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TO:
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FROM:
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(P)
JEST P
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
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RE:
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TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
J'SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
JEST P
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
Re St. Louis teletype to Bureau, Los Angeles, and Seattle, dated 7/6/72.
Referenced communication suggested as a suspect in this matter. A lead was set out for Los Angeles to interview by the Indianapolis Division in their teletype to the Bureau dated 7/3/72. To date Seattle has not received the results of that interview. Los Angeles is requested to forward results to Seattle in order that this matter may be brought to a logical conclusion.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
RE:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Re Indianapolis
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
RE:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Re Indianapolis teletype to Bureau 7/3/72; St. Louis teletype to Bureau 7/6/72; Los Angeles airtel to Bureau 7/28/72, all bearing sub-caption re and Seattle airtel to Los Angeles 12/26/73, with sub-caption re
For information of Seattle, referenced Indianapolis teletype to Bureau 7/3/72. set forth lead for Los Angeles to locate and interview concerning the activities of The subsequent St. Louis teletype
also set forth the lead to interview
All leads and interviews were for the purpose of ascertaining if should be considered as a logical suspect in this matter. Referenced Los Angeles teletype 7/17/72, indicates the whereabouts of during the pertinent period was established through interview of Attorney Marina Del Rey, California. Referenced Los Angeles airtel dated 7/28/72, sets forth additional investigation to corroborate facts furnished by Attorney This communication sets forth an interview of on 7/27/72
at his
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Bedst 
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Seattle airtel to Butte, 12/27/73.
For the information of Los Angeles and San Francisco, an individual by the name of has been sug-
gested as a suspect in captioned matter by one
of Renton, Washington. stated that resembles the artist's composite on UNSUB and in addition is an expert skydiver. Heis a former employee of the BOEING COMPANY in Seattle, Washington, and is described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
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Heis a former employee of the BOEING COMPANY in Seattle, Washington, and is described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
DOB
POB
Height	6
Weight	195#
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Black
SSN

On 1/7/74, who resides at Billings, Montana, was interviewed at his place
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SUBJECT :
NORJAK
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SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Butte airtel to Los Angeles 1/10/74 .. Referenced airtel is enclosed homewith for Sacramento as Bakersfield, California, is within that Divisi. on. Sacramento is requested to cover lead set out fos Los Angeles at Bakersfield.
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TO
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
1/18/74
gary
FROM SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
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NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles Nitel to Sacramento dated 1/8/74.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of reference Nitel and one copy each California Driver's License 1) in the name of 2) in the name of
and 3)
in the name of
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Enclosed for Los Angeles is one copy each of the above described California driver's licenses.
one copy each California Driver's License 1) in the name of 2) in the name of
and 3)
in the name of
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Enclosed for Los Angeles is one copy each of the above described California driver's licenses.
CLETS check of California State DNV, Sacramento, California on 1/9/74 for license reveals the 1973 b6 b7C license registration is in the name of Canoga Park, California. This
license is for use on a 1967 Dodge Wagon,
DNV records reveal one North Hollywood, California sold this vehicle on Glendale,
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sold the car to
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FROM:	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (RUC)
RE:	NORJAK (00: SE)

Ogaen, Utah,
telephone number advised as
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FROM:	SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (RUC)
RE:	NORJAK (00: SE)

Ogaen, Utah,
telephone number advised as follows on 1/31/74:
On several occasions he has viewed the composite drawing of the hijacker of instant planc. This drawing ,rescables in every detail an individual with whom he was previously associated in California. This man's nunc is is a white male in his thirties who was last known to in LaCrescenta, California.
reside
was formerly in either the Navy or the Coast Guard and was
later in Glendale, California. le quit five years ago and went to work for
approximately
seen or heard from
in Los Angeles. Source has not for approximately three years.
At the time was acquainted with
Was was always in need of additional funds and his personality was such that he would try almost anything. lle was reportedly in the Navy in Alaska and the State of Washington and is acquainted in that area.
huis no reason to connect with this hijacking other than he appears to be identical with the individual depicted in the composite drawing.
huis no reason to connect with this hijacking other than he appears to be identical with the individual depicted in the composite drawing. did reside in in Glendale, California.
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 30, 1974
Barker Motors, 2300 W. 7th Street, telephone furnished the following information,
advised that residing Eugene, Oregon, had a 1972 Imperial, Vehicle Identification Number
bearing Oregon license
serviced at Barker Motors on December 14, 1971.
furnished the following information,
advised that residing Eugene, Oregon, had a 1972 Imperial, Vehicle Identification Number
bearing Oregon license
serviced at Barker Motors on December 14, 1971.
Invoice number was and paid the bill in the amount of used a Chevron credit card
further stated that brought the same vehicle on January 21, 1972, to have warranty work. The mileage at that time was further stated that according to the warranty report, the vehicle was purchased on November 3, 1971, at Chrysler Corporation location number
On February 5, 1972.
was contacted and advised that he has
no information concerning He stated that
has never been an employee at and is not known to the
On February 5, 1974, Willamette Plaza Arco Service Station (WILPA) 57 W. 29th Street, telephone advised upon reviewing the records of WILPA that she was unable to locate any type of service records for or California license at the WILPA Service Center in December, 1971. She advised that her records do not disclose any use of an Arco credit card belonging to for services rendered. She stated that she would recheck her records and would advise the FBI if she were to find any records concerning :
She stated that she would recheck her records and would advise the FBI if she were to find any records concerning or California license
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle and Portland, dated 1/4/74.
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle are two copies each of an insert disclosing investigation at Eugene, Oregon by SA Receiving offices should note that the 1972 Chrysler Imperial referred to on page 8 of referenced airtel bearing Oregon
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license and the 1972 Chrysler Imperial on page 26 of referenced airtel bearing California license and the 1972 Chrysler Imperial in enclosed ims ert could very possibly be identical. It should be further noted that the vehicle identification number was recorded by Barker employees as well as the license plate when the warranty work was done on 1/21/72.
It should be further noted that the vehicle identification number was recorded by Barker employees as well as the license plate when the warranty work was done on 1/21/72. From that positive determination, it must be identical with the 1972 Chrysler Imperial bearing California license on page 26 of referenced airtel Since Oregon license registered
to found on page 8 of referenced airtel has vehicle identification number of a bad VIN, it can be further assumed that the true VIN is the one determined by Barker Motors.
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BOA 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks
SIGNATURE CARD: INDIVIDUAL, TRUSTEE OR JOINT TENANT 
The undersigned enter into this bank depositor agreement with HANK OF AMERICA National Trust
and Savings Association and agree that this account shall be carried by said Bank J's w
Inww, nif future amendments iberent, all ingulations passed of hereafter t- be puste4 CHECKING Account sad that all fonde no deposit in said accoum shall be governed
be carried by said Bank J's w
Inww, nif future amendments iberent, all ingulations passed of hereafter t- be puste4 CHECKING Account sad that all fonde no deposit in said accoum shall be governed by said Bank's by- SAVINGS by its Board of Directors pursuunt to sind by-laws, und by all rules and practices esto Intereal and service charges of waid Punk relating to soid account .. Undersigned authorize suid Hans toren- dorme check*, when presented For dopomit in said account, if presented unendorsed. Bank in authorized to mail or bold dairmeni, as indicated on reverse heteof. Undersigned agree that this agreement shall br gos- ermed by the National Banking laws and the laws of the State of California. Undersigned further carre this sif funds now on drpovit or which heerafter may be placed on depunit of said account shall be the property of the under-ignod in INDIVIDUU. TRISTEE (See Beneficiary Identification attached, if applicable)
c IDINT TENANT, with right of survivorship - who may withdraw funda upon number.nf sigoctures ind- ierted below except in the event af conflicting detoanda of the undersigned, the Bank may require all
nf sigoctures ind- ierted below except in the event af conflicting detoanda of the undersigned, the Bank may require all sig- actures of the undersigned. I'nderaigned further agree that In the event of death of any of the joint tepants tha curviverla) will notify the Bank at once.
The Bank is hereby authorized on JOINT TENANCY account to accept and caoh, or to deposit to huid account all cheche payable in quy, or all of the undersigned when endorced by any of us, or one for Tho Mbps.
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FROM :
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Portland and Seattle, dated 1/4/74.
2/28/74
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Portland and Seattle, dated 1/4/74.
Re Suspect:
Enclosed for Seattle and Portland are two copies each of three documents :
1. Personality profile of as taken in 1971.
2. Xeroxed copy of signature card at Bank of America, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California, containing signatures of
3. Sheet of white paper containing xeroxed copy as contained at United California Bank (UCB), Los Angeles.
2 - Seattle (encl. 6)
1 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Info) 2 - Portland (164-41) 1 .- Sacramento (1.64-50) (Info) é - Los Angeles
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account with UCB foiled
It was also noted account at UCB
added that
stated that
make it available to the FBI upon receipt ky his office. He stated of the
UCB, Los Angeles, and requested the above information be kept in the strictest of confidence.
He stated of the
UCB, Los Angeles, and requested the above information be kept in the strictest of confidence.
On 2/15/74,
Hollywood, California, advised that
Social
Security Number
had served
The records indicate
in Medford, Oregon and had also in Tacoma, Washington.
interview at the Angeles,
UAC by Seattle, the Los Angeles Division will who is currently residing 10G
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After three
years of success there, he was offered northern California, and then moved on to
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TO :
ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
3/6/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
10 MAY 106Z EDITIONS GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
3/6/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 1/4/74. RE
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
On 1/14/74, a check was made of the Salem, Oregon Credit Bureau, and no record could be located for under his true name orknown aliases.
On 1/31/74. photograph was shown to all employees of and all advised that he was unfamiliar. photograph was not shown to inasmuch as he has previously advised he was acquainted with On 1/31/74, Salem, Oregon, advised that the photograph shown him of was not familiar to him.
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and he advised the photograph was not familiar to him.
Portland has conducted all logical investigation
to determine if was engaged in any illegal activities in this area; however, should Los Angeles desire any additional investigation, it is requested that leads be set out in a separate file. 2 )- Los Angeles 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
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Angeles desire any additional investigation, it is requested that leads be set out in a separate file. 2 )- Los Angeles 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
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TO
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-467)
FROM
SA
DATE: 3/28/74
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 3/27/74, Glendale, said he understood that was arrested by the Glendale Police Department at on on a local warrant. said he understood that the FBI has an interest in and that there might be a Federal warrant outstanding for his arrest. requested a comment from the FBI concerning FBI interest in this matter.
was telephonically contacted by writer and advised the FBI had no information to furnish concerning She was advised the FBI had no warrant outstanding for the arrest of
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TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)	ATTN:	FBI LABORATORY
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)	(P)
RE:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Enclosed for the Bureau are two fingerprints cards containing known finger and palm prints of and one envelope containing known head hair samples of
The enclosed items were furnished by the Glendale California, Police Department on 3/26/74, following
Previous investigation by the Los Angeles Division concerning has revealed he disappeared under unusual circumstances a short time prior to the hijacking, has changed his name and appearance and was in the Portland, Oregon, area at the time this crime occurred.
Division concerning has revealed he disappeared under unusual circumstances a short time prior to the hijacking, has changed his name and appearance and was in the Portland, Oregon, area at the time this crime occurred. He should be considered a possible suspect in this matter.
The suspect, who declined to identify himself or sign the fingerprint cards at Glendale Police Department, is described as follows:
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The Identification Division is requested to compare the enclosed finger and palm prints of with unidentified latent prints in this matter.
LEADS
LAS VEGAS
AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Resubmit to the FBI Laboratory the glass microscopic slide containing the hair clipping removed from the seat of the victim aircraft which was believed occupied by the unsub, so the Laboratory can make microscopic comparisons of enclosed hair clippings of
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
FROM El CURT
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/27/74
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: NOR JAK 00: Seattle
Re Salt Lake City airtel to Seattle 2/4/74, concerning possible
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La Cresente California, was contacted by Bureau Agents, Los Angeles, at his residence on 3/26/74. states he has resided
at this address He stated he was in Seattle, Washington in 1950 while in the U. S. Coast Guard, but has not been in Washington since that time. was unable to recall specifically where he was on Thanksgiving Day of 1971. however, states he definitely would have been at home or at the
home Glendale, California.
advised he is employed for the American National Insurance Company, Glendale, and held that position in November 1971.
He stated he has never been a parachutist nor has he ever flown other than as a passenger on a commercial airline.
He stated he has never been a parachutist nor has he ever flown other than as a passenger on a commercial airline.
Los Angeles indices and records of the Glendale Police Department contain no derogatory information regarding and he was not noted by the interviewing Agents to bear any resemblance to the composite drawing of the unknown subject in this matter.
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was reinterviewed at the Los Angeles Office of the FBI. She stated she continues to reside at Canoga Park, California. b6 b7C
and claimed she has had absolutely no contact from since his alleged in November 1971, She recalled about a year ago a former acquaintance of had reportedly seen him on the street in Hollywood. She had inquired as to whether this person had stopped or spoken with and was told this had not occurred to the
She had inquired as to whether this person had stopped or spoken with and was told this had not occurred to the person at the time. She stated, due to the uncertainty of the information, she tended to disregard it as invalid.
She stated that about 1963 she had
taken
This policy was to decrease in value as their The insurance company was and she advised no claims have been filed as
Following
disappearance, a
boat which he owned was berthed in Redondo Beach, Harbor and due to the expense involved, she had to dispose of the boat. Since it was registered in both she and names, it was necessary that she hire an attorney to handle the legal aspects. The attorney had discussed with her a possible petition to the court to declare This possibility both
was discussed with objected to such a. petition.
The attorney had made other arrangements and was successful in disposing of the boat and no petition was filed.
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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-251732 LA 164-497
She stated she had also, purchased most of clothing, and stated he usually dressed in conservative business suits. She recalled having purchased some of his clothing at J. C. Penny's Store in Glendale, California, however, could not recall specifically whether she purchased ties for him at that store. She knew him to wear clip-on type ties and tie tacks regularly.
has a college degree from San Fernando Valley StatesCollege and is a History maior. He is also a graduate of the California, and has worked as
in Hollywood,
described as a quiet person who disliked crowds and social affairs.
He is also a graduate of the California, and has worked as
in Hollywood,
described as a quiet person who disliked crowds and social affairs. He was a moderate smoker of cigarettes favoring Winston brand.
could not stand heights and she does not believe he would ever consider parachuting due to this fear. She is certain could not have been making trips to Elsinore, California, to the Parachute Center, without her being aware of it.
She stated had extremely fair complexion and blue eyes. Both his skin and eyes were sensitive to the light. He wore prescription dark glasses even indoors if the lights were bright. She recalled about September 1971, he purchased new prescription sungalsses from (phonetic) who had an office believed to be on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. had natural golden blonde hair and she recalls several years ago was studying Cosmotology,
Navy when She added that had enlisted in the U. S. was honorably discharged and to the best of her knowledge, had never been arrested.
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She continued stating that about 1963 to 1965,
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She continued stating that about 1963 to 1965, had been closely associated with a man named had bought in Bellingham with
Under the agreement. was to
A long legal "hassle" developed regarding and eventually the man who sold
She stated that last year her income taxes were audited by Internal Revenue Service and it had been necessary for to be contacted in Bellingham. She advised she had not retained his address or telephone number.
About two years prior to his disappearance, had suffered from and just prior to his disappearance, he underwent in Los Angeles. He never suffered any mental problem and this operation had appeared successful. b6 b7C
stated she maintains contact with also known as in Visalia. California, and also with her She is certain that she does not to invite
they have no information concerning know. She recently contacted her to Thanksgiving dinner and declined the invitation
stated she has been completely
truthful concerning her knowledge of disappearance and added that she is probably
She recently contacted her to Thanksgiving dinner and declined the invitation
stated she has been completely
truthful concerning her knowledge of disappearance and added that she is probably more interested than anyone else in finding out what happened to him.
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DB Cooper-25175 1 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On November 8, 1973, the Oregon license number furnished by was checked through the Oregon law enforcement data system and revealed license was registered to a 1972 Imperial. registered
owners
as shown as
The owner's address was shown Monmouth. Oregon. The legal owner was
Hollywood, California.
On November 9, 1973, West Valley Division, Los Angeles Police Department, which has jurisdiction over the area where advised
they have no record identifiable with the suspect or
On November 13, 1973, Temple City. California, representative of the advised
is the holder of several
specifically as he furnishes an address at a post office box in Glendale, California, and does not respond to correspondence directed to the post office box.
of the advised
is the holder of several
specifically as he furnishes an address at a post office box in Glendale, California, and does not respond to correspondence directed to the post office box. He stated he has no information indicating any claims having been filed against the company by the bene- ficiaries in these policies.
DB Cooper-25176 164-497 733
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/13/73
1
who advised his true name is was interviewed at his employment, Santa Monica, California.
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stated on Monday evening, November 5, 1973, he had observed a man whom he felt positive was While at an unrecalled service station in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, this man was seen buying gas, for about a 1971 gold colored Chrysler. He had approached this person and spoken to him by the first name of stated he was completely ignored, the man turned his back, accepted change from the attendant and hurriedly departed. Based on the fact he felt certain it was and his unusual actions, he copied down the Oregon license plate number from the Chrysler as
observed the photo of furnished by and advised the photo was
Based on the fact he felt certain it was and his unusual actions, he copied down the Oregon license plate number from the Chrysler as
observed the photo of furnished by and advised the photo was a good likeness of except the hair on the individual he had observed appeared shorter than in the photo.
could not recall what servicestationthis incident took place at nor what brand of gasoline he had purchased. He recalled he was possibly on York Boulevard in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, near Occidental College.
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Interviewed on 11/8/73
at Santa Monica, California File # Los Angeles 164-497_
by SA
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DB Cooper-25177 FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/13/73
1
Glendale,
California, furnished seven pages of xeroxed handwritten notes concerning the background of and reasons why he, believed should be considered as a possible suspect in the hijacking of the Northwest
Date of transcription
11/13/73
1
Glendale,
California, furnished seven pages of xeroxed handwritten notes concerning the background of and reasons why he, believed should be considered as a possible suspect in the hijacking of the Northwest Orient Airlines plane in Seattle, Washington, in November 1971. A xerox copy of these notations follows:
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DB Cooper-25178SubMITTed TO F. B. I. 11 /8/73 by This Information Compiled 11/6/73
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owned Much Property around North Los Angeles, They were
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is a quiet b6 Courteous well Spoken person. He is very cautious of what he Says and never spoke Much of his personal Life, He did not attend Social FunTions Much.
He is very cautious of what he Says and never spoke Much of his personal Life, He did not attend Social FunTions Much. He is very observant and alway knew what was going on with regards To Management and Finances. He was good at Finding INFO. on people and Things In This world . He also had ability
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He often carried Large amounts of Money:
He often Said
He Several Times said he was going
DB Cooper-25185
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AT GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
On November 8. 1973.
were interviewed in the vicinity of Glendale, California. Both expressed an interest in any reward being offered in connection with the Seattle hijacking and advised he had been in contact with Northwest Orient Airlines regarding possible rewards.
had compiled handwritten notations concerning background of and reasons why they believed he should be considered as a suspect in this matter.
On February 9. 1973,
photo . of and described this photo as an excellent likeness of him.
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Both observed an artist's conception of the hijacker and neither believed the artist's' conception was a good likeness
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Both observed an artist's conception of the hijacker and neither believed the artist's' conception was a good likeness of however, only minor differences were noted such as the length and width of the face. Both thought the eyes and nose appeared similar.
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AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
On March 2, 1972, the Minneapolis Division advised that a photo of and four other possible suspects in this matter had been shown to Northwest Orient Airlines stewardesses in Minneapolis and the photo of was not found similar or identical to the hijacker in this matter.
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
As witnesses in this matter had not found the photograph of identical or similar to the hijacker in this matter and in lieu of any positive indication had not actually drowned, no further investigation was conducted by the Los Angeles Division until receipt of the following information:
On November 6. 1973. , Glendale, California, tele- phonically contacted the Los Angeles Office of the FBI She stated that about two days ago a man named
, Glendale, California, tele- phonically contacted the Los Angeles Office of the FBI She stated that about two days ago a man named whohad worked with
had claimed he saw in a gas station in Highland Park, California. claimed got into a car with Oregon license plates on it and hurriedly drove off. Efforts to speak with this individual were reportedly ignored.
by
Based on the above. the following investigation was conducted by SA in the Los Angeles, California, area:
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DB Cooper-25187 FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
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On February 16, 1972,
was reinterviewed and advised she was aware
of both
She stated she regularly and explained the boxes were maintained
due to the rough neighborhood in which she had resided prior to moving to Canoga Park in November 1971. She added that both she were separately employed and feared their mail would be stolen if delivered to their residence while they were at work.
She added that both she were separately employed and feared their mail would be stolen if delivered to their residence while they were at work.
further stated she had accompanied b6 at the time he had purchased a driver's license in the in early November 1971, a
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had week or two prior to his disappearance. She stated desired the driver's license in the name of
in the event he should be cited or arrested by the police for traffic violations as he did not want unfavorable publicity to come
other identification
purposes .
She stated the mail being received at the two Los Angeles post office boxes is being turned directly over by her to Attorney whom she has engaged to handle legal matters since disappearance. Her attorney has b7C b6 requested this be done in the event there are any threatening type letters or any other indications disappearance was due to reasons other
Interviewed on 2/16/72 at Canoga Park, California File # Los Angeles 164-497
by SA
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reasons other
Interviewed on 2/16/72 at Canoga Park, California File # Los Angeles 164-497
by SA
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Date dictated
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DB Cooper-25188 1. LA 164-497 CRS/trb/em
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On February 15, 1972, Street, Los Angeles, California, was interviewed. an
advised she had to She described herself as closely associated with them while they prior to moving into the new home they purchased in Canoga Park in early November 1971.
She was well aware of having disappeared She maintained regular contact with
and
whom she described as and
her observations while
indicated
they were a happy couple and she was not aware of any
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/21/73
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Angeles, location, was interviewed. her records
Los at this
advised that
however, they do have a
stated she had questioned
made available
which she stated
indicated that the
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Portland, Oregon.
her records
Los at this
advised that
however, they do have a
stated she had questioned
made available
which she stated
indicated that the
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Portland, Oregon.
References were furnished as:
1)
Portland, b6
Oregon, known since 1965.
2) Sears Roebuck, Portland, Oregon
3)
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furnished former addresses of:
1)
Portland 1965 - 1972
2)
Portland 1963
12/20/73 Los Angeles, California
# Los Angeles 164-497

