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¥
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/28/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Sub E SUB. - SEARCH
Northwest Flight Dispatch Center, called twice on the afternoon of November 28, 1971. The first time he advised that he had checked on possible information and believed that a more accurate pin-pointing of the possible place of descent of the hijacker would be three statute miles east northeast of LaCenter, Washington, on a bearing of 080 degrees, true. He said the center of the circle would depend on the clock being a few seconds off one way or the other or the Unsub falling free before he opened the chute. However, he would estimate that a circle with a three-mile radius from the point described above should come close to the place of descent.
However, he would estimate that a circle with a three-mile radius from the point described above should come close to the place of descent.
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He called back subsequently and said that he had talked to the man who was working the radar at Portland which was very accurate since it was very close to the plane at the time and determined that the plane was actually one to two miles east of the center of this particular fly-way. He said for this reason, we might consider moving the center of the circle described above one or two miles due east.
This information was furnished to SA MANNING on November 28, 1971. He was instructed to make certain that this area was thoroughly searched and to consider air coverage on November 29, 1971.
C. TO HANDING Gy Plus20- 1-2891
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11/28/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNKNOWN SURJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00:
BIBLER
UNKNOWN SURJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
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Northwest Flight Dispatch Center, called twice on the afternoon of November 20, 1971. The first time he advised that he had checked on possible information and believed that a more accurate pin-pointing of the possible place of descont of the hijacker would be three statute miles east northeast of LaCenter, Washington, on a bearing of 080 degrees, true. Ho said the center of the circle would depend on the clock being a few seconds off one way or the other or the Unsub falling free before he opened the chute. However, he would estimate that a circle with a three-mile radius from the point described above should come close to the place of descent.
He called bach: subsequently and said that he had talked to the man who was working the radar at Portland which was very accurate since it was very close to the plane at the time and determined that the plane was actually one to two miles east of the center of this particular fly-way.
radar at Portland which was very accurate since it was very close to the plane at the time and determined that the plane was actually one to two miles east of the center of this particular fly-way. He said for this reason, we might consider moving the center of the circle described above one or two miles due east.
This information was furnished to SA MAITHING on November 28, 1971. Ile was instructed to make certain that this area was thoroughly searched and to consider air coverage on November 29, 1971.
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1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum +
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164- 81
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DATE:
11/26/71
FROM
: SA
Carlino
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Flight 305
11/24/71
1 CAA-HIJACKING, EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
On 11/26/71 at 11:45 am
home telephone
advised SA
That
In the past he knew a jumper who might have been crazy enough to pull the hijacking, but he cannot
1 CAA-HIJACKING, EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
On 11/26/71 at 11:45 am
home telephone
advised SA
That
In the past he knew a jumper who might have been crazy enough to pull the hijacking, but he cannot recall the man's name.
This man used to be associated with Oregon) in an Washington. (There is a turf landing strip at records, 11/26/71.)
per FAA
This man, about six years ago came to a was not present at
is reputed to have
but this man and to have
said that he saw the
after the event.
Further, this man frequently at social gatherings.
The man was about 6', lean, tough and would now be middle aged.
might know his name and whereabouts. or
else the might know it.
The latter is, or was, who used to be with the
at Portland, Oregon. Oregon, which is a suburb of
used to
Live at
Portland, telephone number not known.
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ACTION: Advise Portland of above. 2
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 11/26/71 SĄ above two suspects to Washington.
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SA
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Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SA
(P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NWA Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71
CAA - Hijacking; Extortion
00: SE
On 11/28/71 advised that he had talked to an unknown man in the Wash. area 11/26/71 who
said that there had been
every night, However,
he said that the
failed to appear
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DATE:
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SA
(P)
UNSUB; NWA Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 GAA - Hijacking; Extortion 00: SE
On
Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-1902
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SA
(P)
UNSUB; NWA Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 GAA - Hijacking; Extortion 00: SE
On 11/28/71 advised that he had talked to an unknown man in the Hash, area 11/26/71 who said that there had been every night, However.
he said that the
failed to appear
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11/29/71
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DB Cooper-1903NR 01 PX PLAIN 1022 AM URGENT 11-29-71 WJG
TO
SEATTLE
CHARLOTTE
INDIANAPOLIS
FROM PHOENIX (164-100)
SUSP
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(FNU)
(PHONETIC) WAS ALSO
STATED THAT
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(FNU)
(PHONETIC) WAS ALSO
STATED THAT
FNU
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(PHONETIC) HAD
HE DESCRIBED
(PHONETIC) AS WMA, FORTY TO FORTYFIVE YEARS, FIVE FEET TEN, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY, HAIR ON TOP, HIGH CHEEK BONES, AND THIN CHIN AND WORE GLASSES PART OF TIME. HE KNEW NOTHING RE.
BACKGROUND OF SUSPECT
(PHONETIC).
CHARLOTTE AT
WILL ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
FNU
WHO HAD
INDIANAPOLIS AT
WILL ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
WHO WAS IN
CAN BE LOCATED AND INTERVIEWED AS TO IDENTITY OF FNU (PHONETIC).
PENDING .
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END
SLA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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Re: SUSp
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZZDO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYSAID, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTOPTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE CHICAGO MITEL TO PORTLAND AND SEATTLE DATED ELEVEN TWENTYSEVEN
INSTANT, PORTLAND CALL TO CHICAGO AND SEATTLE AND SEATTLE CALL TO PORTLAND ELEVEN TWENTYSTUEN INSTANT.
NOPTHWEST AIPLINES ADVISED THAT ONE
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ON FLIGHT FIVE SIX FIGHT TO O'HARE AIRPORT THIS DATE.
NOPTHWEST AIPLINES ADVISED THAT ONE
DEPARTED b6 b7C
ON FLIGHT FIVE SIX FIGHT TO O'HARE AIRPORT THIS DATE. ALSO ADVISED ACCOMPANIED BY A MAN UP UNTIL FLPAHT DEPARTURE BUT UNABLE TO DESCPIRZ MAN ACCOMPANING
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DCA
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9:20 PM URGENT 11-27-71 RMB
TO :
SEATTLE
CHICAGO
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZZRO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE CHICAGO NITEL TO PORTLAND AND SEATTLE DATED ELEVEN TWENTYSEVEN
INSTANT, PORTLAND CALL TO CHICAGO AND SEATTLE AND SEATTLE CALL TO PORTLAND ELEVEN TWENTYSEVEN INSTANT.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES ADVISED THAT ONE
DEPARTED b6 b7C
ON FLIGHT FIVE SIX EIGHT TO O'HARE AIRPORT THIS DATE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES ADVISED THAT ONE
DEPARTED b6 b7C
ON FLIGHT FIVE SIX EIGHT TO O'HARE AIRPORT THIS DATE. ALSO ADVISED ACCOMPANIED BY A MAN UP UNTIL FLPGHT DEPARTURE BUT UNABLE TO DESCRIBE MAN ACCOMPANING
PORTLAND IS TAKING NO FURTHER ACTION PENDING THE SHOWPNG OF
PHOTO OF TO WITNESS WHO WOALD RECOGNIZE UNSUB. 156 b6 b7C
END
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DCA FBI SE CLR
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Date:
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URGENT
(Priority)
005
Sub. D
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
ec- PARACHUTES.
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
REBUCALL TODAY.
LAS VEGAS NITEL TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST, TRANSMITTED ELEVEN FIFTYTWO P.M., REVEALS THAT ONE CHEST PACK AND ONE BACK PACK PARACHUTE FOUND IN FLIGHT THREE + ZERO FIVE ON LANDING IN RENO, NEVADA.
, REVEALS THAT ONE CHEST PACK AND ONE BACK PACK PARACHUTE FOUND IN FLIGHT THREE + ZERO FIVE ON LANDING IN RENO, NEVADA. EXAMINATION OF BACK PACK PARACHUTE BY MILITARY EXPORT REVEALED IT WAS IN USABLE CONDITION AND COMPLETE AND OPERABLE IN ALL DETAILS. CHEST PACK PARACHUTE OF BR BRIGHT PINK, ORANGE COLOR, DETERMINED BY MILITARY EXPERTS TO BE IN OPERABLE CONDITION. HOWEVER, IT WAS OPENED WITH THE DROUGE CHUST MISSING_ IN THE AIRPLANE. .I
EARL J. COSSEY, MASTER PARACHUTE RIGGER AND CHIEF RIGGER FOR SEATTLE SKY SPORTS, ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, ADVISED THAT HE PERSONALLY RIGGED A CHEST PARK PARACHUTE WHICH WAS USED FOR TRAINING
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PURPOSES, SEWING THE PARACHUTE PACK UP IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AS A PARACHUTE.
THIS PARTICULAR PARACHUTE, ACCORDING TO COSSEY, IS ONE OF THE TWO CHEST PACK PARACHUTES THAT WERE DELIVERED TO THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL FOR DELIVERY TO THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES
THIS PARTICULAR PARACHUTE, ACCORDING TO COSSEY, IS ONE OF THE TWO CHEST PACK PARACHUTES THAT WERE DELIVERED TO THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL FOR DELIVERY TO THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES FOR DELIVERY TO THE HIJACKER.
SINCE FOUR PARACHUTES WERE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER, TWO CHEST PACKS, TWO BACK PACKS, AND SINCE ONE CHEST PACK AND ONE BACK PACK CHUTE WERE FOUND IN THE PLANE, IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE ONE CHEST PACK CHUTE MISSING WOULD HAVE TO HAVE BEEN USED BY THE HIJACKER, THE SECOND BACK PACK CHUTE PROVIDED THE HIJACKER WAS OPERABLE.
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-1909FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
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PLAINTEXT
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Facsimile TELETYPE URGENT
Via
TO : SAC, PORTLAND
(Priority) X- TRANSMITTER
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
INFORMATION DEVELOPED NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THROUGH CONTACT WITH EXPERIENCED AVIATION PERSONNEL REFLECTS POSSIBILITY THAT A VOR RECEIVING DEVICE, POSSIBLY COMPOSED OF TRANSISTERIZED COMPONENTS, AND SMALL
LAST AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, THROUGH CONTACT WITH EXPERIENCED AVIATION PERSONNEL REFLECTS POSSIBILITY THAT A VOR RECEIVING DEVICE, POSSIBLY COMPOSED OF TRANSISTERIZED COMPONENTS, AND SMALL ENOUGH TO BE PLACED IN A POCKET, COULD HAVE BEEN USED BY THE SUBJECT TO MAKE GROUND CONTACT EVEN THOUGH VISUAL CONTACT WAS IMPOSSIBLE.
SEATTLE DIVISION SECURING LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS OF VOR COMPONENTS AT A AVIATION COMPANY IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, AND IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT ANOTHER MANUFACTURER OF SUCH COMPONENTS IS HILLSBORO AVIATION AT HILLSBORO, OREGON.
PORTLAND, AT HILLSBORO, OREGON, CONTACT HILLSBORO AVIATION SECURE LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS OF SMALL VOR UNITS AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PURCHASED SUCH ITEMS FROM THE DISTRIBUTORS. P.
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FBI
Date:
11/29/71
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(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO
Transmit the following in FACSIMILE "TELETYPE
PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, WHO IS
RECALLS A WHITE MALE, NAME UNKNOWN, WHO WAS PARACHUTIST IN THE PAST, AND CONSIDERS THIS PERSON LOGICAL SUSPECT. SUSPECT FORMERLY ASSOCIATED WITH
OREGON, AND QUOTE UNQUOTE, WASHINGTON.
SUSPECT ALSO KNOWN TO
WHO MIGHT STILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH PORTLAND, AND WHO USED TO LIVE OREGON.
SUSPECT ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO PURPORTEDLY
WASHINGTON,
SUSPECT FREQUENTLY
AT SOCIAL
GATHERINGS. DESCRIBED AS SIX FEET, LEAN, TOUGH, AND NOW MIDDLE AGED.
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TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND
DATE:
11/29/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND
DATE:
11/29/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE " BUFILE 164-2111
Re : SUSPECT
Enclosed is photo of captioned subject.
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LEADS
PORTLAND DIVISION
Display photo to
who recalls
b6
b7C
subject.
1 - Portland (Encl 1)
1 - Seattle CEF : klb
(2)
80
Sent by facsimile 1/15/AM Rica LJQ
wilson Jour
DB Cooper-1912
164-81-159
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (u CFR) IDI-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE:
11/29/71
Re :
SUSPECT -
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Enclosed is photo of captioned subject.
b6
b7C
LEADS
PORTLAND DIVISION
Display photo to
who recalls b7c
b6
subject.
1 - Portland (Encl 1) 1 - Seattle CEF : klb
(2)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-159 DB Cooper-1913FD-36 (Rev.
1 - Portland (Encl 1) 1 - Seattle CEF : klb
(2)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
164-81-159 DB Cooper-1913FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
Transmit the following in FACSimile TELETYPE
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URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
SUSP
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, WHO IS
RECALLS A WHITE MALE, NAME UNKNOWN, WHO WAS PARACHUTIST IN THE PAST, AND CONSIDERS THIS PERSON LOGICAL SUSPECT. SUSPECT FORMERLY ASSOCIATED WITH
OREGON, AND QUOTE
UNQUOTE, WASHINGTON.
SUSPECT ALSO KNOWN TO
WHO MIGHT STILL BE
ASSOCIATED WITH
PORTLAND, AND WHO USED TO LIVE
OREGON.
SUSPECT ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO PURPORTEDLY
WASHINGTON, ,
SUSPECT FREQUENTLY
AT SOCIAL
GATHERINGS. DESCRIBED AS SIX FEET, LEAN, TOUGH, AND NOW MIDDLE AGED.
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(1).
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PAGE TWO
PORTLAND INTERVIEW
IF NOTHING PRECLUDES IT, AND
REGARDING IDENTITY THIS SUSPECT. SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS. P
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ET U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-1915FD-35 (RI), 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/29/71
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND
SUSP
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RESE TELECALL THIS DATE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS, CALLED ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE INSTANT. HE SAID
A
OF PORTLAND, TELEPHONE
OR IN CARE OF THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, HAD CALLED NORTHWEST IN MINNEAPOLIS. HE SAID THAT A MAN NAMED IN THE PORTLAND AREA, LOOKED LIKE THE ARTIST CONCEPTION AND WAS AN
EXCELLENT SUSPECT.
HE SAID THAT A MAN NAMED IN THE PORTLAND AREA, LOOKED LIKE THE ARTIST CONCEPTION AND WAS AN
EXCELLENT SUSPECT. HE SAID THAT
THAT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAD
THE PORTLAND AIRPORT.
PORTLAND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION RE AND ADVISE BY SUTEL.
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003
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This information previously furnished to ASAC VINNIE RUEHL, Portland, who said he believes had been eliminated as a suspect already, but that he would appreciate getting a teletype and he will give us an official statement by return teletype.
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE 164-81
DATE: 11/28/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: UNSU3; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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On 11/28/71 at 5:59 am Towers Hotel, 45th Avenue NE and N; Brooklyn, Seattle, telephoned this office and advised that on 11/27/71
known only to him as time of the
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On 11/28/71 at 5:59 am Towers Hotel, 45th Avenue NE and N; Brooklyn, Seattle, telephoned this office and advised that on 11/27/71
known only to him as time of the call.
was on site at the
said
is a "dead wringer" for the unsub
in this matter.
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known to
who can be reached at
described
as a white male, 40 years, 6'
dark hair,
eyes, 170 pounds.
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SAC advised 6:05 am
ADDENDUM:, On 11-28-71,
ASAC advised 6:56 am
University Towers, Seattle, advised the writer that
om 11-28-71, and
Wash.,b6 SA advised
years,
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observed unsub.
has
hair moderately Tong, 5'9", 155 pounds approximately
CNG (2) years old, stated that since
has not
as of time of interview.
No further action.
2 SER/ser
Se LO
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The writer discreetly
who does not appear similar to description of SAC, SEATTLE 164-81
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
11/28/71.
on the Payroll Savings Plan
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The writer discreetly
who does not appear similar to description of SAC, SEATTLE 164-81
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
11/28/71.
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On 11/28/71 at 5:59 am Towers Hotel, 45th Avenue NE and NE Brooklyn, Seattle, telephoned this office and advised that on 11/27/71
University
known only to him as time of the call.
was on site at the
said
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in this matter.
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who is b6 .
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who can be reached at
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described
as a white male, 40 years, 6' b6
dark hair,
eyes, 170 pounds.
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University Towers, Seattle, advised the writer that om 11-28-71, and Wash.,b6 b7C
ASAC advised 6:56 am
years,
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who does not appear similar to description of
unsub.
has
ONG (2)
hair moderately Tong, 59, 155 pounds approximately years old stated that since
has not
as of time of interview.
No further action.
2 SER/ser
164-81-162
SESALIZED FILED NOV 9 8 1971
FEI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-1919 OPTIONAL FORM NO.
2 SER/ser
164-81-162
SESALIZED FILED NOV 9 8 1971
FEI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-1919 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81) (P)
FROM
:SA
SUBJECT.UNSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
DATE:
11/29/71
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AUSA
received a call from a
name not recalled by who suggested that the sketch of the hijacker appears identical to (well known to the Seattle Office and we have large file concerning him) . destroyed
LEADS
SEATTLE At
Washington
is well known to Chief of Police
BENIFIELD and is presently living in It is to be noted that his present description closely meets that of the hijacker and his photograph on last arrest does not meet his present appearance. While at subject was a is in good shape now. Further, his
This caper is something that is very capable of doing. It is suggested that BENIFIELD might be able to eliminate by ascertaining his location
last Wednesday night.
It is suggested that BENIFIELD might be able to eliminate by ascertaining his location
last Wednesday night. If not, a photograph of if a recent one can be located, should be exhibited to witnesses.
DO NOT ASSU TILL PHOTO REC'D.
19h -02
5010-108
JAG/djs (3)
11/29/21 obtaining photo
meaning checking a Interesbants
el
164-81-163
SLARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ........... FILED NOV : 0 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
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SAC (164-01) (P)
5
UNGUD; VORNAMEIST AIRLINES FLIGHT 0305 PORTLAND YO STATALE 11/24/71 CHA - HIJACKING; EMOTION 00: SCARTIL
AUCA
received a call from a
namo not rocalica by who suggested that the aforch of the hijacker appears icontical to (well known to the Seattle office and we have large file concerning hin).
LEADS
SIALISTAR SC
Washington
TRIPILID and
is well known to Chief of Police is presently living in It is to be noted that his present description closely roots that of the hijeckor and his photograph on lant arrest doos not mout his present anpooronce.
to Chief of Police is presently living in It is to be noted that his present description closely roots that of the hijeckor and his photograph on lant arrest doos not mout his present anpooronce. While at subject was chupe noz. Further, his
in in room
This capor is something that
in very capable of doing. It is qugonstod that OPTIFIELD night bo able to eliminate by ascortaining hig location last Wednesday night. If not, a photograph of if a rucont one can be located, should be ochitited to witnossos.
JG/ajs ( 3)
164-81-163
ARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED NOV : 2 1971
FOI-SEATTLE
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URGENT
(Priority)
SOB
007
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SKETCH
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER HAS BEEN RECEIVED. WITNESSES OBSERVEDG HIJACKER NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT GLASSES. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ARTIST PREPARE ANOTHER CONCEPTION WITHOUT GLASSES AND THEREAFTER THE TWO PHOTOGRAPHS BE MOUNTED
IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ARTIST PREPARE ANOTHER CONCEPTION WITHOUT GLASSES AND THEREAFTER THE TWO PHOTOGRAPHS BE MOUNTED ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING CONPOSITE DESCRIPTION ON A WANTED FLYER TYPE PAPER, TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO MAILING LISTS THROUGHOUT COUNTRY, ALONG WITH SUCH SPECIAL MAILINGS AS MAY BE INDICATED AS INVESTIGATION PROGRESSES. FOLLOWING COMPOSITE TAKEN FROM INTERVIEWS OF WITNESSES WHO WERE IN A POSITION TO SEE UNSUB.
RACE, WHITE; SEX, MALE; AGE, MID FORTY'S; FIVE FT TEN TO SIX FT., ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY POUNDS, AVERAGE TO WELL BUILT, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH COMPLEXION, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, COMBED BACK; SIDEBURNS, LOW EAR LEVEL; EYES, POSSIBLY BROWN, DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT PUT ON DARK, WRAP-AROUND SUNGLASSES
JEM: eon (1)
164-81-164
Approved:
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1147/A
M Per Sa
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Date:
11/29/71
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WITH DARK RIMS.
5-22-64)
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Date:
11/29/71
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WITH DARK RIMS. LOW VOICE, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF U.S .; HEAVY SMOKER : OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES; WORE BLACK OR BROWN SUIT, WHITE SHIRT, NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT, BLACK RAIN TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT, DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE. HE CARRIED PAPER BAG FOUR INCHES BY TWELVE INCHES BY FOURTEEN INCHES, WORE BROWN SHOES.
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-1923FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
11/26/71
009
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URGENT
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SUB CHUTES.
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI,
