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advised that in the post dredging layer, he found cross bedded course and medium sand, which in- dicated the river and river waves had worked repeatedly on this layer since 1974. The upper six inches to eight inches of re- worked beach sand is the active layer which is currently being worked by the water of the Columbia River.
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Based on the condition of the money through observation, advised that the money was probably washed into b6 the location where it was found by natural river flow and was b7C
probably placed at the location of Tena Bar during the last rise in the Columbia River in the past two or three months.
Investigation on
2/13/80
at Vancouver, Washington Fite-# PD 164-41 -1793
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2/14/80
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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based this belief on three facts. The first fact being that the money was rounded off on the corners, which would indicate a rolling motion and would indicate the flow of the river.
The first fact being that the money was rounded off on the corners, which would indicate a rolling motion and would indicate the flow of the river. The second fact was that the money was found in the surface layer of the upper reworked beach sand. The third fact was that the distribution of the money was in this surface layer only, and none was found to be in the post dredging sand. When reminded of the fact that the rubber bands holding the money together were still in place, but extremely brittle and crumbled upon touch,
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He also added that he felt certain that the money did not work its way up through the post dredging sand to the upper layer.
found during his work at the site and areas surrounding the site, that the clay lump (dredged) sand ranging from a depth of approximately four feet, 25 yards from the money site, to only two feet where the money was found. He advised that this could be caused by many reasons, but most probably caused by the different elevations of the beach sand at the time the dredging occurred.
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Regarding the fact that the money itself was remark- ably well preserved, advised that sand is sterile, b6 and in nature, is probably the best preservative of any soil. This could also be the reason that the rubber bands were still in place around the money, although they were badly deteriorated, and would also lead credence to the fact that the money had been deposited in sand the major portion of the time since it was lost. The money would not have lasted for more than a year in nature unless protected.
were still in place around the money, although they were badly deteriorated, and would also lead credence to the fact that the money had been deposited in sand the major portion of the time since it was lost. The money would not have lasted for more than a year in nature unless protected. He added that fragments of the money could have been washed anywhere down stream in the Columbia, but he doubted that any additional money found would be as well pre- served unless it had been deposited in an upper layer of sand.
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displayed a U.S. Geological Survey- Topographical Map, Bridal Veil Washington - Oregon Section, which reflected a twelve mile cross section of the drainage basin for the Washougal River. It is from this area, felt the money likely originated from. He stated that there was ap- proximately one stream per mile of land in this area. If a person parachuted in this basin, he would most probably come to earth on
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land. Based on this fact, there is a good chance the money was carried to water rather than falling into it. If the money had not landed within ten feet of a stream, odds are almost zero that the money would make the stream.
If the money had not landed within ten feet of a stream, odds are almost zero that the money would make the stream.
concluded that he had been and his conclusions are based upon b7C
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his experience in this field since that time. furnished a diagram of the beach sediment profile as it was found at Tena Bar. A xeroxed copy of this profile is attached.
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DB Cooper-43246TENA BAR BEACH SEDIMENT PROFILE Trench betton upper surface reworked beach sand Postdredging (?) sand
2
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Cross bedded sand
light colorsand
DB Cooper-432477-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
February 25, 1980

FBI FILE NO. 164-2111
LAB. NO.	00214031 D/S	LL	VJ

Re:
NORJAK
Specimens received February 14, 1980
Q58 Unknown amount of U. S. currency in deteriorated condition
Q59
Soil from submitted U. S. currency
Result of examination :
The exact number of bills contained in the submitted currency could not be
currency
Result of examination :
The exact number of bills contained in the submitted currency could not be determined, because of the deteriorated condition of this currency.
Approximately 290 twenty dollar bills ($5,800.00) are contained in the submitted currency.
The disposition of the submitted evidence and the results of the mineralogy and fingerprint examinations will be furnished separately.
DB Cooper-43248
151-11-1794 BU/DO. FBI/DOJ Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72 U
FBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
February 25, 1980
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	00214031 D/S LL VJ

Examination requested by:	Portland
Reference:	Airtel dated February 13, 1980
Examination requested:	Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint

Remarks:
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
ADMINISTRATIVE
dated February 13, 1980
Examination requested:	Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint

Remarks:
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-43249
164-11-1795 FBI/DOJ F81/DOJOPTIONAL FORM NO. TO JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR {41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
2/27/80
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Re Portland memos of SA ₹ 12/12/79; and
1/21/80.
On 2/12/80,
Eugene Water and Electric Board, 500 E. Fourth Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, advised that Z have received utility service at Eugene, since
She advised previously
received utility service from Eugene. When first received utility service, they listed a previous address as Coquille, Oregon. 7 at
A reference is listed as
, Eugene, Oregon,
.
occupation as of the time service was initiated was listed as ·
On 2/12/80, physical observation of the residence at Eugene, determined this to be a one story single family dwelling. An individual was observed in the driveway of this residence who is described as a white male, approximately 6' tall, 185 pounds, heavy build, with graying brown hair.
An individual was observed in the driveway of this residence who is described as a white male, approximately 6' tall, 185 pounds, heavy build, with graying brown hair. This individual was probably
Investigation conducted concerning to date has failed to develop information which would make him a logical suspect, although background information prior to 1975 has not been developed. Further investigation of as a suspect in this matter is being left to the discretion of Case Agent.
2 )- Portland
5010-110
164-41-1796
SEARCHED SERIALIZE
WORKED
1
FEB 2 7 1880
FBI - PORTLAND.
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-43250
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFRI tot.t1,8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
2/27/80
FROM
:
SA
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 2/14/80, an anonymous caller provided the following information:
The person depicted in a recent newspaper photograph of the person known as D. B. COOPER resembles a man in the Air Force from at P Fairchild Air Force Base.
(P)
DATE:
2/27/80
FROM
:
SA
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 2/14/80, an anonymous caller provided the following information:
The person depicted in a recent newspaper photograph of the person known as D. B. COOPER resembles a man in the Air Force from at P Fairchild Air Force Base. The caller advised that this person was known as. LILLBURN COOPER and was the CorC in charge of the Dental Clinic. His hometown was somewhere in Missouri. b6
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Portland
164-41-1797 MALIZED
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FBI-PORTLAND
5010-110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-43251b6 b7C
February 25, 1980
Federal Bureau of Investigation 745 Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97701
Re: D. B. Cooper
Dear Sir: .
This letter is written in observation of recent events publicized in the newspapers regarding the discovery of money materials along the Columbia River in Southwestern Washington.
The newspaper accounts of this discovery did not indicate that any further investigation was being done regarding the geologic factors in which the materials were found. it
occurred to me that there may be abundant information available that might not ordinarily be pursued in this type of investigation.
it
occurred to me that there may be abundant information available that might not ordinarily be pursued in this type of investigation. Accordingly, the following suggestions are offered for your consider- ation:
1. Sediment trapped within the material and surrounding material may provide clues as to the source areas from which the sand and material were transported from.
2. The sediment material may provide a clue as to other likely areas along the Columbia where additional materials might be deposited.
3. Analysis of the local stratagraphy and sedimentology may give an indication of the date that the materials were deposited at the location of discovery,
164-41-1798
SEARCHED SERIALIZE
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FBI-PORTLAND/2.
DB Cooper-43252
b6 b7CFederal Bureau of Investigation February 25, 1980
Page 2
4. Analysis of the abrasion characteristics of the material itself, that is the money bundle, may suggest the distance traveled and thereby give additional clues as to the source from which the material was derived.
Significant information may still be available at the site.
the money bundle, may suggest the distance traveled and thereby give additional clues as to the source from which the material was derived.
Significant information may still be available at the site. If any samples were taken of material before the local sediment was disturbed, those samples would be very useful in any analysis. Also, photographs may be useful in reconstructing the depositional circum- stance in which the money materials were located. If not, the next time a discovery takes place, care should be taken to acquire the geologic information from the site before excavation takes place. In any case, investigation of the geologic circumstances of the money materials may yield the information as listed above.
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DB Cooper-43253 Oregon
BEND,OR + FB 28 PM 199G. 9744
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THEJANDO
Federal Bureau of Investigation 745 Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97701
DB Cooper-432542/26/80
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211)
(ATTN: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed for the Bureau is one packet of newspaper articles collected at Portland, Oregon.
The enclosed articles are typical of those appearing in most major newspapers in the State of Oregon
The enclosed articles are typical of those appearing in most major newspapers in the State of Oregon following announcement of the location of a portion of the ransom received by the subject in this matter.
The media contacts on this matter by personnel of the Portland Division during the period 2/12-25/80 included one press conference, 26 television appearances, and a multitude of recorded radio appearances.
2 - Bureau (Enclosure)
1 - Seattle
2 - Portland 4-41)
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Filed®
DB Cooper-432557-1b
REPORT of the
FBI~ LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
February 29, 1980

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	00214031 D/S LL VJ

Re: NORJAK
Specimens received February 14, 1980
Result of examination:
A description of the evidence submitted with Portland communication dated February 13, 1980, was listed in Laboratory report dated February 25, 1980.
received February 14, 1980
Result of examination:
A description of the evidence submitted with Portland communication dated February 13, 1980, was listed in Laboratory report dated February 25, 1980.
Specimen Q59 contains sand that exhibits characteristics which indicate it was subjected to erosional processes, i.e. moving water, and is consistent with having come from sediment which was deposited by the Columbia River.
Q59 is enclosed herewith. The disposition of 958 will be furnished with the results of the requested fingerprint examination.
DB Cooper-43256
164-41-1800 FBI/ DOJLaboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
FBI LABORATORY ___
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
February 29, 1980
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	00214031 D/S LL VJ

Examination requested by:	Portland
Reference:	Airtel dated February 13, 1980
Examination requested:	Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint

Remarks:
of the Oregon office of the United States
dated February 13, 1980
Examination requested:	Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint

Remarks:
of the Oregon office of the United States Geological Survey was consulted and may be contacted at concerning tributary flow into the Columbia River.
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Enclosures (3) (2 Lab report, 959) 2- Jentlo (164-31)
$ : RA IN LURE ADMINISTRATIVE (A) CORIANOY NN
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-43257 16-1-1801 FBI/DOJPortland, Oregon February 28, 1980
PRESS INQUIRY
Arthur G. Barger, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the State of Oregon, announced today the $20 bills located on a sandy beach near Vancouver, Washington, on February 10, 1980, and verified as a portion of the ransom money given to the hijacker of a 727 jetliner at Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, has been examined by the Laboratory Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results of the examination place the amount recovered at approximately $5800. As expected, no fingerprints were present on the bills. The examination reveals that the bills had, in fact, been immersed in water for an extended period and silt deposits
The examination reveals that the bills had, in fact, been immersed in water for an extended period and silt deposits among the bills indicate a probability that they were washed onto the site where they were found rather than having been dredged from the Columbia River.
1 - 164-41
1 -
1 - SA
1 - SA HIMMELSBACH 1 - Each Supv (5) 1 -
1 - Switchboard
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Socialized Incurred Filed
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164-41-1802
DB Cooper-43258FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SPORET Facsimile Priority SECRET Routine CONFIDENTIAL Airtel UNOLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 2/29/80
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
FBI LABORATORY,
DOCUMENT SECTION, SA
FBI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION,
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION,
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Portland airtel to Bureau, 2/13/80; and Portland teletype to Bureau, 2/20/80.
Enclosed herewith for the Laboratory are four additional bills from the ransom in this matter obtained on
Enclosed herewith for the Laboratory are four additional bills from the ransom in this matter obtained on 2/14/80, from as was set forth in referenced teletype.
REQUEST OF THE FBI LABORATORY
LABORATORY. Is requested to conduct any examination possible with the four above mentioned additional bills and to include them with the rest of the recovered ransom.
Upon conclusion of the laboratory examination of the ransom in this matter, the evidence should be returned to Portland for preservation in connection with the prosection presently before the U.S. District Court, Portland.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
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Searched
Serializod Indered AAA
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
Per DB Cooper-43259
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4 - Bureau (Enc. 4) 
RPH :
FBI Gulfport, Mississippi 20 February 1980
Federal Bureau of Investigation Portland, Oregon :
ATTN : RE : Sky Jacker - D. B. Cooper
Dear Sir :
I am
presently employed
Recently there was a T. V. program about the sky jacking of Northwest Airlines, from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Wash- ington
program about the sky jacking of Northwest Airlines, from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Wash- ington and subsequently leaving Seattle where the sky jacker jumped from the 727 somewhere over southwest Washington. A composite of the sky jacker was shown and I looked at each other and spontaneously we both said "that's 
tt
At that time, he was
about years old, brownish blonde hair, 5'8" tall and he weighed about 135 or 140 pounds. He was
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FBI-PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-43260 164-41-7804
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FBI Portland, Oregon.
( this is strictly supposi- tion ) .
His age in 1971 would have been - the composite picture shown ton T. V. is a remarkable resemblance. Also the T. V. article stated that about 4 days prior to the sky jacking, a light A/C made daily low level flights over Lacenter, Wash. This of course, could very well be plann- ing for the job. Also, in Lacenter
about the same age, and could very well meet the same physi- cal description of the composite, shown on T.
Also, in Lacenter
about the same age, and could very well meet the same physi- cal description of the composite, shown on T.V. I cannot remember his name, It might be interesting to check activities prior to and after the sky jacking. Of course, there may not be a connection and I really hope there isn't, as I have always considered a friend. Please acknowledge this correspondence.
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DB Cooper-43261NOV 15 1979
THE SUN - D7
Parachute not that of missing skyjacker
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KELSO, Wash. - The FBI says it has ruled out any connection between a partly buried para- chute found in a wooded area of southwest Wash- ington and the 8-year- old disappearance of skyjacker D.B. Cooper.
The parachute was found by logger Darrell G. Ray and turned over to Cowlitz County sher- iff's deputies Monday, after a friend told Ray the discovery might be a clue to the nation's only unsolved sky- jacking.
But Bill Williams, an FBI spokesman in Portland, Ore., said Tuesday, "We have de- termined after examin- ing the chute that it is not related to the case at all, even though it was found in
, said Tuesday, "We have de- termined after examin- ing the chute that it is not related to the case at all, even though it was found in the general area where Cooper left the plane."
DB Cooper-43262A man using the name of Cooper boarded a Northwest Airlines jet headed from Portland to Seattle.on Nov .- 24, 1971. While airborne, he threatened to blow up the plane with a bomb he claimed to have in a briefcase unless he was given $200,000.
After the plane landed in Seattle, Cooper freed the passengers and was given the money and four parachutes. He or- dered the plane to fly to Reno, but opened the rear boarding ramp of the Boeing 727 some- where en route -~ be- lieved to be over southwest Washington - and bailed out.
No trace of Cooper or the money has been found.
Records indicated that Cooper was given white parachutes, Wil- liams said, while the parachute found in the woods was orange and white.
Authorities have said they believe Cooper died somewhere in the woods after bailing out. More than 1,000 persons were considered and rejected as suspects in the case.
Authorities have said they believe Cooper died somewhere in the woods after bailing out. More than 1,000 persons were considered and rejected as suspects in the case.
DB Cooper-43263MISS
GULFPORT.MS
PM
20 FEB
1980
150
0 USA
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Portland, Oregon
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DB Cooper-432642
02
DB Cooper-43265Post Office Box 709 Portland, Oregon 97207 March 4, 1980
Mississippi
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Dear :
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Your letter of February 20, 1980, addressed to Special Agent has been received, and you may be assured that this Bureau will conduct appropriate investigation in an effort to determine whether or not the individual you suggested as a possible suspect in the "D.B. Cooper matter" is, indeed, our hijacker.
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Your interest as a public spirited citizen and a fellow law enforcement officer are much appreciated. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM M. BAKER Assistant Special Agent in Charge
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Searche Serializ Indexed Filed .x Airtel
3/6/80