Interviewed on CRS	File 740
by	SA	trb	Date dictated 12/21/73

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DB Cooper-25190
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He described his vehicle as a 1963 Volkswagen and a driver's license (state not indicated) of
His Social Security Number was shown as
This application was signed and · dated November 4, 1972.
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He described his vehicle as a 1963 Volkswagen and a driver's license (state not indicated) of
His Social Security Number was shown as
This application was signed and · dated November 4, 1972.
advised that within the past
had never observed a
had b6 b7C seen
stated that after
completed
in November 1972, she had never
to the best of her knowledge, has always lived alone.
She added that at the time but in June 1973, at
identified the photo of as the person known to them as
noted that now appeared considerably older than in the photo and that his face is much more lined than the photo indicates.
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DB Cooper-25191
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/21/73
1
confidentially advised that Sherman Oaks, California,
could locate no records indicating
how she was
stating
was known to as whom she believed to be a reputable local businessman.
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confidentially advised that Sherman Oaks, California,
could locate no records indicating
how she was
stating
was known to as whom she believed to be a reputable local businessman.
She advised that
was furnished a list of the ransom bills in this matter and advised she would compare any twenty dollar bills with this list and would immediately notify the Los Angeles Office should any pertinent information be developed.
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12/21/73 Interviewed on Sherman Oaks, California at File # gas	Los Angeles 164-497 741
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DB Cooper-25192
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Based on the rather unusual circumstances surrounding the disappearance of and the fact that claimed he was afraid to fly commercially while he had obtained previously, the Sacramento Division was requested to obtain a photo of :
surrounding the disappearance of and the fact that claimed he was afraid to fly commercially while he had obtained previously, the Sacramento Division was requested to obtain a photo of from the Driver's License Division of the California Department of Motor Vehicles and forward copies of this photo to appropriate offices for display to witnesses in this matter. 
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
On February 9, 1972, the Sacramento Division advised that a California Driver's License 
in the name had been located. In addition to this driver's license a second driver's license number in the name of had been located.
Driver's license
was issued on
Glendale,
California. was described as a male, born 5'11", 150 pounds, blue eyes, blond hair
Los Angeles, His residence was shown as effective March 26, 1968. This license was to expire on
Driver's license
was issued on
Los Angeles,
California.
was described as a male, born
5'11". 160 pounds, blue eyes, blond hair, residence was shown as
Los Angeles effective July 13, 1969. This license was mailed on December 7, 1971, and was to expire on
On February 9, 1972, the Sacramento Division forwarded one copy of
This license was mailed on December 7, 1971, and was to expire on
On February 9, 1972, the Sacramento Division forwarded one copy of each of the above driver's licenses to Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis for possible display to witnesses.
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DB Cooper-25193
104-481-7420 1 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
ADMINISTRATIVE
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On February 15, 1972, the Postal Inspector's Office, Los Angeles advised that
was rented on January 6, 1966. to had furnished an address of
Los
Angeles. This address had been deleted, date unknown, and a new address of Los Angeles, had been entered. Mail at this box was being regularly picked up and the box was current. Postal Inspector's Office, confidentailly advised the letter in the box was addressed to
On the same date U. S. Postal Service, 313 South Broadway, Glendale, California, advised that was rented
Los Angeles, to
on April 29, 1968. had furnished a driver's license number of advised the boxx is current and mail is regularly being picked up.
He confidentially advised that three pieces of mail were currently in the box and contained the
had furnished a driver's license number of advised the boxx is current and mail is regularly being picked up.
He confidentially advised that three pieces of mail were currently in the box and contained the following return addresses:
1)
2)
3)
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DB Cooper-25194 184 082. 7432 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
On December 19, 1973,
advised telephone number which was disconnected on subscriber was Van Nuys, California.
was a published number
The
The billing for this telephone had been sent to at the above address and indicates had telephone service at and residence phones of
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DB Cooper-251951 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
Investigation concerning
also known as
was predicated upon receipt of telephonic information from South Bay Daily Breeze,
Torrance, California. advised he and were recently engaged in a conversation with
Redondo
Beach, California,
had commented that had disappeared under
rather unusual circumstances in a Redondo Beach Harbor on
and
had also indicated was similar in appearance to the artist's conception of the hijacker.
164-497744 DB Cooper-25196
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with
Redondo
Beach, California,
had commented that had disappeared under
rather unusual circumstances in a Redondo Beach Harbor on
and
had also indicated was similar in appearance to the artist's conception of the hijacker.
164-497744 DB Cooper-25196
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/7/73
I
Hollywood, California, advised a search of credit union records reveals a check was made payable by for the purchase of a 1972 Chrysler.
She stated that her records reveal
also known
had an address of Glendale, California, in 1971, at the time he obtained the loan to buy the Chrysler.
1972, Her records further indicated that on September 8, was received from final payment Upon receipt of the final payment, advised the pink
- on the loan to on the purchase of the 1972 Chrysler.
slip would have been mailed to the Glendale. Her records did not indicate in what form the payment was received.
on
She stated that records indicate payments were received account as follows:
1) On April 4, 1972, a payment of as payment in full on a 1970 Buick.
was received was received. as payment in full .
that records indicate payments were received account as follows:
1) On April 4, 1972, a payment of as payment in full on a 1970 Buick.
was received was received. as payment in full .on a Volvo. was received on a boat.
4) . On July 11, 1972, a payment of as a final. payment on a boat.
was received
Her records indicate the following addresses had been furnished by
Interviewed on 12/5/73 ot Hollywood, California File # Los Angeles 164-497
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2) On April 4, 1972, a payment of
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Los Angeles, California
Glendale, California
Los Angeles, California
Canoga Park, California
This file indicated that
possessed shown. )
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DB Cooper-25198LA 164-497
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA
On January 25, 1972, Los Angeles County
)
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DB Cooper-25198LA 164-497
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA
On January 25, 1972, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO), Harbor Division. Redondo Beach, advised that had reported missing
on
and LASO deputies have located boat anchored a short distance off shore near Palos Verdes Penninsula, Redondo Beach, California.
led divers in an intensive search of the area for two days under good weather conditions and clear water and failed to locate a body. There was no evidence of foul play. One fishing pole was found aboard the craft and deputies could not get the engine started after boarding the craft.
AT CANOGA PARK, CALIFORNIA
On January 27. 1972, Canoga Park, California, was interviewed
at her residence. She advised that
who used the
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added that it has been
very hard for her to accept the fact that as she always knew him to be extremely
careful. was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added that she would definitely be aware of any parachuting experience as she knew his habits and hobbies well, She
She added that she would definitely be aware of any parachuting experience as she knew his habits and hobbies well, She advised that about 1960 while she living in Prospect, Oregon, near Klamath Falls, she had both taken flving lessons. had as they
obtained a had at that time moved to California and found flying too hazardous.
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When asked if regularly flew on commercial airlines, responded by stating she had never known him to fly commercially as he was afraid of commercial flying. She added that he would have no knowledge of commercial aircraft.
observed an artist's conception of the hijacker in this matter and advised it did not resemble She stated was born
was about 5'11" - 6', about 160 - 170 pounds, had golden blond hair, blue eyes, and medium complexion.
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DB Cooper-252001 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
On November 15, 1973, the Portland Division was requested by the Los Angeles Division of the FBI to conduct appropriate investigation at Monmouth, Oregon, for the purpose of resolving whether or not warranted additional investigation
was requested by the Los Angeles Division of the FBI to conduct appropriate investigation at Monmouth, Oregon, for the purpose of resolving whether or not warranted additional investigation as a suspect in this matter.
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On November 26, 1973, it was ascertained that had registered a 1972 Imperial two door with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles on March 23, 1973. Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles, advised there was a hold on the Oregon title which would indicate the title is in the hands of a lien holder out of state. The vehicle's legal owner Hollywood, California. There was no record of a driver's license having been issued to a in Oregon.
On the same date the records of the Dallas, Oregon, Credit Bureau, which serves Independence, Oregon; the Monmouth, Oregon Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office were checked and no record was located for
owner of the residence at
with Monmouth. Oregon, was not familiar with anyone identifiable and stated the only persons who lived at his rental were young hippy type individuals. He recalled there has been a former student at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth Oregon, who had
He recalled there has been a former student at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth Oregon, who had lived at whose name and drove
however, he was only a late model Chevrolet Vega. could not recall ever having observed a 1971 or 1972 Chrysler Imperial at the above address.
added that one of his former tenants, in Salem. Oregon.
He did not know the present whereabouts of
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On December 3, 1973, Salem, Oregon, advised he had lived previously at in Monmouth during the late Spring of 1973. One of his roommates at that time was who is presently attending the Eastern Oregon College in La Grande. Oregon. said he was acquainted
with
in Hollywood, California, inasmuch as he had
attended that
He claimed their relationship had been that and he had not known
of strictly socially.
stated he had not seen
since leaving school and did not think it possible that would have any way of locating him.
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On
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DB Cooper-25202 1 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On December 8, 1973, Atlantic Richfield Company, 515 South Flower. Room 491, Los Angeles, advised Glendale, California, opened an account on October 1, 1967, and was furnished
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DB Cooper-25203
164-497.7481 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On December 19, 1973, records of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver's License Division, revealed on California driver's license
number
was issued to Glendale, California. was described
as a male born 5' 11", 160 pounds, blue eyes, blond hair, Social Security Account Number and had an address of Glendale.
AT GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
1
On December 19, 1973,
Glendale, California, advised she is the owner of this single family residence which she She had no rental units and
were unfamiliar
the photo and known aliases of to her. She had no idea why her address would be furnished by a person named
DB Cooper-25204 164-497749
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She had no idea why her address would be furnished by a person named
DB Cooper-25204 164-497749
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/21/73
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On December 19, 1973, had ascertained billings to the issued
advised he to are sent to in Glendale, California, and accounting records indicate bills were paid on
respectively. These bills were
paid by checks drawn on an account of telephone number Glendale, California. This checking account was at the Bank of America, Riverside-Woodman Branch, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California.
He advised he would request microfilm invoices of all purchases against the from November 1971, to present as well as all available credit data concerning He advised this information would have to be obtained from their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and he would make them available upon receipt.
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Date dictated
1/21/74
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DB Cooper-25205FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/21/73
advised he was
advised he had
He advised
that
paid the
at the has an office phone of
stated
and home phone of
He added that always paid his rent by checks drawn on an account in his name at the Bank of America.
furnished an address for Los Angeles, California
He positively identified the photo of as the person he knew as advising that was driving a beat up looking Volkswagen bug, blue or gray in color, during the times he has seen him.
He added that to the best of his knowledge, has been a reputable businessman in the area for several years and he does not know the degree of association between and or how they became associated in
recalled that on one occasion he had approached as he was a few day's late in paying the rent.
businessman in the area for several years and he does not know the degree of association between and or how they became associated in
recalled that on one occasion he had approached as he was a few day's late in paying the rent. had remarked to him that he would have to transfer some money from another bank into his checking account before he could pay the rent. He believed this was when first rented . the building when it was necessary for him
to have total of
for each of the first and last months rent, a
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Interviewed on 12/20/73	- Van Nuys,	California	File #	Los	Angeles 164-497
CHA	15/
by SA	trb	Date dictated	12/21/73

