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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
7/12/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: · SEATTLE
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Re memo of SA
dated 1/11/82.
A review of the records of the Everett, Washington, Police Department and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, regarding b6 b7C
reflected no arrest record other than a from Everett, Washington, Police Department. No information could be obtained which would indicate that attorney,
a respected attorney in the Everett, Washington, aea, feels very strongly that Contacts made
No information could be obtained which would indicate that attorney,
a respected attorney in the Everett, Washington, aea, feels very strongly that Contacts made with other individuals, as set forth below, failed to reflect any inforamtion to indicate that It appears very unlikely that could
have been the individual involved in captioned matter as indicated by Investigation set forth below tends to indicate that this would not be possible, however, appears to sincerely believe is the individual commonly referred to as D.B. Copper. Some of the facts related by to support his belief were shown to not be true and when confronted with this, appeared to want to discredit the information, refuting what he believes to be actual facts.
Records of the Everett, Washington, Police Department, and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, contained no record identifiable with The records of both agencies .do reflect an' 'b6 b7C extensive arrest record for also known as
date of birth The arrest record dates
back to and shows arrests as recently :as None of the arrests resulted in any type of felony prosecution and most re- late to various
These records do reflect
date of birth The arrest record dates
back to and shows arrests as recently :as None of the arrests resulted in any type of felony prosecution and most re- late to various
These records do reflect
that was residing at Edmonds, Washington, through December, 1974. This would tend to indicate that was · in the area for sometime after captioned incident.
Investigation determined that is no longer in existence.
County, Washington, area during
DB Cooper-19263
2) - Seattle WGG : ses (2) 164A-81-8691
' was a business 1 in the Snohomish The company SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED PC FILED Le JUL 12 1982 FBI-SEATTLE 4
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in the area and went out of business during 1970, when the housing market fell apart in this area.
On 4/13/82
number backing for
Lynnwood, Washington, telephone advised that his company provided the financial a company
noted that he had been contacted several years ago by someone from the FBI who was at that time investigating whether or not was possibly identical to the individual commonly referred to as D.B. Copper. could not recall who from the FBI had contacted him regarding this matter, but assumed that the FBI had decided that
could not recall who from the FBI had contacted him regarding this matter, but assumed that the FBI had decided that was not identical to D.B. Copper.
advised that
fore-
closed on
when
believes
went out of business. advised that he had not seen since shortly after that time. He advised that he stayed in the Snohomish County, Washington, area went to work for Eastside Garbage
working and he believes
Disposal in Bellevue, Washington, as a
He advised ithat
he does not know long worked for Eastside Disposal but heard had thereafter returned to California where he was working that
in some unknown capacity. advised that he was aware that had come to the State of Washington sometime during 1968, from California.
advised that he knew
very
well. He was shown a composite of the individual known as D. B .. Copper and he advised that the composite, in his opinion, did not look anything like described as being tall and slim, at least 6'0" and more likely 6'2" to 6'3".
advised that the last known address he had for Kirkland, Washington.
composite, in his opinion, did not look anything like described as being tall and slim, at least 6'0" and more likely 6'2" to 6'3".
advised that the last known address he had for Kirkland, Washington. He in Bellevue, Washington,
was
advised that represented
He advised
that
had a certified public accounting firm handling
the accounting business for
He advised
that the firm was out of San Diego, California, and the doing the work was He advised that had a bank account at Newport Balboa Savings and Loan, Babloa, California. He had a life insurance policy with Empire Life Insurance Company and was supposedly retired from the United States Coast Guard. . He advised that name is
advised that he has no reason to believe would possibly be the individual known as D.B. Copper.
He advised that he was not aware that was taking any type of parachute or skydiving lessons. He advised that he had heard, from unknown source, that had formerly been a pilot with
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Catalina Airlines somewhere in California.
Snohomish Airport, Snohomish, Washington, was contacted and he advised that he has been in business since He advised that Snohomish
he is
Snohomish Airport, Snohomish, Washington, was contacted and he advised that he has been in business since He advised that Snohomish
he is County, Washington. advised that he has records pertaining .... to all students who have taken skydiving or parachuting lessons through his club since A review of these records showed no indication that anyone by the name of had ever taken of being a student. He advised that he is certain this individual did not take lessons under the name of or his records would have reflected this.
any type of lessons. advised that he is familiar with a great many of his students and cannot ever recall anyone by the name
Everett, Washington, tele-
phone number was contacted and he advised that during in the Everett, Washington, area. He advised that and
and he knew
both of them fairly well. He advised that went out of business during 1971, and he has not seen since that time. He advised that he does not know where is currently located but heard he had returned to California where he had originally came from.
He advised that he does not know where is currently located but heard he had returned to California where he had originally came from. advised that he
was not aware that may have taken parachute or sky- diving lessons. He advised that he does not recall ever asking or anyone else why they were taking skydiving or jumping lessons. He advised he would not have done this because he had never heard this. He advised that he does not know why would indicate that he had made such a comment or had such information. advised that he does not have any- thing that would indicate would possibly be D.B.
Copper other than the fact that he did leave the Everett, Washington, area sometime around the time of the D. B. Copper incident. was shown the composite drawings of the individual commonly referred to as D. B. Copper and he advised that they did not look anything like He noted that was tall and of slender
build. He advised that a couple of inches taller.
was at least 6'1" and very likely
Lake Stevens, Washington, tele-
phone number was contacted and he advised that he had no information which would lead him to believe that could
was at least 6'1" and very likely
Lake Stevens, Washington, tele-
phone number was contacted and he advised that he had no information which would lead him to believe that could possibly be identical to the individual referred to as D. B. Copper. He advised that during he worked for
in the Everett, Washington, area. He advised that of this company and he knew
very well. He was shown a composite drawing of the individual referred to as D.B. Copper and advised that he did not feel this looked anything like He noted that
was very tall, over 6'0", and slender. He further advised that
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the type of stunt that D. B. Copper was involved in did not seem to be the type of thing that would get involved in. He advised that he had heard that was a pilot in the military
being b6 b7C involved as a skydriver or parachute jumper.
, at one time, however, never heard anything about advised that he does not recall any type of incident where someone had jumped out of an airplane over one of their job sites and he had con- versation in this regard with some of the other
, at one time, however, never heard anything about advised that he does not recall any type of incident where someone had jumped out of an airplane over one of their job sites and he had con- versation in this regard with some of the other employees. He advised that he does not know why would indicate that this incident had occurred. He advised that he has, in the past, heard talk about the fact that believed could be D.B. Copper. advised that this type of talk had always simply went in one ear and out the other as he considered to be the type of individual who liked to dream about things like that.
On 4/30/82, was recontacted and advised that the above individuals had been contacted and failed to support the story he had previously given to the FBI, and which is reflected in referenced communication. seemed very frustrated when he received this information and indicated that he felt the individuals simply were not being cooperative for some reason, and insisted the information he had provided was true and accurate and that he knew an attorney who could verify some of this information.
he felt the individuals simply were not being cooperative for some reason, and insisted the information he had provided was true and accurate and that he knew an attorney who could verify some of this information. He advise that he would contact the attorney and then furnish the information to the FBI. provided a letter, dated who
5/3/82, wherein he indicates that had previously was present and overheard talking about his plot in captioned matter. A copy of this letter is attached hereto.
On 5/21/82,
!
Bellevue, Washington, telephone number
was contacted.
advised that he was the
advised that he has never overheard any conversations by anyone, including planning an operation such as the one in captioned matter. He advised that he has never had any reason to suspect of being involved in captioned matter. He
advised that he has no reason to believe could or would have been involved in captioned matter. He advised that he does not know or why would indicate that he was 
present when such a conversation took place advised that he does not know the current whereabouts of but believes returned to the San Diego, California, area after
went bankrupt in the State
of Washington.
when such a conversation took place advised that he does not know the current whereabouts of but believes returned to the San Diego, California, area after
went bankrupt in the State
of Washington. He advised that of time as a for a garbage collection company in Bellevue, Washington, and thereafter, returned to California. He advised that he does not know exactly when this occurred, however, went bankrupt during the early months of worked for a short period
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1971, and probably would have returned to California sometime during the fall or winter of 1971. He advised that he does not know how to get in touch with at this time but believes is currently getting some type of retirement pension from the United States Coast Guard.
that In view of the above information, it appears very unlikely is the individual commonly referred to as D. B. Copper in captioned matter. No further investigation is being contacted in this matter at the Everett Resident Agency and any further leads to locate such as through the United States Coast Guard, or to further discredit the information provided by is being left to the discretion of the case
is being contacted in this matter at the Everett Resident Agency and any further leads to locate such as through the United States Coast Guard, or to further discredit the information provided by is being left to the discretion of the case agent at Seattle, Washington.
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Enclosed please find Copies of the Corporation of
and 56
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D.B. Cooper, Knownas Was involved with both of these b6 b7C
Companies.
and
were present when I over. heard the plant. Leves involved with both companion also. I have been advised to send a copy of this story to the Newspaper. Will that hust your case? Please advise. I feel a though I have done my part. b6 If you do decide to catch him, please b7C let me know when you have a warrant out for him and I will help find him DB Cooper-19268
THANKS
-LAW OFFICES OF
EVERETT. WASHINGTON
December 8, 1981
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Secretary of State Corporate Information Department Olympia, WA 98504
Re :
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Dear Sir:
Please provide the undersigned with the names and. addresses of all officers and directors and registered agent, if applicable, on the above two referenced corporations.
addresses of all officers and directors and registered agent, if applicable, on the above two referenced corporations. These corporations were active during the period of and may no longer be active as of this date. This information is requested even. if the listed corporations are no longer active. Thank you.
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CC: client
CREMATION
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DB Cooper-19269 i.
Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
7/12/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo of SA
dated 1/11/82.
A review of the records of the Everett, Washington, Police Department and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, regarding
reflected no arrest record other than a from Everett, Washington, Police Department. No information could be obtained which would indicate that attorney,
a respected attorney in the Everett, Washington, area,
feels very strongly that Contacts made with other individuals, as set forth below, failed to reflect any inforamtion to indicate that It appears very unlikely that could
have been the individual involved in captioned matter as indicated by
very strongly that Contacts made with other individuals, as set forth below, failed to reflect any inforamtion to indicate that It appears very unlikely that could
have been the individual involved in captioned matter as indicated by Investigation set forth below tends to indicate that this would not be possible, however, appears to sincerely believe is the individual commonly referred to as D. B. Copper.
Some of the facts related by to support his belief were shown to not be true and when confronted with this, appeared to want to discredit the information, refuting what he believes to be actual facts.
Records of the Everett, Washington, Police Department, and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, contained no record identifiable with ·
The records of both agencies do reflect an .
extensive arrest record for also known as
back to date of birth, The arrest record dates
and shows arrests as recently :as None of the arrests resulted in any type of felony prosecution and most re- late to various
These records do reflect through December, 1974. This would tend to indicate that
that was residing at Edmonds, Washington,
was in the area for sometime after captioned incident.
This would tend to indicate that
that was residing at Edmonds, Washington,
was in the area for sometime after captioned incident.
Investigation determined that is no longer in existence.
? was a business in the Snohomish The company
County, Washington, area during
( 21 - Seattle WGG : ses (2)
DB Cooper-19272
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TLE R b6 b7C
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1
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (₽)
Date 7/1/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle memo of SA
May 14, 1982.
On June '25, 1982, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, advised the bones found by a horseman riding near Green Mountain, a rural area of Clark County, on May 12, 1982, had been identified as deer bones. He further indicated that there was no evidence whatsoever to link the items found by the horseman with anything relating to D. B. Cooper.
Based on the above, it is suggested that no further investigation be conducted concerning this.
Cooper.
Based on the above, it is suggested that no further investigation be conducted concerning this. matter involving the find of bones.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
JTG: lah (2)
1649-81-8692
1982
EBI -- SEATTLE
TAB
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DB Cooper-19281
n Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
7/1/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle memo of SA
May 14, 1982.
On June '25, 1982, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, advised the bones found by a horseman riding near Green Mountain, a rural area of Clark County, on May 12, 1982, had been identified as deer bones. He further indicated that there was no evidence whatsoever to link the items found by the horseman with anything relating to D. B. Cooper.
Based on the above, it is suggested that no further investigation be conducted concerning this matter involving the find of bones.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
JTG : lah (2) lah
16HA-81-8692
TLE
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DB Cooper-19282FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: :
5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
8/6/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
ADIC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC) (M-9)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: SE)
On 7/30/82, (retired SA, NYO), advised that an anonymous law enforcement source provided the following:
One WILLIAM HOWARD HAMMELL, III, born 5/22/38,
Walla Walla, Washington, not further described, was a
parachute instructor at Lakewood, NJ. Prior to 4/1/69, he
lived at
NJ. On 4/1/69, he moved
to 1996 Pope Canyon Road, Pope Valley, CA 94567. He
reportedly died sometime between 2/1/73 - 8/19/74. On 9/26/74,
advised that in his opinion there would be no further information forthcoming and the above is being submitted for what relevance is attached to it by knowledgeable investigative personnel.
On 9/26/74,
advised that in his opinion there would be no further information forthcoming and the above is being submitted for what relevance is attached to it by knowledgeable investigative personnel.
NYO indices were negative regarding HAMMELL.
CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Seattle
1 - New York
MFC: tlI (4)
1642-81-8693
Approved: VIVIDO
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
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AIRTEL
8/6/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
ADIC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC) (M-9)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: SE)
On 7/30/82, (retired SA, NYO), advised that an anonymous law enforcement source provided the following:
One WILLIAM HOWARD HAMMELL, III, born 5/22/38,
Walla Walla, Washington, not further described, was a
parachute instructor at Lakewood, NJ. Prior to 4/1/69, he
lived at
NJ. On 4/1/69, he moved
to 1996 Pope Canyon Road, Pope Valley, CA 94567. He
reportedly died sometime between 2/1/73 - 8/19/74. On 9/26/74
advised that in his opinion there would be no further information forthcoming and the above is being submitted for what relevance is attached to it by knowledgeable investigative personnel.
On 9/26/74
advised that in his opinion there would be no further information forthcoming and the above is being submitted for what relevance is attached to it by knowledgeable investigative personnel.
NYO indices were negative regarding HAMMELL.
CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Seattle
1 - New York
MFC: til
(4)
DB Cooper-19284
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To
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Date
8/23/82
From : SC FRANCIS E. ENTLER
Subject : NORJAK
00: Seattle
On 8/20/82 United Airlines, Seattle, tel. telephonically advised that United Airlines received in the mail a letter purportedly from D.B. COOPER stating that it was he who placed the bomb on the Tokyo to Honolulu flight. has the letter and will hold it for the FBI.
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1647-81-8694 SEARCHED .. ... INDEXED, SERIA1 175 SCALED CAL AUGC 31982
Done 9/2/82
COLCEATTLE 1
DB Cooper-19285
followup + send info to on Bombay Case
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
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FUGITIVE: SPURGEON LAKE STATE BANK, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, 11/22/74.
SR -. CONSPIRACY; BOND DEFAULT (A) 00: MINNEAPOLIS
HORJAK 00: .
AIRTEL
7/29/82
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
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FUGITIVE: SPURGEON LAKE STATE BANK, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, 11/22/74.
SR -. CONSPIRACY; BOND DEFAULT (A) 00: MINNEAPOLIS
HORJAK 00: . SBATTLE
Enclosed for Minneapolis is the
of
b7D along with one copy Enclosed for Seattle for information is one copy of same.
Information furnished by the
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. (6)- Bureau (1 - Liaison Unit. IHTD) (Direct) (2 - (Inc. "2) (0- Seattle) (1644-81) (Enc. 2) (Info.) 2
fury
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DB Cooper-19289 COOPER HIJACKING
PORTLand OR
A group of men and women meet at a in Washinton. This group is a This
group of They have loan of a place to hold their place is at a site and it is in what looks like an old converted wigman burner (?). The company uses it for their business meetings. Several of the people there at the are interested in this group and, therefore, they got the loan of this place to hold their meetings and
One of these men is the boss of some section of the This boss gives the a recommendation of a guy he
are interested in this group and, therefore, they got the loan of this place to hold their meetings and
One of these men is the boss of some section of the This boss gives the a recommendation of a guy he wants to go to work. This man is also a His name is screws up the first night
on the job and they fire him. It wasn't really fault that he screwed
b6 b7C up. He has a goes to the group and tells the man who got him the job that he hopes he did not get into trouble for recommending for the job. The man says, proceeds to go through this in the evening/day.
After most of the people have left the group, there were only about four or fice remaining (I believe there were four), tells those remaining that he is sorry but he is not going to be able to keep up the since he has to find employment elsewhere in another area. He explains to the one person there who was not aware of it that
He has had quite a bit of money in the past (nice home, etc) in Southern California. He has gone through all of his money. His wife wants to stay in this rest home. She is the type of person who would take everything they had as long as she could stay there.
His wife wants to stay in this rest home. She is the type of person who would take everything they had as long as she could stay there. The place where she is staying is a
says to this group that He is dead serious. He is going to have to drop out of the group. Just at that moment, a man who was an airplane pilot says, in walk- ing by him, says The pilot said
