Ce- WITHESSES
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE BUFILE ONE. SIX FOUR - TWO - ONE ONE ONE.
RE SEATTLE TEL TO MINNEAPOLIS TWELVE. THREE LAST AND CLEVELAND TEL TO BUREAU TWELVE THREE LAST.
FOR INFO LITTLE ROCK, RETELS SET FORTH AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT. BUREAU HAS REQUESTED THAT PHOTOS OF BE DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES BEFORE OTHER INVESTIGATION.
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INVESTIGATION MINNEAPOLIS REFLECTS STEWARDESSES
NOT AVAILABLE TWELVE FOUR LAST.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY AS SUBJECT. ATTEMPTS WILL BE
MADE TO EXHIBIT PHOTOS TO
TODAY.
LITTLE ROCK WILL CONTACT
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PHONE
AND DISPLAY FACSIMILE PHOTOS WHICHFOLLOW.
sub H
END
DCA ..... FBI SE CLR
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DB Cooper-28431
164-81-627.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED.
DEC 4 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
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b7C NR 001 LR PLAIN 4:22PM NITEL 12/5/71 EJP
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI. SEATTLE (164-81) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
Ce - WITNESSES
FROM: LITTLE ROCK (164-22)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, `PORTLAND.
SEATTLE (164-81) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
Ce - WITNESSES
FROM: LITTLE ROCK (164-22)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, `PORTLAND. TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR-TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TEL THIS DATE RE SUSPECT
b6 NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS TEMPORARILY
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RESIDING
UNTIL TUESDAY NEXT, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT PHOTOS NOT IDENT WITH HI JACKER. END
TIM.
FBI SEATTTLE
CLR
5
DB Cooper-28432
sub H 164-81-6230 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ... VILED Que ..... DEC 51971- FRI . SEATTLEOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY HAZ EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE:
12/3/71
Susp
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Lead
RE : SUSPECTS
Marking
Chipman b6 b7C
Witness
was shown pictures
of the above noted suspects.
could not positively identify any of the photographs as that of the hijacker.
Susp
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Lead
RE : SUSPECTS
Marking
Chipman b6 b7C
Witness
was shown pictures
of the above noted suspects.
could not positively identify any of the photographs as that of the hijacker. He said that all of the people shown in the photographs could be eliminated in his opinion with the exception of He said that resembled the hijacker in photosz numbered 5 and 6. He said that in photo #5 is sitting in a manner much like the way the hijacker was sitting on the plane. He said that although there is a good resemblence in the photograph he could not positively identify as the hijacker unless he say him in person.
Sub. H.
164-81-566
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. ,BIRIIZED ______ FILED. DEC 3 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
1225
DB Cooper-28433OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 112 EDITION CSA FPMR (4) CPR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/1/2/
FROM
:
SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 12/1/71
was shown a group of photographs which contained a photo of
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advised
that This individual is hot identical with his recollection
EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 12/1/71
was shown a group of photographs which contained a photo of
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advised
that This individual is hot identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) -164-81 · 1-164-81
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Sub H 164-81-687
SELEC . CD .._____ INC. AUD SPRAY TO Be. DEC 60 1071 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2843412/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
SA called from Philadelphia today.
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He is the one doing the interviews with So far, all the pictures shown to her, including have been non-idents. They are sending us a teletype but he wanted us to know that and he also wanted us to know that 
wants to be thoroughly re-interviewed since she feels she can now recall things which she did not furnish previously. They are going to do this in the morning.
He said that she told him that the subject told her he wanted to take off with the ladder down, the gear down and "we'll be flying with 15 degrees." She said the pilot told her to tell him that they could not take off with the ladder down and he muttered, "Yes
" She said the pilot told her to tell him that they could not take off with the ladder down and he muttered, "Yes you can, but that's alright, we can lower it later."
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told us he thought this was significant since this would indicate the subject knew a lot about airplanes, perhaps that he might have worked on the 727 at one time. He also thought it was significant that "we'll be flying with 15 degrees" since this is pilot talk, meaning 15 degrees of flaps. I asked him if 
mentioned whether or not the subject gave instructions as to the course to fly. He said that the subject did not, that he did not give any headings, he did not outline any course, but simply said to take him to Mexico.
They will be reinterviewing her tomorrow and furnish a teletype.
PRB: klb (2)
Suc. A. 164-81-634 SEARCHED ._ INDEXED. SERIALIZER MIL FILED DEC.1 0:41 FBI-SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-2843511/30/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
ARTISTin Sicht elt
ce WITNESSES
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1 P
UNSUB, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING;
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
ARTISTin Sicht elt
ce WITNESSES
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1 P
UNSUB, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00; SEATTLE
OREGON, VIEWED COMPOSITE
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ARTIST'S SKETCH WITHOUT GLASSES AND STATES EYES ARE OKAY!
NORTHWEST AIRLINES HAS DAY OFF FROM WORK AND WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN UNTIL THO THIRTY P.M.', TOMORROW! UACB NO FURTHER ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE TO LOCATE AS PORTLAND UNDERSTANDS BUREAU INTENDS TO PREPARE

REVISED	SKETCH OF UNSUB	BEFORE	THAT	TIME!	COPY	MAILED FOR
SEATTLE

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1-Portland NBB: tan (2)
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Lub. H 164-81-470
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 10 FILED DEC (% 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
2.
DB Cooper-28436NR003 PH PLAIN
610 PM ,URGENT 12-3-71 DCC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) . MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SEATTLE (164-81)
Witnesses
FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-133)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY- FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
RE PH TEL CALL TO SEATTLE DEC.
SEATTLE (164-81)
Witnesses
FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-133)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY- FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
RE PH TEL CALL TO SEATTLE DEC. TWO LAST, AND SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PH DATED DEC. ONE LAST.
" ON DEC. TWO LAST, STEWARDESS, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, RESIDING
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PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFOS
WHEN SHE DEPARTED PLANE IN SEATTLE TO PICK UP TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, HIJACKER INDICATED HE WAS GOING TO USE THE LAVATORY AND STARTED TOWARD THE AFT LAVATORYM WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE PLANE WITH THE MONEY, HE WAS IN HIS SEAT. SHE DOES NOT RECALL HIJACKER CHANGING CLOTHES OR HAVING ANY OTHER CLOTHES IN HIS POSESSION AND TO THE BEST OF HER KNOWLEDGE, HE WAS END PAGE ONE.
Sul. It
164-81-543
CARRYING SEARCHED. INDEX:D SERIALIZED AM(FILER 1
DEC 3 1971
FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-28437PAGE TWO
THE ATTACHE CASE WHEN HE WAS MOVING TOWARDS THE AFT LAVATORY. HE WAS CARRYING THE CASE ON ITS SIDE IN HIS LEFT HAND WITH HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE CASE.
OBSERVED AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER A GREEN SHOPPING TYPE BAG ON TOP OF ATTACHE CASE, SIZE OF BAG APPROXIMATELY THAT OF A DRESS SHIRT SIZE BAG FROM A CLOTHING STORE, HIJACKER WORE NON-LACE TYPE SHOES
OBSERVED AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER A GREEN SHOPPING TYPE BAG ON TOP OF ATTACHE CASE, SIZE OF BAG APPROXIMATELY THAT OF A DRESS SHIRT SIZE BAG FROM A CLOTHING STORE, HIJACKER WORE NON-LACE TYPE SHOES OF ANKLE LENGTH. THE HIJACKER DID NOT BRING FOOD ONTO THE PLANE OR EAT ANY FOOD EXCEPT FOR HAVING A DRINK OF LIQUOR.
PRIOR TO TAKE OFF FROM SEATTLE AIRPORT, HIJACKER GAVE FOLLOWING. INSTRUCTIONS TO PILOT:
"WE ARE GOING TO MEXICO CITY. FLAPS DOWN, YOU CAN TRIM THEM TO FIFTEEN, YOU CAN STOP ANYWHERE IN MEXICO TO REFUEL, BUT NOWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, AFT DOOR'TO BE OPEN, STAIRS DOWN, CABIN LIGHTS OUT, EVERYONE TO BE FORWARD OF FIRST CLASS CURTAIN, AND ALTITUDE UNDER TEN THOUSAND FEET." THERE WAS NO MENTION BY HIJACKER OF A HEADING OR AIR SPEED FOR FLIGHT.
ADVISED IT WAS HER RECOLLECTION THAT HIJACKER INITIALLY b6 WANTED HER TO LOWER THE REAR STAIRS OR LADDER AND LATER CHANGED END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-28438
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HIS MIND AFTER AIRCRAFT TOOK OFFM, SHE WAS IN THE COCKPIT WITHIN FIVE MINUTES AFTER TAKE OFF AND RECALLS TEN MINUTES AFTER BEING IN COCKPIT. THAT ONE OF THE COCKPIT CREW RECEIVED AN INTERPHONE CALL FROM HIJACKER ADVISING HE COULD NOT LOWER THE LADDER SO THE PILOT
THAT ONE OF THE COCKPIT CREW RECEIVED AN INTERPHONE CALL FROM HIJACKER ADVISING HE COULD NOT LOWER THE LADDER SO THE PILOT LEVELED THE AIRCRAFT OFF AND REDUCED SPEED. SHE RECALLS SEEING THE RED LIGHT GO ON THE SECOND OFFICER'S PANEL INDICATING THE REAR LADDER HAD DROPPED AND WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF THE FIRST CALL A SECOND CALL WAS RECEIVED BY ONE OF THE OFFICERS FROM HIJACKER WHICH WAS THE LAST COMMUNICATION WITH THE HIJACKER.
ON DECEMBER TWO LAST, INVESTIGATION AT PHILADELPHIA INTERNATION-
AL. AIRPORT REVEALED THAT THERE IS AN ACCESS PANEL IN THE REAR LADDER. WELL ON EITHER SIDE OF THE WELL ENABLING MECHANICS TO REACH EQUIPMENT BETWEEN WELL AND OUTER FUSELAGE OF THE SHIP IN THE TAIL. THIS PANEL CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE WELL AND THE FUSELAGE WITHOUT TOOLS. FACING THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT IT IS NOTED THAT THE AREA BEHIND THE PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WELL CONTAINS SUFFICIENT ROOM FOR TWO OR THREE MEN TO BE INSIDE, THE END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-28439b6 b7C
NR 002 MP PLAIN'
. 5:51 PM NITEL 12/2/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND, 164-41
Susp
Susp
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM
5:51 PM NITEL 12/2/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND, 164-41
Susp
Susp
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
ee .. WITNESSES
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE 'ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING, 00: . SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER ONE LAST, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER, TWO. INSTANT, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DECEMBER TWO INSTANT.
RE;
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PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NWA STEWARDESSES
DECEMBER TWO INSTANT,
AND BOTH STATED HE IN NO WAY RESEMBLED .UNSUB.
RE :
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INFORMATION FURNISHED TO NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA,
BY ANONYMOUS SOURCE SUGGESTING AS POSSIBLE SUBJECT. Sub. 7
END PAGE ONE
164-81-445
SEARCHED ........... INDEXED SERIALIZED 211 FILED DEC 2 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-28441MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
AT SEATTLE AND RESIDED AT b6 b7C
WASHINGTON.
DESCRIBED AS . WHITE MALE, DOB.
FIVE
FEET INCHES, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE, DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES.
SEATTLE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION
CONCERNING
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
FIVE
FEET INCHES, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE, DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES.
SEATTLE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION
CONCERNING
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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PENDING.
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-28442 FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1.
Date of transcription
12/1/71
On November 25, 1971,
Seattle-First National Bank, the head office being in Seattle, Washington, provided the following information:
upon being advised of the iden- tity of the writer, handed the writer a film canister contain- ing a microfilm, upon which the serial numbers of $250,000 worth of notes were recorded. He advised that of the $250,000 worth of notes, the Federal Bureau of Investigation should only be concerned with the $20 bills, that is the serial numbers of the $20 bills, because the hijacker received only $20 bills. stated that there are $230,000 worth of $20 bills recorded on the microfilm. advised that in order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine the serial numbers of the $20 bills which the hijacker actually received, we must subtract serial numbers which he provided me
that in order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine the serial numbers of the $20 bills which the hijacker actually received, we must subtract serial numbers which he provided me from the total list of serial numbers on the microfilm.
provided a list of serial numbers of $20 totaling $30,000 worth of notes, which, although they were on the microfilm itself, were not part of the $200,000 worth of $20 bills which the hijacker received. stated that the bank packs $20 bills in packages of 100) Each packet therefore contains $2,000 worth of $20 bills. provided the first and last serial number in each of these $20 bill packets and advised that we should subtract both of these numbers, as well as the 98 serials numbers between each of these groups of numbers in order to determine the actual serial numbers of the bills which the hijacker received. These groups of numbers are as follows:

L41197159A	thru	E12561828B
L33639577A	thru	L20458572A
J02051511	thru	I00466866
L33410247A	thru	L32378753A
C0572
These groups of numbers are as follows:

L41197159A	thru	E12561828B
L33639577A	thru	L20458572A
J02051511	thru	I00466866
L33410247A	thru	L32378753A
C05722105A	thru	G16813690A
G98535159A	thru	L14348853A
L34429987A	thru	L19556442A

Sub. H.
Interviewed on
11/25/71
Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
894
by SA
m1C
Date dictated
12/1/71
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This document contains natther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is looned to your ogency; Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28443
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b6 b7CNRØ19 SE PLAIN
8:22 PM URGENT 12/1/71 DCA
TO
PHILADELPHIA
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
T Justiceand sub H
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
SE PLAIN
8:22 PM URGENT 12/1/71 DCA
TO
PHILADELPHIA
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
T Justiceand sub H
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE TELEPHONE CALL TODAY FROM PHILADELPHIA.
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0 IT IS UNDERSTOOD STEWARDESS IS TO BE REINTER- VIEWED AT HER REQUEST ON THE MORNING. OF DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYONE. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE FOLLOWING POINTS BE COVERED IN THE INTERVIEW:
ONE. SUBJECT REPORTEDLY WENT TO THE MEN'S ROOM. DID HE IN FACT GO THERE.
TWO. HOW LONG WAS HE IN THE RESTROOM.
THREE. DID HE CHANGE ANY CLOTHING, ETC.
FOUR. DID HE CARRY THE ATTACHE CASE INTO THE MEN'S ROOM AND IF SO DID HE CARRY IT BY THE HANDLE OR IN SOME OTHER MANNER. END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-28445PAGE TWO SE 164-81
FIVE. DID HE AT ANYTIME HAVE SOMETHING ELSE ON TOP OF THE ATTACHE CASE SUCH AS A SEPARATE PARCEL.
SIX. CHECK CAREFULLY AS TO HIS SHOES. NOTE THAT PARACHU- TING EXPERTS SAY THAT IF HE HAD STREET SHOES ON HE WOULD HAVE LOST THEM BEFORE LANDING.
SEVEN. DID THE HIJACKER GIVE ANY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ALTITUDE, AIR SPEED, REAR STAIRS, FLAPS, ETC.
DID THE HIJACKER GIVE ANY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ALTITUDE, AIR SPEED, REAR STAIRS, FLAPS, ETC., AND DID HE ALTER THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT THE SUGGESTIONS OF THE AIR CRE !!.
END
RJC
FBI PHILA CLR
V
DB Cooper-28446IR010 PH PLAIN 11 :18 PM 12-1-71 URGENT RJC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE MINNEAPOLIS
FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P)
Ce- COURSE JUB F BORING. SUB P. WITNESSES. 1
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING - EXTORTION, 00 : SEAT LE RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE AND BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
PHOTOGRAPH OF WITH APPROPRIATE SPREAD b6 b7C EXHIBITED TO STEWARDESS
,
WITHOUT EFFECTING AN IDENTIFICATION
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ADVISED THAT SHE RECALLS THE FOLLOWING REGARDING b7C
: FLIGHT OF HIJACKING WHICH SHE MAY NOT HAVE RELATED TO FBI PREVIOUSLY BECAUSE OF HER EMOTIONAL STATE. HIJACKER INDICATED TO HER END PAGE ONE
By
Sub. A. 164-81.
b6
ADVISED THAT SHE RECALLS THE FOLLOWING REGARDING b7C
: FLIGHT OF HIJACKING WHICH SHE MAY NOT HAVE RELATED TO FBI PREVIOUSLY BECAUSE OF HER EMOTIONAL STATE. HIJACKER INDICATED TO HER END PAGE ONE
By
Sub. A. 164-81. 449
SERIALIZED 13 FILED
SEARCHED
INDEXED
DEC Q. 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
Fancel 7
DB Cooper-28447
SAP.
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HE HAD A GRUDGE TO SETTLE, NOT WITH HER AIRLINE, JUST A GRUDGE. PRIOR TO TAKE OFF WITH CHUTES AND MONEY, KE REQUESTED PILOT TAKE OFF WITH REAR LADDER DOWN, TO FLY WITH FIFTEEN PERCENT FLAPS AND GEAR DOWN. PILOT ADVISED AIRCRAFT COULD NOT BE TAKEN OFF WITH LADDER DOWN. THIS WAS CONFIRMED THROUGH. OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS. SHE LATER LEARNED THROUGH THAT IT WAS DETERMINED FROM BOEING THAT PARTICULAR. TYPE OF AIRCRAFT COULD TAKE OFF WITH REAR LADDER DOWN. . HIJACKER, AFTER BEING TOLD PILOT COULDN'T TAKE. SHIP OFF WITH LADDER DOWN, COMMENTED IN A LOW VOICE, "YES YOU CAN, BUT GO AHEAD AND RAISE IT, WE CAN LOWER IT ONCE WE'RE IN THE AIR."
HIJACKER, WHILE ON GROUND, BECAME IRRITATED AT DELAY IN TAKE OFF AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PILOT HAD. TO FILE A FLIGHT PLAN TO WHICH HE ANSWERED, "HE CAN CALL THEM OVER THE RADIO ONCE WE'RE UP AND FILE IT.
TO FILE A FLIGHT PLAN TO WHICH HE ANSWERED, "HE CAN CALL THEM OVER THE RADIO ONCE WE'RE UP AND FILE IT." ONCE AIRBORN, HE SAID, "WE'RE GOING TO MEXICO," DID NOT GIVE A HEADING, BUT INDICATED HOW HE WANTED PLANE FLOWN WITH FLAPS SETTING AND GEAR DOWN. HE FURTHER WANTED THE PLANE END PAGE · TWO
DB Cooper-28448
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-21]])
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
Enclosed for the Bureau is a 13-page copy of notes taken by Stewardess aboard captioned hijacked flight. Original notes have been secured as evidence in Seattle. advised these notes were taken by her while she was in the cabin of the aircraft in flight.
2 ~ Bureau (Enc. 1) { 2 ~ Seattle DSJ:mic (4)
AG
DB Cooper-28450 Sub. H 164-81-361
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
November 27, 1971
Date of transcription,
residence -
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Seattle, telephone number office - b7C
Seattle, telephone
number MA 4-5224, provided the following information:
advised
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
November 27, 1971
Date of transcription,
residence -
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Seattle, telephone number office - b7C
Seattle, telephone
number MA 4-5224, provided the following information:
advised that he boarded Northwest (NW) Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon, destination Seattle,
Washington, on November 24, 1971. About ten minutes out of Portland, observed a male seated on the last row, left side, middle seat, who he described as follows:
Sex:
Male
Race : Caucasian
Hair:
. Dark
Complexion:
Dark
Approximately 35
Age:
Height:
5'10"
Weight :
150 pounds
Build:
Medium
Characteristics:
Clothing :
Average facial features, no moustache or beard Wearing a dark jacket like a blazer and a sporty vest beneath
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stated that he became suspicious of this individual shortly after takeoff because of his continual contact with a stewardess named (Last Name Unknown) . talked on the phone much of the time and frequently con- ferred with the hijacker. Shortly after takeoff an announcement was made that everyone was to remain in their seats due to a mechanical problem which would require some time to correct.
Shortly after takeoff an announcement was made that everyone was to remain in their seats due to a mechanical problem which would require some time to correct.
During the time the plane circled Sea-Tac Airport who was seated about rows in front of the b6 b7C
hijacker, went to the restroom in the rear compartment several times. Upon emerging from the restroom on one occasion, found himself blocked in the isle.
was blocked by and a male wearing
b6 a cowboy hat. The cowboy was "hassling" for information b7C
Lub. H
Interviewed on
11/24/71
Gt Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
362
by SA
rmh
11/26/71
b6
Date dictated
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DB Cooper-28451
This document contoins nelther recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F81 ond Is loanod to your agoncy: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
b6 b7C SE 164-81
about the mechanical difficulties and generally, being a nuisance. The. hijacker seemed to enjoy the situation at first but became irritated and told the cowboy to go to his seat.
hijacker seemed to enjoy the situation at first but became irritated and told the cowboy to go to his seat. The cowboy `paid no notice of the hijacker and continued hassling Finally, talked the, cowboy into, returning to his "> seat
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observed the hijacker a number of times during the flight but did not see a gun, bomb, suitcase, or baggage in his possession, nor did observe the
hijacker threaten or any passenger at any time. only heard the hijacker when he spoke to the cowboy but did not feel that the hijacker's speech had any particular characteristics.
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DB Cooper-28452 11/30/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
On 11/29/71, a photo of was b6 received from the Butte Division and was shown to witnesses b7C
All three witnesses stated that from the photo, is not identical with UNSUB.
AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
On 11/29/71, a photo of was b6 received from the Butte Division and was shown to witnesses b7C
All three witnesses stated that from the photo, is not identical with UNSUB.
Based on this identification, is being eliminated as a suspect. JSD: k1b (3)
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PHILADELPHIA
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN HUNDRED SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING DASH EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE .-
, INSTANT DATE EIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS, INCLUDING A PHOTOGRAPH
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STEWARDESS
? STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT.
ADVISED THAT NONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS DISPLAYED LOOKED LIKE THE HIJACKER OR RESEMBLED HIM. SHE THOUGHT THE PHOTOGRAPH OF WAS NOT A GOOD LIKENESS OF THE HIJACKER, SINCE HIS FACE WAS MUCH TOO FULL.
SHE THOUGHT THE PHOTOGRAPH OF WAS NOT A GOOD LIKENESS OF THE HIJACKER, SINCE HIS FACE WAS MUCH TOO FULL. APPEARED TO BE YOUNGER AND BETTER LOOKING THAN THE HIJACKER. END PAGE ONE SEND OFFICES
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PHILADELPHIA DIVISION AT PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.
WILL CONTACT
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FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-28456 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription November 29, 1971
On November 25, 1971, Washington, was interviewed at , Washington.
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He was exhibited the Facial Identification Catalog and he picked therefrom the facial characteristics which most closely resembled those of the man who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.
exhibited the Facial Identification Catalog and he picked therefrom the facial characteristics which most closely resembled those of the man who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.
A. Head, oval, KA1-11
B. Eyes, average, OBI-5
C. Eyebrows, average, KC1-1.1
D. Nose, narrow base, KD4-4 E. Mouth, average, KE1-16
F. Chin, pointed, KF3-15
G. Ears, close set, 0G3-7
H. Cheek and cheekbone, average, OH1-4
I. Hair, curly or wavy," OJ2-1
J. Facial lines, forehead OK1-11; between eyes, OK2-11; nose to corner
of mouth, KK3-13; side of face, OK4-6; around eyes, KK5-4; chin and neck, OK6-12.
stated the subject had no moustache beard and no pockmarks or skin irregularities. The subject's skin was smooth. stated he believes the subject removed his dark glasses once at the time that he, and therefore he picked out eye and eyebrow characteristics. Ordinarily, the subject kept his dark glasses on.
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stated that the photograph above OJ2-1 b6 on Page 107 bore a close resemblance to the subject, especially
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The subject's hair was jet black, greasy, had a patent leather sheen, marcelled, combed almost straight back, but with a slight angle toward the right side of the head and had a slight part on the left.
He felt the subject might have been a Mexican- American with possibly some American Indian blood.
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was also exhibited an artist's composit sketch of the subject. He stated the sketch closely resembled the subject, but suggested the following changes:
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He stated the sketch closely resembled the subject, but suggested the following changes:
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The hair should be as it appears in the sketch, not photograph, at the top of page 104 in the above-mentioned catalog; it should be marcelled, with a slight part on the left, with a patent leather sheen.
The mouth's lower lip is too full. Mouth KE 1-16, page 61, should be substituted.
The chin is too broad and chin KF 3-22, page 83 should be substituted.
The cheeks should be as in cheeks KJ 3-1, page 108
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DB Cooper-28458:FD-302 [REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date.
November 30, 1971
Washington, was interviewed at
He advised that he boarded the plane in Portland, Oregon and sat in on the left side of the
aircraft. The subject sat in the middle seat. The subject was not noticed until he spilled a drink.
November 30, 1971
Washington, was interviewed at
He advised that he boarded the plane in Portland, Oregon and sat in on the left side of the
aircraft. The subject sat in the middle seat. The subject was not noticed until he spilled a drink. Immediately after the drink was spilled, a dark haired stewardess talked to the subject and it appeared that they filled out a form. Later in flight, a blonde haired stewardess sat with the subject and talked to him. The subject boarded after left Portland, Oregon.
described the subject as follows:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Hair	Dark (no gray hair)
Characteristic	Sagging chin
Height	519" - 10"
Build	Medium
Apparel	Black raincoat, brown shoes, dark pants

