unselected: JN 164-32
PAGE TWO
ADVISED HE WAS
OBSERVED ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWING IN "MEMPHIS PRESS SCIMITAR" ELEVEN TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE AND IMMEDIATELY BELIEVED HE RECOGNIZED THIS INDIVIDUAL. STATES WHEN HE RETURNED TO HIS RESIDENCE HE EXAMINED AND IDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH OF AS INDIVIDUAL HE THOUGHT RESEMBLED
HIJACKER.
DESCRIBED
AS WHITE MALE, APPROXIMATELY FIVE
FEET EIGHT INCHES, ONE FORTYFIVE TO ONE FIFTYFIVE POUNDS, b7C b7D
FINE HAIR, WHO POSSIBLY HAD
WOULD NOW BE APPROXIMATELY THIRTY TO THIRTYTHREE YEARS OF AGE.
WAS STILL AT LEFT FOR b6 HAS NOT SEEN OR HEARD FROM b7D
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CAREER IN
SINCE THAT TIME.
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PAGE THREE
CHARLOTTE AT N. C. WILL ATTEMPT TO FURTHER
IDENTIFY 
IN EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND/OR ELIMINATE HIM AS SUBJECT.
SEATTLE AND PORTLAND CONDUCT CREDIT AND ARREST CHECKS ON TO FURTHER IDENTIFY AND/OR ELIMINATE HIM AS SUBJECT. END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2396NRØØ8 PLAIN JN SENT 12:30 AM 12-1-71 FOR PM 11-30-71JWD
PM NITEL 11-30-71 JWD
TO CHARLOTTE
PORTLAND (164-41)
SEATTLE
Luce
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FROM JACKSON (164-32)
UNSUB : HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN
END FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2396NRØØ8 PLAIN JN SENT 12:30 AM 12-1-71 FOR PM 11-30-71JWD
PM NITEL 11-30-71 JWD
TO CHARLOTTE
PORTLAND (164-41)
SEATTLE
Luce
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FROM JACKSON (164-32)
UNSUB : HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN JET, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. AIRCRAFT HIJACKING.
ON ELEVEN THIRTY, SEVENTYONE,
, ADVISED HE RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM MISS., RE HIJACKING.
ADVISED
HAD OBSERVED ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWING b6 b7C
OF HIJACKER IN MEMPHIS, TENN. NEWSPAPER AND
BELIEVED HE b7D RECOGNIZED THIS DRAWING.
AND LOOKED UP b6
PICKED OUT PHOTOGRAPH OF
WHO WAS
AS INDIVIDUAL RESEMBLING
HIJACKER.
OBSERVED
AND ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWING AND b6 b7C
ADVISED THERE IS A GOOD LIKENESS.
(PROTECT IDENTITY BY REQUEST)
TELEPHONE
END PAGE ONE
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PAGE TWO
ADVISED HE WAS
b6 b7c b7D b6 b7C b7D OF OBSERVED ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWING IN "MEMPHIS PRESS SCIMITAR" ELEVEN TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE AND IMMEDIATELY BELIEVED HE RECOGNIZED THIS INDIVIDUAL.
HE WAS
b6 b7c b7D b6 b7C b7D OF OBSERVED ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWING IN "MEMPHIS PRESS SCIMITAR" ELEVEN TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE AND IMMEDIATELY BELIEVED HE RECOGNIZED THIS INDIVIDUAL. STATES WHEN HE RETURNED TO HIS RESIDENCE HE EXAMINED AND IDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH AS INDIVIDUAL HE THOUGHT RESEMBLED HIJACKER.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, APPROXIMATELY FIVE b6 FEET EIGHT INCHES, ONE FORTYFIVE TO ONE FIFTYFIVE POUNDS, , FINE HAIR, WHO POSSIBLY HAD
WOULD NOW BE APPROXIMATELY THIRTY TO THIRTYTHREE YEARS OF AGE.
WAS STILL AT LEFT FOR HAS NOT SEEN OR HEARD FROM CAREER IN SINCE THAT TIME. b7C b7D
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PAGE THREE
CHARLOTTE AT N. C. WILL ATTEMPT TO FURTHER
IDENTIFY IN EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND/OR ELIMINATE HIM AS SUBJECT.
SEATTLE AND PORTLAND CONDUCT CREDIT AND ARREST CHECKS ON TO FURTHER IDENTIFY AND/OR ELIMINATE HIM AS SUB JECT. END
FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2399 11/30/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
SUB- EVIDENCE
RC -WITNESSES
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND
11/30/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
SUB- EVIDENCE
RC -WITNESSES
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
Enclosed for the Bureau is a 13-page copy of notes taken by Stewardess aboard captioned hijacked flight. Original notes have been secured as evidence in Seattle. advised these notes were taken by her while she was in the cabin of the aircraft in flight.
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2 - Bureau (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle DSJ:mlc (4)
C
DB Cooper-2400
164-81-3611
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/29/71
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE
W FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (2)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; Northwest Flight 305 11/25/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On 11/29/71,
(FROTECT IDENTITY) , advised SA that he had seen a composite drawing of unknown subject in the 11/28/71, edition of the "Fresno Bee" newspaper. advised that b6 b7c b7D
this photo greatly resembles one who was a
It is noted
was prosecuted California, for
during
Fresho in late
According to
is in his mid-thirties, is about
advised that b6 b7c b7D
this photo greatly resembles one who was a
It is noted
was prosecuted California, for
during
Fresho in late
According to
is in his mid-thirties, is about 6' 1", 180 - 185 pounds, olive complexion, and almost always wore sunglasses
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said
is soft spoken; and although he has no arrest record to his knowledge, he has been and he is capable of performing a plane hijacking. said he understands
22. Seattle 1 - San Francisco (Info.) 2 - Sacramento
photo TA 16
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NFC 0. 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
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Sent M Per
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-2405SC 164-50
said that from the composite drawing he has seen, the suspect's mouth, nose, and chin are quite similar to He said
San Francisco area for the
years or more.
said
San Francisco and that he is now believed to be
San Francisco.
added there should be a photograph of in the "Fresno Bee" morgue files.
A photograph of has been obtained from the files of the "Fresno Bee", and there appears to be similarity between this photograph and the composite drawing.
A photograph of has been obtained from the files of the "Fresno Bee", and there appears to be similarity between this photograph and the composite drawing. This photograph is being forwarded to the Seattle office direct from the Fresno Resident agency.
Seattle is requested to exhibit photograph to witnesses and furnish results to Sacramento since has advised that the San Francisco area.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-2406
2FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
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AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TOS
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB; Hijacking of a Northwest Airlines 727 Flight from Seattle, Washington 11/24/71 CAA 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas is one copy of California driver's license number
The following investigation was conducted by SC
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AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
On 11/29/71, one Sacramento, telephonically contacted the Sacramento Division of the FBI regarding captioned unknown subject.
was conducted by SC
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AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
On 11/29/71, one Sacramento, telephonically contacted the Sacramento Division of the FBI regarding captioned unknown subject.
advised that closely resembled the person whose picture appeared in the newspaper over the past weekend as the hijacker in captioned matter. described this individual as of Sacramento, California.
(2) - Seattle (Enc. 1) Met 0
2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 2 - Las Vegas (Enc. 1) 2 - Sacramento PRH :mm1 (8)
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ICH-FI-365.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MA FILED tel : 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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A check of the records of the California Department of Motor Vehicles reveals California driver's license number was issued
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Name Residence
Sacramento, California
Date of Birth
Sex
Height
White Male 5'9"
Weight
140 pounds
Eyes
Hair
Brown
Marital Status
A check of the records of the California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (CII) failed to locate any arrest record for CII advised b6
that record
Eyes
Hair
Brown
Marital Status
A check of the records of the California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (CII) failed to locate any arrest record for CII advised b6
that record number was located which is a record No photograph
containing available in their files.
- 2* -
DB Cooper-2408
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b7CCC_SEARCH CC PUB X APB.
NR 05 SC CODED
3:35 PM URGENT 12-1-71 LXL
TO
SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00:, SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL, NOV. THIRTY, LAST. STATE TEL ISSUED THIS DATE SETTING FORTH DETAILS OF CASE, DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, AND REQUEST THAT ANY PERTINENT INFO DEVELOPED BE FURNISHED SACRAMENTO FBI. PERTINENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COVERING AREA DESCRIBED BY ROUTE OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE ALREADY COGNIZANT OF THIS MATTER. LIAISON WITH HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES ALONG ROUTE OF FLIGHT BEING ESTABLISHED SHOULD UNSUB SEEK ATTENTION FOR POSSIBLE INJURIES.
SACRAMENTO THIS DATE MAKING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TYPE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE ALONG FLIGHT PATH AND AERIAL SEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED AS
SACRAMENTO THIS DATE MAKING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TYPE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE ALONG FLIGHT PATH AND AERIAL SEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. END.
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FBI SEATTLE CLR
used in Daily TT. 12-1-71
164-81-366
CARGOINDEXED CORDIALIZED AM, FILED Mz
DEC ( 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2409OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
DATE: 12/1/71 SUB. SEARCH. Sub.2.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71,
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
on 12/1/71.
case agent, Sacramento, called ' b6 b7C
He said they would have an Air Force plane in the air tomorrow, to search the entire route through California.
I requested that some time this afternoon they send us a teletype to report a summary of what they did today.
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164-81-367

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DEC 10 1271
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Rub used in Daily TT 12-1-71
164-81-367

SEARCHED.	INDEXED
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DEC 10 1271
FBI-SEATTLE

5010-108
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DB Cooper-241012/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
on 12/1/71.
case agent, Sacramento, called
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He said they would have an Air Force plane in the air tomorrow, to search the entire route through California.
I requested that some time this afternoon they send us a teletype to report a summary of what they did today.
PRB: klb (3)
164-81-367

SEARCHED_INDEXED.
SERIALIZED MM3 FILED 1 DEC20071 FBI-SEATTLE

DB Cooper-2411FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI 017
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
5-22-64)
FBI 017
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, BUTTE
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE PORTLAND TO SEATTLE. NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE:
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, ADVISED MONTANA, WHICH WAS
SPOKANE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THAT HE HAD READ A BOOK BY b6 b7C
UNPUBLISHED FICTION AND DESCRIBED HIJACKING VERY SIMILAR TO INSTANT HIJACKING.
BUTTE AT MISSOULA. INTERVIEW
CONCERNING BOOK AND HIJACKING.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
JSD: kdl (1) 
164-81-368
Approved:
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Sent
4º0mm
M
Per
val
1
A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-2412
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Via
TELETYPE
016
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER.
5-22-64)
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
016
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE PORTLAND TO SEATTLE. NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE :
SEATTLE DESIRES TO LIMIT SHOWING OF PHOTOGRAPHS TO
WITNESSES IN ORDER TO AVOID CONFUSION. SACRAMENTO IS
REQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE
WHEREABOUTS OF
AT TIME OF INSTANT HIJACKING IN
ORDER TO ELIMINATE HIM OR ESTABLISH HIM AS SUBJECT.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
JSD : kdl
(1) 1
164-81-369
Approved:
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Per Tab DB Cooper-2413
Special Agent/in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
1
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FBI
Date: 12/1/71
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
015
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-59)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE PORTLAND TO SEATTLE. NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR,
NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE PORTLAND TO SEATTLE. NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR,
NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00:
SEATTLE.
REURTEL NOVEMBER THIRTY, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE.
RE SUSPECT
SEATTLE IS TRYING TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO WITNESSES TO AVOID CONFUSING THEM. REQUEST SACRAMENTO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF SUSPECT ON PERTINENT DATE OR THROUGH PARALLEL INVESTIGATION.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P
DJS : kdl (1) 
164-81-370
Approved:
Sent 3PM M Per wat
DB Cooper-2414
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-138
1
b6 b7cOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:SA
SUBJECT:UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
On 11/29/71, (PROTECT) advised that her records revealed
was employed
from
She ascertained that
his position on
cerning his present whereabouts. that the personnel file of
was dropped from the rolls due She has no information con- She did advise,
that the personnel file of
was dropped from the rolls due She has no information con- She did advise, however, could be located through
This
file reportedly contains an application for employment and various other documents which might reveal background information for
On same date,
advised that he is the supervisor for was previously employed.
is reluctant to reveal personal information from the
file of vious that
but did advise that the file reflects no pre- with the clarification
PBC/djs (3)
4
164-81-371
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DE FILED my DEC 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 21st
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DB Cooper-2415OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC
(164-81) (P)
FROM
:SA
SUBJECT:UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, · PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
DATE:
12/1/71
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RE: SUSPECT
On 11/29/71, (PROTECT) advised that her records revealed
was employed
She ascertained that
his position on
was dropped
11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
DATE:
12/1/71
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RE: SUSPECT
On 11/29/71, (PROTECT) advised that her records revealed
was employed
She ascertained that
his position on
was dropped from the rolls due She has no information con- cerning his present whereabouts. that the personnel file of She did advise, however, could be located through This file reportedly contains an application for employment and various other documents which might reveal background information for
On same date,
advised that he is the supervisor for was previously employed.
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is reluctant to reveal personal information from the file of but did advise that the file reflects no pre- with the clarification
vious
that
PBC/djs (3)
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DB Cooper-2416
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b6
b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
DATE:
12/1/71
RE: SUSPECT
Chief of Police
Memorandum
TO
SAC (164-81) (P)
FROM :SA
SUBJECT UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
DATE:
12/1/71
RE: SUSPECT
Chief of Police NICK GIARDINO advised on 11/29/71 that the source referred to by him in conversation with ASAC BIBLER on 11/28/71 had been recontacted. GIARDINO, who requested that the source's identity be kept confidential, advised that
resides at
Seattle, Washington.
association with ALLEN's
According to source,
Left his position at
His present
whereabouts is unknown but is believed that
week of
telephone call 71.
during the
On this same date, SA
was requested to ascertain from sources at Pacific Northwest Bell the origin of a telephone call
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164-81-322
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAR FILED Dz DEC- 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
Jus
DB Cooper-2417 12/1/71
SAC (164-81) (r)
SA
UNSUD; HORTIARCY AIRLINES FLIGNY #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CM - LIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
RE: SUSPECT
Chief of Police NICK GIARDINO advised on 11/29/71 that the
SERIALIZED MAR FILED Dz DEC- 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
Jus
DB Cooper-2417 12/1/71
SAC (164-81) (r)
SA
UNSUD; HORTIARCY AIRLINES FLIGNY #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CM - LIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
RE: SUSPECT
Chief of Police NICK GIARDINO advised on 11/29/71 that the source referred to by hin in conversation with ACAC BIBLER on 11/28/71 had been recontacted. GIARDINO, who requested that the source's identity be kept confidential, advised that resides at Seattle, Washington.
According to source,
lost his position at b6 His prosont b7c b7D
Whereabouts is unknown but is believed that
kalephone call during the week of 71.
On this sono dato, sa
was requested to aucertain fron sources at Pacific Northwest Doll the origin of a telephone call
PCC/djs (3)
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DEC 11971
il FBI - SEATTLE /5
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DB Cooper-2418OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-81) (P)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
RE:
SUSPECT
On 11/30/71,
advised that Chief of Police NICK
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He stated that
on
/71.
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
RE:
SUSPECT
On 11/30/71,
advised that Chief of Police NICK
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He stated that
on
/71.
Concerning this latter call, that it was apparently prepaid and no record would be made of its origin to the best of his knowledge.
advised b6
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On 12/1/71, SA advised that it b6
would not be possible to determine the origin of an incoming call which is prepaid. The receiving end records reflect only those calls which are collect.
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GIARDINO who previously requested that his identity be kept confidential. HE AGAIN REITERATED THIS REQUEST THIS HIS IDENTITY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL but stated he had no objection to speaking with the FBI directly in this matter.
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5010-108
DATE:
12/1/71
DB Cooper-2419 12/1/71
SAC (164-81) (P)
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE : SUSPECT
On 11/30/71,
advised that Chief of Police
12/1/71
SAC (164-81) (P)
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE : SUSPECT
On 11/30/71,
advised that Chief of Police NICK GIARDINO who previously requested that his identity be kept confidential. HE AGAIN REITERATED THIS REQUEST THIS HIS IDENTITY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL but stated he had no objection to speaking with the FBI directly in this matter.
He stated that
on
71.
Concerning this latter call,
advised that it was apparently prepaid and no record would be made of its origin to the best of his knowledge.
On 12/1/71, SA advised that it would not be possible to determine the origin of an incoming call which is prepaid. The receiving end records reflect only those calls which are collect.
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DB Cooper-2420OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
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RE :
SUSPECT
On 11/29/71,
Selective Service System, Seattle, Washington, advised that her files reflect that Selective Service Number
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was classified
She stated that his Selective Service file has been destroyed and no further information can be obtained from her office.
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164-81-374 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MAZ FILED my DEC 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 8so
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2421
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SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE :
SUSPECT
On 11/29/71, Selective Service System, Seattle, Washington, advised that her files reflect that Selective Service Number
was classified She stated that his Selective Service file has been destroyed and no further information can be obtained from her office.
PBC/djs (3)
12/1/71
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PBC/djs (3)
12/1/71
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DB Cooper-2422OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
·11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau as reviewed
by SE
on 11/29/71 for
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reflect the following identifying information:
Date of Birth Place of Birth Height Residences
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Reference
The only listing for
that could be located in the current edition of the Seattle telephone directory is found under telephone ft
In this connection, Bellevue PD source has previously advised that lived in years ago and it is quite possible that he may have been employed or had close friends at the address.
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Buy U.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-242312/1/71
SAC (164-81) (P)
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
Records of the Seattle Credit Bureau as reviewed
by SE
on 11/29/71 for
reflect the following identifying information:
Date of Birth Place of Birth Height Residences
6'
Reference
The only listing for
that could be located in the current edition of the Seattle telephone directory is found under telephone
In this connection, Bellevue PD source has previously advised that lived in years ago and it is quite possible that he may have been employed or had close friends at the address.
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INDEXED: SERIALIZED MR FILED m DEC 01 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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b6 b7cOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
RE SUSPECT
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On 11/30/71,
Washington State DMV, Olympia, Washington, made available a photograph copy of the driver's license number which photograph of this individual is portrayed. 1A 18
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This photograph copy is attached to thismemo.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2425SAC (164-81) (P)
SA
UNCUL; NOTINVEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 0305 PORTLAND O SEVERLE 11/24/71 CMA - HIJACKING; LXTORNIOH 00: SI
12/1/71
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RE SUSPLCF
Washington State DIN, Olympia, Washington, nave available a photograph copy of the driver's license number which photograph of this individual is portrayed.
O SEVERLE 11/24/71 CMA - HIJACKING; LXTORNIOH 00: SI
12/1/71
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Washington State DIN, Olympia, Washington, nave available a photograph copy of the driver's license number which photograph of this individual is portrayed. This photograph copy in attached to thismmo.
On 11/30/71,
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:SA
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SUBJECT:UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
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Criminal identification records pertaining to King County SO number
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inquest held as a result of this incident resulted in a verdict
Identification records and related newspaper clippings are attached to this memo, along with King County Sheriff's Office photo 1 IA 9
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-2431
King Co.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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DB Cooper-2431
King Co.
Positions
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had been gone
1
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(164-81) (P)
SA
· UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
Criminal identification records pertaining to King County SO number
inquest held as a result of this incident resulted in a verdict
Identification records and related newspaper clippings are attached to this memo, along with King County Sheriff's Office photo
PBC/djs (3)
12/1/71
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DB Cooper 2433OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1862 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, Aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
Sub J
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT :
On November 29, 1971.
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, Aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
Sub J
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT :
On November 29, 1971.
(PROTECT)
telephone
contacted this office telephonically. that she was
she would not identify the individuals, who stated they saw the artist's conception of the hijacker and felt strongly that it was the suspect. They indicated he lived in the Washington, area.
On November 30, 1971, and offered further information in instant matter, She indicated They described
called this office
the
suspect as being medium heighth, early 50's, narrow thin high nose, dark hair. He probably would have a Washington Post Office address. stated
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he lives
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further stated that suspect was in the and has worked as
Suspect currently
believed that he works
/3/- Seattle DM/rse (3)
Rue
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INDEXED SFR : 017 00 MLFILED DEC 1 1971 HR. - SEATTLE DAS
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2434
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advised b6
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krown in the
area.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2434
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-
advised b6
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krown in the
area. She advised that the
would not
stated that suspect is very well b6 b7C b7D
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DB Cooper-2435SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/1/71
SA
UNSUB, Aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT :
On November 29, 1977
(PROTECT)
telephone
contacted this office telephonically. that she was
advised
she would not identify the individuals, who stated they saw the artist's conception of the hijacker and felt strongly that it was the suspect. They indicated he lived in the Washington, area.
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the
suspect as being medium heighth, early 50's, narrow thin high nose, dark hair. He probably would have a Washington Post Office address. stated
he lives
further stated that suspect was in the and has worked as
Suspect currently
believed that he works
(3 - Seattle DM/rse (3)
164-81-378
DEC 1 1971 -B.
stated
he lives
further stated that suspect was in the and has worked as
Suspect currently
believed that he works
(3 - Seattle DM/rse (3)
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DEC 1 1971 -B. SkATTIE 818
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DB Cooper-2436 SE 164-81
krown in the would not
stated that suspect is very well area. She advised that the
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2
DB Cooper-2437FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
400
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
TELETYPE
URGENT (Priority) Sul-
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TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO
FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
DURING THE LATE EVENING HOURS OF NOVEMBER THIRTY, SEVENTYONE, AN INDIVIDUAL BY THE NAME OF
APPEARED AT THE YAKIMA, WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ADVISED THAT HE HAD INFORMATION CONCERNING PERSON WHO HIJACKED CAPTIONED AIRPLANE.
INTERVIEWED BY FBI AGENT AND FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPH OF AN INDIVIDUAL BY THE NAME STATES IS A b6 b7C b7D
WHO RESIDES IN
OREGON, AREA.
INTERVIEWED BY FBI AGENT AND FURNISHED PHOTOGRAPH OF AN INDIVIDUAL BY THE NAME STATES IS A b6 b7C b7D
WHO RESIDES IN
OREGON, AREA. PHOTOGRAPH BEARS VERY STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWING OF UNSUB. STATES THAT
X -
COMPANY
OREGON AND
HE STATED
THAT
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(1)
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Approved:
Special Agent in Charge ps
Sent 11 am M
Per vab DB Cooper-2438 2D-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
PAGE TWO SE 164-81
WHO RESIDES ON
OREGON FOR
AT LEAST
STATES THAT
IS A WHITE,
MALE, AMERICAN, ABOUT
YEARS OF AGE, SIX FEET TALL,
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AND HAS
OREGON, AREA TO THE
WASHINGTON AREA
VERY FAMILIAR WITH THAT
AREA. THE PHOTOGRAPH FURNISHED
PORTLAND AT OREGON. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT
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FOR RECENT CLEAR PHOTOGRAPH OF
AND ANY AND ALL BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON HIM.
DB Cooper-2439
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge11/26/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	: DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM	: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)

SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
Northwest Flight 305
Agent in Charge11/26/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	: DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM	: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)

SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
Northwest Flight 305
11/24/71
CAN - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION
This is to confirm a telephone call from Special Investigative Section, at 6:55 A.M., Pacific Standard Time, 11/26/71. advised that he had a suspect whom he wanted checked out to either eliminate him or determine that he is identical to unknown subject. gave the name of
Former IO advised that
on a JFAP charge. advised he wanted this information relayed to Seattle by telephone so that Seattle could show the photographs of to the appropriate
crew members for possible identification. At 7:10 A.M. this date SA REESE CHIPMAN, Seattle, was advised of above information by telephone, Seattle will show photographs of Former IO to appropriate crew members for identification or elimination.
2-Bureau 2-Seattle 1-Las Vegas WAS: ffs (5)
164-81-380 
SEARCHED A INDEXED
SERIALIZED MR FILED.
1
DEC 10 1971
FBI -SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-24400-5 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: November 29, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in pl.
1
DEC 10 1971
FBI -SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-24400-5 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: November 29, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in pl. intext or code)
Via
Airtel
(Priority)
To: All Offices Except Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas
Ce: RANSOM -SutIM. Cc: PUB - C
From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
UNSUB; NORTHEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for each receiving office are two copies of an artist's conception of captioned unsub.
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on captioned flight displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess indicating to her it was a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met. The hijacker indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the 36 passen- gers and crew for $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He instructed that the plane circle the Seattle airport until his demands were met at which time the plane landed. Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two
Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane leaving a flight crew of three males and one female and the hijacker aboard. The hijacker indicated a desire to fly to Mexico City and instructed the plane to take off flying at a low altitude and slow speed, maintaining a southerly direction. Upon demand the hijacker was instructed on lowering the rear passenger door while the aircraft was in flight. He was last seen in the aircraft by crew members at 8:05 p.m. PST, when he instructed
Enclosures (2)
164-81-381
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC Y 1971 FBL-SEATTLE- SAC IZ
Sent Via
M Per
DB Cooper-2441Airtel to All Offices Except Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas RE: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
the hostage stewardess to go forward to the first class section and close the curtains behind her. Stewardess complied, going through first class section into pilot's cockpit and locking door behind her. Prior to departing from passenger cabin, hijacker told stewardess the money bag was not in accordance
Prior to departing from passenger cabin, hijacker told stewardess the money bag was not in accordance with instructions and to cut up one of the parachutes to rewrap the money, which was done. When the aircraft landed at Reno, Nevada, for refueling, the hijacker, two parachutes, the ransom money, and the vinyl brief case had disappeared.
Investigation determined that the hijacker had purchased his ticket at the Portland Airport shortly before the plane's departure. Upon arrival at Seattle, all passengers were accounted for except a white male using the mame Dan Cooper. There were no sky marshals aboard this flight and at no time did subject show any firearms.
From information available, the subject is described as white male, mid 40's, 5'10" to .6', 170 to 180 pounds, average to well built, olive or swarthy complexion, medium smooth, dark brown or black hair parted on left side, combed back, sideburns to low ear level, dark eyes, probably black or brown. Subject wore a dark suit, white shirt, with narrow black tie.
medium smooth, dark brown or black hair parted on left side, combed back, sideburns to low ear level, dark eyes, probably black or brown. Subject wore a dark suit, white shirt, with narrow black tie. He wore dark glasses with plastic rims (possibly prescription lenses) most of the time. He had dark overcoat and was described as cool and calculating. His voice was low. He spoke intelligently and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes.
All leads should be handled immediately and set out tele- phonically and confirmed by teletype. The Bureau must be kept advised of all pertinent developments as they occur. A list of the loot is being prepared and will be disseminated. Consider subject dangerous.
DB Cooper-2442
- 2 -1-336 (Rev. 12-10-63)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 4 A 1 A
D
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FEDERA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
YOUR FILE NO.
164-60
November 29, 1971
FBI FILE NO.
LATENT CASE NO.
A-45410
SAC, Las Vegas
TO:
Sub G
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
RE:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11-24-71
CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE:
Letter 11-26-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas
SPECIMENS:
Vegas
TO:
Sub G
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
RE:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11-24-71
CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE:
Letter 11-26-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas
SPECIMENS:
Eleven transparent lifts
This report confirms and supplements Butel of 11-28-71.
Latent prints on submitted lifts of no value.
Lifts and identifying envelope enclosed.
Enc. (12) 2/ Scattle (164-81) 1 - Portland
164-81-382
1 SEARCHED INDEXED. GEAHN LIZED John Edgar Hoover, 1971 FBISEATTLE 1
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-2443OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE: 12/1/71
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On November 30, 1971 Northwest Airlines, this office as follows :
advised
An unidentified male advised
that he ussa professional tracker. Male stated that he knows where the hijacker and the money is. Male advised he was calling from Oregon, phone #1-
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Ja blephone & Ouce Ride, Packed 12-1
164-81-383 SEARCHED
Male advised he was calling from Oregon, phone #1-
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GJW:gjw (2)
Ja blephone & Ouce Ride, Packed 12-1
164-81-383 SEARCHED INDEKED SERIALIZED MAZ FILED MM 17 ! FBI - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2444FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
003 FBI Date: 12/1/71
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
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(Priority)
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
C ....
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
47.6
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
RE SE TELECALL THIS DATE.
NORTHWEST
AIRLINES, SEATTLE, TELEPHONE
OR
ADVISED THAT
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE TELEPHONED; SAID HE WAS A PROFESSIONAL TRACKER AND THAT HE KNEW WHERE THE HIJACKER AND THE MONEY ARE. HE
ADVISED HE WAS CALLING FROM OREGON, TELEPHONE ONE
DASH AREA CODE
PORTLAND ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY AND INTERVIEW.
PRB : klb (1)
Kel
164-81-384
Approved:
Pa
Sent 9 85 M Per Tab
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-2445OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
PRB : klb (1)
Kel
164-81-384
Approved:
Pa
Sent 9 85 M Per Tab
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-2445OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/1/71
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
ce RANSON Sub. M.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SAC RUSS CALAME called from Salt Lake City today.
He furnished the serial numbers of seven bills which he wanted checked through the ransom list. These bills are:
G52 908 479 A I01 068 248 A H01 525 937 E60 215 520 A I08 595 154 A
H00 543 526 A
B20 940 :: 278
NEG
They were checked and none of them were on the list. CALAME was advised by telephone.
PRB : klb (3)
Rel
164-81-385 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ML FILED 18 DECI 1071 FBI-SEATTLE
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-244612/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
SAC
BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
SAC RUSS CALAME called from Salt Lake City today.
He furnished the serial numbers of seven bills which he wanted checked through the ransom list. These bills are:
G52 908 479 A
I01 068 248 A HO1 525 937 E60 215 520 A I08 595 154 A H00 543. 526 A B20 940 278
They were checked and none of them were on the list. CALAME was advised by telephone.
PRB : klb (3)
164-81-385 SEARCHED _....... INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED VAR DEG10 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
54
DB Cooper-2447OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12-1-71
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11-24-71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
On 11-29-71.
, telephone was employed by
Seattle.
He advised that had some basic disagreements as to running the business.
advised that job and explained that
for the
industry in California.
He advised that had some basic disagreements as to running the business.
advised that job and explained that
for the
industry in California.
the believed that this job California
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on occasion and last saw him on advised that he has seen pictures of
which were displayed to SA
was unaware of where lived but advised that his stated that
telephone number was was approximately years old, under 6' tall, slender build, straight dark hair, swarthy complexion and appeared to be of descent. He stated that although bore a striking resemblance to the drawing of the hijacker, he felt that
for this type of affair.
On 11-29-71, a check of the telephone directories indicated that
was listed to a
Seattle, and a check of this 164-81-386 SPAPCMED INDEXLO
NOV 300 1071 FBI -SEATILE
5010-108
RBF : 1dk// (2) W
DB Cooper-2448 B
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll S
SUSP
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advised that
was somewhere in Southern California in
area as advised he was
advised that he still sees b7C b7D
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SE 164-81
address indicated box with the name
area as advised he was
advised that he still sees b7C b7D
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SE 164-81
address indicated box with the name
and mail
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On 11-29-71
(protect), advised that no one by the name of was currently drawing unemployment insurance from the State of Washington.
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DB Cooper-2449
2. OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 Í UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12-1-71
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FROM
:
SA
y
.
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11-24-71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: SUSPECT
On 11-29-71.
, telephone was employed by
advised that
Seattle.
He advised that had some basic disagreements as to running the business.
advised that job and explained that
for the
industry in California.
the believed that this job b6 California b7C b7D
was somewhere in Southern California in area as advised he was advised that he still sees
on occasion and last saw him on advised that he has seen pictures of
which were displayed to SA
was unaware of where
lived but advised that his stated that
telephone number
advised that he still sees
on occasion and last saw him on advised that he has seen pictures of
which were displayed to SA
was unaware of where
lived but advised that his stated that
telephone number was was approximately bore a years old, under 6' tall, slender build, straight dark hair, swarthy complexion and appeared to be of descent. He stated that although striking resemblance to the drawing of the hijacker, he felt that for this type of affair.
On 11-29-71, a check of the telephone directories indicated that
was listed to a
Seattle, and a check of this 164-81-386
RBF : 1ák !! (2) Catch
Ist^PORED INDEXES 1
NOV 30 1971 FBI-SCHILLE
5010-108
DB Cooper-2450
A
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll S
SUSP
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address indicated box with the name
and mail b6 b7C
On 11-29-71
(protect) , advised that no one by the was currently drawing unemployment
name of
insurance from the State of Washington.
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2
1
DB Cooper-2451
2. NRO11 LV PLAIN
515 PM URGENT 12-1-71 GEJ
TO
SEATTLE 164-91
FROM
LAS VEGAS 164-69
1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER
NRO11 LV PLAIN
515 PM URGENT 12-1-71 GEJ
TO
SEATTLE 164-91
FROM
LAS VEGAS 164-69
1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. SUSP
RE LAS VEGAS TEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST.
RE SUSPECT . -
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NEVADA, REVIEWED MEMBERSHIP. RECORDS THAT ORGANIZATION FOR INFORMATION REGARDING WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
VIEWED PHOTOGRAPH OF AND STATED UNKNOWN TO HIM.
b6 b7C WAS FURNISHED COMPOSITE OF UNSUB AND WILL DISPLAY TO OTHER MEMBERS OF HIS ORGANIZATION TONIGHT. WILL BE RECONTACTED DECEMBER TWO NEXT.
INVESTIGATION AT
NEGATIVE CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION INDICATES
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. END DC4 FBII SE CLR
164-81-387
SEARCHED .......____. INDEXED. SERIALIZED 12 FILED CF DEC 11 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
Manning 1/1
DB Cooper-2452
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b6 b7C NRØ11 LV PLAIN
515
PM URGENT 12-1-71 GEJ
TO
SEATTLE 164-81
FROM
LAS VEGAS 164-60
1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
515
PM URGENT 12-1-71 GEJ
TO
SEATTLE 164-81
FROM
LAS VEGAS 164-60
1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE LAS VEGAS TEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST.
RE SUSPECT -
NEVADA, REVIEWED MEMBERSHIP RECORDS THAT ORGANIZATION FOR INFORMATION REGARDING WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. b6 b7C
VIEWED PHOTOGRAPH OF AND STATED UNKNOWN TO HIM.
WAS FURNISHED COMPOSITE OF UNSUB AND WILL DISPLAY TO OTHER MEMBERS OF HIS ORGANIZATION TONIGHT. WILL BE RECONTACTED DECEMBER TWO NEXT.
INVESTIGATION AT NEGATIVE CONCERNING THE
INVESTIGATION INDICATES
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. END DCA
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FBII SE CLR
164-81-387
CERNCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED MR DEC ( 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
1 4
DB Cooper-2453To: SEATTLE
From: LOS ANGELES (164-499)
Time Transmitted:
Subject: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FILT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/4/21; CAN Transmit attached by Facsimile - Plointext Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Hap Newspaper clipping 20 Photograph Other
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Special
Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Hap Newspaper clipping 20 Photograph Other
b6 (6 min) (4 min)
b7C
Special hondling Instructions:

