13, 1979, Sheriff LES NELSON, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso, Washington, advised he was certain that the parachute found was orange and white in color. He was then advised by SA that this parachute was positively not the one utilized by D. B. COOPER and, thus, the FBI would be conducting no investigation concerning its being found.
2 - Seattle (164-81, Sub D) JTG/jh (2) HE
SUBG 164-81-5782-
NOV2 9 1979 F61 . SEATTLE
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED 1
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-27912XX
11/16/78

TO	: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
FROM	: . SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	SUB G
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE	SUB P

Re Seattle teletype to Minneapolis, 11/9/78 and Minneapolis telcall to Seattle,, 11/12/78.
Enclosed for the Minneapolis Division is one polaroid photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, as described in referenced teletype.
Enclosed for the Minneapolis Division is one polaroid photograph of the decal found near Castle Rock, Washington, as described in referenced teletype.
LEAD
MINNEAPOLIS At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will advise the Seattle Division of the results of the display of the photograph to Northwest Orient Airlines.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Minneapolis (Enc. 1)
(2 - Seattle
JTG: set
Sehvorna 4 (4)
Filed
DB Cooper-27913
SUBG 1641-81-8166
V 
56 b7CFD-350 (Rev. 10-19-77)
(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
Sub B SUB G
b6 b7C
Old parachute wasn't from famed hijacker
Cowlitz County Sheriff Les Nelson says a parachute found in . the . Kalama River area last Wednesday · was definitely not one used by D.B. Cooper in the skyjacking of a Nor- thwest Orient Airlines jet on Nov, 24. 1971.
"We checked with the FBI Tues- day, and they say this is neither the type nor color of the chutes Cooper had," Nelson said.
The parachute turned over to the sheriff's office Monday had a small tag bearing the words "U.S. Air Force," he said, and appeared to be a drag chute.
The parachute turned over to the sheriff's office Monday had a small tag bearing the words "U.S. Air Force," he said, and appeared to be a drag chute.
It was discovered by a logger, Darrell G. Ray of 118 Red Row, Kelso, near the 6257 line off Kalama River Road.
The chute had been buried under vegetation, and appeared to have been in the woods for a long time, ac- cording to the sheriff's office.
Bill Williams, an FBI spokesman in Portland, said the chute is not related to the skyjacking case, even though It was found'in the general area where. Cooper is believed to have left the plane.
The man using the name D. B. Cooper boarded the jet bound from Portland to Seattle on Thanksgiving eve 1971. During' the flight he. threatened to blow up the plane with a bomb he claimed to have in a brief- case unless he was given ransom money.
After the aircraft landed in Seat: tle, he freed the passengers and was given $200,000 cash and four parachutes. He ordered the plane to fly to Reno, but opened the rear airstair over Southwest Washington, and bailed out.
He ordered the plane to fly to Reno, but opened the rear airstair over Southwest Washington, and bailed out.
No trace has been found of the sky- jacker, the ransom money or the parachutes.
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.)
Page B2 The Daily News Longview, "a.
Date:
11/14/79
Edition:
Title:
Character:
or SUB. G
Classification:
164-81
Submitting Office: SE 1621-81-8465
4 TU
NOV .1 4 1979
DB Cooper-27914 FD-36 (Rev. 3-24-77)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: XX Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Routine EFTO CLEAR
Date
11/9/78
003
FM SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
MINNEAPOLIS ROUTINE
BT
UNCLAS
Suz G
SUB D.
NORJAK (A) , 00: SEATTLE.
ON NOVEMBER 8, 1978, COWLITZ COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, KELSO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDED A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PORTION OF A DECAL FOUND BY AN INDIVIDUAL APPROXIMATELY TWELVE MILES DUE EAST OF CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON, IN A .
ON NOVEMBER 8, 1978, COWLITZ COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, KELSO, WASHINGTON, PROVIDED A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PORTION OF A DECAL FOUND BY AN INDIVIDUAL APPROXIMATELY TWELVE MILES DUE EAST OF CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON, IN A . REMOTE AREA. THIS DECAL, WHICH WAS MADE OF WHITE PLASTIC WITH DARK RED LETTERING, WAS TORN BUT READ " ... URGENCY. . IT HANDLE, AFT AIR STAIR, TO OPERATE, ACCESS DOOR, PULL ON RE ... , .. DOE. LOCK WIRE WILL BRE .. , .. EGN HANDLE IS PULLED". AT THE BOTTOM WERE THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS BAC27DPA.
IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT, APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL REPORTED A PARACHUTE IN A TREE. THE AREA WHERE THE PARACHUTE WAS REPORTED WAS WITHIN TWO TO THREE MILES OF THE. ABOVE-DESCRIBED DETAIL. CONTACT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S WIFE
DB Cooper-27915 972
JTG/LDE (1)
com/ =
64-81-81+3= 22Khu
b6 b7C7-4 (Rev. 11-26-74)
REPORT of the
444. LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Albany (164-47)
January 21, 1976
From: Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Re:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
00: Seattle
FBI FILE NO.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Re:
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
00: Seattle
FBI FILE NO.
LAB. NO.
YOUR NO.
SUB G SUB a
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Reference Letter dated December 10, 1975 The material described below has been searched in the following file without effecting an identification: Anonymous Letter File Copies have been added to this file for future reference. The submitted material is temporarily retained. MATERIAL SUBMITTED:
Q1 Envelope postmarked "LOS ANGELES M 18 NOV 1975" bearing hand printed address "Syracuse Police Department 511 So. State Street Syracuse, New York"
Q2 . Accompanying sheet of paper bearing hand printed letter beginning "To Whom it Concern, and ending " ... if you are wondering"
Remarks: There were no watermarks, indented writing or other marks of value to aid in determining the source of Q1 and Q2. 2 - Seattle
DB Cooper-27917
SUB-G
of 164-81-4157FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET
5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET AIRTEL Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
10/2/79
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: UN/A
:{
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (#10)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
SUB €
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Re Telcall from to FBI, San Fran- cisco, dated September 28, 1979.
On September 28, 1979, Saratoga, California, telephone number telephonically contacted this office and advised of the following information.
During the week of September 21 - 26, 1979, were deer hunting in the area
of the Trinity - Siskiyou Mountain Line, located in Northern California, and discovered a brown military parachute amidst rugged terrain. questioned if the parachute might possibly have been one used by D.B.COOPER. advised that he cut a small portion from the parachute which presently is in his possesion. stated he is employed by ESL Inc., 495 Java Drive, Sunnyvale, California, business telephone number (408) 734-2244, ext.
stated he is employed by ESL Inc., 495 Java Drive, Sunnyvale, California, business telephone number (408) 734-2244, ext. > and can be contacted at his office or at his residence after 5 p.m., should additional information be needed.
Leads are being left to the discretion of the Office of Origin.
:2 - Seattle -1 - San Francisco KLW/c1h (3)
SUB G 164-81-8151

OCT
IBI --	DE 1979
CLA!ILG

18
Annavad-
Tranomittad
DB Cooper-27918
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56 b7C UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
DATE:
8/3/79
REPL ATTNO
ASAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
memorandum
SUB a, SU.B.P; SUB D, SUB G
Reference Seattle letter to Minneapolis dated 5/23/79. Enclosed for Seattle are the original and two copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with b6 b7C
of Northwest Orient Airlines and an airplane decal which was enclosed in referenced letter for Minneapolis.
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On 7/19/79, advised that the probability that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by COOPER is about ninety-nine per cent.
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On 7/19/79, advised that the probability that this decal came from the same aircraft hijacked by COOPER is about ninety-nine per cent. He noted that there is a slight difference in the color of the lettering of the decals placed on the aircraft and that recovered. This, of course, could be accounted for by the weather conditions. The second thing noted by is that the decal does not appear to be as worn as one would think after having been located in the out state area for the past eight years. He thought that a decal in this condition would have been handled by preditors more than it appears. suggested that perhaps the Bureau could contact the manufacturer of the decal in order to determine if the decal could withstand the weathering conditions and still be in this condition.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-27919
2 
)- Seattle (Encs. 4) 1 - Minneapolis JDH: kae (3)
ich
SUB-G 164-81-8149-
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED + FILED
4
4
AUG 18 1979
FBI -SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
OPTIONAL FORM NO.
4) 1 - Minneapolis JDH: kae (3)
ich
SUB-G 164-81-8149-
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED + FILED
4
4
AUG 18 1979
FBI -SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 1-336 (Rev. 1-28-78)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
164-73 (C)
June 28, 1979
YOUR FILE NO.
164.2111
FBI FILE NO.
LATENT CASE NO.
TO:
SAC, Minneapolis
SUBE
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: 
Airtel 5/8/79
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Minneapolis
SPECIMENS:
Two letters, Q5 and Q7
Envelope, Q6
The listed Q specimens are further described in a separate Laboratory report.
The specimens were examined and six latent fingerprints of value for identification purposes were devel- oped on Q5 and Q7.

The specimens are enclosed.	DB Cooper-27920
SUB G
Enc. (3)
144-81-8129

 2 -
Seattle (164-81)
SEARCHED WIDEXED SERIALIZED .
(3)
144-81-8129

 2 -
Seattle (164-81)
SEARCHED WIDEXED SERIALIZED ...... . FILED 1979
JUL @
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b6 b7CUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	DATE: 6/11/79
FROM :	SA CHARLES S. DUKE
SUBG
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

On 5/20/79, information was received from Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, indicating that no identifications could be made on the latent fingerprints previously furnished to them. The latent prints, previously furnished on 7/25/78, to the Seattle Police Department, were returned to the FBI.
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In view of the above, no further investigation being conducted in this matter.
CSD: ecf (2006 80
SUB-G 16-1-81-8120
SEARCHED .___ INDEXED. SERIALIZED KA FILED JUN 1 1 1979
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DB Cooper-27921Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
ALL LABORATORY .
SERIALIZED KA FILED JUN 1 1 1979
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DB Cooper-27921Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
ALL LABORATORY .......
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73)
June 7, 1979
From: Director, FBI

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	90511012 D LL

NORJAK Re: 00: Seattle
SUB €1

Examination requested by:	Minneapolis
Reference:	Airtel dated May 8, 1979
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint

Remarks: 2
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
reci au
Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
DB Cooper-27922
SUB G /6-1-81-849- :0 cit.0
STARCh
SERIA. H
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
WIN + 1 1978
Yur-GRATILE
1 NISTRATIVE PAGE7-15
REPORT of the
LABORATORY ......
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73)
June 7, 1979

FBI FILE NO.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Minneapolis (164-73)
June 7, 1979

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	90511012 D LL

Re:
NORJAK
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Specimens received May 10, 1979

Q55	One-page typewritten letter
Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota
in Chicago.	beginning
Dear	"The
Sirs	Cricket
I was
Q56	Envelope	postmarked "LOS ANGELES,	CA		PM
23 APR .	1979" bearing the typewritten	address	

The Cricket Theatre Minneapol
Minnesota",
Q57 Accompanying one-page typewritten letter beginning "The Cricket Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear 
I cannot believe that. b6 b7C
. Result of examination :
Q55 through Q57 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Representative copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
Result of examination :
Q55 through Q57 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Representative copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q55 through Q57 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
Page 1
SUB-G 164-81-8118 SEARCHED SERIALIZED over JUN 1 1 1978
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-27923 The typewriting on 055 through Q57 resembles a style of type manufactured by the Ransmayer-Rodrian Company of West Germany. This style of type may appear on typewriters under the brand names ABC, Adler as well as other brand names.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Page 2
90511012 D LL
DB Cooper-27924UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
DATE: 5/23/79 Buz a SUB G SUB F
Enclosed for Minneapolis is an airplane decal provided by the Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Washington.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
DATE: 5/23/79 Buz a SUB G SUB F
Enclosed for Minneapolis is an airplane decal provided by the Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Washington. This decal was found by a logger in North Skamania County on 5/2/79.
LEAD:
MINNEAPOLIS DIVISION
At Minneapolis, Minnesota
Will contact Northwest Orient Airlines to determine if the enclosed decal could have been from a 727 type aircraft, and returned the decal to Seattle, Washington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2.
25- Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 1) Seattle (164-81) GMS,/ jmp (4)~
Serialized 4
Scerched 1
Indexed Filed y
DB Cooper-27925
162-81-8172
b6
SUBE
b7C(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
1
No hunt set for skyjacker
1
Sce related story, Page 11. By COLUMBIAN STAFF, AP
An FBI agent here said this morning that the piece of plastic decal found by a Kelso hunter last November could have dropped from any Boeing 727, not necessarily the one hijacker D.B. Cooper bailed out of Thanksgiving eve 1971.
John Gordon of the bureau's Vancouver office said. "There is no positive proof that the decal came from the Cooper plane.
John Gordon of the bureau's Vancouver office said. "There is no positive proof that the decal came from the Cooper plane."
An FBI spokesman in Seattle. speculated Thursday that the decal may have fallen off the Cooper plane when the craft was used for a re- enactment of the hijacking six weeks after it occurred.
"We noticed the decal was missing after that. but not before." the spokesman said.
A spokesman added that the placards, used to give emergency directions for the rear door on 727s, have been known to fall off under normal conditions.
Earlier this week Cowlitz County
Sheriff Les Nelson disclosed the discovery of the decal last November by Carroll Hicks. a self-employed welder from Kelso who was elk hunting when he found the bit of debris.
"It's one in a million that any other plane could have lost it in the area in which D.B. Cooper jumped," Nelson said.
But while the 10-inch square decal has stirred wide interest. Gordon expressed doubt it would help solve the mystery behind the case.
"It's interesting.
But while the 10-inch square decal has stirred wide interest. Gordon expressed doubt it would help solve the mystery behind the case.
"It's interesting. but I don't think it will help us find Cooper." he said of the decal.
Gordon said the FBI has no plans to resume the search for Cooper and the $200.000 that left the airplane with him.
Cowlitz County 'officials have indicated they' do not plan to search for. Cooper. either. but they did say they hope to encourage people to "keep their eyes open." when thes are in the arca the decal was found, about 12 miles cast of Kelso.
SUB- B SUB- SIIB 1
(Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.)
Columbian Vancouver, Wa.
Date:
1/19/79
Edition:
Final
Title:
Character:
or
164.81
Classification:
8H3
Submitting Office:
Seattle
SUB.G
COPY SENT TO BUREAU
i will
1
V.
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FB1/00.
DB Cooper-27926UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/22/78
FROM :
SA CHARLES S. DUKE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
-
vold SubG
Re memo of SA CHARLES S.
Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
b6 b7C
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
9/22/78
FROM :
SA CHARLES S. DUKE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
-
vold SubG
Re memo of SA CHARLES S. DUKE, dated 7/26/78.
This is to advise that the photographs of the 78 latents and one latent impression, received from the Bureau, were furnished to the Seattle Police Department Identification Section for processing through their computerized system. NR
On 9/18/78, Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, advised that there were several prints that were sufficient in detail for programming into their system but as yet, she has not received the results. She noted that the dictating Agent would be advised as soon as the prints were searched through the file.
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LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Maintain contact with the Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, for the results of the search of these impressions through their com- puterized file.
CSD /ecf (2)
IV.
VOID
Sub 4 164-81-8043 110 SEARCHED ........... INDEXED SERIALIZED ... ... ).FILED. SEP 22 1978
FAL SEATTLE 0
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DB Cooper-27927
Buy U.
..... INDEXED SERIALIZED ... ... ).FILED. SEP 22 1978
FAL SEATTLE 0
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DB Cooper-27927
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan FM/00J

DATE:	7/26/78
REPLY TO	SA CHARLES S. DUKE
ATTN OF;

