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Vic AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
@ SAC, SAN DIEGO SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (B) b6
FROM: 4
SUPSAGT :
NORJAK
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On 4/24/72,
Calif., telephone
80 appeared
at the Berkeley BA, Berkeley, Calif. advised that the individual appearing in the composite of DAVE COOPER, hijacker of the Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 on 11/24/71, is a very good look-alike for individual he Diego, Calif.
in 1954 in Sen
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name that resembles the composite is
stated that he felt the individual known as was born and lived in Calif.
further stated that
W3.s
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LEAD
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SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Attempt to Locate
through
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s
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LEAD
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SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Attempt to Locate
through
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164-91-60 SEARCHEDAINDEXED.DA SERIALIZED ButIEn 15 MAY 1 1972
cGU
A
Sant
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6/15/20 DB-Cooper-632
Special Agent in Charge
b7CSF 164-220 WOR : jnm
SAN FRANCISCO
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AT CALIFORNIA: Attempt to locate through credit and criminal checks and set out appropriate leads to interview.
DB Cooper-633 FD-350 (Rev. 7-16-63)
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
Paper claims hijack talk
SEATTLE (UPI) -The Seat- tle flag, a biweekly newspaper just five editions ofd, has published what it asserts was a transcript of a taped interview With @jacker-extortionist "D. (B. Cooper.'
The newspaper said in Monday's edition it paid $1.000 for the interview conducted by an anonymous "ordinary look- ing man of 20 years plus" and signed "an agreement of confidentiality." Part of the agreement, said the ' Flag. required destruction of the tape after transcription.
000 for the interview conducted by an anonymous "ordinary look- ing man of 20 years plus" and signed "an agreement of confidentiality." Part of the agreement, said the ' Flag. required destruction of the tape after transcription.
Asked about the Flag report. special FBI Agent J. Earl Milnes at Seattle said, "We have absolutely no comment.
D. B. Cooper was the name used by the man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines 727 on a Seattle to Portland, Ore., flight last Nov. 24. The hijacker extorted $200,000 from tie airline, then ordered the plane to fly from Seattle to Reno at 10,000 feet altitude.
The hijacker escaped by parachute. during the Seattle- Reno flight.
The newspaper, staffed pri- marily by persons in their 20s, said it agreed to buy the- interview after the anomymous reporter showed a photograph of. a $20 bill which had a serial number identified as among those in the marked bundle of $20 bills given to "Cooper."
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and stato.)
PAGE A-3
DAILY TIMES- ADVOCATE
ESCONDIDO, CALIF.
Date:
5/2/72
Edition
HOME EDITION
Author:
Editor:
RONALD T. KENNEY
Title:
PAPER CLAI MS
HIJACK TALK
Character: or
Classification:
164-
91.
Date:
5/2/72
Edition
HOME EDITION
Author:
Editor:
RONALD T. KENNEY
Title:
PAPER CLAI MS
HIJACK TALK
Character: or
Classification:
164-
91.61
Submitting Office:
SD. Being Investigated
Cifial Bureau via 1/5 5-10-12
SLANE MILL SERIALIZED FILED MAY191972 b6
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DB Cooper-634 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GO, ERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC (164-91)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
Unsub: aka
D.B. Cooper
(NORJAK)
oo: Seattle
On 9-8-72
California phone
telephonically furnished b7D
the following information:
On
who frequently visisst 72
was in her home and noticed She commented that
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date
Later on the same pointed out
some apartments under construction nede the and stated that when will be living in these
apartments. also stated has lots +lots of money, that he got this money from an Airyque and then jumped off the plane.
was reluctant to call this matter to our b6
attention and advised that
b7C and b7D have lived at the present address for some time.
was reluctant to call this matter to our b6
attention and advised that
b7C and b7D have lived at the present address for some time. She has lived at
and they were there
when she moved in.
requested that if any contact is made with that her name not be mentioned.
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Kg
164-91-62A
SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED.
SEP 1972 b6 b7c
SAN DIEGO
A
RS
T 10/11/72
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-635
5010-108
$20 aar
DATE: 9=8-72
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC. SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
NORJAK
Re San Francisco airtel to San Diego, 5/25/72.
On: 5/25/72.
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LA Jolla, California, advised that the name of the Coastal and Geodetic Survey had been changed to the National Ocean Survey. She further advised the nearest office of the National Ocean Survey was in San Francisco and that to the best of her Imnowledge, the National Ocean Survey does not have a field tema currently working in the San Diego area.
LEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
will attempt to locate National Obeen Survey.
She further advised the nearest office of the National Ocean Survey was in San Francisco and that to the best of her Imnowledge, the National Ocean Survey does not have a field tema currently working in the San Diego area.
LEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
will attempt to locate National Obeen Survey.
through b6
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2 San Francisco Seattle (164-81) San Diego
1
JLT/d66 (6) Im
RUE
1691.62
BUENOHED INDEXED
FILED 5 DB Cooper 636OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE:
9/20/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka -
D. B. Cooper
(NORJAK)
On 9/18/72,
San Diego Sheriff's Office, advised EMIL MOSSER (white male American, age 75) who resides at 863 Vail View Drive, Vista, California, contacted the . Vista Sub Station. Mr. MOSSER has home phone 726-2758. Mr. MOSSER reported to the Sheriff's Office that at about 10:00 AM on 9/14/72 he was in Way, Vista, next to
on East Vista and saw a man there who resembled the artist's drawing of unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper. .
It is suggested that Mr. MOSSER be contacted regarding above.
2- 164-91 JDA:tld (2)
164-91-63
JDEED
2
FILED
SEP 2 0 1972
DISCO
5010-10%
Buy U.
MOSSER be contacted regarding above.
2- 164-91 JDA:tld (2)
164-91-63
JDEED
2
FILED
SEP 2 0 1972
DISCO
5010-10%
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-637
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b6 b7C
b6 b7cOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVE. MENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE:
10/12/72
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Re memo of SA
dated 9/8/72
On 9/15/72, a in front of the house at The vehicle was bearing Calif. license and
was observed parked Calif.
the registered owner was determined to be Calif., driver's license born (age 519", 167, Brown hair and eyes. A photo graph of was obtained from Sacramento, as it appeared on his driver's license. The photograph and description of was determined not to be similar to that of the unknown subject, and on the basis of age and description of he should be eliminated as a suspect in this matter.
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164-91-64
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED
FILED 50
OCT 17 1472 CAN DIEGO
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5-10-18
1) San Diego (164-91) DCG/dcg (1) W
Buy U.
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164-91-64
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED
FILED 50
OCT 17 1472 CAN DIEGO
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5-10-18
1) San Diego (164-91) DCG/dcg (1) W
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-638
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. S-22-64) .
FBI
Date:
10/18/72
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Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
· TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(Attn: FBI Laboratory and ID/LFS)
"FROM :
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory are two pages of a handprinted letter and envelope. sent to the NY Times, post- marked 9/19/72.
Enclosed for Seattle and auxiliary offices are two Xerox copies each of letter and envelope for information purposes.
Also enclosed for the Bureau and auxiliary offices are two copies each of FD 302s reflecting interviews of employees of the NY Times.
The anonymous letter received at the NY Times is signed who alleges D. B. COOPER. Letter indicated that the subject is now deceased.
Copies of this communication are being furnished to Los Angeles as the NY Times may possibly have alerted their Los Angeles office concerning this
Copies of this communication are being furnished to Los Angeles as the NY Times may possibly have alerted their Los Angeles office concerning this anonymous letter.
4 - Bureau (Encs. 7) (1 - FBI Laboratory) (1 - ID/LFS) 2 - Los Angeles (Encs. 7) (INFO) 2)- San Diego (Encs. 2 - Seattle (Encs. 1 - New York
J.JS : mmz (12) Expedito
SEARCHED 164. 91565 INDEXED. SERIALIZED __ FILED. OCT 2 0 1972 GO Az
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Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-639
Special Agent in Charge
#U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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b6 b7C NY 164-627
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
ID/LFS
The ID/LFS is requested to examine letter for any latent prints.
FBI LABORATORY.
FBI Laboratory is requested to compare enclosed anonymous letter with any previous letters submitted in this matter, noting letter postmarked at El Cajon, California.
LEADS
SAN DIEGO
At El Cajon, California Will attempt to identify
in general area of El Cajon, noting anonymous letter postmarked CA 920 which is ZIP code for El Cajon, California, a suburb of San Diego.
At California Will contact
to ascertain results
or any inquiries he may have conducted in effort to
At California Will contact
to ascertain results
or any inquiries he may have conducted in effort to identify letter writer or subject "D.B. COOPER."
At San Diego, California Will contact appropriate county officials in effort to verify possible recent death of a "D. B. COOPER" noting letter
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DB Cooper-640
- 2 -FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10/18/72
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New York
Times, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, made available a two page handprinted letter signed by along with an envelope addressed to "New York Times, 229 W. 43rd , New York, N. Y. ", postmarked September 19, 1972, United States Postal Service, Ca. 920.
advised that he learned of the letter's existance when of it.
gave him a photocopy
informed that the original letter was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972 and was passed from department to department and from clerk to clerk until he received the letter approximately ten days ago. b6 b7C
164-91-66
Interviewed on 10/17/72 of New York, New York File # NY ,164-627
by SA RONALD D.
the weekend of September 23, 1972 and was passed from department to department and from clerk to clerk until he received the letter approximately ten days ago. b6 b7C
164-91-66
Interviewed on 10/17/72 of New York, New York File # NY ,164-627
by SA RONALD D. HODGES : mmz
Date dictated .
SEARCHED_ CCINDEXED.
SERIALIZEDFILED
OCT2/019/32
3
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-641FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10/18/72
New York Times, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, advised that the hand- written letter was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972. He stated that the letter was passed from Department to Department for about two weeks and was handled by a number of clerks and editors before he received it approximately ten days ago. He declined to estimate the number of people who handled the letter adding that it would be impossible to determine the number or identities of those people.
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continued that explained no present plans for publica- tion of the letter.
of people who handled the letter adding that it would be impossible to determine the number or identities of those people.
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continued that explained no present plans for publica- tion of the letter. He advised that a photocopy of the letter was forwarded in the San Diego, California area He named California, telephone
that determined from the letter's postmark that the letter had been mailed within a one hundred mile radius of San Diego but outside San Diego's city limits. He said had requested the local Bureau of Vital Statistics to furnish a list of all deaths on
but discovered such records are not filed by date. He related that to his knowledge no one else has made any b6 attempt to determine the letter's accuracy or authenticity. b7C
164-91-67
Interviewed on 10/17/72 of New York, New York
File #
NY 164-627
by SA RONALD D . HODGES : mm2
Date dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZES A0938/1372
b6
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EDI SAN DIEGO
$90 /2/
B Cooper-642 

87-15-17 b6 b7c .
INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZES A0938/1372
b6
b7C
EDI SAN DIEGO
$90 /2/
B Cooper-642 

87-15-17 b6 b7c . 1972
CELLED
__ INDEXED
COSTAY DEVICE. CA 920 19 SEP NEW YORK TIMES 229 W. 43md. NEW YORK, N.Y.	SEARCHED
SERIALIZED
DB Cooper-643

10/25/72
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Enclosed for Seattle is one photo of one copy of FBI Identification Record for
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FBI Number
and one copy of
Sheet Number for dated
Booking:
On the afternoon of 10/20/72, an individual identifying himself as telephonically contacted the El Centro Resident Agency and advised that he had a friend who possibly had information concerning a skyjacker residing in the California, area. advised that he
could be contacted after 5:00 p. m. on that date at either
his residence phone number.
or the phone number of
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stated that his friend b7C
b7D
did not want to furnish any information over the telephone but desired to furnish the information in person.
or the phone number of
b6
stated that his friend b7C
b7D
did not want to furnish any information over the telephone but desired to furnish the information in person. was contacted shortly after 5:00 p. m. at California, and he advised that the
Individual who desired to furnish the information was and that he would contact and have him come to the
that evening.
On 10/20/72. (protect identity) was b6 contacted at California, by SAS and
b7C b7D 2 - Seattle (Enc - 3) 2) San Diego
RFR: s1f (4)
Si Alf
164-91-71
INDEXEU 5
KISALIZED A FILED DB Cooper-651
b6 b7CSD 164-91
advised that he resides at california, through
and can be contacted any time Furnished the following information:
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He advised that he is familiar with an individual by who resides at believes
the name of
California, and whom
could possibly be identical with the D. B. COOPER involved in above-captioned skyjacking.
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DB Cooper-652
- 2 - SD 164-91
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Above information is being furnished the Seattle Division to possibly assist in the identification of D.
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DB Cooper-652
- 2 - SD 164-91
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Above information is being furnished the Seattle Division to possibly assist in the identification of D. B. COOPER or the elimination of as a suspect.
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No leads being set out at this time as that is being left to the discretion of Seattle as Office of Origin.
Seattle advise San Diego if additional investigation desired regarding
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LEAD
SAN DIEGO
AT EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA. Will await instructions from Seattle as to whether additional Investigation desired regarding b6 b7C
DB Cooper-653
- 3 -7-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, New York (164-627)
Re:
NORJAK

Date:	October 30,	1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-721024016	LL

Specimens received
10/20/72
Q52 Envelope postmarked "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, CA 920 PM 19 SEP 1972," bearing hand printed address "New York Times 229 W. 43rd New York, N. Y."
Q53 First page of two-page hand printed letter beginning
Q54 Second page of two-page hand printed
"
Q53 First page of two-page hand printed letter beginning
Q54 Second page of two-page hand printed letter beginning
Result of examination:
It was concluded that Q52 through Q54 were prepared by the writer of Q49 through Q51, submitted by Los Angeles with a communication dated 9/25/72.
It could not be determined whether the writer of Q49 through Q54 was involved in the preparation of the other specimens received in this case, because of a lack of com- parable writing and distortion in portions of the material received in this matter.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other features were found on Q52 through 054 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately ..
164-91-72
SEARCHES THOSE SERIAITAT_FILTER NOV . 1 1972 DIEGU
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DB Cooper-654
b6 b7C
b6 b7C $ Laboratory Transmitial Form 1-72
Add_ LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, New York (164-627).
1 1972 DIEGU
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DB Cooper-654
b6 b7C
b6 b7C $ Laboratory Transmitial Form 1-72
Add_ LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, New York (164-627).)
Date:
October 30, 1972
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-721024016

LL

Examination requested by:	New York
Reference:	Airtel 10/18/72

Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks:
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report).
2 - Seattle Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) .
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) Enclosure (Lab report) 1- San Diego Enclosure (Lab report)
164-91-73
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE INDEXED SERIAIDEN FILED 1 1972
PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
NOV
SAN DIEGU
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DB Cooper-655FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
· FBI
Date: 11/3/72
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TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
5-22-64)
· FBI
Date: 11/3/72
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Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM :
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE BUFILE: 164-2111
RE:
Re San Diego airtel to Seattle dated 10/25/72.
physical description is dissimilar to UNSUB; however, there is enough circumstantial evidence con- tained in referenced communication to warrant further inves- tigation. In recognition of this fact, the following lead is being set forth:
LEAD
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At California
Will attempt to determine whereabouts on November 24, 1971, in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - San Diego 3 - Seattle RNN : bgw (5)
Let
16 4oglidt
NOVS - 1516 ECU
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-656
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AIRTEL

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAÇ,	SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re New York airtel to the Bureau, 10/18/72.
1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-656
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AIRTEL

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAÇ,	SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re New York airtel to the Bureau, 10/18/72.
Enclosed for Seattle ae nine copies and for New York one information copy of an investigative insert resulting from investigation conducted at San Diego requested by New York in referenced airtel. Also enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of a investigative insert resulting from other investigation at San Diego concerning suspects in this matter.
Suspect eliminated as a suspect in this matter. Investigation at San Diego concerning the anonymous letter received at the New York Times signed negative.
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LEAD
SAN DIEGO
AT SANTEE AND SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, Will continue investigation concerning suspect b6 b7C
2 - Seattle (Enc. 18)
New York (164-627) (Enc. 1) (Infp) 2 -San Diego
DCG:dng (5) ang A 9
8
164-91 75
INDEXED ...
DB Cooper-657
RSA b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/29/72
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to San Diego dated 11/3/72.
DB Cooper-657
RSA b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/29/72
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
NORJAK 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to San Diego dated 11/3/72. Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of taken 8/25/72.
AT CALIFORNIA
On 12/11/72.
who has been cooperative in the past, advised upon viewing a picture of that
further advised that have lived at California, for approximately years. advised that he would make inquiries to determine
November 1971.
On 12/12/72. advised that he had determined
In view of the foregoing, is considered not to be identical to/the subject of captioned case.
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DB Cooper-658
164-41-76 -
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b6 b7c b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11-6 "UNITED STATES GOVER MENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SD ( 164-9})
FROM
: EDWARD J. MILLER, SA
Unsub; Aka D. B. COOPFR
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
DATE:
1/9/72
Relet of SA dated 9/20/72.
Repeated efforts to contact FMIL MOSSER at his reported Vista address met with negative results.
COOPFR
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
DATE:
1/9/72
Relet of SA dated 9/20/72.
Repeated efforts to contact FMIL MOSSER at his reported Vista address met with negative results. Therefore investigation was conducted where suspect was reportedly observed.
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On 1/8/72 the "look alike" drawing was shown to located at . during the past year. They lookeda at the picture and said they are unable to thing of anyone they have waited on who re- sembles suspect. The descriptive data did not help them in their e^fort. They also agreed that the photo is really not clear enough to make a positive ident. they will be alert for anyone that fits this general description, and looks something like the photo, and if spotted, will immediately contact the Escondido RA.
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TO : SAC, SAN DIEGO
FROM
SUBJECT:
(LNU) INFORMATION CONCERNING
DATE:
1/20/73
California, phone number
San Diego,
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SAN DIEGO
FROM
SUBJECT:
(LNU) INFORMATION CONCERNING
DATE:
1/20/73
California, phone number
San Diego, telephonically contacted this office at 6:40pm, instant date. stated subject meets
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across the street from
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stated subject gets loud, makes numerous bragging statements, claims to
In view of the above feels subject might be D.B. Cooper, subject of San Diego file 164-91.
described subject as follows: WM, 5'8",
150-1751bs. complexion, and approximately 50-60yrs. old.
Description Not even
(sun) will Close
Not be interviewed, De
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AS
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AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re San Diego airtel to Seattle, 12/22/72. Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of as it appears on his California Driver's License.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re San Diego airtel to Seattle, 12/22/72. Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of as it appears on his California Driver's License.
is presently residing at interview with California, and an is being held in abeyance pending instructions from Seattle.
LEAD
SEATTLE
Will review photograph and description of and advise San Diego if interview whereabouts on 11/24/71.
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desired concerning 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - San Diego
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
On October 24, 1972, inquiry at the San Diego Postal Inspector's Office determined that Zip Code Number 320 was that of the San Diego Main Post Office and not that of the El Cajon, California, Post Office. It was determined El Cajon, California, does not have a specific Zip Code Number postmarked on out- going mail, since all mail from El Cajon is routed through the San Diego Main Post Office.
AT CALIFORNIA
On October 24, 1972.
It was determined El Cajon, California, does not have a specific Zip Code Number postmarked on out- going mail, since all mail from El Cajon is routed through the San Diego Main Post Office.
AT CALIFORNIA
On October 24, 1972.
advised he is
telephone and he did recently receive an anonymous letter from the New York Times concerning D. B. COOPER. stated he attempted to obtain death records from the San Diego County Bureau of Vital Statistics but was unsuccessful.
advised he was told death records were not filed by date and they were unable to search their records for the record, since did not have an official request for a record search. indicated he made no other inquiries concerning D. B. COOPER or the copy of the letter he received from the New York Times.
pls . serialize
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AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
On October 25, 1972, Records Section, San Diego County Department of Health, 1600 Pacific Highway, reviewed her death records concerning the death of D. B. COOPER or any other individual with the last name COOPER during the year 1972. advised no daths were noted for D.
COOPER or any other individual with the last name COOPER during the year 1972. advised no daths were noted for D. B. COOPER and the only death recorded during 1972 until this date was for any- one named COOPER was that of Mrs. DAISY COOPER, who died on May 21, 1972.
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The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
- SUSPECT
On September 3. 1972,
California. telephone telephmically advised that on
was visiting with also
commented that
had a lot of money and gave many nice stated that and things. name unknown, had lots of money and that he got this money from an airplane and then parachuted from the plane.
On September 14, 1972. a neighborhood investi-
gation at California, identified
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eyes. A driver's license photo of 5' ?", 167 pounds, brown hair, brown
from the California Department of Motor vehicles, and was obtained the photograph and description of was determined not to be similar to that of the unknown subject known as D.
", 167 pounds, brown hair, brown
from the California Department of Motor vehicles, and was obtained the photograph and description of was determined not to be similar to that of the unknown subject known as D. B. COOPER. On the basis of the age and description
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of he was eliminated as a suspect in this matter.
- SUSPECT
On December 13. 1972,
California, telephone -
advised he is California. stated that he recently by the name of who stated he was formerly a but had stated that he had at in San Diego, California, and planned to
stated that he had recently seen a composite photo of the unknown subject D. B. COOPER, and he thought that was similar in appearance to the composite drawing. stated that 
was described as a white male American, approximately 40 years of age, 6', 175 pounds, brown hair and medium build.
On December 15, 1972, information was obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles indicating that
California, has driver's license number white male, born age - blond hair, blue eyes, 6' 1", weight - 175 pounds.
from the California Department of Motor Vehicles indicating that
California, has driver's license number white male, born age - blond hair, blue eyes, 6' 1", weight - 175 pounds.
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FBI Date: 3/1/73
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO :
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
7 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT; NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re Bureau airtel to All Offices Except Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas, 11/29/71, and Seattle airtel to Bureau, 2/22/73.
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies of an artist's conception showing UNSUB with and without glasses. The following offices will receive more copies because of investi- gation in their divisions:

Portland	50 copies
Las Vegas	10 copies
Denver	10 copies
Sacramento	10 copies
San Francisco	10 copies
Butte	10	copies

The intent of this change to the artist's
10 copies
San Francisco	10 copies
Butte	10	copies

The intent of this change to the artist's composite is to more clearly show UNSUB's age and swarthy complexion.
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A release of an interim composite (one that had not been fully evaluated by NORJAK eyewitnesses) in the December FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin makes it imperative that this final version not be released to the news media at this time.
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This is the only unsolved hijacking; it should receive expeditious handling with every investigative effort expended to resolve this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Approved:
Sent
MAR 5 1973 N DIEGO
A
Special Agent in Charge
U.S. GOVCTIIITTOTU
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DB Cooper-666OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164 -91)
DATE:
4/3/73
FROM
gem
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re San Diego's airtel to Seattle, 2/28/73.
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164 -91)
DATE:
4/3/73
FROM
gem
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re San Diego's airtel to Seattle, 2/28/73.
Based on the discrepancy between description and UNSUB's he is no longer being considered a suspect in this matter and no further investigation concerning him is necessary at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
Re Seattle letter to San Diego dated 4/3/73.
After a review of San Diego file in this case, no further investigation outstanding at San Diego. All logical suspects have been eliminated by Seattle.
This case being considered RUC until such time as further investigation requested or additional suspects developed in the San Diego Division.
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5/3/13 3
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stripped file
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164-91-84 5OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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TO :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE:
4/22/74
*
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
On 4/17/74.
San Diego
telephonically con- -
tacted this office to advise that a has moved into the area of and has
phone
She said that the
D. B. COOPER. She said some of Arizona and some of are from Oregon.
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are from
She suggested that she be telephonically contacted prior to a personal interview by an Agent. -
There is a
indexed into
and but there is no way to determine if they are identical/ with the caller.
From the tone of the caller's conversation, it was felt that
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TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
DATE:
4/30/74
FROM : SA
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
DATE:
4/30/74
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJACK
On 4/22/74, it was determined through indices
tha t there are references to
a s being a
and she has phoned the
office on numerous occasions. The same date, was contacted by writer and she advised that she has talked to several agents in the past including SA concerning D.B. COOPER. From the conversation with it was determined she is
concerning her
Whom she is
Based on the complaintants no further investigation being conducted and it is requested this case be closed administratively.
For reference purposes, it is requested the name and address of be indexed into 62-1 file as
San Diego, Ca.
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAC,	SAN	DIEGO (
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan5/9/74
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAC,	SAN	DIEGO (164-91) (₽)
NORJAK (00: SE)

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leading to the identity of the person responsible for NORJAK.
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PCI indicated
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PCI stated That he has looked at The composite drawing of D.
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PCI stated That he has looked at The composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated that the man PCI
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PCI indicated
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of
Name:
Alias:
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Age:
Mid-forties
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5'9"
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Weight:
Unknown
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Build:
Medium, muscular and
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athletic in appearance
Hair:
Short, light brown
Eyes:
Color unknown
Characteristics:
Neat dresser, no eyeglasses, good talker.
Scars/Marks:
Arrests:
Employment:
LEADS
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. (1) Attempt to locate
the residence in California, and thereafter b6
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background information on him from this source.
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Obtain photograph of and all available b7F
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background information on him from this source.
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termine his activities and location on November 24, 1971, b7D in an attempt to determine if he could be responsible for the NORJAK.
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knowledge: however, The Fact That he has in the past is known only to and if he should become aware of law enforcement interest in him. he might determine the infor- mation came from PCI. If is interviewed, insure suitable pretext is used so that will not connect PCI as source of information.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. (1) Maintain contact with b7D for any additional information he might be able to b7F
furnish the Bureau. IN VIEW OF THE NATURE OF THE CRIME, ALL INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-735
4SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC) NORJAK (00: SE)
6/28/74
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles, 5/9/74.
DB Cooper-735
4SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC) NORJAK (00: SE)
6/28/74
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles, 5/9/74.
Contact has been maintained with however, he has not been able to furnish any additional information to aid Los Angeles in their investigation of
If any positive information developed as a result of information furnished by it is requested that San Diego be advised in San Diego file so as to properly evaluate the informant.
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DB Cooper-736OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
JULY 1973 EDITION
GSA FIMIR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAG, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE!
8/27/74
FROM
UNASAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: . Seattle
Re San Diego airtel to Los Angeles dated 5/9/74.
RE SUSPECT
SA The following investigation was conducted by at Los Angeles, California, in an effort to develop background information concerning captioned suspect and to ascertain if he should be considered a logical suspect in this matter:
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who has access to information
in an effort to develop background information concerning captioned suspect and to ascertain if he should be considered a logical suspect in this matter:
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who has access to information
advised on
6/4/74, that he had caused a search to be made of
for the name
and could locate no record The source said
He said, however, he had
Los Angeles, advised on 6/4/74, that she had conducted a search of the
for the names of with negative results.
said she had
· Inquiry at.
on 6/4/74,
revealed that records of contained no information concerning
It was determined
that a
several years ago and that However, inquiry developed no information which would associate the name of
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LA 164-497
advised on 6/21/74. that
The source said
he had no information concerning and could locate no information which Source noted
information through
and source suggested that the best would be obtained
Los Angeles, advised on 7/9/74,
that this
said all records
concerning and could locate no information which Source noted
information through
and source suggested that the best would be obtained
Los Angeles, advised on 7/9/74,
that this
said all records of
have been sent to and are in storage.
headquarters of said he did not know the name He said this company and that if someone by this name had his name should appear in the records
been
said he did not know what sort of to search the records
for the name of He thought, however, that it would be a considerable task. He said also he did not believe that a positive search would be of any current value to locate because of the passage of time.
A review of Los Angeles telephone directory reveals
listed telephone number of
California, with a
California Department of Motor Vehicles. Driver's License Division reveals a born residing at
California, effective is described as 5'7". 165 pounds, brown hair,
brown eyes, Social Security Number driver's license number
California
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LA 164-497
Information provided by
indicated
that approximately
and worked
and is still
he has
It would appear if such
*
LA 164-497
Information provided by
indicated
that approximately
and worked
and is still
he has
It would appear if such information were valid, he would be known to some of the agencies set forth above who have general knowledge
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The following investigation will be conducted in effort to determine the validity of information provided by the source:
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Obtain from Driver's License Division, California Department of Motor Vehicles, photocopy of driver's license of Driver's License b6 b7c Number for comparison with artist's conception of unsub b7D and furnish one photocopy to San Diego for display to
to ascertain born is identical with the
provided as subject this matter.
LOS ANGELES
AT WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 1) Contact the West Valley Division of the Los Angeles Police Department
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in a
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located in the California, as claimed by PCI.
2) Conduct logical investigation through West Valley Division, LAPD and any other logical source to ascertain if or are
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2) Conduct logical investigation through West Valley Division, LAPD and any other logical source to ascertain if or are
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DB Cooper-739
- 3* - ESCAL ED FEDERAL PRISONER, BANK ROBBERY
Entered NCIC I. 0.4624 8-26-74
WANTED BY FBI
RICHARD FLOYD MC COY, JR. ® FBI No. 919,406 J2
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ALIAS: T. Johnson
Photographs taken 1972
Photographs taken 1973
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DESCRIPTION
AGE: 31, born December 7, 1942, Kinston, North Carolina
HEIGHT: 5'10'
EYES: blue
WEIGHT: 170 pounds
COMPLEXION: dark
BUILD: medium
RACE: white
HAIR: brown
NATIONALITY: American
SCARS AND MARKS: scars on left ring and left little fingers, left side of nose, left bicep, rightinside thigh
REMARKS: has large protruding ears and may be wearing mustache. While in military service McCoy received training as an Army aviator, helicopter pilot, demolition specialist and parachutist.
! SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER USED: 237-66-2779
CRIMINAL RECORD McCoy has been convicted of Aircraft Piracy. CAUTION
MCCOY ESCAPED FROM THE FEDERAL PENITENTIARY, LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, ON AUGUST 10, 1974.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER USED: 237-66-2779
CRIMINAL RECORD McCoy has been convicted of Aircraft Piracy. CAUTION
MCCOY ESCAPED FROM THE FEDERAL PENITENTIARY, LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, ON AUGUST 10, 1974. HE IS BELIEVED TO BE IN THE COMPANY OF MELVIN DALE WALKER, THE SUBJECT OF IDENTI. * FICATION ORDER 4625. MCCOY AND WALKER SHOULD BE CONSID. ERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
A Federal warrant was issued on August 19, 1974, at New Bern, North Carolina, charging McCoy with bank robbery (Title 18, U. S. Code, Section 2113d). On August 21, 1974, a warrant was issued at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, charging McCoy with being an escaped Federal prisoner (Title 18, U. S. Code, Section 751a). IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FM OFFICE. TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES OF ALL FBI OFFICES LISTED ON BACK.
Identification Order 4624 August 26, 1974
Conkelley Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. 20535
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PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FIRST CLASS MAIL
JUS-432
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
POSTAGE AND FEES PAID
U.
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FIRST CLASS MAIL
JUS-432
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
POSTAGE AND FEES PAID
U.S.MAIL
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SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Located at:	* Building	Telephone
ALBANY, New	York 12207	502 U.S. P.O. & Ct. House	518	465-7551
ALBUQUERQUE,	New Mexico 87101	4303 Federal Office Bidg.	505	247-1555
ALEXANDRIA,	Virginia 22314	Room 500, 300 North Lee St.	703	683-2680
ANCHORAGE,	Alaska 99510	Room 238, Federal Building	907	272-6414
ATLANTA, Georgia 30303	275 Peachtree St., N. E.	404	521-3900
BALTIMORE,	Maryland 21207	7142 Ambassador Road	301	265-8080
BIRMINGHAM,	Alabama 35203	Room 1400 - 2121 Bldg.
MAIL
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SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Located at:	* Building	Telephone
ALBANY, New	York 12207	502 U.S. P.O. & Ct. House	518	465-7551
ALBUQUERQUE,	New Mexico 87101	4303 Federal Office Bidg.	505	247-1555
ALEXANDRIA,	Virginia 22314	Room 500, 300 North Lee St.	703	683-2680
ANCHORAGE,	Alaska 99510	Room 238, Federal Building	907	272-6414
ATLANTA, Georgia 30303	275 Peachtree St., N. E.	404	521-3900
BALTIMORE,	Maryland 21207	7142 Ambassador Road	301	265-8080
BIRMINGHAM,	Alabama 35203	Room 1400 - 2121 Bldg.	205	322-7711
BOSTON, Massachusetts 02203	John F. Kennedy Federal Office Building	617	742-5533
BUFFALO, New	York 14202	111 West Huron
Kennedy Federal Office Building	617	742-5533
BUFFALO, New	York 14202	111 West Huron Street	716	856-7800
BUTTE, Montana 59701	115 U. S. Ct. House and
Federal Building	406	792-2304
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28202	1120 Jefferson Std. Life	Bidg704	372-5485
CHICAGO, Illinois 60604 Room 905, Everett Mckinley
Dirksen Building	312	431-1333
CINCINNATI, ONo 45202	415 U. S. Post Office and
Court House Building	513	421-4310
CLEVELAND, Ohio 44199	3005 Federal Office Building	216	522-1400
COLUMBIA,	South Carolina 29201	1529 Hampton Street	803	252-1911
DALLAS, Texas 75201	Room 200 -
Ohio 44199	3005 Federal Office Building	216	522-1400
COLUMBIA,	South Carolina 29201	1529 Hampton Street	803	252-1911
DALLAS, Texas 75201	Room 200 - 1810 Commerce Street	741-1851
214
DENVER, Colorado 80202	Room 18218, Federal Office Building
303	222-5981
DETROIT,	Michigan 48226	333 West Fort Building	313	965-2323
EL PASO, Texas 79901	202 U. S. Court House Building
915	533-7451
HONOLULU,	Hawaii 96813	Rm. 605, Bishop Trust Bldg.	808	521-1411
HOUSTON, Texas 77002	6015 Federal Building and
U. S. Court House	713	224-1511
INDIANAPOLIS,	Indiana 46202	1221 North Pennsylvania St.
Court House	713	224-1511
INDIANAPOLIS,	Indiana 46202	1221 North Pennsylvania St.	317	639-3301
JACKSON, Mississippi 39205	800 Unifirst Federal Savings
and Loan Building	601	948-5000
JACKSONVILLE, Florida 32202	414 U. S. Court House and
Post Office Building	904	355-1401
KANSAS CITY,	Missouri 64106	707 U. S. Court House Bldg.	816	221-
KNOXVILLE,	Tennessee 37919	Rm 800, 1111 Northshore Dr.	615	588 -*
LAS VEGAS, Nevada 89101	Room 2-011 Federal Office
Building	702	385-
LITTLE ROCK,	Arkansas 72201	215 U.S. Post Office Bldg.
2-011 Federal Office
Building	702	385-
LITTLE ROCK,	Arkansas 72201	215 U.S. Post Office Bldg.	501	372-
LOS ANGELES,	California 90024	11000 Wilshire Boulevard	213	272
LOUISVILLE,	Kentucky 40202	Room 502, Federal Building	502	583-3941
MEMPHIS, Tennessee 38103	841 Clifford Davis Federal Building
901	525-7373
MIAMI, Florida	33137	3801 Biscayne Boulevard	305	573-3333
MILWAUKEE,	Wisconsin 53202	Rm. 700 Federal Building and U. S. Court House
414	276-4684
MINNEAPOLIS,	Minnesota 55401	392 Federal Building	612	339-7861
MOBILE, Alabama 36602	520 Federal Building	205	438-3674
NEWARK, New Jersey
Federal Building	612	339-7861
MOBILE, Alabama 36602	520 Federal Building	205	438-3674
NEWARK, New Jersey 07101	Gateway I, Market Street	201	622-5613
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut 06510	770 Chapel Street	203	777-6311
NEW ORLEANS,	Louisiana 70113	701 Loyola Avenue	504	522-4671
NEW YORK, New	York 10021	201 East 69th Street	212	535-7700
NORFOLK,	Virginia 23502	Room 300, 870 N.
Military Highway	804	420-6700
OKLAHOMA	CITY, Oklahoma 73118	5104 N. Francis Street	405	842-7471
OMAHA, Nebraska 68102	1010 Federal Office Bldg.	402	348-1210
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 191068th Floor, Federal Office
Building, 600 Arch Street	215	629-0800
PHOENIX, Arizona 85004	2721
Pennsylvania 191068th Floor, Federal Office
Building, 600 Arch Street	215	629-0800
PHOENIX, Arizona 85004	2721 North Central Avenue	602	279-5511
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15222	1300 Federal Office Bidg.	412	471-2000
PORTLAND, Oregon 97201	Crown Plaza Building	503	224-4181
RICHMOND,	Virginia 23220	200 West Grace Street	804	644-2631
SACRAMENTO,	California 95825	Federal Building, 2800 Cottage Way
916	481-9110
ST. LOUIS,	Missouri 63103	2704 Federal Building	314	241-5357
SALT LAKE	CITY, Utah 84138	3203 Federal Building	801	355-7521
SAN ANTONIO,	Texas 78296	433 Federal Building	512	225-6741
SAN DIEGO,	California 92103	3211 Fifth
ANTONIO,	Texas 78296	433 Federal Building	512	225-6741
SAN DIEGO,	California 92103	3211 Fifth Avenue	714	297-3361
SAN FRANCISCO,	California 94102	450 Golden Gate Avenue,
Box 36015	415	552-2155
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico 00917	Pan Am Building
255 Ponce de Leon Avenue	809	765-6000
SAVANNAH,	Georgia 31405	5401 Paulsen Street	912	354-9911
SEATTLE, Washington 98104	915 Second Avenue	206	622-0460
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois 62702	535 West Jefferson Street	217	522-9675
TAMPA, Florida 33602	Rm.610, Federal Off. Bidg.	813	228-7661
WASHINGTON,	D. C. 20535	506 Old Post Office Building	202	393-7100