And, thus, the plan was started right there. and the pilot went to two other men there and proposed to them that they go along as witnesses. One of these men's names was If these men went along as witnesses they could cloud the issue, give false tes- timony and screw the whole thing up so on one could really know what the heck was going on.
There were several other meetings held - same group, same area, same people. had not really been associated with this group meeting here, so what they decided to do was to sneak in a back way. One of the other people who was approached in this group happened to be familiar with the plan and said he would go along with them,
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. The plan that they finally come up with was to demand more than three to four chutes and then take the plane into Nevada. Just as they were coming into Reno they were to bail out. Their plan was to tether the chute to the back of the aircraft, hold it open and jump out when the point was right. In six months, then, they would split up the money.
The group was to throw a benefit over at the hospital in a big clearing down amongst They would have jugglers and this kind of thing. This would give the group an excuse to be there. They would then divide the money.
The kept changing the plan all the time to make it better. Finally, they figured they would just fill all the seats in the back section. All the guys wanted to get in on it as witnesses, too. It was kind of catching.
Finally, they figured they would just fill all the seats in the back section. All the guys wanted to get in on it as witnesses, too. It was kind of catching. They would go along and split up their shares. I believe it was split up four ways. would take part of the money, cash it around the country and then `he would give either the guys or the pilot the clean money six months later.
Part of the plan was that one of the guys who had a car with California plates on it (I think it was ) would park it uptown someplace, or along the road leading into a place where there would be a lot of cars around. The plan got kind of elaborate. It ended up they would get a bunch of green stamps, a certain number, which they would fold up. They would then use the numbers/letters on the green stamps to indicate the license number of the car. The plan they ended up with was simply to take a large number of green stamps where they would be the only ones to have that number/letter on them. One of the guys was able to do that. I think this is important.
The plan they ended up with was simply to take a large number of green stamps where they would be the only ones to have that number/letter on them. One of the guys was able to do that. I think this is important. He was able to get that section of green stamps. I think it was $2,500 or $500, or something of this nature. The plan ended where they wrote with a felt pen the license number of the car that would be in, then they would go along and get in the car at a later time. He was to leave the window open. in his car and then he would stick them in through the window. The meeting ended up that the green stamps actually got wrapped around his windshield wiper and they got together that way.
The pilot and the stewardess . also had a part in it. She had control of the seating. She would get on the aircraft early and also they would be seated in the back section. She also had the keys to a locker where they would store the parachutes to make it look like he had parachuted earlier. They had planned to disguise as a woman because he had
They disguised him. did not know whether he could make this jump or not, so they had to bring another man in.
They had planned to disguise as a woman because he had
They disguised him. did not know whether he could make this jump or not, so they had to bring another man in. They went out and searched for somebody outside the group. They did not like to do that, but they found a guy who would jump out of the plane with the money. This man liked the plan. One of the group brought him in the back way. He came in at the very' last minute.
In the end, decided to go ahead and do it himself. The outsider who was brought in to make the jump was named He also had Oriental blood in him. already knew about the plan now. So, pipes up
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was to take several thousand dollars to a place that one of the guys knew about up along the Columbia. He was to plant it there to be found and to throw everyone off this well laid plan.
The time now comes down to the pilot's job. He was to take the plane and fly it over to the landing lights. He was to come in across the first beacon (the light on the end of the tall pole), hold to the left side and then they were to bail out, then he was to bring it back in.
Part of the plan was that was to have someone on the ground. They were to give his share of the money right away upon landing. would have that because he did not want to wait the six months. He would have it cashed through his connections in Reno and there would be no trace back to him. It would be done practically before the plan ever got down on the ground. That was another man who was in on it. This man was known to
Aboard the plane, they were all seated. They had filled up the back section with their people. At the very last minute two other guys came in just because they wanted to go along for the ride. These other two were not even going to get a share.
At the very last minute two other guys came in just because they wanted to go along for the ride. These other two were not even going to get a share. There were several that knew about the plan. These guys paid for their own tickets and were up in the other section, which made it even better. The plane filled up with passengers. The reason for taking this flight at the last minute - Thanksgiving Eve or whenever it was - was becasue this flight from Seattle to Portland was the only time when the airline would allow a husband and wife team to fly on the same plan. At least one guy at the airline knew the pilot and stewardess were married.
came back in the plane and recognized several of the guys. He started talking to one of them sitting in the back section. He knelt down and said looks back and saw
sitting in the back seat. looks at the seat right behind where he is kneeling and said
said
What are you guys doing? It looks like you - " It looked like he was going to blow the whole thing right there. and so immediately the stewardess rushes him out.
It looks like you - " It looked like he was going to blow the whole thing right there. and so immediately the stewardess rushes him out. She said "Everybody take their seats back up there. You have to get back up there. We're going to take off." She ran him out and just on the way as she is push-
ing him out comes back. She says "You have to take your seat. You can talk after the flight gets going." He said 1 aboard". waves at The stewardess runs both and out.
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On taking off, they had agreed that the note was to be given to the stewardess who did not know what was going on because she would act more realistic. They got the money and people started getting off the plane. Some said they would stay aboard. Several in the back section got off the plane, plus the ones in the front section to make it looks more realis- tic. There were those sitting in the back section who remained on the plane. At one point, the co-pilot comes back to see if has bailed out and they tell him that he had. He says they could take seats up in the other section of the plane.
At one point, the co-pilot comes back to see if has bailed out and they tell him that he had. He says they could take seats up in the other section of the plane. One of them said he didn't want to move and the co-pilot said "Well, that's okay. Just stay in your seat." One
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When the pilot brought the plane in over that first light they wer to deploy the chutes. One of the chutes, along with the money bag, were thrown into the river. They opened it up. and handed the money. He almost jumped without the money. He released it when they passed the marker they were supposed to. It was tethered in the plane to the back seat with a long strap. The remaining part of that was cut loose with a sharp knife brought along just for that purpose.
On the ground, comes down just alittle bit past the marker light.
The remaining part of that was cut loose with a sharp knife brought along just for that purpose.
On the ground, comes down just alittle bit past the marker light. There are two guys on the ground. comes running over to him and
says says
He takes off .running in the direction he had dropped the money. It was in a suitcase. They went over to the edge and from there they proceeded over to the cave. This cave is back away to the left some distance. went in and turned on a small light he had in there. He had dug a place for the chute and to store part of the money. Their plan was to go around the country and cash it. He had go out of the cave first and give share to this other guy because he did not want him waiting around when he came out of the cave.
There is a place a short distance from the cave where would hole up and live. He has been there before in making a movie or something of this sort at one time. I would describe it only as being a kind of little crossroad there. They have a little shack, like the sort of thing fruit pickers stay in.
I would describe it only as being a kind of little crossroad there. They have a little shack, like the sort of thing fruit pickers stay in. It is a dusty place. stays here with his son. His and he is about years old. called his son. because he felt he was having a heart attack and he had his son go over to the cave. He described to the boy exactly what he wanted him to do. The son went in the cave and found the little shelf that his father had dug in the wall of the cave with the dirt packed in it. He has one chute over the top of thie suitcase. The boy pulled the suitcase out. The parachute was also there. He was to cover them back up. The boy did what he was told only when he pulled the suitcase off the ledge he was in a hurry to get out of there and the suitcase edge caught on the parachute and pulled it out on the floor of the cave. The boy threw the suitcase out the opening and brought it back.
As the boy was coming back to where his dad was, there were some other kinds playing around the crossroads.
As the boy was coming back to where his dad was, there were some other kinds playing around the crossroads. A kid came up and the son opened the suitcase and showed this kid all the money that was in it. There was not that much still in. it. His dad called him from the doorway and told him to come on in. They soon took off from that place and the suitcase was left in the attic. It had only a business card in it with some initials, 3-4 sets of initials.
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in the did not show at first. Finally he came, but he had not gotten all the money cashed. He thought he should have a bigger share of the money because now the FBI was notified by the guy who found the suitcase and they had spotted all this money. He felt that since the FBI knew who he was, or was on his tail, he should have a bigger share of the money to keep on the run, to keep out of their hands. It was important that he not be caught. I think most of them went along with that idea. Some of them had gotten their shares, but one share had not been passed.
I think most of them went along with that idea. Some of them had gotten their shares, but one share had not been passed. They arranged a place to pass money and information.
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At a later date, the pilot and stewardess, with two kids inbetween them, went into the They wanted to get in touch with who spent her time in a large clearing where the hospital ran a bus down there. They thought that if they got in touch with her, they could get in touch with They did not want to be seen, so they took a back trail in. They were having a violent argument all the way in. She wanted him to let her have the money for her operation and he wanted his own share. She won out. His money, by the way, was the only money that was wanted in clean money and that is why his was the last to be turned over.
His money, by the way, was the only money that was wanted in clean money and that is why his was the last to be turned over. had not gotten it all cashed and transferred. The pilot and stewardess went into the clearing and passed 1-2 people on the trail going in. Mostly Aids playing. There was a man who worked for the Forest Service or for whoever controlled this forest there, and he had a good speaking voice. He gave a perfect speel about the trees and nature. The stewardess and pilot stopped remarking how good his voice was and he should be an actor. and people hired him for jobs such as The guide replied he was a this. The guide would tend to remember that conversation and that compli- ment.
(or something similar) just watching the trees. She spent most of her days there. The pilot took off to the edge of the clearing and was not going to say anything to her. The steward- ess went around the edge of the did not know her. The ranger introduced her to the stewardess as He then backed up
a few steps. The stewardess started saying "Don't worry about the operation.
The ranger introduced her to the stewardess as He then backed up
a few steps. The stewardess started saying "Don't worry about the operation. Everything is going to be okay." She started to blurt out the whole thing. got really nervous at that time and the stewardess again said "Don't worry about it." She referred to it as that other thing. The stewardees went around to the foot of the and met the pilot.
She introduced him to and they left the clearing. There were one or two other people in something that may have been a small vehicle at the edge of the clearing.
Later on died. The people who came to the funeral picked up a picture album of and family. They turned it over to other people who knew These people were also in on it. They knew the drop zone. They took the pictures over to the drop zone and left them. They also picked up the money. They decided they would throw the FBI off. They showed up at the site with a They did not tell and did not have any way of getting in touch with him except through this drop zone.
They showed up at the site with a They did not tell and did not have any way of getting in touch with him except through this drop zone. The pictures are probably still there.
I made an attempt to get in touch with the FBI in Medford in the first year after this had happened. I was told that the man handling it was in Port- land. At that time, I did not have a phone. I dropped it at that time.
Later on, however, I realized that the FBI was saying that they knew who the person was, but they did not know his name. I instructed my secretary, the woman who was writing letters for me, to turn the information over on to the FBI. She told me she took the letter and told the local FBI agent in Medford. I waited for some time and I never heard anymore about that. They never questioned me. I thought possibly they would.
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Sometime later on, I realized through conversations I had overheard that someone knew about who had witnessed what went on aboard the aircraft. A couple of men were talking in a group and said that he was the only one who could tie them in with that hijacking. They decided to eliminate him sometime in the future. There also was talk about getting rid of who was also there. One of them said, "Well, did not see us. He could not tie us in." They did not say how they were going to get rid of I knew this guy was now a cop someplace, but I did not know where.
I tried again to get in touch with the FBI by writing them a letter. I wrote the letter myself - admittedly not a great letter. I related no more than I had to, trying to get them interested. I waited for a response, but got none. I just threw it away finally. Later on, I find out by seeing it in the newspaper that the only witness, had had an attempt made on his life. His life was spared because he wore a bullet proof vest. With this information, I felt I should write him a letter and try to get in touch with him.
His life was spared because he wore a bullet proof vest. With this information, I felt I should write him a letter and try to get in touch with him. I wrote to him in care of the Los Angeles Police Department. I did not hear anything.
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The FBI had three agents out looking for the money after this thing in the, field around these lights. I did see them spot the paracute rigging that they had used, the strap which had been thrown over there. One of them started to pick it up and then another said, "Leave it there. We'll pick it up on the way back." There were a lot of parachutes in this area, so they just left it there and I believe they did pick it up later. Also, this same area, later on these guys went back to see if there was any money there. They were just looking around. They knew They were in on this thing. Possibly this is the gangster, the money changer that had on the ground. Also, one of these parachutes was found by a young boy and he drug it out. It reached the floor of the cave where went in to pick up the money. They spotted it later on.
Also, one of these parachutes was found by a young boy and he drug it out. It reached the floor of the cave where went in to pick up the money. They spotted it later on. These other boys were in there playing with it. The parachutes had a dye mark or some kind of mark printing and there also was a swirl sewn over it, latest model of a colorful parachute. Also, there is another incident in which a couple of apparently FBI agents entered a cave in searching the area and one of them related that this particular cave had an entrance, doorway, in it where you could actually walk right in rather than climb. In this cave, about 10 ft. in there were a couple of real huge foot prints, several inches deep on the floor of the face, One of the men related "I wonder who those belong to?" The other one said, "Well, if we knew who those belonged to, we'd probably have our man." I go back now in time to when those foot prints were made. They were made by a man named He was in this
cave and he was talking with this guy, who might have been I don't know, but was in that area.
They were made by a man named He was in this
cave and he was talking with this guy, who might have been I don't know, but was in that area. He was describing the color of He kept tapping himself on the I have never heard of the color of chest the way he does, jumping up and down saying, He could not figure out what he was talking about. Then he explained it to him and he said, "Well, I've never heard of it." At that time, there was a lot of water and the ground was real soft. Apparently another layer of the roof had just come down to make it sandy. He made these big foot prints.
will go back to an incident down in Southern California in which this who plays the on TV. At that time, he was struggling as an actor and he also owned a small grocery store. Up above him there was a K-Mart that opened up. Of course, that took all his business away from him. He could not make it in the grocery. was one of
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his. customers. That is the end of that incident. Another incident that happens after the hijacking is that is hiding out in a rich guy's house in Southern California I
Another incident that happens after the hijacking is that is hiding out in a rich guy's house in Southern California I believe. There is a guy who plays the This guy comes in late at night and while this rich guy is gone on vacation he is letting camp out there at the house until he, gets back. I don't think that guy knows what was going on, but he could have. This guy that
plays the he comes in there at night. He know was
having a rough time earlier. He had given him a little help, he thought. He gave him a couple of old johns, a sink and a toilet, that he no longer needed in building his new house because they decided to live in a trailer or something. He apparently knows this guy and this guy apparently knew what was going on. That's the end of that incident. I believe there was a small school bus, an older one, that He was using that I believe at the time of at least a 6-8 month period. That's all for that. The latest is that I overheard a conversation that was really distressful. In part it had to do with the pilot.
The latest is that I overheard a conversation that was really distressful. In part it had to do with the pilot. He had actually went to his boss or someone high in the airline and explained to him, His boss' reply was, "How could you get mixed up with these people?" Then I think they tried to quiet down the fact that he was married to the stewardess and they recalled the reward which really makes the airline guilty themselves. He also said that, " Well, maybe this FBI agent seems like a reasonable guy. Maybe if we said something to him that we didn't want ..... "
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Enclosed for Seattle is letter addressed to Portland Police Bureau and for the attention of the D. P. COOPER DETAIL.
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stated that is retired from the U. S. Air Force and did serve in a paratrooper outfit. She believes him to be quite skilled in jumping out of aircraft and he also would have been quite familar with the area where the hijacker jumped.
She believes him to be quite skilled in jumping out of aircraft and he also would have been quite familar with the area where the hijacker jumped.
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he claimed to be the hijacker. Later on during the interview she stated that he never told her that he was the hijacker. She further advised that he has only bragged to her about being questioned by FBI Agents while stationed with the Air Force in Alaska about being the hijacker.
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Vancouver, Washington
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Vancouver, Washington, phone number
work number
personally appeared at the Vancouver Resident Agency
and advised that she wants to turn in
as possibly being the subject in captioned investigation. She stated that
During
He recently
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stated that is retired from the U. S. Air Force and did serve in a paratrooper outfit. She believes him to be quite skilled in jumping out of aircraft and he also would have been quite familar with the
She believes him to be quite skilled in jumping out of aircraft and he also would have been quite familar with the area where the hijacker jumped.
During the interview.
claimed that when
he claimed to be the hijacker. Later on during the interview she stated that he never told her that he was the hijacker. She further advised that he has only bragged to her about being questioned by FBI Agents while stationed with the Air Force in Alaska about being the hijacker.
salary from the Air Force of
stated that receives a monthly retirement and from that amount he is paying She further advised that he She has
has always been broke, and not seen him with any unaccounted wealth.
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SEATTLE TIMES
Seattle, Washington
Date:	12/18/82
Edition:	AM
Title:
Character:	NORJAK
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Classification:	164-81
Submitting Office: Seattle

