Build:
Thin to medium; athletic
Complexion :
Fair
Facial Hair:
None
Characteristics:
Very nervous; no accent; possibly wearing glasses.
Weapon :
Bag:
Clothing:
Bright blue, nylon type knapsack, with 2 straps. White sailor type hat with "San Francisco" in multi-color lettering; light shirt; tan pants; tennis shoes.
DB Cooper-13902
14
b6 b7C
White Male
b6----
b6 b7C
b7E
DB Cooper-13903
15FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10/17/75
SA
and SA contacted ERVIN W. KRAUS, Chief of Police, Muskego, Wisconsin, for the purpose of obtaining a sum of money recovered from the vehicle driven by following an attempted apprehension of this individual on October 4, 1975, at Muskego, Wisconsin.
Agents
and Chief KRAUS and b6 b7C
went .to
Wisconsin, Muskego Office, and a sum of money was taken from the police department safety deposit box ..
2
The money was counted by SA and determined to be $6,331.00. With respect to this money, $6,281.00 had been recovered in an attache case which had abandoned in a U-Haul van on the night of The other amount ( $50.
00 had been recovered in an attache case which had abandoned in a U-Haul van on the night of The other amount ( $50.00) was located in his wallet which had been taken from him for identification purposes by the Muskego police officers that evening.
The currency was later inventoried by SA with the following located:
Interviewed on 10/14/75
at Muskego, Wisconsin
File #
b7C
by
SA SA
pmc
Date dictated
10/16/75
16
This document conlains neither recommendations nar conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-13904
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7E
b6 2
It is noted that
Ont had previously
been furnished the Milwaukee Office of the FBI.
b6 b7C
b7E
b6 b7C b7E
DB Cooper-13905
17 b6 b7C
By communication dated October 9, 1975, the San Francisco Division advised as follows:
On
b7C
the facts of this matter b6 were presented before a Federal Grand Jury in San Francisco. On the grand jury returned a true bill indicting on charges of violation of
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/24/75	8/14-11/19/75

TITLE OF CASE
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,
11/24/71
REPORT MADE BY
TYPED BY
deh b6
SA
CHARACTER OF CASE
b7C
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
REFERENCES :
Seattle report of SA
5/23/75.
dated b6 b7C
- P -
ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to, advise the Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.
There are currently 790 suspects, 763 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and expeditious processing of these suspects continues.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR




YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
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1 - USA, Seattle
 3 Seattle (164-81)

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DB Cooper-14042 b6 b7C
1 al
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The following is a table that shows the total number of suspects as well as the number of suspects that have been processed and eliminated on certain dates during the past year:

DATE	TOTAL SUSPECTS	PROCESSED AND ELIMINATED
11/8/74	730	652
12/10/74	736	702
1/9/75	744	709
2/7/75	749	715
3/6/75	755	720
4/9/75	759	724
5/7/75	763
as well as the number of suspects that have been processed and eliminated on certain dates during the past year:

DATE	TOTAL SUSPECTS	PROCESSED AND ELIMINATED
11/8/74	730	652
12/10/74	736	702
1/9/75	744	709
2/7/75	749	715
3/6/75	755	720
4/9/75	759	724
5/7/75	763	726
6/9/75	767	733
7/9/75	770	735
8/11/75	774	740
9/8/75	776	754
10/10/75	777	759
11/10/75	786	762

Total suspects developed during the past year: 56.
Total suspects processed and eliminated during the past year: 60.
Leads concerning individual suspects are being set out by separate communication.
Total suspects processed and eliminated during the past year: 60.
Leads concerning individual suspects are being set out by separate communication. The results of these inves- tigations are not set forth in this report since all results to date have been negative. Positive results will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau,
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DB Cooper-14043FD-204 (Rev. 3-3-59)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation
Copy to:
1 - USA, Seattle

Report of:	SA	Office:	Seattle, Washington
Dote:	11/24/75
Field Office File #:	164-81	Bureau File #:	164-2111
Title:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 11/24/71	305,
Character:	CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Synopsis:	Investigation to identify	unknown	subject to date

b6 b7C
11/24/71	305,
Character:	CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Synopsis:	Investigation to identify	unknown	subject to date

b6 b7C
has been negative. Attorney U.S. Department of Justice, advised by letter, dated 8/11/75, that it was the position of the Department of Justice that the suspect in this case, also known as Dan Cooper, may be prosecuted without regard to the five year statute of limitations. Investigation continuing. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 b7C
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DETAILS:
Investigation to identify unknown subject to date, negative.
b6 b7C
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-14044SE 164-81
On 11/19/75, contact was made with the Seattle Post Intelligencer and it was determined that that papers Secret Witness Program is still in effect and they are continuing to offer a reward of $5,000 to information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator of this crime.
On 11/19/75, contact was made with the Seattle Post Intelligencer and it was determined that that papers Secret Witness Program is still in effect and they are continuing to offer a reward of $5,000 to information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator of this crime.
-6%-
DB Cooper-14049FD-26%/(Rev. 1-7-72)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/24/75	8/14-11/19/75

TITLE OF CASE
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON,
11/24/71
REPORT MADE BY
TYPED BY
deh b6
SA
CHARACTER OF CASE
b7C
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
Sui GG
REFERENCES :
Seattle report of SA
5/23/75.
dated b6 b7C
- P -
ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.
There are currently 790 suspects, 763 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and expeditious processing of these suspects continues.
There are currently 790 suspects, 763 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and expeditious processing of these suspects continues.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	NONE
	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
au	PENDING OVER ONE YEAR
 


YES NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
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164-81-6746ASDESS REPLY TO
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
+ AND REFER TO
INMALS AND NUMBERS
SP : CSq
CR720457
United States Department of Justice
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON UNITED STATES COURT HOUSE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104
August 24, 1976
O. DOX 1227 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98112
Sua J.C
b5 Per EOUSA b6 b7C
INDEXED. SEDIALIZED _...... FILED. AUG 30 1976
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-14778b5 Per EOUSA b6 b7C
Copy to: 
Mr. John M. Reed
Special Agent in Charge .
Federal Bureau of Investigation
710 Federal Building
915 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington
98174
Attn:
Special Agent
b6
b7C
.DB Cooper-147798/31/76
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

20	: DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
DB Cooper-147798/31/76
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

20	: DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FROM : SIC, SEATTLE	(164-01) (P)
SUBJECT: FORJAK 00: SERTILL

b5 Per EOUSA b6 b7C
AMIED A'ID DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Incl 1) 3 - Seattlo (164-81) IMT:arm (5)
DB Cooper-14781
16 -- 7-7067 8/31/76
FIREEL
AIRMAIL

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI	(164-2111)
FIX :	SAC, SCARTLE	(164-01) (P)
SUBJECT:	00: SEATTLE

b5 Per EOUSA b6 b7C
ANIED AID DANGEROUS
2. - Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 1) (3 - Scottlo (164-01) RE :OM (5)
DB Cooper-14782
169-31-9OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOV ._ NMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
-DATE: 12/20/76
FROM ;
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
500 C b6 Per FAA/FBI b7C On 12/14/76, Mr.
_ NMENT
Memorandum
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
-DATE: 12/20/76
FROM ;
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
500 C b6 Per FAA/FBI b7C On 12/14/76, Mr. Chief of Investiga- tions, Air Transportation Security Division, Regional Office, FAA, Seattle, Washington, telephonically advised that earlier that day he received a telephone call from * representing Allen Landsburg Productions, Inc., Los Angeles, California, their telephone number 213-273-7400, requesting cooperation of the FAA in doing a production on D. B. COOPER. X
explained they are going to do a feature of some type, entitled "Still At Large" which would include the saga of the D. B. COOPER hijacking of 11/24/71. explained that they would like to inter- view the FAA Air Traffic Controllers and do some "shooting" in the FAA facilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Air- port in connection with that story.
b6 Per FAA/FBI
to b7c
Mr. advised that he referred their Public Affairs Office at the FAA Regional Office, Seattle, and in addition, Mr.
advised that he referred their Public Affairs Office at the FAA Regional Office, Seattle, and in addition, Mr. also referred the matter to Mr. Director of Civil Aviation Security Services, FAA, Washington, D. C.
Mr. advised that it is a standard procedure
b6 Per FAA of FAA that if any request is made to them along this line, that, where it is a commercial matter and obviously for b7C profit, that they require that before any interviews are conducted that the FAA be furnished with a complete list of all questions and topics which would be asked.
b6 Per FAA
Mr. later advised that FAA has taken the b7C stand that, since this matter is a pending investigation with the FBI and particularly in view of the recently handed down indictment at Portland in the D. B. COOPER case, they will not honor his request.
5010-110
2 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2) - Seattle (164-81)
CEF : k 1b (6) J
SACO INFO
Ail Searched Serirlised Indexod Filed
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-15150 164-81-7249 SE 164-2111
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/30/76	5/17/76 - 10/18/76

TITLE OF CASE
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
From Portland, Oregon to
Seattle, Washington
11/24/71

REPORT MADE BY	TYPED BY
SA	bjt

CHARACTER OF CASE
b6
b7C
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE:
b6 b7C
Seattle report of SA
dated 5/27/76; Minneapolis airtel to Seattle dated 7/13/76; Minneapolis nitel to Seattle dated 7/29/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/3/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/31/76; and Seattle letter to New York dated
5/27/76; Minneapolis airtel to Seattle dated 7/13/76; Minneapolis nitel to Seattle dated 7/29/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/3/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/31/76; and Seattle letter to New York dated 10/18/76.
-P-
ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than the routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN;
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE: . 8 - Bureau (164-2111
1 - USA, Seattle

3
3 Seattle (164-81)
OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE: . 8 - Bureau (164-2111
1 - USA, Seattle

3
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DB Cooper-15055SE 164-81
There are currently 848 suspects, 838 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and appropriate investigation is being instituted. No promising suspects are under consideration at this time.
New suspects are being developed and appropriate investigation is being instituted. No promising suspects are under consideration at this time.
The following is a table that shows the total number of suspects, as well as the number of suspects that have been processed and eliminated on certain dates during the past year :

Date	Total Suspects	Processed & Eliminated
11/10/75	786	762
12/5/75	791	763
1/6/76	803	769
2/5/76	810	780
3/8/76	811	788
4/13/76	814	794
5/7/76	815	798
6/8/76	824	805
7/9/76	827	810
8/6/76	834	817
9/10/76	840	819
10/6/76	843	825
11/4/76	848	830

Total suspects developed during the past year 62.
76	840	819
10/6/76	843	825
11/4/76	848	830

Total suspects developed during the past year 62.
Total suspects processed and eliminated during the past year 68.
B COVER PAGE
DB Cooper-15056SE 164-81
Leads concerning individual suspects are being set out by separate communication. The results of these investigations are not being set forth in this report since all results to date have been negative. Positive results will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau by appropriate communication.
C* COVER PAGE
DB Cooper-15057FD-204 (Rev. 3-3-59)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUL ICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy to:
1 - USA, SEATTLE

Report of:	Office: SEATTLE	b6 b7C
Date:	11/30/76
Field Office File #:	164-81	Bureau File #: 164-2111
Title:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11/24/71	305	A
Character:	CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT -
3-3-59)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUL ICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy to:
1 - USA, SEATTLE

Report of:	Office: SEATTLE	b6 b7C
Date:	11/30/76
Field Office File #:	164-81	Bureau File #: 164-2111
Title:	UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11/24/71	305	A
Character:	CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Synopsis:	b6
On 5/17/76,	Royal Globe	b7C

Insurance Company, New York, furnished information concerning contacts by several persons who have requested reward information. Liaison has been established with the Royal Globe Insurance Company through the New York Division to obtain any information concerning future inquires.
Northwest Airlines (NWAL), Inc.,' advised it was NWAL's contention that the reward proposals which were publicized previously were no longer in effect.
,' advised it was NWAL's contention that the reward proposals which were publicized previously were no longer in effect. STAN PITKIN, U.S Attorney, Seattle, has stated it is the policy of his office to publicly claim the statute of limitations on this crime has not run. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
- P -
DETAILS:
On 5/17/76, contact was made telephonically by the Seattle Division with the Royal Globe Insurance Company, 150 William Street, New York City, New York, as they are the insurance company that paid Northwest Orient Airlines approximately $180,000 as a result of captioned for the Royal 'Globe Insurance Company, advised she has received some inquiries from private citizens regarding a reward in this matter. thought it would be possible to
b6 b7C crime.
₹
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1970 O . 405-840 DB Cooper-15058SE 164-81
make this information available.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1970 O . 405-840 DB Cooper-15058SE 164-81
make this information available.to the FBI.
The Minneapolis Division advised by airtel dated 7/13/76 as follows:
For information of Seattle,
b6 b7C
Northwest
Airlines (NWAL), Inc., was recontacted on 6/14/76 regarding the proposals mentioned in referenced airtel. As a result, again conferred with the President of NWAL and they again reiterated that they are strongly opposed to the FBI contacting their insurance company. . Additionally, advised that he does not feel the insurance company's interests are completely in line with those of NWAL. reluctantly advised that he did not wish to reveal the names of the insurance company officials handling this matter and again stated that NWAL is concerned with the results that may occur with any additonal publicity regarding the hijacking.
stated that it was NWAL's contention that the reward proposals which were publicized previously were no longer in effect. stated that the Northwest employee who was most involved in the reward proposal has retired and it was position that
stated that the Northwest employee who was most involved in the reward proposal has retired and it was position that the reward had simply died out. President did not rule out the possibility that should some new information concerning a subject or suspect in this case come up, he would consider a reward payment.
b6
b7C
Minneapolis has attempted to convince NWAL officials of the importance and urgency of this program but NWAL officials remain firm in their opposition to any further publicity.
Minneapolis Division advised by nitel dated 7/29/76 as follows:
NWAL, Minneapolis, Minnesota, furnished information that NWAL had offered a reward of $25,000 for the arrest and conviction of the b6 hijacker in this matter. also stated the reward would b7C remain valid through 12/31/76.
DB Cooper-15059
2SE 164-81
The following letter was written by United b6 States Attorney STAN PITKIN to
b7C Chief of the General Crime Section, Criminal Division, Depart- ment of Justice:
DB Cooper-15060
34
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DB Cooper-15061b5 Per EOUSA b6 b7C €
5 -
DB-Cooper-15062SE 164-81
On 10/18/76, Seattle Division advised
Section, Criminal Division, Depart- ment of Justice:
DB Cooper-15060
34
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DB Cooper-15061b5 Per EOUSA b6 b7C €
5 -
DB-Cooper-15062SE 164-81
On 10/18/76, Seattle Division advised the New York Division of the contact that had been made with
for the Royal Globe b6 b7C
Insurance Company in New York. New York was advised to establish liaison with the Royal Globe Insurance Company in order to obtain any information concerning future reward inquiries that may come to the attention of the Royal Globe Insurance Company.
6*
DB Cooper-15063 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/30/76	5/17/76 - 10/18/76

TITLE OF CASE
REPORT MADE BY
TYPED BY SA bjt CHARACTER OF CASE b6 b7C UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 From Portland, Oregon to CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION Seattle, Washington 11/24/71
REFERENCE :
Seattle report of SA
b6 b7C
dated 5/27/76; Minneapolis airtel to Seattle dated 7/13/76; Minneapolis nitel to Seattle dated 7/29/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated
Washington 11/24/71
REFERENCE :
Seattle report of SA
b6 b7C
dated 5/27/76; Minneapolis airtel to Seattle dated 7/13/76; Minneapolis nitel to Seattle dated 7/29/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/3/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/31/76; and Seattle letter to New York dated 10/18/76.
-P-
ADMINISTRATIVE:
. The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than the routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION!	FUG,	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE: 8 - Bureau	(164-2111)
1 -
OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE: 8 - Bureau	(164-2111)
1 - USA, Seattle
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DB.Cooper-15064INTERVIEW WORKSHEET CID Regulation 195-1
SEC
N A - PERSONAL DATA ON PERSON INTERVIE
1. NAAH: {Last, First, Middle)
J. ALIASES/NICKNAMES
Rons

4. ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS Tele: MM-823 Ce A, 5/68th Armor	5.
ALIASES/NICKNAMES
Rons

4. ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS Tele: MM-823 Ce A, 5/68th Armor	5. MCAC

Sullivan Barrackn, APO NY 09086	B1

6. SEX	1. RACE	6. GRADE	9. DOB (Yt, Mo, Doy)	10. poB (City, State)	11. SSN	12. FORMER SERVICE. NO.
11	Cauc	SSG

b6 ARMY CID b7C

IJJ. HT	14. WT	15, HAIR	10. EYES	17. IDENTIFYING MARKS	16. SECURITY CLEARANCE	10. MOS	20. DUTY ASSIGNMENT
09	170	Er	Br	Nono	SECRET	Tank Commander

21. ACTION TAKEN YES NO NA	22. INTERVIEWEE
SUSPECT SUBJECT	RELATIONSHIP TO CASE
VICTIM WITNESS	23. OFFENSE CODES RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL ONLY
DUTY ASSIGNMENT
09	170	Er	Br	Nono	SECRET	Tank Commander