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT me norandum
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 SUB G) (P)
RE: SUB G
EVIDENCE .
july
Re meme of SA 7/5/78.
Contact made with the Identification Staff at the King County Sheriff's Office revealed that no facility was available for searching a latent print through an established file of known criminals.
On 7/25/78, contact made with the Seattle Police Department, Seattle, Washington, determined that a computerized system is established at the Seattle Police Department whereby a latent print, containing sufficient detail, could be classi- fied and compared with the impressions of known individuals in this file.
On this same date 7/25/78, the photographs of 78 latent prints and one latent impression were
detail, could be classi- fied and compared with the impressions of known individuals in this file.
On this same date 7/25/78, the photographs of 78 latent prints and one latent impression were furnished to the of the Seattle Police
Department for search in their computerized file. She stated that she would notify the agent as to when the search was completed.
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Maintain contact with Seattle Police Department, Identification Section, for the results of a search in their file and thereafter obtain all photographs of latents previously furnished so that they may be furnished another agency for search of a similar file.
CSD/dlb 2), d')
SUBG 164-81-799-2- 4 JUL 26 1978
FOI- SEATTLE
7
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL. TURM NO 10 (tt.V 7-761 CSAPI'MR 141 CFR) 101-11 6 5010-112
SYU. S.GPO:1077-0-241-530/3360
DB Cooper-27928
b6 b7C
b6 b7C

DATE:	7/5/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:
SA

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
memorandum
b6 b7C
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 SUB G) (
b6 b7C
b6 b7C

DATE:	7/5/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:
SA

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
memorandum
b6 b7C
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 SUB G) (P)
RE: SUB G
EVIDENCE
The Bureau Identification Division recently forwarded to the Seattle Division approximately 70 photographs of partial latent prints obtained from the NORJAK aircraft shortly after the captioned crime.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
Throughout the State of Washington, will contact local law enforcement agencies that have identification bureaus capable of processing latent prints and request that they process the appropriate latent prints through their system for identification purposes.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
RNN : arm (3)
RN
PIS ASPIRNI LETO TO C/. Danke
Such As 164-81-7969 SEARCHED INDEXED FILED
JUL 5 1978 ৳6 ৳7C
LE IN
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S.GPO:1977-0-241-530/3360
DB Cooper-27929
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-1121-336 (Rev. 2-2-78)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
O
FEDER BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D.
7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-1121-336 (Rev. 2-2-78)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
O
FEDER BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
June' 1,: 1978

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

TO:
SAC, Seattle
b6 b7C
RE: NORJAK
- IA (EXTRAIT)
REFERENCE:
Airtel 5-16-78
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle SPECIMENS:
. Computer searches have previously been conducted with several of the' latent fingerprints without effecting an identification. The computer searches were based on the fingerprint classification, finger sequence and available description of the unknown subject. 164-81-1A 659
Photographs of seventy-eight unidentified latent fingerprints and one latent impression in this case are enclosed.
Enc. (51)
DB Cooper-27930
Robert 8. Kent Assistant Director, Identification Division Sub y 164-81-7945 FBI/DOJ#1-6 (Rev. 3-24-77)
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate :
Kent Assistant Director, Identification Division Sub y 164-81-7945 FBI/DOJ#1-6 (Rev. 3-24-77)
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL SECRET Routine CONFIDENTIAL CFTO CLEAR
Dato
5/16/78
TO .
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE ( 164-81) (P)
(ATTN: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
HH
For the information of the Latent Fingerprint Section, approximately 80 partial latent prints were obtained from the aircraft in which captioned hijacking took place. To date, Seattle is not aware that these partials have been searched through the computer system.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
If deemed appropriate, the Latent Fingerprint Section will:
1. Review all latents in this case for the purpose of searching them through the computer system for possible identification. .
2. Will also forward to Seattle a copy of each full impression or any classifiable impression.
in this case for the purpose of searching them through the computer system for possible identification. .
2. Will also forward to Seattle a copy of each full impression or any classifiable impression. These impressions would be used by Seattle to search them through local files in the State of Washington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
2 - Bureau
3 ) Seattle
RNN : arm
(5)
Suco 164-81-7922
DB Cooper-27931
Aponowas:
'Transmitted
(Numixer)
(Time)
Per
n/DOJ
FBIOPTIONAL FORM NO./6 MAY 1M2 EDITICH GTA PPAn (4 CFF /101-11 UNITED STATES G Memorandum
ERNMENT
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
Sa
723
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Bufile #164-2111
DATE:
3/7/78
G H
Re Seattle letter to Butte, 1/20/78.
· On 3/1/78, attempts to locate
at his residence in , Montana, met with negative results, as was currently in travel status.
On 3/6/78, contact with revealed that he had left NORTHWEST AIRLINES in 7/72, and that it was company policy at that time to go through the files periodically every six months and destroy old files.
further advised took over his job and his desk and that at the time he left, the folder with all the information on the captioned hi- jacking was
further advised took over his job and his desk and that at the time he left, the folder with all the information on the captioned hi- jacking was kept in a large bookcase directly behind his desk in an open folder.
stated he was returning to Minneapolis in two or three weeks, at which time he would personally go into NORTHWEST Headquarters and attempt to locate the notes which he had taken during the hijacking. stated that he still recalled the chronological events which took place during the captioned hijacking and that if he was unable to locate the original notes he would be willing to sit down and give a statement as to the events which took place during the hijacking.
is going to recontact the Billings Office of the FBI upon his return from Minneapolis with the results of his findings at NORTHWEST Headquarters.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Date:
11/26/76
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Precedence)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (00: Seattle)
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Re Portland teletype to Bureau, et al, 11/24/76.
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy each of the indictment returned 11/24/76,
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy each of the indictment returned 11/24/76, by U. S. Grand Jury, Portland, Oregon, charging Unsub as JOHN DOE, aka DAN COOPER, with violations of Aircraft Piracy and Hobbs Act Statutes.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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CPO : 1975 O - 590-992 DB Cooper-27934IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
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Plaintiff, ) CR 76-
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JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, and more particularly described below,
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INDICTMENT
(49 U.S.C. §1301 (15) and (34) , . §1472 (i) and 18 -U.S.C. §1951)
: Defendant. ).
THE GRAND JURY CHARGES:
COUNT I
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height 5'10"-6'; weight 170-180 lbs .; physical build aver- age to well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of
; physical build aver- age to well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; eyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly commit and attempt to commit aircraft piracy Sub G
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FOR INFORMATION BUREAU AND SEATTLE, U. S. GRAND JURY , PORTLAND, OREGON, RETURNED INDICTMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 P. M., NOVEMBER 24: 1976, CHARGING UNSUB AS "JOHN DOE, ALSO KNOWN AS DAN COOPER AND MORE PARTICULARLY . DESCRIBED BELOW." INDICTMENT CHARGED TWO. COUNTS, COUNT ONE BEING AIR PIRACY AND COUNT TWO BEING HOBBS ACT, EXTORTION. BOND FIXED AT $500,000. WARRANT, REQUESTED BY AUS.
COUNTS, COUNT ONE BEING AIR PIRACY AND COUNT TWO BEING HOBBS ACT, EXTORTION. BOND FIXED AT $500,000. WARRANT, REQUESTED BY AUS.A FOR DISTRICT OF OREGON.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 2/5/76
FROM
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SUBJECT:
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BUfile 164-2111
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advised in the NORJAK matter,
In addition to the above, AUSA stated that
stated that
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REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	16-497	May 3, 1974
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

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REFERENCE-Airtel 3-27-74 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Los Angeles.
SPECIMENS: Fingerprints and palm: prints
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Fingerprints retained in Identification Division files and a transcript of his identification record will be: furnished separate ..
Submitted palm prints enclosed. Laboratory report separate.
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-THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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-THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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FBI
Date: 1/31/74
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SẠC, CHICAGO (164-297) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle letter dated 12/5/73.
Numerous attempts to contact stewardess, at her residence, Schaumburg, Illinois, have been negative. It is noted that travels quite extensively, and it has been determined that she is not due to return to the Schaumburg area for an extended period until the last week of February, 1974.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20335
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Date:
April 19, 1974
From: Director, FBI
Re:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
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FBI File No.
164-2111
Lab. No.

Examination requested by:	Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Reference:	Airtels 3/27/74 & 4/5/74
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Fingerprint

Remarks:
It should be noted that the captioned crime was committed on November 24, 1971. Due to the amount of time that has passed since this date, the value of any further hair comparisons with the Q2 head hair clipping is very limited.
You are being advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of the "Also Submitted". items by a separate report.
Specimen K7 is being returned to the Los Angeles field office as an enclosure to this report.
items by a separate report.
Specimen K7 is being returned to the Los Angeles field office as an enclosure to this report.
The "Resubmitted" glass microscope slide is being returned to the Las Vegas field office as an enclosure to their copy of this report.
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Re; NORJAK 00: Seattle
Date: April 19, 1974
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Specimens received 4/11/74 from SAC, Las Vegas under cover of airtel dated 4/5/74
Resubmitted from
One glass microscope slide containing hairs from specimen Q2.
Also Submitted: Finger and palm prints of
Specimens received 4/11/74 from SAC, Las Vegas under cover of airtel dated 4/5/74
Resubmitted from
One glass microscope slide containing hairs from specimen Q2.
Result of examination: The head hair clipping of Caucasian origin previously · found on. Q2 is microscopically dissimilar to the hairs present in the K7, head hair sample from Accordinglyb6 the head hair clipping could not be associated with the same source?
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TO: SAC, Dallas
RE: TWABOM
REFERENCE: Airtel 12/11/73
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Dallas
SPECIMENS:
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Exumination requested by:
Reference:	Airtel dated 12/11/73
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint
Remarks:

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TO	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: January 2, 1974
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sule G
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UNITED STATES GO CRNMENT
Memorandum

TO	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: January 2, 1974
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK	Sule G
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For the information of Seattle, U. S. Parachute Association, Monterey, California, has in the past advised although he does not intend to be uncooperative with the FBI in this investigation, his office staff is rather small and his own work schedule usually crowded and therefore, he would prefer checks of his records be limited to those suspects on whom he might provide worthwhile information.
If any suspect has not been eliminated through other investigation, and should Seattle desire other specific information not otherwise obtained but which might be available from the U. S. Parachute Association, will furnish same from his records.
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TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE:	12 /5/73
6	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)	Sur 0
SUBJECT:	NORJAK	

Enclosed herewith for Seattle is a parcel containing nylon cord.
For information of Seattle, "The Oregon Journal," Portland daily newspaper, has been publishing a series of articles concerning captioned matter. These articles have generated considerable public interest. As a result of this publicity,
, Clackamas, Oregon, telephone
furnished
the following information: :
During approximately October, 1973, went on a hike on Mt.
As a result of this publicity,
, Clackamas, Oregon, telephone
furnished
the following information: :
During approximately October, 1973, went on a hike on Mt. Hood, approximately forty miles east of Portland, Oregon. Walking on an established trail, he spied a few pieces of what appeared to be nylon material in a small opening a short distance off the trail. He examined the material, which appeared to possibly be from a parachute, He cut off several pieces of the nylon cord and brought them home with him.
It is realized that this location is too far from the scene of the hijacker's jump to be logically related to this case. However, in view of the intense current public interest and the fact that furnished his information first to "The Oregon Journal" which trans- mitted it to the Portland Office, it is felt further investigation should be conducted.
Recalling that the parachute rigger in this matter originally stated he would be able to identify any part of the missing parachutes, the enclosed material should be shown. to him and definitely eliminated as being from the parachutes furnished the hijacker.
Recalling that the parachute rigger in this matter originally stated he would be able to identify any part of the missing parachutes, the enclosed material should be shown. to him and definitely eliminated as being from the parachutes furnished the hijacker. In view of interest of the newspaper in resolution of any leads generated by them, it is requested results be furnished Portland.
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As a matter of information for Seattle, a woman who identified herself as
,
Portland, telephone
,
contacted the Portland
Division by telephone 11/23/73 and advised that she recalled at the time of the hijacking incident involved in this matter she had read in a newspaper that an elderly man had been found in critical condition at the edge of Lake Merwin in southern Washington. He apparently had nearly drowned in the lake. He was taken to the hospital and did not know the outcome.
He apparently had nearly drowned in the lake. He was taken to the hospital and did not know the outcome.
said she just thought that this man might be D.B. COOPER or at least there might be some connection. She did not know the man's identity and could provide no further details.
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NORJAK
Being transmitted separately by Greyhound bus is a parachute recovered from the woods in the Gopher Canyon aroa north of Sheridan, Oregon.
LEAD:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE. Will display parachute to parachute rigger in effort to determine whether identical with parachute used by unsub.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
25
SAC, LOS ANGELDE (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
DATE: 10/2/73
Sub 1
Re Seattle report of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL dated
2/16/72, and Los Angeles tel call to Seattle 10/2/73.
On 10/1/73, in Torrance, California who resides at Hawthorne, California, advised the Los Angeles Division as follows: %
On 9/26/73, he and in Northern California in an area in the Pulmas Forest about 20 miles from Honey Lake, California. had noticed a piece of orange material protruding from beneath a bush. Upon removing the material from beneath the bush they found it to be a portion of a parachute bound up with parts of a nylon cord line, so that it was about the size of a football. Other portions of the parachute as well as short pieces of nylon cord were also located under the bush. made available a portion of the parachute which they had found, which he described as about one fifth of the parachute. Examination of this portion of the parachute revealed it to have white and orange panels.
made available a portion of the parachute which they had found, which he described as about one fifth of the parachute. Examination of this portion of the parachute revealed it to have white and orange panels. He also made available several short pieces of white nylon cord appearing to be cut up sections of shroud.
A review of referenced Seattle report pages 220- 230 reveals the two parachutes missing from the victim air- craft upon its arrival inReno, Nevada, were described as white in color. Neither parachutes were described as having any orange panels.
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TO
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FROM
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
CRIME ABOARD
AIRCRAFT
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DATE: 8/21/73
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Re Minneapolis airtel to Seattle, 7/5/73.
Numerous efforts to locate anyone at Schaumburg, Illinois, have been negative.
Re Minneapolis airtel to Seattle, 7/5/73.
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CHICAGO
September 1, 1973, contact Stewardess by referenced communication. 2-Seattle I-Chicago
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Date:
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Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Sub E Sub-F Sub G Sub- X
ReSEairtel to Alexandria, 2/15/73.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
2/28/73
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Sub E Sub-F Sub G Sub- X
ReSEairtel to Alexandria, 2/15/73.
Transmitted under separate cover for Seattle are the following fourteen items :
1) One copy of Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Chart on scale 1:500,000.
2) One copy of U. S. Department of Interior Geological Survey Index of Topographic Maps of Washington.
3) Two copies each of fifteen-minute quadrangle maps (scale 1:62, 500 or one inch equals approximately one mile) of the Pigeon Springs, La Center, Yacolt, and Cougar areas of Washington.
4) Two copies each of maps (scale of 1:250,000) of the Vancouver and Hoquiam area of Washington.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
on 2/27/73.
Aeronautical Information Division (FDAS-AI), U. S. Army Aeronautical Services Office, Building #2, Cameron Station, Sub G 164-81-4523 4-Seattle (Enc. 14) (1-Package Copy) 2-Alexandria FL/krl (6)
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14) (1-Package Copy) 2-Alexandria FL/krl (6)
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED CE FILAGE 5 FBI-SCATIES
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Alexandria, Virginia, advised flight crews normally carry sectional aeronautical charts on the scale of 1:500,000 and that larger charts on the scale of 1:250,000 are used only by training crews. stated his office only maintains the 1:500,000 scale charts and furnished one of the Seattle area which includes the area in question which is encircled in black magic marker pencil located by the coordinates of 122 degrees and 30 minutes longitude and 46 degrees and zero minutes latitude. stated additional charts of Seattle area on the scale of 1:500,000 as well as charts on the scale of 1:250,000 can be obtained at Post Headquarters, G-2, Fort Lewis Army Base, Tacoma, Washington.
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District - Washington, Department of Interior, 1200 South Eads Street, Arlington, Virginia, furnished a copy of the U.
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District - Washington, Department of Interior, 1200 South Eads Street, Arlington, Virginia, furnished a copy of the U. S. Department of Interior Geological Survey Index of Topographic Maps of Washington. She advised the area in question is located in their Vancouver and Hoquiam, Washington, maps in the scale of 1:250,000. In addition, a larger scale of the area is contained in the fifteen-minute (scale 1:62,500 or one-inch equals approximately one mile) quadrangle maps of the Pigeon Springs, La Center, Yacolt, and Cougar, Washington, areas. These latter maps are the largest scale available except that the southern half of the La Center map can be obtained on a larger scale (seven and a half-minute maps of the Ridgefield and Battle- ground, Washington, areas on scale of 1:24,000 or one-inch equals
2,000 feet). furnished copies of the maps for the above-mentioned Pigeon Springs, La Center, Yacolt, Cougar, Vancouver, and Hoquiam, Washington, areas.
was very cooperative and apologized several times because some of the fifteen-minute quadrangle maps were dirty and soiled around the borders.
was very cooperative and apologized several times because some of the fifteen-minute quadrangle maps were dirty and soiled around the borders. This condition exists she stated because her office basically handles only the maps for the Eastern States (east of the Mississippi) and thus the few WestemState maps on her shelves linger on the shelf and become.dirty. She stated copies of the maps of the Western States are basically furnished by the Distribution Section, U. S. Geological Survey, Federal Center, Denver, Colorado.
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Date:
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AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
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An attempt is being made to obtain larger scalo maps of the area it is thought UNSUB parachuted into. This area is in the southeast portion of the State of Washington and is located approximately halfway between Woodland, Wash- ington, and Lake Merwin.
This area is in the southeast portion of the State of Washington and is located approximately halfway between Woodland, Wash- ington, and Lake Merwin.
On February 13, 1973,
Me Chord Air Force Base, made available an address for the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service. advised maps could be obtained from this office of the area desired.
The full address is United States Army Aeronautical Service Office, HQDA (FDAS-A1), Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, telephone Area Code 202/274-7773, Autovon phone 284-7773. :
LEADS
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION At Alexandria, Virginia
Will contact appropriate personnel of the U. S. Army Aeronautical Service Office and attempt to obtain blown up maps of the area located between Woodland, Washington, and Lake Merwin. Note: This area is described in the United States Department of Interior Geological Survey under the following four names: Pidegon Springs, Cougar La Center, and Yacolt.
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Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81).
FROM:
SAC, ALEXANDRIA. (164-72) (P)
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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Re WFO letter to Alexandria, 11/20/72; and Seattle airtel to Alexandria, 2/5/73:
Continuous investigation has been conducted at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, during the months of. December, 1972, and January, 1973, in an attempt to determine who would have authority to re-route military training missions in visual aerial phtography flown within the continental United States. To date no one has been located who could positively state that this could be done, however, was contacted and he advised that he had made inquiry into this matter and stated that in the event Seattle wished to have military assistance in this matter than Seattle should request the Director to submit a letter of request to the Special
made inquiry into this matter and stated that in the event Seattle wished to have military assistance in this matter than Seattle should request the Director to submit a letter of request to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D. C. : 20301. In this letter the full particulars of the matter should be set forth as well as whether or not the Bureau or Department of Justice is willing to observe the additional advised that he cost if any to the Air Force.
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AIRTEL	AIRMAIL.	Sub G