Cooper scooper: Scraps may hint at D.B.'s skyjack fate
PORTLAND (UPI) A tat. tered piece of cloth-covered nylon, a piece of rope and a bone scooped from the, Columbia River's bottom were on their way yesterday to, an ex-FBI agent. who hoped 'they might provide.a tantalizing(clue:to; the, whereabouts of legendary sky" jacker.D.B. Cooper:
Blake: Payne, of Florence, Ore.
a tantalizing(clue:to; the, whereabouts of legendary sky" jacker.D.B. Cooper:
Blake: Payne, of Florence, Ore. sent the items- to ex-FBI agent Richard Tosaw; "a Ceres, Calif .; lawyer who is writing a book about; Cooper's: mysterious" disappear- ance while trying to find out what happened to - the, fugitive, who pulled off the world's first; aerial. hijack for ransom!
Most authorities decided? long ago that the man listed on passen- ger lists as Dan Cooper probably was : killed: when ~ he : strapped. $200,000 to his waist, buckled on a' military parachute and, bailed out of a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 over southwest Washington on", a: rainy Thanksgiving Eve in 1971 A Northwest legend has. grown around Cooper's daring escape, the nation's only unsolved hijacking, which led to heightened security. procedures at airports throughout the country
.The only concrete clues to, Cooper's: fate so far have; been, some tattered bills from the ran- som money dug up. along the shore. of the Columbia in February 1980.
The only concrete clues to, Cooper's: fate so far have; been, some tattered bills from the ran- som money dug up. along the shore. of the Columbia in February 1980.
Payne, skipper of the fishing boat "Magnum," was hired . by Tosaw last month to; dredge. the bottom ofthe Columbia between Portland.and. Vancouver, Wash.,.in. the plane's flight path.
'He's been .- rakingsthe river with a .12-foot. rake the calls .it.a. (Cooper Snooper, from the stern of his.boat," Tosaw said yesterday. in a phone interview;
Using that rake, Payne Thurs day found a nylon cord that he's sending to Tosaw, the lawyer said yesterday. Payne described. it as. white.nylon"about the size of the cord' that Cooper /took from the spare chest parachute. on board to tie the money bag around his waist before he jumped," "Tosaw said. We're interested in examining. it to see if there's any indication! it's part of Cooper's gear," he said, 'He had asked for the money in a knapsack but they gave it to him in a canvas mail.pouch" type of bag without any handles.
Tosaw said Payne "also found: a piece of canvas , which we want to look at because it could be part.
Tosaw said Payne "also found: a piece of canvas , which we want to look at because it could be part. of the parachute. The heavy can -. vas: part, could be part of "the harness.
He said he will ask Earl Cossey of. Seattle, who packed the para; chutes: used by, Cooper, to look over the find and help, determine its validity:
The bone . probably : has ito connection at all," the lawyer said, adding that he was not sure ffff was human or not
Whether, or not. the clues proye to have merit, Tosaw said he-wm keep up the search, which, already has cost him $10,000 in the past two months." A major find couldn't hutt sales of: Tosaw's" book, which he plans to publish inutwo months, called .. "D.B. Cooper" Deal For. Alive?
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CALIFORNIA;
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APPARENTLY, ON DECEMBER 16, 1982, FOUND A NYLON CORD ABOUT THE SIZE OF THE CORD UNSUB HAD ON ONE OF THE PARACHUTES. IN ADDITION, FOUND A PIECE OF CANVAS WHICH, ACCORDING TO
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THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, COULD ALSO HAVE COME FROM THE HIJACKER. ACCORDING TO THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, THESE ITEMS WERE FORWARDED BY IN ORDER THAT CAN AUTHENTICATE THEM.
FBIHQ DESIRES THAT BOTH BE INTERVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF POSSIBLE EVIDENCE IN CAPTIONED MATTER AND IF SO, WILL THEY MAKE SAME AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION BY FBI LABORATORY.
PORTLAND AT FLORENCE: INTERVIEW RE ABOVE FOR ANY POSITIVE INFORMATION HE MAY HAVE.
SACRAMENTO AT CERES: INTERVIEW FOR ANY POSITIVE INFORMATION HE MAY HAVE AND IF IN POSSESSION OF ITEMS DESCRIBED ABOVE, DETERMINE IF HE WILL MAKE SAME AVAILABLE FOR FBI LABORATORY EXAMINATION.
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RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1982, AND SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALLS WTIH BUREAU, PORTLAND AND SACRAMENTO, DECEMBER 22, 1982.
PORTLAND AND SACRAMENTO ARE INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COVERAGE OF LEADS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED COMMUNCIATION IN ABEYANCE PENDING FURTHIER NOTIFICATION FROM SEATTLE OR FBIHQ.
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THEREFORE, PORTLAND WILL FURNISH FBIHQ AND SEATTLE WITH PERTINENT INFORMATION AS RELATES TO AND CAPTIONED MATTER SO THAT MATTER CAN RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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AND YEARS AGO.)
PORTLAND HAS BEEN ADVISED BY LOCAL NEWS MEDIA SOURCES THAT
AND USING THE PRESS AND HIS "SEARCHESFOR' FREE PUBLICITY. FOR THAT REASON MANY LOCAL TV, RADIO STATIONS, AND "THE- OREGONIAN"' HAVE RECENTLY REFUSED TO CARRY STORIES CONCERNING HIS ACTIVITIES. THE OREGONIAN, PORTLAND'S MAJOR NEWSPARER , DID NOT CARRY THE RECENT UPI WIRE. SERVICE STORY .. SOME PREVIOUS ARTICLES WERE CRITICAL ALMOST RIDICULING, AS THE OREGONIAN ARTICLE OF NOVEMBER 24, 1982, WHICH STATES "ALTHOUGH CLAIMS TO BE
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SERIOUS ABOUT FINDING COOPER'S PARACHUTE, OR OTHER BELONGINGS , HIS THE RIVER AT A
1982, WHICH STATES "ALTHOUGH CLAIMS TO BE
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SERIOUS ABOUT FINDING COOPER'S PARACHUTE, OR OTHER BELONGINGS , HIS THE RIVER AT A PAINSTAKINGLY SLOW PACE WITH A LARGE STEEL RAKE ATTACHED TO A ROPE."
ON DECEMBER 16, 1982, A NEWS SOURCE ADVISED THAT RENEWED HIS PUBLICITY EFFORTS, AND THAT A WIRE SERVICE STORY WAS GOING OUT REPORTING FINDINGS OF PORTIONS OF A PARACHUTE AND MONEY SACK, PROBABLY THAT OF COOPER'S. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FINDINGS WERE FUR NISHED BY THE SOURCE. THE "EVIDENCE" . CONSISTED OF NYLON CORD AND A BRIGHT GREEN PORTION OF NYLON CLOTH SIMILAR TO THAT USED ON SAILBOATS. PARACHUTES FURNISHED TO COOPER WERE WHITE, AND THERE WAS NO MONEY SACK ASSOCIATED WITH THE CASE.
. PORTLAND HAS CAREFULLY CHOSEN TO NEITHER INTERFERE WITH AND DO RESEARCH ON COOPER , NOR TO INAPPROPRIATELY SPEND. GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOLLOWING UP ON MATTERS CLEARLY NOT ASSOCIATED WITH KNOWN FACTS BUT WHICH APPEAR TO BE DERIVED IN THE FURTHERANCE OF A PRIVATE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE. AS A RESULT , PORLAND RESPONDED TO THE DELUGE OF NEWS INQUIRIES BY SIMPLY STATING THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS FOUND DID NOT MATCH THE PROPERTIES AND
AS A RESULT , PORLAND RESPONDED TO THE DELUGE OF NEWS INQUIRIES BY SIMPLY STATING THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS FOUND DID NOT MATCH THE PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE THAT LEFT THE AIRPLANE WITH MR. COOPER.
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PORLAND IS CONCERNED THAT THE NEEDS OF THE BUREAU AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS INVESTIGATION OBJECTIVELY BE MET.
PORTLAND IS AWARE OF AND SENSITIVE TO THE NEED TO FULLY RESOLVE ANY PENDING INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING OBTAINING AND ASCERTAINING . ANY PERINENT PHYSICAL EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO SAME. WE ARE COGNIZANT ALSO THAT EFFORTS, OR ANY OTHER b6 b7C
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SINCE NEITHER THE GREEN CLOTH OR MONEY SACK COULD BE PART OF THIS CASE IT IS RECOMMENDED NO FURTHER ACTION CONCERNING THEM. BE TAKEN. IT IS FURTHER THE RECOMMENDATION UACB , THAT ANY LEADS, RESULTING FROM "SEARCH" BE CLOSELY EVALUATED BY THE RECEIVING OFFICE TO DETERMINE THEIR VALUE IN RELATION TO KNOWN FACTS. ANY RESULTANT ACTION SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CONDUCTED TO AVOID UNNECESSARY PUBLICITY WHICH WOULD
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Subject: HORJAK; OO:
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J.B. COOPER ENTHOFTAST PLANS TO CONTINUE SEARCH
PORTLAND, OPE. (UPI) _ A FORMER FBI AGENT, FASCINATED BY THE 11-YEAR-OLD LEGEND OF SKYJACKER D. B. COOPER, PLANS TO SEARCH THE COLUMBIA RIVER WHERE HE BELIEVES THE STILL-MISSING COOPER LEFT COME OF * FTE S200+000 RANSOM.
RICHARD TOSAN ALSO HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FOUR BROTHERS WHO OWN FAPM LAND NEST OF PORTLAND TO SEARCH AN AREA IN WHICH PART OP THE $200, 000 RANSOM PAID BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON THANKSGIVING EVE 1971 URS FOUND.
RICHARD TOSAN ALSO HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FOUR BROTHERS WHO OWN FAPM LAND NEST OF PORTLAND TO SEARCH AN AREA IN WHICH PART OP THE $200, 000 RANSOM PAID BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES ON THANKSGIVING EVE 1971 URS FOUND.
AN 8-YEAR-OLD BOY PICNICKING WITH HIS FAMILY ON A DEACK ON THE PAZID BRDS. PROPERTY FOUND NOTTING PACKETS CONTAINING $5,800 IN $20 BILLS, THE ONLY MONEY RECOVERED FROM THE SKYJACKING.
TOFAN. A CERES, CALIF., PROBATE ATTORNEY WRITING A BOOK ON THE SKYJACKING, WANTS TO START SEARCHING NOV. 24 _ THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY A MAN USING THE NAME COOPER BAILED OUT OF A NORTHWEST BOEING 727 WITH THE MONEY APPARENTLY STRAPPED ARDUND HIS BODY IN ONE OF THE SPARE PARACHUTES HE DEMANDED ..
COOPER HIJACKED THE PLANE AFTER IT LEPT PORTLAND! LET THE PASSENGERS OFF IN SEATTLE AND OPDEGES THE CREW TO STAY IN THE COCKPIT AREA AND FLY HIM TO PEND! NEV. ; WITH THE RANSOM MONEY HE GOT FROM THE AIRLINE.
HE PARACHUTED FROM THE PLANE'S REAR DOOR. THE FBI COMPUTED HE LANDED IN THE LAKE MEPWIN AREA NORTHEAST OF VANCOUVER, WASH.
TOSAN! WHO LEFT THE FRI BEFORE THE IMYJACKING, BECAME INTERESTED IN THE CASE AFTER THE MONEY HAVE FOUND AND DECIDED COOPER LANDED NEARBY.
WHO LEFT THE FRI BEFORE THE IMYJACKING, BECAME INTERESTED IN THE CASE AFTER THE MONEY HAVE FOUND AND DECIDED COOPER LANDED NEARBY. SOME NINE MILES WEST OF VANCOUVER.
HE WANTS SOMEONE TO DRAG THE PIVER WITH GRAPPLING HOOKS TO TRY TO SNAG COOPER'S PARACHUTE! HIS BODY OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT DIVERS COULD "THEM CHECK.
"MY THEOPY IS THAT THE PARACHUTE WOULD BE EASIEST TO FIND BECAUSE IT'# 28 SCAT ACROSS AND WITH NYLON CORDS AND A CANVAS HARNESS!" TOSAW SAID.
HE FIGURES THE MONEY FOUND WAS CHURNED UP RY AN ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS' DPEDGE WORKING THE AREA IN EARLY 1980.
TOSAW HAS WITHOPAWN A REWARD HE HAD OFFERED FOR FINDING ANY SIGN OF COOPER.
HE BELIEVES THE HIJACKER WAS AN EXPMILITARY HAN WITH PARACHUTE TPATHINGY AND FORETYLY A ETPONS SWIMMER WHO COULD HAVE MADE IT TO SHORE AFTER DUMPING THE CHUTE AND THE KERVY HONSY FAG IN THE WATER.
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(WASH. · CALIF.)
BY BARNEY LERTEN.
·PORTLAND- DRE .: (UPI) . A TATTERED PIECE MP CLOTH-COVERED NYLON. A PIECE OF POPE AND A BONE SCOOFED #POH THE COLUMBIA RIVER MAY PROVIDE CLUES TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF SKYJACKER D.
A PIECE OF POPE AND A BONE SCOOFED #POH THE COLUMBIA RIVER MAY PROVIDE CLUES TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF SKYJACKER D. B. COOPER.
BLAKE PAYNE OF FLORENCE, OPE. . MAILED THE ITEMS YO BY FRI AGENT RICHARD TOCAW. A CERES, CALIF. Y LAWYER WRITING A BOOK BEOUT COOFER'S MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE AFTER NE PULLED OFF THE WORLD'S FIRST AERIAL HIJACK POP PANSOM 11 YEARS AGO.
"AS LONG #2 IT'S RELATED TO THAT JUMP, I'LL PEBL WE'VE HIT PAYDIAT." TOSAN SAID FRIDAY.
MOST AUTHORITIES DECIDED LONG AGO THE MAN NAMED ON PASSENGER LISTS AS DAN COOPER PROBABLY WAS KILLED WHEN HE PARACHUTED OUT OF A NORTHWEST AIRLINES BOEING 727 OVEN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON ON A RAINY THANKSGIVING EVE IN 1971 WITH $200. 000 IN PANSOM STRAPPED TO HIS WAIST,
THE ONLY CONCRETE CLUES' TU COOPER'S FATE SO FAR HAVE BEEN SOME TAYYORED BILLS FROM THE RANSOM HONEY DUG UP ALONG THE SHORE OF THE COLUMBIA IN FEBRUARY 1980.
PAYNE. SKIPPER OF THE FISHING BOAT "MAGNUM!" WAS HIRED BY TOSAN LAST MONTH TO DREDGE THE BOTTOM OF THE COLUMBIA BETWEEN PORTLAND AND VANCOUVER.
" WAS HIRED BY TOSAN LAST MONTH TO DREDGE THE BOTTOM OF THE COLUMBIA BETWEEN PORTLAND AND VANCOUVER. WASH. , IN THE PLANE'S FLIGHT PATH.
"HE'S BEEN BAKING THE RIVER WITH A 12-#OOT RAKE _ HE CALLS IT M `Cooper SNOOFER' _ FROM THE STERN OF HIS COAT!" TOSAW. SAID IN A PHONE INTERVIEN.
"He GOES BACK AND FORTH RIGHT WHERE THE AIRSLANG FLEW OVER THAT NIGHTS AT THE TIP OF NAYDEN ISLAND IN THE COLUNSIA.
PAYNE FOUND THE NYLON> COPD AND BONE THURSDAY, HE SAID HE WILL LEAVE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HIS FIND TO THE EXPERTS.
"IT'S SOMETHING, ANYWAY," HE SAID. "IT'S DEFINITELY CANVASY AND THAT NYLON COPD IS THE TYPE COOPER HAD. IT'S BEEN 11 YEARS, . AND THIS STUFF LOOKED LIVE IT HAD TOEN THERE THAY LONG."
"WE'RE INTERESTED IN EXAMINING IT TO SEE IF THERE'S ANY INDICATION IT'S DAPT OF COOPER'S GEAR:" TOSAW SAID. HE SAID HE WILL ASK EARL COSTEY OF SEATTLE! WHO PACKED THE PARACHUTES USED BY COOPER, TO HELP DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY. .
"THE PONE PROBABLY HAS NO CONNECTION AT ALL, " TOSAW SAID. HE SAID IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONFIRM THE IDENTITY OF A BONE, AND HE WAS NOT EVEN SURE IF IT WAS HUMAN.
HE SAID IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONFIRM THE IDENTITY OF A BONE, AND HE WAS NOT EVEN SURE IF IT WAS HUMAN.
WHETHER OR NOT THE CLUES PROVE TO HAVE MERITI TOSAM SAID HE WILL KEEP UP THE SEARCH, WHICH ALREADY WAS COST HIM $10.000. A MAJOR FIND COULDN'T HORT SALES OF TOSAW'E BOOK; WHICH MS PLANS TO PUBLIEW IN THO MONTHS, CALLED "D. B. COOPER: DEAD OR ALIVE?"
A NORTHWEST LEGEND HAS GROWN GROUND COOPER. WHO PULLED OFF THE NATION'S ONLY UNSOLVED HIJACKING: TRIGGERING HEIGHTENED SECURITY PROCEDURES AT AIRPORTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
SONGS HAVE BEEN HWITTEN AND T-SHIRTS PRINTED. WHILE RESIDENTS OP ARIEL. WASH. , IN THE AREA WHERE COOPER JUMPED! HOLD AN ANNUAL PARTY AND INVITE COOFER TO ATTEND. HE HAS YET TO DO SO.
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BY BARNEY LERTEN
PORTLAND. ORE. (UPI) _ THE FBI HAS DISCOUNTED ANY LINK BETWEEN MIZEING SPTJACKEA D.B. COOPER AND PART OF A PARACHUTE AND OTHER ITEMS FCOOPED FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER.
"THIS ITEM, IF IT'S THE OLIVE-DRAP COLOR YOU DESCRITS' HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COOFEP," FBI AGENT DOBUIN SCHREUDER SAID MONDAY.
"THIS ITEM, IF IT'S THE OLIVE-DRAP COLOR YOU DESCRITS' HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COOFEP," FBI AGENT DOBUIN SCHREUDER SAID MONDAY.
SCHREUDER AND OTHER AGENTS LOOKED AT BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOS OF THE DAPI PIECE OF FARPIC.
THE PARACHUTE PART WAS FOUND SATURDAY PY CHARTER BOAT CAPTAIN BLAKE PAYNE, WHO RETURNED TO HIS FLORENCE, OPE., HORE TO AHAIT FURTHER
INSTRUCTIONS FROM FORMER FBI AGENT RICHARD TOSAN OF CERES; CALIS .. NHO IS PAYING FOR THE RIVER SEARCH.
SCHREUDER SAID ONE OF THE FOUR PARACHUTES PROVIDED TO COOPER ALONG WITH 3200.000 DEPORE THE SKYJACKER LEAPER FROM A NORTHWEST AIRLINES BOEING 727 ON THANKSGIVING EVE OF 1971 HAS SIMILAR. BUT HE SAID IT WAS LEFT BEHIND ON THE PLANE AND "WAS NOT ONE THAT HE TOOK WITH HIM."
SOME OF THE MONEY WAS BEEN FOUND ON A BANK OF THE WASHINGTON SIDE OP THE COLUMETA RIVER.
LAST WEEK PAYNE MAILED TOSAW A PIECE OF NYLON CORD, A TATTERED PIECE OF FRERIC AND A FONE HE SCOOPED FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER WITH @ HETAL DEVICE CALLED THE "COOPER SNOOPER." 1
SCHREUDER. AFTER VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE MATERIALS FOUND BY PAYNES SAID, "THEY DON'T APPEAR TO BE AMONG THE ITEMS" LEFT BY THE LEGENDAPY
AFTER VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE MATERIALS FOUND BY PAYNES SAID, "THEY DON'T APPEAR TO BE AMONG THE ITEMS" LEFT BY THE LEGENDAPY BKYJAGVEP.
' TOSAN IS WRITING A BOOK ABOUT CODFEP. HE SUPMISED THE FABRIC MIGHT BE PART OF A EAS STUFFED WITH THE $200, 000 THE SKYJACKGE STRAPPED TO HIS WAIST PEPOPE FAILING OUT OF THE JEYLINEN SOMEWHERE OVER SOUTHWEST WREMINGTON,
TOSAN SAID THE COPD MIGHT HAVE COME FROM ONE OF THE FAPACHUTES. HE SAID COOPER MIGHT HAVE BEEN AN GY"GREEN BERET WHO DECIDED TO USE A MILITARY CHUTE RATHER THAN THE CIVILIAN ONE GIVEN TO HIME BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE SEEN MOPE FAMILIAR WITH IT.
THE HIJACK MAPVED THE WORLD'S FIRST AIR PIRACY FO# PANSOR AND REMAINS THE NATION'S ONLY UNGOLVED HIJACKING.
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(COMBINING TAKES) (5GRAFADLYYVHE SAID, _ FBI DIECOUNTS FIND)
FACTURE PORTLAND, OPE. (UPI) _ A CHARTER BOAT CAPTAIN ENGAGED IN A SEARCH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER FOR LEGENDARY SKYJACKER D, B. CODFEP. MONDAY REPORTED FINDING A PIECE OF OLIVE DRAB FABRIC THAT COULD BE PART OF A FAPACHUTE.
(UPI) _ A CHARTER BOAT CAPTAIN ENGAGED IN A SEARCH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER FOR LEGENDARY SKYJACKER D, B. CODFEP. MONDAY REPORTED FINDING A PIECE OF OLIVE DRAB FABRIC THAT COULD BE PART OF A FAPACHUTE.
"I'VE SEEN A COUPLE OF CHUTES BEFORE - THIS LOOKS LIKE ONE. IT'S GOT SILK IN IT: JUST LIKE A CHUTE HAS." SAID THE BOAT CAPTAIN. BLAKE PAYNE, WHO IS EMPLOYED BY RICHARD TOSAN. A CERES, CALIF. , ATTORNEY WHO FLANS TO WRITE A BOOK ASOUT THE SPYJACKING MYSTERY.
LAST WEEK, PAYNE MAILED TO TOSAW A PIECE MF NYLON CORDY A TATTERED PIECE OF PATPIC AND A KONE HE DRERSED FROM THE RIVEP BOTTOM WITH A HEAVY METAL PAKE. I
THE THE MEN SURMISED THE FABRIC FOUND LAST WEEK MIGHT BE PART OF A MONEY FAG STUFFED WITH $200. 000 THAT THE SKYJACKER STRAPPED TO WIS WAIST ON A RAINY THANKSGIVING EVE 19FI AS HE JUMPED FPOH A NOPTWHEST RIALINES BOEING 727 OVER SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON,
THE COPD. PAYNE CAID, MIGHT HAVE COME FROM ONE OF POUR PARACHUTES SEHANDED BY COOPER. THE CLOTH DEPORTED MONDAY MAY ALSO IL FROM ONE OF THE PARACHUTES THE SKYJACKER HAD, HE SAID.
FBI AGENTS, HOWEVER: DISCOUNTED ANY LINK BETWEEN THE MATERIAL AND COOPER.
THE CLOTH DEPORTED MONDAY MAY ALSO IL FROM ONE OF THE PARACHUTES THE SKYJACKER HAD, HE SAID.
FBI AGENTS, HOWEVER: DISCOUNTED ANY LINK BETWEEN THE MATERIAL AND COOPER.
"THIS ITEM! IF IT'S THE OLIVE-DPAS COLOP YOU DESCRIBE: HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COOPER;" DOPWIN SCHREUDER OF THE FBI'S PORTLAND OFFICE SAID AFTER KE AND DYKER AGENTS VIEWED BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOS OF THE DARK PIECE OF EFFIC.
PAYNE POUND THE ITEM SATURDAY WHILE DREDGING THE RIVER DETHEEN OREGON AND WASHINGTON. HE WAS BACK IN HIS FLORENCE, OPE. , KOME AWAITING FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM TOFAN. A FORMER FBI AGENT WHO IS FUNDING THE FIVEP SEARCH.
SCHREUCEP SAID ONE OF THE FOUR PARACHUTES PROVIDED TO COOFER ALONG WITH $200.000 RANSOM PEPOPE HE JUMPED FROM A NORTHWEST AIPLIMES BOEING 727 ON A PAINY THANKSGIVING EVE IN 1971 WAS OF A SIMILAR NATURE BUT HAD SEEN LEFT BEHIND ON THE PLANE AND "WAS NOT ONE THAT HE TOOK WITH 4IM .-
SCHREUDER SAID WE COULD NOT DISCUES UNPRLEASED DETAILS ABOUT THE ERIE IN DASEP TO FROTECT THE 11-YEAR-OLD INVESTIGATION. HOWEVER, AFTEP VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE MATERIALE @DUND BY PAYNE, HE SAID "THEY DON'T APPEAR TO YE AMONG THE ITEHE" PROVIDED TO COUFER.
HOWEVER, AFTEP VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE MATERIALE @DUND BY PAYNE, HE SAID "THEY DON'T APPEAR TO YE AMONG THE ITEHE" PROVIDED TO COUFER. .
DB Cooper-19335FD-25 (GKV. 2-15-20)
Transmit attached by Facciaile-
FEDETIL BURCAN GE INVESTIGATION UNCLVYS CANONS CENTER
Provedence IMMIXDIAZE
DEC 2 2 1982
TA:
FBI, Sesttie
From:
Director, FBI
Subject: WORJAK; 00:
BRATTLE

