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DB Cooper-1557 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
5/3/77
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
RE:
On 3/14/77, Clawson Manufacturing Co., Everett, VA., advised
Black-
SSAN was employed by Black- Clawson from
born
On 3/14/77, Black- Clawson Manufacturing Co., advised is former employee. was shown an artist's composite of the unsub.
advised that is not a good likeness of unsub.
advised successfully claimed and now receives compensation from the State of Washington regard- ing that occurred while employed at Black- Clawson.
WRM/dlb (2)
164-81-7475 SEARCHED INDEXED MAILED
ERIALIZED /U
L MAY 3 1977
FOI-SEATTLE
JAK
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Gentlemen :
you may be interested in Checking what the associates of the gang were doing whena henthwest air lines plave was hi jacked for $200 000.
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OBBERY, SMUGGLING Adventurer pleads guilty on 3 charges
William D. Cooper, a 46-year- 1 Willow River, Minn., adven- 'er who once tried to lead a owmobile trip across the north le to.
Cooper, a 46-year- 1 Willow River, Minn., adven- 'er who once tried to lead a owmobile trip across the north le to. Moscow, has pleaded ilty to bank robbery, marijuana d money smuggling, and mak- 3 illegal gun purchases.
He faces up to 24 years in fed- al prison when sentenced with- a month.
Cooper pleaded guilty yesterday three indictments before U.S. strict Judge Joseph Alsop in St. ul. He admitted smuggling arijuana across the Mexican bor- r, flying some of it across him- If. Subsequently, the marijuana as transported to the Twin ties, mostly by automobile,
He also pleaded guilty to taking Ore than $100,000 into Mexico Ithout reporting it to customs ficers and to buying two revolv- s, illegal for a convicted felon. Last week, he pleaded guilty fore U.S. District Judge' Miles ord to being involved in the Jar
22, 1974, robbery of the Sturgeon Lake (Minn.) State Bank. Three others have been charged in that crime. None of the $4,960 taken in the robbery was recovered.
Cooper and a son are owner-op- erators of a hunting and fishing lodge in northwest Canada.
None of the $4,960 taken in the robbery was recovered.
Cooper and a son are owner-op- erators of a hunting and fishing lodge in northwest Canada.
164-81-7476
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 40 25 197 ·FBI-SEATTLE IN
DB Cooper-15575 4/13/77
SAC, SEATTLE(164-81)
SA JOHN R. KELLISON
NORJAK
On 1/26/77, for Hawkins-Foe Realty, Tacoma, Wn., advised that who has worked for the companyin the past ressembles the composite drawing of D.B. Cooper. He requested his name be kept confidential.
He described this person,
Indices of Seattle Office are negative. No record was located for this rerson at Tacoma PD, or Pierce County SO.
On 2/18/77, Credit Bureau records, Tacoma, only one entry pertaining to a credit rating in 12/76 from the Bank of Kansas. 11.4-81-19 93)
Attached is a DL photo of
continues to reside
Tacoma, wn.
164-81-7478
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TO
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)(1)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
4/20/77
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On 4/20/77, washington, telephone number
advised x
she believes a man
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, Seattle (164-81)(1)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
4/20/77
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On 4/20/77, washington, telephone number
advised x
she believes a man by the name of
an
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Wagon Washington license which is registered to him at
Spokane, Wa. but that he does not live at this
has a wa. address. She stated
but more often lives
He has
in Oklahoma, in Montana and
may be a member of the Carpenters Union. One of the twenty dollar bills he has been spending is a FRN, SN L03880226B.
Spokane, Wa. reflects one
a wMA, born b6
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5' 10", 158, black hair, brown eyes, resident at
Spokane, Va. D/L
Spokane PD ident
has miscellaneous arrests for misdemeanors which have been purged.
Photo obtained. Photo dated 10/29/62
Lead : A 1 Y". Display photo of
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for ident- ification and interview him for whereabouts on date of the hijacking.
Display photo of
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for ident- ification and interview him for whereabouts on date of the hijacking. 164-81-7479
(1)-Seattle
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Ivan
5010-110
LBQ
DB Cooper-15577 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, Seattle (164-81) (1)
DATE: 4/20/77 b6 b7c
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 4/20/77,
Washington, telephone number
advised
she believes a man by the name of
an
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may be identical with. D. B. Cooper.
She
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Wagon Washington license which is registered to him at
Spokane, Wa. but that he does not live at this
address. She stated
has a mobile home va.
but more often lives in
He has
in Oklahoma, in Montana and may be a member of the Carpenters Union.
but more often lives in
He has
in Oklahoma, in Montana and may be a member of the Carpenters Union. One of the twenty dollar bills he has been spending is a FRN, SN L03880226B.
Spokane, Wa. reflects one
a WMA, born
5' 10", 158, black hair, brown eyes, resident at
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Spokane PD ident
has miscellaneous arrests for misdemeanors which have been purged.
Photo obtained. Photo dated 10/29/62
T.
W7 Display photo of
Lead :
A
for ident- ification and interview him for whereabouts on date of the hijacking. (1)-Seattle .: 1
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DB Cooper-15578 164-81-7479 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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business
was interviewed at his place of Anchorage, Alaska.
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was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents, certain of his Constitutional rights and the purpose of the interview by Special Agent (SA) DONALD H.
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was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents, certain of his Constitutional rights and the purpose of the interview by Special Agent (SA) DONALD H. STEELE. He then read a form entitled, "Your Rights" after which he advised he understood his Constitutional rights as explained on the form but would not sign anything.
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advised he was unable to determine exactly where he was on November 24, 1971, but believes he was in . Fairbanks, Alaska. He advised that he had absolutely nothing to do with NORJAK and that he would be willing to take a poly- graph examination should his attorney concur with such activity. He advised that he is currently involved in a lawsuit with the U.S. Government in which he is the defendant and attempts are being made to recover sums of money from him related to an incident which took place while he was
He stated that because of this pending lawsuit he doubts very much his attorney would concur in his undergoing a polygraph examination.
advised that he has never had .paratrooper training of any kind and in fact suffers from vertigo which would preclude his jumping from an airplane.
paratrooper training of any kind and in fact suffers from vertigo which would preclude his jumping from an airplane. He stated that while as a member of the U.S. Air Force for four years he went directly from basic training on approximately May 1, 1952 to the at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, where he remained until he was terminated from the service on He
related that during his entire time in the Air Force he served He furnished to interviewing agents a DD-214 which is a "Report of Separation From the Armed Forces of the United States" showing that he took no major courses and completed no service training courses successfully during his entire four years in the Air Force.
He related that further information regarding his difficulties with the United States Government as could be obtained from of the Postal Inspector's Office in Seattle, Washington. He stated that the Postal Inspector's Office in Seattle also should have an extensive file on him which would possibly show a contact date of November 24, 1971:
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Interviewed on, 3/31/77 at Anchorage, Alaska
File #
Office in Seattle also should have an extensive file on him which would possibly show a contact date of November 24, 1971:
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Interviewed on, 3/31/77 at Anchorage, Alaska
File #
AN 164-59
00
SAS DONALD H. STEELE and
by
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency, it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-15579AN 164-59
related that he had absolutely nothing to do with the NORJAK crime and had nothing to hide in connection with this matter. He advised that while
He furnished an Alaskan
Driver's License, Number Number of a date of birth of
which showed a Social Security it showed him to be 6' tall.
and
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DB Cooper-15580
- 2* -SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RUC) NORJAK (00:SE) (Bufile 164-2111)
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RE :
*
ReANlet to SE, 3/23/77. 4
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 reflecting results of contact with and one copy of separation form from the Air Force, DD-214.
ADMINISTRATIVE
On 3/23/77 advised that he has no current or updated information on
ARMED AND DANGEROUS -
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ADMINISTRATIVE
On 3/23/77 advised that he has no current or updated information on
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DB Cooper-15581OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111

