that years ago, had approximately in cash, which he deposited in the 1st International Bank, Frazier Park, California. never mentioned where he got the money. She added that he has never worked as far as she knows and could provide no reason for him having that amount of cash.
sated that several months ago the D.B. COOPER incident was aired on Unsolved Mysterious. She stated that after seeing the television program, she feels that resembles an aged D. B. COOPER. At this point. indicated that her involvement in the was in She stated that from her experience and belief, could be an aged D. B. COOPER. She described as a white male, approximately 57 years of age, gray balding hair, 5'11", 235 pounds. When asked specifically about making
statements about being D.B. COOPER, hijacking airplanes or extortion, could provide no information which could connect them as being the same person, other then resembling each other.
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She stated the house does not have numbers but is bleived to be owned by who has a Commercial Center, Pine Mountain Club. stated that is a good friend of
and may not be totally cooperative, unless approached
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CLETS revealed numerous California driver's license under the name The check reveal several in the 57-60 age group, but none with a Frazier Park or Pine Mountain Club address.
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recontacted the FBI office, and advised that had no further information to provide. He also stated that is still residing in Pine Mountain Club, according to
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 5/8/92
CARINA CARON
: SAC, SACRAMENTO
: SAC, Los Angeles
OUR 164-81
SUBJECT : NORJAK
CAA 00: SEATTLE
ONR (164-497) (C-1) (P)
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Enclosed for Sacramento and Seattle are two copies of a map reflecting Pine Mountain Club, California, and two copies each of an investigative insert.
The Los Angeles Office of the FBI received
information from Sherman Oaks, California that he is acting as an intermediary for a woman who wants to remain anonymous. He stated that the woman, who wanted to use the name connected to the and has some information to provide the FBI
He stated that the woman, who wanted to use the name connected to the and has some information to provide the FBI regarding a person who resembled D.B. COOPER.
Arrangements were made to have appear at the Los Angeles Office.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
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CONFIDENTIAL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS Date 5/12/92
TO
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Y: SAC, NEW ORLEANS (164A-81) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Reference suspect,
Seattle's airtel to New Orleans dated April 24, 1992.
Reference communication advised that an anonymous caller had telephoned the Sacramento office and suggested that was possibly identical to UNSUB in this matter.
The caller advised appearance is similar to artist composite of UNSUB. Caller stated that was currently employed at PETROL TRUCK in Shreveport, Louisiana. The caller described as an adult, white male with and moustache.
Shreveport Resideht Agency, New Orleans Division has determined that there is no PETROL TRUCK in the Shreveport, Louisiana area; however, there is a PETRO FUEL LUBE AND TRUCK STORE.
Shreveport Resideht Agency, New Orleans Division has determined that there is no PETROL TRUCK in the Shreveport, Louisiana area; however, there is a PETRO FUEL LUBE AND TRUCK STORE.
black male,
On May 5, 1992, contact was made with
of PETRO FUEL ISLAND, phone
white male, PETRO LUBE,
phone and white female, IRON SKILLET TRUCK STORE. and reviewed their personnel files for the various under the PETRO STOPPING CENTER. Their records show no employee by the name of or COOPER, another possible name provided by Seattle. When given the 2 - Seattle 3 - New Orleans TDM:jd (5) ELIMINAÑO
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description of none of the aforementioned could recall ever having seen this person. A canvassing of the area to question long term employees who may have known provided no information.
As there is no further investigation to be conducted, this matter is considered RUC'd.
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Date
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SUBJ
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Re Sub: J. (miscellaneous persons); Denver's airtel to Omaha, dated 11/20/91; and Omaha's airtel to Seattle, dated 1/21/92.
suggested that an individual known to her as who lived in Marion, Iowa, might be identical to the unknown subject (UNSUB) in this matter. She stated she met through an and he was On one occasion,
recalls seeing a
When asked,
he replied, furnished no other information which would
indicate that might be identical with the UNSUB, but it was a feeling that she had.
The Omaha Division advised by airtel, dated 1/21/92, that contact was made with
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looked through a city directory and found the name and she thought this person was identical to a as it turns out, she later met and realized he was not the same person known to her as She further advised she and she believes she will see him again in April or May, at which time she will contact the Omaha Office to furnish further information which may lend credence
known to her as She further advised she and she believes she will see him again in April or May, at which time she will contact the Omaha Office to furnish further information which may lend credence to the fact that she believes is identical with the UNSUB in this matter. 2- Seattle (SE 164A-81) RNN : hw
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In view of the above information, no leads are being set out at this time to further investigate and it does not appear that there is any reason to believe is identical with the UNSUB. If and when provides additional information, this matter should be reviewed to determine if the possibility exists that may be identical with the UNSUB.
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₹TRI-COUNTY METRO NARCOTICS SQUAD
120 West Michigan Ave. . Lansing, Michigan 48933
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S.A. Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 Second Ave. Room #710 Seattle, WA 98174
Dear Sir:
The enclosed information pertains to a subject who was under investigation by the narcotics unit I was previously assigned to in Kalamazoo,
Room #710 Seattle, WA 98174
Dear Sir:
The enclosed information pertains to a subject who was under investigation by the narcotics unit I was previously assigned to in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I believe he is currently He is
It came to my attention that was rumored to be the D. B. Cooper
who had hijacked, ransomed, then jumped out of a passenger jet sometime, I believe, in the mid to late sixties. I was also told that he was an accomplished sky diver or parachutist who would
I checked to see if he had been in the military and learned that he had been in the Army from He was stationed the entire time at Ft. Benning, Georgia where he had attended jump school. I have also been told that either as work
. or a hobby, in Colorado. He has a criminal
he is currently history at the Riverside Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan.
In the course of one investigation I spoke to an ex-wife of who was quite cooperative. If you have questions I could probably locate her again.
is an to say the least. Officers who have spoken to him indicate that, if you can overlook the fact that he is quite likeable.
Officers who have spoken to him indicate that, if you can overlook the fact that he is quite likeable. and if not respected was at least accepted in social circles.
The information I've enclosed contains most of the reports, etc. that I could assemble on There are also several photos of ৳6 b7C
CONTRIBUTORS: Aurefus Twp. . Bath Twp. . Bingham Twp. . City ol Dewitl . City of East Lansing . City of Lansing . City of Leste . City of Mason . City of SL Johns . CEinion Co. . Dallas Twp. . Delhi Twp. . Dewill Twp. . Duplain Twp. . Eagle Twp. . EalonCo. . Essex Twp. . Greenbush Twp. . InghamCo. . Lansing Twp. . Leshe Twp. . Meridian Twp. . Michigan State Police . Michigan State Univ. . Olive Twp. . Onondaga Twp. . Ovid Twp. . Riley Twp. . Vevay Twp . Victor Twp . Village of Elsie . Vilage of Maple Rapids . Village of Ovid . Watertown Twp.
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varying quality. It appears that the oldest is from 1972.
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varying quality. It appears that the oldest is from 1972.
If you need additional information, please contact me. Please return the reports to me when you are finished with them. If you need to reach me by telephone, my number is I look forward to hearing from you.
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DB Cooper-20826 THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN The People of the State of Michigan )
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, Respondent
ORDER OF DETAINER
To the Sheriff of Calhoun County:
Pursuant to the authority granted in the General Order dated "April 24, 1985" the above defendant shall be detained until further notice of the Probation Department.
Dated this 17th. day of JANUARY : , 19 87 ·
Probation Officer'
HALL OF JUSTICE 80 EAST STATE STREET BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
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Defendant:
ithis. defendant. entered a ples of GUILTY on August 19 (Count "II), in violation of the provisions 14.15(7401) ()Michigan Statutes. Annotated, The court accepted defendant guilty as charged. Therefore, Countits is dismissed.
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A pre-sentence investigation report of probation. officer of this court, is complete. The court having nothing to
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Sentence
fine' and costs. Fine and costs are payable
follows: within ninety (90) days and the remaining fine and costs of are to be prorated over the first: years of probatio
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Dated: Friday, December 11/ 1981," Battle Creek; MI
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STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, VS
JUDGE'S STATEMENT
Defendant.
This defendant pled guilty on August 19, 1981, to in violation of the provisions of Section 28.354(1), Michigan Statutes Annotated. The Court accepted defendant's plea and found the defendant guilty as charged.
Honorable Creighton R. Coleman placed defendant on with a Fine of and Court Costs of within ninety days and the remaining Fine and Costs of to be prorated over the first
years of probation, and jail time to, be suspended.
DEFERRED SENTENCE: Six (6) month's jail-time cancelled, probation to continue. 'See Order of Probation-on -file.
Dated: December 6,-1982,
Fes Ch Kings Tv Circuit judge
Attorney fora Defendant
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DB Cooper-20896Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (SE 164A-81) (P)
Date
5/27/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub: J. (miscellaneous persons) .
TRI-COUNTY METRO NARCOTICS SQUAD, Lansing, Michigan provided information
concerning attention that was rumored to be
TRI-COUNTY METRO NARCOTICS SQUAD, Lansing, Michigan provided information
concerning attention that was rumored to be identical with D. B.
advised it had come to his COOPER, subject of captioned investigation. stated he had been informed that was an accomplished sky diver and had been in the ARMY from to where he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia and attended jump school there.
provided rap sheets and photographs concerning the criminal history for memorandum.
which are attached to this
described in his letter and in the reports as follows :
Name
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Date of birth Height
Weight
Hair
Eyes
Complexion
Address
Telephone FBI number
Social Security
Account Number
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The author reviewed the attached photographs of and noted they depicted a stocky, white male, approximately 5'11" in height
SE 164A-81
The author reviewed the attached photographs of and noted they depicted a stocky, white male, approximately 5'11" in height with a In view of the fact would have been years old at the time of the hijacking and in view of the fact that he has a distinct feature, that of which was not mentioned by any of the witnesses who described the unknown subject in this matter, no further investigation will be conducted concerning as it pertains to captioned matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS Date 6/10/92

TO	: SAC, SALT LAKE CITY
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
SUBJECT	: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

ARMED AND
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
SUBJECT	: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re subject 386 RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
Because of the recently published books regarding the similarities between MC COY and the unknown subject in this matter, renewed interest in MC COY as a NORJAK suspect is being generated. The Salt Lake City Division is requested to forward to Seattle any information in its files regarding RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., that has not previously been made available to Seattle. This would include information concerning MC COY's involvement in captioned crime as well as MC COY's involvement in the UNITED AIRLINES hijacking. 2 - Salt Lake City 3 - Seattle RNN/mjb (5) 19
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CLASSIFICATION: SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
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TO	: SAC, SALT LAKE CITY
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
SUBJECT	: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re subject 386 RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
Because of the recently published books regarding the similarities between MC COY and the unknown subject in this matter, renewed interest in MC COY as a NORJAK suspect is being generated. The Salt Lake City Division is requested to forward to Seattle any information in its files regarding RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., that has not previously been made available to Seattle. This would include information concerning MC COY's involvement in captioned crime as well as MC COY's involvement in the UNITED AIRLINES hijacking.
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Cooper-20917Memorandum
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
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From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
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SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re subject 386 RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR.
The following information is a summary of investigation conducted by SA that indicates that RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR., is not identical with Unknown Subject (UNSUB) :
Physical differences:

MC COY	COOPER
28 years old	45 years old
Ears stick out Blue eyes	Ears do not stick out
Brown eyes
Did not smoke (?)	Did smoke