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK (
x Airtel
3/6/80

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle) BU FILE 164-2111

Ro Portland airtel to the Bureau, 2/29/80. Enclosed are the following:
1. Two copies each of two investigative inserts dis- closing investigation conducted at Portland, Oregon, on 2/13/80 and 2/28/80.
2. Two copies of an FD-302 for ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-43267 PuedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 3/6/80
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle)
On 2/12/80, citizens of Vancouver, Washington, came to the Portland Office of the FBI. They had in their possession a number of $20 bills, which they stated had been found on 2/10/80. The spot where the bills were found
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The bills were confirmed to be a portion of the ransom given to the unknown subject in this matter.
The spot where the bills were found
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The bills were confirmed to be a portion of the ransom given to the unknown subject in this matter.
All SACs were attending a conference at FBIHQ at the time.
ASAC
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conferred. by telephone with SAC ARTHUR G. BARGER and Executive Assistant Director HOMER BOYNTON. In turn, SAC BARGER conferred with SAC PAUL MACK of Seattle. Additional conversation by ASAC with ASAC Seattle, resulted in plans for simultaneous press conferences (PC) to be held in both offices at 3:00 p.m.
Announcement of the press conferences was made through the use of the Associated Press and United Press International at 12:10 p.m.
At 1:30 p.m., the assignment editors of the four Portland television stations, The Oregonian, The Oregon Journal, and the two wire services were advised by MRC forthcoming story would develop on the Washington side of the Columbia and suggestions were made that they send crews to Vancouver prior to the rush hour traffic, which stalls traffic to that area beginning at about 2:30 p.
and the two wire services were advised by MRC forthcoming story would develop on the Washington side of the Columbia and suggestions were made that they send crews to Vancouver prior to the rush hour traffic, which stalls traffic to that area beginning at about 2:30 p.m. each day. The TV stations also put helicopters on standby.
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SEARCHED SERIALIZES
2
(- 164-41)
(1
MAR 6 1980 FBI - PORTLAND
S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
5010-110
(2)
DB Cooper-43268
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at the search site in Washington.
The ASAC, MRC, Assistant MRC, SCs, switchboard operators, and volunteers made ready to receive the telephone inquiries which were expected to follow the new conference.
, KOIN-TV, requested that he be allowed to set up a live remote unit in the Portland Office to feed the PC live to CBS Network Evening news, which would be in progress on the east coast. KOIN is located directly across the street from the building housing the Portland Office. Arrangements were made for the feed and the PC was a part of the network news in progress. NBC and ABC national network crews arrived on 2/13/80.
Arrangements were made for the feed and the PC was a part of the network news in progress. NBC and ABC national network crews arrived on 2/13/80.
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The PC was very well attended and took place as scheduled at 3:00 p.m. The PC included ASAC SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH, b6 case agent, and . During the PC, the location b7C of the search site was revealed.
Within a few minutes after the press conference television crews and other media representatives began arriving at the search site where they were escroted to the appropriate area and briefed.
The telephone inquiries began during the PC and con- tinued into the late evening. Clerical employees utilized a press release in replying to the inquiries. SAs extended their comments beyond the press release and in many instances the conversations were broadcast live in Portland and distant cities by radio.
On 2/13/80, SA was stationed at the search site to assist the media. Telephone inquiries con- tinued at the Portland and Seattle offices.
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Telephonic inquiries have continued. These have originated with media outlets throughout the United States, and from outlets in Canada,
These have originated with media outlets throughout the United States, and from outlets in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
During the period 2/12-27/80, the following appearances were recorded by the designated personnel and should be so credited:
PERSON
ASAC
SA
SA
SA
SA HIMMELSBACH

PRESENTATION	AMOUNT
Press Conference	1
Radio Presentations	58
Radio Presentations	26
TV Appearances	7
TV Appearances	4
Radio Presentations	73
TV Appearances	15

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Numerous highly complimentary comments have been received from media representatives and the public as a result of the above efforts.
DB Cooper-43270
- 3* - FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
Vancouver, Washington, telephone contacted the below listed agent on February 13, 1980, to furnish
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
Vancouver, Washington, telephone contacted the below listed agent on February 13, 1980, to furnish the following information:
telephonically
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was asked whether all of the money that was found had been turned in, and she asked what if it were not. The importance of turning in all of the money was explained to her and she stated that if there were any further money, she would attempt to obtain it and turn it in.
On February 14, 1980, telephonically advised SA HIMMELSBACH that she desired to visit the FBI Office in Portland and bring in additional bills from the ransom. An appointment was made and subsequently appeared at the Portland FBI Office and handed over an envelope containing four more of the bills bearing the following serial numbers:
An appointment was made and subsequently appeared at the Portland FBI Office and handed over an envelope containing four more of the bills bearing the following serial numbers:

SERIAL NUMBER	YEAR
G 03072381 B	1969
L 10919321 A	1969
L. 55066857 A	1969
L 32987392 A	1969
2/13-14/80 at	Portland, Oregon

Investigation on
RAFF
by
SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH 
Date dictated
2/19/80
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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-43271
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File: # PD 164-41 1808- 2 -
PD 164-41
stated that to the best of her know- ledge, the four above additional bills were the only ransom money that had not previously been turned in to the FBI by the She reiterated at that time, her earlier account of the finding of the money
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DB Cooper-43272FD-302 (REV.
the four above additional bills were the only ransom money that had not previously been turned in to the FBI by the She reiterated at that time, her earlier account of the finding of the money
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DB Cooper-43272FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
3/4/80
Vancouver, Washington, appeared at the Portland FBI Office with at which time she furnished the following information:
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and other
on Sunday afternoon, February 10, 1980, , found a parcel of decomposed
when their $20 bills as he helped
was sitting on a blanket not far
away, and was casually observing when discovered the money , all of the looked at it and handled it and they realized it was money, but they did not know where it had come from or what to do with it.
had learned from fellow employees at work about the possibility the money might have come from a skyjacking and so he called the Portland FBI Office and checked the serial numbers of some of the bills.
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Investigation on
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Portland, Oregon
File .#
PD 164-41 - 809
RPW
by SA' RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH
Date dictated
2/19/80
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
HIMMELSBACH
Date dictated
2/19/80
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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-43273 FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcription
3/4/80
At approximately 5:30 p.m., on February 11, 1980, , Vancouver, Washington, telephonically contacted the below listed agent at the Portland FBI Office to advise that he had called 30 minutes earlier and had spoken to a girl in the office and had given her the serial numbers to some $20 bills that he had found, and asked her to check them to see if they were "hot". was advised that the FBI is interested in the money and was asked if it was pos- sible for him to bring the money into the office. He advised that he could and that he would appear at the Portland Office and bring the money at approximately 9:00 a.m. the following day, February 12, 1980.
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At approximately 9: 45 a.
He advised that he could and that he would appear at the Portland Office and bring the money at approximately 9:00 a.m. the following day, February 12, 1980.
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At approximately 9: 45 a.m., February 12, 1980, appeared at the Portland FBI Office with at which time he brought with him a small plastic sandwich baggie containing some obviously decomposed $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Immediate examination of the money disclosed that bills bearing the following serial numbers were contained within the parcel:
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SERIAL NUMBER	YEAR 1
L 30706882 B	i 1963 A
I 02442844 A	T 1969
K 03654750 A	~ 1969 ‘
I 02591811 A	: 1969
J 20209868 A -	1963 A
L 55376548 B
.	1963 A
L 20301456 A
4
¿	1969
L 51236377 B.	1963 A
D 27112759 A	1969

related that on Sunday afternoon, February 10, 1980, approximately 3:00 to 3:30 p.
1963 A
D 27112759 A	1969

related that on Sunday afternoon, February 10, 1980, approximately 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. ,
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said.
and
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. As he did so,
, which was a picked
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up the money and they looked at it and determined that it had once been $20 bills.
The money was badly decomposed
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They had no idea at this time where the money had come from.
The following day, February 11, 1980, when to work he told his fellow employees at the U-Cart Manufacturing Company at 63rd and Andresen, Vancouver, where he is a , about the incident. The fellow employees told him of the Northwest Airlines hijacking that occurred some years ago and is known as the "D.
The fellow employees told him of the Northwest Airlines hijacking that occurred some years ago and is known as the "D. B. Cooper" case. He then called the Portland FBI Office.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-41 (₽)
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

March 14, 1980
TO:
SAC, Portland
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 2-13-80
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland
SPECIMENS:
Approximately $5,800.00 in U. S. currency, Q58
The Q specimen is further described in a separate Laboratory report.
No latent prints are present or were developed on the U. S. currency. The currency is being returned under separate cover.
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-43276
FB1/001
164-41-18117-Ib
REPORT of the
S LABORATORY
A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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FB1/001
164-41-18117-Ib
REPORT of the
S LABORATORY
A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
March 18, 1980

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	00304057 D LL VJ

Re:
NORJAK
Specimens received
February 3, 1980
Four United States Twenty Dollar Bills described as follows:

SPECIMEN	SERIAL NUMBER
Q60	G0307238IB
Q61	L10919321A
Q62	L55066857A
Q63	L32987392A

Result of examination: Specimens Q60 through Q63 contained mineralogical material which was similar to the Q59 sand previously submitted.
Q60 through Q63 were photographed and will be returned with the results of the fingerprint examination.
164-11-1812
DERI.LIZE
FBI/DOJ
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S LABORATORY &
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
LIZE
FBI/DOJ
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DB Cooper-43277 Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
S LABORATORY &
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
March 18, 1980
From: Director, FBI

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.
00304057 D LL VJ

Re:
NORJAK

Examination requested by:	Portland
Reference:
Airtel dated February 29, 1980
Examination requested:
Remarks:	Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint

Enclosures	(2) (2 Lab report)
2 - Seattle	(164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)

DO NOT INCLUDE AD_TRISTRATIVE PAGE ( S) INFORMATICS IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
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164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)

DO NOT INCLUDE AD_TRISTRATIVE PAGE ( S) INFORMATICS IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
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D SERIALIZED
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F8L/DOJ DB Cooper-432780-4 (Rev. 8-13-79) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
DATE:
March 12, 1980
Re:
NORJAK
TO: SAC, Portland
(164-41) (P)
PERSONAL ATTENTION
Invoice of Contents
Approximately $5,800.00 in U. S. currency, Q58

