1) 2 - Seattle RNN/bjb (4)
DB Cooper-9524 164-81-3885NR 024 LA PLAIN 746PM URGENT 9-11-72 JAA TO DENVER (164-98) SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 4P
b6 b7C
NORJAK, 00 : SEATTLE.
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE , SEPTEMBER NINE LAST.
SUSPECT THIS DATE
b6 b7C , WORLD HEADQUARTERS, FLYING TIGER AIRLINES,
SEVEN FOUR ZERO ONE WEST WORLD WAY, LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISED SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER HIRED BY FLYING TIGER ON
EMPLOYED DURING PERIODS OF
TO
FROM
AND HIS LAST FROM
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT WAS FROM
WHEN HE RESIGNED FOR PERSONAL REASONS. LAST ADDRESS
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3886
SFP11 072
JAGBAYE b6 b7C
I
DB Cooper-9525 LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
IN SIXTY THREE SHOWN AS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA, AND IN WAS FLYING OUT OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
STATES ABOVE INFORMATION ON REFERENCE CARD AND PERSONNEL FILE RETAINED ON MICROFILM AND STORED AT EL SEGUNDO , CALIFORNIA. HE WILL CAUSE COPIES OF MICROFILM RECORD TO BE MADE AND FURNISH TO LOS ANGELES FBI OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSILBE.
ALANO CLUB (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS) ,
MANHATTAN BEACH , CALIFORNIA, ADVISED SHE HAS BEEN MEMBER OF CLUB FOR FIFTEEN YEARS .
ALANO CLUB (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS) ,
MANHATTAN BEACH , CALIFORNIA, ADVISED SHE HAS BEEN MEMBER OF CLUB FOR FIFTEEN YEARS . RECALLS
WAS MEMBER OF CLUB FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS IN SIXTY SEVEN. b6 b7C SHE RECALLED AS VERY SICK MAN WHO ONCE HAD CONVULSION ON SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO ALANO CLUB WHICH LASTED TEN MINUTES. AMBULANCE CAME AND TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.
SHE RECALLS LEFT AREA , STATING HE WAS GOING TO SANTA ROSA SEEKING JOB . HE RETURNED IN FEW DAYS AND SEEN AT CLUB FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER RETURN. WHEN SHE LAST SAW HIM, HE STATED HE WAS GOING TO AUSTRALIA.
END PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9526 LA 164-497
PAGE THREE
SHE COULD NOT RECALL, OR NEVER KNEW, WHERE RESIDED IN MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AREA. SHE RECALLS HE MET OLD FRIEND , , AT LOCAL THEATRE AT NIGHT AND STATED FRIEND'S b6 b7C NAME WAS (LNU) AND HE LIVED IN PALOS VERDES. IT IS NOTED PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED IN
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA AND DETAILS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED TELETYPE.
NEVER KNEW TO BE EMPLOYED IN THIS AREA, ADDING HIS CONDITION WAS SUCH IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO OBTAIN ANY JOB AND
NEVER KNEW TO BE EMPLOYED IN THIS AREA, ADDING HIS CONDITION WAS SUCH IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO OBTAIN ANY JOB AND CERTAINLY DID NOT APPEAR FIT TO
SHE ADDED HE HAS NOT CONTACTED ALANO CLUB SINCE SIXTY SEVEN AND FEELS DEFINITELY WOULD DO SO AS HE WAS REGULAR AT CLUB WHILE IN AREA .
SHE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS : b6 b7C
WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET EIGHT OR NINE INCHES TALL, WEIGHS ONE HUNDRED FIFTY , DARK BROWN HAIR, CREWCUT, DARK COMPLEXION, DARK EYES,
OBSERVED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER AND ADVISED SHE RECALLS FACE MUCH SOFTER IN APPEARANCE. END PAGE THREE
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9527 LA 164-497
PAGE FOUR
SHE NOTED SOME SIMILARITY BETWEEN AND ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BUT RECALLS FACE WAS NOT AS "ROUND" AS SHOWN IN DRAWING .
b6 b7C
THIS DATE, FLYING TIGER AIRLINES, LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED HE HAS ASCERTAINED THAT ABOUT SIX MONTHS OR A YEAR AGO, WAS EMPLOYED SELLING REAL ESTATE FOR A FLYING TIGER AIRLINES NAMED
b6 b7C
9
WOODSIDE,
CALIFORNIA , TELEPHONE
ADVISED WILL BE AT
RESIDENCE UNTIL SEPTEMBER THIRTEEN NEXT, WHEN HE IS SCHEDULED FOR OVERSEAS FLIGHT.
HE HAS ASCERTAINED THAT ABOUT SIX MONTHS OR A YEAR AGO, WAS EMPLOYED SELLING REAL ESTATE FOR A FLYING TIGER AIRLINES NAMED
b6 b7C
9
WOODSIDE,
CALIFORNIA , TELEPHONE
ADVISED WILL BE AT
RESIDENCE UNTIL SEPTEMBER THIRTEEN NEXT, WHEN HE IS SCHEDULED FOR OVERSEAS FLIGHT.
LOS ANGELES WILL FORWARD INFORMATION FROM RECORDS FLYING TIGER AIRLINES WHEN MADE AVAILABLE.
SAN FRANCISCO AT WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA, INTERVIEW
FLYING TIGER AIRLINES, AND ATTEMPT TO
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR AND NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE LAST. CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF SHOULD BE CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER. END FEE
FBI SEATTLE HOLD
DB Cooper-9528
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
9/7/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Reurairtel, 9/1/72, and my nitel, 6/7/72. For the information of Seattle, Butte nitel to Seattle, dated 6/7/72, reflects interview with Montana, wherein she was interviewed and stated suspect was with her on Thanksgiving Holiday. 2 - Seattle (AM) 2 - Butte JFB/gld (4)
11:1-9 - 3887
SEARCHED.
6/7/72, reflects interview with Montana, wherein she was interviewed and stated suspect was with her on Thanksgiving Holiday. 2 - Seattle (AM) 2 - Butte JFB/gld (4)
11:1-9 - 3887
SEARCHED.
INDEXED
SERIALIZER LI FILEDOC
SEP 1 2 1972
FBI-SEATTLE
IN
Approved:
6/20
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9529
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C
b6 b7CNR 14 SC PLAIN
4:48 PM URGENT 8/15/72 VLS TO SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
NORJAK. 00 : SEATTLE.
b6 b7C
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND SACRAMENTO AUGUST ELEVEN LAST. RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C
ON INSTANT DATE, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOREST SERVICE CENTER, REDDING , CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT WORKED AS A REDDING SMOKE JUMPER DURING SUMMER OF ONLY AVAILABLE INDENTIFICATION OBTAINED VIA TELEPHONE CALL TO FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, INSTANT
WHICH REVEALED DATE OF BIRTH
AND SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3888
SEARCHED
INDEXED OBRIALIZED IS FILED-65 AUG 1 5 1072 J+ . SEATTL
DB Cooper-9530SC 164-50
PAGE TWO
SMOKE JUMPER
REDDING , ADVISED WHEN CAPTIONED MATTER FIRST OCCURRED, HE IMMEDIATELY STATED TO FRIEND THAT MATTER AND ALSO ADVISED COMPOSITE OF UNSUB IS SIMILAR TO THAT OF IS
SEATTL
DB Cooper-9530SC 164-50
PAGE TWO
SMOKE JUMPER
REDDING , ADVISED WHEN CAPTIONED MATTER FIRST OCCURRED, HE IMMEDIATELY STATED TO FRIEND THAT MATTER AND ALSO ADVISED COMPOSITE OF UNSUB IS SIMILAR TO THAT OF IS THE TYPE WHO WOULD ATTEMPT CAPTIONED b6 b7C SUSPECT. STATED LEFT REDDING DURING SUMMER OF 
TO WORK AS SMOKE JUMPER IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. IN
CALIFORNIA. SCHOOL BELIEVED CLOSED THIS YEAR.
IN ONE NINE SIX TWO, SUSANVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTACTED BECAUSE CLAIMED HE HAD A. PARACHUTE BELONGING TO HIM WHICH, IN FACT, WAS FOUND TO BE RECEIVED A CHRISTMAS CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS THIS LAST CHRISTMAS. CARD POSTMARKED DECEMBER SIX, ONE NINE SEVEN ONE AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, AND SIGNED
b6 b7C
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-9531* SC -164-50 PAGE THREE
OLYMPIA , WASHINGTON.
b6 b7C
SEATTLE AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE SUSPECT AND DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS DURING CRITICAL PERIOD.
SACRAMENTO AT SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA, WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE SUSPECT'S EMPLOYMENT AND OBTAIN BACK GROUND.
END JJT
FBI SEATTL E CLR
DB Cooper-9532OPTIONAL FORM NO.
SACRAMENTO AT SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA, WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE SUSPECT'S EMPLOYMENT AND OBTAIN BACK GROUND.
END JJT
FBI SEATTL E CLR
DB Cooper-9532OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1912 EDITION GSA FPMR (4[ CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE:
9/13/72
b6 b7C
RE:
b6 b7C
Descriptive information concerning
is as follows:
Name
Sex
Male
Race
Caucasian
Date of birth
Place of birth Height
Weight
6'2" 320 pounds
Gray, thinning
Hair Eyes
Gray
Characteristics
non-smoker
suggested as possible suspect by his
brother, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. advised he suspected his brother because he was "the type who could commit this type of crime."
Miami Division forwarded to Seattle by airtel 2/18/72 a photograph of suspect This photograph showed a
man who is clearly dissimilar to the artist's composite of unsub.
In view of the striking dissimilarities between .
suspect and Unsub, no further investigation is being conducted concerning at this time.
RNN : md (3) 1 FLIM. MAI2
164-81-3889
ENIALE
SEP 1 8 1272
F1.
suspect and Unsub, no further investigation is being conducted concerning at this time.
RNN : md (3) 1 FLIM. MAI2
164-81-3889
ENIALE
SEP 1 8 1272
F1.
N
DB Cooper-9533
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
b6
b7C
5010-108SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
9/13/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE :
Descriptive information concerning is as follows:
b6 b7C
Haro
Scx
Male
Race
Caucasian
Date of birth
Place of birth Height Teight Hair Eyes
62 320 pounds Gray, thinning
Gray
Characteristics
non-smoker
suggested as possible suspect by his b6
brother
Fort ৳7C
Lauderdale, Florida. advised he suspected his brother because he was "the type who could commit this type of crime."
Miami Division forwarded to Seattle by airtel 2/18/72 a photograph of suspect This photograph showed a b6
man who is clearly dissimilar to the artist's composite of b7C unsub.
In vioy of the striking dissimilarities between
suspect and Unsub, no further investigation is being conducted concerning at this time.
b6 b7C
RNN: rd (3)
164-81-3889
M
DB Cooper-9534
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO.
In vioy of the striking dissimilarities between
suspect and Unsub, no further investigation is being conducted concerning at this time.
b6 b7C
RNN: rd (3)
164-81-3889
M
DB Cooper-9534
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. to MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4: CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE:
9/12/72
RE:
DEMONSTRATION OF- PHOTOGRAPHS
TO WITNESSES
On 9/1/72, witness
telephone number
was exhibited photographs of the following individuals:
NAME
SUB FILE NO.
b6 b7C
56 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-3890 SERIALIZED It TIL, At SEP 1 2 1972 Fal-StAct -.
5010-108
RNN : md (27)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9535SE 164-81
With the exception of stated none of the other individuals bear any resemblance to the hijacker, and in his opinion, are not identical with him.
of the hijacker because of
stated photograph reminded him general appearance.
advised has less hair than the hijacker. b6 advised photograph also contained the general appearance of the hijacker and the entire lower part and hairline depicted in this photograph were similar to the hijacker's.
b6 advised photograph also contained the general appearance of the hijacker and the entire lower part and hairline depicted in this photograph were similar to the hijacker's. further advised he did not think b7C either was the hijacker but their photo- graphs were the closest to the hijacker's appearance of those photographs shown to him by SA
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9536OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 105-11-5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/12/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS TO WITNESSES
On 9/1/72. witness
Seattle, Washington, telephone was exhibited photographs of the following individuals:
NAME
SUB FILE NO.
b6 b7C
RNN : md (27)
164-81-3891 (SEARCHED .......... ... ! '4.) :.
SERIALIZED Xx FIL
à
SEP 1 2 1072
1.31-SEAL.
N 
DB Cooper-9537
5010-109
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
With the exception of
stated none of the other individuals bear any resemblance to the hijacker, and in his opinion, are not identical with him.
Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
With the exception of
stated none of the other individuals bear any resemblance to the hijacker, and in his opinion, are not identical with him. facial features were similar to the hijacker according to but he is not identical with the hijacker.
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9538OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.6
* UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE: 9/12/72
b6 b7C
RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS TO WITNESSES
On 9/5/72, witness
b6 b7C
telephone
was exhibited photographs of the following individuals :
NAME
SUB FILE NO.
b6 b7C
164-81-3892
5010-108
RNN : md (47)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
SW RC: SERIALIZED SEP 1 2 1972 ........ . V 
DB Cooper-9539SE 164-81
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9540
2SE 164-81
With the exception of
b6
b7C
and
stated none of the other individuals bore any resemblance to the hijacker, and in his opinion, are not identical with him. stated lips
and wide forehead remind him of the hijacker; however, picture shows him to be a little heavier than Unsub with not enough hair.
stated lips
and wide forehead remind him of the hijacker; however, picture shows him to be a little heavier than Unsub with not enough hair.
stated that of the hijacker; however, hair and lacks the Mexican or Indian characteristics that noted in the hijacker.
wide forehead reminds him b6
does not appear to have enough
b7C
b6 stated and hairlines were b7C similar to the hijacker but they lacked the Mexican characteristic also.
further advised that in his opinion none of the b6 individuals were the hijacker. b7C
3
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9541SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK CO: SEATTLE
0/13/72
Those serials pertaining to and
have been removed from the NORJAK for the
file and have been enclosed into a following reasons:
1. To consolidate NORJAK serials and make the NONJAR file as accurate a reflection of the facts in NORJAK as possible.
2. Remove the burden of following and reporting prosecution of a case which is unrelated to NORJAK from the present case agent.
Note: This is consistent with Bureau requirements to "vigorously pursue this matter" and with the memo of ASAC dated 7/14/72, in which it was noted that this
Note: This is consistent with Bureau requirements to "vigorously pursue this matter" and with the memo of ASAC dated 7/14/72, in which it was noted that this investigation requires the complete investigative attention of one Agent.
3. Till partially prevent confidential information concerning this matter being brought up during the upcoming trial scheduled for 11/27/72.
Note: If it becomes necessary to prove is not UnSUB in "open court", careful consider- ation should be given to how this is done so as to prevent providing the real UNSUB with information he ray need to continue to avoid prosecution. In addition, the new leads received as a result of any confidential inforration being made public will obviously mako elimination of new suspects rore difficult.
RUN : nđ (3) + 164-51-201- 163
DB Cooper-9542 164-81-3893
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
u
b6 b7CSE 164-81
serials
4. Segregate the to facilitate handling during the upcoming pre-trial and trial periods.
b6 b7C
The following is a list of serials removed from the file and placed into the new
164-81-2439 through 2443
-2493 through 2495
-2498
-2521-
-2563 through 2570
-2571
-2572
-2713
-2752
b6 b7C
The following is a list of serials removed from the file and placed into the new
164-81-2439 through 2443
-2493 through 2495
-2498
-2521-
-2563 through 2570
-2571
-2572
-2713
-2752
-2758
-2759
-2760
-2796
-2797
-2801
through 2806
-2820
through 2871
-2878
-2884
through
2889
-2892 through 2927
-2929 through 2939
-2942
through
2946
-2949
through 2964
-2978
-2989
-3040
through 3042
-3044
through
3075
-3077
through
3157
-3160
through
3198
-3199
-3200
through 3285
-3289
through
3290
-3291
-3294
-3295
-3303
-3304
2
DB Cooper-9543SE 164-81
164-81-3334
-3336 -3338 -3339 -3340 -3341 -3343 -3344 through 3346 -3349 -3350
-3352
-3355 through 3364
-3574
-3575
3
DB Cooper-9544OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES Memorandum
VERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE;
9/12/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sus I
b6 b7C
X SOURCES
b7C
Washington, phone number
came into the Longview
Resident Agency and advised that they have some information concerning the captioned subject.
advised she thinks
1 2
could possibly be the hijacker due to his strange actions from November, 1971, until present.
advised she thinks
1 2
could possibly be the hijacker due to his strange actions from November, 1971, until present. advised that from November, 1971, to June, 1972, has hardly left his house and that he appears to be trying to keep out of sight. advised that never comes
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
b6
b7C
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-
b6 b7C
cription of
Race
White Ma le
Sex
Height 5' 5" to 5' 6"
Weight
155 to 160 pounds Blue
Eyes
Hair
Black, curly, combed over to the side
Complexion
Scars and marks
Very light None visible
BOI0-100
RWC/sem (2)
164-81-3894
SEP 3 :1872
Buy U.
Height 5' 5" to 5' 6"
Weight
155 to 160 pounds Blue
Eyes
Hair
Black, curly, combed over to the side
Complexion
Scars and marks
Very light None visible
BOI0-100
RWC/sem (2)
164-81-3894
SEP 3 :1872
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Saving DB Cooper-9545
N
b6 b7C
£
On August 23, 1972,
Ridgefield,
X poss. Suspect NOT INVEST
D .: 7D SE 164-81
Age Build
Approximately thirty years Slight
were provided the artist's conception of the hijacker in this matter and both stated that bears no resemblance.
Due to the apparent physical descriptive differ- ences of the hijacker and it is rec- commended that no further investigation be conducted re- garding this
b6 b7C
-2-
DB Cooper-9546OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
DATE:
9/12/72
Re
Re memo of SAC, Seattle, dated 7/31/72.
On September 6, 1972, the following sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with with Results were negative:
Snohomish County telephone and city directories; Pacific Utilities District, Everett, Washington;
sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with with Results were negative:
Snohomish County telephone and city directories; Pacific Utilities District, Everett, Washington; Snohomish County Sheriff's Office; Everett Police Department; General Telephone of the Northwest; and the, Snohomish County Credit Bureau. 2 - Seattle JEC : kn (2)
5010-109
b6 b7C
Win2
164-81-3895 - 1 SEP 1 2 1972
b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9547
b6 b7C
b6 b7CNR 010 SF PLAINTEXT 9:18 PM NITEL 9-13-72 CJE
TO : BOSTON
SEATTLE
(164-81)
DENVER
(164-98)
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
(P) · 4P
NORJAK, 00 : SEATTLE, SUSPECT DASH
RE DENVER TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, SEPTEMBER EIGHT LAST AND LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO , SEPTEMBER TWELVE LAST. RE DENVER TELETYPE STATED THAT A HAD COMMENTED THAT HE HAD A STRONG SUSPICION RE IDENTITY D.B. COOPER. WHEN SHOWN COOPER COMPOSITE STATED PICTURE IS EXACT LIKENESS OF
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C b7D
STATED HAD SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AIRCRAFT TRAINING AND IS FORMER AIR FORCE PILOT WITH PARACHUTE TRAINING.
b6
b7C
b7D
HE BELIEVES
ENTIRELY CAPABLE OF HI JACKING.
LIKENESS OF
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C b7D
STATED HAD SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AIRCRAFT TRAINING AND IS FORMER AIR FORCE PILOT WITH PARACHUTE TRAINING.
b6
b7C
b7D
HE BELIEVES
ENTIRELY CAPABLE OF HI JACKING.
STATED WAS IN SEATTLE ABOUT THE TIME OF HIJACKING AND
STAYED IN THE HOME OF
ALSO A
HEARD FROM THAT LEFT SEATTLE SUDDENLY
ABOUT THE TIME OF HIJACK.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3896
BMMACHED .______ INDEXED
SEP 1 3 1972 FBI . SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-9548 PAGE TWO
SF 164-220
b6
b7C b7D
DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES , ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, BLACK HAIR, MEDIUM COMPLEXION, ABOUT FORTY-EIGHT YEARS OLD. HE SAID IS ADVENTURESOME, WELL EDUCATED, AND EXTREMELY COOL. FROM DETAILS HE HAS HEARD OF HIJACKING, IS EVEN MORE . CONVINCED COULD HAVE COMMITTED THIS CRIME.
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, DENVER, HAS REQUESTED THAT EVERY EFFORT BE MADE TO PROTECT IDENTITY OF AS SOURCE OF THIS INFORMATION.
b6 4 b7C
b7D
ON SEPTEMBER ELEVEN LAST, BURLINGAME , CALIFORNIA , WHO HAS KNOWN
b6 b7C
FOR TWENTY YEARS, WAS INTERVIEWED.
RECALLS WAS A FORMER AIR FORCE OFFICER, A COLLEGE GRADUATE, AND A TOP SKIER,
STATED
IS A PERSON WHO BECOMES VERY PROFICIENT IN
RECALLS WAS A FORMER AIR FORCE OFFICER, A COLLEGE GRADUATE, AND A TOP SKIER,
STATED
IS A PERSON WHO BECOMES VERY PROFICIENT IN ANYTHING HE UNDERTAKES. HE IS AT HOME IS THE WOODS, AND WOULD BE HAPPY WITH A DOG AND A GUN. HE IS A NOMAD TYPE , WHO WOULD TAKE OFF AT A MOMENTS NOTICE TO GO ANYWHERE. HE HAS PROSPECTED FOR URANIUM AND IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT MINERALOGY. HAS INVENTIVE IDEAS END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-9549 PAGE THREE
SF 164-220
AND A FASCINATING PERSONALITY. DESCRIBED
AS A
b6
b7C
WHITE MALE AMERICAN, FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES, SLIM BUILD, BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION, ABOUT FIFTY YEARS OF AGE. UPON VIEWING COOPER COMPOSITE, HE WAS UNDECISIVE IF COMPOSITE RESEMBLED
HE DOUBTS WOULD BE INVOLVED IN SUCH AN INCIDENT, AS HE IS VERY LAW ABIDING.
ON SEPTEMBER TWELVE LAST,
REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, A FLYING
TIGER
STATED
WORKED FOR HIM IN NINETEEN SEVENTY AND NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE IN THE LAKE TAHOE AREA OF CALIFORNIA. STOPPED WORKING FOR
HIM IN APRIL , NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
ON SEPTEMBER TWELVE LAST,
REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, A FLYING
TIGER
STATED
WORKED FOR HIM IN NINETEEN SEVENTY AND NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE IN THE LAKE TAHOE AREA OF CALIFORNIA. STOPPED WORKING FOR
HIM IN APRIL , NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE. IN MAY, NINETEEN SEVENTY- ONE , RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM
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GAVE HIS ADDRESS AS BEING IN OXFORD, MAINE. THEN IN APPROXIMATELY JANUARY , LAST, HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM IN WHICH
GAVE HIS ADDRESS AS
NORWAY, MAINE,
TELEPHONE
IN THIS LETTER
STATED HE WAS
ON WEEKENDS AT
MAINE.
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DB Cooper-9550 PAGE FOUR
SF 164-220
HAS BEEN SENDING A MONTHLY COMMISSION CHECK TO THAT ADDRESS, THE LAST CHECK BEING IN AUGUST, LAST. BELIEVES IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MIGHT HAVE COMMITTED THE HIJACKING, AS HE HAS THE PERSONALITY TO DO IT. IS A LIKEABLE, CHARMING PERSON, WHO IS VERY IMAGINATIVE AND INVENTIVE. HE HAS NEVER HEARD MENTION PARACHUTING , BUT HE WOULD BE QUICK TO TAKE SOMETHING LIKE THAT UP. STATED
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STATED
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HE SUGGESTED THAT SOUTH HAMILTON, MASSACHUSETTS, TELEPHONE NUMBER
IS
IN CONTACT WITH AND SAW HIM IN MASSACHUSETTS. DURING THE WINTER OF NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
BOSTON, AT NORWAY, MAINE : INTERVIEW SUSPECT AND DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR AND TWENTY-FIVE, NINE- TEEN SEVENTY ONE. CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF
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Date: 9/13/72
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(Priant
TOR SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, ST. LOUIS PROMO SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
PG. I
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE. SUSPECT
RE DENVER TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DATED SEPTEMBER RIGHT, LAST, AND LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO DENVER, DATED SEPTEMBER BLEVEN, LAST. HOF INFOS5. JUIS IS FORMER AIR -FORCE PILOT WITH PARACHUTE TRAINING.
SUSPECT
RE DENVER TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DATED SEPTEMBER RIGHT, LAST, AND LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO DENVER, DATED SEPTEMBER BLEVEN, LAST. HOF INFOS5. JUIS IS FORMER AIR -FORCE PILOT WITH PARACHUTE TRAINING. 1 ESN DESCRIEXO AS APPROXIMATELY FIVE FEET EIGHT INGHES, ONE SIXTYFIVE POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, BLACK HAIR, MEDIUM COMPLEXION, APPROXIMATELY FORTYEIGHT YEARS OLD, WELL EDUCATED, AND EXTREMELY COOL,
ALR RESERVE PERSONNEL CENTER. DENVER, COLORADO, ADVISED SEPTEMBER TWELVE LAST,
IS NOT CARRIED ON AIR FORCE RESERVE ROSTER BY NAME AND SON, FURTHER
ADVISED NO MILITARY FILE FOR
LOCATED AT THIS FACILITY.
ST. LOUIS AT NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER: ATTEMPT
TO LOCATE MILITARY FILE FOR END TEL
AND ADVISE SEATTLE.
DIRECFA (1) R
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Sent 2 Fer
Special Agent in Charge SE-
SEP 1 3 1972
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AIRTEL
TO:
CAC, NEW HAVEN
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK ( 16 4-627 ) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
MORGACK
(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 telephone
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United Airlines advised that the home residence
listed for
Numerous attempts were made to make an appointment with by calling his home telephone
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United Airlines advised that the home residence
listed for
Roxbury, Connecticut.
(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.
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164-81-3898
3F. 1 - 1972
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JINGARMAISANTIAZZAL WALD.
WANEER THIS INNE ANO DO MARS MIT DONC MET CHLE HEARTHEMGELEGTTRADE AND DEMO
MONZA RET NIJE
PARMESANAND WHEN HOUDEN WEWAT FOR. SHEIM GRE.
BOETE TRITON WAROFTHE BIRDS HUN YOMAND FIVE
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FBI
Date:
9/14/72
SUB D 8
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(Type in plaintext or code)
TELETYPE
NITEL
Via
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TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
WEEKLY SUMMARY
NORJAK. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
COMMENTS OF SEATTLE WITNESSES CONCERNING SKETCH B FORWARDED TO BUREAU BY AIRTEL THIS DATE.
OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
COMMENTS OF SEATTLE WITNESSES CONCERNING SKETCH B FORWARDED TO BUREAU BY AIRTEL THIS DATE. PORTLAND WITNESSES' EVALUATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN RECEIVED.
NEW INFORMATION OF LEAD VALUE CONTINUES TO BE RECEIVED FROM AUXILIARY OFFICES AS WELL AS FROM SOURCES IN THE SEATTLE AREA. APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION INSTITUTED. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Sent 5:38 P M Per DCA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-95551 SE 164-81 RNN : mđ
Quick
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON On September 1, 1972, witness
examined the artist's
color composite of Unsub and made the following comments:

Nose	Better than original artist's drawing.
Glasses	The frame should be wider where it meets the glass part of the eye- glasses. The glasses on the original composite are better than on the new color sketch. The color of the glasses can best be described as dark honey brown.
1, 1972, witness
examined the artist's
color composite of Unsub and made the following comments:

Nose	Better than original artist's drawing.
Glasses	The frame should be wider where it meets the glass part of the eye- glasses. The glasses on the original composite are better than on the new color sketch. The color of the glasses can best be described as dark honey brown.
Hair color	Good.
Hairline	Too low. Much better in the original artist's composite. Hair had a greasier appearance than shown in the color composite.
Complexion	Slightly paler. More towards the yellow side.
Age	About right.
Chin	Little too long.
Mouth	A little too small and drawn down. Upper lip too pressed.
Ears	Satisfactory.
Neck	Not as much room between chin and collar.
Forehead	Should not be any wider. 164-81-3901

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advised he also saw unknown subject with his glasses on; and therefore, all of his comments pertained only to both the color composite and the original artist's sketch with glasses on. further advised that the original artist's sketch with glasses on should have larger eyes, a wider nose, and a wider mouth.
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stated the hijacker looked honest with a "kind of nothing" appearance. advised he could correct and suggest changes to an artist's sketch done in a two-thirds to three-quarters perspective if one were presented to him.
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On September 1, 1972, Seattle, Washington, telephone number made the following comments after viewing the color
sketch:

Facial features Face	Features in color sketch were similar to hijacker's.
Should be a little wider in the middle but the forehead was the correct size and should not be changed.
Seattle, Washington, telephone number made the following comments after viewing the color
sketch:

Facial features Face	Features in color sketch were similar to hijacker's.
Should be a little wider in the middle but the forehead was the correct size and should not be changed.
Mouth	Okay
Glasses	Satisfactory
Nose	Should be flatter and wider.
Hair	Should be heavier and greasier. Hair color good.
Age	About right according to who stated the
color composite resembled a man approximately 40-42 years of age.
Complexion	Color composite should be changed to reflect a man with a slightly darker complexion.

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stated he thinks he still remembers the hijacker but advised he only got a quick look at him.
On September 5, 1972,
telephone number
viewed the color composite of unknown subject and made the following comments concerning the sketch with glasses:
Hair
Color good but should be curled
On September 5, 1972,
telephone number
viewed the color composite of unknown subject and made the following comments concerning the sketch with glasses:
Hair
Color good but should be curled more.
Lips
Not submissive enough.
made the following comments concerning the picture without glasses:

Appearance	Hijacker did not have as nasty or as angry an appearance.
Hair	Color correct.
Age	Too old by approximately four years. stated the age of the individual depicted in the color composite looked to him to be about 45-48 years old. It was his opinion unknown subject was approximately 38-40 years old.
Complexion	Forehead should be slightly more copper colored, otherwise complexion was good. advised the lights on the air- plane could possibly account for some of the swarthy appearance of unknown subject.
Cheeks	Should be slightly fuller.
Mouth	Too emphasized. Definitely wrong.
Nose	Better in the color sketch than in the original drawing.
made the following comments concerning the picture without glasses:

Appearance	Hijacker did not have as nasty or as angry an appearance.
Hair	Color correct.
Age	Too old by approximately four years. stated the age of the individual depicted in the color composite looked to him to be about 45-48 years old. It was his opinion unknown subject was approximately 38-40 years old.
Complexion	Forehead should be slightly more copper colored, otherwise complexion was good. advised the lights on the air- plane could possibly account for some of the swarthy appearance of unknown subject.
Cheeks	Should be slightly fuller.
Mouth	Too emphasized. Definitely wrong.
Nose	Better in the color sketch than in the original drawing.
Chin	Satisfactory.

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further stated the mouth should not be curled down to give the impression of angriness or nasti- ness but should be made
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further stated the mouth should not be curled down to give the impression of angriness or nasti- ness but should be made similar to the original artist's conception.
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advised from the top of the nose up the color composite was very good and the entire drawing had good proportions similar to those of the hijacker.
further advised that the hijacker definitely
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dvised he saw the hijacker when he went to the b6 bathroom and Later, when was deplaning, he stopped to b7C look at him while he was obtaining his coat.
advised he believes he could criticize a profile drawing or three-quarter view drawing if one were shown to him.
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DB Cooper-9559 9/14/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

Re Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated 8/31/72.
FBI (164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00:SE)

Re Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated 8/31/72.
Enclosed are two (2) copies of an investigative insert reflecting comments of Seattle witnesses concerning Sketch B.
Portland witnesses' evaluations will be promptly forwarded when received.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2-Bureau (Encs. 2) 2-Seattle
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164-81-3902 DB Cooper-95609/14/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00:SE)

Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 8/3/72.
Enclosed for the Portland Division is a copy of Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated August 31, 1972.
Portland expedite lead set forth in referenced communication.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2-Portland 2-Seattle
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DB Cooper-9561 164-81-3903FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 9/11/72
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TO:
Si,C, SEATTLE (164-81)
INJuan
FROM:
BIC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 9/11/72
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TO:
Si,C, SEATTLE (164-81)
INJuan
FROM:
BIC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
RE :
Re Seattle airtel to Sacramento, 9/1/72.
Referenced airtel set forth a lead at Fresno, California, to interview
On 9/8/72,
California, advised SA
Fresno, as follows:
He last saw in San Francisco, California approximately two years ago. They had dinner and a few drinks together. He has not seen or heard from since that time. was from Pendleton, Oregon, where he was an
but he did not do well in college sports.
spent six months in the U. S. Marine Corps, but he does not know of any parachute training taken by
(2) Seattle 
1 - San Francisco (164-220) (Info) 2 - Sacramento GRB:kjr (5)
161-81-3904
SEARCHID INDEXED
SEP 1 4 1972 +OI-SEATTLE
Seat M! Por DB Cooper-9562
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is a very intelligent fellow, and he is b6 b7C
just crazy enough to have pulled a hijacking. still lives in the San Francisco Bay area to the best of his knowledge.
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just crazy enough to have pulled a hijacking. still lives in the San Francisco Bay area to the best of his knowledge.
tended to be overweight, and he always worked out regularly. He was something of a health fanatic. would drink, but he never knew to smoke, and he does not believe would have taken up the smoking habit.
In the event he should see or hear of current whereabouts, he will contact the local FBI office immediately.
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9/15/72
AIRTEL
A IRMA IL
TO:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
Reurairtel, dated 9/7/72, and your nitel, dated 6/7/72.
Subject's location on Thanksgiving Day verified. Sub- ject's location on day of hijacking, November 24, 1971, not verified.
Butte Division is requested to determine if subject's location on day of hijacking can be verified.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Butte
3 - Seattle
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PUNTOS
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164-81-3905
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9/15/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
Reurairtel, dated
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Butte
3 - Seattle
RNN : jgm
PUNTOS
au
Jo
164-81-3905
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DB Cooper-9564b6 b7C
9/15/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
Reurairtel, dated 9/7/72, and your nitel, dated 6/7/72.
Subject's location on Thanksgiving Day verified. Sub- ject's location on day of hijacking, November 24, 1971, not verified.
Butte Division is requested to determine if subject's location on day of hijacking can be verified.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Butte 3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (5)
164-81-3905 DB Cooper-9565 SEASMILE FLAG
May 4, 1972
Stan Pitkin US Attorney
Sir:
On Monday, May 1, we printed an interview from one D.B. Cooper, who is listed, I believe, in your files as the only successful American Skyjacker. On Tuesday, May 2, you apprehended two men who were attempting to sell, or had sold, a story to I am quite willing to tell you that at no time was I ever approached by either individual, nor have I ever traveled to Bremerton or been in the Swept Wing Inn. Nor would I ever go there.
For the sake of determing whether our interview is bona fide, I would ask you to open your D.
Nor would I ever go there.
For the sake of determing whether our interview is bona fide, I would ask you to open your D. B. Cooper file so that we may compare interview facts with the information you have gathered. Similarly, it would assist such a determination, if you could present the xeroxed bill for comparison.
Sincerely,
PS : Sorry about the Chief.
164-81-3906
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May 9, 1972
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Seattle Flag Seattle, Washington
Dear
I am responding to your letter of May 4 wherein you request information which you feel will help you determine whether or not your story about "D. B. Cooper" is bona fide.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the investigating agency on the hi-jacking of November 24, 1971, and I have asked the agents assigned to the case to be in touch with you regarding your request.
Very truly yours ,
STAN PITKIN United States Attorney
164-81-3907
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED LE FILED LX I.
Very truly yours ,
STAN PITKIN United States Attorney
164-81-3907
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED LE FILED LX I.AY : 0 1972
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DB Cooper-9567
1FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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Date:
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
On 9/13/72
Source - advised that
Santa Fe, New Mexico,
slightly resembles composite drawing of subject. He said the only thing resembling the subject is long face.
was in previously
in approximately 19/0, possibly
to Idaho. It is not known if has had any flying or
jumping experience. described as white male, 40-41 years of age, 5'11" to 6' tall, average build, dark straight hair with some grey.
LEADS
ALBUQUERQUE
AT SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: 1) Check to identify for background information.
2) Furnish photographs to Seattle and display to witnesses to determine if should be considered as logical suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
11-11-3908 (2) - Seattle 2 - Albuquerque (AM) 2 - Los Angeles (1 - SLD/Ige (6)
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FROM: SAC, DALLAS (164-191) (P)
SUBJECTY I/NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re Seattle letter to Dallas dated 9/5/72.
Dallas is of the opinion that further contact with the confidential source would not be fruitful and therefore, not warranted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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>U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype dated 9/11/72.
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FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype dated 9/11/72.
Enclosed for possible investigative assistance of the Seattle Division are two photographs of captioned suspect it being noted both were taken prior to 1963 and one of which is dated 8/21/61.
RE SUSPECT :
This date Flying Tigers Airlines, Los Angeles, California advised that a review of all records at El Segundo, California revealed two photographs of captioned suspect had been retained one of which was taken in August 1961 and the other was undated. He advised that any applications which might hade submitted
apparently have been destroyed and the only data located, in addition to that information previously furnished, was a last known address of West Arcadia, California as of January 1964. He advised that it was further noted in the file that an inquiry had been received from Australia concerning in 1968. He stated no other pertinent information could be located. @ Seattle (Encs.
that it was further noted in the file that an inquiry had been received from Australia concerning in 1968. He stated no other pertinent information could be located. @ Seattle (Encs. 2) 1 - Denver (164-98) (AM) 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24) (AM) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (AM) 2 - Los Angeles ers/pan (7)
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : PÝ SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
DATE:
9/11/72
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
ELIMINATE 
Re Butte airtel to Seattle dated 8/23/72.
On 9/1/72.
Granada Hills, California, was interviewed and advised that he had been given a copy of the book of the Columbia Recording Company.
was interviewed at his medical office and was observed to be a white male, 5'7" to 5'8" in height, and heavy build. He does not appear to resemble the artist's conception of the hijacker in any way.
He was extremely cooperative, stating to the best of his knowledge, the book had been furnished for review
He was extremely cooperative, stating to the best of his knowledge, the book had been furnished for review to Random House Publishing Company and to
West Los Angeles, California.
He advised that Random House held the book for review only a few days and had the book for about a week or two. He now has the book and no one else has had an opportunity to read it. continued stating that he thinks the book is very interesting and well written, as do
He confidentially stated
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5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9571
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and requested this information be kept strictly confidential.
He added that is a long time friend and He is of the opinion she read the book, furnished her appraisal of it, and returned it to him. He does not believe she would have made the contents of the book available to anyone else.
He added that is a long time friend and He is of the opinion she read the book, furnished her appraisal of it, and returned it to him. He does not believe she would have made the contents of the book available to anyone else.
He was unaware of who might have read the book for Random House Publishing Company, but in view of the very short time they kept the book he knows it could not have been widely read or even thoroughly reviewed.
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/15/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
RePDlet to SE, 5/10/72.
UNSUB :
On 6/29/72 Woodland, Washington Police Department, advised that he did not know of
Clark
On 7/6/72, County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, advised that he did not know of
but that he would contact his road deputies covering the area to determine
On 7/28/72, and 8/25/72 supra, advised that he has been unable to locate through contacts with his road deputies.
Because no could be located it is recommended that no further investigation be conducted regarding this Sub.
Because no could be located it is recommended that no further investigation be conducted regarding this Sub.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9573-0-9 (RCv. 5-18-71)
FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext or code) Via Airtel
( Priority)
TO:
SAC, Seattle 
FROM:
Acting Director, FBI
NORJAK
00: SE
Date 9/15/72
=
PERSONAL ATTENTION
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( This line for LEFT MARGIN.)
Reurtel 8/14/72.
This is the only aircraft hijacking in which the subject has not been identified and apprehended nor the ransom money recovered. You are being authorized to replace the weekly summary teletype by a weekly summary airtel, the first to reach the Bureau by 9/22/72.
This important case is to receive SAC personal attention and all leads are to be set forth expeditiously. The investigation of this case is to be vigorously pursued in all facets in order to bring it to a successful completion.
The investigation of this case is to be vigorously pursued in all facets in order to bring it to a successful completion.
(Do not type below this line.)
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S. ASCHED INDEXED SERIALIZER -REF13866 SEP : 9 1972
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DB Cooper-95749/19/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