In April 1972, all three stewardesses of the hijacked NORTHWEST ORIENT airplane after viewing MC COY's photograph stated that they were quite certain that MC COY was not identical to COOPER.
When MC COY's home was searched after his arrest by the FBI for the UNITED AIRLINES hijacking, $499,970.
When MC COY's home was searched after his arrest by the FBI for the UNITED AIRLINES hijacking, $499,970.00 of the $500, 000.00 ransom was recovered. None of the DB COOPER ransom was found.
After MC COY was convicted and received a 45-year sentence for the UNITED AIRLINES hijacking, no attempt was made to plea bargain the NORJAK hijacking even though it would have been to MC COY's financial as well as his personal advantage to do so. 3 - Seattle RNN/mjb (3) Maps
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at Brigham Young
University, placed MC COY at his residence in Provo, Utah, at 10:00 a.m. on 11/25/71, the day after NORJAK. UNSUB was last seen at about 8:00 p.m. on 11/24/71, when he parachuted into dense woods in the southern part of the state of Washington.
COOPER instructed the NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES pilot to fly south after taking off from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport. He did not specify any direction nor any vector that should be flown nor did he specify any changes while in flight.
He did not specify any direction nor any vector that should be flown nor did he specify any changes while in flight. It was clear from this command that COOPER did not particularly care where the plane went as long as it went south from Seattle. This would tend to imply that COOPER was not being met on the ground by an accomplice nor did he intend to find something he had left on the ground such as a car or clothing or other paraphernalia to aid him after he reached the ground subsequent to his parachuting from the airplane.
In view of this it would have been necessary for UNSUB to have landed on the ground on the evening of 11/24/71, at about 8:00 p.m. and somewhere in a dense wooded area in southern Washington and somehow have made it back to his home in Provo, Utah, by 10:00 a.m. the next morning. He was observed in his home completely rested without marks or physical injuries of any kind by the above-named Brigham Young University It seems highly unlikely that an individual would have been able to maneuver from the wooded area in Washington to Provo, Utah, without taking some sort of airplane
Brigham Young University It seems highly unlikely that an individual would have been able to maneuver from the wooded area in Washington to Provo, Utah, without taking some sort of airplane transportation to do so. The nearest airport to where UNSUB would have landed in southern Washington was the Portland airport which was the airport at which the NORJAK hijacking originated. During the evening of 11/24/71, it was quite busy with law enforcement personnel of all kinds including FBI Agents in and about the airport conducting interviews and conducting other investigation.
In view of the above information, it seems unlikely that MC COY is identical with UNSUB subject in this matter.
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 5/27/92
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:
SUBJECT : NORJAK
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CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 5/27/92
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:
SUBJECT : NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub: and Phoenix airtel to Seattle, dated 4/10/92.
case
has been suggested as a suspect in this who lives in
Arizona. According to while under the influence of alcohol, told her that he had
also stated
had expressed
that he fears being caught by the FBI. Finally, stated
In order to resolve this matter, the following leads are set forth.
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1. Does or did he ever smoke cigarettes, and if so, what brand?
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2. Will attempt to obtain a complete description to include any physical marks or other attributes that he may have, including tattoos, a limp, etc.
3. Will attempt to determine from
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story, as
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the feasibility of arranging a confidential interview in order to verify
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From :
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Subject:
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Re
source. Seattle airtel to Denver dated 7/31/89, Seattle airtel to Denver dated 1/23/90. Denver letter to Seattle dated 4/2/90.
As a result of a telephone call from a caller who identified himself as of Denver, Colorado, telephone b6
b7C number was suggested as being identical with UNSUB in this matter. No further investigation other than the fact that is a former paratrooper in World War I and has lived and worked in a in Wyoming.
The Denver Division was able to determine that telephone number was subscribed to by
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Denver, Colorado. advised that
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telephone number
was located in the Interwest Crisscross Directory and the U.
advised that
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A
telephone number
was located in the Interwest Crisscross Directory and the U.S. WEST telephone directory for the Denver Metropolitan area. There was only one in the Metropolitan Denver
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and stated that he had never contacted the FBI concerning the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries," and has never heard of 
In view of this information, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of captioned case.
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To
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Date
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From :
SA
Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re ("Unsolved Mysteries" lead) .
was suggested as a possible suspect in this matter as the result of an anonymous telephone call received by the television show "Unsolved Mysteries." The only reason given that should be considered a suspect was that he is an expert parachute jumper.
" The only reason given that should be considered a suspect was that he is an expert parachute jumper.
It was learned through investigation that is five feet eight inches tall and has a stocky build. In view of the fact that UNSUB has been described as six feet tall with medium build, it appears unlikely that is identical with UNSUB in this matter. In addition, there is no reference made to a reward by the anonymous caller as would have been done if the caller had specific information which would indicate was identical with UNSUB. This appears to be a supposition call by someone in the Klamath Falls, Oregon area who remembered and remembered the fact that he was a parachute jumper.
In view of the above, no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
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Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
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Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
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Re
was initially suggested as a suspect in this matter because he supposedly gave to
of Provo, Utah. supposedly
That
was located and interviewed, at which time she advised she is currently using her maiden name,
stated that she did not recall and has. in
fact,
but
and
at this time.
is under the belief that is identical with UNSUB in this matter but, again, has no firsthand knowledge and no evidence to indicate that this is true. and is fascinated with the crime that UNSUB committed. He speaks of it often and likes to comment on the crime every time he spends a $20.00 bill.
A view of the file fails to reveal any indication that is involved in this crime in any way. would have been years old at the time of the hijacking, and, therefore, his age would indicate that he is not identical with UNSUB in this matter. In view of this fact and in view of the
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fact that all of the reasons for which this case was initially opened have been completely disproved, no further investigation concerning will be conducted at this time.
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Date
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From :
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Subject:
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00 :
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Seattle dated 1/9/92.
and Richmond airtel to
matter by little information that would indicate
has been suggested as a suspect in this There appears to be is involved in that
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would have been In view of the fact that years old at the time of the hijacking and is several inches taller than the UNSUB, no further investigation should be conducted concerning him.
as a White male, six feet four inches, brown hair, blue eyes, with a date of birth in b7C
would have been In view of the fact that years old at the time of the hijacking and is several inches taller than the UNSUB, no further investigation should be conducted concerning him.
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Date
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Subject:
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Re son of D. B. COOPER; b6 Boston teletype to Seattle and Norfolk dated 6/11/90; Norfolk teletype to Seattle and Boston dated 6/19/90; and Norfolk airtel to Seattle dated 6/27/90. Information concerning the suspect was furnished by
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advised he had gone hunting for big horn sheep on or about 9/11/87. The the hunt was named lived in Penticton, B.C., telephone number
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introduced to an
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asked if he had ever heard to D. B. COOPER, the airplane hijacker, said b6 * b7C that went on to tell him that was the son of D.
COOPER, the airplane hijacker, said b6 * b7C that went on to tell him that was the son of D. B. COOPER. never had any conversations with
about his father, D. B. COOPER.
was telephonically contacted by SA and questioned concerning the above information. that he really does not know that well and that
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has never met
stated that lives in Winfield, B.C., and is listed in the telephone book under the name His telephone number is stated
that
is years old now and used to work as an for hunting trips. He currently works as a
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that advised that there was no truth to the rumor is D. B. COOPER's son. He explained that this was just a joke and that people liked to think that they know something or someone famous. reiterated that there was absolutely no truth at all to the rumor that was in any way related to UNSUB in
reiterated that there was absolutely no truth at all to the rumor that was in any way related to UNSUB in this matter.
UNSUB, when he hijacked the NORTHWEST AIRLINES airplane, used the name DAN COOPER to purchase his airplane ticket. It is unlikely that someone would hijack an airplane and use his real surname as the name under which he buys the ticket. In view of this fact and in view of the fact that now states that this was merely a joke on his part, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of the case.
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Date
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Subject:
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Re
/ son of D. B. COOPER.
Winfield, B.C.
telephonically advised that his father is stated his father is wanted by the U.S. Marshal's Service out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for stated the U.S. Marshal
working the case is
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stated that he learned from that there was a rumor that his father had been killed. He last saw his father in 1977. He described him as a White male, DOB five feet eleven inches in height, 180 pounds, black hair, green eyes. As a result of an in late 1960, his father had a In addition, he had a little scar on his lip that was barely discernable as a result of the same accident.
stated that his father did not smoke cigarettes but did smoke cigars and that his father had no parachuting experience that he knew of but was a member of the U.S. Air Force at one time.
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Date
6/10/92
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Subject:
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1*Memorandum
To : SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From : SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re SUB J miscellaneous persons.
speculations. Also reference a letter from NORTHWEST AIRLINES to Seattle FBI dated 1/9/92.
Hixson,
Tennessee wrote a letter to NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES requesting information concerning the reward in captioned case. A copy of that letter was forwarded to the Seattle Office of the FBI by
On 4/30/92, was contacted at his home
in Hixon, Tennessee, telephonically by SA stated that he is engaged in pure speculation, however, it is his view that the UNSUB in this matter is actually a Black man who could pass for a White man. stated the 551st Airborne was an Army Airborne Unit that was founded during World War II comprised of all Black men. They were unable to fight in World War II, but at the end of the war in 1946 some of them were sent to the north west to help fight fires. It is his assumption that one of these men that were sent here was, in fact, UNSUB who was actually a Black man who could pass as a White.
It is his assumption that one of these men that were sent here was, in fact, UNSUB who was actually a Black man who could pass as a White. speculates that this caused the man frustration at the fact that he was Black and that this reason led him to hijack the NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES airplane. stated that he had no firsthand information and did not have "the big picture" but it just seemed to him that this was a possibility.
In view of the above information, no investigation appears to be warranted and therefore no further investigation concerning this aspect of the case will be conducted.
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Subject: NORJAK
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re SUB J miscellaneous persons. Source.
On 10/15/91, was contacted by SA × at the GREAT WESTERN_HOTEL,-Room stated that in 1972 he was involved in the hippie movement.
On 10/15/91, was contacted by SA × at the GREAT WESTERN_HOTEL,-Room stated that in 1972 he was involved in the hippie movement. He stated he was in the Great Gorge area in a small town at about that time. He stated that FBI Agents were there arresting girls and using ultraviolet light on them. He stated that he gave some money that he found in the woods to the girls, approximately He stated that he buried of the money at a and burned the rest of the money. He stated that he buried the money in a He stated he found a parachute that had a white canopy and found a body near where he found the money.
stated that the body was hanging from a tree, and handcuffed to the wrist was a briefcase. He stated that inside the briefcase he found He advised he took the money, traveled about miles and then buried the money in the sand.
seemed confused during the interview and did not seem to have a coherent idea of what he wanted to say. He was asked by SA if he could find where he buried the money; he stated he did not think so.
seemed confused during the interview and did not seem to have a coherent idea of what he wanted to say. He was asked by SA if he could find where he buried the money; he stated he did not think so.
In view of the above information it does not appear that this source has any information of value that would help the investigation. Therefore, no further investigation concerning this aspect of captioned matter will be conducted.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
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From : SA
Subject:
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00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re SUB J miscellaneous persons,
On 1/13/92, telephone number telephonically contacted SA stated
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From : SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re SUB J miscellaneous persons,
On 1/13/92, telephone number telephonically contacted SA stated
that he was formerly in the Air Force and is currently retired from the He stated he was years old.
stated that he is writing a fiction book concerning captioned crime. He advised he has received 180 pages of information from Headquarters and 34 pages that contain information as to the serial numbers of the hijacked money.
stated that he would like to know the status of the case and whether we have any cockpit voice recordings taken during the hijacking. was advised that the case was pending and that because of the fact it was pending no specific information could be given to anyone outside of law enforcement concerning this matter.
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:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons; (FNU)
- Suspect; - Source.
DE Cooper 20935 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons; (FNU)
- Suspect; - Source.
was suggested as a suspect by because, according to resembles the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter. recalled that hobby was skydiving, although stated never had any military training in this sport. It appears that is basing his recollection of on an acquaintance some 30 years ago.
indicate In the absence of any specific information which would
should be considered a suspect and also in light in the fact that it does not appear that it would be possible to locate a military record for without more specific information, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of captioned crime.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons, Source.
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Date
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From :
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Subject:
NORJAK
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons, Source. -
- Suspect;
On 4/21/92, Bothell, Washington, was telephonically contacted by SA who lived in
telephone number X b7C
for BOEING and
She stated she used to date Renton, Washington, at the time. He was a She stated that he had a mother who
lived on a ranch in Oregon and that it was her theory that could have dropped the money on his mother's ranch and picked it up later. She stated she had no direct evidence that would indicate is involved in this hijacking and that her thoughts were pure speculation. + (2) - Seattle RNN/aw (2) au
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons;
Source. Phoenix airtel to Seattle dated 5/11/90.
Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons;
Source. Phoenix airtel to Seattle dated 5/11/90.
by
who met
has been suggested as a suspect in this matter in a bar, at which time
appeared to be an
and inebriated. told
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that he was D. B. COOPER and that in 1965 he hijacked a NORTHWEST AIRLINE's flight from Portland, Oregon, and changed airplanes to a Military C130 or C141. He demanded $500,000.00 in two duffle bags and made it down with only one. He also threw money in the Snake River to deceive trackers. b7D
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as a year old White male,
described five feet seven inches tall, 165 to 170 pounds, with a beer belly and silver gray hair combed straight back. also stated that had a He also stated that
had a
In view of the above information, no further investigation is warranted concerning this suspect.
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FBISEATTLE
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re SUB J, MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS: SOURCE.
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Re Denver airtel to Seattle dated 10/2/90.
In the interview of the following ৳ discrepancies were noted that would indicate should not be considered as a suspect in this matter:
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stated that D. B. COOPER at the of the hijacking because
used the name
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It is noted that UNSUB did not use the name D. B. COOPER in this hijacking.
2.
said that
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in order to avoid drawing attention. It is assumed by this that she is alleging that was pretending to be a hunter and thereby escape detection. It is clear from the events of the hijacking that UNSUB did not care where the airplane went as long as it went south of the Seattle area. UNSUB would have no way of knowing where he was going to land and, therefore, probably did not contemplate finding anything that he had left on the ground when he landed there.
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FBI-SEATTLE
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3. stated that after was jailed for a
previous crime
and one of
and used in
the hijacking. UNSUB in this matter was not nor did he use one in the
hijacking. He also did not display an of any kind during the hijacking that was noted by the stewardesses who were with him continuously for over six hours.
4.
stated that
had
always been disappointed that the
UNSUB in this matter jumped out of the rear air stairs of a 727 and, therefore, it would have been impossible for him to
5.
describes
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as a
White male, born described in his mid 40s. would have
been years old at the time of the hijacking.
In view of the above information, it does not appear
likely that is involved in captioned crime.
No further investigation will be conducted concerning him.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-20940
2*Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-20940
2*Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Sub J Miscellaneous Persons, Source; and Sacramento airtel to Seattle dated 1/15/92, Serial 9097. 1 matter by was suggested as a suspect in this who had read an article in the newspaper and saw a picture regarding D.B. COOPER. stated that he thought strongly resembled the picture of the hijacker. last spoke to in 1971. described as a paratrooper in the Army who chain-smoked Raleigh cigarettes.
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stated that would be approximately 48 to 50 years old at the present time. This would make him between 27 and 29 years old at the time of the hijacking.
In view of the fact that has had no contact with for over 20 years and is relying solely on his memory of likeness and also in view of the fact that was apparently 27 to 29 years old at the time of the hijacking, it does not appear that any additional investigation is warranted concerning as a possible suspect in this matter.
of the fact that was apparently 27 to 29 years old at the time of the hijacking, it does not appear that any additional investigation is warranted concerning as a possible suspect in this matter.
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FBI-SEATTLE
DENCooper-20941 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date . 6/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re (LNU) 1 Phoenix, Arizona. Denver airtel to Seattle dated 7/11/89,
Seattle airtel to Phoenix dated 1/23/90, and Phoenix airtel to Seattle dated 5/11/90.
