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AIRTEL
TO: ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) FROM: SAC, WYO (164-169) (P) NORJAK (00:SE)
Re WFO teletype to Bureau, Indianapolis, and Seattle, dated 7/5/72.
Enclosed for Minneapolis and Seattle are two photography each and for Indianapolis one photograph of Also enclosed for Seattle are two photographs of signature.
1
14300
Re Suspect
The files of the Passport Office, Department of State. reviewed by SA
on 7/7/72, disclose that b6 b7C
was last issued passport at Los Angeles, California, on
reviewed by SA
on 7/7/72, disclose that b6 b7C
was last issued passport at Los Angeles, California, on 5/17/68 for proposed travel to Japan for five days to discuss foreign patent rights and manufacture of same. In his application dated 5/16/68 at Los Angeles, he stated his intention to depart from Los Angeles vin Pan American Airmys about 5/28/68, not by organized tour. He expected to take
2-Bureau 1-Indianapolis (164-62) (Enc. 1) (Info) 2-Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) 2- Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 4) {V I-WFO
CHH : sa (8)
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another trip abroad within the year. This passport wes valid for three years' travel to all countries except Cuba, mainland China, North Korea, and North Vietnam. By operation of law effective 8/26/68, the validity of this passport was automatically extended to 5/17/73.
Under passport regulations, this individual may use this passport for lawful travel within the period of its validity when- ever and as often as desired without further
Under passport regulations, this individual may use this passport for lawful travel within the period of its validity when- ever and as often as desired without further notification to the Department of State or other government agency. The Passport Office does not receive information as to whether or when a passport is used for foreign travel.
stated that he was born
and the file reflects that he established his citizenship by presentation of passport The applica- tion for this passport was not available for review at this time. He gave his permanent residence as Terre Haute, Indiana, and his mailing address as in care of
a telephone contact number of
El Segundo, California. He left
Ho listed his father as
and his
mother as
He stated that he had never been married. In the event of death or accident, be requested that no relation, be notified at Terre Haute.
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The following description appeared in his file:
Height:
5 feet 11 inches
Bair:
Brown
Eyes: Brown
Occupation:
Executive
If any of the foregoing information, including photo- graph, is disseminated outside the Bureau, the source must be changed to "United States Government" records.
description appeared in his file:
Height:
5 feet 11 inches
Bair:
Brown
Eyes: Brown
Occupation:
Executive
If any of the foregoing information, including photo- graph, is disseminated outside the Bureau, the source must be changed to "United States Government" records. The actual source must then be shown on the administrative page as the Passport Office, Department of State.
DB Cooper-8979
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LEADS
MINNEAPOLIS AND SEATTLE
display
AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, AND SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. W111 photograph to witnesses.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-8980 NRØ47 WA CODE 619 PM URGENT 7-13-72 JDJ TO SEATTLE 1. INDIANAPOLIS
FROM ACTING DIRECTOR IP 164-81
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
FOLLOWING . RECEIVED .FROM. LEGAT MANAGUA. RECORDS OF AMERICAN EMBASSY, SAN JOSE,. COSTA RICA; AND ALL
RECORDS AVAILABLE HAVE NO INFORMATION IDENTIFIABLE WITH
b6 b7C b7D COMMERCIAL ATTACHE, AMERICAN EMBASSY, SAN JOSE, ADVISES CORILUM S. A. IS A SUBSIDIARY OF LADESA, AN INVESTMENT' COMPANY. FORMED BY
A RETIRED ARMY SERGEANT FROM INDIANA WHO. HAS SPENT PAST TEN YEARS IN COSTA RICA AND INFLUENCED VARIOUS HOOSIERS TO, INVEST IN COSTA-RICA. RECENT CONVERSATION WITH DETERMINED.
HAS SPENT PAST TEN YEARS IN COSTA RICA AND INFLUENCED VARIOUS HOOSIERS TO, INVEST IN COSTA-RICA. RECENT CONVERSATION WITH DETERMINED. CORILUM S. A. b6
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HAVE FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF
S
PASSPORT, NUMBER
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PHOTOGRAPH), WHICH SHOWS. HIS COSTA-RICAN ENTRY ON JUNE TWO NINE LAST.
THESE PHOTOGRAPHS FORWARDED BUREAU BY POUCH. JULY- ONE- FOUR NEXT.
CONTINUING INQUIRY. b7D
LEGAT MANAGUA'WILL CABLE ANY FURTHER SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION.
END
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SEATTLE
FROM ACTING DIRECTOR
1P NORJAK: 00: SEATTLE 164-81
FOLLOWING RECEIVED FROM LEGAT MANAGUA. REMYCAB, JULY ONE TWO LAST.
ON JULY ONE THREE INSTANT, (PROTECT) , 1
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SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, ADVISED HE HAD RECEIVED
TELEPHONE CALL MORNING OF- JULY ONE THREE
ON JULY ONE THREE INSTANT, (PROTECT) , 1
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SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, ADVISED HE HAD RECEIVED
TELEPHONE CALL MORNING OF- JULY ONE THREE INSTANT, FROM STATING - THAT HE HAD RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALLS FROM A "ATTORNEY FRIEND IN INDIANA" AND A SECOND ATTORNEY FROM ARIZONA BOTH TELLING HM
THE FBI IS INQUIRING ABOUT HIM. HE STATED HE IS YEARS OF AGE AND "TOO OLD TO BE JUMING OUT OF AIRPLANES". ADVISED THAT HE IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW -BY. FBI
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OR OTHER U.S. OFFICIALS AT ANYTIME AND IS EAGER TO - ASSIST THE U.S.
b7C b7D GOVERNMENT IN ANY INVESTIGATION THEY MIGHT HAVE CONCERNING ' HIM. TOLD HE WOULD INQUIRE OF LEGAT MANAGUA AND EXPECTS
b6 b7c ৳7D FURTHER CALL FROM INSTRUCTED TO TELL LEGAT MANAGUA WILL CONTACT FBI b6 b7C ৳7D
HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, FOR ANY DETAILS AND NOTIFY IF THAT BUREAU SEEKS HIS ASSISTANCE ..
.
END
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SEARCHED SIMPLEXED SERIALIZED 100 FILEa /Pm JUL 1 3 1972 FBI . SEATTLE Lavell IN b6 b7c DB Cooper-8982 NR 08 PX PLAIN 10: 17PM.
SEATTLE Lavell IN b6 b7c DB Cooper-8982 NR 08 PX PLAIN 10: 17PM. 7-14-72 NITEL OVJ
TO :
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PHOENIX (164-100) (FOUR PAGES)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE INDIANAPOLIS TEL TO SEATTLE, JULY THIRTEEN LAST.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS"
RE SUSPECT
AKA.
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ON JULY FOURTEEN SEVENTYTWO,
PHOENIX, ARIZONA , STATED HE IS
REFERENCED SUSPECT'S HE INDICATED HE
HAS BEEN IN. TELEPHONIC CONTACT WITH SUSPECT FOR PAST TWO DAYS IN EFFORT TO ESTABLISH SUSPECT'S WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
ADVISED HIS DISCUSSIONS WITH SUSPECT REFLECT b6 b7C
HE HAD APPOINTMENTS WITH HIS ATTORNEY END PAGE ONE
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONE NUMBER
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ON BOTH .NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE
AND TWENTYFOUR LAST.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST, SUSPECT WAS ALSO TO HAVE
RECEIVED
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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA.
NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE
AND TWENTYFOUR LAST.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST, SUSPECT WAS ALSO TO HAVE
RECEIVED
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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. AFTER RECEIVING
SUSPECT WAS TO HAVE RECEIVED VALIDATION FROM
LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
SUSPECT INFORMED HE SPENT NIGHT OF NOVEMBER
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TWENTYTHREE ALONE AT HIS APARTMENT LOCATED AT WAS UNABLE TO REMEMBER NAME OF CITY IN WHICH SUSPECT'S APARTMENT WAS LOCATED, BUT BELIEVES IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN SANTA MONICA.
ALSO INDICATED SUSPECT MIGHT HAVE SPENT SOMETIME ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE WITH
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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.
STATED SUSPECT SUPPOSEDLY SPENT EVENING OF
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NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR DRINKING IN BAR OF MIRAMAR HOTEL IN
END PAGE TWO
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SANTA MONICA. SUSPECT INFORMED HE BECAME DRUNK AND WAS UNABLE TO REMEMBER WHERE HE SPENT REMAINDER OF NIGHT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR.
ON MORNING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE, LAST, SUSPECT WAS SUPPOSEDLY DRIVEN TO AIRPORT BY AT WHICH TIME SUSPECT DEPARTED ON FLIGHT TO COSTA RICA. FOR INFORMATION LOS ANGELES,
IS WHO RESIDES MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AND MAY BE IN POSITION TO
FOR INFORMATION LOS ANGELES,
IS WHO RESIDES MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AND MAY BE IN POSITION TO FURNISH ADDITIONAL. INFORMATION RE SUSPECT'S WHEREABOUTS DURING NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE AND TWENTYFOUR LAST. STATED SUSPECT COULD BE REACHED IN SAN JOSE, b6 b7C COSTA RICA, IN DAY AT TELEPHONE NUMBER WHICH IS TELEPHONE NUMBER ASSIGNED TO (PHONETIC). : SUSPECT CAN BE REACHED AT NIGHT THROUGH TELEPHONE NUMBER AND POSSIBLY THROUGH NUMBER END PAGE THREE
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LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES, WILL CONTACT IN EFFORT
TELEPHONE
TO ESTABLISH SUSPECT'S WHEREABOUTS FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE - TWENTYFOUR LAST.
WILL ALSO CONDUCT ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH SUSPECT'S WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
PENDING. END
HOLD DCA FBI SEATTLE
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FBI
Date:
7/10/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
RE:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype to
the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
RE:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype to the Bureau dated 6/30/72.
Re: Suspect
aka
Copies of this airtel are furnished Knoxville and Phoenix as future investigation may be requested of those divisions if whereabouts of not positively established during interview of upon his return from abroad in mid July 1972.
For the information of Knoxville and Phoenix. white male American, born has been furnished as possible suspect in this matter.
Investigation at Los Angeles reveals that during
not further described
mid 1969 one
2 - Bureau (AM) 2 - Indianapolis (164-62) (AM) 2 - Knoxville (AM) 2 - Phoenix (AM) 2 - Salt Lake City (164-24) (AM) 2- Seattle (164-81) (AM) 2 - Springfield (164-31) (AM) 2 - Los Angeles crs/kah (16)
164-81-36881
SEARCHED „INDEXED My SERDUZED ML FILED JUL 14 1972 2 FBI - SEATTLE IN
Approved: asya
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
CPO : 1970 0 - 400
DB Cooper-8987
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El Segundo, California, was interviewed concerning a fist fight aboard an American Airlines (AAL),
Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
CPO : 1970 0 - 400
DB Cooper-8987
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El Segundo, California, was interviewed concerning a fist fight aboard an American Airlines (AAL), plane arriving in Los Angeles furnished his occupation as
Wescal Corporation. El Segundo, El Segundo,
and was traveling with described as the of Wescal Corporation. AUSA, Los Angeles, declined prosecution of the participants in the fracas and no further investigation was conducted.
on 7/5/72,
El Segundo, advised
a former shareholder in Wescal Corporation and for about three months during 1969
She had spoken with on numerous occasions while he was but had no knowledge of his activities after 1969. She observed the artist's conception of the hijacker and advised, in her opinion, the sketch did not resemble
She advised Wescal Corporation are now
of
California, and
might have knowledge
concerning
On the same date.
confidentially furnished
information from
is one of the defendants in
U.S. District Court. District of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, case captioned
added the
Including defendant
is represented in the matter by
Phoenix, telephone
advised
was not personally known to him and requested
District of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, case captioned
added the
Including defendant
is represented in the matter by
Phoenix, telephone
advised
was not personally known to him and requested his cooperation be kept strictly confidential.
On 7/6/72, El Segundo, advised she was acquainted with both
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whom she knew as
and the She stated
had
heen a business associate of She advised
had moved from El Segundo in 1971 and were last known to have resided in Shelbyville, Tennessee, where is associated with the Bedford Manufacturing Company, telephone She recalled was in the Los Angeles
b6 b7C area about Thanksgiving of 1971. added that on
in prior .occasions had been a guest at their home on Thanksgiving Day, but was not with them on 11/25/71. She recalled he was staying with about that time and although she was not positive, she believed she had heard from unrecalled friends that at the home of
on Thanksgiving Day 1971. She did not
know the address or employment of
She observed the artist's conception of the hijacker and stated in her opinion the drawing did not resemble face was much fuller,
She did not
know the address or employment of
She observed the artist's conception of the hijacker and stated in her opinion the drawing did not resemble face was much fuller, shorter and broader than the man depicted in the drawing.
Intensive daily efforts to contact or
California, and' neighborhood inquiries to/ascertain their whereabouts were unproductive. Two vehicles in the parking area of the residence bore California license plates registered to Lakewood, California, and
/
On 7/6/72, discreet inquiries in the vicinity of Lakewood, revealed that
resided
at this address and that residing in
by
It was ascertained that a postcard had been received postmarked from Edinburgh, Scotland, planned to visit
advising that
Perth. Glasgow, and fly from London to Boston, U. S. A. on They planned to return to
It was further ascertained that
was currently at an on
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unknown location and was on two week vacation visiting relatives in North Carolina.
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U.S. Postal Inspector's Office, Anaheim, California,
advised that
currently receives mail at the
address of
California, and no chance has been furnished.
Postal Inspector's Office, Anaheim, California,
advised that
currently receives mail at the
address of
California, and no chance has been furnished.
LEAD
LOS ANGELES
AT AND LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Will
interview and conduct all necessary investigation in attempt to positively establish whereabouts of
on 11/24/71.
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Inasmuch as information developed to date indicates may well have been in during pertinent period, no additional leads are being set forth by the Los Angeles Division pending completion of above interviews.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-8990 NR 010 LA PLAIN
5:22PM NITEL 7-17-72 GLD
TO ACTING, DIRECTOR (164-2111)
INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) KNOXVILLE PHOENIX (164-100) SALT LAKE CITY (164-724) SEATTLE (164-81)
SPRINGFIELD (164-31) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
NORJAX. 00: SEATTLE. .
RE PHOENIX TEL TO BUREAU JULY FOURTEEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT AKA.
.
MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA,
ADVISED "VISI DR TICKETS" MAINTAINED IN INDICATE WAS IN HIS OFFICE FOR TEN MINUTES ON NOVEMBER TWENTY THREE, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, AND WAS PERSONALLY AT HIS OFFICE AGAIN BETWEEN ELEVEN THIRTY AM AND TWELVE NOON ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR,
CALIFORNIA,
ADVISED "VISI DR TICKETS" MAINTAINED IN INDICATE WAS IN HIS OFFICE FOR TEN MINUTES ON NOVEMBER TWENTY THREE, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, AND WAS PERSONALLY AT HIS OFFICE AGAIN BETWEEN ELEVEN THIRTY AM AND TWELVE NOON ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
END PAGE ONE
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STATES THESE RECORDS USED FOR BILLING CLIENTS AND INDICATED PERSONALLY APPEARED AT HIS OFFICE FOR TWENTY FIVE MINU ES ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE. UPON REFERRING TO NAMES OF CLIENTS ON VISITOR TICKETS, POSITIVELY RECALLS AND ANOTHER CLIENT,
WERE PRESENT AT HIS OFFICE UPON HIS RETURN
AT ELEVEN THIRTY AM ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, AT WHICH TIME HE ENGAGED IN DISCUSSION WITH
AND
CONCERNING
NEW BUSINESS VENTURE IN
IN COSTA RICA.
IN VIEW OF FACT POSITIVELY RECALLS BEING PRESENT AT HIS OFFICE FOR TWENTY FIVE MINUTES BETWEEN ELEVEN THIRTY AM AND TWELVE NOON ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, IT DOES NOT APPEAR
WARRANTS
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION AS LOGICAL SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER AT THIS TIME
ALL' OFFICES DISCONTINUE.
BEING PRESENT AT HIS OFFICE FOR TWENTY FIVE MINUTES BETWEEN ELEVEN THIRTY AM AND TWELVE NOON ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, IT DOES NOT APPEAR
WARRANTS
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION AS LOGICAL SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER AT THIS TIME
ALL' OFFICES DISCONTINUE. 
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END RECD TWO TELS FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
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TELETYPE
URGENT
JULY 14, 1972
TO LEGAT, MANAGUA FROM ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE YOUR TELETYPE JULY THIRTEEN, LAST. FOR INFORMATION LEGAT PARIS, ILLINOIS, HAS ADVISED HE OBSERVED ARTIST'S CONCEPTION DRAWING OF UNSUB IN JUNE, SEVENTY-TWO ISSUE OF "LIFE MAGAZINE" AND FELT SAME WAS AN EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO BORN
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WHO HAS NOT BEEN HEARD OF SINCE NOVEMBER SEVENTY-ONE. LEGAT, THROUGH SOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU, ASCERTAIN AND CONFIRM WHEREABOUTS OF NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY- ONE, WHICH IS DATE CAPTIONED VIOLATION OCCURRED. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT HE WAS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA DURING THANKS- GIVING SEVENTY-ONE. IF POSSIBLE, ' SECURE MAJOR CASE PRINTS FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
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AIR MAIL COPY TO SEATTLE.
IF POSSIBLE, ' SECURE MAJOR CASE PRINTS FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
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AIR MAIL COPY TO SEATTLE. 1 - Seattle (164-81) (Air Mail)
164-81-3690
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAR FIED My JUL 47 1072 FBI-SALE
DB Cooper-8993NR Ø12 WA CODE
9:20AM URGENT 07-19-72 VDM
TO SEATTLE LOS ANGELES
FROM ACTING DIRECTOR 2P
NORJAK, 00 : SEATTLE.
LEGAT MANAGUA ADVISED BY TELETYE JULY EIGHTEEN INSTANT AS FOLLOWS :
ADVISE ONE
IN SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA ADVISED THAT REPORT - EDLY INVESTED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A COMPANY CALLED EL SEGUNDO , CALIFORNIA AND LOST THE TOTAL AMOUNT. ALSO IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE DEPOSITED MONEY IN THE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK, MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA.
U. S. CONSUL OFFICIALS, SAN JOSE, ON JULY EIGHTEEN INSTANT ADVISED STILL IN SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA AND REPORTEDLY AVAILABLE FOR INTER- VIEW.
BUREAU REQUESTED TO ADVISE RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION IN U. S. RELATIVE TO ATTEMPTS TO IDENTIFY AS SUBJECT INSTANT CASE. BUREAU FURTHER REQUESTED TO INSTRUCT LOS ANGELES TO CONDUCT APROPRIATE END PAGE ONE
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BUREAU FURTHER REQUESTED TO INSTRUCT LOS ANGELES TO CONDUCT APROPRIATE END PAGE ONE
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INVESTIGATION CONCERNING
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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AND TO CHECK RECORDS SECURITY NATIONAL BANK OF MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA .
LEGAT WILL PROCEED TO SAN JOSE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE IN ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH WHETHER OR NOT IDENTICAL SUBJECT INSTANT CASE.
BUREAU REQUESTED TO FORWARD RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED IN U. S. TO DATE BY RETURN CABLE. END .
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-89957/13/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM
: LEGAT, MANAGUA (164-3) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
ReBucab, dated 7/5/72; and Legat Managua cables to Bureau, dated 7/12/72 and 7/13/72.
Enclosed to the Bureau for transmittal with copies of this letter to Seattle are:
Five (5) photographs made of various pages of United States Passport
One (1) enlarged photograph of photograph
passport
One (1) photograph of Tourist Card
One (1) photograph of
Five (5) photographs of pages of
to the Bureau for transmittal with copies of this letter to Seattle are:
Five (5) photographs made of various pages of United States Passport
One (1) enlarged photograph of photograph
passport
One (1) photograph of Tourist Card
One (1) photograph of
Five (5) photographs of pages of vaccination certificates
On 7/11/72, (protect),
San Jose, Costa Rica, advised that he had
7 - Bureau
2 - Seattle (Encs. 13) Ru 8
1 - Indianapolis (Info) 1 - Phoenix" (Info) 1 - Foreign Liaison Desk 1 - Managua JCS:11 (8).
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b6 b7C MGA 164-3''
checked all records of was unable to locate a record in the name of
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at San Jose and b7D
On 7/11/72,
American Embassy. San Jose, and
of the that him.
in San Jose, advised are unknown to
On 7/11/72,
San Jose, advised that
Kfor which he
has San Jose
established three or four years ago in San Jose. Costa Rica, as a subsidiary
He described
as an investment corporation
established some years ago by
who has resided in Costa Rica for
approximately tenyears. who was born in Indiana, has various business interests in Costa Rica including
S.
an investment corporation
established some years ago by
who has resided in Costa Rica for
approximately tenyears. who was born in Indiana, has various business interests in Costa Rica including
S.A .;
and the located in Central City, San
Jose, Costa Rica. has had some success in the past in interesting fellow hoosiers in investing in Costa Rica and has influenced some to move to that country for retirement · purposes.
conversation with
recalls that in the recent past while in they touched on the subject of and, according to the company had a
b6 b7C
bright future due to the recent arrival of advised that while he could not be certain, after having been given the name of he is of the opinion that this expert's He received the impression from the conversation that the expert's contribu- tion to was that of his expertise, and there was no indication that he brought money into the endeavor.
DB Cooper-8997
- 2 -
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b6 b7C MGA 164-3
On 7/17/72
San Jose, advised that all records available to the including immigration, automobile registration, driver's licenses, application for residence status and permanent
MGA 164-3
On 7/17/72
San Jose, advised that all records available to the including immigration, automobile registration, driver's licenses, application for residence status and permanent residence in Costa Rica have no information identifiable with 1
On 7/12/72, made available the photographs which are enclosed with this communication for Seattle stating that had been contacted by a
on 7/11/72, at with the
explanation that there had been an error and subsequent confusion created in Costa Rican immigrant records when entered Costa Rica. Based on this pretext. the photographs were made. According to appeared cordial and in no way disturbed by the inquiry.
On 7/13/72,
San
Jose, advised that he had received that same morning a telephone call from
stating that had received telephone calls from and a second attorney from Arizona both telling him that the FBI vas inquiring about him. indicated from his conversation that he had been told from these callers that the FBI was exploring the possibility of his connection with an airplane hijacking. recalled stating that he was years of age and "too old to be jumping out of airplanes.
indicated from his conversation that he had been told from these callers that the FBI was exploring the possibility of his connection with an airplane hijacking. recalled stating that he was years of age and "too old to be jumping out of airplanes."
During the telephone conversation. advised that he also had been contacted by the a day or two prior to this conversation. stated that he vas eager to assist the U. S. Government in any investiga- tion they might have concerning him and gave telephone numbers in San Jose, Costa Rica, where he could be contacted in the event the FBI or other U. S. representative desired to inter- view him.
advised that sounded to be in good spirits and genuinely cooperative in his attitude.
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DB Cooper-8998
- 3 - MCA 164-3
From examination of the enclosed photographs of passport, it is noted that he has travel recorded to Hawaii and the Orient in He was admitted at Los Angeles, California, He arrived in Managua, Nicaragua, and departed that city
Photograph of Tourist Card
issued
in Mexico, D.
he has travel recorded to Hawaii and the Orient in He was admitted at Los Angeles, California, He arrived in Managua, Nicaragua, and departed that city
Photograph of Tourist Card
issued
in Mexico, D.F., indicates that
entered Costa Rica
The photograph of the (Costa Rican airlines)
indicates arrived in Costa Rica From Mexico, D.F., Mexico, had in his possession passport and gave as his home address Santa Monica, California.
Information copies of this letter are provided for Indianapolis and Phoenix since it appears both offices may have a continuing interest in this investigation.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Advise Lugnt Managua if further investigation desired concerning in Costa Rica and if interview of is recommended.
LEGAT MANAGUA
AT MAMAGUA, NICARAGUA. Will furnish any additional pertinent information that may become available to
of Costa Rica indicating sizable financial investments on the part of in that country.
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DB Cooper-8999
- 4 - CODE
CABLEGRAM
URGENT
JULY 19, 1972
LEGAT MANAGUA FROM ACTING DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111) NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE YOUR CABLE DATED JULY EIGHTEEN LAST.
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DB Cooper-8999
- 4 - CODE
CABLEGRAM
URGENT
JULY 19, 1972
LEGAT MANAGUA FROM ACTING DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111) NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE YOUR CABLE DATED JULY EIGHTEEN LAST.
LOS ANGELES BY NITEL DATED JULY SEVENTEEN LAST REPORTED
MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA, REVIEWED HIS RECORDS AND DETERMINED SUSPECT WAS PRESENT IN HIS OFFICE AS A CLIENT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST. LOS ANGELES b6 b7C
REPORTS SHOULD BE DELETED AS A SUSPECT AS HE WAS IN CALIFORNIA THE DAY OF THE CRIME. COPY OF LOS ANGELES TELETYPE BEING SENT VIA POUCH.
DISCONTINUE RE COPY MAILED LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE.
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1- Seattle (164-81) 
1- MAIN 1- Tutti
1 164-81-3693 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED.
JUL 2 4 1972 To SCHI
DB Cooper-9000
b6 b7C NRO03 SU PLAIN 8:58 AM URGENT 7/25/72 RAD
TO
SEATTLE (164-8!)
BUTTE
FROM " SALT LAKE CITY (16 424) P
NORJACK.
ON NIGHT OF JULY TWENTYFOUR LAST, UNKNOWN MALE TELE- PHONICALLY CONTACTED SALT LAKE CITY FBI OFFICE AND ASKED FOR AGENT OF SALT LAKE CITY OFFICE,
IS PRESENTLY ON LEAVE.
CALLER ASKED IF WE WERE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THE IDENTITY OF.
UNKNOWN MALE TELE- PHONICALLY CONTACTED SALT LAKE CITY FBI OFFICE AND ASKED FOR AGENT OF SALT LAKE CITY OFFICE,
IS PRESENTLY ON LEAVE.
CALLER ASKED IF WE WERE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THE IDENTITY OF.D. B. COOPER; IF SO, AN FBI REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD CHECK INTO THE RAMADA INN, BURLEY, IDAHO, WEDNESDAY, JULY TWENTYSIX NEXT, AND CALLER WOULD MAKE HIMSELF KNOWN TO "SOMEONE REASONABLY IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY" AND THEREAFTER REVEAL THE IDENTITY OF D. B. COOPER.
CALLER STATED HE WOULD ASK FOR AS A CODE NAME FOR FBI REPRESENTATIVE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE RAMADA INN. HE THEN HUNG UP THE TELEPHONE WITHOUT- FURNISHING FURTHER INFORMATION. END PAGE ONE
gri RUN
164-81-3694
SEARCHED HDEYED SERIALACO-ANY FILES/3 JUL 2 5 1972 . FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9001
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b6 b7CPAGE TWO
BUTTE AT BURLEY, IDAHO, ATTEMPT TO CONTACT UNK OWN CALLER AND DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT HE HAS PERTINENT INFORMATION REGARDING SUBJECT.
END. XXXXX SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9002FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI
Date:	7/27/72

