CONCREDUTOR OF ANGERPANTS	NAME AND NAYMIM	ASETSTED ÇA ESCEIVED	CHARGE	DIHOMTAX
$0 Nowata OK	Bryant Coffelt 12647	8-11-47	forg 2nd deg
PD Ponga City OK	Bryan Coffelt 4250	8-11-47	forg auto theft	TOT Nowata OK 60
SP MoAlester OK	Bryant Coffelt 48320	8-25-47	forg Sec Deg	2 yrs 11-19-48 disch
PD Jackson Từ OEM Memphis TN	Bryant Coffelt 1200 Bryant Coffelt 1 166	3-9-49 3-10-49	laro of car DyOr	pend rel to Fed Auth pond 4-28-49 10: yes: vini 5 yrs on Dyer Act viel 5 yrs on RER viol to commence to ruti after byer Act Viol served
USP Atlanta GA	Bryant Coffele 69305 -	5-12-49	NMVTA & att to escape the custody of the OSM	10. VEB
USP Leavenworth KS	Bryant Coffelt 70815-L	1-16-54 rec in transfer from Atlanta	not given	ł conditional Fel
VEB
USP Leavenworth KS	Bryant Coffelt 70815-L	1-16-54 rec in transfer from Atlanta	not given	ł conditional Fel 7-20-
SO Marion AR	Bryant Coffelt 8396	5-13-56.	DWI
PD Pittsburg KS	Jack Bryant Coffelt A-98604.	9-29-74	felony theft	rol to Ck Co Auth