DATE:
4/22/77
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Seattle is in possession of a Sacramento stop card indicating that an All Points Bulletin was placed by Sacramento, on December 1, 1971, concerning this matter. Sacramento is requested to advise Seattle if that stop card is still valid and so that Seattle's records might be complete, what was the nature of the All Points Bulletin.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Sacramento (164-50) 3)- Seattle (164-81) RNN/jcb (5) J
5010-110
164-81-7482
Buy U.
Enclosed for Seattle are Xerox copies of missing person index cards which generally fit the description of captioned unsub.
In connection with captioned investigation it was suggested by the Criminal Investigative Division that a manual search of the missing persons indices be conducted here at TBIHQ Identification Division. Approximately 5200 cards containing information regarding missing persons were reviewed in an effort to identify logical suspects who were reported as missing at about the time the hijacking occurred. Identification Division personnel were furnished with a composite description of Dan Cooper and as a result the below listed white males were developed as suspects. Each of the individuals were reported as missing during latter 1971 or 1972.
This search was based upon the presumption that unsub may have perished during the jump from the aircraft and that some relative somewhere may have filed a missing person report.
Enclosures - 17
DB Cooper-15584
164-81-7445Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
Sixteen of the 21 persons fitting Cooper's description have fingerprint cards on file within
Enclosures - 17
DB Cooper-15584
164-81-7445Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
Sixteen of the 21 persons fitting Cooper's description have fingerprint cards on file within the Identification Division and each were compared to the latents developed in captioned matter with negative results.
1.
×
Height : 5 8"
Weight: 137
Florida,
or Congressman J. Herbert Burke, Washington, D. C.
2.
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Height: 6'
Weight: 180 Presently Bureau fugitive, Miami Office of Origin
3.
K
Height: 5'10"
New York Reported as missing November, 1971
4.
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Height : 5'11"
Missing since November, 1971
South Carolina
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DB Cooper-15585 Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
5.
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
200
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Information received at FBIHQ as missing person on 3/16/72
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Height: 5'6"
Weight: 121
Hair:
Brown
Missing since 1971, however, information not received at FBIHO until 10/14/75 .
Missouri
7.
X
Height:
5'9"
Weight: 171
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
FBI#
Reported as missing since November, 1971
Ohio
8.
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5'11"
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DB Cooper-15586
3 Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
Weight:
190
Hair:
Brown
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Height:
5'11"
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DB Cooper-15586
3 Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
Weight:
190
Hair:
Brown
Missing since 1971, however, information not received until 6/11/73
Contact Senator Strom Thurmond, Washington, D. C.
9 .
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 175
Hair: Brown
Missing since 1971, no specific date given
Maryland
1
10.
Height: 6 1"
Weight: 220
Missing since 12/5/71
Missouri
11.
X
Height: 6 3"
Weight: 200
Hair: Brown
Date of disappearance unavailable, however, missing person information received at FBIHQ 5/22/72
Contact Congressman Charles E. Bennett, Washington, D. C., or
Florida
Note: Although this individual fits the general description. of unsub, it.is felt that he may be too old to be the hijacker
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DB Cooper-15587
4 Airtel to SAC, Seattle
RE :
NORJACK
The following individuals reported as missing in 1971 or 1972 have since been arrested by law enforcement authorities:
12 - 15.
X
Height : 6 2"
Weight: 162
Missing since 1971, however,
California
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190
Hair: Brown
California Information was not received
X
Height : 6 2"
Weight: 162
Missing since 1971, however,
California
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190
Hair: Brown
California Information was not received until 11/28/72, however, identification files reflect that
X
Height: 5'10"
. Missing since 1971
Massachusetts Identification files reflect that
×
Pennsylvania
Information received at FBIIIQ on 7/28/72 Identification files reflect that
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DB Cooper-15588
5 Airtel to SAC, Seattle RE: NORJACK
In addition, Xerox cards of the following six individuals are being furnished to Seattle:
There
is limited information on the Xerox cards which may be beneficial to the office of origin in setting forth leads.
It is suggested that Seattle obtain photographs of the missing persons reported above, either from police departments or through contact with relatives for display to witnesses if similarities are noted. It is also suggested that the artist's conception of Cooper be displayed to the relatives of these individuals to determine if there are any similarities.
It is also suggested that the artist's conception of Cooper be displayed to the relatives of these individuals to determine if there are any similarities. Advise Bureau of results.
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DB Cooper-15589OPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY 182 EDITION CSA FPMR (#1 CFR) 101-11.6
1.
₹
UNITED STATES GOVEN MENT . Memorandum
DATE:
4/02/17
FROM
SUBJECT
TO SAC, Seattle ( 164-81) SAC, NEW HAVEN (164-77) Norjak
Re: Bureau letter to SAC, Albany, and all SACs, 3-3-76 captioned "Destruction of Field Files and Records"
In accordance with instructions set forth in re communication, the following items are being returned to your office. At time New Haven RUA'd case, your office was listed as origin.
FD 302s
1-A Exhibits
Original Lab Report
FD 192s
2
164-81-LA
164-81-14003
Please advise this office of disposition and/or justification for retention of the Bulky Exhibits.
J
N
764-81-7483 UARIALIZE
1977 FBI-SEATTLE IN
Bxy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-15607
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6.02FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74) "
+
FBI
Date:
4/26/77
'Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
:
SAC,
2-14-74) "
+
FBI
Date:
4/26/77
'Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle dated 4/11/77 and Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73.
Enclosed for each receiving office is one (1) copy of referenced Bureau airtel, which is self-explanatory. Also, enclosed for each Division are one (1) copy each of a black and white and a color photograph depicting unsub, aka Dan Cooper, with and without glasses.
In view of the information contained in the enclosed airtel, the following leads are being set forth:
LEADS :
BALTIMORE DIVISION
At
Maryland
Will contact
2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 5)
3 - Baltimore (164-103) (Encl 5)
2 - Boston (164-153) (Encl 5)
3 - Butte (164-26) (Encl 5)
2 - Cleveland (164-88) (Encl 5)
3 - Columbia (164-48)
2 - Jacksonville (164-109) (Encl 5) RNN / jh (54) J
2 - Kansas City (164-80) (Encl 5)
4 - Miami (164-552) (Encl 5)
3 - New Rochelle (164-627) (Encl 5)
3 - Pittsburgh (164-93) (Encl 5)
3 - Sacramento (164-50) (Encl 5)
3 - St.
(164-88) (Encl 5)
3 - Columbia (164-48)
2 - Jacksonville (164-109) (Encl 5) RNN / jh (54) J
2 - Kansas City (164-80) (Encl 5)
4 - Miami (164-552) (Encl 5)