An anonymous caller advised a Denver television station that a person whom he knew as (INU), Lives at
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Phoenix, Arizona, and 
on numerous occasions. The caller stated that
The Phoenix Division, through investigation at Phoenix, Arizona, learned that have been
The advised, after searching their records, that they were unable to find any indication that an individual whose first
The caller stated that
The Phoenix Division, through investigation at Phoenix, Arizona, learned that have been
The advised, after searching their records, that they were unable to find any indication that an individual whose first name was lived at and was interested In addition, individuals interested in parachuting with piloting experience or aviation jobs,
or any individual matching the description of D.B. COOPER were all checked and was unable to furnish information that would lead the investigators to believe that persons matching those descriptions were residents of
In view of the above information, no further investigation concerning this aspect of captioned crime will be conducted.
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SERIAUZEO
FILED
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FBI-SEATTLE
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1* MS R
Wis
0005 MRI 01810
RR FBINK FBISE DE FBISF #0009 1930014 ZNR UUUUU
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TO FBI NEWARK/ROUTINE/ FBI SEATTLE/ROUTINE/
BT
UNCLAS
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
CITE: //3790//
PASS: SA
WEST PATERSON RA.
SUBJECT: NORJACK; CAA - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE.
(164A-SE-81) (P) (SJRA/3)
TO FBI NEWARK/ROUTINE/ FBI SEATTLE/ROUTINE/
BT
UNCLAS
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
CITE: //3790//
PASS: SA
WEST PATERSON RA.
SUBJECT: NORJACK; CAA - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE.
NORJACK
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELCALL TO SA
NEWARK DIVISION, 7/9/92.
FOR INFORMATION OF NEWARK AND SEATTLE, INVESTIGATION HAS
LOCATED SUSPECT, RESIDING AT
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Copy sent to
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, NO HOME TELEPHONE.
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IS AN UNEMPLOYED AND IS WILLING TO BE INTERVIEWED REGARDING ANY MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE FBI.
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FBI SEATTLE ( 164A-81 )/PRIORITY/
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SUBJECT: NORJACK; C. A. A. - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE; NOR FBI SEATTLE ( 164A-81 )/PRIORITY/ b6 b7C
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(64A-SE-81-9173
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:FRIALIZED FILED
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CITE :
//3510:3413//
PASS:
OAKLAND RESIDENT AGENCY.
- HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE; NOR FBI SEATTLE ( 164A-81 )/PRIORITY/ b6 b7C
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SEARCHED
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CITE :
//3510:3413//
PASS:
OAKLAND RESIDENT AGENCY.
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RE :
SAN FRANCISCO AIRTEL TO NEWARK AND SEATTLE, 3/2/92;
DB Cooper-20945
TELCALL OF SA
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, RA TO NEWARK
(x)7/9/925 TELCALL OF SA
NEWARK DIVISION. OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, RA 7 92;
GMRA, TO SA
NEWARK TELCALL TO SSA
SEATTLE, 7/9/92; SAN
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PAGE TWO DE FBINK 0003 UNCLAS
TO NEWARK, 7/10/92. FRANCISCO TELCALL OF SA
FOR INFORMATION OF FBIHQ AND RECEIVING OFFICES ON JULY 9, 1992. THE OAKLAND CALIFORNIA RA LOCATED SUSPECT
WHITE, MALE, DOB
SOC NUMBER
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CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND IS LOOKING FOR WORK AS A IS CURRENTLY DRIVING A
TRUCK BEARING
CALIFORNIA LICENSE
AS FBIHO AND RECEIVING OFFICES ARE AWARE, EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED TO LOCATE
FOR PURPOSES OF INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH.
DUE TO HIS CURRENT LOCATION AND TRANSIENT LIFE STYLE.
AND IS LOOKING FOR WORK AS A IS CURRENTLY DRIVING A
TRUCK BEARING
CALIFORNIA LICENSE
AS FBIHO AND RECEIVING OFFICES ARE AWARE, EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED TO LOCATE
FOR PURPOSES OF INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH.
DUE TO HIS CURRENT LOCATION AND TRANSIENT LIFE STYLE.
SHOULD BE INTERVIEWED AND FOLYGRAPHED AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE REGARDING HIS INVOLVEMENT IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
SAC NEWARK CONCURS WITH THE TRAVEL OF SA
( NEWARK DIVISION) AND SA ( SEATTLE
DIVISION CASE AGENT ) TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, TO JOINTLY INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, RA ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1992.
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DB Cooper-20946 PAGE THREE DE FBINK 0003 UNCLAS
SA WILL TRAVEL TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA ON MONDAY. JULY 13, 1992.
LEADS: SEATTLE DIVISION AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: NOTIFY SA OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND
REQUEST THAT HE TRAVEL TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERVIEW OF WHICH IS TO TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: WILL COORDINATE INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH OF WITH NEWARK AND SEATTLE DIVISIONS.
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DB Cooper-2094722
PD-302 (Rev.
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: WILL COORDINATE INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH OF WITH NEWARK AND SEATTLE DIVISIONS.
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DB Cooper-2094722
PD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
6/12/92
(PROTECT IDENTITY), date of birth
address
La Junta, Colorado, telephone
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number was advised of the nature of the inquiry and the identities of the interviewing Agents. She then provided the following information:
told Agents that she believes may be D. B. COOPER. She basis her suspicions on several factors including letters written by who is now deceased, a photo of evidence.
and some circumstantial
advised that
was
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recalls that during 1967
discussing the relative ease of hijacking an airliner with a pilot (name unknown). She recalls they discussed the extreme lack of security measures.
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also recalls while visiting 1972, in Spokane, Washington, that
during August
stated
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does not recall what
was referring to with that statement.
also recalls that
once said
She also remembers
saying
Also during that same visit in August, 1972,
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that
recalls received telephone calls late one night and
also recalls that
once said
She also remembers
saying
Also during that same visit in August, 1972,
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that
recalls received telephone calls late one night and accepted the toll by saying that her name was
about this, she stated that it was a code name between (unknown ) .
Also during the August, 1972, visit in Spokane, Washington,
recalls that was taking the family on a picnic
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Investigation on 6/11/92 at Colorado Springs, CO File # 164A-SE-81 9174
SAS
and
by
CW/jlg
Date dictated 6/11/92
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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in late 1964. She told Agents the but the still kept in very
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to Moses Lake, Washington. She recalls driving to Moses Lake when saw some type of a road block and stated
At this point turned
She recalls driving to Moses Lake when saw some type of a road block and stated
At this point turned around and asked her what she was doing and responded by saying
Asked about this, said that
at Moses Lake.
also recalls that prior to 1971, did not appear to have a lot of money; however, when she visited her in 1972, she had a large amount of money to spend. also recalls that during late 1971.
told her that
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she had to take Asked how the injury occurred, the answers were very ambiguous and no other mention was made of it.
also advised that and that it is common among
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which says stated that according to a book she read this was the line D. B. COOPER used on the airplane. also believes that a sketch of D. B. COOPER resembles that of a photo taken of in 1964. Please find NO, this photo attached to this communication.
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advised that
last known address was b6
Powers Lake, North Dakota
birth is or
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goes by either
last known telephone number was
WITH
for the Powers Lake, North Dakota address.
advised that
last known address was b6
Powers Lake, North Dakota
birth is or
date of b7C b7D
goes by either
last known telephone number was
WITH
for the Powers Lake, North Dakota address.
also went by the name
Island, Illinois, and also lived in Washington D. C. She told Agents was a and was a very secretive individual who kept to himself. She advised that according to her communications with seemed to shy away from the public.
recalls that
for a time worked in Rock b7C b7D
and
also believed
that
kept in very close contact
in 1969. also stated that during the late 1960s, early 1970s,
had and was an
believes that may be living in Anaheim, California, b6 Santa Ana, California, or Costa Mesa, California. stated that they
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Continuation of FD-302 of
On 6/11/92
Page
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East Bismarck, Spokane, Washington. During this time period worked at various jobs supposedly involving work. also believes could be working for a hotel.
During this time period worked at various jobs supposedly involving work. also believes could be working for a hotel.
Asked why she is telling the authorities now, stated that she is in the process of writing a book regarding the information provided and that she did not want violate any laws by withholding information. also advised that she has spoken to the LA JUNTA POLICE DEPARTMENT in October and December, 1991, regarding this information and they refused to do anything about it. told Agents that although this information is very sketchy, she believes there is an outside possibility that may be D. B. COOPER.
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DB Cooper-20950 FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
6/12/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
FROM
SAC, DENVER (
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
6/12/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
FROM
SAC, DENVER (164A-SE-81) (RUC)
Duw
SUBJECT : NORJAK VCMO-VC 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and two copies of an FD-302 from an interview with
who
claims that
may be D. B. COOPER.
(FIM.CT) 2 - Seattle (Enc. 3) rec. 10 2 - Denver TCW/jlg (4)
2
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(Number)
(Time)
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(
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (₽)
Date
5/29/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE
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( prover )
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re telephone call from SA
FEDERAL BUREAU b6 OF INVESTIGATION (FBI), Denver, Colorado, to SA b7C
FBI, Seattle, Washington, on May 22, 1992.
SA advised telephonically that he had received information concerning captioned matter. He requested a copy of artist's composite of UNSUB, as well as background information concerning crime.
By separate package, this information was forwarded to SA on May 26, 1992.
He requested a copy of artist's composite of UNSUB, as well as background information concerning crime.
By separate package, this information was forwarded to SA on May 26, 1992. b6
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P) (OLYMPIA) Date 7/21/92
ATTN: SA
From :
SA
CC To SUBS
Subject:
NORJAK
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
On July 8, 1992,
a white male, date of
birth
appeared unannounced at the Olympia
Resident Agency. He indicated that he is homeless and presently
staying at the Olympia Salvation Army shelter. He is not
employed and receives food stamps through DSHS.
He indicated that the purpose of his visit was to inform the FBI about
who was a suspect in the early days of the investigation. The is about 6'4" with dark hair and now resides in Little Rock, Washington. He does and once worked as a when
explained that as living on the edge of poverty in Tumwater was involved in a lot of secretive conversations with friends.
He does and once worked as a when
explained that as living on the edge of poverty in Tumwater was involved in a lot of secretive conversations with friends. Friends included a musician by the name of who was with the musical group and resided in Seattle.
indicated that after the skviacking crime
occurred in the early 1970's moved into a nice house off in Olympia and then moved to a better house in in Lacey. to California.
indicated that he has had partly because
He indicated that he would make himself available at a later date if further information was needed concerning the 3 )- Seattle (1-164A-81) (1-SA (1-SA 
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To
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SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
WDB
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Date
7/2/92
From :
SAC, CHICAGO (ROC RA)
&
Subject:
UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper
CAA - HIJACKING
00: MINNEAPOLIS
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Enclosed for Minneapolis are eight photographs of and one copy of a drawing of D.
Cooper
CAA - HIJACKING
00: MINNEAPOLIS
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Enclosed for Minneapolis are eight photographs of and one copy of a drawing of D. B. COOPER provided by b7C b7D
On 6/29/92
( PROTECT IDENTITY) 1
A
Rockford, Illinois, telephone and X
( PROTECT , IDENTITY) ?
Rockford, telephone voluntarily appeared at the Rockford RA. They stated they had recently seen a photo of the fugitive aircraft hijacker "D. B. COOPER" on a television program ,and they both believed to be COOPER. *
They based this belief upon their perception of a very strong facial resemblance between COOPER and as well as b6
what they described as strange behavior which led them to believe he was a fugitive from the law. They noted that follow- ing the telecast they went to the library and obtained a copy of a drawing of COOPER which they believed strongly resembled They also provided a copy of the drawing of COOPER.
In explaining this allegation they provided the following:
at Rockford, in
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stated that throughout
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In explaining this allegation they provided the following:
at Rockford, in
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stated that throughout
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ARMED AND
DANGEROUS INDEXSE € SENTAUZEO TAM BEER
**** 419 1909 JUL 2-3 1992
FBI MINNEAPOLIS FBI - SEATTLE
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was extremely secretive about his past and identity. On occasion he said he was and at one time he said
She described
as a
who
and he was described as going to extremes to avoid having his photograph taken. He was said to have voiced
when
She noted that he claimed to be retired, and she knew him to have an income of per month, yet he lived in a manner well beyond that income. When and
She noted that whenever he
he visited
the
She noted that
not provide addresses, etc., for
but she could b7D
She said he complained of years ago and that he had mentioned that he enjoyed skydiving.
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He is alleged to have rifles and shotguns in his home Santa Rosa, California.
, for
but she could b7D
She said he complained of years ago and that he had mentioned that he enjoyed skydiving.
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He is alleged to have rifles and shotguns in his home Santa Rosa, California.
She noted the following personal data and physical
description of
Name
Race
White
Sex
Male
DOB
(not confirmed by documentation) 51711
Height
Weight
160 pounds
Hair
Black (turning gray)
Build
Thin shoulders, large stomach
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Employment
Allegedly retired from San Francisco, California, possible occupation - said to have worked in Alaska on Alaskan Pipeline and a nuclear plant in Houston or Beaumont, Texas for
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in early 1970s believed to have worked in the State of Washington or Alaska; recently employed by Petaluna,
California
Education Graduated from high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon Parents (deceased)
Daughters
Medford, Oregon
Santa Rosa, California Occupation:
Washington, D. C.
Finances
Occupation: Has bank account at SECURITY PACIFIC BANK, Medford, Oregon; holds Master Card from same bank
requested confidentiality, and
She also requested that she be
Finances
Occupation: Has bank account at SECURITY PACIFIC BANK, Medford, Oregon; holds Master Card from same bank
requested confidentiality, and
She also requested that she be considered for any applicable monetary reward should her suspicions prove correct.
if Leads are being left to the discretion of 00; however,
allegations concerning
aversion to being photographed and/or otherwise identified are correct, it may be beneficial to identify him.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-20956FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
7/20/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164A-SE-81) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
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00: SEATTLE
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Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of a letter from SAC Chicago, Rockford RA, dated 7/2/92, directed to the Minneapolis Division, Attention file 164-73.
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Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of a letter from SAC Chicago, Rockford RA, dated 7/2/92, directed to the Minneapolis Division, Attention file 164-73.
For the information of Chicago and Seattle, enclosed letter was entitled, "UNSUB, aka D.B. COOPER; CAA - HIJACKING; OO: MINNEAPOLIS."
In the matter of the D.B. COOPER hijacking, the Seattle Division is currently the office of origin. Due to that fact, the enclosed letter and FD-340 provided by the Chicago Division is being forwarded to Seattle for review and appropriate action.
In view of the fact that no investigation is outstanding at Minneapolis, this matter is considered RUC.
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS Date 6/29/92
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RIVRA/C-1) (RUC)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 6/29/92,
(PROTECT), telephone number provided the following information:
advised he was watching the TV show "In Search Of" on Sunday, 6/28/92. This show featured a story regarding- the D. B. COOPER hijacking. stronaly felt **
who
Pocomoke, Maryland, was the
of the person portrayed in the sketch of D. B. COOPER. is a Vietnam War veteran, parachutist, and a pilot of small engine planes. Around 1980
As the town of Pocomoke is a small community, no one understood where obtained the funds for these two endeavors. believed would now be approximately years of age.
The above information is being provided to the Seattle Division for whatever action Seattle feels is appropriate in this matter. 2 -- Seattle 1 -- Los Angeles CAS/cas (3) - 1* -
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The above information is being provided to the Seattle Division for whatever action Seattle feels is appropriate in this matter. 2 -- Seattle 1 -- Los Angeles CAS/cas (3) - 1* -
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/20/92
born
Social Security Account number
residence Oakland, California, voluntarily appeared at the Oakland, California, office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . was advised of the identity of SA as a polygraph examiner of the FBI. He was told that he would be interviewed regarding the truthfulness of his statements to the FBI concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Orient flight on November 24, 1971. Prior to the polygraph interview he was provided a Standard Consent to Polygraph form and a Warning and Waiver of Rights form. He read both forms and signed them.
Prior to the polygraph interview he was provided a Standard Consent to Polygraph form and a Warning and Waiver of Rights form. He read both forms and signed them.
stated that he was married to in 1971, then said that he wasn't sure. He had learned that he at a time when he believed he
was married to
Regarding the hijacking he recalled that media reported the airline ticket of the subject was in the name of COOPER, but not B. D. COOPER. He saw a police sketch of the suspect, but it didn't look like anyone he knew.
said that the only person he knew that was also a military parachutist was a guy named who lived in Seattle. had been in the 101st Airborne with
He also recalled from the media that the subject had given instructions to the pilot regarding where to fly and how high. thought that the jump from the plane would have been risky only if it were cloudy and there were trees.
had hunted in the general area where the hijacker jumped out of the plane, commenting that it was rough country.
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Date of transcription
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Social Security Account number
residence Oakland, California, voluntarily appeared at the Oakland, California, office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . was advised of the identity of SA as a polygraph examiner of the FBI. He was told that he would be interviewed regarding the truthfulness of his statements to the FBI concerning the hijacking of a Northwest Orient flight on November 24, 1971. Prior to the polygraph interview he was provided a Standard Consent to Polygraph form and a Warning and Waiver of Rights form. He read both forms and signed them.
Prior to the polygraph interview he was provided a Standard Consent to Polygraph form and a Warning and Waiver of Rights form. He read both forms and signed them.
stated that he was married to in 1971, then said that he wasn't sure. He had learned that he at a time when he believed he
was married to
Regarding the hijacking he recalled that media reported the airline ticket of the subject was in the name of COOPER, but not B. D. COOPER. He saw a police sketch of the suspect, but it didn't look like anyone he knew.
said that the only person he knew that was also a military parachutist was a guy named who lived in Seattle. had been in the 101st Airborne with
He also recalled from the media that the subject had given instructions to the pilot regarding where to fly and how high. thought that the jump from the plane would have been risky only if it were cloudy and there were trees.
had hunted in the general area where the hijacker jumped out of the plane, commenting that it was rough country.

