Washington, telephone]
who is employed at
Washington, telephone
con-
tacted the writer to advise that he awoke one morning last week with the thought that whom he knew some 18 to 20 years ago in the U. S. Navy, might be a likely suspect in instant case. said that has long time experience as a parachute rigger and a jumper and was working in
California, in 1950 and
1951. He said this was an and
He said that is a eccentric person, is a man who has very definite ideas and who was an extremely good parachute rigger and jumper.
continued that left the Navy about 1954 at the end of his enlistment and went to work for somewhere in the Los Angeles, California, area, working in He said that had some very excellent design ideas and probably continued to work in this area.
continued that he has not seen in 18 or 19 years and does not know why he suddenly came to his mind as a possible suspect in this case. He said that he had seen the artist's conception earlier, but that for some reason on this particular morning, came to mind and there is a likeness to the artist's conception. He said that at that time was to the best of his recollection, described as follows:
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He said that at that time was to the best of his recollection, described as follows:
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3
164-81-1836 SEARCHED MOJE Star VED my Fab Maz JANI @ 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5714
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C SE 164-81
Race
White
Age (now)
Sex
Male
Height 6' - 6'1"
Weight 180 - 190 lbs. Hair Dark
continued that had a first class rigger's rating when he got out of the Navy. He said that aside from being
California, during 1950 and 1951 that about 1953 he was based aboard
He said that he does not
know F was
He said that the based at that time.
concluded that he had not seen
in 18 to 19 years, but was furnishing the above for what it might be worth.
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DB Cooper-5715 NR026 NY PLAIN 505PM IMMEDIATE 1-11-72 JAH
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
LOS ANGELES 164-60
SEATTLE 164-81
FROM
NEW YORK 2P
NORJAK
RE ..
NEW
YORK, NEW YORK, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE AND ADVISED THAT FOLLOWING NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY CONCERNING NORJAK HE HAD ENGAGED IN CASUAL CONVERSATION WITH OTHER UNKNOWN
NEW
YORK, NEW YORK, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE AND ADVISED THAT FOLLOWING NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY CONCERNING NORJAK HE HAD ENGAGED IN CASUAL CONVERSATION WITH OTHER UNKNOWN AIRBORNE QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NEW YORK. INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP WAS
NEW YORK.
ADVISED HE DID NOT KNOW MERELY MENTIONED
AS A PERSON QUALIFIED TO JUMP.
NEW YORK,
ADVISED THAT HE HAD NO REASON TO SUSPECT AS SUSPECT AND IN MERE CONVERSATION HAD MENTIONED TO 
AND OTHER UNKNOWN AIRBORNE PERSONNEL THAT HE WAS ACQUAINTED WITH WHO WAS QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SUCH A JUMP. HE STATED THAT HE HAD KNOWN OTHER PARACHUTE JUMPING EXHIBITIONS AND LAST SAW HIM END PAGE ONE TO ATTEND
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ABOUT NINETEEN SIXTYNINE WHEN WAS EMPLOYED
AT IN A
. HE HAD HEARD THAT
A PARACHUTE JUMP IN VICINITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON ABOUT THE SAME GENERAL TIME AS THE NORJAK INCIDENT. ADVISED THAT DID NOT RESEMBLE THE ARTIST SKETCH OF UNSUB. HE FURTHER NOTED THAT COMPLEXION AND A FULL HEAD OF HAIR WHICH DIFFERS FROM THE DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB.
HE FURTHER NOTED THAT COMPLEXION AND A FULL HEAD OF HAIR WHICH DIFFERS FROM THE DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB. HAD A MEDIUM
LEAD
WILL ATTEMPT TO VERIFY
EMPLOYMENT AND DETERMINE HIS LOCATION AS OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOURTH, SEVENTYONE, AND CONSIDER INTERVIEW OF WHO IS ALLEGEDLY WELL KNOWN
END
CORR PLS NOTE IN HEADING SHLD BE TO NOT LOS ANGELES b6 b7C
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-5717 NRØ18 CG PLAIN 612 PM NITEL 1-11-72 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SAN DIEGO (164-91) SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM CHICAGO (164-297) 2P
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DATED DECEMBER THIRTY,
b6 SEVENTY ONE, RE SUSPECT
b7C
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, RESIDING ILLINOIS, INTERVIEWED JANUARY ELEVEN, INSTANT. STATES ABOUT ONE WEEK AGO , GAVE ONLY PHOTOGRAPH OF
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
IN NINETEEN SIXTY SIX, AT SANTEE, CALIFORNIA, WHEN
STATES FBI, SAN DIEGO, OBTAINED PHOTOS OF
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FROM
VIEWED COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB, STATING UNSUB
BEARS STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO INCLUDING RECEDING HAIR LINE AND HAIR STYLE.
CALIFORNIA, WHEN
STATES FBI, SAN DIEGO, OBTAINED PHOTOS OF
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FROM
VIEWED COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB, STATING UNSUB
BEARS STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO INCLUDING RECEDING HAIR LINE AND HAIR STYLE.
STATES
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NEAR
AND WAS EMPLOYED 164-81-1838
END PAGE ONE
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PAGE TWO
AT UNKNOWN BANK, SAN DIEGO DROVE AND ALSO
STATES HELD TOP PARACHUTEST
LICENSE AND KNOWN TO HAVE PERFORMED NIGHT TIME JUMPS. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FT., TEN INCHES, SOFT SPOKEN.
STATES SHE HEARD FROM UNRECALLED SOURCE,
b6 LEFT SAN DIEGO AREA FOR CANADA.
b7C
FRIENDLY WITH FELLOW PARACHUTEST,
SAN DIEGO SKY DIVING CLUB, GILLESPIE FIELD, SANTEE, CALIFORNIA. SAN DIEGO 'LOCATE AND INTERVIEW REGARDING CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END VAB SBIDSBADILE
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LOOKS FINE THIS END GA GG LCR
DB Cooper-5719 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY ICH EDITION GSA FPMR (N CFR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM:
:
SA 
7
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
RE:
SUSPECT
Re Seattle mem o of SA
ICH EDITION GSA FPMR (N CFR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM:
:
SA 
7
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
b6 b7C
RE:
SUSPECT
Re Seattle mem o of SA
12/27/71.
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b6
On January 5, 1972, Tacoma, Washington, advised that forwarding address on October 28, 1970, from his previous residence in Tacoma to Washington
provided a
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BME :bfr (3)
f
164-81-1839
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED Mano 1mg JAN 1 1 1972 FOI STATDIETA
5010-XX
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5720SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
1/11/72
SA
NORJAK
RE : SUSPECT
Re Seattle mem o of SA
12/27/71.
On January 5, 1972, Tacoma, Washington, advised that forwarding address on October 28. 1970. from his previous residence in Tacoma to Washington
provided a
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b6 b7C
BME : bfr (3)
164-81-1839 SEARCHED INDEXED SERMAIZE /13 FILED 18 JAN & 1 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5721DEFBI SE GA
HOLD FOR TWO
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NRØ44 WA PLAIN 7:30PM NITEL 1-11-72 LRS TO LOS ANGELES OKLAHOMA CITY SEATTLE
FROM DIRECTOR IP
NORJAK
FAA, WASHINGTON, D. C., HAS SUGGESTED WHITE MALE, b6 b7C
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND
WHITE MALE, BORN
AS SUSPECTS IN CAPTIONED
, HAS SUGGESTED WHITE MALE, b6 b7C
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND
WHITE MALE, BORN
AS SUSPECTS IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
APPROXIMATELY TWO AND ONE HALF YEARS AGO. MATTER
WAS INVESTIGATED BY FAA AT LOS ANGELES, THEIR FILE
b6 b7C
BELIEVED RESIDING UNKNOWN ADDRESS IN OKLAHOMA, WAS A
GROUNDED BY FAA, BECAUSE OF
HAS FBI NUMBER AND HAS BEEN LOS ANGELES AND OKLAHOMA CITY CONDUCT INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF OR 9604-01-1840
IS IDENTICAL WITH CAPTIONED SUBJECT.
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SEARCHED __ INDEXED. SEREALIZO 13 FILED 12 JAN LA 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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KRØ44 WA PLAIN 1037PM NITEL 1-11-72 LRS TO LOS ANGELES IKLAHOMA CITY . SEATTLE
FROM DIRECTOR IP
NORJAK
BOTH HAVE Been elin Ben & office alund by natel 1-11-72
FAA, WASHINGTON, D. C., HAS SUGGESTED WHITE MALE, b6 b7C
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND
WHITE MALE, BORN
AS SUSPECTS IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
APPROXIMATELY TWO AND ONE HALF YEARS AGO. MATTER WAS INVESTIGATED BY FAA AT LOS ANGELES, THEIR FILE
BELIEVED RESIDING UNKNOWN ADDRESS IN OKLAHOMA, WAS A b6 b7C GROUNDED BY FAA BECAUSE OF HAS FBI NUMBER AND HAS BEEN LOS ANGELES AND
MATTER WAS INVESTIGATED BY FAA AT LOS ANGELES, THEIR FILE
BELIEVED RESIDING UNKNOWN ADDRESS IN OKLAHOMA, WAS A b6 b7C GROUNDED BY FAA BECAUSE OF HAS FBI NUMBER AND HAS BEEN LOS ANGELES AND OKLAHOMA CITY CONDUCT INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF OR
IS IDENTICAL WITH CAPTIONED SUBJECT. 167 81-1840
END
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FBI SEATTLE CLR
1
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1032 FILED 2 JAN 11 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5723DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
January 10, 1972
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
Sub E. F. AA.
There is being sent under separate cover a copy of a film taken by the U. S. Air Force cameraman from a chase plane adjacent to the Northwest Boeing 727 during the simulated flight made on January 6, 1972 to determine the reactions of the airplane to the dropping of approximately 235 pounds from the rear steps in the same manner which is believed to have been used by the hijacker.
A review of the film shows the normal flight, together with a depression of the stairway as the load descends on the steps.
The Bureau is requested, if it desires, to review the film and then return it to the Seattle Office, it being the original copy.
The Bureau is requested, if it desires, to review the film and then return it to the Seattle Office, it being the original copy. A copy has been made of the film for the U. S. Air Force per their request, and Northwest Airlines for its review.
There are also enclosed in the same package sequential black and white still photos showing the depression of the rear stairway by the addition of the sled and the reaction of the stairway to the actual departure of the aled, it being noted that the stairway immediately returned to a mear closed position when the weight was taken from it.
3 - Bureau
(1 - Package) 2 - Seattle
JEM/CjW (5) gw)
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DB Cooper-5724 164.81-1841OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 ĐỘITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-115 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/11/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
/
On 12/28/71
advised
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that captioned individual had come to his attention and could possibly be considered a suspect in this matter.
ĐỘITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-115 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/11/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
/
On 12/28/71
advised
b6
b7C b7D
that captioned individual had come to his attention and could possibly be considered a suspect in this matter. He stated that recently and in conversations with some of her family, mentioned that he was an experienced pilot and that he had parachute experience and also mentioned stated that was
He
furnished the following description of
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
DOB:
Height:
5'8"
Weight:
155 lbs.
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Build:
Medium
Complexion: Tan
He stated that
although he does not have an accent. stated he would furnish photographs of to be shown to witnesses at Seattle.
JSD : klb (3)
164-81-1842
SEARCHET INDEXED. SERIALIZED 2012 FILED JAN1 - 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5725SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/11/72
SA
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 12/28/71
that captioned individual had come to his attention and could possibly be considered a suspect in this matter.
Plan
DB Cooper-5725SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/11/72
SA
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT -
On 12/28/71
that captioned individual had come to his attention and could possibly be considered a suspect in this matter. He stated that recently and in conversations with some of her family, mentioned that he was an experienced pilot and that he had parachute experience and also mentioned stated that He
advised
was
furnished the following description of
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
DOB:
Height:
5'8"
Weight:
155 lbs.
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Build:
Medium
Complexion:
Tan
He stated that
although he does not have an accent. stated he would furnish photographs of to be shown to witnesses at Seattle.
JSD : klb (3)
164-81-1842
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL IZED 1022 FILED AM JAN10-19 FBI-SEATTLE
7 
DB Cooper-5726
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7DNR 004 PD PLAIN
6:30 PM URGENT 1-11-72 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
Sul-0.
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
1P
NORJAX .
SUMMARY TELETYPE.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
END
164.81-1843 SEARCHED_ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 2215 FILED 1 JAN 14 1972 F81 - SEATTLE 1 4
DB Cooper-5727
31/11/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC,
SERIALIZED 2215 FILED 1 JAN 14 1972 F81 - SEATTLE 1 4
DB Cooper-5727
31/11/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
b6 b7C
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
7
RE :
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Re Bureau airtel to Seattle, dated 1/5/72.
A photograph of
has been shown to witnesses at Minneapolis and at Seattle, and all have stated that is not identical with the unknown subject in this matter.
2 - Bureau 1 - Newark (Info) (164-196) 2 - Seattle JSD:bfr (5)
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DB Cooper-5728 164-81-1844OPTIONAL FOAM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITION SSA FPMR (a CFR) 10T-IL6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: File (164-81)
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM
:
SA
?
b6 b7C
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
SUSPECT
On 1/11/72.
General
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Tele phone Company residence phone advised that a day or two after the HiJacking he installed new phone service for suspect. He stated suspect had just moved into this apartment, had all new furniture, paid 6 months, rent in advance and mentioned several times that money was no object with him. stated he saw the xxx artist conception of subject in the newspaper and thouhgt subject resembled subje ct.
stated he saw the xxx artist conception of subject in the newspaper and thouhgt subject resembled subje ct. further advised that he was back at suspect's apartment the day after the picture appeared in the paper and
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Suspect stated
GAF/
(1)
164-81-1845
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1
1010-100
3
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5729NR 001 DN PLAIN 115 PM URGENT 1-11-72 MAV TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) HOUSTON (164-118) FROM DENVER (164-98) 3P
b6 b7C
Elim
NORJAK
RE HOUSTON TELETYPE TO BUREAU JAN. ELEVEN, INSTANT, AND BUTELCALL TO DENVER THIS DATE. RE SUSPECT 
TEXAS INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES (TIA) b6 b7C FLIGHT NINE EIGHT ZERO. WHO NORMALLY ALWAYS USES NICKNAME b6 b7C
INTERVIEWED STAPLETON INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, (SIA), THIS DATE. ADVISED HE BOARDED TIA FLIGHT NINE EIGHT ZERO, HOUSTON, EIGHT A.M., THIS DATE, ONE WAY TICKET, CASH PURCHASE, USING NORMAL INITIAL HE IS
END, PAGE ONE
DAILY TT.
ADVISED HE BOARDED TIA FLIGHT NINE EIGHT ZERO, HOUSTON, EIGHT A.M., THIS DATE, ONE WAY TICKET, CASH PURCHASE, USING NORMAL INITIAL HE IS
END, PAGE ONE
DAILY TT. 5 PERMANENT RESIDENCE IS
164-81-1846
SEARCHED ..._____ INDEXFC SERVITEDO VIZ FILED 1} JAN 1 1972 FUI . SEATTLE
2
DB Cooper-5730PAGE TWO
DN 164-98
HOUSTON.
SCHEDULED
DENVER,
ADVISED THAT DURING WEEK NOV. TWENTYTWO TO TWENTYSIX, LAST, HE WAS IN CHICAGO, ILL.,
ILLINOIS.
DESCRIBED AS WMA, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, HAZEL EYES, DOES NOT WEAR GLASSES, AUBURN HAIR, CLEAN-CUT, LIGHT COMPLEXION, SPEAKS WITH NOTICEABLE SOUTHERN ACCENT, BORN HAS NUMEROUS ITEMS OF IDENTIFICATION IN POSSESSION VERIFYING BACKGROUND AND BIRTH DATE.
IN VIEW OF OBVIOUS AND NUMEROUS DIFFERENCES IN DESCRIPTION SUFFICIENT TO ELIMINATE AS BEING IDENTICAL TO COMPOSITE END PAGE TWO
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DN 164-98
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DRAWING, DENVER CONDUCTING NO ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION. IT IS NOTED TIA APPARENTLY BASED THEIR ORIGINAL INFORMATION SOLELY ON NAME IN VIEW OF DESCRIPTION SET OUT HEREIN.
IT IS NOTED TIA APPARENTLY BASED THEIR ORIGINAL INFORMATION SOLELY ON NAME IN VIEW OF DESCRIPTION SET OUT HEREIN. HOUSTON ADVISE FAA AND TIA, HOUSTON, THAT LOCATED AND ELIMINATED. `END JJT
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-5732 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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FBI
Date: 1/11/72
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
Via
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, GHICAGO (164-297)
sac, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
RE CHICAGO NITEL JANUARY ELEVEN INSTANT AND HONOLULU
NITEL JANUARY TEN. LAST
RE
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE RECEIVING OFFICES,
HAS BEEN LOCATED AND INTERVIEWED AT HONOLULU AND HIS PRESENCE
IN HONOLULU AT THE TIME OF INSTANT HIJACKING HAS BEEN VERIFIED.
DISCONTINUE RE
JSD/djs (1)
die
164-81-1847
CG12
Approved:
৳ Sent 50 113 M Per DB Cooper-5733
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971- 413-15
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b6 b7CNR008 SE PLAIN 1142 PM NITEL 1/11/72 FEE TO CHICAGO (164-297) SAN DIEGO (164-91) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971- 413-15
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b6 b7CNR008 SE PLAIN 1142 PM NITEL 1/11/72 FEE TO CHICAGO (164-297) SAN DIEGO (164-91) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE CHICAGO NITEL JANUARY ELEVEN INSTANT AND HONOLULU NITEL JANUARY TEN, LAST. b6 b7C
RE
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE RECEIVING OFFICES, HAS BEEN LOCATED AND INTERVIEWED AT HONOLULU AND HIS PRESENCE IN HONOLULU AT THE TIME OF INSTANT HIJACKING HAS BEEN VERIFIED. DISCONTINUE RE END
DB Cooper-5734 164-81-1841FD-ISO (Rev. $-23-66)
RECORD OF INFORMATION FURNISHED OTHER AGENCIES
Orally
date
Information concerning: NORJAK
By Telephone
date
Written Communication
date
Information furnished from File, Serial, and Page Number:
All Agent Memoranda
Information furnished was obtained: during course of Bureau investigation from informants from complainants or other sources
Information furnished to:
See page 2
Number of items disseminated:
9
Remarks:
SA
Special Agent 8
Ci-164-81 1-66-2649 ECS/rmh (2) Ind-
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DB Cooper-5735SE 164-81
Information furnished to: ART MORKEN Sheriff, Kitsap County 12/6/71
12/6/71
12/6/71
12/6/71
12/7/71
ERNEST PHEGLEY Chief of Police
9
Remarks:
SA
Special Agent 8
Ci-164-81 1-66-2649 ECS/rmh (2) Ind-
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DB Cooper-5735SE 164-81
Information furnished to: ART MORKEN Sheriff, Kitsap County 12/6/71
12/6/71
12/6/71
12/6/71
12/7/71
ERNEST PHEGLEY Chief of Police Port Townsend, Washington 12/7/71
12/7/71
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12/8/71
2
DB Cooper-5736.
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012
FBI
Date:
1/11/72
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{Priority)