008
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via NITEL
(Priority)
TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (
7/27/72

008
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via NITEL
(Priority)
TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽) NORJAK.
WEEKLY SUMMARY
REVIEW OF BOEING FILES PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN RESEARCH ON THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN COMPLETED. LEADS BEING SET FORTHI.ON THREE PARTICIPANTS NOT ELIMINATED BY PHYSICAL - DESCRIPTION SUCH AS AGE OR HEIGHT. NEW LEADS CONTINUE TO BE RECEIVED AND APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION INSTITUTED. SEATTLE FILE REVIEW CONTINUES IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE NEW INFOR- MATION OF LEAD VALUE.
RNN : set
SUB O (1) At
for
164-81-3695
a
Approved: 7
Sent 9:24 PM
Per DA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-9003OPTIONAL FORMA NO. 50 MAY INE ETITION GIA FPMR (a CIT) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
7/25/72
FROM TASAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P) Un 1
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re:
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 6/29/72.
On 7/19/72, SA through contact with California Highway Patrol (CHP) Headquarters, Sacramento, California, determined that
has never been an
On 7/19/72, SA through contact with California Highway Patrol (CHP) Headquarters, Sacramento, California, determined that
has never been an employee
of the CHP. 2- Seattle 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) 2 - Sacramento WAW : smd (8)
164-81-3696

SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZED_FILED. a
JUL 2 7 1972 FRI -- SEATTLE
 V