Re: Bureau airtel to Seattle 9/15/72.
Seattle file review and systematic elimination of all possible suspects continues. New aspects are being developed and appropriate investigation instituted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Bureau 2 - Seattle RNN/s1b (W (4)
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DB Cooper-9575 164-81-3914OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: September 18, 1972
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
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RE: SUB B - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS / Filedin 164-81-Sub B Enclosed are xeroxed copies of newspaper
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: September 18, 1972
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
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RE: SUB B - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS / Filedin 164-81-Sub B Enclosed are xeroxed copies of newspaper articles appearing on November 13, 1971, in The Seattle Times and The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The enclosed newspaper articles describe the first attempted skyjacking that involved the use of parachutes. It is noted the skyjacking occurred approximately twelve days before NORJAK.
The skyjacker was apprehended by the crew of an Air Canada DC8. He was apprehended because he did not have a clear plan of action when he boarded the plane. The following is a quote from the newspaper article appearing in The Seattle Times: "As the hijacker was preparing to jump, the pilot jumped him and a purser came up behind him and let him have it with a fire ax."
It is possible that unsub got the idea for his crime by reading about the unsuccessful skyjacker of Air Canada's DC8.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN : jgm
164-81-3915
5010-103
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9576OPTIONAL FORM NO.
RNN : jgm
164-81-3915
5010-103
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9576OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE: September 18, 1972 SUL D SUB R SUB E
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RE: PARACHUTE FOUND NEAR THE KALAMA RIVER ROAD
On September 7, 1972, SA advised colophonically that he had discovered a parachute hanging from the top of a tall pine tree, approximately 15 miles from the end of the Kalama River Road. Thirty yards from the tree in which the parachute was found was a piece of white plastic on which was inscribed the following: "United States Depart- meni: of Commerce, NOAA - National Weather Service, Radio Sonde. "
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stated the parachute was a reddish color with white shroud lines. The parachute appeared to be slightly smaller than a normal-sized parachute and appeared to have something hanging from the end of it that looked like part of a box.
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On September 7, 1972, United States Department of Commerce, National Weather Service, 909
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On September 7, 1972, United States Department of Commerce, National Weather Service, 909 First Street, Seattle, Washington, advised his department uses parachutes to recover radio sonde equipment attached to weather balloons. explained that a balloon is released with the radio equipment attached to it. The balloon rises to a preset height, at which time the balloon explodes. The radio equipment then falls a short distance and a Small parachute opens and carries the radio equipment safely to the ground. This parachute is slightly smaller than a regular-sized parachute and it is pink in color with white shroud lines. further stated that housing the radio sonde equipment is a white plastic box with the following inscription: "United States Department of Commerce, NOAA - National Weather Service, Radio Sonde."
RNN: jgm (3)
164-81-3916
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9577SE 164-81
On September 7, 1972, SA was recontacted, at which time he advised the lumber company, to which the tree from which the parachute in
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9577SE 164-81
On September 7, 1972, SA was recontacted, at which time he advised the lumber company, to which the tree from which the parachute in question was hanging belonged, would inform him prior to cutting the tree so that he might be able to retrieve the parachute.
In view of the above, no further investigation will be undertaken concerning this parachute.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9578OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVLANMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
DATE: September 18, 1972
SUBJECT: NOR JAK 00: SEATTLE
RE :
On July 27, 1972, Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County advised an informant of his had furnished information that might possibly be identical with unsub in this case.
He had an
by the name of He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that utilized Boeing 727's.
On September 6, 1972, the following sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with results were negative:
Snohomish County Telephone and City Directories.
On September 6, 1972, the following sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with results were negative:
Snohomish County Telephone and City Directories. Public Utilities District, Everett, Washington. Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Everett Police Department. General Telephone of the Northwest. Snohomish County Credit Bureau.
LEADS
SEATTLE
164-81-3917
AT
WASHINGTON
INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED CI FILED CEP 10 1972
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DB Cooper-9579
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Attempt to identify
and obtain sufficient background and descriptive information to eliminate him as a suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9580SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
September 18, 1972
SA
NOR JAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
On July 27, 1972, Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County advised an informant of his had furnished information that might possibly be identical with unsub b6 b7C b7D
in this case.
He had an
by the name of He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that utilized Boeing 727's.
He had an
by the name of He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that utilized Boeing 727's.
On September 6, 1972, the following sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with results were negative:
Snohomish County Telephone and City Directories. Public Utilities District, Everett, Washington. Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Everett Police Department. General Telephone of the Northwest. Snohomish County Credit Bureau.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT
WASHINGTON
164-81-3917 b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-9581
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
September 18, 1972
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE :
On July 27, 1972, Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County advised an informant of his had furnished information that might possibly be identical with unsub in this case.
He had an
by the name of He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that utilized Boeing 727's.
On September 6, 1972, the following sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with results were negative:
On September 6, 1972, the following sources in the Everett, Washington, area were referenced in an effort to locate any record identifiable with results were negative:
Snohomish County Telephone and City Directories. Public Utilities District, Everett, Washington. Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Everett Police Department. General Telephone of the Northwest. Snohomish County Credit Bureau.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT
WASHINGTON
164-81-3917 b6 b7C Warming 14
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DB Cooper-9583 R10/18
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 GFR) $01-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 9/20/72
FROM
: SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SA
dated 8/24/72. b6 b7C
On September 7, 1972,
Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, made available driver's license photograph of 309
ACTION:
164-81-10 photograph should be displayed to appropriate witnesses.
UINT 1/11/2.
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2 - Seattle RHW/bjb (2)
164-81-3918 i
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5010-103
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9585OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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2 - Seattle RHW/bjb (2)
164-81-3918 i
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5010-103
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9585OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1642 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-3463)
DATE:
9/21/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 8/16/72, Bremerton, Washington, was contacted and advised that the individual she was talking about as D.B. COOPER was the person known as subject of Seattle file 164-81. She further advised that she had seen at the Melody Restaurant in Bremerton on numerous occasions, and after his arrest as the alleged D.B. COOPER, she recognized this individual and this is who she was talking about when telephoned the office of the FBI In seattle.
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Based on this information, it is recommended that this sub case be closed.

NLH/rlg	164-81- 3919
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5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9586
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO.
NLH/rlg	164-81- 3919
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5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9586
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFA) 1Ct-115 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-3472)
DATE:
9/21/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 8/16/72, Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. Port Orchard. Washington, advised that the subject, works for the Black Ball Trucking Company. in Bremerton. Washington. further advised that Kitsap County Sheriff's Office some time in
further advised that the would have the personnel records of but is now on vacation and would not return until 8/21/72.
On 8/25/72, County Sheriff's Office, advised that
Kitsap
did not fit the description of the unsub who committed the skyjacking, as is 6'1" - 6' 2" tall, 185 pounds, and that his military background is in communications in the Army.
Black Ball
On 8/25/72, Express Company, Ferry Terminal Building, Bremerton. Washington, was contacted and advised that worked on the day in question, 11/24/71, eleven hours.
Black Ball
On 8/25/72, Express Company, Ferry Terminal Building, Bremerton. Washington, was contacted and advised that worked on the day in question, 11/24/71, eleven hours. The normal working hours of would be from 9:00 a.m. to
5: 30 p.m. in the afternoon; however, working ll hours, he would have to have worked until at least 8:30 p.m. further advised that would have been on the Hood Canal run and would not have been able to get back in time to sign back in if he had been over to the Seatac Airport or anywhere else, and still get his work done.
described
as 6'3" tall, 215 pounds,
DOB
SSN
address
Bremerton, Washington, telephone Based on the above information, it is recommended that this subcase be closed.
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164-81-3920
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9587OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 5902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-35.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT RE:
Re memo of SA
dated 8/1/72.
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On September 7, 1972,
Vancouver, Washington Police Department, caused a search of her records which
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On September 7, 1972,
Vancouver, Washington Police Department, caused a search of her records which revealed that
date of birth
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in
LaCenter, Washington, was involved in Vancouver, Washington on
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She further caused a teletype inquiry to be made to Olympia ' Washington Department of Motor Vehicles,
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which resulted in determining that has Washington
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date of birth
driver's license No.
and is described as:
Sex Eyes Height Weight
Male Brown 5'9"
165 1bs.
LEAD :
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
Will procure a driver's license photo of
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date of birth
driver's license
No.
for exhibition to pertinent witnesses.
i/- 2 - Seattle NDS/bjb (2)
Olympia lead Wick frecewed
164-81-3921
5/1/73
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DB Cooper-9588
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
5010-108
DATE:
9/21/72
৳6 ৳7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
9/18/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	SAC, BOSTON	(164-153)

SUBJECT:
the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	SAC, BOSTON	(164-153)

SUBJECT:
NOR.JAK
(00: SEATTLE)
SUSPECT
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Re San. Francisco nitel to Boston, 9/13/72 and Boston nitel to Seattle, 9/14/72. 164-81-1a 330
Enclosed for Seattle are 8 photographs each of 4
poses.
LEAD:
BOSTON DIVISION
AT PORTLAND, MAINE:
Furnish details to Seattle. 2)- Seattle (Encs. 32) 2 - Boston WFC: gms (4)
Med
A
164-51-3922
ASCHED. LIDERED DEARLIZED ASE FILED HA SEP : 1 1973 FBI-SEATTLE TN
Approved:
f/m
Sent M Per
special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE DB Cooper-9589SL-17 (Rev. 4-17-70) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-106 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 37 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
BAYDLE AS AIRTEL
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 9/19/72
Dear FROM ASAC, ST. LOUIS ( 164-63)
P. XEROXX
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Reference: Denver FAC Nitel to Seattle, 9/13/72.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, St.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, St. Louis, Mo., and reviewed on by Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting pertinent information. Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriction stamped thereon, are copies of self- explanatory documents from NPRC files. Personnel, NPRC ((isk200) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, VERXAN7H7N/X2x7x7x2xxd
REXEXAZ IONXX, SLMO, advised on 9/19/72 , no record on wobiectxxx
SSAN could be located on basis of information furnished. In event ad- ditional identifying or descriptive data becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC KAXEMYEr military) records should be submitted. Data needed includes: date and place of birth, name utilized in xNumKKKanEr military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or antRajzvezx, zy prexaXEMtax /kgxmizaxx, specific organization to which assigned with date of assignment, and Social Security number.
of birth, name utilized in xNumKKKanEr military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or antRajzvezx, zy prexaXEMtax /kgxmizaxx, specific organization to which assigned with date of assignment, and Social Security number. File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed promptly when located. File was not located at (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, SLMO, and should be located at
Lead: Office
record located your division. Handle review. For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
Remarks: 2 '- Seattle 1 - St. Louis (3)
GTJ:
HANDLIS AS
AIRTEL
164-81-3923
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DB Cooper-9590
b6 b7c OPTIONAL FORM NO. 15
MAY 1M2 EDITION
CSA FPMR (41 CHR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
opis
3:00
A
Al.00
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ON THIS LIK
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATEA
9/20/72
FROM Arm
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) (RUC)
Cubi
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
The Frederick, Maryland Resident Agency
5000CL received an anonymous letter postmarked in Frederick, × Maryland on 8/29/72 which reads as follows:
"To: Fed Bureau of Investig.
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
The Frederick, Maryland Resident Agency
5000CL received an anonymous letter postmarked in Frederick, × Maryland on 8/29/72 which reads as follows:
"To: Fed Bureau of Investig.
Aug 24, 1972
Sir
Similarities in the sketch of the fellow calling himself D B Cooper skviacker and the retired service man is strikingly b6 similar. Also he is a Ex Paratrooper. Might be worth checking. b70
IDENT
Cys of this also sent to other agency for verification"
The following investigation at Frederick, Maryland was conducted by SA on 9/18/72: b6 b7C
Fort Detrick, Maryland, advised that the sketch of the
b6 Skyjacker is somewhat similar to her
She said that began b7C
working for her on 12/13/71 and prior to his discharge from the Army had been stationed at the at Fort Detrick. She said that he held several jobs between the time of his discharge and the date he was hired by her, the last one being with Frederick.
at the 2 Seattle 1 - Baltimore GNS/1rw (3)
3010-109
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164-81-3924
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZLU
SEP 2 : 1972
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DB Cooper-9591 BA 164-103
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advised that
5'11", 174
SERIALIZLU
SEP 2 : 1972
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DB Cooper-9591 BA 164-103
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advised that
5'11", 174 pounds, SSN
a white male, born residence - Maryland, was hired as a salesman in the
at a salary
of $100 per week plus commission and he left on
She said that the file for shows that he was a member of the U.S. Army from that he has previous
employment with
in Frederick and time sheets reveal that he was employed ITom 9:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. on 11/22, 23, 24/71.
In view of the above information that time sheets verify the employment of
in Frederick, Maryland on the pertinent date, no further investigation is being conducted since he cannot be considered a logical suspect in captioned case. b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9592
29/20/72
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
the following: Enclosed herewith for the Sacramento Division are
Envelope from California;
Letter from
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Two notes from
Artist's conception of unsub;
Photograph of newspaper.
(P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
the following: Enclosed herewith for the Sacramento Division are
Envelope from California;
Letter from
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Two notes from
Artist's conception of unsub;
Photograph of newspaper. which appeared in
On 0/19/72
Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota, made available above enclosures to the Minneapolis Office, advising that North- west Airlines had received these items from of
California.
The letter and notes from are self- explanatory in which he indicates hefeels perhaps, the unsub in this case resembles
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2 - Sacramento (Enc. 6) - Seattle (164-81) - Minneapolis RWG : Dam (6)
:- 2-3925
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DB Cooper-9593
b6 b7CMP 165-73
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT GLENCOE, CALIFORNIA
3. Will conduct appropriate investigation to deter-
mine if
could possibly be identical with unsub.
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2. Will inform the Minneapolis Division of results of investigation concerning Northwest Airlines, can be informed of outcome.
CONSIDER DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-9594FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FB 1
Date:
9/22/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, BOSTON (164-153) &
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (AM)
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (AM)
SAC,
5-22-64)
FB 1
Date:
9/22/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, BOSTON (164-153) &
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (AM)
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (AM)
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (AM)
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (AM)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK. OFFICE OF ORIGIN, SEATTLE. RE SUBJECT 
INTERVIEWED BY SEATTLE DIVISION AND ADVISED
LAST SAW SUBJECT NINETEEN SIXTY SIX OR NINETEEN SIXTY SEVEN,
HE THEREFORE COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ALIBI OR ANY ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION CONCERNING SUBJECT.
BOSTON, CONTINUE EFFORTS TO VERIFY SUBJECT'S
CLAIM TO HAVE BEEN HELPING A FRIEND DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
1 - Denver (AM) 1 - Los Angeles (AM) 1 - Salt Lake City (AM) 1 - San Francisco (AM) RNN/bjb (4)
164-81-3926
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Approved:
Sent
9:10 1
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4
Per
DCA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-133 DB Cooper-9595
0002
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM:	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: Seattle

Re San Francisco
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM:	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: Seattle

