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X For this Page X OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CPR) :01-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-NEW)
FROM
: SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: UNSUB: Hijacking of
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
on 11/24/71
CAA
inc holding paten b6 advised that a Northwest Airlines plane 727 was/on the ground at On 11/24/71 Seattle Office, telephonically the present time in Seattle and that the unsub was demanding $200,000 plus two parachutes. He stated that there were thirty people aboard the plane and the unsub reportedly had a bomb. He was described as 6' 1", 175 pounds, black hair, fifty years old.
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1 Subsequent . telephone check with FAA, reflected that he had received above information which indicated that the plane was on a Portland to Seattle leg of their flight and was described as Flight 305.
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The Hijacking Squad was notified and standing by. 2- San Diego
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TO:
SEATTLE (164-81) 6:25PM DCA
SAN FRANCISCO
7:35 PM BENS
LOS ANGELES 6:15 PM DSW
FROM:
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN INSTANT, NORTH ISLAND NAVAL AIR STATION, SAN DIEGO, FURNISHED THE
FOLLOWING OBTAINED FROM AND PREFERS NOT BE IDENTIFIED DURING ANY INQUIRY:
GENERALLY KNOWN AS
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO PRIOR TO THE HIJACKING OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT, 164-91
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Two telephone numbers for
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PAGE TWO RESIDE IN SAN DIEGO, COMMENT TO THAT AN OVERHEARD BELIEVED TO INDIVIDUAL WHO SAID HE WAS A REPORTER FOR A MAGAZINE HAD QUESTIONED HIM ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF BAILING OUT ( PARACHUTING ) FROM A SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN JET AND 
DESCRIBED TO THIS INDIVIDUAL HOW IT COULD BE DONE, ACCORDING TO RECOLLECTION OF THE CONVERSATION.
THE NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE CROSS DIRECTORY LISTS
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, AND SHOWN AS
HOME
TELEPHONE
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN INSTANT, SEATTLE FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT OF CAPTIONED CASE: RACE WHITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT FIVE FEET TEN INCHES TO SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE SEVENTY TO ONE EIGHTY,
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SUBJECT OF CAPTIONED CASE: RACE WHITE, SEX MALE, AGE MID FORTIES, HEIGHT FIVE FEET TEN INCHES TO SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE SEVENTY TO ONE EIGHTY,
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AVERAGE BUILD, COMPLEXION OLIVE AND MEDIUM SMOOTH, HAIR DARK BROWN DASH BLACK, NORMAL CUT OF HAIR, LOW EAR LEVEL SIDEBURNS, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN, LOW VOICE DASH EDUCATED, POSSIBLY MID WESTERN ACCENT, WEARING WRAP DASH AROUND DARK GLASSES AND A BLACK OR BROWN SUIT, DARK TOPCOAT, BRIEFCASE, BROWN SHOES, HEAVY SMOKER OF RALEIGH CIGARETTES.
INTERVIEWED INSTANT DATE. STATED THAT ON FLIGHT TWO ZERO ONE, NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST DEPARTED SAN DIEGO FOR BURBANK, CALIFORNIA APPROXIMATELY EIGHT THIRTY A.M. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF WHITE MALE ENTERED COCKPIT AREA STATING HE WAS SCRIPT WRITER FOR MOVIE INDUSTRY. PRODUCED BROCHURES REPRESENTING MOVIES HE REPORTEDLY WROTE. STATED WAS INTERESTED IN WRITING COMEDY PRESENT TIME. THEN INQUIRED AS TO WHAT HAD TO BE DONE TO THROW PACKAGE OR OBJECT FROM PLANE TO ACCOMPLICE ON GROUND AT PREDETERMINED LOCATION IN ISOLATED AREA.
THEN INQUIRED AS TO WHAT HAD TO BE DONE TO THROW PACKAGE OR OBJECT FROM PLANE TO ACCOMPLICE ON GROUND AT PREDETERMINED LOCATION IN ISOLATED AREA. IN- DIGATED THIS ACTIVITY WAS TO BE INCLUDED IN SCRIPT CURRENTLY WRITING. DID NOT INQUIRE SPECIFICALLY CONCERNING SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN NOR ANY OTHER TYPE AIRCRAFT IN PARTICULAR.
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WAS ADVISED
THAT BEST METHOD WOULD BE TO HAVE AIRCRAFT FLY LOW, SLOW, AND WITH CABIN DEPRESSURIZED. ALSO SUGGESTED THAT PACKAGE BE THROWN FROM PILOTS WINDOW FOR ACCURACY.
DOES NOT RECALL NAME OF FILM INDUSTRY THIS INDIVIDUAL REPORTEDLY WORKS FOR. COULD NOT RECALL NAMES OF MOVIES MENTIONED IN BROCHURES DISPLAYED. BORRDED FLIGHT IN SAN DIEGO AND DEPLANED IN BURBANK, DESCRIBED AS WMA , LATE FORTY'S, AT LEAST FIVE FOOT TEN, ONE EIGHT ZERO POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR GREYING, WELL DRESSED IN BUSINESS SUIT, CARRIED BROWN ATTACHE CASE AND MADE NOTES ON YELLOW LEGAL TYPE PAD.
DEPLANED IN BURBANK, DESCRIBED AS WMA , LATE FORTY'S, AT LEAST FIVE FOOT TEN, ONE EIGHT ZERO POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR GREYING, WELL DRESSED IN BUSINESS SUIT, CARRIED BROWN ATTACHE CASE AND MADE NOTES ON YELLOW LEGAL TYPE PAD.
STAYING AIRPORT
HILTON INN, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT INSTANT DATE SUBSEQUENT TO SEVEN THIRTY P.M.
IN ATTEMPT TO LEAD: SAN FRANCISCO INTERVIEW
OBTAIN NAME MOVIE INDUSTRY ABOVE INDIVIDUAL WORKED FOR AND
FURTHER BACKGROUND DESCRIPTIVE DATE. IMMEDIATELY FURNISH A LONG
LOS ANGELES /WITH APPROPRIATE LEADS.
SAN DIEGO ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN FLIGHT MANIFESTS FOR NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST.
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FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE TODAY. INTERVIEWED AT HILTON INN, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT.
RECALLS CONVERSATION WITH UNIDENTIFIED MAN ON FLIGHT TWO ZERO ONE, FROM SAN DIEGO TO BURBANK, NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST.
RECALLS CONVERSATION WITH UNIDENTIFIED MAN ON FLIGHT TWO ZERO ONE, FROM SAN DIEGO TO BURBANK, NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST. STATES HE AND HAVE AGAIN DISCUSSED THIS CONVERSATION AND NEITHER OF THEM CAN RECALL THE NAME OF THE INDUSTRY, MOVIE COMPANY, OR NAMES OF PARTICULAR MOVIES UNMAN CLAIMED TO HAVE WORKED FOR. ONLY RECALLS THAT MAN MENTIONED HE IS NOW WORKING ON COMEDIES OR "LIGHT" MATERIAL WHICH ARE GOOD FOR A LAUGH. RECALLS MAN APPROACHED THEM AFTER HE SPOKE TO WHILE THEY WERE RIDING AS DEADHEAD PASSENGERS. UNMAN SAT IN SEAT BETWEEN THEM AT FRONT END OF PAGE ONE -
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OF PLANE. HE EXPLAINED HE WAS WRITING A SCRIPT INVOLVING THE THROWING OF AN OBJECT FROM A PLANE TO A LOCATION ON THE GROUND AND WANTED ADVICE AS TO HOW THIS COULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. DID NOT MENTION ANY PARTICULAR TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. ASKED IF POSSIBLE TO DEPRESSURIZE CABIN AND THROW FROM WINDOW.
DID NOT MENTION ANY PARTICULAR TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. ASKED IF POSSIBLE TO DEPRESSURIZE CABIN AND THROW FROM WINDOW. MAINLY DISCUSSED POSSIBILITY OF USING WINDOW NOT DOOR. .DESCRIBED MAN AS WELL-DRESSED IN BROWN BUSINESS b6 SUIT AND TIE, WORE ONE OR TWO LARGE DIAMOND RINGS, THIRTY SIX TO FORTY YEARS OLD, SIX FEET OR OVER, HEAVY, POSSIY Ó NDRED UNDST MPLEXI, ROUND HEAVY FACE, NO DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, DARK WAVY HAIR WORN LONG OR FULL; EDUCATED, MODULATED VOICE, GOOD SPEAKER, CARRIED .ATTACHE CASE, WROTE ON YELLOW PAD. TOGETHER ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES. UNMAN NEVER SMOKED DURING THIS TIME. MOVIES HE MENTIONED WORKING ON WERE LISTED ON SLIP OF PAPER.
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OF UNMAN. STATED POSSIBLY IF LIST OF COMPANIES PRESENTED TO THEM FOR REVIEW, COULD RECALL NAME. 
HOME ADDRESS IS 
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
STATED POSSIBLY IF LIST OF COMPANIES PRESENTED TO THEM FOR REVIEW, COULD RECALL NAME. 
HOME ADDRESS IS 
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. , PHONE NUMBER
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SUGGEST POSSIBLILITY THAT LOS ANGELES ASSEMBLE LIST OF MOVIE COMPANIES FOR DISPLAY TO-
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TO :SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE: 11/2871
FROM
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA- HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
On instant date California, phone telephonically advised the following.
stated that a artist composite which appears in 0 the San Diego Union of instant date resembles one (Phonetic), who is a sports parachutist in the Los Angeles area. further stated
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and had
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NITEL
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TO:
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA DASH HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED ARTIST'S
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB RESEMBLES
(PHONETIC) .
IS SPORTS PARACHUTIST IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA,
DOES NOT
KNOW CURRENT RESIDENCE OF
REPORTEDLY
REGISTERED WITH U. S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION.
SAN FRANCISCO AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. REVIEW MEMBER SHIP
RECORDS, U. S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, HMMMSIX FIVE ONE 2 CANNERY ROW, TO DETERMINE RESIDENCE OF THEREAFTER SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEAD.
PENDING.
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FROM :
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2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR.
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TO :
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FROM :
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2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR. SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTOGTPON, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE LETTER TO ALBANY, NOVEMBER THIRTY, SEVENTYONE. ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT., SEVENTYONE,
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PORTLAND, ADVISED HE
RECEIVED INFORMWTION THAT RESEMBLES ARTIST'S
SKETCH OF UNSUB.
IS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB
FIVE FEET, ELEVEN INCHES; ONE HUNDRED
FORTY POUNDS; BROWN HAIR; BROWN EYES.
STATED SERVED TIME AT THE WASHINGTON STATE
PENITENTIARY FOR KNOWN TO BE
THAT HE WAS A SKYDIVER, AND LAST CALIFORNIA. · END OF PAGE ONE
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AM COPY TO SEATTLE. PENDING.
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TO :
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FROM:
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2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR. SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTOGTPON, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE LETTER TO ALBANY, NOVEMBER THIRTY, SEVENTYONE. ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE,
MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PORTLAND, ADVISED HE
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FORTY POUNDS; BROWN HAIR; BROWN EYES.
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Memorandum
TO
SAC, ALBANY
DATE: November 30, 1971
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
6 UNITED STATES GO NMENT
Memorandum
TO
SAC, ALBANY
DATE: November 30, 1971
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/72 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
Enclosed for each office is one artist's conception of the captioned subject. The Bureau is preparing a circular for field-wide circularization concerning captioned case and will include an artist's conception of the hijacker. The Bureau has been asked to prepare a sketch showing the unknown subject without glasses .. Additional distribution will be made from time to time to parachute clubs, flight instruction schools and airports, etc., in an effort to identify the unknown subject which undoubtedly will result in various field divisions receiving calls on this case.
For the assistance of all offices in conducting investigation and to evaluate complaints from citizens, the following information is furnished.
The unknown subject boarded captioned flight at Portland, Oregon, using the name DAN COOPER. As the plane was taxiing toward the runway, Stewardess occupied the seat reserved for the stewardesses
As the plane was taxiing toward the runway, Stewardess occupied the seat reserved for the stewardesses on the right side of the plane and behind the last row of passenger seats. The unknown subject, who occupied the center seat in the last row of three seats, turned and handed her an envelope which she did not open for a few minutes until he glanced at her several times. She then opened the envelope and read the enclosed note which said: "Miss - I have a bomb here and I would like you to sit by me." At this point Stewardess
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came toward the rear of the plane and
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the note. then called the pilot on the intercom.
Stewardess then sat next to the hijacker who opened a black attache case' and showed her what he said ' was a bomb. She described the contents of the attache case as a bundle of red sticks, which she believed was dynamite.
She described the contents of the attache case as a bundle of red sticks, which she believed was dynamite. The bundle consisted of six or eight red colored sticks approximately six to eight inches long with no writing on the outside. The hijacker was holding in his hand a wire which lead to the bundle of sticks and indicated that he could detonate the bomb by touching the wire to a contact. Also in the attache case was a cylindrical shaped battery about eight inches long.
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sat beside the hijacker who, after showing the contents of the attache case, told her to, "Take this down." From her purse she obtained a pen and note pad and he dictated the following message:
"I want $200,000 by 5:00 PM in cash. Put it in a knapsack. I want two back parachutes and two front parachutes. When we land, I want a fuel truck ready to refuel. No funny stuff, or I'll do the job."
At the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) in answer to his demands, the hijacker was provided with the
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At the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) in answer to his demands, the hijacker was provided with the four parachutes and $200,000 in 20 dollar bills in a canvas bank bag. When the plane landed at Seattle at 5:45 PM (PDT) he instructed Stewardess to go after the money which she did. He opened the bag; inspected the money and then told them that the passengers as well as the two other stewardesses could leave the plane. They did deplane. The remaining crew members were the three male members of the flight crew as well as Stewardess
then made several trips out of the plane to obtain the parachutes which she brought to the subject.
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The hijacker instructed that he be flown to Mexico City and also told the pilot that he wanted the plane flown at not more than 10,000 feet with the flaps at 15 degrees, the landing gear down and the rear steps of the plane also down. The plane involved was a Boeing 727, a Tri-jet with stairs at the rear which lowered for passengers. The hijacker finally
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The plane involved was a Boeing 727, a Tri-jet with stairs at the rear which lowered for passengers. The hijacker finally
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agreed to having the steps raised and a flight plan was arranged from Seattle to Portland and down south to Red Bluff, California and then to Reno, Nevada for refueling.
The plane departed Sea-Tac with the three crew members in the cabin and in the rear with the hijacker. Within minutes after take off at 7:36 PM, the hijacker had the stewardess show him how to lower the steps and he then ordered her to go to the first class section which she did, and she then continued on to the cabin.
At 8:05 PM the captain was in touch with the . hijacker by the intercom. This was the last communication he had with the hijacker. Just prior to this communication, the captain had a signal indicating that the stairs had been lowered. At 8:12 PM, the captain experienced "oscillation" in the plane and thought perhaps the hijacker had departed the plane.
Air Force fighter planes were escorting the craft but because the 727 was flying at 170 knots, the fighter jets were too
Air Force fighter planes were escorting the craft but because the 727 was flying at 170 knots, the fighter jets were too fast. Further, the weather was overcast and visibility extremely low.
When the plane arrived at Reno, the hijacker was gone and two of the parachutes were still in the airplane. The attache case also was not in the plane and has not been found.
Extensive search of the southwestern part of Washington State, which was indicated by the 8:12 PM oscillation, has been conducted but with negative results to date.
Subject is described as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male
Age :	Mid 40s
Height :	5'10" to 6'
Weight :	170 to 180 lbs.
Build:	Average to well built
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth

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Hair:
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Voice:
Characteristic:
Wearing Apparel:
Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back, Sideburns, low ear level
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Hair:
Eyes :
Voice:
Characteristic:
Wearing Apparel:
Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back, Sideburns, low ear level Possibly brown. During latter part of flight, put on dark wrap-around sun- glasses with dark rims Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the United States Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes
Leads should be set forth by telephone or teletype and, to facilitate handling at Seattle, each incoming communication should be sub-captioned with the name of the suspect.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200,000 FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRLINE WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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Date:
November 29, 1971
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November 29, 1971
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From: Director, FBI (164-2111) NORTHWEST UNSUB; NORTHEST AIRLINES FLIGHT- 305, 11/24/71 / CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
164-917
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies of an artist's conception of captioned unsub.
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on captioned flight displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess indicating to her it was a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met. The hijacker indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the 36 passen- gers and crew for $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He instructed that the plane circle the Seattle airport until his demands were met at which time the plane landed. Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane leaving a flight crew of three males and one female
Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane leaving a flight crew of three males and one female and the hijacker aboard. The hijacker indicated a desire to fly to Mexico City and instructed the plane to take off flying at a low altitude and slow speed, maintaining a southerly direction. Upon demand the hijacker was instructed on lowering the rear passenger door while the aircraft was in flight. He was last seen in the aircraft by crew members at 8;05 p.m. PST, when he instructed
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the hostage stewardess to go forward to the first class section and close the curtains behind her. Stewardess complied, going through first class section into pilot's cockpit and locking door behind her. Prior to departing from passenger cabin, hijacker told stewardess the money bag was not in accordance with instructions and to cut up one of the parachutes to rewrap the money, which was done.
Prior to departing from passenger cabin, hijacker told stewardess the money bag was not in accordance with instructions and to cut up one of the parachutes to rewrap the money, which was done. When the aircraft landed at Reno, Nevada, for refueling, the hijacker, two parachutes, the ransom money, and the vinyl brief case had disappeared.
Investigation determined that the hijacker had purchased his ticket at the Portland Airport shortly before the plane's departure. Upon arrival at Seattle, all passengers were accounted for except a white male using the name Dan Cooper. There were no sky marshals aboard this flight and at no time did subject show any firearms.
From information available, the subject is described as white male, mid 40's, 5'10" to.6', 170 to 180 pounds, average to well built, olive or swarthy complexion, medium smooth, dark brown or black hair parted on left side, combed back, sideburns to low ear level, dark eyes, probably black or brown. Subject wore a dark suit, white shirt, with narrow black tie. He wore dark glasses with plastic rims (possibly prescription lenses) most of the time.
Subject wore a dark suit, white shirt, with narrow black tie. He wore dark glasses with plastic rims (possibly prescription lenses) most of the time. He had dark overcoat and was described as cool and calculating. His voice was low. He spoke intelligently and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes.
All leads should be handled immediately and set out tele- phonically and confirmed by teletype. The Bureau must be kept advised of all pertinent developments as they occur. A list of the loot is being prepared and will be disseminated. Consider subject dangerous.
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FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
0 L UNSUB, AKA GARY COOPER; NORTHWEST AIPLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR,' LAST, CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR- TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE SAN DIEGO NITEL DECEMBER ONE, LAST, AND SF TELEPHONE CALL TO SACRAMENTO TWELVE DASH THREE DASH SEVENTYONE.
RE SUBJECT
HOME ADDRESS POST OFFICE BOX
CALIFORNIA, DATE WHITE, ONE HUNDRED
OF BIRTH
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RE SUBJECT
HOME ADDRESS POST OFFICE BOX
CALIFORNIA, DATE WHITE, ONE HUNDRED
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HOME TELEPHONE
BUSINESS TELEPHONE
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607PM NITEL 12-3-71 DLK TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN DIEGO (164-91) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA DASH HIJACKING; ·EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO 'SEATTLE, NOVEMBER, TWENTY SEVEN LAST, AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN LAST.
00: SEATTLE
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO 'SEATTLE, NOVEMBER, TWENTY SEVEN LAST, AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN LAST.
REFERENCED TELETYPES SET FORTH INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM INTERVIEWS OF
REGARDING CONVERSATION WITH UNIDENTIFIED MALE ON FLIGHT TWO ZERO ONE FROM SAN DIEGO TO BURBANK ON NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT LOS ANGELES ASSEMBLE LIST OF MOVIE COMPANIES AND DISPLAY TO IN EFFORT TO FURTHER IDENTIFY UNIDENTIFIED MAN. EVD PAGE ONE
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FOLLOWING IS LIST OF MOTION PICTURE DASH TELEVISION STUDIOS IN LOS ANGELES DASH HOLLYWOOD AREA: ACADEMY FILMS, THE ALDRICH STUDIOS, ANIMATION CENTER, CASCADE STUDIO, CINEMA GENERAL STUDIOS, COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION, CULVER CITY STUDIOS, INC. , WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS, JERRY FAIRBANKS, INC., FAMILY FILMS, GENERAL SERVICE STUDIOS, GOLDEN WEST PRODUCTION CENTER, SAMUEL GOLDWYN STUDIO, KTTV STUDIOS, MGM STUDIOS, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, INC.
, FAMILY FILMS, GENERAL SERVICE STUDIOS, GOLDEN WEST PRODUCTION CENTER, SAMUEL GOLDWYN STUDIO, KTTV STUDIOS, MGM STUDIOS, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, INC., PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, PRODUCERS STUDIO, INC. , RAMPART STUDIO, SCREEN GEMS, STUDIO CENTER (CBS) , STUDIO ONE, TV AND FILM PRODUCTION CENTER, TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, UNITED SERVICE STUDIO, UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS, U. P. A. PICTURES, INC., WARNER BROTHERS, INC., AND WOLPFR VIDFO CENTER.
ABOVE LIST CONSTITUTES MAJOR MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION STUDIOS IN LOS ANGELES DASH HOLLYWOOD AREA. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER SMALL SUCH STUDIOS IN THE AREA AND, THEREFORE, THIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE.
FOR INFORMATION OF SAN DIEGO, THERE ARE VERY FEW WRITERS EMPLOYED ON A FULL TIME BASIS BY MOTION PICTURE COMPANIES AND TELEVISION STUDIOS. MOST WRITERS WORK ON A FREE LANCE BASIS END PAGE TWO
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ON SPECIFIC WRITING ASSIGNMENTS. IN ORDER FOR ACCURATE DASH INTELLIGENT SEARCH TO BE MADE WITH CONTACT OF HOLLYWOOD SOURCES FOR SPECIFIC WRITER, IT WOULD BE NECESSARY TO HAVE HIS FULL NAME, THEREFORE, LOS ANGELES WILL CONDUCT NO FURTHER ACTIVITY , REGARDING THIS
IN ORDER FOR ACCURATE DASH INTELLIGENT SEARCH TO BE MADE WITH CONTACT OF HOLLYWOOD SOURCES FOR SPECIFIC WRITER, IT WOULD BE NECESSARY TO HAVE HIS FULL NAME, THEREFORE, LOS ANGELES WILL CONDUCT NO FURTHER ACTIVITY , REGARDING THIS PHASE UNLESS A NAME IS . OBTAINED.
SAN DIEGO WILL FURNISH LIST TO
PENDING.
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TO SEATTLE (164-91) FROM SAN DIEGO (164-81)
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST; CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE WFO TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER FOUR, LAST. RE: SUSPECT
SUSPECT
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED SHE LAST SAW LAST, WHEN HE VISITED HER IN THE SAN DIEGO
AREA. SHE STATED SHE UNDERSTOOD HE IS
SHE STATED HIS MAILING IN THE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AREA.
ADDRESS IS POST OFFICE BOX
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WASHINGTON.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, (164-91) (P)
DATE:
12/8/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT F. ROGERS
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: Seattle)
Re Portland teletype to San Diego, 12/1/71.
The following investigation was conducted on 12/2/71, by SA ROBERT F. ROGERS at El Centro, California, in an attempt to locate with negative results :
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El Centro Police Department
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Imperial Valley Credit Bureau
Imperial Irrigation District
Southern California Gas Company
U. S. Post Office
1095 Airport Road
No record of
Imperial County Phone Directory
No record Imperial County City Directory
164-91-13
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(2) lse Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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RFR : IseSD 164-91
On 12/3/71,
Calif.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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On 12/3/71,
Calif., advised that she
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California.
On 12/6/71.
was contacted at the
offices of was shown the composite photo of the Unsub and advised it resembled no individual that he knows nor who advised that no individual by
the name of but
an individual by the name of who has years and whom he has advised that there are approximately 21 crop dusters pilots operating in the Imperial Valley
them and none fit the description of
acquainted with all of
finally advised that all crop dusters operating in the State of California, must be licensed by the California Department of Agriculture at Sacramento, Calif., where an Aircraft Pilot's Test Control Certificate of Qualification is issued. This certificate of qualification along with a certification by the FAA is necessary in order to be employed as a crop duster in the State of California.
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This certificate of qualification along with a certification by the FAA is necessary in order to be employed as a crop duster in the State of California.
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
SACRAMENTO
FROM :	SAN DIEGO (164-91)

₹ UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN DIEGO, DECEMBER ONE LAST.
RE: SUSPECT
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES CONTACTED RE SUSPECT AT EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS : EL CENTRO, PD, IMPERIAL COUNTY SO, IMPERIAL VALLEY CREDIT BUREAU, IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, U.S. POST OFFICE, AND ROSS FLYING SERVICE: CALIFORNIA,
ADVISED IS UNKNOWN TO HER AND IS NOT CURRENTLY
EMPLOYED AND NEVER HAS BEEN WITH 0 164-91 1 - Portland ( AM)
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COMPOSITE OF UNSUB UNFAMILIAR.
ADVISED
UNKNOWN TO HIM
ADVISED APPROXIMATELY TWENTYONE CROP DUSTER PILOTS OPERATING IN IMPERIAL VALLEY
ACQUAINTED WITH ALL OF THEM. NONE OF THE TWENTYONE FIT DESCRIPTION OF OR RESEMBLE COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
STATED ALL CROP DUSTING PILOTS MUST BE LICENSED BY
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ATTSACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.
FOR INFORMATION SACRAMENTO, PORTLAND DIVISION ADVISED
MULINONAH COUNTY SO, PORTLAND,
ADVISED HE RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT RESEMBLED ARTIST SKETCH OF UNSUB. DESCRIBED WIA,
BORN FIVE FEET ELEVEN, ONE HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES. STATED
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SERVED TINE AT WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY
FOR
TO BE
THAT HE WAS A SKYDIVER AND WAS KNOWN IN EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA.
SACRAMENTO. WILL REVIEW RECORDS OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT IS CURRENTLY
TO ASCERTAIN HIS CURRENT
RESIDENCE.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. PENDING. AIR MAIL COPY TO PORTLAND. END .
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DB Cooper-50FD.36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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TO : SAC, ALBANY FROM SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
· Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Reference Seattle letter to Albany
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
· Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Reference Seattle letter to Albany dated 11/30/71.
Referenced letter sets forth background information concerning captioned matter and indicates that the pertinent area of time involved is between 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on November 24, 1971, which was the day before Thanksgiving. When information is developed indicating a possible suspect in this matter, offices are requested to determine the whereabouts of the suspects during the pertinent period of time and if this can be done readily, no further investigation is necessary. If this cannot be done readily, glossy photographs should be obtained and forwarded with copies to Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle for display to witnesses at those locations.
If this does not resolve the involvement of the suspect, leads will then be set forth to establish his whereabouts at the pertinent time. These leads should all be covered as quickly as possible.
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It is requested that all communications regarding this matter have sub-captions listing the name of the suspect to which the communication relates, listing the sub-caption at the top of the communication setting it forth as RE: (listing the name of the suspect). Offices are further requested to limit communications to one suspect per communication for the purpose of simplifying the administration by the office of origin.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200,000 FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY

THREATENING THE CREW OF THE	AIRLINE	WITH	A PACKAGE	WHICH HE
STATED CONTAINED A	BOMB. HE	SHOULD	BE	CONSIDERED	DANGEROUS.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WAS ISSUED NATIONALLY THIS DATE.
ATTOPNEY GENERAL JOHN M. MITCHELL ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT A "RANSOM LIST" OF THE KNOWN SERIAL-NUMBERED BILLS THAT MERE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKEP OF NORTHWEST OPIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THPEE ZERO FIVE ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, HAS BEEN PREPARED AND IS BEING DISTRIBUTED BY THE FBI THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
FBI DIRECTOR J. EDGAR HOOVER ADVISED THAT THE "RANSOM LIST," THIRTY FOUR PAGES IN LENGTH, CONTAINS THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF TWENTY DOLLAR FEDERAL RESERVE VOTES WHICH WERE PAID TO THE HIJACKER FOR THE RELEASE OF THIRTY SIX PASSENGERS AND TWO CREW MEMBERS. THE HIJACKER BOARDED THE FLIGHT AT PORTLAND, OREGON, AND . HIJACKED THE PLANE JUST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN SEATTLE, END PAGE ONF
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WASHINGTON. HE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE PARACHUTED FROM THE BOEING SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AIRCRAFT WHILE IT WAS IN FLIGHT FROM SEATTLE TO RENO, NEVADA.
HE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE PARACHUTED FROM THE BOEING SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AIRCRAFT WHILE IT WAS IN FLIGHT FROM SEATTLE TO RENO, NEVADA.
MR. HOOVER ADVISED THAT COPIES OF THE "RANSOM LIST" ARE BEING FURNISHED TO FBI OFFICES AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. HE REQUESTED ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE NEAREST OFFICE OF THE FBI, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES.
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DB Cooper-540-9 (Rev. 5-18-7 1)
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FROM:
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"CHANGED !! NORJAK
164-91*
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The title is marked "Changed" to reflect the code word "NORJAK" to facilitate the handling of the numerous communica- tions in connection with this investigation. This matter was formerly captioned, "Unsub; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - Hijacking.
This matter was formerly captioned, "Unsub; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - Hijacking. 00: Seattle." All offices are instructed to use the code word "NORJAK" in all communications in this investigation.
In connection with the additional dissemination of the ransom list already furnished the field, all offices are instructed to further disseminate this list on any basis considered practical and appropriately advise the Bureau and office of origin of any positive information developed. The loot in this matter consists entirely of $20 bills and it is questionable that large banks and bank-type institutions would effectively screen their $20 bills due to the volume of this type of bill that would be handled.
All offices should insure that the composite drawing of the unknown subject is thoroughly disseminated to parachute clubs and associated groups with particular attention being
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given to individuals named Cooper whose description fits that of the unknown subject. All leads in this matter are to receive immediate and extensive investigative attention and are to be set out by telephone and confirmed by teletype. Keep the Bureau and the Seattle Office currently advised of all. pertinent developments.
Consider the unknown subject dangerous.
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(164-2111)
SEATTLE
(164-91)
LOS ANGELES
SAN DIEGO
(164-91)
FPOM SACRAMENTO (164-5 }) 2P
MORJAY. 00: SEATTLE.
BE SAN DIEGO AND SACRAMENTO TELS, DFC. EIGHT; LAST. FOP INFO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, INCLEMENT WEATHER, SACRAMENTO DIV., THIS DATE CAUSED CANCELLATION OF USAF PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHT AND RENTAL AIRCRAFT SEARCH OF PATH OF HIJACKED AIPCPAFT. FOR INFO LOS ANGELES, RE SAN DIEGO IEL SET FORTH THE PORTLAND DIV. RECEIVED INFO FROM MILTNONAH CO. SO, PORTLAND, THAT CERTAIN
DESEYBLED ARTIST'S SVETCH OF HNSUB.
FOR INFO LOS ANGELES, RE SAN DIEGO IEL SET FORTH THE PORTLAND DIV. RECEIVED INFO FROM MILTNONAH CO. SO, PORTLAND, THAT CERTAIN
DESEYBLED ARTIST'S SVETCH OF HNSUB.
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1016 pm FEE
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 930 pm CRH
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FROM :
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NORJĄK
RE SUSPECT
CALIFORNIA, ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN INSTANT, SAID HE IS ALMOST & of peron
POSITIVE HE KNOWS THE NAME WHO HIJACKED INSTANT PLANE ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. HE REQUESTED ANONYMITY AND THAT HE BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY REWARD MONEY THAT MIGHT BE OFFERED FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE HIJACKER, BASED ON HIS INFORMATION. HE SAID ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, HE SAW ARTIST CONCEPTION OF THE HIJACKER AT ONE OF THE LOS ANGELES NEWSPAPERS AND IT STRUCK HIM AS CLOSELY RESEMBLING A MAN HE KNOWS AS 1 - 164-91
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X U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135
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WHO WAS IN BUSINESS
FROM ABOUT
THROUGH
IN A BUSINESS
NAMED
WITH AN OFFICE AT
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
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WHO WAS IN BUSINESS
FROM ABOUT
THROUGH
IN A BUSINESS
NAMED
WITH AN OFFICE AT
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
WAS
AFFILIATED IN THAT BUSINESS TO A MAN NAMED
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AND ANOTHER MAN, NAME UNKNOWN FROM
HE SAID THIS
FIRM
AND
WAS
EXTREMELY DESPERATE FOR MONEY. HE ADVISED ALSO HAD
AN OFFICE AND A HOUSE IN
CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONE
AND THAT HIS ASSOCIATE,
LIVED IN THE
TELEPHONE
BELIEVES
NOW HAS
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HE SAID
ALSO FOR A WHILE
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IN NINETEEN SEVENTY DASH SEVENTYONE, HAD A MAILING ADDRESS OF
LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA, AND TWO TELEPHONE NUMBERS
WHICH
BELIEVES WERE LOCATED IN
ABOUT TWO BLOCKS AWAY FROM
LOS ANGELES. HE SAID THE
LATTER TELEPHONE NUMBER WAS GOOD FOR
UNTIL ABOUT
NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
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CAPACITY AND PAST YEAR AND IN LOS
NAME UNKNOWN, DURING THE
LIVES IN ANGELES AND ELLAS AN AREA
CALIFORNIA.
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DEALINGS WITH
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CAPACITY AND PAST YEAR AND IN LOS
NAME UNKNOWN, DURING THE
LIVES IN ANGELES AND ELLAS AN AREA
CALIFORNIA.
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HE ADVISED WAS BELIEVED TO BE IN BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AREA FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND
USED TO
A
WHICH
BELIEVED
CALIFORNIA AIRPORT.
BELIEVES THIS
TO BE AN EXCELLENT
HE BELIEVES
BUT THAT
AND THIS IS ANOTHER REASON HE THINKS COULD BE THE HIJACKER BECAUSE OF
.
THE HIJACKER PARACHUTED
FROM THE AIRPLANE.
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SAID HE COULD NOT BE MORE DEFINITIVE RE THIS
HE ALSO SAID
NAME UNKNOWN, WHO IS
AND WHO MAY STILL BE IN
CALIFORNIA AREA.
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SAID HE COULD NOT BE MORE DEFINITIVE RE THIS
HE ALSO SAID
NAME UNKNOWN, WHO IS
AND WHO MAY STILL BE IN
CALIFORNIA AREA.
HE SAID THIS
FOR SEVERAL YEARS BEEN
NAME UNKNOWN, IN
CALIFORNIA,
WHO USES THE
HE SAID
CALIFORNIA, WOULD KNOW THE
NAME OF THIS
BECAUSE HE REFERRED
DESCRIBED WMA, FORTYTWO TO FORTYSIX YEARS, FIVE FEET NINE TO FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY, HAIR LIGHT BROWN, RECEDING, REGULAR CUT, EYES BELIEVED BLUE, AND OCCASIONALLY WEARS GLASSES,
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LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. DETERMINE FURTHER
IDENTITY AND LOCATION OF AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF HIJACKING.
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San Diego Copy Only
with
is available for recontact and said he would attempt to be of further assistance in connection with suspect Recommend lead be assigned for recontact California.
San Diego Copy Only
with
is available for recontact and said he would attempt to be of further assistance in connection with suspect Recommend lead be assigned for recontact California.
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XY U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135NR 013 LA PLAIN 520 PM NITEL 12-13-71 LLS TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN DIEGO FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P NORJAK .
RE BUTTE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE, NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST.
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION SAN DIEGO,
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MONTANA, ADVISED
BEARS STRIKING RESEMBLANCE
TO ARTISTS' SKETCH OF UNSUB.
DURING INTERVIEWS OF
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED HE WOULD DISCOUNT
AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT.
DESCRIBED AS
2
YEARS, BORN
BLOND HAIR, BLUE
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abril
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DB Cooper-65 LA 149-497
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EYES, ONE NINE FIVE POUNDS, SIX FEET ONE INCH, CURRENTLY RESIDING IN SAN DIEGO AREA AT UNKNOWN
SAN DIEGO.
LAST SEEN AT
NOVEMBER
LAST,
AND WEARING MUSTACHE.
SAN DIEGO CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH
WHEREABOUTS AND INTERVIEW IN EFFORT TO DEVELOP SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER.
SAN DIEGO CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH
WHEREABOUTS AND INTERVIEW IN EFFORT TO DEVELOP SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BUTTE ADVISED AIR MAIL. PENDING.
END
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URGENT
(Priority)
TO: SEATTLE (164-81) SACRAMENTO (164-50) LOS ANGELES (164-497) (MAIL) SAN DIEGO (164-91) (MAIL)
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FORJAK.
RE SAN DIEGO TEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST.
RE SUSPECT prum af no 164'
REFERENCED TEL REQUESTED SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES TO
DETERMINE FURTHER IDENTIFICATION OF AND ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF HIJACKING.
IDENTIFIED SANTA ROSA
TELEPHONE
SUSPECT FURTHER DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE
AMERICAN, BORN
WASHINGTON STATE,
SIX FEET ONE INCH AND HAS CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
INQUIRY AT PLACE OF
RESIDENCE
ONE
STATES SHE
AND LIVING THIS ADDRESS WITH SUSPECT
1 - San Francisco 1 - Los Angeles (MAIL) (Info) 1 - San Diego (
ONE INCH AND HAS CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
INQUIRY AT PLACE OF
RESIDENCE
ONE
STATES SHE
AND LIVING THIS ADDRESS WITH SUSPECT
1 - San Francisco 1 - Los Angeles (MAIL) (Info) 1 - San Diego (MAIL) (Info) DRA/pas (3)
164-91-22
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AND THAT DEPARTED A.M., DECEMBER LAST DESTINATION UNKNOWN. STATES HAS MAILING ADDRESS IN LOS ANGELES, ADDRESS
UNKNOWN. CLAIMS
HAS BEEN AT THIS RESIDENCE FOR PAST
HAS NO CRIMINAL RECORD, SONOMA COUNTY
SHERRIF'S OFFICE OR SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT. CREDIT
RECORD REFLECTS ON FILE SINCE
OCCUPATION
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER
SACRAMENTO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH FROM DRIVERS LICENSE BUREAU AND FORWARD TO SEATTLE FOR DISPLAY TO VICTIMS. SAN FRANCISCO AT SANTA ROSA. WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE DESTINATION OF
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE D.B.Cooper-70
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I NR006 SE PLAIN 746 PM NITEL 12/20/71 FEE TO BUTTE (164-26)
LOS ANGELES (
Cooper-70
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I NR006 SE PLAIN 746 PM NITEL 12/20/71 FEE TO BUTTE (164-26)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
PHOENIX (164-100)
SACRAMENTO (164-50) SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK .
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT ALL LOGICAL INFORMANTS FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER CONCERNING WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN FURNISHED. RECEIVING OFFICES ARE ALSO REQUESTED TO REVIEW BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAMS FOR THE IDENTITIES OF ANYONE INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS WHO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER. ADDITIONALLY, RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS BE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES BE REQUESTED TO BE ALERT FOR ANY LARGE END PAGE ONE
Abisal 2ml
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DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR EXCHANGES OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR OTHER BILLS
SERIALIZ TILLED
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DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR EXCHANGES OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR OTHER BILLS OR ANY RECENT RENTAL OR UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN AN ALREADY RENTED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX WHEREIN THE HIJACKER MIGHT HAVE STASHED THE RANSOM MONEY IN THIS MATTER. TO ACHIEVE WIDE CIRCULARIZATION OF THE RANSOM LIST, SEATTLE HAS ARRANGED WITH A SEATTLE NEWPAPER TO PRINT A SHORT FEATURE ARTICLE INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT THE LIST OF RANSOM BILLS HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT IF THEY FEEL THEY HAVE ONE OF THE RANSOM BILLS THE NUMBER MAY BE CHECKED THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THROUGH THE FBI OFFICE.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE NEWS € PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKER, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OR FBI OFFICE. - P- END RECD TWO LLC FBI SAN DIEGO CLR
DB Cooper-7212/20/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
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TO:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (
- P- END RECD TWO LLC FBI SAN DIEGO CLR
DB Cooper-7212/20/71
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TELETYPE
URGENT
TO:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER
SEVENTEEN LAST.
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WHERE
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ADVISES
RESIDED WITH WOMAN WHOSE FIRST NAME- WAS
NOT FURTHER IDENTIFIED.
IL ON DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT;
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CALIFORNIA, ADVISED SHE SHE SAID SHE HAS NOT SEEN
TELEPHONICALLY
HIM FOR PAST TWO MONTHS. HOWEVER,
1)- San Diego (164-91) (AM) 1. - Sacramento (164-50) (AM) 1 - Los Angeles (164-497)
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CONTACTED HER MORNING OF DECEMBER INSTANT, ADVISING HE WAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WHERE HE WAS A FRIEND, FURTHER IDENTIFICATION NOT GIVEN BY HE TOLD HE HEARD FBI AGENTS WERE LOOKING FOR HIM AT HIS
HOME WHICH SAID WAS EITHER IN
HE WANTED TO KNOW IF HAD BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI. SHE HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI PRIOR TO THAT CALL.
GIVEN BY HE TOLD HE HEARD FBI AGENTS WERE LOOKING FOR HIM AT HIS
HOME WHICH SAID WAS EITHER IN
HE WANTED TO KNOW IF HAD BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI. SHE HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI PRIOR TO THAT CALL. HE WANTED TO LEARN WHO FURNISHED HIS NAME TO FBI.
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DB Cooper-74December 23, 1971
NEWS RELEASE
ROBERT W. EVANS, Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that the list of ransom $20,00 bills paid to the subject in the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines jetliner, has been distributed to banks and other financial institutions.
The subject received a total of $200,000, all $20.00 bills on November 24, 1971 at Seattle, Washington. He parachuted from the aircraft which subsequently landed at Reno, Nevada.
Any person feeling they have received one of the ransom bills, may have the serial number checked thru the San Diego FBI Office.
1 - SAC EVANS (R & D)
1 - ASAC BROWN (R & D)
1 - SUPERVISOR (R & D)
1 - SUPERVISOR (R & D)
1 - SUPERVISOR (R & D) L - Night Clerk (
1 - SAC EVANS (R & D)
1 - ASAC BROWN (R & D)
1 - SUPERVISOR (R & D)
1 - SUPERVISOR (R & D)
1 - SUPERVISOR (R & D) L - Night Clerk (R & D)
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TLK : ond (8)
164-91-25
SEARCHES SERIALIZED INDEXED
DEC
1971
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SAN DIEGO DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT ELIMINATED AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN INSTANT HIJACKING.
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. VIEWED COMPOSIT OF UNSUB AND ADVISED UNKNOWN TO HIM. AIRMAIL COPY SENT TO LOS ANGELES. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
1 - Los Angeles /( AM) TLK/crw (2)
- 164-91-26 JD a. 8
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FROM CHICAGO.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: DB_Cooper-76
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FROM CHICAGO. (164-297)
NORJAK.
INSTANT DATE,
TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED
RESPECTIVELY,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, TELEPHONE
WHILE OBSERVING ARTIST'S
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CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ON LOCAL TELEVISION, NOTED ARTIST'S
CONCEPTION APPEARS IDENTICAL AN ACQUAINTANCE.
ATTENDED SKYDIVING SCHOOL, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,
NINETEEN CURRENTLY
YEARS OLD AND
RE SKY JUMPING, CONSIDERED HIGHEST RATING.
LAST KNOWN EMPLOYED FOR
WHERE LIVING,
CITY UNKNOWN.
MAY HAVE PHOTO OF
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RE ABOVE.
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END DDC
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FILED
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DIEGO
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI
759-REW
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 6:21 pm
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) RWR - 7510
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 75, JAK
FROM :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK.
or code)
NITEL
(Priority)
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI
759-REW
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 6:21 pm
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) RWR - 7510
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 75, JAK
FROM :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK.
RE CHICAGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DATED DECEMBER TWO NIE LAST.
RE SUSPECT
AKA FOR INFORMATION RECEIVING OFFICES, INSTANT DATE,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, WERE INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED THAT COMPOSIT SKETCH OF UNSUB WAS IDENTICAL IN EVERY FEATURE TO THAT OF A
IN NINETEEN SIXTY THREE AND NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR. NEITHER
IMK/crw (1)
CW
164-41-28
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NOT COULD, FURNISH A CURRENT ADDRESS FOR HOWEVER, GAVE THE NAMES OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO FURNISH SUCH INFORMATION:
BOTH
ADVISED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A PICTURE OF
HOWEVER, THEY WOULD SEARCH FOR ONE. THEY FURTHER ADVISED THAT THEY BELIEVE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,
HAD A PICTURE PROBABLY
WHICH WAS
INSTANT DATE,
SAN DIEGO, WAS
THEY FURTHER ADVISED THAT THEY BELIEVE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,
HAD A PICTURE PROBABLY
WHICH WAS
INSTANT DATE,
SAN DIEGO, WAS INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED THAT COMPOSIT SKETCH OF UNSUB VAGUELY RESEMBLES THAT
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STATES THAT HE POSSIBLY HAD A
PICTURE OF AND WOULD SEARCH FOR IT.
FURTHER ADVISED THAT A PICTURE OF CAN BE OBTAINED FROM U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA.
INSTANT DATE, ,
CALIFORNIA WAS INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED THAT COMPOSIT DRAWING OF UNSUB VAGUELY RESEMBLED THAT OF
FURTHER ADVISED THAT
WENT BY THE NAME CHICAGO. INTERVIEW
AND ASCERTAIN IF SHE HAS A PHOTOGRAPH OF
SAN FRANCISCO AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. WILL CONTACT THE US PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION IN ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON
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AT U.
WILL CONTACT THE US PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION IN ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON
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AT U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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SAN DIEGO. WILL CONDUCT CREDIT AND CRIMINAL CHECKS ON
WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH IN ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH OF
AND
armed + Dangerous
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₡1/4/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (p)
NOR JAK

