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9:25 AM URGENT 12-4-71 GEO
TO t
SEATTLE (164-81)
Susp: Parachute Spotted
near Regation &forest
Ilation, Oakridge,
Ore
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
IP
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE; CAA- HIJACKING
EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE; BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR- TWO ONE ONE ONE.
REMYTEL DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE. SMALL PARACHUTE SPOTTED IN FOREST NEAR RIGDON FOREST STATION, NEAR OAKRIDGE, OREGON, REPORTED IN RETEL DETERMINED TO BEAR METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION ON IT. NO FURTHER ACTION RE THIS LEAD BEING TAKEN. END
NJS FBI SE CKR
Eliminate
Sub.
IN FOREST NEAR RIGDON FOREST STATION, NEAR OAKRIDGE, OREGON, REPORTED IN RETEL DETERMINED TO BEAR METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION ON IT. NO FURTHER ACTION RE THIS LEAD BEING TAKEN. END
NJS FBI SE CKR
Eliminate
Sub. 139 164-81-598
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZEO FILED 1 DEC 1971
FBI · SEATTLE
DB COOPER-45940OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY IN EDITION GSA FPMR (It CHA) KI -11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:SAC SEATTLE (164-81) P
DATE: 12/10/71
FROM
:SA
SUBJECT:NORJAK
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Elim
RE: Auto. with Washington state license # OWA 644.
On 12/8/71 Mr. LLOYD W. WOODEN, manager of Lawrence Security, 720 Nob Hill Avc. No., was contacted and related the following information. WOODEN resides at 606 216th. S.W., Bothell Washingtion, telephone number 284-6116.
WOODEN is the sole driver of a 1972 broim ford Galaxi, Washington license number O!A 644. This vehicle is owned by his employer, Lawrence Security Co.
On 12/1/71 WOCDEN stated he was stopped by a Washington state patrolman on hiway 90. The patrolman related that a citizen had informed him that WOCDEN resembled the artists com- posite drawing of the hijacker that appeared recently in the Seattle newspapers.
The patrolman related that a citizen had informed him that WOCDEN resembled the artists com- posite drawing of the hijacker that appeared recently in the Seattle newspapers.
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The patrolman chelled WOODEN and then released him. On 11/24/71 WOODEN spent the entire day with his boss, who is the of Lawrence Security Co. and works out of Portland Oregon. They called on various accounts in the Seattle area. From 7:30 PM until late in the evening WOODEN, in Scattle. It should be noted that WOODEN'S facial features do not resemble those of the composite drawing. He has thick light brown wavy hair with a very low hair line. WOODEN is 6-0 176 Lbs. DOB 11/27/33.
CJS
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DB COOPER-45941OPTIONAL FOAM NO. H MAY IH& COITION GSA FAMA (U CFA) K4-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: - SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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On instant date
King
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: - SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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On instant date
King County Police Department, telephonically contacted this office. thet Washington State Patrol advised her that a man named' stated that he saw a man who looked Like unaub at Smitties Pancake House, North Bend, Wn. Man was seen driving a Brown Ford Galaxie, License #OWA644, East bound on Hwy 90.
advised
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Only phone number is known for . KOPD did not know
Addres8.
Seattle indices negative.
GJWegjw (3) Addendum: License #OWA 644 registered to Lowrense Company, 720 Nob Hill Ave. North # 285-0230.
Sub. 140 164-81-633
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45942PD 164-41 RPC: csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 12. 1972, the following photographs were shown to who resides at advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane.
1972, the following photographs were shown to who resides at advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs are as follows:
27 -WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, JR .;
290-HENRY GRADY EPPERSON; 230- "BUZZ" (last name unknown) (LNU);
195"-PETER A. PARLO; 2.5%- JOHN NEAL MARLER:
174-LESLIE GENE MINCE; /65-D. J. JOHNSON also known as (aka), DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 61 - HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSO), Number V62310;
189-ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) Number 13742;
DELBERT EARL DOWNING, Eugene, Oregon Police Department (EOPD) Number 2746; 165-JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD;
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202-GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST; MARVIN JOHN COOPER, Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) Number 22048;
DB COOPER-45943 b6
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164-81-FT10
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163 -RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; 69- JOHN GORDON HOSKINS; /- JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611:
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FLLOYD J SNIDER:
50-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; 6
JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611:
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FLLOYD J SNIDER:
50-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; 6 -JAMES HENRY ZIMMERMAN:
DB COOPER-45944b6 b7C
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
12/16/71
SA
NORJAK
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, 12/8/71.
SUSPECT
On December 13, 1971, Vancouver, Washington, advised that
telephone
retired SO, would be the only person he knows that could provide information on former employees of the Northwest Industrial Security Service who had men work- ing at a track because os a contract basis. advised that the name is not familiar to him.
Deputy Clark County Sheriff's Office, b6 b7C
and Officer Vancouver PD, caused a search of their records Which revealed nothing identifiable with the captioned suspect.
NDS: set (3)
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DB COOPER-45945AD 419 PD PLAIN 8:54 PM NITFL 12/8/71 TLA
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FDO"1: PORTLAND (164-41)
INSUR; AKA DAN COOPER, NW AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
- )
DB COOPER-45945AD 419 PD PLAIN 8:54 PM NITFL 12/8/71 TLA
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FDO"1: PORTLAND (164-41)
INSUR; AKA DAN COOPER, NW AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
DE SEATTLE TEL TO PORTLAND SIX DECEMBER SEVENTYONE ELEVEN THIRTY
InFF A.M.
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b7C SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED BY PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
'I' BROWN, EYES BROWN, HEIGHT FIVE FOOT NINE INCHES, WEIGHT ONE FIVE
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b7C NO RECORD THAT SUSPECT WAS EMPLOYED BY
AND
DOES NOT KNOW
HE MAY HAVE WORKED FOR
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, WHO HAD SOME MEN AT TRACK IN
THIS COMPANY SINCE BANKRUPT BUT
END OF PAGE ONE
164-81-915
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DB COOPER-45946PD 164-41
PAGE TWO
TELEPHONE
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, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, b7C
MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION'RE FORMER EMPLOYEES.
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PICTURE OF	AND BELIEVES	HE IS	NOT	THE HIJACKER.
END

DB COOPER-45947NR005 SE PLAIN 11:33AM URGENT 12/6/71 VAB TO PORTLAND FROM
END

DB COOPER-45947NR005 SE PLAIN 11:33AM URGENT 12/6/71 VAB TO PORTLAND FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE: SUSPECT
INFORMATION RECEIVED BY SEATTLE THAT COMPOSITE DRAWING OF UN- SUB RESEMBLES WHO IS BELIEVED TO BE RESIDING IN THE PORTLAND OREGON, AREA AND
REPORTEDLY WORKED FOR
HE IS DESCRIBED AS
WHITE MALE, AMERICAN, BORN . PORTLAND AT PORTLAND, DEVELOP BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING AND ATTEMPT TO LOCATE PHOTOGRAPH AND ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING. END
LJQ
REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
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164-81-644 DB COOPER-45948
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SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
12/1/71
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on instant date, 11:40pm;
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Wa., phone telephonically advised that he and b7C just viewed the photo of the hijacker on TV and that he
b7D strongly resembled .
, phone telephonically advised that he and b7C just viewed the photo of the hijacker on TV and that he
b7D strongly resembled .
then advised that and that he has been residing in
b6 Portland, Oregon. She advised that he usually hands around the
. She
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advised that he was working for
She has not seen the person for years but said the photo was a strong lookalike to She advised that he
- He was in . but could
the U.S. Army, and she believes not be sure. ile use to talk about airplanes and She advised that she might be able to find some old pictures of him. She provided the following description:
DOB
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HEIGHT
5'10"- 5'11"
WEIGHT 165 pounds
Black Hair BROWN EYES
OLIVE COMPLEXION THIN BUILD
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gib
2-Seattle WR.J/wrj (2)
DB COOPER-45940NRØ1Ø SE PLAIN 11:20 PM NITEL 12/9/71 VAB TO LAS VEGAS (164-60) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
EDWIN D. COWAN ELIMINATED. DISCONTINUE. END
SGT FBI LAS VEGAS HOLD FOR THREE
Sub. 142
164-81-1656
DB COOPER-45950b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/9/71
SA CHARLES E.
END
SGT FBI LAS VEGAS HOLD FOR THREE
Sub. 142
164-81-1656
DB COOPER-45950b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/9/71
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK 
RE: SUSPECT - EDWIN B. COWAN
On 12/9/71, The Boeing Company, advised that EDWIN B. COWAN with the same DOB as suspect, is currently employed at Boeing. On 12/9/71, The Boeing Company, advised that he had checked with the payroll department and COWAN's supervisor and dtermined that COWAN was paid for the antire day of 11/24/71 and further that the Supervisor ; was talking to COWAN at 4:30 PM on 11/24/71.
COWAN should be eliminated as a suspect and all auxilliary offices should discontinue.
CEF:k1b (3)
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1/20
DB COOPER-4595111/30/71 .
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB, aka
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
FROM SEATTLE TO PORTLAND
11/24/71
HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle are two photographs of EDWIN B. COWAN taken in 1962, no copies of which are being retained at Las Vegas and two photographs of COWAN taken in 1969, obtained from the Las Vegas
COWAN taken in 1962, no copies of which are being retained at Las Vegas and two photographs of COWAN taken in 1969, obtained from the Las Vegas Police Department.
name is
who advised her true local residing at b7C b7D
Las Vegas, Nevada, employed by advised on 11/29/71, that she strongly believed the artist's conception of the unknown hijacker, witnessed on the "Today Show" on N. B. C., strongly resembles EDWIN B. COWAN.
stated she was not paying particular attention to the program; had a glimpse only of the phdograph but was attracted to the mouth of the artist's conception as well as the ears and general facial characteristics.
stated that she initially met
in Seattle, Washington in 2 - Seattle (Enc.4) I - Las Vegas HEH: jr (3)
Sub. 142
164-81-638
JEXED
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DB COOPER-45952
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b6 b7C b7DOPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY IH EDITION OSA FAMA (41 CFA) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984,
4 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the subject of the above captioned case: (SPRECKEL based this opinion on his observation of hijacker aboard the flight)
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2. JOHN EMIL LIST. Sub. ### 203
5. GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST, Sub. 1: 202
7. GERALD ELMER HAMMER, 134 8. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER, 133
9. CHARLES D. BAKER,
63
12. MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING,
166 13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK, Sub. ### 232
WAYNE KING Sub 270
16. KENNETH DOWIE. SUB. 250
17, JOHN NEAL MARLEN,
25/
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20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, SUD. 0 23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
25. WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS,
143
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST, Sub. 7 202
Sub. 143
29. ROLAND CECIL LINIE
42
30. PETER A. PARLO, 145
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER.
25/
164-81-2329
32. BUZZ (LNU) 230
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45956
FEB 2 21972 FBI-SEATTLE
PA
516-104OPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45956
FEB 2 21972 FBI-SEATTLE
PA
516-104OPTIONAL FORM NO. H
MAY 1H2 EDITION
CSA FPMR (41 CFR) K+11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/14/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Sub 143 Elin
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On 2/11/72 the follow ing photographs were shown to witness
Seattle. All were elliminated. " BUZZ" (LNU) (SE164-81-1A142)
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WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS ANTHONY (TONY) FERNANDEZ THOMAS L GUTLEOY
MAURI CE STANISLAUS KEATING ROLAND CECIL LIND JOHN NEAL MARLER ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
CNG (17)
Sub.143 164-81-2252

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TO	:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)	(P)	DATE:
6 UNITED STATES GOV NMENT Memorandum

TO	:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)	(P)	DATE: 1/7/72
FROM	:	SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.

Sub 143
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 :SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
On 7/6/72
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Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
LMII
(37 ) 2-164-81
1-164-81
WAYNE KING
146 WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, SR.
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110 JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
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100 JOHN EMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
GERALD ELMER HAMMER RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER CHARLES D. BAKER
MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING
1.44
RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
Sub. 143
164-81-1829
: 1 0 :072
215
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DB COOPER-45958
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JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45958
9 164-81 LMH
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JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A. PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
143
-WILLIAM THOUNS EDWARDS GEORGE B. SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
2*
DB COOPER-45959 12/13/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
RE:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Las Vegas airtel to Seattle, 12/9/71.
Enclosed for Seattle and San Francisco are three (3)
copies each of photographs of WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS.
806
LA The enclosed photographs are being forwarded to the receiving offices for utilization in the investigation of this matter.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
4- Seattle (Bac. 3) 2 - San Francisco (Enc. 3) (164-220) 1 - Las Vegas
JEH: jhp (5)
Sub. 143 164-81-1300 THDEAND DET O. #71 gno
DB COOPER-4596012/9/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
#71 gno
DB COOPER-4596012/9/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; Hi-Jacking of Northwestern Airlines Flight 305 11/24/71 CAA - HI-JACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Re San Francisco tel to Seattle, 12/6/71.
by SA On 12/8/71. the following investigation was conducted at Mercury, Nevada.
Livermore Laboratory (LLL) advised he is WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS whom he considers a reliable employee. advised that EDWARDS did not work from 11/24/71 until the morning of 11/29/71. November 24, 1971 was considered Annual Leave while 11/24-26/71 was considered the Thanksgiving holidays.
LLL, advised that He stated
he is in that he call WILLIAM EDWARDS at his home on the evening of 11/23/71 to be sure that there would be an employee on duty at a particular warehouse on 11/24/71. It is noted that EDWARDS is a Supervisor of Warehousing. 
2- Seattle 2 - San Francisco (164-220) 1 - Las Vegas JEH:jd (5)
Sub. 143 164-81-1091 SEARCHED ____ MLEKO SIRIAN CO MeLo LAS DEC .O.1971 FUL - 4771.
2- Seattle 2 - San Francisco (164-220) 1 - Las Vegas JEH:jd (5)
Sub. 143 164-81-1091 SEARCHED ____ MLEKO SIRIAN CO MeLo LAS DEC .O.1971 FUL - 4771.5 7 1
DB COOPER-45961 -
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ÀLV 164-60
Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company, advised that EDWARDS is considered a highly reliable employee for LLL and that on an occasion two years ago helped to break up a theft ring operating at Mercury, Nevada, involving Government property.
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A photograph of EDWARDS was obtained from the Badge Office at Mercury and will be forwarded to San Francisco and Seattle when enlargements are made.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB COOPER-45962
2NR 018 SF PLAINTEXT 6:55PM URGENT 12/6/7!JAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LAS VEGAS
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 3P
UNSUB AKA DAN COOPER; HIJACKING OF N.W. AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SE, BUFILE: ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE. RE WFO TEL TO BUREAU, DEC. FOUR, LAST. REFERENCE TEL ADVISED AS FOLLOWS RE SUSPECT
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SENICHEDL .
REFERENCE TEL ADVISED AS FOLLOWS RE SUSPECT
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DB COOPER-45963PAGE TWO
SF 164-220
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DB COOPER-45964PAGE THREE
SF 164-220
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------- UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS -------
END ... HOLD
DB COOPER-45965DECLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY DERIVED FROM : EBI AUTOMATIC DECLASSIFICATION GUICE DATE 11-13-2024 BY :
3:07AM 12-4-71 URGENT 12-3-71 MWM
TO DIRECTOR
1
ALEXANDRIA (MAIL) BUTTE LOS ANGELES MINNEAPOLIS (MAIL) NEWARK NORFOLK (MAIL) PHOENIX (MAIL) RICHMOND (MAIL) SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE
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ALL OFFFICES VIA WASHINGTON
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) (SEVENTEEN PAGES)
UNSUB ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00:SE.
RE PHOENIX AIRTEL TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTY NINE LAST; SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND WFO DECEMBER ONE LAST; SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND WFO DECEMBER TWO LAST; LOS ANGELES NITEL TO PHOENIX, SEATTLE, AND WFO DECEMBER TWO, LAST; WFO TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS
TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND WFO DECEMBER ONE LAST; SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND WFO DECEMBER TWO LAST; LOS ANGELES NITEL TO PHOENIX, SEATTLE, AND WFO DECEMBER TWO, LAST; WFO TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES DECEMBER THREE INSTANT; NEWARK TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND OTHERS DECEMBER TH INSTANT. END PAGE ONE
Sub. 143 164-81-640
REC SE VICHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED 114 FILED. DEC (1971 FBI - SEATTLE 1
DB COOPER-45966PAGE TWO
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DB COOPER-45967PAGE THREE
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DB COOPER-45968PAGE FOUR
RE: SUSPECT "THE HERO" REFERRED TO IN REFERENCED LOS ANGELES NITEL TO PHOENIX, SEATTLE, AND WFO, DATED DECEMBER TWO LAST: TODAY, ₱ SHERATON CARLTON HOTEL, SIXTEENTH AND K STREETS, NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDC) TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE
ADVISED SUITE
WHICH INCLUDES ROOMS
.
HOTEL RECORDS DISCLOSED THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY
SEVEN LAST,
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DB COOPER-45969WFO 164-169
PAGE EIGHT
DESTINATIONS. METHOD OF TRAVEL UNKNOWN.
REVIEW OF LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALLS FROM SUITE
REVEAL TWO CALLS AS FOLLOWS:
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EIGHT TWENTY TWO P.M. NOVEMBER TWENTY EIGHT LAST, RETURNED PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED CALL TO TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE AND CONVERSATION WAS TEN
NOVEMBER TWENTY EIGHT LAST, RETURNED PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED CALL TO TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE AND CONVERSATION WAS TEN MINUTES DURATION. TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY REFLECTS AREA CODE AREA.
AT TEN TEN P.M. NOVEMBER TWENTY EIGHT LAST, b6 b7C
MADE TELEPHONE CALL TO (AREA CODE
FOR TWENTY ONE MINUTES DURATION. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY REFLECTS AREA CODE
COVERS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
UPON CHECKING OUT OF HOTEL TODAY PAID
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NINETY FOUR CENTS DRAWN ON INDIANA. PERSONALIZED CHECK REFLECTED 
END PAGE EIGHT
DB COOPER-45973WFO 164-169
PAGE ELEVEN
HEALTH FOODS, INCLUDING WHEAT GERM.
LOCATED IN TRASH BASKETS WERE PIECES OF NOTE ON HOTEL STATIONERY. WHEN PIECED TOGETHER BY BUREAU AGENTS, ONE SIDE OF THE NOTE READ
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE NOTE READ
AND BORE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
AND
ALONG WITH NOTATION OR NOTE WRITTEN IN GREEN FELT TIP PEN.
THE ABOVE NOTE AND OTHER ITEMS WERE PRESERVED FOR
POSSIBLE LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINATION. ABOVE MENTIONED
TELEPHONE NUMBER
DETERMINED TO BE LOCAL WDC NUMBER, SUBSCRIBER UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
ABOVE MENTIONED
TELEPHONE NUMBER
DETERMINED TO BE LOCAL WDC NUMBER, SUBSCRIBER UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. TELEPHONE NUMBER
NOT LOCAL WDC NUMBER.
OTHER NUMBERS INCLUDED IN TRASH WERE:
WITH NOTATION
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY REFLECTS AREA CODE
END PAGE ELEVEN
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DB COOPER-45976WFO 164-169
PAGE TWELVE
MARYLAND AND IT IS NOTED THAT LOCATED IN MARYLAND.
ALSO LOCATED IN TRASH WERE NUMBERS
H
AND
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FURTHER EXAMINATION OF TRASH YIELDED TWO AMERICAN AIRLINES BAGGAGE STUBS FOR FLIGHT THREE THREE EIGHT WITH DESTINATION BALTIMORE. A CHECK WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES RESERVATIONS, WDC, REVEALED FLIGHT THREE THREE EIGHT IS DAILY FLIGHT ORIGINATING AT TULSA, OKLAHOMA WITH STOPS IN OKLAHOMA CITY, DALLAS, BALTIMORE, AND NEWARK. ₫
AS A RESULT OF REFERENCED WFO TELEPHONE CALL TO -LOS ANGELES DECEMBER THREE INSTANT, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE FOREGOING INFORMATION SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH LA SOURCE PRIOR TO INITIATING ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION IN OTHER DIVISIONS. ADDITIONAL LEADS CONCERNING THIS INFORMATION ARE BEING LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE AND WFO IS HOLDING
ADDITIONAL LEADS CONCERNING THIS INFORMATION ARE BEING LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE AND WFO IS HOLDING IN ABEYANCE SUBMISSION OF ITEMS OBTAINED IN HOTEL ROOM TO FBI LAB.
END PAGE TWELVE
1
DB COOPER-45977WFO 164-169 PAGE TWELVE-A RE: SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER THREE INSTANT, AT UNITED STATES COAST

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b7C per	USCG

GUARD HEADQUARTERS, WDC, REVIEWED THE
RECORD CONCERNING
BORN
WAS ISSUED A UNITED STATES
DOCUMENT NUMBER
END PAGE TWELVE-A
DB COOPER-45978WFO 164-169
PAGE FOURTEEN
VALIDATED STAMP. NEW ISSUED ACCORDINGLY. LICENSED
AS
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ON
LICENSE NUMBER
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THE FILE CONTAINED NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ON DECEMBER ONE LAST A SEARCH WAS MADE AT THE
,UNITED STATES COAST
,
b6 per USCG b7C per USCG
GUARD HEADQUARTERS AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED:
ON OCTOBER TWENTY ONE, LAST
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON OF WHICH
BOUND FROM THE PORT OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, ONE OR MORE PORTS IN THE FAR EAST, EITHER DIRECT OR VIA ONE OR MORE PACIFIC COAST PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES
TWENTY ONE, LAST
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON OF WHICH
BOUND FROM THE PORT OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, ONE OR MORE PORTS IN THE FAR EAST, EITHER DIRECT OR VIA ONE OR MORE PACIFIC COAST PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA INCLUDING ALASKA AND SUCH OTHER PORTS AND PLACES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS THE MASTER MAY DIRECT, AND BACK TO A FINAL PACIFIC COAST PORT OF DISCHARGE IN THE END PAGE FOURTEEN
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DB COOPER-45980 WFO 164-169 PAGE FIFTEEN
CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, FOR A TERM OF TIME NOT EXCEEDING NINE CALENDAR MONTHS."
SIGNED OFF THE
LAST.
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LISTS HIS NEXT OF KIN AS
THE
RECORDS CONTAIN NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
WFO SENDING FACSIMILE PHOTOGRAPH OF TO b6 b7C SEATTLE WITH THIS COMMUNICATION.
RE: SUSPECT
INVESTIGATION AT CENTRAL OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE (INS), WDC, DISCLOSED INS FILE
CONCERNS
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AND FILE
BOTH FILES ARE CURRENTLY CHARGED OUT TO INS, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. BASED ON AVAILABLE INFORMATION, NO RECORD LOCATED AT PASSPORT OFFICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (USDS), END PAGE FIFTEEN
DB COOPER-45981 WFO 164-169 PAGE SIXTEEN
WDC, IDENTIFIABLE WITH
DATE OF BIRTH b7C
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INFORMATION, NO RECORD LOCATED AT PASSPORT OFFICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (USDS), END PAGE FIFTEEN
DB COOPER-45981 WFO 164-169 PAGE SIXTEEN
WDC, IDENTIFIABLE WITH
DATE OF BIRTH b7C
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LEADS
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LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. WILL
b7D
CONTACT RE INFORMATION CONCERNING b7E
SUSPECT "THE HERO."
NEWARK AT NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. WILL CONTACT INS
AND REVIEW INS FILES
PERTAINING
TO
, RESPECTIVELY. f
SAN DIEGO, AT IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA. WILL
CONTACT
AND DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS OF
SUSPECT
END PAGE SIXTEEN
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DB COOPER-45982WFO 164-169
PAGE SEVENTEEN
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WFO CONTINUING INVESTIGATION. UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. P.
END CORRECTION: PAGE FIFTEEN LINE TWELVE FROM TOP OF PAGE WORD SHOULD READ P END
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GO TO TALK PLS
DB COOPER-45983 OFTIXUAL FORM NO. H MAY 1MI EDITION GSA FPMA (H1 CPR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM
:
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.