FBI File #	164-2111
Case #	A-45410

All items listed above are contained in this package. A detailed description of items will be found in Bureau communication dated March 14, 1980
FBI/DOJ
REGISTERED
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 POSTAGE AND FEES PAID .FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA; JUS-432 REGISTERED
& OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300
Special Agent in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation U. S. Department of Justice Crown Plaza Building Portland, Oregon 97201
PERSONAL ATTENTION 716131 5
ACOLOTERED
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Department of Justice Crown Plaza Building Portland, Oregon 97201
PERSONAL ATTENTION 716131 5
ACOLOTERED
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DB Cooper-43279OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10 JULY 1873 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND
DATE: 3/24/1980
FROM
: SA
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SUBJECT: O.B. COOPER
D_ 3/22/1980,
telephones (home)
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and work) advised that while he was vacationing in Hawaii and during a boat cruise, in the Lahaina, Mahi area, he saw a, individual fitting the exact description of D.B. COOPER.
advised that both he and
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could not disprove that this individual is not D.B. COUPER. He described this individual as 5'10", years old, receding hairline, very smooth complexion. This individual was of the "Coral Sea" cruise ship on at approximately a.m. He was by himself wearing light blue pants and T-shirt, and has a camera.
advised that he took some pictures of this individual and observed license plate (Hawaii). b7C
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stated that there was some indicationx that this vehicle might be a rental car.
advised that he took some pictures of this individual and observed license plate (Hawaii). b7C
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stated that there was some indicationx that this vehicle might be a rental car.
stated that he would be willing to assist the FBI On further details of his e, counter and he would like to show the pictures he took of this individual to the FBI.
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1 - Portland
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
5010-110
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DB Cooper-43280 1-336 (Rev. 10-26-79)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-41 (P) 164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO:
SAC, Portland
March 21, 1990
PERSONAL
TION
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RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 2/29/80 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland SPECIMENS: Four $20.00 bills, Q60 through Q63
No latent prints of value are present or were developed on the enclosed Q specimens, which are further described in a
00 bills, Q60 through Q63
No latent prints of value are present or were developed on the enclosed Q specimens, which are further described in a separate Laboratory report.
Enc. (4)
DB Cooper-43281
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
FBI/DOJ
164-41-1816FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
1 3/10/80
Date of transcription
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advised that had in the past made out an application for employment with who was doing business as advised that although contacted
however several times by never went to work for him.
further stated that also had some dealings with involvement with
however, was merely doing some
stated that she was certain that art work for him. neither
would have any information regarding any illegal activities which was involved in.
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Investigation on
3/5/80
at Terrebonne, Oregon
File . # PD 164-41 -18.17
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by SA
Date dictated
3/6/80
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the 'FBI.
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Date dictated
3/6/80
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-4328236 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype 
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: (Priority Facsimile TOP SECRET SECRET 
CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS 
Date
MARCH 3, 1980
FM PORTLAND (80-501) P
TO DIRECTOR PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY
BT
UNCLAS
ATTN. : PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH (FORMER SA) , APPEARANCE ON NBC AND ABC NETWORK TELEVISION PROGRAMS; MEDIA RELATIONS.
RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH, WHO RETIRED AS A BUAGENT ON FEBRUARY 29, 1980, ADVISES HE HAS ACCEPTED INVITATIONS TO APPEAR AT NEW YORK CITY ON NBC NETWORK TELEVISION SHOW "TOMORROW," 1:00 A.M. , MARCH 4, 1980; AND ABC SHOW "GOOD MORNING AMERICA," 8:45 A.
HIMMELSBACH, WHO RETIRED AS A BUAGENT ON FEBRUARY 29, 1980, ADVISES HE HAS ACCEPTED INVITATIONS TO APPEAR AT NEW YORK CITY ON NBC NETWORK TELEVISION SHOW "TOMORROW," 1:00 A.M. , MARCH 4, 1980; AND ABC SHOW "GOOD MORNING AMERICA," 8:45 A.M., MARCH 5, 1980. INTERVIEWS WILL DEAL WITH HIS CAREER OVERALL, AND HIS ASSOCIATION WITH BUFILE 164-2111, ENTITLED "NORJAK (A) ; 00 : SEATTLE." BT
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DB Cooper-43283
FBI/DOJ CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE
OF CRIMINOLOGY
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY 6253 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 519 Hollywood. CA 90028
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25 March 1980
Special Agent-In-Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation Portland, Oregon
SUBJECT: Skyjacking Incident, Alias D. B. Cooper
Dear Sir:
The California Institute of Criminology, located in Hollywood, California, proposes to do a case study of the skyjacking incident by alias D. B. Cooper.
Through the institute's Scientific Detection Program being offered to prospective candidates, the case of alias D. B. Cooper, one of the most renoun cases of the twentieth century, has been selected.
Through the institute's Scientific Detection Program being offered to prospective candidates, the case of alias D. B. Cooper, one of the most renoun cases of the twentieth century, has been selected.
Therefore, through the permission and cooperation of the Bureau, the institute proposes to conduct the following case study of:
1. Microanalysis, neutron activation and spectrographic voice identification.
2. Naco analysis, handwriting analysis, hypnosis of victims and voice stress analysis.
3. Data analysis techniques and statistical methods of related crimes occurred in the past.
4. Data collection sources.
DB Cooper-43284
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OF CRIMINOLOGY
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY 6253 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 519 Hollywood, CA 90028
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Due to the facts and some clues that may have been overlooked by the Bureau and other outside law enforcement agencies, the institute feels this study could prove to be a very vital asset toward solving this mystery crime.
Thank you for your attention. I am looking forward to a response soon.
enforcement agencies, the institute feels this study could prove to be a very vital asset toward solving this mystery crime.
Thank you for your attention. I am looking forward to a response soon.
Respectfully yours,
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DB Cooper-43285 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY
DB Cooper-43286
6253 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 519 Hollywood, CA 90028
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE
OF CRIMINOLOGY b6 b7CFile - Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 10-13-89)
Date
2.11.97
File
Class.
16%-41 Office of Origin
Case No.
Last Serial Pending Closed

Serial No.	Description of Serial	Date Charged
1820	Missing when Durgina Case
Can't Dorate 00

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Initials of Clerk
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Location
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Date
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Date charged
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DB Cooper-43287DL0006 1012326Z RR SE PD DE DL R 102206Z APR 30- FM FBI DALLAS (164-1928) (P) TO FBI SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE TO FBI PORTLAND (INFO) . ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
NORJACK (A), 00: SEATTLE. (BUFILE: . 164-2111)
ON APRIL 9, 1980, (PROTECT IDENTITY) , b6
BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS, PHONE
· ADVISED ,. (PROTECT IDENTITY ) , HAD BEEN AT. THE DEATH BED OF AT THE PRESBYTERIAN
HOSPITAL IN DALLAS WHEN HE MUMBLED (WHILE IN A DELIRIOUS STATE)
THAT
WAS D.B. COOPER.
. HAD
BEEN
IS D.B. COOPER ACCORDING TO SHE
BASED THIS ON THE COMMENTS MADE TO BEFORE
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DB Cooper-43288PAGE TWO - DE DL 0096 UNCLAS (DL 164-1923) HE DIED AND COMMENTS MADE BY HOWARD J. HUBBELL OF THE WHO NOW RESIDES IN BRECKENRIDGE.
HUBBELL WAS RECENTLY RELEASED FROM FEDERAL PRISON AFTER SERVING TWELVE YEARS OF A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR SENTENCE FOR BANK ROBBERY, (THE BANK WAS IN PUGET SOUND) .
ALSO WERE HIS TWO PARTNERS.
HUBBELL WAS RECENTLY RELEASED FROM FEDERAL PRISON AFTER SERVING TWELVE YEARS OF A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR SENTENCE FOR BANK ROBBERY, (THE BANK WAS IN PUGET SOUND) .
ALSO WERE HIS TWO PARTNERS. ONE WAS
COULD NOT REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE OTHER ROBBER.
HAD INFORMED HUBBELL
THAT IF HE EVER COMMITTED A CRIME, HE WOULD PLAN IT SO AS NOT TO
BE RECOGNIZED AND, AS HE WAS A ,. HE COULD AFFORD TO WAIT TO SPEND THE MONEY UNTIL AFTER THE INCIDENT HAD LONG BEEN FORGOTTEN.
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ENQUIRER CLOSELY: RESEMBLED THAT OF
DALLAS AT DALLAS, TEXAS, REVIEW PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL RECORDS
RE TO DETERMINE IDENTIFYING DATA AND NAME AND
ADDRESS OF
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INFORMATION PROVIDED BY.
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DB Cooper-43290FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET SPORET
5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET SPORET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
4/22/80
TO
FRO
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RUC) (3)
SUBJECT:
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY
6253 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 519
Hollywood, California 90028
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Portland airtel to Los Angeles dated 4/1/80.
For information of Portland, Los Angeles indices contain no reference to the California Institute of Criminology or - It was determined through
observation that the California Institute of Criminology is located at the above address, which is in a run down section of the Los Angeles area. From observation of Suite 519, it does not appear to be a bonafide law enforcement agency and it appears to be a private school. Inquiry at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) failed to locate anyone who has ever heard of the institute.
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1 - Los Angeles
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(Copies to Offic checked)
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TO: SAC: Albany Houston Oklahoma City
TO LEGAT: Albuquerque Indianapolis Omaha Alexandria Jack son Philadelphia Anchorage Jacksonville Phoenix Bern' Bonn Buenos Aires Caracas Atlanta Baltimore Kansas City Pittsburgh Knoxville Las Vegas Richmond Hong Kong London Birmingham Little Rock Portland Sacramento Manila Boston Buffalo Los Angeles Louisville Salt Lake City Ottawa Butte
Sacramento Manila Boston Buffalo Los Angeles Louisville Salt Lake City Ottawa Butte Charlotte St. Louis Mexico City Chicago Memphis San Antonio Paris Cleveland Minneapolis San Juan Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco Tokyo Dallas Miami San Diego Rome Newark Springfield Columbia Mobile Savannah Seattle Denver New Haven Detroit New Orleans Tampa El Paso New York City Washington Field Honolulu Norfolk 
SAC, New Rochelle (MRA) Quantico
4-28-80 SAC, Brooklvm-Queens (MRA)
(Date) RE: D. B. Cooper Case
Retention For appropriate For infomation optional action
Cooper Case
Retention For appropriate For infomation optional action Surep, by The enclosed is for your information. If used in a future report,
sources, paraphrase contents. conceal all Enclosed are corrected pages from report of SA dated .
Remark s:
A possible lead.
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FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-43292 April 23, 1980
USAF (Ret.)
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Hicksville, New York
Dear
Thank you for your letter of April 3rd. All of us in the FBI appreciate your thoughtfulness in bringing this information to our attention. Concerned citizens are a great asset to law enforcement and I again thank you for. alerting us to the similarity of D. B. Cooper to your former military companion.
Sincerely yours,
Roger S. Young Inspector in Charre Public Affairs Office
I -. Butte - Enclosure 1
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Hechaville, NY april 3, 1980
Federal Bureau of
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Hechaville, NY april 3, 1980
Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C.
>>
HICKSVILLE, N.Y.
I
Gentlemen :
Just saw the CBS production of the first "skypacking " by a "D. B. Cooper" in which an artist's drawing of D.B. cooper wis displayed.
The picture bevis a very striking resemblance to a who was stationed with me as an aircraft commander of a B-47 bomber in The First Bombardment Squadron, mountain Home afB, Idaho during the period His . His age at that time was similar to nine -- approx years old, I do not know his present whereabouts, But in when I visited him at it
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The following investigation was conducted at Miami by Special Agent :
On April 21. 1980. it was determined that a lives at , telephone - Records at the rental office did not reveal any information
on as to Social Security Account Number, Date of Birth, etc.
it was determined that a lives at , telephone - Records at the rental office did not reveal any information
on as to Social Security Account Number, Date of Birth, etc. Surveillance and spot checks of the area were negative for the person or any registered vehicle.
On April 21, 1980, it was determined that Ralph D. Hess, resides at 15645 SW 102nd Place, Miami, telephone 305-233-6253. By surveillance, on April 30, 1980, it was determined that Ralph D. Hess is employed at W. R. Thomas Junior High School, 13001 SW 26th Street, Miami.
On April 30, 1980,
, Dade County Schools, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, made available Hess' employment application.
Based on observation and application information, Hess is described as follows:
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Name	Ralph Dent Hess
Date of birth	10/23/20, Laurel Point, West Virginia
Height	5'9" to 5'10f
Weight	185 to 190 pounds
Eyes	Gray (from record)
Hess wears glasses for reading
Hair	Dark brown, appears
Based on observation and application information, Hess is described as follows:
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Name	Ralph Dent Hess
Date of birth	10/23/20, Laurel Point, West Virginia
Height	5'9" to 5'10f
Weight	185 to 190 pounds
Eyes	Gray (from record)
Hess wears glasses for reading
Hair	Dark brown, appears black
Sin	Dark, or deep tan
Social Security
Account Number	232-22-5984
Marital Status
Dependants