TO:	SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-71)	Sub-X
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FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Unknown subject, aka Dan Cooper, allegedly a heavy
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Unknown subject, aka Dan Cooper, allegedly a heavy smoker of Raleigh filter-tip cigarettes. Search of plane involved in NORJAK conducted at Reno, Nevada, revealed eight Raleigh cigarette butts found near unsub's location. Unsub was on the plane eight hours under extremely tense and nervous conditions. A normal "two pack-a-day" smoker consumes 2.5 cigarettes per hour average. Unsub, under stress condi- tions, consumed 1 cigarette per hour average.
On the possibility that unsub may save Raleigh coupons and redeem them regularly, the following lead is set forth:
LEAD ---
LOUISVILLE
AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Will contact appropriate personnel of the Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and obtain a list of Raleigh coupon redemption centers throughout the United States.
2. Louisville will thereafter forward this list to the Seattle Division.
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Sula G 164-81-7279· 11/1/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO :
ACTING, DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
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DB Cooper-27959
Sula G 164-81-7279· 11/1/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO :
ACTING, DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00:SE)
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The following background information is being provided to the Norfolk Division: Unsub had with him prior to the time he jumped the following:
A. Parachute Back Pack
B. Parachute Chest Pack.
c. Briefcase or attache case
D. Dark overcoat
E. A 4x12x14 paper bag
F. A pair of dark slip-on shoes.
G.
Wrap around sunglasses with dark rims.
H. 10,000 $20 bills.
Since none of the above was found when the plane was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with him, or discarded some of them prior to jumping.
The above-described attache case supposedly con- tained a bomb. It is believed Unsub threw this attache case from the plane prior to his jumping, because of the numerous other items he had to carry. 'If he did throw it prior to jumping, it would fall almost directly in the path of the aircraft. The 727 air stairs were lowered sometime after 7: 42 p.m. and Unsub jumped prior to 8:15 p.
'If he did throw it prior to jumping, it would fall almost directly in the path of the aircraft. The 727 air stairs were lowered sometime after 7: 42 p.m. and Unsub jumped prior to 8:15 p.m. on November 24, 1971. The plane covered a distance of approximately 87 miles during this time.
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Fort Lewis, Washington, advised on August 22, 1972, that , Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, tele-
phone would be able to provide expert information concerning the feasibility of using high resolution infrared or regular photographic equipment in a low flying aircraft to locate the attache case or any other of the above-described items Unsub may have discarded prior to jumping.
The items could possibly be lodged in thickly wooded, mountainous terrain. The search area would cover a strip of land approximately 87 miles long by one-half mile wide. It has been suggested that infrared photography might possibly indicate non-living material, such as an attache case, in a, darker shade than living material, thereby enabling the case to be found using infrared high
It has been suggested that infrared photography might possibly indicate non-living material, such as an attache case, in a, darker shade than living material, thereby enabling the case to be found using infrared high resolution photography.
Since Unsub possibly discarded the attache case prior to jumping, he could not have buried or hidden it. The case would have dropped directly in the flight path of the plane and could possibly be visible from the air. The length of time Unsub would have to throw the case or any other item is limited to 33 minutes, and therefore the area covered is relatively small when compared to the entire flight path.
Since NORJAK is the only aircraft hijacking in which the subject has not been identified and apprehended nor the ransom money recovered, the following lead is being set forth as a method of possibly obtaining new evidence that might identify Unsub or indicate his whereabouts:
LEAD
NORFOLK
AT LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA. Will expeditiously contact and determine from him the feasibility and cost of conducting the above-described photographic air search.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Will expeditiously contact and determine from him the feasibility and cost of conducting the above-described photographic air search.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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FEDER BUREAU OF INVEST DATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-497	October 8, 1972
164-2111
FBI FILE NO.
LATENT CASE NO. SAC, Los	A .- 45410
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TO:
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 9-85-73
EXAMIN ATION REQUESTED BY:
Los Angeles
SPECIMENS:
Bavelope, Q49
Two-page letter, Q50 and Q51
Enclosed Q specimens further described separate Laboratory report. One latent fingerprint of value developed Q60 and one latent fingerprint of value developed Q61. No latent prints of value developed C49.
On basis of information furnished, so fingerprints Located Identification Division flieg for
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On basis of information furnished, so fingerprints Located Identification Division flieg for
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164-81-3977
SEARCHED.JDEXED
L. Patrick Gray, III, Acing Director OCT 1 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLEM2
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OPPICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-27963SAC, Los Angeles
October 6, 1972
Latent prints Q50 and Q61 compared previously reported latent prints this case, but no identification was effected.
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DB Cooper-27964Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72 %
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Date: October 4, 1972
From: Director, FBI
Re: NORJAK;
00: 1 Seattle

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050

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Examination requested by:	Los Angeles	SUB R SUB G
Reference:	Airtel 9/25/72
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint	SUE X
Remarks:
Angeles	SUB R SUB G
Reference:	Airtel 9/25/72
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint	SUE X
Remarks:

The submitted evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
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REPORT of the
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Los Angeles (164-497)
Ro: NORJAK

Dato:	October 4, 1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720928050 LL

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Specimens received 9/28/72
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Times-Mirror Square Los Angeles, Calif."
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Q51 .Second page beginning "Everything I've said here is .
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Result of examination:
It was not determined whether the questioned writing on Q49 through 051 was prepared by any of the persons involved in the preparation of the questioned material previously received in this matter. Aeconclusion could not be reached in this regard because of a lack of comparable writing and distortion in portions of the questioned material previously received; however, nothing of particular significance was noted in the limited comparison which could be conducted. 1
049 through Q51 were not identified in the Anonymous/ Letter File. Copies of these specimens have been added to this file for future reference.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other features were found on 049 through Q51 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
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FEDERA: BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
YOUR FILE NO.
164-81
FBI FILE NO.
LATENT CASE NO.
164-2111
A-45410
TO:
SAC, Seattle
August 3, 1972
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RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Telephone call from General Investigative Division on 7/26/72
EXAMIN ATION REQUESTED BY:
Bureau
SPECIMENS:
Eight latent fingerprints, (tips, sides and lower joints of the fingers) and one latent impression (fingerprint or partial palm print) previously reported and remaining unidentified this case compared with available inked prints of FBI but no identification effected. Conclusive comparisons of these latent prints could not be conducted as the tips, sides and lower joints of the fingers are not recorded. No palm prints. Identification Division files for this individual, Remaining unidentified . latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints of 2
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DB Cooper-279677/26/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 SUB G)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
RE: FILM OF RANSOM MONEY
During the investigation of the story appearing in the "Seattle Flag" the microfilm of the ransom money was sent to the FBI Lab via pilot courier on Northwest Airlines flight 78 leaving Seattle at 9:15 a.m. on May 4, 1972 and was to be picked up on arrival at Dulles Airport at 5 p.m. by the Alexandria Office (See 164-81-3181 - daily summary) .
The original communication to Alexandria is Seattle teletype dated May 4, 1972, serial 164-81-3076.
In view of the fact that the case against will be going to
trial, the Bureau is not being requested at this time to return the film inasumch as certain exhibits might be requested of the Laboratory concerning the $20. bills in the case.
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trial, the Bureau is not being requested at this time to return the film inasumch as certain exhibits might be requested of the Laboratory concerning the $20. bills in the case.
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Suc. 2. 164-81-3661 SFARCHED INTETHED
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DIRECTOR, FBI ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES. FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
Enclosed for the Laboratory are eleven latents lifted from certain areas of the highjacked aircraft.
It is requested that these latents be examined to determine whether any of these have any value for identification purposes.
Advise Las Vegas, Seattle and Portland of the results,
seeif ly L.v. leto to Se 7/20/7/2 Der 3616
2-Bureau (Encs. 11) 1-Portland (Info) 1-Seattle (164-81) (Info) I-Las Vegas WES : ffs (5)
Jub. Q 164-81-3615
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DB Cooper-27969SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) 7/13/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
NORJAK
Re Las Vegas letter to the Bureau dated 11/26/71 and report from the Identification Division dated 11/29/71, copies of which were furnished to Seattle
7/13/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
NORJAK
Re Las Vegas letter to the Bureau dated 11/26/71 and report from the Identification Division dated 11/29/71, copies of which were furnished to Seattle and Portland.
The report from the Identification Division made reference to 11 transparent lifts apparently submitted to the Identification Division by Las Vegas letter of 11/26/71. This report indicated that the latent prints on the submitted lifts were of no value. If Seattle was furnished a copy of Las Vegas letter 11/26/71, submitting latents, we are unable to locate it at this time.
Las Vegas is therefore requested to submit to Seattle, three Xerox copies of Las Vegas letter dated 11/26/71.
2 2 . Las Vegas (164-60) " Seattle (164-81) CEF : 1:1b 100 /164-81.382 (4)
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164-81-3600NRØØI SE PLAIN 9:20AM URGENT 6/30/72 VAB TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) FROM SEATTLE (164-81 (P)
NORJAK. WEEKLY SUMMARY
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REBULET TO SEATTLE JUNE TWENTYSEVEN LAST. So. 330
INVESTIGATION ALONG THE LINES SUGGESTED IN REBULET ARE BEING UNDERTAKEN IN AN EFFORT TO IDENTIFY SUBJECT.
THE BLACK SNAP ON TIE MENTIONED IN REBULET HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THE LABORATORY AND THEIR LETTER OF
THE BLACK SNAP ON TIE MENTIONED IN REBULET HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THE LABORATORY AND THEIR LETTER OF MARCH EIGHT, SEVENTYTWO, SET FORTH THE RESULTS INDICATING THAT NO STAINS HAVING THE APPEARANCE OF BODY FLUIDS WERE FOUND EITHER ON THE TIE OR TIE CLIP. FURTHER, REPORT . STATED THAT NO HAIRS OR FOREIGN TEXTILE FIBERS WERE FOUND ON EITHER. NO IDENTIFYING MARKS WERE FOUND ON THE TIE CLIP WHICH WOULD INDICATE EITHER THE OWNER OF THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS ITEM. IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, THE TIE AND CLIP WILL NOT AGAIN BE FORWARDED TO THE LABORA -. TORY , UACB .
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THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, SEATTLE, ADVISED THAT AL - THOUGH HE DID ANTICIPATE THAT AND ৳6 ৳7C
WOULD ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY, HE NOW IS OF THE IMPRESSION, BASED ON THE ATTITUDE OF THE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, THAT THEY WILL GO TO TRIAL. AN INFORMATION IS PRESENTLY BEING DRAWN CHARGING BOTH SUB- JECTS .
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SAG, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC) NORJACK (00: SEATTLE)
6/30/72
Re Seattle teletype to Alexandria, 5/4/72.
END
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SAG, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC) NORJACK (00: SEATTLE)
6/30/72
Re Seattle teletype to Alexandria, 5/4/72.
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Enclosed for Seattle is an executed receipt regarding the transmission of evidence of captioned case which was for- warded on 5/4/72 by pilot courier, Northwest Airlines Flight 78, to the FBI Laboratory. 2 - Seattle 1 - Alexandria BAM:pka (3)
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FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re Seattle teletype to New York, 4/29/72.
For informationof Atlanta, subpoena duces tecum
issued Washington, on 4/20/72, requesting surrender all records and materials in his possession
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Will await contact from Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), 52 Fairlie Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia, and immediately forward receipt by courier to FBI Laboratory for latent print and signature examination. Any latents developed should be compared with fingerprints and known handwriting of FBI Number
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Date:
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TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK.
SEATTLE HAS FORWARDED TODAY BY PILOT COURIER ONE REEL OF MICROFILM WHICH IS EVIDENCE IN CAPTIONED CASE AND IS BEING DIRECTED TO THE LABORATORY.
+ 8 THE FILM IS BEING FORWARDED ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT SEVEN EIGHT,
FLIGHT .
SEATTLE HAS FORWARDED TODAY BY PILOT COURIER ONE REEL OF MICROFILM WHICH IS EVIDENCE IN CAPTIONED CASE AND IS BEING DIRECTED TO THE LABORATORY.
+ 8 THE FILM IS BEING FORWARDED ON NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT SEVEN EIGHT,
FLIGHT . LEFT SEATTLE AT NINE FIFTEEN A.M., AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT DULLES AIRPORT AT FOUR FORTYFIVE P.M.
ALEXANDRIA IS REQUESTED TO BE ON HAND WHEN THE PLANE ARRIVES AND PERSONALLY CONTACT
EXECUTE THE RECEIPT WHICH IS ON THE ENVELOPE. THE PACKAGE SHOULD THEN BE DELIVERED TO THE LABORATORY AND THE RECEIPT RETURNED TO SEATTLE.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTU; IDINRIFICATION DIVISION,
LAPEUR FINGERPRINT SECTION AND FEI LABORATORY
4 SAC, STATTLE (164-81) (->-)
SUBJECT: CORJAK
Enclosel are major case prints of subject
.
Bureau requested to compare enclosed major caso prints with any unidentified latents in this case.
It is further requestos that Bureau compare the signature of with the signature or the questioner receipts in this case.
It is further requestos that Bureau compare the signature of with the signature or the questioner receipts in this case.
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REURTEL APRIL TWENTYSEVEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LATENT FINGERPRINTS COMPARED, INSOFAR AS POSSIBLE, AVAILABLE FINGERPRINTS OF BUT NO IDENTIFICATION EFFECTED. MAJOR CASE PRINTS NEEDED FOR CONCLUSIVE COMPARISON ALL LATENT PRINTS.
LATENT FINGERPRINTS COMPARED, INSOFAR AS POSSIBLE, AVAILABLE FINGERPRINTS OF BUT NO IDENTIFICATION EFFECTED. MAJOR CASE PRINTS NEEDED FOR CONCLUSIVE COMPARISON ALL LATENT PRINTS. END
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DB Cooper-27979
Sub. G. 164-81-3058
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED _____ FILED APR 2 8 1972 FBI . SEATTLE 7 Airtel
4-27-72
Sal- G. sul -386
To:
SAGs, Las Vegas (164-60):
Seattle (164-81) 
From :. Director, FBI (164-2111).
NORJAK;
RICHARD FLOYD .MC COY, JR.,
ReLVairtel April 21, 1972, resubmitting eleven cards bearing thirteen transparent lifts. Latent prints on lifts lack sufficient. characteristic ridge detail to be of value for identification purposes.,
Results of laboratory examinations and disposition other submitted items subjects. separate Laboratory report
Enc. (13) Lifts enclosed to. Las Vegas.
1 - Portland (164-41).
Sub. A. 164-81-2965
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7
DB Cooper-27980
Recent7-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
RO:
NORJAK

