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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SE- ATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
DURING THE LATE EVENING HOURS OF NOVEMBER THIRTY, SEVENTYONE, AN INDIVIDUAL BY THE NAME OF , WASHINGTON, APPEARED AT THE YAKIMA, WASHINGTON PO- LICE DEPARTMENT AND ADVISED THAT HE HAD INFORMATION CONCERNING PER- SON WHO HIJACKED CAPTIONED AIRPLANE. INTERVIEWED BY FBI AGENT AND FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPH OF AN INDIVIDUAL BY THE NAME RON
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WHITE WHOM STATES IS A HELICOPTER DASH CROP DUSTER PILOT WHO
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THAT WHITE WORKED FOR THE NORTHWEST REFORESTRATION PRODUCTS, COMPANY OUT OF SALEM, OREGON AND HAS FAA LICENSE. HE STATED THAT WHITE HAS 'NOT BEEN SEEN , NOR HEARD OF FROM WHO RESIDES ON OREGON FOR AT LEAST STATES THAT WHITE IS A WHITE, MALE, AMERICAN, ABOUT THIRTY- SIX YEARS OF
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to Portland, 12/1/71, 9:35 a.m.
e: Skytracker, Medford, Oregon
Review of Portland file discloses lead in referenced teletype was covered on 12/1/71, but Seattle was never advised of the results.
On 12/1/71, Pacific Northwest Bell, that
Grants Pass, Oregon, advised SA telephone number (503) 476-5126 is subscribed to by LLOYD E. WHITEHEAD, 515 NE 8th Street Grants Pass.
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Mr. WHITEHEAD is well known to the Grants Pass Police Department and Josephine County Sheriff's Office as a "nut." He is a very elderly man who calls the Police Department and Sheriff's Office frequently offering his assistance in locating fugitives, particularly if there has been a great deal of publicity. WHITEHEAD purposes to locate these fugitives through the use of a divining rod and a map.
" He is a very elderly man who calls the Police Department and Sheriff's Office frequently offering his assistance in locating fugitives, particularly if there has been a great deal of publicity. WHITEHEAD purposes to locate these fugitives through the use of a divining rod and a map.
In view of the above contact regarding WHITEHEAD, no further investigation of WHITEHEAD warranted. 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland En Dimento
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. . NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE.
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DB COOPER-45168OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:12/1/71
FROM
:
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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On November 30, 1971 Northwest Airlines, .
advised
this office as follows:
An unidentified male advised that he sasa professional tracker. Male stated that he knows where the hijacker and the money is. Male advised he was calling from Oregon, phone #1
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FROM :	MOBILE (164-34)

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NORJAK.
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TO :	NEW ORLEANS
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NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO MOBILE DEC. TWELVE, SEVENTYONE. REFERENCED NITEL INDICATED THAT ON DEC. ONE, SEVENTYONE, RIVERTON, WYOMING, ,
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REPORTED DONALD E. TURNER IS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THE HIJACKING.
ON DEC. TWENTYTWO, SEVENTYONE, DONALD E. TURNER WAS INTERVIEWED AT THE HOME OF HIS FATHER HENRY ELMORE TURNER, FIVE EIGHT COTTAGE COURT, MOBILE, ALABAMA. TURNER STATED HE WAS EMPLOYED AS A POWER PLANT ENGINEER ON NOV. SIXTEEN, SEVENTYONE, BY TELEDYNE MOVIABLE OFFSHORE, AN OFFSHORE DRILLING COMPANY IN NEW IBERIA, LA. HE ADVISED THAT ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, HE WAS WORKING ON AN OFFSHORE DRILLING RIG SIXTYFIVE MILES OFFSHORE, SOUTH OF INTERCOASTAL CITY, LA. HE SAID THAT HE LIVED ON THIS RIG FROM NOV. NINETEEN, SEVENTYONE, TO DEC. FOUR, SEVENTYONE, NOT RETURNING TO SHORE DURING THAT .TIME.
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HE ADVISED THE FOLLOWING COULD VERIFY HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE:
TELEDYNE MOVIABLE OFFSHORE, NEW IBERIA, LA .;
LA. ; AND,
LA. HE
SAID COULD ALSO FURNISH OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO COULD VERIFY HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. ". ARTEL WITH FD THREE ZERO TWO AND PHOTO OF TURNER TO FOLLOW. NEW ORLEANS AT NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA. CONTACT TO VERIFY TURNER'S WHEREABOUTS ON
NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. AT , LA. WILL CONTACT TO VERIFY TURNER'S WHEREABOUTS
ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
AT , LA. CONTACT TO VERIFY TURNER'S WHEREABOUTS ON
NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
FURNISH RESULTS OF ALL INVESTIGATION TO SEATTLE.
SEATTLE ADVISED AIR MAIL. P. END.
TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
FURNISH RESULTS OF ALL INVESTIGATION TO SEATTLE.
SEATTLE ADVISED AIR MAIL. P. END.
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TO	: SAC,	NEW ORLEANS
FROM	: SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

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Enclosed for New Orleans are six copies and for Seattle two copies of FD-302 reflecting interview with DONALD E. TURNER, 2314 Churchill Drive, Mobile, Alabama, on December 22, 1971. Also enclosed for New Orleans and Seattle are two copies each of photograph of TURNER.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
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DONALD ELMORE TURNER, 2314 Churchill Drive, Mobile, Alabama, telephone 478-3441, was interviewed at the home of his father,
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*
Date of transcription
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1
DONALD ELMORE TURNER, 2314 Churchill Drive, Mobile, Alabama, telephone 478-3441, was interviewed at the home of his father, HENRY ELMORE TURNER, 1958 Cottage Court, Nobile, Alabama. He was advised that he was being interviewed in regard to the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971. TURNER furnished the following information:
Mr. TURNER advised that during early Summer of 1971, he was employed by Valley Helicopter, Post Office Box 505, Twisp, Washington, as general manager. He said that he flow the company's only hdicopter and did spraying and fertilizing work for the Department of Agriculture. He said that in June, 1970, he had a Valley Helicopter, when he took the helicopter to Great Falls, Montana, for a spraying job. He said that 
he left the helicopter in Great Falls and returned to Mobile, Alabama, quitting work with Valley Helicopter. He said, however, that he still is part owner in the company since he holds stock.
Mr. TURNER said that on November 16, 1971, he was employed by a branch office of Teledyne Moviable Offshore, which is located in New Iberia,
TURNER said that on November 16, 1971, he was employed by a branch office of Teledyne Moviable Offshore, which is located in New Iberia, Louisiana. He was hired as a power plant engineer and would do all electrical work and run the powerhouse on offshore drilling rigs. He said that on November 19, 1971, he left Intercoastal City, Louisiana, by helicopter to work on an offshore drilling rig, 65 miles south of Intercoastal City. He said that he lived on the rig with 22 other persons until December 4, 1971, at which time he returned to Intercoastal City by helicopter.
He said that during this time he did not leave the rig. TURNER advised that his supervisors were He stated that maintained personnel records
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Interviewed ón 12/22/11 ot Mobile, Alabama
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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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He said that he felt that all of these persons could verify his whereabouts on November 24, 1971.
DONALD TURNER advised that he was a paratrooper with the United States Army from 1960 to 1963, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Ho also said that he was a flight mechanic from November of 1950 to November of 1953, at Fairbanks, Alaska, and from February 1954 to April 1955, at Davis Montham Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. He said that he has flown fixed-wing aircraft before but has never flown jets.
The following information was obtained through interview and observation:

Name	DONALD ELMORE TURNER
Address	2314 Churchill Drive Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-3441
Date
The following information was obtained through interview and observation:

Name	DONALD ELMORE TURNER
Address	2314 Churchill Drive Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-3441
Date of birth	April 11, 1933
Place of birth	Deer Park, Alabama
Social Security Number Wife	417-38-8704
Children
Father	HENRY ELMORE TURNER 58 Cottage Court Mobile, Alabama
Employment	Teledyne Moviable Offshore Now. Iberia, Louisiana
Drivers License Number	Alabama 2692872
Racoe	White
Sex	Male
Eyes	Black
Hair	Brown
Weight	180 pounds
Height	5'10"
Complexion	Medium
Build	Stocky

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TURNER furnished a photograph taken of him in 1970.
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Complexion	Medium
Build	Stocky

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TURNER furnished a photograph taken of him in 1970.
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TRØØ9 NO PLAIN 632 PM NITEL 12-23-71 RDC TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM NEW ORLEANS (164-136) (P)
NORJAK
Reibung DON TURNER 72 Elim
RE MOBILE TELETYPE TO NEW ORLEANS DECEMBER TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE.
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LA., CONFIRMED DECEMBER TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE, THAT DONALD E. TURNER WAS WORKING FOR HIM ON RIG SIX, EIGHTY MILES SOUTH OF INTRACOASTAL CITY, LA., IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. TURNER WAS WORKING ON RIG TWELVE HOURS PER DAY FROM NOVEMBER NINETEEN, SEVENTYONE TO DECEMBER FOUR, SEVENTYONE.
STATES VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TURNER TO LEAVE RIG WITHOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE. LA", ADVISED DECEMBER TWENTYTHREE, SEVENTYONE, THAT HE IS CO-WORKER OF DON TURNER AND TURNER WAS ON OFFSHORE OIL RIG IN GULF OF MEXICO, LOCATED SOUTH OF INTRACOASTAL CITY, LA., WHEN REPORTED FOR START OF SEVEN DAY WORK SHIFT, NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE. TURNER REMAINED ON OIL RIG TO DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTYONE. EXHIBITED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN CAPTIONED MATTER AND STATED TURNER IS NOT SAME.
TURNER REMAINED ON OIL RIG TO DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTYONE. EXHIBITED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN CAPTIONED MATTER AND STATED TURNER IS NOT SAME.
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IBERIA, LA., ADVISED THAT DONALD E. TURNER, WAS WORKING FOR HIS 1 COMPANY ON AN OFFSHORE OIL RIG FROM ELEVEN NINETEEN, THROUGH TWELVE TWENTYTHREE SEVENTYONE. HE ADVISED THAT TURNER HAS. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOUR ONE SEVEN DASH THREE EIGHT DASH EIGHT SEVEN ZERO FOUR, AND A PERMANENT ADDRESS OF TWO THREE ONE FOUR CHURCHILL DRIVE, MOBILE, ALA.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR ( CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/22/71
FROM : SA
* SUBJECT: NORJACK
On 12/22/71 SA exhibited photographs of the following persons. with throw downs. to
, Seattle, who elliminated each person.
CHARLES D. BAKER, Sub 63
JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD, Sub 165
GEORGE BRYAN STEGRIST. Sub 202
DONALD ELMORE TURNER, Sub 72
2-164-81
CC 1 each of the above CNG 14
Sub. 72 164-81-1493 SEARCHED. INDEXEO SERIALKEY ML FILED DEC FBI-SEATTLE
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5010-104
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DB COOPER-45177
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b6 b7CNR009 SE PLAIN 1038 PM NITEL 12/21/71 FEE TO MOBILE FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P NORJAK.
ON DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTY-ONE,
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RIVERTON, WYOMING, REPORTED DONALD E. TURNER AS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN HIJACKING. TURNER HAS A BACKGROUND IN AVIATION AND IS REPORTEDLY HIGHTLY INTELLIGENT WITH A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEST COAST TERRAIN.
TURNER HAS A BACKGROUND IN AVIATION AND IS REPORTEDLY HIGHTLY INTELLIGENT WITH A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE WEST COAST TERRAIN.
ON DECEMBER TEN, SEVENTY-ONE, JOHN LEE REEDER, ATTROENY REPRESENTING VALLEY HELICOPTER, INC., AT TWISP, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT DONALD E. TURNER WAS EMPLOYED BY VALLEY HELICOPTERS DURING SUMMER OF SEVENTY-ONE, BUT ABSCONDED WITH THE COMPANY HELICOPTER ON AUGUST FIVE, SEVENTY-ONE. THE COPTER WAS LATER RECOVERED
IN GREAT FALLS, MONTANA. NO ITSMV CHARGES FILED DUE TO QUESTIONABLE WORDING IN COMPANY CONTRACT WITH TURNER.
NO . SIGN OF TURNER SINCE THAT DATE.
SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED TURNER LISTED HIS FATHERS ADDRESS AS H.E. TURNER, ONE NINE FIVE EIGHT COLLEGE COURT, MOBILE, END PAGE ONE
J.L. Reeder-phone - Twisp, Wa. 997-3324
Sub 2
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DB COOPER-45178PAGE TWO
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ALABAMA. CREDIT REFERENCE GMAC; AND WEATHERBEE AND GAYFERS FURNITURE, MOBILE, ALABAMA.
MOBILE AT MOBILE, ALABAMA. CONTACT H.E. TURNER, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS ONE NINE FIVE EIGHT COLLEGE COURT, MOBILE, ALABAMA, TO DETERMINE DONALD E.
TURNER, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS ONE NINE FIVE EIGHT COLLEGE COURT, MOBILE, ALABAMA, TO DETERMINE DONALD E. TURNER'S PRESENT LOCATION AND WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST.
CONTACT CREDIT REFERENCES IN MOBILE FOR BACKGROUND ON TURNER.
SET OUT LEADS FOR APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION. - P- END
FBI MO JEB CLR
DB COOPER-45179AREA CODE 509 TELEPHONE 997-3324
JOHN L. REEDER ATTORNEY AT LAW POST OFFICE BOX 247 TWISP. WASHINGTON 98856
December 6, 1971
Federal' Bureau of Investigation 1015 - 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Attention:
SA
Re: Donald E. Turner
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to my telephone conversation with agent of this morning I am forwarding herewith the following:
1. Passport issued by United States of America to Donald E. Turner with issue date September 8, 1965. (F948975)
2. Photo Donald E. Turner, No identification of photo available.
You may use these instruments for as long as necessary but we would like to have them returned when they have served your purposes.
If by chance Mr. Turner should be the subject you are seeking I, on behalf of my client, Valley Helicopters, Inc.
If by chance Mr. Turner should be the subject you are seeking I, on behalf of my client, Valley Helicopters, Inc., Twisp, Washington, would like to be advised and would also hope to be able to interview him as to our problems when apprehended.
Very-truly yours, yorum A Suceder
JOHN L. REEDER
JLR:th Enclosures (2) - as noted
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DB COOPER-45180CSA FPMR (1) CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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FROM
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 12/9/71
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On 12/9/71 CORD SPRECKEL, witness, was shown photos of the below listed suspects who SPRECKLES said could be eliminated as suspects based on his observation of the subject:
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RALPH V. GALOPE DONALD ELMORE TURNER - 72
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5:11 PM NITEL 12-1-71 JSG
TO :' SEATTLE
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOV.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45181TRØ07 DN PLAIN
5:11 PM NITEL 12-1-71 JSG
TO :' SEATTLE
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE.
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TURNER AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED, CASE. ADVISED TURNER IS PRIVATE PILOT, HELICOPTER PILOT, HAS BACKGROUND IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, KNOWS THE WEST COAST AREA AND ALLEGEDLY AT ONE TIME WAS EMPLOYED IN PILOTING AIRCRAFT IN FIRE FIGHTING CONTROL.
ADVISED TURNER AAS IN THE BASIN AND WORLAND, WYOMING AREAS DURING SUMMER OF SEVENTY, EMPLOYED BY HAWKINS AND POWELL ' AVIATION AT GREYBULL, WYOMING, DURING WHICH TIME TURNER END PAGE ONE
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SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH
DENVER. INTERVIEW OF DETERMINED THAT TURNER IS NATIVE OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, HIS FATHER H. E. TURNER RESIDES ONE NINE FIVE EIGHT COLLEGE COURT, MOBILE, AND TURNER FORMERLY RESIDED ONE ZERO THREE CORNFLOWER AVENUE, - MOBILE, LA. CREDIT APPLICATION BY TURNER LISTED CREDIT REFERENCES AS GMAC, WETHERBEE FURNITURE AND GAYFERS, ALL MOBILE, AND LISTED PRIOR EMPLOYMENT AS GULF COAST AIR MOTIVE. END PAGE TWO
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ADVISED THAT
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CONTACTED AT TWI ,2- . , 9-0049/8.ATELY SEPT. TWENTY,
LAST, AND TURNER DISAPPEARED FROM TWISP SHORTLY THEREAFTER.
SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH
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DESCRIPTION OF : TURNER.
SEATTLE CONDUCT INVESTIGATION REGARDING TURNER AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. P.
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DB COOPER-45184 NR003
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5:45PM NITEL 12-6-71 RPB
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81) AND ST. LOUIS (164-NPRE-M)
FROM:
BOSTON
(164-153) (RUC)
IP
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE ST. LOUIS TELETYPE TO BOSTON AND SEATTLE DECEMBER TWO LAST.
RE:
RICHARD R. RUTHEL - SUSPECT.
RUTHEL LOCATED THIS DATE AT BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PITTSFIELD, MASS., WHERE HE IS A STUDENT. CLAIMS THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, AT THREE PM HE WAS IN COMPANY OF INTERVIEWED AND VERIFIED FACT THAT RUTHEL WAS IN HER COMPANY THREE PM, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE.
CLAIMS THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, AT THREE PM HE WAS IN COMPANY OF INTERVIEWED AND VERIFIED FACT THAT RUTHEL WAS IN HER COMPANY THREE PM, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. RUTHEL HAS GOOD REPUTATION IN COMMUNITY AND NO LOCAL CRIMINAL RECORD. END.
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18NR 002 SA PLAIN 11:09 AM URGENT 12-2-71 DET TO SEATTLE (164-81) ST. LOUIS FROM SAN ANTONIO (164-RC) 2P UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL TO ST. LOUIS, DECEMBER ONE, LAST. RE: RICHARD R. RUTHEL - SUSPECT. M/SGT. MILITARY PERSONNEL CENTER, RANDOLPH AFB, TEXAS, ADVISED ON DECEMBER TWO, INSTANT, HIS RECORDS DO NOT REFLECT THAT RICHARD R. RUTHEL IS PRESENTLY OR HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF U. S. AIR FORCE AS AN OFFICER OR END PAGE ONE
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ENLISTED MEMBER.
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DB COOPER-45190SA 164-RC
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ENLISTED MEMBER. HE ADVISED ONE RICHARD W. RUTHEL, SSAN ZERO TWO ZERO - THREE FOUR - SIX SIX SEVEN TWO, IN DECEMBER, SIXTYNINE, WAS IN AIR FORCE RESERVES AND HIS ADDRESS WAS BOX ONE THREE ONE, SOUTH EGREMONT, MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INDIVIDUAL'S FILE IS PRESENTLY LOCATED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, REGISTRY NUMBER ONE, FILE NUMBER SIX ONE NINE ONE THREE ZERO NI NE.
INFORMATION FURNISHED ST. LOUIS TO ASSIST IN HANDLING OF LEAD IN RETEL.
RUC END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-45191NRØ13 SE PLAIN 2:16PM URGENT 12/1/71 VAB TO ST. LOUIS SAN ANTONIO FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SE BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE: RICHARD R. RUTHEL - SUSPECT
RE INDIANAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER ONE INSTANT. ON NOV. THIRTY LAST, AD- VISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND EN- VELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS, NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO
THIRTY LAST, AD- VISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND EN- VELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS, NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO RICHARD R. RUTHEL, WHO SERVED IN THE U. S. AIR FORCE ADVISED , WASHING- TON DURING RUTHER POSSESSED FAA INSTRUCTORS LICENSE
STATED END PAGE ONE
DB COOPER-45192
Sub. 73 164-81-392
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164-81
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, WHICH SHOWS RUTHEL'S INSTRUCTORS LICENSE NO. AS C F ONE ONE FIVE NINE FIVE THREE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE LETTER R IN RUTHEL'S SIGNATURE AND THE R DEPICTED ON THE ENVELOPE SENT TO RENO, NEWSPAPER, VERY SIMILAR. ALSO STATED THAT RUTHEL ACTIVE IN SKY DIVING WHILE STATIONED AT PAINE FIELD.
AIR FORCE NO LONGER HAS PERSONNEL ASSIGNED AT PAINE FIELD, WASHINGTON. .
LEADS:
ST. LOUIS - WILL REVIEW DISCHARGED AIR FORCE PERSONNEL RECORDS FOR RECORD 'CONCERNING RUTHEL AND SUTEL RESULTS.
SAN ANTONIO - AT RANDOLPH AFB, REVIEW RECORDS OF CURRENT AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND SUTEL RESULTS.
END
UMB FBI S CLER
DB COOPER-45193AR002 IP PLAIN
11:40AM URGENT 12/1/71 OJS
TO
SEATTLE
FROM
INDIANAPOLIS 164-62
2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON,
END
UMB FBI S CLER
DB COOPER-45193AR002 IP PLAIN
11:40AM URGENT 12/1/71 OJS
TO
SEATTLE
FROM
INDIANAPOLIS 164-62
2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE
REMY TEL NOV. THIRTY LAST.
ON NOV. THIRTY LAST,
ADVISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO RICHARD R. RUTHEL, WHO SERVED IN U. S. AIR FORCE
ADVISED
WASHINGTON DURING
RUTHEL POSSESSED FAA INSTRUCTORS
STATED LICENSE
, WHICH SHOWS RUTHEL'S INSTRUCTIORS LICENSE NO. AS C F ONE ONE FIVE NINE FIVE THREE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE LETTER R IN RUTHEL'S SIGNATURE AND THE R END PAGE ONE
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DB COOPER-45194
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DEPICTED ON THE ENVELOPE SENT TO RENO NEWSPAPER, VERY SIMILAR. ALSO STATED THAT RUTHEL ACTIVE IN SKY DIVING WHILE STATIONED AT PAINE FIELD.
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SEATTLE AT PAINE FIELD: WILL ATTEMPT TO FURTHER IDENTIFY RICHARD R. RUTHEL STATIONED AT PAINE FIELD IN SIXTYSEVEN.
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SEATTLE AT PAINE FIELD: WILL ATTEMPT TO FURTHER IDENTIFY RICHARD R. RUTHEL STATIONED AT PAINE FIELD IN SIXTYSEVEN. END
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-45195100
IR 007 MP PLAIN
5:41 PM NITEL 12/7/71 CMH
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SUB - TICKET " - EVIDENCE
SUSP.
LAS VEGAS NEWARK NEW YORK (164-627) NORFOLK
Ben Leibsen -50 - 26-
Daniel C. Cooper - 65 Donald Otis Bumwith
. PORTLAND
RICHMOND
SEATTLE (164-81)
SPRINGFIELD (164-31)
WFO HOUSTON FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
Douglas Cooper 96 Ronald Lee white - 70
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO b6 b7C
SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, NORFOLK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, SEATTLE NITEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND SPRINGFIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER ONE LAST. END PAGE ONE
DB COOPER-45196
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1/20
7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDXITION GSA FPMR (a CFR) 101-11.
FILED. DEC 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1/20
7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDXITION GSA FPMR (a CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/3/71
FROM
:
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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on 12/1/21
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was shown
a group of photographs which contained a photo of
advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) 2164-81 -164-81
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164-81-686
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0
DEC 6 1071 FBI -SEATILE
918
Rua ILS Soninge Ronde Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-4519912/3/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA DONALD J. STEELE & SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
RE:
On 12/1/71, at about 4:50 PM, a request from COP GEORGE TIELSCH, Seattle PD, disclosed that he desired personal contact by Agents of this office in subject matter.
TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
RE:
On 12/1/71, at about 4:50 PM, a request from COP GEORGE TIELSCH, Seattle PD, disclosed that he desired personal contact by Agents of this office in subject matter. SAS DONALD J. STEELE and arrived at the Seattle PD at approximately 5:00 PM. At that time, COP TIELSCH introduced himself in the presence of Asst. COP At that point TIELSCH said, why don't you tell them about it without further formalities." #
advised that an officer in his department has an informant who has given reliable information in the past and who, according to informant,
He then advised that the informant had said,
and TIELSCH indicated that inasmuch as the informant had furnished the information to their officer and had indicated
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they would like to work with us in connection with was the hijacker. 164-81-557
resolving whether or not
At 5:30 PM, contact was made with
b6 Detective, Homicide and Robbery Division, home address b7C (3)
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SEARCHED.
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SERIALIZED IS FILED by
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110
DB COOPER-45200
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good witnesses as citing as an example,
asked what
was happening.
INDEXED
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0
FBI-SEATTLE
110
DB COOPER-45200
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good witnesses as citing as an example,
asked what
was happening. was advised that the stewardesses were not all located in Minneapolis at that time and that the photo could be shown to witnesses locally at Seattle as well as to the stewardesses. He was advised that this would be done by other Agents.
At no time was it indicated to
that Agent personnel would travel with him free of charge to Minneapolis on Northwest Airlines.
On 12/2/71, was telephonically contacted at his residence inasmuch as and was advised that the photo of had been displayed to all witnesses and none of them identified him as the hijacker. To this he replied, "he could not understand this but some times things work that way."
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DB COOPER-4520312/3/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE: ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; DONALD OTIS BURNWORTH:
On 12/1/71, a group of photos were exhibited to CORD H.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE: ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; DONALD OTIS BURNWORTH:
On 12/1/71, a group of photos were exhibited to CORD H.Z. SPRECKEL at his place of employment. Included inthe group of photos were photos of the above three individuals. Concerning the photos, SPRECKEL stated that the hijacker was not as good looking as KEELY. He stated that is not the hijacker, and concerning BURNWORTH, he stated that if the individual were 10 years older, there would be a resemblance between BURNWORTH and the hijacker.
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DB COOPER-45204OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Suspects: NORMAN KARL ALLEN
DONALD OTIS BURNWORTH
On 12/1/71 . SA
contacted
at
in which has an interest.
of BURNWORTH
was exhibited two pictures of ALLEN and one each b6 with seven throw down photographs.
of BURNWORTH
was exhibited two pictures of ALLEN and one each b6 with seven throw down photographs. b7C b7D
viewed these pictures from 9:11 pm to 10:12 pm and eliminated them all.
After the initial viewing, went back and studied b6 the pictures of ALLEN 12 times (the old King County Sheriff's Office b7C photograph No. 61308) and the Washington State Driver's License b7D picture (expires 9/25/72) three times; the picture of BURNWORTH five times and that of times.
He commented that ALLEN's face from the upper lip upwards bore ' some resemblance to the unsub; BURNWORTH's jaw line, cheeks and nose bore some resemblance, and hairline bore a close b6 b7c
resemblance. He commented the picture of was "too
severe." He eliminated all three suspects.
CNG (4)
5010-100
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1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45205
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b6 b7C b7DNRØ25 SE PLAIN 11:58 PM NITEL 12/1/71 DCA TO. DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO
DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
CHIEF OF POLICE, SEATTLE, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT A SEATTLE DETECTIVE HAD INFO THIS CASE. DETECTIVE ON INTERVIEW STATED AN INFORMANT TOLD HIM
DETECTIVE BELIEVES THIS TO BE
; FBI NUMBER
BUFILE
BUFILE WILL SHOW THAT IN THIS CASE
PD MADE AVAILABLE FEBRUARY THREE, SEVENTYONE, PHOTO OF b6 b7c WHICH WAS SHOWN THIS DATE TO WITNESSES SPRECKEL, END PAGE ONE
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164-81-51766 b7C DB COOPER-45206b6 b7C b7D
PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
ALL OF WHOM SAID NOT IDENT. FACSIMILE SENT TO MINNEAPOLIS, PHILADELPHIA, LITTLE ROCK AND PORTLAND TO SHOW ADDITIONAL WITNESSES. END
WJM FBI WA
DB COOPER-45207ARØ23 SE PLAIN 11:17 PM IMMEDIATE 12/1/71 DCA
TO
LITTLE ROCK
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PHILADELPHIA PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
PHILADELPHIA PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE :
INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS RE- CEIVED INFORMATION THAT IS UNSUB IN THIS MATTER.
IS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST. IS DESCRIBED AS WMA, SIX FEET TWO INCHES, ONE EIGHT FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES, BORN
PHOTO OF BEING FORWARDED TO MINNEAPOLIS, PORT- LAND, LITTLE ROCK, AND PHILADELPHIA BY FACSIMILE TO BE SHOWN TO END PAGE ONE
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DB COOPER-45208PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
WITNESSES LOCATED WITHING THOSE DIVISIONS. GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPHS BEING FORWARDED TO MINNEAPOLIS AND PHILADELPHIA VIA PILOT COURIER.
IN VIEW OF URGENCY EXISTING IN PRESENT SITUATION RECEIVING OFFICES SHOULD DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES AND TELEPHONE RESULTS TO SEATTLE BY NINE AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYONE, WITHOUT FAIL.
END DCC
FBI PHILA
DB COOPER-4520912/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00:
BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
RE: b6
On 12/2/71 VINCE RUEHL, ASAC, Portland, said
b7C
that the witness who works in the Northwest b6
Airline viewed a number of photos including b7C
that of and made no identification.
On the same date Supervisor called from Philadelphia. He said that the witness after viewing a group of photos, said that none of them were identical with the hijacker. This included the photo of -
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FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB COOPER-45210NR 002 MP PLAIN' 5:51 PM NITEL 12/2/71 . CMH
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND. 164-41
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
Susp Nelson Roland : Fatier b6 ¥%'b7C
ee. WITHESSAS
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR. LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING,'00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER ONE LAST, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER,TWO.
LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING,'00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER ONE LAST, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER,TWO. INSTANT, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DECEMRED TWO INSTANT.
RE:
PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NWA STEWARDESSES
DECEMBER TWO INSTANT, AND BOTH STATED HE IN NO WAY RESEMBLED UNSUB.
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RE : NELSON ROLAND FOTTER 
INFORMATION FURNISHED TO NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, DB COOPER-45211 BY ANONYMOUS SOURCE SUGGESTING FOTIER AS POSSIBLE SUBJECT. END PAGE ONE
164-81-44
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FBI - SEATTLE
Fortier
B MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY NWA AT SEATTLE AND RESIDED AT SEVEN SIX FIVE DASH ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOURTH PLACE. NORTHEAST, BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB. FEBRUARY TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN TWENTYTHREE, EIGHT FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE, DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES.
SEATTLE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING FOTIER. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
PENDING . END VAB FBI SEATTLE ,CLR
DB COOPER-45212SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
PENDING . END VAB FBI SEATTLE ,CLR
DB COOPER-45212SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re :
SUSPECT
-
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SA of Minneapolis called at 8:30 AM, 12/2/71. He said that he showed a facsimile picture of along with some other pictures to Stewardesses and they evidenced no recognition whatsoever. He then specifically called their attention to this particular picture and they said he definitely was not the hijacker.
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164-81-205 SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED MO FILED DEC2 011 FBI-SEATTLE
DB COOPER-4521312/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKINGS; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re : SUSPECT b6 b7C
SA called at 8:00 AM, 12/2/71.
In regard to witness a facsimile of the 2/71 photo of he showed b6 b7C
to would not say yes or no. He said it was a very good look-alike, particularly in the chin area.
In regard to witness a facsimile of the 2/71 photo of he showed b6 b7C
to would not say yes or no. He said it was a very good look-alike, particularly in the chin area. He said that him or identify him. would not either eliminate
PRB:k1b (3)
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DB COOPER-45214SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
and SA
On the evening of 12/1/71, I telephoned SA BOB in Philadelphia: SA TAYLOR ROBERTS at Little Rock at Minneapolis.
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I told them that a facsimile photo of , would be transmitted to their offices promptly and that a glossy copy would be sent to Philadelphia and Minneapolis by air courier the same night.
They were to show these pictures to
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TAYLOR ROBERTS from Little Rock called back the same evening and said he had checked with Minneapolis and Stewardess has returned to Minneapolis and they will show the photo to her as well as to
I told all of these people to telephone me before 9:00 AM, Seattle time, 12/2/71.
to
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TAYLOR ROBERTS from Little Rock called back the same evening and said he had checked with Minneapolis and Stewardess has returned to Minneapolis and they will show the photo to her as well as to
I told all of these people to telephone me before 9:00 AM, Seattle time, 12/2/71. PRB: k1b
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DB COOPER-4521512/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE
Re :
SUSPECT
-
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On the evening of 12/1/71, I called COP GEORGE TIELSCH and told him we had learned of Detective work in connection with suspect . I inquired
of TIELSCH whether there was some specific charge the Police Department had in mind or just what their jurisdiction was. TIELSCH said they had no jurisdiction, simply that an informant had furnished information to a police officer and he intended to turn it over to the FBI with the thought that the FBI could work with his officer if there was anything further to be developed.
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furnished information to a police officer and he intended to turn it over to the FBI with the thought that the FBI could work with his officer if there was anything further to be developed.
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DB COOPER-45216SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE Re :
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At approximately 9:00 PM, 12/1/71, I telephoned SAC MILNES in Washington, D.C. I told him that at approximately 5:00 PM on the evening of 12/1/71, COP GEORGE TIELSCH had called Supervisor J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF because of the fact he had been unable to get in touch with the SAC or ASAC. He told SUTTHOFF that one of the detectives had some information from an informant that might be important in this case.
I sent SAS and STEELE over to the Police Department immediately and they subsequently advised me that b6 TIELSCH had introduced them to and Detective b7C
of the Seattle PD. has an informant whom b7D he would not identify who told that the $200,000
was and that the subject was He also told
during the
19608.
has an informant whom b7D he would not identify who told that the $200,000
was and that the subject was He also told
during the
19608. through inquiry, had decided that this was
in 1961. which was taken in
had obtained a photo of
was arrested for He had retouched this photo to put dark glasses on the eyes and thought it had a striking resemblance to the hijacker. He told the Agents that were going to fly to Minneapolis at noon on 12/2/71, and show this photo to the crew members. 164-81-401
I told MR. MILNES that we were showing the photo to the Seattle witnesses on the night of 12/1/71, and he instructed that we immediately get in touch with Portland, Little Rock, Philadelphia and Minneapolis and send facsimiles to those offices so that Seattle could be advised early on the morning of 12/2/71.
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO:	SAC,
17:
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DB COOPER-452171/23/73
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