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTIOS FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION WASHINGTON, D. D. 20837
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The following information lian FBI racord, NUMBER is famished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.
590 868
Ossoription and Related Data:
Race:
W
Ser:
M
Height:
6 '2
Weigh:
195
Haiy:
brown
Eyes:
gray
Date and Place of Birth:
2-20-16 Carthage MO
Scars and Marks:
unknown
Address:
(in 1974) 4208 8 12th Rd Arlington VA
Occupation:
Salesman
Social Security Number:
513 26 2480
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Data:	5/17/78
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Memorandum
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
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ICT:
NORJAK
DATE: 5/17/78
Criminal
On 5/17/78, Bureau Investigative Division, FBINQ, Ext. 4192, advised he had a memo- randum on his dock containing results of interview of External Affairs Division with CBS Newscaster by Based on queries of requested the Portland Division to determine answers to the following:
advised that that CBS investigation revealed that one of the stewardesses (name not Ichown to apparently identified a photograph of JACK
of requested the Portland Division to determine answers to the following:
advised that that CBS investigation revealed that one of the stewardesses (name not Ichown to apparently identified a photograph of JACK COFFE as D. B. COOFER. This photograph was apparently not shown to th stewardess by the FBI, however, did not know the identity of the individual who displayed the photograph to the stewardess requested any information in our file which would indicate that one of the stewardesses identified photograph of COFFELT as D. B. COOPER.
10 ans (2) further advised that that their investigation indicated that one of the passengers (name not known to apparently identified a photograph of COFFEUT ax identical to D. B. COOPER and that this photograph wa Shown by FBI Agents. requested confirmation of this point
(3) advised that CB8 interviewed officials at Boeing Aircraft and they advised CBS that the plane crew on the night of the skyjacking would not have "felt" a drop in cabin pressure as has been described in the news media as occurring. According to CBS, Boeing advised that the opening of the rear door and the resultant parachuting out of D.
According to CBS, Boeing advised that the opening of the rear door and the resultant parachuting out of D. B. COOPER would not have been apparent to the alane crew as previously described in newR media accounts. requested any data that the Bureau h in files to refute this claim.
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har determined that when COFFELT was S HUMPHREY. also advised that that CBS the onto stattor he had was the SAC of the Atlanta Office, Also, that CORKELT knew J. EDGAR HOOVER and TUBE that it is CBS' opinion that th reason the FBI does not consider COFFELT a legitimate suspect the obvious reluctance to discuss COFFELT of SA 5 Ši
and SAC REED of Seattle is because COFTELT in obvio an informant or an asset of some sort of the FBI, and additional was a personal friend of J.
is CBS' opinion that th reason the FBI does not consider COFFELT a legitimate suspect the obvious reluctance to discuss COFFELT of SA 5 Ši
and SAC REED of Seattle is because COFTELT in obvio an informant or an asset of some sort of the FBI, and additional was a personal friend of J. EDGAR HOOVER and HUBERT HUMPHREY. effect, is accusing the FBI of covering up the COFFELT, COOPER relationship.
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advised the bottom line, of course, regarding response to accusations is, "How did we positively eliminate COFFELT as being D. B. COOPER?" would like information telephonically in this regard a.m. of 5/18/78, to be followed with airtel enclosing appropriate documentation from the file. was advised that the Seattle Division is 0Q ,ni this matter and that some of the information concerning the COFFELT matter would be available to Seattle and not necessarily in the Portland file. To this, requested that Portland coordinate with Seattle regarding the questions set forth above
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190057Z MAY 78 FM SEATTLE . ( 164-81) (P ) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE BT UNCLAS. SECTION I OF . 2' ATTENTION : PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE; GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION.
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RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO BUREAU, MAY 15, 1978; SEATTLE TEL TO BUREAU, JULY 22, 1977; LITTLE ROCK TEL TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977; DENVER TEL .TO' BUREAU,. JULY 20, 1977; SEATTLE TEL. TO BUREAU, JULY 19, 1977; ATLANTA AIRTEL TO BUREAU, MAY 13, 1977; WFO AIRTEL TO. BUREAU, MARCH 2, 1977; LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO BUREAU, JANUARY 24, 1977.
IT IS NOTED ABOVE REFERENCES ARE PERTINENT TO . THE
QUESTIONS RAISED BY
OF CBS "60 MINUTES" TO BUREAU
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CONCERNING CLAIM THAT BRYANT' COFFELT'S b6 PHOTOGRAPH WAS SHOWN TO AN UNKNOWN STEWARDESS, BUREAU REFER TO LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977, WHICH CONTAINS AN INTERVIEW THAT STEWARDESS
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HAD WITH LITTLE ROCK. AGENTS
CONCERNING: HER CONTACT WITH
THIS TELETYPE
PARTIALLY STATES :
SHOWED HER SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF A MAN
AGENTS
CONCERNING: HER CONTACT WITH
THIS TELETYPE
PARTIALLY STATES :
SHOWED HER SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF A MAN HE CLAIMED WAS. COFFELT. HE WANTED HER TO IDENTIFY THE PHOTOS, AND SHE LOOKED CLOSELY. AT THEM ;. RECALLING THAT THE HIJACKER HAD DARKER SKIN, A RECEDING HAIRLINE WITH THIN BLACK HAIR, AND, AFTER LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS, SHE COULD. NOT: TELL IF THE. MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS REALLY D. B. COOPER. . THE MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH HAD THE HAIRLINE, THE THINNING HAIR, THE EARS, NOSE, AND LONG FACE, BUT IN . THE PHOTOGRAPH THE MAN HAD FATTER CHEEKS. SHE MENTIONED ABOUT THE CHEEKS BEING TOO, FAT, AND HE EXPLAINED THAT COFFELT HAD. A DARK COMPLEXION AND USED MAKEUP IN ORDER FOR HIS COMPLEXION TO APPEAR LIGHTER AND THAT HE HAD BEEN RECEIVING CANCER TREATMENTS . AND THAT WAS THE REASON FOR HIS
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HAVING GAINED WEIGHT .. SHE STATED THE PHOTOGRAPHS APPEARED TO BE' A. COUPLE FROM
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SHE STATED THE PHOTOGRAPHS APPEARED TO BE' A. COUPLE FROM
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WASHINGTON, D. C., IN SUMMER, 1974."
SEATTLE FILE. DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INSTANCE WHERE COFFELI'S PHOTOGRAPH HAS BEEN SHOWN TO. ANY PASSENGERS BY THE FBI. BECAUSE OF PASSAGE, OF OVER SIX. YEARS SINCE . INCIDENT OCCURRED, LACK OF PHYSICAL . RESEMBLANCE TO UNSUB. AND BECAUSE OF . OTHER REASONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER.
CONCERNING THE "DROP IN CABIN PRESSURE", SEE SEATTLE REPORT OF SA CHARLES. E. FARRELL, FEBRUARY. 16, 1972, EXPERIMENT WITH AIRSTAIRS, PAGES 280-285. THE CREW DID NOT NOTICE A DROP IN PRESSURE WHEN . THE DOOR TO AIRSTAIRS WAS OPENED BUT NOTED AN INCREASE IN PRESSURE WHEN AIRSTAIRS CLOSED, DUE TO . AIR PRESSURE AGAINST THEM WHEN UNSUB JUMPED FROM THE STAIRS. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH OF CBS DURING RECENT INTERVIEW AT SEATTLE.
SEATTLE FILE REFLECTS THAT COFFELT HAS MADE NUMEROUS CLAIMS THAT HE KNEW PROMINENT PERSONS INCLUDING FORMER FBI DIRECTOR J. EDGAR HOOVER. THE CURRENT INDICATION THAT. . HE ALSO KNEW
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. HE ALSO KNEW
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FORMER SEN. HUBERT HUMPHREY IS BRAND NEW. COFFELT'S ARREST RECORD. AND BACKGROUND WOULD TEND TO . DISCREDIT SUCH GRANDIOSE CLAIMS. THERE IS ALSO. NO INDICATION IN SEATTLE FILE OF 'WHO
VISITED COFFELT WHEN HE, WAS IN PRISON IN ATLANTA AND b6 b7c
ALLEGATION. THAT SAC, ATLANTA WAS COFFELI'S ONLY VISITOR IS
HIGHLY DOUBTFUL AND. BORDERS ON. THE. LUDICROUS.
SEATTLE FILE DOES NOT REFLECT. ANY. FACTS THAT WOULD
b6 SUPPORT THE CLAIM THAT COFFELI. WAS AN HOWEVER, INFORMATION CONTAINED IN .WFO AIRTEL TO BUREAU, b7D
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MARCH 2, 1977, DOES INDICATE THAT THE LAWRENCE, KANSAS POLICE
DEPARTMENT PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT
AND COFFELT WORKED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THIS"AIRTEL SHOWS COFFELT INTERVIEWED BY WFO AT WHICH TIME HE DENIED POSING AS .A. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OR. THAT
COFFELI HAS BEEN. PRINCIPALLY ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT BECAUSE OF : A. NUMBER OF FACTORS : (1) DOCTORS' STATEMENTS INDICATING HIS HEALTH WOULD PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN AN ACTIVITY SUCH AS .
NUMBER OF FACTORS : (1) DOCTORS' STATEMENTS INDICATING HIS HEALTH WOULD PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN AN ACTIVITY SUCH AS .NORJAK. NORTHERN b6
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VIRGINIA DOCTORS HOSPITAL DIAGNOSED COFFELT. AS HAVING SEVERE
DB Cooper-16563PAGE FIVE SE 164-8! UNCLAS THROMBOPLEBITIS OF LEGS IN 1973. SEE WFO AIRTEL TO BUREA, JUNE 21, 1977.
· SEATTLE, D.C., ADVISED COFFELT COULD ONLY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS STUNT ' IN HIS EARLIER YEARS, 25-30 YEARS OF AGE, BECAUSE HIS' PHYSICAL CONDITION HAD DETERIORATED SUBSTANTIALLY IN HIS. LATER YEARS (2)
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HAS STATED COFFELT SUFFERED FROM SEVERE ALCOHOLISM AND WAS ON VERGE OF NERVOUS BREAKDOWN DURING APPROXIMATE PERIOD. SHE' FURTHER ADVISES HE HAD PLEBITIS AND EMPHYSEMA WHICH CAUSED HIM TO WEAR HEAVY NYLON SUPPORT STOCKINGS AND CAUSED. HIM PAIN WHEN HE MOVED .. BUREAU CAN OBTAIN . COPY OF HER INTERVIEW FROM WFO FILE 164-169 ÍN HONOLULU AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, CC .WFO, DATED APRIL 13, .1977. BUREAU NOTE STILL RESIDES IN HAWAII AND DOES NOT WISH TO BE INTERVIEWED BY CBS BUT CONTINUES TO COOPERATE WITH .
BUREAU NOTE STILL RESIDES IN HAWAII AND DOES NOT WISH TO BE INTERVIEWED BY CBS BUT CONTINUES TO COOPERATE WITH . FBI
(3) ON DECEMBER 6, 1971, APPROXIMATELY 12 DAYS AFTER NORJAK, COFFELT HAD A PRE-EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW AT NORTHERN VIRGINIA DOCTORS HOSPITAL. THIS. IN SPITE OF b6 b7C
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THE PARACHUTE FALL THAT HE WAS PRACTICALLY BEDRIDDEN. FOR 15 MONTHS.
(4) COFFELT'S FINGERPRINTS WERE. COMPARED TO NORJAK PARTIALS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS .; AND (5) THERE IS NO INDICATION OF ANY PARACHUTE TRAINING IN COFFELT 'S .BACKGROUND.
OBSERVATIONS: THE INQUIRY BY ."60 MINUTES" IS BASED. ON
AN . ASSOCIATION WHICH DEVELOPED BETWEEN BRYANT COFFELI AND :
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ENTITLED, "CLEAVE THE LIQUID SKY", WHICH WAS DICTATED BY
COFFELT THIS MANUSCRIPT HAD. NO, REPEAT NO., CONNECTION WITH NORJAK BUT REPORTEDLY WAS A. GLORIDIFIED AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY COFFELT. IN ABOUT . 1974, AFTER THEIR RESPECTIVE
COFFELT CLAIMED THAT HE WAS "D.
GLORIDIFIED AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY COFFELT. IN ABOUT . 1974, AFTER THEIR RESPECTIVE
COFFELT CLAIMED THAT HE WAS "D. B. COOPER"
AND CONVINCED AN EXPEDITION. TO NORTHERN OREGON TO LOOK FOR THE NORJAK MONEY. .. IT IS. NOTED' INSTRU-
MENTATION OF THE NORJAK PLAN INDICATES UNSUB. EXITED FROM' PLANE OVER SOUTHERN WASHINGTON WITH NO CHANCE OF LANDING IN OREGON. IN 1976, AFTER COFFELT'S DEATH, WHICH. WAS APPARENTLY UNKNOWN AT THAT TIME, BEGAN WORK' ON A FICTIONALIZED
DB Cooper-16565PAGE SEVEN SE 164-81 UNCLAS'
VERSION.OF HIS EXPERIENCES WITH COFFELT .WHICH HE ENTITLED,
IT IS THIS b6 b7C ৳7D
MANUSCRIPT WHICH
A FORMER CBS EMPLOYEE,
IS
NOW APPARENTLY TRYING TO INTEREST "60 MINUTES" IN THIS STORY IT. WOULD APPEAR THAT HOPES THAT . "60 MINUTES" WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE THE BUREAU VERIFY OR DISPROVE CERTAIN INFOR- MATION IN THIS. MANUSCRIPT. MORE, DETAILS ARE CONTAINED IN A REPORT WHICH IS REFERRED TO LATER.
BUREAU SHOULD NOTE THAT. STORY CONCERNING: b6 COF.FELT WAS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED TO A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ৳7D
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BUREAU SHOULD NOTE THAT. STORY CONCERNING: b6 COF.FELT WAS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED TO A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ৳7D
b7C U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND THE FBI IN NOVEMBER, 1976, IN'LOS ANGELES; HOWEVER, IT WAS SO COMPLETELY FILLED WITH ERRORS THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GIVE IT SERIOUS CONSIDERATION.
SINCE THAT TIME, HAVE INTERVIEWED, OR ATTEMPTED TO INTERVIEW, MOST NORJAK EYE WITNESSES AND OFFERED THEM MONEY TO SERVE AS "CONSULTANTS" FOR A PROPOSED FILM. AFTER THESE INTERVIEWS, STORY WOULD BT
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NORJAK. (A). 00 : SEATTLE.
DB Cooper-16567PAGE EIGHT SE 15. 31 UNCLAS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO MORE CLOSELY FIT KNOWN NO,RJAK FACTS.
POSSIBLY . TOTALING $10,000 FOR HIS STORY. AND' WITH THAT . MUCH MONEY INVESTED, IS COMMITTED TO THIS. COFFELT/COOPER RELATIONSHIP. IN THE PAST,
b6 b7C b7D BOTH HAVE CONSULTED WITH U.S. ATTORNEYS. IN LOS ANGELES. AND LAS VEGAS, ASKING THEM TO INVESTIGATE AN FBI COVER UP.
IN THE PAST,
b6 b7C b7D BOTH HAVE CONSULTED WITH U.S. ATTORNEYS. IN LOS ANGELES. AND LAS VEGAS, ASKING THEM TO INVESTIGATE AN FBI COVER UP. . NOW HAS INTERESTED . CBS NEWS WITH HIS STORY, POSSIBLY IW THE HOPE OF OBTAINING ADDITIONAL PERTINENT OR CONFIDENTIAL . FBI' INFORMATION TO. UPDATE HIS ALREADY ALTERED SCRIPT.
AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED, HAS OFFERED MONEY TO NORJAK b6 EYE WITNESSES TO ACT AS TECHNICAL, ADVISORS AND AT LEAST ONE
b7C b7D WITNESS, HAŞ TRAVELLED TO LOS ANGELES TO DISCUSS HIS OFFER OF $5,000 NOW, WITH POSSIBLE RESIDUAL PROCEEDS OF $30,000. IN ADDITION, HAS ADVISED NORJAK WITNESSES THAT HE HAS ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL FBI INFORMATION; THAT HE IS WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE FBI ON. THIS MATTER: AND, THAT THE FBI HAS VERIFIED' ALL OR PART. OF HIS SCRIPT. SEATTLE CONSIDERS COFFELT A VERY POOR SUSPECT. AND ALL
DB Cooper-16568PAGE NINE SE 164-31 'UNCLAS EVIDENCE TO DATE POINTS, TO THE FACT THAT COFFELT IS NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB
IN A CASE, SUCH AS THIS,, THE BUREAU .WILL RECOGNIZE IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO, REFUTE CERTAIN STATEMENTS, PAR- TICULARLY CONCERNING PROMINENT DECEASED PERSONS.
WILL RECOGNIZE IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO, REFUTE CERTAIN STATEMENTS, PAR- TICULARLY CONCERNING PROMINENT DECEASED PERSONS. IT IS- EQUALLY VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO POSITIVELY ELIMINATE MANY SUSPECTS AND INDEED SEATTLE. HAS REOPENED SEVERAL. PREVIOUSLY "ELIMINATED" SUSPECTS BECAUSE NEW EVIDENCE HAS COME TO LIGHT, .AT THE PRESENT TIME WE HAVE INVESTIGATED. A TOTAL OF 939 SUSPECTS : WITH ONLY , 18 STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION; HOWEVER, THIS FIGURE INCREASES AS THE ANNIVERSARY DATE IS APPROACHED EACH YEAR.
BY' SEPARATE COMMUNICATION, SEATTLE IS FORWARDING A
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT PREPARED b6
WHICH . WAS PREPARED BY THEM FOR.UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS', WHO ALSO . CONSIDERED
BASED
ON UNIVERSAL STUDIO. REFUSED TO FOLLOW