SUBJECT:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE BUfile
SUBJECT:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111

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On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based
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LMH (17) 2-164-81 1 each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY
56
61 HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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J MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
96 DOUGLAS COOPER
163 RALPH V. GALOPE
RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER
145 PETER A. PARLO
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Eliminate
164-81-1828
1 0 1972
215
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-45984OPTIXIAL FORM NO. 1+ MAY INI EDITION OSA FAMA (#) *** ) 1-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/11/71
DATE:
12/14/71
4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/11/71
DATE:
12/14/71
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was contacted at
b6
Seattle and was shown ៛
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b7D
photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he eliminated each person.
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3. BAROLD LEE DOKELL, SUB 61
4. JOHN GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69
5 WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON, SUB 27
8. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
O RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER SUB 133
SUB J
2. MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5. HERMAN LEWIS JONES
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2-164-81 cc 11 CNG 13
x+-100
164-81-768 b6
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SEARCHED .... INDEXED. CASA|17EDFHLED DEC 1 41971 FBI-SEATTLE
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/9/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
56
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On 10/11/71 SA
contacted
telephone
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telephone
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b7D
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b6 including that of in the instant matter.
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
56
b7C
On 10/11/71 SA
contacted
telephone
b6
telephone
b7C
b7D
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b6 including that of in the instant matter.
b7C
b7D
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
2-164-81 CO 1-164-81 CNG (3)
56
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164-81-737
SEARCHED ...... INDD[D SEHENIZED AMITLED DEC 9 1971 FBI-SCANILE
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DB COOPER-4598612/3/71
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101)

UNBUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 035, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING (00:SEATTLE) Bufile 164-2111
Re Charlotte teletype to St. Louis and Seattle i 12/2/71. 11A 48 Enclosed herewith for the assistance of Seattle
are two photos of
DETBI b6 b7C
taken at D. B. Penitentiary, which are a look-alike to the artist's conception of UNSUB which appeared in the 11/29/71 edition of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N.C., as an Associated Press photo.
FBI currently is a Federal fugitive whose whereabouts are unknown.
C., as an Associated Press photo.
FBI currently is a Federal fugitive whose whereabouts are unknown. FBI, Charlotte, is 00 in an investigation concerning him captioned aka - FUGITIVE: ITSMY; PAROLE VIOLATOR;
BOND DEFAULT, ButIT file Hia . FBI identification record dated indicates he has traveled all over the United States including one arrest by Sheriff's office, and one
arrest by 80;
The following description of has been developed during this fugitive investigation concerning him: 2-
3
Seattle (164-81) (Encs. 2) (2 - 164-101) (1
GBK :. jw
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post
164-81-643 b6 (5)
DB COOPER-45987|
i
b6 b7C
b6 b7C CE 164-101
Xane Aliases
Baco Sex
White Ma10
DOB POB
6Y
Height Weight
160 1bs. Brown
Hair
Brown
Iyor Scars and marks Military Service
FBI No.
Social Security No.
X. C. Operator' License No. Occupation Marital status Mother
- 2 -
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DB COOPER-45988CE 164-101
(Description continued)
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will display onclosed photo of to appropriate witnesses.
Occupation Marital status Mother
- 2 -
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DB COOPER-45988CE 164-101
(Description continued)
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will display onclosed photo of to appropriate witnesses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
-3 -
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DB COOPER-45989OPTIONAL FORM NO, 5 MAY SIH FOTKY! ORA FAHR (4 CFR) Het-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the subject of the above captioned case: (SPRECKEL based this opinion on his observation of hijacker aboard the flight)
2. JOHN EMIL LIST. Sub. ### 203
5. GEORGE BRYAN STEGRIST Sub: FFF 202
7. GERALD ELMER HAMMER,
134
8. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER. 133
9. CHARLES D. BAKER
63
I2. MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING, 106 13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK, Sub. # 232
14. WAYNE KING. Sub. 270
16. KENNETH DOWIE. SUB, 250
17 JOHN NEAL MARLEN.
2.5%
20 ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
25.
KENNETH DOWIE. SUB, 250
17 JOHN NEAL MARLEN.
2.5%
20 ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
25. WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS, 143
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST,
202
Sub. 145
29. ROLAND CECIL LINDA
42
30. PETER A. PARLO,
14
5 1
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER,
25/
164-81-2327
32. BUZZ (LNU) , 238
D
(35) }DSJJ/s1b
SERIALIZED ....... FILED. FEB 2 21972 FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45990
1 40
1010.14
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b6 b7CPD 164-41 RPC : csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
2
AT EUGENE, OREGON
shown to
On January 12. 1972, the following photographs were who resides at b6 b7C
advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs are as follows:
27 WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, JR. ;
3
240-HENRY GRADY EPPERSON; 23P- "BUZZ" (last name unknown) (LNU);
/45 -PETER A. PARLO; NY- JOHN NEAL MARLER!
17Y-LESLIE GENE MINCE; 165-D. J. JOHNSON, also known as (aka), DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 61 - HAROLD LEE DOWELL,
JOHNSON, also known as (aka), DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 61 - HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSO) , Number V62310; 189-ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Number 13742;
DELBERT EARL DOWNING, Eugene, Oregon Police Department (EOPD) Number 2746; 165-JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD;
202-GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST; MARVIN JOHN COOPER, Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) Number 22048;
Sub. 145
164-81-1990 DB COOPER-45991
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b6
b7CPD 164-41 RPC: csm 2 -
142 -RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
:
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9- ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; 69- JOHN GORDON HOSKINS; /- JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611.
FLLOYD J. SNIDER:
50-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; 6 -JAMES HENRY ZIMMERMAN : ..
DB COOPER-45992 OPTIONAL FORM NO H MAY TH EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) K-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)	(P)	DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :	SA LOUIS M.
DB COOPER-45992 OPTIONAL FORM NO H MAY TH EDITION GSA FPMR (( CFR) K-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)	(P)	DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :	SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.

SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CA.1 - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Sub 145
On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based
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LMH (17) 2-164-81 I each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY
b6
61 HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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J MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
96 DOUGLAS COOPER " 163 RALPH V. GALOPE
RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER 145 PETER A PARLO
Lub 145 164-81-1838.
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915
DB COOPER-45993OPTIONAL PORM NO. 1 MAY INI EDITICH GSA FPMR (4) CFA) 101-11.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
915
DB COOPER-45993OPTIONAL PORM NO. 1 MAY INI EDITICH GSA FPMR (4) CFA) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM
:
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
Sub 145
On 7/6/72
₱ Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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LMH
(37 ) 2-164-81 1-164-81
WAYNE KING
146 WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, SR.
11.0 JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
100 JOHN CMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
GERALD ELMER HAMMER RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER CHARLES D. BAKER
MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING
144
RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
142 "BUZZ" (LNU)
Seib. 145
164-81-1829
: 1 0 1072
gio
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145
JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-45994 164-81 LMH
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145
JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS GEORGE B. SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
2*
DB COOPER-45995 NR008 MP PLAIN
624 PM NITEL 1-6-72 MLF
TO DIRECTOR
(164-2111)
BUFFALO
(164-46)
CHICAGO
(164-297)
DENVER
(164-98)
HOUSTON
(164-118)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
MIAMI (164-552)
NEWARK (164-196) PHOENIX
PORTLAND (164-41)
PITTSBURGH (164-93) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) 3P
NORJAK.
FOLLOWING SUSPECT'S PHOTOS WERE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST
AIRLINES
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ON JANUARY FIVE AND SIX, SEVENTYTWO, AND
THEY ADVISED NONE OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO UNSUB:
DB COOPER-45996
END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED _________ INDEXCO CERIALIZED-WWW. FILED JAN 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLENR 003 PD PLAIN 4:05 PM URGENT 1-6-72 LJQ

TO:	SEATTLE	(164-81)
-	CHICAGO	(164-297)

FROM: PORTLAND (164-41)
PD PLAIN 4:05 PM URGENT 1-6-72 LJQ

TO:	SEATTLE	(164-81)
-	CHICAGO	(164-297)

FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 2P NORJAK.
RE: PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN TO WITNESSES. RE BUFFALO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO NITEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE TWENTYEIGHT SEVENTYONE; CHICAGO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYONE SEVENTYONE; DENVER AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE; LOS ANGELES AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, TWELVE TWENTYTWO SEVENTYONE, SEATTLE TELETYPE TO SAN FRANCISCO, TWELVE TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE, AND SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, TWELVE THIRTY SEVENTYONE!
OF NORTHWESST ORIENT b6 b7C
AIRLINES, VIEWED PICTURES OF FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ON JANUARY FIVE SEVENTYTWO, AND DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AS HIJACKER: END PAGE ONE
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164-81-1790
SEARCHECOMO INDEXED SERIALIZED.nuany FILED. JAN 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE ya
DB COOPER-4599912/29/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, BETALO (164-46) (₽) MORJAX
181 PETER A, PARLO
Remytel to Phoenix, 12/21/71; Phoenix teletype to Seattle and Buffalo, dated 12/22/71 and Buffalo airtel to Seattle, 12/22/71,
Referenced Buffalo airtel to Seattle,
SAC, BETALO (164-46) (₽) MORJAX
181 PETER A, PARLO
Remytel to Phoenix, 12/21/71; Phoenix teletype to Seattle and Buffalo, dated 12/22/71 and Buffalo airtel to Seattle, 12/22/71,
Referenced Buffalo airtel to Seattle, 12/22/71, enclosed color photographs of PARLO taken at the time of his interview on 12/21/71 and Phoenix con unication advised that Inamauch as motel records reflect PARLO was registered in a Phoenix area motel during the pertinent period, no further investigation concerning hin was being conducted.
Although Phoenix hes determined one PETER A' PARLO was registered at the Hotel 6 and The Carefree Inn during the pertinent period, because of the imability of PARLO to furnish the identities of any persons who might be able to verify positively his exact whereabouts on the evening of 12/24/71, and the fact that certain aspects of his account of his where- abouts during his two-month absence from the Elmira, M. X. area are suspects it is suggested that the Office of Origin cause display of the recently taken photographs to witnesses in this matters
@ Seattle (AM ) 1 - Minneapolis (Info.) (AM) 1 - Phoentz (Infon) (MM), 1 - Portland (Infor) (AM) 2 - Buffalo KNBIGAI (7)
Sub.
area are suspects it is suggested that the Office of Origin cause display of the recently taken photographs to witnesses in this matters
@ Seattle (AM ) 1 - Minneapolis (Info.) (AM) 1 - Phoentz (Infon) (MM), 1 - Portland (Infor) (AM) 2 - Buffalo KNBIGAI (7)
Sub. 145
164-81-H65la
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DAS FILED JAN (3 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1870
DB COOPER-46001BU 164-46
It is to be noted that PARLO very closely fita the available physical description of the Unsub with the exception of his natural hair coloring, and in the event witnesses are not able to positively eliminate him, the 00 may desire that further investigation be conducted by the Phoenix Division in an effort to verify PARLO's presence in the Phoenix area during the pertinent period.
DB COOPER-4600212/22/71
ATRIXL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, BUFFALO (164-46) (P)
HORJAK
RE: PETER A. PARLO.
Remytel to Phoenix, 12/21/71.
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland Divisions are two color Polaroid photographs- of suspect FITER A. PARLO for display to appropriate witnesses in this matter. 139
JA
It is to be noted that PARLO recently started growing a mustache.
PARLO for display to appropriate witnesses in this matter. 139
JA
It is to be noted that PARLO recently started growing a mustache.
Enclosed for the Phoenix Division is one black and white Polaroid photograph of PARLO. Seattle (Encla. 2) (AM) 1 - Minneapolis (Inels. 2) (Info) (AM) 1 - Phoenix (Enola. 1) (Info) (AM) 1 - Portland ( mele. 2) (Info) (AM) 2 - Buffalo
RNB; oMp (7)
Sub, 145
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5
DB COOPER-46003NR 02 PX PLAIN 1 4:45AM NITEL 12-22-71 WJG
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
BUFFALO
FROM
PHOENIX (164-100) 2P
Elevi
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT PETER A. PARLO. TWENTY FOUR 0 RECALL FROM-ELMIRA, NEW-YORK, RA,' TO PHOENIX INSTANT DATE. ON INSTANT DATE, MOTEL SIX, SIX EIGHT FOUR b6 b7C EIGHT EAST CAMELBACK ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA STATED SUSPECT CHECKED INTO THEIR MOTEL ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE LAST, STAYING FOR NIGHTS OF NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE AND TWENTYFOUR LAST. SUSPECT * APPARENTLY CHECKED OUT BEFORE TWELVE O'CLOCK CHECK OUT 'TIME ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. HOWEVER, MOTEL RECORDS FAILED TO REFLECT EXACT TIMES OF SUSPECT'S CHECKING IN AND OUT.
SUSPECT * APPARENTLY CHECKED OUT BEFORE TWELVE O'CLOCK CHECK OUT 'TIME ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. HOWEVER, MOTEL RECORDS FAILED TO REFLECT EXACT TIMES OF SUSPECT'S CHECKING IN AND OUT.
SUSPECT'S MOTEL REGISTRATION CARD REFLECTS ADDRESS AS THREE FIVE ZERO ZERO PRUDENCE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FLORIDA. RECORDS REFLECT $ SUSPECT TO BE DRIVING CADILLAC WITH LICENSE IN TWO EIGHT ZERO EIGHT WITH REGISTRATION STATE OF VEHICLE UNKNOWN. END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED/2 FILLED LA DEC 2 2 1971' FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46004PAGE TWO
PX 164-100
C
ON INSTANT DATE, $ CAREFREE INN CORPORATION OFFICE, CAREFREE, ARIZONA STATED SUBJECT CHECKED INTO ROOM TWO ZERO FOUR AT ONE TWELVE P.M. ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE LAST. RECORDS INDICATE SUSPECT CHECKED OUT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST, WITH EXACT TIME BEING UNDETERMINED. CAREFREE INN RECORDS REFLECT SUSPECT'S ADDRESS AS THREE FIVE ZERO ZERO PRUDENCE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FLORIDA, WITH HIS FIRM INDICATED AS TRENO BROADCASTING. SUSPECT'S REGISTRATION CARD REFLECTS STAMP OF CREDIT CARD NUMBER ZERO EIGHT ZERO-ONE NINE ONE-THREE EIGHT SIX-FOUR-ONE ZERO ZERO, WITH NAME OF CREDIT CARD ISSUING COMPANY UNKNOWN.
SUSPECT'S REGISTRATION CARD REFLECTS STAMP OF CREDIT CARD NUMBER ZERO EIGHT ZERO-ONE NINE ONE-THREE EIGHT SIX-FOUR-ONE ZERO ZERO, WITH NAME OF CREDIT CARD ISSUING COMPANY UNKNOWN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT PAID HIS BILL BY CREDIT CARD OR CASH.
IN VIEW OF THE SUBSTANTIATION OF SUSPECT'S ALIBI FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE-TWENTYSEVEN LAST, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED IN THIS REGARD BY PHOENIX DIVISION.
PENDING.
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB COOPER-46005MOLT BU PLAIN
11:16 PM 12-21-71 DA
TO
PHOENIX (URGENT)
SEATTLE (NITEL)
FROM BUFFALO (164-46) 4P
MORJAK, 00 SEATTLE
RE PETER A. PARLO, SUSPECT.
PARLO DISAPPEARED SUDDENLY FROM ELMIRA, NY AREA MID OCTOBER SEVENTYONE AND RETURNED TO HIS HOME IN HORSEHEADS, NY ABOUT ONE WEEK AGO.
PARLO IDENTIFIED AS SUSPECT BY PERSONS IN ELMIRA AREA WITH WHOM HE HAD WORKED ONLY BECAUSE HIS WHEREABOUTS WERE UNKNOWN, HE CLOSELY FIT AVAILABLE DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB, AND ACQUAINTANCES BELIEVED HIM CAPABLE OF INSTANT CRIME.
PARLO INTERVIEWED DEC. TWENTYONE INSTANT AND ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
BECAUSE OF SERIOUS FINANCIAL TROUBLE HE LEFT HIS HOME ON OCT.
TWENTYONE INSTANT AND ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
BECAUSE OF SERIOUS FINANCIAL TROUBLE HE LEFT HIS HOME ON OCT. TWELVE LAST AND DROVE TO LAS VEGAS, NEV., TO REPAY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR LOAN WITH FUNDS HE OBTAINED THRU CASHING FRAUDULENT CHECK JUST BEFORE LEAVING TOWN. AFTER STAYING IN LAS VEGAS ABOUT ONE AND ONE HALF WEEKS, HE WENT TO PHOENIX, ARIZ., WHERE HE STAYED ANOTHER ONE AND ONE HALF WEEKS BEFORE RETURNING TO LAS VEGAS. HE WAS VERY DISPONDENT BECAUSE OF HIS FINANCIAL STRAITS, HEALTH PROBLEMS AND "DIDN'T GIVE A DAMN."
Sub . 145
164-81-1445 DB COOPER-46006
HE WAS STAYING AT 'CAREFREE INN, ARIZONA ON THANKSGIVING NOV. TWENTYFIVE LAST AND BELIEVES HE HAD CHECKED INTO THAT MOTEL PREVIOUS NIGHT. HE CHECKED OUT ABOUT NOV. TWENTYSIX LASEWERYNEM to. BILL WITH ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL.
END PG ONE
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DEC 2 101971
FBI - SEATTLEPG TWO
HE DOES NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHERE HE HAD BEEN STAYING IMMED- IATELY PRIOR TO CHECKING INTO CAREFREE INN ON OR ABOUT THANKS- GIVING BUT IS CERTAIN IT WAS IN THE PROENIX SCOTTSDALE AREA.
END PG ONE
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DEC 2 101971
FBI - SEATTLEPG TWO
HE DOES NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHERE HE HAD BEEN STAYING IMMED- IATELY PRIOR TO CHECKING INTO CAREFREE INN ON OR ABOUT THANKS- GIVING BUT IS CERTAIN IT WAS IN THE PROENIX SCOTTSDALE AREA. HE WAS IN AND OUT OF MANY MOTELS DURING HIS TWO MONTHS" ABSENCE FROM HOME AND MAY HAVE BEEN STAYING AT MOTEL SIXTYSIX, PHOENIX JUST BEFORE CHECKING INTO CAREFREE.
WHILE IN PHOENIX AREA HE SPENT CONSIDERABLE TIME AT NORTH BANK LOUNGE, FIVE ZERO FIVE ZERO NORTH FORTIETH ST., PHOENIX AND BECAME WELL ACQUAINTED WITH ONE (LNU) b6 b7C AT THAT ESTABLISHMENT, WHOSE HOME TELEPHONE IS HE RECALLS HAVING HAD LUNCH WITH AND
AT CAREFREE INN NOV. TWENTYSIX, LAST AND MAY HAVE SEEN HER NOV. TWENTYFOUR ALSO.
WHEN QUESTIONED IF HE HAD VISITED ANY AREA OTHER THAN LAS VEGAS AND PHOENIX, PARLO STATED SOMETIME IN NOV. LAST HE WENT TO VISIT CALIF .. b6 b7C
LOCATED IN VERY NORTHERN PART OF STATE, BUT UPON ARRIVAL IN THAT AREA, HE TELEPHONICALLY ASCERTAINED WERE IN
LAS VEGAS ON BUSINESS. HE SPOKE WITH
BUT DID NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF.
END PG TWO
DB COOPER-46007PG THREE
HE STAYED AT PONDEROSA INN, REDDING, CALIF.
HE SPOKE WITH
BUT DID NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF.
END PG TWO
DB COOPER-46007PG THREE
HE STAYED AT PONDEROSA INN, REDDING, CALIF. OVERNIGHT NEAR COTTONWOOD AND THEN DROVE BACK TO PHOENIX, VISITING RENO, NEV. AND LAKE TAHOE, ENROUTE.
PARLO IS W/M/A, FORTYEIGHT YEARS, DOB JUNE TWO, TWENTYTHREE AT ELMIRA, NY, SIX FEET, ONE SIX FIVE LBS., MEDIUM BUILD, SWARTHY, ROTUND, DARK COMPLEXION, GREY HAIR PARTED ON LEFT, FULL SIDEBURNS COMING TO LOWER EAR LEVEN AND EXTENDING INTO CHEEK AREA, HAZEL EYES, ONE YEAR COLLEGE, SSAN ZERO NINE TWO-ONE FOUR-EIGHT ZERO FOUR NINE; SELF-EMPLOYED ACCOUNTANT, RESIDING APT. THREE F, BROADWOOD MANOR APARTMENTS, HORSEHEADS, NY, SERVED IN USAF FORTY- TWO THRU FORTYFIVE AS AERIAL GUNNER IN BOMBERS BUT DENIES JUMPING EXPERIENCE. HEAVY SMOKER OF BENSON AND HEDGES FILTER TIP CIGARETTES. FARSIGHTED (TWENTY/EIGHTY UNCORRECTED) AND OWNS PRESCRIPTION SUN- GLASSES AS WELL AS REGULAR EYEGLASSES, WEARING VERY RECENTLY GROWN MUSTACHE, TWELVE INCH OPERATIONAL SCAR RIGHT SIDE. NO ARRESTS KNOWN OR ADMITTED.
PARLO FURNISHED SPECIMENS OF SIGNATURE AND POSED FOR PHOTOS.
WELL AS REGULAR EYEGLASSES, WEARING VERY RECENTLY GROWN MUSTACHE, TWELVE INCH OPERATIONAL SCAR RIGHT SIDE. NO ARRESTS KNOWN OR ADMITTED.
PARLO FURNISHED SPECIMENS OF SIGNATURE AND POSED FOR PHOTOS. PHOTOS BEING FURNISHED MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND AND SEATTLE BY AIRTEL. PARLO'S RETURN TO ELMIRA AREA KNOWN TO ELMIRA PD AND EX- PECTED HE WILL BE ARRESTED ON DEC. TWENTYTWO NEXT ON STATE CHARGES END PG THREE
DB COOPER-46008PG FOUR
RE CASHING FORGED CHECK LAST OCT. SEVENTYONE.
INFO CCS BEING FURNISHED SAN FRANCISCO IN EVENT INVESTIGATION AT PHOENIX DOES NOT ELIMINATE PARLO AS SUSPECT AND INVESTIGATION DESIRED AT REDDING, CALIF.
PHOENIX ATTEMPT TO VERIFY PARLO'S PRESENCE IN PHOENIX AREA AT TIME OF HIJACKING. FURTHER IDENTIFY AND INTERVIEW (LNU) RE HER KNOWLEDGE OF PARLO'S ACTIVITIES AND WHEREABOUTS DURING ! PERTINENT PERIOD AND TO DETERMINE IF HIS HAIR WAS ALWAYS GREY WHEN SHE KNEW HIM.
AMCCS SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO, MINNEAPOLIS , PORTLAND. UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
P. END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-46009
b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY TH EDITION SSA FPMR (4 CFM) 101-11 .*
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum >
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST
*
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum >
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE:
12/14/71
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was contacted at
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Seattle and was shown
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photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
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3. HAROLD LEE DOWELL, SUB 61 4. JOHN GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69 5. WILLIAM F. JOHNSTON, SUB 27
18. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
9. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER, SUB 133
SUB J
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2. MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5. MERVAN LENTS JONES
2-164-81 CC 11 CNG 13
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sub 145 164-81-168
SEARCHED. INDEXED. CAPITALIZED -FILED DEC 1 41971 FBI-StALILE
}
$ THAT
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-4601012/6/71
ATATEL
AIR MAIL
TO :
SẮC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, BUFFALO (164-46)
NORTHWEST AIRLINE
FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING - EXTORTION
00: Lerle
Bebuairtel to all offices, except Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas, dated 11/29/71. PARLO.
COOPER-4601012/6/71
ATATEL
AIR MAIL
TO :
SẮC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, BUFFALO (164-46)
NORTHWEST AIRLINE
FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING - EXTORTION
00: Lerle
Bebuairtel to all offices, except Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas, dated 11/29/71. PARLO.
IA(75)
Enclosed herewith it a 1970 photograph of PETER A.
On 12/2/11,
Elaira, Now York. Myined a formar account is in this area, PETER A.
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PARLO, . disappeared
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utated after reading newspaper accounts of the cap- tioned hijacking, he thought it was possible that the UNSUB was PARLO, because PARLO had been in the U. S. Air Force and was known to have the courage to pull off a job of this during.
stated FARLO disappeared on 10/12/12: from the Elotra, Now York ared,
reflect that he had gone to Las
Vegas, Nevada.
COP, Elmira, N. Y., advised that while PARLO was he bragged he had plans b6 For making a big killing dome day, and he was familiar with b7C
2Seattle (Zinc. 1) (AM) 2 - Buffalo RWB Farb (4)
Sub 145 164-81-984
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DB COOPER-46011
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parachutes and may have made several jumps.
0: 12/2/71. Elmira, N. Y., furnished a 1970
photograph of PETER A.
2 - Buffalo RWB Farb (4)
Sub 145 164-81-984
88
DB COOPER-46011
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parachutes and may have made several jumps.
0: 12/2/71. Elmira, N. Y., furnished a 1970
photograph of PETER A. PARCO and advised as follows:
PARLO disappeared without any notice on 10/12/71. and has not made any contact with har. his mother,
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curred a large number of debts prior to leaving town. . PARTO In- b7C
reflect PARLO traveled to Virginia, Tennedice, Arkansas and Nevada, after Having Finira.
BARLO was driving a 1971 Cadillac, blue with a black top, bearing New York State registration plates TN 2808.
The furnished the following physical description of PETER A. PARLO!
Sex
-
Male White
Race
Nationality
American
Age 48
Born
6/2/23, at Elmira, New York 6 feet
Haight
Weight
160 pounds
Baild
Hair Kyen
Occupation
Military Service
Slender Gray (usually uses a silver rinse) Hazel Self-employed accountant U. S. Air Force, 1942-45 (serial gunner)
, Boara
Large scars from two kidney operations
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DB COOPER-46012BU 164-46
Peculiarities
Poor eyesight, wears pres- cription sunglasses and bifocal reading glasses; vain regarding him personal appearance, usually tanned; avid golfer;
Air Force, 1942-45 (serial gunner)
, Boara
Large scars from two kidney operations
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DB COOPER-46012BU 164-46
Peculiarities
Poor eyesight, wears pres- cription sunglasses and bifocal reading glasses; vain regarding him personal appearance, usually tanned; avid golfer; heavy smoker
On 12/3/71,
upon recontact, advised
PARTO had been staying at motels in the Phoenix- Scottsdale. Arizona area in early November, 1971. She ad- vigod
LEAD
Subject Considered Dangerous
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will display enclosed photograph of PETER A. PARLO to appropriate witnesses in this matter to determine if he might possibly be identical with the UXSUB in this matter. Photo to be returned to Buffalo.
It is to be noted that stated that when he mentioned the possibility of PARLO being identical with the hijacker UHsus to he was informed that had also speculated about this because of PARLO's disappearance, his fitting the general description of the UNSUB, and his own personality.
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DB COOPER-46013
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SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION RE: SUSPECT - PETER A.
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DB COOPER-46013
-3-
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SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION RE: SUSPECT - PETER A. PARLO 
On 12/6/71, SA JOHN G. GREEN from Buffalo, telephonically advised that a suspect PTER A. PARLO has been developed based on information concerning him received by the Buffalo Division. PARLO is an accountant who lived in Elmire, New York. He left home on 10/12/71 and
mother have not heard from him since that time.
he has been in Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix and Scotsdale, Arizona. PARLO generally fits the description of UNSUB and there was some indication that he might be planning some big job. stated that an airtel from Buffalo setting forth the details and enclosing a photo; is forthcoming; however, he furnished the information telephonically in view of Bureau instructions.
JSD :k1b (3)
12/6/71
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Sub 145 164.81.648 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 17AL FILED I 0 FBI-SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46014 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY INI FOITKN GIA PPHA (4 CFR) 101-11-6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/14/71
FROM
SA JOHN A.
19 MAY INI FOITKN GIA PPHA (4 CFR) 101-11-6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/14/71
FROM
SA JOHN A. D RAKE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB., aka. Dan Cooper
NW Airlines Flight 303,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00:SE
Elem.
RePortland teletype to Seattle 12/7/71.
On 12/9/71
employees of was exhibited
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artist 's conception of the subject. They advised that
had never worked there and was unknown to them. They added that never knew anyone who resembled this artist s conception.
On 12/13/71 of the Credit Bureau of Wenatchee b6
advised that
Wenatchee was the subject b7C
of only one credit inquiry and that was on 12/9/71. At that time he was employed at
On 12/13/71
advised that is employed there in WMA, 5'7"; 140#, black hair and definitely does not even resemble the artist's conception of the unsub.
( suspect as set forth in serial 164-81-691.) b6 b7C
JAD CC: 2 164-81
164-81-1166 b6
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SEMTCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED _._ FILED DEC 1 1971 FIL - SEATTLE
12205
wot *-****
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-46015
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Ilc added that is about years of age; :
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-46015
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Ilc added that is about years of age; SUSP
NR 002 PD PLAIN 10:50 AM URGENT 12-7-71 - LJQ TO : . SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING. 00 SE.
CHIEF OF POLICE JAMES OVERHULSE, EASTSIDE, OREGON, ON DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE ADVISED THE BOTTOM HALS OF ARTIST'S SKETCH OF SUBJECT IS SIMILAR TO ONEA b6 b7C
WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON.
OVERHULSE
HE DESCRIBED
YEARS, FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE SEVEN FIVE POUNDS, DARK BROWN HAIR.
SEATTLE, AT WENATCHEE. ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF b6 b7C END
DURING PERTINENT PERIOD ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. P.
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-46016
a
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Lene
164-81-691 b6
SEARCHED ____ INDEXCO SERIALIZED MM FILED DEC & 1971 FBI . SEATTLE Drake
b7CFile-Serial Charge Out FD-5 (Rev. 6-17-70)
*U. s. GPO: 1972 - 456-977
File
164-81
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Class.
Caso No.
Lost Serial
Date b7C

