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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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FROM :
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Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
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TO :
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FROM :
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On 8/3/78, United Airlines, San Francisco International Airport, advised of the following:
On the same date, 8/3/78, a
UAL Reservations Office, Seattle, had called to report that he had been contacted by an individual who said he had information about a missing hijacker with missing money. This individual who said his name was Tigard, Oregon, telephone was interested in any reward.
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AT TIGARD, ORE .: Will obtain from any information he may have regarding instant matter.
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I have reason to believe I know where the man is that hijacked the plane in your area almost seven years ago, and dissap eared.
we were visiting may Don and his wife new Calabash. all the boys Red gone hunting a fishing. my daughter in law turned the Mail on and the news was half way through. However these was this fellows picture on the I.V. I laughed and said to my daughter in law "I would say that was 4 I didn't know better" I told her the eyes, rose, check boxes and all looked like
The next day, my 15 year old Don told me something that made nie feel even more like he was
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DATE: 10/5/78
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, 010-1760-1214 1141
Hijacking Of
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DATE: 10/5/78
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, 010-1760-1214 1141
Hijacking Of Northwest Orient Airlines, 1972
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owned property
Chehalis, Washington, whom
was introduced to on one occasion.
learned from the that
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appeared to be well to do and allegedly left the country on frequent trips, being away for several days and weeks at a time. described as a
white male, about years old at that time (1972), 5'10", 170 - 180 pounds, average build.
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said would be familiar with the type of plane involved; since he lived in that area, would know the terrain and location where to parachute; he appeared well to do, and he left the country quite frequently which would have given him the opportunity to "launder" the money obtained during the
know the terrain and location where to parachute; he appeared well to do, and he left the country quite frequently which would have given him the opportunity to "launder" the money obtained during the hijacking.
advised that he has absolutely no other
indication that could be identical to UNSUB and is basing his belief only on the one contact with and
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advised he is furnishing this information
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with the understanding that there might be a reward still available for the identification of COOPER and he would claim such should the above information be verified.
advised that
still resides
in the area although
could be considered a
has since moved away.
He said who
thought a lot of
He requested that should
be interviewed, that his name not be mentioned. In addition, he advised that the individuals who run the small grocery store and post office in Curtis, Washington, would also know additional
In addition, he advised that the individuals who run the small grocery store and post office in Curtis, Washington, would also know additional information concerning
Leads are being left to the discretion of Office of Origin.
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DB Cooper-16873 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 11/27/78
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
On 11/14/78,
The Governor House Hotel, Olympia, Washington, home address Yelm, Washington, telephone advised that an individual who has been staying at the Governor House Hotel for the by the name of
appeared to be very suspicious since he did not appear to have any employment and he was staying in his room during the days only going out at night time. He noted that he had learned from the woman who handles the maid service for his, room that
The maid also only cleans his room every two or three weeks at his request all of this being very suspicious.
stated that lists a home address of Tumwater, Washington, which is only a few miles from the hotel again being very suspicious.
stated that lists a home address of Tumwater, Washington, which is only a few miles from the hotel again being very suspicious. He described as a white male, age 6'0" to 6'1" tall, 165 to 170 pounds, thin build, brown eyes, very long hair, but with a high forehead and a full beard.
stated that he had seen the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and did not feel that the composite drawing was a good likeness of however, because of his strange activity and the fact that he seems to have a large amount of cash in tens and twenties he thought it was possible could be identical with D. B. COOPER. He noted that has been staying at this hotel
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11/27/78
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
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On 11/14/78,
The Governor House Hotel, Olympia, Washington, home Yelm, Washington, telephone
address
advised that an individual who has been staying at the Governor House Hotel for the by the name of appeared to be very suspicious since he did not appear to have any employment and he was staying in his room during the days only going out at night time. He noted that he had learned from the woman who handles the maid service for his, room that
The maid also only cleans his room every two or three weeks at his request all of this being very suspicious.
stated that lists a home address of Tumwater, Washington, which is only a few miles from the hotel again being very suspicious.
stated that lists a home address of Tumwater, Washington, which is only a few miles from the hotel again being very suspicious. He described
as a white male., age 6'0" to 6'1" tall, 165 to 170 pounds, thin build, brown eyes, very long hair, but with a high forehead and a full beard.
stated that he had seen the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and did not feel that the composite drawing was a good likeness of however, because of his strange activity and the fact that he seems to have a large amount of cash in tens and twenties he thought it was possible could be identical with D. B. COOPER. He noted that has been staying at this hotel
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UNITED STATES DEP FEDERAL BUREAU
IMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION
DATE: 11/27/78
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
On 11/14/78,
The Governor House Hotel, Olympia, Washington, home Yelm, Washington, telephone
address
advised that an individual who has been staying at the Governor House Hotel for the by the name of
appeared to be very suspicious since he did not appear to have any employment and he was staying in his room during the days only going out at night time. He noted that he had learned from the woman who handles the maid service for his, room that
The maid also only cleans his room every two or three weeks at his request all of this being very suspicious.
stated that lists a home address of Tumwater, Washington, which is only a few miles from the hotel again being very suspicious. He described
as a white male., age 6'0" to 6'1" tall, 165 to 170 pounds, thin build, brown eyes, very long hair, but with a high forehead and a full beard.
stated that he had seen the composite drawing of D.
, age 6'0" to 6'1" tall, 165 to 170 pounds, thin build, brown eyes, very long hair, but with a high forehead and a full beard.
stated that he had seen the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and did not feel that the composite drawing was a good likeness of however, because of his strange activity and the fact that he seems to have a large amount of cash in tens and twenties he thought it was possible could be identical with D. B. COOPER. He noted that has been staying at this hotel
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DB Cooper-16886 FD-302.(REV. 11-27-70) :
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/6/78
Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, was displayed a photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, by Special Agent (SA) advised that the photograph of the decal is identical to Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152.
was displayed a photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, by Special Agent (SA) advised that the photograph of the decal is identical to Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152. The decal states as follows:
Emergency Exit Handle, Aft Airstair to Operate, Open Access Door, Pull on Red Handle. Lock Wire Will Break When Ilandle is Pulled.
This decal is located on the outside of the aircraft near the rear door.
A facsimile copy of the Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152 was provided. Also provided by were two blueprints for the location of this decal on the aircraft. Each blueprint is marked in black ink noting where the decal is located.
advised that the decal came from the same type of aircraft, that is a Boeing 727, which was used by D.B. COOPER in the hijacking.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, was displayed a photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, by Special Agent (SA) advised that the photograph of the decal is identical to Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152. The decal states as follows:
Emergency Exit Handle, Aft Airstair to Operate, Open Access Door, Pull on Red Handle. Lock Wire Will Break When Handle is Pulled.
This decal is located on the outside of the aircraft near the rear door.
A facsimile copy of the Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152 was provided. Also provided by were two blueprints for the location of this decal on the aircraft. Each blueprint is marked in black ink noting where the decal is located.
advised that the decal came from the same type of aircraft, that is a Boeing 727, which was used by D.
advised that the decal came from the same type of aircraft, that is a Boeing 727, which was used by D. B. COOPER in the hijacking.
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Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport, advised as follows:
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After having been displayed the decal of Boeing Aircraft Company noting the erergency exit handle on the aft airstair, advised that the decal probably came off when the stairs were lowered due to the change in air pressure. Ee recalled that about tro days after the hijacking by D.
on the aft airstair, advised that the decal probably came off when the stairs were lowered due to the change in air pressure. Ee recalled that about tro days after the hijacking by D. B. COOPER, he and took the same aircraft used by COOPER in order to determine whether or not there was a change in pressure at the tire ho parachuted from the aircraft. recalls that he and flow out over the ocean and ran their theory and returned to Seattle, Washington. Le noted after returning to Seattle, that decals had come off the aircraft and surmised that the decal located near Castle Rock, Washington, would have come off in a similar fashion. After viewing the maps plotting the path taken by COOLER which were located in the office of the
stated that Castle Rock, Washington, is rather close to the path takon by CcorEn. Ho added that if indeed the decal came from the same aircraft used by COOFER, it would have floated about in the air currents much like a leaf and could have found its way noar Castle Rock.
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Northwest orient Airlines, Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport, advised as follows:
After having been displayed the decal of Boeing Aircraft Company noting the emergency exit handle on the aft airstair, advised that the decal probably came off when the stairs were lowered due to the change in air pressure. He recalled that about two days after the hijacking by D. B. COOPER, he and took the same aircraft used by COOPER in order to determine whether or not there was a change in pressure at the time he parachuted from the aircraft. recalls that he and flew out over the ocean and ran their theory and returned to Seattle, Washington. He noted after returning to Seattle, that decals had come off the aircraft and surmised that the decal
He noted after returning to Seattle, that decals had come off the aircraft and surmised that the decal located near Castle Rock, Washington, would have come off in a similar fashion. After viewing the maps plotting the path taken by COOPER which were located in the office of the stated that Castle Rock, Washington, is rather close to the path taken by COOPER. He added that if indeed the decal came from the same aircraft used by COOPER, it would have floated about in the air currents much like a leaf and could have found its way near Castle Rock.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DATE: 12/6/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF
AC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUR P
Re Seattle teletype to Minneapolis dated 11/9/78 and Seattle airtel to Minneapolis dated 11/16/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy each of two FD-302's reflecting interviews with personnel at Northwest Orient Airlines. Also enclosed are a facsimile copy of the decal which would be located on the outside of the aircraft and the blueprints for the aircraft and the location of the decal as provided by ,
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Orient Airlines.
As no further investigation has been requested of Minneapolis relative to NORJAK, this matter is being RUC'd.
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF
DAVA SAC.
MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RỤC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: "SEATTLE)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SubP.
Re Seattle teletype to Minneapolis dated 11/9/78 and Seattle airtel to Minneapolis dated 11/16/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy each of two FD-302's reflecting interviews with personnel at Northwest Orient Airlines. Also enclosed are a facsimile copy of the decal which would be located on the outside of the aircraft and the blueprints for the aircraft and the location of the decal as provided by
Nathwest
Orient Airlines. As no further investigation has been requested of Minneapolis relative to NORJAK, this matter is being RUC' d.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
As no further investigation has been requested of Minneapolis relative to NORJAK, this matter is being RUC' d.
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Re Seattle teletype to Minneapolis dated 11/9/78 and Seattle airtel to Minneapolis dated 11/16/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy each of two FD-302's reflecting interviews with personnel at Northwest Orient Airlines. Also enclosed are a facsimile copy of the decal which would be located on the outside of the aircraft and the blueprints for the aircraft and the location of the decal as provided by
Nathwest
Orient Airlines.
Also enclosed are a facsimile copy of the decal which would be located on the outside of the aircraft and the blueprints for the aircraft and the location of the decal as provided by
Nathwest
Orient Airlines. As no further investigation has been requested of Minneapolis relative to NORJAK, this matter is being RUC'd.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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TO
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FROM
:
SG, RURY TEMASEK
SUBJECT:
N^P.JAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
RUFTIF : 164-2111
DATE:
9/20/78
RF :
On 9/19/78
tel#:
telephonically advised that
with a Las Vegas driver's license, DOR: SCAN: is planning on writing a book on the incident that occurred in 11/24/71 reflecting D. B. COOPFP.
Co. and
is suprose to become employed with the Boeing
of D. B.
COOPER, in which with the Boeing employees regarding this matter.
This is being filed for information purpose only.
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DATE: 9/20/78
FROM :
SUBJECT:
NAD TAY (A)
00: SEATTLE
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tel#: telen'enically advised that with a Las Vegas driver's license, DOB: SCAN: is planning on writing a book on the incident that occurred in 11/24/71 reflecting D. R. COOPFR.
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TO
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ACTING SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/18/78
FROM
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
On 9/6/78
Golden Gavel Motor Hotel, West 9th and South Capitol Way, Olympia, Washington, telephone 352-8533, advised she has talked to a (LNU), who is employed at the Governors House, 621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, who has reported a suspicious male who looks like D. B. COOPER. This individual is (LNU), who resides on the at the Governors House: Besides acting suspiciously, he pays for his room with a cashier's cheque. D. B. COOPER's photograph in the newspaper and advised looks like him.
recalled
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: ACTING SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/18/78
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
On 9/6/78, Golden Gavel Motor Hotel, West 9th and South Capitol Way, Olympia, Washington, telephone 352-8533, advised she has talked to
a (LNU), who is employed at the Governors House, 621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, who has reported a suspicious male who looks like D. B. COOPER, This individual is (LNU), who resides on the at the Governors House. Besides acting suspiciously, he pays for his room with a cashier's cheque. recalled
D. B. COOPER's photograph in the newspaper and advised looks like him.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will further identify (LNU), attempt to obtain a driver's license photograph, and thereafter, interview him as to his whereabouts
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will further identify (LNU), attempt to obtain a driver's license photograph, and thereafter, interview him as to his whereabouts at the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71.
This lead previously set forth in 1641-81-8037 assigned to
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DB Cooper-16898 FBI/DOJ
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: ACTING SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/18/78
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
On 9/6/78, Golden Gavel Motor Hotel, West 9th and South Capitol Way, Olympia, Washington, telephone 352-8533, advised she has talked to
a (LNU), who is employed at the Governors House, 621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, who has reported a suspicious male who looks like D. B. COOPER, This individual is (LNU), who resides on the at the Governors House: Besides acting suspiciously, he pays for his room with a cashier's cheque.
COOPER, This individual is (LNU), who resides on the at the Governors House: Besides acting suspiciously, he pays for his room with a cashier's cheque. D. B. COOPER's photograph in the newspaper and advised looks like him.
recalled
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will further identify (LNU), attempt to obtain a driver's license photograph, and thereafter, interview him as to his whereabouts at the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/22/78
FROM :
SA
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00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SUB G
Re memo of SA
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This is to advise that the photographs of the 78 latents and one latent impression, received from the Bureau, were furnished to the Seattle Police Department Identification Section for processing
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This is to advise that the photographs of the 78 latents and one latent impression, received from the Bureau, were furnished to the Seattle Police Department Identification Section for processing through their computerized system. NR
On 9/18/78, Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, advised that there were several prints that were sufficient in detail for programming into their system but as yet, she has not received the results. She noted that the dictating Agent would be advised as soon as the prints were searched through the file.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Maintain contact with the Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, for the results of the search of these impressions through their com- puterized file.
CSD /ecf (2) Rep for
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
FBI/DOJUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE. (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/22/78
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
SUB G
Re memo of
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/22/78
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
SUB G
Re memo of SA
dated 7/26/78.
This is to advise that the photographs of the 78 latents and one latent impression, received from the Bureau, were furnished to the Seattle Police Department Identification Section for processing through their computerized system.
7 On 9/18/78, Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, advised that there were several prints that were sufficient in detail for programming into their system but as yet, she has not received the results. She noted that the dictating Agent would be advised as soon as the prints were searched through the file.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Maintain contact with the Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, for the results of the search of these impressions through their com- puterized file.
CSD/ecf (2) eg
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DB Cooper-16901 FBI/DOJ
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/25/79
FROM :
SA
Sub(P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
On January 18, 1979, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided
the following information:
His place of business is located at Vancouver, Washington, and he has a business
telephone number of He heard on the news that a plastic decal, possibly from D. B. COOPER's plane, was found in the Castle Rock, Washington, area recently. He recalled that in October, 1978, he was hunting in that general area and saw in a tall tree something flapping. The area he was in was north of Toutle Park. This item he saw in the tree was light in color and he feels, perhaps, that might have been a parachute, possibly the one used by COOPER. He did indicate, however, this thing he saw could have been a weather parachute and could have been there in his previous trips to that area, although he has not seen
He did indicate, however, this thing he saw could have been a weather parachute and could have been there in his previous trips to that area, although he has not seen it before. He does not know if this information will be of any assistance to the FBI, but in the event the FBI desires to find the exact location of this item, he and his cousin are willing to escort the FBI into the area and point out the article, if they can find it, to the FBI. 
The above is for information purposes.
2 - Seattle (164-81) JTG/ jh (2)
164-81-8045
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ...... JEILED JAN 2 5 1979 FBI · SEATTLE 2
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FBI/ DOJ DB Cooper-16908
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UNITED STATES DEP FEDERAL BUREAU
TMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
1/25/79
FROM
:
SA
Sub P.