The subject had a sack and a briefcase which he kept putting his left hand in and out of. The subject appeared to be cool and casual.

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UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAAZHIJACKING; EXTORTION.
RE TELCALL OF ASAC PAUL BIBLER, SEATTLE TO ASAC VINCENT E.HRUEHL. NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE, AND SACRAMENTO TELZTYPE TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES PORTLAND,
STATES PHOTO OF SUGGESTED SUYPECT, DOES NOT APPEAR TO HIM AS THE SUBJECT. HE LOOKS FACE. STATES THE PHOTOS OF SUGGESTED SUSPECT, ROBERT H.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES PORTLAND,
STATES PHOTO OF SUGGESTED SUYPECT, DOES NOT APPEAR TO HIM AS THE SUBJECT. HE LOOKS FACE. STATES THE PHOTOS OF SUGGESTED SUSPECT, ROBERT H. KEELY, DOES NOTHAPPEAR TO HPM AS THE SUBJECT AS HIS MOUTH IS TOO LARGE AND GENERAL HEAD SHAPE TOO SQUARE. PENDING. END
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 11/29/71, was contacted by the writer and advised that UNSUB was wearing sunglasses and he never saw his eyes.
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With respect to the artist's sketch, advised that if the face were widened one sixteenth of an inch, the sketch would be an excellent likeness to UNSUB. He described UNSUB's glasses as slightly wrap-around style, dark brown.
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With respect to the artist's sketch, advised that if the face were widened one sixteenth of an inch, the sketch would be an excellent likeness to UNSUB. He described UNSUB's glasses as slightly wrap-around style, dark brown. who is
some changes on the artist sketch and this is being furnished to the Bureau by facsimile.
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DB Cooper-28461OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1062 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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was wearing dark glasses when saw him and he was unable to furnish any particulars about the hijacker's eyes.
(contacted 11/29/71) , of Seattle, was displayed an artist's conception of the hijacker. After studying the artist's sketch, made the following comments.
(contacted 11/29/71) , of Seattle, was displayed an artist's conception of the hijacker. After studying the artist's sketch, made the following comments.
He stated that the hijacker had an over-all appearance which was in some ways similar to the artist's sketch; however, he recalled that the hijacker had a broader nose, wider forehead and face in general, than that depicted in the sketch. He also noted that the hijacker's hairline was somewhat lower than the sketch and the hijacker's glasses had squarer corners than the round corners or cornered glasses depicted in the sketch.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
On 11/29/71, stated hairline was good. Hair itself should be marcelled and hair style of President NIXON is quite similar to what UNSUB had.
Hair itself should be marcelled and hair style of President NIXON is quite similar to what UNSUB had. Hair should be slicked down as characters wore in old GEORGE RAFT movies. Nose in artist's conception too pinched, should be broadened in area of nostrils. Cheeks too flat, should be more rounded to give Mexican-American appearance. Chin area good.
.Concerning the eyes, stated eyes appearing in photo OB7-12, Page 29, with heavy lids as appearing in photo OB8-12, Page 31, of above catalogue resemble subject.
sketch to witness' dir ction. and will prepare
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DB Cooper-28463FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data
November 29, 1971
· On November 24, 1971
, Washington, telephone
was
interviewed in
2 Seattle, Washington. He stated
he is
Seattle, Washington,
telephone
boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305
at Portland,
He stated
he is
Seattle, Washington,
telephone
boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305
at Portland, Oregon on November 24, 1971 at approximately 2:45 p.m.
passenger to board the aircraft. He believed he had seat which was an aisle seat on the port (left) side of the aircraft in the rear.
He stated that he did not realize that this air-' craft was being hijacked until it landed at the Seattle- Tacoma Airport, Seattle, at approximately 5:50 p.m., to the best of his recollection. He recalled that when the aircraft first approached Seattle the pilot announced that there would be a delay in landing due to some mechanical difficulty and that he would have to circle the field to burn up the fuel. This would take about half an hour. However, the aircraft circled for a much longer period and while
felt that something was amiss, he did not consider that the aircraft was being hijacked.
During the flight he had noticed a man seated in a window seat on the starboard (right) side of the aircraft to rear.
During the flight he had noticed a man seated in a window seat on the starboard (right) side of the aircraft to rear. A brown haired stewardess, name unknown, was seated by this man all the time. The stewardess
had the aisle seat.
thought this was strange.
The stewardess said not to look at the man, but said he managed to turn back and look at the man twice, who stayed slouched down in his seat. He never saw the man stand and never heard him speak. He did not see that the man had any packages with him. The name of this stewardess is unknown to him.
At about ten minutes before the announcement was

11/24/71 On o1	Seattle, Washington Filed	Sub. A SE 164-81-213
SA by	: kdl Dole dictated	11/26/71

This document contains nelthor recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: B and lis contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency: B and lis contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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made that there would be a delay in landing at the Seattle- Tacoma Airport, rose to go to the bathroom and started toward the one on the starboard side, but the stewardess, above, told him to use the one on the port side which he did.
After the aircraft landed, the passengers in the. rear of the aircraft were told to move forward, but since the above man, he stayed person
in his seat. to this man, except for the stewardess.
'After the landing he noticed a blonde stewardess, one of the in flight stewardesses, carrying a money bag about two feet tall. He did not see her give it to the man. said there were three stewardesses on the flight, the one blonde' and two brunettes.
He said that he heard some parachutes had been brought on board but he did not see them.
When the passengers got off the aircraft by the forward door, the above man stayed on board.
He said that he heard some parachutes had been brought on board but he did not see them.
When the passengers got off the aircraft by the forward door, the above man stayed on board. said he had not seen this man board the aircraft but remarked passenger on board at Portland. that
described the above man as follows:
Name Race
Unknown Caucasian, believed to be of Mexican-American descent with possibly some American Indian blood Male About 35 years Swarthy
Sex Age Complexion Hair
Jet black, wavy, marcelled, greasy patent leather sheen, combed back at slight angle to the right, slight part on left, combed close to the head, slightly receding in front
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Eyes	Unknown; man wore dark glasses with very dark horn rims
Height	Man remained seated; believed
to be short, maybe 5'9"
Weighť	165 lbs. (estimate)
Clothing	Reddish brown suit coat with wide
lapels, color was unusual, more of a russet color; light or neutral
angle to the right, slight part on left, combed close to the head, slightly receding in front
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Eyes	Unknown; man wore dark glasses with very dark horn rims
Height	Man remained seated; believed
to be short, maybe 5'9"
Weighť	165 lbs. (estimate)
Clothing	Reddish brown suit coat with wide
lapels, color was unusual, more of a russet color; light or neutral colored shirt; contrasting necktie, medium to dark color; other items of clothing unknown.

DB Cooper-2846611/29/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
At 11:15 AM, 11/29/71, I telephoned Portland and advised ASAC VINNIE RUEHL that the witness
៛ , had returned to Eugene, Oregon. is one of the four passengers we had in this area, who provided any description of the subject.
00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
At 11:15 AM, 11/29/71, I telephoned Portland and advised ASAC VINNIE RUEHL that the witness
៛ , had returned to Eugene, Oregon. is one of the four passengers we had in this area, who provided any description of the subject.
I told RUEHL that would be available at the ₹ Eugene,
Oregon, telephone, area .
I told him to have the Resident Agent take the Facial Identification Catalogue and a form and talk to the witness immediately about nothing but eyes, to transmit whatever information he got to the Bureau by facsimile immediately and to call Seattle and advise when this had been done.
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DB Cooper-28467FO.302 {REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription,
11/26/71
Washington, telephone , provided the
following information :
She was a passenger on Northwest Airlines, Flight 305, boarding the flight in Portland, Oregon and sitting on the plane in front of the hijacker on the right side of the plane, looking forward. advised that a few minutes out of Portland, she observed one of the stewardesses conversing with the hijacker.
advised that a few minutes out of Portland, she observed one of the stewardesses conversing with the hijacker. She stated that this stewardess sat beside this man throughout most of the flight and that she did talk on the intercom apparently to the captain at various times through the flight. She advised that she recalled this man was sitting in the middle seat of the right rear row with the stewardess sitting next to him on the isle side.
She advised that upon landing in Seattle, the hijacker got up from his seat and went into the restroom at the rear of the plane. He remained there for about one minute and then returned to the same seat which he had occupied throughout the flight. advised that the hijacker was wearing large sunglasses and an overcoat. She advised that he had dark hair and a narrow .face. She advised that when he exited the restroom and returned to his seat, he was carrying a dark colored attache case on its side in both arms. She stated that on top of this case was a package which appeared to be.
She advised that when he exited the restroom and returned to his seat, he was carrying a dark colored attache case on its side in both arms. She stated that on top of this case was a package which appeared to be. a yellow paper bag. She described this bag as being approximately four inches high and being about two inches shorter than the width of the attache case.
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advised that she was quite certain she could not identify the hijacker if she saw him again as she did not get a good look at his face. OS Power of noluwest Airlines, MY. boarding the flint A. Por: land, Oregon and sitting on * Plane in front of the hijacker on the icht of the plane, looking forward.
Por: land, Oregon and sitting on * Plane in front of the hijacker on the icht of the plane, looking forward.
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a wired that a few minutes out of Fortl .. observed one of the stewardesses conversing with the She stated that this sesword. es sat becide this can most of the flight and that she did talk on the int ?.? " apparently to the captain at various times through the She advised that she ,- ailed this man was sitting in seat of the right tear now with the stewardess sittin " to him on the isle side.
She advisno that upon landing in Seattle, the - facker pot up from his sest and went into the restroom at (, < ar of the plane. Ne remain.ca there for about one minute then returned to the same seat which he had ocorriec th. . ; bor the flight.
advised that the hijacker was wearing la .. . sunglasses and an overcoat. She advised that he rat du hair and a narrow face. She a ivised that when he wsst- restroom and raturted to his seat, he was carrying a colored attache case on its side in both arms.
She a ivised that when he wsst- restroom and raturted to his seat, he was carrying a colored attache case on its side in both arms. Sie that on top of this case was a package which angearei yellow paper tAV. She described wis ban as being Enviar four inches hing and telup cfout two laches G'orter th . the width of the attache rare.
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DB Cooper-28469 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 102 FOITION GSA FAMR (4) CFA) 151-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

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

DATE: 11/29/71
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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SBATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
On 11/29/71
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1 Seattle, was displayed a number of photos including that of ROBERT HAMPTON KEELY. , and
advised that none of the photos displayed were similar to the hijacker of captioned case except KEELY.
, and
advised that none of the photos displayed were similar to the hijacker of captioned case except KEELY. This individual bore some resemblance but not strong enough for to make a tentative identification. pointed out a number of simularities between KEELY and the hijacker but concluded that KEELY had certain features which were not identical to the hijacker.
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also advised that he had viewed the artist conception of the hijacker an the Sunday newspaper but felt that the hijacker, as he recalled, had a much broader nose, forehead, and face in general. He also noted that the hijacker had a lower hairline.
LMH ( )
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DB Cooper-28470 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1944 EDITION CSA FPMR ((1 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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V 164-81
IF THERE IS AN AGENT STILL DOING WORK ON THE D.B. COOPER MATTER, HERE IS SOMETHING THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST. DURING THE 60'S AND 70'S, THERE WAS A
SUPPOSEDLY AN FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, OF THAT AREA AND OF ALASKA, AND ETC., ALL OVER X
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YOU	BELIEVE . . . THIS	AT	VANCOUVER
HAS THE	NAME	WASHINGTON, BY PORTLAND.
1 FORGOT	TO	WOULD
WRITE
DOWN	HIS LAST NAME.	AM POSITIVE THAT	THIS	IS THE VOICE OF
IF THIS MEANS	IT IS THE D.
RECENTLY HEARD THIS VERY SAME VOICE OVER IN THE

YOU	BELIEVE . . . THIS	AT	VANCOUVER
HAS THE	NAME	WASHINGTON, BY PORTLAND.
1 FORGOT	TO	WOULD
WRITE
DOWN	HIS LAST NAME.	AM POSITIVE THAT	THIS	IS THE VOICE OF
IF THIS MEANS	IT IS THE D.B.	COOPER THAT YOU WANT	THAT
WOULD BE A STRANGE ONE . . .