DB
20535	506 Old Post Office Building	202	393-7100

DB Cooper-741OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 i MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE: 9/6/74
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
(00: Seattle)
On 9/4/74, an individual identifying himself as telephonically contacted SA
and provided the following possible information concerning the true identity of D. B. COOPER. stated that he is
San Diego, California, telephone number
he came across information
During his concerning described as a white male,
6'0" tall, 160 pounds, date of birth Account Number
Social Security
and that he spent time in the in the
Washington, area. Washington, area was with
provided that the last known address for California,
telephone
which is the address
also provided that he has additional information which may or may not be important and he is willing to discuss this information if it is desired. LEADS
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
which is the address
also provided that he has additional information which may or may not be important and he is willing to discuss this information if it is desired. LEADS
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. Will interview
for any additional information he may
have concerning
RA JNWed (2)
San Diego (164-91)2 P
164-91-91
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A
5010-100
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1/9/2"
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SD 164-91
LEADS (Cont'd)
AT CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA. Will attempt to interview
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DB Cooper-743
- 2 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE:
10/31/74
FROM
:
SA TOMMY D. KING
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
(00: Seattle)
Re memo of SA
dated 9/6/74.
On 10/17/74, San Diego, California, was re-contacted by the writer and advised that he could not furnish any additional information regarding
On 10/22/74, records of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDCSD) were negative regarding On 10/22/74.
additional information regarding
On 10/22/74, records of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDCSD) were negative regarding On 10/22/74. efforts to contact at California, were
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negative.
LEAD
SAN DIEGO
AT CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA. Will continue efforts to locate and interview
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2 - 164-91
TDK:mlr (2)
mes
Q/S 12-3-74-
164-91- 92
SEARCHED / INDEXED SERIALIZED CAPELLED NOV 7 1974 FOI - SAN DIEGO
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The following investigation was conducted by
SC
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
On November 27, 1974, Driver's License Section, California Department of Motor Vehicles, advised that California Driver's License No. was issued on 1970, to California.
is described as being born brown hair and eyes, 5 feet 7 inches tall, and 165 pounds.
Records indicate this license expired on and has not been renewed to date.
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King
12 DB Cooper-745SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 Sub. 719) 12/6/74
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC) 1 NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles letter
719) 12/6/74
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC) 1 NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Los Angeles letter to San Diego dated 8/27/74, and Los Angeles letter to Seattle dated 11/19/74.
Enclosed for Seattle and San Diego is one photo each of California Driver's License bearing a photograph of and two copies of an investigative insert reflecting investigation by SC at Sacramento.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle (enc. 3) 
2- San Diego (enc. 3) lip 1 - Sacramento RJA/dlo (5)
King 164-91-94 B 
B Cooper-746
b6 b7cOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 182 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE: 12/19/74
FROM :
SA TOMMY D. KING
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
(00: Seattle)
Re memo of SA
dated 9/6/74.
On 11/12/74. attempts to contact
were negative.
On 12/3/74. advised she is the She stated that her son is not
in the area but is due to return around She was shown a composite photo of D. B. COOPER and advised her son does not resemble COOPER at all.
advised she is the She stated that her son is not
in the area but is due to return around She was shown a composite photo of D. B. COOPER and advised her son does not resemble COOPER at all.
LEADS
SAN DIEGO
AT CHULA VISTA. CALIFORNIA. Will contact and interview him regarding
captioned matter. 2 - San Diego (164-91)
(1)
A+D
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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164-91-95 ARCHED INDEXED .RIALIZED CATHED QTD
DEC 20 1974 FBI - SAN DIEG.
DB Cooper-747
1OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC) DATE:
4/24/75
FROM :
SA TOM D. KING
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
(00: Seattle)
Re memo of SA TOM D. KING dated 12/19/74.
On 2/5/75, California, was contacted by the writer and SA advised that during the time of the hijacking by D. B. COOPER, he was in California. It should be noted that does not fit the physical description or the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. Additionally, advised that he was not a paratrooper in the military nor has he ever parachuted from a plane.
Additionally, advised that he was not a paratrooper in the military nor has he ever parachuted from a plane.
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Based on the above, no further investigation is being conducted with regards to
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
(1 )- San Diego
TOK TOK : dng (1) dna 6 04/85
file Str pad 11-2675
5010-110
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDTAMO APR 2 4 1975 CX FBI - SAN DIEGO
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
7DB Cooper-748FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
9/23/75
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
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FROM: SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (B) ml 10 NOJAK -Morjak-16491-17*
00: SEATTLE
1
Re Suspect
For the information of the Bureau and receiving offices the following letter dated Sept. 17, and postmarked 17 Sept. 1975, addressed to Special Agent b6
of F.B.L. Alexandria, Va., 22300, with return address CA, was received at the Alexandria Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on 9/23/75.
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"Mr.
, 22300, with return address CA, was received at the Alexandria Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on 9/23/75.
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"Mr.
164-91-61
"D. B. Cooper is
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2- Bureau (2> San Diego 2- Seattle (164-81) 2- Alexandria AFH: smb (8)
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9 164-91-97 SEARCHED MILLINDEXED SERIALIZED 21 FI/ FD SEP.2 6 1975 I-BI-SAN DIEOU
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Approved:
Sent
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Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574AX 164-72
A newspaper clipping entitled "Hijacker lookalike cleared" was enclosed with the letter. This clipping regarded the investigation of as a possible suspect in captioned hijacking.
LEADS :
SAN DIEGO
AT CALIFORNIA,
Will attempt to locate
and interview in depth
2. Will contact regarding his knowledge of
San Diego, b6 b7C b7D
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will review above text and consider whehter it is desirable to request cooperation in this case.
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DB Cooper-750
-2-FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 10/1/75
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
IDENTIFICATION
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 10/1/75
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN :
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
164-91-17*
00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re Alexandria airtel to Bureau and San Diego, dated 9/23/75.
Referenced communication requested Seattle make a determination as to whether it was desirable to request cooperation in this case. Leads for Legat, will be put in abeyance until the results of investi- gation at San Diego have been received by Seattle.
The Bureau is requested to determine if has been fingerprinted and if so, compare his prints to the NORJAK partials currently on file. The San Diego Division is requested to expedite investigation and forward results to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Alexandria (164-72) 2) - San Diego (164-91) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : ecf (9)
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Prins on your serpent x Laver ten compared
164-91-98
Kings
SEARCHED COO INDEXED SERIALIZED MA, FILED.
2 - Alexandria (164-72) 2) - San Diego (164-91) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : ecf (9)
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Prins on your serpent x Laver ten compared
164-91-98
Kings
SEARCHED COO INDEXED SERIALIZED MA, FILED. Qcf 3 - 1975 FBI - 3.
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Sent
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U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972- 455-574
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 4 A R A M AU OF INVITTIMA Z 4 D 2
FEDERA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 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

October 17, 1975
TO:
SAC, Seattle
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 10-1-75 EXAMIN ATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS:
Previously reported latent prints in captioned case not identical with the fingerprints of b6
FBI born
prints of
available for comparison.
No palm b7C
164-91-99
1 Alexandria (164-72) - San Diego (164-91)
RLED OCT 20 1975 FOR SAN DIEGO.
I
Clarence M. Kelley, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-7521-336 (Rev.
I
Clarence M. Kelley, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-7521-336 (Rev. 7-16-73)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-91
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 12, 1975
TO: SAC, San Diego
RE: NORJACK
REFERENCE: Airtel 11/20/75 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: San Diego SPECIMENS:
Previously reported latent prints in captioned case not identical with fingerprints of born
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Phoenix, Arizona. No palm prints of available for com- parison.
2 - Seattle (164-81)
Conkelley Clarence M. Kelley, Director
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
164-91-182 DB Cooper-75812/29/75
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
(00:SE)
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to the Director 10/1/75; San Diego airtel to Director 11/20/75; Identification Report dated 12/12/75.
(164-81)
FROM: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
(00:SE)
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to the Director 10/1/75; San Diego airtel to Director 11/20/75; Identification Report dated 12/12/75.
For information of Seattle, the Identification Division of the Bureau advised on 10/17/75, that the previously reported latent prints in captioned matter were not identical with the fingerprints of therefore the San Diego Division is conducting no further investigation with regards to
On 12/12/75, The Identification Division advised that the latent prints in captioned case are not identical with fingerprints of The San Diego Division is therefore conducting no further investigation with regards to
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2-Seattle 1-San Diego
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO
DATE: 7/28/76
FROM
:
- 164-91-61
SUBJECT: D. B. COOPER; Skyjacker Information Concerning
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At 11: 15PM instant, writer received call from
Caller stated that stated that who knows subject and that subject Caller had no further information
he knows
as
COOPER; Skyjacker Information Concerning
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At 11: 15PM instant, writer received call from
Caller stated that stated that who knows subject and that subject Caller had no further information
he knows
as to names, but stated that he would try to obtain same.
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For information, subject hijacked a Northwestern Airlines jet on 11/24/71 and parachuted out with $200,000.00 in cash.
2 - San Diego 1 - SAC MAS/mas
164-91-104 164-97-
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DB Cooper-760OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE: August 7, 1976
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
D.B. COOPER; Skyjacker
Information Concerning
At 6:55PM, this date, Tel who is called to advise that he had recently talked to an FBI Agent whose name he could not remember concerning the possible . whereabouts of the subject.
said that the name of the town is Washington. He said that he had no other information bo relay at the present time and that the agent would under- stand the nature of this information.
He said that he had no other information bo relay at the present time and that the agent would under- stand the nature of this information. .
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SEARCHED ______ INDEXED SERIALIZED Can FILED 00 AUG7 1976 FB- SAN DIEGO
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK (00: Seattle)

DATE:
8/11/76
On 7/28/76.
San Diego,
California, telephonically contacted the San Diego Office of the FBI and supplied the following information:
stated that
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the individual who
hijacked the Northwest Airlines plane and is known as D. B. COOPER.
On 8/7/76, again contacted the FBI and advised that he was unable to establish any additional information regarding this unknown individual since he has not seen him again.
On 8/7/76, again contacted the FBI and advised that he was unable to establish any additional information regarding this unknown individual since he has not seen him again. He does not have any informatio as to the exact location of allegedly resides in Washington.
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På 2 - Seattle 1) - San Diego
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Any leads regarding this information are left to the discretion of the Seattle Division.
A &D
- 2 -
DB Cooper-763OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM :
SA
/164-914
SUBJECT: D. B. COOPER
CAA
DATE: 8/24/76
At approximately 2:30 PM, on 8/18/76, writer took an outside complaint call from an individual identifying himself as who resides at
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California, no telephone. He advised that an individual who lives nearby him and whom he has known for approximately basically fits
the description of the subject in this matter.
He advised that an individual who lives nearby him and whom he has known for approximately basically fits
the description of the subject in this matter. He described the individual as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age :	Approximately 38 years old
Height:	578" - 5'9"
Weight:	150 - 155 pounds
Hair:	Brownish - thinning on top
Characteristics:	Has no facial hair

He advised that the individal has and the individual whose name he could not recall at this time has
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Individual which he cannot recall.
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It is recommended that this matter be re-opened and agent assigned to interview
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1 - 2 -
DB Cooper-765
5.
5010-110
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SD 164-91
It is recommended that this matter be re-opened and agent assigned to interview
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1 - 2 -
DB Cooper-765
5.9/7/76
Airtel

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

NORJACK (00: SEATTLE)
RE:
California (no telephone), telephonically advised the San Diego Office that captioned individual, who resides at California, is possibly identical to subject b6 b7C b7D
D. B. COOPER re captioned matter. advised he has known and
this individual for approximately
has advised that he has not
the past
During the course of a conversation between which occurred about
had no explanation as to viry
began casually discussing captioned matter but thought it was very umugual.
also advised
also described vehicles driven by from which the following identifying information was obtained's
Name:
Sext
Race: 3 - Burremus Seattle (164-81) (Info) 2/- San Diego JJKIMIr menos
Male
White
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2
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DOB:
Height:
the following identifying information was obtained's
Name:
Sext
Race: 3 - Burremus Seattle (164-81) (Info) 2/- San Diego JJKIMIr menos
Male
White
Ju 
2
SINDES 164-91-108
DB Cooper-766
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DOB:
Height:
Weight:
Hair:
Bycs: California Driver's License: Address:

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Brown	b7D
Gray

California
San Diego indices negative re
as well as b6
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San Diego Police Department and San Diego County Sheriff's Office records,
viewed a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER
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REQUEST OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
Compare any known fingerprints of
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ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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FEDERA BUREAU OF INVEST SATION Washington, D. C. 20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
September 16, 1976

YOUR FILE NO.
20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
September 16, 1976

YOUR FILE NO.	164-91
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

. TO: SAC, San Diego
RE:
NORJACK
REFERENCE: Airtel 9/7/76 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: San Diego SPECIMENS:
The previously reported latent prints in the captioned case are not identical with the fingerprints
of born in
Palm prints of this individual are not available in Identification Division files.
2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-91-109
1776
Clarence Heley, Difeet
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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DB Cooper-769OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
DATE:
10/1/76
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 SUB 842) (P)
1
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
164-91-17
00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
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SEATTLE (164-81 SUB 842) (P)
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For the information of Sacramento,
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Race: Sex:	White Male
DOB:
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Weight:	. 160 1bs.
Hair:	Brown
Eyes :	Gray

California Driver's License: Address :
California
LEADS :
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At Sacramento, California
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DB Cooper-771OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 192 COMTION GSA I'MR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNME Memorandum
TO
SAC, MOBILE
FROM
VRA
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (00: Seattle) BuFile (164-2111)
164.34
Re
Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 4/14/76.
On 5/10/26
Oregon, advised SA JERRY G. WILSON
that the to open within tain that
was scheduled
However, felt cer-
would not be
that he heard at which time and was going to work for that is going to explained
approximately
stated previously
stated he was in the State of Florida,
is going to be the and will be traveling
on the
during the summer
of
stated that
come to the How-
that would not be necessary.
that is going to explained
approximately
stated previously
stated he was in the State of Florida,
is going to be the and will be traveling
on the
during the summer
of
stated that
come to the How-
that would not be necessary.
ever stated that would be coming to' the area.
indicated that he Oregon,
After negative attempts on 6/10 and 6/18/76, SA contacted
Oregon.
at advised that currently resides in Box
where he has P. O. and can also be reached through telephone number believes that is employed by (phonetic) a firm which
went to
where these
And should forin thefD.
in approximately
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understands that
will be
For information of Mobile and by way of background, has been suggested as a possible suspect in the NORJAK investigation due to an alleged physical re- semblance to Unsub.
understands that
will be
For information of Mobile and by way of background, has been suggested as a possible suspect in the NORJAK investigation due to an alleged physical re- semblance to Unsub.
LEADS
MOBILE
AT ALABAMA. Will locate
P. O. Box
telephone number
or through
and interview him as a possible suspect in this matter. Will obtain complete physical description and photograph of Will determine his whereabouts on 11/2+/71, and if appropriate attempt to verify same.
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FBI
Date: 11/3/76
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Via AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO
FROM:
SAC, MOBILE (164-34) (RUC) 
RE :
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
BUFILE 164-2111
RE:
Re Portland letter to Mobile. 10/4/76 and Seattle report of SA 5/30/73. 2
Enclosed for San Diego is a copy of re Portland letter.
On 11/1/76.
Alabama,
advised as follows :
this company as
over
is employed by and has responsibility can be reached through at
California,
telephone number
LEAD:
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
AT ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA 2 - San Diego (Enc.
Alabama,
advised as follows :
this company as
over
is employed by and has responsibility can be reached through at
California,
telephone number
LEAD:
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
AT ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA 2 - San Diego (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Mobile RHE, rms (G)
1 - Portland (164-41) 144-91-113
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Will locate and interview
in accordance with lead set forth in referenced Portland letter.
It is suggested that referenced report be referred to prior to interview with and "Investi- gation Steps To Process Norjak Suspects" on cover pages be reviewed.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Date:	11/10/76

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(Priority)
TQ
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE:
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Re Mobile airtel to San Diego, dated 11/3/76; Portland airtel to Mobile, dated 10/29/76.
TQ
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE:
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Re Mobile airtel to San Diego, dated 11/3/76; Portland airtel to Mobile, dated 10/29/76.
San Diego discontinue. Subject
located at Oregon, and interviewed by Portland, and eliminated as suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2
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Date:
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ATRMAIL
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 
(12/71) 164-91-17#
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
Re Mobile airtel to San Diego, 11/3/76.
San Diego discontinue. Suspect eliminated as suspect this matter by Portland at Oregon.
located and
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GPO : 19'DB Cooper-77
FD-350 (Rev. 11-11-75)
C-8 THE SAN DIEGO UNION;
Sunday, November 14, 1976
If You Happen To See Dan, Tell Him To Call Home
There's almost no chance that Dan Cooper, who parachuted from an airliner with $200,000 strapped to his body, is still alive! But if he is, the statute of limitation for his skyjack runs.out Thanksgiving eve.
By JOE FRAZIER Associated Press Writer PORTLAND, Ore. A miserably wet, windy; cold Thanksgiving eve In 1971 Passengers waited at the North- west Orient Airlines counter at Port- land: International Airport to book space on Flight .105 to Seattle. Many thought ahead, to family
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Skydiver Into Obscurity This is an artist's : . composite drawing of the, hijacker known as Dan Cooper who leaptitinto history onv.Nov. 24, 1970. He parachuted "from an airliner somewhere over southwest Washington State, with over $200,000 in '$20: bills:" There's been no sign of him since:
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He parachuted "from an airliner somewhere over southwest Washington State, with over $200,000 in '$20: bills:" There's been no sign of him since:
4.
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.)
Page C-8
The San Diego Union San Diego, Ca.
Date: 11/14/76
Edition: Home Author: Joe Frazier
Editor:
Title:
NORJAK
Character: or Classification: SD 164-91 Submitting Office: San Diego Being Investigated
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reunions, turkey . dinners, long re- laxed conversations and perhaps a: traditional game of bridge or Mo- nopoly later. But one didn't.
Dan Cooper paid cash for his tick- et, then, clutching a- paper sack, boarded the Boeing 727 for the 30- minute flight.
A few minutes after the plane nosed into the storm, he made his move. He showed the stewardess what he said was a dynamite bomb and demanded four parachutes, $200,000 in $20 bills; and "no funny stuff.
He showed the stewardess what he said was a dynamite bomb and demanded four parachutes, $200,000 in $20 bills; and "no funny stuff.
All the passengers but Cooper got off at Seattle, unaware that anything was amiss.
¿ The money and parachutes were put on board and the jet, with only the crew, and Cooper aboard, headed for Reno on Cooper's orders. Then somewhere over southwest Washing- ton, Cooper, with the 21 pounds of money. strapped to him, bailed out; He hasn't been heard from since. If he's alive " and that's a big "if"! -. the five-year statute of limi- tations runs out "this Thanksgiving- eve; Nov :- 24. Or does it?
"We're going ahead on the as- sumption that "the . statute ,doesn't apply, because when he did what he did, capital punishment was a possi- blity . There's no statute, on capital crimes," says FBI agent Ralph Him- melsbach.
·Himmelsbach, who has worked on the case from the start, concedes' that . recent "court decisions have muddied the question of whether capital punishment would,. In fact, have been applicable.
recent "court decisions have muddied the question of whether capital punishment would,. In fact, have been applicable.
"We're. continuing . to -process suspects," he said. "'Of course, it has slowed down a great deal.' He says chances are good that" Cooper is dead."
"Not one of. the 10,000 bills has shown up, and we know the serial number of every one of them," hel said. And' Cooper apparently -knew! nothing about skydiving.
In a business suit and street shoes, he jumped from the rear door of a jet going 197, m.p.h. at 10,000 feet: At that elevation it was seven below zero" that night, with ja , wind chill factor of 69 below zero.
Clipping in Space Below)
'On top of that, he probably lost his shoes : (from wind shock) as he jumped;" Himmelsbach said.
The plane was in: clouds. "Up looked like down to him. He.had no visual reference. He couldn't have ;possibly known where he was.'
Himmelsbach wonders if he cared. "In another 30 minutes he could have been over the Willamette Val- ley, and almost any place he jumped would have been: safe to land,"she said.
"In another 30 minutes he could have been over the Willamette Val- ley, and almost any place he jumped would have been: safe to land,"she said. Instead; Cooper, picked some of
the roughest country in the Pacifici Northwest
He took two of the four parachutes
with him when he jumped. One was a small emergency chute of the type used by stunt flyers. Under ideal conditions, someone who knew what he was doing might break an ankle or leg with it ..
The other was a training chute used for demonstrations. The panels had been sewn shut. It wouldn't have opened.
The next night the FBI re-enacted the skyjacking - using the same plane, crew, fuel load, speed and altitude. The test helped flight engi neers and meteorologists to compute the probablecdrop zone to be a trapezoidal area covering about 25 square miles,
It has been searched and researched 'In vain. In April, 1972, 200. Army: troops, from Ft.y Lewis, Wash:, spent 18 days in the area: All they ' found was the victim ofa homicide, a case unrelated to Cooper's. What would' 'it take to find Cooper's remains; assuming they are there?
y Lewis, Wash:, spent 18 days in the area: All they ' found was the victim ofa homicide, a case unrelated to Cooper's. What would' 'it take to find Cooper's remains; assuming they are there?
"I'd say it might take 5,000 men five years. I mean, how do you search a blackberry thicket higher than your head?'
`The area contains part of a reser- voir; steep hills and dense forest much of it far from roads or trails. Experienced hunters can and do get lost up: there every year
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)
Date: Edition: Author: Editor: Title:
Character: or Classification: Submitting Office: Being Investigated
DB Cooper-79
FD-350 (Rev. 11-11-75)
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
Loggers who' work in the area agree that, coyotes or wild. dogs would make quick work of a body After five years, they say you might find a scrap of bone or two; if that. Nevertheless, for' a while Cooper. was a folk hero.of.sorts:
He was macho. He was daring. He didn't hurt anybody, but he ripped off: a big corporation: And he; beat the fuzz.
There were: Cooper T-shirts; and Cooper bumper stickers.
He didn't hurt anybody, but he ripped off: a big corporation: And he; beat the fuzz.
There were: Cooper T-shirts; and Cooper bumper stickers. There were songs about Cooper. Two men were arrested for trying to, bilk Newsweek magazine of $30,000 for an interview with "Cooper:' And there were imitators. Around the world, there were more than a dozen skyjacking attempts. pat terned after Cooper's.'Cooper is the only one not known to have failed : With * increased airport, security and modification of the Boeing 727 so the rear door wouldn't open in flight the fad stopped.
The flow of clues, hints, and tips from the public, about Dan Cooper has slowed to a trickle now. After, checking', out more than 1,000 suspects, the FBI says it knows little! more about Cooper, than it. did on that stormy night when he leapt into history:
What kind of a man would do, what Cooper did?
An ex-convict with no ties.to: peo- ple. outside,prison ?. A. drifter, who wouldn't be missed if he; dropped from sight ?. A. man't.with, ties, to family- or friends who, says, "I'm going to Libya to drill for oil, I won't write" but you'll hear from me
with, ties, to family- or friends who, says, "I'm going to Libya to drill for oil, I won't write" but you'll hear from me eventually?":An expatriate ?. A nut? All, every possible, says ,Him melsbach
'Our society is so open, with its rights to come and go. It's so uncon; trolled that it is possible for some body to leave or drop out and nobody would think anything about it.
For a time it appeared a light plane may have been waiting for Cooper and whisked him from the drop zone that night. This assumes Cooper knew where he was jumping; an idea the FBI rules out.
&
A small plane: did leave the area that night, but the pilot has been cleared.
A theory that the crew was part of the plot also has been scrapped ..
Himmelsbach said the whole thing probably was put together with mini- mal. planning and that the bomb was a bundle of relatively harmless high- way, flares. The bomb was red. Dy- namite, isn't ... If the crew members had realized that, they might have called this . bluff at: the time, , Him- melsbach said: ""He's lucky he got as far as he did with a plan like that.
bluff at: the time, , Him- melsbach said: ""He's lucky he got as far as he did with a plan like that."
Cooper's face, drawn by artists, is not a memorable one. It could be. your neighbor, or a fellow bus rider: "I'm sure a few dingalings will come along after the five years.are up and say, "Hey! I did It,"" Him- melsbach chuckled.
But even if the statute holds up, Cooper will have problems: The Internal, Revenue Service computes. his'stax, debt, including penalties and interest, at- about $198,000:, And" the Globe, Indemnity Co., which had to pay $180,000 to the airline, may want to talk to him. So now, what? We have to accept the possibility that we .. may, never, know," Him- melsbach said. "I guess we can live with that if we have to.
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)
.
Date: Edition: Author: Editor: Title:
Character: or Classification: Submitting Office: Being Investigated
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE: November 14, 1976
FROM :
10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE: November 14, 1976
FROM :
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71
At approximately 5:50PM, this date. Calif., Tel.
called to
advise he had seen the artist's composite drawing of the hijacker known as DAN COOPER in the November 14th issue of the San Diego Union.
advises that he is certain with unsub at Calif .; in
where unsub
was
believes his
name was
from Washington.
Caller is emploved as
Calif., Tel.
SA
was advised of the foregoing. 2
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Refuge to Keely
164-91-112
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NORJACK (00: SEATTLE) Bufile 164-2111
RE:
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RE:
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FBI
Date:	12/3/76