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
On January 18, 1979, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided
the following information:
His place of business is located at Vancouver, Washington, and he has a business telephone number of
He heard on the news that a plastic decal, possibly from D.
Washington, telephone provided
the following information:
His place of business is located at Vancouver, Washington, and he has a business telephone number of
He heard on the news that a plastic decal, possibly from D. B. COOPER's plane, was found in the Castle Rock, Washington, area recently. He recalled that in October, 1978, he was hunting in that general area and saw in a tall tree something flapping. The area he was in was north of Toutle Park. This item he saw in the tree was light in color and he feels, perhaps, that might have been a parachute, possibly the one used by COOPER. He did indicate, however, this thing he saw could have been a weather parachute and could have been there in his previous trips to that area, although he has not seen it before. He does not know if this information will be of any assistance to the FBI, but in the event the FBI desires to find the exact location of this item, he and his cousin are willing to escort the FBI into the area and point out the article, if they can find it, to the FBI. 
The above is for information purposes.
2 - Seattle (164-81) JTG / jh (2)
164-81-8045
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DB Cooper-16909UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/25/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
On January 18, 1979, Vancouver, Washington, telephone provided
the following information:
SUB_ P.
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His place of business is located at Vancouver, Washington, and he has a business
telephone number of
He heard on the news that a plastic decal, possibly from D. B. COOPER's plane, was found in the Castle Rock, Washington, area recently. He recalled that in October, 1978, he was hunting in that general area and saw in a tall tree something flapping. The area he was in was north of Toutle Park. This item he saw in the tree was light in color and he feels, perhaps, that might have been a parachute, possibly the one used by COOPER.
This item he saw in the tree was light in color and he feels, perhaps, that might have been a parachute, possibly the one used by COOPER. He did indicate, however, this thing he saw could have been a weather parachute and could have been there in his previous trips to that area, although he has not seen it before. He does not know if this information will be of any assistance to the FBI, but in the event the FBI desires to find the exact location of this item, he and his cousin are willing to escort the FBI 2 into the area and point out the article, if they can find it, to the FBI. 1
The above is for information purposes.
2. - Seattle (164-81) JTG / jh (2)
164-81-8045
SEARCHED LAINDEXED. SERIALIZED ........ LEILED JAN2 5 1979
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FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-16910 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/26/79
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated 11/27/78.
Savings Plan
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-16910 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/26/79
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated 11/27/78.
On January 5, 1979, Driver's Services Division, Washington State Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington. advised she could locate no record concerning
A review of the Olympia City Directory reflected
Olympia,
Washington, that
This same directory indicated was the address for the however, there was no indication that resided there.
On January 17, 1979, Officer Police Department, advised he had no record concerning
Olympia
Also on this same date Deputy
Thurston County Sheriff's Office. Olympia, Washington, advised his records reflected that a white male born
blue eyes. was number
6'. 170 pounds, blond hair, under their
He's had
, however,
On January 18. 1979.
advised however, he has She added that he resided
that
formerly resided in
not been here for about here approximately and during that time he was in a very unkept condition with long matted hair, and a beard and
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Ree.
advised however, he has She added that he resided
that
formerly resided in
not been here for about here approximately and during that time he was in a very unkept condition with long matted hair, and a beard and
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LLINAAL donc 4
Ree.
5/18/19
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it did not appear that he bathed at any time. His behavior was very peculiar. She described him as a white male in his 40's, 6' tall, slender build, fair complexion and sandy colored hair. She was aware that
and she believed
She only knew
On January 19, 1979.
Washington, advised that stated that
Olympia, She
She stated
that he's
She noted that he had served in the United States Navy at
however as noted above,
She noted that he is now living at Olympia, Washington. She
was advised that information had been received by the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicating the possibility of his being identical with D. B. COOPER and she laughed and stated that would even be amused with the allegation.
had been received by the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicating the possibility of his being identical with D. B. COOPER and she laughed and stated that would even be amused with the allegation.
as a white male,
age 6' tall, 145 pounds, very thin build, blue eyes, blond hair, however, she noted that his hair is very dirty and matted and quite long and that he has a beard. She said he's been in this unkept condition for several years. She noted that
however, he had no criminal record. She further stated that he had no money
and what little she could give him. She believed that during 1971 he would have resided in the Aberdeen, Washington, area.
She then displayed
and it was noted that he had blond, wavy hair and wore glasses and did not appear at all similar to the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER.
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In view of the above it is suggested that no further investigation be conducted concerning with regards to this matter.
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3* . UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT -Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/26/79
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT -Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/26/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated 11/27/78.
On January 5, 1979, Driver's Services Division, Washington State Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, advised she could locate no record concerning
A review of the Olympia City Directory reflected Olympia,
Washington, that
This same directory indicated was the address for the
however, there was no indication that resided there.
On January 17, 1979, Officer Police Department, advised he had no record concerning
Olympia
Also on this same date Deputy
Thurston County Sheriff's Office. Olympia, Washington, advised his records reflected that a white male born
6' , 170 pounds, blond hair, under their
blue eyes, was number
He's had
however,
On January 18, 1979,
that
formerly resided in
advised however, he has She added that he resided
not been here for about here approximately and during that time he was in a very unkept condition with long matted hair and a beard and, 164-01-66216
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he resided
not been here for about here approximately and during that time he was in a very unkept condition with long matted hair and a beard and, 164-01-66216
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UNITED STATES DEP MENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION
FEDERAL BUREAU
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
1/26/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE :
Re Seattle memo of .SA
dated 11/27/78. b6 b7C
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A review of the Olympia City Directory reflected Olympia, b6 b7C
Washington, that was the address for the however, there was no indication that resided there.
This same directory indicated
On January 17, 1979, Officer Police Department, advised he had no record concerning
Olympia
Thurston
Also on this same date Deputy County Sheriff's Office, Olympia, Washington, advised his a white male born records reflected that
6' , 170 pounds,
indicated
On January 17, 1979, Officer Police Department, advised he had no record concerning
Olympia
Thurston
Also on this same date Deputy County Sheriff's Office, Olympia, Washington, advised his a white male born records reflected that
6' , 170 pounds, blond hair, under their
blue eyes, was number
He's had however,
On January 18, 1979.
that formerly resided in
advised however, he has
not been here for about She added that he resided
here approximately and during that time he was in a very unkept condition with long matted hair, and a beard and
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RECORD OF INFORMATION FURNISHED OTHER AGENCIES
Orally By Telephone 1/15/79 Written Communication
(date)
(date)
(date)
Information concerning:
decal on Boeing 727
SUB. P
Information furnished from File, Serial, and Page Number: 164-81-8039
(date) a continuing disclosure was initiated with On
and will be maintained until the con-
(agency)
clusion of the investigation.
furnished from File, Serial, and Page Number: 164-81-8039
(date) a continuing disclosure was initiated with On
and will be maintained until the con-
(agency)
clusion of the investigation. from informants from complainants or other sources
Information furnished to:
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S.O. Longview, wash.
Number of items disseminated: 1
Remarks:
El
Special Agent
164.81 1-66-2649
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SUB. 933
NORJAK (A) , 00 : SEATTLE, BUFILE 164-2111. RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES FEBRUARY 3, 1979. FOR INFORMATION OF SACRAMENTO, PORTLAND ADVISED IN RE TELETYPE THAT ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW , HAS BEEN CONSIDERED AS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. RACKSTRAW IS CURRENTLY BELIEVED TO BE 'IN CUSTODY OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES AT FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA:
RACKSTRAW WAS RELEASED TO. THE CUSTODY OF A : (PH), SAN JOAQUIN SHERIFF'S. OFFICE, FOR RETURN TO STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA. SACRAMENTO AT STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN" MAJOR
OFFICE, FOR RETURN TO STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA. SACRAMENTO AT STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN" MAJOR CASE FINGERPRINTS OF
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET AIRTEL CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
2/6/79
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN:
FBI IDENT
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUB 953.
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 11/8/78, and Portland teletype to Sacramento 2/5/79.
RE: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
. Enclosed for the Bureau are three copies of palm prints of ROBERT W. RACKSTRAW.
RACKSTRAW was apprehended 1/26/79, by the Fullerton Police Department, Fullerton, California, for trying to have copies made of a forged federal pilot's license.
On 2/5/79, Deputy San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, provided the enclosed palm prints obtained from RACKSTRAW at
On 2/5/79, Deputy San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, provided the enclosed palm prints obtained from RACKSTRAW at Fullerton, California. stated that the original prints are being retained by his office for use in RACKSTRAW's local prosecution.
Sacramento is obtaining major case prints which will be submitted when available.
2-Bureau (Encl. 3)
2-Portland (164-41)
2- Seattle (164-81)
2-Sacramento
TRK/ab
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Transmitted
LE
(Number)
(Time) DB Cooper-16922
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SC 164-50
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Bureau is requested to compare palm prints of RACKSTRAW to those of unknown subject in captioned hijacking.
DB Cooper-16928
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
2/6/79
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: FBI IDENT
FROM:
SAC,
Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
2/6/79
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: FBI IDENT
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUB. 933
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 11/8/78, and Portland teletype to Sacramento 2/5/79.
RE: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
Enclosed for the Bureau are three copies of palm prints of ROBERT W. RACKSTRAW.
RACKSTRAW was apprehended 1/26/79, by the Fullerton Police Department, Fullerton, California, for trying to have copies made of a forged federal pilot's license.
On 2/5/79, Deputy San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, provided the enclosed palm prints obtained from RACKSTRAW at Fullerton, California. stated that the original prints are being retained by his office for use in RACKSTRAW's local prosecution.
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(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-16924SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
SAC, WFO (164-169) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) (00: SE)
Re AX airtel to WFO, 3/15/79. WFO has furnished all available information re to the AX Division by airtel dated 2/8/79.
3/20/79
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 3/6/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00 : SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated 1/8/79.
Attached hereto is an insert reflecting investigation conducted in the Seattle Division.
It should be noted that in a separate communication the Portland Division has been requested to interview
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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It should be noted that in a separate communication the Portland Division has been requested to interview
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent At Washington
On January 8. 1979. contact was attempted with -
with negative results as he was not available.
On February 1, 1979 supra,
advised he had learned that located
on the Portland, Oregon. He stated this business was across the apparently, street_from
He said has a residence both in Washington. He ,
stated he did not know where these residences were.
He advised that indicated, in a conversation. that he was going to California, place unstated, He said he anticipated these
transactions had to do with
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DB Cooper-16932 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/6/79
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated 1/8/79.
Attached hereto is an insert reflecting investigation conducted in the Seattle Division.
It should be noted that in a separate communication, the Portland Division has been requested to interview
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
By
DATE:
4/25/79
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle) BuFile 164-2111 Re
Re Seattle letter to Portland dated 3/6/79.
telephone Was interviewed at his place of employment,
Washington,
Portland, Oregon,
telephone on 4/23/79, at which time he furnished the following information :
For several years during
telephone Was interviewed at his place of employment,
Washington,
Portland, Oregon,
telephone on 4/23/79, at which time he furnished the following information :
For several years during the late 60's and early
70's,
of Southwest Washington.
He
He worked
and accumulated a little money. Everything he owns, he has worked very hard for. He has all of his bank records, his employment records, and his tax records which will show his financial structure.
On the afternoon of November 24, 1971, the day of the hijacking in this matter, he was contacted by telephone at approximately 3:00 p.m., by a young man, whose father-in-law is one (FNU) who lives near Kelso, Washington. The son-in-law advised that his father-in-law had gone fishing on Lake Merwin, and had not returned as he had said he would. The young man said he had notified local authorities that he considered his father-in-law to be in trouble, but they would do nothing until the father-in-law had been missing for a longer time. The young man stated to that it was not like his father-in-law to be gone without letting his € daughter know, and so they knew something had happened to him.
The young man stated to that it was not like his father-in-law to be gone without letting his € daughter know, and so they knew something had happened to him.
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The young man convinced that the father-in-law must be in trouble, and so he, then attempted to enlist the aid of the local authorities to form up a search. They declined also, and as the weather worsened, he decided and go searching for the man, even though the weather was worsening.
continued that shortly after 8:00 p.m.,
he and a deputy sheriff
searching for the elderly man. They found him after Several hours clinging to his overturned boat, and nearly dead of hypothermia. They rescued the man, and he has since recovered fully.
stated that night was the stormiest in his experience, and the winds were so high, they turned Lake Merwin into giant waves and
He said that at the same time the clouds were so close to the water, that there was a dense fog and he was unable
stated that night was the stormiest in his experience, and the winds were so high, they turned Lake Merwin into giant waves and
He said that at the same time the clouds were so close to the water, that there was a dense fog and he was unable to see more than a few feet ahead of
related that he was contacted by two FBI Agents shortly after the hijacking, and related the above experience to them. He said he could not recall having heard an airplane fly over at any time during the storm.
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
On January 19, 1979, San Jose, California, who repre- sents was contacted concerning his client taking a polygraph examination in connection with the FBI's investigation of the airline hijacking which occurred in 1971. stated that he would con- sult with the other members of his office and his client and inform the FBI of his client's decision.
On January 29, 1979,
Calif.
stated that he would con- sult with the other members of his office and his client and inform the FBI of his client's decision.
On January 29, 1979,
Calif., telephone number contacted the San Jose Resident Agency of the FBI and advised that in January of 1970 or 1971 he was interviewed by two FBI Agents at Century City, California. At that time he provided these Agents with "all of the details". advised that he has been
stated emphatically that he does not want to be contacted by the FBI.
On January 31, 1979, advised that he concurs with his client's position concerning further contact with the FBI and has advised his client not to take a polygraph examination concerning his exact location on November 24, 1971 or the aircraft hijacking.
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Date:	2/7/79

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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (SJRA)
RE :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING; (A)
EXTORTION
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TO:
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FROM :
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (SJRA)
RE :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING; (A)
EXTORTION
00: SE
Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated
2/1/7 and San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 2/6/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) copies of an investigative insert reflecting results of investigation conducted at San Jose, California.
In view of the position of concerning contact with the FBI, it is . suggested that this matter be discussed with the United States Attorney, Seattle, before additional leads are set out to interview
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 December 11, 1978
Royal Globe Insurance Companies 150 William Street New York, New York 10038
Dear
For your information, we have not located a subject in the November 24, 1971, hijacking of.
98174 December 11, 1978
Royal Globe Insurance Companies 150 William Street New York, New York 10038
Dear
For your information, we have not located a subject in the November 24, 1971, hijacking of. a Northwest Airlines plane between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. We have investigated almost 1,000 suspects and the case is still in a pending status with our office. We will keep you advised as to developments.
Very truly yours, Paul L. Mack Special Agent in Charge
By :
RBS
Supervisory Special Agent 2
1 Addressee Seattle (164-81) (Sub FF)
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ROYAL GLOBE KNOWN ROUND THE WORLD INSURANCE
150 William Street New York, N.Y. 10038
(212) 732-8400
Supervisory Special Agent United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 Second Avenue · Seattle, Washington 98174
February 8, 1979
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Re: Hijacking Northwest Airlines Date of Loss: November 24, 1971
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It has been brought to our attention that in all probability a heavy plastic placard from a Boeing 727, found in November 1978 by a hunter, could be a link to
Date of Loss: November 24, 1971
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It has been brought to our attention that in all probability a heavy plastic placard from a Boeing 727, found in November 1978 by a hunter, could be a link to the unsolved subject.
We would appreciate your advices as to if the authorities plan any additional investigation into the matter or if any additional link or evidence has been uncovered.
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DB Cooper-16940 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
MEMORANDUM
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
DATE: 8/14/86
FROM
: SAC, RICHMOND (164-0)
SUBJECT: NORJACK
(00: SE)
( SA Re telephone conversations between Richmond Division
and Seattle Division (SA on
7/22/86 and 8/4/86.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division is a letter from to the Richmond Division dated 7/23/86, investigative notes taken during the interviews of on
and a photograph of stamped
Enclosed for the Seattle Division is a letter from to the Richmond Division dated 7/23/86, investigative notes taken during the interviews of on
and a photograph of stamped September 1960.