Note: allegedly uses the name
No
records on a with date of birth of
located at Miami.
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Florida
US Airforce Service
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CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
FBI Rout ino SECRET CONFIDENTIAL. AIRTEL UNCLAS SPTO UNCLAS
Date
4/15/80
TO: : SAC, MIAMI (164-522)
FROM
: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A) ;
00:
Seattle
Re: Miami airtel to San Francisco dated, 3/21/80.
The following investigation was conducted by SA Thomas J. Sullivan:
AT SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
On April 1, 1980, (protect identity) furnished photograph of Ralph D. Hess, whom he had previously stated closely resembled the subject of this matter.
Enclosed for both Seattle and Miami offices are two copies each of this photograph.
stated that he still feels strongly that the composite of the subject of this matter_strongly resembles Hess. He stated that though Hess is 60 years old, his last recollection. of him would lead him to believe that the man looked only 40 years old.
He stated that though Hess is 60 years old, his last recollection. of him would lead him to believe that the man looked only 40 years old. He pointed out that Hess flew in the Berlin Air Lift and in the Burma Theater during World War II having been a Major in the U.S. Air Force. He also was a parachute instructor at some air base in California. during the war. He stated that is who is married to a
and resides at El Cajon, California, telephone He further advised that his latest and he feels up-to-date address for Ralph Hess is 15642 South- west 102 Place, Miami, Florida, telephone 305-233-6253 and that has an address of Miami, Florida, telephone 2+ Miami (Enc.2) 2- Seattle (Enc. 2) 2- San Francisco
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also pointed out that Ralph Hess had been a school teacher in the Seattle, Washington area prior to his moving to Florida, but was expelled from this job for having hit a child.
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also pointed out that Ralph Hess had been a school teacher in the Seattle, Washington area prior to his moving to Florida, but was expelled from this job for having hit a child. He considers Hess very erratic and undependable.
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AT MIAMI, FLORIDA: Will conduct neighborhood checks and record checks in an effort to locate Ralph Hess or at the above mentioned addresses and endeavor to determine the occupations and present employment of these two individuals at this time.
Further leads to interview suspect Ralph Hess if located or any further desiredinvestigation is left to the discretion of the office of origin.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET Airtel Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
5/1/80
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) ;
00: SEATTLE
RE: RALPH D.
Airtel Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
5/1/80
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) ;
00: SEATTLE
RE: RALPH D. HESS 
report of SA
Re San Francisco airtel to Miami, 4/15/80, and
dated 5/30/73.
Enclosed for all receiving offices are two copies of insert reflecting Miami investigation. Enclosed for Portland and Jacksonville are one each copy of referenced airtel.
For information of Jacksonville and Portland, (protect identity) recently saw a composit of NORJAK suspect and advised that be believed Ralph D. Hess to be the suspect.
Investigation at Miami confirms that Ralph Dent Hess, 15645 SW 102nd Place, (305-233-6253) is currently employed as an Industrial Arts teacher in the Dade County (Miami) School System. Hess has lived in Miami since 1975. Hess employment application reveals that he was a graduate student at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon during the time of captioned skyjacking (11/24/71). His address between 6/73 and 3/75 was 759 S. First Street, Coos Bay, Oregon. It is not clear whether Hess lived at this address at the time of the skyjacking.
First Street, Coos Bay, Oregon. It is not clear whether Hess lived at this address at the time of the skyjacking.
Among the references listed on Hess' employment application are: 1.
Albany High 164-41-1826
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DATE:
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT -
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
5/27/80
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Sub-Reference:
JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, aka
C
The following information is set forth for the information of the Bureau and receiving offices in the event should contact Seattle or Portland in the
future:
On 5/22/80, Investigator Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, telephone
the information of the Bureau and receiving offices in the event should contact Seattle or Portland in the
future:
On 5/22/80, Investigator Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, telephone number 974-3685, telephonically contacted SA Joseph C. Alston. stated that during the evening hours of 2/11/80, the residence of
Encino, California,
was set on fire .. In connection with the fire on 2/11/80, arson investigators found gasoline cans in the residence and evidence that gasoline had been poured on the carpets throughout the residence. Because the house was tightly closed it only partially burned. A security guard was retained
by to protect the residence. The following night the residence burned again and the security guard, who was chosen at random, admitted to setting the fire. He denied being initially involved.
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is conducting an arson and insurance fraud believing that
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has, of course, and has indicated the fire could be the result of his investigation into captioned matter. According to has made
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Bufile:
164-2111
Re Dallas teletype to Seattle and Portland, 4/10/80.
from Enclosed for Seattle is the original of a letter
(protect identity) relating his
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Enclosed for Portland is a copy of the aforementioned letter.
On 5/22/80, (protect identity) a letter setting made available to SA forth the facts of a meeting he had with Às
On 5/22/80, (protect identity) a letter setting made available to SA forth the facts of a meeting he had with Às
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was, supposedly, on his deathbed at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas (he did not die ond is now reportedly living somewhere in Arizona), Howard Hubble, a friend of and a had
vist while he was in the hospital.
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While was in a delirious state, he told that his hijacked
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a plane and got away with $200,000.
has declined a personal interview with
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Hubble spends a great deal and does not
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of his time at wish Hubble to know that the FBI as Hubble would most likely inform in him.
has been in contact with and of the FBI's interest
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RR HE CE PD SE SL BA WFO DE PG R 250258Z JUNE 30
FM PITTSBURGH . ( 164-93) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE CHARLOTTE ROUTINE PORTLAND ROUTINE · SEATTLE ROUTINE.
( 164-93) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE CHARLOTTE ROUTINE PORTLAND ROUTINE · SEATTLE ROUTINE. :'ST. LOUIS ROUTINE BALTIMORE ROUTINE WASHINGTON FIELD ROUTINE
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FEI -- PORTLAND ;
ATTENTION: LEGAL ATTACHE UNIT AND LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION SECTION 1 OF 2
NORJAK (A), (00 : SEATTLE)
ON JUNE 23, 1980, PARKERSBURG, WV, RA, RECEIVED ANONYMOUS TELEPHONE CALL FROM WHITE FEMALE, WHO STATED SHE HAD SEEN D.B. COOPER STORY IN PARKERSBURG NEWSPAPER AND THAT RICHARD ARMSTRONG WHO RESEMBLES ARTIST CONCEPTION OF COOPER, IS RESIDING AT BICKEL TRAILER COURT (BIC), PARKERSBURG, WV. SHE STATED ARMSTRONG IS SINGLE, b6 UNEMPLOYED, POSSESSOR OF NEW CADILLAC. AND HOUSE TRAILER.
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ON JUNE 24, 1980, COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF COOPER WAS SHOWN
WHO SAID ARMSTRONG b6 (PROTECT IDENTITY ) , b7C b7D RESEMBLED COOPER. FURTHER ADVISED THAT ARMSTRONG HAD
LIVED AT BTC FOR TWO WEEKS AND THAT HE WAS EMPLOYED AT DU PONT, WASHINGTON, WV, BY EDENFIELD ELECTRIC COMPANY (EEC).
FURTHER ADVISED THAT ARMSTRONG HAD
LIVED AT BTC FOR TWO WEEKS AND THAT HE WAS EMPLOYED AT DU PONT, WASHINGTON, WV, BY EDENFIELD ELECTRIC COMPANY (EEC). ON
JUNE 24, 1980,
( PROTECT IDENTITY),
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COOPER. ON JUNE 24, 1980, ( PROTECT IDENTITY),
9 DU PONT, ADVISED HIS RECORDS INDICATE ARMSTRONG HAD BEEN OFF WORK SINCE MAY 19, 1980, BUT HAD APPARENTLY RETURNED TO EEC ON JUNE 23, 1980. . REASONS FOR ARMSTRONG'S. ABSENCE NOT INDICATED.
ON JUNE 24, 1980, ARMSTRONG WAS INTERVIEWED. AT HIS HOUSE TRAILER AND IMMEDIATELY THE INTERVIEWING SA SAW A SIMILARITY BETWEEN COOPER AND ARMSTRONG WITH THE ONLY DIFFERENCES BEING AGE AND HEIGHT. 1971 WITNESSES DESCRIBED COOPER AT 5'10" TO 6'0", WITH AGE IN MIDDLE FORTIES. ARMSTRONG IS 5'7", AND 43 YEARS OF AGE. IT WAS NOTED AT FIRST APPEARANCE THAT ARMSTRONG HAD A TATTOO ON HIS LEFT ARM WITH LETTERING. "U.S. PARATROOPER". MOREOVER, ARMSTRONG INDICATED DURING THE INTERVIEW A KEEN. INTEREST IN THE COOPER MATTER.
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HE SAID HIS INTEREST RESULTED FROM EARLY NEWS REPORTS THAT COOPER
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HE SAID HIS INTEREST RESULTED FROM EARLY NEWS REPORTS THAT COOPER MAY HAVE BEEN A PARATROOPER. ARMSTRONG ASKED POINTED QUESTIONS OF SA SUCH AS, HAD ANY LATENT PRINTS BEEN OBTAINED AND HE WAS INTERESTED TO KNOW IF COOPER HAD, IN FACT, PARACHUTED INSTEAD OF HIDING SOMEWHERE IN THE PLANE. ARMSTRONG ADMITTED THAT HE. HAD MADE 30 JUMPS WHILE IN THE U.S. PARATROOPERS SOME OF WHICH WERE FROM PLANES FLYING 300 MILES PER HOUR. HE STATED THAT ALTITUDE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEM FOR ANY SKILLED PARACHUTIST. ARMSTRONG MUST BE CONSIDERED A SUSPECT, UNTIL HE IS ELIMINATED, BECAUSE OF HIS SIMILARITY TO THE COMPOSITE 'OF COOPER, HIS U.S. PARATROOPER SERVICE, HIS ADMITTED USE OF DYNAMITE AND HIS UNEMPLOYMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SKYJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971. ARREST RECORDS OF ARMSTRONG AT PARKERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT AND WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PARKERSBURG, ARE NEGATIVE.
ARMSTRONG PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING HIMSELF :
NAME RICHARD A. ARMSTRONG, SEX MALE, RACE WHITE, $DOB AUGUST 3, 1937, POB HIGH POINT, 'NC, RESIDENCE BICKEL TRAILER
ARMSTRONG, SEX MALE, RACE WHITE, $DOB AUGUST 3, 1937, POB HIGH POINT, 'NC, RESIDENCE BICKEL TRAILER COURT, PARKERSBURG, TWO WEEKS, FORMER RESIDENCE NO. 5, LOT 31, EIGHTH AVE., PARKERSBURG, WV, HEIGHT .5'7", WEIGHT 1.65, EYES GRAY, GLASSES
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YES, BUILD MEDIUM, HAIR DARK BROWN, THIN, RECEDING HAIRLINE, VOICE INTELLIGENT, SLIGHT SOUTHERN ACCENT, COMPLEXION OLIVE, TATTOOS RIGHT FOREARM, HEART WIHH MOM IN CENTER AND DAD UNDERNEATH, LEFT FOREARM, AIRBORNE EMBLEM WITH U.S. PARATROOPER UNDERNEATH, OCCUPATION ELECTRICIAN, EMPLOYMENT 1974-1980 EDENFIELD ELECTRIC COMPANY, WASHINGTON, WV, 1974(LATE) ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNTION (EWLU), NUMBER FIVE, BEAVER, PA, 1974(EARLY) EWLU, NUMBER 653, TAMPA, FL, 1973 EWLU, NUMBER THREE, NEW YORK CITY, NY, 1972 EWLU, VINEYARD, NJ, 1971 (EARLY) EWLU, NUMBER 24, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 1971 (LATE) UNEMPLOYED, STAYED WITH . MOTHER VERA P. ARMSTRONG, 1470 NASHVILLE HIGHWAY, THOMASVILLE, NC, 1967-1971, EWLU, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, 1961-1967, U.
ARMSTRONG, 1470 NASHVILLE HIGHWAY, THOMASVILLE, NC, 1967-1971, EWLU, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, 1961-1967, U.S. ARMY, ENTRY ON DUTY JUNE 10, 1961, DATE OF DISCHARGE JUNE 30, 1967, ARMY SERIAL NUMBER US52523651, RANK PFC, POSITION 90 MILLIMETER GUNNER (TANK), NUMBER OF PARACHUTE JUMPS 30, 1957-1961 CONSTRUCTION WORKER AT ERNEST HARMON, AIR FORCE BASE, STEPHENVILLE, NEWFOUNDLAND. HE HAD U.S. GOVERNMENT LICENSE TO USE DYNAMITE. PASSPORT INFO : 1957 TO NEWFOUNDLAND, 1980 APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT TO SAUDI ARABIA, FATHER GEORGE ARMSTRONG, SR. (DECEASED), MOTHER VERA. P. ARMSTRONG, 1470 NASHVILLE HIGHWAY, THOMASVILLE, NC, TELEPHONE 919-883-88,
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BROTHERS :
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TRINITY, NC
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GREENSBORO,
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PARKERSBURG, WV,
WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, SSAN 247-52-1113, AUTOMOBILE 1977 CADILLAC, TWO DOOR HARD TOP, BROWN IN COLOR, WEST VIRVINIA DRIVERS LICENSE 'C320748, HEALTH: ARMSTRONG ADVISED HE HAD A .
PARKERSBURG, WV,
WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, SSAN 247-52-1113, AUTOMOBILE 1977 CADILLAC, TWO DOOR HARD TOP, BROWN IN COLOR, WEST VIRVINIA DRIVERS LICENSE 'C320748, HEALTH: ARMSTRONG ADVISED HE HAD A .DRINKING PROBLEM IN EARLY . 1970'S, ARRESTS :. TWO PUBLIC DISTURBANCE ARRESTS IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, HABITS SMOKES ONE AND HALF PACKS OF CIGARETTES A DAY. . : THE BUREAU IS. REQUESTED THAT LEGAT, OTTAWA, CONDUCT ARREST CHECKS AT ERNEST HARMON AIR FORCE BASE, STEPHENVILLE, NEWFOUNDLAND.
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ARMSTRONG OBTAINED PASSPORT TO GO TO NEWFOUNDLAND IN. 1957. ALSO, SNE HAD. A U.S. GOVERNMENT LICENSE TO HANDLE DYNAMITE.
WILL COMPARE MILITARY FINGERPRINTS OF ARMSTRONG WITH LATENT FINGERPRINTS. IN THIS MATTER.
CHARLOTTE, AT HIGH POINT, NC. WILL CONDUCT ARREST CHCKS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.
AT THOMASVILLE, .NC, . WILL CONDUCT ARREST CHECKS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES :
WILL INTERVIEW ARMSTRONG'S MOTHER, VERA P. ARMSTRONG, 1470 NASHVILLE' HIGHWAY, "RE SUBJECT'S 1971 UNEMPLOYMENT AND' RESIDENCE WITH HER, SINCE NORJAK OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AND ARMSTRONG ADVISED THAT HE WAS AT HIS MOTHER'S HOME AT THAT TIME, ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A PHOTO OF SUBJECT
ARMSTRONG, 1470 NASHVILLE' HIGHWAY, "RE SUBJECT'S 1971 UNEMPLOYMENT AND' RESIDENCE WITH HER, SINCE NORJAK OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AND ARMSTRONG ADVISED THAT HE WAS AT HIS MOTHER'S HOME AT THAT TIME, ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A PHOTO OF SUBJECT AND FORWARD. TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND PITTSBURGH.
PORTLAND, AT PORTLAND, OREGON. WILL PROVIDE. PG WITH UPDATED INFORMATION IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
SEATTLE, AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. PROVIDE PG WITH .UPDATED INFO IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
ST. LOUIS, AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. 'AT NATIONAL' PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER, (CIVILIAN RECORDS) REVIEW FILE ON ARMSTRONG FOR HIS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT AT U.S. AIR FORCE BASE, ERNEST HARMON,
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STEPHENSVILLE, NEWFOUNDLAND, 1957-1961.
AT FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER, 9700 PAGE BLVD., REVIEW U.S. ARMY RECORD OF ARMSTRONG, ASN 52523651 FOR PERIOD 1961-1967.
AT FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER, 9700 PAGE BLVD., REVIEW U.S. ARMY RECORD OF ARMSTRONG, ASN 52523651 FOR PERIOD 1961-1967. OBTAIN PHOTO AND FORWARD TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND PITTSBURGH.
WASHINGTON FIELD, AT WASHINGTON, D.C. AT DEPARTMENT OF STATE, PASSPORT OFFICE, REVIEW FILES ON ARMSTRONG REGARDING HIS PASSPORT GRANTED TO NEWFOUNDLAND IN 1957. ALSO REVIEW FILE FOR HIS APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT TO SAUDI ARABIA DURING 1980. OBTAIN PHOTO AND FORWARD TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND PITTSBURGH.
BALTIMORE, AT ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND. CONDUCT. ARREST CHECKS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ARMSTRONG'S TWO ARRESTS IN EARLY 1970.
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UNCLAS ATTN: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION, IDENTIFICATION DIVISION. NORJAK (A). 00: SEATTLE
RE PITTSBURGH TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, JUNE 26, 1980. RE SUSPECT RICHARD ARMSTRONG : MILITARY SERVICE RECORDS ON FILE AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, DISCLOSED RICHARD ANDREW ARMSTRONG, ASN 52 523 651 (SSAN 247 52 1113); SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY IN U. S. ARMY (USA) FROM JULY 10, 1961, TO JULY 15, 1963. HONORABLY RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DUE TO EXPIRATION OF TERM OF SERVICE. DISCHARGED FROM USA RESERVE JUNE 30, 1967.
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ARMSTRONG ATTENDED AIRBORNE SCHOOL IN DECEMBER, 1961. JUMP RECORD LISTS 15 PARACHUTE JUMPS.
ARMSTRONG BORN AUGUST. 3, 1937, HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA. FBI NO. 883 560 D. PHOTOGRAPH NOT AVAILABLE.
COPIES OF PERTINENT ARMY RECORDS BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE BY MAIL.
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, COMPARE FINGERPRINTS OF ARMSTRONG, FBI NO.
COPIES OF PERTINENT ARMY RECORDS BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE BY MAIL.
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, COMPARE FINGERPRINTS OF ARMSTRONG, FBI NO. 883 560 D, WITH LATENT FINGERPRINTS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED IN THIS MATTER, IF NOT ALREADY DONE.
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REPORT of the
LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-497 (7) (P)
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