3 - New Rochelle (164-627) (Encl 5)
3 - Pittsburgh (164-93) (Encl 5)
3 - Sacramento (164-50) (Encl 5)
3 - St. Louis (164-63) (Encl 5) 2 - WFO (164-169) (Encl 5) (17 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-7484
-
Sent M Per
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1975 0 - 500 992 DB Cooper-15608
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and determine from her if she presently knows whereabouts. In addition, Baltimore will obtain a photo of and display copies (color and black and white, with and without glasses) of the artist's composite of unsub in this matter to determine if can note any similarities or dissimilarities between and unsub. Based on information received after this interview, Baltimore is to conduct the appropriate inves- tigation to process as a suspect if deemed appro- priate. Information as to how suspects may be processed in this matter is contained in referenced report.
BUTTE DIVISION
At
Montana
Will contact and determine from her essentially the same information requested of the Baltimore Division.
BUTTE DIVISION
At
Montana
Will contact and determine from her essentially the same information requested of the Baltimore Division.
BOSTON DIVISION
At
Massachusetts
Will contact and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
CLEVELAND DIVISION
At
Ohio
Will contact and conduct a similar investigation as. that requested of the Baltimore Division.
COLUMBIA DIVISION
At
South Carolina
Will contact
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and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION
At Florida
Will contact and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
KANSAS CITY DIVISION
At
Missouri
Will contact
and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
NEW ROCHELLE DIVISION
At
New York
Will contact and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
MIAMI DIVISION
At
Florida
Will contact
and conduct a similar inves- tigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
MIAMI DIVISION
At
Florida
Will contact
and conduct a similar inves- tigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division. If Miami is unable to locate based on information contained in referenced airtel, a lead should be set out to have Congressman J. HERBERT BURKE interviewed to determine further information concerning relatives of
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At
Florida
Will review their current file concerning and, based on information in that file, set out appropriate leads to have processed as a suspect in this matter. Investigative suggestions as to how a suspect may be processed is contained in referenced report.
PITTSBURGH DIVISION
At
Pennsylvania
Will contact and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At
California
Will contact and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At Missouri
Will contact
, and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
LOUIS DIVISION
At Missouri
Will contact
, and conduct a similar investigation as that requested of the Baltimore Division.
WFO
At Washington, D. C.
Will contact Senator STROM THURMOND and determine from him any information he may have concerning particularly as to known living
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relatives. Will thereafter set forth appropriate leads to have relatives of contacted and an investigation conducted similar to that requested of the Baltimore Division.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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DB Cooper-15612
5 FD-56 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Date:
4/26/77
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau airtel to Seattle dated 4/11/77 and Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73. b6 b7C
Enclosed for each receiving office is one (1) copy of referenced Bureau airtel, which is self-explanatory.
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Enclosed for each receiving office is one (1) copy of referenced Bureau airtel, which is self-explanatory. Also, enclosed for each Division are one (1) copy each of a black and white and a color photograph depicting unsub, aka Dan Cooper, with and without glasses.
In view of the information contained in the enclosed airtel, the following leads are being set forth:
LEADS :
BALTIMORE DIVISION
At
Maryland
Will contact
2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 5)
2 - Kansas City (164-80) (Encl 5)
3 - Baltimore (164-103) (Encl 5)
4 - Miami (164-552) (Encl 5)
2 - Boston (164-153) (Encl 5)
3 - Butte (164-26) (Encl 5)
3 - New Rochelle (164-627) (Encl 5)
2 - Cleveland (164-88) (Encl 5)
3 - Columbia (164-48)
2 - Jacksonville (164-109) (Encl 5) RNN/jh (54) J
3 - Pittsburgh (164-93) (Encl 5)
3 - Sacramento (164-50) (Encl 5)
3 - St. Louis (164-63) (Encl 5) 2 - WFO (164-169) (Encl 5) 17 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-7484
Approved: .
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
OPO : 1975 O - 590-992 DB Cooper-15613
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5/2/77
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NOR JACK (00: SEATTLE) Bufile
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
OPO : 1975 O - 590-992 DB Cooper-15613
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5/2/77
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NOR JACK (00: SEATTLE) Bufile 164-2111
Be Los Angeles letter to Richmond, 1/21/77; San Diego airtel to Seattle, 3/18/77.
On 4/27/77. b6
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advised that the he feels bears b6 a resemblance to the Unsub in captioned case was stationed at El Toro Marine Air Base in was.
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is about 40 years of age.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 Seattle - Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) 1 - San Diego IDK:Mix (4). 4
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DB Cooper-15618OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION * GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
5/5/77
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile
164-2111
RE :
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Re Portland airtel to Bureau, dated 10/19/76.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
5/5/77
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile
164-2111
RE :
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Re Portland airtel to Bureau, dated 10/19/76.
Referenced airtel set forth leads for the Portland Division at Eugene, Oregon and Portland, Oregon. To date the results of that investigation has not been forwarded to the Seattle Division.
Portland is requested to furnish results of that investigation so that this matter can be brought to a logical conclusion.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Vancouver, Washington
Will conduct appropriate investigation of including an interview if necessary after results of the Portland investigation are forwarded to Seattle.
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Enclosed for the Resident Agent handling the lead at Vancouver, Washington, is one (1) copy of Washington State drivers license.
C/A Muchos 164-81-7486
5010-110
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DB Cooper-15619OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-15619OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
5/5/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile
164-2111
RE :
Re Portland airtel to Bureau, dated 10/19/76.
Referenced airtel set forth leads for the Portland Division at Eugene, Oregon and Portland, Oregon. To date the results of that investigation has not been forwarded to the Seattle Division.
Portland is requested to furnish results of that investigation so that this matter can be brought to a logical conclusion.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Vancouver, Washington
