He would thereafter demand $200,000 in small bills and two parachutes, and attempt to parachute from the airplane into a forested area where an accomplice would be waiting with
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and other items necessary for at least two weeks survival in the woods. The hijacking would take place at night preferably during foul weather and planned to make a test run on the same flight one week before the actual hijacking. intended to use an and indicated that at that time was
, Washington.
If and the succeeded in their plan they would thereafter travel to Mexico City Of Acapulco, Mexico, for the purpose of
could not or would not furnish real name, however, he did furnish some information that might help in ascertaining identity.
thereafter travel to Mexico City Of Acapulco, Mexico, for the purpose of
could not or would not furnish real name, however, he did furnish some information that might help in ascertaining identity. He advised b7D
that
Shreveport, Louisiana, and that while had become the
had worked in several parts of the country including the Pacific Northwest where he worked
for Morrison Knudson Construction Company at a job site at Boise, Idaho. Also at one point in his life had been employed in the Pacific Northwest. After being drafted into the U. S. Army later volunteered for Airborne Training and was subsequently assigned to the 10lst Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, 10Ist Airborne Division were ordered Mississippi, and after approximately deserted and attempted to join up with someplace in Texas.
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advised that he has not furnished this information to any law enforcement agency prior to this tine because,
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furnished the following background information regarding hinself :
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Date of transcriplion
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Minnesota, telephone number telephonically and furnished the following information:
was interviewed
He was contacted around the last
1977. and was asked
the hijacking. He informed
must be
obtained. He discussed the matter with and (Last Name Unknown) .
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Date of transcription
8/5/77
was interviewed at his residence and supplied the following information:
He spoke to told him that he worked for Universal Studios and a movie or television series was going to be
Date of transcription
8/5/77
was interviewed at his residence and supplied the following information:
He spoke to told him that he worked for Universal Studios and a movie or television series was going to be made concerning the hijacking. told him that he had permission from a West Coast FBI Office, FBI Headquarters in Washington, and GRIFFIN BELL. He cannot recall the exact words used during the conversation. was very positive and straight forward and he felt that could have been on the level. He also thought that the FBI would have made an announcement had the hijacking been solved.
also told him that he knew who D.B. COOPER really was but did not say who. stated to him that COOPER had a long police record and had spent time in jail with JAMES EARL RAY. stated COOPER's record was four pages long and single spaced and that this record was an FBI record. He feels that was trying to impress him with this information on COOPER.
also told him that COOPER did not jump out of the airplane where they thought he had. discounts this because of the tests which were conducted using the airplane.
He cannot recall who had told him that He did not give the fact of much importance.
discounts this because of the tests which were conducted using the airplane.
He cannot recall who had told him that He did not give the fact of much importance. He had no basis or fact of making any statements that possibly any FBI files or information. This was pure speculation on his part.
It appeared to him that had information on the hijacking, none of which was specific. He feels all the information had could have been obtained through newspaper and magazine articles. He instructed that he
had notes on the hijacking and
told him that he would like to compare the information they had. said that he had a file and assumed he was talking about an FBI file at the time. He has thought more about the conversation with
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and believes may have been talking about the criminal file he had on COOPER rather than any specific FBI file. When said they could compare files, he assumed he was talking about the FBI file.
told him he was with Universal Studios and
gave California, ៛
an address of
stated that wanted a route map showing the flight plan of the hijacked aircraft but he did not send any information.
He stated that he had taken notes on the telephone conversation with and he produced these notes for Special Agent viewing. He advised that if any notes or other papers he has are needed by the FBI, he would furnish copies.
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clusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
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Jackson, Mississippi, was interviewed at the Holiday Inn, Natchez, Mississippi, and advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the nature of the interview, specifically, the hijacking of Northwestern Airlines on November 24, 1971.
was not furnished a Warning and Waiver of Rights Form inasmuch as he in no way fits the description of unknown subject.
was not furnished a Warning and Waiver of Rights Form inasmuch as he in no way fits the description of unknown subject.
voluntarily furnished the whereabouts of himself on the pertinent date, November 24, 1971, as follows:
stated that he is for the Gulf Oil Company and has been employed there for the past ten years. He stated that around 8:00 AM, he went to work for the Gulf Oil Company at his office located in Petroleum Building, Jackson, Mississippi, and worked in his office until shortly before 11:00 AM. He then attended a funeral of MACK N. LAY, a retired Gif Oil Company employee, the funeral being held at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home, Jackson, Mississippi.
At 12:00 noon he, together with , had lunch. He stated that after lunch he returned to the office at the Petroleum Building, Pascagoula Street, Jackson, and worked until 6:00 PM, on November 24, 1971.
The following description was obtained during observation and interview:
Interviewed on 12/2/71 at Natchez, Mississippi
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following description was obtained during observation and interview:
Interviewed on 12/2/71 at Natchez, Mississippi
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
9/22/77
York (NY) , telephone number
telephonically contacted the Garden City Resident Agency (GCRA) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and advised he was calling from San Antonio, Texas. stated he was in the process of writing a book concerning the skyjacking, and the individual with whom he has been in contact, regarding this, was
New
San Antonio, Texas. stated
that has already been interviewed by agents of the San Antonio Office of the FBI, regarding this matter.
related that it was his opinion that
but it was
either took part, personally, in the sky- He stated that "D. B. COOPER", feeling that would be capable of a crime of this nature.
related that it was his opinion that
but it was
either took part, personally, in the sky- He stated that "D. B. COOPER", feeling that would be capable of a crime of this nature.
He stated told him that D. B. COOPER never parachuted from the plane, but hid somewhere in the aircraft until after it landed, and then left the plane. He also said it was opinion that the money was parachuted from the aircraft while it was in flight.
advised he last spoke to on in San Antonio, Texas, and expected to speak with him further
Telephonically,

9/22/77 Interviewed on Garden
at	City, New York	File #	NY 164-627
by. SA = Dote dictoled	9/22/77

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York (NY), telephone number
telephonically contacted the Garden City Resident Agency (GCRA) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and advised he was calling from San Antonio, Texas, stated he was in the process of writing a book concerning the skyjacking, and the individual with whom he has been in contact, regarding this was
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that has already been interviewed by agents of the San Antonio Office of the FBI, regarding this matter.
related that it was his opinion that
either took part, personally, in the sky- Tacking He stated that "D. B. COOPER", but it was feeling that would be capable of a crime of this nature.
Ile stated told him that D. B. COOPER never parachuted from the plane, but hid somewhere in the aircraft until after it landed and then left the plane. He also said it was opinion that the money was parachuted from the aircraft while it was in flight.
He also said it was opinion that the money was parachuted from the aircraft while it was in flight.
advised he last spoke to on in San Antonio, Texas, and expected to speak with him further
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
10/6/77
NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
was interviewed at his residence.
advised that he had been to Toledo, Ohio, on the following dates: January 3-5, 1977; February 14-15, 1977; March 28-April 1, 1977; and May 26-27, 1977. He stated that during one of those times while at Toledo, Ohio, he received a telephone call from con-
cerning the hijacking of a NORTHWEST AIRLINES airplane.
He stated that during one of those times while at Toledo, Ohio, he received a telephone call from con-
cerning the hijacking of a NORTHWEST AIRLINES airplane. stated that inferred to him that NORTH- WEST AIRLINES had approved of his inquiries, and as a matter of fact had an appointment to see Mr. NYROP Of NORTHWEST AIRLINES the next day and that NORTH- WEST AIRLINES was anxious to cooperate with · stated that asked him a number of ques- tions, the specific ones not recalled at this moment. He stated he answered some questions for and he did not think that he told him anything which was of a confi- dential nature. stated that he was guarded in his conversation with informed him that the crew of the airplane had talked to him and they were cooperating. stated that gave him the impression that he was a and was working with some story of the NORTHWEST hijacking.
stated that on July 10, 1977, he
directed a letter to , UNITED PRODUCTIONS, LIMITED, 3921 Deervale Drive, Sherman Oaks, California 91403, telling that he could not participate in any way in the project, and he further requested that not use any of the information which he had given on
Deervale Drive, Sherman Oaks, California 91403, telling that he could not participate in any way in the project, and he further requested that not use any of the information which he had given on the telephone in connection with .. his name. made available a re- productive copy of the letter he directed to
.
stated that he kept sequencial notes as to times during the period of the hijacking which
Interviewed on 9/27/77 at Fishtail, Montana
File #
BT #164-26
SE #164-81
by SA MERRILL F. REESE
Date dictated
9/28/77
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Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was apprised of the identities of
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furnished the following voluntary information :
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to furnish pertinent information concerning his background; which agreed to furnish. advised he was formerly in the U. S. Navy in the. from ". He said he was a Navy Chief during the period of time he was in the U. S. Navy. He said he never had training in flying or the use of parachutes .: said he is separated
Delran, New Jersey. He stated that during the period of November 1971 he was employed by Sunday Publications; 1966 Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Caldwell, New Jersey. He said he began his employment with Sunday Publications approximately. November 1971.
said he has been living in New Jersey for the past ten years and prior to Sunday Publications was employed by the Walter Engle Company, 420 Madison Avenue, New York City, New York .. said he has never been West of Chicago and has never been in Seattle, Portland or the Las Vegas area.
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said he has never been West of Chicago and has never been in Seattle, Portland or the Las Vegas area.
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When advised of the slight: resemblance of to the individual known' as D. B. COOPER, said he has never used an alias nor has he ever been involved with parachutes or jumping out of an airplane. said he has never been in any financial status wherein he would have had $200, 000. He said, as a matter of fact, that he is attempting to start his own church publications
Interviewed on 6/2/75 at CHERRY HILL, N.J.
File #
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magazine and that he is having trouble financing such a. venture .
The following description was obtainedthrough observation and interview:
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Delran, New Jersey Self-employed
Employment Previous employ ments
Sunday Publications, 1966, Congress. Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida Local address :- Caldwell, New Jersey, phone. 201-623-0966 Walter Engle Company, 420 Madison Avenue; New York City : New York;
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Date of transcription
11/1/77
home address
telephone was interviewed at his place of employment, Century 21 Real Estate Office, 1906 F Oceanside Boulevard, telephone He furnished the following information:
After the initial hijacking of an airplane which was a Portland to Seattle flight in which the man bailed out of the airplane which occurred in about 1971, a man came to attention who he felt could be of possible significance.
The man's name is JOHN MC MILLAN (phonetic) and his middle initial is possibly R.
out of the airplane which occurred in about 1971, a man came to attention who he felt could be of possible significance.
The man's name is JOHN MC MILLAN (phonetic) and his middle initial is possibly R. It was in late 1972 or the first part of 1973, at which time was working for the Essex International Automotive Parts Division, which is a division of United Technology, the headquarters address of which is 6233 Concord Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. As of about two years ago, MC MILLAN was the District Manager for the Washington and Oregon areas. He lives in Seattle and works out of his home. He travels for that firm inasmuch as he is in sales. His address could be obtained through the office in Detroit or possibly through the warehouse in Los Angeles which is at 777 Mission Street, Los Angeles.
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was working for Essex when MC MILLAN joined the firm in late 1972 or the first part of 1973 and that is when met MC MILLAN. He worked with MC MILLAN on two occasions for a period of two or three days each and he met him a third time which was at an auto parts
He worked with MC MILLAN on two occasions for a period of two or three days each and he met him a third time which was at an auto parts convention in Los Angeles.
When they first met, which was in the Seattle area, MC MILLAN had recently become separated or divorced from his wife. He previously had been working for Hastings Company, also an automotive parts firm in the Seattle area, but he had been laid off. If MC MILLAN mentioned why he had been laid off, does not recall the reason but he does remember that MC MILLAN said it was a surprise to him. In conversation, MC MILLAN said
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problems occurred while he was between jobs. If he ever mentioned the figures regarding does not recall what they were but he believes it was possibly in excess of $10,000, did say he was .
Also in conversation, MC MILLAN had said that in World War II, in October (year not mentioned), he
Also in conversation, MC MILLAN had said that in World War II, in October (year not mentioned), he was shot down over Germany and he bailed out. He did not say what his status was on the airplane but he was not the pilot. The following October, almost exactly one year later, he was released from the prisoner of war camp.
did recall that MC MILLAN had a lot of financial problems and also recalled that he was very conservative b with money. For example, he did not go to the best motels even though the company poid the motel expenses. Ile was the type of man that even if he had had a lot of money, he would not have spent it. used to tease him about his Scotch nationality. He recalled that MC MILLAN had a metal detector which he even carried in his car and he would search for lost items when he had time.
He indicated that MC MILLAN was a very nice guy and very polite but he did have a lot of nerve which tell from the way MC MILLAN approached customers.
could
He never saw MC MILLAN with a large amount of cash and MC MILLAN did have a bank account in Seattle because he was observed by to
could
He never saw MC MILLAN with a large amount of cash and MC MILLAN did have a bank account in Seattle because he was observed by to pay his hotel bill with a check. He does not recall what bonk the check was on.
Ile does not know whether or not MC MILLAN was cver arrested although he did mention being stopped for speeding in California but on that occasion did not even get a ticket.
noted that the Essex Company does usually screen their people fairly well but at that time they were just starting up and needed people fairly rapidly and they may not have screened him closely.
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He described MC MILLAN as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	50 (in 1972 or 1973) He felt MC MILLAN looked more like 47 to 48 years of age.
Height:	5'10" to 5'11"
Weight:	175 to 180 pounds
Hair:	Black, straight, starting to thin a little,
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He described MC MILLAN as follows:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	50 (in 1972 or 1973) He felt MC MILLAN looked more like 47 to 48 years of age.
Height:	5'10" to 5'11"
Weight:	175 to 180 pounds
Hair:	Black, straight, starting to thin a little, possibly
Glasses:	parted on the left Wore black or dark rim prescription glasses. Does not recall whether he had
Voice:	prescription sunglasses or not. Normal but possibly slightly above average in loudness
Build:	Stocky; kept himself in excellent physical shape
Complexion:	Fair: did not appear Latin to although he does have dark eyes