Date:	12/22/82
Time:	Transmitted -

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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET ATRTEL Routine :
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET ATRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
12/30/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
WOLKS
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Enclosed for Seattle is one envelope containing a cassette tape recording made by a Tacoma, Washington, containing in-
formation regarding captioned case. This tape is being forwarded to Seattle for whatever action deemed appropriate by Seattle.
this guyis a net.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTI DB Cooper-19341
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Kever Tube a make determination
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FBI
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unselected: Facsimile Teletype Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL ATRTEL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
12/30/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Enclosed for Seattle is one envelope containing a cassette tape recording made by a Tacoma, Washington, containing in-
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formation regarding captioned case. This tape is being forwarded to Seattle for whatever action deemed appropriate by Seattle.
2 - Seattle ~- Portland .
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1982 0 - 369-895 -Pleaseread This . letme Inaute Just what you think I only want the many of this For Medication. i'll wat an no questions From the law live at walla walla Because They Can't Keep their dame mouth shut.
ation
It- 5 Could Su a picture 07 The Pilots with out their habs an I'm sure I Could kill you & it was a Pilot That come into the yours truly
DENCE
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DB Cooper-19343
16HA-81-87095 There was a man who High
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It- 5 Could Su a picture 07 The Pilots with out their habs an I'm sure I Could kill you & it was a Pilot That come into the yours truly
DENCE
Walla walla Wash
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DB Cooper-19343
16HA-81-87095 There was a man who High Jafra On air plane, & Demanded + got, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars That Mar's name was Supposed to be D.C. 01 D.B. Cooper Cooper on the Many Was never no france of.
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So at the same Time there was a W.W.2. Vit Called a parahooper i WW.I .- 2
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To Walla Walla wash + back to new a Few months later Cups 9
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of a Brand new Pickup Truck For Cash. also my understanding 9 Big HCC home at College Place wash, where they now live ! also one or more mobilhomes. o will all the on the Black Was Brafex The Blue Bangor.
also my understanding 9 Big HCC home at College Place wash, where they now live ! also one or more mobilhomes. o will all the on the Black Was Brafex The Blue Bangor. Rivera ovan
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phanger rap to you Know met we bech what can here For Im going to kill you, but not with a gun I going to wrap enough
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Jums & run to of whispers to her what I dichin. Par. 10 Terms To Stangen to says you get out of huset don't you ever come through that
door again, you haven 7. Better etiam to Come around hace. Chia funnet looked
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after The stranger lift The just said Good day I smiled and walked out Door
DB Cooper-19347said to me Just remember one Thing - Kap your ation
dam mareth that about : This I mean it you brandt seen nothing I said no bitch or saß till the When to say if not to say. I walked out of never want bach again . Stanga Was 7.
driving an old Sta wagon Bloodredt Clean Gamabil I believe I don't know modale of Casa People here in corso Caro under stand Came in to so much Money So Fast our
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DB Cooper-19348Cooper or oniliad to Bia Pilara one had to be waiting on the ground For the real cooper, Then billed Cooper + Threw Cooper in the river.
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DB Cooper-193490-9 (Rev. 8-16-79)
TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
DATE:
1/4/83
CLASSIFICATION:

 FROM:	Director, FBI (164-2111)
TO:	SAC, Seattle (164-81)

NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Enclosed is an original letter and envelope postmarked Walla Walla, Washington, dated 12/3/82, sent by one to FBIHQ.
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are mentioned as being located in Walla Walla, Washington, before it was and had purchased same with funds obtained from D. B. Cooper.
Correspondent is not currently identifiable in Bufiles, based upon available identifiers. Since correspondent is possibly identical to several Bufiles, Seattle should submit identifiers when available and request Buindices search.
Since correspondent is possibly identical to several Bufiles, Seattle should submit identifiers when available and request Buindices search.
Seattle will acknowledge enclosed letter and conduct appropriate investigation.
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F81/DOJ DB Cooper-193500.9 (Rev. 8-16-79)
TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
DATE:
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CLASSIFICATION:

 FROM:	Director, FBI (164-2111)
TO:	SAC, Seattle (164-81)

NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Enclosed is an original letter and envelope postmarked Walla Walla, Washington, dated 12/3/82, sent by one to FBIHQ.
of
The enclosed letter alleges that a person by the name were involved in captioned matter,
are mentioned as being located in Walla Walla, Washington, before it was and had purchased same with funds obtained from D. B. Cooper.
Correspondent is not currently identifiable in Bufiles, based upon available identifiers. Since correspondent is possibly identical to several Bufiles, Seattle should submit identifiers : when
Since correspondent is possibly identical to several Bufiles, Seattle should submit identifiers : when available and request Buindices search.
Seattle will acknowledge enclosed letter and conduct appropriate investigation.
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1/4/83
Director, FBI (164-2111) SAC, Seattle (164-81)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed is an original letter and envelope postmarked Walla Walla, Washington, dated 12/3/82, sent by one to FBIHQ.
of
The enclosed letter alleges that a person by the name were involved in captioned matter.
are mentioned As-being located in Walla Walla, Washington, before it was and had purchased same with funds obtained fromD, B. Cooper.
Correspondent is not currently identifiable in Bafiles, based upon available identifiers. Since correspondent is possibly identical to several Bufiles, Seattle should submit identifiers when available and request Buindices search.
Since correspondent is possibly identical to several Bufiles, Seattle should submit identifiers when available and request Buindices search.
Seattle will acknowledge enclosed letter and conduct appropriate investigation.
Enclosures (2)
JAB 6 1933
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DB Cooper-19358"I liasin doubt one had to be. . Cooper or one had to Bea pilar& one had to be waiting on the ground For the real cooper, Then willed Cooper + ihrew Cooped in the river.
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DALLA,NO
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US Postage
Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation
wash D.C.
205350 Cooper-19360U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No.
205350 Cooper-19360U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 7, 1983
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Walla Walla, Washington
Dear
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., and to thank you for same.
Agents of our Seattle Division will institute appro- priate investigation based on the information you have furnished.
Very truly yours,
Allen P. Whitaker Special Agent in Charge
BV:
Supervisory Special Agent
1- Addressee 2- Seattle (164A-81)
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$U.S. Department Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 7, 1983
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Walla Walla, Washington
Dear
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., and to thank you for same.
Agents of our Seattle Division will institute appro- priate investigation based on the information you have furnished.
Agents of our Seattle Division will institute appro- priate investigation based on the information you have furnished.
Very truly yours,
Allen P. . Whitaker Special Agent in Charge
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FBI/DOJ
16HA-81-8711Jan 121983
I got the letter from your ofice To-day, Concerning the informat ion I sent la main office wash D.S. I hope s have helped to solve The long past case, of Cooper, I could be wrong but can't see hours Just wrote to let your office know. They had my box no wrong. Jour half OF
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Agents (SA's) The following investigation was conducted by Special at Frankfort, Indiana, on January 26, 1983:
Frankfort, Indiana, Clinton County, telephone number was contacted by SA's regarding letters previously sent to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Indianapolis in regard to a possible look alike of D.B. Cooper. was shown artist conception composite depicting individual believed to be responsible for the successful hijacking of the Northwest Orient Airlines Flight Number 305 on November 24, 1971. continued to advise he feel that is a strong resemblance between the composite shown and the individual known to him as advised has been a close.
continued to advise he feel that is a strong resemblance between the composite shown and the individual known to him as advised has been a close.
and long time friend and associate of his and his family. He advised is currently the
Frankfort, Indiana, telephone number
linking continued to advise he has no direct evidence to the hijacking and does not believe is a man capable of such an act, however, stated approximately six to nine months ago, after seeing a copy of the composite of the proposed hijacker, D.B. Cooper, he felt there was a possibility
of it being provided three personal photographs
of taken in the early 60's and early 70's. The
photographs of
show a general likeness to the composite of the hijacker, D.B. Cooper.
Local records and telephone directories indicate Frankfort, Indiana, telephone number since the mid
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Indiana driver's
license number
On January 21, 1983, Indianapolis Police Department (IPD) , Indianapolis, Indiana, and Indiana State Police (ISP) record checks were conducted pertaining to with negative results. FBI indices check also conducted pertaining to with negative results.
was advised that Seattle is continuing to work look alike leads, and when appropriate eliminate such leads based upon available known information. was also advised that there is presently no physical evidence in this matter nor a detailed psychological profile available other than the original reprint previously made available.
advised as alluded to in previously mentioned letters addressed to SAC, FBI, Indianapolis, that is an extremely heavy smoker and thinks he possibly could have smoked Raleigh cigarettes in the early 70's.
as alluded to in previously mentioned letters addressed to SAC, FBI, Indianapolis, that is an extremely heavy smoker and thinks he possibly could have smoked Raleigh cigarettes in the early 70's. advised he has tried to determine if traveled to the West Coast around Thanksgiving, 1971, however, as of this date has been unable to so confirm.
stated he has made previous contact with employee, in reference to and his look alike of hijacker D.B. Cooper. advised he has tried to confirm through in November, 1971. stated as far as he is currently aware,
i.f had traveled to the West Coast
is unaware he had inquired with a employee pertaining to possibly being D.B. Cooper.
continued to stress if was interviewed pertaining to this matter, extreme caution should be used and the interview should not be conducted in his office for fear that he might have a weapon in his desk.
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advised that was in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War and is not sure if he had anything to do with flying or parachuting at that
Coast Guard during the Korean War and is not sure if he had anything to do with flying or parachuting at that time. thinks is currently on the in Frankfort.
advised he
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The following investigation was conducted by Special at Frankfort, Indiana, on January 26, 1983:
Agents (SA's)
Frankfort, Indiana, Clinton County, telephone number was contacted by SA's regarding letters previously sent to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Indianapolis in regard to a possible look alike of D.B. Cooper. was shown artist conception composite depicting individual believed to be responsible for the successful hijacking of the Northwest Orient Airlines Flight Number 305 on November 24, 1971. continued to advise he feel thepcis a strong resemblance between the composite shown and the individual known to him as advised has been a close
and long time friend and associate of his and his family. He advised is currently the
Frankfort, Indiana, telephone number
linking continued to advise he has no direct evidence to the hijacking and does not believe
He advised is currently the
Frankfort, Indiana, telephone number
linking continued to advise he has no direct evidence to the hijacking and does not believe is a man capable of such an act, however, stated approximately six to nine months ago, after seeing a copy of the composite of the proposed hijacker, D.B. Cooper, he felt there was a possibility of it being provided three personal photographs of taken in the early 60's and early 70's. The
photographs of show a general likeness to the composite of the hijacker, D.B. Cooper.
Local records and telephone directories indicate Frankfort, Indiana, telephone number since the mid
has been associated with the to late 60's, as a
advised is supposedly
of the
Indiana driver's license records on January 21, 1983, indicate the following physical description of
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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine SECRET :
@22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
2/2/83
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ICHQ FROMSAC SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (164-177) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile: 164-2111
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted in Indianapolis in reference to a possible look alike. Also enclosed for Seattle are the original two letters and envelopes, dated 6/27/82 and 9/28/82, addressed to SAC, Indianapolis.
For information Seattle, on numerous occasions
has been in contact with SAC and ASAC, Indianapolis, in reference to look alike in captioned matter.
On 1/21/83, Indianapolis Police Department (IPD) and Indiana State Police (ISP) record's pertaining to look alike, were negative.
Based on information furnished, Indianapolis indices also negative on
On 1/26/83, was interviewed by Bureau Agents pertaining to look alike in captioned matter.
Based on information furnished, Indianapolis indices also negative on
On 1/26/83, was interviewed by Bureau Agents pertaining to look alike in captioned matter. was unable to provide any substantial evidence to link look alike, with captioned matter.
is currently the Indiana, and has been
Frankfort 2- Seattle (Enc. 4reed /h 1 - Indianapolis
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It is felt an interview with is unwarranted at this time unless information can be further developed by office of origin to so warrant.
Indianapolis is conducting no further investigation in captioned matter unless advised to the contrary by office of origin.
Above information being set forth for informational purposes.
'Armed and Dangerous
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate :
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
FBI
PRECEDENCE: SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
2/2/83
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (164-177) (RUC)
NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Bufile: 164-2111
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted in Indianapolis in reference to a possible look alike. Also enclosed for Seattle are the original two letters and envelopes, dated 6/27/82 and 9/28/82, addressed to SAC, Indianapolis.
For information Seattle, on numerous occasions,
has been in contact with SAC and ASAC, Indianapolis, in reference to look alike in captioned matter.
On 1/21/83, Indianapolis Police Department (IPD) and Indiana State Police (ISP) records pertaining to look alike, were negative.
Based on information furnished, Indianapolis indices also negative on
On 1/26/83, was interviewed by Bureau Agents pertaining to look alike in
Based on information furnished, Indianapolis indices also negative on
On 1/26/83, was interviewed by Bureau Agents pertaining to look alike in captioned matter. was unable to provide any with
substantial evidence to link look alike, captioned matter.
is currently the Indiana, and has been
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SPENCER, IOWA
January 14, 1983
F. B. I. U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC 20537
,
NORVACK ? D. B. COOPER
Dear Sir:
While watching a television program depicting the $200,000.00 highjack heist of an airplane involving a demand for parachutes, I saw a composite picture of the thief who has never been apprehended and was reminded of a former acquaintance who moved to Bellevue, Washington from here around 1965.
His name is a former employee of the Clay County National Bank in Spencer, Towa who I under- stand is unemployed and has been for some time.
His name is a former employee of the Clay County National Bank in Spencer, Towa who I under- stand is unemployed and has been for some time.
I have no knowledge as to his military service and any connection with parachute training and I am merely going on the strength of the picture and his whereabouts.
nk
Where Service and Friendship Meet
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F. B. I. U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC 20537
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NORVACK ? D.B. COOPER
Dear Sir:
While watching a television program depicting the $200,000.00 highjack heist of an airplane involving a demand for parachutes, I saw a composite picture of the thief who has never been apprehended and was reminded of a former acquaintance who moved to Bellevue, Washington from here around 1965.
00 highjack heist of an airplane involving a demand for parachutes, I saw a composite picture of the thief who has never been apprehended and was reminded of a former acquaintance who moved to Bellevue, Washington from here around 1965.
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His name is a former employee of the Clay County National Bank in Spencer, Iowa who I under- stand is unemployed and has been for some time ..
I have no knowledge as to his military service and any connection with parachute training and I am merely going on the strength of the picture and his whereabouts.
Very truly voura
nk
Where Service and Friendship Meet
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TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
CLASSIFICATION: 
DATE:
2/3/83
FROM:
Director, FBI (164-2111)
TO:
SACS, Seattle (164-81)
Omaha
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Enclosed for Seattle is the original letter and envelope and for Omaha a copy of the letter and envelope addressed to the FBI, Washington, D. C., dated 1/14/83.
The aforementioned letter was sent to FBIHQ by one Spencer, Iowa The letter is b6 b7C
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Bellevue, Washington.
The aforementioned letter was sent to FBIHQ by one Spencer, Iowa The letter is b6 b7C
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Bellevue, Washington.
relates to
Seattle will conduct appropriate investigation as it
Omaha will acknowledge the letter and interview for any additional information and advise Seattle of results.
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Enclosures (2), pz
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Director, FBI (164-2111) SACS, Seattle (164-81) Omaha
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Seattle is the original letter and envelope and for Omaha a copy of the letter and envelope addressed to the FBI, Washington, D. C., dated 1/14/83.
The aforementioned letter was sent to FBINQ by one
Spencer, Iowa The letter is b6 b7C self-explanatory. Seattle will conduct appropriate investigation as it Bellevue, Washington. relates to
Omaha will acknowledge the letter and interview for any additional information and advise Seattlo of results.
ARVED AND DANGEROUS.
Enclosures (2)
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 UNCLAS EF TO
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Date 2/17/83

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(
unselected: UNCLAS
Date 2/17/83

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164A-81) (P)

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
Seattle
Re Portland teletype to Bureau, 12/23/82; and Seattle teletype to Bureau, 12/22/82.
The Seattle Division concurs with recommendations of Portland Division in referenced Portland teletype, No contact will be made with
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate AIRTEL
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: SECRET TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/17/83

TO:	DIRECTOR,
Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/17/83

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING 00: Seattle

Re Portland teletype to Bureau, 12/23/82; and Seattle teletype to Bureau, 12/22/82.
The Seattle Division concurs with recommendations of Portland Division in referenced Portland teletype. No contact will be made with
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Date 3/2/83
From : SA
Subject : NORJAK 00: SE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle 1/4/83.
On 2/9/83 WAS located at the Walla Walla, Wa and was interviewed re the information contained in the letter he sent the FBI. advised he has known and approximately 1971
LNU, left Walla Walla with no money. When he returned in 1974 or 1975 he had money and he and purchased the and a house. In 1976
was in the and a man came in and talked to
and appeared to threaten him.
never mentioned the incident to anyone until now. He has no further information and cannot tie
into the D.B. COOPER matter except he thinks it funny that returned to Walla Walla apparently with some money, but he has nevered asked how or where he got it. was akked why he did not report this sooner and he had no good reason.
It is Knoted that is under VA care.
No further investigation is being conducted re the information furnished by
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Date 3/2/83
From
SA
Subject : NORJAK
00: SE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle 1/4/83.
On 2/9/83 Was located at the Walla Walla, Wa and was interviewed re the information contained in the letter he sent the FBI. advised he
has known and approximately 1971 LNU, left Walla Walla with no money. When he returned in 1974 or 1975 he had money and he and purchased the and a house. In 1976
was in the and a man came in and talked to and appeared to threaten him. never mentioned the incident to anyone until now. He has no further information and cannot tie into the D.B. COOPER matter except he thinks it funny that returned to Walla Walla apparently with some money, but he has nevered asked how or where he got it. was asked why he did not report this sooner and he had no good reason.
It is Knoted that i's under VA care.
No further investigation is being conducted re the information furnished by
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Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington 25, 0.4. 1
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Director, FBI (164-2111) SACs, Kansas City 
V 
Seattle Salt Lake City
NORJAK; 00: Seattle
Enclosed for receiving offices is a copy of a letter and envelope, postmarked Kansas City, Missouri, dated 2/18/83, sent by to FBIHQ.
Cooper-19387AIRTEL
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Director, FBI (164-2111) SACs, Kansas City 
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NORJAK; 00: Seattle
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The enclosed letter alleges that a person by the name of who is from Salt Lake City, is D. B.
Cooper. Correspondent is not currently identifiable in Bureau files, based upon available identifiers.
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is also not identifiable in
Kansas City will acknowledge enclosed letter and conduct appropriate investigation. Salt Lake City will, upon receiving Kansas City information, , conduct appropriate investigation. Enclosures (2) } 1 "fuß
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Director, FBI (164-2111)
SACS, Kansas City .. Seattle Salt Lake City

NORJAK;
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Enclosed for receiving offices is a copy of a letter and envelope, postmarked Kansas City, Missouri, dated 2/18/83, sent by one to FBIHQ.
Seattle

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The enclosed letter alleges that a person by the name of who is from Salt Lake City, is D. B.
Cooper. Correspondent is not currently identifiable in Bureau files, based upon available identifiers.
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is also not identifiable in
Kansas City will acknowledge enclosed letter and conduct appropriate investigation. Salt Lake City will, upon receiving Kansas City information, conduct appropriate investigation. Enclosures (2)
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Subject :	NORJAK
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Enclosed are 1 items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this
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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
3/23/83
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI ( 164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, KANSAS CITY ( 164A-80) (SQ 5) (RUC) 
NORJAK;
00:SE
Re Bureau airtel to Kansas City, Seattle and Salt
Lake City, dated 3/10/83.
Investigation at Kansas City reveals that
Kansas City, Missouri, telephone
number is an Kansas City, Missouri,
Investigation at Kansas City reveals that
Kansas City, Missouri, telephone
number is an Kansas City, Missouri,
telephone number is a self-proclaimed psychic and allegedly discovered the location of D. B. Cooper by "thinking" about him and sensing his whereabouts from brain waves emanating from Cooper.
Contact was made with of Housing Assistance, Inc., 5314 Williamsburg Court, Kansas City. Misosuri, telephone number for advised that is an unemploy- individual who is current-
ed,
ly imagining that he is a modern Sherlock Holmes. It is opinion that is harmless.
Kansas City is conducting no further investigation into this matter and will consider it RUC unless advised to the contrary.
Armed and Dangerous 
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TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
3/23/83
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI ( 164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, KANSAS CITY ( 164A-80) (SQ 5) (RUC)
NORJAK;
00: SE
Re Bureau airtel to Kansas City, Seattle and Salt
Lake City, dated 3/10/83.
Investigation at Kansas City reveals that
Kansas City, Missouri, telephone
number is an Kansas City, Missouri,
telephone number is a self-proclaimed psychic and allegedly discovered the location of D. B. Cooper by "thinking" about him and sensing his whereabouts from brain waves emanating from Cooper.
Contact was made with of Housing Assistance, Inc., 5314 Williamsburg Court, Kansas City, Misosuri, telephone number for advised that is an unemploy- individual who is current-
ed, ly imagining that he is a modern Sherlock Holmes. It is opinion that is harmless.
Kansas City is conducting no further investigation into this matter and will consider it RUC unless advised to
Kansas City is conducting no further investigation into this matter and will consider it RUC unless advised to the contrary.
Armed and Dangerous
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Date
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From SAC, DENVER (164A-640) (RUC)
Subject : NORJACK CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
Re Denver letter to Seattle, dated 3/24/83.
On 12/21/82, Lakewood, Colorado, advised he observed an individual on this date at place of employment, Cherry Creek Slenderizing, 2750 Cherry Creek Drive North, Denver, Colorado, telephone who resembled D. B. Cooper.
stated this individual was using the name and was 48-50 years, 5'10" to 6' and wearing glasses. He stated he had seen a composite photo recently in a newspaper and that this individual looked like the photo. stated this individual had been in business office a couple of weeks ago and stated he was fencing weapons to a foreign .country.
advised he did not observe a vehicle
as had walked in from the parking lot.
advised would be returning to Cherry Creek Slenderizing sometime next week.
On 12/22/82, were recontacted. They advised they had no new in- formation regarding the individual resembling D.
On 12/22/82, were recontacted. They advised they had no new in- formation regarding the individual resembling D. B. Cooper.
On 1/7/83, and 1/18/83, was recontacted and advised this individual has not re- turned to her business. She said if he does she will immediately contact the FBI.
3 - Seattle - Denver RCS/cg (3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS/64A-81-8724
SEARCHED INDEXED SchiALICED FILED 500
APR 11 1983
ATTLE b6 b7C DB Cooper-19405
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b6 b7C
b6 b7CMemorandum
To
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
4/7/83
From : SAC, DENVER (164A-640) (RUC)
Subject : NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Denver letter to Seattle, dated 3/24/83.
On 12/21/82, Lakewood, Colorado, advised he observed an individual on this date at place of employment, Cherry Creek Slenderizing, 2750 Cherry Creek Drive North, Denver, Colorado, telephone who resembled D. B. Cooper.
stated this individual was using the name and was 48-50 years, 5'10" to 6' and wearing glasses. He stated he had seen a composite photo recently in a newspaper and that this individual looked like the photo.
He stated he had seen a composite photo recently in a newspaper and that this individual looked like the photo. stated this individual had been in business office a couple of weeks ago and stated he was fencing weapons to a foreign country .
advised he did not observe a vehicle
as had walked in from the parking lot.
advised would be returning to Cherry Creek Slenderizing sometime next week.
On 12/22/82, were recontacted. They advised they had no new in- formation regarding the individual resembling D. B. Cooper.
On 1/7/83, and 1/18/83, was recontacted and advised this individual has not re- turned to her business. She said if he does she will immediately contact the FBI.
2) - Seattle 1 - Denver RCS/cg (3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
6417-81-8724
SEARCHED
INDEXED 0
SERIALIZED QUERER
APR 11 1983
FDI-SEATTLE
Putz
DB Cooper-19406
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- 1* -OM 164A325 SE 164-81 RDG:klc 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
was interviewed at the business office of Spencer, Iowa.
QUERER
APR 11 1983
FDI-SEATTLE
Putz
DB Cooper-19406
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
was interviewed at the business office of Spencer, Iowa.
provided the following information.
suspicion that may have been involved in an aircraft hijacking was based on resemblance to a picture shown on television and belief that has had no visible means of support for several years.
described Behrend as follows:
Height 6' Build Hair Very thin Light brown, fairly straight, sparse Sharp-faced
Features Age
has not seen for over twenty years.
His belief that is now years old is based
on having given his age as
on an insurance
form dated
In the early Clay County National Bank, Spencer, Towa.
of the
made a
has tracked
activities ever since then in. an attempt to
was dismissed from the Clay County National
Bank. In he moved to California and went to work for a bank. It was probably the Security National Bank, Los Angeles, California, (213/620-8581) . disappeared from that bank in the early 1970s under what believes to be unfavorable circumstances.
1644-81-8725
next located in the late 1970s or in 1980.
disappeared from that bank in the early 1970s under what believes to be unfavorable circumstances.
1644-81-8725
next located in the late 1970s or in 1980. b6 b7C
was residing in Bellevue, Washington, When
him, contact with him.
telephoned has had no further
advised he was out of work.
DB Cooper-19407
SEARCHED Q INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 500
APR 11 1983
EATTLE
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2
When shown a composite picture of the suspected aircraft hijacker in Bureau file 164-2111, stated that better b6 b7C
resembled the picture shown on television. nose as thinner and sharper and his eyes as more
recalled
piercing. that much like
added that the picture displayed did not look and that it would not, on its own, make
him think of
Relatives of
include his
Moorehead, Minnesota, his Orange City
Iowa, and Bellflower, California,
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-19408OM 164^325 SE 164-81 RDG: klc 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
was interviewed at the business office of Spencer, Iowa:
provided the following information.
of
include his
Moorehead, Minnesota, his Orange City
Iowa, and Bellflower, California,
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-19408OM 164^325 SE 164-81 RDG: klc 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
was interviewed at the business office of Spencer, Iowa:
provided the following information.
suspicion that may have been involved in an aircraft hijacking was based on resemblance to a picture shown on television and belief that has had no visible means of support for several years.
described Behrend as follows:
Height 6' Build Hair Very thin Light brown, fairly straight, sparse Sharp-faced
Features Age
has not seen for over twenty years. His belief that is now years old is based on having given his age as on an insurance form dated
In the early Clay County National Bank, Spencer, Iowa.
of the
made a
has tracked
activities ever since then in. an attempt to
was dismissed from the Clay County National
Bank. In he moved to California and went to work for a bank. It was probably the Security National Bank, Los Angeles, California, (213/620-8581) disappeared from that bank in the early 1970s under what believes to be unfavorable circumstances.
next located in the late 1970s or in 1980.
National Bank, Los Angeles, California, (213/620-8581) disappeared from that bank in the early 1970s under what believes to be unfavorable circumstances.
next located in the late 1970s or in 1980. b6 b7C
was residing in Bellevue, Washington. When telephoned
him, advised he was out of work.
has had no further contact with him.
DB Cooper-19409 16417-81-8725
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-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 4/6/83
HHHPEOWK
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, OMAHA (164325) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle and Omaha 2/3/83 and telcall from Sioux City, Iowa, RA. to SA
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an investigative insert and two composite pictures supplied to Sioux City by SA
Spencer, Iowa, advised that his suspicion of was based on his memory of features and belief
that that
has not worked for
investigative insert and two composite pictures supplied to Sioux City by SA
Spencer, Iowa, advised that his suspicion of was based on his memory of features and belief
that that
has not worked for many years. It should be noted
last saw over twenty years ago. It should also be noted that has been trying to
advised he has retained attorneys in Washington State who will file civil suit against when they can from him.
did not believe the composite picture supplied by Seattle greatly resembled
Investigation in Omaha at Spencer, Iowa, completed.
No fulthe west. 1 2CM 4/19/83
2 Seattle (Encls. - 4) Read Ra
1 - Omaha RDG:klc (3)
164-81-8726
SESECHED SSE ED
Per
INDEXED SI
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Transmitted
(Number) (Time)
APR 1.1 1983
SEATTLE b6 b7C DB Cooper-19411
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 8-26-32)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 4/6/83
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, OMAHA (164-325) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 4/6/83
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, OMAHA (164-325) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle and Omaha 2/3/83 and telcall from Sioux City, Iowa, RA. to SA
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an investigative insert and two composite pictures supplied to Sioux City by SA
Spencer, Iowa, advised that his suspicion of was based on his memory of features and belief.
that has not worked for many years. It should be noted that last saw over twenty years ago. It should also be noted that has been trying to advised he has retained attorneys in Washington State who will file civil suit against when they can from him. did not believe the composite picture supplied by Seattle greatly resembled Investigation in Omaha at Spencer, Iowa, completed. 2 Seattle (Encls. - 4) I - Omaha RDG:klc (3)
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number) (Time)
164/17-81-87036
APR 11 1983
FBI-SEATTLE Rab DB Cooper-19412
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b6 b7C FO-36 (Rev.
- 4) I - Omaha RDG:klc (3)
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number) (Time)
164/17-81-87036
APR 11 1983
FBI-SEATTLE Rab DB Cooper-19412
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b6 b7C FO-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 4/8/83
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164A-259) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
aka D.B. COOPER
NORJAK
00: Seattle 
Re 3/10/83 airtel from Director to Kansas City.
Investigation revealed that a resides
at
Murray, Utah. Identifying
information on was obtained from the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles which indicated that it was unlikely that was identical with subject, since his age (date of birth and physical size (6'2", 215 pounds) did not match description given of subject. A physical observation of revealed that he in no way resembles either the composite sketch of subject or the physical description given of subject.
A physical observation of revealed that he in no way resembles either the composite sketch of subject or the physical description given of subject. denied
being D.B. Cooper and stated he had lived in Salt Lake City all of his life. No Utah arrest record was located on him.
Since is not identical with subject, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
Armed and Dangerous

2 - Bureau 2 - Seattle	164A-81-8727
2 - Kansas City
1 - Salt Lake City JTP : sgp
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Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19413
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: : Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS Date 4/8/83
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164A-259) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
aka D.
SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS Date 4/8/83
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164A-259) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
aka D.B. COOPER
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re 3/10/83 airtel from Director to Kansas City.
at
Investigation revealed that a resides
Murray, Utah. . Identifying
information on was obtained from the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles which indicated that it was unlikely that was identical with subject, since his age (date of birth and physical size (6'2", 215 pounds) did not match description given of subject. A physical observation of revealed that he in no way resembles either the composite sketch of subject or the physical description given of subject. denied
being D.B. Cooper and stated he had lived in Salt Lake City all of his life. No Utah arrest record was located on him.
Since is not identical with subject, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
Armed PLA TOS, 2010 
2 - Bureau (2 )- Seattle 2 - Kansas City 1 - Salt Lake City JTP : sgp (7)
164A-81-8727 acte. RB
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Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19414
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Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19414
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The following investigation was conducted by SA on June 3, 1983 :
House of Bedrooms, 1716 South Telegraph, West Bloomfield, Michigan, telephone
current address, Kingsville, Ontario,
Canada, mailing address, Taylor, Michigan, was contacted at his place of employment, House of Bedrooms.
was advised that FBI, Detroit, had received information indicating that he was D. B. COOPER, and that he was the hijacker of a plane approximately 10 years ago. Also, that travels to Florida, where the hijack money is kept.
stated that he, while drinking or maybe through talking in his sleep, may have told something to a but he did not recall what it was. did not recall the details of what was said to her. stated that he and the `and she may have called and either did or did not make up the story about the hijacking. stated that, "If I did do it, I wouldn't tell anybody".
stated that he had worked for Universal Airlines for several years, and while he was in the U.
stated that, "If I did do it, I wouldn't tell anybody".
stated that he had worked for Universal Airlines for several years, and while he was in the U. S. Army, had some airborne training. said he does travel to Florida a good deal, the last time, about March-April, 1983, and goes to Key West, Key Largo, and Marathon, Florida.
said that he loves boating, and he intends to. retire and move to Marathon, Florida.
in
stated that he was not D. B. COOPER, and he :b6 never hijacked any airplane. appeared cooperative and. b7C provided the following descriptive information:

Name.	b6
Date of birth	b7C
Place of birth
Race	White
Sex	Male
Hair	Grey-black
Eyes	Green
Height	510₸
Weight	165
b7C provided the following descriptive information:

Name.	b6
Date of birth	b7C
Place of birth
Race	White
Sex	Male
Hair	Grey-black
Eyes	Green
Height	510₸
Weight	165
Social Security Account	164A-81-8728
Number	16YA-115-17
Michigan Driver's
License Number	SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED COILED
Military Discharged :	U.S. Army	JUNI 0 1983
Driver's
License Number	SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED COILED
Military Discharged :	U.S. Army	JUNI 0 1983
FBI-DETROIT
2

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DB Cooper-19415DE 164A-115. LAP : sgd
- 1 -
The following investigation was conducted by SA on June 3, 1983 :
House of Bedrooms 1716 South Telegraph, West Bloomfield, Michigan, telephone current address, Kingsville, Ontario,
Canada,, mailing, address, Taylor, Michigan, was contacted at his place of employment, House of Bedrooms.
was advised that FBI, Detroit, had received information indicating that he was D. B. COOPER, and that he was the hijacker of a plane approximately 10 years ago. Also, that travels to Florida, where the hijack money is kept.
stated that he, while drinking or maybe through talking in his sleep, may have told something to a
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b6
b7C
Name
Date of birth Place of birth
Race
White
Sex
Male
Grey-black
Green
Height
5110" 165
Weight
.
stated that he, while drinking or maybe through talking in his sleep, may have told something to a
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Name
Date of birth Place of birth
Race
White
Sex
Male
Grey-black
Green
Height
5110" 165
Weight
. Social Security Account Number Michigan Driver's License Number
Military Discharged:
U.S. Army
DB Cooper-19416 1647-81-8728
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but he did not recall what it was. did not recall the details of what was said to her. stated that he and the and she may have called and either did or did not make up the story about the hijacking. stated
that, "If I did do it, I wouldn't tell anybody".
stated that he had worked for Universal Airlines for several years, and while he was in the U.S. Army, had some airborne training. said he does travel to Florida a good deal, the last time, about March-April, 1983, and goes to Key West, Key Largo, and Marathon, Florida.
said that he loves boating, and he intends to retire and move to Marathon, Florida.
in
stated that he was not D. B. COOPER, and he never hijacked any airplane. appeared cooperative and provided the following descriptive information:
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appeared cooperative and provided the following descriptive information:
b6
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Hair EyesFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Routine UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
6/13/83
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DETROIT (164A-115) (RUC) (SQD. C-4)
NORJACK
CAA - HIGHJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an investigative insert.
For the information of Seattle, on 3/15/83, (PROTECT IDENTITY) called FBI Detroit to advise that she knew a male, in Pontiac, Michigan. stated that had told her
who worked at the "House of Bedrooms" that
name D. B. COOPER.
stated that said he
which he said
then told and he
that he
said he
then
advised that
indicated that
most of the time.
Since there are no leads to Detroit and logical investigation has been conducted, this matter is being considered RUC.
Since there are no leads to Detroit and logical investigation has been conducted, this matter is being considered RUC.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Read 2- Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - Detroit LAP/dlb (3)
164A-81- 8729
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Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTIN
69-895
DB Cooper-19417
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AIRTEL
6/13/83
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DETROIT (164A-115) (RUC) (SQD. C-4)
NORJACK
CAA - HIGHJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an investigative insert.
For the information of Seattle, on 3/15/83, (PROTECT IDENTITY) called FBI Detroit to advise that she knew a male, in Pontiac, Michigan. who worked at the "House of Bedrooms" that
stated that had told her
name D. B. COOPER.
stated that said he
which he said
then told and he
that he
said he
then
advised that
indicated that most of the time.
Since there are no leads to Detroit and logical investigation has been conducted, this matter is being considered RUC.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle (Enc.
Since there are no leads to Detroit and logical investigation has been conducted, this matter is being considered RUC.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - Detroit LAP/dlb (3)
16A-11-8729 Ust
RUB. DB Cooper-19418FDO2 (REV. 3-8-77)"
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
-1-
Date of transcription, 6/1/83
was interviewed in the living room of her Oregon, telephone number b7C b7D
residence at
She was apprised of the identity of the inter- viewing agents and the purpose of the interview to obtain more information concerning her belief that is D.B. Cooper. furnished the following in- formation concerning her background. She stated her maiden name is
date of birth
Social Security
Account Number She stated
place of birth
name was
from was
and and works for
name is
who lives in
advised that she had watched the special on HBO on television concerning D.B. Cooper and the skyjacking. She stated that there was a very strong resemblance in the composite sketch and She stated she first met that of
in
when she was living in through a friend named is married to a "
California.
She stated that there was a very strong resemblance in the composite sketch and She stated she first met that of
in
when she was living in through a friend named is married to a "
California.
She was introduced to
stated that
and last known address for them was in Redding, California. She further advised that had been a of and their family.
Nevada. While they lived in
California
worked part time work Together they
in
California. The
for the
was in Medford, Oregon. She stated that
claimed that he was in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. She stated he was not a pilot but that he did do some parachuting. She thought that he might have been stationed around the Denver, Colorado area. stated she was After they she discovered
She stated that as
far as she knew he had no children by any of the She advised his
and discussed
one method was
164A-81-8730
Investigation on 5/25/83
at
Oregon
Flie # PD_ 164-41
SA SA
SLS : is Date dictated 5/26/83
555
by
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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.
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.
FBI/DOJ
DB Cooper-19419PD 164-41
-2-
She stated
after
who live in
Michigan
of
in
From
she moved to
Oregon with
stated that after
She stated
that on
last working for the been filling in waiting for
She stated she She advised she was and had She was
to obtain the mail from the Post Office. She was sitting in a motor vehicle in the parking area outside the hotel when she observed come out of the hotel and stop on the sidewalk and stare at her for several moments. She advised that she was sure that it was
gave the following description of
Name Age Date of Birth Place of Birth Race Height Weight Hair
Physical Characteristics
Unknown city in Caucasian
6 feet
170
Light blond, thin consistency
Teeth in good condition,
heavy smoker, brand Tarytons, favorite drink vodka
Previous addresses
Los Angeles, California area during grade school and high school.
Possible present location
Parents
Brother
In the Fairbanks, Anchorage area of Alaska
Michigan
approximate age Michigan
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b6 b7C b7D
Possible present location
Parents
Brother
In the Fairbanks, Anchorage area of Alaska
Michigan
approximate age Michigan
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DB Cooper-19420 PD 164-41
-3-
advised she
She ad-
vised that since the
believes that is D.B. Cooper and explains the alias D. B. Cooper as follows: She stated that the "D" in D. B. Cooper stands for The "B" for
She explained the last name of Cooper as follows: She stated that was an She stated that he
Michigan.
She stated that Cooper could have been derived from the for the "C" in Cooper. The "0" in Cooper from the first name of his advised that she believes is living in either Fairbanks or Anchorage, Alaska but has no actual facts to support this, She furnished to agents a black and white photograph dated depicting four people in a
The male subiect on the of the photograph is
advised that she would contact the Bend Office of the FBI if she had any additional information concerning
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DB Cooper-19421FD-302.(REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
-1-
Date of transcription, 6/1/83
was interviewed in the living room
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
-1-
Date of transcription, 6/1/83
was interviewed in the living room of her Oregon, telephone number
residence atl
She was apprised of the identity of the inter- viewing agents and the purpose of the interview to obtain more information concerning her belief that is D.B. Cooper.
furnished the following in- formation concerning her background. She stated her maiden name is
. date of birth
Account Number She stated name was from was
Social Security
, place of birth
and
name is
who lives in
and works for
advised. that she had watched the special on HBO on television concerning D.B. Cooper and the skyjacking. She stated that there was a very strong resemblance in the composite sketch and that of She stated she first met California.
in when she was living in
She was introduced to
through a friend named
stated that is married to a
and last known address for them was in' Redding, California. She further advised. that had been a of and their family.
Nevada. While they lived in
California
worked part time work Together they
in California.
that had been a of and their family.
Nevada. While they lived in
California
worked part time work Together they
in California. The
for the
was in Medford, Oregon. She stated that claimed that he was in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. She stated he was not a pilot but that he did do some parachuting. She thought that he might have been. stationed around the Denver, Colorado area.
stated she was she discovered
After they She stated that as
far as she knew he had no children by any of the She advised his
and discussed
one method was
Investigation on 5/25/83
Oregon Flie . PD 164-47
1647-81-8730.
by
SA
50. SLS: js Date dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loante to your3 get883 It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
FBYOOJ
ATTLE
DB Cooper-19422
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SA
b7C b7D FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
8-26-82)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 6/20/83
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
₱
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUe)
SUBJECT :
CODE NAME :
NORJACK
(00: Seattle)
Enclosed for Seattle is an original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting the interview of Oregon, on 5/25/83.
For information of Seattle, was interviewed in reference to her belief that might be D.B. COOPER. It should be noted that there are some obvious discrepancies in description between the two subjects, in that is approximately six feet tall and had light blond hair.
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Date 7/21/83
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Subject : NORJACK; SAA - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
For information of Seattle, on 5/11/83,
Burnsville, Minnesota,
telephone r telephonically contacted the Minneapolis Office and advised that he had information concerning captioned case and requested a personal meeting with a Bureau Agent.
On 5/16/83, was interviewed by Minneapolis Division SA, at which time he advised he is a having in approximately 1960 after
He is currently a self- employed subsequently provided the following information regarding captioned case matter:
stated that all of the information that he is furnishing was received by him from
St. Louis Park, Minnesota. is a white female, approximately 50 years of age, who is employed as a
by
Minneapolis.
Louis Park, Minnesota. is a white female, approximately 50 years of age, who is employed as a
by
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is a regular is aware that is
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Approximately one week prior to the interview of
he
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During this evening,
admitted to the group of other individuals that he had knowledge concerning the group that planned and executed the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines aircraft several years ago, which later became somewhat famous as the "D. B. Cooper" case. stated that the hijacker, upon receipt of the ransom money, parachuted from the aircraft and landed in an area near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The exact landing spot was marked by a large "X" on the ground.
stated that the hijacker, upon receipt of the ransom money, parachuted from the aircraft and landed in an area near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The exact landing spot was marked by a large "X" on the ground. The hijacker then disguised himself as a hunter and drove out of the area utilizing a Jeep Scout vehicle. The hijacker had in his possession a Washington State driver's license which he utilized to identify himself when he was stopped by, an unnamed law enforcement agency during his trip out of the mountains. additionally claimed that is the individual's true name and that he is currently residing in the Blaine, Minnesota, area, another Minneapols suburb: currently has two different families, neither family knowing of the existence of the other.
Minneapolis Division indices are negative regarding Indices list one reference for This file has been destroyed. Minneapolis indices list two references for and * Review of these files failed to determine whether references were identical to mentioned above. Northwestern Bell Telephone Company tele- phone directory for the Minneapolis area reflects listings for numerous none bearing the
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Subject :
NORJACK;
SAA - HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
For information of Seattle, on 5/11/83,
Burnsville, Minnesota,
telephone
telephonically contacted the
Minneapolis Office and advised that he had information
concerning captioned case and requested a personal meeting
with a Bureau Agent.
On 5/16/83, was interviewed by Minneapolis Division SA, at which time he advised he is a
having in approximately 1960 after He is currently a self- employed subsequently provided the following information regarding captioned case matter:
stated that all of the information that he is furnishing was received by him
1960 after He is currently a self- employed subsequently provided the following information regarding captioned case matter:
stated that all of the information that he is furnishing was received by him from
St. Louis Park, Minnesota. is a white female, approximately 50 years of age, who is emploved as a by
Minneapolis. is a regular
is aware that is
a currently employed as a Approximately one week prior to the interview of he was in office, at which time confided the following information to him.
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Subject : NORJACK CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
On 7/28/83, Colorado Springs, Colorado, telephone number was contacted at his residence. has been unavailable for some time.
advised that he recently observed a photograph of the composite made of D. B. Cooper, furnished to all offices in black and white with the dark sunglasses on. states that he believes that this individual is possibly identical with a man he knew in under the name of at the U.
states that he believes that this individual is possibly identical with a man he knew in under the name of at the U. S. Air Force Reserve Station, located at the Niagara Falls Airport. stated that he made parachute jumps with for a period of one to one and one-half years. They met at the at the Airport. He described as thin build, height 5'9" to 5'10", 165 to 170 pounds, and always wore Air Force type sunglasses.
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Subject : NORJACK CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
On 7/28/83, Colorado Springs, Colorado, telephone number was contacted at his residence. has been unavailable for some time.
advised that he recently observed a photograph of the composite made of D. B. Cooper, furnished to all offices in black and white with the dark sunglasses on. states that he believes that this individual is possibly identical with a man he knew in under the name of at the U. S. Air Force Reserve Station, located at the Niagara Falls Airport. stated that he made parachute jumps with for a period of one to one and one-half years. They met at the at the Airport. He described as
thin build, height 5'9" to 5'10", 165 to 170 pounds, and always wore Air Force type sunglasses.
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Parachute license number
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By DOUGLAS K. HABERLAND®
CELINA, Ohio - An innocent prank took a bizarre twist last month when the Celina Senior High School Class of 1968 gathered for.
t Kip Wright, local probation officer and court bailiff and a co-chairman of the reunion, started the whole thing in October 1982, with an advertisement in the local news- paper to locate missing classmates. In addition to the real Class of '68, Wright added the name D.B. Cooper, just for fun.
the whole thing in October 1982, with an advertisement in the local news- paper to locate missing classmates. In addition to the real Class of '68, Wright added the name D.B. Cooper, just for fun.
D.B. Cooper was not a member of the Class of '68. Cooper, whose first name of Dan was reported erroneously. as D.B., allegedly hijacked a Boeing 727-bound' from. Portland,' Ore., to Seattle on Thankgiving Eve, .1971. He. said he had a bomb in a briefcase and demanded $200,000 and three parachutes when the plane reached Seattle.
His demands were met, and he ordered the jet flown to Reno, Nev. En route, Cooper parachuted out the rear door and into the wil- derness north of Portland. Cooper's true iden- tity remains a mystery and, though inves-
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tigators suspect he is dead, the case is still open, according to Federal Bureau of Investi- gation spokesman Lane Bonner. But to Wright's surprise, a middle-aged man showed up at the reunion and identified
himself.as. D.B. Cooper. The; mystery guest, who has not been seen or heard from, since, mingled, with graduates during the night, con- versing on a wide range of, topics while dodg- ing any specifics about his actual identity.
The; mystery guest, who has not been seen or heard from, since, mingled, with graduates during the night, con- versing on a wide range of, topics while dodg- ing any specifics about his actual identity. . His arrival was preceded by a series of postcards to Wright from across the country .. His departure was quiet, unnoticed by the
graduates of '68:
A month. after the ad for classmates, Wright, received a postcard addressed to him at the courthouse. Postmarked Nov. 5 in northern Virginia and Nov. 6 in Cincinnati, it'
to class reunion
read: "Why don't you mind your own bust ness. Iwas perfectly, happy living in obscurity: in .Mendon' (Ohio). Now I'm on the move; again. D.B. Cooper Other postcards followed :. Nov. 8.front"
Poughkeepsie, N.Y .; Nov. 15 from Tampa, Fla ;: Nov. 23 from Denver; and Dec. 18. from:
Eureka, Calif.
A sixth postcard, without a postmark ;: arrived in February. The signer wrote of flee- ing California for Alaska and that, "Life.was good in Mendon. I even miss the phone booth Seo COOPER,.Page 2A"
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'S Wright, saidzeverytime he'd receive acard, cthe reunion committee would get- together to.
Psthere's gass;
'S Wright, saidzeverytime he'd receive acard, cthe reunion committee would get- together to.com+4 pare haridwritings, check address lists and try to pinpoint suspects.'
Then,: the cards stopped. People gor busy and -more serious thoughts were given to plans for the >reunion."I thought it's pretty well over, It' mun its course," Wright sald.
But; it hadn't .. On July 13, three days-before
the reunion, Mary Kable Wright, Kip's wife, also a '68-graduate, received.a.telegram. The message: y"See you Saturday night. Wouldn't miss it. D,B. Cooper.'
In the excitement, she forgot to ask where the wytelegram was from, and efforts to trace it' were unsuccessful.
akitwo days later, $10 cash arrived from "D.B." for this reservations Theletter carried a Boston. postmark:"
Ar the reunion; an unidentified man, believed to be in his 50s, walked up to Mary Wright, who was issuing name tags, and identified himself as D.B. .Cooper. She gave him a tag bearing that name.
;"Cooper" made the rounds, Kip Wright said, shaking hands and greeting almost all of the 70 classmates attending.
;"Cooper" made the rounds, Kip Wright said, shaking hands and greeting almost all of the 70 classmates attending.
He was one of the most interesting people Wright said he had ever met. The man.could talk on a variety of subjects ;. gave intelligent answers; but never revealed. anything about him- , self, though many tried to trap him. c' ~
(: r Asked: if his.name was really. D.B. Cooper, the mystery guest countered: If you planned to hijack a .. (plane and make off with $200,000,"would you'use your real names monHORAS wf w.He was very; vague;"i never denying; never admitting his identity, Wright said there . .. ..
Invited to be a part of the class picture,"Cooper"> was enthusiastic and self-assured. Wright said. "Does anybody know what D.B. Cooper, looks:like?" : he was:hicard to say. Heposed near the 'center, of .the first row ..
Thursday, Wright said he discovered the picture ,had been picked up at the newspaper office by an "elderly man claiming to be D.B. Cooper( Asked to speak; "Cooper idgave a moving 20-minute talk on the loss of childhood innocence.
Cooper( Asked to speak; "Cooper idgave a moving 20-minute talk on the loss of childhood innocence.
Involved in the music and visiting; old friends, Wright said he looked for "D.B." about 9:30 p.m. 'and he was gone. "No one saw him leave. He just "disappeared.". 1?
Six weeks later' Wright has not heard, another word.
Bonner of the FBI said the bureau was not aware of D.B. Cooper's appearance'in Celina. Though the FBI was not upset! Bonners said the bureau "would like to know about; these things' .since the case is still open. a
The only tangible evidence .found in the case was in February, 1980, when part of themoney was unearthed along the.Columbia River by a Van- conver Wach : family, and It to endisease vite inte
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF KIP WRIGHT
D.B. Cooper, center, first row, joins Class of '88
Wright doubts the man at the reunion was the hijacker. "At times; I- wanted to believe," Wright said. "But, I expected him to be younger.
"It's one of those things," Wright said. "Like' :when you're a kid and you're pretty sure that Santa Claus and the tooth fairy don't exist.
"Like' :when you're a kid and you're pretty sure that Santa Claus and the tooth fairy don't exist. Then your parents tell you and burst the bubble.
"Deep down, I really don't want to know. On the surface, I guess I do. It's over ..
"But," Wright added, "I hope he shows up for. the 20th.'
Here's a copy of my story in D.B. Cooper , just in case you're interested.
The composites arrived too late for publication , but have been filed .
I appreciate your assistance and interest Enclosed you'll find a copy of the class picture .
Douglas K. Haberland
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its 15-year reunion.Memorandum
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On 9/6/83, I received the attached photo of "D.B. Cooper" along with accompanying newspaper article via mail from Goug Haberland, The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana. I had previously answered questions about Cooper for Haberland.
Leads concerning the attached are being left to the descretion of the 5 desk.
I had previously answered questions about Cooper for Haberland.
Leads concerning the attached are being left to the descretion of the 5 desk.
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On 9/6/83, I received the attached photo of "D.B. Cooper" along with accompanying newspaper article via mail from Doug Haberland, The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana. I had previously answered questions about Cooper for Haberland.
Leads concerning the attached are being left to the descretion of the 5 desk.
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Subject : 
File Destruction Program
Enclosed are 1 items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division :
These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were OO at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows: 1A4 - original notes
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25 April 1983
Department of justice Washington, D.C.20530
Gentlemen:
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 I am requesting access to recorde on the 24 Nov. 1971 hijacking of Northwest flight 305 by Dan Copper.
1- Are there any Complaint for Violation documents?
2- Are there any Statute of Limitations for this case.
If all or any part of this request is denied, please cite the specifi exemptions which you think justifies your refusal to release the information, and inform me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
If all or any part of this request is denied, please cite the specifi exemptions which you think justifies your refusal to release the information, and inform me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
I would appreciate your handling this request as quickly as possible, and I look forward to hearing from you within 10 days, as the law stipulates.
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it is way important to my Research also I have tried to get copies of the FBI Reports and I would like to know why After la YEARS they won't Release them. Isn't there Laws that say AFTER so many YEARS the hacker can not be tried on the crime he did ?
also I have tried to get copies of the FBI Reports and I would like to know why After la YEARS they won't Release them. Isn't there Laws that say AFTER so many YEARS the hacker can not be tried on the crime he did ?
PLEASE note my change of Address and could you please send me A Letter: letting me know that you have Received my letase and Answering my few questions
Sincerely,
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Enclosed for Seattle are copies of five documents regarding captioned case .
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
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I have written a freedom of Information Act Letter concerning the 24 Nov. 1971 Highjacking of Northwest flight # 305 by A man calling himself . D. B. Cooper. The files And Records I am . intrested would be in three places. The First would be in Washington STATE. At SEAHe- TacomA sence the hijacking started theRe. The second place would be at Portland Oregon where the plane. landed without the hijacker. The man jumped from the plane between Washington and Oregon. Lastly the this place would be the EBI in Washington D.C. they have seventy on eighty pages of News Reports. and - files of Documents on their. Investigation Iwas sent acopy of the NEWS Reports and they were lost in A Recent Fire and I would like to get A nother copy
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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to Filo No. 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 November 30, 1983
Candler, North Carolina
Dear
In response to your letter dated April 25, 1983, a John Doe warrant was issued at Portland, Oregon, in re- gard to this
915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 November 30, 1983
Candler, North Carolina
Dear
In response to your letter dated April 25, 1983, a John Doe warrant was issued at Portland, Oregon, in re- gard to this case; therefore tolling any Statute of Limita- tions which might have existed.
Inasmuch as this is a pending investigation, no other information regarding this matter other than possible newspaper clippings can be obtained.
Very truly yours, Allen P. Whitaker Special Agent in Charge
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Gentlemen:
Recently I saw a television program that concerned itself with the 12 year old skyjacking involving D. B. Cooper. This is the one that took place in the Pacific Northwest where the skyjacker bailed out of an airplane with $200,000.00.
While watching this show the program put the artist's sketch of Mr. Cooper's face on the screen numerous times.
While watching this show the program put the artist's sketch of Mr. Cooper's face on the screen numerous times. I am not sure if my mind is playing tricks on me or I am fantasizing, etc., however, if I could have a copy of that artist's sketch of Mr. D. B. Cooper and any other material concerning this incident which, of course, would have to be of public record, I would be able to put my mind at ease as to the fact that I may have or may not have ever met or known this person in my past.
I spent four (4) years in the United States Air Force and served in the Far East during the Korean conflict. I don't know if it was during this time, but at some time it seems I have seen this face.
Sincerely,
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Gentlemen:
Recently I saw a television program that concerned itself with the 12 year old skyjacking involving D.
20537
Gentlemen:
Recently I saw a television program that concerned itself with the 12 year old skyjacking involving D. B. Cooper. This is the one that took place in the Pacific Northwest where the skyjacker bailed out of an airplane with $200,000.00.
While watching this show the program put the artist's sketch of Mr. Cooper's face on the screen numerous times. I am not sure if my mind is playing tricks on me or I am fantasizing, etc., however, if I could have a copy of that artist's sketch of Mr. D. B. Cooper and any other material concerning this incident which, of course, would have to be of public record, I would be able to put my mind at ease as to the fact that I may have or may not have ever met or known this person in my past.
I spent four (4) years in the United States Air Force and served in the Far East during the Korean conflict. I don't know if it was during this time, but at some time it seems I have seen this face.
Sincerely,
FJB:rb
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Director, FBI :
Sincerely,
FJB:rb
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Director, FBI SACS, Cleveland Seattle (164A-81) 
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Cleveland and Seattle is one copy each of a letter sent to FBIHQ from Rocky River, Ohio, concerning captioned matter.
The enclosed letter received from states that he recently viewed a television program concerning the aircraft skyjacking involving D. B. Cooper and may possibly know this individual if he could see an artist's sketch of the unknown subject.
Cleveland will contact
Rocky River. Ohio, telephone and, thereafter, interview concerning captioned matter and display an artist's conception of unsub in an effort to determine his identity.
Enclosure
SEARCHED 13 INDEXED SERIALIZED ___ FILED
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11/29/83 Director, FBI
SACs, Cleveland Seattle (164A-81)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Cleveland and Seattle is one copy each of a letter sent to FBIHQ from Rocky River, Ohio, concerning captioned matter.
Director, FBI
SACs, Cleveland Seattle (164A-81)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Cleveland and Seattle is one copy each of a letter sent to FBIHQ from Rocky River, Ohio, concerning captioned matter.
The enclosed letter received from states that he recently viewed a television program concerning the aircraft skyjacking involving D. B. Cooper and may possibly know this individual if he could see an artist's sketch of the unknown subject.
Cleveland will contact
Rocky River. Ohio, telephone and, thereafter, interview concerning captioned matter and display an artist's conception of unsub in an effort to determine his identity.
Enclosure
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(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
Revelers set for
annual toast to
D.B. Cooper
dicate page, name of
vspaper, city and state.)
Dg. 315, The Columbian
Vancouver, Washington
Date:
11/25/83
Edition:
Title:
Character: or
Classification:
164A-81
Submitting Office:
Seattle
By SALLY JAMES The'Columbian ARIEL Every year it starts In September,
The water: gets too cold for the boaters at Lake Merwin near here, and less traffic goes by the
Date:
11/25/83
Edition:
Title:
Character: or
Classification:
164A-81
Submitting Office:
Seattle
By SALLY JAMES The'Columbian ARIEL Every year it starts In September,
The water: gets too cold for the boaters at Lake Merwin near here, and less traffic goes by the country store/tavern. Tavern owner Steve Fisher, 34, begins preparations for the job: of: the annual parfy! he' throws to celebrate the Northwest's criminal- folk hero: D.B. Cooper. He goes into a drawer, where the mailing list for. the D.B. Cooper Fan Club: is stored. There are 250 members, scattered around . the United: States, who are waiting to- get their invitations.
Artist's. sketch of D.B. Cooper
in case you didn't get one, the doors open, at 10 aim: Saturday The party will last until 2.alm, Ariel, the home of. Merwin Dam, Is about eight miles east of Woodland on state Highway. 503 Steve. and.his wife; Laural, and their two children, Rhiannon and Jeff, moved to this lonely outpost to-liye: behind the store and tavern about six years ago. With the business, they Inherited the idea of the party. The first party was put on in. 1976.
Accordingto news accounts-turned-legend, Cooper boarded, aplane in Portland Nov.
The first party was put on in. 1976.
Accordingto news accounts-turned-legend, Cooper boarded, aplane in Portland Nov. 24,: 1971, claimed to have a bomb, and demanded $200,000. After getting the! money in Seattle, he parachuted.out of the plane into the dark Southwest Washington forests and Instant fanle. Ever since, 1976, Ariel has thrown a wild party to: commemorate the apparent success of the wily Cooper, It costs about $1,500 to put on the party, and Steve won't say how much money he makes each year .. But, it
sounds like a labor more of love than of capitalism:"A Steve works part-time at a store about five miles from his own. His wife does plecework for a local, woman who sell ; puppets It takes money to make money," Steve said, admitting that he has had visions of grand profits. He would like to start-a.D.B. paraphernalia mail-order business:
"I don't have the money for a good ad," Steve said. Early in the fall, Steve sits down to think up :a new design for the annual , party" T-shirt".On.the.,10th anniversary; in 1981, a black shirt sported a $20 bill-with D.
Early in the fall, Steve sits down to think up :a new design for the annual , party" T-shirt".On.the.,10th anniversary; in 1981, a black shirt sported a $20 bill-with D.B.'s likeness in the center ..
This year, Steve has ordered burgundy, black and navy bilje shirts. Inside a briefcase depicted bulging with bills is written this ditty: "Some say DB was a thief; Others sit In somber grief. We think he's alive and. well, Somewhere here In Arlel.
Most often, Steve sells out of the 100 or so shirts he. prints. Collectors often arrive the day before the annual party, just to get shirts in mint condition.
AIN
For this weekend's. affair, Steve jinvested $32".in building a stage in the tiny tavern adjoining the store? Besides the usual stocking up on toilet paper and paper towels and garbage.cans, and trucking in about 100 cases of beer,Steve also buys 25 poundsof hamburgen and makes chill.
His crowds have numbered as high as 1;000 A-giant pot of chill is.kept hot, over an outdoor fire in front of the store to warm bystanders who watchithe annual parachute demonstration by local skyjumpers National and local press people, begin telephoning;as
early as
kept hot, over an outdoor fire in front of the store to warm bystanders who watchithe annual parachute demonstration by local skyjumpers National and local press people, begin telephoning;as
early as October, Steve said: ALPE People sit at Steve's bar and tell him their versions of the Cooper myth.
'Someday I'd like to write a book on it, " he said.
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DB Cooper-19451UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum

DATE:	12/6/83 J48m

REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SAC, NEWARK (164-402) (RUC) (TRA)

SUBJECT:
NORJAC;
CAA;
00 : SE
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re: Bureau teletype to all offices, 11/10/81. Newark telcall to Seattle, 11/30/83.
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of
On 11/30/83, Morrisville, Pennsylvania,
personally appeared at the Trenton RA of the Newark Division. resides at the above address with
related that she from 10/66 to 3/6/69.
is the who had resided on
one occasion on the Delaware believes to be identical to the unsub in
this matter.
is the who had resided on
one occasion on the Delaware believes to be identical to the unsub in
this matter. She described in the following manner:
Sex
Male
Race
Caucasian 5'11"
Height
175 lbs.
Weight Facial Hair DOB Military Service
None
USMC (enlisted
and earned Purple Heart in Korean conflict)
per is a trained paratrooper who had boasted of making. "combat jumps" in Korea. He had also claimed to have used his paratrooper skills in in Scottsdale, Arizona.
who has not been seen since 1971, had/has
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who
and who lived/lives in
also has a
named
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Ruch Data
(2) NK 164-402
The above is submitted to Seattle for any action deemed appropriate. Referenced teletype is the only serial in Newark case file and, accordingly, there is no available composite or disseminable synopsis with which to compare the
Referenced teletype is the only serial in Newark case file and, accordingly, there is no available composite or disseminable synopsis with which to compare the information furnished.
At the conclusion of any action deemed appropriate, Seattle should mail the enclosed photograph directly to
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DB Cooper-1945312/6/83 SAC, NEWARK (164-402) (RUC) (TRA) NORJAC; CAA; 00 : SE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
0
Re: Bureau teletype to all offices, 11/10/81. Newark telcall to Seattle, 11/30/83.
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of
On 11/30/83, Morrisville, Pennsylvania,
personally appeared at the Trenton RA of the Newark Division. resides at the above address with
related that she from 10/66 to 3/6/69.
is the who had resided on
one occasion on the Delaware believes to be identical to the unsub in
this matter. She described in the following manner:
Sex
Male
Race
Caucasian 5'11"
Height
Weight
175 lbs.
Facial Hair
None
DOB Military Service
USMC (enlisted
and earned Purple Heart in Korean conflict)
per is a trained paratrooper who had boasted of making "combat jumps" in Korea.
Facial Hair
None
DOB Military Service
USMC (enlisted
and earned Purple Heart in Korean conflict)
per is a trained paratrooper who had boasted of making "combat jumps" in Korea. He had also claimed to have used his paratrooper skills in in Scottsdale, Arizona.
who has not been seen since 1971, had/has who
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named
and who lived/lives in
Minquadale, Delaware.
also has a
named 1647-81-8744
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To : FILE (164-81)
Date
1/11/84
W WSAC
From SAC ALLEN P. WHITAKER
Subject : NORJAK
telephone
On 1/10/84 advised that a client of the bank.
advised in
that several years ago, he was the vicinity of Woodland, Washington. He sold a home to an indi- vidual, name unrecalled, who fell behind in the payments on the house. When attempted to collect on the debt of the purchaser of the home, the home was mysteriously burned to the ground. related that the purchaser of the home was a pilot and that this individual strongly resembles the artist's sketch of subject D.
related that the purchaser of the home was a pilot and that this individual strongly resembles the artist's sketch of subject D. B. Cooper.
advised that may be contacted at the. above business location.
APW : Idk
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To
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Date
1/11/84
From VSAC ALLEN P. WHITAKER
Subject : NORJAK
On 1/10/84 advised that a client of the bank,
telephone
that several years ago, he was the vicinity of Woodland, Washington. He sold a home to an indi- vidual, name unrecalled, who fell behind in the payments on the house. When attempted to collect on the debt of the purchaser of the home, the home was mysteriously burned to the ground.
advised in related that the purchaser of the home was a pilot and that this individual strongly resembles the artist's sketch of subject D. B. Cooper.
advised that may be contacted at the. above business location.
APW: Idk (1)
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advised that may be contacted at the. above business location.
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To : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC) Subject NORJAK CAA 00: Seattle
Date
1/12/84
Re born
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division is one driver's license photograph of
For information of Seattle, on September 28, 1983, an anonymous letter was received at the Santa Ana, California, Resident Agency, Los Angeles Division, wherein the writer stated as follows:
"To Whom It May Concern-
I wrote about this before but I'll try again. You have pictures of a man who jumped out of an airplane with money and has never been caught. It's
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I'm a neighbor of his-he has the money, he looks like the man and has an airline background. Also he changed his name. I'm not going to write again but you should heed this advice.
A neighbor."
Investigation reflected the following background information regarding the individual referred to in the above
"
Investigation reflected the following background information regarding the individual referred to in the above mentioned letter:
Name Address
Costa Mesa, California
California driver's license number
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of Birth Height
5'10" 185 pounds
Weight
@ Seattle (Enc. 1) 1 - Los Angeles
dRS/fjk (3)
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DB Cooper-19458
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Hair Eyes Date of Issuance of License Prior Address as of 7/27/79
Brown Hazel
August 15, 1980
Vehicles
NCIC Criminal History
Westminster, California and three other vehicles which appear to be custom type vehicles None
On 10/13/83, the California Department of Motor Vehicles made available a driver's license photograph of
SC Carol J. Lullmann determined on 10/25/83, that had no arrest record at the Orange County, California, Sheriff's Office.
On 10/25/83, SC Lullmann determined the Costa Mesa, California, Police Department file reflects on 7/17/82, b6 b7C
reported the side door of a recreational vehicle parked at his residence had been pried open and several items removed from the vehicle including
Police Department file reflects on 7/17/82, b6 b7C
reported the side door of a recreational vehicle parked at his residence had been pried open and several items removed from the vehicle including binoculars, a shotgun, a butcher knife and a tool kit. This vehicle is a California license subsequently reported to the police department the shotgun had not been stolen from the vehicle and had in fact been in another location at the time the vehicle was broken into.
A comparison of the driver's license photograph of with the composite drawing of the unsub in this matter reflects a vague resemblence; however, no further inquiry is being conducted by the Los Angeles Division regarding unless specifically requested by the Seattle Division.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-19459Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Date
1/12/84
From :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (RUC)
Subject : NORJAK CAA 00: Seattle
Re born
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division is one driver's license photograph of
For information of Seattle, on September 28, 1983, an anonymous letter was received at the Santa Ana, California, Resident Agency, Los Angeles Division, wherein the
driver's license photograph of
For information of Seattle, on September 28, 1983, an anonymous letter was received at the Santa Ana, California, Resident Agency, Los Angeles Division, wherein the writer stated as follows:
"To Whom It May Concern-
I wrote about this before but I'll try again. You have pictures of a man who jumped out of an airplane with money and has never been caught. It's I'm a neighbor of his-he has the money, he looks like the man and has an airline background. Also he changed his name. I'm not going to write again but you should heed this advice.
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A neighbor."
Investigation reflected the following background information regarding the individual referred to in the above mentioned letter:
Name Address
Costa Mesa, California
California driver's license number
Race Sex
White Male
Date of Birth Height Weight
5'10" 185 pounds 2- Seattle (Enc. 1) 1 - Los Angeles
dRS/fjk (3)
1647-81-8746 SEATTHED
JAN 19 1054
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET :
Los Angeles
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1647-81-8746 SEATTHED
JAN 19 1054
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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 1/23/84
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Newark letter to Seattle, 12/6/83.
of Enclosed for the Baltimore Division is one photograph also enclosed is background data LHM and artists conception drawing of Unsub, aka Dan Cooper, D.B. Cooper.
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 5'11", 175 pounds, prior military service with the U.
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 5'11", 175 pounds, prior military service with the U.S. Marine Corps, enlisted in and had earned a Purple Heart in the Korean War.
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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She said that has not been seen nor heard of to her knowledge, since 1971 (November 24, 1971 is the date of captioned hijacking). She said that had a by the name of who
and who lived or lives in Minquadale, Delaware.
She said that also has a by the name of
No further information was furnished by the Newark Division regarding any other information furnished by
LEADS
BALTIMORE DIVISION
At Minquadale, Delaware
Attempt to locate and develop in an effort
background
information was furnished by the Newark Division regarding any other information furnished by
LEADS
BALTIMORE DIVISION
At Minquadale, Delaware
Attempt to locate and develop in an effort
background information regarding to determine if he is identical to Unsub (If is eliminated as suspect, mail the enclosed photograph of back to .
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DB Cooper-19463
- 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 1/23/84
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Newark letter to Seattle, 12/6/83.
of Enclosed for the Baltimore Division is one photograph also enclosed is background data LHM and artists conception drawing of Unsub, aka Dan Cooper, D.B. Cooper.
For the information of the Baltimore Division, on November 30, 1983,
Morrisville, Pennsylvania, telephone personally appeared at the