Will conduct appropriate investigation of including an interview if necessary after results of the Portland investigation are forwarded to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
3 - Portland (164-41) 4 > Seattle (164-81) RNN : ecf + (7) Enclosed for the Resident Agent handling the lead at Vancouver, Washington, is one (1) copy of Washington State drivers license.
3 - Portland (164-41) 4 > Seattle (164-81) RNN : ecf + (7) Enclosed for the Resident Agent handling the lead at Vancouver, Washington, is one (1) copy of Washington State drivers license.
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DB Cooper-15620OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 5/5/77
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE :
Re memo of SA dated 3/17/77, and memo of SC dated 4/20/77.
It is noted that Washington State drivers license is not current and the drivers license on file is too old to obtain a photograph. .
In order to bring this matter to a logical conclusion, the following leads are set forth.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Everett, Washington
1. Will conduct appropriate investigation at Simpier Motors, 2202 Broadway, to determine if was employed on 11/24/71.
2. Will conduct financial checks concerning to ascertain his financial status.
3. Will conduct appropriate neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of
to determine if it is felt any of neighbors consider him to be a good
Will conduct appropriate neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of
to determine if it is felt any of neighbors consider him to be a good resemblance to Unsub.
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Will upon completion of the above investigation conduct any additional investigation deemed warranted to further process him as the subject, noting the possibility of setting forth a lead to have Air Force record checked for parachute training.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-15622 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 5/5/77
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE :
Re memo of SA dated 3/17/77, and memo of SC dated 4/20/77.
`It is noted that Washington State drivers license is not current and the drivers license on file is too old to obtain a photograph.
`It is noted that Washington State drivers license is not current and the drivers license on file is too old to obtain a photograph.
In order to bring this matter to a logical conclusion, the following leads are set forth.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Everett, Washington
1. Will conduct appropriate investigation at Simpier Motors, 2202 Broadway, to determine if was employed on 11/24/71.
2. Will conduct financial checks concerning to ascertain his financial status.
3. Will conduct appropriate neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of
to determine if it is felt any of neighbors consider him to be a good resemblance to Unsub.
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DB Cooper-15623OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
DATE:
4/21/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE:
Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle,
STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
DATE:
4/21/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE:
Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle, dated January 24, 1977. For the information of the San Francisco Division, was suggested as a suspect in this matter on February 9, 1972. is described as follows:
Name:
Race:
Caucasian
Sex:
Male
Height:
5'10" to 6'0"
Weight:
165 pounds
Build:
Medium
Hair:
Black
Eyes : Date of Birth: . Place of Birth:
Blue
On February 17, 1972, was interviewed by the FBI in Los Angeles, California. It was noted at that time that he does bear a resemblance to the artist's conception of UNSUB in this matter and that advised he was formerly a paratrooper in the military. claimed no knowledge whatsoever of captioned
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hijacking and stated he would cooperate fully with the FBI's investigation. claimed he was employed as by Abco Chemicals in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and worked the entire day of November 24, 1971, in
claimed he was employed as by Abco Chemicals in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and worked the entire day of November 24, 1971, in that capacity. could not recall any specific contacts he made, stating he left
Colorado Springs, about 9:00 a.m. and then returned about 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. advised that he was required, as part of his employment with Abco, to submit at the end of each week to Abco headquarters, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, records containing dates and names of persons contacted in Colorado Springs, during the previous week.
Investigation at Colorado Springs, Colorado,
revealed resided with
Colorado Springs, from September 16, 1971, through January 11, 1972. maintained checking and savings accounts at the Academy Boulevard Bank, Colorado Springs, but no significant account activity noted with the exception of $1,200 deposit on December 30, 1971. There was no safety deposit box rented at that bank by.
of the
Colorado Springs,
advised after viewing the artist's conception of UNSUB in this matter, stated that in her opinion it did not resemble
A copy of weekly reports were obtained from Abco, Inc.
of the
Colorado Springs,
advised after viewing the artist's conception of UNSUB in this matter, stated that in her opinion it did not resemble
A copy of weekly reports were obtained from Abco, Inc. in Irwin, Pennsylvania, and attempts by Agents at Colorado Springs, Colorado, to verify location on November 24, 1971, proved negative in that some of the addresses listed were not valid and others, although valid, personnel at the various locations could not remember
On September 5, 1972, NORJAK eye witness stated after viewing a photograph of that
he was not identical to UNSUB in this matter.
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In view of the apparent discrepancy between age at the time of the hijacking, i.e. .
and the
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age UNSUB was thought to be at the time of the hijacking, that of approximately 45 years old, no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time; however, should any new information come to the attention of the San Francisco Division, which would indicate that should be rein- vestigated as a suspect in this matter, San Francisco is directed to advise Seattle of this new information and conduct
concerning at this time; however, should any new information come to the attention of the San Francisco Division, which would indicate that should be rein- vestigated as a suspect in this matter, San Francisco is directed to advise Seattle of this new information and conduct investigation deemed appropriate.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-15627
3OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSÅ FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
$ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
DATE:
4/21/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE:
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Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle, dated January 24, 1977. For the information of the San Francisco Division, was suggested as a suspect in this matter on February is described as follows:
9, 1972.
Name:
Race:
Sex:
Height:
Build:
Hair:
Eyes :
Date of Birth: Place of Birth:
Caucasian
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Male
5'10" to 6'0"
Weight: 165 pounds
Medium
Black
Blue
On February 17, 1972, was interviewed by the FBI in Los Angeles, California. It was noted at that time that he does bear a resemblance to the artist's . conception of UNSUB in this matter and that advised he was formerly a paratrooper in the military.