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DB Cooper-28473 DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: MECHANICAL SECTION
3/29/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
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DB Cooper-28473 DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: MECHANICAL SECTION
3/29/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
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Seattle is sending by separate cover seven 100-foot rolls of Ektachrome 16 mm motion-picture film.
The movies were taken with a Bolex model #16 camera during the March 20-28, 1972 search operation at Woodland, Washington.
The Bureau is requested to process the film reels individually and not to splice the film onto one reel.
3 - Bureau
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TASH: bfr (5) of
Post.
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BILL OF LADING_ REGISTRY # 176/48 indexed 2
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DATE SENT :3-30-12
EMPLOYEE'S INITIAL
Siled
DB Cooper-28474 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
11/30/71
Northwest Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, made available on the night of 11/24/71, a portion of the Ground Radio Teletype Log which had been recorded during the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight #305.
obtained the tape from
of Northwest Airlines, who removed the tape from a teletype machine at Northwest Airlines Ground Operations Concourse C,
obtained the tape from
of Northwest Airlines, who removed the tape from a teletype machine at Northwest Airlines Ground Operations Concourse C, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
This log is maintained as part of a roll printed on a teletype machine and the particular portion relating to the hijacking has been xeroxed in sheet form and is set forth as pages of this document.
The original log has been edited to exclude all traffic of Northwest Airlines, except that pertaining to the hijacked Flight 305. Further, since the log is maintained in Greenwich Time, it has been converted to Pacific Standard Time (PST) (Seattle time), to facilitate reading the various logs involved in this matter.
Interviewed on 11/24/71 o! Seattle, Washington
Sub. I.
Fife # 164-81 -2269
OP
by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL/klb
Dale dictated 11/26/71
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-28475
b6 b7C
b6 b7CDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
SEATTLE AIR ROUTE
DB Cooper-28475
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b6 b7CDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
SEATTLE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER 3101 Auburn Way South Auburn, Washington 98002
FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION
. 30 December 1971
Sul: I
Mr. Charles Farrell Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation 115 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
ett one
Dear Mr. Farrell:
As you requested, we have enclosed a transcription of our recorded air-ground communications with Northwest Airlines Flight 305 of 24 November 1971.
b6 Per FAA b7C
Chief, Seattle Center
Enclosure
Sub.I 164-81-2108 SEARCHED ___ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MA FILED FEB3 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DA
DB Cooper-28476Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center
Name of Facility Preparing Transcription
Beattie Air Route Traffic Control Center
Subject of Transcription
Air-Ground Communications Pertaining to the Incident to
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Date and Period of Time Covered by Transcription
0337:11 GMT to 0545:29 GMT 25 November 1971
Agencies Making Transmissions and Abbreviation of Each

Northwest Airlines
305
Date and Period of Time Covered by Transcription
0337:11 GMT to 0545:29 GMT 25 November 1971
Agencies Making Transmissions and Abbreviation of Each

Northwest Airlines Flight	305	NW305
Seattle ARTCC Position R2	SEA R2
Seattle ARTCC Position R5	SEA R5
Seattle ARTCC Position R6	SEA R6
Seattle ARTCC Position R10	SEA R10

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the following is a true transcription of the recorded conversation pertaining to the subject incident.
b6 Per FAA b7C
Chief, Seattle ARTCC
# certify that this is a true copy of the orta
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DB Cooper-284770337:11
NW 305
Northwest three oh five we're ah
(1:37 pm; PST)
0337:17
SEA R2
Northwest three zero five ident verify assigned one zero thousand
0337:23
NW 305
(Unintelligible) three zero five
0339:43
SEA R2
Northwest three zero five say altitude now
0340:02
SEA R2
Northwest one zero correction Northwest three zero five say altitude please
0340:06
NW 305
Three oh five through sixty five hundred ah trying
three zero five say altitude now
0340:02
SEA R2
Northwest one zero correction Northwest three zero five say altitude please
0340:06
NW 305
Three oh five through sixty five hundred ah trying to get the steps down down back there ah
0340:37
NW 305
One oh five ah three oh five we're gonna level off here for a while at seven thousand he wants the steps down and ah we're gonna have er about down to a hundred and sixty knots
0340:48
SEA R2
Northwest three zero five roger
0344:22
SEA R2
NW 305
Northwest three zero five advise if you change altitudes over i Okay we'll hold at seven here we got the back steps down now and ah it looks like we aren't gonna be able to climb anymore ah we'll hold seven thousand
0344:34 SEA R2. Northwest three oh five roger
DB Cooper-28478Page 2

0349:18 (1:49PM,	SEA R2
PST)	Northwest three zero five in event of lost communications contact Seattle Center one three three point niner
0350:05	SEA R2	Northwest three zero five Toledo altimeter two niner niner eight
0351:31	NW 305	Center Northwest three oh five ah we're gonna climb out climbing up ah
Northwest three oh five roger
DB Cooper-28478Page 2

0349:18 (1:49PM,	SEA R2
PST)	Northwest three zero five in event of lost communications contact Seattle Center one three three point niner
0350:05	SEA R2	Northwest three zero five Toledo altimeter two niner niner eight
0351:31	NW 305	Center Northwest three oh five ah we're gonna climb out climbing up ah to ten thousand and ah we're through nine now
0351:42	SEA R2	Northwest three zero five roger report level at one zero thousand
NW 305	Roger

0353:34	NW 305	Northwest three oh five we're leveling at ten thousand
SEA R2	Northwest three oh five roger
0353:40	NW 305	Airspeed in the vicinity of one seventy one eighty
SEA R2	Three oh five roger

0359:10	SEA R2	Northwest
in the vicinity of one seventy one eighty
SEA R2	Three oh five roger

0359:10	SEA R2	Northwest three zero five contact Seattle Center one three three point niner
0359:15	NW 305	Ah one thirty three point nine

DB Cooper-28479Page 3
0413:24
NW 305
(8:13PM, PST)
SEA R5
Center four oh five (unintelligible) twenty point nine ten thousand
Northwest three zero five ident
0415:52
SEA R5
Northwest three zero five the Portland ah altimeter . three zero zero three
NW 305
Zero zero three
0433:36
SEA R5
Northwest three zero five contact Seattle Center one two five point eight
0433:46
NW 305
Twenty five point eight so long
SEA R5
Good day sir
0433:51
NW 305
Seattle Center Northwest three zero five ten thousand
0433:55
SEA R6
Northwest three zero five Seattle Centor one zero thousand ident
0445:45
SEA R6
Northwest three zero five Eugene altimeter three zero zero six
NW 305
Ah one three zero point six
DB Cooper-28480Page 4
SEA R6
Negative sir Eugene altimeter three zero zero six
NW 305
Okay switching
SEA R6 Negative sir remain on
zero five Eugene altimeter three zero zero six
NW 305
Ah one three zero point six
DB Cooper-28480Page 4
SEA R6
Negative sir Eugene altimeter three zero zero six
NW 305
Okay switching
SEA R6 Negative sir remain on this frequency that's an altimeter ah the current altimeter is three zero one one
0446:06
NW 305
Oh okay three zero one one
(8:46 PM, PST)
0454:47
SEA R6
Northwest three zero five Seattle radio check
NW 305
Three oh five Jond and clear
0454:53
SEA R6
Roger sir I lost your transponder
0503:36
SEA R6
Northwest three zero five contact Seattle Center now on one two five point three
0503:41
NW 305
Okay twenty five point three Northwest three oh five
0503:57
NW 305
Seattle Center Northwest three zero five at ten thousand
0504:05
SEA RIO
Northwest three zero five Seattle Center ident
DB Cooper-28481Page 5

0513:10	SEA RIO	Northwest three zero five Medford altimeter three
(9:13pm,	PST)	zero one three
0513:16	NW 305	Three zero one three

0528:
three zero five at ten thousand
0504:05
SEA RIO
Northwest three zero five Seattle Center ident
DB Cooper-28481Page 5

0513:10	SEA RIO	Northwest three zero five Medford altimeter three
(9:13pm,	PST)	zero one three
0513:16	NW 305	Three zero one three

0528:01	SEA RIO	Northwest three gero five request the outside air temperature at your altitude
NW 305	Ah three oh five you came on with somebody else say again
SEA RIO	Northwest three zero five request the outside air temperature at your altitude
0528:28	NW 305	Ah (unintelligible) mínus five
SEA RLO	Understand minus five zero five
NW 305	(Unintelligible)
SEA RLO	Northwest three zero five verify that temperature as
minus five zero five
NW 305	(Unintelligible)
SEA RLO	Northwest three zero five verify that temperature as centigrade
0529:04	NW 305	That's okay centigrade
SEA RLO	Roger

0538:31	SEA RIO	Northwest three zero five the Montague altimeter three zero one one

DB Cooper-28482Page 6
0541:48
SEA RIO
19:41 PM,
PST)
Northwest three zero five the Montague altimeter three zero one one
0541:52
NW 305
Three zero one one roger three oh five
0543:26
NW 305
Ah Northwest three zero five
SEA RIO
Northwest three zero five go ahead
0543:32
NWT 305
Roger we'd like to start climb to eleven thousand (unintelligible) okay with you
SEA RLO
Northwest three zero five ah climb to one one thousand under your conditions are approved report reaching
0543:46
NH 305
Three oh five
0545:20
SEA R10
Northwest three zero five contact Oakland Center onone two zero point four good luck sir
0545:29
NW 305
Okay one two zero
under your conditions are approved report reaching
0543:46
NH 305
Three oh five
0545:20
SEA R10
Northwest three zero five contact Oakland Center onone two zero point four good luck sir
0545:29
NW 305
Okay one two zero point four thank you
(9:45PM, PST)
DB Cooper-28483.FD-36 (Rov. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/27/72
Transmit the following in

ARTEL	(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
Via
(Priority)
TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-8I)	SUB-F.
FROM:	SAC,	LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)	I.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
Re Seattle to Las Vegas airtel 1/20/72.
requested	Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of
by the Seattle Office.	FAA report Sur. 212
2 - Seattle (Encl. 1) food 1 - Las Vegas JAN : kmc

(3)
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/27/72
Transmit the following in

ARTEL	(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
Via
(Priority)
TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-8I)	SUB-F.
FROM:	SAC,	LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)	I.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
Re Seattle to Las Vegas airtel 1/20/72.
requested	Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of
by the Seattle Office.	FAA report Sur. 212
2 - Seattle (Encl. 1) food 1 - Las Vegas JAN : kmc

(3)	the
* NOT,
	hearsay to	Copy
,
log for these
Just the antal.
the
* NOT,
	hearsay to	Copy
,
log for these
Just the antal.	sul fiden

DB Cooper-28484
Sub, I
164-81-2113
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED JAN 3/1 1972 /
FETT SEATTLE
KER

Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PAINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
1/5/72
Area Officer B, Federal Aviation b6 per FAA Administration (FAA), Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center?
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
1/5/72
Area Officer B, Federal Aviation b6 per FAA Administration (FAA), Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center?C Auburn, Washington, provided a transcription prepared by his office of tape recordings of transmissions between the Auburn center and Northwest Airlines Flight #305, which was under hijack on November 24, 1971.
maintained in his custody. advised that the original tapes are b6 Per FAA b7C
advised that the Seattle Center worked Flight #305 on the way in to Seattle from Portland, but had no indication that a hijack had occurred and the aircraft did not squawk any signal as to a hijack situation. They were not aware of the hijack until they handed off the plane to the Seattle-Tacoma Tower.
advised that after the plane took off from b6 Per FAA Sea-Tac on its way south toward Sacramento, California, b7C the Auburn Center worked the flight from shortly after take- . off until they handed the flight off to the Oakland Center, which occurred at the Oregon-California border.
provided by In view of the fact that the times listed in the log are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ; b6 Per FAA an
provided by In view of the fact that the times listed in the log are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ; b6 Per FAA an insertion has been made at least once in each page to b7C convert the GMT to Pacific Standard Time.

12/30/71 Interviewed on 1/ of	Sub. I Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81 - 2107
CO
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL/k1b by Dale dictated 12/30/71

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; il ond ijs contents oro not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28485.FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/17/71
b6 Per FBI
Seattle - Tacoma Airport provided a handwritten log of radiob7c communications between Northwest Orient Air Operations at Seattle - Tacoma Airport, Northwest Orient Air Operations at Minneapolis and Northwest Orient Flight 305 made on the evening of November 24, 1971 by Northwest Orient employee
Also made available at the same
between Northwest Orient Air Operations at Seattle - Tacoma Airport, Northwest Orient Air Operations at Minneapolis and Northwest Orient Flight 305 made on the evening of November 24, 1971 by Northwest Orient employee
Also made available at the same time by were two additional logs of events which were prepared by Northwest employees. The six page log was prepared by
b6 Per FBI b7C
A two page log which relates primarily to the of the flight from Seattle, was prepared by
All three of the above-mentioned logs were made in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For convenience in reading these as well as other logs maintained in this case, they have been converted to Pacific Standard Time (PST) and the time has been parenthetically inserted at least onde on each page of the log.
Sub I

Interviewed on; 12/13/71	at Seattle, Washington	File #	SE	164-81 2026
RA	b6 Per FBI
by SA	/ilb /klb	Dale dictated	12/16/71	b7C

This document contains nellher recommendolions nor conclusions of the FBI.
RA	b6 Per FBI
by SA	/ilb /klb	Dale dictated	12/16/71	b7C

This document contains nellher recommendolions nor conclusions of the FBI. Il.is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your ogency; il ond Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28486FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/7/71
M. STUART DURDEN, Special Agent in Charge, FAA Security Air Transportation, Security Field Office, Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, Washington, was interviewed at the FAA Air Carrier Office. Mr. DURDEN provided one reel of magnetic recording tape which contains a copy of a recorded transmission between Northwest Airlines Flight #305 and the FAA Traffic Control' Center, Auburn, Washington, on November 24, 1971. These transmissions cover Flight #305's flight from approximately 30 miles south of Sea-Tac Airport to Northern California.
According to Mr. DURDEN this recorded tape was obtained by him from Mr. Area Officer B, FAA, Seattle Air Route Traffic Control, Center, Auburn, Washington, on December 3, 1971.
Area Officer B, FAA, Seattle Air Route Traffic Control, Center, Auburn, Washington, on December 3, 1971. The original tape is maintained under the supervision of Mr. at FAA, Auburn, Washington.
b6 Per FAA
b7C Per FAA
And I
Interviewed on 12/8/71
al Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81 768
For
by SA
rse
Dale dictated
12/7/71 b6
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This document contains netther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the F81 and Is loaned to your agency; It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28487SUB
12/2/71
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
MEMBERSHIP LIST IN. DRAWER 62
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
par
FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
MAP I-A 63
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Orient Airlines
11/24/71
FARLIGE I-A ec-F
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CAA - AIR PIRACY
Re Seattle teletype, 11/29/71; San Francisco tel, 11/29/71; and San Francisco tel, 12/1/71.
In accordance with the request of the Seattle Office, one copy of the affiliated clubs of the U.S. Parachutists Association (USPA) is enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle Office.
In accordance with the request of the Seattle Office, one copy of the affiliated clubs of the U.S. Parachutists Association (USPA) is enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle Office. In addition, there is also enclosed for the Seattle Office an index of the members of the affiliated clubs of this association for the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. There is also enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle one copy of the transcription of communications dealing with the control of aircraft NW305 on 25 November, 1971. This transcription. was furnished by Federal Aviation Administration, Fremont, Cali- fornia. One copy of this transcription was delivered to Agents in the Sacramento Office with a map of the route of this aircraft on 12/1/71. A copy of this map is also enclosed for the informa- tion of Seattle Office.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Sub I Lists filed in Galton. : drawer of 164-81 cal.
@ - Bureau (Encls. 2) (AMREG) + Seattle (164-81) (Encls. 4) 2 - San Francisco MMD/cad (6)
164-81-860 STAR3 D ......... INDEXED SLAVENUD 12.15 FILED DEC O 1371 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-2848911/30/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
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DB Cooper-28496:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/24/72
SA
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Sub R
NORJAK
On 11/24/72, appeared at the Seattle Office to furnish information about the theft of some American Express traveler's checks from him, which proved to be no violation of which the FBI had investiga- tive jurisdiction.
then stated that he formerly resided at
₹ Seattle.
stated that about two months ago, he was told by
number that "it was kind of funny" but both
5 telephone D.B. COOPER and had both lived in that building previously.
stated that shortly after
him that information, was
furnished in the attic at that building and observed a piece of paper on the floor described by has 8\xll" in size.
stated that shortly after
him that information, was
furnished in the attic at that building and observed a piece of paper on the floor described by has 8\xll" in size. The piece of paper contained a rough drawing of a man's face and a few lines of writing under the picture. One of the word's in writing was and this lead to think the paper might have some connection with kept the paper and placed it in a safe deposit box at the Wanderer's Mail Box and Safe Deposit Box, 507 3rd Avenue, Seattle. will make the paper available should an Agent desire to see it.
presently is unemployed and resides at ? Seattle. He can be contacted through the telephone in the manager's office,
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Above submitted for information purposes.
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Sub J 164-81-4144
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED Et FILED NOV2 -3 1372 FBI-SEATTLE
1200
DB Cooper-28497
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b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY.HAYDIYSON GSA PPMR (4 CFA) 165-11.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	(P) DATE:	11-22-72
5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	(P) DATE:	11-22-72

FROM :	SA	Sub J
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sub R

On 11-17-72
by SA
was interviewed regarding captioned matter.
furnished his DOB as and because he stated that he was in Oregon an NCIC check was run on him. This check resulted in a Hit and the print-out indicated that Roseburg, Oregon, Police Department
and the Douglas County Sheriff's
· The date of the Office for
and the date of the .
is described as:
Race - White
Sex - Male
Ileight - 5'9"
Weight - 180 Pounds
Hair - Brown
FBI Number -
The NCIC check did not indicate that there were any Federal warrants concerning ·
advised that he is currently enroute to Roseburg, Oregon, to
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" but on 11-9-72 he was drinking in the lounge at the Sands Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located at Davies and Denham Streets.
enroute to Roseburg, Oregon, to
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" but on 11-9-72 he was drinking in the lounge at the Sands Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located at Davies and Denham Streets. While in the rest room at the lounge noticed an individual with a black eye and engaged him in a brief conversation.
Later, outside in the lounge, this individual purchased a drink and joined at a table in the
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164-81-4137- SEARCHED ....... ALEX20, SERIALIZED ......... FILED AV Iv&a. FBI-SEATTLE Ja
2to 10
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-28499
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Race - White Sex - Male Age - 48 to 50 Height - 519" to 5'10" Build - Husky, Muscular Hair - Curly Black, graying at the temples Eyes - Hazel or Dark Characteristics - Extremely Nervous; Cheeks that appeared wider than the width of the forehead; dimpled chin.
stated that the individual
which gave , and
appearance. The individual was wearing an orange and yellow Pendleton shirt and levis and black shces.
stated that he has no idea if the individual is D. B. COOPER, but that he wanted to furnish this information for whatever use it might be because he wanted
COOPER, but that he wanted to furnish this information for whatever use it might be because he wanted to do the right thing. stated that he
would like to to some law enforcement agency to be returned to Roseburg, Oregon, and it was suggested that he contact the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and state his intentions.
It was subsequently determined from
Washington, that , Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, Bellingham,
did in fact to the Sheriff's Office.
professed to have had prior to fleeing the Roseburg area, and during the interview he appeared to be
substantiated by Sheriff's Office.
This impression was of the Whatcom County
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DB Cooper-28501
3 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION CSA FAMn ( CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 10/31/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
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RE:
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS
SUB J
On October 11, 1972, Seattle, home phone , advised telephonically
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that 5 who were in the Army together and presently working or have worked for Boeing Aircraft
RE:
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS
SUB J
On October 11, 1972, Seattle, home phone , advised telephonically
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that 5 who were in the Army together and presently working or have worked for Boeing Aircraft Corporation were talking about hijacking a plane just prior to NORJAK. The
stated that he has recently figured out that are involved in NORJAK, and it was only an the last couple of months that he was able to do this. advised he did not
call sooner because he did not have all of the information.
IC provided the above information and ad- b6 vised that sounded like a nut over the phone. b7C appeared to be
The above information is being provided for reference only, and no further action will be taken concerning at this time.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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164-81-40-49 SEARCHED ............... INDEXED. SERIALIZER Ct FILIO 16 vCI . 20072 -SEATTLE
50TD-109
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-28502SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
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NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS
SUB J
On October 16, 1972, ex-U. S. Army Colonel BILL STRATTON, home phone EA 2-5150, advised telephonically that he thinks informing hunters of the
Army Colonel BILL STRATTON, home phone EA 2-5150, advised telephonically that he thinks informing hunters of the reward and possible location of the D. B. COOPER ransom money is a good idea. STRATTON advised his friends have sometimes accused him of being COOPER. STRATTON stated he is an ex-airlines pilot and a former graduate of the U. S. Military Academy in the class of 1936. STRATTON stated he is presently working with the Horizon, Inc., land developers.
The above information is being furnished for reference only, and STRATTON is not seriously being considered as a suspect in this case. It is possible that STRATTON may need psychiatric care.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-285039/12/72
SULP. SUBR SUBJ 5 :3%
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, NEW HAVEN
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK ( 16 4-627 )
(RUC )
SUBJECT:
HORGACK
€
?
(00 :SE)
Enclosed for New Haven is copy of Chicago airtel dated 8/18/72 and one artist conception of unknwon subject.
Numerous attempts were made to make an appointment with by calling his home b6 b7C
telephone
United Airlines advised that the home residence Roxbury,
Numerous attempts were made to make an appointment with by calling his home b6 b7C
telephone
United Airlines advised that the home residence Roxbury, Connecticut b6 b7C
listed fær
(No str-et number is in record).
LEAD
NEW HAVEN
AT ROXBURY, CONNECTICUT. Contact exhibit artists conception and conduct investigation set forth in enclosed airtel.
2 - New Haven 1 - Chicago (INFO ) 7
(INFO ) I - New York
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Sub J 164-81-3898 SEARCHED ............ INDEXED. SERIALIZED IS FILED) 6/- SEP 1 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28504
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b6 b7C MAI WWW TPITIOT CSA FPMR (It CFR) 101-11.6
Z UNITED STATES VERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/12/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On August 23. 1972.
Sue. J
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Washington, phone number came into the Longview Resident Agency and advised that they have some information concerning the captioned subject.
advised she thinks
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could possibly be the hijacker due to his strange actions from November, 1971, until present. that from November, 1971, to"June, 1972,
advised has hardly Payscath
Disclipart
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outside and that he rarely has
that from November, 1971, to"June, 1972,
advised has hardly Payscath
Disclipart
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outside and that he rarely has visitors. She also stated that told her that he was a paratrooper in the military and that he belongs to a paratrooper club in Portland. advised that prior to November, 1971, did a lot of hiking in the woods in the area of La Center and Woodland, Washington. further advised that the show no sign of affluence and that she has received several calls concerning their credit. She stated that recently took a job working for
at the new plant in Vancouver, Washington.
supplied the following des-
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cription of
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height
5' 5" to 5' 6"
Weight
155 to 160 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Black, curly, .combed over to the side