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3010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-90047/25/72
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
R
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (MIT)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Butte letter to Minneapolis dated 7/13/72.
RE :
Bureau of Motor Vehicles. St. Paul, Minnesota,
advised
wagon, Minnesota license listed
of 1970 Dodge station residence
and, he is described as follows: Kinnespolis, Minnesota;
DOB
Eyes Height
BTOVA 5'8" 150 1bs
Weight
Occupation
South, Minneapolis
Drivers License #
also had registered the following vehicles: b6 b7C
1965 Pontiac, Minnesota license
1971 Honda, Minnesota license'
DOB
Eyes Height
BTOVA 5'8" 150 1bs
Weight
Occupation
South, Minneapolis
Drivers License #
also had registered the following vehicles: b6 b7C
1965 Pontiac, Minnesota license
1971 Honda, Minnesota license'
1970 Travel Trailer Minnesota license
3 - Butte - Seattle (164-81) - Minneapolis RNG : ban (5)
164-81-3697
DB Cooper-9005
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SEARCHED .....__ INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 1 JUL 2 & 1972 EAL SEATTLE b6 b7C I KP 164-73
previously employed at Minneapolis, Minnesota; and, according to 01 this company, was employed at that concorn on the dates of 11/23 and 24/71. He also reported for work on 11/26/71. adund that in his opinion it would have been impossible for to have been on the West Coast during this pertinent period of time.
It is further noted that
description ia not similar to that of unsub.
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CONSIDER DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9006b6 b7C
QNR 001 BT PLAIN @3:42 PM URGENT 7-27-72 LKS. TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM BUTTE (164-26) (P) 3P
NORJAK
TOO YOUNG ------
BORN
CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT
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INSTANT MATTER IN VIEW OF HIS ALLEGED POSSESSION IN HIS PRIOR RESIDENCE IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, IN ONE NINE SEVEN ONE, OF
EQUIPMENT, (
3P
NORJAK
TOO YOUNG ------
BORN
CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT
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INSTANT MATTER IN VIEW OF HIS ALLEGED POSSESSION IN HIS PRIOR RESIDENCE IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, IN ONE NINE SEVEN ONE, OF
EQUIPMENT, (SEATTLE FILE
AND SIMILAR
BUTTE FILE
AND HIS EMPLOYMENT RECORD, WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS :
ONE NINE SIX TWO TO ONE NINE SIX THREE, US NAVY ; JUNE, ONE NINE SIX SIX TO OCTOBER, ONE NINE SIX SIX, US FORESTRY SERVICE (USFS) (ALLEGEDLY AS A SKY JUMPER) ; NOVEMBER, ONE NINE SIX SIX TO AUGUST, ONE NINE SIX SEVEN , BOEING AIRCRAFT, END PAGE ONE <62 1
164-81-3698
SEARCHED ..... um Ikat;to. STRIKES DAS FILED
JUL 2 7 1972 b6 4b7C
DB Cooper-9007PAGE TWO
BT (164-26)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON; AUGUST, ONE NINE SIX SEVEN. TO OCTOBER, ONE NINE SIX EIGHT, TODD SHIPYEARDS , SEATTLE, WASHINGTON ; MARCH, ONE NINE SIX NINE TO APRIL, ONE NINE SEVEN ONE, SELF-EMPLOYED AS QUOTE UNQ UO TE , b6 b7C
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WHICH ADDRESS WAS AT THE BOEING, FIELD AT SEATTLE, ELSEWHERE SHOWN AS SELF -EMPLOYED BOEING FIELD, SEATTLE; OCTOBER, ONE NINE SEVEN ONE TO JUNE, ONE NINE SEVEN ONE, BOAT ELECTRIC , SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
INVESTIGATION AT BUTTE HAS DETERMINED FROM MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS , DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
INVESTIGATION AT BUTTE HAS DETERMINED FROM MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS , DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH PER ABOVE, SIX FEET ONE INCH, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN EYES , BROWN HAIR, AND WEARS GLASSES PER ONE NINE SEVEN ONE MONTANA DRIVER'S LICENSE.
INVESTIGATION AT USFS, MISSOULA, MONTANA, DETERMINED
BY USFS JUNE TWO SEVEN, ONE NINE
SEVEN ONE, AS A UNTIL OCTOBER, ONE FIVE, ONE NINE SEVEN ONE, WHEN HIS STATUS WAS INDETERMINATE AT END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-9008PAGE THREE
BT (164-26)
THE USFS UNTIL DURING WHICH PERIOD HE RECEIVED NO PAY. HAS PASSPORT
NUMBER
AND PILOT'S LICENSE
NUMBER
HE
IS CURRENTLY
BY THE USFS AT
' MISSOULA, MONTANA .
BRING
1
BUTTE; AT MISSOULA , MONTANA, CONDUCT DISCREET BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND HOLD INTERVIEW IN ABEYANCE.
END .
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9009
b6 b7C
SEATTLE, AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, FROM HIS PRIOR EMPLOY - ERS AT SEATTLE, OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND DISPLAY TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES. CONDUCT APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND 1 1
b6 b7C INVESTIGATION.
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9009
b6 b7C
SEATTLE, AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, FROM HIS PRIOR EMPLOY - ERS AT SEATTLE, OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND DISPLAY TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES. CONDUCT APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND 1 1
b6 b7C INVESTIGATION.NR 009 BT PLAIN 5:24 PM NITEL 7-28-72 DDR
TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI SEATTLE
FROM : BUTTE (164-26) ONE PAGE
NORJAX
ELIMINATE
RE SUSPECT
X
SUSPECT OBSERVED BY BUREAU AGENT ON THE EVENING SEVEN TWENTY . SEVEN LAST AND NOTED TO HAVE MEDIUM HEAVY BEARD AND FAIRLY LONG BROWN HAIR. SOURCES AT U.S. FOREST SERVICE WHERE SUSPECT, IS EMPLOYED, AND ADDITIONAL SOURCES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREST SERVICE, ADVISED HE HAS HAD A BEARD EVER SINCE HE WAS EMPLOYED BY THE FOREST SERVICE IN ONE NINE SEVEN ONE.
U.S. FOREST SERVICE, b6 b7C
SUSPECT 'S
ADVISED SUSPECT HAD THANKSGIVING .
DINNER AT HIS HOME IN NOVEMBER ONE NINE SEVEN ONE, AND HAD A BEARD AT THAT TIME.
UACB NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNINE THIS SUSPECT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY BUTTE.
END del
a
164-81-3699
SEARCHED. SERIALIZEO 2 FILED
INDEYED
m 2 JUL 2 8 1972 Est SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9010
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY SME EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 10 !
SERIALIZEO 2 FILED
INDEYED
m 2 JUL 2 8 1972 Est SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9010
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY SME EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 10 !- 1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
7/27/72
FROM
8/20
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
Remytel, 7/27/72.
RE
Enclosed is one photograph of for your information.
2) ~ Seattle (Enc. 1) (AM) Special Delivery 2 - Butte VBS/nmw (4) R$
164-81-3700
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED MR FILED JUL 301, 1972 FAL !SEATTLE
b6 b7C
0010-108-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9011NR 002 BT PLAIN 5:30 PM'NITEL 7-27-72 IDS TO ALBANY PORTLAND (164-41) ST .LOUIS SEATTLE (164-81) FROM BUTTE (164-26) (P)
NORJAK. 00 :SEATTLE
RE SALT LAKE CITY TEXETYPE TO SEATTLE, JULY TWO FIVE,
LAST . X (PROTECT IDENTY), DOB
, RESIDENCE BURLEY, IDAHO, ADVISED HE CONCEIVED HIJACKING IDEA' IN ONE NINE SIX TWO - SIX THREE AS POSSIBLE TV SCRIPT. HE ENTERED USA,
AT SEATTLE,
AND ASSIGNED TO 1 TRAINED FOR
FT. BRAGG , NORTH CAROLINA, SUBSEQUENTLY
ASSIGNED TO OKINAWA
7
WHERE HE FIRST MET
HOME
ILION, NEW YORK , ALSO
AND TRAINED AT FT.
BRAGG , NORTH CAROLINA, SUBSEQUENTLY
ASSIGNED TO OKINAWA
7
WHERE HE FIRST MET
HOME
ILION, NEW YORK , ALSO
AND TRAINED AT FT. BRAGG . KAD ARMY SERIAL
PRAN !?
END PAGE ONE ON
164-81-3701
SEARCHEDthOEXERC SERVIZIO LETIVO CZ JUL 2 7 1972
DB Cooper-9012
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b6 b7c PAGE TWO
BT (164-26) DISCUSSED HIJACK PLAN WITH ABOUT FOUR
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+ TIMES AND SUGGESTED
NO SPECIFIC DROP
AREA, AIRLINE, OR CITIES MENTIONED. ACCOMPLICE ON GROUND WAS TO BE USED. DUE TO HAZARD OF JUMPING FROM SIDE DORS ON COMMERICAL JETS IN EXISTENCE AT THAT TIME, PLAN ABANDONED. ONLY PERSON DISCUSSED PLAN WITH. LAST SAW IN OKINAWA IN ONE NINE SIX SIX, AND HAS HAD'NO FURTHER CONTACT SINCE. DISCHARGED, OAKLAND , CALIFORNIA , AS
PRESUMABLY SOME TIME THREAFTER. .
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN. BELIEVES HAS ABILITY AND MENTALITY TO CARRY OUT INSTANT HIJACKING BUT DOUBTS HE WOULD HAVE DONE IT UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
BELIEVES HAS ABILITY AND MENTALITY TO CARRY OUT INSTANT HIJACKING BUT DOUBTS HE WOULD HAVE DONE IT UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
OF.
INOR NEAR ILION, PRIOR TO b7D
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-9013
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b6
b7CPAGE THREE
BT (164-26)
ENTERING SERVICE.
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NO NAMES AVAILABLE TO
THIS SAME GROUP ALSO
AND HAD
MAY HAVE USED ONE OF THESE BUDDIES AS ACCOMPLICE IN HIJACKING.
JILL PRODUCE
WHO IS WM,
TOO YOUNG b6
FIVE FEET NINE OR TEN INCHES,
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SLENDER BUILD, BROWN HAIR AND EYES, NO GLASSES.
1º
DENIED AND HAS HAD TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS COLLEGE. INSISTS HE WANTS ANY REWARD WHICH MAY BE PAID.
ALBANY, AT ILION, NEW YORK, VERIFY IF b6
RESIDED ILION EARLY ONE NINE SIXTIES AND PRESENT WHEREABOUTS AS WELL AS NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, ONE NINE SEVEN ONE.
b7C b7D
DETERMINE IF XISTED
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-9014 PAGE FOUR
BT (164-26)
EARLY ONE NINE SIXTIES. IF IT IS DEVELOPED STRONG SUSPECT OF SUBJECT, WILL HAVE LOCAL BANKS CHECKED FOR RANSOM BILLS.
ST. LOUIS VERIFY' USA RECORD FOR DETAILS OF TRAINING , LOCATION, DATE OF DISCHARGE, AND DESCRIPTIVE
DATA.
LOUIS VERIFY' USA RECORD FOR DETAILS OF TRAINING , LOCATION, DATE OF DISCHARGE, AND DESCRIPTIVE
DATA. WILL VERIFY TYPE OF DISCHARGE RECEIVED BY AND IF HE HAS
SEATTLE AND PORTLAND, DETERMINE IF WAS
RESIDENT IN WASHINGTON OR OREGON THROUGH MOTOR VEHICLE BUREAUS OR TAX RECORDS .
BUTTE WILL FURNISH SEATTLE WITH PHOTO OF WHEN AVAI ABLE . END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9015
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DONA 8/1/72
b6 b7c
b6 b7C 7/24/72
AIRTEL
SUB D, L
SAC, CHICAGO SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC) HORJAK 00: SEATTLE
For information of Chicago and Seattle, NYO has previously contacted officials of parachute centers in effort to develop possible suspects.
On 7/24/72
New York Parachute Center advised SA that he felt that two individuals having a wie acciaintance with sport parachutistes were the Para Gear Equipment Company at 8138 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois. poixted out that regular jumpers have their identification on file and photos of jumpers at the Chicago firm might be reviewed and compared with the artiet sketch of UNSUB if this has not already
poixted out that regular jumpers have their identification on file and photos of jumpers at the Chicago firm might be reviewed and compared with the artiet sketch of UNSUB if this has not already been dom. 
b6 b7C 
LEAD CHICAGO At Chicago, Illinois
Will contact personnel at Para Gear Equipment to ascertain if artist sketch of UNSUB resembles any individuals known to as jumpers and ascertain whether feasible to review identification carde for parachutiste for similarity to UNSUB sketch and description.
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2 - Chicago O Seattle 164-81) 1 - New York JJS/115 (6) 7: 4 1-3702
1 - Supv. 27
SEARCHED INDEXED
m SERIALIZED FILED JUL 2 6 1972 FBJ -SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9016 NR 070 WA PLAIN 11 :5 0PM NITEL 7-26-72 FWB
TO SEATTLE ST. LOUIS MIAMI FROM ACTING DIRECTOR' 2P
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NORJAK .
ON EVENING OF JULY TWENTY-SIX INSTANT, WHO
IDENTIFIED HIMSELF
TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED FROM THAT AFTER OBSERVING AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER IN CAP- TIONED CASE IN LIFE MAGAZINE, THE DESCRIPTION SET OUT AND THE COMPOSITE FIT THAT OF A FORMER ARMY ASSOCIATE BY THE NAME OF
b6 b7C
WHO HAD A IN U.
TWENTY-SIX INSTANT, WHO
IDENTIFIED HIMSELF
TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED FROM THAT AFTER OBSERVING AN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER IN CAP- TIONED CASE IN LIFE MAGAZINE, THE DESCRIPTION SET OUT AND THE COMPOSITE FIT THAT OF A FORMER ARMY ASSOCIATE BY THE NAME OF
b6 b7C
WHO HAD A IN U.S. ARMY, FORMERLY SERVED WITH
AND WAS DISCHARGED SOMETIME STATED HE BELIEVED
DURING
RESIDED IN HIALEAH, FLORIDA, AND WAS OF BELL TELEPHONE CO., MIAMI , FLA. STATED HE COULD OFFER
NO OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING BACKGROUND OTHER THAN .
HE' THOUGHT ORIGINALLY CAME FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3703
SEARCHED PLA INDEXED SERIALIZED LA=FILED At JUL 2 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9017 b6 b7C
PAGE TWO
ST. LOUIS AT MILITARY RECORDS CENTER ATTEMPT TO. LOCATE MILITARY ARMY RECORD AND SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE HAVING MILITARY FINGERPRINTS COMPARED WITH LATENT PRINTS IN THIS CASE.
MIAMI CONSIDER AS POSSIBLE SUBJECT AND PROMPTLY CONDUCT NECESSARY INVESTIGATION AND ADVISE BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ORIGIN. END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9018 NR 02 SL PLAIN
6:05 PM NITEL 7-28-72 WBS
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR
MIAMI
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM ST. LOUIS (164-63)
Ø IP
MORJAK.
END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9018 NR 02 SL PLAIN
6:05 PM NITEL 7-28-72 WBS
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR
MIAMI
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM ST. LOUIS (164-63)
Ø IP
MORJAK. 00 : SEATTLE
RE BUREAU NITEL , JULY . TWENTYSIX, LAST.
NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH
LOCATED NPRC-M. MIAMI SHOULD IMMEDIATELY ADVISE ST. LOUIS SHOULD INVESTIGATION DEVELOP MIDDLE INITIAL OR OTHER IDENTIFYING DATA WHICH WOULD ASSIST IN. LOCATING MILITARY SERVICE RECORD FOR END
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VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
a
164-81-3204
SEARCHED ._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZER, FILED JUL 2 8 1972
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9019
b6 b7CŃRØ12 MM PLAIN 858PM NITEL 7-28-72 CLS TO ACTING DIRECTOR 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81 ST. LOUIS FROMMIAMI 164-552
2P
NORJAK
RE
1
X
Eliminate
RE BUREAU NITEL , JULY TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYTWB. INVESTIGATION AT SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE CO., MIAMI , HAS
DISCLOSED
EMPLOYED
CORAL GABLES,
MIAMI , SINCE
ARMY SERVICE
WITH
BORN
COMPANY RECORDS DEFINITELY ESTABLISH WORKING ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, DATE OF HIJACK. IN VIEW OF AGE AND WORKING MIAMI DAY OF HIJACK, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF BEING CONDUCTED MIAMI.
IN VIEW OF AGE AND WORKING MIAMI DAY OF HIJACK, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF BEING CONDUCTED MIAMI.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3705
SEARCHED ....... INDEXED. SERIALIZED
1 JUL 2 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9020
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b6 b7C
b6 b7c
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ST. LOUIS DISCONTINUE ON LEAD. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9021OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY ONEZ EDITION ESA FEME( (FR) 105-120 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SPC
1ML
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
7/30/72
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Source
At 8:30 PM. 7/30/72.
Dept. of labor and * b6
Industries, course of one
advised that during the he met one
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who believes he knows UNSUB in this case. did not get too deeply involved in the discussion, but only listened to what said.
X stated that one (LNU)
in Yakima, Wash., looks exactly like composite of UNSUB shown on-television. recently. (LNU) was in Yakima about 3 - 5 weeks prior to the hijacking. He has not been seen since the day of the hijacking.
(LNU) was in Yakima about 3 - 5 weeks prior to the hijacking. He has not been seen since the day of the hijacking. (LNU) had told that he had from Vancouver, wash., to Vancou-
ver, B. C., Canada, date unknown.
advised this was the extent of his information. He did not tell that he was going to call the FBI. is now staying at the Garden Villa Motel,
Yakima; his permanent address is believes he has recently who lives at that address. sently employed by the National Environmental Development In- dustries, capacity unknown. There is no such business in the Yakima area, according to 
drives a 1965 Cadillac, Washington license
gave his business phone as home phone (both in Yakima) if we need to get an contact with him again.
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told that he is pre-
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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DATE:7/28/72
FROM SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAC
Re telephone call of SA CHARLES FARRELL,#2.
On 7/27/72 4
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Spokane, Wa advised she was flying from Seattle to Pullman, via Lewiston, on Air West on 7/27/72. On the flight she observed a young man sitting a few seats in front of her, and noted that he resembled the composite she had seen in a newspaper of D.B. COOPER. advised that when the plane landed in Lewiston, she contacted who she is acquainted with and asked him if he had a composite of COOPER so she could look at it to see how much the individual on the plane did in fact resemble the composite. advised he did not have a picture. advised she was just curious, and was not saying that the individual was in fact COOPER.
was shown a picture of COOPER and advised it did not resemble the man on the plane.
advised she was just curious, and was not saying that the individual was in fact COOPER.
was shown a picture of COOPER and advised it did not resemble the man on the plane.
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, NEW ORLEANS
FROM:
SAC, DALLAS (164-191) (?)
SUBJECT: NORJAK Re : 
×
00: SEATTLE
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Un 7/25/72, a confidential source who has furnished reliable information in the past advised he had met with a hoodlum, in Houston, Texas, ×
STUREN over the weekend 7/22-23/72. told source his
residing
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Source described
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man who carries a and would not hesitate to use it. Source stated he is the only one told concerning NORJAK and felt if any direct approach was made to the suspect by Bureau Agents, would know source had informed. Source who has displayed no fear in the past was convinced would kill him if suspected source was an informer.
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For reasons of personal safety source requested the following Information be handled with utmost discretion and requested if at all possible no direct contact be made with the suspect.
Source stated
(phonetic),
told source
told source when the sketch of the aircraft hijacker using the name COOPER was published in the newspapers swore it looked just like
who
Source stated
indicated
however, he knew no further details, such as the date, nature and location of the arrest. Source did not know the description of and did not know
LEADS
NEW ORLEANS
AT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. 1. In order to insure the personal safety of the source, New Orelans is requested to verify through informants and appropriate records,
on 2. Will check arrest records and is photo available will forward to Seattle for display to appropriate witnesses.
Will check arrest records and is photo available will forward to Seattle for display to appropriate witnesses.
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DB Cooper-9026OPTIONAL PORN NO. 10 MAY HỘI ELITEN CSA FPMA (a CFR) KM-TLš UNITED STATES GU ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
7-6-72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NOR.JAK
Re Portland's airtel to Seattle, dated 4/17/72.
The initial investigation instituted in this matter included and his associate. It is believed that was eliminated as a suspect in this matter during the initial phase of this investigation.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will verify status as a suspect prior to any further investigation regarding him.
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1 OPTIONAL PORN NO. H MAY IN MOTION C&A PRAK (& CFA) MI-IL, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/1/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Re memo of SA
dated 7/6/72.
that A review of Seattle file 164-81 failed to reveal was eliminated as a suspect in this matter during the initial phases of the investigation.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Longview, Washington
Will attempt to identify and obtain photo, description and location at time of NORJAK in order to determine if he should be eliminated as a suspect in this matter. 3 - file (1 - 164-81
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NORJAK
RE:
Re memo of SA
dated 7/6/72.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9028
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SA
NORJAK
RE:
Re memo of SA
dated 7/6/72.
A review of Seattle file 164-81 failed to reveal that was eliminated as a suspect in this matter during the initial phases of the investigation.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Longview, Washington
Will attempt to identify and obtain photo, description and location at time of NORJAK in order to determine if he should be eliminated as a suspect in this matter.
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I OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1H2 EOITION GSA FPMA (a CFR) 101-t1. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164-81)
DATE:
7/31/72
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
On 7/27/72, Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County called and advised that He had talked to a who he suspects either lives in Renton or Everett, and who owns some vacation property near Lake Wenatchee, Washington.
Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County called and advised that He had talked to a who he suspects either lives in Renton or Everett, and who owns some vacation property near Lake Wenatchee, Washington. Sheriff NICHOL describes
as a but not with- standing has on numerous occasions in the past furnished Sheriff NICHOL some substantial information in the criminal field. He advised that the suspect was born and raised Washington. He has
around who lived in that immediate vicinity by the He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that uses Boeing 727s. Evidently is the object of substantial inquiry among some hoodlum elements that" are-endeavoring to establish whether he actually is the skyjacker of the airlines as he looks somewhat like the sketch and if so to rip off the $200,000 or what remains of it ___
LEAD
An investigation should be conducted to establish whereabouts and whether he answers the description . and whether he could have been the skyjacker.
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RE:
On 7/27/72, Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County called and advised that he had talked to a who he suspects either lives in Renton or Everett, and who owns some vacation property near Lake Wenatchee, Washington. Sheriff NICHOL describes
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as a but not with- standing has on numerous occasions in the past furnished Sheriff NICHOL some substantial information in the criminal field. He advised that the suspect was born and raised around
Washington. He has who lived in that immediate vicinity by the He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that uses Boeing 727s. Evidently
is the object of substantial inquiry among some hoodlum elements that are endeavoring to establish whether he actually is the skyjacker of the airlines as he looks somewhat like the sketch and if so to rip off the $200,000 or what remains of it.
LEAD '
An investigation should be conducted to establish whereabouts and whether he answers the
of the airlines as he looks somewhat like the sketch and if so to rip off the $200,000 or what remains of it.
LEAD '
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RUNOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IHZ EDITION ESA PPHR (4 CAR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
DATE: 7/31/72
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On 7/27/72, Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL of Chelan County called and advised that he had talked to a who he suspects either lives in Renton or Everett, and who owns some vacation property near Lake Wenatchee, Washington. Sheriff NICHOL describes
concer
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as a but not with- standing has on numerous occasions in the past furnished Sheriff NICHOL some substantial information in the criminal field. He advised that the suspect was born and raised around Washington. He has who lived in that immediate vicinity by the He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that uses Boeing 727s.
He has who lived in that immediate vicinity by the He is a skydiver and formerly worked for an airlines that uses Boeing 727s. Evidently is the object of substantial inquiry among some hoodlum elements that" are-endeavoring to establish whether he actually is the skyjacker of the airlines as he looks somewhat like the sketch and if so to rip off the $200,000 or what remains of it .__
LEAD
An investigation should be conducted to establish whereabouts and whether he answers the description . and whether he could have been the skyjacker.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION CSA FPMR (11.CFA) 101+17.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: 
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 7/28/72
FROM
:
SAC, DALLAS (164-191) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Miami airtel to San Antonio dated 6/12/72, and Dallas airtel to Seattle dated 6/26/72.
: 
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 7/28/72
FROM
:
SAC, DALLAS (164-191) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Miami airtel to San Antonio dated 6/12/72, and Dallas airtel to Seattle dated 6/26/72.
On 7/18/72, records of the Eastland Merchants Credit Association, Eastland, Texas, were checked with negative results regarding and the Dupont Caribbean Corporation.
On 7/18/72, records of the Eastland Police Department and Eastland County Sheriff's Office were checked with negative results regarding
LEAD
DALLAS
AT DALLAS, TEXAS. Will continue to attempt to locate for interview in Dallas file and forward results or Interview to Seattle.
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FBI Date: 7/28/72
Transmit the following In
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 7/27/72, Air West, Portland International Airport, telephone telephonically
the following In
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 7/27/72, Air West, Portland International Airport, telephone telephonically contacted the Portland Office and stated on 7/27/72 their office received a call from airport Lewiston, Idaho, at approximately 2:30 P.M .. X
advising a woman, who was later identified as Pullman, Washington, telephone stated She identified on board Air West flight 824 a man to be D. B. COOPER. stated Air West flight
824 was due in Boise, Idaho at approximately 3:30 P.M., 7/27/72. Local authorities at Boise were notified and standing by. The Boise Resident Agency was contacted by Portland on the same date and SA stated he was aware of the situation and presently in contact with local authorities at the airport in Boise. SA stated he would advise Seattle of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation of the suspect upon its completion.
On 7/27/72, the above information was telephonically furnished to SA FARRELL of the Seattle Division. 2 _ Seattle 1 - Butte (Info) 2 - Portland
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2 _ Seattle 1 - Butte (Info) 2 - Portland
SRG:CSW (5)
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TO	: SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SUBJECT! NORJAK
RE:
On 7/3/72,
Spokane, Washington, advised SA Spokane RA, that he believes he knows who UNSUB In this matter is.
stated UNSUB is possibly who resembles the artist's conception of the UNSUB. was formerly an Air Force pilot in World War II or the Korean War and according to has done some "jumping." was last known to resiile in Oklahoma City, where he was a contractor.
was formerly an Air Force pilot in World War II or the Korean War and according to has done some "jumping." was last known to resiile in Oklahoma City, where he was a contractor. According to the description of UNSUB in this matter fits
LEAD
OKLAHOMA CITY DIVISION
At Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Will conduct appropriate investigation re 
to determine if should be considered as a suspect In this matter. 
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TO	:	SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
On 7/3/72,
Spokane, Washington, advised SA Spokane RA, that he believes he knows who UNSUB in this matter is.
stated UNSUB is possibly who resembles the artist's conception of the UNSUB. was formerly an Air Force pilot in World War II or the Korean War and according to has done some "jumping." was last known to reside in Oklahoma City, where he was a contractor.
was formerly an Air Force pilot in World War II or the Korean War and according to has done some "jumping." was last known to reside in Oklahoma City, where he was a contractor. According" to the description of UNSUB in this matter fits
LEAD
OKLAHOMA CITY DIVISION
At Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Will conduct appropriate investigation re to determine if should be considered as a suspect in this matter. 2 - Oklahoma City - Seattle RNN : klb (5) gÃ
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FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
On June 16, 1972, of the Wharf Restaurant, Seattle, Washington, reviewed that establishments employment records. She noted that a had been employed by the restaurant from July 12. 1967, until August 23, 1967. This Seattle, and had
a Social Security Number of
could not recall what looked
like. however, the
at the restaurant,
advised that was in his late thirties, stood about 5' 10" tall and weighed 160 pounds with dark hair.
however, the
at the restaurant,
advised that was in his late thirties, stood about 5' 10" tall and weighed 160 pounds with dark hair. recommended that the
be contacted as that organization might have more information on
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will contact officials at the concerning information that organization might
have on
DUE TO AGENT'S TRANSFER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS SUSPECT BE REASSIGNED.
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DATE: 6/28/72SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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SA
NORJAK RE: SUSPECT
On June 16, 1972, of the Wharf Restaurant, Seattle, Washington, reviewed that establishments employment records. She noted that a had been employed by the restaurant from July 12, 1967, until August 23, 1967. This lived at Seattle, and had
a Social Security Number of
could not recall what looked like, however, the at the restaurant, advised that was in his late thirties, stood
This lived at Seattle, and had
a Social Security Number of
could not recall what looked like, however, the at the restaurant, advised that was in his late thirties, stood about 5' 10" tall and weighed 160 pounds with dark hair. recommended that the
be contacted as that organization might have more information on
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will contact officials at the concerning information that organization might
have on
DUE TO AGENT'S TRANSFER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS SUSPECT BE REASSIGNED.
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TO	:	SAC,	ST. LOUIS (164-73)
FROM	:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)

SUBJECT :
NORJAK
RE:
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is a suspect in this case because of the following:
1.
is a retired Army possibly with the paratroopers.
2. He is reported to be a demolitions expert
3. Ile has knowledge of the terrain at Ft. Lewis and at McChord Air Force Base and goes by the name
Attempts to locate or records concerning him
Lewis and at McChord Air Force Base and goes by the name
Attempts to locate or records concerning him by the Seattle Division, have been negative to date.
LEADS
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri
data on Will attempt to obtain a photo and/or descriptive in order to eliminate him as a suspect in this case.
with the
emploved by U.S. Army in 9/66 as Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Social Security Account Number is
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TO	:	SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-73)
FROM	I	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:	NORTAK

