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REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Albany (164-47)
January 21, 1976
From: Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI FILE NO.
UNSUB, aka
LAB. NO.
Re:
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
YOUR NO.
b6 b7C
00: Seattle
Reference Letter dated December 10, 1975 The material described below has been searched in the following file without effecting an identification: Anonymous Letter File Copies have been added to this file for future reference.
b6 b7C
00: Seattle
Reference Letter dated December 10, 1975 The material described below has been searched in the following file without effecting an identification: Anonymous Letter File Copies have been added to this file for future reference. The submitted material is temporarily retained. MATERIAL SUBMITTED:
Q1 Envelope postmarked "LOS ANGELES. M 18 NOV 1975" bearing hand printed address "Syracuse Police Department 511 So. State Street Syracuse, New York"
Q2 Accompanying sheet of paper bearing hand printed letter beginning "To Whom it Concern, .... " and ending " ... if you are wondering"
Remarks:
There were no watermarks, indented writing or other marks of value to aid in determining the source of Q1 and Q2.
2 - Seattle
DB Cooper-17178
Se 164-81-8157 7-4 (Rev. 11-26-74) }
REPORT 1 of the FBI- LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Albany (164-47)
January 21, 1976
From: Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Re:
UNSUB., aka
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
FBI FILE NO.
LAB. NO.
YOUR NO.
, aka
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
FBI FILE NO.
LAB. NO.
YOUR NO.
00: Seattle
Reference Letter dated December 10, 1975 The material described below has been searched in the following file without effecting an identification: Anonymous Letter File Copies have been added to this file for future reference. The submitted material is temporarily retained.
MATERIAL SUBMITTED:
Q1 Envelope postmarked "LOS ANGELES M 18 NOV 1975" bearing hand printed address "Syracuse Police Department 511 So. State Street Syracuse, New York"
Q2 Accompanying sheet of paper bearing hand printed letter beginning "To Whom it Concern, ... " and ending " ... if you are wondering"
Remarks: There were no watermarks, indented writing or other marks of value to aid in determining the source of Q1 and Q2 ..
2 - Seattle
8 SC W-81-8157 Azt29 DB Cooper-17179
b6 b7CFD-491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO Sac, Seattle (164-81) Sac, Albany FROM
DATE:
10-2-79
SUBJECT: 
RUC
· ·· (Title) File Destruction Program SUBA, BUT G
Enclosed are 4 items.
1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO Sac, Seattle (164-81) Sac, Albany FROM
DATE:
10-2-79
SUBJECT: 
RUC
· ·· (Title) File Destruction Program SUBA, BUT G
Enclosed are 4 items. 4 items
These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd.,
Enclosures are described as follows:
3-IA Exhibits 1- Lab Report $ 1%
UNSUB., AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350 PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11-24-71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Enc.
4
167-81-8157
a
FBI/DOJ
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURES.

INDEXED
SERIA	FILED
D	6 1979 TTLE

DB Cooper-17180FD-491 (Rev. 1-17-77)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
Sac Seattle (164-81)
to Mac, Albany 
DATE:
10-2-79
RUC File Destruction Program SUBS, SUB G
UNSUB. , AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350 PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11-24-71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 3.
, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350 PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11-24-71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 3. 4 items
These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
3.LA Exhibits 1- Lab Report
Enc. 4
16-31-8157 a)
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURES.™FALD)
SERIA 1 FILED 4
0 1970 ITLE DB Cooper-17181 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GRA FPMR (41 GFR) 101.1 1.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: October 10, 1979
FROM
:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
SUB
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas letter to San Francisco, dated
June 7, 1979.
Inasmuch as all investigation in Las Vegas Division
is complete, this matter is being considered RUC.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 1 - San Francisco (info) 1 - Las Vegas RJR :taw (4)
164-81-8158 SEARCHED SERIALIZED FILED OCT 15 1979 FBI -SEATTLE
Buy U.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 1 - San Francisco (info) 1 - Las Vegas RJR :taw (4)
164-81-8158 SEARCHED SERIALIZED FILED OCT 15 1979 FBI -SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
1
DB Cooper-17182SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
October 10, 1979
NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas letter to San Francisco, dated June 7, 1979.
Inasmuch as all investigation in Las Vegas Division is complete, this matter is being considered RUC.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 1 - San Francisco (info) 1 - Las Vegas RJR : taw (4)
164-51-100