Complexion	Very light
Scars and marks	None visible

Sabit
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pass SUSPECT NOT INVEST
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Saving
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pass SUSPECT NOT INVEST
DUE TO left his house and that he appears to be trying to keep out of sight.
advised that never comes
×
Ridgefield, SAC (164-81)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re Seattle memo of SA
. Island County
On 8/23/72, Sheriff's Office, Coupeville, Washington, advised that she could locate no record identifiable to pointed out that she has talked with on several occasions in the last year. 
appears to be emotionally stable and of sound mind. She has resided near one year. has heard that
, Washington, for approximately anything for money. She is
will do almost
.
On 8/23/72, was contacted at her residence at
advised that on or about 6/24/72 she was , Washington.
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b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FOAM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 IDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
9/5/72
FROM
garmin SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
9/5/72
FROM
garmin SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: UNSUB;
SOURCE
1- SUB FILE 1 .- SUB J
b6 b7C Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 6/12/72.
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After repeated efforts to locate him failed, b6 Portland, was contacted on 8/23/72. He related that several months ago, exact date not recalled, he was staying at the Sherwood Inn, Tacoma, and while drinking in the bar at that motel encountered a serviceman who had been drinking quite heavily. The serviceman, whose identity did not obtain and whom he cannot describe, boasted of having been one of a five-member team of which
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was
which
The man claimed his team had determined the but were unable to The man said he was on his way to McChord Field to be transported to another stated the above individual also mentioned during this conversation that he knew "D.B. COOPER, " although nothing further was discussed regarding this matter. took the entire conversation for "drunk talk" and attached no significance to it.
COOPER, " although nothing further was discussed regarding this matter. took the entire conversation for "drunk talk" and attached no significance to it. b6 .57C
(2- Seattle 2 - Portland
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$010-104-02OPTIONAL FORM NO- 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GRA GEN. REG. NO. LT
#010-106-03
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
SUB D
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 9/1/72. SUS E
SUBJ SUB R
FROM
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 9/1/72 of the Weyerhaeuser Compay at b6 b7C
Camp Kalama, Washington, telephone advised that fie, in the course of his timber land employment, ha found a 2001 tree which has some weathered pink looking material at the top hanging from what appears to. be a string. He stated the material is pink or red colored. ' He stated that the tree is located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
' He stated that the tree is located on one of the forks of Elk Creek straight north of Cougar, Washington.
He advised that he would be available on 9/5/72 to conduct an agent of the FBI to the location of this tree for further investigation of the object in the tree.
This lead will be covered by SA and he will bring with him binoculars which will enable him to view the item mentioned above.
Longview RA on 9/5/72 b6
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CALLED : 9/7/24 IT is WEATHER RADIO SOVOR CHRACHUTE
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SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
dated 7/25/72; b6 b7C SA 8/22/72.
Reference memo of SA
telephone conversation between SA and
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On August 22, 1972 , Washington, advised that she is stated that works in Bellingham and is normally away from his home from early morning until in the evening.
A note for
asking him to contact the Bellingham Resident Agency in order that a composite drawing of the suspect in subject matter might be
A note for
asking him to contact the Bellingham Resident Agency in order that a composite drawing of the suspect in subject matter might be displayed.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Bellingham, Washington
Upon being contacted by , display composite drawing and obtain any information he may have in this matter.
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DB Cooper-28511 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SA
Sub J b6 b7C
NORJAK
On July 20, 1972,
b6 b7C Washington, advised that he believes he knows a person who might possibly be a suspect in this case. requested that a composite drawing be shown to him so that he might make a better judgment as to the suspect's possibilities.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Washington b6 b7C
Will display composite drawing to and obtain any information he may have in this matter. RNN : set (2)
Attached for RA handling this lead is a xerox copy of an artists composite of UNSUB in this case and a memorandum setting forth UNSUB's physical description.
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On
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SubI b6 b7C
NORJAK
On 8/4/72
Seattle Times, b6 advised he had received information from a source who had previous:b7C had a problem with the FBI and did not want his identity dis- closed concerning captioned matter.
The source stated he had met a who resides near in West Seattle, who is a b7C b7D
b6
has been
through had advised source that sometime in late 1971 he had met a possibly , at a tavern in West Seattle, and told him that he was thinking of committing a robbery which would make someone famous. The someone who would be made famous was a fictitious person by the name of "D.B. COOPER. "
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 7/27/72, Air West, Portland International Airport, telephone telephonically contacted the Portland Office and stated on 7/27/72 their office received a call from airport Lewiston, Idaho, at approximately 2:30 P.
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 7/27/72, Air West, Portland International Airport, telephone telephonically contacted the Portland Office and stated on 7/27/72 their office received a call from airport Lewiston, Idaho, at approximately 2:30 P.M. advising a woman, who was later identified as
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Pullman, Washington, telephone
stated she identified on board Air West flight 824 a man to be D. B. COOPER. stated Air West flight 824 was due in Boise, Idaho at approximately 3:30 P.M., 7/27/72. Local authorities at Boise were notified and standing by. The Boise Resident Agency was contacted by portland on the same date and SA stated he was aware of the situation and presently in contact with local authorities at the airport in Boise. SA stated he would advise Seattle of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation of the suspect upon its completion.
b6
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On 7/27/72, the above information was telephonically furnished to SA FARRELL of the Seattle Division.
2 - Seattle 1 - Butte (Info) 2 - portland
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SubJ 164-81-3713
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DB Cooper-28514OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1$62 EDITION CSA FPMA (II CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES
ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC SEATTLE (164-81) P.
DATE:7/28/72
FROM SA
SUBJECT: NORJAC
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Re telephone call of SA CHARLES FARRELL,#2.
X
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On 7/27/72 Spokane, Wa advised she was flying from Seattle to Pullman,. via Lewiston, on Air West on 7/27/72. On the flight she observed a young man sitting a few seats in front of her, and noted that he resembled the composite she had seen in a newspaper of D.B. COOPER. advised that when the plane landed in Lewiston, she contacted who she is acquainted with and asked him if he had a composite of COOPER so she could look at it to see how much the individual on the plane did in fact resemble the composite. advised he did not have a picture. advised she was just curious, and was not saying that the individual was in fact COOPER. was shown a picture of COOPER and advised b6 it did not resemble the man on the plane.
advised she was just curious, and was not saying that the individual was in fact COOPER. was shown a picture of COOPER and advised b6 it did not resemble the man on the plane. b7C
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DB Cooper-285157/13/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
FROM :
SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-71) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Re Minneapolis airtel to Louisville, 6/30/72.
On 7/12/72, U. S. Postmasters at Livingston, Broadhead, Conway, and Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, all in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, were contacted and advised that their records reflect that there is no individual by the name of living in their respective areas.
County Attorney, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, advised that a review of the voter registration records failed to reflect anyone with the name
Ht. Vernon, Kentucky, advised that a review of motor vehicle registration records failed to reflect any record for
LLOYD ALBRIGHT, Chief of Police, Broadhead, Kentucky, advised he knew no one by the name of Ho stated that the only name similar to
Vernon, Kentucky, advised that a review of motor vehicle registration records failed to reflect any record for
LLOYD ALBRIGHT, Chief of Police, Broadhead, Kentucky, advised he knew no one by the name of Ho stated that the only name similar to individual known as who lives between Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, and Broadhead, Kentucky.
is an
On 7/12/72, was contacted, and ho Sub J
advised that he was not the individual who had contacted the Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis.
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TO:
SAC, LOUISVILLE
PROM: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00 : SEATTLE
On 6/19/72,
? Northwest b6 b7C
3 Mount 
Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota, advised his company has been receiving long distance telephone calls from a male individual identifying himself as Vernon, Kentucky. claims that while in New Orleans in April, 1972, he met an individual at a French Quarter Bar who he thinks might be identical to D.
claims that while in New Orleans in April, 1972, he met an individual at a French Quarter Bar who he thinks might be identical to D. B. COOPER, subject of NORJACK investigation.
In subsequent telephone calls on 6/22/72 to 
b6 . Northwest Airlines. ৳7C revealed that the person he saw in New Orleans was spending $20.00 bills and bore a strong resemblance to COOPER. 
advised this man offered to introduce to some women, but .. declined. then stated he saw the individual later meet fomale companions in front of the bar. { has advised that he must give this information to the FBI. has shown a strong reluctance to b7C
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to talk to the FBI and advised that if b6 b7C
found out about this. stated he might talk to the FBI in Louisville.
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to talk to the FBI and advised that if b6 b7C
found out about this. stated he might talk to the FBI in Louisville.
then
stated that he living in at Mt. Vernon, Kentucky; and is an +
Minneapolis indices negative regarding .
NWAL officers indicate they think and are reluctant to place 'credence in his information.
LEAD
LOUISVILLE DIVISION
AT MT. VERNON, KENTUCKY
Discreetly locate and interview for information b6 Legarding NORJACK and show artists 'conception of subject. b7C
DB Cooper-28519
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b6 b7C 6/26/72
AZRIEL
AIR MAIL
TO : BAC, SEATTLE (184-81) FROM : BAC, BUTLE (164-20) (P)
2.1. 8
SUBJECT: HORJAK 00: Seattle
On 6/26/72, GUY F. CHRISTIAN, A white male, approxi- mately 80 years of age, of Radarsburg, Montana, appeared at the Billings, Montana, RA and advised that he for the past ten years has hoon a dommer which is the art of "telesthesil' !! CHRISTIAN stated this is a science for the wee in locating nipsing objects. Because of recent hijackings CHRISTIAN concentrated his efforts in locating monies taken by hijackers.
Because of recent hijackings CHRISTIAN concentrated his efforts in locating monies taken by hijackers. Be produced a map of Washington and Oregon and advised from his method, although nevar having been there himself, states that the money taken in captioned hijacking is buried on a plot of land located on a secondary rond leading northwest from Columbia City, Oregon. According to his plot the money would be located traveling up this road eight miles and then approximately one mile to the west of this, and looking at the map this plot is one mile west of the secondary road leading wathwest out of Goble, Oregon, which intersects with the road leading northwest out of Columbia City.
Information boing supplied Seattle and Portland as CHRISTIAN stated he will be out in that aren in approximately one month and may attempt to locate money there. 3 - Seattle (AM) 1 - Portland (164-41) (AM) 3 - Butto JMD/8px (5)
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DB Cooper-28520OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INIZ EDITION FAHR ( CFR) 161-11.3
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/20/72
FROM
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: logo 4 NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re San Francisco airtel to Los Angeles dated 6/8/72. Re : Alleged Source
On 6/12/72. it was ascertained from a California, that
, was on a fishing trip and not scheduled to return to Los Angeles for three or four days. advised hađ Flight Safety, Inc., Long Beach Municipal Airport, Long Beach, California ..
On the same date, Flight Safety, Inc., Long Beach, advised he knows both Flight Safety, Inc., and socially. He stated that although apparently of fine reputation and character, is very prone to exaggerate and tells some rather. stated
statements made by while engaged in social conversation should be taken with "a grain of salt".
He continued stating that if
had any information at all concerning a hijacking matter he feels he would cooperate fully with the FBI.
He continued stating that if
had any information at all concerning a hijacking matter he feels he would cooperate fully with the FBI. He added that if had any pertinent information he feels it would also have been discussed with him as he and on several occasions have
b6 b7C
added that if should indicate during any conversation with him that he has any pertinent knowledge he would immediately contact the Los Angeles Division of the FBI. 2) Seattle (AM) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) (AM) 2 - Los Angeles
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. to
MAY THE EDITION
OSA FPMA (41 CFR) 101-11-8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
DATE:
6/21/72
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sul. J b6 b7C
Re: report of person resembling "D.B. COOPER".
source
b6 b7C
At 1:15 PM, 6/21/72, Longview, Washington, telephonically advised the writer that he was watching an episode of the "PErry Mason" detective series on television (Portland, Oregon,
source
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At 1:15 PM, 6/21/72, Longview, Washington, telephonically advised the writer that he was watching an episode of the "PErry Mason" detective series on television (Portland, Oregon, Channel #12, Station KPTV) this date, and observed an actor playing a supporting role (name of role unknown; name of actor unknown) who bears a strong resemblance to the published artist's conception of "D.B. COOPER". remarked that the hair style and facial features were very similar to those of the above artist's conception.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
On June 5, 1972
telephone , ,came to the Tacoma Resident Agency to suggest a suspect in instant matter. He cautioned, however, that the source of his information was , who was with him at the time
· He
cautioned that he did not desire any investigation that might indicate the source of the information.
He cautioned, however, that the source of his information was , who was with him at the time
· He
cautioned that he did not desire any investigation that might indicate the source of the information. (It appeared from remarks that the reason for the investigation he had conducted and for his reporting the suspect was the hope of obtaining the reward. He called the Seattle Office to determine the amount. )
He stated that
, and resides on He moved here from the .
Within the past month or two
.
Further.
Prior to his b6 b7C b7D
- He is described as being about 35 years old, 5'10", 160 pounds, brown hair - receding with squinty eyes. He looks similar to the sketch of the hijacker.
was suggesting him as a suspect in that he is only at fort Lewis and has apparently come into considerable amount of money:
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the sketch.
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK (Sub file
6/19/72
On 6/19/72 Kent, Washington
(phone contacted the writer at the Longview RA. He advised he had been to the Seattle office on two occasions and furnished some of the information below to IC but
He advised he had been to the Seattle office on two occasions and furnished some of the information below to IC but since he had new information and was passing through Longview decided to furnish information in its entirety. appeared to be a concerned citizen and appeared to be a reputable citizen.
He stated he owns some property and has been approached by who gave his address as Renton,
b6 Washington to purchase said property. visited on two occasions b7 and was driving a 1962 Oldsmobile, 984T body style) which has a VIN
b7C of - license unrecalled- which information secured from the County building. His inquiry at the County Building revealed that now resides at
made an attempt to contact
, Bellevue, Washington, at this location and observed on the mailbox.
the names
The last visit made by b6 to inquire about the property he was driving a truck-camper with Washington license b7C advised that meets the physical description of the hijacker closely and looks quite a bit like the composite drawing which has appeared in local news media, He also
a truck-camper with Washington license b7C advised that meets the physical description of the hijacker closely and looks quite a bit like the composite drawing which has appeared in local news media, He also stated that after dickering made a firm offer of for the property and stated that he had the cash for an immediate transaction.
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also advised that arrangements were made for whether 
wanted to see him today but to visit on 6/20/72 to discuss b7C
would sell the property.
No specific leads being set on this communication. SA FARRELL notified telphonically with memo to be in his possession morning of 6/20/72. Sub. 8.
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b6 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 6/19/72
SC
NORJAK
On 6/7/72 and 6/13/72 a . Kent, Washington appeared at the Seattle office. stated that he sales some of the land that he ownes and that a man naned is trying to buy some.
stated that the has stated in the past meetings with that he uses the name DB COOPER.
stated that he sales some of the land that he ownes and that a man naned is trying to buy some.
stated that the has stated in the past meetings with that he uses the name DB COOPER.
on first visit to this office he stated that is about 6' 1", 165 lbs, blond hair, wears glasses and doesn't smoke.
b6 b7C
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stated that
on second visit to this office he sated that is still trying to buy his land. Sim was driving a a Oldsmobile.
stated that he has gone to the the King County administration bldg and had verified address as being
Bellevue, Wn with a person named
also stated that he went to the public library and read the papers about the D.B. COOPER case. stated that he has found out tha t SA TOMN MANNING is the head investigator on the case. also stated that the description of is just like that of D.B.
b6 b7C COOPER. stated that is 8 5' 11# to 6' 0", 160 1bs, brown hair. The writer again asked if the stated that he knows wears gaasses or smokes, does not wear glasses and he does smoke.
did not mention any amount of money that he and have been talking about. stated that he would contact this office if he received any addit- ional information.
did not mention any amount of money that he and have been talking about. stated that he would contact this office if he received any addit- ional information.
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AIRTEL
TO: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM: . SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SUBJECT: NORJACK
On June 8, 1972.
. California, (protect
6/8/72 AIR MAIL Leib J Unsub b6 b7C Source. X b6 ৳7C b7D 
identity), advised who is University of California at Los Angeles campus, City of Industry. at Long states
Beach Airport, Long Beach, California: visited him in
$ California,. approximately two or three months ago. During visit, conversation came up about captioned hijacking. stated he furnished opinion to he thought hijacker was probably hung up in a tree in a remote area in Washington.
stated
indicated something to the effect there is an individual associated with
the flying club who has talked to the hijackor. stated he attempted to however,
further,
would make no further comments.
stated
indicated something to the effect there is an individual associated with
the flying club who has talked to the hijackor. stated he attempted to however,
further,
would make no further comments. states frequents at Long Beach Airport usually on weekends.
Los Angeles locate, discreetly interview regarding identity of individual Long Beach Airport, who has allegedly talked with hijacker.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
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b6 b7C 5/22/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