21. ACTION TAKEN YES NO NA	22. INTERVIEWEE
SUSPECT SUBJECT	RELATIONSHIP TO CASE
VICTIM WITNESS	23. OFFENSE CODES RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL ONLY
 				

SECTION B - OPTIONAL
b6 ARMY CID

24, PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS	25. TELEPHONE b7C
QTR

26. ETS 19 Nov 78	27. DEROS/PCS Fob 79	26. CITIZENSHIP (Req Na.) US	29. MARITAL STATUS Married	30. PASSPORT NUMBER None
31 . EDUCATION LEVEL HS Grad	32. KNOWN FRIENDS/ACQUAINTANCES.	33, VEHICLE DATA

34. OFFENSEISI UNDER INVESTIGATION Hijacking
35. DATE, PLACE, TIME INTERVIEW BEGAN
0830//3 Nov 76//CID Office

14.
OFFENSEISI UNDER INVESTIGATION Hijacking
35. DATE, PLACE, TIME INTERVIEW BEGAN
0830//3 Nov 76//CID Office

14. RIGHTS READ AND EXPLAINED BY	37, COUNSEL REQ/PRESENT (Full Name)	38, WRITTEN STATEMENT TAKEN 

YES
NO
39. LINEUP USED	40. POLYGRAPH REQUESTED	41. PERSON FINGERPRINTED


YES
NO	

YES
NO	

YES
NO

12. CO NOTIFIED (Date and Name)	43. CRD CHECK (If Yes, give Date)
II/A	

YES
NO

44. INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY	46. TIME AND DATE TERMINATED	45. DISPOSITION OF INTERVIEWEE
SA	0915//3 Nov 76	Released to duty

REMARKS
b6 ARMY CID
b7C
b7E
164-81-7192
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Om 3 Nov 76, SSG Co A, 5/68th Armor, Sullivan Barraib6 ARMY CID AFO NY 09086, was interviewed concerning any information he might possess relative blc the 24 Nov 71 Hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305. related that he was stationed at Ft Lowia, WA 98433, at the time of the Hijacking and remained at that natation until Nov 75.
related that on an unremembered date following the hijacking of Flight 305 he had a conversation with an acquaintance named SSG 2/77th Armor, Ft Louis, 4 9: 32. Dur's the course of the conversation stated that he thought he know 'ho raf i pen ible for the hijacking. After shking not to repoat any of the
b-fossilca be vas about to give him statod that he know a US Army Master Sergean!
After shking not to repoat any of the
b-fossilca be vas about to give him statod that he know a US Army Master Sergean! sho was also assigned to Ft Lewis, WA, at the time who was a friend of and also o, parechutist and skydiving enthusiast. did not reveal the Master Sergeant's : Dans to however, he told him that the man had often spoken about the possibilit; of skyjacking an aircraft and doing it in much the same manner that Flight 305 was done. further stated that the Master Sergeant had taken a sudden and unplanned loare Just before the hijacking and that he returned a few days after it.
related that seemed very sure of bis information and had again asked him tell anyone about it.
not to
could offer no further information concerning the mentioned Master Sergeant,
however he felt that would remember both the man and the conversation.

is	uncertain	as	to	current whereabouts	but	related	that	he	was	still	at
Ft Lewis,	WA,	in
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Ft Lewis,	WA,	in Nov	75	assigned to	2/77th Armor.	:66
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SUBJECT: Request for Assistance
Office of Legal Attache US Embassy Box 310 APO 09080
8 Nov 76
1. Reference is made to your action #164-23, dated 15 Oct 76, subject: Hijacking.
2. On 3 Nov 76, SSG
Co A, 5/68th Armor, b6 ARMY CID APO. NY 09086, was interviewed by SA
Mannheim Resident b7C Agency, USACIDC, APO 09166 concerning any information he might possess relative to the 24 Nov 71 hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
3. The results of the Interview are contained in the attached Agent Investigation Report. Also attached is an interview worksheet pertain- ing to SSG
b6 ARMY CID b7C
FOR THE COMMANDER:
2
The results of the Interview are contained in the attached Agent Investigation Report. Also attached is an interview worksheet pertain- ing to SSG
b6 ARMY CID b7C
FOR THE COMMANDER:
2 Incl as
ETC, MPC
Chief, Operations Division
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AINTEL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
PROXI:	LEGAT, BORN (164-23) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)

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Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter datod 11/8/76 from U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command with its enclosures.
LEAD
SEATTLE:
Will attempt to locate and interview Staff Sergeant 2/77th Armor, Ft. Lowis. b6 Per FBI/ARMY CID b7C
5 - Bureau 1 - Foreign Liaison Unit Seattle (164-81) (Enes. - 3) 1 = Bonn
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164-81- 7195
JAG DB Cooper-15027OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GIA FPMR (41 CFRI 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVER KENT
Memorandum
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DATE:
1/19/77
b6
10 JULY 1973 EDITION GIA FPMR (41 CFRI 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVER KENT
Memorandum
TO
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SAC, INDIANAPOLIS
DATE:
1/19/77
b6 Per FBI
b7C
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Re Legat, Bonn airtel to Bureau, dated 11/15/76. Enclosed for Indianapolis one copy of referenced letter and enclosed for Indianapolis is letter dated 11/8/76 from U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command.
The following investigation conducted by SA at Fort Lewis, Washington :
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On 12/16/76, the records of the post locater and alpha roster for Fort Lewis, Washington, were checked under the name
b6 ARMY CID b7C
The only individual listed under that name was
Spec. 4 7 assigned to Company A, 2nd of the 39th, Fort Lewis, Washington.
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On 12/22 and 12/30/76, attempts were made to b7C contact Spec. 4 at his unit at Fort Lewis, Washington; however, the building housing a Company A, 2nd of the 39th was found to unoccupied.
On 1/5/77, Sergeant Headquarters, 2nd of the 39th, advised that Spec. 4 is assigned temporarily to Headquarters Company, while his unit is on special maneuvers at Coronado,
4 is assigned temporarily to Headquarters Company, while his unit is on special maneuvers at Coronado, California. Sergeant advised, however, that Spec.
b6 ARMY CID
Battalion
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4 is unavailable for interview at this time.
On 1/10/77, Spec. 4
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was interviewed and related the following information :
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advised that he has been in the service on two different occasions, one being in 1967 to 1969, with b7C the second tour running from September, 1973, to the present. advised that he had never been assigned to the 2nd
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of the 77th armor division and does not know anyone by the name of and has only been at Fort Lewis
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On 1/10/77, the records of SIDPERS, Fort Lewis, Washington, listed Staff Sergeant assigned to Company C, 2nd of the 77th armor division, b7c
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gave his home address as telephone number
On 1/10/77, the records of SIDPERS, Fort Lewis, Washington, listed Staff Sergeant assigned to Company C, 2nd of the 77th armor division, b7c
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SSAN as having been assigned at Fort Lewis during 1975.
LEADS :
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION
At Fort Benjamin Harrison
Through Military Records Center, ascertain current location of Staff Sergeant SSAN b6 ARMY CID
and set out appropriate lead to locate and b7C interview as to his knowledge of this matter.
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AIRTEL

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :	LEGAT, BONN (164-23) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00 : SEATTLE)

b6 Per FBI b7C
Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter dated 11/8/76 from U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command with its enclosures.
LEAD
SEATTLE:
Will attempt to locate and interview Staff Sergeant 2/77th Armor, Ft. Lewis.
b6 ARMY CID/FBI b7C
5 - Bureau 1 ~ Foreign Liaison Unit
Seattle (164-81) (Encs. - 3) 1 - Bonn
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SUBJECT: Request for Assistance
Office of Legal Attache US Embassy Box 310 APO 09080
1. Reference is made to your action #164-23, dated 15 Oct 76, subject: Hijacking. b6 ARMY CID
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2. On 3 Nov 76, SSG Co A, 5/68th Armor, APO. NY 09086, was interviewed by SA Mannheim Resident Agency, USACIDC, APO 09166 concerning any information he might possess relative to the 24 Nov 71 hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
3. The results of the interview are contained in the attached Agent Investigation Report. Also attached is an interview worksheet pertain- ing to SSG b6 ARMY CID
FOR THE COMMANDER:
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DA 3 Nov 76, SSG
Co A, 5/68-2 Armor, Sullivan Bar ARMY CII AFO HY 09086, was interviewed concerning any information ho-night possess relati?
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DA 3 Nov 76, SSG
Co A, 5/68-2 Armor, Sullivan Bar ARMY CII AFO HY 09086, was interviewed concerning any information ho-night possess relati?a co b7C the 24 Nov 71 Hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305. related that he was stationod at Ft Lowis, WA 98433, at the time of the Hijacking and remained at that otation until Nov 75.
related that on an unremembered dato following the hijacking of Flight 305 be bed a conversation with an acounintonco named SSG 2/77th Armor, Ft Jovis 2 9: 32. Darica We couron of the cenvorestics stated that he thought ho know b-frangilea Fs was about to give him statod that ho know a US Army Master Sergoal
The r a s. sprarible for Mu hljocties. After abking not to repoat any of the ;ho woa also assigned to Ft Lewis, WA, at the timo who was a friend of and also a parachutist and skydiving enthusiast. did not reveal the Master Sorgoant's Damo to however, he told him that the man had often spoken about the possibili of skylacking an aircraft and doing it in much the same manner that Flight 305 was done further stated that the Master Sergeant had taken a sudden and unplanned leave Just before the
reveal the Master Sorgoant's Damo to however, he told him that the man had often spoken about the possibili of skylacking an aircraft and doing it in much the same manner that Flight 305 was done further stated that the Master Sergeant had taken a sudden and unplanned leave Just before the hijacking and that he returned a few days after it.
related that soomed vory sure of his information and had again asked him not to tell anyone about it.
could offer no further information concerning the mentioned Master Sergeant, however, he felt that would remember both the man and the conversation.
is uncertain as to current whereabouts but related that he was still at Ft. Lewis, WA, in Nov 75 assigned to 2/77th Armor. b6 ARMY CID
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2. ROI/SEO NO. (Include Primary Offence Code) 967-76-0643
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3. ALIASES/NICKNAMES	4. ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS Co A, 5/68th Armor	Tolo: MM-823 !	9. MCAC
non>	Sullivan Barracka, APO	NY 09086	E1

4. SEX	7. RACE.	0. GRADE	9.	DOB {Yr, Mo, Day)	10. POB (City, State)	11. 3SN	12. FORMER SERVICE. NO.
11	Cauo	SSG

1.1. HT	11. WT	13. HAIR	16. EYES	I 11, IDENTIFYING MARKS	14. SECURITY CLEARANCE	19. MOS	b6 Army CID 20. DUTY ASS b7C NT
69	170	Er	Br	Neno	SECRET	Tank Cormandor

21. ACTION TAKEN	22. INTERVIEWEE RELATIONSHIP TO CASE	23.
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69	170	Er	Br	Neno	SECRET	Tank Cormandor

21. ACTION TAKEN	22. INTERVIEWEE RELATIONSHIP TO CASE	23. OFFENSE CODES RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL ONLY
YES NO NA	SUSPECT SUBJECT VICTIM WITNESS
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24, PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS	25, TELEPHONE
QTR

26. ETS 19 Nov 78	27. DEROS/PCS Feb 79	20. CITIZENSHIP {Reg No.) US	20. MARITAL STATUS Married	30. PASSPORT NUMBER None
31 . EDUCATION LEVEL HS Grad	32. KNOWN FRIENDS/ACQUAINTANCES.	33. VEHICLE DATA

34. OFFENSEISI UNDER INVESTIGATION
Hijacking
35. DATE, PLACE, TIME INTERVIEW BEGAN
0830//3 Nov 76//CID Office

16.
OFFENSEISI UNDER INVESTIGATION
Hijacking
35. DATE, PLACE, TIME INTERVIEW BEGAN
0830//3 Nov 76//CID Office

16. RIGHTS READ AND EXPLAINED BY	37. COUNSEL REQ/PRESENT (Full Name)	36. WRITTEN STATEMENT TAKEN


YES
NO
19. LINEUP USED	40. POLYGRAPH REQUESTED.	41. PERSON FINGERPRINTED


YES
NO	

YES
NO	

YES
NO

12. CO NOTIFIED (Date and Nome) 43. CRD CHECK (If Yes, give Date) 11/A 

YES
NO
44. INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY SA	AS. TIME AND DATE TERMINATED 0915//3 Nov 76	46. DISPOSITION OF INTERVIEWEE Released to duty b6 ARMY CID
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At 0900 hrs, 13 December 1976, Mr.
HQ, VI.b6 ARMY CID Corps, G-1, (EEO), APO NY 09107, orally related that he had information that might7C locate the "Sky Jacker" given the name COOPER. M Mr. indicated that after reading the newspaper accounts about the sky-jacking he remembered a man with whom he had worked while with the forestry service in Oregon, who would have been able to land in the area described in the newspaper, live off the land, and know where he was when he landed. indicated the man had been in the military service and may have been a parachutest.
b6 ARMY CID Mr. stated that he had worked with a man named
0 during the summ of 1951 thru 1953 at the Wind River Ranger Station, which is located in the GiffobIC Peinchot National Forest in Oregon and Washington State. During the three summers that worked with observed that stayed at the Ranger Station, did not have a car, and did not leave the
During the three summers that worked with observed that stayed at the Ranger Station, did not have a car, and did not leave the area except to go into the woods. When the winter months came and there was not need for at the Station, packed up and went prospecting in the woods and would not be seen again until summer.
while on forestry tower look-out duty, would indicate to his fellow workers that he was receiving messages from "The Beyond" from unknown persons. was placed in a Washington State mental hospital by his sister in 1952 or 53, during the winter months, because of the messages he was supposedly receiving, however, was later released.
b6 ARMY CID b7C Mr. felt. that since while on tower duty, kept track of aircraft that flew over the region, and while on crew duty and during winter months traveled through- out the entire region, he would be able to skyjack a plane and know where he was when he landed, and after landing be able to live off the land and find his way out of the area if he so desired. b6 ARMY CID b7C Mr.
during winter months traveled through- out the entire region, he would be able to skyjack a plane and know where he was when he landed, and after landing be able to live off the land and find his way out of the area if he so desired. b6 ARMY CID b7C Mr. indicated that he went back to Wind River Ranger Station in 1969 and met at that time with had not changed at all. He looked as if he was in his
late 30's, however figured that should have been in his late 50's.
It appeared to that was still a loner and did not seem happy to see after all that time.
b6 ARMY CID b7C
gave a physical description of as follows: brown hair with a reddish tint to it, brown eyes, busy brown mustach, regular side burnes, round face, slim build about 150 1bs, and 5'7" to 5'8" tall.
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was of the opinion that due to mental state, and with his retirement approaching, may have skyjacked the aircraft in question. or perhaps know what happened to the sky jacker or the money he took with him. did state, however that the picture of the sky-jacker in the paper did not look like LAST ENTRY,
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DATE:	11/11/77
REPLY TO ATTN OF:
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DATE:	11/11/77
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
TO:
00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
b6 b7C
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA dated 10/6/77. b6 b7C
On 10/26/77, a check of 9418 N.E. 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington, revealed there was a residence there. It is noted there is no 9418 81st Street in the Vancouver, Washington, area.
On 11/4/77, a check with the Clark County Public Utility District, Vancouver, Washington, revealed that their records indicated ERWIN FITZE resided at 9418 N.E. 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington.
On 11/8/77, a check with the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, revealed an ERWIN (NMN) FITZE, 7408 N.E. 126th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, DOB: 10/5/18, reported a burglary.
On 11/8/77; records of the Vancouver Police Depart- ment, Vancouver, Washington, revealed no record concerning FITZE.
Inasmuch as there is no address as 9418 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington, and the only record concerning an individual at
Inasmuch as there is no address as 9418 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington, and the only record concerning an individual at an address approximating that of 9418 81st Street, reveals this individual to be 59 years of age and not having the name it is recommended this individual no longer be considered a suspect in this matter.
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b6 b7CUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum

DATE:	11/11/77
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
TO:
00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
b6 b7C
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA dated 10/6/77. b6 b7C
On 10/26/77, a check of 9418 N.E. 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington, revealed there was a residence there. It is noted there is no 9418 81st Street in the Vancouver, Washington, area.
81st Street, Vancouver, Washington, revealed there was a residence there. It is noted there is no 9418 81st Street in the Vancouver, Washington, area.
On 11/4/77, a check with the Clark County Public Utility District, Vancouver, Washington, revealed that their records indicated ERWIN FITZE resided at 9418 N.E. 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington.
On 11/8/77, a check with the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, revealed an ERWIN (NMN) FITZE, 7408 N.E. 126th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, DOB: 10/5/18, reported a burglary.
On 11/8/77, records of the Vancouver Police Depart- ment, Vancouver, Washington, revealed no record concerning FITZE.
Inasmuch as there is no address as 9418 81st Street, Vancouver, Washington, and the only record concerning an individual at an address approximating that of 9418 81st Street, reveals this individual to be 59 years of age and not having the name it is recommended this individual no longer be considered a suspect in this matter.
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IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-81 (P)
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.