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

Some Sule 75 V Sub 574
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

RE:	SUB	RALPH GRIFFIN
#75

Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 1/9/73.
addition, 2/24/72.
GRIFFIN previously eliminated as a suspect. In previously interviewed by Bureau Agents b6
b7C
regarding
Portland Division discontinue investigative efforts GRIFFIN.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Portland 
2)- Seattle RNN/rse (4)
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DB COOPER-45219 164-81-43-4ev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 1/9/73
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
Sus 75 Sub-574 Jie RALPH GRIFFIN
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 1/8/73. Portland, "
Oregon ), telephonically contacted the Portland Division.
in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
Sus 75 Sub-574 Jie RALPH GRIFFIN
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 1/8/73. Portland, "
Oregon ), telephonically contacted the Portland Division. He advised that up to one year ago, he was the at the Carlton Hotel, 1502 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma, Washington. While working in that capacity, he met RALPH GRIFFIN ( PHONETIC ), who was staying at the hotel with a friend, Latin decent, further description unknown. On the day before the captioned hijacking, GRIFFIN told him that he was tired of working for nothing and that he was going to get some money and
go to Mexico.
recognized GRIFFIN's picture as the man
known as D. B. COOPER and whose picture appeared in the newspaper subsequent to the hijacking. He stated that although FBI Agents visited the Carlton Hotel three weeks after the hijacking and talked to him regarding any information about the hijacking, he was afraid to come forward because of fears that GRIFFIN had friends who would seek revenge.
He further advised that a Tacoma, was working as the Carlton, and she also agreed with the man whose picture appeared in the newspaper.
He further advised that a Tacoma, was working as the Carlton, and she also agreed with the man whose picture appeared in the newspaper. with the Tacoma Police Department.
telephone number. at that time at that GRIFFIN was
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The caller stated he has this accounts for his delay in contacting the FBI.
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Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
#U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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described GRIFFIN as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Age	In his(30's
Height	5'10" ...
Weight	(160 pounds.
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Possibly brown
Dress	Slacks, neat
Complexion	(Olive"
Characteristics	Hair always mussed
Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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described GRIFFIN as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Age	In his(30's
Height	5'10" ...
Weight	(160 pounds.
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Possibly brown
Dress	Slacks, neat
Complexion	(Olive"
Characteristics	Hair always mussed up

described GRIFFIN's associate, who also stayed with him in his room at the Carlton, as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	Latin (possibly Mexican)
Age	30's
Height	5'10"
Weight	160 pounds
Hair	Black
Dress	Flashy

LEAD
SEATTLE
AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON.
s
Height	5'10"
Weight	160 pounds
Hair	Black
Dress	Flashy

LEAD
SEATTLE
AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON. Locate and interview (FNU ) b6 at the Carlton Hotel, possible telephone number BR2-5649, regarding identity of RALPH GRIFFIN ( PHONETIC).
In view of the length of time the caller took in coming forward, his admitted and the fact that he b6
bases his identification on an artist's conception of D. B. COOPER contained in the newspaper which has changed recently, further leads are being left to the discretion of the office of origin.
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DB COOPER-45221
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The following investigation was conducted by SA :
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON
On June 12, 1972, was located and interviewed at her She advised she for approximately
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current residence, has been separated from two years, and is presently She advised she last saw GRIFFIN on December 6, 1971, when he stopped by to She stated she received a letter from him on April 8, 1972, with the return address of Post Office Box 911, Boise, Idaho.
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current residence, has been separated from two years, and is presently She advised she last saw GRIFFIN on December 6, 1971, when he stopped by to She stated she received a letter from him on April 8, 1972, with the return address of Post Office Box 911, Boise, Idaho. She received a second letter from him on May 10, 1972, with the return address of Rogerson Motor Inn, Twin Falls, Idaho. In the second letter he advised he was in jail for a short time since he last saw her, but she could not recall where it was that he had been picked up, He stated in his letter that he was working as a hood cleaner, cleaning hoods in restaurants. He stated he was in the process of getting a roofer's license and intended to work at that and send some money He did not say in what city or state he intended to get this license.
advised she would immediately contact the Everett Resident Agency if she received any further information concerning GRIFFIN's whereabouts. She advised that the State Parole and Probation Department had contacted her for information leading to the whereabouts of GRIFFIN, and that she had provided them the same information set out herein.
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Parole and Probation Department had contacted her for information leading to the whereabouts of GRIFFIN, and that she had provided them the same information set out herein.
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DB COOPER-45222SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
6/28/72
SA
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NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT RALPH L. GRIFFIN NUMBER 75
Attempts to locate GRIFFIN thus far have met with negative results. It is recommended that further investi- gation of GRIFFIN with regard to this matter be terminated due to the fact that information was developed on February 24, 1972, that GRIFFIN was partially lame and had a definite limp in the other leg.
DUE TO AGENT'S TRANSFER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS SUSPECT BE REASSIGNED.
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DB COOPER-45223SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
6/5/72
SA
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NORJAK
RE: RABPH L. GRIFFIN
0n6/2/72, Washington State Parole Officer, b6 1209 E. State St., Olympia, Washington, advised that the subject's Everett, Washington,
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told him she had received a letter during May 1972, from the sub- ject indicating he was staying at
, Olympia, Washington, advised that the subject's Everett, Washington,
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told him she had received a letter during May 1972, from the sub- ject indicating he was staying at the Rogerson Motor Inn, Twin Falls, , Idaho.
No load is being set forth at this time as it is not known by the writer if the subject is still being sought for interview re this matter.
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DB COOPER-45224SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
5/22/72
SA
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NORJAK
Re RALPH L. GRIFFIN Subject #75
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated b6 b7C
3/27/72.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON
On 5/15/72, an attempt was made to locate and
interview - It should be noted that there are several individual residences at that address.
advised that She since August, 1971. She
has said that she has no recollection of an and that her records are somewhat uncertain as to the time period prior to
On 5/16/72, records of the U.S. Post Office, Everett, Washington, revealed that three individuals by the name of had previously lived at b6 b7C
They are as follows:
Marysville, Washington
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Post Office, Everett, Washington, revealed that three individuals by the name of had previously lived at b6 b7C
They are as follows:
Marysville, Washington
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DB COOPER-45225
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Everett, Washington
leaving no forwarding address.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON:
Will attempt to locate and interview the above listed individuals in an effort to locate b6 and then interview her concerning the whereabouts of RALPH b7C LEONARD GRIFFIN.
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DB COOPER-45226SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
4/28/72
SA
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NORJAK
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN Sub. #75
Re memo of SA
3/27/72.
On 1/28/72.
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Lacey, Washington, advised that of this firm, left about 3years ago in the Seattle area.
to become the He did not know his address or if he was still with
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will conduct creditk and criminal checks concerning and
in effort to b6 locate and interview him concerning the whereabouts of, RALPH L. b7C GRIFFIN.
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DB COOPER-45227SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
4/7/72
SA
NORJAK
RE: RALPH L.
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DB COOPER-45227SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
4/7/72
SA
NORJAK
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN SUSPECT NO. 75
Re Seattle memo of SA , 3/3/72.
On March 31, 1972, Moore Motor Hotel, Second and Virginia, Seattle, Washington, provided the following information:
On October 27, 1971, RALPH L. GRIFFIN, PO Box 1291, Olympia, Washington, checked into the hotel. As identification he presented a business card showing the above address and also giving a firm name of R & J Fire Prevention Service. He checked into room with a man by the name of Though both men stayed in the room, the room was taken under GRIFFIN's name.
. On November 12, 1971. the maid responsible for cleaning room advised that the people occupying room had apparently skipped since everything had been cleaned out of the room and there was no evidence of occupancy the previous night.
provided the hotel bill for GRIFFIN which reflected that GRIFFIN had made long distance phone calls on October 30, 1971, to telephone number on November 1, 1971 to telephone number and on November 4, 1971 to telephone numbers and
The
provided the hotel bill for GRIFFIN which reflected that GRIFFIN had made long distance phone calls on October 30, 1971, to telephone number on November 1, 1971 to telephone number and on November 4, 1971 to telephone numbers and
The bill also reflected that payable to
had on November 1, 2 and 9, 1971.
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DB COOPER-45228 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN
Subject #75
ReSEmemo of SA
2/14/72.
On March 3, 1972, Division of Probation and Parole, Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia, Washington, made available File #227241-1, concerning RALPH LEONARD GRIFFIN, which reflected the following information:
Last Known Address:
Prior Addresses:
11716 Center Road, Everett, Washington
Broadway Hotel, Everett, Washington
1552 Jefferson South, Tacoma, Washington 1650 Lancaster Drive, Northeast, Salem, Oregon
Former employer was listed as Vacuum Cleaner Company, Lacey, Washington.
Broadway Hotel, Everett, Washington
1552 Jefferson South, Tacoma, Washington 1650 Lancaster Drive, Northeast, Salem, Oregon
Former employer was listed as Vacuum Cleaner Company, Lacey, Washington.
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The subject was described as follows:
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45229
DATE:
3/27/72
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Name :
RALPH LEONARD GRIFFIN
Race :
White
Sex :
Male
Date of Birth:
8/13/30.41,
Place of Birth:
Butte, Montana
Hair: Red
Eyes :
Blue
Height :
5'10"
Weight:
FBI #:
140
383001C
Social Security #:
379-38-1343
Relatives:
Also noted was that
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The file reflected that GRIFFIN was listed as an abscounder and a Bench Warrant #C3549 was issued on December 27, 1971.
Attorney At Law, b6
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On March 7, 1972, , Washington, advised that he had been the court appointed attorney for RALPH L. GRIFFIN, however, he had since discontinued handling GRIFFIN's case. He stated that GRIFFIN's whereabouts were unknown to him and his last known address was at the Carleton Hotel, 1552 Jefferson Street,
He stated that GRIFFIN's whereabouts were unknown to him and his last known address was at the Carleton Hotel, 1552 Jefferson Street, Tacoma, Washington, which was during mid-November, 1971. added, however, that during late December, 1971 or early January, 1972, an insurance man, name unrecalled and company unrecalled, con- tacted him stating that GRIFFIN had told him that he, SHAW, would pay for an insurance policy for GRIFFIN and at that time GRIFFIN was in the Edmonds, Washington area. His last known employment was a restaurant kitchen remodeling job at the Chieftan Restaurant in South Tacoma, phone number GR 5-1313.
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DB COOPER-45230
2 3/3/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN Sub 75
Re Seattle memo of SA dated 2/14/72.
On February 24, 1972, the Carlton Hotel, located at 1552 Jefferson, Tacoma, Washington, advised that RALPH GRIFFIN registered at the Carlton Hotel on October 15, 1971. GRIFFIN stayed in Room 226 with a friend. It could not be determined how long GRIFFIN and his friend remained at the Carlton Hotel in that the registration card for GRIFFIN is
It could not be determined how long GRIFFIN and his friend remained at the Carlton Hotel in that the registration card for GRIFFIN is missing. advised that ownership of the Carlton Hotel changed hands during December of 1971, and the former owner
advised that further information could be obtained by contacting the former owner of the Carlton Hotel.
at
Washington, telephone NO.
On February 24, 1972,
the Carlton Hotel, Tacoma, Washington, ad- vised that he had been employed the
stated that GRIFFIN moved out of the Carlton Hotel during the end of November to early December of 1971. stated that GRIFFIN was partially lame and had a definite limp in one leg.
On February 24, 1972.
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advised that he is a and knew RALPH GRIFFIN. stated that he works at Bob's Java Jive Res- taurant located at 2102 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, Washington,V
Seattle BME : kn (2)
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stated that GRIFFIN was well known in that GRIFFIN had passed many bad checks at Bob's Java Jive.
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stated that GRIFFIN was well known in that GRIFFIN had passed many bad checks at Bob's Java Jive. In addition to passing bad checks, GRIFFIN arranged to have photographs taken of and these photographs were taken and
never paid for. were said to be living in , Washington, area. des- cribed GRIFFIN as a white male American, 5'6" to 5 8" in height, 140 to 145 1bs in weight, slight build, red hair, age early 40's, characteristic limp or lame in one leg.
stated that he has made many efforts to contact GRIFFIN, in order to collect on some of the bad checks that were passed and had determined that GRIFFIN had passed other bad checks at the Chieftan in Tacoma, Washington. stated that GRIFFIN had been staying at the Moore Motel in Seattle, Washington.
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DB COOPER-45233OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FFMR (4) CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/14/72
FROM
: SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN, SUB.
50 MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FFMR (4) CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/14/72
FROM
: SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN, SUB. #75
On 2/3/72.
(Protect b6
Identity) Washington, advised that was
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on 7/28/71,
On 2/3/72, Deputy Thurston County SO, Olympia, b6 a white male, DOB 8/13/30, POB Butte, Montana, 5'10", 155# Red hair, Blue eyes, FBI #383 001 C, with the following arrests: Washington, advised his records reflect a RALPH LEONARD GRIFFIN, b7C 
Date
Arrest #
Charge
Disposition
773768 - 54027
Larceny by Embezz.
12/21/68 55007
Warrant G. "Larceny Warrant #C3549,
10/31/70 58259
Probation Violation
7/30/71 59643 #
Posted $2000 bail, 7/3/68 Found Guilty, 12/24/68 90 Days, Probation Reinstate 1/22/71 Released 10/14/71 by order of judge.
furnished a photograph of GRIFFIN, and added that
b6 GRIFFIN is still on probation under supervision of b7C Wash. State Prob. Office, Olympia, Washington. He added that GRIFFI! but his present address was unknown.
On 2/3/72, Probation Officer, Washington Stateb6 Division of Probation and Parole, 1209 E.
but his present address was unknown.
On 2/3/72, Probation Officer, Washington Stateb6 Division of Probation and Parole, 1209 E. State St., Olympia, Wast .; advised that RALPH GRIFFIN was presently a parole violator as a bench warrant had been issued on 12/27/71, and his present whereabout were unknown. He added that his file had been sent to the main offic at Westside Shopping Center, Olympia, Washington.
said that GRIFFIN had been arrested in July 1971 afb6 Olympia, Washington and remained in jail until sometime in Octoberb7C 1971 when he was released to the custody of his court appointed attorney Olympia, Washington. He said his last known Sub address was 1552 Jefferson, Tacoma, Washington (Carleton Hotel), 75
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Lead
DB COOPER-45234
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. Washington on 1/18/71, however,
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but he is not believed to be still residing there. He added that bic had told him that GRIFFIN had been in the Everett, Washing- ton area, but no address was known.
He added that bic had told him that GRIFFIN had been in the Everett, Washing- ton area, but no address was known.
LEADS
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AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will contact
concerning GRIFFIN's whereabouts.
Will review GRIFFIN's file at Washington State Division of Probation and Parole, Westside Center.
AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON Will attempt to locate GRIFFIN at Carletd Hotel, 1552 Jefferson, and interview him concerning his whereabouts at time NORJAK took place.
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DB COOPER-45235 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1802 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-1953)
DATE:
1/26/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN
Reference Seattle memo of SA RICHARD AVERY DYER dated 1/17/72.
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On 1/25/72 of National Bank of Commerce, Main Branch, Statements Section, was contacted concerning the above captioned subject and she advised that when RALPH L. GRIFFIN opened an account for the R. and J. Fire Preventive Service Company on 6/24/71 with an initial deposit of $150.
GRIFFIN opened an account for the R. and J. Fire Preventive Service Company on 6/24/71 with an initial deposit of $150.00, the account was closed by the bank on 8/6/71 because of a $13.00 overdraft that was made by GRIFFIN. There has been no further contact made with the bank. produced a business card for GRIFFIN's business which had a phone number of 355-4528 and an address of Post Office Box 1291, Olympia, Washington, zip code 98501.
LEAD
SEATTLE At Olympia, Washington
Make attempt to contact RALPH L. GRIFFIN at the above address in Olympia, Washington, concerning his whereabouts at the time NORJAK took place.