Investigation on 7/14/92	at Oakland, California File	# 3.
in the general area where the hijacker jumped out of the plane, commenting that it was rough country.

Investigation on 7/14/92	at Oakland, California File	# 3.64A-SE-81
by SA	er Date dictated	7/16/92

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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0002 MRI 01979 PP RUCNEB FBISE FBISE DE FBINK #0016 1930012 ZNR UUUUU P 102251Z JUL 92 FM FBI NEWARK ( 164A-402) (P) TO DIRECTOR FBI ( 164-2111 ) /PRIORITY/ FBI SAN FRANCISCO (164A-SE-81)/PRIORITY/ FBI SEATTLE ( 164A-81 )/PRIORITY/
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CITE: //3510: 3413//
PASS:
OAKLAND RESIDENT AGENCY.
SUBJECT:
NORJACK; C. A. A. - HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE;
NORJACK
RE : SAN FRANCISCO AIRTEL TO NEWARK AND SEATTLE, 3/2/92;
TELCALL OF SA SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, RA TO NEWARK
7/9/92; TELCALL OF SA NEWARK DIVISION,
GMRA, TO SA
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, RA 7/9/92;
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TELCALL OF SA SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, RA TO NEWARK
7/9/92; TELCALL OF SA NEWARK DIVISION,
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FRANCISCO TELCALL OF SA
TO NEWARK, 7/10/92.
FOR INFORMATION OF FBIHQ AND RECEIVING OFFICES ON JULY 9, 1992, THE OAKLAND CALIFORNIA RA LOCATED SUSPECT
WHITE, MALE, DOB
SOC NUMBER
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TRUCK BEARING
CALIFORNIA LICENSE
AS FBIHQ AND RECEIVING OFFICES ARE AWARE, EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED TO LOCATE
FOR PURPOSES OF INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH.
DUE TO HIS CURRENT LOCATION AND TRANSIENT LIFE STYLE,
SHOULD BE INTERVIEWED AND POLYGRAPHED AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE REGARDING HIS INVOLVEMENT IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
SAC NEWARK CONCURS WITH THE TRAVEL OF SA ( NEWARK DIVISION) AND SA ( SEATTLE
DIVISION CASE AGENT) TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, TO JOINTLY INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, RA ON TUESDAY, JULY 14,
THE TRAVEL OF SA ( NEWARK DIVISION) AND SA ( SEATTLE
DIVISION CASE AGENT) TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, TO JOINTLY INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OAKLAND CALIFORNIA, RA ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1992.
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SA WILL TRAVEL TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 1992.
LEADS SEATTLE. DIVISION AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 1. NOTIFY
SA OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND REQUEST THAT HE TRAVEL TO OAKLAND CALIFORNIA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERVIEW OF WHICH IS TO TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: 1. WILL COORDINATE INTERVIEW AND POLYGRAPH OF WITH NEWARK AND SEATTLE DIVISIONS.
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
8/19/92
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
8/19/92
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Seattle airtel to Phoenix, dated 5/27/92.
was recontacted on 8/10/92 and
provided the following information regarding
was a heavy cigarette smoker and smoked the brand "Pall Mall".
provided the following description for
Race
Sex Age
Height
Weight
Hair
Eyes
Facial features 2 - Seattle 1 - Phoenix CAS : mh (3)
White Male
years
(DOB
5'10"
170 pounds
Black and gray
Blue gray
(upper and
lower)
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advised that it would be impossible to arrange a confidential interview with
They have
The
leave their house
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
8/13/92

TO	: SAC, BALTIMORE :
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT	: NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated
6/9/92, regarding (Protect) .
NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated
6/9/92, regarding (Protect) .
Enclosed for the Baltimore Division is one copy of referenced communication and one copy of a sheet titled "Can You Identify This Hijacker?," which also contains a summary of captioned crime. has been suggested as a suspect by because he feels he strongly resembles the artist's composite of Unsub in this matter. according to is a Vietnam War Veteran, a Parachutist and a Pilot of small engine planes. In addition, around 1980 obtained funds for two = be
financial endeavors that could not, according to explained. 3
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In order to resolve this matter the following lead is being set forth for the Baltimore Division:
LEAD:
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AT POCOMOKE, MARYLAND
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In order to resolve this matter the following lead is being set forth for the Baltimore Division:
LEAD:
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AT POCOMOKE, MARYLAND
Will attempt to locate and obtain a complete description of
Pocomoke, Maryland.
NOTE:
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 8/26/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM EFG/CM
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164A-SE-81) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
00: SE
Suz 386
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
Reference Seattle airtel to Salt Lake City dated
6/10/92.
This airtel summarizes information contained in 164A-SE-81, (formerly 164A-36) entitled "RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, JR.
This airtel summarizes information contained in 164A-SE-81, (formerly 164A-36) entitled "RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, JR., aka; CAA-AIR PIRACY; EFP; 00: SU, which relates to RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, JR. and which does not appear to be attached to a communication indicating that the information was forwarded to Seattle Division. The following is a summary of such information:
1. Serial 18 - Interview of stated that MCCOY was a skydiver, a Vietnam Veteran, and a helicopter pilot. MCCOY told how it would be possible to hijack an airplane and that if he were going to do it, he would ask for $500,000. told that MCCOY tried to get her to help him with
the hijacking. expressed concern to 
on 4/7/92 that MCCOY might be involved in a hijacking.
MCCOY told that if the plane he hijacked was followed by chase planes, he would tell them that he planted a bomb on a second plane in order to get them to withdraw. MCCOY told that if he was successful in obtaining $500, 000, he would leave the country.
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MCCOY told that if he was successful in obtaining $500, 000, he would leave the country.
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GP (ARAV UTAH) " as a rotary wing pilot. In 1971, MCCOY was placed on permanent flying status with the UTAH NATIONAL GUARD. While in the Army, MCCOY received a parachutist badge.
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4. Serial 32 - Teletype to Salt Lake City Division indicating that the FBI Laboratory identified MCCOY's handwriting on a note utilized by hijacker to instruct flight crew.
5. Serial 39 - Two latent fingerprints developed on back of "Mainliner" magazine marked "seat 20D" from envelope were identified as fingerprints of RICHARD FLOYD MCCOY, JR.
6. Serial 94 - On 3/12/72, advised that Chief Warrant Officer MCCOY was released from regular Army and joined the 115th Engineering Group of the UTAH NATIONAL GUARD in Murray, Utah on 10/30/70. stated that MCCOY remained in that unit until 1/1/72, at which time he transferred to the 1457th in American Fork. stated MCCOY was unknown to most members of the unit in so much as he did not attend drills at the guard
stated MCCOY was unknown to most members of the unit in so much as he did not attend drills at the guard armory but reported to ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AIRCRAFT HEADQUARTERS next to the SALT LAKE CITY AIRPORT.
7. Serial 96 - Memorandum to SAC, Salt Lake City
from SA That document indicates that the FBI Laboratory determined that a note with the hijacker's handwriting, which had been retained by flight attendants, was identical to the handwriting of MCCOY.
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9. Serial 256 - Interview of
On 4/9/72, was shown a photo spread and he identified MCCOY as the hijacker on UNITED Flight 855.
10. Serial 209 - Report of the Identification Division, from the Latent Fingerprint Section. Two latent fingerprints developed on UNITED AIRLINES ticket number 1 016 55817417 0, bearing the name "R/MCCOY", issued on 3/31/72, for travel from Salt Lake City to Denver, were identified as finger impressions of MCCOY.
Two latent fingerprints developed on UNITED AIRLINES ticket number 1 016 55817417 0, bearing the name "R/MCCOY", issued on 3/31/72, for travel from Salt Lake City to Denver, were identified as finger impressions of MCCOY.
11. Serial 283 - Interview of
informed
that she was at MCCOY's residence on 4/8/72. 5
noticed that MCCOY and his wife possessed a satchel which she later learned contained money obtained during the hijacking. also told that MCCOY's wife asked for assistance in moving a large quantity of money and that MCCOY's wife threatened if she did not help.
12. Serial 261 - Airtel from Salt Lake City to Cleveland. A search of the residence of revealed the existence of two typewriters. One of the typewriters was determined by the FBI Laboratory to be the one which prepared flight plans used in the hijacking of the UAL Flight 855.
The above information was used to convict MCCOY of hijacking UAL Flight 855. Case file 164A-SU-38005 did not appear to contain information relating to MCCOY's involvement in other hijackings. Unless Salt Lake City Division receives additional requests concerning MCCOY, this matter is considered RUC.
Unless Salt Lake City Division receives additional requests concerning MCCOY, this matter is considered RUC.
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DB Cooper-20971 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
8/18/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
J
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Chicago letter to Minneapolis, dated 7/2/92, and
Minneapolis airtel to Seattle, dated 7/20/92.
has been suggested as a suspect by
of being identical with unknown subject (UNSUB) based on their perception that there is a very strong facial resemblance between UNSUB in this matter and They also stated that appeared to be secretive about his past and went to extremes to avoid having his photograph taken. In addition, his sources of income appear to be unknown to and yet he seemed to have a significant amount of money.
It is noted that the description of describes him as a white male, 5'7" in height, and born on This would make years old at the time of the hijacking, which is years younger than UNSUB is believed to have been.
It is noted that the description of describes him as a white male, 5'7" in height, and born on This would make years old at the time of the hijacking, which is years younger than UNSUB is believed to have been. In addition, would be three inches shorter than even the shortest estimate for UNSUB's height.
In view of this information, no further investigation should be conducted concerning at this time, and this matter should be filed in Sub J, Miscellaneous Persons.
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Subject:
POLYGRAPH MATTERS
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For purposes of documentation, a polygraph examination was administered as follows:
Date
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7/14/92, 7/16/92
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For purposes of documentation, a polygraph examination was administered as follows:
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Investigation Relating To: The truthfulness of Subject's statement to the FBI.
The charts, as well as other documentation for this examination, were sent to the Polygraph Sub Unit, FBI Laboratory. No cover letter or accompanying communication was used. This memorandum is to be filed in the substantive file for record purposes. When the documents pertaining to the above-described examination are returned from the laboratory, they will be sent to the case file involved in this examination.
As polygraph results are not considered final until completion of the quality control review, preliminary opinions of truth or deception should not appear in any other document prior to concurrence in that opinion by polygraph review personnel of FBIHQ. This includes airtels, teletypes, etc. (MIOG, Part II, Section 13). 2 7- Seattle (164A-SE-81) 2 - San Francisco (1 - 164A-SF-0220) RWH/er (4)
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Date of transcription
5/18/92
date of birth
home
address
San Jose, California, home telephone
work telephone
furnished the
following information concerning
advised that she met identified as California, in January, 1988. advised that
through a
San Jose,
and
Cupertino, California. At the disappeared and subsequently was arrested by the sheriff's office for driving while intoxicated and spent the night in jail.
stated that after
San Jose,
resided at California.
worked off and on in
and at one time was employed by Gary Parhim Construction in Hayward, California. said that
had other short time employments in but she was unable to recall the names of companies that worked for.
advised that
life prior to
told many stories abut his that she found somewhat
unbelievable. claimed that just prior to the time that he met he had been living in Oakland, California, where he suffered a concussion in an auto accident and later on had his
claimed that just prior to the time that he met he had been living in Oakland, California, where he suffered a concussion in an auto accident and later on had his car and also claimed at one time that he was a millionaire and had won $385,000 in the California Lottery. However never appeared to have any money.
doubts that is or ever was a millionaire and doubts very much if he ever won the California Lottery. also claimed to have art paintings and an investment account with Merrill Lynch Palo Alto of California.
After
Great Western Savings Bank, San Jose, California stored his will and alleged statements that he
where
Investigation on 5/8/92 at San Jose, California
File #
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and believes that b7C still has it. verified eight or nine months ago that the as she
advised that
as she asked
The San Jose, California. The
still maintains this advised that smoked Marlboro 100 cigarettes and when she first met him, had buckets of tools which he had stored at the Crocker Locker Self Storage Facility located on Thornton Street, San Jose, California. has no knowledge as to whether private storage space.
was shown a composite drawing of the individual identified as "DB COOPER" who is believed responsible for the hijacking of an airliner in the state of Washington, approximately twenty five years ago. commented that she recalled the DB COOPER hijacking and that after the viewing the composite drawing of DB COOPER, commented that the composite did bear some resemblance to
when he was not
commented that she recalled the DB COOPER hijacking and that after the viewing the composite drawing of DB COOPER, commented that the composite did bear some resemblance to
when he was not wearing his beard.
commented that
had shallow facial cheeks as depicted in the DB COOPER composite drawing. indicated that while watching television one evening she did see a program concerning DB COOPER and only comment was that DB COOPER was a very smart man. did not appear to be a fanatic about the DB COOPER case and never made any unsolicited comments concerning DB COOPER or any implication that he had knowledge as to who DB COOPER was.
advised she recalled that claimed that he b6 b7C
was a former
in the military but never mentioned to
her that was an expert parachutist. described as a white male, approximately 5'9" to 5/10", 185 pounds, hair grey and balding, with a indicated that was
employed as a
primarily as a
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has had no contact with at all since at least
DB Cooper-20975 FD-302a (Rev.
with at all since at least
DB Cooper-20975 FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
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Continuation of FD-302 of
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March, 1990. She still indicated that did talk about formerly being married and that
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live in the state of Washington. also
who talked about a possibly lives in South Dakota. could provide no additional information as to the
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DB Cooper-20976Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE
Plus 3en
Date
9/23/92
From
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-SE-81)
.: (RUC)
Subject:
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
RE b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Bureau letter to San Francisco dated 8/7/92.
Enclosed for Seattle are the following items: 1. Original and one copy of FD-302 of with interview notes.
For information of Seattle and Newark, a techincal review of the polygraph examination documents pertaining to the examinaton of on 7/14/92 and 7/16/92 has determined that review personnel concur with the examiner's
of Seattle and Newark, a techincal review of the polygraph examination documents pertaining to the examinaton of on 7/14/92 and 7/16/92 has determined that review personnel concur with the examiner's conclusion that responses indicate that was not deceptive.
On 7/31/92
recontacted re
1 was
on 7/17/92 at Great Western Bank, San Jose, California. Various miscellaneous
and a were found. were found.
Since current investigation has for now eliminated as suspect in captioned matter, San Francisco considered this case RUC.
2- Seattle (Encl. 3) 2- Newark 1- San Francisco (5) MGK/mk
IA842
16HA-SE-81-9189 SEARCHED ...... / .... INDEXED SERIALIZED. AN SLED
AOT 7-1092
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W/2 NDB Cooper-20977
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
8/13/92
TO
: SAC, DENVER
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
REQUEST OF DENVER DIVISION:
The
UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
8/13/92
TO
: SAC, DENVER
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
REQUEST OF DENVER DIVISION:
The suspect's photograph referred to in the interview of was inadvertently not forwarded to the Seattle Division. Denver is requested to forward a copy of that photograph along with the results of the investigation set forth in this airtel to the Seattle Division.
Reference Denver airtel to Seattle dated 6/12/92,
regarding (Protect) .
Enclosed for the Minneapolis Division is one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview with on 6/12/92.
is considered a suspect in this matter
because has provided information to the FBI to the effect at Moses Lake, Washington,
apparently left a
reportedly suffered a in some sort of accident. The NORJAK crime occurred on November 24, 1971.
and late in 1971
2 - Denver 2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 1) 3 - Seattle (164A-81) RNN/tdm
ANI(?) tam
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In order to resolve this matter
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In order to resolve this matter the following leads are being set forth:
LEAD: DENVER DIVISION
AT LA JUNTA COLORADO
Will recontact and determine from her the following:
1. A complete description of
2. An agreement from her that the FBI will need to interview concerning this matter.
3. Obtain from her any additional photographs she may have of the suspect.
For information of the Minneapolis Division, Seattle will set forth appropriate leads upon receipt of the results of the investigation at La Junta, Colorado.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-20982FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
9/15/92
La Junta,
Colorado, was contacted by Special Agent After being advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature of the interview, she furnished the following information:
She advised that the best she could recall, was born in
She said he was approximately 6'2", 195 pounds to 220 pounds, with thinning hair, which was light brown or dishwater blond.
information:
She advised that the best she could recall, was born in
She said he was approximately 6'2", 195 pounds to 220 pounds, with thinning hair, which was light brown or dishwater blond. He wears glasses or contact lenses and may have a slight "beer belly." She last saw in 1968 or 1969. She advised that
and
who was born
concerning the whereabouts of provide that information to the FBI.
lives in or near Powers Lake, North may have current information and might be willing to
Dakota.
said that she talked to
in July of 1992.
said that she did is living at this time.
not know where
further advised that
is and sometimes pretends that
However, said that and that she can talk. She recommended that if someone goes to interview they take someone along
to assist in the interview.
advised that was in the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE and the UNITED STATES ARMY and that he was discharged in while he was stationed near Colorado Springs, Colorado. He had some training as a pilot. She believes that he flew light aircraft and had some training in parachute jumping in the military.
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Investigation on 9/8/92 at La Junta, Colorado
File #
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Investigation on 9/8/92 at La Junta, Colorado
File #
164A-SE-81 -9192
spor
by SA
pik
Date dictated
9/11/92
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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-20983 ...
FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
164A-SE-81
Continuation of FD-302 of
On 9/8/92
Page 2
can furnish no additional information at this time. She advised that she may be moving from La Junta, Colorado very soon and that if further contact with her is necessary, she can be contacted through Pueblo, Colorado, telephone number
She requested that not be advised that the contacting party is with the FBI.
advises she has no objection to the FBI also known as (aka) b7C b7D
interviewing
However, she would prefer that none of her family knew that she had furnished photographs to the FBI.
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advises she has no objection to the FBI also known as (aka) b7C b7D
interviewing
However, she would prefer that none of her family knew that she had furnished photographs to the FBI.
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DB Cooper-20984FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 9/16/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
FROM
: 2SAS DENVER (164A-SE-81) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE
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Re Seattle airtel to Denver, dated 8/13/92. Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting contact with on 9/8/92. 56 b7C b7D
Also enclosed is a photograph of seven and four copies of that photograph. This
photograph is the one that was furnished by Denver Agents on 6/11/92 and was inadvertently not forwarded with Denver's communication.
to As reflected on enclosed FD-302, was
contacted by SA. Pueblo, Colorado Resident Agency.
to As reflected on enclosed FD-302, was
contacted by SA. Pueblo, Colorado Resident Agency. She stated that she had obtained another photograph of recently and that she had mailed that photograph to the FBI at Denver, Colorado. SA Denver, Colorado forwarded that photograph to Seattle by routing slip.
During the interview on 9/8/92, it was noted that tends to see important connections between circumstances and events which are widely separated in time and place. She may reach conclusions based on 2
Seattle (Enc. 7) Leclerc 2 - Denver TROV/pjk (4)
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W/ENC.
Per QFD 2 & 1992' 66 b7C Cooper-20985
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which is not an all together
happy relationship. Seattle should note that in setting out leads to
interview
may need the it should be realized that
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DB Cooper-20986FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: :
11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date 3/1/93
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
SUBJ MISC
FROM
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164A-SE-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
CAA
00: SEATTLE
1,2
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
For information, on 2/23/93, Minneapolis Office was telephonically contacted by
$
he was serving time at
advised that in the Washington State Reformatory (WSR) . While he was there, he came in contact with another inmate. one afternoon in the summer of they were out in the "yard" discussing what they planned to do when they got out of the reformatory. According to
Also present during this conversation was another inmate, Over the years, has given this conversation much thought. The descriptions he has heard of D. B. COOPER seem to match that of Another coincidence that stands out in his mind is that on the day of the conversation, present.
COOPER seem to match that of Another coincidence that stands out in his mind is that on the day of the conversation, present.
were 2 - Seattle 2 - Minneapolis MRS : dik (4)
1647-81-9194
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(Number)
(Time)
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left the reformatory the day after Labor Day,
He has not seen since that time.
Several years ago, he attempted to find and was unsuccessful.
does not know when
was released from
WSR. He does know that was from the Seattle area. was not able to provide any names of persons who may know whereabouts.
has not made any attempt to contact
since release from WSR. was from the Chicago area, and it is belief that
him from
gave a description of It is as follows:
as he remembered
Age:
25 to 27
31-33
Height:
5/8"
Weight: 160 pounds
Build:
Slight
Hair:
Brown, hairline beginning to recede
advised that nickname at WSR was is not absolutely sure of the spelling of last name.
Age:
25 to 27
31-33
Height:
5/8"
Weight: 160 pounds
Build:
Slight
Hair:
Brown, hairline beginning to recede
advised that nickname at WSR was is not absolutely sure of the spelling of last name. considers to be an extremely intelligent individual.
The above is for informational purposes only. All leads are being left to the discretion of Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-20988 164A-BA-223 JKM : caj 1
The following investigation was conducted on November 24, 1992, in Pocomoke, Maryland, by Special Agent (SA) of the Salisbury, Maryland, Resident Agency. The date chosen for the interview was November 24, 1992, the 21st anniversary of the high-jacking of Northwest Orient Flight 305. The following is offered for informational purposes:
Chief FRANK WHITE, Pocomoke Police Department, advised
that has been a family friend for over years.
of Pocomoke
in Pocomoke. is a locally born and raised son of a farmer who has a reputation for honesty and currently
found it highly doubtful that would commit any crime, especially one so brazen as
is a locally born and raised son of a farmer who has a reputation for honesty and currently
found it highly doubtful that would commit any crime, especially one so brazen as the high- jacking in question.
was interviewed on November 24, 1992. She advised that she has known and that he has never
been to the Pacific Northwest. He has also never been a parachutist or has served in the military. She also noted that the hairline of the high-jacker depicted in the drawing was high and straight while hairline has a prominent V shape in the front. is also very fair skinned and does not have an olive complexion as the high-jacker reportedly did. has never been a smoker (the high-jacker chain-smoked) . would have been years old in November, 1971, somewhat younger than the high-jacker. At the time of the high-jacking, resided in Pocomoke, Maryland. does have pilot's license, but he did not receive the license until 1976.
of the interviewee.
Arrest checks in the Maryland Criminal Information System and a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal history check were conducted with negative results for b6 b7C
The following biographical information
the Maryland Criminal Information System and a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal history check were conducted with negative results for b6 b7C
The following biographical information pertains to
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Race:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Address:
White Male
164A-81-9195 Drive 0. es
Pocomoke, Maryland
DEC M 6 1992
DB Cooper-20989
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Employment:
-> Height:
Weight:
Military Service:
Pocomoke, Maryland 519" 165 pounds None
Due to the above information, it is highly unlikely
that is the individual sought in connection with the high-jacking of Northwest Orient Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.
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DB Cooper-20990FD4,36 (R'ev: 11-17-88)
FBI
INT ~
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET
MAI . SB12-20 Facsimile
FOIMS CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL
Date 12/8/92
BAG / : SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) FROM : SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-BA-223) (SQ 10) (RUC)
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL
Date 12/8/92
BAG / : SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) FROM : SAC, BALTIMORE (164A-BA-223) (SQ 10) (RUC) 2 
Tx 
SUBJECT : NORJAK; CAA 00: SEATTLE
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Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, dated 6/9/92; and Seattle airtel to Baltimore, dated 8/13/92.
Enclosed for Seattle is an investigative insert regarding requested investigation at Pocomoke, MD, which occurred on 11/24/92.
For the information of Seattle, due to a number of reasons elaborated in enclosed investigative insert,
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was deemed by Baltimore not to be the individual who high-jacked Northwest Orient Flight 305 on 11/24/71.
Baltimore is placing this matter in RUC status.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
ELIMINAM 2-Seattle (Enc. 2) /10+CC 2-Baltimore JKM: caj (4)
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Cooper-20991 noFD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET
11-17-88)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET AIRTEL CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 1/22/93
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-A-81)
EROM : SAC, NEWARK (164-A-402) (RUC) (GMRA)
SUBJECT : NORJACK; C.A.A. - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
0
1 CC 70
2 cc MAIN
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re: Newark teletype to Bureau, San Francisco and Seattle, 7/10/92; San Francisco letter to Seattle and Newark, 9/23/92.
On 7/14/92, captioned suspect was jointly interviewed by the Seattle and Newark Division"w case Agents at Oakland, California. "
As all investigation within the Newark Division has been completed, this case is being placed in an RUC status. 2 Seattle 1-Newark TAC/KO (3)
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DB Cooper-20992FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/14/93
On 1/6/93, Rowlett, Texas, was personally interviewed.
3-10-82)
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/14/93
On 1/6/93, Rowlett, Texas, was personally interviewed. was made
aware of the official identity of Special Agent of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and that the interview concerned D. B. COOPER and the possibility that had met COOPER, he then provided the following information:
advised that while watching a television program about the D. B. COOPER investigation, on a local FOX television program approximately one month ago, he recalled meeting an individual named who closely resembled the composite drawing of COOPER shown on television.
who is employed by KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD was loading a rail car at MARAZZI TILE COMPANY (MTC) approximately six months ago when he met according to was a who was also picking up a load of tile at MTC. The two began a conversation during which said that he owned either of land in St. Michoud, Oregon. told that he had purchased this land with funds obtained from a
mentioned to that he would not mind residing in the State of Oregon, at which time offered to sell him some land for an
told that he had purchased this land with funds obtained from a
mentioned to that he would not mind residing in the State of Oregon, at which time offered to sell him some land for an acre.
careers
and then talked about their military is in the Army and is in the Marine
Corps.
told that he was a Marine Corps
who had 25 years of service, two tours in Vietnam and had made over 200 parachute jumps while in the Corps. told
that his nickname in the Service was
and went their separate ways,
Before provided with his home address and phone number, be interested in purchasing some of the land in
should Oregon. told that just from their conversation,
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Investigation on 1/6/93 at ROWLETT, TEXAS
File #
164A-DL=63643
by SA sts
Date dictated
1/14/93
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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-20993 FD-302a (Rev.
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-20993 FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83) "
164A-DL-63643
Continuation of FD-302 of
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neighbor. added that his closest neighbor in Oregon is b7C approximately a hundred miles away.
After the conversation,
thought that it was b6
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In addition,
wondered why a man with all that land in Oregon would want to sell it to someone he had just met.
When observed the composite sketch of COOPER on television, he recalled having met and thought that
closely resembled COOPER. In addition, felt like the details of life and that of COOPER as shown on television were very similar.
The only additional bit of information that could recall was that the New Orleans, Louisiana.
was from
could not remember what
provided the following description of