THROUGH ON PRODUCTION BECAUSE THE COFFELT STORY WAS NOT BELIEVABLE. INFORMATION ALSO DEVELOPED THAT OTHER MAJOR NETWORKS AND STUDIOS HAVE TURNED THIS STORY DOWN FOR THE
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-BUREAU SHOULD ALSO NOTE THAT THE QUESTIONS RAISED BY ARE. SOME OF b6
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-BUREAU SHOULD ALSO NOTE THAT THE QUESTIONS RAISED BY ARE. SOME OF b6
b7C PREVIOUSLY RAISED IT IS FELT CBS WILL CONTINUE TO RAISE MORE. OF THESE SAME QUESTIONS IN AN ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THE SCRIPT. BY"OBTAINING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE BUREAU OR TO "MUDDY THE WATER". BY CLAIMING A "COVER UP". BY THE BUREAU AS TO COFFELT'S ALLEGED ASSOCIATION WITH THE FBI.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
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RE IMMEDIATE BUTEL TO ATLANTA PORTLAND AND. SEATTLE, MAY 18, 1979.
FOLLOWING TELETYPE WAS FURNISHED TO BUREAU IN REPLY TO. BUREAU TELCALL TO SEATTLE AND IS FURNISHED YOUR OFFICE FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION :
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UNCLAS NORJAK
RE BUTELCAL TO PORTLAND MAY 17, 1978, AND BUTELCALS . TO SEATTLE AND ATLANTA MAY 18, 1978.
SEATTLE IMMEDIATE FBI PORTLAND IMMEDIATE BT
UNCLAS NORJAK
RE BUTELCAL TO PORTLAND MAY 17, 1978, AND BUTELCALS . TO SEATTLE AND ATLANTA MAY 18, 1978.
FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES,
CBS
NEWS, ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DIRECTOR ON MAY 15, 1978, REGARDING CAPTIONED 'MATTER. ON THE SAME DATE, WAS CONTACTED BY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE, AND WAS ADIVSED THAT ?
1 AND ONE OF HIS ASSISTANTS,
HAD BEEN INVESTIGATING THE COOPER CASE FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. THEY HAD TALKED TO, NUMEROUS PEOPLE AND HAD FILMED INTERVIEWS WITH STEWARDESSES AND PASSENGERS WHO WOULD BE
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IN A POSITION TO KNOW THE DETAILS OF COOPER'S ACTIVITIES AND TO IDENTIFY PHOTOGRAPHS OF COOPER, COFFELT, REFERRED TO BY
IS BELIEVED IDENTICAL TO BRYANT COFFELT, WHITE MALE, DOB FEBRUARY 20, 1916, CARTHAGE, MISSOURI, FBI NO. 590 868.
DURING COURSE OF THEIR INVESTIGATION THEY HAVE DEVELOPED SUSPECT, ONE JACK COFFELT, NOW DECEASED. ACCORDING TO WHEN COFFELT
THAT HE, COFFELT, WAS D. B.
COOPER. HAS TOLD COFFELT'S STORY TO A FREE-LANCE WRITER BY THE NAME OF AND CBS HAS TALKED TO AND PRESUMABLY SAID THAT
HAS TOLD COFFELT'S STORY TO A FREE-LANCE WRITER BY THE NAME OF AND CBS HAS TALKED TO AND PRESUMABLY SAID THAT THEIR INTERVIEW OF ONE OF THE STEWARDESSES HAS DISCLOSED THATSHE IDENTIFIED A PICTURE OF COFFELT AS D. B. COOPER; HOWEVER, SHE CLAIMS THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS NEVER SHOWN TO HER BY THE FBI. CES HAS ALSO INTERVIEWED A PASSENGER WHO SAID THE FBI DID SHOW KIM A PICTURE OF COFFELT WHICH HE IDENTIFIED AS COOPER BUT THE FBI NEVER FOLLOWED UP WITH ANY ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION
CLAIMS THAT CBS HAS LEARNED THAT A TEST FLIGHT PERFORMED FOR THE BUREAU DETERMINED; THAT WHEN THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE WAS LET DOWN THE CABIN PRESSURE, IN THE PLANE DROPPED.
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THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE ACTUAL FLIGHT WITH COOPER AND THIS WAS ONE OF THE MEANS BY WHICH THE CREW DETERMINED THE APPROXIMATE AREA THAT COOPER JUMPED FROM THE PLANE. CBS SAYS THEY HAVE TALKED TO OFFICIALS OF THE BOEING AIRCRAFT CORPORA- TION AND THEY SAY THAT A DROP OF CABIN PRESSURE, SUCH AS OCCURRED, WOULD NOT BE APPARENT TO THE CREW.
CBS SAYS THEY HAVE TALKED TO OFFICIALS OF THE BOEING AIRCRAFT CORPORA- TION AND THEY SAY THAT A DROP OF CABIN PRESSURE, SUCH AS OCCURRED, WOULD NOT BE APPARENT TO THE CREW.
CBS HAS TALKED TO SA WHO HAS BEEN THE CASE AGENT ON THE NORJAK CASE FOR THE PORTLAND OFFICE SINCE 1971 AND TO SAC JOHN REED OF THE SEATTLE OFFICE. FURTHER STATED THAT WHEN COFFELT THE ONLY PERSON TO VISIT HIM WAS THE SAC IN THE ATLANTA OFFICE. IN ADDITION THEY HAVE DEVELOPED SOME INDEPENDENT INFORMATION THAT COFFEL'T KNEW J. EDGAR HOOVER AND SENATOR HUBERT HUMPHREY.
CBS HAS INTERVIEWED SA THE CASE AGENT
IN PORTLAND, AND SAC JOHN REED IN SEATTLE. CONTENDS
THAT HIS QUESTIONS CONCERNING COFFELI WERE NOT ADEQUATELY ANSWERED BY EITHER OR REED AND IT IS HIS FEELING THAT THE RELUCTANCE OF THE BUREAU TO TALK ABOUT COFFELI LEADS CBS TO BELIEVE THAT HE WAS EITHER AN INFORMANT OR HIS ACQUAINT- ANCESHIP WITH J. EDGAR HOOVER AND HUBERT HUMPHREY PRECLUDED
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DB Cooper-16574PAGE FOUR DE HHQ 9003 UNCLAS ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION OF COFFELI. ADVISED HE HAD ONE QUESTION THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ANSWERED AND THAT IS, "WHY IS THE FBI SO CERTAIN THAT JACK COFFELT IS NOT D.
ADVISED HE HAD ONE QUESTION THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ANSWERED AND THAT IS, "WHY IS THE FBI SO CERTAIN THAT JACK COFFELT IS NOT D. B. COOPER?" LEADS :
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE TO REVIEW APPROPRIATE FILES FOR INFORMATION REGARDING QUESTIONS RAISED BY AFTER SUTEL RESULTS TO INCLUDE DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO FBIHQ CONTAINING THE ANSWERS.
AND THERE-
IN ADDITION, ATLANTA IS TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL
AT AND ASCERTAIN DATES ON WHICH BRYANT COFFELT ALONG WITH OTHER.PERTINENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
ALL OFFICES SUTEL RESULTS.
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UNCLAS
NORJAC. 00 : SEATTLE,
RE BUTEL TO ATLANTA, SEATTLE AND PORTLAND, MAY 19, 1978, SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, MAY 19, 1978, ATLANTA TELCALL TO BUREAU, MAY 19, 1978.
REVIEW OF ATLANTA FILE REFLECTS FIRST MENTION
AND DAVID BRYANT COFFELI IS IN SERIAL 86, ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, MAY 13, 1977.
REVIEW OF ATLANTA FILE REFLECTS FIRST MENTION
AND DAVID BRYANT COFFELI IS IN SERIAL 86, ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, MAY 13, 1977. THIS AIRTEL REFLECTS
FILE
NUMBER
A
164-81-7899
!
MAY 1 5 1978
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DB Cooper-16576
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FILES ALSO DISCLOSE DAVID BRYANT COFFELT
AND FURTHER RECORDS HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO GSA, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
THIS INFORMATION OBTAINED AS RESULT OF INTERVIEW OF
ATTORNEY, FIRST NATIONAL BANK TOWER, ATLANTA,
WHO REQUESTED INTERVIEW AS RESULT OF CONTACT WITH ATTORNEY THIS AIRTEL FORWARDED TO LAS VEGAS
NUMEROUS LETTERS WRITTEN
THE ATLANTA FILE FURTHER REFLECTS TELETYPE FROM LITTLE ROCK TO DIRECTOR, DATED JULY 20, 1977, CONTAINS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING COFFELI AS DO b6 b7C b7D
OTHER TELETYPES AS FOLLOWS: SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED JULY 22, 1977; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED
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DB Cooper-16577PAGE THREE AT (164-254) UNCLAS JULY 19, 1977; ATLANTA TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED JULY 27, 1977 WHICH CONTAINS ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING INFORMATION FURNISHED BY ATTORNEY RELATING b6 b7C b7D WASHINGTON
UNCLAS JULY 19, 1977; ATLANTA TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED JULY 27, 1977 WHICH CONTAINS ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING INFORMATION FURNISHED BY ATTORNEY RELATING b6 b7C b7D WASHINGTON FIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED AUGUST 2, 1977; AND ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, DATED AUGUST 24, 1977.
OTHER SERIALS IN FILE CONTAIN NO REFERENCE TO EITHER COFFELI AND RECENT SERIALS ARE THOSE FORWARDED FROM DIRECTOR TO ALL FIELD OFFICES CONCERNING ANY FACTS TO BE RELEASED TO THE PRESS.
BASED ON INFORMATION IN THE ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, DATED MAY 13, 1977, IT IS APPARENT AND DAVID BRYANT COFFELT WERE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BT
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DB Cooper-16578 LRO 002 1392345Z 00 HQ KC SE DE LR 0 192300Z MAY. 78 FM LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE KANSAS CITY (164-80) IMMEDIATE SEATTLE (164-81) IMMEDIATE BT
UNCLAS
NORJAK (A), 00 : SEATTLE. RE SEATTLE TELCALL TO LITTLE ROCK MAY 19, 1978. FOR INFORMATION KANSAS CITY, SEATTLE TELEPHONICALLY REQUESTED CONTACT BE MADE WITH WHO WAS STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED HIJACKED AIRPLANE. SEATTLE AND BUREAU DESIRES BE INTERVIEWED TO DETERMINE WHETHER RECENTLY CONTACTED BY COMMENTATOR ON TELEVISION
SEATTLE AND BUREAU DESIRES BE INTERVIEWED TO DETERMINE WHETHER RECENTLY CONTACTED BY COMMENTATOR ON TELEVISION PROGRAM "60 MINUTES", OR ANY OTHER PERSON CONNECTED WITH THAT PROGRAM.
WAS TO BE INTERVIEWED AS TO WHETHER SHE MADE ANY IDENTIFICATION OR STATEMENT OF PAST IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT AS HIJACKER, WILL ALSO DETERMINE IF CONTACTED BY ANY OTHER MEDIA SINCE INTERVIEW BY SPECIAL AGENT LITTLE ROCK DIVISION.
164-81-7900
MAY 2 0 1978) $
DB Cooper-16579
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LIVED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS,
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS WITH
WHO WAS EMPLOYED AS
ARKANSAS. ON MAY 19, 1977 IT WAS DETERMINED DURING ACCEPTED POSITION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. NO FORWARDING ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER COULD BE LOCATED.
FOR INFORMATION KANSAS CITY HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED SEVERAL TIMES AT FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, DENIED MAKING IDENTIFICATION OF COFFELI, STATE PHOTOS WERE NOT CLEAR BUT SOME OF COFFELT 'S FEATURES RESEMBLED THOSE OF HIJACKER.
KANSA'S CITY AT COLUMBIA, MISSOURI CONTACT REGARDING QUESTIONS SET FORTH BY SEATTLE.
OF COFFELI, STATE PHOTOS WERE NOT CLEAR BUT SOME OF COFFELT 'S FEATURES RESEMBLED THOSE OF HIJACKER.
KANSA'S CITY AT COLUMBIA, MISSOURI CONTACT REGARDING QUESTIONS SET FORTH BY SEATTLE.
FURNISH RESULIS OF INTERVIEW TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, AND LITTLE ROCK .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
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DB Cooper-16580XX
5/19/78
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P).
· General Investigative Division
SUDJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE: BRYANT CORELLA
Re Seattle toletype to the Bureau dated 5/18/78. Enclosed for the Bureau is one (1) copy of a 126 pare report entitled,
dated
ARNED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau (Enc. 1) 3 - Seattle MIN: skh (5)
164-61-7901
5 - DB Cooper-16581
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.
b6 b7C b7D5/19/78
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN:
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
BRYANT COFFELA
Re Seattle toletype to the Buroau dated 5/18/78.
Enclosed for the Bureau is one (1) copy of a 126 pace report entitled.
ARNIED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau (Enc. 1) (3 - Soattle RIN : skh (5)
164- 51 7901
DB Cooper-1658?
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General Investigative Division
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General Investigative Division
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b6 b7C b7DPDO 090 1430130Z 00 HQ SE DE PD 002 0 222341Z MAY 78 FM PORTLAND (164-41) P TO DIRECTOR (164-211]) IMMEDIATE SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE BT UNCLAS NORJACK
RE TELCALL OF
FBIHQ, TO ASAC
PORTLAND, MAY 22, 1978.
ON MAY 4, 1978,
REPRESENTING
OF CBS "SIXTY MINUTES" APPEARED AT THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH CAPTIONED MATTER. ARRANGEMENTS FOR 
APPEARANCE FOLLOWED A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN FBIHQ, AND SAÇ, PORTLAND, AND SAC, SEATTLE, REGARDING "SIXTY MINUTES" DESIRE TO GET INFORMATION IN THIS CASE. THE BUREAU IS WELL AWARE OF "SIXTY MINUTES'" ATTEMPT TO VERIFY A SPECULATIVE SUSPECT IN THIS CASE BY THE NAME OF BRYANT COFFELI. IN THE INITIAL
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DB Cooper-16583
164-81-7902
5PAGE TWO PD 164-41 UNCLAS
DISCUSSION, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT PORTLAND WOULD NOT DISCUSS THIS MATTER WITH OR "SIXTY MINUTES" AND WAS SO ADVISED. SAC, PORTLAND, WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REQUESTED BY
TO MAKE SA AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS BACKGROUND INFORMATION WITH OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT IT WOULD NOT
SAC, PORTLAND, WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REQUESTED BY
TO MAKE SA AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS BACKGROUND INFORMATION WITH OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT IT WOULD NOT BE ON FILM OR BE A RECORDED INTERVIEW.
ARRIVED PORTLAND ON MAY 4, 1978. A BRIEF
DISCUSSION WAS HELD BETWEEN AND SAC. REGARDING THE
GROUND RULES FOR THIS INTERVIEW WITH SA
AFTER
WHICH SA WAS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE LIMITED PUR- POSE OF PROVIDING BACKGROUND INFORMATION IN THIS CASE TO SAC WAS PRESENT DURING THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERVIEW, WHICH DID IN FACT CONCERN ITSELF WITH BACKGROUND DATA AS TO TIMES, PLACES, AND EVENTS. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS INTER- VIEW, NO NAMES OF PERSONS, PARTICULARLY WITNESSES OR SUSPECTS, WERE DISCUSSED. IT WAS CLEARLY POINTED OUT TO THAT THE IDENTITIES OF PILOTS, STEWARDESSES AND PASSENGERS WOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED. EVEN THOUGH MANY OF THE NAMES HAVE APPEARED IN THE PRINTED MEDIUM, SUCH INFORMATION
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DB Cooper-16584 b6 b7C
PAGE THREE PD 164-41 UNCLAS
WOULD NOT EMANATE FROM THE FBI. ATTEMPTED TO MAKE INQUIRIES CONCERNING SUSPECTS, AND IT WAS SPECIFICALLY POINTED OUT TO HIM THIS INFORMATION WOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED,
ATTEMPTED TO MAKE INQUIRIES CONCERNING SUSPECTS, AND IT WAS SPECIFICALLY POINTED OUT TO HIM THIS INFORMATION WOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED, NOR WOULD THE BASIS UPON WHICH ANY PARTICULAR SUSPECT WAS CONSIDERED BE DISCUSSED. IN FACT, DURING THE COURSE OF THIS INTERVIEW, NO SUCH DISCUSSION DID OCCUR AND SPECIFICALLY, THE NAME OF COFFELT WAS- NOT UTTERED BY THE SAC, SA
THE INFORMATION FURNISHED
1 DID NOT EXCEED THAT WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN RELEASED TO THE MEDIA, THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH IS WELL KNOWN TO THE BUREAU, 'AND SPECIFICALLY, IT DID NOT EXCEED THAT INFORMATION WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THE ALLEN LANSBURG PRODUCTIONS (FREE LANCE) TELEVISION DOCUMEN- TARY FILMED IN FEBRUARY, 1977. BT
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DB Cooper-16585,5/23/78
ARITEL
AIRMAIL
TO
: SAC, HONOLULU
(164-85)
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
:
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile:
164-2111
RE: Honolulu telcal to Seattle, 5/23/78.
Enclosed for the Honolulu Division are one (1) copy each of three (3) photographs supposedly depicting JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, Aka Jack Coffelt.
HONOLULU DIVISION At Honolulu, Hawaii ,
Will display photographs to to determine if she can identify the
HONOLULU DIVISION At Honolulu, Hawaii ,
Will display photographs to to determine if she can identify the individual depicted as JACK COFFELT. Sutel results. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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RNN : 1dk (4)
164-81-9903
DB Cooper-16586Trunsmil attached by Farxin!
PLAINTEXT
Priority IMM.
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) From SAC, HONOLULU (164-85) Subject: NORJAK