007 15 1979

Sat

DB Cooper-17183UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
10/24/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: SE
SUBJ
On 10/19/79 an attempt was made to interview at his residence, b6 Tacoma, Washington. was found not to be at home. 164-81-720567c
Inquiries made at neighbors ascertained that did not have a telephone because he had to
164-81-720567c
Inquiries made at neighbors ascertained that did not have a telephone because he had to
77208
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On 10/22/79 attempts was again made to contact This time SA name and office telephone number were left inside the door of the residence.
On 10/23/79, telephonically contacted the FBI at Tacoma from his work in Port Orchard, Washington .. It was agreed upon that and would be available for an interview at the office of the FBI at Tacoma on 10/24/79.
164-81-7205 On 10/23/79 telephonically contacted the FBI and left a message that would be available for interview at telephone on 10/23/79 at 4p.m.
contacted On 10/23/79 SAS
residence.
Also present at the apartment was a from KIRO radio station. were informed that an interview would not be conducted in the presence of a news reporter. The reporter voluntarily left the residence; however, refused to continue the interview without the reporter present.
It was noted that both a KIRO radio station recording apparatus and a tape recorder of was visible in
the room.
It was noted that both a KIRO radio station recording apparatus and a tape recorder of was visible in
the room. Also noted were numerous wires running under
GJW/ Jal (2)
164-81-8159
12/06
SEARCHED SERIALIZED 1 INDEXED FILED
OCT 33 1979
TTLE
OK! b6 AT bic
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
Confol
DB Cooper-17184
b6 b7C
b6
b7c
b6 b7c b6 b7C
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tables and chairs, suggesting the possibility of other recording devices in the room.
It was noted that during the interview both on at least two different occasions, were advised that if they wanted to provide information concerning this matter confidentially they should contact the interviewing Agents, but no interview woud be conducted under the conditions existing at residence on 10/23/79.
was provided a business card of SA which contained the office telephone number, in the event he wished to make an appointment later.
admitted that he had been on television. and was going on the National Inquirer program next month.
admitted that he had been on television. and was going on the National Inquirer program next month.
Outside the residence from KIRO radio, informed interviewing Agents that was currently
D. B. COOPER.
The FBI in Tacoma, anticipates that no further action in this matter will be taken.
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DB Cooper-17185 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
10/24/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: SE
On 10/19/79 an attempt was made to interview at his residence, was found not to be at home.
b6
b7C Tacoma, Washington.
164-81-7200
b6
Inquiries made at neighbors ascertained that did not have a telephone because he had to
720 b7C
On 10/22/79 attempts was again made to contac This time SA name and office telephone number were left inside the door of the residence.
b6
b7C
On 10/23/79 , telephonically contacted the FBI at Tacoma from his work in Port Orchard. Washington.
b6
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On 10/23/79 , telephonically contacted the FBI at Tacoma from his work in Port Orchard. Washington. It was agreed upon that and would be available for an interview at the office of the FBI at Tacoma on 10/24/79.
164-81-7205 On 10/23/79 telephonically contacted the b6 b7C
would be available
FBI and left a message that for interview at telephone on 10/23/79 at 4p.m.
On 10/23/79 SAS
contacted
residence.
Also present at the apartment was a from KIRO radio station. were informed that an interview would not be conducted in the presence of a news reporter. The reporter voluntarily left the residence; however, 
refused to continue the interview without the reporter present.
164-81-8159
It was noted that both a KIRO radio station recording apparatus and a tape recorder of was visible in 11. b6
INDEXED. b7C the room. Also noted were numerous wires runningsunder
GJW/ Jal (2)
SERIALIZED FILED
00721 1979
b6 b7c
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17186
SUB 1
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17186
SUB 1
b6 b7C
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1373 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/25/79
FROM
:
13/72 SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Bufile 164-2111
Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 6/7/79. For information of Seattle, contact has been maintained with
Eagle Creek, Oregon. has advised on several occasions that he has continued to maintain contact with his source in this matter, but that no developments have occurred.
On 10/9/79, advised that he has been in contact with his source within the last few days. He stated he requested his source to attempt to resolve this matter as soon as possible. He stated he anticipates a development of some kind within the next few days.
also advised he had learned that the individual with whom his intermediary is in contact is a
were furnished him.
is a also added that his intermediary
No other details
Portland will continue to remain in close touch
with
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 -
is a also added that his intermediary
No other details
Portland will continue to remain in close touch
with
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
RPH : cab (4)
- 1* -
164-81-8160 ' SEARCHEU
INDEXED SERIAL IZED 14 FILED OCT 2 9 1973 FBI-SEATTLE
5010-110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17188
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 10/25/79
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK (00: Seattle) Bufile 164-2111
Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 6/7/79.
For information of Seattle, contact has been maintained with
Eagle Creek, Oregon. has advised on several occasions that he has continued to maintain contact with his source in this matter, but that no developments have occurred.
On 10/9/79, advised that he has been in contact with his source within the last few days. He stated he requested his source to attempt to resolve this matter as soon as possible. He stated he anticipates a development of some kind within the next few days.
also advised he had learned that the individual with whom his intermediary is in contact is a
No other
also advised he had learned that the individual with whom his intermediary is in contact is a
No other details
were furnished him.
is a also added that his intermediary
Portland will continue to remain in close touch with
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
RPH: cab (4)
- 1* - 16-1-81-8160
UND SKED FILED 79 107:3
1
DB Cooper-17189
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate SECRET . Airtel TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 10/29/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: 12/7 SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
-SUSPE
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As the Seattle office is aware and for information of Baltimore, during December, 1976, Allen Landsberg Productions, Los Angeles, California, produced a documentary film concerning captioned case for possible use as a pilot film in a
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As the Seattle office is aware and for information of Baltimore, during December, 1976, Allen Landsberg Productions, Los Angeles, California, produced a documentary film concerning captioned case for possible use as a pilot film in a contemplated series which was possibly to be captioned "Still"At Large. " This series would deal with still uncaptured criminals and would feature a reward offer of $10,000. If this series did not materialize, it was planned to utilize the documentary film in the current series captioned "In Search Of," also produced by Allen Landsberg Productions and narrated by television star Leonard Nimoy. Upon instructions from the Bureau, the Portland office cooperated in the filming of this documentary, which filming included some footage of and commentary by SA Portland case agent.
On Sunday night, 10/28/79, the "In Search Of" tele- vision program broadcast the above mentioned documentary con- cerning this case. On 10/29/79, Hunt Valley Maryland, telephone telephoned the Portland office and spoke with SAC ARTHUR G. BARGER and SA advised that he had observed the above television show and had a suspect in mind who may possibly be identical with UNSUB.
BARGER and SA advised that he had observed the above television show and had a suspect in mind who may possibly be identical with UNSUB. stated he desired that his identity be kept confidential and that the suspect not be informed that he, furnished any information concerning him.
1611-81-8161 (2 )- Seattle 2 - Baltimore 2 - Portland
. SORRY HED.
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Approved:
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(Number)
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DB Cooper-17190
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related that his suspect is one who is employed at the Newark newsstand in Newark, Delaware. He said is a former military pilot, a veteran of the Korean war, came into a large amount of money at about the time of the hijacking in this matter and looks like the composite artist's conception prepared by Bureau artists in this matter. He stated that is probably in his 40's, but appears younger.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will, if suspect has not already been considered and eliminated in this matter, furnish Baltimore with appropriate background information with which to conduct indicated investigation to involve or eliminate in this matter.
Will, if suspect has not already been considered and eliminated in this matter, furnish Baltimore with appropriate background information with which to conduct indicated investigation to involve or eliminate in this matter.
BALTIMORE
AT NEWARK, DELAWARE. Will hold any investigation in abeyance pending advise from Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
- 2* -
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DB Cooper-17191 X Airtel
10/29/79
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
,b6
b7c
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
b6 b7C b7D
As the Seattle office is aware and for information of Baltimore, during December, 1976, Allen Landsberg Productions, Los Angeles, California, produced a documentary film concerning captioned case for possible use as a pilot film in a contemplated series which was possibly to be captioned "Still A Large." This series would deal with still uncaptured criminals and would feature a reward offer of $10,000. If this series did not materialize, it was planned to utilize the documentary film in the current series captioned "In Search Of," also produced by Allen Landsberg Productions and narrated by television star Leonard Nimoy.
it was planned to utilize the documentary film in the current series captioned "In Search Of," also produced by Allen Landsberg Productions and narrated by television star Leonard Nimoy. Upon instructions from the Bureau, the Portland office cooperated in the filming of this documentary, which filming included some footage of and commentary by SA Portland case agent.
On Sunday night, 10/28/79, the "In Search Of" tele- vision program broadcast the above mentioned documentary con- cerning this case. On 10/29/79, Hunt Valley,
telephoned the Portland
Maryland, telephone office and spoke with SAC ARTHUR G. BARGER and SA advised that he had observed the above television show and had a suspect in mind who may possibly be identical with UNSUB. stated he desired that his identity be kept confidential and that the suspect not be informed that he, furnished any information concerning him. (2)- Seattle 2 - Baltimore 2 - Portland
RPH : Ckw (6)
₹
DB Cooper-17192
b6 b7c
b6 b7c b7D11/1/79
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, TTO (164-169) (RUC) NORJACK (CO: SE)
It is recommended that this file be oxempted from the automatic file destruction program until such tine as the Seattle
b7D11/1/79
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, TTO (164-169) (RUC) NORJACK (CO: SE)
It is recommended that this file be oxempted from the automatic file destruction program until such tine as the Seattle Office so instructs.
Due to the notoriety attached to this particular okyjacking and a FGJ "John Doe" indictment, UFO fools that a significant amount of information might be lost if this case wore routinely destroyed.
2-Bureau 2 Seattle (164-81) 2-UFO (1- 66-5340) JPD: pop (G)
1621-51-8162 4 4
DB Cooper-17194DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, TTO (164-169) (RUC) NORJACK (00: SE)
11/1/79
It is recommended that this file be exempted from the automatic file destruction program until such time as the Seattle Office so instructs.
Due to the notoricty attached to this particular skyjacking and a FGJ "John Doc" indictment, WFO fools that a significant amount of information might be lost if this case were routinely destroyed.
2-Dureau 2 Seattle (164-01) 2-IF0 (1- 66-5340) JPD: pop (6)
164-81-8163
OK
DB Cooper-17195... FD-36: (Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL :
3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
11/9/78
003
FM SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
MINNEAPOLIS ROUTINE
BT
UNCLAS
SUB Sve P
NORJAK (A) , 00: SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER 8, 1978, COWLITZ COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, KELSO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDED A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PORTION OF A DECAL FOUND . BY AN INDIVIDUAL APPROXIMATELY TWELVE MILES DUE EAST OF CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON, IN A REMOTE AREA. THIS DECAL, WHICH WAS MADE OF WHITE PLASTIC WITH DARK RED LETTERING, WAS TORN BUT READ " ... URGENCY .. IT HANDLE, AFT AIR STAIR, TO OPERATE, ACCESS DOOR, PULL ON RE ... , .. DOE. LOCK WIRE WILL BRE .. , .. EGN HANDLE IS PULLED" . AT THE BOTTOM WERE THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS BAC27DPA.
IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL REPORTED A PARACHUTE IN A TREE. THE AREA WHERE THE PARACHUTE WAS REPORTED WAS WITHIN TWO TO THREE MILES OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DETAIL. CONTACT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S WIFE
JTG/ 1tl (1)
M
Sm W b6 b7C
Approved: PSM/3
Transmitted
(Number)
2358€
Per 0 DB Cooper-17196
FBI/DOJ
CONTACT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S WIFE
JTG/ 1tl (1)
M
Sm W b6 b7C
Approved: PSM/3
Transmitted
(Number)
2358€
Per 0 DB Cooper-17196
FBI/DOJ
164-81-8163-
,
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine _FD-36_(Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: SECRET Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
PAGE TWO SE 164-81 UNCLAS
REVEALED THE PARACHUTE HE ALLEGEDLY SAW WAS WHITE IN COLOR.
MINNEAPOLIS AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. WILL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES AND DETERMINE IF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED COULD HAVE COME FROM THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT USED BY COOPER. IF SO, WILL ASCERTAIN IF THE DECAL COULD HAVE COME FROM HIS AIRCRAFT. SUTEL RESULTS.
SEATTLE AT KELSO, WASHINGTON. WILL MAKE ATTEMPTS TO RECOVER THE PARACHUTE ALLEGEDLY SEEN AND THEREAFTER DETERMINE WHERE IT CAME : ROM.
WILL MAKE ATTEMPTS TO RECOVER THE PARACHUTE ALLEGEDLY SEEN AND THEREAFTER DETERMINE WHERE IT CAME : ROM.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
BT
Approved:
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(Number)
(Time)
Per
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17197 SE0003 3132358Z RR. MP DE SE R 09235 &Z NOV 78 FM SEATTLE (164-31) (P) MINNEAPOLIS ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
NDRJAK (A), 00 : SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER 8, 1978, COWLITZ COUNTY SHERIFF'S. OFFICE , KELSO , WASHINGTON, PROVIDED A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PORTION OF A DECA FOUND BY AN INDIVIDUAL APPROXIMATELY TWELVE MILES DUE EAST OF CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON, IN A REMOTE AREA. THIS DECAL , WHICH WAS MADE OF WHITE PLASTIC WITH DARK RED LETTERING , WAS TOPN BUT READ. " ... URGENCY . . IT HANDLE, AFT AIR STAIP , TO OPERATE, ACCESS DOOD, PULL ON CE ...... DOE. LOCK WIRE WILL BRE .... . EGY HANDLE IS PULLED". AT THE BOTTOM WERE THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS BAC27DPC .
IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL REPORTED A PARACHUTE IN A TREE. THE AREA WHERE THE PARA CHUTE' WAS REPORTED WAS WITHIN TWO TO THREE MILES OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DETAIL.
THE AREA WHERE THE PARA CHUTE' WAS REPORTED WAS WITHIN TWO TO THREE MILES OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DETAIL. CONTACT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S WIFE
DB.Cooper-17198
F
De 1621-81-8163PAGE TWO SE 164-81 UNCLAS
REVEALED THE PARACHUTE HE ALLEGEDLY SAW WAS WHITE IN COLOR. MINNEAPOLIS AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. WILL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES AND DETERMINE IF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED COULD HAVE COME FROM THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT USED BY COOPER. IF SO, WILL ASCEPTAIN IF THE DECAL COULD HAVE COME FROM HIS AIRCRAFT. SUTEL RESULTS.
SEATTLE AT KELSO , WASHINGTON. WILL MAKE ATTEMPTS TO RECOVER THE PARACHUTE ALLEGEDLY SEEN AND THEPEAFTER DETERMINE WHERE IT CAME FROM.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BT
DB Cooper-17199FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78) 2
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
11/9/79
HU
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-NEW) (SQUAD &)
SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
11/9/79
HU
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-NEW) (SQUAD &)
NORJACK CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-AIR PIRACY (A) 00: Seattle
On 10/28/79,
, Baltimore, Maryland, telephone number telephonically advised the Baltimore Division of the following information:
While watching a TV program that evening on a plane skyjacking where the subject jumped from an airplane after receiving a large sum of money, an artist sketch of the subject known as D. B. COOPER was shown.
stated that this sketch bears a strong resemblance to
resides in the
in the
located somewhere Atlanta, Georgia. ,
Atlanta, Georgia, is a
advised that always has large sums of money and no visible means of support.
A review of Baltimore indices revealed that NORJACK file has been destroyed. 2)- Seattle 2 - Atlanta 2 - Baltimore JPH: peh (6)
164-21-8164
NOVA1 3 1979
Approved:
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FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17200
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FBI ₹ :
BA (164-NEW)
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
3 1979
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FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17200
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FBI ₹ :
BA (164-NEW)
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Review SKYJACK file and furnish photograph, background information, and other items of lead value to Baltimore and Atlanta.
ATLANTA DIVISION
AT ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Locate and interview
re knowledge of SKYJACK.
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On 10/28/79, Baltimore, Maryland, telephone number telephonically advised the Baltimore Division of the following information:
While watching a TV program that evening on a plane skyjacking where the subject jumped from an airplane after receiving a large sum of money, an artist sketch of the subject known as D. B. COOPER was shown.
stated that this sketch bears a strong resemblance CO
resides in the located somewhere in the Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta, Georgia, is a
advised that always has large sums of money and no visible means of support.
Atlanta, Georgia, is a
advised that always has large sums of money and no visible means of support.
A review of Baltimore indices revealed that NORJACK file has been destroyed.
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Old parachute wasn't from famed hijacker
Cowlitz County Sheriff Les Nelson says a parachute found in the Kalama River area last Wednesday was definitely not one used by D.B. Cooper in the skyjacking of a Nor- thwest Orient Airlines jet on Nov. 24, 1971.
"We checked with the FBI Tues- day, and they say this is neither the type nor color of the chutes Cooper had,"'Nelson said.
The parachute turned over to the sheriff's office Monday had a small tag bearing the words "U.S. Air Force," he said, and appeared to be i a drag chute.
The parachute turned over to the sheriff's office Monday had a small tag bearing the words "U.S. Air Force," he said, and appeared to be i a drag chute.
It was discovered by a logger, Darrell G. Ray of 118 Red Row, Kelso, near the 6257 line off Kalama River Road.
The chute had been buried under vegetation, and appeared to have been in the woods for a long time, ac- cording to the sheriff's office.
Bill Williams, an FBI spokesman in Portland, said the chute is not related to the skyjacking case, even though it was found in the general area where Cooper is believed to. have left the plane.
The man using the name D. B. Cooper boarded the jet bound from Portland to Seattle on Thanksgiving eve 1971. During the flight he. threatened to blow up the plane with a bomb he claimed to have in a brief- case unless he was given ransom money.
After the aircraft landed in Seat- tle, he freed the passengers and was given $200,000 cash and four parachutes. He ordered the plane to fly to. Reno, but opened the rear airstair over Southwest Washington, and bailed out.
He ordered the plane to fly to. Reno, but opened the rear airstair over Southwest Washington, and bailed out.
No trace has been found of the sky- jacker, the ransom money or the parachutes.
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle teletype to Minneapolis, 11/9/78 and "'inneapolis telcall to Seattle, 11/12/78.
Enclosed for the Minneapolis Division is one polaroid photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, as described in referenced teletype.
LEAD
MINNEAPOLIS At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will advise the Seattle Division of the results of the display of the photograph to Northwest Orient Airlines.
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FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
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SEATTLE
Re Seattle teletype to Minneapolis, 11/9/78 and Minneapolis telcall to Seattle, 11/12/78.
Enclosed for the Minneapolis Division is one polaroid photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, as described in referenced teletype.
LEAD
MINNEAPOLIS At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will advise the Seattle Division of the results of the display of the photograph to Northwest Orient Airlines.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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5 1 DB Cooper-17206OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1932 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/15/79
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FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (Monterey RA)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
Enclosed for Seattle Division is one paper bearing photo- graphs of United States Navy personnel assigned to Class "YS 72", which includes a photograph of
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is currently attending a "Joint Intra-Operability of Tactical Command and Control Systems" School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
Leads in this matter are being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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DATE: 11/15/79
FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (Monterey RA) ៛
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
Enclosed for Seattle Division is one paper bearing photo- graphs of United States Navy personnel assigned to Class "YS 72", which includes a photograph of
On 11/13/79
(Protect Identity) Monterey, California, appeared at the Monterey Resident Agency, and provided SA with the enclosed
photographs. stated that on Sunday, 11/11/79 he watched a television program on Station KOED (Channel 9) , San
stated that on Sunday, 11/11/79 he watched a television program on Station KOED (Channel 9) , San Francisco, which program dealt with Skyjacking, and specifically went into the "D. B. COOPER" case. advised that when a composite drawing of "COOPER" was displayed on the program, was astounded at the striking similarity between this composite drawing and
,United States Navy, who was during 1977. added that he does not
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Leads in this matter are being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Possible D.B. Cooper clue found
KELSO - (AP) - A heavy . plastic placard from a Boeing 727, found by a hunter in a thickly . ¡wooded area, could be a link to! the unsolved November 24, 1971,. D.B. Cooper skyjacking, authori- ties said today.
Cooper is thought to have para- chuted from a Northwest Airlines jet near Woodland, about 10 miles south of here, with $200,000 in $20 bills.
The placard is described as an [, emergency-warning notice of the !: type posted next to the rear exit,; of 727s.
"There isn't any way that it could have come off a plane with- out the (rear) door being opened," said the Cowlitz County sheriff, Les Nelson. "We know that two days after Cooper jumped that the placard was missing off the plane.
"There isn't any way that it could have come off a plane with- out the (rear) door being opened," said the Cowlitz County sheriff, Les Nelson. "We know that two days after Cooper jumped that the placard was missing off the plane.
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"This is the first probable, tan- gible piece of evidence that has surfaced in the D.B. Cooper case," he added. "It's inconceiva- ble, it's one in a million, that any" 1 other plane could have lost it ini. the area in which D.B. Cooper jumped."
The placard was found about . "six flying minutes" from where Cooper is believed to have jumped, said Nelson. It was found last November by an elk hunter, Carroll Hicks, of Kelso, near a Weyerhaeuser Co. logging road north of Ariel, said Nelson.
The Federal Bureau of Investi- ngation and sheriff's detectives ;; withheld information about the I
find while trying to verify the pla- card's origin, he said.
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The jet was en route to Seattle from Portland when Cooper hand- ed a stewardess a note saying he had a bomb. After picking up the ransom and two parachutes in Seattle, and allowing the passen- gers and two of three stewardess- ies to disembark, Cooper ordered the plane to Reno.
After picking up the ransom and two parachutes in Seattle, and allowing the passen- gers and two of three stewardess- ies to disembark, Cooper ordered the plane to Reno. When the plane landed in Reno, the rear ramp Iwas down, and the money, one parachute and Cooper were gone. ..
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Date:
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Possible D.B. Cooper clue! found
Į KELSO - (AP) - A heavy" iplastic placard from a Boeing 727, found by a hunter in a thickly . jwooded area, could be a link to ! the unsolved November 24, 1971, D.B. Cooper skyjacking, authori- ties said today.
Cooper is thought to have para- chuted from a Northwest Airlines 'jet near Woodland, about 10 miles south of here, with $200,000 in $20 bills.
1) The placard is described as an î, emergency-warning notice of the l; type posted next to the rear exit, of 727s.
1) The placard is described as an î, emergency-warning notice of the l; type posted next to the rear exit, of 727s.
"There isn't any way that it could have come off a plane with- out the (rear) door being opened," said the Cowlitz County sheriff, Les Nelson. "We know that two days after Cooper jumped that the placard was missing off the plane.
"This is the first probable, tan- gible piece of evidence that has surfaced in the D.B. Cooper case," he added. "It's inconceiva- ble, it's one in a million, that any ! other plane could have lost it in! the area in which D.B. Cooper jumped."
The placard was found about "six flying minutes" from where Cooper is believed to have jumped, said Nelson. It was found last November by an elk "hunter, Carroll Hicks, of Kelso, near a Weyerhaeuser Co. logging road north of Ariel, said Nelson.
The Federal Bureau of Investi- agation and sheriff's detectives withheld information about the
find while trying to verify the pla- card's origin, he said.
The jet was en route to Seattle from Portland when Cooper hand- ed a stewardess a note saying he had a bomb.
The jet was en route to Seattle from Portland when Cooper hand- ed a stewardess a note saying he had a bomb. After picking up the ransom and two parachutes in Seattle, and allowing the passen- gers and two of three stewardess- ies to disembark, Cooper ordered ¡the plane to Reno. When the planei landed in Reno, the rear ramp Iwas down, and the money, one parachute and Cooper were gone. +
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Date:
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Character:
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DB Cooper-17210X Afrtel
6/13/79
TO: SAC,
FROM: SAC,
- FUGITIVE; ~ Suspect
Theft of Rembrandt Painting 3/3/71 Entitled "Le Rabbin Leon Bonnat Museum Bayonne, France - VICTIM ITSP
(00: BUFFALO)
Re Buffalo teletype to Seattle, 3/19/79, Seattle letter to Buffalo. 5/15/79, and Buffalo telcal to Seattle, 6/5/79 (SA
Previous investigation at
reveals that one who was cooperating with California law enforcement authorities, had identified a as a French National who was in
5/15/79, and Buffalo telcal to Seattle, 6/5/79 (SA
Previous investigation at
reveals that one who was cooperating with California law enforcement authorities, had identified a as a French National who was in possession of the captioned painting when he met him in the fall of 1971 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In April, 1973, advised the
FBI that was in possession of the captioned painting and had obtained it by a "rip off" of a cocaine dealer in Canada. Allegedly utilizing the alias
of and at that time, was shot during this rip off" and has
Recent investigation conducted by Buffalo has
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is known to have utilized the following aliases:
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SEATTLE
AT SEATLLE, WASHINGTON
1. Search indices for references of his aliases.
and
2. Contact local or other activities,
officials and obtain information concerning known associates, and current conviction.
3. Set forth status of NORJAK as discussed in referenced telcal.
Contact local or other activities,
officials and obtain information concerning known associates, and current conviction.
3. Set forth status of NORJAK as discussed in referenced telcal.
as suspect in
AT
with
1. Conduct an intensive and detailed interview re his association with during the period 1971 - 1973.
2. Attempt to secure
cooperation in this matter and obtain any information he may have re hangouts, associates, activities, etc., that would be of benefit as lead material in locating
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TO:	SAC,
FROM:	SAC,