July 3, 1980
TO:SAC, Los Angeles
RE: NORJAK;
REFERENCE: Teletype 6/12/80
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles
SPECIMENS:
The previously reported unidentified latent finger- prints in this case are not the fingerprints of
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
7/11/80 
OM
:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
For the information of Portland on 7/9/80,
Deputy , Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, Yreka, California, advised that he had received information from an individual who wished to have her identity protected regarding captioned matter. This individual's name is California, telephone number advised that approximately two years
ago
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number ! told her that while working on a ranch
that had gotten drunk and told that he was D. B. Cooper.
went on to tell that he had buried the money after the sky-jacking and was waiting to dig it up. He advised that he had moved to the Hilt, California, area due to the fact that there were too many policeman aware of the situation in Washington and Oregon.
He advised that he had moved to the Hilt, California, area due to the fact that there were too many policeman aware of the situation in Washington and Oregon.
Subsequent to receiving the above information was telephonically contacted on 7/9/80, and advised that again she wished to have her identity remain anonymous but that she had received the above information from approximately two or three years ago and that had again mentioned
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it approximately two or three months ago. advised that she had seen once or twice but that had worked and lived with and therefore would be extremely familiar with him. advised that to the best of her recollection was a white male, between the ages of 30 and 164-41-1835
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with a beard. advised that was
b6 arrested by the Oregon State Police for b7C near Callahan's Restaurant, near Ashland, Oregon, b7D approximately two or three years ago, and therefore would have a record in the state of Oregon.
The above information is being furnished to Portland for its evaluation. Any logical leads, such as an attempt to locate a record on b7C b6
or a composite photograph being showed to in Phoenix, Arizona, is being left up to the discretion of office of origin.
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DB Cooper-43324
2*AIRTEL
7/18/80

TO;	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-222) (RUC)

NORJAK (A) (00: SEATTLE)
Re Pittsburgh teletype to Bureau, 6/25/80.
Arrest checks were conducted at Greensboro, High Point, Thomasville, and Guilford County, N.C. regarding RICHARD A. ARMSTRONG and reflected two traffic violations occurring on 6/15/20 and 6/23/71.
regarding RICHARD A. ARMSTRONG and reflected two traffic violations occurring on 6/15/20 and 6/23/71.
On 7/17/80. Thomasville, N.C., telephone mmber Has contacted and interviewed and advised that she is not sure of the exact dates that She stated that in she, along with her husband resided in Ruffsdale Pa, and RICHARD resided She stated that cho
and her husband moved to Lake Milton, Ohio in October, until she returned to High Point, N.C. in following the death of her husband. She stated in she purchased a house on High Point. N.C. and following RICHARD's departure from Ruffodale, Pa., .
the exact dates that .
However could not recall
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stated that she was not sure whether RICHARD
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was working while he resided but he could b7C
have been working with Local 342 of an electrician's tion with the job site being Sears Warehouse, Greensboro, N.C. 2-Bureau (164-2111) 164-41-1836 1-Pittsburgh (164-93) (Info) T-Portland ( Info) SEARCHES NDE LED SERIALIZE I-Seattle (Info) 1-Charlotte (164-222)
JUL 24 1980
(0)
DB Cooper-43325
b6 b7CCE 164-222
stated that she was not trying to be deceptive
(164-93) (Info) T-Portland ( Info) SEARCHES NDE LED SERIALIZE I-Seattle (Info) 1-Charlotte (164-222)
JUL 24 1980
(0)
DB Cooper-43325
b6 b7CCE 164-222
stated that she was not trying to be deceptive with the FBI in her comments, but she just could not remember the exact dates of RICHARD's employments and his residences.
advised that to her knowledge, RICHARD ARMSTRONG, had never been on the West Coast. She stated that had been in the military serving a hitch in the Army as a paratrooper, during a time period she thought to be 1962 through 1964. She added that she could not recall him ever parachuting since his leaving the Army.
stated that upon his departure from Greensboro and High Point, N.C., RICHARD ARMSTRONG went to live in the Parkersburg, West Va. area and continues to reside there. apologetically stated again that she was unsure as to what year departed for Parkersburg, West Va.
a photograph of concluded by stating that she does not have b6 b7C
furnish to the FBI.
RICHARD A. ARMSTRONG, that she could
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"ARMED AND DANGEROUS"
DB Cooper-43326UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DATE:
ARMSTRONG, that she could
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"ARMED AND DANGEROUS"
DB Cooper-43326UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DATE:
7/21/80
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM :
C, DETROIT (164-115) RUC
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka D.B. Cooper AIRCRAFT PIRACY 00: Portland
Re Detroit letter to Mobile 4/14/80 and Mobile letter to Detroit 6/25/80.
On 7/11/80
Flint, , b7C Michigan, was recontacted.
advised he did not know in that, as he had previously stated, he has not seen him nor heard of him since He further stated he could recall no one else who may have known him, nor could he recall anything other than what he had previously advised.
Detroit is leaving any additional investigation con- cerning this aspect of this case to the discretion of the office of origin, since Detroit is unaware of possible pertinent infor- mation possessed by Portland. However, that office may wish to consider requesting a check of records at the parole office in Decatur, Alabama, as set out in referenced Mobile letter. 2
Portland 1 - Detroit
(3)
164-41-1837
SEARCHEI SERIALIZE
NDE ILES
JUL 25 1980
Buy U.
a check of records at the parole office in Decatur, Alabama, as set out in referenced Mobile letter. 2
Portland 1 - Detroit
(3)
164-41-1837
SEARCHEI SERIALIZE
NDE ILES
JUL 25 1980
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-43327
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b6 b7C VZCZCWF0001 RR HQ.CE PD SE SL BA PG DE WF 0001 2101450 ZNR UUUUU R 281400Z .JUL 80 FM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111) ROUTINE FBI CHARLOTTE ROUTINE FBI PORTLAND ROUTINE FBI SEATTLE. ROUTINE. FBI ST. LOUIS ROUTINE FBI BALTIMORE ROUTINE FBI PITTSBURGH (164-93) ROUTINE BT UNCLAS NORJAK (A); (00:SEATTLE) RE PITTSBURGH TELETYPE DATED JUNE 26, 1980. ON JULY 22, 1980, SC SADIE L. DYE CAUSED A SEARCH TO BE MADE OF THE CURRENT AND RETIRED FILES. OF THE PASSPORT. OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND WAS ADVISED NO RECORD . WAS LOCATED CONCERNING RICHARD A. ARMSTRONG, BORN AUGUST 3, 1937, HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA. BI
0001
NNNN
164-41-1838
SEARCHE SERIALIZ AHI 2 5 1980
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DB Cooper-43328b6 b7C
SE 164-81 PD 164-41
The following investigation was conducted by SA
B
AT CORVALLIS, OREGON
On June 11, 1980, the Campus Security Office of Oregon State University (
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DB Cooper-43328b6 b7C
SE 164-81 PD 164-41
The following investigation was conducted by SA
B
AT CORVALLIS, OREGON
On June 11, 1980, the Campus Security Office of Oregon State University (OSU), made available the OSU annual yearbooks for the years 1971, 1972, 1973. A review of these yearbooks determined that there was no entry listed for RALPH DENT HESS. advised it is extremely common for graduate students to have no information listed in the University annual yearbook.
for b6 b7C
Information from the OSU Registrar's Office determined there is no photograph on file concerning RALPH DENT HESS. HESS attended OSU beginning with the summer term of 1971, and including the fall term, 1971, the winter term, 1972, and did not include the spring term of 1972. HESS received a Masters Degree in Industrial Education in June, 1972. During his enrollment at OSU, HESS listed a local address of 141 NW 29th Street, Corvallis, Oregon, with a home of record shown as 789 Hemlock Street, Apt. #4, Coos Bay, Oregon.
As a graduate student, HESS was not required to attend class regularly and it would not be possible to determine if HESS was in fact at Corvallis, Oregon, on any specific date,
As a graduate student, HESS was not required to attend class regularly and it would not be possible to determine if HESS was in fact at Corvallis, Oregon, on any specific date, particularly, November 24, 1971. OSU class schedules are kept for only a period of five years, so it is not possible to determine the identity of specific classes taken by a student during 1971.
HESS received a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia State University in 1966. He is a graduate of Fairmont High School in Fairmont, West Virginia. In addition, DENT attended Fairmont State College in Fairmont, West Virginia. He also attended the University of Missouri at College Park, Missouri, and the University of West Virginia at Morgantown, West Virginia. He attended the b6 summer session of 1966. at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. b7c
who was
Individuals known by HESS as a reference include School District No. 9 in Coos Bay, Oregon, and School District, Coos Bay, Oregon. DB Cooper-43329 164-41-1839
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QUAL 2 . 1950 VZCZCHQ0023 2131134 PP WF PD SE DE AN
P 300500Z JUL 80
FM ANCHORAGE (164-227) (RUC) TO WFO PRIORITY, VIA.
1950 VZCZCHQ0023 2131134 PP WF PD SE DE AN
P 300500Z JUL 80
FM ANCHORAGE (164-227) (RUC) TO WFO PRIORITY, VIA. HQ PORTLAND PRIORITY VIA HQ SEATTLE PRIORITY VIA HQ BT UNCLAS 0. UNSUB, AKA D. B. COOPER, CAA - HIJACKING (A), 00: PORTLAND. RE WFO TELCALL TO ANCHORAGE, JULY 30, 1980. WFO INFORMED AN UNSUB HAD APPLIED FOR PASSPORT AT WASHINGTON, D.C. WILL PICK UP PASSPORT FRIDAY AM, AUGUST 1, 1980, AND HE MAY BE SUBJECT OF : THIS INVESTIGATION. UNSUB APPLIED FOR PASSPORT AS ROBERT NED BISHOP, BORN SEPT 11, 1922, AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.
ALASKA WAS U. S. TERRITORY PRIOR TO 1959. TERRITORIAL BIRTH RECORDS AT ALASKA STATE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS, JUNEAU, ALASKA, CONFIRMED ROBERT NED BISHOP, WHITE MALE, WAS BORN SEPT .11, 1922, AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TO FATHER WILLIAM NED BISHOP, WHITE
Reno 435
A
164-41-1840
SEARCH SERIAL
JUL 3 0 1980 CARTLAND
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DB Cooper-43330PAGE TWO AN 164-227 UNCLAS MALE, AGE 27, BORN MISSOURI, OCCUPATION CONTRACTOR, AND TO MOTHER. HILDUR SWANSON, WHITE FEMALE, AGE 2.7, BORN TACOMA, WASHINGTON, OCCUPATION HOUSEWIFE.
NED BISHOP, WHITE
Reno 435
A
164-41-1840
SEARCH SERIAL
JUL 3 0 1980 CARTLAND
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0
DB Cooper-43330PAGE TWO AN 164-227 UNCLAS MALE, AGE 27, BORN MISSOURI, OCCUPATION CONTRACTOR, AND TO MOTHER. HILDUR SWANSON, WHITE FEMALE, AGE 2.7, BORN TACOMA, WASHINGTON, OCCUPATION HOUSEWIFE. NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT. VITAL STATISTICS.
ALASKA JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (AJIS) STATE COMPUTER HAD NO RECORD IN CRIMINAL FILES OR DRIVER'S LICENSE FILES ON ROBERT NED BISHOP. ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPT HAD NO RECORD OF BISHOP. ANCHORAGE CITY DIRECTORIES. OF 1953, 1954, 1955, 1960, 1970, 1975, 1979, AND 1980 HAD NO RECORD OF ROBERT NED BISHOP. . ANCHORAGE INDICES NEGATIVE ON BISHOP. . BT
DB Cooper-43331FD-448 (Rev. 9-18-78)
Transmit attached by Facsimile - UNCLAS
Precedence
To:
SAC, WFO (ATTN: SA
Date:
7/30/80
b6
From:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
Time: Transmitted - 5:00 pm b7C
Subject:
NORJAK
Initials - Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Map Newspaper clipping Photograph Artists Conception Other Indictment for John Doe, aka D.B. Cooper
Special handling instructions: Needed for trial morning of July 31, 1980.
Map Newspaper clipping Photograph Artists Conception Other Indictment for John Doe, aka D.B. Cooper
Special handling instructions: Needed for trial morning of July 31, 1980. Please expedite.
DB Cooper-43332
Ime
Approved
164-41-1841 b6
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Searched Serialize Ind FII
F81700J1-336 (Rev. 10-26-79)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-115 (P) (SQD. C-4)	September 3, 1980
FBI FILE NO ..	164-3111
LATENT CASE NO.	3-45410