Re San Francisco airtel to Miami, 8/10/72.
On 9/15/72,
American Fork. Utah. advised SA that she is
and stated is presently residing in Haiti in the town of Port-au-Prince.
business
advised
13 s engaged in the at the
She stated she has no idea as to when will return to the United States.
No lead is being set forth to interview by the Salt Lake City Division since reportedly
is residing in a foreign country and the Salt Lake City Division does not have the benefit of in Norjak matter.
connection
ate lead.
San Francisco Division should set forth appropri- CALLER SF É CANCELLA LAMO THEN SUMMARIZED INFEST & PASHT QUE PERTINENT GRADS 10/12/72 RUN ' RENATA ED MV. b6 b7C
2 - San Francisco 1 - Miami 1 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Salt Lake City RWH/sp (6)
5 5 /64-81-3927 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 12 FILED SER 2 0 :070
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DB Cooper-9596
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-$1.
2 - San Francisco 1 - Miami 1 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Salt Lake City RWH/sp (6)
5 5 /64-81-3927 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 12 FILED SER 2 0 :070
N b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9596
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-$1.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 9/22/72
FROM
: SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
/ SUB
SUSPECT:
×
/
On September 21/ 1972, at 1:08 p.m.
Northwest Airlines
advised that he had just received a call from a man who asked about the amount of reward money offered in connection with the ransom payment in the D.B. COOPER case.
said he told the caller that he would check into it and the man was to call him back within 15 minutes.
At 3 p.m. on September 21, 1972, an unidentified male telephonically called the Seattle Office and spoke with SA CHARLES E. FARRELL. The caller said he had been in touch with Northwest Airlines concerning the reward offered in connection with D.B. COOPER and had been referred to the FBI, specifically, SA CHARLES E. FARRELL.
The caller said he has been considering for the past several months, contacting the FBI concerning a suspect in the D.
The caller said he has been considering for the past several months, contacting the FBI concerning a suspect in the D. B. COOPER case. The caller said he saw the sketch of the artist's conception in the newspaper several months ago, which he has cut out and feels that the sketch is identical to
The caller said that at one time, worked at Boeing, quitting there in perhaps 1968 or 1969 to move to Alaska in connection with the discovery of oil, He said worked in and perhaps
worked on the Boeing 727.
He advised that
currently resides at
164-813928 b6 b7C
Renton, Washington, and is employed at Aerodyne, Renton Airport, which is
LET
5010-108
(3) CEF/s1b alle
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-9597
L SE 164-81
He said that
mitted
The caller advised that the only reason he sub- name as a suspect is the fact that he feels resembles the artist's conception of COOPER.
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In order to be identified as the person who furnished the above information, in the event that SEARCH does turn out to be
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In order to be identified as the person who furnished the above information, in the event that SEARCH does turn out to be identical with UNSUB in this case, the caller furnished the following personal information about himself, which can be used later to identify him.
The unknown caller is a white male, born U.S. Coast Guard Service
SSAN
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Number
AT THE BOEING COMPANY
Will obtain background data of a photograph.
as well as b6
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DB Cooper-9598 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
9/22/72
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT:
On September 21. 1972. at 1:08 D.m.
Northwest Airlines advised that he had just received a call from a man who asked about the amount of reward money offered in connection with the ransom payment in the D.B. COOPER case.
said he told the caller that he would check into it and the man was to call him back within 15 minutes.
At 3 p.m. on September 21, 1972, an unidentified male telephonically called the Seattle Office and spoke with SA CHARLES E. FARRELL. The caller said he had been in touch with Northwest Airlines concerning the reward offered in
FARRELL. The caller said he had been in touch with Northwest Airlines concerning the reward offered in connection with D.B. COOPER and had been referred to the FBI, specifically, SA CHARLES E. FARRELL.
The caller said he has been considering for the past several months, contacting the FBI concerning a suspect in the D.B. COOPER case. The caller said he saw the sketch of the artist's conception in the newspaper several months ago, which he has cut out and feels that the sketch is identical to
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The caller said that ŕ
at one time, worked at Boeing, quitting there in perhaps 1968 or 1969 to move to Alaska in connection with the discovery of oil. He said worked in and perhaps
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worked on the Boeing 727.
164-81-3928
He advised that currently resides at b6 b7C
Renton, Washington, and is employed at Aerodyne, Renton Airport, which is
(3) CEF/s1b
L
1.1. f
DB Cooper-9599
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b6 b7C SE 164-81
He said that
mitted
The caller advised that the only reason he sub- name as a suspect is the fact that he feels resembles the artist's conception of COOPER.
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He said that
mitted
The caller advised that the only reason he sub- name as a suspect is the fact that he feels resembles the artist's conception of COOPER.
In order to be identified as the person who furnished the above information, in the event that SEARCH does turn out to be identical with UNSUB in this case, the caller furnished the following personal information about himself, which can be used later to identify him.
The unknown caller is a white male, born
Number SSAN IL.S. Coast Guard Service
AT THE BOEING COMPANY
Will obtain background data of
as well as a photograph.
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DB Cooper-9600 FROM
:
SA
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11,5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 9/22/72
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SA
dated 8/4/72.
On August 18 1972
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was contacted re
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captioned matter by SA
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advised at this time that the does not have a
On September 11, 1972, (SUPRA) advised that he has checked with
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dated
is not available at advised however that
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT
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Will maintain contact with
time that the does not have a
On September 11, 1972, (SUPRA) advised that he has checked with
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dated
is not available at advised however that
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT
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Will maintain contact with the their efforts to obtain
regarding
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
CC/sem (3) 16 -
164-81-3929
N -
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DB Cooper-9601
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
5010-108SAC, SEATTLE (164-S1) (P)
9/22/72
SA
KOR JAK
De memo of SA
dated 8/4/72.
On August 18, 1972,
Fras contacted re
captioned matter by SA
advised at this time that the does not have a
On September 11, 1972, (SUPRA) advised that he has checked with
is not available at advised however that
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT
Will maintain contact with the their efforts to obtain
regarding
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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CC/sem (3)
164-81-3929 + Be
OB,Cooper-9602NR 004 LA PLAIN 555PM NITEL 9-23-72 GLD TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P.
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
ON SEPTEMBER TWENTY -THREE INSTANT, b6 b7C
LOS ANGELES TIME, FURNISHED THIS OFFICE A' LETTER AND ENVELOPE RECEIVED BY THE TIMES ON SEPTEMBER TWENTY-THREE INSTANT , FROM AN INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO BE D.
ON SEPTEMBER TWENTY -THREE INSTANT, b6 b7C
LOS ANGELES TIME, FURNISHED THIS OFFICE A' LETTER AND ENVELOPE RECEIVED BY THE TIMES ON SEPTEMBER TWENTY-THREE INSTANT , FROM AN INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO BE D. B. COOPER.
ENVELOPE CONTAINS STAMP AND . PARTIALLY CANCELLED, BUT NO INDICATION AS TO LOCATION OR DATE WHEN MAILED. LETTER IS HANDPRINTED IN INK IN VERY CLEAR TEXT AND IS AS FOLLOWS : DEAR SIRS :
IS DEAD. "D. B. COOPER" PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER TWELFTH. TOGETHER WE BOTH PLANNED THE MOST SUCCESSFUL. SKYJACKING TO DATE. END PAGE ONE
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164-81-3930
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED.LA_FILED. SEP 2 3 1972
N b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9603 b6 b7C
LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
WHILE HE WAS ALIVE REFUSED TO LET ME TELL THE PUBLIC THAT HE WASN'T REALLY BAD. HE DIED WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINKING HE WAS JUST ANOTHER "SKY JACKER TERRORIST". BUT HE WASN'T.
TO ME, AND THOSE OF YOU WHO KNEW HIM, HE WAS NOT "A RUTHLESS CRIMINAL". HE WAS A KIND AND GENTILE (SIC) HUMAN BEING. HE LOVED LIFE AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN HE FOUND OUT . THAT HE HAD BUT MONTHS TO LIVE, HE FACED THE NEWS VERY BRAVELY. TALKING DID .
HE LOVED LIFE AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN HE FOUND OUT . THAT HE HAD BUT MONTHS TO LIVE, HE FACED THE NEWS VERY BRAVELY. TALKING DID .NO GOOD. WHAT COULD I SAY? JUST TWO YEARS BEFORE, HE LOST HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER .. I COULD SENSE A CHANGE COMING OVER HIM. HE WAS FACED WITH DEATH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE WAS ON HIS MIND. WHEN HE FIRST TOLD ME ABOUT THE JOB , I THOUGHT HE WAS JOKING . HE WASN'T. AFTER ALL, HE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE AND PLENTY TO GAIN.
HOWEVER , MONEY WASN'T THE OBJECT. KNEW THAT HE COULD DEMAND ALMOST ANY AMOUNT AND HE'D PROBABLY GET IT. IN FACT, WE GAVE ALMOST ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE RANSOM MONEY AWAY TO CHARITIES AND FAMILIES IN NEED. HE PAID OFF
ALL
HOSPITAL BILLS AND GAVE
HE TOLD WE MADE IT BIG UP IN CANADA LAST YEAR, BUT I'M END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-9604 LA 164-497
PAGE THREE
SURE GUESSED THE TRUTH. NEVER SAID NOTHING ONE WAY
b6 ' b7C OR THE OTHER. "D. B. COOPER" DIED THINKING THAT BELIEVED
HIM.
EVERYTHING I'VE SAID HERE IS TRUE.
NEVER SAID NOTHING ONE WAY
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HIM.
EVERYTHING I'VE SAID HERE IS TRUE. I COULD'VE TOLD YOU THAT WE GAVE EVERY BIT OF THE MONEY TO CHARITY, BUT WE DIDN'T. LAST JANUARY WE FLEW TO EUROPE AND AROUND THE WORLD. WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD BEFORE HE DIED. THAT WAS THE LAST TRIP WE EVER TOOK TOGETHER.
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HIS LAST DAYS WERE SPENT COMPLETELY BEDRIDDEN. DISEASE KNAWING HIS INSIDES OUT AND PAIN SHOOTING THROUGH HIS BODY , HE NEVER ONCE LOST HIS COURAGE. THE ONLY DAY HE MISSED AN ENTRY IN HIS DIARY WAS THE DAY HE PASSED AWAY. : I THINK YOU WILL BE INTERESTED IN HIS LAST WRITTEN WORDS.
REALLY WEAK TODAY MOTHER CAME BY THIS MORNING . I LOVE HER. LIFE ISN'T SO IMPORTANT THAT I SHOULD IGNORE DEATH, NOR VICE VERSA. ALL MY LIFE I HAVE DENIED DEATH THE ATTENTION HE NOW DEMANDS. BETTER THAT HE TAKE ME, THAN THE LIFE FROM ANYONE ELSE.
EVEN ON THE VERGE OF DEATH, WAS THINKING OF b7C OTHERS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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LETTER IS' SIGNED LOS ANGELES WILL FURNISH ORIGINAL AND COPIES OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE BY AIRTEL.
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LETTER IS' SIGNED LOS ANGELES WILL FURNISH ORIGINAL AND COPIES OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE BY AIRTEL. END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9605 9/20/72
AIRTEL

TO:	SAG, BOSTON (164-153)
FROM:	SAG, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)

NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
Re Boston airtel to Alexandria, 8/31/72.
The following investigation was conducted by at Fort Belvoir, Virginia:
SA
On 9/18/72.
advised that company, undergoing the
was assigned to his for 13 weeks,
stated that had come to them from Fort Devens, Mass.,
and left on 8/16/72, to return to
Headquarters, Fort Devens, Mass. personally acquainted with ₸
was not
LEADS:
BOSTON
AT FORT DEVINS, MASS. Attempt to locate
thiru
Fort
Devens, Wass.
2- Boston 1- Seattle (Info) (164-81) Z- Alexandria (164-72) LLA/11c (5)
1 -1- 3931
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DB Cooper-9606
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FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL
{Priority)
Date
9/21/72
TO: 
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
Sug V.
5-18-71)
FBI
Transmit in (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL
{Priority)
Date
9/21/72
TO: 
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK
Sug V.
Si . Z
Reurairtel 9/14/72.
Arrange to show "B" sketch to the Northwest Airlines stewardesses
and submit their recommendations for any alterations in the sketch immediately. Also determine if sufficient descriptive information can be obtained from these witnesses for a profile sketch of the Norjak subject.
(This line for LEFT MARGIN.)
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2
0
DBIcooper-9607OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
9-20-72
Ofert
FROM :
ACTING SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63)
P
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re St. Louis teletype, 8-24-72 and Indianapolis teletype, 8-25-72. 834
RE :
aka
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Finalacad for Sonttle are eight colored photographs
of
Seattle will display photograph to appropriate witnesses.
834
RE :
aka
164-81-1A b6 b7C
Finalacad for Sonttle are eight colored photographs
of
Seattle will display photograph to appropriate witnesses. 2 - Seattle (Enc .. 8) 2 - St. Louist
{ LDC: SS 4
164-81-3933
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5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9608OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 100 LOTION GSK FPMR (~ CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 9/21/72
FROM
:
4
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
1
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
₡
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle, 8/3/72, and Butte letter to Seattle, 8/15/72.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT SAINT MARIES, IDAHO
On 9/7/72. Sheriff ROBERT BALIZ, Benewah County SO, advised he is who resides just out of Saint Maries. Idaho, and who is employed by the
BALTZ verified
License
that drives a 1965 Plymouth four-door, bearing Idaho blue in color. He stated has the following description:

Name
Race	White
Sex	Male
Height	5111"
He stated has the following description:

Name
Race	White
Sex	Male
Height	5111"
Weight	190#
Hair	Blond
Eyes	Blue
Characteristics	Wears glasses
Age	

BALTZ said was a life-long resident of Saint Maries. He also advised has no access to a private airplane and has no background in parachute jumping known to BALTZ.
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(2) - Seattle 2 - Butte RWS/db (4)
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9609
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BALTZ advised he had made discreet inquiry to determine if was employed at on 11/24/71.
On 9/15/72, BALTZ advised he had verified was on duty at
on 11/24/71. He also said had no criminal record and has not been involved in any trouble known to BALTZ.
On 9/15/72, BALTZ advised he had verified was on duty at
on 11/24/71. He also said had no criminal record and has not been involved in any trouble known to BALTZ.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9610
- 2 - Due 5,3.
SUBR
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is DEAD . " D B . COOPER" PASSED AWAY C.V SEPT. 1.24. TOGETHER WE BOTH PLANNED THEMOST SUCCESSFUL . SKRIACEING TO DATE.
WHILE HE WAS ALIVE, REFUSED TO LET. ME TELL THE PUBLIC. THAT HE WASN'T PLANT BAD. HE DIED. WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINKHIS HE WAS JUST ANOTHER SKYSTICKING TERRORIST! BUT HE WASN'T .
To ME, AND THOSE OF YOU WHO KNEW HIM, HE. WAS NOT "A RUTHLESS CRIMINAL". HE WAS A KIND AND GENTILE HUMAN BEING. HE LOVES LIFE AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. WHEN HE FOUND OUT. THAT HE HAD BUT MONTAS TO LIVE, HE FACED THE NEWS VERY BRAVELY. TALKING. DID NO Good .. . WHAT COULD I SAY? JUST TWO YEARS BEFORE, HE LOST HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER. I WOULD SENSE A CHANGE COMING OVER HIM. HE WAS FACED WITH DEATH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE WAS ON HIS MIND. WHEN HE FIRST. TOLD ME ABOUT THE JOB, I THOUGHT HE WAS JORING. HE WASN'T.
HE WAS FACED WITH DEATH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE WAS ON HIS MIND. WHEN HE FIRST. TOLD ME ABOUT THE JOB, I THOUGHT HE WAS JORING. HE WASN'T. AFTER AN, HE HAD NOTHING TO LOSE AND PUNTY TO GAIN. HOWEVER, MONEY WASN'T THE OBJECT. KNEW THAT HE WOULD DEMAND ALMOST ANY AMOUNT AND HE'D. PROBABLY GET IT. IN FACT, WE GAVE ALMOST. $168,000 OF THE RANDOM MONEY AWAY TO CHARITIES. AND FAMILIES IN NEED: HE PAID OFF ALL DE b6 b7C HOSPITAL BILLS AND GAVE ZE Toca WE MADE IT BIG UP IN CANADA LAST YEAR, BUT. IM SURE 
GUESSED THE TRUTH. NEVER SAID. NOTHING ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. " D.B. COOPER" DIED.
THINKING THAT BELIEVED HIM . "}
164-81-3934 DB Cooper-9611
SEP -- 1972
127-SEATTLESTEVIE CILINA
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LOS ANGELES TIMES TIMES-MIRROR SQUARE LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
FOI-SEATTLE SEP 2 8 1972
SERIALIZED SEARCHED
FILED ..
INDEXED,
SuBR
. DB Cooper-9612FD-SE (Rev. 5-22-64]
FBI Date: 9/25/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-211)
Attn: FBI Laboratory
SUB R
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype
in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-211)
Attn: FBI Laboratory
SUB R
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype to Bureau 9/23/72.
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory is one two-page letter beginning "Dear Sirs, is dead ... ", and
signed Also enclosed is one envelope, addressed to Los Angeles Times, not postmarked, which enclosed the above letter, and 1 xerox copy of each of above.
Enclosed for Seattle is one xerox copy of the above items.
The letter and envelope were made available on
9/23/72 by Los Angeles Times The items were handled by unknown Los Angeles Times mail room personnel in addition to the following persons:
Date of birth
Date of birth
Date of birth Social Security Account Number
164-81-3935 Bureau (Enc. #) 2- Seattle (Enc.
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 14 FILED
2 - Los Angeles
SEP 2 3 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
WRT/met (6) MY
Approved: Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
GPO : 1970 O - 402-535
DB Cooper-9613
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The FBI Laboratory is requested to process the enclosed items for latent fingerprints, It is additionally requested the items be searched through
Sent M Per
GPO : 1970 O - 402-535
DB Cooper-9613
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b6 b7CLA 164-497
The FBI Laboratory is requested to process the enclosed items for latent fingerprints, It is additionally requested the items be searched through the anonymous letter file and that handwriting comparisons be made with any letters previously submitted in this matter which were originally directed to newspapers.
It is requested the enclosed items be returned to the Los Angeles Division upon completion of Laboratory examinations.
- 2 -
DB Cooper-9614FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI- Date: 9/26/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via A IRTEL
A TRMAIL. (Priority)

TO :	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)	Susk
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	SUR Z
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 8/3/72.
Enclosed for Minneapolis is one copy each of sketch "B" showing unsub with and without glasses in color, one copy of Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated September 21, 1972, and Seattle airtel to Bureau, dated August 7, 1972.
(Priority)

TO :	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)	Susk
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	SUR Z
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, dated 8/3/72.
Enclosed for Minneapolis is one copy each of sketch "B" showing unsub with and without glasses in color, one copy of Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated September 21, 1972, and Seattle airtel to Bureau, dated August 7, 1972. Minneapolis expedite handling lead and submit results to Seattle and Bureau. Portland expedite handling lead set forth in referenced communication and forward results to Seattle and Bureau
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Minneapolis (Encs. 4) Bureau-(164-2111) (Info)
2 - Portland (164-41)

3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (8) RNN (12 N 164-81-3936

Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9615
Special Agent in Charge
#U.
4) Bureau-(164-2111) (Info)
2 - Portland (164-41)