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

NORJAK
RE
PORTLAND IS REQUESTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER WAS AT WORK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR SEVENTY ONE.
JSD/r1g (1)
164-81- 1848
Approved:
A
Sent M Per DB Cooper-5737
Special Agent In Charge
V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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b6 b7CFD-36 (YOY, 5-22-54)
011
FBI
Date:
1-11-71
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) NORJAK. RE SUSPECT 
GROUP OF
IN DISCUSSION OF CAPTIONED MATTER BELIEVE THAT
POSSIBLY A FORMER GREEN BERET, WOULD BE A GOOD SUSPECT.
RE SUSPECT 
GROUP OF
IN DISCUSSION OF CAPTIONED MATTER BELIEVE THAT
POSSIBLY A FORMER GREEN BERET, WOULD BE A GOOD SUSPECT.
NEVADA, AND ALLEGED EMPLOYED AS TO HAVE BEEN WASHINGTON, JUST PRIOR TO NORJAK.
ON JANUARY ELEVEN, SEVENTYTWO,
WASHINGTON
OF SEATTLE
SKY SPORTS, ADVISED THAT THE
EARL COSSEY, THREE FOUR NINE NORTH ONE HUNDRED FIRST, SEATTLE,' WASHINGTON, ADVISED HE SAW IN SEPTEMBER OF SEVENTYONE. HE CLAIMS IS NOW IN THE PORTLAND AREA AND MAY
POSSIBLY BE REACHED THROUGH
PORTLAND, OREGON, TELEPHONE
JTS/ksw bau
164-81- 1849
(I)
Approved:
Sent life M Per La
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5738
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b6 b7CFD-36 (POY, 5-22-64)
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Date:
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PAGE TWO SE 164-81
OR
TELEPHONE
COSSEY DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES TALL, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, THIRTYFIVE TO THIRTYEIGHT YEARS OLD.
LEADS. PORTLAND. WILL LOCATE SUSPECT THROUGH OR AND INTERVIEW HIM CONCERNING HIS ACTIVITIES ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
WILL LOCATE SUSPECT THROUGH OR AND INTERVIEW HIM CONCERNING HIS ACTIVITIES ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. (P)
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Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-5739NR 002 BI PLAIN 3:40 VFDE PM URGENT 1-11-72 LKS
TO PORTLAND ' (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM BUITE (164-26) (P) 2P
NORJAK
SUSPECT :
REPDTEL, JANUARY ONE ZERO, LAST.
SUSPECT
EMPLOYED
MONTANA, LAST THREE SUMMERS
LAST WORKED OUT OF
MONTANA, JUNE ONE FIVE TO SEPTEMBER ONE FIVE, LAST, THEN WORKED AT IDAHO, UNTIL OCTOBER ONE FIVE, LAST.
RECORDS,
SHOW RESIDENCE
OREGON. NO
OTHER ADDRESSES REFLECTED IN RECORDS.
BOTH OF WHOM ARE ACQUAINTED
WITH ADVISED HE HAS NOT BEEN BACK TO SINCE END PAGE ONE
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OCTOBER ONE FIVE, LAST. ACCORDING TO IN ADDITION TO FLYING, WORKS AS OF PORTLAND,
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BELIEVED TO BE LICENSED
NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT
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DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST. ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN RECENT PHOTOGRAPH. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-5741 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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FBI Date: 1/11/72
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) and
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
RE BUREAU NITEL JANUARY ELEVEN, SEVENTYTWO
RE :
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU
HAVE BOTH PREVIOUSLY BEEN SUGGESTED AS SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER. LOS ANGELES HAS VERIFIED THE PRESENCE OF AT HIS EMPLOYMENT
CALIFORNIA ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE
AND OKLAHOMA CITY HAS VERIFIED THE PRESENCE OF AT HIS RESIDENCE IN OKLAHOMA ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
JSD/rse Ru
164-81-1851
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OCIOP 52 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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NORJAK.
RE BUREAU NITEL JANUARY ELEVEN, SEVENTY-TWO.
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FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU HAVE BOTH PREVIOUSLY BEEN SUGGESTED AS SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER. LOS ANGELES HAS VERIFIED THE PRESENCE OF AT HIS EMPLOYMENT CALIFORNIA, ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, AND OKLAHOMA CITY HAS VERIFIED THE PRESENCE OF AT HIS RESIDENCE IN
OKLAHOMA, ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE. END
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NR 001 PD PLAIN
3:28 PM URGENT 1-12-72 LJQ
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)	Sub O
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NR 001 PD PLAIN
3:28 PM URGENT 1-12-72 LJQ
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)	Sub O
FROM: PORTLAND (164-4!) 1P

NOR JAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE. NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS HAVE TAKEN PLACE AT PORTLAND TO DATE. - P-
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SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALINGO 113 VILED. JAN 1@ 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 2
DB Cooper-5744OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (H CFR) 101+11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:1/11/72
FROM :	SA CHARLES E. FARRELL	Sul-E. -F.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Y