- FUGITIVE; - Suspect
Theft of Rembrandt Painting 3/3/71 Entitled "Le Rabbin" Leon Bonnat Museum Bayonne, France - VICTIM ITSP (00: BUFFALO)
Re Buffalo teletype to Seattle, 3/19/79,
- FUGITIVE; - Suspect
Theft of Rembrandt Painting 3/3/71 Entitled "Le Rabbin" Leon Bonnat Museum Bayonne, France - VICTIM ITSP (00: BUFFALO)
Re Buffalo teletype to Seattle, 3/19/79, Seattle letter to Ruffalo. 5/15/79, and Buffalo telcal to Seattle, 6/5/79 (SA
Previous investigation at
reveals that one who was cooperating with California law enforcement authorities, had identified a as a French National who was in possession of the captioned painting when he met him in the fall of 1971 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In April, 1973, advised the
FBI that was in possession of the captioned painting and had obtained it by a "rip off" of a cocaine dealer in Canada. Allegedly utilizing the alias of and at that time, was shot during this "rip off" and bas
Recent investigation conducted by Buffalo has
determined that
true name is
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TRANSMIT VIA: [_I Teletype
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5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA: [_I Teletype
PRECEDENCE:
('1,AS SIFICATION: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET [] Facsimile AIRTEL
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FBI SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO
Date : 7/23/79
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164- ) SUBJ.
FROM:
SAC, ATLANTA (164-0) (P) (SQUAD 2)
D.B. COOPER CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT 00: SEATTLE ,
On 7/18/79, Deputy U.S. Marshal, Rome Division, NDGA, Rome, GA requested to see a photograph of subject as she has encountered a white male last name of who has just invested in a large acreage of land and has been unable to
in the learn anything about him. He has no other reason to @believe about could be subject.
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Suairtel of subjects description photograph and summary of violation ..
ATLANTA DIVISION
AT ROME, GEORGIA
Upon receipt of terms from Seattle will recontact Deputy Marshal and resolve matter .. (Atlanta's reference regarding COOPER has been destroyed.) 2} Seattle 2- Atlanta WKP /smw (4).
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TO:
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D.B. COOPER CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT 00: SEATTLE
On 7/13/79, Deputy U.S. Marshal, Rome Division, NDGA, Rome, GA requested to see a photograph of subject as he has encountered a white male last name of who has just invested in a large acreage of land in the and has been unable to learn anything about him. He has no other reason to believe about could be subject.
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Cubirtel of subjects description photograph and summary of violation. ATLANTA DIVISION
AT ROME, GEORGIA
Upon receipt of terms from Seattle will recontact Deputy Marshal and resolve matter. (Atlanta's reference regarding COOPER has been destroyed.)
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E: Acknowledge For Information Return assignment card Assign Reassign Handle Return file serial Bring file Initial & return Call me Leads need attention Return with action taken Correct Open case Return with explanation 
Deadline 
Prepare lead cards 
Search and return Delinquent Prepare tickler See me Discontinue Recharge file seria! Type Expedite File Send to SUB J
Spokane has an informant that thinks
disappeared 6/71 and has not been Allen Since SAU
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Spokane has an informant that thinks
disappeared 6/71 and has not been Allen Since SAU
See reverse side
Office 164-81-8191
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She said that on either Tuesday or Wednesday proceeding Thanksgiving Day, 1971, she came to Provo, Utah, and cannot recall at the time if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
She said that on either Tuesday or Wednesday proceeding Thanksgiving Day, 1971, she came to Provo, Utah, and cannot recall at the time if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., were at the residence or if She stated she thinks that MC COY and were at the residence on Thanksgiving Day, and seemed to recall that at the spur of the moment, MC COY and decided to go to Las Vegas, Nevada, and they wanted her to go to Las Vegas with them, but stated she did not have any money to spend on gambling. She stated that she cannot recall if RICHARD FLOYD MC COY was at the residence on Wednesday, and said there is no specific incident that she can recall that would place him in the residence on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. She stated she seems to recall that MC COY called the residence to check on sometime in the evening of Thanksgiving, and stated that it seems to her that they had Thanksgiving dinner earlier, possibly 12:30 P.M. or 1:00 P.M., and that shortly thereafter MC COY and left for Las Vegas. She later pointed out that while they had a Thanksgiving dinner,
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she cannot recall if this dinner was on Thanksgiving Day itself, or the following Sunday. She stated that she would like to help to exactly place the whereabouts of MC COY at that period of time, but is just unable to recall definitely.
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After 8 years, D.B. Cooper hijacking remains a mystery
by CLYDE.JABIN United Press International
PORTLAND - Thanksgiving time has special meaning for Ralph Himmelsbach; "Federal Bureau of Investigation: agent, especially this year.
It marks the eighth anniversary of his search for D.B. Cooper, who parachuted from a skyjacked jetliner to oblivion with $200,000 in $20 bill's on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.
Himmelsback has put in thousands of hours, more than any other law-enforce- ment official, trying to catch Cooper, and it will be his last Thanksgiving on the case. He takes mandatory retirement next September 30 after 281/2 years with, the F.
Himmelsback has put in thousands of hours, more than any other law-enforce- ment official, trying to catch Cooper, and it will be his last Thanksgiving on the case. He takes mandatory retirement next September 30 after 281/2 years with, the F.B.I.
Cooper boarded a Northwest Orient. Airlines Boeing 727 jetliner in- Portland, took control of the aircraft by threatening to explode a ""bomb" in. his briefcase, forced it to land in Seattle where he got
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the ransom money, then parachuted into the Southwest Washington wilderness. No trace of him or the money ever was found.
Himmelsbach says he will not retire frustrated if he does not solve the case.
"It hasn't been frustrating, it has been fascinating," he said. "It has been inter- esting every step of the way."
The F,B.I. approach also is directed against getting too emotionally tied up in a case, he said, since an agent then would not be as effective.
"I do not have an ax to grind,"" he said of Cooper.
Himmelsbach, who, spent Thanksgiv- ing eve, 1971, listening to the radio com- munications, recalls how the pilot men- tioned during the flight from Seattle that" he thought Cooper had jumped because of a "low pressure bump.
Himmelsbach, who, spent Thanksgiv- ing eve, 1971, listening to the radio com- munications, recalls how the pilot men- tioned during the flight from Seattle that" he thought Cooper had jumped because of a "low pressure bump." The agent said this bump, which also registered on the flight recorder at 8:11 p.m., occurred. when the door in the tail of the plane
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swung back partially shut after Cooper jumped.
Two F-106 fighter pilots from McCord Air Force base were following the airliner after it left Seattle en route to the Cooper- ordered destination of Reno, Nev., but the fighter pilots did not see Cooper jump,
On Thanksgiving Day, Himmelsbach. spent. two hours flying with a Civil Air Patrol pilot in a small aircraft, criss- crossing the densely forested area where - it was computed that Cooper went-down in the Lake Merwin region.
"We 'didn't see a thing," the agent said:
The next day, an Army unit from Fort Lewis was brought in to search the north- east Clark County area. The soldiers. found nothing. .
The only item that has ever turned up from the flight .was the 727's rear door plastic plaque, apparently torn off by.
The only item that has ever turned up from the flight .was the 727's rear door plastic plaque, apparently torn off by. wind, found last January 12 miles north of where Cooper was believed to have jumped.
"Cooper had to have a stewardess. put the' door down during the flight," said Himmelsbach, adding that she then re- turned to the pilot's cabin. "That was 'the last time anyone saw him before. he jumped."
Himmelsbach said the F.B.I. has been able to -pretty well determine what hap- pened during the hijacking, but has. no. clues as to who Cooper actually is-or how the skyjacker got to Portland Internation- al Airport.
The agent thinks Cooper got the idea for the crime, from a news report two weeks before about a hijacking attempt in Canada where the man was captured be- fore the plane got off the ground.
Himmelsbach said the F.B.I, continues work on the mystery.
"We've pledged to the public and to ourselves to give everything a hard look, the said.
Himmelsbach said not every "little detail" on the case has been made public
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.
Himmelsbach said not every "little detail" on the case has been made public
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:,: The agent said that in addition to the official time on the case he has also flown over the area of the parachuting in his own plane or on other flights.
"" "" "I always look to see if I can see -something," Himmelsbach said.
Details of the hijacking have become as well known to residents around Lake Merwin.as the Indian legends of the area. For the past few years, a tavern at Ariel on the edge of the lake has held a Thanksgiving eve "D.
as the Indian legends of the area. For the past few years, a tavern at Ariel on the edge of the lake has held a Thanksgiving eve "D.B. Cooper party" for the hijacker - or anyone else who »might want to.drop in.
Thus far, the guest of honor has not showed up.
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After 8 years, D.B.
Cooper hijacking remains a mystery.
by CLYDE JABIN United Press International ..
İ PORTLAND - Thanksgiving time has special meaning for Ralph Himmelsbach, 'Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, especially this year."
It marks the eighth anniversary of his search for D.B, Cooper, who parachuted from a skyjacked jetliner to oblivion with $200,000 in $20 bills on Thanksgiving eve, 1971.'
Himmelsback has put in thousands of hours, more than any other law-enforce- ment official, trying to catch Cooper, and it will be his last Thanksgiving on the case. He takes mandatory retirement next September 30 after 281/2 years with the F.B.I.
Cooper boarded a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 jetliner in Portland, took control of the aircraft by threatening to explode a "bomb" in his
Cooper boarded a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 jetliner in Portland, took control of the aircraft by threatening to explode a "bomb" in his briefcase, forced it to land in Seattle where he got
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the ransom money, then parachuted into "the Southwest Washington wilderness. No trace of him or the money ever was found.
Himmelsbach says he will not retire frustrated if he does not solve the case.
"It hasn't been frustrating, it has been fascinating," he said. "It has been inter- esting every step of the way."
The F.B.I. approach also is directed against getting too emotionally tied up in a case, he said, since an agent then would not be as effective.
"I do not have an ax to grind," he said of Cooper.
Himmelsbach, who. spent Thanksgiv- ing eve, 1971, listening to the radio com- : munications, recalls how the pilot men- tioned during the flight from Seattle that+ he thoughit Cooper had jumped because of · a "low pressure bump." The agent said this bump, which also registered on the flight recorder at 8:11 p.m., occurred when the door in the tail of the plane
swung back partially shut after Cooper jumped.
" The agent said this bump, which also registered on the flight recorder at 8:11 p.m., occurred when the door in the tail of the plane
swung back partially shut after Cooper jumped.
Two F-106 fighter pilots from McCordi Air Force base were following the airliner!' after it left Seattle en route to the Cooper-4. ordered destination of Reno, Nev., but the fighter pilots did not see Cooper jump.
On Thanksgiving Day, Himmelsbach spent. two hours flying with a Civil Air Patrol pilot in a small aircraft, criss- crossing the densely forested area where ~ it was computed that Cooper went down in the Lake Merwin region.
"We didn't see a thing," the agent said.
The next day, an Army unit from Fort Lewis was brought in to search the north- east Clark County area. The soldiers found nothing.
The only item that has ever turned up from the flight .was the 727's rear door plastic plaque, apparently torn off by wind, found last January 12 miles north of where Cooper was believed to have jumped.
"Cooper had to have a stewardess put the door down during the flight," said Himmelsbach, adding that she then re- turned to the pilot's cabin.
"Cooper had to have a stewardess put the door down during the flight," said Himmelsbach, adding that she then re- turned to the pilot's cabin. "That was the last time anyone saw him before he, jumped.".
Himmelsbach said the F.B.I. has been able to pretty well determine what hap -. pened during the hijacking, but has no_ clues as to who Cooper actually is or how . the skyjacker got to Portland Internation- al Airport.
The agent thinks Cooper got the idea . for the crime from a news report two weeks before about a hijacking attempt in Canada where the man was captured be- fore the plane got off the ground.
· Himmelsbach said the F.B.I. continues 'work on the mystery.
"We've pledged to the public and to ourselves to give everything a hard look," he said.
Himmelsbach said not every "little detail" on the case has been made public
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Date of transcription
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Northwest
Canton, Ohio, was interviewed at the offices of the U. S. Attorney, Salt Lake City. was exhibited photographs of a dark blue or black tie, and a tie clasp that appears to have a white round center, approximately the size of a dime. stated that she recalls that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., had a tie similar to the one depicted in the photograph, and also she recalls that he had a tie clasp similar to the one depicted in the photo- graph. She stated the reason she remembers these two items being worn by MC COY, is the fact that
and she recalls that when he visited her home on one occasion, he bent over a coffee table, and the picture stuck in her mind.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving, 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of MC COY in which he is wearing a tie.
stated that she has some letters that had written to her during the Thanksgiving, 1971, period and she also thinks that she may have some photographs of MC COY in which he is wearing a tie. She stated that she will make these letters and photographs available to her attorney, who in turn will make them available to the FBI.

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Sure For the information of the Seattle Division, one Fresno, California, was contacted at her request at her residence on November 5, 1979, at which time she advised as follows : stated that on Wednesday, October 17, 1979, she was watching the television show "In Search Of" which featured a show about the 1971 skyjacking of a North- western Airlines Flight, in which D. B. COOPER was involved. stated that she was born and reared in the Washington town of and knew an individual in that town while attending high school there who she ie dentified as Upon seeing the com- posite drawing of D. B. COOPER on the above mentioned television show, it immediately struck her that the com- posite drawing closely resembled stated that disappeared from sometime
the Washington area
in 1970-1971. According to no one knew his where- abouts until he reappeared sometime in 1975, at which time
Snohomish. Washington. met him in a local bar, after described as having previously had skydiving as a hobby, and that he presently lives in Monroe, Washington.
met him in a local bar, after described as having previously had skydiving as a hobby, and that he presently lives in Monroe, Washington. She described him as follows:
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SEARCHED PRIDAJ
JERIA- 12 DVD NOV 23 1979
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him more recently as indicated above. stated that she could furnish no further descriptive data regarding
concluded by stating that located at the above mentioned residence, could furnish further information regarding in the event the FBI was interested in pursuing this matter further.
The above information is being furnished to the Seattle Division for informational purposes only and any further investigative efforts in
The above information is being furnished to the Seattle Division for informational purposes only and any further investigative efforts in connection with that information is being left to the discretion of the Seattle Division.
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DATE:
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA (A)
00: Seattle
TX:
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
For the information of the Seattle Division, one Fresno, California, wa's contacted at her request at her residence on November 5, 1979, at which time she advised as follows : stated that on Wednesday, October 17, 1979, she was watching the television show "In Search Of" which featured a show about the 1971 skyjacking of a North- western Airlines Flight, in which D.B. COOPER was involved. stated that she was born and reared in the Washington town of and knew an individual in that town while attending high school there who she ia dentified as Upon seeing the com- posite drawing of D.
stated that she was born and reared in the Washington town of and knew an individual in that town while attending high school there who she ia dentified as Upon seeing the com- posite drawing of D.B. COOPER on the above mentioned television show, it immediately struck her that the com- posite drawing closely resembled stated that disappeared from
the Washington area
› sometime in 1970-1971. According to no one knew his where- abouts until he reappeared sometime in 1975, at which time
Snohomish, Washington, met him in a local bar, after described as having previously had skydiving as a hobby, and that he presently lives in Monroe, Washington. She described him as follows:
Race
White
Male
Age
Sex Height 5' 10" to 5" 11" Presently 47 years to 48 years old 16-1-81-8173 b6 b7C
stated that she has not seen him for approxi- mately 10 years, although has seen
2-Seattle 1-Sacramento DNL/gc (3) Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
of
NOV 23 1979
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
of
NOV 23 1979
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advised
that he was a student at Brigham Young University working on his masters degree. He stated he remembers RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. and recalled he was at his residence on Thanks- giving Day, 1971. He stated he met MC COY in a law enforcement class,
He stated MC COY had told him that he had been in Southeast Asia in the military and that he planned to return there after his graduation.
He stated MC COY invited him to his home on Thanksgiving, but he did not remember anything that was said by MC COY or any of the other guests. He stated he spent most of his time playing with having arrived at the MC COY residence about 10:00 a.m., and MC COY was there.

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A merrymaker from Cooper's Caper Days two years ago. The yearly event in Ariel fetes D.B. Cooper's 1971 disappearance
Cooper's
Caper Days
Ariel set to cheer hijacker's leap
By Richard Spiro The Daily News
ARIEL - Saturday will be Cooper's Caper Days once more in this community, where hi- jacker 'D.B. Cooper, burdened with $200,000, might have jumped: from the rear door of a Boeing 727 on Nov. 24, 1971.
David R. Butterfield, publicity chairman for this more or less prestigious event, plans to whomp up 30 gallons of loggers' stew outdoors. near the Ariel Store and Tavern.
Butterfield, publicity chairman for this more or less prestigious event, plans to whomp up 30 gallons of loggers' stew outdoors. near the Ariel Store and Tavern.
Rumors that he will not be allowed to prepare the stew inside the store because the effluvium would dangerously weaken the rafters is described by Butterfield as arrant nonsense.
There have been some changes since the celebration was first thrust upon the helpless populace. Dave and Laurel Fisher, one-time Californians, now own the store. And instead of buffalo stew, Butterfield has to make do with loggers' stew because the buffalo have all gone to that happy hunting ground.
No one knows where Cooper has gone, but there is more than a slight suspicion that he too is roaming that happy hunting ground, where the $200,000 he extorted from Northwest Orient Airlines will do him no good.
Butterfield notes that the celebration this year will be spiced up a bit because earlier a sign from the rear door of a Boeing 727 was found in the area. More recently an orange and white parachute turned up in a wooded area of the county.
year will be spiced up a bit because earlier a sign from the rear door of a Boeing 727 was found in the area. More recently an orange and white parachute turned up in a wooded area of the county. The FBI says it was not one used by Cooper.
The only hard and fast facts, however, are that neither Cooper - if indeed that is his name -- nor the money has ever been found.
Meanwhile, back at the Ariel Store the pot- bellied stove will valiantly attempt to keep the place warm while theories as to the hijacker's fate circulate with the other hot air from the stove.
Cooper may or may not be alive, but he lives, and apparently will continue to live among other legends of the great Northwest.
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maker from Cooper's Caper Days two years ago. The yearly event in Ariel fetes D.B. Cooper's 1971 disappearance
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By Richard Spiro The Daily
Cooper's 1971 disappearance
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By Richard Spiro The Daily News
ARIEL - Saturday will be Cooper's Caper Days once more in this community, where hi- jacker D.B. Cooper, burdened with $200,000, might have jumped from the rear door of a Boeing 727 on Nov. 24, 1971.
David R. Butterfield, publicity chairman for this more or less prestigious event, plans to whomp up 30 gallons of loggers' stew outdoors near the Ariel Store and Tavern.
Rumors that he will not be allowed to prepare the stew inside the store because the effluvium would dangerously weaken the rafters is described by Butterfield as arrant nonsense.
There have been some changes since the celebration was first thrust upon the helpless populace. Dave and Laurel Fisher, one-time Californians, now own the store. And instead of buffalo stew, Butterfield has to make do with loggers' stew because the buffalo have all gone to that happy hunting ground.
No one knows where Cooper has gone, but there is more than a slight suspicion that he too is roaming that happy hunting ground, where the $200,
No one knows where Cooper has gone, but there is more than a slight suspicion that he too is roaming that happy hunting ground, where the $200,000 he extorted from Northwest Orient Airlines will do him no good.
Butterfield notes that the celebration this year will be spiced up a bit because earlier a sign from the rear door of a Boeing 727 was found in the area. More recently an orange and white parachute turned up in a wooded area of the county. The FBI says it was not one used by Cooper.
The only hard and fast facts, however, are that neither Cooper - if indeed that is his name - nor the money has ever been found.
Meanwhile, back at the Ariel Store the pot- bellied stove will valiantly attempt to keep the place warm while theories as to the hijacker's fate circulate with the other hot air from the stove.
Cooper may or may not be alive, but he lives, and apparently will continue to live among other legends of the great Northwest.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
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telephone for the MC COY family.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
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telephone for the MC COY family. She
advised stated she could not remember if for them on Thanksgiving Day, 1971. She stated at the time, and she could not remember the exact dates. She stated all of was done in the MC COY home, and it was never
She stated that one day before Thanksgiving, and for
about RICHARD MC COY went to Salt Lake City. She stated she did not know if that is where they went but this is what they told her.
She further advised that she was never around them when they conversed with one another.