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

SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 5/17/72.
Records, Oregon State Motor Vehicle Registration Section, (MVR), Salem, Oregon, disclose Oregon license FDK 002 expires June, 1972, issued to DON D. DIMENT, DOB 3/31/15, 2736 SE 112th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, for 1968 Plymouth four-door station wagon, VIN RP45F8G188073.
DIMENT, DOB 3/31/15, 2736 SE 112th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, for 1968 Plymouth four-door station wagon, VIN RP45F8G188073. Records, Driver's License Registration Section (DLR), show DONALD DELMER DIMENT, 2736 SE 112th Avenue, Portland, DOB 3/31/15, 5'9", 145 pounds, driver's license no. 0846723. Per reairtel, no further action, UAC.
2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
RE:
OREGON LICENSE FDK 002
Enclosed for Portland are two Xerox copies of a postcard mailed to the Washington State Police, Woodland, Washington, and forwarded to this office by that agency.
LEADS
PORTLAND DIVISION
At Salem, Oregon
Will determine owner of license FDK 002 and thereafter check operator's license for a description if that information is available.
Since no additional information has been received by which to evaluate the source of this information, no additional investigation is being requested at this time other than to identify the owner and obtain a description.
Since no additional information has been received by which to evaluate the source of this information, no additional investigation is being requested at this time other than to identify the owner and obtain a description.
2 - Portland (Encl 2)
C2 2 - Seattle CEF : k1b (4)
Coulleta County 30, furnished letter & FBV.O
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FBI
Date:
5/11/72
PLA INTEXT
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)
TO: .
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK OO: SEATTLE.
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RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO BUREAU, MAY TEN, SEVENTY TWO. ON MAY TEN, SEVENTY TWO, A CANVASS OF AIRPORT FACILITIES EUGENE, CRESWELL AND COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON, REVEALED THAT NO ONE BY LAST NAME OF IS RECALLED AS HAVING BEEN RECIPIENT OF AIR- CRAFT TIE-DOWN OR STORAGE SERVICE.
ON MAY ELEVEN, SEVENTY TWO, CONTACT WITH LANE COUNTY VOTERS REGISTRATION OFFICE AND LANE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX OFFICE REVEALED THESE AGENCIES HAVE NO RECORDS UNDER NAMES
LAST NAME SEARCHED UNDER SPELLINGS - P -
AM COPY TO SEATTLE.
ON MAY ELEVEN, SEVENTY TWO, CONTACT WITH LANE COUNTY VOTERS REGISTRATION OFFICE AND LANE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX OFFICE REVEALED THESE AGENCIES HAVE NO RECORDS UNDER NAMES
LAST NAME SEARCHED UNDER SPELLINGS - P -
AM COPY TO SEATTLE. 1) - Seattle (AM) (164-81) I - Portland
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135
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FBI Date: - 5/10/72
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PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext of code)
Vía TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
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NORJAK; 00: PORTLAND.
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO PORTLAND MAY NINE, SEVENTY TWO. RECORDS OF THE EUGENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, LANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, EUGENE, OREGON, AND CREDIT BUREAU OF EUGENE NEGATIVE REGARDING LAST NAME SEARCHED UNDER b6 b7C
SPELLING
SEVENTY ONE CITY DIRECTORY FOR EUGENE AREA AND CURRENT TELEPHONE DIRECTORY NEGATIVE REGARDING THESE NAMES. UTILITY RECORDS OF THE EUGENE WATER AND ELECTRIC BOARD (EWEB) ALSO NEGATIVE.
BUREAU OF EUGENE NEGATIVE REGARDING LAST NAME SEARCHED UNDER b6 b7C
SPELLING
SEVENTY ONE CITY DIRECTORY FOR EUGENE AREA AND CURRENT TELEPHONE DIRECTORY NEGATIVE REGARDING THESE NAMES. UTILITY RECORDS OF THE EUGENE WATER AND ELECTRIC BOARD (EWEB) ALSO NEGATIVE.
RECORDS OF EUGENE POLICE DEPARTMENT REVEALED ONE
DATE OF BIRTH
ARRESTED FOR
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
RECORDS OF EWEB REVEALED
THIS INDIVIDUAL CURRENTLY RESIDING AT EUGENE, OREGON. 
1-SEATTLE (AM) (164-81) I-PORTLAND
DB Cooper-28534, sub J.
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-418-135
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ON MAY NINE, SEVENTY TWO, A CANVASS OF ALL MAJOR AIRPORT
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{ Priority).
Date
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PROM ACTING DERECTOR FBI
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THE MAN EAU IS IN RECEIPT OF INFORMATION FROM CONGRESSMAN
ULLMAN OF OREGON WHICH HE RECEIVED FROM A CONSTITUENT REQUESTING
THAT HER IDENTITY NOT BE REVEALED AND STATING b6 b7C b7D
( PHONETIC ) COULD BE INVOLVED IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
FROM CONGRESSMAN
ULLMAN OF OREGON WHICH HE RECEIVED FROM A CONSTITUENT REQUESTING
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( PHONETIC ) COULD BE INVOLVED IN CAPTIONED MATTER. THESE INDIVIDUALS RESIDE IN EUGENE, OREGON .. SHORTLY AFTER THE HIJACKING CLAIMED TO HAVE
THE WRITER STATES
A COPY OF THE LETTER IS BEING FORWARDED BY CELACOPIER.
PORTLAND IMMEDIATELY CONDUIT INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF
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ADVISE BUREAU BY RETURN TELETYPE, COFY MAILED SEATTLE. Seattle (info)
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DB Cooper-28536
X:4/20/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Denver letter to Seattle dated 4/14/72.
On 4/11/72, "Denver Post", Denver daily newspaper, advised ASAC Denver, as follows:
,
The "Denver Post" operates a special feature called "Secret Witness" which is dedicated to assisting the Denver PD in the solution of major cases through the offering of a reward for information of this type with the source not being disclosed and the source through the use of a series of numbers identifying himself to the "Post" and being
through the offering of a reward for information of this type with the source not being disclosed and the source through the use of a series of numbers identifying himself to the "Post" and being in a position to further identify himself if the information is true. said that a telephone line at the "Denver Post" called "Secret Witness Line" is sometimes utilized for information.
According to the secret witness line at the "Denver Post" received a telephone call at 9:05 p.m., 4/11/72. The caller stated he received "a call Tuesday night from D.B. COOPER, the plane hijacker." He claimed this individual's real name is 2 who lives in the southeastern United States, possibly Arkansas or Alabama, and claimed he served with "D.B." in the Airborne Division in the service.
This caller said "D. B." asked the caller to meet "D.B." at one of three spots in the Denver area: Wellshire Inn; The Retreat; or Holiday Inn North. "D.B." said they 2- Seattle (RM) 2 - Denver JMB : sls (4)
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19/s
DB Cooper-28537
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, BUFFALO
: sls (4)
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19/s
DB Cooper-28537
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, BUFFALO (164-46) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Reairtel, Albany to Buffalo, 4/14/72.
Referenced individual located at 3232 South Orchard Park Rd., Orchard Park, N.Y., J.M. Productions, Inc., True name of referenced individual determined to be (note correct spelling).
by
.
from both USPA and Canadian Sports Para Assoc., which has Headquarters in Vancouver, B.C. He has in the past been a member of the Frontier Sky Divers Club, which operates in the Buffalo area at the Akron, N.Y., Airport.
experienced parachutist and former Sky Divers Club.
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Neither bear close resemblence b6
to the composit drawing of the Unsub known as DAN COOPER. b7C
11/24/71. Both were in Buffalo on
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FBI - SEATTLE
1218
DB Cooper-28539
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, BUFFALO
FROM:	SAC,
INDEXED SERIALIZED IS FILED Q MAY 1 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-28539
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, BUFFALO
FROM:	SAC, ALBANY (164-47) (RUC)

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Re Seattle letter to Albany dated 11/30/71, and New Haven airtel to Boston dated 3/3/72.
Enclosed for Buffalo is one copy of New Haven airtel to Boston dated 3/3/72.
Numerous attempts were made to contact at Greene Sport Parachute Center, Greene, New York, with negative results.
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On 4/14/72, a source, in a position to furnish such information, advised that (phonetic) b6 generally fits description of subject and feels he bears a resemblance to the composite drawing of the UNSUB known as DAN COOPER.
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is described as a white male, approximately 35 years of age, approximately 5'6" tall, medium build, muscular, black hair, medium dark
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2 - Buffalo (Enc. 1) - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Albany JCL/kd1 (5)
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A
DB Cooper-28541SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
6/2/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re memo SA THOMAS J.
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Q APR 1 9 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
A
DB Cooper-28541SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
6/2/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re memo SA THOMAS J. MANNING dated 5/25/72.
On 5/26/72, a search of the area one-half mile from the Steelyai Bay Road on Lewis River Road was conduc- ted by SA with negative results. No buzzards or dead animals were sighted.
On 5/26/72, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, advised that he is familiar with the above area and that at this time of the year, the young buzzards are just getting their wings and that they circle the area of their nest testing their new wings. He also stated that there is a great amount of animals hit by cars and natural kill-off in this area, and that could be the reason for the circling buzzards. No further investigation is conten- plated by the Longview RA in this matter.
RWC: bgw (3)
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DB Cooper-28543
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5/25/72
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK
On 5/25/72 SA Portland Division, telephonicallb6 b7C
contacted the writer and advised that
of the
MANNING
NORJAK
On 5/25/72 SA Portland Division, telephonicallb6 b7C
contacted the writer and advised that
of the Portland PD had been in the Lake Merwin area on 5/24/72. advised that he has used in that vicinity and noted that the night of the hijacking
the had reported driving on the Lewis River Road and observing a sudden bright flash at the time the hijacker is thought to have bailed out. This matter was resolved by their interview, according to which should be in Seattle file.
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However stated that on 5/24/72 when he was at Lake Merwin he saw buzzards circling over an inaccessible area and gave the following directions to that location. \ miles from the Speelyai Bay road on the road to Cougar, Washington (lewis River Road) there is a 2 x 4 stake in the ground on the left side of the road with the numeral 34 printed thereon. Opposite this stake on the right side of the road, a short distance from the Lewis River Road, is the ravine where the buzzards were circling. A check by with the Multnomah County coroner revealed that if the body of the hijacker had in fact been in that area from
A check by with the Multnomah County coroner revealed that if the body of the hijacker had in fact been in that area from November, 1972 due to winter conditions and other factors the remains would still attract birds such as buzzards.
, LEAD : AtLongview, Washington
At area described above conduct appropriate investigation to determine location and if possible reasons for buzzards circling the area.
This lead will be covered 5/26/72 by SA
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DB Cooper-28544
(2) TJM/ OPTIONAL PORM NO. 19 MAY 1922 EDITION GSA FINA ( CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
"SAC, SEATTLE (164-81), Age YOW LAR .. To DATE: 5/23/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
5
Re': 'Telephone call regarding man closely resembling
"D. B. COOPER". the *** * On 5/23/72;"SA was telephonically b6 b7C
contacted by the following person:
Wa.
Residence :
Employment:
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Telephone: Former Employer: Boeing Aircraft co.
advised that the day after Mother's Day, she answered a'knock on her residence door and found a man on her doorstep; who stated he
advised that the day after Mother's Day, she answered a'knock on her residence door and found a man on her doorstep; who stated he represented a photography company in the area, and had a special offer regarding a
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stated she notedsomething very familiar about the man's appearance and features, but could not immediately place the recollection in her mind. She stated the man stood in her doorway for'a considerable time, and seemed more interested in talking to someone than in selling photographs. She advised that the man was very soft-spoken and very gentle in manner; and recalled that he spoke of having worked for Boeing Aircraft Co. in the Seattle area, and of having been in the military, She advised that the man saad he had been married but that his wife did something wrong to him while he was in the military, and that he was now divorced from his wife, but had obtained custody of his little girl. She advised the man took out his wallet and showed her a photograph of hislittle girl whom he described as being "half Spanish and half French".
She advised the man took out his wallet and showed her a photograph of hislittle girl whom he described as being "half Spanish and half French". She stated the little gail had a very dark complexion and dark hair, and appeared to be approximately seven or eight years old. ' She recalled the man inquired as to
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DB Cooper-28545
TCM (1)
THAY 5 3 1372 FBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings 64-81. 3445 1191. 51. 3441
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
SOURCE
SUB
On 5/15/72, Vancouver, Washington, advised that he is
of the Lewis and Clark Angus Ranch, which owns property in Clark County, Washington including a home located at , Washington. He advised that shortly after the first of May,1972. the residence at
> Washington, moved out leaving a parachute and other personal property
· behind. provided the parachute to the interviewing agent as well as executing a consent to search form for the residence located at Washington.
It was determined , by examining the parachute, that the parachute was not identical to the parachute used by the UNSUB
It was determined , by examining the parachute, that the parachute was not identical to the parachute used by the UNSUB in instant matter. The manufacturer's name and part number of the parachute provided by was compared to the manufacturer's name and part number of the parachute used by the UNSUB.
No items were taken into evidence. The parachute was left in the custody of
described
as:
Name Race
Sex
Nationality
White Male American
3 - Seattle NDS/rse (3)
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DB Cooper-28547 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
5/15/72
SC
TORJACKC
On instant date Vancouver, Washington $
tele- phonically contacted this office. advised
that he of the Lewis & Clark Baack Angus Ranch
just north of , Washington. stated that a man who has been staying at the ranch since December with a broken back, just moved out. stated that when he was cleaning up the room he found a parachute.
stated that he did not have the name of the man right on hand, but would be able to get it.
stated that when he was cleaning up the room he found a parachute.
stated that he did not have the name of the man right on hand, but would be able to get it.
described the man as between 30 and 40 years old, tall and slim. stated that the composit drawing of the hijacker doesn't look like the man that stayed at his ranch.
SA was advised of the above and stated that he would contact .
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DB Cooper-28549 5/17/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
Sub
source
On 5/12/72, Chief of Police TED BOURDAGE, Kalama, Wasington, volunteered the use of his boat in order to locate the object seen by near Lake Merwin, Washington.
A thorough examination of the south shore of Lake Merwin was made until the location described by was located, at which time it was determined that the object saw was the tin roof of a building directly opposite Speeleye bay. It should be noted that the tin roof appeared to be an object hanging in the trees until it was clearly identified.
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Sub.
It should be noted that the tin roof appeared to be an object hanging in the trees until it was clearly identified.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
Re SA Portland Division, telephone call to Longview RA, 5/5/72.
SA advised that he received infor-
mation from
Portland, Oregon, that was fishing on Merwin
Union Station, Lake on 5/2/72, and at that time he observed a white object hanging in a large tree on the south side of Lake Merwin. further advised that would be available for contact on 5/8/72, at the Union Station, Portland, Oregon,
contacted
On 5/8/72, SA ? Union Station, Portland, Oregon, and displayed a map of Clark and Cowlitz County to at which time he pinpointed the location where he saw the white object near Merwin Dam. The trip to Portland, Oregon, was necessary because the Portland Field Office did not have a current map of Clark and Cowlitz County, Washington.
Arrangements are currently being made to locate and identify the white object seen by
Sub.
The trip to Portland, Oregon, was necessary because the Portland Field Office did not have a current map of Clark and Cowlitz County, Washington.
Arrangements are currently being made to locate and identify the white object seen by
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK
On 5/3/72, the Portland Office received a letter
from
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Oregon, advising that - while on a fishing trip at Lake Merwin, Washington, on Thursday, 4/27/72, had sighted what appeared to be a white parachute hanging high in a tall fir tree to the north.
on 5/4/72, of the Portland Terminal Railroad, Union Station, Portland,
advised he would be happy to describe in detail the precise location of his sighting, but that he would not be available until Monday, 5/8/72.
The above information was furnished telephonically on 5/4/72, to SA $ Longview Resident Agent, who has made arrangements to get together with on 5/8/72.
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAC, FORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: MORJAK Be telephone conversation from Supervisor HOWARD V. ARENDT to Portland, 4/18/72.
SUSPECT
On 4/10/12.
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telephonically advised the Portland Division of the following information.
On 3/23/72, an individual registered
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.
After staying
for one week, Toft and has not been heard from or soon since. During his stay frequently flashed a stack of $20 bills and spant money freely. supplied the following description of
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Race
White
Sex
Male
Height 5*4"
Age
44 years
Weight 125 pounds
Bir
Dark brown
2-Bureau Ages ttle (164-81) Portland
YGA: tan (6)
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DB Cooper-28553
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Eyes	Brown
Dress	Tan corduroy slacks and
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DB Cooper-28553
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Eyes	Brown
Dress	Tan corduroy slacks and shirt
Military service	Claimed to be an Army Paratrooper while in the service
Habits	Smoked Lucky Strike cigarettes drank gin and vodka heavily