Re: SEARCH
U.S. AIR FORCE SR-71 AIRCRAFT
The Sacramento Division in a teletype dated 12/3/71 (Ser. 550) advised that Beale AFB, California, had offered, free of charge to the Bureau, use of an SR-71 aircraft to photograph terrain over which the
550) advised that Beale AFB, California, had offered, free of charge to the Bureau, use of an SR-71 aircraft to photograph terrain over which the hijacked airplane had flown on its trip to Reno.
This aircraft was described as an extremely sophisticated aerial reconnaissance plane which would photograph a strip 20 miles wide with photographic resolution of detecting objects on the ground 2 feet square. The film strip would then be reviewed by trained and qualified U.S. Air Force personnel.
Due to weather conditions along the route, being inclement at times, the flight never was made.
On 1/10/72 the writer contacted SAC JOHN WILLIAMS, Sacramento, and explained the results of the experiment on 1/6/72. Mr. WILLIAMS was requested to have the Air Force contacted to see if the flight could be made only over the State of Washington and perhaps from the Columbia River to a point some 30 miles north. He was also asked if the Air Force could advise what we could expect of such an over flight in the way of information which would be helpful in the search of this terrain.
He was also asked if the Air Force could advise what we could expect of such an over flight in the way of information which would be helpful in the search of this terrain.
In response to the above call, SA who has been handling the hijacking case at Sacramento, advised he had contacted Beale AFB and made the request for the over flight and that he would attempt to determine if it could be made, noting that weather conditions still are effective.
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Copies of the revised map of the area to be searched were forwarded the night of 1/10/72 to Sacramentoun. INDEXED. SERIALIZED MAZ FILED DR CEF : k1b JANY 1 1072 FBI-SEATTLE 7
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DB Cooper-5745The attached plot indicates the envelope of possible landing points of the high jacker (HJ). It is based on the following:
- Aircraft position from USAF radar data from McChord AFB furnished by
- Probable jump time (0411 GMT) from an analysis of the recorded communication from the flight relative to the cabin pressure fluctuation. Flight tests conducted on January 6 confirmed that the pressure fluctuation almost certainly occurred
Flight tests conducted on January 6 confirmed that the pressure fluctuation almost certainly occurred at the time the HJ left the airplane.
- Wind information from 10,000' MSL to the ground as determined by
- Human body traiectories from data furnished by The Boeing Company (free-fall) and who is an expert para- chutist.
- Time correlation from the above USAF radar information and from the NWA communications network tape recording.
- Airplane airspeed and altitude from the airplane's flight recorder.
The plot is explained as follows:
1. The heavy dashed line C-D-E-S defines the airplane's probable ground track.
2. Line G-I-J-K defines the westernmost, and Line L-M-N-O the easternmost probable airplane ground tracks based on the stated position tolerance of 1.5 nautical mile of the USAF radar plot.
3. Lines A-B, H-P, and O-R are the average wind vectors between 10,000' MSL and the ground, and are the lines parallel to which the HJ would drift after the parachute had opened.
4. Line H-S-T defines the northernmost (earliest) points over which the HJ probably left the airplane.
Line H-S-T defines the northernmost (earliest) points over which the HJ probably left the airplane. Line K-F-O defines the southernmost (latest) points over which the HJ probably left the airplane. The north-south span of possible jump positions is a product of the radar position tolerance of +.5 mile, and the possible communication time determination tolerance of ±1 minute.
5. The area within the boundary defined by Points H-P-Q-R-O-K-3-1-H marks the extreme limits of probable landing points based on the above tolerances. That is, assuming the highest probable degree of inaccuracy in aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, etc., all probable HJ landing points would lie within the area defined by this line.
6. If it is assumed aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, and other inputs used are all accurate (without allowance for the above stated tolerances):
a. The HJ's landing point would be at Point A if his 'chute did not open, or if he opened it so soon that the high speed caused 'chute damage that resulted in the equivalent of a free-fall to the ground.
The HJ's landing point would be at Point A if his 'chute did not open, or if he opened it so soon that the high speed caused 'chute damage that resulted in the equivalent of a free-fall to the ground. (The horizontal body trajectory due to
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DB Cooper-5746 it being at the same speed as the airplane at the moment of exit, has been ignored since it would be a maximum of 2600' along the airplane's track if the HJ free- fell all the way to the ground in the "least drag" (tucked) position.)
b. If the 'chute was opened without damage immediately after the HJ left the airplane, he would drift with the wind along Line A-B and would land at Point B. The more expert he was, the longer he would probably free-fall (to limit his drift with the wind). The lowest probable altitude to which he would free-fall is 2500' MSL. If he free- fell to 2500' MSL, his landing would be at Point U.
Based on the above, the most favorable search areas, listed in their order of priority, would be as follows:
- At Point A.
- Along Line A-B, favoring the segment between U and B.
- South of Line A-B.
Based on the above, the most favorable search areas, listed in their order of priority, would be as follows:
- At Point A.
- Along Line A-B, favoring the segment between U and B.
- South of Line A-B.
- North of Line A-B.
In addition to the above, the following are pertinent:
- The landing point is more likely to be south of Line A-B, and it is more likely to be in the northwest portion of area A-B-R-O-K-J-A than in the southeast portion thereof.
- It is substantially less likely that the landing point is north of Line A-B. If it is, the most probable point is south of the Lewis River, and in the south west portion of the area defined by Points A-B-I-J-A.
- It seems highly unlikely-though possible-that the landing point is north of the Lewis River, but if it is, it is more likely to be in the southwest portion of the area defined by Points Q-M-V-I-H-P-Q.
If there are any questions relative to the above, they should be referred to the under- signed.
Northwest Airlines
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DB Cooper-5748OPTIONAL FORM NO. 30 MAY 1942 ETITION GSA GEN .- REG. NO. 27
0010-106-04
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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DATE: 1/11/72 164-81-1854.
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Based upon mans received this date at Longview RA pin pointing a search area where the hi jacker could have landed and anticipating a walking search to be conducted in the near future in extremely wooded and somewhat hazardous terrain the following suggestions are being made.
Once the search date is fixed thismatter be made a Special with the four California offices, Portland and Seattle to furnish four or five agents to participate in the search on a volunteer basis. The voluntary aspect is being emphasized in view of the terrain to be searched and the uncomfortable conditions which will undoubtedly be experienced by the searching personnel.
It is recommended that volunteers be sought from individuals who have some, and preferably extensive, experience in the use of
It is recommended that volunteers be sought from individuals who have some, and preferably extensive, experience in the use of a compass and hiking and camping experience and who are physically qualified to spend a period of time in a densely wooded area on what is essentially a problem similar to a military field exercise.
It is further recommended that the agent personnel assigned be cognizant of the fact that once the operation starts they will be required to remain overnight in their assigned searching areas rather than retracing areas covered to go to and from a base camp.
A list of recommended items to be secured for logistic support of this special is being prepared by the writer the majority of which can be secured from the Army or the Navy at little or no cost to the Bureau.
Aerial photographs of the search area as set forth by the map of plus terrain maps are presently being secured in order that the search area may be properly divided for maximum coverage by searching agents.
It is also recommadded that this search be a completely Bureau operation involving no outside agencies so as to limit the
It is also recommadded that this search be a completely Bureau operation involving no outside agencies so as to limit the amount of publicity which is generated.
It is felt that the prime and secondary search areas, while in rough terrain, can be adequately searched by a small, select group of dedicated personnel who are doing it voluntarily and the search will either find the hijacker or lead to the conclusion that the area pinpointed by all available technical data has been completely combed for traces of the subject.
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DB Cooper-5749
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b6 Dyer, b7C It is felt to insure that be able to complete all his work prior to transfer on 3/29/72 that he be deleted from list. Also has stated that he does not wish to volunteer and will go on search only if assigned. He asked that this be brought to your attention.
You also stated 4 agents from Portland 2 agent from Butte 2 agents from Sacramento 2 agents from San Francisco When word is passed to start search and agents in other offices are advised it is requested that they
You also stated 4 agents from Portland 2 agent from Butte 2 agents from Sacramento 2 agents from San Francisco When word is passed to start search and agents in other offices are advised it is requested that they furnish the Seattle office with their time of arrival and flight at Portland airport so that steps may be taken to pick them up and transport them to Kelso.
Further it is requested that the agents arrive one day before search in order than they may be adequately briefed on the search and be able to acquaint themselves with the maos and terrain.
It is suggested that the agents assigned for the search be advised of requirement of gloves and water proof shoes and sufficient changes of clothing to insure their comfort.
DB Cooper-57505010-106-04
IONAL FORM NO. 10 LAY 1007 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 17 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164.81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:1/11/72 Sub E. 1 5 b6 b7C
On 1/11/72 SA Olumnia RA, was furnished with a copy of the map supplied by and contact was made with the Department of Natural resources, Olympia.
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On 1/11/72 SA Olumnia RA, was furnished with a copy of the map supplied by and contact was made with the Department of Natural resources, Olympia. It was determined that the entire area outlined by was the subject of an aerial survey in 1968. Approximately 30 photographs give complete coverage of the area in question and are sold at $1.25 ber photo. Further SA is securing, in addition to the photos, detailed maps made from the photos which can be used in conjunction with the photos for complete familiarization with the search area as it existed in 1968. It was pointed out by the Bureau of Natural Resources that there should be no major radical changes in the area since the last fly over. SA was advised to purchase the photographs and it is felt the expenditure of the money for the photos and maps will not exceed $50 and in view of the magnitude and importance of the search is a legitimate expenditure of Bureau funds.
The above mentioned maps are being sent to the Longview RA this date.
In the event it is deemed advisable to make a fly over the prime search area set out by for a general view of
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In the event it is deemed advisable to make a fly over the prime search area set out by for a general view of
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and extremely familiar with the area of the search, is available on an hourly or daily rental basis. It is felt that such a fly over would be advantageous for general layout information on the area and the cost of such service would not exceed $50 per hour which sum could probably be negotiated to a lower amount on a daily basis.
Facilities are available at the Longview Post Office for mounting the photographs and maps in proper sequence to enable personnel to be properly briefed on general terrain features and prime search area and the civil service examining room can be made available for such briefing.
It is to be noted that in the event interpretation of the above mentioned photographs in stereo is necessary personnel at the Battleground District office of the Department of Natural Resources are available with sufficient photo copies to perform this task.
of the above mentioned photographs in stereo is necessary personnel at the Battleground District office of the Department of Natural Resources are available with sufficient photo copies to perform this task.
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(2) TJM/Suggested items for search
Compass for each man involved in the search - can probably be seucreo on loan basis at Ft. Lewis.
Rain gear consisting of hooded jacket and rain pants for each man - can probably be secured from Ft. Lewis on loan for each man on search. If not available there can be secured from US Navy at Bremerton.
Rations - K and C rations with heat elements p can be secured at cost or possibly free of charge from ft. Lewis.
Field packs - it is felt each man involved in search should have at least one half of the regular field pack to carry rations, and other essential items. Can probably be borrowed from Ft. Dewis.
Each man on search should have a handi talki radio in order to insure proper communications and to assist in event individual becomes lost in wooded area.
Squad whistle for each man in search party in order to facilitate in locating others in party and in event searchers become lost or isolated.
Squad whistle for each man in search party in order to facilitate in locating others in party and in event searchers become lost or isolated. Can be secured from Ft. "ewis, or purchased commercially.
Base radio capable of reaching all handi takki units to be set up in trailer base camp.
Each searcher to carry two cans of pressurized paint to slightly mark their paths on trees to insure full coverage of designated search area. Can be purchased commercially or through a paint surplus house in Seattle.
Each searcher to carry supply of evidence tape in event package of money found - procedure will be to leave in original position until another agent can arrive at scene to witness finding and bundling as evidence. Area in which evidence found is to be properly marked for later survey to pin point location of find.
One So foot length of rope for each two agents involved in the search. Can probably be secured from Ft. Lewis.
5 grappling hooks to be used with rope (or possibly with rope) attached) to be used for scaling cliff areas.
1 flare gun and box of red, green and white flares - probably can be .
5 grappling hooks to be used with rope (or possibly with rope) attached) to be used for scaling cliff areas.
1 flare gun and box of red, green and white flares - probably can be . secured at Ft. Lewis.
5 Mile ray lamps with replacement batteries
Each agent to have a flashlight with supply of extra batteries.
Each searching agent to have minor medical supplies such as band aids etc.
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JAN1 2 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5752
SAC antTRAILER RENTAL
17& foot trailer - $50 per week - has heat, refrig- eration and a chemical toilet.
He will charge $10 for installation of the axle mounted hitch and no charge for the hitch itself.
Trailersare available on overnight notice and takes one hour to install the hitch.
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DB Cooper-5753MOBILE TELEPHONE
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Information from Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company, Longview, Washington.
In event a trailer is used as a base of operations for the search operation a completely mobile telephone installation could be made in the trailer on one week of notice to the phone company (time element could be lowered to possibly three or four days) with the trailer to be left at the mobile shop, 906 New York
of operations for the search operation a completely mobile telephone installation could be made in the trailer on one week of notice to the phone company (time element could be lowered to possibly three or four days) with the trailer to be left at the mobile shop, 906 New York Avenue, Longview for the better part of one day for the installation.
Mechanically we would need a 12 volt car battery in good or new operating condition as a source of power.
The mobile unit would have one or more channels depending upon the area we worked in in order to insure that we could get to a mobile operator to place our call to any number.
Cost - one channel $32 per month and for each additional channel $3 per month. Possibility of having to use 3 or 4 channels exists in order to insure ability to reach a mobile operator at some location such as Longview, Portland or Hood River, Pregon.
advised using the car battery - 12 volt - in good condition would give us indefinite service since the drain on the battery is not great if the phone is not actually in use.
Cost of installation of the unit is $50
Installation of such a unit would not involve us in line hookups and we could be completely mobile.
Cost of installation of the unit is $50
Installation of such a unit would not involve us in line hookups and we could be completely mobile.
Procedure on calls from any location to the mobile unit would be - dial long distance - ask for mobile operator - give her number of the mobile unit (each channel used would have a different mobile number) - she would then select the channel she could reach and the call would be made.
Security - same security as on normal telephone line.
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DB Cooper-5754
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advised will make his 20 foot boat available at any time for water search in Merwin, Yale or Swift Lakes.
He has an enclosed boat, sleeps 4 and has a head - 100 HP inboard plus a 6 horse kicker.
Above for general. information in event we find we need a boat immediately.
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JAN 1 2 1972 FEI -- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5755PRIOR TO SEARCH
Secure name and location of coroners of Cowlitz and Clark county - in event body of hijacker found coroner to be notified in order to take legal responsibility for pronouncing dead and fixing cause of death as well as area in which
of Cowlitz and Clark county - in event body of hijacker found coroner to be notified in order to take legal responsibility for pronouncing dead and fixing cause of death as well as area in which body located.
SEARCHED INDEXED FILMY JAN1 & 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5756Suggested items for search
Compass for each man involved in the search - can probably be seucred on loan basis at Ft. Lewis.
Rain gear consisting of hooded jacket and rain pants for each men - can probably be secured from Ft. Lewis on loan for each man on search. If not available there can be secuted from US Navy at Bremerton.
Rations - K and C rations with heat elements p can be secured at cost or possibly free of charge from ft. Lewis.
Field packs - it is felt each man involved in search should have at least one half of the regular field pack to carry rations, and other essential items. Can probably be borrowed from Ft. Lewis.
Each man on search should have a handi talki radio in order to Insure proper communications and to assist in event individual becomes Lost in wooded area.
Squad whistle for each man in search party in order to facilitate in locating others in party and in event searchers become lost or
Squad whistle for each man in search party in order to facilitate in locating others in party and in event searchers become lost or isolated. Can be secured from Ft. "ewis, or purchased commercially.
Base radio capable of reaching all handi talki units to be set up in trailer base camp.
Each searcher to carry two cans of pressurized paint to slightly mark their paths on trees to insure full coverage of designated search area. Can be purchased commercially or through a paint surplus house in Seattle.
Each searcher to carry supply of evidence tape in event package of money found - procedure will be to leave in original position until another agent can arrive at scene to witness finding and bundling as evidence. Area in which evidence found is to be properly marked for later survey to pin point location of find.
, One 50 foot length of rope for each two agents involved in the search. Can probably be secured from Ft. Lewis.
5 grappling hooks to be used with rope (or possibly with rope) attached) to be used for scaling cliff areas.
5 grappling hooks to be used with rope (or possibly with rope) attached) to be used for scaling cliff areas.
1 flare gun and box of red, green and white flares - probably can be secured at Ft. Lewis.
5 Mile ray Lamps with replacement batteries
Each agent to have a flashlight with supply of extra batteries.
164-81-1856 Each searching agent to have minor medical supplies such as band aids o.c.
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DB Cooper-5757TRAILER RENTAL
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17 foot trailer - $50 per week - has heat, refrig- eration and a chemical toilet.
He will charge $10 for installation of the axle mounted hitch and no charge for the hitch itself.
Trailersare available on overnight notice and takes one hour to install the hitch.
DB Cooper-5758MOBILE TELEPHONE
Information from Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company, Longview, Washington.
In event a trailer is used as a base of operations for the search operation a completely mobile telephone installation could be made in the trailer on one week of notice to the phone company (time element could be lowered to possibly three or four days) with the trailer to be left at the
of operations for the search operation a completely mobile telephone installation could be made in the trailer on one week of notice to the phone company (time element could be lowered to possibly three or four days) with the trailer to be left at the mobile shop, 906 New York Avenue, Longview for the better part of one day for the installation.
Mechanically we would need a 12 volt car battery in good or new operating condition as a source of power.
The mobile unit would have one or more channels depending upon the area we worked in in order to insure that we could get to a mobile operator to place our call to any number.
Cost - one channel $32 per month and for each additional channel $3 per month. Possibility of having to use 3 or 4 channels exists in order to insure ability to reach a mobile operator at some location such as Longview, Portland or Hood River, 'regon.
advised using the car battery - 12 volt - in good condition would give us indefinite service since the drain on the battery is not great if the phone is not actually in use.
Cost of installation of the unit is $50
Installation of such a unit would not involve us in line hookups and we could be completely mobile.
Cost of installation of the unit is $50
Installation of such a unit would not involve us in line hookups and we could be completely mobile.
Procedure on calls from any location to the mobile unit would be - dial long distance - ask for mobile operator - give her number of the mobile unit (cach channel used would have a different mobile number) - she would then select the channel she could reach and the call would be made.
Security - same security as on normal telephone line.
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DB Cooper-5759BOAT AVAILABLE
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advised will make his 20 foot boat available at any time for water search in Merwin, Yale or Swift Lakes.
He has an enclosed boat, sleeps 4 and has a head - 100 HP inboard plus a 6 horse kicker.
Above for general. information in event we find we need a boat immediately.
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DB Cooper-5760PRIOR TO SEARCH
Secure name and location of coroners of Cowlitz and Clark county - in event body of hijacker found coroner to be notified in order to take legal responsibility for pronouncing dead and fixing cause of death as well as area in which body located.
and Clark county - in event body of hijacker found coroner to be notified in order to take legal responsibility for pronouncing dead and fixing cause of death as well as area in which body located.
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164-81-1858 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /3 FILES /2 JANO: 47? FBI-+SEATTLE 2
DB Cooper 5763FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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FBI Date: 1/11/72
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Vid TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
Sub. E.
DAILY TELETYPE
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
Sul 0
5.
SEATTLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING THE BEST AVAILABLE DETAILED MAP COVERING THE NEW SEARCH AREA AND IS MAKING KLUMOTIVE PLANS FOR A SEARCH OF THE NEW AREA. INFORMATION IS BEING GATHERED AS TO THE COSTS OF A SEARCH TO BE MADE BY HELICOPTER OF THE ENTIRE AREA PRIOR TO LAUNCHING A GROUND SEARCH. . LIST OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR SEARCH WHICH PROBABLY WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS, IS BEING prepared BUREAU AUTHORITY WILL BE REQUESTED AS BUCH TIME atouchtime FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS COST FIGURES ARE AVAILABLE.
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164-81-1859
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DB Cooper-57641/10/71
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DB Cooper-57641/10/71
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, PITTSBURGH
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169) (P)
NOR JAK
(00:SE)
RE SUSPECT
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On 1/10/72, Washington, D. C. (WDC), advised that relatives of his West Virginia, have indicated to him that one possibly perpetrated captioned matter. is a white male, 35 to 40 years old, who resides in or near West Virginia. He is reportedly a former Arny paratrooper and has not been seen since captioned hijacking.
was unable to provide any additional information.
LEAD
PITTSBURGH
AT WEST VIRGINIA. Will conduct investigation
to identify and will determine if he could be considered a logical suspect in captioned matter. Advise Seattle and WFO of results of investigation.
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UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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Seattle (164-81) WFO CWH: ord (5)
164-81-1858
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DB Cooper-5765Sub.+ X-austine
NRØ07 MM PLAIN 517PM NITEL 1-12-72 CLS TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-522 IP NORJAK.
(5)
164-81-1858
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZER 2/11 FILED 13 JAN 1/2 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1000
DB Cooper-5765Sub.+ X-austine
NRØ07 MM PLAIN 517PM NITEL 1-12-72 CLS TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-522 IP NORJAK.
RE MIAMI NITEL TO SEATTLE DATED JAN. FIVE, SEVENTYTWO. ON JAN. ELEVEN, SEVENTYTWO,
NATIONAL AIRLINES (NAL), MIAMI, ADVISED
SA COMPLETE REVIEW NAK RECORDS O> FLIGHT PERSONNEL AND APPLICANTS IS NEGATIVE AS TO SUSPECTS. NONE
FIT DESCRIPTION UNSUB. END
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
1860 @ 164-81-1857
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DB Cooper-5766
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9OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION CSA FAMA ((1 CFR) 101-516 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	EACH SENIOR RESIDENT	AGENT DATE:	1/11/72
FROM :	SAC J.E. MILNES	SUB	BB
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	"	X