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Hijack high jinks to mark Dan Cooper's 1971 leap
By LEVERETT RICHARDS of The Oregonian staff
ARIEL, Wash. - They'll have another party Saturday in this hamlet 10 miles east of Woodland.
There will be loggers' stew and log- gers' brew and much to-do over the elusive guest of honor at the Ariel Store and Tavern, which will hold open house from noon to midnight or whenever.
""We don't know whether the guest of honor will show up or not, but we have broadcast invitations far and wide to Dan Cooper, wherever he is," said Laurel Fisher; who with her husband, David, own the emporium in this tiny timber town made famous by Cooper,. the first of the high-flying, high-finance hijackers.
Cooper made history eight years ago, on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov, 24, when he hijacked Northwest Airlines flight 305 in Portland, bailed out at 8:
Cooper made history eight years ago, on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov, 24, when he hijacked Northwest Airlines flight 305 in Portland, bailed out at 8:10 p.m. that stormy night near Ariel - and vanished.
Not a trace of the man who gave the name of Cooper or any of the 10,000 $20 bills. he carried has been found, de- spite a series of intensive searches by ground and air over the flight's route from Seattle to Reno, during which Cooper is believed to have bailed out in freezing weather in a howling storm.
The FBI continues to get "Cooper calls," said :Bill Williams, FBI spokes- man in Portland. The latest was a para- chute found Nov. 7 near the Kalama: River Road, which proved to have no connection with the Cooper case.
But that doesn't discourage the sponsors of "Cooper Capers Day," which has been held since 1975.
"People will be dropping in all day, sitting around the wood stove or the 30-gallon stew pot, swapping lies and maybe buying a few of the "Hijacker's Guide" book we have for sale or the T-shirts which say 'I was there, D.B. Cooper Day, '79,"" Mrs.
around the wood stove or the 30-gallon stew pot, swapping lies and maybe buying a few of the "Hijacker's Guide" book we have for sale or the T-shirts which say 'I was there, D.B. Cooper Day, '79,"" Mrs. Fisher said.
There will also be sky divers para- chuting into town about noon.
"Maybe Cooper will be among them, who knows?" Mrs. Fisher added.
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By LEVERETT RICHARDS of The Oregonian stat?
ARIEL, Wash. .- They'll have another party Saturday in this hamlet 10 miles east of Woodland.
There will be loggers' stew and log- gers' brew and much to-do over the elusive guest of honor at the Ariel Store and Tavern, which will hold open house from noon to midnight or whenever.
"We don't know whether the guest of honor will show up or not, but we have broadcast invitations far and wide to Dan Cooper, wherever he is,"
"We don't know whether the guest of honor will show up or not, but we have broadcast invitations far and wide to Dan Cooper, wherever he is," said Laurel Fisher, who with her husband, David, own the emporium in this tiny timber town made famous by Cooper,. the first of the high-flying, high-finance hijackers.
Cooper made history eight years ago, on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 24, when he hijacked Northwest Airlines' flight 305 in Portland, bailed out at 8:10 p.m. that stormy night near Ariel - and vanished.
Not a trace of the man who gave the name of Cooper or any of the 10,000 $20 bills he carried has been found, de- spite a series of intensive searches by : ground and air over the flight's route from Seattle to Reno, during which Coopet is believed to have bailed out in freezing weather in a howling storm,
The FBI continues to get "Cooper calls," said Bill Williams, FBI spokes- man in Portland. The latest was a para- chute found Nov. 7 near the Kalama River Road, which proved to have no connection with the Cooper case.
But that doesn't discourage the sponsors of "Cooper Capers Day," which has been held since 1975.
7 near the Kalama River Road, which proved to have no connection with the Cooper case.
But that doesn't discourage the sponsors of "Cooper Capers Day," which has been held since 1975.
"People will be dropping in all day,' sitting around the wood stove or the 30-gallon stew pot, swapping lies and maybe buying a few of the 'Hijacker's Guide' book we have for sale or the T-shirts which say 'I was there, D.B. Cooper Day, '79,' " Mrs. Fisher said.
There will also be sky divers para- chuting into town about noon.
"Maybe Cooper will be among them, who knows?" Mrs. Fisher added.
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furnished the following information:
Provo, Utah,
She advised she is
and remembers that for the RICHARD MC COY family on Thanksgiving Day of 1971. She stated that on this date and that she was
was picked up by one of the MC COY family at approxi- mately 4:00 PM that day.
She stated that on this date and that she was
was picked up by one of the MC COY family at approxi- mately 4:00 PM that day.
stated that the MC COYs called her prior
to their picking up and stated they needed because they were flying to Las Vegas, Nevada with some friends that evening. She stated she did not know the name of the friends and does not know the time they left for Las Vegas, nor does she remember the time they returned; however, it was late in the night when returned home and she would estimate
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If hijacker had invested Art could've made Cooper rich
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If hijacker had invested Art could've made Cooper rich
By LES.BLUMENTHAL
SEATTLE - If Dan Cooper had invested the $200,000 he skyjacked eight years ago in Orien- tal rugs, apartment houses or Charles Russell paintings, he'd be a mil- lionaire-today.
Maybe he is.
Authorities don't know if Cooper, history's first known skyjacker-for- money, is dead or alive. But they have found no trace of him since he dived out the back end of a Northwest Airlines 727. jetliner with a parachute and disappeared into the night over Southwestern Washington on Nov. 24, 1971.
If he lived and was shrewd he could have parlayed the 21 pounds of $20 bills into a fortune. The money was in a bag strapped to his chest.
Maybe the man who bought his ticket as "Dan Cooper" but was trans- formed in history as "D.B. Cooper" put the money in stocks, bonds or foreign exchanges. Maybe he's sitting in an Acapulco condominium laughing.
Or as Steve Morris, a Seattle antique dealer said, "He's probably liv- ing in east Ballard (a Seattle neighborhood), paying for groceries with the $20
Or as Steve Morris, a Seattle antique dealer said, "He's probably liv- ing in east Ballard (a Seattle neighborhood), paying for groceries with the $20 bills he got and wishing he had bought gold.
"There is really no end to the money he could have madeif he had in- vested in antiques," claims Morn's, a member of the Apprajser Associa- tion of America.
could have tried real es- tate.
"That's where I would have put it," said John Teutsch Jr. of Rainier Mortgage Co.
Teutsch said Cooper could have used the money for a down pay- ment on a $1 million apartment building that would be worth $2 mil- lion today, even more if the units had been con- verted to condominiums.
"Eight years ago Seat- tle was just coming out of the Boeing crash. You could buy $20,000* to $25,000 houses all over the place. Those houses would be worth up to
$70,000 apiece now," said Teutsch.
Steven Haley of Fried- lander & Sons, a Seattle jewelry store, says Coop- er could have invested in a "traditional form of concentrating wealth" by buying diamonds ..
Diamonds are worth.
Steven Haley of Fried- lander & Sons, a Seattle jewelry store, says Coop- er could have invested in a "traditional form of concentrating wealth" by buying diamonds ..
Diamonds are worth. up to three times as much nów as they were in 1971.
"Nowadays, a five- carat stone costs about $50,000. Back then it cost about $15,000," said Ha- ley.
John Pringle, assistant special agent in charge of the Seattle FBI office,
said Friday, "We don't have any more idea where he is now than when he pulled the job."
Pringle says it's possi- ble.Cooper could have spent the money without anyone knowing, even though authorities had the serial numbers of the bills.
While American citi- zens couldn't own gold in 1971, Cooper could have bought the precious met- al on the Swiss exchange for between $125 and $150 an ounce back then, said Haley. Gold now sells for over $390 Jan ounce.
A $200,000 investment in Oriental rugs in 1971 would be worth $1.8 mil- lion now, said Morris. : Antique American furni- ture has quadrupled in · price, antique silver is worth five times what it was in 1971, American paintings of the 19th and early 20th centuries are up tenfold.
: Antique American furni- ture has quadrupled in · price, antique silver is worth five times what it was in 1971, American paintings of the 19th and early 20th centuries are up tenfold.
"A . Charles Russell painting worth $25,000 in 1971 would. now be ·worth between $150,000 and $200,000," said Mor- ris.
If Cooper didn't have a taste for antiques, he
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Page B8 The Oregonian Portland, Ore.
Date: 11/04/79 Edition:
Title:
Character: 164-81 or
Classification: Submitting Office: SE
16-4-81-8176
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(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
If hijacker had invested Art could've made Cooper rich
By LES BLUMENTHAL
SEATTLE - If Dan Cooper had invested the $200,000 he skyjacked eight years ago in Orien- tal rugs, apartment houses or Charles Russell paintings, he'd be a mil- lionaire today.
Maybe he is.
Authorities don't know if Cooper, history's first known skyjacker-for- money, is dead or alive. But they have found no trace of him since he dived out the back end of a Northwest Airlines 727 jetliner with a parachute and disappeared into the night over Southwestern Washington on Nov.
But they have found no trace of him since he dived out the back end of a Northwest Airlines 727 jetliner with a parachute and disappeared into the night over Southwestern Washington on Nov. 24, 1971.
If he lived and was shrewd he could have parlayed the 21 pounds of $20 bills into a fortune. The money was in a bag strapped to his chest.
Maybe the man who bought his ticket as "Dan Cooper" but was trans- formed in history as "D.B. Cooper" put the money in stocks, bonds or foreign exchanges. Maybe he's sitting in an Acapulco condominium laughing.
Or as Steve Morris, a Seattle antique dealer said, "He's probably liv- ing in east Ballard (a Seattle neighborhood), paying for groceries with the $20 bills he got and wishing he had bought gold. 1
"There is really no end to the money he could have maderif he had in- yested in antiques," claims Moir's, a member af .he Appraiser Associa- Ho of Am nica.
could have tried real es- tate.
"That's where I would have put it," said John Teutsch Jr. of Rainier Mortgage Co.
Teutsch said Cooper could have used the money for a down pay- ment on a $1 million apartment building that would be worth $2 mil- lion today, even more if the units had
Teutsch said Cooper could have used the money for a down pay- ment on a $1 million apartment building that would be worth $2 mil- lion today, even more if the units had been con- verted to condominiums.
"Eight years ago Seat- tle was just coming out of the Boeing crash. You could buy $20,000 to $25,000 houses all over the place. Those houses would be worth up to
$70,000 apiece now," said Teutsch.
Steven Haley of Fried- lander & Sons, a Seattle jewelry store, says Coop- er could have invested in a "traditional form of concentrating wealth" by buying diamonds ..
Diamonds are worth up to three times as much now as they were in 1971.
"Nowadays, a five- carat stome costs about $50,000. Back then it cost about $15,000," said Ha- ley.
John Pringle, assistant special agent in charge of the Seattle FBI office,
said Friday, "We don't have any more idea where he is now than when he pulled the job."
Pringle says it's possi- ble Cooper could have spent the money without anyone knowing, even though authorities had the serial numbers of the bills.
While American citi- zens couldn't own gold in 1971, Cooper could have bought the precious met- al on the Swiss
While American citi- zens couldn't own gold in 1971, Cooper could have bought the precious met- al on the Swiss exchange for between $125 and $150 an ounce back then, said Haley. Gold now sells for over $390 Van ounce.
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Date: 11/04/79 Edition:
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1641-81-8176. Q FAI/DOS
DB Cooper-17242
A $200,000 investment in Oriental rugs in 1971 would be worth $1.8 mil- lion now, said Morris. Antique American furni- ture has quadrupled in price, antique silver is worth five times what it was in 1971, American paintings of the 19th and early 20th centuries are up tenfold.
1
"A Charles Russell painting worth $25,000 in 1971 would now be worth between $150,000 and $200,000," said Mor- ris.
If Cooper didn't have a taste for antiques, he
:FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/14/72
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/14/72
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
stated he taught RICHARD F. MC COY 302 in th. Fall semester of 1971. This class was held from 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday and Thursday. MC COY had no absences during September or October, 1971. He was absent November 2, 1971, but was excused for the absence; the reason not being shown. He was absent on November 4, 1971, without excuse. He was present on November 9, 1971. On November 11, 1971, no roll was taken, so it is not known whether or not he was present. On November 16, 1971, November 18, 1971, and November 23, 1971, he was present. No school was held on November 25, 1971, as it was Thanksgiving. On December 2, 1971, he was absent. No roll was taken on December 16, 1971, as it was the week during the Christmas vacation. He was absent January 6, 1972, without excuse. The semester ended the last week in January, 1972.
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Interviewed on
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at Provo, Utah
Salt Lake City
File #
164-24
-162
DB Cooper-17243
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Salt Lake City
File #
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-162
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
11/19/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, ATLANTA (164-642) (P) (SQUAD 2)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
CAA-AIR PIRACY (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, dated 11/9/79 ..
Captioned matter has been destroyed in the Atlanta Office and there is no information available concerning this matter.
Seattle should furnish Atlanta sufficient information regarding captioned matter after which time Atlanta will conduct necessary investigation regarding
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DB Cooper-17244
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Airtel
11/19/79

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (
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DB Cooper-17244
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Airtel
11/19/79

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, ATLANTA (164-642) (P) (SQUAD 2)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK CAA-AIR PIRACY (A) (00: SEATTLE)

Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, dated 11/9/79.
Captioned matter has been destroyed in the Atlanta Office and there is no information available concerning this matter.
Seattle should furnish Atlanta sufficient information regarding captioned matter after which time Atlanta will conduct necessary investigation regarding
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FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
Utah County Welfare Department, 260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
was employed by that department as from She failed to report for work on She did not have any days off during the above period of employment. Her salary was $560.
Department, 260 West 300 North, Provo, Utah, advised as follows :
was employed by that department as from She failed to report for work on She did not have any days off during the above period of employment. Her salary was $560.00 per month.
She applied for the above position on Friday, and was interviewed at 8:30 A.M., on that date by During the interview, she told that
b6 she planned to leave Provo, Utah, to go to North Carolina to visit with family. She said was to follow her to North Carolina on
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Sometime after was hired, she told that the above mentioned plans to go to North Carolina had not worked out because of an illness in the family. seems to recall hearing that had gone to North Carolina on a later date.
recalls seeing at about in Provo. spent most of her time during her employment mentioned-above, at American Fork, Utah, at the Utah State Training School; although she was employee of the County Welfare Department. recalls that
9:00 A.M. , at the above-mentioned welfare office
believed to he
which had
given her considerable trouble.
indicated that she would apparently have to have ness in was known to
The weak- for several weeks; the exact number not being recalled.
indicated that she would apparently have to have ness in was known to
The weak- for several weeks; the exact number not being recalled. On one occasion, complained to
as
she had done considerable typing on one particular day.
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Interviewed on 4/13/72 at Provo, Utah
Salt Lake City
File #
164-24: 164-36
by SA
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This diamant contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to
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according to the Welfare Department
records, was born was reared in Ohio: and graduated from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in She appeared to be an intelligent, capable employee, and scored 94 percent on her written test when applying for the job. 94 percent is a very high score on that test.
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- 2 - AIRTEL
11-21-79

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
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11-21-79

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK CAA (A)
00: SEATTLE

For information of Seattle, on 11/21/79 
Mather Air Force Base, California, was contacted at his request concerning captioned matter.
advised that after viewing the recent artist's conception of individual utilizing the name D. B. COOPER, (responsible for captioned matter) stated he believes same to be a very good look a like for one that he served with in D Company, 6th Engineer Combat Battalion at Fort Ord, California, approximately June through October, advised that he recalled that was from Washington state, however he has not seen since 1954.
produced a "yearbook" type publication that was printed during his training at Fort Ord, California, which has photograph.
It does appear to interviewing agent that there are definite similarities in the photo of and the artist's conception of D.
It does appear to interviewing agent that there are definite similarities in the photo of and the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER.
The above information being furnished Seattle for informational purposes and further investigative leads being left to discretion of Seattle. 2) - Seattle 1 - Sacramento DRK/mrs (3)
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
PRECEDENCE: SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
11-21-79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
CAA (A)
00: SEATTLE
For information of_Seattle, on 11/21/79, Mather Air Force Base, California, was contacted at his request concerning captioned matter.
advised that after viewing the recent
artist's conception of individual utilizing the name D.
:
NORJAK
CAA (A)
00: SEATTLE
For information of_Seattle, on 11/21/79, Mather Air Force Base, California, was contacted at his request concerning captioned matter.
advised that after viewing the recent
artist's conception of individual utilizing the name D. B.
COOPER, (responsible for captioned matter)
stated
her believes same to be a very good look a like for one
that he served with in D Company, 6th
Engineer Combat Battalion at Fort Ord, California,
approximately June through October,
advised that he recalled that was from Washington state, however he has not seen since 1954.
produced a "yearbook" type publication that was printed during his training at Fort Ord, California, which has photograph.
It does appear to interviewing agent that there are definite similarities in the photo of and the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER.
The above information being furnished Seattle for informational purposes and further investigative leads being left to discretion of Seattle. 2 - Seattle 1 - Sacramento DRK/mrs (3)
164-81-8198
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(Time)
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DB Cooper-17249
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DB Cooper-17249
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/14/72
Chuck Peterson Motors, 400 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah, advised that on April 5, 1972, RICHARD MC COY had his 1969 green Volkswagen, vehicle identification number repaired at the above company. She noted the mileage of the car at the time of this repair to be 61,635. The work order was prepared at 8:10 A.M., on that date, and it was noted that an oil filter pipe needed tightening and that the mechanic should check on an oil leak. The repair order reflected that an oil cap gasket was replaced, that a lever on the idle cam was replaced, and that both brake light switches were replaced, as well as a tune-up. The charge included $16.10 for labor; $1.90 for oil and grease; $12.36 for parts; $1.37 for tacks, making a total of $31.73.
The bill was paid by a Master Charge card .of MC COY, number 53295 01 46 2886 3 03173, which amount was charged to the Chevron Oil Company inasmuch as Chuck Peterson Motor runs
of MC COY, number 53295 01 46 2886 3 03173, which amount was charged to the Chevron Oil Company inasmuch as Chuck Peterson Motor runs all their charges through Chevron Oil Company. Repairs have also been made by Chuck Peterson Motor on the above- mentioned car on previous occasions.
On November 25, 1970, a muffler was replaced on the car. The mileage at this time was 42,103.
Repairs made on June 23, 1971, for minor repairs were made, and a window crank installed. The mileage at this time was 51,004.
On September 10, 1971, the front wheels were balanced. On this occasion the mileage was noted to be 53,740.
On October 29, 1971, the car heater was repaired, and two hooks for holding seat belts when not in use were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 55,320 on this occasion.
On November 30, 1971, the motor was tuned up, carburetor was repaired, oil leaks and right window defroster were repaired, and the front end was aligned. The mileage was noted to be 57,042.