Name:
Alias:
Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:
was from
could not remember what
provided the following description of

Name:
Alias:
Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	40-44
Height:	5'10"
Weight:	150-160 pounds
Hair:	Brownish blonde
Eyes:	Possibly green
Complexion:	Fair
Build:	Small
Scars Marks Tatoos:	Possibly a
Address:
Saint Michoud, Oregon

Telephone:

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DB Cooper-20994 FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 1/14/93
CARLA
A
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) SAC,
Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 1/14/93
CARLA
A
TO SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) SAC, DALLAS (164A-SE-81) (VC/F-JTF) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for the Seattle Division is one 1-A envelope containing a small sheet of paper with name and address written on it and one original and one copy of an FD-302 regarding the interview of Enclosed for the Portland Division is one copy of an FD-302 regarding the interview of
For information of Seattle and Portland Divisions,
on 11/29/92, telephonically contacted the Dallas Division and provided information he believed related to captioned matter.
On 1/6/93, Special Agent (SA)
contacted at his residence at which time, advised that he is employed by KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD in Greenville, Texas. Approximately six months ago was loading a rail car at MARAZZI TILE (MT), in Dallas, Texas, when he met an individual named was at
MT loading a
when he and began to converse. According to during this conversation told that he had either of land in St.
six months ago was loading a rail car at MARAZZI TILE (MT), in Dallas, Texas, when he met an individual named was at
MT loading a
when he and began to converse. According to during this conversation told that he had either of land in St. Michoud, Oregon. told he had bought the land with money he received on an
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As the conversation continued, offered to
sell some of the land for an acre. said that his closest neighbor in Oregon was 100 miles away and that and his wife would be excellent neighbors.
advised
that he was a former Marine with 25 years of service and two tours in Vietnam. also told that while in the Marine Corps he had made 200 parachute jumps. stated that while watching the FOX television network locally one night, he observed the show featuring D.B. COOPER and believe and COOPER were very similar. also thought it strange that a man
Additionally,
thought
must have received a large settlement to afford all that land in Oregon.
Last Serial Pending Closed