On (protect identity) telephonically contacted the Richmond Office of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) to furnish information concerning the possible identification of an aircraft hijacker, "D. B.
is a COOPER." also known as She resides at Va .; telephone number
stated that she strongly suspects that may be
"D. B. COOPER." Her suspicions are based on a variety of circumstances, coincidences, and "intuition."
has known
As a Alabama, when he was a small
boy growing up in their neighborhood. Following his graduation from a local high school,
received a 2- Seattle (Encs. 4) Received SBS 1 - Richmond RSL/jzg (3)
and eventually in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Throughout this period, he had
and
Shortly after he
was awarded his
accepted a
During his eight years of active and was assigned to Due to the
RH 164-0
Throughout this period, he had
and
Shortly after he
was awarded his
accepted a
During his eight years of active and was assigned to Due to the purported fact
duty, he
in that and because
he and have been reluctant to discuss his military career in detail suspects that he had been discharged involuntarily, possibly under less than honorable conditions.
Following his discharge from the attended the Massachusetts, alleges that
where he earned a while
he engaged
Throughout this period, but their lives improved in
significantly when they moved to the
where
After this program was completed,
moved to
Ohio, where
became a for ROSS-ABBOTT LABORATORIES.
While working for ROSS-ABBOTT, occasionally took short business trips, generally not venturing very far from Ohio. However, sometime during the early 1970s, he traveled to Washington, D. C. , then flew on to Washington state. considered that had
particular trip rather unusual for several reasons. First, never traveled that far from shortly after he returned from that trip Although he had never complained about
on business before.
First, never traveled that far from shortly after he returned from that trip Although he had never complained about
on business before. Second, experienced
previously, after his return he was hospitalized on several occasions, and still Third, prior to traveling to Washington,
However, they "had plenty of money afterwards," following his return to Ohio. noted that
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She found at
it interesting that although various times within a period of several years, he enjoyed unexplained affluence. Fourth, he had been uncharacteristically secretive about that particular trip. Ordinarily, tended to be rather talkative and eager to discuss his work. Therefore, considered it strange that he was reluctant to tell her anything about that trip, as if he had been deliberately trying to hide something. Finally, claims that the dates of that trip coincided with the aircraft hijacking by "D. B. COOPER." Shortly after that incident occurred, she saw a composite sketch of the hijacker in a newspaper.
COOPER." Shortly after that incident occurred, she saw a composite sketch of the hijacker in a newspaper. The person depicted in the sketch purportedly bore a close resemblance to She retained the sketch for several years, but discarded it recently, just before she moved from
worked for ROSS-ABBOTT for about
then accepted a position with SYNTEX LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED, in San Jose, California. After with SYNTEX, he resigned to California.
alleges that he is and is currently
was interviewed at her home. She appears to be intelligent, rational, and urbane, and does not
On
She freely
admitted that suspicions are
but insists that her
To had never received any parachute training, either from the military or a civilian instructor. However, she describes him as being a "reckless and impulsive" person, who might attempt a parachute jump with little or no prior preparation.
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Upon examining the two composite sketches of "D. B. COOPER," which had been forwarded by the Seattle Division, stated that
the person depicted bore
B. COOPER," which had been forwarded by the Seattle Division, stated that
the person depicted bore only a slight resemblance to She believes these sketches are different from the picture which appeared in the newspaper. provided the following description of
Sex :
Race :
Height :
Weight :
Build:
Hair:
Male White "Close to 6 feet" Currently 185 - 190 pounds ; approximately 160 - 165 pounds during the early 1970s Average, with broad shoulders Very dark brown, slightly graying; coarse texture; receding hairline;
Eyes :
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Complexion :
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Personal Trait:
Smoked cigarettes at various intervals within the past cannot recall the brand)
Date of Birth: Place of Birth:
Home Address:
furnished a photograph of which had been taken during the summer of 1960. She also wrote a letter to the Richmond Division on reiterating some of the information she had provided previously. The photograph and letter are enclosed with this communication.
She also wrote a letter to the Richmond Division on reiterating some of the information she had provided previously. The photograph and letter are enclosed with this communication.
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On 8/1/86, an NCIC check was conducted on
He
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The Ohio BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION provided the following identifying information:
Name :
FBI Number :
Social Security
Number :
Sex :
Male
Race :
White
Height :
6 feet 1 inch
Weight : 170 pounds
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Brown
Complexion :
Fair
Facial Feature :
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Because the Richmond Division had destroyed its NORJACK file several years ago, this matter is being handled as a zero matter.
The foregoing information is being provided to the Seattle Division for any action deemed appropriate.
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DB Cooper-16945UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum®
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: FILE (164-81)
FROM
OM : SAC PAUL L. MACK
SUBJECT: NORJAC
DATE: 3/5/79
At 11:03 AM, 3/5/79, Royal Globe Insurance Company, New York, tele- phone (212) 732-8400, advised that the Royal Globe Insurance Company had paid
MACK
SUBJECT: NORJAC
DATE: 3/5/79
At 11:03 AM, 3/5/79, Royal Globe Insurance Company, New York, tele- phone (212) 732-8400, advised that the Royal Globe Insurance Company had paid Northwest Orient Airlines over $200,000 as a result of the loss sustained in November, 1971 in cap- tioned case. She indicated the last correspondence she had was from in December, 1978.
stated that
of KNBC News, Los Angeles, has been in touch with her company concerning a news story he is working on which in fact reports that the FBI is investigating a particular suspect in this case. She wanted to know if the FBI, in fact, has a suspect or anyone under arrest in this matter.
She was informed the FBI has checked out over 1000 suspects over the years and continually receives allegations that individuals are identical with "D.B. COOPER" and that the FBI does check such allegations out. She was informed that the FBI does not have any one under arrest in connection with this crime.
She requested that she be advised promptly in the event an individual is arrested for the NORJAC case.
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She requested that she be advised promptly in the event an individual is arrested for the NORJAC case.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
8/27/86
From
:
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ACTING SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Reurtel to Butte, 12/13/85.
For information Seattle, no further investigation is being conducted by the Butte Division concerning this matter until specific requests are received from office of origin.
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DB Cooper-16947UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Peber
SAC, DENVER (164-640) (P)
SUBJECT NORJAK (A) 00: SE BUFILE 164-2111
DATE:
2/16/79
RE
COLORADO
ReSElet to DN, 10/17/78.
Amax, Inc.,
On 1/30/79, Golden, Colorado, advised her payroll records reflect that did not work on 11/22/71
Amax, Inc.,
On 1/30/79, Golden, Colorado, advised her payroll records reflect that did not work on 11/22/71 because of a and on 11/23 and 11/24/71, was on leave of absence. did not work as this was
She stated on 11/25/71
Thanksgiving with again taking a leave of absence on 11/26/71. She explained that 11/27 and 28/71 were Saturday and Sunday and regular days off and thus, did not report back to Amax for work until 11/29/71.
On 1/30/79,
Amax, Inc. , Henderson, Colorado, advised upon review of
payroll records for period 11/22-29/71, no
record could be found regarding
on 11/22/71. He stated per Amax
regulations if
but noted that in view of
leave of absence during the remainder of the week, it is possible that the was misrecorded and should have been recorded as a leave of absence.
advised his interpretation of the payroll records would indicate that was at work on 11/22/71 and
advised that
is now employed as a for Amax, Inc. and previously was classified as a which he advised included
Denver will obtain additional background, including financial background on and thereafter interview re
and previously was classified as a which he advised included
Denver will obtain additional background, including financial background on and thereafter interview re
activities 11/22-29/71. 2 - Seattle (RM) 2 - Denver DEV: orl (4)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
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was contacted at the AMAX Mine where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents, provided the following information:
made available personnel file of review of which reflected the following infor-
mation :
Initial employment application, dated June 1. 1965 reflects that giving address of Colorado, and described as a White Male, born 5'8 1/2" tall, 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Social Security Account Number listed education as
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that giving address of Colorado, and described as a White Male, born 5'8 1/2" tall, 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Social Security Account Number listed education as
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a graduate of and as having attended the for a period of one year. lists
experience as an from
and with the
Military service number is listed as and discharge listed as honorable.
Prior employment in addition to the aforementioned is listed as Offshore Navigation, New Orleans, Louisiana as from June of 1961 through December with Boeing Aircraft
of 1961; as an Seattle, Washington from December of 1961, through October of 1964; and as from January of 1965, through April of 1965.
Colorado,
Further review of applicant's personnel file reflected that on October 27, 1971, an accident report was filed by indicating that a
and that on November 1, 1971,
Colorado.
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Colorado at File #	DN 164-640
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
2/27/79
Date of transcription
AMAX, Inc.,
was contacted at the AMAX Mine where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents, provided the following information:
made available personnel file of , review of which reflected the following infor-
mation:
Initial employment application, dated June 1, 1965 reflects that giving address of Colorado, and described as a White Male, born 5'8 1/2" tall, 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Social Security Account Number listed education as
a graduate of and as having attended the for a period of one year. lists
experience as an
and with the
Military service number is listed as and discharge listed as honorable.
lists
experience as an
and with the
Military service number is listed as and discharge listed as honorable.
Prior employment in addition to the aforementioned is listed as Offshore Navigation, New Orleans, Louisiana as from June of 1961 through December of 1961; as an with Boeing Aircraft
Seattle, Washington from December of 1961, through October of 1964; and as
Colorado, from January of 1965, through April of 1965.
Further review of applicant's personnel file reflected that on October 27, 1971, an accident report was filed by indicating that a
and that on November 1, 1971,
Colorado.
Interviewed on 2/21/79 at Henderson, Colorado
File #
DN 164-640
SA
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date 9/14/86
From :
Acting SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
4-2]-80) Memorandum
y
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date 9/14/86
From :
Acting SAC, BUTTE (164A-26) (RUC)
Subject : NORJAK; CAA - HIJACKING File Destruction Program 00: SE (Title) RUC 
Enclosed are 2 items. These items are forwarded your office since: All logical investigation completed in this Division You were 00 at the time our case was RUC'd. Enclosures are described as follows:
Original 302. notes.
4/10/85 and Original interview
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
2/27/79
was interviewed at the place of his employment where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents and the purpose of the interview he provided the following information:
advised that while in the U.
of his employment where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents and the purpose of the interview he provided the following information:
advised that while in the U.S. Navy and
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with Force. He stated that he was assigned with a the U. S. Navy where he did He stated while with the U.S. Air Force he was also assigned in
advised that he has had no experience in the military or in subsequent civilian life with parachuting other than limited training while in the U.S. Navy where he was dropped from a distance of 100 feet by rope with a parachute harness and practice releasing the harness after hitting the water.
advised that he has never smoked and commented that smoke is an irritant to him in any confined area. He further commented that to smoke and no smoking is allowed in his residence. ¿
at advised that he moved to his current residence Colorado, in February of
1970, and has been employed at AMAX Mine, Henderson, Colorado from June 2, 1965, to present. He stated that he was employed with AMAX at a salary of approximately per year and currently makes
He stated that he was employed with AMAX at a salary of approximately per year and currently makes approximately
per year. He recalled the sale price of his current residence to have been approximately and stated that he financed the house utilizing the GI bill. He stated that his initial house payments were approximately per month. He
stated since his employment with AMAX.
in the Denver area .
Interviewed on 2/21/79 at Henderson, Colorado File # DN 164-640
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SA
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by SA
(DEVP : pfv)
Date dictated
2/26/79
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advised that in addition to his employ- ment in the U. S. Military and with AMAX, he was employed by Offshore Navigation in New Orleans, Louisiana during a
period in 1961,
coast for Shell Oil Company.
He advised that Offshore Navigation still operates out of New Orleans, Louisiana under the name of
He advised that Offshore Navigation still operates out of New Orleans, Louisiana under the name of Patroleum Helicopters. He stated that in late 1961, he accepted employment with Boeing Aircraft where he was assigned as an
was assigned in ferred to
in
and during his employment with Boeing Montana in 1962, and trans- Colorado where he worked Nebraska in 1964.
stated that in 1964, and early 1965,
Colorado, to his employment with AMAX in June of 1965.
advised that
October of 1977. He ex-
plained that in 1965, he was in a
however, this
since that time.
advised that while with Boeing he had no training or experience whatsoever with the Boeing 727 aircraft and/or any other large commercial jet transports.
advised that he is banked at the Jefferson
Bank and Trust Company located at Colorado since He stated additionally he has received no large sums of money in the form of inheritance or from any other source during his life time and stated that approximately two years ago of which was used
Denver, Colorado for approximately to located in Arvada.
since He stated additionally he has received no large sums of money in the form of inheritance or from any other source during his life time and stated that approximately two years ago of which was used
Denver, Colorado for approximately to located in Arvada. Colorado. He advised that the
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in the amount of Angeles, California and the
of Los in the amount of
in Denver, Colorado. He
explained that he has been
whom he Denver,
identified as Colorado.
stated further that he is currently
He stated that his wife was
located in Colorado. He explained that his wife is not currently working.
advised that without investigation on his part he could not account for his activities for the week of November 21 through 25, 1971. He stated that he does recall that sometime during that time period and it is possible that he took the week off an
He stated that he will
consult with his wife in an attempt to reconstruct activities during this period of time and recontact interviewing Agent.
denied any knowledge and/or involvement in the hijacking of a Pacific North West Orient airliner during November of 1971.
denied any knowledge and/or involvement in the hijacking of a Pacific North West Orient airliner during November of 1971.
stated that he has never used the name of D. B. COOPER and has no experience in the area of wilderness survival. He explained that his outdoor activities have been very limited and he does not consider himself to be a hunter or "outdoors person."
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his activities during the week of November 21, through 25, 1971, with his wife and that they had determined that during that week whom he identified
Arvada, Colorado;
and that they had spent the entire week making as
He stated that
under the name of and is currently vacationing in Texas but still resides at He stated that resides in the Denver area and could be reached through telephone number
stated additionally that
residing at
Louisville, Kentucky, telephone number resided at his residence during the entire week of
He stated that resides in the Denver area and could be reached through telephone number
stated additionally that
residing at
Louisville, Kentucky, telephone number resided at his residence during the entire week of November 21 through 25, 1971, and could verify his presence in Denver, Colorado for that week.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
2/27/79
was interviewed at the place of his employment where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents and the purpose of the interview he provided the following information:
advised that while in the U.S. Navy and
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Force. He stated that he was assigned with a
with
the U. S. Navy
where he did He stated while with the U.S.
Air Force he was also assigned in
advised that he has had no experience in the military or in subsequent civilian life with parachuting other than limited training while in the U.S. Navy where he was dropped from a distance of 100 feet by rope with a parachute harness and practice releasing the harness after hitting the water.
Navy where he was dropped from a distance of 100 feet by rope with a parachute harness and practice releasing the harness after hitting the water.
advised that he has never smoked and commented that smoke is an irritant to him in any confined area. He further commented that to smoke and no smoking is allowed in his residence.
at
advised that he moved to his current residence Colorado, in February of
1970, and has been employed at AMAX Mine, Henderson, Colorado from June 2, 1965, to present. He stated that he was . employed with AMAX at a salary of approximately per year and currently makes approximately per year. He recalled the sale price of his current residence to have been approximately and stated that he financed the house utilizing the GI bill. He stated that his initial house payments were approximately per month. He
stated since his employment with AMAX,
in the Denver area.
Interviewed on 2/21/79 at Henderson, Colorado
File #
DN 164-640
SA
by SA
(DEVP : pfv)
Date dictated
2/26/79
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
Interviewed on 2/21/79 at Henderson, Colorado
File #
DN 164-640
SA
by SA
(DEVP : pfv)
Date dictated
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-16957 164-51-5060Memorandum
To
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P*)
Date
10/15/86
From : IA
Subject : NORJAK
On 10/8/86, Washington, telephonically contacted the Seattle Office of the FBI and advised he had received a letter at his place of business, which he felt might relate to the D. B. COOPER case and he advised he would send the original of this letter to the Seattle Office of the FBI.