Approved:	(Do not tronsmit below this line) b6
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164-81-38
SEARCHAN SERIALIZED FILHO
DEC 11971
DB Cooper-2454
GAL- CEATT !!To: SEATTLE
Date: 12/1/71 From: LOS ANGELES (164-497)
Time Transmitted:
Subject: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FILT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/4/21; CAN Transmit attached by Facsimile - Plointoxt ! . Fingerprint Photo Fingerprint Record Nap Newspaper clipping Photograph Other (6 min) (4 min) b6 b7C
Special handling Instructions:
(Do not transmit below this lins)
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DB Cooper-2455
DEC 11971
-PER - SEATTLEOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/1/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R.
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/1/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
Sup
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3
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71,
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SEfile 164-81
BUfile 164-2111
SA C.R. STRANGER called from Los Angeles. He said that they had just put a photo of .== on the facsimile, a photo taken in He said they would follow this up this evening with an airtel setting out results of investigation along with a glossy photo.
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PRB : klb (3)
164-81-389 SEARCHED __....... INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC 0021 FBI-SEATTLE
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2456 12/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE SEfile 164-81 BUfile 164-2111
SA C.R. STRANGER called from Los Angeles. Ho said that they had just put a photo of on the facsimile, a photo taken in He said they would follow this up this
Ho said that they had just put a photo of on the facsimile, a photo taken in He said they would follow this up this evening with an airtel setting out results of investigation along with a glossy photo.
PRB: klb (3)
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SEARCHED.	INDEXED.
SERIALIZED	FILED M
DEC10 1971 FBI-SEATTLE /

DB Cooper-2457AR007 DN PLAIN
5:11 PM NITEL 12-1-71 JSG
TO: SEATTLE
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
3P
1 UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE.
ON DEC. ONE, INSTANT,
, SUGGESTED ONE b6 b7c b7D
AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED CASE.
ADVISED
KNOWS
THE WEST COAST AREA AND ALLEGEDLY AT ONE TIME WAS
ADVISED
AREAS DURING
EMPLOYED BY
WYOMING, DURING WHICH TIME
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-390
SEARCHED -.____ INDEXED CERIALIZED/ FILED DEC ( 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2458DN 164-98
PAGE TWO ADVISED THAT WYOMING, HE
WASHINGTON, AND
WASHINGTON.
____ INDEXED CERIALIZED/ FILED DEC ( 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2458DN 164-98
PAGE TWO ADVISED THAT WYOMING, HE
WASHINGTON, AND
WASHINGTON.
SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH DENVER. INTERVIEW OF
DETERMINED THAT
IS NATIVE OF
RESIDES AND
FORMERLY RESIDED
CREDIT APPLICATION BY LISTED CREDIT
REFERENCES
AND LISTED PRIOR EMPLOYMENT AS
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2459PAGE THREE
SHORTLY THEREAFTER. ADVISED THAT IN SEATTLE, WASH., HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CONTACTS WITH WASH., CONCERNING CONTACTED AT LAST, AND SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH
SEATTLE, TELEPHONE
WHO CAN FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING
NEITHER COULD FURNISH ADEQUATE
DESCRIPTION OF 
SEATTLE CONDUCT INVESTIGATION REGARDING AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. P. END PLS REPEAT FOURTH LINE LAST PAGE GARBLED CONTACTED AT WASH., ON APPROXIMATELY VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2460b6 b7C
NRØ07 DN PLAIN 5:11 PM NITEL 12-1-71 JSG
TO: SEATTLE
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
3P
SUSP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOV.
, ON APPROXIMATELY VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2460b6 b7C
NRØ07 DN PLAIN 5:11 PM NITEL 12-1-71 JSG
TO: SEATTLE
FROM :
DENVER (164-98)
3P
SUSP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND - SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE.
ON DEC. ONE, INSTANT,
SUGGESTED ONE
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AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED CASE.
ADVISED
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KNOWS THE WEST COAST AREA AND ALLEGEDLY AT ONE TIME WAS
WYOMING
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ADVISED
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AREAS DURING
EMPLOYED BY
WYOMING, DURING WHICH TIME
Eliminated
END PAGE ONE
FR Lead
164-81-390
DEARCHED_INDEX.D.L.K CERIALIZED LY FILED 2 DEC 01 1971 ERL SEATTLE
By
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DB Cooper-2461DN 164-98
PAGE TWO
ADVISED THAT WYOMING, HE
WASHINGTON, AND
WASHINGTON.
SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH
DENVER. INTERVIEW OF
DETERMINED THAT
IS NATIVE OF
RESIDES
AND
FORMERLY RESIDED
CREDIT APPLICATION BY
LISTED CREDIT
REFERENCES
AND LISTED PRIOR EMPLOYMENT AS
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2462 PAGE THREE ADVISED THAT
IN SEATTLE WASH., HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CONTACTS WITH WASH., CONCERNING THE
LAST, AND SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH
SHORTLY THEREAFTER.
, HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CONTACTS WITH WASH., CONCERNING THE
LAST, AND SUGGESTED CONTACT WITH
SHORTLY THEREAFTER.
SEATTLE, TELEPHONE
WHO CAN FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING
NEITHER DESCRIPTION OF
COULD FURNISH ADEQUATE b6
SEATTLE CONDUCT INVESTIGATION REGARDING AS POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. P. END
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PLS REPEAT FOURTH LINE LAST PAGE GARBLED b6 b7C
CONTACTED AT WASH., ON APPROXIMATELY VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2463b6 b7c
MR002 IP PLAIN 11:40AM URGENT 12/1/71 0JS

TO	SEATTLE
FROM	INDIANAPOLIS 164-62 2P

SUSP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING ; 00: SEATTLE
REMY TEL NOV. THIRTY LAST.
ON NOV. THIRTY LAST, , ADVISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO WHO
ADVISED
Z
WASHINGTON DURING
STATED
WHICH SHOWS
HE FURTHER
STATED THAT THE LETTER
AND THE 
END PAGE
THIRTY LAST, , ADVISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO WHO
ADVISED
Z
WASHINGTON DURING
STATED
WHICH SHOWS
HE FURTHER
STATED THAT THE LETTER
AND THE 
END PAGE ONE
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164-81-391
CEARCHED ... wwwwwwww INDEKEEL SERIALIZED.M.FILED 0 DEC (1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2464
A1
IP 164-62
PAGE TWO
DEPICTED ON THE ENVELOPE SENT TO RENO NEWSPAPER, VERY SIMILAR. ALSO STATED THAT
SEATTLE AT WILL ATTEMPT TO FURTHER IDENTIFY
END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2465FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
810
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
(Priority) SUSP
TO :
SAC, ST. LOUIS & SAC, SAN ANTONIO
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SE. BUFILE 164-2111.
RE:
SUSPECT
RE INDIANAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER ONE
INSTANT.
ON NOV. THIRTY LAST, ADVISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO
ADVISED
WHO.
THIRTY LAST, ADVISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND ENVELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO
ADVISED
WHO. b6 b7C b7D
WASHINGTON DURING
STATED
WHICH SHOWS
HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE LETTER
AND THE DEPICTED ON THE ENVELOPE SENT TO RENO,
NEWSPAPER, VERY SIMILAR. ALSO STATED THAT
164-81-392
JSD : k1b (1)
Approved:
Pam
Sent
Per brab
DB Cooper-2466
Special Agent in Charge
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PAGE TWO
AIR FORCE NO LONGER HAS PERSONNEL ASSIGNED AT
WASHINGTON.
LEADS : ST. LOUIS - WILL REVIEW DISCHARGED AIR FORCE PERSONNEL RECORDS FOR RECORD CONCERNING AND SUTEL RESULTS. SAN ANTONIO - AT RANDOLPH AFB, REVIEW RECORDS OF CURRENT AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND SUTEL RESULTS.
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DB Cooper-2467 NRØ13 SE PLAIN 2:40PM URGENT 12/1/71 VAB TO ST. LOUIS SAN ANTONIO
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, .NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SE BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SE BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE : - SUSPECT
PE INDIANAPOLIS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER ONE INSTANT.
ON NOV. THIRTY LAST, , AD- VISED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB ALONG WITH COPY OF LETTER AND EN- VELOPE APPEARING IN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER EXCELLENT LIKENESS TO
WHO
ADVISED
WASHING-
TON DURING
STATED
END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-2468
164-81- 392
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164-81
WHICH SHOWS
HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE LETTER AND THE DEPICTED ON THE ENVELOPE SENT TO RENO, NEWSPAPER, VERY SIMILAR.
ALSO STATED THAT
AIR FORCE NO LONGER HAS PERSONNEL ASSIGNED AT
WASHINGTON. :
LEADS :
ST. LOUIS - WILL REVIEW DISCHARGED AIR FORCE PERSONNEL RECORDS FOR RECORD CONCERNING AND SUTEL RESULTS.
SAN ANTONIO - AT RANDOLPH AFB, REVIEW RECORDS OF CURRENT AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AND SUTEL RESULTS. END
FBI SA DET CLR
DB Cooper-2469
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11/30/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
CE TAPES sub I

TO :	DIRECTOR	(164-2111)
FROM:	PORTLAND	(
Cooper-2469
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11/30/71
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
CE TAPES sub I