Serial No.
GPO: 1972 - 456-977
File
164-81
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Caso No.
Lost Serial
Date b7C

Serial No.	 Pending	 Closed Description of Serial	Date Charged
Serials 702 thru 1919 now filed
into 164-81-Sub. R	Misc. Letter File

Employee
RECHARGE
Dote
To
From
Initials of Clerk
Date
Dote Charged
Employee
Location
DB COOPER-46017NR 002 PD PLAIN 6:10 PM NITEL 12-11-71 RMB
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP
NORJACK
SUSPECT:
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RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
Employee
Location
DB COOPER-46017NR 002 PD PLAIN 6:10 PM NITEL 12-11-71 RMB
TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP
NORJACK
SUSPECT:
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RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
DETERMINED TO BE
PORTLAND. E
WERE IN AREA OF
WASHINGTON, WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, TWENTYSEVEN, AND TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE. DEPARTED PORTLAND, NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE.
EMPLOYER,
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STATED
WAS AT WORK ON
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR AND TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYONE. HAS MINOR TRAFFIC TICKET WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE. NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE. PERSONAL APPEARANCE VARIES GREATLY FROM DESCRIPTION OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT.
PENDING. b6 b7C
END DCA
Eliminate
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-1078 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. GERIAUIDE OUML FILED OX DEC 10 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-4601812/6/71
AERTEL
AIRMAIL
SUSP

TO:	SAC,	PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305.
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
no:
Two whito matos chocked into a motel in a remote area of Cowlitz County,
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00:
SEATTLE
no:
Two whito matos chocked into a motel in a remote area of Cowlitz County, Washington at three a.m. November 26, 1971. The person who registered was ៛ who gave an address of 2 Portland, Oregon and ho
b6 ₱ b7C stated ho and his companion were going
and doparted in to morning on November 26. 1971. described as Whito male, who woro
in area of subject's dropzone unexplained.
*
LEADS # PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Conduct arrest check regarding to
b6 determine further descriptivo information and obtain photograph. b7C
não 
2 -- Portland 2 - Seattlo TJM/s1b (4)
& Mica at
DB COOPER-46019
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164-81-204
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1 b7CNR 004 PD PLAIN 1:55 PM URGENT 12-13-71 GEO TO: . SEATTLE (164-81)
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NORJACK.
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO PORTLAND DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT:
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AND BELIEVES HE BEARS NO
RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S SKETCH, ALSO HE IS TRUSTED EMPLOYEE.
SUSPECT, WAS WORKING NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE UNTIL AFTER FIVE P.M., b6
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AND BELIEVES HE BEARS NO
RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S SKETCH, ALSO HE IS TRUSTED EMPLOYEE. PENDING
END
164-81-1129 +b6
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ORARCHEDINDEXED .. SERIALIZED 1023 FILED DEC 1/3 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 1820 1
DB COOPER-46020 12/6/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC,	PORTLAD	(164-41)
FROM:	SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Soattlo
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SurP
V
Ro: Sub. UNSUB (Sub.
Information developod in the Seattle Division that a.
Portland, telophone particulary, tho stated that he knows a lookalike for the composite photograph. He did not give the name of the sub- ject who he feels is a lookalike and visits
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He also remarked that this subject
LEADS PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Tirowith contact at
locato mentioned above. Sccuro name of his suspect and conduct appropriate investigation to identify.
give the name of the sub- ject who he feels is a lookalike and visits
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He also remarked that this subject
LEADS PORTLAND At Portland, Oregon
Tirowith contact at
locato mentioned above. Sccuro name of his suspect and conduct appropriate investigation to identify.
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são
@ TJM/sIb - Portland Seattle (4) 1000 Searches Sc: 's.ised
UR
$
164-81-705
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DB COOPER-46021

FBI
Date:	1/3/72

Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRETL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 12/13/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) copies of investigative insert regarding interview of Also enclosed for Seattle is one group photograph supplied by Vancouver, Washington. 1
, 2- Seattle (Enc. 3) Pead : 2 1A(53)
2- Portland
RKB : csm (4)
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16-1-81-1793

SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZED 21Z .... FILED
JAN	6197266

Approved:
Sent
M
Special Agent in Charge
15
* U.
FILED
JAN	6197266

Approved:
Sent
M
Special Agent in Charge
15
* U. S. GOVE DB COOPER-46022SE 164-81 PD 164-41 RKB : csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special at Milwaukie, Oregon:
Agent
On December 29, 1971, Imperial Carpet Mills, Milwaukie, Oregon, advised that was not in the group photograph displayed to him. He indicated he had not seen or heard from in about eight years at b6 which time he was working as in the b7C television series in Los Angeles. had no b7D
additional information concerning the location of
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164-81-1972
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 3 JAN C6 1972 ERI- SEATTLE
DB COOPER-4602312-13-71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO	: SẮC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT - SUSPECT - b7C b7D
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Be Portland tel to Seattle 12-6-71.
Enclosed for Portland is one group photograph
supplied by Vancouver, Washington.
SẮC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT - SUSPECT - b7C b7D
b6
Be Portland tel to Seattle 12-6-71.
Enclosed for Portland is one group photograph
supplied by Vancouver, Washington. b6 was interviewed
On November 27. 1971.
b7C b7D
by Bureau Agent at
Washington. During the interview was exhibited a
group photograph which had been supplied by as well as a composite of the UXSUB. was not exhibited a group of mug shots; however, he may have assumed the photo was & mug shot.
It should be noted that the enclosed photograph is the personal property of b6
Vancouver, Washington, and he has requested its return when we are through with it.
b7C
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT MILWAUKEE, OREGON Till exhibit enclosed photograph to to
b6 determine if he can identify b7C b7D
2 - Portland (Enclosure 1) 3 - Seattle XDS/ks# (5)
164-81-7165 b6 b7c
DB COOPER-46024NR 004 PD PLAIN 1:04 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2P -
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
004 PD PLAIN 1:04 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 2P -
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. X X b6 b7C b7D
WASHINGTON, ADVISED HE WAS INTERVIEWED BY TWO FBI AGENTS FROM LONGVIEW ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, AND SHOWN 'A NUMBER OF "MUG SHOTS". HE NOW BELIEVES THAT "MUG SHOT" IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THOSE SHOWN TO HIM MIGHT BE IDENTICAL TO ONE
b6 b7C b7D
HE DESCRIBED
AS ABOUT FIVE FEET TEN OR ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE POUNDS, DARK, AND IN HIS
END PAGE ONE
164-81-708. b6 b7C
OK
B
SEARCHED ........ INDEREC SERIALIZED __ FILED DEC 6 1971 FUI - SEATTLE
PLANNING
DB COOPER-46025 NR002 OC PLAIN 115PM URGENT 12-8-71 EPM TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) -P-
UNSUB, AXA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING AND EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. RE:
.
b6 b7C
RE OKLAHOMA CITY TEL, DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST. DISCONTINUE RE POSSIBLE SUSPECT AS HIS ATTENDANCE b6 b7C
AT
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, VERIFIED.
DISCONTINUE RE POSSIBLE SUSPECT AS HIS ATTENDANCE b6 b7C
AT
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, VERIFIED. END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-866 b6
SEARCHED .... eww INDEXED
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DEC 8 1971
Jag FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46027NR003 OC PLAIN 33 1PM 12-7-71 URGENT DWM TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) (P) I P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA- HIJACKING AND EXTORTION. 00-SEATTLE. RE
RE LAS VEGAS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OKLA. CITY DEC.
SIX LAST.
RECORDS
SHOW
BORN
CREDIT CHECK
REVEALS
. RESIDING
AS OF
LEAD.
¥ WILL DETERMINE IF
PRESENTLY RESIDING
AND HIS WHEREABOUTS ON
b6
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C
NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST.
ENDVAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-762 b6 b7C
SEARCHED ....______ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ALILEDO DEC/ 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB COOPER-46028 NRº 008 LV PLAIN 1153 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB
TO SEATTLE OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM LAS VEGAS 164160
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
SERIALIZED ALILEDO DEC/ 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB COOPER-46028 NRº 008 LV PLAIN 1153 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB
TO SEATTLE OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM LAS VEGAS 164160
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
RE BUAIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES NOVEMBER TWO NINE LAST. ON DEC. SİX INSTANT, SGT. , LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVISED HIS INFORMANT WHO HAS FURNISHED RELIABLE -INFORMATION IN PAST, SAW ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UMSUB AND STATED BEARS STRONG RESEMBLANCE to REPORTEDLY
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OKLAHOMA CITY AT TULSA REVIEW RECORDS
b6 b7C
AND OBTAIN BIRTH DATE AND BACKGROUND ON ALSO CRIMI 164-81-71
CHECK. END PAGE ONE
av
Lead
CEARCHED ........ INDEXED. SERIALIZED_ Q=FILED DEC 8 1971
1
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-46029OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1002 EDITKW GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 105-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE:
12/14/71
b6 b7C
was contacted at
b6
,
Seattle and was shown
b7C b7D
photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE:
12/14/71
b6 b7C
was contacted at
b6
,
Seattle and was shown
b7C b7D
photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
3.HAROLD LEE DOWELL, SUB 61
4. JOHN GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69
5. WILLIAM F. JOHNSTON, SUB 27
8. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
9. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER, SUB 133
SUB J
b6 b7C
2. MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5. HERMAN LEWIS JONES
FLIM
2-164-81
cc
11
CNG
13
164-81-1168
b6
SEARCHED
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INDEXED. SERIALIZED
DEC 1 41971 FBI-SEATTLE
1000
3010-10%
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-46031
b6
b7C SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/9/71
SA
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Ro Portland tel to Seattle, 12/6/71.
AT WASHINGTON
b6 b7C
On 12/8/71, records of the
PD reflected the following information concerning
b6 b7C
These records reflected the following description:
Name
b6
Race
White Male
b7C
Sex
Ago
DOB
POB
Height
6V2W
Weight
185#
Hair
Black/Gray (Balding)
Eyes
Brown
SSAN
Address Occupation
164-81-981
Person to Notify
PTS (2)
DB COOPER-46032
今
b6 b7CSE 164-81 PTS
13
A photograph was obtained from the PD
description:
Name
b6
Race
White Male
b7C
Sex
Ago
DOB
POB
Height
6V2W
Weight
185#
Hair
Black/Gray (Balding)
Eyes
Brown
SSAN
Address Occupation
164-81-981
Person to Notify
PTS (2)
DB COOPER-46032
今
b6 b7CSE 164-81 PTS
13
A photograph was obtained from the PD of b6 b7C 1
on
It should be noted the photograph was taken appears extremely
On 12/8/71. an attempt was made to contact
at however, this residence was vacant.
b6 b7C
On 12/8/71.
advised he is
on several occasions HA
said
presently resides at He said he could not state where had no knowledge of
was on 11/24/71, and he
On 12/8/71;
advised he had no knowledge of the captioned matter, and added he b6 . He said he was in b7C had never
It should be noted that appeared as has photograph almost completely bald, and he is 6/2" huxt which is 2" taller than the Unsub is described.
b6 b7C
stated he had
.
DB COOPER-46033
- 2 - IR 006 PD PLAIN 4:54 PM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: - PORTLAND- - (164-41)- (P) 19
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTI AND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
- (P) 19
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTI AND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
b6
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WASHINGTON, AS OF
HE,
HAS WASHINGTON DRIVER'S LICENSE END
TIM FB I SEATTLE
GA
164-81 -792 b6 b7C
y
BRANCHER -... INDEXED SERIALIZED. Q
FILSD DEC 7 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
220
DB COOPER-460341.
NR 016 PD PLAIN
10:14 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
b6 UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
b7C
ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE,
b6 .
, OREGON, STATED
b7C b7D
RESEMBLES ARTISTS DRAWING OF SUBJECT.
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS IN
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, TWO HUNDRED TO
b6
b7C
TWO HUNDRED TEN POUNDS,
YEARS, BROWN HAIR, RESEMBLES
DRAWING EXCEPT AND SOFT SPOKEN. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT , OREGON END TIM FBI SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46035
164-81-718 b6 b7C · CLR
ON
Less
SEARCHED ....___ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ______ FILED. DEC 6 1971 E81 - SEATTLE
Determine whether at12/20/71
AIRTAL
AIRMAIL
TO
$
BAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
ElAR 
Re Detroit
DEC 6 1971 E81 - SEATTLE
Determine whether at12/20/71
AIRTAL
AIRMAIL
TO
$
BAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
ElAR 
Re Detroit airtel to Butte, 12/2/71. The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT BOINE, IDAHO
On 12/13/71.
advised that
18
blom of
Hestated that
Boise, Idaho, and is a skydiver.
has telephone
He stated
1
was on duty on 11/23 and 24/71. working the entire day shift on both days. He stated was not on duty on 11/25/71, inasmuch as that was Thanksgiving Day.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (AM) 2 - Butto LBD/jrd (4)
164-81-1401 Az Um 215
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DB COOPER-46036
b6 b7C
b6 b7C12/2/71
AIRTEL

TO:	SAC, BUTTE
FROM :	SAC, DETROIT	(164-115)	(P)