Attached is letter as furnished by
SET : set (1) at
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to the second-time in- in 15JRS, bic The last time I was colof it very wet. I don't really know if your boss heard from his brother bin Baldwin Park.
back in 81., or not, of course had expressed the wich that splad bu-passed that address, in favor of her's in but B. P. was closer ..
By the way, since you people wwere not entire hek as to what act I was all about, you could hardly be expected to know what acts 243 where all about. Let me attempt now to give you an example about legends.
Shoot out at ok corral, was a local event. But it built & spread back last to become a prational legend .
So, as time went forward, say until november of 197. Not many Agings were forthcoming from out west, then it, happened. A hisacher named D. B. Cooper, peut as it built to capture the imagination of not only the last, but theentire (more)
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1nation, north of South as well. It also become a threath to certain individuals, unbeknown to you. to these indiviquale think tank decided to destroy that legend, but how can, one kill a legkend?
It also become a threath to certain individuals, unbeknown to you. to these indiviquale think tank decided to destroy that legend, but how can, one kill a legkend?" and the answer was very simple, really. They would produce a movie. The Bersuit of D. B. Cooper .
They would let this R rated movie belshown in theatres, and on television at the same time? a movie made for television showing in theatres at the same time? Now your beginning to see something that was abhouse over looked . But that the pump-upfin advertisement on TV. in such amanner that would catch- the- eye of the viewing public. a public that was expecting a good wholesome (in their livingroom) motion pictures then the it from movie wee finally shown on T-V. it turned people off with some of the filthy scenes. Perhaps even the people of fried themselves + thus D. B. Cooper day built not inte a legend, but askel, Muccion accomplished. (more)
DB Cooper-16963
2Nowy come act-3. The straw that broke the legends back.
" The name of D.B. Cooper, was errone- ously type into the hisacher's name by reporton covering the story fol the wine services.
Cooper, was errone- ously type into the hisacher's name by reporton covering the story fol the wine services." the name gwen was Dan Cooper."
"Wasn't their P-R a master stroke?" a name change after, 8- years? Why would they bother? " Dan Cooper Das ... What was so significant about the initiale D-B?" That began to scare them. I will tell you it was a profound initialt it was D. B. Cooper, not Dan. Then I should include act-4, There would be a few people coming to to see if they could find D-B, I lost, So the farmer's planted 6- grand of their $20, at had someone find them on a riverbanks this ruse had a double-edged effect . The fall- out was that the adventures seeking to find this loat would know now that it was impossible, The other side was, if they would loquence D-Brathat they had ik fact found some of bir lost: he would check it out + they would none)
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3mab him in the act.
But D-B, never moved because D-B knew it was nothing but a sting, one that backfixed on the would-be stinger's, Here's how.
But D-B, never moved because D-B knew it was nothing but a sting, one that backfixed on the would-be stinger's, Here's how. The found lost had to be released to the finder, or so it was reported in the media's. Now let. take another look at that condition. First if those 20, bills were identified as those- requested, by DB, and the meurance company that repaid northwest orient airlines the 200,000 then, by law, those funde go back to the rightfull Tower. The insurance company, I finders- fee would be in order under normal circumstances, not 1/2 of what, was found. How we read where come in not all of those $20, 00 bills would be worth up to $1,000 each. But that in itself would have given the sting attempt away. Those" no, I used, were printed after november 24th 1971. Coin collectors would have uncovered that I Paw. So there bills were keft as hard evidence other funds were used to pay off this kid t Insurance co. DB assured me that he knew where 9,998 of the original 10,000 20, are. "So you see horma, how it is .
DB assured me that he knew where 9,998 of the original 10,000 20, are. "So you see horma, how it is ...
DB Cooper-16965
4But DB told me that you can expect him to be in Home November 24,1986, to crawl up B Day, bigger than even before! so please arte to make lots of Buffalo Stew, By the way, their production company Polagram, livas formed for first this one motion pictures of them as suddenly, went out of the movie production business all together ...? You could phone them for this same information, they still have a phone , but, "that's all folker" until November.
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FD-36 (Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype .
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
3/8/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
E/123%.
SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
3/8/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
E/123%.
FROM:
SAC, DENVER (164-640) (P)
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
4
RE COLORADO
ReDNletter to SE, 2/16/79.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle is the original and one copy and for Louisville one copy each of FD-302's of and at Henderson, Colorado, on 2/21/79. Also enclosed for Seattle are rough draft notes of both interviews.
164-81-1A
LEADS
LOUISVILLE
AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Will interview
of suspect in attempt to verify whereabouts during week of 11/21-25/71. 2 )- Seattle (Enc. 6) (RM) 2 - Louisville (Enc. 2) (RM) 2 - Denver
DEVP:jeg (6)
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Will interview return from vacation, and Louisville.
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DB Cooper-16969FD V. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/8/73
Susanville, California, was interviewed at his residence and advised of the
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/8/73
Susanville, California, was interviewed at his residence and advised of the identify of the interviewing Agent with credentials. Frior to any questioning, SA advised of his rights using a "Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form, which read, stated he understood, and signed. TTES advised of the purpose of the interview and furnished the following information:
said that he has been residing in Susanville since his youth and has been located at his residence since the latter part of 1971, to include November 24, 1971. said he had taken a trip to Seattle, Washington, in the latter part of 1971, sometime in Lecember. He had been unemployed for the period of time to include the latter part of 1971 to date.
stated that he believes in the simple life, consisting of vigorous physical activity and not necessarily monetary worth. He reportedly financially supports himself with at Susanville
and with his friend and business associate in Southem California. said that most of his income is from
in the Susanville area as well as some money from his business dealings with his
said that most of his income is from
in the Susanville area as well as some money from his business dealings with his friend in Southern California. said that this friend
had made
said that he knew nothing of the hijacking or extortion of Northwest Flight 305 from Portland to seattle on November 24, 1971.
stated that he had been a member of the and had been qualified as a military parachutist although he had never conducted any free falls.

Interviewed on	12/27/72	al Susanville,	California	File #	8062
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DB Cooper-16970
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The following information was obtained by observation and interview:
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
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Height
519"
Weight
139 pounds
Brown
Brown
Marital status
Worried
Glasses
No
California driver's license number
Susanville, California
Reno, Nevada
Susanville, California
consented to furnish handwriting samples and wrote the following (both right and left handed) :
"Miss I have a box here and would like you to sit bye me"
"Comb"
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EyesFD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
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Date of transcription
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number
Louisville, Kentucky, telephone were contacted at their residence.
Both were advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and of the nature of the investigation, after
Both were advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and of the nature of the investigation, after which they provided the following information:
The
stated that the subject
of
Colorado,
They stated that after Kentucky,
had graduated from
and attended the enlisted in the ning of the Korean War. They stated that had spent about
for one semester, he which was at the begin-
after which he returned to the United States from Japan and took up residence in Colorado, They stated that currently live in Colorado,
and that works for a mining company in the area. They stated that had also
which
The
stated that
? was a
but to the best of their knowledge, he had not and has no experience in flying any large jet type aircraft. They did state, however, that it was
their opinion that he was time he was
and at one They stated that he
is an very knowledgeable and won several awards and letters of appreciation for his
They stated also at this time he works at a church affiliated camp somewhere in the mountains of Colorado, exact location unknown .
that he was time he was
and at one They stated that he
is an very knowledgeable and won several awards and letters of appreciation for his
They stated also at this time he works at a church affiliated camp somewhere in the mountains of Colorado, exact location unknown ..
The stated that to the best of their knowledge, they were unaware of any large inheritance which may have come in contact with recently and they also stated that due to that both he and his wife have had to
Investigation on 3/19/79
at Louisville, Kentucky
File #
LS 164-174
SA
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Date dictated
3/22/79
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DB Cooper-16972
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stated that November of 1971. She stated that she could not remember the exact date, but that she recalled it being some- where around Thanksgiving. She stated at this time both her and her husband went out to Colorado and spent something in excess of a week with and after Thanksgiving. they returned home to Louisville.
She stated at this time both her and her husband went out to Colorado and spent something in excess of a week with and after Thanksgiving. they returned home to Louisville. She stated that
and that he took a week off from
work during
the
She stated that other than appear to be living a
normal life at this particular time and did not appear to be in any serious financial trouble.
The went on to state that both and that neither of them have been in any trouble to their knowledge.
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DB Cooper-16978Dissemination Routing Slip FD-417 (Rev. 1-16-85)
(Copies to Offices Checked) RECORDS SECTION
TO: Director, Att .: SAC, Houston Indianapolis Oklahoma City Albuquerque Phoenix Atlanta Omaha Alexandria Jackson Philadelphia Anchorage Jacksonville Kansas City Knoxville Portland Pittsburgh Baltimore Birmingham Las Vegas Little Rock Richmond Sacramento :
Knoxville Portland Pittsburgh Baltimore Birmingham Las Vegas Little Rock Richmond Sacramento Boston St. Louis Buffalo Salt Lake City Butte Charlotte Los Angeles Louisville Memphis San Antonio Chicago San Diego Cincinnati Cleveland San Francisco San Juan Columbia Dallas Denver Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Mobile Newark New Haven New Orleans New York City Norfolk Savannah Springfield Tampa Washington Field Honolulu
Date 11/20/86 ASAC, Brooklyn-Queens (MRA)
RE:
NORJAK
164-81
GO: SE
REMARKS:
BU # 164-2111
164-81-80620
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED En FILED
NOV 2 4 1986
SAC
ROSS
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FILE #:
1 Albany
unselected: ASAC, Brooklyn-Queens (MRA)
RE:
NORJAK
164-81
GO: SE
REMARKS:
BU # 164-2111
164-81-80620
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED En FILED
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SAC
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FILE #:
1 Albany Seattle Detroit El PasoFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
4/3/79

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-174) (RUC)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111

RE
COLORADO
Re Denver airtel to Seattle dated 3/8/79.
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and seven copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview of and Also enclosed are interview notes of same interview.
Enclosed for Denver is one copy of above FD-302.
Both indicate through interview
that suspect story is substantially correct.
Enclosed for Denver is one copy of above FD-302.
Both indicate through interview
that suspect story is substantially correct. It should be noted, however, that in a later telephone contact after the interview stated that both he and his wife had arrived at house on 11/23/78 and left on 12/20/78, thus leaving 11/21 and 11/22/78 unaccounted for. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 9) 140
verd I - Denver (164-640) (Enc. 1) (Info) 1 - Louisville RWB/scs (4)
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The following investigation was conducted by SC JANICE STANTON:
AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
On January 31, 1979, Records, Secretary of State, advised bez fileo contained mo informatica identifiable with
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT BIXBY, OKLAHOMA
On February 2, 1979, Citizens Security Bank and Trust, advised that according to his
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT BIXBY, OKLAHOMA
On February 2, 1979, Citizens Security Bank and Trust, advised that according to his bank's records, held two accounts at the bank, one from June 15, 1971 to April 12, 1972 and the other from February 9, 1972 until December 11, 1972 under the name
Bixby. The first account held a relatively steady balance in the low four figures while the second account was in the low three figures. He claimed the activity on the accounts would not be indicative of a volume anywhere near
He added that the bank loaned
approximately during this same period of time which was repaid as agreed by
advised that his records further indicated that had gone to Russellville, Arkansas where he had following his leaving Bixby. He added that he had no information indicating how much
nor did he have information regarding customers to whom
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine EFTO CLEAR
Date
2/22/79
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-244) (RUC)
NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Re Little Rock airtel to Oklahoma City 1/10/79.
Enclosed are two copies each of two inserts regarding investigation conducted at Oklahoma City and Bixby, Oklahoma.
ADMINISTRATIVE
On 1/30/79,
Oklahoma Employ-
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Oklahoma City considers this matter RUC'd. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2-Seattle (Encs. 4) 1-Oklahoma City JLH/mam (3)
Rui 4L/8/5
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Russellville, Arkansas,
advised that in early June, 1972, he of land near Dover, Arkansas. gave
him
cash for that property. was just moving back to Arkansas from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area when he purchased that property. He does not know the exact date bought the property from him, but does know that it was in early June, 1972.
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File #
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
5/8/20)FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET :
5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/10/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SE
Q
Re Kansas City airtel to Seattle, 11/7/78, and Little Rock airtel to Seattle, 10/3/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and two copies of FD-302 of
For the information of Seattle, currently has a full beard. No effort has been made by Little Rock to interview however, such . interview will be conducted if requested by 00.
This case is considered RUC in the Little Rock Division.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 3) Perc! KD 1 - Dallas (164-191) (Info) 1 - Oklahoma City (164-56) (Info) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (Info) 1 - Little Rock DLA/bng (6)
Rec. 5/18/79
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Date:
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Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Precedence)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) (SJRA)
RE :
NORJAK (A)
00: SE
¥ 9.33
ROBERT RACKSTRAW
On 2/5/79.
(PROTECT IDENTITY) ,
telephone
telephonically contacted the FBI, San Jose, Calif. , and advised that
ROBERT RACKSTRAW. Source stated
Source advised that he is providing this information to the FBI because he read in the newspaper that RACKSTRAW is possibly identical to D.B. COOPER, the man who hijacked an airliner in 1971 and thought that the FBI would possibly want to talk concerning RACKSTRAW's activities.
The source requested that his identity be protected
On 2/5/79, California, telephone appeared at the San Jose FBI Resident Agency and provided the following information:
met ROBERT RACKSTRAW during
Recently
saw a picture of RACKSTRAW in the paper and identified
him 2 - Seattle 2 - San Francisco WRS : rvs (4)
164-81-8069
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San Jose FBI Resident Agency and provided the following information:
met ROBERT RACKSTRAW during
Recently
saw a picture of RACKSTRAW in the paper and identified
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met RACKSTRAW while
working in a California.
restaurant named
RACKSTRAW came into the restaurant a casual conversation occurred and acquainted.
and RACKSTRAW became
knew RACKSTRAW by his true name.
Shortly after meeting, and RACKSTRAW moved to San Jose, California. is certain that she and RACKSTRAW were in San Jose during November of 1971. During the period in question, November, 1971, to 1973, she saw RACKSTRAW on a daily basis, RACKSTRAW very rarely was gone overnight and cannot remember that RACKSTRAW was gone overnight during November of 1971.
RACKSTRAW smoked occasionally, but not remember his brand of cigarettes.
could
Referring to RACKSTRAW's mannerisms, she described him as robust, but polite in speech, with no noticeable accent.
could
Referring to RACKSTRAW's mannerisms, she described him as robust, but polite in speech, with no noticeable accent. He talked fast on occasion.
During November and December, 1971, RACKSTRAW had a full mustache, and she does not remember him shaving it off. At the time RACKSTRAW was about twenty-eight (28) years old and looked his age.
After RACKSTRAW moved to San Jose in September or October of 1971, RACKSTRAW enrolled in and attended real estate school. About January of 1972, RACKSTRAW
Later on
California,
California. The last four numbers of her telephone number are
In 1972, RACKSTRAW got a second job working at the Radio Shack in Cupertino, California.
advised that there was no indication whatsoever that RACKSTRAW obtained a sizeable amount of money during the time that she knew him, 1971-1973.
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stated that during this time, there was no indication that RACKSTRAW was involved in any illegal activity.
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stated that during this time, there was no indication that RACKSTRAW was involved in any illegal activity.
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3* AIRTEL
3/8/79
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
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00:
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Re Los Angeles teletype to Sacramento, 2/5/79, and Sacramento airtel to Bureau, 2/6/79.
RE: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
ROBERT RACKSTRAW, San Joaquin County Jail, French Camp, California, refused to give consent,to having major case prints taken without the advice of his attorney, Oakland, California, b6 b7C
On 3/7/79, Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Eastern District of California, Sacramento, California, contacted RACKSTRAW's attorney, Oakland, California, and advised that desired the FBI to obtain a court order prior to obtaining major case prints from ROBERT RACKSTRAW.
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In view of the above, Sacramento is conducting no further investigation in this matter subsequent to receiving a subpoena for RACKSTRAW's major case prints.
2 - Bureau 2.
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In view of the above, Sacramento is conducting no further investigation in this matter subsequent to receiving a subpoena for RACKSTRAW's major case prints.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2 A 4 *
7 BUREAU OF INVESTIGIT ₾ 4 DO
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-50 (P)
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111

LATENT CASE NO.