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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Vi 
FROM :
SAC, New Orleans (164-136) (P)
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HI-JACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Re New Suspect: also known as
The following information concerns captioned new suspect in the D. B. COOPER sky-jacking incident.
On 11/30/76,
Louisiana, home telephone
telephonically advised as follows to SA
In early 1975 or late 1974, a man calling himself
On
he claimed his
SSAN
He also claimed Washington,
date of birth was he had from He was a white male, appeared to be about 40 years old, five feet ten inches tall, slender build, brown and slightly receding hair, parted on the left, and was a very neat dresser and took such care of himself
was a white male, appeared to be about 40 years old, five feet ten inches tall, slender build, brown and slightly receding hair, parted on the left, and was a very neat dresser and took such care of himself that he was
2 - Seattle
2 - San Francisco
2 - Buffalo
2 - Sacramento 
2 - NYC
2 - Albany
2 - Atlanta
2 - Savannah
2 - Los Angeles
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from
Louisiana. While
he became friendly with who
In conversations with
however, he advised he had been that he had New York, and
New York City. He was a well-spoken man and appeared to be educated.
Without any prior warning, he disappeared from and in early she was contacted
about late
by
deputies, name unknown, who told
her he was
He apparently was
the
name
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he had never re-
contacted
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LEADS
ALL OFFICES
Review indices concerning subject and advise Seattle of any pertinent information.
NEW ORLEANS
At Louisiana. Will obtain
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At New Orleans, Louisiana. Review indices for any other pertinent information about subject.
Armed & Dangerous
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The following investigation was conducted by SA STANLEY J. FULLERTON at El Toro and Santa Ana, California.
On December 1, 1976, and December 22, 1976, contact was established with
United States
Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, in an attempt to identify a former enlisted Marine, stated an extensive search of all available records and interview of personnel of this unit failed to determine any information which would lead to
in an attempt to identify a former enlisted Marine, stated an extensive search of all available records and interview of personnel of this unit failed to determine any information which would lead to the identification of having been assigned to this unit in 
The records of the Criminal Investigation Division, United States Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, when checked in the name of On December 22, 1976, failed to develop any significant information. stated all records relating to arrests or apprehensions by the Criminal Investigation Division are destroyed after three years.
On January 5, 1977, records of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Santa Ana, California, were reviewed in the name of Review of these records in
indicates a
date of birth
FBI Number
and described as a male Caucasian, 5'10", 145 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, was arrested on
for by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. A photograph of was obtained from the file.
On January 5, 1977, the records of the United States Marine Corps Worldwide Locater Service were checked in the name
of for a current number of the United States Marine Corps with
On January 5, 1977, the records of the United States Marine Corps Worldwide Locater Service were checked in the name
of for a current number of the United States Marine Corps with negative results. A further check of these records
in the name is identifiable to the only reflected the following information of the United States Marine Corps:
Serial number
California.
1641-91-120
SEARCHED
SERIALIZED.SE FILED.
INDEXED JAN 27 19770
EGO
DB Cooper-787
F
b6 b7C
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b6 b7c
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b6 bc
2 LA 164-497 SJF/1lp
Serial Number
Richmond,
Virginia,
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DB Cooper-7882
OPHONAL. FORM NO. 10 NICY 1973 EDITION UNA FPMR (41 CFR) 101.11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO SAC, RICHMOND (164- )
DATE: 1/21/77
FROM ABIO, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) (13)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re San Diego letter to Los Angeles, 11/23/76,
regarding
Enclosed for each office is one copy of an insert of investigation at El Toro, California, on the dates indicated. Also enclosed for Richmond and Seattle is one copy each of referenced letter from San Diego to Los Angeles, dated 11/23/76, and for San Diego only a photograph of Orange County Sheriff's Number
As
Also enclosed for Richmond and Seattle is one copy each of referenced letter from San Diego to Los Angeles, dated 11/23/76, and for San Diego only a photograph of Orange County Sheriff's Number
As indicated in attached insert of investigation, individuals possibly identifiable with have been developed through investigation at the U. S. Marine Corps Air Service, El Toro, California.
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LEADS
RICHMOND
AT RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Attempt to identify Serial Number Richmond, Virginia, and obtain photograph for forwarding to San Diego for elimination purposes. SAN DIEGO
b6 b7C
AT CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA: Attempt to identify Serial Number
b6 b7C - Richmond (Enc. 2) 2 - San Diego (164-91) (Enc. 2) MY 1 - Seattle (164-81) (Info) (Enc. 2) 1 - Los Angeles
164-91-121
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED JAN 2 7 1977
K
b6 b7C
1010 110
SJF/1lp (6)
Death
Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-789
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :unselecte:
LA 164-497
Camp Pendleton, and obtain photograph for elimination purposes. AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Display enclosed photograph b6 b7C b7D
of to for identification as indicated in referenced letter .
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Display enclosed photograph b6 b7C b7D
of to for identification as indicated in referenced letter ..
DB Cooper-790
- 2*-
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE:
3/15/77
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJACK
00: Seattle
Bufile: 164-2111
Re Los Angeles letter to Richmond dated 1/21/77.
On 2/15/77, a review of the United States Marine Corps World-Wide Alpha Locator at Camp Pendleton, California, ascertained is currently assigned to the b6 b7C
On 2/25/77, inquiry was made with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, California, in an effort to develop information regarding was determined that DMV records reflect that
It b6 b7C
DOB as of /76, resided at
California. is described as a male, 6' tall, weighing 156 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Further inquiry with DMV records ascertained that
the same noted above, according to vehicle registration information has at least one vehicle registered to him identifying as a non-resident military person.
Further inquiry with DMV records ascertained that
the same noted above, according to vehicle registration information has at least one vehicle registered to him identifying as a non-resident military person.
On 3/4/77, DMV, Sacramento, California, was requested to furnish a copy of driver's license bearing the photograph of
2-San Diego JLZ : kab (2)
164-91-122
SEARCHED & ...... INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED.
15
MAR 1 5 1977 IN DIEGO b6 b7c
DB Cooper-791
< Kesk 女
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
5010-110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 bC
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE:
3/16/77
FROM
: SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 3/16/77, San Diego, California, telephonically advised that he had received a tele- phone call from an individual identifying himself as CLYDE KING, 4055 Utah, Apartment 2, telephone 282-0755, who was inquiring if there was a reward for the recovery of the money taken in captioned case.
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KING stated that he was a prospector and emphasized his spiritual capabilities.
identifying himself as CLYDE KING, 4055 Utah, Apartment 2, telephone 282-0755, who was inquiring if there was a reward for the recovery of the money taken in captioned case.
b6 b7C
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KING stated that he was a prospector and emphasized his spiritual capabilities. He indicated that the money was in an area believed to be Green Valley, California.
LEADS
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. (1) Will contact KING and interview him regarding captioned matter.
(2- 164-91
EM: cah (2) Cah
164-91-123
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED. FILED MAR 1 6 1977 FBI-SAN DIEGO
5010-110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-72
3/18/7

AIRTEL
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)

P)
NORJACK AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
Re New Orleans airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/76; Los Angeles letter to Richmond, dated 1/21/77.
Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph taken from the
b6
driver's license of
b7c
For information of Seattle, indices of the San Diego Office of the FBI were checked for also known b6 as' and with negative results.
is one photograph taken from the
b6
driver's license of
b7c
For information of Seattle, indices of the San Diego Office of the FBI were checked for also known b6 as' and with negative results. b7C
The San Diego Division is continuing efforts to display
photograph to for identification.
Seattle Division should note that a comparison of the composite b6 photograph of D. B. COOPER does not resemble the photograph b7C and physical description of who is b7D
described as a white male, DOB 6ª and 156 1bs. brown hair; hazel eyes, 2-Seattle (Enc.1) 2-San Diego
tvIDK:kek (4) Rik
164-91-124
BROSCHED. INDEXED KRIALIZED
DB Cooper-793 :selecte:
SD 164-91
LEAD
SAN DIEGO
t