TO: SAC, Detroit
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 8-12-80
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Detroit
SPECIMENS:
Seven latent fingerprints made by the tips, sides and lower joint areas of fingers have been compared, insofar as possible, with the fingerprints of Wilbert Luther Parker, FBI #563385C, but no identi- fication was effected. The remaining latent fingerprints are not finger- prints of Parker. No palm prints are available in the Identification Division files for Parker.
The remaining latent fingerprints are not finger- prints of Parker. No palm prints are available in the Identification Division files for Parker.
The fingerprint record for Parker contains one U. S. Army fingerprint card bearing serial #AF27054513, with original entry into service dated 2-1-51 and one U. S. Air Force Reserve fingerprint card bearing serial #AF27054513 and dated 6-26-54.
A transcript of the fingerprint record of Parker is being furnished separately. 2 } Portland
164-41-184181
SEARCHEP SERIALIZI
INDEXED FILED
SEP 1 0 1980
FCI -PORTLAND
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ON
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-43333
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SEARCHE1 SERIALIZE
INDEX LED.
¥ SEP 9 1980
FBI-PORTLA
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DB Cooper-43334 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/12/80
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111
Enclosed for Seattle are the following:
Original FD-302's for
and
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Two copies each of investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted at Portland, Oregon, on 2/20/80 and 6/11/80.
Bufile 164-2111
Enclosed for Seattle are the following:
Original FD-302's for
and
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Two copies each of investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted at Portland, Oregon, on 2/20/80 and 6/11/80.
For information of Seattle, all currency recovered in this matter submitted to, processed and returned by the FBI Laboratory, will remain under appropriate custody of Portland Division until such time as deemed otherwise.
2 - Seattle (Enc.9) 1 ;- Portland
(3)
164-41-1843
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DB Cooper-43342x Airtel
11/17/80
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, WFO (164-301) (P)
UNSUB, aka D. B. COOPER Crime aboard Aircraft; INFORMATION CONCERNING (00 :WFO)
Re WFO airtel to Seattle dated October 10, 1980.
Enclosed for Seattle are three photographs. The first photograph is a color artist's conseption of D. B. Cooper as described
black and white photographs are also enclosed of Robert Ned Bishop. The first photograph is an arrest photograph taken by the Sacramento, California Police Department on June 20, 1971. The second photograph is an altered photograph by the FBI Special Projects Unit that depicts Robert Ned Bishop with the same hair as that shown in the artist's conception.
The second photograph is an altered photograph by the FBI Special Projects Unit that depicts Robert Ned Bishop with the same hair as that shown in the artist's conception. It is noted that Robert Ned Bishop has changed his features in the past to appear to have a dark and sworthy complexion. in addition to having darker hair, and has been known to wear sun- glasses for the purpose of disguising himself further.
LEAD
AT SEATTLE DIVISION
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will locate the victim airline attendants and show the enclosed photograph of Robert Ned Bishop for possible identification and submit results to WFO for appropriate · action. /2-Seattle (Enc. 3) 1-WFO
(3)
164-41-1843X1
SEARCHED SERIALIZE
FEB 1 7'1981
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NOV 2 0 1.30 :
RTLAND
DB Cooper-43343FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP ODERET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNOLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
2/11/81
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
C, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NOKONIK 00: SEATTLE
Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNOLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
2/11/81
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
C, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NOKONIK 00: SEATTLE
Reference WFO airtel to Seattle, dated November 17, 1980. Enclosed for Portland are two copies of above reference. . Also enclosed are three photographs described in the first enclosure.
For the information of Portland, extensive investigation has been conducted by the Washington Field Office regarding Robert Ned Bishop as a suspect in the D. B. Cooper hijacking matter. In the above mentioned enclosures the Washington Field Office forwarded photographs of Bishop to the Seattle Division to be shown to +
Review of the Seattle files reflect that the
· Contact with Northwest Airlines, Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington, reflect that from the Northwest Airlines during . regarding
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had Northwest Airlines files additionally searched
and the records reflect that she has
from Northwest Airlines; however, as of State of Oregon.
The address of
៛ Eugene, Oregon, ·
LEAD
PCI Re OTA
PORTLAND DIVISION
KG-1844
AT EUGENE, OREGON
b6 2)- Portland (Enc.
The address of
៛ Eugene, Oregon, ·
LEAD
PCI Re OTA
PORTLAND DIVISION
KG-1844
AT EUGENE, OREGON
b6 2)- Portland (Enc. 2 - WFO (164A-301)
SEARCHED SERIALIZE
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2 - Seattle
2/17/81
FEB 17 1981
(6)
FBI-PORTLAND
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Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Tim
OU.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305 70070002
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DB Cooper-43344Airtel
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
3/12/81
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00:
Seattle)
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 2/11/81.
Enclosed for Seattle is one packet of four photographs.
Referenced airtel get out leads for enclosed photographs
to be shown to
b6 b7C Eugene, Oregon. Portland notes that the photograph of suspect, ROBERT NED BISHOP, was not accompanied by appropriate throw-down photo- graphs which would be required in the event that b6 b7C makes a positive identification. In view of the fact that the photograph of BISHOP has been altered by the special projects unit so as to depict BISHOP with the same hair as shown in the artist's conception of D.
In view of the fact that the photograph of BISHOP has been altered by the special projects unit so as to depict BISHOP with the same hair as shown in the artist's conception of D.B. COOPER, Portland would have no way of independently coming up with additional photographs which are similar in appearance so that the photograph of BISHOP is not unique.
Prior to the display of any witnesses in this matter, an appropriate photo spread should be developed to meet any legal challenge to any identifications which might result.
Portland has placed this case in an RUC status.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 1)
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2 - WFO (164A-301)
2)- Portland
Ruc 3/12/81
DB Cooper-43346
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Searched
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Serialized Indexed
Filed
164-41-1845FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
3/26/81
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TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
FR SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: , NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 2/11/81; and
UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
3/26/81
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TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
FR SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: , NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 2/11/81; and Portland airtel to Seattle, 3/12/81.
Enclosed for Portland is a photograph of Robert Ned Bishop (NORJAK suspect) along with six other photographs for use in a photo spread.
LEAD :
PORTLAND DIVISION
At Eugene, Oregon
Will contact
at , and show her a photospread which includes Robert Ned Bishop in order to determine if Bishop is identical with unknown hijacker, aka Dan Cooper. Furnish results of contact to Seattle and WFO. Return photospread to Seattle.
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164-41-1846
Re OSA 3/30/81
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED
MAR 3 0 1981
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Approved:
Transmitted
(Number) (Time>
Per
# U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305-750/5402
DB Cooper-43347FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
* * *
Date of transcription
4/21/81
. THESE b6 b7C
contented at tam Bugante, OlordB. was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the istesutew and thereafter famished the following
was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the istesutew and thereafter famished the following information:
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n Vr Hu DAV COOL
which we dochod by an advised that at that time
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advised that
she recalls
was shown a photographie spread consisting of seven photographs of white male individuale afterwhich she advised that only of thes were even store in appearance to wish sin recalls of the hijacker, These photographe vara Beatklo Police Department photographe muchos examining all seven photographie. webertrest photograph tempur
after clenely b6 b7C
advised That Sestate Police the hijacker as looking like. pointed out that she could not identity of the photographer as being the hijacker, stating only that the above photograph vas okoncet an appearance. ci¢ not believe that any of the persons deplates were in fact the hijacker.

Investigation.on	4/24/8%	Engene, Dragon at	ID 1643-41-1847 File #
SA by	4/14/01 Date dictated

This document contains neither
on	4/24/8%	Engene, Dragon at	ID 1643-41-1847 File #
SA by	4/14/01 Date dictated

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.
FBI/ DOJ DB Cooper-43348
b6 b7C Airtel
4/24/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00:
Seattle)
Re Seattle airtel to Portland and WFO, 3/26/81.
Enclosed for Seattle is a photographic spread consisting of suspect ROBERT NED BISHOP and six other photographs, as had been previously furnished by the Seattle Division. Also enclosed for Seattle is the original and two copies of an FD-302 interview with
Enclosed for wro is one copy
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of FD-302 interview with
Seattle should note that in the event that it is necessary to recontact in the future, she is currently a
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Eugene, Oregon,
telephone . At the time of captioned hijacking
2 - Seattle (Enc. 10) 2 - WFO (164A-301) (Enc.
in the event that it is necessary to recontact in the future, she is currently a
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Eugene, Oregon,
telephone . At the time of captioned hijacking
2 - Seattle (Enc. 10) 2 - WFO (164A-301) (Enc. 1) Portland
Accol. 6
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164-41-1848
DB Cooper-43349
Searched
Seriali
FileXX AIRTEL
10/1/81
TO:
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM :
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00:
Seattle
Bufile:
164-2111
Re Las Vegas investigation at Stateline, Nevada,
Bufile b6 b7C
entitled .
During the recent arrest of , Et Al at Fresno, California, concurrent with investigation at Stateline, Nevada, in the following information was obtained:
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Harvey's Resort ,
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Hotel and Casino, Stateline, Nevada, telephone advised SA Joseph A. Dushek of the Las Vegas Division, that near the end of August 1981, as a result of news coverage of the arrests of the suspects, that an older man contacted Harvey's by long distance from Oklahoma and stated he believed that hemmew the identity of D. B. Cooper.
The caller identified himself to the Harvey's
Switchboard as , Norman, b6 Oklahoma, telephone He indicated the recent
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press releases re arrests "jarred" his memory and
that a former
The caller identified himself to the Harvey's
Switchboard as , Norman, b6 Oklahoma, telephone He indicated the recent
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press releases re arrests "jarred" his memory and
that a former neighbor aka
who lived across the street of his old address of Portland, Oregon, he believes is identical to the hijacker. 2
- Oklahoma City - Portland (164-41) 2 - Seattle (164-81)
2
A
(1-
(Info)
10/8/81
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D
164-Ni-1849
DB Cooper-43350 LV 164-60
stated that
bragged about b6
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the hijacking matter with his son during the time he resided across the street from them, exact date unrecalled. A witness to these statements and who possibly could provide additional information regarding is
Last Name Unknown (LNU), who is employed at the Ruth Ashbrook Bakery, located on the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Tolman in Portland.
advised he resided across the street b6 b7C
from for 3 to 4 years until he moved to the Strong- burg area, then subsequently moved to Texas and to Norman, Oklahoma. He does not know if still resides on
in Portland.
indicated that he did not contact the FBI previously because he did not associate with the hijacking until he read the
indicated that he did not contact the FBI previously because he did not associate with the hijacking until he read the newspaper accounts of the Harvey's bombing arrests at Fresno, California. He indicated served in the U. S. Navy during World War II.
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Las Vegas indices negative regarding b6 b7C
(also searched as and/or
LEADS
OKLAHOMA CITY DIVISION:
At Norman, Oklahoma:
Will, interview- (phonetic)
telephone regarding specific details b6
as to why he suspects his former Portland neighbor, b7C as being the hijacker and further information regarding
PORTLAND DIVISION:
At Portland, Oregon:
Will check indices regarding
possibly b6
residing in the
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Will interview LNU, employee of the Ruth Ashbrook Bakery, corner of Tolman Avenue and Milwaukee, to ascertain the accusation that is possibly identical to D. B. Cooper
2*
DB Cooper-43351 VZ CZ CHE0 185 00 AFO DE HQ 01:35 3150115 ZNR UUUUI 0 102257Z NOV 81 FM DIPECTOR FBI (164-211) TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES IMMEDIATE
- SAC ADVISED DY SAL Soul b6
PERSONAL .
Cooper
2*
DB Cooper-43351 VZ CZ CHE0 185 00 AFO DE HQ 01:35 3150115 ZNR UUUUI 0 102257Z NOV 81 FM DIPECTOR FBI (164-211) TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES IMMEDIATE
- SAC ADVISED DY SAL Soul b6
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UNCLAS NORJACK ;. CAA-HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE (164-81)
ON NOVEMBER 13, 1981, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA, UNIVERSAL, CITY, CALIFORNIA, WILL RELEASE TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE A MOTION PICTURE TITLED "THE PURSUIT OF D. B. COOPER." THE MOTION PICTURE IS BASED ON THE CAPTIONED CASE. IN ITS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES IS OFFERING A ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. B. COOPER" FOR AIRCRAFT PIRACY. THE ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS STATE IN PART. "IF YOU HAVE SUCH INFORMATION AS. TO THE REAL D. B. COOPER, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THIS OFFER EXPIRES . MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 1, 1981."
DB Cooper-43352
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES INITIATED THE REWARD OFFER ON ITS OUN VOLITION TO PROMOTE THE MOTION PICTURE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT SHOULD "D. B. COOPER". BE IDENTIFIED.
EACH OFFICE IS INSTRUCTED TO FURNISH SEATTLE, THE OFFICE OF OPIGIN, ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR CITIZENS. NO INVESTIGATION IS TO BE .CONDUCTED BASED ON' INFORMATION RECEIVED. SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION AND ADVISE OFFICES OF NECESSARY .
INVESTIGATION.
ALL OFFICES ARE TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN CAPTIONED CRIME WAS COMMITTED ON NOVEMBER. 11, 1971, UNSUB AKA D. B. COOPER WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING A WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, 5" 10" TO 6' 0", 170 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION, AND LATIN APPEARANCE.
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(protect identity), Garden City, Michigan, telephone number contacted at
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He was interviewed in the presence of Captain of the Southfield Police Department. He advised that he met a man named WILBERT PARKER approximately ago.
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Date of transcription_
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(protect identity), Garden City, Michigan, telephone number contacted at
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He was interviewed in the presence of Captain of the Southfield Police Department. He advised that he met a man named WILBERT PARKER approximately ago. He stated that he sees PARKER quite frequently in the bars in and around Garden City, Michigan, and most particularly at
He advised that sometime
WILBERT PARKER, also known as Bill. The conversation got around to a newspaper article regarding "D.B. COOPER" who had escaped with approximately $200,000.00 after an airplane hijacking out in the Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, area. BILL had been drinking a considerable amount and BILL said "You're less than three feet away from D.B. COOPER right now". He asked BILL what he meant and BILL produced a newspaper clipping regarding the hijacking which contained a sketch or artist's conception of "D.B. COOPER". advised that the sketch bore a marked resemblance to BILL. At this point, artist's conceptions, in color, were shown to He stated that the artist's conception in which the hijacker is depicted wearing sunglasses looks a great deal like BILL PARKER.
At this point, artist's conceptions, in color, were shown to He stated that the artist's conception in which the hijacker is depicted wearing sunglasses looks a great deal like BILL PARKER.
PARKER hau frequently gotten into arguments with others in the bar regarding military operations. PARKER claimed to be with the United States Special Forces, claimed to be an Airborne Ranger, and claimed to be with the Green Berets. advised that one day BILL came into the bar in full uniform and was wearing a Green Beret uniform. He did not notice the rank insignia on PARKER's uniform, but PARKER has frequently indicated that he is a "Warrant Officer" in the Green Berets. He is frequently called "The Colonel" around the bars.
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It is the properly af the [ BI and is Laned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Just prior to
he again ran into BILL in the bar at
Sometime during the summer of 1980, PARKER departed and was gone for a week or more. He indicated he was up at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin. PARKER alleges that he was involved in the controling of the Detroit riots in 1967.
PARKER dates various women, but one of the women is a woman
possibly called . He has indicated to that he desires to buy all the Canadian money .
PARKER has
. He advised that PARKER lives at 7091 Hubbard Street, Garden City, Michigan. He further described PARKER as a white male, approximately 6'2" tall, 200 in weight, with brown eyes and dark brown or black hair which is always neatly cut. He indicated that PARKER has always dressed neatly, always has a spit polish shine to his shoes or boots, and frequently wears paratrooper boots.
He stated that
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He stated that
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. There is also a large German shepherd dog at that house and numerous weapons, both handguns and shoulder weapons at that house.
PARKER has talked in the past about "dough" that he has buried up north, that he belongs to a select group who are prepared for some kind of revolution, and that he has approximately 500,000 rounds of ammunition also buried. PARKER is very conversant regarding weapons particularly military weapons and frequently talks about the ballistics of these weapons. He makes his own ammunition at his house. has on occasion seen him wear a field jacket which has "U. S. Military Special Forces" across the jacket. advised that he believes PARKER is an electrician at the Hydromatic Transmission Plant at Willow Run.
Sometime ago PARKER was in an accident in which he hit another car.
In regard to the actual hijacking, he has only talked with PARKER about this on a few occasion and those only when PARKER brings it up, but PARKER has said that there were two pursuit jets and
In regard to the actual hijacking, he has only talked with PARKER about this on a few occasion and those only when PARKER brings it up, but PARKER has said that there were two pursuit jets and that he, PARKER, had the airliner drop down to a low altitude which was too low for these jets and have the airliner slow down to where the jets were constantly passing by the airliner and therefore, could not keep a close watch. PARKER has indicated that he was in the Air Force, and the Marine Corps and has on one occasion produced a multi-engine pilot's license. PARKER indicated that he in Detroit, Michigan. advised that he continues to see PARKER at the bars particularly at and that he is usually there
He advised that he will continue to listen to what PARKER has to say and determine if there is anything of value to the FBI in these conversations.
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He described PARKER as being "stone face" or a very cold and calculating individual. ile does not feel that PARKER is mentally unbalanced and does not know what to make of PARKER's claim that he is D.
ile does not feel that PARKER is mentally unbalanced and does not know what to make of PARKER's claim that he is D.B. COOPER. He indicated that if PARKER is in fact a paratrooper and was a parachute rigger as PARKER claims, he, 3 feels that some consideration must be given to PARKER in this case as he bears a strong resemblance to the individual depicted in the artist's conception.
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Re Memo of SA Orlin D. Lucksted dated 9-14-81.
On 9-25-81 
Hydromatic-GM, Willow Run, Michigan advised one W. L. PARKER, a white male American SSAN 299-26-5695 has been employed by Hydromatic since 10-7-68. could not state whether or not Parker was present for work on the date of 11-24-71 as time cards are maintained only for a period of three (3) years. noted his records reveal one 1976 photo of Parker should be on file at the Personnel Office. He advised he will make an attempt to obtain this photo and if available, should have it in his possession within ten(10) days.
He advised he will make an attempt to obtain this photo and if available, should have it in his possession within ten(10) days.
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DATE:	9/25/81
REPLY TO ATTN OF :	SA DENNIS W. LANGKOS
SUBJECT:	NORJAK CAA