SAC, LAS VEGAS,
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS, &
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
EARL J. COSSEY, MASTER PARACHUTE RIGGER, AND JUMP INSTRUCTOR, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE. STATES HE PACKED THREE PARACHUTES GIVEN TO SUBJECT, AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMA- TION, HAS DETERMINED MISSING
STATES HE PACKED THREE PARACHUTES GIVEN TO SUBJECT, AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMA- TION, HAS DETERMINED MISSING BACK PACK IS A MODEL N B SIX (NAVY BACK PACK SIX) . CONTAINER IS SAGE-GREEN. NYLON AND PARACHUTE IS TWENTYEIGHT FT. NYLON WHITE FLIGHT CIRCULAR (NON STEERABLE) . BACK PACK EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL FOAM CUSHION AND HAS SAGE-GREEN NYLON HARNESS WITH NO. "D" RINGS TO MOUNT CHEST PACK.
COSSEY STATES CHEST PACK USED BY SUBJECT IS DUMMY TRAINING RIG, WHICH IS INOPERABLE. COSSEY SPECULATES SUB- QECT USED CHEST PACK FOR MONEY.
CJH: kn (1) 11/
MA- 6:06
LV -6:22
164-81-166
Approved:
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COSSEY STATES NIGHT JUMPING VERY DANGEROUS, WHEN TERRAIN UNKNOWN AND DISTINCT POSSIBILITY SUBJECT SUFFERED ANKLE AND/OR LEG INJURIES ON LANDING,. ALSO, IF WEARING STREET SHOES, POSSIBILITY OF INJURY GREATER, AS SUBJECT UNABLE TO CONTROL RATE OF DESCENT OR JUDGE SHOCK IMPACT - P -
Approved: Sent M Per DB Cooper-1926
Special Agent
ALSO, IF WEARING STREET SHOES, POSSIBILITY OF INJURY GREATER, AS SUBJECT UNABLE TO CONTROL RATE OF DESCENT OR JUDGE SHOCK IMPACT - P -
Approved: Sent M Per DB Cooper-1926
Special Agent in ChargeMIRC9 SE PLAIN 5:43 PM URGENT 11/26/71 JJT
IO DIRECTOR LAS VEGAS MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-91)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA .- HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 : STATTLE.
EARL J. COSSEY, MASTER PARACHUTE RIGGER, AND JUMP INSTRUCTOP, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE. STATES HE PACKED THREE PARACHUTES GIVEN TO SUBJECT, AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION, 1 HAS DETERMINED MISSING BACK PACK IS A MODEL NB SIX (HAVY BACK PACK SIX). CONTAINER IS SAGE-GREEN, NYLON, AND PARACHUTE IS TWENTYEIGHT FT. NYLON WHITE FLIGHT CIRCULAR (NON STEEPABLE). BACK PACK EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL FOAM CUSHION AND HAS SAGE-GREEN MYLON HARNESS WITH NO. "D" RINGS TO MOUNT CHEST PACK.
COSSEY STATES CHEST PACK USED BY SUBJECT IS DUMMY TRAINING RIG, WHICH IS INOPEPABLE. COSSEY SPECULATES SUBJECT USED CHEST PACK FOR MONEY. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1927
164-81-166PAGE TWO
SE 164-31
COSSEY STATES NIGHT JUMPING VERY DANGEROUS, WHEN TERRAIN UNKNOWN AND DISTINCT
END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1927
164-81-166PAGE TWO
SE 164-31
COSSEY STATES NIGHT JUMPING VERY DANGEROUS, WHEN TERRAIN UNKNOWN AND DISTINCT POSSIBILITY SUBJECT SUFFERED ANKLE AND/OR LEG INJURIES ON LANDING AS SUBJECT UNABLE TO CONTROL RATE OF DESCENT OR JUDGE SHOCK IMPACT, ALSO, IF WEARING STREET SHOES, POSSIBILITY OF INJURY GREATER.
- P - END TLA
FBI PORTLAND HOLD
DB Cooper-1928M2 009 SE PLAIN
5:34M PM URGENT 11/26/71 JJT
TO
DIRECTOR
LAS VEGAS
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM
SEATTLE (164-91)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THPEE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMDEP TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION, 00 :SEATTLE.
EARL J. COSSTY, MASTEP PARACHUTE RIGGER, AND JUMP INSTRUCTOP, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE. STATES HE PACKED . THREE PARACHUTES GIVE" TO SUBJECT, AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION, HAS DETERMINED MISSING BACK PACK IS A MODEL N 8 SIX (NAVY BACK PACK SIX) .. CONTAINER IS TAGE-GREEN, NYLON, AND PARACHUTE IS TWENTYEIGHT FT. NYLON WHITE FLIGHT CIRCULAR ("O" STEERABLE). BACK PACK FODIPPED WITH SPECIAL FOAM CUSHION AND HAS SAGE-GREEN NYLON HARNESS WITH NO.
NYLON WHITE FLIGHT CIRCULAR ("O" STEERABLE). BACK PACK FODIPPED WITH SPECIAL FOAM CUSHION AND HAS SAGE-GREEN NYLON HARNESS WITH NO. "?" PINGS TO MOUNT CHEST PACK.
COSSTY STATES CHEST PACK USED BY SUBJECT IS DUMMY TRAINING PIC, WHICH IS INOPERABLE. COSSEY SPECULATES SUBJECT USED CHEST PACK FOR MONEY. END PAGE ONE
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COSSEY STATES NIGHT JUMPING VEPY DANGEROUS, WHEN TERRAIN UNKNOWN AND DISTINCT POSSIBILITY SUBJECT SUFFERED ANKLE AND/OR LEG INJURIES ON LANDING AS SUBJECT UNABLE TO CONTPOL PATE OF DESCENT OP JUDGE SHOCK IMPACT, ALSO, IF WEARING STREET SHOES, POSSIBILITY OF INJURY GREATEP.
- P - END AGL FEI . . . MP CLE
DB Cooper-1930
MP479 SE PLAIN
6:76 PM URGENT 11/26/71 JUT
TO
DIRECTOR
LAS VEGAS
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FPOM
SEATTLE (164-81)
INSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES LIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTOPTION, 00 : SEATTLE.
TARL J. COSSEY, MASTER PAPACHUTE RIGGER, AND JIIMP INSTRUCTOR, INTERVIEWED THIS DATE. STATES HE PACKED THREE PARACHUTES GIVEN TO SUBJECT, AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION, HAS DETERMINED MISSING BACK PACK IS
STATES HE PACKED THREE PARACHUTES GIVEN TO SUBJECT, AND FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION, HAS DETERMINED MISSING BACK PACK IS A MODEL NB SIX (NAVY BACK PACK SIX) . CONTAINER IS SAGE-GREEN, MYLON, AND PARACHUTE IS TWENTYEIGHT FT. NYLON WHITE FLIGHT CIRCULAD (NOM STEERABLE) . BACK PACK SQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL FOAM CUSHION AND HAS SAGE-GREEN NYLON HARNESS WITH NO. "D" PINGS TO MOUNT CHEST PACK.
COSSEY STATES CHEST PACK USED BY SUBJECT IS DUMMY TRAINING RIG, WHICH IS INOPEPABLE. COSSTY SPECULATES SUBJECT USED CHEST PACK FOR MONEY. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1931
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SE 164-31
COSSEY STATES MIGHT JUMPING VERY DANGEROUS, WHEN TERPAIN UNKNOWN AND DISTINCT POSSIBILITY SUBJECT SUFFERED ANKLE AND/OR LEG INJURIES ON LANDING AS SUBJECT UNABLE TO CONTROL PATE OF DESCENT OR JUDGE SHOCK IMPACT, ALSO, IF WEARING STREET SHOES, POSSIBILITY OF INJURY GREATER.
- P - END REW FBI WASH DC
(2)
DB Cooper-1932MD 445 SF PLAIN 11 47 PM UPGENT 11/?7/71 BEH
SusZ: UNSUD
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-31)
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
LOS ANGELES
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-22)
X MAN ON FLIGHT 201, SAN DIEGO TO BORDANTE.
7/71 BEH
SusZ: UNSUD
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-31)
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
LOS ANGELES
FROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-22)
X MAN ON FLIGHT 201, SAN DIEGO TO BORDANTE. 11-8-91
SOURCE
On Call: SAY L.A. atting lot of maux! compara + will send to TINSUR; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZEPO FIVE, PORTLAND TO s.F.
SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING AMD EXTORTION.
PE SAN DIEGO TELETYPE TO STATILE TODAY. INTERVIEWED AT HILTON INN, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT. 
PECALLS CONVERSATION WITH UNIDENTIFIED MAN ON FLIGHT TWO ZERO ONE, FROM SAN DIEGO TO RUPRANK, NOVEMBER FIGHT LAST. STATES HE AND HAVE AGAIN DISCUSSED THIS CONVERSATION AND NEITHER OF THEM CAN PECALL THE NAME OF THE INDUSTRY, MOVIE COMPANY, OR NAMES OF PARTICULAR MOVIES UNMAN CLAIMED TO HAVE WORKED FOD. ONLY RECALLS THAT MAN MENTIONED HE IS NOW WORKING ON COMFRIEC OP "LIGHT" MATERIAL WHICH ARE GOOD FOR A LAUGH. RECALLS MAN APPROACHED THEM AFTER HE SPOKE TO WHILE THEY WERE PINI NO AS DEADHEAD PASSENGERS. TINMAN SAT IN SFAT PETMIFEN THEM AT FRONT END OF PAGE ONF
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RECALLS MAN APPROACHED THEM AFTER HE SPOKE TO WHILE THEY WERE PINI NO AS DEADHEAD PASSENGERS. TINMAN SAT IN SFAT PETMIFEN THEM AT FRONT END OF PAGE ONF
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164-81-167
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED ......... FILED. NOV 2 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-1933PAGE TWO
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OF PLANE. HE EXPLAINED HE WAS WRITING A SCRIPT INVOLVING THE THROWING OF AN OBJECT FPOM A PLANE TO A LOCATION ON THE GROUND AND WANTED ADVICE AS TO HOW THIS COULD 37 ACCOMPLISHED. DID NOT MENTION ANY PARTICULAR TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. ASKED IF POSSIBLE TO DEODERSURIZE MABIN AND THROW FROM WINDOM. MAINLY DISCUSSED POSSIBILITY OF HET NO WINDOW NOT DOOR. DESCRIBED MAN AS WELL-DRESSED IN BROWN BUSINESS SHIT AND TIE, WORE ONE OP THO LARGE DIAMOND RINGS, THIRTY SIY TO FORTY YEARS OLD, SIX FEET OP OVER, HEAVY, POSSIBLY TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, LIGHT COMPLEXION, POUND HEAVY FACE, NO DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, DARK WAVY HAIR WORN LONG OR FULL, EDUCATED, MODULATED VOICE, GOOD SPEAKER, CARRIED ATTACHE CASE, WROTE ON YELLOW PAD. TOGETHEP ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES. HINMAN NEVER SMOKED DUPING THIS TIME.
FEATURES, DARK WAVY HAIR WORN LONG OR FULL, EDUCATED, MODULATED VOICE, GOOD SPEAKER, CARRIED ATTACHE CASE, WROTE ON YELLOW PAD. TOGETHEP ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES. HINMAN NEVER SMOKED DUPING THIS TIME. MOVIES HE MENTIONED WORKING ON WEDE LISTED OM SLIP OF PAPEP.
ALSO INTERVIEWED AND STATES HAVE DEVIEMED THEIP CONTACT WITH JIMMAN AND STILL UNABLE TO RECALL ANY IDENTIFICATION OF MOVIE COMPANY, FILMS OR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS END OF PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-1934PAST THREE SF 164-220
OF HINMAN. STATED POSSIBLIF LISOF CPAMPRESENTED TO 
THEM FOR DEVIEH, COULD PECALL NAME. HOME ADDRESS IS
SAN DIEGO, CALIF., PHONE NUMBER 
HOME ANDPESS IS
CALIF., PHONE NUMBER 
SUGGEST POSSIBLILITY THAT LOS ANGELES ASSEMOLE LIST OF MOVIE MYPAMIRS FOR DISPLAY TO
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DB Cooper-1935OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITION GSA FPMR (4: CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
₹
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-
)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SA MAX L. WILSON
SUSP:
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 11/29/71
telephonically contacted this office to advise that he had observed the
WILSON
SUSP:
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 11/29/71
telephonically contacted this office to advise that he had observed the artist's likeness of the unsub and he stated that it and the description of unsub were similar to that of
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years ago, About
was
ago Seattle. the NE or NW section. still in the city. According to
possibly in
does not know if LS
was a very
requested that his identity not be
disclosed.
ahmed SA
that
Om 11/30/71 ₿ and was or He advised he did not know his full name, only 2. 164-new
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164-81-168 igi HED INDEXED
ED. NOV 2 9 1971 SEATTLE
FILEJ K 911
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DB Cooper-1936
1.OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 5862 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) [01-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-
)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SA MAX L. WILSON
SUSP:
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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On 11/29/71 telephonically contacted this office to advise that he had observed the artist's likeness of the unsub and he stated that it and the description of unsub were
EXTORTION
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b7D
On 11/29/71 telephonically contacted this office to advise that he had observed the artist's likeness of the unsub and he stated that it and the description of unsub were similar to that of
years ago, About
ago
was €
Seattle. the NE or NW section. still in the city. According to
possibly in
does not know if is
was a very
requested that his identity not be
disclosedo
2.164-new
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164-81-168 4ED INDEXED
FILE.)
ED.
NOV 2 91971
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DB Cooper-1937
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanAR734 VA PLAIN 8: 11 PM UPGERT 11-27-71 REM IO LAS VEGAS (164-62) SEATTLE (164-31) PORTLAND
FROM DIRECTOR 1P
SUB-EVIDENCE
X-LATENTE PAINTS.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE POPTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACK- ING ; EXTOPTION.
RE LAS VEGAS LETTER. NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST. LATENT PRINTS LIFTS NO VALUE.
CONFIRMING . END
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SAC ADVISED 11/28/71 (DUA)
Of
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3:47 PM URGENT 11-29-71 3LB TO : STATTLE (154-91)
FROM :
MIMNIFA POLIS (164-73) P
Sub. 2 Ce - SEARCH
UNSUR : NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMRED TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTOPTION 00: SEATTLE.
PEMYTEL FLEVEN TWENTYSEVEN SEVENTYONE.
b6 b7C
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED THIS DATE THAT INFLIGHT RECORDED READINGS FROM SUBJECT AIPCRAFT INDICATE THE POSSIBILITY THAT UNSUB TOUCHER APOUND THREE (3) STATUTE MILES FACT AOPTHEAST OF LA CENTER, WASHINGTON ON A REAPING ZEPO FIGHT 7ERO DEGREES TPUE.
b6 b7C
STATED THAT HE WAS IMMEDIATELY FURNISHING THIS INFORMATION TELEPHONICALLY TO FRI SEATTLE.
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TO
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PHOENIX (164-100)
55
TO MANNING FBI SEATTLE CLP
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SAC
DB Cooper-1939NRØØ3 IP PLAIN
3:57PM URGENT 11/29/71 0JS
TO
CHARLOTTE
PHOENIX (164-100)
SEATTLE
FROM INDIANAPOLIS (164-NEW) 2P UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, ORE., NOV. TWENTY FOUR NINETEEN SEVENTYONE CAA - HIJACKING . 00 : SEATTLE.
RE PHOENIX TEL INSTANT DATE. INVESTIGATION AT ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE AND ARMY FINANCE CENTER, FORT HARRISON, IND., INSTANT DATE, REVEALED
SSAN
BORN
AT
WAS ASSIGNED IN SEPT. LAST TO
N.C.
HAS IN EXCESS OF
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b6 b7C
b6 b7CIP 614-UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, ORE.
PAGE TWO
HOME OF RECORD LISTED AS
AND ADDRESS
N.C.
APPEARS IDENTICAL
TO
DESCRIBED IN RE TEL .
ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION AT FORT HARRISON FAILED TO
b6 INDICATE (FNU) PRESENTLY ON ACTIVE DUTY. VARIATIONS
ALSO NEGATIVE
CHARLOTTE, INTERVIEW
IN AN EFFORT
TO IDENTIFY (FNU)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b7C
b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
VARIATIONS
ALSO NEGATIVE
CHARLOTTE, INTERVIEW
IN AN EFFORT
TO IDENTIFY (FNU)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b7C
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
-RUC-
END
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DB Cooper-1941 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-14.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FILE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
ARTIST SKETCH
SA HENRY SHUTZ called from the Bureau on 11/29/71.
He said that he talked to the artist who interviewed one of the stewardesses, the only one who saw the man without glassess and she was unable to definitely recall what his eyes looked like. I told him we would interview our witnesses here immediately to try to get a set of eyes for the UNSUB and would let him know.
JEM : eon
(1)
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DB Cooper-1942OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-f1.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
b6 b7C
SUSP
b6
b7C
On instant date
b6
home #
work
b7C
telephonically contacted this office.
advised that b7D
he has
looks like the photo in the paper of the Unsub.
b6
advised that
b7C
b7D
gave the following description of
b6
AGE 
Height
64
Weight
175 1bs
Hair
Brw
Complexing
Med
could be darker due to the fact he has been in advised that the
b6
b7C b7D
Seattle indices negative.
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b7C
b7D
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
on the Payroll Savings Plan
b7C
b7D
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM :
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
On instant date home #
WorE
telephonically contarred this office. he has
advised that
Looks like the photo in The paper of the Unsun.
advised that
gave the following description of
b6
AGE
Height Weight 175 1bs 
b7C b7D
Hair Complexing
Brw Med
would be danker due to the fact he has been in advised that the
b6 b7C
b6
b7C b7D
b6
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›
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b7C b7D
Seattle indices negative.
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TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71 b6 b7C
1
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE
SUSP:
SOUBOR FILET SAC DALLAS
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
b6 b7C
On 11/29/71 SAC GORDON SHANKLIN from Dallas called and advised that a complainant had called in and informed them that a
b6 b7C
resembled UNSUB.
He didn't know what to do with it. I told him to get the complainant interviewed in detail, endeavor to get as much identifying data about the suspect as possible and then endeavor to pursue it through Air Force channels to see if he could be identified.
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DB Cooper-1945OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1862 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE:
November 29, 1971
FROM
:
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight #305
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
PUB Aub.C
At 605 AM, on November 29, 1971, SA JAMES BLAND at the Bureau called. He advised that the UPI, AP and many of the eastern newspapers were carrying stories in this matter, quoting SA MANNING, the Agent in charge at the search scene, as having said "The man has to be a professional sky diver or he is crazy". Another quote is to the effect "If he was wearing street clothes he would obviously be injured", which is attributed to MANNING. He advised they expected a teletype from us as a result of SA call on November 27.
b6 b7C
I told him that did not request such a teletype and I did not offer one.
He advised they expected a teletype from us as a result of SA call on November 27.
b6 b7C
I told him that did not request such a teletype and I did not offer one. I told him, however, that MANNING had been told not to make any remarks to the press and that the remarks described by him were common talk among the law enforcement officials and that the Sheriffs from Clark and Cowlitz had been interviewed extensively by the press, and that I was certain that MANNING had made no such remarks.
b6 b7C
He requested a teletype about it.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/29/71
EARL J. COSSEY, 349 North 101st, Seattle, telephone SU3-0475, appeared at the Seattle Office at which time he furnished the following information:
He is a master parachute rigger and jump
COSSEY, 349 North 101st, Seattle, telephone SU3-0475, appeared at the Seattle Office at which time he furnished the following information:
He is a master parachute rigger and jump instructor at Seattle Sky Sports, Issaquah, Washington, telephone EX2-3050.
In May, 1971, needed two parachutes, COSSEY b6 b7C
Washington, packed two parachutes which were furnished to on or about May 1971. He described these parachutes as back packs, commonly referred to as "emergency" parachutes. He also packed the two chest pack parachutes which were furnished to Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971.
The two parachutes recovered from the Northwest Airlines flight 305 at Reno, Nevada, on November 24, 1971, were described in detail to Mr. COSSEY at which time he described the missing back pack parachute as having a sage green nylon container, model NB6 (Navy Back pack 6) with sage green nylon harness, which harness has no "D" rings to mount a chest pack. The parachute is a 28 foot nylon white flat circular with a specially fitted foam padded cushion. The pilot chute is also white.
The parachute is a 28 foot nylon white flat circular with a specially fitted foam padded cushion. The pilot chute is also white.
Mr. COSSEY said that the missing chest pack para- chute is a ground training pack dummied up to look like a good one. He said that by "dummied up" he means that tie downs were attached to the container. This chest pack was devised by COSSEY to teach trainees while hung in a harness how to open the chest pack in the event of an emergency. The folds of the parachute are sewen together to preclude the parachute opening in the training room. Mr. COSSEY said that the back packs furnished the hijacker did not have the necessary hooks on the harness to attach a chest pack.
Mr. COSSEY said that if the hijacker opened one of the chest packs on the airplane he probably would remove the parachute and put the money in the chest pack
Interviewed on
11/26/71
at
Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81-177
SA
by SA CHARLES J. HENRY/CU:set
Date dictated
11/29/71
b6 b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
HENRY/CU:set
Date dictated
11/29/71
b6 b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency: il and ils contents ore nol to be distribuled oulside your ogency.
DB Cooper-1950 SE 164-81
as it would be impossible to hold anything in his hand when the parachute opened. Mr. COSSEY said it would be quite possible to parachute from a 727 jet if the jet was below 10,000 feet and flying at a very slow rate of speed. The person jumping from the plane would have to free fall to earth for several thousand feet to slow himself down and get himself in position for the back pack to open. Even an experienced parachutist would experience considerable shock from the chute opening, however, this would cause little or no personal injury. He said that anyone who had six or seven practice jumps could accomplish this as the first five jumps would be on a static line and the subsequent jumps would be free fall.
He said that jumping at night materially increases the chance of injury and in this case he would consider the
He said that jumping at night materially increases the chance of injury and in this case he would consider the parachutists chances of not being injured as "nill." Mr. COSSEY said the back pack used by the hijacker is non-steerable and he would have no chance of slowing down or picking the spot on which to land. Also at night he would be unable to gauge his distance to the ground which would result in a much harder impact. It was his opinion the skyjacker would suffer severe ankle and or leg injuries from this jump.
Mr. COSSEY said that the fact the hijacker wore street shoes would also increase the chance that he would be injured on landing as the most experienced jumpers wear jump boots or some rigid ankle support.
Mr. COSSEY expressed the opinion that the pilot of the jet would notice some oscillation when the hijacker departed the rear of the aircraft.
DB Cooper-1951OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
DATE: November 29, 1971
b6 b7C
SUSP
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
At 12:15 p.m .. November 29, 1971
Tacoma, Washington, phone
telephonically advised that he believes
has information concerning the identity of the hijacker. He said that
a close
associate named (LNU),
said that
(LNU) was the hijacker.
(LNU) is a
can be contacted at
Tacoma,
Washington, phone number
He said that not to mention anything about (LNU) although he feels she will cooperate when confronted.
ex ant
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON
164-81-178
Contact
Washington, phone number for information ghe may have concerning captioned hijacker. This is the residence
Tacoija, b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-1952 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00:
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-1952 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
November 29, 1971
At 12:15 p.m .. November 29, 1971
Tacoma, Washington, phone telenhonically advised that he believes
has information concerning the identity of the hijacker, He said that
a close
associate named (LO)
said that
(LNU) was the hijacker.
(LNU) is a
can be contacted at Washington, phone number
Tacoma,
He said that not to mention anything about (LNU) although he feels she will cooperate when confronted.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT TACOMA, WASIIENGTON
Contact
Washington, iphone number may have concerning captioned hijacker
Tacoma, b6 b7C b7D
for information she This is the residence
164-81-178
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DB Cooper-1953 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE: Nov. 26, 1971.
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