Date:	5-25-18
Time:	Transmitted .

Initials - Other Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Racord Mop Newspoper clipping ( .) Photograph Artists Cnnemption LETTER ( Fpq) & ENVELOPE (2) Special handling instructions:
Approved
RWE BALL
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164-86-7904 Un
y 7
DB Cooper-16587 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) (RUC)
NORJAK
5/10/78 b6 b7C
Re Chicago letter to Milwaukee dated 2/28/78.
On 3/21/78 Sawyer County Hayward, Sheriff's Department, and Wisconsin, checked their arrest files to locate any records for of the Twin
On 3/21/78 Sawyer County Hayward, Sheriff's Department, and Wisconsin, checked their arrest files to locate any records for of the Twin Gables Tavern in Hayward, Wisconsin. Both advised that is an
advised
alcoholic and known to spend a lot of money. that is popular in the Hayward area and does an excellent business at the Twin Gables Tavern located in Hayward, Wisconsin.
On 4/26/78 Sawyer County Sheriff's Department, advised at Hayward, Wisconsin, that he has known of the Twin Gables Tavern, for several years and does not believe of planning and executing an airlines hijacking. stated that his opinion is based on the fact that alcoholic and leads a relatively disordered life. further stated that although spends money freely when he is drinking, does not appear to have a lot of money or to be living beyond his means. would be capable
is an
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Scattle 2 - Milwaukee BS/djz (4)
7905 164-81-7-7 I .; ) 1 5 1273 0
DB Cooper-16595
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TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Priority SECRET
3-24-77)
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Ront inc EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/23/78
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TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: MEDIA RELATIONS)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Portland teletype to the Bureau dated 5/22/78.
The Alan Lansburg Productions television documentary filmed in February, 1977, utilizing Special Agent has not been viewed by Seattle. The Seattle Division understands that the Bureau has a copy of this television documentary. b6 b7C
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Bureau is requested to forward to Seattle a copy of the documentary so that Seattle will be aware of the information contained therein.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau
1 - Portland (164-41) ( Info) { 3 }- Seattle RNN : arm (RUIDOS LUN-
AzAC 2
5 b6 b7C
m Searched
164-81-7906
Indezed
Approved:
Transmitted
DB Cooper-16596
Per
(Number) ('T'in;)
FOI/DOJ
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET
{ 3 }- Seattle RNN : arm (RUIDOS LUN-
AzAC 2
5 b6 b7C
m Searched
164-81-7906
Indezed
Approved:
Transmitted
DB Cooper-16596
Per
(Number) ('T'in;)
FOI/DOJ
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET FacsimileFD-36 (Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: SECRET Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/23/78

TO	: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ( ATTN: MEDIA RELATIONS)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Portland teletype to the Bureau dated 5/22/78.
The Alan Lansburg Productions television documentary filmed in February, 1977, utilizing Special Agent has not been viewed by Seattle. The Seattle Division understands that the Bureau has a copy of this television documentary.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Bureau is requested to forward to Seattle a copy of the documentary so that Seattle will be aware of the information contained therein.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Bureau is requested to forward to Seattle a copy of the documentary so that Seattle will be aware of the information contained therein.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Bureau 1 - Portland (164-41) ( Info) 3 - Seattle RNN : arm (6)
ado 164-81-7906
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Approved:
Transmitted
Per
DB Cooper-16597
(Number) (Tine)
FBI/DOJFD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Date:
5/23/77
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Precedence)
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
RE: San Diego teletype to Bureau & Seattle, 5/23/78.
Enclosed for San Diego are five (5) black and white . photographs of JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, obtained from
For the information of San Diego, these are the photographs showed to Stewardess has identified these photographs "60 Minutes" as being
in an interview with identical with UNSUB in this matter.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At San Diego, California
Will display enclosed photographs to to determine her evaluation of whether or not the individual depicted might possibly be identical with UNSUB.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At San Diego, California
Will display enclosed photographs to to determine her evaluation of whether or not the individual depicted might possibly be identical with UNSUB.
Armed and Dangerous.
2-Bureau 2-San Deigo (Enc-5) 3-Seattle 
RNN : 1dk RUN (7)
I
164-81-7907
Serielisca
Indozou
Filed
Approved:
Sent M Por
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1075 O - 500-092
DB Cooper-16598
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 2-14-14)
FBI
Dato:
5/23/77
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Precedence)
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI
(164-2111)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
RE: San Diego teletype to Bureau & Seattle, 5/23/78.
Enclosed for San Diego are five (5) black and white photographs of JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, obtained from
For the information of San Diego, these are the photographs showed to Stewardess has identified these photographs "60 Minutes" as being
in an interview with identical with UNSUB in this matter.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At San Diego, California
Will display enclosed photographs to
to determine her evaluation of whether or not the individual depicted might possibly be identical with UNSUB.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At San Diego, California
Will display enclosed photographs to
to determine her evaluation of whether or not the individual depicted might possibly be identical with UNSUB.
Armed and Dangerous.
2-Bureau 2-San Deigo (Enc-5) 33Seattle
0
„RNN : Idk (7)
164-81-7901
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
GPO : 1975 O - 500-002
DB Cooper-16599;
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0 232240Z MAY 78 FM SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (IMMEDIATE) SEATTLE (164-81) (IMMEDIATE), ATTENTION: SA b6 b7C
BT
UNCLAS
UNSUB; DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A), 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL OF SA
MAY 23, 1978. b7C b7D
STEWARDESS, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES,
TELEPHONE NUMBER SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SIXTY MINUTES CBS TELEVISION SHOW AT ANY TIME. SHE FURTHER ADVISED THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY CONTACTED BY OR BY A PERSON BY THE NAME OF IN RECENT MONTHS. ADVISED THAT IN THE EVENT SHE IS CONTACTED, SHE WILL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF
ADVISED THAT IN THE EVENT SHE IS CONTACTED, SHE WILL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF THE FBI. ARMED. AND DANGEROUS. BT
164-81-7908 {
F
DB Cooper-16600
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KCO 009 1432225Z 00 HQ LR SE DE KC
0 232200Z MAY 78
FM KANSAS CITY (164-30) RUC
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) (IMMEDIATE) LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (IMMEDIATE) SEATTLE (164-81) (IMMEDIATE)
BT
UNCLAS
NORJAK A; 00 : SEATTLE RE LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, AND KANSAS CITY MAY 19, 1978.
INSTANT DATE,
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, ADVISED 12
AND STATED IA DID OF INTERVIEW AT
THIS TIME.
PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :
IN MID -JULY 1977, CONTACTED IN DENVER, COLORADO , BY
ALLEGED ACCOUNT OF CAPTIONED MATTER.
164-81-7909
DB Cooper-16601
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IN LATE JULY, 1977, CONTACTED AT FORDYCE, ARKANSAS, BY AND AGAIN PROVIDED PICTURES
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OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT. ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED
MANUSCRIPT OF STATED MANUSCRIPT AND PHOTOGRAPH OF COFFELI SUBSEQUENTLY MADE
ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED
MANUSCRIPT OF STATED MANUSCRIPT AND PHOTOGRAPH OF COFFELI SUBSEQUENTLY MADE AVAILABLE TO FBI AGENT, LITTLE ROCK.
ADVISED
SUBSEQUENTLY CONTACTED BY
WHO PLACED IN
CONTACT WITH
CBS NEWS, WHICH RESULTED IN
FLOWN TO NEW YORK AT CBS
EXPENSE FOR INTERVIEW BY
60 MINUTES.
STATED
INTERVIEWED BY
ON
SHOWED
FEBRUARY 24, 1978, RE CAPTIONED MATTER. A PHOTO SPREAD OF APPROXIMATELY 6 PHOTOS, ALL OF WHICH WERE PHOTOS OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT. PROVIDED COPY OF STATEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1978 AS FOLLOWS:
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DB Cooper-16602b6 b7C
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PAGE THREE KC 164-80 UNCLAS
STATED
RECEIVED NO MONIES FROM
CBS, OTHER THAN EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL TO NEW YORK.
FURTHER ADVISED
HAS SUBSEQUENTLY ENTERED b6 b7C
INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
WHICH WILL
RESULT IN OR ACTING AS TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR MOVIE BASED ON CAPTIONED MATTER.
ADVISED A PRODUCER HAS NOT BEEN FOUND FOR THIS MOVIE TO DATE, AND THAT NO MONIES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED REGARDING THIS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
SEATTLE NEED S REPEAT OF PARA 2 LAST OF LINE 3 ABAND FIRST OF LINE FOUR
RETURN TO TALD RETURN TO TALK
BT
SEATTLE NEED S REPEAT OF PARA 2 LAST OF LINE 3 ABAND FIRST OF LINE FOUR
RETURN TO TALD RETURN TO TALK
DB Cooper-16603;FD-3G (Rev. 7-27-76)
FBI
CLASSIFICATION:
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET Airtel CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/24/78

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

Re Seattle telephone call to Bureau Supervisor 5/24/78.
Enclosed are one copy each of five black and white photographs depicting JAMES BRYANT COFFELT.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
RUNG5) 2 - Bureau (Enc 5) 3 - Seattle BNN/THE UN
164-81-7910
DB Cooper-16604
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
(IN) : 1077 () - 225-539
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype :
7-27-76)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Airtel Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/24/78