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

UNSUB, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
REBUTEL TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE.
FLIGHT OFFICIAL, PORTLAND, ADVISED THAT SEATTLE AIRPORT RADAR CONTROL TOWER HAS EXACT TAPE RECORDING OF SUBJECT FLIGHT WITH THE EXACT TIMES, AS SEATTLE TOWER WAS IN CONTROL OF THE FLIGHT OPERATION WHILE OVER PORTLAND AND SOUTH.
NO FURTHER INFORMATION OBTAINED BY PORTLAND REGARDING WHEN SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE EXITED AIRCRAFT.
SEATTLE ADVISES A TRANSCRIPT OF INSTANT RECORDING WILL SOON BE MADE AVAILABLE.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
1 - Portland (164-41) 1 - Seattle (164-81) (AM) JLM: 1am (2)
F
164.81-394
7
DB Cooper-2472OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/2/71
Sub.D
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA -
BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SIL-PARACHUTES
CE- EVIDENCE
FEXPENSES
An individual named Washington, telephoned on 12/1/71. He said that two parachutes to Northwest Airlines which they in turn, had placed on board and one of these, the back pack shute, had been recovered by our Las Vegas office when the plane landed in Reno. He said this chute had a "pioneer harness" of a type which was no longer made and
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new chutes
but this would not be the same. I told him that these chutes were being maintained as possible evidence at this point and I did not see how they could be returned to
write a letter. I told him when the letter was received we would discuss it with the USA and give him an answer.
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164-81-396
SEARCHED_INDEXER SERIALIZED MR FILED Vz DEC O VI FBI -- SEATTLE
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2477OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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PRB : klb (2)
164-81-396
SEARCHED_INDEXER SERIALIZED MR FILED Vz DEC O VI FBI -- SEATTLE
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2477OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/2/71
SUB L
FROM :
SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
RE: SKYDIVING CLUBS
Inquiry has determined that an International Skydiving Meet will be held December 4, 1971, at Abbottsford, B.C., Canada. A large number of parachutists from the western United States and Canada are expected to compete.
SA has been alerted and requested to make appropriate arrangements
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for the exhibiting of the artist's conception of the Unknown Subject.
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Insure wide distribution of artist's conception of Unsub at above mentioned skydiving meet. 25 copies of most recent conception enclosed.
CRS : bfr
(3)
:
5010-108
PER CALL 12/1/7/
164-81-397 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DR FILED DEC 2 1971
LA CC b6 b7C
Buy U.
CRS : bfr
(3)
:
5010-108
PER CALL 12/1/7/
164-81-397 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DR FILED DEC 2 1971
LA CC b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-247812/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) -
SUB L
SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
RE: SKYDIVING CLUBS
Inquiry has determined that an International Skydiving Meet will be held December 4, 1971, at Abbottsford, B. C., Canada. A large number of parachutists from the western United States and Canada are expected to compete.
SA has been alerted and requested to make appropriate arrangements for the exhibiting of the artist's conception of the Unknown Subject.
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Insure wide distribution of artist's conception of Unsub at above mentioned skydiving meet. 25 copies of most recent conception enclosed.
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CRS:bfr (3)
164-81-397 SEARCHED INDEXOP. SERIALIZED DA FILED VIZ DECO2 1971 FBI-SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-2479ce chutes ee sky Dive- L.
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CRS:bfr (3)
164-81-397 SEARCHED INDEXOP. SERIALIZED DA FILED VIZ DECO2 1971 FBI-SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-2479ce chutes ee sky Dive- L.
NR OP 4 LA PLAIN 122PM UPGENT 12 -?- 71 LLS TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO FPOM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
X-
b6 b7C b7D UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST OPIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE
RF : (SUB A) b7D RE LOS ANGELES TELCALL TO SEATTLE AND SEATTLE TELCALL TO LOS ANGELES, TWELVE TWO INSTANT.
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DESCRIBED TALKING TO SUBJECT
FITTING DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER DURING
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DB Cooper-2480 b6 b7C b7D
LA 164-497 SUB A
PAGE TWO
STATED SUBJECT CLOSELY RESEMBLES ARTISTS CONCEPTION AND
ELSINORE JUMP CENTER IDENTIFIED AS QUOTE ELSINORE PARICENTER, INC. END QUOTE. FACH PERSON MAKING FIRST JUMP AT THAT LOCATION, REGARDLESS OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE, MUST FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM BEARING NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, DOB, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT.
FACH PERSON MAKING FIRST JUMP AT THAT LOCATION, REGARDLESS OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE, MUST FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM BEARING NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, DOB, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT. CARD REFERPED TO ON SUBSEQUENT JUMPS IF PERSON NOT LICENSED WITH UNITED STATES PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION PAREN USPA END PAREN, PO BOX ONE ZERO NINE, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. USPA LOCATED CANARY ROW, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. PHOTO OF LICENSEE REQUIRED BEFORE USPA ISSUES LICENSE.
ELSINORE JUMP CENTER RECORDS GO BACK TO ONE NINE FIVE SEVEN. ESTIMATED TEN THOUSAND PLUS CARDS ON FILE AT THAT CENTER. USPA WILL HAVE RECORDS RE LOCATIONS OF ALL JUMP CENTERS IN U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO SHOULD ESTABLISH LIAISON WITH USPA IN MONTEREY, DETERMINE IF PHOTOS OF LICENSED MEMBERS MAINTAINED IN FILE. ADVISE LOS ANGELES LOCATIONS OF ALL JUMP CENTERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
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DB Cooper-2481LA 164-497 SUB A PAGE THPEE
LOS ANGELES WILL REVIEW PEGISTPATION CARDS AT ELSINORE PARICENTER INC. AND PHOTOGRAPH CARDS OF PERSONS FITTING DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT NOT KNOWN TO JUMP CENTER, AND IF FEASIBLE, FORWARD TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR COMPARISON WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF LICENSED JUMPERS.
AND PHOTOGRAPH CARDS OF PERSONS FITTING DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT NOT KNOWN TO JUMP CENTER, AND IF FEASIBLE, FORWARD TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR COMPARISON WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF LICENSED JUMPERS. END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2482Sul : Sky DIVING L.
MR. 703 PD PLAIN 12:53 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJO TO : LAS VEGAS (164-62) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPEP, HIJACKING, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE, BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
FOP. INFORMATION OF LAS VEGAS, ON DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYONE,
ADVISED PORTLAND OFFICE HE LIVED, UNTIL APPROXIMATELY
AGO, IN
NEVADA. STATED THERE IS A
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SKYDIVING CLUB ON OR CLOSE TO AIRPORT POAD, WHICH HAS SEVERAL MIDDLE AGED MEN AS MEMBERS. ONE OF THESE MEN, IDENTITY NOT KNOWN TO RESEMBLES DESCRIPTION AND COMPOSITE APTIST'S
CONCEPTION THIS CASE.
FURTHER OBSERVED AREA SURROUNDING
WOULD BE IDEAL COUNTRY FOR NIGHT PARACHUTE JUMPING. LAS VEGAS HANDLE.
PENDING. END
JOERFBI SE C
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DB Cooper-2483 NR.003 BH PLAIN 7-22 PM NITEL 12-1-71 G XR
TO
DIRECTOR (146-2111)
SEATTLE
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM
BIRMINGHAM (164-35) (RUC)
Sub 8.
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA- HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
b6
RE BIRMINGHAM TELCAL TO SEATTLE THIS DATE.
ON THIS DATE
, CONFIDENTIALLY b7C
1 WHO HAS BEEN IN
b7D ADVISED AS FOLLOWS;
SHE IS
WITH SSAN
HE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN
WITHIN THE PAST SHE HAS NOT HEARD FROM b6 b7C b7D
LAST KNOWN
SHE HAS OBSERVED THE COMPOSIT PHOTO OF UNSUB IN NEWSPAPERS AND IS OF OPION HAS SIMILAR APPEARANCE, ALTHOUGH COMPOSIT PHOTO DOES NOT SHOW
WHICH HAS, AND HAIR END PAGE ONE
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LINE OF COMPOSIT PHOTO OF UNSUB IS HIGHER THAN THAT OF
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SHE BELIEVES HE IS FULLY CAPABLE OF b7C b7D
COMMITTTING INSTANT HIJACKING, ALTHOUGH SHE HAS NO SPECIFIC INFORMATIO
HE WAS INVOLVED IN HIJACK.
THAT OF
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b6
SHE BELIEVES HE IS FULLY CAPABLE OF b7C b7D
COMMITTTING INSTANT HIJACKING, ALTHOUGH SHE HAS NO SPECIFIC INFORMATIO
HE WAS INVOLVED IN HIJACK. SHE COULD FURNISH NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
,
IT APPEARS FROM REVIEW OF BIRMINGHAM FILES THAT
IS SUBJECT OF CLOSED
CASE, BUFILE
SF FILE
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00 NORFOLK, AND WAS LAST APPREHENDED ON
LAST, CONFINED IN
CAL.,
COUNTY SO NO.
IS DESCRIBED AS WM, BORN
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FIVE FT.
IN., ONE HUNDRED FORTY LBS., BROWN HAIR,
EYES, SCARS ON
TATTOO ON
NORFOLK, VA.
SAN FRANCISCO WILL OBTAIN PHOTO OF
COUNTY b6 b7c
SO , CAL., AND HAVE SAME DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES.
END
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BBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2485
" OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re :
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At approximately 9:00 PM, 12/1/71, I telephoned SAC MILNES in Washington, D.C. I told him that at approximately 5:00 PM on the evening of 12/1/71, COP GEORGE TIELSCH had called
I told him that at approximately 5:00 PM on the evening of 12/1/71, COP GEORGE TIELSCH had called Supervisor J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF because of the fact he had been unable to get in touch with the SAC or ASAC. He told SUTTHOFF that one of the detectives had some information from an informant that might be important in this case.
I sent SAS and STEELE over to the Police Department immediately and they subsequently advised me that TIELSCH had introduced them to and of the Seattle PD.
he would not identify who told
has an informant whom that the $200,000 b6 b7C b7D
was
and that the subject was He also told
1960s.
during the through inquiry, had decided that this was
in 1961. which was taken in
had obtained a photo of
was arrested for
He had retouched this photo to put dark glasses on the eyes and thought it had a striking resemblance to the hijacker. He told the Agents that were going to fly to Minneapolis at noon on 12/2/71, and show this photo to the crew members.
164-81-401
I told MR. MILNES that we were showing the photo to the Seattle witnesses on the night of 12/1/71, and he
164-81-401
I told MR. MILNES that we were showing the photo to the Seattle witnesses on the night of 12/1/71, and he instructed that we immediately get in touch with Portland, Little Rock, Philadelphia and Minneapolis and send facsimiles to those offices so that Seattle could be advised early on the morning of 12/2/71.
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Mr. MILNES also instructed that glossy copies be sent by courier to Philadelphia and Minneapolis. Arrange- ments were made for this and SA STEELE delivered the photos to the airport.
After showing the photo to the three Seattle witnesses: b6 not the subject.
and told him all three witnesses had said I again called SAC MILNES b7c was
At his instructions I prepared a teletype to the Bureau providing briefly, the facts in this situation.
DB Cooper-248712/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R.
said I again called SAC MILNES b7c was
At his instructions I prepared a teletype to the Bureau providing briefly, the facts in this situation.
DB Cooper-248712/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE Re :
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At approximately 9:00 PM, 12/1/71, I telephoncd SAC MILNES in Washington, D.C. I told him that at approximately 5:00 PM on the evening of 12/1/71, COP GEORGE TIELSCH had called Supervisor J. ROBERT SUTTHOFF because of the fact he had been unable to get in touch with the SAC or ASAC. He told SUTTHOFF that one of the detectives had some information from an informant that might be important in this case.
I sent SAS and STEELE over to the Police Department immediately and they subsequently advised mo that TIELSCH had introduced them to and of the Seattle PD. has an informant whom
he would not identify who told that the $200,000 b6 b7C b7D
was and that the subject was
He also told
during the
1960s. through inquiry, had decided that this was
in 1961. which was taken in
had obtained a photo of
was arrested for
He had retouched this photo to put dark
which was taken in
had obtained a photo of
was arrested for
He had retouched this photo to put dark glasses on the eyes and thought it had a striking resemblance to the hijacker. He told the Agents that were going to fly to Minneapolis at noon on 12/2/71, and show this photo to the crew members.
164-81-401
I told MR. MILNES that we were showing the photo to the Seattle witnesses on the night of 12/1/71, and he instructed that we immediately get in touch with Portland, Little Rock, Philadelphia and Minneapolis and send facsimiles to those offices so that Seattle could be advised early on the morning of 12/2/71.
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Mr. MILNES also instructed that glossy copics bo sent by courier to Philadelphia and Minneapolis. Arrange- monto were made for this and SA STELLE delivered the photos to the airport.
After showing the photo to the three Seattle witnesses: b6
and told him all three witnesses had said I again called SAC MILNES b7c was
not the subject.
After showing the photo to the three Seattle witnesses: b6
and told him all three witnesses had said I again called SAC MILNES b7c was
not the subject.
At his instructions I prepared a teletype to the Bureau providing briefly, the facts in this situation.
DB Cooper-2489OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/2/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
)
b6 b7C
On the evening of 12/1/71, I called COP GEORGE TIELSCH and told him we had learned of work in connection with suspect I inquired
b6 b7C
of TIELSCH whether there was some specific charge the Police Department had in mind or just what their jurisdiction was. TIELSCH said they had no jurisdiction, simply that an informant had furnished information to a police officer and he intended to turn it over to the FBI with the thought that the FBI could work with his officer if there was anything further to be developed.
had furnished information to a police officer and he intended to turn it over to the FBI with the thought that the FBI could work with his officer if there was anything further to be developed.
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DB Cooper-249012/2/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
On the evening of 12/1/71, I called COP GEORGE TIELSCHI and told him we had learned of work in connection with suspect I inquired
of TIELSCH whether there was some specific charge the Police Department had in mind or just what their jurisdiction was. TIELSCH said they had no jurisdiction, simply that an informant had furnished information to a police officer and he intended to turn it over to the FBI with the thought
TIELSCH said they had no jurisdiction, simply that an informant had furnished information to a police officer and he intended to turn it over to the FBI with the thought that the FBI could work with his officer if there was anything further to be developed.
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DB Cooper-2491OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM :
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
Soy
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
On the evening of 12/1/71, I telephoned SA in Philadelphia: SA TAYLOR ROBERTS at Little Rock at Minneapolis. b6 b7C
and SA
I told them that a facsimile photo of would be transmitted to their offices promptly and that a glossy copy would be sent to Philadelphia and Minneapolis by air courier the same night.
They were to show these pictures to
TAYLOR ROBERTS from Little Rock called back the same evening and said he had checked with Minneapolis and Stewardess has returned
They were to show these pictures to
TAYLOR ROBERTS from Little Rock called back the same evening and said he had checked with Minneapolis and Stewardess has returned to Minneapolis and they will show the photo to her as well as to
I told all of these people to telephone me before 9:00 AM, Seattle time, 12/2/71. PRB : klb (3) Rewe)
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DB Cooper-2492SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
and SA
On the evening of 12/1/71, I telephoned SA in Philadelphia: SA TAYLOR ROBERTS at Little Rock at Minneapolis. b6 b7C
I told them that a facsimile photo of would be transmitted to their offices promptly and that a glossy copy would be sent to Philadelphia and Minneapolis by air courier the same night.
They were to show these pictures to
TAYLOR ROBERTS from Little Rock called back the same evening and said he had checked with
They were to show these pictures to
TAYLOR ROBERTS from Little Rock called back the same evening and said he had checked with Minneapolis and Stewardess has returned to Minneapolis and they will show the photo to her as well as to 
I told all of these people to telephone me before 9:00 AM, Seattle time, 12/2/71. PRB: klb (3)
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7cOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
Amy
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKINGS; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
1
b6 b7C
SA called at 8:00 AM, 12/2/71.
In regard to witness a facsimile of the 2/71 photo of to would not say yes or no. He said it was a very good look-alike, particularly in the chin area. He said that him or identify him. would not either eliminate
b6 b7c
he showed
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164-81-404
He said that him or identify him. would not either eliminate
b6 b7c
he showed
b6
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DB Cooper-2494SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - IIIJACKINGS; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re :
SUSPECT -
SA called at 8:00 AM, 12/2/71. b7C
In regard to witness a facsimile of the 2/71 photo of
he showed
to would not say yes or no. He said it was a very good look-alike, particularly in the chin area. He said that him or identify him. would not either eliminate
PRB:klb (3)
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DB Cooper-2495OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
$
FROM
:
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT
-
b6 b7c
b6 b7c
SA of Minneapolis called at 8:30 AM, 12/2/71. He said that he showed a facsimile picture of along with some other pictures to Stewardesses and they evidenced no
recognition whatsoever. He then specifically called their attention to this particular picture and they said he definitely was not the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-2496SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: SUSPECT -
SA of Minneapolis called at 8:30 AM, 12/2/71. He said that he showed a facsimile picture of along with some other pictures to Stewardesses and they evidenced no recognition whatsoever. He then specifically called their attention to this particular picture and they said he definitely was not the hijacker.
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DB Cooper-2497OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/2/71
FROM :
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
Sub. RANSON Sub. M.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
Pub -Sub.C
Re: PUBLICITY
The list of the ransom money should be distributed, in addition to the regular mailing list, to the following:
.. All law enforcement agencies ;
2. Liquor stores;
3. Hotels
4. Motels
5. Savings & Loan Associations, if not already included in the mailing to the banks;
CEF : klb The original circularization on 12/1/71, of some 960 (3) copies of the ransom bills which were sent to all banks and branches were prepared from the Wn. Bankers Association list.
Kew tre pet for H//intel
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DB Cooper-2498AR206 WA PLAIN 149 AM 327 PM 12-1-71 UPGENT DXD TO DIRECTOR.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2498AR206 WA PLAIN 149 AM 327 PM 12-1-71 UPGENT DXD TO DIRECTOR. AND SEATTLE (164-81) SEATTLE VIA WDC FROM HONOLULU (164-85) (P)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND, OREGON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA-HIJACKING 00 SE
REHNTEL TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND CI TEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER ONE LAST.
FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED DECEMBER ONE LAST:
NO RECORD CREDIT BUREAU OF HAWAII FOR
OR
NO ARREST RECORD FOR
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HONOLULU PD. HPD RECORDS DISCLOSE
COMPLAINANT RE
TWO SEPARATE BREAK IN ATTEMPTS
HONOLULU IN SEPT.
VAGUELY RECALLS
NO OTHER DETAILS.
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STATED BUILDING TRANSIENT TYPE AND NO ONE ELSE WOULD REMEMBER
RECOPOS
OF
REFLECT
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LEAVING
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DB Cooper-2499
LE &
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FORWARDING ADDRESS CAPE OF
N. Y. MAILING ADDRESS IN FILE DURING
WAS CARE OF
HAWAII DRIVERS LICENSE RECORDS CONTAIN NO CURRENT LICENSE
FOR
MENTIONED ABOVE; RECORDS RE HAWAII LICENSE DESTROYED.
MAILING ADDRESS IN FILE DURING
WAS CARE OF
HAWAII DRIVERS LICENSE RECORDS CONTAIN NO CURRENT LICENSE
FOR
MENTIONED ABOVE; RECORDS RE HAWAII LICENSE DESTROYED.
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FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOWS. ARMED AND DANGEROUS
END
DCA FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-2500AR006 WA PLAIN 149 AM 827 PM 12-1-71 URGENT DXD TO DIRECTOR AND SEATTLE (164-81) SEATTLE VIA WDC FROM HONOLULU (164-35) (P)
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND, OREGON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. .. CAA-HIJACKING 00 SE
REHNTEL TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND CI TEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER ONE LAST.
FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION . CONDUCTED DECEMBER ONE LAST:
AD RECORD CREDIT BUREAU OF HAWAII FOR
OR
NO ARREST RECORD FOR
b6 b7C
HONOLULU PD. HPD RECORDS DISCLOSE
COMPLAINANT RE
TWO SEPARATE BREAK IN ATTEMPTS
HONOLULU IN
VAGUELY RECALLS b6 b7C
NO OTHER DETAILS.
STATED BUILDING TRANSIENT" TYPE AND NO ONE ELSE WOULD REMEMBER
RECORDS
OF
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LEAVING
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FORWARDING ADDRESS CARE OF
N.Y. MAILING ADDRESS IN FILE DURING
WAS
CARE OF
HAWAII DRIVERS LICENSE RECORDS CONTAIN NO CURRENT LICENSE MENTIONED ABOVE; RECORDS RE HAWAII LICENSE DESTROYED.
FOR
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOWS.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
END
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Suzy
NP 013 SF PLAIN
10:20PM NITEL 12/1/71 CRH