Re Bureau teletype 12/28/71.
Referenced teletype instructed that receiving offices should canvas all police agencies in their divisions to identify missing persons who would resemble known des- criptive
Referenced teletype instructed that receiving offices should canvas all police agencies in their divisions to identify missing persons who would resemble known des- criptive information available on hijacker. The artist's conception produced in connection with this matter is to be used in these contacts.
An APB has been sent to the State of Washington requesting that receiving departments review their missing person reports for persons meeting the description; however no replies have been received.
Each Senior Resident Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
1 - Each Senior Resident Agent 3 - 164-81 JSD : k1b (13)
Reb
164-81-1860
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 2003 FILED 3 JANI 2 1972 FBI-SEATTLE 7
5059-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5767OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FOMA ( (FR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
EACH SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM :
SAC J.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FOMA ( (FR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
EACH SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM :
SAC J.E. MILNES
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Bureau teletype 12/28/71.
Referenced teletype instructed that receiving offices should canvas all police agencies in their divisions to identify missing persons who would resemble known des- criptive information available on hijacker. The artist's conception produced in connection with this matter is to be used in these contacts.
An APB has been sent to the State of Washington requesting that receiving departments review their missing person reports for persons meeting the description; however no replies have been received.
Each Senior Resident Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
164-81 JSD : k1b (13) 1 - Each Senior Resident Agent
164-81-1860
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164-81-1860
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DB Cooper-5768
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 FOITION GSA FPMR (n CFA) ***- 11# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
EACH SENIOR RESIDENT AGENT
DATE:
1/11/72
FROM :
LA
SAC J.E. MILNES
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Bureau teletype 12/28/71.
Referenced teletype instructed that receiving offices should canvas all police agencies in their divisions to identify missing persons who would resemble known des- criptive information available on hijacker. The artist's conception produced in connection with this matter is to be used in these contacts.
1 An APB has been sent to the State of Washington requesting that receiving departments review their missing person reports for persons meeting the description; however no replies have been received.
Each Senior Resident Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
Agent is requested to contact the police agencies within his territory for any information concerning missing persons who would fit the description or who could be considered suspect in this matter.
1 - Each Senior Resident Agent
3 - 164-81
JSD : k1b (13)
164-81-1860
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DB Cooper-5769FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/10/72
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Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)

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

SUBJECT: NORJAK
Elin
SUSPECT
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 1/6/72.
Witnesses Airlines, Portland, Oregon, have viewed and eliminated him as a suspect.
Northwest picture
has been interviewed and viewed artist's sketch of hijacker. . He believes unknown subject. is not identical to
viewed artist's
sketch and in his opinion is not identical to hijacker.
No further investigation being conducted at Portland regarding 
2- Seattle (AM) (RM) 2- Portland
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1860B) 164-81-7859
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No further investigation being conducted at Portland regarding 
2- Seattle (AM) (RM) 2- Portland
NBB:csm (4)
1860B) 164-81-7859
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED JAN 12-1972
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NOR,JAK
RE: aka
Re memo of SA
On 1/10/72,
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Olympia, Washington, advised his records reflect in the name Washington,
born
White male, 6 4", 200#, blue eyes.
furnished two copies of the above driver's license, and it was noted that his name had been misspelled on the license as being and the driver's license #x number was
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instead of These copies are attached for Whatever action deemed necessary.
PTS (2)
3010-104
164-81-1861
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED/ ZZFILED JAN 1 2 1972 FBI - SEATTLE Manning /
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DB Cooper-5771
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DATE:
1/11/72
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DATE:
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DB Cooper-5773 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
1/11/72
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NORJAK
RRA
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Re memo of SA
1/3/72.
On 1/10/72.
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a Washington Driver's License
Washington advised his records reflect in the name Washington,
born
white male, 6/0, 200; bine eyes.
furnished two copies of the above driver's license,
b6 and it was noted that his name had been misspelled on the license bic as being and the driver's license x number was instead of These copies are attached for.
two copies of the above driver's license,
b6 and it was noted that his name had been misspelled on the license bic as being and the driver's license x number was instead of These copies are attached for.
whatever action deemed necessary.
PTS (2)
164-81-1861 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 22 FILED JAN4 2 1972 FBI . SEATTLE DE
DB Cooper-5774FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of fronscription 12/9/71
advised that during the evening hours of November 23, 1971, at approximately 6:00 to 8:00 p.M. She stated that he normally
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She added that he stayed a couple of hours She stated that as he normally does. She again stated that no on November 24. 1971. She stated
that and in a shop prior to leaving.
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Where they worked