Dato:	May 1, 1972
EBI File No.
20535
To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
RO:
NORJAK

Dato:	May 1, 1972
EBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720427098 LL

Opecimeno soooivod Available at the Bureau: Q43 Photocopy of three U. S. twenty-dollar bills bearing serial numbers L 54904730 A, L 33529797 A and L 20168977 A Specimens received from FBI, Seattle 4/27/72:
K4 One roll of microfilm of ransom money
ALSO SUBMITTED: Three photocopies made from microfilm of ransom bills bearing serial numbers · L 54904730 A, L 33529797 A and L 20168977 A
Result of examination:
The bills represented by Q43 were compared with corresponding bills represented by K4. In the comparison, photographic overlays of the Q43 bills showed the serial numbers on these bills to be out of register with the serial numbers on the K4 bills.
The examination definitely determined that the Q43 bills are not a part of the ransom money represented by the K4 microfilm.
K4 is returned herewith.
The examination definitely determined that the Q43 bills are not a part of the ransom money represented by the K4 microfilm.
K4 is returned herewith. Appropriate photographs made from K4 and the ALSO SUBMITTED items are retained.
DB Cooper-27981
Lub. G. 164-81-2962 I SEARCHED_INDEX(D) MAY 1 0 1972 FBI -Sent :45
,Laboratory sanamittal Form 7-32-
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
Date:
May 1, 1972
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Re:
NORJAK
(). edgar hoover John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-720427098 LL

Examination requested by:	Seattle
Reference:	Airtel 4/26/72
Examination requested: Remarks:	Document

MICROFICA RESID M/1/12 + RESEDA PLACSO I'M OUR
Enclosures (3) (K4, 2 Lab report) 2 - Portland (164-41) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Los Angeles Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
2 - New York Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
MICROFICA RESID M/1/12 + RESEDA PLACSO I'M OUR
Enclosures (3) (K4, 2 Lab report) 2 - Portland (164-41) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Los Angeles Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
2 - New York Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
Sub. .
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ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
MAY 1 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE €
DB Cooper-27982AIRTEL
4/26/72
AIRMAIL
TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI
(164-2111)
ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Being sent to the Bureau by pilot courier is one roll of microfilm listing the ranson paid in the captioned case.
Making reference to the xerox copies of three $20 bills which allegedly were in the possession of person identified as "D. B. COOPER" and given to located on the microfilm and marked with a small piece of tape. These $20 bills are as follows:
L54904730A, series 1969
L33529797A, series 1969 L20168977A, series 1969
It was noted that only the right half of the bill was microfilmed. When these bills wre located on the microfilm, a print was. made and a copy was included.
These $20 bills are as follows:
L54904730A, series 1969
L33529797A, series 1969 L20168977A, series 1969
It was noted that only the right half of the bill was microfilmed. When these bills wre located on the microfilm, a print was. made and a copy was included.
It is presumed the Bureau already has a xerox copy of the three bills with the corner folded over as originally made available to Seattle.
The above film is being sent via Northwest Airlines Flight 78, departing Seattle at 9:15 a.m. April 27, 1972, Pacific Standard Time, and arriving Dulles International Airport, #: 55 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, April 27, 1972. 
3. - Bureau (1 - package copy) 2 - Seattle CEF/s1b (5)
DB Cooper-27983
Sub. A
164-81-2929
b6 b7Ccomparison of the bills on the microfilm with the bills on the Xeroxed copy to determine, if possible, whether or not the Xeroxed copy is a picture of authentic $20.00 bills.
Results should be furnished to Los Angeles and New York.
DB Cooper-279844/27/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
SA called from the airport and said he put the microfilm on Flight #78, arriving Dulles Airport at 4:55 PM, EST.
BIBLER
NORJAK
SA called from the airport and said he put the microfilm on Flight #78, arriving Dulles Airport at 4:55 PM, EST. -
I called WFO and talked to Relief Supervisor who said they would meet the plane.
PRB : klb
(4)
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164-81-2926 SEARCHED INDEED CEMIALIZED APR 2 7 1972 FRI - SEATTLE 17-
DB Cooper-279854/13/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
PROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
Re Portland teletype to Seattle 4/12/72.
Enclosed for Salt Lake City are three colored photographs.
The photographs were taken with Polaroid film of a tie clasp and necktie found in the search of the plane in captioned case at Reno, Nevada, and believed left behind by UNSUB.
Salt Lake requested to utilize these photos in connection with their case on MC COY.
2 - Salt Lake City (164-24) (Encl 3) 1 - Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info) 3) - Seattle (164-81) TASH : k1b (7)
DB Cooper-27986
Sub. G 164-81-27664/13/72
AIRTEL

AIRMAIL	SUB- 330
386

TO
5
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
G 164-81-27664/13/72
AIRTEL

AIRMAIL	SUB- 330
386

TO
5
SAC, SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
:
G,
SUBJECT: HORJAK Re Portland teletype to Seattle 4/12/72. Enclosed for Salt Lake City are three colored photographs.
The photographs were taken with Polaroid film of a tie clasp and necktie found in the search of the plane in captioned case at Reno, Nevada, and believed left behind by . UNSUB.
Salt Lake requested to utilize these photos in connection with their case on MC COY.
2 - Salt Lake City (164-24) (Encl 3)
I - Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info)
3)- Seattle (164-81) 
PASII : k1b (7) Rei
MA Searched Serialized Indexed ₫ Filed
DB Cooper-27987
G: Sul 30 164-81-2766NR 006 PD PLAIN 11:45 PM NITEL 4-12-72. AJW
TO:
SEATTLE (164-81)
SALT LAKE CITY (164-24)
LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM:
PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS TELETYPE TO PORTLAND APRIL TWELVE, SEVENTYTWO. RETEL ADVISED SALT LAKE CITY HAS REQUESTED COLOR PHOTOS OF TIE AND TIE CLASP FOUND IN SEARCH OF PLANE IN RENO, NEVADA, IN INSTANT CASE, AND BELIEVED
RETEL ADVISED SALT LAKE CITY HAS REQUESTED COLOR PHOTOS OF TIE AND TIE CLASP FOUND IN SEARCH OF PLANE IN RENO, NEVADA, IN INSTANT CASE, AND BELIEVED WORN AND LEFT BEHIND BY UNSUB. LAS VEGAS FURNISHED ITEMS TO PORTLAND BY AIRTEL FEBRUARY NINE SEVENTYTWO, PORTLAND FORWARDED SAME TO BUREAU LABORATORY BY LETTER FEBRUARY TWENTY
" FOUR SEVENTYTWO, AND LAB RETURNED ITEMS TO SEATTLE AS ENCLOSURES TO LAB REPORT MARCH EIGHT SEVENTYTWO. SEATTLE REQUESTED TO FURNISH SALT LAKE CITY WITH COLOR PHOTOS OF TIE AND CLASP FOR INVESTIGATION. END
Sub. 350 G
164-81-2743
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APR 12 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-27988NRØIØ WA PLAIN
' 10:49 AM URGENT 4-12-72 GXC
TO' SEATTLE
SALT LAKE CITY
PORTLAND
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111)
Sub 386 330
NORJAX.
RE SALT LAKE CITY TELETYPE APRIL ELEVEN LAST SETTING OUT . SIMILARITIES EXISTING BETWEEN NORJAK . AND HI JACKING . OF UNITED AIR LINES' FLIGHT EIGHT FIVE FIVE APRIL SEVEN LAST, BY RICHARD FLOYD MC COY.
THERE APPEARS TO BE LITTLE DOUBT THAT. MC COY CAPITALIZED ON THE MO UTILIZED IN NORJAK.
OF UNITED AIR LINES' FLIGHT EIGHT FIVE FIVE APRIL SEVEN LAST, BY RICHARD FLOYD MC COY.
THERE APPEARS TO BE LITTLE DOUBT THAT. MC COY CAPITALIZED ON THE MO UTILIZED IN NORJAK. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT. IMMEDIATE AND INTENSIVE INVESTIGATION BE CONDUCTED TO ESTABLISH MC COY'S WHEREABOUTS UNEQUIVOCALLY ON NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST, DATE OF NORJAK. THIS PORTION OF NORJAK INVESTIGATION, IS TO BE COORDINATED BY THE SALT LAKE CITY OFFICE AND ALL LEADS ARE TO BE HANDLED BY TELEPHONE, CONFIRMED, BY TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, OFFICE OF ORIGIN, AND INTERESTED OFFICES. THE 5 
SEATTLE OFFICE IS TO IMMEDIATELY DISSEMINATE COPIES OF THE REPORT OF SA CHARLES E. FARRELL AT. SEATTLE DATED. FEBRUARY SIXTEEN LAST TO THE WEST COAST OFFICES IN ORDER TO. FACILITATE
Sich: 3,30 Done 4/12/72
164-81-2673
END PAGE ONE 
que.
DB Cooper-27989
BANANE .... INDEED.
APR 1'2 1072 FBI . SEATTLEPAGE TWO.
THIS INVESTIGATION.
SALT LAKE CITY OFFICE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY INTERVIEW ALL ASSOCIATES OF .MC COY NOTING HE-HAS FREELY DISCUSSED HIS HIJACKING INTERESTS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND COULD HAVE DISCUSSED NORJAK PRIOR TO ITS 'OCCURRENCE.
MC COY NOTING HE-HAS FREELY DISCUSSED HIS HIJACKING INTERESTS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND COULD HAVE DISCUSSED NORJAK PRIOR TO ITS 'OCCURRENCE. IMMEDIATELY FURNISH PERTINENT .INFORMATION 'FOR A REVIEW OF MC COY'S BANK RECORDS AND TELEPHONE CALLS. DETERMINE WHAT CREDIT CARDS MC COY HAS AND HAVE. THE RECEIPTS ,. EXAMINED TO DETERMINE IF CHARGES WERE MADE IN PERTINENT AREAS AT TIME OF NORJAK. DETERMINE IF MC COY HAD NATIONAL GUARD DUTY AROUND THANKSGIVING, SEVENTY ONE, PARTICULARLY NOTING, IF HE COULD HAVE FLOWN OR BEEN: FLOWN IN NATIONAL GUARD AIRCRAFT TO THE PORTLAND- SEATTLE AREA. ADVISE BUREAU RESULTS OF CHECKS BEING MADE CONCERNING POSSIBLE DRY RUN MADE BY MC COY PRIOR TO NORJAK.
INFORMATION CONCERNING .MC COY'S ALLEGED LEG INJURY SHOULD BE FULLY EXPLORED INCLUDING INTERVIEW OF DOCTOR TREATING SAME, AND DETERMINE CAUSE, DATE AND EXTENT OF INJURY. FOR INFORMATION "OF SALT LAKE CITY, SEARCH OF NORJAK AIRCRAFT BY BUREAU AGENTS AT RENO, NEVADA, LOCATED IN SEAT NUMBER EIGHTEEN E,' SEAT UTILIZED BY UNSUB, BLACK CLIP-ON TIE WITH TIE CLASP DESCRIBED AS YELLOW GOLD IN COLOR WITH WHITE PEARL CIRCULAR STONE IN THE CENTER.
CITY, SEARCH OF NORJAK AIRCRAFT BY BUREAU AGENTS AT RENO, NEVADA, LOCATED IN SEAT NUMBER EIGHTEEN E,' SEAT UTILIZED BY UNSUB, BLACK CLIP-ON TIE WITH TIE CLASP DESCRIBED AS YELLOW GOLD IN COLOR WITH WHITE PEARL CIRCULAR STONE IN THE CENTER. PRINCIPAL WITNESS ADVISES THIS POSSIBLY BELONGED TO THE UNSUB. THIS TIE WAS .AN INEXPENSIVE TIE WHICH BORE THE LABEL "TOWN CRAFT" WHICH ARE SOLD AT J. C. PENNY DEPARTMENT STORES. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THIS TIE HAD BEEN PURCHASED ABOUT A YEAR OR ONE-HALF AGO. TIE AND CLASP BEING MAINTAINED AS EVIDENCE BY LAS VEGAS OFFICE. SALT LAKE CITY FID DAAR TUO
DB Cooper-27990PAGE THREE
\ IMMEDIATELY INSTITUTE INVESTIGATION COORDINATED WITH LAS VEGAS TO DETERMINE IF THE TIE AND CLASP COULD BELONG TO MC COY. SALT LAKE CITY DETERMINE IF MC COY HAS EVER BEEN EMPLOYED IN THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY OR WITH ANY SUB-CONTRACTOR .IN THIS INDUSTRY. .- BECAUSE ( THE KNOWLEDGE DEMONSTRATED BY THE HIJACKERS CONCERNING BOLING SEVEN TWO SEVEN AIRCRAFT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT NORJAK SUBJECT IS A FORMER EMPLOYEE IN THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY.
THIS MATTER IS TO RECEIVE CONTINUOUS AND VIGOROUS ATTENTION UNTIL FULLY RESOLVED. KEEP BUREAU IMMEDIATELY ADVISED OF PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS.
THIS MATTER IS TO RECEIVE CONTINUOUS AND VIGOROUS ATTENTION UNTIL FULLY RESOLVED. KEEP BUREAU IMMEDIATELY ADVISED OF PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS. END JFK FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-27991Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, portland (164-41)
Date: March 8, 1972
SUB- G
Sub- 330
John Edgar Hoover, Director
Rc: NOR JAK
2)
FBI File No.
Lab. No.
164-2111