TO: SAC, Seattle
November 11, 1977
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Letter 10-20-77 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS:
The unidentified latent prints previously reported in the captioned matter are not identical with the fingerprints and palm prints of
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Assistant DirectorRGHERtificatiUPPBI
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Dale of Ironscription, 10/26/76
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telephonically contacted writer at the Lafayette Resident Agency and advised that after being interviewed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on October 19, 1976, he had been trying to defintely account for his presence during Thanksgiving of 1971 and after b6 he was positive that during Thanksgiving b7C of 1971 while driving. for he was working with another driver by the name of and that the both of them drove together on cross-country runs and at that time in 1971 he and had. taken a truck to California and he remembers specifically that while in California he con- tacted and
advised her he was in California for a day or two and
where they stayed the day before Thanksgiving as well as Thanksgiving Day and ate Thanksgiving dinner with her and left the day after Thanksgiving, driving back to Louisiana.
advised that he also believes that is living in Milford, Iowa, rather than Sheldon, Iowa, as he had advised Agent in previous
advised that he also believes that is living in Milford, Iowa, rather than Sheldon, Iowa, as he had advised Agent in previous interview and that should she be contacted he felt certain she could verify this information and that he knows for a fact either or Durall Trucking Company in Beaumont, Texas, could also verify this information.
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interviewod on	10/20/76	164-81-7720 Lafayette, Louisiana 1/7 ot File # NO 164-136
by SA	: ebc Date dictaled 10/20/76

This document contains nelthar recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and Is tooned to your agency: It and Its contents are not lo be distributed outside your ogoncy.
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was interviewed at the Lafayette Resident Agency and after being advised of the identity of interviewing Agents and the reason for the interview was presented a Waiver of Rights Form which he read and signed and furnished the following
Agency and after being advised of the identity of interviewing Agents and the reason for the interview was presented a Waiver of Rights Form which he read and signed and furnished the following information:
advised that in he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was sent to Medical School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and subsequently went overseas to Korea and served as Ambulance Driver and Aideman with the Seventh Division of the U. S. Army. advised that he returned to the Continental United States in and was placed in the Eighth Division of the U. S. Army and served in the Quarter Master Branch and was then transferred to the Ninth Division Army where he served in the Ordnance Branch. advised that in he received an Honorable Discharge from the Military and he returned to his home in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and got a job driving an Over The Road Diesel Truck.
stated that in from Sheldon. Towa, and that he was and then he currently lives in Sheldon, Iowa, and could be contacted through
continued that in he returned to Military Service as an E-2 and went through basic training at Fort Ord, California, and subsequently was shipped to Fort
Towa, and that he was and then he currently lives in Sheldon, Iowa, and could be contacted through
continued that in he returned to Military Service as an E-2 and went through basic training at Fort Ord, California, and subsequently was shipped to Fort Hood, Texas, where he was assigned in the Ordnance Branch at Fort Hood, Texas. stated that he staved at Fort Hood. Texas. and in the Army until and that at this time he was given a Dishonorable Discharge from the Army and was 
stated that and since
he
- 10/19/76 , Lafayette, Louisiana
File # NO 164-136 - 118
SA
CGV: ebc Dote diclglad 10/20/76
Interviewed on,
by SA
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that time he has stated that at no time while he was in the Military did he ever participate in any parachute training and that he has never jumped from a parachute in his life and would not even know how to put on a parachute.
at no time while he was in the Military did he ever participate in any parachute training and that he has never jumped from a parachute in his life and would not even know how to put on a parachute. ₹
continued that upon his he went to work for Lake Charles Dredging and Towing and worked and kept this job until the early part of 1971 and at this time he went to work for Franks Flower
Express Company and worked
until advised that he kept this job and then he went
to work for Williams Drilling Company in Baton Rouge and worked for approximately four months for them
advised that his employ-
ment with could be confirmed at the Franks Express Office in Beaumont, Texas, and that his employment with Williams Drilling Company in Baton Rouge could be confirmed with their office in Baton Rouge.
continued that after he left Williams Drilling Company he went to work with Chaffin Workover in New Iberia, Louisiana, for about four months and worked as and subsequently quit this job and went to work with Penrod in Lafayette, Louisiana. for three or four months as
stated that in approximately he went to work with Carr Truck Lines and worked for only one month as and then quit this job to go to
for three or four months as
stated that in approximately he went to work with Carr Truck Lines and worked for only one month as and then quit this job to go to work for H. T. I. as and worked with H. T. I. in Lafayette for
approximately three months. stated that he then
left H. T. I. and went to work with DSE, an ' oil company out of Omaha, Nebraska, whose headquarters are now in Little Rock, Arkansas, and he stayed on this job for approximately eleven months and then went to work with Dove Well Service for eight months in Lafayette. advised that after this he went to work for Brazzel Well Service in New Iberia, Louisiana, and also worked at this job for about eight months until he got a job with Homco and continues to maintain this position in
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with Homco until the present
as a
time.
At this time
provided the following list
of relatives:
Father
Stepmother
Brothers
Half-brother
Sister
Sister
Sister
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advised that he had not seen since 1963 when she resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, and that he visited her on one occasion in 1963, however, he
At this time
provided the following list
of relatives:
Father
Stepmother
Brothers
Half-brother
Sister
Sister
Sister
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advised that he had not seen since 1963 when she resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, and that he visited her on one occasion in 1963, however, he understands that she currently resides in California, exact city unknown, and he has had no contact with her since 1963.
advised that he has no knowledge whatso- ever of any hijacking of an aircraft and that he definitely b7C
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could account for his presence during Thanksgiving of 1971 in that he was working for at this time and that records and
log books for that time would account for his presence.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:
NAME
Race
White
Sex
Male
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Address
Lafayette, Louisiana
Height
5'11"
Weight
215 pounds
Hair
Dark brown
Eyes
Blue
Scars
Social Security Account Number
Arrest
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DB Cooper-16177 SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63)
11/15/77
SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) (RUC)
HORJAK (A) Bufile 164-2111
00: SC
Re IP letter to SE, 9/9/77, and SL letter to IP, 10/25/77.
LOUIS (164-63)
11/15/77
SAC, INDIANAPOLIS (164-62) (RUC)
HORJAK (A) Bufile 164-2111
00: SC
Re IP letter to SE, 9/9/77, and SL letter to IP, 10/25/77. On 11/4/77
U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Agency, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. was recontacted concerning the leave status of SSAN
advised that all sources available at Fort Harrison have been expended with negative results concerning the leave status of during October through December, 1971.
Further, advised that even though is presently on active duty, his leave records would be maintained on the unit morning report records of the U.S. Army Recruiting Station, EVERETT WASHINGTON, Zip Code 98201.
LEAD
ST. LOUIS
At National Personnel Records Center
Attempt to locate and review the morning report records for unit for the time period October through December, 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-16178"OPTIONAL TORM RO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/17/77
FROM
:
SAC.
10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/17/77
FROM
:
SAC. SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
913
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Reference Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 8/23/77.
Referenced airtel set forth that one CARROLL COOPER, 4738 Northdale Drive, Fremont, California, was named as a possible suspect in an anonymous letter sent to the Los Angeles FBI Office in August, 1977.
On 9/12/77, records, DMV, revealed California license Y0200077 was issued CARROLL CREIGHTON COOPER, 4738 Northdale Drive, Fremont, California. He was described as:

Race	White
Sex	Male
DOB	8/16/13
Height	6'
Weight	200 1bs.
Hair	Gray
Eyes	Green

Description was furnished for his driver's license in 1971 and 1975.
On 9/19/77, review of records, Fremont Police Department, Fremont, California, failed to reveal any information concerning CARROLL COOPER.
On 9/19/77, review of records, Fremont Police Department, Fremont, California, failed to reveal any information concerning CARROLL COOPER.
On 9/29/77, inquiry Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (CII) failed to reveal any information concerning COOPER. On the same date, 2)
2 - Seattle 2 - San Francisco
Clinicato
5010-110
DJB/jr (4)
164-81-7723
SEARCHED INDEXED, SERIALIZED Q FILED 2- NOV 23 1977 FBI-StATILE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan,
DB Cooper-16179 SF 164-220
DJB/jr
inquiry Alameda County Centralized Identification Bureau (CIB), which covers Fremont, California, failed to reveal any information concerning subject.
On 10/13/77, Fremont, California, advised that she has known CARROLL COOPER for approximately seven years when he moved to 4738 Northdale He has
and was employed at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, until approximately three years ago when he retired. Both he are law abiding
citizens who have not displayed a sudden increase in wealth.
He has
and was employed at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, until approximately three years ago when he retired. Both he are law abiding
citizens who have not displayed a sudden increase in wealth. indicated that she had no information indicating that COOPER was ever an airplane pilot or parachutist, but knew that he had been in the Army when he was younger.
On 10/25/77, CARROLL COOPER was interviewed at his residence, 4738 Northdale Drive, Fremont, and advised that he was in the Army Engineers during the Second World War and has no flight training or parachute training. He was employed at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco for 25 years as a welder and retired in 1973. California
and He stated that he has never visited Washington or Oregon during the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays and when he has traveled for the holidays he has gone to Sacramento, California.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

Name	CARROLL CREIGHTON COOPER
Race	White
Sex	Male
DOB	8/16/13
POB	Colfax,
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

Name	CARROLL CREIGHTON COOPER
Race	White
Sex	Male
DOB	8/16/13
POB	Colfax, Washington
Height	6'
Weight	212 1bs.
Hair	Gray
Eyes	Green
SSAN	530-09-4285

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Upon comparing photo and physical description of CARROLL COOPER with that of "DB COOPER" it was determined that they were not similar.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/28/77	4/26/77 - 11/21/77

TITLE OF CASE
NORJAK

REPORT MADE BY	TYPED
PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/28/77	4/26/77 - 11/21/77

TITLE OF CASE
NORJAK

REPORT MADE BY	TYPED BY
SA	dlb

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CHARACTER OF CASE
CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION (A)
REFERENCES :
Sub GG
Seattle report of SA
dated 5/31/71. b6 b7C
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ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of the pertinent investigation that has occurred since referenced report. Inasmuch as the results of all investigation to date are negative, no copies are being designated to other divisions or to the U. S. Attorneys Offices at Seattle and Portland.
A code name for this case has been given by the Bureau as NORJAK and will be used in all communications.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT. TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 
:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	 NONE	ACQUIT. TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
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3 
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Dissemination Record of Attached Report
Agency
Request Recd.
Dissemination Record of Attached Report
Agency
Request Recd.
Date Fwd.
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By

Notations
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A
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COVER PAGE
DB Cooper-16182SE 164-81
There are currently 916 suspects, 905 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and appro- priate investigation is being instituted. No promising sus- pects are under consideration at this time.
Some of the investigation reported herein has not been completed. All logical leads in investigation will be expeditiously conducted and subsequently reported; however, leads are not being set out in this report, but rather are being set out by separate communication.
Information concerning individual suspects is not being included in this report because all investigation has been negative and
Information concerning individual suspects is not being included in this report because all investigation has been negative and because it is too voluminous. Positive information will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau by appropriate communication.
B* COVER PAGE
DB Cooper-16183FD-204 (Rev. 3-3-59)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy to:
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SA
Office:
Seattle, Washington
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Date:
11/28/77
Field Office File #:
164-81
.Bureau File #:
164-2111
Title:
NORJAK
Character: CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION
Synopsis:
All investigation to identify unsub has been negative.
Investigation continuing at Seattle and other divisions.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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DETAILS :
All investigation to identify unsub to date has been negative.
Leads were set out in Seattle airtel to the Bureau, dated 4/26/77, to 13 divisions to investigate 21 possible suspects developed as a result of a manual search of missing persons who possibly fit unsub's profile. Investigation is continuing concerning these suspects.
to 13 divisions to investigate 21 possible suspects developed as a result of a manual search of missing persons who possibly fit unsub's profile. Investigation is continuing concerning these suspects.
On 11/21/77, a file review was conducted consisting of information contained in the Seattle NORJAK file since the last report.
RJ
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DB Cooper-16184
This document contains urither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI und is lonned to your agency, it und its contents are not to be distributed aulane your ugency.
& U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1970 ( - 406 B1)FE 263 (Rev, 7-15-75)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE	OFFICE OF ORIGIN	DATE	INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE	SEATTLE	11/28/77	4/26/77 - 11/21/77

TITLE OF CASE NORJAK
REPORT MADE BY
SA
CHARACTER OF CASE
TYPED BY dlb b6 b7C
CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION (A)
REFERENCES :
Qui GG
Seattle report of SA
dated 5/31/71. b6 b7c
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ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of the pertinent investigation that has occurred since referenced report.
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- P -
ADMINISTRATIVE:
The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of the pertinent investigation that has occurred since referenced report. Inasmuch as the results of all investigation to date are negative, no copies are being designated to other divisions or to the U. S. Attorneys Offices at Seattle and Portland.
A code name for this case has been given by the Bureau as NORJAK and will be used in all communications.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED	XX NONE	ACQUIT- TALS	CASE HAS BEEN:
CONVIC.	PRETRIAL DIVERSION	FUG.	FINES	SAVINGS	RECOVERIES
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR 



YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE: 8 - Bureau (164-2111) 3)- Seattle (164-81)	164-
YES
NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS
YES
NO

APPROVED	SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE	DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE: 8 - Bureau (164-2111) 3)- Seattle (164-81)	164- 81-7724

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Agency
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Date Fwd.
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By

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013 -- 10-834A0-1 OPO DB Cooper-16185NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum

DATE:	11/29/77
REPLY TO ATTN OF:

SA

-
SUBJECT: NORJACK 00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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RE:
Re Seattle
REPLY TO ATTN OF:

SA

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SUBJECT: NORJACK 00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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RE:
Re Seattle memo of SA 10/12/77. On 10/4/77, records of the Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Wash. revealed was born b6 b7C
5'11", weighed 230 1bs., Wash. These records
and resided at indicated he reported
On 11/3/77. attempts were made to locate the Wash. with negative results
although the sign for it was still there.
On 11/29/77, contact was attempted with (PROTECT IDENTITY), Wah. with negartige results as he was not available.
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LEAD
SEATTLE AT
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Will continue attempts to contact determine his knowledge of
and
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle JTG
name done 1/27
SEARCHED 164-81-7724/A
INDEXED JaFILED q NOV 2 y 1977 FBI -- SEATTLE
SERIALIZED
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*C. S. GPO : 1977-0-241-530 3089
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-16188
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11/16/77
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
1 Hansen Engineering
On 11/10/77, Company, 502 John
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11/16/77
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJAK 00: Seattle
1 Hansen Engineering
On 11/10/77, Company, 502 John Street, Carson City, Nevada, advised that had been living with one
who supposedly was of Western Nevada Community College, Carson City, went to Fairbanks, Nevada. This person Alaska, where he had at a college.
In conversations with
this person told him
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He further
indicated that he was quite familiar with Oregon and Washington, where he had done a lot of outdoors activities.
stated that on one occasion told her that once they get to Alaska, he wanted
He continued that he understands that
is now employed by the State of Alaska, perhaps in their Department of Employment Security.
Ne stated that he got a call from
then in Anchorage and since then has learned had apparently that she has obtained employment as at a bar in a town near Anchorage. He stated that Anchorage, Alaska.
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He also
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He also related that on one occasion alluded to the fact that he knew of and perhaps was part of the D. B. COOPER caper on 11/25/71, when the Northwest Orient flight was skyjacked enroute from Seattle to Reno, Nevada.
He described
as follows :
Race
White
Sex
Male American
Age
36
Height
5'8"
Weight
150-160 pounds
Build
Medium
Hair
Light brown, full
He described
as follows :
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Race
White
Sex
Female American
Date of Birth
Height
5'74"
Weight
120 pounds
Hair
Dishwater blonde
Characteristics
was shown the artist photo of D. B. COOPER and stated that this is not for
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DB Cooper-16190
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LEADS :
ANCHORAGE DIVISION:
At Anchorage, Alaska:
Through State Government ascertain if employed and obtain further descriptive data.
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DB Cooper-16191
-3 *-SL-17 (Rev. 4-17-70) OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 3010-106 MAY 1962 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11/29/77
FROM
: SAC, ST. LOUIS ( 164-63
) (RUC)
SUBJECT : NORJAK (A) Bufile 164-2]]] 00: SE
Re :
1
Reference: Indianapolis letter to St. Louis, 11/15/77.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilian) (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 (EWXXmh) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, Veger THEXRANE SOM7x22xxx
11/29/77 . no fxdo&#und celor b6 b7C Morning Reports on
Pxowersjix carter, SLMO, advised on SSAN could be located on basis of information furnished.
no fxdo&#und celor b6 b7C Morning Reports on
Pxowersjix carter, SLMO, advised on SSAN 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 foixilixopor 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. 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.
Remarks: Note that morning reports are filed by specific organization and unit and date.
For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
Remarks: Note that morning reports are filed by specific organization and unit and date. No morning reports located for US Army Recruiting Station, Everett, Washington for period October through December, 1971. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 .- Seattle 1 - Indianapolis (164-62) Info. 1 - St. Louis (4) GTJ:
164-81.7726
DEC
DB Cooper-16192
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The COLUMBIAN
Few drawn to Cooper Caper
By COLUMBIAN STAFF, AP ARIEL - Skies were overcast and people almost as scarce as D.B. Cooper, himself, as this community near Mount St. Helens held its second annual party in honor of the legendary skyjacker's disappearance Saturday.
Only a handful of people gathered around a steaming cauldron of buffalo stew at the Ariel Store and Tavern. And inside the tavern where another 30 people were gathered, beer flowed more freely than talk of old D.B., who either pulled off one of the greatest swindles of the age of died trying.
And inside the tavern where another 30 people were gathered, beer flowed more freely than talk of old D.B., who either pulled off one of the greatest swindles of the age of died trying.
Cooper parachuted from a Northwest Airlines jet with 10,000 $20 bills somewhere near Ariel, 10 miles northeast of Woodland, on Thanksgiving
Eve in 1971.
Not one of the bills has turned up, and there has been no trace of the man who gave his name as Dan Cooper when he bought the ticket that carried him into legend.
The Cooper Caper, as it is called, is sponsored mainly by Vince and Germaine Tricola, owners : of the Ariel Store and Tavern, with the assistance of such people as Dave Butterfield, publicity chairman and chief stew stirrer, and a few others.
The avowed purpose of the celebration, aside .from commemorating the fete of skyjacker Cooper, is to bring a little prosperity to the settlement of about 250 people who in ordinary -life do such things as work in a shingle mill.
As one resident put it :. "We hope Cooper will. show up and spend some of those $20 bills."
But Cooper did not show up Saturday and no one seemed particularly surprised.
show up and spend some of those $20 bills."
But Cooper did not show up Saturday and no one seemed particularly surprised.
"I've been looking, but I haven't seen him yet," Butterfield said, grinning as he stirred the stew. "We'd like him to show, but he probably won't. He's one of the few truly free men - if he's alive. I kinda think of him as being like : Robin Hood."
Despite six years of sleuthing, the FBI says it does not know who Cooper is - or was. Some people think Cooper's bones may belin Lake Merwin, which is right next to Ariel, or lin the dense woods in the immediate area ...
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
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EBL -- SEATTLE
SERIALIZED :2 FILED 2
SEARCHED.
DEC1
1977
INDEXED
164-81-7727
Submitting Office: Seattle
or
Classification: 164-81
Character:
Title:
Edition:
Date: 11/27/77
The Columbian Vancouver, Wash.
Page 21
newspaper, city and state.)
(Indicate page, name of
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Federal Bureau of Inv. Seattle Wash.
Dear Sir :
I wish to bring to your attention, the possibility of identity of D.
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(Indicate page, name of
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Dear Sir :
I wish to bring to your attention, the possibility of identity of D.J. Cooper, the b6 b7C Hyjacker. x port angeles,
port angeles
has the physical apperance of cooper and knowledge of airplanes, the name cooper could arrive from the Rental equipment by that company name.
Sincerely
m
164-815. 7728
SEARCHED K LS_INDEXED. SERIALIZED A FILED 2 DEC 5 1977 FBI-SEALLLE
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DB Cooper-16194 1
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DATE:	12/20/77
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Washington, telephone December 3, 1977, that
Port Angeles, advised by letter, dated
Port Angeles, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical appearance similar to the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter. According to also has knowledge of airplanes.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1.
According to also has knowledge of airplanes.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact and determine any further information he may have concerning this matter.
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and other logical investigation to process as a suspect in this matter.
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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PORTANGELES LEAD
DEC 2 0 1977
TACOMA LEAD
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
Stu. a.QPO:1077-0-341-830/2300
DB Cooper-16195 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-70) GSA FPMA (41 CPR) 105 -11.6 BIO-18
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DATE:	12/20/77.
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Port Angeles,
Washington, telephone December 3, 1977, that
advised by letter, dated
Port Angeles, Washington,
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Port Angeles,
Washington, telephone December 3, 1977, that
advised by letter, dated
Port Angeles, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical appearance similar to the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter. According to also has knowledge of airplanes.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact and determine any further information he may have concerning this matter.
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and other logical investigation to process
as a suspect in this matter.
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State
driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
164-11-7729 D
Av . . 1977
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
WYu. S. Gro : 1077-0-2-11-530/9360 DB Cooper-16196
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-70) GSA FPMR (4: CFR) 101 -41 6 0010-112
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12/20/77.
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE:
Washington, telephone December 3, 1977, that
Port Angeles, advised by letter, dated
Port Angeles, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical appearance similar to the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter. According to also has knowledge of
airplanes.
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LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact and determine any further information he may have concerning this matter.
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and other logical investigation to process as a suspect in this matter.
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
164-61-7729 4 2-
5
DB Cooper-16197
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S. GPO:1977-0-241-530/9360
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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GPO:1977-0-241-530/9360
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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DATE:	12/20/77.
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE:
Port Angeles,
Washington, telephone December 3, 1977, that
advised by letter, dated
Port Angeles, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical appearance similar to the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter. According to also has knowledge of airplanes.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact and determine any further information he may have concerning this matter.
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and other logical investigation to process as a suspect in this matter.
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
RNŃ/jcb (5)
164-81-7729 1 : 2 .
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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164-81-7729 1 : 2 . : : : : 1977
2
DB Cooper-16198
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan WYu. s.Gro:1077-0-241-530/3360
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11 G 5010-1$7
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200 (Maybe D.B.) Jumpin At Cooper Caper Party
ARIEL, Wash. - (AP) - The little town of Ariel was jumping Saturday as more than 200 people showed up for buffalo stew, beer and conversa- tion in memory of sky- jacker Dan Cooper.
The second annual Cooper Caper celebration commemorates the near- legendary skyjacker who collected $200,000 in $20 bills and parachuted from a hijacked airliner flying over the dense forests of southwestern Washington near here.
In jumping from the plane the night before Thanksgiving six years iago, Cooper either es- caped with a duffle bag
full of money - or he died in the rugged for- ests.
In either event, he captured the imagination of a great many Ameri- cans.
In jumping from the plane the night before Thanksgiving six years iago, Cooper either es- caped with a duffle bag
full of money - or he died in the rugged for- ests.
In either event, he captured the imagination of a great many Ameri- cans.
Cooper, who hasn't been heard from since his famous caper, was invited to share the fes- tivities at the Ariel Store and Tavern, where Ger- maine Tricola sponsors the festival.
. Mrs. Tricola said she didn't know whether Cooper came to the party. But plenty of others showed up.
"It's really jumping here," Mrs. Tricola said. "We've had a couple of
hundred. people come by during the day" to sam- :. ple the stew.
The stew is a major drawing card. It contains 35 pounds of buffalo meat and a large pile 'of potatoes, carrots and on- ions. The stew sells for a dollar a bowl and refills are free.
Asked what happens at a Cooper Caper cele- bration, Mrs. Tricola said, . "Well, we have some buf- falo stew and we have a couple of beers and we visit with all our friends. Then we have some more buffalo stew and a little more conversation."
A parachute club from Portland, about 60 miles south of Ariel, was sup- posed to parachute into the community.
"
A parachute club from Portland, about 60 miles south of Ariel, was sup- posed to parachute into the community. The jumps were canceled because of inclement weather.
The celebration is staged by Mrs. Tricola, who owns the store and tavern, who is assisted by such people as Dave But- terfield, a parttime resi- dent who serves as pub- licity chairman. 2,
Besides remembering Cooper's skyjacking feat, the celebration is de; signed to bring a touch of prosperity to the settle- ment of about 250 people.
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SUB B
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)
p.A3 Seattle Post- Intelligencer Seattle, Wa.
Date: 11/27/77
Edition: Final
Title:
Character:
or 164-81
Classification:
Submitting Office: Seattle
164-81-7730
COPY SENT TO BUREAU
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED 2 FILED 2
DEC 6 1977 ERL SEATTLE
DB Cooper-16199
1JN 164-181 JRM/sh 1
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
On October 25, 1977, , was contacted at his place of business, Southgate Trailer Park, Richland, Mississippi, and offered the following information:
He has not seen or heard from since approximately viewed artist's
Cooper-16199
1JN 164-181 JRM/sh 1
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
On October 25, 1977, , was contacted at his place of business, Southgate Trailer Park, Richland, Mississippi, and offered the following information:
He has not seen or heard from since approximately viewed artist's conception drawing in this matter and advised the only similarity he noted between the Unknown Subject and was that both had high foreheads, He additionally stated
stated was afraid of flying and that to his knowledge had no parachute experience had sandy brown hair and was, to knowledge, not familiar with the Northwestern United States. b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-16200 FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FE
RAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
11/25/77
Laurel,
Mississippi, was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature and purpose of the interview.
advised that she and that she formerly resided at Laurel, Mississippi.
11/25/77
Laurel,
Mississippi, was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature and purpose of the interview.
advised that she and that she formerly resided at Laurel, Mississippi. said that she has no current photograph who has been missing for several years. In this regard she commented that she could not recall specifically when she last but related that it was in the summer time, possibly four, five or six years ago. She recalled in Laurel, Mississippi, from Miami, Florida, and when he left he returned to Miami inasmuch as she had received both letters and telephone calls from him. She stated, however, that some four, five or six years ago the letters and telephone calls stopped and she has not heard from since.
stated she has no idea regarding current whereabouts and surmised that he may have returned to Japan stating that while he was in the Army he was in the Military Police and was
She stated that after he returned to the United States.
She stated she advised him against this fact and that he had never mentioned it to her again. She also commented that had once been employed by some dil company and had worked for this oil company some place in South
She also commented that had once been employed by some dil company and had worked for this oil company some place in South America, the exact location unknown to her.
Photographs of 1964, and February 15, 1966, were exhibited to and she positively identified these photographs When copies, however, both in color and black and white with and without glasses of the artist's conception of an unknown individual, also known as DAN COOPER, were exhibited to she stated that this person or persons was unknown to her and stated that she could see no similarity between this individual and
dated September 10,
Interviewed on 11/17/77 at Laurel, Mississippi
File # Jackson 164-181
164-81-7732
by SA
njb ›
Date dictated
11/18/77
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBIand is loaned-to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DEC 3 1977
FBI/DOJ
Foi -- SEAI ILL
DB Cooper-16201
18.
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b6 b7C JN 164-181 2 is a white female who stated she was 83 years of age and commented during interview that she has poor memory. She was positive, however, in her identifica- tion of the photographs and just as emphatic in her statement that the individual in the artist's conception bore no resemblance to
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DB Cooper-16202XX
11/29/77 b6 b7C

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	ACTING SAC, JACKSON (164-181) (RUC)

NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re Miami airtel to Seattle, dated 9/29/77. Enclosed for Seattle am the following:
Original and one copy of investigative insert reflecting contact with b6 b7C
Two conies of FD-302 reflecting interview of Laurel, Miss.
Also, enclosed are Agent's interview notes regarding
Original of above mentioned FD-302 will be forwarded by FD-491.
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2 - Seattle (Enc. 5) 1 - Jackson JRM/bal (3)
Luni #1 7233
DEC
9
DB Cooper-16203FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Ci
Date of transcription December 6, 1977
(1)
telephone number b6
11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Ci
Date of transcription December 6, 1977
(1)
telephone number b6 b7C
Anchorage, Alaska, was interviewed and provided the following information:
He advised he had worked on the Alaska Pipeline at Valdez, Alaska with an individual named whom he recalls telling him that the FBI had questioned him about D. B. COOPER. related that one evening when had been drinking he began talking about D. B. COOPER and the fact that the statute of limitations was about to run out on the matter. At that time, did not discuss the matter further.
About one year ago, while was visiting Seattle, Washington, he saw sketches of D. B. COOPER on television and thought there was some resemblance to He advised that
used to boast about being and working on the design of the type of aircraft from which COOPER allegedly parachuted.
stated that was the kind of person who desired recognition and liked to receive attention. He stated he had no further information regarding this matter and had not heard say that he was D.
He stated he had no further information regarding this matter and had not heard say that he was D. B. COOPER, nor had he heard him discuss it in any greater detail than already related.
169-71-7734
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Interviewed on,	11/28/77	Anchorage, Alaska ot	File # AN 164-59
SA by	vlr Dote dictated	12/2/77

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F81 and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-16204
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/77
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
NORJAK (A) (00: SEATTLE)
Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 10/31/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an I'D-302 reflecting results of investigation conducted at Anchorage, Alaska.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an I'D-302 reflecting results of investigation conducted at Anchorage, Alaska.
Numerous efforts to contact at Cordova, Alaska have been negative. Investigation through the Cordova Police Department has determined that is out of the city of Cordova and his whereabouts is unknown.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) (RM) 2 - Anchorage DHS : vir (4)
164-21.7735
2
DEC 3 1977 FEI -- SEATILS
J
DB Cooper-16205 0
BTO 376 3492313Z RR SE P.D. DE BT R 152313Z DEC 77 FM BUTTE (164-26) (RUC) TO SEATTLE (164-31) ROUTINE PORTLAND (164-41) ROUTINE BT
SUB M - SUB J
CLEAR
NORJAK (A), 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO BUTTE, DECEMBER 15, 1977. DECEMBER 15, 1977, A. M. ROBINSON, BOX 58, PECK, IDAHO, 90 YEARS OLD, ADVISED SAW NEWSPAPER ARTICLE IN "OREGONIAN" NEWSPAPER APPROXIMATELY NEAR END. NOVEMBER, 1977, INDICATING ANY $20.00 BILL HAVING SERIES 1971 OR EARLIER COULD 3E SUS - PICIOUS AND POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH COOPER HIJACKING IN 197 !. ROBINSON ADVISED OBTAINED $20.
00 BILL HAVING SERIES 1971 OR EARLIER COULD 3E SUS - PICIOUS AND POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH COOPER HIJACKING IN 197 !. ROBINSON ADVISED OBTAINED $20.00 BILL FROM FIRST SECURITY -BANK, OROFINO, IDAHO, HAVING SERIES 1969C, SERIAL C29167484A, AND THOUGHT AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE ADVISED.
BT
NOT PART OF NORJAL BILLS (N)
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343231.02 SC 1
DB Cooper-16206DECEMBER 14, 1977
FM PORTLAND (164-41) P TO BUTTE ROUTINE BT CLEAR
SN. J. M
NORJAK, 00 : SEATTLE. X
MR. A. M. ROBINSON, POST OFFICE BOX 58, PECK, IDAHO 83545, CORRESPONDED WITH "THE OREGONIAN", MAJOR PORTLAND, OREGON, NEWSPAPER, TO ADVISE THAT HE HAS A SUSPICIOUS $20 BILL AND WANTED IT CHECKED AGAINST THE RANSOM MONEY IN THIS CASE. ROBINSON, WHO APPEARED TO BE AN ELDERLY MAN, DID NOT FURNISH THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS BILL.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT BUTTE PROMPTLY CONTACT MR. ROBINSON TO CHECK OUT THIS MATTER AND ADVISE PORTLAND AND SEATTLE OF RESULTS.
AM COPY FURNISHED SEATTLE.
BT 1 -Seattle (AM) (164-81) 1-Portland
MMG : krv (2)
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IN
DB Cooper-16207.
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Date 10/5/77
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI
FRON
LEGAT,
(P)
Sub J
RE : UNKNOWN GURTEOT.
00 - BUFFALO
ReBuCab, 7/20/77.
Enclosed are original and two copies of and three copies of enclosure thereto, which are self-explanatory, and two photographs of
5 - BUREAU (Enc. 8) (1 - Foreign Liaison-direct) (1 - Buffalo) (1 - Newark)
1 - RLM/gd (6)
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164-81-7740
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7 
DB Cooper-16225
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12/14/77
To: SAC, Seattle
From: Director, FBI
UNSUR :
seattle Filo (164-81)
NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A) 00: Seattle Dureau Filo (164-2111)
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of Legat, Ottawa, airtel to the Bureau datod 10/5/77 captioned above in which Buffalo is office of origin, with one copy of each of the unclosures received therewith, except the photographs of
The enclosure from flatod 9/3/77 pages 4 and 5 makes reference to a hijacking that occurred 11/24/71 at
airtel to the Bureau datod 10/5/77 captioned above in which Buffalo is office of origin, with one copy of each of the unclosures received therewith, except the photographs of
The enclosure from flatod 9/3/77 pages 4 and 5 makes reference to a hijacking that occurred 11/24/71 at Portland, Oregon, and a composite of a suspect received from SA of the Seattle Office. It appears is a suspect in the Norjak investigation.
For any further information regarding Seattle furnish Buffalo lead to handle.
Enclosures (9) 2 - Buffalo
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DB Cooper-16226 SAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
12/15/77
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
HORJAK (A) (00: SEATTLE)
Re Las Vegas letter to Anchorage, 11/16/77.
On 12/13/77, Department of Admin- istration, State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, telephonically advised that was temporarily employed by the Alaska Department of Employment Security, Fairbanks, Alaska, from 8/2/77 through 9/30/77. She had no address for
LEADS :
ANCHORAGE:
AT FAIRBANKS, ALASKA: Through the Department of Employment Security, will attempt to obtain Fairbanks address of and interview as requested in refer- enced letter.
She had no address for
LEADS :
ANCHORAGE:
AT FAIRBANKS, ALASKA: Through the Department of Employment Security, will attempt to obtain Fairbanks address of and interview as requested in refer- enced letter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 20- SEattle (RM) 1 - Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) (RM) 2 - Anchorage DHS: vir (5)
7742
1 DEC & 9 1977
DB Cooper-16227
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/13/77
SAC, ALBANY (164-47) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE BUFILE: 164-2111
REA
Reurlet, 8/17/77.
The info in reflet was furnished to
by SA story is credible.
to determine if source's
Highway 25 does run approximately north and south from the Island of Montreal to the mainland, and it goes under Highway 641, on the mainland. About ten miles beyond that point it intersects Route 341, which has been Route 41 until about one year ago. There are numerous roads onto which one can turn from Route 341, and none of these bears a name like Oak Road. It was pointed out that in this totally French language area all road signs are in French only, and a road sign would bear the word "Rue" rather than road or possibly "Route" for a highway.
It was pointed out that in this totally French language area all road signs are in French only, and a road sign would bear the word "Rue" rather than road or possibly "Route" for a highway.
Several efforts were made to attempt to locate the farmhouse described in reflet without success. No information was developed regarding any individual in the area known as and the likelihood of there being a house of prostitution in that area is extremely remote, according to Quebec Police Force officers.
No further investigation is being conducted in this matter unless you so request. 2 - Seattle I - Albany EAM/vep (3)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Eliminate
164-81-7743
DEC 1 9 1977 FOI-SEAFILE 1 0
DB Cooper-16228
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b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FB1
Date:
12/19/77
Transmit the following in {Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO
:
SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFile 164-2111
copy each
RE
Enclosed for Detroit and Los Angeles are one of an FD-302 reflecting interview with
LEADS :
DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at United Technology,
copy each
RE
Enclosed for Detroit and Los Angeles are one of an FD-302 reflecting interview with
LEADS :
DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at United Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, and determine sufficient background information concerning to process him as a suspect in this matter. It is suggested that prior to any leads, Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73 be reviewed.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Detroit (164-115) (Encl 1) 1 - Los Angeles (164-497) ( Info) (Encl 1) /3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN/ jh (6)
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164-81-7744
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per
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DB Cooper-16229
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FBI
Date:
12/19/77
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO .
SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
:
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFile 164-2111 b6 b7C
RE
Enclosed for Detroit and Los Angeles are one copy each of an FD-302 reflecting interview with
LEADS :
DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at United Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, and determine sufficient background information concerning to process
with
LEADS :
DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at United Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, and determine sufficient background information concerning to process him as a suspect in this matter. It is suggested that prior to any leads, Seattle report of SA
dated 5/30/73 be reviewed,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
2 - Detroit (164-115) (Encl 1) A - Los Angeles (164-497) ( Info) (Encl 1) 3/- Seattle (164-81) RNN/jh (6)
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164-21-7744
Approved:
Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge
GPO . 1075 0 - 500 - 992 DB Cooper-16230
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TDS : vlh
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
On November 23, 1977, Montgomery County Department of Police (MCDP) , Rockville, Maryland advised that no missing person's report could be located for No criminal record could be located for at MCDP.
A credit check at the Baltimore Credit Bureau on December 5. 1977 furnished no information identical to b6 b7C
A review of city directories from 1970 to present furnished no information re the
On November 29, 1977, County Assessment Office, Rockville, Maryland, advised that on November 24, 1970 Quince Orchard Associates Inc.
of city directories from 1970 to present furnished no information re the
On November 29, 1977, County Assessment Office, Rockville, Maryland, advised that on November 24, 1970 Quince Orchard Associates Inc. sold is located to Orchard Limited, the land on which A townhouse development was built at
Montgomery
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the location and in 1972
In May 1975
No record of any
could be located for that address,
164-01-7745
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DB Cooper-16231
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13/15/77