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DB COOPER-45236SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/28/71
SA
NORJAK
RE: RALPH L. GRIFFIN
Re memo .of SA RICHARD AVERY DYER, 11/30/71.
On 12/15/71, Records, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Everett, Washington, and Records, Everett Police Department, Everett, Washington, advised that they could
On 12/15/71, Records, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, Everett, Washington, and Records, Everett Police Department, Everett, Washington, advised that they could locate no record identi- fiable with a RALPH L. GRIFFIN.
On 12/15/71, the records of Credit Bureau, Inc., Everett, Washington, were reviewed and these records reflect a RALPH L. GRIFFIN residing
Washington. The records further reflect that GRIFFIN is employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad and is employed by the Washington.
A check with directory assistance on 12/15/71, revealed a RALPH L. GRIFFIN at the above address, telephone number 794-8637. There is no record of an R & J Fire Preventive Service in the Snohomish County area. The city directory and the Everett telephone book failed to reflect, any other RALPH L. GRIFFIN other than mentioned above.
On 12/20/71, her place of employment and advised that she has never heard of an R & J Fire Preventive Service Company before. She advised is currently working for the Burlington Northern Railroad at the Everett Office. further
was contacted at b6 b7c
advised that they have changed residences, and now reside at Washington.
further
was contacted at b6 b7c
advised that they have changed residences, and now reside at Washington. described
as follows and stated that is not a parachutist and has never jumped: DB COOPER-45237
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Name	RALPH LEROY GRIFFIN
Age	 27
DOB	6/07/43,
TOO YOUNG
Height	5 ' 11"
Weight	165 lbs.
Complexion	Fair ~
Hair	Dark brown, slightly curly
Eyes	Blue
Build	Medium

1
LEAD
SEATTLE At Tacoma, Washington
Will recontact
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Tacoma, and attempt to further describe RALPH L. GRIFFIN, aad the R & J Fire Preventative is unknown in the Everett area.
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DB COOPER-45238OPTIONAL FORM NO 10 5010-106 MAY 1162 EDITION GSA GEN. REG.
GRIFFIN, aad the R & J Fire Preventative is unknown in the Everett area.
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DB COOPER-45238OPTIONAL FORM NO 10 5010-106 MAY 1162 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

TO : SAC SEATTLE	164-81	P DATE:	11-30-71
FROM SA RICHARD AVERY DYER	Bolph L. Href.
SUBJECT: UNSUB: NW AIRLINES, FLIGHT 305 Portland to Seattle 11-24-71 CAA-HiJacking; Extortion

On 11-29-73
Tacoma, Washington telephoned he wanted to see an agent &b out instant case. Upon arrival he stated after seeing the UNSUB's sketch on TV and in the Seattle PI newspaper thought it was a strong resemblance of RALPH L. GRIFFIN. He stated GRIFFIN had been in the Tacoma arca recently as a representative of R & J Fire Preventative Service, Everett, Washington and that he had cashed several closed account checks in the community. Ho said he had one of the checks from GRIFFIN and that he recalled GRIFFIN stating that he had been a parachutist in the military at one time and further that he reportedly
Ho said he had one of the checks from GRIFFIN and that he recalled GRIFFIN stating that he had been a parachutist in the military at one time and further that he reportedly "hung around Sea-Tac".
He pointed out the general description of GRIFFIN fitted that of the UNSUB in this matter. "e said that GRIFFIN hadthe checking account at the NB of C, Seattle, Washington but he did not recall which. branch he had his account at prior to closing it.
LEAD AT Seattle and Everett, Washington
Will attempt to ascertain the identity of GRIFFIN and develop back ground information in order to evaluate if he is identical to the UNSUB.
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DB COOPER-45239OPTIONAL FORM NO 10 5010-100 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC SEATTLE 164-81 P DATE:	1-17-72
SA RICHARD AVERY DYER Labi	75
FROM :

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re RALPH L.
STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC SEATTLE 164-81 P DATE:	1-17-72
SA RICHARD AVERY DYER Labi	75
FROM :

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re RALPH L. GRIFFIN
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Recontact with Tacoma, Washington on this date was made at whichtime he stated he ? did not have any other information about GRIFFIN except that which he had furnished before. He displayed the check that GRIFFIN had cashed at his place of business and it is described as follows: Drawn on the National Bank of Commerce, Main Branch, Seattle, Washington for R. J. Fire Preventive Service Co., a ccount # 1250-0003-292-14-16833.
He restated that this checkwas . submitted for collection and was returned marked account closed. he said he has no other information but felt GRIFFIN resembled the drawing of the UNSUB in this case.
Seattle will contact instant bank and review opening signature cards etc and attempt to locate GRIFFIN for observation and interview regarding NORJAK.
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DB COOPER-45240 Sub. 15
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Lead
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAM FILEDIR JAN 108 1972 GAL SEATTLE b6 b7CFD-96 (Rev.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAM FILEDIR JAN 108 1972 GAL SEATTLE b6 b7CFD-96 (Rev. 5-2-64)
FBI
Date:
2/2/72
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:	NORJAK

Re Seattle teletype to Butte dated 12/20/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are 15 copies of an investigative insert containing the names of individuals who were the subjects of investigation and whose whereabouts were established by the Los Angeles Division and/or results of investigation and interviews revealed the person whose name was furnished to the Los Angeles Division as a possible suspect, did not appear to warrant further consideration as a logical suspect at that time.
Details of investigation will be retained in the Los Angeles case file for captioned matter.
Referenced Seattle teletype requested contact with logical informants, banks, news media and review of bank robbery suspects to
Referenced Seattle teletype requested contact with logical informants, banks, news media and review of bank robbery suspects to insure maximum coverage and development of logical suspects.
A memorandum setting forth details of the hijacking has been disseminated to all Agents in the Los Angeles Division requesting all logical informahts be contacted and Special Agents concerned with bank robbery suspects have been requested to remain alert for individuals who could be considered logical suspects in this matter. .
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2 Seattle (Encls. 15) (AM) Ve 2 - Los Angeles
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FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
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Special Agent In Charge
Sent M Per 2015
+ U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)LA 164-497
All banks and financial institutions in the Greater Los Angeles area have been circularized with the request that they immediately report any suspicious or unusual financial transactions concerning twenty dollar Federal Reserve Notes.
in the Greater Los Angeles area have been circularized with the request that they immediately report any suspicious or unusual financial transactions concerning twenty dollar Federal Reserve Notes.
Officers of the Central Deposit Vaults of major banks and savings and .loan institutions in Los Angeles have been furnished copies of the list of ransom money in this matter and copies of this list have been disseminated to branch financial institutions, news media and other businesses and institutions in the Los Angeles area upon request.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS ..
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- 2 -1 LA 164-497 crs/kah
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Through review of appropriate records and interviews of employers, associates or other persons in a position to know of their whereabouts, it has been reported that the following listed individuals were in the Southern California area at the time the Northwest Airlines plane was hijacked on November 24, 1971. In view of this, they do not appear to warrant further consideration as logical suspects at this time:
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HENRY GRADY EPPERSON NELSON ROLAND FORTIER LEE JOSEPH_GILPATRICK
EARL BENJAMIN ODEKIRK
MICHAEL CHARLES SULLIVAN
they do not appear to warrant further consideration as logical suspects at this time:
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HENRY GRADY EPPERSON NELSON ROLAND FORTIER LEE JOSEPH_GILPATRICK
EARL BENJAMIN ODEKIRK
MICHAEL CHARLES SULLIVAN
JAMES WAINWRIGHT
The names of the persons listed below were referred to the Los Angeles Division of the FBI for consideration as possible suspects. Interviews of persons who have recently associated with these possible suspects were conducted and an artist's conception of the hijacker was displayed. It
164-81-2785

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SERIALIZED	___ FILED

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FBI-SEATILE
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DB COOPER-452432 LA 164-497 crs/kah
was reported there were noticeable differences in the appearance of these possible suspects and the artist's conception or available descriptive data as furnished by witnesses in this case.
In view of the above, they did not appear to warrant further consideration as possible suspects and no additional investigation was conducted:
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DB COOPER-45244
F1/27/72
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	0
FROM:
above, they did not appear to warrant further consideration as possible suspects and no additional investigation was conducted:
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F1/27/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	0
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)	Elem.
RE:	NORJAK

Re Sacramento teletype to Seattle and Los Angeles dated 1/10/72.
RE: SUSPECT
On 1/26/72, Pacific Telephone Company, Orange County, California, advised SA that payroll records of this firm indicate was at work in Orange County, California, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., on 11/24/71.
In view of the above, it does not appear warrants additional investigation as a logical suspect at this time.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (AM) 2 - Los Angeles crs/kah (4)
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED JAN 31 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45245
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9:34 PM NITEL 1-10-72 LXL
TO
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
2P
NORJACK .
RE LOUISVILLE NITEL TO LOS ANGELES, DATED ONE THREE SEVENTY - TWO.
NR 07 SC PLAINTEXT
9:34 PM NITEL 1-10-72 LXL
TO
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
2P
NORJACK .
RE LOUISVILLE NITEL TO LOS ANGELES, DATED ONE THREE SEVENTY - TWO.
CALIFORNIA, UNABLE FOR CONTACT PRIOR TO ONE SEVEN SEVENTY TWO. ON ONE SEVEN INSTANT SHE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION REGARDING
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WHITE MALE, BORN
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FORTY TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, LIGHT BROWN NOW GRAYING HAIR, BLUE EYES, EMPLOYED
, CALIFORNIA. PREVIOUS RESIDENCE OF.
END PAGE ONE
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164-81-7870 BLANCHEB __ AT __ INDEXEB SERIALIZED 1222 FILED JAN 100 1972 FI - SEATTLE €
DB COOPER-45246SC 164-50
PAGE TWO
AND RECENTLY MOVED TO
CALIFORNIA ..
( PLACE OF
EMPLOYMENT UNKNOWN).
IF
LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: WILL INTERVIEW DESCRIBED ABOVE IS IDENTICAL TO UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
P.
END.
FEE
FBI SEATTLE HOLD
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DB COOPER-45247NRØ11 LS PLAIN 10:53PM NITEL 1-3-72 MLS TO LOS ANGELES (164-497) SEATTLE (164-81)
SACRAMENTO FROM LOUISVILLE (164-71)
NORJAK.
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TWELVE TWENTYONE SEVENTYONE AND LOUISVILLE AIRTEL TWELVE TWENTYSEVEN SEVENTYONE.
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TWELVE TWENTYONE SEVENTYONE AND LOUISVILLE AIRTEL TWELVE TWENTYSEVEN SEVENTYONE.
KENTYCKY, ADVISED ONE
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THREE SEVENTYTWO, SHE DOES NOT BELIEVE EITHER
MENTIONED IN RE LOS ANGELES COMMUNICATION IS IDEN-
TICAL
DESCRIBED
AS W/M,
BORN IN AREA, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTY POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES TO FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYES,
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STATED
CALIF. TELEPHONE
REQUESTED IDENTITY BE PROTECTED WHEN 164-81-1623
SEACHED ...____ INDEXÉD. SERIANZED 12KS ALED ML JAN 3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
3
END PAGE ONE
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LS 164-71
ON TWELVE ONE SEVENTYONE
STATED
WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE WORKING FOR
CALIF.
INVESTIGATION BY LOS ANGELES REVEALS THERE ARE NUMEROUS PERSONS
NAMED
EMPLOYED BY
AND REQUESTED ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING
SACRAMENTO
CALIF., CONTACT
TELEPHONE
AND SECURE
FULL NAME, DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH, AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT IDENTIFYING DATA AND FURNISH SAME TO LOS ANGELES FOR LOS ANGELES TO DETERMINE IF IS IDENTICAL TO UNSUB.
, CONTACT
TELEPHONE
AND SECURE
FULL NAME, DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH, AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT IDENTIFYING DATA AND FURNISH SAME TO LOS ANGELES FOR LOS ANGELES TO DETERMINE IF IS IDENTICAL TO UNSUB.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
-P- END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB COOPER-45249b6 b7C
12/27/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-71) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
Re Los Angeles nitel to Louisville, dated
12/21/71.
Numerous attempts have been made to contact at her residence between 12/22/71, and b7D
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12/27/71, with negative results.
Kentucky, advised 12/27/71, b6
the
left on 12/22/71, to exact location unknown, and are not expected
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back until 1/3/72. was unable to furnish name of anyone who would knowr. address
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LEAD:
LOUISVILLE
AT KENTUCKY. Will contact b6
upon her return 1/3/72, as requested
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in referenced communication.
2-Los Angeles (RM) 1-Seattle (164-81) (RM) 2-Louisville
DB COOPER-45250
JKP/jr ARMED & DANGEROUS (5)
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s= Reuro INDEXED SERIAL IZED MILFHED LMK DEC &C 1971 DI .
2-Los Angeles (RM) 1-Seattle (164-81) (RM) 2-Louisville
DB COOPER-45250
JKP/jr ARMED & DANGEROUS (5)
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s= Reuro INDEXED SERIAL IZED MILFHED LMK DEC &C 1971 DI . SEATTIC CAI
BNRØ24 LA PLAIN 732PM NITEL 12-21-71 DPK TO SEATTLE (164-81) LOUISVILLE (164-71)
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
NORJAK.
RE LOUISVILLE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER ONE LAST. ŘE SUSPECT + EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF RECORDS, PACIFIC BELL AND GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANIES, REVEAL NUMEROUS PERSONS NAMED EMPLOYED BY THESE FIRMS.
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ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFIED AS EMPLOYED BY PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY RESIDING IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. THIS PERSON IS
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SANTA MONICA, AND HAS AKA HE IS CURRENTLY
EMPLOYED
INDICATE HE WAS AT WORK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST FROM SEVEN THIRTY A.M. TO FOUR P.M. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED DEC 2 º 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-45251LA 164-497
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MALE WHITE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN POUNDS,
BLUE EYES, BROWN HAIR, AND BORN
THESE RECORDS ALSO REVEAL A SECOND EMPLOYEE OF PACIFIC BELL, SANTA MONICA, AS
WITH RESIDENCE OF MAR VISTA,
SERIALIZED FILED DEC 2 º 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-45251LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
MALE WHITE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN POUNDS,
BLUE EYES, BROWN HAIR, AND BORN
THESE RECORDS ALSO REVEAL A SECOND EMPLOYEE OF PACIFIC BELL, SANTA MONICA, AS
WITH RESIDENCE OF MAR VISTA, CALIFORNIA, A COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO CITY OF SANTA MONICA. RECORDS.INDICATE AT WORK FROM SEVEN A.M. TO THREE THIRTY P.M. ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, BORN
, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN
POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES, ROUND FACE.
LOUISVILLE AT PADUCAH, KENTUCKY RECONTACT
AND ASCERTAIN IF SHE CAN IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS
IN LIEU OF ADDITIONAL IDENTIFYING DATA, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT LA AND IF UNABLE TO b6
IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS SUSPECT, SUGGEST LOUISVILLE ATTEMPT DETERMINE DOB OR OTHER IDENTIFYING DATA.
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CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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836PM . URGENT 12/1/71WTB
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE
FROM LOUISVILLE (164-71
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST; CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION.
URGENT 12/1/71WTB
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE
FROM LOUISVILLE (164-71
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST; CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
ON DECEMBER ONE, INSTANT,
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ADVISED AFTER VIEWING AN ARTIST CONCEPTION OF HIJACK
SUBJECT, SHE BELIEVES SUBJECT BEARS A STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO 
WHO RESIDES IN SANTA MONICA
CALIFORNIA.
STATED
IS
SHE STATED HE WAS
, SHE ADVISED HE IS WHITE MALE,
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APPROXIMATELY YEARS OF AGE, FIVE FEET ELEVE INCHES, ONE FIFTY DASH ONE SIXTYFIVE LBS., SLENDER BUILD , BLONDISH GRAY HAIR, WORK IN A CREWCUT.
ADVISED SHE HAS NOT SEEN YEARS, b6
HAS NO CURRENT ADDRESS FOR HIM OTHER THAN SANTA MONICA, AND DOES
NOT KNOW WHETHER OR NOT
END PAGE ONE L.A. handling
164-81-371
SEARCHED. INDEXER SERIALIZED. FILED B DEC 11971 FBI - SEATTLE DB COOPER-45253
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LOS ANGELES AT SANTA MONICA, CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
RE AND SEE IF HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-45254NR 014 SF PLAIN 8:57 PM NITEL 12/9/71 FCO

TO :	SEATTLE (
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END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-45254NR 014 SF PLAIN 8:57 PM NITEL 12/9/71 FCO