3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (8) RNN (12 N 164-81-3936

Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9615
Special Agent in Charge
#U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
9/21/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO : SAC/ SEATTLE (164-81)
Kot
FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
RE :
Re Seattle airtel to Sacramento dated 9/1/72. 164-81-10 Enclosed for Seattle is a California DMV drivers license with photograph of suspect
telephonically advised on 9/8/72 that he has not seen nor heard from suspect
heard that
since approximately 1968. At that time, he had was practicing law in the North Beach area of San Francisco and was
stated that he had discussed the
possibility of being the hijacker with friends when he was on a fishing trip in June of 1972. He stated that he had no knowledge that actually engaged in this crime, but because of his attitude and the type of person that he is, would not put such an adventure past him.
He stated that he had no knowledge that actually engaged in this crime, but because of his attitude and the type of person that he is, would not put such an adventure past him. said that he had no knowledge of military training as to parachute jumping or pilot training on the part of described
as :
Height
Weight
5'10" or 5'11" 190
164-81-3936
A 2-Seattle (mc) 1) 
1-Sacramento (164-50) (Info) 2-San Francisco BHC/sdr #C-3 (5)
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERALIZED ....... FILED
SEP 2 5 1972
FBI-SEATTLE Up Prato Per
$)
Approved:
Sent
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-9616
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Build Complexion Age
Suspect
Athletic Pink cheeked, fair Approximately was interviewed at
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San Francisco, on 9/12/72, at which time he advised that he resented being accused of hijacking an airplane. He did advise that his calendar indicates that he was in Municipal Court, San Rafael, California, on 11/24/71. He declined to furnish a photograph of himself for display to witnesses but showed one of himself taken in October of 1971, and at that time
He declined to furnish a photograph of himself for display to witnesses but showed one of himself taken in October of 1971, and at that time his hair was shoulder length.
Because of hostile attitude, the interview was concluded. However, from observation, it would appear that he is not identical with COOPER. He is only His
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hair is almost shoulder length and was longer in October of 1971. His features are blunt, with a flat nose and thick lips. His complexion is fair. It was noticed that he did not smoke during the entire interview, and there was no evidence of smoking materials on his desk or in his office.
On 9/12/72,
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Public Defender's Office, and advised that he is acquainted with who had been em- ploved in the Public Defender's Office from stated that in his opinion, was terminated from the Public Defender's Office because he was also advised that in
his opinion,
was not the type to be involved in hijacking an airplane.
Marin County, California, advised that his records reflect that appeared in Municipal Court at on 11/24/71, in the
On 9/13/72,
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The records of the California
Marin County, California, advised that his records reflect that appeared in Municipal Court at on 11/24/71, in the
On 9/13/72,
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The records of the California Bar Association reflect that
He attended
was born b6 b7C
and was admitted to practice
on
2
DB Cooper-9617SF 164-220 BHC/ sdr
It would appear that can be eliminated as a suspect. However, if Seattle deems it necessary, the enclosed photograph may be displayed to witnesses.
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DB Cooper-9618
3 FD-302 (REV. ) !- 27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
5-8-72
Special Agents
personelly contacted the office of the Seattle Flag newspaper located at 222 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, at approximately 3:15 PM on May 5, 1972 and asked for Several individuals were observed languishing on tops of desks and sitting in various groups scattered about the one large room which is the office space of the Seattle Flag news- paper. One unidentified individual stated that he was in the Advertising Department and that and all of the were out and he did not know when they would return.
One unidentified individual stated that he was in the Advertising Department and that and all of the were out and he did not know when they would return. SA identified himself and requested that 
call him at the FBI Office as soon as he came in.
At approximately 4:00 PM, May 5, 1972, telephonically contacted SA at the FBI Office.
stated he recalled having talked to SA several years ago in regard to the which occurred at the
University of Washington at Seattle then asked what
it was all about. SA advised he wanted to talk
to him personally and asked if he was going to be in his office. 
stated he was not going to be in his office and then
said "I don't want to talk to the FBI".
then asked
"what's it all about". He was advised by SA that he want- ed to talk to him about the D.B. COOPER story published in the Seattle Flag. stated "it's all in the article". He
was advised that no, it was not all in the article as the FBI desired to know the identity of his source, name and address. stated the source was anonymous in the article and would remain that way.
He
was advised that no, it was not all in the article as the FBI desired to know the identity of his source, name and address. stated the source was anonymous in the article and would remain that way. SA advised either he would make the person's name and address, from whom he obtain- ed the story, available or he would not. stated he would not. then added "it's not those two men from Bremerton, Washington."
At this point the interview was terminated.
Interviewed on 5-5-72
Seattle, Washington
File # SE 164-81 - 3937 b6
04
SAS
by
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
5/19/72
"Seattle Flag, Inc.," was inter- viewed at the offices of that publication, 222 Dexter North, Seattle, Washington, concerning an article appearing in the "Seattle Flag", Volume 1, #5, under date of May 10, headlined, "D.
," was inter- viewed at the offices of that publication, 222 Dexter North, Seattle, Washington, concerning an article appearing in the "Seattle Flag", Volume 1, #5, under date of May 10, headlined, "D.B. COOPER FOUND." Although the paper is dated May 10, it was placed on the newsstands 5/1/72. was advised by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL of his right to remain silent and that anything he might say could be used against him in court; of the fact he had the right to the services of an attorney and that if he did decide to speak, he could cease to do so at any time he chose. advised that the paper did pay $1,000 for the story as indicated in the newspaper, but he refused to disclose from whom the story was obtained. He said the story was furnished to him on tapes and that the reproduction of a $20 bill appearing in the "Seattle Flag" was made by them from a photograph of a $20 bill which was given to them when they purchased the story. advised that the "Seattle Flag" normally has a circulation of 25,000 copies, but the issue carrying the "D.B. COOPER" story sold 28,000.
advised that the "Seattle Flag" normally has a circulation of 25,000 copies, but the issue carrying the "D.B. COOPER" story sold 28,000. They were prepared to print another 25,000 when the story appeared in the news- papers about the arrests of two individuals in the Bremerton area, who perpetrated a hoax on Newsweek Magazine. Because of that hoax story, they did not reprint the issue and their sales immediately dropped off. advised he would be willing to cooperate with the FBI in furnishing "surrounding information" (but would never disclose the identity of the person who sold the story) in exchange for information as to where the discrepancies were in the "Seattle Flag" story. was advised that no such information would be furnished to him.
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Interviewed on
5/18/72
Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81- 3738
by
SA SA CHARLES F. FARRELL Sif
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5/18/72
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1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 September 22, 1972
164-81
DO ENEL 
Mr. Stan Pitkin United States Attorney United States Court House Seattle, Washington 98104
RE Publication of a "D. B. Cooper Story" in the Seattle Flag, Seattle, Wash. , May 10, 1972
Doar Sir:
Enclosed is one copy of an interview by Agents of the FBI with on May 18, 1972.
In the May 10, 1972, issue of the "Seattle Flag." of which is shown in the newspaper as carried a headline, "D. B. Cooper Found!"
The paper also contained an enlarged reproduction of a $20 bill alleged to be from among the ransom money paid on November 24, 1971, during the hijack at Seattle, Wash- ington, of Northwest Airlines Flight No.
"
The paper also contained an enlarged reproduction of a $20 bill alleged to be from among the ransom money paid on November 24, 1971, during the hijack at Seattle, Wash- ington, of Northwest Airlines Flight No. 305, during which $200,000 ransom was paid by the airline company.
The newspaper contained a story which allegedly was an interview with "Cooper."
An examination by the FBI Laboratory of the $20 bill reproduced in the article established that it was not part of the ransom money, although the number was the same.
Enclosure (1)
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DB Cooper-9621 164-81-3939 was interviewed by Agents of the FBI on May 18, 1972, and freely discussed the story appearing in the publication, but insisted that the paper did pay $1,000 for the story, and that the photograph of the $20 bill was given to them when they purchased the story. however, stated that he was more than Willing to furnish the FBI with surrounding information, but under no circumstances would he identify the person who sold the story to the news- paper.
however, stated that he was more than Willing to furnish the FBI with surrounding information, but under no circumstances would he identify the person who sold the story to the news- paper.
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Very truly yours, 
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J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
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DB Cooper-96229/26/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
7
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
WEEKLY SUMMARY
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated 9/21/72.
Copies of "B" sketch forwarded to Minneapolis by separate communication instant date. Portland witnesses' recommendations will be forwarded by Portland Division when obtained.
New information of lead value continues to be received and appropriate investigation instituted. Seattle file review continues.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2. - Bureau (3 - Seattle RNN : jgm RUN(5)
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DB Cooper-9623 N
164-81-3940 OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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DB Cooper-9623 N
164-81-3940 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
9-22-72
FROM
:
ACTING SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63) P
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Seattle letter to St. Louis, 9-5-72.
RE :
(phonetic)
For the information of Los Angeles, as a possible suspect by 1972. At that time, stated that description of UNSUB and had previously been a on the for United Air Lines.
supplied
on June 13, fit
but was now
Investigation by Seattle Division revealed under all possible spelling combinations never employed with United Air Lines in any capacity. Further, not employed at Boeing Aircraft Corporation, and credit, criminal, and DMV checks at Seattle concerning all negative.
On 9-18-72.
advised
was never
employed by
but that he did know of him.
stated that (possibly spelled
took part in
thought that was attached to the
and that he was
probably a member of the If he is a member of
Lancaster, California, telephone 2 - Seattle 3 - Los
stated that (possibly spelled
took part in
thought that was attached to the
and that he was
probably a member of the If he is a member of
Lancaster, California, telephone 2 - Seattle 3 - Los Angeles 2 - St. Louis LDC:SS 7
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DB Cooper-9624 SL 164-63
able to locate him. In addition, advised that personnel at NASA facility, Edwards Air Force Base, should also be able to locate
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THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
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Will contact and determine if suspect previously employed as If so, obtain full background and descriptive information in order to eliminate him as suspect.
AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE
Will contact appropriate officials of NASA and cover same lead as set forth above.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2
DB Cooper-9625OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) :01-11.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo SA
8/30/72.
5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo SA
8/30/72.
On September 11, 1972, contacted the Bellingham RA re captioned matter. He ad- vised that he can be contacted at Bellingham, Washington, telephone
On September 11; 1972,
was contacted at
Bellingham,
Washington, whereupon he advised that he resides at Washington. . He advised that for sometime have been won-
dering about an individual and whether or not this individual could be identical with D. B. COOPER. He stated their sus- picion is based solely on a physical resemblance and the fact that the party reportedly is when several months prior, this party had re- marked how tough things were. further advised .
about
He stated that this individual is a white male, of age and has been known
for a number of years. He stated that he would prefer
that his name and
name not be mentioned should 1 this individual ever be contacted or interviewed by the FBI. He stated that before he reveals this individual's identity.
He stated that he would prefer
that his name and
name not be mentioned should 1 this individual ever be contacted or interviewed by the FBI. He stated that before he reveals this individual's identity. he would like to have D. B. COOPER's photograph to show to
A copy of the composite drawing and a physical description was made available to so that he could b6 show these to and arrangements made to re- b7C b7D
contact at a later date.
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. DATE: 9/28/72
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DB Cooper-9626SE 164-81
On September 20, 1972,
supra, advised this the photo- graph of D. B. COOPER is of an older man, although there is still some resemblance. He stated that the individual they suspect is a
Washington, and works He could furnish no additional information and requested that his name and name not be mentioned when contacting this in- dividual as they feel it would cause hard feelings if of being D. B. COOPER.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Washington
Will locate and interview and deter- mine if he is identical to D.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Washington
Will locate and interview and deter- mine if he is identical to D. B. COOPER.
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DB Cooper-9627OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.8
UNITED STATES GO RNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo SA
8/30/72.
/
On September 11, 1972,
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vised that he can be contacted at Bellingham, Washington, telephone
On September 11; 1972,
Bellingham. was contacted at Washington, whereupon he advised that he resides at Washington. He advised that for sometime have been won-
dering about an individual and whether or not this individual could be identical with D. B. COOPER. He stated their sus- picion is based solely on a physical resemblance and the fact that the party reportedly is when several months prior. this party had re- marked how tough things were. Further advised .
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He stated that this individual is a white male, of age and has been known>
for a number of years.
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about
He stated that this individual is a white male, of age and has been known>
for a number of years. He stated that he would prefer that his name and name not be mentioned should 1 this individual ever be contacted or interviewed by the FBI. He stated that before he reveals this individual's identity. he would like to have D. B. COOPER's photograph to show to
164-81-3942
A copy of the composite drawing and a physical description was made available to show these
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On September 20, 1972,
supra, advised this the photo- graph of D. B. COOPER is of an older man, although there is still /some resemblance/ He stated that the individual they suspect is a
b6 b7C ৳7D SUBJ. Washington, and workst. He could furnish no additional information and requested that his name and name not be mentioned when contacting this in- dividual as they feel it would cause hard feelings if of being
He could furnish no additional information and requested that his name and name not be mentioned when contacting this in- dividual as they feel it would cause hard feelings if of being D. B. COOPER. LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Washington
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Will locate and interview and deter- mine if he is identical to D. B. COOPER.
DB Cooper-9629
29/29/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
of 

TO :	SAC, DENVER	(164-98)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Minneapolis teletype to Denver, dated 9/29/72.
Enclosed for Denver Division is one copy each of artist colored composite sketch B.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Denver (Encs. 2) 3' - Seattle RNN : jgm RIN (5) 1
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DB Cooper-9630 164-81-39439/29/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
SulK

TO:	SAC, DENVER	(164-98)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (₽)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Minneapolis teletype to Denver, dated 9/29/72.
Enclosed for Denver Division is one copy each of artist colored composite sketch B.
(₽)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Minneapolis teletype to Denver, dated 9/29/72.
Enclosed for Denver Division is one copy each of artist colored composite sketch B.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Denver (Encs. 2) 3 - Seattle RNN : jgm (5)
DB Cooper-9631 164-81-3943FD-30 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 9/25/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code :
Via AURTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
fach
FROM: ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) (RUC)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
1:
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 9/14/72.
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of
164-81-19 (335
On 9/19/72.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, provided The file contained the
a file for following descriptive data:
Sex:
Race:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Height:
6 15"
Weight:
165 pounds
Eyes :
Brown
Hair:
Brown
Build:
Slender
Ruddy"
FBI #1 SSAN:
U.S. Army Serial #:
I.Q. :
Previous Employment:
2-Seattle (RAM) (Enc. I) 1-Los Angeles (164-497) (RAM) (Info 1-Albuquerque DCJimgb (4)
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9632
Special Agent in Charge
*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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Complexion:
Scars:
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Occupationt Brother:
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Complexion:
Scars:
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Occupationt Brother:
Ex-wife:
The file indicated that
was admitted to He
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on
The + 10 contained a letter dated 1/21/71 from
Idaho Falls, Idaho, which indicated that was in custody at the Bonneville County Jail, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The letter did not indicate the date that was first arrested and placed in the County Jail. The file contained no reference to any possible flying or parachute jumping ability
DB Cooper-9633
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NRØØ1 MP PLAIN 10:25 AM URGENT 9-29-72 MXF TO: SEATTLE (164-81) DENVER FROM : MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 2P
SUB Z
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO MINNEAPOLIS SEPT. TWENTYSIX, LAST. REFERENCED SEATTLE AIRTEL TO MINNEAPOLIS ENCLOSED NEW ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB WHICH IS TO BE SHOWN TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES
ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY MINNEAPOLIS TO DISPLAY NEW ARTISTS CONCEPTION TO STEWARDESSES
HOWEVER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES AND IS DENVER, COLO.
IS TO BE SHOWN TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES
ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY MINNEAPOLIS TO DISPLAY NEW ARTISTS CONCEPTION TO STEWARDESSES
HOWEVER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES AND IS DENVER, COLO. SHE IS RESIDING IN
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DENVER, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO DISPLAY NEW ARTISTS CONCEPTION.
END PAGE ONE
CAY 164-81-3945
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SEATTLE, IMMEDIATELY FORWARD ARTISTS CONCEPTION TO DENVER FOR DISPLAY TO
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FOR INFORMATION OF DENVER, AFTER DISPLAY OF ARTISTS CONCEPTION, STEWARDESSES ARE TO SUBMIT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY ALTERATIONS IN THE SKETCH. SUFFICIENT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THESE WITNESSES FOR A PROFILE SKETCH OF NORJAK SUBJECT. STEWARDESSES' COMMENTS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO ACTING DIRECTOR AND SAC, SEATTLE. CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
END.
DCB FBI SEATTLE
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In Reply, Please Refer to File No.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Seattle, Washington October 2, 1972
Sub C Sub E Sub FF
Dear Sir:
On November 24, 1971, a man parachuted into
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Seattle, Washington October 2, 1972
Sub C Sub E Sub FF
Dear Sir:
On November 24, 1971, a man parachuted into the below described area with $200,000 in $20 bills. If, while camping or hunting, you should discover any evidence concerning this skyjacking please contact the nearest FBI Office.
AREA INVOLVED:
Bound on the West by US 5, bound on the South by the Columbia River, bound on the North by the Kalama River, and bound on the East by the Skamania - Clark County line.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
(1.) The remains of a man, possibly dead for one year.
(2.) The remnants of a parachute, harness or parachute shroud lines.
(3.) 10,000 $20 bills wrapped in a parachute canopy, all serial numbers are known and can be identified.
(4.) Deteriorated raincoat or overcoat.
(5.) Small briefcase or attache case.
If any information concerning this matter is discovered, it should be reported to the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, Area Code 206, telephone MA 2-0460 collect, or to the nearest FBI Office, which can be found by checking the front of your telephone directory.
If any information concerning this matter is discovered, it should be reported to the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, Area Code 206, telephone MA 2-0460 collect, or to the nearest FBI Office, which can be found by checking the front of your telephone directory.
Very truly yours, I.E. Milnes J. E. MILNES, Special Agent in Charge
164-81-3946
DB Cooper-9636OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE: 9/29/72 b6 b7C
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ge
FROM
:
SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
-P-
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re: Detroit airtel to Seattle 7/17/72
Atlanta letter to Seattle 8/31/72
FAA Detroit, furnished
Detroit FBI with a copy of a newspaper called "Georgia Straight" > 56a Powell Street, Vancouver 4, British Columbia, Canada, which contains a purported interview with the Unsub in this case. This clapping was furnished to him by and has b6 been shown to the It b7C
is believed Seattle would have a copy of this purported inter- view but if not Detroit will furnish same.
Investigation continuing at Detroit. 2- Seattle 2 - Detroit MCN/mn (4)
3947
164-81-
4
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 17 FILED.
Investigation continuing at Detroit. 2- Seattle 2 - Detroit MCN/mn (4)
3947
164-81-
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DB Cooper-9637 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/3/72
005
Transmit the following in
'ELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
Via
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
(164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU, DATED AUGUST TWENTYFOUR
LAST.
RE NITEL REQUESTED BUREAU AUTHORITY TO CONTACT NORTHWEST AIRLINES AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE A FINDERS FEE TO ANYONE FINDING AND RETURNING THE RANSOM MONEY. FIFTEEN PERCENT OF ANY RANSOM MONEY RETURNED WAS RECOMMENDED AS A REASONABLE REWARD.
SEATTLE DIVISION IS DISSEMINATING INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED SKYJACKING TO WASHINGTON STATE GAME WARDENS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AREA INTO WHICH UNSUB PARACHUTED. THE WARDENS ARE BEING ASKED TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ALL HUNTERS THEY ENCOUNTER IN THIS AREA DURING THE UPCOMING
THE WARDENS ARE BEING ASKED TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ALL HUNTERS THEY ENCOUNTER IN THIS AREA DURING THE UPCOMING SEASON.
RNN/rlg
(1)
164-81-3948
Approved: ON
WA - 8.28 ( RMS)
Sent MP-10:02(BLB)PM
Per
DLA DB Cooper-9638
Special Agent in Charge
#U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code
Via
(Priority)
FGE 2 SE 164-81
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY REWARD FOR PERSONS FINDING PART OR ALL OF THE RANSOM MONEY WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GAME WARDENS AT THIS TIME. IF A FINDERS FEE IS EVENTUALLY AUTHORIZED, THIS FACT WILL BE DISSEMINATED THROUGH THE WASHINGTON STATE GAME WARDENS TO THE HUNTERS IN THIS AREA.
IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING LEAD IS BEING SET FORTH ON A UACB BASIS:
MINNEAPOLIS WILL EXPEDITIOUSLY CONTACT APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT NORTHWEST AIRLINES TO DETERMINE IF A FINDERS FEE CAN BE AUTHORIZED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES.
SUTEL. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9639
Special Agent in Charge
#U.
LEAD IS BEING SET FORTH ON A UACB BASIS:
MINNEAPOLIS WILL EXPEDITIOUSLY CONTACT APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS AT NORTHWEST AIRLINES TO DETERMINE IF A FINDERS FEE CAN BE AUTHORIZED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES.
SUTEL. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9639
Special Agent in Charge
#U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-57410/3/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, TBI (164-2111)
A
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
WEEKLY SUMMARY Re Seattle nitel to the Bureau, dated 10/3/72.
Enclosed is one copy of a letter concerning infor- mation about captioned hijacking.
On 10/2/72, 1500 copies of the enclosed letter were disseminated to the appropriate Washington State Game Wardens handling the area into which unsub parachuted. The Game Wardens have agreed to hand out this letter to all hunters and campers they encounter in this area.
If a finder's fee is authorized as requested in re communication, this fact will also be made available through the Washington State Game Wardens, to hunters and campers in the area.
Seattle file review continues. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Bureau (Encl. 1) 2 - Seattle RNN/rls (4) INN
164-81-3949 DB Cooper-9640OPTIONAL FORM NO.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Bureau (Encl. 1) 2 - Seattle RNN/rls (4) INN
164-81-3949 DB Cooper-9640OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/3/72
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Sea-Tac
X Airport telephonically advised he observed an individual instant date who strongly resembled the composite drawing of Dan Cooper. advised that individual had purchased ticket on Continental flight #309, Seattle to Portland. Individual was in line to board plane when first noticed by stated that he watched individual who seemed highly nervous. After short time began tio approach man who then broke from line and hurriedly walked away, not returning to board plane.
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X
issued to expiration date
further advised that man wore xxxxxxx dark glasses similar to those in composite drawing.
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DB Cooper-9642OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPMR (a CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
ELIMINATE
On 9/18/72.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
ELIMINATE
On 9/18/72.
formerly
Renton, Washington, advised
brought a man to their home on the b6 b7C
day after Thanksgiving, 11/26/71. name was (LNU) and that he was a pilot and an instructor at an air field in Oklahoma City. stated the man's
to Oklahoma for was staying at their home. (LNU) left Saturday, 11/27/71 and had with him a black briefcase which described as thin,, and made of vinyl. advised
paratrooper in the military.
was a the Autobahn, which is a VW dealership located at 3901 N.E. 4th, Renton, Washington. stated was home the evening of Thanksgiving, as well as the night before Thanksgiving, and was not injured at that time in any way. stated
got home around 8:00 p.m. on the evening before Thanksgiving, 11/24/71. further advised on May, 1972.
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further advised on May, 1972.
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furnished the following descriptions of LNU:
Name
DOB
POB
Height Weight
6" 1"
175-180
Hair Complexion
Dark brown, curly
Ruddy
Eyes
Wears glasses
Characteristics
Name
LNU
Age
Build
Weight
Heavy 175-180 5' 9"
Height
Face
Round
Hair
Complexion
Receding hairline
Fair
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In view of the above information, no further investigation is being conducted concerning suspect
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9644
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10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/18/72.
formerly Renton, Washington, advised brought a man to their home on the
day after Thanksgiving, 11/26/71. stated the man's
name was (LNU) and that he was a pilot and an instructor at an air field in Oklahoma City.
to Oklahoma for was staying at their home. (LNU) left Saturday, 11/27/71 and had with him a black briefcase which described as thin,,
(LNU) left Saturday, 11/27/71 and had with him a black briefcase which described as thin,, and made of vinyl. advised
was a paratrooper in the military. the Autobahn, which is a VW dealership located at 3901 N.E. 4th, Renton, Washington. stated was home the evening of Thanksgiving, as well as the night before Thanksgiving, and was not injured at that time in any way. stated Thanksgiving, 11/24/71. further advised 
got home around 8:00 p.m. on the evening before
on May, 1972.
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DB Cooper-9645 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (U CAN) 101-11-6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: October 4, 1972
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
1
SUB E,Y SUB C, SUB 8) SURFF
Re memo from SA 8/24/72.
at Seattle, dated b6 b7C
On September 27, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, phone advised that his department would disseminate literature about unsub to game wardens for further
at Seattle, dated b6 b7C
On September 27, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, phone advised that his department would disseminate literature about unsub to game wardens for further dissemination to local hunters in the Lake Merwin Dam area. He advised that he could probably dis- seminate 1,500 copies of the literature.
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On September 28, 1972, SA was advised of the above information at which time he stated that he would forward 1,500 copies of the literature regarding the unsub to the Longview, Washington RA for further dissemination to (supra) .
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LEADS
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will provide with literature regarding unsub for further dissemination to game wardens and subsequent dissemination to local hunters in the Lake Merwin Dam area.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9647
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IM EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 101-IL6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:
10 MAY IM EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 101-IL6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:	10/4/72
FROM :	SA	JUOK SUB P

SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: Seattle	sus Z

BOEING FILE REVIEW
On 9/18/72, Boeing Main Plant, Seattle, Washington, advised the list of Boeing personnel used as the basis for the file review recently conducted by SA was compiled from Boeing personnel who were members of the 727 Air Stairs TEst Team and officers of the Boeing Skydivers Club. which went out of existence in 1960 or 1961. stated the artists composite and full description of unsub was made available to Boeing top management with instructions to have this information reviewed at daily meetings. In addition, stated the composite and description were posted on 150 bulletin boards throughout Boeings 5 plants. stated to his knowledge, no information concerning unsub has been reported to Boeing security as a result of this information
stated to his knowledge, no information concerning unsub has been reported to Boeing security as a result of this information being posted on bulletin boards, as well as management meetings.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9648 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY 1912 EDITION GSA FPMR (a cre) 101-110
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/18/72, Boeing Main Franc seattle, washington, advised worked for
that Boeing from
stated
Social Security Number is
advised was listed of the Boeing skydiving club, during the early 1960s.
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LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will conduct credit and criminal checks for in order to obtain information that may could be contacted.
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indicate where
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9649SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00:
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9649SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/18/72 Boeing Main Plant, Seattle, Washington, advised worked for
that
Boeing From
stated
Social Security Number is
advised was listed of the Boeing skydiving club, during the
early 1960s.
LEADS :
1
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will conduct credit and criminal checks for in order to obtain information that may could be contacted.
Indicate where
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9650OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR [U CFA) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/26/72, Washington. advised the occupants of were to old people named (ph).
stated the
living on Social Security.
further advised
that a man named
stated this home faces on
is in fact located on the corner of described
with three or four other
men and recently moved to another residence on but left no forwarding address.
further advised
that a man named
stated this home faces on
is in fact located on the corner of described
with three or four other
men and recently moved to another residence on but left no forwarding address.
On 9/26/72, advised
are the present occupants of they rent from
stated
Seattle, Washington.
further
advised he does not know anyone by the name of nor does he know who the former occupants of were.
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On 9/26/72, Post Office, advised
moved from and left
no forwarding address.
On 9/27/72, Seattle, Washington, phone rented the house located at
advised
on March 13. 1972, and moved to an address unknown to him on
on about 9/5/72.
stated
lived with
listed his occupation as and also listed the company he worked for as
Landscape Construction,
Seattle, Washington. rental
The above information was obtained from agreement, made available
A check of the city directory reveals the Gardening and Landscaping Company is located at
Seattle, Washington.
rental
The above information was obtained from agreement, made available
A check of the city directory reveals the Gardening and Landscaping Company is located at
Seattle, Washington. The
home and business phone number
On 9/28/72, a check at the Department revealeddno record for or
Police
A record for
Showed previous address and present address phone date of birth was listed as
Seattle, Washington,
His height was listed as 5' 8", weight 150, green eyes, brown hair, sex male, race Caucasian.
On 9/28/72, a check with the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company, revealed
does not presently have a phone listed to his name.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will contact in order to learn further information concerning susect
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/26/72, Washington, advised the occupants of were to old people named Ich).
stated the
living on Social Security.
further advised
that a man named
stated this home faces on
is in fact located on the corner of described
with three or four other
men and recently moved to another
further advised
that a man named
stated this home faces on
is in fact located on the corner of described
with three or four other
men and recently moved to another residence on but left no forwarding address.
On 9/26/72, advised
are the present occupants of they rent from
stated
Seattle, Washington. further
advised he does not know anyone by the name of nor does he know who the former occupants of were.
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DB Cooper-9653OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1901 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CHR) 101-154 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Wilson
On 9/27/72, Motor Company, 5446 Leary, Ballard, Washington, phone
advised he recontacted the woman who had furnished the original information concerning an individual she believed to be identical with unsub in this matter. The woman still refused to contact the FBI. advised he will attempt to contact the woman's husband and learn from him the suspect's name and address. states that the suspect is an ex airline employee, who had approached this woman asking for
states that the suspect is an ex airline employee, who had approached this woman asking for Later, after the hijacking he did not need According to the woman, the suspect matches the description of unsub. stated he would contact the FBI after getting in touch with the woman's husband.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will maintain contact with and attempt b6 ৳7C
to learn suspect's identity from him, ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-9655
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10/4/72
SA
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On 9/27/72, Motor Company, 5446 Leary, Ballard, Washington, phone advised he recontacted the woman who had furnished the original information concerning an individual she believed to be identical with unsub in this matter.
Wilson b6 b7C The woman still refused to contact the FBI. advised he will attempt to contact the woman's husband and learn from him the suspect's name and address.
advised he will attempt to contact the woman's husband and learn from him the suspect's name and address.
states that the suspect is an ex airline employee, who had approached this woman asking for
Later, after the hijacking he did not need According to the woman, the suspect matches the description . of unsub.
stated he: would contact the FBI after getting in touch with the woman's husband.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will maintain contact with and attempt "to learn suspect's identity from him.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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RNN/rlg (3) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 YAY ISH EDITION CSÁ FPMR ( CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/4/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
On 9/18/72, Seattle, Washington. advised his neighbor who lives at Seattle, Washington, moved on to a house he had just had built in' Edmonds, Washington. advised while living at his neighbor, whom knew new cars.
advised his neighbor who lives at Seattle, Washington, moved on to a house he had just had built in' Edmonds, Washington. advised while living at his neighbor, whom knew new cars.
as FNU or perhaps FNU had purchased three
In addition, that his neighbor had purchased a
further advised
advised FNU composite after being shown it by SA
resembled the artist's
stated his neighbor did not work, and had no visible means of support. He had
in Seattle.
stated described his neighbor as follows:
Name Height
FNU
or FNU
51 9"
Weight
170
Age
Hair Complexion
Brown Fair
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stated was from California and was attempting to find a restaurant to purchase. had advised that he was in the public relations business in California.
On 9/18/72, telephone
lived at
advised a
and rented from
Hawaii,
presently in Hawaii, living at Honolulu,
advised was
the agent for the rental of the property on
for the On 9/21/72. stated the rental agreement rental could be found at the Picture Floor Plans, located at 185th and Aurora North.
stated the rental agreement rental could be found at the Picture Floor Plans, located at 185th and Aurora North.
Floor Plans, 18350 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, advised that
On 9/25/72,
Bicture
rented the house located at Seattle, Washington, from andrmoved on
made available aicopy of the rental agreement which indicated
previous address was San Pedro, California, phone bank was coded as
number
which he stated indicated it was a Washington State bank but he said was not familiar with bank codes. so therefore, could not determine which bank it was. local telephone number was listed as paid rent of
for the house located at
Seattle, Washington.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
1. Will contact the Post Office and obtain forwarding address, if possible.
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2. Will contact the phone company for b6 present phone number. b7C concerning 3. Will conduct DMV, credit and criminal checks
to obtain information in order to eliminate him as a suspect in this matter.
Will conduct DMV, credit and criminal checks
to obtain information in order to eliminate him as a suspect in this matter. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9659 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/18/72, Seattle, Washington, advised his neighbor who lives at Seattle, Washington, moved on to a house he had just had built in Edmonds, Washington. living at his neighbor, whom advised while knew new cars
as FNU or perhaps FNU had purchased three
In addition, that his neighbor had purchased a
Further advised
advised FNU resembled the artist's b6 composite after being shown it by SA
stated his neighbor did not work, and had no visible means of support. lle had
stated described his neighbor as follows:
in Seattle.
Name Height Weight Age
FNU 51 9" 170
or FNU
Hair Complexion
Brown Fair
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DB Cooper-9660 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY T FIXTION GSA FPMR (d CFA) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/11/72, the records of the
10 MAY T FIXTION GSA FPMR (d CFA) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/11/72, the records of the Seattle Police Department were checked by SE and
the following information was obtained concerning
Name
DOB
POB
Height
5 85"
Weight
155
Build
Medium
Complexion
Fair
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown
Social Security #
In addition, a Seattle PD mug shot,
dated
was obtained by SE
On 9/12/72, the records of the Seattle Credit Bureau were checked concerning and the following information was obtained:
Previous Address
Auburn, Washington as of 12/70
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Pagalleflo 161-81-3958 .
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On 9/13/72, records of the King County Sheriff's Office,' checked by SE with negative results.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON:
Will contact Puyallup, Washington phone and display photograph to him to determine if is identical with the person who stated on 8/3/72 that he knew who D.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON:
Will contact Puyallup, Washington phone and display photograph to him to determine if is identical with the person who stated on 8/3/72 that he knew who D. B. COOPER was.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Copy of serial 3782 should be enclosed with the memo for RA handling Puyallup.
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10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/11/72, the records of the Seattle Police Department were checked by SE and
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the following information was obtained concerning
Name
DOB POB
Height Weight
155 Medium
Build
Complexion
Fair
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown
Social Security #
In addition, a Seattle PD mug shot, b6 b7C
dated
was obtained by SE
On 9/12/72, the records of the Seattle Credit Bureau were checked concerning and the following information was obtained:
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DB Cooper-9665OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INZ EDITION GSA PPMR ( CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum .
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/19/72,
Boeing Renton Plant.
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/19/72,
Boeing Renton Plant. advised that suspect Living at
was currently Washington, phone
advised that
had recently
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT
WASHINGTON:
Will contact suspect in approximately and obtain descriptive information from him in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter. (Note: This investigation is being delayed due to
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9667
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10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/19/72, Renton Plant, advised that suspect living at
Boeing was currently Washington, phone
advised that
had recently
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT
WASHINGTON:
Will contact suspect in approximately and obtain descriptive information from him In order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter. (Note: This investigation is being delayed due to
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Washington, phone
advised that
had recently
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT
WASHINGTON:
Will contact suspect in approximately and obtain descriptive information from him In order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter. (Note: This investigation is being delayed due to
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9668OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (0 CFA) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
ELIMINA
was interviewed on 9/19/72, furnished the following b7C
at the Boeing Renton Plant. descriptive information concerning himself:
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Height
6 0
Weight Hair
Eyes
Complexion
Build
167 Dark brown with some grey around the temples Brown, stated he wears contact lenses Swarthy Medium
further advised that several people at the Boeing Plant have stated to him that he looks like the artist's conception of the unsub in this matter.
advised he was working on 11/24/71, and that the time and attendance records should reflect this. further advised that
Boeing Renton Plant, should also be able to verify his location on 11/24/71.
advised he was working on 11/24/71, and that the time and attendance records should reflect this. further advised that
Boeing Renton Plant, should also be able to verify his location on 11/24/71.
On 9/19/72,
advised he remembered seeing
on the next working day after Thanksgiving, either 11/26/72, or 11/29/72.
injuries, and further, known to
stated had no apparent has no parachute experience
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On 9/19/72
advised her records indi-
cated
worked eight hours on 11/24/71.
IN view of the above, no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
was interviewed on 9/19/72,
at the Boeing Renton Plant. furnished the following
descriptive information concerning himself:
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Height Weight Hair
6° 0H 167 Dark brown with some grey around the temples Brown, stated he wears contact lenses
Eyes
Complexion Build
Swarthy Medium
further advised that several
Birth Place of Birth
Height Weight Hair
6° 0H 167 Dark brown with some grey around the temples Brown, stated he wears contact lenses
Eyes
Complexion Build
Swarthy Medium
further advised that several people at the Boeing Plant have stated to him that he looks like the artist's conception of the unsub in this matter. advised he was working on 11/24/71, and that the time and attendance records should reflect this. further advised that
Boeing Renton Plant, should also be able to verify his location on 11/24/71.
On 9/19/72,
advised he remembered seeing on the next working day after Thanksgiving, either 11/26/72, or 11/29/72. stated had no apparent injuries, and further, known to
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
(FNU)
On September 26, 1972. King County Sheriff's Office,
advised
he
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stated shortly
seemed to
whose first name is not known
from a
to however, he has seen distance
King County Sheriff's Office,
advised
he
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WMA, approximately
stated shortly
seemed to
whose first name is not known
from a
to however, he has seen distance of about 60 yards. advised
looks like the D.B. COOPER artist's composite.
About one year prior to the hijacking, quit their jobs and started
and
This company is centered around which sits on
According to
however, he is not sure that they know how to sky dive.
The
bought the
at considerable cost to themselves, and due to lack of funds and problems
stated the repairs would amount to quite an expensive undertaking, and it has come to attention lately that the have started work again, indicating they have recently come into some money.
RIN
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that while on routine patrol in the became acquainted with 38-40 years, address after the D.B. COOPER hijacking, he noticed be avoiding him. SE 164-81
LEADS :
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will conduct credit and criminal checks on in an attempt to
SE 164-81
LEADS :
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will conduct credit and criminal checks on in an attempt to determine and description, in order to eliminate them as possible suspects in this matter.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9674
- 2 -SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
( FNU)
On September 26, 1972, King County Sheriff's Office, that while on routine patrol in the became acquainted with 38-40 years, address after the D.B. COOPER hijacking, he noticed be avoiding him.
advised
he
TVA. approximately stated shortly
seemed to
whose first name is not known from a
to however, he has seen distance of about. 60 yards. advised looks like the D.B. COOPER artist's composite.
About one year prior to the hijacking. quit their jobs and started
This company is centered around which sits on
According to however, he is not sure that they know how to sky dive.
The
bought the
at considerable cost to themselves, and due to lack of funds and problems
stated the repairs would amount to quite an expensive undertaking, and it has come to attention lately that
have started work
again,
cost to themselves, and due to lack of funds and problems
stated the repairs would amount to quite an expensive undertaking, and it has come to attention lately that
have started work
again, indicating they have recently come into some money.
RNN/r1g (3)
164-81-396!
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DB Cooper-9675OPTIONAL FORM NO. To MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 101-11-4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/4/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/20/72.
University of
Washington, Seattle, Washington. advised the
15
University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington. After several unsuccessful attempts to located he was contacted on 9/25/72, and advised
after hearing
that
could possibly be (ph).
On 922/72,
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
advised
was an
and his home phone number was
On 9/27/72, of Washington, furnished the following information regarding
University
E
Name DOB 1971 Address
Seattle, washington
Father
164-81-3961A
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SCT 91072
dyl wick de
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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0010-100
DB Cooper-9677SE 164-81
LEADS:
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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0010-100
DB Cooper-9677SE 164-81
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Will conduct credit and criminal checks to further identify
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AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON:
Will, through DMV sources, obtain a photograph
of
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9678
- 2 -SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 9/20/72.
University of
Washington, Seattle, Washington, advised the
University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington.
After several unsuccessful attempts to locate !! he was contacted on 9/25/72, and advised
after hearing
that
could possibly be (ph).
On 922/72,
advised
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, was an
and his home phone number was
University
On 9/27/72, of Washington, furnished the following information regarding
Name DOB 1971 Address
Seattle, Washington
Father
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164-81-3961A
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DB Cooper-9679
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f
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
October 4, 1972
UNSUB AT TOTEM BAR AND TAVERN 
Ro memo of SA
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f
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
October 4, 1972
UNSUB AT TOTEM BAR AND TAVERN 
Ro memo of SA
at Seattle, b6 b7C
dated 4/20/72.
Repeated attempts to contact
at
Vancouver, Washington, were neg- ative.
On August 25, 1972, paper work bearing the name was observed on the front porch of the residence
located at
On August 25, 1972,
(protect),
advised that from
and that
the
Repeated attempts to contact the resident at were negative until September 26, 1972.
On September 26, 1972, Advised that had lived with him at various addresses in Vancouver. Washington. but that
was currently
in Milwaukie, Oregon. He advised that told him that he met a person resembling the composite drawing re instant matter at the Totem Bar in Vancouver, Washington, on two occasions, once being prior to the sky jack and once being after the skyjack. He advised that told him that the individual not only resembled the composite drawing but that this person spoke English and Spanish fluently.
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2 - Portland 3)- Seattle NDS:jgm
DB Cooper-9681
-164-81-3962 SE 164-81
LEADS
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2 - Portland 3)- Seattle NDS:jgm
DB Cooper-9681
-164-81-3962 SE 164-81
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT MILWAUKIE, OREGON
Will contact regarding the unsub be observed at the Totem Bar and Tavern, Vancouver, Washington, re instant matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9682
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- 2 -October 4, 1972
SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
UNSUB AT TOTEM BAR AND TAVERN
Re memo of SA
at Seattle, dated 4/20/72.
Repeated atteints to contact
at
Vancouver, Washington, were neg- ative.
On August 25, 1972, paper work bearing the name was observed on the front porch of the residence
located at
On August 25, 1972,
(protect)
advised that
and that
Repeated attempts to contact the resident at were negative until September 26, 1972.
On September 26, 1972, advised that had lived with him at various addresses in Vancouver, Washington, but that was currently
in Milwaukie, Oregon. He advised that told him that he met a person resembling the composite drawing re instant matter at the Totem Bar in Vancouver, Washington, on two occasions, once being prior to the skytack and
He advised that told him that he met a person resembling the composite drawing re instant matter at the Totem Bar in Vancouver, Washington, on two occasions, once being prior to the skytack and once being after the skyjack. He advised that told him that the individual not only resembled the composite drawing but that this person spoke English and Spanish fluently.
2 - Portland (3)- Seattle NDS:jgm (5)
DB Cooper-9683 164-81-3962
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FBI
Date:
10/4/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
Airtel
Airmail
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, DALLAS (164-191)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(RE:
00: SEATTLE
Re Miami airtel to San Antonio dated 6/12/72.
suggested as possible suspect by two separate sources, one in Washington, one in Miami, because of his life style, appearance, flying experience and his habit of paying large hills with cash.
is described as follows:
Race
Sex
White Male
Date of birth Place of birth Height
Weight
5' 11" 164 Athletic
Brown and short, thinning Brown
Build Hair Eyes Social Security Account Number FAA Certificate Number
Remarks
2 - Dallas (164-191) 2 - Miami (164-552) 2 =- Phoenix (
Weight
5' 11" 164 Athletic
Brown and short, thinning Brown
Build Hair Eyes Social Security Account Number FAA Certificate Number
Remarks
2 - Dallas (164-191) 2 - Miami (164-552) 2 =- Phoenix (164-100) 3/- Seattle RNN/sem
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1
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1
DB Cooper-9685
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent In Charge
*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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Occupation
It hoe hoan doterminod
northty nurnhaced
Payson, Arizona, in November, 1971.
interviewed by Bureau Agents in Long Beach. California, on May 16. 1972, concerning theft b7C
File . At that time requested of the Agents
Addison, Texas, (Seattle that the Dallas Office coordinate future interviews with him through in Corpus Christi, Texas.
A May, 1963, photograph of was shown to three Seattle witnesses, all commented that based on photo- graph not identical with Unsub in this matter.
The Bureau has advised this case must receive prompt and thorough attention. The following leads have been outstanding for sixty days or more and are being set out here to insure expeditious handling.
LEADS
DALLAS
AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Will attempt to locate and interview
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AT
LEADS
DALLAS
AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Will attempt to locate and interview
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AT FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Will exhibit photograph of
forwarded to Miami b6 by the San Antonio Division by airtel dated June 27, 1972, b7C
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DB Cooper-9686SE 164-81
to to determine if
is identical to the referred to in referenced communi- cation.
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AT MIAMI, FLORIDA
Will determine the whereabouts of the United States Coast Guard, 51 Northeast First Avenue, Suite 301, and set out appropriate leads to have interviewed
through b6
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PHOENIX
AT PAYSON;" 'ARIZONA
" Will locate and interview
to deter- b6
mine if he can verify whereabouts on November 24, b7C 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9687FD-36 (Rov. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/4/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
Airmail
(Priority)
TO: *
SAC, DALLAS (164-191)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(RE:
00: SEATTLE
Re Miami airtel to San Antonio dated 6/12/72.
suggested as possible suspect by two separate sources, one in Washington, one in Miami, because of his life
suggested as possible suspect by two separate sources, one in Washington, one in Miami, because of his life style, appearance, flying experience and his habit of paying large bills with cash.
is described as follows:
Race
Sex
, Date of birth Place of birth Height Weight
Build Hair Eyes Social Security Account Number FAA Certificate Number Remarks
White Male
5- 11W 164 Athletic
Brown and short, thinning Brown
2 - Dallas (164-191) 2 - Miami (164-552) 2-> Phoenix (164-100) 3 - Seattle RNN/sem (9)
164-81-3963
Approved:
Sent
M ,Per DB Cooper-9688
Special Agent in Charge
@U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
X
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On 9/27/72,
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County Sheriff's Office, advised an unknown suspect was observed at Washington.
Suspect saw the artist's conception of unsub involved in NORJAK posted on the wall on the picture.
Suspect saw the artist's conception of unsub involved in NORJAK posted on the wall on the picture. Later, personnel called the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and advised the suspect resembled the artist's composit. The two employees who called the Sheriff's Office were
and commented
stated
b6 further advised that the suspect had that he was looking for the and had indicated he was b7C
with the Washington State Department of Fisheries. Suspect was driving a white station wagon with an emblem of the Washington State Department of Fisheries on the side, and the vehicle had a trailer hitch on the back. stated the vehicle had a blue license with white letters. The first letter was the next two detters were not observed, and the last three letters were
X 
BLUE LIC WHITE
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON:
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Will contact and obtain further information concerning suspect and thereafter set forth leads which are deemed appropriate. 164-81-3964 b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RUN
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5010-100
DB Cooper-9691 Buy U.
WASHINGTON:
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Will contact and obtain further information concerning suspect and thereafter set forth leads which are deemed appropriate. 164-81-3964 b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RUN
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DB Cooper-9691 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll)
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X SOURCES SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/4/72
SA
NORJAK 00: Seattle
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On 9/27/72,
Jefferson
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County Sheriff's Office advised an unknown suspect was observed at Washington.
Suspect saw the artist's conception of unsub involved in NORJAK posted on the wall on the picture. Later, personnel called the
and commented
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and advised the suspect resembled the artist's composit. The two employees who called the Sheriff's Office were
stated
further advised that the suspect had that he was looking for the
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and had indicated he was
with the Washington State Department of Fisheries. Suspect was driving a white station wagon with an emblem of the Washington State Department of Fisheries on the side, and the vehicle had a trailer hitch on the back. 
stated the vehicle had a blue license with white letters.
Suspect was driving a white station wagon with an emblem of the Washington State Department of Fisheries on the side, and the vehicle had a trailer hitch on the back. 
stated the vehicle had a blue license with white letters. The first letter was the next two letters were not observed, and the last three letters were
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON:
164-81-3964 b6 b7C
Will contact and obtain further information concerning suspect and thereafter set forth leads which are deemed appropriate.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9692
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HO 87-12936
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The following investigation was conducted by of the Houston Office.
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AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
On June 19, 1972, Agent in Charge, U. S. Customs, Oil Industries Building, advised as follows: is accionad at Corolla Christi as
He is stationed at the U. S. Coast Guard hangar at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi.
On July 13, 1972,
was contacted at the U. S. Coast Guard hangar, Naval Air Station, and he advised as follows: His duties
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who has international connections, and he has been on a number of occasions in the past.
Coast Guard hangar, Naval Air Station, and he advised as follows: His duties
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who has international connections, and he has been on a number of occasions in the past. or assistance
resides and makes gets in contact with him through calling a telephone number and leaving a message for to call him.
advised he had talkd to sometime :b6 b7C
after May, 1972 and told him he had been interviewed by FBI Agents at Long Beach, California, but did not go into details.
with
said he would attempt to get in contact concerning arranging further interview with by the FBI.
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On July 14, 1972, furnished the following b6 information: He was in telephonic contact with
on b7C July 13, 1972. told him he and
164-81-3965
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED. SERIALIZED CC. FRED KO OCT .4-, 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9693
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2*
HO 87-12936