conception of UNSUB in this matter and that advised he was formerly a paratrooper in the military. claimed no knowledge whatsoever of captioned
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-15628SITUULILA0821 12623077 BR CE PD DE LA R 062307Z MAY 77 FM . LOS A GELES (164-4)7) (13) (P) TO SEATTLE (164-81). ROUTINE PORTLAND (164-41) ROUTINE BT
CLEAR
"ORJAK, 00: SEATTLE. RE : JACK BRYANT
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RE LOS A GELES TELETYPE TO WASHINGTON FIELD, APRIL 18, 1977; A'D LOS ANGELES TELEPHONE CALL TO PORTLAND, MAY 6, 1977.
FOR I FORMATION RECEIVING OFFICES, WHO CLAIMS HE IS WRITING STORY REGARDING CAPTIONED MATTER b6 FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, WAS RECONTACTED MAY 6, 1977 AT HIS REQUEST. b7c b7D
COMPLETELY CONVINCED COFFELT IS SUBJECT OF NORJAK BASED ^' I DEPC"DE"T INVESTIGATION AND INFORMATION FURNISHED
"TATED HE AND NI'E OTHER INDIVIDUALS
I"CLUDI G TWO CAMERAME", A FROM "EWPORT BEACH, AND YOU WORKING AS A"D OTHER I DIVIDUALS WITH METAL DETECTORS, ETC.
COFFELT IS SUBJECT OF NORJAK BASED ^' I DEPC"DE"T INVESTIGATION AND INFORMATION FURNISHED
"TATED HE AND NI'E OTHER INDIVIDUALS
I"CLUDI G TWO CAMERAME", A FROM "EWPORT BEACH, AND YOU WORKING AS A"D OTHER I DIVIDUALS WITH METAL DETECTORS, ETC., ARE LEAVING
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LOS ANGELES AREA SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1977, FOR BEND, OREGON. 0" MAY ), 1977, THEY PLA" TO SEARCH AREA In CASCADE MOUNTAINS, WHERE COFFELT ALLEGEDLY LANDED IN EFFORT TO LOCATE BURIEL METAL PARTS FROM PARACHUTE. STATED BUREAU AGENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOI' SEARCH. NO COMMITMENT MADE.
AT CO "CLUSION. OF I T_RVIEW, STATED THAT IF NO BUREAU AGENT JOINS THEM, THE FBI WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTI "E"T ITEMS LOCATED AFTER INFORMING LOS ANGELES TIMES. ARMED A"D DA' GEROUS. BT
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DB Cooper-15632OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1979 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 ) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
RE :
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On 4/22/77 The Boeing Company provided records reflecting the termination of employees dating back to 1961. These records failed to reflect the name of or logical variations
of that name .
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
RE :
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On 4/22/77 The Boeing Company provided records reflecting the termination of employees dating back to 1961. These records failed to reflect the name of or logical variations
of that name ..
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DB Cooper-15633
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DATE: 5/2/77
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DB Cooper-15634OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
5/3/77
FROM
marly
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
BUfile 164-2111
Reurlet to Sacramento, 4/22/77.
The All Points Bulletin (APB) placed by the Sacramento Division on 12/1/71 was a summary of instant matter to alert all local authorities to the circumstances of the case and to provide them with sufficient background to handle any local inquiry or suspects developed.
Inasmuch as all APBs are destroyed at the end of one year, Seattle should destroy its stop card. 1
ARMED AND DANGEROUS . 
2
- Seattle
2 - Sacramento
RLJ : sls
(4)
Stop card pulled 5/10/7 del.
1
ARMED AND DANGEROUS . 
2
- Seattle
2 - Sacramento
RLJ : sls
(4)
Stop card pulled 5/10/7 del.
164-81-7491 SOMALIE
I 
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DB Cooper-15635 5/3/77
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P) NORJAK 00: Seattle BUfile 164-2111
Reurlet to Sacramento, 4/22/77.
The All Points Milletin (APB) placed by the Sacramento Division on 12/1/71 was a summary of instant matter to alert all local authorities to the circumstances of the case and to provide them with sufficient background to handle any local inquiry or suspects developed.
Inasmuch as all APBs are destroyed at the end of . one year, Seattle should destroy its stop card.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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DB Cooper-15635OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-7465) (P)
DATE: 5/19/77
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE :
On April 22, 1977, The Boeing Company, Seattle, advised that a review of personnel record
SAC, SEATTLE (164-7465) (P)
DATE: 5/19/77
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE :
On April 22, 1977, The Boeing Company, Seattle, advised that a review of personnel record reflected the following:
Name :
SSAN :
Residence:
Seattle, Washington
Former addresses:
Seattle, and Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
DOB :
Height :
Weight:
Hair:
Eyes:
51711 135 lbs. Brown Brown
Relatives:
Father:
Mother:
Military:
United States Army : (honorable) Electronic Technician, Radar Repair. 2 - Seattle (164-81) JRM/ jh (2)
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Associations:
Phi Sigma Kappa (social fraternity), Boy Scouts, National Riflemen's · Association.
(The data reflected herein derives from the original Boeing application dated and a subsequent application dated December,
Professional references:
Boeing, Seattle.
Boeing,
Federal Way.
Character references:
Boeing,
Bellevue.
Boeing, Tacoma.
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EMPLOYMENT
Westinghouse Electric Co.
Character references:
Boeing,
Bellevue.
Boeing, Tacoma.
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Flying Tiger Line, Sea-Tac
Boeing, Seattle
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U. S. Forest Service, Cave Junction, Oregon U. S. Forest Service, Cave Junction, Oregon
Century Electronics, Burbank
U. S. Forest Service.
U. S. Army
performance is rated in the top 40% of
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT MONTANA
On May 4. 1977. advised that stated that in May, 1972, they located the summer with her in Montana. She advised that she is in correspondence with other members of the family, in- cluding Maryland. Ohio,
she is
and he spent
The facsimile photographs of DAN COOPER were exhibited to who advised that they did not look at all like She stated that has light reddish- brown hair, almost blond, and does not really match the appearance of the photographs. She further indicated that she felt certain that was still alive and just drifting around the country.
She further indicated that she felt certain that was still alive and just drifting around the country.
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il DB Cooper-15640SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC) NORJAK 00: Seattle
5/18/77
Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 4/26/77. Enclosed are two copies of investigative insert indicating investigation conducted at Montana, on 5/4/77.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc.2) I - Butte ECS/sdj (3)
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TO:
SAC, VASIIINGTOT FIELD (164-169)
FROM: SAC, IIIAMI (164-552) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Seattle airtel to the Bureau dated 4/26/77 and Bureau airtel to Seattle dated 4/11/77.
Referenced Seattle communication set forth Lead for Miami at to locate and interview b6 b7C
Miami has been unable to locate
through local directories. Also, contact with Congressman BURKE's Office was negative regarding
Washington Field attempt to obtain further information regarding home address from Congressman BURKE's Washington, D.
Also, contact with Congressman BURKE's Office was negative regarding
Washington Field attempt to obtain further information regarding home address from Congressman BURKE's Washington, D.C. Office.
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5/11/77