TO:	DIRECTOR
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST, CAA - AIR PIRACY.
RE SAN FRANCISCO NITEL, NOVEMBER TWENTY SEVEN LAST. LISTS REFERRED TO IN REFERENCED NITEL WERF DELAYED IN PREPARATION. PRESENTLY BEING XEROXED IN SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE AND WILL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE BUREAU AND SEATTLE DECEMBER TWO NEXT, AMSD. END HOLD
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE
164-81
P
DATE:
11-30-71
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FROM
: SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB:
NW AIRLINES, FLIGHT 305
Portland to Seattle
11-24-71
CAA-HiJacking; Extortion
On 11-29-74
telephoned he wanted to see an agent &b out instant case. Upon arrival he stated after seeing the UNSUB's sketch on TV and in the Seattle PI newspaper thought it was a strong resemblance of
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and that he had said he had
stating that he had been further that he reportedly
and that he recalled at one time and
He pointed out the general description of in this matter. He said that hadthe Seattle, Washington but he did not recall which
fitted that of the UNSUB b6
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LEAD AT Seattle and
Washington
Will attempt to ascertain the identity of and develop back ground information in order to evaluate if he is identical to the UNSUB.
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.
ascertain the identity of and develop back ground information in order to evaluate if he is identical to the UNSUB.
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DB Cooper-2504
(
advice if Seattle lead necessary
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in the community. He5010-108
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1052 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE
164-81
P
DATE:
11-30-71
FROM
: SA
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Sup
SUBJECT:
UNSUB:
NW AIRLINES, FLIGHT 305
Portland to Seattle
11-24-71
CAA-HiJacking; Extortion
On 11-29-71
telephoned he wanted to see an agent & out instant case. Upon arrival he stated after seeing the UNSUB's sketch on TV and in the Seattle PI newspaper thought it was a strong resemblance of
H e stated had been in the Tacoma area recently Washington Ho
and that he had said he had stating that he had
in. the community ..
and that he recalled at one time and
further that he reportedly
He pointed out the general description of in this matter. He said that hadthe H Seattle, Washington but he did not recall which
fitted that of the UNSUB
LEAD AT Seattle and
Washington
Will
He said that hadthe H Seattle, Washington but he did not recall which
fitted that of the UNSUB
LEAD AT Seattle and
Washington
Will attempt to ascertain the identity of and develop back ground information in order to evaluate if he is identical to the UNSUB.
2 cc SE rad
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SEARGUED SERIALIZER MARLEY DEC 13071
Lead
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Gry
advice if Lento. Лам печенному
DB Cooper-2505
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FPOM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE PORTLAND TO SEATTLE TWENTYFOUR NOVEMBER SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION; 00 : SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST, ADVISED THAT b6
POPTLAND, KNOWS A
PREVIOUSLY
SEATTLE, AS
ADVISED
BELONGED TO
APOUND TO
IS A AND CRAZY ENOUGH TO
PULL HIJACKING.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET,
ONE SIX FIVE TO ONE SEVEM ZERO POUNDS, HOMETOWN
WASHINGTON.
SEATTLE DETERMINE IF
IS IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
END
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INDEXED SERIALIZED
DEC V1 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
Beattie PM8
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DB Cooper-2506NR 016 PD PLAIN 11:42 PM URGENT 12-1-71 AJW TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE PORTLAND TO SEATTLE TWENTYFOUR NOVEMBER SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST, ADVISED THAT
PORTLAND, KNOWS A b7C b7D
PREVIOUSLY
SEATTLE, AS
ADVISED
BELONGED TO
AROUND TO
IS A
AND CRAZY ENOUGH TO
PULL HIJACKING.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, ONE SIX FIVE TO ONE SEVEN ZERO POUNDS, HOMETOWN WASHINGTON . SEATTLE DETERMINE IF END
IS IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
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DB Cooper-2507|NRØ21 LS CODED
12/1/71WTB 836PM URGENT
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE
FROM LOUISVILLE (164-71
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST; CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION.
12/1/71WTB 836PM URGENT
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE
FROM LOUISVILLE (164-71
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST; CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
ON DECEMBER ONE, INSTANT,
(PROTECTPER REQUEST)
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, ADVISED AFTER VIEWING AN ARTIST CONCEPTION OF HIJACK b7C b7D SUBJECT, SHE BELIEVES SUBJECT BEARS A STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO 2 
1 WHO RESIDES IN SANTA MONICA
9
/ STATED
CALIFORNIA.
IS
SHE STATED HE WAS
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SHE ADVISED HE IS WHITE MALE,
APPROXIMATELY 
YEARS OF AGE, FIVE FEET ELEVE INCHES, ONE FIFTY 1
DASH ONE SIXTYFIVE LBS., SLENDER BUILD ,
HAIR, WORH IN
ADVISED SHE HAS NOT SEEN YEARS, b6
HAS NO CURRENT ADDRESS FOR HIM OTHER THAN SANTA MONICA, AND DOES
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NOT KNOW WHETHER OR NOT
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LOS ANGELES AT SANTA MONICA, CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND SEE IF HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
DCA FBI SE CLR
$
DB Cooper-2509FD-36 (Re .. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/29/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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FROM: SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) (P)
16 RE : UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, L PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: Seattle)
Sug
P.M. of 11/27/71,
telephonically contacted Salt Lake City Divi- sion and stated he had just viewed a composite drawing of Unknown Subject in captioned matter. stated the composite appears to be very similar to one (phonetic).]
described
as follows :
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality American Age Height 5 feet 10 inches Weight 170 to 175 pounds
Hair Marital status Remarks Residence
Wears glasses 2- Seattle 2 - San Francisco 2 - Salt Lake City
1604-81-412
SET DE FILED 1. 0 1 1971
RWH : mhe (6)
Approved:
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-2510
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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SU 164-24
at Universal Airlines' main office, Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California, telephone 415-635-1200.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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SU 164-24
at Universal Airlines' main office, Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California, telephone 415-635-1200.
San Fransisco at Oakland, California, contant Universal Airlines, Oakland International Airport, and exhibit composite photograph of Unknown Subject to Universal personnel in an effort to determine if actually resembles Unknown Subject. Will advise Salt Lake City Division of outcome.
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Seattle Division will furnish Salt Lake City Division. with composite photographs of Unknown Subject for possible future assistance.
Salt Lake City Division at Ogden, Utah, will, if neces- sary, upon receipt of above composite photographs, contact
- 2 -
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DB Cooper-2511NR. 012 SF PLAIN
10:21PM NITEL 12/1/71 CRH
TO: SACRAMENTO
SEATTLE
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
2.1-
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST, CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING.
· RE SF TELEPHONE CALL TO SACRAMENTO THIS DATE.
PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADVISED
THAT APPEARED AT THE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPART- MENT TO PAY A
PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADVISED
THAT APPEARED AT THE PLEASANTON POLICE DEPART- MENT TO PAY A TRAFFIC TICKET THIS DATE. THE GIRLS HAVING SEEN A COMPOSITE OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT WERE OF THE OPINION THAT b6 b7C
THIS INDIVIDUAL'S APPEARANCE WAS SIMILAR. THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING A NEW ORANGE COLORED JEEP, WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE HE STATED THAT HE HAD PURCHASED THE
JEEP IN NEVADA ON
LAST. CHECKED WITH DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AT SACRAMENTO ON THIS LICENSE AND FOUND THAT IT HAD BEEN REGISTERED ON
LAST AT LIVERMORE AND ON THE SUSPENSE RECEIPT HE HAD
SIGNED
POST OFFICE BOX
DESCRIBED THE END PAGE ONE
CALIF- ORNIA, WHICH IS IN
COUNTY.
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INDIVIDUAL AS FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, STOCKY, BALDING , DATE OF BIRTH- b6
AND HE APPEARED TO b7C BE VERY NERVOUS.
SACRAMENTO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT POST
OFFICE BOX
CALIFORNIA. SAN FRANCISCO ATTEMPTING LOCATE AND INTERVIEW AT PLEASANTON.
SACRAMENTO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT POST
OFFICE BOX
CALIFORNIA. SAN FRANCISCO ATTEMPTING LOCATE AND INTERVIEW AT PLEASANTON. END
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RECEIVED TWO TELS
DCA FBI SE CLP.
DB Cooper-2513 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12-2-71
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FROM
:
SA
Suap
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
RE: UNKNOWN SUSPECT, WASHINGTON LICENSE
At 11:50 AM, today, I received an anonymous tele- phone call from a person who described himself as but declined to give any further information concerning himself.
This caller advised that he had just sen a person who very much resembled the pictures of the hijacker which. had appeared in the local newspapers. This individual was seen in a Mayfair Supermarket at 127 th and Ambaum. The caller noticed that the UNSUB seemed to be pressing a mustache on to his face. It was not know whether the mustache was artie- ficial or whether the person may have been irritated by a sore in the vicinity of his
It was not know whether the mustache was artie- ficial or whether the person may have been irritated by a sore in the vicinity of his mustache. The caller observed the UNSUB leave the supermarket and get into a creme colored VW license and drive north on Ambaum until the caller lost the UNSUB.
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The caller stated that he saw the UNSUB at approximately 11: 30 AM and described the UNSUB as 6'1" with dark brown hair possibly having pock marks on the back of his neck. The called was unable to furnish any further identifying information exeept that the license plate holder had a name something like Autos.
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A DMV check on license hicle is a 1971 VW registered to Seattle, with the owner being the Washington.
indicates that this ve-
BUE BME : 1dk (26
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#8164-81-414
INDLXLJ.
9
DEC 3 1071
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2514
5010-108 C8. UMVERDAT . WAFDI SEOO . LIC
.2 .5. 1203. @AFBISEOO. LIC
71, VOLKS,SD/
SEATTLE EA *
BRP O BOX
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DEC 21971 FOI .
LIC
71, VOLKS,SD/
SEATTLE EA *
BRP O BOX
**
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SEARCHED LA INDEXED
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DB Cooper-2515Sul L.
AP $18 PD PLAIN 11:45 PM NITEL 12-1-71 AJW
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR DASH TWO ONE ONE ONE.
REURTEL. NOVEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE. PORTLAND COVERED ADJACENT AREA OF AURORA AIRPORT, AURORA, OREGON, AND DONALD, OREGON, WHERE SKY-DIVING ACTIVITY CONDUCTED. DURING AIR SEARCHES PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO SEATTLE. PERSONAL CONTACT MADE AT BOTH PLACES WPTH PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH SKY-DIVING OPERATIONS, WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THIS AREA LOCATED WITHIN MARION COUNTY, AND MARION COUNTY SO PERSONNEL ALERTED CONCERNING THIS INVESTIGATION.
END
By
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DB Cooper-2516SUB- L
NR. 90% PD PLAIN
11:47 PM NITEL 12-1-71 AJY
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
1P
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHTHTHPEE ZERO FIVE,
90% PD PLAIN
11:47 PM NITEL 12-1-71 AJY
TO: SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
1P
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHTHTHPEE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
PE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PORTLAND NOVEMBER THIPTY , SEVENTYONE. ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB DISPLAYED TO
4X
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IS UNFAMILIAR TO HIM.
7 HAS RECORDS OF ALL FORMER STUDENTS OF NORTHWEST NATIONAL AVIATION, INC. AND REVIEWED SAME WITH NEGA- TIVE RESULTS. END
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DB Cooper-2517NR 15 SD PLAIN 3:11AM (SENT 12-2-71)PM 12-1-71 NITEL LLC TO SAN FRANCISCO (164-227) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SAN DIEGO (164-91)
1.1-
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Ce-sky DO Sul
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
1-
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Ce-sky DO Sul
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA DASH HIJACKING AND EXTORTION.
ADVISED ARTIST'S
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB RESEMBLES
(PHONETIC).
THE LOS ANGELES AREA,
DOES NOT
KNOW CUPRENT RESIDENCE OF
REPORTEDLY
SAN FRANCISCO AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. REVIEW MEMBERSHIP PECORDS, U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION, SIX FIVE ONE CANNERY ROW, TO DETERMINE RESIDENCE OF THEREAFTER SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEAD.
PENDING.
END SUD FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2518
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DEC 21971 FBI . SEATTLE 7 NR 017 SF PLAIN
10:28PM NITEL 12/1/71 CRH
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, ONE, NI NE SEVEN ONE, CAA - AIR PIRACY, 00: SEATTLE.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE, ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST,
TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED SAN FRANCISCO FBI AND
ADVISED
WHO RESEMBLES UNSUBS
COMPOSITE DRAWING WHICH ARREARED IN AREA NEWSPAPERS.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE, ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT LAST,
TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED SAN FRANCISCO FBI AND
ADVISED
WHO RESEMBLES UNSUBS
COMPOSITE DRAWING WHICH ARREARED IN AREA NEWSPAPERS.
ALSO ON NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST, SAN FRANCISCO FBI PFCEIVED
ANONYMOUS CALL ADVISING A WHO RESIDES IN APARTMENT AREA OF STREETS,
CALIFORNIA,
LNU WHO RESEMBLES UNSUB.
ON INSTANT DATE
ADVISED
SHE
WHO, TO HER, RESEMBLES
DRAWING OF UNSUB.
1
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-2519PAGE TWO
SF 164-220 
SHE FURNISHED PHOTO OF TAKEN IN AND SAID SHE HAS NOT SEEN HIM SINCE
INDICATED HAD BEEN
SHE BELIEVES HE WAS IN
TROUBLE
DESCRIBED AS WMA, FORTYTWO OR FORTYTHREE YEARS
OF AGE,
HAIR, COMPLEXION, TANS DEEPLY.
CALIFORNIA, AREA BUT NOW RESIDING
CALIFORNIA AREA, TELEPHONE
HAS BACKGROUND IN
AND WEARS GLASSES.
INQUIRY INSTANT DATE IN APARTMENT AREA MENTIONED ABOVE
DETERMINED
RESIDES
CONTACTED
AND ADVISED
CONTACTED AT ABOVE ADDRESS THIS DATE AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE IDENTICAL WITH COMPOSITE DRAWING END PAGE TWO
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!
MENTIONED ABOVE
DETERMINED
RESIDES
CONTACTED
AND ADVISED
CONTACTED AT ABOVE ADDRESS THIS DATE AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE IDENTICAL WITH COMPOSITE DRAWING END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2520PAGE THREE
SF 164-220
OF UNSUB.
30RN
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FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE EIGHT TWO POUNDS, GPAYING
BROWN HAIR, EYES. HAS NO CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE AND NO RECENT PHOTO.
HE ADVISED WAS IN ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, HAD
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TIME AND
HAS WORKED FOR YEARS.
PHOTO OF
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BEING SENT BY AIRTEL. SEATTLE DISPLAY PHOTO TO WITNESSES AND IF MORE RECENT PHOTO DESIRED, ADVISE SAN FRANCISCO RE ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION IN CALIFORNIA.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-2521 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/2/71
Transmit the following in 006
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SEATTLE. BUfile 164-2111.
REURTEL DECEMBER ONE INSTANT.
RE : SEATTLE DESIRES TO LIMIT NUMBER OF PHOTOS SHOWN TO WITNESSES IN EFFORT TO AVOID CONFUSING WITNESSES.
RE : SEATTLE DESIRES TO LIMIT NUMBER OF PHOTOS SHOWN TO WITNESSES IN EFFORT TO AVOID CONFUSING WITNESSES. THEREFORE SAN FRANCISCO AT CALIFORNIA IS REQUESTED TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF IN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE HIM. JSD : klb (1)
tu
.
164-81-419.
Approved:
7
Sent 120pm M Per
DB Cooper-2522
Special Agent in Charge
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AR 004 SF PLAIN
4:23 PM URGENT 12/1/71 MCC
TO SEATTLE (164-81) MIAMI HONOLULU (164-85) VIA WASH
LOS ANGELES NEW YORK
CINCINNATI (164-55)
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 2P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING.
RE OKLAHOMA CITY TELETYPE NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST, BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES EXCEPT SEATTLE, PORTLAND, AND LAS VEGAS, DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST, ENCLOSING ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
FOR INFORMATION MIAMI, HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A LOOK-ALIKE TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
AND TERRAIN COVERED BY FLIGHT. HE IS b6 b7C 
IS DESCRIBED AS FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE SIX TWO POUNDS, HAIR,
HE IS b6 b7C 
IS DESCRIBED AS FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE SIX TWO POUNDS, HAIR, EYES, DATE OF BIRTH
CALIFORNIA,
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-2523
14PAGE TWO
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, ADVISED THAT
TO RETURN TO
OAKLAND UNTIL
HE IS SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO 
TONIGHT, EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, WILL KNOW EXACT TIME OF ARRIVAL OF FLIGHT. CAN BE CONTACTED AT AREA CODE ALSO, ADVISED FLORIDA, TELEPHONE
AREA CODE
FURNISH SEATTLE. END MIAMI INTERVIEW
AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH TO
?
*
maybe
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-2524OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: XXXXXXXXWWWMARX
SAC, SEATTLE 164-81
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUP ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FL.305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
OC SE
DATE: 12-1-71
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SUSA
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At approximately 11:00pm, 11-30-71, an individual by the name of
appeared at the
305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
OC SE
DATE: 12-1-71
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SUSA
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At approximately 11:00pm, 11-30-71, an individual by the name of
appeared at the Yakima b6 b7C b7D Washington PD and advised that he had a photograph of an individual whom he believed hijacked the airplane and that he wished to speak to an FBI agent.
At 11;30 pm on 11-30-71 was contacted and produced a
photograph of an individual in
took and he identified the photo as being that of one
He stated that
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use to reside on b7C b7D
and that
resides there. He
stated that
was a
He
~ said that
+ regon , to
Washington, and was familier with that area. He stated that he believed
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FBI - SEATT !.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Planthat had recently been and further re- b6 lated that had not seen nor heard from him in about b7D 
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He said that the only description he could give of
was that he was a WMA, 6', brown hair, and years of age.
( A close examination and comparison of the photo furnished by and that of the artists drawing appears almost
( A close examination and comparison of the photo furnished by and that of the artists drawing appears almost identical) b6 b7C
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A teletype was dictated to the Portland Div, on 12-1-71 on this matter with leads to contact for further background information and photo-s) Attatched in the photo furnished by
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DB Cooper-2526 WIR 004 PD PLAIN 12:41 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJO
Suap b6 b7C TO: DIRECTOP
SEATTLE (164-81) LOS ANGELES FROM: POPTLAND (164-41) (P) 3P
Unsul at
/ Calf.
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THPFE ZEPO FIVE, PORTLAND TO) SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOPTION, 00 : SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M.,
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PEPORTED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
HE REMEMBERED SEEING A PERSON CLOSELY RESEMBLING THE UNSUB IN THIS CASE. HE RECALLED SEFING THIS PERSON APPROXIMATELY
CALIFORNIA, AIRCRAFT BUSINESS DISTRICT NEAP
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ADDRESS WAS
HE
BELIEVES THIS PERSON WAS
BUSINESS AND MENTIONED
END PAGE ONE
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ADDRESS WAS
HE
BELIEVES THIS PERSON WAS
BUSINESS AND MENTIONED
END PAGE ONE
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RECALLS THIS BECAUSE THIS PERSON EVIDENTLY WAS CONDUCTING BUSINESS. DESCRIBED THE PERSON AS FOLLOWS: WHITE, MALE, AMERICAN, FORTY TO FORTYFIVE YEARS OF AGE, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE POUNDS, SIX FEET TALL, THIN BUILD, DAPK HAIR PARTED ON LEFT SIDE, EXPENSIVE DRESSFP,
MOUTH, POSSIBLY SCAR
AUTOMOBILE NINETEEN SIXTYSIX OP.
NINETEEN SIXTYSEVEN DARK GRAY LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, FOUR-DOOP, BLACK VINYL TOP, CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATES.
BELIEVES HE LAST SAW THE UNSUR DURING
BETWEEN
CALIFORNIA,
AND
PECOMMENDS THAT A
WOULD BE A LOGICAL PERSON TO CONTACT BECAUSE KNOWLEDGE OF MOST INDIVIDUALS ANDCOMPANIES LOCATED IN THE AREA.
LAST SAW
AFTER
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2528PD 164-41
PAGE THREE
FOR MANY YEARS IN THE LOS ANGELES AT CALIFORNIA. WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT OF PEPSON DESCRIBED ABOVE.
TWO
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PAGE THREE
FOR MANY YEARS IN THE LOS ANGELES AT CALIFORNIA. WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT OF PEPSON DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FND
JJT FBI SE
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DB Cooper-2529ND 702 PD PLAIN 12:50 PM URGENT 12-2-71 LJO TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: POPTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
Sug
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST OPIENT AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZEPO FIVE, ETC., CAA-HIJACKING; EXTOPTION. 00: SEATTLE.
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OREGON POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECEIVED
INFORMATION FROM ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYO NE, b7D
THAT
OREGON, AND WHO RESEMBLES DESCRIPTION OF
ARTIST'S SKETCH. IS SIX FEET TWO INCHES, ONE SEVENTYNINE b6 b7C b7D
POUNDS, BALDING, AGE NEAR FIFTY, CURRENTLY WASHINGTON, APFA.
DURING THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY WEEKEND. PORTLAND WILL CONTACT END JJT FBI SE
B
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DID
DB Cooper-2530AR 001 PD PLAIN 12:49 PM UPGENT 12-2-71 LJO TO: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO SAC, SEATTLE (164-21) FPOM: . SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
Susp. Unsul Stranger in b6 Crowded cafe b7c
One.
/
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NW AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11-24-71, CAM - HIJACKING ; EXTOPTION.
/
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NW AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11-24-71, CAM - HIJACKING ; EXTOPTION. 00: SE. BUFILT 164-2111.
ON THIS DATE ADVISED THAT APPROXIMATELY DAYS AGO HE SAT WITH
STPANGEP IN CROWDED CAFE IN
STAIFS THIS MAN IS QUOTE
DEAD RINGER END QUOTE FOP PUBLISHED COMPOSITE CONCEPTION AND DESCRIPTION OF INSUB.
AND DURING b7D
LUNCHEON CONVERSATION STRANGER STATED HE IS NAVAL PESEPVE PERSONNEL OFFICER WHO HAD BEEN
NOT BE DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT FROM ABOVE INFORMATION. SAN
FRANCISCO AT NAVAL DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS ATTEMPT TO IDENTFY SUSPECT
AND RESOLVE. END JJT FRI SF
C
164-81-424
OZARCHED ........... INDEXED. SERIANZED MR FILED FBI · SEATTLE ng DEC (2 1971 PAS
DB Cooper-2531
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
11/30/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(Priority) b6 b7C
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UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
21
ReSCnitel to Seattle, 11/30/71.
or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(Priority) b6 b7C
w p FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
21
ReSCnitel to Seattle, 11/30/71.
IA Enclosed for Seattle and Portland is one copy each of California driver's License E
for
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2 Seattle (Enc. 1) (RM) 2 - Portland (Enc. 1) (RM) 1 - Sacramento ROS: epg (5) B
164-81-425
0 0 1971 FBI- & ATTIR
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-2532
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-1351
"
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
DATE: 12/1/71 b6 cc-Sarl b7C
5mg
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
( A fixed wing aircraft was utilized today, to cover Woodland in a northerly direction to Silver Lake and east to west 20 miles, making a total area of 800 square miles covered with negative results. It was found that this was extremely rough terrain and no sightings were made of any suspicious objects.
It was found that this was extremely rough terrain and no sightings were made of any suspicious objects. Further, the Confer Road in the Kalama, Washington area was covered by air with negative results.
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MANNING advisedtthat last night (12/1/71) at 1:30 AM, the Sheriff's Office called and said a hitchhiker who gave his address in Washington, said he had been picked up by a white, male, driving a red colored, late model foreign car, believed to be a Porshe. The address he gave them was non-existent.
The Sheriff's Office deputy in a high speed chase on I-5, caught the Porshe outside of Kalama. The car was
The hitchhiker claimed there was a sack of $20 bills on the floor of the car.
SA is going to see (12/1/71). At this time he is not available.
today
TJM : klb (3)
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Lead
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1ML FILED DEC 20 1017! FRI-SEATTLE
B
98
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-2534
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C 12/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA THOMAS J.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-2534
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C 12/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA THOMAS J.MANNING
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - IIIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
A fixed wing aircraft was utilized today, to cover Woodland in a northerly direction to Silver Lake and east to west 20 miles, making a total area of 800 square miles covered with negative results. It was found that this was extremely rough terrain and no sightings were made of any suspicious objects. Further, the Confer Road in the Kalama, Washington area was covered by air with negative results.
MANNING advisedtthat last night (12/1/71) at 1:30 AM, the Sheriff's Office called and said a hitchhiker who gave his address in Washington, said he had been picked up by a white, male, driving a red colored, late model foreign car, believed to be a Porshe. The address he gave them, was non-existent.
The Sheriff's Office deputy in a high speed chase on I-5, caught the Porche outside of Kalama.
The address he gave them, was non-existent.
The Sheriff's Office deputy in a high speed chase on I-5, caught the Porche outside of Kalama. The car was
The hitchhiker claimed there was a sack of $20 bills on the floor of the car.
SA is going to sce (12/1/71) . At this time he is not available.
today
TJM : k1b
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SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED MR FILED z
* FBI-SEATTLE 1
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DB Cooper-2535
F