Interviewed on 12/4/71 Washington Fiko # SE 164-81-1862 ot
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It is the property of the $81 and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5775FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/9/71
Washington, advised that on the night of November 24, 1971, at about 8:00 PM he was in his barn doing chores and pointed out that the barn and his house are located
He recalled that the weather at this time was foggy with some rain and recalls that the fog was blowing like low hanging clouds as he recalled being able to see lights at the at times and then other times the fog would obscure these lights.
He went on to relate that he heard a light plane which was not too noisy come over his house about 8:00 PM going in a
whis plane made
and then on the had its landing lights on and did land on the
It appeared that the pilot of the plane attempted to turn the plane around and
He stated that his visual observation of the plane indicated that it was one with a medium to light blue color fuselage and possibly white wings.
of the plane attempted to turn the plane around and
He stated that his visual observation of the plane indicated that it was one with a medium to light blue color fuselage and possibly white wings. Further, it had a single engine and the single wing on the plane was on top and it also had a tricycle landing gear.
The plane lights were turned off just as a single male was observed stepping out of the plane but after the lights were turned off he did not see where this person went or what he did further advised b6 b7C
that not too many planes land at night
but some do come in during daylight hours and then take off after dark. He advised that possibly he has seen this plane at some other time and
has seen the nilot on from the plane to
He also recalled that he went into his house and from 30 minutes to an hour later he heard the plane taking off and that which seemed to him b6 b7C
Interviewed 'on 12/4/71
Longview, Washington
File #
SE 164-81-1868
by SA THOMAS J. MANNING!bfr
Date dictated
12/4/71
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Date dictated
12/4/71
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DB Cooper-5776
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to be peculiar for it had landed the other way. He advised he did not see the plane take off and could not be sure of the exact amount of time it was on the ground. However, he pointed out that the following night. November 25. 1971. he thinks the same plane although he did not see it come down.
also stated that
have any information on this plane
prior to the time it made the
also pointed out that while he he can
cannot see the actual ground observe individuals who walk from his property.
then stated that while the weather was foggy and rainy about the time the plane landed, he thinks the weather cleared to a point about 9:00 PM where one was able to see the stars from time to time.
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DB Cooper-5777
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/9/71
Washington, advised that on November 24.
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DB Cooper-5777
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/9/71
Washington, advised that on November 24. 1971. between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. one small plane circled
She stated that the weather was foggy with some rain at the time this plane came into land and recalled further that it was on the ground about 30 minutes and took off again. She advised told her it was a singl'e engine plane and that he had observed one man getting out of the plane.
She pointed out that she had no reason to be suspicious of this aircraft coming in to land and staying on the ground, as small planes land frequently.
She stated that she feels sure the plane landed on November 24, 1971, as she was doing chores at the time and could relate the plane landing to the next day being Thanksgiving.
continued that she did not see the landing lights turned on at any particular time and recalls further that there were no planes flying in that vicinity all afternoon. She pointed out that the plane came and she observed the but she did not see the plane land, She also stated that at times other planes land there at night and
She pointed out that the plane came and she observed the but she did not see the plane land, She also stated that at times other planes land there at night and she thought nothing of this plane coming
Interviewed on
12/3/71
ol
Washington Fa. # SE : 164-81 b6 b7C
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Date dictated 12/3/71
by SA RICHARD C. WEBBER: bfy w
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DB Cooper-5778
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of fronscription
12/9/71
advised that no one landed
Washington.
on November 24, 197. She added that she did not see any airplanes circling in the general vicinity on November 24. 1971, She added that the only person. outside of
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Interviewed on 11/28/71 at
Washington
Fifo # SE 164-81
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Date dictated
12/4/71
by SA
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It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency; Bs and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5779FO-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
12/9/71
Washington,
stated that he and during the afternoon hours of November 24, 1971, and that he observed a small low wing airplane, white in color, with a brownish blue strip running from the front of the plane to the rear bearing the prefix letters and some number on the bottom of one wing, circling low over the general area of Washington. He stated that the plane continued to fly over the area all afternoon and into the evening and that he last saw it around 8:00 PM.
He stated that after dark the plane turned on a greenish colored light in front and a red light on the tail. He stated that he paid close attention to the plane as he was
He stated that he saw the same plane in the same general area about one month ago. He said it was a low wing model plane. He did not see the plane land.
he paid close attention to the plane as he was
He stated that he saw the same plane in the same general area about one month ago. He said it was a low wing model plane. He did not see the plane land.
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Interviewed on 11/28/71 at
Washington File # SE. 164-81
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Date dictated
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12/4/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looked to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5780៛0-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/9/71
Washington, during the afternoon
stated
hours of November 24, 1971. but that he does not recall seeing an airplane and that he not outside.
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Interviewed :on 11/28
Washington
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Date dicloted
12/4/71
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DB Cooper-5781FD-302 (REV. II:27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/9/71
Washington, advised she saw a
II:27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/9/71
Washington, advised she saw a small airplane circling extremely low November 24, 1971, between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM. She advised that the airplane had a large red light on the tail and that she could provide no further information or description. She also advised she did not see the plane land and that
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Interviewed on
11/28/71
01
Washington
filo #
SE 164-81-1868
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Date dictated
12/4/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5782FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
12/9/71
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advised that on November 24, 1971, shortly after 5:00 PM, he observed a small metallic colored airplane circling low over the general area of his home. He described the plane as powerful, noisy, tail dragger, two seater, and with a large red light on the tail.
He described the plane as powerful, noisy, tail dragger, two seater, and with a large red light on the tail. He added that the plane was low enough to the ground and close enough to him that he could see one person in the plane who he stated was a male. He stated that
told him the plane had been circling in this area for a Short period of time prior to 5:00 PM. He added that he left their house for a short period of time and returned shortly after 8:00 PM and that the small plane was again circling in the general area near his house. He stated that he could tell it was the same plane by the noise it made and the large red tail light.
He stated that the last time he saw the plane was a little after 8:00 PM when the pilot turned on the landing light and appeared to be making a landing. He did not see the plane land. stated that he knows the time was a little after 8:00 PM because he had hurried home to see a television show which started at 8:00 PM and that the show had already started. He stated he could not recall the name of the show because he had directed his attention to the airplane
He stated he could not recall the name of the show because he had directed his attention to the airplane which had been circling his house. He stated that he was aggravated by the plane circling low over his house and that is why he can recall the details so clearly.
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Interviewed on 11/28/71 ot
Washington Fito # SE 164-81
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by SA
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Dote dictated
12/4/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the F81 and is tooned to your agency; It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5783$D-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/9/71
Washington, stated that she heard a small plane circling over her residence prior to 5:00 PM on November 24, 1971, and that when arrived home shortly after 5:00 PM she told him that the plane had been circling low over the area for some time. She stated that then paid close attention to the plane until they left their residence for a short time returning shortly after 8:00 PM at which time the plane was again observed
She stated that then paid close attention to the plane until they left their residence for a short time returning shortly after 8:00 PM at which time the plane was again observed circling in the general
She area behind their home stated she did not see the plane land. She added that on November 24, 1971, from about 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, a white can with a white male occupant was ranked about
She stated that because she was alone in the house
she became nervous having
someone park so close
She stated that
she
observed the occupant of the car through her field glasses. She stated that the occupant was a white male
She stated that the same car returned on November 25, 1971, and parked in the same place from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Interviewed on
11/28/71
01
Washington
Fie # SE 164-81-1820 b6 b7C
by SA
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Date dictated
12/4/71
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F81 and is booked to your agency: .it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5784
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dete of transcription,
12/9/71
Washington, advised that sometime
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dete of transcription,
12/9/71
Washington, advised that sometime around the first of October, contacted on who identified himself as She stated that she was by a person is a skip name and that she does not know his true identity. She added that made inquiries regarding
the location of in the general area of
Washington. She stated that she gave information concerning the location of Washington. She added that saw a small airplane circling low over
specific
the general area of Washington, on November 24, 1971, and that he could provide a partial registration number which was on the wing of the airplane.
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by SA	Aber Date dictated 12/4/72

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This document contains Aeither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is logned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is logned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
· DB Cooper-5785FO-302 [REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 12/8/71
Washington, was interviewed at his place of employment, Vancouver, Washington. He was
Vancouver,
advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and was asked for information on the skip name, He admitted that when he is and transmitting he does use the name for identification though it is not a name approved by the Federal Communications Commission. He pointed out that a number of people use the skip names for identification.
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contacted
and did ask her the location of in that area since it was not on his map. This information was given to him and he probably used the rame at the time of contact.
He pointed out that he owns a airplane which beans registration number and is b7C
parked Washington. This
is a white plane with two colors of green strips running the length of the aircraft.
He pointed out that he owns a airplane which beans registration number and is b7C
parked Washington. This
is a white plane with two colors of green strips running the length of the aircraft.
was asked if he had been flying on November 24, 1971, particularly in Washington area and stated that he had not been flying for the headline of his plane is down and to fly in that condition would be extremely dangerous. He pointed out that his plane does have a large red light on the top of his tail assembly and further that he normally monitors
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a person who transmitted as and advised he would attempt to secure this individual's name and address.
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Interviewed on, 12/2/71 of Vancouver, Washington file # SE 164-81-1872
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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency, it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-5786FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote of transcription.
12/9/71
Washington,
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advised he heard a large aircraft fly over his home about 8:10 PM on November 24, 1971, during a driving rainstorm. The plane was traveling toward Portland, Oregon.
Interviewed on 11/28/71 at
Washington
Filo #
SE 164-81-1823
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12/4/71
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DB Cooper-5787₣0.302 (REV, 11:27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
12/9/71
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advised that on
November 24, 1971, at about 8:15 p.m. he heard a large plane fly over his He stated that the plane was extremely low and sounded as though it was stalling out and then started to operate correctly.
he heard a large plane fly over his He stated that the plane was extremely low and sounded as though it was stalling out and then started to operate correctly. He stated that the wind was coming from the west at about 15 miles per hour and it was raining hard. He added that the elevation where his is located is about
Interviewed.on 11/28/71
of
Washington File # SE 164-81-
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by SA
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Date dictated
12/4/71
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DB Cooper-5788FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription
12/6/71
Washington. advised that a white male who identified himself as
Nevada, rented a house September 27, 1971, which was located on on
This house
was unfurnished and advised he is sure this man never lived in the house for at no time did he ever see him bring anything to the house except a few personal possessions in a late model white Datsun stationwagon.
27, 1971, which was located on on
This house
was unfurnished and advised he is sure this man never lived in the house for at no time did he ever see him bring anything to the house except a few personal possessions in a late model white Datsun stationwagon. The rent of a month in advance was paid by check. number Hated September 27. 1971 drawn on the Nevada, with a
transit number of This check had the name of on its face but had no address. advised another check in the amount of was paid for the second month rent in advance on October 28, 1971.
recalled that this man and a white woman who was with him moved the few belongings they had in the house from the place on November 28, 197a. also advised that this man told him that he had but at no time did in or about the property and further the man told him several untruths for some unexplained reason, one of which he recalled was that the were returning to
Nevada, and the next day he observed that the woman was still there.
He further recalled that this man told him he was unemployed and in reply to questions by whether he could meet the rent of per month, he stated he could.
He further recalled that this man told him he was unemployed and in reply to questions by whether he could meet the rent of per month, he stated he could. He further advised that no mention was made of any source of income of this individual but the two checks were pro- cessed for collection with no problem.
advised that he observed this man moving his possessions from the house on November 28, 1971, and is sure that there was no furniture in the boxes. Further, he stated that he is sure the man never lived in the house and has no reason to offer for his having rented it for two months.
Interviewed on, 11/30/71 Po Longview, Washington filo # SE 164-81-1825
by SA THOMAS J. MANNINGIbfr the
Dote dictated
11/30/71
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DB Cooper-5789 SE 164-81
advised that he had observed a composite drawing of the individual involved in the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines flight on.
DB Cooper-5789 SE 164-81
advised that he had observed a composite drawing of the individual involved in the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines flight on. November 24, 1971, and can say that the man who rented the property has some resemblance to the composite except that this man had more hair than the hair shown on the composite picture. He also stated that he would say the man looked Latin to him and had what he, thought could have been a midwest accent. He further pointed out that when this man moved out .on November 28, 1971, he appeared to be in no great rush and was not unduly anxious to get away from the area. 
described the man as follows:

Sex:	Male
Race:	White
Age :	45
Height:	61
Weight:	170 pounds
Complexion:	Dark
Hair:	Sandy dark hair

described the woman as follows :
Sex:
Female
Race :
White
Build:
Slight
Complexion:
Dark
Height:
51 5"
Weight:
120 pounds
Characteristic:
Could be looked upon as of Latin
described the woman as follows :
Sex:
Female
Race :
White
Build:
Slight
Complexion:
Dark
Height:
51 5"
Weight:
120 pounds
Characteristic:
Could be looked upon as of Latin extraction but had no accent of any type.
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- 2 -FD-448 (10-28-71)
Transmit attached by Facsimile - PLAINTEXT
Priority
URGENT
SUB- E S

To:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)	Date: 1/13/72
From:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	Time: Transmitted- 9:25am vat
Subject:	NORJAK	Received - LIQ

 Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Map Newspaper clipping Photograph Artists Conception (6 min) (4 min)
Other (1) map and (1) two page memo from 1/9/72
Special handling instructions:
NWA, dated
SAME AS SER
164-91-1853
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DB Cooper-5791
Approved
164-81-18761853
DB Cooper-5792FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 007
FBI
Date: 1/12/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
5-22-64) 007
FBI
Date: 1/12/72
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE Jul- E. - 0
SACRAMENTO ADVISES THAT THE REVISED MAP OF THE DROP AREA HAS BEEN FURNISHED TO THE AIR FORCE. DEPENDING UPON WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER THE AREA, THE SR SEVENTYONE en near future. WILL MAP THE AREA AND STUDY THE FILMAWUTAH EVALUATION WOULD POSSIBLY TAKE THREE DAYS.
SEATTLE HAS ELEMINATED ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS.
SUSPECT
PRESENTLY
WILL BE AVAILABLE AT SEATTLE JANUARY SEVENTEEN NEXT. WITNESSES HAVE SAID HE IS NOT IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE AFTER VIEWING PHOTOGRAPH. FLIGHT TO HONOLULU ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, WILL BE IN SEATTLE, JANUARY THIRTEEN, AT WHICH TIME HE WILL BE INTERVIEWED.
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LA - 10:29
Approved:
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mp - 11:04 PM
Per
DCA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5793
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TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) .
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5793
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b6 b7CNR007 SE PLAIN 10:29 PM NITEL 1/12/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) .
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
1P
DAILY TELETYPE
NORJAK.
SACRAMENTO ADVISES THAT THE REVISED MAP OF THE DROP AREA HAS BEEN FURNISHED TO THE AIR FORCE. DEPENDING UPON WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER THE AREA, THE SR SEVENTYONE WILL MAP THE AREA AND STUDY THE FILM IN NEAR FUTURE.
SEATTLE HAS ELIMINATED ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS.
SUSPECT
PRESENTLY WILL BE AVAILABLE AT SEATTLE JANUARY SEVENTEEN NEXT. WITNESSES HAVE SAID HE IS NOT IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE AFTER VIEWING PHOTOGRAPH.
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FLIGHT TO HONOLULU ON NOVEM-
BER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, WILL BE IN SEATTLE, JANUARY THIRTEEN, AT WHICH TIME HE WILL BE INTERVIEWED.
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164-81-1877
DB Cooper-57941/6/72
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
IMMEDIATE
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TO:
DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
FROM:
ILDETROIT (164-115)
NORJAK.
RE BUREAU TELCALLS TO DETROIT, JAN. FIVE AND SIX, LAST; AND DETROIT TELCALL TO BUREAU, JAN. SIX, INSTANT.
SUSPECT
WAS
ON THIS DATE
ADVISED
RESPONSIBLE
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FOR RUNNING BUSINESS AND THEY WOULD HANDLE THE
SUSPECT
WAS
ON THIS DATE
ADVISED
RESPONSIBLE
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FOR RUNNING BUSINESS AND THEY WOULD HANDLE THE SHOPS AND OUTSIDE WORK.
WAS TRUSTED AND WAS VERY CLOSE TO
DURING LATTER PART OF SUMMER, SEVENTY-ONE, INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE (IRS) INITIATED AN AUDIT OF THE COMPANY AND SOME IRREGULARITIES WERE NOTED IN RECORDS. COMPANY HIRED THEIR OWN ACCOUNTANTS TO CONDUCT AUDIT WITH IRS, WHICH AUDIT IS STILL BEING CONDUCTED. IN OCT. SEVENTY-ONE, QUIT HIS EMPLOYMENT, FROM PRELIMINARY FINDINGS IT APPEARS THAT BETWEEN THEY DO NOT
KNOW HOW LONG HE HAD BEEN NOR DO THEY KNOW 164-81-1818
AT THIS TIME THE EXACT AMOUNT. 
1 - Seattle (AM) (Info.) MCN : DLL (2)
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED JAN ( 8 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
SAC QUA
DB Cooper-5795 DE 164-115
PAGE TWO
BECAUSE OF SUSPICION DIRECTED TOWARDS UNTIL, RECENTLY MAINTAINED AN INTEREST IN HIS ACTIVITIES AND THEY DID NOT KNOW
OF HIM
MICH., AREA SINCE LEAVING THEIR EMPLOY.
ON NOV. TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-ONE, HE WAS
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AND
ON DEC.
, AREA SINCE LEAVING THEIR EMPLOY.
ON NOV. TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-ONE, HE WAS
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AND
ON DEC. TWENTY-SEVEN, SEVENTY-ONE, CALLED EMPLOYER AND SAID HE WAS SICK AND WOULD NOT BE IN. THEY HAVE NOT SEEN SINCE THAT TIME.
ON DEC. TWENTY-EIGHT, SEVENTY-ONE,
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AND
RECEIVED ESTIMATES ON THE VALUE AND THE PRICE HE SOLD
IT WAS DESIGNED TO EFFECT A QUICK SALE.
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TWENTY-THREE, SEVENTY-ONE, LEASED
DB Cooper-5796DE 164-115
PAGE THREE
WAS RETURNED ON DEC. THIRTY-ONE, SEVENTY-ONE, AND THE LOG SHOWED IT HAD HAS REGISTRY NUMBER AND IS PRESENTLY LOCATED AT
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. THE LOG WOULD BE
AND WOULD SHOW THE IDENTITY OF 
ADVISED HAS NO BACKGROUND OF PARACHUTING AND DURING SEVENTY HAD WHICH HAD BEEN GIVING HIM PROBLEMS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. HAS NOT HAD MILITARY EXPERIENCE. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES TALL, HAZEL EYES, BROWN HAIR, BALD, MEDIUM COMPLEXION, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY TO TWO HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS, WEARS PRESCRIPTION GLASSES WITH
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES TALL, HAZEL EYES, BROWN HAIR, BALD, MEDIUM COMPLEXION, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY TO TWO HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS, WEARS PRESCRIPTION GLASSES WITH WIRE FRAMES, SOMETIMES
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MEXICO, ON VACATION AND THEN RETURNED TO CALIFORNIA,
WHERE HE MET
ON BUSINESS.
WAS AWARE
SUSPECT LEFT
AREA AND GONE TO SOUTH AMERICA.
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ARE NOT CONTEMPLATING PROSECUTION AND DO NOT KNOW AT THIS TIME WHAT ACTION, IF ANY, WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST BY THEM. WAS NOT BONDED SO LOSS WOULD HAVE TO BE ABSORBED BY COMPANY. INFORMATION COPY FURNISHED SEATTLE BY AIR MAIL. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-5798OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1012 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 1/11/72
FROM :	SA CHARLES E. FARRELL	Sul E.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	F.

Re: SEARCH AREA
On 1/10/72 after having received the new plotting of the search area, prepared by writer
Re: SEARCH AREA
On 1/10/72 after having received the new plotting of the search area, prepared by writer telephonically contacted at
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis.
advised that his computations based on the results of the experimental flight on 1/6/72, coupled with updated information furnished by of the U.S. Air Force at McChord AFB, he had prepared a revised plotting of the course of the aircraft as well as a probable jump area.
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A memo prepared by as well as a map which he also had prepared, had been received and during the telephone conversation advised that in his judgment, the best possible spot to search for the subject would be at Point A and proceeding from there to Point B on the map. memo adequately explains the lines drawn on the map and are therefore not further being explained.
said he feels that the hijacker is more apt to be found south of line A & B than north of the line and more apt to be in the western part of the possible area than in the eastern part.
said he feels that the hijacker is more apt to be found south of line A & B than north of the line and more apt to be in the western part of the possible area than in the eastern part.
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As a result of talking with
the writer drew arc's emanating from Point A down to a point on line G thru K. The arc's were extended along the lines A-B and down to the same aforementioned line G-K. It was his feeling that this would be the most fruitful area.
The next choice would be a continuation of the arc's to the north of line A-B also to line G thru K. 164-81-1879
0030-100
The arc's drawn on the southern portion from lines A-B are in solid felt marker pen and the ones above are ina dotted arc.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
Re: SEARCH AREA
On 1/10/72 after having received the new plotting of the search area, prepared by the writer telephonically contacted at Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis.
FARRELL
NORJAK
Re: SEARCH AREA
On 1/10/72 after having received the new plotting of the search area, prepared by the writer telephonically contacted at Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis.
advised that his computations based on the results of the experimental flight on 1/6/72, coupled with updated information furnished by of the U.S. Air Force at Mcchord AFB, he had prepared a revised plotting of the course of the aircraft as well as a probable jump area.
A memo prepared by as well as a map which he also had prepared, had been received and during the telephone conversation advised that in his judgment, the best possible spot to search for the subject would be at Point. A and proceeding from there to Point B on the map. memo adequately explains the lines drawn on the map and are therefore not further being explained.
said he feels that the hijacker is more apt to be found south of line A & B than north of the line and more apt to be in the western part of the possible area than in the eastern part.
As a result of talking with the writer drew arc's emanating from Point A down to a point on line G thru K.
As a result of talking with the writer drew arc's emanating from Point A down to a point on line G thru K. The arc's were extended along the lines A-B and down to the same aforementioned line G-K. It was his feeling that this would be the most fruitful area.
The next choice would be a continuation of the arc's to the north of line A-B also to line G thru K. 164-81-1879
The arc's drawn on the southern portion from lines A-B are in solid felt marker pen and the ones above are in a dotted arc. SEARCHED INDEXED
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SERIALIZED.	FILED
JAN1 1	-272
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DB Cooper-5803
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. TO MAY 1912 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 1/12/72
Sub E
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R.
TO MAY 1912 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 1/12/72
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FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER	F
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

On 1/12/72 I called ASAC ROSACK at Sacramento. I told him we were temporarily stimied in our search of the area as to where the hijacker could have possibly jumped pending decisions from them as to whether the photo reconnaissance plane was going to photograph the area and read the photos for us before we tried to do a foot search.
After checking he said they were going to do it; they had the map of the area and the first good day when the light was right, they would do it. It would not take long after that that the photos could be studied and analysed, (he thought it would be only a few days that we would have the results. ) We will be advised.
I called the Bureau and talked to HENRY SHUTZ. I told him that the SAC had wanted him to know the reason we had not come in with a request in connection with a terrain search of the
I told him that the SAC had wanted him to know the reason we had not come in with a request in connection with a terrain search of the suspect drop area, was that we felt it would be well to have an aerial reconnaissance. I furnished him the information set out above. He said that he understood and that it was no problem insofar as he was concerned.
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Re
5010-100
164-81-1880
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERVIZIO MAL FUR m JANO 1972 FBI-SEATTLE Out
SAC
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5804002 BT PLAIN 4:23P.M. 12-11-71 NITEL BSA
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
BUTTE (164-26) (P)
NORJACK.
REBUTEL CALL TO BUITE TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTY ONE RE CALL.
FROM
MONTANA ANA Daun
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SOURCE OF INFO WAS
THEY WERE INTERVIEWED TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTY ONE AND HAVE NO PERTINENT INFO. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END.
JJI FBI SEATTLE
164-81-181
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SEANCHED.A.L.A. INDEXED. SERIALIZED1411 FILED DEC 101 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5805002 BT PLAIN 4:23P.M. 12-11-71 NITEL BSA
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
BUTTE.
SERIALIZED1411 FILED DEC 101 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-5805002 BT PLAIN 4:23P.M. 12-11-71 NITEL BSA
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
BUTTE. (164-26) (P)
NORJACK.
REBUTEL CALL TO BUTTE TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTY ONE RE CALL
FROM
MONTANA.
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SOURCE OF INFO WAS
THEY WERE INTERVIEWED TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTY ONE AND HAVE NO PERTINENT INFO. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END. JJT FBI SEATTLE
164-81-1881 SEARCHED ... ALL. INDEXED. SERIALIZED MM FILED 12 DEC 12 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-5806FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 005
FBI Date: 12/17/71
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
RE BUTTE NITEL DECEMBER ELEVEN LAST.
REFERENCED COMMUNICATION REFERS TO BUREAU TELEPHONE
CALL TO BUTTE DECEMBER ELEVEN, SEVENTYONE RE CALL FROM
MONTANA.
BUTTE REQUESTED TO FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS SEATTLE IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BUTTE NITEL WITH ANYTHING SEATTLE HAS PREVIOUSLY HAD.
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DB Cooper-5807NR005 SE PLAIN
8:19 PM NITEL 12/17/71 DCA
TO
BUTTE (164-26)
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16481-1882
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Sent
8:19 PM
Per
OCA
Spedigi Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5807NR005 SE PLAIN
8:19 PM NITEL 12/17/71 DCA
TO
BUTTE (164-26)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP NORJAK.
RE BUTTE NITEL DECEMBER ELEVEN LAST. REFERENCED COMMUNICATION REFERS TO BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL TO BUTTE DECEMBER ELEVEN, SEVENTYONE RE CALL FROM MONTANA .
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BUTTE REQUESTED TO FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS SEATTLE IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BUTTE NITEL WITH ANYTHING SEATTLE HAS PRE- VIOUSLY HAD.
END DD
FBI BUTTE CLR TKS
164-81-1882 DB Cooper-5808FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI Date: 1/11/72
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Suspect :
This airtel confirms conversation between ASAC VINCENT E. RUEHL, Portland, and ASAC PAUL BIBLER. Seattle. on 1/6/72. Northwest Airline witnesses and passenger witness positively stated re suspect not identical with Norjak unsub. 2 - Seattle 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) 2 - Portland
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Airline witnesses and passenger witness positively stated re suspect not identical with Norjak unsub. 2 - Seattle 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) 2 - Portland
14/0 81-1883
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SEARCHED ...... INDEXED. SERMUZE /2 FILED JAN 1)3 1972
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Date: 1/10/72
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AIR MAIL
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-499)
RE:	NORJAK