Examination requested by:	PC-H5141 MC	GX
Portland
Reference!
Letter 2/24/72
Examination requested:
Microscopic Analyses - Chemical Analyses
Remarks:

Specimens 040 and 041 are being returned to the Seattle Office as an enclosure to their copy of this report.
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 
TEBI, Seattle (164-81) , Enclosures (3) (Q40, Q41, Lab report) Rug SNAP ON THE STACK IB (1)
DO NOT INCLUDE
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 
TEBI, Seattle (164-81) , Enclosures (3) (Q40, Q41, Lab report) Rug SNAP ON THE STACK IB (1)
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE .PAGEIS) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Sub. G
164-81-2455

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SERIALIZED
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MAR 1 0 1972
FRIT SEATTLE

ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-279927:1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
TO:SAC, Portland Ro; NORJAK

Dato:
FBI File No.	March S, 1972
Lab. No.	164-2111 PC-H5141 NC GX

Specimens received
2/28/72
Q40
Tie
Q41 Tie clip
Result of examination:
No stains having the appearance of body fluids were found on Q40 or Q41.
No hairs or foreign textile fibers were found on 040 or Q41.
No identifying marks were found on Q41 . that would indicate either the owner or the manufacturer of this item.
No identifying marks were found on Q41 . that would indicate either the owner or the manufacturer of this item.
Sub. G 164-81-2454

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MAR 1 0 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-27993AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
FROM:
DIRECTOR, FBI
(164-2111)
1B(8)
NORJAK
2/15/72
Attached is the 16 mm movie film taken by the U. S. Air Force of a simulated drop made 1/6/72 in captioned matter. This film was forwarded to the Bureau by Seattle letter dated 1/10/72. This film is being returned to the Seattle Office in accordance with request in referenced letter. Still photographs forwarded by Seattle are being retained in Bureau files.
Enclosure
Sub.G. 164 -- 81-2456
SEARCHED INDEXED
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DB Cooper-279942/24/72
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTENTION: LABORATORY SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
Enclosed herewith for the Laboratory is the aan's narrow black necktie with attached tie clip which was found by Las Vegas Agents in
-- 81-2456
SEARCHED INDEXED
z FEB 1 7 1972 FBI-SCHI15
DB Cooper-279942/24/72
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTENTION: LABORATORY SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
NORJAK
Enclosed herewith for the Laboratory is the aan's narrow black necktie with attached tie clip which was found by Las Vegas Agents in hijacked aricraft in this matter and which was believed worn by Unsub.
Enclosures have been displayed to J.C. Penney Co., store personnel at Las Vegas, Nevada, and Portland, Oregon. All personel contacted uniformly agree that the tie, which bore the "Towncraft" label, exclusive with Peuney's, could not have been sold at any time in the recent past. At Las Vegas, the most recent sales of such time: were estimated at one and one-half years ago, and at Portland, three years ago. None of the persons contacted were able to offer any suggestions as to how the purdaser of the tie might possibly be traced.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
FBI LABORATORY
Enclosure should be examined to determine whether it bears my traces of identifiable body secretions, hairs, atains, etc., which may be of help in this investigation. Upon conclusion of the examination, enclosure should be forwarded to Seattle by registered mail.
, which may be of help in this investigation. Upon conclusion of the examination, enclosure should be forwarded to Seattle by registered mail.
3- Bureau (Enc. 2) (AM) (RM) Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
RPH: Ibt -(7)
Sub. G 164-81 2349 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED /12-FILED FEB 26 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
2 f 
DB Cooper-27995*
2/9/72
AIRTEL
Sub 330
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
NORJAK
ReSEtel tp PD and LV 2/8/72.
Enclosed herewith for Portland is one black tie with tie clasp, tie labeled "Towncraft" and number 3 Penneys; one copy of FD 302 by SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT dated 12/1/71, reflecting investigation in Penneys Store Number 44, Las Vegas, Nevada; one copy of FD 302 of SAs FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT, dated 11/26/71, reflecting examination of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 on 11/24/71.
Portland will conduct investigation set forth in referenced teletype.
2 - Portland (Enc. 3) (1) - Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1 - Las Vegas EJS:1ad (4)
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Sub- 330 164-81-2239
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED FEB 1 4 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-27996
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3) (1) - Seattle (164-81) (Info) 1 - Las Vegas EJS:1ad (4)
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Sub- 330 164-81-2239
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED FEB 1 4 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
1
DB Cooper-27996
b6 b7CNRØØ7 SE PLAIN 8:16 PM NITEL 2/24/72 VAB TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (=P-) WEEKLY . SUMMARY 2P
NORJAK.
RE SEATTLE WEEKLY SUMMARY FEBRUARY THREE LAST.
SACRAMENTO ADVISES SEVERAL FLIGHTS OVER DROP AREA MADE BY SR- SEVENTY ONE, HOWEVER, DUE TO WEATHER, PHOTOGRAPHING WAS IMPOSSIBLE. PLANS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING WITH SR-SEVENTYONE, DISCONTINUED, AS AIRCRAFT COMMITTED FOR MILITARY. MISSIONS.
ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH U. S. NAVY AT WHIDBEY ISLAND NAVAL AIRSTATION TO PHOTOGRAPH DROP AREA ON A GRATIS BASIS, AT FIRST OPPORTUNITY THAT WEATHER PERMITS.
INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND CONCERNING TIE FOUND ON AIRCRAFT, DETERMINED IT IS TYPE OF TIE WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SOLD FOR SEVERAL END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-27997 Sub AS 164-81-2337PAGE TWO
164-31
YEARS. TIE IS BEING FORWARDED BY PORTLAND, TO LABORATORY FOR EXAM- INATION.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES TO BE RECEIVED CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS AND THIS INFORMATION IS BEING PROMPTLY CHECKED OUT.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES TO BE RECEIVED CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS AND THIS INFORMATION IS BEING PROMPTLY CHECKED OUT.
PLANNING FOR SEARCH OF DROP AREA CONTINUES, HOWEVER,' PLANS AS YET, HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED.
END
WDC HOLD (+5+)
DB Cooper-27998NRØ10 SE PLAIN 701 PM NITEL 2/8/72 VAB TO LAS VEGAS PORTLAND FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
NORJAK.
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, DEC. THREE, SEVENTYONE.
LAS VEGAS REQUESTED TO SEND TO PORTLAND THE BLACK SNAP ON TIE WITH A TIE PIN IN IT BEARING TOWNCRAFT LABEL. LAS VEGAS ALSO SHOULD SEND COPIES OF FD THREE ZERO TWO REFLECTING THE FINDING OF THIS EVI- DENCE ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT AND ALSO THE THREE ZERO TWO BY SA FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT, DATED DEC. ONE, SEVENTYONE REFLECTING INVESTI- GATION AT PENNEY'S AT LAS VEGAS.
THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE SENT VIA REGISTERED MAIL AND HANDLED AS EVIDENCE, BEING CAREFUL TO PRESERVE THE CHAIN OF EVIDENCE.
PORTLAND, ON RECEIPT OF THE TIE AND THE TIE PIN, CONTACT PENNEY'S AT PORTLAND AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO DETERMINE, IF POSSIBLE, THE SOURCE OF THESE ITEMS.
PORTLAND, ON RECEIPT OF THE TIE AND THE TIE PIN, CONTACT PENNEY'S AT PORTLAND AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO DETERMINE, IF POSSIBLE, THE SOURCE OF THESE ITEMS.
END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-27999
Sub. G.
164-81-2205PAGE TWO
164-81
IN CONTACTING PENNEY'S EXPLORE ALL POSSIBILITY OF CHECKING WITH THEIR PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, ETC. TO NARROW DOWN, AGAIN, IF POSSIBLE, WHERE THESE ITEMS MIGHT HAVE BEEN PURCHASED. END
SGT FBI LAS VEGAS CLR
DB Cooper-280001015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 February 4, 1972
Mr. Stan Pitkin United States Attorney United States Court House Seattle, Washington 98104
Attention:
Aost. U.S. Attorney
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Re: HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 0305, NOVEMBER 24, 1971
Dear Sir:
This will confirm an opinion given on February 3, 1972, by Assistant United States Attorney to Special Agent CHARLES E. FARRELL of this office, concerning parachutes which were involved in this case.
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The hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight #305 was given four parachutes while the plane was on the ground at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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The hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight #305 was given four parachutes while the plane was on the ground at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Two of these parachutes were apparently used by the hijacker when he parachuted from the plane. The remaining two parachutes were still on the plane when it landed at Reno, Nevada. One of the parachutes was intact, but the other had been opened and three of the shroud lines had been cut.
₾ Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis, contacted the Seattle Office on February 3, 1972, to inquire as to the disposition of the two parachutes which had been left on the plane. advised he has been receiving inquiries from the person who supplied the parachutes cither to have the parachutes returned to hin, or have Northwest Airlines pay for them.
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when the above facts were discussed with him, advised that no evidence, which includes both of the parachutes, should be returned at this time, as this
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2 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81) CEF : k1b (5)
DB Cooper-28001
Lub.G.
164-81-2752FILE (164-81)
2/3/72
ASAC PAUL R.
both of the parachutes, should be returned at this time, as this
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2 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81) CEF : k1b (5)
DB Cooper-28001
Lub.G.
164-81-2752FILE (164-81)
2/3/72
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
NORJAK
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called today. He said the owner of the two parachutes which were recovered in Reno, had been in touch with Northwest Airlines and wants his chutes back or wants to be paid for them.
They want to know from us if we still have their chutes and when they will be returned to them (NWA) .
I told him that I was sure we still had them and that we would discuss with the United States Attorney the propriety of releasing them at this point and would advise him as soon as possible.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
USA should be contacted as well as the Bureau before we return them.
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Sub.G 164-81-215
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED IS FILED 14 FBI-SEATTLE if 
DB Cooper-28003NRØ10 SE PLAIN
8:46 PM NITEL 2/3/72 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1P WEEKLY SUMMARY
NOR JAK
SEATTLE'S FUTURE INVESTIGATION IS EXPECTED TO INVOLVE A DETAILED SEARCH OF THE SUSPECTED DROP AREA WHICH WILL BEGIN AT SUCH
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1P WEEKLY SUMMARY
NOR JAK
SEATTLE'S FUTURE INVESTIGATION IS EXPECTED TO INVOLVE A DETAILED SEARCH OF THE SUSPECTED DROP AREA WHICH WILL BEGIN AT SUCH TIME AS THE WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMIT. TO FACILITATE THIS SEARCH, SEATTLE IS EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING AN UP-TO- DATE AERIAL MAP MADE OF THE AREA WHICH COULD THEN BE USED FOR LAYING OUT THE SEARCH AREA.
SEATTLE OFFICE WAS CONTACTED TODAY BY NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, WHO REQUESTED HE BE ADVISED OF THE DISPOSITION OF THE PARACHUTES FOUND ON THE PLANE AT RENO, AS NWA HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY THE OWNER OF THE PARACHUTES FOR THEIR RETURN OR FOR PAYMENT BY NWA.
AUSA SEATTLE, ADVISED TODAY THAT THE PARA- CHUTES SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED AT THIS TIME, NOTING THE IMPOR- TANCE OF THIS CASE.
MINNEAPOLIS SHOULD CONTACT AND ADVISE OF THE
AUSA'S OPINION. END (ACK THEN HOLD) MRF FBI WA DC ACK FOR TWO
DB Cooper-28004
sub . G. 164-81-2142
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FILE (164-81)
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
NORJAK
Re : RANSOM MONEY
The ransom money obtained by Northwest Airlines was microfilmed by the The original roll of film contained on one reel, was picked up by SA and sent to the Laboratory by United
FARRELL
NORJAK
Re : RANSOM MONEY
The ransom money obtained by Northwest Airlines was microfilmed by the The original roll of film contained on one reel, was picked up by SA and sent to the Laboratory by United Airlines courier. Since the above roll of film contained the serial numbers of $230,000, it was necessary to furnish the serial numbers of the $30,000 which was not included in the ransom (the ransom being $200,000).
Because the Laboratory was having difficulty with eliminating the serial numbers, they requested we obtain the complete list of serial numbers which were deleted from the original listing of the $230,000.
In the meantime, the had prepared another amount of ransom money of $230,000 and included in that, the $30,000 which had been taken from the first ransom money as mentioned in paragraph one above.
The then loaned to us, two reels of microfilm which contains their current ransom money and which included the bills which had been taken from the first ransom money. These two rolls of microfilm were sent to the Laboratory and were used to compile an accurate list of the ransom money given to the hijacker.
These two rolls of microfilm were sent to the Laboratory and were used to compile an accurate list of the ransom money given to the hijacker.
All three reels of film returned by the Bureau with the following dispositions:
The reel containing the ransom money given to the hijacker is being maintained in the Seattle Office as evidence
CEF:klb )3)
Sub. G 164-81-2105 SEARCHED SERIAUND mg x Umz FBI-SCALIA
19-1 DB Cooper-28005
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and is designated as 164-81-1B(3). Since the bank has no further need for this list, this film may be maintained by the FBI indefinitely and as such time as it is no longer needed, may be disposed of at the discretion of the FBI, per
The two rolls of film obtained on the second occasion and which contain the current ransom money were returned by SA CHARLES E. FARRELL on 1/27/72 to
building. A receipt was obtained for these films and will be maintained as a lA serial in this file.
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DB Cooper-28006 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
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DB Cooper-28006 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164=81)
DATE: 1/25/72
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Sil M €
Re Bureau routing slip 11/29/71 attaching 2 rolls of microfilm.
On 1/25/72 SA MAURICE F. ROW at the Bureau advised that copies of the bills contained in this microfilm were retained at the Bureau. In view of this, these films should be returned to at the
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Two Roles of Microfica
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RET'D 1-22-22 to
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Sub.G 164-81-2104 SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED MLFILED JAN 2 $ 1972 FBI -- SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-2800711/29/71
Attached is the microfilm received in the Seattle Hijacking Case. It will be noted from the 11/26/71 airtel that the requested return of at least part of this film. The two boxes with the Bureau's "EVIDENCE" stickers attached are the rolls of film received last with the airtel 11/26 and the box without any such sticker is the original microfilm
The two boxes with the Bureau's "EVIDENCE" stickers attached are the rolls of film received last with the airtel 11/26 and the box without any such sticker is the original microfilm received with airtel 11/25.
M. F. ROW Som
DB Cooper-28008Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Property FD-192 (Rev. 10-6-65)
quired as Evidence
Date
12/21/71
Title and Character of Case
NORJAK
Sal. @
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Date Property Acquired	Source From Which Property Acquired On board Northwest Airlines Flight #305 on landing
11/24/71	at Reno, Nevada

Location of Property or Bulky Exhibit BER- Basement
Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same
Evidence in captioned case
Description of Property or Exhibit and Identity of Agent Submitting Same
One back parachute with a sage green nylon container Model NB6 (Navy back pack 6) with sage green nylon harness. This parachute which is white in color has a 28 foot nylon flat circular spread with padded cushon. The pilot chute is also white.
This chute is identified officially as Pioneer Parachute Company, 26 foot rip stop conical type 226, SN 9/57.
This chute is identified officially as Pioneer Parachute Company, 26 foot rip stop conical type 226, SN 9/57. This chute was inspected and repacked 5/21/71, Riggers License #1579638, bearing the signature "E.J. COSSEY, Issaquah, Wn." Also an integral part of this chute is a 24 foot rip stop made by Steinthal Mfg. Company, type 60-9707, SN 7/60. This also was packed by "E.J. COSSEY" on 5/21/71.
The identification cards for this chute are contained in a packet on the back of the chute pocket labelled "Inspection and Packing Data."
SEMIANNUAL INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (Initial and Date)
Sub. D.
164-81-1B-(4)

SEARCHED	INDEXED
SERIALIZED	FILED

DEC* * ** FBI-SEATTLE
Field File #
17
DB Cooper-28009Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Prope-tv" quirod as Evidence FD-192 (Rev. 10-6-65)
12/21/71
Date
Title and Character of Case NORJAK
SUB- (G) D.