AT SAN DIEGO ,CA. Will display photograph of	b6
b7C
b7D

7D
A&D
2
DB Cooper-74
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
DATE:
4/7/77
FROM
:
SA TOM D. KING
SUBJECT: NORJAK
3/16/77.
b6 b7C
Rememo of Supervisor On 3/25/77, CLYDE KING, 4055 Utah, Apartment #2, was contacted regarding his belief that the
b6 b7C
Rememo of Supervisor On 3/25/77, CLYDE KING, 4055 Utah, Apartment #2, was contacted regarding his belief that the money was located in the Grass Valley, California, area. Prior to advising how he knew the money was in Grass Valley, KING, age 87, stated he wants $25,000 before he furnishes his information. He stated he also wants a car and supplies. He stated that he uses a piece of vulcanic tuft which is shaped like a cone and has a string tied to the large end. KING stated he twirls the rock and the rock supposedly points to the area of a treasure or money.
KING was advised by the writer that the writer will take this matter under consideration.
No further investigation with regards to this matter being conducted.
TDK 1/- 164-91 IDK: Mir (1) mer
164-91-125
SEARCHED INDEXED La SERIALIZED JA FILED 
A! !. 1 1 1977 FBI-SAN DIEGO
5010-110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-75
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
FROM : SUPERVISOR EDWARD
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P)
FROM : SUPERVISOR EDWARD 
SUBJECT: NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING
(00: Seattle)
DATE: 3/7/77
b6 b7C
In view of extended leave being taken by SA case is being reassigned. b6 b7C 1- 164-91
EM: cah (1cah
164-91-126 SEARCHED ____ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 28
FILED
MAR 7 1977 FBI-SAN DIEGO F
$010-110
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-796 :selecte:
5/2/77
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)(RUC)
NOR JACK (00: SEATTLE) Bufile 164-2111
Re Los Angeles letter to Richmond, 1/21/77; San Diego airtel to Seattle, 3/18/77.
On 4/27/77.
California, was shown a photograph of
FBI and advised that is not
the same he knew in or the one he made reference to in his telephone call to the San Diego Office on 11/14/76.
advised that the he feels bears b6 a resemblance to the Unsub in cantioned case was b7c b7D
assigned to
Is about 40 years of age.
b6 b7C b7D
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
advised that the he feels bears b6 a resemblance to the Unsub in cantioned case was b7c b7D
assigned to
Is about 40 years of age.
b6 b7C b7D
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 2 - Seattle 1 - Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) V San Diego TDK : MLx (4) per
Rue
164-91-127
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED / FILED DB Cooper-77
JUL 19 6 NO PM 1977
DIVISION FBI SAN DIEGO
SE0007 2010136Z PP HI DN LA LR MP SD DE SE P 200110Z JUL 77 FM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY DENVER (164-98) PRIORITY LOS ANGELES (164-497) PRIORITY LLTTLE ROCK (164-22) PRIORITY MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PRIORITY SAN DIEGO (164-91) PRIORITY BT CLEAR NORJAK,, 00: SEATTLE, RE: JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, AKA JACK BRYANT COFFELT,. SUB NUMBER 853. RETELCALL FROM DENVER TO SEATTLE, JULY 199 1977. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU AND OTHER RECEIVING OFFICES, DENVER HAS ADVISED THAT
b7C WAS CONTACTED IN BY (FNU)
b6
CLAIMED b7D
TO HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER.
164-91-128
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED
JUL 1 9 1977 * FBI - SAN DIEGO
DB-Cooper-78
V
PAGE .TWO SE 164-81 CLEAR
WHICH SHE FELT CONTAINED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HIJACKING WHICH
IN ADDITION,
WHICH
HE CLAIMS
UNSUB AND
TWO SE 164-81 CLEAR
WHICH SHE FELT CONTAINED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HIJACKING WHICH
IN ADDITION,
WHICH
HE CLAIMS
UNSUB AND
THE HIJACK. FINALLY
STATED. SHE
WAS CONTACTED
WHO
CONCERNING CAPTIONED. HIJACKING.
SEATTLE IS UNAWARE OF
ABOARD AIRCRAFT.
LITTLE, ROCK AT
WILL CONTACT
TELEPHONE
AND DETERMINE WHAT INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE OF THE HIJACKING
IN ADDITION, WILL
DETERMINE AS MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT
AS POSSIBLE AND
FINALLY WILL
MINNEAPOLIS: WILL CONTACT
b6
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b7D
b6
b7C
b7D
b6
b7C
b7D
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-79
FAGE THREE (SE 164-81) CLEAR
MINNESOTA, AND DETERMINE IF
SHE HAS PROVIDED ANY INFORMATION
b6 b7C
IN ADDITION WILL ATTEMPT - TO
MINNEAPOLIS IS ALSO TO CONTACT
IN CARE OF
MINNESOTA, MINNESOTA, TELEPHONE
b6 b7C
WILLIAM A. SCOTT, 262 PENNINSULA ROAD, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA TO DETERMINE IF. THEY HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY AND
INFORMATION IN THIS MATTER.
AN INFO COPY IS BEING PROVIDED TO SAN DIEGO IN THAT
b6
ALTERNATE ADDRESS OF
b7C
CALIFORNIA. FINALLY, AN INFO COPY IS BEING PROVIDED
LOS ANGELES IN CASE. ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION REQUESTED FROM THAT DIVISION.
FINALLY, AN INFO COPY IS BEING PROVIDED
LOS ANGELES IN CASE. ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION REQUESTED FROM THAT DIVISION.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
DB Cooper-80
b6 b7C
Cik has abient
JUL 20 3 45 PM 1977
DIVISION FBI SAN DIEGO
MP0304 PP SD. SE DE MP P 202241Z JUL 77 FM· MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P) TO SAN DIEGO (164-91) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81). PRIORITY BT CLEAR JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, AKA, JACK BRYANT COFFELT, SUB NUMBER 853, WORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, JULY 20, 1977. CONTACT WITH WILLIAM A. SCOTT, PILOT, NW ORIENT AIRLINES, TELEPHONE (612) 545-5524, DISCLOSED NO APPARENT CONTACT BY :
OR SCOTT STATED APPROXIMATELY b6 b7C
TWO YEARS AGO HE WAS CONTACTED BY UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EMPLOYEE FOR ARTICLE BUT DECLINED, AND CAN NOT RECALL ANY PARTICULARS OF CONTACT.
ADVISED SHE HAS NOT BEEN b6
b7C
APPROACHED BY
OR ANYONE ELSE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE HIJACKING ..
King advised 7/20/7 5g pm Pio/ 164.91-129 SEARCHED SERIALIZED INDEXED FILED
JUL 20 197 FBI . SAN DIEGO
dos Pal Pe Tilf
A
DB Cooper-81
PACE TWO, MP 164-73, CLEAR
CONTACT WITH
AND b6 b7c
NEGATIVE IN THAT BOTH
1$77.
SAN DIEGO
dos Pal Pe Tilf
A
DB Cooper-81
PACE TWO, MP 164-73, CLEAR
CONTACT WITH
AND b6 b7c
NEGATIVE IN THAT BOTH
1$77. BOTH WILL BE INTERVIEWED MINNEAPOLIS, AND MINNEAPOLIS WILL FORWARD RESULTS OF INTER- VIEWS TO SEATTLE. SAN DIEGO AT SAN DIEGO. WILL LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
b6 b7c
TELEPHONE AND FORWARD RESULTS OF INTERVIEW
TO SEATTLE. COPY OF REFERENCED TELETYPE TO BUREAU SENT TO.' SAN DIEGO, JULY 20, 1977. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
201 2344Z SD 1
DB Cooper-802 :selecte:
490095 2020343 PP HO SZ DN LA AT LV SD MP DE LR P 202245Z JUL. 77
FM LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
JUL 20 10 04 PM 1977 -..
DIVISION FBI SAN DIEGO
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY DE VER (164-98) PRIORITY: LOS ANGELES - (164-497) . PRIORITY ATLANTA PRIORITY LAS VEGAS PRIORITY SAN DIEGO (164-91) PRIORITY . MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PRIORITY //////////ALL OFFICES VIA FBI HEADQUARTERS/ / / // // /// /// / BT CLEAR
NORJAX. 00: , SEATTLE. RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977, AND DENVER TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977 .: ON JULY 20, 1977, WERE INTERVIEWED AI ARK.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977, AND DENVER TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977 .: ON JULY 20, 1977, WERE INTERVIEWED AI ARK. , AND. b7D
b6 b7C
FURNISHED FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
164-91-130
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED __ FILED.
JUL 2 0 1977 FBI - SAN DIEGO
DB Cooper-83
PAGE TWO LR 164-22, CLEAR APPROXIMATELY
WAS CONTACTED BY
b6
b7C
b7D
DESIRED TO
ESTIMATED
THAT
b6
b7C
b7D
DB Cooper-84
PAGE THREE LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-805 :unselecte:
PAGE FOUR LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7C b7D
7%
DB Cooper-8061
PAGE FIVE LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6
b7C b7D
ALSO
b6
b7C
b7D
DB Cooper-87
PAGE SIX LR, 164-22 CLEAR
b6
b7C b7D
AFTER SHE
b6
b7C
b7D
DB Cooper-88
PAGE SEVEN.
LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6
b7C
b7D
b6
b7C
b7D
DB Cooper-89
CM
PAGE EIGHT LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-80
PAGE HINE LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6
b7C b7D
b6
b7C
b7D
DB Cooper-81
PAGE TEV LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7C b7D
STATED THAT IF THE STORY GIVEN BY
WAS NOT
TRUE , THEN
b6 SUBSTANTIATE b7C HIS STORY AND WAS VERY CONVINCING IW HIS APPROACH' AND MANNER. b7D
DB Cooper-812 :unselecte:
PAGE ELEVEN LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7C
b7D
b6
b7c
b7D
b6
b7c
b7D
b6
b7c
b7D
DB
b7D
DB Cooper-812 :unselecte:
PAGE ELEVEN LR 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7C
b7D
b6
b7c
b7D
b6
b7c
b7D
b6
b7c
b7D
DB Cooper-83
PAGE TWELVE LR . 164-22 CLEAR
b6 b7c b7D
RECEIVING OFFICES WILL COVER LEADS SET FORTH UNLESS ADVISED TO THE CONTRARY BY THE BUREAU OR SEATTLE.
ATLANTA AT ATLANTA, GEORGIA : CONTACT REGARDING
THE REASON FOR
b6 b7C
AND INTERVIEW REGARDING THE DETAILS SET FORTH ABOVE.
DENVER AT DENVER, COLORADO: UPON THE RETURN OF WILL MAINTAIN CLOSE CONTACT WITH
b6 b7C
IS CONTACTED
LOS ANGELES: IF NOT ALREADY DONE, DETERMINE IF
IS. AFFILIATED WITH
b6 b7C
AND DISCREETLY DETERMINE WHETHER HE OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
DB Cooper-84
PAGE THIRTEEN'LR 164-22 CLEAR
LAS VEGAS : CONTACT
AND DETERMINE PRESENT LOCATION OF b6 b7c TELEPHONE
DETERMINE WHETHER
ATTEMPT. TO INTERVIEW
REFERRED TO ABOVE.
SEATTLE: CONSIDER, CONTACTING
AND: INTERVIEW
CONSIDER CONTACTING
AND DETERMINE WHETHER
IN
CONTACT WITH
REGARDING
FURNISH RECEIVING OFFICES WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS AS DEEMED NECESSARY.,
b6 b7C
SAN DIEGO AND MINNEAPOLIS: COVER LEAD AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED SEATTLE TELETYPE.
SEATTLE: CONSIDER, CONTACTING
AND: INTERVIEW
CONSIDER CONTACTING
AND DETERMINE WHETHER
IN
CONTACT WITH
REGARDING
FURNISH RECEIVING OFFICES WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS AS DEEMED NECESSARY.,
b6 b7C
SAN DIEGO AND MINNEAPOLIS: COVER LEAD AS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED SEATTLE TELETYPE.
LITTLE ROCK AT
ARK. : , INTERVIEW
AND OBTAIN DESCRIPTION OF b6
AND DETAILS OF THE CONTACT BETWEEN
AS SET FORTH ABOVE. NOTE THAT.
ALSO RESIDE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
b7C b7D
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CORRECTIONS "CONTACT LITTLE ROCK DIVISION. BT
DB Cooper-85
LA0364 1022130Z 27 ROSE DN AT. LV ISD MP LR DE LA 2 2121307 JUL UU77 FA LOS ANGELES (164-497) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY DE WER (164-98) PRIORITY ATLANTA PRIORITY
SAN DIEGO DIVISION FBI
Jul 21 2 11 PM 1977
LAS VEGAS PRIORITY SAI DIEGO . (164-91) PRIORITY MINNEAPOLIS (164-73 PRIORITY LITTLE ROCK (164-22) PRIORITY BT CLEAR
"ORJAK. 00: SEATTLE. RE LITTLE ROCK TELETYPES TO BUREAU JULY 20, 1977 AND LOS ANGELES TELCALL TO SEATTLE JULY 21, 1977; LITTLE ROCK TELCAL TO LOS ANGELES JULY 21, 1977. FOR INFORMATION BUREAU AND RECEIVING , OFFICES,
REFERRED TO IN REFERENCED TELETYPE IS APPARENTLY
b6 b7C
IDENTICAL, TO
CALIFORNIA.
FOR INFORMATION BUREAU AND RECEIVING , OFFICES,
REFERRED TO IN REFERENCED TELETYPE IS APPARENTLY
b6 b7C
IDENTICAL, TO
CALIFORNIA.
KING advised 230 nki/27 sg
NOT PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO LOS ANGELES DIVISION AS
164-91-131
b6 b7C
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 9 FILED JUL.2 11977 FBI - SAN DIEGO
DB Cooper-816 :unselecte:
PAGE TWO LA 164-497 CLEAR
HOWEVER, EXTENSIVE INTERVIEWS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED
b6
b7C BY THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION WITH b7D FURNISHED INFORMATION
EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED BY F3I TO ASCERTAIN IF COFFELT, NOW DECEASED, WAS IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB IN THIS MATTER.
b6
b7C
b7D
b7D
IT IS NOTED THAT
b6 CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THE LOS ANGELES. DIVISION ON b7C
MARCH 18, 1977 THAT D. B. COOPER.
STATED SPENT b6
OF ALL INFORMATION
NEVADA.
b7C
b7D
THE RESULTS OF ALL INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED TO DATE RE
DB Cooper-87
TAGE THREE (LA 164-497) CLEAR JACK BRYANT COFFELT HAVE BEEN FURNISHED TO OFFICE OF. ORIGIN AID THE SETTING FORTH OF ANY ADDITIONAL LEAD THIS MATTER WILL BE LEFT TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN. RE LITTLE ROCK .
ORIGIN AID THE SETTING FORTH OF ANY ADDITIONAL LEAD THIS MATTER WILL BE LEFT TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN. RE LITTLE ROCK . TELCAL . TO LOS ANGELES ADVISED TO BE FURNISHED TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF CONTACT AGENTS b6 I: LOS ANGELES AND REQUESTED TO FURNISH LOS ANGELES ANY b7D b7C PERTINENT INFORMATION
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT.
A)
3922107Z SD 1
1.
DB Cooper-88
GO 108 2030445
P HO AT DU LA LR LV SD MP VF DE SE 226104Z JUL -77 1. SEATTLE (164-81) (P) O DIRECTOR: (164-2111) PRIORITY TLANTA (164-254). PRIORITY DETVER (164-98 PRIORITY OS ANGELES (164-497) PRIORITY J: LITTLE ROCK (164-22) PRIORITY LAS VEGAS (164-60) PRIORITY AS DIEGO (164-91) PRIORITY INUSAPOLIS (164-73) PRIORITY 70 (164-169) PRIORITY,
JUL 21 10 25 PM 1977
DIVISION FBI SAN DIEGO
/ ALL OFFICES VIA FBI HEADQUARTERS
T
LEAR ORJAY. 00: SEATTLE RE: JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, AKA JACK BRYANT COFFELT. 1U3 .353. RE SEATTLE. TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, DATED -JULY 19, 1977; ITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU,, DATED JULY 20, 1977.
164-91-132
Kina
815
admoed 7/22/77
King
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED COFILED 2 JUL 2 11977 B1 .
TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, DATED -JULY 19, 1977; ITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU,, DATED JULY 20, 1977.
164-91-132
Kina
815
admoed 7/22/77
King
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED COFILED 2 JUL 2 11977 B1 . SAN DIEGO
DB Cooper-89
PAGE TWO SE 164-81 CLEAR
A COPY OF LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, DATED JULY 25, 1977, IS BEING SENT TO WFO BY FACSIMILE. FOR THE INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, EXTENSIVE ITESTIGATION CONCERNING SUSPECT, JACK BRYANT COFFELT, HAS I DICATED THAT HE IS. IN NO WAY CONNECTED WITH THE NORJAK HIJACKING. IT DOES APPEAR, HOWEVER, THAT BECAUSE
OBTAIN INFORMATION b7D
WHICH WOULD
AND THEREFORE, MAKE
b6
b7C
RE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, ALL OFFICES BE ADVISED THAT AJ INDICTMENT RETURNED ON NOVEMBER 24, 1976, BY A UNITED STATES GRAND JURY IN PORTLAND, OREGON, CHARGING UNSUB AS JOHN DOE, AKA DAN COOPER , WITH VIOLATIONS OF AIRCRAFT PIRACY A"D HOBBS ACT STATUTES.
ALL OFFICES ARE CAUTIONED ABOUT CONFIRMING .OR DENYING ATY INFORMATION CONCERNIG THIS HIJACKING. INTERVIEWS SHOULD
b6 BE CONDUCTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ONLY. b7C
IS CONTAINED IN LITTLE ROCK'S TELETYPE TO
DB Cooper-80
PAGE THREE SE 164-81 .
INTERVIEWS SHOULD
b6 BE CONDUCTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ONLY. b7C
IS CONTAINED IN LITTLE ROCK'S TELETYPE TO
DB Cooper-80
PAGE THREE SE 164-81 .CLEAR
b6 THE BUREAU, OBVIOUSLY
ATTENTION.
b7C
IN ADDITION TO THE LEADS SET FORTH IN LITTLE ROCK'S TELETYPE, THE FOLLOWING LEADS ARE BEING SET FORTH OR REITERATED : DENVER AT DENVER, COLORADO :. WILL CONSULT WITH b6 b7C
TO DETERMINE
LOS ANGELES, AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: WILL MAINTAIN
A CLOSE CONTACT WITH HOWEVER, WILL NOT
CONCERNING THIS b6
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INVESTIGATION. IF THOUGHT DESIREABLE, WILL ADVISE OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS TELETYPE AND POSSIBLY REITERATE THE FACT THAT
LAS VEGAS AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE b6
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THE FOLLOWING LEADS :
I. ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ORIGINALS OR COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING:
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SAN DIEGO AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: WILL IMMEDIATELY
LOCATE AND/OR RELOCATE AND INTERVIEW CALIFORNIA
TELEPHONE
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SAN DIEGO AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: WILL IMMEDIATELY
LOCATE AND/OR RELOCATE AND INTERVIEW CALIFORNIA
TELEPHONE
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ADDITION, WILL DETERMINE
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WFO AT WASHINGTON, D. C .: WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE IN WASHINGTON, D. C. ,. BY THE NAME b7C
b6 F THERE IS I EITHER AT THE PRESENT TIME OR DURING THE AST FOUR YEARS. AND IF SO, CONTACT HIM TO DETERMINE IF E IS FAMILIAR WITH JAMES BRYANT COFFELT. NOTE A DESCRIPTION OF COFFELT IS CONTAINED IN LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO THE BUREAU, DATED JANUARY 24, 1977, COPY SENT TO WASHINGTON IELD .
THE BUREAU IS REQUESTED, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, THROUGH
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( FNU) NOW DECEASED .. b7D ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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5, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P) TO DIRECTOR (1.64-2111) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY DENVER (164-98) PRIORITY LOS ANGELES (164-497) PRIORITY ATLANTA PRIORITY LAS
64-2111) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY DENVER (164-98) PRIORITY LOS ANGELES (164-497) PRIORITY ATLANTA PRIORITY LAS VEGAS PRIORITY SAN DIEGO (164-91) PRIORITY LITTLE ROCK (164-22) PRIORITY BT , CLEAR
JUL 21 5 40 PM 1977
FBI SAN DIEGO DIVISION
MORJAY. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977, AND DENVER TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977.
WAS INTERVIEWED TELEPHONICALLY ON. b6
JULY 21, 1977, AND FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: b7C HE WAS CONTACTED BY A AROUND THE LAST b7D
1977, AND WAS ASKED
164-91-133
King
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THE HIJACKING.
HE. INFORMED
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MUST BE, OBTAINED. HE DISCUSSED THE MATTER WITH
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(L'NU),
IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE RECEIVED A
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE INFORMATION CONCERNING
MAY HAVE SOME CONNECTION WITH THE INFORMATION b6
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AS SET FORTH IN LITTLE b7D
ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977, AND MAY
IN SOME WAY.
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE INFORMATION CONCERNING
MAY HAVE SOME CONNECTION WITH THE INFORMATION b6
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AS SET FORTH IN LITTLE b7D
ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 20, 1977, AND MAY
IN SOME WAY.
ADVISED THAT WITH
b6 GENERAL INFORMATION, WHICH WAS IN THE NEWSPAPERS. HE WAS b7C b7D
ASKED AS MENTIONED IN ABOVE LITTLE ROCK. TELETYPE,
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b6
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HE TALKED TO
1:77, ABOUT MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN CONTACTED b7D
THIS COMMUNICATION.SENT TO ALL OFFICES WITH OUTSTANDING LEADS FROM LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE FOR INFORMATION AND TO ASSIST IN ANY INTERVIEWS .. NO SPECIFIC LEADS BEING SENT AT THIS TIME AND ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF OFFICE OF ORIGIN. BT
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L 0.2:
.A NE D LV LR MP SD WF 2. L. ~ CI2019Z JULY 77 ': LOS ANGELES (164-495) (P) (3) TO. DIRECTOR (L64-211) , ROUTINE 2:"VER (164-254) ROUTINE LAS VEGAS (164-60) . ROUTINE LITTLE ROCK (164-22) ROUTINE "ITIEAPOLIS (164-73) ROUTINE SAN DIEGO (164-91) ROUTINE BASICTON FIELD (164-169) ROUTINE
`LEAP VORJAY, 00: SEATTLE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, JULY 21, 1977; LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 21, 1977; AND MINNEAPOLIS TEL-TYPE TO BUREAU,
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, JULY 21, 1977; LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 21, 1977; AND MINNEAPOLIS TEL-TYPE TO BUREAU, JULY 22, 1977.
FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES,
TELEPHONICALLY
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CONTACTED SA LOS ANGELES, UPON
AT LOS ANGELES. TELEPHONE CALL TOOK PLACE
King advised 7/2/77 20 pm sq
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"SCE TWO (LA 164-495) CLEAR AT APPROXIMATELY . 7:30 PM. DURING TELEPHONE CALL, AFTER SA HAD IDENTIFIED HIMSELF, CALLED SA, FBI
STATED THAT
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STATED THAT HE DESIRED TO BE INFORMED OF WHAT ACTION TO TAKE AS FAR AS
AGAIN
WAS ADVISED THAT THE DECISION WOULD HAVE TO BE HIS AND COULD NOT BE MADE BY FBI, LOS ANGELES.
THEN CAME TO THE TELEPHONE
WAS ADVISED THE SAME STATED THAT
AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM,
1977
b6 TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED FBI, LOS ANGELES AND ADVISED THAT b7C b7D
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BT
2032014 SD I
DB Cooper-829 :unselecte:
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FM SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P) DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY 338 8:05p 1
ATLANTA (164-254) PRIORITY 339 9:20 ¿DENVER (164-98) PRIORITY
340 8:478 LOS ANGELES (164-497) PRIORITY 
LLITTLE ROCK (164-22) PRIORITY 342
8:079
LAS - VEGAS (164-60) PRIORITY MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) PRIORITY
343 /1:55P 344 8:458 ¿SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY 345 9:04P
WEO (164-169) PRIORITY
346 1:32P
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CLEAR
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE. 
RE : JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, AKA JACK BRYANT COFFELT, SUB 853.
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SAN DIEGO, JULY 20, 1977; LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, ET AL, JULY 20, 1977. TDK : tlb (1) SI 
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ON JULY 21, 1977,
TELEPHONE NUMBER
ADVISED
THAT SHE WAS
AND AGAIN IN
CONTACTED HER IN
TALKED TO HER
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REGARDING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, ET AL, DATED JULY 20, 1977, IN WHICH STATED SHE
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KNEW THAT
ADDITIONALLY, SHE ADVISED SHE
SHE
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STATED
STATED THAT
ADDITIONALLY,
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STATED THAT
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FOR INFORMATION,
SPECIAL
AGENT
CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO THE SAN DIEGO
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DIVISION.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
BT
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AT0417 2081808 PP SD DE AT P 271808Z JUL 77 FM ATLANTA (164-254) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY LITTLE ROCK (164-22) PRIORITY DENVER (164-98) PRIORITY SAN DIEGO (164-91) PRIORITY . MINNEAPOLIS (164-93) PRIORITY
JUL 27 11 19 AM 1977
DIVISION FBI SAN DIEGO
LOS ANGELES (164-497) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY
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NORJAK; 00: ATLANTA
RE LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO THE DIRECTOR JULY 20, 1977. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, b6 b7C b7D
ADVISED ON JULY 25, 1977, THAT APPROXIMATELY AGO HE RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL AT HIS OFFICE FROM
164-91-136
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ADVISED ON JULY 25, 1977, THAT APPROXIMATELY AGO HE RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL AT HIS OFFICE FROM
164-91-136
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED_S_ FILED JUK> 1977 FBI - SAN DIEGO
DB Cooper-85
PAGE TWO AT (164-254) CLEAR
HAS HAD A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH
IN HIS PHONE CALL IDENTIFIED HIMSELF AS
AND ADVISED
CONCERNING INSTANT MATTER.
THAT HE, HAS NOT BEEN
AND HAS NOT
BUT
INASMUCH AS
AND
APPROXIMATELY
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT
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AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY INTERVIEWED BY AGENTS IN ATLANTA
DB Cooper-87
PAGE FOUR AT (164-254) CLEAR
AND FURNISHED
STATES THAT HE DOES NOT RECALL SPECIFICALLY
WHICH HE HAS TURNED OVER TO FBI, ATLANTA, AND WHICH HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO FBI, LAS VEGAS, CONTAINS
HOWEVER,
HAS RECENTLY WRITTEN
THAT
MATTER.
REITERATED HIS CONTINUED COOPERATION WITH FBI IN THIS MATTER AND URGED . HE HAS PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED FOR WHATEVER VALUE IT MIGHT OFFER.
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FD-302 (REV.
HE HAS PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED FOR WHATEVER VALUE IT MIGHT OFFER.
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BT
DB Cooper-88
FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
. Dote of transcription July 25, 1977 b6 'b7C b7D
furnished the following
information:
She was contacted by a in
in in asked her
also contacted her At this meeting
regarding the
hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines plane by D. B. COOPER in November, 1971. She stated she only
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During this was accompanied by
meeting
she does not recall
that
were named
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Interviewed on,
7/21/77
at ., San Diego, California
File #
SD 164-91-137
SA TOM D. KING
/kek
Date dictoled
7/25/77
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-839 :unselecte:
SD 164-91 TDK: kek 2
stated that
Additionally.
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could not furnish any other additional information
DB Cooper-80
7/26/77
AIRTE

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
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could not furnish any other additional information
DB Cooper-80
7/26/77
AIRTE

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC,	SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)

C)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sub 853. Re JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, aka Jack Bryant Coffelt
Re San Diego teletype to Bureau dated 7/22/77. Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an FD302 regarding interview of b6 b7C b7D
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2-Seattle (Enc.1) 1- San Diego 2
TDK: kek (3)
RIR
file stripped 7/28/77
164-91- 138
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDDO FILED25
DB Cooper-81
MP0003 RR HQ AT DN LV LR LA SD SE DE M

R 022150Z AUG 77	AUG

FM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)	2

TO DIRECTOR (1.64-2111) ROUTINE ATLANTA (164-254) ROUTINE	SAN DIEGO DIVISION
3 08 PM
FBI
DENVER (164-98) ROUTINE	1977
LAS VEGAS (164-60) ROUTINE
LITTLE ROCK (164-22) ROUTINE
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
138
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDDO FILED25
DB Cooper-81
MP0003 RR HQ AT DN LV LR LA SD SE DE M

R 022150Z AUG 77	AUG

FM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)	2

TO DIRECTOR (1.64-2111) ROUTINE ATLANTA (164-254) ROUTINE	SAN DIEGO DIVISION
3 08 PM
FBI
DENVER (164-98) ROUTINE	1977
LAS VEGAS (164-60) ROUTINE
LITTLE ROCK (164-22) ROUTINE
LOS ANGELES (164-497) ROUTINE
SAN DIEGO (164-91) ROUTINE
SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE
BT.
CLEAR