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Re Los Angeles airtel, 1/6/72. 65
RE:
IA
SUSPECT
Enclosed for each receiving Office is one copy each of a photograph of white male, born six feet, 175 - 200 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, FBI Number CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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1) (AM - RM) (164-41) 2 - Los Angeles
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1104-8-1884 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 200LEHED JAN 1 31972 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved: Wow
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+ 0. 5, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 1/11/72
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TO:
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FROM: SAC DALLAS (164-191) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to Dallas and St. Louis 12/30/71.
RE:
SUSPECT
The following investigation was conducted by SA WILLIAM R. JENKINS on 12/31/71: AT AMARILLO, TEXAS
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2) Operator No. 1, Amarillo Credit Association;
3) Records Division, Amarillo PD and Potter County SO;
4) Amarillo Globe-News Publishing Company, 9th and Harrison Streets.
2 Seattle 2 - Dallas WRJ: gnh (4) 164-81-1885 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 22 FILED MA JAN # 31972
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2 Seattle 2 - Dallas WRJ: gnh (4) 164-81-1885 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 22 FILED MA JAN # 31972
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AIRTEL
TO. : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) FROM : SAC, CHICAGO (164-297)
SUBJECT: KORJAK
Ra Portland teletype to Seattle dated 1/6/72.
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UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Portland 1 - Chicago O- Seattle RLA/md
(Enc. 1) 
(3) Sul
64-81-1886
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED/M2 FILED JAN & 3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5812RHS/cjw (1) PG 164-93 SE 164-81
At Mercer, Pa. :
SA
The following investigation was conducted by on January 4, 1972:
of employment, in Mercer County,
was contacted at his place which is located Pa.
advised that on November 24, 1971, he was and that in fact he advised further that he spent Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, at the residence of who is an
description is as follows :
Name :
Race :
Sex :
white Male
Date of Birth : Place of Birth :
advised that on November 24, 1971, he was and that in fact he advised further that he spent Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, at the residence of who is an
description is as follows :
Name :
Race :
Sex :
white Male
Date of Birth : Place of Birth : Height :
Weight :
59⑈ 174 lbs.
Hair: Thick, brown mixed with gray Eyes : Blue, wears glasses Build : Well built Smooth, olive
Complexion : Features :
On January 4, 1971,
was contacted.
advised that
a review of his records determined that from 8 AM to 5 PM on the 24th of November, 1971.
164-81-1887 Umz Laz 0 1972 815.
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DB Cooper-5813OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1142 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-1%.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
1/10/72
FROM
Jokerfor
SAC, PITTSBURGH (164-93) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Pittsburgh nitel to Seattle, 1/7/72.
Re : Suspect
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Enclosed for Seattle are 9 copies of an insert reporting investigation regarding suspect at pa.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS
(2) - Seattle Pittsburgh
2
RHS/cjw (4)
1.1-11-1888
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED 12 JANA/3 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
3010-100-02
Buy U.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS
(2) - Seattle Pittsburgh
2
RHS/cjw (4)
1.1-11-1888
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED 12 JANA/3 1972 FBI . SEATTLE
3010-100-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-5814NR 007 PD PLAIN
6:27 PM URGENT 1-13-72 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
Sub: Doing IT
0
NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT PORTLAND TO DATE.
END DCA FBI SEATTLE
164-81-1889
SEARCHED -.....__ INDEXED. SERIALIZED /13 FILED JAN 1( 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5815Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI 0009
Date:
1/13/72
Transmit the following in
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (I64-2111) &
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK.
DAILY TELETYPE Sal 0 " E.
P 
TWO FOUR-MAN HELICOPTERS OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, PORTLAND, OREGON, WITH TWO BUREAU, AGENTS AS OBSERVERS, WERE ALEKS UTILIZED TODAY AND FLEW FROM POINT A TO POINT D ON THE REVISED YES OF THE DROP AREA SUPPLIED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES. THEY ALSO COVERED THE ENTIRE AREA SOUTH, FROM LINE A-B TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE POSSIBLE DROP AREA WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
THEY ALSO COVERED THE ENTIRE AREA SOUTH, FROM LINE A-B TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE POSSIBLE DROP AREA WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. IT APPEARS THAT THE TERRITORY IN THE GENERAL AREA OF LINE A-B IS VIRGIN TIMBER AND COULD BE SEARCHED ON FOOT. THE SAME HELICOPTERS WHICH WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY WILL ON THAT DAY, WEATHER PERMITTING, SEARCH THE AREA NORTH OF LINE A-B.
BUREAU PERSONNEL TODAY ARE DRIVING THE AREA BY BUREAU CAR TO DETERMINE ROADS AVAILABLE WHICH WILL FACILITATE THE FUTURE SEARCH ON FOOT.
CEF/rse
Rue
(2)
( FACSIMILE MAP SENT
1050(1)
164-81-1890
Approved: ON
WA- 11:08
Sent
mr- 10:30PM
Per
DCA
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICEI 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5816wFD-3+ (Rev. 5-22-64)
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PAGE TWO SE 164-81
FLIGHT TO HONOLULU, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, ADVISED HE HAS BEEN ACQUAINTED WITH SUSPECT
FOR OVER FOUR YEARS AND IDENTIFIED PHOTO AS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS ON THE FLIGHT WITH HIM TO HONOLULU NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, RETURNING TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE.
SEVENTYONE, ADVISED HE HAS BEEN ACQUAINTED WITH SUSPECT
FOR OVER FOUR YEARS AND IDENTIFIED PHOTO AS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS ON THE FLIGHT WITH HIM TO HONOLULU NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, RETURNING TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE. WILL BE INTERVIEWED PER BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS MONDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO. ADVISED THAT NO OTHER PERSON FLEW IN PLACE ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED FLIGHTS. 
REVISED FOR BUREAU ASSISTANCE, COPY OF/MAP OF DROP AREA + THEIR MEMO PREPARED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, ABEING FURNISHED BY FACIMILIE TODAY .
Approved:
Sent M Pet
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-5817
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TELETYPE
HITEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) 8
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
DAILY TELETYPE
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) HORJAK. TWO FOUR-MAN HELICOPTERS OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, PORTLAND, OREGON, WITH TWO BUREAU AGENTS AS OBSERVERS, WERE UTILIZED TODAY AND FLEW FROM POINT A TO POINT B ON THE REVISED MAP OF THE DROP AREA SUPPLIED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES. THEY ALSO " COVERED THE ENTIRE AREA SOUTH FROM LINE A-B TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE POSSIBLE DROP AREA WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
THEY ALSO " COVERED THE ENTIRE AREA SOUTH FROM LINE A-B TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE POSSIBLE DROP AREA WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. IT APPEARS THAT THE TERRITORY IN THE GENERAL AREA OF LINE A-B IS VIRGIN TIMBER AND COULD BE SEARCHED ON FOOT. THE SAME HELICOPTER WHICH WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY WILL ON THAT DAY, WEATHER PERMITTING, SEARCH THE ARCA NORTH OF LINE A-B.
BUREAU PERSONNEL TODAY ARE DRIVING THE AREA BY BUREAU CAR TO DETERMINE ROADS AVAILABLE WHICH WILL FACILITATE THE FUTURE SEARCH ON FOOT.
WILL BE INTERVIEWED PER BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS b6 b7C
MONDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEEN, SEVENTYTWO. ADVISED THAT NO OTHER PERSON FLEW IN
PLACE ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED FLIGHTS.
FOR BUREAU AS ;ISTANCE, COPY OF REVISED MAP OF DROP AND THEIR MEMO AREA PREPA CD BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES/ BEING FURNISHED BY FACINILIE TODAY.
DB Cooper-5819MRØ14 CG PLAIN 505PM URGENT 1-12-72 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MILWAUKEE (164-37) SEATTLE (164-81)' FROM CHICAGO (164-297) 2P
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE. 1
RE CHICAGO NITEL TO DIRECTOR JANUARY SIX LAST, AND MILWAUKEE NITEL -TO DIRECTOR- JANUARY SEVEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT
X
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN,
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, INTERVIEWED JANUARY TWELVE INSTANT
ILLINOIS. STATES
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, RESIDED
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, FOR ALLEGED TRAVEL BY AIR TO PHOENIX, ARIZONA, TO WISCONSIN,
HAS NOT RE- 164-81-1891
TURNED TO UNIVERSITY.
END PAGE ONE
ク
SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIAÍZES 112 FILE @ MZ JAN@2 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1925
DB Cooper-5820
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DID NOT ELABORATE NOR DID HE MENTION PLAN TO HIJACK AN AIRCRAFT.
SERIAÍZES 112 FILE @ MZ JAN@2 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1925
DB Cooper-5820
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PRIOR TO LEAVING OSHKOSH, STATED b6 b7c
DID NOT ELABORATE NOR DID HE MENTION PLAN TO HIJACK AN AIRCRAFT.
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DESCRIBED WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET EIGHT, ONE SEVEN FIVE POUNDS, DARK COMPLEXION, SHORT BLACK HAIR COMBED BACK,
CG INDICES NEGATIVE RE
MILWAUKEE. AT OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN. OBTAIN PHOTO-
GRAPH AND BACKGROUND OF TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
END JJI
FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-5821
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3:45 PM URGENT 1-13-72 SFB
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60)
1P
NORJAK.
PE:
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE FOR' INTERVIEW, ADVISED HE HAS BEEN IN CHARGE THIS AREA SINCE NINETEEN FIFTYONE, AND HAS NO RECORD OR KNOWLEDGE OF ANY EMPLOYES AS
OR IN ANY OTHER CAPACITY FOR THE FAA OR ANY NEVADA. STATED HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
FOR FAA, THIS AREA IS LOS ANGELES, HOWEVER, ANY
WOULD HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HIM AND NO SUCH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED TO HIS KNOWLEDGE.
CHECK OF LOGICAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING LAS VEGAS, AREA NEGATIVE.
FAA, THIS AREA IS LOS ANGELES, HOWEVER, ANY
WOULD HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO HIM AND NO SUCH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED TO HIS KNOWLEDGE.
CHECK OF LOGICAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING LAS VEGAS, AREA NEGATIVE.
SEATTLE AR ISSAQUAY, WASHINGTON, ENDEAVOR TO IDENTIFY
INFORMATION COPIES NEWARK AND NEW YORK.
END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
OK
164-81-1892
BLANCHED ........ INDEXED
FILED JAN 4 3 1972
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AIRTAL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUD, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Ylight 305
Fortland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
Re Las Vegas teletype to Sacramento and Seattle, 12/8/71.
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIFORNIA
On 1/4/71, advised that while he possesses no specific information that is responsible for captioned matter, he felt that in view of past circumstances, he should mention him as a possible suspect. advised that his last contact with was during early 1963 when was employed as Las Vegas, Nevada,
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where he,
was employed He stated that on several occasions that he was to and that
made
advised that his last contact with was during early 1963 when was employed as Las Vegas, Nevada,
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where he,
was employed He stated that on several occasions that he was to and that
made statements Mes going
He stated that
-1893
2 - Las Vegas Seattle (164-81) 2 - Sacramento JEN : com (6)
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 212 FILED m JAN 13 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 12
DB Cooper-5823
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in addition, he is aware that formerly took skydiving lessons in the North Las Vegas Airport and that
after viewing a composite of unknown subject, stated that this composite bears some resemblance to however, he noted that the forehead of the individual in the composite is broader than that of and that the hairline and the temples are more receded than he recalls
stated that he has had no contact with since 1963; however, shortly after the above date, 'he had heard from unrecalled sources that bad since and had moved to Hollywood, California, where he was going to attempt to obtain employment in the movie industry.
LEAD
LAS VEGAS
AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Will, through contact with the or other appropriate sources, attempt to obtain current whereabouts of in order that his
LEAD
LAS VEGAS
AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Will, through contact with the or other appropriate sources, attempt to obtain current whereabouts of in order that his whereabouts during pertinent period can be ascertained.
2
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DB Cooper-5824 NR 004 PD PLAIN 5:48 PM NITEL 1-12-72 AJW