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

Re Seattle telephone call to Bureau Supervisor 5/24/78.
Enclosed are one copy each of five black and white photographs depicting JAMES BRYANT COFFELT. ARMED & DANGEROUS 3
2 Bureau (Enc 5) Seattle RNN/ljt (5)
164-81-7910
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-16605
Per
GPO : 1077 () - 225-539
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-3G (Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Routine EFTO CLEAR Date MAY 22, 1978
FM PORTLAND (164-41) P
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE
BT
UNCLAS
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO ATLANTA, SEATTLE AND PORTLAND, MAY 18, 1978.
. PORTLAND FILES CONTAIN NO INFORMATION OF THIS MATTER IN
ADDITION TO THAT FURNISHED BUREAU BY SEATTLE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
AIRMAIL COPY FURNISHED SEATTLE. BT
164-81-911 1 - Seattle (164-81) (AM) 1 - Portland
RPH : Cam (2)
INDEXED OF FILED MAY 23 1778 COL. SLALLLE b6 b7C
18K
Approved: 1/may
Transmitted 0
Per DB Cooper-16606
Normalesel
(Tin}
FBI/DOJ
bud.
b6 b7C ৳7DVZCZCHQO 179 1432306 00 HI DE HN 0 232150Z MAY 78 FM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE SEATTLE (164-81) IMMEDIATE BT
UNCLAS
NORJAK (A) ; 00 : SEATTLE.
RE HONOLULU, AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, APRIL 13, 1977, AND SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALLS TO HONOLULU, MAY 18 AND 23, 1978. ON MAY 19, 1978, OF JACK BRYANT COFFELI (NOW DECEASED), ADVISED THAT PHOTOS OF BRYANT COFFELT AS OBTAINED BY SA OF THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION WERE
ON MAY 19, 1978, OF JACK BRYANT COFFELI (NOW DECEASED), ADVISED THAT PHOTOS OF BRYANT COFFELT AS OBTAINED BY SA OF THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION WERE SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE, BUT SHE DID NOT THINK THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE IDENTICAL TO JACK COFFELT. SHE ADVISED THAT JACK COFFELT ALWAYS WORE HORN-RIMMED GLASSES AS COMPARED TO THE REGULAR FRAME GLASSES AS DISPLAYED IN THE ONE PHOTOGRAPH; AND IN ADDITION, JACK COFFELT DID NOT DISPLAY THE SMOKING MANNERISM
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164-51-7912
MAVO ETTE 00 DB Cooper-16607PAGE TWO HN 164-85 UNCLAS OF HAVING HIS CIGARETTE DANGLING FROM HIS LIPS AS DEPICTED IN THE OTHER PHOTOGRAPH .
SHE FURTHER ADVISED SHE STILL HAS ONE PHOTO OF JACK COFFELI SOMEWHERE WHICH SHE HAS DISPLAYED TO THE FBI IN HONOLULU IN THE PAST, AND SHE WILL MAKE IT AVAILABLE AGAIN FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES. SHE STATED, HOWEVER, SHE WILL NOT ALLOW THE PHOTOGRAPH TO BE REPRODUCED.
A COMPARISON OF THIS PHOTOGRAPH OF JACK COFFELI WITH THAT OF THE BUREAU ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF "D. B. COOPER" IN EARLY 1977 WOULD LEAD AN OBSERVER TO CONCLUDE THAT THE TWO INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT IDENTICAL.
COOPER" IN EARLY 1977 WOULD LEAD AN OBSERVER TO CONCLUDE THAT THE TWO INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT IDENTICAL.
STATED SHE HAS RECENTLY MOVED, AND THE PHOTO IS IN HER PERSONAL POSSESSION SOMEWHERE, AND SHE WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE IT FOR ADDITIONAL COMPARATIVE PURPOSES. PROVIDED A FIVE-PAGE HANDWRITTEN LETTER CALIFORNIA, IN WHICH MATTERS CONCERNING JACK COFFELI WERE DISCUSSED. SHE ADVISED AS THE LETTER EXPLAINS, MUCH OF THE CONTENTS OF THE LETTER PERTAINED TO A BOOK WHICH COFFELT HAD WRITTEN
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WAS CONCERNED WITH REGARD TO THE EFFORTS OF ONE OF JACK COFFELI'S, TO OBTAIN THE RIGHTS TO THE BOOK WRITTEN BY COFFELT SO THAT THE BOOK COULD BE PUBLISHED AND SUBSEQUENTLY MADE INTO A MOVIE.
FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE LETTER ALSO DEALT WITH SOME UNUSUAL CONTACTS SHE HAVE HAD WITH ONE
ALLEGED TO BE A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE PRODUCER. AN ENTIRE COPY OF THE LETTER AND ENVELOPE WERE PROVIDED TO THE FBI, AND A COPY OF SAME IS BEING TELECOPIED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION, INSTANT DATE.
AN ENTIRE COPY OF THE LETTER AND ENVELOPE WERE PROVIDED TO THE FBI, AND A COPY OF SAME IS BEING TELECOPIED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION, INSTANT DATE.
ADVISED THAT ON THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, 1971, SHE AND JACK COFFELT WERE LIVING
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FURTHER ADVISED THAT FROM
SHE WAS EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
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SHE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL SHE CAN RECALL WORKING WITH AT THAT AGENCY WAS A GIRL BY THE NAME (LAST NAME UNKNN) ; HOWEVER, TO THE BEST OF HER RECOLLECTION, HAD MOVED TO TENNESSEE, CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN.
SHE ADVISED THAT
CALIFORNIA,
SHE ALSO ADVISED THAT HER NEW ADDRESS IS WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII, PHONE
SEATTLE, AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WILL FORWARD TO HONOLULU ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF JACK COFFELT SO THAT SAME CAN BE DISPLAYED TO IN HONOLULU.
SHE ADVISED THAT
CALIFORNIA,
SHE ALSO ADVISED THAT HER NEW ADDRESS IS WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII, PHONE
SEATTLE, AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WILL FORWARD TO HONOLULU ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF JACK COFFELT SO THAT SAME CAN BE DISPLAYED TO IN HONOLULU. b6 b7C
HONOLULU, AT HONOLULU, HAWAII, WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH RE COMPARISON OF HER PHOTOGRAPH OF JACK COFFELT WITH THOSE TO BE PROVIDED BY SEATTLE DIVISION. AIRTEL TO SEATTLE FOLLOWS.
BT
DB Cooper-16610
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b6 b7CUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
ĐỒTE: 5/16/78

REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
(SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111

TO: SAC, OMAHA
RE:
For the information of Omaha, an individual in a position to know advised the Portland Division that approximately two years ago, he became aware that a Washington, who had b6 b7C b7D
previously had no visible resources at all,
He did not connect any possible significance with this case until it occurred to him recently that
Investigation by the Seattle Division concerning this matter has revealed that according to sources, has
Washington.
connect any possible significance with this case until it occurred to him recently that
Investigation by the Seattle Division concerning this matter has revealed that according to sources, has
Washington. It should
be noted that is in the area where D. B. COOPER was allegedly to have landed following his para- chuting from the airplane.
A source known to the Seattle Division has additionally indicated that he knows and has stated The source indicated that
impression that
The source has also indi-
cated that
It is unknown,
according to the source, where
through
Seattle.
menno
6/21
2 - Omaha
3 - Seattle
10/10
JTG/ljt
sparched
(5) Serialized IndexedA
Filed 4
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*7U. S. GPO:1977-0-241-530/3380 DB Cooper-16611
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (4: CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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it is the source's SE 164-81
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A review of records indicate that
true name is These records also indicate he is a white male born has blue eyes, weighs 205 pounds, and is 5'11" tall.
LEADS :
OMAHA DIVISION
At Nebraska
Will conduct logical credit and criminal checks
concerning :
LEADS :
OMAHA DIVISION
At Nebraska
Will conduct logical credit and criminal checks
concerning in an attempt to determine if he is known in that area. In the event he is, will attempt to determine the source of his alleged income from there.
SEATTLE DIVISION
At
Will conduct the same investigation requested of Omaha Division.
At Vancouver, Washington
Will contact Internal Revenue Service Special Agent and determine what is necessary to obtain income tax returns.
information concerning
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-16612UNITED STATES GOVERNMEN memorandum
2 DATE: 5/16/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO: SAC, OMAHA
RE :
For the information of Omaha, an individual in a position to know advised the Portland Division that approximately two years ago, he became aware that a Washington, who had b6 b7C b7D
previously had no visible resources at all,
He did not connect any possible significance with this case until it occurred to him recently that
Investigation by the Seattle Division
had b6 b7C b7D
previously had no visible resources at all,
He did not connect any possible significance with this case until it occurred to him recently that
Investigation by the Seattle Division concerning this matter has revealed that according to sources, has
Washington. it should
be noted that is in the area where D. B. COOPER was allegedly to have landed following his para- chuting from the airplane.
A source known to the Seattle Division has additionally indicated that he knows and has stated The source indicated that
it is the source's
impression that
The source has also indi-
cated that
It is unknown,
according to the source,
through Seattle. ₹ 2- Omaha 3 - Seattle JEG/ljt (5)
164-81-7913 
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan *TU. 8. GPO : 1977-0-241-590/9360 DB Cooper-16613
7
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR 41 CFR) 101-11 ‹ 5010-112 }
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile 
AIRTEL Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL :
3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile 
AIRTEL Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/24/78

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

RE :
ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
SUB NUMBER 933
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 5/5/78.
Enclosed for the Portland Division is one (1) copy of referenced communication.
For the information of the Portland Division, RACKSTRAW has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he resembles the artist's composite of Unsub, and because of his military background particularly his paratrooper training. He appears to be fully capable of successfully affecting the Norjak hijacking.
LEADS :
PORTLAND DIVISION
At Portland, Oregon
Will discuss with the United States Attorney's Office in Portland the feasibility of obtaining a subpoena for the palm prints of ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW.
:
PORTLAND DIVISION
At Portland, Oregon
Will discuss with the United States Attorney's Office in Portland the feasibility of obtaining a subpoena for the palm prints of ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 3
2 - Portland (Encl .. 1)
Sacramento
Seattle (164-81)
RNN : ecf
(7)
164-81-7914
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DB Cooper-16615
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Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
FBI/DOJ
050146053 0mn FD-36 (Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/24/78