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He also mentioned that he once had an ankle injury as a result of a motorcycle accident but he did not walk with a limp. He had no vehicle except the Ford company car. He had mentioned that he once lived in California.
was exhibited the artist conception of the man known as D. B. COOPER and he advised that the artist conception is a good likeness of MC MILLAN except that MC MILLAN has a rounder, fuller face than the artist conception. The glasses are similar and the hairline is similar except MC MILLAN's forehead may not have been quite as high as the man in the artist conception. From the bottom of the nose to the top of the eyebrows of the artist conception is very similar to the appearance of MC MILLAN.
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He has no specific reason to suspect MC MILLAN but since he lived in the Seattle area, does resemble the artist conception, and has bailed out of an airplane (at approximately the same time of year as the hijacking), he thought the possibility did
but since he lived in the Seattle area, does resemble the artist conception, and has bailed out of an airplane (at approximately the same time of year as the hijacking), he thought the possibility did exist that MC MILLAN could be the hijacker.
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VERNUCE A. HOFFKE telephonically contacted writer at the Lafayette Resident Agency and advised that after being interviewed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on October 19, 1976, he had been trying to defintely account for his presence during Thanksgiving of 1971 and after
he was positive that during Thanksgiving of 1971 while driving for Durall Franks he was working with another driver by the name of and that the both of them drove together on cross-country runs and at that time in 1971 he and had taken a truck to California and he remembers specifically that while in California he con- tacted and advised her he was in California for a day or two and
where they stayed the day before Thanksgiving as well as Thanksgiving Day and ate Thanksgiving dinner with her and left the day after Thanksgiving, driving back to Louisiana.
in California for a day or two and
where they stayed the day before Thanksgiving as well as Thanksgiving Day and ate Thanksgiving dinner with her and left the day after Thanksgiving, driving back to Louisiana.
HOFFKE advised that he also believes that is living in Milford, Iowa, rather than Sheldon, Iowa, as he had advised Agent in previous interview and that should she be contacted he felt certain she could verify this information and that he knows for a fact either or Durall Trucking Company in Beaumont, Texas, could also verify this information.
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Interviewed on
Lafayette, Louisiana
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by SA Dale dictated	10/20/76

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Date of Iranscription.
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, after being apprised of the identity of the interviewing agent and that he was being
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscription.
9/24/73
, after being apprised of the identity of the interviewing agent and that he was being interviewed regarding the hi-jacking of Northwestern Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971, voluntarily furnished the following information:
presently employed as
? telephone , advised that he has been employed here for the past six months and that the
stated that from September, 1970, until March, 1972, he was employed at . Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and that
and stated that after leaving Nevada, he briefly visited in Palm Springs, Florida, and then
+ He returned to Las Vegas, where he was employed Tonopah, Nevada. displayed a card issued to him on by the Nye County Sheriff's Office, Tonopah, Nevada, which is required for any gambling or liquor employee.
stated that he was employed in Seattle, Washington, in 1963, and
has been employed
, in Portland, Oregon, as , from December, 1972, to March, 1973, at which time he came to Theriot, Louisiana.
stated that he has only flown once in 1963 from Seatac Airport, Seattle, Washington, to Kodiak, Alaska, and in 1965 from Kennedy Airport in New
stated that he has only flown once in 1963 from Seatac Airport, Seattle, Washington, to Kodiak, Alaska, and in 1965 from Kennedy Airport in New York to Frankfort, Germany. He advised that he has never flown a plane nor does he have any flying or parachuting exper- ience.
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stated that he has never been in the military due to
The following description was taken from observation and interrogation:
Name
Alias
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height
5' 11"
Weight
165 pounds
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
(wears black rim glasses for driving and reading that are tinted. )
DOB
POB
Military
Negative
Marital status
Single
Education
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Characteristics
Eastern accent; smokes Raleigh filter cigarettes ; left
)
DOB
POB
Military
Negative
Marital status
Single
Education
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Characteristics
Eastern accent; smokes Raleigh filter cigarettes ; left handed; wears Timex date watch on right hand, dark face with silver band.
Social Security Account Number
Nevada Driver's License
with restriction that he wears glasses.
Complexion
Fair
Arrests
Port Orange, Florida
Mother
Deceased
New Lebanon, Ohio
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Date of Iranscription,
10/26/76
VERNUCE A. HOFFKEY was interviewed at the Lafayette Resident Agency and after being advised of the identity of interviewing Agents and the reason for the interview HOFFKE was presented a Waiver of Rights Form which he read and signed and furnished the following information:
HOFFKE advised that in 1953 he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was sent to Medical School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and subsequently went overseas to Korea and served as Ambulance Driver and Aideman with the Seventh Division of the U.
Army and was sent to Medical School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and subsequently went overseas to Korea and served as Ambulance Driver and Aideman with the Seventh Division of the U. S. Army. HOFFKE. advised that he returned to the Continental United States in 1955 and was placed in the Eighth Division of the U. S. Army and served in the Quarter Master Branch and was then transferred to the Ninth Division Army where he served in the Ordnance Branch. HOFFKE. advised that in 1957 he received an Honorable Discharge from the Military and he returned to his home in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and got a job driving an Over The Road Diesel Truck.
HOFFKE: stated that in 1960 from Sheldon, Iowa, and that he was and then he currently lives in
Sheldon, Iowa, and could be contacted through ·
,
HOFFKE, continued that in 1964 he returned to Military Service as an E-2 and went through basic training at Fort Ord, California, and subsequently was shipped to Fort Hood, Texas, where he was assigned in the Ordnance Branch at Fort Hood, Texas. HOFFKE. stated that he stayed at Fort Hood, Texas, and in the Army until he was arrested in 1965 for armed robbery and that at this time he was
stated that he stayed at Fort Hood, Texas, and in the Army until he was arrested in 1965 for armed robbery and that at this time he was given a Dishonorable Discharge from the Army and was con- victed in Louisiana for armed robbery of a filling station and subsequently served four years at Angola State Prison in Louisiana and DeQuincy, Louisiana. HOFFKE stated that he was released in 1969 on parole from prison and since
Interviewed on 10/19/7
H Lafayette, Louisiana
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SA SA
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that time he has no arrest or convictions. HOFFKE stated that at no time while he was in the Military did he ever participate in any parachute training and that he has never jumped from a parachute in his life and would not even know how to put on a parachute.
at no time while he was in the Military did he ever participate in any parachute training and that he has never jumped from a parachute in his life and would not even know how to put on a parachute.
HOFFKE. continued that upon his release from prison he went to work for Lake Charles Dredging and Towing and worked as an Oiler in the Engine Room and kept this job until the early part of 1971 and at this time he went to work for Durall Franks of Franks Flower Express Company and worked as a truck driver driving across country. HOFFKE. advised that he kept this job until December, 1971, or January, 1972, and then he went to work for Williams Drilling Company in Baton Rouge and worked for approximately four months for them as a rough- neck in the oil fields. HOFFKE advised that his employ- ment with Durall Franks could be confirmed at the Durall Franks Express Office in Beaumont, Texas, and that his employment with Williams Drilling Company in Baton Rouge could be confirmed with their office in Baton Rouge.
HOFFKE continued that after he left Williams Drilling Company he went to work with Chaffin Workover in New Iberia, Louisiana, for about four months and worked as a motorman and
HOFFKE continued that after he left Williams Drilling Company he went to work with Chaffin Workover in New Iberia, Louisiana, for about four months and worked as a motorman and subsequently quit this job and went to work with Penrod in Lafayette, Louisiana, for three or four months as a roughneck in the oil fields. HOFFKE stated that in approximately 1973 he went to work with Carr Truck Lines and worked for only one month as a truck driver and then quit this job to go to work for H. T. I. as an oil field laborer and worked with H. T. I. in Lafayette for approximately three months. HOFFKE. stated that he then left H. T. I. and went to work with DSE, an oil company out of Omaha, Nebraska, whose headquarters are now in Little Rock, Arkansas, and he stayed on this job for approximately eleven months and then went to work with Dove Well Service for eight months in Lafayette. HOFFKE advised that after this he went to work for Brazzel Well Service in New Iberia, Louisiana, and also worked at this job for about eight months until he got a job with Homco in January of 1976 and continues to maintain this position
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Louisiana, and also worked at this job for about eight months until he got a job with Homco in January of 1976 and continues to maintain this position
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as a fishing tool supervisor with Homco until the present time.
At this time HOFFKE / provided the following list of relatives:

Father	JOHN HOFFKE., SR., Residing Lengley, Minnesota;
Stepmother	ELEANOR HOFFKER, Residing Lengley, Minnesota;
Brothers
Half-brother
Sister
Sister

Sister

HOFFKE advised that he had not seen since 1963 when she resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, and that he visited her on one occasion in 1963, however, he understands that she currently resides in California, exact city unknown, and he has had no contact with her since 1963.
HOFFKE ; advised that he has no knowledge whatso- ever of any hijacking of an aircraft and that he definitely
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HOFFKE ; advised that he has no knowledge whatso- ever of any hijacking of an aircraft and that he definitely
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could account for his presence during Thanksgiving of 1971 in that he was working for Durall Franks at this time and that records and driver's log books for that time would account for his presence.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

NAME	VERNUCE A. HOFFKE ..
Race	White
Sex	Male
Date of Birth	January 25, 1937
Place of Birth	Munich, North Dakota
Address	1407 University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana

Height	5'11"
Weight	215 pounds
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Blue
Scars	Scar on forehead approximately one inch long
Social Security Account Number	517-38-7291
Arrest	1965 for armed robbery.
University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana

Height	5'11"
Weight	215 pounds
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Blue
Scars	Scar on forehead approximately one inch long
Social Security Account Number	517-38-7291
Arrest	1965 for armed robbery.

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Date of transcription
11/25/77
Laurel,
Mississippi, was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature and purpose of the interview.
advised that she and that she formerly resided at Laurel, Mississippi. said that she has no current photograph who has been missing for several years. In this regard she commented that she could not recall specifically when she last but related that it was in the summer time, possibly four, five or six years ago, She recalled in Laurel, Mississippi, from Miami, Florida, and when he left he returned to Miami inasmuch as she had received both letters and telephone calls from him.
four, five or six years ago, She recalled in Laurel, Mississippi, from Miami, Florida, and when he left he returned to Miami inasmuch as she had received both letters and telephone calls from him. She stated, however, that some four, five or six years ago the letters and telephone calls stopped and she has not heard from since.
stated she has no idea regarding current whereabouts and surmised that he may have returned to Japan stating that while he was in the Army he was in the Military Police and was
She stated that after he
returned to the United States,
She stated she advised him against this fact and that he had never mentioned it to her again. She also commented that had once been employed by some il company and had worked for this oil company some place in South America, the exact location unknown to her.
Photographs of 1964, and February 15, 1966, were exhibited to she positively identified these photographs copies, however, both in color and black and white with and without glasses of the artist's conception of an unknown individual, also known as DAN COOPER, were exhibited to she stated that this person or persons was unknown to her and stated that she could see no
these photographs copies, however, both in color and black and white with and without glasses of the artist's conception of an unknown individual, also known as DAN COOPER, were exhibited to she stated that this person or persons was unknown to her and stated that she could see no similarity between this individual and
Interviewed on 11/17/77 of Laurel, Mississippi File # Jackson 164-181
by SA JOHN W. PARISH
Date dictated
11/18/77
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December 6, 1977
telephone number
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He advised he had worked on the Alaska Pipeline at Valdez, Alaska with an individual named , whom he recalls telling him that the FBI had questioned him about D.
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He advised he had worked on the Alaska Pipeline at Valdez, Alaska with an individual named , whom he recalls telling him that the FBI had questioned him about D. B. COOPER. related that one evening when had been drinking he began talking about D. B. COOPER and the fact that the statute of limitations was about to run out on the matter. At that time, did not discuss the matter further.
About one year ago, while Washington, he saw sketches of D. B. COOPER on television and thought there was some resemblance to He advised that used to boast about being and working on the design of the type of aircraft from which COOPER allegedly parachuted.
stated that was the kind of person who desired recognition and liked to receive attention. He stated he had no further information regarding this matter and had not heard say that he was D. B. COOPER, nor had he heard him discuss it in any greater detail than already related.
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File #
AN 164-59
by A DONALD H. STEELE : 
Date dictated
12/2/77
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STEELE : 
Date dictated
12/2/77
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164-11 7724-
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was visiting Seattle, FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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12/28/77
was contacted at the residence of
Carson City, Nevada She stated that she is in Carson City for the holidays but will be returning to Alaska in one or two months. She stated that she will be residing at Palmer, Alaska .
She stated that in April 1977, she met one at the Carson Park Bar, Carson City, Nevada. From that time, she commenced dating this person and thought she got to know him fairly well, This person told her that he entered the United States Navy at the age of nineteen and served for several years in Viet Nam where his duties were
After returning to the United States of America while
person and thought she got to know him fairly well, This person told her that he entered the United States Navy at the age of nineteen and served for several years in Viet Nam where his duties were
After returning to the United States of America while stationed at San Diego, California, established a Skydiving School at San Diego California. claimed to be one of an original group of skydivers formed in the late 1950s and in 1968 while making a jump and bad fall that resulted He claimed not to have jumped since then.
also claimed to have been involved in motorcycle racing in California and raced for He claimed to race Kawasaki cycles and had a bad accident that
while in Carson City, Nevada, claimed to have Western
Nevada Community College, Carson City. He claimed to have He also indicated to her that
he had worked for or was closely associated Reno, Nevada and had something to
do with flying. He supposedly was a pilot. related that he holds from Golden Gate University OfQ San Francisco, California.
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at Carson City, Nevada
File # LV
164-60
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164-81-7754
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On 12/21/77
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File # LV
164-60
by SA
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
1/20/78
United
Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, furnished the personnel record concerning one JOHN A. MC MILLAN. This record reflected the following information:
Name Address
JOHN A. MC MILLAN 4131 Southwest Portland Seattle. Washington
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of birth April 16, 1921
Height
5'10"
Weight
170 lbs.
Hair
Brown
Eyes Address during 1972
Brown
5229 Erskine Way Seattle, Washington
Mother
Seattle, Washington ANNA PAYCHECK
800 Jefferson Terrace Seattle, Washington
Education
Grammar school St. Louis, Missouri High School: Commerce High School San Francisco, California College: University of California extension school Sales and Business Management United States Air Force (no dates indicated) aviation
Louis, Missouri High School: Commerce High School San Francisco, California College: University of California extension school Sales and Business Management United States Air Force (no dates indicated) aviation cadet
pilot bombardier
navigator
2.69