TO :	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)	2P

NORJAK.
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE LAST.
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RE SUSPECT
PERSONNEL RECORDS REVIEWED DECEMBER
EIGHT LAST, DISCLOSED
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FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR POUNDS, BLOND HAIR, HAZEL EYES, LAST KNOWNADDRESS
END PAGE ONE
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164-81-973
SEARCHED ..._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MB FILED m DEC $ 1971 0 FBI - SEATTLE
Element
1010
DB COOPER-45255PAGE TWO
SF 164-220
ADVISED HE HAS
DESCRIBED AS WMA, YEARS OLD, SIX FEET, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS, SLENDER BUILD, BLOND HAIR,
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SLIGHT RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB.
OF OPINION BEARS VERY --------- UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS .--------------- AM COPY TO SALT LAKE CITY.
END
ELIMINATE
HOLD
DB COOPER-45256 11/29/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
RE:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71;
ELIMINATE
HOLD
DB COOPER-45256 11/29/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
RE:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00: Seattle)
P.M. of 11/27/71,
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, telephonically contacted Salt Lake City Divi- sion and stated he had just viewed a composite drawing of Unknown Subject in captioned matter. stated the composite appears to be very similar to one Canonetial
described as follows:
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Race
Sex
Nationality
White Male American 5 feet 10 inches
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Age
Height
Weight 170 to 175 pounds Sandy
Hair Marital status Remarks Residence
Wars glasses with (2- Seattle 2 - San Francisco 2 - Salt Lake City
RWH : mhe
(6)
saha SU
les
164-81-342
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DB COOPER-45257 « Ł
SU 164-24
at Universal Airlines' main office, Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California, telephone 415-635-1200.
San Fransisco at Oakland, California, contant Universal Airlines, Oakland International Airport, and exhibit composite photograph of Unknown Subject to
San Fransisco at Oakland, California, contant Universal Airlines, Oakland International Airport, and exhibit composite photograph of Unknown Subject to Universal personnel in an effort to determine if actually resembles Unknown Subject. Will advise Salt Lake City Division of outcome.
Seattle Division will furnish Salt Lake City Division with composite photographs of Unknown Subject for possible future assistance.
Salt Lake City Division at Ogden, Utah, will, if neces- sary, upon receipt of above composite photographs, contact
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DB COOPER-45258(Rav, 5-22-64)
FOI
Doty: 81
22/2/71
it the following in
( Type in plaintest de rode)
TRLLYAL
URGENT (Printity)

TO:	SEATTLE SACRAMENTO
FROM:	SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)

Elin
UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST, CAA-HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
RE MY NITEL DECEMBER ONE, LAST. DETESTITHE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT,ADVISED
DESCRIBED AS WHA, BORN
SIX FEET ONE INCH, THO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT FOUNDS,
BLACK HAIR (BALDING),
DETESTITHE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT,ADVISED
DESCRIBED AS WHA, BORN
SIX FEET ONE INCH, THO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT FOUNDS,
BLACK HAIR (BALDING), HAZEL EYES, FAIR COMPLEXION, RESIDENT
ADDRESS POST OFFICE BOX
CALIFORNIA LOCATED AND INTERVIEWED EVENING DECEMBER ONE, LAST, DESCRIPTION AND FACIAL FEATURES DEFINITELY NOT SIMILAR TO COMPOSITE LIKENESS OF UNSUB.
SACRAMENTO DISCONTINUE LEAD SET FORTH REFERENCED COMMUNICA- TION.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DREamb Vt (2),
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prove Pzk
Special Agent in Chorue
17
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125%.
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164-81-2017
DEC 21971
DLA.NR 012 SF PLAIN
10:21PM NITEL 12/1/71 CRH
TO :
SACRAMENTO
SEATTLE
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST, CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING.
RE SF TELEPHONE CALL TO SACRAMENTO THIS DATE. DETECTIVE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADVISED
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THAT APPEARED'AT THE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPART- MENT TO PAY A TRAFFIC TICKET THIS DATE.
DETECTIVE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADVISED
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THAT APPEARED'AT THE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPART- MENT TO PAY A TRAFFIC TICKET THIS DATE. THE GIRLS HAVING SEEN A COMPOSITE OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT WERE OF THE OPINION THAT THIS INDIVIDUAL'S APPEARANCE WAS SIMILAR. THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING A NEW ORANGE COLORED JEEP, WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE HE STATED THAT HE HAD PURCHASED THE
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JEEP IN NEVADA ON LAST. DETECTIVE CHECKED WITH DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AT SACRAMENTO ON THIS LICENSE AND FOUND THAT IT HAD BEEN REGISTERED ON
LAST AT LIVERMORE AND ON THE SUSPENSE RECEIPT HE HAD
SIGNED POST OFFICE BOX CALIF- ORNIA, WHICH IS IN COUNTY. DETECTIVE
END PAGE ONE
DESCRIDEU THE 164-81-413
SEARCHED ._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED DOR FILED DEC ( 1971 0
FBI - SEATTLE
SCASF
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SF 164-220
INDIVIDUAL AS FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, STOCKY, BALDING, DATE OF BIRTH-
. AND HE APPEARED TO
BE VERY NERVOUS.
SACRAMENTO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT POST
OFFICE BOX . CALIFORNIA.
SAN FRANCISCO ATTEMPTING LOCATE AND INTERVIEW AT PLEASANTON.
SACRAMENTO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT POST
OFFICE BOX . CALIFORNIA.
SAN FRANCISCO ATTEMPTING LOCATE AND INTERVIEW AT PLEASANTON. END
RECEIVED TWO TELS
DCA FBI SE CLR
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DB COOPER-45261 SAC (164-81) (2)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Elevi
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On 12/6/71,
advised that the runer of the apartment complex She advised that she has no one residing at that complex by the name of
On 12/7/71,
telephonically b6 advised that the last receipt she could locate for rent She indicated
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she has no forwarding address.
Ön 12/7/71, United States Postmaster's b6 Office, Seattle, Washington, advised that forwarding address is
On 12/7/71}
advised that
Seattle, Washington.
On 12/7/71; was contacted at her b6 place of employment,
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and advised that is -6', 165 lbs., with dark hair, no receding hair line, approximately years of age with fair complexion, medium short hair, and indicated that he has always She advised is somewhere from the Midwest and drives a Volkswagen. She Indicated she does not know present whereabouts but would try to get a message to him to contact the FBI in Seattle.
She Indicated she does not know present whereabouts but would try to get a message to him to contact the FBI in Seattle. 164-81-1059 appeared FBI, Seattle, b6 b7C
On 12/8/71,
JMH/dj's (3)
SEARCH D SERIA: Az. Cz 25/1
MI
DB COOPER-45262
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WAGGONER had resided in apt.
12/9/71
RE: SUSPECTSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12-2-71
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SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: UNKNOWN SUSPECT, WASHINGTON LICENSE
At 11:50 AM, today, I received an anonymous tele- phone call from a person who described himself as but declined to give any further information concerning himself.
This caller advised that he had just sen a person who very much resembled the pictures of the hijacker which had appeared in the local newspapers. This individual was seen in a Mayfair Supermarket at 127 th and Ambaum. The caller noticed that the UNSUB seemed to be pressing a mustache on to his face. It was not know whether the mustache was artie- ficial or whether the person may have been irritated by a sore in the vicinity of his mustache.
It was not know whether the mustache was artie- ficial or whether the person may have been irritated by a sore in the vicinity of his mustache. The caller observed the UNSUB leave the supermarket and get into a creme colored VW license and drive north on Ambaum until the caller lost the UNSUB.
The caller stated that he saw the UNSUB at approximately 11:30 AM and described the UNSUB as 6'1" with dark brown hair possibly having pock marks on the back of his neck. The called was unable to furnish any further identifying information exeept that the license plate holder had a name something like Autos.
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A DMV check on license hicle is a 1971 VW registered to.
indicates that this ve-
Seattle, with the owner being the Burien, Washington.
BME : 1dk (2)
164-81-479 SEARCHSO
DEC 20 1971 +81-SCA1.1-
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DB COOPER-45264
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11:00 AM URGENT 12/7/71 VLS
TO
SEATLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-0-0)
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FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50)' 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV.
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DB COOPER-45264
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11:00 AM URGENT 12/7/71 VLS
TO
SEATLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-0-0)
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Lub L
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50)' 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXORTION. 00: SEATLE.
RE SAN -FRANCISCO TEL, DEC. THREE, LAST.
RE SUSPECT b6 AND NAMES IN RETEL AS RESEMBLING UNSUB :
AND WAS INTERVIEWED DEC. SIX, LAST, BY BUAGENTS. HE STATED b6 b7c
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BASED ON ABOVE INTERVIEW AND OBSERVATION, WITH UNSUB.
END PAGE ONE
PB
DB COOPER-45265 NOT IDENTIAM
164-81-789 b6 b7C
SEARCHEDINDEXED WOOL= SERIALIZED PO FILED Da DEC' 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
120SC 164-50
PAGE TWO
COMMENTED THAT
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END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-45266 NR 010 SF PLAIN 7:29PM URGENT 12/3/71 CRH
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
€
SAN DIEGO
SACRAMENTO
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
UNSUB, AKA 6 NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST, CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR- TWO ONE ONE ONE.
b6 b7c
RE SAN DIEGO NITEL DECEMBER ONE, LAST, AND SF TELEPHONE CALL TO SACRAMENTO TWELVE DASH THREE DASH_SEVENTYONE.
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RE SAN DIEGO NITEL DECEMBER ONE, LAST, AND SF TELEPHONE CALL TO SACRAMENTO TWELVE DASH THREE DASH_SEVENTYONE.
RE SUBJECT
HOME ADDRESS
, CALIFORNIA, DATE
OF BIRTH
, WHITE, ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-FIVE POUNDS, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, OCCUPATION
HOME TELEPHONE
, BUSINESS TELEPHONE
b6 b7C
FOR INFORMATION SACRAMENTO REFERENCED TELETYPE INDICATES DB COOPER-45267
b6
b7C
THAT ONE , CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT 14-81-342
b7D
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT RESEMBLES
END PAGE ONE
SEARCHED ........... INDEXED.
SERIALIZED MAZ FILED DEC (3 1971
FBI - SEATTLEPAGE TWO
SF 164-220
SACRAMENTO LOCATE AT ABOVE ADDRESS AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AS TO HIS WHEREABOUTS NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST. END HOLD
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-45268 NR .15 SD PLAIN 3:11AM (SENT 12-2-71)PM 12-1-71 NITEL LLC TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SAN DIEGO (164-91)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA DASH HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED ARTIST'S
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB RESEMBLES
(PHONETIC)
THE LOS ANGELES AREA,
REPORTEDLY KNOW CURRENT
, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED ARTIST'S
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB RESEMBLES
(PHONETIC)
THE LOS ANGELES AREA,
REPORTEDLY KNOW CURRENT RESIDENCE OF
b6
b7C b7D
SAN FRANCISCO AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. REVIEW MEMBERSHIP RECORDS, U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, SIX FIVE ONE CANNERY ROW, TO DETERMINE RESIDENCE OF THEREAFTER SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEAD.
b6 b7c
PENDING.
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-HIT b6 b7C :
SEARCHED ........ INDEXED SERIALIZED, ZKI .. FILED ..... /4 ..... DEC 21971 FRI . SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45269NR 012 SF PLAIN
8:45 PM NITEL 12/9/7Q MCC

TO	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM	SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP	Plexi
NORJAK.

RE YOUR TEL DECEMBER TWO LAST.
RE
CORRECT NAME OF
DETERMINED TO BE
RESIDENCE
CALIFORNIA. INVESTIGATION AT SAN FRANCISCO DETERMINED NO ARREST RECORD FOR AND INTERVIEW WITH
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST,
WAS WORKING
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
CALIFORNIA WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED. OBSERVATION OF REVEALS HE DOES NOT MATCH DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB IN THIS MATTER.
FOR AND INTERVIEW WITH
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST,
WAS WORKING
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
CALIFORNIA WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED. OBSERVATION OF REVEALS HE DOES NOT MATCH DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB IN THIS MATTER. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END
HOLD
164-81-940
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED M3 FILED Mz DEC 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 1915
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-45270December 2, 1971
Airtel
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SÁC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
REI
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
11/24/71
CAA - AIR PIRACY
00: SEATTLE
Re San Francisco nitel to Seattle, 12/1/71.
(44)
1A
Enclosed for Seattle is the photo of b6 b7C b7D
California, on 12/1/71, which need not be returned.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, Display photo of to witnesses ma if more recent photo is needed, set forth leed to San Francisco to conduct investigation at California, telephone mmber ?
in attempt to obtain one. ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2,- Seattle (Bnc. 1) 2 - San Francisco JGH: Ixx (4)
164-81-655
DB COOPER-45271
b6 b7c
b6 b7CÆRØ06 " SE PLAIN
1200PM URGENT 12/2/71 JJT
TO
SAN FRANCISCO
(164-220)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 , PORTLND TO
1) 2 - San Francisco JGH: Ixx (4)
164-81-655
DB COOPER-45271
b6 b7c
b6 b7CÆRØ06 " SE PLAIN
1200PM URGENT 12/2/71 JJT
TO
SAN FRANCISCO
(164-220)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 , PORTLND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. BUFILE 164-2111.
REURTEL DECEMBER ONE INSTANT.
RE :
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SEATTLE DESIRES TO LIMIT NUMBER OF PHOTOS SHOWN TO WITNESSES IN EFFORT- TO AVOID CONFUSING WITNESSES. ₹
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THEREFORE SAN FRANCISCO AT , CALIFORNIA IS REQUESTED TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF IN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE HIM. END MAH
FBI SAN FRANCISCO
TH CLR
164-81-489 b6 b7C
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED .._____ FILED.
DEC 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45272NR 017 SF PLAIN
10:28PM NITEL 12/1/71 CRH
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, ONE NI NE SEVEN ONE, CAA - AIR PIRACY, 00: SEATTLE.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE, ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST,
CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED SAN FRANCISCO FBI AND
ADVISED WHO RESEMBLES UNSUBS
COMPOSITE DRAWING WHICH ARREARED IN- AREA NEWSPAPERS.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE, ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST,
CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED SAN FRANCISCO FBI AND
ADVISED WHO RESEMBLES UNSUBS
COMPOSITE DRAWING WHICH ARREARED IN- AREA NEWSPAPERS.
ALSO ON NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST, SAN FRANCISCO FBI RECEIVED
ANONYMOUS CALL ADVISING A WHO RESIDES IN APARTMENT AREA OF STREETS,
CALIFORNIA,
LNU WHO
RESEMBLES UNSUB.
ON INSTANT DATE
SHE WHO, TO HER, RESEMBLES b7D
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{
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*
ADVISED b6
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DRAWING OF UNSUB.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-418 b6 b7C
SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ML FILED m DEC @ 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB COOPER-45273PAGE TWO
SF 164-220
SHE FURNISHED PHOTO OF TAKEN IN
b6 b7C b7D 
AND SAID SHE HAS NOT SEEN HIM SINCE
INDICATED HAD BEEN
SHE BELIEVES HE WAS IN
TROUBLE
·
DESCRIBED AS WMA, FORTYTWO OR FORTYTHREE YEARS
OF AGE, BLONDISH HAIR, COMPLEXION, TANS DEEPLY.
FROM , CALIFORNIA, AREA BUT NOW RESIDING
IN
, CALIFORNIA AREA, TELEPHONE
HAS BACKGROUND IN
AND WEARS GLASSES.
INQUIRY INSTANT DATE IN APARTMENT AREA MENTIONED ABOVE
DETERMINED
RESIDES
CONTACTED
AND ADVISED FLOYD CANNON, ONE FOUR ZERO S.
FLOYD E. CANNON CONTACTED AT ABOVE ADDRESS THIS DATE AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE IDENTICAL WITH COMPOSITE DRAWING END
CANNON CONTACTED AT ABOVE ADDRESS THIS DATE AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE IDENTICAL WITH COMPOSITE DRAWING END PAGE TWO
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DB COOPER-45274PAGE THREE
SF 164-220
OF UNSUB. CANNON BORN SEPTEMBER TWENTYFIVE, ONE NINE TWO TWO, ARKANSAS, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE EIGHT TWO POUNDS, GRAYING BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES. CANNON HAS NO CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE AND NO RECENT PHOTO.
HE ADVISED WAS IN MOUNTAIN VIEW ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, HAD U.S. ARMY MILITARY TIME AND HAS WORKED FOR LIBBY'S CANNERY, SUNNYVALE, FOR TWENTYONE YEARS.
b6 b7c
PHOTO OF BEING SENT BY AIRTEL. SEATTLE DISPLAY PHOTO TO WITNESSES AND IF MORE RECENT PHOTO DESIRED, ADVISE SAN FRANCISCO RE ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION IN CALIFORNIA.
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------------- ARMED AND DANGEROUS --------------
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-45275012 PD CODE
10:59 PM NITEL 12-29-71 AJW
TO :
LOS ANGELES (164-4997)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P) (IP)
1
NORJAK
RE: WITNESS
b6 b7C b7D
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
10:59 PM NITEL 12-29-71 AJW
TO :
LOS ANGELES (164-4997)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P) (IP)
1
NORJAK
RE: WITNESS
b6 b7C b7D
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
WAS RECONTACTED ON DECEMBER NINE, SEVENTYONE,
AT PORTLAND, IIN ORDER TO CLEAR UP QUESTIONS ON HIS BACKGROUND THAT DEVELOPED FROM LOS ANGELES INVESTIGATION REGARDING NORJAK SUBJECT. HE COULD SUPPLY NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NORJAK SUSPECT.
SINCE LOGICAL INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED AT LOS ANGELES NO FURTHER LEADS ARE BEING SET FORTH BY PD UAC BY SE. END RECD. TWO TELS DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1614
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED 11 FILED IM DEC 2 9 1971 FBI - SEATTLE gas
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-45276NR 006 LA PLAIN 611PM NITEL 12-06-71 AXV TO PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWO LAST. REFERENCED TELETYPE REFLECTS INTERVIEW OF
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BY PORTLAND WITH REQUEST FOR LOS ANGELES TO CONDUCT INQUIRY AT GLENDALE-BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, TO
REFERENCED TELETYPE REFLECTS INTERVIEW OF
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BY PORTLAND WITH REQUEST FOR LOS ANGELES TO CONDUCT INQUIRY AT GLENDALE-BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, TO IDENTIFY PERSON CLOSELY RESEMBLING UNSUB.
ON DECEMBER THREE LAST
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GLENDALE, COULD NOT RECALL
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS AT ABOVE COMPANY DATING
BACK TO REVIEWED AND NO RECORD OF
END PAGE ONE
164-81-748 b6 b7C
SEARCHED .________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED PC FILED 2 DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45277PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
EMPLOYMENT COULD BE LOCATED FOR
*
b6
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IN GLENDALE-
BURBANK AREA. ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB EXHIBITED TO
HE DOES NOT KNOW OF ANYONE FITTING DESCRIPTION
OF PHOTO CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN
GLENDALE-BURBANK AREA.
EXPLAINED
b6
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HAS NO INFORMATION TO FURNISH REGARDING
THE LOCATION OF
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, GLENDALE, IS BUSINESS INQUIRY DETERMINED THIS FIRM HAS BEEN AT SAME LOCATION . THIS LOCATION IS APPROXIMATELY
GLENDALE-BURBANK AREA. ATTEMPT TO
END PAGE TWO
DB COOPER-45278PAGE THREE
LA 164-497
LOCATE
WAS MADE WITHOUT
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SUCCESS. PUBLIC SOURCE DATA ALSO FAILED TO LIST ANY INFORMATION REGARDING FIRMS KNOWN AS .
ATTEMPT TO
END PAGE TWO
DB COOPER-45278PAGE THREE
LA 164-497
LOCATE
WAS MADE WITHOUT
b6 b7C
SUCCESS. PUBLIC SOURCE DATA ALSO FAILED TO LIST ANY INFORMATION REGARDING FIRMS KNOWN AS .
LEAD:
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON: PORTLAND IS REQUESTED TO
RE-INTERVIEW , PORTLAND, FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING HIS RECOLLECTION OF PERSON RESEMBLING UNSUB.
LOS ANGELES
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: WILL CONDUCT NO FURTHER INQUIRY IN THIS PHASE UNTIL ADDITIONAL FACTS RECEIVED FROM PORTLAND. END
b6 b7c b7D
DB COOPER-45279NR 004 PD PLAIN 12:41 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJQ
TO: DIRECTOR
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 3P
:
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M., b6 b7c OREGON, b7D
REPORTED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
HE REMEMBERED' SEEING A PERSON CLOSELY RESEMBLING THE UNSUB IN THIS CASE. HE RECALLED SEEING THIS PERSON APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS AGO AT A NUMBER OF LOCATIONS IN THE
AT THE
NEAR HIS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT b6
b7C b7D
ADDRESS WAS
HE
BELIEVES THIS PERSON WAS OPERATING AN
AND MENTIONED
HE RECALLED SEEING THIS PERSON APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS AGO AT A NUMBER OF LOCATIONS IN THE
AT THE
NEAR HIS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT b6
b7C b7D
ADDRESS WAS
HE
BELIEVES THIS PERSON WAS OPERATING AN
AND MENTIONED OWNING A
AIRCRAFT.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3122 b6 b7C
L.A
SEARCHED ... umwww INDEXED. SERIALIZED 13 FILES 12 DEC 2 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
glo
DB COOPER-45280PD.164-41
PAGE TWO
RECALLS THIS BECAUSE HE APPLIED FOR EMPLOYMENT WHERE THIS PERSON EVIDENTLY WAS CONDUCTING BUSINESS. DESCRIBED THE PERSON AS FOLLOWS: WHITE, MALE, AMERICAN, OF
b6 b7C b7D AGE, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE POUNDS, SIX FEET TALL, THIN BUILD, DARK HAIR PARTED ON LEFT SIDE, EXPENSIVE DRESSER, DRAWN-IN MOUTH, ONE AND HALF INCH SCAR
ON AUTOMOBILE NINETEEN SIXTYSIX OR
NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN DARK GRAY LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, FOUR-DOOR, BLACK VINYL TOP, CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATES.
BELIEVES HE LAST SAW THE UNSUB DURING THE SUMMER OF b6
NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN BETWEEN JOBS AT , CALIFORNIA,
AND , LOCATED ON
RECOMMENDS THAT A
AT
WOULD BE A LOGICAL PERSON TO CONTACT BECAUSE b6 HAS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF MOST INDIVIDUALS ANDCOMPANIES b7D IN THE LAST SAW
LOCATED IN THE
AREA.
, LOCATED ON
RECOMMENDS THAT A
AT
WOULD BE A LOGICAL PERSON TO CONTACT BECAUSE b6 HAS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF MOST INDIVIDUALS ANDCOMPANIES b7D IN THE LAST SAW
LOCATED IN THE
AREA.
IN NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN AFTER
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b7C
END PAGE TWO
DB COOPER-45281PD 164-41
PAGE THREE
LOS ANGELES AT , CALIFORNIA. WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE b7c
b6
AT TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY AND b7D
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSON DESCRIBED ABOVE.
END' JJT FBI SE
DB COOPER-452821/8/71
SAC, SEATTLE (104-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (104-41) (P) NORJAK
Re:
Re Seattle airtel to Portland dated 12/27/73.
Portland files disclose information alleging possible identity of unsub as received 12/1/71 from Sergeant Springfield, Oregon, Police Department. Portland file discloses suspect eliminated through contact with witnesses ·
No further details of elimination contained in Portland file. 2- Seattle 2 - Portland RPH : dob (4)
164-81-6059 b6 b7C
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED OG FILED 55 JAN 1 C 1974 FOI - SFATTLF
DB COOPER-45283
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7DDECEMBER 27, 1973
PLAINTEXT
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	:	SAC,	PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	:	SAC,
55 JAN 1 C 1974 FOI - SFATTLF
DB COOPER-45283
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7DDECEMBER 27, 1973
PLAINTEXT
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