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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-25206 FD-302 (Rev.
DB Cooper-25206 FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/21/73
1
to the address of California, positively identified the photo of as identical to a man who had operated
adjacent
Van Nuvs.
She advised that
had
largely
She stated the
She advised that the
who has been in this area for sometime, She did not know the degree of association between
stated she had been a
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She stated that about two weeks ago on a Wednesday, December 7, 1973, morning she had observed a sign in the window which read
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She added that a couple of days prior to this, a sign had been observed in the window indicating
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Interviewed on 12/20/73 at Van Nuys, California
File #
Los Angeles 164-497
Opd
trb 752 b6 by SA
Date dictated
12/21/73
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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.
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-25207FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/21/73
1 On December 20, 1973, a 1972 Imperial, chestnut brown in color and bearing Oregon license plates was observed by SA parked in the parking area in front of Los Angeles, California.
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Interviewed on	12/20/73 Los Angeles, California at File #	Los Angeles 164-497
ORA	753
by SA	trb Date dictated	12/20/73 b6 b7C

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-25208FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/26/73
1
Atlantic-Richfield b6 b7C
Corporation, 515 South Flower Avenue, Los Angeles, California, made available photostats of microfilm records from
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/26/73
1
Atlantic-Richfield b6 b7C
Corporation, 515 South Flower Avenue, Los Angeles, California, made available photostats of microfilm records from invoices of Atlantic headquarters covering the period from November 1, 1971, to August 1972, portions of which are illegible. A review of these invoices of charges
DATE
PLACE OF PURCHASE
AMOUNT
LICENSE AND SIGNATURE b6 b7C
Interviewed on
12/26/73
at Los Angeles, California
File #
Los. Angeles 164-497 -
are
754
SA
trb
Date dictated
12/26/73
by
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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-252092 LA 164-497
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DB Cooper-252103 LA 164-497
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DB Cooper-252114 LA 164-497
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DB Cooper-252121 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On December 26, 1973, records of the California Department of Motor Vehicles revealed, California license appearing on an invoice dated December 30, 1971, at Eugene, Oregon, was issued to a 1967 Dodge with the
Canoga Park, California.
26, 1973, records of the California Department of Motor Vehicles revealed, California license appearing on an invoice dated December 30, 1971, at Eugene, Oregon, was issued to a 1967 Dodge with the
Canoga Park, California.
The Van Nuys, California.
California Department of Motor Vehicles records further indicate that California license on an Arco invoice dated was issued for a 1968
which appears Volkswagen Sedan, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records indicate this vehicle was sold on December 30, 1970, for junk. No further data was available.
It is noted that Arco invoices dated
signed
for
gas purchases at Salem and Eugene contained license number
DMV records indicate this license was a 1971 license issued for a 1972 Imperial Coupe. with the b6 b7C
owner was shown as Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California. The legal
Los Angeles.
DB Cooper-25213
164 497 755
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b6 b7CFD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/3/74
1.
Los
Angeles, telephonically advised that a man had come and identified himself only as
This man had said he was afraid something may have happened to his partner and asked her so he could see if he was all right.
advised that a man had come and identified himself only as
This man had said he was afraid something may have happened to his partner and asked her so he could see if he was all right. She had gone with the man to
observed claimed belonged to him.
She had which the man
She stated that and when the man entered,
said she then told the man
Following the incident, and appeared to appreciate her sincerity when she told him the man had told her he wanted to check and see if his partner was all right,
She stated there is no indication whatsoever
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1/2/74 Los Angeles, California Los Angeles 164-497-

Interviewed on at File # ces	756
by	SA trb Date dictated 1/3/74

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-25214
b6 b7CFD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/3/74
1
On January 3, 1974, Standard Oil Company of California, 3282 Beach Boulevard,
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/3/74
1
On January 3, 1974, Standard Oil Company of California, 3282 Beach Boulevard, La Habra, California, Building 345, furnished a xerox CODY of microfilm records of invoices of charges
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during the period from November 1971 to February 1972. These invoices indicate an individual using this card made purchases as follows:
DATE PLACE OF BURCHASE AMOUNT LICENSE AND SIGNATURE
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Interviewed on 1/3/74	La Habra, California at	File #	Los Angeles	164-497
ORA	751
by SA	trb	Date dictated	1/3/74	b6

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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-252152 LA 164-497
DATE PLACE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT
LICENSE AND SIGNATURE
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DB Cooper-252163 LA 164-497
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DB Cooper-252152 LA 164-497
DATE PLACE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT
LICENSE AND SIGNATURE
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DB Cooper-252163 LA 164-497
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DB Cooper-252174/5/74
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: FBI LABORATORY
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (₽)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to the Bureau, 3/27/74. Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory is one glass slide containing hairs which were obtained from the seat of the aircraft where the highjacker was sitting.
The Bureau Laboratory is requested to conduct examination set forth in referenced airtel.
3 - Buraau (Enc. 1)
0 Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info) 1 - Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1 - Las Vegas WDJ:ch (7)
164-44/ 758
:
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DB Cooper-252181 LA 164-497 CRS/trb
AT CANOGA PARK, CALIFORNIA
SAS 1974:
The following investigation was conducted by and on March 27, b6 b7C
Two vehicles were observed parked in front of residence at and are described as follows:
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1) Buick Skylark, blue in color and bearing California license
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2) Karman-Ghia convertible coupe, pea green in color bearing California license
Observed from
are described as follows:
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1) Buick Skylark, blue in color and bearing California license
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2) Karman-Ghia convertible coupe, pea green in color bearing California license
Observed from the alley parked in the rear of the above residence was a green Volkswagen bug, license unobserved and a red Volkswagen bug bearing California license
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DB Cooper-25219
164.497. 259FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
3/27/74
1
Glendale Police
Department, Glendale, California, advised that was booked this evening for
He stated that
during the booking of samples from the head of palm prints of were also taken by Officer
he obtained numerous hair and the fingerprints and
At this time turned over to SAS 
the hair samples, fingerprints and palm prints of
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Interviewed on 3/26/74	Glendale, California at	File #	Los Angeles	164-497

SA	and	760
by Joh SA	LSH/trb	Date dictated	3/27/74

This document
Joh SA	LSH/trb	Date dictated	3/27/74

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-25220
b6 b7CFD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
3/27/74
1
was contacted at her residence, Canoga Park, California. She advised the interviewing Agents she was feeling very ill, had something wrong with her eyes and could not see. She stated she had cooperated before and would cooperate after she had been to a doctor. She stated she would telephone when she felt in a condition to be interviewed.
She was advised by SA that this was an important matter and she should contact the FBI Office as soon as she feels physically able to do so. She stated she would cooperate, still had SA telephone number and would call after she had been to her doctor.
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Interviewed on 3/27/74 at Canoga Park, California
Los Angeles 164-497
File #
761
by
DANSA
SA
and
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Interviewed on 3/27/74 at Canoga Park, California
Los Angeles 164-497
File #
761
by
DANSA
SA
and CRS/trb
Date dictated
3/27/74
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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-25221OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1RX EDIYICH GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/16/74
FROM
SIM SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated 2/28/74. Enclosed for Seattle and Portland are two copies of an FD-302 containing results of interview of
RE
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During the course of previous investigation by the Los Angeles Division it had been ascertained VILDU PossoDacu unce Lullund Callivanta Driver's Licenses under three different names,
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On 3/26/73, the Glendale, California, Police
Department concerning While in custody of the Glendale Police Department Bureau agents attempted to interview at which time he was completely
under three different names,
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On 3/26/73, the Glendale, California, Police
Department concerning While in custody of the Glendale Police Department Bureau agents attempted to interview at which time he was completely uncooperative, refusing to make any statements or to admit his identity until he had consulted with an attorney.
Finger and palm prints and head hair samples were furnished by the Glendale Police Department and were forwarded to the FBI Laboratory on 3/27/74, for comparison with hair samples and unidentified latent prints found on the aircraft.
On 4/10/74, arrangements were made with Attorney to interview
presence. b6
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2- Seattle (Enc. 2) 2- Portland (164-41) (Enc. @) 2) Los Angeles
SEARCHED
[ - D SLITJALD
FILED
drs /svy (6)
OFFICE COPY
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Post
DB Cooper-25222LA 164-497
furnished an itinerary from the time of in Redondo Beach, Cali- fornia, on November 21, 1971, through his arrival in Portland, Oregon on November 24, 1971.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT EUGENE, OREGON: (1) Will attempt to locate Town or Townhouse Motel located on a one way street going north probably 6th or 7th Street in Eugene and ascertain if they possess records for November 23-24, 1971.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT EUGENE, OREGON: (1) Will attempt to locate Town or Townhouse Motel located on a one way street going north probably 6th or 7th Street in Eugene and ascertain if they possess records for November 23-24, 1971. Through these records attempt to corroborate information provided by that he spent the night of November 23, at this motel in Portland, Oregon.
(2) Attempt to locate a large two story motel approximately five miles south of downtown Dont land or crutchwent Downan Onlinemed Located on the same lot with a large bowling alley. The bowling alley is reportedly on the west side of Barber Boulevard on a corner where a street intersects Barber Boulevard.
(3) Will ascertain if records are available
indicating as either registered at that motel on November 24, 1971.
(4) Through registration records and telephone records attempt to establish whereabouts at 2:00 pm on November 24, 1971, it being noted that unknown subject purchased one way ticket to Seattle at Portland International Airport at 2:00 pm on November 24, 1971.
2*
DB Cooper-25223
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REPORT of the
1
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
2*
DB Cooper-25223
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REPORT of the
1
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles
Re:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Date:
April 19, 1974
FBI File No.
Lab, No.
164-2111
Specimens received 4/3/74 from SAC, Los Angeles under cover of airtel dated
3/27/74
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K7 Head hair sample from
Also Submitted: Finger and palm prints of
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Specimens received 4/11/74 from SAC, Las Vegas under cover of airtel dated 4/5/74
Resubmitted from
One glass microscope slide containing hairs from specimen Q2.
Result of examination:
The head hair clipping of Caucasian origin previously found on Q2 is microscopically dissimilar to the hairs prosent
b6 in the K7 head hair sample from Accordingly; b7C the head hair clipping could not be associated with the same source as the K7 hairs.
763
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED L FILED. APR 2 2 1974
GELES
Tips
Su exhibit / 56 DB Cooper-25224
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REPORT of the
FBI ZAL LABORATORY _ A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
APR 2 2 1974
GELES
Tips
Su exhibit / 56 DB Cooper-25224
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REPORT of the
FBI ZAL LABORATORY _ A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles
Re:
NOR.JAK
00: Seattle
Date: April 19, 1974 FBI File No. 164-2111
Lab. No.
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Specimens received 4/3/74 from SAC, Los Angeles under cover of airtel dated
3/27/74
K7 Head hair sample from
Also Submitted: Finger and palm prints of
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Specimens received 4/11/74 from SAC, Las Vegas under cover of airtel dated 4/5/74
Resubmitted from
One glass microscope slide containing hairs from specimen Q2.
Result of examination:
The head hair clipping of Caucasian origin previously b6 found on Q2 is microscopically dissimilar to the hairs present b7c in the K7 head hair sample from Accordingly, the head hair clipping could not be associated with the same source as the K7 hairs.
DB Cooper-25225Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY AL
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497) ~~
Date:
April 19, 1974
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle

FBI File No.
20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497) ~~
Date:
April 19, 1974
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle

FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.

Examination requested by:	Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Reference:	Airte s 3/27/74 & 4/5/74
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Fingerprint
Remarks:

It should be noted that the captioned crime was committed on November 24, 1971. Due to the amount of time that has passed since this date, the value of any further hair comparisons with the Q2 head hair clipping is very limited.
You are being advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of the "Also Submitted" items by a separate report.
Specimen K7 is being returned to the Los Angeles field office as an enclosure to this report.
The "Resubmitted" glass microscope slide is being returned to the Las Vegas field office as an enclosure to their copy of this report.
The "Resubmitted" glass microscope slide is being returned to the Las Vegas field office as an enclosure to their copy of this report. 1642897 7664
SEARCHED 1 INDEXED SERIALIZED _._ FILED. Enclosures (3) (2 Lab report, K7). (20 20899742 2-SAC, Las Vegas (164-60) Enclosures (3) (2 LabBreporANGEles microscope slide) 2-SAC, Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab Su echi MINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-25226
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
4/15/74
Los Angeles, California, was interviewed Los Angeles, who was
the Office of Attorney present.
SA's
identified themselves to as Special Agents of the FBI and was furnished an "Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form by SA Upon reading the contents of the form deferred to his attorney who advised him not to sign, however, Attorney added that his client would answer questions concerning his whereabouts during the hijacking of a Northwest Orient plane in November 1971.
stated that on or about November 21. 1971,
He had decided to get away from everything, having first thought he would go south, perhaps to Texas,
1971,
He had decided to get away from everything, having first thought he would go south, perhaps to Texas, but then decided to return to the general area. of the "old stamping grounds" in Oregon and Washington. He added that he had no specific destination in mind but had decided to pass on through Medford, Oregon, where he was well known since in that area in He had thought of driving directly to Seattle, Washington, but later decided to try to get a job in the Eugene or Portland, Oregon area.
He stated that on the day
just south of Redondo Beach,
California, he had taken to the
located
near in Burbank, California. This is the dealership where he had purchased this car several days earlier. While the car was being serviced he had stayed at a motel in Burbank, name unrecalled, but believes
located at the corner of in Burbank. He stated he would have registered under the name of at this motel the night prior to departing for the Washington-
Oregon area. He believes this would have been the night of November 21, 1971.
stated he would have registered under the name of at this motel the night prior to departing for the Washington-
Oregon area. He believes this would have been the night of November 21, 1971.
Interviewed on 4/10/74 at Los Angeles, California File # Los Angeles 164-497-
by SA's 08 svy 265
Date dictated
4/15/74
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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-25227
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I
FBI
Date:
4/22/74
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
5C
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re :
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle , dated 4/16/74, and Seattle telephone call to Los Angeles, 4/22/74.
Enclosed for Los Angeles are a man's narrow, black necktie, and tieclip discovered near UNSUB's seat on the hi- jacked airplane.
Pursuant to referenced telephone call, the tie and tieclip found on the NORJAK aircraft and presumed to be UNSUBS are hereby enclosed for investigative purposes by the Los
Pursuant to referenced telephone call, the tie and tieclip found on the NORJAK aircraft and presumed to be UNSUBS are hereby enclosed for investigative purposes by the Los Angeles Division.
Los Angeles is requested to return the enclosed items of evidence upon completion of all investigation con- cerning captioned suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 Los Angeles (Enc. 2) (RM) 3 - Seattle RNN/bjb (5) Su
164-477866
SEARCHED
INDECO SERIALIZEQ. ( ... ).FILED APITO 4 1974
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Approved:
Sent
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Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-25230
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
7 
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
ReBulot to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seattle 4/19/74.
Enclosed for Las Vegas is one "resubmitted" glass microscopo slide which was enclosed for Los Angeles with rolet and marked as an enclosure for Las Vegas.
2= Las Vegas (Encl,-1) 2- Seattle (164-81) 2- Los Angeles GRS : fet (6)
FROST OST
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 164-497-767
DB Cooper-25231 1-336 (Rev.
2= Las Vegas (Encl,-1) 2- Seattle (164-81) 2- Los Angeles GRS : fet (6)
FROST OST
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 164-497-767
DB Cooper-25231 1-336 (Rev. 7-16-73)
# # DE JUSTICE G $
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FEDER BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-497	May 3, 1974
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO:
SAC, Los Angeles
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 3-27-74
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles
SPECIMENS: Fingerprints and palm prints
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Previously reported unidentified latent prints in captioned case not identical submitted fingerprints and palm prints
Fingerprints retained in Identification Division files and a transcript of his identification record will be furnished separate.
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Submitted palm prints enclosed. Laboratory report separate.
Enc. 2 - Seattle (164-81)
Conkelley Clarence M. Kelley, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-25232
:7681-336 (Rev.
2 - Seattle (164-81)
Conkelley Clarence M. Kelley, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-25232
:7681-336 (Rev. 7-16-73)
LILL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 4 A À Y 4
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVES GATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-497
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

