5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/7/72
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TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK 00: Seattle
/
Re:
Enclosed for Seattle and Portland is one xerox copy each of a photo of
On 3/6/72, as a result of being contacted on another investigative matter, California, furnished the following information to SA DONAID R. BELMONT:
When he heard the news of captioned hijacking, and the fact that it occurred in the Oregon area and the hi;jacker used the name COOPER, he immediately thought of who was last known to be In Portland, Oregon. He has no information that was the hijacker, nor has he any particular reason to believe could be the hijacker; however, the locality of the hijacking and the same last name, together has been treated for a with the fact that In the past, caused him to wonder about the possibility. 
2 - Seattle (Bnc1-1) Megy
2 - Portland (164-41) (Enc1-1) 2 - San Diego
DRB:1se (6)
164-81-2502

SEARCHED
2 - Seattle (Bnc1-1) Megy
2 - Portland (164-41) (Enc1-1) 2 - San Diego
DRB:1se (6)
164-81-2502

SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED NA FILED A.
MAR 10 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Per

Approved:
0
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M
V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1975-413-135 DB Cooper-7395
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stated he and
Colorado, selling
were formerly in business together furniture. About 1962, He was subsequently in San Diego, in 1963.
the
Arizona. While at
After was
he returned to the
San Diego areas, Where he remained for several months. He subsequently left. and Inot thank of him, as did also who also live
and
Several years ago, possibly about 1968, they learned through ( phonetic ),
Washington, that working in a furniture store in Portland, Oregon, and had talked to him. She learned he in Portland, to a
After learning this, wrote to at the furniture store in Portland, but they never received any reply from him.
trouble very
hard.
She learned he in Portland, to a
After learning this, wrote to at the furniture store in Portland, but they never received any reply from him.
trouble very
hard.
In June, 1970, while on a trip to Vancouver, B.C., Canada, checked the telephone book in Portland, Oregon, and found a listing which indicated he was
for a
but did not contact him and tried to contact this individual to determine if he is He stated he was reluctant to contact
has not
together with the
because of his fact that evidently does not want to have any contact with him
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DB Cooper-7396 SD 164-91
was shown the artist's drawing of the Unsub, and he stated he saw no resemblance between this drawing and stating head is rounder and the face is fuller. However, he acknowledged that the age, height, weight, color of eyes and hair of the Unsub were generally similar to
San Diego file
captioned
ET AL.
, Bufile reflects
that
Was
6/7/63, in San Diego,
California, on
involving .a
in St. Charles, Mo., on 8/27/62, and Godfrey, Illinois. on 2/28/63.
, Bufile reflects
that
Was
6/7/63, in San Diego,
California, on
involving .a
in St. Charles, Mo., on 8/27/62, and Godfrey, Illinois. on 2/28/63. On 9/13/62.
With the balance
and description of
The following was obtained at time of
Race
Sex
White Male
1
Birth
POB
Height Weight
SVIT 180 1bs. Black, with some gray Brown Salesman
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Hair Eyes Occupation Marital status Residence
Social Security Number FBI #
The only photograph of contained in the San Diego
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file is on a which shows him wearing glasses and hair in crewcut style, copy of which is enclosed.
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DB Cooper-7397
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confirmed above description of
but stated last time he saw him his hair was graying on sides and getting thin on top. Stated wore glasses sometimes but now always, and usually wore a mustache to ' cover a cut scar on upper lip. Never knew him to smoke Raleigh cigarettes, stating he was a heavy cigar smoker. Stated complexion might be Considered dark, or olive, as he tans easily.
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has no knowledge that has ever had any training in flying or parachute jumping.
Stated complexion might be Considered dark, or olive, as he tans easily.
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has no knowledge that has ever had any training in flying or parachute jumping. Stated at one time, while he and were still in
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furniture business in Colorado, they had planned to take flying lessons but this never materialized, while they were together. Stated served in Merchant Marine during World War II, and during this service. Does not know if now suffers any after- effects.
advised that to date, he has been unable to locate the name of the furniture store in Portland, in which was seen working by nor does he still in
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have the address seen the Portland directory Does not know the address of
(PH) in Washington, and does not know the
last name or address of
stated that after viewing the artist's sketch he does not believe the Unsub is
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if this is a close portrayal of the Unsub. He stated, however, that it would not surprise him to learn
in view of nature.
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stated in the event the FBI does conduct b6
investigation concerning and eliminates him as ৳7C a suspect, he would appreciate
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stated in the event the FBI does conduct b6
investigation concerning and eliminates him as ৳7C a suspect, he would appreciate it if he could be advised of. address. He stated he felt this would concerning
alleviate the worry Welfare.
The above information is being furnished for the consideration of the Seattle and Portland offices, for whatever action is deemed appropriate.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-73983/16/72
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TO	₹ SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41) F
FROM	 : SXC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :. NORJAK

Re :
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Re San Diego airtel to Seattle 3/7/72.
Portland is requested to conduct appropriate record checks in an effort to develop additional information concerning as set forth in referenced San Diego airtel of which Portland received a copy. 2 - Portland 3 )- Seattle JSD : k1b (5)
el Du Serialized Indexad 0 Filed VI
DB Cooper-7399 164-81-20033/16/72
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TO :	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
2 - Portland 3 )- Seattle JSD : k1b (5)
el Du Serialized Indexad 0 Filed VI
DB Cooper-7399 164-81-20033/16/72
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TO :	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41) 1
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (-P-)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re :
Re San Diego airtel to Seattle 3/7/72.
Portland is requested to conduct appropriate record checks in an effort to develop additional information concerning as set forth in referenced San Diego airtel of which Portland received a copy.
2 - Portland 3 - Seattle JSD :k1b (5)
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164-81-2322 DB.Cooper-7400FO:302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Conscription Jarmary 31, 1972
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ady sed that we and FIETE soun the artist : skaten of the hijacker in the 'Salt Lake City Tribune." His first reaction to the whatch had been that it was a good likeness to of Salt Lake City, Utah.
advised that in 1954 he had been working at The Mechoui's Hotel, 4th South and Main, SAIE Lake CIEy, Utah. had been working
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at the song hotel, And quit working at the hotel sometime later in 1954 and had foined the U.
had been working
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at the song hotel, And quit working at the hotel sometime later in 1954 and had foined the U. S. M. While in the Key be vás recalled that
while in the Navy! could recall no further details regarding Ray Life.
After being released from the Navy in 1957. had gone to work for
KE thic tim, of Salt Lake City, Utah, as had moved to Wydaing bund lost contact activities
wIER
He knew nothing regarding from 1957 until approximately two years ago, 1969. At this time he had segn in a bar in Salt Lake City, name not recalled. had informed that he had changed his nous to Land was tooneed in
and
had siyon the impression that he had a pilot #
License. Itated that he could recall no further
details regarding and since this timi ha ha hađ
no contact with
furnished the following description of
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COOPER:
Name
İater changed
Racé Sex Age
WALEA Male
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HaLeht
Weight
S Fost 9 Inchas 165 pounds
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Interviewed on 1/26/72 o!
Wyoming
FEB 2 9 1972
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SA
/CAS
Date dictated
1/28/12TLE
by
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI.
Wyoming
FEB 2 9 1972
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SA
/CAS
Date dictated
1/28/12TLE
by
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. R is the property of the FBI and is boned to your agency: il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-7401
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Hair Eyes Characteristics
Relativas
1
Sandy brown Possibly hazel, or light High forehead, sharp nost, squeaky voice, reddish complexion
stated that if he should recall any
additional information regarding contact the FBI.
he would immediately
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DB Cooper-7402OFTIONAL FORM NO, TO MAY IHRE EDITION GIA FPMA (# CPR) 102-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/15/72
FROM
:
m/RAC.
DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Denver teletype to Seattle, 1/27/72. Enclosed for Seattle are 7 copies, and for Salt Lake City. 2 copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with
LEAD
THE SALT LAKE CITY DIVISION
AT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
As set out in Denver teletype of 1/27/72, will further identify 2 - Seattle (Encs.
2 copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with
LEAD
THE SALT LAKE CITY DIVISION
AT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
As set out in Denver teletype of 1/27/72, will further identify 2 - Seattle (Encs. 7) (RM) - Salt Lake City (Encs. 2) (RM) 2 - Denver JEB/cas
164-81-2505
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIANZED ML FILED FEB 1 9 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
19/0
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1010-108-02
3
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7403; 3/16/72
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TO 1 SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
8
Re Denver letter to Seattle 2/15/72.
For the information of Denver and Salt Lake City has been identified as and was interviewed at his place of employment at South San Francisco, California. He has been eliminated as a suspect in this matter and therefore Denver and Salt Lake City should conduct no further investigation concerning subject
2 - Salt Lake City (164-24)
2 - Denver (164-98)
- Seattle (164-81) TSD : k1b (7)
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5 .. . . 4
S9 : 4.12.4
Inde:41 - Pilo1
pies
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DB Cooper-7404 164-81-25063/16/72
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Inde:41 - Pilo1
pies
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DB Cooper-7404 164-81-25063/16/72
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TO	1 SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)

SUBJECT: HORJAK
RE:
Re Denver letter to Seattle 2/15/72.
For the information of Denver and Salt Lake City has been identified as and was interviewed at his place of employment at South San Francisco, California. He has been eliminated as a suspect in this matter and therefore Denver and Salt Lake City should conduct no further investigation concerning subject
2 - Salt Lake City (164-24) ~ Denver (164-98) 3
Seattle (164-81) JSD : k1b (7)
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DB Cooper-7405 164-81-25063/16/72
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AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM 3 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to Portland 2/17/72.
In view of the involvement of the source of Portland's information in Investigation at Seattle, and the fact that he will probably be indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Seattle, in the near future, it is suggested that Portland hold in abeyance
involvement of the source of Portland's information in Investigation at Seattle, and the fact that he will probably be indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Seattle, in the near future, it is suggested that Portland hold in abeyance any further contact with
by Seattle. 3 - Portland - Seattle JSD : klb (5)
MA Sus sha MIL (RED)
Ingaxal Filed. mã
go
DB Gooper-7406 164-81.2507
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TO	: SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (-p-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

RE:
Re Seattle airtel to Portland 2/17/72.
In view of the involvement of the source of Portland's information in Investigation at Seattle, and the fact that he will probably be indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Seattle, in the near future, it is suggested that Portland hold in abeyance any further contact with by Seattle.
2 - Portland 3 - Seattle FSD:k1b (5) 
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DB Cooper-7407 164-81-2507March 16, 1972
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TO
:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 5
RE:
Re Las Vegas airtel 2/8/72.
(5) 
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DB Cooper-7407 164-81-2507March 16, 1972
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AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 5
RE:
Re Las Vegas airtel 2/8/72.
Information from Washington, indicates that
attended that Inasmuch as it
appears that is currently residing in Las Vegas, it is suggested that Las Vegas consider interview of to determine his whereabouts at time of captioned hijacking.
Bearsned 2 - Las Vegas 2 - Seattle JSD: kdl Jarialized Indazed Tiled Un (4) 1
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164-81-28868 QB Somper-7408March 16, 1972
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TO : SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE
Re Kansas City teletype to Dallas 2/12/72; New York teletype to Seattle 2/18/72.
For the information of Kansas City contact with Overseas National Airlines at New York revealed no record of having been employed by that airlines. This airlines has never been known as Overseas International and no record has been located concerning an Overseas Inter- national Airlines.
Kansas City is requested to recontact
Missouri, telephone he might have concerning
For any additional information
2 - Kansas City 2 - Seattle JSD :
Kansas City is requested to recontact
Missouri, telephone he might have concerning
For any additional information
2 - Kansas City 2 - Seattle JSD : kdl MA. Searched nowa Serialized Simz Indexed Filed UM (4)
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DB Cooper-7409 164-81-2509March 16, 1972
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AIRMAIL
TO : SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
3
RE:
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle 2/28/72.
For the information of Baltimore a photograph of was received at Seattle from Alexandria and was displayed to witnesses at Seattle who all advise is not identical with subject in the matter, No further investigation is being conducted concerning
MA 514: 3.184 Jarialized indexed yslsd
2 - Baltimore
1 - Alexandria (164-72) (Info) 1 - WFO (164-169) (Info) 2 - Seattle JSD: kdl (6)
DB Cooper-7410 164-81-2510
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TO:	SAC, BOSTON
FROM :	SÁC, NEW HAVEN, (164-77)	(P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAX

0a 1/31/72;
Conn.
SAC, BOSTON
FROM :	SÁC, NEW HAVEN, (164-77)	(P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAX

0a 1/31/72;
Conn. Parschutists, b6 Inc., ELlington Airport, Ellington, Coan., provided a listir of Skydiving Conference Sights in the Northeast, and their respective contact, personnel.lifts
LEADS:
BOSTON
&t Turnerfalls, Lessachusetts
t. Attempt to, contact
st . b6 Turnerfalls Airport and follow lord, which is set out below for all recipient offices.
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ht Popperrill, Massachusetts
t
Attempt to contact (PU), at Popperrill b7C
b6 Airport and follow lead, which Is wer out belos for all recipient offices.
At North Quincy .Massachusetts
1
Attempt to contact b6 Northeastern Conferencea, at North Quincy Airport and b7c follow lead, which is set out bolow for all recipient, offices.
6-Boston &-Slbaby. 2-Nov Haydn TOM/JOU
(10) 37-Seattle
(xxxy) Fr
164-81-2511
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDEL FILED MAR 1)7 1972
9
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164-77-15
Frei
DB Cooper-7411
b7CXX 164-77
At Orange, Massachusetts
X
Attempt to contact the Orange Sport Parachuting Center, st Orange, Mass.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDEL FILED MAR 1)7 1972
9
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Frei
DB Cooper-7411
b7CXX 164-77
At Orange, Massachusetts
X
Attempt to contact the Orange Sport Parachuting Center, st Orange, Mass., and folley lead, which is set out below £ all recipient offices.
ALDANY:
At Greene, New York
Attempt to contact
X at Greene Sport b6 Parachute Contor, Greeno, New York, zno folium lead, which, is seè out below for all recipicat offices.
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All recipient officos are requested to exhibit artist's conception of DAN COOPER, and interview regarding knowledge of the subject.
DB Cooper-7412 FDMDev. 5-22-64)

FBI
Date:	3/14/72

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TO : SAC, Seattle (164-81)
FROM: SAC, Indianapolis (164-62) (P)
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UNSUB, aka. Dan Cooper ; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle Bufile: 164-2111
On 3/9/72,
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advised that after considering the numerous news media accounts of captioned matter, he wished to advise the FBI of a former acquaintance of his who he felt could be
164-2111
On 3/9/72,
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advised that after considering the numerous news media accounts of captioned matter, he wished to advise the FBI of a former acquaintance of his who he felt could be considered a suspect. It is noted that is
emnloved by and is known to be a stable, reliable
individual.
advised that was employed as
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a pilot by for about three years up until 1970., He is originally from Vancouver, Washington, and is now living near Washington. He is believed to be in financial trouble at this time due to poor business during the previous year, coupled with extravagant spending habits. also has experience with parachutes and participates actively in sky diving as a hobby. He was formerly employed by Pacific Southwest Airlines.
2- Seattle 
2 ~ Indianapolis
164-81-2512 SEARCHEDINDEXED My SERIALIZED M3 FILED
RCW-rel
(4) Approved: IN
Lead
MAR V 7 1972
EMI SEATTLE
Sent
M
1
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135 DB Cooper-7413IP 164-62
described
as follows:
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Race
White Male
Sex
Age
Height
6'1" 180 pounds Medium
Weight
Build
Hair
Blond or light brown
Worn normal length
Residence
Occupation Employment
Washington
164-62
described
as follows:
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Race
White Male
Sex
Age
Height
6'1" 180 pounds Medium
Weight
Build
Hair
Blond or light brown
Worn normal length
Residence
Occupation Employment
Washington
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Employed by an
Washington
name unknown
Marital Status
Habits
Heavy cigarette smoker (about two packs a day) (prefers Winston or L&M)
observed artist's conception of unsub in instant b6 matter and stated that the hairline of and unsub b7c was similar but general facial configuration and bone structure appeared dissimilar.
The foregoing information is set forth for evaluation by Seattle for relevance to captioned matter. No further investigation being conducted by Indianapolis at this time.
2
DB Cooper-7414 . Routing Slip ED-4 (Rev. 12-22-69) To: Director
Date
3/14/72
Att .:

FILE	Seattle. 164-81
Title

 SAC _SEATTLE ASAC Supv.
NORJAK Agent SE IC
RE: NH airtel to Boston
3/3/72 CC Steno Clerk Rotor #:
ACTION DESIRED Bring file
NORJAK Agent SE IC
RE: NH airtel to Boston
3/3/72 CC Steno Clerk Rotor #:
ACTION DESIRED Bring file Prepare tickler Acknowledge Open Case Assign ___ Reassign Prepare lead cards Call me Return assignment card Correct Return file Deadline Deadline passed See me Search and return Send to Delinquent Serial # Post Recharge Return Discontinue Expedite File Submit new charge out Submit report by Type For information Handle Initial & return Leads need attention Return with explanation or notation as to action taken.
Enclosed are 2 copies of reairtel which inadvertently was not sent to Seattle.
1 Albany (info) (164-47)
1 Boston (info)
Encs , 2 luca SAC Charles E.
Enclosed are 2 copies of reairtel which inadvertently was not sent to Seattle.
1 Albany (info) (164-47)
1 Boston (info)
Encs , 2 luca SAC Charles E. Weeks
New Haven
See reverse side
Office
DB Cooper-7415
CPO : 1970 0 - 971-917b6 b7C
sendo Satte
VIJF FACSIMILE
PERSONEL MITI SAL MILNES
164-81-25-13 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
MAR I 7 1972 TALL SEATTLE
São
DB Cooper-7416
MUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : United States Harshal Southern District of Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana 16204
al United States Harshal Western District of Washington
FROMC
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE,
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DATE; March 15, 1972
KAE 18 - 3 15 PX 372
On November 24, 1971, a Northvest Orient Airliner was hijacked enroute from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. The hijacker diverted the atreraft to Reno, Nevada but, parachuted from the plane after extorting $200,000.00 in cash from the airline. Investigation revealed the possibility of a. p.B. Cooper as being the hijacker.
This office Teared org
who now res dos
Tadienaonlin.
Investigation revealed the possibility of a. p.B. Cooper as being the hijacker.
This office Teared org
who now res dos
Tadienaonlin. Indiana (phone
and is explorsi by the
Re ie considered suspect because of physical description, past Boatng employment, past residence in the area, naze similarily and criminal history,
Suspect's full name 18
white, male.
American, 6 ft., 150 168., 003 Ho has been esptevved by Boeing Airplane Company In Everest Washington has Lived In novada.
On Santesbey 25. 3065. by Seattle Police on sod placed on probation,,
Request the following be established:
Subject's location on November 23, 24, 25, ani 26, 1971 ard verify beyond doubt ..
Interview suspectiat residence rather than placa of santoy- ment and fix beyond doubt his location from November 23 to. November 26, 1971. If it is clear he was not personally involved then interview in detail For identities of Associates or former associates who may have used identity during hijacking. Obtain in particular the identities of accomplices
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SCHIALIZED, IFHEN
MAR 1 7 1972
(2)
PAESEATILE
DB Cooper-7417
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Obtain in particular the identities of accomplices
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SCHIALIZED, IFHEN
MAR 1 7 1972
(2)
PAESEATILE
DB Cooper-7417
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FBI
Date: 3/21/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
001
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, INDIANAPOLIS
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK.
A SUSPECT, WAS SUGGESTED IN THIS CASE IN DECEMBER NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. BASIS FOR SUGGESTION WAS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, FACT THAT HE WAS A FORMER BOEING EMPLOYEE AND THE FACT THAT HE HAD IN SEATTLE.
PHOTOGRAPH SHOWN TO THREE WITNESSES IN SEATTLE, ALL OF WHOM SAID NOT IDENTICAL WITH HIJACKER. SUBSEQUENTLY INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED THAT HE RESIDED AT INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, TELEPHONE
AND IS EMPLOYED BY
DESCRIBED AS SIX FT., ONE HUNDRED FIFTY LBS.,
DOB
IN ORDER TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THIS MAN ELIMINATED, DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT IF POSSIBLE ON NOVE. TWENTYTHREE, TWENTYFOUR AND TWENTYFIVE. THE HIJACKING OCCURRED ON THE EVENING OF NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
PRB : eon (1)
164-81-2514
Approved:
A
Sent
Per wat
Speci
Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-7418
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648 PM NITEL
PRB : eon (1)
164-81-2514
Approved:
A
Sent
Per wat
Speci
Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-7418
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648 PM NITEL 3/22/72 0JS
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
INDIANAPOLIS (164-62)
1P
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH. TWENTYONE LAST. SUSPECT WAS EMPLOYED AND' IS EMPLOYED
INDIANAPOLIS, AND WAS PRESENT ON THE JOB ON NOVEMBER TWENTY THIRD AND TWENTY FOURTY LAST. END
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-2515
SOMEONE zeven INBEELD MORE
MAR 22 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7419
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FBI
206
Date:
3/17/72
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FROM:
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NORJAK; OO: SEATTLE.
FOR BUREAU'S INFORMATION, I HAD CONFLUENCE WITH MILITARY OFFICIALS, FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE RE SEARCH. ARMY UNIT IS TO MOVE INTO POSITION A.M. TUESDAY MARCH TWENTY-FIRST INSTANT ANTICIPATING SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY NOON MARCH TWENTY-FIRST. ARMY WILL BIVOUAC AT CAMP SITE NEAR ARTEDI. DAM BEING PROVIDED BY PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, PORTLAND.
ARMY WILL BIVOUAC AT CAMP SITE NEAR ARTEDI. DAM BEING PROVIDED BY PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, PORTLAND. AGENTS WILL BE QUARTERED AT QUAY INN, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. OFFICES SENDING AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO HAVE AGENTS AT QUAY INN TWO P.M. TWENTIETH INSTANT FOR BRIEF- ING AND ORIENTATION AND ASSIGNMENT.
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE) 1971 -413-135 DB Cooper-7420OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA PPHA (M CPR) 101-11.6
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
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has advised that the unit to be used is the 3rd Air Cavalry Regiment-Control.
It will be composed of Ist and 3rd squadrons, consisting of 120 men, the Air Cavalry Troop-Aero Scouts, which will have 6 XOH58 helicopters.
wilk be the Their telephone number is
at Fort Lewis.
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wilk be the Their telephone number is
at Fort Lewis.
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has advised that the unit to be used is the 3rd Air Cavalry Regiment-Control.
It will be composed of Ist and 3rd squadrons, consisting of 120 men, the Air Cavalry Troop-Aero Scouts, which will have 6 XOH58 helicopters.
wilk be the Their telephone number is
at Fort Lewis.
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164-81-2517 SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED ANYIL FILED 1 MAR 1 9 1972 ៛81-SEATTLE
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Re suspect Enclosed herewith for Seattle are the photographs of made available by Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
AIR MAIL
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: // SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
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Re suspect Enclosed herewith for Seattle are the photographs of made available by Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Kansas, observed artist's conception of Unknown Subject on 2/23/72, and advised there are some similarities in this conception with that of
She stated it has been almost three years since she last saw and cannot be positive regarding the artist's conception.
had previously reported to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office 7/14/69, that she had been who is an ex-paratrooper.
stated she has no idea of whereabouts and has not seen or heard from him since he departed the area in 1969. She had
Kansas Bureau of Investigation, advised he had conducted an investigation regarding the purported He determined that also known as
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had a
under and his latest arrest was by the St. Paul. Minnesota Police Department
made available one photograph of under St. Paul Police Department also made available one snapshot photograph of
is described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Date of Birth Place of Birth
Height	59 !!
Weight	143 pounds
Eyes	Brown
Build	Slender
Hair	Medium Chestnut
Complexion	Medium

After enclosed photographs have been displayed to witnesses Seattle is requested to return them to Kansas City for subsequent return to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
LEAD
MINNEAPOLIS
AT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
Obtain photograph. of St. Paul Police Department b6 and display to witnesses your area.
PAUL, MINNESOTA
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FROM:	SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

1 Reference New Haven airtel to Mobile, 3/3/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA ALLISON A. CATLIN.
Gulf Shores, Alabama, 'PD, 3/10/72, advised the compositedrawing of the subject involved in the highjacking bore a slight resemblance to JAMES HATFIELD, now deceased, who had been a builder in Gulf Shores. He knew of no one other than HATFIELD's who can state where HATFIELD was on 11/24/71.
Gulf
Shores, 3/10/72, stated the mouth and chin of the composit drawing of highjacker is slightly similar to JAMES HATFIELD' but did not feel the rest of the drawing resembled HATFIELD.
Gulf
Shores, 3/10/72, stated the mouth and chin of the composit drawing of highjacker is slightly similar to JAMES HATFIELD' but did not feel the rest of the drawing resembled HATFIELD. She stated that HATFIELD had lived and had been employed
Florida, and has telephone
number
SJAMES HATFIELD, Gulf Shores,
on 3/10/72, stated that died 1/6/72, while in the Mobile Infirmary Hospital, Mobile, Alabama, of cancer, and stated he had first been operated on in August, 1971, and that he had again been hospitalized in December at Gulf Shores. She stated he began to become very weak in the early part of
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November and spent much time at home and is positive he was home on 11/24, because she recalled his being home on Thanksgiving and the entire week.
has no money and she is attempting to determine if he had insurance policies and stated that her still resides in Gulf Shores and
i's a but is not eligible to
has no money and she is attempting to determine if he had insurance policies and stated that her still resides in Gulf Shores and
i's a but is not eligible to practice in the United States and feels she must return to earn a livelihood.
stated had not flown for several years and she had never known him to do any parachuting or skydiving.
Foley hospital records reflect JAMES HATFIELD was a patient from 12/24/71 to 12/30/71, when he was removed to Mobile Infirmary.
LEAD:
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION
telephone AT FLA. Will contact
to determine if he can verify the whereabouts of JAMES HATFIELD, 11/24/71.
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DB Cooper-7426MAT 1961 LOUTION OLA Wat (41 CH4) 101-15,6
UNITED STATES. GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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SAC, KANSAS CITY
DATE:
3/15/72
FROM :
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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SEATTLE
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
For information of receiving office:
List of names and addresses of those persons having parachute jumping clubs or involved with clubs in the Arizona, reveal Tucson, Arizona. Attempts to contact in Tucson, Arizona, were negative.
List of names and addresses of those persons having parachute jumping clubs or involved with clubs in the Arizona, reveal Tucson, Arizona. Attempts to contact in Tucson, Arizona, were negative.
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Person in position to know advised on 3/10/72, that had moved on
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send such to office of origin.
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DB Cooper-7428STANDARD FORM NO. 54
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 3/20/72
FROM
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SUBJECT :
NORJAK
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Fort Lewis, called. He said he would be working with, SAC MILNES and Mr. MANNING the rest of the week and he is going down to the scene tomorrow.
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He simply wanted to let Mr. MILNES know that they had received some guidance from the Public Affairs Officers of the Army as to how to answer press inquiries.
MILNES know that they had received some guidance from the Public Affairs Officers of the Army as to how to answer press inquiries. Then he read the same 3 questions and answers which we had already received last week from Asst. Director BATES. I told the that b6 I thought Mr. MILNES was already generally aware of this policy b7C as having come from Army headquarters through our headquarters but that when Mr. MILNES called in I would tell him.
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SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE

3/20/72
NORJAK
Fort Lewis, called. He said he would be working with SAC MILNES and Mr. MANNING the rest of the week and he is going down to the scene tomorrow.
He simply wanted to let Mr. MILNES know that they had received some guidance from the Public Affairs Officers of the Army as to how to answer press inquiries. Then he read the same 3 questions and answers which we had already received last week from Asst.
received some guidance from the Public Affairs Officers of the Army as to how to answer press inquiries. Then he read the same 3 questions and answers which we had already received last week from Asst. Director BATES. I told the that I thought Mr. MILNES was already generally aware of this policy as having come from Army headquarters through our headquarters but that when Mr. MILNES called in I would tell him.
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK. AGENTS FROM OTHER DIVISIONS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AND SEATTLE DIVISION AGENTS PARTICIPATING IN SEARCH AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE. CONFERENCE HELD WITH ARMY OFFICIALS AND AGENTS PREPARATORY TO SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY ONE PM, TWENTYFIRST INSTANT.
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED OF ALL DEVELOPMENTS. - P -
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TO DIRECTOR
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MINNEAPOLIS
(164-73)
PORTLAND
(164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE
(164-81)
(1)
NORJAK.'
AGENTS FROM OTHER DIVISIONS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AND SEATTLE DIVISION AGENTS PARTICIPATING IN SEARCH AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE. CONFERENCE HELD WITH ARMY OFFICIALS AND AGENTS PREP- ARATORY TO SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY, ONE PM, TWENTYFIRST INSTANT.
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED OF ALL DEVELOPMENTS. - P- END REC'D TWO TELS AJW' FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-7432 164-81-2523NR039 SE PALIN 9:59PM NITEL 3/20/72 G JW
TO
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(164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS
(164-73)
PORTLAND
(164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE
(164-81)
(1)
NORJAK.
AGENTS FROM OTHER DIVISIONS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AND SEATTLE DIVISION AGENTS PARTICIPATING IN SEARCH AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THIS DATE. CONFERENCE HELD WITH ARMY OFFICIALS AND AGENTS PREP- ARATORY TO SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY ONE PM, TWENTYFIRST INSTANT.
CONFERENCE HELD WITH ARMY OFFICIALS AND AGENTS PREP- ARATORY TO SEARCH TO COMMENCE APPROXIMATELY ONE PM, TWENTYFIRST INSTANT.
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED OF ALL DEVELOPMENTS. - P- END AGL FBI. . . MP CLR
DB Cooper-7433
164-81-2523DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
3/20/72 
SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
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NORJAK
For the Bureau's information, the search of the terrain by the Army troops will commence in operation on 3/21/72. The command post will be established at Lake Merwin Park.
In order to have adequate communications, a single party line telephone is being installed in a vacant residence to be occupied by the Bureau. This building is being provided at no cost to the Bureau by the Pacific Power and Light. It will be locked in the evening."
The phone will be installed by the General Telephone Company of the Northwest, Inc., 265 N. E. 2nd, Gresham, Oregon. A one-time installation charge of $20.00 will be levied and a minimum charge of $11.00 per month. When the search is over the phone will be removed. '
This installation is being made, UACB.
00 per month. When the search is over the phone will be removed. '
This installation is being made, UACB.
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164-81-2524 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY ING INNTICH CSA FPMR (a CAR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
March 20, 1972

TO :	FILE (164-81)	DATE:
FROM :	SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:	Sub
NORJAK	E

For record purposes, I called SAC MATTSON in Portland on March 19, 1972. I told him that it may be that the Army will need 5,000 gallons of JP 4 jet fuel. I asked him to make arrangements where it could be obtained. if it is needed. I advised him that it is very possible the fuel the Army has will be contaminated and this may be needed.
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Pacific Power and Light Company Portland, Oregon
Dear
This letter is to confirm certain arrangements which have been made for the use by the FBI and the U.S. Army, of your space at Lake Merwin Park.
Badges will be provided for Pacific Power employees who need access to the area. These will be made available through the Pacific Power and Light with our employees at the site.
A 24-hour guard has been installed in the area. No unauthorized persons will be allowed in the area of the dam.
The search project will be coordinated for the FBI by me, by Special Agent Thomas J. Manning and Special Agent Charles E. Farrell of the FBI.
Your cooperation in this matter is deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
J.E. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
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Pacific Power and Light Company Portland, Oregon
Dear
This letter is to confirm certain arrangements which have been made for the use by the FBI and the U.S. Army, of your space at Lake Merwin Park.
Badges will be provided for Pacific Power employees who need access to the area. These will be made available through the Pacific Power and Light with our employees at the site.
A 24-hour guard has been installed in the area. No unauthorized persons will be allowed in the area of the dam.
The search project will be coordinated for the FBI by me, by Special Agent Thomas J. Manning and Special Agent Charles E. Farrell of the FBI.
Your cooperation in this matter is deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
J.E. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
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DB Cooper-7437 164-81-2526
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SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
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1 NORJAK.
RESETEL TO BUREAY SEVENTEENTH INST.
GROUND AND AIR SEARCH BY BUAGENTS AND ARMY UNIT, TOTALING THREE HUNDRED MEN INCLUDING OFFICERS, WITH SUPPORT OF NINE HELICOPTERS, COMMENCED TWO P.M. TODAY, AND CONTINUES IN PROGRESS. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
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DB Cooper-7438NRØ84 SE PLAIN 836 PM NITEL 3/21/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
RESETEL TO BUREAU SEVENTEENTH INST. GROUND AND AIR SEARCH BY BUAGENTS AND ARMY UNIT, TOTALING THREE HUNDRED MEN INCLUDING OFFICERS, WITH SUPPORT OF NINE HELICOPTERS, COMMENCED TWO P. M. TODAY, AND CONTINUES IN PROGRESS. NO DEVELOPMENTS. END ACK FOR TWO TELS MRF FBI WA DC
DB Cooper-7439 164-81-2527NRØ04 SE PLAIN 832 PM NITEL 3/21/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P NORJAK.
END ACK FOR TWO TELS MRF FBI WA DC
DB Cooper-7439 164-81-2527NRØ04 SE PLAIN 832 PM NITEL 3/21/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P NORJAK.
RESETEL TO BUREAU SEVENTEENTH INST. GROUND AND AIR SEARCH BY BUAGENTS AND ARMY UNIT, TOTALING THREE HUNDRED MEN INCLUDING OFFICERS, WITH SUPPORT OF NINE HELICOPTERS, COMMENCED TWO P. M. TODAY, AND CONTINUES IN PROGRESS. NO DEVELOPMENTS. END AGL FBI .. . MP CLR
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
(164-2111)
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FROM :
NORJAK.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY.
NO DEVELOPMENTS.
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TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
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1P
NORJAK.
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164-81-2528
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DB Cooper-7441WRØ07 SE PLAIN 10:18 PM NITEL 3/22/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK.
i
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY.
NO DEVELOPMENTS.
END
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DB, Cooper-7442 164-81-2320NR007 SE PLAIN II:24 PM NITEL 3/22/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK.
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
END
FBI MP BLB CLR
DB Cooper-7443 164-81-2528OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY -200Z EDITION GSA FPMR (« CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 3/20/72
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
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On 3/20/72. Washington, phone telephonically advised that the des- cription and composited drawing of the hijacker fits perfectly, and he is Seattle, Washington. She added that he is She said he needs money desperately. LEAD
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will obtain copy of Washington Driver's License of and display to witnesses.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will obtain copy of Washington Driver's License of and display to witnesses.
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On 3/20/72.
Washington, phone telephonically advised that the doa- cription and composited drawing of the hijacker fits perfectly, and he is Seattle, Washington. She added that he ia
She said he needs money
desperately. LEAD
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA WASHINGTON ' Will obtain copy of Washington Driver's License of and display to witnesses. b6 b7C AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will locate and interview concerning his whereabouts at the time of the hijacking.
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DB Cooper-7445OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 WAY-82 COCTION GSA FPMA (+1 CFR) 10T-IL0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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DATE: 3/20/72
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
On 3/20/72, Washington, phone
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telephonically advised that the des- cription and composited drawing of the hijacker fits perfectly, and he is Seattle, Washington. She added that he is She said he needs money desperately. LEAD
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON Will' obtain copy of Washington Driver's License of and display to witnesses. b6 b7C AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will locate and interview concerning his whereabouts at the time of the hijacking.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA MPHR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE: 3/21/72
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RB:
SUSPECT
On 3/20/72, Boeing Airplane Company. Seattle, Washington, advised writer
that Boeing. Renton. Washington,
brought a photograph of which had run across in his desk. The photo had
originally been brought to by a detective from King County Sheriff's Office some time before, during the investigation of the case in Renton.
When again saw the photo on 3/20/72, he was re- minded of the artist's drawing of the hijacker.
advised that worked for Boeing but was terminated in 1961 and his personnel file, therefore, has been destroyed, as Boeing only keeps these records for ten years. He advised that and himself have no more information than that which is written on the back of the photo. There is no need to recontact either of these individuals and there is no file at Boeing to review.
There is no need to recontact either of these individuals and there is no file at Boeing to review.
Suggest that records of the King County Sheriff's Office be reviewed for additional information as to
Photo is enclosed in IA envelope . glow
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160/ : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 3/17/72
FROM :
SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sub L
Re Jacksonville airtel to Seattle, 1/20/72, and Seattle letter to San Francisco, 2/4/72.
The following investigation was conducted by the Jacksonville Division:
On 2/8/72, Flying Service, Pensacola, Fla., advised SA the only parachuting in the area is handled at the airport at Milton, Fla.
The following investigation was conducted by the Jacksonville Division:
On 2/8/72, Flying Service, Pensacola, Fla., advised SA the only parachuting in the area is handled at the airport at Milton, Fla.
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On 2/8/72,
Milton Flying Service, Milton,
Fla., advised SA that all sport parachuting has been terminated at Milton and there is no club in the area. Both advised they do not recognize the artist conception drawing of the subject.
On 2/11/72, and again on 3/3/72, Jacksonville, Fla., For the U. S. Parachute Association Jacksonville, and a Fla., was contacted by SA
but developed no additional information regarding identity of the subject of this case. He did advise that an article has recently been published in Che Parachutist", the monthly news magazine of the USPA, soliciting assistance from its members in attempt to identify the unknown subject, which article featured the artist conception of the unknown subject.
He was advised that the only known reward money offered to date in captioned case is a $5,000 reward being offered by the "Seattle Post-Intelligencer", Seattle, Washington.
He was advised that the only known reward money offered to date in captioned case is a $5,000 reward being offered by the "Seattle Post-Intelligencer", Seattle, Washington.
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TO:	SAC, NEW HAVEN
FROM:	SẮC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:	. /NORJAK