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING (00: SEATTLE)
Re Seattle teletype to Bureau, 11/29/71.
On 12/1/71, Detective Wayne State University Police, Detroit, Michigan, telephone number , advised that he observed a composite drawing of Unaub in a local Detroit newspaper recently.
On 12/1/71, Detective Wayne State University Police, Detroit, Michigan, telephone number , advised that he observed a composite drawing of Unaub in a local Detroit newspaper recently. He mentioned that it closely resembled Boise Idaho, telephone He BR Ind EhaE 8
1
a
He mentioned that Fits the description with exception of age, as he is about and Unsub's age was given in the article as mid-40's. He had no specific reason for suspecting
-
LEAD
BUTTE
AT BOISE, IDAHO:
Will conduct investigation to determine if b6
, Boise, should be considered b7C
a suspect in this matter.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS. 
2 - Butte 2/- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Detroit FJG/dl1 (6)
Baise handling 7'
164-81-722 +
1
DB COOPER-46037
b6
b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EP TO UNCLAS
Date
5/28/80
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM C, DALLAS (164-1928) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJACK (A)
00: SEATTLE Bufile: 164-2111
Sub 448 P.
Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EP TO UNCLAS
Date
5/28/80
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM C, DALLAS (164-1928) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJACK (A)
00: SEATTLE Bufile: 164-2111
Sub 448 P.I
Re Dallas teletype to Seattle and Portland, 4/10/80.
Enclosed for Seattle is the original of a letter
from (protect identity) relating his knowledge of a possible Norjack subject.
Enclosed for Portland is a copy of the aforementioned letter.
made available to SA
On 5/22/80. (protect identity) a letter setting
forth the facts of a meeting he had with As was, supposedly, on his deathbed at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas (he did not die and is now reportedly living somewhere in Arizona), Howard Hubble, a friend of
and a
had
visit while he was in the hospital. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) Meld 2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 2 - Dallas
(6)
164-81-813
SEARCHIL SERIALIZ
115 22 190
Per
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
DB COOPER-46038
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b6 ৳7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6 b7c Airtel Routine
FBI PRECEDENCE: DL 164-1928
While was in a delirious state. he told
that his
› , hijacked a plane and got away with $200,000.
b6 ৳7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6 b7c Airtel Routine
FBI PRECEDENCE: DL 164-1928
While was in a delirious state. he told
that his
› , hijacked a plane and got away with $200,000.
has declined a personal interview with
Agents as he is in
Hubble spends a great deal and does not
of his time at wish Hubble to know that the FBI as Hubble has been in contact with and would most likely inform of the FBI's interest in him.
Due to Hubble's he will not be interviewed until requested by the › Seattle Division.
2*
DB COOPER-46039
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C DLOCCS 101232IZ AR SE PD DE DL R 1022062 APR 30 FM FBI DALLAS (164-1923) (P). TO FOI SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE TO FBI PORTLAND (INFO) ROUTINE. BT
SUB 3,0 48 b6 b7C
UNCLAS NORJACK (A), 00: SEATTLE. (BUFILE: 164-2!11)
ON APRIL 9, 1980, . (PROTECT IDENTITY),
b6 , BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS, PHONE
?
b7C b7D
PROTECT IDENTITY),
ADVISED FAD BEEN AT THE DEATH BED OF AT THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL IN DALLAS WHEN HE MUNOLED (WHILE IN A DELIRIOUS STATE)
THAI
WAS D.B. COOPER.
, HAD
b6
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৳
.
CLAIR F. YOUNG IS D.B. COOPER ACCORDING TO
+ SHE b6
BASED THIS ON THE COMMENTS MADE TO
BEFORE
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DB COOPER-46044
b6 b7C
COOPER ACCORDING TO
+ SHE b6
BASED THIS ON THE COMMENTS MADE TO
BEFORE
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DB COOPER-46044
b6 b7C
16-1-81-83-48PAGE TVO DE DL. 0006 UNCLAS (DL 164-1923) HE DIED AND COMMENTS MADE BY HOWARD J. HUBBELL, b6 b7C OF THE WHO NOW RESIDES IN BRECKENRIDGE. b7D
HUBBELL WAS RECENTLY RELEASED FROM FEDERAL PRISON AFTER SERVING TWELVE YEARS OF A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR SENTENCE FOR BANK ROBBERY, (THE BANK WAS IN PUGET SOUND). ALSO WERE HIS TWO PARTNERS. ONE WAS b6
b7C ৳7D
COULD NOT REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE OTHER ROBBER.
b6
HAD IXFORMED HUBBELL
b7C b7D THAT IF HE EVER COMMITTED A CRIME, HE WOULD PLAN IT'SO AS ROY IO
BE RECOGNIZED AND, AS HE WAS A ,. HE
COULD AFFORD TO VAIS TO SPEND THE MONEY UNTIL AFTER THE INCIDENT HAD LONG BEEN FORGOTTEN,
HUBBELL SAID - THE COMPOSITE OF D.B. COOPER IN THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER CLOSELY RESENSLED THAT. OF CLAIR F. YOUNG.
DALLAS AT DALLAS, TEXAS,: REVIEW PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL RECORDS
RE TO DETERMINE IDENTIFYING DATA AND NAME AND b6 ৳7C b7D
ADDRESS OF +
AY BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS, WILL INTERVIEW HOWARD J.
DALLAS AT DALLAS, TEXAS,: REVIEW PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL RECORDS
RE TO DETERMINE IDENTIFYING DATA AND NAME AND b6 ৳7C b7D
ADDRESS OF +
AY BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS, WILL INTERVIEW HOWARD J. HUBDELL, RE
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
DB COOPER-46045PAGE THREE DE DL 0006 . UNCLAS (OL 164-1928) ADDITIONAL LEADS WILL BE SET OUT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN.
20246
DB COOPER-46046x AIRTEL
3/31/80

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-91)
FROM:	SAC, DALLAS (164-1928)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK (A) 00: SEATTLE
BUFILE: 164-2111

(P)
448
On 3/27/80.
Breckenridge, Texas,
(Protect Identity) , telephonically advised FBI, had recently visited a friend,
Dallas
at Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas. stated was on his "death bed" and while in a delirious state, informed of the identity of D. B. Cooper. stated she would like to discuss this matter with an FBI Agent.
LEADS
DALLAS
AT BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS. Will contact regarding information provided by at Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
LEADS
DALLAS
AT BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS. Will contact regarding information provided by at Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
2.
Seattle 2 - Dallas
64-81-8322 SEARCHED SERIALIZE
7
DB COOPER-46047
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rov. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype Facsimile
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority
"BI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFTO UNCLAS
Dato
12/14/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, PHOENIX (164-571) (RUC)
MB.a
WEG
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HIJACKING (A)
00: SEATTLE
Re PX telephone call from SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to
Seattle, Supervisor
on 11/21/79, and Phoenix
telephone call to Portland, SA RALPH HIMMELSBACH, on 12/5/79.
Enclosed for Seattle are the following documents:
dated
1. Two original letters addressed to
both signed
.
2. One original envelope addressed to
3. Original and one copy of an FD-302 and interview notes concerning the receipt of the letters and envelope from
4.
Original and one copy of an FD-302 and interview notes concerning the receipt of the letters and envelope from
4. Two copies of an insert re investigation conducted at Phoenix, Arizona.
5. Xerox copy of 2 - Seattle (Enc. 8)/ 2 - Portland (Enc. 8) 2 ~ Phoenix
(4)
164-21-8192
b6
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uCXED 1LED
MALIZ
7 1974
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Approved: Transmitted
(Number)
Per DB COOPER-46048
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D PX 164-571
Enclosed for Portland is one copy each of the above letters, envelope, news item and two copies of the FD-302 and two copies of the insert.
៛ current residence Arizona, telephone number has been extremely difficult to interview on a personal basis. As mentioned in the enclosed insert, she is extremely fearful
During the dictation of this communication, telephonically advised the true name of
is as follows:
September, 1979, address and was due and would be living in .
In the event leads are set forth to interview regarding his possible knowledge of the NORJAK case, it is imperative that identity as the original source of this information not be disclosed in any
In the event leads are set forth to interview regarding his possible knowledge of the NORJAK case, it is imperative that identity as the original source of this information not be disclosed in any manner. It is to be noted that
No further investigation in this matter is deemed necessary at Phoenix, Arizona, at this time, and case should be placed in RUC status.
2*
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
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DB COOPER-46049PX 164-571
: 1
The following investigatin was conducted by SA at Phoenix, Arizona:
On November 21, 1979, , U. S. Probation and Parole Office, Phoenix, Arizona, furnished the following information concerning the possible identity of "D. B. COOPER," the person who hijacked a Portland to Seattle Northwest Airlines jet in 1971. has been supervising a parolee named WARREN DAVID SMITH, a white male, date of birth December 2, 1916, FBI Number 977-833. SMITH is an old-time bank robber whose criminal career began in 1935.
WARREN DAVID SMITH was paroled on May 10, 1978, from his latest bank robbery conviction from the Federal Detention Center at Florence, Arizona. SMITH absconded from his parole on or about September 15, 1979, while living in Mesa, Arizona.
May 10, 1978, from his latest bank robbery conviction from the Federal Detention Center at Florence, Arizona. SMITH absconded from his parole on or about September 15, 1979, while living in Mesa, Arizona.
In November, 1979, read a recent newspaper article recalling the anniversary of the Northwest Airline hijacking in the State of Washington.
recalled after reading the article, which she had read
and remembered the name "D. B. COOPER."
The are dated April 3rd and April 17th respectively and were apparently received by WARREN DAVID SMITH in April, 1978, prior to his parole from the Federal Detention Center at Florence.
told were signed "JACK" b6 b7C b7D
and were written by another convict whose true name is HOWARD HUBBEL (phonetic), who uses the alias, "JACK HUBBEL. "
stated were found in an envelope bearing the return address and name of a third prisoner, who at the time was incarcerated at Folsom Prison in California. The envelope bore the name and also located in the same envelope was a Xerox copy of an earlier newspaper item detailing the events of the hijacking.
DB COOPER-46050
b6
b7c b7D
b6 b7C
16-1-81-819Km
56 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D FD-302 [REV.
DB COOPER-46050
b6
b7c b7D
b6 b7C
16-1-81-819Km
56 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 12/4/79
1 who requested strict confiden- , Arizona, telephone
tiality number , came to the Major Fraud Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Building, Phoenix, Arizona, and made available the following-described letters:
Letter Number J: Dated
(no year) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
Letter Number 2: Dated
(no year ) to:
This letter is handwritten, two pages of white lined paper, written on both sides.
One envelope addressed to
with a return.
The letter is postmarked P.M. 15 May, 1978.
advised that she would telephonically contact SA JOSEPH C. KELLY to further explain and discusss the letters which she has made available.
Se 164-81-8190

Interviewed on 11/28/79 ot Phoenix, Arizona	Få. # -Phoenix 164-5.21
by SA. Dote dictated	12/4/79

2
This document contains neither
21
by SA. Dote dictated	12/4/79

2
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the-#81 .. N is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB COOPER-46052
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)

FBI
Date:	5/4/78

448
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'Tronsmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Precedence!

TO	: SAC,	PHOENIX (164-472)
FROM	: SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81) (Sub 448) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE (164-2111)
Re :
CLAIR YOUNG
SUB NO. 448
Re Phoenix airtel to Seattle, dated 4/26/78.
For the information of the Phoenix and Dallas Divisions, H. J. HUBBELL has previously contacted the FBI concerning this matter.
For the information of the Phoenix and Dallas Divisions, H. J. HUBBELL has previously contacted the FBI concerning this matter. CLAIR YOUNG has been processed and eliminated as a suspect in this matter. In view of this fact, no further investigation will be conducted con- cerning CLAIR YOUNG or H. J. HUBBELL at this time.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 - Phoenix (164-472) 1 - Dallas (164-191) ( Info) 3'- Seattle (164-81) (Sub 448)
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Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M l'or
CÁKY : 1975 41 - 190 092
DB COOPER-46053 TRANSMIS VIA:
₮ 'EDENCE:
CLASSIFICA: 
Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET ₾ __ Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL EPTO CLEAR
Date
4/26/78
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-NEW) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
D. B. COOPER,
HIGHJACKING, 11/24/71
00: SE
Qin Jong
Enclosed for Seattle and Dallas is one copy each of envelope and contents from H. J. KUBBELD, 3150 Horton Road, Fort Worth, Texas, to WARREN D.
COOPER,
HIGHJACKING, 11/24/71
00: SE
Qin Jong
Enclosed for Seattle and Dallas is one copy each of envelope and contents from H. J. KUBBELD, 3150 Horton Road, Fort Worth, Texas, to WARREN D. SMITH, Post Office Box H07671- 147, Florence, Arizona. 
On 4/25/78,
៛ Federal Detention Center, Florence, Arizona, provided a copy of the enclosure. He advised it arrived in the mail on Thursday, 4/20/78, or Friday, 4/21/78.
He continued, the guard noted this particular letter due to the newspaper clipping that was enclosed. The guard then read the letter, made copies, and sent the original on to the inmate in a normal manner so the inmate would not be aware of its interception.
The Phoenix file in this matter has apparently been destroyed, consequently Phoenix is not setting specific leads for Dallas and will not interview inmate WARREN D. SMITH, Federal Detention Center, Florence, Arizona, until advised to do so by Seattle.
SEATTLE 5 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Dallas (Enc. 1) 2 - Phoenix
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[ Airtel 
FBI SECRET
472 PX 164-NEW
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Read the enclosure and set appropriate leads.
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DB COOPER-46055 448
3150 Hartan And. Ft.Worth. Tr. 1 76119
PM
12 APR 1978
Dianen D. Smith. . P. O. Box H1 07671 - 147 Florence, Conzona 85232
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MAY 2 19/8
FOI-SEATTLE
SEARCHED
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DEVELOPMENT
DB COOPER-4605617th april
Fear Harrin : Received your many welcome letter where weamie ind from ony josé on The gate. You did you have The caseworker nosemaine. It is nearly underenable the people they make caseworkers ..
i'm a good situation here. Lova persone doing the time one for the change in het for Last Saturday Savent Playing for an hour one !: Saturday Sud Din 5
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Lova persone doing the time one for the change in het for Last Saturday Savent Playing for an hour one !: Saturday Sud Din 5
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home a hundred miles. Itis aune different ham The big places.
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DB COOPER-46057SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
7/9/74
SAC, KANSAS CITY (164-80) -RUC-
NORJACK BUFILE 164-2111 00 SE 
Re Kansas City airtel to Bureau, 5/30/72. The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
On 7/2/74, HOWARD J. HUBBELL, inmate, U.S. Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas #84333-132, stated that he is more and more convinced that his crime partner is the man who per- petrated this skyjacking. He stated that his crime partner, always used the alias D.
Leavenworth, Kansas #84333-132, stated that he is more and more convinced that his crime partner is the man who per- petrated this skyjacking. He stated that his crime partner, always used the alias D. B. COOPER or and that at one time, he suggested that they hijack an airplane. The plan was that he would go into the aircraft and hijack it, telling the authorities to deliver money to HUBBELL who would be on the ground. When the money was given to HUBBELL, HUBBELL would tell him and the airplane would be released. HUBBELL stated that he told his crime partner that this was stupid, but his crime partner said that it was not his idea, but it was the idea of his CLAIR YOUNG, who owns a restaurant in Richland, Washington.
HUBBELL stated that he has seen a Saga Magazine that had a composite picture of D. B. COOPER, the skyjacker, and he is sure that it is CLAIR YOUNG. He stated that he is willing to write a letter to CLAIR YOUNG and get his signature and also that YOUNG would confess to him. He stated that he believes his crime partner. · and is now living in .
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HUBBELL stated that he is more than willing to assist the FBI in this matter, as he is absolutely positive that this
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HUBBELL stated that he is more than willing to assist the FBI in this matter, as he is absolutely positive that this person, YOUNG, was D. B. COOPER. 164-81-6298 2. Seattle I Kansas City WAW: SSS (3)
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DB COOPER-46062
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b6 b7CKC 164-80 In view of the referenced airtel, no further investigation is being conducted at this time by the Kansas City Division.
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DB COOPER-46063 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 14 MAY 1H1 EDITION GSA FPMA (11 CFA) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00 :SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based
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of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to He advised that he could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based
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LMH (17) 2-164-81 1 each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY
61 HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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J MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
Eliminate
96 DOUGLAS COOPER
163 RALPH V. GALOPE
RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER
145 PETER A. PARLO
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DB COOPER-46064OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
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3. HAROLD LEE DOWELL, SUB 61 4. JOHN GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69 S.WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON SUB 27
8. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
9. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER, SUB 133
SUB J
2. NORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5. HERMAN LEWIS JONES
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NORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5. HERMAN LEWIS JONES
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IMA
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-46065NR 021 LA PLAIN 554PM NITEL 12-16-71 TDH TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) IP :
Eleme
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND ST. LOUIS, TWELVE FOURTEEN LAST.
RE: SUSPECT
LOS ANGELES LOCATED
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OBSERVED
BY BUAGENT AND HAS LONG HAIR, APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT IN LENGTH, AND A MUSTACHE. HE-IS A DATE OF BIRTH OF S
YEARS OLD WITH b6 b7C
FIVE FEET SEVEN INCH
TALL, WEIGHT ONE SIX ZERO POUNDS. DOES NOT BEAR CLOSE RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB."
NO FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN BY LOS ANGELES RE
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SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED .1114 FILED. DEC 1.0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-46072NR 004 LA PLAIN 1222PM URGENT 12-14-71 CXF TO ST. LOUIS SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAX.
0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-46072NR 004 LA PLAIN 1222PM URGENT 12-14-71 CXF TO ST. LOUIS SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAX.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO LOS ANGELES AND ST. LOUIS, DECEMBER EIGHT LAST.
RE SUSPECT
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IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT INVESTIGATION HAS DETERMINED.
CORRECT SPELLING FOR SUSPECT IS AS PREVIOUSLY SET FORTH.
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INVESTIGATION AT LOS ANGELES HAS LOCATED
ADVISES
IS
YEARS OLD, HAS LONG HAIR, AND
HE PROVIDED AN ADDRESS FOR LOS ANGELES
CORROBORATING INFORMATION FURNISHED ST. LOUIS DISCONTINUE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. PENDING.
END JJT FBI SEATTLE
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SEARCHED.JANA INDEXED, SERIALIZED_/\BLEDE DEG 1 4 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 9
DB COOPER-46073SL-17 (Rev. 4-17-70)
HANDLE AS AIRTEL
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/9/71
SÁC, ST. LOUIS (
164-63
(P)
UKBU8; aks. DAN COOPER NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO BRAITIK, 11/24/71 CAA -- HIJACKING; XXTORTION 00: 8%
References SK Teletype to LA dated 12/8/71. NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilfan) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilfan) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC. St. Louis, Mo., and reviewed on by Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting pertinent information. Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriction stamped thereon, are copies of self- explanatory documents from NPRC files .. Personnel, NPRC(FinNing(Military) Personnel Records Branch, Netwareodrioistice Berry
Procesoira Conter, SLMO, advised on 12/9/72 . no record on' b6 b7C
could be located on basis of information furnished. In event ad- ditional Identifying or descriptive data becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC (civilian or military) records should be submitted. Data needed includes: date and place of birth, name utilized in employment or military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or employment, department employing individual, specific organization to which assigned with date of assignment, and Social Security number.
includes: date and place of birth, name utilized in employment or military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or employment, department employing individual, specific organization to which assigned with date of assignment, and Social Security number. File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed promptly when located. File was not located at (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC. SLMO, and should be located at
Lead: Office record located your division. Handle review. For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
Remarkst 
2 - Seattle
1 - St. Louis
WDOLUdg
(3)
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DB COOPER-46074ÆRØ14 SE PLAIN 10:32 PM URGENT 12/8/71 DCA
TO LOS ANGELES (164-497) ST. LOUIS FROM SEATTLE (164-81) IP UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE.
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AN INDIVIDUAL AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, HAS ADVISED THAT , RESEMBLES COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
00: SE.
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AN INDIVIDUAL AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, HAS ADVISED THAT , RESEMBLES COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
LAST KNOWN TO RESIDE IN
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OBTAIN PHOTO FOR ELIMINATION. ST. LOUIS - FOR BACK-
GROUND. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. - P - END NEE FBI LOS AGELES CLR
DB COOPER-46075
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FBI
Date:
12/2/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext of code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
SUBJ :
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
Auf 3
ReBTnitel to Anchorage 11/29//1, reANlet to
Seattle 11/30/71; reSElet vo Albany 11/30/71.
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original
and four coping of fate separate investigative inserts
relating to
ED MAYFIELD First Name Unknown)
Last Name Unknown
LEADS SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington
Lub
For the Information of Seattle Division since Anchorage Division is not fully aware of the
ED MAYFIELD First Name Unknown)
Last Name Unknown
LEADS SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington
Lub
For the Information of Seattle Division since Anchorage Division is not fully aware of the investigation conducted in this matter and since an evaluation is not possible on the "Look alike" information as reported herein leads are being left to the discretion of the office o origin.
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164-81-734
fã
Approved: 5/20
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
A U. L. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1976-413-125
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ANCHORAGE DIVISION
At Anchorage, Alaska
Will report results of investigation being conducted at Fairbanks, Alaska, and any additional information received by Anchorage Division.
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DB COOPER-46077AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 1
RE:
On November 20, 2071
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He advised that he observed the sketch of the hijacker in the evening newspaper of Anchorage and thinks that the sketch bears a striking resemblance to a person he once knew in L He said his acquaintance was
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He stated that he was furnishing this information only on the basis of a
and thinks that the sketch bears a striking resemblance to a person he once knew in L He said his acquaintance was
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had no additional information.
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RE:
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RE:
On November 30. 1071
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He stated that he was furnishing this information only on the
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acquaintance was
He stated that he was furnishing this information only on the basis of a similarity between and the composite drawing of the hijacker.
had no additional information.
DB COOPER-46080
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b6 b7C b7D OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY IHR EDITION 'GSA SPMA ( CFR) NI-JM UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
i
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: DEC 3 0 1971
FROM :
SẮC, NEWARK (164-196) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Rät Suspect
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Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies each of two Investigative Inserts revealing investigation conducted at Newark, New Jersey.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
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DB COOPER-460811 NK 164-196 FLG/1af
The following investigation was conducted by Special at Newark, New Jersey, on December 7, b6 b7C
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Upon examination of the REA Express Office at Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey, a poster was observed hanging on the wall
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Agent 1971+
Upon examination of the REA Express Office at Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey, a poster was observed hanging on the wall depicting an individual skydiving with a package strapped on his back. Also on the poster were the words, "Rea Air Express Rides Again".
Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey, advised that the poster is part of a nationwide advertising campaign stated that this particular poster has been displayed at his facility since above May of this year and that similar posters are displayed in all Rea Express Offices throughout the country and on many of Rea Express trucks.
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DB COOPER-4608212/1/71
AIRTEL
REGISTERED MAIL
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TO:
BAC, SEATTLE
THOM :
SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
YLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
On 11/27/71 an individual identifying himself
88
៛ advised BA that he had geon & poster at the Newark Terminal in the REA Express facility which depicted an individual sky diving with a load on his back.
YLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
On 11/27/71 an individual identifying himself
88
៛ advised BA that he had geon & poster at the Newark Terminal in the REA Express facility which depicted an individual sky diving with a load on his back.
He stated that after the recent hijacking in the northwest where an unknown individual apparently jumped from a plane with $200, 000 ransom he thought this particular poster should be brought to the attention of the FBI. He stated he though perhaps might be responsible for this crime.
Newark should furnish Seattle information con- corning the poster at the Newark Terminal of REA Express in order that proper consideration may be given this matter.
Q - Seattle 2 - Newark 1 - Atlanta RRP/118 (5)
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ASAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
2/11/72
SA
Generated
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re: Suspect!
On January 7, 1972,
FAA, Seattle, was contacted concerning any records he may have in connection with .
advised that he would obtain all available b6 b7C
information concerning by January 10, 1971.
On January 10, 1971, provided the following information:
had has student pilot's certificate revoked in 1966.
On January 10, 1971, provided the following information:
had has student pilot's certificate revoked in 1966. for low flying violation. His address at this time was Portland, Oregon.
The following is a description obtained from FAA records :