May 3, 1974
TO:
SAC, Los Angeles-
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:Airtel 3-27-74
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles
SPECIMENS: Fingerprints and palm prints
Previously reported unidentified latent prints in captioned case not identical submitted fingerprints and palm prints
Fingerprints retained in Identification Divicion files and a transcript of his identification record will be furnished separate.
Submitted palm prints enclosed. Laboratory report separate.
Enc. 1.2 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-497
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 0
Clarence
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY L
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DB Cooper-25233FO;302 (REV.
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 0
Clarence
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY L
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DB Cooper-25233FO;302 (REV.11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
1
Date of Icanicciption
4-23-74
identity of Special Agent
was advised of the and of the
purpose of the interview which was to secure information concerning his general background and whereabouts on or about November 24, 1971, in conjunction with a current investigation involving the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines flight out of Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. He then furnished the following information:
stard he is presently residing at the located at
Scottsdale. Arizona. He advised that his mailing address is Phoenix, Arizona.
stated that he located at the address which consists
which includes charters, construction,
rentals, leases, sales, and the maintenance and repair of aircraft. He advised that he
located in Chama, New Mexico. He advised that he normally spends his summers during the recreational season in Chama. He stated that he had in the recent past in Palo Alto, California.
He advised that he normally spends his summers during the recreational season in Chama. He stated that he had in the recent past in Palo Alto, California. He
- has since disposed of his interest in that firm but is in the near future planning on going with the which is located in Sunnyvale, California.
furnished the following description and background information:
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Race	White
Sex	Male
Height	6'1"
Weight	185 lbs.
Hair	Brown (graying)
7/ 769
Eyes	Blue
Born	0
Social Security	CAR LOS ANGELES
Account Number

Interviewed on 4-18-74 & 4=19-974 Phoenix, Arizona
File #
Phoenix 164-100
by SA
fdpu
Dale dictaled
4-19-74
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This document contains nether recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is logged to your agency; h and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogency.
It is the property of the FBI and Is logged to your agency; h and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogency.
DB Cooper-25234
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Marital Status
Education
High school graduate, San Francisco, California;
· 'Military Service
Naval V-5 Program
in Army as
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stated that he had received no parachuting experience during his military training in either the Navy or Army. He began flying in March, 1970, in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a private flying license which enables him to fly single and multi engine land (SMEL).
stated that he lived in the Seattle, Washington, are when he was eight years old for one year. He advised that the only other time he had returned to that part of the country was recently when he returned to Garfield, Washington, for the purpose of in Chama, New Mexico.
advised that it was his belief that he spent in
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currently lives in Jerome but works a great deal of the time in California.
advised that it was his belief that he spent in
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Thanksgiving, 1971, Jerome, Arizona,
currently lives in Jerome but works a great deal of the time in California. advised that could be contacted through telephone number
stated that he believes that may have had Thanksgiving dinner with them in Jerome that year. However, he stated that the may have moved to the State of Alaska by this time.
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advised that he smokes Larks cigarettes, is not now nor has ever been an alcoholic, does not subscribe to a safe deposit box and does not have any arrest record other than having received traffic tickets in the past.
stated that he would be more cooperative in this matter and would review his canceled checks and credit card receipts to verify his whereabouts on or about November 24, 1971. He stated that he would also make arrangements to secure a current color photograph of himself for the FBI.
On April 19, 1974, telephonically contacted the Phoenix office of the FBI and furnished the following informatio b6
He stated that a review of his pilot's log reflected b7c that on November 24, 1971, he flew to Santa Ana,
contacted the Phoenix office of the FBI and furnished the following informatio b6
He stated that a review of his pilot's log reflected b7c that on November 24, 1971, he flew to Santa Ana, California, alone for the purpose of contacting of Newport Skyways located at the Orange County Airport. After conducting his business with flew back to Phoenix later that evening.
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that on November 25, 1971, flew to the residence in Yucca Valley, California, which is located near Palm Springs,
California. He stated that then had Thanksgiving dinner with who presently resides in Whittier, California.
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SAC,	SEATTLE (164-01)
GAC,	PHOENIX	(164-100) (P)

1-24-74
NORJAN
00: SE
Bufilo: 104-2111
RE:
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AHAIED AND DANGEROUS.
Re Pacenix lutter to Seattle, 2-22-74.
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concerning Enclosed
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insert roflecting investigation concerning and an imustirative insert reflecting investigation
concerning Enclosed for Los Angeles are three copios of the ID-402 reflecting interview of for necessary background information.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Will contact Newport Skyways, Orange County Airport, in an effort to verify that was in fact transacting business with hin on 11-21-71.
AT WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA
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PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PIOSNIX, ARIZONA
Will furnish Boattle wi when obtainod. ₩ Scottlo (Encs. G)
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DB Cooper-25238FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 5/9/74
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TO:	SAC, LOS	ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAC, SAN	DIEGO (164-91) (P)
NORJAK (00: SE)

On 5/7/74, advised he felt that a former acquaintance of his from the Los Angeles area could possibly be the individual calling himself D. B. COOPER. indicated
the person's name
is a stated that According to indicated
in the San Fernando Valley near Los
Angeles. indicated
IM stated
in the Los Angeles area, indicated
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(2) Los Angeles (AM) 2- Seattle (164-81 )(AM)
5/15/74 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EJJITION GSA FPMR (4: CFA) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) 
DATE:
5/29/74
FROM
:
SA EDWARD A.
8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) 
DATE:
5/29/74
FROM
:
SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
BuFile 164-2111
Re
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, dated 4/24/74.
The following investigation was conducted by SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF.
On 5/15/74, review of the telephone directory covering the Whittier, California area, failed to reveal a listing for
There was a listing for La Habra, California, telephone number
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he could be located at the Santa Fe Springs.
advised he
On 5/21/74. was contacted and He recalled that did spent Thanksgiving 1971
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said he used to live
at their former Whittier address. at Whittier. He stated he did not recall the exact time that they arrived to spend Thanksgiving with them, however, he was sure that this was during Thanks- giving 1971.
He stated he did not recall the exact time that they arrived to spend Thanksgiving with them, however, he was sure that this was during Thanks- giving 1971.
SEATTLE 164-81
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TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
6/14/74
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
RE :
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Re Phoenix letter to Seattle dated 4/24/74.
Referenced letter sets forth lead to contact Newport Skyways, Orange County Airport, in an
effort to verify business with him on 11/24/71.
was in fact transacting
On 5/8/74,
Newport Skyways, 19461 Airport Way South, Irvine, California, advised that
the
is no longer with the company and that he would have contact the FBI.
On 5/10/74,
Newport Skyways, telephone
number advised that worked as the
of Newport Skyways back in 1972. was subsequently
had a son who had California pilots license He also had a daughter advised she did not know the
was subsequently
had a son who had California pilots license He also had a daughter advised she did not know the whereabouts of any of the family members nor did she have any background information. She stated she would check her records and recontact the FBI if she should learn of anything of value. (
On 5/23/74, advised that she had checked all records of the company and could locate no record for whom she stated was approximately years old.
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age and possibly was somewhere in Arizona. 168-997-24
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On 5/10/74, the records of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Santa Ana, California, contained no record identifiable with It is noted that Newport Skyways services aircraft when they come to Orange County and also offers pilot training. Agent is requested to advisewhether or not additional efforts are required to locate to verify alibi
of captioned in view of the fact it might have
Agent is requested to advisewhether or not additional efforts are required to locate to verify alibi
of captioned in view of the fact it might have been possible to verify his whereabouts through Whittier, California, as set forth in serial 70.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
DATE: 6/12/74
FROM O gác DUSAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
Re
Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, dated 4/24/74.
The following investigation was conducted by SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF:
On 5/15/74, review of the telephone directory covering the Whittier, California, area, failed to reveal a listing for There was a listing for La Habra, California, telephone number
in Whittier ... wow
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was interviewed
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and verified that did in fact spend Thanksgiving 1971 with them in Whittier. She was almost sure it was 1971 and not 1970. could be contacted to make sure and
that he could be located at the Santa Fe Springs.
She was almost sure it was 1971 and not 1970. could be contacted to make sure and
that he could be located at the Santa Fe Springs.
advised he
'On 5/21/74, was contacted and He recalled that did spend Thanksgiving said he used
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In view of the above, it does not appear should be considered a logical suspect and no further investigation is being conducted by Los Angeles at this time.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK
RE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, dated 4/16/74.
Investigation at Portland on 4/24/74 located the Dunes Motel at 8905 S.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) NORJAK
RE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, dated 4/16/74.
Investigation at Portland on 4/24/74 located the Dunes Motel at 8905 S.W. 30th Avenue, at the intersection With Barbur Boulevard and adjacent to a shopping center containing a bowling alley.
Dunes Motel, advised on 4/24/74 that guest records for 1971 are probably still available, but are not convenient for immediate examination.
On 4/26/74, advised ho would attempt to locate the record sought in this matter. On 5/7/74, advised he had locatod' the following information:
Dunes Motol,
Los Angeles, California, driving a Chrysler with California temporary license registered on 11/23/71, time not recorded, for one night's lodging at $7.50 per night. He was assigned Ho checked out on 11/24/71, time not recorded, paying his rent, plus telephone charges of are maintained undor Records
agreed to attempt to locate the above telephone record, although he was doubtful it still exists.
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to locate the above telophone records after diligent search.
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to locate the above telophone records after diligent search.
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Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - Portland RPH : cch (6)
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TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM
AUSAC.
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
DATE:
6/28/74
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: SE)
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles, 5/9/74.
Contact has been maintained with however, he has not been able to furnish any additional information to aid Los Angeles in their investigation of
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If any positive information developed as a result of information furnished by it is requested that San Diego be advised in San Diego file so as to properly evaluate the informant. 2-Los Angeles 2-Seattle (164-81) 2-San Diego EM: kak (6)
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as a result of information furnished by it is requested that San Diego be advised in San Diego file so as to properly evaluate the informant. 2-Los Angeles 2-Seattle (164-81) 2-San Diego EM: kak (6)
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
El
p
NORJAK
00: Seattle
DATE:
7/3/74
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT:
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to Los Angeles, 4/22/74.
Enclosed for the Seattle Office are a man's narrow black necktie and a tieclip forwarded by referenced airtel to Los Angeles for display to the
On 7/2/74, Canoga Park, California, was contacted by SA
She has been uncooperative since the arrest of by the Glendale, California, Police Department and failed to appear for interview at the office of her attorney as previously arranged by Bureau Agents through her attorney. She had telephonically contacted her attorney prior to the interview and said she was to ill to appear.
On 7/2/74, was contacted at her residence and was generally uncooperative.
She had telephonically contacted her attorney prior to the interview and said she was to ill to appear.
On 7/2/74, was contacted at her residence and was generally uncooperative. She stated she was sick, has to work all the time and keep care of her She refused to discuss her reasons for not being cooperative with the FBI since located and identified using the name of in 1 was April 1974.
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Date of transcription
6/18/74
Seattle, Wa.,
telephone was interviewed in the presence of his attorney, Seattle, Washington. stated he had some information concerning the "D. B. COOPER" case.
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advised that some time in late
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11/71 or early 12/71.
stated he had some information concerning the "D. B. COOPER" case.
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advised that some time in late
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11/71 or early 12/71. attorney
met b7C him at at approximately 10:30 p.m.,
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made available a
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because
in was
stated he made
some calls in order to obtain help for but was unable to find anybody to help him. advised he contacted
by phone at approximately 12:00 p.m. on that same night and told him he would not be able to do as he, asked.
had
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This document contains nejfity recommandations nor conclusions of the FBI. Ilsune property of the FBI and is tooned to your agency; il and its contents are not be be distributed outside your agency.
Ilsune property of the FBI and is tooned to your agency; il and its contents are not be be distributed outside your agency. ES
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further advised that
that
had D. B. COOPER and brought to Seattle, Wa., as according to Seattle would be the last place anvonc would further advised
look for him.
for D. B. COOPER to stay on
that he had met "D. B. COOPER" and had
advised
on that night
was unknown to
stated that
the D. B. COOPER ransom money for "D. B. COOPER"
stated there were
were recently convicted and sentenced to 15 years for their part and that the prosecutor.
the gang that was involved in
would know reiterated that
the true identity of "D. B. COOPER":
that
finally advised that it was his understanding "D. B. COOPER" was
to take place,
finally advised that has an Seattle,
Washington.
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TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(-P-)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re : 1
Enclosed for Los Angeles is one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview with
On 6/13/74
Seattle Attorney, ad- vised that had stated
(PH) .
stated that was unable to come up with a more accurate date that he talked with Attorney but that he would continue to con- tact acquaintances of his in order to more accurately de- termine that date.
LEADS:
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
At Los Angeles, California
if
Will conduct appropriate record checks to determine story can be verified by locating and interviewing
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-25256Federal Bureau of day 11000 Wilshire Blvd. Los angeles, Calif- 9008.
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Dear
July 29, 1974 The undersign of This letter believe's that he has some information as to where your (Mr. Cooper) the parachute Cooper with The 200 000.00. (fame) You if you are really interested place senel some are with authority that can make a decision That will be reliable or man be four can come in person to see me.
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TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
8/19/74
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
Northeast Airlines
Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
desc.
8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
8/19/74
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
Northeast Airlines
Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
desc. pp.2
On 8/13/74, was contacted as he requested in a letter dated 7/29/74, which he addressed to the FBI.
He indicated in the letter that he had information regarding the whereabouts of "Mr. COOPER, the parachute COOPER with the $200,000".
advised that he does have information as to how to locate COOPER, but he requested that he be appointed counsel so that his rights would be protected prior to furnishing any information.
to be on He indicated the fact that first he would have
so that he could make the necessary contacts which would lead to COOPER's whereabouts.
be He indicated if it were not possible for him to to make the contacts, that he probably would be willing to assist the FBI if_arrangements could be made to have him
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and although he las written numerous letters to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, he has not received any reply.
He was advised that a record would be made of this conversation but that the FBI could not promise to aid him in
He advised that he will contact the FBI at the time he and will assist them in locating COOPER.
is described as follows:
Name
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of birth Place of birth Height
Weight
5 7" 175 pounds black - graying Brown
Hair Eyes
Build
Medium
Social Security Number
Military service
Education
None 10th grade Attended college at night for one and a half years
Wife
West Los Angeles, California
Daughter
West Los Angeles, California
advised he is currently
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at night for one and a half years
Wife
West Los Angeles, California
Daughter
West Los Angeles, California
advised he is currently
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before Judge CLAY, Department 107, Superior Court, Los Angeles, where he
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DB Cooper-25261OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR 14: CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE:
8/27/74
TO
: SAG, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
Eles
FROMAMAS
WMASAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles dated 5/9/74.
RE
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for the name
and could locate no record The source said
He said, however,
Los Angeles, advised on 6/4/74, that she had conducted a search of
said
Inquiry at the
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contained no information concerning
It was determined
and that However,
however,
Los Angeles, advised on 6/4/74, that she had conducted a search of
said
Inquiry at the
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revealed that records of
contained no information concerning
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and that However, inquiry developed
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with negative results.
North Hollywood, on 6/4/74,
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Information provided by indicated
that was an accomplished parachutist and worked approximately one year
and is still receiving royalties he has made and parts played in movies. It would appear if such information were valid, he would be known to some of the agencies set forth above who have general knowledge in the entertainment industry.
The following investigation will be conducted in effort to determine the validity of information provided by the .source:
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Obtain from Driver's License Division, California Department of Motor Vehicles, photocopy of driver's license of Driver's License Number for comparison with artist's conception of unsub rand
Obtain from Driver's License Division, California Department of Motor Vehicles, photocopy of driver's license of Driver's License Number for comparison with artist's conception of unsub rand furnish one photocopy to San Diego for display to is identical with the
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LOS ANGELES
AT WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 1) Contact the West Valley Division of the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Detectives in an effort to ascertain if they have unsolved robbery which occurred in 1969 in a large department store located in the Topanga Plaza Shopping Center, Woodland Hills, California, as claimed by PCI. - Xmas time, 3-5 individuals
20 Conduct logical investigation through West Valley Division. LAPD and any other logical source to ascertain if are members San Fernando Valley.
of the
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FBI
Date:
9/4/74
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIR MAIL AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re :
Re Seattle airtel to Los Angeles 7/22/74.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
9/4/74
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIR MAIL AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re :
Re Seattle airtel to Los Angeles 7/22/74.
On 7/24/74, the records of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO) and the Los Angeles Police Depart- ment (LAPD) were caused to be reviewed by SAC C. ROBERT STRANGER and no record could be located identifiable with
A subsequent review of telephone directories covering the Greater Los Angeles area and surrounding communities failed to reveal any However, noted in the Central Los Angeles Directory was the name of a subscriber to telephone number Los Anodies.
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On 8/27/74, telephonic contact was made with the person identifying herself as at the above phone number. stated she had become acquainted with
in about 1969 or 1970.
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On 8/27/74, telephonic contact was made with the person identifying herself as at the above phone number. stated she had become acquainted with
in about 1969 or 1970. She stated they met as she
both in the entertainment field.
stated
of Los Angeles. She stated
in Los Angeles in 1972.
On 8/29/74, the records of the LAPD were reviewed and revealed a file number
LAPD records indicated
On the same date, was personally contacted at Los Angeles. advised .she became acquainted with
She stated she and their relationship was only casual. She recalled that sometime in the Spring of 1972, had telephonically contacted her from Seattle, Washington, and said he wascoming to Los Angeles.
then admitted that
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She stated
She stated
current where- abouts but assumes he still lives in Seattle where he moved after The only thing she did know was that
Regarding her prior statement that stated this was
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true and She stated
as she did not want to get involved with the furnishing of names of former friends and associates.
she did know was that
Regarding her prior statement that stated this was
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as she did not want to get involved with the furnishing of names of former friends and associates.
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gang was later identified and convicted of a series of gun shop robberies in the Los Angeles area.
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On 9/3/74
was interviewed at his
place of business,
Los Angeles, California. stated he
had been acquainted with
for several years.
stated he was and had become personally acquainted with He recalls that about 1969 or had become and was
1970, involved in a dispute with
Apparently in sympathy
and also became involved in a dispute with
was
Shortly thereafter, He refused to go.
was sent
from
stated
in Los Angeles. moved to Seattle where he was
He described
who in his own mind had suddenly become then largely due to his own
moved to Seattle where he was
He described
who in his own mind had suddenly become then largely due to his own actions, everything for him fell through.
He recalls that about November 1971, referred to by as
came driving a 1970 Cadillac. This was
the first time he had met and when they came into the shop, did most of the talking and he, tended to believe that the Cadillac was owned by He later found this was not true. located
a work sheet dated 11/30/71, for work on a 1970 Cadillac bearing California License He recalls that after several days passed and brought the car in again. This time they recalled the car was black on black and they wanted the new paint job in the same color. After the car was painted, picked it up and indicated they were returning to Seattle where he assumed they both lived.
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative Sec below
Subject's name and aliases NORJAK -164-497
Suspect:
aka
Character of case
Complainant
Complaint
Indices: Negative Sec below
Subject's name and aliases NORJAK -164-497
Suspect:
aka
Character of case
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic Date 10-16-74time 12:13 am
Address of subject
nber
Norwalk, California