RE:
Re Portland teletype to Seattle dated December 2, 1971.
Referenced communication advised Portland would contact suspect ex-wife, for further infor- mation concerning suspect. To date Seattle has not received results of that investigation. Portland Division is requested to forward results to Seattle Division.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Portland 3 - Seattle RNN : pmh (5)
DB COOPER-45284
b6 b7c
164-81-6030
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
b6 b7CNR 002 PD PLAIN 12:50 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC., CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
SG T
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECEIVED b6
INFORMATION FROM ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYO NE, b7D
b7C
THAT , OREGON, AND WHO RESEMBLES DESCRIPTION OF b7D
b6
b7C
ARTIST'S SKETCH.
SG T
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECEIVED b6
INFORMATION FROM ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYO NE, b7D
b7C
THAT , OREGON, AND WHO RESEMBLES DESCRIPTION OF b7D
b6
b7C
ARTIST'S SKETCH. IS SIX FEET TWO INCHES, ONE SEVENTYNINE
POUNDS, BALDING, AGE NEAR FIFTY, CURRENTLY
WASHINGTON, AREA.
DURING THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY WEEKEND. PORTLAND WILL CONTACT . END
b6 b7C
164-81-433.
JJT FBI SE
PD
SEARCHED .... ALE __ INDEXED. SERIALIZED. FILED DEC 2 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
7
DB COOPER-45285NR 011 SF PLAINTEXT
7:36PM NITEL 12/8/71 JAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SE
REPDTEL TO SF, DEC. TWO, LAST AND SFTEL TO SE, DEC. SIX, LAST. RE LOOK-A-LIKE ASSIGNED TO SAMAR DIVISION OF NAVY RESERVE IN BAY AREA.
COMMANDING OFFICERS OF THE THREE SAMAR UNITS WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION, NAMELY ; AND NAS COULD NOT RECOGNIZE COMPOSITE CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND MONE OF THEIR PERSONNEL TOTALLING TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN RESERVIST HAVE HAD ANY SKY DIVING OR PARACHUTING EXPERIENCE.
COMMANDING OFFICERS OF THE THREE SAMAR UNITS WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION, NAMELY ; AND NAS COULD NOT RECOGNIZE COMPOSITE CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND MONE OF THEIR PERSONNEL TOTALLING TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN RESERVIST HAVE HAD ANY SKY DIVING OR PARACHUTING EXPERIENCE. THESE OFFICERS COULD SUGGEST NO ONE IN THEIR UNITS AS A LOOK-A-LIKE. SF, CONDUCTING NO ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR LEAD.
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END ... HOLD
164-81-916
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED AM FILED DEC 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB COOPER-45286NR 01 SC PLAINTEXT
10:11 AM URGENT 12-8-71
LXL
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE. NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION.
SEATTLE.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, LAST. , USNR TRAINING CENTER, MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD, VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA, AND LT. COMMANDER
b6 b7C
US NR TRAINING CENTER, BOTH ADVISED DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST, THEY HAVE NO PERSONNEL MATCHING DESCRIPTION IN RETEL WHO WERE OUT OF AREA AT PERTINENT TIME. ,
WHO MATCHES GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR TWO WEEK OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
,
WHO MATCHES GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR TWO WEEK OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. SAN FRANCISCO ADVISED AIR MAIL. END.
JJT
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-862 b6
SEARCHED .________ INDEXED ..____ SERIALNED 1113 HEED DEC 8 19716 m 0 FBI - SEATTLE
b7C
7
DB COOPER-45287 .NR 013 SF PLAIN
4:37 PM URGENT 12/6/71 MCC
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SACRAMENTO
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 2P
UNSUB AKA, DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF N.W. AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE, BUFILE: ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER TWO LAST,\ AND SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE CALL TO SACRAMENTO THIS DATE.
REFERENCED PORTLAND TELETYPE ADVISES THAT ON DECEMBER TWO
LAST
b6
ADVISES THT APPROXIMATELY
DAYS AGO HE SAT WITH
b7C
STRANGER IN CROWDED CAFE IN
STATES THIS MAN IS QUOTE
b7D
DEAD RINGER END QUOTE FOR PUBLSHED COMPOSITE CONCEPTION AND
DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB.
AND DURING
LUNCHEON CONVERSATION STRANGER STATED HE IS NAVAL RESERVE
PERSONNEL OFFICER WHO HAD BEEN
b6
b7C b7D
NOT BE DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY
AND DURING
LUNCHEON CONVERSATION STRANGER STATED HE IS NAVAL RESERVE
PERSONNEL OFFICER WHO HAD BEEN
b6
b7C b7D
NOT BE DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT FROM ABOVE
164-81-747
INFORMATION.
END PAGE ONE

SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED!
DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE

DB COOPER-45288b6 b7C
PAGE TWO
TREASURE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA, ADVISES THAT THE SAMAR DIVISION OF THE NAVY RESERVIE IS THE SHIP'S ACTIVATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AND CONSISTS OF FOUR UNITS WHICH ARE IN ALAMEDA, TREASUE ISLAND, HUNTERS POINT AND VALLEJO. STATES THERE ARE ABOUT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MEMBERS IN THE FOUR UNITS
AND THE
PHONE
ANDBUSINESS
TELEPPHONE
SACRAMENTO AT VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: WILL CONTACT IN EFFORT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT AND RESOLVE. SAN FRANCISCO IS CONTACTING UNITS IN THIS DIVISION.
END JRW FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-45289
b6 b7CNR 001 PD PLAIN 12:49 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJQ
TO: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P). 1P
Unsub.
END JRW FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-45289
b6 b7CNR 001 PD PLAIN 12:49 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJQ
TO: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P). 1P
Unsub.
Stranger in
Crowded Cafe
b6 b7C
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NW AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11-24-71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE. BUFILE 164-2111.
ON THIS DATE
ADVISED THAT APPROXIMATELY
DAYS AGO HE SAT WITH b6
STRANGER IN CROWDED CAFE IN , STATES THIS MAN IS QUOTE b7D
b7C
DEAD RINGER END QUOTE FOR PUBLISHED COMPOSITE CONCEPTION AND DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB. AND DURING LUNCHEON CONVERSATION STRANGER STATED HE IS NAVAL RESERVE PERSONNEL
OFFICER WHO HAD BEEN
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NOT BE DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT FROM ABOVE INFORMATION. SAN FRANCISCO AT NAVAL DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS ATTEMPT TO IDENTFY SUSPECT AND RESOLVE.
END
JJT FBI SE
164-81-325 b6
SKARCHE ........ INDEXED> SERIALIZED
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DEC @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE f
DB COOPER-45290 SAC, -SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
1/4/72
SA
NORJAK
Elim
b6
b7C
Re
Re me mo SA THOMAS J. MANNING, 12/1/71.
The following following investigation was conducted by .
- SEATTLE f
DB COOPER-45290 SAC, -SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
1/4/72
SA
NORJAK
Elim
b6
b7C
Re
Re me mo SA THOMAS J. MANNING, 12/1/71.
The following following investigation was conducted by ..
SA
b6 b7C
AT LONGYYEW, WASHINGTON
On December 6, 1971, Sergeant Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, advised that in the early morning hours of December 1. 1971, he stopped a vehicle driven by on I 5 north of b6 Kalama, Washington. stated that initially b7c refused to allow him to search his car; however, after being advised that the purpose of the search was to locate a stack of $20 bills alleged to be in his vehicle, gave permission for the search. advised that his search of the vehicle revealed only a paper sack containing a six pack of beer on the floor in the front seat of the car. further advised that attempt to recontact the person who called the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, and alleged that car contained a sack of $20 bills proved negative. Investigation by the Sheriff's Office revealed that did not in fact live at the address he gave.
On December 13, 1971,
Longview, Washington, was contacted by the writer of this memo, and provided the following information:
advised that in
On December 13, 1971,
Longview, Washington, was contacted by the writer of this memo, and provided the following information:
advised that in the early morning hours of December 1, 1971, he picked up a hitchhiker on [ 5
JEG/r1g (3)
164-81-7685
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED
SERTALIZO 11LALED
3
JAN 4 1972
#81 - SEATTLE
gas
DB COOPER-45291
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 168-81
near Chehalis, Washington, and proceeded south to Kelso, Washington, where he dropped the hitchhiker off. He then went to Mary's Tavern, Kelso, Washington and purchased a six pack of beer, after which he returned to Interstate 5 and proceeded south on his way to Portland. advised the only paper sack he had in his car was underneath the front seat on the floor, and it contained a six pack of beer,
b6 b7c
From observation and interview, would be described as follows:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Nationality	American
Height	6' 5"
Weight	245
Build	Stocky
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Br
had in his car was underneath the front seat on the floor, and it contained a six pack of beer,
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From observation and interview, would be described as follows:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Nationality	American
Height	6' 5"
Weight	245
Build	Stocky
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Age	

----
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that
Due to his physical appearance, it appears is definitely not the subject in this matter b6 b7c
DB COOPER-45292
- 2 -12/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
A fixed wing aircraft was utilized today, to cover Woodland in a northerly direction to Silver Lake and east to west 20 miles, making a total area of 800 square miles covered with negative results. It was found that this was extremely rough" terrain and no sightings were made of any suspicious objects.
It was found that this was extremely rough" terrain and no sightings were made of any suspicious objects. Further, the Confer Road in the Kalama, Washington area was covered by air with negative results.
MANNING advisedtthat last night (12/1/71) at 1:30 AM, the Sheriff's Office called and said a hitchhiker who gave his address in Longview, Washington, said he had been picked up in by a white, male, driving a red colored, late model foreign car, believed to be a Porshe. The address he gave them,
. Longview, was non-existent.
The Sheriff's Office deputy in a high speed chase on T-5. caught the Porshe outside of Kalama. The car was
SA is going to see (12/1/71). At this time he is not available.
today
b6 b7C
TJM:k1b (3)
164-81-427
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 112 FILED DEC FBI-SEATTLE
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1 -
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DB COOPER-45293SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
7-16-74
SẮC, PHOENIX (164-100) (RUC)
NORJAK
00: SE
Bufile:
164-2111
Sub 87 b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, 5-22-74.
In view of the fact that EUGENE LEROY WATSON, Subject #87, has apparently been eliminated as a suspect by the
In view of the fact that EUGENE LEROY WATSON, Subject #87, has apparently been eliminated as a suspect by the Los Angeles Division and the fact that all logical investigation concerning subjects has
b6 b7c
been completed by the Phoenix Division, this matter is considered RUC. 2- Seattle 1 - Phoenix
Sub 87
164-81-6300
REL:dpm (3) JUL 1 9 1974 -+ - ŠELTIL IN
DB COOPER-45294OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1602 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT · Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
FROM SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 6/12/74
Sal 87
Re EUGENE LEROY WATSON, Subject Number 87
Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, dated 4/24/74.
The following investigation was conducted by : SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF:
On 5/15/74, review of the telephone directory covering the Whittier, California, area, failed to reveal b6 a listing for in Whittier b7C -
There was a listing for , La Habra, California, telephone number
On 5/20/74, was interviewed . at the above La Habra address.
of the telephone directory covering the Whittier, California, area, failed to reveal b6 a listing for in Whittier b7C -
There was a listing for , La Habra, California, telephone number
On 5/20/74, was interviewed . at the above La Habra address. and verified that did in fact spend Thanksgiving 1971 with them in Whittier. She was almost sure it was 1971 and not 1970. could be contacted to make sure and
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· that he could be located at the Santa Fe Springs.
On 5/21/74, was contacted and b6
He recalled that b7C
advised WATSON, WATSON's father did spend Thanksgiving 1971 at their former Whittier address. said he used to live at , Whittier. He stated he did not recall the exact time that they arrived to spend ·Thanksgiving with them, however, he was sure that this was during Thanksgiving 1971.
12 2 - Seattle
2 - Phoenix - Eliminate
Suli 87
2 .- Los Angeles
crs/trb (6)
164-8-6268 STATIONED. INDEXED JUN 2 0 1974 - - 'S ATT!
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan - DB COOPER-45295LA 164-947
In view of the above, it does not appear EUGENE WATSON should be considered a logical suspect and no further investigation is being conducted by Los Angeles at this time.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan - DB COOPER-45295LA 164-947
In view of the above, it does not appear EUGENE WATSON should be considered a logical suspect and no further investigation is being conducted by Los Angeles at this time.
DB COOPER-45296

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	5/22/74
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
NORJAK	Sub 87

00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
RE: EUGENE LEROY WATSON SUBJECT #87
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, 4/24/74. 164-8%-
WATSON.
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of suspect 477
Seattle is requested to keep Phoenix advised as to the status of suspect WATSON.
Sub 87
164-81-6249
LANC.L.D. INDEX.D MAY 2 4 1974
N 
Q 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Phoenix REL : cjc (4)
DB COOPER-45297OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IPIENTKN OSA FPMR (" CPR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ")
DATE:
4-24-74
FROM SUBJECT: AM
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
NORJAK
00: SE
Bufile:
164-2111
RE :
EUGENE LEROY WATSON
SUBJECT #87
Sus 87- b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ")
DATE:
4-24-74
FROM SUBJECT: AM
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
NORJAK
00: SE
Bufile:
164-2111
RE :
EUGENE LEROY WATSON
SUBJECT #87
Sus 87- b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, 2-22-74.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of an FD-302 reflecting interview of EUGENE LEROY WATSON. an investigative insert reflecting investigation concerning and an investigative insert reflecting investigation
concerning Enclosed for Los Angeles are three copies of the FD-302 reflecting interview of WATSON for necessary background information.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
Will contact Newport Skyways, Orange County Airport, in an effort to verify that EUGENE LEROY WATSON was in fact transacting business with him on 11-24-71.
b7c
AT WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA
Will contact
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his father in Yucca Valley, California& 164-81-6225
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
SERVIZIO ax MED 4 AGR 2 6 1974 FBI-SEVILE
Will furnish Seattle with color photograph of WARgen when obtained. - Seattle (Encs. 6) 3 - Los Angeles (Encs. 3) 2 - PhoenBRy U.
Will contact
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his father in Yucca Valley, California& 164-81-6225
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
SERVIZIO ax MED 4 AGR 2 6 1974 FBI-SEVILE
Will furnish Seattle with color photograph of WARgen when obtained. - Seattle (Encs. 6) 3 - Los Angeles (Encs. 3) 2 - PhoenBRy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
REL: dpm
(7)
·· 10-100-02
DB COOPER-45298
in an- effort to verify his alibi that he had spent Thanksgiving Day, 1971,
b6
b6 b7CFD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sw: 37
Date of transcription
4-23-74
EUGENE LEROY WATSON. 2615 Afrlane, was advised of the identity of Special Agent , and of the - purpose of the interview which was to secure information concerning his general background and whoreabouts on or about November 24, 1971, in conjunction with a current investigation involving the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines flight out of Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. Ho then furnished the following information:
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WATSON statd he is presently residing at the Scottsdale Roadrunner Trailer Park located at 1149 North 92nd Strect, Scottsdale, Arizona. Ho advised that his mailing address is 2615 Airlano, Phoenix, Arizona.
statd he is presently residing at the Scottsdale Roadrunner Trailer Park located at 1149 North 92nd Strect, Scottsdale, Arizona. Ho advised that his mailing address is 2615 Airlano, Phoenix, Arizona.
WATSON stated that he is the owner of the Phoenix Aviation Company located at the Airlane address which consists of a Piper Cub dealership which includes charters, construction, rentals, leases, sales, and the maintenance and repair of aircraft. He advised that he also has a financial interest in a recreational railroad located in Chama, New Moxico. He advised that ho normally spends his summors during the recreational season in Chama. He stated that he had in the recent past owned an interest in the Coherent Radiation Company in Palo Alto, California. Ho has since disposed of his interest in that firm but is in tho near future planning on going with the Diax Company which is located -in Sunnyvale, California .:
WATSON furnished the following description and background information:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height
6'1"
Weight
185 1bs:
Hair
Brown (graying)
Eyes
Blue
Born
December 31, 1927,
14
Social Security
Sich 87
Account Number
570-30-3218
164-81-6024
FRISEARCHED INDEXED
Interviewed on
:
WATSON furnished the following description and background information:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height
6'1"
Weight
185 1bs:
Hair
Brown (graying)
Eyes
Blue
Born
December 31, 1927,
14
Social Security
Sich 87
Account Number
570-30-3218
164-81-6024
FRISEARCHED INDEXED
Interviewed on 4=18-74 & 4-19974
Phoenix, Arizona
SERIA Agent =164-100
FBI-SEATTLE -.
by
Data dictated
dpu
=4-19-74
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this document contains nether recommendations not conclusions of the FSt & Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency I. and is contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB COOPER-45299
2
Sacramento, -- CaliforniaPX 164-100 REL : dpm 2
Marital Status
Education
Military Service
High school graduate, San Francisco, California; three years at University of San Francisco (did not receive a degree) 1945-1946, Naval V-5 Program (college training program) for naval aviation; 1952-1955, in Army as radar officer
b6 * b7C
WATSON stated that he had received no parachuting experience during his military training in either the Navy or Army .. He began flying in March, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a privato flying license which enables him to fly single and multi engine land (SMEL).
He began flying in March, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a privato flying license which enables him to fly single and multi engine land (SMEL).
WATSON stated that he lived in the Seattle, Washington, // arc when he was eight years old for one year. He advised that the only other time he had returned to that part of the country was recently when he returned to Garfield, Washington, for the purpose of buying bridge timber for his recreational railroad in Chama, New Mexico.
WATSON advised that it was his belief that he spent b6 b7C
Thanksgiving, 1971. Jerome, Arizona,
currently lives in Jerome but works a great deal of the time in California. WATSON advised that could be contacted through telephone number .
WATSON stated that he believes that
b6 may have had Thanksgiving dinner with them in Jerome that year. b7C However, ho stated that the may have moved to the State of Alaska by this time.
DB COOPER-45300PX 164-100
REL : dpm 8
//
WATSON advised that he smokes Larks cigarettes, is not now nor has ever been an alcoholic, does not subscribe to a safe deposit box and does not have any arrest record other than having received
DB COOPER-45300PX 164-100
REL : dpm 8
//
WATSON advised that he smokes Larks cigarettes, is not now nor has ever been an alcoholic, does not subscribe to a safe deposit box and does not have any arrest record other than having received traffic tickets in the past.
WATSON stated that he would be more cooperative in this matter and would review his canceled checks and credit card receipts to verify his whereabouts on or about November 24, 1971. He stated that he would also make arrangements to secure a current color photograph of himself for the FBI.
On April 19, 1974, WATSON telephonically contacted the Phoenix office of the FBI and furnished the following information
He stated that a review of his pilot's log reflected that on November 24, 1971, he flew to Santa Ana, California, alone for the purpose of contacting of Newport Skyways b7C
b6 located at the Orange County Airport. After conducting his . business with WATSON flew back to Phoenix later that evening.
WATSON advised that his pilot's log also indicated that on November 25, -1971, ho b6 flew to the residence of his father, HENRY L. WATSON, in Yucca b7c Valley, California, which is located near Palm Springs, California.
pilot's log also indicated that on November 25, -1971, ho b6 flew to the residence of his father, HENRY L. WATSON, in Yucca b7c Valley, California, which is located near Palm Springs, California. He stated that he then had Thanksgiving dinner with his father who presently resides in Whittier, California.
DB COOPER-45301 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942-FOITION .- GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 301-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FROM
SUBJECT
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 2/22/74
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
NORJAK
00: SE
Sub 87
b6 b7C
RE : EUGENE LEROY WATSON SUBJECT # 87
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re SE airtel to PX, 12/27/73.
Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) copies each of an administrative insert and an investigative insert reflecting investigation in the Phoenix Division.
It is not the policy of the Phoenix Division to conduct credit checks in criminal or fugitive matters as a result of the manner in which the Credit Bureau is set up.
Unless advised to the contrary, the Phoenix Division intends to interview EUGENE LEROY WATSON upon his return from his vacation.
LEADS:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA
Will conduct appropriate investigation re
subject 2-
LEADS:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA
Will conduct appropriate investigation re
subject 2- Seattle (Encs. 4) 3 - Phoenix QLCN
REL/hmc (5)
Sub 87 164-81-6148
SCARCHED ..._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 14 FILED ME FEB 2 5 1974 +31 - SEATTLE TN
b6 b7C
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45302PX 164-100 REL/hmc
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will contact EUGENE LEROY WATSON, 2615 Air Lane, in an effort to ascertain his whereabouts on the day captioned matter was undertaken.
DB COOPER-45303
2PX 164-100 REL/hmc 1
The following investigation was conducted by , at Phoenix, Arizona : SA
On January 16, 1974, Driver's License Records, Motor Vehicle Division, Arizona Highway Department, caused a search of his files under the name of EUGENE LEROY WATSON which reflected the following driver's license information:

Name	EUGENE LEROY	WATSON
Arizona Driver's
License No.	D132783
Date of Issue	January 17,
under the name of EUGENE LEROY WATSON which reflected the following driver's license information:

Name	EUGENE LEROY	WATSON
Arizona Driver's
License No.	D132783
Date of Issue	January 17, 1973
Scheduled to
Expire	December 31, 1975
Address	2615 Air Lane
Phoenix, Arizona
Social Security
Account Number
Sex	Male
Weight	185 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Height	6'1"
Date of Birth	December -31,	1927
Occupation	Owner

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71 27
44
On January 25, 1974, the following persons reviewed their respective files for information concerning EUGENE LEROY WATSON with negative
Owner

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71 27
44
On January 25, 1974, the following persons reviewed their respective files for information concerning EUGENE LEROY WATSON with negative results:
b6 b7C
Records and Identification Phoenix Police Department
Identification Bureau
Maricopa County Sheriff's Department
Sub 87
164-81-6147
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. G FILED
FEBOS 107 FBI-SEATTLE
11
DB COOPER-45304
Sub 82
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b6 b7C
b6
b7CPX 164-100
REL/hmc
2
On February 19, 1974, an attempt was made to contact and interview EUGENE LEROY WATSON at 2615 Air Lane in Phoenix. However, it was determined that WATSON is presently vacationing in either Australia or Hong Kong. WATSON should be returning to the Phoenix area in approx- imately two weeks.
DB COOPER-45305Sub 87
b6 b7C
PX 164-100 REL/hmc 1
ADMINISTRATIVE
On February 15, 1974, the following persons reviewed their respective files for information concerning EUGENE LEROY WATSON and Crystal Physics with negative results :
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Auditing Department Valley National Bank Phoenix, Arizona
Auditing Department
The Arizona Bank Phoenix, Arizona
Auditing Department
Great Western Bank Phoenix, Arizona
Auditing Department
results :
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Auditing Department Valley National Bank Phoenix, Arizona
Auditing Department
The Arizona Bank Phoenix, Arizona
Auditing Department
Great Western Bank Phoenix, Arizona
Auditing Department
Continental Bank Phoenix, Arizona
On February 15, 1974, Auditing · Department, First National Bank, stated that a review of her files indicated that the company Crystal Physics has checking account number 392-9068 in their Cottonwood, Arizona, branch. She stated that this checking account was opened in April, 1970.
b6
b7C
advised that there was no record of b6 either savings or checking account for WATSON. b7C
On February 19, 1974, Auditing Department, United Bank, Phoenix, Arizona, stated that a b6 EUGENE I have checking account number b7C
in their First Avenue and West Van Buren Branch He stated that the records indicate the exact address to be Jerome, Arizona. 164-8-6146
Sub- 87
SEARCHED __ INDEXED. SERIALIZED DE FILEDSE FEB 2 5 1974 + 31 - SEATTL
IN
DB COOPER-45306 PX 164-100 REL/hmc 2
stated that WATSON presently has a $2,000.00 unsecured commercial loan open as well as five installment loans under the name Phoenix Aviation, 2615 Air Lane, Phoenix, Arizona.
00 unsecured commercial loan open as well as five installment loans under the name Phoenix Aviation, 2615 Air Lane, Phoenix, Arizona.
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b7C
subsequently furnished the following detailed information concerning the five installment loans in the name of Phoenix Aviation:
1. Loan No. 0065430028

Open	October, 1973
Total of Loan	$18,549 00
Balance of Loan	$17,621.55
Payment Plan	60 payments at $309.15

2. Loan No. 0047830028

Open	December, 1971
Total of Loan	$7,669,00
Balance	of Loan	$2,403.55
Payment	Plan	36 payments at $213.05

3. Loan No. 0053430020
Open June, 1973
Total of Loan
$3,974
Balance of Loan $1,666.15
Payment Plan 12 payments at $331.23
4. Loan No. 0036030025

Open	April, 1973
Total of Loan	$17,976
Balance of Loan	$15,294.
0036030025

Open	April, 1973
Total of Loan	$17,976
Balance of Loan	$15,294.60
Payment Plan	60 payments at $299.60

DB COOPER-45307 PX 164-100 REL/hmc 3
5. Loan No. 0063130021

Open-	September,	1973
Total of Loan	$2,853.00
Balance of Loan	$2,382.00
Payment Plan -.	18 payments at $158.52

DB COOPER-4530812/27/73
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO	: SAC,	PHOENIX	(164-100)
FROM	: SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Sub 87
Re: EUGENE LEROY WATSON SUB #87
12/9/71.
Reurnitel, 12/1/71; urairtel, 12/7/71, and urtel
Phoenix Division is requested to conduct the following investigation to process suspect EUGENE LEROY WATSON and thereby either eliminate him or determine if he is
Reurnitel, 12/1/71; urairtel, 12/7/71, and urtel
Phoenix Division is requested to conduct the following investigation to process suspect EUGENE LEROY WATSON and thereby either eliminate him or determine if he is identical to UNSUB in this matter:
LEAD
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
1. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning EUGENE LEROY WATSON and the company which WATSON is president of "Crystal Physics."
2. Will conduct Arizona State Department of Motor Vehicle checks to determine if WATSON's driver's license has been renewed.
2 - Phoenix (AM) 3 - Seattle RNN/spr (5)/
DB COOPER-45309 Suc 87
164-81-6024SE #164-81
3. Will further process WATSON as a NORJAK suspect in accordance with procedures contained in Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73. b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
- 2 -
DB COOPER-45310OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY MHZ EDITION GSA FPMR (#) (FR) 101-11 6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/19/73
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO-
GRAPHS TO WITNESSES
SUB: HH
On 11/29/73, witness
b6
telephone was exhibited b7C
b7D
NAME
EUGENE LEROY WATSON
SUB FILE # 87 b6
b7C
/GARY B.
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO-
GRAPHS TO WITNESSES
SUB: HH
On 11/29/73, witness
b6
telephone was exhibited b7C
b7D
NAME
EUGENE LEROY WATSON
SUB FILE # 87 b6
b7C
/GARY B. GALLAHER
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN
572
ALAN FAIRFAX COOPER 663
With the exception of COOPER, none of the other individuals bore any resemblance to
b7c the hijacker and in his opinion, are not identical with him. and b6
In regard to the COOPER artist composit touch up, made the following comments:
b6 b7C b7D
"Now the best representation of unsubs mouth he has scen; forchead good, hairline good, fact too square, glasses too big because you could see unsubs cheekbones, and in artists touch up you can't see enough of the cheekbones." b6 b7C b7D
stated he suspects this touch up photograph looks a lot like what he remembers what unsub to look like because. it is in fact an artist touch up and therefore resembles the original artist composit.
stated concerning
his forchead vas b6
similiar to that as he remembers unsub, and
·
RNN/jms (12)
164-81-6008
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45311
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Concerning suspect
stated the eyes and Sub 87
501-0-108
Amb 87
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45311
b7C b7D
Concerning suspect
stated the eyes and Sub 87
501-0-108
Amb 87
b6
b7C
photographs of the following individuals:SE 164-81
b6
hair were not identical with unsub and on second consideration he b7C would eliminate as being identical with unsub. b7D
finally advised that the photograph of depicted an individual whose face was angular such as unsubs was and whose cheekbones were similiar to that of unsubs.
stated that the touch up composit of COOPER, b6 were similiar to unsub and, therefore, he could not say that it was not unsub, but he added that he could also not indicate that it was unsub.
the photograph of and the photograph of b7c
b7D
DB COOPER-45312
-2-OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FAMR (41 CFR) Ki-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/19/73
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sub87
b6 b7C
RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO- GRAPHS TO WITNESSES SUB: HH
On 11/12/73, witness CORD HARMS ZUM SPRECKEL, color control, Inc.
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/19/73
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sub87
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RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO- GRAPHS TO WITNESSES SUB: HH
On 11/12/73, witness CORD HARMS ZUM SPRECKEL, color control, Inc., 624 Yale Avenue North, telephone number 623-2984, was exhibited photographs of the following individuals:
NAME EUGENE LEROY WATSON
SUB EILE # 877
/GARY B. GALLAHER
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN 572
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With the exception of SPRECKEL stated nonc of the individuals bear any resemblance to the hijacker and in his opinion, are not identical with him, SPRECKEL advised concerning the photographs of that even though , the individual depicted was not identical with unsub, the individual pictured had characteristics which were similiar to unsub; such as, hair, which appeared to be similiar and hair line was close to that of unsubs. SPRECKEL advised that was similiar. SPRECKEL stated had shoulders that were
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forehead
narrower than unsubs, however.
In regard to the suspect , SPRECKEL made the following comments: b6 b7C
Side view "no it's not him"; front view "is possibly
him";
SPRECKEL stated that based on the photograph he could not say that was not identical with unsub.
In regard to the suspect , SPRECKEL made the following comments: b6 b7C
Side view "no it's not him"; front view "is possibly
him";
SPRECKEL stated that based on the photograph he could not say that was not identical with unsub.
RNN/jms (10)
Sub 87
164-81-2009
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MAY 1102 EDITION
GSA FPMR ((1 CFM) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/19/73
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sub 81
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RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO- GRAPHS TO WITNESSES SUB: HH
On 11/12/73, witness , Renton, Washington was exhibited b7C
photographs of the following individuals:
NAME
SUB FILE #
EUGENE LEROY WATSON
87/
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/GARY B. GALLAHER
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN 572
With the exception of stated none of the other individuals bear any resemblance to the hijacker and in his opinion, are not identical with him.
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stated the photos of
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were the b7C
represented an individual that to him closest he has seen to his recollection of unsub. however, stated that the photos indicated that had a than unsubs and hair was thinner than
unsubs hair.
however, stated that the photos indicated that had a than unsubs and hair was thinner than
unsubs hair. he could not say that stated the faced on the photographs was identical with unsub, however, he could not say that he was not identical.
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Sub 87
164-81-6000
90-100
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b6NR 01 PX PLAIN

927	AM URGENT 12-9-71 WJG
TO	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM	PHOENIX (164-100) 2P

NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL TO PHOENIX DECEMBER NINE LAST. RE EUGENE LEROY WATSON. UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION HAS DETERMINED INDIVIDUAL PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO BY
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, IS IN FACT
REFERENCED SUSPECT AND NOT FRANK MORGAN AS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED.
PHOENIX INVESTIGATION DETERMINED REFERENCED SUSPECT DEPARTED ROADRUNNER TRAILER COURT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST LEAVING NO FORWARDING ADDRESS. REFERENCED SUSPECT'S LOCATION AT THE TIME OF CAPTIONED MATTER HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED.
SUSPECT DEPARTED ROADRUNNER TRAILER COURT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST LEAVING NO FORWARDING ADDRESS. REFERENCED SUSPECT'S LOCATION AT THE TIME OF CAPTIONED MATTER HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. END PAGE ONE
Sub. 87.
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PHOENIX SUGGESTS PHOTOGRAPH OF REFERENCED SUSPECT BE EXHIBITED TO WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER AND POSSIBLE ELIMINATION BEFORE PHOENIX INITIATES WIDE SPREAD AND EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE REFERENCED SUSPECT.
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IN THIS REGARD WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE PHOENIX DIVISION UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY 00.
·PENDING.
END VAB FBI SEATTLEN CLR
DB COOPER-45316NIVTd GS Bouch 1:46PM URGENT 12/9/71 VAB TO PHOENIX (164-192) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP
MOPJAK
PE: ENGENE LEROY WATSON
PHOENIX IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE ON HOW FRANK MORGAN WAS IDENTI- FIED AS EUGENE LEPOY WATSON AND WHETHER IN THE COURSE OF THIS IDENTIFICATION ANY INFORMATION WAS DEVELOPED INDICATING HIS WHERE- ABOUTS AT TIME OF INSTANT HIJACKING. IF THIS INFORMATION NOT DE- VELOPED, PHOENIX IS PEQUESTED TO ATTEMPT TO ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF HIJACKING PRIOR TO PHOTOS
IF THIS INFORMATION NOT DE- VELOPED, PHOENIX IS PEQUESTED TO ATTEMPT TO ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF HIJACKING PRIOR TO PHOTOS BEING SHOW" TO WITNESSES. END
WJG FBI PHOENIX CLP
Sub.87
164-81-932 DB COOPER-45317FBI
Date:
12/7/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
A IRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SE
RE SUSPECT EUGENE LE ROY WATSON (formerly carried
as FRANK MORGAN) .
Re Phoenix nitel to Seattle, 12/1/71.
Enclosed herewith is one photograph of suspect WATSON for presentation to witnesses in captioned matter. Also enclosed is a copy of WATSON's Driver's License for descriptive information. No further investigation is being conducted by the Phoenix Division in this regard unless otherwise requested by 00.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
photo + 0g LAPO 2 - Seattle (Encs. 2) 2 - Phoenix REL/drc (4)
Suv.87.
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*7 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB COOPER-45318 *
1 