NR @19	PX PLAIN
1036PM	12/1/71 NITEL	JDD

TO
DIRECTOR
KNOXVILLE
SEATTLE
FROM PHOENIX (164-100)
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAN - HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
RE KX TEL TO PHOENIX DECEMBER ONE INSTANT.
ON INSTANT DATE,
WAS INTERVIEWED.
ADVISED THAT SHE DID TALK TO A WHILE WORKING IN THE
TENN.,
CAFE,
STATED THAT SOMEHOW THE SUBJECT OF THE HIJACKING WAS BROUGHT UP DURING THE CONVERSATION AND SHE TOLD
THAT THE DESCRIPTION
OF THE HIJACKER FIT
ADVISED THAT SHE AND
HAD KNOWN
SHE STATED THAT THEY
HAD NOT SEEN
BUT SHE RECEIVED A TELE-
PHONE CALL SOMETIME DURING
164-81- 428
FNID
UP DURING THE CONVERSATION AND SHE TOLD
THAT THE DESCRIPTION
OF THE HIJACKER FIT
ADVISED THAT SHE AND
HAD KNOWN
SHE STATED THAT THEY
HAD NOT SEEN
BUT SHE RECEIVED A TELE-
PHONE CALL SOMETIME DURING
164-81- 428
FNID PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-25363
PAGE TWO
FUPTHEP STATED THAT SHE HAS NOT SEEN THE COMPOSITE b6 OF THE HIJACKER. SHE STATED THAT SHE BELIEVED b7c b7D
OFTEN SPOKE OF HOW
ADVISED THAT SHE WOULD
PHOTO OF 
RELATIVES. SHE STATED THAT SHE SHOULD HAVE NEXT. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WMA, AGE FORTYSEVEN-
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FORTYEIGHT, SIX FEET, ONE FIFTYFIVE, MEDIUM COMPLEXION, HAIR, b6 b7C b7D
RECEEDING HAIR LINE AND GREYING AT TEMPLES, TATTOO
PHOENIX AT 3 WILL RE-INTERVIEW b6
AND EXHIBIT COMPOSITE DRAWING OF HIJACKER. b7c b7D
WILL CONDUCT CREDIT AND CRIMINAL CHECK PE AND ATTEMPT TO UNCOVER FUPTHER INFO OF LEAD VALUE RE PENDING.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
DB Cooper-2537AD 015 PX PLAIN 1040PM 12/1/71 NITEL JDD
TO SEATTLE FROM PHOENIX (164-10₡)
Z
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING.
END
DB Cooper-2537AD 015 PX PLAIN 1040PM 12/1/71 NITEL JDD
TO SEATTLE FROM PHOENIX (164-10₡)
Z
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
1
b6
ADVISED THE PHOENIX OFFICE THAT ONE
FORMERL b7C b7D
RESIDED IN
AND THAT
CLOSELY RESEMBLED THE UNSUB OF THIS INVESTIGATION.
ACCORDING TO
WORKED FOR WAS GONE
b6
b7C b7D SEVERAL DAYS AT A TIME; AND
SHORTLY AFTER THE PLANE WAS HIJACKED.
INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT PHOENIX TO FURTHER IDENTIFY TO DETERMINE IF HE IS POSSIBLY IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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SEARCHED. INDEXED, SERIALIZED FILED m DEC (. 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 20
DB Cooper-2538 MR 017 OM PLAIN 9:27 PM CST 12-1-71 NITEL IJS TO ALBUQUERQUE 149-131 SEATTLE ST. LOUIS CINCINNATI FROM OMAHA 149-179 (RUC) 2P
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN JET, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: , SEATTLE.
RE ALBUQUERQUE TEL TO BUREAU ELEVEN THIRTH LAST. ON INSTANT DATE, SHERIFF RICHARD GROGG, UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CRESTON, IOWA ADVISED
IOWA AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND TO HIS KNOWLEDGE
HE ADVISED THAT
DIED WHILE HE WAS
SINCE REMARRIED.
ON INSTANT DATE, SHERIFF RICHARD GROGG, UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CRESTON, IOWA ADVISED
IOWA AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND TO HIS KNOWLEDGE
HE ADVISED THAT
DIED WHILE HE WAS
SINCE REMARRIED. HE STATED HIS
DIED
YEARS AGO AND
DID NOT ATTEND THE
GROENE ADVISED THAT
FUNERAL. SHERIFF G &1: 5,939 5-5 3 09(3-59798-423, 3
WAS IN TOWN
AGO AND THAT HE WAS 164-81-430
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-2539
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PAGE TWO
NEVADA BUT WAS
TO NEW YORK. HE STATED THAT HE HAD HEARD
WAS THAT HE WAS MOVING TO CALIFORNIA. CRESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CREDIT BUREAU RECORDS NEGATIVE RE NO CURRENT PHOTO AVAILABLE. END HOLD
DCA FBI SE
DB Cooper-2540Sub
Unsub -
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ARM11 NH PLAIN 11:32 PM URGENT 12-1-71 PRG
TO :
DIRECTOR, SEATTLE, AND LOS ANGELES
FROM:
NEW HAVEN (164-77)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
AT APPROXIMATELY FIVE FIFTEEN P.M. EST. DECEMBER ONE,
b6
INSTANT, SA
NEW HAVEN RECEIVED A LONG DISTANCE / b7c b7D
TELEPHONE CALL FROM ONE
SA
Z
FORMERLY KNEW
WHEN SA
ASSIGNED THERE AND
RESIDED THERE.
DECEMBER ONE,
b6
INSTANT, SA
NEW HAVEN RECEIVED A LONG DISTANCE / b7c b7D
TELEPHONE CALL FROM ONE
SA
Z
FORMERLY KNEW
WHEN SA
ASSIGNED THERE AND
RESIDED THERE.
STATED, WITHOUT FURTHER IDENTIFYING, HE KNEW A
WOMAN IN THE AREA WHO BELIEVED THE UNSUB MIGHT BE
HE WAS DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, b7C b7D
FORTYS' , SIX FEET ONE INCH, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTY POUNDS, SLIM BUILD, HAIR,
SEATTLE AREA, REPORTEDLY
SUBJECT OF SEVERAL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS IN LOS ANGELES AREA.
b6
END PAGE ONE
164-81- 432
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 13 FILED 1 DEC 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1211
DB Cooper-2542
3NH 164-77
PAGE TWO
ADVISED HIS HOME TELEPHONE IS
OFFICE
HE WILL BE AT HIS DECEMBER TWO, NEXT.
INTERVIEW
FOR FURTHER SPECIFICS
TO DETERMINE IF HE HAS POSITIVE INFORMATION.
END
DCA FBI SE CLR
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DB Cooper-2543b6 b7C
RØØ4 SU PLAIN
10:10PM
NITEL
12/1/71
LSB
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, PORTLAND SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) SAC, BUTTE
FROM SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) 3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
NITEL
12/1/71
LSB
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, PORTLAND SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) SAC, BUTTE
FROM SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) 3P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE.
ADVISED THIS DATE SHE OBSERVED ARTIST CONCEPTION PHOTOGRAPH WHICH APPEARED SALT LAKE CITY TRIBUNE ON NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST OF UNSUB AND ADVISED IN HER OPINION IT IS EXCELLENT LIKENESS OF
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SALT LAKE CITY,
APPROXIMATELY YEARS AGO. HE DID NOT
END PAGE ONE
164-81- 433
3
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mi 1900
DB Cooper-2544PAGE TWO
SU 164-24
SHE STATED LAST CONTACT WITH
AGO AND AT THAT TIME HE HAD BEEN
WHERE HE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN
AS A RESULT
ADVISED
SHE CAN NOT RECALL,
PESIDE IN
IDAHO, AND HE
IN SALT LAKE CITY.
SHE DESCRIBED AS W,M,A, AGE APPROXIMATELY FIVE FEET EIGHT, ONE HUNDRED FORTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR,
BUTTE AT
IDAHO. ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
SECURE PHOTOGRAPH IF AVAILABLE AND FURNISH TO
OFFICE OF ORIGIN SO IT MAY BE DISPLAYED TO WITNESS.
SALT LAKE CITY WILL LOCATE AND INTERVIEW IN AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO SUSPECT'S PRESENT WHEREABBUTS.
SALT LAKE CITY WILL LOCATE AND INTERVIEW IN AN EFFORT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS TO SUSPECT'S PRESENT WHEREABBUTS.
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2545,PAGE THPEE 1 SU 164-24
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED APMED AND DANGEROUS DUE TO NATURE OF CRIME AND THREAT OF EXPLOSIVES. END P
DCA FBI SE CLR
)
DB Cooper-2546THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF Olympia, Wash.
OFFICERIS REPORT
On 29 November 1971, at approximately 1350 hours, this officor was off duty oating at the VIP Restaurant in Nisqually with Officer Thurston County Sheriff's Depart- mont.
At that time, a well dressed man ontered the restaurant, sat down at the bar and speaking with a clear, doep and forceful voice stated, "Did anyone soo the hijacker today". The con- vorsation continued with two individuals, one on each side. Not much more of the conversation was heard; however, a few excerpts indicated the subject was talking about the methods usod by tho hi jackor.
This officer observed the subject loave the rostaurant with a companion, described as a WMA, yours of age, 5'8", 170 lbs.
This officer observed the subject loave the rostaurant with a companion, described as a WMA, yours of age, 5'8", 170 lbs., lt. brn hair with a DA haircut, wearing a blue cardigan sweater, sports shirt, and slacks. This subject was not observed prior to this time.
Both subjects loft the restaurant in a green, 1969 Chov, Wash- ington liconso Registored owner is a Washington.
The first suspect is described as a white, male, American, 5'11", 160 lbs., dark complected, dark hair, age between 33 and 37 years, facial features include a long faco, high chook bono, with long sidoburns.
164-81-434
DB Cooper-2547
Wick ifw
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At a lator timo, this officer observed a composite drawing of the proposed hijacker at Thurston County Sheriff's Dopartmont, Office Courthouse, Olympia, Washington. The individual soon at the VIP Restaurant most nearly resemblos the proposed hijacker as portrayed by the composito photo.
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Thurston County Sheriff's Dopartmont
/ds
DB Cooper-2548OPTIONAL FORM NO.
individual soon at the VIP Restaurant most nearly resemblos the proposed hijacker as portrayed by the composito photo.
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Thurston County Sheriff's Dopartmont
/ds
DB Cooper-2548OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
2
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
2
+
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SUSPi
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On December 1, 1971, Sheriff DON REDMOND, Olympia, Washington, made available the attached report from one of his deputies, which may be of interest in this case.
Lead
At
Washington
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is
Will determine if identical with suspect mentioned in attached report. If so., determine if identical with subject. (2)
mfs 7 photo
el
164-81-435
SEARCHED SERIALIZED /M3
INDEXED
FILED 9 DEC @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
b6 b7C
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-254912/1/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA ROBERT II. TICK
NORTINIEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On December 1, 1971, Sheriff DON REDMOND, Olympia, Washington, made available the attached report from one of his deputies, which may be of interest in
TICK
NORTINIEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On December 1, 1971, Sheriff DON REDMOND, Olympia, Washington, made available the attached report from one of his deputies, which may be of interest in this case.
Load
At Washington
is
Will determine if identical with suspect mentioned in attached report. If so, determine if identical with subject.
(2)
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DB Cooper-2550
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
2
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On December 1, 1971, Sheriff DON REDMOND, Olympia, Washington, made available the attached report from one of his deputies, which may be of interest in this case.
Lead
At
Washington
Will determine if
is identical with suspect mentioned in attached report. If so, determine if identical with subject.
(2)
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DB Cooper-2551
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SUSPi
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MR FILED DEC2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE5
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
(2)
mys & phat
DB Cooper-2551
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SUSPi
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b6 b7C
164-81-435
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED MR FILED DEC2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE5
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
DATE: 12/1/71
SUSP
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Unknown
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advised he
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has been
that he has behaving strangely. b6
refused to disclose
however,
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in his conversation.
Atthe time of above complaint, the writer had no description of subject. however, it may be well to determine through if there is
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and fits description of subject.
b7D
Lead
At Fort Lewis, Washington
Will contact CID and determine through them if there is and if so, does b6
he fit the description of the subject of this case.
b7C
(2)
Jabu -
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FBI - SEATTLE
5010-109
$
1 ed
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2552
Pa
he suspected the above offense. He said
advised that as capable of committingSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/1/71
SA ROBERT H.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2552
Pa
he suspected the above offense. He said
advised that as capable of committingSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/1/71
SA ROBERT H. WICK
NORTHTEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
advised he
he suspected the above offence. He said
advised that as capable of committing has been
that he has behaving strangely.
refused to disclose
however,
in his conversation.
Atthe time of above complaint, the writer had no description of subject. however. it may be well to determine Through if there is
and fits description of subject.
Lead
At Fort Lewis, Washington
Will contact CID and determine through them if there is and if so, docs b6 he fit the description of the subject of this case. b7C (2)
164-81-436
$15
DB Cooper-2553
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7c b7D+
¢ OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
4
TO
: SAS, SEATTLE 164-81
DATE: 12-1-71
b6 b7c
SUSP
b6 b7c
Cn 11-30-71 while the writter was conducting other business, at the Kittitas County SO, Ellensburg, Washington, a photo of b6 b7c
was obtained as a possible suspect in this matter.
6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
4
TO
: SAS, SEATTLE 164-81
DATE: 12-1-71
b6 b7c
SUSP
b6 b7c
Cn 11-30-71 while the writter was conducting other business, at the Kittitas County SO, Ellensburg, Washington, a photo of b6 b7c
was obtained as a possible suspect in this matter. It was
learned that is presently a fugitive from the Kittitas County So
is dexcribed as a WIA 2
61,2001bs
brown, FPI and his occupation was listed as
According to local official would be capable of anything.
is a
who
on one occassion in
b6 b7c
obtained a
Fur Further coincidence is that aboit two months
230
the Kittatas CO SO and
whose name is
the Kittitas County 00.
Attatched is a photo of which bears a strong resemblance b6 b7c
to the composite drawing also attatched is a copy of 22
rap sheet, 164-81-437
2-164-81
/A
SERIALIZED DLC 2 1971
5010-108
RLM/
DB Cooper-2554
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings
b6 b7C
FROM :
31
SUBJECT: UNSUD ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FL. 308 11-24-71 CAJA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION 00 SE ,
,
S
-
·
DB Cooper-2555
b6 b7CWMA DOB 6' - 200 M/S
b6
b7C
Brown FBI#
Occupat E
DB Cooper-2556OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
308 11-24-71 CAJA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION 00 SE ,
,
S
-
·
DB Cooper-2555
b6 b7CWMA DOB 6' - 200 M/S
b6
b7C
Brown FBI#
Occupat E
DB Cooper-2556OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAR, SEATTLE 164-81
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FL. 305
11-24-71
CAA-HIJACKING;EXTORTION
00 SE
DATE: 12-1-71
b6 b7C
On 11-30-71 while the writter was conducting other business at the Kittitas County SO, Ellensburg, Washington, a photo of b6 b7C
was obtained as a possible suspect in this matter. It was
learned that is presently a fugitive from the Kittitas County So
is dexcribed as a WMA,
6',2001bs
brown, FBI and his occupation was listed as
According to local official
is a
who
would be capable of anything.
b6 b7c
on one occassion in
obtained a
Fur further coincidence is that aboit two months
ago
the Kittatas CO SO and
whose
name is
the Kittitas County SO.
Attatched is a photo of which bears a strong resemblance b6 b7C
to the composite drawing also attatched is a copy of
rap sheet.
5010-108
2-164,81
RLM/
164-81- 437
USC 2 1971
Buy U.
Attatched is a photo of which bears a strong resemblance b6 b7C
to the composite drawing also attatched is a copy of
rap sheet.
5010-108
2-164,81
RLM/
164-81- 437
USC 2 1971
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
140
DB Cooper-2559 b6 b7C
58 ;. NR003 MP PLAIN
1020 MP URGENT 11-30-71 MPC
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
See IT andere W/ The Ce. ARTISTIS SIMOTER-
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
INSTANT DATE PHOTOGRAPHS AND FACIMILES OF NINE MALES INCLUDING A PHOTOGRAPH OF AND. FACIMILES OF
WERE DISPLAYED TO
STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT.
ADVISED NONE OF THE
b6 b7C DISPLAYED PICTURES RESEMBLED THE HIJACKER. SHE ADVISED
FACE TOO FULL AND HE WAS TO YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING.
SHE ADVISED
WAS TOO YOUNG LOOKING AND ALSO TOO GOOD LOOKING.
ALSO A STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT VIEWED A DISPLAY OF PHOTOS AND FACIMILES INCLUDING A FACIMILE OF
b6 b7C
ADVISED NONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS RESEMBLED
WAS YOUNGER LOOKING
THE HIJACKER.
ALSO A STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT VIEWED A DISPLAY OF PHOTOS AND FACIMILES INCLUDING A FACIMILE OF
b6 b7C
ADVISED NONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS RESEMBLED
WAS YOUNGER LOOKING
THE HIJACKER. SHE ADVISED THAT AND WAS A MORE HANDSOME MAN THAN THE HIJACKER. BOTH END PAGE ONE
SUB
$
164-81- 438
SEARCHED ..______ INDEXED. SERIALIZED 10K FILED NOV 30 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-2560 PAGE TWO b6 b7C
AND
DESCRIBED THE HIJACKER AS LOOKING HOMELY
ALSO SHOWN ARTIST SKETCH BUR
ONE SIX FOUR DASH TWO ONE ONE ONE, DATE ELEVEN THIRTY, SEVENTYONE . b6 b7C
REMARKS WERE: ON A SCALE OF FAIR, GOOD, VERY GOOD, EXCELLENT-
b6 b7C
A FAIR RESEMBLANCE; CHIN SHOULD NOT BE SO SQUARED OFF ; UPPER LIPS TOO THICK, LOWER LIP NEEDS SHAVING DOWN; LINES ON EITHER SIDE OF NOSE ARE TOO PRONOUNCED; UPPER HEAD GOOD. REMARKS WERE: LIKES DRAWING VERY MUCH, WOULD CLASSIFY AS GOOD; CHIN SHOULD BE MORE POINTED, MOUTH AND LIPS OK, TOP LINE ABOVE EYES SHOULD NOT BE SO PRONOUNCED, UPPER HEAD GOOD. END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-256158 ;. NR003 MP PLAIN
1020 MP URGENT 11-30-71 MPC
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
NR003 MP PLAIN
1020 MP URGENT 11-30-71 MPC
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE,
INSTANT DATE PHOTOGRAPHS AND FACIMILES OF NINE MALES INCLUDING
A PHOTOGRAPH OF
AND FACIMILES OF
WERE DISPLAYED TO
STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT.
ADVISED NONE OF THE
b6 b7C
DISPLAYED PICTURES RESEMBLED THE HIJACKER. SHE ADVISED
FACE TOO FULL AND HE WAS TO YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING.
SHE ADVISED
WAS TOO YOUNG LOOKING AND ALSO TOO GOOD LOOKING .
ALSO A STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED FLIGHT VIEWED A DISPLAY OF PHOTOS AND FACIMILES INCLUDING A FACIMILE OF ADVISED NONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS RESEMBLED
b6 b7C
THE HIJACKER. SHE ADVISED THAT AND WAS A MORE HANDSOME MAN THAN THE HIJACKER. BOTH END PAGE ONE
WAS YOUNGER LOOKING
SUB: Looks HOMELY.
164-81-438
SEARCHED ....... INDEXED. SERIALIZED DIZ FILETO MA NOV 20 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-2562 PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
AND
DESCRIBED THE HIJACKER AS LOOKING HOMELY.
SERIALIZED DIZ FILETO MA NOV 20 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-2562 PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
AND
DESCRIBED THE HIJACKER AS LOOKING HOMELY.
ALSO SHOWN ARTIST SKETCH BUR b6 b7C
ONE SIX FOUR DASH TWO ONE ONE ONE, DATE ELEVEN THIRTY, SEVENTYONE.
REMARKS WERE: ON A SCALE OF FAIR, GOOD, VERY GOOD, EXCELLENT-
A FAIR RESEMBLANCE; CHIN SHOULD NOT BE SO SQUARED OFF ; UPPER LIPS TOO THICK, LOWER LIP NEEDS SHAVING DOWN;
LINES ON EITHER SIDE OF NOSE ARE TOO PRONOUNCED; UPPER HEAD GOOD. REMARKS WERE: LIKES DRAWING VERY MUCH, WOULD CLASSIFY
b6 b7C AS GOOD; CHIN SHOULD BE MORE POINTED, MOUTH AND LIPS OK, TOP LINE ABOVE EYES SHOULD NOT BE SO PRONOUNCED, UPPER HEAD GOOD. END
FEE
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2563;MR 014 KC PLAIN 1017PM NITEL 12-1-71 PDC TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM KANSAS CITY (164-80)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO KANSAS CITY, INSTANT DATE. KANSAS CITY FURNISHED REQUESTED INFORMATION ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPH
OF
TO SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS BY AIRTEL, NOV.
KANSAS CITY FURNISHED REQUESTED INFORMATION ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPH
OF
TO SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS BY AIRTEL, NOV.
THIRTY LAST.
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF UNKNOWN SINCE AUGUST ONE, LAST. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P END DCA FBI SE CLR
HOLD TILL AIRTEL REell
Photo shimon 12/1/7/
a memo prepared
164-81-440
SEARCHED.
INDEXED.
SERIALIZSE m
FILED 1
DEC /1 1971
b6 b7c
SEATTLE
A
DB Cooper-2574
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CNR 014 KC PLAIN
1010PM NITEL 12-1-71 RDC TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM KANSAS CITY (164-80)
UNSUBS NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
NOVEMBER .TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO KANSAS CITY, INSTANT DATE. KANSAS CITY FURNISHED REQUESTED INFORMATION ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPH
OF
TO SEATTLE AND MINNEAPOLIS BY AIRTEL, NOV.
b6 b7C
THIRTY LAST.
CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
/ UNKNOWN SINCE AUGUST ONE, LAST. b6 b7C
P END DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-440
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
my
2 
DB Cooper-2575FD-36 (Rev.
b6 b7C
P END DCA FBI SE CLR
164-81-440
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 1 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
my
2 
DB Cooper-2575FD-36 (Rev. 5:15-60)
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following In
PLAINTEXT
( Type in plointest or code)
Vic TRUETVER
URGENT
(Priority)
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
SACRAMENTO (164-5)
FROM PORTLAND (164-41) / F
UNSUB; NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, OO SEATTLE.
1 RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND PORTLAND, SEVEN
ZERO SIX P.M., NOVEMBER TWO NING, SEVENTY ONE,
SIXTYFIVE PLYMOUTH STATION WAGON, OREGON LICEUKE
VIN
REPORTED AS STOLEN TO ROSEBURG, OREGON, FD SEVEN : THIRTY A.M., NOVEMBER THO FOUR LAST. THEFT OCCURRED BETWEEN ELEVEN P.M., NOVEMBER TWO THREE AND SEVEN:THIRTY A. M. , NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, REGISTERED OWNER,
OREGON, INTERVIEWED AND STATES NO STRAPS WERE IN VEHICLE PRIOR TO THEFT. VEHICLE BACK IN REGISTERED OWNER'S POSSESSION AND CURRENTLY IN SHOP FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO STRAPS WERE TAKEN AND HELD BY BUAGENTS OR LOCAL OFFICERS AT .REDDING, CALIFORNIA
164-81-441
SACRAMENTO AT REDDING, WILL FORWARD STRAPS.
ACCORDING TO STRAPS WERE TAKEN AND HELD BY BUAGENTS OR LOCAL OFFICERS AT .REDDING, CALIFORNIA
164-81-441
SACRAMENTO AT REDDING, WILL FORWARD STRAPS. TO SEATTLE AS RE-I
QUESTED IN RETEL. 1 - Portland
mama
DEC 11971
5
DB Cooper-2576
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C
b6 b7c b6 b7c
NR 014 CI PLAIN UR1041 PM GENT 12-1-71 FLZ TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE FROM CINCINNATI (164-55)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIGHJACKING, EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT RE LS TEL TO SEATTLE AND CINCINNATI ELEVEN THIRTY LAST. ON TWELVE ONE INSTANT,
OHIO, ADVISED DESCRIBED WMA, DOB
OHIO, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
ADVISED HIS RECORDS SHOW FROM b6 b7C
LAST.
INTERVIEWED INSTANT DATE ADVISED HAD NO INFORMATION AND UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY SUSPECTS RE HIGHJACKING.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
COUNTY b6 b7c
b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE
3
164-81-442