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	 Male Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion
Scars, marks or other date

Facts of complaint C stated that in about January, 1973,
,
now age was driving in Long Beach, California, and picked up a hitchhiker, the captioned suspect. After ki and returned home, he discovered that the man
dropped the man
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From a driver's license and other papers in the they obtained the man's name and address and
United States. C stated that due to her extremely busy schedule at that time, she did not notify the FBI or any other agency.
C stated that due to her extremely busy schedule at that time, she did not notify the FBI or any other agency. She only happened to think of it now because her activities have slowed down somewhat and she has had time on her hands. C stated she considers a possible suspect in this matter because of the and because his home address to which she Silverdale, Washington, is in the general vicinity of where the UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper, bailed out of the airplane with the $200,000. C stated she recalls the suspect's natural mother was supposed to have lived in Fairbanks, Alaska and his father and step-mother live at Silverdale, Washington. Her mail receipt shows signed for by and it was received at the home of
Silverdale, Washington, mailed on 2-1-73, Registered received 2-3-73. C stated the only descriptive data
and recalls about was that he was a white male, dark complexion, possibly of American Indian descent. He was an adult. Wir 26- 518" have eyes 164-497-785
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Action Recommended LETTER to Seattle re above.
He was an adult. Wir 26- 518" have eyes 164-497-785
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Action Recommended LETTER to Seattle re above.
(Mid. Supr.) (Agent)
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SAC, SEATTLE
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) NORJAK 00: Seattle
On 10/16/74, Korvall:, California, telephone tele- phonically furnished the following information to the Los Angeles Division:
In about January 1973, ? Che nome of also Imorn os later found out that and they obtained name and address fren his driver's licomo ond picked up a hitchhiker in Long Beach, California, by
Silverdale, Washington, which feels is the approximate area where D. B. COOPER allegedly parachuted from the plane.
The mail macoint shokad
Silverdale, ochington.
mailed 2/1/73 and received
on 2/3/73.
On 10/16/74, was contacted and
ho stated had substantially furnichod the correct information concerning this matter. He gave a description as a white male, age approximately 26, 5'8", dark complected, dark hair and dark cyes. He said possibly of American-Indian deccent.
He gave a description as a white male, age approximately 26, 5'8", dark complected, dark hair and dark cyes. He said possibly of American-Indian deccent. LOS
did not romwmber ony exact details about. but he did
know that there were
from several different cities.
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Although does not fit the age of COOPER, it is possible may have some information concerning this matter. Leads to be covered are being left to the discretion of Scattle.
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TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
11/20/74
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
00:
SEATTLE
Re Sacramento letter to Los Angeles dated 1/18/74 and Los Angeles nitel to Sacramento dated 1/8/74.
Los Angeles Division is requested to advise Seattle by routing slip or other suitable communication whether the information contained in referenced communications are
Los Angeles Division is requested to advise Seattle by routing slip or other suitable communication whether the information contained in referenced communications are perti- nent to cationed matter.
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TO
:
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
11/19/74
FROM.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
(P)
SUBJECT:
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00: SEATTLE
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Re
re Los Angeles letter to San Diego dated 8/27/74.
Enclosed for Sacramento is one copy of re communication.
LEADS : LOS ANGELES DIVISION
At Woodland Hills, California
Conduct investigation set forth in referenced communication.
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At Sacramento, California Will conduct investigation set forth in - referenced communication.
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
URSUS:
D.3. COOPER
NORJAK
Character of case Crilo Aboard Aircraft.
Complainant
Complaint received
11/28/7/ 11:15 Personal Telephonic Dato
Time
Address of subject
Complaisant's address and talentosa number Garden Grove, Ca.

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	 Male Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion
Scars, marks or other date

Facts of complaint
C stated on instant date he say a photograph in the
unselected: Male Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion
Scars, marks or other date

Facts of complaint
C stated on instant date he say a photograph in the SAITA ARNA REGISTER of DAN COOPER who is wanted for Hijacking an air plane. and that the photo looks like an individual with himx whom he works .
1
C stated the indiviudal who resemcale COOPER is who works as a and lives at in long Beach, Ca.
in Santa Anna Cy.
C stated that lie said the
is at work from Tuesday through Saturday.
where thex works is
Action Recommer
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/13/74
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FROM SAC LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Seattle letter to Los Angeles, 11/20/74, Los Angeles nitel to Sacramento dated 1/8/74. requesting infor- mation concerning the vehicle of mentioned on page 21 of Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 1/4/74.
requesting infor- mation concerning the vehicle of mentioned on page 21 of Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 1/4/74.
The Sacramento letter to Los Angeles, 1/18/74, furnished a reply to that inquiry.
Los Angeles feels the investigation concerning was not pertinent to the investigation concerning the matter.
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TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)) (P) 
DATE:
12/19/74
FROM 4 SUPV.
SUBJECT: NORJAK
In connection with captioned case, arrangements had been made with Pacific Telephone Company, to make a trace of specific calls going to the offices of Northwest Airlines.
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Station, Immediately thereafter, a Los Angeles signal advised radio that he had identified the unknown subject using that telephone booth.
was advised to preserve all records pertaining to instant call for use in prosecution.
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TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
DATE:
12/26/74
FROM
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper
CAA
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On 12/19/74, Long Beach, contacted the Long Beach Resident Agency and desired to confidentially report her suspicions that an individual is COOPER.
related the following:
She saw a picture of COOPER along with a newspaper article which was recently published and
related the following:
She saw a picture of COOPER along with a newspaper article which was recently published and felt that this individual resembled one
Long Beach, telephone
of money.
does not work and always has plenty has claimed that he
in an accident in which he
He claimed that he He has never stated where
the accident occurred but however, he claims he was claims he
He
He
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where
about October, 1974, in September, 1974, and has a bank account locally and
supposedly received a which he put in some local bank. Early
in December, he had expensively, does not frequent the downtown Long Beach area, and has a
does not live
with him on
supposedly has other children and lives in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area.
Early
in December, he had expensively, does not frequent the downtown Long Beach area, and has a
does not live
with him on
supposedly has other children and lives in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area. Prior to moving to the address. resided with a supposedly received his final decree of divorce within the
to days locally.
Photographs were obtained.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES CH, W.
AT LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Will review divorce records in an attempt to locate the divorce of and
identify his ex-wife. indicated his ex-wife walked out on him during the time he was He also mentioned he would have to register his car in California and obtain a California driver's license in the near future.
(2) Will recontact and return original photograph and obtain vehicle license.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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12/20/74
Los Angeles,
California, telephone number was interviewed at her employment, Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, telephone number The Agents identified themselves and explained the purpose of the interview.
Los Angeles,
California, telephone number was interviewed at her employment, Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, telephone number The Agents identified themselves and explained the purpose of the interview.
who is a a telephone call from an unknown male at approximately
received 11:30 a.m. on December 13, 1974. The call came in over a published Los Angeles area but was unable to identify the specific line. She explained that for easier communications, she has adopted the identity of and always answers the phone using that name.
The caller was described as a white male, approxi- mately 45 to 50 years of age. He had a rather deep voice and spoke in a calm manner. detected no accent and heard no background noises. The same person made all three calls. could not recall having ever spoken with this person before.
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Orient, this is The caller then stated something to the effect, "I understand you had a hijacking on November 24, 1971". To the best of recollection, the remainder of the conversation went like this:
Yes.
Caller: I understand the FBI has been unsuccessful in apprehending the man.
To the best of recollection, the remainder of the conversation went like this:
Yes.
Caller: I understand the FBI has been unsuccessful in apprehending the man.
Yes.
Caller: Is there a reward offered?
Just a minute.
Caller: Don't put me on hold so you can trace the call.
Interviewed on 12/13/74 at Los Angeles, California
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Caller: The plane was going from Seattle to Portland, but went down in Reno. Oh, I remember.
Caller: Get the information about the reward and I'll call back at 1:00 p.m. What's your name?
Caller: I'll call back at precisely 1:00 p.
Caller: Get the information about the reward and I'll call back at 1:00 p.m. What's your name?
Caller: I'll call back at precisely 1:00 p.m.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., a second call was received. This call came over telephone line or (they are on a rotor system and calls are auto- matically switched to when is in use).
The caller asked for When answered, she immediately recognized the caller as being the person she previously spoke with. This conversation went as follows:
Caller: Hello. Did you get that information yet? No. The Minneapolis Office is supposed to call back. I'm expecting the call any minute now.
Caller: What did you say? I called our Minneapolis Office about the reward and am expecting them to call back. Could I call you?
Caller: No, I'll call you back. (He then hung up. )
Approximately 2:30 p.m., a third call was received. This call also came over line and the caller again asked for (This call was recorded and the transcription is as follows) :
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FBI
Date:
12/23/74
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
On 12/19/74, in cooperation with officials of the Pacific Telephone Company, Los Angeles, one of a series of telephone calls received by Northwest Airlines, Los Angeles, from an anonymous male requesting $20,000 in exchange for information regarding the identity of "D. B. COOPER, " was traced to a telephone booth in Hawthorne, California. Bureau arents dispatcher to the location of the booth, detained leaving the booth. a white male,
born and currently residing at
Inglewood, California, telephone number voluntarily accompanied Bureau Agents to the Los Angles Office and advised as follows:
He made a series of anonymous telephone calls to Northwest Airlines, Los Angeles, requesting $20,000 in exchange for information concerning the identity of the hijacker of Northwest Airlines plane in
the Los Angles Office and advised as follows:
He made a series of anonymous telephone calls to Northwest Airlines, Los Angeles, requesting $20,000 in exchange for information concerning the identity of the hijacker of Northwest Airlines plane in Seattle, Washington in 1971. admitted he was interested in a reward and
in Oregon and Washington.
He stated he has no first hand knowledge concerning the identity of the hijacker in this matter; however, related a series of circumstances which he believes indicated the
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perpetrators of the hijacking were who have spent their entire lives in the Oregon - Washington area.
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were involved in the hijacking.
After reading the article he recalled a series of facts which convinced him it was entirely possible
were involved in the hijacking. - He was of the opinion a white male, 5 9", medium build, medium complexion, dark brown straight receding hair, was possibly the parachutist and
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were described as very close associates. believes if one was involved in a crime, all would have knowledge of it.
He gave the following reasons why he believed could be involved in the hijacking:
1) was an enlisted man in the United States Air Force in about 1956-1957, and he was stationed
2) was a long time employee of Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, having been terminated during a massive layoff a short time prior to the hijacking. He was believed involved in computer programming with Boeing.
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3) was financially in dire circumstances, would not let the legality of anything stand in the way of making money, and was intelligent enough to concoct plans for the hijacking.
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3) was financially in dire circumstances, would not let the legality of anything stand in the way of making money, and was intelligent enough to concoct plans for the hijacking.
4) About one and a half years ago visited at his home in Redlands, California, for over
a month. During a discussion of finances made a comment,
5)
legally changed his name
about two years ago to
asking for a letter of recommen- dation to cover the last one and a half years. wanted for the year and a half. In the letter stated he had
graduated from Portland State University in time the letter was written,
and at the
recalled
that sometime in late 1971 or early 1972 in Oregon with
6) From telephone conversations
circumstances
in Oregon, he had gathered the financial had improved greatly in 1972 and
1973. He had heard that after being terminated at Boeing in Seattle, had obtained a position with Burroughs Corporation in Portland for a short period of time, but was not believed regularly employed after that.
7) noted that the name "COOPER" used by possibly
the hijacker is
in Lakeside, Oregon.
Burroughs Corporation in Portland for a short period of time, but was not believed regularly employed after that.
7) noted that the name "COOPER" used by possibly
the hijacker is
in Lakeside, Oregon.
8) He has heard that (last name unknown) owns considerable
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acreage believed on the Washington side of the Oregon - Washington border. He does not know the exact location of this acreage, but it has been described as second growth timber on which cattle is grazed and could possibly be used.for a jump site along the plains route. admits his purpose in furnishing this information is for money and
the Veterans Hospital, Westwood, California.
He added that he has not seen for seven years and was an occasional telephone call usually while
He states the above information came to him through
Lakeside, Oregon. He does not know had
the exact location of indicated in August 1974 that he was in the Seattle-Tacoma, Washington area.
bearing Oregon license plates had been seen at the warehouse. From information he received he believes
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openly
From information he received he believes
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openly admits he wants
but added he sincerely believes is a likely suspect in this hijacking.
He observed an artist's conception and stated it does not resemble
also known as
however, the hair, eyebrows, and forehead of the artist's conception appear similar to features he recalls of whom he last saw seven years ago.
He has no knowledge of any parachuting experience on the part of
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: In view of statements
by indicating is a United States Air Force veteran, terminated by Boeing Company in Seattle prior to the hijacking and
it would appear all logical investigation should be conducted to ascertain if he should be considered a suspect in this matter.
The setting forth of specific leads to establish the validity of statements made by 
and to establish the whereabouts of. and possible interviews of will be left to the discretion of Seattle with exception of the following requests of Portland.
and possible interviews of will be left to the discretion of Seattle with exception of the following requests of Portland. PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON: (1) Conduct credit and criminal checks regarding also known as
reportedly a student at Portland State University until 1973.
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2) Through logical sources at Portland State University, attempt to establish whereabouts of during pertinent pericd noting he allegedly was sometime in late 1971 hospitalized or early 1972. reportedly was a runner in track and a football player at the school, who in 1973 claimed to have had a "bout with hard narcotics."
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SKULL NOT LIKELY TO BE HIJACKER'S
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP)-A weathered human skull) found in the Mt. Hood National Forest has been examined to see if it could belong to a skydiving hijacker known as D.
Hood National Forest has been examined to see if it could belong to a skydiving hijacker known as D. B. Cooper. But authorities said it probably was not Cooper's.
Dr. Larry Lewman, deputy Oregon medical examiner, said Saturday that the skull appeared to be that of a white male in his 30s. Cooper was believed to be in his late 40s or early 50s.
The FBI said the flight pattern and winds the night of the hijacking more than three years ago also made it im- probable that the skull could be that of the skyjacker.
A man using the name of D. B. Cooper hijacked a North- west Airlines jet Thanksgiving eve, 1971, and parachuted out with $200,000 in ransom. He was never found and the money was never recovered.
If Cooper survived the jump, he is the only domestic hi- jacker who has not been captured or killed. The statute of limitations will run out on the crime in two years.
The skull was found east of Estacada Thursday by a hiker and turned over to the Clackamas County sheriff's department.
The idea that the skull could belong to Cooper spread when the man who found the skull reported seeing
The idea that the skull could belong to Cooper spread when the man who found the skull reported seeing a pa- rachute in a nearby tree.
A sheriff's deputy confirmed that there was a parachutel in the tree, but he said authorities had been aware of the chute for some time and that it appeared to be from weather instruments.
"I think this will turn out to be one our lost hunters, and h could be from out of state," the deputy said. "We may have a vhale of a time finding out who he is, if we ever do."
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IA-9 LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES, CA