RE:
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is a suspect in this case because of the following:
1. is a retired Army possibly with the paratroopers.
2. lle is reported to be a demolitions expert
3. He has knowledge of the terrain at Ft. Lewis and at McChord Air Force Base and goes by the name
Attempts to locate or records concerning him by the Seattle Division, have
Lewis and at McChord Air Force Base and goes by the name
Attempts to locate or records concerning him by the Seattle Division, have been negative to date.
LEADS
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri
Will attempt to obtain a photo and/or descriptive data on in order to eliminate him as a suspect in this case.
employed by U.S. Army in 9/66 as Ft. Lewis, Washington.
with
Social Security Account Number is
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TO :
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DATE:
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FROM
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
(PHONETIC)
Re Seattle memo of SA 21, 1972.
dated June
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On July 3, 1972, . United Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was contacted concerning reviewed United Airlines Personnel Records at Seattle for anything on an plus various spellings of each name. She found nothing of any name searched. then contacted United Airlines Personnel Headquarters in Los Angeles and requested that the same check be made
then contacted United Airlines Personnel Headquarters in Los Angeles and requested that the same check be made through the entire company's records. Again the results of the check were negative.
() Due to agent's transfer it is recommended that any further investigation of this suspect at Seattle, Washington, be assigned to another agent.
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RE:
(ph)
Re memo of SA
dated 7/12/72.
supplied as possible suspect by on 6/13/72.
At that time stated that fit
description of UNSUB and had previously been a but was now a pilot for UAL.
Investigation by Seattle Division revealed never employed by VAL in any capacity.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington Will attempt to determine if ever employed b6
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TO :
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DATE: 8/1/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
(ph)
Re memo of SA
dated 7/12/72.
on 6/13/72.
supplied as possible suspect by
At that time
stated that description of UNSUB and had previously been a but was now a pilot for UAL.
fit
Investigation by Seattle Division revealed never employed by UAL in any capacity.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will attempt to determine if by Boeing Company.
ever employed
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164-81-3718 SEARCHED ........... INDEXED. SERIALIZER LETHED_ME AUG 2 1972 E WIN
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b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMR (#1 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
7/5/72
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Rememo from SA 6/27/72.
DMV,
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of
On July 5, 1972, Olympia, advised the only record he could locate under the name was an expired license indicating
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moved out of state to California in October 1970. While in Washington, he resided at Seattle, DOB : 5
height 5' 3", 135 pounds, brown eyes. His license expired on his birthdate in 1969. No photo is available.
For York
RHW:
(2)
164-81-3719 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED CL FILO LE JUL 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
8
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9044OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY LIE EDITION GSA FPMR (a CF) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/1/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Elin
RE:
IELIMINATE
Re memo of SA ROBERT H.
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/1/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Elin
RE:
IELIMINATE
Re memo of SA ROBERT H. WICK dated 7/5/72.
In view of the fact that
address provided in the anonymous letter (see serial 2746) is fictitious, and that no can be found in the State of
Washington with the one exception of an have been at the time of NORJAK, no further investigation whose age would of the suspect is being conducted at thistime.
0 - file (1 - 164-81
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RUN (3)
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DB Cooper-9045
b6 b7C
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164-81-3720
SEARCHED ......._ INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED AUG .2 1972
N
b6 b7cSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/1/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
Re memo of SA ROBERT H. WICK dated 7/5/72.
F In view of the fact that address provided in the anonymous letter (see serial 2746) is fictitious, and
that no can be found in the State of
Washington with the one exception of an have been at the time of NORJAK, no further investigation of the suspect is being conducted at thistime.
2746) is fictitious, and
that no can be found in the State of
Washington with the one exception of an have been at the time of NORJAK, no further investigation of the suspect is being conducted at thistime.
whose age would 3 - file 1
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164-81-3720
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 10 AUG 2 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9046
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1861 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 101-1L0 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 7/5/72
b6 b7C
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo SA
at Seattle dated
4/20/72.
12'
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On June 27, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, telephone number advised that he is rarely home in that he is a bus driver. He further advised that on or about December 13, 1971, he picked a man up in Portland, Oregon, who looked a lot like the composite drawing of the UNSUB. He stated that the man entered his bus from Fifth Avenue in Portland and that the man already had a ticket. He stated that he left the man off at Bridgeport Way and Interstate 5 South of Tacoma, Washington. He added that the man told him that he had to pick up a/car at the south end of Tacoma.
He stated that he left the man off at Bridgeport Way and Interstate 5 South of Tacoma, Washington. He added that the man told him that he had to pick up a/car at the south end of Tacoma. He advised that he got one quick look at the man as the man exited the bus. He described the man as white male, approximately 40 years old, height 5' 10", weight 145 to 150, dark hair and dark complexion, no luggage.
He further advised that he thinks the actual UNSUB in this matter was probably killed when he parachuted from the plane.
NDS : bgw (2) low
164-81-3721
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SERIALIZED LA TIL
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E IN
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9047
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY IHR EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.6 ' UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE: 8/1/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re :
UNSUB on a bus from Portland
to Seattle, Washington
12/13/71
Elaño ELIMINATE
Re memo of SA
dated 7/5/72.
In view of the information contained in referenced
communication and in view of the fact that no other leads remain
outstanding, (no further investigation will be conducted at
this time concerning UNSUB:
0
the information contained in referenced
communication and in view of the fact that no other leads remain
outstanding, (no further investigation will be conducted at
this time concerning UNSUB:
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Rua
9010-14
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DB Cooper-9048
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-3722
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a
AUG 2 1972
b6 b7cSAC, SEATTLE
8/1/72
SA
NORJAK
Re: UNSUB on a bus from Portland to Seattle, Washington 1 12/13/71
Re memo of SA
dated 7/5/72. b6 b7C
In view of the information contained in referenced communication and in view of the fact that no other leads remain outstanding, no further investigation will be conducted at this time concerning UNSUB. 3 - file (1 - 164-81
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164-81-3722 SEARCHED ............... INDEXED. SERIALIZED ...... FILED 0 AUG 2 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 100
DB Cooper-9049
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 FOITION CSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
DATE:
8/1/72
ELIMINATE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
On July 25, 1972, Tide Water Barge Lines, Six Beach Drive,
10 MAY 1902 FOITION CSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
DATE:
8/1/72
ELIMINATE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
On July 25, 1972, Tide Water Barge Lines, Six Beach Drive, Vancouver, Wash- ington, caused a search of his records which revealed the following information:
Name Social Security Account No. Address
Portland,
Mregon
Phone Employed as a Guard b6 b7C
Selective Service Classification Selective Service Number
to approximately returned as a deck hand on until V-A
Date of Birth Race Sex
White
Male
Height Weight Eyes Hair Age U. S. Army
5' 11"
180 pounds
Blue
Brown
married
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IN
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9050 SE 164-81
further advised that hired
and that would return to work on July 26, 1972, at which time he could provide further information regarding
On July 26, 1972, viewed a composite drawing of the UNSUB after which he advised that did not appear to be identical to the composite draw- ing.
that hired
and that would return to work on July 26, 1972, at which time he could provide further information regarding
On July 26, 1972, viewed a composite drawing of the UNSUB after which he advised that did not appear to be identical to the composite draw- ing. He further advised that always wore his hair in a crewcut style and that was extremely light complexioned.
statement regarding
In view of hair style and complexion along with not being identi- cal to the composite drawing, it is recommending that no A further investigation be conducted regarding
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DB Cooper-9051 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1Ng EDITION CSA FPMR (* CFA) 1-1LI UNITED STATES GU ERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/1/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
Re memo of SA
7/3/72. b6 ৳7C
SA advised by routing slip 7/3/72 that
1
Spokane, Washington, is a
disabled veteran. further stated that when telephonically furnished the information contained in referenced communication, he sounded to as if he had been drinking. 
3) 3 - file RNN : k1b
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164-81-3724
SEARCHED .......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED_EL_FILED. 16 AUG 2 1972
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Buy U.
3) 3 - file RNN : k1b
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(3)
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164-81-3724
SEARCHED .......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED_EL_FILED. 16 AUG 2 1972
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b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-90528/1/72
b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
RE :
Re memo of SA
7/3/72.
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
SA advised by routing slip 7/3/72 that Spokane, Washington, is a
disabled veteran. further stated that when telephonically furnished the information contained In referenced communication, he sounded to as if he had been drinking. 3 - file RNN:k1b (3)
164-81-3724
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AT FRED at AUG 2 . 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 200
DB Cooper-9053, CTKNAL FOAM NO. H MAY NẠ FINTION ·SA PIR (a c'A) 10-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
DATE: 6/28/72
On June 15. 1972, an attempt was made to contact
Seattle, and
The mail boxes at that address is a resident of
met with negative results. indicate that of the apartment building, stated that works at a Texaco station in the Ballard area and does not keep regular hours.
indicate that of the apartment building, stated that works at a Texaco station in the Ballard area and does not keep regular hours.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will attempt to locate
and interview him concerning
DUE TO AGENT'S TRANSFER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS SUSPECT BE REASSIGNED.
0040-100
JTS/sem (3) Acm- gs
( 164-81-3725
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Ivan DB Cooper-9054
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY NHƯ CONT ION ASA FPMA (6 CFR) 10-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
DATE:
6/28/72
On June 15. 1972. an attempt was made to contact
Seattle, and
met with negative results, The mail boxes at that address indicate that is a resident of of the apartment building, stated that works at a Texaco station in the Ballard area and does not keep regular hours.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will attempt to locate
and interview him concerning
DUE TO AGENT'S TRANSFER IT IS
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will attempt to locate
and interview him concerning
DUE TO AGENT'S TRANSFER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS .SUSPECT BE REASSIGNED.
0010-100
JTS/sem (3) Acm
164-81-3725
SEARCHED, INDEXED SERIALIZED JUN 2 8 1972 FBI-SEATTLE TAJ
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9055
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NA. H HẠT NHẸ EDITION SHA PPMA (- CFA) IN144
UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum

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

DATE: 8/1/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
On 1/25/72
telephone
Seattle, advised that the night before at approximately 1:30 AM, he had a call from whom he knows as a
offered
to provide him an alibi sometime in 11/71.
described as a 45 to 50 year old man with did not a crew cut hair style and receeding hair line. know what the charge was outstanding against but in view of the timing and of the amount of money offered, he considered that may be should be a suspect in this case.
know what the charge was outstanding against but in view of the timing and of the amount of money offered, he considered that may be should be a suspect in this case.
On 2/10/72 an attempt was made to recontact During that attempt it was noticed that the above address was non-existent. However a residing at Seattle was noted at the aforementioned address. Repeated attempts to contact negative to date.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
A credit and criminal check for at Seattle on 4/17/72 was negative. This check further revealed there was no record of currently on bond release in the Seattle area.
On 4/17/72 the Credit bureau records revealed that had a credit record Employment b6 b7C
for provided no information of value to where a photograph might benobtained of him.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION, at Seattle, Washington
Determine if
Seattle, b6
is
and if so, interview in detail.
164-81-3726
b7C 3) - file (1 - 164-81. RNN : k1b
RN (3)
SEARCHED .......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED
AUG 2 1972
FAL SEATTLE
W b6 b7c
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings
0010-104
DB Cooper-9056
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/1/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
On 1/25/72 Seattle,
telephone
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings
0010-104
DB Cooper-9056
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/1/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
On 1/25/72 Seattle,
telephone advised that the night before at approximately 1:30 AM, he had a call from whom he knows as a offered
to provide him an alibi sometime in 11/71.
described as a 45 to 50 year old man with did not a crew cut hair style and receeding hair line, know what the charge was outstanding against but in view of the timing and of the amount of money offered, he considered that may be should be a suspect in this case.
On 2/10/72 an attempt was made to recontact During that attempt it was noticed that the above address was non-existent. However a residing at Seattle was noted at the aforementioned address. Repeated attempts to contact negative to date.
A credit and criminal check for at Seattle on 4/17/72 was negative. This check further revealed there was no record of currently on bond release in the Seattle area.
On 4/17/72 the Credit bureau records revealed that had a credit record Employment b6 b7c
for provided no information of value to where a photograph might be obtained of him.
On 4/17/72 the Credit bureau records revealed that had a credit record Employment b6 b7c
for provided no information of value to where a photograph might be obtained of him.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION, at Seattle, Washington 164-81-3726 Seattle, b6 b7C
Determine if
and if so, interview in detail.
is
13 3 - file (1 - 164-81
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SEARCHEDINDEXED
SERIALIZED 18 FILED 14
AUG 2 1972
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9057
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7Cb6 b7C
P
1 SE 164-81 JEC/Jgm
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
During the month of April several attempts were made to locate and interview residence
at his
telephone number was located at
On May 8, 1972, that address and advised he is employed as and that his wife is also employed. His general description was similar to that of D. B. COOPER, NORJAK Subject, but he insisted that he was not responsible for that crime.
When questioned concerning his activities on November 24, 1972, advised he recalls what he did on that day as it was the day before Thanksgiving. He stated he worked all day as did his wife.
When questioned concerning his activities on November 24, 1972, advised he recalls what he did on that day as it was the day before Thanksgiving. He stated he worked all day as did his wife. He advised his wife picked him up from work and from there they went out and had a pizza at Bonnie and Clyde's Pizza Parlor in Lynnwood. After dinner he stated they went home and spent the evening preparing Thanksgiving Dinner. He is employed by F. W. Palin Trucking Company, Bellevue, Washington.
164-81-3727
domanda
290 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9058
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C2 SE 164-81 JEC/Jgm
៛
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
During the month of April several attempts 'were made to locate and interview at his residence
telephone number was located at
On May 8, 1972, that address and advised he is employed as and that his wife is also employed. His general description was similar to that of D. B. COOPER, NORJAK Subject, but he insisted that he was not responsible for that crime.
When questioned concerning his activities on November 24, 1972, advised he recalls what he did on that day as it was the day before Thanksgiving.
When questioned concerning his activities on November 24, 1972, advised he recalls what he did on that day as it was the day before Thanksgiving. He stated he worked all day as did his wife. He advised his wife picked him up from work and from there they went out and had a pizza at Bonnie and Clyde's Pizza Parlor in Lynnwood. After dinner he stated they went home and spent the evening preparing Thanksgiving Dinner. He is employed by F. W. Palin Trucking Company, Bellevue, Washington.
164-81-3727
1. . 12
DB Cooper-9059
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
b6 b7C1 SE 164-81
JEC/1gm
The following investigation was conducted by SA
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
AT EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
During the month of April several attempts were made to locate and interview residence
at his
telephone number b6
was located at b7C
On May 8, 1972, that address and advised he is employed as and that his wife is also employed. His general description was similar to that of D. B. COOPER, NORJAK Subject, but he insisted that he was not responsible for that crime. 1.
When questioned concerning his activities on November 24, 1972, advised he recalls what he did on that day as It
When questioned concerning his activities on November 24, 1972, advised he recalls what he did on that day as It was the day before Thanksgiving. He stated he worked all day as did his wife. He advised his wife picked him up from work and from there they went out and had a pizza at Bonnie and Clyde's Pizza Parlor in Lynnwood. After dinner he stated they went home and spent the evening preparing Thanksgiving Dinner. He is employed by F. W. Palin Trucking Company, Bellevue, Washington.
b6
b7C
164-81-3727
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DB Cooper-9060OPTIONAL FORM NO. # MAY HR LYLỊCH CA THR)144 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

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

DATE!
8/1/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
Re insert of SA investigation at Edmonds, Washington.
reflecting
In order to eliminate suspect in this matter, the following investigation is requested :
as a
Reinterview in complate background information as well as a photo to be shown to witnesses for
In order to eliminate suspect in this matter, the following investigation is requested :
as a
Reinterview in complate background information as well as a photo to be shown to witnesses for elimination purposes. In addition, inquire if would be willing to provide finger and palm prints if requested by FBI at some future time.
the interview of It is suggested that two agents be present during photo of not available and if willing, arrange to take photos both full face, side views and at least one photo showing height.
to determine his reactions. If b6 ৳7C
Enclosed for RA handling lead is one copy of referenced insert. 3 - file (1 - 164-81-
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164-81-3728
Let
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b6 b7C
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll S DB Cooper-9061SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/1/72
SA
NORJAK
RE :
Re insert of SA
reflecting investigation at Edmonds, Washington.
In order to eliminate as a
suspect in this matter, the following investigation is requested :
Reinterview and obtain complate background information as well as a photo to be shown to witnesses for elimination purposes.
In order to eliminate as a
suspect in this matter, the following investigation is requested :
Reinterview and obtain complate background information as well as a photo to be shown to witnesses for elimination purposes. In addition, inquire if would be willing to provide finger and palm prints if requested by FBI at some future time.
It is suggested that two agents be present during the interview of to determine his reactions. If b6 b7C
photo of not available and if willing, arrange to take photos both full face, side views and at least one photo showing height.
Enclosed for RA handling lead is one copy of referenced insert. 
(3) - file
(1 - 164-81 RNN: k1b (3)
164-81-3728 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED LEFRED C AUG > 1022
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b6 b7C
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b6 b7C
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/1/72
SA
b6 b7C
NORJAK
RE:
b6 b7C
Re insert of SA investigation at Edmonds, Washington.
reflecting
In order to eliminate suspect in this matter, the following investigation is requested :
as a b6
b7C
Reinterview and obtain complate background
b6 information as well as a photo to be shown to witnesses for b7C elimination purposes.
this matter, the following investigation is requested :
as a b6
b7C
Reinterview and obtain complate background
b6 information as well as a photo to be shown to witnesses for b7C elimination purposes. In addition, inquire if would be willing to provide finger and palm prints if requested by FBI at some future time. "
It is suggested that two agents be present during the interview of to determine his reactions. If b6 b7C
photo of not available and if willing, arrange to take photos both full face, side views and at least one photo showing height.
Enclosed for RA handling lead is one copy of referenced insert.
fin - 164-81- RNN:k1b (3)
b6 b7C
164-81-3728 SEARCHED ........ INDEXED SERIALIZED/FRED ___ AUG 2 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
€ RNN.
DB Cooper-9063NR 006 LR PLAIN
SENT 12:44AM 8-4-72 MHR
PM NITEL 8/3/72 EJP
TO : OKLAHOMA CITY NEW YORK SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : LITTLE ROCK (164-22)
NORJACK ; SUSPECT
00 : SEATTLE. ! 1 1
ANONYMOUS CALLER ADVISED FBI LITTLE ROCK OFFICE THAT SUSPECT
IS A WITH PROPENSITY FOR OVERSPENDING
AND MIGHT BE CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN THIS CASE.
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN,
FIVE FIT TEN, ONE SEVENTY-FIVE, LIGHT COMPLEXION, LIGHT
HAIR, HEAVY CIGARETTE
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN,
FIVE FIT TEN, ONE SEVENTY-FIVE, LIGHT COMPLEXION, LIGHT
HAIR, HEAVY CIGARETTE SMOKER, JOLLY ATTITUDE. HE WAS EMPLOYED AS AMERICAN FLYERS INC., ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA , UNTIL NINETEEN SIXTY-SIX AFTER BEING IN SEPTEMBER NINETEEN
SIXTYFIVE AND THEREFORE MIGHT BE EXPERIENCE HE WAS LAST. KNOWN TO BE EMPLOYED AS
OVERSEAS NATIONAL END PAGE ONE
164-81-3729
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IN b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9064
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C LR 164-22
PAGE TWO
AIR LINES , LEASED AT KENNEDY AIRPORT, NEW YORK.
CALLER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF WHETHER SUSPECT EXPERIENCED SKYDIVER , BUT STATED WOULD BE THOROUGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT AIRPLANE FUNCTIONS.
OKLAHOMA CITY AT ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA WILL CONTACT AND OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND DETAILS OF SEPTEMBER NINETEEN SIXTYFIVE AND FORWARD PHOTOGRAPH TO SEATTLE.
NEW YORK AT KENNEDY AIRPORT WILL DETERMINE IF SUSPECT WAS WORKING NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR , NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, TIME OF HI JACKING . END
DCA K FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9065
b6 b7C
b6 b7c OFTIONAL FORM NO.
AT KENNEDY AIRPORT WILL DETERMINE IF SUSPECT WAS WORKING NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR , NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, TIME OF HI JACKING . END
DCA K FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-9065
b6 b7C
b6 b7c OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 1001-11.4 UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/3/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUB €
is being considered as a suspect in this matter because he represented FAA during a series of tests on the Boeing 727 air stairs conducted in 1963- 1964.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact local office of FAA. Attempt to determine further descriptive data on to possibly eliminate him as a suspect in this matter. RNN: k1b
PVN (3)
0010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9066
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-3730
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED A FILED AUG3 1372 EBL -SEAT LE IN
b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/3/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
is being considered as a suspect in this matter because he represented FAA during a series of tests on the Boeing 727 air stairs conducted in 1963- 1964.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact local office of FAA.
SA
NORJAK
RE:
is being considered as a suspect in this matter because he represented FAA during a series of tests on the Boeing 727 air stairs conducted in 1963- 1964.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact local office of FAA. Attempt to determine further descriptive data on to possibly eliminate him as a suspect in this matter.
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TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
8/3/72
FROM
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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RE:
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being considered as a suspect in this case because he participated in a test of the air stairs on the 727 conducted by the Boeing Company in 1963-1964.
It is noted that file was not available for review; however, one of the personnel participating in the tests whose file was available, was named
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact Boeing employee
concerning and obtain sufficient background information as well as whereabouts on 11/24/71 to eliminate him as a possible suspect.
in the tests whose file was available, was named
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact Boeing employee
concerning and obtain sufficient background information as well as whereabouts on 11/24/71 to eliminate him as a possible suspect.
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8/3/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
being considered as a suspect in this case because he participated in a test of the air stairs on the 727 conducted by the Boeing Company in 1963-1964.
It is noted that file was not 'available for review; however, one of the personnel participating in the tests whose file was available, was named
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact Boeing employee
concerning and obtain sufficient background information as well as whereabouts on 11/24/71 to eliminate him as a possible suspect.
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DB Cooper-9069OFTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 10 !- 11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/3/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE :
is being considered a suspect in this matter because he participated in a test of the air stairs of the 727 conducted by Boeing in 1963-1964. In addition, possesses a commercial pilot's license for both single and multi-engine airplanes.
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The following descriptive information concerning was obtained through review of Boeing personnel
files :
Name :
Sex :
Race :
Male Caucasian
DOB:
POB:
Height:
6'
Weight:
Hair:
Eyes :
Military Service:
170 lbs. Light Brown Hazel An officer in the USAF from 11/9/42 to 10/23/45.
Education:
Fraternal Organizations: Complexion:
Swarthy
SSAN:
Address :
Seattle, washington
Former Address: Organizations:
164-81-3732
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9070
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References : 1st
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9070
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References : 1st Federal Savings & Loan, 1908 3rd Ave., Seattle
Northwest Label Co., 2616 1st Ave., Seattle, Wn.
for the USAF
was during the war.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will attempt to determine location of on pertinent date to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
A &D
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DB Cooper-9071SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/3/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
is being considered a suspect in this matter because he participated in a test of the air stairs of the 727 conducted by Boeing in 1963-1964. In addition, possesses a commercial pilot's license for both single and multi-engine airplanes.
The following descriptive information concerning was obtained through review of Boeing personnel
files:
Name:
Sex :
Race:
Male
Caucasian
DOB:
POB:
Height:
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170 lbs,
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Hair:
Eyes :
Military Service:
Light Brown Hazel An officer in the USAF from 11/9/42 to 10/23/45.
Education:
Fraternal Organizations :
Complexion: SSAN:
swarthy
Address:
Seattle, Washington
Former Address :
Education:
Fraternal Organizations :
Complexion: SSAN:
swarthy
Address:
Seattle, Washington
Former Address : Organizations:
164-81-2732
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DB Cooper-9072FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
7/28/72
Transa.it the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO :
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles teletype to the Bureau dated
7/17/72.
Re: Suspect aka.
The following investigation was conducted in an effort to corroborate information furnished by Marina del Rey, California, on 7/17/72.
On 7/18/72, was interviewed at the Airport Marina Hotel, Manchester and Lincoln Avenue, Los Angeles. She advised her association with 
was discontinued over one year ago, although she had seen him and spoke with him at the Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, California, in early 1972. advised at that time he was living in Costa Rica.
over one year ago, although she had seen him and spoke with him at the Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, California, in early 1972. advised at that time he was living in Costa Rica. She had last known him to reside in the Santa Monica, California, and prior to that he had lived for a short time California. stated
had never discussed his business affairs with her and seemed somewhat secretive regarding his business and associates. She never knew him to be a sky diver or a pilot and stated he was "anything but the athletic type." She stated she was not in contact with at all in November of 1971 and was unable to provide any information concerning his activities at that time.
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Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9074
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On 7/19/72.
Santa Monica,
California. recalled had rented
at this modern complex in 1970 and in had moved into the mrow About Thanksgiving Day of 1971 had moved out and the continued occupancy until
recalled had rented
at this modern complex in 1970 and in had moved into the mrow About Thanksgiving Day of 1971 had moved out and the continued occupancy until 2/29/72. She stated
were gone the entire day of Thanksgiving, 11/25/71, and she stated that either one or two days prior to 11/25/71, had contacted her stating he had at that time indicated he had been drinking. heavily and did not know where he had
She had
and recalled
had mentioned he was leaving for South America but the would continue to live in the apartment.
was unable to recall, or to establish through records or notes, the specific dates these conversations took place with She added that the were out of town at the time she had opened the who had
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On the same date, Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, advised he personally knew who is now residing in Costa Rica. He stated periodically had appeared at the hotel during 1972 while making trips to the United States. made available all bar tabs, telephone bills, room rental records and reviewed all logical records for the dates of 11/23/71 through 11/25/71 and no record could be located indicating had made any charges at the hotel on
all bar tabs, telephone bills, room rental records and reviewed all logical records for the dates of 11/23/71 through 11/25/71 and no record could be located indicating had made any charges at the hotel on those dates. stated he knew to pay cash for meals and to drink a great deal of the time and if he had not charged these items no record would be retained at the hotel.
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On the same date, Surety National Bank, Marina del Rey, California, made available the records of checking account number Santa Monica, California. could locate no record indicating had a savings account or a safe deposit box at this bank.
A review of the bank records reveal this checking account was opened on 5/4/71, and is a current account. The current balance in the account is $95.75 and the largest deposit shown was made on 10/19/71, in the amount of $1, 346.14. No unusual activity was noted for November or December 1971, and the balance has regularly been maintained at a minimal two-figure amount since the account was opened.
On the same date, records of the Security First National Bank, Marina del Rey, California, were caused to be reviewed and no record of any
On the same date, records of the Security First National Bank, Marina del Rey, California, were caused to be reviewed and no record of any checking account, savings account. or safe deposit box could be located identifiable with
Records of Dun and Bradstreet, Los Angeles, revealed Westward Manufacturing, Inc., formerly known as Westward Coach Company, Inc., 2250 East Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, with another location at Medicine Hat, Utah, was incorporated in May 1970, in Arizona. This business started in mid 1970 for the sole purpose of manufacturing mobile homes. The officers were shown as born in
An "outside source" confirmed cash of $100,000 to $200,000 to start business and a bank balance in May 1970, for the firm was average low six figures.
In February 1971,
declined any financial information and in August 1971, the bank balance was reported in the average low five figures. A Dun and Bradstreet report dated 8/31/71, indicated Westward Manufacturing, Inc., entered involuntary bankruptcy in July 1971. On 7/28/71, the corporation was adjudicated bankrupt.
, entered involuntary bankruptcy in July 1971. On 7/28/71, the corporation was adjudicated bankrupt.
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was interviewed at his
On 7/27/72,
residence, California. advised he recalls being with at the in Santa Monica, having invited to have Thanksgiving dinner with them home in
California, on 11/24/71. specifically recalled on the following day at his, Lakewood, California. He recalled nad declined the invitation stating he was flying out of town. He stated had stated he was flying either to Phoenix, Arizona, or to Costa Rica and would be out of town on 11/25/71.
advised he quite possibly drove to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), on the morning of 11/25/71; however, he does not positively recall that he had done so. 'He explained that he has often driven to LAX on his business trips out of Los Angeles and he, in all liklihood, did so on 11/25/71, but could not state this positively.
continued stating he has observed the artist's conception of the hijacker in both "Look" magazine and "Stag" magazine and in his
continued stating he has observed the artist's conception of the hijacker in both "Look" magazine and "Stag" magazine and in his opinion the drawing definitely does not resemble He added he considers himself a very close friend of and has never known him to ever have parachuted or even considered parachuting at any time. He said entire disposition would make him, extremely doubtFul as to whether would be capable of such a crime as he is a very nervous person even as a passenger on a plane and is not at all atheletically inclined.
stated that he, as a pilot, would be the last to condone any type of hijacking and if he had any knowledge or suspicion that anyone, including was involved in such a matter he would readily cooperate with the FBI.
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is reportedly a former special agent of the FBI. He stated the names of business associates in Costa Rica are nd (first name unrecalled)
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attorney In view of the previous information provided by of Marina del Rey, California,
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attorney In view of the previous information provided by of Marina del Rey, California,
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that was in his office on 11/24/71, and statement that he conversed with at the
Santa Monica, on 11/24/71, it does not appear warrants further consideration as a logical suspect at this time and no further investigation will be conducted by Los Angeles, UACB.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9078OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IH EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 8/2/72
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:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of sa
at Seattle, 7/25/72
On 8/2/72 "was contacted by the writer
at his residence, Longview, Washington. He was asked about his location at time of captioned hi jacking and advised that he was then living at Longview, Washington and was at home the day of the hijacking as well as the next day. He could furnish no supporting witnesses to this fact except who were present at thetime of interview.
was closely observed by the interviewing agent and it was determined that he is 6'1" tall, weighs 225
was closely observed by the interviewing agent and it was determined that he is 6'1" tall, weighs 225 lbs. and while he bears a slight resemblance to the composite of the subject in this matter is extremely muscular and broad chested which fact would undoubtedly have been noticed by passengers and crew on the hijacked aircraft even though he wore a suit and topcoat.
In view of this visual observation it is felt is not identical with the UNSUB in this matter and it is recommended that no further investigation be conducted concerning hin.
ELIMINATE
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$010-10
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-90798/3/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