NR 015 PX PLAIN
1040PM 12/1/71 NITEL	JDD

TO SEATTLE FROM PHOENIX (164-100)
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
A MR. DEVINE, SPACE FIFTYTWO, ROADRUNNER TRAILER COURT, SCOTTS- DALE, ARIZONA ADVISED THE PHOENIX OFFICE THAT ONE FRANK MORGAN FORMERL
RESIDED IN TRAILER SPACE FIFTYTHREE AT THIS SAME COURT AND THAT MORGAN CLOSELY RESEMBLED THE UNSUB OF THIS INVESTIGATION.
ACCORDING TO DEVINE, MORGAN WORKED FOR AN AIRLINES; WAS GONE - SEVERAL DAYS AT A TIME; AND MORGAN MOVED FROM THE TRAILER COURT SHORTLY AFTER THE PLANE WAS HIJACKED.
INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT PHOENIX TO FURTHER IDENTIFY MORGAN TO DETERMINE IF HE IS POSSIBLY IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT PHOENIX TO FURTHER IDENTIFY MORGAN TO DETERMINE IF HE IS POSSIBLY IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
Jul 87 164-81-429
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DB COOPER-45319OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION OSA FPMR (4 CFA) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
b6 b7C
On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the subject of the above captioned case: (SPRECKEL based this opinion on his observation of hijacker aboard the flight)
2. JOHN EMIL LIST, Sub. 100 203
5. GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST, Sub. Fr 202
9. CHARLES D. BAKER, 63
13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK, Sub. ### 232 74. WAYNE KING. Sub. 270
16. KENNETH DOWIE. Sub 250
17. JOHN NEAL MARLEN.
12.5%
20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ.
123
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES.
107
DB COOPER-45320
27.
JOHN NEAL MARLEN.
12.5%
20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ.
123
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES.
107
DB COOPER-45320
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST.
202
29. ROLAND CECIL LIND,
42
30. PETER A. PARLO, 145
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER,
32. BUZZ (LNU) ,
25/
238
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TYP
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b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1H2 EDITION GSA FPMR (1) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 2/14/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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F1:4
On 2/11/72 the follow ing photographs were shown to witness
Seattle.
b6
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A11 were elliminated. "BUZZ" (LNU) (SE164-81-1A142)
b6
b7C
ANTHONY (TONY) FERNANDEZ
ROLAND CECIL LIND JOHN NEAL MARLER ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
CNG (17)
164-81-2002
SEARCHED.
INDEXED
b7C
SERIALIZED FILED
FEB1 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-45321
b6OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 1-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45321
b6OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 1-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVE NMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 7/6/72
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Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
LMH (37 ) 2-164-81
1-164-81
WAYNE KING
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JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
100 JOHN EMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
CHARLES D. BAKER
b6
RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
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142 "BUZZ" (LNU)
164-81-1829
: 2 0 1072
25
1010-108
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DB COOPER-45322 164-81
LMH
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JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A.PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS GEORGE B.
Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45322 164-81
LMH
b6 b7c
JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A.PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS GEORGE B. SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
2*
DB COOPER-45323 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (Rue) NORJAK
12/23/71
MIA of suspect 136
Re Mobile airtel to Seattle, 12/10/71. Enclosed for the Seattle Division are three photos for your investigative assistance. b6 b7C
All investigation completed by the Mobile Division.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF YOU, YOU LON MORTALIST ALLING IN THREATENING THE CRY OF THE ATRETS WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. AS COULD BE CONSTRUCTED ĐANGARDUS . 2 - Seattle (Bnc. 3) 1 - Mobile GRM-hg1 (3)
164-81-7545
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DC: 0.0371 1
DB COOPER-4532412/10/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 12/7/71, and Seattle airtel to Albany, 12/7/71.
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
Re Bureau airtel to Albany, 12/7/71, and Seattle airtel to Albany, 12/7/71.
Buclosed for Seattle are mine copies of investigative insert.
SA The following investigation was conducted by on 11/29/71, at Mobile, Alabama:
Alabama, phones and said he viewed the artist's conception of the likeness of the hijacker who para- chuted from the Northwest Airlines flight with $200,000 ranson after it was airborne out of Seattle.
said captioned individual bears a remote b6 ross blance to the hijacker. is scheduled to arrive Montgomery, Alabama, at 2:08 PM, 11/30/71, aboard Eastern Flight 147, His purpose in coming to Montgomery is to visit with plans to spend & few days. Although described 48 being honest to the core, " he feels his remote resemblance to the hijacker is reason enough to be apprehensive about
2 - Seattle (Enc. 9) 2 - Mobile GRX: Ib (4)
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164-81-7379
FI
DB COOPER-45325
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b7CMO 164-34
b6 b7C
Australia. Before Washington, D. C.
came to this country about one week ago on business.
9) 2 - Mobile GRX: Ib (4)
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164-81-7379
FI
DB COOPER-45325
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b7CMO 164-34
b6 b7C
Australia. Before Washington, D. C.
came to this country about one week ago on business. The has been in Washington, D. C., and New York City the past week.
will be met at the airport by
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is about years of age, white male, 5'7", 135 pounds, light blue eyes, light brown hair -- thinning in front; thin face, and
b6 b7C
On 11/30/71, SAS conferred with
and
Alabama, at
Montgomery, Alabama, concerning call received from on the evening of 10/29/71.
stated that
met a
b6
in Washington D. C .. several years ago
b7c
while Maghiartes, The
and became relatively close friends. years ago,
b6 decided to leave the U. S. for Australia, Enroute to Australia, b7c they stopped to visit further recalled that had served as She recalled
that he talked about and around the southeast.
The purpose of visit from Australia to the U. S. this past week was to attend wedding which apparently took place in Washington.
b6 b7C
The following was description furnished by b6 en 11/30/71 prior to the arrival of an Eastern
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Airlines jet at 2:08 PM
b6 b7C
The following was description furnished by b6 en 11/30/71 prior to the arrival of an Eastern
b7C
Airlines jet at 2:08 PM bearing approximately 5'7", 165 to 170 lbs., approximately years of age, light blue eyes, brown hair.
White male,
DB COOPER-45326
2MO 164-34
reservation was originally booked through American Air Lines in Washington, D. C., scheduled to depart Montgomery, Alabama, 12/1/71, enroute to Atlanta and San Francisco. allegedly had a telephone contact number, area code
b6 b7c
Photographs of to follow.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200, 000 FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CRIN OF THE AIR LINK WITH A YCKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
4
DB COOPER-45328MO 164-34 GRM/mb
1
The following investigation was conducted by SA on December 1, 1971:
Major
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, advised he is acquainted with sport parachutists and skydiving activities in the northwestern section of the United States.
The U. S. Parachute Association has divided the country up into about seven regions with a total membership of
Parachute Association has divided the country up into about seven regions with a total membership of about 25,000 to 30,000 people.
He further indicated that he firmly believed that if this had been a skydiver who committed the hijacking, the skydiver would not have come from the Northwest section of the United States. He believed that since most skydivers know cach other in a section of the country, this would preclude it being an individual from that section of the country.
Major advised the jump from 10,000 fcct in bad weather is not a great physical feat and there would be no problem in jumping at that altitude in bad weather. He advised that an individual would not need jump boots and stated that he, himself, has skydived with tennis shoes on.
At this time Major was shown an artist con- ception of an individual, allegedly the hijacker of Northwest Air Lines Flight 305, and he indicated he did not know anybody in his section of the country who fit this description. Major further stated that whoever set up the hijacking operation in this case knew quite a lot about airplanes.
Major further stated that whoever set up the hijacking operation in this case knew quite a lot about airplanes. Ho further indicated that probably the reason behind the four parachutes given to the hijacker was that the hijacker wanted to test the good faith of the people on the ground inasmuch as a skydiver would be able to tell whether or not parachutes wore operable. He further indicated that if two parachutes were left. behind in the aircraft, the hijacker could have dropped one 'chuto and activated it as a decoy to ward off any trailing air- craft, and then could have bailed out after the decoy 'chute was dropped.
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164-81-7313
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A
DEC 103 1971
FBI-SEATTLE
90
DB COOPER-45329NRØØ1 WF PLAIN 2:54 AM NITEL 12-2-71 ALM TO DIRECTOR MOBILE SEATTLE
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) IP UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00:SE.
RE TELEPHONE CALL FROM MOBILE TO WFO DECEMBER ONE LAST.
AM NITEL 12-2-71 ALM TO DIRECTOR MOBILE SEATTLE
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) IP UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00:SE.
RE TELEPHONE CALL FROM MOBILE TO WFO DECEMBER ONE LAST.
b6 per FBI/DOS/USCIS b7C per FBI/DOS
. UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
END
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DB COOPER-45333NR 035 LA PLAIN 1041 PM NITEL 12-2-71 NEE TO NEW HAVEN (164-77) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE LOS ANGELES TELS TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, DECEMBER ONE AND DECEMBER. TWO INSTANT. NEW HAVEN TEL TO BUREAU, SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES DECEMBER ONE LAST.
RE: SET b6
FORTH LOS ANGELES TEL NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST.
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST,
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ADVISED HE IS
ADVISED DOES NOT MATCH PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT AND HE WOULD DEFINITELY DISCOUNT AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
END PAGE ONE
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164-81-523
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED MAZ FILED UMY DEC 2 1971 FBI .
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST,
b7C b7D
ADVISED HE IS
ADVISED DOES NOT MATCH PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT AND HE WOULD DEFINITELY DISCOUNT AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
END PAGE ONE
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164-81-523
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED MAZ FILED UMY DEC 2 1971 FBI . SEATTLE 1218
DB COOPER-45334 LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST, VIEWED THE b6 ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND STATED DOES
b7C NOT LOOK LIKE SKETCH.
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST, WHO PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED THE NAME OF AS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS b6
MATTER, WAS INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
b7C b7D DOES NOT RESEMBLE IN ANYWAY, STATING HE RECALLS
FACE MORE ROUNDER. IT IS NOTED
NONE OF ABOVE BEING CONSIDERED SUSPECT BY LOS ANGELES. .
RE SUSPECT
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST,
b6
b7C b7D
ADVISED
READ OF HIJACKING AND BELIEVED COOPER'S DESCRIPTION FAMILIAR TO UNSUB.
END PAGE TWO
DB COOPER-45335LA. 164-497
PAGE THREE
COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB WAS DISPLAYED TO
b6 b7C
WHO ADVISED HAIR LINE AND HAIR STYLE COMPLETELY b7D DIFFERENT FROM UNSUB. * ADDITIONAL QUESTIONING REVEALED
AS
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AS b6 GOOD LIKENESS OF HE IS NOT BEING CONSIDERED SUSPECT b7D THIS MATTER.
* ADDITIONAL QUESTIONING REVEALED
AS
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ARTIST'S CONCEPTION AS b6 GOOD LIKENESS OF HE IS NOT BEING CONSIDERED SUSPECT b7D THIS MATTER. RE
b7C
b6 ON DECEMBER TWO INSTANT, A REVIEW OF SANTA BARBARA CITY DIRECTORY FOR SEVENTY, REVEALED
b7C
NO LISTING IDENTIFIABLE
WITH COULD BE FOUND IN SEVENTYONE DIRECTORY. INSTANT DATE FILES OF CREDIT BUREAU OF SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, REVEALED RESIDING.
AND
HIS AGE SHOWN AS b6
b7C
KNOWN TO AGENCY SINCE FORTYFIVE. NO INDICATION
IN SANTA BARBARA SINCE SEVENTY AND LAST ADDRESS SHOWN
END PAGE THREE
DB COOPER-45336.LA 164-497
PAGE FOUR
IN JULY SEVENTY ONE WAS
b6
b7C
WITH EMPLOYMENT SHOWN AS RALPH M. PARSONS
(NO ADDRESS SHOWN). PRIOR
EMPOLYMENT SHOWN AS
RECORDS SANTA BARBARA POLICE DEPARTMENT REVEALED DONALD ERN NELSON DOB FEBRUARY TWENTYFOUR TWENTYONE, NINE TWO EIGHT SAN ANDREAS STREET, SANTA BARBARA, ARRESTED FORTYEIGHT FOR DRUNK AND PAID TEN DOLLAR FIVE.
NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH NELSON LOCATED FILES SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
RE SUSPECT b6
b7C
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST RECORD COMPUTER CREDIT BUREAU OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RE SUSPECT b6
b7C
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST RECORD COMPUTER CREDIT BUREAU OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND REGISTRAR OF VOTERS WERE REVIEWED AND NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH LOCATED. b6
b7C
ON SAME DATE, RECORDS UCLA, CALIFORNIA STATE LOS ANGELES, SAN FERNANDO VALLY STATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION SERVICES, LOS ANGELES'VALLEY COLLEGE, LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE AND LOS ANGELES TRADE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE WERE CAUSED TO BE CHECKED WITH NEGATICE RESULTS. LOS ANGELES INDICES NEGATIVE.
END PAGE FOUR
DB COOPER-45337LA 164-497
PAGE FIVE
RE INFO FURNISHED BY
TO NEW HAVEN b6
b7C DECEMBER ONE LAST.
b7D
ON DECEMBER TWO INSTANT,
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b7D
ADVISED MATTER REPORTED TO FBI IN EVENT REWARD OFFERED.
STATED HAD NO PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
CAME FROM
INSTANT DATE,
ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST, HE
SAW ARTIST'S SKETCH OF HIJACKER ON TV.
b6
LOOKED LIKE
b7C b7D
SKETCH ON TV.
AND
STATED HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE WAS HIJACKER AND DESCRIBED HIM AS WMA, BORN
AT , SIX FOOT ONE, ONE HUNDRED
FIFTYFIVE POUNDS, HAIR REDDISH BROWN, EYES UNKNOWN, SLIGHT
BUILD,
SMALL EARS
AND
STATED HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE WAS HIJACKER AND DESCRIBED HIM AS WMA, BORN
AT , SIX FOOT ONE, ONE HUNDRED
FIFTYFIVE POUNDS, HAIR REDDISH BROWN, EYES UNKNOWN, SLIGHT
BUILD,
SMALL EARS NOTICABLY PROTRUDING FROM HEAD.
END PAGE FIVE
DB COOPER-45338 LA 164-497
PAGE SIX
DESCRIBED AS
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TATTOOS UNKNOWN.
AFTER ABOVE INTERVIEW, ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OBSERVED
BY , WHO ADVISED DOES NOT APPEAR IDENTICAL TO SKETCH OF, HIJACKER.
b6 b7C
b7D
ARREST RECORD LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT NEGATIVE.
LOS ANGELES INDICES AND NCIC NEGATIVE RE
IN VIEW OF ABOVE, NOT BEING CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
RE LATIN SKY- DIVING CLUB
ON. DECEMBER ONE LAST,
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, ADVISED HE IS
AND
HE ADVISED LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB IS A GROUP THAT JUMPS FROM PERRIS AIRPORT AND ALSO AIRPOST AT ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA.
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END PAGE SIX
DB COOPER-45339LA 164-497
PAGE SEVEN
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS, WHO WERE MEMBERS OF CLUB. HE DESCRIBED CLUB MEMBERSHIP AS BETWEEN TEN AND TWENTY MOST FROM EAST LOS ANGELES AREA. SAID DISCUSSION AMONG GROUP . APPEARED TO BE NOTHING MORE THAN NORMAL INTEREST OF SKY DIVERS ABOUT CRIME WHERE HIJACKERS JUMP FROM AIRPLANE AND NONE OF CLUB MEMBERS
APPEARED TO BE NOTHING MORE THAN NORMAL INTEREST OF SKY DIVERS ABOUT CRIME WHERE HIJACKERS JUMP FROM AIRPLANE AND NONE OF CLUB MEMBERS HAD, ACTED SUSPICIOUS SINCE HIJACKING. THIS CLUB DESCRIBED AS LOCAL IN NATURE AND NOT NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
SEATTLE, AT FERNDALE, WASHINGTON, CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION THROUGH LAST ADDRESS OF DONALD ERN NELSON,
, BOX ONE NINE THREE, FERNDALE OR COMPANY b6
b7C TO LOCATE AND ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF- NELSON DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
LOS ANGELES AT , CALIFORNIA, WILL ASCERTAIN IF b6
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KNOWN TO
OR IF NAME MAINTAINED IN RECORDS PARACHUTE CLUB
LOS ANGELES AREA.
AT EAST LOS ANGELES, WILL INTERVIEW
FOR ALL INFORMATION b6
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CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF CLUB AND DISPLAY ARTIST CONCEPTION TO
END
RECD. FOUR TELS DCA FBI SE HOLD
DB COOPER-45340MRØ11 NH PLAIN 11:32 PM URGENT 12-1-71 PRG
TO :
DIRECTOR, SEATTLE, AND LOS ANGELES
FROM:
NEW HAVEN (164-77)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
AT APPROXIMATELY FIVE FIFTEEN P.
AND LOS ANGELES
FROM:
NEW HAVEN (164-77)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
AT APPROXIMATELY FIVE FIFTEEN P.M. EST. DECEMBER ONE,
INSTANT, SA NEW HAVEN RECEIVED A LONG DISTANCE b6 b7C b7D
TELEPHONE CALL FROM ONE
SA
FORMERLY KNEW WHEN SA ASSIGNED
THERE AND
RESIDED THERE.
STATED, WITHOUT FURTHER IDENTIFYING, HE KNEW A
WOMAN IN THE AREA WHO BELIEVED THE UNSUB MIGHT BE b6
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HE WAS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, b7D
FORTYS', SIX FEET ONE INCH, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TO ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY POUNDS, SLIM BUILD, REDDISH BROWN HAIR,
SEATTLE AREA, REPORTEDLY
SUBJECT OF SEVERAL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS IN LOS ANGELES AREA. END PAGE ONE
LA hauling
164-81- 432 SEMICHED ________ INDEXED. m SERIALIZED 1ML FILED. DEC 4 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-45341NH 164-77
PAGE TWO
ADVISED HIS HOME TELEPHONE IS
OFFICE
HE WILL BE AT HIS
DECEMBER TWO, NEXT.
INTERVIEW
FOR FURTHER SPECIFICS
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TO DETERMINE IF HE HAS POSITIVE INFORMATION.
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB COOPER-45342OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY HU EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GO \ NMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
10 MAY HU EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GO \ NMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the subject of the above captioned case: (SPRECKEL based this opinion on his observation of hijacker aboard the flight)
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2. JOHN EMIL LIST. Sub. 200 203
5 GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST, Sub. Em 202
9. CHARLES D. BAKER,
63
13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK, Sub. F 232 14. WAYNE KING, Sub. 270
16. KENNETH DOWIE. SUD. 250
17. JOHN NEAL MARLEN.
25/
20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ.
23
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22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST,
202
29. ROLAND CECIL LIND,
42
30. PETER A. PARLO
145
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER,
25/
164-81-2327
32. BUZZ (LNU).
238
DEXED
(35) }DSU/s1b Eliminate
SERIALIZED FEB 2 21972 FBI-SEATTLE
FILED
DB COOPER-45343
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DA
1010-100OPTIONAL FORM NO.
238
DEXED
(35) }DSU/s1b Eliminate
SERIALIZED FEB 2 21972 FBI-SEATTLE
FILED
DB COOPER-45343
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DA
1010-100OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/14/72
FROM
:
SA CHARLES N. GIESE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Elin
On 2/11/72 the follow ing photographs were shown to witness
? Seattle. A11 were elliminated.
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"BUZZ" (LNU) (SE164-81-1A142)
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ANTHONY (TONY ) FERNANDEZ
ROLAND CECIL LIND JOHN NEAL MARLER ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
CNG (17)
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164-81-2250=
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
+31-SEALILL
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan --- -------------- -
DB COOPER-45344OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOV. NMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P) .
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 7/6/72
Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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LMH (37 ) 2-164-81
1-164-81
WAYNE KING
JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
100
JOHN EMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
CHARLES D. BAKER
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RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
142 "BUZZ" (LNU)
164-81-1829
1 0:072
215
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45345 12/23/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

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

Re Salt Lake City nitel to Butte, 12/6/71, and mynitel 12/11/71.
Enclosed are two different photographs of
Both are
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excellent likenesses of ·
/A(4) 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) (AM) 2 - Butte WTB/jep (4)
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164-81-7503- TL IFJ
DEC 0.
Enclosed are two different photographs of
Both are
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excellent likenesses of ·
/A(4) 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) (AM) 2 - Butte WTB/jep (4)
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164-81-7503- TL IFJ
DEC 0.1871
DB COOPER-45347 NRØØ3 BT PLAIN 4:25P.M. 12-11-71 NITEL BSA
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: BUTTE (164-26) NORJACK ..
RE SALT LAKE CITY NITEL TO BUTTE, DEC. SIX, LAST. 1
RE SUSPECT:
INTERVIEWED THIS DATE AT
VISITED
ARRIVING NOV. TWO FOUR,
LAST, AT RESIDENCE OF
, WHERE REMAINED OVER THANKSGIVING.
DESCRIBED WMA, BORN
FIVE FEET TEN
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END PAGE ONE
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/10 i
DB COOPER-45348BT 164-26
PAGE TVO -
LBS., BROWN HAIR, HAZEL EYES AND LIGHT COMPLEXION. WEARS GLASSES FOR READING ONLY.
ELIMINATION PHOTOGRAPHS OBTAINED, BEING PROCESSED AND WILL BE FORWARDED SEATTLE. AM COPY SALT LAKE CITY. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END. JUT FBI SEATTLE F CLR
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DB COOPER-45349PLAIN
12/6/71
-b6 b7C
TELETYPE
NITEL
TO:
BUTTE (164-26)
FROM:
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
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DB COOPER-45349PLAIN
12/6/71
-b6 b7C
TELETYPE
NITEL
TO:
BUTTE (164-26)
FROM:
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00
SE.
REURTEL DECEMBER TWO LAST, RE SUSPECT
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SALT
LAKE CITY, UTAH, ADVISED THIS DATE NOT AWARE CURRENT LOCATION OF
HE STATED
SPECIFIC ADDRESS UNKNOWN, RESIDES IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, AND MOST
LIKELY TO BE IN CONTACT WITH
HOWEVER, BELIEVED WAS - POSSIBLY
CURRENTLY IN ARIZONA OR FLORIDA, EXACT LOCATIONS UNKNOWN.
STATED
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RESIDE
IDAHO FALLS, MALING ADDRESS
IDAHO; HOWEVER,
HAVE LITTLE OR NO CONTACT WITH
Seattle (164-81) (AM)
RWH : mhe (2)
164-81-876 ¥b6 b7C
5
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED JA YELLED DEC 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
ig
DB COOPER-45350SU 164-24
PAGE TWO.
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BUTTE AT IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, CONTACT
EFFORT TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF
AND ATTEMPT TO b7C
IN b6 SECURE PHOTOGRAPH, IF AVAILABLE, AND FURNISH TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN TO BE DISPLAYED TO WITNESS IN CAPTIONED MATTER. IF POSSIBLE, INTERVIEW AS TO HIS LOCATION NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS DUE TO NATURE OF CRIME AND THREAT OF EXPLOSIVES.
IF POSSIBLE, INTERVIEW AS TO HIS LOCATION NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS DUE TO NATURE OF CRIME AND THREAT OF EXPLOSIVES.
AIR MAIL COPY TO SEATTLE. P.
DB COOPER-4535112/2/71
PLAIN
TELETYPE
URGENT
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TO : SAC, SALT LAKE CITY FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
REURTEL, DECEMBER ONE LAST
RE: SUSPECT
IS ONLY
FAMILY LOCATED IN TWIN FALLS, . IDAHO. SHE DOES NOT KNOW
CITY UTILITY
RECORDS DO NOT LIST ANOTHER BY THAT SPELLING.
SALT LAKE CITY, ADVISE BUTTE RESULTS OF ATTEMPTED
CONTACT WITH AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE FROM b6 b7C
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS OF
AND IF LAST
NAME OF IS CORRECTLY SPELLED.
DB COOPER-45352
BUTTE, WILL HOLD IN ABEYANCE FURTHER CONTACT WITH
FAMILIES IN TWIN FALLS WITH LAST NAME SPELLING OF
AIR MAIL COPY TO SEATTLE.
1 - Seattle (AM) JSN/gld (2)
164-81-639 b6 b7C
SEARCHED INDEXED SERAUTO MAS FILED I FBI - SEATTLE
b6 b7CIRØØ4 SU PLAIN 10:10PM NITEL 12/1/71 LSB
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211!)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
SAC, BUTTE
FROM
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
SAC, BUTTE
FROM
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00:SEATTLE.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, ADVISED THIS DATE SHE OBSERVED 2 b7C b7D
ARTIST CONCEPTION PHOTOGRAPH WHICH APPEARED SALT LAKE CITY TRIBUNE ON NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST OF UNSUB AND ADVISED IN HER OPINION IT IS EXCELLENT LIKENESS OF
SALT LAKE CITY,
APPROXIMATELY YEARS AGO. HE DID NOT
END PAGE ONE
Su
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164-81-453
SEARCHED ..... INDEXED.
DEC @ 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45353PAGE TWO
SU 164-24
SHE STATED LAST CONTACT WITH
AGO AND AT THAT TIME HE HAD BEEN
IN FLORIDA WHERE HE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN
AS A RESULT
ADVISED SHE CAN NOT RECALL, RESIDE IN TWIN FALLS, IDAHO, AND HE
IN SALT LAKE CITY.
SHE DESCRIBED AS W,M,A, AGE APPROXIMATELY b6 b7c
FIVE FEET EIGHT, ONE HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR,
·
BUTTE AT TWIN FALLS, IDAHO. ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY SECURE PHOTOGRAPH IF AVAILABLE AND FURNISH TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN SO IT MAY BE DISPLAYED TO WITNESS.
Page 69 ~ Duplicate; Page 70 ~ Duplicate; Page 71 ~ Duplicate; Page 72 ~ Duplicate; Page 73 ~ Duplicate;
Page 74 ~ Duplicate; Page 75 ~ Duplicate; Page 76 ~ Duplicate;
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXXXXXXXXOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE:
12/14/71
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was contacted at
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, Seattle and was shown photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
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3.HAROLD LEE LOWELL, SUB 61 4. JOHN -GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69 5. WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON. SUB 27
8. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
SUB J
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2. MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5. HERMAN LEWIS JONES
2-164-81 cc 11 CNG 13
E lemurate
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164-81-7168
I SEARCHED ______ INDEXED. POSTED7ED FILED DEC 1 41971 FBI-SEATTLE
1010.
$010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45356OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CPR) 101-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45356OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (n CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/9/71
FROM :
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE:
On December 9, 1971, made available photographs of IA(16)
Drivers Licenses, DMV,
He has a
when he was driving a 1959
Chevrolet, Washington license
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"
167.81 AnziUm DEC 10 1071
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Tich 7
5
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45357
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b6OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1H2 EDITION
CSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
2
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On December 1, 1971, Sheriff DON REDMOND, Olympia, Washington, made available the attached report from one of his deputies, which may be of interest in this case.
Lead
At Washington
Will determine if is.
1, 1971, Sheriff DON REDMOND, Olympia, Washington, made available the attached report from one of his deputies, which may be of interest in this case.
Lead
At Washington
Will determine if is. identical with suspect mentioned in attached report. If so, determine if identical with subject.
(2)
git drivers bene mpsv that
el
SUSPi
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DB COOPER-45358
164-81-435
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED OM FILED M DÉC & 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF Olympia, Wash.
OFFICER'S REPORT
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On 29 November 1971, at approximately 1350 hours, this officer was off duty eating at the VIP Restaurant in Nisqually with Officer , Thurston County Sheriff's Depart- ment.
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At that time, a well dressed man entered the restaurant, sat down at the bar and speaking with a clear, deep and forceful voice stated, "Did anyone see the hijacker today". The con- versation continued with two individuals, one on each side. Not much more of the conversation was heard; however, a few excerpts indicated the subject was talking about the methods used by the hijacker.
This officer observed the subject leave the restaurant with a companion, described as a WMA, years of age,
This officer observed the subject leave the restaurant with a companion, described as a WMA, years of age, 5'8", 170 1bs., b6 b7C
It. brn hair with a DA haircut, wearing a blue cardigan sweater, sports shirt, and slacks. This subject was not observed prior to this time.
164-81-754 Both subjects left the restaurant in a green, 1969 Chev, Wash-
ington license Registered owner is a
, Washington.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZER AIM FILED z
DEC 20 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
The first suspect is described as a white, male, American, 5'11", 160 1bs.', dark complected, dark hair, age between 33 and 37 years, facial features include a long face, high cheek bone, with long sideburns.
DB COOPER-45359Page 2
At a later time, this officer observed a composite drawing of the proposed hijacker at Thurston County Sheriff's Department, Office Courthouse, Olympia, Washington. The individual seen at the VIP Restaurant most nearly resembles the proposed hijacker as portrayed by the composite photo.