Re San Diego teletype to Director, 12/30/71.
Re suspect aka.
Enclosed for receiving offices are two pictures OF Picture designated #1 was taken in December, 1963, at San Diego. Picture designated #2 was taken sometime previous to 1963.
Enclosed for receiving offices are two pictures OF Picture designated #1 was taken in December, 1963, at San Diego. Picture designated #2 was taken sometime previous to 1963.
LEADS
MINNEAPOLIS, SEATTLE, PORTLAND
if Display enclosed photos to witnesses to determine is identical to Unsub.
SAN DIEGO
AT LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA. Contact unknown woman on Lakeside Avenue, Lakeside California, to develop infor- mation concerning present location.
L 2
2- Minneapolis (Encs. 2) (MM) 2- Seattle (Encs. 2) (164-81) (AM) Portland (Encs. 2) (164-41) (MI) San Diego
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164-41-29 DB Cooper-82
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TO:	MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAN DIEGO (164-91)

NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
AKA
FOR INFORMATION RECEIVING OFFICES, ON DECEMBER THIRTY, SEVENTY ONE,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, WERE INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED THAT COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB WAS IDENTICAL
(164-41)
FROM:	SAN DIEGO (164-91)

NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
AKA
FOR INFORMATION RECEIVING OFFICES, ON DECEMBER THIRTY, SEVENTY ONE,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, WERE INTERVIEWED AND ADVISED THAT COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB WAS IDENTICAL IN EVERY FEATURE TO THAT OF A
IN NINETEEN SIXTY THREE AND
SIXTY FOUR.
INSTANT DATE 9
FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF
BY AIRTEL DATED INSTANT DATE, RECEIVING OFFICES ARE BEING SENT PHOTOGRAPHS OF
MINNEAPOLIS. PORTLAND. UPON RECEIPT, DISPLAY PHOTOS OF
TO WITNESSES.
CONSUDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. PENDING. 164.91-30
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WY U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-138 DB Cooper-83
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-8181)
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
OP. JACK . .
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RECORDS OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (USPA),
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, REFLECT SUSPECT NOT CURRENTLY A
MEMBER AND WAS NOT IN NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE OR IN NINETEEN
SEVENTY-TWO.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF NUMBERS NOT AVAILABLE AT USPA.
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RECORDS OF UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION (USPA),
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, REFLECT SUSPECT NOT CURRENTLY A
MEMBER AND WAS NOT IN NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE OR IN NINETEEN
SEVENTY-TWO.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF NUMBERS NOT AVAILABLE AT USPA. END
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS
PHOENIX (164-100)
FROM:	SAN DIEGO (164-91) (₽)
NORJAK

RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THIRTY, LAST; SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS JANUARY FOUR, LAST.
RE SUSPECT
AKA
FOR INFORMATION PHOENIX AND ST. LOUIS, ON
DECEMBER THIRTY, LAST,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT
RESEMBLES IN EVERY DETAIL THE COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB.
ON JANUARY FOUR, LAST FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF (264-91) L = St.
LOUIS, ON
DECEMBER THIRTY, LAST,
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT
RESEMBLES IN EVERY DETAIL THE COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB.
ON JANUARY FOUR, LAST FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF (264-91) L = St. Louis (AM)
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FOR INFORMATION RECEIVING OFFICES, INVESTIGATION AT SAN DIEGO JANUARY FIVE, LAST, REVEALED THAT WAS EMPLOYED FROM NINETEEN FIFTY NINE TO
NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE, BY EMPLOYMENT
REVEALED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNING RECORDS
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION:
NAME
HEIGHT FIVE FEET NINE INCHES
WEIGHT ONE FORTY SEVEN POUNDS
DATE OF BIRTH
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
RELATIVES:
CALIFORNIA
SAN.
DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA
EMPLOYMENT AND SCHOOLING:
JULY, NINETEEN
SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN
ARIZONA;
OCTOBER, NINETEEN
COMPANY;
OCTOBER, NINETEEN
PHOENIX, ARIZONA.
SEPTEMBER, NINETEEN
TERMINATED
EMPLOYMENT WITH
ADVISED HE WAS LEAVING THE AREA AND DESTINATION UNKNOWN. ON OCTOBER
WAS IN RECEIPT OF AN OUT OF STATE
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EMPLOYMENT CLAIM GIVING
ADDRESS AS
PHOENIX, ARIZONA.
PHOENIX. WILL THROUGH THE SUSPECT'S
EMPLOYMENT, OBTAIN CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
OTHER LEADS AT SAN DIEGO, PHOENIX, AND ST. LOUIS NOT BEING SET OUT PENDING RESULTS OF THE DISPLAY OF SUSPECT'S PHOTOGRAPHS TO WITNESSES.
AIRMAIL COPY FORWARDED TO ST. LOUIS.
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
HONOLULU VIA WASHINGTON
PORTLAND (164-81)
MINNEAPOLIS
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM :
PHOENIX (1.54-100)
MORJAK
RE SAN DIEGO TEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY SIX, SEVENTYTWO.
RE SUSPECT
AKA
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FOR INFORMATION HONOLULUJ, ON DECEMBER THIRTY LAST,
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LEAD SET FORTH FOR PHOENIX IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION WAS TO SECURE CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT FROM
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ON JANUARY SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO,
SUSPECT , PHOENIX, STATED SUSPECT IS b6 b7C
SUSPECT HAS SUPPOSEDLY RESIDED IN HAWAII FOP.
ON JANUARY SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO,
SUSPECT , PHOENIX, STATED SUSPECT IS b6 b7C
SUSPECT HAS SUPPOSEDLY RESIDED IN HAWAII FOP. YEAPS, AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES DURING PAST TWO YEARS.
STATED SUSPECT USED TO BE b6 b7C
AND HAD MADE SEVERAL JUMPS IN PHOENIX AREA AFTER
STATED SUSPECT IS PRESENTLY RESIDING AT b6 b7C
HAWAII, TELEPHONE NO. APRA CODE
WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS OF REFERENCED b6 b7C
SUSPECT THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED CURRENT OR SUITABLE FOR FLIMINA- TION PURPOSES IN THIS MATTER. HONOLULU HAWAII, WILL CONTACT REFERENCED b6
b7C SUSPECT AT IN EFFORT TO SECURE CURRENT PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VERIFY SUSPECT'S ALIBI FOR POSSIBLE ELIMINATION AS SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. ' AM COPY TO ST. LOUIS.
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PHOENIX (164-100)
8:50PM DNL
FROM :
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NORJAK
RE SAN DIEGO TEL JANUARY SIX, LAST.
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8:50PM DNL
FROM :
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK
RE SAN DIEGO TEL JANUARY SIX, LAST. FOR INFORMATION PHOENIX, RELATIVES IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATION INADVERTENTLY OMITTED. RELATIVES SHOULD READ
PHOENIX, ARIZONA;
SAME ADDRESS. SECTION
ON PAGE TWO CAPTIONED RELATIVES SHOULD READ REFERENCES.
PHOENIX. WILL COVER LEAD AS SET OUT IN REFERENCED SAN DIEGO TELETYPE.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. (164-91)
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SAN DIEGO UNION San Diego California
HIJACK MONEY SERIAL NUMBERS DISTRIBUTED
A list of the serial numbers of the $20 bills re- ceived as ransom by the hijacker 'of a Northwest Airlines jetliner last month has been distributed to all local banks and financial institutions, the FBI announced here yesterday.
. The list has been distributed nation-wide in hopes of recovering some of the bills and identi- fying the hijacker, Robert W.
The list has been distributed nation-wide in hopes of recovering some of the bills and identi- fying the hijacker, Robert W. Evans, special agent in charge of the San Diego Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said yesterday ..
Anyone who believes he may have one .of the bills should contact the local FBI office, he said.
"We're hoping that anyone who sees a large " quantity of $20 bills, for instance, with someone opening a large bank account with the bills, will call us," Evans said.
The hijacker received $200,000, all in $20 bills, in Seattle, Wash., before hijacking the plane and - parachuting from it en route to Reno, Nev.
None of the bills have been recovered, Evans said.
Date:
12/30/71
Edition:
Home Edition
Author:
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Editor:
Gene Gregston
Title:
UNSUB; HIJACKING
NORTHWEST AIRLINES;
Seattle Wash
Character:
11/25/71
or
Classification:
164
Submitting Offico:
San Diego Being Investigated
164-91-35
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NORJAK. 00 : SEATTLE.
RE CHICAGO NITEL JANUARY ELEVEN INSTANT AND HONOLULU NITEL JANUARY TEN, LAST.
RE
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE RECEIVING OFFICES, HAS BEEN LOCATED AND INTERVIEWED AT HONOLULU AND HIS PRESENCE IN HONOLULU AT THE TIME OF INSTANT HIJACKING HAS BEEN VERIFIED. DISCONTINUE RE
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DB Cooper-93NRØ18 CG PLAIN 620 PM NITEL 1-11-72 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SAN DIEGO (164-91) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM CHICAGO (164-297) 2P
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DATED DECEMBER THIRTY, b6 b7C
SEVENTY ONE, RE SUSPECT
RESIDING
ILLINOIS,
INTERVIEWED JANUARY ELEVEN, INSTANT. STATES ABOUT
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
IN NINETEEN
CALIFORNIA, WHEN
STATES FBI, SAN DIEGO, OBTAINED PHOTOS OF
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FROM
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VIEWED COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB, STATING UNSUB
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BEARS STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO
INCLUDING RECEDING
IN NINETEEN
CALIFORNIA, WHEN
STATES FBI, SAN DIEGO, OBTAINED PHOTOS OF
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FROM
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VIEWED COMPOSITE SKETCH OF UNSUB, STATING UNSUB
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BEARS STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO
INCLUDING RECEDING
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SAN DIEGO,
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PARACHUTEST
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LICENSE AND KNOWN TO HAVE PERFORMED NIGHT TIME JUMPS.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, YEARS, FIVE FT., TEN INCHES, SOFT SPOKEN.
STATES SHE HEARD FROM UNRECALLED SOURCE, b7C b7D
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PARACHUTEST ,
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SAN DIEGO SKY DIVING CLUB, GILLESPIE FIELD, SANTEE, CALIFORNIA.
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CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF
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SAN DIEGO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW REGARDING Leak already Vanille
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
JBE FBI SAN DIEGO CLR
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NITEL
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
page
NORJAK
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO- TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTRO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTKO:
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
page
NORJAK
RE SALT LAKE CITY AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE; SAN DIEGO- TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES, JANUARY SIX SEVENTYTRO; AND LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTKO:
SUSPECTS:
ON JANUARY TEN SEVENTYTWO, PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED
INDIVIDUALS WERE EXHIBITED TO
b7C CLERKS FOR NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND NONE WERE- IDENTIFIED AS THE SUBJECT.
AIRMAIL COPIES TO PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO, MINNEAPOLIS, SALT LAKE CITY AND LOS ANGELES.
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 Minneapolis (164-73) I :- Phoenix (164-100) Salt Lake City (164-24) San Diego (164-91) Portland (164-41).
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TO:	SAC, SAN DIEGO	(164-91)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Re Chicago teletype to Director, San Diego, and Seattle, 12/29/71.
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NOR JAK