Serial No.	Description of Serial	Date Charged

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Employee

To	RECHARGE From	Date

Clerk Initials of	₹ Date

Date charged
Employee
Location
FPI-RBK
DB Cooper-20997Memorandum
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
+
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re ("Unsolved Mysteries" lead) .
A review of sub file reveals that he was suggested as a suspect in this matter by who had recently seen an "Unsolved Mysteries" television show depicting captioned crime.
A review of sub file reveals that he was suggested as a suspect in this matter by who had recently seen an "Unsolved Mysteries" television show depicting captioned crime. The reasons gave for suggesting
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was a former BOEING COMPANY employee who had taken flying and parachute lessons. In addition, told
that he had gotten some money from a man from Canada to buy some property. stated that the amount of money
talked about was considerable and the circumstances seemed unusual to
A physical description of was taken from his Washington State driver's license which expired on is a White male, DOB height five feet ten inches, weight 170 pounds, eyes brown, hair white. The photograph on the driver's license does not in any way resemble the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter. In addition, is at least two inches shorter than the height of UNSUB as described by eyewitnesses. Finally, age at the time of
the hijacking would have been which is approximately , years younger than UNSUB was described as being by eyewitnesses.
In view of the fact that there is no compelling reason to think that may be involved in captioned
In view of the fact that there is no compelling reason to think that may be involved in captioned crime, and also in view of the fact that there are major physical discrepancies between and the description that is commonly used for UNSUB, no further investigation concerning will be
3 - Seattle RNN/khc (3)
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
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00:
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Re UNSUB; JIM W. CRITCHER - source ("Unsolved Mysteries" lead) .
As a result of a broadcast of the television show
"Unsolved Mysteries", JIM W. CRITCHER of Chehalis, Washington,
telephone number
telephonically advised he
suspects an attorney in the Chehalis Courthouse as being
identical with UNSUB in this matter.
A review of this sub file has indicated that CRITCHER was inadvertently not contacted concerning his telephone call
A review of this sub file has indicated that CRITCHER was inadvertently not contacted concerning his telephone call after the television show.
SA attempted to contact Mr. CRITCHER
in Chehalis. advised that JIM W. CRITCHER died in December of 1990. She stated that Mr. CRITCHER was 73 years old at the time of his death. She advised that
Sea Tac Airport in 1971 and that is what sparked Mr. CRITCHER's interest in the D.B. COOPER hijacking.
further advised that Mr. CRITCHER had no firsthand knowledge concerning this crime but was the type of person to have a lot of hunches about things. stated that she could not provide any further information concerning the suspect that JIM CRITCHER may have had a hunch about nor did she personally have any information concerning captioned crime.
In view of the above information, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of this case. 3 - Seattle RNN/khc (3)
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
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00:
SEATTLE
Sub 1042
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re suspect GEDDES EUGENE HARPER;
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GEDDES EUGENE HARPER has been suggested as a suspect by (protect), who is a
in Redding, California. suspects HARPER of being identical to b6 b7C b7D
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closely resembles the composite photograph of UNSUB, and in addition HARPER's background and lifestyle also fits the type of individual who would commit such a crime, according to further advised that HARPER was in the U.S. Army, 101 Airborne Division, and was extremely unpredictable. HARPER died at Roseburg, Oregon, on 10/27/83, of Alcoholic Hepatitis.
HARPER was born on 6/20/41, and this would make his 30 years old at the time of the hijacking. Inasmuch as UNSUB in this matter has been described in his mid-40s at the time of the hijacking, no further investigation seems warranted concerning this suspect.
Inasmuch as UNSUB in this matter has been described in his mid-40s at the time of the hijacking, no further investigation seems warranted concerning this suspect.
It is noted that Sacramento's letter to San Francisco dated 7/24/89, set forth a lead for San Francisco at Fortuna, California, to attempt to locate and interview This airtel inadvertently neglected to indicate Seattle as office of origin in this matter. It is thought that San Francisco forwarded results of that lead to the Sacramento Division. In order to resolve this aspect of the investigation, SA telephonically contacted SSA FBI, San Francisco. SSA stated he would have someone check the San Francisco file (164A-220) and furnish the results of any investigation at San Francisco to the Seattle Division.
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Subject:
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00:
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Sub R Sub J
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Jacksonville letter to Seattle, dated
7/19/93.
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Dale
9/17/93
From
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Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Sub R Sub J
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Jacksonville letter to Seattle, dated
7/19/93.
Reference communication forwarded a letter from unknown individual who identifies himself as In this letter, the writer states that it is his opinion that a man named is possibly identical with UNSUB in this matter. The writer does not give any concrete information concerning
except to indicate that in 1971, was years old. He was also apparently a Cadet in the Naval Aviation Cadet Program.
In view of the fact that there is not enough information to identify or to recontact the source, no leads remain and therefore no further investigation should be conducted concerning this aspect of the investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE 
ARMED AND DANGEROUS Sub J
Reference Philadelphia airtel to Jacksonville, dated 5/26/93.
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE 
ARMED AND DANGEROUS Sub J
Reference Philadelphia airtel to Jacksonville, dated 5/26/93.
Re: Sub: (ENU) X
( FNU) was suggested as a possible suspect in Tunkhannock
this matter by Pennsylvania. stated that the individual that he suspected was known to him only as who is a
in Deston, Florida. stated that
looked like the artist composite of UNSUB.
A description of furnished by revealed that he would have been years old at the time of NORJAK. In addition, his hair is red and his height is 6'2" to 6'4". In view of these physical discrepencies, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of this investigation.
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From: :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Philadelphia airtel to Jacksonville, dated
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From: :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Philadelphia airtel to Jacksonville, dated
5/26/93.
Re: Sub: (FNU)
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this matter by Pennsylvania. stated that the individual that he suspected was known to him only as who is a
in Deston, Florida. stated that
looked like the artist composite of UNSUB.
A description of furnished by revealed that he would have been years old at the time of NORJAK. In addition, his hair is red and his height is 6'2" to 6'4". In view of these physical discrepencies, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of this investigation.
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MEBles DB Cooper-21003 Memorandum
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From
:
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Sub J X
Reference Minneapolis airtel to Seattle, dated 3/1/93.
Memorandum
5
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From
:
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Sub J X
Reference Minneapolis airtel to Seattle, dated 3/1/93.
Information contained in referenced communication indicated that telephone was REFORMATORY in stated that one time in
providing information as a source concerning captioned matter.
stated that, while serving time at the WASHINGTON STATE
he became in contact with and
and he were out in the "yard" discussing what they planned to do when they got of the Reformatory. According to
described as 25 to 27 years old in 5'8", 160 pounds, slight build, with a brown receding hair line.
UNSUB, at the time of the hijacking in 1971, was described as 40 to 45 years old, approximately 6', and no hair line recession. In view of the above discrepancies, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of the investigation.
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From
:
SA
181 - SEATTLE MEBICS DB Cooper-21004· Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From
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Subject:	NORJAK
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In reference communication, forwarded two photographs of an individual she suspected might be identical with UNSUB in this matter. stated that she had no information as to whether or not he was involved in captioned crime, and she admitted that she had mixed feelings about providing this information, since she was not sure that it was totally reliable.
A review of the photographs of the individual shows a white male in his late 50's or early 60's. The individual has a receding hair line and light blond or brown hair. He has light colored eye brows and very fair skin. In view of the fact that the individual depicted in these photographs is not, in any way, similar to the description of UNSUB in this matter, no
In view of the fact that the individual depicted in these photographs is not, in any way, similar to the description of UNSUB in this matter, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of the NORJAK investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-21005Daytona Beach FL July 8, 1993
FBI 444 Seabreeze
Several times I have seen the "D.B. Cooper" segment on "In Search Of", on TV. Each time I notice that the artist's sketch of "D. B. Cooper" strongly resembles a man I knew in 1955. He was one of the USAF aviation cadets at Hondo Air Base, Texas 
He displayed some unusual characteristics for a pilot candidate. He was disorganized and preoccupied. Though the academic schedule was posted well in advance, he would study the wrong subjects, and was a marginal student. In the flight phase of his training, he soloed the PA-18 Cub without serious problems, but barely made it in the more advanced T-6.
On the occasion of his first night cross-country flight, he made all the required radio calls (engine start, taxi, takeoff, and departure overhead on
On the occasion of his first night cross-country flight, he made all the required radio calls (engine start, taxi, takeoff, and departure overhead on course). But he made no in-flight position reports until he called for permission to enter the traffic pattern. On questioning, he admitted he had not taken off; - he had made the radio calls from his airplane while parked on the ground at a remote part of the airfield.
Soon afterward, his background check revealed that he
had this information been revealed in his statement of personal history.
: The Air Force
as an enlisted man.
In 1971, he was approximately years old, - assuming he did not falsify his age in 1954, when he entered the pre-flight phase of Aviation Cadet training.
I have never mentioned this before, even though I have seen that program several times. First, the similarity in appearance is not too convincing, since it was an artist's drawing, not a photograph. Second, I didn't (and still don't) want to embarrass him or cause any problems for him. Third, I always hoped that "D.
Second, I didn't (and still don't) want to embarrass him or cause any problems for him. Third, I always hoped that "D. B. Cooper" would be identified. Fourth, if I had to bet on it, I would bet it is not the same man, because the appear- ance of the artist's drawing is that of a quite common type of face.
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To : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
From MMsat, JACKSONVILLE
Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Date
7/19/93
Py2 MN 
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16HA-SE-81-9207(A) SEARCHED INDEXED SERIAL IZED.
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FBIArAILLEB. Cooper-21007FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
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INDICES MANUAL
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
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TO
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ACHOUM
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SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-0) (SRA) (RUC)
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SUBJECT : NORJAK;
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telephonically contacted the Scranton Resident Agency and advised that after viewing a show entitled, "In Search Of" on television concerning the D.B. COOPER high-jacking case, he feels that an individual known to him as in Deston, Florida, is identical to the D.B. COOPER depicted in the television show. knew this individual from through when he
left the state and moved to Pennsylvania.
described this individual as being very secretive and a loner. The this individual
time playing golf.
described this individual as being very secretive and a loner. The this individual
time playing golf.
spends most of his near the LEESIDE INN which is a motel located on Highway 98 about one mile outside of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In addition, in Deston, Florida, which is on Highway 98. 
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APRIL 27, 1993
FBI 915 2ND AVE SEATTLE WA 98174
RE: D.B. COOPER Dear Duty Agent;
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I am sending this letter at the request of the Duty Agent of
COOPER Dear Duty Agent;
CC 1- SUB R 1- MAIN
1: 
I am sending this letter at the request of the Duty Agent of April 27th. I have mixed feelings about providing this information since I am not certain that it is totally reli- able. I also believe that the statute of limitations may have run out on this case.
In November I saw a composite drawing of D.B. Cooper on TV. At that time I was certain that it was someone I knew, I later talked with the individual and learned that he had been Western Airlines. I also learned that he was (is ?) a sky diver. He changed careers after being He left the country and went to working in various locations in the US including Alaska.
In January I took his photograph which is enclosed. Perhaps you can check it against your drawings. After this length of time I am no longer certain that the picture I saw on TV does in fact resemble the photo.
One other, very subjective, thing. Although he has been nothing but civil and friendly with me I have observed that he has a mean disposition with little provocation.
Although he has been nothing but civil and friendly with me I have observed that he has a mean disposition with little provocation.
If you feel there is any merit in pursuing this information I will then provide you with a name and possible location of this individual.
A few words about myself. My husband and I are retired. I was We left San Diego five years ago We ended up in Mexico where we built a home. We have family in the US where we will return one day: our Mexico stay is just a phase.
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Make Shift he was involved in . and As A young teenager WAS repairing And Making And boxes . This hobby he still loves now he's very deeply involved with computeres , Now. 9/50,
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In the Army he wanted to be a pilot but his grades were not good enough and also his eyesight, (Not govt. Pilot Standards. ) Since he excelled high- on the technical part of the Military entrance exam (I'm sure this is why) they b6
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I am telling you this because is quite capable of Making. something b6 look like a bomb, He's also - smart on not using materials that will go OFF through an X-RAY Machine (IF need be)
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b6 Jumped out OF A plane by Parachute I'm Germany in some kind OF basic training he Underwent,
He's not dumb, He would know what aircraft had a rear exit that you
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b6 Jumped out OF A plane by Parachute I'm Germany in some kind OF basic training he Underwent,
He's not dumb, He would know what aircraft had a rear exit that you could . pretty much quantle A SAFE Jump, which would be A 727
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to the fact people do wacked out things when they are really in MAJOR shock. $ * * * * * * * * NOW You guys, are Finding out about this now (because I am no longer b6 b7C
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to tell anyone about this D.B. Cooper thing because . I was with and she was scared what might happen to me , is Knew She erstelle was going to turn him in for Anything. He would b6 b7C IF she ever even got into it on the phone. example :
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take it Anymore . His logic is not normal he want's things his way, And does not understand compromise.
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take it Anymore . His logic is not normal he want's things his way, And does not understand compromise., The MAN is Not playing with A Full deck.)
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Listen I did not believe When she told me her Feelings About my being D.B. Cooper either, I laughed At her And said give me A break. But you know I have done some research, and things seem to fall into place and Knows Spokane. b6 b7c Ex all the places From there to Reno NU. tike the back OF his hand ( he was raised there . IF you b6 b7C
You would know his mood swings Are Vast and . he has deep rooted problems that have carried on into his Adult life.
I want no revenge on trying to turn in ( IF it's him) b6 b7C I actually Feel sorry FOR him, because he thinks he's right About everything he does. But IF it is him. he should pay For what he did, he ( OR who ever it was) He Scared Alot OF people and stole Money. IF Killed A Man At b6 b7c
a 7 11 I would turn him in as well then because it's the right thing to do.
# Please Promise me you will do Some kind OF Background check before you .
IF Killed A Man At b6 b7c
a 7 11 I would turn him in as well then because it's the right thing to do.
# Please Promise me you will do Some kind OF Background check before you . go to his work place.
would be so pissed b6 b7c IF he was questioned At work / IF he did it OR did not do it ) He would move right away ... Plus . he would threaten Vastley. saying what Are you trying to y doper-21024 me!
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I will give you his current Address And WORK number And home phone number please don't use them unless your 99.94 Shu Sure you guess it's him, If you Scare him OFF (I know I will never know where he is. (At least know we do know . )
*I tried to talk to An F.B.I. Agent From Richmond and All he wanted was myinformation and he would not tell me if they would do A background check OR not.
I just did not feel sage
giving him-the information So I Knew it had to go to Seattle I called and was promised that there would be a background check made before would ever be questioned .... I think the Man's last name WAS. -OR pour He asked me what type of
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-OR pour He asked me what type of
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b6 that you guys have reason to believe D.B. Cooper IS Dead.Well MAYbe So but you never know, no body WAS ever Found to prove other wise. I know the case is Also very old. And what's the use . well It's OK IF you Feel that way B Cooper DB Cooper-21025 pages
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Because you know I would Feel pretty bad IF it really was. I would b6 b7C
Feel Sad Putting him in jail. But I am also sick OF wondering IF it could be him. So If you could." let me know I would be very happy to hear From you.
is very respected And now WORKS FOR the United States Govt. In LAKE Wood Colardo. is a. G.S. 12: And
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there. He Also And : big money equipment FOR the Govt. see NewotherDay he Moved From. Rena. Nevada where he worked FOR .. Burro OF LAND Management for the Govt, SAME JOB, And
He's very SMART AND Seem's real nice, he's not real out going with Friends, but he's nice to his coworkers.
Burro OF LAND Management for the Govt, SAME JOB, And
He's very SMART AND Seem's real nice, he's not real out going with Friends, but he's nice to his coworkers. You would never think he had A OK WAS A
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plus IF you went and talked to him And then left him, he would move so Fast it would Make Your head spin .
Above All. Please don't think i'm nuts ( I'm not. ) Please) Also don't ruin this MADS life, And Job unless you pretty much Know $9.9% it's him , I would Feel so bad if he lost his. Job over this. And he was questioned only , he would Freak out if he was questioned. (Jump Bail) He's very paranoid about things. (don't trust him either. ) IF you want A tape of his Voice call his home phone- during the day
(when he's A work) There will be A short recording in his Voice (IF that can help you any.
) IF you want A tape of his Voice call his home phone- during the day
(when he's A work) There will be A short recording in his Voice (IF that can help you any. how can someone reamber A Voice . After All these years through? )
Please call me soon to
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I coppied this From A military record thing , I hope it can help . I hope the number I give you is a Social security number. I will Just copy it for you what I have. 1
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I was scared to take the zeroxed copy so I Jotted this down As quick As I could I think it's some kind OF militays type I paper WORK I Found OF his.
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One of the passengers, Kent Swigard, 24, a reporter for The Spokesman Review in Spo, kaner Wash., described the hi- jackers as "organized and in.
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One of the passengers, Kent Swigard, 24, a reporter for The Spokesman Review in Spo, kaner Wash., described the hi- jackers as "organized and in. credibly calm':' They were, just about : to close the door when these three(came, bursting m with the last passenger," he said. After the plane began to taxi, a stewardess announced that the plane would make an "unsched- uled" stop.
The, plane, Flight 106, had originated" in' Phoenix,) Ariz., and was bound for Washington. The authorities said that the pilot of the Boeing 727 radioed shortly after /take off that the hijackers .kad ordered him. . to fly to Atlanta to refuel, but the flight plan was later changed and the craft flew to Tampa. It landed there about 7 A.M.
The hijackers ordered, the pilot to/refuel on the runway and promised to let the passen- gers off.
Sam McClure, 24, the agent in charge of the morning shift at :the airport, volunteered to refuel the plane, but declined to let agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. go with him.
dilu cinitial tiespass ally way held in lieu of $100,000.
shift at :the airport, volunteered to refuel the plane, but declined to let agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. go with him.
dilu cinitial tiespass ally way held in lieu of $100,000. bond, the police said.
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DB Cooper-21029Swigard,. 24, a Report The Spokesman-Review in Spo- kane, Wash., described the hi- jackers as "organized and in- credibly calm."
"They were just about to close the door when these three came bursting in with the last passenger," he said. After the plane began to taxi, a stewardess announced that the plane would make an "unsched- uled stop."
The plane, Flight 106, had originated . in Phoenix, Ariz., and was bound for Washington.