U P7PONNAR
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS DATED JULY 23, 1977, ET AL.
REINTERVIEWED AUGUST 1, 1977. UNABLE
TO RECALL EXACT WORDS USED
RECALLS
TALKING ABOUT KNOWING WHO D.B. COOPER WAS AND THAT THIS INDIVIDUAL, NAME NOT STATED, HAD CRIMINAL HISTORY OR CRIMINAL
Advised 8/3/7 59
164-91-139
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED AUG 2 1977 FBI - SAN DIEGO
Ring
DB Cooper-842
(Info)
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PAGE
AND THAT THIS INDIVIDUAL, NAME NOT STATED, HAD CRIMINAL HISTORY OR CRIMINAL
Advised 8/3/7 59
164-91-139
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED AUG 2 1977 FBI - SAN DIEGO
Ring
DB Cooper-842
(Info)
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PAGE TWO MP 164-73 CLEAR
FILE
THE WEST COAST FBI, FBI HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, .AND
THE HIJACKING. HAD INFORMATION ON THE HIJACKING, BUT EVERYTHING HE KNEW COULD HAVE COME FROM NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES. DID NOT HAVE ANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
HEARD FROM UNRECALLED SOURCE THAT
IN THE FBI.
NOR ANYONE ELSE, HAS EVER TOLD OR IMPLIED OR ANY FBI EMPLOYEE, GAVE
ANY INFORMATION WHATSOEVER ABOUT THE
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HIJACKING.
HAD NO FACTUAL BASIS WHATSOEVER FOR THE
THOUGHT SOMETHING ALONG THESE LINES CONCEIVABLY COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THIS THOUGHT WAS THE RESULT OF PURE SPECULATION AND CONJECTURE ON PART.
STATED HE WORKED
ADDRESS, BT
CALIFORNIA
AND HAD b6
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2142207Z SD 1
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WF0029 2150130Z RR HQ AT DN LA LR LV MP SD SE DE WF R 020127Z AUG 77 FM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE ATLANTA (164-254) ROUTINE DENVER (164-98) ROUTINE LOS ANGELES (164-497) ROUTINE LITTLE ROCK (164-22) ROUTINE LAS VEGAS (164-60) ROUTINE
WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE ATLANTA (164-254) ROUTINE DENVER (164-98) ROUTINE LOS ANGELES (164-497) ROUTINE LITTLE ROCK (164-22) ROUTINE LAS VEGAS (164-60) ROUTINE MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) ROUTINE SAN DIEGO (164-91) ROUTINE SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE BT
CLEAR ·
NORJAK, (00 :SEATTLE)
RE WFO AIRTEL TO BUREAU DATED JUNE 21, 1977, AND SEATTLE . TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND ABOVE OFFICES DATED JULY 22, 1977. ON AUGUST 2, 1977,
VIRGINIA, WAS INTERVIEWED BY
SPECIAL AGENTS
AND
164-91-140
CFO
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED_ FILED AUG 2 1977 FBI - SAN DIEGO King
DB Cooper-844
(Info.)
Auc 2 6 39 PM 1977
FBI SAN DIEGO DIVISION
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PAGE TWO WF 164-169 CLEAR
ADVISED HE WAS
WASHINGTON, D. C. (WDC).
MET
JAMES BRYANT COFFELT
DESCRIBES COFFELT AS A COUNTRY BOY WHO
WAS "A REAL CON MAN." ACCORDING TO COFFELT WAS A VERY LIKEABLE PERSON
WHO WAS A GOOD STORY TELLER AND SALESMAN. HE, COFFELT, WAS FROM THE COLSON HILLS AREA, HAD DONE TIME FOR BANK ROBBERY, AND HAD BEEN PAROLED IN 1955. ACCORDING TO COFFELT,
LAST SAW COFFELT ON
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ACCORDING TO COFFELT,
LAST SAW COFFELT ON
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DB Cooper-845 :unselecte:
PAGE THREE WF 164-169 CLEAR
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COULD NOT BELIEVE COFFELT COULD HAVE
BEEN INVOLVED IN A HIJACKING,
AND
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STATED
COFFELT
IN
DB Cooper-86
PAGE FOUR WF 164-169 CLEAR IN ADDITION,
WDC, WAS RECONTACTED REGARDING A REVIEW OF
IN AN EFFORT TO ASCERTAIN OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 24, 1971. ADVISED HIS
WHEREABOUTS ON
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1971. HE BELIEVED COFFELI SPANNED
RECORDS ON COFFELT INDICATED HE DURING YEARS. ARMED AND DANGEROUS
BT
DB Cooper-87
FD-36 (Rev. 2-11-74) #
FBI
Date: 8/17/77
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TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
RE: JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, aka Jack Bryant Coffelt, Bryant Arthur James Coffelt, (TN) SUB 853

53
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau dated 7/22/77 and - Bureau teletype to Minneapolis dated 7/23/77.
aka Jack Bryant Coffelt, Bryant Arthur James Coffelt, (TN) SUB 853

53
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau dated 7/22/77 and - Bureau teletype to Minneapolis dated 7/23/77.
For the information of the Bureau and receiving offices, the Seattle Division has positively eliminated COFFELT 'as a suspect in this matter. However, the following leads are being set out in an attempt to determine the extent to which confidential information and others involved in concerning captioned crime.
3 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Atlanta (164-254) 3 - Denver (164-98) 3 - Los Angeles (164-497) 1 - Little Rock (164-22) (Info) 1 - Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) 
- San Diego (164-91) (Info) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) 1 - WFO .(164-169) (Info) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : kln (20)
164-91-141
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SE 164-81
LEADS : MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will locate and interview and obtain from him any information he
may have or any other person involved with the that up unto this time had been consi- dered
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will locate and interview and obtain from him any information he
may have or any other person involved with the that up unto this time had been consi- dered confidential. It is noted that
contact with
the hijacking and in addition in this matter and
finally the information used by the FBI, for conducted
shortly after the hijacking. It should be pointed out to during this interview that is in no way connected with the FBI and that the FBI is not cooperating with his efforts concerning this matter.
In addition, it should be pointed out that
a copy of
This should be to be FBI and
obtained if not, a copy of it should be obtained.
Note for the information of the Minneapolis Division:
Seattle is in possession of notes taken by of the telephone conversations and b6
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one conversation, it appears that recorded both sides of the conversation. The interview with indicates that the information he has
in this matter, he indicated when interviewed by FBI Agents on 8/1/77.
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LOS ANGELES DIVISION
At Los Angeles, California
Will determine if confidential FBI information from
could have
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SE 164-81
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
At Los Angeles, California
Will determine if confidential FBI information from
could have possibly received
It is noted that
according to
and is
in this matter.
DENVER DIVISION
At Denver, Colorado
Will locate and interview
and b6
determine
Will also attempt to determine any other information may have' concerning
ATLANTA DIVISION
At Atlanta, Georgia
Will recontact
and determine if he has received any additional information from Las Vegas, Nevada, concerning this matter. If so, will attempt to obtain copies of this communication and forward same to Seattle.
ALL OFFICES COVERING LEADS ARE AGAIN REMINDED, THAT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS HIJACKING IS NOT TO BE CONFIRMED OR DENIED DURING INTERVIEWS. INTERVIEWS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ONLY.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SD SE DE LR R 012230Z AUG 77 FM LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE LAS VEGAS (164-60) ROUTINE LOS ANGELES (164-497) ROUTINE SAN DIEGO (164-91)' ROUTINE SEATTLE (164-812) ROUTINE. BT
CLEAR
NORJAK (A). 00: SEATTLE.
ON MORNING, SEPTEMBER 1, 1977, NEVADA, APPEARED AT FAYETTEVILLE ;- 44., RESIDENT ARK
AGENCY AND ADVISED AS FOLLOWS :
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CLAIMED THAT
COULD BE MASTERMIND OF HIJACKING SINCE HE IS
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CURRENTLY RESIDES IN
DISPLAYED WHAT APPEARED TO BE
THIS WILL ALSO BE TURNED OVER TO FBI, UPON REQUEST, FOR LABORATORY ANALYSIS.
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CALIFORNIA,
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AND
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TO
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AND OTHERS BEING LEFT TO SEATTLE.
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LITTLE ROCK DIVISION AT FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: WILL ATTEMPT
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FD-302 (REV 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/1/77
telephone
home address
was interviewed at his place
of employment
the following information:
telephone
He furnished
After the initial hijacking of an airplane which was a Portland to Seattle flight in which the man bailed out of the airplane which occurred in about 1971, a man came to attention who he felt could be of possible significance.
The man's name is his middle initial is possibly It was in late or the first part of at which time
(phonetic) and
was working for the b6 b7c b7D
years ago, Washington and Oregon areas.
As of about the
He travels His address could be obtained through the office in or possibly through the
was working
that is when on two occasions for a period of each and
a third time which
When they first met. which was in had recently
had been working
been
mentioned why he had been
does not but he does remember that In conversation.
which was in had recently
had been working
been
mentioned why he had been
does not but he does remember that In conversation.
said it was said that
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Interviewed on
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California
File #
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by SA Mir
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10/31/77
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this document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is tooned to your agency; is and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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did recall that
had a lot of b6
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and also recalled that he was very
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For example, he did not go
He was the he would not
type of man that even if he had
used to.
.He recalled that
his car and he would
He indicated that was a very nice guy and b6 very polite but he did have a lot of
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tell from the way
He recalled that
his car and he would
He indicated that was a very nice guy and b6 very polite but he did have a lot of
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He does not know whether or not b6 California but on that occasion did not noted that the fairly well but at that time:
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He described
as follows

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Sex:	Male	b7D
Age:	 (in 1972 or 1973)
He felt looked

l3eed
more like 47 to 48 years of
age.
Height:
5'10" to 5 11"
Weight : 175 to 180 pounds Hair: Black, straight, starting to thin a little, possibly parted on the left Glasses: Wore black or dark rim prescription glasses. Does not recall whether he had prescription sunglasses or not. Normal but possibly slightly above average in loudness Stocky; kept himself in excellent Complexion: physical shape Fairi did not
Normal but possibly slightly above average in loudness Stocky; kept himself in excellent Complexion: physical shape Fairi did not appear Latin to although he does
Voice:
Build:
have dark eyes
did not smoke cigarettes but had mentioned b6 that he had smoked at one time. He also mentioned that he once b7C
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did not walk with a limp. .. He had no vehicle;
He had mentioned that he once lived in California.
was exhibited the artist conception of the man known as D. B. COOPER and he advised that the artist b6 conception is a good likeness of except that b7C has 'a face than the artist conception. The b7D
glasses are similar and the hairline is similar except forehead may not have been quite as high as the man in the artist conception. From the bottom of the nose to the top of the eyebrows of the artist conception is very similar to the appearance of b6
After viewing the artist conception, he believed it b7C was still possible that could be the hijacker. b7D
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He has no specific reason to suspect b6 but since he lived in the Seattle area, does resemble the
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He has no specific reason to suspect b6 but since he lived in the Seattle area, does resemble the
b7C artist conception, and has b7D he could be
thought the possibility did exist that the hijacker.
DB Cooper-88
11/1/77
Airtel
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
Bufile 164-2111
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview with b6 the artist conception of COOPER shown to Agent 's b7C b7D
original notes re interview with
The FD-302 is self-explanatory. There is no further investigation remaining in San Diego.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200,000 FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
4) San Diego NIW:MIT,
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3) mer Case not removed from Ruc status and should continua as Rua -6 016/1/77 164-91-14 SEARCHED INDEXED DB Cooper-89
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/9/77
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUG)
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A) (00: SEATTLE) Bufile 164-2111
Re San Diego airtel to San Diego, 11/1/77. Enclosed for Seattle is the artist's conception of D. B. COOPER shown to on 10/31/77 b6 b7C b7D
by SA
This artist's conception was intended to be an enclosure to referenced airtel but was inadvertently not enclosed.
THIS INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF $200,000 FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) (12- San Diego NIW:Mix ((3) Mer
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Jimmy 164-91-145 SEARCHFO INDEXED
DB-Cooper-80
VZCZCHQ0030 RR AFD DE HQ 0030 1250920 ZNR UUUUU R 050424Z MAY 78
FM DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES ROUTINE BT UNNCLAS 
IDRJAK (A), 00:
a Rue plates
Jimmy 164-91-145 SEARCHFO INDEXED
DB-Cooper-80
VZCZCHQ0030 RR AFD DE HQ 0030 1250920 ZNR UUUUU R 050424Z MAY 78
FM DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) TO ALL FBI FIELD OFFICES ROUTINE BT UNNCLAS 
IDRJAK (A), 00: SEATTLE.
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF FACTS REPRESENTS WHAT SEATTLE CONSIDERS THE ONLY INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE PESS :
"A LONE WHITE MALE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT . NUMBER 305 AT PORTLAND, OREGON, ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971. AT AP PROXIMATELY 3:22 PM, WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, HE INDICATED TO A STEWARDESS THAT HIS BRIEFCASE CON- TAINED A BOMB WHICH WOULD BLOW UP THE PLANE UNLESS HIS DEMANDS WERE MET.
"THE HIJACKER DEMANDED $200,000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES IN
stripped 5/9/78 J SA SA SA SA
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EXCHANGE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE 36 PASSENGERS ABOARD THE PLANE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT SEATTLE, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES COMPLIED WITH HIS INSTRUCTIONS. AFTER HE RECEIVED THE PARACHUTES AND MONEY, THE HIJACKER ALLOWED ALL PASSENGERS AND TWO OF THE AIRLINES STEWARDESSES TO DEPLANE.
AFTER HE RECEIVED THE PARACHUTES AND MONEY, THE HIJACKER ALLOWED ALL PASSENGERS AND TWO OF THE AIRLINES STEWARDESSES TO DEPLANE.
"HE THEN ORDERED THE REMAINING CREW MEMBERS INTO THE FIRST CLASS SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INFORMED THEM HE DESIRED TO FLY TO MEXICO CITY. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE PLANE PROCEED IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND FLY AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND SLOW SPEED WHICH ENABLE THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE TO BE OPEN DURING THE FLIGHT.
"THE HIJACKER APPARENTLY BAILED OUT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NEVADA, WHERE, WHEN THE PLANE LANDED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE HIJACKER, AND THE RANSOM MONEY, HAD DISAPPEARED.
"ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWINGS OF THE HIJACKER WERE PREPARED BY THE FBI EXHIBIT SECTION. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
"WHITE MALE, AGE MIDDLE 40S, HEIGHT 5'10" TO 6'Ø", WEIGHT 170 TO 180 POUNDS, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH, HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, PARTED ON THE LEFT AND COMBED BACK, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE
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PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE.
DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE
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PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE. LOW, SP KE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM THE MID-WESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES; CHARACTERISTICS SMOKER ŒF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL: BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK . RAIN-TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE, CARRIED A PAPER BAG 4 X 12 X 14 INCHES; BROWN SHOES. REMARKS : VERY POLITE AT ALL TIMES.
"ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION OR KNOWLEDGE BELIEVED TO PERTAIN TO THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE NEAREST FBI FIELD OFFICE, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH AP FARS ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES."
THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT FBIHQ ADVISED SEATTLE THAT THEY DESIRED TO BE PRECLUDED FROM RESPONDING TO PRESS INQUIRIES CON- ŒRNING THIS MATTER.
ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS HI JACKING, SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION.
ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS HI JACKING, SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION. SEATTLE IS ESPECIALLY DESIROUS TO LIMIT ALL SPONTANEOUS PRESS RELEASES BY OTHER FIELD DIVISIONS OTHER THAN SEATTLE BECAUSE IT IS DURING THESE PRESS RELEASES THAT CONTRADICTIONS OCCUR AND CONFIDENTIAL
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FD-36 (Rev. 3-24-77)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile Priority
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET
#7,240 725V CONFIDENTIAL Routine
Date EFTO CLEAR 5/23/78 3-18
FM SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC) TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (IMMEDIATE) # 724-4:00+
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#725-4,88P
BT
UNCLAS
UNSUB; DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A) , 00: SEATTLE.
SEATTLE (164-81) (IMMEDIATE) , ATTENTION: SA
#725-4,88P
BT
UNCLAS
UNSUB; DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A) , 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL OF SA
MAY 23, 1978.
TELEPHONE NUMBER
CALIFORNIA, ADVISED THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SIXTY MINUTES CBS TELEVISION SHOW AT ANY TIME. SHE FURTHER ADVISED THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY CONTACTED BY
IN RECENT MONTHS.
ADVISED THAT IN THE EVENT SHE IS CONTACTED, SHE WILL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF THE FBI.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SEARCHED
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Transmitted # 724
FI
FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
255-2608 r
FBI L Date: 5/23/77
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Precedence)
TO
: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAÇ, SEATTLE (164-81) 
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
RE: San Diego teletype to Bureau & Seattle, 5/23/78.
Enclosed for San Diego are five (5) black and white photographs of JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, obtained
Enclosed for San Diego are five (5) black and white photographs of JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, obtained from 
For the information of San Diego, these are the photographs
these photographs
in an interview with MIKE WALLACE, "60 Minutes" as being identical with UNSUB in this matter.
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At San Diego, California
Will display enclosed photographs to to determine her evaluation of whether or not the individual depicted might possibly be identical with UNSUB.
Armed and Dangerous.
2-Bureau 2-San Deigo (Enc-5) 3-Seattle
A
164-91 -148 INDEXED 2016-07 FILED 98
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Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1975 O - 590-992
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AIRTEL XX
5/26/78
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT
NORJAK
Reference Seattle Telcall from SA b6 b7C 5/19/78
Referenced Telcall advised that witness in this
matter
interviewed by CBS News Reporter MIKE WALLACE of 60 Minutes. The interview concerns captioned matter.
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT
NORJAK
Reference Seattle Telcall from SA b6 b7C 5/19/78
Referenced Telcall advised that witness in this
matter
interviewed by CBS News Reporter MIKE WALLACE of 60 Minutes. The interview concerns captioned matter.
SA requested Minneapolis to locate and determineif she has been contacted by either WALLACE or any one from the news media recently If she has been contacted, Seattle desires to know by whom she was contacted and if no objections are interposed by her, Seattle would like to know advised the news media.
In the event. does not desire to talk about any conversations with the news media, Minneapolis
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On 5/25/78 b6
Minneapolis, Minnesota b7C
advised
current address is
telephone number
2. - Seattle: 2- San Diego 1 - Minneapolis JDH : kou (5)
1.64-91 -149.
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MP 164-73
LEAD
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Will contact
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and interview her as requested above by b7C
SUTEL results to Seattle.
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UNDERED
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A
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FIN36 (Rev.
and interview her as requested above by b7C
SUTEL results to Seattle.
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UNDERED
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A
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DB Cooper-89
FIN36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:1/12/78
Transmit the following in
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
Via
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SẠC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SUBJECT: NORJAK CAA. (A) 00: . Seattle
Re :
BORN
NEVADA
On 1/4/78
San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) , advised that at about 5:10 PM on that date he had been approached by an individual requesting purchase of a ticket to Los Angeles. This individual discussed the price of such a ticket and compared it with prices of other airline tickets to Los Angeles commenting about the fact that Northwest Orient had not planned to raise their prices until the next : week. This information was not known to
and he thought
it odd that a passenger would have this information. The passenger finally bought a $17 standby ticket. He furnished
his name as and when asked for a first name replied, He paid his fare with a $20 bill and began to give further change from his pocket.
He furnished
his name as and when asked for a first name replied, He paid his fare with a $20 bill and began to give further change from his pocket.
gave him his $3.00 change while continued looking through his pockets. Conversation by during the purchase of this ticket revealed that he had been out of the country a couple of years, possibly in and received the impression that
might be a
2-
2 - Seattle .2 - Los Angeles Las Vegas -' San Francisco FJC/.cad (8)
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Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government; Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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After telling his flight, could be boarded at Gate 34 at 6:45 PM, began wondering if passenger may be possibly identical to the Subject in captioned case.
Description of Unsub, aka' Dan Cooper, was telephonically furnished to through b6 b7C
SFIA. He was of the opinion that the description was close to that of the above passenger,
was thereafter exhibited a composite photograph of Unsub and became quite un-nerved at what .
He was of the opinion that the description was close to that of the above passenger,
was thereafter exhibited a composite photograph of Unsub and became quite un-nerved at what . he considered a close resemblance. He thereafter pointed out passenger as seated within the Passenger Waiting area.
was approached by SA FRANCIS J. COLLOPY, JR. who identified himself as a Special Agent of the FBI with a show of credentials. furnished a
driver's license numbered
reflecting the name of Nevada. His
his height 6', his weight
· photograph of
birthdate was shown as 150 lbs., and his SSAN This license bore no He was questioned regarding the name he used to purchase his ticket and stated that he had used the name standing for He denied knowledge of any hijacking by anyone named COOPER, specifically or D. B. COOPER and emphatically denied participating in such activity himself. He wasshown the composite photograph of Unsub and agreed that it could resemble him. He initially furnished as his last employer, located on
(number unknown, but cross-street California. Thereafter in conversation he gave the name of his last employer as
California.
He initially furnished as his last employer, located on
(number unknown, but cross-street California. Thereafter in conversation he gave the name of his last employer as
California. He stated that he had
and then. advised
worked that these years had been He stated that he since that time. He refused to supply the
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SF 164-220
FJC/cad
name of because of his of the fact he had used
and because and might get into trouble. He became very evasive about his activities stating he was en route to Los Angeles to meet a one (FNU) (phonetic) an
residing on California. He eventually stated meet him. After much hesitation he
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California and had telephone number He stated, however, that he was moving soon and was cutting off the phone. He stated he intended to return He volunteered that
he did not know how to fly a plane and denied any knowledge of parachutes or military training. He is
wat one
He'd been During interrogation he erf point stated he was becoming irritated at the Agent's questioning but still remained evasive regarding specific questions as to his whereabouts
He is
wat one
He'd been During interrogation he erf point stated he was becoming irritated at the Agent's questioning but still remained evasive regarding specific questions as to his whereabouts after employment.
He was questioned concerning his source of income
company in
He would not produce a blank check, stating he wrote very few checks but did indicate he still had an account at California, though he thought that this bank might have a Los Angeles address. He added that the account
After an approximately 20 minute interview, asked if he was free to board with other passengers and was allowed to do so.
b6 b7C of The interviewing Agent cannot through comparison with composite drawing, completely eliminate him as a suspect, though he is only years of age, he looks older.
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His hair is brown, not dark brown or black, as described by witnesses. Sheriff's Deputies and have
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. The serial number on the $20 bill furnished by was checked through NCIC with negative
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Records checks made by the San Francisco Office
regarding are negative save for a DMV record under
b6 index number which
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Records checks made by the San Francisco Office
regarding are negative save for a DMV record under
b6 index number which reflects one
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with address as of of birthdate
California,
The automobile he was driving at the time of violation bore license determined to be a
registered to San Francisco. He has no permanent California . driver's license issued to him according to this record.
Copies of this communication are being furnished to the Los Angeles and Las Vegas Divisions for information purposes should Seattle deem it appropriate that further investigation be warranted concerning b6 b7C
DB Cooper-8737
FD 36 (Rev. 2-1150)
4
FBI 1/20/78
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( Type in plaintext of code)
VI. AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO
. : SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT : NORJAK (A) BUfile 164-2111 00: SEATTLE
RE :
BORN
NEVADA
Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 1/12/78.
Although it appears is too young to be identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices are requested to attempt to verify background information concerning contained in referenced communication.
Although it appears is too young to be identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices are requested to attempt to verify background information concerning contained in referenced communication. In particular, source of income is of interest.
The above lead is set out in anticipation that a preliminary investigation will be conducted concerning following the guidelines set out in Seattle report Of SA dated 5/30/73. Results should be immediately forwarded to Seattle for evaluation and at that time, a determination will be made whether further investigation concerning is warranted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Las Vegas (164-60) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN: arm (9)
2 . Rus
Sent
Special Agent in Change.
164-91-151
FILED
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
REPEX TO ATTNOS!
PAZE: 5/30/78
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00: Seattle
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
Enclosed for San Diego are copies of Seattle to Las Vegas airtel dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco to Seattle airtel dated 1/12/78.
PAZE: 5/30/78
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00: Seattle
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
Enclosed for San Diego are copies of Seattle to Las Vegas airtel dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco to Seattle airtel dated 1/12/78.
Investigation at
Nevada, has determined is in California, with his boss and can be located at telephone number 
that
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LEADS :
SAN DIEGO DIVISION:
At San Diego, California:
Will locate, identify, and interview through his boss telephone number to determine if identical with Nevada. It should be noted that owns a bearing Nevada license
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - San Diego (Enc. 2) 1 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Las Vegas RRG : cae (4)
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 :unselecte:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P) NORJAK
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
Re Las Vegas letter to San Diego dated 5/30/78; Seattle letter to Las Vegas dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco letter to Seattle dated 1/12/78.
6 5010-112 :unselecte:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (P) NORJAK
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
Re Las Vegas letter to San Diego dated 5/30/78; Seattle letter to Las Vegas dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco letter to Seattle dated 1/12/78.
For information of Los Angeles, investigation by the Las Vegas Division at Nevada, determined that is in California with his boss, and can be located at telephone number
Review of San Diego telephone directory determined above listed number in the California, area.
LEADS :
LOS ANGELES
AT
CALIFORNIA. Will locate, identify
and interview through his boss, b6 b7C
telephone number to determine if identical with date of birth
Nevada. It should be noted that
owns a
bearing Nevada License Number
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2-Los Angeles 1-Seattle (164-81) 2-San Diego EEH : Vkw (5)
Cel
164-91-153
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
INDEXED FILED
DB Cooper-879
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6/15/7