Re Chicago teletype to Director, San Diego, and Seattle, 12/29/71.
SUSPECT:
Portland has not yet received picture of referred to in referenced teletype.
San Diego advise if picture has been obtained. 2 - San Diego 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

Re Portland airtel to San Diego, 1/17/72.
RE: SUSPECT
aka
For the information of Portland, investigation determined that the true name of is
was interviewed at Honolulu and his presence in Honolulu at time of instant hijacking was verified.
2 - Portland 3. - San Diego (164-1) 2 - Scattle JSD/djs (5)
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Bunyan And Cooper
The Pacific Northwest, home of the legendary Paul Bunyan, giant logger and hero of the tall stories beloved by frontier America, has a new folk hero, D.B. Cooper.
Whereas Bunyan was built on the proportions of the Rockies and the redwoods, D.B. was an almost wholly unremarkable man, of middle age, medium size and ordinary Appearance, quiet and self-effacing, who did only one thing to focus interest on him. He vanished into thin air.
On a flight enroute to Reno aboard a hijacked airliner which had made a couple of stops to oblige D.B. Cooper, he dropped out of sight in the vastness of Oregon or Washington, or somewhere, with a parachute and $200,000 he had collected from the airline.
That was several months ago.
Now young guitarists sing a hit, record tune, "D.B. Cooper, Where' 'Are You?" And youngsters sport T-
shirts with the same legend.
Now young guitarists sing a hit, record tune, "D.B. Cooper, Where' 'Are You?" And youngsters sport T-
shirts with the same legend.
Law enforcement officials and judges mildly disapprove glamorizing D.B. Cooper but the record producer and the shirtmakers are happily chasing more loot than Cooper's ransom.
The hunt for Cooper has wound down. Whether he landed in the mountains and was picked up by a confederate is a matter of speculation. Some think he may have died, either in the drop or from exposure, and that some day some wandering hunter may chance upon a shred of nylon parachute, a skeleton and a satchel with $200.000 in it.
Others believe the man who called himself D.B. Cooper was a shrewd ex- paratrooper, who quietly has resumed his life somewhere upon returning from a "business trip."
F
That's why they're singing "D.B. Cooper, Where Are you?" A lot of people would really like to know. ,
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BLADE-TRIBUNE
OCEANSIDE, CALIF.
Date:
1/20/72
Edition:
Author:
Editor; THOMAS F.
,
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OCEANSIDE, CALIF.
Date:
1/20/72
Edition:
Author:
Editor; THOMAS F. XISSETT
TRIGBUNYAN AND COOPER
Character: or
Classification:
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Submitting Office:
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CHICAGO
HOUSTON
PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO
ALL OFFICES VIA WASHINGTON
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) RP
NORJAK.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST, LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO CHICAGO JANUARY TWENTY"LAST, HOUSTON TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST, AND MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTY ONE LAST ..
RE: SUSPECT AKA
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FOR INFO SACRAMENTO,
REPORTED MAKING
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STATEMENT WHILE DRINKING
IN BAJA ... b7D
CALIFORNIA, HE PARACHUTED FROM PLANE IN SEATTLE AND DISCUSSED HIJACKING DETAILS.
RE: SUSPECT AKA
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FOR INFO SACRAMENTO,
REPORTED MAKING
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STATEMENT WHILE DRINKING
IN BAJA ... b7D
CALIFORNIA, HE PARACHUTED FROM PLANE IN SEATTLE AND DISCUSSED HIJACKING DETAILS.
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FOR INFO SAN FRANCISCO AND SACRAMENTO, REFERENCED MINNEAPOLIS
TELETYPE IDENTIFIED
AS FORMER EMPLOYEE
CHICAGO, FEBRUARY
. NOTATION
IN FILE INDICATES
DETERMINED HAD
OUTSTANDING INTELLIGENCE, SUFFERED FROM
DESCRIBED WHITE MALE; BORN
FIVE FEET TEN INCHES; ONE FIFTY FIVE POUNDS; BROWN
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HAIR; GRAY EYES;
REGISTERED LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
ILLINOIS, SELECTIVE SERVICE NUMBER
RESIDENCE,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
AND
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MINNEAPOLIS, ADVISED HAVE SEEN APPROXIMATELY TWELVE OCCASIONS AND DID NOT'FEEL HE STRONGLY RESEMBLES ARTIST'S. CONCEPTION. HOWEVER, WAS NOT DISSIMILAR ENOUGH TO ELIMINATE.
SAW APPROXIMATELY YEARS AGO AND
WEARING BLACK
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AND INFORMED HE WORKED FOR
COMPANY IN PORTLAND, OREGON. BELIEVED MENTIONED IN REFERENCED LOS ANGELES TEL AT THAT TIME.
YEARS AGO AND
WEARING BLACK
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AND INFORMED HE WORKED FOR
COMPANY IN PORTLAND, OREGON. BELIEVED MENTIONED IN REFERENCED LOS ANGELES TEL AT THAT TIME. NO PHOTOGRAPH OF AVAILABLE
FILES .
RECORDS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND REVEAL
BORN
HOLDER OF DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER
WITH ADDRESS OF GENERAL DELIVERY
CALIFORNIA, EFFECTIVE NINETEEN SIXTY NINE. DESCRIBED AS
FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, GRAY
EYES,
AND HAVING RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF STATUS OF LICENSE INDICATES
ISSUED NINETEEN SIXTY NINE AND EXPIRES BIRTH DATE OF NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE. FOLLOWED BY NOTATION "SURRENDERED BY SUBJECT". NO LEGAL HISTORY, ABSTRACTS OR ACCIDENTS.
LOS ANGELES INDICES AND NCIC NEGATIVE.
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SACRAMENTO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH AND FURNISH SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
SAN FRANCISCO THROUGH LAST KNOWN ADDRESS,
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CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. PENDING. END
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SAN FRANCISCO THROUGH LAST KNOWN ADDRESS,
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CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. PENDING. END
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/25/72
Houston, Texas, supplied the following information:
traveled to Mexico. While in Mexico they rode a ferry boat b6 from the Mexican mainland to the Baja, California Peninsula b7C b7D
and while on this boat met Americans named California;
California; and
(LNU), who was Oregon. These
individuals asked to met them at a bar named in Corbo San Lucas which is at the tip of the Baja Peninsula.
Upon arriving there met the b6
individual at the bar and while drinking with them also became acquainted with an individual named
Over a period of several days they learned from that he was Illinois and had b6 b7C b7D
previously been
also stated that he had lived in Portland, Oregon and on the west coast of California for some time.
along with
boat named b7C b7D
This boat was over 40 feet long, had a
One morning that the night before, had been drinking quite heavily and had stated that he was the individual who had hijacked the
along with
boat named b7C b7D
This boat was over 40 feet long, had a
One morning that the night before, had been drinking quite heavily and had stated that he was the individual who had hijacked the Northwest Orient
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airliner over Oregon and had jumped with a parachute with $200,000. claimed to still have one of the parachutes he used in his possession on his boat. that
went into very great detail in describing how he had accomplished the hijacking.
After learning this information immediately
went to where had been anchored but discovered
that the boat and were gone. stated that he felt this was unusual inasmuch as had indicated he would be
stated that
having mentioned worked for
the west coast and that
was shown an artist conception of the indivi- dual who
stated that he felt this was unusual inasmuch as had indicated he would be
stated that
having mentioned worked for
the west coast and that
was shown an artist conception of the indivi- dual who actually hijacked the Northwest Orient airliner, and he stated that this drawing bears a close resemblance to
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Race	White
Sex	Male
Age	40-45 years
Height	5'11"
Weight	175 1bs.
Complexion	Ruddy, weathered
Hair	Dark brown with long sideburns
Voice	Low, intelligent, no noticeable accent
Characteristic	Starting to grow beard

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DB Cooper-105 FD-302>WYav. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/25/72
Freeport, Texas, telephone number supplied the following information:
were in Corbo San Lucas.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/25/72
Freeport, Texas, telephone number supplied the following information:
were in Corbo San Lucas. Baja Peninsula. Mexico, with
While in this town in Mexico on at a bar called and had
occasion to meet a man named to have been
claimed
later learned from another individual
that had been claiming thathe was a sky diver and was the individual who had hijacked the Northwest Orient Airliner in Oregon and had parachuted out.
advised that seemed to be well known bar. are
known as American.
is believed to be an
large sail
boat named
which believes is registered out of San Diego, California.
had been telling everyone that he would be in Corbo San Lucas for appeared
but he suddenly dis-
was shown an artist conception drawing of the individual who actually hijacked the above mentioned airliner and he stated that this drawing vaguely resembled
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Interviewed on 1/21/72 of Freeport, Texas
File f
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by SA
Sac
Date die
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
and he stated that this drawing vaguely resembled
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Interviewed on 1/21/72 of Freeport, Texas
File f
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by SA
Sac
Date die
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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but that he could not positively say that it looked exactly like him.
advised further that he recalls mentioning the fact that he was planning on sailing to La Paz, Mexico to spend also recalls that
was spending large sums of money and was also tipping all of the waiters very high.
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DB Cooper-107 1/25/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, HOUSTON	(164-118) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
(RE
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, HOUSTON	(164-118) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
(RE SUSPECT	aka

ReNO Col to SE, 1/21/72.
Enclosed for Scattle are mine copios each of two FD-302s reflecting interviews with by the Houston Division regarding above suspect, Enclosed for San Diego are one copy each of the above ID-392s and one copy of Los Angeles tolotype to Seattle and other offices datod 1/24/72 setting out background information regarding the above suspect,
LEADS
SRATTLE:
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Review onclosed ID-302s and mako determination regarding setting out of leads in Mexico regarding suspect
SAN DIRGO:
AT CAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
2 - Seattle (Bnc. 18) 
(2) - San Diego (Enc, 3) 1 - Houston lowe
TOP / sac (5)
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Will contact logical maritime sources to determine sail boat named is registered out of San Diego.
18) 
(2) - San Diego (Enc, 3) 1 - Houston lowe
TOP / sac (5)
164-21-45 50:50
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Will contact logical maritime sources to determine sail boat named is registered out of San Diego.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
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FBI
Date:
2/4/72
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(Type in plaintext or code)

Via	TELETYPE	URGENT
(Priority)