March 8, 1979
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TO:
SAC, Sacramento
Suba
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 2/6/79
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Sacramento SPECIMENS: Copies of finger and palm prints of Robert W. Rackstraw, FBI #977973E
The unidentified latent prints previously reported in this case are not identical with the submitted prints, which are enclosed.
Enclosures (3) 2 } Seattle (164-81)
164-81-8071
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Enclosures (3) 2 } Seattle (164-81)
164-81-8071
SEARCHED 0 INDEXED SERIALFELD KAM FILED MAR 1 2 1979
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY,
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Priority CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
3/16/79
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
Re ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, Sub #933
Re Sacramento airtel to the Bureau, dated 3/8/79. For information of all recipients, on 3/15/79, AUSA District of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, advised
as follows :
Departmental Attorney telephonically advised this date that he had received a communication from one Attorney. Oakland, California, advised him that he represents
telephone a client whom he did not identify who is willing to provide information which will prove he is the UNSUB in this
Oakland, California, advised him that he represents
telephone a client whom he did not identify who is willing to provide information which will prove he is the UNSUB in this matter in return for immunity from federal prosecution. instructed to have the Portland Case Agent contact by telephone in an attempt to determine the validity of this claim and to evaluate the potential for benefit to this investigation.
It is noted that during the period April, 1978 to March, 1979, investigation has been conducted to eliminate or involve one ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW. RACKSTRAW is now only 35 years old, and at the time of the hijacking in this matter, would have been approximately 28 years old. UNSUB in this matter was described as late 40's or early 50's in 1971, with the median age of the description being 48 years. This
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would indicate a disparity of approximately 20 years, and RACKSTRAW would
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would indicate a disparity of approximately 20 years, and RACKSTRAW would not appear to be a very good suspect.
RACKSTRAW has been the subject of highly publicized prosecution for major crimes in California, and is now incar- cerated in a California penitentiary. The Sacramento Office advised in May, 1978, that at that time RACKSTRAW was in custody feigning a back injury which required him to be transported in a wheelchair. Custodial personnel felt he was doing this in an attempt to effect a possible escape. It was noted that RACKSTRAW is a former U. S. Army Green Beret and Vietnam veteran highly skilled in the use of his hands and feet as weapons.
Sacramento Office further advised that on 5/4/78, Stockton, California Police
Department advised he has heard that in Oakland, California,
is a lawver
He wondered if this might indicate that RACKSTRAW's suspected involvement in the 1975 theft of explosives at the Felton Quarry, Santa Cruz, California, some of which were later acquired from the New World Liberation Front by the FBI at Richmond, California in early
this might indicate that RACKSTRAW's suspected involvement in the 1975 theft of explosives at the Felton Quarry, Santa Cruz, California, some of which were later acquired from the New World Liberation Front by the FBI at Richmond, California in early 1976, might mean that RACKSTRAW intentionally obtained the explosives for the radicals. He stated that reportedly was formerly in partnership with another reported reportedly
San Francisco Police Department,
In view of the above information, Portland SA after consultation with Supervisor of the Seattle Division, suggested to AUSA that in furtherance of Departmental Attorney
request. AUSA was furnished a list of questions which could be asked anyone claiming to be UNSUB in this matter, the answers to which could only be known by the UNSUB and investigators close to the case. was not provided with the answers to the questions.
Subsequently, on the same date been in telephonic contact with
advised he had who requested the list
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of questions be furnished him in writing. stated he would provide such a written list of questions to with the stipulation that not release the list of questions.
stated he would provide such a written list of questions to with the stipulation that not release the list of questions.
The above for information. Portland will maintain contact with AUSA for any subsequent developments.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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-3 *- UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle)

DATE:
4/25/79
RE: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW Sub #933
Re Portland airtel to the Bureau, dated 3/16/79.
On 4/23/79, AUSA for the District of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, advised he had received a letter from Attorney Oakland, California,
letter to
This letter was a response to dated 3/15/79, in which furnished
with a list of questions to be answered by client prior to any negotiations or discussions concerning the possible prosecution of that client.
This letter was a response to dated 3/15/79, in which furnished
with a list of questions to be answered by client prior to any negotiations or discussions concerning the possible prosecution of that client. advised the letter from stated as follows :
"Dear
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"I am in receipt of your letter of 15 March, 1979, and agree to abide fully by its terms. I have discussed the contents of said letter with my client. At this point in time, he is not interested in pursuing the matter. This change in plans stems from personal problems which may well resolve themselves in the near future and allow us to once again pursue this topic.
"I shall consider the matter closed until I hear otherwise from my client and, in that event, I will contact you once again.
"Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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"Very truly yours,
"/s/
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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that AUSA stated he presumes from the above client, as
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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PD 164-41
that AUSA stated he presumes from the above client, as anticipated, was unable to answer the questions posed.
In view of the above, Portland does not feel any further inquiry concerning this suspect is indicated.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
2
DATE: 2/1/79
P
FROM
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
4
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SE
Re LV let, 9/25/78.
After several unsuccessful attempts,
was contacted by SA at his residence Reno, Nevada.
advised his real name was and he changed his name for business purposes. He further advised that
and resides with her at the stated he was currently the .
above address.
(gold mining), a Nevada corporation.
From personal observation and interview, it was determined that was not identical with the captioned UNSUB in this case.
1
stated he was not an experienced sky- diver and in fact, had used a parachute only once in his life when he was in military service during the Korean
1
stated he was not an experienced sky- diver and in fact, had used a parachute only once in his life when he was in military service during the Korean conflict and was forced to bail out when a military aircraft developed trouble. He further advised that in November, 1971, he was residing at
in Reno, and to the best of his recollection, he was at home on 11/24/71.
further advised that his knowledge of aircraft is very limited and he has no expertise whatsoever in this regard.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ELIMINATE
2 - Seattle I - Las Vegas JFR/dnn (3)
SEARCHED 164-81-8074 INDEXED. SERIALIZED LAM FILED 10 FEB1 2 1979
Reci 5/18/19
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Play
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HENdann
D.B. Cooper, where are you?
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP): - More than 1,000 suspects have been investi- gated in the D.B. Cooper hijacking - the nation's only unsolved air piracy case, the FBI says. Now there's specula- tion the FBI has another suspect .. . [
A man calling himself D.
Cooper hijacking - the nation's only unsolved air piracy case, the FBI says. Now there's specula- tion the FBI has another suspect .. . [
A man calling himself D. Cooper parachuted from an airliner with $200,000 and disappeared without a trace in the rugged terrain.of Washing- ton state more than seven years ago ..
ROBERT WESLEY ,Rackstraw .-- pilot, explosives expert and a suspect in assorted crises - was sought for. questioning in the Cooper case last year,' FBI agent Pete Norregard confirmed.
But Rackstraw disappeared, officials said, by faking a plane crash in Mon- terey Bay to avoid trial on check-kiting charges. Now he's in custody again. Rackstraw, 35; is in San Joaquin jail on $650,000 bail.
"He's a hell of a con man - you'd buy a used car from him every time,"
said Deputy Dist. Atty. Clark Sueyres. "He was also in the Pacific Northwest operating a light plane service at the time of the D.B. Cooper hijacking and was trained in parachuting while, .a Green Beret.
. "I think that's how the speculation started. I know it crossed the minds of the Stockton police investigators and they mentioned it to the FBI.
I know it crossed the minds of the Stockton police investigators and they mentioned it to the FBI."
The FBI in Seattle is handling the ... Cooper case, and would not confirm or deny interest in Rackshaw.
THE COOPER hijacking occurred Nov. 24, 1971, on a Northwest Airlines flight between Portland and Seattle. Cooper let passengers off in Seattle and collected $200,000 ransom and four parachutes.
After the plane took off again, he bailed out over forest land in Clark County, Washington. No trace of him, the parachute or the money has ever been .... reported, .. despite . several searches.
The crime was before there was a statute of limitations on air piracy cases, so the ·investigaton is continu- ing, authorities said.
Rackstraw was arrested Friday in Southern California for trying to dupli- cate a pilot's license and medical certi- ficates at a Fullerton printing shop, authorities said.
He was returned to Stockton to face charges of grand theft of an airplane, possession of explosives, check forgery and issuing checks with insufficient funds.
He was returned to Stockton to face charges of grand theft of an airplane, possession of explosives, check forgery and issuing checks with insufficient funds.
Last Oct. 11, six days before he was to have gone on trial on those charges, Rackstraw took off in a rented plane on a flight from Stockton to Monterey.
The Federal Aviation Administra- tion said Rackstraw radioed a mayday distress call and said he was going to ditch the plane in the bay after report- ing smoke in the cockpit.
But officials said that was a hoax and the plane was later found, repaint- ed, at a Southern California airport.
Associated Press "D.B. Cooper" ... artist's sketch of missing skyjacker.
164-51-8075
MAY 1. 8 1979
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Writing i American He said, "The I surely will joi; . hand for the lo the '80s."
He said suburb limits, who had "Crabgrass Curtain.
America® accused of plot
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He said suburb limits, who had "Crabgrass Curtain.
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O O This PERSON who was FORMERly Employed At ANDERSON HICKEY HERE MAY be SAME PERSON IN this clipping. THE PERSON who was FROM BE HERE IS w/m, Dob. HE holds TEXAS D.L. HE gives different AddressEs And has A PLACE IN MEXICO ON the Coast. His D.L. Address, his Registration ON his vehicles Address And the Address given to his EmployEE ARE All diFERENT. HE WAS FIRED FOR dishonesty And WAS ON LEAVE of AbscENCE At the time this Story ON the clipping. HE was dischARGEd FROM AIR FORCE IN 8 NOV69 At SERVICE I KNOW And HE does RESEmble the picture IN this clipping. LEFT the country to Belgium FOR 7 YEARS AFTER the $200,000.00 SkyJacking IN Washington. HE claimed to be Able to
yet when Employees At ANDERSON And HICKEY SPOKE to him, he did Not undERshAnd A word of it.
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/5/79
FROM
HAH
SAC, DALLAS (164-22) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is a xerox copy of a newspaper article datelined Stockton, California, entitled, "D.B. Cooper, where are you?" and on the reverse side is a handprinted note furnished to the Tyler Resident Agency of the FBI by -Henderson Police Department,
Henderson, Texas. This information is being furnished to the Seattle Division for any appropriate investigation deemed necessary.
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Received 5/18/79 1-01-8076
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-169943/5/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, DALLAS (164-22) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is a xerox copy of a newspaper article datelined Stockton, California, entitled, "D.B. Cooper, where are you?
Savings Plan
DB Cooper-169943/5/79
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, DALLAS (164-22) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is a xerox copy of a newspaper article datelined Stockton, California, entitled, "D.B. Cooper, where are you?" and on the reverse side is a handprinted note furnished to the Tyler Resident Agency of the FBI by Henderson Police Department,
Henderson, Texas. This information is being furnished to the Seattle Division for any appropriate investigation deemed necessary.
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DB Cooper-16995FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
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4TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype 
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
5/2/79
DABAR SUBJECT:
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC) 
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
tule
Reference Minneapolis Airtel to Portland and Seattle 4/23/79.
Enclosed for Portland and Seattle is one copy each of an article that appeared in the St.
Date
5/2/79
DABAR SUBJECT:
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC) 
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
tule
Reference Minneapolis Airtel to Portland and Seattle 4/23/79.
Enclosed for Portland and Seattle is one copy each of an article that appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Wednesday, May 2, 1979 captioned "Dead or alive, D. B. Cooper where are you?".
Since no further investigation remains in the Minneapolis Division, this matter is RUC. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) rerd 2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 1 - Minneapolis RCA: kou (5)
14)
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(Time)
DB Cooper-16996XX AIRTEL
5/2/79
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41).
FROM :-
SAC., MINNEAPOLIS (164-73). (RUC)
SUBJECT;
NORJAK (A).
00: SEATTLE
Reference Minneapolis Airtel to. Portland and
Seattle 4/23/79.
Enclosed for Portland and Seattle is one copy each of an article that appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on. Wednesday, May : 2, 1979 captioned ."Dead or alive,. D. B. Cooper where are you?".
Since no further investigation remains in the Minneapolis Division, this matter. is RUC .. 2 - Seattle (Enc .. 1) 2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 1 - Minneapolis RCA: kcu.
Since no further investigation remains in the Minneapolis Division, this matter. is RUC .. 2 - Seattle (Enc .. 1) 2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 1 - Minneapolis RCA: kcu. (5)
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Lp en
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
4/25/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111
sub D
Re Portland telephone call of Portland SAC to Seattle
SAC, 4/23/79.
On 4/23/79, Portland, Oregon, telephone
advised that
telephonically Lake Merwin, Washington. On her way home on 4/22/79, from the lot, she noticed a piece of white cloth in a tree on the right hand side of the road going south, approximately five miles
On her way home on 4/22/79, from the lot, she noticed a piece of white cloth in a tree on the right hand side of the road going south, approximately five miles from Lake Merwin, between Fargher Lake and Amboy, Washington. She advised the cloth appeared to be heavy silk or possibly fiberglass material, raveled on the edges and about 18 inches long and 12 inches wide. She immediately thought of the COOPER case and thought the cloth could be a piece of the parachute. She advised she could direct an Agent to the site.
On 4/24/79, accompanied SC JOAN M. THOMAS and SA to the location and pointed out the cloth, which was not possible to identify from the highway. Upon retrieval, however, it was determined the cloth was part of a corn and barley bag from Albers Milling Company.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle 2 - Portland
dry Suit
in portland
elamented
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FROM:
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12/27/78
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, , BUTTE (164-26) : (RUC).
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00 : Seattle
Enclosed for Portland is one business card .of. D. B. COOPER, Director, COOPER's SKYDIVING SCHOOL, Sky Harbor Field, Salem, Oregon. .
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TREASURE ENTERPRISES, 3815 Rickenbacker Drive,, Boise, Idaho, advised a man came into her office sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on 11/22/78. He wanted to rent a 172 Cessna airplane to go to San Francisco and San Diego for three weeks. said she could not approve, the rental
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Race
Sex
White Male
2 - Portland (Enc. 1): (AM) 
- Seattle. (164-41) (AM) 1 - Butte IIVR/nmw (5)
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this man as follows :
Race
Sex
White Male
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- Seattle. (164-41) (AM) 1 - Butte IIVR/nmw (5)
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Height 'S': 6"
Weight. Approximately 200#. Hair Gray Face Round
A composite copy of D. B. COOPER was displayed
to
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TREASURE ENTERPRISES . were recontacted on. 11/28, 11/30, and 12/5/78, at which time it was determined the man had not returned to rent a plane. In the even't that he does return, the FBI. will be notified immediately:
LEAD-
PORTLAND DIVISDN
AT SALEM,' ORE GON'
Will attempt to locate .D. B. COOPER .in care of COOPER's SKYDIVING SCHOOL, Sky Harbor Field, Salem, Oregon, for interview.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS ..
DB Cooper-17000
2 * FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/5/79
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
(1
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
Re Butte airtel to Portland, 12/27/78.
164-81-19669
Enclosed for Seattle is a business card of D. B.
COOPER, Director, Airline Jump Operations, Cooper's Sky
Diving School, Sky Harbor Field, Salem, Oregon.
As evidenced by the information contained in the enclosed card furnished Seattle, it appears the card is a novelty item of no investigative value. There is no Sky Harbor Field located at Salem, Oregon.
On 1/4/79, inquiries with officials at the Salem, Oregon, airport and the Salem Flight Service determined there are no sky diving schools located at Salem.
UAC Seattle, no additional inquiries will be made regarding Cooper's Sky Diving School. 2-Seattle (Enc. 1) 2-Portland '
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. AIRTEL RoutineUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 3/10/79
FROM
:
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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For information purposes,
Tacoma, Wash., telephone
advised that she has seen a man in her neighborhood recently who looks very much like D. B. COOPER. He drives a Pickup Truck with WA LIC 
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FBI
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/26/79
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00:Seattle)
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RE SUSPECT :
WASHINGTON
On 1/18/79,
Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/26/79
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00:Seattle)
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RE SUSPECT :
WASHINGTON
On 1/18/79,
Washington message phone
no home telephone, ,
(residence of
, telephonically contacted the Portland Office
to furnish the following information:
She met a man named
currently unemployed, area, who lives in a
1 believed to be in the Swift
five miles west of
Washington, approximately one and a half years ago. feels resembles COOPER, unsub in this matter, but she could not give a physical description of added that he is very polite and mild-mannered.