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

RE :
ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
SUB NUMBER 933
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 5/5/78.
Enclosed for the Portland Division is one (1) copy of referenced communication.
For the information of the Portland Division, RACKSTRAW has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he
For the information of the Portland Division, RACKSTRAW has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he resembles the artist's composite of Unsub, and because of his military background particularly his paratrooper training. He appears to be fully capable of successfully affecting the Norjak hijacking.
LEADS:
PORTLAND DIVISION
At Portland, Oregon
Will discuss with the United States Attorney's Office in Portland the feasibility of obtaining a subpoena for the palm prints of ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Portland (Encl .. 1) 2 - Sacramento 3> Seattle (164-81) RNN : ecf (7)
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(Number)
(Time)
Per
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-16616MI 164-36 BS/djz 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special at Hayward, Wisconsin:
Agent On April 11, 1978,
at
was contacted Twin Gables Tavern in Hayward,
Wisconsin. advised that he moved to Hayward. Wisconsin, in 1962 from Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been of Twin b7C
Gables Tavern since denied any involvement in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines flight 350 on November 24, 1971, stating he has not
in 1962 from Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been of Twin b7C
Gables Tavern since denied any involvement in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines flight 350 on November 24, 1971, stating he has not been in the western part of the United States since he was in the military during the 1950's. furnished the following descriptive data:
Name
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Height
5 821
Weight
190 pounds
Eyes
Hair
Social Security Account Number
Green Brown (graying)
Residence
Wisconsin
Telephone number
Daughters
During interview of it was noted that he does in fact bear a resemblance to the artist's conception of subiect in Northwest Airlines flight 350 hijacking; however, eyes appear to be significantly farther apart. In
addition, appears much older, with numerous facial wrinkles, possibly due to his alleged heavy consumption of alcohol.
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DB Cooper-16617SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) (RUC)
5/15/78
NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Re Milwaukee letter to Seattle, 5/10/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted by SA which inadvertently was not forwarded to Seattle.
No further investigation outstanding at Milwaukee.
2-Seattle (Enc. 2) (RM) I-Milwaukee RAC : mhc (3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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7
DB Cooper-16618FD-302 (REV# 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
; 5/17/78
Date of transcription
Pa.,
telephone number was interviewed at her residence, at which time she advised that after reading an article in "The Star," a nationwide supermarket newspaper, concerning the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines, Flight 350, from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, it reminded her of an individual she had known several years previously. She advised that this individual was a a white male, possibly part Canadian, 6'1" tall, 175 pounds, medium build, who would now be approximately 46 years of age. She stated that he had a fair complexion and medium brown hair.
She advised that this individual was a a white male, possibly part Canadian, 6'1" tall, 175 pounds, medium build, who would now be approximately 46 years of age. She stated that he had a fair complexion and medium brown hair.
She advised that in was an employee of the Bankers Life Insurance Company, New Castle, Pa., and followed up on telephone leads in order to She stated that he and (phonetic) , of Butler, Pa., resided with her from approximately January, 1963, until March, 1963, when he moved to San Francisco, California, was giving him difficulty at that time.
She stated that
She stated that the last she knew, he was working for the Queens Vacuum Cleaner Company in San Francisco. She stated that she was doing telephone solicitation for the insurance company, and he came by her residence to pick up the leads, and this is how they became acquainted. She stated that during conversations over the years, she learned that he was apparently part Canadian and had been raised in Northern Michigan, and was used to living in the woods. She stated that at no time did he express an interest in airplanes, but indicated at one time, he had been a frogman in the Navy.
She stated that at no time did he express an interest in airplanes, but indicated at one time, he had been a frogman in the Navy. She stated that as she recalls, he indicated he was assigned to the Wilkinson FM Division.
She stated that he did drink socially, but was definitely not an alcoholic. She further advised that he smoked Lucky Brand cigarettes. She stated that he did not have an accent, wore his hair short, and had a slight swagger to his walk.
164-81-7917
Interviewed on
5/9/78
at Grove City, Pa.
File #
Pittsburgh 164-93
SA
5/15/78
by
Date dictated
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-16619
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She stated that she advised she had no idea as to his current whereabouts or anyone who would be able to locate him at this time.
She reiterated that he had a fair complexion, medium brown hair, and would be approximately 46 years of age at the present time.
She reiterated that he had a fair complexion, medium brown hair, and would be approximately 46 years of age at the present time.
DB Cooper-16620
. 61& FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
5/17/79
Date of transcription
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telephone number was Interviewed at Ber residence, at which time nhe advised that after reading an article in The Star," a nationwide supermarket nauspaper, concerning the hijacking of the Worthwest Airlines, Flight 350, From Portland, Oregon, to Goattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, it reminded hor of an individual ehe had Brown several yoare previously. she advised that this individual was a a white male, possibly part Canadian, 6'1' call, 175 pounds; medium baile, who would noe bo approximately 46 years of age. She stated that he had a fair complexion and medlun brown hair.
She advised that in
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was an employee of the Bankeru Life Insurance Company, Ser Castle, Pt , and followed up on telephone leads in order She stated that he and to (phonetic), of Butler, Pa., You del with her from approximately Janbory, 1963, ontil March, 1963, when he moved to San
Pt , and followed up on telephone leads in order She stated that he and to (phonetic), of Butler, Pa., You del with her from approximately Janbory, 1963, ontil March, 1963, when he moved to San Francisco, California, was string bis diffienity at that time.
She stated that . She stated that the last aba kade, bo waa vorking fot Cho Queene Wadqm Cleaner Company in San Francisco. São stated that she was doing telephone solicitation for the insurance quipany, and he came by her residence to pies up the leads, and this is how they became acquainted. She stated that during conversations ovar the years, she. learned that he was apparently part Canadian and had been raised In Northern Michigan, and was daed to Living in the woods. She stated that at mo time did se' expresa an interact in airplanes, but Indicated at one time, he had been a frogman in the navy. She stated that as she recalls, he indicated he was assigned to the wilkinson ya Division.
She stated that be did drink socially, but. waa definitely not an alcoholic. she Zurthor advised that he smoked Lacky Brand cigarettes. Sho stated that ho did not have an accent, vor bis hair short, and had a slight swagger to his wall.
Sho stated that ho did not have an accent, vor bis hair short, and had a slight swagger to his wall.
Interviewed on 5/9/78 at Grave City, Pa.
Hle Pittsburgh 166-93
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by SA
Date dictated
5/15/78
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This document contains - rielthers recommendations nor conclusions. off the FBI. It is the property of, the FBI' and In loaned. to your agency; it and Its contents are -not 'to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-16621
164-81-7917PG 164-93
She stated that she advised she had no idea as to biscurrent whereabouts or anyone who would be able to locate him at this time ..
She reiterated that he had a fair complexion, medium brown hair, and would be approximately 46 years of age at. the present time.
DB Cooper-16622AIRTEL

IO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, PITTSBURGH (164-93) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE) (BOFILE: 104-2111)

Ro Portland airtel to Pittsburgh dated 4/18/78.
of Enclosed for Portland are two copies of an FD-302 and enclosed for Seattle are five copies of
SEATTLE) (BOFILE: 104-2111)

Ro Portland airtel to Pittsburgh dated 4/18/78.
of Enclosed for Portland are two copies of an FD-302 and enclosed for Seattle are five copies of
FD-302 Of Original FD-302 will be forwarded to Seattle at a later dato.
Based upon information furnished by upon intervie, her suspect in this matter, is being eliminated based upon discrepancies in height, complexion, and ago. It is noted that 035 doccribed ac boing 6'1", currently approximately 46 years of age, and during interview, he was described as having a fair complexion.
2-Portland (Enco. - 2) 
2-Seattle (Encs. - 5) 1-Pittsburgh
GVR/jom (5)
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164-81-7918

SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED MAY 24 1978 J FBI-SEATTLE


DB Cooper-16623FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)
FBI TRANSMIT VIA: CLASSIFIC ION: Teletype
RECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAĻ Airtel EFTO CLEAR
Date
TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAĻ Airtel EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/16/78

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
MÃ
FROM:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101) (RUC)

NORJAK (A) (00: PORTLAND)
Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte, 3/28/78. .
On 5/12/78. Fort Bragg, N. C., advised he has and
been assigned to this unit for recalls an individual named being in the U. S.
Army assigned to this unit as at the then
but he has since
been discharged from the service and apparently has returned to his home. He stated all records concerning were shipped to Records Holding Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
advised he was the only other soldier presently assigned to this unit who was assigned here at the time who was in the U. S. Army, was at the then
He stated was from either North or South Dakota, and when he was discharged he was returning to his
home to take over
He
stated he has no idea of the home of record for but that it could be located in his 201 personnel file at the National Personnel
Army, was at the then
He stated was from either North or South Dakota, and when he was discharged he was returning to his
home to take over
He
stated he has no idea of the home of record for but that it could be located in his 201 personnel file at the National Personnel Record Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
Information copy is being forwarded to San Antonio in the event inquiry from Attorney is made regarding his furnishing of the information contained in referenced airtel.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2- Portland
1 . - San Antonio (164-1(1) (Info. ) 1 - Charlotte
RHC : 1bi
(4)
Approved:
ran mitted
afal cato Seattle
(Number ) (Time
164-81-7919 SEARCHED A DEYER SERIALIZER MIT 3 6 1978 FBI -SEATTLE 8
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DB Cooper-16624
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
Bufile 164-2111
5/22/73
Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte, 3/28/78; Portland airtel to Seattle, 4/4/78; Charlotte airtel to Portland, 5/16/78.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of referenced Charlotte airtel to Portland, 5/16/78, for com- pletion of the Seattle file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 Seattle (Enc.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of referenced Charlotte airtel to Portland, 5/16/78, for com- pletion of the Seattle file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 Seattle (Enc. 2) 2 - Portland RPH : ceh (4)
160-81-7920
LA1 2 4 1978 FEI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-16625 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
DATE: 5/22/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
XS Re :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Re memo of SA 3/29/78.
Current Spokane, Washington, directories reflect resides at Spokane, Washington, telephone
On 4/17/78, inquiry at the registrar's office, Spokane Community College, revealed is a student here, Records re- flect graduated from Evergreen High School, Vancouver, Washington, in He has Social Security Number He has been attending here for the last two years.
Records of Spokane County Sheriff - Spokane Police Combined Records Bureau reflect
Spokane, Washington, has been cited for but has had no arrests. Records reflected a description as white male, 5'10", 170 pounds, hazel eyes.
On 5/17/78,
was interviewed at Spokane Community College pursuant to appointment and before commencement of the interview, stated he sus-
On 5/17/78,
was interviewed at Spokane Community College pursuant to appointment and before commencement of the interview, stated he sus- pected the nature of the inquiry in that he had been contacted about this hijacking case previously. advised he has been living in Spokane, Washington, since 1973. He is pre- sently unemployed, but is attending school. He previously Western Sports Parachute Center in Vancouver, Wash-
and is an exper-
ington, ienced sports parachute jumper. He said that after the incident of the hijacking in 1971, (he recalled it was at Thanksgiving time) he has been jokingly been referred to as possible suspect by a number of acquaintances because of his experience in parachute jumping and it was noted that somewhat resembles the artist's conception of the unsub, which has received wide publicity. was born
He is otherwise described as 5'10". 164-81-921
JDJ/tcs (2)
DB Cooper-16626 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
STU. S. GPO: 1977-0-241-530/3360
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
LA FILED
MAY 2 2 1978-
FBNOEL FORM NONG (REV, /*76)
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) :01
3010-112
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GPO: 1977-0-241-530/3360
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
LA FILED
MAY 2 2 1978-
FBNOEL FORM NONG (REV, /*76)
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) :01
3010-112
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175 pounds, black hair, hazel eyes, medium complexion. has thin, fairly short black hair combed straight back, smooth face, slightly tapered chin, and, at time of interview, was wearing slightly dark lensed glasses of pilot or tear dropped shape.
When asked what his circumstances were at the time of the hijacking incident; replied that he was then employed at Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River. His employer was and he was living in Washington. He was the so employed until he was seriously injured in He said he remembers hearing about
the incident as to Vancouver at Thanksgiving Time, 1971, and was interested in it because of his knowledge of parachute jumping. He said he heard that the sports parachutes delivered to the hijacker had been rigged so as not to open and wondered if unsub had not been killed in the jump. Had the chute worked properly, said the unsub could well have, in his opinion, landed safely, particularly because of
Had the chute worked properly, said the unsub could well have, in his opinion, landed safely, particularly because of the weather at the time. It is his opinion that the unsub did not jump where the search was intensified or at least where the airplane pilot said he felt a motion of the plane as the man jumped. says he doubts a plane of that size would react to the weight of a man leaving the aircraft. (These technicals observations certainly must have been considered by airline personnel with more knowledge of such than
said he was contacted once before while employed at Lower Granite Dam, but he was not at all antagonistic at being interviewed. He was cordial and friendly.
It is being left to the discretion of the case Agent whether to have employment with b6 b7C
at Lower Granite Dam and residence at Washington, at Thanksgiving Time, 1971, verified. It appears he can be eliminated as a suspect in this case.
DB Cooper-16627
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP
3-24-77)
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL Priority SECRET Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
5/16/78
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(A)
00: SEATTLE
SUB G
Sus GG
For the information of the Latent Fingerprint Section, approximately 80 partial latent prints were obtained from the aircraft in which captioned hijacking took place. To date, Seattle is not aware that these partials have been searched through the computer system.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
If deemed appropriate, the Latent Fingerprint
Section will:
1. Review all latents in this case for the purpose of searching them through the computer system for possible identification. x
2. Will also forward to Seattle a copy of each full impression or any classifiable impression.
x
2. Will also forward to Seattle a copy of each full impression or any classifiable impression. These impressions would be used by Seattle to search them through local files in the State of Washington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau 3 - Seattle RNN : arm PAN( 5) ache
Searched. Serialized Indexed
les
Filed
164-81-7922
Approved: __
Transmitted
(Number)
(Timo)
Per
F01/00) DB Cooper-16628
FBI OM 164-310 SE 164-81 WLR: dae 1
The following investigation was conducted by SC Nebraska: b6 b7C
On May 24, 1978, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) inquiry of the states of Nebraska and Iowa concerning driver's license and auto registrations revealed no identifiable information for
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On the dates indicated, the following persons advised that records of their respective agencies contained no informa- tion on
May 24. 1978
Credit Bureau
May 25, 1978
Identification Bureau
Sheriff's Office;
May 25, 1978
Police Division.
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Credit Bureau
May 25, 1978
Identification Bureau
Sheriff's Office;
May 25, 1978
Police Division.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
5/30/78
SAC,
(164-310) (RUC)
NORJAK 00 : SEATTLE
Re Seattle letter to
5/16/78, with regard to
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suspect
2 Washington,
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an investigative insert reporting negative credit and criminal checks re
Nebraska.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - TPW : dae (3)
164-81-7924.
SEARCHED 1 INDEXED SERIALIZED. 7 FILED JUN B 1978 FEI-SEATTLE 
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DB Cooper-16630 5/30/78
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) BUfile 164-2111 00: Seattle SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
Enclosed for San Diego are copies of Seattle to Las Vegas airtel dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco to Seattle airtel dated 1/12/78.
(RUC)
NORJAK (A) BUfile 164-2111 00: Seattle SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
Enclosed for San Diego are copies of Seattle to Las Vegas airtel dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco to Seattle airtel dated 1/12/78.
Investigation at
Nevada, has determined is in California, with and can be located at telephone number (AC)
that
LEADS :
SAN DIEGO DIVISION:
At San Diego, California:
Will locate, identify, and interview telephone number
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through
born
It should be noted that owns a 1969 Chevrolet pickup, bearing Nevada license
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 1
2 - San Diego (Enc.2) 1)- Seattle (164-81) 1 - Las Vegas RRG : cae (4)
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DB Cooper-16631
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FD-448 (Rev. 9-1-76)
Transmit attached by Facsimile - CLEAR
Precedence
IMMEDIATE
To: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
Date:
5/25/18
From: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Time: Transmitted -
11:502
Initials -
GG/BU
Subject: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Mop Newspaper clipping Photograph Artists Conception Other FD302 4/29/75 ( pg)
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GG/BU
Subject: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Mop Newspaper clipping Photograph Artists Conception Other FD302 4/29/75 ( pg)
Special handling instructions:
FD302 4/15/76 (1 pg)
LR N/T TO SE 9/20/77
Approved:
FBI/DOJ
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DB Cooper-16632 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATI
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(1)
Dalo of transcription
5/1/75
Denver. telephone number was displayed a photo- graph of stated ihre
a "Good" resemblance to the invididual who seviacted the Northwest Orient plane. She stated due to the length of time that has passed since the striacting, she could not positively
stato whether
was this individual, but notod
part of her problem was due to the haziness of the photograph. She stated the receding hairline and the cars of appeared to be identical, but she was somewhat troubled by the roundness of the face and the broadness of the rose.
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Interviewod on 4/29/75 ot	Denver, Colorado	Flo # D:1 764-98 -247
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Interviewod on 4/29/75 ot	Denver, Colorado	Flo # D:1 764-98 -247
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This document contolus neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: It ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
4 U.S. GPOI 1074-585-204 DB Cooper-16633 ₱ 4/27/76
of transcription
Denver, Colorado, telephone was interviewed at the Stewardess Office, Frontier Airlines, Stapleton International Airport, Denver, Colorado.
was furnished a copy of her interview, which was conducted on November 24, 1971, regarding the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines (NOA), Flight 305, in Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. After reading her interview of November 24, 1971, was furnished a copy of Wyoming Operator's License in the name of date of birth 5'7", 160 pounds.
After reading her interview of November 24, 1971, was furnished a copy of Wyoming Operator's License in the name of date of birth 5'7", 160 pounds.
stated that upon reviewing her interview and looking at the photo that does bear a resemblance to the individual who hijacked NOA Flight 305. She noted, however, that the hijacker was considerably taller than the 5'7" height, which is depicted on driver's license, and that the nose of appeared to be somewhat broader than that of the hijacker's.
further noted it has been five years since the hijacking and that she seriously doubted whether or not she could identify the individual from photos and that she would have to see him in person before making any kind of identification.
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Intervlowod on, 4/15/76	cl Denver,	Colorado	Filo # DN 164-98
by SA	Doto dictatod	1/21/76