Nov.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE: Nov. 26, 1971.
FROM
:
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
Nov. 24, 1971.
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SEATTLE
SUB-D
At 12:21 A.M. a Mr. CLOSSY, Associated Press, Seattle, talked to SAC (and earlier to SA FARRELL) inquirying about a "new story" that one of the chutes given the unsub"would not even open, even if he tried." CLOSSY said he got his information from EARL COSSY who packed the chutes. He said something to the effect the chute was for demonstration on land only and not for bailing out.
The reportel apparently talked to COSSY late afternoon or night of Nov. 25, 1971. We had tried all day (up to 3:30 P.M to reach him at his home SU3-0475 or Sky Sports, Issaquah Airfield EX2-3050.
LEAD Seattle
Contact COSSY for full particulars on these chutes. Did he pack all four? Try for some identifying number so we can eleminate those we found at Reno. Also to resolve above infrom from AP.
b6 b7C
Lead assigned to SA
CEF. (2)
164-81-181 SEARCHED
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Also to resolve above infrom from AP.
b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-1958SAC, SEATTLE
Nov. 26, 1971.
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
UNSUB NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, Nov. 24, 1971. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
At 12:21 A.M. a Mr. CLOSSY, Associated Press, Seatile, talked to SAC (and earlier to SA FARRELL) inquirying about a "new story" that one of the chutes given the unsub"would not even open, even if he tried," CLOSSY said he got his information from EARL COSSY who packed the chutes. He said something to the effect the chute was for demonstration on land only and not for bailing out.
The reported apparently talked to COSSY late afternoon or night of Nov. 25, 1971. We had tried all day (up to 3:30 P.M to reach him at his home SU3-0475 or Sky Sports, Issaquah Airfield EX2-3050.
LEAD Seattle
Contact COSSY for full particulars on these chutes.
M to reach him at his home SU3-0475 or Sky Sports, Issaquah Airfield EX2-3050.
LEAD Seattle
Contact COSSY for full particulars on these chutes. Did he pack all four? Try for some identifying number so we can eldminate those we found at Reno. Also to resolve above infrom from AP.
Lead assigned to SA
CEF
(2)
b6 b7C
164-81-181
NOV 3 9:371
Es 
DB Cooper-1959,OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT *Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
MILWAUKEE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION;
00: SEATTLE
MILIN
11197
b6 b7C
This will confirm Milwaukee telephone call from b6 to SA DONALD J. STEELE as follows: b7C
SA
b6
b7C
b7D
continued that
the Seattle area. Several
b6
times since then
b7C b7D
in Seattle. He remarked
that he was
who lived in Seattle.
advised
had previously
Milwaukee, and she thought he had
a picture taken there.
photograph of
She continued
b6 b7C b7D
years old and taken. She described
pounds since photo
as follows :
Name
b6
Race
White
b7C b7D
Sex
Male
164-81-182 SEARCHED
Date of Birth
She described
pounds since photo
as follows :
Name
b6
Race
White
b7C b7D
Sex
Male
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DB Cooper-1960
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DATE: 11/29/71
SUSP
b6
b7C
On 11/29/71, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advised she had noted an artist's composite drawing of the unknown subject in the Milwaukee Journal (dated 11/28/71, Page three) .SE 164-81
Dates Army Service Military Service
b6 b7C b7D
Service Serial Number Selective Service No. Complexion Height Eyes Weight
Medium 6'3/4"
175 pounds Dark brown, very high forehead, receding hairline. Hair thin on ton, parted on left with
b6 b7C b7D
Hair
b6 b7C b7D
Sideburns Teeth
Full to top of ear.
b6 b7C b7D
Hands
Other
Heavy smoker of Pall Mall non- filter cigarettes
b6 b7C b7D
Scars
b6 b7C b7D
Glasses
Always wore sunglasses, night and day.
Miscellaneous
b6 b7C b7D
Clothing
Very sharp dresser, always wore tailor made clothing and always very dressed up appearance.
Miscellaneous
b6 b7C b7D
Clothing
Very sharp dresser, always wore tailor made clothing and always very dressed up appearance. Usually wore very dressy felt snap brim hats. Always wore either black or brown shoes, flashy ties and shirts.
2
DB Cooper-1961SE 164-81
advised she had attempted to contact or locate
and apparently currently resides at an unknown address in Wisconsin. adviseđ
and as a consequence,
i On 11/29/71.
Wisconsin, furnished a photograph of The photographsobtained from are being forwarded for the assistance of Seattle.
Milwaukee, taken
3
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-1962SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
MILWAUKEE
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE
This will confirm Milwaukee telephone call from to SA DONALD J. STEELE as follows:
SA
On 11/29/71, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advised she had noted an artist's composite drawing of the unknown subject in the Milwaukee Journal (dated 11/28/71, Page three) .
continued that
the Seattle area.
STEELE as follows:
SA
On 11/29/71, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advised she had noted an artist's composite drawing of the unknown subject in the Milwaukee Journal (dated 11/28/71, Page three) .
continued that
the Seattle area. Several
times since then
in Seattle. He remarked
that he was
who lived in Seattle.
advised
had previously
Milwaukee, and she thought he had
a picture taken there. photograph of
She continued
years old and taken. She described her ex-husband as follows:
pounds since photo
Namo
Race
Sex
white Male
164-81-182
Date of Birth Place of Birth
BIMU.
NOV 3 9 :3: 1 -SEJDE
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
JWH:md (3)
11/29/71SE 164-81
Dates Army Service Military Service
b6 b7C b7D
Service Serial Number Selective Service No. Complexion Height Eyes Weight Hair
Medium
b6 b7C b7D
175 pounds Dark brown, very high forehead, receding hairline. Hair thin on top, parted on left with
Sideburns Teeth
b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C b7D
Full to top of car.
Hands
Other
Heavy smoker of Pall Mall non- filter cigarettes
b6 b7C b7D
Scars
b6 b7C b7D
Glasses
Always wore sunglasses, night and day.
Hands
Other
Heavy smoker of Pall Mall non- filter cigarettes
b6 b7C b7D
Scars
b6 b7C b7D
Glasses
Always wore sunglasses, night and day.
Miscellaneous
b6 b7C b7D
Clothing
Very sharp dresser, always wore tailor made clothing and always very dressed up appearance. Usually wore very dressy felt snap brim hats. Always vore either black or brown shoes, flashy ties and shirts.
2
DB Cooper-1964-
₩ SE 164-81
advised she had attempted to contact or locate
and apparently currently resides at an unknown address in Wisconsin. advised
and as a consequence,
On 11/29/71,
Wisconsin, furnished a photograph of The photographsobtained from are being forwarded for the assistance of Seattle.
Milwaukee, taken
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-1965
3FQ-36 (Rey. 5-22-64)
BI
Date:
11/29/71
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SACS DETROTT, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWNCTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE
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PORTLAND
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWNCTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SFTEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWNETYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF AMSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICIPATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VAR- IOUS DIVISIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LIKENESS.
S F ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUSTIST" IN WHICH ITEN RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASTBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL BE SOUGHT.
LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUSTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZ" ATION WITH PUBLICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY R/S, TO RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
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Special Agent in Charge
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DB Cooper-1966
Special Agent in Charge
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164-81- 183SE 164-81
COPTSS COMPOSTTE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, REDMOND A IR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTTON S AS TO ENTRE AND TO WHOY LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFTTABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLTHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FORE- GOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
DETROIT CONTACT "OVER FORTY SOCTETY, " AKA "POPS," ALLEGEILY AN ELTTIST GROUP OF PARACHUSTTSTS FORTY AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THETR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATION HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICTTY RE UN- TWENTYTHREE FORTYFIVE SUB NICHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERED AT / PANDY (?), FLINT, NICHTGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
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FOR TXFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUR HT-JACKED NORTHWEST AIR- LINES S'VER TWENTYSEVEN NOVE BER WENTITOUR LAST AND GPLDETLY PARA- CHUTED FROM TID'S FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
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FOR TXFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUR HT-JACKED NORTHWEST AIR- LINES S'VER TWENTYSEVEN NOVE BER WENTITOUR LAST AND GPLDETLY PARA- CHUTED FROM TID'S FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTITEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHITP, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NEVADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDTCATE INSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARA CHUTTAG, POSSIBLY AS STY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, VALE, MID FORTTES, FIVE TEN TO STX FERT, ORS SEVENTY TO ON3 STGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXI N, LATTE APPEARS ANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, HORTAL STYLS, PARTED ON LEFT AND COTRED STRATGET RACK, SEKED RALEIGH CIGARETTSS.
DB Cooper-1967
-2-NRØØ8 SE PLAIN 3:34PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTOR- TION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SFTEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF AMSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICI- PATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VARIOUS DIVI- SIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE
SE ANTICI- PATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VARIOUS DIVI- SIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LIKENESS.
SF ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUTIST" IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL BE SOUGHT. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1968
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LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PUB- LICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY R/S, TO RE- SPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
. COPIES COMPOSITE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, RED- MOND AIR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHERE AND TO WHOM LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED.
PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, RED- MOND AIR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHERE AND TO WHOM LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FOREGOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
DETROIT CONTACT "OVER FORTY SO- CIETY," AKA "POPS," ALLEGEDLY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FORTY END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-1969PAGE THREE
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AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UNSUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERS AT TWENTYTHREE FORTYFIVE PANDY " (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PARACHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTHWEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHIP, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NE- VADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARACHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER.
CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARACHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SE- VENTY TO ONE EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND COMBED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES. END CORR: SHD BE 3P INSTEAD OF 5P END
KEH FBI SAN FRANCISCO
DB Cooper-1970NR 008 SE PLAIN 3:26PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOR- TION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SFTEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF AMSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICI- PATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VARIOUS DIVI- SIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LIKENESS.
SF ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUTIST" IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE
SF ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUTIST" IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL BE SOUGHT. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1971 164-81-183PAGE TWO
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LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PUB- LICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY R/S, TO RE- SPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
COPIES COMPOSITE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, RED- MOND AIR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHERE AND TO WHOM LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FOREGOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FOREGOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
DETROIT CONTACT "OVER FORTY SO- CIETY," AKA "POPS," ALLEGEDLY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FORTY END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-1972PAGE THREE
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AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UNSUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERS AT TWENTYZHREE FORTYFIVE PANDY (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PARACHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTHWEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHIP, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NE- VADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARACHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SE- VENTY TO ONE EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND COMBED STRAIGHT BACK,
AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SE- VENTY TO ONE EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND COMBED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES.
END CORR: SHD BE 3P INSTEAD OF 5P END
ETA FBI DETROIT
DB Cooper-1973NR008 SE PLAIN 3:19PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB : NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOR- TION; 00: SEATTLE !
RE SFTEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF AMSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICI- PATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VARIOUS DIVI- SIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LIKENESS.
SF ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUTIST" IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL BE SOUGHT. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1974
164-81-183PAGE TWO
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LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF
END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1974
164-81-183PAGE TWO
164-81
LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PUB- LICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY R/S, TO RE- SPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
COPIES COMPOSITE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, RED- MOND AIR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHERE AND TO WHOM LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FOREGOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
DETROIT CONTACT "OVER FORTY SO- b6 b7C
CIETY," AKA "POPS," ALLEGEDLY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FORTY END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-1975PAGE THREE
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AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH
ALLEGEDLY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FORTY END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-1975PAGE THREE
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AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UNSUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERS AT TWENTYTHREE FORTYFIVE PANDY (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PARACHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTHWEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHIP, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NE- VADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARACHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SE- VENTY TO ONE EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND COMBED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES.
END
CORR : SHD BE 3P INSTEAD OF 5P END
LJQ
REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-1976NRØØ8 SE PLAIN 3:10PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST
: SHD BE 3P INSTEAD OF 5P END
LJQ
REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-1976NRØØ8 SE PLAIN 3:10PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOR- TION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SFTEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF AMSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICI- PATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VARIOUS DIVI- SIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LIKENESS.
SF ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUTIST" IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL BE SOUGHT. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1977
164-81-183PAGE TWO
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LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PUB- LICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY.
SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PUB- LICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY. R/S, TO RE- SPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
COPIES COMPOSITE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER, SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, RED- MOND AIR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHERE AND TO WHOM LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FOREGOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
DETROIT CONTACT "OVER FORTY SO- b6 CIETY," AKA "POPS," ALLEGEDLY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FORTY END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-1978PAGE THREE
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AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UNSUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERS AT TWENTYTHREE FORTYFIVE PANDY (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UNSUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERS AT TWENTYTHREE FORTYFIVE PANDY (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PARACHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTHWEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHIP, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NE- VADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARACHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SE- VENTY TO ONE EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND COMBED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES. END CORR: SHD BE 3P INSTEAD OF 5P END
JAA FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
DB Cooper-1979NR008 SE PLAIN 2:55PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOR- TION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SFTEL TO
SE PLAIN 2:55PM URGENT 11/29/71 VAB TO DIRECTOR DETROIT LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 5P
RE: UNSUB: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOR- TION; 00: SEATTLE
RE SFTEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST RE US PARACHUTE ASSN. (USPA)
SF AMSD TO SE THE LIST OF AFFILIATED CLUBS OF USPA. SE ANTICI- PATES HAVING ALL THESE CONTACTED IN PERSON BY AGENTS OF VARIOUS DIVI- SIONS WHERE LOCATED WITH FACTS THIS CASE AND COMPOSITE LIKENESS.
SF ALSO DETERMINE SOONEST ISSUE "THE PARACHUTIST" IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB AND PHOTO COULD BE INCLUDED AND WHETHER THIS IS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO USPA. BUREAU AUTHORITY THIS REGARD WILL BE SOUGHT. END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-1980
164-81-183PAGE TWO
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LA IDENTIFY REPORTED "LATIN SKY-DIVERS," AN ORGANIZATION IN LA ALLEGEDLY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF PARACHUTISTS OF LATIN DESCENT OR BACKGROUND, AND DETERMINE IF THIS IS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH PUB- LICATION IN WHICH ITEM RE UNSUB MIGHT BE PLACED. IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY R/S, TO RE- SPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
IF ONLY LOCAL, LA DISPLAY COMPOSITE PHOTO WHICH IS BEING FORWARDED AMSD BY R/S, TO RE- SPONSIBLE OFFICERS OF CLUB AND ANY OTHERS THEY SUGGEST.
COPIES COMPOSITE PHOTO ALSO BEING SENT PORTLAND AND IS TO BE DISPLAYED TO PROPER SOURCES AT DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, RED- MOND AIR BASE, AND AT SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST OFFICE, GRANTS PASS, OREGON, FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHERE AND TO WHOM LIKENESS MIGHT ALSO BE PROFITABLY DISPLAYED. LIKLIHOOD EXISTS SUBJECT HAD EXPERIENCE IN PARACHUTING AS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER, AND FOREGOING ARE BASES FOR THIS ACTIVITY.
DETROIT CONTACT "OVER FORTY SO- b6 b7C
CIETY," AKA "POPS," ALLEGEDLY AN ELITIST GROUP OF PARACHUTISTS FORTY END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-1981PAGE THREE
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AND OVER, FOR INFO AS TO CHAPTERS AND THEIR LOCATIONS, AND WHETHER ORGANIZATIONS HAS PUBLICATION THROUGH WHICH PUBLICITY RE UNSUB MIGHT BE CIRCULATED. "POPS" HEADQUARTERS AT TWENTYTHREE FORTYFIVE PANDY (?), FLINT, MICHIGAN. PHOTOS FOLLOW.
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PARACHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
FOR INFO OFFICES RECEIVING, UNSUB HI-JACKED NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST AND PARACHUTED FROM THIS FLIGHT WITH TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS EXTORTED FROM NORTHWEST ON THREAT TO BLOW UP THE SHIP, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NE- VADA. CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE UNSUB EXPERIENCED AND WELL VERSED IN ALL PHASES OF PARACHUTING, POSSIBLY AS SKY-DIVER OR FIRE FIGHTER. DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID FORTIES, FIVE TEN TO SIX FEET, ONE SE- VENTY TO ONE EIGHTY, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, DARK BROWN OR BLACK HAIR, NORMAL STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT AND COMBED STRAIGHT BACK, SMOKED RALEIGH CIGARETTES. END CORR: SHD BE 3P INSTEAD OF 5P END
DRL FBI WASH DC
DB Cooper-1982FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Washington, furnished the following information:
was home during the evening of November 24, 1971 and heard a jet plane going over his house sometime during the evening at approximately 9:00 p.m., although the exact time was not known. This aircraft was extremely loud and sounded as if it were flying very low.
, although the exact time was not known. This aircraft was extremely loud and sounded as if it were flying very low. did not bother to get up and make an attempt to see the aircraft as he felt he would not be able to see any- thing due to the darkness.
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thought that this was someone flying in to land at Portland. Aircraft landing at Portland frequently are placed in a holding pattern in this neighborhood. stated that
This jet was headed south and slightly east at an altitude that was unknown although it was low enough and loud enough to shake the house.
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11/28/71 Interviewed on Gl	SE 164-81 -184 File #
Det"	Washington

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F61. 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-1983OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-15.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM : SA
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SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: Suspects
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Sul. 9
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ROBERT HAUPTON KEBAY -
- M. Wilson
exhibited photographs of the above b6 suspects to
On 11/29/71 SA
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Seattle, telephone
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elliminated all four suspects.
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Relative to
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: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/26/71
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DATE:
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URGENT
(Priority) CE SEACER Sub. E
TO :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE near amboy, Wacheagain DURING SEARCH TODAY WITNESS, RECALLS THAT AT APPROXIMATELY EIGHT PM, TWENTYFOURTH
00: SE near amboy, Wacheagain DURING SEARCH TODAY WITNESS, RECALLS THAT AT APPROXIMATELY EIGHT PM, TWENTYFOURTH INSTANT, HE RECALLS A LOW FLYING JET PLANE FLYING SOUTH AT AN UNUSUALLY LOW ALTITUDE AND THAT ALL LIGHTS, INCLUDING NAVIGATION AND CABIN LIGHTS WERE GOING ON AND OFF.
INTERVIEW MEMBERS OF CREW TO DETERMINE IF THIS AIRCRAFT WAS THE HIJACKED AIRCRAFT. INTERVIEW CREW FURTHER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY HAD ANY VISUAL SITINGS OR LANDMARKS AT THE TIME SUBJECT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE EXITED AIRPLANE, NOTING THAT A FLASHING RADIO BEACON AT KALAMA, WASHINGTON, COULD WELL HAVE BEEN VIEWED BY THEM AT ABOUT THIS TIME. SUTEL
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164-81-190
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI, AND SACS, CINCINNATI, CLEVELAND,
LAS VEGAS, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND, title Fareb.
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71.
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
SUSPECT ELIMINATED.
WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED
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TWO TWENTYFIVE PM, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, FOR
AND HE IS STILL IN JAIL AT THIS TIME.
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URGENT
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
(Priority) Ce- COURSE Suf - SEABRASIVE PARACHUTES Suc.D
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE. AIR SEARCH CONDUCTED IN AREA WHERE HIJACKER BELIEVED TO HAVE LEFT PLANE, UTILIZING TWO ARMY HELICOPTERS FROM GRAY FIELD; ONE WEYERHAUSER COMPANY HELICOPTER AND ONE BONNEVILLE POWER ADM., HELICOPTER. FOR PURPOSE OF SEARCH,
AREA WAS DIVIDED INTO SIX SECTIONS AND DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, ONLY THREE WERE
FOR PURPOSE OF SEARCH,
AREA WAS DIVIDED INTO SIX SECTIONS AND DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, ONLY THREE WERE COVERED TODAY, SEARCH WAS NEGATIVE. A LIMITED GROUND SEARCH ALSO CONDUCTED WHICH WAS NEGATIVE, EXCEPT FOR TWO INDIVIDUALS WENN'S NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE SEARCH AREA, WHERE TWO INDIVIDUALS MADE COMMENTS CONCERNING A LOW FLYING AIRPLANE AT THE PERTINENT TIME, BUT SAW NOTHING DROPPING FROM PLANE.
RELATIVE TO SUSPECT
PHOTO
DISPLAYED WITH OTHERS, TO WITNESS AND WN., DEFINITELY NOT SEATTLE,/WHO ADVISED PHOTO OF
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ANALYSIS OF FLIGHT PATH OF AIRPLANE, UPON LEAVING and SEATTLE, FLIGHT LOGS PROVIDED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS, WOULD SUGGEST THAT UNSUB IN AIRPLANE AS LATE AS TIME PLANE PASSED OVER CAMP, WASHINGTON, AT EIGHT ZERO FIVE PM.
FLIGHT PATH OF AIRPLANE, UPON LEAVING and SEATTLE, FLIGHT LOGS PROVIDED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS, WOULD SUGGEST THAT UNSUB IN AIRPLANE AS LATE AS TIME PLANE PASSED OVER CAMP, WASHINGTON, AT EIGHT ZERO FIVE PM. SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES REFLECT OSCILLATION IN CABIN AT EIGHT TEN PM, AT WHICH TIME PLANE IN AREA APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE MILES SOUTHWEST BY WEST FROM LAKE MERWIN DAM, WASHINGTON. PARACHUTE EXPERTS ADVISE THAT PARACHUTES LEAVING PLANE AT THAT POINT WOULD DRIFT APPROXIMATELY TWO AND ONE HALF MILES EAST, THEREFORE SEARCH IN THIS AREA BEING INTENSIFIED AM OF TWENTYSEVEN INSTANT
VIA HELICOPTERS AND GROUND SEARCH. HELICOPTER SEARCH BEING MADE CONTINGENT UPON WEATHER PERMITTING. UPON RECEIPT OF ARTISTS CONCEPTION, INTEND TO GIVE WIDE DISSEMINATION TO PRESS, CONTACTS WILL BE MADE WITH AIRPORTS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PARACHUTE CLUBS IN BROAD GENERAL VICINITY.
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Special Agent in Charge NRO1I SE PLAIN
9: : 45 PM URGENT 11/26/71 DCA TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SEATTLE (164-31) (-P-) 2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, POPTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYOMF, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
Charge NRO1I SE PLAIN
9: : 45 PM URGENT 11/26/71 DCA TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SEATTLE (164-31) (-P-) 2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, POPTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYOMF, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
AIR SEARCH CONDUCTED IN AREA WHERE HIJACKER BELIEVED TO HAVE LEFT PLANE, UTILIZING TWO ARMY HELICOPTERS FROM GPAY FIELD; ONE WEYERHAUSEP COMPANY HELICOPTER AND ONE DOMMEVILLE POWER ADM. HELICOPTER. FOR PURPOSE OF SEARCH, AREA WAS DIVIDED INTO SIX SECTIONS AND DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, ONLY THREE WERE COVERED TO- DAY. SEARCH WAS NEGATIVE. A LIMITED GROUND SEARCH ALSO CONDUCTED WHICH WAS NEGATIVE, EXCEPT FOR NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE SEARCH. AREA, WHERE TWO INDIVIDUALS MADE COMMENTS CONCERNING A LOW FLYING AIRPLANE AT THE PERTINENT TIME, BUT SAW NOTHING DROPPING FROM PLANE.
RELATIVE TO SUSPECT WITH OTHERS, TO WITNESSES SEATTLE, AND
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WASHINGTON, WHO ADVISED PHOTO OF DEFINITELY NOT IDENTICAL. HE STATED HIJACKER HAD A MUCH BROADED FACE AND NOSE. PHOTO OF BEING DISPLAYED TO OTHER WITNESSES.
HE STATED HIJACKER HAD A MUCH BROADED FACE AND NOSE. PHOTO OF BEING DISPLAYED TO OTHER WITNESSES.
ANALYSIS OF FLIGHT PATH OF AIRPLANE, UPO" LEAVING SEATTLE AND FLIGHT LOGS PROVIDED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE AND MINNE- APOLIS, WOULD SUGGEST THAT UNSUS IN AIPPLANE AS LATE AS TIME PLANE PASSED OVER CAMP WASHINGTON, AT FIGHT ZERO FIVE PM. SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES PEFLEST OSCILLATION AT EIGHT TEN PM, AT WHICH TIME PLANT IN APEA APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE MILES SOUTHWEST BY WEST FROM LAKE MERWIW DA1, WASHINGTON. PARACHUTE EXPERTS ADVISE THAT PAPA- CHUTES LEAVING PLANE AT THAT POINT WOULD DRIFT APPROXIMATELY TWO AND ONE HALF MILES EAST, THEREFORE SEARCH IN THIS AREA BEING IN- TENSIFIED AM OF TWENTYSEVEN INSTANT VIA HELICOPTERS AND GROUND SEARCH. HELICOPTER SEARCH BEING MADE CONTINGENT UPON WEATHER PERMITTING. UPON RECEIPT OF ARTISTS CONCEPTION, INTEND TO GIVE WIDE DISSEMINATION TO PRESS, CONTACTS WILL BE MADE WITH AIRPORTS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PAPACHUTE CLUBS IN BROAD GENERAL VICINITY. END
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DB Cooper-1998OPTIONAL FORM NO.
UPON RECEIPT OF ARTISTS CONCEPTION, INTEND TO GIVE WIDE DISSEMINATION TO PRESS, CONTACTS WILL BE MADE WITH AIRPORTS, FLIGHT SCHOOLS, PAPACHUTE CLUBS IN BROAD GENERAL VICINITY. END
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DB Cooper-1998OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/27/71
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SUBJECT: UNSUB;
N.W. Airlines Flight #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: Seattle
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At 6:10 PM, 11/27/71, Seattle, phone advised he was when he noticed two cars, and two individuals transferring something from one of the cars to the other car. This was about 6:00 AM, 11/26/71, in an area Washington, and occurring in a place where no vehicles usually go be- cause of the swampy terrain and woody area .. believes this may have something to do with the recent hijack and provided the information to us for further reference.
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He could not describe the matter being transferred for the same reason.
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DB Cooper-1999OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-51.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/27/71
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FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
N.W. Airlines Flight #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: Seattle
'At 6:10 PM, 11/27/71, Seattle, phone advised he was when he noticed two cars, and two individuals transferring something from one of the cars to the other car. This was about 6:00 AM, 11/26/71, in an area Washington, and occurring in a place where no vehicles usually go be- cause of the swampy terrain and woody area .. believes this may have something to do with the recent hijack and provided the information to us for further reference.
believes this may have something to do with the recent hijack and provided the information to us for further reference.
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2010-103OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-15-5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC (164-81)
DATE: 11-28-71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NWA FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :SE
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At 8:46 a.m. 11-28-71, SA
WFO, telephonically advised a package of composite pictures of the Unsub will arrive at Sea-Tac on UAL flight 175 this date at the air-freight office under receipt # 4037-3922, at 12:30 P.
11-28-71, SA
WFO, telephonically advised a package of composite pictures of the Unsub will arrive at Sea-Tac on UAL flight 175 this date at the air-freight office under receipt # 4037-3922, at 12:30 P.M. Pacific Time.
of the air-freight office advised the plane is now due in at 12:47 Pacific Time. The air- freight terminal is one mile North of the passenger terminal.
The above information was furnished to SA who will pick up the package.
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164-81- 194
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5010-108
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DB Cooper-2001
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TO
:
SẮC (164-81)
DATE: 11-28-71
FROM
:
SA
PUB.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NWA FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :SE
At 8:46 a.m. 11-28-71, SA WFO, telephonically advised a package of composite pictures of the Unsub will arrive at Sea-Tac on UAL flight 175 this date at the air freight office under receipt # 4037-3922, at 12:30 P.
SA WFO, telephonically advised a package of composite pictures of the Unsub will arrive at Sea-Tac on UAL flight 175 this date at the air freight office under receipt # 4037-3922, at 12:30 P.M. Pacific Time.
of the air-freight office advised the plane is now due in at 12:47 Pacific Time. The air- freight terminal is one mile North of the passenger terminal.
The above information was furnished to SA who will pick up the package.
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DB Cooper-2002
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TO
: SAG, STATTLE (164-81)
FROM
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SUBJECT: UNSUB;
CKYJACKING of NORTHWEST
ILICHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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Also headquartered with USPA is Parachutist Over Forty Society, POPS, an elftist group of "jumpers" 40 years and older. Located in Los Angeles, California, is Latin Sky-divers, and organization comprised exclusively of Latin parachutists.
Commenting on the characteristics of the skyjackers parachuting from the plane, indicated that the unsub would have to of been an expert in the sport of sky-diving. Jumping with an waknyer unfamiliar chute, advised that the unsub would have to readjust the straps to fit his personal needs, Not jumping with the aid of an altimeter would also require expert knowledge of sky-diving; jumping in street shoes requires expertise in sky-diving; high flying level of plane indicates expert ability.
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who has an extensive photo album of members
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Also headquartered with USPA is Parachutist Over Phorty Society, POPS, an elftist group of "jumpers" 40 years and older. Located in Los Angeles, California, is Latin Sky-divers, and organization comprised exclusively of Latin parachutists.
Commenting on the characteristics of the skyjackers parachuting from the plane, indicated that the unsub would have to of been an expert in the sport of sky-diving. Jumping with an wakawww unfamiliar chute, advised that the unsub would have to readjust the straps to fit his personal needs. Not jumping with the aid of an altimeter would also require expert knowledge of sky-diving; jumping in street shoes requires expertise in sky-diving; high flying level of plane indicates expert ability.
further advised that it is his belief that all sky-divers are egotists and that for one to make a jump from a 727 airplane, he might conceivably write it down in his jump log book.
164-81-195
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TO
:
FILE (164-81)
November 29, 1971
DATE: b6 b7C
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
CC -
Flight #305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
EC -
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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I told him that the Minneapolis Office had been asked on November 27 to accomplish this immediately and had just finished talking to them and they were going to get it done.
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SA then wanted to know if the Bureau could say positively that one of the parachutes was inoperable. I told him there was no doubt about it, but if he wanted a piece of paper on it I would prepare one.
I told him there was no doubt about it, but if he wanted a piece of paper on it I would prepare one.
I told him we were contining ground search but the weather made it impossible to fly down there today.
2 - Seattle JEM/cjw (2)
164-81-196
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DB Cooper-2005November 29, 1971
FILE (164-81)
SAC J. E. MILNES
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: Suspect
On November 29. 1971, SA
at the Bureau called. SA wanted to know the results of the display of the photograph to the witnesses.
I told him that the Minneapolis Office had been asked on November 27 to accomplish this immediately and had just finished talking to them and they were going to get it done.
SA then wanted to know if the Bureau could say positively that one of the parachutes was inoperable. I told him there was no doubt about it, but if he wanted a piece of paper on it I would prepare one.
I told him there was no doubt about it, but if he wanted a piece of paper on it I would prepare one.
I told him we were contining ground search but the weather made it impossible to fly down there today.
2 - Seattle JEM/cjw (2)
164-81-196
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TEL ELEVEN TWENTYSIX LAST.
INSTANT DATE, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED FBI COMPOSITE OF HIJACKER SHOWN ELEVEN b7C
b6 TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE, SAN DIEGO UNION NEWSPAPER, PAGE A - SIX.
b7D
WAS STRONGLY SIMILAR TO FACIAL FEATURES OF JAW LINE, TOGETHER WITH HIGH FOREHEAD AND HAIRLINE, ARE STRONGLY SIMILAR AND ALMOST IDENTICAL TO COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF SUBJECT.
b7D
WAS STRONGLY SIMILAR TO FACIAL FEATURES OF JAW LINE, TOGETHER WITH HIGH FOREHEAD AND HAIRLINE, ARE STRONGLY SIMILAR AND ALMOST IDENTICAL TO COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF SUBJECT. MOUTH IS SMALL, SIMILAR TO SUBJECT'S. WAS KNOWN TO ALWAYS
WEAR DARK GLASSES. IS KNOWN TO BE b6
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END PAGE ONE LOAD OFFICES
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164-81-197
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DB Cooper-2007PAGE TWO
ADVISED LAST SAW
WAS b6
b7C b7D
ADVISED
NAME UNKNOWN, IN
AT THIS TIME
b6
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ADVISED
HE HAS EVER MET.
HAS COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL
HAS HAD
WHICH INCLUDED :
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ADVISED
WHILE
WOULD HAVE EXCELLENT KNOW-
LEDGE OF
b6
ADVISED
AS
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IN
b6
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END PAGE 2
DB Cooper-2008PAGE THREE
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,
THE UNITED STATES AND
CALIFORNIA AS OF
b6
b7C b7D
WAS INTERESTED IN DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, AMERICAN, MEDIUM COMPLEXION,
b6
EYES. UNKNOWN, ONE SIXTY POUNDS, FIVE FEET NINE OR TEN, b7C b7D
THIRTYFIVE TO THIRTYSEVEN YEARS OLD, SLIM BUILD, VOICE.
BUTTE AT MISSOULA, MONTANA, CONTACT
TO
DETERMINE IF THEY CAN IDENTIFY
b6
DURING LATE
b7C
AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION
BUTTE AT MISSOULA, MONTANA, CONTACT
TO
DETERMINE IF THEY CAN IDENTIFY
b6
DURING LATE
b7C
AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE
HONOLULU AT HONOLULU, CONTACT
TO
DETERMINE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON
b6 b7C
LOS ANGELES AT HEMET, CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT
TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE
b6 b7C
IN AT PALMDALE, CONDUCT SAME INVESTIGATION. AT RESEDA,
CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE AND IDENTIFY
X
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-2009PAGE FOUR
WHO LIVED THERE ON IN EFFORT TO LOCATE
AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION. b7C
b6 AT SANTA ANA, CONDUCT CRIMINAL CHECKS AT ORANGE COUNTY SO FOR
NOTING HE WAS
OKLAHOMA CITY AT TULSA, CONTACT FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY,
DIVISION, RE
b6 OBTAIN ALL INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND b7C
ON WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
DCA ..... FBII SE CLR
DB Cooper-2010 

AR 001	PX	PLAIN
1147PM	11/28/71

NITEL JDD
TO BUTTE
HONOLULU - VIA WASHINGTON
LOS ANGELES
OKLAHOMA CITY
SEATTLE
FROM
PHOENIX (164-100)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO
NITEL JDD
TO BUTTE
HONOLULU - VIA WASHINGTON
LOS ANGELES
OKLAHOMA CITY
SEATTLE
FROM
PHOENIX (164-100)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TEL ELEVEN TUENTYSIX LAST. INSTANT DATE,
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED FBI COMPOSITE OF HIJACKER SHOWN ELEVEN
b7C b7D
b6 TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE, SAN DIEGO UNION NEWSPAPER, PAGE A - SIX, WAS STRONGLY SIMILAR TO FACIAL FEATURES OF JAW LINE, TOGETHER WITH HIGH FOREHEAD AND HAIRLINE, ARE STRONGLY SIMILAR AND ALMOST IDENTICAL TO COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF SUBJECT. MOUTH IS SMALL, SIMILAR TO SUBJECT'S. WAS KNOWN TO ALWAYS
WEAR DARK GLASSES. IS KNOWN TO BE b6 b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE
164-81- 197
NOV 2 8 1971 FBI . SEATTLE 1 DB Cooper-2011 PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-2012
ADVISED LAST SAW
WAS
b6 b7c
ADVISED
NAME UNKNOWN, IN
AT THIS TIME
,
b6
b7C b7D
ADVISED
HE HAS EVER MET. HAS COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL
HAS HAD
WHICH INCLUDED :
b6 b7C b7D
ADVISED
WHILE
WOULD HAVE EXCELLENT KNOW-
LEDGE OF
ADVISED AS
IN
PIVO PAGE OF
b6
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b6 b7C b7DPAGE THREE
THE UNITED
HAS COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL
HAS HAD
WHICH INCLUDED :
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ADVISED
WHILE
WOULD HAVE EXCELLENT KNOW-
LEDGE OF
ADVISED AS
IN
PIVO PAGE OF
b6
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b6 b7C b7DPAGE THREE
THE UNITED STATES AND
CALIFORNIA AS OF
WAS INTERESTED IN DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, AMERICAN, MEDIUM COMPLEXION, b6 b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D
b6
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EYES UNKNOWN, ONE SIXTY POUNDS, FIVE FEET NINE OR TEN, THIRTYFIVE TO THIRTYSEVEN YEARS OLD, SLIM BUILD, VOICE.
b6 b7C b7D
BUTTE AT MISSOULA, MONTANA, CONTACT
TO DETERMINE IF THEY CAN IDENTIFY
DURING LATE
b6 b7C
AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE b6 b7C
HONOLULU AT HONOLULU, CONTACT
TO
DETERMINE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON LOS ANGELES AT HEMET, CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT
TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE
IN AT PALMDALE, CONDUCT SAME INVESTIGATION. AT RESEDA, CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE AND IDENTIFY
b6 b7C
FAR PARE TUREE
DB Cooper-2013PAGE FOUR
WHO LIVED THERE ON IN EFFORT TO
LOCATE AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION. AT SANTA ANA, CONDUCT CRIMINAL CHECKS AT ORANGE COUNTY SO FOR
b6 b7C NOTING HE WAS 
OKLAHOMA CITY AT TULSA, CONTACT FEDERAL
AT SANTA ANA, CONDUCT CRIMINAL CHECKS AT ORANGE COUNTY SO FOR
b6 b7C NOTING HE WAS 
OKLAHOMA CITY AT TULSA, CONTACT FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY, b6 DIVISION, RE OBTAIN ALL INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND b7C
ON WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
DCA ..... FBII SE CLR
DB Cooper-2014OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1662 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.8
P UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
₾
. TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
N.W. Airlines Flight #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: Seattle
DATE:
11/27/71
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
SUSP.
At 6:15 PM, 11/27/71,
Seattle, phone
mitiny .:
advised that UNSUB may be one
has
JOE'S
from
but was
Possibly was
Was
ago.
thinks
may be UNSUB because he is described as the "type" of person who would do such a thing. He has Clark County SO, and said
were the
the state of Washington.
has not heard or seen
years of age and fits general description of UNSUB. Washington, and resided at one time.
says
among others.
DCA/dca
(2)
Check out
ar
food
164-81-198 SEARCHED .
Washington, and resided at one time.
says
among others.
DCA/dca
(2)
Check out
ar
food
164-81-198 SEARCHED ............. INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED NOV 2 7 1971 2
th
5010-108
Check out in clock Co
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 1 .DB Cooper-2015,
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/27/71
FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
N.W. Airlines Flight #305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: Seattle
b6 b7C
At 6:15 PM, 11/27/71, Seattle, phone
advised that UNSUB may be one
has
from
b6 b7C b7D
but was
Possibly was
Was
ago.
thinks
may be UNSUB because he is described as the "type" of person who would do such a thing. He has Clark County So, and said
were the
the state of Washington.
has not heard or seen
years of age and fits general
description of UNSUB. Washington, and
b6 b7C b7D
resided at one time.
says b6 b7C b7D
among others.
DCA/dca
(2)
164-81-198
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED NOV 2 7 1971
FBI- SEATTLE €
5000-108
Buy U.
DCA/dca
(2)
164-81-198
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED NOV 2 7 1971
FBI- SEATTLE €
5000-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-201,6 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
003
Date:
11/28/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT
DE - CESSNA
(Priority)
AIR
Seeb. H.
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL THIS DATE.
AN INDIVIDUAL IN YACOLT, WASHINGTON, WHICH IS IN THE PERTINENT AREA, ADVISED THAT A TWO-SEATER GRAY CESSNA AIRPLANE WHICH HAS A VERY LARGE RED LIGHT ON THE TOP OF THE TAIL, WAS SEEN FLYING IN VICINITY OF SOME SMALL AIR STRIPS IN THE YACOLT AREA ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. THE PLANE MADE A NUMBER OF PASSES WITH ITS LANDING LIGHTS ON. INFORMATION HAS ALSO BEEN DEVELOPED THAT A CAR, MAKE AND MODEL UNKNOWN, WITH UNKNOWN LICENSE PLATE WAS PARKED IN ROAD IN VICINITY OF THIS LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR AND
INFORMATION HAS ALSO BEEN DEVELOPED THAT A CAR, MAKE AND MODEL UNKNOWN, WITH UNKNOWN LICENSE PLATE WAS PARKED IN ROAD IN VICINITY OF THIS LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR AND TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYONE. SOURCE ADVISED THAT
PRB:bfr (1)
OUT OF 164-81-199
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge B
Sent
31%
M
Per
la
DB Cooper-2017
b6 b7C b7DFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81 PAGE TWO
PORTLAND, OREGON AREA.
SOURCE SAID THAT
SMALL LANDING STRIPS IN THE VICINITY OF YACOLT AND LA CENTER, WASHINGTON.
REGISTRATION NUMBER OF THE GRAY
CESSNA AS WITH NUMERALS UNKNOWN.
PORTLAND REQUESTED TO ATTEMPT THROUGH INFORMATION FURNISHED ABOVE TO IDENTIFY THIS AIRCRAFT. P.
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-2018FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI 005
Date: 11/28/71
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
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URGENT
(Priority) X DAILY TT

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO
X DAILY TT

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OO: SEATTLE.
GROUND SEARCH CONTINUED TODAY, WOODLAND, WASHINGTON AREA. NO POSITIVE RESULTS. ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BEING DISTRIBUTED TODAY TO ALL NEWS MEDIA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON. NUMEROUS TELEPHONE COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FURNISHING INFO CONCERNING LOOK ALIKES, ALL OF WHICH ARE BEING HANDLED PROMPTLY AND NONE OF WHICH APPEAR TO BE PARTICULARLY SIGNIFICANT AT THIS TIME. GROUND SEARCH TO CONTINUE NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTYONE.
WEATHER CONDITIONS IN PORTLAND DID NOT PERMIT SEARCH BY HELICOPTER BETWEEN EUGENE AND PORTLAND, OREGON; HOWEVER, HELICOPTERS STANDING BY AND WILL CONDUCT SEARCH AS SOON AS WEATHER PERMITS. P.
PRB : bfr (1) je
164-81-200
Approved:
A
Sent 5:08 PM
Per DA
DB Cooper-2019
Special Agent in ChargeOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
: ASAC PAUL R.
5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
: ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB :
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
X TO MAIN only
1 A person telephoned 11/29/71 saying he was
Montana. He said there had been consider- able information in the press and radio to the effect that the FBI had checked him out as one of the suspects in this matter. He wanted to know what we said about him.
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
I told that the FBI in Seattle had said nothing to the press or the radio about He said he had already checked with the Butte Office and the Butte Office told him they had said nothing to the press or radio, but he wondered where it came from.
I told him I could not tell him but it was not the Seattle Office. He wanted to know if he could quote me on this. I told him I did not know who he was going to quote me to but the simple fact of the matter was that the FBI in Seattle did not release any information about him to the press.
I told him I did not know who he was going to quote me to but the simple fact of the matter was that the FBI in Seattle did not release any information about him to the press.
PRB : eon (1)
JIM
164-81-201 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MM FILED NOV 2 9 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
5010-109
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
5
DB Cooper-2020FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription
11/29/71
Seattle, Wash- b6 b7C
ington, telephone was interviewed regarding the hijacking of Northwest Airlines, Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, and furnished the following information:
She advised that she had boarded the flight at Portland, Oregon, and was seated in the coach section but could not recall the seat number. She advised that she was unaware of anything taking place while on the flight from Portland, Oregon, but that who was seated with her during the flight might have known that something was going on. She advised that she was anaware that a hijacking was taking place until she was informed of it upon landing at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
She advised that she was anaware that a hijacking was taking place until she was informed of it upon landing at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. She further advised she could provide no further information regarding the matter.
b6 b7C
Interviewed on 11/24/71 ol Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81 -202
by SAL 'mlc
Dote dictaled
11/29/71
b6 b7C
This document conlains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency: if and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-2021FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/29/71
Wisconsin, telephone was interviewed regarding the hijacking of Northwest Airlines, Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, and furnished the following information:
b6
b7C advised that he boarded the flight at Minnea- polis, Minnesota, enroute to Seattle, Washington, where he was in the Northwest. He
b7C advised that he sat in the tourist section of the airplane but could not remember the exact seat number.
He
b7C advised that he sat in the tourist section of the airplane but could not remember the exact seat number. He advised that he was totally unaware of any hijacking and saw nothing which would have led him to believe that a hijacking was taking place. He advised that he first learned of the hi- jacking upon landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and could provide no further information about the matter.
b6
Interviewed on
11/24/71
Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81-203
lan/
by SAÏ
mlc
Date dictated
11/29/71
b6
b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-2022; FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/29/71
Washington, telephone was interviewed regarding the hijacking of Northwest Airlines, Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, and furnished the following information:
Seattle, b6 b7C
He advised that he had boarded the flight at Spokane, Washington, and that he had
of Northwest Airlines, Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, and furnished the following information:
Seattle, b6 b7C
He advised that he had boarded the flight at Spokane, Washington, and that he had been seated in the coach section, Seat He advised that he was unaware of anything going on, and that he saw nothing during the flight.
He further advised that he was first informed of the hijacking upon landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and could not provide any further information re- garding the matter.
b6
b7C
Interviewed on
11/24/71
o!
Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81-204
by SA
mlc
Date dictated
11/29/71
b6
b7C
This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your age :. cy: # and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-2023FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/29/71
Washington, telephone was interviewed regarding the hijacking of Northwest Airlines, Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, and furnished the following information:
He advised that he had boarded the plane at Portland, Oregon, and was the last third or fourth
regarding the hijacking of Northwest Airlines, Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, and furnished the following information:
He advised that he had boarded the plane at Portland, Oregon, and was the last third or fourth person to board the plane at Portland. He advised that he sat in the coach section in the tail end of the plane during the flight from Portland to Seattle, Washington. further advised that he was unaware that a hijacking was taking place, that he saw nothing that would have led him to believe that a hijacking was in progress. He advised that he could provide no information as he was informed of the hijacking upon landing at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Interviewed on 11/24/71 až Seattle, Washington
File #
SE_164-81-205
by SA
mlc Dale dicloted 11/29/71
b6
b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: il ond its contents ore not to be distributed outside your ogency.
DB Cooper-2024OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
b6
b7C
Re :
b6 b7C
Officer
of the Washington Police
Department advised on 11/26/71, that
DOB
was arrested at 2:25 AM,
b6
11/24/71, by the
Police Department on a charge
b7C
of
and was still in jail at
He said gave his address as
Portland. is described as :
Height:
6 ª
Weight:
155 lbs.
Hair:
b7C
Complexion:
Medium
Build:
Medium
PRB: k1b (2)
Yak
CLOSED
164-81-206

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AOVY 107
FBI-SEATTLE
5010-108
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DB Cooper-2025,
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Eyes :FD-3
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600
Date:
11/29/71
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URGENT
(Priority)

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
5-22-64)
600
Date:
11/29/71
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URGENT
(Priority)

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

X-MONEY-Sub.m
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
REBUTEL THIS DATE.
SEATTLE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, SEATTLE, case WASHINGTON, WHO PROVIDED THE MONEY PAID ON THIS ADVISES THAT THE MONEY IN THE BAG WEIGHED NINETEEN POUNDS AND THE CONTENTS MEASURED ELEVEN INCHES BY TWELVE INCHES BY SIX AND ONE HALF INCHES.
JEM : eon (1)
Above info given to SA HENRY SHUTZ at the Bureau 11/29/71 at 1:45 PM.
164-81-207
Sent
30 pm
Per
val
Approved:
OW
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-2026
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4f CFA) 101-11.C UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 11/29/71
b6 b7C
On instant date
Home #
telephonically contacted this
office.
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 11/29/71
b6 b7C
On instant date
Home #
telephonically contacted this
office. advised that she is
address is
advised that
Utah left Sea Tac airport on a United flight (# unkown) at about 7:25 AM 11/23/71. The flight stoped at Portland, Oregon.
advised that she
and
a couple of days ago. were about a young man who sat beside
and he was stateng things about the FBI had a special investigation on that flight. The male also stated that no one checked his carry-on luggage either. The male said that he was carrying a large camera which had lots of metal and it was not detected. The male got off at Portland.
The male passenger also stated that he Mming had
lived in
used The plane fANNENMAN was a 727.
GJW:gjw (3)
no action 7
164-81-208 SEARCHED ............ IN_EXED. SERIANZED MAR FILED. NOV 22 1071 FBI - SEATTLE
13
DB Cooper-2027
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
` SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 11/29/71
b6 b7C
On instant date
Home
telephonically contacted this b7C b7D
office.
advised that she is
address is
advised that
Utan left Sea Tac airport on a United flight (# unkown) at about 7:25 AM 11/23/71. The flight stoped at Portland, Oregon. advised that she and
received
a couple of days ago. were about a young man who sat beside
b6 b7C b7D
and he was stateng things about the FBI had a special investigation on that flight. The male also stated that no one checked his carry-on luggage either. The male said that he was carrying a large camera which had lots of metal and it was not detected. The male got off at Portland.
b6
b7C b7D
The male passenger also stated that he Manndl had
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/71
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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
#305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re :
- SUSPECT
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Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Age:
Approximately 42 or 43
Height:
6'1" to 6'2"
Weight:
160 lbs.
Eyes :
Dark
Hair:
Dark
Complextion:
Swarthy
said that
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as follows :
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White
Sex :
Male
Age:
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Height:
6'1" to 6'2"
Weight:
160 lbs.
Eyes :
Dark
Hair:
Dark
Complextion:
Swarthy
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she felt compelled to furnish the above information to us.
said she had no objection to knowing that she had been in contact with us but requested that her identity be protected otherwise.
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11/29/71
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re:
- SUSPECT
On 11/28/71, advised the writer that he and his wife had seen the artist's sketch of the UNSUB in this case on television.
#305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re:
- SUSPECT
On 11/28/71, advised the writer that he and his wife had seen the artist's sketch of the UNSUB in this case on television. He saw a striking resemblance to whom
he has He said that
said that in about the went into
Subsequent to this,
He described
as follows :
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Age:
Approximately 42 or 43
Height:
C'1" to 6'2"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Eyes :
Dark
Hair:
Dark
Complextion:
Swarthy
said that
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or something like this. He continued, that he believes
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is from and he believes they lived in this
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trouble
of this
likely starting point in developing information on He concluded that while he has no other reason to believe may be responsible for this crime, the striking resemblance in the photo and was sufficiently significant to him, to report this to us.
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she felt compelled to furnish the above information to us.
said she had no objection to knowing that she had been in contact with us but requested that hor identity be protected otherwise.
said she had no objection to knowing that she had been in contact with us but requested that hor identity be protected otherwise.
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
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PARACHUTES
Sub: D
FROM
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SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
On 11/26/71,
Snohomish
County Sheriff's Office, Everett, contacted the writer to advise that three of their deputies: and
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all are
jumping activities and have volunteered their services to us in connection with instance case in a place that they might be needed. said for instance they are equipped with communications facilities to maintain contact with the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue truck and could if needed, jump anywhere that we might need them with regard to instant case.
Mr. BIBLER was advised and he requested this should be made a matter of record in event their services are needed.
BIBLER was advised and he requested this should be made a matter of record in event their services are needed.
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PRESS RELEASE
PUB. Ana
J. E. MILNES, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Seattle, announced today that the FBI was concentrating its search for the missing hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 in the vicinity of southwestern Washington in an area generally near Aeriel, Merwin, Amboy and Crawford, Washington. Mr. MILNES said the hijacker was described as white, male, American, olive complexion, Latin appearance, black hair, normal hair style parted on left, age middle forties, six feet tall, 170 to 175 pounds, average build, brown eyes.
described as white, male, American, olive complexion, Latin appearance, black hair, normal hair style parted on left, age middle forties, six feet tall, 170 to 175 pounds, average build, brown eyes. He was wearing a black suit, white shirt, narrow black tie, black rain-type overcoat, black dress suit, and was carrying a dark briefease.
He is believed to have left the aircraft subsequent to 8:05 p.m. MILNES urged anyone in the public having knowledge of a parachutist landing on the route between Aeriel, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, to notify the FBI immediately.
MILNES released an artist's conception prepared by the FBI to the press, saying that the photograph is an excellent likeness of the hijacker's present appearance.
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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DATE:
11/29/71
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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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Seattle, was displayed a number of photos including that of ROBERT HAMPTON KEELY. and
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advised that none of the photos displayed were similar to the hijacker of captioned case As af cem except KEELY .This individual hore some resemblance but not strong enough for to make a tentative identification. pointed out a number of simularities between KEELY and the hijacker but concluded that KEELY had certain features which were not identical to the hijacker.
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also advised that he had viewed the artist conception of the hijacker an the Sunday newspaper but felt that the hijacker, as he recalled, had a much broader nose, forehead, and face in general. He also noted that the hijacker had a lower hairline.
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Dale
November 29, 1971
On November 24, 1971
Washington, telephone was
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interviewed in
Seattle, Washington. He stated
Seattle, Washington,
telephone
boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305 at Portland, Oregon on November 24, 1971 at approximately 2:45 p.m. passenger to board the aircraft. He believed he had seat which was an aisle seat on the port (left) side of the aircraft in the rear.
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He stated that he did not realize that this air- craft was being hijacked until it landed at the Seattle- Tacoma Airport, Seattle, at approximately 5:50 p.m., to the best of his recollection. He recalled that when the aircraft first approached Seattle the pilot announced that there would be a delay in landing due to some mechanical difficulty and that he would have to circle the field to burn up the fuel. This would take about half an hour.
the pilot announced that there would be a delay in landing due to some mechanical difficulty and that he would have to circle the field to burn up the fuel. This would take about half an hour. However, the aircraft circled for a much longer period and while felt that something was amiss, he did not consider that the aircraft was being hijacked.
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During the flight he had noticed a man seated in a window seat on the starboard (right) side of the aircraft to rear. A brown haired stewardess, name unknown, was seated by this man all the time. The stewardess had the aisle seat. thought this was strange.
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At about ten minutes before the announcement was

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made that there would be a delay in landing at the Seattle- Tacoma Airport, rose to go to the bathroom and started toward the one on the starboard side, but the stewardess, above, told him to use the one on the port side which he did.
After the aircraft landed, the passengers in the rear of the aircraft were told to move forward, but since the above man, he stayed person
in his seat. to this man, except for the stewardess.
After the landing he noticed a blonde stewardess, one of the in flight stewardesses, carrying a money bag about two feet tall. He did not see her give it to the man. said there were three stewardesses on the flight, the one blonde and two brunettes.
He did not see her give it to the man. said there were three stewardesses on the flight, the one blonde and two brunettes.
He said that he heard some parachutes had been brought on board but he did not see them.
When the passengers got off the aircraft by the forward door, the above man stayed on board. sid he had not seen this man board the aircraft but remarked passenger on board at Portland. that
described the above man as follows:

Name	Unknown
Race	Caucasian, believed to be of Mexican-American descent with possibly some American Indian blood
Sex	Male
Are	About 35 years
Complexion	Swarthy
Hair	Jet black, wavy, marcelled, greasy patent leather sheen, combed back at slight angle to the right, slight part on left, combed close to the head, slightly receding in front

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Eyes	Unknown; man wore dark glasses with very dark horn rims
Height	Man remained seated; believed to be short, maybe 5'9"
Weight	165 lbs. (estimate)
Clothing	Reddish brown suit coat with wide lapels, color was unusual, more
of a russet color; light or neutral colored shirt; contrasting
necktie, medium to dark color; other items of clothing unknown.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription
11/26/71
Washington, telephone provided the
following information :
She was a passenger on Northwest Airlines, Flight 305, boarding the flight in Portland, Oregon and sitting on the plane in front of the hijacker on the right side of the plane, looking forward. advised that a few minutes out of Portland, she observed one of the stewardesses conversing with the hijacker.
advised that a few minutes out of Portland, she observed one of the stewardesses conversing with the hijacker. She stated that this stewardess sat beside this man throughout most of the flight and that she did talk on the intercom apparently to the captain at various times through the flight. She advised that she recalled this man was sitting in the middle seat of the right rear row with the stewardess sitting next to him on the isle side.
She advised that upon landing in Seattle, the hijacker got up from his seat and went into the restroom at the rear of the plane. He remained there for about one minute and then returned to the same seat which he had occupied throughout the flight. advised that the hijacker was wearing large sunglasses and an overcoat. She advised that he had dark hair and a narrow face. She advised that when he exited the restroom and returned to his seat, he was carrying a dark colored attache case on its side in both arms. She stated that on top of this case was a package which appeared to be a yellow paper bag.
She advised that when he exited the restroom and returned to his seat, he was carrying a dark colored attache case on its side in both arms. She stated that on top of this case was a package which appeared to be a yellow paper bag. She described this bag as being approximately four inches high and being about two inches shorter than the width of the attache case.
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TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R.
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DATE: 11/29/71

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
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On 11/26/71 Phoenix, Called. He said that an individual in Phoenix had called after hearing about the hijacking and said he saw a man driving a car with a Washington license plate a 1971 or 1972 Mercury Comet, who met the description. He was swarthy complected about and had long black hair.
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I asked if they had any other information to indicate that the individual seen was connected with the crime or if they knew where this person was now and he said "no".
I checked DMV, Olympia, and found that the above license is issued to a Mercury Comet which belongs to the First Northwestern Mortgage Co., Inc., P.O. Box 66558, Burien, Washington.
In the absence of anything further to indicate that there is some significance to this, it does not appear any further
In the absence of anything further to indicate that there is some significance to this, it does not appear any further investigation should be conducted.
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On 11/26/71 Phoenix, Called. He said that an individual in Phoenix had called after hearing about the hijacking and said he saw a man driving a car with a Washington license plate 
a 1971 or 1972 Mercury Comet, who met the description. He was swarthy complected about and had long black hair.
I asked if they had any other information to indicate that the individual seen was connected with the crime or if they knew where this person was now and he said "no".
I checked DMV, Olympia, and found that the above license is issued to a Mercury Comet which belongs
I checked DMV, Olympia, and found that the above license is issued to a Mercury Comet which belongs to the First Northwestern Mortgage Co., Inc., P.O. Box 66558, Burien, Washington.
In the absence of anything further to indicate that there is some significance to this, it does not appear any further investigation should be conducted.
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DATE:
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FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUB WITNESSES. F Sub. A
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
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TO
:
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(164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
KENNETH C.
ID MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
KENNETH C. HOWE
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SUBJECT:
RE: UNSUB: NW FLT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 11/29/71 SA WICK determined in Olympia that the only forest fige fighting crew using parachutes, is based :at the Okanagan National Forest Office, Okanggan, Washington, 219 2nd . Avenue South.
UNSUB described as white male, mid-forties, five ten to six feet, one seventy to one eighty, olive complexion, latin appear- ance, dark brown or black hair combed straight back in normal
style, parted on left, smoked Raleigh cigarettes.
A CTION: Display composite likeness of unsub to proper sources at Okanagan National Forest Office in effort to identify or develop suspects, and determine where likeness might be additionally profit- ably displayed.
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:
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(164-81)
DATE:
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FROM
:
KENNETH C. HOWE
SUBJECT:
RE: UNSUB: NW FLT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION
On 11/29/71 SA WICK determined in Olympia that the only forest fige fighting crew using parachutes, is based :at the Okanagan National Forest Office, Okanagan, Washington, 219 2nd . Avenue South.
UNSUB described as white male, mid-forties, five ten to six feet, one seventy to one eighty, olive complexion, latin appear- ance, dark brown or black hair combed straight back in normal
style, parted on left, smoked Raleigh cigarettes.
A CTION: Display composite likeness of unsub to proper sources at Okanagan National Forest Office in effort to identify or develop suspects, and determine where likeness might be additionally profit- ably displayed.
composite likeness of unsub to proper sources at Okanagan National Forest Office in effort to identify or develop suspects, and determine where likeness might be additionally profit- ably displayed.
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
INSTANT DATE, PORTLAND POLICE ADVISED RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALL FROM CHIEF OF POLICE JOE HAY, WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, WNO ADVISED THAT ONE PORTLAND,
OREGON, TELEPHONE
APPEARED
IN WOODLAND THIS A. M. AND TOLD CHIEF OF POLICE HAY THAT
PORTLAND, LOOKED HE
LIKE THE COMPOSITE SHOWN IN PAPER OF INSTANT UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
PORTLAND INDICES, PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS, MULTHOMAR
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECORDS, AND DLR, SALEM, OREGON, NEGATIVE
PORTLAND INDICES, PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS, MULTHOMAR
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECORDS, AND DLR, SALEM, OREGON, NEGATIVE
ON
DAV SHOWS
DOB
ADDRESE
PORTLAND, OREGON, AS
REGISTERED OWNER OF NINETEEN SIXTYRIGHT DODGE VALIANT, OREGON
1 - Portland KOM:pju (1)
1/29/71,
mannen advised
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164-81-218
SKALCHEA
Senf $ Per
I. V. A. MOIRECENT FAIRIES OF FOL 1971 ~ QUETES
2 NOV 291971
Approved Q
Special Agent in Charge
Sant 77 to Otel The above 12/0/718/h
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(Priority!
PD 184-41
PAGE TRO
LICENSE
WITH LEGAL OWNER CHRYSLER CREDIT
CORPORATION, SEATTLE BRANCH, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,
SEATTLE AT WOODLAND. . CONTACT CHIEF OF POLICE MAY REGARDING AF SEATTLE INSTANT INFORMATION AND OBTAIN COMPLETE DETAILS. CHECK CHRYSLER CREDIT CORPORATION AND LOCAL AGENCIES.
PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, OREGON, CONTINUE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT
CONSIDER CONTACT WITH AS APPROPRIATE.
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DB Cooper-2050-sp' (Rav. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
PLAINTEXT
inemit the following in
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1 TELETYPE
LAGERML
(Friotity}
TO:
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
PLAINTEXT
inemit the following in
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1 TELETYPE
LAGERML
(Friotity}
TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : PORTLAND (164-41) (P) (2 P)
UNSUD; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZENO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 007 SEATTLE,
INSTANT DATE, PORTLAND POLICE ADVISED RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALL FRON CHIEF OF POLICE JOE. MAY, WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, WHO ADVISED THAT ONE PORTLAND, OREGON, TELEPHONE
APPEARED
IN WOODLAND THIS A. M. AND TOLD CHIEF OF POLICE MAY THAT
PORTLAND, LOOKED ORE
LIKE THE COMPOSITE SHOWN IN PAPER OF INSTANT UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
PORTLAND INDICES, PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS, MULTHOMAR
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECORDS, AND DER, SALAMI, OREGON, NEGATIVE
ON
DMV SHOWS
DOB
ADDRESS
PORTLAND, OREGON, AS
REGISTERED OWNER OF NINETEEN SIXTYEIGHT DODOE VALIANT, OREGON 6 - Portland KBW:pjb (1)
0
164-81-218
Approved
Sent M Por
Special Agent in Cholot
DB Cooper-2051
SE ed
NOV 2 9197
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Date:
ronemit the following In (Type in plointest ur code)
'10
(Priority)
PD 164-41
PAGE TTO
LICENSE
WITH
I
Date:
ronemit the following In (Type in plointest ur code)
'10
(Priority)
PD 164-41
PAGE TTO
LICENSE
WITH LEGAL OWNER CHRYSLER CREDIT CORPORATION, SEATTLE DRANCH, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
SEATTLE AT WOODLAND. CONTACT CHIEF OF POLICE MAY REGARDING Ar 54MILC INSTANT INFORMATION AND OBTAIN COMPLETE DETAILS. CHECK CHRYSLER CREDIT CORPORATION AND LOCAL AGENCIES.
PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, OREGON, CONTINUE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT CONSIDER CONTACT WITH AS APPROPRIATE.
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CC-Sup
KEELY/2019 WITNESS Sub H
NR 003 PD PLAIN 4:36 PM URGENT 11-29-71 LJQ TO : SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAAZHIJACKING; EXTORTION.
RE TELCALL OF ASAC PAUL BIBLER, SEATTLE TO ASAC VINCENT E.HRUEHL. NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE, AND SACRAMENTO TELZTYPE TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES PORTLAND,
STATES PHOTO OF SUGGESTED SUYPECT, DOES NOT APPEAR TO HIM AS THE SUBJECT. HE LOOKS FACE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES PORTLAND,
STATES PHOTO OF SUGGESTED SUYPECT, DOES NOT APPEAR TO HIM AS THE SUBJECT. HE LOOKS FACE. STATES THE PHOTOS OF SUGGESTED SUSPECT, ROBERT H. KEELY, DOES NOTHAPPEAR TO HPM AS THE SUBJECT AS HIS MOUTH IS TOO LARGE AND GENERAL HEAD SHAPE TOO SQUARE. PENDING. END VAB
IN THE
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164-81-219
SEARCHED.FAKT INDEXED OBRIALIZ20mudur FIELD." NOV 2 9 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2053NR003 LV PLAIN
245 PM URGENT 11-29-71 JEG TO DIRECTOR - PORTLAND SEATTLE - SACRAMENTO FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60)
SURP-A:/ Haus im
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, PORTLAND, OREGON. CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION.
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RENO EVENING GAZETTE, RENO, NEVADA, THIS DATE ADVISED ENVELOPE RECEIVED THIS DATE BY NEWSPAPER ADDRESS TO, "RENO NEWSPAPER, RENO, NEVADA", AND POSTMARKED OAKDALE, CA. P.M. NOV. TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYONE.
ENVELOPE OPENED AND FOUND TO CONTAIN FOLLOWING WORDS APPARENTLY CUT FROM NEWSPAPER AND PASTED TO PLAIN WHITE PAPER. "ATTENTION: THANKS FOR HOSPITALITY WAS IN A RUT D.
ENVELOPE OPENED AND FOUND TO CONTAIN FOLLOWING WORDS APPARENTLY CUT FROM NEWSPAPER AND PASTED TO PLAIN WHITE PAPER. "ATTENTION: THANKS FOR HOSPITALITY WAS IN A RUT D. D. COOPER". FACSIMILE BEING SENT SACRAMENTO. NOTE HANDLED BY AT LEAST EIGHT PERSONS AT NEWSPAPER. ELIMINATION
PRINTS BEING OBTAINED. NOTE BEING FORWARDED IDENTIFICATION DIVISION FOR LATENT PRINT EXAMINATION BY SEPARATE COVER. END PAGE ONE
RF BANDML ON
164-81-220
COOKED INDEXED
CENALIZED ........... FILED. NOV 2 9 1971
FBI - SEATTLE -
8
DB Cooper-2054PAGE TWO
PRESS INQUIRIES WILL BE ANSWERED ACKNOWLEDGING THAT LETTER HAS BEEN FURNISHED TO FBI AND THAT APPROPRIATE INQUIRIES BEING CONDUCTED TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE, UACB. END
DB Cooper-2055OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) [01-11.8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
PORTLAND DIVISION
CC- ARTISTI SKETCH. Sub. K.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLEj 11/24/71
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€ Portland, Oregon,
Northwest Airlines, on instant flight, advised he has looked at the Facial Identification Catalog and
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLEj 11/24/71
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€ Portland, Oregon,
Northwest Airlines, on instant flight, advised he has looked at the Facial Identification Catalog and selects therefrom Photo No. KB 8-16. He said this is in the heavy-lidded category but he does not recall this applies to UNSUB's appearance, that he has average eyes, of Latin appearance, with a ssort of disinterested look (let's-get-it-over-with)
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thought the artist's conception was very good, over-all, except that the hair did not recede quite so much as he remembers it, it was a little more curly and definitely short.
He also thinks the nose and face slightly too thin, not much, however .;
Also feels artist's sketch makes him look younger than he is.
/eon
5010-108
164-81-221 SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 1/12 FILED NOV 2 9 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
1
5 DB Cooper-2056
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
PORTLAND DIVISION
Ce - ARTIST'S SKETCH / Sub.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11-6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
PORTLAND DIVISION
Ce - ARTIST'S SKETCH / Sub.K.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SA NORMAN BELFREY, Portland Division, called and advised /witness said that the chin and cheek bone (of composite photo) are similar to KH 1-8 and facial lines similar to KK 6-3; the neck and chin of UNSUB appear as if he had been fat and lost weight, leaving some flabby skin. Everything from nose up is good; mouth is also good.
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Over-all picture of composite makes UNSUB appear younger than he actually is.
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i
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-2057OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1D MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
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Suspi
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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
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Suspi
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SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
On instant date Wn., telephonically contacted this office.
advised that
the description of the unsub matches a man named
Engates 12/10/1
advised that the last time he b6
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heard from
was in the Portland, Oregon area.
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gave a physical description of
as:
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Height
45 - 50 looks like 40 5' 10" - 5' 11" 165 1bs. Dark thinning.
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Weight
Hair Complexion
advised that
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advised that
lived in the knows the area around
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GJW:gjw (2)
when photo abstand pr chows
handle .
11/28/71
mito see photo we anel have
164-81-223 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED R FILED
11/29/71 und photo at
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2
11/29 Buy U.S. Mvings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2058
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Received 10/2/7/
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14/6/1 Compared 12/tty SA FARMIL. NUPHOTO OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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On instant date
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Whay telephonically contacted this office.
Advised 05x
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the description of the smart matches a man named
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advised that the last time he was in the Portland, Oregon area.
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heard from
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gave a physical description of
3St
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Age
45 - 50 looks like 40
5* 10" - 5' 11" 165 1bs. Dark, thinning.
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Height
Weight
Hair
Complexion
advised that
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lived in the b7c b7D
advised that
knows the area around
GJWigjw (2)
164-81- 223
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
NOV20 :!! FBI-SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-2059
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
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withings Sub. A. ARTIST'S SIC, Sute.K
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
K
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
PASTINAEL WiTHIS
stated hairline was
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On 11/29/71, good. Hair itself should be marcelled and hair style of President NIXON is quite similar to what UNSUB had. Hair should be slicked down as characters wore in old GEORGE RAFT movies. Nose in artist's conception too pinched, should be broadened in area of nostrils. Cheeks too flat, should be more rounded to give Mexican-American appearance. Chin area good.
Concerning the eyes, stated eyes appearing in photo OB7-12, Page 29, with heavy lids as appearing in photo OB8-12, Page 31, of above catalogue resemble subject.
and will prepare
sketch to witness direction.
CNG: k1b (2)
Contento enel in De TeleType
164-81-224
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1212 FILED m 4 NOV 20 21 FBF SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2060 OPTIONAL FORM NO.
S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2060 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 GFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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@e · withme
Sub.H ant's Starta: Sub. K.
On 11/29/71,
was contacted by the writer and advised that UNSUB was wearing sunglasses and he never saw his eyes.
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With respect to the artist's sketch, advised that if the face were widened one sixteenth of an inch, the sketch would be an excellent likeness to UNSUB. He described UNSUB's glasses as slightly wrap-around style, dark brown. who is some changes on the artist sketch and this is being furnished to the Bureau by facsimile.
DSJ : klb (2)
ti) Contentoenel en Se Filetype 8 Bis 11/09/71
164-81-225
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED SERIALIZED 1MLFILED FBI- SEATTLE
A
5010-108
Buy U.
DSJ : klb (2)
ti) Contentoenel en Se Filetype 8 Bis 11/09/71
164-81-225
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED SERIALIZED 1MLFILED FBI- SEATTLE
A
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2061OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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QC WITH ~ Jul 4 " Apr's Sker Sub K
Seattle, advised the hijacker was wearing dark glasses when COCA saw him and he was unable to furnish any particulars about the hijacker's eyes.
(contacted 11/29/71) , of Seattle, was displayed an artist's conception of the hijacker. After studying the artist's sketch, made the following comments.
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He stated that the hijacker had an over-all appearance which was in some ways similar to the artist's sketch; however, he recalled that the hijacker had a broader nose, wider forehead and face in general, than that depicted in the sketch.
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He stated that the hijacker had an over-all appearance which was in some ways similar to the artist's sketch; however, he recalled that the hijacker had a broader nose, wider forehead and face in general, than that depicted in the sketch. He also noted that the hijacker'shairline was somewhat lower than the sketch and the hijacker's glasses had squarer corners than the round corners or cornered glasses depicted in the sketch.
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All Contenton
11/29/71
164-81-226
SEARCHED ____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MOCFILED . * 1 FBI SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-2062NR009 MI PLAIN
613PM URGENT 11/29/71 LSK TO SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
MILWAUKEE (164-36) (P)
1 ..
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN SA
OF MILWAUKEE AND SA DONALD R. STEELE OF SEATTLE, INSTANT DATE.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE,
MILWAUKEE , ADVISED
SHE HAD NOTED ARTISIT'S COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB IN "THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL" DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE.
STATED
TO SEATTLE AREA.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE,
MILWAUKEE , ADVISED
SHE HAD NOTED ARTISIT'S COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB IN "THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL" DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE.
STATED
TO SEATTLE AREA.
LAST CONTACT WITH SEVENTYONE.
END PAGE ONE
O
164-81-227
CEARCHEO
CERIALIZZA.404,FILED NOV 2 9 1971
2
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DB Cooper-2063PAGE TWO
AT LAST CONTACT,
AT SEATTLE.
ADVISED HAD PREVIOUSLY
MILWAUKEE
AND SHE THOUGHT HE HAD A PICTURE TAKEN THERE.
PICTURE OF
SHE ADVISED
b7C b7D DESCRIBED
WHITE MALE, DOB
POB
SELECTIVE SERVICE NO.
COMPLEXION
MEDIUM, HEIGHT SIX FEET THREE QUARTER INCH, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, EYES, DARK BROWN HAIR, RECEDING END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2064 PAGE THREE
HAIRLINE, HEAVY SMOKER, ALWAYS WORE SUNGLASSES, DAY AND NIGHT, b6 b7C b7D
EXTREMELY
WELL DRESSED.
ADVISED SHE HAD ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT OR LOCATE
b6
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ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE,
MILWAUKEE ,.
ADVISED SHE HAD ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT OR LOCATE
b6
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ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE,
MILWAUKEE ,. FURNISHED
PHOTOGRAPH OF
TAKEN
PHOTOS OBTAINED FROM FORWARDED TO SEATTLE. .
LEADS AS INDICATED BY MILWAUKEE TELEPHONE CALL BEING LEFT TO DESCRETION OF OFFICE OF ORIGIN. DEATILED INFO RE DESCRIPTION FURNISHED SEATTLE IN TELEPHONE CALL. END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2065 NROØS MI PLAIN 613PM URGENT 11/29/71 LSK TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MILWAUKEE (164-36) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN SA
OF MILWAUKEE AND SA DONALD R. STEELE OF SEATTLE, INSTANT DATE.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE,
MILWAUKEE , ADVISED
SHE HAD NOTED ARTISIT'S COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB IN "THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL" DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE.
STATED
TO SEATTLE AREA.
LAST CONTACT WITH SEVENTYONE.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-221
COMALIZE ... FILED.
COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB IN "THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL" DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE.
STATED
TO SEATTLE AREA.
LAST CONTACT WITH SEVENTYONE.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-221
COMALIZE ... FILED. NOV 2 9 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2066
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AT LAST CONTACT,
AT SEATTLE.
ADVISED HAD PREVIOUSLY
MILWAUKEE
AND SHE THOUGHT HE HAD A PICTURE TAKEN THERE,
PICTURE OF
SHE ADVISED
b7D DESCRIBED
WHITE MALE, DOB
POB
SELECTIVE SERVICE NO.
COMPLEXION
MEDIUM, HEIGHT SIX FEET THREE QUARTER INCH, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, EYES, DARK BROWN HAIR, RECEDING END PAGE TWO
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PAGE THREE
HAIRLINE, HEAVY SMOKER, ALWAYS WORE SUNGLASSES, DAY AND NIGHT, b6 b7C b7D
EXTREMELY WELL DRESSED.
ADVISED SHE HAD ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT OR LOCATE
b6 b7C b7D AND POSSIBLY CURRENTLY RESIDES AT AN UNKNOWN ADDRESS IN WISCONSIN.
b6 b7C b7D
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE,
MILWAUKEE , FURNISHED
PHOTOGRAPH OF
TAKEN
PHOTOS OBTAINED FROM
FORWARDED TO SEATTLE.
LEADS AS INDICATED BY MILWAUKEE TELEPHONE CALL BEING LEFT TO DESCRETION OF OFFICE OF ORIGIN, DEATILED
LEADS AS INDICATED BY MILWAUKEE TELEPHONE CALL BEING LEFT TO DESCRETION OF OFFICE OF ORIGIN, DEATILED INFO RE DESCRIPTION FURNISHED SEATTLE IN TELEPHONE CALL. END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2068 STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Ofice Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
:
FILE (164-81)
DATE:
11/29/71
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
ce-
EVIDBIKE
Seil G.
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
portlaND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SA HENRY SHUTZ called me on 11/29/71 at 10:00 AM and advised there was some reference to some torn paper found at the aircraft and he wanted to know if this was sent. to the Bureau for examination. He said that the stewardess had taken a note from the UNSUB but he believes it was given back to him.
This matter should be pursued and the Bureau advised.
Home
92 night pe Campbell 11/21/7/ 98
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INDEXED
SERIALIZED	FILED

NOV 2 9 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
2 1
DB Cooper-2069STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : FILE (64-81)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
ce
DATE: 11/29/71 Sub & SEAREA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SA HENRY SHUTZ called from the Bureau on 11/29/71.
He advised that it had been suggested that we place a stop with the doctors and hospitals in the pertinent area so that if anyone came in injured, we would know about it.
This should be done.
JEM : eon (1) 12/12/11 ceny down h 164- 81-229
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED NOV 2 9 1971 FBI -- SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2070
th NRØ29 WA PLAIN 4: 16PM URGENT 11-29-71 LRS TO SEATTLE PORTLAND
CE
Prix-Suce Sub G
SACRAMENTO
LAS VEGAS
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111)
IP
00
CC 
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING.
RECEIVING OFFICES PROMPTLY ALERT HOSPITALS, CLINICS AND DOCTORS IN THE EVENT UNKNOWN SUBJECT ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN MEDICAL AID IN YOUR RESPECTIVE
RECEIVING OFFICES PROMPTLY ALERT HOSPITALS, CLINICS AND DOCTORS IN THE EVENT UNKNOWN SUBJECT ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN MEDICAL AID IN YOUR RESPECTIVE AREAS.
SEATTLE ASCERTAIN THE WEIGHT OF THE LOOT IN! POSSESSION OF THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT. SEATTLE ADVISE THE BUREAU THE RESULTS OF THE DISPLAY OF THE ARTIST CONCEPTION TO WITNESSES. SUTEL
1 11
done of Badvat 11/29/11 ly "TWH Jim
END Ru'd
ve & TT 11.29.91
164-F1-230
securitas /03 FILED NOV 2/9 1971 FBI- SEATTLE 8
DB Cooper-2071
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12/28/71 Keine doveNR 07 SC PLAINTEXT
3:53 PM URGENT 11-29-71 LXL
TO
SEATTLE
PORTLAND
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE. NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING . 00: SEATTLE.
SOUTH
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, INSTANT, LAKE TAHOE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADVISED EARLIER THAT DATE HE HAD BEEN CONTACTED BY WHO ADVISED SHE RECENTLY SAW COMPOSITE OF UNSUB IN NEWSPAPER AND THAT SHE DEFINITELY FEELS K BORN
THAT BEARS STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO COMPOSITE AND
COUND BE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIME. SHE ADVISED LAST SAW
YEARS AGO AT WHICH TIME
OREGON, RESIDING
TRAVELED FREQUENTLY
BY AIR TO AND FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
SHE ADVISED LAST SAW
YEARS AGO AT WHICH TIME
OREGON, RESIDING
TRAVELED FREQUENTLY
BY AIR TO AND FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. SHE ADVISED PRIOR
END PAGE ONE
164-81-231
SERIALIZEY. 1766 ALEB NOV 249 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2072
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I
S
b6 b7C b7DPAGE TWO
SC 164-50
MENTIONED
b6
HOWEVER, HE NEVER ELABORATED SHE ALSO b7C
ADVISED THAT WHILE SHE IS NOT AWARE OF ANY PRIOR ARRESTS FOR b7D
SHE DEFINITELY FEELS HE COULD BE CAPABLE OF COMMITTING SUCH A CRIME. SHE ADVISED EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT AND WELL EDUCATED,
SHE ALSO ADVISED
HOWEVER, DOES NOT PRESENTLY
SHE ALSO STATED
RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIME,
b6 IF
b7C b7D DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET TEN AND ONE HALF INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR, b6 SLIGHTLY WAVY, RECEDING AT TEMPLES, DARK BROWN EYES, DARK OR OLIVE COMPLEXION,
b7C b7D
WEARS DARK HORNED RIMMED GLASSES, HEAVY BEARDED GIVING IMPRESSION IN CONSTANT NEED OF SHAVE.
PORTLAND AT SALEM, OREGON. ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTO OF b6 b7C END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-2073PAGE THREE
SC 164-50 FROM LOGICAL SOURCES AND ATTEMPT TO DESCREETLY ASCERTAIN b6
ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTO OF b6 b7C END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-2073PAGE THREE
SC 164-50 FROM LOGICAL SOURCES AND ATTEMPT TO DESCREETLY ASCERTAIN b6 b7C
WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD TO DETERMINE IF HE COULD BE CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
END.
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2074 NR 07 SC PLAINTEXT
3:53 PM URGENT 11-29-71 LXL
TO
SEATTLE
PORTLAND
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE.
NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING . 00: SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, INSTANT,
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADVISED EARLIER THAT DATE HE HAD BEEN CONTACTED BY WHO ADVISED SHE RECENTLY SAW COMPOSITE OF UNSUB IN NEWSPAPER AND THAT SHE DEFINITELY FEELS THAT BORN BEARS STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO COMPOSITE AND COUND BE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIME. SHE ADVISED LAST SAW 
YEARS AGO AT WHICH TIME
OREGON, RESIDING TRAVELED FREQUENTLY
BY AIR TO AND FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. SHE ADVISED PRIOR
END PAGE ONE
164-81-231
SEARCHED SERIALIZED. FILED
WODEXED
NOV 2 9 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2075
b6 b7C b7DPAGE TWO
SC 164-50
MENTIONED
HOWEVER, HE NEVER
FILED
WODEXED
NOV 2 9 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2075
b6 b7C b7DPAGE TWO
SC 164-50
MENTIONED
HOWEVER, HE NEVER ELABORATED SHE ALSO
b6 b7C b7D ADVISED THAT WHILE SHE IS NOT AWARE OF ANY PRIOR ARRESTS FOR 
SHE DEFINITELY FEELS HE COULD BE CAPABLE OF COMMITTING SUCH A CRIME. SHE ADVISED EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT AND WELL EDUCATED,
SHE ALSO ADVISED
HOWEVER, DOES NOT PRESENTLY SHE ALSO STATED
b6 IF
RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIME, b7C b7D DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET TEN AND ONE HALF INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR, b6 b7C
SLIGHTLY WAVY, RECEDING AT TEMPLES, DARK BROWN EYES, DARK OR OLIVE b7D
COMPLEXION,
WEARS DARK HORNED RIMMED GLASSES, HEAVY BEARDED GIVING IMPRESSION IN CONSTANT NEED OF SHAVE. PORTLAND AT SALEM, OREGON. ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTO OF b6 b7C
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-2076PAGE THREE
SC 164-50 FROM LOGICAL SOURCES AND ATTEMPT TO DESCREETLY ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD TO DETERMINE IF HE COULD BE CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
TWO
DB Cooper-2076PAGE THREE
SC 164-50 FROM LOGICAL SOURCES AND ATTEMPT TO DESCREETLY ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD TO DETERMINE IF HE COULD BE CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
END.
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2077 FO-BO (Row. 5-25-86)
*
FEI
Date:
11/29/71
PLAIN TEXT
Tramamit the following En
(Type in plaintext or code)
Vja TELETYPE
URGENT
(PROFity) SUSP
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SEATTLE 164-81
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUBS NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, TWENTYFOURTH INSTANT, CAS - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
(Su
ANONYMOUS MALE CALLER TELEPHONED PORTLAND-OFFICE ONE FORTY P.M. TWENTYNINTH INSTANT. STATES DESCRIPTION AND ARTISTS CONCEPTION IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER STRONGLY RESEMBLE ONE
IS WBOUT FIFTY AND HAIR IS LIGHT BROWN,
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OTHERWISE FITS DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, NAMED
SOME YEARS AGO
CALIFORNIA. NOW BELIEVED RESIDING IN SEATTLE
AREA.
INFORMANT STATES
HENCE WONT
b6
GIVE NAME HE WOULD FURNISH NO FURTHER DESCRIPTION OR
b7C b7D
DETAILS SAYS
TO HIB KNOWLEDGE.
PLS TRY TO IDENT.
164-81-232
(1)
ON
asom
NOV 29 171
Special Auent in Charge +
Sent
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DB Cooper-2078FBI
Date:
11/29/71
nit the following in
PLAIN TEXT
(Type in plaintext
164-81-232
(1)
ON
asom
NOV 29 171
Special Auent in Charge +
Sent
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DB Cooper-2078FBI
Date:
11/29/71
nit the following in
PLAIN TEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT TELETYPE
(ENority)
TO: SEATTLE 164-81
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
UNSUBE NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, TWENTYFOURTH INSTANT, CAG - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
ANONYMOUS MALE CALLER TELEPHONED PORTLAND OFFICE ONE FORTY P.M. TWENTYNINTH INSTANT. STATES DESCRIPTION AND ARTISTS CONCEPTION IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER STRONGLY RESEMBLE ONE
IS ABOUT FIFTY AND HAIR IS LIGHT BROWN,
b6
OTHERWISE FITS DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB.
NAMED b7C b7D
SOME YEARS AGO
CALIFORNIA. NOW BELIEVED RESIDING IN SEATTLE AREA .
INFORMANT STATES HENCE WONT GIVE NAME, HE WOULD FURNISH NO FURTHER DESCRIPTION OR
DETAILS . SAYS
TO HIS KNOWLEDGE.
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164-81-232
1
NOV 2 9 1271
Sent
M
Special Agent in Chorqe
DB Cooper-2079b6 b7C
SAC ADV. 11/25/51 (DCA)
164-81-2334
NOV 27 1971 25 g
DB Cooper-2080b6 b7C
EN =====*** @ ₩ ********* CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CIOTOR VEHICLES FOR RAN 67 ER FAPRESENTE LIGE OMLY
P801934
Boboy's Horpton Korzy
Stockton, dal SERUD.
NOV 27 1971 25 g
DB Cooper-2080b6 b7C
EN =====*** @ ₩ ********* CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CIOTOR VEHICLES FOR RAN 67 ER FAPRESENTE LIGE OMLY
P801934
Boboy's Horpton Korzy
Stockton, dal SERUD.
DB Cooper-2081.
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5-30.58
164-81-2374
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NOV 2 61271
900 -N: 51 Wilys -FD-302 (P.V. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
November 30, 1971
Washington, was interviewed at
He advised that he boarded the plane in Portland, Oregon and sat in on the left side of the
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aircraft. The subject sat in the middle seat. The subject was not noticed until he spilled a drink. Immediately after the drink was spilled, a dark haired stewardess talked to the subject and it appeared that they filled out a form. Later in flight, a blonde haired stewardess sat with the subject and talked to him. The subject boarded after left Portland, Oregon.
described the subject as follows:
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Sex	Male
Race	White
Hair	Dark (no gray hair)
Characteristic	Sagging chin
Height	5*9" - 10"
Build	Medium
Apparel	Black
described the subject as follows:
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Sex	Male
Race	White
Hair	Dark (no gray hair)
Characteristic	Sagging chin
Height	5*9" - 10"
Build	Medium
Apparel	Black raincoat, brown shoes, dark pants

The subject had a sack and a briefcase which he kept putting his left hand in and out of. The subject appeared to be cool and casual.

11/24/71 On	Seattle, Washington	File #	SE 164-81 -235
by SA	: kdl	Dale dicialed	11/30/71

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". document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is looned to your agency; -stents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-208211/26/71
DIRECTOR, FBI ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
CC- EVIDENCE
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA -
DB Cooper-208211/26/71
DIRECTOR, FBI ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
CC- EVIDENCE
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
Enclosed for the Laboratory are eleven latents lifted from certain areas of the highjacked aircraft.
It is requested that these latents be examined to determine whether any of these have any value for identification purposes.
Advise Las Vegas, Seattle and Portland of the results.
2-Bureau (Encs. 11) 1-Portland ( Info) )-Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1-Las Vegas WES: ffs (5)
164-81-23E
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MA FILED NOV 30 1971
FBI -. SEATILE
DB Cooper-2091NR 007 SU PLAIN
SENT 11/30/71 1:46 AM PM NITEL
11/29/71 ACJ
TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, PORTLAND SAC, LOS ANGELES SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
R .:
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FRON SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 :SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO SU NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN, LAST AND LAS VEGAS TEL TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, PD, LA, AND SU, NOVEMBER
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO SU NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN, LAST AND LAS VEGAS TEL TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, PD, LA, AND SU, NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, INSTANT. 1
RE :SUSPECT DISCONTINUE REGARDING AS HIS PHOTOGRAPH SHOWN
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TO STEWARDESSES, AND NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
XXXXREIKX
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
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CLOSE
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164-81-239
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ////2 FILED.
NOV 3 0 1971 FEI - SEATTLE
s
DB Cooper-20920 
OPTIONAL FORM. NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (41.CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
0 

TO	:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM	:	SA	JOHN LEE REEP, JR.

DATE:
11/29/71
5mg
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines
Flight # 305,
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE :
SUSPECT
and who resides at
Washington was contacted at his business extablishment on 11/29/71 by SA JOHN LEE RESP, JR. at which time he furnished the following information after viewing the artist's conception of UNSUB ink this matter:
He is who in his establishment.
at which time he furnished the following information after viewing the artist's conception of UNSUB ink this matter:
He is who in his establishment. He is further aware that
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b7C
The artist conception photo of UNSUB is his estimation is definitely not identical with
at approximately 6:30 PM b6 b7C
on Wednesday. 11/24/71
where
resides. He is aware that
is approximately and has daark dark curly hair.
Hle further advised that
which is located on
Street in Seattle, Washington.
ELIM ON
THIS UNLESS we gut info raising found no bones.
164-81-240
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
NOV 2 9 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
5010-108
3 - Seattle JLR/ (3)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2093
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66
b7C
Seattle,
b6 b7C 11/29/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA JOHN LEE REEM, JR.
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight # 305, Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE : SUSPECT
b6 b7C
Seattle.
and who resides at
Washington b6
was contacted at his business extablishment on 11/29/71 by SA JOHN LEE RESP, JR.
and who resides at
Washington b6
was contacted at his business extablishment on 11/29/71 by SA JOHN LEE RESP, JR. at which time he furnished the following information after viewing the artist's conception of UNSUB int this matter:
b7C
He is who in his establishment. He is further aware that
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The artist conception photo of UNSUB is his estimation is definitely not identical with b6
at approximately 6:30 PM b7C
on Wednesday. 11/24/71
where resides. He is aware that
is approximately and has drakk dark curly hair.
He further advised that
which is located on
Street in Seattle, Washington.
3 - Seattle JLR/ (3)
164.81-240

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NOV 3 91971 FBI - SomDIE 7
DB Cooper-2094 X
SD PLAIN 625PM URGENT 11-27-71 RAX TO: SEATTLE (164-91) SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES
FROM:
SAN DIEGO
(164-91)
TINSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THPER ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
SEATTLE (164-91) SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES
FROM:
SAN DIEGO
(164-91)
TINSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THPER ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN INSTANT, MOPTH ISLAND NAVAL AIR STATION, SAN DIEGO, FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING OBTAINED FROM AND PREFERS MOT RE IDENTIFIED DURING ANY INQUIRY :
GENERALLY KNOWN AS X
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO PPTOR TO THE HIJACKING OF CAPTIONEN FLIGHT, END PAGE ONE 1
SAC ADVISED (OUA)
11/27/21
antisstatus of this matter www.
164-81-241
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED: 1211 FILED NOV 20% 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
4
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DB Cooper-2095 V
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PAGE TWO
X only OVERHEAPD BELIEVED TO PESIDE IN SAN DIEGO, COMMENT TO THAT AN
INDIVIADHAL WHO SAID HE WAS A REPORTER FOR A MAGAZINE HAD QUESTIONED HIM ABOUT THE POSSIBILTY OF SAILING 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 ONF CROSS DIRECTORY LISTS
SAN DIEGO, CALIFONPIA, AND SHOWN AS HOMF TELEPHONE
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN INSTANT, SEATTLE FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION
THE NINETEEN SEVENTY ONF CROSS DIRECTORY LISTS
SAN DIEGO, CALIFONPIA, AND SHOWN AS HOMF 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, END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2096PAGE THREE
AVERAGE BUILD, COMPLEXTION OLIVE AND MEDIUM SMOOTH, AHIR DARK BROWN DASH BLACK, NORMAL OUT OF HAIR, LOW EAR LEVEL SIDERIONS, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN, LOW VOICE DASH EDUCATED, POSSIBLY MID WESTERN ACCENT, WEARING WRAP DASH AROUND DARK CLASSES AND A BLACK OP PROWN SUIT, DARK TOPCOAT, BRIEFCASE, BROWN SHOES, HEAVY SMOKEP OF PALEICH 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 ENTEPED COCKPIT AREA STATING HE WAS SCRIPT WRITER FOP MOVIE INDUSTRY. PRODUCED BROCHURES PEPPESENTING MOVIES HE REPORTEDLY WROTE. STATED WAS INTERESTED IN WRITING COMEDY PRESENT TIME.
PRODUCED BROCHURES PEPPESENTING MOVIES HE REPORTEDLY WROTE. STATED WAS INTERESTED IN WRITING COMEDY PRESENT TIME. THEN INQUIRED AS TO WHAT HAD TO BE DONE TO THROW PACKAGE OP OBJECT FROM PLANE TO ACCOMPLICT ON GPOUND OT PREDETERMINED LOCATION IN ISOLATED ARIA. IN- DICATED THIS ACTIVITY WAS TO BE INCLUDED IN SCRIPT CUPPENTLY WRITING. DID NOT INQUIRE SPECIFICALLY CONCERNING SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN NOR ANY OTHER TYPE AIRCRAFT IN PARTICULAR. VND PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-2097PARE FORD
WAS ADVISED THAT BEST METHOD WOULD BE TO HAVE AIRCRAFT FLY LOW, SLOW, AND WITH CARIN DEPRESSUPIZED. ALSO SUGGESTED THAT PACKAGE BE THROWN FROM PILOTS WINDOW FOR ACCURACY. .
DOES NOT PECALL NAME OF FILM INDUSTRY THIS INDIVIDAUL PEPORTENLT WORKS FOR. COULD NOT RECALL NAMES OF MOVIES MENTIONED IN BROCHURES DISPLAYED. BOARDED FLIGHT IN SAN DIEGO AND DEPLANED IN BURBANK. DESCRIBED AS WM4, LAIF FORTY'S, AT LEAST FIVE FOOT TEN, ONE EIGHT ZERO POUNDS, DARK PPOWN HAIP GPEYING, WELL DRESSED IN BUSINESS SUIT, CAPRIED BROWN ATTACHE CASE AND MADE NOTES ON YELLOW LEGAL TYPE PAD.
DESCRIBED AS WM4, LAIF FORTY'S, AT LEAST FIVE FOOT TEN, ONE EIGHT ZERO POUNDS, DARK PPOWN HAIP GPEYING, WELL DRESSED IN BUSINESS SUIT, CAPRIED BROWN ATTACHE CASE AND MADE NOTES ON YELLOW LEGAL TYPE PAD. STAYING AIRPORT
1
HILTON INN, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT INSTANT DATE SUBSEQUENT TO STVEN THIRTY P. M.
LEAD: SAN FRANCISCO INTERVIEW
IN ATTEMPT TO
OBTAIN NAME MOVIE INDUSTRY APOVE INDIVIDUAL WORKED FOR AND FURTHER BACKGROUND DESCRIPTIVE DATA. IMMEDIATELY FURNISH LOS ANGELES ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE LEADS.
SAN DIEGO ATTEMPTING TO ORTAIN FLIGHT
MANIFESTE FOR NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST. מִים
DCA
FBI SEATTLE GLR
DB Cooper-2098
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SD PLAIN
625PM URGENT 11-27-71 RAK
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
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, END PAGE ONE
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164-81- 241
SEARCHED INDEXBO
AND PREFERS NOT BE IDENTIFIED DURING ANY INQUIRY :
GENERALLY KNOWN AS
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO PRIOR TO THE HIJACKING OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT, END PAGE ONE
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164-81- 241
SEARCHED INDEXBO SERIALIZED 22 FILED NOV 20 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-209PAGE TWO OVERHEARD BELIEVED TO
RESIDE IN SAN DIEGO, COMMENT TO THAT AN
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, CALIFONRIA, 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, END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-210PAGE THREE
AVERAGE BUILD, COMPLEXTION OLIVE AND MEDIUM SMOOTH, AHIR 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
THREE
AVERAGE BUILD, COMPLEXTION OLIVE AND MEDIUM SMOOTH, AHIR 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 CLASSES 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. IN- OICATED THIS ACTIVITY WAS TO BE INCLUDED IN SCRIPT CURRENTLY WRITING. DID NOT INQUIRE SPECIGICALLY CONCERNING SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN NOR ANY OTHER TYPE AIRCRAFT IN PARTICULAR. END PAGE THREE
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WAS ADVISED THAT BEST METHOD WOULD BE TO HAVE AIRCRAFT FLY LOW, SLOW, AND WITH CABIN DEPRESSURIZED.
END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-210PAGE FOUR
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 INDIVIDAUL REPORTEDLT WORKS FOR. COULD NOT RECALL NAMES OF MOVIES MENTIONED IN BROCHURES DISPLAYED. BOARDED 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.
STAYING AIRPORT.
HILTON INN, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT INSTANT DATE SUBSEQUENT TO SEVEN THIRTY P.M.
LEAD: SAN FRANCISCO INTERVIEW IN ATTEMPT TO
OBTAIN NAME MOVIE INDUSTRY ABOVE INDIVIDUAL WORKED FOR AND FURTHER BACKGROUND DESCRIPTIVE DATA. IMMEDIATELY FURNISH LOS ANGELES ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE LEADS.
SAN DIEGO ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN FLIGHT
MANIFESTS FOR NOVEMBER EIGHT LAST.
END
DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2102
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7Py MOVIE
NR 016 SF PLAINTEXT
1026PM NITEL 11/29/71 CRH
SUSP.
END
DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2102
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7Py MOVIE
NR 016 SF PLAINTEXT
1026PM NITEL 11/29/71 CRH
SUSP. #
TO :
DIRECTOR
SEATTL (164-81)
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
UNSUB, AKA DA COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST, CAA - AIR PIRACY.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWO SIX, LAST.
LISTS REFERRED TO IN RETEL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO BUREAU AGENTS UNTIL APPROXIMATELY TEN A.M., NOVEMBER THIRTY, NEXT. BUREAU AND SEATTLE WILL BE FURNISHED LISTS AS SOON AS AVAILABLE. END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-242
SEARCH&D .________ INDEXED OBRIALIZED. FILED. NOV 2 9 1971 FOL -SEATTLE
2
DB Cooper-210SAC Seattle SAG Chicago Free Director, VBE
Date: November 29, 1971
Tiks Tramitted
Subject: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 31/24/71; 3 Lenkait mtorked by Fortnite -Plommen Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Ronord Newspaper olipping Photograph- 
ATTACHED (6 pm) (sin) Foodlol:Mondina instructionte,
b6 b7C
Suspect:
SUSP.
Fingerprint Ronord Newspaper olipping Photograph- 
ATTACHED (6 pm) (sin) Foodlol:Mondina instructionte,
b6 b7C
Suspect:
SUSP.
QTHE Once Gant
164-81-243
NOV 2 91971 B4:04100
早 DB, Cooper-210NR 005 CI PLAIN 10:47 PM URGENT 11- 71 FLZ
TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE ALBUQUERQUE SAN FRANCISCO OKLAHOMA CITY FROM CINCINNATI (164-55) 2P
SUSP-
b6 b7C
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN JET, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. 1 CINCINNATI b7C b7D
b6
OHIO, ADVISED TODAY THAT THE COMPOSITE OF THE UNSUB APPEARING IN THE EVENING EDITION OF THE CINCINNATI POST AND TIMES STAR TODAY APPEAR
TO BE A MAN HE KNEW IN
THE MAN'S NAME IS
AND b6 b7C b7D
AT THAT TIME.
STATED HE HAS NOT SEEN
BUT HE HEARD FROM
IN ABOUT HAD BEEN IN SOME TROUBLE AND WAS IN THE 
AREA.
164-81-245
WHICH WAS THE LAST CONTACT -UTTO HIM IRONED
END PAGE ONE 1
q
STTMASTZED KLED NOV 2 9 1971
FBI- SEATTLE
B
DB Cooper-2109
b6 b7C b7PAGE TWO
CI 166-55
PICTURE OF b6 b7C
CINCINNATI IS NOT OBTAINING PHOTO b7D
AT THIS TIME FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES BUT
IN CASE A CURRENT ONE CANNOT BE LOCATED.
WHICH WAS THE LAST CONTACT -UTTO HIM IRONED
END PAGE ONE 1
q
STTMASTZED KLED NOV 2 9 1971
FBI- SEATTLE
B
DB Cooper-2109
b6 b7C b7PAGE TWO
CI 166-55
PICTURE OF b6 b7C
CINCINNATI IS NOT OBTAINING PHOTO b7D
AT THIS TIME FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES BUT
IN CASE A CURRENT ONE CANNOT BE LOCATED.
AS SIX FOOT ONE, ONE EIGHT FIVE LBS., b6 DESCRIBED 
b7C
THIRTY FIVE - THIRTY SIX AT PRESENT TIME, HAIR, AND NO b7D RECALLED PECULIARITIES OR CHARACTERISTICS.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALBUQUERQUE AND SAN FRANCISCO LOCATE CURRENT 1 PHOTOS OF AND FORWARD SAME TO SEATTLE EXPEDITIOUSLY FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT OKLAHOMA CITY LOCATE AND INTERVIEW b6 b7C
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFO RE CURRENT LOCATION OF 
PERSONAL BACKGROUND, OR BACKGROUND LEADING TO IDENTIFICATION OF IN SAN FRANCISCO. EXPEDITIOUSLY FURNISH RESULTS TO SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE.
END
FEE FBI SEATTLE HLOD
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-211OR bob CI PLAIN 10:47 PM URGENT 11- 71 FLZ TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE ALBUQUERQUE SAN FRANCISCO OKLAHOMA CITY FROM CINCINNATI (164-55) 2P
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN JET, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION.
SEATTLE HLOD
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-211OR bob CI PLAIN 10:47 PM URGENT 11- 71 FLZ TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE ALBUQUERQUE SAN FRANCISCO OKLAHOMA CITY FROM CINCINNATI (164-55) 2P
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN JET, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. CAA HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE,
CINCINNATI b6 OHIO, ADVISED TODAY THAT THE COMPOSITE OF THE UNSUB APPEARING IN THE EVENING EDITION OF THE CINCINNATI POST AND TIMES STAR TODAY APPEAR
b7C b7D
TO BE A MAN HE KNEW IN
THE MAN'S NAME IS
AND
AT THAT TIME.
STATED HE HAS NOT SEEN
BUT HE HEARD FROM
IN ABOUT
HAD BEEN IN SOME TROUBLE AND WAS IN THE
AREA.
164-81-273
WHICH WAS THE LAST CONTACT
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE

SEARCHED INDEXED.
SERIALIZED FILED NOV 2 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
*

*
DB Cooper-211PAGE TWO
CI 166-55
PICTURE OF b7C b7D
b6
CINCINNATI IS NOT OBTAINING PHOTO
AT THIS TIME FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES BUT
IN CASE A CURRENT ONE CANNOT BE LOCATED.
DESCRIBED AS SIX FOOT ONE, ONE EIGHT FIVE LBS., b6
b7C THIRTY FIVE - THIRTY SIX AT PRESENT TIME, HAIR, AND NO b7D RECALLED PECULIARITIES OR CHARACTERISTICS.
, b6
b7C THIRTY FIVE - THIRTY SIX AT PRESENT TIME, HAIR, AND NO b7D RECALLED PECULIARITIES OR CHARACTERISTICS.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALBUQUERQUE AND SAN FRANCISCO LOCATE CURRENT
PHOTOS OF AND FORWARD SAME TO SEATTLE EXPEDITIOUSLY FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT OKLAHOMA CITY LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFO RE CURRENT LOCATION OF
PERSONAL BACKGROUND, OR BACKGROUND LEADING TO IDENTIFICATION OF
IN SAN FRANCISCO. EXPEDITIOUSLY FURNISH RESULTS TO SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE. END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE HLOD
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-2112 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00:SE)
DATE:
11/29/71
b6 b7C
Susp -
b6 b7C
phone
advised on November 27, 1971, that he suspects that could have hijacked captioned aircraft. He said
was
had recently
even though he has been He described
as being 5 '8" or 5'9", hair - dark, graying in spots, occasionally
He said
was
had recently
even though he has been He described
as being 5 '8" or 5'9", hair - dark, graying in spots, occasionally wearing glasses, Swarthy com- plexion. He said currently resided in either or
Seattle.
b6 b7C
reputed IL-T-TOI Cours
3-Seattle
VRM/rmh (3)
inh
164-81- 246
SEARCH: ) .. .... ....!; DLAED SERIAL VAM FAD NOV 20 1971 0
FBI - ATILEA
€
DB Cooper-2113;
b6 b7C
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6
b7C b7D
records :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GO NMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA ~ HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
(00 :SE)
DATE:
11/29/71
b6 b7C
phone
advised on November 27, 1971, that he suspects that could have hijacked captioned aircraft He said
was
had recently
even though he has been He described as being 5'8" or 5'9", hair - dark, graying in spots, occasionally wearing glasses, swarthy com- plexion.
that could have hijacked captioned aircraft He said
was
had recently
even though he has been He described as being 5'8" or 5'9", hair - dark, graying in spots, occasionally wearing glasses, swarthy com- plexion. He said currently resided in either or Seattle.
b6 b7C b7D 3-Seattle VRM/rmh (3)
164-81-246
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
NOV 29 1971 FBI - SEATTLE iga
2010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2114 :unselectedNR 003 BT PLAIN 10:02 PM 11-29-71 NITEL DD
SUSP
TO: ANCHORAGE VIA WASHINGTON DC.
SAC, PORTLAND SAC, SEATTLE
FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) IP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 2 00 : SEATTLE.
MONTANA ,
ADVISED AFTER VIEWING COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UNSUB IN SPOKANE PAPER NOVEMBER TWO NINE, COMPOSITE RESEMBLED ONE
note: SEPD 12/6/71 NoRecord KCSO 12/6/71 N.R. Cred Bur. 12/8/71 N.R. from
b6 b7C b7D SEATTLE AREA. PHOTOGRAPH SHOULD
BE ON FILE WITH
ANCHORAGE.
ANCHORAGE OBTAIN PHOTO OF
b6 AND FORWARD TO SEATTLE. b7C
₱
b6 SEATTLE ASCERTAIN BACKGROUND OF
b7C
PORTLAND CHECK
OREGON FOR BACKGROUND AND
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PHOTO.