Date Property Acquired	Source From Which Property Acquired On board Northwest Airlines Flight #305, on
Date Property Acquired	Source From Which Property Acquired On board Northwest Airlines Flight #305, on landing
11/24/71	at Reno, Nevada

Location of Property or Bulky Exhibit
BER- BASement
Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispose of Same
Evidence in captioned case
Description of Property or Exhibit and Identity of Agent Submitting Same
One (1) orange or salmon-pink chest parachute.
This chute was found on board the hijacked Northwest Airlines 727 jet Flight #305, in an opened condition. It is salmon or orange-pink in color; has no pilot chute and the shrouds have been cut away from the canvas pack and three of the lines had been cut out.
The inspection card for this chute identified it as a 24 foot rip stop Type SN DA5853912, date of manufacture 10/59, owner Seattle Sky Sports, Issaquah; date inspected and repacked 9/16/71 by Rigger E.J. COSSEY, #1579638.
SEMIANNUAL INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (Initial and Date)
Field Flie #
Sub.
SEMIANNUAL INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (Initial and Date)
Field Flie #
Sub. 12
164-81-+B(5)
SEARCHED INDEXED
SERIALIZED FILED
DEC : , 17: FBI -- SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-28010*1-336 (Rov. 12-10-63)
DIMITHUNT OF JUSTICE 4 9 D O G
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D .. C. 20537
REPORT of the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-41
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 22, 1971
TO:
SAC, Portland
Sal 1 130
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtels 12-3-71 and 12-8-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Fortlend
· SPECIMENS:
Two envelopes, Q19 and Q21
Two accompanying letters, Q20 and Q22
No Latent prints of value developed on enclosed specimens, which are further described in separate Laboratory report.
This report supplements ond confirms Butel
12-21-71.
Enc. (4) 2 .- Seattle (164-51) 1 - Las Vegas (164-60) 1 - Sacramento
DB Cooper-28011
Sub.
Enc. (4) 2 .- Seattle (164-51) 1 - Las Vegas (164-60) 1 - Sacramento
DB Cooper-28011
Sub. A.
164-81-1559
1 SALTED _____ INDEXEN John EdgesHARLOOPLegatoFILED m
DEC 27 1971 I.BL-SEATTLE
TINS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OPPICIAL UST ONE1-336 (Rev. 12-10-63)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTOATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-00 164-2111	December 22, 1971
LATENT CASE NO.	A-46410

TO:
SAC, Las Vegas
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 12-8-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas
SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q17 Accompanying message, Q18
No latent prints of value developed on enclosed specimens, which are described in separate Laboratory report.
This report supplements and confirms Butel 12-21-71.
DB Cooper-28012
Enc. (2)
2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Portland (164-41)
Sub, 2
164-81-7560
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONGY
3] SEANCHED INDEXTO John Edge He SERADSTEDi6/2 FILED \10
(2)
2 - Seattle (164-81) 1 - Portland (164-41)
Sub, 2
164-81-7560
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONGY
3] SEANCHED INDEXTO John Edge He SERADSTEDi6/2 FILED \10 DEC & 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 1TRØ41 WA PLAIN
11:50 PM URGENT 12/23/71 TRC
TO SEATTLE (164-81)
G- Sul = 130
PORTLAND (164-41). LOS ANGELES (164-497) NEW YORK (164-627) WASHINGTON FIELD (164-169)
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 2P
NORJAK
Sev 1164
also Sul 13.
RE SEATTLE LET DECEMBER THIRTEEN, WASHINGTON FIELD AIRTEL
DECEMBER FIFTEEN LOS. ANGELES AIRTEL DECEMBER FOURTEEN SUBMITTING THREE ENVELOPES AND THREE LETTER COPIES, Q TWENTYTHREEE THROUGH Q TWENTYEIGHT. ELEVEN LATENT FINGERPRINTS, ONE LATENT IMPRESSION EITHER FINGERPRINT OR PALM PRINT AND TWO LATENT PALM PRINTS DE- VELOPED ON TWO ENVELOPES Q TWENTYTHREE AND Q TWENTYSEVEN AND TWO LETTER COPIES Q TWENTYFOUR AND TWENTYEIGHT. TEN LATENT FINGER- PRINTS NOT IDENTICAL FINGERPRINTS OF
FBI
FBI
NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
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REMAINING LATENT FINGERPRINTS WHICH IS TIP IMPRESSION AND LATENT IMPRESSION COMPARED INSOFAR AAE POSSIBLE WITH FINGER -. PRINTS OF ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS BUT NO IDENTIFICATION EFFECTED. NO PALM PRINTS HERE FOR NAMED INDIVIDUALS. FINGERPRINT REORD FOR FBI NUMBER b6 b7C TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. COMPARISONS WILL. BE CONDUCTED WHEN RECORD LOCATED AND YOU WILL BE ADVISED SSEPARATELY IF' IDENTIFICATION' EFFECTED.
CONFIRMING. END
DCA
FBI SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28014FO-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/15/71
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code) AIR MAIL
(Priority)
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUB - Q
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
BUFILE 164-2111
00:
Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Seattle dated 12/3/71, and Seattle airtel to Las Vegas dated 12/8/71. SUB-
D
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 interview of two copies
b6 of interview of 74/.
SUB-
D
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of FD-302 interview of two copies
b6 of interview of 74/. and two copies on 11/24/71, all of SUB- of FD-302 interview of should have been enclosed with referenced Las Vegas airtel.
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In addition, enclosed are two copies of FD-302 search of Boeing Aircraft on 11/24/71, by Las Vegas Agents and also interview d of Seattle files.
on 12/2/71, for completion b6 b7C
Investigation continuing Las Vegas SUB- F.
2 - Seattle (Encl. 10) 1- Las Vegas HEH : kmc
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Seb LA 164581-7469 SEARCHED
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DB Cooper-28015
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1969 O + 346-090 (11)ERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
11/26/71.
Reno International Airport, Reno, Nevada, advised the Northwest Airlines 727 Flight 305 would park on the ramp approximately 150 yards cast of the airport terminal building. He said no vehicles other than service vehicles would be permitted on the ramp or runway except for FBI vehicles or those authorized on the airport by the
He said no vehicles other than service vehicles would be permitted on the ramp or runway except for FBI vehicles or those authorized on the airport by the FBI.
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Sub. A 164-81-4469
SEMAI FILSO
DECC201371
Ful-5 ifi
On
11/24/71
at
Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
by. SA
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Dalo dictated
11/26/71
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This document contains neither recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned lo your agency: Il and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogoncy.
DB Cooper-28016DERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato 11/26/71
On this date, the below listed individuals examined a Boeing Aircraft, Type 727, which belongs to Northwest Orient Airlines, and which had been utilized as their flight number 305 on that date. This examination took place at 11:25 P.M. at the Municipal Airport in Reno, Nevada.
Prior to the initiation of this search, information had been furnished to the below agents by a member of the crew -"who had flown this airplane into the Reno airport to the effect that the unknown subject involved in the hi-jacking of this airplane had been seated in the rear right-hand window seat of this
been furnished to the below agents by a member of the crew -"who had flown this airplane into the Reno airport to the effect that the unknown subject involved in the hi-jacking of this airplane had been seated in the rear right-hand window seat of this plane.
Upon boarding this aircraft, it was determined that the rear row of seats on this airplane were numbered 18, and the right window seat was designated 18F. On the seat numbered 18E a black clip-on tie was observed. This black tie contained a tie clasp, yellow gold in color. with a white pearl circular stone in the center. The label on this tie indicated it to be a "Towncraft" tie and bore the store name of Penneys Number 3. It further bore a label showing it to be a "Snapper" patent type tie. On the floor directly in front of seat number 18D, the exterior canvas cover for a chest type parachute was observed ... along with the handle utilized for releasing this parachute. The label on this canvas covering indicated it to be Pack Part Number 4511876B and indicated the date of manufacture to have been October, (year illegible). The flap on this canvas exterior contained a sewn on white label with the notation SSS # 5 and COSS.
The flap on this canvas exterior contained a sewn on white label with the notation SSS # 5 and COSS. This flap had also been stenciled with the name JOHNSON.
An opened parachute which apparently had been removed from the canvas parachute cover described above was found spread out over seats 17C and 17B. This parachute was of a pink-orange color.
On seat 18B, an unopened back type parachute was observed. A card in the pocket of this parachute reflected it to be a Conacol type parachute, number 60-9707 and made by the Pioneer Parachute Company. This card indicated it was last inspected on May 21, 1971 ..
On 11/24/71 ot Reno, Nevada
164-81- 1465
File #
LV 164-60 Lub. D.
SA FRANCIS .J. SCHMIDT: SA
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Dote dictatad .11/26/71
· by
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond-is. Sponed.to-your-ogoneyt it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DEC :20:371 Fut -S., .'
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DB Cooper-28017.NNRØ13 WA PLAIN 3:14 PM URGENT 12-21-71 GXC TO PORTLAND (164-41) SACRAMENTO LAS VEGAS (164-67) SEATTLE (
NNRØ13 WA PLAIN 3:14 PM URGENT 12-21-71 GXC TO PORTLAND (164-41) SACRAMENTO LAS VEGAS (164-67) SEATTLE (164-81)
Sul:
G
Sony
130
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
ADRJAK.
12-8-71.
RE PORTLAND AIRTELS DECEMBER THREE AND DECEMBER EIGHT SUBMITTING TWO ENVELOPES. AND ACCOMPANYING LETTERS. NO LATENT PPINIS DEVELOPED. CONFIRMING.
END
Sub. G. 164-81-1453
SEARCHED .----- INDEXED. SERIALIZED ML FILED DEC 21 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
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'DB Cooper-2801912/21/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM	=	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle dated 11/30/71.
Being returned to Sacramento under separate cover is the opaque polyethylene bag forwarded to Seattle.
The bag was closely examined by appropriato maintenance and management personnel at Northwest Airlines and they have advised that it is not any part of their plane.
The bag is being returned at your request.
The bag was closely examined by appropriato maintenance and management personnel at Northwest Airlines and they have advised that it is not any part of their plane.
The bag is being returned at your request.
3 - Sacramento (Encl 1) (1 - package) 2 - Seattle (166-31) (164-81-Sub G) CEF : klb (5)
DB Cooper-28020
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FEDER BUREAU OF INVEST SATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-73
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 15, 1971
TO:
SAC, Minneapolis
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Airtel 12-8-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Minneapolis SPECIMENS: Northwest Airlines ticket
No latent prints of value developed enclosed ticket.
This report supplements and confirms Butel of
12-14-71.
Enc. 2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland (104-41)
Sub. G.
164-81-1322 SEARCHED4_INDEXED SERIADRED POR BLEV 27 DEC 107 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
John Edqaf Hobter, Dire
100
TINS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-280210-9 (Rev.
164-81-1322 SEARCHED4_INDEXED SERIADRED POR BLEV 27 DEC 107 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
John Edqaf Hobter, Dire
100
TINS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-280210-9 (Rev. 5- 18-7 1)
FBI
Transmit in
Via
Airtel

(Type in plaintext or code)	(Priority)
Date 12/14/71
To: SAC, Seattle From: Director, FBI (164-2111)
	SUB. G.
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER;	D.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE;
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Re Las Vegas airtel 12/7/71, and teletype 12/13/71.
The referred to parachute is being forwarded under separate
cover by registered airmail to your office.

(Do not type below this line.)
Sub. A. 164-81-1224
INDEXILD
SEARCHED SERIADRED ML FILED DECCI 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE €
DB Cooper-28022Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.
164-81-1224
INDEXILD
SEARCHED SERIADRED ML FILED DECCI 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE €
DB Cooper-28022Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
SUB- G
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
Date:
December 14, 1971
Sub 130
Re:
NORJAK
John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711210079 LL
D-711218033 LL

Examination requested by:	Portland, Las Vegas
Reference:	Airtels 12/6/71
Examination requested:	Document - Fingerprint
Remarks;

The submitted- evidence will be returned with the fingerprint report.
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Las Vegas (164-60) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report)
Sub. AS
164-81-1279
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DR-FILED 18 DEC 1 61971 FBI -SEATTLE
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ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-280237-1b
Ner Ont of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF
AS
164-81-1279
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DR-FILED 18 DEC 1 61971 FBI -SEATTLE
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ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-280237-1b
Ner Ont of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Portland (164-41)
Re:
NORJAK

Date: .	December	1#, 1971
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711210079 LL D-711213033 LL

Specimens received
12/10/71 from Portland
Q13
Envelope postmarked "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 970 PM
3 DEC 1971" bearing hand printed address "OREGONIAN
1320 SW BROADWAY PORTLAND, ORE."
Q14 Slip of paper bearing hand printed message beginning "I AM RIGHT HERE IN PORTLAND! AND ... "
ALSO SUBMITTED: Portion of newspaper clipping beginning
"Letter may hold clue.
Specimens received 12/10/71 from Las Vegas
Q15 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, CA 956 PM 1 DEC 1971," bearing hand printed address "RENO GAZETTE RENO NEVADA"
Q16 Accompanying sheet of paper bearing cutout words with message "Plan Ahead for Retirement Income D.
POSTAL SERVICE, CA 956 PM 1 DEC 1971," bearing hand printed address "RENO GAZETTE RENO NEVADA"
Q16 Accompanying sheet of paper bearing cutout words with message "Plan Ahead for Retirement Income D. B. Cooper."
ALSO SUBMITTED: Fingerprint card for b6 b7C
Result of examination:
No watermarks, indented writing or other features were found on Q13 through Q16 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens.
It is noted in this regard that Q15 bears a U. S. Postal watermark, which indicates that this envelope was sold by the U. S. Postal Service.
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DB Cooper-28024The questioned hand printing on Q13 through Q15 was not identified with any of the questioned hand printing on the specimens submitted previously in this matter and no connection "could be established between Q13 through Q16 and the other questioned items in this case.
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
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D-711210079 LL
DB Cooper-28025AR433 WA PLAIN
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Sol: G
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DB Cooper-28025AR433 WA PLAIN
6:45PM URGENT 12-15-71 DRL
Sol: G
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TO LAS VEGAS (154-60) SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-41) CACPAMENTO FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P AMRJAK.
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL DECEMBER SIX, SUBMITTING ENVELOPE, ACCOMPANYING MESSAGE AND FINGERPRINTS. b6 b7C LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE IDENTICAL ELIMINATION PRINTS. NO ADDITIONAL LATENT PRINTS.
CONFIRMING. END
ALL OFFICES PLS RETURN TO TALK TKS
DB Cooper-28026 1 Sul.G. 164-81-1252 SEARCHED ..... oto. INDEXED SERIALIZO VIR FILED y DEC 105 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
f
B1-336 (Rev. 12-10-63)
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FEDER! BUREAU OF INVES' ATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-60	December 13, 1971
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO: SAC, Las Vegas
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 12-3-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Contents of ashtray, Q1 Elimination fingerprints of and seven other individuals
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No latent prints of
SAC, Las Vegas
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 12-3-71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Contents of ashtray, Q1 Elimination fingerprints of and seven other individuals
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No latent prints of value developed contents of ashtray.
Latent fingerprint previously reported message, Q2, not identical submitted elimination fingerprints. Q1 enclosed. Elimination prints being retained Latent Fingerprint Section for use in possible future submissions this case.
Results of laboratory examination and disposi- tion other specimen subjects separate report. Enc. 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-1205
1 SEARCHED Content SERIALIZED FILED 2 John Edgar Hoover, Director DEC 1 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USEI ONLY
DB Cooper-28027.
(Rev. 12-10-63)
DEPARTMENT OF INTEL & 5 ₹
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REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. FBI FILE NO.	164-41 164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 13, 1971
TO:
SAC, Portland
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Airtel 12-2-21
SPECIMENS:
Portland :
A-45410