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (PIC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

Re Seattle airtel to Bureau, 4/26/77.
On 5/9/77, investigation was conducted at Florida, and it was determined that this was a boarding house and that no one by the name of the present time Inquiries with some of the neighbors
was living there at determined that formerly lived at this address and works at the
On 5/10/77, was located and interviewed at the and advised that through the efforts of U.S. Congressman CHARLES E. BENNETT, he determined that was and has been living in Athens, Georgia, and was never missing to begin with.
BENNETT, he determined that was and has been living in Athens, Georgia, and was never missing to begin with.
In view of the above, no further action is being taken at Jacksonville.
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SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63) (RUC)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to the Bureau, 4/26/77. Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of a photograph of missing person in October, 1967.
has been missing since 12/5/71.
On 5/2/77, SA Missouri RA, determined that formerly of
had moved to
Mo.
advised that interviewed.
was alert enough to be
on 5/2/77, advised that who was missing from the Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Louis in 1971, has not been heard from since she placed a missing persons notice. She viewed the photographs of Unsub, aka DAN COOPER, both with and without glasses, black and white and color, and advised that they definitely were not photographs
made available a copy of a snapshot in black and white taken in October of 1967.
She viewed the photographs of Unsub, aka DAN COOPER, both with and without glasses, black and white and color, and advised that they definitely were not photographs
made available a copy of a snapshot in black and white taken in October of 1967.
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164-81-7497 - 7 DB Cooper-15644 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, RICHMOND (164-74)
DATE:
5/13/77
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
RE :
Re Los Angeles letter to Richmond, dated 1/21/77 ..
Referenced communication set forth a lead for Rich- mond to attempt to identify at the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Center in Richmond, Virginia. To date, results of that investigation have not been received by the Seattle Division. Richmond is requested to forward results of that investigation to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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1
164-81-7498
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DB Cooper-15645OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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DB Cooper-15645OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, RICHMOND (164-74)
DATE:
5/13/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
RE :
Re Los Angeles letter to Richmond, dated 1/21/77.
Referenced communication set forth a lead for Rich- mond to attempt to identify at the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Center in Richmond, Virginia. To date, results of that investigation have not been received by the Seattle Division. Richmond is requested to forward results of that investigation to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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164-81-7498
DB Cooper-15646
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) (RUC) NORJAK 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
Re Seattle letter to Chicago, 3/30/77.
RE:
Efforts were made periodically during the period April 12 through 27, 1977, to return the evidence submitted to Chicago in
RE:
Efforts were made periodically during the period April 12 through 27, 1977, to return the evidence submitted to Chicago in referenced letter, with negative results.
On April 28. 1977.
Illinois, was contacted at which time three photographs furnished by FBI, Seattle were returned to her, advising that they would no longer be needed in the FBI investigation.
No further investigation remains outstanding at Chicago.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA Pennsylvania:
On Nay 13, 1977, Pa., was contacted at her residence.
advised that she has not seen nor heard from since before he was reported missing in
1972. She was shown photographs of an individual also known as DAN COOPER. She related that these photographs did not bear any resemblance
noting that
has blond hair and blue eyes. She was asked to look at each individual feature of the face depicted in the photographs to determine if there were any similarities between the individual depicted and She advised that in
She was asked to look at each individual feature of the face depicted in the photographs to determine if there were any similarities between the individual depicted and She advised that in her opinion, the shape of the face, eyes, nose, and mouth were all different from that She advised that she could note no similarities between the individual depicted in the photograph and advised that she has no recent photographs
most recent one would have been taken when
and that the
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5/17/77