SUBJECT: NORJAK
1 5437
RE : 
As San Francisco is aware, as a suspect in this matter by various persons and photographs
Of have been shown to witnesses in this
(-P-)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
1 5437
RE : 
As San Francisco is aware, as a suspect in this matter by various persons and photographs
Of have been shown to witnesses in this matter, who have advised photographs are not identical with UNSUB.
On 8/2/72, SA Chicago, advised that in a series of conferences with UAL pilots, concerning hijacking matters, several UAL pilots indicated that they feel is identical with UNSUB. They advised that this rumor is a strong rumor among UAL pilots. One oflot advised that a is supposed to have heard from recently and knows his current whereabouts. UAL 737
In view of the continued reference to as a suspect, San Francisco is requested to contact in an effort to determine the current whereabouts of so that his whereabouts on date of captioned hijacking, can be established.
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3 - Seattle JSD :k1b (5) 1
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
As San Francisco is aware, has been named as a suspect in this matter by various
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
As San Francisco is aware, has been named as a suspect in this matter by various persons and photographs of have been shown to witnesses in this matter, who have advised photographs are not identical with UNSUB.
On 8/2/72, SA Chicago, advised that in a series of conferences with UAL pilots, concerning hijacking matters, several VAL pilots indicated that they feel is identical with UNSUB. They advised that this rumor is a strong rumor among UAL pilots. One pilot advised that a VAL 737 is supposed to have heard from recently and knows his current whereabouts.
In view of the continued reference to as a suspect, San Francisco is requested to contact in an effort to determine the current whereabouts of so that his whereabouts on date of captioned hijacking, can be established. 2 -- San Francisco 3 - Seattle JSD : k'1b (5)
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3735 164-81-2785OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITION CSA FPMA (n) CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/3/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/3/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
is being considered a suspect in this case because he participated in a test of the air stairs on the 727 conducted by Boeing in 1963 and 1964.
The following is a description of from a review of The Boeing file:
obtained
Name:
Sex :
Race:
DOB:
POB:
Height:
6'
Weight:
160 lbs.
Complexion:
SSAN:
Father:
Brother:
Education:
Fraternal Orgs. :
H.S. Education:
Attended
Interests:
Has a technical interest in automobiles and mathematics; hunting and fishing
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payton swing suw
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References :
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Tuscaloosa, Ala
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will attempt to determine further descriptive data and location of on pertinent date to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
Tuscaloosa, Ala
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will attempt to determine further descriptive data and location of on pertinent date to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
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DB Cooper-9083SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/3/72
SA
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RE:
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is being considered a suspect in this case because he participated in a test of the air stairs on the 727 conducted by Boeing in 1963 and 1964.
The following is a description of from a review of The Boeing file:
obtained
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Sex:
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DOB :
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Height:
6"
Weight:
160 lbs.
Complexion:
Swarthy
SSAN:
Father:
Brother:
Education:
Fraternal Orgs .:
H.S. Education:'
Attended
Interests :
Has a technical interest in automobiles and mathematics; hunting and fishing
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FEDER BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-81
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.
20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-81
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO: SAC, Seattle
RE: NORJAK
August 3, 1972
Sus
SUB G
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Eliminate
2/8/22 
REFERENCE: Telephone call from General Investigative Division on 7/26/72 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Bureau SPECIMENS:
Eight latent fingerprints, (tips, sides and lower joints of the fingers) and one latent impression (fingerprint or partial palm print) previously reported and remaining unidentified this case compared with available inked prints of FBI but no identification effected. Conclusive comparisons of these latent prints could not be conducted as the tips, sides and lower joints of the fingers are not recorded. No palm prints Identification Division files for this individual. Remaining unidentified latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints of 
Destick Guay L .. Patrick Gray, III, Acting Director
: THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
3737 164-81-2734 DB Cooper-9086
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Patrick Gray, III, Acting Director
: THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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FBI
SUB O
Date:
8/3/72
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Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
WEEKLY SUMMARY
NORJAK.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOEING PERSONNEL FILE REVIEW OF THOSE EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN AIR STAIRS TEST, THE FOLLOWING PERTINENT INFORMATION IS BEING SET FORTH HERE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A BOEING TEST TEAM EMPLOYEE BEING A SUSPECT, IN ITS PERSPECTIVE: ON JULY THIRTYONE, SEVENTYTWO, A BOEING COMPANY EXECUTIVE, MADE AVAILABLE A COPY OF THE BOEING TEST SUMMARY REPORT PERTAINING TO THE FLIGHT CONFIGURA- TION OF THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN. THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CONFIGURA- TION WAS USED DURING THE BOEING AIR STAIRS TEST: SPEED - ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFIVE KNOTS FLAPS - TWENTYFIVE DEGREES DOWN
ALTITUDE - TEN THOUSAND FEET. IN SEATTLE REPORT OF SA CHARLES E.
THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CONFIGURA- TION WAS USED DURING THE BOEING AIR STAIRS TEST: SPEED - ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFIVE KNOTS FLAPS - TWENTYFIVE DEGREES DOWN
ALTITUDE - TEN THOUSAND FEET. IN SEATTLE REPORT OF SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, FEBRUARY SIXTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, IT IS NOTED THAT UNSUB REQUESTED THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CONFIGURATION PRIOR TO TAKING OFF FROM SEA- TAC AIRPORT:
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-9087
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GEAR DOWN
FLAPS - FIFTEEN DEGREES DOWN ALTITUDE - TEN THOUSAND FEET, AFT DOOR OPEN AND THE AIR STAIRS DOWN. WHEN IT WAS EXPLAINED TO THE HIJACKER THAT THE PLANE COULD NOT TAKE OFF WITH THE AIR STAIRS DOWN, HE REPORTEDLY SAID IN A LOW VOICE, QUOTE YES THEY CAN, BUT THE COCKPIT CAN PUT IT DOWN AFTER THEY GET AIRBORNE. ENQUOTE. ON JULY TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYTWO, ADVISED THAT IF THE HIJACKER WAS A MEMBER OF, OR HAD CONSULTED WITH A MEMBER OF THE BOEING TEST TEAM, HE WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN COULD NOT HAVE TAKEN OFF WITH THE AIR STAIRS DOWN, NOR WOULD IT HAVE BEEN NECESSARY SINCE THE AIR STAIRS CAN EASILY BE LOWERED IN FLIGHT.
OR HAD CONSULTED WITH A MEMBER OF THE BOEING TEST TEAM, HE WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE SEVEN TWO SEVEN COULD NOT HAVE TAKEN OFF WITH THE AIR STAIRS DOWN, NOR WOULD IT HAVE BEEN NECESSARY SINCE THE AIR STAIRS CAN EASILY BE LOWERED IN FLIGHT.
STEWARDESS REMARKED UPON BEING INTERVIEWED SHORTLY AFTER THE HIJACKING, THAT THE AIR STAIRS AND THE CONTROLS FOR THE AIR STAIRS WERE THE ONLY THAT FUNCTION OF THE AIR CRAFT AT THE HIJACKER DID NOT SEEM TO BE FULLY AWARE OF.
AS WAS STATED IN THE LAST WEEKLY SUMMARY, LEADS HAVE BEEN SET OUT TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE DESCRIPTIVE
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INFORMATION, PAREN PICTURES, LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, ETC., END PAREN, FOR THOSE PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE AIR STAIRS TEST THAT COULD NOT BE ELIMINATED DURING THE FILE REVIEW.
NAMES OF ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS CONTINUE TO BE RECEIVED AND APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION INSTITUTED.
DB Cooper-9089FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 8/3/72
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM SAC, SEATTLE (169-81) NORJAK.
RE CABLEGRAM FROM ACTING DIRECTOR TO LEGAT MANAGUA DATED JULY NINETEEN, SEVENTYTWO.
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM SAC, SEATTLE (169-81) NORJAK.
RE CABLEGRAM FROM ACTING DIRECTOR TO LEGAT MANAGUA DATED JULY NINETEEN, SEVENTYTWO.
PER REFERENCED COMMUNICATION, ALL RECEIVING OFFICES
DISCONTINUE RE ₹ ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
AIRMAIL COPIES SENT 2 1 - Chicago (AM) 1 - Indianapolis (164-62) (AM) 1 - Knoxville (AM) 1 - Phoenix (164-100) (AM) 1 - Salt Lake City (164-24) (AM) 1 - Springfield (164-31) (AM) 1 - St. Louis (AM) 1 - WFO (164-169) (AM) RNN : j 1b
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DATE: 8/3/72
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: THE BOEING FILE REVIEW
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau 6/1/72.
Referenced communication advised The Boeing Company had furnished the names of their employees who were involved in a test of the 727 air stairs, conducted in 1963-1964. The personnel files for those individuals were carefully reviewed by SA in an attempt to eliminate
The personnel files for those individuals were carefully reviewed by SA in an attempt to eliminate all personnel involved in testing, as possible suspects. This review was completed on 7/25/72.
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The following is a list of Boeing personnel whose files were reviewed as well as pertinent descriptive data, concerning them, that would eliminate them as possible suspects or indicate further investigation is necessary.
Name
Descriptive Information
1.
hair sandy;
complexion not swarthy, eliminate
2.
complexion not swarthy; has thick lips, facial features not similar to artists conception (FFNSTAC) eliminate
164-81-3740
3.
Not a Boeing employee. Employed by FAA. No descriptive info concerning available at Boeing. Lead being set. forth to contact FAA re to eliminate him
as possible suspect SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED
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Name
4. CHARLES M. CLARK
5.
6.
7.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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Name
4. CHARLES M. CLARK
5.
6.
7.
8. WILLIAM LEE GRAY
9.
10.
11. EDWARD FERDINAND HARTZ
12.
Descriptive Information
Deceased - 1/6/69.
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chin. FENSTAC. Eliminate
6'3", complexion not swarthy. FFNSTAC. Eliminate
6'. 170 lbs. Hair light brown. Complexion swarthy. General descriptive information matches. Leads being set out to eliminate as possible suspect.
DOB 1/9/18. Hair blond. 5'11". 165 lbs. Eyes blue. No picture of GRAY in file. Eliminated because of age and hair color.
6', 160 lbs., complexion swarthy. General physical appearance similar to artists conception and leads being set out to eliminate as possible suspect. b6 b7C
Ears stand out from head. Complexion not swarthy. FFNSTAC. Eliminate.
DOB 8/26/14. Age and facial features preclude being considered as suspect.
6', 140 lbs.,
FENSTAC. Eliminate.
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Name
13.
14.
15.
16.
17. RICHARD LLEWELLYN (DIX) LEOSCH, JR.
18.
19. ERIK STANLEY LUND
20.
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Name
13.
14.
15.
16.
17. RICHARD LLEWELLYN (DIX) LEOSCH, JR.
18.
19. ERIK STANLEY LUND
20.
Descriptive Information
5'8", FFNSTAC.
Eliminate.
Boeing personnel file lost and not available for this review, however age at time Of NORJAK would have been and he is being eliminated because of this. Eliminate.
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5'8", complexion not swarthy. FFNSTAC. Eliminate.
5'10", 160 lbs., complexion not swarthy. FFNSTAC. Eliminate.
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DOB 5/26/18, complexion not swarthy. FFNSTAC. Eliminate.
5'10", 190 lbs., complexion not swarthy. FFNSTAC. Eliminate.
DOB 12/5/17. Complexion swarthy, however LUND's age at time of NORJAK precludes him from being a possible suspect. FFNSTAC. Eliminate.
6'1", 180 lbs., Eliminate.
FENSTAC.
DB Cooper-9093
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Name
21. CHARLES EDWARD MC OMBER
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
Descriptive Information
DOB 4/6/18, FFNSTAC Eliminate.
FFNSTAC
Eliminate
No Boeing file available. Leads being set out to contact (see below) to determine background information on
6'3", 185 lbs.
FFNSTAC
Eliminate
No Boeing file available. Leads being set out to contact (see below) to determine background information on
6'3", 185 lbs.,
FFNSTAC. Eliminate
6'2", 190 lbs., hair light brown. FFNSTAC Eliminate.
FENSTAC
Eliminate
5'10", 180 lbs.,
FFNSTAC Eliminate
5'10", 180 lbs.,
FFNSTAC Eliminate
5'9", 185 lbs.,
FENSTAC Eliminate
6'2", 183 lbs.,
FENSTAC. Eliminate
5'11", 185., hair light brown, mouth too big, FENSTAC Eliminate
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DB Cooper-9094
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It is noted that UNSUB in this matter requested that the aft door must be opened and the stairs down during take off. When it was explained to the hijacker that the plane could not take off with the stairs down, he reportedly said in a low voice, "Yes they can, but the cockpit can put it down after they get airborne."
On 7/26/72,
Boeing Company Executive, advised that if the hijacker was a member of or had consulted with a member of The Boeing test team, he would have known that the 727 could not have taken off with the air stairs down; nor would it have been necessary, since the air stairs can easily be lowered in flight.
Executive, advised that if the hijacker was a member of or had consulted with a member of The Boeing test team, he would have known that the 727 could not have taken off with the air stairs down; nor would it have been necessary, since the air stairs can easily be lowered in flight.
On 7/31/72, advised that all personnel involved in the Boeing tests have been interviewed by Boeing Security Personnel and at the time of interview, copies of the artist's conception of UNSUB were provided to those personnel interviewed. specifically requested that any further interviews with Boeing personnel be arranged through him and that consideration be given to prior contact with Boeing employees because of valuable work time involved.
On 7/31/72, made available, a copy of the Boeing testssummary report dealing with the flight configuration of the 727 during testing. The following is a summary of the configuration used during the Boeing air stairs test:
Speed - 125 knots Flaps - 25 degrees down Altitude - 10,000 feet
The following information was obtained from The Boeing report: " ... the air (star was quite stable when it was down and no airplane control problems were experienced.
the air (star was quite stable when it was down and no airplane control problems were experienced. No excessive cabin pressure transients were noted with the aft entry door open and the stair extended. The environment near the aft entry door allowed it to be safely opened and the stair retracted at speeds up to 300 knots."
In Seattle report of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL dated 2/16/72, it is noted that UNSUB requested the following configuration upon taking off from Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport:
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DB Cooper-9095
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Gear down Flaps 15 degrees Altitude - 10,000 feet
It is apparent therefore, that the configuration requested by UNSUB is not the same as used in Boeing air stair testing.
further stated that the Boeing test results occupy many volumes and because of the many copies made and length of time since test conducted (8 years), it is not possible to determine the names of all persons who might have had access to the test results.
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- 6 -OPTIONAL FORM NO.
made and length of time since test conducted (8 years), it is not possible to determine the names of all persons who might have had access to the test results.
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DB Cooper-9096
- 6 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY toll EDITION GSA FAMA (It CFR) 101-1L) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
.8/3/72
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE: THE BOEING FILE REVIEW
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau 6/1/72.
Referenced communication advised The Boeing Company had furnished the names of their employees who were involved in a test of the 727 air stairs, conducted in 1963-1964. The personnel files for those individuals were carefully reviewed by SA in an attempt to eliminate all personnel involved in testing, as possible suspects. This review was completed on 7/25/72.
The following is a list of Boeing personnel whose files were reviewed as well as pertinent descriptive data, concerning them, that would eliminate them as possible suspects or indicate further investigation is necessary.
Name
Descriptive Information
1.
hair sandy;
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2.
complexion not swarthy; has thick lips, facial features not similar to artists conception (FFNSTAC)
complexion not swarthy; has thick lips, facial features not similar to artists conception (FFNSTAC) eliminate 164-81-3740 Not a Boeing employee. Employed by FAA. No descriptive info concerning available at Boeing. Lead being set forth to contact FAA re to eliminate him as possible suspect SEARCHED ...... INDEXED. SERIALIZED CE FILED LK AUG4 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE IN
3.
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DB Cooper-9097
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1010-14OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY IM EDITION GSA FPHAR (A CPR) 101-15.6 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 8/4/72
FROM :	SA	SUBK
SUB H
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sus X