The authorities said that the pilot of the Boeing 727 radioed shortly after take-off that the hijackers had ordered him,
The authorities said that the pilot of the Boeing 727 radioed shortly after take-off that the hijackers had ordered him, to fly to Atlanta to refuel, but the flight plan was later changed jand the craft flew to Tampa. It landed there about 7 A.M.
The hijackers ordered the pilot to refuel on the runway and promised to let the passen- gers off.
Sam McClure, 24, the agent in charge of the morning shift at the airport, volunteered to refuel the plane, bur declined to let agents of ......
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Hijacker Collects Ransom of $200,000; Parachutes From Jet and Disappears
By EARL CALDWELL Special to The New York Times RENO, Nov."25- Authorities in four Western states. were searching a 500-mile corridor of mountains and river valleys tonight for a hijacker who parachuted from"a jet airliner with $200,000 in ransom money.
The crime, accomplished by a cool, middle-aged man in a business suit, was apparently intricately planned /). The :ran- som paid by Northwest .Air- lines was the biggest ever sur- rendered . in a United States hijacking, and it was the first time a hijacker had parachuted from a plane.
A spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Investigation said
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"He was quite relaxed, sit- ting in the back seat on the starboard [right] side,"said Robert B. Gregory of Sumner, Wash:, a passenger. William Mitchell . of. Redmond, Wash., who was across the aisle from the man,' said neither he nor the others had any idea what he was up to.
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, but the spokesman acknowledged that the manhunt in that area was based on supposition rather than hard information. The four-state hijacking be- gan last night in Portland, on the last leg of Northwest Flight 305 from Washington to Seattle. The Boeing 727 had made earlier stops in Minne- apolis; „Great Falls, Mont .; Missoula, Mont .; Portland, Ore., and Spokane, Wash.
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tle. "She looked bewilder. and gulped. I guess she learned what was happening then."
Capt. William W. Scott, the pilot, radioed the hijacker's de- mands ahead to Seattle. A Northwest manager said that the man had not demanded any specific denomination of bills. He declined to say wheth- er the bills were marked in any way. Airline workers had to go to several banks to assem- ble the large sum.
boarded the jet in Portland. When the plane was in the air, he showed a stewardess a briefcase containing two red cylinders and wires and said he would blow up the'aircraft, The
When the plane was in the air, he showed a stewardess a briefcase containing two red cylinders and wires and said he would blow up the'aircraft, The parachutes, which are not. in ordinary use in com- containing 36 passengers and six crew members, unless his mercial air travel, proved an- demands were met.
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other problem, Two ,military models were found at Mcchord Air Force Base in Tacoma and rushed to the Seattle field. When the hijacker learned that military models were, being supplied, hedemanded w that sport models be made, avail. able instead. These were found at: a nearby fairfield used by skydivers.
Thedifference In the two kinds of parachutes "a differ- ence that, was to prove signifi: cant slater in the evening =is that the military, models open automatically after about 200 feet whereas users of sports chutes can free fall as long as they like
ence that, was to prove signifi: cant slater in the evening =is that the military, models open automatically after about 200 feet whereas users of sports chutes can free fall as long as they like before pulling the rip- cord
While the money and para chutes,were being assembled Flight 305 circled, the Seattle airfield. The passengers were told that there was mechanical trouble, and that the pilot was trying to burn up fuel before landing.
been permitted to debark "Two for 1,000's feet horison before his te stewardesses are in the auto; mobile," he said. "Just get out
of here and start pumping gas.
"We have one stewardess re. maining with thenindividual," the captain went on."I hope that truck [the gas truck], is full. He's getting awfully antsy He wants the stewardess sitting back there with him - on - the take-off:"
The hijacker said that he wanted to go to Mexico City; but the crew explained ,that that was outside the jet's max !. mum -range, They eventually settled for a refueling stop at Reno Neve
At one point in the negotia. tions an official of the Federal Aviation Administration board ed the plane and tried to talk the hijacker into surrendering; but he replied, "Let's
tions an official of the Federal Aviation Administration board ed the plane and tried to talk the hijacker into surrendering; but he replied, "Let's get this show on the road"
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The hijacker made very care- ful stipulations for the take off and flight to Reno. He said that
opening his chute, he would Portlar not have been seen in the night long th Jing (Mattson, the F.B.L. paracı agent in chargey in Portland plane' said: that the search for the invaly ančo tains. Har F.BALL the ca was hijacker was i being , conducted beginning ss around A Amboy Wash, which is just south of Lake Merwin. " It's not a bad spot to land ifthe guy knows what she si doing " # the agent said. He said that there were a number of small airfields in the area used for sky diving.
There was evidence of sub stantial and deeply thought-out planning in the hijacking "The choice of the 727 was essen- tial since it is the only kind of commercial jet from which it is safe to parachute,. because the rear exit is behind and une der the engines
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the hijacking "The choice of the 727 was essen- tial since it is the only kind of commercial jet from which it is safe to parachute,. because the rear exit is behind and une der the engines
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Message Sent Plane At 4:50 P.M. ground control relayed the following message to the plane: FBI and police have ad vised no action be taken. Re- peat no action to be taken. We are awaiting his, concurrence that you should land "
The plane landed shortly be- fore 6 PMMe the passengers were kept on the planes their departure held up by the slow. mess in arrival of the money and parachutes. "Impress on this man that we are not trying to stall " the tower radiocd a"The money is on its way. It was picked up at more than one bank D
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the altitude was to remain be low:10.000 feet, thatt the flaps be kept cantedyand that the rear exit door be kept open. The result was that the plane coasted "at mear its minimum cruising speed of 200 milestan hour After the" take off the hi. jacker f locked the remaining stewardess Tina Mucklow in the cockpit with the three other crew members. He had theten. tire cabinkto, Himself, Captain Scott said that the last time he had communicatedt with the man on the intercom was when the plane was over Lake Mer- win on the Lewis River in southern Washington.
The captain isaid that instru. ments in the cockpit indicated that the steps down from the rear exit were lowered during the flight.
ments in the cockpit indicated that the steps down from the rear exit were lowered during the flight.
When the plane landed at Reno the hijacker was not aboard. Also missing was the money "the supposed explosive device and stwo parachutes.
"Two Air Force jet fighters and a C-130 cargo plane that were trailing the 727 from Seattle said that they had seen
At 6:50, "Captain | Scott tad |nobody parachute from the jet. vised Northwest control that However, an Air Force spokes, of the stewardesses hooman said futhermansfeldfree!
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so before his terrain. The area around he would Portland is the only flat place n the night. on the Seattle-Reno route. A parachute jump much after the plane passed Portland would involve landing in the snow and .cold of the Cascade Moun- tains. the. F.B.I. 1 . Portland, ch for the ·conducted Amboy, st.south of Harold E. Campbell Jr., the F.B.I. agent here in charge of the case, said tonight that there not a bad guy knows .the agent iere were a fields in the ving.
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jacker had an accomplice or accomplices. He said there was as yet no firm clues to his whereabouts or real identity.
Stan Pitkin, the United States Attorney for western Washing- ton, said that if the man was captured he would be returned to Seattle to face Federal air piracy charges. The crime car- ries a penalty of from 20 years was no evidence that the hi- to life in prison.
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WOODLAND, Wash., Nov. 26; plane landed. He also showed F.B.I. agents and sheriff's her a suitcase containing red cylinders connected with wires that he said was a bomb .. deputies, plagued by .low clouds and fog"that hindered both helicopter . and . ground efforts, "searched .the woods and farmlands near here today for the hijacker they believe parachuted into the area from a Northwest Airlines 727 .with $200,000 in ransom money.
"We're cither looking for a parachute, or a hole in the ground,", said Under Sheriff Tom McDowell of Clark County.
(He's probably long. gone, said another deputy, one of about 30'from Clark and adja- cent Cowlitz County who, with a half-dozen agents of the Fed- eral Bureau of Investigation, are conducting the hunt for the
Af Seattle, "the money" was obtained in $20.
gone, said another deputy, one of about 30'from Clark and adja- cent Cowlitz County who, with a half-dozen agents of the Fed- eral Bureau of Investigation, are conducting the hunt for the
Af Seattle, "the money" was obtained in $20. bills from number of: local banks. Th man, 'who had. also . demanded parachutes,' was provided with four of them. He then!allowed the :36 other passengers and two, stewardesses to leave the plane.
Destination Mexico
He told the pilot. to fly-to Mexico City at no more than 10,000 feet at a low speed. He then locked up the other crew members arid remained alone in the subzero temperatures of the cabin with the rear doo!
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are conducting the hunt for the olive complexioned," ,middle" aged hijacker in a 10-by-15 mile stretch" off rough, fir covered country just south of the Lewis River in the Cascade foothills: At the City Hall in Wood- land, a iriver. town of about 1,300,-wher,search headquar. ters have been established under the direction of Tom & Man- ning can F.B.Il agent, officials said that ` poor; visibility had led the Army to withdraw, its helicopters from the hunt.
Il agent, officials said that ` poor; visibility had led the Army to withdraw, its helicopters from the hunt.
Other Copters Used
However, other helicopters provided by Weyerhaeuser, the mammoth lumber company, andsthezBonneville Power" Ad: ministration, were "still making intermittent passes " over the areas the search was halted at nightfall until tomorrow The hunted. man has been identified by the .F.B.I. Fonly as. D.B. Cooper, the name he used /Wednesday afternoon when he bought a ticket "in Portland,, 20 miles south of here, and boarded a Northwest plane to Seattle.
On the way to Seattle, the hijacker, who, was described as being about 6 feet tall, weighing. 170 pounds and wear-
the cabin with the rear door open and steps down.
Although earlier reports had said that the hijacker ordered William Scott, the pilot to fly south over="Washington ,and Oregon rather than; over the rugged Cascade Mountains,. a Northwest:>spokesman "in St! Paul, denied that today Walter Helmer, the North west official,"said that.
a Northwest:>spokesman "in St! Paul, denied that today Walter Helmer, the North west official,"said that."Mr. Scott had told him he chose the route without consulting the hijacker .. He also quoted the pilot zas having'ssaid that when he landed the plane in Reno, Nev .for refueling, he thought the hijacker was; still on board. Instead, the man,the money, two of the parachutes and the suitcase containing the red cyclinders were missing.
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search was being concentrated in this area on the basis of information provided by the crew
Officials said that the crew's last communication with the hi- jacker came a little after .. 8 P.M. Wednesday, when the jet would have been near _Ariel, southwest of Woodland.
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computer at Fort Lewis, Wash had been fed this information and had predicted a likelycareal of the hunt
Meanwhile, Sheriff Gene Cot- ton of Clark county said that several: earlier reports that a man fittting.the hijacker's de. scription, had been - sighted in the area had all proved false,
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seeking a former. south 'soutlinesuje, Washington siry Hiver for amnes-icomo led the Army to withdraw its helicopters from the hunt.
Other Copters Used However, . other helicopters provided by Weyerhaeuser, the mammoth .. lumber :company, and the Bonneville" Power Ad- ministration, were still making intermittent passes ", over .. the area. The search was halted: at nightfall until tomorrow.
The hunted man has been identified by , the F.B.I. only as D. B. Cooper, the name he used . Wednesday afternoon when he bought a Portland, 20 miles south, of here, and boarded a Northwest plane to Seattle.
Wednesday afternoon when he bought a Portland, 20 miles south, of here, and boarded a Northwest plane to Seattle.
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the route without consulting the hijacker. He also quoted the pilot. as ; having said that when he, landed the plane .in Reno, Ney., for refueling, he thought the hijacker was still on board. Instead, the man, the money, two of the parachutes and the suitcase containing the red cyclinders were missing.
The . F.B.I., said that the search was being concentrated in this area on the basis of information provided by the crew.
Officials said that the crew's last communication with the hi- jacker came : a little after 8 P.M. Wednesday when the jet would. have been .near. Ariel, southwest of Woodland.
If the man bailed out.then, the authorities said, the aircraft
ing. a dark suit .. dark gray was at about 7,000 feet and fly- coat and dark glasses, handed ing at a speed of about 200 a stewardess a note.
dark gray was at about 7,000 feet and fly- coat and dark glasses, handed ing at a speed of about 200 a stewardess a note. demand- miles an hour: At that alti- ing:$200,000 ransom when the tude, temperatures were freez-
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At search headquarters here, officials said that acomputer at Fort Lewis, Wash, had been fed. . this information and "had predicted a likely area' of the hunt.
Meanwhile, Sheriff Gene, Cot- ton of Clark County, said that several earlier reports that: a man fittting the hijacker's de, scription had been sighted in the area had all proved false,
In Portland, The Oregon Jour- nal reported that the F.B.I. was seeking a:" former . southwest Washington sky diver for ques; tioning in the case" An F.B.I. spokesman declined to. confirm or deny the report.
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"I didn't want the F.B.I. to go along," he said. "If/they had decided to, I probably wouldn't Have gone," he said,
The episode began 'early to- day when Vic Dugger, owner of Dugger Wrecking Service in Albuquerque," saidhe was called to pick up a car that reportedly . would not start. When he got to the address given him, a man was standing in the street waving his arms: As he stopped, a man stuck a .45-caliber pistol in the win- dow and two more jumped into his tow truck, forced him to drive to the airport and up to the plane and left the truck. He later identified the three, from police pictures, as the murder suspects
Ronald Simpson of Albu- querque, a T.W.A. employe, was refueling the plane and was on board when the hijack- ers came on, He said that one of them had asked him, "Have you ever been to Cuba before?
employe, was refueling the plane and was on board when the hijack- ers came on, He said that one of them had asked him, "Have you ever been to Cuba before?"
Mr. Simpson replied that he had not and said, "Well, there's a first time for everything." He said that the hijackers had let him go when he explained he had to unhook his fuel truck
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WOODLAND, Wash., Nov .. 27 (UPI)-The F.B.I. said to- day that a hijacker who para- chuted from a plane Wednes- day night with $200,000 ransom probably landed in a small wooded area east of here and might 'still be there, possibly with a broken leg.
"We feel-he's in this area," Thomas Manning, an agent, 'said of the three-by-five-mile stretch of rough timber coun- try 35 miles north of Port- land, Ore.
The hijacker took over a Northwest Airlines 727 with a device he said was a bomb during a flight from Portland to Seattle. He forced the plane to land at Seattle, col- lected four parachutes and $200,000 and allowed the pas- sengers off. Then he ordered the crew to fly him to Reno. Somewhere along the way he parachuted into the night.
Then he ordered the crew to fly him to Reno. Somewhere along the way he parachuted into the night. :
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DB Cooper-21039here that he lied o, Henderson in reporting that Be to 28 civilians had been killed. At the time he spoke to !!! colonel in the field, he said, his platoon leaders had already told him that at least 106 civil- ians had been killed.
Hunt for Escaped Hijacker In Woodland, Wash., Ends
WOODLAND, Wash., Nov. 29 (AP)-The active search for a man who bailed out of a hi- jacked jet last Wednesday with $200,000 ransom money ended . here today, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said its inquiry would continue.
Fog and low clouds in this southwest . Washington area grounded `aircraft for a second day. A spokesman for the Cowlitz County sheriff's office said the land search had been discontinued because previous efforts had not turned up any clues.
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A spokesman for the Cowlitz County sheriff's office said the land search had been discontinued because previous efforts had not turned up any clues.
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F.B.I. Lists Serial Numbers Of Money Given to Hijacker
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (AP) -The Federal Bureau of In- vestigation said today that it was distributing a 34-page list of serial numbers that corres- pond to those on the $20 bills paid to the hijacker believed to have parachuted from a Boeing 727 aircraft between Seattle and Reno, Nev., last Nov. 24.
Copies are being furnished to F.B.I. offices, police depart- ments and certain financial and baminess establishments.
The money, $200,000 in $20 bills, was paid to the hijacker in Seattle. The hijacker also demanded four parachutes and ordered the pilot to fly to Reno at an altitude of no more than 10,000feet.
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DB Cooper-21042Memorandum
6
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference
Reference Dallas airtel to Seattle and Portland, dated
1/14/93.
Referenced airtel suggested that
might possibly be a suspect in this matter. is described as a white male and his age, at the time of the hijacking, would be years old. He is 5'10", 150-160 pounds. His hair is brownish- blond, his eyes are green, possibly, build is small. His complexion is fair and he wore prescription glasses.
Inasmuch as UNSUB, in this matter, was 40-45 years old at the time of the hijacking, it seems unlikely that is identical with UNSUB. In addition, wears prescription glasses, apparently not worn by UNSUB, and hair is brownish-blond with green eyes and fair complexion, all in disagreement with the description given by eye witnesses of UNSUB.
There is a lead outstanding at St.
In addition, wears prescription glasses, apparently not worn by UNSUB, and hair is brownish-blond with green eyes and fair complexion, all in disagreement with the description given by eye witnesses of UNSUB.
There is a lead outstanding at St. Michoud, Oregon, set forth in reference communication. When results of that investigation are received by the Seattle Division, consideration should be given to eliminating the suspect as possibly being involved in captioned crime.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-21043Memorandum
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference
Reference Dallas airtel to Seattle and Portland, dated
1/14/93.
Referenced airtel suggested that might possibly be a suspect in this matter. is described as a white male and his age, at the time of the hijacking, would be years old. He is 5'10", 150-160 pounds. His hair is brownish- blond, his eyes are green, possibly, build is small. His complexion is fair and he wore prescription glasses.
His hair is brownish- blond, his eyes are green, possibly, build is small. His complexion is fair and he wore prescription glasses.
Inasmuch as UNSUB, in this matter, was 40-45 years old at the time of the hijacking, it seems unlikely that is
identical with UNSUB. In addition, wears prescription glasses, apparently not worn by UNSUB, and hair is brownish-blond with green eyes and fair complexion, all in disagreement with the description given by eye witnesses of UNSUB.
There is a lead outstanding at St. Michoud, Oregon, set forth in reference communication. When results of that investigation are received by the Seattle Division, consideration should be given to eliminating the suspect as possibly being involved in captioned crime.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3) - Seattle RNN : vsg (3)
164-81-9212
MEBles DB Cooper-21044
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CMemorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From
:
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Sacramento, dated 5/8/92; and Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 2/1/93.
(164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From
:
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Sacramento, dated 5/8/92; and Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 2/1/93. b6 b7C
Reference
Investigation at Sacramento has resulted in an interview of suspect, who denies involvement in captioned crime. According to descriptive data, would have been years old at the time of the hijacking and UNSUB was described as in his mid 40's. In addition, claimed he does not smoke, nor has he ever smoked.
In view of the fact that no logical investigation remains concerning the suspect and of the fact that appears to have been approximately 10 years younger than UNSUB at the time of the crime, no further investigation should be conducted concerning this aspect of the NORJAK investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3 - Seattle RNN : vsg (3)
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As
b6 b7C
b6 b7C Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Sacramento, dated
5/8/92; and Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 2/1/93.
SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Sacramento, dated
5/8/92; and Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 2/1/93.
Reference
Investigation at Sacramento has resulted in an interview of suspect, who denies involvement in
captioned crime. According to descriptive data would have been b6 years old at the time of the hijacking and UNSUB was described as in his mid 40's. In addition, claimed he does b7C
not smoke, nor has he ever smoked.
In view of the fact that no logical investigation remains concerning the suspect and of the fact that appears to have been approximately 10 years younger than UNSUB at the time of the crime, no further investigation should be conducted concerning this aspect of the NORJAK investigation.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference
was considered a suspect in this matter because provided information to the
FBI to the effect
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference
was considered a suspect in this matter because provided information to the
FBI to the effect apparently b6 in Moses Lake, Washington, sometime in 1971, and in b7C b7D
late 1971, reportedly suffered a in some sort of accident.
An interview with by the Denver Division reflected that she tends to see important connections between circumstances and events which are widely separated in time and place. She may reach conclusions based on which is not an
altogether happy relationship.
is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
DOB:
Height:	Approximately 6'2"
Weight:	195-220 pounds
Hair:	Thinning, light brown or dishwater blond
Characteristics:	Wears glasses or contact lenses; may have a slight beer belly