TO:
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
RE SUSPECT
RE HOUSTON AIRTEL TO SEATTLE JANUARY TWENTYFIVE LAST. DEVELOPED AS SUSPECT BY HOUSTON DIVISION.
FORTY FOOT SAILBOAT , RECENTLY BOASTED THAT HE WAS PERSON INVOLVED IN INSTANT HIJACKING. THE VESSEL REPORTEDLY HARBORED AT SAN DIEGO. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FORTY TO FORTYFIVE, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS.
NO RECORD OF VESSEL OR SUSPECT LOCATED AT SAN DIEGO HARBOR POLICE OR COAST GUARD.
SACRAMENTO AT DMV. DETERMINE IF SAILBOAT IS REGISTERED.
NO RECORD OF VESSEL OR SUSPECT LOCATED AT SAN DIEGO HARBOR POLICE OR COAST GUARD.
SACRAMENTO AT DMV. DETERMINE IF SAILBOAT IS REGISTERED.
SUTEL
ARMED AND DANGEROUS PENDING
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SC- 3:30 pm
Sent SE- 3:34A Per 2
DB Cooper-110
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 1P
MORJAK. 00: SEATTLE. RE SUSPECT
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RE SAN DIEGO TEL TO SACRAMENTO DATED FEBRUARY FOUR LAST. ON INSTANT DATE, BOAT REGISTRATION SECTION, CALIFORNIA DEPART- MENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) , ADVISED THEIR RECORDS REFLECT A
SAILBOAT REGISTERED ON
TO
CALIFORNIA. BOAT HAS
AND HULL NUMBER
DMV RECORDS REFLECT NOTICE OF
SALE
TO
CALIF., AND NOTICE OF SALE
TO
CALIF. NO OHER BOAT REGISTRATION COULD BE LOCATED FOR A ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED PILED FEB 71972
EGO
advised 5
a CF number TIK
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED PILED FEB 71972
EGO
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DB Cooper-111NR 039 LA PLAIN 1002 PM NITEL 2-8-72 RWM TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN DIEGO (164-91) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P.
MORJAK.
RE: SUSPECT
FBI NUMBER
ADVISES FORMERLY ACQUAINTED WITH WAS RELEASED FROM
LOS ANGELES, WHO
CALIFORNIA, IN
AFTER CONVICTION FOR
IN NINETEEN
HAS INDICATED HE WAS PARATROOPER IN
WORLD WAR TWO AND ONCE STATED
NOTES A SIMILARITY
BETWEEN ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER AND
REVEALS
RELEASED FROM FCI,
ON
LOS ANGELES.
END PAGE ONE
Advised VH
UNDER CUSPO, Supervising 6
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FUR 84072
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PAGE TWO
ORIGINALLY SENTENCED
IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT, LOS ANGELES, TO TERM OF TEN YEARS
FOR
WMA DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN 6'2" 178 MINNESOTA, SIX FEET TWO, ONE SEVENTY EIGHT POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, HAZEL EYES.
INQUIRY, U.S. PROBATION OFFICE, LOS ANGELES, REVEALS CASE TRANSFERRED TO U.S. PROBATION OFFICE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
SAN DIEGO CONTACT U.S. PROBATION OFFICE AND ATTEMPT ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST AND CONDUCT OTHER LOGICAL
PROBATION OFFICE AND ATTEMPT ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST AND CONDUCT OTHER LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH IF HE IS LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
LLC FBI SAN DIEGO FOR FIVE TELS
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AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK (RE SUSPECT
AKA.,
Re Houston airtel to Seattle dated 1/25/72; San Diego teletype to Sacramento dated 2/4/72; Sacramento teletype to San Diego dated 2/7/72.
Enclosed herewith for Los Angeles are two copies each of FD-302's of
For information of Los Angeles, enclosed FD-302s reflect background information furnished by and
in connection with suspect
-
It is noted Sacramento Division advised that
sailboat was registered on Ło
traiter
Registration Number with huit number
resides California.
Department of Motor Vehicles records reflect notice
of sale
to
California, and notice of sale California.
Department of Motor Vehicles records reflect notice
of sale
to
California, and notice of sale California.
to
Harbor Police, San Diego, California, advised his Port of Entry records for San Diego reflect no
2 = Los Angeles (Enc. 4) 2 --- Seattle (164-81) I - Houston (164-118) (Info) (2 - San Diego Java TLK:THE (7) )
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Check
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record of a sailboat named as entering the San Diego Harbor. He further advised no sailboat bearing registration number has been recorded as entering San Diego Harbor.
LEADS
LOS ANGELES
AT EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA: Will conduct investigation residence
to determine 11 a sailboat named wich possible registration number so, conduct appropriate investigation considering as suspect as set forth in enclosed FD-302's.
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
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FBI Date: 2/11/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE
FROM :
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
NORJACK
RE: SUSPECT
RE SAN DIEGO
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FBI Date: 2/11/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE
FROM :
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
NORJACK
RE: SUSPECT
RE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO LAS VEGAS FEBRUARY ELEVEN INSTANT. RENO
NEVADA, THIS DATE ADVISED HE IS
COMPANY OPERATING IN NEVADA AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA,
ON NOVEMBER. TWENTYFOUR LAST WAS
WORKING. REPORTED FOR WORK AT SIX FIFTEEN AM AND OUT AT THREE THIRTY PM.
ADVISED
WORKED AS
YEARS
AGO.
AND AT A LATER DATE
UNTIL MID NINETEEN SEVENTY WHEN
ATTEMPTED TO
WHO WERE
TOLD
AND ARGUMENT ENSUED .. LAST TIME SAW
YAS
NINETEEN SEVENTY
WHEN
1 Las Vegas 1 San Diego (AM)
CALIFORNIA. 16491-52
JAN : eab (2) Approved:
Sent
M
Special Agent in Charge
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PAGE TWO DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CAPTIONED MATTER. STATED HAD NEVER BEEN TO PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAD NEVER JUMPED FROM AIRPLANE. A WMA, BORN AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, HEIGHT FIVE FEET EIGHT AND A QUARTER INCHES, WEIGHT TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, HAIR GRAY BROWN, WEARS MUSTACHE AND IS HEAVY SET.
A WMA, BORN AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, HEIGHT FIVE FEET EIGHT AND A QUARTER INCHES, WEIGHT TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, HAIR GRAY BROWN, WEARS MUSTACHE AND IS HEAVY SET.
HOSPITAL, RENO, NEVADA, THIS DATE, AFTER REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS
ADVISED HE HAD
SAID IT WAS HIS CONSIDERED OPINION SUCH A SHOCK AS THAT ENCOUNTERED IN LANDING ON THE GROUND AFTER A PARACHUTE JUMP WOULD KILL A MAN WITH THIS CONDITION. HE SAID IF BY CHANCE DID SURVIVE SUCH A SHOCK HE WOULD BE CRIPPLED FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.
THIS DATE
DISPLAYED A TIME CARD" FOR 
INDICATING 
REPORTED FOR WORK SIX FIFTEEN A.M. NOVEMBER
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TWENTYFOUR LAST AND CHECKED OUT THREE THIRTY P.M. NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR LAST. TIME CARD SHOWS
RENO SEVEN AM
RENO TEN THIRTY AND
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CALIFORNIA, AND RETURNED RENO THREE THIRTY P.M. WHEN HE CHECKED OUT. UNABLE TO RECALL IF PERSONALLY TURNED IN TIME SHEET BUT BELIEVE IF SOME ONE OTHER THAN DID TURN IT IN HE WOULD RECALL THE INCIDENT.
UNABLE TO RECALL IF PERSONALLY TURNED IN TIME SHEET BUT BELIEVE IF SOME ONE OTHER THAN DID TURN IT IN HE WOULD RECALL THE INCIDENT.
UNITED AIRLINES HAS FLIGHTS TO PORTLAND OREGON FROM RENO DEPARTING AT ELEVEN FORTY A.M. AND AT EIGHT TWENTYFIVE D.M.
WESTERN AIRLINES HAS ONE FLIGHT TO PORTLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO WATCH DEPARTS RENO SIX FORTY P.M.
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED LAS VEGAS DIVISION. AIRMAIL COPY TO SAN DIEGO.
DB Cooper-120^^- FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 2/24/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO
FROM
WILSAC,
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE, (149-131) P
SUBJECT : NORJAK 164-91-177
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RE :
Captioned individual has been suggested as a possible suspect in this case by the Las Cruces, New Mexico Policy Department.
88-5995)
For information Seattle and San Diego, was arrested by Bureau Agents, San Diego, California, the case captioned AKA - FUGITIVE, UFAP - WORTHLESS CHECKS." San Diego see report of SA dated 2/1/72, at San Diego in this matter.
88-5995)
For information Seattle and San Diego, was arrested by Bureau Agents, San Diego, California, the case captioned AKA - FUGITIVE, UFAP - WORTHLESS CHECKS." San Diego see report of SA dated 2/1/72, at San Diego in this matter.
described as :
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
DOB
POB
Height
5 IIW
Weight
165
Brownish gray
Hair Eyes
Green
164-91-53 C.
LEADS
SEARCHED OUZ . 1.IDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Fran
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
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SAN DIEGO DIVISION 
2 - San Diego (RAM)
2 - Seattle (164-81) (RAM) 3 - Albuquerque (2 - 149-131) (1 - 88-3896)
in AQ 149-131
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Will ascertain if still in custody, U. S. Marshal, San Diego, or in the San Diego County Jail, and ascertain whereabouts on pertinent dates this case.
Will forward current photographs of Seattle for elimination purposes. to
ALBUQUERQUE DIVISION
AT LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
Will ascertain if has been returned to local custody from San Diego and if so, handle same investigation as requested above.
to
ALBUQUERQUE DIVISION
AT LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
Will ascertain if has been returned to local custody from San Diego and if so, handle same investigation as requested above.
SPSO Humboldt County, 50
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AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
PROM:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
NORJAK
00: Seatsle
PE: Enclosed for Seattle and Portland is one xerox copy each of a photo of
On 3/6/72, as a result of being contacted on another investigative matter, California, furnished the following information to SA DONALD R. BELMONT:
When he heard the news of captioned hijacking, and the fact that it occurred in the Oregon area and the hijacker used the name COOPER, he immediately thought of who was last known to be
in Portland, Oregon, He has no information that was the hijacker, nor has he any particular reason to believe could be the hijacker; however, the locality of the hijacking torether with the fact that
in the past, caused him to wonder about the possibility.
Seattle (Enc1-1)
20 San Diego 2 Portland (164-41) (Enel-1)
DRB : Ige (6)
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DB Cooper-123
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stated
wore
About
Colorado, with their
He was subsequently arrested by the FBI in San Diego, in on charges of transporting a stolen motor vehicle interstate, and he served some time in the federal reformatory at Arizona, While at he received
After was released from
prison, areas, Where
he returned to the he remained for several months. He subsequently left, and lost track of him, as did also who also live in
and
but is still living in
Several years ago, possibly about
they phonetic ),
learned
Washington, that
had seen working In Portland, Oregon, and had talked in Portland, to a After learning this.
in Portland,
but they never received any reply
have taken
In
while on a trip to
checked the telephone book in Portland, Oregon, and found a listing for
which indicated
did not contact
to contact this individual to determine if He stated he was reluctant to contact
because of fact that
together with the
does not want to have any contact
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did not contact
to contact this individual to determine if He stated he was reluctant to contact
because of fact that
together with the
does not want to have any contact
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was shown the artist's drawing of the Unsub, and he stated he saw no resemblance between this drawing and head is rounder
and the face is fuller. However, he acknowledged that the age, height, Weight, color of eves and hair of the Unsub were generally similar
captioned
San Diego file ET AL. TISI: IDA , Bufile reflects in San Diego,
that
was arrested
California, on ThisE charges involving a stolen in bo. on and recovered in Illinois, on he was sentenced In u.S. District Court, San Diego, to custody of the Attorney General for three years, the first four months to be in confinement, with the balance of sentence being suspended, and he was placed on three years probation. The following description of was obtained at time of arrest:
Race
White Male
Sex
Birth
POB
Height
5+11" 180 1bs.
Weight
Hair
Black, with some gray Brown
Eyes
Occupation
Marital status
Residence
Social Security Number FBI #
The only photograph of contained in the San Diego
Weight
Hair
Black, with some gray Brown
Eyes
Occupation
Marital status
Residence
Social Security Number FBI #
The only photograph of contained in the San Diego InSMY file is on a Colorado driver's license issued which shows him wearing glasses and hair in creticut style, copy of which is enclosed.
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sometimes but not always, and usually wore a mustache Never knew him to smoke
Raleigh cigarettes, stating he was a heavy cigar smoker. Stated complexion might be considered dark, or olive, as he tans easily.
has no knowledge that has ever had any training in flying or parachute jumping. Stated at one time, while still in
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had planned
but this never materialized, while
Stated
during World War II, and suffered service. Does not know if effects.
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have the
during this now suffers any after-
advised that to date, he has been unable b6 in Portland, in b7C
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nor does he still b7D
have the address seen the Portland directory (PH) in
Does not know the address of
Washington' and does. not know the
last name or address of
stated that after viewing the artist's sketch he does not believe the Unsub is if this is a close portrayal of the Unsub. He stated, however, that it would not surprise him to learn involved in something like this his unpredictable :
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The above information is being furnished for the consideration of the Seattle and Portland offices, for whatever action is deemed appropriate.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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in OPTICHAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) 301-15.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE.
10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) 301-15.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE. (164-81)
was/br
FROM : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (2)
DATE:"
3/3/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
2/10/72.
Re : San Diego airtel to Los Angeles, dated Re suspect, also known as b6 
The following investigation was conducted by SA C. ROBERT STRANGER:
On 2/16/72, El Segundo. California, advised that in at instant address.
1966,
described
as: follows :
Age
Build Height
Hair
Eyes
Complexion
With
at the time:
She continued that the
until 1969, and then. moved in El Segundo.
Based on the description of the home and approximate location furnished 
crs/bjb (6)
3030-KX
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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SEARCHED.ANJEKED SERIALIZED L PIED 50 MAR 8 - 1972
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was located and interviewed at El Segundo, California.
ANJEKED SERIALIZED L PIED 50 MAR 8 - 1972
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was located and interviewed at El Segundo, California. advised as follows :
He was employed by California, from as At that time, he possessed a boat. He could not recall the hull number or CF Number of this boat. He stated it definitely was advised he has also owned
not boat, and currently owns a outboard which he purchased this year. This is the only boat which he currently possesses, and advised it has CF Number
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alleged to have made statements while drinking in Baja, Mexico, indicating he was involved in or had knowledge of the Seattle hijacking. Subsequently, it was ascertained by the Minneapolis Division that in Baja. on was apparently identical to known to have resided in the Chicago, Illinois; Portland, Oregon;
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has resided in El suspect, or the unknown subject in this matter, and does not resemble the artist's conception, it does not appear he
Since
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Segundo since is considerably younger than the
has resided in El suspect, or the unknown subject in this matter, and does not resemble the artist's conception, it does not appear he is in any way connected with the who was in Baja, Mexico during 1971, or the Norjak matter.
concerning In view of the above, no further investigation
or boats registered to him, is being conducted by the Los Angeles Division. b7C
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 -
DB Cooper-128 3/9/72
AIRTEL
TOI
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM: SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) (₽)
NORJAK 00$ Seattle
VHSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re :
b6 b7C
Enclosed herewith for information San Francisco" is one copy of Albuquerque airtel to San Diego dated 2/24/72.
The following investigation was conducted by SA HERBERT F. GREATHOUSE at Las Cruces, Nev Nexico!
Contact was hed with who was formerly who IS the Las cruces New Mexico, area end advised that he b6 b7C
cannot be more specific as vo the whereabouts of the subject than that which was outlined in a complaint filed by SA at Las Cruces against on a recent WAte Milch will be contained in the substantive
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Universal File Case Number
164A SE 81 -la(8)
Field Office Acquiring Evidence
PHOENIX
Serial # of Originating Document
Date Received
4-6-92
b7D
From
(Address of Contributor)
By
b6 b7C
(rame or special agent)
To Be Returned Yes No
Receipt Given Yes No
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6 (e) Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title:
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: Original notes re interview of
b6
Photos of
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DB Cooper-133164 A SE 81 /A(8)
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b7D
164 A SE 81-A(8) b6 b7C b7D £
DB Cooper-135164A SE 81-11(8)
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-137Please return photos to file # 164A 5€ 81 1A Rucdon 0/7/92 Thurs
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DB Cooper-138B
BUR 164-2111. SE 154-81
B
BUR 164-2111 .SE 154-81
DB Cooper-139164-0-152(1).
DB Cooper-133164 A SE 81 /A(8)
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164 A SE 81-A(8) b6 b7C b7D £
DB Cooper-135164A SE 81-11(8)
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DB Cooper-137Please return photos to file # 164A 5€ 81 1A Rucdon 0/7/92 Thurs
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DB Cooper-138B
BUR 164-2111. SE 154-81
B
BUR 164-2111 .SE 154-81
DB Cooper-139164-0-152(1).
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JAN
2 1973
PA164-571-100(2)
DB Cooper-140
Rx 164-571-10(2)FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
164 A 571
1AT
Field File No.
Serial # of Originating Document
OO and File No.
SE 164 A 81
Date Received 4-5-89
From
(Name of Contributor) FBI
(Address of Contributor)
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
City and State
By
(Name of Special Agent)
To Be Returned Yes No
Receipt Given Yes No
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title:
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT Hijacking
00 : SEATTLE
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: Original notes re interview of
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OUTSide CHICAGO
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Door Step
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Ger
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will find THE
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CONTACT
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DB-Cooper-142FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
164 A 571
1A6
Field File No.
Description: Original notes re interview of
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DB Cooper-141b6
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OUTSide CHICAGO
Go
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Door Step
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CONTACT
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DB-Cooper-142FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
164 A 571
1A6
Field File No.
88-1-11080
Serial # of Originating Document
OO and File No.
SE
16 41 81
Date Received 4-5-89
From
(Name of Contributor) FBI -7
(Address of Contributor) FLAGSTAFF, AZ
WCity and Stotal
By
(Name of Special Agent)
To Be Returned Yes No Receipt Given Yes No
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title: NORJAK AIRCRAFT HiJACKING 00; SEATTLE.
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: Original notes re interview of
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-143b6
Given Before
b7C b7D
neveu saint
b6
b7C b7D 4-5-89 4:05 pm
yas ago
no
talking about b6
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P.B. Cooper
mas and spoke with de life in general - good time. when D.B. Cooper
mentioned
cut off contact
has
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AKAL
DB Cooper-144 FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
164 A 571
1A5
Field File No.
Cooper
mentioned
cut off contact
has
b6
b7C ৳7D
AKAL
DB Cooper-144 FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
164 A 571
1A5
Field File No.
88482
Serial # of Originating Document.
OO and File No. SE 164 A 81
Date Received 4-3-89
From
(Name of Contributor) FBI
(Address of Contributor) FLAGSTAFF, AZ
(City and Statel
By
(Name of Special Agent)
To Be Returned Yes No
Receipt Given Yes No
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title: NORJAK; AIRCRAFT HijaCKING 00 : SEATTLE
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: Original notes re interview of
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DB Cooper-145
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4-3-89
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LAST SAW
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has
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DB Cooper-146FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
Field File No.
PX 164A -571
-4
Serial # of Originating Document
00 and File No.
SE 1644 - 81
Date Received
12/27/85 1-7-86
From
Az Dav
(Name of Contributor)
(Address of Contributor)
PHOENIX, AZ
(City and State)
By
(Name of Special Agent)
To Be
SE 1644 - 81
Date Received
12/27/85 1-7-86
From
Az Dav
(Name of Contributor)
(Address of Contributor)
PHOENIX, AZ
(City and State)
By
(Name of Special Agent)
To Be Returned Yes No Receipt Given No Yes
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e),Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title:
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: @ Original notes re interview of
O/C Photo of
Contante sent to Seattle via
Letter datel 2-27-80- dt
b6
b7C
DB Cooper-147FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85)
Field File No.
Px: 164-571
Serial # of Originating Document
OO and File No.
Date Received
1/7/86
From
Drivers License
(Name of Contributor) ADOT
(Address of Contributor)
Phoenix, AZ
(City and State)
By
DA
(Name of Special Agent)
To Be Returned Yes No
Receipt Given Yes No
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title:
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: Original notes re interview of
1 photo
b6 b7C
DB
Yes No
Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Yes No
Title:
Reference:
(Communication Enclosing Material)
Description: Original notes re interview of
1 photo
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DB Copper 148
b6 b7CPx: IL4-571
DB Cooper-150b6 b7C
w/m, dob 5'7", 150#, bro/610 AND. b6
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GLENDALE, AZ
AZ D/L
SE 164-81 Px 164-571
DB Cooper-152
Polaroid C570221636385FD-340 REV. (6-14-77)
Rx 164-571-1w(2)
Field File No.
16 0 45767
00 and File No.
de 164- 81
Date Received
8/14/80
From
Seattle
(NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR)
(ADDRESS OF CONTRIBUTOR)
(CITY AND STATE)
By
(NAME OF SPECIAL AGENT)
To Be Returned Yes
Roceipt Given Yes No No
Description: Your artists composites two black& white + two color depicting the Noyak
DB Cooper-153 BUR 164-2111 11-30-71 DB Cooper-154
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SPECIAL AGENT
b6 b7C
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ROOM 710. FEDERAL BUILDING 915 SECOND AVENUE SEATTLE, WA 98174
206/622-0460-164-0-157(+)
Rx 164-571-100(2)
164-0-157 (1)
Q4164-571-10(2)
DB Cooper-155
(BA144-5-71-10(2)FD-3408 (Rev. 10-3-77)
(Title)
(File No.
FEDERAL BUILDING 915 SECOND AVENUE SEATTLE, WA 98174
206/622-0460-164-0-157(+)
Rx 164-571-100(2)
164-0-157 (1)
Q4164-571-10(2)
DB Cooper-155
(BA144-5-71-10(2)FD-3408 (Rev. 10-3-77)
(Title)
(File No.)
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DIDENY

DB Cooper-156FD-340 REV. (6-14-77)
Field File No.
164-571-1A(1)
00 and File No
Seattle 164-81
Date Received
11/28/79
From
( NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR)
(ADDRESS OF CONTRIBUTOR)
By gently
(OITY AND STATE)
(NAME OF SPECIAL AGENT)
To Be Returned Yes Receipt Given Yes No No
Description: Xerox copies of two Wetten adelanto
b6
b7C
b7D b7F
1 esox y envelope
STATE)
(NAME OF SPECIAL AGENT)
To Be Returned Yes Receipt Given Yes No No
Description: Xerox copies of two Wetten adelanto
b6
b7C
b7D b7F
1 esox y envelope Containing te about two
b6
b7C
Vatten
b7D b7F
Cory Y cfacandi envelopes.
DB Cooper-1579
FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1.
Date of transcription
12/4/79
tiality, number came to the Major Fraud Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Building, Phoenix, Arizona, and made available the following-described letters:
Letter Number 1: Dated
(no year) to:
b6
b7C
b7D
b7F
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
Letter Number 2: Dated
(no year) to:
b6
b7C
b7D
b7F
One envelope addressed to
b6
with a return
b7C
b7D b7F
The letter is postmarked
b7F
b7D P.M. 15 May, 1978.
advised that she would telephonically contact SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to further explain and discusss the letters which she has made available.
b6
b7C
b7D
b7F

Interviewed on 11/28/79
at
Phoenix, Arizona
File	# Phoenix 164-571->
by SA bgb Date dictated	12/4/79

b6
b7C
This
b6
b7C
b7D
b7F

Interviewed on 11/28/79
at
Phoenix, Arizona
File	# Phoenix 164-571->
by SA bgb Date dictated	12/4/79

b6
b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the property of the FBI and is loaned fo your ogency; It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-170
b6
who requested strict confiden-
Arizona, telephone b7C b7D
b7F
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.164-571-2