Date:	1/12/75
Edition:	Sunday Final
Author:
Editor:	William F. Thomas
Title:	NOR.JAK

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:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
DATE: 11/29/74
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
On 11/29/74 at 7:00pm,
Garden Grove, California, telephone business telephone telephonically advised that read the article which appeared recently in the Santa Ana Register concerning D. B. COOPER. 
advised that the picture of D. B. COOPER in the newspaper resembles an individual named advised that he was in the Air
requested that he be
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TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) 
DATE:
1/14/75
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
Burbank, California
who has previously furnished information to the writer
concerning also known as
contacted'the writer and advised he has been
recently contacted by currently employed by
and ascertained i.s in Port Huenere, California on the 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM shift. "He has a residence phone of
and work phone of
informed he is currently affiliated
with two Mexicans interested in Burbank, since the amount of money office.
in
requires a vast
thought he should advise this
It is noted all logical investigation was conducted to ascertain if was a logical suspect in this ratter, and although his activities during the pertinent period were highly questionable, witnesses did not identify his photos as a likeness of the hijacker.
advise this
It is noted all logical investigation was conducted to ascertain if was a logical suspect in this ratter, and although his activities during the pertinent period were highly questionable, witnesses did not identify his photos as a likeness of the hijacker.
The above is being furnished for information since activities, as determined through prior investigation, are highly suspect and he may be involved in At the tire of his arrest by the Glendale Police Department for
instigated by the writer, he had a matchbook cover containing three handwritten telephone numbers, numbered "1", "2", and "3". These numbers were all to telephone booths in the Pasadena area.
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Parachute, Skull Fount Near Hijack Jump Area
PORTLAND, Ore. (UPI) - A skull found near a weathered parachute in Mt. Hood National Forest is the newest clue in the three year search for the in- famous skyjacker "D.
(UPI) - A skull found near a weathered parachute in Mt. Hood National Forest is the newest clue in the three year search for the in- famous skyjacker "D.B. Cooper."
A man calling himself by that name parachuted from a low-flying jetliner on Thanksgiving 'eve, 1971. with $200,000 in ransom money strapped to his chest. Neither he nor the money was ever seen again.
South of the suspected! jump area authorities Thursday found the skull believed to be that of a person in his early 30s. A parachufe was in a nearby tree at the site 10 miles east of Estacada. Ore .. Dr. Larry Lewman of the state medical examiner's office said Friday.
"That naturally led us to. wonder whether the skull' might be Cooper's," Lewman said.
An FBI spokesman said he doubted the man who hijack- ed a Boeing 727 on a flight from Portland to Seattle .; Wash., could have landed where the skull was found.] He said the flight pattern' and winds on the night of the hijack "seem to rule out" the location.
Earlier FBI investigations turned up parachute harnesses and skulls in the suspected jump area.
] He said the flight pattern' and winds on the night of the hijack "seem to rule out" the location.
Earlier FBI investigations turned up parachute harnesses and skulls in the suspected jump area. None has helped agents find Cooper or the missing $200,000. Lewman said he put the FBI onto the skull after he heart of res parachute.
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newspaper, city and state. )
P. 4 EVENING OUTLOOK SANTA MONICA, CA
Date:
1/11/75
Edition:
Saturday 3 Star
Author:
Editor:
Robert D. Funk
Title: NORJAK
Character: OF
Classification: LA-164-497* Submitting Office Los Angeles Being Investigated
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DB Cooper-25292"I understand that Kids In the area have been trying to shoot the parachute out of the tree for about three years," the doctor said. "When the snow melts, we can go up there and find more bones and maybe a billfold that will tell us his iname."
Conditions were poor for a jump when "Cooper,' dressed in oxfords and a business suit, plummeted into the cold air, Investigators have subse- ¡quently agreed with the opi- nion of an FAA regional security chief:
"One of these days
poor for a jump when "Cooper,' dressed in oxfords and a business suit, plummeted into the cold air, Investigators have subse- ¡quently agreed with the opi- nion of an FAA regional security chief:
"One of these days some hunter in Oregon or Washington is going to find the skeleton of this man screwed into the ground up "to the elbows."
DB Cooper-25293MYSTERY SKULL - Dr. Larry Lewman, assistant state medical ex- aminer in Portland, Ore., examines skull found by Forest Service employes in Mt. Hood National Forest 10 miles east of Estacada, Ore. Authorities are investigating to determine if the skull
is that of D. B. Cooper, who hijacked a Northwest Orient Airlines plane in November, 1971, and parachuted from piane while enroute to Reno, Nev. from Seattle. Cooper and $200,000 he got from Northwest Orient were never! found. (UPI Telephoto !!
DB Cooper-25294FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/20/74
1
Hawthorne, Cali-
fornia, telephone number was interviewed at her employment, Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, telephone number The Agents identified themselves and explained the purpose of the interview.
telephone number was interviewed at her employment, Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, telephone number The Agents identified themselves and explained the purpose of the interview. who is a advised that she received an unusual call approximately two or three weeks before. This call, which came in about 10:00 p.m., on a Saturday night, related to the D. B. COOPER hijacking.
The caller asked if she was familiar with the details about the hijacking committed by D. B. COOPER. related that he did not say the name correctly, but it was obvious that was who he was referring to.) responded, "Just a minute", and she put him on hold. When she switched back, he had hung up. 
back. Approximately five minutes later, the same man called told the caller he should contact the FBI. He replied that he had already done so and they knew nothing about it. He then hung up. described the caller as being in his mid to late 20's. He was possibly of Spanish extraction. could hear no background noises and to the best of her knowledge, she had never had any other contact with him.
could hear no background noises and to the best of her knowledge, she had never had any other contact with him. listened to a recording of the caller who con-
tacted on December 13, 1974. She stated that he did not appear to be the same man that she spoke with.
Interviewed on 12/13/74 at Los Angeles, California File # Los Angeles 164-497 199
SA's
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DB Cooper-25295OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-497)
DATE:
1-22-75
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA_ HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Rememo SA 12-26-74, Los Angeles.
Following investigation conducted at LONG BEACH, CALIF.
on 1-6-75 reviewed divorce records file and determined
Superior Court, divorce filed petitioner, seperated
respondent.
on 1-6-75 reviewed divorce records file and determined
Superior Court, divorce filed petitioner, seperated
respondent.
marraige.
Long Beach:age
in 1974: Soc. Sec.
children, and
On 1-22-75 Beach advised that her husband was from
L ng
and that while employed as an
building being was
constructed in Gardena, California on taken to Gardena Hospital with
has been 2
unable to return to work and has had and as result of the accident.
It would appear from above that would not be identical with Unsub COOPER however it may be desirable to review court records for resulting from the accident to determine if was in court or during the pertinent period. RJN/
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SAC, LA (164-497)
DATE: 1/16/75
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
D.
10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101- UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
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DATE: 1/16/75
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
D. B. COOPER
CRIME ABOARD AIRCTAFT
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of a 96-unit apartment complex at 1404 North Tustin Avenue, known as Tennesseean, .. viewed photograph of artist's conception of D. B. COOPER and said it looked like no one she knew. When specifically asked if it resembled who is employed there es a she said it did not. She said has been employed at that place since 8/27/74. He has SSN She said he lives in Long Beach, California, and is years of age.
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She pointed out to Agent. was working near the office and a good opportunity was had to view him. He is a white male, years of age, 5'11", 165 pounds, medium build, ruddy complexion, light brown hair, graying at the temples, and light blue eyes. There is a vage resemblance, however, he did not appear to be identical to the artist's conception.
There is a vage resemblance, however, he did not appear to be identical to the artist's conception. hair is much thicker and comes down lower on his forehead than does COOPER'S.
Further inquiry does not appear warranted.
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TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
1/16/75
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Rememo SA
LA, 11/29/74.
The following inquiry was conducted by SA
AT LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
On January 16, 1975, Garden Grove, California, was interviewed at his place of business, Lienett Company. 3722 Catalina, Los Alamitos. He said that from he was stationed with the U.
inquiry was conducted by SA
AT LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
On January 16, 1975, Garden Grove, California, was interviewed at his place of business, Lienett Company. 3722 Catalina, Los Alamitos. He said that from he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Field, Bos sier City, Louisiana, assigned to the 2nd Reconnaisance Technical Squadron. was assigned to operate a and in the next office,
which are wed in
was one
who he believes was from This was a white male, about years of age, 5'8", small frame, close hair-cut.
was still at Barksdale when
was discharged,
and would have been an which is just below a He was very much an introvert, polite, and not very sociable.
said he did not know socially, but that he bore a close resemblance to the photograph of D. B. COOPER, without glasses, which he saw in the "Santa Ana Register." He said he does not know whether is the correct spell- ing of his name or not and that, as a matter of fact, he, had had to telephonically contact an ex-Sergeant in Santa Barbara and find out from him what this person's name was. He said he is not even sure of the spelling of the name, middle initial, serial number, or any other identifying data.
He said he is not even sure of the spelling of the name, middle initial, serial number, or any other identifying data. He also does not know anyone who might be in a position to- furnish whereabouts.
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00: Seattle
Re Seattle letter to Los Angeles, dated
11/19/74.
On 12/2/74, Police Department (LAPD) ,
Los Angeles
Reseda, California, advised he does not recall an unsolved armed robbery in the Topanga Plaza Shopping Center, Woodland Hills. California which occurred in 1969.
suggested that Topanga Plaza Shopping Center, be contacted.
he does not recall an unsolved armed robbery in the Topanga Plaza Shopping Center, Woodland Hills. California which occurred in 1969.
suggested that Topanga Plaza Shopping Center, be contacted.
On 12/2/74.
LAPD, advised to his knowledge, there is no motorcycle group in the San Fernando Valley area of California. telephonically contacted the LAPD Gang Squad and was advised that the members of the "Gang Squad" which investigates motorcycle groups, have no information concerning a group called the
A check of the 1973 - 1974 arrest records, crime reports, and field interrogation cards of the LAPD, Reseda, California for
and
was negative.
On 12/4/74, Topanga Plaza Shopping Center, Woodland Hills, California 
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/19/74
The following is a transcript of a telephone conversation between Northwest Orient Airlines
conversation occurred at 2:30 pm, December 13,
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
12/19/74
The following is a transcript of a telephone conversation between Northwest Orient Airlines
conversation occurred at 2:30 pm, December 13, 1974, over telephone number and an unknown caller. This to SA
The tape was furnished
Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles:
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File #
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I don't even know how this hijacking happened, it was in '71
UNKNOWN CALLER (UC)	November 24
	November 24, in '71 and he got two hundred thousand dollars
UC	Two hundred thousand dollars
	Oh my God, how did he get away with it
UC	Well would you like a little
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I don't even know how this hijacking happened, it was in '71
UNKNOWN CALLER (UC)	November 24
	November 24, in '71 and he got two hundred thousand dollars
UC	Two hundred thousand dollars
	Oh my God, how did he get away with it
UC	Well would you like a little
	I sure would (LAUGH)
UC	(Unintelligible)
	Oh
UC	I'll callyyou later and we'll see if we can work something out I wnat to remain anonymous
	I know you want to remain anonymous, do you know when you will be calling so I'll be here
UC	Well I'll call first of the week
	The first of the week
UC	Uh huh
	Oh I'll be here on
I'll call first of the week
	The first of the week
UC	Uh huh
	Oh I'll be here on Monday

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UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC 
Alright I'll call about 10:00 am
Oh ten am on Monday Yes mam
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What was the name of the guy that did it, I don't even know I know nothing about it
Well the name in the paper is DAN COOPER
DAN COOPER Uh he didn't do it Oh he The other man COOPER DAN COOPER didn't do it No Oh wow (LAUGH ) Sun of a gun
My name he bought the ticket up there
Fardon me
I said that was the name the ticket was purchased under That was the name the ticket There was more than one in them Oh it wasn't just one person doint it
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plane let's put	was on the
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	on
UC	I'll see you at 10:00
under That was the name the ticket There was more than one in them Oh it wasn't just one person doint it
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UC	Well one person
plane let's put	was on the
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	on
UC	I'll see you at 10:00 am
	10:00 am on Monday

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
12/19/74
The following is a transcript of a telephone conversation between Northwest Orient Airlines and an unknown caller. This to SA
conversation occurred at 1:00 pm, December 13, 1974, over telephone number The tape was furnished
Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles :
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File #
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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Could you possibly check to see if someone is holding reservations
UNKNOWN MALE (UM)	Where's the right paper
	APELES, A-P-E-L-E-S, Northwest Airlines should call them
UM	Uh huh
	You know send the pre-sheet
UM 	Oh Okay they'll call from L. A. in other words right
They'll have to call here in L. A. yeah
UM 	Let me tell you and I'll call you back
(Unintelligible) from another airlines (unintelligible) that was first of the year in Los Angeles (Unintelligible) Okay and it's money that you want to use on a ticket in return, what is your last name
UNKNOWN FEMALE 	Go ahead
was first of the year in Los Angeles (Unintelligible) Okay and it's money that you want to use on a ticket in return, what is your last name
UNKNOWN FEMALE 	Go ahead please
Hello
UNKNOWN MALE 	Hello, L.A. Yes