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may have a slight beer belly

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Based on date of birth of
would
have been years old at the time of the NORJAK hijacking. UNSUB, according to eye witnesses, was in his mid 40's during the hijacking. A photograph of taken in 1964, shows an individual with a strong heavy set jaw which is quite noticeable. Eye witnesses did not indicate UNSUB had such a strong facial feature.
In view of these discrepancies, no further investigation will be conducted concerning
at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-21048 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/17/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference was considered a suspect in this matter because provided information to the
FBI to the effect apparently
in Moses Lake, Washington, sometime in 1971, and in late 1971, reportedly suffered a in some sort of accident.
An interview with by the Denver Division reflected that she tends to see important connections between circumstances and
An interview with by the Denver Division reflected that she tends to see important connections between circumstances and events which are widely separated in time and place. She may reach conclusions based on which is not an
altogether happy relationship.
is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
DOB:
Height:	Approximately 6'2"
Weight:	195-220 pounds
Hair:	Thinning, light brown or dishwater blond
Characteristics:	Wears glasses or contact lenses; may have a slight beer belly

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b6 b7C b7D Memorandum
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
12/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re suspect
A review of sub file reveals that he was suggested as a suspect by
b7C who lives in Arizona.
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
12/10/92
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re suspect
A review of sub file reveals that he was suggested as a suspect by
b7C who lives in Arizona. According to while under the influence of alcohol, told her he had b7D
also stated had expressed
that he
fears being caught by the FBI. Finally,
stated
served in the U. S. Army when he was 18 years old and was a parachute rigger.
Phoenix Division reinterviewed and was able to obtain a composite description of That b7C b7D
description indicated that he is at least two inches shorter than UNSUB in this matter and his eyes are blue/gray and not brown in color. In addition, he has a
both upper and lower. Finally, he has a pot belly that is quite pronounced.
In view of these physical discrepancies between UNSUB and no further investigation will be conducted b6 concerning him and this sub file should be marked eliminated. b7C 3- Seattle RNN/khc (3) SEHC
1644-81-9215
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b6
1*Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/10/92
From
:
SA
Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND
A FILED 20
DEC 1 0 1992
DB Cooper-21051
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1*Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/10/92
From
:
SA
Subject: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re
Re Springfield's airtel to Seattle dated 2/10/92.
A review of sub file revealed that he was suggested as a suspect in this matter because suspected him of this crime. He did so because he was a former paratrooper with extensive survival training. admitted to
he did not have any solid physical evidence linking the hijacking but he stated that admitted to him that
he had hijacked the airplane. is described as a White male, five feet seven to five feet eight inches in height, with eye color green. In addition, he has
In view of the fact that is at least four inches shorter than UNSUB in this matter, and in addition is and has green eyes instead of brown eyes, no further investigation should be conducted concerning him and this sub file should be marked eliminated. (3) - Seattle RNN/khc (3) KSHa
1644-81-9216
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The following investigation was conducted by SA b6 b7C AT PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, CALIFORNIA
On January 26, 1993, attempts to locate and interview were negative.
b6 b7C It is noted a was parked in front of that residence. California license
The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) indicates that vehicle is registered to Maricopa, California. b6 b7C
Attempts to further identify through CLETS driver's license information was negative.
On that date,
advised utilizes a
that is a part-time employee of his business and vehicle. However, was unaware of whereabouts but agreed to forward a message requesting to contact the FBI. 
On January 27, 1993,
advised
as follows:
He has resided in Pine Mountain Club since 1981 and lives in a rental house. He is unemployed, and has been
In 1971, he resided in Huntington Beach, California and
was
The circumstances surrounding
He is unemployed, and has been
In 1971, he resided in Huntington Beach, California and
was
The circumstances surrounding the D.B. COOPER hijacking matter was explained to following which he denied any involvement. However, it was noted that appeared quite
knowledgeable regarding the incident, including details that likely appeared in the news media, i.e. location of passengers and type of aircraft. advised that he has never smoked, to include Raleigh filter tips.
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During the course of the interview the following descriptive data was obtained:
Name
Sex
Male Caucasian
Race
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
5110"
Weight
195
Hair
Gray (formerly black)
Eyes
Brown
Complexion
Fair; smooth
Marital Status
Never married
Social Security No.
Driver's License Occupation Education
Does not possess one
Graduate, Seattle University
Prior Arrests Military Service
None admitted
U.S. Army,
no parachuting
experience)
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1
The following
Army,
no parachuting
experience)
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DB Cooper-21055 164-SE-81 JCW/bmac
1
The following investigation was conducted by SA b6 b7C AT PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, CALIFORNIA
On January 26, 1993, attempts to locate and interview were negative.
b6 b7C It is noted a was parked in front of that residence. California license
The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) indicates that vehicle is registered to Maricopa, California.
Attempts to further identify
through CLETS driver's license information was negative.
On that date.
advised utilizes a of whereabouts but agreed to forward a message requesting to contact the FBI.
that is a part-time employee of his business and vehicle. However,
was unaware 
advised
On January 27, 1993,
as follows:
He has resided in Pine Mountain Club since 1981 and lives in a rental house. He is unemployed, and has been
In 1971, he resided in Huntington Beach, California and
was
The circumstances surrounding the D.
He is unemployed, and has been
In 1971, he resided in Huntington Beach, California and
was
The circumstances surrounding the D.B. COOPER hijacking matter was explained to following which he denied any involvement. However, it was noted that appeared quite knowledgeable regarding the incident, including details that likely appeared in the news media, i.e. location of passengers and type of aircraft. advised that he has never smoked, to include Raleigh filter tips.
164A-81-9217
as
MEBIS DB Cooper-21056
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KAC
1/24 M
DB Cooper-210$8FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
2/1/93
TO
Redula
SUBJECT
: NORJAK
CAA
00: SACRAMENTO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-SE-81)
: SAC, SACRAMENTO (RUC)
The Fresno RA is a
direct mail office
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
2/1/93
TO
Redula
SUBJECT
: NORJAK
CAA
00: SACRAMENTO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-SE-81)
: SAC, SACRAMENTO (RUC)
The Fresno RA is a
direct mail office
Please direct all mail to:
FBI
P.O. Box 26434
Fresno, CA. 93729
RE: Los Angeles airtel to Sacramento, 5/8/92.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investigative insert reflecting results of investigation at Pine Mountain Club, California.
Inasmuch as investigation within the Sacramento Division has been completed, this matter is considered RUC.
@ - Seattle (164-SE-81) (Enc. 2) 2 - Sacramento JCW/bmac (4)
ELIMINATE
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TPA
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Per
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
9/17/93

TO	: SAC,
TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
9/17/93

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

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Reference
Reference Dallas airtel to Seattle and Portland, dated 1/14/93.
Reference communication set forth lead for the Portland Division at St. Michoud, Oregon. To date, Seattle has not received results of that investigation. Portland Division is requested to forward results of requested investigation to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Portland 1 - Dallas (Info.) 2 - Seattle RNN : vsg VSq
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(Number)
(Time)
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b6 b7C XFD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO :
Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 4/13/93
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
" SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164A-SE-81) (P)RUC
SUBJECT : NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
b6 b7C D
Reference 4/12/93 telephone call from SA Seattle, to SA Missoula Resident b6 b7C Agency. × On 3/26/93, SA
interviewed a white male who 
identified himself only as advised he had watched a recent episode of Unsolved Mysteries, which featured the D. B. COOPER case. After watching the show, last known D. B. COOPER is actually was certain that address - Campbell, California, provided the following
telephone number -
information concerning
War, where was in either the 101st or 82nd Airborne became friends with during the Korean Division. After the war, remained friends with
and had periodic contacts with him. Both and
were students at Pasadena City College from approximately eventually became a with the Los Angeles
Both and
were students at Pasadena City College from approximately eventually became a with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, from where he retired. During that time, remained in contact with 2 - Seattle 2 - Salt Lake City AMJ/jfj (4)
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that claimed to have known from friends in the FBI had been a suspect in the D. B. COOPER case.
b6 b7C claimed to have information concerning
the
source of which 
would not divulge, as follows:
hijacking, Approximately one year before the D. B. COOPER received training in free fall parachuting, and approximately six months prior to the hijacking, received training in night free falls. Additionally, after the hijacking, periodically received checks from a Canadian trust company in a substantial amount.
Additionally, after the hijacking, periodically received checks from a Canadian trust company in a substantial amount. had an alibi at the time of the hijacking that he was with his brother in New Mexico, which the brother did not corroborate. advised that from his personal knowledge,
approximately six months prior to the hijacking, and that approximately a year after the hijacking, saw flashing a lot of money
around. thought that was strange because
was always in bad financial condition because he regularly lost jobs due to an alcohol problem. claimed that from what he knew of the FBI investigation, the FBI eliminated as a suspect because the FBI's records showed was either 20 or 30
years too old or too young. stated that the FBI's records as to date of birth were erroneous.
presently attends an Episcopal Church in Campbell, which is just off Winchester Street, and worked with the FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP in either Campbell or San Jose, California, with a person named
Prior to viewing the Unsolved Mysteries television show, had not
Street, and worked with the FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP in either Campbell or San Jose, California, with a person named
Prior to viewing the Unsolved Mysteries television show, had not thought of in connection with the D. B. COOPER case for several years. Prior to the television show, had never seen an artist's rendition of D. B. COOPER at the time of the hijacking. 
however, saw the artist's rendition on Unsolved Mysteries, and immediately recognized the artist's rendition of D. B. COOPER as being then called his wife into the room to view the picture of D. B. COOPER, and upon asking his wife who the
2
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DB Cooper-21062 164A-SE-81
picture looked like, wife answered that it looked like additionally stated that the artist's rendition of what D. B. COOPER would presently look like resembled today.
advised SA that he would remain in contact
with SA
regarding this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-21063 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/20/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-21063 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81) (P)
Date
9/20/93
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
/
On 7/6/93, Ballard, Washington, telephonically contacted the writer and stated that he is a client who claims to know who D. B. COOPER is. A meeting was arranged between the writer, and his client that took place on 7/21/93.
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On 7/21/93
X (source)
Everett, Washington
home telephone
advised that b6
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he had a friend named suspected to be identical with UNSUB in this matter. According
to claimed to be D. B. COOPER in 1972 while
advised that he has not seen
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for approximately 15 years. He did furnish the following background information concerning him:

Sex:	Male
Race:	Caucasian
Height:	6'1"
Weight:	175-180 pounds (15 years ago)
Age:	52-56
Hair:	Sandy, light colored, receding hair line
Eyes:	Blue
Complexion: