing and also I knew just how big a fish was in the net. I am sure you know that I had you in my net. By the way, if your recording of our conversation didn't turn out, I will let you listen to mine. It came out great. Anyhow, at that point, I could have taken you down very easy and if the airlines would pay one and a half million for a plane load of people, what would they pay for you. Do you get my point? I had you 'and your men covered before we started talking. If you have any doubts, I'll give you a coupla things
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If you have any doubts, I'll give you a coupla things
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here that might help ya. When we were setting down in the chair in the lobby down there by your ticket counter, a guy in the wine-colored shirt that walked- in front of us while we were talking, turned around and went back towards the restau- rant. That was my man. The fellow that uh, your locals man in charge of security, and I don't remember his name, the' fellow that he was watching, the guy with the beard that was taking all of those pictures around the airport, he was one of my men. I had other men there too covering but I'm not going to go into all that. I'm quite sure you get the drift of it. (Pause) I set you up for two reasons, First,
I wanted to get your attention. I wanted you to give some credance to what I was sayin. I want you to know I can do what I say I can do. That is the second reason I want you to know I can do what I say I can do, so if I tell you I know how to hijack a planeload of people and walk away with one and a half million dollars, in untraceable, and underline untraceable,
That is the second reason I want you to know I can do what I say I can do, so if I tell you I know how to hijack a planeload of people and walk away with one and a half million dollars, in untraceable, and underline untraceable, untrace- able money, believe me I can do just that. I believe that I can, uh, sum up your and my options here pretty easy. Uh, let me first explain your options ... as I see them. And, if. I haven't covered them all, I'm sure you'll let me know if you have any others. First one would probably be the legal approach, uh, whatever you might try to do along those lines uh, I talked to the Federal people before I talked to you and I know that uh, what I'm offering you is on legal grounds. And if you approach me from the legal direction, all you gonna do is get publicity on this and I don't think you want that, and I don't see . any need in it either. So, I think we can. eliminate the l'egal approach. The second one is uh the possibility of just ignoring me and I'll go away, uh, I just, I don't need to explain that one uh I think that you know that that's not really a viable option and I'm sure you've already thought of that one.
The second one is uh the possibility of just ignoring me and I'll go away, uh, I just, I don't need to explain that one uh I think that you know that that's not really a viable option and I'm sure you've already thought of that one. The third one and I hate to have to cover this one, but that's the way it's done nowadays, uh, is eliminate me. Now that ain't gonna work either. You know I'm
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not so dumb but what I've protected myself, I think you learned that. I've got myself protected pretty well against that possibility and if you should succeed, it'd be worse than dealing with me because uh, the way I've got it laid out, it'll all come out then. And the fourth one, and I believe this is your last option, is to deal with me. Now we got to reach a reasonable basis, uh, to handle this and uh, to uh, help reach that reasonable base, I will explain some of my options, now. First thing is, I want you to know that I know the value of what I have. I uh, might even be leaving quite a bit of money laying on the table on this deal, but that's don't make any difference to me. If I am, I don't want to even know about it.
I uh, might even be leaving quite a bit of money laying on the table on this deal, but that's don't make any difference to me. If I am, I don't want to even know about it. I know it's worth what I'm askin'. I know this much also. That's it's worth a helluva lot more on the international market. Then if somebody should happen to try this, they wouldn't be asking for a loan to start a security firm. They'd be asking for enough money probably to set up an army. So, uh, I'd rather not discuss this any further because that's, uh, an option I don't even want to think about. Uh, I can go to your insurance company and I can explain to them what I can do and I quite sure they'll believe me. If they'll believe me, uh, I would think your insurance rate will go up. Uh, don't want
that option either. I uh, would hate to think of somebody comin' out with a how-to book on something like this cuz uh, now I'd rather not see it happen. Um, another thing is uh, like I told you, uh, as long as I have no contract I have no obligations and I can sit around and tell anybody about this and uh, we both know what the end result of that would be so there's no sense of me going
you, uh, as long as I have no contract I have no obligations and I can sit around and tell anybody about this and uh, we both know what the end result of that would be so there's no sense of me going into detail there. I think that the point we've reached right now, is, uh, if you're a chess player, this is what we call checkmate. Now, uh, I think the best thing to do is, uh, Monday I'll go to my attorney and I'll have him draw up a contract on the loan and the exchange of