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	Yes I called our general offices in Minnesota and they would of course have the information of how much the reward would be and they were suppose to call me back by one o'clock and they haven't called me back yet.
UM 	Pardon me
They were suppose to call me back by one o'clock and they haven't called me back yet.
UM 	They have not called you
No and I'm waiting
UM 	Yeah
They should be calling me any minute
UM 	Oh well then I'll call
Yes

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UM	(Unintelligible)
	Yes I called our general offices in Minnesota and they would of course have the information of how much the reward would be and they were suppose to call me back by one o'clock and they haven't called me back yet.
UM 	Pardon me
They were suppose to call me back by one o'clock and they haven't called me back yet.
UM 	They have not called you
No and I'm waiting
UM 	Yeah
They should be calling me any minute
UM 	Oh well then I'll call again
Yes, would you like me to call you
UM	No I'll I'll
	You will call me back
UM 	Uh I'll call you
would you like me to call you
UM	No I'll I'll
	You will call me back
UM 	Uh I'll call you back
What ... he hung up on me

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formia. telephone number advised he is the for Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Room 302, Los Angeles, California. advised that at approximately 11:35 a.m .. December 13, 1974, he was told by she had received a call at 11:30 a.m. over their published telephone number for the Hawthorne, California,
area, The call was from an individual who purportedly had information concerning the 1971 hijacking of a Northwest Orient aircraft. The caller declined to identify himself and inquired whether there was a reward for information concerning the hijacker or the money. stated he requested dictate the content of the call to him, which he recorded on a note as follows:
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Caller: You had a hijack on November 24, 1971.
stated he requested dictate the content of the call to him, which he recorded on a note as follows:
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Caller: You had a hijack on November 24, 1971. Yes.
Caller: The FBI has not been able to apprehend the man. Yes?
Caller:
Is there a reward? 
One moment please.
Caller:
No. No. No. You're not going to put me on hold
so you can trace the call. 
That's ridiculous. I'm not tracing the call. Why
would I want to trace the call?
Caller: Find out the information about the reward and I will call you back at precisely 1 o'clock.
Interviewed on
12/13/74
Los Angeles, California
File #
Los Angeles 164-497-
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The call was then terminated. made available the above note. He stated the area from which the call originated includes the cities of Hawthorne, Inglewood, Gardena, El
He stated the area from which the call originated includes the cities of Hawthorne, Inglewood, Gardena, El Segundo, Torrance and Redondo Beach, California. advised Reservation Agent was again con-
tacted by the above caller at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 D.m .. December 13, 1974, and he recorded these calls. made available the two cassette tape recordings of the 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. telephone calls. advised Northwest Orient Airlines offered a reward of $10,000 for information concerning the November 1971 hijacking of a Northwest Orient Aircraft shortly after the hijacking occurred. This reward was withdrawn one year after the incident. advised he contacted each in his office and located no one who has recently spoken with a caller concerning the 1971 Northwest Orient hijacking other than
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/20/74
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Los Angeles,
California, telephone number advised she is employed
as a Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/20/74
1
Los Angeles,
California, telephone number advised she is employed
as a Northwest Orient Airlines, 3400 West 6th Street, Los Angeles. She advised that on Sunday evening within the last two weeks, probably November 23, 1974, she received at her employment at approximately 2:00 p.m., a telephone call from an individual alleging he had information concerning "D. B. COOPER". She stated the caller mentioned the word "hijack" and requested to speak to her supervisor. The caller stated he had important information, wanted to speak with the person in charge and stated he had information as to how to reach "D. B. COOPER". tele- stated she then attempted to transfer the call to her supervisor but the caller hung up. The caller did not identify himself. She described his voice as that of a white male, middle age, with a deep "throaty" speaking voice. He appeared anxious as though pressed for time and seemed to want to rapidly terminate the conversation. She detected no accent and no background noise, The call was approximately one minute in length.
He appeared anxious as though pressed for time and seemed to want to rapidly terminate the conversation. She detected no accent and no background noise, The call was approximately one minute in length. advised she did not recall over which phone line the call originated.
then listened to a tape recording of a telephone conversation between 
and an unknown caller which occurred at 2:30 p.m., December 13, 1974.
advised the recorded voice of the unknown caller is that of the same individual with whom she spoke previously.
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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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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/23/75
FROM :
7/6
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle 12/23/74.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
4/23/75
FROM :
7/6
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle 12/23/74.
A review of files in Los Angeles concerning this case disclose no outstanding leads for the Los Angeles Division and this matter is being RUC'd.
If any information concerning this matter comes to the attention of the Los Angeles Division, Seattle will be promptly advised.
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Bu ILS. Savines Bands Regularly on the Parrall Savings PlanFILES AND RECORD DESTRUCTION ORDER
DATE
4-23-75
TO: ADIC.
FROM :
RE : FILE NO.
144-497
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I HAVE REVIEWED THIS FILE, AND HAVE CONSIDERED THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN SAC MEMORANDUM 52-74, DATED 11 / 5 / 74, AND THIS FILE SHOULD BE DESTROYED UNDER THE: FIVE YEAR RULE. TEN YEAR RULE. DO NOT DESTROY
JUSTIFICATION FOR RETENTION IS AS FOLLOWS:
CASE AGENT'S INITIALS / ;
SUPERVISOR'S INITIALS.
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DO NOT DESTROY
JUSTIFICATION FOR RETENTION IS AS FOLLOWS:
CASE AGENT'S INITIALS / ;
SUPERVISOR'S INITIALS.
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DB Cooper-25312OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION CSA FPMR (4: CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of SA
dated 4/29/75.
On 15/1/75, SA (phonetic), San b7C
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Francisco, advised Supervisor unable to locate any record of being con- fined at Prison officials recall that approximately years before there was a short tough con known as but they could provide no additional information.
On 5/7/75,
California Department of Corrections, advised his office was unable to locate any record of a former prisoner named with
the initials of
An inquiry with the State Parole Index on that date produced the same results.
Review of Los Angeles indices failed to reveal disclosed that
any
was an
from the Long Beach area.
described as DOB
5'9", 160, black hair, hazel eyes, lived at Cudahy in 1965. His wife was a
Attached is a copy of a rap sheet for
This was the only record the Identification Division could locate meeting the criteria provided by It is
His wife was a
Attached is a copy of a rap sheet for
This was the only record the Identification Division could locate meeting the criteria provided by It is noted that there is no record of arrest for this individual since 1961.
tacted SA advised on 5/9/75, that he had recon- and advised him of the results of
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investigation. stated he would recontact his informant and attempt to further identify and if possible arrange a meeting between his source and Agents of the FBI.
On 5/16/75, stated he had been unable to locate or contact his source. He told SA he would continue in his attempt to recontact his source and if successful, would promptly advise the FBI.
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SA he would continue in his attempt to recontact his source and if successful, would promptly advise the FBI.
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Date:
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority}
TO:
SAG, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES	(164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

On 4/29/75, Cali- fornia, Police Department, advised that he had recently been contacted by a confidential source. The source, who had furnished reliable information in the past, suspicioned that a former acquaintance, was identical with "D. B. COOPER,"
The source related that approximately years before
had served time He was subsequently paroled
and believed to have traveled to the State of Oregon. In Oregon, he was arrested
occurred months prior to the captioned crime and was believed to have been charged with
jail,
Approximately after the captioned hijacking, he allegedly
2 - Seattle
- Portland (164-41) 2 Los Angeles
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charged with
jail,
Approximately after the captioned hijacking, he allegedly
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According to
source.
was
in the
Because he is an ex-con;
as
and his is
presence in Oregon during the pertinent time, considered a logical suspect in this case.
Contact with Prison authorities. the
officials, failed to Locate any record of a former inmate by the name
The FBI Identification Division located a file - for FBI but it was noted he had no record of arrest since 1961.
failed to obtain a description of from his source and has been unable to recontact him. When this recontact is made, will attempt to arrange an interview of the source by FBI Agents.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT SALEM, OREGON: Through State prison authori- ties, attempt to identify reportedly b6 b7C
arrested in that state during the
LOS ANGELES
AT COVINA, CALIFORNIA: Maintain contact with and report any additional information received from his
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT SALEM, OREGON: Through State prison authori- ties, attempt to identify reportedly b6 b7C
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LOS ANGELES
AT COVINA, CALIFORNIA: Maintain contact with and report any additional information received from his source.
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TO :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
August 15, 1975
FROM
:
Caro
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE :
Re Minneapolis teletype to Seattle and Los Angeles, dated 11/8/73.
cerning Referenced communication provided information con- who resides in the Los Angeles area. claimed to have information concerning captioned matter. A review of Seattle file fails to reflect name of suspect suggested by
Los Angeles is requested to forward to Seattle, by routing slip or other appropriate means, the name and descrip- tive data of the suspect furnished by so that Seattle records can be updated.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 Los Angeles (164-497) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : deh (5)
164-497-813
SEARCHED.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 Los Angeles (164-497) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : deh (5)
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TO	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) Eller	DATE:	8/22/75
FROM ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
UNKNOWN SUBJECT
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Re Minneapolis teletype to Seattle and Los Angeles 11/8/73; Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated 11/9/73, and Seattle letter to Los Angeles dated 8/15/75.
Referenced Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated 11/9/73 dealt with suspect a former was named as a Glendale, Cali-
suspect by employees of fornia. These employees included
who had made contact with Northwest Orient Airlines in Minneapolis regarding a possible reward, fur- nished FBI, Los Angeles,
These employees included
who had made contact with Northwest Orient Airlines in Minneapolis regarding a possible reward, fur- nished FBI, Los Angeles, with seven pages of handwritten notes explaining why he considered a logical suspect in captioned matter. Copies of these notes were forwarded to Seattle.
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AKc 161 497-814 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FIJ FDOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, LOS ANGELES ( (164-497) 
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
9/10/75
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Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle dated 5/21/75.
Regular contact with SA
the most recent being on 9/9/75, revealed that he has been unable to further identify
whose informant was the original source of referenced information, was on extended leave until early August 1975. Since that time, the informant has been on vacation. has assured SA that he will arrange for the informant to talk directly with Agents of the FBI upon his return.
has assured SA that he will arrange for the informant to talk directly with Agents of the FBI upon his return. SA is confident the matter will be resolved in the immediate future.
en
164.497-815 SEARCHTO A.D. X. D.
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DB Cooper-25321
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
DB Cooper
NORJAK
Character of case
9 /64
Complainant Personal Telephonic
Date
9/12/75
Time 8pm
Complainant's address and telephone number
Address of subject
Hawthorne Calit

Subject's Description	Race	Sex Malc Female	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	Weight	Eyes	Complexion
Scars, marks or other date
Date
9/12/75
Time 8pm
Complainant's address and telephone number
Address of subject
Hawthorne Calit

Subject's Description	Race	Sex Malc Female	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	Weight	Eyes	Complexion
Scars, marks or other date

Facts of complaint Complement advised that he saw a sketch of subject in the September "The tion of the Daily Breeze" a local newspaper. The believes that he has gone in some parachute jumps with the individual in the past. He says that the individualor on a " very good look alike" is living somewhere in Finance and belongs to the same " sky diving club. He will alternent the get This person's address and will be happy to provide it In the FBI. The "Daily Bruge stated that the FBI wo looking for the individual.
* Clerks unable to locate any file# in inslices. 
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
UNSUB, aka,
D. B. COOPER
Character of case
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic
Date
9-16-75
Time 9:45AM
Address of subject
phone number
CARSON, CALIF.

Subject's Description	Race	Sex Male Female	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	Weight	Eyes	Complexion