RE: ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
Enclosed is a copy of photo KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section of the Facial Identification Catalogue, and a copy of the artist's composite of UNSUB.
The Bureau advised by teletype dated 12/17/71 as follows :
"It is expected the Seattle Office will
The Bureau advised by teletype dated 12/17/71 as follows :
"It is expected the Seattle Office will continue to give this matter close supervisory attention and insure investigation is conducted promptly and thoroughly."
In view of this, the enclosed information is being submitted in memorandum form, first for supervisor evaluation and approval prior to being forwarded to the Bureau for approval.
A key witness, was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's conception was not a good likeness of the hijacker. In an FD-302 dated 12/2/71, stated that the coneption was not, in her opinion, a good likeness of the hijacker. She requested permission to examine the Facial Identification Catalogue and immediately picked out photo #KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section stating, "that is him, except for the years and hair." She explained that the person depicted in that particular photo closely resembled the man; however, the ears of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head and she felt that the hair line should be somewhat lower than that on the man depicted on photo KK5-1.
" She explained that the person depicted in that particular photo closely resembled the man; however, the ears of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head and she felt that the hair line should be somewhat lower than that on the man depicted on photo KK5-1. She was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's conception shown to her was not a good likeness of the hijacker.
164-81-3741
A comparison of the artist's composite of UNSUB and photo KK5-1 revealed the primary difference between the two photos is UNSUB's composite appears to be a man much younger than theman depicted in photo KK5-1. The man in KK5-1 appears to be in his mid-40s while the composite shows the man in his late 20s or early 30s. SEARCHED, INDEXED
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Witness advised on 11/29/71 that the artist's composite of UNSUB depicted a man too young.
Witness advised on 11/29/71 the man depicted in artist's composite appears younger than UNSUB actually is.
Stewardess on 11/25/71 advised the man depicted in artist's composite is "too young.
Witness advised on 11/29/71 the man depicted in artist's composite appears younger than UNSUB actually is.
Stewardess on 11/25/71 advised the man depicted in artist's composite is "too young."
From a review of Seattle report of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL dated 2/16/72, it is apparent that the only witnesses to see UNSUB for any length of time, at a close distance, were the three Northwest Airlines stewardesses. Therefore, their opinions should be given more consideration and any artist's conception of UNSUB should reflect more of their views than those of the other witnesses.
To date 475 suspects have been developed based on appearance, as well as other features. Many of the suspects were developed because of their resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB. A great number of these suspects have turned out to be in their 20s or early 30s, with light or fair complexion. According to witnesses, UNSUB's age is in the mid-40s and his complexion is olive or Latin in appearance. The artist's composite clearly looks like a man in his late 20s or 30s and his complexion is difficult to determine from the black and white sketch.
The artist's composite clearly looks like a man in his late 20s or 30s and his complexion is difficult to determine from the black and white sketch.
Many agent hours are necessary to eliminate a suspect once developed. To investigate a suspect who should never have been considered is inefficient as well as ineffective. Redoing the artist's composite to better approximate the age and complexion of UNSUB should save many fruitless hours of agent investigation time.
In view of the above the following lead is suggested:
A Bureau artist should recontact the three Northwest Airlines stewardesses and amend the current composite to better reflect his age and complexion. The sketch should be done in color showing full face, full face with dark glasses, side profile and a sketch showing the hijackers height and build in a standing position. All sketches should be in color to indicate UNSUB's swarthy complexion.
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The FBI Laboratory should provide information to the Bureau artist as to color of hair based upon a single hair sample submitted previously by the Las Vegas Division.
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DB Cooper-9104
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The FBI Laboratory should provide information to the Bureau artist as to color of hair based upon a single hair sample submitted previously by the Las Vegas Division. It is noted that this hair was found on the head rest towel on the back of the seat reportedly occupied by UNSUB. It is further noted that this hair is being held by the Las Vegas Division as evidence. If the exact color of the hair was not determined in the initial Laboratory examination, the Las Vegas Division should be directed to forward it to the Laboratory for a color examination.
DB Cooper-9105
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KK5-1
DB Cooper-9106OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 182 EDITION GSA FPMR (a CFR) 101-140
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (168-81) (P)
DATE: 8/4/72
Sub E
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 
Re Memo of SA
to SAC, 8/1/72
SUB M SUBX
Referenced memorandum contained information regarding alleging that he is able to locate currency by means of
On 8/2/72
telephonically advised
that had changed his original location of a currency cache to a spot approximately 24 miles east of the original location.
M SUBX
Referenced memorandum contained information regarding alleging that he is able to locate currency by means of
On 8/2/72
telephonically advised
that had changed his original location of a currency cache to a spot approximately 24 miles east of the original location. It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps and in other data, and also approximately 1} miles from Point A, of a triangulated search area, in a northerly direction.
On 8/3/72 the writer, and went to the intersection of County Roads 16 and 32 in Clark County where and exhibited time honored techniques This resulted in producing What they concluded to be the direction and approximate location of a large sum of currency. Three other reference points were located on County Road 20 and using the same method angles were determined setting up a triangle in which this large amount of currency is believed to be located by
Oneother reference point. being Point A (Supra), was located, after which both using their technique produced an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle.
being Point A (Supra), was located, after which both using their technique produced an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle.
Maps explaing the above information are attached to this communication.
The writer to test the veracity of the technique used hid small sums of currency in various locations and observed both locate the hidden currency using the
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at outlined in red on one of the attached maps.
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(2) NDS
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO $
A
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/28/72
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
P
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SE
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Re Kansas City airtel to Seattle, 3/16/72. Juli of
Kansas Bureau of
164-81-12 (225)
Investigation.
TO $
A
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
6/28/72
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
P
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SE
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Re Kansas City airtel to Seattle, 3/16/72. Juli of
Kansas Bureau of
164-81-12 (225)
Investigation. Toneka Kansas, has requested that photographs furnished the FBI on 1/12/72 be returned b6 to him it copies have been made or if the FBI has no further use for them.
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Seattle requested to return photographs of to Kansas City.
lecquant à MP 31172 kw
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DB Cooper-9108 8/4/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
-
RE:
Re Kansas City letter to Seattle 6/28/72.
Sur. 164-81-100 (226)
Enclosed for Kansas City are the two photographs furnished by Kansas City to Seattle.
ARMED & DANGEROUS. 3 - Kansas City (Encl. 2) " Seattle (1 - 164-81
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164-81-3744
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO :	SAC,' KANSAS	CITY (164-80)
PROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (
2) " Seattle (1 - 164-81
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DB Cooper-9109
164-81-3744
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO :	SAC,' KANSAS	CITY (164-80)
PROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (-P~)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
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Re Kansas City letter to Seattle 6/28/72,
Ser 164.81-16 (226)
Enclosed for Kansas City are the two photographs furnished by Kansas City to Seattle.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

RE :
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Re Portland airtel to Seattle 1/4/72 re UNIDENTIFIED WITNESS WHO FURNISHED INFORMATION REGARDING CENTURY SKYDIVING TEAM.
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On 5/17/72, advised that he returned, to the State of Washington around the first of May, 1972, after being out of state working on construction jobs since December, 1971.
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On 5/17/72, advised that he returned, to the State of Washington around the first of May, 1972, after being out of state working on construction jobs since December, 1971. He advised he has no idea who the UNSUB in this matter is and further that he cannot recall ever knowing anyone by the name of stated he last participated in , skydiving activities in 1968 in the Vancouver, Washington area. added that a friend of his may be able to
provide some information regarding this matter in that still participates in skydiving activities.
On 5/17/72
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are currently living In Goldendale, Washington on the weekends only and in Portland, Oregon, during the weekdays. stated
could be reached at his place of employment, the Portland, Oregon, phone number
during normal working hours from Monday through Friday. added that currently white, male, 5'9",
birthday is and that he is
LEADS 164-81-37:45
PORTLAND DIVISION
2
doarshad Jarialized At Portland, Oregon adexed 1od - Seattle (1 - 164-81- b6 b7C (5) 2 - Portland
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Will locate and
45
PORTLAND DIVISION
2
doarshad Jarialized At Portland, Oregon adexed 1od - Seattle (1 - 164-81- b6 b7C (5) 2 - Portland
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Will locate and interview
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ARMED & DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9112.OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1
MAY 1842 EDITION
GSA FPMR (0) CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GO RNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
7-6-72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NOR JAK
00: Seattle
Re memo of SA
dated 4/20/72.
was contacted subse- quent to referenced memo, at which time she supplied the location of employment in Portland, Oregon.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will check Sub. of to determine employment in Portland, Oregon, and thereafter set out leads to determine if he is identical to the UNSUB of instant matter.
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$ 1972

ICI-SEATTLE

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FILED 
$ 1972

ICI-SEATTLE

*10-101
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NRØØB OC PLAIN 4 610 PM 8-5-72 DBW NITEL TO SEATTLE FROM OKLAHOMA CITY 164-56 P 2P
NORJAK , 00 : SEATTLE.
RE LITTLE ROCK TEL INSTANT DATE.
INSTANT DATE
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CARTER
COUNTY SO; AND
CARTER CO DA
OFFICE, ALL AT ARDMORE, ADVISED THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICES HAD NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH
AMERICAN FLYERS, INC., "(FLIGHT SCHOOL ) ARDMORE AIRPORT, ADVISED HE RECALLS
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WHO WAS FOR AMERICAN FLYERS AIRLINE, INC. (AIRLINES) WHO "ONE NIGHT , DATE UNRECALLED,
AND PUT IN CITY JAIL. AS A RESULT OF THESE ACTS, WAS FIRED BY AIRLINES.
NO PERSONNEL RECORDS ON AT END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-9114OC 164-56
PAGE TWO
AMERICAN FLYERS, INC., ARDMORE AIRPORT. RECORDS OF AMERICAN FLYERS AIRLINES CORP. NOW DEFUNCT OR AT HARRISBURG, PENNSYL - VANIA WHERE AMERICAN FLYERS AIRLINE MERGED WITH UNIVERSAL AIRLINES NOW DEFUNCT.
NOW DEFUNCT OR AT HARRISBURG, PENNSYL - VANIA WHERE AMERICAN FLYERS AIRLINE MERGED WITH UNIVERSAL AIRLINES NOW DEFUNCT.
DARRELL MCGUIRE, MUNICIPAL JUDGE, ARDMORE, REMEMBERS INCIDENT AND RECALLS FROM AMERICAN FLYERS AIRLINE BEING
PLACED IN JAIL MCGUIRE COULD NOT ADVISE WHY MUNICI-
PAL COURT DOCKET HAD NO RECORD ON 
A SEARCH OF PD BOOKING DOCKET WAS NEGATIVE ON
BUT THERE WAS A RECORD ON WM, ADDRESS
CASE NUMBER
CASE NUMBER
CASE NUMBER
THE MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET REFLECTED
BUT LATER COMMITTED OCT. SIXTEEN SIXTYFIVE, AND RELEASED NOV. TWELVE, SIXTYFIVE.
PLEASE CORRECT DATE TO READ 8-4-72 END JJT
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9115
CLR
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (AF CFIt) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Re Oklahoma City airtel to Seattle 7/26/72.
Investigation by Oklahoma City has provided information that and can be eliminated has
as suspects in this matter. However, still not been eliminated.
Investigation by Oklahoma City has provided information that and can be eliminated has
as suspects in this matter. However, still not been eliminated.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Renton, Washington
Will recontact and obtain from her a photo of
At Seattle, Washington :
Will display photo to appropriate witnesses in order to eliminate as a suspect in this matter.
A & D 3 file (1 - 164-81- RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3748
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FILED
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DB Cooper-9116
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/4/72
SA
NORJAK
RE:
Re Oklahoma City airtel to Seattle 7/26/72.
Investigation by Oklahoma City has provided information that and can be eliminated has
as suspects in this matter. However, still not been eliminated.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Renton, Washington
Will recontact and obtain from her a photo of
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At Seattle, Washington
Will display photo to appropriate witnesses in order to eliminate as a suspect in this matter.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Renton, Washington
Will recontact and obtain from her a photo of
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At Seattle, Washington
Will display photo to appropriate witnesses in order to eliminate as a suspect in this matter. b6 b7C 
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164-81-3748
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED TILED FEI-SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-9117OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19 DIXTION [+ GSA FPMR (a CET) 101-116 UNITED STATES GU ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Reference letter from
dated 6/24/72.
Referenced communication suggested as a
possible suspect in this matter because of the similarity of his appearance to the artist's composite of UNSUB.
of an organization known as the Children of God. Children of God is an international organization that recruits young people and attempts to obtain from them all their wordly possessions. The members of Children of God live in communes located throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.
It is unlikely that is UNSUB in this matter however, it is necessary to follow through on every logical lead received concerning this matter.
It is unlikely that is UNSUB in this matter however, it is necessary to follow through on every logical lead received concerning this matter.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At 1 Washington
2
and attempt
Will interview to determine her reliability as well as any information that she may have concerning 
Referenced letter should be included with this lead. (3)- file (1 - RNN : k1b (3) eu
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Received $1/8 six
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8/4/72
SA
NORJAK
RE :
Reference letter from
dated 6/24/72.
Referenced communication suggested as a
possible suspect in this matter because of the similarity of his appearance to the artist's composite of UNSUB.
of an organization known as the Children of God. Children of God is an international organization that recruits young people and attempts to obtain from them all their wordly possessions.
Children of God is an international organization that recruits young people and attempts to obtain from them all their wordly possessions. The members of Children of God live in' communes located throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.
It is unlikely that is UNSUB in this matter however, it is necessary to follow through on every logical lead received concerning this matter.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Washington
Will interview
and attempt to determine her reliability as well as any information that she may have concerning
(3)- file (1 - Referenced letter should be included with this lead.
RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3749
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED LOFILED AT
FEL-SEATILE IN
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9119 
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 182 EDITION GSA FPMR IM CFR) SDie118 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) *
DATE: 8/4/72
FROM
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Re Cleveland letter to Seattle 6/5/72.
Background information concerning was provided by Cleveland in referenced communication.
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) *
DATE: 8/4/72
FROM
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Re Cleveland letter to Seattle 6/5/72.
Background information concerning was provided by Cleveland in referenced communication.
Attempts to obtain a copy of the "RCMP Gazette" June, 1967 issue at the Seattle Main Library and at the University of Washington Library, negative.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION at Bellingham, Washington
3 : Will though liaison sources, obtain a copy of instant magazine and review it for descriptive information concerning in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Copy of serial 3621 should accompany this lead. (3 - file : (1 - RNN : k1b (3) RU
164-81-3750
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED & FILED AUG 1 1572 FBL SEATTLE
1cc
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
1010-XH
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9120 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/4/72
SA
b6 b7C
NORJAK
RE :
Re Cleveland letter to Seattle 6/5/72.
Background information concerning was provided by Cleveland in referenced communication.
Attempts to obtain a copy of the "RCMP Gazette" June, 1967 issue at the Seattle Main Library and at the University
Attempts to obtain a copy of the "RCMP Gazette" June, 1967 issue at the Seattle Main Library and at the University of Washington Library, negative.
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION at Bellingham, Washington
Will though liaison sources, obtain a copy of instant magazine and review it for descriptive information concerning in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Copy of serial 3621 should accompany this lead. 
3 - file (1
RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3750
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
FEI-SÉATILE
N
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9121OPTIONAL POTOK NO. 10 MAY 11 EDITION GSA FPMR (& CPR) X1-11.4 UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum,
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
8/4/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
Re Butte nitel to Albany dated 7/27/72.
Referenced communication requested Seattle to determine through DMV records if a resident of
Washington. 
On 8/1/72, a check of DMV records at Olympia, revealed no record on file of any driver named or any vehicle registered to A & D
0 - file (1 - 164-81 RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3751
SEARCHED.
On 8/1/72, a check of DMV records at Olympia, revealed no record on file of any driver named or any vehicle registered to A & D
0 - file (1 - 164-81 RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3751
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED DEFILED ALE AUG 1 1372 FBI-SEATTLE
IN
5016 -**
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9122
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C8/4/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
RE:
Re Butte nitel to Albany dated 7/27/72.
Referenced communication requested Seattle to determine through DMV records if a resident of Washington.
On 8/1/72, a check of DMV records at Olympia, revealed no record on file of any driver named or any vehicle registered to A & D
(3) - file 
(1 - 164-81- RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3751 SEARCH'ED ________ {\\CEXED
Fol-SEATTLE IN
DB Cooper-9123
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
b6 b7C8/1/72
TELETYPE
NITEL
TO: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) SAC, ST. LOUIS
FROM: SAC, ALBANY (164-47) (P)
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUTTE NITEL DATED JULY TWENTYSEVEN LAST.
INVESTIGATION TO DATE DISCLOSES
b6 b7C FORMERLY OF ILION, NEW YORK, WAS STILL ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY MARCH THIRTY, NINETEEN SEVENTY, AT MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA, WHERE HE RESIDED AT UNKNOWN
TO DATE DISCLOSES
b6 b7C FORMERLY OF ILION, NEW YORK, WAS STILL ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY MARCH THIRTY, NINETEEN SEVENTY, AT MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA, WHERE HE RESIDED AT UNKNOWN ADDRESS
HOWEVER, INQUIRIES WITH ILION, NEW YORK, POLICE AND POSTAL PERSONNEL, HERKIMER, NEW YORK, CREDIT BUREAU AND ALL DIRECTORY REVIEWS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SUBSEQUENT WHEREABOUTS OR ACTIVITIES.
DIRECT CONTACT WITH
b6 b7C
ILION, NEW YORK, APPEARS
1-PORTLAND (AM) C-SEATTLE (AM) 1-ALBANY JLK: mma (3)
164-81-3754
SEARCHED INDEXED SERA1200 - FILED AUG 5 1972 FRI -SEATTLE
N
DB Cooper-9145
b6 b7C
b6 b7C8/1/72
TELETYPE
NITEL
AL 164-47 PAGE TWO
NECESSARY TO OBTAIN
PRESENT ADDRESS.
b6 b7C
PARENTS PRESENTLY ON VACATION BUT REPORTEDLY IN AREA. CONTACT WITH THEM IN IMMEDIATE FUTURE IS ANTICIPATED TO OBTAIN PRESENT ADDRESS WITHOUT DISCLOSING OF FULL DETAILS OF INSTANT MATTER.
AIR MAIL COPIES SENT TO PORTLAND AND SEATTLE.
DB Cooper-9146 8/ 37/2
Due RIGHE.
AIRTEL AIRMIAL
306

TO:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)
FROM:	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
RE :	NORJAK
Re: Suspect RICHARD FLOYD MC
AIRTEL AIRMIAL
306

TO:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)
FROM:	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
RE :	NORJAK
Re: Suspect RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.