SEARCHED.	INDEXED FILED
SERIALIZED.
DEC 1 1971 FBI · SEATTLE

DB Cooper-2577 :
DEC 1 1971 FBI · SEATTLE

DB Cooper-2577 PAGE TIJO CI 164-55
RE SUSPECT
RE CITEL NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE LAST AND ALBUQUERQUE TEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST. Ser. 443
MADE AVAILABLE
PHOTOGRAPH OF
PHOTOGRAPH FURNISHED TODAY TO SEATTLE BY TELECOPIER. GLOSSY REPRODUCTIONS BEING SENT SEATTLE AMSD. AM COPIES SENT LOUISVILLE, OMAHA, ST. LOUIS, ALBUQUERQUE, SAN FRANCISCO, OKLAHOMA CITY. END HOLD DCA FBI SE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-2578

(DIA)
b6 b7c
b7D 164-81-443	008 0 HYUNDAI my OEC O1 1971	RECEIVED FROM CINCINNATI
DB Cooper	2579

b6 b7C
AP 002 MP PLAIN 5:51 PM NITEL 12/2/71 CMH
TO
DIPECTOP 164-2111
SEATTLE 164-81
PORTLAND 164-41
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
Susp
Susp
Ce- WITNESSES
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING, 00: SEATTLE.
PORTLAND 164-41
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
Susp
Susp
Ce- WITNESSES
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING, 00: SEATTLE.
· RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER ONE LAST, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWO INSTANT, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DECEMBER TWO INSTANT.
RE.
PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NWA STEWARDESSES
DECEMBER TWO INSTANT,
AND BOTH STATED HE IN NO WAY RESEMBLED INSUB.
RE :
INFORMATION FURNISHED TO NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, BY ANONYMOUS SOUPOF SUGGESTING AS POSSIBLE SUBJECT.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-444
SEARCH2 ........ INDEXED. DERMANDELLA FILED DEC /2 1971 
FBI - SEATTLE b6 b7c 
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-2580
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7Cb6 b7C
MP 164-73 ,
PAGE TWO
AT SEATTLE AND RESIDED AT 
WASHINGTON. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOR
FIVE
FEET INCHES, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE, DAPK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES.
SEATTLE PEQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING ARMED AND DANGEROUS. b6 b7C
PENDING.
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2581NR 002 MP PLAIN
5:51
PM NITEL 12/2/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR
164-2111
SEATTLE
164-81
PORTLAND
164-41
LITTLE
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2581NR 002 MP PLAIN
5:51
PM NITEL 12/2/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR
164-2111
SEATTLE
164-81
PORTLAND
164-41
LITTLE ROCK
PHILADELPHIA
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING, 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER ONE LAST, MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWO INSTANT, AND BUREAU TELEPHONE CALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DECEMBER TWO INSTANT.
RE:
PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NWA STEWARDESSES
DECEMBER TWO INSTANT,
AND BOTH STATED HE IN NO WAY RESEMBLED UNSUB.
RE:
INFORMATION FURNISHED TO NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, BY ANONYMOUS SOURCE SUGGESTING AS POSSIBLE SUBJECT.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-444
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED .._____ FILED ____******** DEC 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-2582
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
b6 b7CMP 164-73
PAGE TWO
AT SEATTLE AND RESIDED AT
WASHI NG TON. DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB
FIVE
FEET INCHES, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE, DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES.
SEATTLE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION
CONCER NI NG
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB
FIVE
FEET INCHES, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE, DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES.
SEATTLE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION
CONCER NI NG
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
PENDING
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-2583 NR 014 PX PLAIN
1043PM 12/1/71 NITEL JDD
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM PHOENIX (164-100)
Unsub driving auto work tik b6 b7C
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ON DECEMBER ONE SEVENTYONE,
PHOENIX, ARIZONA ADVISED THAT SHE HAD OBSERVED A MALE, DRIVING A "HENNA TYPE BROWN" AUTOMOBILE BEARING b6 STATE OF WASHINGTON LICENSE WHICH PERSON FIT b7C
THE ARTIST CONCEPTION OF THE UNSUB. THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING
IN PHOENIX AND HAD STOPPED PRIOR TO GOING NORTH ON SEVENTH AVENUE AS SHE CROSSES THE STREET IN FRONT OF CAR.
UNABLE TO FURNISH MODEL OR MAKE OF CAR OR FURTHER DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION.
SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE OWNER OF CAR AND WHETHER HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
END. END DCA
FBI SE RECEIVED THREE TELS
B Load
164-81-446
SEARCHED .
SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE OWNER OF CAR AND WHETHER HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
END. END DCA
FBI SE RECEIVED THREE TELS
B Load
164-81-446
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED. SERIALIZED m FILED DEC 01 1971 ERL CEATTL
5 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-2592NR 014 PX PLAIN
1043PM - 12/1/71 NITEL JDD
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM PHOENIX (164-100)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWO SEVEN, PORTLAND, OREGON, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SEATTLE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ON DECEMBER ONE SEVENTYONE,
PHOENIX, ARIZONA ADVISED THAT SHE HAD OBSERVED A MALE, DRIVING A "HENNA TYPE BROWN" AUTOMOBILE BEARING STATE OF WASHINGTON LICENSE WHICH PERSON FIT THE ARTIST CONCEPTION OF THE UNSUB. THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS DRIVING
b6 b7C
IN PHOENIX AND HAD STOPPED PRIOR TO GOING NORTH ON SEVENTH AVENUE AS SHE CROSSES THE STREET IN FRONT OF CAR. UNABLE TO FURNISH MODEL OR MAKE OF CAR OR FURTHER DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION.
SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE OWNER OF CAR AND WHETHER HE MIGHT BE IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
END . END DCA
FBI SE RECEIVED THREE TELS
164-81-446
SEARCHED.INDEXED CERIALIZED FILED m DEC @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2593Ce- SEARCH, ".
END DCA
FBI SE RECEIVED THREE TELS
164-81-446
SEARCHED.INDEXED CERIALIZED FILED m DEC @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2593Ce- SEARCH, ". - EXPENSES
NR 010 SC CO DE 110PM URGENT 12-1-71 LCH TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SACRAMENTO (164-54) (1P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL, NOV. THIRTY, LAST, INSTRUCTING SACRAMENTO INSTITUTE SEARCH OF ROUTE TAKEN BY INSTANT AIRCRAFT IN SACRAMENTO DIVISION.
IT IS NOTED ABOVE SEARCH INVOLVES DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED MILES OVER TERRAIN INACCESSIBLE OTHER THAN BY AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE. ALL AVENUES THOROUGHLY EXHAUSTED IN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR SEARCH. MILITARY ADVISES EITHER BECAUSE OF REGULATIONS OR REIMBURSEMENT CONSIDERATIONS AIRCRAFT UNAVAILABLE
TO FBI. THEREFORE, NECESSARY FUNDS MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN ORDER UTILIZE MILITARY OR PRIVATE AIRCRAFT FOR REQUESTED SEARCH. AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR THIS SEARCH.
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR no B
164-81-447
SEARCHED.
THEREFORE, NECESSARY FUNDS MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN ORDER UTILIZE MILITARY OR PRIVATE AIRCRAFT FOR REQUESTED SEARCH. AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR THIS SEARCH.
END
DCA
FBI SE CLR no B
164-81-447
SEARCHED.
INDEXED SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC 1 1971
SAC OF FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2594NR 010 SC C O D E 1010PM URGENT 12-1-71 LCH TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) (IP)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TEL, NOV. THIRTY, LAST, INSTRUCTING SACRAMENTO INSTITUTE SEARCH OF ROUTE TAKEN BY INSTANT AIRCRAFT IN SACRAMENTO DIVISION.
IT IS NOTED ABOVE SEARCH INVOLVES DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED MILES OVER TERRAIN INACCESSIBLE OTHER THAN BY AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE. ALL AVENUES THOROUGHLY EXHAUSTED IN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR SEARCH. MILITARY ADVISES EITHER BECAUSE OF REGULATIONS OR REIMBURSEMENT CONSIDERATIONS AIRCRAFT UNAVAILABLE TO FBI. THEREFORE, NECESSARY FUNDS MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN ORDER UTILIZE MILITARY OR PRIVATE AIRCRAFT FOR REQUESTED SEARCH.
THEREFORE, NECESSARY FUNDS MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN ORDER UTILIZE MILITARY OR PRIVATE AIRCRAFT FOR REQUESTED SEARCH.
AUTHORITY REQUESTED TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR THIS SEARCH. END DCA
FBI SE CLR
164-81-447
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED.
SERIALIZSO FILED, DEC @ 1971 FBI · SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-2595FQ.96 (Ray, 5-22.04)
FBI Date: 12/1/71

rangmit the following in	PLAINTEXT
(Type in pleintext or cadel
20 FIALYPE	TRABNA
(Priority?

TO:	SEATTLE (64-81)	SUS/
FROM :	FORELAND (164.41) / PAGE	SUB L.