Name:
Race:	White
Sex:	Male
DOB:
Height:	6'5"
Weight:	186 pounds
Hair:	Black
Eyes :	Blue

Due to the large descrepancy between the height as
described by witnesses to the hijack with that of
it is felt that the suspect should be eliminated. 164-81-2225-
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DB COOPER-46086SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; WW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
On 12/1/71.
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DB COOPER-46086SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; WW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
On 12/1/71.
provided the following information:
He feels that could be the hijacker.
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resembles the artist's conception of the captioned UNSUB. did look Latin if he was well tanned and He is a nervous smoker but cannot remember
the brand of cigarettes. believes that b6
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from A The following description of
was obtained
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Name :
Race :
white
Sex :
Male
Age:
35-36 (looks older)
Height:
6' to 6'1"
Weight:
175-185 1bs.
Build:
Slender to average
Hair:
Dark brown
Byes :
Brown IA (54) also provided a photo of
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and has no idea of his present whereabouts.
GET :k1b (3)

THUCALL FILED
SERIALIZED
FBI-SEATTLE

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DB COOPER-46087
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LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
Contact FAA, Seattle, for information concerning b6 present location.
FBI-SEATTLE

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DB COOPER-46087
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b6
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LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
Contact FAA, Seattle, for information concerning b6 present location.
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DB COOPER-46088 FD-302 (REV. 3.17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/13/71
Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that and wanted to rent a room on November 28, 1971 to December 5, 1971. advised
that he had no room available and sent them to the El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
further advised that he understood cither DOTY eft the El Centro Motel on November 30, 1971, but he did not know which one left. stated that , left
the individual which stayed, cither the motel on December 2, 1971.
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SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH WY
by
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SA
MARK
MRR-fmr
Doto diciolad
12/10/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the #81. It is the property of the #81 and Is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the #81 and Is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB COOPER-46089FO-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole
12/13/71
, El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that checked into the El
Centro Motel on November 28, 1971. left the stated that either motel on November 29. 1971 but she did not know which was . further stated that the individual left the motel on
who stayed, either December 2, 1971.
When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall, brown hair, and was dressed in mechanic coverall clothing.
Since is described as 5' 10%" tall, 170 lbs.,
blond hair probably left the motel on November 29, 1971.
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Daytona Beach, Florida
On at
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SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH 7.18
by
S1 164-81-8132-
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Date dilated
12/10/71
DB COOPER-46090
This darument canning nelthar recommandations ane conclusions of the FBI.
18
by
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Filo @ JK-164 1:00-15 b6 SA ARR MRR-fmx
Date dilated
12/10/71
DB COOPER-46090
This darument canning nelthar recommandations ane conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency:
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
9-20-72
ACTING SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63) ₽
b6 b7C
NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re St. Louis teletype, 8-24-72 and Indianapolis teletype, 8-25-72.
RE:
aka 334
of +
64-81-1A b6 b7C
Enclosed for Seattle are eight colored photographs
Seattle will display photograph to appropriate witnesses. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 8) 2 - St. Louis LDC:SE 4
164-81-3933
po b6 b7C
DB COOPER-46091b6 b7C
NRØ12 SE PLAINTEXT 7:22PM NITEL 9/1/72 TIM TO: INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) FROM : SEATTLE. (164-81)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO ACTING DIRECTOR, AUGUST TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYTWO , AND INDIANAPOLIS NITEL TO SEATTLE, AUGUST TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYTWO.
DISCONTINUE RE , ALSO KNOWN AS b6 b7C ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT BECAUSE OF AGE b7D (DOB , LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE - HOLIDAY INN, TAMPA, FLORIDA, AND WITNESS SEATTLE, STATED AFTER VIEWING PHOTOGRAPH HE WAS NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
AS SUSPECT BECAUSE OF AGE b7D (DOB , LOCATION ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE - HOLIDAY INN, TAMPA, FLORIDA, AND WITNESS SEATTLE, STATED AFTER VIEWING PHOTOGRAPH HE WAS NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END CXM FBI INDIANAPOLIS CLR
DB COOPER-46092 b6 b7C
164-81-3852·Sb. (Hvv. 3+22-04)
FBI
Date :. 8/28/72
PLAINTEXT
husmit the following in
(Type in plainieri - ande.l
TELKTYPE
NITEL
(Primity) LES5/2016
TO SEATTLE (164-81)
b6
b7C
FROM INDIANAPOLIS (164-62)
NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE, RE
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU,. AUGUST TWENTYFIVE LAST
MILITARY RECORDS RE SUSPECT
REVIEWED AT FORT BENJAMIN
HARRISON, INDIANAPOLIS ;. HOWEVER, RECORDS DID NOT CONTAIN INFO
WHEREABOUTS ON PERTINENT DATES. THIS: INFO ONLY
AS TO AVAILABLE IN FIELD FILE WHICH IS LOCATED AT HIS PRESENT
BASE, FORT BENNING, GEORGIA.
LEADS TO REVIEW THIS FILE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF 00.
SEATTLE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY ADVISE INDIANAPOLIS SHOULD BE
ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT.
-
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT BRAZIL,, INDIANA,
DB COOPER-46093 J
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 b7c
164-81-3833
(- Indianapolis JFB/mal (1)
AUG 2 8 1972
A
Approved:
Sent
Per
>
2
5
b6 b7C
AF 66
5b7C :
b6 b7c
164-81-3833
(- Indianapolis JFB/mal (1)
AUG 2 8 1972
A
Approved:
Sent
Per
>
2
5
b6 b7C
AF 66
5b7C 8/25/72
AIRTEL
URGENT
b6 b7C 
TO: SAC SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC INDIANAPOLIS (164852) (P)
SUBJECT: "NORJAK"
00: SEATT LE
Re Indianapolis teletype to Seattle dated 8/25/72.
IA 3/7
Enclosed for the Seattle Division are four photographs of
b6 b7C
Leads:
SEATTLE:
AT SEATTLE:
Display enclosed photos to appropriate witnesses. 20 Seattle(164681)(Encl. 4) l= Indianapolis (164-62)
164-81-3833 b6 (3) EJJ/ejj
b7C
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1 ... FILED sx
AUG 2 8 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
DB.COOPER-46094NR 001 TP PLAIN
3:30 PM URGENT 8-26-72 JFD

TO	SAC, SEATTLE (164-479)
FROM	SAC, TAMPA (164-110)

NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE RE:
ELIMINA
b6 b7C
Te ৳6 b7C
RE SEATTLE TEL TO ACTING DIRECTOR AUGUST TWENTY FIVE LAST : TAMPA TEL TO SEATTLE DATED DECEMBER SEVEN, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE, INVESTIGATION REQUESTED PREVIOUSLY COVERED BY TAMPA AND RESULTS FURNISHED TO SEATTLE BY
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE, INVESTIGATION REQUESTED PREVIOUSLY COVERED BY TAMPA AND RESULTS FURNISHED TO SEATTLE BY REFERENCED TELETYPE DATED DECEMBER SEVEN, NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE.
- END K
DCB. FBI SEATTLE TU CLR
164-81-3834 b6 b7C
SEARCHED YINDEXED SEMALIZED CT FILED Nt AUG 2 6 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46095NR 004 WF PLAIN 328 PM URGENT 8-25-72 SAT TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) SEATTLE (164-81) ALEXANDRIA FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) (RUC) 3 PAGES
b6 ৳7C
NORJAK 00 :SEATTLE
RE INDIANAPOLIS TELETYPE TO BUREAU, INSTANT. FOR INFORMATION OF ALEXANDRIA, IN RE TELETYPE, INDIANAPOLIS REQUESTED WFO TO CONDUCT REVIEW OF ARMY PERSONNEL RECORD FOR , WHITE MALE, BORN
b6 b7C
, FIVE FOOT TEN, TEN, ONE SEVENTY TO ONE EIGHTY POUNDS, LIGHT BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES,
SSAN :
ASN :
INDIANAPOLIS INDICATED RECORDS FI. BENJAMIM HARRISON, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., INDICATED CURRENTLY ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH U.S. ARMY AT FT. BENNING , GA., AND IS PRESENTLY CLASSIFIED RECORDS INDICATED THAT UP FOR PROMOTION.
ARMY AT FT. BENNING , GA., AND IS PRESENTLY CLASSIFIED RECORDS INDICATED THAT UP FOR PROMOTION. ON b6 b7C
LÁST FILE FORWARDED TO SECRETARIAT DA SELECTION BOARD, QUALITY
MANAGEMENT, TAGO BUILDING , WASHINGTON, D.C., ROOM NO. TWO B FIVE FIVE, ATTN : UNDER SEQUENCE NO.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-3826 SEARCHED .______ INDEXED SERIALIZED DEMLED RE AUG 2 5 1972 FBI - SEATTLE N
DB COOPER-46096PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
DEVELOPED AS SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER.
INSTANT, WFO TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED
, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARIAT, DA SELECTION BOARD, TAGO BUILDING (PHONE : SHE INDICATED THAT HER OFFICE IS LOCATED IN BAILEYS CROSS ROADS, VIRGINIA, NOT WDC. AFTER REVIEW OF APPROPRIATE RECORDS, INDICATED THAT b6 b7C PERSONNEL FILE HAD BEEN QUOTE PULLED END QUOTE AT FT. BENJAMIN HARRISON, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., ALONG WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER PERSONNEL FILES TO BE SHIPPED TO HER OFFICE. HOWEVER, SHE INDICATED SHIPMENT HAS NOT YET OCCURRED AND FILE
ALONG WITH OTHER FILES TO BE CONSIDERED BY DA SELECTION BOARD IN IMMEDIATE FUTURE ARE STILL MAINTAINED BY U.
HOWEVER, SHE INDICATED SHIPMENT HAS NOT YET OCCURRED AND FILE
ALONG WITH OTHER FILES TO BE CONSIDERED BY DA SELECTION BOARD IN IMMEDIATE FUTURE ARE STILL MAINTAINED BY U.S. ARMY ENLISTED PERSONNEL SUPPORT CENTER, (USA EPSC), FT. BENJAMIN HARRISON, INDIANAPOLI
IND .
SUGGESTED CONTACT BE MADE WITH (FNU)
RECORDS DIVISION, USA EPSC, AT EXTENSION
AT USA EPSC, BOTH OF WHOM WILL HAVE KNOWLEDGE
-OF PRESENT LOCATION OF RECORDS RE AT USA EPSC.
INDIANAPOLIS LOCATE AND REVIEW RECORD OF THROUGH
CONTACT WITH FNU USA EPSC, FT. BEN HARRISON.
END PAGE TWO
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-46097PAGE THREE
, INFO COPY THIS TEL TO AX INASMUCH AS FURTHER LEADS MAY BE SET FORTH RE AT DA SELECTION BOARD.
END JJE FBI SEATTLE CLR
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-46098NR009 SE PLAIN 4:28PM URGENT 8/25/72 VAB TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) ALEXANDRIA (164-72) INDIANAPOLIS (164-62)
ST. LOUIS (164-33) WFO (164-169) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
TAMPA (164-110)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE RE:
, AKA
·
RE ST. LOUIS NITEL TO BUREAU, AUGUST TWENTYFOUR, LAST. FOR THE INFORMATION OF AUXILIARY OFFICES ORIGINALLY b6 b7C
DEVELOPED AS SUSPECT NOV.
LOUIS NITEL TO BUREAU, AUGUST TWENTYFOUR, LAST. FOR THE INFORMATION OF AUXILIARY OFFICES ORIGINALLY b6 b7C
DEVELOPED AS SUSPECT NOV. TWENTYNINE, SEVENTYONE. ON DEC. SIX, SEVENTYONE, ATLANTA ADVISED, SUSPECT INTERVIEWED AT LENGTH. HE STATED HE WAS STAYING AT HOLIDAY INN, FIFTIETH ST., TAMPA, FLOR- IDA FROM NOV. TWENTYTHREE DASH TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE. AD- VISED. HE SKIPPED OUT ON HIS BILLS AT HOLIDAY INN, TAMPA.
b6
b7C b7D
VOLUNTARILY POSED FOR PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED TO
NOT IDENTICAL WITNESS , SEATTLE, WHO STATED
WITH UNSUB.
END PAGE ONE
DB COOPER-46099
164-81-3832 b6 b7C PAGE TWO
164-81
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
WM, DOB , FIVE FEET TEN ONE HALF INCHES , ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY LBS. , DARK BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYES , WHICH IS - - TYPE; RUDDY TO FAIR COMPLEXION.
TAMPA DIVISION CONTACT HOLIDAY INN, TAMPA , FLORIDA AND DETER- MINE IF REGISTERED AS GUEST DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
b7C END
b6
JDJ FBI WAS DC CLR
DB COOPER-46100 NR 004 IP PLAIN
12:43PM URGENT 8/25/72 0JS-
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
ST.
b7C END
b6
JDJ FBI WAS DC CLR
DB COOPER-46100 NR 004 IP PLAIN
12:43PM URGENT 8/25/72 0JS-
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
ST. LOUIS (164-63)
WFO
FROM
INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) (P) 3P
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE ST. LOUIS TEL AUG. TWENTYFOUR LAST, NO COPY SL. FOR THE INFORMATION OF WFO, DEVELOPED AS SUSPECT .
, SHELBY , IND., ADVISED AUG . TWENTYFIVE
INSTANT
IS IN U.S. ARMY AND WAS LAST IN SHELBY ON OR ABOUT OCT. TWENTYNINE LAST. STATED HE WAS "ALL MIXED UP FROM THE WAR" AND AFTER AN ARGUMENT WITH FAMILY DEPARTED SHELBY AND NO ONE HAS SEEN OR HEARD FROM HIM SINCE. END PAGE ONE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 + b7C
164-81-3825-
BEARCHED HaUNA INBEXLO. SERIALIZEDGE FILED AC AUG 2 5 1972 FUI - SEATTLE
7
DB COOPER-46101IP 164-62
PAGE TWO
FURNISHED FOLLOWING BACKGROUND INFORMATION :
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b7C
WHITE, MALE, DOB , POB FIVE FOOT TEN, ONE SEVEN ZERO TO ONE EIGHT ZERO POUNDS,
LIGHT BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES,
SSAN
U.S. ARMY SN
FOR INFORMATION OF SEATTLE, RESIDES BRAZIL, IND. RESIDES
b6 b7C
TACOMA , WASHINGTON.
PRESENTLY RESI DES 
YREHA , CALIF.
ARMY SN
FOR INFORMATION OF SEATTLE, RESIDES BRAZIL, IND. RESIDES
b6 b7C
TACOMA , WASHINGTON.
PRESENTLY RESI DES 
YREHA , CALIF.
RECORDS , FT. BENJAMIN HARRISON, INDIANAPOLIS , IND.,
INDICATE CURRENTLY ON ACTIVE DUTY AT ,FT. BENNING, b6
b7C GA., AND IS PRESENTLY CLASSIFIED
RECORDS
INDICATE THAT UP FOR PROMOTION AND ON LAST
HIS FILE FORWARDED TO SECRETARIAT DA SELECTION BOARD, QUALITY END PAGE ONE
DB COOPER-46102IP. 164-62
PAGE THREE
MANAGEMENT, TAGO BUILDING , WASHINGTON, D.C., ROOM NO. TWO B FIVE FIVE, ATTN : UNDER SEQUENCE NO. b6 b7C
.
WFO, REVIEW MILITARY FILE, DETERMINE WHEREABOUTS ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST, DATE OF HIJACKING , AND SET FORTH APPROPRIATE LEADS TO VERIFY. SUTEL.
b6 b7C
SEATTLE, UPON RECEIPT OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF DISPLAY TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES. 
INDIANAPOLIS, WILL FORWARD UNDER SEPARATE COVER TO SEATTLE PHOTOGRAPHS OF .
b6 b7C
INDIANAPOLIS WILL LOCATE AND INTERVIEW AT BRAZIL , IND . END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-46103NR 003 SL PLAIN 11:44 PM NITEL 8-24-72 BGH
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
INDIANAPOLIS (164-62)
SEATTLE (164-81)
END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-46103NR 003 SL PLAIN 11:44 PM NITEL 8-24-72 BGH
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
INDIANAPOLIS (164-62)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM ST. LOUIS (164-63) P 6P
b6 b7C
UNSUB , AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST. CAA - HI- JACKING ; EXTORTION. 00 ; SEATTLE.
FOR INFORMATION BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES,
MO., TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED ST.
LOUIS OFFICE CONCERNING IDENTITY OF UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER.
ADVISED IN INTERVIEW THAT
, SERVED WORLD WAR TWO WITH
OF SUSPECT, KNOWN TO HER AS
FURTHER
END PAGE ONE
b6 b7C
15 € €1.10
164-81-3831b6 b7C
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED_A FILED_OF_ AUG 2 4 1972 FUI . SEATTLE
IN
DB COOPER-46104
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
SL 164-63
STATED THAT , ARMY PARATROOPER SEVEN YEARS,
b6 b7C
PRIOR TO CAPTIONED HIJACKING AND NOT HEARD FROM
SINCE, PRIOR TO DESERTION HE DISCUSSED OBTAINING POT FULL OF MONEY AND RETIRING IN SOUTH AMERICA ON FARM.
ADVISED HAS KNOWN SINCE AGE b6
FIVE. FIRST KNEW FROM SERVING
b7C IN WORLD WAR TWO. ENTERED ARMY AT
HADN'T SEEN FOR SEVEN YEARS UNTIL SEPTEMBER, SEVENTY-ONE WHEN HE
ENTERED ARMY AT
HADN'T SEEN FOR SEVEN YEARS UNTIL SEPTEMBER, SEVENTY-ONE WHEN HE ARRIVED ON LEAVE. REMAINED THERE THREE WEEKS, LEFT, AND LATER RETURNED WITH WHO LIVES IN BRAZIL, b6 b7C
INDIANA. 
LEFT AGAIN IN EARLY OCTOBER AND HASN'T MAINTAINED
1 CONTACT SINCE. WAS SCHEDULED TO REPORT AS IN NORTH CAROLINA. HAD PREVIOUSLY AT SQUAW VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
STATED GREEN BERET PARATROOPER AND
END PAGE TWO
DB COOPER-46105 PAGE THREE . SL 164-63
THAN ANYONE IN ALSO RECEIVED SOME
b6 b7C
SOUTH VIETNAM
CITATIONS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN-
CLUDING ONE FROM PRESIDENT NIXON PERSONALLY, IN ADDITION TO
IN BRAZIL, INDIANA, SOMEPLACE
b6 b7C IN OREGON. KNEW NOTHING FURTHER ABOUT HER. BEFORE LEFT. IN OCTOBER , HAD BEEN INVOLVED
STATED LIKED MONEY AND WOMEN AND OREGON AND MENTIONED ROOMING WITH SOME. HE WAS FURTHER KNOWLEDGEABLE ON HIJACKING TECHNIQUES AND HAD DISCUSSED TYPES OF PLANES WHICH COULD BE HIJACKED.
HE WAS FURTHER KNOWLEDGEABLE ON HIJACKING TECHNIQUES AND HAD DISCUSSED TYPES OF PLANES WHICH COULD BE HIJACKED. PERSONALLY FELT
WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY WITH BOTH. KNEW PILOTS IN
THAT COULD HAVE HIJACKED THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT. HE HAD THE NERVE TO DO IT AND WAS AFRAID OF NO ONE. IF ANYONE COULD SURVIVE IN THE WOODS SUCH AS THE AREA OF THE PACIFIC END PAGE THREE
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-46106PAGE FOUR
SL 164-63
COULD. FROM MEMORY , DESCRIBED AS
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FOLLOWS : AGE , FIVE SEVEN, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TO SIXTY
FURTHER POUNDS, BLONDE HAIR, CREWCUT, MUSCULAR BUILD.
ADVISED THAT HE WOULD BET EVERYTHING THAT WAS THE HIJACKER OF THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT ADVISED
, CURRENTLY RESIDE
LOWELL, INDIANA. STATED
HAD
?
WHO ENLISTED IN ARMY AT UNION, MO.
b7C
b6 b7C
STATED HAD TAKEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF BUT FILM HAD NOT YET BEEN DEVELOPED. FURTHER STATED WOULD DEVELOP FILM AND MAKE THOSE PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
1
ARMY RECRUITER ADVISED
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b7C
ENLISTED
, LAST.
FURTHER STATED WOULD DEVELOP FILM AND MAKE THOSE PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
1
ARMY RECRUITER ADVISED
b6
b7C
ENLISTED
, LAST.
RECORDS REFLECT
RESIDING
, SNIDER, INDIANA.
END PAGE FOUR
DB COOPER-46107 PAGE FIVE SL 164-63
RESIDES ROSELAWN,
b6 b7C
INDIANA.
RECALLED COMMENTS MADE BY DURING
ENLISTMENT THAT HE WAS PROUD OF
.
INDIANAPOLIS AT SNIDER OR LOWELL, INDIANA - WILL LOCATE AND INTER-
VIEW REGARDING WILL OBTAIN COMPLETE DESCRIPTIVE DATA INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHS AS WELL AS DOB AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. . THEREAFTER DETERMINE WHETHER IS IN · WILL SET FORTH APPROPRIATE LEADS RESULTING FROM INTERVIEW. AT BRAZIL, INDIANA - WILL INTERVIEW , IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEADS SET FORTH FOR ABOVE. END PAGE FIVE
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB COOPER-46108 PAGE SIX
SL 164-63
AT ROSELAWN, INDIANA - WILL INTERVIEW ALSO IN ACCORDANCE WITH ABOVE LEAD. AT FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON - WILL REVIEW RECORDS OF DETERMINE DUTY STATUS AND SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS.
AT FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON - WILL REVIEW RECORDS OF DETERMINE DUTY STATUS AND SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS. END
b6 b7C
-TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-46109 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
1/13/72
SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK
Re Jacksonville nitel to Seattle 12/7/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies each of FD 302s reflecting investigation conducted at Daytona Beach, Florida, in reference to captioned matter.
+2 - Seattle (Encl. 18) 2 - Jacksonville MRR:nit (4)
Sub. 158 164-81-1976
SEARCHED _.____ INDEXED SERIALIZED 1 FILED JAN 2-0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE JA
DB COOPER-46110$D-302 (REY. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
2
Date
12/13/71
Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that and wanted to rent a room on November 28, 1971 to December 5, 1971. advised
that he had no room available and sent them to the El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
further advised that he understood cither left the El Centro Motel on November 30, 1971,
b6 but he did not know which one left.
further advised that he understood cither left the El Centro Motel on November 30, 1971,
b6 but he did not know which one left. stated that the individual which stayed, cither the motel on December 2, 1971. * left
b6 b7C
.b7C
164-81-
1775 b6 SEARCHED ___ INDEXED
b7C SERIALIZED.ZZA FHIED JAN2 : 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 7
On 12/7/71 of Daytona Beach, Florida
File + JK 164-109
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH
by SAL
MRR-fmp
Dote dictated
12/10/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the #81. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB COOPER-46111FEDERAL BUREAU.OF INVESTIGATION
Date,
12/13/71
1
El Centro Motel, 2304 South Atlantic Avenue. Daytona Beach, Florida, advised that b7C
b6
checked into the El Centro Motel on November 28, 1971.
stated that either left the motel on November 29. 1971 but she did not know which was further stated that the individual left the motel on
who stayed, either December 2, 1971.
-When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall,
-When asked to describe the individual which stayed to December 2, 1971, advised he was 5' 7" tall, brown hair, and was dressed in mechanic coverall clothing.
b6
b7C
Since is described as 5' 10%" tall, 170 lbs., probably left the motel on November 29, 1971. b7C
b6
blond hair,
164-81-7979 b6 b7C
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED _____ FILED. JAN 2 1 1972 FBI-SEALILE it
On. 12/7/71 Daytona Beach, Florida
File #
JK 164-109
SA EDWARD M. MC GRATH
by SA
MRR-fmr
Dote dictated
12/10/71
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the #81. It Is the property of the $81 and is looked to your agency: # and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB COOPER-46112
b6 b7C OPTICHAL FORM NO. H MAY 1942 EDITION CSA FPMA (11 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE: 12/14/71
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was contacted at
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*
Seattle and was shown
b7D
photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE: 12/14/71
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was contacted at
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*
Seattle and was shown
b7D
photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
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3.HAROLD LEE LOWELL, SUB 61 4. JOHN GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69 5. WILLIAM F. JOHNSTON, SUB 27
8. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
9. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER. SUB 133
SUB J
2. MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
5.HERNAN LEWIS JONES
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2-164-81 cc 11 CNG 13
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0010-100
164-81-168 SEARCHED .___ INDEXED. SERIALIZED DEC 1 41971 FBI -SEATTLE 1150
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-4611312/8/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
NUMBER 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Re Atlanta teletype to Seattle, dated 12/6/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with on_12/6/71, b6 b7C
by SA and SA
On 12/6/71, Private AWOL Section, Fort Benning, Georgia, advised Sergeant
88AM voluntarily surrendered himself to .
Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with on_12/6/71, b6 b7C
by SA and SA
On 12/6/71, Private AWOL Section, Fort Benning, Georgia, advised Sergeant
88AM voluntarily surrendered himself to . military authorities, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 12/3/71, and was transported to Fort Benning, Georgia, 12/6/71, where he was assigned to Personnel Control Facility Company.
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SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will dimplay photographs of
- Seattle (Enc. 9) - Atlanta
CPR : jwu (4)
164-81-288 b6 b7C
JA
DB COOPER-46114FD-302 [REV.3-17-39)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
December 8, 1971
Cas apprised of and
the identity of Special Agents CHARLES PAUL ROSE and that he was being questioned concerning the hijacking and extortion involving Northwest Airlines flight number 305, Portland to Seattle, on November 24, 1971. In that regard, he read the advice of rights and the advice of rights was road to him. executed a waiver of rights and furnished the following information:
On
left
driving his 1970 Maverick and drove directly
He left
driving b6 b7C
to
·
he
visited
·
he, along with
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names not now recalled.
executed a waiver of rights and furnished the following information:
On
left
driving his 1970 Maverick and drove directly
He left
driving b6 b7C
to
·
he
visited
·
he, along with
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names not now recalled.
DB COOPER-46116
drove b6
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On 12/6/71
Georgia File+ Atlanta 164-254
164-81-7087
8
by BA-CHARLES PAUL ROSE
CPR: jmu Date dictated
SERIALIZER AMELED INDEXLA
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI Ii is the property of the FBIland is DE Croire handy: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
FBI-SCATOLE gul
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CNRØ03 JK PLAIN 12:12 PM URGENT 12-8-71 CRE
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
ATLANTA (165-254)
SEATTLE
TAMPA
FROM
JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (RUC)
UNSUB, AKA. DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, CAA-HIJACKING ; EXTORTION, 00:SEATTLE.
RE ATLANTA TEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER SIX, LAST. ON DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST,
ADVISED
. ARRIVED
, LAST, RESIDED
NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, LAST.
HAVE NO TELEPHONES.
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END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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164-81-867
BEARCHED ....
ARRIVED
, LAST, RESIDED
NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, LAST.
HAVE NO TELEPHONES.
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END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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164-81-867
BEARCHED .......... INDEXED. BERIANZES 22 FILED 12 DEC (8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
215
DB COOPER-46120NRØ17 JK PLAIN
3:50AM SENT 12-8-71 NITEL 12-7-71 ALH
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
ATLANTA (164-254)
SEATTLE
FROM
JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (P)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES EXCEPT SEATTLE, PORTLAND, LAS VEGAS, NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, LAST.
DAYTONA
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BEACH, FLA., ADVISED INSTANT DATE THAT AND
CHECKED INTO THE EL CENTRO MOTEL, TWO THREE ZERO FOUR SOUTH ATLANTIC AVENUE, ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, LAST. FURTHER
ADVISED THAT EITHER LEFT THE MOTEL ON NOVEMBER THIRTY,
LAST. END PAGE ONE
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DB COOPER-46121JK 164-109
PAGE TWO
EL CENTRO MOTEL, ADVISED INSTANT DATE CHECKED INTO MOTEL' NOVEMBER
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THAT
TWENTYNINE OR THIRTY, LAST AND THAT LEFT MOTEL DECEMBER TWO,
SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46121JK 164-109
PAGE TWO
EL CENTRO MOTEL, ADVISED INSTANT DATE CHECKED INTO MOTEL' NOVEMBER
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THAT
TWENTYNINE OR THIRTY, LAST AND THAT LEFT MOTEL DECEMBER TWO,
TWENTYEIGHT, LAST, AND SHE BELIEVES THAT LEFT MOTEL NOVEMBER. LAST. FD THREE ZERO TWOS, TO FOLLOW. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING PANAMA CITY. END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-46122 NR003 IP PLAIN 12-25 PM URGENT 12-7-71 BLW TO SEATTLE ATLANTA FROM TAMPA (164-110)
UNSUB; AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING. EXTORTION. 00 SE.
RE ATLANTA TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST.
ADVISED HIS RECORDS NEGATIVE UNDER NAME
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END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-822 b6 b7C
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 1MM FILED BY DEC 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46123FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
12/7/71
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTEE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION
RE:
Re attached facsimile.
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SAC LEO CONROYE from Atlanta called and advised that they were sending this facsimile today but would obtain a glossy photograph of and forward it to us
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SAC LEO CONROYE from Atlanta called and advised that they were sending this facsimile today but would obtain a glossy photograph of and forward it to us immediately. b6 b7C
JEM : Gon (3)
164-81-850 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED® m y DEC 07 1071 FBI -- SEATTLE
pas
DB COOPER-46124
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16- 81.84
DB COOPER-46125b6
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DB COOPER-46126E AT PLAIN 525 .- AM URGENT 12/06/71 MWS
TO . DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
JACKSONVILLE
TAMPA
FROM
ATLANTA
164-254
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NO. THREE ZERE FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE SAVANNAH TELETYPE TO ATLANTA DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE. INTERVIEWED AT LENGTH CONCERNING ACTIVITIES 
END PAGE ONE
164-81-827
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED SERIALIZED 12 FILES
5 DEC # 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-46127 PAGE TWO
ATLANTA 164-254
-
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IN ADDITION FURNISHED DETAILS CONCERNING
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB END PAGE TWO
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DB COOPER-46128PAGE THREE
ATLANTA 164-254
FIVE FEET TEN AND ONE HALF, INCHES TALL, ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY POUNDS, DARK
164-254
-
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IN ADDITION FURNISHED DETAILS CONCERNING
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB END PAGE TWO
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DB COOPER-46128PAGE THREE
ATLANTA 164-254
FIVE FEET TEN AND ONE HALF, INCHES TALL, ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY POUNDS, DARK BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYES, RUDY COMPLEXION. PHOTOGRAPHS MADE OF WILL BE FORWARDED TO SEATTLE BY FACSIMILE DECEMBER SEVEN; ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHS TO FOLLOW B AIRTEL. 1
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION AT
VERIFY
RESIDENCE AT
AT DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, VERIFY RESIDENCE AT
NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX - NOVEMBER
TWENTYNINE LAST.
TAMPA AT
FLORIDA VERIFY RESIDENCE AT
FLA. NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR - NOVEMBER
TWENTYFIVE LAST.
URGENT. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB COOPER-46129 TRØØS SV PLAIN
717 PM URGENT 12-6-71 PNR
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
ATLANTA
SEATTLE 164-81
FROM SAVANNAH 164-29 2P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NO. THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
REBUAIRTEL NOV. TWENTYNINE LAST, AND SEATTLE LETTER TO ALBANY, NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST. RE SAVANNAH TELCALL TO ATLANTA DEC SIX INST.
ON DEC. SIX,
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ADVISED THAT
SSAN
END PG ONE
164-81.
RE SAVANNAH TELCALL TO ATLANTA DEC SIX INST.
ON DEC. SIX,
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ADVISED THAT
SSAN
END PG ONE
164-81.738 b6
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SEMALIZED
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FBI - SEATTLE
1920
DB COOPER-46130PG TWO
IS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES,
MEDIUM BUILD. BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE, IN CAPTIONED AIRLINE HIJACKING. ON DEC. SIX INSTANT
CONSIDERS A GOOD SUSPECT
RECEIVED INFO THAT
·
ATLANTA THOROUGHLY INTERVIEW ; ESTABLISH HIS ITINERARY SINCE b6 b7C
AND SET FORTH LEADS IMMEDIATELY TO
VERIFY. OBTAIN BACKGROUND AND NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF RELATIVES AND ACQUAINTANCES.
SEATTLE FURNISH ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH ANY ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFO .
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT
P.
END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB COOPER-46131OPTIONAL FORM NO. 5 MAY HOZ EDITION OSA PPMA (41 CFR) 11-11.#
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the subject of the above captioned case: (SPRECKEL based this opinion on his observation of hijacker aboard the flight)
2. JOHN EMIL LIST. Sub. # 203
5. GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST, Sub. TFF 202
7. GERALD ELMER HAMMER,
134
8. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER. 133
9 CHARLES D. BAKER.
63
12. MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING,
166
13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK, Sub. ## 232
24. WAYNE KING. Sub. 270
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16. KENNETH DOWIE. Sub 250
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17. JOHN NEAL MARLEN,
25/
20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ,
23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
25. WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS,
143
DB COOPER-46132
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST,
202
29. ROLAND CECIL LIND.
42
30. PETER A. PARLO,
74 5
164-81-2327
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER, 32. BUZZ (LNU) ,
25/
238
0
SERIALIZED FILED
(35) }DSU/s1b
FEB 2 21972 FBI -SEATTLE
0016-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
JIF
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAKPD 164-41 RPC : csm 1
Elim
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 12.
Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
JIF
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FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAKPD 164-41 RPC : csm 1
Elim
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
AT EUGENE, OREGON
On January 12. 1972, the following photographs were who resides at b6 b7C
shown to
advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being, the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs are as follows:
27 WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, JR. ;
290-HENRY GRADY EPPERSON; 230- "BUZZ" (last name unknown) (LNU) ;
/45 -PETER A. PARLO;
2.57- JOHN NEAL MARLER:
174-LESLIE GENE MINCE; 165-D.J. JOHNSON also known as (aka ) , DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 61 - HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSO), Number V62310;
189-ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Number 13742; b6
DELBERT EARL DOWNING, Eugene, Oregon Police Department (EOPD) Number 2746; 165-JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD;
202-GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST;
b6 MARVIN JOHN COOPER, Washington County Sheriff's Office b7C
(WCSO) Number 22048;
164-81-7110
DB COOPER-46133
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b7CPD 164-41 RPC: csm 2
142 -RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
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9-
b6 MARVIN JOHN COOPER, Washington County Sheriff's Office b7C
(WCSO) Number 22048;
164-81-7110
DB COOPER-46133
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b7CPD 164-41 RPC: csm 2
142 -RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
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9- ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; 69- JOHN GORDON HOSKINS; /- JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611.
ELLOVOL. SNIDER:
50-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; JAMES HENRY ZIMMERMAN .
DB COOPER-46134OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1M2 FOITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 105-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	(P)	DATE: 1/7/72
FROM	:	SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.