Interviewed	164-81-7774
on
1/11/78 at Detroit, Michigan 'File # Detroit 164-115
by SA	Dale dictated 1/13/78

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency; it and ils contents are not lo be distributed oulside your ogency.
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Previous employment
8/63 - 11/64 Marvel Oil Company Port Chester, New York 11/64 - 6/71 Hastings Manufacturing Company Hastings, Michigan 9/71 - 12/71 Replacement Parts Warehouse Seattle, Washington 1/72 - 9/72
Evergreen Warehouse Seattle, Washington 9/11/72 - 6/3/77 United Technology
advised that MC MILLAN was let go pursuant to a reduction force
during June of 1977, experience by United Technology.
Company Hastings, Michigan 9/71 - 12/71 Replacement Parts Warehouse Seattle, Washington 1/72 - 9/72
Evergreen Warehouse Seattle, Washington 9/11/72 - 6/3/77 United Technology
advised that MC MILLAN was let go pursuant to a reduction force
during June of 1977, experience by United Technology. also advised that he had no photograph of MC MILLAN.
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was interviewed at his place of employment, Employers , Texas, b6 b7C
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Following his discharge from military service he was still single and he worked for a period of six months for Kenworth Truck Manufacturing in Seattle, Washington. He in the b6 b7C
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During the six months spent in Seattle, he became acquainted with then about 45 years old.
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He became friendly with the home from time to time. As far as he was a law-abiding citizen and and visited them in their knows, never knew to be in trouble with the law or to have any criminal record.
As far as he was a law-abiding citizen and and visited them in their knows, never knew to be in trouble with the law or to have any criminal record.
After left Seattle, he returned to Texas where he is from and went to work for Texas Technical University in Lubbock, Texas. He worked there for about and then moved to
the Dallas area and took up residence in where
at One
Dallas area, he has worked doing Since returning to the Main Place and in the Employers Casualty Company Building, his current employment,
Since leaving Seattle, he has never exchanged letters or cards with and they have never even exchanged Christmas cards, nor have they called one another on the telephone. Then very shortly after January 1, 1976, made a telephone call to
received
which is telephone number this telephone call and then put him on the line, since the call was for him and
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Interviewed on 2/20/76 at Dallas, Texas File # Dallas 164-191-151
Seattle 164-81
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Date dictated
2/25/76
pro Q
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through
Interviewed on 2/20/76 at Dallas, Texas File # Dallas 164-191-151
Seattle 164-81
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Date dictated
2/25/76
pro Q
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mentioned that and
When
got on the line and realized he
was talking to
, he was very much surprised to hear from and he could tell that had been drinking. stated, to the best of his recollection, the conversation went something like this:
stated he was very much surprised and confused by receiving this telephone call from a man he had not seen at all or corresponded with for a period of fifteen years. He was very much surprised about the subject matter of the telephone conversation and had no idea whether was drunk and was making an attempt to joke with him or whether there was any substance to what was telling him.
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He discussed these circumstances at length with but since she did not know how to accept this
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He discussed these circumstances at length with but since she did not know how to accept this information and how to react to it. The following morning, he told about the telephone call from Seattle and suggested that he make the information available to the Dallas FBI Office just in case there might be something to it.
stated that is of German backgound.
He does not know if had any military service. He does not know whether can fly an airplane, nor does he know whether has ever had any training in parachuting out of aircraft. stated that actually, he has no way of knowing whether any of this conversation from
has any substance. He commented that
used to drink
pretty regularly and in these fifteen years, it is possible
has become an alcoholic. He does not recall that as being a practical joker.
T One night around 9:00 PM about three weeks ago, again called the residence and
the same fellow calling from Seattle again. got on
answered the phone and informed him that it was the phone and, again, it seemed obvious to him that had been drinking.
got on
answered the phone and informed him that it was the phone and, again, it seemed obvious to him that had been drinking. This second conversation with went something like this; to the best of his recollection:
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stated then said something about calling again in two weeks or about being here (meaning Dallas) in two weeks. repeated that if he were at home, he could be reached at his telephone number. At this point, said goodnight.
During this interview, was shown the artist's conception of the unknown subject also known as DAN COOPER, who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight 350 between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. stated, "It's hard to believe how much the artist's conception of COOPER resembles
0 commented that the forehead, hairline and hair style very much resembles . expressed his opinion that the ears on the artist's conception of COOPER strike him as being larger than ears and the nose appears to be different from but commented that it has been fifteen and his recollection
opinion that the ears on the artist's conception of COOPER strike him as being larger than ears and the nose appears to be different from but commented that it has been fifteen and his recollection
years since he saw may be faulty.
stated he believes he had discussed everything that had taken place between himself and in the two telephone conversations.
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Prior to answring any questions
was furnished an Advice of Rights and Waiver form by SA MORGAN which he read, said he understood and signed. He said he would freely answer any questions.
He said that
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He said all the trips he took
except the last one, he went alone. The last trip he took a girl friend with him.
He said in
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He denied having anything to do with the hijacking in the Northwest Airlines, Boeing 727, matter in Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and said that
Dallas parachute Association and then
He denied having anything to do with the hijacking in the Northwest Airlines, Boeing 727, matter in Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, and said that he was b6 on November 25, 1971. b7C
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DB Cooper-31182DL 164-191
The following description of was obtained by observation and interview:
Sex :
Male White
Race:
Date of Birth:
Height:
6'
180
Hair:
Light brown
Eyes :
Hazel
Complexion:
Medium to fair
Occupation :
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U. S. Army.
Speciality :
Serial Number:
He said
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Residence:
Texas
He said he took
1969
Relatives :
Mother and Father:
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Arrests :
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He said he worked on November 24, 1971, until late in the afternoon, stayed around that night and as pointed out above went
He said he worked on November 24, 1971, until late in the afternoon, stayed around that night and as pointed out above went Day November 25, 1971. He said he plans to remain in for the summer. He again denied hijacking any airplane.
on Thanksgiving 
Prior to interview, the Agents identified themselves.
SA MORGAN advised of the nature of the investigation.
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Date of transcription.
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residing Texas, was interviewed.
She advised
Southwest
Airlines Flight 14, from Houston to Dallas, Texas, which left Houston 1:45 pm and arrived Dallas 2:29 pm. She said she could not have seen anyone who fit the composite of DAN COOPER and she cannot recall anyone on the plane who appeared to be identical with him. She did not know anyone on board by the name of
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DB Cooper-31185FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
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Date of transcription 1/28/72
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Texas, was interviewed.
She stated she is
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the Southwest Flight 14 traveling from Houston to Dallas, Texas. The plane originated at the Intercontinental Airport at Houston. The plane left Houston at 1:45 pm, January 26, 1972, and arrived Dallas, 2:29 pm. There were passengers on bord and the following crew:
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there are five separate lounges. She could not identify the composite of BEN COOPER, the suspect in this case. She said there was no one aboard who looked like COOPER and no individual to her knowledge named
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File #
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She said there was no one aboard who looked like COOPER and no individual to her knowledge named
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File #
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Date dictated
1/28/72
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Texas, Telephone Number
was interviewed.
said he was at Dallas, Texas, They were said he
with
talking about skviackings in general.
Cedar Hills, Roanoke, Texas, but *
he has not seen
said the story is all mixed up about being DAN COOPER. He said there was a slight
resemblance in to the artist's conception pre- pared without glasses; however, he described as follows :
Height Weight Hair
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Fair Blue
viewed the artist's conception of DAN COOPER and said it definitely could not be + is,
also stated he has no idea where but he is not in Texas.
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Fair Blue
viewed the artist's conception of DAN COOPER and said it definitely could not be + is,
also stated he has no idea where but he is not in Texas.
is a white male; born
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at
LA Dallas, Texas
Interviewed on 7/26/72
File = Dallas 164-191
by SA HARRY J. MORGAN 1
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DB Cooper-31187 FD-302 (RCV, 11-27.70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriplion
2/28/72
. telephone
.
was interviewed.
SAS HARRY J. MORGAN
· identified themselves to and advised him that he was a look alike to DAN COOPER, a suspect in an aircraft hijacking case. SA MORGAN furnished him an advice of rights and waiver form which he read, stated he understood and signed. He then furnished the following information:
He boarded Flight 403, Braniff International Airlines, at Detroit, Michigan, and was en route to Houston, Texas, to attend
·
The plane
stopped in Dallas, Texas at 3:25 PM.
He then furnished the following information:
He boarded Flight 403, Braniff International Airlines, at Detroit, Michigan, and was en route to Houston, Texas, to attend
·
The plane
stopped in Dallas, Texas at 3:25 PM.
is described as follows:
Race
Sex
Date of birth Place of birth Age
Hair
Height
Weight
Complexion Education
Employment
Telephone number Social Security Number Marital status Wife Children
File #
Dallas 164-191-8
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Interviewed on
2/16/72
of Dallas, Texas
SAS HARRY J. MORGAN and
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Date dictated
2/22/72
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White Male
Black, parted on left side, sideburns to lower ear lobe 5'11" 170 pounds Olive-medium University of Detroit, three years. downtown campus
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Characteristic Arrest record Military service
Smokes a pire but no cigarettes Admits none U. S. Navy, Alameda, California, 1958-1959, although he was vague on the dates.
campus
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Characteristic Arrest record Military service
Smokes a pire but no cigarettes Admits none U. S. Navy, Alameda, California, 1958-1959, although he was vague on the dates. He was
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stated he was at home in November 23 and November 27, 1971, and did no traveling. He stated his income is $16,000 per year.
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Serial Number

Series	Tyre
1969A	Federal Peserve Note
11
fl
1:
It	$1
11
It
11	rt
11

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, where he has
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He stated he never has flown an airplane or had any experience with parachute clubs, sky divers clubs or affiliate clubs.
He denied hijacking any plane.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriptlon
12/16/71
Fleetwood Square Apartments, 2121 North Handley, was
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DB Cooper-31189FD-302 (RE* 27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriptlon
12/16/71
Fleetwood Square Apartments, 2121 North Handley, was contacted and questioned whether there was a residence at her apartment complex by the name of EARL F. WILLIAMS. After a search of her records she advised that there was such an individual who resides in apartment 96 and that he had been at this residence since March, 1971.
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Interviewed on 12/6/71	Fort Worth, Texas	File # Dallas 164-191
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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and ils contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
164-81-4328 DB Cooper-31190FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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telephone , employed at Borden Chemical Company, voluntarily appeared at the Dallas Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and furnished the following information:
is a former member of Air National Guard
, Columbus, Ohio. A
is a long-time associate of They served together at Korea in the Air Force. described
as having
He is also an accomplished parachutist and has received instruction in sea and jungle survival. His hobbies consist of While in the Air Guard, was not otherwise employed.
Approximately one and one half weeks prior to the Northwest Airlines hijacking on November 21, 1971, left Columbus, Ohio, stating he was going to Seattle, Washington. At the time of the hijacking, various members of the Air Guard discussed the possibility of being the unknown subject in this matter.
At the time of the hijacking, various members of the Air Guard discussed the possibility of being the unknown subject in this matter. advised he did not notify authorities because there appeared to be a height discrepancy between the unknown subject and He is now furnishing this information because he recently read of the Statute of Limitations running out in this matter, has recently returned to the Columbus, Ohio, area, but does not know where he lives or what he is doing
for a living. He noted that Columbus, who is now in the above mentioned unit, advised had inquired about getting back into the unit in November, 1975.
Artist's conception photographs of unknown subject stated does not
were displayed to
resemble these photographs. He advised that was practically bald back to the middle part of the head and he had light to medium complexion.
Interviewed on 12/18/7
at Dallas, Texas
File # Dallas 164-191- /4lb6 b7C
by SA
Date dictated 12/24/75
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Interviewed on 12/18/7
at Dallas, Texas
File # Dallas 164-191- /4lb6 b7C
by SA
Date dictated 12/24/75
DB Cooper-31191
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The following is a physical description of as furnished by 3

Race	white
Sex	Male
Age
Height	61 2"
Hair	Balding, sandy blond
Weight	195 - 200
Complexion	Light to medium

stated he would not be surprised if someone from the Air National Guard had not furnished name
to the FBI previously.
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DB Cooper-31192 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of ironscription
12/16/71
EARL F. WILLIAMS was contacted at his residence, 2121 North Handley, Apartment 96, and questioned regarding his knowledge of/or involvement in the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines 727
WILLIAMS was contacted at his residence, 2121 North Handley, Apartment 96, and questioned regarding his knowledge of/or involvement in the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines 727 Jet on November 24, 1971, flying out of Seattle, Washington. WILLIAMS stated that he was no way involved in such a crime and that he knew nothing of such incident, only by hearing it from news reports. WILLIAMS, stated that he does possess a pilot license for a small aircraft, but that he has never made any parachute jumps nor has he been in or near the Seattle area as long as he can remember.
WILLIAMS stated that he resides at the Fort Worth
area with , that he is employed by Papa's Pizza Parlor on Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, and that prior to this he was employed by Skelly Oil Company in Oklahoma. WILLIAMS stated that in order to verify his whereabouts on the date of November 24, 1971, his manager at his place of employment, could be contacted and that he could clear up any doubt about his attendance at work for that day .
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Name	EARL FELTON
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Name	EARL FELTON WILLIAMS
White	Male
Date of birth	June 16, 1919
Place of birth	Healdton, Oklahoma
Height	5'11"
Weight	185 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Green
Scars and marks	No easily identifiable scars, marks or tattoos
Remarks	At time of interview was wearing trifocal glasses which he states that he needs to wear at all times in order to be able to see

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Residence
Telephone Occupation Employment
Manager at place of employment Marital status Wife Social Security Number Pilot's license number
2121 North Handley, Apartment 96, Fort Worth, Texas 451-4221 Musician Papa's Pizza Parlor, Fort Worth, Texas, piano player
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486569 issued on February 5, 1958 for a single engine land aircraft issued in the name of WILLIAMS with the address of Post Office Box 227, Velma, Oklahoma.
DB Cooper-31194FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/16/71
Manager Parlor, Fort Worth, Texas, was contacted at the place of business on Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, and questioned regarding the presence and attendance at work for EARL FELTON WILLIAMS on the date of November 24, 1971.
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After a review of his personnel records advised that WILLIAMS was at attendance for the full time on November 24, 1971, from the hours of 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM on November 25, 1971. also verified that WILLIAMS was at work on the date preceeding and the date following the 24th all from the hours of 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM. stated that as far as he knows WILLIAMS has never been involved in any criminal activity and that he could not have been in the Seattle area on the date of November 24, 1971.
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DB Cooper-31195
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It is the property of the F81 and is looned to your ogency; it ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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': ' ' FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription February 2, 1978
voluntarily appeared at the Fairbanks Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. informed he had learned through friends that the FBI was attempting to locate him for interview and he was making himself available for interview, principally out of curiousity as to what the situation might be.
was informed of the identity of the inter- viewing Agent and of the intended purpose of the interview, which would be to determine his knowledge of or involvement in the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines plane on or about November 24, 1971, was furnished with a printed form (FD-395) containing a summary of his constitutional rights which he read and advised he understood. He signed a waiver of these rights and consented to interview without an attorney present.
Orient Airlines plane on or about November 24, 1971, was furnished with a printed form (FD-395) containing a summary of his constitutional rights which he read and advised he understood. He signed a waiver of these rights and consented to interview without an attorney present.
informed that during the year 1971 he attended Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California and was enrolled in
He informed that during this time period he resided at in San Francisco. He stated he was very broke at that time and he is sure that he performed no travel on or about November 24, 1971. He said records at the University might establish that he was in attendance there at that time. At any rate, he was physically present in San Francisco on that date and was not traveling in the states of Washington, Oregon or Nevada.
informed that he is employed as a
the D. B. COOPER case as a point study in He informed he per-
sonally admires the man feat very immensely. He stated he does not admire the criminal aspect of it, but the very finite planning and precision involved in COOPER's jump from the 727 jet. He stated he is a parachutist himself and is well aware of the risks involved in such a jump.
he does not admire the criminal aspect of it, but the very finite planning and precision involved in COOPER's jump from the 727 jet. He stated he is a parachutist himself and is well aware of the risks involved in such a jump.
stated he has previously been interviewed by FBI Agents in San Francisco, shortly after the crime in question. He stated he was informed by the FBI Agents they were interviewing
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File #
AN 164-59
Interviewed on
1/30/78
by SA
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all members of the American Parachuters Association, of which he was a member. He seems to recall that they asked him some of the same questions as were currently being asked of him, such as his whereabouts, his experience as a parachutist, etc.
informed that he is an alcoholic and it is quite possible that during some drunken spree he has alluded to the fact he might know the identity of D.
informed that he is an alcoholic and it is quite possible that during some drunken spree he has alluded to the fact he might know the identity of D. B. COOPER or he might even have stated that he was D. B. COOPER. He stated he cannot recall ever telling anyone this, but it is highly likely that it could have occurred. He stated that if he did make such a remark, it was during a drunken state and it was imaginary on his part with no factual meaning. He stated emphatically that he does not know the identity of the skyjacker known as D. B. COOPER, nor did he have any personal involvement in the skyjacking crime. He informed he is willing to take a polygraph examination in this regard.
The following physical description and background information was obtained during interview:
Full Name
Date of birth Place of birth Height
Weight
Hair Eyes
Social Security Number Residence
Telephone Number Employment
Prior Arrests
Military Service
5' 11" 175 pounds
Brown
Hazel
Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska. Fairbanks, Alaska,
Fairbanks, Alaska
California; states charge was later dismissed U.
Weight
Hair Eyes
Social Security Number Residence
Telephone Number Employment
Prior Arrests
Military Service
5' 11" 175 pounds
Brown
Hazel
Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska. Fairbanks, Alaska,
Fairbanks, Alaska
California; states charge was later dismissed U. S. Navy ? , obtaining rank
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Prior Employments
Hobbies Son Self-employed during and 1968 as manufacturer and experimentation expert in the modification of parachutes ; Defense
, Department in Vietnam as technician representative conducted parachute experi - ments for Lockheed and Brand X Sport parachute jumping,
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FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70]
Date of transcription
12/7/73
New York, was interviewed and after being advised of the identities of the interviewing Agents and that this interview concerned his writing to the Buffalo FBI Office regarding information on how to play the D. B. Cooper game, he provided the following information:
advised that he saw a newspaper article about the Northwest Airlines highjacking in the local paper the "Tonawanda News.
Cooper game, he provided the following information:
advised that he saw a newspaper article about the Northwest Airlines highjacking in the local paper the "Tonawanda News." advised he did not have a copy of this article presently but the article stated that if a reader wished to help find any $20 bills used in the ransom that the reader merely was to contact his nearest FBI Office for a list of the serial numbers of the $20 bills in question. stated that the "Tonawanda News" referred to finding this ransom money as the "D. B. Cooper Game."
The following description of obtained through observation and interview:
was

Race	White
Sex	Male
Date of Birth
Height	5 4W
Weight	135 pounds
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Hazel

Interviewed on, 12/4/73
Town of Tonawanda, N.Y. File # Buffalo 164-46-3/
SA
by SA
Dote diclated 12/6/73
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date
12/22/71
PETER ANTHONY PARLO, Apt. #3-F, Broadwood Manor Apts., after having been advised of certain of his Constitutional rights and having waived these rights by executing a written Waiver of Rights form (FD-395), advised as follows:
Last October he was feeling very despondent because of increasingly serious financial problems, a health problem, and just didn't "give a damn." Several years ago he obtained a $20,000.00 personal loan from an individual now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he still owed a balance of $5,000.00 on this loan.
Shortly before leaving the Elmira, N.Y. area by car on 10/12/71, he deposited a bad check in the amount of $5,000.00 to his checking account, and then after "cleaning out" all his local bank accounts he left this area.
00 to his checking account, and then after "cleaning out" all his local bank accounts he left this area.
He drove to Las Vegas where he repaid the $5,000.00 loan balance, and stayed in that city for about 1-12 weeks. His acquaintance there had not threatened him or otherwise applied any pressure to him re repaying the balance of this loan. This acquaintance did refer him to another person in Phoenix, Arizona who would give him a job, and so he drove to the Phoenix area.
He possessed a number of credit cards in his own name, including an American Express card, and sometimes he paid cash where he stayed and sometimes he charged on his American Express card. He had completely "kicked over all traces, " and used his own name everywhere he went.
He decided not to take the job in Phoenix, but stayed in the Phoenix-Scottsdale, Ariz. area for about 1} weeks before returning to Las Vegas. He went back and forth between Las Vegas and Phoenix on several occasions.
When questioned concerning his specific whereabouts on 11/24/71, PARLO advised he knows that he spent Thanksgiving Day at the Carefree
When questioned concerning his specific whereabouts on 11/24/71, PARLO advised he knows that he spent Thanksgiving Day at the Carefree Inn, Carefree, Ariz. as he recalls having eaten Thanksgiving dinner there.
On 12/21/71 at Horseheads, N.Y.
File #
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusione 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-31200He believes that he checked into the Carefree Inn on the night of 11/24/71, spent two nights there, and checked out on 11/26/71. He exhibited his American Express credit card when he first registered at the Carefree Inn and stated that he planned to charge his expenses, but when he checked out he decided to pay cash and recalls paying his motel room and meals bill with a $100.00 bill.
Although he cannot recall exactly where he was on 11/24/71, the day before Thanksgiving, he is certain that he had spent the preceeding few days in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, and might have been registered at
Although he cannot recall exactly where he was on 11/24/71, the day before Thanksgiving, he is certain that he had spent the preceeding few days in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, and might have been registered at the Motel 66.
Whenever he was in the Phoenix area he spent a lot of his time at the North Bank Lounge, 5050 North 40th. St., and he became well acquainted with one ( LNU), at the North Bank whose home telephone number is . He might have seen (LNU) on 11/24/71, but does not remember. -
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When specifically questioned if he had travelled to any other area of the United States while he was gonn, PARLO stated that at some unrecalled time in November, 1971, he drove to the northern part of California for the purpose of visiting Calif. After arriving home, and
in that area, he telephonically contacted learned from
himself to
He did not identify
He spent that night in nearby Redding, Calif. at the Ponderosa Inn, and then drove back to Phoenix visiting Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe enroute.
at the Ponderosa Inn, and then drove back to Phoenix visiting Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe enroute.
After just knocking around for almost two months, he decided to come home, and drove back to Horseheads arriving here on the evening of 12/13/71.
He has arranged through his mother for a $5,000.00 loan from his sister so that he can make good the fraudulent check he deposited before leaving twon last October, and his attorney is attempting to persuade the bank not to press any criminal charges.
The following physical description and background data Was obtained through interrogation and personal observation:
DB Cooper-31201
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White Male
American
Age 48 Born 6/2/23, at Elmira, N.Y. 6 feet 165 lbs. Education: one year college
Medium build
Gray hair, parted on the left Hazel eyes
Swarthy, well-tanned dark complexion SSAN 092-14-8049
Military service: U.S. Air Force, 1942-1945 (aerial gunner in bombers, denied any jumping experience)
Occupation: self-employed accountant Scars: 12"
Air Force, 1942-1945 (aerial gunner in bombers, denied any jumping experience)
Occupation: self-employed accountant Scars: 12" operational scan on right side Arrest history: none known or admitted Relatives: Wife: Father: LOUIS PARLO, deceased
Mrs. LOUIS (MARY F. ) PARLO, SR.
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Remarks: PARLO wearing full sideburns extending to lower ear level and extending into cheek area; wearing mustache which he stated was grown within past week; heavy smoker of cigarettes (Benson & Hedges filter tip 100s)
During this interview PARLO was wearing bifocal regular eyeglasses, and stated he was far-sighted to an unknown degree. He advised he also owns a pair of prescription sunglasses which he exhibited; these glasses were horn-rimmed with a gold metal bar across the top, not wrap-arounds.
At the time of this interview PARLO furnished specimens of his signature, and voluntarily posed for Polaroid photographs wearing his regular glasses and his prescription sunglasses.
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interview PARLO furnished specimens of his signature, and voluntarily posed for Polaroid photographs wearing his regular glasses and his prescription sunglasses.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Ga., advised ,
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Number
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is male 5'10" tall, medium build, sandy hair, light complexion with a deep suntan.
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stated that he saw and has not seen him since. told
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that
fits the general description of the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane in November, 1971; and there has been tal": among hijacker. tion frou who was probably
that was probably the is getting his informa-
since
said that
he might be considered a good suspect in the hijacking.
On
12/6/71
Ga .
File #
SV 164-20
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Date dictated
12/7/71
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-31203 SV 164-29
stated that on the afternoon of December 6, 1971, that
received information
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stated that on the afternoon of December 6, 1971, that
received information
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FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/13/71
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him that might be the individual who hijacked the Northwest Airlines plane in November, 1971. stated that generally fits the description given in the newspaper for the hijacker, and since he is stated he knows nothing further concerning this matter.

Interviewed on	/ecm Date dictated 12/7/71
by SA

Ga.
File #
SV 164-29
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12/7/71
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164-21-1-9FD-302 (REV.
Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
164-21-1-9FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/13/71
Ga., advised that he and has known
since that time.
worked together closely and
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stated that two or three weeks ago he telephoned
On 12/7/71 at
Ga.
File #
SV 164-29
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by SA
Date dictated
12/7/71
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About two weeks ago stating that
received a telephone call
stated he learned that said that He is about
is also
known as 2
5'10" tall; 165 to 170 pounds; sandy-brown hair trimmed neatly in a flat-top style; smooth, deeply-tanned complexion; overall clean-cut, neat appearance.
stated that to him that fit the description of the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane in November, 1971, and that probably hijacked this plane.
stated that to him that fit the description of the hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane in November, 1971, and that probably hijacked this plane. believes is capable of this hijacking.
mentioned
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tas contacted at the home of b6 b7C Colorado.
He stated that he had been in Walla Walla, Washington with telephone number on Thanksgiving, November 25, 1971. He said that the next day he went to Montana where he stayed with 
He stated he left the
residence December 2, 1971, and drove to Colorado, stopping one night at Provo, Utah where he slept in his truck. added that he had also made other trips between Walla Walla, Washington and Montana but that the dates were vague and he could not specifically fix the times ..
first claimed that he knew no one with any parachuting experience and that his family was made up of farmers only so it would be unlikely that any of them would know
first claimed that he knew no one with any parachuting experience and that his family was made up of farmers only so it would be unlikely that any of them would know anything about parachuting. He was asked specifically whether any knew anything about parachutes and parachute jumping and answered that they did
not.
When asked about the
after a great deal of deliberation stated he believed that and he stated that
.
When asked if he had been talking about plane hijacking to anyone, responded that he had been angered Colorado when signing up
and had told her in a response to a question about his prior employment that he stated he also
recalled mentioning in a joking matter to
referring to the hijacking.
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Interviewed on
12/7/71
al
Colorado
File #
DN 164-98
-52
Dale dicialed
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of
He was asked specifically what made him think as a suspect and he
Und or 164-21-7007
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of
He was asked specifically what made him think as a suspect and he stated only because stated he did not was forgotten
know why the fact that by him before during the conversation.
advised that he had not seen for about eight veans and that at that time in San Mateo, California and had been trying to get into the California Highway Patrol. He noted that had gotten into trouble in San Mateo. ·
He described
as being a White, male, American, late 20s to early 30s, 6'1", 180 to 200, medium build. went on to say that the artist composite drawing of the hijacker of the plane in Washington did not look like anyone known to him.
He said that he had seen Missoula, Montana "Times" that the hijacker wrote a letter from Oakdale, California to one of the Reno. Nevada newpapers which said · He said this made him think of as possibly the hijacker.
He noted that was
from Portland, Oregon to Salem, Oregon the last time he had heard,
. He denied any further knowledge of the crime and stated that he himself knew nothing about parachute jumping, the crime or activities
He denied any further knowledge of the crime and stated that he himself knew nothing about parachute jumping, the crime or activities of He stated he also knows nothing of anyone parachute jumping near , Montana November 25, 1971, or any other time.
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Description of as obtained through observation and interview is as follows:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Nationality	American
Date of birth
Height	Claims 5'10" (appears 5'8")
Weight	Claims 200 (appears heavier)
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
Characteristics	Pot belly, round face rough speaking voice unkept appearance

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DB Cooper-31213
3.F9302 (REV, 11-27-70)
Dale of transcription January 31, 1972
Wyoming, advised that he had first seen the artist's sketch of the hijacker in the "Salt Lake City Tribune.
F9302 (REV, 11-27-70)
Dale of transcription January 31, 1972
Wyoming, advised that he had first seen the artist's sketch of the hijacker in the "Salt Lake City Tribune." His first reaction to the sketch had been that it was a good likeness to of Salt Lake City, Utah.
advised that in 1954
Salt Lake City, Utah.
sometime later in 1954 and had joined the U. S. Navy. While in the Navy he was an recalled that had received parachute jump training while in the Navy. could recall no further details regarding Navy life.
After
1957.
had gone to work for Salt Lake City, Utah, had moved to
At this time,
2 Wyoming, and had lost contact activities
with He knew nothing regarding from 1957 until approximately two years ago, 1969. At this time he had seen in a bar in Salt Lake City, name not recalled. had informed that he had changed his name to and was engaged in
had given the impression that he had a pilot's license. stated that he could recall no further details regarding and since this time he has had
no contact with
furnished the following description of
I
Name
later changed
to
Race
Sex
White Male
Age
Height
Weight
5 feet 9 inches 165 pounds
Interviewed on
regarding and since this time he has had
no contact with
furnished the following description of
I
Name
later changed
to
Race
Sex
White Male
Age
Height
Weight
5 feet 9 inches 165 pounds
Interviewed on
1/26/72
of
Wyoming
File #
DN 164-98-68
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1/28/72
by
Dale dictated
DB Cooper-31214
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents ore nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
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Hair Eyes Characteristics
Sandy brown Possibly hazel, or light High forchead, sharp nose, squeaky voice, reddish comolexion Recalls that in Salt Lake City by name of (last name unrecalled),
address unknown
stated that if he should recall any additional information regarding contact the FBI. he would immediately b7C
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/19/72
was interviewed in the office of the Sky Marshal, Stapleton International Airport, Denver, Colorado, and at the outset of this
70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/19/72
was interviewed in the office of the Sky Marshal, Stapleton International Airport, Denver, Colorado, and at the outset of this interview was advised that he was not under arrest but the FBI was interested in background information, since he had purchased an airline ticket under the name of
- He pointed out he was more than willing to cooperate with the FBI in this matter.
Number
furnished a in which he indicated that he was born
drivers license
, and is a white male, five feet nine inches tall, 175 pounds, hazel eyes, Auburn hair.
He advised he purchased a ticket at Houston, Texas, on the morning of this date for Texas International Flight 980 which left Houston at 8:00 a.m. and at this time he exhibited a copy of this ticket which had Serial Number b6 b7C
stated that he is and was traveling to Denver, Colorado,
in Denver. He advised he currently resides at Texas,
phone
He said he formerly resided at and that this is the address
stated
he is known as
and at this time furnished
which
indicated it was listed to He stated when he made a reservation with Texas International to fly from Houston to Denver he gave
this is the address
stated
he is known as
and at this time furnished
which
indicated it was listed to He stated when he made a reservation with Texas International to fly from Houston to Denver he gave them his name as and they asked him for the initial of his first name which he gave as 
Interviewed on
1/11/72
ol Denver, Colorado
File #
DENVER 164-98 -60
SA WILLIAM J. MALONE (WJM: sjk)
SA Die
Date dictated
1/13/72
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advised he has and that in late November he was in Chicago, Illinois,
. He further stated he
Texas, until
and also , pointed out he was in the U.S. Navy
He could not recall his military
service number. He also pointed out that
, reside in . Texas, but he did not know their current address. further furnished identification from which indicated that he had
· said he had read about the sky-jacking incident in Portland, had no information concerning this
further furnished identification from which indicated that he had
· said he had read about the sky-jacking incident in Portland, had no information concerning this matter and knew no one by the name of D.B. COOPER. He pointed out if the FBI wanted any other information concerning him he could be located at his Texas, residence and he would be once again more than willing to cooperate with the FBI.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
4/14/72
Colorado Springs, Colorado, advised that
a check of the records for a listing either as month of November, 1971, for a
failed to reflect during the .
stated he was during November. 1971, and is unfamiliar
with the name
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Interviewed on 4/4/72
at Colorado Springs, Colorado,
File # Denver 164-98 -90
by SA
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CW
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DB Cooper-31218
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
164.81.2785 FD-302 [REV. 1 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dale of transcription, 4/14/72
Dublin House Restaurant, 6385 North Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, advised that at the Dublin House Restaurant during November of 1971, and that a check of her employment records failed to reflect anyone with the first name of being employed at during November of 1971. noted that the name is unfamiliar to her and she is not familiar with any .
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Interviewed on
4/4/72
Colorado Springs, Colorado
ile # Denver 164-98 - 9 /
by
SA
CW
Date dictated
4/11/72
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DB Cooper-31219
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-81-37-84. 9 FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 
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Date of transcription
4/14/72
Roman Villa Restaurant,
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 
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Date of transcription
4/14/72
Roman Villa Restaurant, 3005 North Nevada, Colorado Springs, Colorado, advised that
of the Roman Villa Restaurant during November of 19/1.
advised that at the Roman Villa Restaurant, then, November, 1971, or now by the name
1 and noted that for the restaurant.
advised that she is not familiar with the name
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Interviewed on
4/4/72
Colorado Springs, Colorado,
File #
Denver 164-98 - 92
by SA
ECW
Date dictated
4/11/72
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DB Cooper-31220
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; Il und ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-61-278€=FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
4/12/72
, Colorado Springs, Colorado,
advised that a check of the records for failed to reveal either at the during November of 1971, by the name of or anything similar to this name.
Date of transcription
4/12/72
, Colorado Springs, Colorado,
advised that a check of the records for failed to reveal either at the during November of 1971, by the name of or anything similar to this name.
advised that the name
was unfamiliar to her. also stated that she is unfamiliar with
" and recalls no salesman for that company inquiring at the
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Interviewed on
3/30/72
Colorado Springs, Colorado
File #
Denver 164-98 - 88
by
SA
CW
Date dictated
4/6/72
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DB Cooper-31221
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, Il is the properly of the FBI and is loaned do your magency; il and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
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164-81-2707 FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
4/14/72
Colorado Springs, Colorado, advised that a check of the records for failed to reflect a listing during the month of November, 1971, for a either as
·
advised during November, 1971, and the is unfamiliar to him nor is he
name familiar with .
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Interviewed on 4/4/72 aš Colorado Springs, Colorado
File #
Denver 164-98 - 89
by SA
CW
Dale dictated
4/11/72
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This
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Interviewed on 4/4/72 aš Colorado Springs, Colorado
File #
Denver 164-98 - 89
by SA
CW
Dale dictated
4/11/72
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is tooned to your agency: il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-21 ====- DB Cooper-31222 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
437
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of transcriplion April 3, 1973
Junction, advised that he is
2 Grand
in the Grand Junction area and as such travels extensively throughout the western states promoting
was provided a photograph of ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY and identified the photograph as a good likeness of HARTLEY.
was shown the artist's conception of DAN COOPER and advised that he did not believe HARTLEY to be identical to COOPER. stated that he first met HARTLEY in Grand Junction, Colorado, about one year ago, and that HARTLEY was sent to the Grand Junction area by Tonopah, Nevada, or Beattey, Nevada. stated that at the time he was busy with name not provided, who had allegedly an
and HARTLEY had heard of the machine and
stated that at the time he was busy with name not provided, who had allegedly an
and HARTLEY had heard of the machine and came to Grand Junction to investigate the matter.
advised that HARTLEY's present where- abouts were unknown and that he had left the Grand Junction area and was allegedly returning to the Tonopas, Nevada, area to put together some money to put stated that HARTLEY himself has no money and would have to obtain any money from interested investors.
stated he has known HARTLEY for one year when he came to the Grand Junction area and parked the mobile home at the residence and that prior to July, 1972, he assumed HARTLEY to be in the Las Vegas or Tonopas, Nevada, areas.
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Interviewed on 3/22/73 al Grand Junction, Colorado File # Denver 164-98-1501
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Dote dicloled
3/28/73
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DB Cooper-31223
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI It is the properly of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency. il ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
164-81-445-
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il ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
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further advised that the artist's concent of DAN COOPER resembled who
Nevada, for the past seven to eight years. was described as a veteran, 5'3" tall, 225 pounds, partially bald, and
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DB Cooper-31224 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
437
Date of transcription,
April 2, 1973
residence,
was contacted at her Grand Junction,
Colorado, and disclosed as follows:
advised that in July of 1972 she had met A. C. HARTLEY, who was identical to the photograph shown, and who was known under the name of "AGE." HARTLEY was made known to by had appeared at of Grand Junction, Colorado, HARTLEY in July of 1972 and was interested in a machine for which was supposed to have in production. HARTLEY was also interested in HARELEY was described as well versed in and jargon but a person with little money of his own.
and is employed
throughout the western slope HARTLEY was not at his residence in Rangley, Colorado, one week ago when visited the residence which
and is employed
throughout the western slope HARTLEY was not at his residence in Rangley, Colorado, one week ago when visited the residence which was the home of Rangelv. Colorado.
HARTLEY is not identical to who was staying at the in Grand Junction and whom the Mesa County Sheriff's Office has been looking for on a charge of HARTLEY does know people in Louisana; however, advised that she was not aware of HARTLEY's having been in the Louisiana area for six or seven months. HARTLEY at one time had stated he was a paratrooper but never mentioned any recent jumps or if he was interested in jumping. HARTLEY alleged to have a current pilot's license; however, advised she had not seen the license and could not identify the license further. HARTLEY traveled extensively to research mining claims especially gold, silver, and uranium.
Interviewed on 3/21/73 u_Grand Junction, Coloradofile # Denver 164-98 -
149
by SA
Dote dictated
3/27/73
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DB Cooper-31225
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency, il and its contents ore not to be distributed
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency, il and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
16:1-81-4658
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advised that she had accompanied HARTLEY, after first meeting him in July of 1972, to the Delta, Montrose area where they investigated and later in Fairplay, Colorado, had also investigated . In August or September of 1972, she was with HARTLEY in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico, investigating
advised that had developed and that is why HARTLEY had come to the Grand Junction, area. stated
she has not known HARTLEY to be in Washington or Oregon but that lived in California and he is HARTLEY's daughter and
grandson were victims of a recent murder in California, names and places unknown to
stated at the time she rented the budget rent-a-car in Grand Junction, she took the car to Salt Lake City, Utah, and was accompanied by HARTLEY who went to contact people with in the Salt Lake area. advised she never met the people contacted by HARTLEY, she allegedly stayed in the car or with in the Salt Lake City area.
advised she never met the people contacted by HARTLEY, she allegedly stayed in the car or with in the Salt Lake City area.
advised that she had never seen hand guns in the possession of HARTLEY and that while in Grand Junction HARTLEY used a credit card under the name of (First Name Unknown) allegedly was and his function was to pay for the research expenses in looking over the
advised that to her knowledge HARTLEY had taken a bus from Rangely to Salt Lake City and was going to Old Mexico to check out some mining claims.
advised she did not know the date HARTLEY rented the room from the in Rangely, Colorado, and she was not aware of how HARTLEY paid
DB Cooper-31226
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for the room at the residence.
stated that the motor home belonged to HARTLEY and that she assumed a bank in Phoenix, Arizona, had repossessed the motor home and that HARTLEY did all of his banking at the same bank. advised she did not know the name of the bank.
advised the photograph displayed of HARTLEY was a good likeness of HARTLEY and that HARTLEY was not an old acquaintance
advised the photograph displayed of HARTLEY was a good likeness of HARTLEY and that HARTLEY was not an old acquaintance of .
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DB Cooper-31227 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
933
Date of Iranscription,
3/8/78
following information:
furnished the b6 b7C
She works for and has home phone
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She is of ROBERT WESLEY JONES b6 b7C
PHILIP RACKSTRAW, who was recently discovered as a murder victim.
PHIL RACKSTRAW
PHILIP never adopted JONES and JONES is his true name, although he always used the last name of RACKSTRAW in school and when he went into the Army.
She realizes that a murder warrant has been issued against JONES for the murder of stepfather, but she will await the verdict of the court before deciding as to his guilt.
She denied any knowledge that ROBERT is identical to "D . B. COOPER", but she recalled that during the fall of 1971, ROBERT was just "floating around" because he was being sought on some fraud warrant out of Alabama.
COOPER", but she recalled that during the fall of 1971, ROBERT was just "floating around" because he was being sought on some fraud warrant out of Alabama. (Houston County, Dothan, Alabama) He intentionally did not keep his exact whereabouts known to his family.
She realizes D. B. COOPER had a knowledge of navigation and of parachuting and ROBERT is highly skilled at both. She believed he received his commercial flying license some time inthe fall of 1971, because at Christmas, 1971,
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She recalled that it was about this time that he worked for some real estate firm in the Los Angeles area and part of his work was the promotion of some land in Oregon, back in an area so remote that there were no roads and ROBERT had to fly prospects in there to see the land.
Interviewed on 3/3/78 al California File # SC 164-50 cuis Gb6
SE 164-81-78126
by
Date dictated 3/3/78
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31228 SC 164-50
When he first got out of the Army, in June, 1971, he first traveled around the south, for about a month, before he came back home to California. He stayed with his mom for a while and then when he heard he was wanted in Alabama he moved in with her for awhile. He then moved down to the San Jose area and from there he went to San Fernando to work for the real estate company. He seemed to have money and he frequently rented airplanes. He was always a pretty good "spender", but she has no recollection of his having any unusual amount of money during the fall of 1971. He got his real estate license when he moved to San Jose, she thought, although the land promotion firm that hired him was in San Fernando. She does not recall the name of the girlfriend he had for a short time in the San Jose area, but it was her recollection California. b6
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, until after 1971.
She does not recall the name of the girlfriend he had for a short time in the San Jose area, but it was her recollection California. b6
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, until after 1971.
In a recent conversation she had
ROBERT, the murder accusation against ROBERT because on one occasion
not surprised at
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DB Cooper-31229
2ED-30% (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
1/15/76
Virginia. advised she
when they
were both advised that that when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interviewed her in regards to Day, 1971, she advised them has since advised
on Thanksgiving . She advised that on or about the
advised that
advised that
had told
that
advised
Interviewed on 1/5/76 at
Virginia
File #
Richmond 164-74
SA
1/9/76
by
Date dictated 84
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DB Cooper-31230
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.
164.01.00 6 0
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had told
had advised that he
advised she was
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had told
had advised that he
advised she was under the impression
that when
advised she has been told that
is very nervous
advised that
had advised him that
She advised that
further advised that
telephonically
contacted
advised that
has told her that
further advised that it is her understanding feel that
that
who was an who used to reside in
advised that
telephone number is
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DB Cooper-31231 RH 164-74
advised that
has stated to
She further advised has
that since
stated that
told her that she
had advised
.
further stated that
told her
that she
stated that
further advised that
had told her that
the
advised that she could not recall what this is supposed to be, but she does recall
further advised that very calm, cool, and collective individual
is a
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DB Cooper-31232 RH 164-74
She further advised she would be in fear of her life if found out that she was talking
collective individual
is a
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She further advised she would be in fear of her life if found out that she was talking to the FBI in regards to this and requested that her identity be made a secret at this time.
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AIRTEL
3/9/78
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle dated 3/6/78. Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of FD 302's reflecting interviews with
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Lead to follow up on issuance of suspect's flying licenses with FAA is being left up to the office of origin. This data is reportedly available from the FAA General Aviation District Office, Oakland, California.
LEAD:
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Will check with California Department of Real Estate, 714 P Street, to determine dates in the fall of 1971, that they dealt with suspect as a real estate salesman and obtain pertinent residence addresses during October - December, 1971. He registered as ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, born 10/16/43, at Cleveland, Ohio.
714 P Street, to determine dates in the fall of 1971, that they dealt with suspect as a real estate salesman and obtain pertinent residence addresses during October - December, 1971. He registered as ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, born 10/16/43, at Cleveland, Ohio.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
22Seattle (Encl. 6) 3-Sacramento
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SENICHED	INDEXED.
SERIALIZED	FILED
MAR 1	1 1978

FBI-+SEATTI
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DB Cooper-31234FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
933
Date of transcription
3/8/78
Stockton Police Department,
furnished the following information:
On March 6, 1978, while ROBERT WESLEY JONES was making a court appearance he had a brief conversation with
asked JONES when he was at Ft. Cronkite and JONES replied in 1968. advised that there was no Miranda warning given and no questioning was made concerning the D. B. COOPER hijacking.
are attempting to clear up their explosives case and have told JONES that they are not interested in prosecuting him on the explosives case, but just want to clear their cases. On this basis he has been talking to them.
are attempting to clear up their explosives case and have told JONES that they are not interested in prosecuting him on the explosives case, but just want to clear their cases. On this basis he has been talking to them.
He remarked that the FBI was looking for him on the Felton Quarry burglary or how the explosives were used but they never came to see him. He admitted that he was acquainted with of the Quarry, but denied involvement in the theft.
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at Stockton, California
File #
SC 164-50
SE 164-81
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Date dictoted
3/7/78
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and ils contents ore nol to be distributed outside your agency.
164-31-73++FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
933.
Date of franscription,
3/8/78
Police Department, furnished the following information:
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While returning ROBERT WESLEY JONES, also known as Robert Wesley Rackstraw, from New York to California, on March 3, 1978, he listened when JONES mentioned the "D.
Date of franscription,
3/8/78
Police Department, furnished the following information:
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While returning ROBERT WESLEY JONES, also known as Robert Wesley Rackstraw, from New York to California, on March 3, 1978, he listened when JONES mentioned the "D. B. COOPER" case. JONES had earlier refused to sign a rights and waiver form.
JONES mentioned that he was one of 1500 men who were members of the Green Berets and who had the requisite Skills to pull off the COOPER caper. JONES claimed the FBI interviewed all 1500 of them and left the inference he had been cleared of any involvement.
JONES furnished no other information of value but his attitude during the entire time was that he was vehemently against the "system", or "establishment".
It is noted that JONES had been forced to resign from the Army about five months before the hijack took place.
Interviewed on 3/6/78
at Stockton, California
File #
SC 164-50
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by
Data dictated
3/6/78
DB Cooper-31236
This document conlains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; , il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; , il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-01-700FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
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Denver, telephone number was disnlaved a photo- stated bore
graph of a "good" resemblance to the invididual who skvjacked the Northwest Orient nlane. She stated due to the length of time that has passed since the skviacking, she could not positively state whether was this individual, but noter part of her problem was due to the haziness of the photogranh.
She stated the receding hairline and the ears of 
appeared to be identical, but she was somewhat troubled by the roundness of the face and the broadness of the nose.
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Interviewed on,
4/29/75
af Denver, Colorado
Flie #
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Date dictated.
4/30/75
DB Cooper-31237
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: il and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
* U.S. GPO: 1974-555-294 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/20/71
Oklahoma, was advised of the identities of the interviewing Agents and that he was to be questioned in connection with the hijacking of a Northwestern Airlines flight on November 24, 1971. He was warned of his rights by SA and he stated he understood his rights. He waived them, as shown on an executed Warning and Waiver form.
furnished the following information:
He stated that when he had been interviewed by the FBI in Farmington, New Mexico, he had just awakened from a sound sleep and he had not realized he had told them that he had left Peoria, Illinois, on November 23, 1971. He stated in actuality he had departed Peoria, Illinois, on November 18, 1971, and arrived in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, the same day. He did not leave LeFlore County until November 28, 1971, when he traveled to Farmington, New Mexico.
He did not leave LeFlore County until November 28, 1971, when he traveled to Farmington, New Mexico. stated he plans to remain at his home for approximately one month before leaving again to work.
consented to have his photograph taken and he was photographed.
During the interview it was noted that has blue eyes.
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164-56-38 DB Cooper-31238
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property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: it and its contents are not lo be distribuled ouiside your agency.
164-56-38 DB Cooper-31238
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
3/17/78
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and interviewed at his residence and provided the fol- lowing information:
advised that on Saturday, March 11, 1978, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a male individual called his residence with the following information:
"I am a friend of Jack (Dick) Cofeldt (phonetic) who I understand is a friend of yours. is circulating your (or a) letter around Hollywood and trying to implicate you in the D. B. Cooper crime."
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at this time told the caller he did not know a JACK or DICK COFELDT and in attempting to ques- tion the caller as to his identity was told that he would not identify himself and in fact stated it was not impor- tant for to know who he was, only that he was warning him about the letter that was cur- rently circulating around Hollywood.
at this time stated that had contacted him in Toledo, Ohio, during the summer of 1977 and represented himself as UNITED PRODUCTION
at this time stated that had contacted him in Toledo, Ohio, during the summer of 1977 and represented himself as UNITED PRODUCTION LIMITED, 3921 Deervale Drive, Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, and was trying to make a docu- mentary film or movie about the D. B. COOPER hijacking. that he had approval of NORTHWEST AIRLINES and would like him to be a consultant for the movie so that it could be as authentic as possible.
at that time advised that he would consider such an endeavor but would have to give it additional thought and in fact he immediately contacted NORTHWEST AIRLINES in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he learned that NORTHWEST AIRLINES was not cooperating in such an endeavor and in fact was very much against the making of such a film or movie.
Montana
File #
BT #164-26-330
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Dale dictated
3/14/78
DB Cooper-31239
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the property of The FBI and is looned to your agency; il ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogency.
it is the property of The FBI and is looned to your agency; il ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogency.
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Interviewed an
3/13/78FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 
Dale of transcription, 3/30/78
Otero Mills, north of Alamogordo, New Mexico, furnished the following information:
He generally keeps employment records five years and, therefore, anything beyond that would be very shallow. He stated that worked for this company two or three different times and was last employed here in October, 1977.
In reviewing his sketchy records, noted that was employed here in 1971, however, left this employment on April 24, 1971 and was therefore not employed with this company on November 24, 1971. He recalled that when left here approximately five months ago, he was going to work for a company in Texas. He only socialized with on one occasion and related that is an Anglo, a close family man and a very responsible individual. The last time he was employed here he was and
added that is also employed with this company.
He only socialized with on one occasion and related that is an Anglo, a close family man and a very responsible individual. The last time he was employed here he was and
added that is also employed with this company.
He knows nothing about hobbies or outside activities other than the fact that he is a hunter and fisher- man and could not recall if was ever in the military service. As far as he knows, is still residing in Cloudcroft, New Mexico and doesn't know if he is employed or not.
viewed a copy of an artist's conception of the unknown subject in this matter and stated that this photograph was completely unfamiliar to him; and in his opinion, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to He
added that is a much younger individual.
felt that is probably from the Farmington, New Mexico area inasmuch as he was previously employed there as well as in Reserve, New Mexico. To his knowledge, is not a pilot and he always exhibited a good attitude in his work.
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Interviewed on 3/23/78
ot Alamogordo, New Mexico File
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Interviewed on 3/23/78
ot Alamogordo, New Mexico File
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Dale dicloled 3/24/78
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DB Cooper-31241 FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dote of Ironscription
3/29/78
A confidential source furnished the following information:
A third party had advised that
was identical with D.B. COOPER, the individual who hijacked an airplane in Washington on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971.
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is described as
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interviewed on 3/27/78 af Little Rock, Arkansas
File #
LR 164-22
84
SA_G. EARL SHAW
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Dole dictated
3/28/78
DB Cooper-31242
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency; .
EARL SHAW
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Dole dictated
3/28/78
DB Cooper-31242
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency; .. il and ils contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
164-81-7827 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
5/17/78
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telephone number was interviewed at her residence, at which time she advised that after reading an article in "The Star," a nationwide supermarket newspaper, concerning the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines, Flight 350, from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971, it reminded her of an individual she had known several years previously. She advised that this individual was a , a white male, possibly part Canadian, 6'1" tall, 175 pounds, medium build, who would now be approximately 46 years of age. She stated that he had a fair complexion and medium brown hair.
She advised that in was an employee of the Bankers Life Insurance Company, New Castle, Pa., and followed up on telephone leads in order to She stated that he and (phonetic) , of Butler, Pa.
, and followed up on telephone leads in order to She stated that he and (phonetic) , of Butler, Pa., resided with her from approximately January, 1963, until March, 1963, when he moved to San Francisco, California, was giving him difficulty at that time.
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She stated that She stated that the last she knew, he was working for the Queens Vacuum Cleaner Company in San Francisco. Sho stated that she was doing telephone solicitation for the insurance company, and he came by her residence to pick up the leads, and this is how they became acquainted. She stated that during conversations over the years, she learned that he was apparently part Canadian and had been raised in Northern Michigan, and was used to living in the woods. She stated that at no time did he express an interest in airplanes, but indicated at one time, he had been a frogman in the Navy. She stated that as she recalls, he indicated he was assigned to the Wilkinson FM Division.
She stated that he did drink socially, but was definitely not an alcoholic.
She stated that as she recalls, he indicated he was assigned to the Wilkinson FM Division.
She stated that he did drink socially, but was definitely not an alcoholic. She further advised that ho smoked Lucky Brand cigarettes. She stated that he did not have an accent, wore his hair short, and had a slight swagger to his walk.
Interviewed on 5/9/78 a Grove City, Pa.
File piecsburgh 164-93
by SA
Date dictated 5/15/78 b6
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She stated that she advised she had no idea as to his current whereabouts or anyone who would be able to locate him at this time.
She reiterated that he had a fair complexion, medium brown hair, and would be approximately 46 years of age at the present time.
DB Cooper-31244FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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11-27-70)
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Honolulu, Hawaii, phone of JACK BRYANT COFFELT (now deceased), advised that photos of BRYANT COFFELT as obtained by SA C. ROBERT STRANGER of the Los Angeles Division of the FBI were similar in appearance, but she did not think the individuals in the photographs were identical to JACK COFFELT. She advised that JACK COFFELT always wore horn-rimmed glasses as compared to the regular frame glasses as displayed in the one photograph; and in addition, JACK COFFELT did not display the smoking mannerism of having his cigarette dangling from his lips at center mouth as depicted in the other photograph.
She further advised she still has one photo of JACK COFFELT somewhere which she has displayed to the FBI in Honolulu in the past, and she will make it available again for comparative purposes. She stated, however, she will not allow the photograph to be reproduced.
A comparison of this photograph of JACK COFFELT with that of the Bureau artist's conception of "D. B. COOPER" in early 1977 would lead an observer to conclude that the two individuals are not identical.
COOPER" in early 1977 would lead an observer to conclude that the two individuals are not identical.
stated she has recently moved, and the photo is in her personal possession somewhere, and she will attempt to locate it for additional comparative purposes.
provided a five-page handwritten
letter , California, in which matters concerning JACK COFFELT were discussed. She advised as the letter explains, much of the contents of the letter pertained to a book which COFFELT had written advised that
with regard to the efforts of one of JACK COFFELT's, to obtain the rights to the book written by COFFELT so that the book could be published and subsequently made into a movie. further advised that the letter also 164-81-7927
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Interviewad on 5/19/78 Honolulu, Hawaii at	File #	HN 164-85
by SA Date dicialed
	5/23/78

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SA Date dicialed
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ALS CROLLATALL.CAR FD-102 (Rev. 10-11-63)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
9/17/75
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El Paso,
Texas, was interviewed at the Chamizal National Memorial, U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 800 San Marcial, where he is employed
by Special Agent (SA)
who immediately identified himself as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) .
was advised of the purpose of this interview and volun- tarily furnished the following information:
On September 10, 1975, he read the article in the El Paso Times, captioned "Suspected Skyjacker Calls Similarity 'Kind of Scary'" with date line, Washington, which reflected that an acquaintance of his, might possibly be identical with D. B. COOPER, the airline hijacker who parachuted with $200,000 ransom money from a Northwest Orient, 727 Jet on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, and was.
COOPER, the airline hijacker who parachuted with $200,000 ransom money from a Northwest Orient, 727 Jet on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, and was. never seen again.
On September 10, or September 11, 1975, he attempted to contact through and eventually wwho stated that
spoke with "they" were having a hard time remembering what did on or about Thanksgiving Eve, 1971,
until he refreshed her memory.
On Thursday morning, Thanksgiving Day, date unknown, 1971, at approximately 3 A.M., he drove from his residence at , Alexandria,
Virginia to
east of Fairfax City, Virginia
there he awoke
and himself were joined by
and pre ceeded in automobile on Highway 81 or Highway 66 to Gainesville, Virginia, turning off to Route 55, heading west towards
File # EP 164-52 b6 3/ b7C
On 9/
5
at El Paso, Texas
by SA
Date dictated 9/17/75
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.
Suba
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DB Cooper-31247 ₾
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Marshall, Virginia.
is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-31247 ₾
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Marshall, Virginia. They were unable to reach Marshall; due to the heavy snow and traffic tie-ups so they turned around and went back to Hay Market, Virginia on Route 15, stopping: at Frostie's Diner at Warrington, Virginia to have coffee. Not being able to get out of the Warrington area to the area they had selected to hunt in, they then proceeded to Quantico, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia and en route on Highway 66, found. a car "wrapped around a tree" and deserted. They then proceeded on Highway 66 to Vinthill Farms turn off and proceeded to Quantico.
He noted that it is a requirement in Quantico Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia, that one must register at the Marine Corps Base as a hunter and must receive an instruc- tion at an unrecalled building, prior to hunting.
on Thanksgiving Day, 1971, at Quantico, Marine Corps Base for hunting at Quantico. He did not see during the day inasmuch as hunted in one sector of the Marine Corps Base and he hunted in another sector of the base.
He did not see during the day inasmuch as hunted in one sector of the Marine Corps Base and he hunted in another sector of the base. At the end of the day, did return to
residence together.
He was then working for Brentwood Maintenance Yard for National Capitol Parks and he did not take the day off and he noted this was the only time he ever hunted in Virginia on Thanksgiving Day.
He noted that he had known since approximately 1963 when they at Falls Church, Virginia. ( moved from Falls Church, Virginia in 1965 to North Madison, Ohio.
In approximately 1966 to 1967, the came to North Madison, Ohio and lived with him until they found a house of their own. While in Ohio, he recommended for a job at Cleveland Crane and Engineering and would not recommend for another job, inasmuch as worked for only a short while before he walked out on the job.
In approximately 1967 or 1968, the left Ohio and moved back to Virginia.
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In approximately 1971, moved back to Virginia and he noted that in approximately 1973 the left Virginia to move out west, possibly Phoenix,
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In approximately 1971, moved back to Virginia and he noted that in approximately 1973 the left Virginia to move out west, possibly Phoenix, Arizona noting that within a few months the returned back to Virginia.
On July 7, 1974, he left Virginia for El Paso, Texas and has not heard from or spoken with since that date.
unknown), who reside somewhere in Florida and made several trips to visit them.
(names has
The most money he has ever known to have was approximately $1200.
He believes in some unknown town in Oklahoma.
who resides
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He noted that while there in Ohio, so did not pay off the note.
could buy
He was exhibited color and black and white artist's conceptions of unknown subject and advised that none of them resembled but noted that they best resembled himself if he lost approximately 40 pounds.
is described as follows:
Sex:
Male
White
Race :
Citizenship:
American
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Height :
5 feet 11 inches 200 pounds
Weight :
Scars and Marks :
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Service;
Discharge:
Military
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Military
Service;
Discharge:
Military
Specialty:
Present Employer :
US Army, Serial Number
Honorable.
Department of Interior, National Park Service, since April, 1971.
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DB Cooper-31250 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Ironscription January 3, 1974
1 was contacted and advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent as well as the nature of the inquiry. Subsequent to this, he freely and voluntarily furnished the following information:
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prior to and after a hijacking occurred in the northwest section of the United States, approximately 12 years ago, in which a man known as D. B. COOPER is responsible for that hijacking. advised that
there was a
# and who prior to the hijacking in which D. B. COOPER is suspected of committing, was frequently This man by the name of
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hijacking had occurred.
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hijacking had occurred. When
Also after returning
done prior to
asked leave and
remembers that he what he was going to do when he went on laughingly told
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Inferviewed on 12/27/73
File # El Paso 164-52 - 266
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Date dicloted
DB Cooper-31251
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164-51-4957FD.302 (REV. 3-8-77]
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5/22/78
telephone , was contacted at Burness Oldsmobile, 1735 N.E. Diamond Lake Boulevard, where he is employed
was advised of the identities of the interviewing agents and purpose of the interview prior to his furnishing the following information:
was previously employed by Northwest Orient Airlines, b6 , at Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1966 through 1972, howeyb7C during the month of June, 1971,
during October, 1971, at
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to his furnishing the following information:
was previously employed by Northwest Orient Airlines, b6 , at Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 1966 through 1972, howeyb7C during the month of June, 1971,
during October, 1971, at
St. John's Hospital, in Red Wing, Minnesota. He believes that during November, 1971, he was
which was located at Minnesota.
and
He stated he was never did go back to work for Northwest Orient
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is described as follows:
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Nationality
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Date of birth Height
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Weight
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Hair Receding in front, dark brown roots mostly graying on top Wears prescriptive frame glasses
Characteristics Oregon driver's license number
Residence address
Roseburg, Oregon
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Investigation on 5/22/78 at Roseburg, Oregon
File #
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SA
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Date dictated
5/22/78
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DB Cooper-31255
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document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, it is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to yourjagoncy; It and Its contents are not to bo distributed outside your agency.
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was located at his residence -
₹ North Litchfield Doach, South Carolina, at which time he was advised of the identity of the intor- viering agent and the nature of the inquiry. rro-
vidod the following information:
Although a resident of North Litchfield reach
he is
in Miami, Florida. In addition to
in Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Approximately two or three years ago a Beaverton
in Beaverton, Oregon, and is now possibly hospitalized in the Veteran's Administration (VA) Hospital, Portland
Oregon,
. At the time
tho
an individual whon ho
knows as
seomed like an exceptionally intelligent man to be
clainod that it was important that he obtain a good paying jol- since he was a To stated that he was
In addition to claiming
also Claimed to have paa also claimed to have
intelligent man to be
clainod that it was important that he obtain a good paying jol- since he was a To stated that he was
In addition to claiming
also Claimed to have paa also claimed to have been employed with a Vancouver, Washington, While with this Vancouver firm he made to Alaska. advised that he is very familiar with the sky-jacking of the Northwest Airline Flight from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. Last year (September 1974) after he terminatod
he began thinking that could quite conceivably be responsible for the hi-jacking of this plane. provided the following reasons why he suspected of this sky-jacking: worth TiconfiniA, a. C File # 80761-10-35
by ST
Interviewed on
5/14/75
at 
Date dictated
5/15/75
DB Cooper-31256
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as being extremely intelligent
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DIOS: Facial
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l'air:
Diskin tor blonde to brown in color (full board) Very blue Square face
DIOS: Facial Features:
:
retired architect out of Cleveland, Chio, currently residing in Sugar Loaf Key, Florida;
described with an IQ of approximately 150, soft-spoken and a loner. was not a smoker, however, had stated that he had quit solins at one time. Ne appeared to he in rather good physical shape, however,
hand.os money very cautiously and does not trust banks. "e pays his bills with cash and protects his private safes or vaults with appears to be the type of individual that
never had any social acquaintances although he frequently talked of having several friends. never used any ' \ " - type of curse words, however, would say goddan or dammit. Bis voice was very soft spoton or nicole range. Tiis dress when not working was always casual and very seldom would he wear good clothes.
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DB Cooper-31259 FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10-19-78'
, California, was displayed photographs of the following individuals for
3-8-77}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
10-19-78'
, California, was displayed photographs of the following individuals for her possible identification as the hijacker involved in the above-captioned matter, referred to as "D.B. COOPER" :
1. Caucasian male, not furtheriidentified.
Y
2. , date of birth
.
3. Caucasian male, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department booking .
4. booking San Francisco Police Department
5. Caucasian male, San Diego Police Department (SDPD) booking ·
6. Caucasian male, San Diego County Sheriff's Office booking .
After viewing the above photographs, she advised that none appeared remotely similar to the individual who had hijacked the Northwest Orient Airlines flight from Seattle, Washington, to Reno, Nevada, on the evening of November 24, 1971.
Luca Sc 164-81-8+

SA	File #
by SA	Date dictated 10-13-78

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Investigation on 10-13-78
at
California
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
SA	Date dictated 10-13-78

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Investigation on 10-13-78
at
California
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31260FD-302 |REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of Iranscriplion 8/17/78
Northwest Flight 305, on November 25,
1971, viewed a photograph of and advised is not identical to the man who hijacked Flight 305.
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8/15/78 Interviewed on	Inver
of	Grove Heights,
WP-164-73- File #
Minnesota
SA by	8/15/78 Dale dictated

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31261FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/6/78
Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis-St.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
12/6/78
Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, was displayed a photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, by Special Agent (SA) advised that the photograph of the decal is identical to Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152. The decal states as follows:
Emergency Exit Handle, Aft Airstair to Operate, Open Access Door, Pull on Red Handle. Lock Wire Will Break When Handle is Pulled.
This decal is located on the outside of the aircraft near the rear door.
A facsimile copy of the Boeing Aircraft Standard Marker Number BAC27DPA-152 was provided. Also provided by were two blueprints for the location of this decal on the aircraft. Each blueprint is marked in black ink noting where the decal is located.
advised that the decal came from the same type of aircraft, that is a Boeing 727, which was used by D. B. COOPER in the hijacking.
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Interviewed on, 12/1/78 al Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fije # MP-164-73
by
Date dictated
12/4/78
This document
11-1-81-8677
Interviewed on, 12/1/78 al Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fije # MP-164-73
by
Date dictated
12/4/78
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the property of the FBI ond Is loaned lo your agency: il ond ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of iranscriplion
12/6/78
, Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis-
St. Paul International Airport, advised as follows:
After having been displayed the decal of Boeing Aircraft Company noting the emergency exit handle on the aft airstair, advised that the decal probably came off when the stairs were lowered due to the change in air pressure. He recalled that about two days after the hijacking by D. B. COOPER, he and took the same aircraft used by COOPER in order to determine whether or not there was a change in pressure at the time he parachuted from the aircraft. recalls that he and flew out over the ocean and ran their theory and returned to Seattle, Washington.
recalls that he and flew out over the ocean and ran their theory and returned to Seattle, Washington. He noted after returning to Seattle, that decals had come off the aircraft and surmised that the decal located near Castle Rock, Washington, would have come off in a similar fashion. After viewing the maps plotting the path taken by COOPER which were located in the office of , the stated that Castle Rock, Washington, is rather close to the path taken by COOPER. He added that if indeed the decal came from the same aircraft used by COOPER, it would have floated about in the air currents much like a leaf and could have found its way near Castle Rock.
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by	Date diclated	12/4/78

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; if and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; if and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-31263 FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
3/27/79
number
Louisville, Kentucky, telephone were contacted at their residence.
Both were advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and of the nature of the investigation, after which they provided the following information:
The
stated that the subject,
of
Colorado, . They stated that after Kentucky,
had graduated from
and attended the enlisted in the ning of the Korean War. They stated that
for one semester, he which was at the begin- had spent about
after which he returned to the United States from Japan and took up residence in Colorado. They stated that currently live in Colorado, and that works for a mining company in the area. They stated that had also
which
The
stated that
was a
but to the best of their knowledge, he had not and has no experience in flying any large jet type aircraft.
They stated that had also
which
The
stated that
was a
but to the best of their knowledge, he had not and has no experience in flying any large jet type aircraft. They did state, however, that it was
and at one their opinion that he was time he was ·
They stated that he
is an
very knowledgeable and won several awards and letters of appreciation for his They stated also at this time he works at a church affiliated camp somewhere in the mountains of Colorado, exact location unknown.
The stated that to the best of their knowledge, they were unaware of any large inheritance which may have come in contact with recently and they also stated that * due to. that both he and his wife have had to ·
Investigation on
3/19/79
at
Louisville, Kentucky
File #
LS 164-174
SA
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Date dictated DB Cooper-31264
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.
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stated that
November of 1971.
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stated that
November of 1971. She stated that she could not remember the exact date, but that she recalled it being some- where around Thanksgiving. She stated at this time both her and her husband went out to Colorado and spent something in excess of a week with and after Thanksgiving, they returned home to Louisville, She stated that
and that he took a week off from
work during
the
She stated that other than appear to be living a
normal life at this particular time and did not appear to be in any serious financial trouble.
The went on to state that both and that neither of them have been in any trouble to their knowledge.
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DB Cooper-31265
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
11/24/78
Russellville, Arkansas,
advised that in early June, 1972, he of land near Dover, Arkansas.
gave him cash for that property. was just moving back to Arkansas from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area when he purchased that property.
was just moving back to Arkansas from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area when he purchased that property. He does not know the exact date bought the property from him, but does know that it was in early June, 1972.
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11/14/78 Russellville, Arkansas Investigation on at Fite #	LR 164-22
SA by Date dictated	11/20/78

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DB Cooper-31266 FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- 1 -
Date of transcriplion,
5/9/79
On this date, two letters and one envelope were received from the Cricket Theatre located at 345 13th Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The letters were received from , an
at the theatre.
advised that one envelope was lost at the theatre and that it was postmarked Chicago and received on the 10th or 11th of April, 1979.
advised that one envelope was lost at the theatre and that it was postmarked Chicago and received on the 10th or 11th of April, 1979. This envelope contained a short typewritten letter addressed to the Cricket Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and signed "Sincerely yours, . This letter was obtained. The second letter and envelope, which were obtained, were addressed to and The Cricket Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The letterwas addressed to the Cricket Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota, "Dear and typewritten signed .
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5/7/79
at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis
File #
164-73
Interviewed on,
by SA
Date dictated
5/8/79
This document conlains neither recommendallons 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 distribuled outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-31267FEDERAL CUBRAU OF INVESTIGATION
5/4/72
was contacted
at the office of
Atlanta, Georgia. He made available two documents, which are described below :
On this document the following notations in handwriting appear :
On .
He made available two documents, which are described below :
On this document the following notations in handwriting appear :
On ..
5/1/72
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta 164-254
Qt Em-
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Beside each handwritten line appeared the
initials
and also in handwriting.
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DB Cooper-31269 FD-302 [KEV 3-17-691
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
5/4/72
At approximately 4:45 p.m., May 1, 1972, an individual who identified himself as b6 b7C
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* and that he had two documents
Which instructed him to turn over to the FBI.
He requested to be provided with a receipt for these documents and in order that the receipt might be prepared in advance, he described the documents as follows :
(1)
(2)
advised that he
He requested to be provided with a receipt for these documents and in order that the receipt might be prepared in advance, he described the documents as follows :
(1)
(2)
advised that he worked in the located b6 b7C
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5/1/72
Atlanta, Georgia
Filo.
Atlanta 164-254
Grand
SA
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DB Cooper-31270
document contains mother recommendations nor contusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FOI and is lenne? to your anony. J HL contents are not to be dkiriboted outckin your agency.
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5/5/72
by SA The following described documents were transported from Atlanta, Georgia, to Washington, D. C., via Delta Air Lines (DAL).
At Washington, the documents were turned over to SA Documents Section, FBI Laboratory, for appropriate handling and examination.
(1) in hand printing beginning
(2)
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(1) in hand printing beginning
(2)
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164.51-5000FD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale, December 8, 1971
5 was apprised of and
the identity of Special Agents CHARLES PAUL ROSE and that he was being questioned concerning the hijacking and extortion involving Northwest Airlines flight number 305, Portland to Seattle, on November 24, 1971. In that regard, he read the advice of rights and the advice of rights was read to him. executed a waiver of rights and furnished the following information:
On
left
driving his 1970 Maverick and drove directly
He left
driving
to
he
visited
On
he, along with
names not now recalled.
drove
On 12/6/71
Georgia
File # Atlanta 164-254 - 9
ai
SA
by SA CHARLES PAUL ROSE(
CPR: jwu
Date dictated 12/7/71
DB Cooper-31272
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drove
On 12/6/71
Georgia
File # Atlanta 164-254 - 9
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SA
by SA CHARLES PAUL ROSE(
CPR: jwu
Date dictated 12/7/71
DB Cooper-31272
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11.1. 11- Sabo.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Ironscriplion
12/23/71
On December 17, 1971, LONNIE FORREST COOPER, 411 Adams Street advised that he in fact does recall a hijacking of an airline from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington sometime during Thanksgiving weekend of 1971, however had no information whatsoever regarding this hijacking.
COOPER recalls staying at Little America, Wyoming on the night of November 24, 1971 and eating Thanksgiving dinner at Cheyenne, Wyoming the following day. He stated that were with him at all times and
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felt quite amused to the fact that he happened to have the same name as the hijacker, namely COOPER.
The following is a description of LONNIE FORREST COOPER as obtained and interview:
with him at all times and
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felt quite amused to the fact that he happened to have the same name as the hijacker, namely COOPER.
The following is a description of LONNIE FORREST COOPER as obtained and interview:

Race	White
Sex	Male
Date of birth	Februay 1, 1946
Place of birth	Evansville, Indiana
Height	5' 5
Weight	180 pounds
Build	Stocky
Hair	Brown, crewcut
Eyes	Hazel
Occupation	Drill Instructor Fort Dix, New Jersey United States Army
Rank	Staff Sergeant E-6
United States
Army Service Number Social Security Account	RA 1676517
Number	310-46-7415
Permanent home of record	411 Adams Street Evansville, Indiana

COOPER viewed a artist conception drawing of the alleged hijacker, real name unknown, alias DAN COOPER and stated that this individual did not look familiar to him.
Indiana

COOPER viewed a artist conception drawing of the alleged hijacker, real name unknown, alias DAN COOPER and stated that this individual did not look familiar to him.

Interviewed on.	12/17/71	Evansville, Indiana at	IP 164-62 - 23 File #
by SA	ME -jld Date dictoted	12/20/71

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote of Ironscriplion 12/23/71
1 advised that she Staff Sergeant (E-6) LONNIE FORREST COOPER who is currently a United States Army Drill Instructor at Company C, Fourth Battalion, Third Brigade, USATCI, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
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stated that
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attended Army OCS class at Fort Benning, Georgia from September, 1971 through February, 1972.
the OCS class but due to bad hearing was dismissed from the class sometime in late October of 1971 and he
the OCS class but due to bad hearing was dismissed from the class sometime in late October of 1971 and he returned to Evansville, Indiana
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recalled hearing an incident regarding a hijack of an airplane between Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington on November 24, 1971 while they were traveling She
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Specifically recalls staying on the night of November 24 dinner
1971 and eating Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day of 1971.
viewed a artist conception drawing of a hijacker, whose true name is unknown using the alias DAN COOPER
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Interviewed on 12/15/71 of Evansville, Indiana
File # IP 164-62
22
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Date dictated 12/20/71
DB Cooper-31277
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; if and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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and stated that this was definitely not .
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DB Cooper-31278
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscriplion
4/26/73
identity of SA
, was advised of the as
11-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscriplion
4/26/73
identity of SA
, was advised of the as being a Special Agent of the
FBI. was told he would be interviewed regarding his whereabouts on November 24, 1971, individual who had hijacked an airplane at Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. was given a form captioned, "Interro- gation; Advice of Rights", which he read, said he understood, but which he did not need to sign as he said he would willingly fur- nish any information. then advised as follows:
He knows nothing about the hijacking of an airplane in Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. At that time, he had been working
The following description was obtained through interview and observation:
Name
Race
White Male
Sex
Residence
Date of Birth
Place of Birth Height
5'9" 160 pounds
Weight
Brown
Hazel
Military Service
U. S. Navy, Navy Service Number
1
Arrest Record
Marital Status
Muncie, Indiana
File #
IP 164-62 - 88
interviewed on.
4/24/73
ot
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Dote dicialed
4/25/73
DB Cooper-31279
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4/24/73
ot
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Dote dicialed
4/25/73
DB Cooper-31279
This document conlains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: il and ils contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of Iranscription December 7, 1973
Anderson, b6 b7C
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Indiana, advised
for Eastern Air Lines. She further stated that he did not have
stated
who now lived in Chesterfield,
Indiana.
. She further advised only
was approximately
Z To her knowledge only *
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When shown the photograph of the artist's conception of the man known as D. B. COOPER, stated it did not remind her of anyone she knew, and did not look like any of .
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Interviewed on 12/3/73 of Anderson, Indiana SE 164-81
File # IP 164-62
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by SA Dole diclaled 12/6/73
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File # IP 164-62
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by SA Dole diclaled 12/6/73
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DB Cooper-31280:D 202 (RTY TI 27.70]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription December 7, 1973
Chesterfield, b6
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and did
:
he said
stated he had
commercial pilot. Other than parachuted and he did it only once.
had ever been a had ever
Only
stated
think any of them had ever been in the Seattle area.
When shown the photograph of the artist's conception Of D. B. COOPER. stated it did not look like any of said also that the name D. B. COOPER meant nothing to him.
SE 164-81
interviewed on
12/3/73
ot Anderson, Indiana IP 164-62
File #
12/6/73
by SA
Dale dictated
DB Cooper-31281
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, il is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31281
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, il is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato
April 24, 1972
Iowa Des Moines National Bank, recalls from her records that on April 3, 1972, an individual identifying himself as BILLIE LEE MC GILL appeared at Iowa Des Moines National Bank. He purchased a $3,000.00 cashier's check, number 24655, dated April 3, 1972, in amount $3,000.00. In payment, he turned over to a cashier's check dated March 28, 1972, drawn on the Iowa Des Moines National Bank in amount of $3,251.68. gave him the $251.68 difference in cash.
recalls nothing relative to MC GILL other than he was very sloppy in his appearance and appeared to be a "bum". could furnish no further information relative to the transaction.
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SA	A

by	SA	TH : cas	Date	dictated 4/18/72

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164. 5% JubaFD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dote, April 24, 1972
Iowa
Des Moines National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa, advised a review of her records reflects that on March 38, 1972, an individual identifying himself as BILLIE LEE MC GILL appeared at Iowa Des Moines National Bank, and purchased a cashier's check in amount $3,251.68. As payment for the cashier's check, MC GILL cashed cashier's check number 0329-38127, in amount $3,651.
As payment for the cashier's check, MC GILL cashed cashier's check number 0329-38127, in amount $3,651.68, drawn on the Los Angeles International Airport Branch of the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association. recalls that she paid MC GILL in cash for the difference, $400.00.
recalls the transaction but is unable to furnish any information relative to the physical description of MC GILL.
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1645% SubeFD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
April 24, 1972
, Iowa Des Moines National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa, advised records of the Iowa Des Moines
April 24, 1972
, Iowa Des Moines National Bank, Des Moines, Iowa, advised records of the Iowa Des Moines National Bank reflect that on March 28, 1972, an individual identifying himself as BILLIE LEE MC GILL came to the Iowa Des Moines National Bank and purchased a bank cashier's check in the amount of $3,251.68. In payment for the cashier's check, MC GILL presented a cashier's check number 0329-38127, in amount $3,651.68, dated March 14, 1972, drawn on the Los Angeles National Airport Branch of the Bank of America, National Trust and Savings Association, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California. MC GILL obtained the $400.00 difference in cash.
MC GILL returned to the bank on April 3, 1972, and cashed the below described cashier's check in amount $3,251.63 and with the proceeds purchased another cashier's check, number 24655, in amount $3,000.00. He obtained the difference, $251.68, in cash.
advised that the bank made payment on the $3,000.00 cashier's check on April 11, 1972.
68, in cash.
advised that the bank made payment on the $3,000.00 cashier's check on April 11, 1972.
advised that at the time MC GILL purchased the $3,251.68 cashier's check he dealt with lowe Bow Meines National Bank.
At the time he cashed this check and purchased the $3,000.00 cashier's check described above, he had contact with
Suggested contacting and for further information relative to these transactions,

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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, Des Moines, Iowa, advised he is acquainted with BILLIE LEE MC GILL.
He stated that MC GILL appeared at his office for a very brief period of time during late March or early April, 1972, and visited with him for a few moments. stated that MC GILL was very highly intoxicated and almost incoherent. He stated that he has known MC GILL to have a problem with his legs but could not furnish the exact nature of the problem. He stated that MC GILL made no statements to him relative to any hijacking or any parachuting accident. He stated that he has no information relative to any amount of money in MC GILL's possession and he has no idea as to MC GILL's present whereabouts.
He stated that MC GILL merely visited him for a few moments and then left his office. He advised that MC GILL was very "shabby" in his appearance and felt that he, MC GILL, had really gone down hill with his alcoholic problem.
He advised that MC GILL was very "shabby" in his appearance and felt that he, MC GILL, had really gone down hill with his alcoholic problem.
stated that MC GILL did work for the Pharmacy Board, but could not furnish exact dates of MC GILL's employment without referring to records which are presently unavailable to him. He stated, however, that MC GILL was employed by the board during 1964 when
took over the position and that
finally during 1970, in that MC GILL had developed a severe alcoholic problem.
has had very little contact with MC GILL since that time and feels that MC GILL has maintained residence somewhere in California with relatives. could furnish no information relative to MC GILL's where- abouts on November 24, 1971, but does not feel he was in Des Moines, Iowa, area as of that time.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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, Attorney, 510 Insurance Exchange Building, Des Moines, Iowa, furnished the following information;
who is was contacted on April 3, 1972, by BILLIE
LEE MC GILL. ,
MC GILL contacted for the purpose of
having
prepare a will for him.
was reluctant to discuss the will and his association with MC GILL in view of his attorney - client relationship with MC GILL.
He assured interviewing Agents, however, that MC GILL contacted him for the sole purpose of the prepara- tion of a will, and that the will was a very "simple" will with minor assets. charged MC GILL $20.00 for preparation of the will and has not seen him since that time.
refused to furnish any further information relative to this matter.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
April 24, 1972
, Iowa Bureau of
Narcotics, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, provided the following information:
advised that he vaguely recalls the name BILLIE MC GILL as being an individual formerly employed by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, Division of Narcotics, prior to the time that he, ,
assumed
of the recently formed Iowa Bureau of
Narcotics, stated that he has no personnel files or other documents relating to former employees of the , Division of Narcotics, even though some of these individuals are now employed as Special Agents in the Iowa Bureau of Narcotics.
stated that he has no personnel files or other documents relating to former employees of the , Division of Narcotics, even though some of these individuals are now employed as Special Agents in the Iowa Bureau of Narcotics. He advised that Special Agent Iowa Bureau of ,
might recall BILLIE MC GILL inasmuch as
was employed by the
Division of
Narcotics, at approximately the same time that MC GILL was similarly employed.

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Veterans Administration Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, provided Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital file number C19-339-194 concerning BILLIE L.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Veterans Administration Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, provided Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital file number C19-339-194 concerning BILLIE L. MC GILL, Social Security Account Number 371-24-4292. A review of this file revealed the following information:
BILLIE L. MC GILL, white male, religion protestant, Social Security Account Number 371-24-4292, United States Army from November 10, 1950 to November 10, 1952, United States Army serial number 55046287, admitted to the VA Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, June 5, 1963, for five days for treatment for seminal vesculitis, referred by personal physician
MC GILL released from WA Hospital, June 17, 1963, indicating his date of birth to be September 24, 1928. and showing a current residence at that time of . Des Moines, Iowa, in care of
Further review of VA file C19-339-194, indicates MC GILL to have been admitted on March 19, 1972, and that "nursing notes" in this file indicate the following:
Age 44, date of birth September 24, 1928, marital status divorced, eyes - wears glasses, vision 20-200 right and left eye, 6'0" 165 pounds, habits: smokes two packages of cigarettes per day,
in this file indicate the following:
Age 44, date of birth September 24, 1928, marital status divorced, eyes - wears glasses, vision 20-200 right and left eye, 6'0" 165 pounds, habits: smokes two packages of cigarettes per day, employment - unemployed, symptoms - "has pedal edema pains in midcalf and excessive use of alcohol."
This file noted that MC GILL was released on March 19, 1972, after being treated for pains in leg and cirrhosis of the liver, noting the following information:
Father - JOHN COSGRIFF, 800 North Hidalgo, Alhambra, California, BETTY COSGRIFF - sister, telephone 276-6680, occupation - narcotics agent, personal physician -
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concluded after providing the aforementioned records that he, personally, could provide no additional information concerning MC GILL and that MC GILL is unknown to him as a regular patient or outpatient at the VA Hospital facility in Des Moines, Iowa,
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