She
The above for information and any investigation deemed necessary by Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
I know of no one who look
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
1/29/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
/
RE :
Western Academy of Films, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
For the information of Seattle, at approximately 9:47 a.m., 1/29/79, an anonymous mature female contacted the Portland office and asked to speak with the Agent in charge. She was referred to SA and at that time furnished the following information:
She has some information pertaining to a case in which the FBI has an interest. She asked if SA had a pencil and paper, and when he replied affirmatively, she stated "Well copy down this information.
She asked if SA had a pencil and paper, and when he replied affirmatively, she stated "Well copy down this information." SA asked her to what the information pertained, and she advised it pertained to a case in which the FBI has an interest, that she had tried to give the information to the Los Angeles Police Department last year, but they did not seem interested. She then said write down "Western Academy of Films, 845 Beech Avenue, British Columbia, telephone 685- 1718,
NO
Action
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per 5/8/79
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SA inquired as to what the information pertained to, and the woman stated "Well, it has to do with the skyjacking over Woodland, Washington, but if you're not interested, I'll hang up." She then hung up.
The long distance operator advises the above telephone number is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The long distance operator advises the above telephone number is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The anonymous female did not state what connection may have with the instant matter or whether or not he was a suspect.
The above is for information of the Seattle Office and any action deemed appropriate.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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PBS: cmh 1.
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent (SA) on November 30, 1978, at Miami, Florida:
telephone number , furnished the following information:
She advised that she read an article in the November 26, 1978 edition of the Miami Herald and stated from the composite photograph published in that paper, this individual appeared to resemble one She advised that she met this at Sweetwater Park during the 4th of July celebration. She advised that they became friendly during this encounter and both she and her husband invited him to her house because he was saying he could get a job for one of their daughters in the field of modeling or at a real estate school.
friendly during this encounter and both she and her husband invited him to her house because he was saying he could get a job for one of their daughters in the field of modeling or at a real estate school.
advised that during the time that he visited their home, he told them that he had wrote a book, but could not publish this book under his name. further stated that another reason he could not publish this book was that he was in need of financing, which would require about advised that during this was hinting for the
conversation, she felt that he to help him with financing and to actually give him money. She advised that he never came out directly and asked for money.
She advised that while at her house he stated his children were all dead as a result of some unexplained tragic accident. She related that he indicated that he owned a house and a condominium in Hialeah and had funds which he could not touch because they were tied up. She advised that he had stated that he was the vice president of the Jaycees chapter in Miami, but she had called the Jaycees office and had learned that he was simply a member and was told that
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She advised that he had stated that he was the vice president of the Jaycees chapter in Miami, but she had called the Jaycees office and had learned that he was simply a member and was told that
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She advised that is different from the composite photograph in that he is bald on the top of his head, which is completely shiny. She further related that he had talked about the Weiss Real Estate School in Miami and that he could get her daughter into the school.
advised that several days after his visit to their house, he called wanting to enroll her daugher and son-in-law in this real estate school and that he could make all of the arrangements. At this time he also offered to put up the enrollment money.
advised that at this time she became very suspicious of this individual and told him that her daughter had changed her mind and was not at all interested in attending real estate school. She further advised that he stated that he owned a house in North Carolina and in Miami in addition to his Hialeah holdings.
She further advised that he stated that he owned a house in North Carolina and in Miami in addition to his Hialeah holdings. She further advised that he had related that he had written a book and that he used to be in the
of
Complexion Decent Eyes Hair
Appearance
provided the following description
Age Height Five feet and ten inches Weight 185 to 190 pounds Fair
Light blue Brownish blond Bald on top, hair only on sides Neat, wore sunglasses.
advised that she would be moving to a new location in the same neighborhood very shortly, but that she could be reached at telephone number
had previously advised that
telephone number was This number had been determined to have been subscribed to by Airtek Corporation, Belcher Oil Company, 2050 Coral Way, Miami, Florida.
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While at the residence, a call was placed to this telephone number and it was determined that a was not reached for a conversation. was at that location.
While at the residence, a call was placed to this telephone number and it was determined that a was not reached for a conversation. was at that location. 
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent (SA) on January 8, 1979, at Coral Gables, Florida:
Belcher Oil Company, 2050 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida, made available the employment application for and also furnished the following background information concerning him:
birth date is and that he made application for employment on December 8, 1972. They advised that since the time he applied, they have known him They advised and have always recalled him to be a bald person. They advised his application reflects that he was employed from January 1969 through 1971, at Sears, 13th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, He was terminated in March 1971, His application reflects that he was unemployed between March 1971 and December 1971. From December of 1971 through February 1972, he was emploved at Grants Store, Kendall was a His application re-
Plaza.
From December of 1971 through February 1972, he was emploved at Grants Store, Kendall was a His application re-
Plaza.
flects that from April through August 1972, he was a Keyes Realty and a Rossman Realty His file reflects that
he was a United States Air Force veteran, Serial Number He left the service with the and served from
rank of and worked in the
listed his Social Security Account Number as He name residing at Miami, and marital listed his height as 6 feet 2 inches, weight 195 pounds, wife's
status as currently divorced. salary while at Grants from December 1971 through February 1972, was listed as per week. 
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medical record was obtained from Veterans Administration Hospital, Linwood Division, Augusta, Georgia, dated November 1, 1973, concerning This record reflected that
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been known to smoke. She described him as having light brown hair on the sides, but has been bald since the time of his employment at Belcher. She advised that in her opinion he has probably been bald for quite some time before that. She stated that in her opinion he was approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, had a round face, and that he was always talking about schemes. She described him as one who after five minutes of conversation, the average person would realize that he is not an intelligent person. She advised that he is approximately 200 pounds and has a light fair complexion with light blue eyes. He wears regular glasses, but never sunglasses. She advised that he has been divorced from his wife for quite sometime. She further advised that during the whole time she has known him he has been
She advised that part of her function at the job is to handle matters associated with the credit union at the company, and she stated that
She advised that
has a
during the whole time she has known him he has been
She advised that part of her function at the job is to handle matters associated with the credit union at the company, and she stated that
She advised that
has a
and she does not
know that he lives at any particular address. She advised that she has heard other people state that She further advised that from a review of his application, it reflected that he attended general insurance school during the year 1971, at 5900 S.W. 72nd Street, Miami, Florida, where She further advised that she believes still resides at
but they have been divorced for quite sometime.
Color composite photographs of Unknown Subject (UNSUB) were displayed to both and to and after viewing the photographs, both advised that does not look like
UNSUB. Both advised that is a dreamer and a fantasizer, and do not believe that he was capable of hijacking a jet liner.
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DATE:
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
1/26/79
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
W/26
SUBJECT:
SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (RUC)
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
A
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TO:
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Enclosed for Seattle are two investigative inserts dated 11/30/78 and 1/8/79, at Miami, Florida.
memorandum
1/26/79
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
W/26
SUBJECT:
SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (RUC)
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
A
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TO:
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Enclosed for Seattle are two investigative inserts dated 11/30/78 and 1/8/79, at Miami, Florida.
No further investigation is being conducted by Miami Division.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR, 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-17011SHERIFF
LEWIS COUNTY
WILLIAM H. WIESTER SHERIFF
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOX 750 CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON 98532 (206) 748-8887
"THIS OFFICE DEDICATED TO SERVING YOU" February 5, 1979
Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 2nd Seattle, Wa.
Dear Sir:
NR
I was contacted by telephone this date by a Centralia, phone
she has information on a suspect in the D. B. Cooper hijack case. '
She states see special indices 164-81 b6 b7C
states further the suspect told her that he rode a plane to Seattle the night of the hijack and also states he threw some items our of the plane.
'
She states see special indices 164-81 b6 b7C
states further the suspect told her that he rode a plane to Seattle the night of the hijack and also states he threw some items our of the plane.
Suspect's name is OR PAR he also uses his
.She states is from the
of the Centralia area.
She believes is now living in the southern California area.
I have no idea the value of her information, only that she is a stable person and has been long active in the Red Cross blood program in this county.
Sincerely, W.H. Diester W. H. Wiester, Sheriff
WHW:ml
Subj:
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TO:
SAC, ALISAIDRIA (104-73)
PROMI:
SAC, WFO (164-160) (RUC)
KORJAK (A) (00:STATTLE)
On 2/4/79, Arlington, Virginia, telephoned WO in regards to a composite drawing of D.R. COOPER appearing on page 2 of tho "Washington Star" (Sunday, 2/4/79). said that on seeing the picture, her immediate reaction mas She said that it took her some time to recall
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said that
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said that on seeing the picture, her immediate reaction mas She said that it took her some time to recall
SITO
seid that
which would have been
said that
in the carly 1060'S. No wont
On at least one occasion he
may have had a Scandinavian background that may occasionally be detected in his speech pattern.
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AF ARLINGTON. VIRGINIA. Will personally contact to assess her b6 b7C
credibility and thereafter thoroughly interview for additional descriptive data and background information OB
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 3/15/79
TO:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
new
Re WFO airtel to Alexandria, 2/8/79.
unselected: Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 3/15/79
TO:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
new
Re WFO airtel to Alexandria, 2/8/79.
For information of WFO,
Arlington, Virginia, is an office building which houses
some eight businesses. WFO is requested to furnish ad-
ditional information regarding
obtained
during complaint call to include her residence address
and appropriate phone number to facilitate contact.
LEAD:
ALEXANDRIA
AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. Will, upon receipt of above, contact and interview ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
4/16/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
6
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)
TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
4/16/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
6
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)
NORJAK (A)
1
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Alexandria airtel to WFO, 3/15/79; and WFO
letter to Alexandria, 3/20/79.
Based on information furnished by WFO, Alexandria unable to locate
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2/12/79
SAC, CHICAGO (164-748) (RUC) 
D.C. COOPER CAA - AIRCRAFT PIRACY (00: SEATTLE)
For information Seattle, Chicago file in this matter has been destroyed.
The following information has been provided by
described himselfl Wheaton, Illinois. It is noted
further advised he has received medical treatment, including hospitalization,
stated in conversation with an individual he knows only as he was told D.C. COOPER, subject of instant matter.
is noted
further advised he has received medical treatment, including hospitalization,
stated in conversation with an individual he knows only as he was told D.C. COOPER, subject of instant matter. is alive and well and living in the Camaro Islands. stated has
related to him D.C. COOPER, now using the name also known as (aka) and is currently serving under the Camaro Islands. advised claims the money from instant matter was lost and is still located somewhere in Western United States.
stated he has no idea whether or not any of the above is factual, and knows of no way any of the above can be verified.
The above is being furnished to Seattle for information purposes only.
Chicago conducting no further investigation.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (
)
DATE: 3/2/7
FROM
: 34
SUBJECT: WORJACK 1 
Susp.cl
E On 3/2/79, Administration, Tacoma, ''n. PD, telerhonically advised that he has a reliable confidential source who has been in the Woodland,
PD, telerhonically advised that he has a reliable confidential source who has been in the Woodland, Wn. area recently and this source has furnished him some information regarding D. E. Cooper.
advised tht the source advised that there is one who works at the Lami-glass (PH) Co. at Woodland, Wn. and fits the description of D. B. Cooper. was missing from work at the time of Forjack, he has taken special flying and jumping lessions, and he is alleged to have remarked prior to Norjack that he was getting ready to make a big score.
Source advised at the Lami-glass Co.
that is back working
Seattle
: At Woodland, Wn.
Will conduct appropriate background investigation re to determine if he could be identical to D. B. Cooper.
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate :
5-2-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET Airtel Routine 
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
4/20/79
TO:
SAC, INDIANAPOLIS
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
On 4/18/79,
2
Carmel, Indiana, telephone telephonically contacted the Portland Office to advise that she has a suspect in mind who may be identical with unsub in this matter. She declined to furnish any identifying information concerning her suspect until she had the opportunity to view the artist's conception composite sketch.
A Xeroxed copy of the artist's conception was sent directly to by mail on
4/18/79.
did advise that her suspect has dark eyes and hair, is approximately 40 years old at this time, but may be older, and is just under 6' tall. It is noted in this regard that unsub was described in 1971 as being in his middle or late forties or possibly in his fifties.
It is noted in this regard that unsub was described in 1971 as being in his middle or late forties or possibly in his fifties. The medium age was approximately 48 years old. In view of this age disparity, suspect would not appear to be very likely.
LEADS
INDIANAPOLIS
AT CARMEL, INDIANA. Will contact
for any information she may possess of possible
2 - Indianapolis 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
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value to this investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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1
NORJAK (A), 00 : SEATTLE. BUFILE 164-2111.
ON APRIL. 25, 1979,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TELEPHONE
FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :
HE IS A
AND
HE BETWEEN 6:00 AND 7:00 P.M., APRIL 24, 1979, HE OVERHEARD A CB CONVERSATION AMONG APPROXIMATELY FOUR CB UNITS CONVERSING ON CHANNEL 29.
, APRIL 24, 1979, HE OVERHEARD A CB CONVERSATION AMONG APPROXIMATELY FOUR CB UNITS CONVERSING ON CHANNEL 29. FROM THE CONVERSATION, IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THE PARTIES WERE LOGGING TRUCKERS OPERATING OUT OF THE WASHOUGAL, WASHINGTON, AREA. THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT HAVING FOUND AND RECOVERED A QUANTITY OF OLD $20 BILLS FROM A LOGGING ROAD IN THE WOODS.
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THEY MENTIONED THAT ALTHOUGH THE BILLS APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN THERE FOR SOMETIME, THEY WERE IN GOOD ENOUGH CONDITION THAT THEY COULD READ THE SERIAL NUMBERS. THEY SPECULATED THE BILLS MIGHT HAVE COME FROM THE COOPER SKYJACKING CASE. ONE OF THE PARTIES USED THE HANDLE STATED HE HAS AN WHOSE NAME IS POSSIBLY AND STATED IF SHE LETS HIM GO HE WILL GO HUNTING THIS WEEKEND FOR MORE OF THE BILLS. ONE OF THE PARTIES STATED HE HAD TO LEAVE TO TAKE EIGHT LOADS OUT AND IT WAS MENTIONED THAT ONE OF THE PARTIES HAD 20 LOADS TO GO TO AUBURN. ONE OF THE PARTIES USED THE HANDLE
AND ONE OF THE PARTIES USED THE CALL SIGNALS
CONTACT WITH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
ONE OF THE PARTIES USED THE HANDLE
AND ONE OF THE PARTIES USED THE CALL SIGNALS
CONTACT WITH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) OFFICE, PORTLAND, OREGON, DISCLOSES CB LICENSE IS LISTED TO
SHELBY, OHIO
NEITHER FCC NOR HEADQUARTERS OF REACT, CB ORGANIZATION AT PORTLAND, HAVE ANY RECORD OF HANDLES OR
CLEVELAND AT SHELBY, OHIO. DETERMINE CURRENT LOCATION
OF HOLDER OF CB LICENSE
AND SET OUT LEAD FOR INTERVIEW.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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stated if future contact with him is necessary the above phone number is his office and he can be reached there from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday.
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Title: D.B. COOPER
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The Cricket's 'D.B. Cooper' is leap into rare experience
Jane Murray and Don Amendolia in 'D.B. Cooper'
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164-81-8098"The D.B. Cooper Project," in its remiere production at the Cricket Theatre, is a work of unique dra- thatic imagination that boggles most conventional assessments. ...
Even when John Orlock's "musi- cal fantasy" goes amiss, it still con- tinues to add up small points toward an impressive theatrical.
Even when John Orlock's "musi- cal fantasy" goes amiss, it still con- tinues to add up small points toward an impressive theatrical. and emotional totality
The very concept is enough to make most of us shake our prosaic heads. Many playwrights could come up with some grabby story ideas about D.B. Cooper, the pseud- onym for the 1971 hijacker who parachuted from an, airliner over Washington state and disappeared into legend with $200,000 in as yet unrecovered ransom money.