Interviewed on	4/13/72 at	Provo, Utah	File #	Salt Lake City /0 9 164-24:
Interviewed on	4/13/72 at	Provo, Utah	File #	Salt Lake City /0 9 164-24: 164-36
DB Cooper-17250
by SA	/ ksa	Date dictated	4/13/72
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On March 13, 1972, the clutch on the car was repaired, the brakes adjusted, the headlights were adjusted, and the windshield wiper blades were replaced. The mileage was noted to be 60,668.
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DB Cooper-17251
- 2 -FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate Teletype Facsimile Priority TOP SECRET SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
11/20/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM SAC, ATLANTA (164-0-172) (SQ 2)
D.B. COOPER
CAA
00: SEATTLE
En H!
AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
11/20/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM SAC, ATLANTA (164-0-172) (SQ 2)
D.B. COOPER
CAA
00: SEATTLE
En H!
SUBJ
Re Atlanta airtel, 7/23/79.
Referenced airtel requested description of subject, his photo and summary of violation.
To date Atlanta Office has no record of having received answer to referenced airtel.
LEADS
SEATTLE
Furnish Atlanta information requested. 2)- Seattle I - Atlanta WKP: pjg (3)
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11/20/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM :
SAC, ATLANTA (164-0-172) (SQ 2)
D.B. COOPER
CAA
00:
SEATTLE
Re Atlanta airtel, 7/23/79.
Referenced airtel requested description of subject,
his photo and summary of violation.
To date Atlanta Office has no record of having
received answer to referenced airtel.
LEADS
SEATTLE
Furnish Atlanta information requested. (2- Seattle 1 - Atlanta WKP:pjg (3)
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DB Cooper-17253FD-302 (REV 1)-27-70)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/5/73
Fife Rock Products Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/5/73
Fife Rock Products Company, 620 East 5th South, located their employee information card concerning which was given their payroll number stated that
worked for the Fife Company : (which is not doing business any more) on the which consisted of the
Social Security Number is His residence was shown as Manti, Utah, and date and place of birth as Employee card indicated he and that he was employed as
stated that worked in 1968 for them, but did not work for long; and in 1969 he began work on or about April 14, 1969. The last checkhe received was for the week ending November 29, 1972, and his total earnings were a little over $5,000.00 for 1969. He also received one check for the week ending March 28, 1970, in the amount of $271.32.
stated that Brigham City, Utah, telephone
, was
the
would have been the one who hired responsibility to
and that he It was
provided an employee's
signed and the Fife Construction Company, Incorporated. employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he
employee card pertaining to He noted that would have filled out all of the information down to and including the line requesting to know whether he is married or single. asked that these items be returned to him and asked for a receipt which was provided to him.
Interviewed on
1/3/73
at Brigham City, Utah
File #
SU-164-24-789
WOR
: dls
Date dictated
1/4/73
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: D.B. COOPER INFORMATION CONCERNING
On 11/20/79
Spokane, Wa came to the Spokane MA and advised as follows:
resided at
said that a little over a year ago"she Spokane, Wa. One night were
and at the house. : "During the evening, after they had been drinking wine, who is
from Idaho, made the statement that D.
: "During the evening, after they had been drinking wine, who is
from Idaho, made the statement that D.B. COOPER and is presently in Idaho hiding. She said that COOPER has not spent any of the money he received.
advised that she does not know the friends name and does not linow if the statement is truthful. She stated that she did not come in earlier due to the fact that she has had a brain concussion and is just starting to remember things that happen a rear ago.
advised
can be contacted
at Investors Escrow Co Inc. can furnish the name of her friend in Idaho, that claims D.B. COOPER
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SERINID
# INDEXED
FILED
NOV 2 3 1970
A
FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Plan
DATE: 11/20/73
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TO
: SAC SEATTLE
DATE: : 1/2"/">
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
D.I. COOPER
INFORMATION CONCERNING
On 11/20/59
Sporane, Wa came to the Spokane MA and advised as follows:
said thet a little over a rear
COOPER
INFORMATION CONCERNING
On 11/20/59
Sporane, Wa came to the Spokane MA and advised as follows:
said thet a little over a rear ator she resided at/ and Spokane, Va, Che night were at the house. During the evening, after they had been drinking wine,
who is
from Iccho, made the statement that D.J. COCPER and is presently in Idaho hiding. She said that COOPER has not spent any of the monor he received. advised that she does not know the friends name and does not know if the chaseuent io truthful. She stated that she did not come in edeijen 'ne to the fact that she has had a brain concussion and is just starting to vementer things that happen a rent ato.
;Lond can be contacted
at Es795torc Esercw Co Inc. can furnish the arte ch her friend in Idaho, thet ofatus D.2. COOPER
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He plans to return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in about two weeks.
Savings Bond's Regularly on the Pavill Savings Plan
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He plans to return to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in about two weeks.
The following descriptive and background data were obtained through observation andinterview:
Name
Race
White Male
Sex
Home Address
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Age
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
5' 9"
Weight
165
Hair
Brown, balding
Eyes
Hazel
Complexion
Medium, ruddy
Characteristics
Father
Mother
(Deceased )
Toronto, Canada None
Children
Sister
Brothers
None
Arrest Record
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2FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/5/73
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was advised by SA of : his rights and that it was desired he be interviewed regarding the hijacking of an aircraft. He signed the waiver of rights form and furnished the following information:
He was employed as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since unemployed.
he has been
advised between 1964 and May 1972 he was
living at
at that address.
of rights form and furnished the following information:
He was employed as a
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since unemployed.
he has been
advised between 1964 and May 1972 he was
living at
at that address.
His working hours at the were about 8:00 AM to 4:30 or 5:00 PM. His best recollection is that he did not have any days off during the month of November 1971. He did not leave the country of Canada during 1971. During 1970 he did take a vacation to Yellowstone Park in the United States.
He stated he has no knowledge of any plane being hijacked in November 1971 and he was not involved in any such hijacking at that time or at any time. He resided in and has resided in Canada from until the present time. He served in the German Air Force from October to December 1941 as in the Signal Corps but was never in a German military plane and he never parachuted from any military or civilian plane. He has never received any training in flying as a pilot or navigator or in any capacity.
stated he was
Interviewed on
3/29/73
al Provo, Utah
SU 164-24.
File #
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This id cument contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the - Fit and is loaned to your agency; i and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Ass't Special Agent Seattle, Office, FBI Seattle, Washington 98101
Dear Sir:
I have written a book length novel based upon the D.B. Cooper episode of 1971, which will be released in early 1980.
It would be appropriate to have an authentic reproduction of the composit drawing of the suspect, as has been publically released by the FBI.
I am therefore, writing to inquire if I could prevail upon you to send one to me that I could use, crediting its source as the FBI.
Very Sincerely,
Red Bluff, Calif
sent 12/28/79
Copy of photos w/out file numbers -46 164-81-8181
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DB Cooper-17260UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81, Sub D) (P) DATE:	11/29/79
FROM :	Sub D SA
SUBJECT:	SUB G NORJAK 00 : SEATTLE

On November 12, 1979, Deputy Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised by tele- phone that some loggers found an orange and white parachute under approximately two inches of decomposed leaves. He stated this parachute was found in the vicinity of Camp Kalama in the woods. He said, in addition, an empty plastic bottle of Visine was found nearby. The Deputy indicated that of the Sheriff's Office was in possession of the parachute and would have additional information.
A review of pertinent serials in captioned file revealed that the two parachutes utilized by D.
that of the Sheriff's Office was in possession of the parachute and would have additional information.
A review of pertinent serials in captioned file revealed that the two parachutes utilized by D. B. COOPER were not orange and white in color.
On November 13, 1979, Sheriff LES NELSON, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised he was certain that the parachute found was orange and white in color. He was then advised by SA that this parachute was positively not the one utilized by D. B. COOPER and, thus, the FBI would be conducting no investigation concerning its being found.
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DB Cooper-17261UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81, Sub D) (P) DATE: 11/29/79
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On November 12, 1979, Deputy Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised by tele- phone that some loggers found an orange and white parachute under
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On November 12, 1979, Deputy Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised by tele- phone that some loggers found an orange and white parachute under approximately two inches of decomposed leaves. He stated this parachute was found in the vicinity of Camp Kalama in the woods. He said, in addition, an empty plastic bottle of Visine was found nearby. The Deputy indicated of the Sheriff's that Office was in possession of the parachute and would have additional information.
A review of pertinent serials in captioned file revealed that the two parachutes utilized by D. B. COOPER were not orange and white in color.
On November 13, 1979, Sheriff LES NELSON, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised he was certain that the parachute found was orange and white in color. He was then advised by SA that this parachute was positively not the one utilized by D. B. COOPER and, thus, the FBI would be conducting no investigation concerning its being found.
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San Diego, Calif. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Minneapolis -St. Paul Airport St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
Dear Sir;
In regard to the highjacking of your aircraft some years when the person jumped from the plane with the $200,000.
I have plotted upon the map of Washington State the location of the currency cache, it is contained in a wooden box holding aluminum container and sealed with paraffin.
The location of the cache is within the bounds of the TOUTLE 15 minute series quadrangle.
To obtain better visual perception of the terrain, I suggest your Company apply for aerial photo enlargement to - Aerial Photography Field Office, ASCS-USDA, 2222 West 2300 South, P.O. Box 30010, Salt Lake City Utah 84125, specify STATE of WASHINGTON, COWLITZ COUNTY, TOUTLE quadrangle, 15 minute series (topographic), Range 1 E, Town- ship 9 N, Section 15, request 24"x24" photo enlargement at scale of 660'-1" - their price is $7.
STATE of WASHINGTON, COWLITZ COUNTY, TOUTLE quadrangle, 15 minute series (topographic), Range 1 E, Town- ship 9 N, Section 15, request 24"x24" photo enlargement at scale of 660'-1" - their price is $7.00.
Forward the aerial photo enlargement and I shal designate thereon the location of the currency cache.
Sincerely yours
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Northwest Airlines, Inc. Minneapolis -St. Paul Airport St. Paul, Minnesota 55111
Dear Sir;
In regard to the highjacking of your aircraft some years when the person jumped from the plane with the $200,000.
I have plotted upon the map of Washington State the location of the currency cache, it is contained in a wooden box holding aluminum container and sealed with paraffin.
The location of the cache is within the bounds of the TOUTLE 15 minute series quadrangle.
To obtain better visual perception of the terrain, I suggest your Company apply for aerial photo enlargement to - Aerial Photography Field Office, ASCS-USDA, 2222 West 2300 South, P.O. Box 30010, Salt Lake City Utah 84125, specify STATE of WASHINGTON, COWLITZ COUNTY, TOUTLE quadrangle, 15 minute series (
Box 30010, Salt Lake City Utah 84125, specify STATE of WASHINGTON, COWLITZ COUNTY, TOUTLE quadrangle, 15 minute series (topographic), Range 1 E, Town- ship 9 N, Section 15, request 24"x24" photo enlargement at scale of 660'-1" - their price is $7.00.
Forward the aerial photo enlargement and I shal designate thereon the location of the currency cache.
Sincerely yours
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From the desk of- --
October 30, 1979
Federal Bureau of Investigation US Department of Justice US Court House 110 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 .
For your information.
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum

REPLY TO ATTN OF:	Tinys SAC, MINNEAPOLIS	(164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) :
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum

REPLY TO ATTN OF:	Tinys SAC, MINNEAPOLIS	(164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter
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DB Cooper-17267SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter which was forwarded to the
from
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SUBJ I was Convinced this is the DB Cooper Hes Vancouver last pourny mane. This wife left him around 17:1 is when he only mentioned finclose to he bragg about having a in Jako, and several years back there wasa thejaking done there also, with all très the loss of puppets theyare really upping this country of and must be stopped. I pity porters too. I have Called the FBI Rozen one if the ivest Postoffices barale he wanted to know wan wie I was and I have a family to protect to since I can't prove this as? callelkin D. Beopen To his face and sawitim lock into kin car like hewas Painting it made me a believer thenthe one hat the Police would do nothing to make then stop learning?
Beopen To his face and sawitim lock into kin car like hewas Painting it made me a believer thenthe one hat the Police would do nothing to make then stop learning? if free touse down do this Jestate and I won't get a lawyer since huy imperty Paperone whiten degol daid fivis gillar and Thomas.
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DB Cooper-17271 December 6, 1979
Georgia 
Tele:
News Sul-
Ass't. to Agent in Charge F.B.I. Seatle, Washington
Dear Sir:
I would like for you to furnish me with what information is available on the person D. B. Cooper, known as the missing sky-jacker. As to possibly his age, height and weight.
Seatle, Washington
Dear Sir:
I would like for you to furnish me with what information is available on the person D. B. Cooper, known as the missing sky-jacker. As to possibly his age, height and weight. Did he wear any western clothes at the time? Do you know if he had any indian connections at the time? And is there a reward offered for his apprehention?
I am aware of a prime suspect, who spent a large sum of money after this sky-jacking took place and no one knows where the money came from.
I would appreciate this information as soon as possible, or you may have an agent contact me at my home.
Doanart fully cm
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DB Cooper-17273UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
DATE:
12/4/79
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
A/honda C, DALLAS (164-0)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUB I SUB V
On November 30, 1979,
telephonically advised
During he was in the U. S. Army as an in Vietnam.
TO
ATTN OF:
A/honda C, DALLAS (164-0)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUB I SUB V
On November 30, 1979,
telephonically advised
During he was in the U. S. Army as an in Vietnam. In that capacity he conducted a "highly sensitive" investigation concerning an n'amed
During the interview, which was taped and subsequently transcribed, mentioned an indi-
vidual named in connection with either Portland or Seattle. He stated the statement concerning had something to do with money being put in a bank account.
reiterated the investigation was highly confidential and he could furnish no further information. He had recently read an article concerning the D. B. COOPER matter and feels the Bureau may desire to attempt to locate military records regarding and attempt to review transcript for lead purposes.
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Presbyterian Hospital, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas, telephone
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Presbyterian Hospital, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas, telephone as follows :
Narulle- 12/4/79
SAC, DALLAS (164-0)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
On November 30, 1979, Presbyterian Hospital, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas, telephone telephonically advised as follows:
During he was in the U. S. Army as an in Vietnam. In that capacity he conducted a "highly sensitive" investigation concerning an named During the interview, which was taped and subsequently transcribed, mentioned an indi- vidual named Seattle. He in connection with either Portland or stated the statement concerning had something to do with money being put in a bank account.
reiterated the investigation was highly confidential and he could furnish no further information. He had recently read an article concerning the D. B. COOPER matter and feels the Bureau may desire to attempt to locate military records regarding and attempt to review transcript for lead purposes.
COOPER matter and feels the Bureau may desire to attempt to locate military records regarding and attempt to review transcript for lead purposes.
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DB Cooper-17275 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU- OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/4/79
who requested strict confiden-
tiality Arizona, telephone b7C b7D b7F
number came to the Major Fraud Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Building, Phoenix, Arizona, and made available the following-described letters:
Letter Number 1: Dated
(no year) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
Letter Number 2: Dated
(no year) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
One envelope addressed to
with a return
The letter is postmarked P.M. 15 May, 1978.
advised that she would telephonically contact SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to further explain and discusss the letters which she has made available.
5: 16-1-81-8190