December 13, 1971
TO:
SAC, Portland
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Airtel 12-2-21
SPECIMENS:
Portland 
Envelope, Q5
Letter, Q8
Four latent fingerprints of value developed Q5 and five latent fingerprints of value developed Q6.
Latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints following persons:
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2 - Seattle (164-81)
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164-81-1204 SEARCHED CanREACH SERIALIZER A CELLED. O. DEC 1 5 1971 FBI --- SEATTLE 1
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BUREAU OF INVEST SATION L Washington, D. C. 20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
December 13, 1971

YOUR FILE NO.	164-627
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO: SAC, New York
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 12/4/71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: New York
SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q7 Four-page article, 09 through Q12 Letter, Q8
Enclosed specimens
TO: SAC, New York
RE: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Airtel 12/4/71
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: New York
SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q7 Four-page article, 09 through Q12 Letter, Q8
Enclosed specimens described in separate Laboratory report.
Two latent fingerprints of value developed Q12, fourth page of four-page article. No latent prints of value developed other specimens.
Latent fingerprints not identical previously reported latent prints this case or with fingerprints following persons:
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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICML UJE UNST
DB Cooper-28030SAC, New York
December 13, 1971
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Specimens enclosed. This report supplements and confirms Butel
12/10/71.
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LC #A-45410
DB Cooper-28031MR063 WA PLAIN 9:00PM URGENT 12-14-71 BJM TO MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND (164-4!)
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111)
IP
NORJAK
RE MINNEAPOLIS AIRTEL DECEMBER EIGHT. NO LATENT PRINTS OF VALUE AIRLINES TICKET. CONFIRMING . END
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QERIALIZED FILED. DEC 1 4 1971 131 . SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-28032+ [.aboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Las Vegas (164-60)
Dato:
Decomber 9, 1971
Re:
"NORJAK"
1 0
John Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI Filo No.
Lab. No.
164-2111

Examination requested by:	Las Vegas	FC-#3225 MC
Reference:	Airtel 12/3/71	Sub G
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Fingerprint
Remarks:

The hairs on specimen Q2 have been mounted on Q glass microscope slide. Should you desire futuro microscopic comparisons between the head hair clipping and a known head hair sample, resubmit the glass microscope slide containing the heir clipping so that direct microscopic comparisons may be made.
you desire futuro microscopic comparisons between the head hair clipping and a known head hair sample, resubmit the glass microscope slide containing the heir clipping so that direct microscopic comparisons may be made.
You are being advised of the result of the fingerprint examination and the disposition of Q1 and the "Also Submittod" itemshy a separate report.
Specimen Q2 is being returned as an enclosure to this report.
Ruclosures (3) (02, 2 Lab report)
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Seattle Enclosure (Lab report)
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164-51-190
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
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CARCHED INDEXED ENIALE ** D_A_FILED. DEC : 3 1971 FBI -- STATNE 1 1
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
DB Cooper-28033 REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Las Vegas Re: "NORJAK"

Date:	December	9, 1971
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	PC-H3225	MC

Specimens	received	12/7/71	b6
PC-H3225	MC

Specimens	received	12/7/71	b6 b7C

Q1 02	Contents
Towol	of ashtray

Also	Submitted:	Fingerprint card
Fingerprint card Fingerprint card Fingerprint card
Fingerprint card
Fingerprint card
Fingerprint card
Fingerprint card	from
from from
from
from
from
from
from

Result of examination :.
Specimen Q1 contains eight cigarette butts. Seven of these are Raleigh SSom filtor-tipped cigarette butts. The eighth cigarette butt has the same design and composition as Raleigh 85mm cigarettes and, accordingly, is probably a Raleigh 85mm cigarette. This type of cigarette is sold in a "soft pack."
A brown head hair clipping and a brown limb hair both of Caucasian origin were found on Q2.
This type of cigarette is sold in a "soft pack."
A brown head hair clipping and a brown limb hair both of Caucasian origin were found on Q2. The head hair clipping is suitable for significant comparison results; however, the limb bair possesnes too few unique microscopic characteristics to be of value for this purpose.
Foreign textile fibers of various types and colors removed from 02 have been placed in a pillbox.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-133
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 10, 1971
TO:
SAC, Philadelphia
RE UNSUB.
164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

December 10, 1971
TO:
SAC, Philadelphia
RE UNSUB. ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE:Airtel 12/3/71 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Philadelphia SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q3 Letter, Q4
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report. Five latent fingerprints of value developed Q4. No latent prints of value developed Q3.
Two latent fingerprints identical elimination
fingerprints 5 Three latent fingerprints b6 not identical fingerprints or following persons: b7C
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164-81-7196
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2 - Seattle (164-81)
1 - Minneapolis (164-73)
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DEC 1 3 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
TIHS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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REPORT of the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.
20537
REPORT of the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-60
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO,	A-45410

TO: SAC, Las Vegas
December 10, 1971
Sul. G.
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UNSUB. ; RE: NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE: Airtel 11/30/71 EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Las Vegas SPECIMENS: Envelope, Q1 Message, Q2
Enclosed specimens described separate Laboratory report.
One latent fingerprint of value Q2: No latent prints of value developed Q1.
Latent fingerprint not identical fingerprints following persons:
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164-81-1195 SEARCHEDLA GRENE SERIALIZED 4 FILED 2 DEC 1 31971 FBI - SEATTLE
John Edgaf Hopfer, Direptat
TIMS REPORT IS FURNISHED POR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DAS
DB Cooper-28037SAC, Las Vegas
December 10, 1971
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This report supplements and confirms Butel
12/8/71.
Sacramento 1 - Portland
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164-81-1195 SEARCHEDLA GRENE SERIALIZED 4 FILED 2 DEC 1 31971 FBI - SEATTLE
John Edgaf Hopfer, Direptat
TIMS REPORT IS FURNISHED POR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DAS
DB Cooper-28037SAC, Las Vegas
December 10, 1971
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This report supplements and confirms Butel
12/8/71.
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LC #A-45410
DB Cooper-28038FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data. December 3, 1971
residing at the home of b6 , b7C
information :
provided the following
On November 24, 1971, while employed as a stewardess for Northwest Airlines, she flew on Flight 305 which originated in Washington, D. C., arrived at Minneapolis, Minn., about 10 a.m. , and she boarded shortly thereafter. She said the crew for her flight were Pilot WILLIAM SCOTT. Senior Stewardess and C Stewardess
B Stewardess
advised that her flight departed Minnea- polis, Minn., at 10:35 Central Standard Time, with a light load, less than half, and flew to Great Falls, Montana, then to Missoula, Montana, then to Spokane, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. She said that the aircraft departed Portland, Oregon at 2:53 Pacific Time, and arrived two hours and fifty-three minutes later at Seattle which is normally a 36 minute flight.
She said that the aircraft departed Portland, Oregon at 2:53 Pacific Time, and arrived two hours and fifty-three minutes later at Seattle which is normally a 36 minute flight.
Just before the gave the word for take off from Portland, took a beverage form to the aft jump seat. There was a man in seat 18 E, middle right aft passenger seat, and as she, faced the barrier strip, she observed dropping a note, stand up, and unfasten the barrier strip and sit down next to the man in seat 18 E. appeared emotional in that she was trying to speak to her, was moving her lips, but other than no other words came out.
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b6 picked up the note lying at her feet and read it which, to the best of her recollection, is as follows: b7C
"Miss, I am hijacking this plane. I have a bomb. Sit next to me."
The aircraft lifted off the runway at 2:58 and b6 used the interphone to advise the pilot the ship was being
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On 12/1-2/71
File # Philadelphia 164-133 b6
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SA
164-81-409
by SA
- JWC/1ss Dote dictated 12/3/71 Sub. A.
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI.
unselected: b6 used the interphone to advise the pilot the ship was being
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File # Philadelphia 164-133 b6
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SA
164-81-409
by SA
- JWC/1ss Dote dictated 12/3/71 Sub. A.
This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the SEARCHED_ LoadedINDEXED egoneyr it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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SERIALIZED 1013 FILED Oz DEC 1 41971 FBI -SEALILE ALS
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The following personnel at Northwest Airlines, SeaTac International Airport, were interviewed on December polyethylene bag alluded to in the Sacramento airtel to Seattle, November 29, 1971. Each stated that the type bag displayed is not the standard type used by Northwest Airlines nationwide. It is possible that this bag may have been substituted aboard #305 on November 24, 1971, by airline personnel somewhere along the line, but it is highly improbable: j
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DB Cooper-2804712/14/71
FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
Re Seattle letter 12/13/71 transmitting copy of a letter received by the managing editor of the SEATTLE TIMES on 12/13/71, signed "D.
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FILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
NORJAK
Re Seattle letter 12/13/71 transmitting copy of a letter received by the managing editor of the SEATTLE TIMES on 12/13/71, signed "D. B. COOPER. "
On 12/14/71 SA called from the Bureau. He advised that the UPI carried an article today concerning a letter received by the LOS ANGELES TIMES; and wanted to know where the original of this letter could be located since Los Angeles advised they had a copy.
I told him that the SEATTLE TIMES likewise re- ceived a copy, as did the WASHINGTON POST and the NEW YORK TIMES, and that we had sent a wire to Los Angeles, New York and WFO to get the copy received by them.
While talking to SA I called
at the SEATTLE TIMES, who had furnished the letter originally and he said he had given us everything they received.
I advised that I suspected that very b6 b7C
likely the original was still in the hands of the writer.
JEM : eon (3)
DB Cooper-28048
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INDEXED SERIALIZED 1 FILED 2 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
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b6 b7C12-13-71
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) Attention: . FBI Laboratory SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P).
DB Cooper-28048
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164-81-7162
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED 1 FILED 2 DEC 1 4 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) Attention: . FBI Laboratory SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P).
NORJAK
Enclosed is one copy of a letter and the envelope in which it was mailed, received this date by the Managing Editor of the Seattle Times Newspaper, Seattle, Washington.
Instant letter is signed D. B. COOPER and indicates that copies of that letter were sent to the Washington Post, the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
The writer of the letter claims, among other things, that he is not a boasting man; that he left no fingerprints; that he wore a toupee; and that he wore putty make-up.
The letter itself was possibly handled by the Seattle Times. They are
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The Laboratory is requested to make an examination of the enclosed letter, in order to determine any similar letters that have been forwarded. The Laboratory is also requested to determine if the paper on which the letter is written could conceivably be from government stock, noting that it resembles the carbon copy of the airtel material used by the Field Offices,
It is also requested that the enclosed letter and
The Laboratory is also requested to determine if the paper on which the letter is written could conceivably be from government stock, noting that it resembles the carbon copy of the airtel material used by the Field Offices,
It is also requested that the enclosed letter and envelope be processed for latent fingerprints.
WFO, New York and Los Angeles have also been requested to obtain the copies of these letters sent to the indicated newspapers and forward them to the Bureau. 
2 - Bureau (Enclosures 2) 3)- Seattle
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1039 PM URGENT 12/13/71 FEE TO WFO NEW YORK LOS ANGELES FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P
NORJAK.
RE D.B. COOPER LETTER.
THE SEATTLE TIMES, SEATTLE, HAS TURNED OVER TO THE SEATTLE OFFICE A LETTER RECEIVED BY THE NEWSPAPER TODAY ADDRESSED TO THE MANAGING EDITOR OF THE SEATTLE TIMES, BEARING THE POST MARK "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. WA NINE EIGHT ZERO" WITH THE DATE DECEMBER ELEVEN, SEVENTY-ONE. POSTMARK INDICATES LETTER WAS MAILED IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA, BUT OUTSIDE THE CITY OF SEATTLE ITSELF. THE LETTER SIGNED "D.B. COOPER," HE CLAIMS HE LEFT NI FINGERPRINTS, THAT HE WORE A TOUPEE, AND WORE PUTTY MAKE-UP.
THE LETTER SIGNED "D.B. COOPER," HE CLAIMS HE LEFT NI FINGERPRINTS, THAT HE WORE A TOUPEE, AND WORE PUTTY MAKE-UP.
LETTER INDICATES COPIES WERE SENT TO THE WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.
WFO, NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES ARE REQUESTED TO OBTAIN, IF POSSIBLE, THE COPY OF THE LETTER RECEIVED BY THE INDICATED NEWSPAPER AND FORWARD SAME TO LABORATORY FOR APPROPRIATE LABORATORY EXAMINA- TION, INCLUDING USE OF THE TYPWRITER AND FOR LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINATION. SEATTLE IS FORWARDING TODAY ITS COPY OF INSTANT LETTER. END JJS FBI LOS ANGELES CLR
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DB Cooper-28050FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/8/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SUB- D.

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	E.
FROM:	SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P)
SUBJECT:	UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines, Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71	-	G.
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	E.
FROM:	SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (P)
SUBJECT:	UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines, Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71	-	G.
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CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (00: SEATTLE)	a