[But a drama that deals only with his pre-heist humdrum? A -life so mud-fence,.all-American -unre- markable? Wholly without any large gestures or commanding characters? And interspersed with poignant or funny little songs?
I can only ask you to accept on faith that Orlock's off-beat idea somehow works: It is grabby pre- cisely because it does not try to grab, or pander to our dramatic ex- pectations. Wisely · keeping. it small, almost the seed of an idea, the author has created something able to grow and spread in any di- rection our own imaginations are able to follow.
it small, almost the seed of an idea, the author has created something able to grow and spread in any di- rection our own imaginations are able to follow.
Orlock took his text from a let- ter signed "D.B. Cooper" that was sent to several newspapers a month after the crime. The writer (whoever he was) denied being a professional criminal ("I. never even got a parking .ticket") but said: "I am no modern day Robin Hood," and added, "Unfortunately, I do have only 14 months to live." The letter speaks of .a life that had been filled with "agony, tur- moil, hate and more hate" and ex- plains that the extorted money
"was to gain a few fast grains of peace of mind."
. It is the person who would have written. such a letter. that fasci- nates Orlock .. Happily, he. was not influenced by the sensational my- thologizing of the crime in con -. structing his imagined character. His chief interest centers on what, in terms of ordinary American life,. some average man would regard as "agony, turmoil. and hate," what he might consider "peace of mind" in facing an early death, even what image of a "Robin Hood" he felt honor-bound to reject.
and hate," what he might consider "peace of mind" in facing an early death, even what image of a "Robin Hood" he felt honor-bound to reject. .
. So, we start with the 'drably mundane figure of Aaron Tarkus, who runs a failing gas station in Camden, N.J., is unhappily and childlessly married to someone from high school and has no emo-
outside weekend FV football with two nonentity buddies.
Orlock's amusing and-original "Indulgences in the Louisville Har-
fem" was a hit last season at the Cricket, but this new play; by tri umphing over its very imperfec Utions, reveals a growing depth sensitivity and awareness that true; drama. is created inside characters and to the degree that they are giv- en functional human. reality and di- mensions.
It is these qualities that confer interest and a'strangely urgent sig- nificance on the unpromising Aar- on. Tarkus and his dreary associ- ations-not 'as some latent superman but as a .Joe Doakes whose hurts and hopes are as im- portant to him as those of any towering dramatic characters.
In the amazing hands of Don Amendolia, 'Aaron almost imper- ceptibly emerges from a negligible jerk- (
In the amazing hands of Don Amendolia, 'Aaron almost imper- ceptibly emerges from a negligible jerk- (a whining commentary on the frauds and baubles of the American Dream) into something Hike epic pathos. He acquires odd stature, however misguided, in his determination finally to do at least
DB Cooper-17029one thing right-even if it is too late and even if it is wrong. In the process, in extremity, we see the. unrecognized (or defeated) better! feelings and possibilities that had lain sadly fallow in him all along. This sounds very heavy; but: Or lock and the Cricket crew drop.it on us only after laying a deceptive groundwork, part frisky -inconse- quence and part commonplace hu- man troubles.
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Fred Thompson is Aaron's busi- ness partner and original "brains" of the hijack scheme to break them out of their circular hopelessness. Clive Rosengren is the other loud- mouthed boob, equally unlikely for such. high enterprise.
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Mildly surreal staging. devices establish the fantasy tone: All the props (beer cans, eating utensils, 'things") are twice life-size; the people wear ghastly
devices establish the fantasy tone: All the props (beer cans, eating utensils, 'things") are twice life-size; the people wear ghastly bargain-base- ment garments in clashing colors and patterns; revolving backdrop panels inject them into changing
times and places.
.. I found the music only sporadi- cally effective. "Betty's Waltz," sung by Jane Murray, broke my heart as Aaron's wife mourned dead love over a box of face pow- der-the long-ago last gift he had given her-"bought on sale." "This Is My Sister" is delightful- comic patter, the roommate complaints of sexy Camille Gifford and "plain- Jane" Dolores Noah-unwittingly involved with the hijack plotters. Too many of the numbers, how-
ever, seemed irrelevant padding,! and not interesting enough as sepa-) rate songs. Perhaps intentionally; (to avoid slick "musical" lyri-) cism?), most were played in the wrong key for individual singers,; making the voices unmelodious and words often unintelligible. .
. But, a gritty truth and deeply: moving humanity cut through both the usefully distancing whimsy and the unneeded artifice to make "D.
But, a gritty truth and deeply: moving humanity cut through both the usefully distancing whimsy and the unneeded artifice to make "D.B. Cooper" a rare theater expe rience.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SPC
SUBJECT:
D.B. COOPER; aka-
et. al.
Crime Aboard an Aircraft
00: Seattle
At approx. 6:00pm, 3/23/79, writer was telephonically contacted by anonymous male caller who provided the following information.
Caller stated that he was
Caller advised he is the man who flew D. B. COOPER out of Woodland, Wa., the night of the sky-jacking and COOPER agreed to pay this man $10,000.00 for services rendered.
Caller claims to be in contact with subject and stated he has scheduled a meeting with same for afternoon of April 13,1979. Caller advised COOPER will meet him between 1:00p to 1:30pm, at the TRAVELRS TAVERN, 9th & Stuart, Seattle, Washington. Caller stated that COOPER is using the name of 1 Caller provided the following descriptive data of D.
Caller stated that COOPER is using the name of 1 Caller provided the following descriptive data of D.B. COOPER: COOPER is to be wearing boots to the meeting, it is not known the exact style of boots to be worn. COOPER is also said to be 5'8" tall and approx. 1501bs., and will be wearing his hair in a crew cut. COOPER also is said to bave a
· Also COOPER will have a ring with an amber stone on his right ring finger. COOPER will be wearing a .357 mag. in shoulder holster and should be considered A&D.
Case agent was contacted by writer and advised of above conversation.
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DATE: 3/26/79Legend of a hijacker comes to Cricket Theater
By Mike Steele Staff Writer.
On Thanksgiving. Eve. 1971; a mild- mannered man using the name D.B. Cooper hijacked a -Northwest Air- lines 727 and, somewhere south of; Seattle, parachuted.
1971; a mild- mannered man using the name D.B. Cooper hijacked a -Northwest Air- lines 727 and, somewhere south of; Seattle, parachuted. out clutching $200,000 in $20 bills. He hasn't been seen since.
It was a great mystery and Cooper became something-of a folk hero. Songs were-written about his daz- zling escapade and D.B. Cooper took. his place alongside Robin Hood, Jean . Lafitte and all three musko teers.
Almost overlooked during the epi- sode, however, was a letter received by several newspapers a month after the hijacking. It was written by a man who, claimed to be Cooper The letter said ="Fam no modern day-Robin Hood Unfortunately:I-do have only 14 months to live." He took the money, he wrote, "to gain a few fast grains of peace of mind."
One who didn't overlook the letter was playwright John Orlock. "I was fascinated by that letter," explained the 33-year-old writer, "especially a part where he wrote about living a life of agony, turmoil, hate and more hate. It was a beautiful piece of writ- ing, straightforward and simple, the kind of letter.
"I was fascinated by that letter," explained the 33-year-old writer, "especially a part where he wrote about living a life of agony, turmoil, hate and more hate. It was a beautiful piece of writ- ing, straightforward and simple, the kind of letter. a D.B. Cooper would have written. Let's face it, the hijack- ing was one of the great acts of imagination of our time, the idea of taking the money and leaving üle airplane up there.
"I clipped that letter and put it in my files for a few years. I. was thinking about it. during that time, however, and it kept coming out in my mind.as · a musical, a small cabaret musical. Then five years ago we performed a . rough draft of it in a workshop at Penn State where I was teaching. It jonly had five songs and only two or three of those original scenes remain Įtoday."
But he has worked and reworked i !! since, and last year " The-D.B. Coo- Iper Project" was done ima reading during-the Cricket Theater's late! night works-in-progress series. It worked well enough that the Cricket is presenting it on its main stage be- ginning Friday through May 5, under Lou Salerni's direction.
The play; like most of Orlock's to date, will be a comic drama.
It worked well enough that the Cricket is presenting it on its main stage be- ginning Friday through May 5, under Lou Salerni's direction.
The play; like most of Orlock's to date, will be a comic drama. It won't be the big, metaphorical statement he'll be after but, as.he put it, "just people in a situation, a look at what: happens when interesting characters are placed in a situation that will knock them around. I never start a play saying. 'I want to say this.' It's deadly. . What really makes me- cringe is when a playwright uses the' title of the play as a metaphor in:the. play, you know, here comes the. Streetcar Named Desire. I look for character. and let metaphors find themselves through them."
Orlock's characters tend to be based on historical fact, then shot through! with the writer's imagination. His "Indulgences in the Louisville Har -- em," one of last year's hits at. they
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Cricket, featured a mesmerist from the International Institute of Science and Populism. The mesmerist, it turned out, was mute and had to be accompanied by a friend who said all his words for him though the ideas behind the words, we were as- sured, were the
The mesmerist, it turned out, was mute and had to be accompanied by a friend who said all his words for him though the ideas behind the words, we were as- sured, were the mesmerist's.
He has also written plays about a man who played the organ in a Bos- ton subway station and about the: Golden Girl; the first female baton twirler to march with a college marching band. His latest play, re- . cently given in the Cricket's works- , in-progress series, "Revolution of the Heavenly Orbs," is about a 12th-cen- , fury French cathedral builder.
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lock's plays to date it is the way he . begins with logical, historical situa- tions and lets those situations zoom through logic right off the wall, often into surprisingly tender emotions ..
"The humor is so important," said Orlock, "in terms of holding an audi- ence. If you can make them. laugh they'll follow you anywhere, right through logic into areas you could never get them to follow you normal- ly. You simply can't bore an audi- ence and move them too. I'm learn- ing that more and more, how to hold an audience and how I can turn that back in on itself or into_a different
I'm learn- ing that more and more, how to hold an audience and how I can turn that back in on itself or into_a different Tevel."
He pulls his _comedy from many- styles. "I've been watching Abbott- and Costello lately," he said; "It's just absolutely primal, basic materi- al, beautifully built. The 'Who's on First?' sketch is to comedy what Bach is to music. I also watch old television series, like Sgt. Bilko. It was well written formally and just needs a content injection. And I love Moliere.
"What I'm after is situational com- edy, the kind that builds from char- acters to the point where the audi- ence finally says 'Oh, no, he isn't really going to do that!' It takes a bit more time to build those situations as opposed to just joke humor, but it's so much richer."
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"I have a background in piano,". he said, "but I haven't composed much. I did do some small film scores and .. some commercial work; but not much. The one song last year in- 'Louisville Harem' was my first the- ater song. I.don't think I can really describe my style. I look for theater music, songs that are scenes in them- selves. I like a lot of early Kurt Weill music-but I'm still. exploring. This piece is scored for two pianos, harp and either percussion of strings. Nor sure yet. I had a tuba in there first but Whenthe harp came ml dropped it. The harp-was an amazing- instrument, perfect, ethereal flying music."
Orlock is a native of Philadelphia and has taught at both Penn State and Boston University. He set out to become an actor and director but about nine years ago took a playwrit- ing course that showed him to be a writer of some skill. He soon won a Shubert Playwriting award to study at Penn State, where he wrote his first full-length play.
He soon won a Shubert Playwriting award to study at Penn State, where he wrote his first full-length play.
"I felt the great satisfaction of hear- ing an audience respond," he said, "and found out how nice that could be. I wrote only off and on for a while but I was getting more and more reinforcement and finally in late 1973, when I began .. 'D.B. . Coo per,' I made the commitment to playwriting.
Ele came to Minneapolis in 1975 be: cause he was tired of teaching and Had heard the theater scene was promising. He and his wife loaded up a U-Haul and breezed into Minneap- olis on Labor Day. He spent the first: year- selling. calculators. at.Dayton's: by day; teaching theater at the Guild- of Performing Arts at night .. He wrote and directed a few shows there and finally, a year ago, was; named a playwright-in-residence at. the Playwrights' Lab.
"It is a very, very useful program," he said .= "I'm still involved with it: It's an opportunity to take good ac- tors and a director and say All right, I'd like to present this work.
= "I'm still involved with it: It's an opportunity to take good ac- tors and a director and say All right, I'd like to present this work. And their work on it and see how it plays. Out of the Lab work I can hear the piece, rewrite it and work it out. I still like to work this way. Th) Cricket's works-in-progress series has worked out the same way. It's very nice way to bring a play along.'
Starting next fall, Orlock .will be- come the Cricket's literary manager in charge of reading new; scripts, helping with play selection and, of course, writing.
"Above all," he said, "it-will be a. steady salary. I'll phase out most of my teaching and be able to concen-" trate on professional theater. In fact, until they asked me to take that posi- tion I had seriously thought about go -- ing back to college teaching, just to put bread on the table. I wasn't too, happy with those prospects. Belleye me, it feels much better to be in the theater.'
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Cooper made a quantum leap into mists of mythology By John Kerans
You can't tell a book by its
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Northwest 727 hijacker
Cooper made a quantum leap into mists of mythology By John Kerans
You can't tell a book by its cover. Nor a crook.by the crime; he's com .. mitted. But- . if you can't read the' book, or you can't find the crook- then surely some speculation's per -. mitted.
Take the case of D. B. Cooper, who 71/2 years ago used a bomb threat to. take command of a 727 jet, then par- achuted to freedom with $200,000 ex- torted from Northwest Airlines. No trace of Cooper was ever found. And since it's the only such unsolved crime in American history, you could say Cooper wrote the book on skyjacking. But- he took . the :: book along the night he made his quantum leap .. And that's where the speculat tion begins;
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John Orlock began to wonder about D. B. Cooper a few weeks after the. crime was committed. Orlock found a letter purportedly from Cooper re- printed in the New York Times and he clipped it out. Orlock still has that clipping, though it's .. . yellowed . with age.
(In the letter, "Cooper" said in part that he had only 14 months to live and that "I knew from the start that I
(In the letter, "Cooper" said in part that he had only 14 months to live and that "I knew from the start that I wouldn't be caught.")
"I read it and got the feeling of a+ man who finally decided to do some- thing with his life. There was a great sadness and a great courage here," says Orlock, his fingertips touching. the clipping."
"If this was indeed the case, that he was dying-and.I am sure that he is now dead-then there was a certain justice here. It was a haunting piece of writing. Most importantly, I could feel a 'personality' emerging."
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164-81-8100More than a personality, emerged. Sp aid a play, "The. D. B. Cooper Pr ect," which. opens Friday . nightsat the Cricket Theater. Orlock cautions that the play is not simply about sky-
jacking. "I just tried to write; good, characters.
Orlock cautions that the play is not simply about sky-
jacking. "I just tried to write; good, characters. The skyjacking is. just. a hook. It's not about that. It's about people and how they respond under! certain circumstances."
The circumstances here are those of failure .. "Cooper is a man for whom! nothing has ever gone right. His mar- riage went down the drain. His gas: station folded. He's been passed over by the American dream. He's not a folk hero. He's a negative personal- ity. But he has a transformation: He becomes D. B. Cooper.
But what if the letter was a fake? What if John Orlock was inspired by the contrivance of a prankster?
"No!" says Orlock firmly. "There is a feeling here that is right for me. The flow in the letter is thought-by- thought. It COULD have been a fake. But as a playwright, I would have had a hard time writing a better let- ter than this.
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The article about the letter was pub- lished six "days before Christmas. And it ran a little short. So somebody at the New York Times stuck in a holiday slogan to bring that column of the newspaper to its proper length.
So somebody at the New York Times stuck in a holiday slogan to bring that column of the newspaper to its proper length.
It reads, "Remember the neediest.' Right there on .John Orlock's clip- ping.
The reporter:
Leverett Richards thinks the D .- B. Cooper letter was a fake.
"It just didn't seem to jive with the: facts in the case," Richards explains.
Richards certainly has .the facts. They fill one full drawer of his desk in the newsroom at the Portland Or- egonian. He's been following the case since the night it happened.