He stated he
had sent the
at Long
Beach.
2*
HO 87-12936

He stated he
had sent the
at Long
Beach. He indicated to that he was not guilty of any wrong-doing,or at least that he had done nothing knowingly concerning advised that he was not willing to be interviewed further by FBI agents except through his attorney in Long Beach.
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DB Cooper-9694
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FBI
Date: 9/29/72

Transmit the following in
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Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, DALLAS (164-191) (RUC) *
SUBJECT: NORJAK
AV
00: ISEATTLE
Re :
Re Dallas letter to Seatt p 7/28/72, concerning captioned matter.
Enclosed are two copies of an insert from the Houston Office, which reveals is not willing to be interviewed by FBI Agents, except through his attorney in Long Beach. No further action is being taken concerning this Suspect.
On 9/28/72
Dallas, Texas, furnished the following :
He said right after the NORJACK case, Aviation Week Magazine had
On 9/28/72
Dallas, Texas, furnished the following :
He said right after the NORJACK case, Aviation Week Magazine had printed a great deal of minute detail concerning the hijack and particularly technical data with respect to the Boeing 727, which was the plane hijacked. It was obvious to him, he said, that the hijacker had to know a great deal about this airplane, because he knew at what degree to have the flaps leveled, the air speed, the time to put the gears down, and etc.
According to only an individual who was highly technically qualified in this aircraft would know this information. Therefore he suggested as a lead that
164-81-3966 
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2)
1 - Dallas
HJM/ jma
(3)
Best

SEARCHED ..... INDEXED. SERIALIZED CAT. FILED LA.
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Approved:
Sent
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Special Agent in Charge
*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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the Seattle Office might wish to check the
Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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the Seattle Office might wish to check the personnel records at the Flight Test Data Center at Boeing Aircraft to deter- mine if there was a picture available of a former employee who might fit the description of the hijacker. He said he realized this might be a "wild" lead, but it might be worth pursuing. This is being left to the discretion of the Seattle Office, as to whether this lead should be pursued.
DB Cooper-9696
2I'D-JE (Rev. 5:22-61)
FBI
Dote:
10/5/72
PLAINTEXT
zescmtt the following in
TELETYPE
( Type in ploistest or code) NITEL
54
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-91)
SUB FF
FROM: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
BORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
Į
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU AND MINNEAPOLIS, OCTOBER
POUR LAST.
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TODAY ADVISED HIS WOULD NOT HESITATE TO AUTHORIZE A FINDERS FEE OF THENTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL OR FIFTEEN PERCENT FOR ANY PORTION OF RANSOM MONEY RETURNED.
PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TODAY ADVISED HIS WOULD NOT HESITATE TO AUTHORIZE A FINDERS FEE OF THENTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL OR FIFTEEN PERCENT FOR ANY PORTION OF RANSOM MONEY RETURNED. !
PENDING.
END.
2) - Minneapolis MLS : Cok
164-81-3967
SEARCH INDEA
OCT 51972
IN
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Sent
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DB Cooper-9697
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FBI
Date: 10/4/72
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Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	SUCK
FROM :	SAC, PORTIAND (164-41) (₽)	SiMis Z

SUBJECT: NORJAK
For information of Seattle, the recent artist 's conception of Unsub in this matter in color has been dis- played to Portland witnesses
Northwest Air- Tines. Both advised the modified, conception no longer resembles their recollections of Unsub. Both further advised they were not completely satisfied with the prior conception but that it was much closer than the revised copy.
For further information, photographs of the following suspects were displayed to these two Witnesses and they stated there was no resemblance to Unsub:
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For further information, photographs of the following suspects were displayed to these two Witnesses and they stated there was no resemblance to Unsub:
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WASHER TO COLADA Camisete LOK TO PALTTO) 11/1/31 164-81-3968
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(4)
Approved: M/VER
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-9698
Special Agent in Charge
AU.S. Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574PD 164-41
LEAD
PORTLAND
AT EUGENE, OREGON Will display photographs of above suspects to witness
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for elimination or identifica- tion. Will also display atist's conception of Unsub as revised in color for his comments.
DB Cooper-9699
- 2 -10/2/72
Jus K SUR Z
ALAPEL
ACTINO DERACTOR, INI (164-2111) ATTENZIONE GENERAL ENVASTZOATIVE DIVISION
SAC. MINEAPOLIS (164-73) (2)
As Seattle airtel to Nimneapolis, 9/26/721 Minneapolis taletype to Banvar, 9/29/72.
Northwest Airlines atevardasmes and b6 b7C
interviewed at Minneapolis and displayed Mw artist's comcaption sketch W. Marthvest Air Lines stewardess Northwest Atr-
Lines and
After being shown artist's conception 9, stewardess advised that
Marthvest Air Lines stewardess Northwest Atr-
Lines and
After being shown artist's conception 9, stewardess advised that the considered it to be an excellent Likeness of the Wasab and a very positive improvement over the previous artist's conception. the patated out that she observed the toub only with his sunglasses on, and therefore, could make no comment concerning the sketch, which did not display the Chamb without the colored glasses: . In general,
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2 - Bram
2 - Danver (164-90)
- Portland (144-41) 2 - Seattle (164-0))
2 - Minneapolis WHO -CN* (10)
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she stated that skatch # appeared to be a Likeness of an individual who was coarme and a boodlow-type, which she did not consider the Gamb to be. she stated that he was nore refine in appearance then skatek & indicates, Ne did not appear to be an tough and rugged as sketch # indicates.
she stated that he was nore refine in appearance then skatek & indicates, Ne did not appear to be an tough and rugged as sketch # indicates. continued, stating that the nose om sketch A Lo too zugges and heavy, and she would consider his negs to appear Like something "in between" the nose drawn on the warky artist's conception and sketch à, the further stated that at this time she was not certain that the upper Lip earned dom at the corner as portrayed in sketch I. she canoladed by stating in general dutch A vas an excellent Likcasas.
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followus
intervimed and advised as
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la getting connwhat foggy in zetelling his wmet appearances and has looked at the artist's conception so can do toha due - adamsed mawhat i ta, Ater cheirving the nu sketch B, she stated that she Likes the original artist's emmoeption better as batas a good romanbilance to the thamthe de falt that artist's conception à tatinitely was set a good atallarity to the thịdy, thơ đạit that arust's comocyclon B vas not "Lừa" and his appearance vas jost completely in the data vithent the anglesms, 2 particiaz, de stad that the hairline an patch D was Ancorrect, and that I pro- ferred the Fairline on the original artist's ammception, Me statek on the original artist's conception it would be identiest
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in regard to the hair and hairline if the hair did not have any wave, carl or kink in it. conc luded by again pointing out that she is becoming very foggy concerning the Unsub'a exact appearance, and noted she has been influenced by observing the original artist's conception on numerous occasions.
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WHEUER CONSIDERED PIORROOS.
DAHVER DIVISION
AZ FRIVER, COLORADO
Will display artist's conception & to stewardess
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AIRTEL
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DAHVER DIVISION
AZ FRIVER, COLORADO
Will display artist's conception & to stewardess
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DB Cooper-9702
= 3 -10/2/72
AIRTEL
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TO:	SAC, DENVER (164-98)
FROM :	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)

SUBJECT : NOR JAK
Ra WTO airtel to the Bureau, 7/10/72.
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Bnclosed for the Denver Division is one photograph
of
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photograph was displayed to Northwest
Airlines stewardesses Minneapolis, Minnesota on 9/29/72, and they advised in no manner dia resemble the Unsub.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
LEAD
DENVER DIVISION
AT DENVER, COLORADO
Will display photograph of
forth- b6 and advise WFO b7C
west Airlines stewardess and Seattle of results. 2
2 - Denver (Enc. 1) Seattle (164-81) - WFO (164-169) 2 - Minneapolis RWG : cmk (8)
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DB Cooper-9703 7-16
REPORT of the
4ML LABORATORY MAL
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Re;
NORJAK

Date:	October 4,
C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Re;
NORJAK

Date:	October 4, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 LL

Sub Sub G Sub X
Specimens received 9/28/72
Q49 Envelope bearing hand printed address "Los Angeles Times Times-Mirror Square Los Angeles, Calif."
Q50 Accompanying two-page hand printed letter, first page
beginning "Dear Sirs, Dead. "D. B. Cooper" b6
b7C
Q51 Second page beginning "Everything I've said here is ... " and signed 1
b6
b7C
Result of examination:
It was not determined whether the questioned witting on 049 through 051 was prepared by any of the persons involved in the preparation of the questioned material previously received in this matter. Acconclusion could not be reached in this regard because of a lack of' comparable writing and distortion in portions of the questioned material previously received; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the limited comparison which could be conducted.
comparable writing and distortion in portions of the questioned material previously received; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the limited comparison which could be conducted.
A
# 049 through 051 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other features were found on 049 through 051 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
164-81-3971 CCT . 1972
N DB Cooper-9704Laboratory Tronsmittal Form 7.72 ⑈
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Date:
October 4, 1972
From: Director, FBI Re :. NORJAK) 00: Seattle

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 ZŁ

Examination requested by:
Los Angeles
SUB R

Reference:	Airtel 9/29/72	SUC G
Examination requested:	Suc X
Document - Fingerprint

Remarks: The
by:
Los Angeles
SUB R

Reference:	Airtel 9/29/72	SUC G
Examination requested:	Suc X
Document - Fingerprint

Remarks: The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
164-81-3972
IN DB Cooper-9705FD:38 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/6/72
Transmit the following in
(Type @plaintent of code) 
TELETYPE
NITEL
Via
(Priority)
015
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-4])
SUB Z
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUB FF
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE: M2 NITEL TO THE BUREAU OCTOBER FIVE, SEVENTYTWO.
BUREAU AUTHORITY IS REQUESTED FOR SEATTLE AND PORTLAND DIVISIONS TO PROVIDE THE WASHINGTON AND OREGON NEWS ORGANIZATIONS WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION BY NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES OF A REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF THE RANSOM MONEY.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
(1)
RNN/s1b
ple
164-81-3973
Approved:
#
LA-11:28 (UNO) PD-11:53 (Lp)
DB Cooper-9706
Sent
Per
DA
Special Agent in Charge
U.
(1)
RNN/s1b
ple
164-81-3973
Approved:
#
LA-11:28 (UNO) PD-11:53 (Lp)
DB Cooper-9706
Sent
Per
DA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135D-36 (Rev, 3-22-64)
FBI
Date: 10/10/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code} NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
RE:
× 
BUREAU ADVISED TELEPHONICALLY A LETTER RECEIVED IN- STANT DATE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
CALIFORNIA, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. HUNTING IN OREGON AREA NOVEMBER, SEVENTYONE. ALSO POSSIBLY INVOLVED
FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, THE FACTS CONTAINED IN THE LETTER NOT CONSIDERED ACCURATE NOR PERTINENT BY SEATTLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE NAME IT IS NOTED b6 b7C
IS THE NAME UNSUB USED DURING THE HIJACKING. THE NAME IS TO BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL, AND UNSUB SHOULD
BE REFERRED TO WHEN NECESSARY AS D. B. COOPER.
LOS ANGELES DIVISION AT WILL CONDUCT CREDIT
AND CRIMINAL CHECKS RE
AND WILL OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH OF
IF AVAILABLE.
LOS ANGELES DIVISION AT WILL CONDUCT CREDIT
AND CRIMINAL CHECKS RE
AND WILL OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH OF
IF AVAILABLE.
164-814 3974
RNN. bow (1)
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'Sent 150
M Per
DB Cooper-9707
Special Agent in Charge
#U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO FURTHER, ATTEMPT TO DISCRETELY ASCERTAIN
WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-9708
*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
F81
Date: 10/10/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) &
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SUB C 543 M SUB FF
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE,
OCTOBER FIVE, SEVENTYTWO.
MINNEAPOLIS IS REQUESTED TO RECONTACT
AND OBTAIN HIS APPROVAL FOR THE RELEASE OF THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION TO THE NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA:
MINNEAPOLIS IS REQUESTED TO RECONTACT
AND OBTAIN HIS APPROVAL FOR THE RELEASE OF THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION TO THE NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA:
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, HAS AUTHORIZED A FINDERS FEE OF TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL REWARD OR FIFTEEN PER CENT OF ANY PORTION OF THE D. B. COOPER RANSOM MONEY THAT IS RETURNED. "
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RUN
RNN/rse
(1)
1
Pu
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UMA 60 52 164-81-3975
Approved:
Sent
MP9 5 (RG) M Per fre
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-9709
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1922 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 (FR) 101-IL#
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
DATE:
10/10/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
ELIMINATO
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On September 20. 1972, , advised that he located a and reviewed
b6 b7C b7D
copy of
in detail without any success concerning a description or chronicle of the activities of advised that nowhere in this was any mention made of
CC/sem
(3) Les
3019-106
164-81-3976 SEARCHED ... ........ INDEXED SERIALIZED GALILEO LES CCT * * 1972 E b6 b7C
Buy U.
of the activities of advised that nowhere in this was any mention made of
CC/sem
(3) Les
3019-106
164-81-3976 SEARCHED ... ........ INDEXED SERIALIZED GALILEO LES CCT * * 1972 E b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9710b6 b7C
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/10/72
SA
NORJAK
On September 20. 1972 , advised that he located a and reviewed
copy of in detail without any success concerning a description or chronicle of the activities of advised that nowhere in this was any mention made of
CC/sem (3)
16481-3576
DB Cooper-97111-338 (Rev: 5-24.72)
ORPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 9 2 ₹ T
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

164-497	October 6, 1972
YOUR FILE NO.	164-2111
FBI FILE NO.
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO:
SAC, Los Angeles
Jus 6
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 9-25-72
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles
SPECIMENS:
Envelope, Q49
Two-page letter, Q50 and Q51
Enclosed Q specimens further described separate Laboratory report.
Angeles
Jus 6
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 9-25-72
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles
SPECIMENS:
Envelope, Q49
Two-page letter, Q50 and Q51
Enclosed Q specimens further described separate Laboratory report. One latent fingerprint of value developed Q50 and one latent fingerprint of value developed @51. No latent prints of value developed Q49.
On basis of Information furnished, no fingerprints located Identification Division flies for
BHc. (3)
- Seattle (164-81)
(Continued on next page) 16-81-3977
L. Pagick Grayyum Acting Director CAL SEATTLE
IN
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE
DB Cooper-9712
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October 6, 1972
Latent prints Q50 and Q51 compared previously reported latent prints this case, but no identification was effected.
Page 2
LC #A-45410
DB Cooper-9713OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 10 EDITION GSA FPMR (42 CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : ASAC
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE: 10/10/72
SUB Z
At 8:55 a.m. today.
FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C., telephonically contacted the Seattle Office, and in your absence, furnished the following information:
stated that the Bureau is in receipt of Seattle
, telephonically contacted the Seattle Office, and in your absence, furnished the following information:
stated that the Bureau is in receipt of Seattle communication requesting authority to make a press release concerning certain award monies relative to this investigation as allegedly authorized by Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
stated the Bureau finds no fault with the proposed press release; however, would prefer that we instruct Minneapolis to contact Northwest Orient and get something in writing an agreement.
reflecting such
I advised that we would submit appropriate communication to Minneapolis relative to this matter.
JEO:, md (3)
164-81-3978
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED OCT 1 0 1972 COL - SEALLE
IN b6 b7C
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9714

SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
ASAC

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
10/10/72
Sub 2
At 8:55 a.m. today.
FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
ASAC

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
10/10/72
Sub 2
At 8:55 a.m. today.
FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C., telephonically contacted the Seattle Office, and in your absence, furnished the following information:
stated that the Bureau is in receipt of Seattle communication requesting authority to make a press release concerning certain award monies relative to this investigation as allegedly authorized by Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
stated the Bureau finds no fault with the proposed press release; however, would prefer that we instruct Minneapolis to contact Northwest Orient and get something in writing reflecting such an agreement.
I advised that we would submit appropriate communication to Minneapolis relative to this matter.
JEO: md (3)
164-81-3978 SEARCHED _.__ INDEXED. SERIALIZED _:= FUED __ OCT1 01972 FBI -- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9715
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10/10/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DB Cooper-9715
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10/10/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
WEEKLY SUMMARY
Re Seattle nitel to Bureau and Minneapolis dated
10/10/72.
Minneapolis Division requested to recontact Northwest Orient Airlines, and obtain his approval for a news release concerning his offer of a Finder's Fee of $25,000 total reward, or 15 percent of any portion of the D. B. COOPER ransom money that is returned.
The above information will be made available to Washington State game wardens and the Pacific Northwest news media after Northwest Orient authorization is obtained.
Seattle file review continues.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Bureau RUN
Seattle
RNN : bgw (4)
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DB Cooper-9716 164-81-3979
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) x-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
DATE:
10/10/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
8/1/72.
dated b6 b7C
view
On 8/8/72 an attempt was made to locate and inter- at his residence, Edmonds, Washington.
dated b6 b7C
view
On 8/8/72 an attempt was made to locate and inter- at his residence, Edmonds, Washington. No one responded to the door. An attempt was made to locate and interview æain on 8/2972. When no one responded to the door a neighborhood inquiry determined that the had recently moved from that residence.
On 9/12/72, a reference of logical sources in the Edmonds, Washington, area determined that had recently moved to Lynnwood,
Washington, telephone made to locate and interview during the month of September.
Several attempts were at that residence
On 10/2/72.
was located and interviewed advised he is employed Bellevue,
at
as a
Washington. He stated he has been employed at that job for the past six years. He said for several years prior to being employed by he drove a truck for various trucking firms in the Seattle, Washington, area. He also advised that he was employed by Boeing from
While employed at Boeing He stated he
and
as a was fingerprinted
would have no objection to being fingerprinted or photographed by agents of the FBI if the photograph which he supplied is not sufficient
he was employed by Boeing from
While employed at Boeing He stated he
and
as a was fingerprinted
would have no objection to being fingerprinted or photographed by agents of the FBI if the photograph which he supplied is not sufficient for investigative purposes.
Seattle JEC/rse (2)
1 Lu
164-81-3980
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DB Cooper-9717
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 1
1
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2
0010-100SE 164-81
The following description and background data was obtained, through observation and interview:
Name
Race
Sex
Height
Weight
Hair
Eyes
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Social Security #
Marital Status
White
Male
5 '1"
190 1bs.
Brown/ wears mustache
Brown/
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Photo obtained and submitted to I-A Exhibit Sub file.
DB Cooper-9718 b6 b7C
164-81-3981 SEARCHED __ INDEXED. SERIALIZED_C-FILED At OCT 1 2 1972
N b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9719FAZONY LLOYD WRIGHT
SE SERVICE. PM
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3 OCT
2€
1972
V 5 POFTAGE
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington D.C.
DB Cooper-9720b6 b7C
Dear Sirs ;
Has the hijacker, who dropped from the airplane into the wilderness of Oregon ever been captured? If not, have you checked out the fingerprints of the who works as for
Calif!
DB Cooper-9720b6 b7C
Dear Sirs ;
Has the hijacker, who dropped from the airplane into the wilderness of Oregon ever been captured? If not, have you checked out the fingerprints of the who works as for
Calif! The fact in he was in the wilds of Oregon on a limiting trip at the time of the hijackelig. He returned to his job al few days later. He did bring back a deer's but that would not be impossible, would it? He has been familiar with the area he hunted for many years . He also rides a motorcycle very well ;
DB Cooper-9721If he is not the one, your investigation could be conducted so secretly, that no one there b6
need. til know about it. b7C
the
many years ago . He has old associates around hung including the subject above There is a strong suspicion that they may bemixed up at this time .
The circumstances of the boysthing seemed to be too much goofy coincidence REC'D-CORRIN TOURS to me to be ignored.
DB Cooper-9722OFTKHAL FORN NO. 1+ HAT INH EDITION osA Fruk (a ch) 10t-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum 
TO
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
DATE: 10/10/72
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FROM
Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
ReButelcal to Seattle 10/10/72.
osA Fruk (a ch) 10t-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum 
TO
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)
DATE: 10/10/72
b6
b7C
FROM
Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
ReButelcal to Seattle 10/10/72.
1
Enclosed for your investigative assistance is the original anonymous letter and envelope furnishing information on one California.
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Enclosure
5016-101
Seeme 164- 81-3982
SEARCHED _. .. INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED OCT 1 2 1972 IN
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9723
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 (FR) 101-110 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 10/12/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to Butte dated 9/11/72.
The following investigation was conducted by SA on October 5, 1972:
AT MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON
A review of records at the Skagit County Sheriff's Office failed to locate any record identifiable with or any of his aliases.
Skagit Valley Laboratories, 1310 East viewed concerning his knowledge of advised that
Division Street, telephone
was located and inter-
at the Skagit Valley Laboratories during the month of August, 1970.
Skagit Valley Laboratories, 1310 East viewed concerning his knowledge of advised that
Division Street, telephone
was located and inter-
at the Skagit Valley Laboratories during the month of August, 1970. He stated that he appeared to be very knowledgable in laboratory work. He stated claimed he had as well as numerous other credentials. stated that neither his degree, his references, mor his other credentials could be verified. further stated that claimed to be
and an
At the time
he was supposedly living in Seattle, Washington. His residence there could not be verified. stated that prior
Skagit Laboratories ៛ Washington. He stated that
JEC: bgw (3) lgs
164-81-3983
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DB Cooper-9724SE 164-81
apparently
by Skagit Laboratories.
was then using the name of
and
were shown the sketch photograph of D. B. COOPER. They stated that they did not feel that is identical with COOPER in that was much heavier and had a broader face.
They stated that they did not feel that is identical with COOPER in that was much heavier and had a broader face.
2
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DB Cooper-9725SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/12/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to Butte dated 9/11/72.
The following investigation was conducted by SA on October 5, 1972:
AT MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON
A review of records at the Skagit County Sheriff's Office failed to locate any record identifiable with or any of his aliases.
Skagit Valley Laboratories, 1310 East
Division Street, telephone
was located and inter-
viewed concerning his knowledge of advised that
at the Skagit Valley Laboratories during the month of August, 1970. He stated that he appeared to be very knowledgable in laboratory work. He stated. claimed he had a as well as numerous
other credentials. Stated that mither his degree, his references, nor his other credentials could be verified. further stated that claimed to be
and an
At the time he was supposedly living in Seattle, Washington. His residence there could not be verified.
further stated that claimed to be
and an
At the time he was supposedly living in Seattle, Washington. His residence there could not be verified. stated that prior
Skarit Laboratories,
Washington. He stated that
JEC: bgw (3) 16V- 81- 3983 SEARCHED ....... INDEXED SERIALIZED MED( OCT 1 2 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9726
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b6 b7CNR 008 MP PLAIN 528 PM NITEL 10-13-72 TJI
TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MINEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUB C
NORJAK. 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE NITEL DATED OCTOBER TEN LAST TO BUREAU AND MINNEAPOLIS.
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ON OCTOBER THIRTEEN INSTANT, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES (NOA(, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT , AUTHORIZED HIS APPROVAL FOR THE RELEASE THE THE NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA OF THE NEWS RELEASE AS QUOTED IN REFERENCED AIRTEL. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END DCB FBI SEATTLE
TU CLR
164-81-3984
SEARCHED ....... INDEXED. SERIALIZED COSTMED AL nrf 1 3 1972 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9728FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC,
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Minneapolis airtel to Denver, dated 10/2/72.
RE:
On 10/12/72.
photograph was displayed to
Aurora, Colorado, who advised that photograph is not identical with the unsub of this case. 2 - Seattle (AM,RM) I - Minneapolis (164-73) (AM, RM) 1 - WFO (164-169), (AM, RM) 1 - Denver DLR:crl (5)
164-81-398-5
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1 FILED. OCT 1 6 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 2
Approved:
SON
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-9729
Special Agent in Charge
V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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b6 b7C10/12/72
AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Minneapolis airtel to Sacramento, dated 9/20/72.
On 10/11/72, the following investigation was conducted by SA at San Andreas, California:
Calaveras County Sheriff's
Office, advised that on 6/9/72, was fingerprinted by the Sheriff's Office in connection with the Calaveras County Welfare Department.
by SA at San Andreas, California:
Calaveras County Sheriff's
Office, advised that on 6/9/72, was fingerprinted by the Sheriff's Office in connection with the Calaveras County Welfare Department. His fingerprint card reveals the following descritpive data:
Sex
Race
Male White American
Nationality
Born
Hair Eyes Height
Brown
Hazel
5'7''
Weight
160 1bs.
SSAN
Residence
2 ,- Minneapolis 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Sacramento WLL:Mm1 (6)
San Andreas, California 164-81-3986
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1
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An attempt to locate at his office at the Calaveras County Government Center was made but his secretary advised he was out of town on business, and would not return until later in the week.
Calaveras
County Sheriff's Office, advised that he is personally acquainted with and he is a very small man. He stated there is no possibility of anyone describing as being 6' In height and weighing near 170 pounds. He observed the artist's conception of the hijack subject and stated it bore no resemblance to in his judgment.
number
Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, California, reveal that has California" driver's license This license lists him as 5'7" in
number
Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, California, reveal that has California" driver's license This license lists him as 5'7" in height.
CONSIDER DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-973110/13/72

SUBK
AIRTEL	AIRMAIL, REGISTERED	500Z
Susi Ht

TO:	ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTENTION: General Investigation Ivision
FROM:	SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:	HORJAK 00: SE

Re Minneapolis teletype to Denver, 9/29/72; Seattle airtel to Denver, 9/29/72; and Minneapolis airtel to the Bureau, 10/2/72.
who was formerly employed by Northwest Airlines, was located and interviewed at Denver and was shown new artist's conception B. When shown the compositewith glasses she observed that it is a family good likeness of the UNSUB and a definite improvement over the previous artist's conception.
When shown the compositewith glasses she observed that it is a family good likeness of the UNSUB and a definite improvement over the previous artist's conception. She stated that she felt the UNSUB's face should be slightly narrower. Regarding the hair on the new conception, she stated that her recollection was that the UNSUB's hair was combed more to the side much as was indicated in the old composite The hair should be slightly thinner than is indicated in the new composite The forehead should be slightly nanmuen The chin should be thinner and slightly pointed. stated that the mouth of the UNSUB as reflected in the new compositedoes not appear natural. She stated it should be more like the original conception and that the corners of the mouth should not be turned down.
3 - Bureau (RM, AM) 3 - Minneapolis (RM, AM) (Info) (164-73) 1)- Seattle (RM, AM) (Info) (164-81) 2 - Denver DLR : kmb (7)
164-81-3987 SEARCHED .......... INDEXED SERIALIZED DEFILED AT OCT 1 6 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-9732
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Regarding the new composite without glasses, stated that she had seen the UNSUB without his glasses and that the
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DB Cooper-9732
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DN 164-98
Regarding the new composite without glasses, stated that she had seen the UNSUB without his glasses and that the eyes do look very natural. Other recommended changes by her would be the same as on the new compositewith glasses.
For the information of Seattle and Minneapolis,
at Denver and has
been permanently based at Denver. She is in the process of obtaining a permanent address.
Future leads for display of photographs, etc., should be directed to the Denver Division.
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DB Cooper-9733FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI
Date:	10/10/72

Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SSAC, DALLAS (164-191) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
(Re :
- SUSPECT)
Enclosed for Houston are two copies of an airtel from the Seattle Office, requesting a lead at Corpus Christi. Texas. to attempt to locate and interview through
LEADS
HOUSTON 
AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, Locate and interview
2 - Seattle 2 - Houston (Enc.
to attempt to locate and interview through
LEADS
HOUSTON 
AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, Locate and interview
2 - Seattle 2 - Houston (Enc. 2) (1 - 164- ) (1 - 1 - Dallas HJM/J ma (5)
164-81-3988
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Special Agent in Charge
&U.S. Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574OPTIONAL PORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION SHA PPMA (A CPR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ·Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, . SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
10/12/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE: SUSPECT
Re Atlanta letter to Seattle dated 6/30/72, and Seattle memo of SA 8/15/72
advised
EVER ?
CHECK WITHT
On 8/29/72, their records showed no listing for the number
On 9/26/72, a check of the Harrington tadephone directory showed no listing for anyone by the name living in Harrington, Washington.
On 10/11/72, Sheriff CLARENCE COLEY, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Davenport, Washington, advised the name of the subject was not familiar to him and he also did not know anyone by the name in the Harrington area.
On 10/11/72, Sheriff CLARENCE COLEY, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Davenport, Washington, advised the name of the subject was not familiar to him and he also did not know anyone by the name in the Harrington area.
Further information must be obtained to locate mother of subject but leads are being left to descretion of case agent.
CNB (2)
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REQUEST ANY
OTHER INTO LANCIO VILL
OCT 1 4 1972
COL SEATTLE
11/10/76
FIETS KORON
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FBI
Date:
October 16, 1972
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) 7:SOP (TDS)
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) /0-3 (SET)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) << >
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Sus B SUB FF
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK; OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE
ON OCTOBER THIRTEEN SEVENTYTWO,
,
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, AUTHORIZED HIS APPROVAL
FOR RELEASE TO NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA OF THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE :
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST.
,
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, AUTHORIZED HIS APPROVAL
FOR RELEASE TO NEWS MEDIA IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AREA OF THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE :
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS DASH ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, HAS AUTHOR- IZED A FINDER FEE OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TOTAL RE- WARD OR FIFTEEN PERCENT OF ANYRPORTION OF THE D. B. COOPER RANSOM MONEY THAT IS RETURNED."
RECEIVING OFFICES WILL ARRANGE TO MAKE THE ABOVE QUOTED INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE APPROPRIATE NEWS MEDIA. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/15/72
FROM : SPC
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
At 2:03 AM I received a telephone call from communications officer of the Belview State Patrol b6
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Office. He stated that he had received a telephone call from the Washington State Patrol office in Chehalis, Washington, concerning the 0 0 chanan ili instinc was informed that Washington, (phone)
wio IS at Auburn, Washington, had
he had received a telephone call from the Washington State Patrol office in Chehalis, Washington, concerning the 0 0 chanan ili instinc was informed that Washington, (phone)
wio IS at Auburn, Washington, had been hunting the afternoon of 10/14/72, and felt he had some information concerning D.B. Cooper. stated that
was presently working at the traffic center and could be reached there for further questioning. I than phoned X at which time he geve me the following
information: stated he and a companion had gone deer hunting in the early morning of 10/14/72. He had driven his car up the to the summit just passed the boundry marker for Mt. Rainer National Park. After parking his car at
about 7:30 AM, notice a 63 Ford Galaxy, (lic. Unk), maroon in color, in beat-up condition with a draging muffler, pulled
up and parked across the highway from him. stated a man got out of the car whom he believes might be the subject D.B. COOPER. stated the subject was about 5'10"-5'11", middle aged, approximately 170 lbs., with thin graying hair around the temples, He was wearing
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, with thin graying hair around the temples, He was wearing
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slung over his shoulder and with him. asked him what he was hunting for and the subject replied in a weak nervous voice that he was after deer and grouse. position where he normally hunts deer. From there than proceeded through the mountains to the saw the subject with about 20 minutes behind he and his companion. 1648-3991
1010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll
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SOURCE SE 164-81 said the subject didn't seem to be hunting at all but was on the east side of Dewey Lake headed at a hurried pace, due south towards the Cascade Wilderness Trail, disappearing from view at about 8:10 AM.
COOPER had Landed. said he had seen the FBI drawing of COOPER several months ago, but couldn't be sure if the man he saw was COOPER or not.
said he had seen the FBI drawing of COOPER several months ago, but couldn't be sure if the man he saw was COOPER or not. Upon returning to his car, stated he had remembered hearing through the press that D.B. Cooper might have burried the money and would try to recover it at a later date. He felt that the subject was going in the general direction which he, understood + said he didn't notice the subject's car due to several skiers cars parked near by. said he was leaving this morning at 7:30AM, to go bird hunting East of the Mountains but would be available for further questioning from Tuesday evening on after 10:00 PM.
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DB Cooper-9738OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1064 EDITION das ret (a cn) 101-11-4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
10/6/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
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11/24/71
Enclosed is one copy each of two FD-302's reflecting
interviews with
As part of the Seattle file review currently being conducted by SA the following information was uncovered:
Serials 2967 and 2968
Enclosed is one copy each of two FD-302's reflecting
interviews with
As part of the Seattle file review currently being conducted by SA the following information was uncovered:
Serials 2967 and 2968 are FD-302s dated 4/10/72 and 4/11/72, reflecting interviews with Essentially, both persons describe an unknown white male they saw walking on the
The traveling west at about 11:30 p.m. on 11/24/71. man was just west of the and on the north side of advised that. for several years she has lived in the Vancouver area and that this was the first time she had seen anyone on after dark.
A follow-up on this information could not be found in the file.
LEADS:
SEATTLE At Vancouver, Washington
Will locate the spot claims she saw this individual and determine the telephone numbers of any pay telephones within walking distance of this spot.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savi
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Will, thereafter, determine all long distance telephone calls made on these pay telephones on the night of 11/24/71; and will,
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savi
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Will, thereafter, determine all long distance telephone calls made on these pay telephones on the night of 11/24/71; and will, thereafter, conduct logical investiga- tion.
It is suggested that since the Case Agent has never seen the search area in person that he be assigned this lead so that he could gain firsthand knowledge of the type of terrain and area into which unsub parachuted.
ARMED AND" DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9740SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/6/72
SA
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FD-302m
RE :
11/24/71
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Essentially, both persons describe an unknown white male they saw walking on the traveling west at about 11:30 p.m. on 11/24/71. The man was just west of the and on
the north side of advised that for several years she has lived in the Vancouver area and that this was the first time she had seen anyone on :
The man was just west of the and on
the north side of advised that for several years she has lived in the Vancouver area and that this was the first time she had seen anyone on after dark.
A follow-up on this information could not be found in the file.
LEADS :
SEATTLE At Vancouver, Washington
Will locate the spot claims she saw this individual and determine the telephone numbers of any pay telephoneswithin walking distance of this spot.
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
10/17/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ELIMINATE
RE:
1
On October 4, 1972, Seattle, Washington.
advised
suspect is employed by
advised
started working in April or May of 1971 and in general works every day.
presently lives
of Seattle
used to live and another man named
in the south end with
according to
also used to work for
He described
as follows:
Name
Alias Height
6'-6' 2"
Weight
175 - 180 pounds
Age
.