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This document contains neither recommandations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of tho FBI and is loaned to your ugoncy; D' ond Is contents are not to be distributed putsido
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This document contains neither recommandations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of tho FBI and is loaned to your ugoncy; D' ond Is contents are not to be distributed putsido your agency.
ButG 164-81-6725
DB Cooper-16634
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CLASSIFICATION:
Teletype
Facsimile
Airtel 
Routine
PRECEDENCE: Imi inte TOP SECRET SECRET Priority 
CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
9/20/77
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-812)
SI
FROM:
SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re Little Rock teletype to Director, 9/1/77.
On 9/16/77, were contacted at the University of Arkansas after several attempts had been made to contact them earlier. stated that he is very difficult to contact at home inasmuch as
stated that she is only in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from Friday morning until Monday afternoon.
Both were cooperative. told were planning any further contact with them until the FBI gave them an indication that it was proper to reinstate the contact with the
stated that he had finally that
was advised that the FBI was not trying to control his activities,
with them until the FBI gave them an indication that it was proper to reinstate the contact with the
stated that he had finally that
was advised that the FBI was not trying to control his activities, however, in the interest of justice it was hoped that he and his wife would refrain from entering into contracts until after
any the case had been disposed of.
stated that at no time did she make an identification of D. B. COOPER from 2 - Seattle 2 - Little Rock RJOC/vae (4)
Bub- 803 164-81-7672
SET 2 1977
Per
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DB Cooper 16635 LR 164-22
' She did note there were some similarities, however, she did not make any positive identification. She believed that her telephone conversation was probably recorded and she believed that he tried to con her into releasing some confidential information, however, she does not believe that she revealed any confidential information and did tell him items that had appeared in the newspapers and on television.
consented to a longer more thorough interview which would include all of the information she recalls from the time of the hijacking until the
consented to a longer more thorough interview which would include all of the information she recalls from the time of the hijacking until the present time, however, she wondered whether she might be able to review a copy of the statement she gave to the FBI immediately after the hijacking, including a description of the man she knew as D. B. COOPER.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will furnish Little Rock with copy of the initial ! b6 b7C
interview of so that she may be :
intelligently interviewed regarding items therein.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-15636FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dote of transcription
5/23/78
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Honolulu, Hawaii, phone of JACK BRYANT COFFELT (now deceased), advised that photos of BRYANT COFFELT as obtained by SA of the Los Angeles Division of the FBI were similar in appearance, but she did not think the individuals in the photographs were identical to JACK COFFELT. She advised that JACK COFFELT always wore horn-rimmed glasses as compared to the regular frame glasses as displayed in the one photograph; and in
She advised that JACK COFFELT always wore horn-rimmed glasses as compared to the regular frame glasses as displayed in the one photograph; and in addition, JACK COFFELT did not display the smoking mannerism of having his cigarette dangling from his lips at center mouth as depicted in the other photograph.
She further advised she still has one photo of JACK COFFELT somewhere which she has displayed to the FBI in Honolulu in the past, and she will make it available again for comparative purposes. She stated, however, she will not allow the photograph to be reproduced.
A comparison of this photograph of JACK COFFELT with that of the Bureau artist's conception of "D. B. COOPER" in early 1977 would lead an observer to conclude that the two individuals are not identical.
stated she has recently moved, and the photo is in her personal possession somewhere, and she will attempt to locate it for additional comparative purposes.
provided à five-page handwritten letter California, in which matters concerning JACK COFFELT were discussed. She advised as the letter explains, much of the contents of the letter pertained to a book which
à five-page handwritten letter California, in which matters concerning JACK COFFELT were discussed. She advised as the letter explains, much of the contents of the letter pertained to a book which COFFELT had written advised that
with regard to the efforts of one of. JACK COFFELT's, to
obtain the rights to the book written by COFFELT so that the book could be published and subsequently made into a movie. further advised that the letter also
164-81-7927
Interviewed on, 5/19/78 of Honolulu, Hawaii File # HN 164-85
by SA
Date diciotod
5/23/78
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DB Cooper-16637
This document conlains neither recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI. 11 Is the property of the FBI ond Is tooned to your agency; Il ond Ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
+ U.S. GPOI 1974-55K-214.
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dealt with some unusual contacts she had with one alleged to be a Hollywood movie producer. An entire copy of the letter and envelope were provided to the FBI.
advised that on the Thanksgiving holiday. 1971. she and JACK COFFELT were living in an Arlington, Virginia;
however, she cannot account for any of the specifics with regard that that Thanksgiving
she and JACK COFFELT were living in an Arlington, Virginia;
however, she cannot account for any of the specifics with regard that that Thanksgiving day's activities, and she could think of no one who could verify their activities for that day.
further advised that from she was employed by the Institute of Navigation, Washington, D. C., and that at her place of employment, the agency dealt with
She further advised that the only individual she could recall working with at that agency was a girl by the name
(last name unknown); however, to the best of her recollection, has moved to Tennessee, current address unknown.
She provided
California,
2
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DB Cooper-16638 x Airtel
5/23/78

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, HONOLULU (164-85) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle

Re Honolulu airtel to Bureau dated 8/12/76
applicable to Kansas City airtel to Seattle dated 3/15/77, and Seattle telephone calls to Honolulu, 5/18/78 and 5/23/78.
NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle

Re Honolulu airtel to Bureau dated 8/12/76
applicable to Kansas City airtel to Seattle dated 3/15/77, and Seattle telephone calls to Honolulu, 5/18/78 and 5/23/78.
Enclosed for Seattle is an original and one copy of an FD-302 regarding an interview conducted with on 5/19/78. Also enclosed are two photographs of State of Hawaii driver's license applicable to white male, SSAN is described as follows:
Name:
Height:
Weight:
5'LI" 200 pounds
Hair:
Brown
Eyes:
Hazel
Last Known Address:
Employment:
Kaneohe, Hawaii Bay Chevrolet Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
2 - Seattle (Enc. 4) 1 - Honolulu
RGHIROS (3)
164-81-9928
MAY 25 1978 FR-SEATTLE €
DB Cooper-16639
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LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will compare driver's license photograph of with Bureau artist's conception of
"D. B. COOPER.
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DB Cooper-166405/26/78
XX AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Reference Scattle Telcall from SA
5/19/78.
matter Referenced Telcall advised that witness in this either has been or is soon to be interviewed by CBS News Reporter of 60 Minutes.
matter Referenced Telcall advised that witness in this either has been or is soon to be interviewed by CBS News Reporter of 60 Minutes. The interview concerns captioned matter.
SA requested Minneapolis to locate and determine if she has been contacted by either or any one from the news media recently. If she has been contacted, Seattle desires to know by whom she was contacted and if no objections are interposed by her, Seattle would like to know what advised the news media.
In the event does not desire to talk about any conversations with the news media, Minneapolis was advised to drop the matter.
On 5/25/78 Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota advised
current address is San Diego, California
telephone number - Seattle 2 - San Diego 1 - Minneapolis JDH : kou (5)
16451-7929
SEVERED _ JENSENED SERIALIZED_ _ FILED MAY 3 1 1978 ECI-SEAYTLE
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DB Cooper-16641 HIP 104-73
LEAD
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Will contact and interview her as requested above by SUTEL results to Seattle.
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DB Cooper-16641 HIP 104-73
LEAD
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Will contact and interview her as requested above by SUTEL results to Seattle.
Seattle.
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DB Cooper-16642
- 2 -AIRTEL
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Re: JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, aka Jack Bryant Coffelt Bryant Arthur James Coffelt (TN)
Re Los Angeles teletype to the Bureau dated 5/25/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are three photographs of JACK COFFELA believed taken in 1962 furnished by California.
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0 Seattle (Enc. 3) 1 - Los Angeles JCA/nc (3)
165-81-7930
MAY 31 1978. £ ]-CSATLA
DB Cooper-16643LA0 027 RR HQ SE DE LA R 260500Z MAY 78 FM LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE BT
UW CLAS NORJAK, 00 : SEATTLE.
RE JAMES BRYANT COFFELI, AKA JACK BRYANT COFFELT, BRYANT ARTHUR JAMES COFFELT (TN), .
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES MAY 23, 1973 AND LOS ANGELES TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE MAY 25, 1978.
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES MAY 23, 1973 AND LOS ANGELES TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE MAY 25, 1978.
ALSO KNOWN AS
CALI - FORNIA , TELEPHONE
INTERVIEWED AT HIS RESI- DENCE DURING EVENING OF MAY 24, 1978, IN PRESENCE AT WHICH - TIME THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED :
HAS NOT SEEN
SINCE APPROXIMATELY
164-51-7931 MAY 2 5 1978
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MARCH 1957, AND NEVER PERSONALLY MET JACK COFFELT, ALTHOUGH HE TALKED WITH HIM ON THE TELEPHONE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. HE WAS UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING COFFELI'S WHEREABOUTS DURING THE PERTINENT PERIOD. HE RECALLED THAT IN 1969, HE PURCHASED SOME PROPERTY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, FROM AND AT THAT TIME, SHE WAS RESIDING AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
RECALLED THAT COFFELT ALLEGEDLY WORKED AT ONE TIME AT A HOSPITAL IN THE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, AREA BUT COULD NOT REMEMBER THE NAME OR LOCATION. SHE ALSO RECALLED THAT, WHILE THE COFFELIS WERE LIVING IN THE VIRGINIA AREA, THEY WERE FRIENDLY WITH A "HEAVY SET ATTORNEY" WHO LIVED
PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED).
SHE ALSO RECALLED THAT, WHILE THE COFFELIS WERE LIVING IN THE VIRGINIA AREA, THEY WERE FRIENDLY WITH A "HEAVY SET ATTORNEY" WHO LIVED
PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED). SHE STATED ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION, JACK COFFELI CALLED HER, ATTEMPTING TO BORROW MONEY.
ALSO MENTIONED THAT HAS NUMEROUS BOXES CONTAINING PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN HER GARAGE, BUT WAS RELUCTANT TO GO THROUGH THIS MATERIAL WITHOUT PERMISSION.
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SHE ALSO HAD IN HER POSSESSION THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF COFFELT WHICH HAD BEEN SENT TO HER BY HOWEVER, SHE WAS NOT AWARE DATE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN.
WHILE AT RESIDENCE, INTERVIEWING AGENT TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED IN HONOLULU, HAWAII, AT TELE- PHONE NUMBER REGARDING HER PROPERTY STORED IN THE
GARAGE. ADVISED THAT THE BOXES DO NOT CONTAIN ANY DOCUMENTS, CANCELLED CHECKS, ETCETERA, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH COFFELI'S WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD. SHE STATED THE BOXES ONLY CONTAINED CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS. AFTER DESCRIBING PHOTOGRAPHS IN POSSESSION OF STATED SHE BELIEVED THEY WERE TAKEN IN ABOUT 1962.
SHE STATED THE BOXES ONLY CONTAINED CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS. AFTER DESCRIBING PHOTOGRAPHS IN POSSESSION OF STATED SHE BELIEVED THEY WERE TAKEN IN ABOUT 1962.
DURING ABOVE CONVERSATION, WAS UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING COFFELT'S WHEREABOUTS DURING THANKSGIVING 1971 OTHER THAN THEY WERE LIVING IN THE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, AREA.
BOTH STATED . THAT DURING NUMEROUS TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH COFFELI, HE NEVER INDICATED
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BT
SE-1
DB Cooper-16647,UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum

DATE:	5/30/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
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On 5/17/78, Sheriff RICH WILLIAMS, Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, Goldendale, Washington, provided the following information :
WILLIAMS stated that during recent months, he has
164-81) (P)
RE :
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On 5/17/78, Sheriff RICH WILLIAMS, Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, Goldendale, Washington, provided the following information :
WILLIAMS stated that during recent months, he has observed various flyers and publications containing information regarding the "D. B. COOPER" case. WILLIAMS stated that a former acquaintance of his, fits COOPER's description and facially appears quite similar. WILLIAMS stated that served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was last known to be residing during late 1971 in the Vancouver Washington. area was an avid sky-diver and
WILLIAMS further advised that during late 1971 or early 1972, WILLIAMS encountered at which time turned quite pale and immediately left the area in which WILLIAMS observed him without speaking to WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS considered actions suspicious at the time and has continued to build suspicion that may be identical
with"D. B. COOPER. "
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
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(3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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SEARCHED
INDEXED
FILED :
"
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
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(3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
164-81-7934
SEARCHED
INDEXED
FILED 
MAY 30:1978
FIS,-SEATTLE
€
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S. GPO:1977-0-241-530/3360 DB Cooper-16668
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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DATE:	5/30/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE :
On 5/17/78, Sheriff RICH WILLIAMS, Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, Goldendale, Washington, provided the following information :
WILLIAMS stated that during recent months, he has observed various flyers and publications containing information regarding the "D. B. COOPER" case. WILLIAMS stated that a former acquaintance of his, fits COOPER's description and facially appears quite similar.
WILLIAMS stated that a former acquaintance of his, fits COOPER's description and facially appears quite similar. WILLIAMS stated that served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was last known to be residing during late 1971 in the Vancouver, Washington, area. was an avid skv-diver and
WILLIAMS further advised that during late 1971 or early 1972, WILLIAMS encountered at which time turned quite pale and immediately left the area in which WILLIAMS observed him without speaking to WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS considered actions suspicious at the time and has continued to build suspicion that may be identical with"D. B. COOPER. "
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will search NORJAK special indices to determine if previous investigation has been conducted regarding
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
LMH : arm (3)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-16669
*U. S. GPO: 1077-0-241-530/3300
164-81-7934

SEARCHEDA	INDEXED
ULRIALIZE DE FILED Pa
0
MAY 30
GPO: 1077-0-241-530/3300
164-81-7934

SEARCHEDA	INDEXED
ULRIALIZE DE FILED Pa
0
MAY 30 1978
FBI-SEATTLE
7

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0 5010-112
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5/25/78
SAC, MEMPHIS (164-304) (NIC)
NORJAK (A) (00: SEATTLE) Re Little Rock lottor to Seattle dated 4/27/78.
On May 9, 1978, ? Driver License Division, Department of Safety, Nashville, Tonnessco, advised SC that records of that office were checked with necative results rewarding born and
On May 11, 1973, Agent Tenncasco Bureau of Criminal Identification, Department of Safety, Nashville, was requested by sc to check the aformentioned names through the records of that office. Agent stated records were checked with negativo results.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Little Rock 2 - Seattle (164-31) 1 - Nomphis TAC:s10 (5)
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DB Cooper-1667p
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₹ SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-244) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00 - Seattle
Re Little Rock letter to Seattle, 4/27/78. For the information of Seattle and Little Rock, has been destroyed.
Records of Okla. City Division disclose that
Oklahoma City indices negotie re any further information concerning
2- Seattle 1- Little Rock (164-22) 1- 1- Oklahoma City JRD: psh (5)
5/12/78
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DB Cooper-16671LS 164-174 SE 164-81 AFP: afp 1
The following investigation was conducted by at Frankfort, Kentucky:
SC
On May 9, 1978, Departmentof Transportation, Bureau of Vehicle Regulation, Division of Driver Licensing, advised she could locate no current Kentucky onerator's license in her files for born Social Security Number born
or
On May 11, 1978, of Justice, Bureau of State Police, Identification Unit, advised the arrest files of her unit were negative with regard to
Department
On May 11, 1978, Department for Human Resources,
On May 11, 1978, of Justice, Bureau of State Police, Identification Unit, advised the arrest files of her unit were negative with regard to
Department
On May 11, 1978, Department for Human Resources, Bureau of Vital Statistics, advised his birth records indicate was born
as recorded
in the Kentucky Registry of Births.
Father was listed as Weaver, Kentucky, white, age 42, born occupation farmer. Mother was shown Weaver, Kentucky, white, age 42, born
occupation housekeeper. This child was indicated
as the eleventh born to the mother, and eight children of this mother were indicated to be presently living. On April 2, 1952, a statement was attached to this birth certificate signed by parents indicating there had been a mistake in the recording of the child's name. The name was originally recorded as which was corrected to
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DB Cooper-16672
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SE 164-81
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ADMINISTRATIVE
A review of
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was a
leased space
had an account with responsible parties of In 1973
was noted as building a new home near Dover, Arkansas.
white male. born
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On July 20, 1972, Assistant United States Attorney, Lexington, Kentucky,
born
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was
On July 20, 1972, Assistant United States Attorney, Lexington, Kentucky, declined prosecution of
Review of this file indicates was not a subject, and no photograph of was in the file.
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164-81-7938
DB Cooper-16673 

DATE:	5/16/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-174) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SE
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Re Little Rock letter to Seattle, 4/27/78.
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and eight copies of an administrative insert and an insert containing results of investigation conducted at Frankfort, Kentucky. Enclosed for Little Rock is one copy of these inserts.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2) .- Seattle (Enc. 18)
2 - Little Rock (164-22) (Enc. 2) 1 - Louisville AFP:afp (5)
164-81-7939 - SEARCHED INDEXES SERIALIZED FILED MAY 1 9 1978 FBI-SEAIILE €
Buy U.
2) 1 - Louisville AFP:afp (5)
164-81-7939 - SEARCHED INDEXES SERIALIZED FILED MAY 1 9 1978 FBI-SEAIILE €
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
OPTIONAL DBACooper-16674 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112+
DATE: 6/5/78

JREPLY TO
ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
TO;
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Re :
is considered a suspect in this matter because he lives in the area in which it is thought unknown subject landed after parachuting from hijacked aircraft. In addition. has recently called attention to himself by and indicating he wanted the loggers off his property. has also set up in the area as well as other devices in an effort to keep people away.
is described as follows:
Name :
Sex:
Male Caucasian
Race :
DOB :
Address :
Washington
In order to process suspect, the following lead is being set forth.
as a NORJAK b6 b7C
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will obtain a driver's license photograph of the subject through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
as a NORJAK b6 b7C
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will obtain a driver's license photograph of the subject through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
164-81-7940 QUE FIELD OF
MES/dlb (2)
DB Cooper .- 16675
JUN 5 1978
Hold
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll
ATTLE CR
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
STU. B. GPO:1977-0-241-530/9360
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
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TO
:
SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
RE:
0/7/78
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Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte datod 3/28/78 and Charlotte airtel to Portland dated 5/16/78.
For the information of the St. Louis Division, is considered a suspect in this matter because he supposedly resembles the artist composite of Unsub. In addition, supposedly has parachute training.
is described as a white male, 6 feet, 180 pounds, medium build, dark hair, approximately 25 years old in 1970, was at Fort Bragg,
North Carolina, at the then in 1970.
is described as a white male, 6 feet, 180 pounds, medium build, dark hair, approximately 25 years old in 1970, was at Fort Bragg,
North Carolina, at the then in 1970.
LEADS :
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri
for Will attempt to obtain the Army Personnel File and forward sane to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - St. Louis 8 - Seattle RUN : skh (5)
164-81-7941 5 DB Cooper-16675
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AIRTEL
0/7/78
To
:
SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63)
FROI
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-61) (P).
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00; SEATTLE
EUFILE 164-2111
RE:
Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte datod 3/28/78 and Charlotte airtel to Portland dated 5/16/78.
For the information of the St. Louis Division, is considered a suspect in this matter because he supposedly resembles the artist composite of Unsub. In addition, supposedly has parachute training.
is described as a white male, 6 feet, 180 pounds, medium build, dark hair, approximately 25 years old in 1970, was at Fort Bragg,
North Carolina,at the then
14 1570. _
LEADS :
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri
for Will attempt to obtain the Army Personnel File and forward same to Seattle.
LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri
for Will attempt to obtain the Army Personnel File and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
& - St. Louis 3 - Seattle RIFT; sich (5)
164-21-7941 5 DB Cooper-16677
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