"Besides, Cooper couldn't have sur- vived. It quickly became evident to me that he landed in Lake Merwin. That's up in Washington state, about
35 miles north of Portland, where the FBI figured he made the jump. It's my bet that Cooper's body is still down there.
"I'm.a.pilot. And I've talked to. pilots; who were- flying that night. There. was terrific turbulence. Cooper couldn't have picked a worse night.
"If this fellow Cooper could organize a letter, he would have.organized the skyjacking too and he didn't.
"If this fellow Cooper could organize a letter, he would have.organized the skyjacking too and he didn't. Every- body I've talked to-pilots and para- chutists-they all feel his chances for survival were pretty grim."
But Richards will concede one thing. It's a hell of a mystery. Last January, somebody found a plastic placard from the rear stairs of a 727 jet in . the suspected drop area. But aside from that, there have been no other clues.
And what abom Cooper's character? He was a-born loser "Richards, snaps. He had no upbringing. That's no way -to do things. I don't have much patience with those who think they can get rich at the expense of others.
"But you asked me about his charac- ter. Well, he was from a broken home or he had no family. Because no one has ever been reported miss- ing that matches his description.
"Obviously, he has no military expe- rience as a parachutist or a pilot. Otherwise," Richards rasps in disbe- lief, "he would have known you couldn't bail out there. It's rough country.
Otherwise," Richards rasps in disbe- lief, "he would have known you couldn't bail out there. It's rough country. It was overcast. And I don't see how he could have known the elevation."
Leverett Richards won't be coming to see "The D. B. Cooper Project." He can't get away from work. But his son-a research scientist at the 3M Company in St. Paul-has promised his father he'll see the show and re- port back.
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The storekeeper:
Just as firmly as Leverett Richards. talks about D. B. Cooper in the past, then storekeeper Germaine Tricola. describes him in the present ..
"Of course, he's alive!" she says with a. smile. "Cause nothing's ever been found. We've-lost folks before; but we've always found the remains."
Until recently, Tricola ran the Ariel. Store & Tavern. It's tucked into the. foothills of Washington's Cascade Mountains, at a point directly below: which Cooper is calculated .to have hit the silk. Up. the road lies. Lake Merwin.
foothills of Washington's Cascade Mountains, at a point directly below: which Cooper is calculated .to have hit the silk. Up. the road lies. Lake Merwin.
"Fell into the lake? He couldn't have. With the-drought.we had two. years. ago, something-would have "shown up. Body -parachute, money- bag something. You could even see the tree stumps then
For several years,. Tricola -- who. . moved to Washington from Hugo,. Minn., 30 years ago-has staged a D. .B. Cooper party on Thanksgiving. The party has drawn guests from as. far away as Toronto and as near as the local FBI office in Portland. Tri- cola just sold the store, but the new . owners plan to continue the tradi- tion.
The Ariel Store & Tavern caters to the logging crowd. Rough-men doing. . rough work, clearing away tall pines, ·fir and cedars clustered together so thick that the sunlight has a hard time getting through.
(A man on a parachute might have a hard time getting through, too. But" there are plenty of "clear cuts" where the logging companies have toppled the timbers and taken them out on trucks.
But" there are plenty of "clear cuts" where the logging companies have toppled the timbers and taken them out on trucks.);
"We've had jumpers land right next
DB Cooper-17037o the store. Last year, a professional parachutist from Portland and two of his students came right down. think that's what Cooper did.
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"He was a man who liked a. chal- lenge., A loner. I don't think he need- ed the money. Maybe he didn't have anything to do on Thanksgiving.":
If this is where D. B. Cooper landed with the $200,000 ransom, then he fell in with good company .. A long time ago, before reforestation pro- grams, the loggers had a slogan.
Simply put, it read: "Get yours and "get.out."
The psychiatrist
David Hubbard cursed the idea of a musical about D. B. Cooper when he. learned of it.
"I'm of the opinion that this type of j' thing doesn't need to be perpetuated. Cooper represented no ideals and no ; values. He's not a folk hero. He was a man acting selfishly. The number of people who can be harmed by. men who think they'll be immortal -.
He was a man acting selfishly. The number of people who can be harmed by. men who think they'll be immortal -. ized is innumerable."
In 1971, Hubbard wrote a book called "The Skyjacker." It's the only psychiatric study of the "skyjacking personality," and it's based on doz- ens of interviews with men who com- mitted the crime.
Hubbard's premise-is that we . are bound together by twofold gravity. One part is physical-which holds us to earth. Another- is emotional-1) which holds us to each other: Sky- jacking, he concludes, is a defiance Jof both realities.
'Hubbard also believes in "muta- tions." One man commits the crime; another emulates. it. Cooper-he points out-was not the first to get to- gether parachutes, bombs and dis- guises. A Canadian tried the same trick in Calgary three weeks before. Hubbard assumes Cooper read about it and tried to go the Canadian one better. He did-the Canadian, was caught and Cooper was not.
Cooper created nothing," says- Hub baud= "He was an imitative creature like all The rest who followed.
Cooper created nothing," says- Hub baud= "He was an imitative creature like all The rest who followed.
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There certainly were plenty to fol- low-though none succeeded. Even- tually ;. the back stairs on 727 jets were modified to lock in flight. And that was the end of that .:
"I' took the notorious and made it commonplace," says Hubbard. "You want to take the commonplace-and D. : B. Cooper was commonplace -- and make it notorious. I don't buy that."
Psychiatrist David Hubbard does all his work at the Aberrant. Behavior Center in Dallas. He lives nearby. Back in 1971, Hubbard-like Coo- per-received.$200,000.
But Hubbard's money came from `a .. private.benefactor. It was given to fi- nance a-study on skyjacking.
John Kerans is a.free-lance writer.
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DB Cooper-17038x Airtel
4/23/79
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TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00 :: SEATTLE
ReMPtelcals to Portland 3/23/79, and 3/26/79. Enclosed for Portland and Seattle is one copy each of the following: i
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Airtel
4/23/79
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TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00 :: SEATTLE
ReMPtelcals to Portland 3/23/79, and 3/26/79. Enclosed for Portland and Seattle is one copy each of the following: i
1. D. B. COOPER project program. 2: Minneapolis Tribune article dated 4/8/78, captioned "Legend Of A Hijacker Comes To Cricket Theater."
3 ... . Minneapolis Tribune article dated 4/8/79, written by. JOHN KERANS, captioned "Northwest 727 Hijacker Cooper Made . A Quantum Leap Into Mists Of Mythology!"
4. - Minneapolis Tribune article dated 4/16/79, captioned, "The Crickets 'D. B. Cooper" Is . Leap In. Rare Experience."
On 4/13/79, SA attended the D. B. COOPER project play at the Cricket Theater, 13th and University Avenues Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Play presently scheduled to run through . 5/5/79. No derogatory information relative to Bureau interests presented in this play or subsequent reviews of this play or newspaper. articles. Matter RUC at Minneapolis.
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DB Cooper-17039FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dalo of Iranscriplion
5/9/79
On this date, two letters and one envelope were received from the Cricket Theatre located at 345 13th Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The letters were received from an
at the theatre.
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advised that one envelope was lost at the theatre and that it was postmarked Chicago and received on the 10th or Ilth of April, 1979. This envelope contained a short typewritten letter addressed to the Cricket Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and signed "Sincerely yours, This which were obtained, were addressed to letter was obtained. The second letter and envelope, and The Cricket Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The letterwas addressed to the Cricket Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. "Dear and typewritten signed ·
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164-81-8102

Interviewed on	5/7/79	Minneapolis, Minnesota al File #	Minneapolis 164-73
"Dear and typewritten signed ·
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164-81-8102

Interviewed on	5/7/79	Minneapolis, Minnesota al File #	Minneapolis 164-73

by SA	:ska Date dictated	5/8/79

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions 'of the FBI, It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; it ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Airtel
5-8-79.
Julie
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN :.: DOCUMENT SECTION;
FBI LABORATORY)
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS. (164-73) (C)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00 :: SEATTLE
Enclosed. for Document Section, FBI Laboratory, is one- envelope and two letters. : Enclosed for .Seattle are Xerox copies of the letters and envelope.
From. 4-13-79 to 5-5-79, a musical . production: was presented at the Cricket Theater at. 345 - 13th Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota, entitled, "The D. B. Cooper Project.": This production is based on titled air hijacking
The fact that tuo typewritten letters were written to the
": This production is based on titled air hijacking
The fact that tuo typewritten letters were written to the Cricket Theater by an individual who signed the letters came to the attention' of the" Minneapolis Office in a newspaper article dated 5-2-79 in the: St. Paul Pioneer Press ..
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requested a receipt for the letters and desired their return. She further advised that numerous individuals at the theater handled the envelope and.letters. One envelope received by the theater was lost.
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.advised that it was postmarked. Chicago and was received at the theater on 4-10-79 or 4-11-79. The second envelope :was postmarked Los Angeles and received at the theater on 4-25-79.
Chicago and was received at the theater on 4-10-79 or 4-11-79. The second envelope :was postmarked Los Angeles and received at the theater on 4-25-79.
The Document Section of the FBI. Laboratory is requested to conduct a typewriter analysis of the letters and envelope and upon completion' forward them to the Identification Division, Latent Fingerprint Section for .examination.
Office of origin is requested to advise FBI Laboratory if further specific requests for examination of these letters and: envelope is advisable.
Upon completion of examination, Minneapolis has promised return of letters to Cricket Theater.
DB Cooper-17042 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10/24/78
was contacted at
telephone
of which
and he provided the following information:
stated he could recall from memory that was buying
and in his opinion, should have netted profits annually during the years 1971 and 1972.
of more than
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SI 16-1-81-8104
Interviewed on
10/16/78
al Duncanville, Texas
File #
Dallas 164 1928
by SA
jm
Date dictated
10/18/78
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
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SI 16-1-81-8104
Interviewed on
10/16/78
al Duncanville, Texas
File #
Dallas 164 1928
by SA
jm
Date dictated
10/18/78
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is fooned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-1,7043FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70) 1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
10/24/78
was contacted at
telephone
of which
and he provided the following information:
stated he could recall from memory that was buying
and in his opinion, should have netted profits annually during the years 1971 and 1972.
of more than
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5: 164-81-91601
Interviewed on
10/16/78
at Duncanville, Texas
File #
Dallas-164-1928-
by SA
jm
Date dictated
Loke/ 78 14
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-17044UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT* memorandum
DATE: 10/24/78
REPLY TO
JAK ISAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (RUC)
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUR-G (302 only)
00:
DB Cooper-17044UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT* memorandum
DATE: 10/24/78
REPLY TO
JAK ISAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (RUC)
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUR-G (302 only)
00: SEATTLE
SUB J
Re Little Rock airtel to Seattle dated 10/3/78.
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an FD 302 reflecting interview with on 10/13/78. Enclosed for Little Rock are two copies of same FD 302.
On 10/16/78, Ampex Corporation, 1615 Prudential, Dallas, advised he was not with Ampex Corporation in Dallas prior to 1973. He further stated company records maintained at Dallas only went back to 1973.
advised had left Ampex
Corporation to
Duncanville, Texas, and might remember
stated Ampex Company records for the years 1971 and 1972 could be obtained from Ampex Corporation in Opelika, Alabama, telephone #205-745-7643.
Receiving offices note Dallas file number is now 164-1928.
In view of the information provided by no lead is being set forth by Dallas to check Ampex Company records at Opelika, Alabama.
Dallas is considering this case RUC to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2)- Seattle (Enc.
provided by no lead is being set forth by Dallas to check Ampex Company records at Opelika, Alabama.
Dallas is considering this case RUC to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2)- Seattle (Enc. 2) Vcc'd. Co 2 - Little Rock (Enc. 2) 1 - Dallas DWF/ jm
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan RU.S.Government Printing Office: 1976-241-530/3018
164-81-8105
OCTOB 1773 FOI-SENIE 4
DB Cooper-17045
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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NORJAK (A)
SẮC, SEATTLE (164-81)
00: SEATTLE
Re Little Rock airtel to Seattle dated 10/3/78.
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an FD 302 reflecting interview with on 10/13/78. Enclosed for Little Rock are two copies of same FD 302.
On 10/16/78,
Ampex Corporation, 1615 Prudential, Dallas, advised he was not with Ampex Corporation in Dallas prior to 1973. He further stated company records maintained at Dallas only went back to 1973.
advised had left Ampex
Corporation to
Duncanville, Texas, and might remember
stated Ampex Company records for the years 1971 and 1972 couldbe obtained from Ampex
advised had left Ampex
Corporation to
Duncanville, Texas, and might remember
stated Ampex Company records for the years 1971 and 1972 couldbe obtained from Ampex Corporation in Opelika, Alabama, telephone #205-745-7643.
Receiving offices note Dallas file number is now 164-1928.
In view of the information provided by no lead is being set forth by Dallas to check Ampex Company records at Opelika, Alabama.
Dallas is considering this case RUC to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2- Seattle (Enc. 2) 
2 - Little Rock (Enc. 2) 1 - Dallas DWF/ jm (5)
16-1-51-SICE 4
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DATE:	10/25/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE RE:
TO:
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Re Denver letter to Little Rock, dated 10/5/78.
Enclosed for Kansas City are one copy of re Denver letter; one copy of Minneapolis letter to Seattle, dated 9/21/78; one copy of Las Vegas letter to Minneapolis, dated 7/11/78; and one photo of
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A review of file at
copy of re Denver letter; one copy of Minneapolis letter to Seattle, dated 9/21/78; one copy of Las Vegas letter to Minneapolis, dated 7/11/78; and one photo of
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A review of file at Little Rock reveals is currently living in Columbia, Missouri, with her husband. who is employed on and can be contacted through the
LEADS :
KANSAS CITY DIVISION
AT COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Will display photo of in spread to b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2-Kansas City (Enc. 4) LSeattle (Info) (164-81) 1-Denver (164-640) (Info) . 2-Little Rock RJOC/jfm (6)
164-81-8106
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-17047
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DATE:
10/25/78
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
RE:
TO:
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80)
Re Denver letter to Little Rock, dated 10/5/78.
Enclosed for Kansas City are one copy of re Denver letter; one copy of Minneapolis letter to Seattle, dated 9/21/78; one copy of Las Vegas letter to Minneapolis, dated 7/11/78; and one photo of
A review of file at Little Rock reveals is currently living in Columbia.
of Minneapolis letter to Seattle, dated 9/21/78; one copy of Las Vegas letter to Minneapolis, dated 7/11/78; and one photo of
A review of file at Little Rock reveals is currently living in Columbia. Missouri, with her husband, who is employed on and can be contacted through the
LEADS :
KANSAS CITY DIVISION
AT COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Will display photo of in spread to b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2-Kansas City (Enc. 4) LSeattle (Info) (164-81) 1-Denver (164-640) (Info) 2-Little Rock RJOC/ jfm (6)
164-81-8116
4 OCT2 0173
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
DB Cooper-17048
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RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO .BALTIMORE OCTOBER 11; ,1978 .:
THE DEFENSE CENTRAL INDEX OF INVESTIGATIONS (DCII) IS.
COMPUTERIKIS INDEX OF SECURITY , APPLICANT AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVY FILES: COMPILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GOD) . ON NOVEMBER 2, 1973 A SEARCH OF THIS INDEX WAS CONDUCTED
IN SUCH A WAY AS TO RETRIEVE ANY INFORMATION PERTAINING
ON NOVEMBER 2, 1973 A SEARCH OF THIS INDEX WAS CONDUCTED
IN SUCH A WAY AS TO RETRIEVE ANY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ANY
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DB Cooper-17050FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/7/78
On November 3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring
Y- NOV 0 5 1978 - SEATTLE 1
DB Cooper-17050FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/7/78
On November 3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who skyjacked Northwest Orient flight out of Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971.
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Investigation on 11/3/78 Columbia, Missouri at	File # = KC-164-80 SE 164-81 = 8108

by SA	/irh Date dictated	11/7/78 b6

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-17051
b7cFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/7/78
On November 3, 1978, Columbia, Missouri, was contacted at her residence and viewed a photographic spread featuring was unable to identify
any individual in the photographic spread as being identical to the individual who skyjacked.