TO:
SAC, DETROIT (164A-115)
Re memo of SA ORLIN D. LUCKSTED, 9/14/81.
On 9/4/81.
Michigan, made available certain information WILBERT LUTHER PARKER.
advised
PARKER
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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel Routine UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM:
SAC, DETROIT (164A-115) (RUC) (C-4)
NORJAK - 164-41
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Re Detroit airtel to Portland, 8/12/80.
Enclosed for Portland are two copies of an FD-302
regarding interview of
four copies of a
photograph of WILBERT L. PARKER; two copies of a memo of
SA DENNIS W. LANGKOS, dated 9/25/81; and two copies of a
memo of SA
dated 9/25/81.
It is noted that the photographs were obtained by SA RILEY from GM-Hydromatic Plant at Willow Run and were taken in 1976.
Repeated contacts with indicate PARKER has never said any more about being "D.
It is noted that the photographs were obtained by SA RILEY from GM-Hydromatic Plant at Willow Run and were taken in 1976.
Repeated contacts with indicate PARKER has never said any more about being "D.B. COOPER" since his first comments about one year ago.
All indications are that WILBERT L. PARKER is fully qualified in every aspect of parachute jumping, packing, etc .; however, since he is 6'2" tall while D.B. COOPER is described as only 5'10", any further leads are being left to the discretion of the 00. 2)- Portland (Enc. - 10)} 1 - Detroit ODL (3)
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STATED THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHERE b6 IS CURRENTLY WORKING, HOWEVER, SHE BELIEVES THAT HE IS STILL EMPLOYED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. SHE FURTHER ADVISED THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW
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CONTACT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN EFORT TO DETERMINE
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LEADS : WASHINGTON FIELD AT WASHINGTON, D.C. : WILL
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STATED THAT THE MATTER HAS BEEN BOTHERING HER FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND THAT SHE AND HER HUSBAND FINALLY DECIDED THAT IT SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. WENT ON TO STATE THAT SHE
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MARINE PARATROOPER. SHE STATED THAT IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS SINCE SHE HAS SEEN HOWEVER, FEELS THAT THE FACT THAT HE WORKS FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND b6 IS A FORMER MARINE PARATROOPER AND LOOKS LIKE THE COMPOSITE b7D PHOTOGRAPH, SHE FELT THAT SHE SHOULD BRING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE FBI. STATED THAT IS OF MEXICAN AMERICAN DECENT AND IS APPROXIMATELY 5'8" TALL WITH BROWN HAIR AND MEDIUM BUILD. SHE STATED THAT HE HAS A HIGH FOREHEAD AND/OR RECEIVING HAIRLINE. b6 STATED THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHERE IS CURRENTLY WORKING, HOWEVER, SHE BELIEVES THAT HE IS STILL EMPLOYED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.
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How he pulled off the job and why the F. B. I .. Haven, t Found him.
To Understand the D.B. Cooper case it is necessary build a p profile of his character,
First He had to be either extremely Stupid or very inteligent. Only an extremely stupid person would attempt to parachute out of a plane at night, over wooded country without knowing his exact location, which would be unlikely with a stupid person. Yet that is exactly what many people, including the News Media and according them the F.B.I.
To further eliminate the Studidity issue, let us examine why I have eliminated that possibility, At, one time I was willing to accept the version as published in the papers, figuring that the F.B. I. knew details that were not published.
On Feb 10, 1981 when the $5800.00 was found along the Columbia river it was practically prooff positive that Cooper was still alive and had escaped with the money.
00 was found along the Columbia river it was practically prooff positive that Cooper was still alive and had escaped with the money. It was reported at that time that there was a rubber band around the money whhen found but that it had broken offwhen the money was picked up. There is no way that a rubber band would have lasted over nin e years, emen iff burried. It is also unlikegythat there would be just 5800 dollars in a bundle. there would have been an even amount for easy countability
Cooper apparently planted that money thereto further enhance the opinion that he had jumped in that area and was dead. he furthermore devised this scheme to make it easier for him to spend the money, here is what he planned, He planted this bundle in the sand on the windward side ofa small dune. knowing that when a good wind came up it would uncover the sand on that side ( in the meantime the ruber band would have been
DB Cooper-43371rotted away. Hopefully the wind would have peeled off these bills, one at a time and scatterd thi along the river bank, in the water and in the bushes.
Hopefully the wind would have peeled off these bills, one at a time and scatterd thi along the river bank, in the water and in the bushes. He hoped that fishermen would find the bills one at a time, and not realizing the source, put them in his po pocket and later spend them. Figuring that iff enough of the moneyshowd up that the F.B. I. would stop, looking, assuming that it was scattered all over, Coopers only mistake was that he miscalclated so the ruber band was still on, not enough sand had been blown away so the bundle was still intact.
Now lets go on the assumption that Cooper was very inteligent. Here is my Profile of his characteristicks.
Cooper worked either for an Airline, the military or for Boeing, He was very well aquainted with the 72g, He knew all the flight characteristics, that the rear door could be opened in flight, and how to do it. He also knew if his activities would affect the trim and how to compensate.
He was himself an accomplish pipot, he was an instrument pilot or at least had considerable instrument training, especially with OMNI Navigation.
He was himself an accomplish pipot, he was an instrument pilot or at least had considerable instrument training, especially with OMNI Navigation. He had considerable experiene flying over Oregon and Northern California. Knowing in detail the terain and exact location of all populated areas, open large fields and all the OMNI (vortac)) stations.
He was an experienced parachute jumperPossibly in the military, a smoke Jumper but more likely a private parachute club.
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Cooper had at least two acomplaces. "A" got on the 727 earlier. Maybe at Prortland of agt an earlied stop ( if any). He was one of the first passengers to get on board so few if any would notice that he had a piece of Caryy on luggage which he put under he seat, He was one of the last to get off at Seattle, so that in the confusion no one would notice that he had "Forgot" his luggage. In this luggage there was a pair of jump boots, a specially made jump suit with, pockets, hooks etc to carry Coopers equipment anda sport parachute. The chutes Cooper asked for were just decoys.
In this luggage there was a pair of jump boots, a specially made jump suit with, pockets, hooks etc to carry Coopers equipment anda sport parachute. The chutes Cooper asked for were just decoys. one of which was thrown overboard in a wooded area somewhere along the line. on the first place he would not have trusted any chute that was furnished and in the second place a sport gchate is much more manouverable than a standard shute. Also there was a portable OMNI receiver, a flashlite, an alfaiter and maybe a smål comp ass to use if he missed his taget, also a small walkie talkie. Some of these items may have been in the case When cooper diplayed his supposedly "Bomb"
Here is how they plan was carried out. After negotiation in Seattle Cooper told the pilot where he wanted to go, how high and how fast to fry and wait route to take, such as V23, Cooper knew just where this route would lead. Soon axer after the plane was airborn he opened the rear door, let out an antenna for his OMNI receiver and started to moniter the flight, With his OMNI set he could tell ecactly if the plane was on the correct path.
Soon axer after the plane was airborn he opened the rear door, let out an antenna for his OMNI receiver and started to moniter the flight, With his OMNI set he could tell ecactly if the plane was on the correct path. By montering and keeping track of the time from one OMNI station to another he knew the exact speed. With the OMNI indecator he knew exactly when each Vottac station was passed over. If the plane was to one side or the other he could tell exactly how far by recording the time from one angle bearing to another.
DB Cooper-43373 He had previously picked out a landing site. It was an area a short distance past an OMNI station, where there was open land, no close houses or near any busy road, and where there was a road his acomplace "B" would be waiting. B, had a flashlite awalkie talkie to match Coopers, a compassand a direction finder on his walkie talkie in case Cooper was off target, so they c could get together quickly. He was sppted inthe area directly' below Coopers selected landing site. Jumping
There are several places that fit Cooper requirements. Bne is on a course approximately 140 degrees from the Red Bluff Calif, Vortac Stattion.
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There are several places that fit Cooper requirements. Bne is on a course approximately 140 degrees from the Red Bluff Calif, Vortac Stattion. When he got past the previous station he turned to 115.2 megacycles and watched the Omni indicator. when the needle switched from "TO" to"FROM" he timed thetime it would take the plane over the selected landing site. At exactly the precise second he jumped, and if all calculation were correct he would be directly over his acomplace. At this/he would Time signal on his walkie talkie, "B, would then give a flashlite signal and he could float down exactly on target. If He were off a ways he could direct his sport shute to the spot. If he was too far off they could still use the fishlite to keep track of each other Still further away they could use the walkie talkie and "B"Sdirection finder.As each person was very familiar with this teritory they would have no trouble spotting his location precisely.
ANOther importand detail. Cooper was in no immediate need of money so he could afford to hide the money and wait.
ANOther importand detail. Cooper was in no immediate need of money so he could afford to hide the money and wait.
Coopers reason fordoing this. He had some imagined or feal greavance with someone, probablya ant officiam inthe Airline and wanted to get even. Maybe he just wanted to show how smart he was.
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Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is a copy of my own analysis of the D.B. Cooper case. I sent the Original to Universal Pictures in their search for Cooper Contest. Perhaps my profile of Coopers characterisics can be of some use to you in finding the rest of the money. You can expext that he will be trying some other gimmic to make the money spendable.
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In Reply, Please Refer to File No.
Portland, Oregon December 7, 1981
PRESS RELEASE
Robert S.
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No.
Portland, Oregon December 7, 1981
PRESS RELEASE
Robert S. Gast, II, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Oregon, made the following announcement today:
During the past three weeks, given the publicity associated with the 10th anniversary of the D. B. Cooper hijacking and the release of a movie relating to it, the FBI has received numerous telephone calls and visits from individuals purporting to be D. B. Cooper and claiming to have a portion of the ransom, or to have knowledge of the crime. Each contact has been evaluated and appropriate investigation conducted.
3 At 3 a.m. , December #, 1981, officers of the Portland Police Bureau contacted the Portland Office of the FBI and advised a clerical employee on duty, that a gentleman, claiming to be D. B. Cooper, was present at the police headquarters. The information furnished to the police made it appear highly unlikely that the individual had been involved in the hijacking.
The information furnished to the police made it appear highly unlikely that the individual had been involved in the hijacking. A member of the FBI . staff then spoke to the man on the phone and asked him several key questions pertaining to the crime. The man's responses to these questions were of such a nature that it was apparent he had little or no firsthand knowledge of the event. His personal description also varied from that of the hijacker.
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RE BUREAU TELLPHONE CALL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER 7, 1981, AND PORTLAND CALL TO SUPERVISOR PERSONAL CRIMES UNIT, DECEMBER 7, 1981.
THIS DATE AN ARTICLE APPEARED IN THE "WASHINGTON POST" TO THE EFFECT THAT AN INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO BE D. B. COOPER HAD ATTEMPTED TO TURN HIMSELF IN TO OFFICERS FROM THE PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU. THE ARTICLE WENT ON TO SAY THAT FBI, PORTLAND, HAD NO ONE AVAILABLE TO INTERVIEW THE MAN AND TOLD HIM TO CONTACT THE FBI LATER.
THIS DATE SAC ROBERT S. GAST II INTERVIEWID SECURITY PATROL
REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.
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€ THAT ON DECEMBER 3, 1981, AT ABOUT THREE A. M., SHL RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL FROM AN OFFICER OF THE PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU STATING THAT HE HAD D. B. COOPER IN HIS OFFICE, WISHING TO TURN HIMSELF IN. OBTAINED A DESCRIPTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND A STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICER THAT THE MAN COULD BE BUT HE WAS UNSURE. THE INDIVIDUAL HAD IDENTIFIED HIMSELF TO THE POLICE OFFICER AS .
BASED UPON THE INFORMATION SHE DEVELOPED, ADVISED THAT SHE WAS NOT DISPATCHING AN AGENT TO INTERVIEW THE MAN, ENCOURAGEDTHE POLICE OFFICER TO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH OF HIM, AND ASKED THAT THE MAN CONTACT THE FBI IN THE MORNING FOR ANY INFORMATION HE COULD FURNISH.
UPON THE INFORMATION SHE DEVELOPED, ADVISED THAT SHE WAS NOT DISPATCHING AN AGENT TO INTERVIEW THE MAN, ENCOURAGEDTHE POLICE OFFICER TO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH OF HIM, AND ASKED THAT THE MAN CONTACT THE FBI IN THE MORNING FOR ANY INFORMATION HE COULD FURNISH. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE INDIVIDUAL, IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS CALLED THE PORTLAND OFFICE OF THE FBI,
REPEATED WHAT HE HAD TOLD REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU, AND SAID THAT HE WAS TIRED .
ASKED HIM SEVERAL QUESTIONS, MOST OF WHICH HE WOULD NOT
ANSWER. HE SAID THAT AND WAS PLEASANT THROUGHOUT THE CONVERSATION
THE UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS D. B.
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₹ COOPER WAS DESCRIBED BY THE PORTLAND POLICE OFFICER AS SIX FEET TALL, APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS.
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₹ COOPER WAS DESCRIBED BY THE PORTLAND POLICE OFFICER AS SIX FEET TALL, APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS., WITH DARK EYES AND DARK HAIR, GRAYING AT THE TEMPLES. THE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN OF HIM BY THE PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU BEARS LITTLE RESEMBLANCE TO THE COMPOSITE SKETCH OF D. B. COOPER. INQUIRY OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DATA SYSTEM AND PORTLAND INDICES FAILS TO REVEAL ANY INFORMATION ON
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT DURING THE PAST THREE WEEKS THE PORTLAND DIVISION HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS FROM PERSONS CLAIMING TO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SKYJACKING, HAVE THE MONLY, OR IN FACT BE D. B. COOPER. MUCH OF THIS INCREASED INTEREST HAS BEEN OCCASIONED BY THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SKYJACKING AND THE RELEASE OF A MOVIE ENTITLED, "IN SEARCH OF D. B. CCOPER, " WHICH OFFERED A ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD IF HE WOULD TURN HIMSELF IN. BASED UPON THE VOLUME OF THESE INQUIRIES AND THE FACT THAT EVERY ONE HAS PROVEN EITHER UNSUBSTANTIATED OR IN SEVERAL INSTANCES SOME TYPE OF HOAX, SAC, PORTLAND, ISSUED INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PERSONNEL THAT CALLS ON THE COOPER CASE SHOULD BE CAREFULLY EVALUATED PRIOR TO
VOLUME OF THESE INQUIRIES AND THE FACT THAT EVERY ONE HAS PROVEN EITHER UNSUBSTANTIATED OR IN SEVERAL INSTANCES SOME TYPE OF HOAX, SAC, PORTLAND, ISSUED INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PERSONNEL THAT CALLS ON THE COOPER CASE SHOULD BE CAREFULLY EVALUATED PRIOR TO DISPATCHING INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL. THIS WAS DONE TO AVOID AN UNNECESSARY
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WASTE OF MANPOWER ON THIS CASE. SAC, PORTLAND, BELIEVES THAT
ACTED PROPERLY IN THIS SITUATION AND RECOMMENDS NO ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.
SAC, PORTLAND, WILL CONDUCT A FURTHER INQUIRY OF THIS MATTER AND EXPEDITIOUSLY ADVISE HEADQUARTERS WITH ANY FURTHER RECOMMENDA- TIONS. BT
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* U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305-750/5402 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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Attached is a press release dated 12/7/81 and a draft of news story which appeared in the Washington Post on 12/5 or 12/6/81.
The attached Wasington Post article and similar articles around the U. S. was the result of an A P wire service story originating in Portland. It was erroneous in the extreme.
As a result, numerous inquiries were received by Portland Office personnel from various news agencies. In response to these inquiries, the press release of 12/7/81 was utilized.
The following contacts took place:
By SAC,
KOIN-TV WIND Radio, Chicago KYXI Radio, Portland
By SA
I WABC, Radio, Washington D.C. UPI AP KOHI, St. Helens KGW-TV ( No film)
KGW - Radio, Portland KYTE Radio, Portland KYXI, Radio, Portland KBZY, Salem KEX Radio, Portland KATU-TV (No film) KXL Radio, Portland CBS Radio, New York City KOMO Radio, Seattle
KGW-TV ( No film)
KGW - Radio, Portland KYTE Radio, Portland KYXI, Radio, Portland KBZY, Salem KEX Radio, Portland KATU-TV (No film) KXL Radio, Portland CBS Radio, New York City KOMO Radio, Seattle WBB , Chicago
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In addition a number of Newspaper contacts also took place.
During the contact with KOIN-TV, it was determined that the individual in question at PPB also visited KOIN-TV His statements and lack of knowledge of the crime made it readily apparent to that he was not the hijacker
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DB Cooper-43386U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No.
Portland, Oregon December 7, 1981
PRESS RELEASE
Robert S. Gast, II, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Oregon, made the following announcement today :
During the past three weeks, given the publicity associated
Gast, II, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Oregon, made the following announcement today :
During the past three weeks, given the publicity associated with the 10th anniversary of the D. B. Cooper hijacking and the release of a movie relating to it, the FBI has received numerous telephone calls and visits from individuals purporting to be D. B. Cooper and claiming to have a portion of the ransom, or to have knowledge of the crime. Each contact has been evaluated and appropriate investigation conducted.
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At 3 a.m. , December &, 1981, officers of the Portland Police Bureau contacted the Portland Office of the FBI and advised a clerical employee on duty, that a gentleman, claiming to be D. B. Cooper, was present at the police headquarters. The information furnished to the police made it appear highly unlikely that the individual had been involved in the hijacking. A member of the FBI staff then spoke to the man on the phone and asked him several key questions pertaining to the crime. The man's responses to these questions were of such a nature that it was apparent he had little or no firsthand knowledge of the event.
The man's responses to these questions were of such a nature that it was apparent he had little or no firsthand knowledge of the event. His personal description also varied from that of the hijacker.
DB Cooper-43387The Portland Police Bureau officers were asked to photograph the individual and obtain his full description. A followup investigation was conducted by the FBI later on December 4. 38.
Based on an evaluation of the incident, it would appear that this is simply one more of the many hoaxes which have taken place over the years.
DB Cooper-43388A man claiming to be skyjacker D. B. Cooper tried to turn himself in to police in Portland, Oregon, late last week but when Detective telephoned the FBI, Agents told him to call back later, and the man wasn't heard from again police said.
said the self-proclaimed Cooper, the man who ten years ago parachuted from a hijacked jet over Washington State with $200.000 in ransom money. he reportedly told
The detective said that FBI Agent
told him no one was available to interview the man, and that should photograph "Cooper" and tell him to contact the FBI later.
he reportedly told
The detective said that FBI Agent
told him no one was available to interview the man, and that should photograph "Cooper" and tell him to contact the FBI later.
"We have been in direct contact with the Portland Police Department" FBI spokesman said yesterday. "We have evaluated the information and are conducting the appropriate investigation."
News story which appeared in Washington Post on about 12/5/81.
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TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (1644-2111) ATTN; SECTION CHIFF WAYNE GILBERT, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (1644-41)
NORJAK