Interviewed on, 11/28/79	at Phoenix, Arizona	File
5: 16-1-81-8190

Interviewed on, 11/28/79	at Phoenix, Arizona	File #	-Phoenix-164-571
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. This document contains neither recommendations "nor conclusions of the .FBI. It is the property of the FBI and .is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS SECRET AIRTEL
Date 12/14/79
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK AIRCRAFT HIJACKING (A) 00: SEATTLE
Re PX telephone call from SA JOSEPH C.
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS SECRET AIRTEL
Date 12/14/79
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK AIRCRAFT HIJACKING (A) 00: SEATTLE
Re PX telephone call from SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to Seattle, Supervisor on 11/21/79, and Phoenix telephone call to Portland, SA on 12/5/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are the following documents:
1. Two original letters addressed to
dated
both signed 
2. One original envelope addressed to
and postmarked 5/15/79.
3. Original and one copy of an FD-302 and interview notes concerning the receipt of the letters and envelope from
4. Two copies of an insert re investigation conducted at Phoenix, Arizona.
5. Xerox copy of 2 - Seattle (Enc. 8)/ 2 - Portland (Enc. 8) 2 - Phoenix JCK : bgb (4)
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Per DB Cooper-17282
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(Time)
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Enclosed for Portland is one copy each of the above letters, envelope, news item and two copies of the FD-302 and two copies of the insert.
current residence
Arizona, telephone number
has been extremely difficult to interview on a personal basis. As mentioned in the enclosed insert, she is extremely fearful
During the dictation of this communication,
telephonically advised the true name of
is as follows:
1979, address
and was
and would
be living in
In the event leads are set forth to interview regarding his possible knowledge of the NORJAK case, it is imperative that identity as the original source of this information not be disclosed in any manner. It is to be noted that
No further investigation in this matter is deemed necessary at Phoenix, Arizona, at this time, and case should be placed in RUC status.
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AIRTEL
12/14/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re PX telephone call from SA JOSEPH C.
AIRTEL
12/14/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re PX telephone call from SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to Seattle, Supervisor on 11/21/79, and Phoenix telephone call to Portland, SA on 12/5/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are the following documents:
1. Two original letters addressed to
dated both signed 
2. One original envelope addressed to
3. Original and one copy of an FD-302 and interview notes concerning the receipt of the letters and envelope from
4. Two copies of an insert re investigation conducted at Phoenix, Arizona.
5. Xerox copy of
2 - Seattle (Enc. 8)
2 - Portland (Enc. 8) 2 - Phoenix JCK: bgb (4)
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Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington, 98104
SUB t, a
Please open the enclosed map of the state of Washington and start at The Seal of the State of Washington.
Follow this pencil line to the place where it crosses another pencil line (in the lower part of the circle I have drawn).
Follow this pencil line to the place where it crosses another pencil line (in the lower part of the circle I have drawn).
I believe this to be the approximate location of the remains of Cooper, the man who jumped from the plane with $200.000.00 in his possession.
The money is also in this area.
I also beleive I can be of help in actually finding both the remains of Cooper, and the money, if I am on the site with you.
Please beleive I am not looking for personal glory for myself. What I am interested in is being of help ,and the satisfaction of of knowing I helped in a good cause.
Should you decide my help would be worthwhile, as far as I am concerned, no one else beside you and I need know about the matter. You can be the judge of the matter.
I am and I will say that if some one had offered to help me in a matter such as this. I would probably have laughed in his face. (Before I knew of that is. )
However, I have learned that have been successfully finding all sorts of things for the last five hundred years, including people.
)
However, I have learned that have been successfully finding all sorts of things for the last five hundred years, including people.
Vancouver, Wa
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ZAC E,a
Please open the enclosed map of the state of Washington and start at The Seal of the State of Washington.
Follow this pencil line to the place where it crosses another pencil line (in the lower part of the circle I have drawn).
I believe this to be the approximate location of the remains of Cooper, the man who jumped from the plane with $200.000.00 in his possession.
The money is also in this area.
I also beleive I can be of help in actually finding both the remains of Cooper, and the money, if I am on the site with you.
I also beleive I can be of help in actually finding both the remains of Cooper, and the money, if I am on the site with you.
Please beleive I am not looking for personal glory for myself. What I am interested in is being of help , and the satisfaction of of knowing I helped in a good cause.
Should you decide my help would be worthwhile, as far as I am concerned, no one else beside you and I need know about the matter. You can be the judge of the matter.
I am and I will say that if some one had offered to help me in a matter such as this, I would probably have laughed in his face. (Before I knew of that is. )
However, I have learned that have been successfully finding all sorts of things for the last five hundred years, including people.
Vancouver, Wa.
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Edition:	Sunday Litest
Title:
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Dule:	12/16/79
Edition:	Sunday Litest
Title:	NEWS FOCUS

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Avit is a mystery story - though En Investigation hrs turrica -apysome evidence cugde ting that Clearuns Cooper, including two pasempers ot, the bincurd airplane who saw photos of Coffelt ( ad identified Lim as the hijacker.
The story also has Intriguing characters including alleged bungling. FBI agents, a rich right- wing rechtse who is the last living relative of Abraham Lincoln and the convicted assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., James Earl Ray.
,Much of Jack Coffelt's life is shrouded in mystery, and that's undoubtedly the way he wanted it.
, James Earl Ray.
,Much of Jack Coffelt's life is shrouded in mystery, and that's undoubtedly the way he wanted it. This picture of his life was pieced together from interviews with various knowledgeable sources, including four- millis and lawmen.
Coffelt, who was born in 1916, spent the first S) years of his life in and out of falls throughout the Midwest for a variety of minor crimes. Lu 1943, he hit the big time: He received a 10year sentence for iserstate transportation of a stolen automobile, and served time in Atlanta and Leavenworth federal prisons. Over the years, his cell mates reportedly Included Col. Jec& Durant, vaito vas convicted of stealing the Hesse crown jewels during World War II; Jemcs Earl Ray, who is presently serving s life sentence for killing Martin Luther King Jr., and James Brown, an Army officer convicted of serving time on ulf assault charge.
Sometime during those prison years, Coffelt end the Fill apparently made contact. A source, who requested anonymity, says there is a letter rigned by J.
Sometime during those prison years, Coffelt end the Fill apparently made contact. A source, who requested anonymity, says there is a letter rigned by J. Edgar Hoover asking the prison werden for micrmon- tica about Coffeit, as well as cy r .c ftnif'te agent m cilirge of the local FBI office : : Atlant wes Coffelt's cole victor for five years.
4 Some persons who beve ::: 4k3 Chffdlt's past Respect that he became an VLI briomorat in prison, pirhe's secretly turning over haufern :: tien damaging to his cell mates. Certain sources add that Coffelt himself described his days in the pen as a "revolving d'or," claiming that he would be let out for a few days o; weeks at a time to carry out "a job" for the government.
The FBI refused to comment on ary of this or on cyy other aspect of Coffelt's life.
In 1055, efter serving only ris years of its 10-year itrace, Coffelt was paroled from Leavenworth.
In the mid-60s, he began a mysterious association Sth Tobert Todd Lincoln Reekwith, the last Eving relative of Abraham Lincoln.
ciwith -- Lincola's great-prendion - & the avon 'of rich industrialist Warren Deckwith, and le Mes on a sprawling
ciwith -- Lincola's great-prendion - & the avon 'of rich industrialist Warren Deckwith, and le Mes on a sprawling Soo-atre estate in Virginia. The Snad came from the Lincela side of the family: Prekva " inherited It from his mother, who acquired the white when her father, Lince's's amo.
[- Cockwith led poi Loan ffle with bis wealth, asix- fjorernes iscene from a lifetime trust far by his I ther. He has reportedly financed soveral right-wing c :. Up05.
Y. Coffelt became Berkwith:'s aide de camp and got control of more than one Beckwith-financed bank af comt. But little ere is known about this mysterious relationship, which Beckwith himself declines' to clarify.
Other bits and pieces have emerged about this period of Coffeit's Life: Q In 1974, Coffelt boasted to an old friend, former Atlanta cell buric James Drown, that he had "helped kaul a ninger" in Menphis, Tenn. Then, chaborating Sightly, be said that be bad bson in "one of the white cars" that cansed confusion around Memphis immedi- ately after !
Then, chaborating Sightly, be said that be bad bson in "one of the white cars" that cansed confusion around Memphis immedi- ately after !teria L ther King Jr. was assassinated in 30.00.
Jo 1672, Joints T'il Ray was chown a picture of Coffelt by someone investigating the Coffelt-Cooper connection, and reportedly identified his old prison inote ~ but only after being shown Coffelt's death certificate. Ray give no further information, accord- ing to a source close to the investigation.
: : Coffel allegedly carried a number of official Credentials: FCI, Department of Agriculture, passes for be White House and Pentagon. A college professor Sported thift he was riding in an automobile with Coffelt in Washington, D.C., when Coffelt picked up Ion. Creighton Abrams, U.S. Army chief of staff (now Irceered) and took him to the Pentagon. This professor fes claimed that he saw Coffelt fiash IBI credentials.
Somethne around 1975, Deciwith fired Coffelt. It was a bitter parting. In 1973, Beckwith settled a suit filed by Coffelt reportedly by giving lus formuer alde a run equal to (750 per month, retroactive to 1033.
In 1973, Beckwith settled a suit filed by Coffelt reportedly by giving lus formuer alde a run equal to (750 per month, retroactive to 1033. (The er Coment papers are scaled by court order.)
Beckwith is still alive nt about 00 years of age. But be tives in seclusion, and has declined repeatedly to be Averviewed on bis relationship with Coffelt.
. . After the break with Beckwith, Coffelt spent the next couple of years in Washington, D.C., aud, for brief periods of time, in Lawrence, Kan. He held 2 string of o:ld jobs during this time and was described as being 4 and drinking heavily during 1071.
": Some who have investigated Coffelt theorize chat his deteriorated financial situation after his break with Led with-may have driven him to try the desperate big: ting cf Flight $25.
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DB Cooper-17290Eleven days after the Cooper Littering, Coffelt. : "#7' a strong pic of' circumstantial cuidause," bpuma s. job as a surgical technician at e-us: thorn raid Suminers. "We Pad a lab report confirming that Virginia hospital. His superior there, s woman, toldt (he) cording .
"We Pad a lab report confirming that Virginia hospital. His superior there, s woman, toldt (he) cording ... was from a parachute and several years tourens that Colfelt bad difficulty walling and it was old. No one has over neted me, but I'll be happy to take point showed ber bes "badly "howland Les"
a d'e detector tet about where we found It, and how Injuries which some believe he metrined in theiwe dug it up. We were very careful uncovering it. I paracht'te jump. He worked at the Lcapital through took coil camples which I turned over to the lab so I most of 1972, then in June of 1073 be contacted his old would know something hadn't just been buried there." cell mate, James Brown, for the first time in years.
& year Later, in May 1074, Coffelt told Brown for the first time that be was D.D. Cooper and disclosed come details of the crime that, if true, presumably only the bigicker could have known. For ezaciple, secord- ing to Drown, Coffelt described changing into boots before jemping and boasted of flirting with one of the stewardesses.
For ezaciple, secord- ing to Drown, Coffelt described changing into boots before jemping and boasted of flirting with one of the stewardesses. Coffelt also said that he dropped the $200,000 ransom during the parachute jump and bad Cever recovered it. too, is still convinced that Jack Coffelt was .D.B.
Coffelt told Drown that he wanted to go back into the Cascades and look for the small fortune, hut be, Cooper needed help. Brown agreed to accompany him, and in July of that year, the two men and Brown's muscular, 6-foot-plus, 17-year-old son, Byron, mide a weeklong trek into the mountains.
According to Brown, Cellelt wes thea so til that at one point he nearly collapsed on a steep grade. However, after a week in which they :ando themselves cs inconspicuous as possible, they found no money and quit.
: . Still, to this day, James Brown remains unshaken in huis conviction that his old cell torte was IL.D. Cooper. After the Cascades trip, Colfelt moved to Hawaii and died there in June 1975. Erown, who did not learn about Coffelt's death for more than a yerr, had written down everything Coffelt told kim, and bogen writing a.
Erown, who did not learn about Coffelt's death for more than a yerr, had written down everything Coffelt told kim, and bogen writing a. book manuscript. But he knew he headed help, preferably from a promoter > Filar with Liollywood wheeling and dealing.
# . . Brown found freelance preduoor Dit Summers, who was in Las Vegas while Fredus'i ; a Kon Norton heavyweight title fight for CNG Sport ..
Summers coid in an interview that he subse- quently had Brown and his ron tate lie detector tests concerning the five weeks they rpent with Coffelt. "They passed with flying colors," Summers said. "But All that meant was that Brown believed Coffelt's story. I kept thinking, if this story is true, it's the story of the century."
Summers began his own investigation, and be and Brown organized an expedition into the Cascades in 1977, back to where Coffelt had taken Brown three years earlier. This time, thanks to a metal detector and energetic digging, the searen party unearthed : solid piece of physical evidence: a 11/2-inch piece of cording that proued to Le synthetic wylon of the type used in parachute shrouding + bod it was 5 to
This time, thanks to a metal detector and energetic digging, the searen party unearthed : solid piece of physical evidence: a 11/2-inch piece of cording that proued to Le synthetic wylon of the type used in parachute shrouding + bod it was 5 to 7 years old.
"The area where we found this was very primitive, remote wilderness," Sur mers explained. "This was Big Foot country. We bad to lower ourselves down a cliff to get to the site. There was a dead tree that Jack (told Brown) seid be hit. And this enormous, two-story high rock with markings ou it. "Xs" and "Os" that Coffelt said he had scratched iato the rock the night he landed there. That tres where we aug. You could even bee the barrow trenches, witve bis feet had hit the ground." . Summers Dieses: a believer in the story, and he,
In addition, Eucar ms believes that the FBI has gone to great leap he ca cover up and otherwise derail the case.
Summers added he suspects that the FEI may have known all along that Coffelt was the hijacker, but didn't go after bin Iacuse they knew he had stories to tell about bis earlier cooperation with the agency.
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Summers added he suspects that the FEI may have known all along that Coffelt was the hijacker, but didn't go after bin Iacuse they knew he had stories to tell about bis earlier cooperation with the agency.
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DB Cooper-17291OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM SAC, BALTIMORE (164-223) (SQ 8) (RUC)
SUBJEC NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle
DATE: · 1/10/80
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Inasmuch as no response has been received by Baltimore per above re communications, this above case is being considered RUC'd.
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NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle
Re BA airtel to Seattle, 11/9/79 and Portland airtel to Seattle, 10/29/79.
Inasmuch as no response has been received by Baltimore per above re communications, this above case is being considered RUC'd.
Inasmuch as no response has been received by Baltimore per above re communications, this above case is being considered RUC'd. 
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Search for 1971 hijacker leads to mysterious ex-con
Z he year was 1071. It was a dark, stormy Thanksgiving Eve in Portland, Ore., and at the busy Portland Inter
.But that may not be what hap- pened. There is at least some evidence that D.B. Cooper was an excon named Byron "Jack" Coffelt who survived the jump and es- national Airport, everyone seemed to want to be somewhere else this night, preferably with family and loved ones preparin ; for the next day's feast.
A middle-ape man, dressed in : black suit, white shirt and thin black tie and wearing a hat, walked up to the Northwest Airlines counter. The man, who was about 6 feet tall and of medium build and carried a briefcase, gave his name as Dan Cooper and paid cash for a one-way ticket ou Flight 305 to Seattle.
The man, who was about 6 feet tall and of medium build and carried a briefcase, gave his name as Dan Cooper and paid cash for a one-way ticket ou Flight 305 to Seattle. The ticket agent punched the wrong key and the name came out "D.B. Cooper "
« A few minutes after takeoff the misnamed passenger . handed a stewardess a note threatening; to blow up the plane with a hidden bomb if he didn't receive $200,000 cash and four parachutes. The plane went to Seattle, where an FBI agent brought the. ransom to the cabin door and handed it to a stewardess. Then, as the plane continued on toward Reno, Nev., with its rear door open, as the bijacker had instructed, D.B. "Cooper jumped into the night - and became a legend in American crime.
The massive manhunt that began the next day in the mountainous terrain that Cooper jumped into was only the beginning. In the eight years since the famous inci- dent, the Federal Bureau of Inves- ligation has expended thousands of man-hours tracking down leads on some 800 suspects. Yet, the official dine is still that an unknown man" hijacked Flight 305 that night and probably died in the parachute jump -- though his body, the
Yet, the official dine is still that an unknown man" hijacked Flight 305 that night and probably died in the parachute jump -- though his body, the chutes and the money were never found in the wild, uninhabited Cascade Mountains.
caped. The FBI and various media outlets have spent considerable time Investigating the Coffelt- ¿Cooper connection, yet his story hes never before been published.
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)

A-1	HERALD EXAMINER LOS ANGELES, CA
Date:	12/16/79
Edition:	Sunday Latest
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On January 15, 1980, Ridgefield, Washington, telephone appeared at the Vancouver, Washington Resident Agency Office of the FBI. He provided the writer with a tape recording concerning his opinion of how D.B. COOPER disposed of the $200,000 he received from the airlines. In brief, this method, according to was that COOPER worked for a bank and would slowly exchange the money he received from the hijacking for unmarked money and thus the money received from the airlines would be destroyed by the bank in a slow and steady manner. b6 b7C
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On January 15, 1980, Ridgefield, Washington, telephone appeared at the Vancouver, Washington Resident Agency Office of the FBI. He provided the writer with a tape recording concerning his opinion of how D.B. COOPER disposed of the $200,000 he received from the airlines. In brief, this method, according to was that COOPER worked for a bank and would slowly exchange the money he received from the hijacking for unmarked money and thus the money received from the airlines would be destroyed by the bank in a slow and steady manner.
Based on the fact that there appears no concrete evidence from that the above is in fact what ocdurred, it is recommended that no investigation be conducted.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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DATE: 1/22/80
FROM :
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
On 12/19/79, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided the following information by telephone :
He recently watched a television special about D.B. Cooper and after watching this show, realized that one of the individuals he works with resembles the composite likeness of Cooper. The individual who resembles Cooper is (LNU ), who works at Nabisco in Portland, Oregon.
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He described as follows :

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Age :	35-36
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Weight:	200-210 lbs.
Complexion :	Ruddy
Mouth :	Small
Build:	No excess body fat

While he is not certain that this individual is, in fact, Cooper, he feels that the resemblance to Cooper is remarkable, plus the fact that he, has an unexplained large amount of money.
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Due to the age discrepency between (LNU) and Cooper, it appears to the Seattle Division as if the two are not identical. This information, however, is being furnished to the Portland Division in the event they desire to conduct and investigation or in the event this matter may have been reported to them prior.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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DATE:
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FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
SUBI
On 12/19/79, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided the
following information by telephone:
He recently watched a television special about D.B. Cooper and after watching this show, realized that one of the individuals he works with resembles the composite likeness of Cooper. The individual who resembles Cooper is (LNU), who works at Nabisco in Portland, Oregon.
is leaving his employment there on
currently lives in Salem, Oregon, and owns In addition, he is a helicopter pilot and spent time in Vietnam. Further, brags about the money he has and has made no statements as to where the money comes from ..
He described as follows :

Sex:	Male
Race :	White
Age :	35-36
Height:	6'-6'1"
He described as follows :

Sex:	Male
Race :	White
Age :	35-36
Height:	6'-6'1"
Weight:	200-210 1bs.
Complexion :	Ruddy
Mouth :	Small
Build:	No excess body fat

While he is not certain that this individual is, in fact, Cooper, he feels that the resemblance to Cooper is remarkable, plus the fact that he, has an unexplained large amount of money.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
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DATE:
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FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
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On 12/19/79,, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided the following information by telephone :
He recently watched a television special about D.B. Cooper and after watching this show, realized that one of the individuals he works with resembles the composite likeness of Cooper. The individual who resembles Cooper is (LNU), who works at Nabisco in Portland, Oregon.
is leaving his employment there on
currently lives in Salem, Oregon, and owns In addition, he is a helicopter pilot and spent time in Vietnam. Further, brags about the money he has and has made no statements as to where the money comes from.
He described as follows :

Sex:	Male
Race :	White
Age :
He described as follows :

Sex:	Male
Race :	White
Age :	35-36
Height:	6'-6'1"
Weight:	200-210 lbs.
Complexion :	Ruddy
Mouth :	Small
Build:	No excess body fat

While he is not certain that this individual is, in fact, Cooper, he feels that the resemblance to Cooper is remarkable, plus the fact that he, has an unexplained large amount of money.
1621-81-8119
Due to the age discrepency between (LNU) and Cooper, it appears to the Seattle Division as if the two are not identical. This information, however, is being furnished to the Portland Division in the event they desire to conduct and investigation or in the event this matter may have been reported to them prior.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 22, 1980
Vancouver, Washington
Dear
Reference is made to your letter concerning D. B. Cooper addressed to Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington, and dated January 12, 1979.
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Your letter concerning the possible whereabouts of D. B. Cooper is appreciated. In the event you have any specific information concerning the actual whereabouts of Cooper and/or the money, you are requested to contact the Vancouver Resident Agency office of the FBI at telephone number 695-5661. The information you have provided in the above referenced letter, while interesting, does not indicate why you believe Cooper to be in the area you indicate he is in or why you believe the money to be there also.
The information you have provided in the above referenced letter, while interesting, does not indicate why you believe Cooper to be in the area you indicate he is in or why you believe the money to be there also. As you are well aware, the FBI cannot deal in supposition, but must have specific facts prior to conducting any investigation. As such, it is necessary that you be specific in your information.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 22, 1980
Vancouver, Washington
Dear
SUBE
Reference is made to your letter concerning D. B. Cooper addressed to Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington, and dated January 12, 1979.
Your letter concerning the possible whereabouts of D. B. Cooper is appreciated.
Cooper addressed to Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington, and dated January 12, 1979.
Your letter concerning the possible whereabouts of D. B. Cooper is appreciated. In the event you have any specific information concerning the actual whereabouts of Cooper and/or the money, you are requested to contact the Vancouver Resident Agency office of the FBI at telephone number 695-5661. The information you have provided in the above referenced letter, while interesting, does not indicate why you believe Cooper to be in the area you indicate he is . in or why you believe the money to be there also. As you are well aware, the FBI cannot deal in supposition, but must have specific facts prior to conducting any investigation. As such, it is necessary that you be specific in your information.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Very truly yours,
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TO	: SAC, ATLANTA	(164-254)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

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Source CAA-HIJACK (A) 00: SEATTLE
from Enclosed for Atlanta is copy of letter received
Georgia. Also, are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK Unsub with and without glasses.
In the above-mentioned letter asks several questions regarding this matter. The question and answers are set out below:
Q. Did he wear western clothes at the time?
A. No. (See description of clothing) .
The question and answers are set out below:
Q. Did he wear western clothes at the time?
A. No. (See description of clothing) .
Q. The height, weight, and age of Unsub? A. See physical description of subject.
Q. Do you know if he had any Indian connections at the time?
A. None are known.
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A.
Q. Is there a reward offered for his apprehension? Yes, a negotiable reward through the insurance company for Northwest Orient Airlines and vari- ous northwest newspapers may be available, only after such time as the FBI verifies the infor- mation and handles this matter through the federal court system.
A summary of the violation is as follows:
THE CRIME
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At appro- ximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
, while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and the two airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
DB Cooper-17305
2SE 164-81
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness .. The black and white composite was prepared initially and sometime later the color composit was prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex:	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 lbs.
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth.
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back.
Eyes :	Possibly brown, during latter part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims.
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent.
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex:	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 lbs.
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth.
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back.
Eyes :	Possibly brown, during latter part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims.
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent.
Characteristics :	Smoked Raleigh filter type cigarettes.
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip-on type) ; black dress suit; black rain-
type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag -
4x12x14 inches; brown shoes.
Remarks:	Very polit at all times.
black tie (clip-on type) ; black dress suit; black rain-
type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag -
4x12x14 inches; brown shoes.
Remarks:	Very polit at all times.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SE 164-81
LEAD:
ATLANTA DIVISION
At Jekyll Island, Georgia
Will contact regarding the information of possible NORJAK Subject.
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- 4 -FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype SECRET Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine 
Airtel CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
1/22/80

TO	: SAC, ATLANTA (164-254)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
UNSUB;
Source CAA-HIJACK (A) 00: SEATTLE
from Enclosed for Atlanta is copy of letter received
Georgia. Also, are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK Unsub with and without glasses.
Also, are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK Unsub with and without glasses.
In the above-mentioned letter
asks several questions regarding this matter. The question and answers are set out below:
Q. Did he wear western clothes at the time?
A. No. (See description of clothing) .
Q. The height, weight, and age of Unsub? A. See physical description of subject.
Q. Do you know if he had any Indian connections at the time?
A. None are known.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: 
Teletype Priority Immediate TOP SECRET { SECRET Facsimile Airtel Routine
CONFIDENTIAL UNGLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/22/80
TO
:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK (A)
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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Re Portland airtel to Seattle, dated October 29, 1979.
Airtel Routine
CONFIDENTIAL UNGLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/22/80
TO
:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK (A)
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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Re Portland airtel to Seattle, dated October 29, 1979.
Enclosed are four (4) artist's composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK UNSUB with and without glasses.
The Crime
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight Number 305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 p.m., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four (4) parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and the two airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired
.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired
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Wearchod Secialita Indausd Filed HO (4) 100
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to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composite was prepared initially and sometime later, the color composite was prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The black and white composite was prepared initially and sometime later, the color composite was prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	Mid 40's
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium
smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back
Eyes :	Possibly brown; during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses
with dark rims
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked Raleigh filter-type cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type); black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or
dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case;
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	Mid 40's
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium
smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back
Eyes :	Possibly brown; during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses
with dark rims
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked Raleigh filter-type cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type); black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or
dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 14 x 14"; brown shoes
Remarks :	Very polite at all
Apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type); black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or
dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 14 x 14"; brown shoes
Remarks :	Very polite at all times

ARMED AND DANGFLOWS.
DB Cooper-17313 !
:
SE 164-81
Seattle Division files reflect that a has not been eliminated as possibly being identifical to subject.
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At Newark, Delaware
if
Will conduct appropriate investigation to determine is identical with subject.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: .
LU Teletype !. . Facsimile XX! Airtel
i . bu Gliate i. Prisdy
:. Rating
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/22/80
TO
:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK (A)
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
Re Portland airtel to Seattle, dated October 29, 1979.
Enclosed are four (4) artist's composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK UNSUB with and without glasses.
Enclosed are four (4) artist's composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK UNSUB with and without glasses.
The Crime
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight Number 305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 p.m., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded. $200,000 and four (4) parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and the two airline stewardesses to deplane. .
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired 
2. - Baltimore (Encl 4) 2 - Seattle (164-81) JKM/jcb (4)
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype 
PRECEDE DE:
(! ASSIFICATION: Priority Immediate .' TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAAS
Date
1/22/80
TO
:
SAC, ATLANTA (164-0-172) (Squad 2)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
D. B. COOPER
CAA (A)
00: SEATTLE
SUBHH
SUB- J
Re Atlanta airtel to Seattle dated 7/23/79 and Atlanta airtel to Seattle dated 11/20/79.
Enclosed are four artist's composits, two black and white and two color, depicting the NORJAC unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper, with and without glasses.
Crime
On 11/22/71, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight 305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 p. m., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb, which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
, while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb, which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safey of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed in Seattle, Washington, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received his. parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane.
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He ordered the remaining crew members into the first class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude at slow speed, which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
Artist's conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composite was prepared initally and, sometime later, the color composite was prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid-40's
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170-180 lbs.
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth.
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back.
Eyes :	Possibly brown; during latter part of flight, the hijacker put on dark, wrap-around
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid-40's
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170-180 lbs.
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth.
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back.
Eyes :	Possibly brown; during latter part of flight, the hijacker put on dark, wrap-around sun-
glasses with dark rims.
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent.

2
DB Cooper-17319SE 164-81

Characteristics:	Smoked Raliegh filter-type cigarettes.
Wearing apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow, black tie (clip-on
type); black, rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark briefcase or attache
case; carried a paper bag, 4 by 12 by 14 inches; brown shoes.
2
DB Cooper-17319SE 164-81

Characteristics:	Smoked Raliegh filter-type cigarettes.
Wearing apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow, black tie (clip-on
type); black, rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark briefcase or attache
case; carried a paper bag, 4 by 12 by 14 inches; brown shoes.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
3*
DB Cooper-17320/ FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediato
TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Airtel Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
1/22/80
TO
:
SAC, ATLANTA (164-0-172) (Squad 2)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
D. B. COOPER
CAA (A)
SUB HH
00:
SEATTLE
SUB 7
Re Atlanta airtel to Seattle dated 7/23/79 and Atlanta airtel to Seattle dated 11/20/79.
Enclosed are four artist's composits, two black and white and two color, depicting the NORJAC unknown subject, also known as D.
Enclosed are four artist's composits, two black and white and two color, depicting the NORJAC unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper, with and without glasses. Crime
On 11/22/71, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight 305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 p. m., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb, which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safey of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed in Seattle, Washington, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received his parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers' and two airline stewardesses to deplane. ,
2 - Atlanta (164-0-172) (Squad 2) (Encl 4) 2) - Seattle (164-81) KJM/jh (4)
7
16-2-81-8201 Por DB Cooper-17321
Approved:
Transmitted (Number) ('Timee)OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10 JULY 1071 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CI R) 101-11.
(164-0-172) (Squad 2) (Encl 4) 2) - Seattle (164-81) KJM/jh (4)
7
16-2-81-8201 Por DB Cooper-17321
Approved:
Transmitted (Number) ('Timee)OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10 JULY 1071 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CI R) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
CAA (A)
In: Seattle
Re :
164=81
Instant date, of captioned suspect. Kirkland, Washington,
telephone number telephonically contacted the Seattle Division and stated that several months ago captioned suspect related to her that he was D. B. COOPER, had committed the hijacking, and had gotten home in time for Thanksgiving, 1971. Both had been
drinking according to
Furthermore
was known to exaggerate at times. She further advised that he continues to be a and always seems
to have money. She further stated that
had said that the hijack money was buried in his barn. She stated that she decided to contact the FBI after whom she now fears.
was reviewed and reflects that was contacted by the FBI in July, 1972 and that his time was fully accounted for during the hijack by
No further action being taken.
DATE: 2/1/80
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1 - main file
1
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reflects that was contacted by the FBI in July, 1972 and that his time was fully accounted for during the hijack by
No further action being taken.
DATE: 2/1/80
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2 - Seattle
1 - main file
1
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16-4-81-8202
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 4 FEB 1 |/ 1980 FBI-SEATTLE
5010.110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17324OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 COITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO \ NMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 2/1/80
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
CAA (A)
On: Seattle
Re :
164=81
Instant date
of captioned suspect, Kirkland, Washington,
telephone number
telephonically contacted the Seattle Division and stated that several months ago captioned suspect related to her that he was D. B. COOPER, had committed the hijacking, and had gotten home in time for Thanksgiving, 1971. Both had been
drinking according to
Furthermore
was known to exaggerate at times. She further advised that he continues to be a and always seems
to have money. She further stated that had said that the hijack money was buried in his barn. She stated that she decided to contact the FBI after whom she now fears.
She further stated that had said that the hijack money was buried in his barn. She stated that she decided to contact the FBI after whom she now fears.
was reviewed and reflects that was contacted by the FBI in July, 1972 and that his time was fully accounted for during the hijack by
No further action being taken.
2 - Seattle
1 - main file 1 -
JKM (2)
164-81-5203
INDEXED.
SEARCHED SERIALIZED 4 FILED FEB 1 ) 1980 EBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-17325FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
2/6/80
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, SAVANNAH (164-88) (RUC)
NORJAK
CAA-AIR PIRACY (A)
(00; SEATTLE)
Re Atlanta airtel to Savannah, 1/29/80 ..
On 2/4/80, Ga., viewed both color and black and white photographs of artist's composites depicting NORJAK subject and stated these
, viewed both color and black and white photographs of artist's composites depicting NORJAK subject and stated these composites appear very similar to a man Elijah, Mo.,
known to him as telephone number . He described this individual as a white male; 5'9", approximately 48 years of age, slender build, tannish complexion, no noticeable accent, talks softly.
stated he could not furnish any infor- mation as to hair or eye color.
stated he., moved to the general
area of Elijah, Mo. in 1972 or 1973, where he met who had been there for approximately one year. He stated
which ranch
was located on approximately acres of land. He stated had built a house on this property which costs approximately $100,000, and also had built an
11-4-31-8203-
He stated he was told by persons unknown that had been a paratrooper in the past, He stated indicated that he, had originally come from Texas, further location unknown, 2 - Seattle 1 - Savannah
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Transmitted
264-81 - Per DB Cooper-17326
(Number)
(Time)
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Transmitted
264-81 - Per DB Cooper-17326
(Number)
(Time)
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mately He stated
had been taken to court in approxi-
He further stated appeared to have a great deal of money and no one in the community knew where he obtained this money.
stated he, moved from Missouri in approximately 1978; however, he stated residing there.
is still
stated that
requested to be notified if the above information leads to a court action so he may apply for any reward offered in this matter.
Inasmuch as the value of the information above is unknown to the Savannah Division, leads are being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin.
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DB Cooper-17327
2* x AIRTEL
2/6/80

