The burning out process takes about an hour and it takes a year of good living and much walking to reach it. A man is either in the blood or out of the blood. If you eat a lot of blood producing foods you will be in the blood and can't contact. If you eat fruits and vegetables you give up your blood gradually and build towards a flesh and bone body. This is mentioned in the scriptures. The church people all missed the boat. Je wouldn't have a Viet Nam Tar or so much crime now if men were working for the holy Ghost in this country and a permanent peace would be a reality. The hard crust of the church system is a hard nut to crack. They persist in following ceremony. God don't give a hang about ceremony. Health minded people is what he is looking for. Men who walk and hike or ride a bicycle and be careful to eat the natural fruits and vegetables and give up the sex and coffee and processed foods. It does call for a little sacrifice and men just don't give it all up. Look about you and try to find a man who don't smoke, don't drink liquor or coffee, don't use sex and a walker.
Look about you and try to find a man who don't smoke, don't drink liquor or coffee, don't use sex and a walker. A vegetarian? Sincerely-
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Willamette River, downtown Portland
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DB Cooper-40588Eagle Rock along North Umpqua River
Willamette River; downtown Portland
COULD HAVE HAD CAR PARKED NEAR WHERE HE CAME DOWN OR CALLED GIRL FRIEND OR THE LAWYER AND THEY CANE AND PICKED HIMUP PLUS PARACHUTES. COULD HAVE TROLLEYED TO TOWN.
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DB Cooper-40591Los Angeles, December I97I.
California
7. 3. I. Portland, Oregon
Dear Friends :
Ihope you don't get mad at me if I write you one more letter and sort of summarize the case of the 200,000.
Portland, Oregon
Dear Friends :
Ihope you don't get mad at me if I write you one more letter and sort of summarize the case of the 200,000. hijack in the sky. I see that he hasn't been found yet and naturally it is an interesting case. I guess I have written you five or six letters about it and guess I had better quit it or you will be after me, but I am only trying to crack the case. I was thinking tonite or today if that man was real intelligent or if he was kind of dumb. If he was dumb he might have stayed in the plane for an hour and a half and endured the cold and kind of got caught like a rat in the trap, not anticipating the extreme cold in the plane. I kind of think he was dumb, because it looks to me if he had of been planning such a caper he would have dressed in very warm clothing and it looks to me that it was a sort of spur of the moment like a drunk would think up, because I don't think he was dressed very warm according to what he as wearing and what I read in the papers. If he was intelligent then, he was all prepared to bail out of the plane, before he got very cold.
If he was intelligent then, he was all prepared to bail out of the plane, before he got very cold. I would say that would be in less than 25 minutes. If this is true then, he would be familiar with the seattle area and get out of the plane and know right where to go in a hurry. I would say that he probably lived or worked near the area where he got out. The other day when I wrote a letter to you I thot you were right about the Woodland, area and then I got to thinking it might be the Seattle, Tacoma area, not far from the airport. Hegot out quick if he was smart, but if he stayed too long he was dumb and probably practically froze to death.
I kind of go for the idea, that he came out near the Seattle area. I figure he lives in a small town like Enumclaw or Puyallup. I noticed on the map there is a college of foresty below the airport. This is La G ande and Alder, Jash. Touldn't it be funny if he was a professor in this college and he taught smoke jumping. I think this is a lead. All the pictures of the teachers in the school should be Showed to the stewardess on the ill fated plane.
All the pictures of the teachers in the school should be Showed to the stewardess on the ill fated plane. Annyone that had quit recently would also be a suspect. It might be that he works around one of those little towns and knew his way around. The spirit that I told you I get occasionally told me that he madea phone call. It could have been before he went up or after he came down. The spirit said, he called a That means he either called his wife, his girl friend or his relatives, perhaps a sister. She could have come and picked him up near where he came down and they might have taken the chutes home with them and burned them in the furnace and destroyed the evidence.
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The spirit has blasted me with different words and if you put them all together they make sense like a giant jig saw puzzle. The first day of the caper, I remember the word-Ford and I thought spring was another one. Today the word ferry came thru and about eight times it said he is in a seater- he is in a seater. Jould that mean he fell in a tree and is there dead like he was sitting in a tree?
Today the word ferry came thru and about eight times it said he is in a seater- he is in a seater. Jould that mean he fell in a tree and is there dead like he was sitting in a tree? It said over a fair . Came over a fair. Fair could mean fair grounds at Tuyallup or at Multnomah north of Portland or at Kelso, like the convention copies of some kind of place like a park where people are congregrating like e historic site. There is even a town called Fairvi Har pootoss from the Columbia or Willamette. The phrase near a fair over a fair-card thru me many times now in the last few days. I like to think of the Puyallup Fair at Puyallup. Perhaps he lives near here or works there of did go there or come down near it. The word Ford might mean that ha - owns a ford car, but the word car came thru me too. Maybe he works in a Ford dealership or Ford garage near where he came down in one of these small towns near the airport. There was also the word college.
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The word college made ml think of that college of festy after I had seen it on the map and wondered if he had any connection with it. What do you think?
Two or three things stand out then. If he were smart he bailed out quickly and knew just what he was doing and got home in no time, because he probably lived around there. I don't personally think he was smart at all and probably had never been down in a parachute at all. I think he is dead someplace, but it is sure funny that the chutes have not showed up and neither has he. There are a lot of people out looking for him.
What the spirit told me then is 'he is in a seater' He could be in a swivel chair, in a plane seat heading for another country, in a car going to east coast. I will see now in the next day or two if the spirit still persists in saying-he i's in a seater. If this be true then I think he is dead in a tree or dead in a bleachers at a fairgrounds where he hit when he came down, but I have another great idea about//too.
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The fact of the matter is the spirit keeps saying and especially Dec 3- he is in a seater several times and 'he came down over a fair' near a fair came thru several times -- The word car and the word Ford came thru several times. He dialed or called a and something about a store or drugstoreb6 where he called. Since this word car and Ford began to bug me lately then I think I stumbled on another lead. This is really a kick in the pants and wait until you see it and hear about it. The day before the caper the spirit had talked that me about a spring, but I thot it was the spring in my heater that is on the bum and it also said something about a field. I have a swell map of Oregon and I was looking at it and guess what I saw. Boy is this deduction. Take a look at the city map of Springfield, Oregon. I never saw anything like it. It looks like a car or a Ford and it even has a seat in it where the Mckenzie River and Mohawk rivers cut into the city center. It looks like a seat in a car and the whole town, the way it is layed out looks like a Ford or a car.
It looks like a seat in a car and the whole town, the way it is layed out looks like a Ford or a car. Right north of the seat where the seat is you will see on the map a park called Armitage state park. This could mean the fair- the seat and the car. Isn't that the cats? I imagine the area north of the seat is wooded. It sure is worth a try and I consider it a good lead. I don't know if the plane path went thru Springfield or not. Maybe It went close to it -better check this very important clue. If he waited this long to bail out and didn't have heavy clothing on then I would say he was a dumbell and was probably so cold and frozen that he couldn't even pull the chute string and he is a corpse laying down there someplace.
There is another angle to this case, too. People today are not nice like they were in the twenties and thirties as a rule and if anybody has found the corpse and the money the chances are that they would keep the money and never report it. There may be a few honest people left however.
like they were in the twenties and thirties as a rule and if anybody has found the corpse and the money the chances are that they would keep the money and never report it. There may be a few honest people left however. Ihope you have the money marked with ultra- violet for black light. If the Cooper guy is smart and really lives in Seattle area in a small town and has the money WE will probably cash some of it in the Seattle city center and not in his small town. A little at a time, or take a plane out of the country. I think he is a crackpot myself and I arrive at my decision thru the light clothes he was wearing and it just might be he is a corpse near Springfield, Oregon right now.
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It also said sewers a couple of times and I thot maybe the man landed near Seattle and hid the chutes in a culvert or drainage ditch, but it rained down her and hence the word sewers meant the coming rain would probably flood some sewers.
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MAY 1912 EDITION
GSA FPMR (4) GFR) 101-11.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
Hijacking of Northwest Airlines
Flight 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111
Re Possible suspect,
On 12/7/71, R. L. GILLMOUTH, Sheriff, Hood River County SO, Hood River, Oregon, advised he received information a suspect in captioned case is white
GILLMOUTH, Sheriff, Hood River County SO, Hood River, Oregon, advised he received information a suspect in captioned case is white male, 5'11", 140 pounds, dark hair, dark complexion, is believed Salem, Oregon. He
resembles artist's drawing.
reside at Marcola, Oregon, exact address
unknown.
LEAD
PORTLAND RA AT MARCOLA, OREGON I Will contact
at Marcola and obtain complete description, and if possible a photograph so it can be determined, if he is involved or can be eliminated.
162-41-292
2-Portland
CLH: tam (2)
12/9/7/ 5:26 AM.
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$ ====- INDEXED
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FBI - PORTLAND
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5010-104-02
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AOvoto OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81)
DATE:
12-7-71
FROM : SA WILLIAM S. BROWN
SUBJECT: UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11-24-71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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A man who identified himself
in the vicinity where
BROWN
SUBJECT: UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11-24-71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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A man who identified himself
in the vicinity where the search had been made for the hijacker in Washington contacted the office on 12-7-71 and said he knew of a man who fit the description and photure of the hijacker
gave his own address as
LaCenter, Wash., tel. LaCenter. In addition to
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, Hazeldell, Wash. tel. ? +
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said that the individual he had in mind was a man known to him as Ile said that MALONE is about 5810"-11", 165-170, with a rather
complexion.
explained that in
in Vancouver, Wash.
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was always trying to figure how to Subsequently, he
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commented that
? although
did not know of any parachuting experience. He added that he did not know of present location but said that is well known to
by the name of in Vancouver. is at last known to be be employed Vancouver.
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Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAT 1941 EDITION OMA PHÊ (41 CHD) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO.
SAC (164-81)
DATE:
12-7-71
FROM
SA WILLIAM'S. BROWN
SUSPECTI
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, AKA, DAN COOPER,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO, SEATTLE, 11-24-71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
NO PILD LEAVES
A man who identified himself in the vicinity where the search had been made for the hijacker in Washington contacted the office on 12-7-71 and said he knew of a man who fit. the description and plotuce of. the hijacker
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explained that in in Vancouver, Wash.
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present location but said "by the name of
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Race - White
Date of Birth -
Place of Birth -
Height - 6'
Weight - 175
Hair - Dark Brown
Eyes - Brown
Education -
Residence -
Marital Status -
Parents - Deceased
Next of kin -
Scars and Marks -
Military Service
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DB Cooper-40598164-41-2014 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED
DEC 7 1971 FBI - PORTLAND
DYB
DB Cooper-40599Portland, Or.
- Deceased
Next of kin -
Scars and Marks -
Military Service
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DEC 7 1971 FBI - PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-40599Portland, Or.
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Editor For Men Only
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CERTIFIED
No.
MALA
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SO Na CIA3	BON

11-29-71
Editor, For Men Only
645 Madison AV.
NY, NY 16022
Dear Sir:
Diclosed is a timely article which	I humblely submit	for publication. It's
really one of the best things I've written	-- all fiction of
MALA
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SO Na CIA3	BON

11-29-71
Editor, For Men Only
645 Madison AV.
NY, NY 16022
Dear Sir:
Diclosed is a timely article which	I humblely submit	for publication. It's
really one of the best things I've written	-- all fiction of course. Hope you're
interested. Let me know soon since I'm	expecting someone	to be interested.
Hope you're
interested. Let me know soon since I'm	expecting someone	to be interested.
Sincerely, Portland,	Oregon

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AIRTEL
Auspreti
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NO PILO LEAD
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (ATT: FBI LABORATORY LATENT PRINTS AND DOCUMENT SECTION)
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627)
SUBJECT :
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
ReNYtel to Portland and Seattle dated 12/3/71.
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory are of 4-page article. b6 one envelope and a letter from Portland, Oregon. Enclosed for Seattle b7C and Portland are copies of above.
On 12/3/71, Magazine Management Company, made available above enclosures which he stated he had received that same date. He stated it would be necessary to return the above original enclosures, as it was customary to.
On 12/3/71, Magazine Management Company, made available above enclosures which he stated he had received that same date. He stated it would be necessary to return the above original enclosures, as it was customary to. return unrequested articles for publication to the individuals who had submitted them.
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3. - Bureau (Encs. 6) (RM) (1-FBI Laboratory, Prints and Document Section) (2) - Portland (Encl. 1)} .- Seattle (Encl. . 1) 1 .- New York
JDJ: ec8 (7)
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DB Cooper-40606NY 164-627
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
(1): FBI Latent Prints and Document Section is requested to examine the above enclosures for possible latent prints, and to compare them with any latente developed in this matter. These originals should be expeditiously returned to New York in view of request that they be returned to him. b6 b7C
(2) Document Section is requested to examine enclosures and compare them with any specimens developed in this matter, if available.
DB Cooper-40607
2NA 004 SS PLAIN
6:22K AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
SUSPECT: RALPH V.
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2NA 004 SS PLAIN
6:22K AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
SUSPECT: RALPH V. GALOPE
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT. RE SUSPECT RALPH V. . GALOPE
FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION
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RESEMBLES COMPOSITE AND APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO STATED HE WAS TIRED OF BEING BROKE AND THINKING OF HIJACKING AN AIRPLANE. HE STATED WORDS TO EFFECT HE WOULD DEMAND RANSOM IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIJACKING. ALSO HAS USED ALIAS OF COOPER AND CLAIMED PREVIOUS MILITARY DUTY WITH EIGHTY-SECOND AIRBORNE DIVISION. GALOPE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FORTY-TWO YEARS OLD; BORN JULY SEVEN, NINETEEN TWENTYNINE (, WASHINGTON, D.C., MEDIUM HEIGH, ONE HUNDRED, SEXTYFIVE POUNDS, THINNING BROWN HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER AND DRINKER.
, MEDIUM HEIGH, ONE HUNDRED, SEXTYFIVE POUNDS, THINNING BROWN HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER AND DRINKER. END OF PAGE ONE
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GALOPE LEFT WASHINGTON, D.C. SOMETIME LAST YEAR AND PRESENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN.
WFO. FURNISH' FACSIMILE PHOTO TO PORTLAND, AND MINNEAPOLIS TO DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
MINNEAPOLIS AND. PORTLAND, UPON RECEIPT OF PHOTO FROM WFO,
: WILL DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. -P- END )'1 LJQ REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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DB Cooper-40609NR007 SE PLAIN 10:45AM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO WFO (164-169) PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
SUSPECTE RALPH V. GALOPE
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT : THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST. RE : RALPH V. GALOPE WFO { IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WHO IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH-GLOSSY PHOTOS OF GALOPE TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORT- LAND, AMSD , AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
GALOPE WFO { IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WHO IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH-GLOSSY PHOTOS OF GALOPE TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORT- LAND, AMSD , AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. END
CORR : LINE THREE NINTH WORD SHD READ WFO END LJQ REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER FIVE LAST, AND LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER SIX LAST.
RE SUSPECTS
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AND DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, YEARS, SIX FEET
TALL, ONE SEVEN ZERO POUNDS, DARK HAIR, AND
SEVERAL
POLICE AGENCIES, BUT THIS NOT -VERIFIED.
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INTERVIEWED DB Cooper-40611
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AND DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, YEARS, SIX FEET
TALL, ONE SEVEN ZERO POUNDS, DARK HAIR, AND
SEVERAL
POLICE AGENCIES, BUT THIS NOT -VERIFIED. ARTIST SKETCH DISPLAYED AND DOES NOT RESEMBLE
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UNKNOWN.
NAME OF
UNKNOWN TO
LOS ANGELES WILL CONDUCT INVESTIGATION AT
IN EFFORT TO CALIFORNIA,
IDENTIFY GUY (LNU).
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END LJQ REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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TO :	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	PORTLAND (164-41) (P)


₱
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00:SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.'
WASHINGTON, AS OF . HE
HAS WASHINGTON DRIVER'S LICENSE
CLH: tam (1)
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	PORTLAND (164-41)

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. SUMMARY TELETYPE
LOOK ALIKE LEADS ARE STILL BEING RECEIVED AT PORTLAND; HOWEVER, NONE OF THE LEADS HAS BEEN PRODUCTIVE AS YET. - P -
1 - Portland

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FROM PORTLAND (164-41) / P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
SUSPECT
INFORMATION RECEIVED TODAY RE SUSPECT IS BEING SENT TO SEATTLE BY TELECOPIER. RECORDS U. S. PROBATION OFFICE, PORTLAND, DISCLOSE
AND OTHERS, WAS STILL INCARCERATED MC NEILL ISLAND, WASHINGTON, AS OF DECEMBER EIGHT, SIXTYNINE.
SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE IF SUSPECT STILL IN JAIL AND IF NOT CONDUCT LOGICAL INVESTIGATION RE SUSPECT. 1 Portland (164-41)
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800NR. 007 MP PLAIN 5:52- PM NITEL 12/7/71 CMX
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) KANSAS CITY LAS VEGAS SUSPECT: BEN.
007 MP PLAIN 5:52- PM NITEL 12/7/71 CMX
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) KANSAS CITY LAS VEGAS SUSPECT: BEN. LEIBSEN
NEWARK
SUSPECTI
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RICHMOND
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UFO
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FROM . . MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUO; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR. SEVENTYONE. CAA- DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION .. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NEW YORK . TELETYPE. TO. DIRECTOR . DECEMBER THREE LAST, NORFOLK- TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, SEATTLE NITEL. NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND SPRINGFIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER ONE LAST. END PAGE ONE Work 3
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PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT BEN LEIBSEN, OF CARSON CITY, NEVADA, DISPLAYED TO STEWARDESS WITHOUT
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IDENTIFICATION. PHOTOGRPAHS OF DANIEL L. COOPER DEVELOPED BY SPRINGFIELD DIVISION DISPLAYED TO. STEWARDESSES
WITH NEGATIVE RESULIS. BOTH STEWARDESSES
ADVISED PHOTOS OF
DEVELOPED BY KANSAS b6 b7C
CITY AND " OF SEATTLE,
NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
BOTH STEWARDESSES
ADVISED PHOTOS OF
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CITY AND " OF SEATTLE,
NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
WITH REGARD TO SUSPECT SUBMITTED BY b6 b7C
NEW YORK, A SEARCH OF FLIGHT LEFT ENVELOPES FOR NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, TWENTYTHREE, AND TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANYONE BY NAME OF COOPER USED THIS FLIGHT BE WEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND PORTLAND, OREGON.
STEWARDESSES ON FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE DURING HIJACK ADVISED THEY OBSERVED NO ENGLISH OR SCOTTISH ACCENT DURING CONVERSATION WITH HIJACKER.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-40618PAGE THREE
NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, HAS LOCATED UNSUB'S TICKET LIFT COUPON FOR FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE AND COUPON IS BEING SUBMITTED TO IDENTIFICATION DIVISION BY MINNEAPOLIS.
THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS WERE ALSO SHOWN TO STEWARDESS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS: DEVELOPED
BY PORTLAND OFFICE; DEVELOPED BY HOUSTON OFFICE; AND DEVELOPED BY SEATTLE OFFICE.
PENDING.
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
SAC, BALTIMORE
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
SAC, SEATTLE (164-181)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-9%) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE ON DECEMBER SEVEN SEVENTYONE, ALBANY, OREGON, ADVISED ON DECEMBER THREE SEVENTY ONE & INDIVIDUAL KX
BY NAME OF HARRY E. CRONK WAS BROUGHT TO THE ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL BY UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL. CRONK WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL WITH THREE BROKEN RIBS AND COMPRESSED FRACTURE OF THE SPINE. HE ALSO HAD A HEALING WOUND ON HIS FOREHEAD. ACCORDING TO , INJURIES TO CRONK WERE SEVERAL DAYS OLD AND WOULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A SEVERE FALL. UPON ADMITTANCE TO HOSPITAL CRONK WAS IN PAIN AND STATED HE HAD NO MEDICATION. HOSPITAL PERSONNEL LATER FOUND MED_ ICATION IN BELONGINGS OF CRONK. INDIVIDUAL THAT ACCOMPANIED CRONK TO HOSPITAL LEFT AND RETURNED NEXT DAY BUT HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE DECEMBER FOUR SEVENTYONE.
INDIVIDUAL THAT ACCOMPANIED CRONK TO HOSPITAL LEFT AND RETURNED NEXT DAY BUT HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE DECEMBER FOUR SEVENTYONE. QUERIED CRONK HAS TO HOW HE RECEIVED INJURIES BUT CRONK WOULD NOT TELL HIM. SAID CRONK TOLD HIM HE WAS A TRUCK DRIVER 164-41-303 FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT, SOUTH EZ HIGHWAY FIFTY TWO, ROCHESTER,
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DOB: OCTOBER ONE TWENTYSIX MINNESOTA. CRONK DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE ELEVEN, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, LIGHT HAIR DASH GREYING AND CUT SHORT; LOW HOARSE VOICE, MEDIUM COMPLEXION; ADDRESS POST OFFICE BOX SEVENTY FOUR, KYKOFF, DISCHARGED FROM US MARINE CARP in 1946 MINNESOTA ;SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FIVE ZERO THREF DASH TWO FOUR DASH THREE FIVE SIX NINE. ADVISED HE HAS SEEN COMPOSITE OF HI- JACKER, BUT IT WAS NOT VERY SIMILAR TO CRONK.
CARP in 1946 MINNESOTA ;SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FIVE ZERO THREF DASH TWO FOUR DASH THREE FIVE SIX NINE. ADVISED HE HAS SEEN COMPOSITE OF HI- JACKER, BUT IT WAS NOT VERY SIMILAR TO CRONK. WHEN CRONK LEFT HOSPITAL ON DECEMBER SEVEN SEVENTYONE HE MADE DOMMENT HE WAS GOING TO VISIT HIS PARENTS IN BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON.
BUREAU REQUESTED TO AUTHORIZED BALTIMORE DIVISION TO CHECK APPROPRIATE SOURCES CONCERNING CRONK'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. BALTIMORE WILL UPON RECEIPT OF BUREAU AUTHORITY CONDUCTEX APPROPRIATE CHECK REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FIVE ZERO THREE DASH TWO FOUR DASH KOEK THREE FIVE SIX NINE.
MINNEAPOLIS WILL VERIFY ADDRESS AND EMPLOYMENT OF CRONK AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF CRONK POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS MATTER.
IDENTIFYING. SEATTLE CONSIDER ATTEMPTING TO IDENTIFY PARENTS OF CRONK IN BELLINGHAM IN EFFORT TO LOCATE HIM.
PORTLAND WILL REINTERVIEW AND OBTAIN COMPLETE MEDICAL RECORDS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON CRONK.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-40621NR 01 SC -PLAINTEXT
10:15 AM URGENT 12-8-71
LXL
WITNESS:
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SEATTLE '(
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-40621NR 01 SC -PLAINTEXT
10:15 AM URGENT 12-8-71
LXL
WITNESS:
TO
SEATTLE '(164-81)
PORTLAND
(164-41)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
1P
NO PO LEADS
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE. NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR,. LAST. CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE ..
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, LAST. SER 264
. USNR TRAINING CENTER, b6
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. US NR
TRAINING CENTER, BOTH ADVISED DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST, THEY HAVE NO PERSONNEL MATCHING DESCRIPTION IN RETEL. WHO WERE OUT OF AREA AT PERTINENT TIME .:
WHO MATCHES GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR IWO WEEK OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISED AIR MAIL. END. LJQ
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URGENT
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TO:
LOS ANGELES
MINNEAPOLIS
YSEATTLE
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
2 P
UNSUB, AKA D.B. COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE,
₱ PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PDX) ADVISED AN UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL WHO CLOSELY RESEMBLED THE UNSUB IN THIS MATTER ARRIVED PDX, NINE O'CLOCK PM, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE, ABOARD
THIS FLIGHT ORIGINATED IN
, PRIOR
TO ARRIVING IN PORTLAND. ON ARRIVAL AT PDX, UNSUB WAS MET BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON DRIVING A LATE MODEL SEDAN BEARING CALIFORNIA LICENSE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) ADVISES
LISTED TO NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE OLDSMOBILE
144-41-305
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10 22- LA
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OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) ADVISES
LISTED TO NINETEEN SIXTY FIVE OLDSMOBILE
144-41-305
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REGISTERED OWNER,
.
DMV RECORDS ALSO SHOW
NINETEEN FIFTY EIGHT CHEVROLET FOUR DOOR, CALIFORNIA LICENSE
, REGISTERED TO
CALIFORNIA.
- LOS ANGELES AT
· AT
ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE IF
RESIDES AT THIS ADDRESS, DETERMINE TO WHOM HE HAS
BOLD VEHICLE BEARING CALIFORNIA LICENSE . MINNEAPOLIS AT · CONDUCT SAME INVESTIGATION SET
OUT FOR LOS ANGELES AT
.
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11:49 . URGENT . 12/8/71 MCC
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
KANSAS CITY
LOS ANGELES . (164-497)
SuspreT:
j
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NO PO LEADS
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00 SEATTLE.
PO LEADS
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00 SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FIVE LAST; AND SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FIVE LAST.
RE SUSPECTS
ADVISED
ON DECEMBER SEVEN LAST,
END PAGE ONE
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DENVER (164-98)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
DECEMBER RE DENVER TELETYPE TO PORTLAND AND BAN FRANCISCO, NOVEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTY ONE, AND BUTTE TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO, AND DENVER, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE. ON DECEMBER EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, WESTERN GREYHOUND LINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, ADVISED GREYHOUND, BASED OUT OF SEATTLE, LEFT SEATTLE EIGHT FORTY FIVE PM, AND ARRIVED PORTLAND ELEVEN
ON DECEMBER EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, WESTERN GREYHOUND LINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, ADVISED GREYHOUND, BASED OUT OF SEATTLE, LEFT SEATTLE EIGHT FORTY FIVE PM, AND ARRIVED PORTLAND ELEVEN FIFTY PM, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, AND ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE, SEVENTY ONE, AT TWO FORTH FIVE AM, LEFT PORTLAND EN ROUTE SEATTLE.
1-Butte (AM) 1-Seattle (AM) 1-Portland
AM COPIES FURNISHED BUTTE AND SEATTLE (164-81) 164-41-301 
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TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
1 P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE; CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE. NO PO LEADS
SUSPECT --
THIS DATE,
ADVISED APPROXIMATELY 
WMA, SIX
FEET TALL, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE POUNDS, BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION, PRESENT AGE APPROXIMATELY
1-Portland
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* U.
NO PO LEADS
SUSPECT --
THIS DATE,
ADVISED APPROXIMATELY 
WMA, SIX
FEET TALL, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE POUNDS, BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION, PRESENT AGE APPROXIMATELY
1-Portland
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PAGE TWO
NO LOCAL POLICE RECORD FOR
·
WITNESS-
·
THIS DATE,
So,
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ADVISED
MAY BE INVOLVED IN CAPTIONED MATTER.
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INFORMATION, HOWEVER, ADVISED WOULD BE ENTIRELY COOPERATIVE.
SEATTLE AT , ,WASHINGTON. WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION RE
AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN CURRENT
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PHOTOGRAPH
·
SEATTLE AT TACOMA, WASHINGTON. INTERVIEW
FOR ALL INFORMATION RE POSSIBLE SUSPECT.
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FOR ALL INFORMATION RE POSSIBLE SUSPECT.
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O NEW YORK (164-627)
SEATTLE (164-81) -452 FROM PORTLAND (164-41) / P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
NO PO LEADS'
RE SEATTLE FACSIMILE TO PORTLAND DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTY ONE, AND NEW YORK TEL DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE.
SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, IN PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH FOR PUBLICATION IN "MEN ONLY", HE STATED HE WROTE THE ARTICLE TO MAKE MONEY AND MOST OF THE FACTS IN THE ARTICLE ARE FROM THE "OREGONIAN, " A PORTLAND NEWSPAPER AND HE EXERCISED LITERARY LICENSE TO COMPLETE THE REST OF THE ARTICLE.
ON PERSONAL OBSERVATION IT WAS NOTED THAT ARTISTS DRAWING DOES NOT RESEMBLE THAT OF NEW YORK AND SEATTLE.
ON PERSONAL OBSERVATION IT WAS NOTED THAT ARTISTS DRAWING DOES NOT RESEMBLE THAT OF NEW YORK AND SEATTLE. FD-THREE ZERO TWO OF INTERVIEW WITH BEING AIRMAILED TO 167-4309 3
Portland
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TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
OKLAHOMA CITY
LITTLE ROCK (164-22)
5 49 PM
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
2 P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE; CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
REBULET TO ALL OFFICES EXCEPT SEATTLE, PORTLAND, AND LAS VEGAS, NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE, SEVENTY ONE; LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, ALBUQUERQUE, PORTLAND, AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE; PORTLAND TELETYPE TO LITTLE ROCK AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE; SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, ALBUQUERQUE, PORTLAND, AND LITTLE ROCK,
ALBUQUERQUE, PORTLAND, AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE; PORTLAND TELETYPE TO LITTLE ROCK AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE; SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, ALBUQUERQUE, PORTLAND, AND LITTLE ROCK, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE.
SUSPECT --
168-11-310
$3 1-Portland
1
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Special Agent in Charge
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Imp
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PD 164-41 PAGE TWO
, STATED ON DECEMBER EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE,
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HE IS DESCRIBED AS AGE
FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE POUNDS, SLIM BUILD, SANDY HAIR, POSSIBLY BLUE EYES.
OKLAHOMA CITY WILL CHECK OUT AS SUSPECT AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTO. WILL SET OUT LEAD TO INTERVIEW AT FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO, IF BELIEVED NECESSARY.
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-40633NR 011 SF PLAINTEXT
5:17PM NITEL 12/8/71 JAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
SAMAR UNITS.SF
NO PD LEADS
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NOR HWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV.
in Charge
DB Cooper-40633NR 011 SF PLAINTEXT
5:17PM NITEL 12/8/71 JAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
SAMAR UNITS.SF
NO PD LEADS
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NOR HWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SE
12/2 1216 REPDTEL TO SF, DEC. TWO, LAST AND SFTEL TO SE, DEC. SIX, LAST. RE LOOK-A-LIKE ASSIGNED TO SAMAR DIVISION OF NAVY RESERVE IN BAY AREA.
COMMANDING OFFICERS OF THE THREE SAMAR UNITS WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION, NAMELY ; AND
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NAS COULD NOT RECOGNIZE COMPOSITE CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND NONE OF THEIR PERSONNEL TOTALLING TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN RESERVIST HAVE HAD ANY SKY DIVING OR PARACHUTING EXPERIENCE. THESE OFFICERS COULD SUGGEST NO ONE IN THEIR UNITS AS A LOOK-A-LIKE. SF CONDUCTING NO ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR LEAD.
END . . . LJQ REC K OK FBI PORTLAND CLR
164-41-311
NA DB Cooper-40634NR004 MP PLAIN 5:19 .. . PM NITEL 12-8-71 MLF
TO DIRECTOR BALTIMORE SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-41) FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 2P
SUSPECT, HARRY E. CRONK
UNSUB, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING .
CRONK
UNSUB, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING .. 00: SEATTLE ..
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, 35 -) , DECEMBER SEVEN . LAST.
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INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT COMPANY, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, ON DECEMBER EIGHT., INSTANT, ADVISED HARRY. E. CRONK IS A LONG-TIME OWNER-OPERATOR-TRUCKER. LEASED TO INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT. THEY SAID CRONK AND WERE AT
DUROC FLAKE LUMBER COMPANY, MILLERSBURG, OREGON, ON DECEMBER THREE, LAST, LOADING LUMBER. CRONK FELL OFF THE LOAD AND WAS END PAGE ONE
164-41-312
1971 05
DB Cooper-40635MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN ALBANY, OREGON, ,
.
CRONK DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, BORN OCTOBER ONE, NINETEEN TWENTYSIX, AT ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, FIVE FEET ELEVEN, TWO HUNDRED NINE POUNDS, BROWN GRAYING CREW-CUT HAIR, TIP MISSING FROM INDEX FINGER RIGHT HAND, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FIVE ZERO THREE - TWO FOUR - THREE FIVE SIX NINE, AND RESIDING AT WYKOFF, MINNESOTA.
CRONK IS TO SPEND A FEW DAYS RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES WITH HIS PARENTS, NAMES UNKNOWN, IN WASHINGTON STATE.
CRONK IS TO SPEND A FEW DAYS RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES WITH HIS PARENTS, NAMES UNKNOWN, IN WASHINGTON STATE.
NOW EN ROUTE TO
·
P END LJQ
REC OK FB PORTLAND CLR TU
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DB Cooper-40636NR .011 BT PLAIN
6:38 PM 12-8-71 URGENT DD
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)L SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) SAC, MINNEAPOLIS.
HARRY WA CELK
FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164-26). 2P UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR , LAST, CAA "- HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 001 SEATTLE. RE: HARRY WILLIAM CELX
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE, DECEMBER FOUR, LAST.
COSART VOLKSWAGEN (VW), INC.,
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ADVISED HARRY
HELENA, MONTANA, INTERVIEWED. THIS P.M. WILLIAM CELK IS SALES. MANAGER FOR COSART VW, INC., AND HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY COSART FOR PAST FIVE . SIX YEARS IN HELENA AND KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON.
STATED CEL K WORKS SIX b6 b7C DAYS A WEEK AND HAS NOT HAD A. DAY OFF FOR . SEVERAL MONTHS.
STATED CELK WOULD HAVE BEEN AT WORK AT COSART VW.
INC., NOVEMBER TWO TWO - TWO FOUR, LAST, BUT COULD NOT PRODUCE RECORDS TO VERIFY WORK ON THOSE DATES, OTHER THAN CANCELED END PAGE
, NOVEMBER TWO TWO - TWO FOUR, LAST, BUT COULD NOT PRODUCE RECORDS TO VERIFY WORK ON THOSE DATES, OTHER THAN CANCELED END PAGE ONE 164-41-313
SEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED. ZAS FILED. 4
DEC 8.1971 FBI - PORTLAND b6 b7C
DB Cooper-40637 BT 164-26
PAGE TWO
CHECKS SIGNED BY CELK ON THE ABOVE DATES. EXPLAINED CELK WAS NOT ALLOWED TO DATE CHECKS OTHER THAN THE DAY ISSUED AND, THEREFORE, WOULD HAVE TO HAVE BEEN WORKING THOSE DATES.
, COSART VW, INC., HELENA, 1 INTERVIEWED THIS P.M., VERIFIED ABOVE INFORMATION FURNISHED BY ·
VERIFIED
LAST . ALSO STATED THAT CELK WAS CAPABLE OF FLYING A SMALL AIRCRAFT, BUT NOT A LICENSED PILOT.
RECORDS AT HELENA AIRPORT REFLECT NO INFORMATION OF ABOVE AIRCRAFT BEING FLOWN DURING PERIOD NOVEMBER TWO TWO - TWO FOUR, LAST.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS END
TLA
FBI PORTLAND CLR
DB Cooper-40638
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# 001
FBI
Date:
12/8/71
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PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)

TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41)
5-22-64)
# 001
FBI
Date:
12/8/71
Transmit the following in
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(Priority)

TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41)

IP
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, N.W. AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC., CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
SUMMARY TELETYPE.
VOLUME OF LOOK A LIKE CALLS RECEIVED BY PD OFFICE HAS DIMINISHED TO LOW VOLUME TODAY. INVESTIGATION TO DATE HAS PRODUCED NO POSITIVE INFORMATION.

164~41 NBB: pah (1): :	164-41-314
2 5

Approved:
Sent 27/p
M Per reg
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-40639NRØ19 SE PLAIN
7:22 PM NITEL 12/8/71 DCA
TO
PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
IP
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NO OL MI
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
RE BUTTE TELEYPE TO ANCHORAGE, PORTLAND AND SEATTLE DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, LAST.
RE
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INVESTIGATION AT SEATTLE REVEALS SUSPECT
------ LISTED FORMER ADDRESS OF
DALLAS, b6 b7C
OREGON.
RE
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INVESTIGATION AT SEATTLE REVEALS SUSPECT
------ LISTED FORMER ADDRESS OF
DALLAS, b6 b7C
OREGON.
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS DOB
: FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY LBS.,
BROWN HAIR BLUE EYES, SSAN
SUSPECT FORMERLY
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PORTLAND REQUESTED TO LOCATE SUBJECT TO DETERMINE SUBJECT'S WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST TO ELIMINATE OR CONFIRM AS HIJACKER. IF UNABLE TO LOCATE, FORWARD BACKGROUND AND CURRENT PHOTO. PDTFU TO SE , ANCH , BUTTE
END 12/10/7/ MARY
164.11.315 0%
TLA FBI PORTLAND
ACK FOR TWO TELS PLEASE HOLD FOR THRE E TELS
FÓB SA 12/8/7/13
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DB Cooper-40640 NR 019 PD PLAIN 8:50 PM NITEL 12/8/71 TLA TO:' SEATTLE .(164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) SUSPECT:
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> NO PO LEADS
UNSUBS. AKA DAN COOPER, NW AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, EC.' CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE, SEATTLE TEL. TO: PORTLAND SIX DECEMBER SEVENTYONE ELEVEN THIRTY THREE A.M.
SUSPECT b6 b7C SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED BY PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
HAIR BROWN, EYES BROWN, HEIGHT FIVE FOOT NINE INCHES, WEIGHT ONE FIVE ZERO POUNDS, FBI NUMBER 0
NO RECORD THAT SUSPECT WAS EMPLOYED
SUSPECT b6 b7C SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED BY PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
HAIR BROWN, EYES BROWN, HEIGHT FIVE FOOT NINE INCHES, WEIGHT ONE FIVE ZERO POUNDS, FBI NUMBER 0
NO RECORD THAT SUSPECT WAS EMPLOYED BY AND b6 b7C
MAY HAVE WORKED FOR
END OF PAGE ONE 164-41-316

Boomkoń

1 DB Cooper-40641PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
TELEPHONE ? VANCOUVER , WASHINGTON, MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION RE FORMER EMPLOYEES. b6 b7C
NW AIRLINES EMPLOYEE AT PORTLAND VIEWED
PICTURE OF AND BELIEVES HE IS NOT THE HIJACKER.
END
DCA - FOI-SE.
DB Cooper-40642NR 020 PD PLAIN
8:54 PM NITEL 12/8/71 TLA
TO:
OMAHA
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
FLIGHT INSURANCE
PD LEAD
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NW AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO PORTLAND SIX DECEMBER SEVENTYONE. ON DECEMBER EIGHT SEVENTYONE, , MUTUAL OF OMAHA' (HEADQUARTERS) FLIGHT INSURANCE REP, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT, ADVISED FLIGHT INSURANCE FROM MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE MACHINES FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE TO TWENTYFOUR, LAST, IN POSSESSION OF TELE-TRIP,
FLIGHT INSURANCE REP, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT, ADVISED FLIGHT INSURANCE FROM MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE MACHINES FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE TO TWENTYFOUR, LAST, IN POSSESSION OF TELE-TRIP, MUTUAL OF OMAHA, THREE ONE THREE DODGE ST, OMAHA, NEBRASKA.
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OMAHA WILL OBTAIN COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OF INSURANCE PURCHASED THROUGH MACHINES ON TWENTYTHREE NOVEMBER SEVENTYONE AND UNTIL FOUR P.M. TWENTYFOUR NOVEMBER SEVENTYONE AND FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO SEATTLE AND PORTLAND.
PORTLAND OBTAINED THIRTYEIGHT INSURANCE APPLICATIONS FROM TELE-TRIP INSURANCE COUNTER, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
PO COPIES OF SAME ARE BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE. PORTLAND WILL CHECK OUT NAMES OF INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN PORTLAND AREA.
LEAD
END DCA - FBI SE
164-41-317 b6 b7C
FOR 2 TELS
JFM - FBI-OME
2
DB Cooper-40643NRØ49 WA PLAIN 9:25 PM NITEL 12-8-71 LRS TO ALL SACS FROM DIRECTOR 2P
NORJAK
RANSOM LIST
FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WAS ISSUED NATIONALLY THIS DATE.
ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN N. MITCHELL ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT A "RANSOM LIST" OF THE KNOWN SERIAL -NUMBERED BILLS THAT WERE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR,
HE REQUESTED ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER TO IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE NEAREST OFFICE OF THE FBI, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES.
END
TLA
FBI PORTLAND CLR
DB Cooper-40645FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale
December 8 1971
furnished the following information:
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He has also
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On the night of November 24, 1971, he was
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The following description was obtained through in- terview and observation:
Name Residence
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of birth Place of birth Hair
Eyes Social Security No.
Brown Blue
Employment
Occupation Education
Military service Arrests
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On 12/8/71
at Portland, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41-318
SE 164-81
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Date dictated
12/8/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-4064612/8/71
AIRTEL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
DB Cooper-4064612/8/71
AIRTEL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HI JACKING; EXTORTION GO: SEATTLE
Re Portland teletype to New York and Seattle, 12/8/71. Enclosed for Seattle and New York are two copies each of an F)-302 reporting interview with Portland, Oregon. b6 b7C
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 2 .- New York (164-627) (Enc. 2) 2 - Portland 
RGG/gle (6) Por f. 5
144-41-319
2
2
DB Cooper-40647I'D-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/8/71.
'ransmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL (Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2]]])
ATTN: FBI LABORATORY
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 302,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
D. B. COOPER LETTER
Enclosed for the Bureau is a letter and envelope
forwarded to
Oregon, from B. D. COOPER, dated 12/6/71.
,
Elimination fingerprints will be obtained if necessary.
COOPER LETTER
Enclosed for the Bureau is a letter and envelope
forwarded to
Oregon, from B. D. COOPER, dated 12/6/71.
,
Elimination fingerprints will be obtained if necessary.
The laboratory is requested to conduct appropriate examination of the enclosed letter and envelope to determine any pertinent latent fingerprints which could be identified with the sender and furnish the results to listed offices. After examination, please return the letter and envelope to Portland.
Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of the B.D. COOPER letter and envelope.
3 - Bureau (AM) (RM) (Enc. 1) 1 - Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1 - Sacramento (Info) 1 - Las Vegas (Info) '2- Portland C
164-41-320
BHY : sao
(8) 5.30
14
K 2
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-40648
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING
EXTORTION
(00: Seattle)
Re Portland airtel to Director, 12/6/71. Enclosed for Seattle is copy of referenced airtel which was inadvertently not forwarded to Seattle.
Enclosed for Seattle is copy of referenced airtel which was inadvertently not forwarded to Seattle.
Bureau is requested to furnish Seattle a copy of the D. B. COOPER letter postmarked 12/3/71.
2-Bureau 2=Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 1) 2-Portland
a
NBB: smmp (6)
144-41-321
2
.
DB Cooper-406494
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 EDITION GOA FPMR (41 CPR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 12/8/71
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FROM
:
SA
Suspret Jesse EDWIN BELL
SUBJECT:
UNSUB
HIJACK
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
The following is a brief summary of investigation conducted re suspect JESSE EDWIN BELE: b3 b7D .b7E
On 12/7/71,
furnished the following:
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met an individual, identifying himself as JESSE BELL who stated he worked for the telephone company. BELL stated he was in possession of $5,000 cash
On several occasions, BELL opened his wallet and informant observed a half inch stack of bills. many bills being $100 denominations.
BELL stated he was in possession of $5,000 cash
On several occasions, BELL opened his wallet and informant observed a half inch stack of bills. many bills being $100 denominations. BELL confided with informant that he was responsible for hijacking the plane in Seattle and that he parachuted from the plane in Washington with $200,000 cash.
Informant did not believe the story; however, at a later date observed a composite photograph of the hijacker in a newspaper and noted a strong similar appearance to BELL.
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On 12/7/71, Pacific Northwest Bell, advised that JESSE EDWIN BELL is an employee of Pacific Northwest Bell and fuenished the following description of BELL:
3 ;- Portland
MON Dani ELIMINATED.
LOCAL LEAD
144-41-322
IKE: sao (3) 50
ITNECS
EUGENE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrow away From
DB Cooper-40650
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SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DINE 1071
10 Dr.A
9010-108-02 PD 164-41

Race Sex	White
Male
Nationality	American
Date of birth	11/17/19
Place of birth	Baltimore,
A
9010-108-02 PD 164-41

Race Sex	White
Male
Nationality	American
Date of birth	11/17/19
Place of birth	Baltimore, Maryland
Height	5'9"-10"
Weight	Approximately 160 pounds
Hair	Dark brown, slightly graying
SSAN	578-16-5536
Address	2655 Taylor Street

Eugene, Oregon
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advised BELL was on vacation from 11/22 - 29, 1971. advised that he has contacted who has no knowledge of BELL being trained in the art of skydiving or parachuting. BELL is currently working at Springfield, Oregon, at Fourth and "A" Street, Springfield. furnished a photograph of JESSE BELL which bears a resemblance to the composite.
TROTS Shown AT EUGENE
On 12/7/71, was shown a photograph of BELL and advised this is in fact the individual who claimed responsibility for the hijacking.
TROTS Shown AT EUGENE
On 12/7/71, was shown a photograph of BELL and advised this is in fact the individual who claimed responsibility for the hijacking.
A witness in Eugene was displayed a spread of photographs on 12/8/71, and stated that the photograph of BELL bears a resemblance to the hijacker of the Northwest .. . Airlines flight.
BELL's photograph and a negative have been mailed to Portland. It should be noted that the photographs of BELL are inadvertently made with the negative turned upside down which causes BELL's hair to appear parted on the right- hand side. The witness in Eugene noted that the hair part as it appears in the photograph is on the wrong side.
Complete details on investigation will be submitted on appropriate FD-302s and inserts.
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DB Cooper-40651
- 2 - PD 164-41
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT EUGENE, OREGON.
Continue investigation re JESSE
BELL. 
AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Display BELL's photograph to appropriate witnesses.
DB Cooper-40652
- 3 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA PPMA (41 CFR) 101-11.
Display BELL's photograph to appropriate witnesses.
DB Cooper-40652
- 3 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA PPMA (41 CFR) 101-11.4" UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SẠC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 12/8/71.
FROM
SA THOMAS J. DUGAN
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re :
SUSPECT
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Trooper
Oregon State Police, Milwaukie, Oregon, on 12/7/71, made available the attached report of Lt.
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PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON: Through established sources at Leipzig Tavern, 8051 S.E. 13th, Avenue, attempt to further identify so that, he can be either identified .or eliminated .as a Suspect.
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OFCR
LT WERE ADVISED OF RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION ON 1/6/72 9BB
COVERED SER 651 2 - Portland
D TJD/gle (2)
164-41-323
SLARCRED
INDEXED
DECO 1971 FOI-PORTLAND
25
J010-108-07
Buy. U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-40653PD 164-41 JNC: smp 1
NO PO LENE
The following investigation was conducted by SA JOHN N.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-40653PD 164-41 JNC: smp 1
NO PO LENE
The following investigation was conducted by SA JOHN N. CAMPBELL concerning the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight #305 on November 24, 1971:
On December 6, 1971, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, and Personnel Division, Portland Police Department, Portland, Oregon, advised they had no record of as being employed for their departments.
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On December 6, 1971, Records Division, Portland Police Department, advised her records show a date of birth :
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advised that in Portland, Oregon, and in
lived at b6
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Portland, Oregon.
advised that the
following is a description of
Name
Date of Birth
Hair Eyes Height
Brown Brown
5'9" 150 pounds
Weight
FBI Number
On December 7, 1971, Lieutenant
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Administrative b6 Division, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, advised that he had located date of birth
advised
as Portland Police Department advised above.
On December 7. 1971.
Port Land,
Oregon, advised
advised he does not know
but if 164.
Administrative b6 Division, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon, advised that he had located date of birth
advised
as Portland Police Department advised above.
On December 7. 1971.
Port Land,
Oregon, advised
advised he does not know
but if 164.41.529 =
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Hendricksbach
DB Cooper-40654PD 164-41 JNC: smp 2
stated that
may know something about .
On December 7. 1971. an attempt was made to
locate
3 Northwest Airlines, Portland, Oregon, to see if he could identify as the unknown subiect. DAN COOPER. Northwest Airlines personnel advised
An attempt was also made to see
.
him at his home, with no success.
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DB Cooper-40655 OFTICHAL FORM NO. 10 ·MAY 19# EDITION ORA'TPMR (4 CPR) 161-11.0
9
€
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41). (P)
DATE:
12/8/71.
SA
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FROM
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
CAA-HI JACKING
EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re. telephone call from SA
12/8/71 b6 . b7C
On 12/8/81,
Coos Bay. Oregon, advised
telephone Springfield, Oregon bad Observed a small plane, believed to have been a Stinson 21, land and takeoff on a small, seldom used airport near Springfield at about 2: 15 a'm.
Oregon, advised
telephone Springfield, Oregon bad Observed a small plane, believed to have been a Stinson 21, land and takeoff on a small, seldom used airport near Springfield at about 2: 15 a'm. on 11/25/71.
works
and is best b6
contacted at home around
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LEAD PORTLAND AT. SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
Contact and obtain .complete. details con- b6 cerning plane that was seen at airport near Springfield, Oregon. b7C
2-Portland (164:$1) (2) RLB;r 1b
ADVISED
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164-41-325

SEARCHED.	JPIDEXED
SERIALIZED _~~	FILED
DEC: 1971 FBI - PORTLAND
3/3

5010-104-01
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-40656NRØ10 WA PLAIN 4: 10AM .URGENT 12-9-71 DCW TO LAS VEGAS (164-65) PORTLAND SACRAMENTO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
LATENT FINGER PRINTS NO PO LEADS
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL NOVEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE. ONE LATENT FINGERPRINT DEVELOPED MESSAGE, Q TWO. (NO LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE Q ONE.
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
LATENT FINGER PRINTS NO PO LEADS
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL NOVEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE. ONE LATENT FINGERPRINT DEVELOPED MESSAGE, Q TWO. (NO LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE Q ONE.
LATENT PRINT NOT IDENTICAL FINGERPRINTS FOLLOWING PERSONS:
GARY, EVAN JOSEPH SAMDAL FBI NUMBER NINE THREE SEVEN SIX THREE
EIGHT D.
FBI NUMBER
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FBI. NUMBER
FB I NUMBER
FB I NUMBER
HARRY WILLIAM CELK DOB OCTOBER THREE THIRTYFIVE, OHIO, FINGERPRINTED BY U.S. COAST GUARD SEPTEMBER TWELVE SIXTYONE, NUMBER ONE ONE SEVEN SIX EIGHT NAUGHT, FOR APPLICANT FOR SEAMANS DOCUMENT. DOUGLAS COOPER, BORN APRIL TWENTYFOUR NINETEEN TWENTYFIVE, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND.
FB I NUMBER b6 b7C
CONFIRMING END
164-41-326
SEARCHED SERIAL I *** 1971 nb
DB Cooper-40657OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY $962 EDITION GSMFPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 12/8/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: Seattle)
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No Further
ACTION!
Re memo of SA WILLIAM S. BROWN, 12/6/71.
On 12/7/71, the writer made an extensive effort
to contact at Tonquin, Oregon, who, according to
BROWN, 12/6/71.
On 12/7/71, the writer made an extensive effort
to contact at Tonquin, Oregon, who, according to referenced memo, might know the hijacker of the airplane in this matter. Inquiry of Oregon. disclosed that her son,
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was
and
by occupation.
She further stated b6 b7C
was shown an artist's composit conception of the subject but stated that she had never seen anyone resembling this individual
She also stated at Tonquin,
Efforts to locate were unsuccessful. contacted at this location, and he stated that was
was
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1)- portland
164.41-327
5010-104-02
JTH: kdd (1)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savs
19TH. b6 DB Cooper-40658
b7CPD 164-41
the writer might find him at
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When displayed a photograph of the artist's conception of the hijacker, stated that he had never seen this b6 individual and that in his opinion, had never seen any such individual. as would probably state he saw
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telephonically advised the writer that he b6 in the after- b7C
would meet him at noon of : but he never made the appointment.
as would probably state he saw
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telephonically advised the writer that he b6 in the after- b7C
would meet him at noon of : but he never made the appointment. Contact with disclosed that he had been unable to make the appointment with the writer. He was further unable to provide any information other than what he had already furnished to SA WILLIAM S. BROWN.
In view of the above, it is felt by the writer that this individual is an alcoholic and has no information of value to offer and therefore no further efforts will be made to contact him.
DB Cooper-40659OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 12/9/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS. J. DUGAN
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re: SUSPECT
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Detective
Gresham, Oregon Police
(GPD), advised on 12/8/71, that he had conducted a considerable
investigation concerning
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.
He stated he recently obtained a California Driver's License photograph of this individual and on the basis of the description and the photograph, he believed that closely resembled the sketch of the Unsub which appeared in the newspapers.
He stated he recently obtained a California Driver's License photograph of this individual and on the basis of the description and the photograph, he believed that closely resembled the sketch of the Unsub which appeared in the newspapers.
He advised that had been arrested
sometime by the Portland Police Department on a charge of He stated a better photograph of the subject could probably be located at the Identification Bureau of the PPD.
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He described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
DOB
Hair
Brown (receding)
Eyes
Blue
Height
61
Weight
170 pounds
California Driver's License No.
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328
2-Portland
TJD: krv (2)
PALO PIS 12/10/7/
2. SHOW PICTURE.
DES
5010-108-02
302
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-40660 PD 164-41
LEAD
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Will obtain photograph of at the PPD, and thereafter, exhibit to witnesses to identify or eliminate.
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DB Cooper-40661SE 164-81 PD 164-41 TPN/gle 1
The following investigation was conducted by SA
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AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On December 4, 1971, facsimile photographs of HARRY WILLIAM CELK.
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DB Cooper-40661SE 164-81 PD 164-41 TPN/gle 1
The following investigation was conducted by SA
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AT PORTLAND, OREGON
On December 4, 1971, facsimile photographs of HARRY WILLIAM CELK. were displayed to b6 Northwest Airlines, Portland International Airport. b6 advised that due to the poor quality of facsimile copies., he could not effect any identification.
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On December 5, 1971, glossy photographs of HARRY WILLIAM CELK, previously shown to as facsimile photographs; were displayed to him. advised similarities between the individual using the name D. B. COOPER were noted; however, he did not believe CELK to be identical with COOPER ..
HARRY WM CELK
164-41-329
INDEXED / DECO 1971
rol ra KILarU
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DB Cooper-4066222/6/71
- 1911 JOL IL,EL
Jus ., KL 12 __ (104-(1) GLAD LG, MEDIO (10-50) (2) bauns wer the Cooper; . crthvert irlines, flight 305, sortland to Leattlo, 11/24/71 C .. . .. JJMIA; AROMAIN0. Cot Seattle
HARang Ler Daurie WANNEER BY RED ELIMINATED
wytol, 12/3/71.
closed herewith for vocuáving officee in one copy Lich of a photo of MUL hou thal, Add no Crusty, Kaliforal.
closed herewith for vocuáving officee in one copy Lich of a photo of MUL hou thal, Add no Crusty, Kaliforal., L'wiff's office 2 CANALES DE ELLO b6 b7C
LA DEMANDEd.
zhoto should be displayed to Appropriate withcasos.
2-Little (c. 2) 1-LA VIDA (LIG. 1) (LeonId (A) 1-ADNiciLe (LG. 1) Z-Lucri.vito ILLY (7)
₹ 1
1 11-330
SERWIRZES ........ FILED DEC .1.1 FBI -PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-40663Harold Lee Dowell
SOLANO . CO. S.O V 62310 10 . 11 566!
M
DB Cooper-40664UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGAT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
12-3-71 493 DNT findyou Director.
The following FBI record, NUMBER 467 901 F
, is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.

'CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	HARGE	DISPOSITION
USM Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #Cr-621-65 T .::	6-10-64	Viol Sec 1341 T-18-USC	10-21-66 ISS 3 yrs prob on chg of Mail Fra
Arlington Co Pol	Ralph Vincent	12-21-65	Fail to Ret Auto in Acc
'CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	HARGE	DISPOSITION
USM Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #Cr-621-65 T .::	6-10-64	Viol Sec 1341 T-18-USC	10-21-66 ISS 3 yrs prob on chg of Mail Fra
Arlington Co Pol	Ralph Vincent	12-21-65	Fail to Ret Auto in Acc with Bail
Arlington Va	Galope #A-249911
Montgomery Co PD	Ralph Vincent Galope #20410	12-21-65	L of auto	12-21-65 turne over to Prince George's Co fc: prosecution ca chg of warran: for larc of
Rockville Md
PD Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #21 2676	1-24-67	unpaid board .bill
PD Cleveland	Ralph Vincent Galope #136037	12-6-69 - -	defrauding Innkeeper
bill
PD Cleveland	Ralph Vincent Galope #136037	12-6-69 - -	defrauding Innkeeper
Chio
SO	Reed Rex Adams #59161	12-9-69	def innkeeper	$200. F suso E das W/h 2-8-72
Cleveland Ohio
E Of C Cleveland Chio	Read B Adams #726/70	2-11-70	Def Innkeeper	90 das $65.32
SO Cleveland	Ralph Galope #59161	5-20-70	prob viol (orig chge: mail fraud fail to report
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
Ohio	DB Cooper-40665
164-41-3311
INDEXED FILED R

DEC 9 1971 F31-PORTLAND

Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by Ninharpita contributors. Where final disposition is not shown or further explanation of charge is desired, com- municate with agency contributing those
Where final disposition is not shown or further explanation of charge is desired, com- municate with agency contributing those fingerprints. Notations indicated by " are .. CT based on fingerprints in FBI files but are listed only as investi- gative leads as being possibly identical with subiect of this record. U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING'oFr.Gr . 1992 - 4: >.+UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ISTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATI WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
12-3-71 493 '='
The following FBI record, NUMBER 467 901 F is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors. Wh .. FINAL DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICA. WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Galape #166858	6-2-70	USM' Hold	NI
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope
CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Galape #166858	6-2-70	USM' Hold	NI
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #166858	1-15-71	prob viol	NI personal rec
14/02/1
DB Cooper-40666

Notations indicated by * are NOT based on fingerprints in FBI files but are listed only as investigative leads c: being possibly identical with subject of this record.
John Edgar HooverRalph Vincent Galope
DIST OF DOL , DEPT . OF. - . COBR.
DC. 90 166858 DC
C 270
VINGT GALOPE
DB Cooper-40667AIRTEL
12/7/775
TO:
SẠC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169)C.P.)
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight . 305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA. - HIJACKING ;: EXTORTION
(00 LSE)
RALPH VINCENT GALOPE
WITNESSES AT PALO
ELIMINATED,
ReSEteletype to WFO, MP,
- HIJACKING ;: EXTORTION
(00 LSE)
RALPH VINCENT GALOPE
WITNESSES AT PALO
ELIMINATED,
ReSEteletype to WFO, MP, and PD, dated-12/7/71. Enclosed for each receiving office is one photo of suspect RALPH VINCENT GALOPE along with one xerox copy of his FBI .record.
LEADS.
MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: : Immediately display photo:to witnesses and advise Seattle and WFO of results.
UNSUB DANGEROUS
2"Seattle (Enc. 2) 2-Minneapolis (164-73) (Anc. 2) 2-Portland (164-41) (Eng/ 2) 1-WFO
CHR: BLZ (7)
SEARCHED
164-41-332
WWWSEXED SERIALIZED DEC. 9 1971 FBI - PORTLAND
DIAB
DB Cooper-40668FD-36
5-22-64)
FB1
Date:
12/8/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
Jag
FROM:
PAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
RE: SUSPECT
RE :
SUSPECT
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, dated 11/30/71.
On December 6, 1971, Sheriff BILL CLOSNER, Skamania County, Washington, advised that resides near
, Washington, and is employed at
On December 6, 1971, Sheriff BILL CLOSNER, Skamania County, Washington, advised that resides near
, Washington, and is employed at
described as white male, approximately years old, 5' 10", 170, olive complexion, generally fitting composite description. He added that
On December 1, 1971, was developed as a suspect in captioned matter. (2)- Portland 2 - Seattle NDS : bfr (4)
16%."1.333
SEARCHED
6
SERIALIZED / FILED
DEC OFF:
FBI -PORTLAND
Di-
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-40669
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On December 3, 1971,
. Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver, Washington, advised that her records revealed
, born , white male, 5' 10%", 160 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon.
LEADS :
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON Conduct appropriate investigation to determine if is identical to unsub.
2. Procure photograph of at Multnomah Co. SO for elimination purposes.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
- 2 -
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DB Cooper-40670NR003 SE PLAIN
12:53PM URGENT 12/9/71 VAB
/.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
- 2 -
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DB Cooper-40670NR003 SE PLAIN
12:53PM URGENT 12/9/71 VAB
/. TO PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P 3.
2. · PORTAL Actions
5, ROT, COFFEE SHOP : LOUNGES.
NORJAK
IF NOT ALREADY INSTITUTED BY PORTLAND, THE FOLLOWING INVEST- IGATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN AN EFFORT TO BACKTRACK ON THE HI- JACKER IN THIS CASE.
ONE: A CANVAS OF THE MOTELS IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT, DISPLAYING THE ORIGINAL ARTIST'S SKETCH IN WHICH HE WORE GLASSES AND THE REVISED SKE CH WHICH WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE FIELD SHORTLY, SHOWING THE HIJACKER WITHOUT GLASSES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SUB- JECT STAYED AT ONE OF THE MOTELS BEFORE THE FLIGHT.
TWO: CONTACT THE AUTO RENTAL AGENCIES, SUCH AS HERTZ AND AVIS, AND DISPLAY THE SKETCHES TO THEM ON THE OFF CHANCE THAT THE SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE TURNED IN A RENTAL UNIT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE OR TWENTYFOUR LAST, OR IN THE IMMEDIATE TIME AREA. END PAGE ONE
/09 11.334
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED .__ FILED:
DEC9 1971 FBI-PORTLAND
093
DB Cooper-40671PAGE TWO
164-81
THREE: CHECK WITH AIRPORT SECURITY FOR ANY POSSIBLE CARS PARKED AT
__ FILED:
DEC9 1971 FBI-PORTLAND
093
DB Cooper-40671PAGE TWO
164-81
THREE: CHECK WITH AIRPORT SECURITY FOR ANY POSSIBLE CARS PARKED AT THE AIRPORT THAT HAVE BEEN THERE FOR SUCH A PERIOD OF TIME AS THEY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED AS A SUSPECT VEHICLE IN THE HI- JACK.
FOUR: CONTACT THE COMPANY OPERATING THE LIMOUSINE SERVICE TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT AND HAVE THE SKETCHES DISPLAYED TO EACH DRIVER ON THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE TAKEN A BUS OR LIMOUSINE TO THE AIRPOR.
FIVE: DISPLAY THE SKETCHES IN THE RESTAURANT, COFFEE SHOP AND LOUNGES AT THE AIRPORT.
END
LJQ
REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-40672NR 006 SF PLAIN
1:40 PM URGENT 12/9/71 MCC
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
IP
SUSPECT:
NORJAK.
NO ACTION b6 b7C
SAN FRANCISCO
RE DENVER TELETYPE TO PORTLAND AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER SEVEN LAST, AND PORTLAND TELETYPE TO DENVER AND /SAN FRANCISCO DECEMBER EIGHT LAST.
RE SUSPECT
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CALIFORNIA ADVISED THAT
HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY
IN NEARLY b6 b7C
BUT WAS DESCRIBED AS SIX FEET, ONE HUNDRED SIXTYSEVEN
POUNDS, AGE , BLACK HAIR.
RE SUSPECT
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CALIFORNIA ADVISED THAT
HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY
IN NEARLY b6 b7C
BUT WAS DESCRIBED AS SIX FEET, ONE HUNDRED SIXTYSEVEN
POUNDS, AGE , BLACK HAIR. NUMEROUS PHOTOGRAPHS OF WERE FURNISHED, NONE OF WHICH RESEMBLE COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UNSUB. SHOULD SEATTLE DEEM IT NECESSARY TO INTERVIEW
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IT WAS ADVISED THAT HE RESIDES
PORTLAND, OREGON, PHONE.
164-41-335
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED E DEC9 1971 FBI -- PORTLAND
END
FBIPORTLAND GEO CLR
DB Cooper-40673
M3FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 6: 1971
Corporal (OSP), was telephonically contacted at his office and provided the following information:
Oregon State Police b6
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On December 3, 1971, about 4 p.m., he recovered a parachute from a ponderosa pine tree on Rigdon Main Road about: 25 miles south of Oakridge. The writing on the parachute indicated that it was a weather type parachute. The letters on the parachute were "RADIO-SONDE" with number F4-0096HR and indicated it was a weather type instrument package:
PARACHUTE
On 12/3/71
Eugene Oregon
File + PD 164-41 -336
by SA BB : 3mp
Date dictated 12/4/71 b6 b7C
This document
with number F4-0096HR and indicated it was a weather type instrument package:
PARACHUTE
On 12/3/71
Eugene Oregon
File + PD 164-41 -336
by SA BB : 3mp
Date dictated 12/4/71 b6 b7C
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-40674SE 164-81 PD 164-41 DVM: jmp 1
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On December 3, 1971, North Albany, Oregon, advised SA 1 · that on November 24, 1971, at sometime between 7:30 and 8 p.m., she hoard a jet plane fly over with the engines obviously straining.
Approximately 30 minutes after hearing the jot, she heard a helicopter in the area. specifically recalled that she had heard the jet prior to & p.m., in that she had been watching a particular television program.
164-41-338
UNIL b6 b7C
c/a TT DUCK
DB Cooper-40676

Portland,	Oregon
December	8, 1971

UNKNOWN SUBJECT, also known as Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, November 24, 1971
"The Daily Telegraph", a London, England, newspaper, contained an article
1971

UNKNOWN SUBJECT, also known as Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight #305, Portland to Seattle, November 24, 1971
"The Daily Telegraph", a London, England, newspaper, contained an article on May 28, 1971, on Page 4, describing a plot by an unknown subject using the name "Mr. Brown". This individual hoaxed the Qantas Airline at the Sydney International Airport, apparently in Australia, into paying 235,000 pounds ransom money after a bomb threat. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 707 Airliner. "Mr. Brown" is not described in the article, but an "Identikit" picture of him bears a resemblance to an artist's sketch of an unknown subject who hijacked an airliner between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and extorted $200,000 Ero Northwest Orient Airlines. This individual is described as white male, 6'1" tall, 170-175 pounds, age-mid-forties, olive complexion, brown eyes, black hair, conventional cut, parted on left; slender build.
6-Bureau (164-2111) I-Seattle (164-81) 1-Portland (164-41)
NBB: smp (8) 733 202
11-340
DB Cooper-40679LEADS
Will obtain disposition of the case relating to "Mr.
6-Bureau (164-2111) I-Seattle (164-81) 1-Portland (164-41)
NBB: smp (8) 733 202
11-340
DB Cooper-40679LEADS
Will obtain disposition of the case relating to "Mr. Brown" and the Qantas Airline in May, 1971.
Will obtain description of "Mr. Brown".
Will attempt to determine if "Mr. Brown" could have been in the United States, particularly in the Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, region during November, 1971, The Northwest Orient Airlines hijacking took place on November 24, 1971.
DB Cooper-40680
-2 *-12/8/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
QANTAS AIRLINES
HOAX
SUBJECT: UNSUD, aka
F
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: Seattle)
Enclosed for the Bureau are six copies of a letter- head memorandum dated 12/8/71, setting out information re a hoax concerning the Qantas Airline where an unsub obtained 235,000 pounds in May, 1971. Also enclosed is Page 4 of The Daily Telegraph, a London, England, newspaper:
One copy of the news article contained on Page 4 of the newspaper and one copy of the LHM are being forwarded to Seattle Office.
Also enclosed is Page 4 of The Daily Telegraph, a London, England, newspaper:
One copy of the news article contained on Page 4 of the newspaper and one copy of the LHM are being forwarded to Seattle Office.
The news item was furnished by
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by undated letter received 12/7/71. b7C b7D
2-Bureau (Encs. 7) 2-Seattle (Encs. 2) /2-Portland
NBD : SHO (6) Amp
164-41-341
DB Cooper-40681OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16
MAY IM EDITION
MA PPER (A CPR) NI-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
3
TO
SAC, PORTLAND' (164-41) (P)
DATE: 12/8/71
FROM
SA THOMAS .C. DUGAN
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Sergeant
Oregon State Police, Mil- b6 waukie, Oregon, advised .on 12/7/71 , that
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,
Oregon City, Oregon, advised him that he believed one could possibly. be identical to the Unsub.
Lt advised. that
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b6 concurred that looked similar to the sketch of the Unsub which appeared in the news paper. related that told him that
He said he had recently had contact with and was able to reach him through telephone He
b6 advised that
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He described
as a white male, 6 feet, 175
pounds , brown eyes and black hair.
told him that
He said he had recently had contact with and was able to reach him through telephone He
b6 advised that
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He described
as a white male, 6 feet, 175
pounds , brown eyes and black hair.
LEAD
PORTLAND :
AT BEAVERTON, OREGON: Will,; through telephone attempt to further identify Also consider b6 attempting to identify him through MVD records. b7C
2)- Portland
-Sevi sites 4230
164-41-341AT
TJD/gle Diasque
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED Z FILED €
DEOG 1971 Føl-PORTLAND
4010-180-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-40682
0FD, 36 (HG. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/9/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT (Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
2 P
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NORJAK. PARKING LOT ATTENDANT, PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISED ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IDENTICAL TO INDIVIDUAL WHO LOST HIS PARKING TICKET SOMETIME DURING NOVEMBER, SEVENTY ONE. ATTENDANT REFUSED TO OPERATE STOPGATE UNTIL DRIVER PRODUCED DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION. BEING UNABLE TO PRESENT DRIVER'S LICENSE, HE RETURNED TO HIS CAR, LICENSE AND DESCRIPTION UNRECALLED, SNE 
1 :
BEING UNABLE TO PRESENT DRIVER'S LICENSE, HE RETURNED TO HIS CAR, LICENSE AND DESCRIPTION UNRECALLED, SNE 
1 
AND SHE SAW HIM TALKING TO ONLY OTHER PASSENGER, WMA, MEDIUM BUILD, AND THEREAFTER HE OFFERED HER A FOLDED UP LICENSE, STATE UNRECALLED, WHICH SHE RESORDED AND SHE LIFTED GATE. REVIEW OF HER LOST TICKET REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER DISCLOSED TWO WASHINGTON RESIDENCE CARS, M.O. CLARKE, FOR A 1967 LINGOON
WOODLAND, WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON LICENSE NBV-FOUR EIGHT TWO, ·1
WASHINGTON DRIVER'S LICENSE CLARKM-ZERO SEVEN FIVE TWO LG: OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, 1-Portland
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JTH: smp (1)
Sent 120℃ M Per
164-41-342
Approved: Aprove! "
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-40683
004
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FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
SEATTLE AT OLYMPIA AND WOODLAND, WASHINGTON. WILL CHECK OUT CLARKE AND AS SUSPECTS NOTING THAT DRIVER'S LICENSE PROBABLY BELONGS TO PASSENGER AND NOT TO INDIVIDUAL RESEMBLING UNSUB.
WILL CHECK OUT CLARKE AND AS SUSPECTS NOTING THAT DRIVER'S LICENSE PROBABLY BELONGS TO PASSENGER AND NOT TO INDIVIDUAL RESEMBLING UNSUB.
CLARKE WAS PARKED DURING PERIOD 11/10/2/ 1/28/+,
WAS PARKED
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FBI
Date:
12/9/71
PLAINTEXT
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Via TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)

TO:	DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
FROM:	PORTLAND	(164-41) 1P

NORJAK
REBUAIRTEL DECEMBER SEVEN LAST. BUREAU REQUESTED TO FORWARD TWO HUNDRED FIFTY COPIES OF RANSOM LIST TO PORTLAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. P.
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2
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W U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-195 DB Cooper-40685
005FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/9/71
PLAINTEXT
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URGENT
(Priority)
007

TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) 1 PAGE -

NORJAK
plaintext or code)
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URGENT
(Priority)
007

TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41) 1 PAGE -

NORJAK
SUMMARY TELETYPE
INVESTIGATION IN PORTLAND TERRITORY HAS PRODUCED NO POSITIVE INFORMATION TO DATE. - P - 1) - Portland
NBB : kdd (1)
164-41-343
2
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M Per 4
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DB Cooper-40686FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/9/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 P NORJAK.
INSTANT DATE, FOUR ZERO FIVE PM, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, PORTLAND, OREGON, TELEPHONE
EXTENSION ADVISED THAT
ANONYMOUS SOURCE CONTACTED HIM AND STATED ONE
, WF, IN HER , WHO LIVES IN
WASHINGTON, HAD FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING:
NO OTHER DESCRIPTION, IS THE SKYJACKER AND WAS IN PORTLAND AREA AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT AND FITS THE DESCRIPTION.
SOURCE HAD IMPRESSION
SEATTLE AT WASHINGTON. CONDUCT APPROPRIATE
INVESTIGATION RE ABOVE. 1-Portland
164.41.344
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=
2
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DB Cooper-40687NRØ19 LA PLAIN/ 6:18 PM URGENT 12-9-71.DCB TO SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
KANSAS CITY
SAN FRANCISCO (164-226)
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 4P
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NO PO LEADS
NORJAK.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELEYPE TO SEATTLE, DATED DECEMBER
EIGHT, LAST.
SUBJECTS :
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ON DECEMBER EIGHT, LAST
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AND NO KNOWN ASSOCIATES OR TIES IN
LOS ANGELES AREA. END PAGE ONE
164-41-345
UENIGHED ..... INDEXED
4
DEC9 1971. FRI-PORTLAND
03
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PURPOSE OR DETAILS OF
TRIP, UNKNOWN. SHE STATES
REVIEW OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECORDS REVEALS NINETEEN FIFTY TWO RED FORD S/W, CALIFORNIA LICENSE
WAS ABONDONED NOVEMBER SIX, LAST, IN , CALIFORNIA. CAR IMPOUNDED AND OWNER, IDENTITY UNKNOWN, MADE NO EFFORT TO RECOVER. SEARCH OF VEHICLE BY BUREAU AGENTS ON DECEMBER EIGHT, LAST, FAILED TO DEVELOP ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION. END PAGE TWO
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REINTERVIEW OF
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END PAGE TWO
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REINTERVIEW OF
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.
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WHEREABOUTS . NOT KNOWN IN CONTACT
SINCE NOVEMBER SIX, LAST.
INVESTIGATION AT GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT, SAN FERNANDO,
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CALIFORNIA,
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FAILED TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL INFOR- MATION REGARDING
JOB APPLICATIONS OF FORMER EMPLOYMENTS OF
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END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-40690LA 164-497
PAGE FOUR
, REVEALED A WHITE MALE, BORN
SIX FEET, ONE FIFTY FIVE
POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, AND EYES, WITH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF
. NCIC
NEGATIVE.
EMPLOYED AT
, CALIFORNIA, ASSOCIATE OF /
COULD FURNISH NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NAME OF
AND ARTISTS' CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN
SUBJECT, UNKNOWN TO ANYONE INTERVIEWED AND NO ONE IDENTIFIED AS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH PARACHUTING.
KANSAS CITY AT
, SU INTERVIEW
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING HIS WHERE-
ABOUTS AND DETERMINE ADDRESS OF
INVESTIGATION AT LOS ANGELES CONTINUING.
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SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
TLA
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SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
TLA
FBI PORTLAND CLR
DB Cooper-40691NR006 MP PLAIN
722PM . NITEL
12-9-71
AGL
TO
LOS ANGELES
PORTLAND 164-41 SEATTLE 164-81
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 3P
UNSUB., AKA D .. B. COOPER ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
'RE. PORTLAND TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES DECEMBER EIGHT, LAST. ON DECEMBER NINE, INSTANT,
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MINNEAPOLIS, ADVISED THAT
RETAINS
AS A MAILING ADDRESS ONLY. MAIL TO HIM ONCE A WEEK TO AN
. ADDRESS DESIGNATED BY HIM.
MAIL TO
END PAGE ONE
164-91-346
SEARCHED INDEXED
DEC9 1971. FBI -- PORTLAND
EAD-DUGAN
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DB Cooper-40692 PAGE TWO
MP 164-73
LAST.
ADVISED
HOWEVER, SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT
TYPE OF BUSINESS HE IS ASSOCIATED WITH.
FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION BASED
ON
:
HEIGHT - FIVE FEET TEN
WEIGHT - TWO HUNDRED POUNDS
HAIR - BROWN, MEDIUM LENGTH
AGE - EARLY
ADDRESSES THAT ARE b6 b7C
FREQUENTLY USED BY
CALIFORNIA;
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- FIVE FEET TEN
WEIGHT - TWO HUNDRED POUNDS
HAIR - BROWN, MEDIUM LENGTH
AGE - EARLY
ADDRESSES THAT ARE b6 b7C
FREQUENTLY USED BY
CALIFORNIA;
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-406935

PAGE	THREE
MP	164-73

PORTLAND AT WEST LINN, OREGON, CONDUCT INVESTIGATION
TO DETERMINE IF
ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE IDENTITY OF OCCUPANT OF NINETEEN SIXTYFIVE OLDSMOBILE, CALIFORNIA LICENSE , ON DECEMBER THREE, LAST, AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
PENDING.
END TLA FBI PORTLAND CLR
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NESI Land
DB Cooper-4069412/9/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
INSURANCE POLICIES
Re Portland teletype to Omaha and Seattle, 12/8/71. Enclosed for Seattle are 38 copies of applications for insurance which were obtained at the Portland International Airport (PIA).
" Northwest Airlines, PIA, b6 b7C
advised on 12/9/71, that about 126 flights leave PIA each day.
The enclosed insurance applications do not indicate a flight number or the name of the airline, and it is not possible to determine from the application itself what flight the passenger took.
The enclosed insurance applications do not indicate a flight number or the name of the airline, and it is not possible to determine from the application itself what flight the passenger took. TERRITORY
Portland will check the applications of those individuals residing in the Portland wies through the current directories to determine their occupation and verify addresses shown on the applications.
If additional investigation of the applicants is believed warranted, Seattle will advise Portland.
2-Seattle (Encs. 38) 2+Portland
27
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164.41.347
DB Cooper-40695FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-54)
FBI
Date:
12/3/71
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(Type in plaintext or code;
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(Priority)
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, CLEVELAND (164-88) (₽)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
SEATTLE
HARRY WM CELK
RE SUSPECT HARRY WILLIAM CELK, aka Kric Celk. Re Cleveland teletype to Bureau, 12/3/71.
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies each of four photos of captioned suspect taken 6/69. 
2 - Bureau (Enc. 8) 1 - Seattle ( INFO) (164-81) - Butte (Enc.
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies each of four photos of captioned suspect taken 6/69. 
2 - Bureau (Enc. 8) 1 - Seattle ( INFO) (164-81) - Butte (Enc. 8) Q - Portland ( Enc . 78) 2 - Phoenix ( Enc. 9) PHOTOS OF CELLE, SHOWN TO PILD WITNESSES 12/5/11. PO TEL TO DIROSE 12/5/11.
2 - Cleveland
JLH: mab (11)
164-41-348
SEARCHED SHOCKED SERIALIZED -FILED 00 DEC £1971 FBI -- PORTLAND
9013
DB Cooper-40696
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U. S. GOVI.RXMMIT PREYCING OFFICE : 1308 Q - 3/6-000 (163FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FB1
Date:
12/7/71
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AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO Ki : SAC, ALBANY FROM SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
· Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
INSTRUCTIONS
BACKGROUND INFO
Reference Seattle letter to Albany dated 11/30/71.
Referenced letter sets forth background information concerning captioned matter and indicates that the pertinent area of time involved is between 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.
Referenced letter sets forth background information concerning captioned matter and indicates that the pertinent area of time involved is between 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on November 24, 1971, which was the day before Thanksgiving. When information is developed indicating a possible suspect in this matter, offices are requested to determine the whereabouts of the suspects during the pertinent period of time and if this can be done readily, no further investigation is necessary. If this cannot be done readily, glossy photographs should be obtained and forwarded with copies to Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle for display to witnesses at those locations.
If this does not resolve the involvement of the suspect, leads will then be set forth to establish his whereabouts at the pertinent time. These leads should all be covered as quickly as possible. 164-41-349
2 - All Field Offices 2 - Seattle JSD: j1b (118)
SEARCHED INDEXED
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SERIALIZED ...... FILED.
2
DEC :1971
FBI -PORTLAND
SB
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DB Cooper-40697SE 164-81
It is requested that all communications regarding this matter have sub-captions listing the name of the
2
DEC :1971
FBI -PORTLAND
SB
Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-40697SE 164-81
It is requested that all communications regarding this matter have sub-captions listing the name of the suspect to which the communication relates, listing the sub-caption at the top of the communication setting it forth as RE: (listing the name of the suspect). Offices are further requested to limit communications to one suspect per communication for the purpose of simplifying the administration by the office of origin.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200,000 FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRLINE WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
- 2 -
DB Cooper-40698kpOk RADIO
amo fm 1019 S.W. 10TH AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97205 503/227-3484
December 1 & 2, 1971 71/89
The following is an editorial representing the opinion of KPOK.
Much news of late has been devoted to the recent airline hi- jacking between Portland and Seattle. Many have marvelled at the skill of the daredevil who schemed this crime.
Much news of late has been devoted to the recent airline hi- jacking between Portland and Seattle. Many have marvelled at the skill of the daredevil who schemed this crime. Some even have gone so far as to say they would like the hijacker to succeed ... to escape justice. Apparently these people have let their emotions get caught up in the hoopla of this bizarre plot, and the dreams of easy money.
says, "The hijacker has won the public's admira- tion through an awesome feat in the battle of man against the machine ... one individual overcoming, for the time being any- way, technology, the corporation, the establishment, the system."
That may be so, but lest we forget the facts of the case, this hijacker did commit a crime ... a serious crime. What's more, he jeopardized the safety of 42 other persons aboard that jet- liner, and took something that did not belong to him. As one local FBI agent put it, "Some people may think this is funny, but they won't be laughing if it happens again. It could give other criminals ideas, and this we surely don't need."
We hope law enforcement officers apprehend this hijacker soon, and we urge the public to cooperate
"
We hope law enforcement officers apprehend this hijacker soon, and we urge the public to cooperate with clues, or in any other way, that will see this person is held to answer for his crime.
Your contrary views are invited.
Address your comments to:
Editorials 1019 S. W. 10th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97205
164-41-350
SIEBARONED
YERIALIZED 2 FILED DEC 1971 FBI -- PORTLAND
DNB
DB Cooper-40699
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ORTMENT RE INSD 4
₹
FEDER BUREAU OF INVES GATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT
of the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT. SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-81
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 7, 1971
TO: SAC, Seattle
UNSUB .; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 RE: PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
164-41-351

SELECTED
FILED
REFERENCE: Letter 11-29-71	DEC 1971
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 RE: PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11-24-71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
164-41-351

SELECTED
FILED
REFERENCE: Letter 11-29-71	DEC 1971
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle	FBI-PORTLAND
SPECIMENS: Three paper items	SUB

Twenty-four latent fingerprints and five latent palm prints of value developed specimens. One latent fingerprint made by tip area of finger and one latent fingerprint made by lower joint area of finger.
Twenty-three latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints following persons, whose palm prints are not contained Identification Division files:
Gary Evan Joseph Samdal, FBI #937638D
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Enc. (3) ()- Portland 1 - Minneapolis 1 - Las Vegas (164-60)
(Continued on next page)
1
John Edgar Hoover, Director 0
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-40701SAC, Seattle
December 7,. 1971
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Douglas Cooper, born 4-24-25, Cheshire, England Harry William Celk, born 10-3-35, Ohio, finger- .
1971
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Douglas Cooper, born 4-24-25, Cheshire, England Harry William Celk, born 10-3-35, Ohio, finger- . printed 9-12-61 by U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, D. C., their #117680, as applicant for seamans document
Latent print made by lower joint area of finger compared available prints these persons, but no .identifi- cation effected. Inked prints lower joint areas of fingers needed for conclusive comparisons.
Aforementioned latent prints also compared eli- mination prints of flight crew, which were previously sub- mitted by Minneapolis Division, but no identification effected. These elimination prints being retained Latent Fingerprint Section for comparison latent prints in possible future submissions this case.
Specimens enclosed.
This report supplements and confirms Butel of 12-3-71.
Photographic negative of specimen bearing hand- writing retained our files.
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LO #A-45410
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DB Cooper-40702 09 (Rev. 5- 18-7 1)
FBI
Transmit in
(Type in plaintext or code) Via
Airtel
{ Priority)
Date
12/7/71
TO: SAC, Albany LEGATS Ottawa.
5- 18-7 1)
FBI
Transmit in
(Type in plaintext or code) Via
Airtel
{ Priority)
Date
12/7/71
TO: SAC, Albany LEGATS Ottawa. Mexico City
FROM: Director, FBI (164-2111) "CHANGED !!....
NOR JAK
( This line for LEFT MARGIN.)
The title is marked "Changed" to reflect the code word "NORJAK" to facilitate the handling of the numerous communica- tions in connection with this investigation. This matter was formerly captioned, "Unsub; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, 11/24/71, CAA - Hijacking. 00: Seattle." All offices are instructed to use the code word "NORJAK" in all communications in this investigation.
In connection with the additional dissemination of the ransom list already furnished the field, all offices are instructed to further disseminate this list on any basis considered practical and appropriately advise the Bureau and office of origin of any positive information developed. The loot in this matter consists entirely of $20 bills and it is questionable that large banks and bank-type institutions would effectively screen their $20 bills due to the volume of this type of bill that would be handled.
consists entirely of $20 bills and it is questionable that large banks and bank-type institutions would effectively screen their $20 bills due to the volume of this type of bill that would be handled.
All offices should insure that the composite drawing of the unknown subject is thoroughly disseminated to parachute clubs and associated groups with particular attention being
2 - All Field Offices
(Do not type below this line.)
164-41-352
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_FILED DEC9 1971 FBI -- PORTLAND
2/3
DB Cooper-40703Airtel to SAC, Albany LEGATS Ottawa Mexico City
Re: NORJAK
given to individuals named Cooper whose description fits that of the unknown subject. All leads in this matter are to receive immediate and extensive investigative attention and are to be set out by telephone and confirmed by teletype. Keep the Bureau and the Seattle Office currently advised of all. pertinent developments.
Consider the unknown subject dangerous.
DB Cooper-40704
- 2 -PD 164-41 SE 164-81 JSG:pjb
1
SAS
The following investigation was conducted by and THOMAS J. DUGAN:
AT TROUTDALE, OREGON.
On December 6, 1971,
was contacted at his residence, concerning observation of what appeared to be "parachutes.
On December 6, 1971,
was contacted at his residence, concerning observation of what appeared to be "parachutes." pointed out the area where he observed the "parachutes. " SA conducted a ground search of the area with negative results.
On December 7, 1971, an aerial search of this area was conducted by SAs and DUGAN with negative results.
stated that
Neither .
nor could offer an explanation for the negative results of the ground and aerial searches.
stated that he would continue to observe the area and would contact the FBI immediately upon making any further sightings.
In view of the above, no further investigation is being conducted.
16.4-41-353
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On December 3, 1971,
"Oregon Journal"
telephonically contacted SA RONALD E. SHERK and
*
, suggested that
Oregon, looks very similar to the artist's conception of the hijacker. advised
, Portland, Oregon.
On December 6, 1971, advised that
on the night of November 24, 1971, he was in Medford, Oregon, and produced a
On December 6, 1971, advised that
on the night of November 24, 1971, he was in Medford, Oregon, and produced a receipt for the night's ,
lodging. from Portland to Medford on November 24, 1971, and returned to Portland on November 25, 1971. accompanied him on the trip.
104-11-354
thn J c/a Himmelsbach
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DB Cooper-40706
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole. December 7, 1971
JAMES DEWITT RANKIN, 13417 S. E. Wabash Street, Milwaukie, Oregon, telephone 659-5910 was interviewed at his residence and furnished the following information:
RANKIN advised he is currently employed as a cytonalogist technician at the Cytonology Reference Laboratories. 2905 S. E. Oak Grove Boulevard Milwaukiq, , Oregon.
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, Portland,
Oregon, RANKIN is a former paratrooper and was a member of the 308th Parachute Infantry Unit with the 82nd Airborne Division of the U. S. Army. He has approximately 25 parachute jumps to his credit. He has not parachuted since 1945 which is the year he received his discharge from the U.
He has approximately 25 parachute jumps to his credit. He has not parachuted since 1945 which is the year he received his discharge from the U. S. Army. He has an interest in parachuting, however, he has not made any jumps since in the military
because felt it would affect his insurance rates.
he
RANKIN worked at his laboratory until 5:00, the day of November 24, 1971, and spent the entire evening and the following day with one whose residence is Oregon. They spent Thanksgiving Day at the Oregon coast.
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The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

Name	JAMES	DEWITT RANKIN
Alias	Jim
Address	13417 S. E. Wabash Milwaukie, Oregon
Telephone	659-5910
Race	White
Sex	Male
Age	50
Date of Birth	November 13, 1921

12/1/71
Milwaukie, Oregon
PD 164-41-
355
On
File #.
of Birth	November 13, 1921

12/1/71
Milwaukie, Oregon
PD 164-41-
355
On
File #.
SE 164-81
SA
and
SA
/CLH: tam
Date dictated 12/3/71
by 91
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This document contains nother recommandations nor conclusions of the FB !. It is the property of the FBI and is tooned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-40707

PD	164-41
SE	164-81

Place of Birth Eyes	Roseburg, Oregon Blue
Hair	Reddish brown, turning gray near sideburns, parted on the right, bushy sideburns extending to the lower part of the ear
Complexion	Medium
Height	6'
Weight	170 pounds
Build	Medium
Scars and marks	Appendectomy scar
Maritalstatus
Wife
Place of Birth Eyes	Roseburg, Oregon Blue
Hair	Reddish brown, turning gray near sideburns, parted on the right, bushy sideburns extending to the lower part of the ear
Complexion	Medium
Height	6'
Weight	170 pounds
Build	Medium
Scars and marks	Appendectomy scar
Maritalstatus
Wife
Social Scurity
Number	542-18-5830
Occupa ton	Cytonalogist
U. S. Amy
Number	393 1 8893
Arrest noord	None
Characteistic	Wears prescription dark rimmed glasses

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The
noord	None
Characteistic	Wears prescription dark rimmed glasses

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DB Cooper-40708PD 164-41 SE 164-81 CLH: tam 1
The following investigation was conducted by *
SA
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
The following individuals were contacted at their respective departments on the dates indicated and no record was located which was identifiable with JAMES DEWITT RANKIN.'
December 2, 1971,
9 Records, * Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Portland, Oregon
2 Records, Portland Police Department, Portland, Oregon
December 2, 1971,
Credit Bureau Metro, Portland, Oregon
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FELED 6 DEC FBI - PORTLAND
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DB Cooper-40709OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY SCR EDITION GSA'FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
8
0
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (146-41) (P)
DATE: 12/8/71
FROM
: SA
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SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HI JACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
On 12/8/71 Sheriff WOODY JONES, Polk County, tele- phonically advised the writer that approximately four days prior to the hijacking of the above flight, he had talked with both of Dallas, Oregon.
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HI JACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
On 12/8/71 Sheriff WOODY JONES, Polk County, tele- phonically advised the writer that approximately four days prior to the hijacking of the above flight, he had talked with both of Dallas, Oregon. b6
They had advised JONES that they had observed a skydiver in the vicinity of Interstate 5 and the Wilsonville exit, descend- ing in an orange parachute after dark.
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DALLAS, ORE.
PORTLAND
AT. POLK COUNTY SO, OREGON: Will contact Sheriff
WOODY JONES and determine the addresses for and and, if appropriate, interview thereafter. b6
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SALEM RA -DALLAS CONTACT WINE CONTENT SEC SER 361 A
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2- Portland
ya JMW/gle (2)
164-41-357
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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TO
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
12/9/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS G. ACKERMAN
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Hi jacking of Northwest
Airlines
Portland, Oregon
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Springfield, Oregon, Police Department report
dated 11/28/71, (serial number 140).
ACKERMAN
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Hi jacking of Northwest
Airlines
Portland, Oregon
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Springfield, Oregon, Police Department report
dated 11/28/71, (serial number 140).
Negative attempts were made to contact Junction City, Oregon, on 12/2, 3,6/71.
Junction
On 12/7/71, City, Oregon, advised that
who so far as she knows
in the Longview, Washington, area, She stated that the suggestion that he might be the unknown hijacker is ridiculous. She stated that is approxi-
mately years of age, however, is well over 614" in height, has a slender build, she estimates he weighs approximately 170-175 pounds. She stated he does drink moderately, but could in no way be considered to an alcoholic. To the best of her knowledge
She stated she does not know if he was working over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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DATE:
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FROM
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SUBJECT: UNSUB ;
Hi jacking of Northwest
Airlines Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
EXTORTION
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On 12/1/71, . telephone stated she did not recog- nize the artist's concepthon of the person who hi jacked Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on 11/24/71. She stated the artist's conception did not resemble who lives .
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stated she would ask the interviewing agents when he returned to Portland
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has not xx contacted the interviewing agents. In view of the fact writer is assigned full-time to a fisur, no attempt is being made to contact
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DB Cooper-40715WM W. TERREEt 198 W. BURNSIDE (#169) PORTLAND, ORES 97209
FBI Agent in Charge Portland, Ort
Sir; As a "senior citizen"I have time to think, So Si put down a few suggestions for
BURNSIDE (#169) PORTLAND, ORES 97209
FBI Agent in Charge Portland, Ort
Sir; As a "senior citizen"I have time to think, So Si put down a few suggestions for your search of highjacken "D. B. Cooper" - that may stimulate you.
1. Obviously then what a strong need for his act. (a) posily a gambling dest, (b) as threat from the Cram's Syndicate.
(C) something else that was important to kens (b) was that significaing in the hyadding there on the West Coast. 2. This man might, because of the deve skin "be protected by
NO Spanish- Amancan miquestão, ACTION
(a) powali the chavez grupo semion of laly. ? Mg (b) smuggled to Mexico in a private plane?
3. The reported letter from him to local newspapers are probably phonics. Why?
2) he had inon self- control
Is he has probably gon sidetuno, montale and wear ering now , His exeglave probably had plains glass "lense"
(C) heo planning was perfect. DB Cooper-40716 (d ) I don't see hand as violator of his act, by throwing money around in public, It is inconsistent.
(el He either had an accompliar(man) modo pertado hamo rapor a car - or else he was a loner.
(d ) I don't see hand as violator of his act, by throwing money around in public, It is inconsistent.
(el He either had an accompliar(man) modo pertado hamo rapor a car - or else he was a loner.
(1) he probably was in a Pottand hideout before the plane landed in Resso He may stro be there ..
(1) more likely a house, not an apartmentis Houses offer less contact with other peoples and it could be well strated with food & white he grew have" .The newspaper " composito drawing " of humi tels the Jamblico little, a Profile of his face would tell movers " So would suck indications as his voice- tone ( hugh or low register) , his walk to ( particularly how bes wolds his armed in walking ) , then he's stance (was the event, or slumped over) when he brought him ticket, Del he made the airport bus, w go by private can! If the latter, the hat an accomplice. I don't see the latter ar al woman for women talks two mucher Ho probably has no arrest record of is jet- comoich. He might have a record for the Vet Admins from the Korean war period with facial hair grown , he might fais for a few ? The money could have been for buying drugs to "saturato" Portland, It is possible, though undley,
The money could have been for buying drugs to "saturato" Portland, It is possible, though undley, that's he is an accepted member of a business firm - or even owner of one that faced a shortage. as such, his associates might ( unknowingly) protect him because they cannot concerns him and anything but respectalto , Could he be a profession man ?
you probably have claves from those who observed kem? when the took his parachute training. Waw this in a school? Or did he learn in the Ant Force?
most people who are still in the work force, or are employed of self employed are too busy with them own problems to make observations on people no public! We older people have the time, but few of us are Framil observert,
I hope you cutito livio
DB Cooper-407173.00 Concluding, Jave a hunch that "D,B. Coopers" hijacking may be imitated possibly in the Spring and unlikely out have on the West Coast. this suggests that all parachute training schach from now on should thoroughly investigate new applicantin The next "Cooper" might be younger, possibly a Vietnam veteran of the Air Force, Why?
this suggests that all parachute training schach from now on should thoroughly investigate new applicantin The next "Cooper" might be younger, possibly a Vietnam veteran of the Air Force, Why? Because UI more recent experience and (2) tougher? (It is not many people who can't deve out of a plane at anytime even to saw that lives if the plant caught on fire)
There was something in this mano behavior that those who saw kami ( ticket seller, vistine hosters) still know, but don't realize they day Or believe unimportant. Det"Cooper" differ from most passengers in any way at all -more friendly, more talkative, eto ito ito, Could her once have been and employee of the airline he hijacked ?
Many have creative ideas of portecting aciplants from just such an art of "Cooperio", but who can copyrantes an idea? and payment for a good idea would be little if anything: So creative ideas die a booming " I've such an idea , but wouldn't offer it don't even if askaber Perhafer through a "mund tanto" like RAND, I might gave my suggestion, The latter wand know if worthwhile ( and see payment was fitting) .
if anything: So creative ideas die a booming " I've such an idea , but wouldn't offer it don't even if askaber Perhafer through a "mund tanto" like RAND, I might gave my suggestion, The latter wand know if worthwhile ( and see payment was fitting) . But 2 consider this as longshot a pipe dream! DB Cooper-40718
As a veteran, as an american whose aucunty data in america to 1610 - I hope you watch this criminal. W. W. Terrett164-41-36
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DB Cooper-40719 Los Angeles, California December 8, 197I.
F. B. I. Portland, Oregon
Dear Friends :
I promised I wouldn't drop you any more letters in regard to the missing plane hijacker for the $200,000. but I weakened again this morning-Wed. the 8th of December. I don't suppose you mind either if I can supply information that might help you. I guess I have written about seven letters in all and most of them are supposition, but still I am a spiritual man in a way and words that have kept coming thru me may be helpful in the case. If you put all the words together side by side they sure make sense and fit together some way like a cross word puzzle.
If you put all the words together side by side they sure make sense and fit together some way like a cross word puzzle. I think you will find this true in the end. The trouble with me is I am impulsive and try to work too hard on a case and might get things all balled up in my own mind. I relaxed monday and tuesday and was going to forget the case, but tuesday nite, that was last nite I was thinking again of the case and decided to put the parts together again or try to fit in the pieced. It was good for me to relax from the case, because I contacted my guardian angel yesterday and I haven't been contacting her of late and she is very seldom wrong. I remember she contacted me at the first of the case and said' he never made it 'he never made it. That would mean he is dead someplace in a field. I heard the world field.
I was thinking last nite if I were the man and noticed that it was getting cold in the plane. I would probably get ready to get out in a hurry. I would look at my money in the sack and' go over and open up a parachute and get a rope or piece of clothe and tie it up tight and then strap a
I would look at my money in the sack and' go over and open up a parachute and get a rope or piece of clothe and tie it up tight and then strap a parachute on my back and probably tie another one on the front of me and get the heck out of there holding the bag in one hand with my brief case inside the bag. The spirit also gave me another word last nite -- it said he connected-this means perhaps that he tied two parachutes together somehow. They might have become entangles and he plummeted down to earth and died. The strange thing is why hasnt he been found. I think the flying time for him was between 12 minutes and :55 minutes. Somewhere in the lapse of time. I don't know the exact glidepath of the plane, so I am hampered in that respect, but somewhere in that lapse of time and space you will probably find your man and I believe you will find him dead, because I actually believe he was a dumbell and not too smart. If he was smart he would have dressed warmer and then too, he would have had pals working with him on the ground. My latest belief then, is that he was a dumbell and is dead .
If he was smart he would have dressed warmer and then too, he would have had pals working with him on the ground. My latest belief then, is that he was a dumbell and is dead .. The spirit gave me a word last nite and it was 'settlers' I heard the word before the monday after the caper. I was trying to figure what it meant and the nearest I can figure it refers to a settlement , a wagon train, or emmigrant train. There is the words -Lewis and Clark on the map near Marys Corner, Wasy It might mean the particular area where he fell was covered by early settlers. The word farmer came thru me and of course, connected and then those other words such as ford which could mean a' Ford car or it in this case could mean to ford a river. the word union could mean two rivers and the word ferry could mean ferry accross the river. I actually, believe now that He came down between two rivers. The Deschutes and Skookumchuch and of course the Nisqually rivers look important to me. Probably between the Deschutes and Skookunchuck rivers would be the place he came down and the word union medmontwo rivers and the word ford meant he had to ford them!
Probably between the Deschutes and Skookunchuck rivers would be the place he came down and the word union medmontwo rivers and the word ford meant he had to ford them! If he was alive and made it then he forded a river and the word. faitwoordd-mean-near a gathering place such as a historical monument or LA Forid morte; It could have been on the Lewis, and Clark trail. My idea now, however, is that it was near Vall, Washington. A pinpoint on the mape here would be a good idea.
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As I said before, I contacted my guardian angel yesterday and as I was concentrating on the subject she suid' Te didn't stay in ther long' I think this is a good lead- He wasn't very long in that cold plane. I used to work in a small town called Grand Joulee in # There was a drug store that I used to go to for a alt or ice cream back in those days and the name of it was Vic and Vals. That is why I said Vall, Washington might be a good scene of operation. My guardian angel yesterday said -have a malt. She knows I never have one any more. That night I started to look at the map and there is this town called Vall and a person could fan out in what looks
That night I started to look at the map and there is this town called Vall and a person could fan out in what looks like some pretty wild country around there along those three rivers. That is where I think now that he is down. Why the hellicopte's have not picked up the chutes is a mystery. It might take some hiking in there to find him. The word narrow came thru me, too. Maybe a narrow neck of land or narrow ledge signifies what it means. I am beginning to discount that he ever got as far as Portland without outside help.
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I am beginning to believe he was a loner, altho the phrase come thru me- He had four and then broke off. That this means is a mystery to me. I noticed that four men got aray at Phoenix the other day in a lite plane and left behind over a hundred thousand dollars worth of Marijuana. I think this guy was a dope alright, because the spirit has said - he was a drugger-He was a drugger. He probably drank, too and I don't think he was very bright. I think the place to search, then, is east of Vall, Jash.
He probably drank, too and I don't think he was very bright. I think the place to search, then, is east of Vall, Jash. in an east and south or north direction along those rivers. I would be willing to bet two dollard to a donut ( to a burnside ) donut that I A: right. It might be that some farmer is going to find him or already has. Some dishonest person might bury him and the chute; and keep the hoard of money. In this case I would look for the money if it was marked to show up in one of those small towns like Vall, Cinebar or salkun or Marys Corner. My preference is Vall right at the present time. The area West of Snoqualmie National Forest. This reminds me too, of the spirit. One day it said near a Federal. I didn't get the last of the Phrase and now this might be very important -- Just west of Snoqualmie Nat'l. Forest between the road leading along cinebar and north to the Skookumchuch and Deschutes River. This looks hot to me now and I almost feel like doing some hiking myself and coming up ther and doing a little road work myself, but guess I won't.
This looks hot to me now and I almost feel like doing some hiking myself and coming up ther and doing a little road work myself, but guess I won't. My idea of course is supposition, but you can't go against the words that I hive and the phrases that came thru me. When you put all the words and phrases together, they make sense. I fly off on a tangent, sometimes and try to rush too fast into the enigma. Right now I could almost draw a line between huckleberry mountain and Vall and hit the jackpot in my mind's eye, however. Sincerely,
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URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
SACRAMENTO
FROM:
SAN DIEGO (164-91)
SUSPIETS LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK
NO PO LEADS
. UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAĄ -. HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SAN DIEGO, DECEMBER ONE LAST.
RE: SUSPECT LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES CONTACTED RE SUSPECT GILPATRICK AT EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS : EL CENTRO, PD, IMPERIAL COUNTY
RE: SUSPECT LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES CONTACTED RE SUSPECT GILPATRICK AT EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS : EL CENTRO, PD, IMPERIAL COUNTY SO, IMPERIAL VALLEY CREDIT BUREAU, IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, U.S. POST OFFICE, AND ROSS FLYING SERVICE.
AERO CROP DUSTERS, BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED GILPATRICK IS UNKNOWN TO HER AND IS NOT CURRENT EMPLOYED AND NEVER HAS BEEN WITH AERO CROP DUSTERS.
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COMPOSITE OF UNSUB UNFAMILIAR.
FARM AIR COMPANY, ADVISED GILPATRICK UNKNOWN TO HIN AS CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE. ADVISED APPROXIMATELY TWENTYONE CROP DUSTER PILOTS OPERATING IN IMPERIAL VALLEY ACQUAINTED WITH ALL OF THEM. . NONE OF THE TWENTYONE FIT DESCRIPTION OF GILPATRICK OR RESEMBLE COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
ADVISED APPROXIMATELY TWENTYONE CROP DUSTER PILOTS OPERATING IN IMPERIAL VALLEY ACQUAINTED WITH ALL OF THEM. . NONE OF THE TWENTYONE FIT DESCRIPTION OF GILPATRICK OR RESEMBLE COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
STATED ALL CROP DUSTING PILOTS MUST BE LICENSED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ATTSACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.
FOR INFORMATION SACRAMENTO, PORTLAND DIVISION ADVISED DETECTIVE 3 KULTNONAH COUNTY SO, PORTLAND, ! ADVISED HE RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT LEE JOSEPH GILPATRICK RESEMBLED ARTIST SKETCH OF UNSUB. GILPATRICK DESCRIBED WIA, BORN JUNE THIRTEEN THIRTYTWO, FIVE FEET ELEVEN, ONE HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES. STATED
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GILPATRICK SERVED TRE AT WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY FOR ARMED ROBBERY, THAT HE WAS A SKYDIVER AND WAS KNOWN TO BE OPERATING A DUST CROP PLANE IN EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA. . SACRAMENTO. WILL REVIEW RECORDS OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT GILPATRICK, IS CURRENTLY LICENSED AS A CROP DUST PILOT TO ASCERTAIN
WILL REVIEW RECORDS OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT GILPATRICK, IS CURRENTLY LICENSED AS A CROP DUST PILOT TO ASCERTAIN HIS CURRENT RES TUENCE.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS . PENDING. AIR MAIL, COPY TO PORTLAND. END .
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE: 12/10/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT:
ELIMINATED
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On 12/10/71, 11:00 a.m., , telephone , advised he had been in the Industrial Branch of the First National Bank of Oregon, 1640 N. W. 19th, Portland, Oregon, at 10:00 a.m. this morning. He advised an individual who appeared similar to the artist's sketch of the hijacker was in the bank. He described the individual as being 5'6"-5'7", 150 pounds, wearing blue satin bellbottoms, dark raincoat, black hair, hooked nose, receding hairline, and a dark complexion, said the individual left the bank
He described the individual as being 5'6"-5'7", 150 pounds, wearing blue satin bellbottoms, dark raincoat, black hair, hooked nose, receding hairline, and a dark complexion, said the individual left the bank in a blue Volkswagen, Oregon license ·
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stated bears no resemblance to the composite photograph she saw in the newspaper as that of the person responsible for hijacking a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727, November 24, 1971. is approximately five feet ten inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds.
further advised, as far as she knows knows nothing about skydiving or parachutes.
is approximately five feet ten inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds.
further advised, as far as she knows knows nothing about skydiving or parachutes.
stated, according to her records
was working in Portland on November 24, 1971. He was there all day and did not leave until after 5:00 PM.
concluded by saying
and is one of her
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 12/8/71.
telephonically advised:
Donald Pacific Parachute Center, Donald, Oregon,
She noticed no activity at the parachute center during the day of 11/22/71, although the center usually has somebody around during the day. She believes a plane flew out of there the night of the hijacking, time not recalled, which is unusal. Further, recently, she noticed that members of the parachute center were catching a football thrown from a plane, and they have parachute drops in all kinds of weather.
Further, recently, she noticed that members of the parachute center were catching a football thrown from a plane, and they have parachute drops in all kinds of weather. She recalls last winter that two of them jumped in windy, snowy weather.
She added that there are frequently cars at the center at unusual times, 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. in the morning. She feels this possibly is due to concern on the part of the members of the parachute center as to possible vandalism, or other action against their property ·
Aurora, has observed something feels would be of interest to the FBI in captioned case. She declined to elaborate on what type of information might
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have, and she indicated that would like to be contacted by the FBI.
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SKY DIVER BETWEEN WOODBURN + WILSONVILLE.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NWAL Flight 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71
HIJACKING;EXTORTION.
REI SER 357
Reference. telcall from SA NORMAN B. BELFREY this date.
On 12/10/71 Chief Criminal Deputy HANK DOUGHERTY of the Polk County Sheriff's Office .Dallas, Oregon in the absence of Sheriff WOODY JONES advised that resides at b6 b7C
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On their way to Portland they near Woodburn, Oregon. Shortly after they started out again, and somewhere between Woodburn and Wilsonville; they noticed a skydiver coming down in an Orange. parachute west of the highway (15) about } to } mile. At the time, he was nearly to the ground and they observed him only for a few moments.
parachute west of the highway (15) about } to } mile. At the time, he was nearly to the ground and they observed him only for a few moments. The time was between 12 noon. and 2 pm, .He was unable to furnish a description of the man they saw.
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DB Cooper-40737* JOHNSTON J EPH HENRY
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ARRESTED 11-19-71 OPLIC 4005 NE 69TH PTLD ARREST # A99392 OFFICER 347-48 DR FULCHER 1800 CHG OP-CHAUF VIOL VEH 60 DODG PAU282 WA 30-1 DISTRICT COURT PENDLETON
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DB Cooper-40738 STATE OF OREGON STATE BUREAU OF IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION Department of State Police SALEM NOV 2 5 1971
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By G, A. Kanz Director

ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	DEPARTMENT AND NUMBER	NAME	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
1-10-47	PD San Francisco, Cal. #86053	Joseph Henry JOHNSON	Susp. Sec. 245 PC	5-12-47, 90 dac Ss $ 50. fine on chg of Sec 242 PC
8-23-50	SO Colville, Wn. #1818	Joseph Henry JOHNSON	2nd deg aslt.	pending
1-17-54	SO Kolso, Wne #31067	Joe H. JOHNSTON	Rape	dism
L-17-54	PD Longview, Wn. #3768	Joe H. JOHNSTON	Inv. of rape	Tor SO
8-2-55 .
Kanz Director

ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	DEPARTMENT AND NUMBER	NAME	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
1-10-47	PD San Francisco, Cal. #86053	Joseph Henry JOHNSON	Susp. Sec. 245 PC	5-12-47, 90 dac Ss $ 50. fine on chg of Sec 242 PC
8-23-50	SO Colville, Wn. #1818	Joseph Henry JOHNSON	2nd deg aslt.	pending
1-17-54	SO Kolso, Wne #31067	Joe H. JOHNSTON	Rape	dism
L-17-54	PD Longview, Wn. #3768	Joe H. JOHNSTON	Inv. of rape	Tor SO
8-2-55 .	SO Marion, Ark. #7138	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Aslto & Batt.	F & C
6-18-57	PD Portland, Ore. #35463	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	 Aslt & Beat (Att rape)	6-26-57, 550. fine
6-30-59	SO Portland, Ore+ #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Asit.
fine
6-30-59	SO Portland, Ore+ #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Asit. w/a dang. weapon	30 das in JI. susp
2-29-60	PD Memphis, Tenn. #71468	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	inv (S.Po - susp bad chks suap con man)	$16 .- 026. 3-1-50 on che of speed. NDL
7-23-60	SO Los Angeles, Cal. #8713-561	Joseph H. JOHNSTON	drk driv (msd)
P-2-60	SO Los Angeles,Cal. #B-715504	Joe Henry JOHNSTON	drk driv (msd)	164-41-369
11-14-60	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON (OVER)	Contempt of Crt. (Non-support)	60 das Jail INDEXED. 5 23

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DB Cooper-40739 PAGE 2
STATE OF OREGON STATE BU. AU OF IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION Department of State Police SALEM
The following is a transcript of the record, including the most recently reported data, concerning OSB Number FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
AU OF IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION Department of State Police SALEM
The following is a transcript of the record, including the most recently reported data, concerning OSB Number FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
F. B. I. Number
By
Director

ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	DEPARTMENT AND NUMBER	NAME	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
4-21-61	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSON	L by bailee	Rel for lack of evidence 4-25-61
11-2-61	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Cont of court (Non-support)
1-28-62	PD Portland, Ore. #35463	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	J-Walk/inv asit U robb AWDW
1-31-62	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Aslt & robb armed
8-3-62	PD Columbus, Miss. #2812	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	False pretense ( Issuing worthless chks)	60 das on 2 cts 120 das on Co Farm
3-20-63	OSPrison, Columbus, Chio #116859	Joe H.
Number
By
Director

ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	DEPARTMENT AND NUMBER	NAME	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
4-21-61	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSON	L by bailee	Rel for lack of evidence 4-25-61
11-2-61	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Cont of court (Non-support)
1-28-62	PD Portland, Ore. #35463	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	J-Walk/inv asit U robb AWDW
1-31-62	SO Portland, Ore. #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Aslt & robb armed
8-3-62	PD Columbus, Miss. #2812	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	False pretense ( Issuing worthless chks)	60 das on 2 cts 120 das on Co Farm
3-20-63	OSPrison, Columbus, Chio #116859	Joe H. JOHNSTON	Forg 4 c/a	1-20
3-29-64	50 Portland, Oreo #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Show Cause Order iss 5-31-63, (Orig chg:
JOHNSTON	Forg 4 c/a	1-20
3-29-64	50 Portland, Oreo #39691	Joseph Henry JOHNSTON	Show Cause Order iss 5-31-63, (Orig chg: Robb by putting in fear, Not being armed
with a dang weap)	Prob revoked & sent to NMT 2 yrs at OSPrison
4-24-64
4-30-64	OSPrison, Salem, Ore. #30224	Joseph H. JOHNSTON	Robb by putting in fear not being armed with a dang weapon (Multnomah Co.)	2 yrs Disch 8-3-55
Swoichled only on il': reass and or	: MA Oregon	nd Investigation Building
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DB Cooper-407404-20-62, SO, Multnomah County, Portland, Ors. f == , as Joseph H. JOHNSTON, R.B.P.I.F.N.R.A.W.A.D.W., sent to 3 yrs. prob. (per inf rec from the OSBd of Par. & Prob. letter dated 5-1-62) Multnomah Co. revoked JOHNSTON'S prob on 4-24-64 and sent him to 2 yrs OSPrison, (Per inf rec from the OSBd of Par & Prob letter dated 4-29-64.
revoked JOHNSTON'S prob on 4-24-64 and sent him to 2 yrs OSPrison, (Per inf rec from the OSBd of Par & Prob letter dated 4-29-64. )
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DATE:
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employed by
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determine if
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Via TELETYPE	URGENT	#004
(Priority)

TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 P NORJAK.
Via TELETYPE	URGENT	#004
(Priority)

TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1 P NORJAK.
REFER SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER EIGHT, SEVENTY ONE, AND PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE.
SUSPECT -- JOHN GORDON HOSKINS.
REAIRTEL REQUESTS HOSKINS BE LOCATED AND HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, BE ESTABLISHED. HOSKINS WAS ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT BY WITNESS . PORTLAND WILL NOT COVER LEAD AT CASCADE LOCKS UNLESS OTHER- WISE ADVISED BY SEATTLE.
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(Priority) 005
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
1 P NORJAK.
SUMMARY TELETYPE. PORTLAND IS CONTINUING TO COVER LOOK ALIKE LEADS BUT NO DEFINITE INFORMATION RE IDENTITY OF HIJACKER HAS BEEN DEVELOPED. 1-Portland
NBB: smp (1)
144-41-371
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1-Portland
NBB: smp (1)
144-41-371
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DB Cooper-40744010 MP PI PLAIN
700PM NITEL 12-10-71 AGL
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI 164-2111
PORTLAND 164-41 SEATTLE 164-81 WFO 164-69
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
PALDA V. GALOPE
NORJAK
RE WFO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS DATED TWELVE SEVEN SEVENTYONE (SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE).
SUSPECT'S PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NORHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES
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BOTH STEWARDESSES ADVISED GALOPE NOT IDENT WITH HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS UNAVAILABLE FOR PHOTO DISPLAY UNTIL TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTYONE. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END
FBI POTLAND GEO CLR
14Y-41-372

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ANCHORAGE (VIA WASHINGTON D.C.)
BUTTE
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
ELIMINATED
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RE BT NITEL ELEVEN TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE TO AN, PD, SE, AND SE NITEL TWELVE EIGHT SEVENTYONE TO PD . SUSPECT :
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PERSONALLY CONTACTED BY SA AT
, DALLAS, OREGON AND IT WAS OBSERVED HE HAS
AND STATES HE WORKED ON ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. HE DOES NOT RESEMBLE ARTIST'S SKETCH OF HIJACKER. MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS, SALEM, OREGON DES- CRIBE AS DOB INCHES, WEIGHT ONE SIX ZERO POUNDS . END
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TO
NEW YORK (164-627)
SEATTLE
PORTLAND
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
F
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NORJAK
RE NEW YORK AIRTEL DECEMBER FOUR. TWO LATENT FINGERPRINTS DEVELOPED FOURTH PAGE ARTICLE, Q TWELVE. LATENT FINGERPRINTS NOT IDENTICAL PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LATENT FINGERPRINTS THIS CASE OR FINGERPRINTS GARY EVAN JOSEPH SAMDAL, FBI NUMBER NINE THREE SEVEN SIX THREE EIGHT D; , FBI NUMBER
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FINGERPRINTS NOT IDENTICAL PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LATENT FINGERPRINTS THIS CASE OR FINGERPRINTS GARY EVAN JOSEPH SAMDAL, FBI NUMBER NINE THREE SEVEN SIX THREE EIGHT D; , FBI NUMBER
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HARRY WILLIAM CELK, BORN OCTOBER THREE, NINETEEN THIRTYFIVE,
OHIO; DOUGLAS COOPER, BORN APRIL TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN TWENTYFIVE, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND; AND
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FBI NUMBER
4
IVY 11.374
CONFIRMING.
INDEXED SERNUZA ..._ FILED.
END.
DECI 0 1971 FAL-FURILAND 16NRØ54 WA PLAIN
7:24PM URGENT 12-10-71 TMT TO PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) IP
D. B. COOPER
NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND AIRTEL DECEMBER TWO. LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE AND LETTER NOT IDENTICAL FINGER-
PRINTS OF GARY EVAN JOSEPH SAMDAL, FBI NUMBER NINE THREE SEVEN SIX THREE EIGHT D; FBI NUMBER
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FBI NUMBER
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HARRY WILLIAM CELK, BORN OCTOBER THREE NINETEEN THIRTYFIVE, OHIO PAREN FINGERPRINTED BY U.S. COAST GUARD SEPTEMBER TWELVE SIXTYONE, NUMBER ONE ONE SEVEN SIX EIGHT ZERO FOR APPLICANT FOR SEAMANS DOCUMENT END PAREN; DOUGLAS COOPER, BORN APRIL TWENTY- FOUR NINETEEN TWENTYFIVE, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND; FBI NUMBER
LEAD
ELIMINATION PRINTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED.
TWELVE SIXTYONE, NUMBER ONE ONE SEVEN SIX EIGHT ZERO FOR APPLICANT FOR SEAMANS DOCUMENT END PAREN; DOUGLAS COOPER, BORN APRIL TWENTY- FOUR NINETEEN TWENTYFIVE, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND; FBI NUMBER
LEAD
ELIMINATION PRINTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED. CONFIRMING.
END FBI PORTLAND GOE CLR
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PORTLAND . (164-41)
KANSAS CITY
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJACK
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RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER NINE LAST.
SUSPECTS:
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ON DECEMBER NINE LAST,
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
ADVISED HE TOOK
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COULD FURNISH NO:
INFORMATION CONCERNING CURRENT WHEREABOUTS, CLAIMS
PORTLAND WAS NOT DISCUSSED, KNOWS OF NO ASSOCIATES OF NORTHWEST END PAGE ONE
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164-497 UNITED STATES, AND DOES NOT KNOW OR ANYONE
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LOCATED LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
RECORD FOR FB I NUMBER
LOCATED LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
ALL PERSONS INTERVIEWED THIS PHASE PLEDGED TO NOTIFY FBI
IF WHEREABOUTS OF OR ANY OTHER DETAILS END PAGE TWO
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POSSIBLY RELATED ARE LEARNED. ALL AGREE
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CRIMES.
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WAS WANTED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES, LOCATION UNKNOWN, AND THEREFORE, REFUSED TO TALK TO POLICE. STATED HE WOULD RETURN TO KANSAS CITY
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AREA AND
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-40751LA 164-497
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AT KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: INTERVIEW
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AS SET OUT IN REFERENCED TELETYPE DECEMBER NINE LAST, TO ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS OF AND IDENTIFY ALLEGED ASSOCIATES FROM KANSAS CITY.
INKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END
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DB Cooper-40752 NR 001 MP PLAIN 138 PM NITEL 12-12-71 BLB
TO: DIRECTOR 164-2111 HOUSTON 164-118 JACKSON PORTLAND 164-41 SALT LAKE CITY SEATTLE 164-81 WFO' 164-69
RALPH V.
END
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DB Cooper-40752 NR 001 MP PLAIN 138 PM NITEL 12-12-71 BLB
TO: DIRECTOR 164-2111 HOUSTON 164-118 JACKSON PORTLAND 164-41 SALT LAKE CITY SEATTLE 164-81 WFO' 164-69
RALPH V. GALOPE
FROM: MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
NORJAK.
RE SUSPECT : OLIVER REESE BOYD,
SUSPECT: RALPH V. GALOPE
PHOTOS OF BOYD AND GALOPE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
STEWARDESS
ON TWELVE TWELVE SEVENTYONE.
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ADVISED NEITHER SUSPECT IDENT WITH HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END
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12/12/71 11:45A
FBI PORTLAND CLR
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TO: SEATTLE (164-81) LOS ANGELES
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2 PAGES
NORJAK
RE MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER NINE, SEVENTYONE.
WEST LINN, OREGON, ADVISED HE IS
SAME ADDRESS. ADVISED ON
DECEMBER THREE, LAST, CLYDE KENNEDY
HE ADVISED CLYDE KENNEDY AND HE IS A NATIONALLY KNOWN JUDGE RESIDING AT NINE TWO ONE ONE LA TUNA CANYON ROAD, SUN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
ADVISED ON
DECEMBER THREE, LAST, CLYDE KENNEDY
HE ADVISED CLYDE KENNEDY AND HE IS A NATIONALLY KNOWN JUDGE RESIDING AT NINE TWO ONE ONE LA TUNA CANYON ROAD, SUN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
ADVISED KENNEDY CLOSELY RESEMBLES THE SKETCH OF THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT; HOWEVER, KENNEDY IS DEFINITELY NOT HIM.
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HE DESCRIBED KENNEDY AS WHITE MALE, AGE FIFTYFIVE, BUT LOOKS FIFTY; FIVE FEET, NINE INCHES; ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE POUNDS; BROWN HAIR; BLUE EYES; AND WEARS DARK GLASSES MOST OF THE TIME. PORTLAND CONDUCTING NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING KENNEDY.
LOS ANGELES DISCONTINUE EFFORTS TO LOCATE
. PENDING.
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#002
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Date:
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TO:
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FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1 PAGE
NORJAK
SUSPECT:
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX,
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TO:
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FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1 PAGE
NORJAK
SUSPECT:
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
DETERMINED TO BE
PORTLAND,
EMPLOYER,
STATED
WAS AT WORK ON
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR AND TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYONE. HAS MINOR TRAFFIC TICKET WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE. NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE. PERSONAL APPEARANCE VARIES GREATLY FROM DESCRIPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT. + 144-41-378
PENDING.
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7:57PM NITEL 12/11/71 JAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
KANSAS CITY (164-80)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (64-220) 1P
NORJAK. b6 RE LA TEL TO SE, PD, KC, AND SF, DEC. NINE, LAST, RE
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, ADVISED
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INSTANT DATE KANSAS CITY, QUESTIONING THE FBI INQUIRY CONCERNING HIM. HE ADVISED THA HE WOULD NOT TALK TO FBI AGENTS PRIOR TO SEEING HIS LAWYER, AND THAT HE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY HIJACKING.
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KC ATTEMPT TO CONTACT KANSAS CITY, AND ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOV. TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DEC 1 3 1971 FBI -PORTLAND,
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F. 3. I.
Gentlemen:
Yesterday I dropped you a line or two about the case of the missing 3200,000 air Jack. I mentioned the word settler or settlers had come thru me and today the word railroad came thru me and I remember the word came thru me hhe nite of the Hijack. Just what it means I don't know, but I started to make out a little map showing the railroads and I think the spirit felt sorry for me and now I am sure I have the hottest clue to the case yet. The word c.ame thru loud and clear. It said 90 miles. I think this is very definitely something to go to work on. I don't know the exact glide path of the plane from seattle-Tacoma airport and I don't know for sure if I am right with my crude map,
I don't know the exact glide path of the plane from seattle-Tacoma airport and I don't know for sure if I am right with my crude map, but you might have an expert check the right map and ascertain where the district is just (90-miles from Seattle airport ). I get it around the Kaluma river region or possibly around pigeon springs in Cowlitz county, Washington. You were all looking around Woodland and I get it about .12 miles or so above Foodland. The fact that the spirit said he was sitting in a seater might mean he is sitting in a ditch or creek in there dead or then too, he might be sitting in a Swivel chair in some office laughing at the world with the two hundred grand. According to what my guardian angel said- No He wasn't in the plane long and 'He never Made itseems to reaffirm to me that 90 miles might be just about the right distance, because it don't take a plane long to fly this distance. How many minutes does it take? Then the caper was first nulled about even two days before it the spirit "ad sroken thru me about a Spring.
Then the caper was first nulled about even two days before it the spirit "ad sroken thru me about a Spring. Do you remember in one of my first previous letters? I thot it was a spring down near Mill city, but when I measured the distance on my crude map- it came out pigeon spring. I thot the word union might have meant two railroads or two rivers coming together. Bewteen Rainier and Roy Jashington the N. P. runs a railroad line and then another spur track runs below it and parallel to it as I have dr ... on the map of mine. I think the tip of the day now. is the idea- of 90-miles from takeoff. Avery good olue. Sometimes I get words that don't have anything to do with this case as for instance two days ago I was walking down the street and the spirit said'subs'. Today I saw the headlines in the paper-Russian Sub fired on by Pakistan. Then I woke up this morning the spirit manifested thru me and said they are 'going to bomb the buildings again' This means another rash of bombings. Once before when the spirit said this -- They bombed the Bank of America at Isle of Vista up near San Francisco.
Once before when the spirit said this -- They bombed the Bank of America at Isle of Vista up near San Francisco. Spirit also said this morning that Fidel Castro was raiding us. This means that sombebody from mainland Juba is slipping into our country and is highly skilled at the use of explosives. 
ACTION CHRB
I wish I had a camp and about 100 young men about or between the age of 20 and ,40 and I would train them to have the holy ghost. If I had it now I could tell you many things. It takes about a year of training to produce men with the holy ghost and they will never know under the existing conditions.
Hope my new clue spirit gave me (90 miles) will crack the case.
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I notice the Southern Pacific runs a railroad coming in from the south -- Maybe Mr. Jooper went over the city of Portland ind hopped out south of the city and o ught a freight train the nite of copper. (Just supposition)
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DB Cooper-40760DB Cooper-40761adi TIONAL FOHN NO. 10 MAY 18 EDITION OSA FPMR (4 CHR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE: 12/12/71
· FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
NO PO LEADS
SA FBI, Seattle telephonically advised that a man fitting the description of hyjacker was questioned by Seattle Airport Police before boarding to Portland on
SAP determined person to be
DOB 519".
· FROM :SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
NO PO LEADS
SA FBI, Seattle telephonically advised that a man fitting the description of hyjacker was questioned by Seattle Airport Police before boarding to Portland on
SAP determined person to be
DOB 519". 170#, wearing camel's
mir full length overcoat, SA advised that SAP failed to obtain home address or occupatio n and requested that FBI. Portland obtain same from
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residence
Alaska
Employed by
current v . in Portland
Alaska Drivers License
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FEI - PORTLAND
Acetic. PB
1010-104-01
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164-81-381 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1082 EDITION GSA FPMR (41.CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
12/13/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
0
At 12:50 p.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
12/13/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
0
At 12:50 p.m., 12/11/71, D , Vancouver, Washington , telephonically contacted the Portland Office and requested information as to whether or not there is a reward for identifying the person who recently hijacked a Northwest- Orient Airlines plane between Portland and Washington, using the alias D. B. COOPER.
was informed that as of the present time, there has been no reward offered, but the FBI is conducting extensive investigation in an effort to identify the hijacker; and if he has information which might be of value in this investigation, the FBI would be most anxious to meet with him for his assistance. It was further pointed
out to that all citzens have the responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement and particularlywhen it involves involved in a crime of this importance.
then stated that he does not actually have personal knowledge of any information concerning the hijacker, but is acting in the role of intermediary for another person whom he believes is in possession of important
then stated that he does not actually have personal knowledge of any information concerning the hijacker, but is acting in the role of intermediary for another person whom he believes is in possession of important information regarding this crime. This unidentified person has indicated to that he would be willing to cooperate only if there were a monetary reward involved.
was questioned at some length in an effort to ascertain any details which might serve as the basis to evaluate the degree of credence which might be placed in his statements. It was learned that is
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The only other information of significant value obtained during the conversation was a comment to the effect that there is a stolen car in some way connected with the hijacking.
indicated a willingness to submit to an interview with an Agent of the FBI at his residence.
PD 164-41
The only other information of significant value obtained during the conversation was a comment to the effect that there is a stolen car in some way connected with the hijacking.
indicated a willingness to submit to an interview with an Agent of the FBI at his residence.
Immediately after the conversation was terminated, SA THOMAS MANNING was telephonically contacted at the Longview, Washington, resident agency, and he was furnished complete information regarding the above described conversation. SA MANNING stated that he would contact and conduct the appropriate interview.
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DB Cooper-40764FD-36 (Rev.
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Date:
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
SUSPECT. ROBT, LEr. HORTON
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Portland is one photograph of ROBERT LEE HORTON.
Former
Police
Department, advised the Minneapolis Office that he had received information through a confidential source that ROBERT LEE HORTON, FBI NO. 2522426, could be a suspect in instant hijacking.
Police
Department, advised the Minneapolis Office that he had received information through a confidential source that ROBERT LEE HORTON, FBI NO. 2522426, could be a suspect in instant hijacking. HORTON has been arrested on numerous occasions from June, 1939, up to May, 1970, when he was arrested by the Sheriff's Office at Portland, Oregon, under number 13742 for Larceny from a Store and Escape from Detective. HORTON currently is being supervised on parole by the State of Oregon. He has been arrested on numerous occasions for the use of and pushing of narcotics, and also has been convicted of burglary.
50 PTLUI 2 7 Portland ( Enc. My 8, 2-
Seattle (164-84) 2 - Minneapolis
RWG : ras (6) 12/14/7/2/3
FO AIRTEL TO MAPLS & SE
161-1-383
SERIALIZED FILED 6-
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-13$ DB Cooper-40765
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had no home -address for HORTON but did b6 b7C
furnish a photograph of him which was taken by the Multnomah County, "Oregon; Sheriff's Office -- Number 13742, on 5/20/70. . This photograph was displayed to Northwest Airlines stewardesses, who advised he did not resemble the Unsub.
This photograph was displayed to Northwest Airlines stewardesses, who advised he did not resemble the Unsub. however, pointed out that the photograph shown is not a good likeness of HORTON inasmuch as he usually weighs more and has a fuller face.
LEAD
PORTLAND DIVISION
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
Will through law enforcement sources and through HORTON's probation officer attempt to obtain current photographs of suspect ..
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LEAD: Contact states probation of + get current picture of HORTON. AIRTEL TO MYPLUS + SE: 12/14/9/ 23
"DB Cooper-4076612/13/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/8/71. RE: SUSPECT
The following investigation was conducted by at Portland, Oregon, on 12/10/71:
SA
was contacted at his place of
business
* and through observation alone
by Special Agent conducting investigation, was noted to weigh approximately 230 to 240 pounds and to be 6'1" tall No further investigation is being conducted regarding .
and through observation alone
by Special Agent conducting investigation, was noted to weigh approximately 230 to 240 pounds and to be 6'1" tall No further investigation is being conducted regarding .
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DB Cooper-40767 12/13/71
AIRTEL
AIRNA IL ~ REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
The following investigation was conducted by SA THOMAS J. DUGAN:
Det. Gresham, Oregon, PD, advised on 12/8/71 that he had conducted a considerable amount of investigation concerning the
. He stated
he recently obtained a California driver's license photograph of this individual and on the basis of the description and the photograph, believed that closely resembled the sketch of the unsub which appeared in the newspapers.
Det.
advised that had been b6 b7C
arrested sometime
by the Portland, Oregon, PD He stated
on a charge of
. a better photograph of the suspect could probably be located at the Identification Bureau of the Portland PD. He described as follows :
Race
White Male
Sex
DOB
Brown (receding)
Hair Eyes
Blue
Height
6ª
Weight
170 pounds
California
He described as follows :
Race
White Male
Sex
DOB
Brown (receding)
Hair Eyes
Blue
Height
6ª
Weight
170 pounds
California driver's
license number
144-01-385
2- Seattle (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) 2=Portland
THERE Is (A) Y
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DB Cooper-40768 PD 164-41
The following investigation was conducted by
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on 12/10/71,
Portland PD Identification Division, Portland, Oregon, made available two photographs of suspect ONE. 15
These two photographs are enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division.
LEAD:
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AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will exhibit photographs to witnesses to either identify or eliminate 
as a b7C suspect.
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1:52pmgos
TO:
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ANCHORAGE ( via Washington ) 1:30 pm
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
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NORJACK.
RE TELEPHONE CALL TO PORTLAND FROM SA SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWELVE SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT
SEATTLE AIRPORT POLICE REPORTED SUSPECT BOARDED
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RE TELEPHONE CALL TO PORTLAND FROM SA SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWELVE SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT
SEATTLE AIRPORT POLICE REPORTED SUSPECT BOARDED
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FROM SEATTLE TO PORTLAND 
AND HE RESEMBLED ARTIST'S SKETCH OF HIJACKER.
PORTLAND
AIRPORT POLICE DETERMINED SUSPECT, DOB
RESIDES
ALASKA, AND IS EMPLOYED BY U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AS SOIL CONSERVATIONIST. b6 b7C
ANCHORAGE WILL ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF SUSPECT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. PENDING. 1 )- Portland
Bureau is requested to advise anchorage
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DB Cooper-40770
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TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
DALLAS
DENVER
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 4P
JAMES RAY FUGATE AURORA ORE
NORJAK.
RE :
JAMES RAY FUGATE.
AY FUGATİ
FUGATE WAS FURNISHED TO THE MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION AS A
b7D POSSIBLE SUSPECT BY
ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS. . FUGATE HAD DEALINGS IN THE PAST WITH
.
MINNESOTA. FUGATE'S DEALINGS
WERE HIGHLY SUSPECT AND IT WAS DETERMINED BY
, THAT
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FUGATE HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR AND CONFINED FOR FRAUDULENT AND CON GAME ACTIVITIES.
FUGATE'S DEALINGS
WERE HIGHLY SUSPECT AND IT WAS DETERMINED BY
, THAT
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FUGATE HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR AND CONFINED FOR FRAUDULENT AND CON GAME ACTIVITIES. FUGATE HAS A FLYING . BACKGROUND END PAGE ONE
LEAD -AURORA
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DB Cooper-40771; PAGE TWO
AND AT ONE TIME WAS CHARGED WITH THE THEFT OF AN AIRCRAFT. FUGATE FORMERLY WAS
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RESIDENCE AT TIME OF WAS
, DENVER, COLORADO. IN NINETEEN
FIFTYEIGHT FUGATE WAS CONVICTED OF PASSING NO ACCOUNT CHECKS ON A GOVERNMENT RESERVATION AND WAS STRIPPED OF RANK IN THE NATIONAL GUARD FOR THIS OFFENSE. IN AUGUST NINETEEN FIFTYNINE HE WAS CONVICTED OF MAIL FRAUD AND SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR AND ONE DAY AT LUBBOCK FEDERAL PENITENTIARY, LUBBOCK, TEXAS. IN FEBRUARY FIFTYNINE HE WAS CONVICTED OF A CON GAME AND OF THE INTERSTATE THEFT AND TRANSPORTATION OF AN AIRCRAFT. BECAUSE OF HIS CONVICTION FOR MAIL FRAUD, FUGATE RECEIVED PROBATION CONCERNING THE CON GAME AND WAS NOT PROSECUTED FOR THE AIRCRAFT THEFT.
BECAUSE OF HIS CONVICTION FOR MAIL FRAUD, FUGATE RECEIVED PROBATION CONCERNING THE CON GAME AND WAS NOT PROSECUTED FOR THE AIRCRAFT THEFT. FUGATE'S MOST RECENT ADDRESS OBTAINED BY " MINNEAPOLIS, b7D
WAS ROUTE TWO, BOX NINE SIX, AURORA, OREGON. HIS LEGAL ADDRESS WAS LISTED AS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON, P.O. BOX THREE ONE THREE ONE, PORTLAND, OREGON. FUGATE IS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB JANUARY EIGHT, THIRTYONE, POB PORTLAND, OREGON, SIX FEET ONE INCH TALL, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION, DARK, SLIGHTLY GRAYING HAIR, EDUCATION END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-40772PAGE THREE
DENVER UNIVERSITY, OCCUPATION PILOT, USAF AND UNITED AIRLINES; ENGINEER WITH MARTIN DASH MARRIETTA CORP., DENVER, COLORADO; AIR CARRIERS, INC., AURORA, OREGON DASH PRESIDENT.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT A PHOTO OF FUGATE WAS DISPLAYED TO THE STEWARDESSES OF FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, AND THEY ADVISED HE WAS TOO YOUNG, GOOD-LOOKING, AND CLEANCUT TO BY THE SUBJECT; HOWEVER, THIS PHOTO IS AN ENLARGED SNAPSHOT WHICH WAS TAKEN ABOUT NINETEEN SIXTYEIGHT.
OF FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, AND THEY ADVISED HE WAS TOO YOUNG, GOOD-LOOKING, AND CLEANCUT TO BY THE SUBJECT; HOWEVER, THIS PHOTO IS AN ENLARGED SNAPSHOT WHICH WAS TAKEN ABOUT NINETEEN SIXTYEIGHT.
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PORTLAND AT AURORA, OREGON, WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING SUSPECT'S CURRENT LOCATION AND WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A CURRENT PHOTO, NOTING SUSPECT WAS LISTED AS PRESIDENT OF AIR CARRIERS, INC.
1) 
DENVER AT DENVER, COLORADO WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONCERNING SUSPECT, NOTING HE WAS SUBJECT OF FEDERAL CASE INVOLVING MAIL FRAUD AND POSSIBLE SUBJECT IN A CRIME ON GOVERNMENT RESERVATION CASE INVOLVING PASSING OF FRAUDULENT CHECKS. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A CURRENT PHOTO OF SUSPECT.
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-40773PAGE FOUR
DALLAS AT LUBBOCK, TEXAS, WILL CONTACT FEDERAL PENITENTIARY. ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH SUSPECT'S CURRENT LOCATION AND OBTAIN CURRENT PHOTO.
IN VIEW OF NATURE OF CRIME SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
P. END
LJQ REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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FBI
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41)

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NORJACK.
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT:
PORTLAND, OREGON.
,
SUSPECT WAS WORKING NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE UNTIL AFTER FIVE P.M., AND , BELIEVES HE BEARS NO RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S SKETCH, ALSO HE IS TRUSTED EMPLOYEE. PENDING. 1
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NORJACK
RE SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DATED DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
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FROM : PORTLAND (164-41) (P) ( LP)
NORJACK
RE SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE DATED DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE. SUSPECT HAROLD LEE DOWELL
ON DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, WITNESSES AND
EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, OBSERVED A PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT AND STATED THEY BELIEVED IT WAS NOT THE HIJAEKER.

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TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : PORTLAND (164-41) (P) ( 1P)
NORJACK
RE WFO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DATED DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE. SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE ON DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, WITNESSES AND
EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, OBSERVED A PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT AND STATED THEY BELIEVED IT WAS NOT THE HIJACKER.
GALOPE ON DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, WITNESSES AND
EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, OBSERVED A PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT AND STATED THEY BELIEVED IT WAS NOT THE HIJACKER.
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* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-40777NRØ16 WA PLAIN 3: 14. PM URGENT 12-13-71 JTJ TO PORTLAND
FROM DIRECTOR IP

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NORJAK

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REVIEW OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION RECORDS CONCERNING
DEVELOPED POSSIBLE SUSPECT ,
FBI NUMBER
HAS BEEN ARRESTED
BY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, DALLAS, OREGON, THE
LAST TIME BEING
UNDER NUMBER
PORTLAND CONSIDER
AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED
MATTER AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION.
END
LJQ REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU Tel call from Bureau 12/13/71 Soup S.O. The Dalles, (Ore, This lead arangueil Should be Dallas, One. DALLAS LEAD- ADVISED 5:20PM 12/12/11 23 THE DALLES - aquísal 164-41-391 SEARCHED
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DALLAS LEAD- ADVISED 5:20PM 12/12/11 23 THE DALLES - aquísal 164-41-391 SEARCHED
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En 12/14/71 9:20 AM to Discontinue. 912ks
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TO:	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	PORTLAND (164-41)

NOR JACK.
SUMMARY TELETYPE
INVESTIGATION IN PORTLAND TERRITORY HAS DEVELOPED NO SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION TO DATE. 1- PORTLAND (164-41)
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DB Cooper-40779NR003 SE PLAIN 540PM NITEL 12/13/71 VAB TO PORTLAND (164-41) . FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP
COLYOF KENNEDYAT
NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND NITEL, DECEMBER ELEVEN LAST AND RE UNSUB OBSERVED IN VEHICLE WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP
COLYOF KENNEDYAT
NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND NITEL, DECEMBER ELEVEN LAST AND RE UNSUB OBSERVED IN VEHICLE WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE
REFERENCED NITEL MAKES STATEMENT THAT KENNEDY CLOSELY RESEM- BLES THE SKETCH OF UNSUB, HOWEVER, KENNEDY IS DEFINITELY NOT HIM. PORTLAND IS REQUESTED TO ADVISE BASIS FOR ELIMINATING KENNEDY AS SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. P END PO TIL TO SE 12/14/7/ HAB
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FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
pages
NORJAK
RE TELEPHONE CALL FROM SA
TO SA THOMAS MANNING,
DECEMBER ELEVEN SEVENTYONE.
WITNESS
IN CONFIRMATION OF REFERENCED TELEPHONE CALL, WITNESS STATED
HE RESIDES AT
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON,
PHONE AND HE KNOWS AN
INDIVIDUAL HE DID NOT DESIRE TO IDENTIFY ON THE TELEPHONE. THIS
PERSON HAS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HIJACKING. SA MANNING WAS IMMEDIATELY FURNISHED THIS INFORMATION AND SAID HE WILL APPROPRIATELY INTERVIEW WITNESS PENDING.
SA MANNING WAS IMMEDIATELY FURNISHED THIS INFORMATION AND SAID HE WILL APPROPRIATELY INTERVIEW WITNESS PENDING.
164-41-394
2 1 - Portland
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SAC, SEATTLE SAC, SACRAMENTO
TO:
FROM : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/8/71.
RE: SUSPECT
# DOB
CII , was developed as a suspect in captioned matter.
On 12/10/71, Sgt. Multnomah County SO, Intelligence Division, Portland, Oregon, advised ++ through his own investigation, no photograph for is available in the State of Oregon. Sgt. suggested test z photograph might be obtained at b. San Joaquin, California, PD or SO.
SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO WILL
San Joaquin PD and SO in E3 attempt to obtain w photograph of suspect and report results to Sorttle. FORWARD PHOTOS TO SE and PO.
SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO WILL
San Joaquin PD and SO in E3 attempt to obtain w photograph of suspect and report results to Sorttle. FORWARD PHOTOS TO SE and PO. 2- Sacramento (AM) (RM) 2- Seattle (164-81) (AM) (RM) 2- Portland
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SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) AND SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS TEL TO PD, 12/2/71.
(PROTECT IDENTITY ), HILLSBORO, RECONTACTS WITH
OREGON, DISCLOSED IDENTITY OF SUSPECT HE HAD IN MIND IS (FNU)
, CARSON CITY, NEVADA. ACCORDING TO TRAILER PARK AT ABOVE ADDRESS AT SPARKS, NEV.
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707 PM NITEL 12/13/71 FEE TO PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
Susret:
NORJAK.
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707 PM NITEL 12/13/71 FEE TO PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
Susret:
NORJAK.
LIANA PO
RE: SUSPECT
RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM (PROTECT), SEATTLE, b6
THAT , FORMERLY OF SEATTLE, RESEMBLES ARTIST'S COMPOSITE b7D
OF HIJACKER.
REPORTEDLY WORKING AS
N PORTLAND AS OF YEARS AGO. DESCRIBED AS WMA, FIVE FEET NINE, SLENDER - ONE FIVE
ZERO POUNDS, DARK STRAIGHT HAIR, APPROXIMATELY
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INDICIES AND SEATTLE PD RECORD CHECK NEGATIVE. PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, OREGON, WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND
INTERVIEW RE WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. END
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709 PM NITEL 12/13/71 FEE TO BUTTE PORTLAND (164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
LEADS AT REDANAND
NORJAK.
FOR INFORMATION OF BUTTE AND PORTLAND, OMAHA NITEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWO LAST, REFLECTED AS FOLLOWS: (PROTECT) NEBRASKA, ADVISED b6 b7C b7D
ON THAT DATE
THAT
(PHONETIC) ,
WASHINGTON, HAD
DISCUSSED CAPTIONED-TYPED HIJACKING AMONGST
REFUSED TO DISCUSS WITH
AT THAT TIME.
TWO LAST, REFLECTED AS FOLLOWS: (PROTECT) NEBRASKA, ADVISED b6 b7C b7D
ON THAT DATE
THAT
(PHONETIC) ,
WASHINGTON, HAD
DISCUSSED CAPTIONED-TYPED HIJACKING AMONGST
REFUSED TO DISCUSS WITH
AT THAT TIME.
WAS REPORTEDLY
ON DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, FRANCIS LUFKIN, IN CHARGE OF FOREST SERVICE, NORTH CASCADE SMOKE JUMPERS BASE, TWISP, WASHINGTON, ADVISED HE HAS BEEN IN CHARGE THERE SINCE THIRTY-NINE AND NEVER HEARD OF . HE SAID HE WOULD IMMEDIATELY REVIEW ALL PERSONNEL RECORDS. BECAUSE OF HEAVY SNOW, HE WAS UNABLE TO END PAGE ONE AUVISEN MICHAI 9:20 AM
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SE (164-81)
REVIEW RECORDS UNTIL DECEMBER THIRTEEN, AND STATED THEY CONTAINED NO REFERENCE TO OR ANYONE WITH SIMILAR NAME. b6 b7C
BUTTE,
PORTLAND CONTACT
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EAI) REDMOND
AND CONTACT EITHER
THERE TO SEE IF
THEY CAN IDENTIFY
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END.
DB Cooper-40786NRØ12 SE PLAIN
713 PM NITEL 12/13/71 FEE TO ANCHORAGE (164-59) -- VIA WASH DC -- PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
ELIMINATEIO
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NORJAK.
RE BT NITEL NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-ONE, TO AN AND PD AND SE; AN AIRTEL TO SE DECEMBER THREE LAST; SE TELETYPE TO PD DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, AND PD TELETYPE TO SE, AN AND BT
RE BT NITEL NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, SEVENTY-ONE, TO AN AND PD AND SE; AN AIRTEL TO SE DECEMBER THREE LAST; SE TELETYPE TO PD DECEMBER EIGHT LAST, AND PD TELETYPE TO SE, AN AND BT DECEMBER TEN LAST.
SUSPECT ELIMINATED AS HIJACKER. DISCONTINUE b7C
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· INVESTIGATION ON END REC'D FOUR TELS AJW FBI PORTLAND
3.98

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DB Cooper-40787NRØ18 LA PLAIN
953 PM NITEL 12/13/71 DAB
TO SEATTLE (164-81) KANSAS CITY (164-80) PORTLAND (164-41) SAN FRANCISCO, (164-220)
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER ELEVEN LAST .
RE SUSPECTS
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TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED FBI, LOS ANGELES THIS
DATE.
INTERVIEWED AT
SUN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA. HE DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CAPTIONED MATTER, IDENTITY OF ANYONE WHO IS A PARACHUTIST. UNABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY ANYONE WOULD NAME HIM AS PRINCIPAL AND CLAIMS FEAR OF PLANES. HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRACT OPERATIONS. VOLUNTARILY END PAGE ONE
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OR
12/13/71 $001
p FÜR LETAR
164-41-399
OFARCHED SPOED
1971
u
HIBACH
FBI-LUNI LAND b6 b7C
ConGrad
DB Cooper-40788
b6 b7CLA 164-497
PAGE TWO
TRAVELED TO FBI OFFICE TO HAVE PHOTO
END PAGE ONE
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OR
12/13/71 $001
p FÜR LETAR
164-41-399
OFARCHED SPOED
1971
u
HIBACH
FBI-LUNI LAND b6 b7C
ConGrad
DB Cooper-40788
b6 b7CLA 164-497
PAGE TWO
TRAVELED TO FBI OFFICE TO HAVE PHOTO TAKEN.
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-40789 $
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PAGE THREE
James LEROY DISNEY 10/3/22
DECEMBER NINE LAST , WHEN HE LEARNED FBI WAS LOOKING FOR HIM.
+ ON NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN HE WAS ARRESTED
STATES SEVERAL VISITS MADE TO
PORTLAND
AND MAY HAVE BEEN THERE DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
PLANS RETURN TO
HIS DESCRIPTION SAME AS PREVIOUSLY SET
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FORTH.
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-40790LA 164-497
PAGE FOUR
LOS ANGELES FORWARDING PHOTOGRAPH OF VIA AIRTEL. b6 b7C
KANSAS CITY AT KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, DISCONTINUE EFFORTS
TO LOCATE .
NW PORTLAND INTERVIEW JIM DISNEY, TWO ZERO EIGHT SIX KIERNEY
PA IN AN EFFORT TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT
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LEAD
.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END AJW FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-40791FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
#016
Date:
12/13/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (
5-22-64)
FBI
#016
Date:
12/13/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE ( 164-81) SAC, LOS ANGELES FROM: SAC, PORTLAND( 164-41) NORJACK SUSPECT-
OREGON STATE POLICE
ON 12/13/71, CORPORAL REEDSPORT, OREGON ADVISED CONTACTED BY UMPQUA CAFE, REEDSPORT, WHO STATED, THAT IS DEAD RINGER FOR UNSUB IN CAPTIONED MATTER. DISCRIBED AS 5110", 160, DARK HAIR, CONVENTIONAL CUT, RECEDING HAIR LINE, HIGH FOREHEAD, DARK EYES,
·
SO CONVINCED OF LIKENESS THAT HE CALLED ANAHEIM PD, ANAHEEM CALIFORNIA, WHERE
PD ADVISED
LEAD: LOS ANGELES AT ANAHEIM: WILL DETERMINE PD AND DETERMINE IF IDENTICAL TO UNSUB. WHEREABOUTS THRU
16.4-41-400
JWR: jwr
Approved:
Matton/Aux
SE 12:35
Sent LA11:190 M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-40792
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1
The following investigation was conducted at Portland, Oregon, by SA
On December 10, 1971, $
employees of Northwest Orient Airlines and witnesses of the hijacking, observed photographs of the below-listed suspects with negative results: JESSE EDWIN BELL RALPH VINCENT GALOPE
investigation was conducted at Portland, Oregon, by SA
On December 10, 1971, $
employees of Northwest Orient Airlines and witnesses of the hijacking, observed photographs of the below-listed suspects with negative results: JESSE EDWIN BELL RALPH VINCENT GALOPE MARVIN JOHN COOPER> HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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144-41-401
DEC 1 3 1971 toi-rJRIL. gas
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DB Cooper-40793OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10' MAY INE EDITION CHA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-t1.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum®
TO
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE:
12/13/71
FROM . :
SA
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SUBJECT:
NORJACK
WEATHER INFORMATION
Contained within the 1-A section of this file are teletype aviation weather reports dated 11/24/71 received from the Flight Service Station, 5410 N. E. Marine Drive, Portland, Oregon.
At 8:00 p.m .; 11/24/71, Portland weather was reported as douds . 1, 500 feet scattered, 2,600 feet (measured) broken, ceiling 5,000 feet overcast; visibility seven miles with light rain showers; temperature 42 degrees F., dew point 38 degrees F; surface winds from 270 degrees (west) at ten knots; baro- metric pressure 30.03 pounds per square inch, winds aloft at 10,000 feet. were: from W.
, dew point 38 degrees F; surface winds from 270 degrees (west) at ten knots; baro- metric pressure 30.03 pounds per square inch, winds aloft at 10,000 feet. were: from W. S. W. at 22. knots; temperature minus 18 degrees C. 
2 Portland USG: pJD G (2)
164-41-402
SEARCHED
1 SERIALIZED 2
DEC 1:3 1971 FBI-PJKIL-
TAB
A
9010-100-01
Buy: U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
. DB Cooper-40794.
F
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1862 EDITION
GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-31.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
DATE 12/13/71
FROM
SA
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
FRANK J. MARCOTTE
ELIMINATED
Re SAC memo 11/29/71, from SA THOMAS J. DUGAN concerning unknown suspect; pilot for Umatilla Army Depot, possible suspect.
On 12/3/71; b6
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₱ who resides at , Umatilla, Oregon, identified & UAD color photograph of FRANK J. MARCOTTE as the UAD employee whom he believed looked like the sketch of the hijacker he saw in "The Oregonian" newspaper.
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On 12/3/71, 'UAD, stated FRANK J.
MARCOTTE as the UAD employee whom he believed looked like the sketch of the hijacker he saw in "The Oregonian" newspaper.
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On 12/3/71, 'UAD, stated FRANK J., MARCOTTE was formerly a pilot for UAD, but this job was discontinued and MARCOTTE is now employed in . property disposal. He has been employed at UAD since March, 1968, He is a white, male, American, born October 29, 1917, 5'7", 135 pounds, brown hair, mostly gray, brown eyes, slender build and married. His social security number is 537-09-7548. He resides at 2134 N First Street, Hermiston, Oregon, and on November 24, 1971, took two hours annual leave and left UAD about 1:30 PM. MARCOTTE has an excellent work record and his file containssnothing unfavorable.
On 12/3/71, Happy Haven Motel, 2134 N First Street, Hermiston, stated MARCOTTE has roomed alone in unit 15 CandaysonmMonday to Friday each week since summer 1968, and on weekends goes home to his family at Lake Oswego, Oregon. does not know if MARCOTTE came back to the motel the afternoon of 11/24/71. She said he
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BRS : sao (2) 507
cul-FUNILAND 03
Buy U.
does not know if MARCOTTE came back to the motel the afternoon of 11/24/71. She said he
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BRS : sao (2) 507
cul-FUNILAND 03
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-40795
5010-108-02
164-41-403
DI ARCHED INDEXED.PD 164-41
probably went directly home from UAD. She considers him an excellent tenant and has had no reason to question his character or reputation.
On 12/6/71, FRANK J. MARCOTTE, property disposal, UAD, stated he left the depot about 1:30 PM, 11/24/71, and drove to his residence 172 4th Street, Lake Oswego, Oregon, arriving about 4:00 PM. His father J. E. MARCOTTE who also lives at 172 4th Street, was there when he arrived, MARCOTTE stated he is not the hijacker and has no information regarding this matter.
It was observed that Mr. MARCOTTE's hair is predom- inately gray and faily thick with no noticeable balding.
In view of his stature and general apr trance, no further investigation is recommended.
DB Cooper-40796
- 2 -FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
In view of his stature and general apr trance, no further investigation is recommended.
DB Cooper-40796
- 2 -FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 10, 1971
, Industrial Relations, Radiation
International, Inc., 1900 N.E. Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, made available the employment file for FLOYD J. SINDER. The following pertinent information was contained therein :
Name Wife
FLOYD J SNIDER
Last known address
Date of birth
Place of birth Height
Weight Employment
Wood Village, Oregon (December, 1970) February 13, 1929 Unknown 5'11" (1960) 160 pounds (1960) Radiation International, Inc. (terminated July 2, 1971 as a result of reduction of work force)
Occupation
Journeyman lathe operator (since May 11, 1953
Service record U.S. Army (January 10, 1951 - December 1, 1952) served in Infantry in Japan and Korea
References
Portland, Oregon
no exact address given (1953)
Portland, Oregon (1953)
Portland, Oregon (1953
Salary at time of termination $840 per month Previous employment TV antenna installer (Teletrone) Don Becher Furniture (1949)

On	11/30/71 Portland, Oregon at	File
1953
Salary at time of termination $840 per month Previous employment TV antenna installer (Teletrone) Don Becher Furniture (1949)

On	11/30/71 Portland, Oregon at	File #	PD 164-41- 404
5
SA and
by SA SRR : kdd	Date dictated	12/7/71

This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; I! and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Thereafter ? furnished the following information regarding Radiation International, Inc., of which Electronics Speciality was a subsidiary previous to a recent merger :
SNIDER, previous to his employment as a journeyman lathe operator, started with the company as a general beginner's helper, was promoted to drill press operator, culminating with final position of lathe operator. His occupation as lathe operator did not indicate that he was skilled in the area of electronics, and in fact, Radiation International, Inc did not manufacture any
His occupation as lathe operator did not indicate that he was skilled in the area of electronics, and in fact, Radiation International, Inc did not manufacture any electronic equipment or components, It was engaged in prefabricating and manufacturing various component parts to airplanes, such as wing assemblies, door assemblies, etc. These parts were manufactured as separate items, and in no way would a person being employed at Radiation International be familiar with the construction of the total airplane. All recommendations of supervisors of SNIDER at the time of his termination were favorable, and there was nothing in SNIDER's personnel file of an unfavorable nature. No hobbies were indicated in his personnel file, nor was knowledgeable regarding anyone employed by his plant who would have interests in parachuting.
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DB Cooper-40798 FD-302 [REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 10, 1971
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SNIDER, Radiation International, Inc., 1900 N.E. Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, furnished the following information:
FLOYD J SNIDER was known to him as a quiet individual, and he never
Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, furnished the following information:
FLOYD J SNIDER was known to him as a quiet individual, and he never discussed his hobbies with him. He was not aware of any parachuting or flying that SNIDER may have done and had contacted various people in the plant who were licensed pilots, and to his knowledge, SNIDER never flew an airplane, nor had he ever participated in anything such as papachuting. He did not know SNIDER's current address and upon viewing the composite sketch of the hijacker in this matter, he advised that this person did not remind him of FLOYD J. SNIDER in any manner.
On. 11/30/71 at Portland, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41 - 405
SA
and
by SA
SRR : kdd
Date dictated
12/7/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-4079912/6/71
LIAIEL
AIR MAIL

TOS	DIRECTOR, THE ATIN: VUE LABORATORY
PO	SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (*) DE COOPER /LTR.
DB Cooper-4079912/6/71
LIAIEL
AIR MAIL

TOS	DIRECTOR, THE ATIN: VUE LABORATORY
PO	SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (*) DE COOPER /LTR.

SUBJECTI LESUE ELJACKING CO NORTHWEST ATELIERS FLIGHT 305 LL/24/71 CA - MAMAOUN EXTORTION
RENO
NO PO LEADS
Se Las Vegas teletype to the Bureau, 12/2/71.
Erstesed for the Laboratory to a note reading, "Pime Ahead for Retirement Income D. 9. Coopor", and ###love addressed to fino Cazette", Reno, Nevada, postworked US Postal Services CA, 956 PM Bce 1, 1972, and ale mot of elistigtion printe of b6 b7C
"Sono Evening Gazette". on 17/12/7, given above described lector had basy received at the Gazette in the afternoon mail, 12/2/71. Be paid that he hiswaif hat touched the letter and that another employee, had handled the letter.
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Post Office, Reno, Nevada, advised that 956 is the Sacramento sector and covers tinereus tome.
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prints have been aunt to the Laboratory with previous Hatte The Laboratory is requested to search.
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prints have been aunt to the Laboratory with previous Hatte The Laboratory is requested to search. note thenich anonymous factos file and process for Latent Impressione,
CD- Portland ( Info) ~ Seattle (Int) 1 - Sporamento (Isto) 2 + Ina Pazes JANEIRO (9)
DB Cooper-40800 164-41-406 €
DEC 1 3 1971
i=)CI- FORTLAND 05.12.0.1. 2137-1b
REPORT of the
HIBI LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Portland (164-41)
Re: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

Date:	December	8,	1971
FBI File No. 164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711206135 LL
D-711206138 LL

Specimens received 12/6/71 from Portland
Q5 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE 970 PM 1 DEC 1971," bearing hand printed address "Editor - OREGONIAN 1320 S. W. BROADWAY 97201"
Q6 Accompanying one-page letter with cutout words bearing message beginning "AM AliVE AND doing Well " and ending "D.
BROADWAY 97201"
Q6 Accompanying one-page letter with cutout words bearing message beginning "AM AliVE AND doing Well " and ending "D. B. COOPer"
Specimens received 12/6/71 from New York
Q7 Envelope postmarked"PORTLAND OREG. P O NOV 3 - '71," bearing hand printed address "Editor, For Men Only 625 Madison Av. New York, NY 10022." and return address b6 b7C
Q8 Accompanying letter dated 11/29/71 beginning
ending
09 First page of four-page article entitled
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and ending
Q10 Second page of four-page article beginning and ending
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Qll Third page of four-page article beginning
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Q12 Fourth page of four-page article beginning and ending
DB Cooper-40801 (over)
Page 1
104-11-407P
O
Result of examination:
Q5 through. 012 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File." Appropriate copies of these Specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q5 through Q12 which would be of, value. in. determining the source of these specimens It is noted that indented impressions of the Q5 address appear :on Q6.
determining the source of these specimens It is noted that indented impressions of the Q5 address appear :on Q6.
No connection could be established between :05 through Q12 and the specimens previously submitted by Las Vegas, designated Q1 and Q2; and by Philadelphia, designated Q3. and @4 .. . It is noted in this regard that the hand printing on Q5 is distorted and it could not be determined whether it was prepared by the person(s) who prepared the distorted hand printing on. 01.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately;
Page . 2
D-711206138.LL
DB Cooper-40802Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
S LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
Date:
December 8, 1971
Re:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle

Examination requested by:	Portland, New York
Reference:	Airtels 12/2/71, 12/4/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint
Remarks:
requested by:	Portland, New York
Reference:	Airtels 12/2/71, 12/4/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint
Remarks:

John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711206135 LL
D-711206138 LL

D.B. COOPER LOR (ORTEN) GO HANDY LTR
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
DO NOT INCLUDE MINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-New York (164-627) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
164-41-408
SEARCHED. :INDEXED ____ SERIALIZED_FILED_ DEC 1 3 1971 FBI - PORTLAND DAB
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-4080313/5/71
HOTEL
TO: S&C, ALIA /16:30 PACHI: C. C, MALE POLIS (164-73) (_)
FORD MICSU ALALITAS VLIGIT 005, 11/24/71 CHI - HIJACKING 00: SEWILL
NO PO LEADS
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Winneroto, appcorod at the Minneapolis Office and adviced that on Friday, 12/3/71, , Erca an individual driving a groon 1970 toyota which tore Wisconsin license plates.
NO PO LEADS
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Winneroto, appcorod at the Minneapolis Office and adviced that on Friday, 12/3/71, , Erca an individual driving a groon 1970 toyota which tore Wisconsin license plates.
paid billo
with coveral $20- bills.
age approximately docerica as a white malo, b6 ৳7C
lean build, gray hair, 5'9", 150 lbs.
2 - Silvaulice 2 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Seattle (164-31) 2 - Minneapolis K20:ras (3)
10: 1-409
DB Cooper-40804 MP 164-73
stated that bore some rocemblanco to the artist'o conception of Unsub, and in view of the and making payments in $20-bille, ho felt ho chould bring this situation to the attention of the FBI inarmuch ac it could have como connection with instant hijacking.
MILHAUND
AT RACING, WISCONSIN
Will conduct appropriato investigation concerning to determine
if he is identical with Unsub.
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410

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DB Cooper-408064
19/6/71 -
ARDAEL
50I DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM:
SAC'; MINHTANTLES (204-79) (7)
QUESECT: 1873 aa van Cooport KOSTQUESE AIRLINES FLIGHT SOS, PEARLAND
410

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DB Cooper-408064
19/6/71 -
ARDAEL
50I DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM:
SAC'; MINHTANTLES (204-79) (7)
QUESECT: 1873 aa van Cooport KOSTQUESE AIRLINES FLIGHT SOS, PEARLAND TO, GRATTRY, 11/24/71 CIA - FIJACKE'G; CONTORTION
TICKET:
00 :. Stattlo
Fo Minmaapolis tolutyse to Fuscau, 12/7/71
and Fortiand / tolotype to IMinneapolis, 12/6/72.
Leclepod for Bureau My ticket purabneod by
has jackor.
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Portirost Airiface, Minneapolis Informatierx A report, Hluconpollo, Minnesota, furntohod the original of MAL ticket number 012-144408773-0 dated 11/24/72 and Inques to My UM for propago on HAL flight 905 fra Portland to foattlo. : This tiebot pos purchased by hi jackor of. captioned flight.
adviesd this Richot has Leon hatod by baby MuAL caployers and may be of little value in developing latent fingerprinta.
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$ 2 - Centtle (164-8)) a Portlend: (164-42)
R:die (0)
16.1.41.410
SEARCHED .... TENED SERIALIZED_FILED ..... DEC
FBI -PORTLAND
KB
DB Cooper-40807K
Acotwee of Latest Fineerprint section conduct Intent ile ermint skat on this flight common to atto pt to derclon am latent prints of value.
DEC
FBI -PORTLAND
KB
DB Cooper-40807K
Acotwee of Latest Fineerprint section conduct Intent ile ermint skat on this flight common to atto pt to derclon am latent prints of value.
DB Cooper-4080812/9/71
TELETYPE
URGENT
TO SEATTLE 164-81 AND
ALBUQUERQUE
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY
164-56 P
N: PO LENE.
NORJAK
RE :
RE PORTLAND TEL TO SEATTLE, ET AL DEC. EIGHT LAST THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED BY SA
, OKLA., DEC. NINE INSTANT:
ADVISED
ADVISED
CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE IN POSITION TO KNOW ADVISED
1
END PAGE ONE 1-4 PORTLAND (164-41 (AM) 2 - OKLAHOMA CITY RLM : bnm (3)
411
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EXACT DATES
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OG 164-56
PAGE THREE
SEVERAL
IN OKLAHOMA WHO b6 b7C
PHOTOGRAPH NOT AVAILABLE BUT SOURCE WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE ONE. DESCRIBED AS WMA, BORN › FULL
HEAD OF BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYES; HEAVY DARK BEARD, ALTHOUGH NORMALLY CLEANSHAVEN; APPROXIMATELY FIVE EIGHT, ONE THIRTY LBS.
DESCRIBED AS WMA, BORN › FULL
HEAD OF BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYES; HEAVY DARK BEARD, ALTHOUGH NORMALLY CLEANSHAVEN; APPROXIMATELY FIVE EIGHT, ONE THIRTY LBS. HAS ERECT POSTURE
NO
ARRESTS KNOWN. ARREST RECORD CHECKS, OKLAHOMA, NEGATIVE. ALBUQUERQUE AT FARMINGTON. DETERMINE CURRENT LOCATION AND HIS LOCATION ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST. INTERVIEW IF APPROPRIATE. OBTAIN PHOTO AND FORWARD SEATTLE. AM CC PORTLAND END
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-60
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 10, 1971
TOI
SAC, Las Vegas
UNSUB .;
RE:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
D.B. COOPER LTR
RENO
REFERENCE: Airtel 11/30/71 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q1 Message, Q2
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report.