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the information and uh, as far as the exchange of information, we discussed this kind of and I don't think we came up with anything there but I'll tell you the way I see it as being is, uh, I will verbally, myself, personally, explain the procedure to the board of directors of the ATA and uh, I will see that that's. in the contract. I, uh, also, will have in the contract, that this explanation will only be made after the loan is made and can't be recalled .. Now, uh, there was another point I wanted to cover, and that was the fact that you said to me this had been tried before and uh, I don't think I totally explained that aspect of it to your satifaction when we were at the
point I wanted to cover, and that was the fact that you said to me this had been tried before and uh, I don't think I totally explained that aspect of it to your satifaction when we were at the airport. Now, let me explain some- thing to ya here, uh, this absolutely has not been tried before, the way I'm talking about doin' it, because if it had of, I, guarantee you, you could have not suppressed this from the news media and when I explain this to the board of directors, I believe that you will readily agree that what I'm saying is true. Uh, now I want to explain to you, the part where I said at the beginning of this that I might edit part of it out. I don't uh, (inaudible) (U) motive in this and this is not to embarrass you at all. I think you made a big mistake at the airport when you were sitting there talking to me. I think you underestimated me considerably. Uh, if you want to delete that part and this part from this tape, then let me know that you've done that, I will not bring up that aspect at all before the board of directors. I'm not out' to embarrass anybody. I just wanted you to understand I can do what I can say I can do and there is a damm chance I'll do just
I just wanted you to understand I can do what I can say I can do and there is a damm chance I'll do just exactly that. So, let's not have any. flim flam here or y trying to blame you with footwork or coercion, meaning you are ' scaring me, or whatever you think, I don't intimidate. I just want to get this deal consumated so I can go on to the rest of my life. Now, uh, I will put the contract before
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you. I will allow a period of time for your legal staff to look over, if there's some changes in it that you want, feel free to come back and talk about it. If it's a change I can live with, I'll be more than glad to. I want this to be fair as much as possible both ways but I'll also going to protect myself. I believe that just about covers it, and I will try to put this tape on one of your planes headed back to you so you'll have it uh, maybe with a chance to review it before Monday and uh, I would appreciate it, uh, when you've reviewed it and made your decision, uh, give me a call.
planes headed back to you so you'll have it uh, maybe with a chance to review it before Monday and uh, I would appreciate it, uh, when you've reviewed it and made your decision, uh, give me a call. We can talk. Thank you. This is
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DB Cooper-19714U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. ₹
P. O. Box #3007 Butte, Montana 59702 March 28, 1983
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Mr. Byron H. Dunbar U. S. Attorney Billings, Montana 59103
Attention:
Assistant U. S. Attorney
Re :
doing business as
Billings, Montana HOBBS ACT - COMMERCIAL INSTITUTION
Dear Mr. Dunbar:
This letter is to confirm a conversation with Assistant U. S. Attorney (AUSA) , of your office and Special Agent (SA) of the FBI on March 14, 1983, at which time the following information was discussed:
On March 14, 1983, Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, Billings, Montana, advised that he had received a cassette recording from an individual who wished not to be identified. The individual had recently purchased a cassette recorder from a local pawn shop and later found that the recorder contained a
The individual had recently purchased a cassette recorder from a local pawn shop and later found that the recorder contained a cassette with a statement made by a person who identified himself as
an
On the tape, refers to a meeting he had with in Minneapolis and
of the Airline Transportation Association with Northwest Orient Airlines. This meeting was held in the Logan Airport. lobby and consisted of asking the airline officials for 1.5 million dollars in a loan for developing a security system. was advised that the airlines were not interested and the meeting was terminated.
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(1 - 164-0-56)
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Airlines, telephonically advised that he had listened to a copy of the tape obtained from and that from information on the tape, it was obvious to him that the tape was made after the first meeting with He also advised that he was present at both . meetings with and mental attitude had changed considerably from the first time they met until the second time. He described. the second meeting with as being more relaxed and seemed much calmer.
also expressed a concern over any action that might take place against
The above information was supplied to AUSA on March 14, 1983, at which time, AUSA advised that he did not feel that the information obtained, as of this date, was sufficient to charge with any criminal violation, and specifically, extortion.
In view of the above, no further investigation is being conducted at this time.
Sincerely yours, LA
WILLIAM D. FALLIN Special Agent in Charge
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