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, SAVANNAH (164-88) (RUC)

NORJAK CAA-AIR PIRACY (A) (00: SEATTLE)
Re Atlanta airtel to Savannah, 1/29/80.
x AIRTEL
2/6/80

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, SAVANNAH (164-88) (RUC)

NORJAK CAA-AIR PIRACY (A) (00: SEATTLE)
Re Atlanta airtel to Savannah, 1/29/80.
On 2/4/80, Ga., viewed both color and black and white photographs of artist's composites depicting NORJAK subject and stated these composites appear very similar to a man known to him as Elijah, Mo., telephone number He described this individual as a white male, 5'9", approximately 48 years of age, slender build, tannish complexion, no noticeable accent, talks softly.
stated he could not furnish any infor- mation as to hair or eye color.
stated he, moved to the general area of Elijah, Mo. in 1972 or 1973, where he met who had been there for approximately one year. He stated
which ranch
was located on approximately acres of land. He stated had built a house on this property which costs approximately $100,000, and also had built an
He stated he was told by persons unknown that had been a paratrooper in the past. He stated b6 indicated that he, had originally come from Texas, further location unknown.
which costs approximately $100,000, and also had built an
He stated he was told by persons unknown that had been a paratrooper in the past. He stated b6 indicated that he, had originally come from Texas, further location unknown.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL L . .. . .. . LEXION
Portland, Oregon Felorusing 12, 1980
SUBS: 6, E; G,M
PRESS RELEASE
Arthur G. Barger, Special Agent in Charge of the Podoral Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for Oregon, has announced . a development in a crime which began on the night of November 24, 1971, at Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon, and has become widely known since that time as the D. B. Cooper Hijacking Case.
On the night before Thanksgiving, 1971, a man who gave the name Dan Cooper bought a one-way ticket on Northwest Airlines Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. Upon departing Portland International Airport, Cooper notified à stewardess that he was hijacking the aircraft and displayed to her what he said was a bomb in his briefcase.
Upon departing Portland International Airport, Cooper notified à stewardess that he was hijacking the aircraft and displayed to her what he said was a bomb in his briefcase. The flight proceeded to Seattle, where after maintaining a holding pattern for several hours, it was permitted to land and refuel. After $200,000 and four parachutes demanded by the hijacker were brought on board, he released all of the passengers and all but four members of the crew. The flight then took off and proceeded south through Washington toward Reno, Nevada, The hijacker instructed that the flaps and gear remain lowered and the rear stair door open. As the aircraft passed over Lacenter, Washington, cabin
DB Cooper-17330 16-1-81-8204
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On that date while on an outing with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dwayne Ingram of Vancouver, Washington, discovered a sum of money partially buried by sand in the north river
Harold Dwayne Ingram of Vancouver, Washington, discovered a sum of money partially buried by sand in the north river bank of the Columbia River, approximately five miles down river from the U.S. Interstate 5 bridge crossing between Portland and Vancouver, Washington. The Ingrams contacted the FBI and an examination of the badly decomposed $20 bills reveals that they bear serial numbers identical to a portion of those given to the hijacker. Because of the decomposed nature of the bills an exact estimate of the recovered money is not possible pending a laboratory examination, however, it appears to be several thousand dollars. The packaging and the numbered sequence indicate that the bills have not been soparated and are in much the same order as when given to the hijacker. The bills will be sent immediately to the FBI Laboratory for additional examination.
It appears logical that the package of bills could have been carried downstream on one of the Washington tributaries of the Columbia River to the site where they were found.
It appears logical that the package of bills could have been carried downstream on one of the Washington tributaries of the Columbia River to the site where they were found.
Special Agents of the FBI from Oregon and Washington have secured the area and commenced an intensive search.
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For the information of the media, those present at a news conference conducted at the office of the FBI, Portland, at 3:00 p.m. on February 12, 1980, were William M. Baker, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI for Oregon, Ralph P. Himmelsbach, Special Agent of the FBI, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dwayne Ingram.
DB Cooper-17332UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/11/80
FROM
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SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
SUB J
On December 31, 1979,
Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided the following information by telephone:
An individual known to him by the name of is a possible suspect in the D. B. COOPER matter. He feels this way because was a Navy Paratrooper and Boeing Airfield in Seattle.
B. COOPER matter. He feels this way because was a Navy Paratrooper and Boeing Airfield in Seattle.
Recently, Oregon, and
The purchase of this property took . place in April or May, 1979. In addition, who now lives in Kent, Washington, does "strange things"; such as, not wanting anyone "snooping around" his property and acting in a very suspicious manner.
is described as a white male; 5'6" to 5'8"; 30 to 35 years of age at this time; does not smoke; and, at one time, resided in Seattle, Washington.
Based on the apparent age and height discrepancy, it is suggested that no further action be taken concerning this matter and that not be considered a suspect. 2 - Seattle (164-81) JTG/jh (2)
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/11/80
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/11/80
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
On December 31, 1979, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided the following information by telephone : An individual known to him by the name of is a possible suspect in the D. B. COOPER matter. He feels this way because was a Navy Paratrooper and. Boeing Airfield in Seattle.
Recently, Oregon, and
The purchase of this property took place in April or May, 1979. In addition, who now lives in Kent, Washington, does "strange things"; such as, not wanting anyone "snooping around". his property and acting in a very suspicious manner.
is described as a white male; 5'6" to 5'8"; 30 to 35 years of age at this time; does not smoke; and, at one time, resided in Seattle, Washington.
Based on the apparent age and height discrepancy, it is suggested that no further action be taken concerning this matter and that not be considered a suspect.
2/- Seattle (164-81) JTG/ jh (2)
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UNCLAS NORJAK; 00 : SEATTLE.
FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES, AT 3:00 PM, PST, TODAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1980, PRESS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN PORTLAND OFFICE WHICH WILL ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING :
ARKTUR G. BARGER, SPCIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE FBI FOR OREGON, HAS ANNOUNCED A DEVELOPMENT IN A CRIME WHICH BEGAN ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME WIDELY KNOWN SINCE THAT TIME AS THE D.
AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE FBI FOR OREGON, HAS ANNOUNCED A DEVELOPMENT IN A CRIME WHICH BEGAN ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME WIDELY KNOWN SINCE THAT TIME AS THE D. B. COOPER HIJACKING CASE.
ON THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING, 1971, A MAN WHO GAVE
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b7C DB Cooper-17335%PAGE TWO , PD 164-41 . UNCLAS THE NAME DAN COOPER BOUGHT A ONE-WAY TICKET ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. UPON. DEPARTING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COOPER NOTIFIED A STEWARDESS THAT HE WAS HIJACKING THE AIRCRAFT AND DISPLAYED TO HER WHAT .HE SAID WAS A. BOMB IN HIS BRIEFCASE. THE FLIGHT PROCEEDED TO SEATTLE, WHERE AFTER MAINTAINING A HOLDING PATTERN FOR SEVERAL HOURS, IT WAS PERMITTED TO LAND AND REFUEL. AFTER $200, 000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES DEMANDED BY THE HIJACKER WERE BROUGHT ON BOARD, HE RELEASED ALL OF THE PASSENGERS AND ALL BUT FOUR MEMBERS OF THE CREW. THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLAPS AND GEAR REMAIN LOWERED AND THE REAR STAIR DOOH OPEN .
THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLAPS AND GEAR REMAIN LOWERED AND THE REAR STAIR DOOH OPEN .. AS THE AIRCRAFT PASSED OVER LACENTER, WASHINGTON, CABIN PRESSURE FLUCTUATION WAS OBSERVED, WHICH WAS LATER DETERMINED TO INDICATE HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRCRAFT THROUGH THE REAR STAIRWELL DOOR. SINCE THAT TIME NO TRACE OF THE HIJACKER, THE PARACHUTES, OR THE MONEY HAS SEEN FOUND UNTIL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1939.
ON THAT DA E WHILE ON AN OUTING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, MR.
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AND MRS. 'HAROLD DWAYNE INGZAM OF VANCOUVER , WASHINGTON, DISCOVERED A SUM OF MONEY PARTIALLY BURIED BY SAND IN THE NORTH RIVER BANK OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES DOWN RIVER FROM THE U.S. INTERSTATE 5 BRIDGE CROSSING BETWEEN PORTLAND AND VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. THE INGAAMS CONTACTED THE FDI AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE BADLY DECOMPOSED $20 BILLS REVEALS THAT THEY BEAR SERIAL NUMBERS IDENTICAL TO A PORTION OF THOSE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. BECAUSE OF THE DECOMPOSED NATURE OF THE BILLS AN EXACT ESTIMATE OF THE RECOVERED MONEY IS NOT POSSIBLE PENDING A.
BECAUSE OF THE DECOMPOSED NATURE OF THE BILLS AN EXACT ESTIMATE OF THE RECOVERED MONEY IS NOT POSSIBLE PENDING A. LABORATORY EXAMINATION, HOWEVER, IT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE PACKAGING AND THE NUMBERED SEQUENCE INDICATE THAT THE BILLS HAVE NOT BEEN SEPARATED AND ARE IR NUCH THE SAME ORDER AS WHEN GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. THE BILLS WILL BE SENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE FBI LABORATORY FOR ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION.
IT APPEARS LOGICAL THAT THE PACKAGE OF BILLS COULD HAVE BEEN CARRIED DOWNSTREAM ON ONE OF THE WASHINGTON TRIBUTARIES OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER. TO THE SITE WHERE THEY WERE FOUND.
SPECIAL AGENTS OF. THE FBI FROM OREGON AND WASHINGTON HAVE SECURED THE AREA AND COMMENCED AN INTENSIVE SEARCH.
BT
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Transmit attached by Facsimile - UNCLAS
Precedence
Routinea
To:
SAC, OMAHA (ATTN: ASAC)
Date:
2/12/80
From:
SAC, SEATTLE
Time: Transmitted -
2:55-3:10
Subject:
D.B. COOPER
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@ FBI/DOJSeattle, Washington February 12, 1980
PRESS RELEASE
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PAUL L. MACK, SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) FOR WASHINGTON, HAS ANNOUNCED A DEVELOPMENT IN A CRIME WHICH BEGAN ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME WIDELY KNOWN SINCE THAT TIME AS THE D. B. COOPER HIJACKING CASE.
ON THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING, 1971, A MAN WHO GAVE THE NAME DAN COOPER BOUGHT A ONE-WAY TICKET ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. UPON DEPARTING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COOPER NOTIFIED A STEWARDESS THAT HE WAS HIJACKING THE AIRCRAFT AND DISPLAYED TO HER WHAT HE SAID WAS A BOMB IN HIS BRIEFCASE.
UPON DEPARTING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COOPER NOTIFIED A STEWARDESS THAT HE WAS HIJACKING THE AIRCRAFT AND DISPLAYED TO HER WHAT HE SAID WAS A BOMB IN HIS BRIEFCASE. THE FLIGHT PROCEEDED TO SEATTLE, WHERE AFTER MAINTAINING A HOLDING PATTERN FOR SEVERAL HOURS, IT WAS PER- MITTED TO LAND AND REFUEL. AFTER $200,000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES DEMANDED BY THE HIJACKER WERE BROUGHT ON BOARD, HE RELEASED ALL OF THE PASSENGERS AND ALL BUT FOUR MEMBERS OF THE CREW. THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLAPS AND GEAR REMAIN LOWERED AND THE REAR STAIR DOOR OPEN. AS THE AIRCRAFT PASSED OVER LA CENTER, WASHINGTON, CABIN PRESSURE FLUCTUATION WAS OBSERVED, WHICH WAS LATER. DETERMINED TO INDICATE HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRCRAFT
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DB Cooper-17339THROUGH THE REAR STAIRWELL DOOR. SINCE THAT TIME NO TRACE OF THE HIJACKER, THE PARACHUTES, OR THE MONEY HAS BEEN FOUND UNTIL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1980.
ON THAT DATE WHILE ON AN OUTING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, MR.
SINCE THAT TIME NO TRACE OF THE HIJACKER, THE PARACHUTES, OR THE MONEY HAS BEEN FOUND UNTIL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1980.
ON THAT DATE WHILE ON AN OUTING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, MR. AND MRS. HAROLD DWAYNE INGRAM OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, DISCOVERED A SUM OF MONEY PARTIALLY BURIED BY SAND IN THE NORTH RIVER BANK OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES DOWN RIVER FROM THE U. S. INTERSTATE 5 BRIDGE CROSSING BETWEEN PORTLAND AND VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. THE INGRAMS CONTACTED THE FBI AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE BADLY DECOMPOSED $20 BILLS REVEALS THAT THEY BEAR SERIAL NUMBERS IDENTICAL TO A PORTION OF THOSE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. BECAUSE OF THE DECOMPOSED NATURE OF THE BILLS AN EXACT ESTIMATE OF THE RECOVERED MONEY IS NOT POSSIBLE PENDING A LABORATORY EXAMINATION; HOWEVER, IT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE PACKAGING AND THE NUMBERED SEQUENCE INDICATE THAT THE BILLS HAVE NOT BEEN SEPARATED AND ARE IN MUCH THE SAME ORDER AS WHEN GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. THE BILLS WILL BE SENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE FBI LABORATORY FOR ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION.
IT APPEARS LOGICAL THAT THE PACKAGE OF BILLS COULD HAVE BEEN CARRIED DOWNSTREAM ON ONE OF THE WASHINGTON TRIBUTARIES OF
IT APPEARS LOGICAL THAT THE PACKAGE OF BILLS COULD HAVE BEEN CARRIED DOWNSTREAM ON ONE OF THE WASHINGTON TRIBUTARIES OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER TO THE SITE WHERE THEY WERE FOUND.
SPECIAL AGENTS OF THE FBI FROM OREGON AND WASHINGTON HAVE SECURED THE AREA AND COMMENCED AN INTENSIVE SEARCH.
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DIRECTOR, FBI
ATTN :
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (16+)
HOMER' BOYNTON, J/C
Dist#: 2/12/80 Fremt Time: Tronomitted . SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽) Şubjach
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ATTN. : FBI LABORATORY, DOCUMENT SECTION, SA
NORJAK; 00 : SEATTLE.
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FM PORTLAND (164-41) P
TO DIRECTOR ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
ATTN. : FBI LABORATORY, DOCUMENT SECTION, SA
NORJAK; 00 : SEATTLE.
RL PORTLAND TELETYPE TO FBIHQ, ATTENTION: DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1980.
BEING FORWARDED TO FBIHQ BY FEDERAL EXPRESS IS A PACKAGE CONTAINING EVIDENCE TO BE EXAMINED BY THE LABORATORY DIVISION AND THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION. THE BILL OF LADING NUMBER IS L-0,683,547.
PACKAGE IS TO ARRIVE AT FBIHO AROUND NOON ON FEBRUARY 14, 1980.
AM COPY BEING FORWARDED TO SEATTLE. BT
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. Forwarded under separate cover to the Bureau are 12 plastic packets, each containing an unknown quantity of U. S. currency in a deteriorating condition.
REQUEST OF THE FBI LABORATORY, DOCUMENT SECTION
Separate curremy to determine exact amount contained therein.
REQUEST OF THE FBI LABORATORY, DOCUMENT SECTION
Separate curremy to determine exact amount contained therein. Examine soil residue co-mingled with currency, to determine soil type, to assist in determining possible other location where currency may have been besides sandy beach area.
REQUEST OF THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
Examine currency for any latent fingerprints contained thereon.
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A RETIRED ARMY PARATROOPER, WAS
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