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PITTSBURGH (164-93) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

Re Seattle airtel to the Bureau dated 4/26/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are eight copies of an investigative insert reporting results of an investiga- tinn regarding Pennsylvania.
In view of the fact that all logical investigation has been completed by the Pittsburgh Division, this matter is being considered RUC.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc .
In view of the fact that all logical investigation has been completed by the Pittsburgh Division, this matter is being considered RUC.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc .- 8) 1 - Pittsburgh LAP/cjt (3)
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The following investigation was conducted at Washington, D.C. (WDC), by SA on May 10, 1977: b6 b7C
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THURMOND, advised he would ask Senator TIURUOND if he was familiar with the individual known as and if Senator THURMOND had any recollection of this individual he would arrange a personal meeting between Senator THURMOND and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) personnel.
On May 10, 1977, advised he had consulted Senator THURMOND and Senator THURMOND informed him that he (Senator THURMOND) did not recall anyone identified as individual. Thereafter, or anything possibly related to this reported he personally searched assorted records in Senator THURMOND's office for information pertaining to however, he was unable to locate any record that was possibly identifiable with In this regard, noted that most active records pertaining to Senator THURMOND's affairs since 1973
to however, he was unable to locate any record that was possibly identifiable with In this regard, noted that most active records pertaining to Senator THURMOND's affairs since 1973 were currently stored in his office in Aiken, South Carolina. Specifically, stated contact with this office could be made through They
through Aiken, South Carolina. or could be reached through telephone number
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(P)
PROM :
SAC, WFO (164-169) (RUG)
NORJAK
(00: 3E)
5/11/27. ReSEairtel to Bureau, 4/26/77, and Mm airtel to WFO, Enclosed for Columbia and Seattle are two copies of an investigative insert containing the results of contact at Senator STROM THURMOND's office in Washington, D.C. (WDC), on 5/10/77.
Inasmuch as information concerning was not received until 1973, and that significant Information received by Senator THURMOND during that time is presently stored in his South Carolina office, the below lead is set forth.
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LEAD
COLUMBIA AT AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA. Will contact at senator THURMOND's Office
through telephone number Alken, South Carolina, to Initiate a
Will contact at senator THURMOND's Office
through telephone number Alken, South Carolina, to Initiate a search in that office for any information which relates to who is further described in the enclosure to referenced communication,
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2- Bureau 2- Columbia (164-48) (Enc. 2) Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 2) 1- WFO GCW :pjb (7)
164-81-7503
DB Cooper-15651SAC, SEATTLE (161-81)
5/9/77
SA ROBERT H. WICK
HORJAK
RE:
On 5/6/77,
Washington Gambling Commission, Olympia, Washington, furnished the name of the suspect after doing some investigation of his own which indicated that had come into a considerable sum of money during 1971, under questionable circumstances.
resides
Oregon, phone
He was born
business:
5' 10", 170 pounds, Vancouver, Washington.
According to was employed for a number of for Pan American
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Airways. During 1971, he earned $11,400 at this job. He also claimed miscellaneous income of $125,000.00 for 1971.
Originally, did not know when in 1971, the bulk of income was earned; however, on 5/9/77, he said that he learned subsequently, that it was
Originally, did not know when in 1971, the bulk of income was earned; however, on 5/9/77, he said that he learned subsequently, that it was earned prior to NORJAK. also said that does not have a Washington, but does have an Oregon driver's license, which does not have a photo- graph.
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Portland USDC and had to make available some document- ation in his application for a gambling license
In view of activities, this is being made a matter of record for the information of the Vancouver RA.
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5/5/77
SAC, BUTTE (104-26) (RUC)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
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On 4/13/77, SA Portland Office, b6 b7c
. advised that an article appeared in a local paper that GLOBE TRANSFER COMPANY had takon full loss in this matter. (phonetic) representing GLOBE called and advised that ono called and claimed to know where COOPER is. staying at PALACE HOTEL, Missoula, Montana.
who is very elderly, was con- tacted at the PALACE HOTEL on 4/15/77, by SA
He stated he is staying temporarily at the PALACE
who is very elderly, was con- tacted at the PALACE HOTEL on 4/15/77, by SA
He stated he is staying temporarily at the PALACE HOTEL because, "they" are after him. re- Sides at Idaho.
With regard to information furnished to the Portland Office concerning D. B. COOPER, stated that when he saw the artist conception of cooper that was printed sometime last November, he immediately thought Idaho,
of He said that is now somewhere. stated that the artist conception of D. B. COOPER that was printod in the nerspaper last November is an exact like- ness of
then volunteered information hat all of the doctors, policemen, and firemen in Idaho, are all members of the syndicate and that they are currently dealing in narcotics and are part of a big narcotics ring. Although appears to be alert, he ramblos during his conversation and has no Specific in- formation to furnish.
No further action is being taken by Butte.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
164-81-7505 ag yam
2)- Seattle 1 - Butte JIS/ong (3)
DB Cooper-15653
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FAX :(164-2111)
FRONT
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-1003) -RUC-
SUBJECT:
HORJACK
(
164-81-7505 ag yam
2)- Seattle 1 - Butte JIS/ong (3)
DB Cooper-15653
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FAX :(164-2111)
FRONT
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-1003) -RUC-
SUBJECT:
HORJACK
(00: SBATTLE)
Re WFO airtel to Bureau, 4/22/77; Seattle airtel to Bureau, 4/26/77.
On 5/5/77, Melwood Farm, Box 182, Olney, Maryland, telephone 924-5000. furnished the following information to SA
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advised that he is not familiar with an
individual by the name JACK BRYAND COFFELT as receiving
medical treatment at the Melwood Farm Alcoholic Treatment
Center in Olney, Maryland, during 1971.
He recalls that in 1971 there was a Melwood Clinie located at 2029 Q Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., and advised that possibly this individual could have received treatment at that location.
2 - Bureau 2 - Seattle (1644-81) 2 - Wro (164-169) 1 - Baltimore ORT: boc (7)
164-81-7506 In your J
DB Cooper-15654 BA 164-1003
advised that the at the
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may also have been associated with the Melwood Clinic during its operations in 1971 and may be able to advise where records for treatment of COFFELT nay be located.
caused a search to be made of the Melwood Farm patient records, however, could not locate any record indicating that COFFELI received treatment at the institution during the pertinent period of time,
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Investigation conducted by Baltimore Division relative to location of' Maryland, as set forth in referenced Seattle airtel. to Bureau dated 4/26/77 indicates that no longer resides at that address.
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On On 5/1/77, U. S. Post Office, U. S. Postal Service, 21 South Summit Avenue,
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Maryland, telephone 926-3113, advised that postal records do not show a change of address for Mary-
land. Contact with postal carrier handling the above address and route for the past three years, does not recall at that address and advised that the area at which this residence is located is a townhouse community.
stated that the current occupants of Maryland, is a
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with a
On 5/4/77, Maryland, advised that he is not familiar residing at that
stated that the current occupants of Maryland, is a
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with a
On 5/4/77, Maryland, advised that he is not familiar residing at that address. He
advised that he has resided at Maryland, since June of 1974, and previously purchased the residence from a family, last name of
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DB Cooper-15655BA 164-1003
Review of records of Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Administration, Glen Burnie, Maryland, failed to locate any record or motor vehicle registration for. Mary Land.
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Review of records of the Chesapeake and . Potomac Telephone Company, Wheaton, Maryland, failed to reflect any telephone number listing or address for Maryland.
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In view of the above, UACB, no further investigation is being conducted by the Baltimore Division.
LEADS:
HEO
AT WASHINGTON, D. C.
Will locate and interview
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Washington, D. C., telephone regarding knowledge of treatment of JACK BRYAND COFFELD and definitely establish whereabouts of COFFELD during the pertinent period, specifically 11/24/71.
Will, through determine location of records pertaining to Melwood Clinic located at same address for possible medical records
Will, through determine location of records pertaining to Melwood Clinic located at same address for possible medical records pertaining to COFFELD.
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DB Cooper-15656
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5/25/77
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, HOUSTON (164-118) (RUC.)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE: 164-2111
Re:
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Re Denver airtel to "Houston, 4/22/77.
On 5/ 24/77, . Pona Corporation, #8 b6 Shelsea Place, Houston, advised that a review of employ- ment .. records reflected. that ·SSAN
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was employed as
Cheyenne, Wyoming, from
advised that because of his dates of employment,
for Certified Peerless in .. He would have accrued no vacation time, however, there are no other records available which would reflect exact days he worked.
Last address known for Colorado.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .:
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164-81-7507
J DB Cooper-15657 FD-263*(Rev. 7-15-75)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE
7-15-75)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	5/31/77	11/24/76-4/11/77