TO:	DIRECTOR, TBI (104-2111)
ERCI:	SAC, BALTIMORE (104-103) (P)

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NORJAK (A) (00: Seattle)
De Seattle letter to Daltimoro, 11/7/77, and Burcau airtel to Seattle, 4/11/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investi- gative insert.
Investigation at
Maryland regarding b6 b7C
has been completely negativo.
REQUEST OF MIE BUREAU:
Tho Bureau is requested to furnish any additional information available from the missing person report as filed by in reference Bureau airtol and to choch Burcu indices regarding;
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau - Boattle (Enc.
information available from the missing person report as filed by in reference Bureau airtol and to choch Burcu indices regarding;
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Bureau - Boattle (Enc. 2) 2 - Baltimore
TDS:vlh (0)
164.81.7746
DEC 20 1977
Z DB Cooper-16232DATE:
12/20/77
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Re :
Re Bureau letter to Seattle dated November 11,
1977.
Re communication furnished information to the effect that the unidentified latent prints previously re- ported in captioned matter are not identical with the fingerprints and palm prints of
Because of the above information, and because at the time of Norjak, his build is listed as slender, 6'1", 170 pounds, and finally because no further investigation will be con- ducted concerning him at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN/tcs (3)
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
12/20/77
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Re
Re Bureau letter to Seattle dated November 11,
1977.
Re communication furnished information to the effect that the unidentified latent prints previously re- ported in captioned matter are not identical with the fingerprints and palm prints of
Because of the above information, and because at the time of Norjak, his build is listed as slender, 6'1", 170 pounds, and finally because no further investigation will be con- ducted concerning him at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
(A)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
TED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Seattle:
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On October 21. 1977. Seattle Police Department
Officer
telephone & Source
telephonically contacted SA and advised that he was in the cocktail lounge of the Mandarin Restaurant in Bellevue, Washington when he overheard a conversation be- tween two older men.
One of the individuals was telling the other that was D. B. COOPER. The man stated that COOPER is now living in South Africa and was "home free".
One of the individuals was telling the other that was D. B. COOPER. The man stated that COOPER is now living in South Africa and was "home free". was unable to hear any more of the conversation. ascertained from the bartender at the Mandarin Restaurant that the individual who stated he was D. B. COOPER's is employed by the Boeing
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did not think
that was intoxicated.
LO SE DIV AT SS, WASH:
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TO
:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
DATE:
12/23/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE :
On December 14, 1977,
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
DATE:
12/23/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE :
On December 14, 1977, Sandpoint, Idaho, Sheriff's Department, telephone interviewed
had previously called Special Agent Seattle Division, long distance
from Sandpoint, Idaho, stating that inebriated and was claiming he was D. B. COOPER. also stated had taken a trip
to Ariel, Washington, and had Later, called Special
Agent again and denied that
Both were interviewed by shortly after this at the request of
Special Agent
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At Sandpoint, Idaho.
Will contact
to determine any information he may have concerning suspect It is noted has been eliminated as a suspect in this matter; however, his exact whereabouts on November 24, 1971, have not been established.
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TO
:
SAC, BUTTE
(164-26)
DATE:
12/23/77
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
RE :
On December 14, 1977, Sandpoint, Idaho, Sheriff's Department, telephone interviewed had previously called Special Agent Seattle Division, long distance
from Sandpoint, Idaho, stating that inebriated and was claiming he was D. B. COOPER. also stated had taken a trip
to Ariel, Washington, and had Later, called Special
Agent
again and denied that
Both were interviewed by shortly after this at the request of
Special Agent
LEADS: BUTTE DIVISION
At Sandpoint, Idaho
Will contact
to determine any information he may have concerning suspect It is noted has been eliminated as a suspect in this matter; however, his exact whereabouts on November 24, 1971, have not been established.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Will contact
to determine any information he may have concerning suspect It is noted has been eliminated as a suspect in this matter; however, his exact whereabouts on November 24, 1971, have not been established.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DATE:	12/28/77
REPLY TO ATTN OF: SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE: SUB D,
PARACHUTE INFORMATION
On November 8, 1977,
Northwest Orient Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport,
Seattle, Washington, telephone
telephonically advised
that a Northwest Orient Airlines employee, telephone number Washington.
found a parachute near Graham,
stated the parachute had the following markings and/or identifying information:

Federal Stock Number: 1627-739-083
Size:	44 feet in diameter
External Skirt:	36 feet
GORE Markings:	M.
parachute near Graham,
stated the parachute had the following markings and/or identifying information:

Federal Stock Number: 1627-739-083
Size:	44 feet in diameter
External Skirt:	36 feet
GORE Markings:	M.ST EIN THAL Company, Inc.
Contract Number:	DA36-093-SC79699
Serial Number:	268229-859
Manfactured:	6/1962

It is obvious from the above descriptive information concerning this parachute that it is not identical to any of those used by UNSUB in this matter. Therefore, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of the investigation at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DATE:
12/28/77
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
112
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DATE:
12/28/77
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: SUB D,
PARACHUTE INFORMATION
On November 8, 1977,
Northwest Orient Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport,
Seattle, Washington, telephone that a Northwest Orient Airlines employee, telephone number
telephonically advised found a parachute near Graham, Washington.
stated the parachute had the following markings and/or identifying information:

Federal Stock Number: 1627-739-083
Size:	44 feet in diameter
External Skirt:	36 feet
GORE Markings:	M.ST EIN THAL Company, Inc.
Contract Number:	DA36-093-SC79699
Serial Number:	268229-859
Manfactured:	6/1962

It is obvious from the above descriptive information concerning this parachute that it is not identical to any of those used by UNSUB in this matter.
6/1962

It is obvious from the above descriptive information concerning this parachute that it is not identical to any of those used by UNSUB in this matter. Therefore, no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of the investigation at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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SAC, DENVER (164-98) (RUC)
HORJACK 00: SEATTLE SAC. SEATTLE (164-81)
On 12/20/77, 2 (PROTECT BY REQUEST), Durango, Colorado, telephone advised
he watched a TV special about two weeks ano about captioned matter and D.B. COOPER. stated approximately six years ago he roomed with an individual at South Lake Tahoe who matched the description and should be considered a suspect in this matter. He described this individual as follows:
Hame
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
Approximately 35 years
Height
612-
Weight
200
Hair
Blond
Present employment -
He described this individual as follows:
Hame
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
Approximately 35 years
Height
612-
Weight
200
Hair
Blond
Present employment - Harrah's-Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, Nevada
stated that had previous experience in the Army Special Services including parachute training. They both worked torether about six years ago at Harrah's and thought is still working at Harrah's-Tahoe.
Above being provided Seattle for information.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 - Seattle (RM) 1 - Denver JEB: crl (3)
164-01.7751
DEC 30 1977 F-SEATILE
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The following investigation was conducted by of the Miami Division on October 20 and Ilovember 1, 1977:
The following individuals were contacted with normativo results regarding any information concerning a who in 1973 filed with Congressman BURKS's office a missing persons report on
Vilton Manors, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, TrorTua
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Florida
Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sunrise, Florida
A review of the current Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Arca Telephone ond City
Florida
Fort Lauderdale, TrorTua
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Florida
Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sunrise, Florida
A review of the current Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Arca Telephone ond City Directories has failed to reflect any listings for any other individuals by the name of
Additionally, it was determined that Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was a non-existent address.
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SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (RUC)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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Re Miami airtel to Seattle dated 9/29/77, and Washington Field Office letter to Miami dated 10/17/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of an insert reflecting investigation at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 
- Seattle (Enc. 9) 1 - Miami JEB: jkc (3)
164-81-7753
DEC S 1 1977
DB Cooper-16242FD-302 (Rev.,4-15-64)
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1
Date
12/28/77
was contacted at the residence of
Carson City, Nevada She stated that she is in Carson City for the holidays but will be returning to Alaska in one or two months. She stated that she will be residing at Palmer, Alaska
She stated that in April 1977, she met one at the Carson
She stated that she will be residing at Palmer, Alaska
She stated that in April 1977, she met one at the Carson Park Bar, Carson City, Nevada. From that time, she commenced dating this person and thought she got to know him fairly well. This person told her that he entered the United States Navy at the age of nineteen. and served for several years in Viet Nam where his duties were
After returning to the United States of America while stationed at San Diego, California, established a Skydiving School at San Diego California. claimed to be one of an original group of skydivers formed in the late 1950s and in 1968 while making a jump and bad fall that resulted He claimed not to have jumped since then.
also claimed to have been involved in motorcycle racing in California and raced for He claimed to race Kawasaki cycles and had a bad accident that
while in Carson City, Nevada, claimed to have Western
Nevada Community College, Carson City. He claimed to have He also indicated to her that
he had worked for or was closely associated Reno, Nevada and had something to related that
do with flying.
He claimed to have He also indicated to her that
he had worked for or was closely associated Reno, Nevada and had something to related that
do with flying.He supposedly was a pilot .. he holds from Golden Gate University.
San Francisco, California.
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told her that he had been born in Russia and came to this country as a child.
She stated that she but the
could not recall the first name last name supposedly is
She and went to Alaska and arrived in Fairbanks July, 20, 1977, and lived at various campgrounds in that city. En route to Alaska. drove a 1965 Chevrolet pickup bearing Nevada license and she drove a 1972 Audi two door 100LS bearing Nevada license The pickup is bright orange with a white camper shell.
drove a 1965 Chevrolet pickup bearing Nevada license and she drove a 1972 Audi two door 100LS bearing Nevada license The pickup is bright orange with a white camper shell. At the British Columbia border, Canadian authorities made notes of their names and gave them nine days to clear Canada.
After arriving in Fairbanks, Alaska Department of Labor, Mao he has
got a_job with and
After arriving in Alaska,
told her that he
would be meeting Anchorage where trawler.
came on occasions on a fishing
also told her that he was expecting a large shipment of gold that would be sent to him from a bank in Zurick, Switzerland in the form of gold statuettes. He said he had been to Switzerland as well as over most of the world. told her he got this money from skyjacking an airplane over Oregon and that he was in fact "D. B. COOPER." He explained to her that he was the only one who could have done this because of his jumping experience and further since he was a pilot he knew when to jump. He told her that the of the Victim Airline Company knew that he was the Skyjacker and that prior to the skyjacking.
He told her that the of the Victim Airline Company knew that he was the Skyjacker and that prior to the skyjacking. He commented to her that the of the Airline was Knowledgeable regarding gold mining and planned to change the statuettes to bullion and claim the gold was from an Alaska mine.
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About the first of September 1977, she had an altercation with and she and left to drive to Anchorage about four hundred miles away. She stated that she tried
and threatened her with it as well as beating her physically. She explained that she wanted to take the revolver for protection on the trip to Anchorage was at the house at the time beat her and witnessed this.
When she arrived in Anchorage. she went to a She commented that she did not go directly to Anchorage but went to the home of located on whose recidence is
Fairbanks, Alaska.
She described
as follows:
Indian male (shoshone) (looks older) Height 5'6" or 5'7" Weight 140 slender Long black graying hair Full black mustache
Originally from Elko, Nevada
She described (known to her
She described
as follows:
Indian male (shoshone) (looks older) Height 5'6" or 5'7" Weight 140 slender Long black graying hair Full black mustache
Originally from Elko, Nevada
She described (known to her as as follows :
White Male American
Height 5'I1" Weight 175 Hair medium brown with some red, collar length Clean shaven (has had heard in past)
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12/28/77
SAC, LAS VEGAS (64-60) (P)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Las Vegas letter to Anchorage dated 11/16/77.
Enclosed herewith for Anchorage is one copy of FD-302 of interview of at Carson City, Nevada, on 12/21/77.
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Enclomed herewith for Seattle Division is one copy of this FD-302.
LEAD:
ANCHORAGE DIVISION
At Fairbanks, Alaska
Locate and interview bis possible involvement in the Northwest @kyjacking Thanksgiving Eve 1971. Ascertain his whereabouts at that period.
regarding
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It is noted the Department has indicated the five-year general statute of limitation may not apply since this could be considered a capital case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Anchorage (Enc.
It is noted the Department has indicated the five-year general statute of limitation may not apply since this could be considered a capital case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
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To: SAC, Baltimore (164-103) - Enc. From: Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle b6 b7C
Re Baltimore airtel dated 12/15/77.
Attached for the assistance of Baltimore is a copy of the Identification Record of
Bureau indices reveal by letter dated 5-5-70, Attorney of the law offices of Conroy and Williams,
Suite 239, Two Professional Drive, Maryland
advised their law firm was representing
inquired as to the location of n order that a notice could be sent him regarding pending litigation.
By letter dated 5-19-76, the Burcau advised that this type of information could only be furnished law enforcement and other governmental agencies or to interested relatives of the missing person.
Maryland
by letter to the Burcau dated 6-8-76, requested the information previously requested from her attorney, She was advised
Maryland
by letter to the Burcau dated 6-8-76, requested the information previously requested from her attorney, She was advised by Bureau letter dated 6-15-76, that Bu files were negative, however, a missing persons notice was being placed in the Identification Division files. 1 - Seattle (info)
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By letter dated 6-1-77 to the Bureau requested that she advise the Bureau within 90 days if she wished the missing persons notice to be continued in Bureau files, and if such notice was not received, the missing persons notice would be cancelled. did not respond to this letter.
It would appear that may be located through her attorney regarding the possible whereabouts
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
HORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE BUfilo 164-2111 SAC, MIAMI (164-552)
RE:
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Ro Seattle letter to WFO, 9/0/77.
Re communication requested recontact via UFO with Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE.
SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
HORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE BUfilo 164-2111 SAC, MIAMI (164-552)
RE:
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Re communication requested recontact via UFO with Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE. In addition, Miami was requested if results of that contact were negative to conduct an appropriate neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of As all efforts b6 b7C
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ARMED & DANGEROUS 
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) HORJAK (A) CO: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111 SAC, ISTAMI (164-552)
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RE:
Re Seattle letter to IFO, 9/8/77.
Re communication requested recontact via UFO with Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE. In addition, Miami was requested if results of that contact were negative to conduct an appropriate neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of As all efforts b6 b7C
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In addition, Miami was requested if results of that contact were negative to conduct an appropriate neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of As all efforts b6 b7C
to locato have provod negative to this point, Miami is directed to conduct investigation as requested in re communication and forward results to Seattle in order that this matter might be brought to a logical conclusion.
ARNED & DANGEROUS 
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DB Cooper-16250 NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
DATE:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
1/10/78
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00 :
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
RE :
Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 8/29/77.
Referenced communication set forth lead for the Portland Division at Oregon . To date results of that investigation have not been received by the Seattle Division. Portland is requested to expedite forwarding results of that investigation to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS . 
- Portland
3 ) Seattle
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. ID (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR . 41 CFR) 101 11 0 5010 112
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DATE:
1/10/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
RE :
Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 8/29/77.
Referenced communication set forth lead for the Portland Division at Oregon. To date results of that investigation have not been received by the Seattle Division. Portland is requested to expedite forwarding results of that investigation to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DATE:	1/11/78 .
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE : has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he is a master parachutist in the United States Army and his description somewhat matches the artist's composite of UNSUB.
born on has been interviewed and denies participating in above crime. A review of photograph indicates him to be a white male, approximately 5'8", 160 pounds, light brown hair with blue eyes, and does not in any way resemble the artist's composite of UNSUB. In addition, was 
and his complexion is not swarthy. Therefore, no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7 76) GSA FPMR (4) CFR2) 103-11 6 5010-112 DATE:
1/11/78
'REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
7 76) GSA FPMR (4) CFR2) 103-11 6 5010-112 DATE:
1/11/78
'REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
TO:
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE : has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he is a master parachutist in the United States Army and his description somewhat matches the artist's composite of UNSUB.
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and his complexion is not swarthy. born on
Therefore, no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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OPTIONAL TONM NO IU (REV. 7-70) GSA FPMR+41 CFR) 101 .11 6 5010-112 DATE: 1/11/78
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
REPLY TO
ATTN OF : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
After repeated attempts to locate
Coulee Dam, Washington,
she was contacted on 1/3/78.
telephone number She advised that left the Coulee Dam area during the first week of September, 1977, going back to Clarkston, Washington. She advised that because is a member of the Moose Lodge, who regularly attends their meetings, he could best be located through the Moose Lodge in Clarkston, Washington.
On 1/3/78, a teletype inquiry through Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, revealed that drivers license, due to expire on had been revoked.
LEAD :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Clarkston, Washington
Will locate possibly through the local Moose Lodge, and thereafter interview him to determine his whereabouts on the date of the hijacking.
LEAD :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Clarkston, Washington
Will locate possibly through the local Moose Lodge, and thereafter interview him to determine his whereabouts on the date of the hijacking.
Serials 7479 and 7646, along with drivers license photo, should accompany this lead.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Re Butte airtel to Seattle, dated 10/13/77.
On 1/5/78, Northwest Airlines, advised that he is not aware of any notes concerning the chronology of the hijacking made by which are currently maintained at Northwest Airlines.
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164-81-7761
JAN 13 1978 FEI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-16256DATE: 1/16/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NOR.
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164-81-7761
JAN 13 1978 FEI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-16256DATE: 1/16/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NOR.JACK
00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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On 1/12/78, a letter was received from
Wash. at the Vancouver Office of the FBI. this letter indicated that perhaps
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Based on the above, it is suggested this matter be opened and assigned.
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aprian ed:
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REY. 7-76)
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DATE:	1/16/78
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SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00:
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TO:
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On 1/12/78.
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DATE:	1/16/78
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SUBJECT:
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00:
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TO:
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ITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
RE:
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On 1/12/78. a letter was received from
Wash. at the Vancouver nifice of the FBI. This Letter indicated that perhaps
Wash., because of his business and the fact he owns an airplane, might be
Based on the above, it is suggested this matter be opened and assigned.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA b6 b7C AT TILLAMOOK, OREGON
1 On September 9, 1977, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) , advised that was the former of a small Oregon.
newspaper, stated that one year ago: however, still resides in the advised that
approximately
Oregon
is a white male area.
newspaper, stated that one year ago: however, still resides in the advised that
approximately
Oregon
is a white male area.
American, 5'11", 170 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, Social Security No. address in March, 1976 -
Oregon. stated that was
TCSO on
provided a date of birth of at the determine
time advised that he would attempt to current address and would provide the same to the FBI.
On September 13, 1977, advised that located b6 b7C
was residing at
Oregon. stated that
is believed to be unemployed at this time.
AT
OREGON
On September 13 and September 28, 1977, attempts were made to locate
Oregon. It was determined that
was not located
however, did reside there in a
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT
OREGON
On January 4, 1978, Oregon, advised her records contained no information identifiable with stated that until late
did reside
October, 1977, when The at
who resides noted that
operated the newspaper until approximately one year ago when
4, 1978, Oregon, advised her records contained no information identifiable with stated that until late
did reside
October, 1977, when The at
who resides noted that
operated the newspaper until approximately one year ago when the paper ran into money problems and was closed. She advised she has no forwarding address for
On January 4, 1978 advised she was acquainted with
advised that
lived at for approximately three years. He operated the but the business folded about one year ago because of financial problems. continued to reside in and workted as an
advised that
reporter for a newspaper in the Willamette Valley, possibly in Portland, Oregon. He was also a free-lance artist. stated that was considered a good tenant even though he had recurring financial problems.
164-21-7765
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JAN 1 8 1978 COLORATTLE
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
(00:
Seattle)
Bufile:
164-2113
Re Portland letter to Seattle, 8/29/77.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies each of two separate investigative inserts prepared at Portland and concerning investigation at Tillamook and Oregon.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies each of two separate investigative inserts prepared at Portland and concerning investigation at Tillamook and Oregon.
It should be noted that the complainant suggesting may have information in this matter in August, 1977,
Indicated had some interest in a financial venture known as Horse World in Seaside, Oregon. This business wont into bankruptcy over one year ago. in his position
as a would have had access to news information concerning the Norjak case. In view of the above information, it is felt that further efforts to locate and interview are not warranted and no further investigation to locate him is being conducted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Eliminato
2 Seattle (Enc. 4) 2 - Portland
RPH :kgf (4)
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DB Cooper-16263
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FBI Date:1/12/78
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRMAIL
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Via
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA (A)
00: Seattle
Re :
On 1/4/78,
-Northwest Orient
San Francisco
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(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRMAIL
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(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CAA (A)
00: Seattle
Re :
On 1/4/78,
-Northwest Orient
San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) , advised that at about 5:10 PM on that date he had been approached by an individual requesting purchase of a ticket to Los Angeles. This individual discussed the price of such a ticket and compared it with prices of other airline tickets to Los Angeles commenting about the fact that Northwest Orient had not planned to raise their prices until the next week. This information was not known to and he thought
it odd that a passenger would have this information. The passenger finally bought a $17 standby ticket. He furnished
his name as
and when asked for a first name replied,
He paid his fare with a $20 bill and began to give further change from his pocket. gave him
his $3.00 change while continued looking through his pockets. Conversation by during the purchase of this ticket revealed that he had been out of the country a couple of years, possibly in Hawaii, and received the impression that might be a merchant marine.
Conversation by during the purchase of this ticket revealed that he had been out of the country a couple of years, possibly in Hawaii, and received the impression that might be a merchant marine. 2 - Seattle 2 - Los Angeles 2 - Las Vegas 2 - San Francisco FJC/cad LX (8)
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FBI -SEATTLE
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Special Agent in Charge
Sent
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After telling his flight, Northwest Orient Number 10, could be boarded at Gate 34 at 6:45 PM, began wondering if passenger may be possibly identical to the Subject in captioned case.
Description of Unsub, aka Dan Cooper, was telephonically furnished to through Sheriff's Officer b6 b7C
SFIA. He was of the opinion that the description was close to that of the above passenger,
was thereafter exhibited a composite photograph of Unsub and became quite un-nerved at what he considered a close resemblance. He thereafter pointed out passenger as seated within the Passenger Waiting area.
was close to that of the above passenger,
was thereafter exhibited a composite photograph of Unsub and became quite un-nerved at what he considered a close resemblance. He thereafter pointed out passenger as seated within the Passenger Waiting area.
was approached by SA
who identified himself as a Special Agent of the FBI with a show of credentials. furnished a class 3 Nevada
driver's license numbered
reflecting the name of Reno, Nevada. His
birthdate was shown as 150 lbs., and his SSAN photograph of
his height 6', his weight This license bore no
He was questioned regarding the name he used to purchase his ticket and stated that he had used the name He denied knowledge of any hijacking by anyone named F specifically D. B. COOPER and emphatically denied participating in such activity himself. He wasshown the composite photograph of Unsub and agreed that it could resemble him. He initially furnished as his last employer, the Dallas Smith Chrysler located on Slaussen Boulevard, (number unknown, but cross-street Norwalk), Los Angeles, California. Thereafter in conversation he gave the name of his last employer as International Harvester, A & H Division, Montebello, California.
Thereafter in conversation he gave the name of his last employer as International Harvester, A & H Division, Montebello, California. He stated that he had worked almost eight years for this company and then advised that these years had been He stated that he had been "sick" since that time. He refused to supply the
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name of his doctor, who had been treating him because of his close relationship to the doctor and because of the fact he had used acupuncture to treat him and might get into trouble. He became very evasive about his activities since he became "sick" stating he was en route to Los Angeles to meet a doctor friend, one (FNU) (phonetic)' an Ear-Nose and Throat doctor residing Hollywood, California. He eventually stated the doctor would meet him. After much hesitation he finally advised that he resides at San Francisco, California and had telephone number
He stated, however, that he was moving soon and was cutting off the phone.
After much hesitation he finally advised that he resides at San Francisco, California and had telephone number
He stated, however, that he was moving soon and was cutting off the phone. He stated he intended to return to San Francisco on Friday to move. He volunteered that he did not know how to fly a plane and denied any knowledge of parachutes or military training. He is
at one During interrogation he erf point stated he was becoming irritated at the Agent's questioning but still remained evasive regarding specific questions as to his whereabouts after his Montebello employment.
He was questioned concerning his source of income since his illness and stated that he had inherited money from
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He would not produce a blank check, stating he wrote very few checks but did indicate he still had an account at the Main Bank of America, Montebello, California, though he thought that this bank might have a Los Angeles address. He added that the account only had $12 in it.
After an approximately 20 minute interview, asked if he was free to board Flight 10 with other passengers and was allowed to do so.
After an approximately 20 minute interview, asked if he was free to board Flight 10 with other passengers and was allowed to do so.
The interviewing Agent cannot through comparison of with composite drawing, completely eliminate him as a suspect, though he is he looks older.
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His hair is brown, not dark brown or black, as described by witnesses. Sheriff's Deputies and have
similar views.
The serial number on the $20 bill furnished
was checked through NCIC with negative results.
Records checks made by the San Francisco Office
regarding are negative save for a DMV record under index number which reflects one
birthdate
with address as of 5/17/77, of California, failed to
appear on a
He failed to
appear at Harbor Municipal Court, Newport Beach, California, 5/17/77. The automobile he was driving at the time of violation bore license determined to be a 1950 Plymouth registered to
San Francisco. He has no permanent California driver's license issued to him according to this record.
The automobile he was driving at the time of violation bore license determined to be a 1950 Plymouth registered to
San Francisco. He has no permanent California driver's license issued to him according to this record.
Copies of this communication are being furnished to the Los Angeles and Las Vegas Divisions for information purposes should Seattle deem it appropriate that further investigation be warranted concerning
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FBI
1/20/78
Transmit the following in ('Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO
:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00:
SEATTLE
RE :
Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 1/12/78.
Although it appears is too young to be identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices are requested to attempt to verify background information concerning contained in referenced communication. In particular, source of income is of interest.
The above lead is set out in anticipation that a preliminary investigation will be conducted concerning following the guidelines set out in Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73.
The above lead is set out in anticipation that a preliminary investigation will be conducted concerning following the guidelines set out in Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73. Results should be immediately forwarded to Seattle for evaluation and at that time, a determination 'will be made whether further investigation concerning is warranted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS . 
2 - Las Vegas (164-60) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) 2 - San Francisco (164-220) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : arm (9)
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Approved:
Bont
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D.de: 1/20/78
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Vin AIRTEL
(Precedence!
TO
:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 1/12/78.
Although it appears is too young to be identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices are requested to attempt to verify background information concerning contained in referenced communication.
Although it appears is too young to be identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices are requested to attempt to verify background information concerning contained in referenced communication. In particular, source of income is of interest.
The above lead is set out in anticipation that a preliminary investigation will be conducted concerning following the guidelines set out in Seattle report of SA dated 5/30/73. Results should be immediately forwarded to Seattle for evaluation and at that time, a determination will be made whether further investigation concerning is warranted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2
2 - Las Vegas (164-60) 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) - San Francisco (164-220) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : arm (9)
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK SUB:
On 1/3/78 the personnel file of the only employed by the Boeing Company was requested.
ANMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK SUB:
On 1/3/78 the personnel file of the only employed by the Boeing Company was requested. On 1/13/78 the file was reviewed and reflected the following :
Boeing (work tel: 655-6442) Appears to have worked for Boeing from October 1946 to the present
Security clearance: Secret
NOTE : The following description of Gates was derived from an employment dated 9/30/46:
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DOB :
SSAN :
RACE : white
Ht: 5'112
Wt: 175
Educ: Michigan College of Mining & Technology, Houghton, Mich
Military:
A.A.F. (hon, disch) b6
Add'l abilities: airplane pilot
Address :
Duluth, Mian.
Relatives:
164-81-7769
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DATE:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT:
TO:
1/20/78
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
GO
Re Butte airtel to Seattle, 10/13/77; Minneapolis letter to Seattle, 1/10/78.
Plan
DB Cooper-16270
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DATE:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT:
TO:
1/20/78
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
GO
Re Butte airtel to Seattle, 10/13/77; Minneapolis letter to Seattle, 1/10/78.
In view of the information contained in referenced communications, the following lead is set forth:
LEADS:
BUTTE DIVISION
At
Montana
Will reinterview and determine from him who, at Northwest Orient Airlines, would be in possession of notes made by concerning the chronology of cap- tioned hijacking besides
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
3 - Butte Seattle RNN/tcs (6) 3
164-81-7770
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TO
:
SAC SEATTLE (164-81) P
DATE:
1/18/78
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00:SE
RE Sezttle memo of SA
1/11/78.
On 1/6/78 investigation in Clarkston, Wa determined that no longer resides
in Clarkston. As of 11/30/77 his address was Pasco, Wa.
On 1/6/78 investigation in Clarkston, Wa determined that no longer resides
in Clarkston. As of 11/30/77 his address was Pasco, Wa. He reportedly is
and was last known to be working at
BEAD SEATTLE AT PASCO, WASHINGTON
Attempt to locate and interview as noted above.
SUPERVISOR NOTE: Seadals 7479, 7646, and 7760, along with drivers license phobo, Should be sent to RICHLAND RA with this lead,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2-164-81 JTD
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-2111)
Re Seattle letter to Miami 1/9/78.
Seattle's attention is called to Miami letter to Seattle 12/21/77, enclosing investigative insert covering lead in referenced letter.
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JAN 91 1678
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DB Cooper-16273FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 1/19/78
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 1/19/78
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
SUBJECT/ NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle
Inasmuch as all investigation at Los Angeles has been completed and reported, this matter is considered RUC.
2- Seattle 1- Los Angeles LJN: fet (3)
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle

Inasmuch as all investigation at Los Angeles has been completed and reported, this matter is considered RUC.
2- Seattle 1- Los Angeles LJN: fet (3)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Q
Date of transcription,
1/20/78
Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, furnished the personnel record concerning one This record reflected the following information:
Name Address
Seattle, Washington
Race
Q
Date of transcription,
1/20/78
Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, furnished the personnel record concerning one This record reflected the following information:
Name Address
Seattle, Washington
Race
Sex
White Male
Date &# birth
Height
Weight
5'10": 170 1bs.
Hair
Eyes
Brown Brown .
Address during 1972
5229 Erskine Way Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington.
Mother
Seattle, Washington
Education
Grammar school St. Louis, Missouri
High School:
Commerce High School San Francisco, California College:
University of California extension school 164-81-774
Sales and Business Management
Military
11
United States Air Force (no dates indicated). AFI KHI
aviation cadet .
JAN 23
pilot bombardier navigator

Interviewed on 1/11/28 ot Detroit, Michigan	File # Detroit 164-115
by SA / tae Dote dictated	1/13/78

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and Ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Previous employment
Marvel Oil Company Port
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United
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2
Previous employment
Marvel Oil Company Port Chester, New York
Hastings Manufacturing Company Hastings. Michigan
Replacement Farts Warehouse Seattle, Washington
Evergreen warehouse Seattle, Washington
United Technology
advised that during June of 1977, pursuant to a reduction force experience by United Technology, he had no photograph of
was let go
also advised that
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SAC, DETROIT (164-115) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE (Bufile 164-2111)
Re Seattle airtel to Detroit, 12/9/77.
Re
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy and for Los Angeles one cont of an ED-302 reflecting an interview with United Technology, Detroit, Michigan.
Subsequent leads concerning the enclosure are not being set forth as these are being left to the discretion of the office of origin.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Enc .- 2) 1 - Los Angeles (164-497) (INFO) (Enc .- 1) 1 - Detroit OJZ:tae (4)
1/20/78
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1/18/78
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)
- 1) 1 - Detroit OJZ:tae (4)
1/20/78
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1/18/78
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile #164-2111
RE :
Re Seattle letter to Butte, 12/23/77.
On 1/12/78,
Sandpoint,
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was claiming to be D. B. COOPER and the one responsible for skyjacking the aircraft on 11/24/71 over the State of Washington. is described as follows :

Race	White
Sex	Male
DOB	4/30/37
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
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was accompanied by
a white female, DOB
5' 4", 105#, blonde hair, brown eyes, SSAN
indicated that came into the PD and advised the officers that he was D. B. COOPER and responsible for the skyjacking. At that time, he was staying at the KANIKSU MOTEL, Room 7, in Sandpoint, Idaho. After interviewing him for a short time, recalled that he had and at that time he was an in Maxwell,
After interviewing him for a short time, recalled that he had and at that time he was an in Maxwell, Alabama. was turned over to and transported back to that facility at that time. 2 - Seattle 1 - Butte DEW/ddp (3)
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indicated that he made a long distance telephone call on 12/15/77 to
Spartanburg General Hospital,
Spartanburg, South Carolina. indicated that
he was a psychologist and
He further stated that he had not been in touch with for some time and offered to sup- ply him with travel expense money if it was needed. He also indicated that was quite proficient in the marshal arts and had put on several demonstrations where he broke bricks and boards. assured was not D. B. COOPER.
stated that it never came out as to where that it had been proven that residence back East someplace. dicated that left Sandpoint, Idaho, on 12/16/77 leaving no forwarding address.
stated that it never came out as to where that it had been proven that residence back East someplace. dicated that left Sandpoint, Idaho, on 12/16/77 leaving no forwarding address. At the time, indicated it appeared that was residing at South Carolina. He had only $17.00 to his name, and they had arrived in Sandpoint by bus.
was on 11/24/71. He thought, however,
also in-
has no idea how they left nor where they were going.
Any leads to be set forth as a result of this information is being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin inasmuch as has already been investigated as a suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00:
Scattle)
Bufile:
164-2111
RE
In November, 1977, Portland Police
Bureau, advised SA that he was acquainted with an individual whom he preferred not to identify who had advised him he had a suspect in mind who might possibly be identical with unsub in this matter. stated that his
source was very reluctant to reveal his suspicions but that he,
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stated that his
source was very reluctant to reveal his suspicions but that he,
b6 b7c b7D was attempting to persuade the individual to come forth with whatever information he had. agreed to attempt to arrange an interview of the source with a Bureau Agent.
On 1/3/78, however, that the suspect he has in mind is one advised that he had been in touch again with his source who continued to decline to be identified or to meet with a Bueau Agent. The source did advise white, male, American, approximately 40 years of age, a graduate of Evergreen High School in the vicinity of Vancouver, Washington.
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had been in the military service was familiar with aviation having formerly operated an airport on the Old Battleground Highway, and has been missing since the timo of the hijacking in this matter. Another piece of identifying information is that reportedly went with a
also known as 2 4 Seattle 2 - Portland
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Another piece of identifying information is that reportedly went with a
also known as 2 4 Seattle 2 - Portland
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stated that as a professional police officer, he realized the above information is minimal, but that his source is adament and refuses to provide any additional information.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. Will through records of Evergreen High School, identify suspect and conduct logical investigation to involve or eliminate him in this matter. Note that Portland indices are negative concerning
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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2* DATE:"
1/27/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Re Seattle memo of SA
11/29/77.
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On 12/27/77, a physical activity check was conducted in the vicinity of the located approximately
Washington. This check revealed what appeared to be a residence with two children playing with what appeared to be a piece ofwhite silk.
This check revealed what appeared to be a residence with two children playing with what appeared to be a piece ofwhite silk. Two · vehicles noted in the area bore Washington license plates* There appeared to be no new or expensive equipment in the area.
On 1/16/78, contact with the authorities at Clark County Pubolic Works, Vancouver, Wash, revealed (PROTECT) was no longer working there.
On 1/18/78 and again on 1/26/78, contact was attempted
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 27, 1978
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 27, 1978
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Sheriff Lewis County Sheriff's Office Chehalis, Washington 98532
Dear Sheriff Wiester:
Enclosed please find one copy each of a black white and color artists composite of the unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper, thought to have perpetrated the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines airplane on November 24, 1971.
request of These composites are being sent to your at the of your office. If b6 b7C
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Sincerely, John M. Reed Special Agent in Charge
By :
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 27, 1978
Mr.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 January 27, 1978
Mr. William Wiester Sheriff Lewis County Sheriff's Office Chehalis, Washington 98532
Dear Sheriff Wiester:
Enclosed please find one copy each of a black white and color artists composite of the unknown subject, also known as D. B. Cooper, thought to have perpetrated the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines airplane on November 24, 1971.
request of These composites are being sent to your at the of your office. If the FBI can be of any further assistance to you concern- ing this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, John M. Reed Special Agent in Charge
By :
Supervisory Special Agent
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DATE:	1/31/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: NOR JAK

NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Sheriff WILLIAM
MANNING
SUBJECT: NOR JAK

NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Sheriff WILLIAM WTESTER Levis County SO, Chehalis, Washington this date contacted the writer and advised that he had received the Sims photograph of the composite drawing of the subject in this matter.
This photograph was exhibited to a clerk in the County Clerk's Office, Courthouse, Chehalis, Washington who had contacted WIESTER re having seen a white male who recently went through divorce proceedings at the office who she thought she recognized from someplace. When shown this photograph the clerk (name not recalled by WIESTER) said the man who had been in her office certainly looked like the man depicted in the photograph.
WIESTER has reviewed the public papers re the divorce and this individual, an employee of United Airlines, in divorce cause of action 35225 listed assets prior to marriage in 1973 of $51,000 The divorce settlement gave him a shotgun, handgun, other property andincluding parachute jumping gear.
Airlines, in divorce cause of action 35225 listed assets prior to marriage in 1973 of $51,000 The divorce settlement gave him a shotgun, handgun, other property andincluding parachute jumping gear.
WIESTER requested contact with an Agent re this matter and will then furnish full details of the investigation he has conducted to date.
Request sub file be opened this name (supra) and that the lead for contact with WIESTER be assigned to Olympia RA to be handled expeditiously.
(2) TJM/
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DATE:	2/1/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE:
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Attached is one copy of a letter sent by to the Everett RA dated 22 Jan 79.
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sent a letter to the Everett RA dated
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sent a letter to the Everett RA dated
1/22/78, in which he stated he suspects he may know the
true identity of the UNSUB in this matter.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Mt. Vernon, Washington
Will contact and obtain from him the identity of the man he suspects of being identical with UNSUB.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Attached are one copy each of a black and white artist composite showing UNSUB with and without sunglasses, and a color artist composite showing UNSUB with and without glasses. In addition, attached is a copy of a description of the suspect including a narrative of the crime.
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MT VERNON WASH
SIR:
WOULD YOU SEND ME A DESCRIPTION OF
TITE PERSON KNOWNAS D. B. COOPER THE HI-JACKER WHO BECAME FAMOUS AS THE FIRST "SKY-JACKER"? I SUSPECT I MAY KNOW WHO COOPER IS, HOWEVER, I ONLY HAVE SUSPICIONS AND WILL NOT JUMA to CONCLUSIONS.
I SUSPECT I MAY KNOW WHO COOPER IS, HOWEVER, I ONLY HAVE SUSPICIONS AND WILL NOT JUMA to CONCLUSIONS.
ANY INFORMATION AS TO PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU
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DATE:	2/1/78
REPLY TO ' ATTN OF:
SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE:
Attached is one copy of a letter sent by to the Everett RA dated 22 Jan 79.
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Washington sent a letter to the Everett RA dated 1/22/78, in which he stated he suspects he may know the true identity of the UNSUB in this matter.
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Mt. Vernon, Washington
Will contact and obtain from him the identity of the man he suspects of being identical with UNSUB.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Attached are one copy each of a black and white artist composite showing UNSUB with and without sunglasses, and a color artist composite showing
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Attached are one copy each of a black and white artist composite showing UNSUB with and without sunglasses, and a color artist composite showing UNSUB with and without glasses. In addition, attached is a copy of a description of the suspect including a narrative of the crime.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101 -11 0 5010-112 Can You Identify This Hijacker?
Characteristics.
Wearing apparel.
The Crime
A lone white male . boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight No. 305 at Portland, Oreg., on November 24, 1971. At approximately 3:22 p.m., while the flight was en route to Seat- tle, Wash., he indicated to a stew- ardess that his briefcase contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met,
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the. aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instruc- tions.
a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met,
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the. aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instruc- tions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and two of the airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hi- jacker instructed that the plane pro- ceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which en- abled the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle and Reno, Nev., where, when the plane landed, it was determined that "Cooper," two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared.
The Criminal
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibits Section and are con- sidered an excellent likeness. He is described as follows:

Racc.	White.
Sex.	Malc.
He is described as follows:

Racc.	White.
Sex.	Malc.
Age	Middle 40's.
Height	5 feet 10 inches to 6 fcet.
Weight	170 to 180 pounds.
Complexion.	Olive, Latin appear- ance, medium smootht.
Hair.	Dark brown or black, parted on left, , combed back.
Eyes.	Possibly brown, Dur. ing latter part of Right he put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims.
Voicc	Low, spoke intelli- gently, no particu-

U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTO
Jar accont, possibly from the Midwest section of the . United States. Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter-tip cigarettes. Black or brown suit; narrow black lic; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark brief- case or attache case; carried a paper bag- 4 by 12 by 14 inches; · brown shocs.
Remarks. Very polite at all times.
black lic; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark brief- case or attache case; carried a paper bag- 4 by 12 by 14 inches; · brown shocs.
Remarks. Very polite at all times.
Notification
Anyone having any information or knowledge believed to refer to this in- dividual, please notify the Acting Di: rector of the Federal Bureau of In- vestigalion, Washington, D.C. 20535, or the Special Agent in Charge of the nearest FBI field office, the telephone number of which appears on the first page_of most local telephone direc- tories.
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SIR:
WOULD YOU SEND ME A DESCRIPTION OF THE PERSON KNOWNAS D. B. COOPER, THE HI-JACKER WHO BECAME FAMOUS AS THE FIRST "SKY-JACKER"? I suspect I MAY KNOW with COOPERIs, HOWEVER, I ONLY HAVE SUSPICIONS AND WILL NOT JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS.
ANY INFORMATION AS TO PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
thank ves
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DATE:	2/2/78
REPLY TO · ATTN OF:	SA
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE (BUFile 164-2111)
TO:
To:	SAC, SEATTLE
thank ves
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DATE:	2/2/78
REPLY TO · ATTN OF:	SA
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE (BUFile 164-2111)
TO:
To:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
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Re memo of SA block stamped January 19, 1978, Serial 7769.
On 2/1/78, a check of the Bellevue phone book revealed the following information :
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On the same date, a check with the Bellevue City Directory revealed that reside b6
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Bellevue, Washington. Occupation was listed as an
at The Boeing
LEAD :
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At Bellevue, Washington
Will locate and interview and determine from him background information concerning his
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REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE (BUFile 164-2111)
TO:
To:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
RE :
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Re memo of SA 1978, Serial 7769.
block stamped January 19, b6 b7C
On 2/1/78, a check of the Bellevue phone book revealed the following information :
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On the same date, a check with the Bellevue City Directory revealed that reside at Bellevue, Washington. Occupation was listed as an at The Boeing Company .
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LEAD :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Bellevue, Washington
Will locate and interview and determine from him background information concerning his
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LEAD :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Bellevue, Washington
Will locate and interview and determine from him background information concerning his
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
DATE .:
2/2/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
(BUFile 164-2111)
TO:
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RE :
Re Miami letter to Seattle dated 1/17/78.
All attempts to locate have proved negative. The address provided to Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE proved fictitious.
In view of the fact that no logical leads remain outstanding and in view of the fact that is described as a white male, born in which would make him the time of subject hijacking, and his height is listed as 518", no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
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as a white male, born in which would make him the time of subject hijacking, and his height is listed as 518", no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN/jh (3)
Cleviento
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DATE:
2/2/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
(BUFile 164-2111)
TO:
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RE :
Re Miami letter to Seattle dated 1/17/78.
All attempts to locate have proved negative. The address provided to Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE proved fictitious.
In view of the fact that no logical leads remain outstanding and in view of the fact that is described as a white male, born in which would make him the time of subject hijacking, and his height is listed as 518", no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
3 - Seattle (164-81)
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OPTIONAL FORM NO.
3 - Seattle (164-81)
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The following investigation was conducted by
SA
AT SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Nucarprep System, 12141 Slauson, advised that sold this business to Chrysler Corporation in 1969. In January, 1973, the name was changed from to Automotive Pre- Check, and in January, 1976, the name was changed to Nucarprep System. stated his file contained no record of
as ever being employed by that firm.
at the time he sold the
He stated, however, that company to Chrysler Corporation, took some of his former employee records with him at the time of the sale in 1969. He pointed out that business in Phoenix, Arizona, and should be easily located there.
AT MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
On January 27, 1978, International Harvester Corporation, 812 West Washington Boulevard, advised that the old A & H Division of International Harvester (IH) which was formerly located in Pico
On January 27, 1978, International Harvester Corporation, 812 West Washington Boulevard, advised that the old A & H Division of International Harvester (IH) which was formerly located in Pico Rivera, California, shut down approximately five years ago. All the records were sent to IH Corporation, 4501 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California. The records can be obtained from
On January 30, 1978, Bank of America, Wilcox - Via Campo Branch, 875 Wilcox Avenue, advised that he has no record of an account, either past or present, checking or savings, in the name of or for any derivation of this name. He further advised after contacting the Montebello
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Branch of Bank of America, located at 833 West Whittier Boulevard, that they had no record for or any derivation of the name as a present or former savings or checking account customer.
AT WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA
On January 27, 1978, was contacted at his residence,
advised that he has lived at this residence for the past Il years and does not know He stated that
AT WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA
On January 27, 1978, was contacted at his residence,
advised that he has lived at this residence for the past Il years and does not know He stated that prior to his purchasing the house and it was his
in 1967, understanding
for the five or six years prior to his purchasing the stated that he is not acquainted house.
with
but that he did receive a
Christmas card addressed to a first name unknown, during 1977 Christmas season. He returned this card to the post office. is described as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Birth Data
Weight 140 pounds
Height
57W
Eyes
Blue
Hair Brown
Marital Status Married
SC
The following agencies were contacted by
on January 27, 1978, and no
record located identifiable with
Montebello Police Department Whittier Police Department Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Ontario Credit Bureau (which covers the vicinity of Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and Montebello, California)
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DATE:
1/31/78
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ATTN OF:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) (3)
SUBJECT!
Ontario Credit Bureau (which covers the vicinity of Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and Montebello, California)
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DATE:
1/31/78
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ATTN OF:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) (3)
SUBJECT!
NORJAK (A)
Bufile 164-2111
00:
Seattle
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RE:
Re Seattle airtel to Las Vegas, dated 1/20/78.
Enclosed for Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Francisco are appropriate copies of investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted by the Los Angeles Division to verify background information furnished by
Also enclosed for Phoenix is one copy of referenced airtel and one copy of San Francisco airtel to Seattle, dated 1/12/78.
LEADS
PHOENIX
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Will attempt to locate and determine if was ever an employee of at 12141 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, California, nothing that sold this business to Chrysler Corporation in 1969.
LOS ANGELES - Seattle (Enc. 2)
1 - Las Vegas (Enc. 1) (Info)
2 - Phoenix (Enc. 2) 1 - San Francisco (Enc. 1) (Info) 2 - Los Angeles
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Will, at International Harvester Offices, 4501 South Alameda Street, contact employment of telephone and attempt to verify with International Harvester, A & H Division, Montebello, California, for the period 1963 - 1970.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SUDJUCT:
NORJAK (A)
TO:
00:
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BUFile 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
MITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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Re Detroit letter to Seattle dated 1/20/78.
On 2/1/78, a check with the Pacific Northwest
Bell Telephone Directory revealed the following informa-
tion pertinent to suspect
Replacement Parts Manufacturer, 1412 South
Dearborn, telephone 322-2565.
On 2/1/78, a check with the Pacific Northwest
Bell Telephone Directory revealed the following informa-
tion pertinent to suspect
Replacement Parts Manufacturer, 1412 South
Dearborn, telephone 322-2565.
Evergreen Warehouse Distributors, 3685
Duwamish South, telephone 622-7433.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
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CLASSIFICATION: Telotype Immediate SECRET TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
2/1/78

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

Re Seattle airtel to the Bureau, dated 11/4/77.
For the information of Seattle, contact is being maintained with the attorney for San Jose, California, telephone number
has advised he will advise corporate fully with the FBI, but he contacts to be through him.
to
prefers all
On 12/6/77,
stated that
stated he will maintain close contact with and obtain the requested information at the earliest possibly time.
On 1/13/78,
stated has advised him
that he
has never received any funds from a Canadian bank, nor does he have any money in a Canadian bank. has, according to received money from
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Race
Sex
DOB
POB Height
Weight
Eyes
Hair
SSAN
Military service
Serial Number Present occupation
California Driver's License Present home address
Cacausian Male
6'0" 165 pounds
Blue
Black
U.S. Army
Insurance Agent for Farmers Insurance San Jose, California
San Jose, California
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CAUTION:
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE Bufile 164-2111 TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
On 2/1/78, was contacted at the Carpenter's Union, Local 1849, 2819 West Sylvester Street, Pasco, Washington.
2/8/78
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE Bufile 164-2111 TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
On 2/1/78, was contacted at the Carpenter's Union, Local 1849, 2819 West Sylvester Street, Pasco, Washington. was advised of the purpose of the interview and the identity of the reporting Agent. advised that during November of 1971, he was in the process of recuperating from a work-sustained injury at Clarkston, Washington. advised he did not work in the latter half of 1971 due to the fact that
stated he was under treatment from
of Lewiston, Idaho. stated that
for approximately a month. advised he has never been in an airplane nor has he ever parachuted from an airplane. stated that if he was to have had all of this money, he would sure like to know what happened to it. advised that he has been a carpenter most of his life. stated that he would guess that was the one who suggested that he may have been D. B. COOPER. The reporting Agent advised that this information was
confidential. stated that has been trying
to get even with him for approximately the and has pulled tricks of this kind in
stated that has been trying
to get even with him for approximately the and has pulled tricks of this kind in the past. fur- ther stated that he does not give out his address in light
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OPTIONALTRUM. NA 19 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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It is the observation of the reporting Agent that has a slight hesitation in his speech and has an excessive amount of gray hair, which makes him look older than he really is. The following is a description of as noted during the course of the interview:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Date of Birth
Height	5'10"
Weight	170 pounds
Hair	Black -
The following is a description of as noted during the course of the interview:

Sex	Male
Race	White
Date of Birth
Height	5'10"
Weight	170 pounds
Hair	Black - graying
Eyes	Brown

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SA
SUBJECT:
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TO;
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
On 2/1/78, was contacted at the Carpenter's Union, Local 1849, 2819 West Sylvester Street, Pasco, Washington. was advised of the purpose of the interview and the identity of the reporting Agent. advised that during November of 1971, he was in the process of recuperating from a work-sustained injury at Clarkston, Washington. advised he did not work in the latter half of 1971 due to the fact that
stated he was under treatment from Lewiston, Idaho. stated that
of
for approximately a month. advised he has never been in an airplane nor has he ever parachuted from an airplane.
advised he has never been in an airplane nor has he ever parachuted from an airplane. stated that if he was to have had all of this money, he would sure like to know what happened to it. advised that he has been a carpenter most of his life. stated that he would guess that was the one who suggested that he may have been D. B. COOPER. The reporting Agent advised that this information was
confidential. stated that has been trying to get even with him for approximately the and has pulled tricks of this kind in the past. fur- ther stated that he does not give out his address in light
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
9
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Date of transcription
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voluntarily appeared at the Fairbanks Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. informed he had learned through friends that the FBI was attempting to locate him for interview and he was making himself available for interview, principally out of curiousity as to what the situation might be.
was informed of the identity of the inter- viewing Agent and of the intended purpose of the interview, which would be to determine his knowledge of or involvement in the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines plane on or about November 24, 1971. was furnished with a printed form (FD-395) containing a summary of his constitutional rights which he read and advised he understood. He signed a waiver of these rights and consented to interview without an attorney present.
informed that during the year 1971 he attended Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California and was enrolled in
He informed
informed that during the year 1971 he attended Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California and was enrolled in
He informed that during this time period he resided at in San Francisco. He stated he was very broke at that time and he is sure that he performed no travel on or about November 24, 1971. He said records at the University might establish that he was in attendance there at that time. At any rate, he was physically present in San Francisco on that date and was not traveling in the states of Washington, Oregon or Nevada.
informed that he is employed as a
the D. B. COOPER case as a point study in He informed he per-
sonally admires the man feat very immensely. He stated he does not admire the criminal aspect of it, but the very finite planning and precision involved in COOPER's jump from the 727 jet. He stated he is a parachutist himself and is well aware of the risks involved in such a jump.
stated he has previously been interviewed by FBI Agents in San Francisco, shortly after the crime in question. He stated he was informed by the FBI Agents they were interviewing
interviewed on
1/30/78
ol
stated he has previously been interviewed by FBI Agents in San Francisco, shortly after the crime in question. He stated he was informed by the FBI Agents they were interviewing
interviewed on
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all members of the American Parachuters Association, of which he was a member. He seems to recall that they asked him some of the same questions as were currently being asked of him, such as his whereabouts, his experience as a parachutist, etc.
informed that he is an alcoholic and it is quite possible that during some drunken spree he has alluded to the fact he might know the identity of D. B. COOPER or he might even have stated that he was D. B. COOPER. He stated he cannot recall ever telling anyone this, but it is highly likely that it could have occurred.
He stated he cannot recall ever telling anyone this, but it is highly likely that it could have occurred. He stated that if he did make such a remark, it was during a drunken state and it was imaginary on his part with no factual meaning. He stated emphatically that he does not know the identity of the skyjacker known as D. B. COOPER, nor did he have any personal involvement in the skyjacking crime. He informed he is willing to take a polygraph examination in this regard.
The following physical description and background information was obtained during interview:
Full Name Date of birth Place of birth Height
Weight
Hair Eves
Social Security Number Residence
Telephone Number Employment
Prior Arrests
Military Service
5'I1" 175 pounds
Brown
Hazel
Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks. Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska
California: states charge was later dismissed U. S. Navy,
obtaining rank
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Prior Employments
Hobbies Son Self-employed during and 1968 as manufacturer and experimentation expert in the modification of
Navy,
obtaining rank
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Prior Employments
Hobbies Son Self-employed during and 1968 as manufacturer and experimentation expert in the modification of parachutes : Defense Department in Vietnam as technician representative conducted parachute experi - ments for Lockheed and Brand X Sport parachute jumping
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DATE:
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TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) (00: SEATTLE)
Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 12/15/77, and Las Vegas letter to Anchorage, 12/28/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of an FD-302 reflecting interview of Fairbanks, Alaska on 1/30/78.
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Most of this investi- gation met with negative results and is not being reported in the interest of brevity inasmuch as it has no relevance to the final results of the investigation.
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SUBJECT :
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RE :
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Attempts to contact
telephone number 01 several occasions met with negative results.
On February 7, 1977, a review of the files of the Port Angeles, Washington, Police Department, and the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, revealed no arrest record for born
Driver's license records indicated
has Washington State driver's license number which is endorsed for a motorcycle and lists residence as Port Angeles, Washington.
County Sheriff's Office, revealed no arrest record for born
Driver's license records indicated
has Washington State driver's license number which is endorsed for a motorcycle and lists residence as Port Angeles, Washington. is described as a white male, 160 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, 6'1".
On Feburary 7, 1977, Clallam County Sheriff's Office, advised he had known personally going back to a period prior to his association with the Sheriff's Office in 1970. is a man who looks older that his chronological years and has worn a moustache on an off again, on again basis for his entire association with and can not recall if at the time in question, November 24, 1971, whether or not had the moustache. is currently and was then receiving a small disability for he sustained in the military and it is recollection that was or did receive paratrooper training in the military. In about 1972 or 1973, purchased a light aircraft which he uses to fly from Port Angeles to the Ocean Shoros arca beaches . for clamming, he has failed to pass the written test but 2 - Seattle LDK : skh (2)
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still flys very regularly. knows of no previous is a very aggressive
flight experience for individual and is not the least bit timid.
and he was In 1970 business was in financial problems
some sort of promissory note to continue the business.
was a prime suspect, but was totally uncooperative and referred all law enforcement inquiry to his lawyer. Throughout the next few years struggled with his business and in 1972 or 1973 purchased a new site in Port Angeles with the help who lives
in Oregon and
In all association with nothing has ever come to his attention which would have led him to suspect was in fact "D. B. COOPER". further stated that he felt sure a direct approach in interviewing would be' totally useless without very strong physical evidence.
On February 7, 1978, Clallam County Credit Bureau, advised their records indicated and his business had continually had minor financial
On February 7, 1978, Clallam County Credit Bureau, advised their records indicated and his business had continually had minor financial problems, all which seemed to have been resolved at this time from the inception previous to 1970 throughout the present. Credit Bureau records substantiated the fact that land purchased by for his business in
was jointly mortgaged in the name company,
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Federal Bureau of Investigation West 920 Riverside Spokane, Washington
Dear Sirs:
I recently saw the artists picture which is enclosed.
February 7/1978
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Dear Sirs:
I recently saw the artists picture which is enclosed. It bears a striking resemblence to a former Spokane
1. Attorney, who is well known in Spokane legal circles.
Spokane.
and the newspaper
Yours very truly.
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AN FBI man has sworn he will never stop trying to solve one of America's most baf- . fling mysteries-where is sky pirate D.B. Cooper?
Cooper, whose real identity has never been discovered, is believed to have parachuted from a hi- jacked Northwest Airlines Boeing 727, $200,000 in ransom strapped to his body, as it flew over rugged terrain in Washington State on Nov. 24, 1971.
. But military jets tailing the plane did not see him bail out. He and the money vanished without trace despite a massive, comput- er-coordinated manhunt.
Even so, Ralph Himmelsbach, an FBI special agent who has worked doggedly on the case since the beginning, told
Even so, Ralph Himmelsbach, an FBI special agent who has worked doggedly on the case since the beginning, told THE STAR he will never give up the search.
"I dearly want to get him," he said. "Someone, somewhere, must know who Cooper really is. Sooner or later a clue must come to the surface."
To Himmelsbach, the Cooper affair is the greatest unsolved puzzle in modern-day piracy. But he has no respect or admiration for the man who hijacked the Northwest flight between Port- land, Ore., and Seattle, Wash., on that fateful day.
The flight began like any other for stewardess Florence Shaffner. She was checking that passengers had fastened their seatbelts when a tall, dark-complected man with black hair and sunglasses and wearing a dark suit handed her a ; note.
Thinking he was just looking for a date, she stuck the note in her pocket. Then he ordered: "Look at it-now!"
As she read the note her eyes -widened in horror. It said simply: "I have a bomb in my briefcase."
Seeing the shock on her face, another stewardess, Tina Muck- low, hurried over.
It said simply: "I have a bomb in my briefcase."
Seeing the shock on her face, another stewardess, Tina Muck- low, hurried over. Cooper showed her what was in the briefcase - two red cylinders wrapped in wir- ing. She obeyed immediately when he ordered her to sit beside him.
As the jetliner roared into the sky, Cooper calmly explained what he wanted, so calmly that none of the other passengers even knew they were being hijacked.
Cooper said he wanted $200,000 in cash and two parachutes wait- ing for him when the plane reached Seattle. If the airline balked or the crew refused to cooperate, he would blow up the 'plane with everyone in it.
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their own initiative airline offi- cials decided to amass the ran- som in $20 bills. There 'would be 10,000 of them, and their serial numbers would be recorded.
As the plane finally circled over Seattle, pilot William Scott played middleman in the negotiations.
As the plane finally circled over Seattle, pilot William Scott played middleman in the negotiations. None of the flight crew ever saw Cooper. His orders were relayed by stewardess Mucklow. Mean- while the bored passengers yawned at the delay. . . .....
After 90 minutes of circling, anxious officials on the ground re- ported that the money and the parachutes were ready. Ground controllers watched nervously as the jet's navigation lights traced endless circles in the sky, No one knew what D.B. Cooper was real- ly up to, or even if there actually was a bomb.
At 5:45 PM the jet landed and · a car rushed out to planeside car- rying the ransom and the para- chutes. As a stewardess carried the loot to Cooper in the back of the plane, the passengers began to sense that something was wrong.
But the stewardesses quickly disembarked the 42 puzzled pas- sengers. Now, only the flight crew and stewardess Mucklow re-
mained aboard with the hijacker.
As Cooper had ordered, the plane was refueled for a flight to Mexico, with one stop in Reno.
Now, only the flight crew and stewardess Mucklow re-
mained aboard with the hijacker.
As Cooper had ordered, the plane was refueled for a flight to Mexico, with one stop in Reno. Then a technical problem devel- oped in the refueling truck. As ' time dragged by pilot Scott ra- dioed ground control in a trem- bling voice. The man in back, he said, was getting "awful nasty."
Finally, when the jet was ready to go, a Federal Aviation Admin- istration official chose that mo- ment to go aboard and call on the skyjacker to surrender.
Cooper looked at him bleakly and growled: "Let's get this show on the road." The FAA man left fast.
When the get was back in the air, Cooper told Tina Mucklow to "go forward, pull the curtain and don't come back."
It was the last anyone ever saw of Cooper. From that moment un- til he vanished into limbo, he communicated with the crew by phone. .
Three Air Force jet fighters lurked above and behind the plane, anticipating that Cooper might jump. Radar followed the plane from the ground. .
The jet lumbered at low speed as Cooper called the flight deck.
Radar followed the plane from the ground. .
The jet lumbered at low speed as Cooper called the flight deck. . He told Scott to open the jet's rear door. Scott did as he was told. From the rear exit, which extended beneath the tail, debar- kation stairs led below and away from the fuselage. Cooper was going to walk into space.
. Intensely cold air rushed into the cabin as the rear door was lowered. The plane was becoming harder to handle. Ice was building up on the windshield and the wings.
For 20 minutes there wasn't a word from the back of the plane. Only the scream of the wind. Scott called Cooper on the phone: "Anything we can do for you?"
. Silence for a few seconds. "No," Cooper finally . replied calmly. At 8:00 PM the crew felt a slight shift in the plane's bal- ance. Cooper was gone.
For 18 days a small army of soldiers, police, FBI men and dogs searched the rugged coun- tryside where Cooper was be- lieved to have landed. They found nothing. To this day, no one knows who D.B. Cooper really was, or if he is still alive.
They found nothing. To this day, no one knows who D.B. Cooper really was, or if he is still alive.
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
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Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 1/13/78.
On 1/31/78, an individual who identified himself only as telephoned the Portland office to talk to SA Portland NORJAK case agent. Stated that he thought he might have some information pertinent to the NORJAK case. He declined to furnish any further identifying information concerning himself other than that he was He inquired as to the status and amount of any rewards currently offered for information leading to the identification and apprehension of UNSUB in this matter. He also expressed concern that his identity as a source of information might be disclosed. furnished no information whatever on that occasion, but stated he would recontact the agent in a few days to discuss the matter further.
SA On 2/14/78, again telephonically recontacted and advised that the name of a person who should be checked out in this
SA On 2/14/78, again telephonically recontacted and advised that the name of a person who should be checked out in this matter is Upon being pressed for further information, furnished the first name He declined to furnish any other information whatever.
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The following investigation was conducted by at Estacada, Oregon:
On January 9, 1978, telephone number advised that in recent months he worked on just above Woodland, Washington, at the completed end which is located near Devil's Peak, northeast of Woodland, approximately Washington, from Woodland.
advised to get there you to the area currently immigrant who works for Weyerhaeuser Logging
Company
advised the area from Ariel, Washington, to Woodland to Kalama. He further indicated it would not take an expert to make a parachute jump into that area. He further indicated to his knowledge this in the direct flight path of the D. B. COOPER aircraft.
advised that while he was conducting in the above area, that acted
quite funny and rather strange. forced to terminate his lease in the middle of his contract. He wanted him out for some strange reason. advised that
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Enci2 Enclosed herewith for Seattle is the original and two copies of an investigative insert prepared at Portland in this matter, and concerning of the Woodland, Washington, vicinity.
Portland Office indices are negative concerning
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
RE:
On 2/15/78, Evergreen