Due to the vast discrepancy between the description
supplied for and the NORJAK Unsub, b6 b7C
a new bank robbery suspects program case was opened in the Portland Division and investigation initiated in that regard.
On 4/18/72. mas contacted at
. by SA
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At this time supplied an identical description of as set forth above. She again advised that was definitely no more than 5'4" in height and Weighed approximately 125 pounds. She advised that comment to her that he had been a paratrooper while in the Armed Forces from 1945 to 1947, made her suspect that he could possibly have been the NORJAK Unsub.
After advising of the above, was displayed an artist's s sketch of the NORJAK Unsub.
that comment to her that he had been a paratrooper while in the Armed Forces from 1945 to 1947, made her suspect that he could possibly have been the NORJAK Unsub.
After advising of the above, was displayed an artist's s sketch of the NORJAK Unsub. She advised that facial characteristics are similar, however, could not possibly be identical with DAN COOPER due to the extreme difference in height and weight.
Due to the above, unless advised to the contrary by the Bureau, no further investigation will be conducted regarding as the NORJAK Unsub. However, investigation will continue in the Portland Division concerning under the bank robbery suspects program.
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DB Cooper-28554Airtel
TO:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
FROM:
Director, FBI
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
April 18, 1972
Reference Bureau telephone call to Portland on
April 18, 1972.
Transmitted herewith for Portland and Seattle are two copies of a letter dated April 12, 1972, to the Director, FBI, from
3 which is self-explanatory.
Promptly contact ? acknowledge receipt of his letter, and obtain any information he has on captioned matter and resolve same.
Enclosures (2) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (Enclosures 2)
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Sub.
acknowledge receipt of his letter, and obtain any information he has on captioned matter and resolve same.
Enclosures (2) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (Enclosures 2)
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DB Cooper-28555April 12, 1972
J. Edgar Hoover, Director F.B.I. Washington, D.C.
Honorable Sir:
Shortly after 6:30 P.M. on April 10 I placed a long distance call to the Regional Office of the F.B.I. in Portland. The call was answered by a who turned the call over to a after I had stated my reasons for placing the call.
Briefly, on the Oregon Coast I recently (Mar 23) to a certain party and this subsequent actions have raised doubts in my mind.
(1). He carried on his person a large sum of money-all in $2000 bills.
(2). Each time he made a purchase - no matter how small-such as 2 packages of cigarettes (70¢) it was with a $2000 bill and he never spent the change or smaller bills. Each purchase was paid with a "new" $2000 bill and the pattern was repeated again.
(3) He did not want to be alone and, if he could, would get me or someone else to make his purchases with one of his $2000 bills.
(3) He did not want to be alone and, if he could, would get me or someone else to make his purchases with one of his $2000 bills.
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DB Cooper-28556
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL, REGISTERED
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT :
On 4/26/72, a confidential source in Denver, Colorado, provided the name of as a possible suspect in this matter. Source advised as follows :
Source recently learned third-hand information
through , residence telephone P concerning
an individual by the name of .
Allegedly, has recently been in the Denver area and visited and allegedly was in possession of a substantial sum of money and was traveling by airplane and wearing expensive clothing. Allegedly, left the stub of a bus ticket with 2 which had phone numbers written on it and instructed in the event anything happened to
, she should call these phone numbers.
Allegedly, has been out of contact with his associates for about two years and apparently first re- appeared in
Allegedly, has been out of contact with his associates for about two years and apparently first re- appeared in about January of 1972, and showing means of wealth.
Source stated it is his information that was possibly in the paratroops in either the Korean War or World War II, and has 2) - Seattle (AMRM) 2 - Denver JMB : dds (4)
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19& EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SPC
DATE:
4/28/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
(Possible Suspect)
At 10:52 PM, 4/28/72 Gig Harbor, phone advised the writer by phone that one may be the Hijacker. He resem- bles a picture of artist's conception shown in a local paper in Gig Harbor.
has not seen for four years. The only on Pacific.
contact she had with him was through Highway in Tacoma, in which He reportedly was a by hobby and built planes, place unknown, for a living.
contact she had with him was through Highway in Tacoma, in which He reportedly was a by hobby and built planes, place unknown, for a living. He also was a flying enthusiast. describes him only as age about 40, and does not have an olive complextion (complexion ukknown by her) .
has no idea where
can be located.
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DCA/dca
(2)
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5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-28561
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4/19/72
SA
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On 3/30/72,
"
Tacoma Police
Department, , advised that he had just received an anonymous call in which the caller stated, who works at is D. B. COOPER."
On 3/31/72,
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for the past three years. produced the time These cards show was working the "swing shift," 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., November 22 - 24, 1971, and had.
produced the time These cards show was working the "swing shift," 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., November 22 - 24, 1971, and had. Thanks- giving and the day after as holidays.
Personal observation of showed that while he fit the same general appearance of subject, COOPER, he appeared to be younger and had a
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Sub. I 164-81-2794 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
APR 1 9 1972
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28562OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: March 28, 1972
SUB-J.
On March 23, 1972 phone advised that in connection with this hijacking, he worked for a two- week period in November 1971 for who had "a
deal" for
has Washington. He advised that since that time had serious financial problems and is believed now to have gone out of business.
He advised he first made contact with this organization in answer to an advertisement in the news- paper working on a commission basis which did not pay off financially.
He advised he first made contact with this organization in answer to an advertisement in the news- paper working on a commission basis which did not pay off financially. He advised the company was listed as , Washington.
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He advised this organization was
on a long term basis. He advised that had property and he thought possibly this individual should be considered as a suspect in this . matter. He pointed out that at one time indicated to him he did not like to fly and he had never parachuted. He stated as a result of his short term employment, he was
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.
He advised that as a result of his credit problems, the whereabouts of is unknown to him , and he had no idea how he could be located.
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He described as a white male, 35 - 40, light complexion, very light blue eyes, and . very round shoulders to the point of being almost a disfigurement, dark blond hair. 164-81-2693 Sub. J
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SERIALIZED mma MAR 2 8 1972 0
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D ... 71 ^ ^ ........ D ... J. D) ....... JA, At sh. Dammall Caninne Dian.
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It is to be noted that subject does not meet in any way the description of the hijacker in this case and this matter is being made only a matter of record. No further action contemplated.
2
DB Cooper-28564SAC, SEATTLE
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
April 10, 1972
NORJAK
RE:
Complainant -
Re telephone call on Sunday morning at 5:20 A.M. from at Seattle Office.
advised that he had recie ved a call earlier
that morning from who gave his address as
, Wash, Said he lives
and is known to ·
OnApril 9, 1972 SA FARRELL contacted
He said there is no
· The only other He also advised there is no
On April 10, 1972 SA STEELE advised that had called the Seattle office many more times on Sunday and the information he gave differed each time. His stability became more questio able as the calls grew more frequent.
SOURSE IS UNRELIABLE. No further action.
CEF (2)
Sub J 164-81-2654 LAARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MIL FILED.
SOURSE IS UNRELIABLE. No further action.
CEF (2)
Sub J 164-81-2654 LAARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MIL FILED. APR 1 ( 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 20
DB Cooper-28565
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EOITION GSA FPMR (It CFR) 101-15 .* UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
: SA
(A)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE:
4/10/72
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On 4/8/72, several telephone calls were received between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from a (PH), who identified himself as being and a resident of * Washington. He advised that he was phoning from Seattle but would not give his telephone number or address to this office.
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stated that he knew who the hijacker of the Northwest Airliner was. He stated the hijacker was
(PH), who is a , Washington. He described
as between 35 and 40 years of age, 5' 9", 155 pounds, with light-colored hair.
He stated that he with and that during the past few weeks, has told him how he hijacked the plane. He stated that him that he wore dark clothes the day of the hijacking and that he carried on the plane with him
He stated that him that he wore dark clothes the day of the hijacking and that he carried on the plane with him parachute jump shoes . under his overcoat and put these shoes on in the men's rest- room. He advised that bailed out of the airplane from the side door over Chehalis, Washington. He advised that took three parachutes with him and that he buried two of the parachutes. He stated that told him that he had $300,000. stated he has not seen the money nor the parachutes nor anything else associated with the hijacking. stated that told him that he bailed out of the airplane at exactly 17 minutes 3 1/2 seconds out of Sea-Tac.
stated that was a parachutist in Japan
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because and that he,
was very upset of this occurrence.
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Sub. J 164-81-2647 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL TED MALFILED APR ONE m rol-SEATTLE
1010-100
DB Cooper-28566 :
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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b6 during the Second World War and that he is a very knowledgable woodsman. stated that he was "blowing the whistle on
advisedSAC SEATTLE (164-81) -
SPC
NORJAK
4/9/72
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At 5:
stated that he was "blowing the whistle on
advisedSAC SEATTLE (164-81) -
SPC
NORJAK
4/9/72
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At 5:08 AM I received a telephone call from Washington. 
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stated that he knew who the Hijacker was. He stated that he lives in which is a
which is
- He stated he was
which he does quite often about 2'5 months ago and that TO confide an someone told him how he, kast was the NORJAK hijaker. said he was an X-army paratrooper and that he figured a little over 27 minutes out of Seattle would be enough time to get near He said he landed b6 b7C between He barried the two shuts in front of a chicken farm (deserted) just outside of he had the money in a suitcase.
stated showed
him the money and it was a suitcase full of stacks of $20 bills. He said the reason he hadn't spent the money was because he knew the bills were marked and they wouldn't be able to be had left the suitcase with passed. He stated that #
(no last name given)
for safe keeping while was away. stated he would
not have turned
in except that
age as about 39.
He stated that #
(no last name given)
for safe keeping while was away. stated he would
not have turned
in except that
age as about 39.
· He gave Sub. J 164-81-2646
I I than put him intouch with SA FARRELL of SE office. While SA FARRELL was talking to stated he was b6 here in Seattle at the present time because he was being treated but was traveling back to his home in and would arrive about 4:30 or 5:00 this PM. He gave his phone # in Seattle at which I called him when he talked to SA FARRELL
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as which he stated as unlisted which it was. He said
the address where he was staying as with a a doctor states that address belongs to phone # . He told SA FARRELL he was under the care of at Harbor View XMAX Hospital for about 3 days.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1/2 FILED.2/ - APR 9 1972 FRI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28568SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
4/10/72
SPC FRANCIS E. ENTLER
NORJAK
At approximately 1:00 A.M., 4/8/72, a Seattle telephone operator telephonically advised that she had received an anonymous phone call from a man that identified himself as being from Washington, and The unidentified caller stated that he
telephone operator telephonically advised that she had received an anonymous phone call from a man that identified himself as being from Washington, and The unidentified caller stated that he knew who the captioned skyjacker was, a man identified as who lived in Wn. A short time later the caller contacted this office and indicated to me that he knew the identity of the hijaker.
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The caller again wished to remain anonymous and stated that the FBI was searching the wrong area in southern Washington. He stated that the hijacker, whom he identified as b6 b7C resides in Wn., had explained the complete sequence of events to him and also sk indicated that he had buried the money.
The caller, later identified as advised b6 that he was supplying the FBI with this information because .
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INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
APR 1 0 1972 FRI . SEATTLE
4
DB Cooper-28570
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SAC	(164-81) (P)
SA

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUB: Two '$20 Bills"
On 3/27/72, RALPH BENNIFIELD, Ex-Chief of Police, Longview, Washington, advised that he has received
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SAC	(164-81) (P)
SA

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUB: Two '$20 Bills"
On 3/27/72, RALPH BENNIFIELD, Ex-Chief of Police, Longview, Washington, advised that he has received information that
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, found two $20 bills on the Rose Valley Road approximately two months ago.
A review of the Telephone b6
Directory revealed
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2 Washington, telephone number
On 3/27/72, , Washington, was telephonically contacted at which time he advised that he would not be available for interview until 7:30 a.m. on 3/28/72 at his place of employment,
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On 3/28/72, advised that he found two $20 bills sometime during the latter part of February on the Rose Valley Road, 50 to 100 feet past Mulhalland. He further advised that the two $20 bills were folded together when he found them and that they were lying on the road next to some tire tracks. He stated that he contacted
Washington, and gave the serial numbers of the bills. He also stated that he has spent the two $20 bills and that he could not recall where he spent the money.
On 3/28/72,
advised that was currently out of town and would be back the following day.
He also stated that he has spent the two $20 bills and that he could not recall where he spent the money.
On 3/28/72,
advised that was currently out of town and would be back the following day.
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164-81-2622
Attempts to contact were negative until 3/31/72 at which time he advised that he checked the serial numbers of three $20 bills through the published list of serial numbers taken in the Norjak and that the serial numbers were not identical.
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A
DB Cooper-285714/3/72
SAC
(164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: SUSPECT
On 3/28/72, Washington, phone 2 current. resident ,
5 Washington,
advised that another resident of the looks exactly like the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER.
On 3/28/72, was approached by the writer of this memo at which time provided the following descriptive data: advised that he was currently residing
and provided an Oregon driver's license number P Washington, which revealed JACOB's date of birth to be height 518", weight 145 lbs., hair brown, eves blue, ,
.
the following descriptive data: advised that he was currently residing
and provided an Oregon driver's license number P Washington, which revealed JACOB's date of birth to be height 518", weight 145 lbs., hair brown, eves blue, ,
. In'view of
description and physical appearance, no further investigation is being conducted re .
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Sub. J 164-81-2621 SEARCHED, INDEXED SERIALIZED MA HED UM APR 3 1972 FBI-SEATTLE f
DB Cooper-28572
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/29/72
SAG, MOBILE (164-34) (RUC)
NORJAK
Re Seattle letter to Albany, 11/30/71; Seattle airtel to Albany, 12/7/71;
Photos
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A
RE:
On 3/7/72,
Ala., DOB
advised that while playing in a band, Ala. about 6 weeks ago, he had occasion to meet a man calling himself
While playing in the band that he
lived in Ala., was a former Air Force pilot and had been all over the world. described as being a white male, 5'8" or 5'9", weighing 150 to 165 lbs., and wearing glasses.
He further advised that was very friendly, spends money freely and appears to be very nervous. stated that carries a in his right front pocket.
is alleged to frequent frequently during the week and on weekends.
stated that carries a in his right front pocket.
is alleged to frequent frequently during the week and on weekends. He attempts to disguise himself from time-to-time, using make-up, putty and wearing different glasses and combing his hair differently.
had occasion to purchase a copy of the February issue of the "National Inquirer" approximately 3 weeks ago and read an article concerning the captioned hijacking and noticed that the composite picture of D, V. b6 COOPER was very similar to that of the man he knew as b7C
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Ala.
was accompanied by
who is also a
and both are currently working for
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Ala. 164-81-2679 2 - Seattle (ENCS. 2) I - Mobile GBC/jh (3)
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SERIALIZED MAL FILED Um
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FBI - SEATTLE
25
DB Cooper-28573
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3/28/72 P SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC)
NORJAK
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 3/20/72.
Re Suspect
Referenced Los Angeles letter indicates that a previous letter was written by this unknown individual on 2/24/72 with identification of a U.
Re Suspect
Referenced Los Angeles letter indicates that a previous letter was written by this unknown individual on 2/24/72 with identification of a U.S. $1 bill, Serial Number For the information of Seattle and Los Angeles, this letter was received by San Francisco and the unknown letter writer described the look alike of D. B. COOPER as living at in San Francisco and being about 45 years of age, 160 1bs., 5'7", of
1.
From this description, was located and interviewed on 3/2/72 at San Francisco, and was eliminated as a suspect since he is 5'6", 155 lbs., and was almost completely bald with a few wisps of blond hair.
*
Although he did not recall his whereabouts on 11/24/71, his description does not in anyway match that of the hijacker of captioned plane. Unless advised to the contrary by Seattle, no further investigation con- cerning Suspect is being conducted at San Francisco.
2) - Seattle 2 - Los Angeles I - San Francisco BHC/vsk (5)
Sub. 5
164-81.26.12
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DB Cooper-28576
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AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (
12
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DB Cooper-28576
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AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Phoenix teletype to Seattle and Los Angeles dated 3/24/72.
RE:
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On 3/27/72, was interviewed at his place of employment, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 3200 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, California. He advised he was employed as for FAA at instant address on the entire day of 11/24/71.
On the same date, FAA, Santa Monica, made available time and attendance records which indicate was in attendance at in Santa Monica from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the date of 11/24/71, and was given credit for nine hours of work that day.
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In view of the above, does not appear to b6 warrant additional investigation as a logical suspect in' this matter., at this time.
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2 - Seattle (AM) 1 - Phoenix (164-100) (AM) (Info) 2 - Los Angeles crs/kah (5)
Sig. J 164-81-2671
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FBI - SEATTLE
120
DB Cooper-28577NR 09 PX PLAIN 9:47 PM 3-24-72 NITEL WJG
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES
J 164-81-2671
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAILED CM MAR 3 1 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
120
DB Cooper-28577NR 09 PX PLAIN 9:47 PM 3-24-72 NITEL WJG
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES
FROM
PHOENIX (164-100) 3P
NORJAK.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
RE
ON MARCH TWENTYTWO LAST, CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE ADVISED HE HAD RECENTLY OBSERVED THE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER NEWSPAPER. THE SOURCE STATED
ARIZONA, CLOSELY RESEMBLES THE UNSUB.
HE DESCRIBED
AS A WHITE MALE,
FIVE FEET NINE, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, BLOND HAIR, HEAVY SMOKER,
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END PAGE ONE
167-31670
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DB Cooper-28578
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PX 164-100
SOURCE INDICATED THAT IN
LEFT PHOENIX AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, AND IS BELIEVED TO BE
CALIFORNIA, BUSINESS TELEPHONE
ON INSTANT DATE, PHOENIX, ADVISED THAT
HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN
IN PHOENIX. HE HAD NO IDEA AS TO
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS, EXCEPT TO SAY HE PICKED UP
APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO WHEN
HE WAS HEADED FOR CALIFORNIA. THE ONLY PHOTO OF
POSSESSION WAS A GROUP PHOTO WHICH FAILED TO DEPICT WELL ENOUGH FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
THE ONLY PHOTO OF
POSSESSION WAS A GROUP PHOTO WHICH FAILED TO DEPICT WELL ENOUGH FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-28579PAGE THREE
PX 164-100
ATTEMPTS TO SECURE AN ADEQUATE PHOTO OF IN PHOENIX HAS BEEN NEGATIVE TO DATE. LOS ANGELES AT CALIFORNIA LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
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IN AN EFFORT TO ASCERTAIN HIS WHEREABOUTS DURING THE PERIOD CAPTIONED HIJACKING HAD TAKEN PLACE. IF UNABLE TO
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS FOR THE PERTINENT PERIOD, A CURRENT PHOTO OF SHOULD BE SECURED AND FORWARDED TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
PENDING. END DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-28580 3/28/72
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re
On 3/27/72, Denver, Colorado, advised that presence has been verified from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight on 11/24/72 as being at work at
In view of the above verification of whereabouts at time of incident, no further investigation will be conducted.
until 12:00 midnight on 11/24/72 as being at work at
In view of the above verification of whereabouts at time of incident, no further investigation will be conducted. regarding
C 2-Seattle (RM) 1-Anchorage (164-59) (Info) (RM) 1-Denver JMB : CS (4)
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DB Cooper-28581
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, DENVER
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
TITLE:
NOR JAK
SEATTLE
00
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re
On 3/17/72
Anchorage, Alaska, an active member of
parachuting club in the
area, observed the
artist's conception of UNsus in captioned matter and
advised that the individual resembled one
former employee for FAA in
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&
&
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ranking of rating a member of
He holds a parachutLet's which is the highest could achieve. She
described as being 20-30 years of age, 5'8", 175 pounds, brown hair and smokes cigarettes. She stated that bas a slightly fuller face than the person in the conception, but has the same hair line. Be bas characteristics of
She stated the last time she saw him was about 22 years ago in Anchorage, however, she heard that he recently was in
Be bas characteristics of
She stated the last time she saw him was about 22 years ago in Anchorage, however, she heard that he recently was in Anchorage visiting whose name she could not recall.
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2 - Deuver [2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Anchorage RET/ar (6)
Sub J 164-81-2574
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MAR 23 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28582DAVID FOSCUE DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CURTIS M. JANHUNEN DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 1708 SUMNER AVENUE ABERDEEN, WASH, 98520 PHONE 532-3652
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON · OFFICE OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY March 13, 1972
L. EDWARD BROWN PROSECUTING ATTORNEY P.O. BOX 529 TEMPLE OF JUSTICE MONTESANO, WASH. 98563 PHONE 249-3951
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington Re: D. B. Cooper
Sump
J D. B. COOPER
Gentlemen:
On Monday, March 13, 1972, at about 4:25 p.m. I called your office to advise that two or three weeks ago I ran across the name "D. B. Cooper" in a Grays Harbor County Superior Court case.
I am enclosing a copy of the return of service which is on file 'in that case.
Cooper" in a Grays Harbor County Superior Court case.
I am enclosing a copy of the return of service which is on file 'in that case. The original signature is still in the clerk's file and is signed in ink,
I felt probably this wouldn't be of any benefit to you or that someone else would have reported the circumstances, but finally con- cluded that I should at least make it known to you.
Yours very truly, F. Edward Cocourtes
L. Edward Brown
LEB/cas Enclosure
DB Cooper-28584 Sub.J 164-81-2476
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KEISAP COUNTY
(RETURN OF PERSONAL' SERVICE)

STATE OF WASHINGTON	)
> SS.
County of Kitsap	)

CASE NO.
55711
Stato of Washington VS Jasper Leroy Fleetwood Defendant
Plaintiff
I, ARTHUR N. MORKEN, Sheriff of Kitsap County, State of Washington, do hereby certify

that I received the annexed	Subpoena
on the 7th
MORKEN, Sheriff of Kitsap County, State of Washington, do hereby certify

that I received the annexed	Subpoena
on the 7th day of April	৳ 19 67 , and personally served the same on the
13th day of April	19 67 # on

Ed Browne
he being said defendant named in said
Subpoena by delivering to and leaving with
Ed Browne said defendant personally at
1137 Hewitt Place, Bremerton in said county, State of Washington.
Dated at Port Orchard, Washington, this 13tlay of April
19 67

SHERIFF'S. FEES :
Service.	$
Travel
TOTAL

ARTHUR N. MORKEN, SHERIFF Kitsap County, Washington
By D.B Cooler Deputy
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, Grays Harbor Co., Wash.
APR 1 4 1967
DB Cooper-28585
VIVIEN TWIDWELL, County Clerk Em Najean- DEPUTY
Sui. J
164-81-2475
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MAR 2 4 1972

SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R.
J
164-81-2475
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MAR 2 4 1972

SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

3/14/72
NORJAK
On 3/9/72 called from the Bureau. He said he had had a request from to determine if had been eliminated as a suspect in the Norjak case since they had a letter from another Government agency saying that that agency was going to investigate on an unrelated matter if it did not interfer with the Bureau's investigation.
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After checking our files I called him we did not have as a suspect according and told to our records and had no record in either the general indices or our special indices in this case. I asked him to let us know why should be a suspect.
He checked again with and said that as long as we did not have a current suspect by that name, that would satisfy his inquiry.
PRB : k1b
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Sub. J 164-81-2478
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MAR 1 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Var
DB Cooper-28586 NRØ10 SV PLAIN
645 PM NITEL 3-972 SPT
FILED
MAR 1 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Var
DB Cooper-28586 NRØ10 SV PLAIN
645 PM NITEL 3-972 SPT

TO	DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
SEATTLE	(164-81)
LAS VEGAS	(164-60)
FROM	SAVANNAH	(164-29)

NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE LAS VEGAS NITEL MARCH EIGHT LAST RE SUSPECT
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INTERVIEWED THIS DATE. ADVISED
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DURING NOVEMBER SEVENTYONE. HE FURTHER ADVISED
COULD NOT
LEAVE
STATED
MARCH SIX LAST TO ACT
HIS ENTIRE FILE INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPH WAS
FORWARDED WITH HIM.
RECEIVED BY
ON MAY ONE
SEVENTYONE FROM
b6 3 b7C HIS TENTATIVE RELEASE DATE MAY EIGHTEEN SEVENTYTHREE -
Aub. b6 -b7C
164-81-2438 - RUC -
ONLY DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
END
JRW FBI SE CLR
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1723 FILED MAR 10 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-28587 NRØ09 LV PLAIN
9:45 PM NITEL 3-8-72 SGT
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111), SEATTLE (164-81), SAVANNAH.
SERIALIZED 1723 FILED MAR 10 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
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TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111), SEATTLE (164-81), SAVANNAH.
FROM
LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE PG TEL MARCH EIGHT, INSTANT. RE SUSPECT
ADVISED
THIS DATE,
PRESENTLY INCARCERATED SHE IS NOT SURE OF CHARGE BUT STATES HE RECEIVED
SHE BELIEVES
HAS BEEN IN JAIL SINCE DECEMBER NINETEEN SEVENTY.
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FOR INFORMATION SAVANNAH, RICHMOND OFFICE ADVISED OF INFORMATION
THAT
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION WITH EXCEPTION OF b6 b7C HAIR. WITH THE U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, POST OFFICE BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA.
SAVANNAH CORROBORATE INCARCERATION OF
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NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE RICHMOND NITEL MARCH THREE, LAST.
MAR (8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-28588NR 03 PG PLAIN 748 PM NITEL 3-8-72 DFK TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) LAS VEGAS FROM PITTSBURGH (164-93) 2P
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE RICHMOND NITEL MARCH THREE, LAST. FOR THE INFORMATION OF LAS VEGAS DIVISION, RICHMOND IN RE NITEL FURNISHED INFORMATION THAT A VIRGINIA, HAD ADVISED IN NINETEEN SIXTYSIX HE MET WHO RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION IN THIS CASE WITH THE EXCEPTION
HAIR WAS LIGHT BROWN.
WAS DESCRIBED AS A REBEL-TYPE,
AND WHO WAS CAPABLE OF COMMITTING INSTANT CRIME.
TALKED OF JUMPING OVER NEVADA IN THE EARLY SIXTY'S WHILE HE WAS EMPLOYED THAT STATE.
WITH THE U. S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, POST OFFICE BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA.
DURING NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN RESIDED W. VA. ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE FAMILY OF MADE WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS Sub. J
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FROM RICHMOND . (164-74)
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE RICHMOND LETTER TO ALEXANDRIA FEB.
NR 006 RH PLAIN 7:10 PM NITEL 3-3-72 LLC
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SEATTLE
(164-81)
PITTSBURGH
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM RICHMOND . (164-74)
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE RICHMOND LETTER TO ALEXANDRIA FEB. THREE LAST.
VA., ADVISED IN NINETEEN
SIXTYSIX HE MET WHO RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
IN THIS CASE WITH THE EXCEPTION HAIR WAS LIGHT BROWN.
WAS DESCRIBED AS A REBEL-TYPE, AND WHO WAS CAPABLE OF COMMITTING INSTANT CRIME.
TALKED OF JUMPING OVER NEVADA IN THE EARLY SIXTIES E N D PAGE ONE
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J. E. Milnes 1015 - Second avenue. Seattle, Daskr. 98104
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Woman Who Predicted 4 Airplane Crashes Concealed Psychic Power for Years Because She Feared Ridicule
By IAIN CALDER and JACK KELLEY
A California woman who predicted four plane
FILED MAR 71972 FBI - SEATTLE
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3 - 12-72
Woman Who Predicted 4 Airplane Crashes Concealed Psychic Power for Years Because She Feared Ridicule
By IAIN CALDER and JACK KELLEY
A California woman who predicted four plane crashes and the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, says she hid her uncanny ability for years because she feared people would laugh at her.
Mrs. Arlene Adams, 52, a civilian administrator at Edwards Air Force Base, told The ENQUIRER: "I first realized I had psychic powers when I was a teen-ager, but people used to laugh at me. So I kept quiet about it until a few years ago, when people began to believe it was possible\"
One of the first to acknowledge Arlene's astounding talent was her boss, Col. James E. Foley, a 28- year Air Force veteran, now re- tired. Foley told The ENQUIRER that on Jan. 2, 1966, Arlene began a run of tragic but amazingly accurate and detailed predictions to him and fellow workers who helped oversee aircraft tests at the base.
"The day after New Year's, 1966, I stopped by Arlene's desk and she told me she had a feeling that Gen. Irving Branch would be leaving Edwards and not coming back," he said.
"The day after New Year's, 1966, I stopped by Arlene's desk and she told me she had a feeling that Gen. Irving Branch would be leaving Edwards and not coming back," he said.
"Gen. Branch left the next morning on a flight up north, and a few hours later we got word that his T-38 aircraft was missing. Search planes were sent out and, since he was presumed to be flying over water, that's where they started looking.
"That's when Arlene told me differ- ently. She said she 'saw him' still strapped in his seat, sitting upright in the plane wreckage which would be found at the edge of a grove of trees, the tops of which had been sheared off ..
"We didn't see how she could be right. We thought he was coming in over Puget Sound. But we found him exactly as she had said - strapped upright in his seat at the edge of a grove of trees whose tops had been sheared off by the plane.
"In May of that same year, she told me she had a premonition about the wreckage of a big white plane, and that Col. Joseph Cotten was somehow involved. On June 8, Col. Cotten was flying a chase plane alongside the B-70 - which is a big, white plane -- when the B-70 went down.
Cotten was flying a chase plane alongside the B-70 - which is a big, white plane -- when the B-70 went down."
Equally chilling, said Foley, was
US
COL. JAMES E. FOLEY
Mrs. Adams' prediction of the crash of an X-15 and the death of one of its test pilots.
"We had three different test pilots for the X-15, a civilian and two Air Force majors In mid-October 1967- Arlene said to me, 'Col. Foley, I see that black bird (the X-15) crashing.' And she said she saw a tall, slim major on board.
"On November 15, the X-15 went down with Maj. Mike Adams, a tall, slim man, at the controls."
Foley concluded with this gripping recollection:
"The only Negro astronaut, Maj. Robert Lawrence, was in our training school when Arlene told me she saw him 'going in' (Air Force terminology for a crash).
"It happened 15 days later. He was in a two-seater F-104 that crashed on
PSYCHIC Arlene Adams with models of the two Air Force planes, the X-15 and the B-70 (right), which crashed as she predicted.
Dec. 8, 1967. The other man survived.
He was in a two-seater F-104 that crashed on
PSYCHIC Arlene Adams with models of the two Air Force planes, the X-15 and the B-70 (right), which crashed as she predicted.
Dec. 8, 1967. The other man survived. Maj. Lawrence didn't."
Mrs. Rosalie Beyer, a friend of Mrs. Adams, told of another prediction, just as frightening.
"The thing that is remembered best around here," she said at her home, "is the 1968 New Year's party when we had a few friends over and the con- versation somehow got around to ESP.
"That's when Arlene said that an assassination would take place on the
sixth of June that would shake the country. But she couldn't quite see who it was. Two months later she told me she knew - she said it would be Sen. Robert Kennedy."
Sen. Kennedy was shot June 5. The following day - June 6 - he died.
Mrs. Adams told The ENQUIRER at her home in Lancaster, Calif .: "When I have a premonition, I don't see it just once, but many times, each time clearer than before."
New Predictions by Arlene Adams
Ted Kennedy will be elected our next President, says Mrs. Arlene Adams, who correctly forecast Bobby Kennedy's assassination.
"
New Predictions by Arlene Adams
Ted Kennedy will be elected our next President, says Mrs. Arlene Adams, who correctly forecast Bobby Kennedy's assassination.
"I see Ted Kennedy becoming our next President," she explained to The ENQUIRER. "Our younger people are all for him. Senator Kennedy will be drafted to run."
Among her other predictions: "I see Aristotle Onassis being sick
with cancer of the prostate. I also see a separation between Jackie and him. But there will be no other man in the picture - not immediately.
"Within the next few months there will be another great earthquake in California.
"And a prominent person will be kidnapped and held as hostage for the release of Angela Davis. I definitely see more violence around her."
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness
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RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO LAS VEGAS FEBRUARY ELEVEN INSTANT.
NEVADA, THIS DATE ADVISED HE IS A
RENO
OPERATING IN NEVADA AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, DISPLAYED LOG BOOK INDICATING ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST WAS WORKING. REPORTED FOR WORK AT SIX FIFTEEN AM AND OUT AT THREE THIRTY PM.
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FRIENDLY UNTIL MID NINETEEN SEVENTY WHEN
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DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CAPTIONED MATTER, STATED HAD NEVER BEEN TO PORTLAND, OREGON,
SEATTLE
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DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CAPTIONED MATTER, STATED HAD NEVER BEEN TO PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAD NEVER JUMPED FROM AIRPLANE. A WMA, BORN
HEIGHT FIVE FEET EIGHT AND A QUARTER INCHES, VEIGHT TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, HAIR GRAY BROWN, WEARS MUSTACHE AND IS HEAVY SET.
RENO, NEVADA,
THIS DATE, AFTER REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS FOR ADVISED
IN NINETEEN SIXTYEIGHT.
SAID IT WAS HIS CONSIDERED OPINION SUCH A SHOCK AS THAT ENCOUNTERED IN LANDING ON THE GROUND AFTER A PARACHUTE JUMP WOULD KILL A MAN WITH THIS CONDITION. HE SAID IF BY CHANCE DID SURVIVE SUCH A SHOCK HE WOULD BE CRIPPLED FOR THE REST OF HIS LIVE.
THIS DATE
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11:25 AM IMMEDIATE 2-11-72 JBE
TO:
LAS VEGAS
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAN DIEGO (164-91) 1P,
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
AGENT SECRET SERVICE, SD, ADVISED THIS DATE HE RECEIVED TELPHONE CALL FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IDENTIFIED HIMSELF AS ON FEBRUARY TEN LAST.
(164-81)
FROM:
SAN DIEGO (164-91) 1P,
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
AGENT SECRET SERVICE, SD, ADVISED THIS DATE HE RECEIVED TELPHONE CALL FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IDENTIFIED HIMSELF AS ON FEBRUARY TEN LAST.
ADVISED THE MAN WHO HIJACKED AN ARIPLANE AND PARA- CHUTED OVER NEVADA IS WHO IS PRESENTLY STAYING WITH RENO, NEVADA. RESIDENCE LOCATED BEHIND RACETRACK.
STATED HE HAS SEEN THE MONEY. REFUSED TO GIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHERE HE WAS CALLING, AND STATED HE DID NOT WANT TO GET INVLOVED. LAS VEGAS, AT RENO, CONDUCT INVESTIGATION RE SUSPECT b6 b7C
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA JAMES T. DAVIS
NORJAK
Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 1/5/72. On January 14, 1972. Washington, who is employed
furnished the following information:
advised that he
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Washington. He is
employed as stated that he formerly was a professional sky jumper and as a result has jumped in competition throughout the Pacific Northwest and to
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employed as stated that he formerly was a professional sky jumper and as a result has jumped in competition throughout the Pacific Northwest and to a degree throughout the United States.
stated that he was driving through Vancouver, Washing- when he heard of the sky jacking and
ton has subsequently talked to EARL GOSSET, the individual from Issaquah, Washington, who furnished the parachutes given to the sky jacker. stated that he has tried to think of any individual that he is acquainted with that sky dives that would fit the description of the sky jacker, but has not been able to think of anyone. stated that sky jumping has become a popular sport and is taught in many areas and, therefore, a large number of individuals know how to sky dive.
was furnished a composite photograph and description of the sky jacker to observe to determine if the description fit anyone he is acquainted with and advised that the description and composite photograph are not familiar to him.
stated that if in the event he does ascertain any information that might be of benefit in attempting to identify the sky jacker, he will immediately notify the FBI.
stated that if in the event he does ascertain any information that might be of benefit in attempting to identify the sky jacker, he will immediately notify the FBI.
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of Phoenix memo
of SA + dated 1/17/72, which may possibly reflect information concerning captioned matter.
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Any further investigation based on information contained in the above-stated memo is being left to the discretion of Office of Origin.
2 Seattle (Encl .- 2) 2 - Phoenix
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DB Cooper-28603OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 COITION GSA Frun (4 e*R) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) 
DATE:
1/17/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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CONSIDER
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) 
DATE:
1/17/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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CONSIDER THE UNSUB DANGEROUS.
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12/15/71. Details of the hijacking as well as artists' conception of Unsub circulated in the Yuma area with negative results.
Details of hijacking as well as artists' conception of Unsub circulated in Parker, Arizona, area and Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Parker, Arizona, advised of the following:
On 11/12/71, a two engine airplane with one man spent three days in Parker, Arizona. The Unsub flew at night only. Yuma County Sheriff's Office deputies advised that he had in
the plane. Deputies advised that he had been met by a Plymouth stationwagon with a woman and two men with Washington State license plates. Deputies advised that the plane had come in from 1 Washington, from
. The credit
card used in the Parker area by the Unsub was # and the identification number on the plane was The pilot of the plane was described as follows :
.
Hair Weight
light in color 170
Height
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Sheriff's deputies were again shown the artists' conception of the Unsub with negative results. The artists' conception was taken to the Parker Airport and shown to personnel at that establishment with negative results. They all replied that the artists' conception was not, the. person in the plane.
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៛ The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington, furnished the attached list of names. He said these individuals were those which he was able to identify as being in some manner connected with past tests and experiments at The Boeing Company dealing with the suitability of the Boeing 727 air craft as it pertained to its use in the dropping of cargo and/or personnel.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
with past tests and experiments at The Boeing Company dealing with the suitability of the Boeing 727 air craft as it pertained to its use in the dropping of cargo and/or personnel.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Carrol, Emil Richard	542-14-6538	6-2370	07-17-21
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Clark, Charles M.	506-01-4473	Deceased.	(01-06-69)
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Carrol, Emil Richard	542-14-6538	6-2370	07-17-21	b7C
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Clark, Charles M.
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Elfendahl, Major Warren	533-18-1516	R-7254	08-05-20	S 08-03-50
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Larson, Robert Richard	467-14-0087	2-5810	01-06-21	S 07-05-60
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Lund, Erik Stanley	536-05-1395	R-8931	12-05-17	S 01-29-51
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OPTIONAL FORM NO 10 001-X4 MAY 196) EDIYION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
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P DATE: 1-17-72
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It was determined through morning reports that was present for duty during November 23, 24, 25th, 1971. He is described as being 516 in height and about 145 pounds.
In view of his being on duty, and his physical description in not similar to the UNSUB in this
He is described as being 516 in height and about 145 pounds.
In view of his being on duty, and his physical description in not similar to the UNSUB in this matter, no further inquiry ' is being made in this regard.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED JAN 1 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-28609NR 004 PD PLAIN
7:13 PM NITEL 1-17-72 AJW
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
1P
NORJAK
PICTURES SHOWN TO WITNESSES
RE LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY TEN, SEVENTY TWO, CHICAGO TELETYPE TO. DIRECTOR AND OTHERS, DECEMBER TWENTY EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, AND SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FOURTEEN, SEVENTY TWO.
WITNESSES
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, VIEWED PICTURES ON JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTY TWO, OF
AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS HIGHJACKER.
AM COPIES SACRAMENTO, CHICAGO, AND LOS ANGELES.
END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
Sub. J 164-81-7930
SEARCHED. SEAL0 5531422_ FILED 4 JAN 1 7 1972 F81 - SEATTLE EL
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DB Cooper-28610OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 5002 EDITION GSA FPMA (41 cFn) 10$-t1.# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: File (164-81)
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM : SA
Sup.
10 MAY 5002 EDITION GSA FPMA (41 cFn) 10$-t1.# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: File (164-81)
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM : SA
Sup. & ?
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUSTOCE
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On 1/11/72.
General
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Telephone Company
residence nl 'ne
advised that a day or two after the HiJacking he installed new phone service for suspect. He stated suspect had just moved into this apartment, had all new furniture, raid 6 months, rent in advance and mentioned several times that money was no object w' ch him. stated he saw the xxxi artist concert on of subject in the newsraper and thorhgt suspect resembled subje t.
further advised that he was back at suspect's apartmentbe the day after the picture appeared in the paper and b7C
+ Suspect stated
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEOM FILED Cz JAN 1/1 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
12
soto-148
3
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-28611 1/11/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) SUB J
SA
NORJAK
RE:
POSSIBLE SUSPECT
On 1/3/72, Washington, telephone
2 Who is employed at Washington, telephone , con- tacted the writer to advise
1/11/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) SUB J
SA
NORJAK
RE:
POSSIBLE SUSPECT
On 1/3/72, Washington, telephone
2 Who is employed at Washington, telephone , con- tacted the writer to advise that he awoke one morning last week with the thought that whom he knew some 18 to 20 years ago in the U. S. Navy, might be a likely suspect in instant case. said that has long time experience as a parachute rigger and a jumper and was working in
1951. He said this was an
California, in 1950 and and
He said that is a eccentric person, is a man who has very definite ideas and who was an extremely good parachute rigger and jumper.
continued that left the Navy about 1954 at the end of his enlistment and went to work for somewhere in the Los Angeles, California, area, working in · He said that had some very excellent design ideas and probably continued to work in this area. 4 continued that he has not seen in 18 or 19 years and does not know why he suddenly came to his mind as a possible suspect in this case. He said that he had seen the artist's conception earlier, but that for some reason on this particular morning, came to mind and there is a likeness to the artist's conception.
He said that he had seen the artist's conception earlier, but that for some reason on this particular morning, came to mind and there is a likeness to the artist's conception. He said that at that time was to the best of his recollection, described as follows:
JEC: mlc (2)
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164-81-1836
SEARCHED Point : 0 FOI-SEATILE 1200
DB Cooper-28612 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM
:
SA
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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
· FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Sub J
On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed
b6 below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was b7C shown on 11/29/71) were shown to He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the photograph provided.
LMH (17) 2-164-81 1 each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY b6 b7C
$0010-30*
Sub.
he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the photograph provided.
LMH (17) 2-164-81 1 each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY b6 b7C
$0010-30*
Sub. J 164-81-1828-
1 0 1972
JAN
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-28614OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVL. NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM
:
SA
bi
BC
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Sub-J
On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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2-164-81
1-164-81
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164.81-1829
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DAs.
5010-904
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-28615NR008 MP PLAIN
624 PM NITEL 1-6-72 MLF
TO DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
BUFFALO
(164-46)
CHICAGO
(164-297)
DENVER
(164-98)
HOUSTON
(164-118)
LOS ANGELES
(164-497)
MIAMI (164-552) NEWARK (164-196) P.
Savings Plan
DB Cooper-28615NR008 MP PLAIN
624 PM NITEL 1-6-72 MLF
TO DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
BUFFALO
(164-46)
CHICAGO
(164-297)
DENVER
(164-98)
HOUSTON
(164-118)
LOS ANGELES
(164-497)
MIAMI (164-552) NEWARK (164-196) P.HOENIX PORTLAND (164-41)
PITTSBURGH (164-93) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 3P
NORJAK.
FOLLOWING SUSPECT'S PHOTOS WERE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST
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ON JANUARY FIVE AND, SIX, SEVENTYTWO, AND THEY ADVISED NONE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB:
, DB Cooper-28617
END PAGE ONE
Sub. J 164-81-1996
SERIALIZED. FILED JAN 6 1972 FBI · SEATTLE 7MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
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SUSPECT FURNISHED TO
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-28618MP 164-73
PAGE" THREE
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CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS
P END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-28619NR 004 CE PLAIN 5:18 PM NITEL 1-6-72 DAM TO: SEATTLE 164-81 AND SAN FRANCISCO FROM: CHARLOTTE 164-101 3P
NOR JAK 00: SEATTLE RE: SUSPECT
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RE JACKSONVILLE TELETYPE TO CHARLOTTE DATED JANUARY FIVE, SEVENTY TWO. FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES REFERENCED COMMUNICATION ADVISED AS FOLLOWS: "ON.
PM NITEL 1-6-72 DAM TO: SEATTLE 164-81 AND SAN FRANCISCO FROM: CHARLOTTE 164-101 3P
NOR JAK 00: SEATTLE RE: SUSPECT
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RE JACKSONVILLE TELETYPE TO CHARLOTTE DATED JANUARY FIVE, SEVENTY TWO. FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES REFERENCED COMMUNICATION ADVISED AS FOLLOWS: "ON. THIS DATE,
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THAT WHILE ON CHRISTMAS BREAK HE TALKED TO WHITE MALE, THIRTY TO THIRTY FIVE YEARS OLD, WHO IS EMPLOYED AT
? NEW BERN, N. C.
RELATED TO HIM THAT WAS IN THE SERVICE WITH A
WHO WAS AN AIRBORNE RANGER. ACCORDING TO
END PAGE ONE
Sub.J 164-81-1940
IND MAPD OBRIALIZED WWW. FILED
JANO 6 1972 FBI · SEATTLE
20
DB Cooper-28620 CE 164-101 PAGE TWO
HAD MENTIONED TO HIM ABOUT PULLING OFF A JOB WITH A HELICOPTER. RELATED THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF MATCHED THE ৳6 b7C
DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPTIONED HIJACKER. INFORMED
CURRENTLY RESIDES AT
, ,CALIFORNIA. "CHARLOTTE AT NEW BERN PROMPTLY CONTACT TO
OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFOR RE AND THEREAFTER SET OUT
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ON JANUARY FIVE, SEVENTY TWO, , EMPLOYED AT ৳6
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, ADVISED
NEW BERN, N. C., CONTACTED BY BUREAU AGENT.
HE SERVED IN U.
"
ON JANUARY FIVE, SEVENTY TWO, , EMPLOYED AT ৳6
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, ADVISED
NEW BERN, N. C., CONTACTED BY BUREAU AGENT.
HE SERVED IN U. S. ARMY,
BETWEEN NINETEEN FIFTY AND NINETEEN FIFTY FIVE
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STATED ONE , A DURING THE KOREAN WAR.
WAS ALSO IN HIS OUTFIT AND REPORTEDLY
RESIDED AT
CALIF.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-28621 b6 b7C
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CE 164-101
PAGE THREE IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE, AGE " FIVE FEET NINE TO TEN INCHES, ONE SEVENTY TO ONE EIGHTY POUNDS, WITH LIGHT BROWN HAIR. STATED HE HAS NOT COMMUNICATED WITH IN FIVE TO TEN YEARS. HE STATED SPOKE OF
BECOMING A SMOKE JUMPER WHEN HE WAS DISCHARGED. STATED HAS FIRST TWO INITIALS IDENTICAL TO HIJACKER, AND FITS GENERAL DESCRIPTION.
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ALTHOUGH STATED HE KNOWS OF NO CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CONVERSATIONS DID TALK OF USING A HELICOPTER ON THE JOB; HOWEVER , DURING NUMEROUS BARRACK FEELS THAT WAS JUST RUNNING HIS MOUTH.
STATED HE KNOWS OF NO CRIMINAL RECORD FOR CONVERSATIONS DID TALK OF USING A HELICOPTER ON THE JOB; HOWEVER , DURING NUMEROUS BARRACK FEELS THAT WAS JUST RUNNING HIS MOUTH. STATED HE WAS IN CALIFORNIA THREE MONTHS AGO AT WHICH TIME HE ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE AT THE ABOVE IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAD TO DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS OF ON DATE OF HIJACKING LEFT TO DISCRETION OF 00. END VAB
RESIDENCE AND WAS TOLD THAT
NO LONGER RESIDED THERE.
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2862212/30/71
AIRTEL
A IRMA IL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00-Seattle
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, 12/29/71.
RE:
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Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of four FD-302s of investigation conducted regarding suspect Enclosures are furnished for Seattle for any further investigation as deemed appropriate by the Seattle Division.
2-Seattle (ENC 8) 2-Portland
SRR :d.j (4)
Sub. J 164-81-1937
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /273 FILED JAN 03 1972 FBI · SEATTLE
12
18
DB Cooper-28623 FD-302 (REV.
J 164-81-1937
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /273 FILED JAN 03 1972 FBI · SEATTLE
12
18
DB Cooper-28623 FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 29 1971
A white male approached SA at the Sandy Hut, 1430 NE Sandy, Portland, and gave his name as and stated that he was employed by the Portland Police Department, stated that arrived at the Sandy Hut at approxi- mately 7:30 AM on December 29, 1971, and had
and
Some time later, according to (identified as the driver, I came in. According to
stated that he had come into the Sandy 'Hut shortly after 7:00 AM, at which time he had gone off duty
He noticed who, felt, bore a marked resemblance to the composite picture of the skyjacker and kept him under observation until the arrival of the FBI Agents.
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On 12/29/71
Portland, Oregon File e PD_164-41
DB Cooper-28624
by SA sao
Date dictated 12/29/71 b6
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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
Sub. J 164-81-1930 FD-302 (REV --- 17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 29, 1971
1
was interviewed at the Sandy Hut, 1430 NE Sandy. She was advised of the iden- tiby of the interviewing Agent, and also that the inter- view was regarding the hijacking and extortion on Nov- ember 24, 1971. Thereafter, furnished the following information:
had been driven down to Portland
on December 29, 1971, by one had paid for his services as a driver. had the intention of picking up one , who had previously come to Portland.
. whom she
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gave address as Washington, and has
worked for whom she addressed as at least four different time, for a period of three years.
asked the nature of this inquiry and was again advised that no one was under arrest, and she was also readvised that this inquiry was concerning the above mentioned skyjacking. She expressed agitation, stating that,
She stated that At
she had had that point, she ordered and began to consume another
She expressed agitation, stating that,
She stated that At
she had had that point, she ordered and began to consume another drink.
was asked for identification, and stated that it was outside in her car. SA
accompanied her to her automobile where she pro- duced a Washington Driver's License number which expres on · The license contained a photograph of and reflected the following information:
On 12/29/71 Portland, Oregon
File #.
PD 164-41
by SA Zsao
Date dictated
12/29/71
Sub 56
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164-81-1729
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is Joaned to your agency; If and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28625
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Date of birth Eyes Hair Weight Height Address
Washington
When asked if she knew on November 24, 1971, she stated that she did not know what time he left his office, but that she could consult his appointment book and determine the hour of his de- parture.
whereabouts
as
gave her office telephone number and stated that she had no home telephone.
he left his office, but that she could consult his appointment book and determine the hour of his de- parture.
whereabouts
as
gave her office telephone number and stated that she had no home telephone.
She then walked over a few feet to where SAULIE was being questioned by SA and made the following statement :
She then reiterated the hope that news of this incident would not get back to wife that he had b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-28626FD-302 (REV. 3 69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 29, 1971
was contacted at Sandy Hut Bar and Restaurant, 1430 N.E. Sandy Boulevard. He was immediately advised of the identity of the interviewing agents by SA He was advised that he was being con- tacted regarding an official investigation being conducted by the Portland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion (FBI) pertaining to the hijacking of a Northwest Boeing airliner from Portland to Seattle on November 24, 1971.
was advised by SA that it had been called to the attention of the FBI in Portland that he had been passing a large amount of currency and had been identi- fied by an off-duty Portland Police officer in the Sandy Hut Bar and Restaurant as
called to the attention of the FBI in Portland that he had been passing a large amount of currency and had been identi- fied by an off-duty Portland Police officer in the Sandy Hut Bar and Restaurant as resembling the composite photograph of the unknown subject in this hijacking. Thereafter advised as follows:
"I and in the Portland area from b6 b7C
White Salmon, Washington,
I am aware of the Federal statutes and will be filing a false arrest suit as a result of being questioned by FBI Agents."
was advised by SA that he was not being detained in any manner and was not obliged to be in- terviewed by Agents of the FBI if he was not desirous of interview. Thereafter furnished the following as identification:
Washington driver's license No. in name of
address
Wash-
ington, showing date of birth as
Federal Aviation Administration pilot's license No. as follows:
On 12/29/71 at Portland Oregon Flie # PD 164-41
Sub.J.
SE 164-81
-1788
SA
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SRR/gle
Date dictaled 12/29/71 b7C
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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; If and its contents are not to be distributed
It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; If and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28627SE 164-81 PD 164-41 SRR/gle 2
Name
Business address
Washington
Home address
Washington
Height
68 inches
Weight 155 pounds
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Green
Date of birth
Washington Trial Lawyers Association card in name of stating on card b6
that was presently a member in good standing of the Washington Trial Lawyers Asso- ciation.
advised that he was a licensed private pilot, owned his own airplane, described as a stunt model, As an additional vocation he was a practicing stunt pilot, as In addition, he was an experienced parachutist and had made 28 free-fall jumps in connection with his occu- pation and hobby of private pilot.
He felt that "D. B. COOPER should be given a medal" for being able to successfully hijack the Northwest airliner and obtain in excess of $200,000 in so doing. His training would certainly qualify him to be able to successfully hijack and parachute from a plane such as D.
His training would certainly qualify him to be able to successfully hijack and parachute from a plane such as D. B. COOPER, whoever he was, had been able to do.
He could not recall specifically his location or the events as they transpired on November 23 and 24, 1971. He could not recall if he was at home at their residence in on Thanksgiving Day and advised that this information regarding his location and activities on November 23 and 24, 1971, could be obtained from his appointment book as kept
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DB Cooper-286281
FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
December 29, 1971
1
Oregon, telephone , was interviewed at the Sandy Hut Restaurant, 1430 N. E. Sandy Boulevard, regarding his association with who resembled "D.B. COOPER."
advised he was hitchhiking to the
, where he is employed At approximately 7:00 a.m., a vehicle driven
stopped to pick him up and offered
by $20 to to take her to Portland to meet with stated this was 
the first time he had met with a $100 bill for his trouble.
, a vehicle driven
stopped to pick him up and offered
by $20 to to take her to Portland to meet with stated this was 
the first time he had met with a $100 bill for his trouble.
and was offered
The following descriptive information was obtained through observation and interview:
Name Date of birth Place of birth Height Weight Hair
5'11" 160 - 165 pounds Dark brown with beard and mustache Brown
+
Eyes Social Security Number
It should be noted was asked by to take her to Portland because of icy road conditions.