· SUBJECT:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111

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On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to
He advised that he could not identify any of these
BUfile 164-2111

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On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to
He advised that he could not identify any of these b6 suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based
b7C solely on the photograph provided.
LMH
(17) 2-164-81 1 each -164-81 subs 9 ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY
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61 HAROLD LEE DOWELL
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J MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
96 DOUGLAS COOPER 163 RALPH V. GALOPE
RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER
745 PETER A. PARLO
164-81-1828 b6
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# 1 0 1972
Jis.
$01+-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-46135OPTIONAL FORM NO. N MAY INI EDITION GSA FPMA (11 CFR) 101-11.0
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM
:
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 7/6/72
1 Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
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LMH
(37 ) 2-164-81 1-164-81
WAYNE KING WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, SR. 110 JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
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146
3.00
JOHN EMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
GERALD ELMER HAMMER RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER CHARLES D. BAKER
MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
144
142 "BUZZ" (LNU)
164-81-2007
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1 0 1072
DAS
0010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB COOPER-46136 164-81 IMH
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JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A. PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS GEORGE B. SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
2*
DB COOPER-46137 AR 01 SC CODED
11:04 AM URGENT 12-15-71 LXL
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-59) IP
NORJAK. 001 SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TEL, DEC. TEN, LAST.
RE: SUSPECT
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RECEIVING OFFICES REQUESTED DISPLAY PHOTO OF
TO WITNESSES
SINCE POSSIBLY BE ATTEMPT TO COVER HIMSELF AS SUSPECT IN THIS
RE: SUSPECT
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RECEIVING OFFICES REQUESTED DISPLAY PHOTO OF
TO WITNESSES
SINCE POSSIBLY BE ATTEMPT TO COVER HIMSELF AS SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. ADVISE SACRAMENTO RESULTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO OSI, TRAVIS AFB, MAY BE ADVISED.
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CONTACT THIS DATE WITH BEALE AFB REVEALED SR-SEVEN OEN PHOTO- GRAPHIC FLIGHT. NOT YET ACCOMPLISHED DUE TO ADVERSE VISIBILITY ALONG PORTIONS OF ENTIRE ROUTE; HOWEVER, FLIGHT WILL TAKE PLACE FIRST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY.
END. AVAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
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SEARCHEDINDEXED. SERIALIZED _FILEDO- DEC 1 5 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46138NR 004 PD PLAIN 6: 18 PM URGENT 12-14-71 AJW

TO :	SEATTLE (164-81) 2
FROM :	PORTLAND (164-41) İP

NOR JAX
RE SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SEVEN SEVENTYONE.
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SUSPECT:
WITNESS
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON,
SAID BEARS A RESEMBLANCE TO THE HIJACKER BUT HE IS NOT THE HIJACKER.
WITNESS
, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, SAID
PHOTOGRAPH OF IS NOT FAMILIAR TO HIM. PENDING.
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SUSPECT:
WITNESS
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON,
SAID BEARS A RESEMBLANCE TO THE HIJACKER BUT HE IS NOT THE HIJACKER.
WITNESS
, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, SAID
PHOTOGRAPH OF IS NOT FAMILIAR TO HIM. PENDING.
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AIRMAIL COPY TO SACRAMENTO.
END
164-81-TTG
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SERIALIZED A 0 DEC 1 4 1971 FILED
LUI - SEATTLE
1000
DB COOPER-46139OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY IN2 EDITION GSA FPMR (1) CFR) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM . : SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/14/71
DATE:
12/14/71
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was contacted at
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Seattle and was shown
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photographs of the following persons, with throw downs, and he elliminated each person.
3. HAROLD LEE DOWELL, SUB 61 4. JOHN GORDON HOSKINS, SUB 69 5. WILLIAM F. JOHNSTON, SUB 27
8. PETER A. PARLO, SUB 145
9 RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER, SUB 137
SUB J
2. MORRIS STANLEY BROWNE
SABERINAN LEVIS JONES
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2-164-81 cc 11 CNG 13
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164-81-7168
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OEG 1 41971 FBI -SEALILE ៛ 1020 E COOPER-46140OPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
OEG 1 41971 FBI -SEALILE ៛ 1020 E COOPER-46140OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1HZ EDITION OSA PPHA (IF CFM) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 2/22/72
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On January 7, 1972, witness CORD SPRECKEL, business address 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone number 623-2984, was shown the photographs of the following individuals whom he positively eliminated as the subject of the above captioned case: (SPRECKEL based this opinion on his observation of hijacker aboard the flight)
2 JOHN EMIL LISM Sub FAX 203
5 GEORGE BRYAN STEGRIST. Sub. 19 202
7. GERALD ELMER HAMMER
134
8. RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER. 133
9. CHARLES D. BAKER,
63
12. MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING,
166
13. RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK, Sub. ### 232
14. WAYNE KING, Sub. 270
16. KENNETH DOWIE. Sub. 250
17. JOHN NEAL MARLEN,
25/ b6 b7C
20. ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, 23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
E le isabel
25. WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS, 143 DB COOPER-46147
27.
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, 23
22. ROBERT HAROLD SHORES,
107
E le isabel
25. WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS, 143 DB COOPER-46147
27. GEORGE B. SIEGRIST, 202
29. ROLAND CECIL LIND,
42
30. PETER A. PARLO, 145
31. JOHN NEAL MARLER,
25/
32. BUZZ (LNU), 238
164-81-2327
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175
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY INI EDITION OSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/14/72
FROM : SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
51.00
On 2/11/72 the follow ing photographs were shown to witness
b6
Seattle.
A11 were elliminated. "BUZZ" (LNU) (SE164-81-1A142)
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ANTHONY (TONY ) FERNANDEZ THOMAS J. GUILFOY
MAURI CE STANISLAUS KEATING ROLAND CECIL LIND JOHN NEAL MARLER ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
CNG (17)
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164-81-2252
DB COOPER-46148
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY INI EDITION GSA FPMR (1) CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :
SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION
00 : SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
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On 7/6/72
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Seattle, Washington was shown a group of photographs which are indicated below. This witness could not identify any of these suspects as being identical with instant hijacker based solely on the provided photo.
LMH (37 ) 2-164-81 1-164-81
WAYNE KING
146 WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, SR.
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110 JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD
100 JOHN EMIL LIST
GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST
GERALD ELMER HAMMER RILEY LAFAYETTE TICER CHARLES D. BAKER
MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING
144
RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
142 "BUZZ" (LNU)
164-81-1829
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BAKER
MAURICE STANISLAUS KEATING
144
RODNEY HOLBROOK PACK
142 "BUZZ" (LNU)
164-81-1829
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JA I
DB COOPER-46149 164-81
LMH
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JOHN NEAL MARLER PETER A. PARLO
ANTHONY FERNANDEZ
ROBERT HAROLD SHORES
WILLIAM THOMAS EDWARDS GEORGE B. SIEGRIST ROLAND CECIL LIND
270 WAYNE KING
1
2*
DB COOPER-46150 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
Washington, telephone
advised that b6 may be the captioned hijacker.
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looks exactly like the artist's conception of the hijacker. He was
He is in hig
His hair is dark brown, has a Sometimes wore glasses and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh cigarettes. He had a dark olive complexion and said he was
was a
Individual, He was last seen at
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DB COOPER-46151FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOI/PA DELETED
SEE NEXT VOLUME
DB COOPER-46152OFYKOMAL FORM N& # MAY NỮ EDITION CHA FTHN (4 CFA) 19-118
UNITED STATES GOV NMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 4/13/72
FROM
sims
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) RUC
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sub 16/ Z
Re Seattle airtel to Baltimore, 3/16/72, and Bureau airtel to all field offices, 12/7/71.
Referenced Seattle airtel eliminated suspect THOMAS M. CLANCY, the only suspect in Baltimore Division, which had not been resolved.
Referenced Bureau airtel requested that proper dissemination be made to all parachute clubs in each division concerning information on hijacker.
Information was provided to the only two active parachute clubs in Baltimore Division, Pelacan Sports Aviation, Ridgely, Maryland and Southern Cross Parachute Sport Club, Downsville, Maryland. Contact with these clubs provided negative results.
In addition to contacting parachute clubs, the list of ransom bills were distributed to all local law enforcement agencies and major banks in the Baltimore Division.,
If any positive information is developed in Baltimore, it will expeditiously be forwarded to Seattle.
Elinimente
164-8/ Sub. 161 164-81-2779
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED .
,
If any positive information is developed in Baltimore, it will expeditiously be forwarded to Seattle.
Elinimente
164-8/ Sub. 161 164-81-2779
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED ........ FILED APR 1 51972
FBI - SEATTLE 2 Seattle 1 - Baltimore DFR/1rw (3)
3
ST QUIN
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DB COOPER-46153March 16, 1972
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
"SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103)
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
:
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE:
THOMAS M. CLANCY
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle 2/28/72.
For the information of, Baltimore a photograph of CLANCY was received at Seattle from Alexandria and was displayed to witnesses at Seattle who all advise CLANCY is not identical with subject in this matter. No further investigation is being conducted concerning CLANCY.
em
2 - Baltimore 1 - Alexandria : (164-72) (Info) 1 - WFO (164-169) (Info) 2 - . Seattle JSD:kdl (6)
DB COOPER-46154
Sub 161 164-81-2510.3/6/72
AIRTEL
Sub- 161
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 2/28/72.
Enclosed for Baltimore is one photo of THOMAS
M.
3/6/72
AIRTEL
Sub- 161
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 2/28/72.
Enclosed for Baltimore is one photo of THOMAS
M. CLANCY.
Alexandria filo shows photo of THOMAS M. CLANCY was enclosed for office of origin by commication dated 1/17/72.
DB COOPER-46155
2-Baltimore (Enc. 1) @-Seattle (Info) 2-Alexandria J.JS: camp (5)
Sub. 161 144-81-248
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZCÓ KI FILED DOR. MAR 9 1972 FBI - SEATTLE 1242/28/72
AIRTEL

TO	: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM	: SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) (P)
SUBJECT	: NORJAK (00: Seattle)

Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 1/5/72.
Baltimore Division at Montgomery County, Maryland, has developed no additional information concerning THOMAS M. CLANCY.
Alexandria Division is requested to advise Baltimore if photo- graph of CLANCY obtained from Center of Navy Analysis, Arlington, Virginia, and forwarded Seattle.
Seattle will advise Baltimore if direct contact with CLANCY feasible at this time.
Alexandria Division is requested to advise Baltimore if photo- graph of CLANCY obtained from Center of Navy Analysis, Arlington, Virginia, and forwarded Seattle.
Seattle will advise Baltimore if direct contact with CLANCY feasible at this time.
Baltimore Division holding in abeyance interview with CLANCY pending result's of Alexandria and Seattle's investigation.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
3 2 - Seattle (164-81)
2 . Alexandris (164-72) i - Washington Field (164-169) (Info) 2 - Baltimore FNN: CM (7)
Sub 161 164-81-2419
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED,
ZES ML FILED m MAR 1 º 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1/201
DB COOPER-46156OPTIONAL FORM NO. # MAY INI EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) HI-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
March 1, 1972.
FROM
¥
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SUBJECT:
NORJAJ
Showing Photos to Witnesses:
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Viewed the following list of suspect's photographs and advised that , in his opinion, none resembeled the hitjecker.
On March 1, 1972, , Office phone
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JOHN DONALD PAGE
KENNETH DOWIE Jr. DAW CHIE - SUS 250
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON (SUB 192)- 304
DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN (Sub 283) 104
THOMAS M.
DAW CHIE - SUS 250
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON (SUB 192)- 304
DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN (Sub 283) 104
THOMAS M. CLANCY
161 ---
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART
279
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CHARLES A. WHITAKER
263
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JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG (Sub 9) 320
EDWARD BURTON McGOVERN (Sub 96)
LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY
Sub. 161
164-81-2372 SEARCHED ..____. INDEXED SERIALIZED .... FILED. MAR 1 1972
CEF.
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FBI-SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-46157OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1+ MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 800-14 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/28/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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On 2/8/72 witness CORD SPRECKEL, 624 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, telephone 623-2984 was displayed photographs of the following suspects. SPRECKEL stated that in his opinion based on his observation of the subject during the hijacking he could positively eliminate the following persons as suspects in this matter:
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON (Sub 292) 304
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DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN 31
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN (Sub 783) 104
THOMAS M.
of the subject during the hijacking he could positively eliminate the following persons as suspects in this matter:
WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON (Sub 292) 304
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DONALD ALLEN BRENNEN 31
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN (Sub 783) 104
THOMAS M. CLANCY
161
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART 279
CHARLES A. WHITAKER
263
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JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG (Sub 9) 320
EDWARD BURTON McGOVERN (Sub 96)
LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY
Sub. 161 164-81-2361
SEARCHED
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F: SE 08. +51-SEATTLE 85
27
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5010-100
DB COOPER-46158SAC, ALEXANDRIA
2/24/72
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) (?)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
16/
Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle dated 1/5/72.
Referenced airtel set forth lead for Alexandria to attempt to obtain photograph of THOMAS M. CLANCY at Center for Naval Analysis. Photograph was required to attempt to eliminate CLANCY as a suspect in captioned case. Based on description of resident manager of apartments where CLANCY resides, it appears that CLANCY'sidescription does not fit that of UNSUB in captioned case.
Alexandria is requested to advise if:a photograph was obtained in order that CLANCY can be eliminated as a suspect.
Alexandria is requested to advise if:a photograph was obtained in order that CLANCY can be eliminated as a suspect.
2 Alexandria - Baltimore DER/1rw (5) 1 S. attle
Sub. 16/
164-81-2358
B
SEARCHED INDEXEO SERIALIZED_12_FILED 2 FEB 2 81972 Dass FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46159:OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY I96) EDITION GSA FPMA (# CFA) 101-1&#
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
2/11/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 2/11/72 the photographs of the following persons were exhibited to witness
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He elliminated all although he did say that the following two were excellent look-alikes.
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DONALDDERENMEN
UNIONAS A. CLANCY
KENNETH DOWIE. JR.
MAX ARNOLD FREEMAN
LAWRENCE ALLISON HOBART LAWRENCE LYSTER KENNEDY WILLIAM JOHNSON LOUDERBACK MASON
EDWARD BURTON NC GOVERN
JOHN DONALD PAGE
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG GARRETT BROCK TRAPNELL
CHARLES WHITAKER
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CNG (30)
****-**
Sub. 161 164-81-2257
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
FEB1 11972 FBI-SEATTLE
10
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EDWARD BURTON NC GOVERN
JOHN DONALD PAGE
JOSEPH ROYCE STAGG GARRETT BROCK TRAPNELL
CHARLES WHITAKER
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CNG (30)
****-**
Sub. 161 164-81-2257
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
FEB1 11972 FBI-SEATTLE
10
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DB COOPER-46160FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI

Date:	1/17/72

Transmit the following in AIRTEL	{Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK (00: SE)	/A
 195

Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 1/5/72, 
M. CLANCY.	Enclosed for Seattle are three photos of THOMAS

THOMAS M.
5-22-64)

FBI

Date:	1/17/72

Transmit the following in AIRTEL	{Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK (00: SE)	/A
 195

Re Baltimore airtel to Seattle, 1/5/72, 
M. CLANCY.	Enclosed for Seattle are three photos of THOMAS

THOMAS M.
Arlington,	On 1/11/72, a small application size photo of
CLANCY was obtained from Center of Navy Analyses,
Virginia, and subsequently enlarged by FBI Lab
identification purposes. Photos enclosed for 00 as
in referenced airtel.
Arlington,	On 1/11/72, a small application size photo of
CLANCY was obtained from Center of Navy Analyses,
Virginia, and subsequently enlarged by FBI Lab
identification purposes. Photos enclosed for 00 as
in referenced airtel.

for
requested
 2 - Seattle
2 - Alexandria	(Enc. 3)	Sub.161
JJS: pka (4)	164-81-1972
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED DAL FILED AMA JAN 2 0 1972 0
FBI - SEATTLE

Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB COOPER-46161January 5, 1972
AIRTEL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re: MA airtel to 8%, 12/10/71; AX airtel to BA 12/13/71 and Wro letter to SE, 12/27/71.
On 1/4/72. Grosvenor
Mark Apartments, Rockville, Md., advised THOMAS M. CLANCY is presently residing in Apt. 101 at 10300 Rock- Ville Pike, Rockville, Md., which is a 1 bedroom efficiency gar- den apartment.
was unaware that Mr.
101 at 10300 Rock- Ville Pike, Rockville, Md., which is a 1 bedroom efficiency gar- den apartment.
was unaware that Mr. CLANCY had terminated employment at the Center of Mavy Analyses, Arlington, Va., and has received no information concerning a change of employment and notification of change is not mandatory at that apartment complex.
has seen Mr. CLANCY only on two or three occasions, the last being during the summer of 1971.
She described CLANCY as the rugged out door type; appro- ximately 45 years of age; 6' tall; 180-185 1bs .; sandy blond hair worn straight, thick erop of hair (shirt collar length), thick bushy side burns-3/4 length of war; no glasses; smokes a pipe; extremely handsome and appealing to the opposite sex; well built and broad facial features. viewed artists conception of unsub, and emphatically stated not identical or even similar to THOMAS M. OLANCY.
2) - Seattle 2 - Alexandria 2 - WPO (164-169) 2 - Baltimore (8) FNM : MIM
Sub. 161 164-81-1764 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1142 FILED JAN (7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DAT
DB COOPER-46162
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC,
161 164-81-1764 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1142 FILED JAN (7 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DAT
DB COOPER-46162
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, WFO (164-169) (P) NORJAK (00:SE)
12/27/71
ReMAairtel to SE, 12/10/71.
Re: Suspect THOMAS M. CLANCY
On 12/16/71, SC searched the files of the U.S. Park Police and no identifiable record could be found concerning THOMAS M. CLANCY, date of birth 5/15/28
SA caused a search to be made of the files of The Credit Bureau, Inc., Washington, D C., and was advised on 12/17/71, that the files contained no record for CLANCY.
On 12/17/71, SC checked the files of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D. C., and determined that on 2/13/61, THOMAS MICHAEL CLANCY, born 5/15/26, was arrested on a traffic charge. At that time, CLANCY listed his home address as 1000 Hopewell Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland.
It is to be noted that at all times an indefinite member of unidentified records are out of file and not available for review.
Information copies of this communication are being furnished the Alexandria and Baltimore Divisions in view of pending investigation within these divisions.
Information copies of this communication are being furnished the Alexandria and Baltimore Divisions in view of pending investigation within these divisions. UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
(2- Seattle 1 - Alexandria (info) 1 - Baltimore (164-103) (info) 1 - WFO
CHH:Cas (5)
Sub. 161 164-81-15920
1
DB COOPER-46164
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Date:
12/13/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) -P-
Sub 161
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:SE)
Re Phoenix airtel to Baltimore, 12/1/71, and
WFO airtel to Alexandria, 12/6/71.
Info made available by
Review of THOMAS MICHAEL CLANCY's official personnel folder at the Center of Navy Analyses, 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., reflected the following information:
CLANCY was hired on 5/19/69, as a professional staff member with University of Rochester, Center of Navy Analyses, 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va.
CLANCY's work entailed analysing cost of supersonic structures, including analyses of impact of litarium structures, use of
CLANCY's work entailed analysing cost of supersonic structures, including analyses of impact of litarium structures, use of hinged wing design, and advance engine design development, system analyses of all sub-systems of Mercury Gemini and of Apollo spacecraft. 
3 - Baltimore - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Alexandria JJS: SW (5)
Sub. 161 164-81-1303
SEASCICO ____ IRLa. TO
DEC 10.371
FIL - SCATTI S
Approved:
Sent M Por
Special Agent in Chatgo
V. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1071-412-13*
DB COOPER-46165
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CLANCY's employment record showed previous employment with different firms which related to aero-dynamics and impact analyses of supersonic transports.
Previous Employment
9/57-6/61 Catholic University, N.E. Washington, D. C., `Lecturer on Flight Analyses and Aero-Dynamics
6/57-6/65 Renauer, Inc., Bethesda, Md., Executive Vice President; work related to study of Aero-Dynamics
9/60-6/65 Howard University, Washington, D. C., Assistant Professor, studies in aero-dynamics
8/62-6/65 Vitro Corp. . of America, Bethesda, Md.
C., Assistant Professor, studies in aero-dynamics
8/62-6/65 Vitro Corp. . of America, Bethesda, Md., Consultant, Aero Space Studies
5/19/71- Center of Navy Analyses, University of Rochester, 2/26/71 Arlington, Va., Professional staff member,. "develop- ment, cost analyses, impact analyses of supersonic structure."'
6/65-5/16/71 Booz-Allen Applied Research, Inc., Bethesda, Md. (Principal Engineer)
Terminated position at Center of Navy Analyses due to reduction in force, 2/26/71. No forwarding address available.
Education
1949 BAE Catholic University, Washington, D. C.
1950 MAE Catholic University, Washington, D. C. W/post-graduate studies in Aero Engineering
Organizations
Tau Beta Pi - National Eng. Honor Society; American Ordnance Assoc .; American Helicopter Assoc .; American Society of Mech. Eng.
-2-
DB COOPER-46166 -AX 164-72
Military
Entered U. S. Navy 7/1/44, released from active duty 9/30/45, assigned to V-12 Unit, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, Air Fury Squadron #4, Navy Air Station, New York.
Navy 7/1/44, released from active duty 9/30/45, assigned to V-12 Unit, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, Air Fury Squadron #4, Navy Air Station, New York.
.Attended Pre-flight School'in Chapel Hill. N. C.
Description
THOMAS MICHAEL CLANCY, DPOB 5/15/26, Brooklyn, N. Y., SSAN 128-16-5327, white male, b6 b7C
Home address-
LEAD
BALTIMORE
AT SILVER SPRING, MD.
Conduct investigation at , to determine if CLANCY resides there. Obtain background information to determine if CLANCY possibly identical with unsub.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
-3-
DB COOPER-4616712/10/71
AIRTEL
TOt
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) P
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES 727
PORTLAND, OREGON
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Enclosed for Alexandria Division is one xerox copy of referenced Phoenix airtel to Baltimore, dated 12/1/71.
Reference Phoenix airtel to Baltimore, 12/1/71.
On 12/9/71,
Grosvenor Apartments, Rockville, Maryland, advised SA that( THOMAS N. CLANCY >resides presently at apartment 101, 10300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, which is a garden type apartment complex owned and operated by the Grosvenor Apartments.
CLANCY >resides presently at apartment 101, 10300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, which is a garden type apartment complex owned and operated by the Grosvenor Apartments.
CLANCY resides alone in apartment 101 and has occupied that apartment since July 10, 1970. CLANCY listed employment as Center For Naval Analysis, 1401 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia.
indicated that it would be impossible to determine whether or not Mr. CLANCY was temporarily out of town or away from his apertment on or about 11/24/71. 
2-Seattle 2=Alexandria (Enc. 1) 1-Phoenix (Info) 2-WFO 2-Baltimore (164-103) FMM: rm (9)
Sub. 161 164-81-10920 SEARCHED ____ INDEXED SERIANZED LIZA FILED DEC DJ1971 FBI - SEATTLE
$
DB COOPER-46168
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Records failed to disclose any descriptive data or other pertinent information regarding CLANCY.
Records of the Identification Bureau, Montgomery County Police Department, Rockville, Maryland reviewed on 12/9/71 and no criminal or arrest record identifiable with THOMAS M. CLANCY were on file with that department.
LEADS:
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION
AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
1.
Records of the Identification Bureau, Montgomery County Police Department, Rockville, Maryland reviewed on 12/9/71 and no criminal or arrest record identifiable with THOMAS M. CLANCY were on file with that department.
LEADS:
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION
AT ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
1. Through appropriate personnel, Center for Naval Analysis, 1401 Wilson Boulevard, ascertain whether THOMAS M. CLANCY employed at Center on or about 11/24/71.
WFO- AT WASHINGTON, D.C.
1. Conduct credit and criminal checks re THOMAS M. CLANCY. Investigation continuing at Baltimore, ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB COOPER-46169
212/6/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA
FROM:
SAC, WTO (164-169) (P)
UN SUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CHA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:SE)
Re Phoenix airtel to Seattle, dated 12/1/71. Enclosed for Alexandria are two (2) copies of re airtel.
RE SUSPECT THOMAS M. CLANCY:
Washington Metropolitan area telephone directory reflects that the Center for Naval Analyses is located at 1401 Wilson Bouvelard, Arlington, Virginia.
Information copies of this communication are designated fer Baltimore and Phoenix Divisions in view of their investigative interests in captioned matter.
Information copies of this communication are designated fer Baltimore and Phoenix Divisions in view of their investigative interests in captioned matter.
2 - Alexandria (Enc. 2) 1 - Baltimore (Info) 1 - Phoenix (164-600) Seattle (164-81) 1 - WFO Sub 161
CWH:jab (7)
164-81-873 my Ung 5
DB COOPER-46170WFO 164-169
LEAD
ALEXANDRIA
AT ARLINGTON VIRGINIA. At the Center for Naval Analyses, will cover lead set forth in re airtel. UNSUB DANGEROUS.
DB COOPER-46171
- 2* *FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)-
UNSUB ;
Northwest Airlines 727
Portland, Oregon
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
For information of Bitimore, unsub on 11/24/71 boarded Northwest Airline 727 at Portland, Oregon and hijacked plane and demanded and received $200,000 claiming to have a bomb. He received the money at Seattle. He escaped after plane had taken off from Seattle with use of parachute some- where between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada.
He escaped after plane had taken off from Seattle with use of parachute some- where between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada.
Unsub was described as white male, 50 years old, 6'1", 172 pounds.
The Phoenix Office on 11/30/71 received information from a non-symbol source that THOMAS M. CLANCY could fit this description and would be capable of hijacking an airliner. CLANCY has studied Aeronautical Engineering at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., was employed at Booth Allen Applied Research, Bethesda, Maryland, has taught Engineering at Howard University, Washington, D.C., and last known employment was with Center for Naval Analysis, Washington, D.C., which was involved in the development of the Supersonic 2 - Baltimore 164-81-760 (2- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Washington Field 2 - Phoenix
JAM/bay (8)
sub 161
SERIALIZED Av R-
gro.
Approved:
Sent M Per
DB COOPER-46172
Special Agent in Charge
XY U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135PX 164-100 JAM/bay
Transport (SST), in 1970.
CLANCY resided at 5811 Johnson Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, and last known residence was the Grosvenor Apartments,
CLANCY resided at 5811 Johnson Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, and last known residence was the Grosvenor Apartments, Bethesda, Maryland. He resided in the garden apartments. He leased his apartment in July, 1970.
Information indicates
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CLANCY was in the Navy in Second World War and may have acquired parachute experience. He was characterized as
CLANCY is described by source as follows:

Name	THOMAS M. CLANCY
Race	Caucasian
Sex	Male
DOB	5/15/28
Age	43 years
Weight	185 pounds
Height	6'
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Dark with sideburns and
graying at toples
Characteristics	Neat dresser, handsome and distinguished looking, .slightly round shouldered and wears sunglasses frequently

Marital Status
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DB COOPER-46173PX 164-100 JAM/bay
LEADS: BALTIMORE DIVISION AT BETHESDA, MARYLAND
Conduct investigation
slightly round shouldered and wears sunglasses frequently

Marital Status
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DB COOPER-46173PX 164-100 JAM/bay
LEADS: BALTIMORE DIVISION AT BETHESDA, MARYLAND
Conduct investigation at Grosvenor Apartments, to determine if THOMAS M. CLANCY is or had ever resided there. Obtain background information and conduct necessary investigation to determine if CLANCY possibly identical with unsub.
WFO DIVISION
AT WASHINGTON, D.C.
Conduct investigation at Center for Naval Analysis - to determine if CLANCY is or was employed by that agency. Obtain background information and conduct necessary investi- gation to determine if CLANCY possibly identical with unsub.
DB COOPER-46174
3OPTIONAL FORM NO. 1 MAY IHE EDITION GSA FPMA (41 CFR) Tot-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC SEATTLE 164-81 (P)
DATE: 12/20/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Susp 162 b6 b7C
RE: JAMES VALLANCE (Sub). 162)
: JANES VALLANCE was contacted at his residence. Rt. 1 box 181 Vashon Washington by special agents and ? , on 12/16/71.
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VALLANCE related he has not left Vashon Island in the seven or eight months.
, on 12/16/71.
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VALLANCE related he has not left Vashon Island in the seven or eight months. He is presently unemployed. On 11/24/71 VALLANCE spent the entire evening at home with his wife. He ststed he has worked on several airplanes but has never flown in one.
The following was obtained through observation and inter- view. VALIANCE IS 6-1 2201bs with grey hair, balding. He is 58yrs. old and appears to be much older, talks with a sloght southern accent. VALIANCE does not resemble the composite drawing of the hijacker in any way.
ELIM
CJS
aut. 162 164-81-1408
SEARCHFO _......... ]INDEXED SERIALIZED SUED Q OEC 2 01971 FBI - SEATTLE
+01+-100
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DB COOPER-46175SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES ELIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
12/14/71
Sub. 162
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RE SUSPECT JAMES VALLANCE
Romemo of SA
dated: 12/7/71. b6 b7C
On 12/13/71,
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Boeing
Aircraft Company, advised she had located the personne1 file of JAMES ALEXANDER VALLANCE, who had worked for the
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On 12/13/71,
$
Boeing
Aircraft Company, advised she had located the personne1 file of JAMES ALEXANDER VALLANCE, who had worked for the Boeing company from 5/4/54 until 2/17/70 when he was laid off due to a gonoral reduction in force. She furnished tho file of this individual, a review of which revealed the following descriptivo information:
DOB: 7/3/13 POB: Columbus, Ohio ADDRESS: Route 1, Box 181, Vashon, Washington SSAN: 449-03-8824 HIT: 61 1.41
IT: 165 lbs.
WIFE: ELLEN ROBERTS VALLANCE OCCUP: Tool ongincer, research engineer PREVIOUS ADDRESSES: 10817 56th Ave., South, Seattlo ( 300 Lindsey St., Bristol, Tenn. COLLEGE: Univ. of Texas, Austin, Texas (1930-36) PARENTS: Alexander Vallance, Rosa (Walter) Vallance 114-81-1167
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It was noted in the filo that suspects address above, Rto.1. Box 181, Vashon, Wash., was current as of 2/17/70. also furnished a photo of VALLANCE which was taken in 1954 which need not be/returned.
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UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 BORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
- Suspect: JAMES VALLANCE 1
On December 6, 1971, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington, b6 provided the enclosed typewritten page concerning JIM or JAMES VALLANCE. According to this information was received by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program. The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest and conviction. therefore declined to name his source. The original typed page is contained in the I-A serial of this file. 1455 
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12/3/74
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NORJAK (00:SE)
Re Seattle letter to WFO dated 11/25/74.
Enclosed for Seattle is one Xerox copy of each of the following communications:
1) WFO teletype to Bureau and Seattle,
Enclosed for Seattle is one Xerox copy of each of the following communications:
1) WFO teletype to Bureau and Seattle, 12/6/71.
2) Seattle teletype to WFO, Minneapolis, and Portland dated 12/7/71.
3) Seattle teletype to WFO, Portland and Minneapolis dated 12/7/71.
4) WFO airtel to Seattle dated 12/7/71.
5) Minneapolis nitel to Bureau, Portland, Seattle and WFO dated 12/10/71.
6) Minneapolis nitel to Bureau, Houston, Jackson, Porthand, Salt Lake City, Seattle and WFO dated 12/12/71.
7) Portland teletype to Seattle dated 12/13/71.
8) Minneapolis teletype to WFO and Seattle dated 12/15/71.
9) WFO nitel to Minneapolis and Seattle dated 12/16/71.
10) Seattle airtel to WFO dated 12/26/73.
11) WFO airtel to Seattle dated 2/19/74.
12) FBI record of RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, FBI # 467 901 F.
Re: : Suspect RALPH V. GALOPE and
Re:
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SHI-SEATTUE 2> Seattle (Enc. 12) 1- WFO CWH:mrh (3)
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Suspect referred to in referenced Seattle letter to WFO dated 11/25/74, is RALPH V.
12) 1- WFO CWH:mrh (3)
DB COOPER-46180WFO 164-169
Suspect referred to in referenced Seattle letter to WFO dated 11/25/74, is RALPH V. GALOPE.
All information known to WFO relative to GALOPE is contained in above enclosures.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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TO:
DIRECTOR (164-2111) AND SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWESTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71, CAA-HIZJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE:
ON DECEMBER SIX, INSTANT,
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ADVISED THAT GALOPE BEARS A GOOD RESEMBLANCE TO COMPOSITE OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER
AT THAT TIME,
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INVESTIGATION
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INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY WFO DISCLOSED GALOPE HAS PRIOR RECORD FOR DRUNKEN, MAIL FRAUD, AND UNPAID BOARD BILL. WFO HAS REQUESTED GALOPE'S FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RECORD UNDER FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION NUMBER FOUR SIX SEVEN - NINE ZERO ONE F.
FACSIMILE PHOTOGRAPHS OF GALOPE BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE HEREWITH.
LEAD: SEATTLE DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF GALOPE TO CREW MEMBERS OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT AND ADVISE WFO OF RESULTS.
IF GALOPE DEEMED IDENTICAL OR SIMILIAR TO UNKNOWN SUBJECT WFO WILL INSTUTUTE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS. P.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
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BE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST. RE : RALPH V. CALOPE IN VIEW OF THE CPALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, UFO IS RECUZETE IC FUORIEX CLOSEY PHOTOS OF GALCON TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND POST- LAND, AYER, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. =D
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PORTLAND
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RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT. RE SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE
FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM
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ALSO HAS USED ALIAS OF CCOPER AND CLAIMED PREVIOUS MILITARY DUTY WITH EIGHTY-SECOND AIRBORNE DIVISION. GALOPE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FORTY-TWO YEARS OLD, BORN JULY SEVEN, NINETEEN TWENTYNINE, WASHINGTON, D.C., MEDIUM HEIGHT, ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE POUNDS, THIRVING BACUS HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER AND DRINKER END OF PAGE ONE
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AIRTEL
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169)(P)
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:SE)
ReSEteletype to Wro, MP, and PD, dated 12/7/71.
Enclosed for each receiving office is one photo of suspect RALPH VINCENT GALOPE along with one xerox copy of his FBI record. LEADS
MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: Immediately display photo to witnesses and advise Seattle and WPO of results.
UNSUB DANGEROUS
2-Seattle (Enc. 2) 2-Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) 2-Portland (164-41) (linn. 2) I-WFO Chit
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807PM NITEL 12-10-71 - AGL
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI 164-2111
PORTLAND 164-41 SEATTLE 164-81 WFO 164-69
FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
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RE WFO AIRTEL. TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS DATED TWELVE SEVEN SEVENTYONE (SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE).
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UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END
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TO :
DIRECTOR 164-2111
HOUSTON 164-118
JACKSON
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PORTLAND 164-41
SALT LAKE CITY
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SEATTLE 164-81
WFO 164-69
FROM: MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
NORJAK .
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RE SUSPECT : OLIVER REESE BOYD,
SUSPECT: RALPH V. GALOPE
PHOTOS OF BOYD AND GALOPE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
STEWARDESS
ON TWELVE TWELVE SEVENTYONE. ADVISED NEITHER SUSPECT IDENT WITH HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END
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164-8-6380 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED: CE FILED 6€ DEC 5 1974 FBI-SEATTLE
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DB COOPER-46189
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MANG 56.5NR 003 PD PLAIN
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158 PM URGENT 12-13-71 GEO
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
PORTLAND (164-41)
(P)
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RE WFO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE , DATED DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.
SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE.
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ON DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, WITNESSES b6
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PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT AND STATED THEY BELIEVED IT WAS NOT THE
HIJACKER.
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TO WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM MINNEAPOLIS ( 164-73) 1P
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MINNESOTA, ADVISED ON DECEMBER FOURTEEN LAST HE RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM
, WEST VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, DC PHONE NUMBER
HOME PHONE
AREA CODE
ADVISED HE RECENTLY CONTACTED SPECIAL
AGENE OF FBI WDC, AND ADVISED OF IDENTITY OF FORMER PARATROOPER HE CONSIDERS A POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH HIJACKING, AS THIS SUSPECT APPEARS IDENTICAL TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION PUBLISHED BY NEWS MEDIA.
WFO ADVISE MINNEAPOLIS AND SEATTLE RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION CONCERNING THIS SUSPECT. UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. P . END FBI WFO GOM CLR
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DB COOPER-46191PD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
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Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
006
TO:
. SACS MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) AND SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, WHO (164-169)
NORJAK
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO WHO AND SEATTLE DATED DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST.
RE SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE:
UNKNOWN SUSPECT REFERRED TO IN REFERENCED TELETYPE IS RARPH V. GALOPEI. WHO HAS ALREADY BEEN ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT THROUGH DISPLAY OF PHOTOGRAPH TO CREW MEMBERS. P
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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VERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 - 413-135 DB COOPER-46192FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
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Date:
12/26/73