TO:	DIRECTOR,	FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SAN	DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)

C)
NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle)
Re Seattle letter to the Bureau dated 5/13/78.
DB Cooper-879
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6/15/7

TO:	DIRECTOR,	FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SAN	DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)

C)
NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle)
Re Seattle letter to the Bureau dated 5/13/78.
After numerous attempts to contact
an interview was arranged for
On 6/13/78, was furnished five black and white photographs of one JAMES BRYANT COFFELT in an effort to determine if COFFELT is identical to the unknown subject of captioned case.
reviewed the photographs and advised she has been shown the photographs before in by
whose names she can not remember.
She stated that even though all of the photographs are of the same person, only two resemble the unknown subject. She advised that the two most resembling the unknown subject are the ones of the person in the photograph smoking a cig- arette and in the photograph of a side-face view which was
2-Bureau (AM-RM) 2-Seattle (AM-RM) 1-San Diego 
EEH : Vkw (5) New
Rue-6 Feld
164-91-154
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DB Cooper-880
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apparently taken outside. She stated she can not make a positive identification.
view which was
2-Bureau (AM-RM) 2-Seattle (AM-RM) 1-San Diego 
EEH : Vkw (5) New
Rue-6 Feld
164-91-154
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED SER FILED
DB Cooper-880
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apparently taken outside. She stated she can not make a positive identification.
advised that to this date, she has not been contacted by anyone from CBS News, but that if she should be contacted, she would immediately contact the FBI.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-881 :unselecte:
DATE: 6/20/78 TTG/MLT REPLYIS SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RUC) (3)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
SUBJECT: NORJAK CAA (A) 00: SEATTLE XY%: TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re San Diego letter to Los Angeles, dated 6/7/78.
The following investigation was conducted at California, by SA MARK LAFE THOMPSON:
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On 6/13/78, was interviewed at his residence.
telephone stated He
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that he has never heard of a produced a California drivers license number in the name of showing he is a white male,
born 5'10", 170 pounds, white hair and blue eyes.
stated that he owns an automobile registered in the State of Nevada and he also located at Nevada; however,
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stated that he owns an automobile registered in the State of Nevada and he also located at Nevada; however,
b6 b7C his permanent residence is in California. He stated he had no knowledge of any hijacking attempt by anyone by the name of or participating in any such activity himself.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2- Seattle 1- Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) 4- San Diego (164-91) (Info) 1- San Francisco (164-220) (Info) 1- Los Angeles
MLT/blc (6)
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stripped 7/18/78 6
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-882
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-12
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
7/11/78
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Minneapolis and Seattle is one photo .
each of
On 6/27/78,
Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) , Carson City, Nevada, advised that she has conducted extensive background of one,
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for Nevada. is described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
DOB
POB
Height
6 23"
Weight
180 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown
Complexion
Tan
Education
FBI # Residence
is described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
DOB
POB
Height
6 23"
Weight
180 pounds
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown
Complexion
Tan
Education
FBI # Residence explained that she thought that. perhaps could be the infamous "D. B. COOPER" since his connections in
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: 2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Las Vegas RJR:arw (6)
164-96-156
88 08 INDEXED
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and has resided at Oregon. She further explained that
considerable wealth noted that
It is
that on 11/24/71 he was the best of his recollection, California.
was interviewed by Buagents and stated to
stated that
afraid of flying" and further he could never parachute. However . he stated that at one time he
He remarked he smokes 3-4 cigarettes a day,
could only suggest that members of his family could perhaps verify his whereabouts on 11/24-25/71 (Thanksgiving time) and they would be
activities.
A review of the LV file in this matter revealed that the person purporting to be D. B. COOPER is described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Age
50's
Complexion
"Dark olive
· Height
Weight
Hair
5' 10" - 6' 175
COOPER is described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Age
50's
Complexion
"Dark olive
· Height
Weight
Hair
5' 10" - 6' 175 pounds Black, parted on left side, side burns below ears, dark glasses. Smoked Raleigh filter tip cigarettes and seemed quite intelligent ..
DB Cooper-884
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It is further noted that the skyjacking occurred on Wednesday evening, 11/24/71 of a North West Orient Flight out of Seattle, . Washington, that terminated in . Reno, Nevada.
LEAD :
. MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Offices of North West Orient Airlines
Ascertain location of stewardesses and display photo in photo line-up.
3*
DB Cooper-85
9/21/78
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
KORJAK
164-91-17* 1
00: SEATTLE
RE:
XXX TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re Las Vegas letter to Minneapolis, 7/11/78.
Enclosed for San Diego and Denver are one copy of referenced letter and one copy of photo of suspect Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an FD-302 of
LEAD
DENVER
AT DENVER, COLORADO
Interview and display photo
Of
in photo spread.
referenced letter and one copy of photo of suspect Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an FD-302 of
LEAD
DENVER
AT DENVER, COLORADO
Interview and display photo
Of
in photo spread.
SAN DIEGO
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Interview
and display photo of En photo spread.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 2 - Denver (Enc. 2) 2 - San Diego (Enc. 2) 288 1 - Minneapolis JDH: pkb (7)
Que 9
164-91-157 FARCHED RIALTEK FILEDS
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SAC, LITTLE ROCK
10/5/78
SAC, DENVER (164-640) (RUC) V 164-91-17* NORJAK 00: SEATTLE RE:
164-91-157*
7/11/78. ReMPletter to SE, 9/21/78, and LV letter to MP,
Enclosed for Little Rock is one copy each of referenced letters and one photo of
Denver file reflects that
Arkansas. was last known to reside
LEAD
LITTLE ROCK
AT ARKANSAS
Will display photo of in spread to
2 - Little Rock (Enc. 3) (RM) 1- San Diego ( INFO) (RM) 2 - Seattle (164-81) (RM) 1 - Denver
DEVP:jeg (6)
164-91-158 SEARCHED Z INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED 82
EGO
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DB Cooper-87
FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
10-19-78'
California, was displayed photographs of
3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
10-19-78'
California, was displayed photographs of the following individuals for her possible identification as the hijacker involved in the above-captioned matter, referred to as "D.B. · COOPER" :
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1. Caucasian male, not furtheriidentified.
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2.
date of birth
3. Caucasian male, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police b6 Department booking b7C
4.
San Francisco Police Department
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5. Caucasian male. San Diego Police Department (SDPD) booking
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6. 'Caucasian male, San Diego County Sheriff's Office booking
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After viewing the above photographs, she advised that none appeared remotely similar to the individual who had hijacked the Northwest Orient Airlines flight from Seattle, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, on the evening of November 24, 1971

Investigation on 10-13-78 at	California SD 164-91 -159 b6 File #
SA	b7C
by SA	KAV/jaf	10-13-78 Date dictated
none appeared remotely similar to the individual who had hijacked the Northwest Orient Airlines flight from Seattle, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, on the evening of November 24, 1971

Investigation on 10-13-78 at	California SD 164-91 -159 b6 File #
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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-88
10-19-78
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
NORJACK (00: SEATTLE)
Re Las Vegas letter to Minneapolis, 7-11-78, and Minneapolis letter to Seattle, 9-21-78.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle is an original FD-302 reflecting the interview of Ca., on 10-13-78.
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No further investigation remains at San Diego.
:selecte:
airtel
2/8/79
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM: SAC, WFO (164-169) (RUC) NORJAK (A) 1 164-91-17* (00:SEATTLE)
On 2/4/79, Arlington, Virginia, telephoned WFO in regards to a composite drawing of D.B. COOPER appearing on page 2 of the "Washington Star" (Sunday, 2/4/79). said that on seeing the picture, her immediate reaction was She said that it took her some time to recall
A ------.
She
said that
which would have been
said that
in the early 1960's. He went On at least one occasion he
may have had a Scandinavian background that may occasionally be detected in his speech pattern.
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LEADS
ALEXANDRIA
AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. Will personally contact to assess her b6 b7C b7D
credibility and thereafter thoroughly interview for additional descriptive data and background information on
2 - Alexandria 1- San Diego (Info) 2 - Seattle (164-31) 1 - WFO
GOW:aih
1 164-91- 161 :
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(união)
DB Cooper-80
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78) AIRTEL Routine
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: 'Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile :
5-22-78) AIRTEL Routine
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: 'Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
3/15/79
TO:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P) 
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
Re WFO airtel to Alexandria, 2/8/79.
For information of WFO, Arlington, Virginia, is an office building which houses some eight businesses. WFO is requested to furnish ad- ditional information regarding obtained during complaint call to include her residence address and appropriate phone number to facilitate contact.
LEAD:
ALEXANDRIA
AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. Will, upon receipt of above, contact and interview ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - WFO 1 - San Diego. (Info) 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Alexandria AFH : pah (7)
164-91-162
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MUFILED MAR 1 71979 ERI-SAN DIEGO
Men
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Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(l'ime)
Per DB Cooper-891
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X AIRTEL
4/16/79 ,
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)
DIEGO
Men
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Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(l'ime)
Per DB Cooper-891
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X AIRTEL
4/16/79 ,
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC) 
NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Alexandria airtel to WFO, 3/15/79; and WFO
letter to Alexandria, 3/20/79.
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unable to locate
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Further investigation regarding suspect
being left to the discretion of the office of origin.
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164-91-163
SEARCHED INDEXED, SERIALIZED 23FILED APR 2 11979 FBI-SAN DIEGO 19715
DB Cooper-892 :selecte:
X
AIRTEL
4/25/7

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO	(164-91) (RUC)
NORJAK

AK
Re phone call on 4/24/79 to Special Agent
received from Los Angeles Division, Santa Ana RA. Phone call was
indicating that he had possible lead information re captioned case.
stated that he had a source who
relayed to him
was a perpetrator of the hijacking
and that he was about to
The below-listed subject is known
stated that he had a source who
relayed to him
was a perpetrator of the hijacking
and that he was about to
The below-listed subject is known to SA and pursuant to our conversation, will interview him re NORJAK case.
Subject described as:
Name
Sex
Race
Height
1
Weight
Date of Birth Place of birth Hair Eyes
2 - Bureau 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - Seattle (164-81) - San Diego
W/ VG : 1ss (7) es
Made White 5'11" 185 1bs.
Brown Blue -
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SD 164-91
FBI# SSAN Driver license Driver license # Driver license # CII# Address
LEAD
LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Will interview
re NORJAK case.
DB Cooper-894
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
DATE:
7/20/79
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
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On 7/10/79 at 7:30 a.m California
telephone
contacted the San Diego Office of the FBI and spoke to SA
advised as follows:
stated that Washington, received
She further advised that
does not know
m California
telephone
contacted the San Diego Office of the FBI and spoke to SA
advised as follows:
stated that Washington, received
She further advised that
does not know why
in
Washington. She further advised that
is
presently
Washington.
stated the
was
Seattle, 1971, hijacking. She further
advised she does not wish to reveal the name over the telephone and that if the FBI wishes to obtain this information, they must contact her personally. She also stated
presently residing in
California, and she has She further advised that during the hijacking, Washington.
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AT CALIFORNIA. Contact b6
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interview her as to her knowledge concerning the hijacking of an airlines at Seattle, Washington, Thanksgiving Eve, 1971. 2 - San Diego
RYS : dgm ES (2) dann
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE:
8/30/7

FROM :	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
DATE:
8/30/7

FROM :	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
(00: Seattle)

e)
On 8/24/79, California, telephone
was contacted at her residence relative to an earlier call to the San Diego Office in which claimed to have possible information regarding captioned matter.
She advised that who resides in
Washington, had
which he had
Washington. She further identified
as being employed
with Tacoma, Washington.
and
claimed that
to the captioned hijacking. refused to furnish the identity of stating that
had been developed during the investigation and stating that to divulge the would not mean anything". that
She further advised that the hijacker, using the name D. B. COOPER, was actually a (LNU), who is the
Tacoma-Seattle area who is supposed to be a who committed his first and
last crime, that being captioned skyjacking.
also supposed to be
According to
the skyjacker had bailed out of the aircraft the area that they thought he
would have bailed out,
the skyjacker had
According to bailed out
also supposed to be
According to
the skyjacker had bailed out of the aircraft the area that they thought he
would have bailed out,
the skyjacker had
According to bailed out of the aircraft
The
skyjacker
refused to furnish any additional information and during the course of the interview exhibited strange
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behavior and made statements that did not appear to be entirely rational.
Additionally, she claimed to have furnished the above information to the Seattle Office telephonically during the previous week, speaking to some "female agent".
The above information is furnished for the informa- tion of Seattle, and leads emanating from the foregoing information are being left to the discretion of office of origin.
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LOS ANGELES IMMEDIATE DENVER IMMEDIATE

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SAN FRANCISCO IMMEDIATE LAS VEGAS IMMEDIATE SACRAMENTO IMMEDIATE SAN DIEGO IMMEDIATEY fr BT
SALT LAKE CITY IMMEDIATE MINNEAPOLIS IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS NORJAK; 00:SEATTLE.
FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES, AT 3:00 PM, PST, TODAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1980, PRESS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN PORTLAND OFFICE WHICH WILL ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING:
ARHTUR G. BARGER, SPCIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE FBI FOR OREGON, HAS ANNOUNCED A DEVELOPMENT IN A CRIME WHICH Sup.# 4Danke BEGAN ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTER- Sup. 5 PM NATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME WIDELY Sup.
# 4Danke BEGAN ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTER- Sup. 5 PM NATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME WIDELY Sup. 6 JDB KNOWN SINCE THAT TIME AS THE D. B. COOPER HIJACKING CASE.
Sup. #3 RAW
King TOM 164-91-167
ON THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING, 1971, A MAN WHO GAVE
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THE NAME DAN COOPER BOUGHT A ONE-WAY TICKET ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. UPON DEPARTING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COOPER NOTIFIED A STEWARDESS THAT HE WAS HIJACKING THE AIRCRAFT AND DISPLAYED TO HER WHAT HE SAID WAS A BOMB IN HIS BRIEFCASE. THE FLIGHT PROCEEDED TO SEATTLE, WHERE AFTER MAINTAINING A HOLDING PATTERN FOR SEVERAL HOURS, IT WAS PERMITTED TO LAND AND REFUEL. AFTER $200,000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES DEMANDED BY THE HIJACKER WERE BROUGHT ON BOARD, HE RELEASED ALL OF THE PASSENGERS AND ALL BUT FOUR MEMBERS OF THE CREW. THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA.
BY THE HIJACKER WERE BROUGHT ON BOARD, HE RELEASED ALL OF THE PASSENGERS AND ALL BUT FOUR MEMBERS OF THE CREW. THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLAPS AND GEAR REMAIN LOWERED AND THE REAR STAIR DOOR OPEN. AS THE AIRCRAFT PASSED OVER LACENTER, WASHINGTON, CABIN PRESSURE FLUCTUATION WAS OBSERVED, WHICH WAS LATER DETERMINED TO INDICATE HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRCRAFT THROUGH THE REAR STAIRWELL DOOR. SINCE THAT TIME NO TRACE OF THE HIJACKER, THE PARACHUTES, OR THE MONEY HAS BEEN FOUND UNTIL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1980.
ON THAT DATE WHILE ON AN OUTING
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WASHINGTON, DISCOVERED A SUM OF MONEY PARTIALLY BURIED BY SAND IN THE NORTH RIVER BANK OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES DOWN RIVER FROM THE U. S. INTERSTATE 5 BRIDGE CROSSING BETWEEN PORTLAND AND VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. THE FBI AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE BADLY DECOMPOSED $20 BILLS REVEALS THAT THEY BEAR SERIAL NUMBERS IDENTICAL TO A PORTION OF THOSE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. BECAUSE OF THE DECOMPOSED NATURE OF THE BILLS AN EXACT ESTIMATE OF THE RECOVERED MONEY IS NOT POSSIBLE PENDING A
BECAUSE OF THE DECOMPOSED NATURE OF THE BILLS AN EXACT ESTIMATE OF THE RECOVERED MONEY IS NOT POSSIBLE PENDING A LABORATORY EXAMINATION, HOWEVER, IT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE PACKAGING AND THE NUMBERED SEQUENCE INDICATE THAT THE BILLS HAVE NOT BEEN SEPARATED AND ARE IN MUCH THE SAME ORDER AS WHEN GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. THE BILLS WILL BE SENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE FBI LABORATORY FOR ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION.
IT APPEARS LOGICAL THAT THE PACKAGE OF BILLS COULD HAVE BEEN CARRIED DOWNSTREAM ON ONE OF THE WASHINGTON TRIBUTARIES OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER TO THE SITE WHERE THEY WERE FOUND.
SPECIAL AGENTS OF THE FBI FROM OREGON AND WASHINGTON HAVE SECURED THE AREA AND COMMENCED AN INTENSIVE SEARCH.
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SA	, FRANCISCO IMMEDIATE	LAS VEGAS IMMEDIATE	PHES

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FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES, AT 3:00 PM, PST , TODAY ,. FEBRUARY 12, 1980, PRESS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN PORTLAND OFFICE WHICH WILL ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING : ARHTUR. G. BARGER, SPCIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE FBI FOR OREGON, HAS ANNOUNCED A DEVELOPMENT IN A CRIME WHICH BEGA. ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME
ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, AT PORTLAND INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORT, PORTLAND, OREGON, AND HAS BECOME WIDELY KNOWN SINCE THAT TIME AS THE D. B. COOPER HIJACKING CASE. ON THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING, 1971, A MAN WHO GAVE
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THE NAME DAN COOPER BOUGHT A ONE-WAY TICKET ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. UPOR DEPARTING PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COOPER NOTIFIED A STEWARDESS THAT HE WAS HIJACKING THE AIRCRAFT AND DISPLAYED TO HER WHAT HE SAID WAS A BOMB IN HIS BRIEFCASE. THE FLIGHT PROCEEDED TO SEATTLE, WHERE AFTER MAINTAINING A HOLDING PATTERN FOR SEVERAL HOURS, IT WAS PERMITTED TO LAND AND REFUEL. AFTER $200,000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES DEMANDED BY THE HIJACKER WERE BROUGHT 0% BOARD, HE RELEASED ALL OF THE PASSENGERS AND ALL BUT FOUR . EMBERS OF THE CREW. THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA.
EMBERS OF THE CREW. THE FLIGHT THEN TOOK OFF AND PROCEEDED SOUTH THROUGH WASHINGTON TOWARD RENO, NEVADA. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLAPS AND GEAR REMAIN LOWERED AND THE REAR STAIR DOOR OPE .. AS THE AIRCRAFT PASSED OVER LACENTER, WASHINGTON, CABIN PRESSURE FLUCTUATION WAS OBSERVED, WHICH WAS LATER DETERMINED TO INDICATE HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRCRAFT THROUGH THE REAR STAIRWELL DOOR. SINCE THAT TIME NO TRACE OF THE HIJACKER, THE PARACHUTES, OR THE MONEY HAS BEEN FOUND UNTIL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1986.
OW THAT DATE WHILE ON AN OUTING WITH THEIR CHILDREN, MR.
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A W MRS. HAROLD DWAYNE INGRAM OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, DISCOVERED A SUM OF MONEY PARTIALLY BURIED BY SAND IN THE NORTH RIVER BANK OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES DOWN RIVER FROM THE U. S. INTERSTATE 5 BRIDGE CROSSING BETWEEN PORTLAND AND VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. THE INGRAMS CONTACTED THE FBI AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE BADLY DECOMPOSED $20 BILLS REVEALS THAT THEY BEAR SERIAL NUMBERS IDENTICAL TO A PORTION OF THOSE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER.
THE INGRAMS CONTACTED THE FBI AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE BADLY DECOMPOSED $20 BILLS REVEALS THAT THEY BEAR SERIAL NUMBERS IDENTICAL TO A PORTION OF THOSE GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. , BECAUSE OF THE DECOMPOSED NATURE OF THE BILLS AJ EXACT ESTIMATE OF THE RECOVERED MONEY IS NOT POSSIBLE PENDING A LABORATORY EXAMINATION, HOWEVER, IT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE PACKAGING AND THE NUMBERED SEQUENCE INDICATE THAT THE BILLS HAVE NOT BEEN SEPARATED AND ARE IN MUCH THE SAME ORDER AS WHEN GIVEN TO THE HIJACKER. THE BILLS WILL BE SENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE FBI LABORATORY FOR ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION.
IT APPEARS LOGICAL THAT THE PACKAGE OF BILLS COULD HAVE BE CARRIED DOWNSTREAM ON ONE OF THE WASHINGTON TRIBUTARIES OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER TO THE SITE WHERE THEY WERE FOUND.
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Part of D. B. Cooper Loot Found by Family on Outing
By RONALD J. OSTROW Times Stoff Writer
WASHINGTON-A young Van- couver, Wash., family on an outing along the Columbia River last Sunday suddenly stumbled across 12 stacks of moldering money-part of the $200,- 000 that the notorious airline hijacker "D. B. Cooper" made off with more than eight years ago, the FBI said Tuesday.
With the bills now having been traced definitely to the Cooper loot, 30 agents from the Portland and Seattle FBI offices have begun an ex- tensive search of the area for more of the money-and possibly for some sign of Cooper or, more likely, his re- mains.
The money-"several thousand dollars," according to one official- . was found in Washington about five miles northwest of the Interstate 5 r bridge that spans the Columbia and separates Washington from Oregon, FBI agent William M.
was found in Washington about five miles northwest of the Interstate 5 r bridge that spans the Columbia and separates Washington from Oregon, FBI agent William M. Baker told a news conference in Portland. „Discovery of the money by Harold
Dwayne Ingram, 27, his wife, Patricia, 26, and their sons, 8 and 3, marked the latest twist in the bizarre saga of the now-legendary Cooper, who pa -. rachuted from a Northwest Airlines jetliner on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, never to be seen or heard from again .. When found by the Ingrams, the stacks of $20 bills were bound by de- composing rubber bands, the FBI said. But there was "no trace of D. B. Cooper," according to the agency."
Shortly after the hijacking, a cult sprang up around D. B. Cooper, a name that never has been traced to its origins.
A private club was named in his honor, D. B. Cooper T-shirts were manufactured, bumper stickers were run off and anniversary parties were held. .
Baker said in Portland that wheth- er Cooper got away with the rest of the money was an open question. Law enforcement authorities long Please Turn to Page 14, Col.
Baker said in Portland that wheth- er Cooper got away with the rest of the money was an open question. Law enforcement authorities long Please Turn to Page 14, Col. 2
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· have believed that Cooper died in his plunge from the Boeing 727 because * he was wearing only a business suit : and street shoes when he jumped into a howling wind and freezing rain in an unreliable parachute. It has been ^ estimated that he hit the ground at a speed of 50 to 70 m.p.h.
The saga began when "Cooper" . boarded the jetliner in Portland for an « evening flight to Seattle. Once air- & borne, he demanded that the airline have $200,000 in $20 bills and three parachutes on hand when the plane landed in Seattle. He threatened to blow up the plane if his demands were not met.
The airline complied, providing the parachutes and money. However, the FBI said Tuesday that the serial numbers of the bills had been record- ed.
Cooper permitted the airliner's 36 passengers to leave the plane in Seat- " tle.
However, the FBI said Tuesday that the serial numbers of the bills had been record- ed.
Cooper permitted the airliner's 36 passengers to leave the plane in Seat- " tle. He then ordered the crew to take the plane to Reno and told the pilot to fly at a relatively low altitude and to open the plane's rear stairway.
Crew members last heard his voice on the plane's intercom when they
were over the Washington-Oregon border. They said they believe he jumped, using the least reliable para- chute.
The decomposed money was found 17 to 20 miles from the jump site by the Ingrams' older son, Brian. The bills were partly buried in sand that the Ingrams were scooping out to build a fire. .
"Here's some more wood for the fire, Daddy," the father recalled his son as saying.
"It wasn't wood," Ingram said. "He (Brian) thought he had struck it rich."
Ingram said he assumed the bills might be part of the Cooper money. He turned them over to the FBI, add- ing with a smile that they were so de- composed, "I couldn't have spent it."
In leafing through the rotting bills, Baker said, the FBI made about "nine or 10 immediate hits"-matches with the numbers of the missing money.
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In leafing through the rotting bills, Baker said, the FBI made about "nine or 10 immediate hits"-matches with the numbers of the missing money. The bills were flown to Washington for further analysis and tests by the FBI laboratory.
An FBI official said the packaging and number sequence of the recov- ered bills indicated they had not been
separated and "are in much the same order as when they were given to the hijacker."
The initial search, confined to an area several hundred yards long and 40 yards wide, turned up "fragments of more money"-nothing more, Bak- er said. He said the money appeared to have washed up on the bank.
Once that search is completed, probably by this afternoon, a scaled- down number of agents will move up- stream, continuing the hunt.
Law enforcement officials in the Pacific Northwest have theorized that Cooper's body is at the bottom of Lake Merwin, 30 miles north of Port- land, or that his bones are so entan- gled in giant wild blackberry bushes that they will never be found.
Ralph Himmelsbach, the FBI agent who has worked on the hijacking since it took place, said the money probably had been washed
Ralph Himmelsbach, the FBI agent who has worked on the hijacking since it took place, said the money probably had been washed down- stream from a Columbia tributary in Washington. But he said he doubted that it came from the Lewis River, the tributary that flows out of Lake Merwin.
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Some Skyjack Loot Found But Trail Still Cold
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PORTLAND, Ore. - Children dig- ging in the sand during a family picnic uncovered up to $3,000 of the $200,000 taken by D.B. Cooper in a 1971 jet hijacking in which the hi- jacker escaped by parachute, the FBI said yesteday.
FBI officials said the discovery of the money on a Columbia River beach north of Portland reinforced their long-held theory that Cooper was killed in the daring plunge that has made the aerial bandit a folk hero in the Pacific Northwest.
No trace has been found of the : hijacker.
At news conferences in Washing- ton, Seattle and Portland, the FBI . confirmed that the money - not counted but estimated at $3,000 or less - was part of the $200,000 in
confirmed that the money - not counted but estimated at $3,000 or less - was part of the $200,000 in $20 bills given Cooper on demand after he commandeered a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 trijet on Thanksgiving eve 1971.
A man using the name D.B. Coo- per boarded the jet in Portland, · threatened to blow it up, then forced it to land in Seattle to collect the ransom. He allowed 36 passengers aboard the flight to leave the air- craft, then ordered the crew to fly to Reno. When it landed in Reno, there was no trace of Cooper but the rear exit door under the tail was open.
The FBI theorized at the time that Cooper, dressed only in a business suit and street shoes, jumped from the plane over southwest Washing- ton during a freezeing storm.
FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach, who has been on the Cooper case -since the night of the skyjacking, said the discovery of the money reduced to "less than 50-50" the odds that Cooper is alive.
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FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach, who has been on the Cooper case -since the night of the skyjacking, said the discovery of the money reduced to "less than 50-50" the odds that Cooper is alive.
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The FBI said it was searching the area for more money and clues as to the fate of Cooper.
The FBI displayed twelve weath- ered stacks of $20 bills during a meeting with the press.
"This clue is the first we've had since the night of the occurrence," said Bill Baker, assistant special agent in charge of the Portland FBI office.
. He said wads of the money, bound by rubber bands, were found Sunday while Harold D. Ingram, his wife, : Patricia, and their 8-year-old son, *Brian, were preparing to build a picnic fire along the Columbia River : five miles northwest of the Inter- "state 5 bridge linking Portland and Vancouver, .
: Patricia, and their 8-year-old son, *Brian, were preparing to build a picnic fire along the Columbia River : five miles northwest of the Inter- "state 5 bridge linking Portland and Vancouver, . Wash., where the In- grams live.
Ingram said at a news conference .. here that the money was found about - 20 yards from the river's edge under a thin layer of sand.
"My son ran up and said, 'Wait a minute, Daddy,""' Ingram said. "He raked a place out in the sand and there it was. There were three bundles" of money.
"I thought it was play money," said Denise Ingram, 5, of Van- couver, Wash., in an interview with United Press International. She said she and her cousin Brian "both found it. It was buried in the sand." Denise's mother, Crystal Ingram, said in Vancouver there was no bag for the money.
"We put it in a plastic bag from our bread," she said. "One of us did mention that it might have some- thing to do with D.B. Cooper, but we Kept on going with the picnic.
Harold Ingram later took the " money to the FBI.
Baker said officials estimated there were several thousand dollars . in the wads, but it was impossible to - make an accurate estimate because of the deteriorated condition.
in the wads, but it was impossible to - make an accurate estimate because of the deteriorated condition.
Officials have called the comman- deering of the Boeing 727 jetliner the only known unsolved hijacking.
In 1977, just to make sure the hijacker did not escape prosecution via the statute of limitations, he was indicted on federal charges in absen- tia.
MISSING MONEY FOUND IN SAND ALONG COLUMBIA RIVER but where has the other $197,000 gone?
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PORTLAND, Ore. (UPI) - Chil- dren playing in the sand along the Columbia River found tattered re- mains of part of the loot paid to skyjacker D.B. Cooper. The find has triggered a search for more of the $200,000 ransom.
Discovery of the money was the first break in the case since Cooper bailed out of a plane into a rainy night in 1971.
Discovery of the money was the first break in the case since Cooper bailed out of a plane into a rainy night in 1971.
FBI agents dug up more frag- ments of wet $20 bills late yesterday : along the river on the Fazio Ranch five miles west of Vancouver, Wash. Agents continued the search today.
FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach, who has been on the case since the Thanksgiving Eve hijacking, said the finding of the money reduces to "less than 50-50" the odds that Coo- per is still alive.
Cooper's case is the nation's only unsolved aerial hijacking for ran- " som, Since then, 13 persons have
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Tried the same thing; three were were as deep as 3 feet beneath the killed and the others were captured, surface. the FBI said.
Children on a Sunday picnic found three bundles of bills - about $3,000 in $20 bills printed in 1963 and 1969 - that were part of Cooper's loot.
Children on a Sunday picnic found three bundles of bills - about $3,000 in $20 bills printed in 1963 and 1969 - that were part of Cooper's loot. The serial numbers showed they matched the $200,000 Cooper extort- ed from Northwest Airlines in 1971. The partially decomposed clumps of money were being sent to the FBI laboratory in Washington, D.C., but agents on the case were sure all of the bills found were from the loot.
FBI agents continued searching today at the beach on the Fazio Ranch where agents found bits of bills in the same area where the families had found the money in the sand Sunday.
"They're very small pieces of money, about the size of a nickel," said FBI agent Tom Nicodemus. He
"It indicates to us there's been a lot of sand shift there and the money has been there for some time," Nicodemus said.
The discovery of the money was the first solid lead in the case since Cooper jumped from a Northwest Airlines flight after a hijacking that began at Portland.
The hijacker, who actually used the name Dan Cooper on boarding the plane, told a stewardess he had a bomb in his briefcase and demanded $200,000 and four
The hijacker, who actually used the name Dan Cooper on boarding the plane, told a stewardess he had a bomb in his briefcase and demanded $200,000 and four parachutes and to . be flown to Reno, Nev. He allowed the other passengers to leave the plane at Seattle where he got the money and chutes.
After takeoff, Cooper forced the entire crew to the flight deck and while the plane was over southwest Washington he jumped with his loot
said some of the pieces of money into the freezing, rainy night.
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More $20 Bills Found, Tied To D. B. Cooper
PORTLAND, Ore. (UPI) - FBI agents found wadded up $20 bills yesterday in muck dredged from the Columbia River six years ago and . said the money was part of the $200,000 ransom collected in 1971 by D.B. Cooper before he parachuted into folklore from a hijacked jet- liner.
said the money was part of the $200,000 ransom collected in 1971 by D.B. Cooper before he parachuted into folklore from a hijacked jet- liner.
The first money from Cooper's haul was found Sunday on a sandy . beach on the north shore of the Columbia 5 miles northwest of Van- . couver, Wash., by- children on a family outing. It totaled about $3,000 and the serial numbers checked · matched numbers on the bills given Cooper.
FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach said more money was dug up by agents Tuesday afternoon and yes- terday morning.
"We have the Army Corps of Engineers and geologists out there," Himmelsbach said. "An agent who. was out there said it looks like they'll be able to help us out."
One agent at the site said he dug up a formless fist-size clump of money he described "a wadded up bunch of $20 bills."
Himmelsbach said the geologists and corps scientists probably will be able to determine whether the shore material where the money was found came from the middle of the · Columbia River, washed down- stream from the Washougal River or was carried upstream from the mouth of the Lewis River and dumped at the site.
where the money was found came from the middle of the · Columbia River, washed down- stream from the Washougal River or was carried upstream from the mouth of the Lewis River and dumped at the site.
The FBI said it had learned that section of the Columbia was last . dredged in 1974.
The FBI long believed Cooper , parachuted into the drainage of the Lewis River, which empties into the Columbia downstream from Van- couver. The location in which the money was found indicated he land- . ed 20 miles or more away in the drainage of the Washougal River which enters the Columbia upstream from the site.
Before he learned the shore mate- rial was dredging spoils from the river, Himmelsbach said the $20 bills had been buried on the shore "probably for several years."
FBI agents Tuesday, digging three feet deep, found more frag- ments of bills but no more packets from the $200,000 given to Cooper at : Seattle on Thanksgiving Eve 1971 when he hijacked a Northwest Air- lines 727.
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legendary extortionist who para- chuted from the plane somewhere over southwest Washington, an area of
legendary extortionist who para- chuted from the plane somewhere over southwest Washington, an area of rugged mountains and thick for- ests where a body could remain hidden forever. Many authorities say they think Cooper, whose real identity never has been learned, died i in the leap from the plane.
Himmelsbach, the agent who has > worked on the Cooper caper since "the night it occurred, said he knew of no unidentified bodies, which could be Cooper, that washed up on the Columbia banks in the past eight years.
"We have kept a close liaison with medical authorities on both sides of the river," he said. "If there had been any such body we'd have known about it."
Himmelsbach said when Cooper jumped into the rainy night he had the 21-pound package of money strapped to him with nylon cords from one of three parachutes sup-
plied by the airline at his demand.
Himmeslbach outlined a "possible scenario" which would explain the money's presence on the beach.
"Probably the money (in the bag) came down close to the bank of a stream.