Scars, marks or other date
Facts of complaint C reported that while working at THE BEDROOM TAVERN, Carson & Dolores Carson, Calif., last year, one of the customers He signed it "D.
Scars, marks or other date
Facts of complaint C reported that while working at THE BEDROOM TAVERN, Carson & Dolores Carson, Calif., last year, one of the customers He signed it "D. B. COOPER" and said, "One of these days this name is going to be famous, so hang unto that."
C wondered if the man who could be the same man who hijacked a plane and disappeared with the money he obtained during the hijacking. C cannot recall his description, but does re- call he had dark hair. C wondered also if there are any specimens of his handriting i in his file because she still has the pieces from her
. B. Cooper 164-497-789
STILL UNABLE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL
D. Cooper 164-497-383/386
Action Recommended
164-497
SC Regina T. Jankowski
(Agent}
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FBI Date: 9/23/75
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
To
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK 00 : SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle and Portland
dated May
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 9/23/75
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
To
: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK 00 : SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle and Portland
dated May 21, 1975.
All efforts to identify at Salem, Oregon, negative. Los Angeles is requested to contact for any additional information he may have concerning and captioned matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2' )- Los Angeles 3 - Seattle RNN : skh (5)
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TO: DIRECTOR DENVER DETROIT
NORJACK
LOS ANGELES SACRAMENTO SAU FRANCISCO
FROM : (P)
FI AL - CHANGED IO,
FINITIVE:
00 : MILWAUKEE.
TITLE MARKED "CHANGED" TO REFLECT ALIAS USED DY SUBJECT "OT PREVIOUSLY SET FORTH.
FOR INFORMATION BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, ON. OCTOBER 4, 1975, MILWAUKEE OFFICE RECEIVED INFORMATION CAPTIONED SUBJECT RETURNING TO MILWAUKEE FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
OCTOBER 4, 1975, MILWAUKEE OFFICE RECEIVED INFORMATION CAPTIONED SUBJECT RETURNING TO MILWAUKEE FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. LOCAL DEPARTMENTS KOTIFIFO DURING COURSE OF INVESTIGATION AND ON P.I. OF OCTOBER 4, 1779, DRIVING A RENTED U-HAUL VAN STOPPED EID PARE ONE
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DY OFFICERS OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, POLICE DEPARTMENT, AT THAT TIME SUBJECT FURNISHED IDENTIFICATION IN PARE WHILE OFFICERS ATTEMPTING TO VERIFY HIS IDENTITY, A SUBSEQUENT SEARCH OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH HE WAS DRIVING CONDUCTED BY MUSKEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND BUREAU AGENT REFLECTED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A BRIEFCASE CONTAINING
ALL EVIDENCE MAINTAINED BY MUSKEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT AS NOT DETERMINED, MILWAUKEE INVESTIGATION ON 1975, DETERMINED WITH DESCRIPTION AND LICENSE NUNDER FURNISHED BY A CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE PREVIOUSLY CONTACTED I" THIS MATTER, INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLE AND SUBJECT - DISSEMINATED TO LOCAL DEPARTMENTS VIA WISCONSIN TIME SYSTEM WITH SUBJECT SUOSEQUENTLY APPREHENDED RY MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONTACTED I" THIS MATTER, INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLE AND SUBJECT - DISSEMINATED TO LOCAL DEPARTMENTS VIA WISCONSIN TIME SYSTEM WITH SUBJECT SUOSEQUENTLY APPREHENDED RY MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS LATE P.M. 1975. 
INTERVIEWED BY BUREAU AGENTS
1979, AT
WHICH TIME HE CLAIMED INVOLVEMENT IN NUMEROUS
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CLAIMING
CALIFORNIA, OR EFFORTS BEING MADE TO DETERMINE VERACITY OF STATEMENTS INASMUCH AS HE CLAIMED TO BE "D.R. COOPER" THE SUBJECT OF NORJAK. INFORMATION REGARDING RELATED CASES SEING PANDLED BY SEPARATE COMMUNICATION. RECEIVING OFFICES DISCONTINUE FUGITIVE INVESTIGATION, CUREAU CREDIT MILWAUKEE WITH ! FUGITIVE STATISTIC. ARSED AND DANGEROUS. ENO RUIM FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
DB Cooper-25327NR003 MI PLAIN 1:41PM URGENT 10/8/75 KMV TO : DIRECTOR (164-2111) LOS ANGELES (164-497) PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: MILWAUKEE (164-36) (P) NORJAK
RE MILWAUKEE TELETYPE TO BUREAU, OCTOBER 7, 1975. FOR INFO BU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH WISCONSIN, P.M. ON 1975.
PREVIOUSLY HAD
WISCONSIN POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH SUB-
SEQUENT INVESTIGATION RESULTING IN INVESTIGATION
PREVIOUSLY HAD
WISCONSIN POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH SUB-
SEQUENT INVESTIGATION RESULTING IN INVESTIGATION IN THIS MATTER REFLECTS
CALIFORNIA ON WITH
INTERVIEWED A.M. ON 1975, AT WHICH
TIME HE ADMITTED INVOLVEMENT IN NUMEROUS
CALIFORNIA,
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TO DATE, INVESTIGATION HAS DETERMINED TO BE POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN WITH EFFORTS BEING MADE TO RESOLVE ADDITIONAL
IN ADDITION TO CLAIMED TO BE D.B. COOPER, INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN NORJAK. 
THEREAFTER GAVE ACCOUNT OF MATTER SIMILAR TO THAT PUBLISHED OR AIRED BY NEWS MEDIA WITH THE FOLLOWING DIFFERENCES OR ADDITIONS :
IN CONNECTION WITH THE FLIGHT, HE MADE A RESERVATION WITH NORTHWEST AIRLINES IN NAME OF COOPER. HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT NAME APPEARED ON MANIFEST. THE MONEY, 200,000 DOLLARS, WAS FURNISHED TO HIM IN LARGE LEATHER TYPE BRIEF CASE WHICH HE THREW OUT OF AIRPLANE IN SEATTLE AFTER SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRING MONEY TO LARGE CANVAS DUFFEL BAG WHICH HE TIED AROUND
000 DOLLARS, WAS FURNISHED TO HIM IN LARGE LEATHER TYPE BRIEF CASE WHICH HE THREW OUT OF AIRPLANE IN SEATTLE AFTER SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRING MONEY TO LARGE CANVAS DUFFEL BAG WHICH HE TIED AROUND HIS WAIST PRIOR TO EXITING AIRCRAFT.
WITH RESPECT TO DIRECTIONS GIVEN THE PILOT OF AIRCRAFT, HE CLAIMED TO HAVE DIRECTED HIM TO GO DUE SOUTH AT 10,000 FT. END PAGE TWO
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AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE AND CLAIMED TO HAVE GIVEN NO SPECIFICS SUCH AS AIR SPEED , MAGNETIC COURSE, OR DESTINATION. CLAIMED HE EXITED AIRCRAFT, BOEING 727, THROUGH REAR DOOR LANDING NEAR SMALL TOWN WITH FUNNY NAME (POSSIBLY BOREDOM) IN OREGON SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE COLUMBIA RIVER AND MT. HOOD. HE WALKED TO A ROAD AND HITCHHIKED TO PORTLAND WHERE HE SPENT THE NIGHT IN MOTEL, NAME UNRECALLED. THE NEXT DAY, HE RENTED RYDER TRUCK IN PORTLAND (PHONETIC) USING STOLEN DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION. HE THEREAFTER DROVE TO JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL MONUMENT NEAR PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA WHERE HE BURIED MONEY AND AMMUNITION CANISTERS NEAR BARKER DAM IN THAT AREA.
IT IS NOTED MILWAUKEE CASE AGENT HAS HAD TELEPHONIC CONVERSATIONS WITH LOS ANGELES OFFICE RE LOCATION OF THIS
IT IS NOTED MILWAUKEE CASE AGENT HAS HAD TELEPHONIC CONVERSATIONS WITH LOS ANGELES OFFICE RE LOCATION OF THIS MONEY AND HAS TRANSMITTED VIA FACSIMILE COPY OF MAP DETAILING AS TO WHERE MONEY IS ALLEGEDLY BURIED TO THIS OFFICE FOR THEIR USE.
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DB Cooper-25330 MI 164-36 PAGE FOUR CLAIMS TO HAVE SEEN MONEY AS LATE AS JUNE OF 1975 AND ADVISED REASON HE NEVER SPENT IT WAS THAT HE KNEW MONEY TO BE MARKED AND CLAIMED NOT TO KNOW HOW TO DISPOSE OF IT WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT.
ON OCTOBER 7, 1975, LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION, FBI LABORATORY, WAS TELEPHONICALLY REQUESTED TO COMPARE ANY LATENTS DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED CASE AGAINST KNOWN FINGERPRINTS OF FBI NO. WITH NO RESULTS OF COMPARISONS YET KNOWN AT MILWAUKEE. IT IS FURTHER NOTED SEATTLE, OFFICE OF ORIGIN, WAS TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED OF THIS INFO ON OCTOBER 7, 1975, AS WELL AS HAVING BEEN FURNISHED NUMEROUS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS DATING FROM OCTOBER 31, 1974, RE WHO HAS BEEN MAKING SIMILAR CLAIMS SINCE THAT TIME.
OF THIS INFO ON OCTOBER 7, 1975, AS WELL AS HAVING BEEN FURNISHED NUMEROUS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS DATING FROM OCTOBER 31, 1974, RE WHO HAS BEEN MAKING SIMILAR CLAIMS SINCE THAT TIME.
ABOVE INFO FURNISHED INTERESTED OFFICES IN LIGHT OF INVOLVEMENT AS CLAIMED.
ADMINISTRATIVE : DURING INTERVIEW, WAS QUESTIONED IN DETAIL RE HIS KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT AND PARACHUTING, AS WELL AS OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT, IN CONNECTION WITH CAPTIONED END PAGE FOUR
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MATTER WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE APPEARING LIMITED AND HIS ANSWERS VAGUE RE THESE DETAILS.
IN ADDITION, SEATTLE REPORT OF SA DATED MAY 30, 1973, SET FORTH PROFILE OF NORJAK UNSUB AND COMPARISON OF AGAINST THIS PROFILE INDICATES HE DOES b6
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS; END. MJD
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FBI Date: 10/10/75
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
ACTING ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE :
NORJAK
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Re Milwaukee teletype
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
ACTING ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE :
NORJAK
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Re Milwaukee teletype to Bureau dated 10/8/75.
Enclosed for the Bureau, Milwaukee, and Seattle is one xerox copy of map drawn by Bureau Agents concerning area near Barker Dam in Joshua Tree National Monument. Also enclosed is one photograph depicting area shown on map.
On the afternoon of 10/8/75, six Special Agents enmirned with Bureau metal detectors conducted a search of the area as described by without locating any evidence of buried ammunition cans. These Agents remained on the site the night of 10/8/75 and resumed search at sunrise 10/9/75. They were joined by nine U. S. Marine Corps personnel equipped with Marine Corps metal detectors and entire area depicted on map was searched three separate times, Numerous metal items, such as nails, horse shoes, beer cans, etc .. were located below the ground surface and dug up, however, again no ammunition cans or loot was located. Additional photographs of area were taken and are being processed.
were located below the ground surface and dug up, however, again no ammunition cans or loot was located. Additional photographs of area were taken and are being processed. From explicit directions originally given by it is obvious that this is the area he was describing. It is also apparent that he is completely familiar with the area. The only discrepancy in is that there are seven concrete slabs located in the parking lot instead of five as originally stated. 
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MILWAUKEE
AT MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Utilizing enclosed map and photograph, re-interview of buried ransom money.
concerning location
(2) Determine from type of metal the alleged ammunition cans are made of, noting that metal detectors used will only respond to Fermos metals.
concerning location
(2) Determine from type of metal the alleged ammunition cans are made of, noting that metal detectors used will only respond to Fermos metals.
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DB Cooper-25336OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR [41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) 
DATE:
9/23/75
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
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On 8/28/75
Goleta, California, telephone No.
voluntarily appeared at the Santa Barbara Resident Agency. He furnished the following information:
His family has been acquainted for many years with a man by the name of who resides in Pasadena, California. b6 b7C
This man is best known by | who has lately expressed her feeling that this man could possibly be the sky- jacker known as D. B. COOPER who extorted a Northwest Airlines aircraft of a large sum of money in 1971.
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She has expressed her feeling that could be D. B. COOPER because he was a skydiver at one time and because he seems to have a lot more money than he should.
COOPER because he was a skydiver at one time and because he seems to have a lot more money than he should. Also, he seems to take a lot of trips to Mexico, where theorizes he could have the money hidden.
and to have received an
claims to have inherited a in Pasadena (possibly the inheritance from an uncle or his father, but is suspicious of the fact that he seems to have too much money and he recently bought a large motor home and takes a lot of trips to Mexico.
advised he does not know as well as
but believes that he has never been in trouble with the law, does not smoke or use drugs and is a member of a Christian Scientist Church. He is married, having gotten married prior to 1965, and he has two children. He recalls hearing that was running around with another woman within the past three years.
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Race	White
Sex	Male
Height	5' 7" to 5' 10"
Age	In 40's
Build	Medium
Hair	Brown - thinning
Characteristics	High forehead

On 9/17/75
driver's license No
observed a copy of California regarding
Pasadena, California
the man he referred to on 8/28/75 (above).
He advised this is 2
The driver's license describes as follows :
Name
Sex
Male
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
Height
51 7"
Weight
153 1bs.
Date of birth
Marital status
Married
SUGGESTED LEADS
(1) Check records Pasadena PD, LASO and LAPD.
(2) Interview
Pasadena, re his whereabouts during pertinent period.
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TO:	SAG, MILWAUKEE (164-36)
FROM:	 ACTING ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:	
NORJAK

Re Los Angeles airtel to the Bureau 10/10/75.
Enclosed for Milwaukee under separate cover is one (1) photograph (16" x 20") which is a composite of 11 35 mm photographs of the area near Barker Dam in Joshua Tree National Monument.
LEADS
MILWAUKEE
AT MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Utilizing enclosed photograph, re-interview of buried ransom money.
concerning location
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DB Cooper-25341
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Date:
10/18/75
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FROM
: SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Los Angeles airtel to Bureau, dated 10/10/75.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Los Angeles airtel to Bureau, dated 10/10/75. For information of receiving offices, on 10/17/75, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal ROBERT FLAIG, U.S. Marshal's Office
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U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574TD-263 (Rev. 1-7-72)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION-

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
MILWAUKEE	SEATTLE	10/23/75	12/8/73 - 10/21/75

TITLE OF CASE NORJAK
REPORT MADE BY SA
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CHARACTER OF CAJC
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCES: Seattle report of SA
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Milwaukee letter to Seattle, 10/31/74. Kansas City airtel to Milwaukee, 7/25/75.
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TITLE OF CASE NORJAK
REPORT MADE BY SA
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CHARACTER OF CAJC
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCES: Seattle report of SA
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Milwaukee letter to Seattle, 10/31/74. Kansas City airtel to Milwaukee, 7/25/75. Milwaukee letter to Kansas City, 8/4/75. Milwaukee tel to Bureau, 10/8/75. Bureau letter to Milwaukee, 10/9/75. Los Angeles airtel to Bureau, 10/10/75. Milwaukee airtel to Seattle, 10/18/75.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CON VIC.	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

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OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
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Two photographs of for investigative use.
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Two photographs of for investigative use. It is noted Seattle and Los Angeles Divisions have previously been furnished photograph of this individual.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Instant report is being prepared to set forth all available information regarding as developed b6 within the Milwaukee Division. In this regard, the reporting period is lengthy noting that has made claims of being the NORJAK Unknown Subject since late 1973.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON:
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of being NORJAK Unknown Subject. It is noted claims to have parachuted from Northwest Airlines Flight 305 landing near Portland subsequent to the hijacking.
2. Will contact Ryder Truck Rental and determine if records exist for 11/24/71. If records presently exist, will search records for truck rental in name ( Phonetic) inasmuch as claims to have rented a Ryder truck in Portland on or about 11/25/71.
If records presently exist, will search records for truck rental in name ( Phonetic) inasmuch as claims to have rented a Ryder truck in Portland on or about 11/25/71.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy to:
SA
Report of:
Date:
October 23, 1975
Office:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Field Office File #:
164-36
Bureau File #:
164-2111
Title:
NORJAK
Character:
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
Synopsis:
On 10/6/75,
arrested Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on local charges of
interviewed by Bureau Agents 10/7/75, at which time he claimed to be D.B. COOPER, hijacker of Northwest Orient Airline flight 305 occurring 11/24/71. b6 b7C ৳7D alleged gave details of his alleged involvement to Bureau Agents and furnished a map indicating where thehijack/extortion mmy was buried. It is noted that has made similar claims since late 1973 with no determination made as to the veracity of his statements.
It is noted that has made similar claims since late 1973 with no determination made as to the veracity of his statements. Copy of map furnished Los Angeles Division and search conducted in. Joshua Tree National Monument near Palm Springs, California, where hijacking loot buried. Search failed to recover any of the hijacking monies although from directions given, it is apparent that has been in that location previously. Comparison of fingerprints conducted at. FBI Laboratory against NORJAK latent case with no identification made with respect to FBI Number interviewed
Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
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-25347
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1970 O - 406-840OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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ACTING ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (2)
DATE:
10/22/75
FROM
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S.
8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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ACTING ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (2)
DATE:
10/22/75
FROM
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SUBJECT:
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On 10/21/75, SA
Milwaukee telephonically
advised that and has been sent to
has been
Wisonsin Attempts to re-interview with the photographs forwarded by Los Angeles will be accomplished during the week of 10/28/75.
while confined in jail after his arrest,
He was then taken to a near-by hospital for treatement. At the hospital,
They exited his room with the nurse ahead of him. The four armed guards outside the room were instructed to drop their weapons of which three complied but the fourth guard refused and then taken into custody again. was
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00:
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-2537311/7/75
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	ADIC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: Seattle

U. S. Coast Guard, who resides at Beach, California, telephone number advised Long that approximately three years ago ho accompanied in Vancouver, Washing-
ton. Ho indicated that while there,
who is a former commercial airline pilot. During the visit he found
He also noticed a pair of sunglasses which appeared identical to the sunglasses which he observed in a newspaper sketch of D. B. COOPER. He stated that he visited this residence approximately two weeks prior to the D. B. COOPER hijacking.
He described as a white male, 6'1", 180 pounds, black hair, approximately 40 years of are. He also indicated that and
formerly worked at the Portland Thunderbird Motel at Jantsen (phonetic) Beach, Oregon.
was
that
Following the hijacking, he mentioned looked similar to the sketch of D. B.
COOPER; however, stated that it could not be him.
was
that
Following the hijacking, he mentioned looked similar to the sketch of D. B.
COOPER; however, stated that it could not be him. He stated that he did not pursue this any further in order
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to maintain harmony with He stated the reason he is bringing forth the information now is that he is
He advised that
resides at
Seattle, Washington. know the current whereabouts of
He indicated that
would advised that formerly resided Vancouver, Washington,
at
and had telephone number
The following descriptive data was obtained of 
Race
White
Sex
Male
Date of Birth
Height
58
Weight
175 pounds
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
Tattoo
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON: Conduct appropriate
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
11/28/75
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 5/21/75.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
11/28/75
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 5/21/75.
Regular and frequent contact has been maintained California Police since instant matter brought to the attention of Los Angeles Office with Department, in an effort to obtain further specifics and to arrange for interview with his source who had furnished the original information concerning a former acquaintance of his .by the name of who source believed to be identi- cal to D. B. COOPER. has advised that he has experienced extreme difficulty in contacting his source, stating that his source is out of the City the majority of the time and he stated that messages he has left at sources' residence to contact him have apparently been ignored. declined to furnish the identity of his source and stated that when he sees him, he will attempt to obtain further specifics.
On 11/1/75, advised that in recent efforts to contact his source, he has determined that source has apparently left the City California, and has left no forwarding address as to where
On 11/1/75, advised that in recent efforts to contact his source, he has determined that source has apparently left the City California, and has left no forwarding address as to where he could be located. stated he has made inquiry of neighbors in an effort to determine where his source may have gone, but all inquiries have met with negative results.
In view of the above, further contacts with relative to this matter are not deemed appropriate and no further contacts are being made. 
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SAC, HONOLULU (164-85) (RUC) NORJAK (00: Seattle)
11/28/75
On 11/22/75
telephonically advised SA Honolulu, Hawaii, telephone
previously furnished information to the Los Angeles FBI Office regarding his suspicion that one looked like the composite drawing of the subject. was last seen by about 25 years ago when they were both working for Hughes Aircraft in the Los Angeles area.