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VERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 - 413-135 DB COOPER-46192FD-36 (Rev, 5-22-64)
FBI'
Date:
12/26/73

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Via	AIRTEL	AIR MAIL

(Priority)
TO:
SAC, WFO (164-169)
FROM:
JEM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
Re Minneapolis teletype to WFO and Seattle dated
12/15/71.
Referenced communication set forth lead for WFO to advise Minneapolis and Seattle of results of investigation concerning suspects suggested by Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
WFO is requested to review their file and furnish Seattle with the name of the subject suggested by and the date and type of communication sent to Seattle concerning this matter.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
(2)- WFO 3 - Seattle RNN/rsc (5)
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SAC; SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, WFO (164-169) (RUC)
NORJAK 00:SA
ReSEairtel to WFO dated
5 1974
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DB COOPER-46193
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TO:
SAC; SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, WFO (164-169) (RUC)
NORJAK 00:SA
ReSEairtel to WFO dated 12/26/73.
Suspect referred to in reairtel is RALPH V. GALOPE. Information concerning GALOPE was furnished Minneapolis and Seattle by WFO facsimile nitel dated 12/16/71. Previous to this communication Minneapolis nitel to Bureau, ET AL., dated 12/12/71, reflected that a photograph of GALOPE had been displayed to Northwest Airlines stewardess with negative results.
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2-Seattle 1-UFO 
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DB COOPER-46194UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGAT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
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The following FBI record, NUMBER 467 901 F , is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
USM Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #Cr-621-65	6-10-64	Viol Sec 1341
CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
USM Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #Cr-621-65	6-10-64	Viol Sec 1341 T-18-USC	10-21-66 ISS 3 yrs prob on chg of Mail Frac:
Arlington Co Pol	Ralph Vincent Galope #A-249911	12-21-65	Fail to Ret Auto in Acc with Bail
Arlington Va
Montgomery Co PD Rockville Md	Ralph Vincent Galope #20410	12-21-65	L of auto	12-21-65 turned over to Prince George's Co fox
prosecution on chg of werrent for lare of also

PD Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #212676	1-24-67	unpaid board .bill
PD Cleveland	Ralph Vincent Galopo #136037	12-6-69 - -	defrauding .
bill
PD Cleveland	Ralph Vincent Galopo #136037	12-6-69 - -	defrauding . Innkeeper
Chio
50 Cleveland Ohio	Reed Rex Adams #59161	12-9-69	def innkeeper	$200. F sus5 -9) das W/h 2-0-75
# Of C Cleveland Chio	Rood B Adams #726/70	2-11-70	Def Innkeeper	90 das $66.30
SO Cleveland	Ralph Galope	5-20-70	prob viol (orig chee: mail fraud/
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DB COOPER-46195UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF "ISTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIL.
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DB COOPER-46195UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF "ISTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIL. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
12-3-71 ' 493 L.
The following FBI record, NUMBER 467 901 F is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ON !!! Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors. Wh - FINAL DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICA: WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMLER	ARRESTED OR RECLIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Galapo #166858	6-2-70	USM Hold	NI
DC Jail	Ralph Vincent Galope #166858	1-15-71	prob viol	NI
Wash DC	personal rec
1/27/71	DB COOPER-46196

Notations indicated by .
prob viol	NI
Wash DC	personal rec
1/27/71	DB COOPER-46196

Notations indicated by . aro NOT based on fingerprints in FBI filos but are listed only as investigativo leads ce being possibly identical with subject of this record.2/19/74
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NORJAK
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ReSEmittel to wro dated 12/26/73.
Suspect referred to. in. reairtel is RALPH V. GALOPE. Information concerning GALOPE was furnished Minneapolis and Seattle by" Wro facsimile nitel dated 12/16/71. Previous to this communication Minneapolis nitel to Bureau, ET AL, dated 12/12/71, reflected that a photograph of GALOPE had been displayed to Northwest Airlines stewardess with negative results.
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DB COOPER-46197PD 164-41 RPC : csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
AT EUGENE, OREGON
shown to
On January 12.
_____ INDEXED" RIAUITED FILED
FEB 2 · 1974 FBI - SEATTLF D
DB COOPER-46197PD 164-41 RPC : csm 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent
AT EUGENE, OREGON
shown to
On January 12. 1972, the following photographs were who resides at b6 b7C
advised that he could not identify any of the individuals in the photographs as being the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs are as follows:
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27 -WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, JR. ;
290-HENRY GRADY EPPERSON; 230- "BUZZ" (last name unknown) (LNU) ;
/45-PETER A. PARLO;
25%- JOHN NEAL MARLER:
177 -LESLIE GENE MINCE; /65-D. J. JOHNSON also known as (aka), DONALD JAMES PEACH (true name) (TN) ; 65 -DONALD LOUIS COOPER; 61 - HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSO), Number V62310; /89-ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) Number 13742;
DELBERT EARL DOWNING, Eugene, Oregon Police Department (EOPD) Number 2746; 165-JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD;
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163 -RALPH VINCENT GALOPE, DC 166858;
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9- ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY; 69- JOHN GORDON HOSKINS; / - JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department Number 18611 .
FLLOYD J SNIDER:
50-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department Number 17931; 6 -JAMES HENRY ZIMMERMAN: ..
DB COOPER-46199OPTIONAL FORM NO. H MAY INI EDITION GSA PPHR (( CFR) ME-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	DATE: 1/7/72
FROM :	SA LOUIS M. HARRIS, JR.
SUBJECT:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111	Sub 163

On 12/13/71 photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to
He advised that he could not identify any of these
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photographs of the individuals listed below (except that of ROBERT HAMMOND KEELY which was shown on 11/29/71) were shown to
He advised that he could not identify any of these
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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Date: 12/16/71
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TELETYPE
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20: SACS MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) AND SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, WE O (164-169)
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NORJAK
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE TO WHO AND SEATTLE DATED
DECEMBER THIRTEEN, LAST. RE SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE:
UNKNOWN SUSPECT REFERRED TO IN REFERENCED TELETYPE IS RALPH V. GALOPE. WHO HAS ALREADY BEEN ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT THROUGH DISPLAY OF PHOTOGRAPH TO CREW MEMBERS, P UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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WHO HAS ALREADY BEEN ELIMINATED AS SUSPECT THROUGH DISPLAY OF PHOTOGRAPH TO CREW MEMBERS, P UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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DB COOPER-46201IR 003 PD PLAIN
158 PM URGENT 12-13-71 GEO
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP NORJAK.
RE WFO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DATED DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE. SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE.
ON DECEMBER TWELVE, SEVENTYONE, WITNESSES
EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, OBSERVED A PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT AND STATED THEY BELIEVED IT WAS NOT THE HIJACKER. END RECD FOUR VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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ALOVELL INDEXE SERIALIZE8 My FileD 12 DEC 1 1971 FUI - SEATTLE 1
DB COOPER-46202ER 001 MP PLAIN 1:05PM NITEL 12-12-71 BLB
TO :
DIRECTOR 164-2111
9759, 164-118
JACKSON
PORTLAND 164-41
SALT LAKE CITY
SEATTLE 164-81
WFO 164-69
FROM: MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
NORJAX .
RE SUSPECT: OLIVER REESE BOYD,
SUSPECTE RALPH V. GALOPE 
PHOTOS OF BOYD AND GALOPE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
STEWARDESS ON TWELVE TWELVE
GALOPE 
PHOTOS OF BOYD AND GALOPE DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
STEWARDESS ON TWELVE TWELVE SEVENTYONE. ADVISED NEITHER SUSPECT IDENT WITH HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. 7,77 97),$ 23 :9,8$343$ $- ,83497. END
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LAT LAST LINE IN UPPER CASE PLS REDO UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS END FEE FBI SEATTLE CLR
Jul. 163 164-81-10100 SEARCHED .________ INDEXED SERIALIZED 102 FILED DEG 1@/ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46203NRØ10 MP PLAIN 631PM NITEL 12-10-71 AGL TO DIRECTOR, FBI 164-2111 PORTLAND 164-41 SEATTLE 164-81 WFO 164-69 FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 1P
NORJAK
RE WFO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS DATED TWELVE SEVEN SEVENTYONE. (SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE).
SUSPECT'S PHOTO DISPLAYED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESSES ON TWELVE TEN SEVENTYONE.
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BOTH STEWARDESSES ADVISED GALOPE NOT IDENT WITH HIJACKER OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS
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PHOTO DISPLAY UNTIL TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES STEWARDESS
UNAVAILABLE FOR b6 b7C
PHOTO DISPLAY UNTIL TWELVE ELEVEN SEVENTYONE. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END VAB
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FBI SEATTLE CLR
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SEARCHED. OMUND INDEXES SERIACHZES /223 PILED 12 DEC 4 Q 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1/10
DB COOPER-46204OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1102 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 141-11-4 UNITED STATES GOVE MENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
DATE: 12/9/71
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On 12/9/71 CORD SPRECKEL, witness, was shown photos of the below listed suspects who SPRECKLES said could be eliminated as suspects based on his observation of the subject:
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RALPH V. GALOPE DONALD ELMORE TURNER
SA-KH
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DB COOPER-4620512/7/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169)(P )
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:SE)
ReSEteletype to WFO, NP, and PD, dated 12/7/71.
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169)(P )
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight 305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:SE)
ReSEteletype to WFO, NP, and PD, dated 12/7/71. Enclosed for each receiving office is one photo of suspect RALPH VINCENT GALOPE along with one xerox copy of his FBI record.
61 
LEADS
MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: Immediately display photo to witnesses and advise Seattle and WFO of results.
UNSUB DANGEROUS
2-Seattle (Enc. 2) 2-Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) 2-Portland (164-41) (Enc. 2) 1-WFO
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DB COOPER-46206ATES DEPARTMENT OF V'STICE
UNITED FJ RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATI WASHINGTON, D.C. 20337
J 12-3-71 493 D.F
Director.
The following FBI record, NUMBER 467 901 F
is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.

'CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
USM Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #Cr-621-65	6-10-64	Viol Sec 1341 T-18-USC	10-21-66 ISS 3 yrs prob on chg of Mail Ers

Arlington Co
'CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
USM Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #Cr-621-65	6-10-64	Viol Sec 1341 T-18-USC	10-21-66 ISS 3 yrs prob on chg of Mail Ers

Arlington Co Pol	Ralph Vincent	12-21-65	Fail to Ret Auto in Acc with Bail
Arlington Ya	Galope #A-249911

Montgomery Co PD	Ralph Vincent	12-21-65	L of auto	12-21-65 turne
Rockville Nd .	Galope #20410	over to Prince George's Co fox prosecution cs chg of waryas .: Kor larc os

PD Wash DC	Ralph Vincent.
: Kor larc os

PD Wash DC	Ralph Vincent. Galope #212676	1-24-67	unpaid board .bill

PD Cleveland	Ralph Vincent	12-6-69	defrauding Innkeeper
ohio	Galope #136037

SO	Reed Rex Adans #59161	12-9-69	def innkeeper	$200. F Susp S das W/h 2-5-55
Cleveland Ohio
# Of C	Reed B Adams #726/70	2-11-70	Def Innkeeper	90 das $66.32
Cleveland Ohio
SO Cleveland	Ralph Galope	5-20-70	prob viol (orig chge: mail fraud fail to report
SZANO	DB COOPER-46207
Ohio	#59161	Sub.
Galope	5-20-70	prob viol (orig chge: mail fraud fail to report
SZANO	DB COOPER-46207
Ohio	#59161	Sub. 163

164-81-830
INDEXET DET 0:1971 São

Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished-FBI by finger contributors. Where final disposition is not shown or furthor explanation of charge is desired, com- municato with caency contributhan those fingerprints.UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537
12-3-71 493 E.
The following FBI record, NUMBER 467 901 F Is furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONU Information shown on this Identification Record represents data furnished FBI by fingerprint contributors. Wi. : - FINAL DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICA: WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR
: - FINAL DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICA: WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

CONTRIBUTOR OF FINGERPRINTS	NAME AND NUMBER	ARRESTED OR RECEIVED	CHARGE	DISPOSITION
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Galape #166858	6-2-70	USM Hold	NI
DC Jail Wash DC	Ralph Vincent Galope #166858	1-15-71	prob viol	YI personal rec
1/27/71
DB COOPER-46208

Notations indicated by . are NOT based on fingerprints in Fal filos but are listed only as investigative loads e- being possibly identical with subject of this record. John Edgar HooverNR007 SE PLAIN I2-45AM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO WFO (164-169) PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING ;" EXTORTION 00: SE. RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST.
164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING ;" EXTORTION 00: SE. RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST. RE: RALPH V. GALOPE
IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WHO IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOS OF GALOPE TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORT- LAND, AMSD, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. END
TIME SHOULD BE 11-45 AM
DKE FBI MINNEAPOLIS TU CLR
DB COOPER-46209
Sub.163
164-81-81OPTIONAL FORM HO. N MAY INI EDITION GSA FPMA (41 CPR) 504-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On anh/1
SA
DATE:
12/7/71
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, a suspect in the instant matter eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
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2-164-81 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
Dub- 163 164-81-772
1- a DEC 7 10:1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-46210 MRØØ4 SE PLAIN 8:09 AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO
WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-46210 MRØØ4 SE PLAIN 8:09 AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO
WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT. RE SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE
FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM (PROTECT) THAT GALOPE ,
RESEMBLES COMPOSITE AND
· ALSO HAS USED ALIAS OF COOPER AND CLAIMED PREVIOUS MILITARY DUTY WITH EIGHTY-SECOND AIRBORNE DIVISION. GALOPE DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FORTY-TWO YEARS OLD, BORN JULY SEVEN, NINETEEN TWENTYNINE, WASHINGTON, D.C., { MEDIUM HEIGHT, ONE HUNDRED SEXTYFIVE POUNDS, THINNING BROWN HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER AND DRINKER. END OF PAGE ONE
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DB COOPER-46211NR 010 WF PLAIN 7:02 PM URGENT 12-6-71 ASW TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) THREE PAGES
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWESTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER
END OF PAGE ONE
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DB COOPER-46211NR 010 WF PLAIN 7:02 PM URGENT 12-6-71 ASW TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE FROM WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169) THREE PAGES
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWESTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA-HI JACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT RALPH V. GALOPE! ON DECEMBER SIX, INSTANT, (PROTECT IDENT- b6
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TITY), WASHINGTON, D.C., ADVISED THAT
ADVISED THAT GALOPE BEARS A GOOD RESEMBLANCE TO COMPOSITE OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT- IN CAPTIONED MATTER
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DB COOPER-46213PAGE TWO
FURTHER ADVISED
GALOPE USED AN ALIAS OF COOPER AND CLAIMED PREVIOUS MILITARY DUTY WITH THE EIGHTY SECOND AIRBORNE DIVISION. FUR- NISHED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIVE DATA IN REFERENCE TO GALOPE: RALPH V. GALOPE, THE V. POSSIBLY INITIAL FOR VINCENT; WHITE MALE, FORTY TWO YEARS OLD; DATE OF BIRTH, JULY SEVEN, NINETEEN TWENTY NINE, PLACE OF BIRTH, WASHINGTON, D.C .; MEDIUM HEIGHT; ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS; THINNING BROWN HAIR; DEEP FIRM VOICE; ITALIAN EXTRACTION; HEAVY SMOKER AND DRINKER.
; MEDIUM HEIGHT; ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS; THINNING BROWN HAIR; DEEP FIRM VOICE; ITALIAN EXTRACTION; HEAVY SMOKER AND DRINKER. IN NINETEEN SIXTY SEVEN, GALOPE'S MOTHER, VIRGINIA, POSSIBLY RESIDED AT SIX EIGHT ONE SEVEN GEORGIA AVENUE, NW, WASH- INGTON, DC. THE WHEREABOUTS OF HIS FATHER, FRANCISCO GALOPE ARE UNKNOWN.
. ACCORDING TO ? GALOPE LEFT THE WASHINGTON, DC., AREA SOMETIME LAST YEAR AND HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS ARE UN- KNOWN.
END PAGE TWO
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DB COOPER-46214 PAGE THREE
INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY WFO DISCLOSED GALOPE HAS PRIOR RECORD FOR DRUNK, MAIL FRAUD, AND UNPAID BOARD BILL. WFO HAS REQUESTED GALOPE'S FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RECORD UNDER FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION NUMBER FOUR SIX SEVEN - NINE ZERO ONE F.
FACSIMILE PHOTOGRAPH OF GALOPE BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE HEREWITH.
LEAD: SEATTLE DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF GALOPE TO CREW MEMBERS OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT AND ADVISE WFO OF RESULTS.
IF GALOPE DEEMED IDENTICAL OR SIMILIAR TO UNKNOWN SUBJECT WFO WILL INSTUTUTE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS.
IF GALOPE DEEMED IDENTICAL OR SIMILIAR TO UNKNOWN SUBJECT WFO WILL INSTUTUTE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS. P.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB COOPER-4621566858 DC
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DB COOPER-46216
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SCARCHEO SERIALIZED CA CHED
DEC
61971
FIRTATTACNR 015 SF PLAINTEXT
5:50PM NITEL 12/10/71 JAX
TO
SEATTLE (164-8!)
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) QP
NORJAX .
RE SF NITEL TO SE, DEC. NINE, LAST. RE SUSPECT
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ADVISES
HAS NOT
BEEN AWAY FROM AREA AND WAS PERSONALLY OBSERVED BY ON EVENING OF NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. ACCORDING TO THE ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB BEARS NO RESEMBLANCE TO NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION RE BEING CONDUCTED AT SF.
------- CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS ------- RUIM
END ... PLS ACK OR TWO TELS GA GOOD FOR TWO TIM
FBI SEATTLE HOLD
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164-81-1001
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 1013 FILED DEC 1 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
870
DB COOPER-46217 IR 013 SF PLAIN 8:51 PM NITEL 12/9/71 FCO
SEATTLE.
INDEXED SERIALIZED 1013 FILED DEC 1 0 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
870
DB COOPER-46217 IR 013 SF PLAIN 8:51 PM NITEL 12/9/71 FCO
SEATTLE. (164-81) ROM: SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) 1P
NOR JAK.
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE, DECEMBER SEVEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT
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ADVISED 
EMPLOYED BY
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.
THE LAST KNOWN
ADDRESS FOR
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FURNISHED
PHOTOGRAPH OF WHICH DOES NOT
RESEMBLE THE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB. THESE RECORDS
REFLECT DESCRIBED AS WMA, BORN
FIVE FEET NINE INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FORTY
POUNDS, NO HAIR OR EYE COLOR INDICATED. SAN FRANCISCO AT ৳ WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND
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INTERVIEW AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS TO DETERMINE HIS
WHEREABOUTS ON PERTINENT DATE.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. AM COPY TO LOS ANGELES."
164-81-747
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END HOLD
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 123 DEC 91971 FBI - SEATTLE 00
DB COOPER-46218NR 032 LA PLAIN 10:32 PM NITEL 12-7-71 TDH TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 1P
UNSUB, AKA- DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA- HIJACKING,