TITLE OF CASE
NORJAK
REPORT MADE BY
TYPED BY
SA
CHARACTER OF CASE
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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REFERENCES :
Seattle report of SA
11/30/76. b6 b7C
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ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau and other offices of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than the routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.
Because of the recent indictment of unsub in this matter by the Portland Division, copies of this report are being designated for Portland and for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Portland.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

SPECIAL AGENT
APPROVED
IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
8 - Bureau (164-2111)
1 - USA, Seattle
2 - Portland (164-41) (1-USA, Portland ) 3 Seattle (164-81) RNN	164-81-7508
7

Dissemination Record of Attached Report
Agency
Request Recd.
2 - Portland (164-41) (1-USA, Portland ) 3 Seattle (164-81) RNN	164-81-7508
7

Dissemination Record of Attached Report
Agency
Request Recd.
Date Fwd.
How Fwd.
By

Notations
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DB Cooper-15658SE 164-81
There are currently 908 suspects, 880 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and appropriate investigation is being instituted. No promising suspects are under consideration at this time.
Leads concerning individual suspects are being set out by separate communication. The results of these investigations are not being set forth in this report since all results to date have been negative. Positive results will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau by appropriate communication.
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DB Cooper-15659FD-204 (Ret.
Positive results will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau by appropriate communication.
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DB Cooper-15659FD-204 (Ret. 3-3-59)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION .
7
Copy to:
1 - USA, Seattle
1 - USA, Portland
Report of:
SA
Office:
Seattle, Washington
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Date:
5/31/77
Field Office File #: 164-81
Bureau File #: 164-2111
Title:
NORJAK
Character: CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT- HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Synopsis: All investigation to identify unsub to date has been negative. On 11/24/76, a U.S. Grand Jury in Portland, Oregon, returned an indictment charging unsub as JOHN DOE, aka Dan Cooper, with violations of aircraft piracy and Hobbs · Act statutes. Bond fixed at $500,000. The $5,000 reward formerly offered by the Seattle Post Intelligencer newspaper was withdrawn as of 12/31/76. A manual search of the missing persons indices at FBI Headquarters was conducted based on the presumption that unsub may have parished during the jump and a missing persons report may have been filed with the FBI.
A manual search of the missing persons indices at FBI Headquarters was conducted based on the presumption that unsub may have parished during the jump and a missing persons report may have been filed with the FBI. Twenty-one possible suspects were developed as a result of this search and they are currently being processed as suspects. Investigation continuing at Seattle and other divisions. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DETAILS :
All investigation to identify unsub to date has been negative.
On 11/24/76, a U.S. Grand Jury in Portland, Oregon, returned an indictment charging unsub as JOHN DOE, aka Dan Cooper with violations of aircraft piracy and Hobbs Act statutes. A bond was fixed at $500,000.
By letter, dated 11/30/76; ROBERT E. THOMPSON, Publisher and Editor of the Seattle Post Intelligencer news- paper, advised that he was withdrawing his previous offer of a. $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of unsub, aka D. B. Cooper. THOMPSON stated the reward would be with-
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-15660
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1970 O - 406-840SE 164-81
drawn as of 12/31/76.
The Bureau advised by airtel, dated 4/11/77, that a manual search of the missing persons indices at the FBI Headquarters was conducted based on the presumption that unsub may have parished during the jump and a missing persons report may have been filed with the FBI. Twenty-one possible suspects were developed as a result of this manual search and they are currently being processed as suspects at the present time.
On the same date, the Bureau advised by letter that there are eight latent fingerprints connected with this case that were obtained from and around the seat occupied by unsub. The eight latent fingerprints were made by the tip and lower joint areas of fingers and a latent impression, which is a fingerprint or a palm print, was also developed.
DB Cooper-15661
2*1 '263 (Rev. 7-15-75)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF
7-15-75)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	5/31/77	11/24/76-4/11/77

TITLE OF CASE
NORJAK
REPORT MADE BY
TYPED BY
SA
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CHARACTER OF CASE
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCES :
Seattle report of SA
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11/30/76. b6 b7C
ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau and other offices of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than the routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.
Because of the recent indictment of unsub in this matter by the Portland Division, copies of this report are being designated for Portland and for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Portland.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

SPECIAL AGENT
APPROVED
IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
8 - Bureau (164-2111)
1 - USA, Seattle
2 - Portland (164-41)
 (1-USA, Portland
3 -Seattle (164-81)	)	164-81-7508 7

Dissemination Record of Attached Report
Agency
Request
FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

SPECIAL AGENT
APPROVED
IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
8 - Bureau (164-2111)
1 - USA, Seattle
2 - Portland (164-41)
 (1-USA, Portland
3 -Seattle (164-81)	)	164-81-7508 7

Dissemination Record of Attached Report
Agency
Request Recd.
Date Fwd ..
How Fwd.
By

Notations
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DB Cooper-15662