On	12/29/71	Portland, Oregon File	# PD 164-41
by SA	/kdd Date	dictated 12/29/71

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DB Cooper-28629
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the F81, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agenty; it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
Sub J.
164-81-1987
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6:14 PM URGENT 12-29-71 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
3P
KORJAK .
164-81-1987
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6:14 PM URGENT 12-29-71 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
3P
KORJAK .
SUSPECT OFF-DUTY PORTLAND POLICE OFFICER FURNISHED INFO ON DECEMBER TWO NINE SEVENTY ONE THAT SUSPECT WAAS SPENDING LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AT SANDY HUT BAR AND RESTAURANT, ONE FOUR THREE ZERO N.E. SANDY, PORTLAND. SUSPECT RESEMBLED COM- POSITE OF HIJACCKER; SUPPOSEDLY ADVISED POLICE OFFICER THAT HE WAS LICENSED PILOT AND PARACHUTE JUMPER.
SUSPECT CONTACTED AT HUT BAR, WAS IN STATE OF EXTREME INEBRIA- TION, UNCOOPERATIVE, FURNISHED AS IDENTIFICATION WASHINGTON DRIVERS LICENSE NO.
9 IN NAME
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.
WASHINGTON.
ADVISED ANDD FURNISHED IDENTIFICATION AS MEMBER OF WASHINGTON TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. FURNISHED DOB a POB ₡
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET EIGHT, HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN EYES, WEARS GLASSES, HAIR GRAYING, AN FAA PILOT LICENSE NO.
o
END OF PAGE ONE
Sub. J 164-81-1726
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 2 9 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
1800
DB Cooper-28630
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FEATURES ARE IN VARIANCE WITH ARTISTS SKETCH AS
.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 2 9 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
1800
DB Cooper-28630
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FEATURES ARE IN VARIANCE WITH ARTISTS SKETCH AS
. FOLLOWS : HAS FULLER CHEEKS, BROADER END OF NOSE, LARGER MOUTH, HAIR IS FULL ON TOP BUT RECEDES.
SUSPECT STATED HE WAS IN PORTLAND, CELEBRATING
ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, AND AN
2
OREGON.
ADVISED HE HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE FOR
TO PORTLAND TO PICK UP SUSPECT. HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF
SUSPECT PREVIOUS TO BEING PAID BY SUSPECT AND
FOR TRIP TO PORTLAND.
SUSPECT STATED DURING INTERVIEW HE COULD NOT RECALL HIS EXACT LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWO THREE OR TWO FOUR LAST, COULD BE VERIFIED THROUGH REVIEW OF HIS APPOINTMENT BOOK KEPT STATED b6 b7C
HE WAS 6 RESIDING AT ADDRESS ON WDL .
BARTENDER INTERVIEWED, ADVISED SUSPECT HAD BEEN IN BAR SINCE NINE A.M.p HAD BROKEN FOUR ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILLS. CASH REGISTER VOID OF ANY TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR DAY'S RECEIPTS. END OF PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-28631 12/30/71
AIRTEL
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SE
The Denver Office received information telephonically to the effect that one was capable of
OF PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-28631 12/30/71
AIRTEL
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SE
The Denver Office received information telephonically to the effect that one was capable of being considered a suspect in this matter. This individual advised that is currently employed as a
Colorado, and is an expert parachutist with over 1800 jumps. was reportedly a licensed
who had been high-
lighted in articles of the "Parachutist" Magazine. This source also indicated that was raised in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon, and was in the Portland area at the approximate time of instant hijacking.
Investigation by Denver revealed! Social Security Number
b
has been employed
since 3/20/67. He
was born
3 and is described as a white male, 5'8", 165 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes. It was further determined that was on annual leave from during the period 11/15/71 through 12/271.
Further investigation determined that
was admitted to , Colorado Springs, on 11/14/71, 11/15/71, and was 2- Seattle (RM) 2 - Portland (164-44 ) (RM) 2 - Denver WGH/11d (6)
11/17/71. Sub. I 164-81-1668
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED/2/2 __ FILED!
to , Colorado Springs, on 11/14/71, 11/15/71, and was 2- Seattle (RM) 2 - Portland (164-44 ) (RM) 2 - Denver WGH/11d (6)
11/17/71. Sub. I 164-81-1668
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED/2/2 __ FILED!
JAN /3 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
10
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DB Cooper-28633
012/23/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Reurairtel to Albany, 12/7/71.
Res
DOB Suspect
Ca 12/22/21 ₱
. & white mi born
emplayed for that company on 10/22/71, and left ¿hin cetar ant on 11/6/71, giving no reason. According to was a college graduate and bad served in the U. S. Arcy and reatitad an bopor tto discharge as a ist Lieutenant. His SSAN Is stated bo had checked with the worked ConLE DOY FRAIL be night stated that in view of mumestu name and his short tera of employment with the be a suspect in captioned matter.
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DB Cooper-2863512/29/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRON:
BAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (?
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DB Cooper-2863512/29/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRON:
BAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (?)
SUBJ: HORJACK
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original and 3 copies of an inmert reflecting questionable information furnished Anchorage Division by * Anchorage, Alaska, in captioned
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matter. LEAD
SEATTLE
At Tacom, Mashington
Will interview to verify any and all telephonic contacts with BOB , and to determine if there is any mubatance to the information furnished by
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Sub. J. 164-81-1923
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAL FILED Un DEC 3/1 1971 FDI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-28638AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF-gal 1
RE: Questionable Information Furnished by Anchorage, Alaska #
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On December 23, 1971 Investigator Anchorage Police Department, Anchorage, Alaska, telephonically advised SA ROBERT H. TOBER La
presently in
Anchorage, Alaska, b6 b7C
. He advised that Informed him had made a telephone call to his father,
that one
name unknown, on December 3, 1971.
He advised that Informed him had made a telephone call to his father,
that one
name unknown, on December 3, 1971. in Texas, possibly Houston.
father was someplace
reported that repeated something said over the phone about his uncle parachuting out of an aircraft. reported that when the telephone call was over asked what was said. alleges
b6 b7C that told him that his father, someplace in Texas, had Informed him that his, uncle was the individual who committed the hijacking of the Northwest aircraft in November 1971. according to
allegedly told father knows the identity of the person but has done nothing about it. father allegedly sald that his uncle, the one involved, is a dope addict.
advised SA On December 27, 1971 Investigator
supra
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from Ketchikan, Alaska, who in the past few weeks come to Anchorage, Alaska. HAB and wea confined in the
supervised by the State of Alaska, and had been recently released. Immediately following his release and is presently WAS
out on bond. Whereabouts are unknown.
HAB and wea confined in the
supervised by the State of Alaska, and had been recently released. Immediately following his release and is presently WAS
out on bond. Whereabouts are unknown.
On December 27, 1971 , Anchorage, Alaska, was Interviewed by SA
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He advised he met in the State of Alaska,
month ago. was released in December, 1971 and immediately 164-81-1982
about 1
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DB Cooper-28639 NR005 TP PLAIN 542 PM NITEL 12-29-71 BLW TO CLEVELAND SEATTLE (164-81) LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM TAMPA (164-110)2P
NORJAK. 00 SEATTLE.
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TO CLEVELAND, SEATTLE AND TAMPA DECEMBER TWO EIGHT LAST.
RE SUSPECT ALBERT NELSON FAULKNER, AKA.
INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AT PALMETTO, FLA., DETERMINED
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THAT SHE HAS HAD VERY LITTLE CONTACT WITH FAULKNER, HOWEVER, SHE INDICATED THAT WOULD KNOW WHEREABOUTS. INTERVIEWED, ADVISED THAT HE RECEIVED CALL FROM FAULKNER THIS A.M., ADVISING THAT HE WAS STAYING AT THE BOQ AT CORONADO NAVAL BASE, SAN DIEGO, CALIF. ADVISED FAULKNER HAD BEEN LIVING WITH
TAMPA.
, ADVISING THAT HE WAS STAYING AT THE BOQ AT CORONADO NAVAL BASE, SAN DIEGO, CALIF. ADVISED FAULKNER HAD BEEN LIVING WITH
TAMPA.
INTERVIEWED,
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DB Cooper-28644 NR033 LA PLAIN
9956 PM NITEL 12/23/71 DAB TO CLEVELAND (164- SEATTLE (164-81) TAMPA (164- FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK
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RE SUSPECT ALBERT NELSON FAULKNER, AKA.
ON DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST, 2 LASO, ADVISED ALBERT NELSON FAULKNER RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER. FAULKNER, FBI NUMBER FOUR TWO NINE TWO FIVE ZERO TWO, CLAIMS TO BE RETIRED NAVAL COMMANDER, EXPERT SCUBA DIVER, AND 'SKYDIVER.
REVIEW LOS ANGELES INDICES REVEALED IN DECEMBER SEVENTY, AN IMPERSONATION INVESTIGATION, LOS ANGELES FOUR SEVEN-ONE ZERO EIGHT SIX TWO, WAS CONDUCTED CONCERNING SUSPECT AND RESULTED IN DECLINATION BY USA. FAULKNER, AKA HERMAN TEREBA, SONNY, A.J. SERINKO, JACK FAULKNER, DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN MAY TWELVE, TWENTYTHREE, DENVER, COLORADO, FIVE FEET END PAGE ONE
Sub.
SERINKO, JACK FAULKNER, DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN MAY TWELVE, TWENTYTHREE, DENVER, COLORADO, FIVE FEET END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-28646OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) tot-11.6 UNITED STATES G
ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
20 DATE: 12/15/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is information furnished by ! the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under the POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness Program. JSD : klb
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-28649I have reason to believe that the skyjacker is
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Kent, Wash. 98031
DB Cooper-28650OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1DE2 EDITION GSY TPMR (( CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Attached is information furnished by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER which information was received by him under