Enclosed for the Charlotte Division is one copy of Salt Lake City airtel to Seattle, 6/13/72, which contains a review of investigation conducted regarding the pertinent period 11/24/71 and the period immediately preceding and following this date which concerns the activities of suspect MC COY.
Also enclosed for Charlotte are one cory each of FD-302s concerning interviews of
of suspect of suspect MC COY, and MC COY, on 6/29/72 at Salt Lake City, Utah.
For the information of the Charlotte division. in past contacts with Bureau Agents has been hostile; however, in conversation with U. S. Probation Officer, Salt Lake City, she indicated that in the event MC COY were to receive more than a twenty year sentence It is noted MC COY received a 45 year sentence, and in view of this her attitude may possibly have changed.
Probation Officer, Salt Lake City, she indicated that in the event MC COY were to receive more than a twenty year sentence It is noted MC COY received a 45 year sentence, and in view of this her attitude may possibly have changed.
It should be noted that extensive investigation has been conducted by several divisions in an effort to positively eliminate MC COY regarding NORJAK; however, his exact whereabouts at 2:00 p.m. on 11/24/71 has not been established. 
2 - Charlotte (Enc. 3) 1 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Salt Lake City
RWH:nsb (5)
164-81-3755
CACHED _INDEXED ARENUN IZED -FREDAG AUG.5 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
DB Cooper-9147
b6 b7C
b6 b7Cb6 b7C
SU 164-24
LEADS'
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
AT COVE CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
Will locate and interview
telephone in an effort to positively establish the whereabouts of suspect MC COY on 11/24/71, 'noting that a collect telephone call was received at the MC COY residence in Provo, Utah, from Las Vegas, Nevada, at 10:41 p.m., 11/25/71, and that MC COY's BankAmericard was utilized between the hours of 11:00 p.m., 11/25/71, and 9:00 a.m., 11/26/71, to purchase gasoline at Las Vegas, Nevada, 11/25/71 being Thanksgiving Day.
, 11/25/71, and 9:00 a.m., 11/26/71, to purchase gasoline at Las Vegas, Nevada, 11/25/71 being Thanksgiving Day.
SALT LAKE CITY DIVISION
AT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Will prepare and submit report concerning investi- gation conducted regarding RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. as suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9148
- 2* -Suc K 8/7/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
To
:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
-1
ATTN :
GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (~P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: ARTIST'S CONCEPTION
Enclosed is a copy of photo KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section of the Facial Identification Catalogue, and a copy of the artist's composite of UNSUB.
The following information is being submitted for Bureau review, and the enclosed leads are being set forth on an UACB basis:
On 12/2/71, a key witness, insisted that the artist's conception was not a good likeness of the hijacker. She requested permission to examine the Facial Identification Catalogue and immediately picked out photograph KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section stating, "that is him, except for the ears and hair.
She requested permission to examine the Facial Identification Catalogue and immediately picked out photograph KK5-1 in the Facial Lines Section stating, "that is him, except for the ears and hair." She explained that the person depicted in that particular photograph resembled the man; however, the ears of the hijacker did not protrude as far from the head and she felt that the hair line should be somewhat lower than that on the man depicted on photo KK5-1. She was very adamant in her insistence that the artist's conception shown to her was not a good likeness of the hijacker.
A comparison of the artist's composite of UNSUB and photo KK5-1 revealed the primary difference between the two photos is UNSUB's composite appears to be a man much younger than the man depicted in photo KK5-1. The man in KK5-1 appears to be in his mid-40s while the composite shows the man in his late 20s or early 30s.
2 - Bureau (Encl 1) (164-2111)
1 - Las Vegas (Encl 1) (164-60)
1 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Encl 1)
(8 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : k1b
2
9764-81-3755 DB Cooper-9149
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
In addition, the following witnesses indicated their dissatisfaction with the artist's sketch:
Witness
2 - Bureau (Encl 1) (164-2111)
1 - Las Vegas (Encl 1) (164-60)
1 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Encl 1)
(8 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : k1b
2
9764-81-3755 DB Cooper-9149
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSE 164-81
In addition, the following witnesses indicated their dissatisfaction with the artist's sketch:
Witness advised on 11/29/71, that the artist's composite of UNSUB depicted a man too young. Witness advised on 11/29/71, the man depicted in artist's composite appears younger than UNSUB actually is. Stewardess on 11/25/71, advised the man depicted in artist's composite is "too young."
To date 475 suspects have been developed based on appearance, as well as other features. Many of the suspects were developed because of their resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB. A great number of these suspects have turned out to be in their 20s or early 30s, with light or fair complexion. According to witnesses, UNSUB's age is in the mid-40s and his complexion is olive or Latin in appearance. The artist's composite clearly looks like a man in his late 20s or early 30s and his complexion is difficult to determine from the black and white sketch.
Many agent hours are necessary to eliminate a suspect once developed.
The artist's composite clearly looks like a man in his late 20s or early 30s and his complexion is difficult to determine from the black and white sketch.
Many agent hours are necessary to eliminate a suspect once developed. Redoing the artist's composite to better approximate the age and complexion of UNSUB should save many fruitless hours of agent investigation time.
From a review of Seattle report of SA CHARLES H. FARRELL dated 2/16/72, it is apparent that the only witnesses to see UNSUB for any length of time, at a close distance, were the three Northwest Airlines stewardesses. Therefore, their opinions should be given more consideration and any artist's conception of UNSUB should reflect more of their views than those of the other witnesses.
In view of the above the following lead is being set forth on an UACB basis:
A Bureau artist will recontact the three Northwest Airlines stewardesses and amend the current composite to better reflect his age and complexion. The sketch should be done in color showing full face, full face with dark glasses, side profile and a sketch showing the hijackers height and build in a standing position.
The sketch should be done in color showing full face, full face with dark glasses, side profile and a sketch showing the hijackers height and build in a standing position. All sketches should be in color to indicate UNSUB's swarthy complexion.
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9150
- 2 ×SE 164-81
The FBI Laboratory will provide information to the Bureau artist as to color of hair based upon a single hair sample submitted previously by the Las Vegas Division. It is noted that this hair was found on the head rest towel on the back of the seat reportedly occupied by UNSUB. It is further noted that this hair is being held by the Las Vegas Division as evidence. If the exact color of the hair was not determined in the initial Laboratory examination, the Las Vegas Division should be directed to forward it to the Laboratory for a color examination.
The Seattle Division will, upon receipt of copies of the amended sketch, supervise its distribution.
DB Cooper-9151
- 3 -BUR 164-2111 11-30-71
KK5-1
DB Cooper-91520-9 (Rev. 5-18-71)
Transmit in {Type in plaintext or code} Via AIRTEL
FBI
TSUB Z
(Priority}
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 
FROM:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
5-18-71)
Transmit in {Type in plaintext or code} Via AIRTEL
FBI
TSUB Z
(Priority}
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 
FROM:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
1
Asotin, Washington, recently telephonically contacted FBI Headquarters and advised that of the early morning of he was visiting the 
Diamond K Bar in Asotin when he was approached by an Zindividual who identified himself as D. B. Cooper. This individual was in the company of a blond white woman who apparently was known by the bartender of that bar. He said this individual bore a'good likeness to the unknown subject of this case whose photograph he had seen in the Post Office. Shortly after he left this bar he observed a Mercury or Lincoln convertible bearing Idaho license which he considered suspicious. He, however, did not Tee the individual who identified himself as D. B. Cooper in or near this automobile. provided the above information confidentially and did not wish his name connected with any investigation that may be conducted and further declined to furnish his address or telephone number.
provided the above information confidentially and did not wish his name connected with any investigation that may be conducted and further declined to furnish his address or telephone number.
Seattle contact bartender at Diamond K Bar, Asotin, Washington, in an effort to resolve this matter. Butte ascertain owner of Idaho license referred to above and conduct necessary investigation to determine if he is identical with the unknown subject in this case.
2 - Butte b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
(Do not type below this line.)
Lead
164-81-3757
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 17 FILED 2. AUG 7 1972 
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9153
(This line for LEFT MARGIN.)
Date
8/3/72
b6 b7C b7D OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (E CER) IC !- 11 .. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
b6 b7C
TO
SAC, CHICAGO
DATE:
8/3/72
FROM
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
-P-
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles letter to Kansas City, 7/11/72.
For the information of the Chicago Division, on 6/23/72, a source of the Los Angeles Division stated that seven or eight years ago at the Norwood Bar, Nordhoff and Woodley.
For the information of the Chicago Division, on 6/23/72, a source of the Los Angeles Division stated that seven or eight years ago at the Norwood Bar, Nordhoff and Woodley. Sepulveda, Cali- fornia. The source stated that had served in the U. S. Air Force, and was
b6 b7C
He was mustered
out of the Air Force in 1963.
The source stated she had not seen or heard
from for about six years and when last seen, he had taken a job with TWA, New York City,
b6 b7C
She described
as around 40 years of age, 5'10", blond hair, blue eyes, slight build, and resembled the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER in captioned case.
On 8/1/72, Kansas b6 City, Missouri, advised SA that their b7C
records indicate only one such employee, past or-present:
born in
) Social Security No.
b6 b7C
was hired
in New York City as
and currently employed as
TWA, Chicago, Illinois. advised that file and possibly a photograph can be obtained through the THA, Chicago.
2 - Chicago 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Kansas City JVL:1w (8)
164-81-3758
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED CC FILED CE AUG 7 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
N
Ha, U.
2 - Chicago 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Kansas City JVL:1w (8)
164-81-3758
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED CC FILED CE AUG 7 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
N
Ha, U. S. Savings Fonds Reg.
DB Cooper-9154, KC 164-80
LEAD: CHICAGO:
AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:
Through TWA
obtain background and photograph of and furnish to Seattle, Minneapolis, and Portland for the purpose of ascertaining if should be considered a logical suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-9155
2
b6 b7C b6 b7C
In reference to D. B. Cooper
Morton, Washington. Bought a place north of Toledo, Washington, for over $100,000. About 25 to 30 air miles north of Woodland.
Looks identical to Cooper, except for face hair. Same size and height and build.
on his job travels two and three days at a time without being questioned on his whereabouts.
He was also in the service. Have not been able to find out if it was the Air Force.
CONTAINS RECYCIZE MIATIMELLS
DB Cooper-9156
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-3759
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED
AUG 71972
N
b6
b7CSeattle Post-Intelligencer SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98111
b6 b7C
Mr.
INDEXED SERIALIZED
AUG 71972
N
b6
b7CSeattle Post-Intelligencer SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98111
b6 b7C
Mr. J. E. Milnes Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 2nd Avenue Seattle, Wash.
DB Cooper-9157 #15
DB Cooper-9158SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
8/7/72
b6 :b7C
SA
NORJAK
RE:
b6
b7C
The following SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER Secret Witness letter was received at the Seattle FBI Office on 8/7/72.
"In reference to D.B. COOPER
b6 Morton, Washington. Bought a place north of Toledo, Washington, for over $100,000. About 25 to 30 air miles north of Woodland.
b7C
"Looks identical to COOPER, except for face hair' Same size and height and build.
on his job travels two and three days at a time without being questioned on his whereabouts. b7c
"He was also in the service. Have not been able to find out if it was the Air Force."
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Morton, Washington
Will discreetly determine background and descriptive information regarding b6
Will determine if records. 3760
Will attempt to obtain photograph of display to appropriate witnesses .
Morton, Washington
Will discreetly determine background and descriptive information regarding b6
Will determine if records. 3760
Will attempt to obtain photograph of display to appropriate witnesses ...
RNN : k1b (2)
worked on 11/24/71, b7C through fAr
164-81-5252
SEARCHED.INOLXLO ....... SERIALIZED SHED / AUG 7 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Dã
DB Cooper-9159
b6OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.3
UNITED STATES GERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/7/72
FROM :
SA
b6 b7C
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
/ /
RE:
b6 b7C
The following SEATTLE POST INZELLIGENCER Secret Witness letter was received at the Seattle FBI Office on 8/7/72.
"In reference to D.B. COOPER
b6 b7C
Morton, Washington. Bought a place north of Toledo, Washington, for over $100,000. About 25 to 30 air miles north of Woodland.
"Looks identical to COOPER, except for face hair. Same size and height and build.
on his job travels two and three days at a time without being questioned on his whereabouts.
"He was also in the service. Have not been able to find out if it was the Air Force."
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Morton, Washington
Will discreetly determine background and descriptive information
"
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Morton, Washington
Will discreetly determine background and descriptive information regarding
worked on 11/24/71, through
Will determine if records.
Will attempt to obtain photography of display to appropriate witnesses.
for 764-81-3760
SEARCHED INDEXED AVG 7 1972
TLE
RUE b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Fran
50td-KHI
DB Cooper-9160
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
RNN: k1b (2) 1
LaxNR 005 BI PLAIN 4:45 PM URGENT 8-7-72 LKS TO SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM BUTTE (164-26) (P) IP
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
KALISPELL , MONTANA, ADVISED THIS DATE HE VISITED WITH A FRIEND WHO WAS A FELLOW SMOKE JUMPER DURING THE EARLY SIXTIES IN OREGON AND ALASKA. THEY DISCUSSED SOME OF THEIR FELLOW SMOKE JUMPERS AND STATED b6 b7C
WAS A FELLOW SMOKE JUMPER WHO RESEMBLED THE
COMPOSIT DRAWING OF D. B. COOPER.
STATED
AND COULD HAVE USED
RECORDS OF
SHOULD BE AT THE SMOKE JUMPERS STATION AT COVE JUNCTION, OREGON, OR AT FAIRBANKS, ALASKA . WOULD NOW BE IN HIS
HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION AS TO THE .
STATED
AND COULD HAVE USED
RECORDS OF
SHOULD BE AT THE SMOKE JUMPERS STATION AT COVE JUNCTION, OREGON, OR AT FAIRBANKS, ALASKA . WOULD NOW BE IN HIS
HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION AS TO THE . LATE THIRTIES.
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF BUT DOES HAVE A CLASS PICTURE SOMEWHERE IN HIS PERSONAL BELONGINGS, WHICH BUITE WILL OBTAIN.
PORTLAND AT COVE JUNCTION, OREGON, REVIEW RECORDS OF SMOKE JUMPER STATION FOR IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF AND SET OUT LEADS TO DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS AND WHEREABOUTS FURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
ENDM JJT
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-9161
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164-81-3767
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED LATREO=9 AUG 7 1972
Ł
IN-
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 197 EDITION GSA FPMR (d CFA) 101-150
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
8-7-72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NOR.JAK
SUB E Stap b6 SUBS Cachent may bic SUB X (WITHOUT MAP)
On July 31, 1972,
Vancouver, Washington, ,
advised he was recently contacted by ougal, Washington, who is
Wash-
b7C
b7D
method. known only to
using his time honored technique.
advised that sometime prior to July 30,
1972, he advised that the captioned UNSUB exited the instant aircraft somewhere in northern
advised that sometime prior to July 30,
1972, he advised that the captioned UNSUB exited the instant aircraft somewhere in northern Clark County or southern Cowlitz County, Washington, and on July 30, 1972, took to a location approximately two miles northwest of Point A of the original search area. and exhibited his technique, convincing that
had found the approximate location advised no attempt was made pending notification of the
to actually locate Bureau.
to SA On July 31, 1972. revealed this location at which time the location was pinpointed on an aerial photograph of Section 10, Township 5, North Range 1 East, SW-67 FLT27-38 6-18-68 Scale 1.inch equals 400 feet. The point was located by triangulation from County Road 16, producing a prime search area (double hatch marks) and a secondary search area (single hatch marks) on the photograph.
added that neither he nor want their b6 identity revealed regarding this matter,' in that if the in- stant money is actually located using procedure b7D
b7C
undue suspicions might be raised regarding their ability to performuncommon feats bordering on witchcraft.
added that neither he nor want their b6 identity revealed regarding this matter,' in that if the in- stant money is actually located using procedure b7D
b7C
undue suspicions might be raised regarding their ability to performuncommon feats bordering on witchcraft. 2/- Seattle (Enc. 1)
5010-504
NDS/bjb (2)
164-81-3762
SEARCHED INDEXED 15 SERIALIZED_CC FILED AUG Y 1972 EM . LEATTLE
N 4
b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9162
X
SOURCE
b6
advised has developed a
also su- 3742
b6 b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IHR EDITION CIA TPHA (n CER) N1-TL6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
b6 b7C
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 8/9/20
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
SUSPECT
ELIMINATO.
b6 b7C
៛
On 7/25/72, Seattle, Washington, advised she could locate no 
b6 b7C
she had the people in their section check the as having ever worked for the Boeing Company. She advised that she had checked her records herself as far back as 1963 and could locate no Further, files for before 1963 and still could not locate suspect. Phonetic spellings were checked also and no record located.
checked her records herself as far back as 1963 and could locate no Further, files for before 1963 and still could not locate suspect. Phonetic spellings were checked also and no record located.
The City Directories for the following areas were checked under with negative results : b6 b7C
Auburn
Kent
Renton
Bellevue-Kirkland
Burien-White Center
Seattle

The Telephone	Directories	for the	following areas
were	checked under	with	negative results :

Seattle South King County
In view of the lack of information indicating that suspect actually exists, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter.
1-164-81 JWM: jm (1)
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1KR EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 8/9/72
FROM : SUBJECT:
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 8/9/72
FROM : SUBJECT:	SA	Sub J
NORJAK