Re Portland teletype to Bureau, 12/7/81.
Referenced teletype set forth information relating to an incident on the morning of 12/3/81 in which an individual claiming to be "D. B. Cooper" presented himself at the Portland Police Bureau. An officer of the Portland Police Bureau subse- quently contacted the Portland Office of the FBI and spoke to Security Patrol Clerk
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requesting that an Agent be dispatched to interview this individual. Based upon information furnished to 5 she declined to dispatch an Agent and asked that the Police Bureau attempt to obtain a photograph and any other identifying data so this individual could be interviewed at a later date. This incident became the subject of an article in the 12/7/81 issue of the "Washington Post" and inaccurately identified as a Special Agent and incorrectly stated that the FBI had no one available to interview this individual.
As stated in referenced teletype, the Portland Office has received numerous phone calls from individuals claiming to be D. B. Cooper, claiming to have part of the ransom money, or stating that they have information as to D. B. Cooper's correct identity.
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Most of these calls have been occasioned by the well-publicized tenth anniversary of the skyjacking, concomitant with a motion picture release, "In Search of D. B. Cooper." The producers of this motion picture offered a $1,000,000 reward if D. B. Cooper would turn himself in. All calls received on this incident have been totally without substantiation and/or hoaxes. Based upon this, SAC, Portland, has issued firm instructions to complaint and night duty personnel that they are to evaluate any call regarding the skyjacking carefully and not dispatch investigative personnel unless they believe there is good reason to do so. In this way, every effort is being made to avoid useless expenditure of valuable Agent time.
On the afternoon of 12/7/81, of television station KOIN-TV, Portland, advised the Portland Office of the FBI that an individual identifying himself as D. B. Cooper visited the station
He was questioned by station personnel and immediately ruled out as being Cooper, since he was unable to answer simple questions about the skyjacking. For example, he stated that he boarded the plane in Seattle and he was unable to give the correct
For example, he stated that he boarded the plane in Seattle and he was unable to give the correct amount of ransom requested and stated that the money was in $100 bills. Station personnel were shown a photograph of the individual appearing at the Portland Police Bureau and positively identified him as the same individual who appeared at the station.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Based upon information developed in this matter, it is obvious that this incident was the result of a hoax or from a mentally disturbed person. The action taken by the Security Patrol Clerk was appropriate and in line with SAC instructions, and it is recommended that no further action be taken in this matter.
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On 12/8/81. identity be protected, Hayfork, Ca., telephonically advised as follows:
She is acquainted with one Richard Lloyd Ford who resided in the Hayfork area.
, telephonically advised as follows:
She is acquainted with one Richard Lloyd Ford who resided in the Hayfork area. He has advised her
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stated that Ford has since moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. She said that he was in Hayfork around Thanksgiving with his leg in a cast.
Sacramento indices negative on and Ford.
On 12/11/81, Driver's License Section,
Ca. DMV, made available a copy of Ca. license issued.to. Richard lloyd Ford, born 11/27/25. License was issued on 1/3/78, and expired on 11/27/81. Ford is described as a white male, 6'2", 185 lbs., blue eyes, and blond hair. In 1978 he listed his mailing address as P. O. Box 237, Hayfork, with residence listed ash mile west of Hyampom Road, Hayfork .:
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FBI not fooled for a minute
An FBI spokesman said Monday that the photo of a man who claimed to be D.B. Cooper in Portland last week has no re- semblance to the composite drawing of the nation's first skyjacker.
A man who claimed he was Cooper went to the Portland Police Bureau's Cen- tral Precinct early Thursday and said he wanted to turn himself in. Since skyjack- ing is a federal crime, police called the FBI.
The FBI told the officer to take a pic- ture of the man and have him report to the FBI on Friday. The FBI talked to the man then by phone.
He failed to appear.
During the telephone conversation, the FBI asked the man questions only the real D.B. Cooper could answer. The man could not answer some questions and gave false answers to others, according to Bill Wil- liams, bureau spokesman.
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"Based on an evaluation of the incident it would appear that this is simply one more of the numerous hoaxes which have taken place over the years,"
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"Based on an evaluation of the incident it would appear that this is simply one more of the numerous hoaxes which have taken place over the years," said Wil- liams.
Cooper is the name used by a man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 on a flight from Portland to Seattle on
Thanksgiving Eve 1971. He parachuted from the plane somewhere over South- west Washington after first getting $200,000 from the airline. and letting pas; sengers off in Seattle.
"During the past three weeks the pub; licity associated with the 10th anniver: sary of the hijacking and the release of a movie relating to it, the FBI has received numerous telephone calls and visits from individuals purporting to be D.B. Cooper, have a portion of the ransom or knowl- edge of the crime," said Williams. "Each contact has been evaluated and an appro; priate investigation conducted."
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:	SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164A-244) (RUC)

NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Oklahoma City, 10/1/81.
After numerous negative attempts were made to contact Norman, Oklahoma, was contacted 12/7/81. She advised that 
and anything he says should not be taken seriously. She did not feel that any of the information furnished by in referenced airtel was valid.
On 12/7/81, Lt. Norman Police Department, was contacted. said that is one of the
who thinks that he can not only furnish valuable information regarding all the major unsolved crimes in
said that is one of the
who thinks that he can not only furnish valuable information regarding all the major unsolved crimes in the U. S., but that he can solve same.
In view of the above, no contact will be made with
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TO :
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FROM :
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
(00: Seattle)
Re Bureau teletype to all offices 11/10/81.
On 11/23/81,
Coquille, Oregon, residence business telephone F ? , telephonically contacted the Portland Office of the FBI regarding an individual he feels ho is identical to 'D.B. COOPER," and thereafter received consideration for the one million dollar reward offered by Universal Studios.
refused to divulge the name of the individual he feels is identical to captioned subject unless contacted personally by an agent. based his belief that this individual is captionod subjet based on an article which ap- peared in the North West Magazine of "The Oregonian"
based his belief that this individual is captionod subjet based on an article which ap- peared in the North West Magazine of "The Oregonian" newspaper during November, 1980. described this individual as
a white malo, years of age at the time of the highjacking,
5'8" in height, 160 pounds, ruddy face, small cars, and having
, sounding like "W.C. Fields." This individual also smoked Raleigh brand cigarettes.
advised he had not seen this individual for 15 years but knew of him when they were growing in the Myrtle Point, Oregon, arca. Additionally, this individual moved to the State of Washington to reside with his grandmother and served as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Initially he looked like the composite drawing of the subject in captioned matter.
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The above information is furnished to Seattle for evaluation and all leads are left to the discretion of Seattle Office.
Investigation continuing.
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FROM :
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
(00: Portland)
Re Detroit teletype to the Bureau, 11/13/81; and Detroit
airtel to Portland, 11/5/81.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies each of referenced communications and two copies of a photograph of WILBER L. PARKER.
Copies of enclosed communication and photograph of PARKER furnished to Seattle for evaluation.
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Woodland, Washington
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Brush Prarie, Washington
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Great Falls, Montana
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Clatskanie, Oregon
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