RE: SUSPECT
Seattle, Washington, advised that Ap artisti sketch of Unsub' bears striking resemblance to
described as; white male, middle to late 30Y BY ERIL. In0 pounds. blut-gray avos. promtture gray hair.
He went to Army Ranger School and Jump School and reportedly did a great deal of parachute jumping. He is experienced with hon discharged from the Army with the Attempts to locate
rank of "have thus far mot with negative results.
Recorde at National personnel Recorda Center - Military, St.
He is experienced with hon discharged from the Army with the Attempts to locate
rank of "have thus far mot with negative results.
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AT CONNECTICUT, Will locate and interview to obtain information regarding his present Whereabouts. SAK FRANCISCO
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till attant to locate and interview
California, regarding his activities on November 24, 1971.
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2*SAC at Army briefing at 10:00 AM Information on JP-4 supply location
SUB- E.
Explore charges for agents eating breakfast at Lake Merwin - enarges and also any charge for C ration for noon meal for agents in field with troops.
Mosaic will not be ready until 9:00 AM, 3/20/72 and will not be available for Army briefing but will be at command post on 3/21/72.
Mosaic will not be ready until 9:00 AM, 3/20/72 and will not be available for Army briefing but will be at command post on 3/21/72. set up for inspection and coordinating of search.
Copies of blown up map to be given to unit commanders.
Advise Army personnel of following: agent at gate will handle security of Lake Merwin park DO WE NEED 24 hour gate guard?
White tape will be placed on electrical wires per request of helicopter pilot.
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Army personnel will have no contact with civilians - ann inquires of army personnel will be referred to Squadron Commander, who will refer to agent without identifying the agent as FBI personnel.
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Permission for fires in field being secured from Dept. of Natural Resources.
SA will work with as operations officer.
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We understand that the operation is an Army adventure training mission to familiarize Army personnel with training in ground reconnaisance.
All buildings, inhabited or not, army will completely skirt and only agent personnel will search buildings.
All buildings, inhabited or not, army will completely skirt and only agent personnel will search buildings. No army personnel will search any buildings.
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Making use of house as command post rather than guard shack
Army starts from Ft. Lewis 0800 3/21/72 and expect in field with some searching completed in afternoon
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EXPLORE POSSIBILITY OF SOME AGENTS REMAINING WITH TROOPS AFB)-ASFAITE IN EVENT NECESSARY TO MAKE CONTACT WITH FBI AND POSSIBILITY TROOPS MAY FIND SOME EVIDENCE.
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Search will be made with 3 priorities - Cone area #1 main body of troops South of cone #2 and north of Lewis River #3 Air Rifle platoon will be inserted in vicinity of point A for specific area searches and wherever else needed - insertion by helicopter. 5 to 10 foot intervals between men absolute maximum. keep skirmish search line straight & all stop when one finds something DB Cooper-7451
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In event body is found agents will immediately take over the area and cordon of Army troops will be set up - procedure will be to immediate air lift coroner of the county to site to pronounce dead and id body and then evidence will be gathered and body removed to county morgue. Point out that positive ID of hijacker will be made before Army is released.
In event after four or five days it is felt by' FBI that further time other than allotted seven days for Army troop use is necessary this request is to be immediately communicated to who will then secure permission from 6th. Army.
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TO: DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)
( RUC) 2P
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE
RE SUSPECT RE SF AIRTEL TO SEATTLE MARCH THIRTEEN LAST AND BUREAU PHONE CALL TO OC INSTANT. - RE AIRTEL SET FORTH INFO RECEIVED FROM
UNITED AIR LINES ( UAL) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
RE
AUGUST NEXT.
- RE AIRTEL SET FORTH INFO RECEIVED FROM
UNITED AIR LINES ( UAL) SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.,
RE
AUGUST NEXT. STATED IS LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS CASE DUE TO PHOTOGRAPH BEING EXTREMELY GOOD "LOOK ALIKE" TO ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB. REPORTEDLY WAS
AS WELL AS
PRIOR TO BECOMING UAL PILOT IN NINETEEN SIXTYFOUR.
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THIS DATE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKAHOMA, ADVISED IS
PRESENTLY OUT OF THE COUNTRY .. SHE ADVISED END PAGE ONE 5
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STATED HAD BEEN IN SINCE AUGUST
LAST AND WOULD WILLINGLY SUBMIT TO INTERVIEW.
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STATED HAD BEEN IN SINCE AUGUST
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HIM CONSIDERABLE DIFFICULTY AND
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GENERAL INFORMATION
TELEPHONE - company providing service at Ariel Dam is General Telephone of the Northwest, Inc., 265 N. E. 2nd., Gresham, Oregon. Installation of phone at command post at Lake Merwin Park will be $20 for installation and minimum charge of $11.00 per month. TO EXPEDITE HANDLING OF REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION the request would have to be handled through thePortland Division with the installation to be made in the guard house at the Park.
Person to be contacted at the phone company is
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ACCOMODATIONS -
Holiday Inn, Kelso, Washington b6 advised for 8 rooms (double with two beds) for 10 to 14 days the rate will be $16.50 per room plus tax. requested 20 that as much advance notice as possible be given to the motel for do reserving rooms.
requested 20 that as much advance notice as possible be given to the motel for do reserving rooms. Laundromat within three blocks open 24 hours. Number of restaurants (one all night) nearby for quick breakfasts & suppers CORONER _ Clark County - Vancouver.
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Cowlitz County coroner and deputy have been advised of possibility for their services on short notice.
Clark County will be advised on 3/14/72
SUGGESTIONS FROM SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG PERSONNEL FOR EQUIPMENT AND SEARCH TECHNIQUES -
Every searcher to have leather gloves and waterproof shoes
Use toilet paper for marking extremities of each grid and use skirmish line with no more than 5' foot intervals between searchers in heavily wooded areas. Then at extremity of search grid entire line can be swung around using one grid extremity marked by paper as guide for next grid. Paper will disintegrate after short time in elements.
Terrain is very difficult with windfall and alders in profusion in area near point A.
Paper will disintegrate after short time in elements.
Terrain is very difficult with windfall and alders in profusion in area near point A. Very slow movement of the line is advised with all personnel instructed to look up as they search as well as on ground.
Recommend no more than six hours of search per day. 10 minute breaks every hour and no more than 30 minute break for lunch with field rations. 164-81-2535
Recommend supplying each searcher with candy bars on daily basis to give quick pickup and replenish calorie use which is approximately 600 calories per hour in heavy wooded area. It is recommended that FBI supply these items which can be secured wholesale through contact at Longview.
Recommend straight line at all times with the entiy a suspect area needs intensive search.
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Recommend an agent at the extremity of the Lines on eachstoel973 control speed and line movement. One agent every 10 mart &f-SEAstro! purposes with no more than 5 foot intervals in heavy wooded area.
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Recommend one may on the line have a compass to shoot bearings to keep grid intact.
Recommend several agents behind the skirmish line to insure that line maintains itself straight with no straggling.
It was pointed out that there is heavy concentration of coyotess which gives distinct possibility that if hijacker did hit the ground his body could be completely stripped of flesh and clothing.
In event a man with a dog is required charge is $175 per day if to be used exclusively on the search.
Suggest if Army is approved that a basic training company in last stages of training be employed due to good physical condition. Suggest skirmish line have smoke grenades in event one of searchers is injured and evacuation is necessary by helicopter. Will guide evacuation helicopter to scene with no delay.
On steep places encountered these could be skirted and searched with field glasses since in most steep places there is little growth of foliage and trees.
On steep places encountered these could be skirted and searched with field glasses since in most steep places there is little growth of foliage and trees.
GENERAL INFORMATION RE PROPOSED COMMAND POST & BIVOUAC AREA
From Lake Merwin Park to Point A through Woodland is 20 miles on good roads.
In event it is necessary to cross Lewis River above Lake Merwin a county road crosses at Amboy.
In emergency the road acorss Yale Dam could be used according to PP & L Company personnel but this is discouraged.
Lake Merwin Park has a double sized vehicle gate which is the only means of entering the Park and Ariel Dam location. This gate could be kept closed with sentry posted to keep out curious and newspaper and other news media.
A comfort station with hot showers is available and will be made available by PP & L and is located directly above the picnic table area.
Two large cooking shelters - eachwith 12 hot plates and sink with running water. Will be made available for use by PP & L.
A small store which can supply immediate needs for small items of military personnel is located immediately outside the entrance gate to Ariel Dam site.
A small store which can supply immediate needs for small items of military personnel is located immediately outside the entrance gate to Ariel Dam site.
Large octagonal shaped guard house about 100 yards from gate can be used as command post. Has light, heat and phone can be installed with all maps necessary for search use mounted over windows.
Sufficient gravel roads and black topped area for vehicles to eliminate parking on grass areas and disturbing recreational facilities.
Garbage dump nearby for debris removal.
GENERAL ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR USE
80 WATT RADIO at Command Post for communication with Bureau cars on roads in search area. At least /9 walkie talkies on Bureau channel to be used in conjunction with military radios.
One bull horn for briefing purposes. Rain gear for all agent personnel involved in search
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It is suggested that in view of Army troops being used that if occasion presents itself a suggestion should be made that a military helicopter should be standing by at search area to assist in fly over to determine that skirmish line is kept straight and within the specified grid area and to
should be made that a military helicopter should be standing by at search area to assist in fly over to determine that skirmish line is kept straight and within the specified grid area and to immediately check out suspicious items which cannot be reached from ground.
Weyerhaeuser Company, Longview has advised a helicopter will be available on short notice. Clark County SO has one helciopter pilot on department with almost immediate access to helicopter. Vancouver PD officer also helciopter pilot with helicopter available on short notice.
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OFTIONAL FORM NO. 1) MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (1.64-81)
DATE: 3/13/72
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUB-E.
A conference was heldl with the below listed Pacific Power and Light personnel at their corporate headquarters, 920 SW 6th. Streetm Portland, Oregon on 3/13/72:
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After discussion advised that Lake Merwin Park at Ariel Dam could be used as a command post and bivouac area for Army personnel in the planned ground search. The company will power all cooking units and will further supply power to the octagonal shaped guard house
The company will power all cooking units and will further supply power to the octagonal shaped guard house which is to be used for briefing purposes. Further rest rooms will be opened for use and hot showers will be available.
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While an extension phone is available at the guard house it was requested that if a phone is necessary that a separate installation be made to free the Ariel Dam switchboard of excess traffic.
Further it was requested that some type of pass be provided for authorized PP & L personnel at the dam site and from other locations having business at the site to allow free access through gate to Merwin park.
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Also it was requested that a liaison officer from thesearch party handle any contacts with the public or press since PP & L personnel do not desire to become involved in answering inquiries and providing information.
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The PP & L group also requested that a letter be directed to enclosed in an inner envelope marked Official and Personal setting forth a statement insuring PP & L that no persona Liability will attach to PP & L for
The PP & L group also requested that a letter be directed to enclosed in an inner envelope marked Official and Personal setting forth a statement insuring PP & L that no persona Liability will attach to PP & L for injuries incurred by Army personnel and Agent personnel.
assurestats write:pt
complete cooperation by PP & L in the search mattersand mussten that any unusual requests be cleared through him personnelu. All PP & L personnel were advised that SAC, Seattle, would sendt BER 39 1972 letter outlining items requested within the next the days. FBI-SSEATTLE
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TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND FBI
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	0
NORJAK
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND FBI AGENTS
CONTINUED TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -419-135 DB Cooper-7459NR007 SE PLAIN
11:07 PM NITEL 3/23/72 DCA
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DIRECTOR, FBI. (164-2111)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND FBI AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY.
(164-2111)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
1P
NORJAK
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH ARMY TROOPS AND FBI AGENTS CONTINUED TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS. END FBI MP. BLB CLR
DB Cooper-7460 164-81-2538OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY Ist Forrón GSA FPMR (4 CFA) 101-IL# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/17/72
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUB E e
Assistant Director BATES called from Divison6. He said that they had a call from the Public Affairs Officer of the Army.
The Army is sending out to their Public Affairs officers in the field certain questions and answers which they anticipate using in connection with publicity in regard to the search.
Question 1: Is the Army assisting the FBI in its search for a sky jacker? Answer: Yes. At the request of the FBI approximately 200 U. S. Army troops from Ft. Lewis are assisting in the search for a sky jacker, believed to have parachuted in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon, on the 24th of November 1971. There is a possibility this sky jacker could have died in his jump.
in the search for a sky jacker, believed to have parachuted in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon, on the 24th of November 1971. There is a possibility this sky jacker could have died in his jump. (The Bureau suggested to the Army that they change Portland to LaCenter, Washington)
Question No. 2 relates purely to the justification for the U. S. Army, which is supposed to be defending this country, being used in a situation like this and in answer to it the Army saadlthey feel it is justified since ik it came at the request of a responsible government agency and is related to their training program.
BATES did not give me this verbatim since we would not be concerned with it.
THEx No. 3 is another Army question which raises is such support legal and the Army answer is Yes.
BATES suggests that we make, no comment other than to say, Yes, the Army is assisting us in the search and we have no further comment.
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NORJAK.
WEEKLY SUMMARY
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED
TODAY.
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DB Cooper-7463 164-81-2539NRØ1 1 SE PLAIN 11:03 PM NITEL 3/24/72 JJT
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MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK. WEEKLY SUMMARY
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED
TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
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TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
END RMB FBI PD CLR TU
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MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK. WEEKLY SUMMARY
TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS AND AGENTS CONTINUED
TODAY. NO DEVELOPMENTS. END
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TO	: Director 10:45 vMinneapolis 10:58 Portland 11:05	Sub E
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NORJACK
Due to snow fall in search area, search " being temporarily held up. Army troops remaining on location. Weather forecast predicts rain, which will eliminate snow. Search will be resumed, possibly Sunday PM or Monday AM.
Weather forecast predicts rain, which will eliminate snow. Search will be resumed, possibly Sunday PM or Monday AM.
Bureau will be kept advised.
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DUE TO SNOW FALL IN SEARCH AREA, SEARCH BEING TEMPORAILY HELD UP., ARMY TROOPS REMAINING ON LOCATION. WEATHER FORECAST PREDICTS RAIN, WHICH WILL ELIMINATE SNOW. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED, POSSIBLY SUNDAY PM OR MONDAY AM. END
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED.
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TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE.
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TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE. NEGATIVE RESULTS RE SUBJECT OR FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY A.M., MARCH TWENTYSEVEN NEXT.
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TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE .NOON INSTANT DATE. NEGATIVE RESULTS RE SUBJECT OR FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY A. M., MARCH. TWENTYSEVEN NEXT. END AGL FBI ... MP CLR .
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FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
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TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY. TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE. NEGATIVE RESULTS RE SUBJECT OR FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY A.
TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE. NEGATIVE RESULTS RE SUBJECT OR FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY A. M., MARCH TWENTYSEVEN NEXT. END DEB FBI WASH DC CLR
DB Cooper-7470 164-81-2541NRØØ3 SE PLAIN 10:41 PM NITEL 3/26/72 DCA
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FROM . SEATTLE (164-81)
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TERRAIN SEARCH WITH U. S. ARMY TROOPS COMMENCED TWELVE NOON INSTANT DATE. NEGATIVE RESULTS RE SUBJECT OR FINDINGS. SEARCH COMMENCES SEVEN THIRTY ' A. M., MARCH TWENTYSEVEN NEXT. END RMB
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DB Cooper-7471 164-81-2541FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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WEEKLY SUMMARY
THE TERRAIN SEARCH COMMENCED SEVEN TWENTY A.M. WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN GROUND TROOPS. NO DEVELOPMENTS.
AT COB TODAY APPROXIMATELY THIRTY PERCENT OF ENTIRE AREA, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF SECOND GROWTH TIMBER AND BRUSH COMPLETED.
AT COB TODAY APPROXIMATELY THIRTY PERCENT OF ENTIRE AREA, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF SECOND GROWTH TIMBER AND BRUSH COMPLETED. ADVISED HE b6 ৳7c
INTENDS TO TERMINATE SEARCH WITH GROUND TROOPS AT NOON THIRTIETH! INST., RETURNING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS, LEAVING TOKEN FORCE IN CAMP TO PRESERVE OPERATION INTACT. HE WILL RETURN TO CAMP TO COMMENCE SEARCH A.M. OF APRIL FOUR NEXT. HE EXPECTS THAT IN APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS AFTER APRIL FOUR ENTIRE AREA SOUTH OF LEWIS RIVER IN SEARCH AREA WILL BE COMPLETED.
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMELY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF THREE WEEKS, AFTER RETURN ON APRIL FOUR. AREA INVOLVED COMPRISES APPROIXMATELY TWENTYFIVE PERCENT OF ENTIRE SEARCH AREA. 164-81-2542 JEM : eon
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I HAVE ADVISED THAT SEARCH AREA OUTLINED IN MAP ON PAGE TWN HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR OF REPORT OF SA CHAREES E.
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I HAVE ADVISED THAT SEARCH AREA OUTLINED IN MAP ON PAGE TWN HUNDRED SEVENTYFOUR OF REPORT OF SA CHAREES E. FARRELL, SEATTLE, DATED FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST, IS AREA THAT BUREAU FEELS MUST BE SEARCHED AND IN MAKING REQUEST OF ARMY INTENDED THAT ENTIRE AREA BE TRAVERSED IN SEARCH.
I REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ARMY ASSISTANCE UNTIL SEARCH IS COMPLETE. REFERRING REQUEST TO HIS SUPERIORS FOR DIRECTION.
MATTER WILL BE FOLLOWED AND BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED.
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DB Cooper-7473NRØ07 SE PLAIN 906 PM NITEL 3/27/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK.
THE TERRAIN SEARCH COMMENCED SEVEN TWENTY A. M. WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN GROUND TROOPS. NO DEVELOPMENTS. AT COB TODAY APPROXIMATELY THIRTY PERCENT OF ENTIRE AREA, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF SECOND GROWTH TIMBER AND BRUSH COMPLETED. ADVISED HE INTENDS TO TERMINATE SEARCH WITH GROUND TROOPS AT NOON THIRTIETH INST., RETURNING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS, LEAVING TOKEN FORCE IN CAMP TO PRESERVE OPERATION INTACT.
ADVISED HE INTENDS TO TERMINATE SEARCH WITH GROUND TROOPS AT NOON THIRTIETH INST., RETURNING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS, LEAVING TOKEN FORCE IN CAMP TO PRESERVE OPERATION INTACT. HE WILL RETURN TO CAMP TO COMMENCE SEARCH A. M. OF APRIL FOUR NEXT. HE EXPECTS THAT IN APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS AFTER APRIL FOUR ENTIRE AREA SOUTH OF LEWIS RIVER IN SEARCH AREA WILL BE COMPLETED.
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMLY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF THREE WEEKS, AFTER RETURN ON APRIL FOUR. AREA INVOLVED COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY END PAGE ONE
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TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF ENTIRE SEARCH AREA. I HAVE ADVISED THAT SEARCH AREA OUTLINED IN MAP ON PAGE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR OF REPORT OF SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, SEATTLE, DATED FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST, IS AREA THAT BUREAU FEELS MUST BE SEARCHED AND IN MAKING REQUEST OF ARMY INTENDED THAT ENTIRE AREA BE TRAVERSED IN SEARCH.
I. REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ARMY ASSISTANCE UNTIL SEARCH . IS COMPLETE.
FARRELL, SEATTLE, DATED FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST, IS AREA THAT BUREAU FEELS MUST BE SEARCHED AND IN MAKING REQUEST OF ARMY INTENDED THAT ENTIRE AREA BE TRAVERSED IN SEARCH.
I. REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ARMY ASSISTANCE UNTIL SEARCH . IS COMPLETE. REFERRING' REQUEST TO HIS SUPERIORS FOR DIRECTION.
MATTER WILL BE FOLLOWED AND BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED. END REC'D TWO TDELS A JW FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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746 PM NITEL 3/27/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK.
THE TERRAIN SEARCH COMMENCED SEVEN TWENTY A. M. WITH , APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN GROUND TROOPS. NO DEVELOPMENTS. AT COB TODAY, APPROXIMATELY THIRTY PERCENT OF ENTIRE AREA, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF SECOND GROWTH TIMBER AND BRUSH COMPLETED. ADVISED HE b6 b7C
INTENDS TO TERMINATE SEARCH WITH GROUND TROOPS AT NOON THIRTIETH INST., RETURNING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS,, LEAVING TOKEN FORCE IN CAMP TO PRESERVE OPERATION INTACT. HE WILL RETURN TO CAMP TO COMMENCE SEARCH A. M. OF APRIL FOUR NEXT. HE EXPECTS THAT IN APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS AFTER APRIL FOUR ENTIRE AREA SOUTH OF LEWIS RIVER IN SEARCH AREA WILL BE COMPLETED.
HE EXPECTS THAT IN APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS AFTER APRIL FOUR ENTIRE AREA SOUTH OF LEWIS RIVER IN SEARCH AREA WILL BE COMPLETED.
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMLY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF THREE WEEKS, AFTER RETURN ON APRIL FOUR. AREA INVOLVED COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY END PAGE ONE
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TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF ENTIRE SEARCH AREA.
I HAVE ADVISED THAT SEARCH AREA OUTLINED IN MAP'
ON PAGE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR OF REPORT OF SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, SEATTLE, DATED FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST, IS AREA THAT BUREAU FEELS MUST BE SEARCHED AND IN MAKING REQUEST OF ARMY INTENDED THAT ENTIRE AREA BE TRAVERSED IN SEARCH.
I REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ARMY ASSISTANCE UNTIL SEARCH IS COMPLETE. REFERRING REQUEST TO HIS SUPERIORS FOR DIRECTION.
MATTER WILL BE FOLLOWED AND BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED. -

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NORJAK.
THE TERRAIN SEARCH COMMENCED SEVEN TWENTY A. M. WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN GROUND TROOPS. NO DEVELOPMENTS. AT COB TODAY APPROXIMATELY THIRTY PERCENT OF ENTIRE AREA, CONSISTING PRINCIPALLY OF SECOND GROWTH TIMBER AND BRUSH COMPLETED. ADVISED HE INTENDS TO TERMINATE SEARCH WITH GROUND TROOPS AT NOON THIRTIETH INST., RETURNING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS, LEAVING TOKEN FORCE IN CAMP TO PRESERVE OPERATION INTACT. HE WILL RETURN TO CAMP TO COMMENCE SEARCH A. M. OF APRIL FOUR NEXT. HE EXPECTS THAT IN APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS AFTER APRIL FOUR ENTIRE AREA SOUTH OF LEWIS RIVER IN SEARCH AREA WILL BE COMPLETED.
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMLY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN
TO COMPLETE ENTIRE SEARCH AREA, INCLUDING THAT NORTH OF LEWIS RIVER, WHICH IS EXTREMLY MOUNTAINOUS AND RUGGED WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS WITH A MAXIMUM OF THREE WEEKS, AFTER RETURN, ON APRIL FOUR. AREA INVOLVED COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY END PAGE ONE
164-81-2542
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TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF ENTIRE SEARCH AREA. I HAVE ADVISED THAT SEARCH AREA OUTLINED IN MAP ON PAGE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR OF REPORT OF SA CHARLES E. FARRELL, SEATTLE, DATED FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST, IS AREA THAT BUREAU FEELS MUST BE SEARCHED AND IN MAKING REQUEST OF ARMY INTENDED THAT ENTIRE AREA BE TRAVERSED IN SEARCH.
I REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ARMY ASSISTANCE UNTIL SEARCH IS COMPLETE. REFERRING REQUEST TO HIS SUPERIORS FOR DIRECTION.
MATTER WILL BE FOLLOWED AND BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED. END
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DB Cooper-7479OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INE EDITION GSA FPMA (4 CFA) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-82) (P)
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J.
10 MAY INE EDITION GSA FPMA (4 CFA) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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FROM
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 3/27/79
neutro
DATE: 3/27/72 Sub E
DD- COMPLAINTS @ RESULTING RESEARCH PROR X
Washington alleged that helicopters sometime last week and
deliberately flew over property which he is deliberately in several
on the property resulting
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complaint was the deliberate. according to
He was
him, buzzing of the area in which advised there was no deliberate buzzing at which tin he stated he had no objection to a search of his property but did rusent deliberate "funning" and buzzing
He furnished his phone number as
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I told him I was in one of the helicopters myself, saw the whole thing take place and when it became apparent that were disturbed by the presence of the helicopters, the Army Commanders 164-81-2542 moved the troops down the road a substantial distance,
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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and advised that he would be home on night of March 37, 1972 between 7 and 9 PM. He ! was advised when details were developed he would be advised by phone.
Vancouver, Washington.and then made the pickup of the troops by the helicopters at a distant point.
He said that
I told him I questioned whether they had run off that much or how he could even tell if they did.
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DB Cooper-7481OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY THỊ FOITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 101-156
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 3/27/72
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER	Sub E
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called from the Bureau.
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called from the Bureau. He requested that more detail be put in the daily summary with regard to the search. He would like to know how many troops are still participating; how much area has been searched and just what progress is being made in each teletype.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZER M3 FILES 12 z MAR 27 1972 SAC on FBI-SEATTLE
5010-108
3/21. SAC comment
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7482FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
FBI
Date:
3/28/72
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TERRAIN SEARCH BY TWO HUNDRED TWO ARMY TROOPS
CONTINUED TODAY, NO DEVELOPMENTS. HAS NOT RECEIVED WORD RE ARMY'S DECISION REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TEL TWENTYSEVENTH INST. RE EXTENT OF SEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED AFTER THIRTIETH INST. THIS MATTER BEING FOLLOWED CLOSELY BY ME WITH BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED.
RE EXTENT OF SEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED AFTER THIRTIETH INST. THIS MATTER BEING FOLLOWED CLOSELY BY ME WITH BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED.
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MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
TERRAIN SEARCH BY TWO HUNDRED TWO ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY, NO DEVELOPMENTS. HAS NOT RECEIVED WORD RE ARMY'S DECISION REFERRED TO IN SEATTLE TEL TWENTY-SEVENTH INST. RE EXTENT OF SEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED AFTER THIRTIETH INST. THIS MATTER BEING FOLLOWED CLOSELY BY ME WITH BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED. END REC'D THREE TELS AJW 1
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b6 b7CDIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: MECHANICAL SECTION
3/29/72
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Sul E. SUB I.
Seattle is sending by separate cover seven 100-foot rolls of Ektachrome 16 mm motion-picture film.
The movies were taken with a Bolex model H16 camera during the March 20-28, 1972 search operation at Woodland, Washington.
The movies were taken with a Bolex model H16 camera during the March 20-28, 1972 search operation at Woodland, Washington.
The Bureau is requested to process the film reels individually and not to splice the film onto one reel.
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BILL OF LADING
REGISTRY # 176148
DATE SENT 3-30-72 EMPLOYES'S INITIAL
DB Cooper-7485,DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN: MECHANICAL SECTION 3/29/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
Seattle is sending by separate cover seven 100-foot rolls of Ektachrome 16 mm motion-picture film.
The movies were taken with a Bolex model H16 camera during the March 20-28, 1972 search operation at Woodland, Washington.
The Bureau is requested to process the film reels individually and not to splice the film onto one reel.
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00> TO : BUREAU (16-2111) Sub F FROM: SE (64-81) NORJAK At 3:54 p.m., 3/29/72
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Clark
County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington contacted Washington Washington, after phone call to
, 3/29/72
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Clark
County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington contacted Washington Washington, after phone call to the Sheriff's Office reporting the finding of a body at the Grist Mill located at Grist Mill Road and Spurrel Road, Highland, Washington (military coordinates ES 324-873) while they were collecting bottles. Investigation disclosed a hand and part of a torso of a body under debris at the bottom of a silo which was used to sore water at the Grist Mill. & The body was not in the silo accidentally, but appeared to have been put there.
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Clark County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Army and Bureau presently at the scene conducting active investigation to exhume body and identify.
absolutely no release per SAC MATSON
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DB Cooper-7487 164-81-2547NRØØ7 SE PLAIN
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NORJAK
RESETEL CALL TO BU INSTANT DATE. AT THREE FIFTYFOUR PM, MARCH TWENTYNINE INSTANT,
CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, CONTAC- TED WASHINGTON AND
WASH.
AT THREE FIFTYFOUR PM, MARCH TWENTYNINE INSTANT,
CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, CONTAC- TED WASHINGTON AND
WASH., AFTER PHONE CALL TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTING THE FINDING OF A BODY AT THE GRIST MILL LOCATED AT GRIST MILL ROAD AND SPURREL ROAD, HIGHLAND, WASH., ( MILITARY COORDINATES ES THREE TWO FOUR - EIGHT SEVEN THREE) WHILE THEY WERE COLLECTING BOTTLES. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A HAND AND PART OF A TORSO OF A BODY UNDER DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO WHICH WAS USED TO STORE WATER AT THE GRIST MILL. THE BODY WAS NOT IN THE SILO ACCIDENTALLY, BUT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN PUT THERE.
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CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, U. S. ARMY AND BUREAU PRESENTLY AT THE SCENE CONDUCTING ACTIVE INVESTIGATION TO EXHUME BODY AND IDENTIFY. END" SVC FBI WASH DC CLR
164-81-2547 DB Cooper-7488 FD,36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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Sub JE Index
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Body OF GIRL
PM THIS DATE,
CLARK COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT
WASHINGTON, AND
WASHINGTON, HAD REPORTED THE FINDING OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE A BODY AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO IN AN ABANDONED GRIST MILL ON CEDAR CREEK NEAR HIGHLAND, WASHINGTON, WHICH IS IN SEARHC AREA. IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION BY BUREAU AGENTS, CLARK COUNTY DEPUTIES, AND ARMY PERSONNEL DEVELOPED THE BODY WAS AN UNIDENTIFIED WHITE FEMALE. BODY APPEARED TO BE WELL-PRESERVED, CLOTHED IN GRAY SWEAT SHIRT, BLUE DENHEM TROUSERS, AND BLACK TENNIS SHOES. BUREAU AND ARMY PARTICIPATION ON ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINU- 80. FACILITIES OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND LAB IMMEDIATELY OFFERED TO SHERIFF EUGENE COTTON (FBINA) WHO IS CONTINUING INVESTIGATION. FINGERPRINTS OF DECEASED BEING FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY JEM/dca
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FINGERPRINTS OF DECEASED BEING FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY JEM/dca
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FOR IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND BUREAU REQUESTED TO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISE SEATTLE OF RESULTS OF IDENTIFICATION CHECK.
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TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
NORJAK
PM THIS DATE, CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT
WASHINGTON, AND WASHINGTON, HAD REPORTED THE FINDING OF WHAT AP- PEARED TO BE A BODY AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO IN AN ABANDONED GRIST MILL ON CEDAR CREEK NEAR HIGHLAND, WASHINGTON, WHICH IS IN SEARCH AREA. IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION BY BUREAU AGENTS, CLARK COUNTY DEPUTIES, AND ARMY PERSONNEL DEVELOPED THE BODY WAS AN UNIDENTIFIED WHITE FEMALE.
IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION BY BUREAU AGENTS, CLARK COUNTY DEPUTIES, AND ARMY PERSONNEL DEVELOPED THE BODY WAS AN UNIDENTIFIED WHITE FEMALE. BODY APPEARED TO BE WELL-PRESERVED, CLOTHED IN GRAY SWEAT SHIRT, BLUE DENHEM TROUSERS, AND BLACK TENNIS SHOES. BUREAU AND ARMY PARTICIPATION ON. ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUED, FACILITIES OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND LAB END PAGE ONE
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IMMEDIATELY OFFERED TO SHERIFF EUGENE COTTON (FBINA) WHO IS CON- TINUING INVESTIGATION. FINGERPRINTS OF DECEASED BEING FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY FOR IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND BUREAU REQUESTED TO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISE SEATTLE OF RESULTS OF IDENTIFICATION CHECK. END PD HOLD (RMB)
DB Cooper-7492NRØ14 SE PLAIN
11:59 PM NITEL 3/29/72 DCA
TO DIRECTOR, FBI PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK
PM THIS DATE,
CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT
WASHINGTON, AND WASHINGTON, HAD REPORTED THE FINDING OF WHAT AP- PEARED TO BE A BODY AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO IN AN ABANDONED GRIST MILL ON CEDAR CREEK NEAR HIGHLAND, WASHINGTON, WHICH IS IN SEARCH AREA.
WASHINGTON, AND WASHINGTON, HAD REPORTED THE FINDING OF WHAT AP- PEARED TO BE A BODY AT THE BOTTOM OF A SILO IN AN ABANDONED GRIST MILL ON CEDAR CREEK NEAR HIGHLAND, WASHINGTON, WHICH IS IN SEARCH AREA. IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION BY BUREAU AGENTS, CLARK COUNTY DEPUTIES, AND ARMY PERSONNEL DEVELOPED THE BODY WAS AN UNIDENTIFIED WHITE FEMALE. BODY APPEARED TO BE WELL-PRESERVED, CLOTHED IN GRAY SWEAT SHIRT, BLUE DENHEM TROUSERS, AND BLACK TENNIS SHOES. BUREAU AND ARMY PARTICIPATION ON ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUED. FACILITIES OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND LAB END PAGE ONE
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164-81-2548 DB Cooper-7493PAGE TWO
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IMMEDIATELY OFFERED TO SHERIFF EUGENE COTTON (FBINA) WHO IS CON- TINUING INVESTIGATION. FINGERPRINTS OF DECEASED BEING FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY FOR IDENTIFICATION DIVISION AND BUREAU REQUESTED TO TELEPHONICALLY ADVISE SEATTLE OF RESULTS OF IDENTIFICATION CHECK. ' END
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DB Cooper-7494OPTIONAL FORMA NO. 10 MAY IN EDITION GSA PPHR (4 CFA) 107-IL*
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF
SUBJECT: NORJAK
At approximately 2:30 PM our time I talked to SA HENRY SCHUTZ from the Bureau.
ROBERT SUTTHOFF
SUBJECT: NORJAK
At approximately 2:30 PM our time I talked to SA HENRY SCHUTZ from the Bureau.
SCHUTZ requested that I be sure to get word to you that he expects to hear from you tonight to talk over the search situation.
He also advised it will be necessary to get a "good" teletype off to the Bureau tonight relative to the discontinuance of the search for the time being. This tele- type should generally point out that the Army has withdrawn its troops, that the search has been arduous and physically exhausting and that the troops are being withdrawn primarily to give them some rest; also in view of the approaching holiday weekend. It should point out that agents have been with the troops throughout the search and that the agents involved also have undergone an arduous and tiring experience and can use rest too. It should point out that UACB agents from the nearby offices at least will be released to return to their offices, and that either the same agents or replacements for them will rejoin the search with the Army troops at whatever time this resumption of the search is
will be released to return to their offices, and that either the same agents or replacements for them will rejoin the search with the Army troops at whatever time this resumption of the search is established.
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NORJAK
SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE HIJACKER. U.S. ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOPS, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING
HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY. ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A.M. APRIL THIRD OR FOURTH TO CONTINUE SEARCH. BUREAU AGENTS ASSIGNED SAME TASK HAVE SERVED ADMIRABLY BUT ARE LIKEWISE PHYSICALLY TIRED. UACB, TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM OTHER DIVISIONS WILL RE- TURN TO OFFICES OF ASSIGNMENT PM OF THIRTIETH INSTANT AND SEATTLE JEM/Aca 164-81-2550
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AGENTS WILL RETURN TO HEADQUARTER CITY EXCEPT FOR STANDBY CREW AT MERWIN PARK. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED APRIL THIRD AND AGENTS FROM NEARBY OFFICES WILL RETURN TO ASSIST.
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-7497NRØ15 SE PLAIN
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TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
BUTTE
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
SACRAMENTO
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE
HIJACKER. U. S. ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOPS, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE. SEARCH . TWELVE NOON, 'THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY. ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A. M. END PAGE ONE
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APRIL THIRD OR FOURTH TO CONTINUE SEARCH. BUREAU AGENTS ASSIGNED SAME TASKS HAVE SERVED ADMIRABLY BUT ARE LIKEWISE PHYSICALLY TIRED. UACB, TEN AGENTS.ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM OTHER DIVISIONS WILL RE- TURN TO OFFICES OF ASSIGNMENT PM OF THIRTIETH INSTANT AND SEATTLE AGENTS WILL RETURN TO 'HEADQUARTER CITY EXCEPT FOR STANDBY CREW AT MERWIN PARK. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED APRIL THIRD AND AGENTS FROM NEARBY OFFICES WILL RETURN TO ASSIST. END FBI MP BLB CLR,
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BUTTE
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FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
(SENT 12:21 AM, 3EPXX 3/30/72)
NORJAX
SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE HIJACKER. U. S. ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOPS, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND . OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR, TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING
STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR, TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY. ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A. M. END PAGE ONE
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APRIL , THIRD OR FOURTH TO CONTINUE SEARCH. BUREAU AGENTS ASSIGNED SAME TASKS HAVE SERVED ADMIRABLY BUT ARE LIKEWISE PHYSICALLY TIRED. UACB, TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM OTHER DIVISIONS WILL RE- TURN TO OFFICES OF ASSIGNMENT PM OF THIRTIETH INSTANT AND SEATTLE AGENTS WILL RETURN TO HEADQUARTER CITY EXCEPT FOR STANDBY CREW AT MERWIN PARK. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED APRIL THIRD AND , AGENTS FROM NEARBY OFFICES WILL RETURN TO ASSIST. END RRH FBI SACRAMENTO CLR
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FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
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SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE HIJACKER.
NITEL 3/29/72 DCA
( SENT 12:27 AM, 3/30/72)
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI
BUTTE
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
SACRAMENTO
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE HIJACKER. U.S. ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOP'S, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY., ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A. M. END PAGE ONE
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UACB, TEN AGENTS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FROM OTHER DIVISIONS WILL RE- TURN TO OFFICES OF ASSIGNMENT PM OF THIRTIETH INSTANT AND SEATTLE AGENTS WILL RETURN TO HEADQUARTER CITY EXCEPT FOR STANDBY CREW AT MERWIN PARK. SEARCH WILL BE RESUMED APRIL THIRD AND AGENTS FROM NEARBY OFFICES WILL RETURN TO ASSIST.
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SAN FRANCISCO
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK
SEARCH BY BUREAU AGENTS AND APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED FOUR ARMY TROOPS CONTINUED TODAY WITHOUT DEVELOPING INFORMATION RE
HIJACKER. U. S. ARMY, ADVISED THAT DUE TO NEAR EXHAUSTION OF ARMY TROOPS, WHO HAVE ENDURED RAIN, SNOW, AND OTHER INCLIMATE WEATHER WHILE TRAVERSING TREACHEROUS, STEEP, HILLY, VINE, TREE, AND BRUSH COVERED AREAS, HE FEELS FOR TROOPS WELFARE AND SAFETY THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN REST, SO WILL TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING' TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY. ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A.
SEARCH TWELVE NOON, THIRTIETH INSTANT, RETURNING SEARCHING' TROOPS TO FORT LEWIS FOR REST AND EASTER HOLIDAY. ARMY EQUIPMENT WILL BE RETAINED AT MERWIN PARK WITH STANDBY CREW FOR SCHEDULE RETURN A. M. END. PAGE ONE
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
650 Central Building Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone (206) 623-5560
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
Attn: Mr. J. E. Milnes
March 29, 1972
SUB- E.
Gentlemen:
This letter will be your authority to enter upon Burlington Northern land in Sections 20, 21 and 29, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Cowlitz County, Washington, for the period from March
Gentlemen:
This letter will be your authority to enter upon Burlington Northern land in Sections 20, 21 and 29, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Cowlitz County, Washington, for the period from March 29, 1972, to May 1, 1972, for the purpose of establishing temporary helispots and control centers for conducting search operations in the area.
You will cut only such timber as is necessary to clear a suitable work- ing area.
The Government shall, at its sole expense, repair and/or restore any roads or other facilities on said described lands which are in any manner damaged or disturbed by its exercise of the rights granted by this letter.
Burlington Northern shall not be liable for damages to property or injuries to persons arising from the operations of the Government hereunder, and the Government shall indemnify and save harmless Burling- ton Northern from all loss, costs and expense resulting from any such damage to property or injuries to persons, including damages to property of Burlington Northern, insofar as the Government may legally do so, and subject to the availability of appropriated funds, but excluding damage to property and injuries to persons caused by negligence in
of Burlington Northern, insofar as the Government may legally do so, and subject to the availability of appropriated funds, but excluding damage to property and injuries to persons caused by negligence in the operations of Burlington Northern, its successors and assigns, or its contractors, lessees, licensees or permittees.
Very truly yours, BURLINGTON NORTHERN INC.
By
JMS/mb
Accepted:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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MANNINGBURLINGTON NORTHERN
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
650 Central Building Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone (206) 623-5560

Federal Bureau of Investigation	March 29, 1972
1015 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104	SUB- E.

Attn: Mr. J. E. Milnes
Gentlemen:
This letter will be your authority to enter upon Burlington Northern land in Sections 20, 21 and 29, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Cowlitz County, Washington, for the period from March 29, 1972, to May 1, 1972, for the purpose of establishing temporary helispots and control centers for conducting search operations in the area.
6 North, Range 2 East, Cowlitz County, Washington, for the period from March 29, 1972, to May 1, 1972, for the purpose of establishing temporary helispots and control centers for conducting search operations in the area.
You will cut only such timber as is necessary to clear a suitable work- ing area.
The Government shall, at its sole expense, repair and/or restore any roads or other facilities on said described lands which are in any manner damaged or disturbed by its exercise of the rights granted by this letter.
Burlington Northern shall not be liable for damages to property or injuries to persons arising from the operations of the Government hereunder, and the Government shall indemnify and save harmless Burling- ton Northern from all loss, costs and expense resulting from any such damage to property or injuries to persons, including damages to property of Burlington Northern, insofar as the Government may legally do so, and subject to the availability of appropriated funds, but excluding damage to property and injuries to persons caused by negligence in the operations of Burlington Northern, its successors and assigns, or its contractors, lessees, licensees or permittees.
of appropriated funds, but excluding damage to property and injuries to persons caused by negligence in the operations of Burlington Northern, its successors and assigns, or its contractors, lessees, licensees or permittees.
Very truly yours,
BURLINGTON NORTHERN INC.
By
JMS/mb
Accepted: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/30/72
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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HENRY SCHUTZ called from the Bureau at 9:50 A.M. today and advised that in reply to our UACB teletype, agents from neighboring offices can be released at noon today to return. These agents will not be recalled when the search is renewed. The agent personnel who will be reassigned to this search will be from San Francisco and Los Angeles, instead of Butte, Portland, etc.
I told him we had no information on when the search is going to start again. In other words, the date has not been set. There is a staff meeting at Fort Lewis this morning and it is possible they will have an answer before the Army leaves at noon.
There is a staff meeting at Fort Lewis this morning and it is possible they will have an answer before the Army leaves at noon. However, had no answer at 10:00 this morning. He indicated that if they return Monday, this will probably mean they will search the southern half only but if they return on Tuesday, it will mean they will search the entire area, with a possible commitment on the troops until 4/21/72. This is conjecture on his part.
of the Pacific Power and Light, Portland b6 should be called concerning extended stay at Lake Merwin Park.
cannot make any statement on splitting telephone costs and this will have to be cleared through the Communications Officer at Fort Lewis. If this clearance is obtained, we will have to go through the Portland Office to contact the General Telephone Co. in Gresham, Oregon, about the installation of the WATS line. The will call me this weekend if he doesn't know when we leave as to the date the search will start again.
The girl who was found yesterday died of a single stab wound in the heart.
The will call me this weekend if he doesn't know when we leave as to the date the search will start again.
The girl who was found yesterday died of a single stab wound in the heart. She is in her mid-20's and by the coroner's estimate was in the cistern between one month and six weeks. The hands have been packed in formaldehyde and Portland is handling pilot courier delivery to the Bureau.
I told SCHUTZ we would advise the Bureau as soon as we got a new starting date for the search.
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SA THOMAS J. MANNING
NORJAK
HENRY SCHUTZ called from the Bureau at 9:50 A.H. today and advised that in reply to our UACB teletype, agents ' from neighboring offices can be released at noon today to return. These agents will not be recalled when the search is renewed. The agent personnel who will be reassigned to this search will be from San Francisco and Los Angeles, instead of Butte, Portland, etc.
The agent personnel who will be reassigned to this search will be from San Francisco and Los Angeles, instead of Butte, Portland, etc.
I told him we had no information on when the search is going to start again. In other words, the date has not been set. There is a staff meeting at Fort Lewis this morning and it is possible they will have an answer before the Army leaves at noon. However, had no answer at 10:00 this morning. He indicated that if they return Monday, this will probably mean they will search the southern, half only but if they return on Tuesday, it will mean they will search the entire area, with a possible commitment on the troops until 4/21/72. This is conjecture on his part.
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cannot make any statement on splitting telephone costs and this will have to be cleared through the Communications Officer at Fort Lewis. If this clearance is obtained, we will have to go through the Portland Office to contact the General Telephone Co.
If this clearance is obtained, we will have to go through the Portland Office to contact the General Telephone Co. in Gresham, Oregon, about the installation of the WATS line. The will call me this weekend if he doesn't know when we leave as to the date the search will start again.
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The girl who was found yesterday died of a single stab wound in the heart. She is in her mid-20's and by the coroner's estimate was in the cistern between one month and six weeks. The hands have been packed in formaldehyde and Portland is handling pilot courier delivery to the Bureau.
I told SCHUTZ we would advise the Bureau as soon as we got a new starting date for the search.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
FILE (164-81)
DATE: April 3, 1972
FROM :
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Light Company, Portland, Oregon. I told him that we' anticipated the search in the Lake Merwin area would take approximately three weeks longer and advised him if possible we would appreciate being able to continue using the camp at Lake Merwin. He advised he saw no objection to it and unless I heard from him in the contrary, it would be satisfactory to continue its use. 
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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DATE: March 31, 1972
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Bureau Ident Division, advised at approxi- - mately 8:45PM, this date, that the Ident Dviision had completed the Unknown Female Subject's fingerprints through criminal recrods with no results.
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Bureau Ident Division, advised at approxi- - mately 8:45PM, this date, that the Ident Dviision had completed the Unknown Female Subject's fingerprints through criminal recrods with no results. They have partially completed civil records and will advise when finished. , advised that as of yet, no identification has been made. He stated that the Bureau wanted the Vancouver SO advised of this.
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March 31, 1972
NORJAK (Unknown Female)
Bureau Ident Division, advised at approxi- mately 8:45PM, this date, that the Ident Dviision had completed the Unknown Female Subject's fingerprints through criminal recrods with no results. They have partially completed civil records and will advise when finished.
advised that as of yet, no identification has been made.
They have partially completed civil records and will advise when finished.
advised that as of yet, no identification has been made. He stated that the Bureau wanted the Vancouver SO advised of this.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/31/72
FROM : ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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ASAC of San Francisco both called on this case. Each has been instructed by the Bureau to furnish 4 men.
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I told them to have the men young and enthusiastic, volunteer-type, have them provide themselves with warm clothing, stout, warm, dry shoes, and gloves, and to be at the Quay Inn in Vancouver not later than Monday evening, 4/3/72. I said if there was any change, we would let them know.
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NORJAK.
1 RE SE NITEL MARCH TWENTYNINE LAST. FOLLOWING SAN FRANCISCO AGENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED TO PARTICIPATE IN SEARCHING PROJECT IN SEATTEL AREA AND WILL ARRIVE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, PROIR TO SIX P. M.,, APRIL THREE NEXT:
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Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:	3/31/72
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER	Sub	E
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	SUB	CO

Pursuant to your instructions, I called SA HENRY SCHUTZ at the Bureau at 7:30 A.M. on 3/31/72 and told him the agents required for the search should arrive in Vancouver, Washington, at 6:00 P.M., Monday, April 3, 1972, not Sunday, as previously indicated, since the Army troops would not arrive until Tuesday morning.
, Monday, April 3, 1972, not Sunday, as previously indicated, since the Army troops would not arrive until Tuesday morning.
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ATRIEL
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TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI	ATTN. :	AMMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (MOVEMENT UNIT)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (66-5063)
RE:	HORJAK

ReButel call to Los Angeles 3/31/72. Following Agenta will arrive Seattle Division 4/3/72 per instructions Butelcall:
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TO
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FILE (164-81)
DATE: 4/3/72
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub E
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called and advised that he had just received a call from 6th Army Headquarters in San Francisco.
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DATE: 4/3/72
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On 4/3/72 from Fort Lewis b6 b7C
called and advised that he had just received a call from 6th Army Headquarters in San Francisco. They were told to hold their movement of troops back to Merwin in abevance until clearance had been obtained from the Continental Army in Fort Monroe, Virginia. They anticipate this some time early tomorrow. He asked that we make our contacts in Washington to insure the permission be granted.
JEM : eon (3)
64-81-2559 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 412 FRED AM APR 9 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
0
DB Cooper-75174/3/72
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/3/72 from Fort Lewis b6 b7C
called and advised that he had just received a call from 6th Army Headquarters in San Francisco. They were told to hold their movement of troops back to Merwin in abeyance until clearance had been obtained from the Continental Army in Fort Monroe, Virginia. They anticipate this some time early tomorrow. He asked that we make our contacts in Washington to insure the permission be granted.
JEM: eon (3)
164-81-2559 SEARCHED.
INDEXED SERIALIZED m FILED APR $ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7518STANDARD FORM NO, 64
Ofice
JEM: eon (3)
164-81-2559 SEARCHED.
INDEXED SERIALIZED m FILED APR $ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7518STANDARD FORM NO, 64
Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE: 4/3/72
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub E
On 4/3/72 SAC GEBHART called from San Francisco and advised that from the 6th Army, had called and wanted to know what was taking place.
b6 b7C
I told him that the Army at Fort Lewis planned to move to commence the search on 4/4/72, at 1:00 PM, and they were now in the process of firming this up through 6th Army Headquarters.
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-2560 SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED Im FILED MY APR $ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-75194/3/72
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
On 4/3/72 SAC GEBHART called from San
Francisco and advised that from the 6th Army, had called and wanted to know what was taking place.
b6 b7C
I told him that the Army at Fort Lewis planned to move to commence the search on 4/4/72, at 1:00 PM, and they were now in the process of firming this up through 6th Army Headquarters.
b6 b7C
I told him that the Army at Fort Lewis planned to move to commence the search on 4/4/72, at 1:00 PM, and they were now in the process of firming this up through 6th Army Headquarters.
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-2560 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIANZED DI FILED APR 1972 FBI -SEATTLE 9 DB Cooper-7520STANDARD FORM NO, 64
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO :	FILE (164-81)	DATE: 4/3/72
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	Sub E
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sil Ce

On 4/3/72 I told SACS MATTSON AND GEBHART, and ASAC in Los Angeles, to have the agents at the Inn of the Quay in Vancouver at 6:00 P.M. on 4/4/72.
b6 b7C
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-2561 SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED MM FRED 128 APR @ 1972 F81-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7521OPTIONAL FORM NO. Tt MAY 1942 ECITION GSA FPMR ( CFR) tot-IL4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 4/4/72
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER	SUB- E.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Re :
SEARCH
b6 b7C
At 12:10 PM, I called
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

Re :
SEARCH
b6 b7C
At 12:10 PM, I called in San Francisco and in Los Angeles and SAC MATTSON in Portland and told them not to dispatch Agents to Vancouver on the special until further notice.
At 12:30 PM, I had a call from HANK SHUTZ at the Bureau. He said that they had been unable to determine where the hold-up was in this matter; that their liaison man in talking to people at the Pentagon, was told that there was no request pending there. He wants to talk to you to see what the best way would be to find out just where the hold-up was and to get some action. He would like you to call him as soon as possible.
PRB: k1b (3)
Rew
164-81-2562
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED APR4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 020
0010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-75224/4/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R: BIBLER
NORJAK
Re : SEARCH
At 12:10 PM, I called in San Francisco and in Los Angeles and SAC MATTSON in Portland and told them not to dispatch Agents to Vancouver on the special until further notice.
DB Cooper-75224/4/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R: BIBLER
NORJAK
Re : SEARCH
At 12:10 PM, I called in San Francisco and in Los Angeles and SAC MATTSON in Portland and told them not to dispatch Agents to Vancouver on the special until further notice.
b6 b7C
At 12:30 PM, I had a call from HANK SHUTZ at the Bureau. He said that they had been unable to determine where the hold-up was in this matter; that their liaison man in talking to people at the Pentagon, was told that there was no request pending there. He wants to talk to you to see what the best way would be to find out just where the hold-up was and to get some action. He would like you to call him as soon as possible.
PRB:k1b (3)
164-81-2562 SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED m APR4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
of
DB Cooper-7523File-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
+ GPO 1 1970 07-400-500
File
164-81
Date
Class.
Case No.
Lost Serial

Serial No.	

Perding
Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2563	th 2572
Transferred into
87-13902
Lost Serial

Serial No.	

Perding
Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
2563	th 2572
Transferred into
87-13902

Employee
RECHARGE
Dote
To
From
Initials of Clerk
Date
Date Charged
Employee
Location
DB Cooper-7524ev: $-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/16/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
Ply 13 NORJAK 00 SE
TOP SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
P Re suspect
Re Houston nitel to Seattle, 2/4/72. JA Enclosed for Minneapolis and Seattle are two copies each of photos of
Records of Federal Records Center available under
disclose the
following information:
entered
1
at Ogden, Utah, California, and he was
subsequently
and
and Seattle are two copies each of photos of
Records of Federal Records Center available under
disclose the
following information:
entered
1
at Ogden, Utah, California, and he was
subsequently
and subsequently , after
received receiving
to reside with
Colorado.
Description of reflected in file as follows:
Race Sex
White Male 2 - Seattle (Encs 2) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Encs 2) 2 - Kansas City AHL: mh (6)
164-81-2573
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 0 FILED /19 MAR 201972 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent M Per III
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-7525
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KC 164-80
Date of Birth Place of Birth Height Weight Build Eyes Hair Scars
5-10W 185 pounds Heavy Blue
Brown
Sodal Security Account No. FBI. No.
Armed and Dangerous
2
DB Cooper-75263/21/72
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, DENVER
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
TITLE:
NORJAK
00
SEATTLE
Sub
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Re
On 3/17/72 Anchorage, Alaska, an active member of parachuting club in the area, observed the artist's conception of UNSUB in captioned matter and advised that the indvidual resembled one former employee for FAA in
a
a
ranking of
an active member of parachuting club in the area, observed the artist's conception of UNSUB in captioned matter and advised that the indvidual resembled one former employee for FAA in
a
a
ranking of rating a member o
He holds a parachutist's which is the highest could achieve, She
described as being 20-30 years of age, 5'8", 175 pounds. brown hair and smokes cigarettes. She stated that has a slightly fuller face than the person in the conception, but has the same hair line, He has characteristics of
She stated the last time she saw him was about 22 years ago in Anchorage, however, she heard that he recently was in Anchorage visiting whode
name she could not recall. 
2 - Denver 2,- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Anchorage RHT/sr (6)
164-81-2524
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAL OHLED MAR 2-3 1972 FBI . SEATTLE 115
DB:Cooper-7527
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CAN 164-59
On 3/21/72 Anchorage. Alaska, caused a search to be made of the and determined the following infor-
mation concerning
Name
DOB
POB
SSAN
EOD
at Elmendorf Air Force Base as a GS/12 -
Clearance
Forwarding address
Denver, Colorado
advised according to his file
transferred in September, 1971, Colorado,
and his file was sent
a search to be made of the and determined the following infor-
mation concerning
Name
DOB
POB
SSAN
EOD
at Elmendorf Air Force Base as a GS/12 -
Clearance
Forwarding address
Denver, Colorado
advised according to his file
transferred in September, 1971, Colorado,
and his file was sent 10/8/71.
LEAD:
DENVER DIVISION
At Denver, Colorado:
Will conduct appropriate investigation to
determine if is identical to UNSUB.
- 2* =
DB Cooper-7528
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. $-22-54)
FBI
Date:
3/28/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Sub
FROM: SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re
On 3/27/72, Colorado, advised that presence has been verified from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight on 11/24/72 as being at work at
In view of the above verification of whereabouts at time of incident, no further investigation will be conducted regarding
2-Seattle (RM) 1-Anchorage (164-59) (Info) (RM) 1-Denver JMB : CS (4)
DB Cooper-7529
Approved:
Sent
M Per
164-81-2575 SEARCHED ............. INDEXBO SERIALIZED 224FILED MAR 30-1972 FBI - SEATTLE no
Special Agent in Charge
U.
RM) 1-Anchorage (164-59) (Info) (RM) 1-Denver JMB : CS (4)
DB Cooper-7529
Approved:
Sent
M Per
164-81-2575 SEARCHED ............. INDEXBO SERIALIZED 224FILED MAR 30-1972 FBI - SEATTLE no
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1961 O + 345-090 (11)
b6 b7C
Denver,
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/20/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
NORJAK
Elér
Re:
Suspect
Re Los Angeles teletype to Seattle and San Diego datel 2/8/72. On 2/11/72, U.S. Probation Office, San Diego, California, advised he was assigned He has had
several personal contacts with He listed
since that time.
current address as being C/O telephone number
San Diego, California. 2 Seattle 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 - San Diego
TLK:mjz (5)
164-81-2576
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEO 211 FILES MAR 2 2-1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
50
Sent M Pe
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -4-3-135 DB Cooper-7530
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSD 164-91
advised that is self-employed b6
as
b7C that wears a
He further advised and is described as being 6'4", and weighing 215 pounds.
PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -4-3-135 DB Cooper-7530
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CSD 164-91
advised that is self-employed b6
as
b7C that wears a
He further advised and is described as being 6'4", and weighing 215 pounds.
During period 2/11/72 - 2/24/72, efforts were
b6
made to locate but it was determined that he was out to sea with specific location unknown.
b7C
On 2/24/72, was iterviewed and furnished b6 b7C the following information:
He stated that during the period 11/23 - 11/26/71
he was visiting
b6
Los Angeles, California." At that time Pedro, California,
at San b7C
He further advised that he has had his beard since September, which is reddish brown in color.
b6 b7c
As to his parachuting experiences, stated he has made only one non-military jump in- 1958, and that he has not made a parachute jump since that time.
b6
b7C
was observed and did not appear in any way similar to the composite drawing of unsub. batid is described as being extremely large as he is 6 4, and has a weight of 210 - 200 pounds. He has a full face and neck. It is further noted that smokes Kool cigarettes.
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
In view of the fact does not appear identical to composite drawings of unsub and his physical
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
In view of the fact does not appear identical to composite drawings of unsub and his physical characteristics do not match description offered by witnesses, no further investigation is being conducted concerning unless advised to the contrary by office of origin.
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
-2-
DB Cooper-7531OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1EZ EOITION GSA FPMA (a CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SUBJECT:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/21/72
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164-111) (P)
NORJAK
Sub M
ReSAairtel to SE, 2/15/72; and SElet to PD, 3/6/72.
The lists of ransom bills paid in this case have been circulated to banking institutions in the San Antonio Division and have also been made available to the base exchanges on the military installations at San Antonio, Texas.
Continued contact with sources and local agencies have not developed any positive information as to the identity of this subject.
Investigation is continuing concerning other . specific leads which San Antonio has.
with sources and local agencies have not developed any positive information as to the identity of this subject.
Investigation is continuing concerning other . specific leads which San Antonio has.
LEADS
SAN ANTONIO AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. Will report results of investigation under way at Killeen, Texas.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
0 Seattle 2 - San Antonio JHM : al (4)
5019-108-01
164-81-2577
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
m MAR 2)4 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7532OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY INI EDITION CSA FPMR (a CPR) 101-110
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/24/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Anchorage airtel to Seattle 2/14/72 and 3/13/72.
On 3/2/72, the following were contacted b6
at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington. Each had spent time at Sted AFB. Reno, Nevada, and were interviewed regarding
b7C former that may resemble the NORJAK subject.
No positive information could be furnished.
On 3/15/72, and advised b6 b7C
they were at Sted AFB for several years and had many students go through their classes but could not pick out any particular
On 3/15/72, and advised b6 b7C
they were at Sted AFB for several years and had many students go through their classes but could not pick out any particular indi- vidual as fitting the subject's description.
On 3/15/72, Washington, advised she had a few pictures taken of the survival schools classes. A search of the photographs failed to come up with a logical face identifiable with the subject.
by SA On 3/24/72, a search of the
failed to identify an
identifiable with subject.
CNE : cne (2)
164-81-2528
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALMEDAL FILED an MAR22 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1822
*0010-104
5
DB Cooper-7533
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
b6 'b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C3/24/72
AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO
: SAC, ALEXANDRIA
A
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Anchorage airtel to Seattle, 2/14/72 and
3/13/72.
For the information of Alexandria on 3/8/72.
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska was queried concerning the location of
stated he last saw and talked to
who was then
in 1966. He does not believe
was dig- charged but may have possibly been transferred to Germany.
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska was queried concerning the location of
stated he last saw and talked to
who was then
in 1966. He does not believe
was dig- charged but may have possibly been transferred to Germany. He again viewed the artist's conception of the unknown subject in this matter and stated if the hairline were lowered slightly and the face more oval, it would look similar to
He described as follows :
Height
519 H
Weight 175-180 pounds Thin
Hair Forehead
High
Other
stated he knew him at Sted Air Force Base from 1766-6/66 and then at Fairchild AFB from 6/66 to sometime in the latter part of 1966 when left. 
2-Alexandria 2-Seattle CNE : md (4) 1
ЗАгодed
191120 ,udezad 711Ad
de DB Cooper-7534 164-81-2579
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7CSE 164-81
AT FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON
On 3/24/72, Fairchild Air Force Base, advised he has not seen left Fairchild in 1966 or 1967, and has no information regarding his whereabouts. suggested
who handles personnel records at Fairchild, be contacted for further information.
On 3/24/72. advised she cannot remember where was transferred and does not have his personnel records available.
advised she cannot remember where was transferred and does not have his personnel records available. She did say, however, that in the at Fort Belfoir, Virginia, is a close friend of and would probably know his whereabouts.
LEAD :
ALEXANDRIA At Fort Belfoir, Virginia
Contact and ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
interview regarding whereabouts of
X b6 b7C
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-7535FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
3/22/72
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Oklahoma City airtel to Butte, 3/9/72. Re
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT KALISPELL,! MONTANA
It should be noted that the only airline ;; which Services Kalispell is Hughes Air West.
On 2/16/72, a review of the telephone directories and city directories for years 1951 - 1955 were negative in reference to
Records of the SO and PD were also negative. Credit Bureau of Kalispell reflected as residing at the
and employed for Northwest Orient Airlines' There were no records after 1955.
Credit Bureau of Kalispell reflected as residing at the
and employed for Northwest Orient Airlines' There were no records after 1955. His age in 1955 They had no forwarding address and no inquiries.
2 - Seattle (AM) 1 - Kansas City (:(AM)'1) (Info) 1 - Oklahoma City (164-56) (Info) (AM) 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info) , (AM) 2 - Butte JFB/spr (7)
164-81-2580
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERVICED Am FILED MR
MAR 2 5 1972
BOL SEATTLE
Approved:
July
Sent
M Per
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1070 O + 402-735 DB Cooper-7536
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CLV 164-60 TGD:1ad 1
On March 21. 1972.
Security National Bank
Of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, advised Special Agent as follows:
From 1953 to 1966 he was of the U. S. Air Force at Stead Air Force Base, Reno, and as such was in charge of the
In 1966 and
Stead was de-activated lefc Government service.
cwas furnished a physical description and a Xerox copy of the unsub. He stated at that time he was unable to furnish the name of any logical suspect, however, would think the matter over at length and if in the future he should recall somebody similar in appearance, he would immediately contact the
unable to furnish the name of any logical suspect, however, would think the matter over at length and if in the future he should recall somebody similar in appearance, he would immediately contact the Reno Resident Agency.
suggested that with the
a
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, be contacted. If not there, personnel at the U. S. Air Force Personnel Training Branch, The Pentagon, Virginia, should know his exact location. He explained that was an enlisted man in the U. S. Air Force for 26 years and His entire career in the Air Force was in the jump-rescue field and he would have an extreme wide acquaintanceship with both present and former members of the U. S. Air Force who specialized in the same field.
164-81-2581
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED MALELED 1 MAR 2/5 1972
FBI- SEATTLE"
DB Cooper-7537
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/21/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJACK
(00:SE)
ReSEairtel to LV dated 3/3/72.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are six conins of an investigative insert re interview of National Bank of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, and for Alexandria two
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are six conins of an investigative insert re interview of National Bank of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, and for Alexandria two copies of same. LEAD
Security
b6 b7C
ALEXANDRIA
AT FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA
Will locate unsub for any possible suspects ARMED AND DANGEROUS
and exhibit drawing of
X b6 b7C 2- Seattle (Enc. 6) rec'd lw 2 - Alexandria (Enc. 2) 2 - Las Vegas
TGD: lad (6)
164-81-2582
SEARCHED INDEXED AM2 SERIALIZED 0 FILED no MAR 2 5 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Q
Approved: Ff
Sent
M
Per
Special Agent in Charge
v. s. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE DB_Cooper-7538
b6 b7CNR 002 PD PLAIN 11;37 PM NITEL 3-25-72 RMB
TO:
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAX.
Unknown Subject Info from b7E
b6 b7C
RE SEATTLE TEL TO BUREAU MARCH TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYTWO.
b7E
OREGON HAS NOT CONTACTED PORTLAND OFFICE CONCERNING RANSOM MONEY IN THIS CASE, AS OF ELEVEN P. M., PST, MARCH TWENTYFIVE INSTANT. ALERT CONTINUING. END DCA FBI SE CLR
#2 advised advanced
164-81-2583
BRANCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED /03 FRED Mg MAR 2/5 1972
LE 1915
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DB Cooper-7539FD-36 (Rev.
END DCA FBI SE CLR
#2 advised advanced
164-81-2583
BRANCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED /03 FRED Mg MAR 2/5 1972
LE 1915
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-7539FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
3/26/72
Transmit the following in
PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT. . NITEL
(Priority)
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
TO SAC PORTLAND (164-61)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
b7E
NORJANK
Info from
RE PORTLAND NITEL TO BUREAU MARCH TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYTWO.
SEATTLE,
ADVISED NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN
E AND INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO HAVE RANSOM MONEY CONTINUING.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULED THIS DATE BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR P.M. P.S.T.
BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED. - P -
CHĄ;gjw (1)
164-81-2584
WA- 4:19
Sent
PO-4:16 PM
Per
OCA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OfTICEI DB-Cooper-7540
Harry
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Approved:
Com/NRØØI SE PLAIN

+4:19	PM NITEL	3/26/72 GJW
TO	DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	SEATTLE	(164-81)

1P
NORJAK
RE PORTLAND NITEL TO BUREAU MARCH TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYTWO.
GJW
TO	DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	SEATTLE	(164-81)

1P
NORJAK
RE PORTLAND NITEL TO BUREAU MARCH TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYTWO. SEATTLE,
ADVISED NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN b6
b7C AND INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO HAVE RANSOM MONEY CONTINUEING. b7D
b7E
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULED THIS DATE BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR P. M. PST. BUREAU WILL BE KEPT ADVISED. -P- END MXW FBI WASH DC CLR.
DB Cooper-7541 164-81-2584NR 001 PD PLAIN
11:50 PM NITEL 3-26-72 . RMB
TO:
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK.
b6 b7C
b7E
RE SEATTLE TEL TO BUREAU MARCH TWENTYFOUR LAST.
NO CONTACT RECEIVED BY PORTLAND OFFICE FROM
b7E
RE RANSOM MONEY IN CAPTIONED CASE, AS OF ELEVEN THIRTY PM, PST MARCH TWENTYSIX INSTANT. ' ALERT CONTINUING.
END DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
$
164-81-2585
SEANCHEDAJANIDAL INDEXED. SERIÁLISO 212 THIS 11 MAR 2 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE DA
DB Cooper-7542NR009 SE PLAIN 1146 PM NITEL 3/27/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
SUB- M.
b6 b7C
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RE SEATTLE TEL TO THE BUREAU MARCH TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-TWO.
1972 FBI - SEATTLE DA
DB Cooper-7542NR009 SE PLAIN 1146 PM NITEL 3/27/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
SUB- M.
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RE SEATTLE TEL TO THE BUREAU MARCH TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-TWO.
SEATTLE, ADVISED THAT DUE TO THE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE NATURE OF THEY ARE UNABLE TO CONFIRM AT THIS TIME THE b6 b7C b7D b7E
EXACT RESULTS
AND THE POTENTIAL SOURCE OF THE TWENTY DOLLAR
BILLS INVOLVED. INDICATED THAT THE RESULTS OF WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FBI AT PORTLAND BY 
IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF PERTINENT INFORMATION
SEATTLE WILL MAINTAIN STRINGENT CONTACT WITH AT SEATTLE b7E SO AS TO KEEP AWARE AS POSSIBLE OF PROGRESS OF AT PORTLAND. END LRS FBI WASHDC CLR
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DB Cooper-7543
164-81-2586FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64)
006
FBI Date: 3/28/72
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) &
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK. RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU, MARCH TWENTY SEVEN, LAST. MEETING WITH
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LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AND MUCH TIME INVESTED TO DATE.
MEETING WITH
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THIS DATE DEVELOPED EXTREME SENSITIVITY OF CURRENTLY HAS b6 b7C ৳7D b7E 
LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY AND MUCH TIME INVESTED TO DATE. ADVISED THAT ATTEMPTS ARE PRESENTLY UNDERWAY
WHEREBY SAMPLE BILLS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE INSTANCE WITHOUT DISTURBING
WILL ADVISE SEATTLE FBI IMMEDIATELY
UPON AND SEATTLE FBI WILL IN TURN RELAY SAME TO PORTLAND OFFICE.
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WHILE SERIAL NUMBERS ON SAMPLE BILLS ARE BEING COMPARED TO LIST OF RANSON BILLS.
UNTIL APPROPRIATE COVERAGE EFFECTED BY THE FBI. IF THIS 164-181-2587
RCD:set
(1)
Approved: per
Sent WATi M Per 特色
Special Agent in Charge
PO20
V. $. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEI DB Cooper-7544FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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PAGE TWO
OCCURS, THE MATTER WILL BE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE FBI AND WILL WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY LEAVING ANY SURVEILLANCE TO BE MADE BY THE FBI.
IF ENTIRE AMOUNT FURNISHED
THEY WILL MAINTAIN THE MONEY AND AWAIT TURNOVER TO FBI AND WILL IMMEDIATELY
WILL TELEPHONICALLY CONTACT PORTLAND OFFICE OF THE FBI
IF ENTIRE AMOUNT FURNISHED
THEY WILL MAINTAIN THE MONEY AND AWAIT TURNOVER TO FBI AND WILL IMMEDIATELY
WILL TELEPHONICALLY CONTACT PORTLAND OFFICE OF THE FBI WITH THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE SAMPLE BILLS TO BE COMPARED TO THE LIST OF RANSOM MONEY SERIAL NUMBERS. P.
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 15754H-155 DB Cooper-7545NR006 SE PLAIN 750 PM URGENT 3/28/72 FEE TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUREAU, MARCH TWENTY-SEVEN LAST. MEETING WITH
THIS DATE DEVELOPED EXTREME SENSITIVITY OF
CURRENTLY HAS LARGE b6 b7C b7D b7E
AMOUNT OF MONEY AND MUCH TIME INVESTED TO DATE. ADVISED
THAT ATTEMPTS ARE PRESENTLY UNDERWAY
WHEREBY SAMPLE BILLS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE EARLIEST
POSSIBLE INSTANCE WILL ADVISE SEATTLE FBI IMMEDIATELY UPON
AND SEATTLE FBI WILL IN TURN RELAY SAME TO PORTLAND OFFICE.
IF SAMPLES OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OBTAINED
WHILE SERIAL NUMBERS ON SAMPLE BILLS
ARE BEING COMPARED TO LIST OF RANSOM BILLS.
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-7546 164-81-2587PAGE TWO
SE (164-81)
UNTIL APPROPRIATE COVERAGE EFFECTED BY THE
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-7546 164-81-2587PAGE TWO
SE (164-81)
UNTIL APPROPRIATE COVERAGE EFFECTED BY THE FBI. . IF THIS OCCURS, THE MATTER WILL BE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE FBI AND WILL WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY LEAVING ANY SURVEILLANCE TO BE MADE BY THE FBI. IF ENTIRE AMOUNT FURNISHED THEY WILL MAINTAIN THE MONEY AND AWAIT TURNOVER TO THE FBI AND WILL IMMEDIATELY
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WILL TELEPHONICALLY CONTACT PORTLAND OFFICE OF THE FBI WITH THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE SAMPLE BILLS TO BE COMPARED TO THE LIST OF RANSOM MONEY SERIAL NUMBERS. - P- END A JW
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FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-7547NR 009 PD PLAIN
8:59 PM NITEL 3-27-72 AJW
TO:
SAC, LAS VEGAS
Pistol de Tempo
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Fundão.
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
(P)
IP
Source
NORJAK
1
4
THIS DATE ONE
Z
/ LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, TELEPHONED PORTLAND OFFICE TO FURNISH FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A THIRTY-EIGHT CALIBER POLICE PISTOL THAT BELONGS TO PARTNER OF UNSUB THIS MATTER IS CURRENTLY LOCATED FIVE FEET UNDER SAND AT A POINT ON FREEWAY ONE ZERO ONE OUT OF TAMPA FLORIDA, TWENTY FEET PAST JEFFERSON AND OAK
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A THIRTY-EIGHT CALIBER POLICE PISTOL THAT BELONGS TO PARTNER OF UNSUB THIS MATTER IS CURRENTLY LOCATED FIVE FEET UNDER SAND AT A POINT ON FREEWAY ONE ZERO ONE OUT OF TAMPA FLORIDA, TWENTY FEET PAST JEFFERSON AND OAK UNDERPASS AND TWELVE INCHES FROM THE FENCE, ON SIDE OF OUTBOUND LANE.
STATED HE IS EN ROUTE TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AND FURNISHED NO FURTHER INFORMATION. LAS VEGAS CONTACT AT ABOVE LAS VEGAS ADDRESS, VERIFY EMPLOYMENT AND OBTAIN CURRENT LOCATION
OF AND SET OUT 'LEAD FOR INTERVIEW TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL DETAIL
AND' EVALUATE INFORMATION. END
16481-2589
SEARCHED. INDISKE62002. FILED MAR 2/7 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
85
DB Cooper-7548
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b6 b7CNR 002 LV .PLAIN 1205 PM URGENT 3-28-72 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81 PORTLAND 164-41 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60 2 P
NORJAK
REPDNITEL, MARCH TWENTYSEVEN LAST.
EMPLOYED AS
RESIDENCE
LAS VEGAS, ADVISED X
WM, BORN b6 b7C
FIVE FEET
FOUR INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY LBS., SLENDER BUILD, BLACK HAIR, BLUE-GRAY EYES, WHO, WHEN HE WORKS, HAS BEEN ENGAGED AND ALSO IS
SAME ADDRESS, HAVING BEEN
DEPARTED LAS VEGAS APPROX. THREE MONTHS AGO
AND IS IN PORTLAND, OREGON, AS
AND EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENCE UNKNOWN TO HER.
, SLENDER BUILD, BLACK HAIR, BLUE-GRAY EYES, WHO, WHEN HE WORKS, HAS BEEN ENGAGED AND ALSO IS
SAME ADDRESS, HAVING BEEN
DEPARTED LAS VEGAS APPROX. THREE MONTHS AGO
AND IS IN PORTLAND, OREGON, AS
AND EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENCE UNKNOWN TO HER.
END PAGE ONE
Ps
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164-81-2589
BARONEDINDELLO SERIALIZED 2016 MED - 20 MAR 2 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 180
·DB Cooper-7549PAGE TWO
LV 164-60
HE PERIODICALLY CONTACTS HER BY TELEPHONE, BUT NEVER FURNISHES ANY MEANS WHEREBY HE CAN BE CONTACTED.
USED NAME
WHEN
BUT HAS NEVER USED THE NAME
TO HER KNOWLEDGE. SHE RECALLED
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LIGHT BROWN HAIR, FROM CALIF. TO ASSIST IN
EARLY JANUARY, BUT INDIVIDUAL NEVER WAS ACTUALLY EMPLOYED TO HER KNOWLEDGE AND CANNOT RECALL NAME. BELIEVES
NOT LICENSED; HOWEVER, HE USED CARDS PRINTED UP UNDER ABOVE TRADE STYLE. WORKED FOR THREE MONTH PERIOD AS IN LAS VEGAS, AND
HAS NO IDEA AS TO ANY PRESENT ASSIGNMENT.
SHE STATED THAT CALLED THREE NIGHTS AGO FROM RESTAURANT IN PORTLAND, AND UTILIZES PUBLIC TELEPHONES WITH COLLECT CALLS WHEN MAKING CONTACT. WILL INSTRUCT HIM TO GET IN TOUCH WITH NEAREST FBI OFFICE AS SOON AS ANY FUTURE CONTACT RECEIVED.
FROM RESTAURANT IN PORTLAND, AND UTILIZES PUBLIC TELEPHONES WITH COLLECT CALLS WHEN MAKING CONTACT. WILL INSTRUCT HIM TO GET IN TOUCH WITH NEAREST FBI OFFICE AS SOON AS ANY FUTURE CONTACT RECEIVED. END
MG FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-7550PO-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/24/72
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Via AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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FROM: BAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
RE: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Suspect
Re Los Angeles teletype dated 2/24/72.
(CONCEAL IDENTITY BY REQUEST),
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California, on 3/9/72, advised the composite photo of D. B. COOPER resembles who entered on duty b7C as a laborer in Time, 1970; became a and then b7D
in May, 1971 and as of September 1971, he advised that
was made was
during the period from June 1971
to January 1972. further advised that was not able to pinpoint his actual location on November 24, 1971,
stated that and, as such, is involved
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furnished the following physical descri-
ption of
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Race: Sex:
White Male (probably incorrect)
DOB: (2 - Seattle 3 - San Francisco ECS/esp (5)
164-61-2590
SEARCHED INDEXED SERVILIZED 2123 FILED m
MAR 2 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Sent
Por
following physical descri-
ption of
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Race: Sex:
White Male (probably incorrect)
DOB: (2 - Seattle 3 - San Francisco ECS/esp (5)
164-61-2590
SEARCHED INDEXED SERVILIZED 2123 FILED m
MAR 2 7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Sent
Por
Approved:
5
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-7551
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Ve SF 164-220 ECS/esp
Height:
Weight:
6'#
175 pounds
Hair:
Eyes:
Sandy, red
Brown, wears glasses,
including prescription sun-
glasses.
Military Service:
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per month.
SSAN:
Marital Status:
Address:
Actual Residence:
Previous Employment:
Peculiarities:
Smokes cigars
advised that
has never been b6 b7C b7D
employed as a pilot by
does not employ any pilots, but believes he is a pilot. said the information concerning his military service is that
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further advised that within the last two or three months. b6
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described as an outstanding employee and again requested identity not be revealed to either or any other individual assoc-
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iated with
As of 3/22/72, advised that has been unable to locate a photo of
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Division of Drivers License, DMV, Sacramento, California, have furnished incorrect DDLs of
Re- quest has been resubmitted.
any other individual assoc-
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iated with
As of 3/22/72, advised that has been unable to locate a photo of
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Division of Drivers License, DMV, Sacramento, California, have furnished incorrect DDLs of
Re- quest has been resubmitted.
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DB Cooper-7552
2SF 164-220 ECS/esp
LEADS
SAN FRANCISCO
AT CALIFORNIA. . Will conduct investigation requested in re airtel.
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AT SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA. Will furnish DDL to Seattle Office for display of photograph to logical witnesses.
DB Cooper-7553
34 FDOS (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: . 3/23/72
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(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Latas: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK .
00:
Seattle
RE:
Elim
Re Anchorage tel to Seattle, 2/24/72; and Seattle airtel to Sacramento, 3/16/72. 19229) Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of
is a
California
is light complected, has blond hair, blue
eyes, a DOB of and always wears crew-cut hair. He is 5'10", 140 pounds, and his employment card shows he was in . the U. S. Air Force
The duty roster indicates that on 11/24/71, worked 16 hours his own shift and he also took a shift for another employee.
Air Force
The duty roster indicates that on 11/24/71, worked 16 hours his own shift and he also took a shift for another employee. . He took no annual or sick leave in November, 1971.
2 - Sacramento HWB:kjr (4) 1 2- Seattle (Enc. 1) 2680
164-81-2591
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED I FILED 4 MAR 207 1972 FONTSEATTLE IMA
Approved:
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-7554
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PAINTING OFFICE: 1971 -412-135
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b6 b7C FD,36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/24/72
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
RE:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Re Seattle airtel 3/16/72.
RE:
Nevada, advised on 3/21/72,
that was employed for approximately one month to six weeks having departed about one and one half weeks ago allegedly for Oregon. indicated that he
had spent most of his life employed as
and being employed as an throughout the U.
indicated that he
had spent most of his life employed as
and being employed as an throughout the U.S.
explained that he initially met approximately one year ago and was favorably impressed with him and particularly sympathetic to the fact that had approximately of employment. Consequently when
and he was in need returned in early January provided him with employment
residence at for the entire vering of his six weeks employment at the
stated that from conversation had with him he indicated employment as
during the period of November of 1971. He did
2 - Seattle 1 - Las Vegas HEH : bsh (3)
164-81-2592 SEARCHED INDEXED SERDUIZEND ML FILED MAR 2 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent M Per.
igot
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-7555
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now. however, fill out a formal employment application and had no written record concerning his background. During th e period of his residence and employment, however, took a number of snap shots of subject and and while he believed that he had forwarded a portion he might still
of these to have some at his residence.
th e period of his residence and employment, however, took a number of snap shots of subject and and while he believed that he had forwarded a portion he might still
of these to have some at his residence.
was recontacted 3/22/72, and advised that he has now determined that all of the photographs of have been forwarded He has called and requested that they be returned to him and as soon as he receives these snap shots he will immediately notify and furnish same to the FBI.
further advised that appeared to be a W/M. about 34 or 35 years of age, originally from He was 6' tall and weighed 230 pounds with a very husky and rugged build. He had dark hair, a high forehead, and could conceivable resemble the artist's conception of subject if he were considerably thinner at the time the photograph was made. He noted, however, that
on his visits with both prior to November of
1971 and since November, 1971, was in the over 200 pound category and definitely not as thin as that pictured in the artist's conception.
added that he had never observed wearing any type of glasses or sun glasses such as pictured in the artist's conception and also noted that while claimed his intent to go to Oregon.
added that he had never observed wearing any type of glasses or sun glasses such as pictured in the artist's conception and also noted that while claimed his intent to go to Oregon. has since been contacted by
advising that
Phoenix, Arizona, telephone had since visited him and also one other in Phoenix where he obtained an advance in wages of $150 from and $50 from another on the promise that he contemplated going to work for them but failed to live up to this agreement. stated
he has no idea as to whether is still in the State of Arizona but stated that additional information concerning whereabouts could probably be determined from interview of
2
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DB Cooper-7556 LV 164-60
Foregoing furnished for information of Seattle only. Photographs of will be forwarded upon, receipt from and additional investigation at Phoenix is being left to discretion of Seattle.
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DB Cooper-75573/27/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
PROM J SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
ansub- Camping mean. Febrasion One.
towar
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A Oregon,
telephone called ASAC PAUL R.
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
PROM J SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
ansub- Camping mean. Febrasion One.
towar
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A Oregon,
telephone called ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER of this office, at his home on 3/24/72. She stated that she had hiked up into the hills, about 11 miles east of Lebanon, Oregon, on some property owned by Georgia Pacific. As she approached the area where an old mill formerly stood, she saw some fresh cut daffodils. Subsequently she found a place where a creek had been dammed and a very small tent had been erected, partially hidden by some cedar trees. She observed a sleeping bag and a three pound coffee can and got the impression that this camp had been there for some time. She said the area is not a camp site and no one should be camping there and she thought of the fugitive in this case.
It is suggested Portland reinterview her to determine if there is any reason to feel the camp she saw is connected with this situation and if necessary, check out the occupant of the camp.
2 - Portland 3)- Seattle PRB : k1b (5)
Sonraha Sorialine Indexod
$12Nd mg
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164-81-2593
NO DE Cooper-75583/27/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC,
2 - Portland 3)- Seattle PRB : k1b (5)
Sonraha Sorialine Indexod
$12Nd mg
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164-81-2593
NO DE Cooper-75583/27/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
A
Oregon,
telephone called ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER of this office, at his home on 3/24/72. She stated that she had hiked up into the hills, about 11 miles east of Lebanon, Oregon, on some property owned by Georgia Pacific. As she approached the area where an old mill formerly stood, she saw some fresh' cut daffodils. Subsequently she found a place where a creek had been dammed and a very small tent had been erected, partially hidden by some cedar trees. She observed a sleeping bag and a three pound coffee can and got the impression that this camp had been there for some time. She said the area is not a camp site and no one should be camping there and she thought of the fugitive in this case.
It is suggested Portland reinterview her to determine if there is any reason to feel the camp she saw is connected with this situation and if necessary, check out the occupant of the camp.
It is suggested Portland reinterview her to determine if there is any reason to feel the camp she saw is connected with this situation and if necessary, check out the occupant of the camp.
3 - Portland ~Seattle PRB: klb (5)
164-81-2593
SAD
DB Cooper-7559
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9010-100
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GIA FPMA (a CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 3/28/72
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FROM : SA JOHN L KETCHAM (P)
SUBJECT: NOR,JAK
X
On 2/28/72
Seattle PD 
that
advised had
Seattle,
a suspect in the NORJAK and have the FBI contact him.
had advised him that he would
On 3/28/72
b6
"dead ringer" for D.B. COOPER.
advised that
is a
in that they had a business deal over a real estate contract. loft an address at Seattle,
has knowb7C
manager, forwarding address.
in 2/72 to move to Vancouver, Wash. The apartment told
has not yet filed a
advised that the suggestion that
is a
suspect b6 comes from the likeness in the composite photo. of no parachute background on part of used to have
knows b7C
Seattle. one
After that he had
in Seattle.
of no parachute background on part of used to have
knows b7C
Seattle. one
After that he had
in Seattle.
Consider
LEAD as suspect.
j1k (2)
164-81-2594
Lead
SEARCHEDINDEXED. SERIALIZED Ma FILED
DB Cooper-7560
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPAL FORM NO. 10 MAY TÀU CONTION GIA FPHR (41 CPT) HON+IL6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 3/25/72
Elim
Reurlet, 1/28/72.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Re communication set forth information that a (protect identity), b6
advised after seeing UNSUB's sketch on a local TV station and in the local newspapers, that recalled a
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stated his name was
whom felt looked very much like the sketch. Idaho.
On 2/14/72, › State of Idaho, Department of Health, Boise, Idaho, advised that his department has on file a certificate of birth reflecting that was born lists
H's birth certificate 
deceased.
On 2/16/72, inquiry at
shows the
b6
It is felt that the Idaho.
that his department has on file a certificate of birth reflecting that was born lists
H's birth certificate 
deceased.
On 2/16/72, inquiry at
shows the
b6
It is felt that the Idaho.
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It is pointed out that referred to b6
is undoubtedly identical
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to
A
presently resides at California, and is employed as
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California. 2 - Seattle 2 - Butte JSN/hgb (4)
164-81-2595
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAUZEO DR FILED MAR 209 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
€
3010-108-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7561
FROM
A
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (₽)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
b6 b7C
b6 b7C BT #164-26
to
has
who is a SA with the FBI assigned at Springfield, Illinois. a SA with the FBI,
assigned to the Butte, Montana, Division.
is known to SA
as a reputable and responsible individual and it is not felt he could have been involved in instant matter in any way. It is felt that further investigation concerning as a possible : suspect is unwarranted.
-2 -
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DB Cooper-7562CTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 102 EDITION CSA FPMR ( CFR) SL1L
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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10 MAY 102 EDITION CSA FPMR ( CFR) SL1L
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
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JSD : klb (3).
tu
***-**
164-81-2596 
Lead
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AM FULD At Ve 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7563.This will probably be the worst tip you will get but I have only seen the picture of the plane hijacker once in your paper so . I can't be too sure. He looks like a guy that was around Bellingham for a time & was a self-styled Big Time operator. He seems to me to be just the type to pull a trick like that. I have his name but no address. There is no address in either the phone book or city directory. His name is
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The number will be my original rifle number I had years ago.
There is no address in either the phone book or city directory. His name is
He was the b6 b7C
The number will be my original rifle number I had years ago.
DB Cooper-7564OPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY 14 THATKX OSA FPMA (A CAR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
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Lub
164-81-2596

SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZED	FILED
5.º 1972
FBI-SEATTLE
100

1010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7565OPTIONAL PORM NO. " MAY 104 EDITION OSA FPMR (a Cha) pot-ILE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE!
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6
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el
164-81-2597
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DB Cooper-7567b6 b7C
I have been struck by the resemblance between D. B. Cooper the highjacker and New Jersey accused
I believe they are the same man.
The age seems right. The contour of the head and hairline seems right.
There is a pattern in the cleverness and coolness of the way he carefully planned both crimes.
DB Cooper-7568OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY IHR LOTION GIA FPMA (a CFA) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6 b7C
JSD:k1b (3).
Ru
164-81-2597
SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ALFRED Vo 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
1010-100
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DB Cooper-7569OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY 1H2 TXTICH GSA FPun (a Cơn) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
4
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
4
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
JSD: k1b (3)
101 *-**
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Lead
164-81-2598 SEARCHED INDELED SERIALIZED 12 FILED ML 5.9 1972 0
03
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-7571The name I have to offer as the highjack suspect is
b6 b7C
who quit as
on Thanksgiving night.
9 1972 0
03
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-7571The name I have to offer as the highjack suspect is
b6 b7C
who quit as
on Thanksgiving night.
He worked under
for several months for the
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
However he did play hookey from work the day of the highjack and completed the day following the highjack, during the four-day holiday.
Some days later he was observed spending money very carelessly
at
He reportedly gave to hold. He dealt cards in Reno and talked constantly of returning to Reno.
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-7572OPTIONAL FONN NO. X MAY HẠI EDITION OSA FPMR ( CFA) 1-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6 b7C
JSD:klb (3).
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164-81-2598
SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED My FILEd In 5.º 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
10+-k
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DB Cooper-7573OPTIONAL FORM NO.
º 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
10+-k
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7573OPTIONAL FORM NO. Se MAY I4 EDITION GSA FPMR (& CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
b6 b7C
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6
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Lead
164-81-2599 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED AMA FILED m De 1972 TLE
0 .b6 b7C
100-04
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DB Cooper-7575SUBJECT: SKYJACKING NOVEMBER 24, 1971
In 1963 to 1965 there was working in
His face looks just like the cartoon advertised in the paper. He was heavier then but other- wise fits the description. His name is and he talked b6 b7C
of being a paratrooper during the war. was either
all over the country.
This man was
and had a
b6 b7C
The striking resemblance between him and the picture is amazing if it is not him.
This man was
and had a
b6 b7C
The striking resemblance between him and the picture is amazing if it is not him.
DB Cooper-75762.2
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY IN MIXTKON OSA FPMA ( CFR) 10t-IL8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
b6 b7C
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6 b7C
JSD: k1b (3).
1
164-81-2599 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED
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s01+-106
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DB Cooper-7577OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IHR DIXITKON CSA FPMR (A CPR) 101-114
1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter.
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6
b7C
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Ku
Leka
164-81-2600 SEARCHED _____ INDEXED/7?24 SERIALIZED MBERED mil ...... £Q 1972
b6 ৳7C
DB Cooper-7579
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*******
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b6 b7C
1I. am writing you again to suggest another possible "suspect" in the skyjacking of the Northwest Airlines plane November 24 in which the person extorted $200,000.
I think I am wrong but there are some matching characteristics. His name is Washington. He
is not as tall nor heavy as the person was described. I believe
he has an olive complected appearance. His facial features bear, I think, a rather striking resemblance to the artists drawing of the person.
He has It is
He appears to be a rather vigorous, athletic type person. He smokes Marlboro filter tip cigarettes and his girl friend smokes Raleigh filter type cigarettes. On this latter point she may smoke Winston filter tip cigarettes.
He smokes Marlboro filter tip cigarettes and his girl friend smokes Raleigh filter type cigarettes. On this latter point she may smoke Winston filter tip cigarettes.
I imagine you are turning information to the F.B.I. Again,
the $5,000 reward is an incentive.
This is probably wrong but it might be a possibility. 
DB Cooper-7580
b6 b7C
1b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY IHỜ EDITION
GLA PPHR (a CPN) 301-124
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
Attached is a copy of a letter received by the SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER in response to their Secret Witness program setting forth information concerning captioned matter. This letter was furnished by the POST INTELLIGENCER.
b6 b7C
JSD : klb
(3).
164-81-2600 SEARCHED ._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ML FILED IM 0 .... w. 1.º 1972 FBI-SEATTLE The
1010-300
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DB Cooper-7581FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
3/28/72
Transmit the following in
002
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, OKLAHOMA
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
3/28/72
Transmit the following in
002
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)

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

NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELCALL THIS DATE.
DURING TERRAIN SEARCH OF SUSPECTED DROP AREA OF THE HIJACKER
IN THIS CASE, A PILOT LICENSE WAS FOUND TODAY. THIS LICENSE WAS ISSUED TO
CONNECTICUT. LICENSE WAS FOR SINGLE ENGINE LAND PLANE, ISSUED
THE NUMBER WAS
FELBON DESCRIBED AS BORN
SEVENTY AND ONE HALF INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY LBS., BROWN HAIR, GREEN EYES."
OC DETERMINE ANY SUBSEQUENT ADDRESS FOR HOLDER OF THIS LICENSE THROUGH FAA RECORDS. IF SUBSEQUENT ADDRESS LOCATED, ADVISE SEATTLE AND APPROPRIATE OFFICE COVERING NEW RESIDENCE, INSTRUCTING THAT OFFICE TO DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF LICENSE HOLDER, OCCUPATION, AND OTHER CURRENT DATA, PARTICULARLY WHERE HE WAS ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. LEADS SHOULD BE SET OUT BY TELEPHONE, CONFIRMED BY TELETYPE. IF NO MORE CURRENT ADDRESS FOUND, ADVISE SEATTLE BY TELEPHONE TODAY SO THAT LEAD CAN BE SET OUT FOR NEW HAVEN.
IF NO MORE CURRENT ADDRESS FOUND, ADVISE SEATTLE BY TELEPHONE TODAY SO THAT LEAD CAN BE SET OUT FOR NEW HAVEN.
PRB : eon (3)
Approved:
Special Agent frp In Charge
Sent 44/pm M Per
164-81-2601
DB Cooper-7583
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b6 b7C
b6 b7CNR002 SE PLAIN
4-40 PM URGENT 3/28/72 JJT
TO
OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1P
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE TELCALL THIS DATE.
DURING TERRAIN SEARCH OF SUSPECTED DROP AREA OF THE HIJACKER IN THIS CASE, A PILOT LICENSE WAS FOUND TODAY. THIS LICENSE WAS
ISSUED TO
CONNECTICUT. LICENSE WAS FOR SINGLE ENGINE LAND PLANE, ISSUED
THE NUMBER WAS
DESCRIBED AS BORN
SEVENTY AND ONE HALF INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY LBS., BROWN HAIR, GREEN EYES.
OC DETERMINE 'ANY SUBSEQUENT ADDRESS FOR HOLDER OF THIS LICENSE THROUGH FAA RECORDS. IF SUBSEQUENT ADDRESS LOCATED, ADVISE SEAT- TLE AND APPROPRIATE OFFICE COVERING NEW RESIDENCE, INSTRUCTING THAT OFFICE TO DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF LICENSE HOLDER, OCCUPATION, AND OTHER CURRENT DATA, PARTICULARLY WHERE HE WAS
ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
IF SUBSEQUENT ADDRESS LOCATED, ADVISE SEAT- TLE AND APPROPRIATE OFFICE COVERING NEW RESIDENCE, INSTRUCTING THAT OFFICE TO DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF LICENSE HOLDER, OCCUPATION, AND OTHER CURRENT DATA, PARTICULARLY WHERE HE WAS
ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. , LEADS SHOULD BE SET OUT BY TELEPHONE, CONFIRMED BY TELETYPE. IF NO MORE CURRENT ADDRESS FOUND, ADVISE SEATTLE BY TELEPHONE TODAY SO THAT LEAD CAN BE SET OUT FOR NEW HAVEN. END DBW
FBI OKLA CITY
164-81-260
PB Cooper-7584
b6 b7C
b6 b7CNRØ06 OC PLAIN 635 PM 3-28-72 DBW NITEL TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM OKLAHOMA CITY 164-56
RUC 1P
b6 b7C
NORJAC
RE SEATTLE TEL CALL INSTANT DATE.
RE
FAA AERONAUTICAL CENTER, OKLAHOMA CITY, ADVISED TODAY THAT
PRIVATE PILOTS LICENSE NO.
b6 FOR A SINGLE ENGINE LAND CRAFT WAS ISSUED
b7C
BORN
CONN.
A DUPLICATE WAS ISSUED TO
ON
AT WHICH TIME HIS ADDRESS WAS
WASHINGTON. ON
SHOWING SAME ADDRESS.
NOTHING UNFAVORABLE IN FILE.
TITLE SHOULD READ NORJAK END
JJT FBI SEATTLE
CLR
164-81-2602
B
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SA
DB Cooper-7585STANDARD FORM NO. 04
Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/28/72
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R.
04
Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/28/72
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
RE:
At 4:00 PM I called SA WICK and instructed him to get a photograph of as soon as possible, and if he could obtain one to call me right back since I wanted him to bring it to Seattle and show it to a witness at Sumner, Washington, on the way.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
PRB : eon
(3)
164-81-2603
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED DE FILED 19 MAR 2 8 1972 FBI -SEATTLE
15
DB Cooper-7586SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/28/72
ASAC PAUL R. : BIBLER
NORJAK
RE: b6 b7C
At 4:00 PM I called SA WICK and instructed him to get a photograph of as soon as possible, and if he could obtain one to call me right back since I wanted him to bring it to Seattle and show it to a witness at Sumner, Washington, on the way.
PRB: eon
(3)
164-81-2603
SEARCHED INDEXED
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DB Cooper-7587
13STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/28/72
FROM
:
'ASAC PAUL R.
64
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/28/72
FROM
:
'ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re suspect
SA GRIMES called from Oklahoma City at 2:45 PM on 3/28/72, and said they had found a record of this man's pilot's license in the of FAA records, His
b7C
license number is 'He was issued
giving his address as
Washington.
gave the same address ..
This is the last record they have of him. I furnished this information to SA CHARLES E. FARRELL by telephone.
PRB : eon (3)
164-81-2604 SEARCHED _____ INDEXED. SERIANZED MASA FILED Dz MAR 2 8 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7588
5
b6 b7C
b6SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/28/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
Re suspect
SA GRIMES called from Oklahoma City at 2:45 PM on 3/28/72, and said they had found a record of this man's pilot's license in the of FAA records. His
license number is He was issued giving his address ag
Washington.
gave the same address.
b6 b7C
This is the last record they have of him. I furnished this information to SA CHARLES E.
gave the same address.
b6 b7C
This is the last record they have of him. I furnished this information to SA CHARLES E. FARRELL by telephone.
PRB : eon (3)
164-81-2604 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED m MAR 2 8 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
3
DB Cooper-7589OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY 102 EDITION CSA FPMR (d CFA) 101+11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 3/28/72
Seattle, Washington, was shown a group of photographs which contained a photo of advised
that this individual is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (a) 2-164-81 1-164-81 Sub
-
Sky
DB Cooper-7590 164-81-2605
Run ITS Carina Route Rotulada are the Pascall Carinae Plan
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA ROBERT H.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/72
FROM :
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE:
1-1A@30
On March 28, 1972, Drivers License photo of suspect was displayed to witness Washington, who said that is not identical with the subject of this case.
definitely
RHW:
(1)
5010-KHI
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DB Cooper-7591
b6 b7c
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY ING EDITION GSA PPMA (4 CFX) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/31/72
b6 b7C
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re:
On 3/31/72. ? Wash, was shown a photograph of stated that the photo
b6
b7C
of did not appear to be identical with the UNSUB, however he would like to see a clearer photo, especially a profile, before making a definite statement.
JTS: jts
(2)
8
#019-104
Mh
164-81-2607
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DA
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DB Cooper-7592FD-36 (Rev.
JTS: jts
(2)
8
#019-104
Mh
164-81-2607
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MM FILED MAR& 1 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DA
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DB Cooper-7592FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 3/24/72
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) A IRMA IL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) .
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
FMU
On 3/24/72.
telephone
who
requested identity be protected, advised that on 3/22/72, he overheard
and unidentified
party. skyjacker to be a According to fits
told party he knows identity of instant
Washington,
description and has
was aked why he did not report this information to authorities andamsponded that he had no intention of doing so.
For information and any necessary action. 2 2-Seattle 2-Portland
RPH : jmp (4)
164-81-2608
Lead
SEARCHED INDEXED/2/03 SEMAUZEOY/11 FILED MAR 2/9 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
Approved: S
Sent M Per Manning 1/1
Special Agent in Charge
A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE DB: 200per-7593
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7DY TIONAL FORM NO. 10 PLAY 102 EDITION SEA FPMR (4 CFA) SOT-IL# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/30/72
b6
b7C
FROM : SA
10 PLAY 102 EDITION SEA FPMR (4 CFA) SOT-IL# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/30/72
b6
b7C
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUB-M
Propone, Wash.
This confirms our telephone conversation this
date. At approximately 12:05 p.m. this date the writer received a telephone call in the Spokane RA from a young man who refused to reveal his identity but who advised as follows: '
He first wanted to know if there is a reward for the hijack money. He said he can take us to itdand even to the room next to where it is maintained .. He said he is concerned about prosecution himself as an accessory or having knowledge. He has a bad record. He was in jail when the hijacking took place. He said about 95% of the money is available but he could not tell me how much money in dollars is involved which might indicate he does not know how much was paid in ransom. He wants guarantee of non-prosecution and no publicity. He said the money is not in Spokane and not in this State. He said he is interested in "hard cash" and wants to know how much.
He said the money is not in Spokane and not in this State. He said he is interested in "hard cash" and wants to know how much. he can get.
The caller sounded coherent and clear and intelli- gent. He was advised that no figure of 'reward could be told to him now but that if he assisted in this matter he would be reasonably and profitably compensated.
Later this afternoon, the writer was informed the "Spokane Daily Chronicle" by
b6 b7C
that at approximately 12:30 p.m. of the "Chronicle" received a phone call from a young man who apparently is the same person that called the writer.
164-81-2609 b6 $b7C
This person told that he knows where the money from the hijacking (he specifically mentioned Portland to Seattle plane) is; that he is not from Spokane; that he is willing to give the paper the story on how it developed;
0010-100
JDJ/djs (2) 41
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DB Cooper-7594
b6 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Pl
b7CSE 164-81
and that he had talked to the writer about it, mentioning the writer's name to He said he would tell
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Pl
b7CSE 164-81
and that he had talked to the writer about it, mentioning the writer's name to He said he would tell the FBI all about it only if accompanied by a newsman. He did not make arrangements for contacting further.
I revealed to that a call had been received by someone inquiring about a reward and making claim as to knowledge of the money's whereabouts. said nothing would be published on it at that time.
The caller promised to contact the writer by phone between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. tomorrow; 3/31/72. You will be kept advised.
2
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-7595 OFTICHAL PORM NO. N MAY INI EDITKN ASA FPMR (a CHA) 101-118
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/30/72
b6
b7C
Unaut
FROM
:
SA
SUB-M
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Propane, Wash.
This confirms our telephone conversation this
date.
At approximately 12:05 p.m. this date the writer received a telephone call in the Spokane RA from a young man who refused to reveal his identity but who advised as follows: '
He first wanted to know if there is a reward for the hijack money.
this date the writer received a telephone call in the Spokane RA from a young man who refused to reveal his identity but who advised as follows: '
He first wanted to know if there is a reward for the hijack money. He said he can take us to itland even to the room next to where it is maintained .. He said he is concerned about prosecution himself as an accessory or having knowledge. He has a bad record. He was in jail when the hijacking took place. He said about 95% of the money is available but he could not tell me how much money in dollars is involved which might indicate he does not know how much was paid in ransom. He wants guarantee of non-prosecution and no publicity. He said the money is not in Spokane and not in this State. He said he is interested in "hard cash" and wants to know how much. he can get.
.The caller sounded coherent and clear and intelli- gent. He was advised that no figure of reward could be told to him now but that if he assisted in this matter he would be reasonably and profitably compensated.
Later this afternoon, the writer was informed the "Spokane Daily Chronicle" by
b6 b7C
that at approximately 12:30 p.
Later this afternoon, the writer was informed the "Spokane Daily Chronicle" by
b6 b7C
that at approximately 12:30 p.m. of the "Chronicle" received a phone call from a young man who apparently is the same person that called the writer.
164-81- 2609 b6 b7C
This person told that he knows where the money from the hijacking (he specifically mentioned Portland to Seattle plane) is; that he is not from Spokane; that he is willing to give the paper the story on how it-developed;
JDJ/djs (2)
011
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SEARCHED_INDEXED /123
SERIALIZED MM FILED MAR 3 0 1972
DB Cooper-7596
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Po
b6 b7C ENR 09 PX PLAIN 9:47 PM 3-24-72 NITEL WJG
Sub J.
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES
FROM
PHOENIX (164-100) 3P
NORJAK.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. RE ON MARCH TWENTYTWO LAST, CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE ADVISED HE HAD RECENTLY OBSERVED THE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER NEWSPAPER. THE SOURCE STATED
ARIZONA, CLOSELY RESEMBLES THE UNSUB.
HE DESCRIBED
AS A WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET NINE, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, BLOND HAIR, HEAVY SMOKER,
b6
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HE DESCRIBED
AS A WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET NINE, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, BLOND HAIR, HEAVY SMOKER,
b6
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de
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DB Cooper-7598
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SOURCE INDICATED THAT IN
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LEFT PHOENIX AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, AND b6 b7C b7D
IS BELIEVED TO BE
CALIFORNIA, BUSINESS TELEPHONE
ON INSTANT DATE, PHOENIX, ADVISED THAT
HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN
IN PHOENIX. HE HAD NO IDEA AS TO b6 b7C
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS, EXCEPT TO SAY HE PICKED UP APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO WHEN
HE WAS HEADED FOR CALIFORNIA. THE ONLY PHOTO OF
POSSESSION WAS A GROUP PHOTO WHICH FAILED TO DEPICT WELL ENOUGH FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
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ATTEMPTS TO SECURE AN ADEQUATE PHOTO OF IN PHOENIX HAS BEEN NEGATIVE TO DATE. LOS ANGELES AT CALIFORNIA LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
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IN AN EFFORT TO ASCERTAIN HIS WHEREABOUTS DURING THE PERIOD CAPTIONED HIJACKING HAD TAKEN PLACE.
LOS ANGELES AT CALIFORNIA LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
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IN AN EFFORT TO ASCERTAIN HIS WHEREABOUTS DURING THE PERIOD CAPTIONED HIJACKING HAD TAKEN PLACE. IF UNABLE TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS FOR THE PERTINENT PERIOD, A CURRENT PHOTO OF SHOULD BE SECURED AND FORWARDED TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE FOR ELIMINATION PURPOSES.
PENDING.
END
DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-7600 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
3/28/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SubJ
Re Phoenix teletype to Seattle and Los Angeles dated 3/24/72.
RE: 1
on 3/27/72, was interviewed at his place of employment, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 3200 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, California. He advised he was employed as for FAA at instant address on the entire day of 11/24/71.
On the same date, FAA, Santa Monica, made available time and attendance was in attendance at
records which indicate in Santa Monica from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the date of 11/24/71, and was given credit for nine hours of work that day.
made available time and attendance was in attendance at
records which indicate in Santa Monica from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the date of 11/24/71, and was given credit for nine hours of work that day.
In view of the above, does not appear to warrant additional investigation as a logical suspect in this matter, at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 2)- Seattle, (AM) I - Phoenix (164-100) (AM) (Info) 2 - Los Angeles crs/kah (5)
164-81-2611
SEARCHED INDEXED SERVADZED MY FILED M MAR 3-1-1972- FBI - SEATTLE 3
PA
Special Agent in Charge
Approved:
Just'd
Sent M P
et DB Cooper-7601
+ [ &, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 340-090 (11)
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INIZ EDITION GSA FPMA (41 (FR) 101-11.1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : dal, SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RuC)
8
SUBJECT://NORJAK
DATE:
3/28/72
Sub J
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 3/20/72.
Re Suspect
Referenced Los Angeles letter indicates that a previous letter was written by this unknown individual on 2/24/72 with identification of a U.S. $1 bill, Serial Number For the information of Seattle and Los Angeles, this letter was received by San
$1 bill, Serial Number For the information of Seattle and Los Angeles, this letter was received by San Francisco and the unknown letter writer described the look alike of D. B. COOPER as living at in San Francisco and being about 45 years of age. 160 Tbs., 5'7", of
From this description, was located and interviewed on 3/2/72 at San Francisco, and was eliminated as a suspect since he is 5'6", 155 lbs., and was almost completely bald with a few wisps of blond hair.
Although he did not recall his whereabouts on 11/24/71, his description does not in anyway match that of the hijacker of captioned plane. Unless advised to the contrary by Seattle, no further investigation con- cerning Suspect is being conducted at San Francisco.
₹2 - Seattle 2 .- Los Angeles I San Francisco Bhe/vsk (5)
5010-101-02
: - 2612 SEARCHEDINDEXED /M3 SERIALIZED ML FILLED 10 MAR 301 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
0 2
DB Cooper-7602
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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PARACHUTE CLUB OF AMERICA P.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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PARACHUTE CLUB OF AMERICA P. O. BOX 409 . MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA 93940
The United States Parachute Association is pleased to announce,
that Seattle, Washington, has been awarded the Gold Expert Parachutist Badge. These Gold Wings are presented upon the completion of one thousand sport parachute jumps made in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Parachute Association.
This distinct honor has been accorded to only ninety other parachutists in this country. The allsinment of this honor is both noteworthy and deserving. It is further noted that has become only the parachutist in this country to have attained the Gold Wings. This, in itself, is a hallmark of achievement in our young and growing sport .
On behalf of the United States Parachute Association, its Directors and members, our sincere congratulations go to you, on this outstanding achievement.
Sincerely,
UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
NEH/co
Portland, Oregon 97230
encl: Certificate of Gold Wings
under sep.
Sincerely,
UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
NEH/co
Portland, Oregon 97230
encl: Certificate of Gold Wings
under sep. cover: Gold Wings
164-81-2613
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED AMELED
MAR 3 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7603
A non- profit division of the NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION
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Levanrate of
GOLD WINGS
The PARACHUTE CLUB OF AMERICA
hereby recognizes
as having performed 1,000 sport parachute jumps in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth by the PARACHUTE CLUB OF AMERICA
Recognition for this outstanding achievement is hereby given on this day
of in the year
PARACHUTE CLUB OF AMERICA
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SEARCHED INDEXED
SERIALIZED. ... FILED
MAR 3 01972
FEL SEATTLE
DB:Cooper-7604
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Undor my supervision for 8 MontyS.
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EMPLOYEE COMMENTS: (Filled out by Employee)
Quetend to emall in
mil off- hour training classes with the
intent of improving leadership techniques 1
ability to present coleman
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SEARCHED .
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EMPLOYEE COMMENTS: (Filled out by Employee)
Quetend to emall in
mil off- hour training classes with the
intent of improving leadership techniques 1
ability to present coleman
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SEARCHED ........... INDEXED SERIALIZED ............ FILED. MAR 3 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-7605OPTIONAL PORN NO. SO MAY 1MI EDITION CRA PPMA (a Cra) 101-11-0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/31/72
FROM :
SA

SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: SUSPECT
On 3/7/72, Auburn Police Department, and
were contacted at
Auburn, Washington. At that time, advised that he had developed a suspect in this case. He explained that an
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had suggested that might possibly be the individual who
hijacked the Northwest airliner on 11/24/71. advised that he is the and that as such it was the Wish that he be present at this time. advised that accordingly he conducted investigation at The Boeing Company and developed the following information regarding the suspect:
Name
DOB
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Height
5'11"
Weight
165 1bs.
advised that accordingly he conducted investigation at The Boeing Company and developed the following information regarding the suspect:
Name
DOB
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Height
5'11"
Weight
165 1bs.
Eyes Hair
Brown
Brown
Social Security No. Present Address
Telephone Prior address
Present Occupation
Prior Occupation
Unknown
16.4-81-2614
Boeing Company
101P-XN
RHT/djs (2)
DB Cooper-7606
SEARCHED ........... INDEXED, SERIALIZED Magro Umz MAR 34 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan.
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Possible Relation
1970 Vehicle Reg. References
Hobbies
"Parachutist"
received Gold Wings from Parachute Club of America, P.O. Box 409, Monterey, California; Gold Wings award for completing 1.000 civilian jumps - only in U.S. as of has jumped at
Issaquah. Chehalis many times
Completed Course
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Personal
Shortly before leaving Boeing
Knew aircraft very well.
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also furnished a photograph of the subject, a sample of the suspect's handwriting, and two documents attesting to the fact that the suspect is an accomplished sport parachutist.
DB Cooper-7607
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SE 164-81
also furnished a photograph of the subject, a sample of the suspect's handwriting, and two documents attesting to the fact that the suspect is an accomplished sport parachutist."
At the conclusion of the interview, the suspect's name was checked with indices and it was determined that he had previously been eliminated by San Francisco Division. For this reason, no further investigation was conducted.
DB Cooper-7608
3OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 197 EDITION GSA FYMR (It CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/28/72
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FROM ANAC, SPRINGFIELD (164-31) (RUC)
SUBJECT! NORJAK
RE:
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Re Springfield letter to Seattle dated 3/7/72.
On 3/22/72, telephonically contacteb6 this office and advised that he had heard that agents of this office were checking on him, attempting to learn of his where- abouts. advised that he is desirous of learning the reasons for the inquiries concerning him and would be willing to appear at the Springfield Office of the FBI for interview. 
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At 3:10 PM, appeared at the Springfield Office of the FBI and was interviewed concerning captioned matter.
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At 3:10 PM, appeared at the Springfield Office of the FBI and was interviewed concerning captioned matter. He was provided a voluntary appearance form which he read, advised he understood and signed. advised that he
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terminated his employment with he flew to Fort Lauderdale, , Florida, by way of St. Louis, Missouri, for the purpose of becoming employed by the Upon his arrival in Fort. ..
Lauderdale he stayed at the for approximately two days, while he looked for housing.
He worked for continuously until the first part of August.
On an unrecalled date in_July and he rented a house at the realtor being After employment at
he spent approximately three weeks at Fort Lauderdale looking for work but was unable to find anything satisfactory.
On approximately 9/5/71, he
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vacated b6 their house at Fort Lauderdale and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina, as he had a job lined up with Upon his arrival in Fayetteville, he learned that the job fell through.
On approximately 9/5/71, he
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vacated b6 their house at Fort Lauderdale and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina, as he had a job lined up with Upon his arrival in Fayetteville, he learned that the job fell through. He registered for unemployment in Fayetteville and received unemployment compensation until 12/1/71, at which time he went to work for the Fayetteville,
North Carolina. He worked continuously for the
NOT+-KHI 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Miami (Info) 1 - Charlotte (Info) 1 - Springfield (164-31) MJV/mab (5)
164-81-2615 SEARCHED ____ INDEXED SERIALIZED 2%, FRED MAR 311972₾ FBI - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-7609SI 164-31
until three weeks ago when he terminated his employment. He worked for a short period of time for and terminated with them on
He and his family left Fayetteville, North Carolina, on 3/20/72. and traveled to Springfield, Illinois, where he
He advised he is going to interview with
all of whom have shown frerest
in employing him in the past,
advised that the problem concerning in Fort Lauderdale had been straightened out and, in fact, He advised that in October, 1969
Fayetteville, North Carolina.
shown frerest
in employing him in the past,
advised that the problem concerning in Fort Lauderdale had been straightened out and, in fact, He advised that in October, 1969
Fayetteville, North Carolina. In August. 1970. he got out of the service and came back to work
Springfield, Illinois. When he left the employ of in July. 1971. he proceeded to Fort Lauderdale . He notified his
and
finance company that he was in Florida but did not notify them when he moved to Fayetteville. North Carolina. 'Because he was
ad ised he drew unemployment compensation at a rate of $52 per
from
week. While in Fayetteville. North Carolina he resided at Fayetteville, North Carolina.
His realtor was He advised that during the Thanksgiving 1971 weekend he was at his residence in Fayetteville and this could be verified through his realtor there, and
He also advised that approximately two weeks before he went to work he submitted an application for
which would have been during the pertinent period of time.
He advised that sometime close to Thanksgiving he was interviewed by two agents of the FBI concerning a series North Carolina,, and the
agents displayed to him the series of photographs to which he was
He advised that sometime close to Thanksgiving he was interviewed by two agents of the FBI concerning a series North Carolina,, and the
agents displayed to him the series of photographs to which he was requested to make an identification but could not.
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advised that during his last hitch in the service he was employed by the North Carolina, as an and attained the rank of During his lat hitch he had only made two parachute umps as his
He advised that he has always worn a crew cut and has never let his hair grow out, This could also be verified through in Fayetteville. b6
He advised that for money while living in Fort
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Re advised that he has no present bank accounts and only approximately $500 in assets.
He advised that he has never done any solo flying and has only approximately 12 hours of pilot experience and this has alwaysbeen with an instructor and spread over the last 20 years.
He advised that he has an extremely limited vocabulary He studied
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He advised that he has an extremely limited vocabulary He studied
b6 but can only recall a few b7C phrases.
He further advised that he has no training in explosives and the only times he has been in California were to change planes with the service either en route to Vietnam or returning to the United States. He advised he has never been in Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, or Las Vegas, Nevada.
While in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he purchased
a
North Carolina,
and the balance is approximately
While job hunting in will be residing with
Metropolitan Police
Department, Washington, D. C.,
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While employed for salary was $100 a week plus five percent of his sales.
his
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He further advised that he maintains a valid passport Review of this passport shows no foreign travel listed.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
Will, if deemed warranted, request Charlotte and Miami Divisions to verify story. It is noted Charlotte and Miami have information copies of this communication.