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTIAND TO SKATTIS, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXPORTI ON; 00: SEATTLE. 2
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY, LAST, $
TELEPHONE
SAID ABOUT AGO THE CLUB CONDUCIED AN AIR SHOW AT
AIRSHOW
WASHINGTON, AND THREE MEN PARACHUTED FROM A SEVEN
TWENTY SEVEN AT.
2
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY, LAST, $
TELEPHONE
SAID ABOUT AGO THE CLUB CONDUCIED AN AIR SHOW AT
AIRSHOW
WASHINGTON, AND THREE MEN PARACHUTED FROM A SEVEN
TWENTY SEVEN AT. TWENTY THOUSAND FEET.
BELTEVES THEY WERE
FROM
OREOON, AND (IND), WAS
DARK
CMMELEGENMEZ SCHERMAED AND LOOKED SOMEWHAT LIKE SKETCH OF UNSUE.
SBATTIS ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY PERSONS WHO PARACHUTED FROM
SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AT
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1 = FORTIAND
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TRUETYPE URGENT
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TOÈ	SEATTLE (E4-81)	SUB L.
FROM :	PORTLAND (164.41) / PAGE

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES PIAGIO' TIRER ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION; 00* SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY, LAST,
TELEPHONE
SAID ABOUT
AGO THE CLUB CONDOCIED AN AIR SHOW AT
WASHINGTON, AND THREE MEN PARACHUTED FROM A SEVEN
TWENTY SEVEN AT TWENTY THOUSAND BEEP.
ON NOVEMBER THIRTY, LAST,
TELEPHONE
SAID ABOUT
AGO THE CLUB CONDOCIED AN AIR SHOW AT
WASHINGTON, AND THREE MEN PARACHUTED FROM A SEVEN
TWENTY SEVEN AT TWENTY THOUSAND BEEP.
BELIEVES THEY WERE
FROM
ORROON, AND (INU), WAS
DARK
SOMEEASIER AND LOOKED SOMEWHAT LIKE SKETCH OF UNBUB,
BEATTIE ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY PERSONS WHO PARACHUTED FROM
SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN AT
164-81-448
riedl vat
1 = PORTLAND
CLC 1197:
JR:BRO (1)
Approved:
Sent
M Per
Special Agent in Choive DB Cooper-2597
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MR210 PH PLAIN 11:18 PM 12-1-71 URGENT RJC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE MINNEAPOLIS
ce- COURSE SUB F
FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P) 2 BORING . SUB P. WITNESSES, Sub. H.
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING - EXTORTION, 00 : SEAT LE RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE AND BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
PHOTOGRAPH OF WITH APPROPRIATE SPREAD
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WITHOUT EFFECTING AN IDENTIFICATION
ADVISED THAT SHE RECALLS THE FOLLOWING REGARDING FLIGHT OF HIJACKING WHICH SHE MAY NOT
PHOTOGRAPH OF WITH APPROPRIATE SPREAD
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WITHOUT EFFECTING AN IDENTIFICATION
ADVISED THAT SHE RECALLS THE FOLLOWING REGARDING FLIGHT OF HIJACKING WHICH SHE MAY NOT HAVE RELATED TO FBI PREVIOUSLY BECAUSE OF HER EMOTIONAL STATE. HIJACKER INDICATED TO HER END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED
DEC @ 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
DB Cooper-2598
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PAGE TWO
HE HAD A GRUDGE TO SETTLE, NOT WITH HER AIRLINE, JUST A GRUDGE. PRIOR TO TAKE OFF WITH CHUTES AND MONEY, HE REQUESTED PILOT TAKE OFF WITH REAR LADDER DOWN, TO FLY WITH FIFTEEN PERCENT FLAPS AND GEAR DOWN. PILOT ADVISED AIRCRAFT COULD NOT BE TAKEN OFF WITH LADDER DOWN. THIS WAS CONFIRMED THROUGH
OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS. SHE LATER LEARNED THROUGH
THAT IT WAS DETERMINED FROM BOEING THAT PARTICULAR TYPE OF AIRCRAFT COULD TAKE OFF WITH REAR LADDER DOWN. HIJACKER, AFTER BEING TOLD PILOT COULDN'T TAKE SHIP OFF WITH LADDER DOWN, COMMENTED IN A LOW VOICE, "YES YOU CAN, BUT GO AHEAD AND RAISE IT, WE CAN LOWER IT ONCE WE'RE IN THE AIR."
HIJACKER, WHILE ON GROUND, BECAME IRRITATED AT DELAY IN TAKE OFF AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PILOT HAD TO FILE A FLIGHT PLAN TO WHICH HE
"
HIJACKER, WHILE ON GROUND, BECAME IRRITATED AT DELAY IN TAKE OFF AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PILOT HAD TO FILE A FLIGHT PLAN TO WHICH HE ANSWERED, "HE CAN CALL THEM OVER THE RADIO ONCE WE'RE UP AND FILE IT." ONCE AIRBORN, HE SAID, "WE'RE GOING TO MEXICO," DID NOT GIVE A HEADING, BUT INDICATED HOW HE WANTED PLANE' FLOWN WITH FLAPS SETTING AND GEAR DOWN. HE FURTHER WANTED THE PLANE END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-2599PAGE THREE
FLOWN UNDER TEN THOUSAND FEEET THEN STATED, "THEY KNOW THEY CAN'T GO OVER TEN THOUSAND," REFERING TO THE PILOT. ADVISED OXYGEN MASKS FOR AIRCRAFT SET TO ROP AT FOURTEEN THOUSAND FEET ALTITUDE. FURTHER ADVISED HIJACKER AWARE OF PORTABLE OXYGEN UNITS IN REAR OF PLANE WHICH SHE INDICATED IN HER OPINION, WERE NOT NOTICEABLE PLACE TO PUBLIC.
ADVISED BECAUSE OF EMOTIONAL STATUS SHORTLY AFTER HIJACKING, SHE FEELS SHE MAY NOT HAVE PROVIDED ALL INFORMATION AND REQUEST SHE BE REINTERVIEWED.
PHILADELPHIA WILL REINTERVIEWE
END
HOLD DCA FBI SE
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DB Cooper-2600 MRØ10 PH PLAIN 11:18 PM 12-1-71 URGENT RJC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE MINNEAPOLIS
FROM PHILADELPHIA (
PHILADELPHIA WILL REINTERVIEWE
END
HOLD DCA FBI SE
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DB Cooper-2600 MRØ10 PH PLAIN 11:18 PM 12-1-71 URGENT RJC TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE MINNEAPOLIS
FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING - EXTORTION, 00 :SEAT LE
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE AND BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES DATED NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE NINETEEN SEVENTYONE.
PHOTOGRAPH OF WITH APPROPRIATE SPREAD
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WITHOUT EFFECTING AN IDENTIFICATION
ADVISED THAT SHE RECALLS THE FOLLOWING REGARDING FLIGHT OF HIJACKING WHICH SHE MAY NOT HAVE RELATED TO FBI PREVIOUSLY BECAUSE OF HER EMOTIONAL STATE. HIJACKER INDICATED TO HER END PAGE ONE
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164-81-449

SEARCHED. SERIALIZED ..............	INDEXED
FILED.
DEC	1 1971
FBI · SEATTLE
1 


DB Cooper-260b6 b7C
PAGE TWO
HE HAD A GRUDGE TO SETTLE, NOT WITH HER AIRLINE, JUST A GRUDGE.
DEC	1 1971
FBI · SEATTLE
1 


DB Cooper-260b6 b7C
PAGE TWO
HE HAD A GRUDGE TO SETTLE, NOT WITH HER AIRLINE, JUST A GRUDGE. PRIOR TO TAKE OFF WITH CHUTES AND MONEY, HE REQUESTED PILOT TAKE OFF WITH REAR LADDER DOWN, TO FLY WITH FIFTEEN PERCENT FLAPS AND GEAR DOWN. PILOT ADVISED AIRCRAFT COULD NOT BE TAKEN OFF WITH LADDER DOWN. THIS WAS CONFIRMED THROUGH
OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES, MINNEAPOLIS. SHE LATER LEARNED THROUGH
THAT IT WAS DETERMINED FROM BOEING THAT PARTICULAR TYPE OF AIRCRAFT COULD TAKE OFF WITH REAR LADDER DOWN. HIJACKER, AFTER BEING TOLD PILOT COULDN'T TAKE SHIP OFF WITH LADDER DOWN, COMMENTED IN A LOW VOICE, "YES YOU CAN, BUT GO AHEAD AND RAISE IT, WE CAN LOWER IT ONCE WE'RE IN THE AIR."
HIJACKER, WHILE ON GROUND, BECAME IRRITATED AT DELAY IN TAKE OFF AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PILOT HAD TO FILE A FLIGHT PLAN TO WHICH HE ANSWERED, "HE CAN CALL THEM OVER THE RADIO ONCE WE'RE UP AND FILE IT." ONCE AIRBORN, HE SAID, "WE'RE GOING TO MEXICO," DID NOT GIVE A HEADING, BUT INDICATED HOW HE WANTED PLANE FLOWN WITH FLAPS SETTING AND GEAR DOWN.
" ONCE AIRBORN, HE SAID, "WE'RE GOING TO MEXICO," DID NOT GIVE A HEADING, BUT INDICATED HOW HE WANTED PLANE FLOWN WITH FLAPS SETTING AND GEAR DOWN. HE FURTHER WANTED THE PLANE END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-2602PAGE THREE
FLOWN UNDER TEN THOUSAND FEEET THEN STATED, "THEY KNOW THEY CAN'T GO OVER TEN THOUSAND," REFERING TO THE PILOT. ADVISED b6 b7C OXYGEN MASKS FOR AIRCRAFT SET TO ROP AT FOURTEEN THOUSAND FEET ALTITUDE.
FURTHER ADVISED HIJACKER AWARE OF PORTABLE OXYGEN UNITS IN REAR OF PLANE WHICH SHE INDICATED IN HER OPINION, WERE NOT NOTICEABLE PLACE TO PUBLIC.
ADVISED BECAUSE OF EMOTIONAL STATUS SHORTLY AFTER HIJACKING, SHE FEELS SHE MAY NOT HAVE PROVIDED ALL INFORMATION AND REQUEST SHE BE REINTERVIEWED.
PHILADELPHIA WILL REINTERVIEWE
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HOLD DCA FBI SE
DB Cooper-2603;
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Im 007 LV PLAIN 315 PM UPAENT 12-2-71 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81 MINNEAPOLIS
Susp
POPTLAND 164-41 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-50
UNSIIR; AKA DAN COOPER, HIJACKING, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUP, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; FXTOPTION. 00: SEATTLE.
MINNEAPOLIS
Susp
POPTLAND 164-41 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-50
UNSIIR; AKA DAN COOPER, HIJACKING, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUP, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; FXTOPTION. 00: SEATTLE.
WHITE MALE, DOB
FIVE FEET
INCHES, ONE FIFTYFIVE - ONE
SIXTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, SSAN
RESIDES AT
NEVADA WITH
AND
SO FINGERPRINTED
FOR A
FINGERPRINTS PETUPNED FROM FBI IDENTIFICATION
DIVISION MARKED NO RECORD.
HAS
RECORDS REFLECT
REGISTERED AND
VIN
DMV, LEGAL OWNER SIXTYFIGHT VOLKSWAGEN, TWO DOOR STATIONWAGON, NEVADA LICENSE 164-81-450
END PAGE ONE
6
CZARSHED ... wwwwww. INDEXED OBRIALIZED. IL FILED " DEC 2 1971
FBI - SEATTLE AL Morning #
DB Cooper-2604
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LV 164-67
HAS NEVADA DRIVERS LICENSE
ISSUED
HE HAD PRIOR CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE
RECORDS
REFLECT
NO PEASON
GIVEN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.
PECORDS
PEFLECT
EMPLOYED
OBSERVATIONS AT
LAST, REFLECT TWO VEHICLES PARKED AT RESIDENCE: SIXTYEIGHT VOLKSWAGEN STATIONWAGON, NEVADA SEVENTYONE DATSUN, GOLD-BROWN, TWO DOOP SEDAN, NEVADA LICENSE FND PAGE TWO
₺
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DB Cooper-2605PAGE THPTE
LV 164-6ª
LATTEP VEHICLE REGISTERED TO
1
៛
RESIDES
STATED
STATED PESIDENCE
APPEARS
TO LIVE COMFORTABLY CLAIMED
SIXTYEIGHT VOLKSWAGEN STATIONWAGON, NEVADA SEVENTYONE DATSUN, GOLD-BROWN, TWO DOOP SEDAN, NEVADA LICENSE FND PAGE TWO
₺
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DB Cooper-2605PAGE THPTE
LV 164-6ª
LATTEP VEHICLE REGISTERED TO
1
៛
RESIDES
STATED
STATED PESIDENCE
APPEARS
TO LIVE COMFORTABLY CLAIMED TO HAVE
)
NOW CLOSED.
STATED
ONE VEHICLE OBSERVED AS VISITOR IS WHITE, LATE MODEL, MUSTANG WITH UNKNWON OREGON PLATES.
STATES
DEPARTED RESIDENCE NOV. TWENTY, LAST, WITH TWO
END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-2606& PAGE FOOD LV 164-60
TRAVEL TO
THEY
PFTURNED
VOLKSWAGEN STATIONWAGON NOT OBSERVED UIT RESIDENCE UNTIL
DEC. ONE, LAST. DID NOT ORSEPVE
AT RESIDENCE DURING FEW DAYS BEFORE THANKSGIVING UNTIL DEC. ONE, LAST.
SO ADVISED HE
ANSWERED COMPLAINT ON NOV. TWENTYNINE, LAST, MADE BY
WHO REPORTED VANDALISM
ABSENCE FROM THE RESIDENCE, PERIOD
OF ABSENCE UNKNOWN TO
CLOSELY ACQUAINTED WITH
WITH WHOM
IS NOW
RESIDING.
THAT
PLAN TO MOVE TO
OR POSSIBLY TO
IN NEAR FUTURE.
STATED HE PROBABLY CAN OBTAIN ANY FUTURE ADDRESS FOR
END PAGE FOUR
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DB Cooper-2607 PAGE. FIVE
LV 164-67
RECORDS
PFFLECT
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NO RECORD FOR
PHOTO OF DISPLAYED TO MEMBERS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
FIVE
LV 164-67
RECORDS
PFFLECT
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NO RECORD FOR
PHOTO OF DISPLAYED TO MEMBERS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. PHOTOS OF FURNISED AMSD ON NOV. THIRTY, LAST DIRECT FROM CARSON CITY PA TO MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND AND SEATTLE.
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ADVISE RESULTS DISPLAY OF PHOTO OF TO WITNESSES.
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END
JJT FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2608 NR 007 LV PLAIN 315 PM URGENT 12-2-71 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81 MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND 164-41 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, HIJACKING, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
WHITE MALE, DOB
FIVE FEET
INCHES, ONE FIFTYFIVE - ONE
SIXTY POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, SSAN
RESIDES AT
NEVADA WITH
AND
SO FINGERPRINTED
FOR A
FINGERPRINTS RETURNED FROM FBI IDENTIFICATION
DIVISION MARKED NO RECORD.
HAS
DMV,
RECORDS REFLECT
REGISTERED AND
LEGAL OWNER SIXTYEIGHT VOLKSWAGEN, TWO DOOR STATIONWAGON,
VIN
NEVADA LICENSE 450
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-449
DB Cooper-2609
SEARCHED .
HAS
DMV,
RECORDS REFLECT
REGISTERED AND
LEGAL OWNER SIXTYEIGHT VOLKSWAGEN, TWO DOOR STATIONWAGON,
VIN
NEVADA LICENSE 450
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-449
DB Cooper-2609
SEARCHED .... yum INDEXED SERIALIZED ........ FILED DEC 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7PGE TWO LV 164-60
HAS NEVADA DRIVERS LICENSE
ISSUED
HE HAD PRIOR CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE
REFLECT
RECORDS
NO REASON
GIVEN
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.
RECORDS
REFLECT
EMPLOYED
OBSERVATIONS AT
LAST, REFLECT TWO VEHICLES PARKED AT RESIDENCE: SIXTYEIGHT VOLKSWAGEN STATIONWAGON, NEVADA SEVENTYONE DATSUN, GOLD-BROWN, TWO DOOR SEDAN, NEVADA LICENSE END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-2610b6 b7c
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PAGE THREE
LV 164-60
LATTER VEHICLE REGISTERED TO
RESIDES
STATED
STATED RESIDENCE
APPEARS
TO LIVE COMFORTABLY CLAIMED TO HAVE
NOW CLOSED.
STATED
ONE VEHICLE OBSERVED AS VISITOR IS WHITE, LATE MODEL, MUSTANG WITH UNKNWON OREGON PLATES.
STATES b6 b7c
DEPARTED RESIDENCE NOV. TWENTY, LAST, WITH TWO
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-2611PAGE FOUR
LV 164-60
TRAVEL TO
THEY
RETURNED
VOLKSWAGEN STATIONWAGON NOT OBSERVED UT RESIDENCE UNTIL
DEC.
TWENTY, LAST, WITH TWO
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-2611PAGE FOUR
LV 164-60
TRAVEL TO
THEY
RETURNED
VOLKSWAGEN STATIONWAGON NOT OBSERVED UT RESIDENCE UNTIL
DEC. ONE, LAST.
DID NOT OBSERVE
AT RESIDENCE DURING FEW DAYS BEFORE THANKSGIVING UNTIL DEC. ONE, LAST.
SO ADVISED HE
ANSWERED COMPLAINT ON NOV. TWENTYNINE, LAST, MADE BY
WHO REPORTED VANDALISM
ABSENCE FROM THE RESIDENCE, PERIOD
OF ABSENCE UNKNOWN TO
CLOSELY ACQUAINTED WITH
WITH WHOM IS NOW
RESIDING.
THAT
PLAN TO MOVE TO
OR POSSIBLY TO
IN NEAR FUTURE.
STATED HE PROBABLY CAN OBTAIN ANY FUTURE ADDRESS FOR
END PAGE FOUR
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DB Cooper-2612 PAGE FIVE
LV 164-60
RECORDS
REFLECT
NO RECORD FOR
PHOTO OF DISPLAYED TO
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MEMBERS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.
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ADVISE RESULTS DISPLAY OF PHOTO OF TO WITNESSES.
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END
JJT FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-2613