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EG - DEC .4.1979 × FBI --- PHOENIX

b6 b7C
DB Cooper-171AIRTEL
12/14/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re PX telephone call from SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to
b7C
Enclosed for Seattle are the following documents:
b6
b7C
dated
1. Two original letters addressed to both signed 
b7D b7F
2. One original envelope addressed to
b6 b7c b7D b7F
and postmarked 5/15/79.
Two original letters addressed to both signed 
b7D b7F
2. One original envelope addressed to
b6 b7c b7D b7F
and postmarked 5/15/79. 3. Original and one copy of an FD-302 and interview notes concerning the receipt of the letters and envelope from b6 b7C b7D
4. Two copies of an insert re investigation conducted at Phoenix, Arizona.
5. Xerox copy of
1 b7F
b7D b7F
2 - Seattle (Enc. 8) 2 - Portland (Enc. 8) - Phoenix
JCR: bgb
(4)
Ju
DESTRUCTION DATE
6/14/80 FILE
STRIPPED
INITIAL JCK
/20/79
RETAIN
JUSTIFICATION
164-576€
Search
Serialized
Indexed
Filed
*
DB Cooper-174
b6 Seattle, Supervisor on 11/21/79, and Phoenix telephone call to Portland, SA on 12/5/79.PX 164-571 JCK: bgb
Enclosed for Portland is one copy each of the above letters, envelope, news item and two copies of the FD-302 and two copies of the insert.
current residence
b6
Arizona, telephone number
b7C
has been extremely difficult to interview on a personal basis. b7D As mentioned in the enclosed insert, she is extremely fearful
b7F
During the dictation of this communication,
b6
telephonically advised the true name of b7D
b7C
is as follows:
b7F
b6
1979,
b7D As mentioned in the enclosed insert, she is extremely fearful
b7F
During the dictation of this communication,
b6
telephonically advised the true name of b7D
b7C
is as follows:
b7F
b6
1979, address
b7C
and was
and would
b7D
be living in
b7F
In the event leads are set forth to interview b6 regarding his possible knowledge of the NORJAK case, b7C it is imperative that identity as the b7D
original source of this information not be disclosed in any manner. It is to be noted that
b7F
No further investigation in this matter is deemed necessary at Phoenix, Arizona, at this time, and case should be placed in RUC status.
2*
DB Cooper-175UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, PHOENIX
ATTN: SA
DATE:
7/24/80
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
164-571
1
SUBJECT: NORJAK CAA-HIJACK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111
Enclosed are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the 'NORJAK unsub, aka DAN COOPER, D. B. COOPER,with and without glasses. L
THE CRIME
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male' boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon.
L
THE CRIME
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male' boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb . which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Washington, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and the money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and two airline 'stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane (Boeing 727) to be opened during the flight.
hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane (Boeing 727) to be opened during the flight.
164-0
D- PX 1 - SE JKM
SEARCHED INDEXED De SERIALIZED NO FILED
AUG 1 4 1980
POI - PHOENIX 4
Neg- 8/8/80
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-571-5-
DB Cooper-176
b6 b7C
0
b6 b7CSE 164-81
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel .- It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when. the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composites were prepared initially and sometime later the color composites were prepared to! epict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Age	Mid 40's
Height	5'10" to 6'
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Age	Mid 40's
Height	5'10" to 6'
Weight	170 to 180 1bs.
Complexion	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair	Dark brown or black, parted on the left combed back
Eyes	Possibly brown, during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics	Smoked Raleigh filters typé cigarettes
Wearing Apparel	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type) ; black rain type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 12 x 14 inches; brown shoes
Remarks	Very polite at all times

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-177
- 2 -VZCZCHQ0185 00 AFO DE HQ 0185 3150115 ZNR UUUUU 0 102257Z NOV 81 FM
shoes
Remarks	Very polite at all times

ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-177
- 2 -VZCZCHQ0185 00 AFO DE HQ 0185 3150115 ZNR UUUUU 0 102257Z NOV 81 FM DIRECTOR FBI (164-211) TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES IMMEDIATE
PERSONAL ATTENTION
BT
164-571 I
UN CLAS
NORJACK; CAA-HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE (164-81)
ON NOVEMBER 13, 1981, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA, UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, WILL RELEASE TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE A MOTION PICTURE TITLED "THE PURSUIT OF D. B. COOPER." THE MOTION PICTURE IS BASED ON THE CAPTIONED CASE.
IN ITS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES IS OFFERING A ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. B. COOPER" FOR AIRCRAFT PIRACY. THE ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS STATE IN PART "IF YOU HAVE SUCH INFORMATION AS TO THE REAL D. B. COOPER, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY . THIS OFFER EXPIRES MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 1, 1981."
1. 2. 3. 4
R IM
advised 15/01/11
8
3
164-571-6
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FBI- PHOENIX
DB Cooper-178
b6 b7CPAGE TWO DE HQ 0185 UNCLAS
UNIVERSAL PICTURES INITIATED THE REWARD OFFER ON ITS OWN VOLITION TO PROMOTE THE
NOV 10 1981
FBI- PHOENIX
DB Cooper-178
b6 b7CPAGE TWO DE HQ 0185 UNCLAS
UNIVERSAL PICTURES INITIATED THE REWARD OFFER ON ITS OWN VOLITION TO PROMOTE THE MOTION PICTURE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT SHOULD "D. B. COOPER" BE IDENTIFIED.
EACH OFFICE IS INSTRUCTED TO FURNISH SEATTLE, THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN, ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR CITIZENS. NO INVESTIGATION IS TO BE CONDUCTED BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED. SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION AND ADVISE OFFICES OF NECESSARY INVESTIGATION.
ALL OFFICES ARE TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN CAPTIONED CRIME WAS COMMITTED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1971, UNSUB AKA D. B. COOPER WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING A WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, 5' 10" TO 6' Ø", 170 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION, AND LATIN APPEARANCE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
0185.
NNNN
DB Cooper-179AIRTEL
11/25/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM : SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (RUC) 
1
SUBJECT:
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
SEATTLE
The following information is being furnished to Seattle for whatever action deemed appropriate.
On 11/16/81 Phoenix, Arizona, telephone
(work telephonically
furnished the following information:
advised
On 11/16/81 Phoenix, Arizona, telephone
(work telephonically
furnished the following information:
advised that in 1968, he had attended the
Virginia. At this time he became very well acquainted with one
who was
from the state
of Montana, and was also attending According to his first name of always went by initials and always talked about wanting to since he was into sky diving pretty
heavily. advised that he had thought about this over the years and that a sketch of Cooper seen by him in the newspaper looked a lot like further described as being
a white male, 5' 8" tall, 130 pounds, believed to be from (phonetic) Montana, in excellent physical condition
was known to have a tattoo of
advised that at the conclusion of
had obtained had returned
address
in Montana. He stated he had obtained but had lost it and that he had not heard from since.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 1
2 - Seattle 
2- Phoenix FC/kjw (3) kw 1*
DESTRUCTION DATE INITIAL RETAIN
JUSTIFICATION
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DB Cooper-180
Indexed
164-571-7
Filed
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO.
- Seattle 
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JUSTIFICATION
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DB Cooper-180
Indexed
164-571-7
Filed
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TO : SAC, PHOENIX
164-571
DATE:
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FROM :
SC
SUBJECT:
NORJACK:
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
On 12/1/81, telephonically contacted this office.
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advised that she had met him
lived there also.
Later
moved into a bouse near
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to California.
have reported this information to the
Phoenix PD that
stated that why she is reporting him for who he
is, D.B. Cooper. stated that she has several pictures of him and that he fits the description of Cooper and looks like the
stated that she has several pictures of him and that he fits the description of Cooper and looks like the pictures printed in the newspapers.
advised even though could not describe him as
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DATE:
12/18/81
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SPC
SUBJECT:
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CAA - HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571)
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On the evening of 12/18/81.
Christmas tree lot on
called
the office to advise
found a money bag, U. S.
Federal Bank Bag, which is 8 - 10 years old. He said it must
have come in with a batch of Christmas trees from up north.
He said he called because of the D.B. COOPER hijacking
which occurred about 10 years ago. He does not have a phone
at
The trees are from
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Oregon.
COOPER hijacking
which occurred about 10 years ago. He does not have a phone
at
The trees are from
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Oregon. He said if anyone ## interested he will hold the bag.
ŞA advised writer to make memo to file.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 1-80) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 5010-114
trU.s. Government Printing Office: 1980-111-153/8042 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571-8) (RUC) 
DATE:
2/17/82
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
Re Phoenix memo of SC
dated 12/1/81.
On 12/10/81 and 12/21/81, attempted contact was made with
a
at Phoenix, Arizona, results
of which were negative. On 1/8/82, contact was made with at which time she related that she felt that her initial information provided to the FBI on or about 12/1/81 was false information and that she requested that all items given to the FBI be returned to her.
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Late con man may have been 'D.B. Cooper'
Government informer, skyjacker same person, magazine claims By Robert Macy Associated Press
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A dozen years ago today, "D.B. Cooper," laden with two parachutes and 10,000 $20 bills, inched his way down the rear stairway of a Boeing 727 jetliner and plunged into stormy Oregon skies, history books and oblivion.
Cooper," laden with two parachutes and 10,000 $20 bills, inched his way down the rear stairway of a Boeing 727 jetliner and plunged into stormy Oregon skies, history books and oblivion.
Now a Las Vegas magazine writer says Cooper actually was a Missouri con man and purported government informer named Jack Coffelt who took the secrets of that chill November night to his grave four years later.
The writer, Byron Brown, says he and his father, James Brown, a cell mate of Coffelt at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta in the 1950s, accompanied the self-proclaimed hijacker to Oregon in 1974 in a futile'd search for the $200,000.
FBI agents discount Brown's story, although they admit Coffelt ranks "in the top 20" among 933 Cooper
candidates they have developed over the years.
Brown contends the FBI has ignored the Coffelt theory because Coffelt spent half of his adult life in prison and the other half in gray areas working for the government.
Cooper has been something of a romantic hero to the public since he tied a sack of money around his waist, strapped parachutes to his chest and back and plunged off the rear stairway of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on Nov, 24, 1971.
hero to the public since he tied a sack of money around his waist, strapped parachutes to his chest and back and plunged off the rear stairway of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on Nov, 24, 1971.
The incident remains America's only unsolved hijacking. .
It began in the twilight hours at Portland International Airport when a man listed on the manifest as Dan Cooper boarded the Boeing 727 with : 36 other passengers and a crew of six.
Brown, writing in this month's issue of the Las Vegan magazine, said the craft was only one-third full on the busy holiday eve because Coffelt had made numerous reservations, knowing the no-shows would leave the back of the plane empty for him.
As 305 began its 30-minute hop to Seattle, Cooper
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gave stewardess Florence Schaffner a note saying he had a bomb in
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gave stewardess Florence Schaffner a note saying he had a bomb in his attache case. He demanded $200,000 and four parachutes. She rode next to the hijacker om the brief flight and has said 1954 prison photos of Coffelt, plus later photos taken by Brown, bear a striking resemblance to the man.
Seattle lawyer George LeBissoniere sat three rows. from Cooper. He said Coffelt's pictures are "the closest thing I'd ever seen" to the mystery man on Flight 305.
Both had viewed scores of FBI photos in the weeks. after the hijacking.
In Seattle, Cooper let the 36 passengers and two stewardesses disembark. Three crewmen and steward- ess Tina Mucklow were told to stay. Once the money and parachutes were on board, Cooper demanded the plane take off with the rear stairway down. The captain said that could not be done. The plane lifted off, stairway up, heading south toward Cooper's announced destination - Mexico.
Retired FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach of Portland, who spent thousands of hours in pursuit of Cooper,
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Retired FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach of Portland, who spent thousands of hours in pursuit of Cooper,
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"I think he wanted to get out of the plane as soon as it took off, as soon as the plane was high enough to jump," he said. "But he had trouble getting the stairway open. He had to get Tina to help him. Then he was looking out in the dark, the wind blowing like Billy Hell. It took a lot of time to work up his guts.'
It took 35 minutes, in fact, for Cooper to depart the . craft.
According to Brown, Coffelt recounted to him that as he descended the rear staircase in cold, blinding rain, turbulence jolted the plane and pitched him off before he could sight a beacon marking the location of a waiting partner ..
Coffelt talked of tumbling through the stormy sky, trying frantically to open a faulty parachute on his back, then dropping the money as he grabbed for a chute on his chest, Brown said.
*.. Himmelsbach said one of the four chutes was sewn up and given to the hijacker by accident.
a faulty parachute on his back, then dropping the money as he grabbed for a chute on his chest, Brown said.
*.. Himmelsbach said one of the four chutes was sewn up and given to the hijacker by accident. He denied. claims the faulty chute was, designed to foil the hijacker, emphasizing that authorities : had feared Cooper planned to take a hostage with him.
"We don't have the right to sentence someone to 'death," the retired agent said.
Coffelt told Brown he crashed to the ground in a canyon miles from his planned landing spot, severely injuring his legs. He eventually was able to rendezvous with his unidentified partner, but he, his partner, the Browns and an army of authorities never were able to find the loot.
About $5,000 in bills with serial numbers matching those on the money given to Cooper was found on a sand bar near Vancouver, Wash., in February 1980, but the remainder is believed to be moldering in the rugged Cascade Mountain foothills.
Himmelsbach said years of searching for Dan Cooper - who mistakenly was dubbed D.B. when a reporter wrote a story using hearsay information from police - have convinced him Cooper was "a loser, an ex-con who was reaching the end of his
when a reporter wrote a story using hearsay information from police - have convinced him Cooper was "a loser, an ex-con who was reaching the end of his string."
The description fits Coffelt, who was born in Joplin, Mo., in 1916, raised in Picher, Okla., sentenced to a reformatory when he was 15, winding up in federal penitentiaries in Atlanta and. Leavenworth.
After leaving Leavenworth, he attended the Univer- sity of Kansas at Lawrence, then lived in Lawrence off and on afterward.
Robert. Hoyt, a Lawrence resident and technical writer for the CIA, said he knew Coffelt for years.
"Jack was full of stories, some of which were true and some of which weren't," Hoyt said. "Sometimes he had stories about the FBI. I don't know that he was ever seriously involved with them, but they knew every time he came to town."
Coffelt bragged of working with the FBI and CIA and flashed FBI identification, according to both Brown and Hoyt.
In Portland, FBI agent Dorwin Schreuder said that he had "heard of Coffelt's alleged participation" in the hijacking through Brown's work but when asked, whether Coffelt ever had worked for the agency, he: replied,
In Portland, FBI agent Dorwin Schreuder said that he had "heard of Coffelt's alleged participation" in the hijacking through Brown's work but when asked, whether Coffelt ever had worked for the agency, he: replied, "The FBI never comments on the use of its informants one way or another."
Reached in Hawaii, where her husband died of a heart attack in 1976, Tave Coffelt refused to discuss his past.
Robert L. Dobbs, a Memphis attorney who had represented Jack Coffelt, said the ex-con had claimed to do undercover work for the FBI. He said Coffelt once boasted, "With my reputation, I can get in with any criminal that they might want to check on."
: Dobbs said he knew Coffelt had been in Portland shortly before the hijacking. Could his client have been : the elusive Cooper?
"He was the type of person who wanted to do something daring and original before he left this Earth," Dobbs responded. "He'd come up with the spectacular, that's for sure."
DB Cooper-185Complaint Form
FD-71 (Rev. 8-29-74)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
AKA
D.
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
AKA
D.B. Copper-164-571-5
Character of case
164
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic
Date
7-18-85
Time
80%
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
W	

Male
Female	5-9	Sandy Brn	Slender
Age	Weight	Eyes	Complexion	Social Security Number
135-140	Green

Scars, marks or other data Wears Wire Rim Glasses
Facts of complaint
on instant Date
called and stated that
is D. B. Cooper, the Sky Jacken. The Complainant stated that he had seen the movie about D. B. cooper. He told that he was the man that the movie was about.
The Complainant stated that he had seen the movie about D. B. cooper. He told that he was the man that the movie was about. The Subject now lives at the The Subject has mentioned the Sport coatand classes that he wore during the hijacking. that the Subject Lives at is located in Az
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Subject's name and aliases
AKA
Character of case
164
D. B. Cooper
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic
Date
7-18-85
Time 80%
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
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Małe
Female	5-9	Sandy
Personal Telephonic
Date
7-18-85
Time 80%
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number

Subject's Description	Race	Sex	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
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Małe
Female	5-9	Sandy Brn	Slender
Age	Weight 135-140	Eyes Green	Complexion	Social Security Number

Scars, marks or other data Wears Wire Rim Glasses
Facts of complaint
on instant Date
called and stated that
is D. B. Cooper, the Sky Jacken. The Complainant stated that he had seen the Movie about DB. cooper . He told that he was the man that the movie was about. The Subject now lives at the The Subject has mentioned the Sport coat and classes that he wore during the hijacking. that the Subject Lives at is
located in Az.
Action Recommended
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DB Cooper-187Complaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 8-29-74)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
AKA D. B.
COOPER
Character of case
164-571
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic Date 8/5/85
Time 12mid
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number
AZ.

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

Scars, marks or other data
Facts of complaint
called to say that as he was watching a TV show they showed a picture (drawing) of D. B. Cooper and that he thought the photo looked like a that he knew
said that this
was
older than him but remembered him and that close friend of his family.
Cooper and that he thought the photo looked like a that he knew
said that this
was
older than him but remembered him and that close friend of his family. stated that the last he
was a
heard about was that he owned somewhere in Nevada or Arizona, but wasn't sure of any town etc. stated that the description of D. B. Cooper fit the description of and that was an avid flyer.
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NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
AKA D. B.
COOPER
Character of case
164-571
Complainant
Complaint received Personal Telephonic Date 8/5/85 Time 12mid
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone number
AZ.