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

IP
KORJAK
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTWO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO.
SUSPECTS :
ON JANUARY TEN SEVENTYTWO, PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED INDIVIDUALS WERE EXHIBITED TO
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND NONE WERE IDENTIFIED AS THE SUBJECT.
AIRMAIL COPIES TO PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO, MINNEAPOLIS, SALT LAKE CITY AND LOS ANGELES.
END
DCA
FBI SE HOLD
4
164-81-1894 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1012 FILED JAN 12 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1020
DB Cooper-5825
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END
DCA
FBI SE HOLD
4
164-81-1894 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1012 FILED JAN 12 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1020
DB Cooper-5825
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TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP
NORJAK
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTWO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO.
SUSPECTS:
ON JANUARY TEN SEVENTYTWO, PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED INDIVIDUALS WERE EXHIBITED TO
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND NONE WERE IDENTIFIED AS THE SUBJECT.
AIRMAIL COPIES TO PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO, MINNEAPOLIS, SALT LAKE CITY AND LOS ANGELES.
END
DCA
FBI SE HOLD
164-81-1894
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED _______ FILED. JAN 1 2 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5826
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b6 b7CNR 017WF PLAIN 10:30 PM URGENT 1-12-72ASW TO DIRECTOR
PORTLAND SEATTLE FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
NORJAX.
RE SUSPECT
TODAY,
EMPLOYED BY
WHO IS CURRENTLY WASHINGTON , DC,
FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
IN APPROXIMATELY SIXTY HE WAS
AT OREGON STATE
RE SUSPECT
TODAY,
EMPLOYED BY
WHO IS CURRENTLY WASHINGTON , DC,
FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
IN APPROXIMATELY SIXTY HE WAS
AT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OREGON, AND BECAME ACQUAINTED WITH
DURING THE ENSUING YEARS, ALWAYS HAD SOME TYPE OF MASTERMIND SCHEME FOR MAKING A FAST BUCK AND OFTEN TALKED OF A BANK ROBBERY, SMUGGLING, ETCETERA: HOWEVER, HE WAS ALWAYS BROKE AND WHEN FIRST MET HIM HE WAS EMPLOYED AT
CORVALLIS.
AND IT WAS RUMORED IN CORVALLIS
END PAGE ONE
ABAC ADU. 95, 1/12 (Out)
1
164-81-1895
SEARCHED.
INDEXED
SERIALIZE0003 -FILER
JAN@ 2 1972
FBI - SEATTLE
$1
DB Cooper-5827
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!
HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SKY DIVING AND
HAS DONE MOST OF HIS JUMPING AT IN WESTERN
OREGON. DURING PAST FIVE YEARS HE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE MADE JUMPS IN TEXAS AND NEVADA.
IS ALSO A SKY DIVER.
LAST SAW IN SIXTYEIGHT AT AN
AIRPORT IN CORVALLIS WHEN OR THROUGH THERE DESCRIPTION NOT RECALLED.
HAS SEEN
MORE FREQUENTLY AND LAST
SAW HIM IN SEATTLE ON APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER FIFTEEN, LAST.
AT THAT TIME, HAPPENED TO BE VISITING IN SEATTLE
AND
CAME, PRESUMABLY FROM PORTLAND,
WAS ALONE AND WAS DRIVING LATE MODEL
AT THAT TIME, HAPPENED TO BE VISITING IN SEATTLE
AND
CAME, PRESUMABLY FROM PORTLAND,
WAS ALONE AND WAS DRIVING LATE MODEL PICKUP TRUCK, MAKE UNKNOWN, POSSIBLY LIGHT BLUE IN COLOR.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-5828
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BELIEVES THAT HAD BORROWED
TRUCK FROM WHO HAD DRIVEN IT FROM
TO PORTLAND. WHILE IN PORTLAND, PURCHASED WOOD
BURNING STOVE WHICH HE INDICATED WAS CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR WHO RESIDE IN A TRAILER, PRESUMABLY IN' CORVALLIS.
HAD OCCASION TO RIDE IN PICKUP TRUCK AND
NOTED REGISTRATION ON SUN VISOR REFLECTING VEHICLE
WAS REGISTERED TO
THE VEHICLE WAS BEARING LICENSE TAGS AND OBSERVED A SET OF OREGON LICENSE TAGS IN REAR OF VEHICLE ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL SET OF TAGS, STATE UNKNOWN.
STATED HE HAS NOT SEEN NOR HEARD FROM ANY OF
SINCE OCTOBER, LAST AND THAT IS EMPLOYED
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-5829
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IN CORVALLIS.
ALSO STATED
RESIDING AT
CORVALLIS, OREGON, MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE ACTIVITIES.
DESCRIBED
AS WHITE MALE, FORTYFIVE
DASH FIFTY (LOOKS YOUNGER), FIVE FEET TEN INCHES DASH SIX
FEET, ONE NINE ZERO POUNDS, DARK HAIR RECEDING
DESCRIBED
AS WHITE MALE, FORTYFIVE
DASH FIFTY (LOOKS YOUNGER), FIVE FEET TEN INCHES DASH SIX
FEET, ONE NINE ZERO POUNDS, DARK HAIR RECEDING AT TEMPLES, SPEAKS SPANISH FLUENTLY.
DESCRIBED BY
SIX FEET THREE INCHES, ONE FIVE ZERO POUNDS
AS WHITE MALE, TO ONE SIX ZERO POUNDS, VERY THIN BUILD, DARK HAIR, NO MILITARY SERVICE DUE TO UNKNOWN PHYSICAL DISABILITY. REPORTEDLY EMPLOYED AT PORTLAND, OREGON.
LEAD. PORTLAND AT CORVALLIS, OREGON. WILL. CONTACT
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DB Cooper-5830PAGE FIVE
OF HIJACKING. IF INDICATED, WILL CONTACT ABOVE ADDRESS, RE HER KNOWLEDGE OF ACTIVITIES.
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(UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS) . PENDING.
END DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-5831IR 011 SF PLAINTEXT
10:58PM NITEL 1/12/72 JAK .
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP
NORJAK Xi-Source
CALIF.,
ADVISED THAT SHE HAS
LIVING IN THE STATE OF VESaum
WASHINGTON:
V-Santa
WASHINGTON.
THE
HAVE DISCUSSED A- MAN WHO HAD PURCHASED
PROPERTY NEARBY
FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A HOME
AND AN AIRSTRIP SO HE COULD COMMUTE BY AIR FROM SEATTLE
IS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT UNKNOWN SUBJECT BAILED
HAD NO
THE
HAVE DISCUSSED A- MAN WHO HAD PURCHASED
PROPERTY NEARBY
FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A HOME
AND AN AIRSTRIP SO HE COULD COMMUTE BY AIR FROM SEATTLE
IS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT UNKNOWN SUBJECT BAILED
HAD NO SPECIFICS BUT WAS OF
OUT OF PLANE THE OPINION THAT AT THE ABOVE ADDRESSES MIGHT HAVE MORE INFO CONCERNING THIS INDIVIDUAL.
CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT. DANGEROUS
END ... DCA FBI SE CLR
h Lead
164-81-1896
SEARCHED .....____ INDEXED, SERIALIZED 1123 ALED VINY JAN 12 1972
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DB Cooper-5832 AR 011 SF PLAINTEXT
10:58PM NITEL 1/12/72 JAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) !P
NORJAK
CALIF., b6 b7C
ADVISED THAT SHE HAS LIVING IN THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON:
WASHINGTON.
THE HAVE DISCUSSED A MAN WHO HAD PURCHASED PROPERTY NEARBY FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A HOME AND AN AIRSTRIP SO HE COULD COMMUTE BY AIR FROM SEATTLE
b6 b7C OUT OF PLANE THE OPINION THAT AT THE ABOVE ADDRESSES MIGHT HAVE MORE INFO CONCERNING THIS INDIVIDUAL. IS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT UNKNOWN SUBJECT BAILED HAD NO SPECIFICS BUT WAS OF
------- CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS -------
END .
IS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT UNKNOWN SUBJECT BAILED HAD NO SPECIFICS BUT WAS OF
------- CONSIDER UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS -------
END ... DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-1896
SEARCHED .._____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED JAN 1@ 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1950
DB Cooper-5833FD-36 (Rev. ,5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
1/14/72
Transmit the following in
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Vía
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
NITEL
(Priority) Lieb 130
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
ON JANUARY FOURTEEN, SEVENTYTWO, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,
ADVISED THAT UNKNOWN MALE TELEPHONED HIM THIS EVEN- ING AND SAID HE WAS D. B. COOPER AND WANTED TO MAKE A STATE- MENT. TAPE RECORDED ENTIRE CONVERSATION, WHICH LASTED LESS THAN SIXTY SECONDS, IN WHICH INDIVIDUAL ADVISED AFTER HE PARACHUTED FROM THE AIRCRAFT, HE BROKE HIS ANKLE. HE WAS THEN TAKEN OUT OF THE AREA BY A FRIEND, IDENTIFIED ONLY AS AN EX- VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOT, IN A CESSNA ONE FIFTY AIRPLANE. HE SAID HE HAD THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND WANTED TO MAKE THIS STATEMENT FOR FBI'S BENEFIT.
HE SAID HE HAD THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND WANTED TO MAKE THIS STATEMENT FOR FBI'S BENEFIT. STATED WAS IN SEATTLE BUT WILL BE MOVING FAST.
VOICE SOUNDED LIKE THAT OF A VERY YOUNG WHITE MALE, POSSIBLY TWNTY TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, WITH NO UNUSUAL SPEECH CHARACTERISTICS.
164-81-1897
DCA/sla (1)
Lead
Approved: JEM/duA
Sent
11:36 PM
Per
QA pick up
Special Agent In Charge
DB Cooper-5834
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PAGE TWO SE 164-81 ADVISED HE HAS NOT AND WILL NOT AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO PICK UP THE TAPE.
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Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5835FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
1/11/72
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Vid AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (p)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
telephonically 
On 1/10/72, contacted FBI, Portland, Oregon, advised he had a high powered and would like to assist in the search for the hi- Jacker.
PORTLAND (164-41) (p)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
telephonically 
On 1/10/72, contacted FBI, Portland, Oregon, advised he had a high powered and would like to assist in the search for the hi- Jacker. His efforts are inspired by the hope he will receive a reward if successful. He is a construction worker but presently unemployed. He was advised there was no specific reward offe; to date. If supplied with the route traveled by the hijacked airline and probably location of the jump, would search in hopes a reward would be given upon success.
Above information being furnished to Seattle Office, Office of Origin (00), in order that they may conduct any action they deem necessary.
may be contacted at
Portland, Oregon, telephone number
Portland indices negative regarding
2 Seattle 2- Portland
LJM:csm (4)
Approved: 0
164.81-1898
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAFILED JAN 1 31972
Sent M Per SALLY FBI - SEATTLE
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-5836
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P).
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On 1/10/72,
contacted FBI, Portland, Oregon, advised he had a high powered
and would like to assist in the search
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On 1/10/72,
contacted FBI, Portland, Oregon, advised he had a high powered
and would like to assist in the search for the hi-
jacker. His efforts are inspired by the hope he will receive
a reward if successful. He is a construction worker but presently
unemployed. He was advised there was no specific reward offered
to date. If supplied with the route traveled by the hijacked
airline and probable' location of the jump,
would
search in hopes a reward would be given upon success.
Above information being furnished to Seattle Office, Office of Origin (00), in order that they may conduct any action they deem necessary.
may be contacted at Portland, Oregon, telephone number
Portland indices negative regarding
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2 Seattle 2- Portland
L JM:CBM (4)
but 164-81-1898
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED/22 FILED JAN 31972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-5837