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On 8/4/72
Seattle Times, b7C
b6 advised he had received information from a source who had previously had a problem with the FBI and did not want his identity dis- closed concerning captioned matter.
The source stated he had met a
b6
who resides near
in West Seattle, who is a has been
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through
had advised source that sometime in late 1971 he had met a possibly at a tavern in
West Seattle, and told him that he was thinking of committing a robbery which would make someone famous. The someone who would be made famous was a fictitious person by the name of "D.B. COOPER."
JSD:11b (3)
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SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED AUG9 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
IN b6 b7C
0010-10#
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9164SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
8/9/72 Sub J b6 b7C
On 8/4/72
Seattle Times, b6 advised he had received
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9164SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
NORJAK
8/9/72 Sub J b6 b7C
On 8/4/72
Seattle Times, b6 advised he had received information from a source who had previous]b7c had a problem with the FBI and did not want his identity dis- closed concerning captioned matter.
The source stated he had met a
b6
who resides near in West Seattle, who is a b7C b7D
has been
through
had advised source that sometime in late 1971 he had met a possibly at a tavern in
West Seattle, and told him that he was thinking of committing a robbery which would make someone famous. The someone who would be made famous was a fictitious person by the name of "D. B. COOPER."
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SAC, HOUSTON
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAX 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for the Houston Division are two copies of Seattle memo dated June 20, 1972, showing information as to
On July 24, 1972, Jashington, advinod She
stated the last they heard from
living in Houston, Texas.
for the Houston Division are two copies of Seattle memo dated June 20, 1972, showing information as to
On July 24, 1972, Jashington, advinod She
stated the last they heard from
living in Houston, Texas. stated the in- formation as to his whereabouts may be obtained from who lives in Spokane, Washington, telephone No.
On August 1, 1972, Spokane, Washington, advised is presently living in Houston, Texas,
His address is progently phone No.
tele
LEADS
HOUSTON At Houston, Texas
Interview subject in regards to NORJAK.
2 7 Houston (Enc 2) Seattle
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (168-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
Re Memo of SA to SAC, 8/1/72
Referenced memorandum contained information regarding alleging that he is able to locate currency by means of 
that On 8/2/72 telephonically advised
had changed his original location of a currency cache to a spot approximately 25 miles east of the original location. It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps and in other data, and also approximately 1} miles from Point A, of a
It should be noted that the new location is approximately on line of flight of the hijacked aircraft as set forth on original maps and in other data, and also approximately 1} miles from Point A, of a triangulated search area, in a northerly direction.
On 8/3/72 the writer, went to the intersection of County Roads 16 and 32 in Clark County where exhibited time honored techniques of
This resulted in producing b6 b7C b7D
what they concluded to be the direction and approximate location of a large sum of currency. Three other reference points were located on County Road 20 and using the same method angles were determined setting up a triangle in which this large amount of currency is believed to be located by
One other reference point. being Point A (Supra), was located, after which both using their technique produced b6 an angle which when extended appearedto contact the previously established location within the triangle. Swapmy64-81-Sub A b7D 14 (306)
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Maps explaing the above information are attached to this communication. 1 may wald sul E
The writer to test the veracity of the technique used hid small sums of currency in various locations and observed both locate the hidden
1 may wald sul E
The writer to test the veracity of the technique used hid small sums of currency in various locations and observed both locate the hidden currency b6 164-81-3766 b7D
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It is felt consideration should be given to exploring the possibility that a large sum of currency is located at the area outlined in red on one of the attached maps. SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED, & FILED
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8/4/72 SUBE SUBX
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b6 b7C b7D OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1MI EDITION GSA FPMA ( CFR) 1-1L1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
SUB E Grape Sus X
DATE: 8/7/72
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164_81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS 3. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SA
to SAC, 8/4/72 b6 b7C
On 8/7/72 the agents attached to Longview RA donducted a check of the area mentioned in referenced memorandum which also had a map attached. SA complete through search of the area starting at County Road
conducted a b6
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20 and progressing through the area to county road 32. It is felt a thorough walk through search was conducted of the suspect area and it was noted that the area is extremely heavy brush, fallen
It is felt a thorough walk through search was conducted of the suspect area and it was noted that the area is extremely heavy brush, fallen timber and almost impenetrable and is an area in which there are no residences or farm buildings.
On the County Road 32 side of the suspect area the terrain drops very sharply about 50 feet from the road to the creek bed. Further on the county road 20 side of the suspect area the terrain also drops very sharply to the creek. I
It is felt that if a decision should be made to conduct further searching of the suspect area it would be necessary to have lo agents for a period of two days. The property in question is privately owned with three parcels owned by three individuals.
FYSISKA 
On 8/7/72 who has been involved in this inquiry from its inception furnished aerial photograph copies of the terrain in question which are attached.
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area checked out lined in red an aerial photo Sec. 12 TIN RIE
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SEARCHED ............ INDEXED SERIALIZED.MOST FILED. 4TH AUG 1 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
IN
1010-XW
(2) TJM/
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9168 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
8/3/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
b6 b7C
TO SAC, BOSTON FROM UMSAC, ALBANY (164-47) (RUC)
SUBJECT NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Butte nitel dated 7/27/72 and Albany nitel dated 8/1/72.
Enclosed herewith for the Boston, office for background assistance is nne copy of referenced Butte nitel.
On 8/2/72, Ilion. New York. advised that
has been assigned to a Fort Devens, Massachusetts, since nis return from overseas duty approximately April, 1970. He is currently attending an Virginia, Where a three month course will conclude
During this contact, who was not fully apprised of the nature of the captioned inquiry, stated that had enlisted in the U.S. Army following his high school graduation and that he, have not been
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b6 b7C
known to have been out
Army following his high school graduation and that he, have not been
b6 b7c
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known to have been out of the northeastern part of the U.S! since returning about April, 1970. 2) - Boston (Enc. 1) . S. 1 - Butte (164-26) (Infol)) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info) 1 - St. Louis (Info) 2- Seattle (164-81) (Info) I - Albany JLK : kap (8)
164-81-3768
764-153
ch
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED SCREALIZEDLE THED SEARCHED! INDEXED. AUG 1 1 1972 SERIALIZED YLED. AUS - 7 972 FBI-SEATTLE FEI - BOSTON
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Chargo
V. D. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-121 DB Cooper-9169AL 164-47
The Boston office is requested to attempt to determine through appropriate military records at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, if Army Serial Number which might have placed him in the pertinent areas on November 24, 1971.
Interview of for the period necessary if his whereabouts on that date cannot be established through his military records.
Chief MAURICE GOLDIN, Ilion, New York, Police NYSP,
Department, and Herkimer, New York, advised there ism record or recollection
Chief MAURICE GOLDIN, Ilion, New York, Police NYSP,
Department, and Herkimer, New York, advised there ism record or recollection of any $90,000 safe burglary or series of Cadillac Motor thefts during early 1960. Ilion New York. p.D. records negative concerning
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SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED AUG -2 072 81 - BOSTON
N
DB Cooper-9170 NR ØØ1 PD PLAIN
3:55 PM URGENT 8-11-72 GEO
TO :
SEATTLE (1 64-81)
SACRAMENTO
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 2P
NORJAK. RE: SUSPECT
b6 b7C
RE BUTTE TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, AUGUST SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO.
REFERENCED COMMUNICATION FURNISHED FOLLOWING INFO :
KALISPELL, MONTANA, AD- JOHANS
VISED AUGUST SEVEN , SEVENTYTWO , HE VISITED WITH A FRIEND, WHO WAS A FELLOW SMOKE JUMPER DURING THE EARLY SIXTIES IN OREGON AND ALASKA. THEY DISCUSSED SOME OF THEIR FELLOW SMOKE JUMPERS AND STATED WAS A FELLOW SMOKE JUMPER WHO RESEMBLED THE
b6 b7C
COMPOSITE DRAWING OF D.B. COOPER.
STATED
COULD HAVE USED
4
RECORDS OF
SHOULD
BE AT THE SMOKE JUMPERS STATION AT CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON, OR AT FAIRBANKS , ALASKA.
STATED
COULD HAVE USED
4
RECORDS OF
SHOULD
BE AT THE SMOKE JUMPERS STATION AT CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON, OR AT FAIRBANKS , ALASKA. WOULD NOW BE IN HIS LATE THIRTIES.
HAD NO FURTHER INFO AS TO THE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF
BUT. DOES HAVE A CLASS PICTURE SOMEWHERE IN HIS PERSONAL BELONGINGS WHICH BUTTE WILL OBTAIN.
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DB Cooper-9171PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
ON AUGUST ELEVEN , SEVENTYTWO, , SISKIYOU SMOKE JUMPERS BASE, CAVE JUNCTION, OREGON, ADVISED THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF BEING STATIONED AT THEIR BASE.
SISKIYOU SMOKE JUMPERS, ADVISED X
JUMPED OCCASIONALLY IN OREGON , BUT WAS STATIONED AT THE SMOKE JUMPERS BASE IN READING, CALIFORNIA. DESCRIBED
AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN, SIX FEET TWO TO SIX FEET THREE INCHES , SLENDER BUILD.' STATIONED IN ALASKA AFTER HE LEFT READING , CALIFORNIA.
SACRAMENTO 'AT READING CALIFORNIA. REVIEW RECORDS OF SMOKE JUMPER BASE FOR IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF AND SET OUT LEADS TO DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS AND WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD OF NORJAX.
REVIEW RECORDS OF SMOKE JUMPER BASE FOR IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF AND SET OUT LEADS TO DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS AND WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD OF NORJAX.
CAB FBI SE CLR
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DB Cooper-9172
1
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Den Sis:
I have thought of a idea what my Work in the prevention of aircraft hijacking. It came to me while reading and nothing That oin government and aircraft builders have not come up with a real solution to the problems the cat at this Time To find a way to stop hijacking is Termendras Plus the possible loss of life to aircraft. This are my evictions to expose. my india $150,000 das fue if it is tested. and works. it was in the air force for Eight Jern. also I worked for Boeing Wieraft. for two years as a Quality Control inspector of aircraft Knowing the aircrafte sections . b6 Makes me likeuse that 'it Will work b7C
Speckme Wash 99208
164-81-3770
Ach Auf
MARRIAGEHLEDALA AUG 9 - 1972
DB Cooper-91/31015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 .
August 11, 1972
SuBy R b6 b7C
Spokane, washington 99208
Dear
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated August 7, 1972, wherein you give us
August 11, 1972
SuBy R b6 b7C
Spokane, washington 99208
Dear
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated August 7, 1972, wherein you give us the benefit of your observations on how to prevent future hijackings.
Your interest in corresponding with the FBI in this matter' is indeed appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. E. : MILNES. Special Agent in Charge
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Micro INT TO DET IF THIS Is puss Just IN
DB Cooper 9174 164-81-3771OPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY IHt Erron SSA FPMR (4 Crx) x0-14.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 8-14-72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
ELIMINATIL b6 b7C
RE
(FNU)
On 6-21-72, 6-28-72 and 7-3-72 attempts to locate anyone at the residence of b6 b7C
Ridgefield, Washington, negative.
On 8-2-72
Ridgefield, Washington, was contacted and was presently
b6 b7C
stated that in the Bess Kaiser Hospital, Portland, Oregon, and that he has recently undergone operation to have She stated that he is presently in serious condition and would not be able to talk to anyone for approximately one month.
and was presently
b6 b7C
stated that in the Bess Kaiser Hospital, Portland, Oregon, and that he has recently undergone operation to have She stated that he is presently in serious condition and would not be able to talk to anyone for approximately one month.
advised that has
b6 b7C
never flown an airplane nor has he ever parachuted from one to her knowledge. She was shown the composite drawing of UNSUB in this case and stated that the only resemblance had to the drawing was his receding hairline.
further advised that employed at Attbar Plastic, 6205 Northeast 63rd Street, Vancouver, Washington, at the time of the hijacking and that he could be eliminated as a suspect by contacting this former employer.
On 8-4-72 Attbar Plastics, provided the weekly work records concerning which revealed that for the week of 11-22-72 to 11-26-72 worked the following hours on the 6:00 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. shift:
164-81-3772
11-22-72
8.2 hours
11-23-72
8.0 hours
11-24-72
8.0 hours
11-25-72
Paid Holiday
11-26-72
Unpaid Holiday
TN
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Due to the fact that the time of the hijacking, it is recommended that he be eliminated as's suspect in this matter.
was working at
5010-100
(3)
RWC/KSW Buy U.
Holiday
11-26-72
Unpaid Holiday
TN
b6 b7C
Due to the fact that the time of the hijacking, it is recommended that he be eliminated as's suspect in this matter.
was working at
5010-100
(3)
RWC/KSW Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9175
b6 b7C
SEARCHED .............. INDEXED SERIALIZED.LED ...... 1.12/28-14-72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK
RE
(FNU)
On 6-21-72, 6-28-72 and 7-3-72 attempts to locate anyone at the residence of Ridgefield, Washington, negative.
On 8-2-72 Ridgefield. Washington, was contacted and was presently
stated that in the Bess Kaiser Hospital, Portland, Oregon and that he has recently undergone operation to have She stated that he is presently in serious condition and would not be able to talk to anyone for approximately one month.
advised that has
b6 b7C
never flown an airplane nor has he ever parachuted from one to her knowledge. She was shown the composite drawing of UNSUB in this case and stated that the only resemblance had to the drawing was his receding hairline. further advised that was employed at Attbar Plastic, 6205 Northeast 63rd Street, Vancouver, Washington, at the time of the hijacking and that he could be
further advised that was employed at Attbar Plastic, 6205 Northeast 63rd Street, Vancouver, Washington, at the time of the hijacking and that he could be eliminated as a suspect by contacting this former employer.
On 8-4-72
Attbar Plastics, provided the weekly work records /64-81-3772 concerning which revealed that for the week b6 of 11-22-72 to 11-26-72 worked the following b7C hours on the 6:00 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. shift:
11-22-72
8.2 hours
:
11-23-72 8.0 hours
11-24-72
8.0 hours
11-25-72
Paid Holiday
11-26-72 Unpaid Holiday
7 :
b6 b7C
Due to the fact that was working at the time of the hijacking, it is recommended that he be eliminated as s suspect in this matter.
RWC/ksw (3)
, DB Cooper-9176
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b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
SUB O
FBI Date: 8/10/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
007
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
WEEKLY SUMMARY NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO BUREAU AUGUST SEVEN LAST. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN REFERENCED AIRTEL OBTAINED AS THE RESULT OF SEATTLE FILE REVIEW CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN REFERENCED AIRTEL OBTAINED AS THE RESULT OF SEATTLE FILE REVIEW CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE. THIS REVIEW CONSISTS OF A SERIAL BY SERIAL STUDY OF ALL SERIALS CONTAINED IN THE MAIN VOLUMES AND SUB-FILES. IT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY AN AGENT WHO HAS HAD NO PREVIOUS CONTACT WITH THIS MATTER.
AUSA AT SEATTLE, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT A TRIAL DATE OF
HAS BEEN
SET FOR THE TRIAL.
NEW INFORMATION OF LEAD VALUE CONTINUES TO BE RECEIVED FROM AUXILLIARY OFFICES AS WELL AS FROM SOURCES IN THE SEATTLE AREA. APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION INSTITUTED.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-9177
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 8/10/72
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Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
Subito
TO
:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
WEEKLY SUMMARY NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO BUREAU AUGUST SEVEN LAST. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN REFERENCED AIRTEL OBTAINED AS THE RESULT OF SEATTLE FILE REVIEW CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN REFERENCED AIRTEL OBTAINED AS THE RESULT OF SEATTLE FILE REVIEW CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE. THIS REVIEW CONSISTS OF A SERIAL BY SERIAL STUDY OF ALL SERIALS CONTAINED IN THE MAIN VOLUMES AND SUB-FILES. IT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY AN AGENT WHO HAS HAD NO PREVIOUS CONTACT WITH THIS MATTER.
AUSA AT SEATTLE, ADVISED THIS DATE THAT A TRIAL DATE OF SET FOR THE TRIAL.
HAS BEEN
NEW INFORMATION OF LEAD VALUE CONTINUES TO BE RECEIVED FROM AUXILLIARY OFFICES AS WELL AS FROM SOURCES IN THE SEATTLE AREA. APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION INSTITUTED. RNN : k1b (3)
164-81-3773
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-9178
:
b6 b7C 8/10/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO:	SAC, MIANI
FROM:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAX 00: Seattle

Re Miami airtel, dated 6/12/72; and Portland airtel,
dated 6/30/72.
United States Coast Guard, 630 Sansome, San Francisco, California advised that his records reflect the was documented in
United States Coast Guard, 630 Sansome, San Francisco, California advised that his records reflect the was documented in San Francisco on 4/5/72 by who gave his address as
American Fork, Utah.
On 4/27/72 abstract for vessel was sent to Miami, Florida and on 5/26/72 it was surrendered which indicated that there was a change of ownership on that date in Miami. The name of the new owner is not available at San Francisco, Details of the last transaction may be obtained from United States Coast Guard, S1 Northeast
Ist Avenue, Suite 301, Miami, Florida.
LEADS
MIAMI
AT MIAMI, FLORIDA. Determine whereabouts of b6 b7C
through United States Coast Guard, 51 Northeast Ist Avenue, Suite 301 and interview.
SALT LAKE CITY
AT AMERICAN FORK, UTAH. Attempt to locate and Inter-
view
2 - Miami
2. - Salt Lake City
2 - San Francisco BHC/pas (8)
b6 1604-51-3771 b7C 2 - Seattle 
DB Cooper-9179
SENRICHED INDEXED SERIALIZED __ FILED
AUG 1-2 1972
W b6 b7C
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b6 b7CFD-35 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 8/14/72
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(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 8/14/72
Transmit the following in
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(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
J TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
ELIMINATE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle 6/29/72.
located by San Francisco Division, employed as of the Richmond Police Department, Richmond, California. Subject employed during 11/71 and has date of birth as which would make him years of age at the time of NORJAK.
Subject's picture shown to witnesses
Both advised
not identical to hijacker.
In view of the above, investigation concerning is being discontinued.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
G
2 - Los Angeles (164-497)
1 - Atlanta (164-254)
1 - Dallas (164-191) 1 - Sacramento (164-50) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) Seattle (164-81) C
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Data og 3 /
Searched. Serializod it Indexed 71104 ****
RUN
164-81-3779
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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Serializod it Indexed 71104 ****
RUN
164-81-3779
Approved:
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M Per DB Cooper-9256
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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FBI

Date: 8/14/72

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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
Via
(Priority)
TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
ELIMINATE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle 6/29/72.
located by San Francisco Division, employed as of the Richmond Police Department, Richmond, California.
Subject employed during 11/71 and has date of birth as which would make him. years of age at the time of NORJAK.
Subject's picture shown to witnesses
Both advised
not identical to hijacker.
In view of the above, investigation concerning is being discontinued.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 - Atlanta (164-254) 1 - Dallas (164-191) 1 - Sacramento (164-50) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (3) Seattle (164-81) RNN : k1b (9) 
164-81-3779
DB Cooper-9257
Approved:
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U.
2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 - Atlanta (164-254) 1 - Dallas (164-191) 1 - Sacramento (164-50) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (3) Seattle (164-81) RNN : k1b (9) 
164-81-3779
DB Cooper-9257
Approved:
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1071-413-135
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b6 b7C I b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
FBI
Date: 8/14/72
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AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
7 FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-) 
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
has been suggested as a possible suspect by HOWARD JAMES HUBBELL. HUBBELL is presently incarcerated in Leavenworth Penitentiary. HUBBELL stated when interviewed on 5/8/72, that an acquaintance of his presently incarcerated at McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary, was involved in instant matter. HUBBELL further advised that thought up the idea of the hijack and carried it out through 
HUBBELL is described as a recidivist, having served 10 prison committments since 1926.
On 6/30/72, prison file was reviewed and no information regarding a relative named
was discovered.
On 6/30/72, prison file was reviewed and no information regarding a relative named
was discovered.
Review of Seattle indices revealed
former partner the Golden Creme Donut Shop, 10104 SE .82nd Street, Portland. In addition, was found to be Gladstone, Oregon.
LEADS
Searched Serialized Ct
PORTLAND DIVISION
At Portland, Oregon
Will contact to determine if he is
2- Portland 2 - Seattle Appro RUN: KLb/ // 
Sent M Per 3780 (4) 7spe Special Agent in Charge
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aware of any relatives of If so, obtain complete descriptive information."
by the name of
At Gladstone, Oregon
Will if necessary, contact
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to determine if she was aware of possible involvement in this matter as well as whether or not she is
possible relative of familiar with a If so, obtain complete background and descriptive data from her regarding
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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in this matter as well as whether or not she is
possible relative of familiar with a If so, obtain complete background and descriptive data from her regarding
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9259 ,OPTIONAL FORN NO. 10 MAY 1982 EXXTION GSA FPMR (U CAT) 101-51.4 UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 8/10/72
FROM :
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SUBJECT: NORJACK
00: SEATTLE RE:
Re Butte teletype to Seattle of 7/15/72.
On August 4, 1972,
(PROTECT) ,
Everett, Washington, advised that
Bothell, Washington.
Everett, Washington, advised that contain no reference to a The results / of this would indicate that neither of those previously mentioned was in Snohomish County. She indicated that there is
On 8/4/72,
(PROTECT)
On 8/7/72
(PROTECT)
Everett, Washington, checked
for
Except as mentioned above, for any of the
and could three mentioned individuals.
find Further investigation into this matter is being left to the discretion of the case agent.
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NORJACK
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RE:
Re Butte teletype to Seattle of 7/15/72.
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Bothell, Washington.
On 8/4/72, Everett, Washington, advised that
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On 8/7/72
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Everett, Washington, checked
for
Except as mentioned above, for any of the
could three mentioned individuals.
fand
Further investigation into this matter is being left to the discretion of the case agent.
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UNSUE WITH
/5 August 1972
To; Agent, Seattle FBI Office Seattle
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Puyallup. Washington
SOURCE FURNISHTRO INFO ON SUBT INITIALS D.
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UNSUE WITH
/5 August 1972
To; Agent, Seattle FBI Office Seattle
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Puyallup. Washington
SOURCE FURNISHTRO INFO ON SUBT INITIALS D.B.
Subjt: D. B. Cooper
Dear Sir ::
I called the EBI office in Seattle on the morning of 4 August 1972 at about 1:00 A.M. and gave the person who answered the phone the following information:
I am with the Federal Aviation Agency. I work at the Enroute Air Traffic Control Center located at 3101 Auburn Way South in Auburn, Washington. After getting off work at 11:30 P.M. on the evening of 3 August 1972, another and I drove to the Red Rooster Tavern located at 3244 Auburn Way South, to have a beer. While there we decided to order some checken to go and play a game of pool.
There were two couples (indian) sitting at a table and they noticed our FAA badges and asked us to sit down with them and buy us a beer. We sat with them and they started asking us questions about b6 In the course of the conversation one of the persons we were sit- he said his name was, asked me about hi-jacking
ting with, and specifically about D.
We sat with them and they started asking us questions about b6 In the course of the conversation one of the persons we were sit- he said his name was, asked me about hi-jacking
ting with, and specifically about D. B. Cooper.
INDIAN X SouRebic THINKS told me he said he thought he knows who D. B. Cooper is and went on to explain that he knows a guy who's initials are p. B. and that he was shacked up with a girl named Cooper for a long time. said he was the the name I'm not sure the correct spelling of the name. HR b6
KANJ .b7c WHO one who introduced them. In the course of the conversation D.B. He also said this guy was just crazy enough to do something like that, (Hi- Jack an airplane.) He said this guy had done *some flying* and that he was a para-trooper in the service for three years. He also said *this guy fits the description of D. B. Cooper and 3 mentioned said he hadn't seen the guy in a long time but that he thought he was in Alaska.
Coopria 15,
When I got home that night (or morning) I called the FBI office in Seattle, number MA2-0460 and gave the person who answered the phone the fore- „going information.
Coopria 15,
When I got home that night (or morning) I called the FBI office in Seattle, number MA2-0460 and gave the person who answered the phone the fore- „going information. 3 1.64-81-3782 b6 b7C
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Copy te Northwest-Orient Airlines :
AUG 9 - 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
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Sentences bracketed with * is information I forgot to give the FBI on the phone.
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X OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFX) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
DATE: 8/15/72
RE: SUSPECT UNSUB WITH
On 8/5/72
Puyallup, Washington, phone
advised by letter that he with the Federal Aviation Agency.
stated he works at the Enroute Air Traffic Control Center located at 3101 Auburn Way South in Auburn, Washington. After getting off work at 11:00 p.m. on the evening of August 3, 1972, and"another stopped at the Red Rooster Tavern, 3244 Auburn Way South.
advised while at the Red Rooster he talked
with
told he thought he knew who D. B. COOPER was. advised he knows an individual whose initials are D.
advised while at the Red Rooster he talked
with
told he thought he knew who D. B. COOPER was. advised he knows an individual whose initials are D. B. and that he was living with a girl named COOPER for a long time. advised he introduced D. B. to the girl.
advised D. B.
was just crazy enough to do something like hijack an airplane. D. B., according to has done "some flying"
and was a paratrooper in the armed services for a period of three years. advised that D. B. fits the
who was with
description of D. B. COOPER and him at the Red Rooster Tavern Finally,
advised that he had not seen D. B. for some time and thought he was living in Alaska.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
164-81-3783
Will conduct credit and criminal checks re
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
SEARCHEO INDEXEO
SERIALIZED. AUG 15 1972 FILED.
FBI - SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Saving OPTIONAL FORM NO. SỐ MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMA (4 CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM SA
SUBJECT NORJAK SUSPECT
SOURCE
DATE: 8-14-72
ELIMINATE
Re Seattle memo of SPC
dated 7/30/72. b6
Pursuant to a telephone call from of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, to the Yakima Resident Agency on July 31, 1972, Special Agents located Yakima. advised he was talking at the bar at the on the previous day concerning the hijacking of the Northwest Orient Airliner on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971. He was saying that a person he knows as resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker. This
(LNU) closely was suppose to have flown to Vancouver, B.C. on the same day of the hijacking, but he never made the trip. vised he saw several days later at the Chinook Hotel in Yakima. stated he never meant to imply this was
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the hijacker, but was only commenting about the resemblance that has with