Deputy
Thurston County Sheriff's
Deputy
Thurston County Sheriff's Department
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DB COOPER-45360OPTIONAL FORM NO. 90 50 10-106 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE .
164-81
SA RICHARD AVERY DYER
FROM :
SUBJECT: NORJAK
P
DATE: 1-17-72
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Fort Lewis, b6 b7C b7D
Washington diclosed the name of
as a 
person whom he thought could have possible been the subject in this case.
It was determined through morning reports that was present for duty during November 23, 24, 25th, 1971. He is described as being 5'6 in height and about 145 pounds.
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In view of his being on duty, and his physical description in not similar to' the UNSUB in this matter, no further inquiry is being made in this regard.
rad
Eliminate
164-81-7954 b6 b7C
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED//////FILED JAN X8 1972 F81 - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45361OPTIONAL FORM NO.
rad
Eliminate
164-81-7954 b6 b7C
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED//////FILED JAN X8 1972 F81 - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45361OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
CSA FPMR (a CPR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE: 12/1/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SUSP
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Unknown
, advised he
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b7D
has been
that he has and behaving strangely.
refused to disclose
however,
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in his conversation.
b7C b7D
Atthe time of above complaint, the writer had no description of subject. ; however, it may be well to determine through if there is and fits description of subject.
Lead
At Fort Lewis, Washington
Will contact CID and determine through them if there is and if so, does b6 b7C
he fit the description of the subject of this case.
(2)
1641-81-436 b6
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED JAM FILED DEC 20 1971
b7C
9
ed
Rep. 17
DB COOPER-45362
Ban II S Caminar Rande Regularly on the Parrall Caminos Plan
b6
he suspected the above offense. He said
advised that as capable of committingOPTIONAL FORM NO.
17
DB COOPER-45362
Ban II S Caminar Rande Regularly on the Parrall Caminos Plan
b6
he suspected the above offense. He said
advised that as capable of committingOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 182 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
March 1, 1972.
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAJ
Showing Photos to Witnesses:
On March 1. 1972.
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Office phone
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Viewed the following list of suspect's photographs and advised that , in his opinion, none resembeled the hijacker.
,
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JOHN DONALD PAGE SUB 280
KENNETH DOWIEJE. DOWCHIE -SUS 250
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART
279
b6
CHARLES A. WHITAKER
263
b7C
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG (Sub #) 320
LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY
Sub. 93
164-81-2372
CEF. Eliminate
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED
FILED
MAR 1
1972 FBI-SEATTLE
D
7
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45363OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 2/28/72
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On 2/8/72 witness CORD SPRECKEL, 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone 623-2984 was
GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 2/28/72
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On 2/8/72 witness CORD SPRECKEL, 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone 623-2984 was displayed photographs of the following suspects. SPRECKEL stated that in his opinion based on his observation of the subject during the hijacking he could positively eliminate the following persons as suspects in this matter:
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON (Sub 792) 304
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DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN
31
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART CHARLES A. WHITAKER
279
263
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGE (Sub 9) 320
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LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY
Sub. 93
164-81-2361 SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
rtr $ 2 1990 +B1 -- SEATTLE
5010-108
obs : jlb : 2
27
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45364OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FAMA (11 CFR) 108-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM :
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:

UNKNOWN SUBJECT;	93%
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
SUBJECT:

UNKNOWN SUBJECT;	93%
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE

BUfile 164-2111

On 12/3/71
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was shown a group of photographs which contained a photo of DAVID GEORGE ALLEN LABISSONIERE advised that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
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DB COOPER-45365OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM
: SA
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/6/71
SA
contacted
telephone
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telephone SA exhibited to a group of photographs,
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM
: SA
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/6/71
SA
contacted
telephone
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telephone SA exhibited to a group of photographs, including that of DAVin Coonce ATURN. , a suspect
in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6
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2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 Sub 93 CNG (3)
Sieb 93 164-81-670 SFARCI TD _____ INDEXED.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45366OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1802 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/3/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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RE : SUSPECTS
DANIEL LOUIS COOPER DAVID GEORGE ALLEN LAWERANCE EDWARD FRANK BEN LEIBSON
Witness CORD HARMS SPRECKEL was shown pictures of the above noted suspects. SPRECKEL could not positively identify any of the photographs as that of the hijacker.
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RE : SUSPECTS
DANIEL LOUIS COOPER DAVID GEORGE ALLEN LAWERANCE EDWARD FRANK BEN LEIBSON
Witness CORD HARMS SPRECKEL was shown pictures of the above noted suspects. SPRECKEL could not positively identify any of the photographs as that of the hijacker. He said that all of the people shown in the photographs could be eliminated in his opinion with the exception of He said that resembled the hijacker in photosz numbered 5 and 6. He said that in photo #5 is sitting in a manner much like the way the hijacker was sitting on the plane. He said that although there is a good resemblence in the photograph he could not positively identify as the hijacker unless he say him in person.
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D. TYP CERY. Paralela of the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (1) CFR) 104-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Suspects: NORMAN KARL ALLEN
DONALD OTIS BURNWORTH
On 12/1/71 SA
contacted
at
in which has an interest.
SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Suspects: NORMAN KARL ALLEN
DONALD OTIS BURNWORTH
On 12/1/71 SA
contacted
at
in which has an interest.
of BURNWORTH
was exhibited two pictures of ALLEN and one each with seven throw down photographs.
viewed these pictures from 9:11 pm to 10:12 pm and eliminated them all.
After the initial viewing, went back and studied the pictures of ALLEN 12 times (the old King County Sheriff's Office photograph No. 61308) and the Washington State Driver's License picture (expires 9/25/72) three times; the picture of BURNWORTH five times and that of times.
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He commented that ALLEN's face from the upper lip upwards bore some resemblance to the unsub; BURNWORTH's jaw line, cheeks and nose bore some resemblance, and hairline bore a close b6 b7c
resemblance. He commented the picture of was "too severe." He eliminated all three suspects.
CNG (4)
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120.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45368
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b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45368
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b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION CRA FPMR (a CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAG, SEATTLE 164-81
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUD ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FL. 305
11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 SE
4
DATE: 12-1-71
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SUSP David George allen
On 11-30-71 while the writter was conducting other business at the Kittitas County SO, Ellensburg, Washington, a photo of DAVID GEORGE ALLEN was obtained as a possible suspect in this hatter. It was learned that ALLEN is presently a fugitive from the Kittitas County SO for forgery.
ALLEN is dexcribed as a WMA, 2-1-37, Witchita, Ka., 61, 2001bs, Blue, brown, FBI #98034ID and his occupation was listed as a commercial piole, According to local official ALLEN is a fast talking con man who would be capable of anything. ALLEN on one occassion in 1970 while. escaping from custody in Ketchikan, Alaska, obtained a canoo and rowed 200 miles down a river, Fur further coincidence is that aboit two months ago ALLEN was in the Kittatas Co SO and whose
escaping from custody in Ketchikan, Alaska, obtained a canoo and rowed 200 miles down a river, Fur further coincidence is that aboit two months ago ALLEN was in the Kittatas Co SO and whose
b6 b7C name is the Kittitas County 30. Attatched is a photo of ALLEN which bears a strong resemblance to the composite drawing also attatched is a copy of ALLEN-S rap sheet. IA22 164-81-437
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DB COOPER-45369
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll SavingsDB COOPER-45370'David George Allen
WMA
DOB 2-1-37 : 6' - WitchitA, KA 200 MBS Blue Brown FBI #9.80341.D. Occupat commercial prolet
DB COOPER-45371UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON 25. D. C.
6-12-70 48 SAM
70-7928 Director. 980 341 D . Is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.
The following FBI record, NUMBER

CONTRIBUTOR OF , FINGERPRINTS .	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
PD 'Miami Beach Fla	David George Allan #A 29730	7-29-58	lodging in the open air	10 das SS GB
The following FBI record, NUMBER

CONTRIBUTOR OF , FINGERPRINTS .	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
PD 'Miami Beach Fla	David George Allan #A 29730	7-29-58	lodging in the open air	10 das SS GB 7-30-58
PD Tulsa Okla	David George Allan #39194	10-12-61	Bogus checks & embezzlement. by bailee	Tulsa Co
SO Tulsa Okla	David George Allen #30679	2-12-62.	Embezzelment by Bailee	case dism
PD Anaheim Calif	David Stephen George Allan #21746	11-17-65	836.3 of 476a CPC susp of felony chks
SO Santa Ana Calif	George Allan #129 382	12-2-65	checks	trans by Ocso bc ji.by orders of the crt ard not this dept.
PD Newport Beach Calif	David Stephen Ceorge Allon #HB-4672	12-1-65	47GA PC felony checl:s vrt F-1497 NDIC	3
St Bu	David
PD Newport Beach Calif	David Stephen Ceorge Allon #HB-4672	12-1-65	47GA PC felony checl:s vrt F-1497 NDIC	3
St Bu	David Stephen George Allan #B 2562	5-23-66	non sufficient funds chk 476a Penal Code	6 mos to 14 y '11-23-67 par.
Sacramento Calif
PD Walnut Creek Calif	David George Allan #6388	3-24-69	traff warr (failure to appear stop signal lighting parking)	",
PG def-pd. F c $6 + $4 on ch of 24600, 244 PG def pd F o $1 on chg of
3-5.1405 park

DB COOPER-45372

Information shown on this laentification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors. Where final disposition is not shown or further explanation of charge Is desired, communicate with agency contributing those fingerprints.
Where final disposition is not shown or further explanation of charge Is desired, communicate with agency contributing those fingerprints. Notations Indicated by . are NOT based on fingerprints in FBI files but are listed only as investigative leads as being possibly Identical with subject of this record.UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
6-12-70 506 KKC
The following FBI record, NUMBER 980 341 D , is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors. WHERE FINAL DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
St Jail Ketchikan Alaska	George Douglas Allen #KJ 7388	3-4-70	iss ck W/0 funds escape

St Jail	George Douglas	3-4-70.
CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
St Jail Ketchikan Alaska	George Douglas Allen #KJ 7388	3-4-70	iss ck W/0 funds escape

St Jail	George Douglas	3-4-70.	grand larceny	dism
Ketchikan Alaska	Allen #KJ 7388	I.C.W.O.F. 2' count's	dism
SO Ellensburg Wash	David George Allen #70 7228	6-2-70	'escane forg Ist	co das
DB COOPER-45373

Notations indicated by . are NOT based on fingerprints in FBI files but are listed only as investigative leads os. being possibly identical with subject of this record. John Edgar Hoover DirectorFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/2/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
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AIR MAIL
(Priority)
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC,
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/2/72
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to Butte dated 12/20/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are 15 copies of an investigative insert containing the names of individuals who were the subjects of investigation and whose whereabouts were established by the Los Angeles Division and/or results of investigation and interviews revealed the person whose name was furnished to the Los Angeles Division as a possible suspect, did not' appear to warrant further consideration as a logical suspect at that time.
Details of investigation will be retained in the Los Angeles case file for captioned matter.
Referenced Seattle teletype requested contact with logical informants, banks, news media and review of bank robbery suspects to insure maximum coverage and development of logical suspects.
A memorandum setting forth details of the hijacking has been disseminated to all Agents in the Los Angeles Division requesting all logical informahts be contacted and Special Agents concerned with bank
A memorandum setting forth details of the hijacking has been disseminated to all Agents in the Los Angeles Division requesting all logical informahts be contacted and Special Agents concerned with bank robbery suspects have been requested to remain alert for individuals who could be considered logical suspects in this matter. Seattle ( Encls. 15) (AM) Perd 2 - Los Angeles
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Eliminate
crs/kah (4) Rusty
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIANZED ANK ELLED
FEB 071972
FBI - SEATTLE
1/5
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per + 0. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)LA 164-497
All banks and financial institutions in the Greater Los Angeles area have been circularized with the request that they immediately report any suspicious or unusual financial transactions concerning twenty dollar Federal Reserve Notes.
Officers of the Central Deposit Vaults of major banks and savings and loan institutions in Los Angeles have been furnished copies of the list of ransom money in this matter and copies of this list have been disseminated to branch financial institutions, news media and other businesses and institutions in the Los Angeles area upon
Angeles have been furnished copies of the list of ransom money in this matter and copies of this list have been disseminated to branch financial institutions, news media and other businesses and institutions in the Los Angeles area upon request.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS ..
DB COOPER-45375
- 2 -2 LA 164-497 crs/kah
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Through review of appropriate records and interviews of employers, associates or other persons in a position to know of their whereabouts, it has been reported that the following listed individuals were in the Southern California area at the time the Northwest Airlines plane was hijacked on November 24, 1971. In view of this, they do not appear to warrant further consideration as logical suspects at this time:
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HENRY GRADY EPPERSON NELSON ROLAND FORTTER LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK
EARL BENJAMIN ODEKIRK
MICHAEL CHARLES SULLIVAN
JAMES WAINWRIGHT
The names of the persons listed below were referred to the Los Angeles Division of the FBI for consideration as possible suspects. Interviews of persons who have recently associated with these possible suspects were conducted and an artist's conception of the hijacker was displayed.
Interviews of persons who have recently associated with these possible suspects were conducted and an artist's conception of the hijacker was displayed. It
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DB COOPER-453762 LA 164-497
crs/kah
was reported there were noticeable differences in the appearance of these possible suspects and the artist's conception or . available descriptive data as furnished by witnesses in this case.
In view of the above, they did not appear to warrant further consideration as possible suspects and no additional investigation was conducted:
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DB COOPER-45377
3IRØ11 SE PLAIN 19:00PM NITEL 12/8/71 VAB. TO MINNEAPOLIS FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT NO. THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY- ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SE.
RE: NELSON ROLAND FORTIER.
FORTIER ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT INASMUCH AS , CHASE HOUSE b6 b7C
MOTEL, SUPUL VEDA, CALIFORNIA, OBSERVED FORTIER REGISTER AT FOUR FIFTY THREE PM ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
FORTIER ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT INASMUCH AS , CHASE HOUSE b6 b7C
MOTEL, SUPUL VEDA, CALIFORNIA, OBSERVED FORTIER REGISTER AT FOUR FIFTY THREE PM ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. END
FBI MP BLB
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164-81- 911NR 024 LA PLAIN 10:27 PM NITEL 12-7-71 TDH TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
IP
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWESTERN AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES DECEMBER SIX LAST.' RE: NELSON ROLAND FORTIER.
, CHASE HOUSE MOTEL, EIGHT FIVE TWO FIVE SEPULVEDA b6 BOULEVARD, SEPULVEDA, CALIFORNIA, OBSERVED CAPTIONED PERSON REGISTER AT MOTEL AT FOUR FIFTY-THREE P. M. ON NOVEMBER TWENTY- FOUR, LAST. |FORTIER CONTINUES TO OCCUPY ROOM THREE ONE AT. MOTEL. END
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advise
DB COOPER-45379
BNR 006 SE PLAINTEXT 6:05 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TIM TO LOS ANGELES, FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
PLAINTEXT 6:05 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TIM TO LOS ANGELES, FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYONE. . RE: NELSON ROLAND FORTIER.
SUSPECT FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES AT SEATTLE AS MECHANIC AND FLIGHT ENGINEER. LAID OFF APPROXIMATELY NINE MONTHS AGO. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, DOB FEBRUARY TWENTYFOUR, TWENTYTHREE, FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES, DARK BROWN HAIR, AND BROWN EYES.
SUSPECT'S WIFE ADVISED ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE, THAT SUSPECT LEFT SEATTLE AREA TWO WEEKS AGO AND IS NOW EMPLOYED BY DIVIL SERVICE AS AN APPRAISER OF EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE IN LOS ANGELES AREA. HE IS STAYING AT THE CHASE HOUSE MOTEL, SEPULVEDA, CALIF- ORNIA, PHONE TWO ONE THREE DASH EIGHT NINE FOUR DASH FIVE SEVEN TWO ONE. MRS. FORTIER EXPECTS HIM TO RETURN TO SEATTLE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. END OF PAGE ONE
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LOS ANGELES AT SEPULVEDA, CALIFORNIA. WILL DISCREETLY DETERMINE THE WHEREABOUTS OF THIS SUSPECT ON THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
WILL DISCREETLY DETERMINE THE WHEREABOUTS OF THIS SUSPECT ON THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS END HOLD FOR FOUR TELS GLD FBI LOS ANGELES
DB COOPER-45381 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/3/71
SA, CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aká Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
RE: SUSPECT NELSON ROLAND FORTIER
On 12/2/71 SA FBI, Minneapolis, who b6 is handling the case with Northwest Airlines, advised that had told
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SAC HELD that had a suspect he wished to refer to the FBI. This information was then given to for referral to Seattle.
advised that he has the impression from information furnished by that FORTIER formerly was b7C b7D
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employed by Northwest Airlines, but is not at this time. He furnished the following physical description concerning FORTIER:

Name Race	NELSON ROLAND FORTIER
White
Address	765 - 154th Place Northeast, Bellevue, Washington,
He furnished the following physical description concerning FORTIER:

Name Race	NELSON ROLAND FORTIER
White
Address	765 - 154th Place Northeast, Bellevue, Washington,
Home phone: SH 6-0451
Birth	2/24/23, Detroit, Michigan
Height	5*7"
Weight	165 pounds
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Brown	b6
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It is not clear whether FORTIER is' now a current employee or exactly what his status is; but he is not now with Northwest.
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No photograph was available.
NOTE: Minneapolis should be advised of the outcome of this individual as a suspect so they may in turn give the information to
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
NOTE: Minneapolis should be advised of the outcome of this individual as a suspect so they may in turn give the information to
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB COOPER-45383b6 b7C
NR 002 MP PLAIN' . 5:51 PM NITEL 12/2/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND. 164-41
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
Susp
nelson Roland
Fortier
Ce - WITNESSES
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR. LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING, 00: SEATTLE.
.. RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER ONE LAST, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER, TWO. INSTANT, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DECEMBER TWO INSTANT.
RE
PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NWA STEWARDESSES
DECEMBER TWO INSTANT,
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AND BOTH STATED HE IN NO WAY RESEMBLED UNSUB.
RE : NELSON ROLAND FOTTER INFORMATION FURNISHED TO NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, BY ANONYMOUS SOURCE SUGGESTING FOTIER AS POSSIBLE SUBJECT. END PAGE ONE . 164-81-444
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DB COOPER-4:b6 4 b7cSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/7/71
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Clinic.
INDEXED SERIALIZED MLFILED DEC . 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-4:b6 4 b7cSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/7/71
SA
Clinic.
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT: JOHN NMI DETTMAN- SUB 95
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles as checked on December 3, 1971, revealed that Washington State License Plate #AIS 674 is registered to JOHN DETTMAN, 971 20th Avenue, Seattle, Washington. The automobile is a 1966 Buick, four-door sedan.
Washington State Driver's License records as checked on 12/3/71, showed that JOHN NMI DETTMAN maintains a current Washington State Driver's License which expires on 1/18/73. DETTMAN's driver's license number is DETTMJ958BQ. Heis described as living at 971 20th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, male, 5'7", 176 lbs., DOB 1/18/05, gray eyes.
On 12/6/71, Mr. HENRY DETTMAN, JOHN DETTMAN's brother, was contacted at 971 20th Avenue, Seattle, Washington. According to HENRY DETTMAN, JOHN left the Seattle area on November 8, 1971, and is not expected to return until Spring.
According to HENRY DETTMAN, JOHN left the Seattle area on November 8, 1971, and is not expected to return until Spring. JOHN DETTMAN is staying in Scottsdale, Arizona,
Scottsdale, Arizona sub 95
3 - Seattle RDM/rse (3)
164-81-793 22 7
DB COOPER-45386
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1043PM 12/1/71 NITEL. JDD
TO . SEATTLE (164-81) FROM PHOENIX (164-100)
Lub Unsub driving auto Wasch tik AIS 674
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ON DECEMBER ONE SEVENTYONE,
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: PHOENIX, ARIZONA ADVISED THAT SHE HAD OBSERVED A MALE, DRIVING A "HENNA TYPE BROWN" AUTOMOBILE BEARING STATE OF WASHINGTON LICENSE A I S SIX SEVEN FOUR, WHICH PERSON FIT THE ARTIST CONCEPTION OF THE UNSUB. THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING EAST ON LATHAM STREET IN PHOENIX AND HAD STOPPED PRIOR TO GOING NORTH ON SEVENTH AVENUE AS SHE CROSSES THE STREET IN FRONT OF CAR. UNABLE TO FURNISH MODEL OR MAKE OF CAR 'OR FURTHER DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION.
SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE OWNER OF CAR AND WHETHER HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
UNABLE TO FURNISH MODEL OR MAKE OF CAR 'OR FURTHER DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION.
SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE OWNER OF CAR AND WHETHER HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
END. END DCA
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DB COOPER-45388 .OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ' (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
' FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Sub 96
On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to
He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based
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(17) 2-164-81 1 each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY
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61 HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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J MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
96 DOUGLAS COOPER
163 RALPH V.
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61 HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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J MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
96 DOUGLAS COOPER
163 RALPH V. GALOPE
145 PETER A. PARLO
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1 0 1972
95.
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NMENT
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM VI FROM
SUBJECT:
SAC, NEWARK (164-196) (P) NORJAK
DATE:
DEC 3 0 1971
Sub 96 b6 b7C
Re: Suspect-DOUGLAS, COOPER
Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies each of two investigative Inserts revealing investigation conducted at Newark, New Jersey.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
-Seattle (Encls.
2-Newark JJR/brf
5010-100
18 necasa.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
Sub, 96 164-81-762
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED MAIL FILED.
JAN 3 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
92
DB COOPER-453901
NK 164-196 JJR/cap
Agent
The following investigation was conducted by Special on December 10, 1971, at b6 ' b7C
Newark, New Jersey:
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Newark, New Jersey, made available files and A 8 402
Agent
The following investigation was conducted by Special on December 10, 1971, at b6 ' b7C
Newark, New Jersey:
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Newark, New Jersey, made available files and A 8 402 150 pertaining to and DOUGLAS COOPER respectively. These file numbers are also their alien registration numbers.
The file of DOUGLAS COOPER reflects that he applied for an immigration visa and alien registration at the American Consulate in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 6, 1952. His given address at that time was 95 Norham Street. Glasgow. Santland, and his destination was New Jersey, the residence of COOPER entered the United States on November 20, 1952, under British Passport Number G638, issued at the Branch Passport Office, Glasgow, Scotland, on November 16, 1951. His visa number was 5177.
The file provided the following descriptive data concerning DOUGLAS COOPER!

Sub 96 White
Race
Nationality	British
Sex	Male
Date of Birth	April 24, 1925
Place of Birth	Ellesmere Port, Cheshire,
Sub 96 White
Race
Nationality	British
Sex	Male
Date of Birth	April 24, 1925
Place of Birth	Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England	164-81-1660
Height	5111#
Weight	SEARCHED
INDEXED
145 pounds	SERIALIZED IMA FILED
CIK
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Black	JAN 31972
Eyes	Brown	FBI · SEATTLE
Relatives	Father-JOSEPH COOPER
123 Lunderson Drive,
Glasgow, Scotland
Mother-NORA COOPER, nee Baker Same address

Occupation	Manager for a shipping agency

COOPER stated in his
COOPER, nee Baker Same address

Occupation	Manager for a shipping agency

COOPER stated in his application that his reason for Immigrating to the United States was to find employment.
On May 29, 1956, COOPER applied for a permit to resenter the United States. He stated on the application that
DB COOPER-45391
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NK 164-196 JJR/cap
he was leaving Boston, Massachusetts, on July 11, 1956, via BOAG to Great Britian for business reasons. He stated that he would be gone from four to six weeks and listed his destination as 123 Lunderson Drive, Glasgow, Scotland. COOPER'saddress at that time was given as 1482 West Terrace Circle, West Englewood, New Jersey.
File number provided the following information:
She applied for an immigration visa and alien registration 9 at the American Consulate b6 b7C
destination the United States on
. She Fisted the same address and She entered
under issued at the Branch Passport Office,
visa number was
·
The file provided the following descriptive data
for
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Race Nationality
White British Female
Sex
Date of Birth Place of Birth Height
Weight Hair Eyes
Fisted the same address and She entered
under issued at the Branch Passport Office,
visa number was
·
The file provided the following descriptive data
for
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Race Nationality
White British Female
Sex
Date of Birth Place of Birth Height
Weight Hair Eyes Complexion Relatives
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On August 26, 1957, new allian registration receipt card. She stated that she had lost her purse which contained her original registration card on June 1, 1957. Her home address at that time was given New Jersey.
applied for a b6 b7C
DB COOPER-45392 I'D-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
December 15, 1971
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TO	: SAC, NEWARK (164-196)
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: DOUGLAS COOPER
witnesses at Seattle who advise COOPER is not identical
Photograph of DOUGLAS COOPER exhibited to
with Unsub in this matter.