Robbed for
Peace of Mind'
Claims He's Mystery Chutist, Has Only 14 Months to Live
BY DARYL LEMBKE Times siall Writer At least four newspapers received a half-boastful, half-plaintive letter Monday from a person claiming to be the man who hijacked an, airliner and parachuted out the back door with $200,000. The", Los Angeles Times received a copy of the letter, postmarked .in Seattle last Saturday, as did the Seattle Times The letter indicated that copies also went to the New York Times and the Washington Post
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DB Cooper-23137A Northwest Orient 727 airliner was hijacked the night before Thanksgiving on a flight from Port- land to Seattle.
The writer of the typewritten let- ter received Monday said that lie. "knew from : the start! that he wouldn't be caught because he wore a disguise, left no fingerprints and employed other, unspecified means of confounding the authorities.
that he wouldn't be caught because he wore a disguise, left no fingerprints and employed other, unspecified means of confounding the authorities.
"The letter, the latest of several re- ccived by various newspapers, was turned over to. FBI Agents by the Seattle Times. The , FBI. headquar- ters in Washington refused to com- ment
"I didn't rob Northwest Orient he. cause I thought it would be roman- tick heroic or any of the other euphe misms: that seem to attach theme selyes: to situations of high risks;" the letter writer said.
^I am no modern day Robin Hood? Unfortunately (I) do have only 114 months to live.
"My life has been one of hate, tur- moil, hunger, and more hate; this seemed to be the fastest and most profitable way to gain a few last grains ;of peace of mind. I' don't blame people for hating me for what I've done nor do I blame anybody for. iyanting me to be caught and punished,: though .. this - can, 'never happen:
Different Sequences
He said he wore a toupee and put- ty makeup that would make it im- possible for anyone to recognize him.
this - can, 'never happen:
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He said he wore a toupee and put- ty makeup that would make it im- possible for anyone to recognize him. from a composite picture distributed by me TOT.
"I've come and. gone on. several airline algots and am not noted m in: some opscure 'backwoods, town" he said: "Neither am sa psycho- pathic killer" As a matter of fact, I've never even received a speeding tick- et.
He typed at the bottom the name- D. B. Cooper, the name used by the hijacker when he bought a ticket to Seattle at Portland. Underneath the name on the copy of the letter sent. to The Times was this sequence of numbers and letters: 7698QA2753." The Seattle Times letter had, differ- ent numbers, at the bottom.
Airline crew members who, saw. the hijacker before; he bailed out be- tween Seattle and Reno said the an- pared to hex between 40 anti :50,5 stood about 6 feet tall and weighed. about 175 pounds: They said he had a receding hairline:
" The description has given anxious moments to several men who bear a resemblance: to the composite' pic- ture and, who, have parachute jump: ing experience.
about 175 pounds: They said he had a receding hairline:
" The description has given anxious moments to several men who bear a resemblance: to the composite' pic- ture and, who, have parachute jump: ing experience.
Jiri Fencl, 38, of West Covina, said, he was detained for three hours and questioned at Sacramento Inter- national Airport four days after the hijacking because, of several" coin- cidences that aroused the suspicion cof sheriff's deputies.
His general appearance agrees with sthat ofy thess hijacker, although he is younger :- Ifencl said he was sipping p martinhat the bar . when , deputies; asked fo sec his identifica tion.
He had a card in his wallet showing that" he had been a member of the Army's parachuting 82nd Airborne Division. A check of his driver's license showed that he had previously resided in Seat- tle. And he: had. $800 in cash on him, money che, was going to pay movers; he said Fencl was in the process _ of moving) from Rocklin, near Sacramento, to West Covina. He is the new manager of the Pomo; na National Country Club. Phone calls to the police chief in Rocklin and to the country club" in Pomona confirmed.
He is the new manager of the Pomo; na National Country Club. Phone calls to the police chief in Rocklin and to the country club" in Pomona confirmed. Fencl's story, but not before he had been taken to downtown iSa- cramento for interrogation. and had his picture taken at the sheriff's headquar tera ..
"I went through it calm- Ty because I knew . Ilsvas innocent,""Fencl said. The FBI has given no indication of whether it has any clues, to the"hi; jacker's whereabouts but did announce that it had released" to banks and de partment stores the serial; numbers of the bills he took. The entire $200,000 ¡vas in $20 bills: Identifica- tion will be difficult he- cause the 10 thousand seri- al numbers are not in se quentes
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THE NAMES, ARE
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INVESTIGATION AT FAILED
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IN VIEW OF INFORMATION DEVELOPED BY KANSAS CITY AND OTHER AUXILIARY OFFICES THAT
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AIRMAIL COPIES TO LOS ANGELES, PORTLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO.
ACCORDINGLY, UAC BY SEATTLE, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY KANSAS CITY RE 
AIRMAIL COPIES TO LOS ANGELES, PORTLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO.
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៛Woodland Hills, Dec. 4 1971.
The F.A.A. Seattle, Wash.
Attention Officer who spoke to the skyjacker.
There is something the brown makeup does not hide. It is the warts or moles on your skyjacker's face. One near the nose, two more in the laughing lines near the mouth, also one or two others in the other side of his face. You must have noticed those. You can find the same moles or warts in Jack Linkletter's face, a master criminal who must have been back in Newport Beach where he lives within the next four to five days. They do not have to run anywhere, just put on a tuxedo and have a dinner with some leaders of this nation.
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1 Pilot
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Story in Patt 1, Page 6
depicts man hunted os hijacker who commandeered jetliner
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Enclosed for Los Angeles are copies of two letters received, one by FAA, Seattle, and one by FBI at Portland, from Inasmuch as it appears from the letters that this individual is probably a chronic letter writer, no leads are being set out. Los Angeles however, is requested to review indices for any information concerning being a chronic letter writer. Any additional investigation is being left to the discretion of Los Angeles. 2 - Los Angeles (Encl 2) 2 - Seattle JSD: k1b (4)
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Does include Jack and Robert Linkletter who gone into the skyjacking business to finance hired gunmens, bombings etc., They use a small jet as backpack for a soft and controlled landing. Are both bald.
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DB Cooper-23149 Woodland Hills, June 28 1972.
American Airlines, St Louis, Missouri,
Attention FBI
· Re: Hijacker
Here is a pretty picture of two smart birds plus a few other interesting people I could identify. Robert L. nkletter has had complexion problems that comes and goes, then return. Is about 6 feet tall, 180 to 200 lbs. Is a master of disguises, changes his appearance constantly.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY TEAZ EDITION GSA FPHR (41 CFR) 101-11.5
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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INFORMATION CONCERNING
AIR CRAFT HIJACKING
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AIR CRAFT HIJACKING
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Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle are xerox copies of a letter and a photograph furnished to American Airlines, St. Louis, Mo., 6/29/72.
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LOS ANGELES DIVISION
AT WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA 164-771-1-15I
Interview to determine if she has further details.
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SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Re Sacramento nitel to Los Angeles, 12/10/71.
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle is one copy of California driver's license with photograph of
It should be noted the address on the driver's
Enclosed for Los Angeles and Seattle is one copy of California driver's license with photograph of
It should be noted the address on the driver's license is not the most current according to information received from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. now resides at
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DATE:
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FROM :
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
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regarding captioned matter and with the belief' his identify would bot be divulged he telated the following information:
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excellent navigator and is also a sky diver. He has reportedly served time in the U.S. Penitentiary in has also
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He is in apparent financial difficulty. A
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was described as a white male, 519", 165 lbs.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Say DB Cooper-23153
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was described as a white male, 519", 165 lbs., Brown hair,
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2:25 PM URGENT 12/15/71 VLS
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
KANSAS CITY
PORTLAND
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
NORJAK
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST. RE SUSPECT
RECORDS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
CALIFORNIA, REVIEWED DECEMBER FIFTEEN, INSTANT, DISCLOSE SUSPECT
RECEIVED
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PAROLED
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CALIFORNIA, WITH PRIOR ADDRESS OF
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RELATIVES IDENTIFIED IN ADDITION TO
IDENTIFIED
IN RETEL ARE
CALIFORNIA.
SUSPECT HAS CII NUMBER
AND SSAN
KANSAS CITY ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
LOS ANGELES WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW
CALIFORNIA.
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SACRAMENTO WILL OBRAIN PHOTOGRAPHS AT CII, SACRAMENTO, AND FORWARD TO INTERESTED OFFICES. P. ARMED AND DANGEROUS END CXF : FBI LOS ANGELES CLR TU
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Los Angeles teletype to Seattle, 12/13/71. SUSPECTS:
Enclosed for Seattle are four pictures of taken at Los Angeles FBI Office, 12/13/71.
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'Peace of Mind
The Reason for Jet Hijacking?
From Herald-Examiner Wire Services "I'am no modern day Robin; A person claiming to be the Hood," the note said .: "Unfor .. man who bailed out of. a 727 jet- tunately )- do have only - 14. liner with . $200,000 "he extorted months to live." from Northwest Orient Airlines The letter was the latest. of, several : received. by : various. newspapers.
says he is dying and pulled the swashbuckling crime "to gain a few. fast. grains of peace of mind.
The _ hijacker, armed with #In a copy of a letter sent to the New York Times-yesterday, what appeared to be a bomb ;- took control of the jetliner'on a a man-signing the name "D.B. flight from Portland,. Ore.,'to Cooper". said" he knew he Seattle the evening before: wouldn't be caught because of Thanksgiving, After receiving! his disguise, lack of fingerprints and other - unspecified.
said" he knew he Seattle the evening before: wouldn't be caught because of Thanksgiving, After receiving! his disguise, lack of fingerprints and other - unspecified. means used to baffle authorities. $200,000 in $20 bills at Seattle; the man- ordered the plane. to Mexico; and bailed out ' some -! where > between Seattle - and Reno, Nev., where the plane was to land. for fuel. The hijack-+ er: is believed to be a man who" boarded the plane under the name "D.B. Cooper.".
"I've come and gone on sev- eral' airline flights 'and am not holed up in some obscure back- woods town," the man said in the note postmarked in Seattle. last Saturday: "Neither am:I a psychopathic killer, As a mat -! ter of fact," "I've never even re- ceived a speeding ticket. Claiming as life of "hate, tur- moil, hunger and more hate," the writer 'said ; the hijacking. and extortion "seemed to be the fastest and most profitable way to gain a few" last grains. of peace of mind."
Authorities said a list of serial numbers, of: the 10,000 $20 bills has been released to financial: institutions but added that iden- tification .
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Authorities said a list of serial numbers, of: the 10,000 $20 bills has been released to financial: institutions but added that iden- tification . will be difficult be- cause: the! numbers are not im sequence. \The money" weighed! more than 20 pounds;
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-59)
FROM :	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)


NORJAK
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES, DATED DECEMBER TEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT
WIFE
INTERVIEWED AT
CALIFORNIA, AND ADVISED WITH CAPTIONED SUSPECT SHOPPING MOST OF DAY NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST.
RE SUSPECT
WIFE
INTERVIEWED AT
CALIFORNIA, AND ADVISED WITH CAPTIONED SUSPECT SHOPPING MOST OF DAY NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST. SHE STATES HUSBAND CASHED CHECK AT LOCAL BANK THAT DATE.
INSTANT DATE
SECURITY
PACIFIC BANK,
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AT BANK ABOUT NOON
NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST AND EXHIBITED
CHECK
BEARING SUSPECT'S SIGNATURE CASHED BY TWENTY-FOUR LAST. SACRAMENTO DISCONTINUE.
ON NOVEMBER
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. - P-
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SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY
CLR
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) 
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT: DASH
THIS DATE, LT. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PD,
REQUESTING IDENTITY BEEN ADVISED A
CONCEALED, FURNISHED FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A FORMER PILOT FOR
HAS HAD PILOT'S LICENSE REVOKED
FOR UNKNOWN REASON.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PD,
REQUESTING IDENTITY BEEN ADVISED A
CONCEALED, FURNISHED FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A FORMER PILOT FOR
HAS HAD PILOT'S LICENSE REVOKED
FOR UNKNOWN REASON. HAS BEEN BITTER
"HE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED
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REVEALS
ASSOCIATE OF
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MATTER AND WHEN ARRESTED IN
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FIVE FEET NINE INCHES,
ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, EYES, ,
OKLAHOMA CITY AT OKLAHOMA: ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH
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FBI
Date:
12/14/71

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Via	AIRTEL	AIR MAIL	- REGISTERED
{Priority}

TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
€
ATTN: FBI LABORATORY
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE:
NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to the Bureau dated 12/13/71.
Enclosed for the Bureau are the original and one xerox copy each of an envelope addressed "Managing Editor Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California", and a one-page blue
Enclosed for the Bureau are the original and one xerox copy each of an envelope addressed "Managing Editor Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California", and a one-page blue flimsy piece of paper bearing the closing typewritten name "D, B. COOPER", Also enclosed for New York, Seattle and Washington Field is one xerox copy each of the above described itens in view of current and possible future investigative interest.
Referenced teletype set forth information concerning letters directed to the "Seattle Times", "Washington Post", 'New York Times", and "Los Angeles Times", with request to obtain originals received by the above newspapers for delivery to the FBI Laboratory for appropriate examination.
On 12/14/71, "Los Angeles Times", 202 West First Street, Los Angeles, California, gave to SA the original of the enclosed letter and envelope received at his newspaper.
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3 - Bureau (Encls. 4) (AM - REGISTERED) 1 - New York (Encl. 1) (Info) (AM) 2 - Seattle (Encl. 1) (164-81) (AM) J - Washington Field (Encl. 1) . (164-169) (AM)
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had no idea who was responsible for sending the letter . to his newspaper and advised that his newspaper had developed no information which would assist in the identification of the individual involved in instant matter. The enclosed letter was received at the "Los Angeles Times" mail room sometime during the early morning of 12/13/71. It was eventually routed to the of the "Los Angeles Times". The letter was opened by at about 9:00 a.m., 12/13/71. After reading the letter she attached the envelope and immediately brought itto the attention of
advised that the enclosed originals have been touched and handled by many employees of the "Los Angeles Times" and other members of the-communications media in the Los Angeles area who happened to be at the "Los Angeles Times" editorial offices during the day of 12/13/71.
the enclosed originals have been touched and handled by many employees of the "Los Angeles Times" and other members of the-communications media in the Los Angeles area who happened to be at the "Los Angeles Times" editorial offices during the day of 12/13/71.
said the number that appears on the last typed line of the letter which is located opposite the name "Los Angeles Times", does not have any particular significance to his organization.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
It is requested that the Latent Fingerprint Section and the FBI Laboratory conduct appropriate examinations previously requested by the Seattle Division in referenced teletype. Consideration should be given for latent fingerprint examination of the originals with comparison to other letters received by previously described newspapers, and examination to determine the composition of paper and the origin of the typewriting.
It is further requested that the originals be searched through the Anonymous Letter File.
Upon conclusion of the above requested examinations, it is requested the originals be returned to Los Angeles. Results of the examinations should be furnished to Seattle, New York, Washington Field and Los Angeles.
Results of the examinations should be furnished to Seattle, New York, Washington Field and Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles will conduct no further inquiry concerning this phase of instant case as "Los Angeles Times" personnel have no idea who is responsible for preparing and sending the enclosed letter and they also have no idea as to why their particular newspaper was selected to receive such a letter.
Los Angeles will forward FD-302 regarding the interview to Seattle.
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CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS.
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QQ11-14AM URGENT 12/16/71 JJT TO LOS ANGELES PORTLAND(164-41) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE DECEMBER FIFTEEN LAST.
RE
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TWENTY-FORU, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
JAA FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
SPECIAL
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DB Cooper-23170UNITED STATES GOV MENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, LOS ANGELES
DATE:
12/14/71
END
JAA FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
SPECIAL
164-497-155
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDLL FIELD DEC 1 6 1971
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DB Cooper-23170UNITED STATES GOV MENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, LOS ANGELES
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM
SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (164-497) : (P)
Re Bureau airtels dated 11/29/71, and 12/7/71,
. and Seattle airtel, dated 12/7/71.
For the information and investigative assistance
of all agents assigned leads in captioned matter:
1. All communications in this matter are to bear title of NORJAK.
2. The pertinent area of time to be used in establishing the whereabouts of possible suspects is between 2:00 p. m., and 11:00 p. m., on 11/24/71, or the day before Thanksgiving.
3, When information is developed indicating a possible suspect, offices are requested to determine the whereabouts of the suspects during the pertinent period and no further investigation necessary. If this cannot be done readily, glossy photographs should be obtained and forwarded with copies to Minneapolis, Portland, and Seattle, for display to witnesses.
4. All leads are to be handled in an expedite manner and the Bureau has advised leads are to be set out, telephonically and followed by teletype.
All leads are to be handled in an expedite manner and the Bureau has advised leads are to be set out, telephonically and followed by teletype.
5. All communications connected with this matter are to be cleared with SA Squad 13, to whom this case assigned, so that investigation can be properly coordinated.
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6. Serial numbers of $200,000 given the unknown subject, all in $20 bills, have been furnished by the Bureau. A copy of this list as well as artist's conception of unknown subject's description; is being furnished all agents having leads in this matter.
NARRATIVE
Shortly after 3:00 p. m., Pacific Standard Time (PST), 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on captioned flight displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess indicating to her it was. a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met.
(PST), 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on captioned flight displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess indicating to her it was. a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met. The hijacker indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the 36 passengers and crew for $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He instructed that the plane circle the Seattle airport until his demands were met, at which time the plane landed. Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane, leaving a flight crew of three males and one female and the hijacker aboard. The hijacker indicated a desire to fly to Mexico City and instructed the plane to take off flying at a low altitude and slow speed, maintaining a southerly direction. Upon demand the hijacker was instructed on lowering the rear passenger door while the aircraft was in flight. He was last seen in the aircraft by crew members at 8:05 p. m., PST, when he instructed the hostage stewardess to go forward to the first class section and close the curtains behind her.
, PST, when he instructed the hostage stewardess to go forward to the first class section and close the curtains behind her. Prior to departing from passenger cabin, hijacker told stewardess the money bag was not in accordance with instructions and to cut up one of the parachutes to rewrap the money, which was done. When the aircraft landed at
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Reno, Nevada, for refueling, the hijacker, two parachutes, the ransom money, and the vinyl brief case had disappeared.
Investigation determined that thehijacker had purchased his ticket at the Portland Airport shortly before the plane's departure. Upon arrival at Seattle, all passengers were accounted for except a white male using the name DAN COOPER. There were no sky marshals aboard this flight and at no time did subject show any firearms. .
From information available, the subject is described as white male, mid 40's, 5' 10", to 6', 170 to 180 pounds, average to well built, olive or swarthy . complexion, medium smooth, dark brown or black hair parted on left side, combed back, sideburns to low ear level, dark eyes, probably black or
complexion, medium smooth, dark brown or black hair parted on left side, combed back, sideburns to low ear level, dark eyes, probably black or brown. Subject wore a dark suit, white shirt, with narrow black tie. He wore dark glasses with plastic rims (possibly prescription lenses ) most of the time. He had dark overcoat ard was described as cool and calculating. His voice was low. He Spoke intelligently and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes.
CONSIDER THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
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FBI Date: 12/16/71 b6 b7C
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Via TELETYPE
URGENT MITEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)

NORJAK
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER :- NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE ,PORTLAND TO SEATTLE; NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR,
SEVENTY ONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING, EXTORTION. 00 :- SEATTLE. RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND ST LOUIS, TWELVE FOURTEEN LAST RE: SUSPECT LOS ANGELES LOCATED
OBSERVED HE WAS-
BY BUAGENT AND PERSONALLY
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND ST LOUIS, TWELVE FOURTEEN LAST RE: SUSPECT LOS ANGELES LOCATED
OBSERVED HE WAS-
BY BUAGENT AND PERSONALLY OBSERVED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAS LONG HAIR, APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT IN LENGTH, AND A MUSTACHE. HE IS YEARS OLD WITH A DATE OF BIRTH OF 
FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES TALL, WEIGHT ONE SIX ZERO POUNDS. DOES NOT BEAR & CLOSE RESEMBLANCE TO THE ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB.
NO FURTHER ACTION BEING TAKEN BY LOS ANGELES Re
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FBI
Date: 12/16/71
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE NIDEL
(Priority)
pet
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) AND
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES /(164-497) 
NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND NITEL TO SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER THIRTEEN LAST.
SUSPECT:
1
INVESTIGATION AT
CALIFORNIA PD, REVEALS NO RECORD
ONE
DOB
IS FORMER
EMPLOYED
HAD EXCELLENT
RECORD AND LEFT
IN
SUSPECT:
1
INVESTIGATION AT
CALIFORNIA PD, REVEALS NO RECORD
ONE
DOB
IS FORMER
EMPLOYED
HAD EXCELLENT
RECORD AND LEFT
IN PORTLAND, OREGON AREA. RECORDS INDICATE HE
ARCHED
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Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
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LOS ANGELES INDICES NEGATIVE AND CALIFORNIA DMV RECORDS
INDICATE HAS DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
DOB
SIX FEET, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY POUNDS, BROWN EYES,
BROWN HAIR AND
ADDRESS EFFECTIVE
WAS
PORTLAND, CONDUCT LOGICAL INQUIRIES IN EFFORT TO DETERMINE CURRENT ADDRESS OF
AND ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
LOS ANGELES, ATTEMPTING THROUGH
PD AND POST OFFICE, TO ASCERTAIN CURRENT ADDRESS
OF
Unser Cured & Dangerous
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DB Cooper-23176
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TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
IP
NORJAK
SUSPECT :
UNKNOWN CALLER, INSTANT DATE, ADVISED HE
AND THAT HE FITS CAPTIONED MATTER UNSUB PERFECTLY.
12-16-71 AJW
TO :
SEATTLE (164-81)
, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41)
IP
NORJAK
SUSPECT :
UNKNOWN CALLER, INSTANT DATE, ADVISED HE
AND THAT HE FITS CAPTIONED MATTER UNSUB PERFECTLY. SUSPECT WAS
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SUSPECT HAS
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ON A SUSPECT DEVELOPED IN AREA WITH POSSIBILITY
OF ACCOMPLICE.
LOS ANGELES AT LOS ANGELES WILL CONDUCT INVESTIGATION DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO DETERMINE IF SUSPECT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB OF NORJAK. END
JJS FBI LOS ANGELES
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GSA FPMR (d ) 2) i- 4 UNITED STATES GU ERNMENT Memorandum
TO : Desk #13
DATE:
12/14/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: Channel 9 News Information Concerning
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Subject called at 12:45 PM, instant date, and requested the serial numbers of the $20 bills given D. B. Cooper in the great hi-jack.
On 11/14/71 Per telephonic arrangement
with
CRA
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from Channel 9 news was sent to Reception Room,
On 11/14/71 Per telephonic arrangement
with
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Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE:
12/16/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
Los Angeles Sheriff's Office (LASO), Robbery Detail, has telephonically advised that an informant, allegedly known to the Bureau, has advised is a good look-
that alike to the artist's conception printed in various newspaper of the hijacker. stated
that that
has FBT Number
advised and
annears identical to Los Angeles files
On 12/16/71, Robbery Detail, LASO, furnished a recent CII Identification Record and photograph of
LEAD
LOS ANGELES
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Establish the whereabouts
of during pertinent period.
Angeles files
On 12/16/71, Robbery Detail, LASO, furnished a recent CII Identification Record and photograph of
LEAD
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Establish the whereabouts
of during pertinent period.
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DB Cooper-23179OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA PPMR (4. CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES ( 164-497)
DATE: 12/17/71
FROM
:
SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF (13)

SUBJECT:	NORITAK
00: SE

For information, two copies of the list of ransom monies paid to the hijacker in this case were furnished to of the
parachute jump center at Elsinore, California.
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DB Cooper-23180
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 19:2 EDITION GSA FPMR (It CFR) 101-11.$ UNITED STATES GO _RNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM
:
SA EDWARD A.
$ UNITED STATES GO _RNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
DATE: 12/15/71
FROM
:
SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF (13)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
On 12/10/71, the following persons were interviewed at the Elsinore Paricenter Inc. location at Skylark Field, TIsinore, California:
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An artist's conception of the skyjacker of the 11/24/71, NORJAK case was displayed to each of the above employees who were unable to furnish any information concerning the identity of the subject.
ASSIGNED Phase
It should be noted that on 12/9/71, advised that he knows is not did
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They each stated that they do not believe was the hijacker inasmuch as he has since been to Skylark Field and has displayed no indications of wealth. They are aware he has a criminal record.
did state, however,LA 164-497 2.
he talked to the man he had in question during the middle or latter part of August, and not during JUly.
Based on statement that he talked to someone during August who asked him questions like etc.,
KREExix flight records for the month of August were photographed. These records are similar to flight manifests and list the last name of the person who has parachuted at Elsinore.
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DB Cooper-23182Sirs,
I knew from the start that I wouldn't be caught.
I didn't rob Northwest Orient because I thought it would beromantic, heroic or any of the other euphemisms that seem to attach themselves to situations of high risk.
I didn't rob Northwest Orient because I thought it would beromantic, heroic or any of the other euphemisms that seem to attach themselves to situations of high risk.
I'm no modern day Robin Hood. Unfortunately do have only 14 months to live.
My life has been one of hate, turmoil, hunger and more hate, this seenca to be the fastest and most profitable way to gain a few fast grains of peace of mind.
I don't blame people for hating me for what I've done nor do I blame anybody for wanting me to be caught and punished, though this can never happen.
Here are some (not all) of the things working against the authorities: I'm not & boasting man I left no fingerprints I wore a toupec I wore putty make-up
They could add or subtract from the composite a hundred times and not come up with an accurate description; and we both know it.
I've come and gone on several airline flights already and am not holed up in some obsure backwoods town. Neither am I a psycho-pathic killer. As a matter of fact I've never even received a speeding ticket.
Thank you for your attention.
Neither am I a psycho-pathic killer. As a matter of fact I've never even received a speeding ticket.
Thank you for your attention.
D.B. COOPER
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New York Times -
Seattle Times - Los Angeles Times -
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DB Cooper-2318412/15/71
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY
FROM:
SAC, WPO (164-169) (P)
NOR JAK (00 : SE)
Re Seattle teletype to WFO, New York, and Los Angeles, dated 12/13/71.
Enclosed for the Bureau is a carbon copy of undated D. B. COOPER letter along with accompanying envelope postmarked 12/11/71 in state of Washington, zip code Enclosed for Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle is onejcopy each of sume. LEROY
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Enclosed Letter for Bureau, which is a carbon copy, was furnished WFO on 12/14/71, by b6 of "The Washington Post", 1515 L Street, b7C
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COOPER LETTERA
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N.W., Washington, D. C. (WDC). requested that his identity be protected as the source of the letter.
3- Bureau (Enc.2) 1- Los Angeles (164-497) (ic.1) (Info) I+ New York (164-627) (Enc.1) (Info) 2- Seattle (164-81) (Fnc.1) 1- WFO
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164-497-166
SEARCHED/1
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DB Cooper-23185WFO 164-169
For information of FBI Laboratory, referenced teletype reflects copies of same letter received by the "New York Times", "Seattle Times", and "Los Angeles Times". The letter bears typed name of "D. B. COOPER," the same name utilized by unsub in captioned matter.
The initials "CWif"' and the date "12/14/71" on the lower right corners on the back of both the envelope and letter were placed there by WFC agent. The significance of the number "717171684*", appearing next to the copy count in the lower left corner on the face of the letter, remains umknown.
Efforts were made by WFO to preserve the letter and envelope for latent fingerprints.
"717171684*", appearing next to the copy count in the lower left corner on the face of the letter, remains umknown.
Efforts were made by WFO to preserve the letter and envelope for latent fingerprints. However, both were handled by an unknown mmber of individuals at "The Washington Post" prior to being obtained by WFO.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The FBI Laboratory is requested to determine the style of type and make of typewriter utilized in typing the letter and envelope. The letter should also be compared with any copies of same furnished by other divisions.
The stamp on the envelope should be compared with the stamps on any other envelopes submitted by other divisions to determine if at one time they were part of the same sheet of stamps.
The Identification Division is requested to examine both the letter and envelope for the presence of any latent fingerprints of value.
It is also requested that the above enclosures be subjected to any other appropriate examinations which would aid in identifying the individual who wrote the letter.
DB Cooper-23186
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DISPOSITION OF ITEMS SUBMITTED:
Upon completion of the requested examinations, both items should be returned to WFO.
DB Cooper-23186
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DISPOSITION OF ITEMS SUBMITTED:
Upon completion of the requested examinations, both items should be returned to WFO.
UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-23187
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FBI
Date:
12/17/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
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Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
ST. LOUIS NEA
SAC,
FROM:	SAC,	LOS ANGELES	: (164-497))

NORJAK ....
RE SEATTLE TEL TO LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER ELEVEN THIRTY, AND LOS ANGELES TEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWO LAST.
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SUSPECT,
OF ST. LOUIS, BEARS
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, ADVISED AN ARTIST SKETCH THERE IS A STRIKING RESEMBLANCE OF
DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, MID TO LATE THIRTIES, SIX FEET TALL, ONE HUNDRED NINETY POUNDS,
PREMATURE GRAY HAIR
BUT MAY NOT BE SCARED. RED WILSON STATED HE WENT TO
AND DID A GREAT DEAL OF PARACHUTE JUMPING AND EXPERIMENTED WITH EXPLOSIVES.
RED WILSON STATED HE WENT TO
AND DID A GREAT DEAL OF PARACHUTE JUMPING AND EXPERIMENTED WITH EXPLOSIVES.
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164-81 CRC/c.h (1)
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ADVISED HE PLANNED TO
RETURN TO LOS ANGELES, WHERE HE LIVED PREVIOUSLY.
EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AT COLLEGES, VETERANS ADMIN- ISTRATION, CREDIT AND CRIMINAL RECORDS, AND RECORDS OF PARACHUTE CENTER, LOS ANGELES AREA HAVE FAILED TO REVEAL ANYONE IDENTIFIABLE WITH
ST. LOUIS, AT MILITARY RECORDS CENTER: REVIEW MILITARY RECORDS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
SET LEADS AND =SENT OUT APPROPRIATE LEMER TO
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST. Unsub armed and Dangerous
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FBI Date: 12/17/71
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Via TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
PCA CIT
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) AND SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) RMP
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES/ (164-497) 
NORJAK.
in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE NITEL
(Priority)
PCA CIT
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) AND SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) RMP
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES/ (164-497) 
NORJAK.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST.
SUSPECT:
, RECORDS,
:
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CALIFORNIA, REVEALED
WHITE MALE, BORN
MINNESOTA, FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY POUNDS, IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ABOVE FIRM, FORMERLY
LOCATED CALIFORNIA. TIME AND ATTENDANCE RECORDS
REVEAL AT WORK ALL DAY NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
PERSONNEL OFFICE, PERSONALLY KNOWS
140-497
AND STATES HE HAS
SCORCHED AND HAS NOM.KAD
SERIALIZED FILED 8961 31
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SE - 8 56 PQ 951PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
NOTICEABLE NOTES NO RESEMBLANCE BETWEEN ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB AND NO LONGER BEING CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT BY LOS ANGELES. armal and UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED/ DANGEROUS.
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FBI
Date:
12/17/71
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
$% )2-64)
FBI
Date:
12/17/71
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NITEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) 
NORJAK.
RE SAN DIEGO NITEL TO SEATTLE, DATED DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST.
RE SUSPECT
CALIFORNIA, ADVISES
THAT
WAS
CALIFORNIA, ADDRESS UNKNOWN.
SAN FRANCISCO AT
CALIFORNIA : INTERVIEW
IN EFFORT TO ESTABLISH THE WHEREABOUTS OF
ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING LOS ANGELES TO LOCATE
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
164-497 crs/sar (1)
164-997-165/@ 8 SEARCHED NDEXED SERIALIZED
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GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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12/9/71
Sheraton Carlton
Hotel, 16th and R Streets, W.w., Washington, D. C. (CDC), permitted an cxamination of recently received 820 bills.
This ereninccion failed to dieslogo the proccaco of cny $20 bills bearing tho como cortal musboro as any of Che $20
This ereninccion failed to dieslogo the proccaco of cny $20 bills bearing tho como cortal musboro as any of Che $20 billo which were included in the ranson coney paid to the hijacker : of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.
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Interviewed on
12/3/71
at Voshington, D. C.
File #
DTO 164-169
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12/8/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. It is the property of the FBI ond Is loaned to your agency; it ond ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
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DB Cooper-23194FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/7/71
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Hotel, 16th and K Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. (mc), tele- phone number (area code 202) 638-2626, furnished the following information relative to the occupancy of Suite 400, a three room suite including rooms 402 and 404:
Hotel records reflect that on November 27.
number (area code 202) 638-2626, furnished the following information relative to the occupancy of Suite 400, a three room suite including rooms 402 and 404:
Hotel records reflect that on November 27. 1972
Stava Mot Listed, was sent confirmation of resere vations for a two nights stay beginning on that date. checked into the hotel and registered in Suite 400 at 9:37 PM, November 27. 1971. and at that time listed his home address as Ha listed his employ- pent as no address listed.
The hotel records further disclose that on November 28,
1971
registered in Suite 400 for a two nights stay.
It 'listed his employment as appeared as though the aforementioned was originally registered in Room 5206, but subsequently moved to Suite 400 upon arrival.
The records further revealed that one (first name unknown) joined in Suite 400 on December 2, 1971, but that moved into Suite 400 from another room which he initially occupied on an unknown date.
further advised that Suite 400 was also occupied by another unknown white male American, whom he described as the "DEAN MARTIN" type, 6 feet in height; 180 pounds, white bair, who spoke with a Texas accent and who always wore a sweater and slacks and
unknown white male American, whom he described as the "DEAN MARTIN" type, 6 feet in height; 180 pounds, white bair, who spoke with a Texas accent and who always wore a sweater and slacks and presented a suave appearance.
provided the following descriptive infor-
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a!
Washington, D.C.
Flle #
WFO 164-169
by SA
Date dictated 12/6/71
This document contains neither recommendations oor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; E it ond. its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
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nation concerning the other individuals in Cuito 400, but was unable to positively associate names with the following deserip- tions with the exception of
· Ertto female, ege 50-55, 5 fect 2 inches to 5 Sect 3 Inches, 140 - 145 pounds, with chunky butid.
Individual believed to be White male, Ancrican, 60 years old, 5 fect 10 inches in height, 165 pounds, no further description recalled.
characterlac both as "non descript and plain looking" ead believes that some of the other indivi- duals may have referred to
(First name unknown) White male, Ascricen,
characterlac both as "non descript and plain looking" ead believes that some of the other indivi- duals may have referred to
(First name unknown) White male, Ascricen, 5 foct 10 Inches in hoight, 155 pounds, with cray hair, thin and balding, slight baild.
Last unknown calo - Ebito American, 6 Ecet 3 Inches tall, 250 pounds, heavy build, round face, wearing bustress suit Lut had appearance of "truck driver."
The hotel registration records also reflectel that all of the above individuals departed the hotel at 12:50 BIJ, Decca- ber 3, 1971, for undisclosed destinationo. Their method of travel also rotatas unisnorm.
peruitted & review of long distance telephone call records from Suite 400, and the following two cells were noted:
0:22 RI, November 20, 1971
returned a previously b6 received call to telephone number foren code and ৳7C the conversation vao 10 nfasteo in duration.
At 10:10 121 November 28, 1971
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additionally advised that upon checking out of the hotel, paid by check in the amount of #255.94 drawn on National City Dants of personalized chech reflected
account number
paid the remainder of the bill, which totaled 0856.64, in cash consisting aminly of 50 and 100 dollar bills.
total bill amounted to $298.10, which he paid In cash with So and 100 dollar bills.
also advised that on December 1, 1971, Cuite 403 mas bypelartzed and sas stolen from the aforementioned He noted that tho stolen consisted Of
made available the criginal registration card and photostatic copies of all bills and long distance tele- phone calls pertaining to Suite 400 when occupied by the afore- mentioned individuals, He also made available photostatic copies of the above described personal check of
noted that the above mentioned individuals Lad departed the hotel approximately 20 minutes prior to this Latervieu and stated that he interposed no objections to Satte 400 being searched by a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
personal check of
noted that the above mentioned individuals Lad departed the hotel approximately 20 minutes prior to this Latervieu and stated that he interposed no objections to Satte 400 being searched by a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Cne empty bottle of Aloe Vera Gel.
One cardboard box containing one empty bottle of Sal-Coh-Tone.
Tro empty bottles, one bearing label "Wheat Germ OLl" and the other bearing what appears to be lebel "BIODET."
Torn pieces of o yellow personalised check bearing printed names
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One miniature four of hearts playing card bearing picture of United States Capitol.
Mine Winston cigarette butts and assorted paper and ccoden matches.
One empty Winston cigarette package.
Mine Winston cigarette butts and assorted paper and ccoden matches.
One empty Winston cigarette package. One torn Form entitled "Hotel Association of Washington, D. C." bearing nates and number
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along with other illegible handwriting in blue ink and green felt tip pen ink.
One directory of Sheraton Hotels and Motor Inns.
1
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Washington, D. C.
File #
NFO 164-159
Interviewed on,
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Date.dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI., It is the property of the EBI and Is loaned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-23199UFO 164-169
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One pamphlet entitled "The Sheraton Register."
One empty leundry package bearing cumbers
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Miscellaneous items, including a 30 centime French postage stamp.
2 American Airline Baggage stubs bearing flight number 338.
read, The
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Miscellaneous items, including a 30 centime French postage stamp.
2 American Airline Baggage stubs bearing flight number 338.
Numerous Washington, D. C. (UCC) newspapers, some of which hod the headlines ond larger print cut out.
The above items were properly labeled and preserved for possible forwarding to the FBI Laboratory for appropriate examination.
Also seized were tro Sheraton Carlton Hotel drink glasses.
DB Cooper-23200¿
SAC, SEATTLE (164-31)
12/16/71
SAC, WFO (164-169)(P)
NORJAK (00:SE)
Enclosed for Seattle are six and for Los Angeles and Phoenix one copy each of three separate FD 302s reflecting investigation conducted at Washington, D.C. (WDC).
Re: Above enclosures are being furnished receiving offices for information purposes only inasmich as activities at WDC tended to cast suspicion on the nature of his dealings.
WFO conducting no additional investigation re 
2 - Seattle (Enc. 18)
CHH: Lung (1) - Los Angeles (164-497) (mc. 3) 1 - Phoenix (164-100) (Enc. 3) i (5)
8 1 - WFO
16.
18)
CHH: Lung (1) - Los Angeles (164-497) (mc. 3) 1 - Phoenix (164-100) (Enc. 3) i (5)
8 1 - WFO
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DB Cooper-2320212-14-71
Sirs
Please send two (2) wanted
circulars & lists of serial
numbers of the 20 bills of
the man that hijacked the
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DB Cooper-23203 LOS ANGELES. -PM
14 DEC 1071
T. $ FIGHT AND OTHE RESPIRATOI DISEASES
EISENHOWER USA
Wanted Porter Degt.
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FBI 11000 Wilshire W. Los Angeles Calix.
3
FOR INTRA.DEPARTMENT USE
DB Cooper-2320411000 Wilshire Boulevard Los angeles, California 90024 December 17, 1971
Los Angeles, California
Dear
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Enclosed are two lists of ransom bills paid in air piracy case which you requested in your letter to this Office dated December 14, 1971.
Your interest in this matter is appreciated.
Dear
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Enclosed are two lists of ransom bills paid in air piracy case which you requested in your letter to this Office dated December 14, 1971.
Your interest in this matter is appreciated. Very truly yours,
A
WESLEY G. GRAPP Special Agent in Charge
Enclosure - 2
2 1 - Addressee Los Angeles (164-497) 
crs/mlh (2) UL
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DB Cooper-2320512/16/71 PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) -P-
NORJACK
RE:
SUSPECT:
RE LOS ANGELES TEL TO OKLAHOMA CITY TODAY.
SUSPECT
INTERVIEWED OKLA., FOR THE LAST
THIS DATE. STATES
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BOTH STATE SUSPECT IN
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR TO TWENTYFIVE, LAST.
FOLLOWING IS PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT: WMA;
FIVE FEET TEN;
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FACE; EYES
DOES NOT WEAR
GLASSES; TEETH
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END PAGE ONE.
1 OKLAHOMA CITY 1 LOS ANGELES (AM)
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NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR TO TWENTYFIVE LAST AT NO FURTHER
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NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR TO TWENTYFIVE LAST AT NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED, S
OKLA., UAC. ANCC LOS ANGELES. END.
DB Cooper-23207.FD-36 (Rev. S-22-64)

FBI
Date:	12/17/71

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TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
SACRAMENTO (164-50)
LOS ANGELES (164-497) (MAIL)
SAN DIEGO (164-91) (MAIL)
FROM:
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
NORJAK.
RE SAN DIEGO TEL TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST.
RE SUSPECT
REFERENCED TEL REQUESTED SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES TO
DETERMINE FURTHER IDENTIFICATION OF AND ATTEMPT
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IDENTIFIED AS
TELEPHONE
SUSPECT FURTHER DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE
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AMERICAN, BORN
WASHINGTON STATE,
SIX FEET ONE INCH AND HAS CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
INQUIRY AT PLACE OF
RESIDENCE
ONE
STATES
LIVING THIS ADDRESS WITH SUSPECT
1 - San Francisco 
1 - Los Angeles (MAIL) (Info) 1 - San Diego (MAIL) (Info) DRA/pas (3)
DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER
INQUIRY AT PLACE OF
RESIDENCE
ONE
STATES
LIVING THIS ADDRESS WITH SUSPECT
1 - San Francisco 
1 - Los Angeles (MAIL) (Info) 1 - San Diego (MAIL) (Info) DRA/pas (3)
0 
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U. S. GO
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SF 164-220
PAGE TWO
AND THAT DEPARTED A.M., DECEMBER SIXTEEN, LAST DESTINATION UNKNOWN. STATES HAS MAILING ADDRESS IN LOS ANGELES, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. CLAIMS HAS BEEN AT THIS RESIDENCE FOR PAST COUNTY
HAS NO CRIMINAL RECORD,
SHERRIF'S OFFICE OR
POLICE DEPARTMENT. CREDIT
RECORD REFLECTS ON FILE SINCE
OCCUPATION
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER
SACRAMENTO OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH FROM DRIVERS LICENSE BUREAU AND FORWARD TO SEATTLE FOR DISPLAY TO VICTIMS. SAN FRANCISCO AT WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE
DESTINATION OF
Approved:
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-23209
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135 DB Cooper-23209
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DALLAS (164-191)
KANSAS. CITY (164-80)
LOS ANGELES (164-497) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
MIAMI (164-552) NEW YORK (164-627)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) ALL OFFICES VIA DIRECTOR
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
FOR THE INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, UNSUB IN THIS MATTER ADVISED STEWARDESS WHEN SHE INQUIRED CONCERNING HIS REASON FOR HIJACKING THE PARTICULAR FLIGHT INVOLVED, THAT THE REASON FOR THE HIJACKING WAS THAT HE HAD A GRUDGE, NOT AGAINST NORTHWEST ARILINES, BUT THAT AIRPLANE HAPPENED TO BE QUOTE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. UNQUOTE. END PAGE ONE
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STATED THAT SHE FELT UNSUB DISPLAYED A GOOD TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF FLYING IN GENERAL, AS WELL AS OF THE PARTICULAR AIR- CRAFT INVOLVED, ALTHOUGH SHE HAD TO SHOW HIM HOW TO LOWER THE REAR STAIRWAY ON THE AIRCRAFT.
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STATED THAT SHE FELT UNSUB DISPLAYED A GOOD TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF FLYING IN GENERAL, AS WELL AS OF THE PARTICULAR AIR- CRAFT INVOLVED, ALTHOUGH SHE HAD TO SHOW HIM HOW TO LOWER THE REAR STAIRWAY ON THE AIRCRAFT. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, IT WOULD AP- PEAR THAT UNSUB COULD HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AS A PILOT OR FLIGHT OF- FICER OR POSSIBLY HAVE TRIED FOR SUCH EMPLOYMENT AND BEEN TURNED DOWN.
IN VIEW OF THIS POSSIBILITY, THE FOLLOWING OFFICES ARE BEING REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICES OF AIRLINES LOCATED WITHIN THEIR DIVISIONS FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING FLIGHT OFFI- CERS OF APPLICANTS WHO BASED ON THE ABOVE REASON COULD BE CONSI- DERED SUSPECTS IN THIS MATTER, AND WHO MIGHT FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB :
ATLANTA - DELTA AIRLINES; CHICAGO - UNITED AIRLINES; END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-23211 PAGE . THREE 164-81
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DALLAS - BRANIFF AIRLINES; KANSAS CITY - TWA LOS ANGELES - WESTERN AIRLINES & CONTINENTAL AIRLINES; MIAMI - EASTERN AND NATIONAL AIRLINES; MINNEAPOLIS - NORTHWEST AIRLINES; NEW YORK - PAN AMERICAN; SAN FRANCISCO - AIR WEST. -P- END FOR TWO TELS NEE FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
DB Cooper-23212Fr 16 (Key.
MIAMI - EASTERN AND NATIONAL AIRLINES; MINNEAPOLIS - NORTHWEST AIRLINES; NEW YORK - PAN AMERICAN; SAN FRANCISCO - AIR WEST. -P- END FOR TWO TELS NEE FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
DB Cooper-23212Fr 16 (Key. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/20/71
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URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
MA
ARK
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) 
NORJAK
RE SAN FRANCISCO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE DECEMBER
SEVENTEEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT
IN LOS ANGELES AREA
WHERE
FORMERLY RESIDED UNTIL OCTOBER, SEVENTY ONE, ADVISES
NOT FURTHER IDENTIFIED.
ON DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT, ?
MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADVISED SHE
WAS NEVER
SHE SAID SHE HAS NOT SEEN
HIM FOR PAST TWO MONTHS. HOWEVER,
1 - San Diego (164-91) (AM) 1 - Sacramento (164-50) (AM) 1, - Los Angeles (164-497)
TELEPHONICALLY 164-497-1215 SEARCHED MEXICO DES SERIALIZED W
RLS/pan (3)
SF-828
Sent
SE-84%
Per 008
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
DB Cooper-23213
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CONTACTED HER MORNING OF DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT, ADVISING HE WAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WHERE HE
SF-828
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Per 008
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
DB Cooper-23213
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CONTACTED HER MORNING OF DECEMBER TWENTY, INSTANT, ADVISING HE WAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WHERE HE WAS RETURNING A TRUCK TO A FRIEND, FURTHER IDENTIFICATION NOT GIVEN BY HE TOLD HE HEARD FBI AGENTS WERE LOOKING FOR HIM AT HIS HOME WHICH SAID WAS EITHER IN SANTA ROSA OR SAN JOSE. . HE WANTED TO KNOW IF HAD BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI. SHE
HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY FBI PRIOR TO THAT CALL. HE WANTED TO LEARN WHO FURNISHED HIS NAME TO FBI.
SHE VIEWED COMPOSITE DRAWINGS OF HIJACKER AND SAID DEFINITELY NOT IDENTICAL.
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED REGARDING BY LOS ANGELES AT THIS TIME.
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1 :33 AM URGENT 12-21-71 LXL
TO
LOS ANGELES
SEATTLE
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50) 2P NORJAK .
RE SEATTLE TEL TO SACRAMENTO DECEMBER TWENTY LAST. RE : SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, REFERENCED. TELETYPE STATED THAT IS A SKY DIVER WHO DOES ACROBATIC PARACHUTING IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS SUSPENDED FROM A PARACHUTE CLUB BECAUSE OF HIS.
TELETYPE STATED THAT IS A SKY DIVER WHO DOES ACROBATIC PARACHUTING IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS SUSPENDED FROM A PARACHUTE CLUB BECAUSE OF HIS. ACROBATICS. IS DESCRIBED AS FIVE FEET DEVEN, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS., DARK SANDY HAIR, AND RECEDING HAIRLINE. SUPPOSEDLY HE WAS KNOWN TO CALIFORNIA.
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EMPLOYED BY AN UNKNOWN TRAVELED TO TAFT FREQUENTLY TO PARTICIPATE IN A. SKY . DIVING CLUB TO WHICH BELONGED.
LOS ANGELES CONTACT LOGICAL SOURCES THAT MIGHT BE FAMILIAR WITH SKY DIVING CLUBS OR IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE
SACRAMENTO WILL CHECK DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CII REGARDING
P
IND.
LOS ANGELES CONTACT LOGICAL SOURCES THAT MIGHT BE FAMILIAR WITH SKY DIVING CLUBS OR IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE
SACRAMENTO WILL CHECK DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CII REGARDING
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JAA FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
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DB Cooper-23216 FROM2 SL PLAIN I£ :5CPN CITEL 12-20-71 3GH
TO LOS ANGELES (164-497) SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM ST. LOUIS (164-63)
'ORJAK · RE LOS ANGELES NITEL. TC SEATTLE, DEC. SEVENTEEN LAST, AND ST. LOUIS TELCALL AND NITEL TO SAN FRANCISCO, DEC. THO LAST. RE SUSPECT b6 b7C
FOR INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES, MILITARY SERVICE RECORD OF NOT LOCATED UPRC-M, SLMO, BUT AVAILABLE ROSTERS INDICA TED AS OF SEPT. SEVENTYONE OW ACTIVE DUTY ASSIGNED
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SAN FRANCISCO ADVISE LOS ANGELES OF ANY INVESTIGATION DESIRED LOS ANGELES DIVISION IN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. P. e ST ET FSI LOS AGELELSCLR
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TO BUITE (164-26) LAS VEGAS (164-6?). PHOENIX (164-193)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SACRAMENTO (164-56) SAN DIEGO (164-91)
,SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
PHOENIX (164-193)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
PORTLAND (164-41)
SACRAMENTO (164-56) SAN DIEGO (164-91)
,SALT LAKE CITY (164-24) SAN FRANCISCO (164-22€)' FROM SEATTLE (164-31) 2P
2
FORJAK .
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RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT ALL LOGICAL INFORMANTS FOR ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER CC .. CEPNING WHICH BACKGROUND INFORMATION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN FURNISHED. RECEIVING OFFICES ARE ALSO REQUESTED TO REVIEW BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT PROGRAMS FOR THE IDENTITIES OF ABYQUE INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS THO COULD BE CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER. ADDITIONALLY, RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OR SIMILAR GROUPS WHICH CIRCULARIZE BANKS REQUESTING THAT BANKS SE CIRCULARIZED AND BANK AND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES BE REQUESTED TO BE ALERT FOR ANY LARGE TUD PAGE CHE
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CC'S OF RANSOM LIST to FEDERAL RESERVE 4 DE MATOR CALLI VAULTIO, OF MAJOR FINALCIN ENCTITU NIONE, LES AUCELE.
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CIRCULARIZATION TO ALL GAHKI - FURNISHING
Jose SA
CC'S OF RANSOM LIST to FEDERAL RESERVE 4 DE MATOR CALLI VAULTIO, OF MAJOR FINALCIN ENCTITU NIONE, LES AUCELE.
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ELES
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Per discuss with
Q Doin disseminatese memo
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2 - Ru mimor-wili
REVIEW SUIPLENPAGE TVO SE (164-61)
DEPOSITS OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS OR EXCHANGES OF TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS FOR OTHER BILLS OR ANY RECENT RENTAL OR UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN AN ALREADY RENTED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX WHEREIN THE HIJACKER MIGHT HAVE STASHED THE RANSOM MONEY IN THIS MATTER. TO ACHIEVE WIDE CIRCULARIZATION OF THE RANSOM LIST, SEATTLE HAS ARRANGED WITH A SEATTLE NEWPAPER TO PRINT A SHORT FEATURE ARTICLE INFORMING THE PUBLIC THAT THE LIST OF RAWSON BILLS HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL . INSTITUTIONS. THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT IF THEY FEEL THEY HAVE ONE OF THE RANSOM BILLS THE NUMBER MAY BE CHECKED THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THROUGH THE FBI OFFICE.
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE NEWS PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HUNDRED
RECEIVING OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE NEWS PAPERS IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP BEFORE THE PUBLIC THE FACT THAT THE LIST OF THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS, PAID TO THE HIJACKER, IS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING THROUGH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS OR FBI OFFICE. - P-
ENIC REE FSI LOS ANGELES FOR TUO TELS CLR
LA TIMES publisHed S LIST OF CURRENCY -prepare xxxx aps NEWS RELEASE
PREPARED
DB Cooper-23219NºØ15 CG PLAIN 933PM NITEL 12-20-71 RWR TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)
DETROIT (164-115)
· MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SEATTLE (164-81) LOS ANGELES
FROM CHICAGO (164-297)
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT
RE MINNEAPOLIS TELETYPE 20 BUREAU, DECEMBER EIGHTEEN, LAST. INSTANT DATE FORMER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF SUSPECT, CHICAGO,
ADVISED SUSPECT QUITE CAPABLE OF PULLING OFF HIJACKING OF NORTH WEST ORIENT AIRLINES AS HE IS LICENSED PILOT, ACCOMPLISHED SKY. JUMPER AND HAVING BETTER THAN AVERAGE KNOWLEDGE OF TERRAIN ARIZONA, OREGON AND GENERAL NORTHWEST.
SUBJECT
WHEN
SUSPECT AND DISSOLVED BUSINESS. SUSPECT THEREAFTER
INVOLVED WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA. LATER HEARD SUSPECT FLYING CHARTERED FLIGHT OUT OF LOS ANGELES,
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LATER HEARD SUSPECT FLYING CHARTERED FLIGHT OUT OF LOS ANGELES,
END PAGE ONE
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SEARCHED_ INDEXED SERIALIZED_ FIELD DER 20 1971
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LICENSE APPROVED SIXTY FOUR UNDER NUMBER
WHILE TRAVELING THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST UNITED STATES TOGETHER. ON! BUSINESS SUSPECT MADE OBSERVING COMMENTS THE EASE OF ROBBING BANKS IN VARIOUS TOWNS. FOREGOING AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SUSPECT LEADS TO BELIEVE POSSIBLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPTIONED MATTER. FURTHER, HEARD SUSPECT INDEBTED TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT FIRM, IDENTITY UNKNOWN, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FOR ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND SUPPORTS HIS SUSPICIONS.
SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, AGE APPROXIMATELY FORTY ONE, SIX FEET, ONE EIGHT FIVE POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION,
PHOTOS OF SUSPECT SIMILAR TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BEING FORWARDED MINNEAPOLIS, SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES BY SEPARATE COVER.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
AS WHITE MALE, AGE APPROXIMATELY FORTY ONE, SIX FEET, ONE EIGHT FIVE POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR, DARK COMPLEXION,
PHOTOS OF SUSPECT SIMILAR TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION BEING FORWARDED MINNEAPOLIS, SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES BY SEPARATE COVER.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END NEE FBI LOS ANGLES CLR
Cupfit, Checking
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FBI
Date: 12/20/71
PLAIN
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) CYR
LOUISVILLE (164-71) GWK
SAC,
FROM:	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)

NORJAK.
RE LOUISVILLE TELETYPE TO LA AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER ONE LAST.
/ RE SUSPECT EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF RECORDS, PACIFIC BELL AND GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANIES, REVEAL NUMEROUS PERSONS NAMED EMPLOYED BY THESE FIRMS .
ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFIED AS EMPLOYED BY PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY RESIDING IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. THIS PERSON IS
SANTA MONICA, AND HAS AKA
HE IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
INDICATE HE WAS AT WORK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST FROM SEGPCHED SEVEN THIRTY A.
THIS PERSON IS
SANTA MONICA, AND HAS AKA
HE IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
INDICATE HE WAS AT WORK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST FROM SEGPCHED SEVEN THIRTY A.M. TO FOUR P.M. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :9
164-497 crs/ecr ver (1)
1 102P
SE-13 DE HOVED
ORI
Approved: w99/new
Sent
M Per DOC 10-100 180 DB Cooper-23222
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
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MALE WHITE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN POUNDS, BLUE EYES, BROWN HAIR, AND BORN
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MAR VISTA, CALIFORNIA, A COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO CITY OF SANTA MONICAL. RECORDS INDICATE AT WORK FROM SEVEN A.M. TO THREE THIRTY P.M. ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, BORN
FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN
POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, BLUE EYES, ROUND FACE.
LOUISVILLE AT PADUCAH, KENTUCKY RECONTACT b6 b7C
AND ASCERTAIN IF SHE CAN IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS
IN LIEU OF ADDITIONAL IDENTIFYING DATA, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT LA AND IF UNABLE TO b6
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AND ASCERTAIN IF SHE CAN IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS
IN LIEU OF ADDITIONAL IDENTIFYING DATA, NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED AT LA AND IF UNABLE TO b6 IDENTIFY ONE OF ABOVE AS SUSPECT, SUGGEST LOUISVILLE ATTEMPT DETERMINE DOB OR OTHER IDENTIFYING DATA.
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DB Cooper-23223WR049 WA PLAIN 11:38PM BJM
60 1PM HST NITEL 12/21/71 .TDC
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) SEATTLE (164-81) VIA WASHINGTON LOS ANGELES VIA WASHINGTON FROM HONOLULU (164-35) (P) 3P
NORJAK
RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO ALBANY, DECEMBER SEVEN LAST.
RE SUSPECT (NEW)
(PROTECT), ADVISED THIS DATE
GENERALLY FITS DESCRIPTION OF NORJAK SUBJECT. , LEFT OCTOBER, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE SELLING HOUSEHOLD
EFFECTS
SAID
SINCE THEIR DEPARTURE,
CREDIT RECORD, HONOLULU, CONTAIN ADDRESS
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Dead To SA Eliminaal TT Ant
, ADVISED 169-497 0 1871
SEARCHED INDEXE
SERIALI?OD 10 FII FD
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NINETEEN SIXTYNINE TO JUNE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, LEFT VOLUNTARILY DUE TO "PERSONAL PROBLEMS".
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NINETEEN SIXTYNINE TO JUNE, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, LEFT VOLUNTARILY DUE TO "PERSONAL PROBLEMS". FORWARDING ADDRESS CALIFORNIA,
AS NEXT OF KIN,
CALIFORNIA. THIS PERSON REPLACED AS NEXT OF KIN BY
DESCRIBED BROWN GRAYING RECEDING CREW CUT HAIR, LIGHT EYES, RUDDY COMPLEXION, DIVORCED, WALKS WITH STOOP, '.
RECORDS, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, HONOLULU, CHECKED AND
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SIX FEET, WEIGHT ONE HUNDRED WINETYFIVE, BROWN HAIR AND EYES, HOME;
CALIFORNIA, MAIL ADDRESS
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
HAS DRIVERS LICENSE WHICH WILL EXPIRE
INDICES HONOLULU NEGATIVE.
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DB Cooper-23225PAGE THREE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ATTEMPT TO LOCATE b6 b7C
AND ELIMINATE AS SUSPECT. AT CALIFORNIA, WILL CONTACT
WHEREABOUTS. b6 b7C HONOLULU, WILL CONTACT LTD. FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
AND FORWARD SAHE TO OFFICE OF ORIGIN. PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS WILL CONDUCT OTHER LOGICAL INVESTIGATION TO ELIMINATE
SUSPECT END
DPK FBI LOS ANGELES PLS HOLD
DB Cooper-23226FD-36 (R . 5-2 364)
FBI Date: 12/22/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NiTel
(Priority) AJW
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (
5-2 364)
FBI Date: 12/22/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NiTel
(Priority) AJW
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) MP 
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES ((164-497)
NORJAK.
RE SUSPECT
/
REVIEW OF BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS IN LOS ANGELES DIVISION REVEALS CAPTIONED PERSON SHOULD BE CONSIDERED POSSIBLE SUSPECT THIS MATTER. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (CDC), BULLETIN NUMBER INDICATES
ESCAPED JULY ELEVEN, LAST, FROM CUSTODY CDC. HE
IS DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE, AGE
BORN
BROWN HAIR,
BLUE EYES, SIX FEET, ONE NINETY POUNDS, MEDIUM BUILD, RUDDY COMPLEXION, PILOT (OCCUPATION), TATTOO:
FBI NUMBER
164-497 crs/sar (1)
SE.ALL:)
FILED
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IN NINETEEN SIXTY, SUBJECT IN LOS ANGELES
CASE CAPTIONED
AKA, ITSMV, LOS ANGELES SEATTLE
FILE
FILE
ABOVE FILE REVEALS
RESIDED IN SEATTLE AND IN NINETEEN SIXTY, SUBJECT HAD SEATTLE ADDRESS.
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IN NINETEEN SIXTY, SUBJECT IN LOS ANGELES
CASE CAPTIONED
AKA, ITSMV, LOS ANGELES SEATTLE
FILE
FILE
ABOVE FILE REVEALS
RESIDED IN SEATTLE AND IN NINETEEN SIXTY, SUBJECT HAD SEATTLE ADDRESS.
HE HAS OWNED AIRPLANES AND IN NINETEEN SIXTY, AT SEATTLE, TACOMA, AIRPORT. APPEARS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THAT AREA.
EXCELLENT PHOTO OF AVAILABLE IN CDC FILE.
PHOTOS BEING FORWARDED REGISTERED AIRMAIL THIS DATE FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES TO ASCERTAIN IF SHOULD BE CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT.
IN VIEW OF FUGITIVE STATUS AS ESCAPEE WANTED BY STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NO ADDITIONAL LEADS BEING SET FORTH AT THIS TIME, AS WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN.
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS, AS HE REPORTEDLY ARMED WITH A THIRTY EIGHT CAL IBER REVOLVER AND TWENTY TWO PISTOL IN THE PAST.
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DB Cooper-23233 12/22/71 PLAIN
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
5
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT : NORJAK
Re Los Angeles teletype to Seattle, 12/22/71. RE:
SUSPECT
Enclosed for Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle are two photographs cach of captioned suspect.
Review of bank robbery suspects at Los Angeles reveals California Department of Corrections
RE:
SUSPECT
Enclosed for Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle are two photographs cach of captioned suspect.
Review of bank robbery suspects at Los Angeles reveals California Department of Corrections Bulletin Number
"
Y on 7/11/71 (Work Furlough).
This bulletin contains excellent photograph of and the following information:

Number
Birth Data
Prosser,	Washington
Complexion	Ruddy
Occupation	Pilot
Paratrooper
Race	White
Sex	Male
age
Hair	Brou	SEARCHED
Eyes	Blue
Height	6ª	INK TEC
Weight	190 pounds	SERIALIZED
Build	Medium
2 - Seattle (Encls.
This bulletin contains excellent photograph of and the following information:

Number
Birth Data
Prosser,	Washington
Complexion	Ruddy
Occupation	Pilot
Paratrooper
Race	White
Sex	Male
age
Hair	Brou	SEARCHED
Eyes	Blue
Height	6ª	INK TEC
Weight	190 pounds	SERIALIZED
Build	Medium
2 - Seattle (Encls. 2) (RM)	FILED
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2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enels, 2) (RM) 2 - Portland (164-41) (Encis. 2) (RM) 1 - Los angeles crs/mlh (7)
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2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enels, 2) (RM) 2 - Portland (164-41) (Encis. 2) (RM) 1 - Los angeles crs/mlh (7)
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FBI Number Social Security Number Driver's License Number
For information of Seattle, in 1960 was subject of Los Angeles case captioned.
1
This file reveals
Seattle,
In 1960
resided at
On 5/13/60, San Diego Division advised owner of a stolen vehicle in Ramona, California, that a vehicle formerly in possession of was located at Hertz U Drive Park, Sea-tac Airport, Seattle.
Review of this file reveals very familiar with the Dalles, Oregon and Seattle - Tacoma, Washington area.
available on California
Excellent photograph of Department of Corrections Bulletin dated and lists as
possible contacts:'
Seattle, Washington
Fresno, California
Fresno, California
Pleasant Hill, California
Photograph being forwarded Registered Airmail to Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland for display to witnesses to determine if he should be considered a logical suspect inasmuch as currently a fugitive - escapee from State of California.
Airmail to Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland for display to witnesses to determine if he should be considered a logical suspect inasmuch as currently a fugitive - escapee from State of California.
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above bulletin requests: "arrest and Notify -- Superintendent, California Institution for Men Complex, Post Office Box 368, Chino, California, Area Code 714, Telephone 628-1241".
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AS HE REPORTEDLY HAS BEEN ARMED WITH .38 CALIBER REVOLVER AND .22 PISTOL IN PAST.
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DB Cooper-23236
- 3 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. to MAY 1M2 EDITION CSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.$ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SA
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: 164-497-136
Re San Francisco facsimile to Los Angeles, dated 12/14/71, regarding
located and interviewed on 12/17/71, at where he works for GfyCarpenter and Company. all day in Los Angeles in his office and had dinner that evening with a
advised that on 11/24/71, he worked
It was determined during the interview that accent and is described as follows:
has a heavy
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Born
Height
6'1"
Weight 185
Hair
White
that on 11/24/71, he worked
It was determined during the interview that accent and is described as follows:
has a heavy
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Born
Height
6'1"
Weight 185
Hair
White
accompanied agent
to ARCO.
Incorporated on Wilshire Boulevard, where was interviewed. was not allowed an opportunity to consult with before the interview. advised that she and had dinner that night at her apartment and were there all evening.
advised
he is
and verified that was at work all day 11/24/71, and left at approximately 5:00 p.m. that afternoon.
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It was determined during the above investigation that did not closely resemble the artist's conception of the unknown subject in this case and that due to his heavy accent and alibi, no further investigation is being conducted concerning him.
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BMC/mje
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1. TT cent 25 Devient to Startle + SF 12/23/71
cas
Os
CARJ
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DATE: 12/22/71 b6 b7C
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FBI
Date: 12/22/71
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, NEW YORK
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (
5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/22/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, NEW YORK
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) P
RE:
NORJAK
HI JACKING; EXTORTION
00: SE
Re: ELSINORE PARICENTER, INC .. LA 164-497 SUB A
On 11/30/71,
California, telephonically
advised that the artist's conception of the subject who
hijacked the Northeast Airlines aircraft on 11/24/71 closely
resembled an unknown individual who on three or four
occasions parachuted from the jump center at Elsinore,
California.
made himself available for interview on 12/1/71 and furnished the following information as set forth on an FD-302:
Armed and Dangerous
164-497-186
2 - Buffalo 2 - New York 2 - San Francisco -- Seattle . ( Info. ) - Los Angeles
234
C.W.REC LIAMCD as SERIALIZED; 5
24 EAR (12),
OFFICE COPY
FILED U 4
Approved:
Sent M Per
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735 DB Cooper-23238
Special Agent in Charge
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote of transcription
12/3/71
California, was interviewed at the Skylark Airport at Elsinore, California, and furnished the following information:
Upon
4 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote of transcription
12/3/71
California, was interviewed at the Skylark Airport at Elsinore, California, and furnished the following information:
Upon hearing the newscasts and reading the papers concerning the skyjacking of a commercial aircraft in Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and upon seeing an artists conception of the individual who perpetrated this crime. advised he believes he talked to a man who closely resembles the subject during July or August 1971. Based upon his conversation with this individual he strongly suspects the man may be the person connected with this crime.
recalled that he talked to this man for approximately ten to fifteen minutes concerning different aspects of parachute jumping and during this conversation the man asked several unusual questions, such as how would one go about jumping out of jets. specifically recalls telling the man it could be done if the door of the aircraft opened inward or if it had a rear stairwell that could be raised and lowered. The man appeared interested and they discussed this further, to the point where air speed and drag was talked about.
The man appeared interested and they discussed this further, to the point where air speed and drag was talked about. The fact was brought up that full flaps and lowered landing gear would supply the drag needed to exit from a jet.
The man also asked where jump centers were 'located in the northwest. told him about three locations in the State of Washington, one by the Boeing Air Field in Seattle, one on the Washington side of the Columbia River, just north of Portland, Oregon, and the other center inbetween. The man was apparently interested, but did not right down the names or locations of those centers mentioned by
stated it was his opinion that a person contemplating a skyjacking of a commercial aircraft would ask questions such as those purposed. He recalled at the time these questions were asked he thought it was strange as nobody else has ever purposed such questions to him.
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Dato dictated
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In addition, they discussed altitude of jumps, but who was thinking in terms of altitude records, answered in terms, implying world record altitudes, oxygen supply, : time and distance of free fall.
also recalled the individual rather vividly in his mind because he wore "Cochrane"boots. He explained that Cochrane boots are peculiar to military jumpers and are not worn by teams, clubs, sport or novice. He stated that serious jumpers wear a French boot and first time jumpers have gone with street shoes, tennis shoes, sandals and even barefooted, but the Cochrane boots were noticable because they are not used by too many people.
He also stated he believed the man may have jumped on several occasions at the Elsinore center.
even barefooted, but the Cochrane boots were noticable because they are not used by too many people.
He also stated he believed the man may have jumped on several occasions at the Elsinore center. If he did, there would be a registration card on file with
Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. He advised that each person that jumps must fill out a registration card before jumping, regardless of how much prior experience the person has had elsewhere, These cards are maintained at Elsinore Paricenter. On succeeding jumps, the cards are referred to if the individual is not known, and a receipt for jump tickets is given to the jumper with no name or further recording of the jump being made. An individual with prior experience and a license issued by the United States Parachute Association (USPA) would have the USPA license number written on the registration card.
advised that USPA. records are maintained at . USPA Headquarters, care of Post Office Box 109, Monterey, California. The USPA Headquarters are on Canary Row, Monterey. He pointed out that licenses issued by the USPA necessitate that the applicant furnish a photograph of himself to USPA Headquarters before the license is issued He was
He pointed out that licenses issued by the USPA necessitate that the applicant furnish a photograph of himself to USPA Headquarters before the license is issued He was not sure if a copy of the photograph was maintained in USPA files. He noted that licenses: must be renewed each year.
was unable to recall the name of the man he talked to and was not sure if the man mentioned his name. He estimates. that there have been some 8,000 to 10,000 jumpers at Elsinore since June 1971, the majority repeat jumpers who
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On 12/3/71 Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., Parachute Jumping Center located at Elsinore, California, made available registration cards of parachutists who have jumped from the center.
, Parachute Jumping Center located at Elsinore, California, made available registration cards of parachutists who have jumped from the center. SAS EDWARD A. ROBANOFF and reviewed approximately 12,000 cards and picked out those with physical descriptive data matching that of the hijacker, including aces between 35 - 55 years, weight between 150 - 190 and height from 518 - 6'1. Also included were a number of younger borderline cards. Four hundred and thirty three registration cards wore photographed, representing those jumpers who registered at the Elsinore center since 1969 and fit within the above descriptive limits.
advised that registration cards prior to 1969 do not contain height data and estimated that there are approximately 18,000 cards on file prior to that year and dating back to 1957.
Copies of the artist's conception and the descriptive data of the unknown hijacker were displayed to pilots, jumpmasters, riggers, mechanics, a dispatcher and to the owners of the jump center and none of them were able to recall anyone similar at the center.
of the unknown hijacker were displayed to pilots, jumpmasters, riggers, mechanics, a dispatcher and to the owners of the jump center and none of them were able to recall anyone similar at the center.
On 12/3/71, who was at the Elsinore center for the day, furnished further information as set forth on an FD-302:
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Concerning the individual he talked to sometime during July or August 1971, who believes could be identical to the subject that hijacked the Northwest Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971, he recalled that the man he talked to must have been a smoker of Raleigh Cigarettes because he observed Raleigh coupons in the man's possession and remarked to him that he smoked those cigarettes with the coupons and could save enough to buy a "P. C. ", meaning Para-Commander type parachute, the kind used by parachute enthusiasts and most sport jumpers.
advised he recalled this while studying the Government memorandum containing the description of the man who hijacked the aircraft on November 24,
advised he recalled this while studying the Government memorandum containing the description of the man who hijacked the aircraft on November 24, 1971. He further advised that he doubted that the man he talked to belonged to any para- chute or jumping clubs inasmuch as. the average age of jumpers is between 25 to 28 years and they would not hang around with an "old guy like that", and too because most clubs in California have disbanded in the last year and a half.
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advised that they could be identified through the U. S. Parachute Asso- ciation which prints a brochure with the clubs in alphabetical order by states.
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He stated this may have stimulated questions by someone secing this advertisement, however, he is still concerned since the individual he spoke to resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker. He does not know the name of the man he talked to and has not seen him since. He did state he believes he would recognize the man if he sees him again.
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On 12/10/71, flight records for the month of August 1971 were photographed at the Elsinore center. These records contain the last names of the jumpers, the altitude from which they jumped, the name of the pilot and the date.
Review of these flight records on 12/14-15/71 re- voaled that the last names on these records matched thirty one individuals whose descriptions matched those of the hijacker and jumped from the Elsinore center during the month of August 1971.
Review of these flight records on 12/14-15/71 re- voaled that the last names on these records matched thirty one individuals whose descriptions matched those of the hijacker and jumped from the Elsinore center during the month of August 1971. It was noted that the last name on the flight record does not mean that the jumper was the person whose registration card was pulled and photographed. It should also be pointed out that there were 29,140 parachute jumps made fron the Elsinore center during the year 1970. The total number of jumps at the center for the year 1971 exceeds last year's total and will be in excess of 30,000 this year.
On 1.2/16/71, picked out eight of the remaining thirty one cards stating he personally knows these individuals and they do not romotely resemble the artist's conception. The remaining twenty three cards represented individuals does not know or the name was familiar but he could not recall what the man looked like.
On 12/20/71, roviowed the remaining registration cards and eliminated eight more based on personal knowledge of the individual and the fact they are known to the center and do not re- semble the artist's conception.
On 12/20/71, roviowed the remaining registration cards and eliminated eight more based on personal knowledge of the individual and the fact they are known to the center and do not re- semble the artist's conception. .
Following are the registration cards from the Elsinore center bearing the name, address and telephone number of jumpers who are unknown to and/or the jump center:
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For the information of Seattle, on 12/16/71 pointed out that on the flight records from Elsinore all the altitudes of jumps made were from 2,500 to 12,500 feet. He explained that sport jumpers and parachute enthusiasts all jump from altitudes in multiples of 1,000 starting from 2,500, 3,500, 4,500 etc., with the exception of 2,800 which is the competitive height for target jumping. He stated that the 10,000 foot level is reminiscent of Air Force training. He referred to Air Force phamphlet number AFp 160-10-3 entitled "Your Body in Flight" which places 10,000 feet as the maximum altitude considered safe without oxyren. surmised that a man with Air Force experience may be the type of person that should be considered a suspect.
surmised that a man with Air Force experience may be the type of person that should be considered a suspect.
On the other hand, he pointed out that parachutists have different classes of licenses, A, B, C and D class licenses. To hold a D license a jumper must make two night jumps as well as other qualifications. A person with & D licnese is an experienced jumper.
LEADS :
NEW YORK AT BAST ROCKAWAY
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ne can be eliminated as a suspect in this case. If he appears similar in appearance to the artist's conception in this case, determine his whereabouts between 2:00 - 11:00 pri, 11/24/71 and obtain a photograph so it can be displayed to at Los Angeles to determine if it could be the individual who talked to him during August 1971.
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LEADS CYTTHUID
SAN FRANCISCO AT LOS GATOS, CAGIPORTIA
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telephone
LOS ANGELES AT SALITA ANA,
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LEADS CYTTHUID
SAN FRANCISCO AT LOS GATOS, CAGIPORTIA
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telephone
LOS ANGELES AT SALITA ANA, CALIFORNIA
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locate:
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2.
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AT LAGUNA BEACH
Contact
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Armed and Dangerous
DB Cooper-23255FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/23/71
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PLAIN
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)
DCA
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
NORJAK.
RE HONOLULU NITEL TO SEATTLE DECEMBER TWENTY-ONE LAST.
INTERVIEWED AT RE SUSPECT
SAUGUS,
CALIFORNIA, WHERE EMPLOYED AS
AND ADVISED WAS ON JOB UNTIL FOUR THIRTY P.M., NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST.
DISPLAYED TIME RECORDS INDICATING AT WORK DAYS OF NOVEMBER TWENTY-TWO THRU TWENTY-FOUR LAST, FROM EIGHT A.M. TO FOUR THIRTY P.M. IS WHITE MALE, BORN AT AKRON, OHIO, SIX FEET ONE INCH, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BROWN GRAYING CREWCUT HAIR, BROWN EYES, AND WEARS GLASSES.
IS WHITE MALE, BORN AT AKRON, OHIO, SIX FEET ONE INCH, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BROWN GRAYING CREWCUT HAIR, BROWN EYES, AND WEARS GLASSES. 1 - HONOLULU (164-85) (AM) 0 164-497 BLED crs/ecr :so* (2)
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Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1970 O -402-735
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PAGE TWO HE IS NO LONGER BEING CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER, BASED ON THE EMPLOMITINGETERCERASIT DOES HE IS NO LONGER BEING CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT -IN NOT APPEAR INVESTERETTHIS MATTER AND THE MASTER, MY SELETHER ITESHEFTIGE BEING CONDUCTED AT THIS TIME.
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DISSEMINATION MEMORANDUM
00:
SEATTLE
12/21/71
NORJAK
Shortly after 3:00 p.m., PST, 11/24/71, a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, displayed the contents of his briefcase to a stewardess indicating to her it was a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met.
a lone white male traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, displayed the contents of his briefcase to a stewardess indicating to her it was a bomb which would be exploded unless his demands were met. The hijacker indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the 36 passengers and crew for $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. He instructed that the plane circle the Seattle Airport until his demands were met, at which time the plane landed. Once the money and parachutes were loaded and the plane was being refueled, the hijacker allowed the passengers and two airline stewardess to deplane, leaving a flight crew of three males and one female and the hijacker aboard. The hijacker indicated a desire to fly to Mexico City and instructed the plane to take off flying at a low altitude and slow speed, maintaining a southerly direction. Upon demand, the hijacker was instructed on lowering the rear passenger door while the aircraft was in flight. He was last seen in the aircraft by crew members at 8:05 p.m., PST, when he instructed the hostage stewardess to go forward to the first class section and close the curtains behind her.
, PST, when he instructed the hostage stewardess to go forward to the first class section and close the curtains behind her. Prior to departing from passenger cabin, hijacker told stewardess the money bag was not in accordance with instructions and to cut up one of the parachutes to rewrap the money, which was done. When the aircraft landed at Rendo, Nevada, for refueling, the hijacker, two para- chutes, the ransom money, and the vinyl briefcase had disappeared.
Investigation determined that the hijacker had purchased his ticket at the Portland Airport shortly before the plane's departure. Upon arrival at Seattle, all passengers were accounted for except a white male using the name DAN COOPER. There were no sky marshals aboard this flight and at no time did subject show any firearms.
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SAC
SUPERVISORS #1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ASAC
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FBI - LOS ANGELES
DB Cooper-23258LA 164-497
From information available, the subject is described as a white male, mid forties, 5'10" to 6'
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SEARCHED / INDEXUP
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FBI - LOS ANGELES
DB Cooper-23258LA 164-497
From information available, the subject is described as a white male, mid forties, 5'10" to 6' tall, 170 to 180 pounds, average to well built, olive or swarthy complexion, medium smooth, dark brown or black hair parted on left side, combed back, sideburns to low ear level, dark eyes, probably black or brown. Subject wore a dark suit, white shirt, with narrow black tie. He wore dark glasses with plastic rims (possibly prescription lenses ) most of the time. He had dark overcoat and was described as cool and calculating. His voice was low. He spoke intelligently and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes.
Contact all logical informants for any information of value concerning above matter.
If any possible suspects are developed, obtain as much background and specific information as possible so that whereabouts on . 11/24/71, or day before Thanksgiving, can be established.
Artist's sketches and serial numbers of ransom money available.
Immediately furnish any pertinent. information concerning this matter to SA .
Artist's sketches and serial numbers of ransom money available.
Immediately furnish any pertinent. information concerning this matter to SA .Squad 13.
CONSIDER THE UNKNOWN SUBJECT DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-23259FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: , 12/23/71
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(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)


NORJAK.
RE SAN FRANCISCO NITEL TO LOS ANGELES, DATED DECEMBER FOURTEEN, LAST.
RE: SUSPECT
INTERVIEWED AT
LOS ANGELES, WHERE
HE ADVISED ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST HE WORKED ALL DAY IN LOS ANGELES AND DINED IN EVENING WITH
PRIOR INTERVIEWED WITHOUT/OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH
AND 'CONFIRMED WITH HIM. NIGHT OF NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST.
1 - San Francisco (164-220) (AM)
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VERIFIES THAT WORKED
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VERIFIES THAT WORKED NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, UNTIL ABOUT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. HE IS NO LONGER CONSIDERED LOGICAL SUSPECT THIS MATTER. ARMED AND UNKNOWN SUBJECT IS CONSIDEREDADANGEROUS.
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?: 35AM URGENT 12-24-71 TRC TO SEATTLE (164-31) PORTLAND (164-41) LOS ANGELES (164-497) NEW YORK (164-627). : WASHINGTON FIELD . (164-169) FROM DIRECTOR, (164-2111) . 2P
FORJAK
RE SEATTLE L'ET DECEMBER THIRTEEN, WASHINGTON FIELD AIRTEL DECEMBER FIFTEEN LOS ANGELES AIRTEL DECEMBER FOURTEEN SUBMITTING THREE ENVELOPES AND THREE LETTER COPIES, Q TWENTYTHREE THROUGH Q TWENTYEIGHT. ELEVEN LATENT FINGERPRINTS, ONE LATENT IMPRESSION EITHER FINGERPRINT OR PALM PRINT AND TWO LATENT PALM PRINTS DE- VELOPED ON TWO ENVELOPES Q TWENTYTHREE AND @ TWENTYSEVEN AND TUO LETTER COPIES Q TWENTYFOUR AND TWENTYEIGHT. TEN LATENT FILLER- PRINTS NOT IDENTICAL FINGERPRINTS OF
FBI
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SEARCHED INDEXER
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REMAINING LATENT FINGERPRINTS. WHICH IS' TIP IMPRESSION AND LATENT IMPRESSION COMPARED INSOFAR AS POSSIBLE WITH FINGER- PRINTS OF ABOVE NAMED/INDIVIDUALS BUT NO IDENTIFICATION EFFECTED. NO PALM PRINTS HERE FOR NAMED INDIVIDUALS. FINGERPRINT RECORD FOR
FBI NUMBER TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. COMPARISONS WILL BE CONDUCTED WHEN RECORD LOCATED AND YOU WILL BE ADVISED SEPARATELY IF IDENTIFICATION EFFECTED.
END CONFIRMING .
IDH FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
DB Cooper-23263FD-36 (Rev. 5,22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/23/71
Transmit the following in PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
NITEL
(Priority)

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SAC, PITTSBURGH CAR
FROM :	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)


NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SO, SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
CAR
FROM :	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)


NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SO, SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, STATES RETURNING FROM PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA ON DECEMBER ELEVEN LAST, LEAVING PITTSBURGH AT EIGHT FORTYFIVE A.M. ON TWA FLIGHT TWO ZERO NINE, AND ARRIVING IN LOS ANGELES AT TEN THIRTY A.M.,
STATES AN INDIVIDUAL CAME TO HIS ATTENTION SITTING DIRECTLY ACROSS ISLE WHO LOOKED FAMILIAR TO HIM. HE ADDS THAT BECAUSE OF FAMILIAR APPEARANCE, AFTER LEAVING PLANE, HE OBSERVED THIS MAN AT BAGGAGE COUNTER PICK UP SUITCASE BEARING NAME
169-497
PENNSYLVANIA. HE ADVISES,WHAT
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Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1970 O - 402-755
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AFTER READING NEWSPAPER ARTICLES RE HIJACKING, HE TENDED TO DISCOUNT POSSIBILITY HIJACKER WOULD USE NAME OF AGAIN AND DUE TO RECENT
HAD NOT REPORTED MATTER PREVIOUSLY.
HE DESCRIBED THE PERSON OBSERVED ON THE AIRPLANE AS MID-FORTIES WHITE MALE, AFIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS,
HE DESCRIBED THE PERSON OBSERVED ON THE AIRPLANE AS MID-FORTIES WHITE MALE, AFIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYFIVE POUNDS, MEDIUM BUILD, DARK COMPLEXION, DARK HAIR, AND OVERHEARD MAN SPEAK IN VOICE DESCRIBED AS "VERY NASAL SOUNDING".
PITTSBURGH,
PENNSYLVANIA: ASCERTAIN IF
INDIVIDUAL NAMED
IS OR HAS RESIDED AT AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE
INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-23265FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/23/71
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(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 12/22/71, Detectives
Central Division, Los Angeles PD, furnished the Los
Angeles Division a black leather wallet with the name
affixed to the inside with embossed tape.
The officers advised the wallet was found on Greyhound Bus number 1802 at about 9:25 AM on 12/22/71 by the bus driver named This bus arrived from Seattle.
The drivergave the wallet to
Greyhound Bus Company, 208 East 6th Street, Los Angeles.
The officers advised the wallet was found on Greyhound Bus number 1802 at about 9:25 AM on 12/22/71 by the bus driver named This bus arrived from Seattle.
The drivergave the wallet to
Greyhound Bus Company, 208 East 6th Street, Los Angeles. After noting several news- paper clippings in the wallet referring to the hijacking matter, turned the wallet over to the Los Angeles PD.
Examination of the wallet reveals several news clippings 'concerning the hijacking, as well as credit cards as follows :
Two
both numbered
in name of
164-497-182
2 - Seattle - Los Angeles
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SEARCHED INDEXED BALIZEDEKA
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OFFICE COPY
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One name
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One photograph contained in the wallet' has writing on the back,
Washington
Sheriff Office,
The news clippings refer to statements made by
Clark County, Washington Sheriff's
The wallet appears to be the property of the Sheriff's and the clippings probably were retained as a result of normal interest in the matter.
Sheriff Office,
The news clippings refer to statements made by
Clark County, Washington Sheriff's
The wallet appears to be the property of the Sheriff's and the clippings probably were retained as a result of normal interest in the matter. :
The wallet, which contains no money, is being re- tained by the Los Angeles Division.
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DB Cooper-23267FD-302(Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/3/71
California, was interviewed at the Skylark Airport at Elsinore, California, and furnished the following information:
Upon hearing the newscasts and reading the papers concerning the skyjacking of a commercial aircraft in Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and upon seeing an artists conception of the individual who perpetrated this crime. advised he believes he talked to a man who closely resembles the subject during July or August 1971. Based upon his conversation with this individual he strongly suspects the man may be the person connected with this crime.
Based upon his conversation with this individual he strongly suspects the man may be the person connected with this crime.
recalled that he talked to this man for approximately ten to fifteen minutes concerning different aspects of parachute jumping and during this conversation the man asked several unusual questions, such as how would one go about jumping out of jets. specifically recalls telling the man itlcould be done if the door of the aircraft opened inward or if it had a rear stairwell that could be raised and lowered. The man appeared interested and they discussed this further, to the point where air speed and drag was talked about. The fact was brought up that full flaps and lowered landing gear would supply the drag needed to exit from a jet.
The man also asked where jump centers were located in the northwest. told him about three locations in the State of Washington, 'one by the Boeing Air Field in Seattle, one on the Washington side of the Columbia River, just north of Portland, Oregon, and the other center inbetween.
told him about three locations in the State of Washington, 'one by the Boeing Air Field in Seattle, one on the Washington side of the Columbia River, just north of Portland, Oregon, and the other center inbetween. The man was apparently interested, but did not right down the names or locations of those centers mentioned by
stated it was his opinion that a person contemplating a skyjacking of a commercial aircraft would ask questions such as those purposed. He recalled at the time these questions were asked he thought it was strange as nobody else has ever purposed such questions to him.
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by SA EDWARD A. ROMANOFF/clp
Date dictated
12/2/71
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In addition, they discussed altitude of jumps, but who was thinking in terms of altitude records, answered in terms, implying world record altitudes, oxygen supply, ¿time and distance of free fall.
In addition, they discussed altitude of jumps, but who was thinking in terms of altitude records, answered in terms, implying world record altitudes, oxygen supply, ¿time and distance of free fall.
also recalled the individual rather vividly in his mind because he wore "Cochrane"boots. He explained that Cochrane boots are peculiar to military jumpers and are not worn by teams, clubs, sport or novice. He stated that serious jumpers wear a French boot and first time jumpers have gone with street shoes, tennis shoes, sandals and even barefooted, but the Cochrane boots were noticable because they are not used by too many people.
He also stated he believed the man may have jumped on several occasions at the Elsinore center, If he did, there would be a registration card on file with
Elsinore Paricenter, Inc. He advised that each person that jumps must fill out a registration card before jumping, regardless of how much prior experience the person has had elsewhere. These cards are maintained at Elsinore Paricenter. On succeeding jumps, the cards are referred to if the individual is not known, and a receipt for jump tickets is given to the jumper with no name or further recording of
On succeeding jumps, the cards are referred to if the individual is not known, and a receipt for jump tickets is given to the jumper with no name or further recording of the jump being made. An individual with prior experience and a license issued by the United States Parachute Association (USPA) would have the USPA license number written on the registration card.
advised that USPA records are maintained at USPA Headquarters, care of Post Office Box 109, Monterey, California. The USPA Headquarters are on Canary Row, Monterey. He pointed out that licenses issued by the USPA necessitate that the applicant furnish a photograph of himself to USPA Headquarters before the license is issued He was not sure if a copy of the photograph was maintained in USPA files. He noted that licenses must be renewed each year.
was unable to recall the name of the man he talked to and was not sure if the man mentioned his name. He estimates that there have been some 8,000 to 10,000 jumpers at Elsinore since June 1971, the majority repeat jumpers who
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have made as many as six to eight jumps: inta days :.. furnished the following as the description of the person who he talked to during July or August 1971:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Complexion	Light
Age	40 to 42
Height	6' to 6' 1" in boots
Weight	165 to 175
Build	Slim
Hair	Dark brown, thin on' top, reseding both sides, front combed back, parted on left.

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DB Cooper-23270FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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12/6/71
nished the following information :
California, fur-
Concerning the individual he talked to sometime during July or August 1971, who believes could be identical to the subject that hijacked the Northwest Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971, he recalled that the man he talked to must have been a smoker of
he talked to sometime during July or August 1971, who believes could be identical to the subject that hijacked the Northwest Airlines aircraft on November 24, 1971, he recalled that the man he talked to must have been a smoker of Raleigh Cigarettes because he observed Raleigh coupons in the man's possession and remarked to him that he smoked those cigarettes with the coupons and could save enough to buy a "P. C.", meaning Para-Commander type parachute, the kind used by parachute enthusiasts and most sport jumpers.
advised he recalled this while studying the Government memorandum containing the description of the man who hijacked the aircraft on November 24, 1971. He further advised that he doubted that the man he talked to belonged to any para- chute or jumping clubs inasmuch as the average age of jumpers is between 25 to 28 years and they would not hang around with an "old guy like that", and too because most clubs in California have disbanded in the last year and a half.
Concerning clubs and their locations,
advised that they could be identified through the U. S. Parachute Asso- ciation which prints a brochure with the clubs in alphabetical order by states.
S. Parachute Asso- ciation which prints a brochure with the clubs in alphabetical order by states.
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File # Los Angeles 164-497-194
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On November 28, 1971, the Phoenix Division of the FBI advised that one was employed as a pilot in the Hemet and Palmdale, California areas in the early 1960's hauling sport parachute jumpers and skydivers.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
On December 2, 1971, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LASO), Antelope Valley Station, Lancaster, California, which office also covers Palmdale, California, both stated they have never known any skydiving to take place in Palmdale.
County Sheriff's Office (LASO), Antelope Valley Station, Lancaster, California, which office also covers Palmdale, California, both stated they have never known any skydiving to take place in Palmdale. They said they have resided in the Lancaster-Palmdale area for several years and Fox Field at Lancaster is the only airport they know is in the area where skydiving has ever taken place.
said Lancaster, knowledge of this activity. He and for several years and would have observed
the artist's sketch of the unknown subject and advised it did not resemble anyone they knew. They said the name was unfamiliar to them.
A review of the LASO, Antelope Valley Station, files failed to indicate any record identifiable with
On December 3, 1971, a review of the Credit Bureau of Lancaster-Palmdale files failed to indicate any record identifiable with
On December 2 and December 3, 1971, Lancaster, was interviewed at his place Lancaster.
of business,
said he was in the skydiving business from about
to He
Fox Field, Lancaster. During this period, and there was no skydiving being done at Palmdale.
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or a jumper. He said the name is not familiar to him but due to the large numbers involved in the program, it is possible he may never have met the individual. He stated that on some weekends they had as many as 400 individuals involved in skydiving. Some of his manifest records have been misplaced so he was unable to check the complete record.
advised further that the pilot who flew for him during most of the time he was in the business was also known as presently
resides at Bakersfield, California, telephone and is employed by the United States
Forest Service. was acquainted with the other pilots who worked for short periods of time and the name may be familiar to him.
observed the artist's sketch of the unknown subject and said it did not resemble anyone he knew.
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DB Cooper-23273 1 LA 164-497 LOB/kah
The New Haven Office of the FBI
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The New Haven Office of the FBI advised by communication dated December 1, 1971, that SA of the New Haven Office had received a long distance telephone call from SA
formerly knew Michigan, when also resided there. SA was assigned there and
allegedly stated he knew a woman in the area who believed the unknown subject might be
On December 2. 1971.
advised SA that he was reporting the fact that the believes that was the hijacker
California, telephone
in this matter and in the event there was a reward offered. he would be interested in monetary reimbursement. had no personal knowledge concerning this matter and all his information came from
On December 2, 1971, Valley Park Ford, 21520 West Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, furnished SA the following information:
On November 28, 1971, were watching a news program on television when they showed an artist's sketch of the hijacker in this case. thought he looked like
and are both afraid of
as he had threatened both of them, but this occurred over four years ago before had no
thought he looked like
and are both afraid of
as he had threatened both of them, but this occurred over four years ago before had no other reason to believe
was the hijacker.
described
as follows:
Sex Race Birth Data
Male White
Height Weight
6'1" 155 pounds
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Complexion Eyes Hair Build Occupation Military Service
Social Security Number Characteristics
Fair Unknown. no glasses
Slight
United States Air Force, date unknown
Large hands with long fingers, very pronounced
small ears,
quick
Miscellaneous Arrest Record
Residence
tempered. Has done Believed arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on an unknown charge. Unknown, but believed to be in the State of Washington.
After viewing the artist's sketch and description of the hijacker, which were displayed to him, advised b6
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On December 2, 1971, a search of the arrest records of the Los Angeles, California Police Department disclosed no arrest record concerning
On December 2, 1971, a search of the National Crime
On December 2, 1971, a search of the arrest records of the Los Angeles, California Police Department disclosed no arrest record concerning
On December 2, 1971, a search of the National Crime Information Center disclosed no record of
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DB Cooper-23275LA 164-497
RE:
The following investigation was conducted at Santa Monica, California, by SA
On December 9, 1971, advised she has at that address for and that the moved in on November 1, 1971. The
tenant of tenant is
has no tenants named
She identified the
Bel Air, California.
The following investigation was conducted at Bel Air, California, by SA
On December 9. 1971.
advised
including
Santa Monica, California, He reviewed records and said he never had
a tenant named
He said the name is unknown to him.
of
He noted the possibility existed a prior tenant might have allowed a friend or relative named to use that address as a mailing address would have no knowledge of such an incident.
J but that
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DB Cooper-23276 164-497-199FD-302 (Rev.
a friend or relative named to use that address as a mailing address would have no knowledge of such an incident.
J but that
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DB Cooper-23276 164-497-199FD-302 (Rev. 3-17-69) .
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/14/71
California, furnished the following
information:
Concerning an individual who talked to him at Skylark Field at Elsinor, California who resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker of the Northwest aircraft in Seattle on November 24, 1971, stated he has reviewed his thoughts and is certain he can narrow the time span to the middle or late part of August 1971 when this conversation occurred. He still believes it was strange that a person would ask questions about jumping out of jet aircraft and discuss air speed then have something like the hijacking that occurred happen a short time later. He also stated that it may be coincedental but he saw an advertisement on pages 46 and 47 of Look magazine dated August 24, 1971 showing a parachutist jumping out of a jet aircraft. He stated this may have stimulated questions by someone seeing this advertisement, however, he is still concerned since the individual he spoke to resembles
He stated this may have stimulated questions by someone seeing this advertisement, however, he is still concerned since the individual he spoke to resembles the artist's conception of the hijacker. He does not know the name of the man he talked to and has not seen him since. He did state he believes he would recognize the man if he sees him again.
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Date dictated
12/14/71
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-23277FD-350 (Rov. 7-16-53)
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
CLUE TO HIJACKER
Please Check Your $20 Bills, FBI Asks
BY-DARYL LEMBKE .Times Staff Writer
SEATTLE - If you've. got any $20 bills left from Christmas shopping, the FBI wishes you'd take-a look at them
There's an - off chance they might provide a clue as, to the whereabouts of "D.B. Cooper 4 the fellow who literally " jumped, at the" opportunity to_ get away with $200,000
That was the name a man gave when he,
Cooper 4 the fellow who literally " jumped, at the" opportunity to_ get away with $200,000
That was the name a man gave when he, pur- chased a ticket in Portland on a Seattle-bound North- west-Orient airliner last Nov. 24
He then hijacked tho airliner en route to Seattle by showing a stewardess wires which he said were connected to a bomb in his briefcase. He forced the airline to give him. $200, 000 in . $20 billstand four parachutes when the plane". landed ; in Seattle? He then made the teres take off again and he ap parently parachuted out of the 727 jet between Seattle and Reno, taking with him the. foot."
Although he could have died in the jump; _ most people seem to think that "Cooper" got away with the money
'Some even hope that he did He has become some thing of a folk thero A Seattle firm is'even selling "D,B. Cooper" "T-shirts, showing a man floating to earth with the greenbacks.
But a robbery is still a robbery to the FBI, which has, the serial numbers of the stolen money and has published them in a 34- page booklet circulated among.
But a robbery is still a robbery to the FBI, which has, the serial numbers of the stolen money and has published them in a 34- page booklet circulated among. financial : institu- tions in the West
To have come from the 20-pound . package of $20 bills which the' hijacken took, the bill must carry both. the. correct ; number and the date of the design series,
Twenties in the hijack package are dated 1934, 1950, 1963' A' and 1969, The date of the series is found at the bottom of the bill and just to the right of the center.
`The first letter with the serial number indicates in which of the 12 federal re, serve districts the bill is Issued, The great majority of the bills taken by the hi- jacker came from the 12th Federal Reserve District, headquartered. in'Sa.h Francisco and lettered L on the stolen bills, but the other 11 districts letfered A through K, are also rep- resented."Numbers on the list are in sequence but skip from smaller to much larger argus
Random numbers from the ist are as follows.
AOO:/235 -872A, dated 1969, A14 808 132A, dated 1969; B14,242 873A, dated 1969; B34.
"Numbers on the list are in sequence but skip from smaller to much larger argus
Random numbers from the ist are as follows.
AOO:/235 -872A, dated 1969, A14 808 132A, dated 1969; B14,242 873A, dated 1969; B34.401 451A, dated 1969; B56:573 862A, dated 1969; B66 486: 8094, 1969;
COO 297 085A, 1969;C10 521, 331A, 163A; DO1 595 397A,-1969; D22 175 134A; 1969.
D43:150 268A,, 1963A; EOO 560 629 1969; E13: 397:30&B 63A :E46 :136 999A, 1969; E85 531 831A 63A; FOO 653- 024A, 1969; F18-613 993A; 1969; ; GOO 061 029B, 1969; GO2, 520 743, -1969;G11 544 899B 63A G297690:309B 63A; G36 971-521B 1963A; G44 492-946B ;- 1963A, G51 777 384A, 1969; G56 717 199B, 1963A; G67-396.
010A,1969; HOO 050 288A, 1969; H27 531 664A, 1963A:
IO0 039 231A, 1969; IO0 834 49444, 1969; 103. 429 657A. 1969; 105 028 686A, 1969; 109 430 628A 1963A; JOO: 031: 331; 1963:J02 357, 13C; 1963A, JO6 927 138A, 1969; J10 008 744A: 1969; J15 :062-146A, 1969; 126,190 173A, 1963A: 139 611/379A, 1963A, KOO 061 294-1969,7 KO8 015:487A; 1969; K18-626 893A, 1963A. 31000 000 004B :634; 100 205- 900, 1969,100: 625 540A, 1969; 1.00. 982 844, 1969; 001 404 303A, 1969; L01 599.
31000 000 004B :634; 100 205- 900, 1969,100: 625 540A, 1969; 1.00. 982 844, 1969; 001 404 303A, 1969; L01 599. 092A, 1969; L01 684 869A;1969; 1-01- 744 834A,1969; L02 275 7244, 1969; L03-329-195B, 1963A, L05 070 -890A, 1969; 1.06 514 304, 1963A; 107 483 214, 63A: 109 283 128A; 1969; 1:00 971: 454A; 1969; III: 670 051A, 1969;1513.219 688A 1969:
L14 707-268A; 1969:116 088 -643A; 1969;L.17, 875 196B: 1963AL19 016 203A -1969: 1.19 303.624A 1969 ;- 119 486 860A, 1969;
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and stato.
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K-2 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Calif.
Date: 12/26/71
Edition: Sunday . Final
Author:
Editor:
Title:
Character: or
Classification!
Submitting Office:Los Angeles Being Investigated'
164-497-200
SEARCHED ______ INDEXEL
SERIALIZED 4 FILED 18 DEC 2 819/1
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DB Cooper-23279 T10 590 456B:63A: L19:723
933A, 1969; L19 855 983A,
1969; L19 960 0404, 1969.
20 076 055A, 1969; 1:20
186 168A, 1969; L20 294 294A, 1969; L20 403-478A, 1969; 20.
T10 590 456B:63A: L19:723
933A, 1969; L19 855 983A,
1969; L19 960 0404, 1969.
20 076 055A, 1969; 1:20
186 168A, 1969; L20 294 294A, 1969; L20 403-478A, 1969; 20.4767486A,19691 L21-441. 210A, 63A; £22 565 -661A -1969; 124 291 737A, 1969; 1.25 7867727B;
1963A; L27 309 538B, 1963A ;: L28. 4220 704A, 1969; L29 :389.835A, 1969; L29 638.047A 1969; L29
861. 672A, 1969; 130 031 359B,. 1963A; 3L30, 804 860A, 1969; L31:781 1024; 1969; J32-346-096A, 1969; L32 428 331A 1969.
1-32-509:792A, 1969; L:32 586 072A, 1969; L32 666
8064, 1969; L,32 729 8894; 1969;132-815:350A, 1969; L32 892.
490A, 19695
:32 949 822A, 1969; L33 058 -753A; 1969: 33:121
622A, 1969; L'33 180:326A
1969; 133:260 908A, 1969,
135.512 739A, 1969.
DB Cooper-23280FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64).
FBI
Date:
12/28/71
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TO :	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAC,	BUFFALO (164-46)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles airtel to New York dated 12/22/71 setting forth leads to locate and interview certain individuals whose
:	SAC,	LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM:	SAC,	BUFFALO (164-46)

NORJAK (00: Seattle)
Re Los Angeles airtel to New York dated 12/22/71 setting forth leads to locate and interview certain individuals whose identities were obtained through records of the Elsinore Paricenter, Inc., Parachate Jumping Center, which included the name New York.
Enclosed for Los Angeles are three 8" X 10" glossy photographs depicting
The following investigation was conducted by SA on 12/28/71:
A check of the current City of New York
Directory listed as residing at listed as York.
City of New York. His occupation was
Chevrolet Motor Division, Buffalo, New
Inquiry at the Chevrolet Motor Division, 101 E. Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, New York, determined that the plant is completely shutdown during the week between Christmas and New Years and that all personnel employees are off as well as all production employees; therefore, no work records are available for review. 2- Los Angeles (Enc. 3) (RM) E225 2 - Seattle (Info) (RM) 2 - Buffalo LME : pa s .. (6)
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Approved:
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Sent M
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Special Agent in Charge
U.
3) (RM) E225 2 - Seattle (Info) (RM) 2 - Buffalo LME : pa s .. (6)
164-497-24
3
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Approved:
KLB/9
Sent M
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-23281
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New York, stated that he is an
Grand Island, employed at the Chevrolet Motor Division, 101 E. Delavan Avenue, Buffalo. New York and that he is personally acquainted with who is known to him as an
at that plant. stated he recalls distinctly that both he and worked on 11/24/71 and were off on Thanksgiving, 11/25/71. He further stated he is equally positive that he and both worked on the day following Thanksgiving, 11/26/71. He was showed a composite drawing of' the unsub, whereupon stated that in his opinion it did not resemble advised the entire plant where he and are employed, has closed down during this particular week and did not believe that any of the records could be found to verify that actually worked on 11/24/71. He stated, however, that he is completely positive that worked on that date because he recalled discussing this matter with upon seeing it in the newspaper.
He stated, however, that he is completely positive that worked on that date because he recalled discussing this matter with upon seeing it in the newspaper. further stated has had experience in vara- chutins, the extent of which is not known to him. He advised he does know is a licensed private pilot.
described as being & white male in hic mid-forties, about 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 190 1bs., well built and very hervy chested, long sideburns graying on sides. He stated that he has never imown to wear any kind of glasses with corrective lenses and is positive does not smoke cigarettes.
Now York, advised that he did go to the Elsinore, California Parachute Jumping Center during the month of June, 1971. He stated that his reason for going was primarily to visit his son, who was at that time going to in Santa Barbara, California, and who was in the process
that Elsinore Farachute Jumping Center is one of the best, Boing aware said he took dong his jumping gear for the purpose of' making a few jumps at that location.
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stated he is registered with the U.
Center is one of the best, Boing aware said he took dong his jumping gear for the purpose of' making a few jumps at that location.
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stated he is registered with the U. S. Parachuting Association with registration number but he does not have : licence issued oy that association. He produced his parachute jumping log book which indicated he made jumps at the Elsinore Parachute Jumping Center on 6/17 and 6/21/71. His log book further indicated that he has made a total of 55 jumps, the last jump being made on 11/14/71 at Akron, New York.
said he has never made a night jump. He further stated that he has nover entered into conversation with anyone while at Elsinore, California ci anywhere else, regarding the procedure for jumping out of' a jet aircraft. advised he ip a licenced private pilot. He gave date of birth as height as 513", weight as 200 los., and has blue eyes, brown (light ) hair, and long pork-chop style sideburns thot are groying slightly. He adviced that at the time while in Elsinore, he may have been ten lbs. of co lighter then he is now.
furnished threc photographs, Approximately 8 X 10 inches in size depicting himself.
of co lighter then he is now.
furnished threc photographs, Approximately 8 X 10 inches in size depicting himself. He roquested these photographs be returned to him after they have served their purpose.
Buffalo codiceo negative se
LEADS
LOS ANGELES
1 CALIFORNIA
(1) fill chailat enclosed photographs to
cho Cesemains fron
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is in het the mon do Spoke to during the month Of' August, 1971 2t Bicinoro iriconter, Elsinore, Californis .
(2) Return phet: p inc ts sull' lo upon completion.
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BY SA 164-497
RE: Suspect -
On 12/22/71, at the place of his Saugus, Califomia. stated he presently resides at
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Newhall, Califomia, He
has been employed at since stated further that xxx he was working on the job on 11/22, 11/23, and 11/24/71, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. On Thanksgiving Day, 11/25/71, he xxxxxxxx was with a fellow employee at his residence.
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said he knows nothing about the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines plane on 11/24/71, except what he has read in the newspaper or heard on the news.
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said he knows nothing about the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines plane on 11/24/71, except what he has read in the newspaper or heard on the news. He knows nothing about skydiving and only rides airplanes as a passenger, not as a pilot.
The following description was obtained from interview and observation:
Race
White
Sex
Mal e
DOB
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Akron, Ohio
Ht.
6'1"
Weight
200
Hair
i brown, graying, crew cut
Eye s
brown, wears glasses all the time
DB Cooper-23284 164-497-202b6 b7C
On 12/22/71,
Saugus, stated according to
his time records, was on the job on 11/23 and 11/24, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
On 12/22/71, a review of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept., Newhall, California Sub-Station files, failed to indicate any record identifiable with
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DB Cooper-2328512/21/71
AIRTEL

TO:	SAG, SEATTLE (164-81)
FREI:	SAC, CHICAGO (164-297)

SUBJECT:	RORJAK

Re Chicago teletype to Bureau, dated 12/20/71. To: Suspect
Enclosed for Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Portland are three photos of suspect takon in
To: Suspect
Enclosed for Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Portland are three photos of suspect takon in early 1960s. It is to be noted that photos are being furnished Los Angeles inasmuch os suspect was last known to be in that area.
LEADS
SEATTLE, HIRTEAPILIS AND PORTLAND
Exhibit photos of to witnesses and adviso. b7C
CASIDER SUBJECT ATED AND DANGER NO. 
2 - Seattle (@acis. 3) (450) 2 - Minneapolis (ncis. 3) (ANSD) 2) - Los Angelos (Cacls. 3) (AXSD) . 2 - Portland (Cacla. 3) (ASSD) 1 - Chicago JUS: jLG (0)
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AINTEL
AISMAIL

TO :	DIRECTOR, ZDI	(164-2112)
SAG, COMOLOLU (164-85) (P) 
SUBJECT:	KORJAK

Re Honolulu nitel to Director, 12/21/71. DR SUSPECT NUMBER
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies and for Los Angeles, Portland, and Minneapolis one copy cach of current photograph of
The following investigation was conducted at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12/22/71
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies and for Los Angeles, Portland, and Minneapolis one copy cach of current photograph of
The following investigation was conducted at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12/22/71 by SA THEODORE F. BAUUL:
Kentron Morali, Ltd., 233 Koawe Street, made available photograph and the following information concerning suspect
was born Akron, Ohio, where Ile claims equivalency of tuo years college via extension courses taken at the University of Akron and the University of Panama. He claims military service from 6/23/42 to 4/10/49, U. S. Army Signal Corps. Ile claims the following employments:
2001
2 - Curcou >> Los Angeles (Inc.' 1 2 - Ifimneapolis (Enc, I) 2 - Portland (Che. 1) 2 - Seattle (Inc. 2) (164-81) 1 - Honolulu
TFDscde (11)
Aleser 9/01
SEANE-967
1
1971 INGLIES
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1940-42, Cable splicor, Ohio Bell Telephone 1942-49, U. S. Army
1949-51, Civilian cuployee, U. S. Navy, Dalboa, Canal Zone, telephone communications and maintenance work
1951-54, Panama Canal Company, Balboa, Canal Zone, lead splicer and line foreman
1954-56, Ohio Edison, Akron, Ohio, "A" mechanic
1956-66, Goodyear Tire and
Dalboa, Canal Zone, telephone communications and maintenance work
1951-54, Panama Canal Company, Balboa, Canal Zone, lead splicer and line foreman
1954-56, Ohio Edison, Akron, Ohio, "A" mechanic
1956-66, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, electricien
1963-66, self-employed electrical contractor
1967-68, Northrup Corporation, Fullerton, California, electrician
1968-69, Page Communications, subsidiary of Northrup, Washington, D.C. (worked in Vietnam)
5/21 to 11/14/69, Collier Chemical Corporation, Imperial Highway, Drea, California "A" mechanic
11/17/69 to 6/1/71, Kontron Hawaii, Ltd., on Kauai and Canton Islands
References:
Yorba Linda, California
Orange, California
XOXDa LINGA, CAILLOLnia
Relatives:
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DB Cooper-23288
2IIN 164-85
Yorba Linda, California
are mentioned in this file but
not identified by name
Social Security
Rumber
Passport Number Bank Connections
Physical Condition:
A physical examination was conducted for Kontron
prior to employment in November, 1969. He was found to be in excellent health and it was noted that he was 6'1", 194 pounds, and had a hernia repaired during 1969, No other physical disability, scars, or marks were noted.
He was found to be in excellent health and it was noted that he was 6'1", 194 pounds, and had a hernia repaired during 1969, No other physical disability, scars, or marks were noted. complained of headaches at this time and advised the doctor he created himself with aspirin for this condition.
LEADS:
LOS ANGELES
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HONOLULU
Will check records of
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DB Cooper-23289FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/27/71
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SUBJECT: NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
:
Re Los Angeles nitel to Louisville, dated 12/21/71.
Numerous attempts have been made to contact at her residence between 12/22/71, and 12/27/71, with negative results.
Kentucky, advised 12/27/71,
the
left on 12/22/71, to
exact location unknown, and are not expected
back until 1/3/72.
Kentucky, advised 12/27/71,
the
left on 12/22/71, to
exact location unknown, and are not expected
back until 1/3/72. was unable to furnish name of anyone who would known. address
LEAD :
LOUISVILLE
AT KENTUCKY. Will contact upon her return 1/3/72, as requested
in referenced communication.
JKP/jr 2 Los Angeles (RM) 1-Seattle (164-81) (RM) 2-Louisville ARMED I DANGEROUS (5)
PAR SUPER NACHO 6 -4913
SEARCHEOS INDEXED CERIALIZEO A FILED 12 DEC 2 0 1971 POR LOS ANGELES
ORI
Approved: Sent
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: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Los Angeles nitel to Seattle, Et Al, 12/13/71.
Re suspects
lead covered as follows:
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and samo address, were interviewed was visiting
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Separately and both stated the same, that thom at their home address having arrived during the first part of November, 1971, and having stayed there until the first week in December, 1071, except when he was in jail in Portland. Specifically ho was in their home on the night of November 24, 1971, and stayed with them through the following Thanksgiving Day haying coaten Thanksgiving dinner with then.
A review of Portland Police Department report
number name of
disclosed that was arrested under the giving a date of birth of
on 17/27/71, at 3:00 a,m, at the Seattle 1-Los Angeles (164-497) (info.) 2-Portland
KBH: tam (5)
NO ADDITIONAL 5003OCH MALINOLL53ANI
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he was jailed and stayed in
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custody until 8:00 a.m. on 12/1/71, when he was released after serving a short sentence.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Due to the non-arrival of any photographs of in the Portland Division, Portland Division assumes that there would be no need to display photographs locally, thus the investigation of in this matter will be RUC'd, UACSE.
of any photographs of in the Portland Division, Portland Division assumes that there would be no need to display photographs locally, thus the investigation of in this matter will be RUC'd, UACSE.
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: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAG, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P) 
SUBJECT:
KORJAK
Re Sacramento teletype to Los Angeles, 12/21/71.
Enclosed for Seattle and Los Angeles is one copy each of California driver's license
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
A check of the records of the California Depart- ment of Motor Vehicles failed to locate any record in the name
However, California driver's license Was issued 11/20/69, to one California. 1
This license identifies as a white male born 5' 10", 170 pounds, brown hair, green eyes, marital status married. This license is due to expire 1/10/74.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Los Angeles (Enc. 1) 2 - Sacramento PRII : smd
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DB Cooper-23293.
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FBI
Date:
12/28/71
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5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/28/71
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NITEL
(Priority)
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BAN FEE
TO :
SAC, CLEVELAND (164- BAC)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, TAMPA (164-
GAR
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) 
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT ALBERT NELSON FAULKNER, AKA.
ON DECEMBER SIXTEEN LAST, LASO, ADVISED ALBERT NELSON FAULKNER RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER. FAULKNER, FBI NUMBER FOUR TWO NINE TWO FIVE ZERO TWO, CLAIMS TO BE RETIRED NAVAL COMMANDER, EXPERT SCUBA DIVER, AND SKYDIVER.
REVIEW LOS ANGELES INDICES REVEALED IN DECEMBER SEVENTY, AN IMPERSONATION INVESTIGATION, LOS ANGELES FOUR SEVEN-ONE ZERO EIGHT SIX TWO, WAS CONDUCTED CONCERNING SUSPECT AND ED RESULTING IN DECLINATION BY USA. FAULKNER, AKA HERMAN TEREBA
164-497-208 SONNY, A.J. SERINKO, JACK FAULKNER, DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SEASONED / 1 BORN MAY TWELVE, TWENTYTHREE, DENVER, COLORADO, FIVE FEEMAS
164-497 crs : caa (1) 1
Cv- 953
CRA
Approved:
Ngapasse.
Sent
TP- 947
1
M
Per
MEE.
SERINKO, JACK FAULKNER, DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SEASONED / 1 BORN MAY TWELVE, TWENTYTHREE, DENVER, COLORADO, FIVE FEEMAS
164-497 crs : caa (1) 1
Cv- 953
CRA
Approved:
Ngapasse.
Sent
TP- 947
1
M
Per
MEE. 104
DB Cooper-23294
Special Agent in Charge
,
+ U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
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ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TO TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BROWN HAIR (THINNING), BROWN EYES, WITH INITIALS USN AND ANCHOR TATTOOED ON LEFT HAND.
FAULKNER HAS LENGTHY ARREST RECORD FROM ALL PARTS OF THE NATION. FIRST ARREST IN FORTYFIVE, AND INCLUDED NUMEROUS ARRESTS FOR ITSMV, AND FORGERY AS WELL AS MISCELLANEOUS OTHER CRIMES. IN SIXTY, HE WAS ARRESTED BY EVERETT, WASHINGTON SO (THEIR FILE A-TWO NINE SIX THREE) ON FORGERY CHARGE.
ON DECEMBER TWENTYSEVEN LAST,
FAULKNER, WAS CONTACTED AT HER RESIDENCE,
LOS ANGELES. SHE MET SUSPECT IN
JANUARY SEVENTY,
AND
VERY LIMITED CONTACT SINCE THEN. HE LAST CALLED HER IN AUGUST LAST, FROM UNKNOWN LOCATION SEEKING MONEY.
IN MID DECEMBER LAST, SPOKE WITH
PALM MEADOW, FLORIDA, TELEPHONE
SUSPECT'S SAID SHE LAST SAW FAULKNER IN NOVEMBER LAST, AT A IN PALM MEADOW.
IN MID DECEMBER LAST, SPOKE WITH
PALM MEADOW, FLORIDA, TELEPHONE
SUSPECT'S SAID SHE LAST SAW FAULKNER IN NOVEMBER LAST, AT A IN PALM MEADOW. BELIEVED FAULKNER CURRENTLY RESIDING SOMEWHERE NEAR TAMPA. OF OPINION FAULKNER CAPABLE OF SUCH CRIME. HE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE FORMERLY LIVED WITH WOMAN (NAME UNKNOWN) IN
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SEATTLE AREA AND RAISED POULTRY THERE. HE CLAIMED TO BE SKYDIVER, AMONG OTHER THINGS, BUT COULD NOT SUBSTANTIATE THIS TT. HE WAS NOT KNOWN TO SMOKE RALEIGH CIGARETTES OR TO HAVE USED ALIAS COOPER.
INVESTIGATION LOS ANGELES REVEALED SUSPECT'S MOTHER, MARGRET FAULKNER, ONE EIGHT ONE THREE SOUTH RACOON ROAD, NUMBER TWO, TELEPHONE SEVEN NINE THREE-ONE FOUR FOUR ZERO, AND
TELEPHONE
BOTH RESIDE
OHIO. FAULKNER BELIEVED TO MAINTAIN CONTACT
LOS ANGELES CONTINUING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN PHOTO OF SUSPECT FOR SEATTLE.
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THROUGH HIS MOTHER AND DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
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THROUGH HIS MOTHER AND DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
TAMPA, AT PALM MEADOWS, FLORIDA: ATTEMPT TO LOCATE SUSPECT
THROUGH AND DETERMINE HIS WHEREABOUTS
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
HERMOSA BEACH PD, ADVISED b6 INSTANT DATE,
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ISSUED BY LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FOR FAULKNER CHARGING
IF 2
LOCATED, APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE ADVISED.
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DB Cooper-23296
2 - 3 -FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 12/28/71 b6 b7C
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NITEL
(Priority)
FEE
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
(164-2GGR
MH
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK RE SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES THIS DATE.
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISED AN ARTICLE HAS APPEARED IN RECENT ISSUES OF SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE IN "PERSONAL" COLUMN WHICH IS APPARENTLY EFFORT TO CONTACT THE HIJACKER IN THIS MATTER.
ARTICLE READS, "D.
SAN FRANCISCO ADVISED AN ARTICLE HAS APPEARED IN RECENT ISSUES OF SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE IN "PERSONAL" COLUMN WHICH IS APPARENTLY EFFORT TO CONTACT THE HIJACKER IN THIS MATTER.
ARTICLE READS, "D. B. COOPER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TELLING YOUR STORY TO A WRITER FOR A NATIONAL MAGAZINE CALL
ARTICLE ALSO GUARANTEES IDENTITY OF HIJACKER WOULD NOT BE REVEALED.
164-497- 209
TELEPHONE COMPANY RECORDS AT LOS ANGELES REVEAL SUB-
SCRIBER TO ABOVE NUMBER IS
WEST LOS ANGELES, AN
05 G CRL
CRS/mfa (1)
SE-84%
Approved:
N99/mw
Sent
SF-840
M
Per
Faz
DB Cooper-23297
Special Agent in Charge
A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O - 346-090 (11)
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EMPLOYEE OF NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE.
LOS ANGELES FILES INDICATE IS LOS ANGELES
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OF NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-23298FĽ
S-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/29/71
PLAINTEXT
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TELETYRE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
DCA
LAGL CLER
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SAC, DETROIT (164-115) ETA SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) RUR FROM : SAC, LOS ANGELES ( (164-497) 
NORJAK.
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
DCA
LAGL CLER
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
SAC, DETROIT (164-115) ETA SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) RUR FROM : SAC, LOS ANGELES ( (164-497) 
NORJAK.
RE CHICAGO NITEL, DATED DECEMBER TWENTY, LAST; AND CHICAGO AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DATED DECEMBER TWENTY ONE, LAST. RE :
2
FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, FEDERAL AVIATION" ADMINISTRATION, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ASCERTA INED THAT COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE NUMBER ON JANUARY THIRTY, NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR. DESCRIBED AS A WHITE MALE, BORN
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FIVE FEET ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, BLACK HAIR,
164-497 crs/sar / __ (1)
File Stripped Initial Date 3-21-88
164-497/210 SEARCHED INDEXED
D)
Que ety
SE - 6:05
OR
N
MP - 5:46 DT-5:55 M Per 1
Approved:
Sent
60-6:01
DB Cooper-23299
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1970 O - 402-735
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HAZEL EYES, QUALIFIED TO FLY COMMERCIAL OR FOR HIRE SINGLE ENGINE, LAND BASED AIRCRAFT.
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), LICENSE APPEARS TO BE IN INACTIVE STATUS, AS NO INFORMATION LOCATED INDICATING HAS HAD PHYSICAL CHECKUP SINCE ISSUANCE.
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), LICENSE APPEARS TO BE IN INACTIVE STATUS, AS NO INFORMATION LOCATED INDICATING HAS HAD PHYSICAL CHECKUP SINCE ISSUANCE. ANNUAL PHYSICAL REQUIRED TO KEEP LICENSE CURRENT.
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LOS ANGELES INDICES, CREDIT AND CRIMINAL CHECKS, AND LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDS FOR CIVIL SUITS AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CONTAIN NO INFORMATION IDENTIFIABLE WITH
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AFFILIATED WITH CHARTER AIRLINES FLYING OUT OF LOS ANGELES. UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-23300
- 2* -FEDERAL BUREAU OF INY TIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300
POSTAGE AND FEES PAID FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FIRST CLASS MAIL
DB Cooper-23301OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
A
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
November 29, 1971
LIST OF RANSOM BILLS PAID IN AIR PIRACY CASE
Attached is a list of currency which constitutes the
20535
November 29, 1971
LIST OF RANSOM BILLS PAID IN AIR PIRACY CASE
Attached is a list of currency which constitutes the ransom paid to the hijacker of a commercial airliner in return for the release of the passengers and some of the stewardesses.
This currency is composed of $20 Federal Reserve Notes. The series year, if known, is shown after the serial number by the last two digits of the series year.
INSTRUCTIONS
It is requested that you examine all currency now in your possession to ascertain whether any of these bills have been received by you. It is further requested that you examine all currency hereafter coming into your possession for the purpose of locating any of the bills which are listed. In the event information is received concerning the location of any of this ransom money, it is requested that you immediately communicate by telephone collect with the nearest office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The location of the field offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, together with telephone numbers and addresses, is contained herein.
L20	145	237A	69	L20	266	998A	69	L20-	375.1014	69
119	941	923A	69	L20	035	697A	69
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L19	942	062A	69	L20	038	493A<
121	396A 69	L33 178	567A	69
L32	892	490A	69	L32 949 822A 69	L33 058	753A 69	133 121	6224 69	L33	69
L32	892	646A 69	132 950 2.39A 69	L33 060	201A 69	L33 121	988A 69	L33 180	704A	69.
L32	892	97ŁA 69	L32 952 107A 69	133 060	265A 69	L33 123	055A 69	L33 182	997A	69
L32	893	1974 69	L32 953 0644 69	L33 060	32CA 69	L33
L32	893	446A	69	L32 958 8354 69	L33 061	143A 69	L33
L32	893	462A	69	L32	959 .
962 693A 69	L33 062	571A 69	L33 134	786A 69
L32	896	016A	69	L32	963 591A 69	L33 062	602A 69	L33 134	921A 69	133 204	353A	69
L32	996	1464	69	L32	964 058A.
195A	69
L32	898	820A 69	432	969 6338 63A	L33 072	680A 69	L33 139	009A 69	L33 206	253A	69
L 32	976 398A 69	L33 072	841A 69	L33 139	427A
141	729A 69	L33 212	241A	69
L32	911	145A	69	132	984 187A 69	L33 080	417A-	69	L33 142	598A 69	L33 212	576A	69
L32	911	666A	69	L32	984 668A 69	133 084	174A	69	L33	143.
L32	921	191A	69	L32	995 8354 69	L33 089	762A	69	L33. 156	0614 69	L33. 224	097A	69
L32	922	067A	69	L32	996 706A 69	133.090	231A	69	L33 156	072A 69	L33.226	885A	69
L32	923	043A	69	L32	.
3	157.705A 69	L33 230	686A	69
L32.	925	234A	69	L33 002 319A 69	L33 091	6234	.69	L33 157	706A 69	L33 231	4654	69
L32	925	724A	69	L33	004 917A 69	L33 091	921A	69	L33 158	094A 69	L33
712A 69	L34 108	722A	69
133	559	250A 69	L33 621 431A 69	L33 965	5158	634	134 058	838A 69	L34 108	942A	69
L33	559	965A 69	L33 622 262A 69	L33 976	58SA	69	134
L34 091	353A 69	L34 157	598A	69
L33	607	454A 69	L33 651 454A 69.	L34 049	0184	69	L34 091	729A 69	L34 158	187A	69
133	607	485A 69.	L33 651 7654 69	L34 049	2114	69	L34	096.333A 69.
435A 69	L38	293	011A	69
L38	122	1494	69	L38	174	955A 69	28SA	69	L38	258	467A 69
L38	122	390A	69	L38	175	376A 69	138	216	409A.
814 1518.63A	L41 740	670B 63A	L42	767	671A	63A	L44 401	8386	63A
L40	308	592B	63A	L40	814 7938	63A	L41 778	200B	63A	L42	844	6248	63A	L44
pan=2>L42 740	373A 63A	L44	271	7418	63A	L45 859	7098	63A
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L40	794	439A	69	L41	711 6698	63A
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L45	893	476B	63A	L 4€	357	027B	63A	L47	845	546A
5	69	L49	131	024A	69	L50	426	3518	63A
L45	915	5878	63A	L46	415	353A	69
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237	605A	69
L 54	897	450A 69	155	106 468A 69	L55	450	4318	63A	L55 810	759B	63A	157 238	395A	69
L54	897	8254 69	L55	106 469A 69	L55	469	2828	63A	L55 828	6178	63A	157 239	514A	69
L54	899	276A 69	L55	106 470A 69	L55	478	3638	63A	L55 833	14
989	066A 69	155	160 533A 69	L55	508	1788	63A	155 865	2888	63A	L57 339	538A	69
L54	990	613A 69	L55	161 632A 69	L55	510	2658	63A	155 866	7728	63A	157 339	999A	69
L55	001	351A 69	L55	162 832A 69	L55	518	0138	63A	L55 868	4678	63A	L
369	675A	69
L:55	003	882A 69	L55	163 485A 69	L55	524	2488	63A	L55 884	0118	63A	L57 370	326A	69
155	004	468A 69	155	163 777A 69	L55	526	1968	63A	155 892	3428	63A	157 370	868A	69
L55	006	820A 69	155	163 818A 69	L55	532	4458	63A	L55 999	2458<
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L55	006	820A 69	155	163 818A 69	L55	532	4458	63A	L55 999	2458	63A	L57 388	140A	69
L55	016	896A 69	L 55	197 6488 63A	155	537	6548	63A	L56 105	704B	63A	157 389	456A	69
L55	017	109A 69	L55	199 431B 63A	L55	541	0848	63A	L56
841A 69	L55	252 9328 63A	L55	605	2378	63A	L56 319	7918	63A	157 434	873A	69
L55	025	9994 69	L55	256 9098 63A	L55	610	854B	63A	L56 330	3874	63A	L57 435	609A	69
L55	026	203A 69	L55	258 5708 63A	L55	624	7928	63A	L56 333	598A	63A	L57 435	743A
870A 69	L55	268 9464 69	L55	631	9138	63A	L56 360	764A	63A	L57 441	978A	69
L55	032	ZIIA 69	L55	270 995A 69	L55	664	5938	63A	156 417	777A	69	L57 442	808A	69
L 55	033	389A 69	L55	271 1214 69	L55	670	1478	63A	156 439	365A	63A	157 443	494A	69
444	593A	69
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L55	035	010A 69	'L55	289 7378 63A	L55	692	1978	63A	L56 678	799A	69	L57 453	910A	69
L55	048	422A 69	L55	290 9928 63A	L55	700	9228	63A	L56 954	06
69	L57 453	910A	69
L55	048	422A 69	L55	290 9928 63A	L55	700	9228	63A	L56 954	066A	69	L57 454	201A	69
155	049	578A 69	L55	299 1408 63A	L55	703	0808	63A	L57 003	508A	63A	L57 454	346A	69
L55	050	121A 69	L55	301 5568 63A	L55	706	0798	63A	L57 .
454	346A	69
L55	050	121A 69	L55	301 5568 63A	L55	706	0798	63A	L57 .110	577A	69	L57 456	179A	69
L55	064	211A 69	155	307 5118 63A	L55	708	957B	63A	157 209	900A	69	L57.457	414A	69
L55	064	980A 69	L55	713	8018	63A	L57.
69	L55	358 8098 63A	L55	736	720B	63A	L57	218	141A	69	L57 476	103A	69
L55	067	947A 69	L55	361 4278 63A	L55	737	4878	63A	157 219	968A	69	L57 476	295A	69
L55	071	268A 69	L55	367 9018 63A	L55	745	0158	63A	L57 228	042A	69	L57
776	1048	63A	L57 229	921A	69	L57 479	774A	69
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L55	094	534A 69	L55	398 5878 634	L55	778	6908	63A	L 57 233	6834	69	L57 493	630A	69
L55
8	650	317B	63A	L59 031	9498	63A	L59 315	6948	63A	L63 081	9458	63A
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L57	506	272A	69
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L57	506	443A	69	L58 672	8908	63A	L59 054	6448	634	L59 332	6688 63A	3 157	2528	634
L57	507	008A	69	158 681 5758
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L57	556	062A	69	L58 693	430B	63A	L59
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L57	557	941A	69	L58 749	729A	69	L59 080	8998	63A	L59 899	863A
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td 2108 63A	L64 328	789B	63A
L57	583	496A	69	L58 836	2868	63A	L59 155	758B	63A	L61 271	2378 63A	L64 337	935B	63A
L57	584	4344	69	L58 839	6358	63A	L59 159	5788	63A	L61 277	441A 50
L57	584	469A	69	L58 842	3058	63A	L59 167	1508	63A	L61 295	6758
L58 842	3058	63A	L59 167	1508	63A	L61 295	6758 63A
L57	584	522A	69	L58 860	206A	63A	L59 170	4638	63A	. L61 299	4598 63A	L64 418	3738	63A
157	584	523A	69	L58 861	3258	63A	L59 179	3178	63A	L61 509	386A 69	L 64 421	8198
L57.
584	987A	69	L58 873 725B	634	L59 179	837B	63A	L61 510	997A 69
L57	587	736A	69	58 875 850A	69	L59 184	7856	63A	161 561	259A 50	L64 535	2628	63A
L57	590	151A	69
184	7856	63A	161 561	259A 50	L64 535	2628	63A
L57	590	151A	69	L58 897	9528	63A	L59 185	3658	63A	L61 599	5058 63A	L64 549	3978	63A
L57	590	550A	69	L58 910 6458	63A	L59 191	9918	63A	L61 603	4838 634	L64 584	636B	63A
L57	590	641A	69	L58 911 960A	69	L59 196	6818
918	63A	L61 603	4838 634	L64 584	636B	63A
L57	590	641A	69	L58 911 960A	69	L59 196	6818	63A	L61 626	0248 63A	L64 672	3708	63A
L57	594	199A	69	158 917 998B	63A	L59 198	8658	63A	L61 658 6194 50	L64 779	383B	63A
L57	624	034A	69	L58 918 8578	63A	L59 205	0488	63A	L61 829
50	L64 779	383B	63A
L57	624	034A	69	L58 918 8578	63A	L59 205	0488	63A	L61 829	956B 63A	L64 796	3428	.63A
L57	624	181A	69	L58 922 9908	63A	L59 208	087B	63A	L61 947 0718 63A	L64 891	2108	634
L58 927 7458	63A	L59 217	181B	63A	L61 980	5338 63A	L64 894	419B	63A
634
L58 927 7458	63A	L59 217	181B	63A	L61 980	5338 63A	L64 894	419B	63A
L57	624	988A	69	L58 928 2738	63A	L59 222	3898	63A	L62 027	8238 63A	L64 900	096B	63A.
158 928 4558	63A	L59 227	6408	63A	L62 107 9198.63A	L64 914	3318	63A
L57	627	181A	69
63A	L64 914	3318	63A
L57	627	181A	69	L58 $29 9818	63A	L59 228	930B	63A	L62 161	1248 63A	L64 915	7678	63A
L57	656	572A	69	L58 952 9378	.63A	L59 231	2568	63A	L62 193	1784 69	L64 922	0168	63A
L57	746	675A	69	L58 968	5358	€3A	L59 240	0538	63A	L62 236 825A 69	L64 .
926	1968	63A
L57	900	656A	69	L58	970 590B	63A	L59 257	173B	63A	L62 354 2968 63A	L64 927	518B	63A
L57	947	594A	69	L58	972 643B	63A	L59 262	5488	63A
590B	63A	L59 257	173B	63A	L62 354 2968 63A	L64 927	518B	63A
L57	947	594A	69	L58	972 643B	63A	L59 262	5488	63A	L62 372 9828 63A	164 927	5208	63A
L57	976	534A	69	L58	975 3458	63A	L59 265	5558	63A	L62 424	965A 69	L64 931	9488	63A
158	018	7338	63A	L58 992 920B	63A	L59 265
9 265	5558	63A	L62 424	965A 69	L64 931	9488	63A
158	018	7338	63A	L58 992 920B	63A	L59 265	6968	63A	L62 443	842A 69	L64 932	4828	63A
L58	044	796A	69	LS8 994 7658	63A	L59 267	844B	63A	L62 458 429A 69	L64 967	5098	63A '
L58	045	801B	63A	L59 003 2168	63A	L59 273	7128	63A	L62.
267	844B	63A	L62 458 429A 69	L64 967	5098	63A '
L58	045	801B	63A	L59 003 2168	63A	L59 273	7128	63A	L62.522	595B 63A	L64. 977	3888	63A
L58	072	394A	.69	L59 011 361B	63A	L59 286	0098	63A	L62 647	4998 63A	L65 004	692B	634
L58	078	294A	69	L59 011	4578	63A	L59 296	6768	63A	L62 .
685	904A 63A	L65.008	445B	.63A
L58	079	430A	69	L59. 013	0978	63A	L59 299	9018	63A	L62 .704	987B 63A	165 009	9858	63A
L58	104	2728	63A	L59 016	3408	634	L59 301	8874	69	L62 .
704	987B 63A	165 009	9858	63A
L58	104	2728	63A	L59 016	3408	634	L59 301	8874	69	L62 .70.5	2268.63A	L65 011	8338	-63A
L58	105	189A	69	L59 019	0858	63A	L59 303	171B	63A	162. 799	7728 634	L65.
018	3058	63A
L58	392	7304	69	L59 023	3538	63A	L59 .305	2678	63A	L62 867	8198 63A	L65 .020	4078	634
L58	401	4358	63A	L59 028	8748	63A	L59 306	925B	63A	L62 881	8418 63A	L65 .029	2408	63A
158	423	325A	63A	L59 029 7908	63A	L59.310	5558.
029	2408	63A
158	423	325A	63A	L59 029 7908	63A	L59.310	5558.63A	.L62.886	7636 63A	L65 030	1148	634
L58	585	556A	69	L59.030	547B	63A	L59 312	1858	634	L63 022	1868	.63A	165.
896A 63A
199
791 860A 63A
LS9 917 918A 63A
DB Cooper-23336
444A
69
L95 407 668A 63A
L87
L95 056 203A 63A
L92 356 265A 63ACITY
ALBANY, New York 12207 ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico 87101 ALEXANDRIA, Virginia 22314 ANCHORAGE, Alaska 99510 ATLANTA, Georgia 30303 BALTIMORE, Maryland 21202 BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35203 BOSTON, Massachusetts 02203 BUFFALO, New York 14202 BUTTE, Montana 59701 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28202 CHICAGO, Illinois 60604 CINCINNATI, Ohio 45202 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44199 COLUMBIA, South Carolina 29201 DALLAS, Texas 75201 DENVER, Colorado 80202 DETROIT, Michigan 48226 EL PASO, Texas 79901 HONOLULU, Hawaii 96813 HOUSTON, Texas 77002 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46207 JACKSON, Mississippi 39201 JACKSONVILLE, Florida 32202 KANSAS CITY, Missouri 64106 KNOXVILLE, Tennessee 37902 LAS VEGAS, Nevada 89101 LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72201 LOS ANGELES, California 90024 LOUISVILLE, Kentucky 40202 MEMPHIS, Tennessee 38103 MIAMI, Florida 33137 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 53202 MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55401 MOBILE, Alabama 36602 NEWARK, New Jersey 07101 NEW HAVEN, Connecticut 06510 NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana 70113 NEW YORK, New York 10021 NORFOLK, Virginia 23502 OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73118 OMAHA, Nebraska 68102
Florida 33137 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin 53202 MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55401 MOBILE, Alabama 36602 NEWARK, New Jersey 07101 NEW HAVEN, Connecticut 06510 NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana 70113 NEW YORK, New York 10021 NORFOLK, Virginia 23502 OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma 73118 OMAHA, Nebraska 68102 PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19107 PHOENIX, Arizona 85013 PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15222 PORTLAND, Oregon 97201 RICHMOND, Virginia 23220 SACRAMENTO, California 95825 ST. LOUIS, Missouri 63103 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah 84111 SAN ANTONIO, Texas 78296 SAN DIEGO, California 92103 SAN FRANCISCO, California 94102 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico 00917 SAVANNAH, Georgia 31405 SEATTLE, Washington 98104 SPRINGFIELD, Ilinois 62702 TAMPA, Florida 33602 WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535

BUILDING	TELEPHONE
502 U. S. Post Office and Court House	518	465-7551
4303 Federal Office Building	505	CH 7-1555
Room 500, 300 North Lee Street	703	683-2680
Room 238, Federal Building	272-6414
275 Peachtree Street, N. E.	404	JA 1-3900
408 U.
20535

BUILDING	TELEPHONE
502 U. S. Post Office and Court House	518	465-7551
4303 Federal Office Building	505	CH 7-1555
Room 500, 300 North Lee Street	703	683-2680
Room 238, Federal Building	272-6414
275 Peachtree Street, N. E.	404	JA 1-3900
408 U. S. Post Office Building	301	LE 9-6700
Room 1400 - 2121 Building	205	322-7711
John F. Kennedy Federal Office Building	617	.RI 2-5533
400 U. S. Court House Building	716	856-7800
115 U. S. Court House and Federal Building	406	792-2304.
1120 Jefferson Standard Life 'Building	704	372-5485
Room, 905, Everett Mckinley Dirksen Building	312	431-1333
415 U.
1120 Jefferson Standard Life 'Building	704	372-5485
Room, 905, Everett Mckinley Dirksen Building	312	431-1333
415 U. S. Post Office & Court House Building	513	421-4310
3005 Federal Office Building	216	522-1400
1529 Hampton Street	803	252-1911
Room 200, 1810 Commerce Street	214	RI 1-1851
Room 18218, Federal Office Building	303	222-5981
913 Federal Building & U. S. Court House.	313	965-2323
202 U. S. Court House Building	915	533-7451
206 Dillingham Building	537-9546
6015 Federal Building & U. S. Court House	713	224-1511
1221 North Pennsylvania Street	317	632-6415
Room 800 - First Federal Savings Building	601	948-5000
414 U. S. Court House & Post Office Building	904	355-1401
707 U.
800 - First Federal Savings Building	601	948-5000
414 U. S. Court House & Post Office Building	904	355-1401
707 U. S. Court House Building	816	BA 1-6100
617 Walnut Street, Southwest	615	524-2721
Room 2-011 Federal Office Building	702	385-1281
215 U. S. Post Office Building	501	FR 2-3157
11000 Wilshire Boulevard	213	272-6161
Room 701, Bank of Louisville Building	502	583-3941
841 Clifford Davis Federal Building	901	525-7373
3801 Biscayne Boulevard	305	379-3333
735 Federal Building, U. S. Court House	414	276-4684
392 Federal Building	612	FE 9-7861
520 Federal Building	205	438-3674
U. S. Post Office & Court House Building	201	622-5613
770 Chapel Street	203	777-6311
701 Loyola
Post Office & Court House Building	201	622-5613
770 Chapel Street	203	777-6311
701 Loyola Avenue	504	522-4671
201 East 69th Street	212	LE 5-7700
Room 300, 870 N. Military Highway	703	420-6700
5104 N. Francis Street	405	VI 2-7471
1010 Federal Office Building	402	348-1210
500 Widener Building	215	LO 3-5300
244 West Osborn Road	602	279-5511
1300 Federal Office Building	412	471-2000
Crown Plaza Building	503	224-4181
200 West Grace Street	703	644-2631
Federal Building, 2800 Cottage Way	916	481-9110
2704 Federal Building	314	CH 1-5357
3203 Federal Building	801	EL 5-7521
433 Federal Building	512	CA 5-6741
3211 Fifth
INTERVIEWED, ADVISED THAT HE RECEIVED CALL FROM FAULKNER THIS A. M. , ADVISING THAI HE WAS STAYING AT THE BOG AT CORONADO NAVAL BASE, SAN DIEGO, CALIF . ADVISED FAULKNER HAD BEEN LIVING WITH
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ADVISED THAT FAULKNER. LEFT. BY PLANE FOR SAN DIEGO SOMETIME DECEMBER TWO EIGHT LAST AND SHE DOES NOT KNOW HIS PRESENT LOCATION NOR WHETHER OR NOT HE IS RETURNING TO TAMPA . EXTREMELY COOPERATIVE ADVISED THAT , ON NOV. FIVE LAST AND THAT FAULKNER HAD WORKED WITH HER EVERY DAY THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER, HELPING HER TO GET THE BUSINESS STARTED. SHE STATED HE DEFINITELY. WORKED ALL DAY ON NOV. TWO FOUR LAST AND DID NOT LEAVE TOWN AT ALL DURING MONTH OF NOV. STATES FAULKNER IS BROKE AND PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTING FOR SAN DIEGO. SHE FURNISHED DESCRIPTION OF FAULKNER AS BEING UNDER SIX FT. , RCUND SHOULDERED, ONE SEVEN FIVE TO TWO ZERO ZERO LBS., DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, DOB MAY FOURTEEN, NINETEEN SIXTEEN AND STATES HE CLAIMED TO BE A RETIRED NAVAL COMMANDER AND THAT HE HAD WORKED
, DARK BROWN HAIR, BROWN EYES, DOB MAY FOURTEEN, NINETEEN SIXTEEN AND STATES HE CLAIMED TO BE A RETIRED NAVAL COMMANDER AND THAT HE HAD WORKED IN THE NAVY AS AN UNDERWATER DEMOLITION EXPERT.
LOS ANGELES FURNISH INFORMATION CONCERNING FAULKNER'S.
Hermosa Beach P.D. b6 WHEREABOUTS TO THE LA 50 ..
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
intends to contact der
advised 4:50 pm 12/29/11. He b7C END LOS FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
DB Cooper-23339 FD Av. 5-22-64)
FBİ Date: 12/29/71
Transmit the following in
( Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 12/27/71, RUDY WEBER, former Special Agent of the FBI, and currently Manager of Security for Vons Grocery Company, 10150 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte, California, advised of the Southern California Grocers Association (SCGA ), would consider printing the list of ransom money in the "Grocer's Journal", a monthly publication of the SCGA, distributed to most large grocers in Southern California.
On 12/28/71, was contacted and advised he was very willing to print such a list in the "Grocer's Journal", and stated the
On 12/28/71, was contacted and advised he was very willing to print such a list in the "Grocer's Journal", and stated the next issue is to be published 1/10/72.
Mr. WEBER has advised that Bay Area Grocers Association, Inc., 4170 Piedmont Street, Oakland, California, telephone could also be contacted regarding the possibility of having the list printed in the San Francisco Bay Area trade magazine.
In addition, he furnished the following names and addresses of similar magazines distributed widely in the U.S. which might also be considered for such dissemination: 2 - Seattle SEARCHED (2)- Los Angeles
Info and may (4) cam 01/3/8 lest fermented
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Special Agent in Charge
& U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1959 O - 346-090 (11)
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"Supermarket News" 7 East 12th Street New York, New York 10003
"Progress Grocer" 708 3rd Avenue New York, New York 10017
"Chain Store Age" Executive Office 2 Park Avenue New York, New York 10016
National Association of Food Chains 1725 I
New York, New York 10003
"Progress Grocer" 708 3rd Avenue New York, New York 10017
"Chain Store Age" Executive Office 2 Park Avenue New York, New York 10016
National Association of Food Chains 1725 I Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006
Supermarket Institute, Inc. 200 East Ontario Street . Chicago, Illinois 60611
The above information is being furnished for consideration of Seattle.
UAC Seattle, Los Angeles will furnish a list of the ransom money on 1/3/72 to for publi- cation in the "Grocer's Journal" in Southern California.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-23341NRØ10 PG PLAIN 725 PM NITEL 12-29-71 CAK
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM PITTSBURGH (164-93)
NORJAK
RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE BELL TELEPHONE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND U. S. POST b6 b7C
OFFICE, GLENSHAW, PA., VERIFY
RESIDES AT
PA., TELEPHONE
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PITTSBURGH STATES. HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY COMPANY SINCE NINETEEN FIFTY-TWO. . HE ADVISED THA SUSPECT WAS PRESENT FOR WORK ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST AND HAD NOT BEEN ABSENT DURING PERTINENT PERIOD ..
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THE FIRST WEEK. OF NOVEMBER EXCEPT FOR A PLANE TRIP TO LOS ANGELES ON BUSINESS SUSPECT IS b6
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FORTY. POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, HAZEL EYES, BORN
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A'T NOBLESTOWN, PA., DOES NOT WEAR GLASSES. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED RE SUSPECT
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END NJZ FBI LOS ANGELES- CLR
DB Cooper-23343NR 012 PD CODE
1:37 AM NITEL 12-29-71 SENT 12-33-71 RMB
TO :
LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
( 1P)
NORJAK
RE: WITNESS
! AT
1 RE LOS ANGELES NITEL IO PORTLAND, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE. WAS RECONTACTED ON DECEMBER NINE, SEVENTYONE, PORTLAND, IN ORDER TO CLEAR UP QUESTIONS ON HIS BACKGROUND THAT DEVELOPED FROM LOS ANGELES INVESTIGATION REGARDING NORJAK SUBJECT. HE COULD SUPPLY NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NORJAK SUSPECT.
ON DECEMBER NINE, SEVENTYONE, PORTLAND, IN ORDER TO CLEAR UP QUESTIONS ON HIS BACKGROUND THAT DEVELOPED FROM LOS ANGELES INVESTIGATION REGARDING NORJAK SUBJECT. HE COULD SUPPLY NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NORJAK SUSPECT. SINCE LOGICAL INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONDUCTED AT LOS ANGELES NO FURTHER LEADS ARE BEING SET FORTH BY PD UAC 3Y SE. END BCD FBI. LOS ANGELES CLR
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REPORT of the
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LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Washington Field Office
(164-169)
Re:
NORJAK

Date:	December	27, 1971
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711216044 LL D-711217073 LL
D-711220098	LL

Specimens received 12/16/71 from Washington Field Office
Q23 Envelope postmarked "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE WA 980 PN 11 DEC 1971" bearing typewritten address "Managing Publisher Washington Post News Paper Washington D. C."
Q24 Accompanying one-page letter beginning "Sirs, I knew from the start .
POSTAL SERVICE WA 980 PN 11 DEC 1971" bearing typewritten address "Managing Publisher Washington Post News Paper Washington D. C."
Q24 Accompanying one-page letter beginning "Sirs, I knew from the start . . . "
Specimens received 12/15/71 from Seattle
425 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, WA 980 AM 12 DEC 1971," bearing typewritten address "Managing Editor Seattle Times News Paper Seattle, Washington"
Q26 Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "Sirs, I knew from the start
Specimens received 12/20/71 from Los Angeles
Q27 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, WA 980 AH 11 DEC 1971," bearing typewritten address "Managing Editor Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California"
Q26 Accompanying typewritten one-page letter beginning "Sirs, I know from the start that
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ICPS
DB Cooper-23345
b6 b7CResult of examination:
Q23 through Q28 could not be amsociated with any of the specimens represented in the Anosyrow# Letter File. Copies of 023 through Q28 have been added to this file for future reference.
b7CResult of examination:
Q23 through Q28 could not be amsociated with any of the specimens represented in the Anosyrow# Letter File. Copies of 023 through Q28 have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing or other features ware found on Q28 through Q28 which would be of value in determining the source of these spectrems. It could not be determined Whether the paper on which the questioned lettera were prepared originated from goverment steck.
The typewriting om Q23 through 028 most closely matches Laboratory standard for i Dica style of type used om Singer electric typewriters. Similar styles of fica type are found on Saith-Corona typewriters.
It was not determined whether the Christmas stamps on 923, 025 and Q27 were originally attached, because of a lack of significant defects in the torn edges of these stumps.
Q24, Q26 am 426 are carben copies of the same original letter with the exception of the numbers at the bottom of each of these specimens.
The sulwitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
Pap 2
D-711216044 LL
DB Cooper-23346ratory Transmittal Form
FBI- LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
Pap 2
D-711216044 LL
DB Cooper-23346ratory Transmittal Form
FBI- LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Washington Field Office
(164-169)
Date:
December 27, 1971
Re:
NORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.
D-711216044 LL

Examination requested by:	Washington Field Office, Seattle, Los Angeles
Reference :	Løtter 12/13/71, Airtels 12/14/71, 12/15/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

D-711217073 LL
D-711220098 LL
Remarks:
The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PALMS NFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Los Angeles (164-497) Enclosures (2) (> Lab report) 1-New York (164-627) Enclosures (Lab report) (L)
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