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

Scars, marks or other data
Facts of complaint
called to say that as he was watching a TV show they showed a picture (drawing) of D. B. Cooper and that he thought the photo looked like a that he knew
said that this
was
Older than him but remembered him and that close friend of his family. stated that the last he
was a
heard about was that he owned somewhere
in Nevada of Arizona, but wasn't sure of any town etc. stated that the description of D. B. Cooper fit the description of and that was an avid flyer.
Action Recommanded
(Agent)
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 11/6/85
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE . (164-81)
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FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
CCA-HIJACKING (A) ;
00: SE
Enclosed to each recipient are two copies of driver's license photograph and. computer developed background information.
call from
This matter was initiated upon receipt of a telephone Arizona, who advised who she said
was D. B. COOPER, the skyjacker. She said seen the movie about D.
call from
This matter was initiated upon receipt of a telephone Arizona, who advised who she said
was D. B. COOPER, the skyjacker. She said seen the movie about D. B. COOPER and had told her that he was the man the movie was about. She said he now lives at and she said that he has mentioned the sports coat and glasses that he allegedly wore during the hijacking. lives in
is in
Arizona.
Subsequent efforts to develop background through Police checks and auto licenses and spot checks of the address, were unsuccessful and on 9/13/85, was interviewed
after interview was telephonically
prearranged.
She advised she now lived at Arizona, and
address and was
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She advised she first and he had
at that time, possibly
She continued.
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She advised she first and he had
at that time, possibly
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Arizona sometimes.
male
She continued, he currently was described as a white approximately_5'9"
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was light brown and graying, greenish blue eyes, and had two or three tattoos
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and about
the time and had She said she knew him as but did not know a middle name and did not know a place of birth.
She continued, he now wore silver framed glasses.
She added that he had until the 1985, and he had
She continued, until
had lived in
to
sometimes went knew him. 
used to joke about him being D. B. COOPER and once when
he said,
She added had come to Arizona during from
She commented also that he did not appear to have any money.
When questioned concerning his background, she advised he did not know if he had
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He has been (LAST NAME UNKNOWN) , 5 She commented again that
She added
and noted that he was an expert skydiver and has been active in it for a long time. She said
that he had never been up there.
and he commented
She observed a group of composites of the subject and she advised they did not look like him at all. She said nose, as though it were
and She noted that he had been during his life. She noted that recently he had been skydiving with Arizona, who has something
to do with working for She said he knew him from Also
number Also
Arizona, phone who lives
on
Arizona.
She commented that at one time.
call him D. B. COOPER. She added also that he had never said anything about being D. B. COOPER, noted again the composites did not look like him at all, including the fact that his nose was
LEADS:
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At CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Review indices to determine if has previously been considered and ruled out in any fashion. . If so, advise Seattle.
did not look like him at all, including the fact that his nose was
LEADS:
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have them compared with subject's
3. Phoenix has held interview of
in abevance pending the above. Advise Phoenix if the interview
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Date
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Addresses Residence
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2/27/86
NORJJAK; CAN-HIJACK (A) ; 00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle letter to Phoenix dated 7/24/80.
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of Arizona.
On 12/12/85, Tucson, Arizona, advised that while watching a recent episode of the television show "In Search Of," a composite drawing of skyjacker D. B. COOPER was shown. advised that D.B. COOPER bears a remarkable resemblance to a with
whom
according to
would have
been born in approximately
resided at
and attended
in
lived with (now deceased) on a which was about
residence.
COOPER bears a remarkable resemblance to a with
whom
according to
would have
been born in approximately
resided at
and attended
in
lived with (now deceased) on a which was about
residence.
advised that he has not seen
in years, but last heard, 'about years ago; that
had
somewhere in Arizona.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Plic
per SE Dù
2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) ·2/- Phoenix PMZ/db (4)
REVIEWED FOR INDEXING
K2
4/14/86
Searched "."alized :.... indexed. to
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INITIALS
PleONAS 4/8/86
PER SA
2
M
1
DB Cooper-212
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admis PX 164A-571 PMZ/db
Computerized inquiry of Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver's License Division, revealed only one residing in Arizona that has an appropriate birth date, this being Arizona. is described on his driver's license as being 517", 150 1bs,, brown hair, brown eyes, glasses, date of birth number
Arizona driver's license
On 1/21/86, the artist's conception of D.B. COOPER Tucson, b6
was shown to Arizona, complainant also indicated that the drawing bore a strong
resemblance to When shown the driver's license photograph of
Arizona, advised that
appears to be identical to from
LEADS:
PHOENIX
COOPER Tucson, b6
was shown to Arizona, complainant also indicated that the drawing bore a strong
resemblance to When shown the driver's license photograph of
Arizona, advised that
appears to be identical to from
LEADS:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT GLENDALE, ARIZONA
Conduct credit and criminal checks re in an attempt to develop additional pertinent background information concerning him. SEATTLE DIVISION
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AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Ascertain if has previously been considered a possible suspect in this matter.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
DB Cooper-213
2*
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10/19/88
TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES
FROM :
SAC, PHOENIX ( 164A-571) RUC 
SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACK (A) ;
00: SEATTLE
For information of Los Angeles, on 10/16/88, one telephone number Phoenix, Arizona, telephonically advised that he had watched a TV program which was narrated by actor ROBERT STACK. This program featured D.B. COOPER and felt that after viewing a photograph of COOPER, he was possibly identical to one advised that he knew
the U.S. ARMY
was previously and that moved to Montana at the approximate time of the hijacking and then later moved to and then back to Montana.
ARMY
was previously and that moved to Montana at the approximate time of the hijacking and then later moved to and then back to Montana. last_saw California at a allegedly owns. The above information is being furnished to both Seattle and Los Angeles for any action they deem appropriate.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
2- Los Angeles 2- Seattle (164A-81) 1- Phoenix
SBC: srg (5)
Searched
Serialized AB
Indexed
Filed
A
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164A-571 -17 DB Cooper-214 FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/7/89
also known as social security account number
date of birth
was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview. provided the following information:
In late 1986, contact was made with an unidentified acquaintance from a small town north of This person had stated on several occasions that nicknamed was D.B. COOPER.
Lives in an area known as
During the
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SE 164A-81
Investigation on
4/3/89
at
Flagstaff, Arizona
File #
PX 164A-571
-18
by SA
ve
Date dictated
4/6/89
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This document contains
Lives in an area known as
During the
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SE 164A-81
Investigation on
4/3/89
at
Flagstaff, Arizona
File #
PX 164A-571
-18
by SA
ve
Date dictated
4/6/89
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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-215PX 164A-571-18

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DB Cooper-216FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/7/89
also known as
date of birth
social security
account number contacted the interviewing agent to provide the following information:
The man who was
D.B. COOPER'S
was from
and has a first name of
also known as The last name could not be remembered at this time.
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Investigation on 4/5/89 at Flagstaff, Arizona
File #
PX 164A-571 - 19
by SA
OF ve
Date dictated
4/6/89
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
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Investigation on 4/5/89 at Flagstaff, Arizona
File #
PX 164A-571 - 19
by SA
OF ve
Date dictated
4/6/89
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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-217 PX 164A-571 19

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APR 0 7 1989
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DB Cooper-218FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/7/89
date of birth
social
security account number
contacted the interviewing
agent to provide the following information:
interviewed
After our earlier interview this date,
was
At the conclusion of this interview, he
stated that
After
and
conversations with COOPER in a casual manner. as becoming pale and distant. not have further contact with D.B. COOPER.
mentioned the case of D.B.
described reaction
avoided and did
after the reference to
then advised that cautioned not to make direct contact with
last name was
Apparently he has
D.
described reaction
avoided and did
after the reference to
then advised that cautioned not to make direct contact with
last name was
Apparently he has
D.B. felt would alert enforcement inquiry.
COOPER,
that
If he detected any Law
added that since in D.B. might have represented
the
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Investigation on 4/5/89 at Flagstaff, Arizona
File # PX 164A-571 20 ¥ by SA
Date dictated 4/6/89 1 b6
ve
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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-219FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
PX 164A-571
Continuation of FD-302 of
On 4/5/89
Page
2
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The following information was provided about
Name Address
Telephone b6 b7C
DB Cooper-220PX 164A-571 -20
APR 1 1 1989 FUI - PHOL A.K 1,2
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DB Cooper-221Memorandum
To
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (P)
Date
4/7/89
From :
SA
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DB Cooper-221Memorandum
To
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (P)
Date
4/7/89
From :
SA
Subject:
NORJAK,
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
SEATTLE
($E 164A-81)
On 4/3/89, SA was contacted by the Flagstaff Police Department regarding
since
has claimed to be able to provide a lead to the whereabouts of D. B. COOPER.
Due to the validity of the other information provided to the local investigators by
information was referred to the FBI for investigation.
LEADS :
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
Will interview
1* 2 - Phoenix ATT:ve AC (2)
ROTA
164A-SE-81-21 164-571-21 SEARCHED TiDEALO SERIALIZED FILED 2
APR 1 1 1989 İ
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+
DB Cooper-222
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b6 b7C b7D Memorandum
-
To
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (P)
Date
4/7/89
From : SA
Subject:
NORJAK,
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00:
SEATTLE
(SE 164A-81)
On 4/3/89, SA was contacted by the Flagstaff Police Department regarding
since
has claimed to be able to provide a lead to the whereabouts of D. B. COOPER.
Due to the validity of the other information provided to the local investigators by to the FBI for
Due to the validity of the other information provided to the local investigators by to the FBI for investigation. information was referred
LEADS :
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
Will interview
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1*
2 Phoenix ATT: ve Le (2)
164ASE-81-21 SEARCHED RIDEXEO SERIALIZED 5 FILED
APR 1 1 1989
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DB Cooper-223
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date_5/12/89
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJJAK;
NORJAK 
ATRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Information has been provided regarding relative of UNSUB, aka D.B. COOPER.
Source advised that
Minnesota, COOPER's is believed to maintain a friendship with
and that if
formerly of to be D.
Source advised that
Minnesota, COOPER's is believed to maintain a friendship with
and that if
formerly of to be D.B. b6 b7C b7D
indication of a law enforcement inquiry, alerted.
detect any
would be
LEADS:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
AT APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA
Will obtain copy of report from Apple Valley Police Department, Minnesota regarding
ŞID
arrested PRT REC
Charge
Disposition: charge was dismissed -
jailed.
Identify and provide descriptive data regarding and all listed family members, especially of Descriptive data to include places of birth and maiden names.
3 - Minneapolis 1 - Seattle (Info) 2)- Phoenix AJT:ve (6) 1*
164ASE81-22
Search
Serie: 1 MLC
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
Index
(Number)
(Time)
Filed POUR
DB Cooper-224
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
7/11/89
TO
:
SAC,
AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
7/11/89
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-8])
FROM
:
SAC, DENVER
(164A-640) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On 7/5/89, Denver television station KMGH, Channel 7,
CBS affiliate
advised SAC, Denver, as
follows:
An anonymous caller told her on 7/5/89, that he knows
of a person,
(LNU) who lives at
Phoenix, Arizona, and he believes that
(LNU) is D.B. COOPER.
( LNU ) on numerous occasions.
The caller refused to furnish his name and said the reason is that he is wanted for
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle 2 - Phoenix 1 - Denver REB/evp (5)
16,4 A-SE 81 - 23 
" JUL 19 1989
21
- 1 -
STRAJKD
Per JUL 15 1989
Approved:
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(Number)
(Time)
B Cooper-225
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020 b6 b7C
C/A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-35)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
8-29-35)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
7/11/89
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM
:
SAC, DENVER
(164A-640) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On 7/5/89, Denver television station KMGH, Channel 7,
CBS affiliate
follows:
advised SAC, Denver, as
An anonymous caller told her on 7/5/89, that he knows of a person, (LNU) who lives at
Phoenix, Arizona, and he believes that (LNU) is D.B. COOPER. (LNU ) on numerous occasions.
The caller refused to furnish his name and said the reason is that he is wanted for
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Seattle - Phoenix 1 - Denver REB/evp (5)
16 HAS. 21-23
00
50 b6 b7C
JUL 19 1989
- 1 -
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Transmitted
Per
(Number) (Time)
DB Cooper-226
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 2-2-87)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: :
2-2-87)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
Z/30/89
To
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-100)
:
From
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Subject :
NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
Reference SUB:
UNSUB
source) (UNSOLVED
MYSTERIES lead) .
For the information of the Phoenix Division, the tele- vision show UNSOLVED MYSTERIES was recently broadcast in 11/88. As a result of that broadcast, of Phoenix, Arizona, telephone telephonically advised that an associ- ate of his had claimed that UNSUB in this matter was This claim was made in 1972, when he in Phoenix, Arizona. According to the name of
this associate could be obtained from
and that would recognize the name from the records.
LEADS:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA. Will contact and determine from him any information he may have concerning cap- tioned matter.
LEADS:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA. Will contact and determine from him any information he may have concerning cap- tioned matter. Specifically, information should be obtained concerning description and background data concerning UNSUB so that he might be processed as a NORJAK suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS

2 - Phoenix
3 - Seattle	(164A-100)
(164A-81)
RNN: jmb
(5) 1*

Approved:
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(Number)
(Time)
164SE-81-24 SEARCHED Per V
AUG 04 1989
,
DB Cooper-227
*U.S. GPOr 1988-202-042/85013
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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Peleton
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TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
7/30/89
To
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-100)
From
SEATTLE (164A-81) (₽)
Subject
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Reference SUB:
SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
7/30/89
To
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-100)
From
SEATTLE (164A-81) (₽)
Subject
NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
Reference SUB: UNSUB MYSTERIES lead) .
source) (UNSOLVED b6 b7C b7D
For the information of the Phoenix Division, the tele- vision show UNSOLVED MYSTERIES was recently broadcast in 11/88. As a result of that broadcast, of Phoenix, Arizona, telephone telephonically advised that an associ-
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b7D
ate of his had claimed that UNSUB in this matter was This claim was made in 1972, when he in Phoenix, Arizona. According to the name of
this associate could be obtained from
and that would recognize the name from the records.
LEADS :
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA. Will contact
and determine from him any information he may have concerning cap- tioned matter. Specifically, information should be obtained concerning description and background data concerning UNSUB so that he might be processed as a NORJAK suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2. - Phoenix (164A-100) 3 - Seattle (164A-81) RNN : jmb (5)
1*
16458-81-24
ARE HIHI
SERIALIZED
FILED
Per
AUG 04 1989
Approved:
Transmitted
el
(Number)
(Time)
KS b6 b7c
C/A
- Phoenix (164A-100) 3 - Seattle (164A-81) RNN : jmb (5)
1*
16458-81-24
ARE HIHI
SERIALIZED
FILED
Per
AUG 04 1989
Approved:
Transmitted
el
(Number)
(Time)
KS b6 b7c
C/A
Covered 8/7/89
DB Cooper-228
*U.S. GPO: 1988-202-042/85013
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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FBIFD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: 
Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
8/9/89
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
FROM
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-SE-81) (P)
SUBJECT: 
NORJACK;
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Phoenix captioned as above and
dated 7/30/89.
For information of Seattle, on 8/7/89, Phoenix, Arizona, was contacted regarding captioned matter.
advised that in 1972, he was (no longer in business) . Approximately six months after the media coverage subsided concerning captioned event, an COOPER was
(FNU)
claimed D. B.
Approximately six months after the media coverage subsided concerning captioned event, an COOPER was
(FNU)
claimed D. B. further stated that FNU advised that was alive.
stated that at the time, he did not believe FNU and eventually
the job.
stated he did not have and does not know who might have access to records.
However, will attempt to locate a name of someone who may have information on the business records.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Seattle 2 - Phoenix KDS : aco (4)
Kus
Searched = 1=
att
Serialized
Indexed
Approved:
Transmitted 4
1 (Number)
Per
(Time)
DB Cooper-229
INACE-21-25
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
8/10/89
TO
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571)
FROMSSP/USB SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NØRJAK
00:
AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
8/10/89
TO
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571)
FROMSSP/USB SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NØRJAK
00: SEATTLE
Reference SUB number 1009; Phoenix airtel to
Los Angeles and Seattle dated 10/19/88.
Referenced airtel advised
telephone
number
Phoenix, Arizona, had suggested
possibly being identical with UNSUB in this matter.
advised he knew
was previously
had moved to
as b6 b7C b7D
the United States Army, and that Montana at the approximate time of the hijacking.
LEAD:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will recontact and obtain from him a description of to include date of birth or present age, if possible. In addition, Phoenix is requested to obtain any other information may have that might indicate is
identical with UNSUB in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 3 - Phoenix (1 - 164A-100) 1 - Los Angeles (164A-497) 3 - Seattle RNN: raw (7) 10
REASSIGN TO $ WHILE
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INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED. FILED
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Lecat
Approved:
transmitted
(Number) (Tim)
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SEEME
PLEASE!
SE 81 -26
INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED. FILED
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Lecat
Approved:
transmitted
(Number) (Tim)
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SEEME
PLEASE! PHYSIEL
DB Cooper-230
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assign
Serial #17FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
8/10/89
TO
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Reference SUB
number 1009; Phoenix airtel to
Los Angeles and Seattle dated 10/19/88.
Referenced airtel advised
number
Phoenix, Arizona, had suggested
possibly being identical with UNSUB in this matter.
advised he knew
was previously
the United States Army, and that
telephone b6 as b7C b7D
had moved to Montana at the approximate time of the hijacking.
LEAD:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will recontact and obtain from him a
description of to include date of
LEAD:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will recontact and obtain from him a
description of to include date of birth or present age, if possible. In addition, Phoenix is requested to obtain any other information may have that might indicate is
identical with UNSUB in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 3 Phoenix (1 - 164A-100) 1 - Los Angeles (164A-497) 3 - Seattle RNN : raw (7)
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(Number)
(Time)
Los
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Approved:
Transmitted
1*Memorandum
(W
To
: SAC, PHOENIX (164-81) (P)
From : SA 
Subject: NORJAK; Oof SEATTLE
Date
9/1/89
Re Seattle airtel to Phoenix, dated 8/10/89.
An attempt to contact
at telephone
number proved negative on instant date. A man, who did not identify himself, stated this number now belongs to Arizona, and that has had the number for ten days.
A man, who did not identify himself, stated this number now belongs to Arizona, and that has had the number for ten days.
UNITED STATES (U.S.) WEST's Directory Assistance was called on instant date, and an operator stated that 
Arizona, has an unpublished number.
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5 2 - Phoenix ss/dkm (2) aknu
1*
164 A SE 81- 21
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SÉP 0 1 1989
₹
5
DB Cooper-232
b6 b7CMemorandum
W
To
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-81) (P)
Date
9/1/89
From : SA
Subject:
NORJAK;
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Phoenix, dated 8/10/89.
An attempt to contact at telephone
number proved negative on instant date. A man, who did not identify himself, stated this number now belongs to Arizona, and that has had the number for ten days.
UNITED STATES (U.S.) WEST's Directory Assistance was called on instant date, and an operator stated that 
Arizona, has an unpublished number.
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164 ASE 81-27
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J
SEP 0 1 1:89
FCI - PHOENIX
DB Cooper-233
1*FD-36 (Rev.
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b6 b7C b7D 2 )- Phoenix ss/dkm (2)
164 ASE 81-27
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED
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FCI - PHOENIX
DB Cooper-233
1*FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS
Date
9/15/89
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TO
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571)
FROM 9.
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164A-SE-81) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Phoenix airtel to Minneapolis, dated 5/12/89.
Enclosed for Phoenix are:
1. Two police reports from the Apple Valley, Minnesota, Police Department, dated 83; and 83.
2. One booking photograph of
3. One photograph of
Investigation conducted at Minnesota, revealed that no longer reside at that address.
An NCIC check revealed that
has an
dated
for
20 Enclosureto Sent 6 Seattle
21 9/25/89 Via airtel $
Approved:
An NCIC check revealed that
has an
dated
for
20 Enclosureto Sent 6 Seattle
21 9/25/89 Via airtel $
Approved:
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Per
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DB Cooper-234 164A-SE-81
Warrants Division, Scott County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota, advised that they responded to Minnesota, on numerous occasions in early on domestic complaints. Booking records in Scott County do not list a lists a next of kin as
resides with Minnesota.
Based on previous experience with individuals wanted for offenses, an inquiry was made at the State of Minnesota, Department of Motor Vehicles, for individuals with similar descriptive data who applied for driver's license after 1985. An individual by the name of date of birth
pounds, applied for a driver's
Minneapolis, Minnesota. is described as date license in 1987. is currently residing at
of birth
pounds.
Mc Leod County Sheriff's Office was contacted and advised that during a short incarceration in 1986,
listed
On 7/28/89, the State of Minnesota,
Mc Leod County Sheriff's Office was contacted and advised that during a short incarceration in 1986,
listed
On 7/28/89, the State of Minnesota, Bureau of Vital Statistics, advised that is the
Minnesota. Further investigation revealed that
were born on and are the only listed to
Criminal checks reveal that only arrest in Minnesota was for /78. A booking photograph from this arrest is enclosed,
The current address for
is
Washington
holds a valid Washington State driver's license which expires
on and describes him as a white male, 6', with brown . eyes, date of birth
As per instructions from SA
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Agency, no interviews were conducted with the families.
Due to the fact that there is no investigation remaining in the Minneapolis Division, this case is RUC.
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DB Cooper-235 FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E
Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
9/15/89
TO
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571)
FROM
:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164A-SE-81) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Re Phoenix airtel to Minneapolis, dated 5/12/89.
Enclosed for Phoenix are:
1. Two police reports from the Apple Valley, Minnesota, Police Department, dated
83; and 83.
2. One booking photograph of
3. One photograph of
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Investigation conducted at Minnesota, revealed that no longer reside at that address.
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An NCIC check revealed that
has an b6 b7C
outstanding
dated
for 3 - Phoenix (Encs. ) 1 - Seattle (Info. ) 1 - Minneapolis RFR/rr (5)
Approved: fox
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DB Cooper-236
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: 
Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET :
8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: 
Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
09/26/89
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX
(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK; 
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Minneapolis airtel to Phoenix, 09/15/89, and Seattle
airtel to Phoenix, 08/10/89.
Enclosed for the Seattle Division is a 1-A envelope containing the following:
1. Two Police Reports from the Apple Valley, Minnesota,
Police Department, dated
83, and
83.
2. One booking photograph of
3. One photograph of
Be advised enclosures were sent to Phoenix in error and Phoenix is forwarding them to Office of Origin.
phoenix Division is continuing its efforts to locate
Investigation at Phoenix continuing.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2- Seattle (Enc. 1) 1- Minneapolis (info.) 2- Phoenix
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DB Cooper-237
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DB Cooper-237
164A.81-29
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DB Cooper-238=1-
PX 164A-SE-0081 AJT:ve
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Arizona:
Agent (SA) on September 25, 1989 at Flagstaff,
Attempted telephonic contact with SA Seattle Division was negative.
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DB Cooper-239
16 4ASE 81-3016HA-SE-81-31
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 
OCT 0 5 1989
FBI - PHOENIX
15
DB Cooper-240164A-SE-81 ss/dkm 1
9
Agent (SA) The following investigation was conducted by Special on October 3, 1989, at Chandler, Arizona:
In an attempt to locate
Arizona, this address was visited. It is a The office was closed and the manager could not be found, but a telephone number posted in the office was noted. Telephone number was called, and an identified woman explained the caller had a wrong number and
was closed and the manager could not be found, but a telephone number posted in the office was noted. Telephone number was called, and an identified woman explained the caller had a wrong number and she was not in charge
un
A check in the microfiche records of the ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (ADMV) revealed the following information, identifiable with
7
born
Arizona, Driver's License Number
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Social Security Account Number (SSAN)
described as a male,
b7D pounds.
tall, weighs
2. a male residing at Phoenix, Arizona. No further information available.
3.
born b6
Arizona, Driver's License Number b7C
SSAN
described as a male with
৳7D
tall, weighs pounds.
The U.S. WEST Directory Assistance Number was called on October 4, 1989, and number was requested. An operator advised an is listed, but that his number is non-published.
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DB Cooper-241
164A SE -81-31 FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O :
8-29-85)
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 10/4/89
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-SE-0081) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE 
Re Phoenix airtel to Minneapolis, dated 5/12/89 and telcal between SA Phoenix Division, and SA
Seattle Division, on 10/4/89.
by SA Information provided telephonically to SA Minneapolis Division, indicated a woman who may be and the sister of D.B. COOPER may be living in the St. Paul, Minnesota area. The woman may have an outstanding traffic warrant, but local police would not serve their warrant because of her location outside of their jurisdiction. Therefore, indirect contact with the woman to obtain family information was not possible.
SA concurs that direct contact should be made with this woman.
LEADS:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION AT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
Will obtain all identifying information on captioned
woman in SA investigation and make direct contact with her.
PAUL, MINNESOTA
Will obtain all identifying information on captioned
woman in SA investigation and make direct contact with her. Specific questioning is to be conducted regarding relatives and specifically any who may be D.B. COOPER. Specific responses from her are to be listed in the interview report, along with a separate recommendation from the interviewing agent regarding the candor exhibited during the interview.
3 - Minneapolis 1 - Seattle (Info) 2 - Phoenix ATT : ve Le (6)
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DB Cooper-242
164 ASE-81-32
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TRANSMIT VIA: TeletypeFD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 10/4/89
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-SE-0081) (P)
SUBJECT:
SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 10/4/89
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-SE-0081) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Phoenix airtel to Minneapolis, dated 5/12/89 and telcal between SA Phoenix Division, and SA
Seattle Division, on 10/4/89.
by SA Information provided telephonically to SA Minneapolis Division, indicated a woman who may be and the sister of D.B. COOPER may be living in the St. Paul, Minnesota area. The woman may have an outstanding traffic warrant, but local police would not serve their warrant because of her location outside of their jurisdiction. Therefore, indirect contact with the woman to obtain was not possible.
SA concurs that direct contact should be made with this woman.
LEADS:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION AT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
Will obtain all identifying information on captioned woman in SA investigation and make direct contact with her. Specific questioning is to be conducted regarding relatives and specifically any who may be D.B. COOPER. Specific responses from her are to be listed in the interview report, along with a separate
COOPER. Specific responses from her are to be listed in the interview report, along with a separate recommendation from the interviewing agent regarding the candor exhibited during the interview. 
3 - Minneapolis 1 - Seattle (Info) (2 - Phoenix AJT:ve (6)
Searched
Seriali-od Indexed Transmitted Per Approved: bu
Filed-(Number) -- (Time)
DB Cooper-243
164 B SE 81-32
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OCT 19 1989 FBI - PHOENIX
€
DB Cooper-244 8 164A-SE-81 ss/dkm 1
The following investigation was telephonically conducted by Special Agent (SA) on October 12,
1989, at Phoenix, Arizona:
Arizona, advised for the last year. His telephone
has lived
number is
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144ASE 81-33
DB Cooper-245original + one copy. sent to Seattle via airtel 10/06/89 dkw
IL4BSE -81-34
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED.V.C
OCT 2 6 1989
NIX
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DB Cooper-246FD-302 (REV. 3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 10/26/89
born and Arizona
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3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 10/26/89
born and Arizona
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residing at
telephone number
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and of the interview purpose. He provided the following information:
stated that in 1988, he watched a television show hosted by ROBERT STACK, which provided detailed information on the D. B. COOPER hijacking. Several aspects of the case, including a composite drawing, led to believe that D. B.
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COOPER may be
and
at a
the early 1960s
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advised that during
periods b6
combined,
probably
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In
to be
was the one time he could not recall where
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However, he did recall seeing a profusion of all around. He learned and
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could not recall the
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Investigation on 10/18/89
(telephonically)
Arizona
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File # 164A-SE-81
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at
SA
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Date dictated 10/18/89
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by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-247FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
164A-SE-81 ss/đkm
Continuation of FD-302 of
,On 10/26/89
Page
2
also recalled that
is not one people would
think would hijack an airplane.
However,
as D. B. COOPER
knew and spent time in the American Northwest.
ALSO But, only came to mind, like him said, because one of the two composites featured on STACK's show looked so much like remembered the first composite "looked enough that I was almost sure I was right." However, the second composite drawn a few years after the first, did not resemble advised.
After
recalled.
at this meeting told that
He learned that
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was told.
described as follows:
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DB Cooper-248 FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
164A-SE-81 ss/dkm
Continuation of FD-302 of
,On 10/26/89
Page 3
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Name
Race
white
Sex
Male
Age
(in 1989)
Height
517" - 518'
Weight
150 to 160 pounds
Build
Stocky
Hair
Brown (straight,
ss/dkm
Continuation of FD-302 of
,On 10/26/89
Page 3
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Name
Race
white
Sex
Male
Age
(in 1989)
Height
517" - 518'
Weight
150 to 160 pounds
Build
Stocky
Hair
Brown (straight, thinning, graying in 1974)
Eyes
Miscellaneous
Brown Face oval-shaped; appearance always neat and clean
DB Cooper-249FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 10/26/89
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-SE-81)
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX
(RUC)
SEATTLE
Reference sub
Phoenix dated 8/10/89.
number 1009; Seattle airtel to
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of FD-302 reflecting results of interview with and a lA envelope containing original interview notes.
As this lead has been covered, Phoenix considers this matter RUC.
Ruc#6 1*
Searched
Serialized 2 Indexc.
Filed 7
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DESTRUCTION DATE 1 - Phoenix ss/dkm
JUSTIFICATION du GOTTLE CARE
9 (3)
Approved:
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(Number) (Time)
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DB Cooper-250
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Filed 7
1
DESTRUCTION DATE 1 - Phoenix ss/dkm
JUSTIFICATION du GOTTLE CARE
9 (3)
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number) (Time)
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DB Cooper-250
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1 2 3 SUBJECT: NORTAK; 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 - Seattle (Enc. 3)FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS Date 1/23/90
TO
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-100)
FROMAJ: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK co: SEATTLE
Re UNSUB; BOB Last Name Unknown (LNU), Phoenix, Arizona, suspect number airtel to Seattle and Phoenix dated 7/11/89.
and Denver's
Referenced airtel furnished information concerning an anonymous caller who advised that he suspects BOB LNU of being identical with UNSUB in this matter. BOB INU lives at Phoenix,
Arizona.
LEAD:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will, through logical investigation and/or interview, attempt to determine the identity of BOB LNU and obtain
LEAD:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will, through logical investigation and/or interview, attempt to determine the identity of BOB LNU and obtain background information concerning him so that he might be processed as a NORJAK suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2/12/20 Closepa 2 - Phoenix 2 - Denver (164A-98) (Info) (1 - 164A-640) (Info)
3 - Seattle RNN/saf (7)
1*
ROCA Sic
164 ASE 81-36
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FBI FD-36 (Rov. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS Date 1/23/90
TO
: SAC, PHOENIX (164A-100)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re UNSUB; BOB Last Name Unknown (LNU),
Phoenix, Arizona, suspect number
and Denver's airtel to Seattle and Phoenix dated 7/11/89.
(164A-100)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re UNSUB; BOB Last Name Unknown (LNU),
Phoenix, Arizona, suspect number
and Denver's airtel to Seattle and Phoenix dated 7/11/89.
Referenced airtel furnished information concerning an anonymous caller who advised that he suspects BOB LNU of being identical with UNSUB in this matter. BOB INU lives at Phoenix,
ALIZONa.
LEAD:
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will, through logical investigation and/or interview, attempt to determine the identity of BOB LNU and obtain background information concerning him so that he might be processed as a NORJAK suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Phoenix 2 - Denver (164A-98) (Info) (1 - 164A-640) (Info) 3 - Seattle RNN/saf (7) 1*
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DB Cooper-252164A-SE-81-37
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 
APR 2 3 1990
CR368
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DB Cooper-253164A-SE-81 NATT/dkm
1
Agent (SA) The following investigation was conducted by Special at Flagstaff Arizona:
On April 9, 1990,
date of
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 
APR 2 3 1990
CR368
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DB Cooper-253164A-SE-81 NATT/dkm
1
Agent (SA) The following investigation was conducted by Special at Flagstaff Arizona:
On April 9, 1990,
date of birth
address
Arizona
home
telephone number .telephonically contacted the Flagstaff Resident Agency, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) , to advise that he had contact with a white male who claimed to be D. B. COOPER. The individual was met by on 1990, at the
in Flagstaff, Arizona. The man appeared to be
During the evening, the man claimed to be D. B. COOPER and that in 1965 he hijacked a NORTHWEST AIRLINES flight from Portland, Oregon and changed planes to a military C-130 or C-141. He demanded $500,000.00 in two duffel bags and made it down with only one. He also threw money in the Snake River to deceive trackers. The man was intoxicated while telling the story so b6
did not believe it. 1990
This made
he told the same story with the same detail. believe his story. The man wrote a note,
accompanied b6
had mentioned an
who works at Arizona.
may try to locate
stated that Arizona, had been interviewed regarding the D.
The man wrote a note,
accompanied b6
had mentioned an
who works at Arizona.
may try to locate
stated that Arizona, had been interviewed regarding the D. B. COOPER case. also said that JOHN LIST had been captured, but was the wrong man and was 6 feet 2 inches tall.
address + Tel # AGove
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On April 10, 1990, Flagstaff RA regarding providing the note, captioned above, to the FBI, as discussed with on April 9, 1990.
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stated that
residence in a
knew of the
The individual is described as follows;
Name
also known as
DE.B. COOPER
Age
63 years old
Height
517" tall
Weight
165-170 pounds
Hair
Silver/gray, combed straight back
Eyes
Unknown.color;
Scars
Miscellaneous
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DB Cooper-255FD-36 (Rev. 8-29-85)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS
Date
5/11/90
1 2 3 4 5 7
Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS
Date
5/11/90
1 2 3 4 5 7
8 ? 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 1 18 1A 20 21
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
:
SAC, PHOENIX (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Denver airtel to Phoenix, 7/11/89, and Seattle
airtel to Phoenix 1/23/90.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an investigative insert accomplished by SA Flagstaff RA, Phoenix Division.
Attempts by Phoenix to locate BOB ([NU) at
Phoenix, Arizona, were negative. The investigative agent interviewed the No one
was familiar with any individual named
BOB who was interested The investigating agent explored other possibilities, such as individuals interested in parachuting, renters with piloting experience or aviation jobs, or any individual matching the description of D. B. COOPER. All responses from were negative. For future reference have been
On 4/9/90. contacted the Flagstaff RA of the FBI. desired to provide information regarding this case.
For future reference have been
On 4/9/90. contacted the Flagstaff RA of the FBI. desired to provide information regarding this case. Results of the interview are enclosed so that Seattle may process the appropriate information in the NORJAK case.
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Investigative action is completed at Phoenix. This matter is RUC to 00.
11/11/90
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - Phoenix RER :hs (3)
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RER
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JUSTIFICATION
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DB Cooper-256
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Eparched
RUCE 0FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date 1/16/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE 164 ESE 81
FROM
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
164-81;
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of a letter and newspaper article to FBI, Tucson, by
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Further investigation is being left
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE 164 ESE 81
FROM
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
164-81;
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of a letter and newspaper article to FBI, Tucson, by
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Further investigation is being left to the discretion of Seattle.
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Per DB Cooper-257
(Number) (Time)
164ASE81-39Memorandum
To
:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-81) (P)
Date
3/1/92
From : SA 
Subject: NORJAK;
00: SEATTLE
On 2/26/92, Special Agent (SA)
while on Public Assistance Duty, received a telephone call from
(protect identity),
Arizona,
telephone number
who provided information
concerning the above captioned subject. was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent. She then supplied the following information:
met an
told that (phonetic), has been
described
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recently and admitted to that he was actually D.B. COOPER. b6 b7C b7D
apparently told that
this. also told
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also told
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someone may know him as being D.B. COOPER.
couple
Arizona, which
was that is worried about being caught by the FBI since he had said something about being D.B. COOPER.
FOLG
told
It is requested that and be contacted
by a Squad 7 agent for additional information.
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DB Cooper-259 164A-SE-81-41
1 APR 1 0 1992 FBI - PHOENIX
1
CAS

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SERIALIZED 	FILED 

LLR 10192. 302
DB Cooper-260FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)
-1-
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/10/92
date of birth (DOB)
Arizona, telephone number
contacted the FBI office telephonically and provided the following information:
She also advised that
worked for a
that is located
Arizona, approximately years ago, for
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Investigation on 4/3/92 at Phoenix,
4/10/92
date of birth (DOB)
Arizona, telephone number
contacted the FBI office telephonically and provided the following information:
She also advised that
worked for a
that is located
Arizona, approximately years ago, for
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Investigation on 4/3/92 at Phoenix, Arizona
File #
164A-SE-81
(telephonically)
by SA
11r
Date dictated
4/9/92.
:
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB Cooper-261 Gove 
164A-SE-81-42

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CAS
MHX 10492.301
DB Cooper-262FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)
- 1 -
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/13/92
Date of birth
Arizona, telephone
number
was contacted at her place of residence
for further details regarding
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview and supplied the following information:
date of birth
date of birth while residing at
approximately vears ago.
Arizona.
was contacted at her place of residence
for further details regarding
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the purpose of the interview and supplied the following information:
date of birth
date of birth while residing at
approximately vears ago.
Arizona. Shortly thereafter,
while under the
Several years ago, influence of alcohol, told that he had b6
has avoided contact with
Since
that time, and expressed
that he fears being caught by the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) .
presently reside
Arizona
telephone number
further advised
located b6 b7C b7D
on
has a violent temper, that he keep accessible.
served in the UNITED STATES ARMY when
Investigation on 4/2/92 at ARIZONA
File # 164A-SE-81
SAS
CAS : mh
Date dictated 4/3/92
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DB Cooper-263 FD-302a (Rev. 11-15-83)
164A-SE-81
Continuation of FD-302 of
On 4/2/92 b7D
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has previously resided in and
The artist's conception of D.
11-15-83)
164A-SE-81
Continuation of FD-302 of
On 4/2/92 b7D
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has previously resided in and
The artist's conception of D. B. COOPER was shown to and she indicated that the drawing had a strong when he was younger.
and resemblance to also stated that she had would gladly provide it to the FBI, if found. was described by as follows:
STAR Sex Race Build
Male
Anders
White
Height
5'10"
Weight
180 pounds Medium
Hair Complexion
Black and gray
Olive
Miscellaneous
The DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV), NCIC, and CCH checks were negative for
has a current Arizona driver's license A DMV check confirmed
that was issued on
address as Arizona.
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SEARCHED INDEXED 
SERIALIZED FILED 
APR 1 0 1992
FBI - PHOENIX
CAS
LLR10192.303
DB Cooper-265FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)
1
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4/10/92
date of birth (DOB)
Arizona, telephone number
was recontacted at her place of residence for
further details regarding
to locate the only photograph was able
in the past years, and provided
date of birth (DOB)
Arizona, telephone number
was recontacted at her place of residence for
further details regarding
to locate the only photograph was able
in the past years, and provided same to FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) .
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Investigation on
4/6/92
a
Arizona
File,# 164A-SE:81 ;<
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SA
by SA
CAS : 11r
Date dictated
4/9/92
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-266
b6 b7c FD-36 (Rev. 11-17-88)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS Date 4/10/92
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM
: SAC, PHOENIX (P) 
SUBJECT : NORJAK;
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and two copies each of three separate FD-302s re interviews of
on 4/2/92, 4/3/92, and 4/6/92.