Enclosed for Seattle are seven copies of an FD 302
b6 reflecting interview of stewardess Enclosed b7C for Minneapolis are two copies of same FD 302.
advised on 12/2/71 that she would be
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Sub. A 164-81-710
2 - Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 7) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) 2 - Philadelphia (164-133)
JWC/1jw (6)
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DB Cooper-28051
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeFBI
Date: December 7, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
(Priority)
To: SAC, Seattle From: Director, FBI
SUB - M Y NORJAK
G C H
Reurairtel 11/25/71.
Cooper-28051
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeFBI
Date: December 7, 1971
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via Airtel
(Priority)
To: SAC, Seattle From: Director, FBI
SUB - M Y NORJAK
G C H
Reurairtel 11/25/71. IR (3) Enclosed are the films forwarded the Bureau in connection with captioned matter. Seattle should insure these ' films are protected as evidence. If it is necessary to return any of this material to the source, insure that they are appropriately advised of the evidentiary nature of this material and take appropriate precautions to insure its return if needed. Consider contact with the U. S. Attorney's Office prior to returning the films for his guidance.
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P/1 In accordance with Section 66, Volume III, Manual of Instructions dealing with photographing ransom or loot, immediately submit a letter suitable for dissemination to U. S. Secret Service Headquarters in Washington, D. C.
Enclosures (3)
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Sub. G. 164-81-4266 SEARCHED RDENES
DEC@ 1071 PHI -SCHULTE
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DB Cooper-28052FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/3/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
Sub F E.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/3/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
Sub F E. Comisi G.
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM&SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
f UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT #305, 11/24/71; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
SUB. MAPS.
Re Sacramento teletype, 12/2/71, requesting routing of hijacked plane from California to Nevada.
Enclosed, herewith, for Sacramento and Seattle are two copies of insert of investigation concerning same by SA and one copy for each office of a map of the radar tracking on Northwest Flight #305 from Frenchmen's Reservoit, California, to Municipal Airport, Reno, Nevada. b6 b7C
- Seattle (Enc. 2) Nº V 2 - Sacramento (Enc.2) 1 - Las Vegas HEH: jr (5)
Sub 1
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SEARCHED HNIDEYED SERIALIZED ML FILED M/ DEC V 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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Approved:
Special Agent In Charge
A U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135LV 164-60 MTB: jhp 1
Period November 25- 26, 1971
On November 25, 1971, FAA, Tower Supervisor, Municipal Airport, Reno, Nevada, furnished SA
b6 Per FAA b7C Per FAA
a map
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135LV 164-60 MTB: jhp 1
Period November 25- 26, 1971
On November 25, 1971, FAA, Tower Supervisor, Municipal Airport, Reno, Nevada, furnished SA
b6 Per FAA b7C Per FAA
a map of the Radar Tracking of Northwest Flight Number 305, November 24, 1971, from Frenchmen's Reservoir California, to Municipal Airport, Reno, Nevada. This plane entered the State of Nevada at a point approximately twenty-five miles north and fourteen miles west of Reno, Nevada, aiport. .
and
On November 26, 1971, SAs THOMAS G. DEMPSEY with Washoe County conducted an air search over the
b6 above flight pattern area of Nevada. Nothing pertient b7C in this case was found.
DB Cooper-28054
Seib. A 164-81-107
STOLTHED
SEMMALINO 13 FILED 2
DEC : 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
男
164.00.53FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date.
12/1/71
residence
was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Rap, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. Ile
'on Northwest Airlines
Flight 305.
advised that according to some notes he had made concerning the incident, it was at 2759 Zulu time or 3:59 p.
advised that according to some notes he had made concerning the incident, it was at 2759 Zulu time or 3:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time that he received an emergency signal from hostess on the intercom with a series of bells signaling that they had trouble on board. They had a pre-arranged flight signal for such emergencies and he made a notation in his book of the time of this notification.
Almost immediately thereafter, he received a note from advising she thought they were being hijacked and added she was not kidding.
Subsequently, hostess brought a note on what appeared to be a standard 6 x 9 tablet written with a felt pen as well as an envelope that had notations also containing the figure $200,000, two back parachutes, two chest packs and under it a time of 5:00 p.m.
Hostess then went back to the compartment and sat with the hijacker at which time he insisted that all- of the above items be physically present and waiting for them at the Seattle Airport upon their arrival and prior to their landing.
Hostess then went back to the compartment and sat with the hijacker at which time he insisted that all- of the above items be physically present and waiting for them at the Seattle Airport upon their arrival and prior to their landing.
received the impression that the above hijacking had been carefully thought out in advance in that the hijacker specified that the money was to be furnished in a knapsack and even insisted that a discarded match cover, be returned to him. He also insisted on the return of the original note and the envelope and appeared especially careful to see that nothing of his was left behind.
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164-81-1035
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On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada
File #
LV-164-60
by
SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR., and
SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR. HEH/skh
Dato dictated
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agencyt It and its contents ote not to be distributed outside your opency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date 12/1/71
residence
telephone .
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date 12/1/71
residence
telephone . was inter-
viewed at the Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971 and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. He on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
interviews of hostess and third officer noted that he was present during the - b6 b7C
and concurred with the information as supplied by them.
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He recalled that the hijacker had indicated the bomb had an electrical fuse and instructed the hostess that radio transmissions be limited as much as possible so that they would not set it off.
Ife advised that the landing at Seattle was made at 5:45 P.M., Pacific Standard Time, and that the hijacker had indicated that once the money and parachutes were brought on board and that re-fueling was simultaneously taking place, the passengers would be permitted to depart.
also stated that there was a delay on the ground in securing the chest-type parachutes and when they did not arrive as quickly as had been hoped for, the crew, through hostess requested permission to
also stated that there was a delay on the ground in securing the chest-type parachutes and when they did not arrive as quickly as had been hoped for, the crew, through hostess requested permission to land anyway without them and the hijacker refused permission for same. At some point in negotiations with' the hijacker, he indicated an awareness that parachutes would be obtained from Mcchord Air Force Base and indicated that it was only 20 miles away from the Seattle Airport.
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added that after take-off at 7:36 P.M., they received a call from the hijacker around 7:42 P.M., at which time he indicated that he was unable to get the stairs lowered in flight. They then slowed down the aircraft air speed and subsequently observed the cockpit signal light that the roar stairs were down. At that time the Captain instructed the hijacker to sound the bell on the intercom in the event: he wished to make any further contact with them, Which he agreed to do.
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164-81-1034
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada
Filo # LV-164-60
€ SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. and by SA_H.E. HINDERLITER JR. (BMI:skh). Dato dictated!
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164-81-1034
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada
Filo # LV-164-60
€ SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. and by SA_H.E. HINDERLITER JR. (BMI:skh). Dato dictated!
SEARCHED
INDEXED.
SERIAL IZED
FILED
did30/747 FBI -SEATTLE
This document contains neither recommendations for conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your doanh . it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28060+ FO-307 [Rov, 4-15-64]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato, 11/30/71
residence
, was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, . 1971, and early morning hours c2 November 25, 1971. She identified herself as a hostess on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
Shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, en route to Seattle, Washington, in the afternoon hours of November 24, 1971, a male passenger on the flight, who was seated gave a note to Hostess showed the note to Hostess
, who was also in the roar passenger compartment. The note indicated that the male individual was hijacking the plane and wanted the hostess to sit beside him.
The note indicated that the male individual was hijacking the plane and wanted the hostess to sit beside him. The note further indicated that he had a bomb and wanted $200,000.00. stated she went back to the male passenger seated with the note, at which time he indicated that he was hijacking the plane and was not . kidding. He added that he wanted "no funny stuff". He had a black attache-type case in his lap, which case was partially open and he had his hand inside same. At this time sat down alongside the individual in seat and
after lighting a cigarette for the passenger, she told him . that they would cooperate. Her best recollection is that. it was while he told her he wanted no kidding and no funny stuff that he first partially opened the attache cose and. permitted her to see the contents. She recalls the contents as approximately eight cylindrical objects about six to eight inches long with four of the items being placed on top of the others and banded together with some kind of tape. She also recalled some covered and uncovered wiring running from the cylindrical objects to a dry
She also recalled some covered and uncovered wiring running from the cylindrical objects to a dry cell type battery which had . terminals on one end. She could not recall whether the wires were connected to the terminals. The battery was described as approximately eight inches long. and about two and one-half inches in diameter. She stated that she had the impression upon observing the contents of the attache case that it was
Sub. AS
164-81-1036

SEARCHED
SERIA117ED	________ INDEXED.
.FHIED
DEC 1 31971 FBI -SEALLE
go
LV 164-60

11/24/71 of " Reno, Nevada .
Filo #
RA II. E. HINDERLITER, JR. RAY, HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. (HEC: tlw)
Date dictated 11/26/71
,"""". Watuins neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly of the FBI and is looned to your agency: , ... ..... whente not to be distributed outside your opency.
DB Cooper-28062
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whente not to be distributed outside your opency.
DB Cooper-28062
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data 12/1/71
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advise
2 Nevada,
Nevada,
further advised
had telephone number
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Nevada.
Sub & 164-81-1026 Liz Unz DECOLO
DID
On 11/30/71 at
Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
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by SA THOMAS J. WILLIAMS : kmc
Date dictated
11/30/71
This document contains 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 distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28071FD-202 [Rov. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/2/71
Sheriff's b6
Office,
Nevada, advised his department
under file number
has records reflecting that
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stated that fingerprints of were returned from the FBI Identification Division with a notation to the effect there was no criminal arrest records on file with the FBI.
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Background data on reflects that he is a white male, born five feet inches.
the FBI Identification Division with a notation to the effect there was no criminal arrest records on file with the FBI.
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Background data on reflects that he is a white male, born five feet inches. 160 pounds. brown
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hair, brown eyes,
He listed the following residences:
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Nevada
File #
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SA
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Dato dictated
12/2/71
by
This document contains netthor recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond Is loaned to your agencyt It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agoney. DB Cooper-28072 FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
12/1/71
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advised her files reflect Nevada, worked
She stated he has Social Security Number
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DEC OK. 150
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11/30/71
Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
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by. SA THOMAS J. WILLIAMS/sf
Date diclated
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendallons nor conclusions of the FBI.
WILLIAMS/sf
Date diclated
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendallons 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.
DB Cooper-28074FD-302 (REV. 3-17.69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/2/71
Division of Drivers License,
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Department of Motor Vehicles, Nevada, advised that Nevada drivers license is a valid Nevada drivers license issued to
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number unknown.
was described as:
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Sex:
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Height:
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Social Security Numbers
Sub & 164-81-1029
DEC _
Do
On 11/30/71 ot
Nevada
Filo # LV 164-60
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by SA
Date dictated
12/1/71
This document contains neither recommendations not 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-28075FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. 11/26/71
The ash tray from the seat reportedly occupied by the unknown subject was examined and noted to contain a number of cork tipped
11/26/71
The ash tray from the seat reportedly occupied by the unknown subject was examined and noted to contain a number of cork tipped cigarette butts. Those cigarette butts were obtained by SA JOHN F. RICKS.
Seil. 164-81-1030 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIAI NED ML FILED DEC 1 3.1971 FBI -SEATTLE 010
On 11/25/71
at Reno, Nevada
File # LV 164-60
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by SA JOHN F. RICKS: jd
11/26/71
Dato dictated
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-28076FD-302 (Rav. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/1/71
On this date
and
Penneys Store Number 44 located on Maryland Parkway, were interviewed by the reporting agent. They were shown a black snap-on tie with a Towncraft label and #3 Penneys also on the label.
advised that to his knowledge it would be impossible to tell at what store or location same was purchased. He stated that the #3 signified that the tie sold for one dollar and a half.
advised that to his knowledge it would be impossible to tell at what store or location same was purchased. He stated that the #3 signified that the tie sold for one dollar and a half. He advised that the tie was of polyester material and washable and as , such was a favorite item worn by waiters or busboys or bartenders.
checked the tie counter of that store and exhibited the same type of tie, as to color and material and snap on, but this tie was approximately two and one half times the width of the one shown to him by the reporting agent. He stated that it has been at least a year, and probably a year and a half, since that store handled the narrow type. He advised that these ties are not a dress-type tie but usually worn by ` working people. He advised that these ties are usually purchased by that store in bulk orders of thirty to · forty dozen at a time.
Regarding the tie clasp with the imitation pearl centerpiece, attached to the tie, they concurred in advising that they would have no way knowing where it had been manufactured or sold.
Sub. G. 164-81-1032
SEARCHED .
Regarding the tie clasp with the imitation pearl centerpiece, attached to the tie, they concurred in advising that they would have no way knowing where it had been manufactured or sold.
Sub. G. 164-81-1032
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DEC 1 31971 FBI-SCAI ILE no
On 11/29/71 at Las Vegas , Nevada
File #.
LV 164-60
by SA FRANCIS. L. SCHMIDT : jhp
Date dictated
11/29/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28077
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/2/71
Department of Motor Vehicles, Nevada, advised that Nevada license is
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Listed to a 1968 Volkswagen, 2-door Stationwagon, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Registered and
legal owner was shown as
. Nevada.
This vehicle was
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Sis 2 164-81-1022 my Ung. DEG:0
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Ont 11/30/71 at
Neveda Filo # LV-164-60
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by SA-
Dato dictated 12/2/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
DEG:0
Que
Ont 11/30/71 at
Neveda Filo # LV-164-60
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by SA-
Dato dictated 12/2/71
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-28078FD-502 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/1/71
Division of Driver's License, Department of Motor Vehicles, Nevada, furnished the attached copies of application for driver's license, road test score, record of examination, inquiry regarding renewal of driver's license, and record of
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Sub & 164-81-1023
DEC :02 :001 920
On 11/30/71 at
Nevada Flie # LV 164-60 b6
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by SA THOMAS J WILLIAMS. Imc
Dato dictated
11/30/71
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-28079* FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data
11/30/71
1
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, advised that the head office of that newspaper had opened an envelope on November 27,
4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data
11/30/71
1
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Nevada, advised that the head office of that newspaper had opened an envelope on November 27, 1971, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and had found a note composed from words cut from a newspaper and pasted to a plain white sheet of paper. The note said, "Attention! Thanks for Hospitality_ was in a rut_ D. B. Cooper, ". The envelope in which the note was mailed was a white envelope postmarked, "Oakdale, Ca., 95361, November 27, 1971, PM". It was addressed to "Reno Newspaper", "Reno, Nevada." The address was printed in pencil.
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advised that at least eight employees of the newspaper had handled the note.
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Sub A. 164-81-1016
DEC 1.51971 TH-SININE Seo
On 11/29/71 at Reno, Nevada Filo # LV 164-60
by SA
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Dato dictated
11/30/71
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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-28088FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
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-28088FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date.
12/1/71
On November 30, 1971, observation of b6 reflected 1971 b7C
Datsun two-door sedan, color brown, Nevada license parked in driveway. ,
Sub J 164-81-2021
DEC 2.510:1. Oso
Nevada
LV 164-60
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11/30/71
at
File #
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by SA THOMAS J. WILLIAMS/sf
Date diciated.
11/30/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agenty; Il and Its contents are not to be distributed outsido your agency.
DB Cooper-28089 FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data
11/26/71
56 b7C
Stewardess, indicated to Special Agents JOHN F. RICKS and ALF T. STOUSLAND the two seats which she had observed to be occupied by the unknown subject. Thereafter, those arcas were processed for fingerprints. In addition the telephone, the area around the rear door, the rear door and four plastic drinking glasses found in the trash receptacle by the back door were also processed for fingerprints.
In addition the telephone, the area around the rear door, the rear door and four plastic drinking glasses found in the trash receptacle by the back door were also processed for fingerprints. . Fingerprint impressions obtained were all initialed by SA STOUSLAND. In addition, a cloth towel affixed to the rear of one of the seats reportedly occupied by the unknown subject was removed and initialed by SA STOUSLAND. On that towel was noted what appeared to be a short human hair.
Sub 2 164-81-1029
SEARCHED INDEXED, SERIANZED ML FILED DEC 4 31971 FBI -SEATTLE gel
On
11/25/71
at
Reno, Nevada
Filo #
LV 164-60
SA JOHN F. RICKS
SA ALF T. STOUSLAND
ATS:js
Dato dictated
11/26/71
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It ta the property of the FBI and is loaned to your ogoneyt Il ond its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28090FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
11/29/71
On this date, the reporting Agent made available to
of Nellis Air Force Base, a parachute which had been opened and abandoned on a Boeing 727 Northwest Orient airplane, at Reno, Nevada, on the night of November 24, 1971.
OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date
11/29/71
On this date, the reporting Agent made available to
of Nellis Air Force Base, a parachute which had been opened and abandoned on a Boeing 727 Northwest Orient airplane, at Reno, Nevada, on the night of November 24, 1971. at Nellis
Air Force Base and
In the presence of the reporting Agent, these men examined said parachute, and announced that prior to its having been released from its container by someone pulling the rip cord, it was in operational condition and could have been utilized for a parachute jump. They advised that someone had cut the lines attaching the chute itself to the canvas pack it was originally packed in. They also noted that while the nylon chute itself was in good condition, two of the 24 nylon lines attaching same to the canvas pack had
been cut and removed. They advised that this type of parachute was generally used by sky jumpers inasmuch as the pilot chute had been removed and removal was noted on the inspection card contained in a pocket of the canvas pack. This card identified the parachute as a 24 foot Ripstock type; DA-58-53912 as the serial number; manufactured in October 1959; owned by the Issaquah, Washington.
This card identified the parachute as a 24 foot Ripstock type; DA-58-53912 as the serial number; manufactured in October 1959; owned by the Issaquah, Washington., This card showed that the parachute had been inspected and repacked on September 16, 1971, at Issaquah, Washington, by Rigger E. S. COSSEY, Riggers License Number 1579638.
stated that his expert opinion that said parachute was in operational condition prior to its release from its canvas pack by the pulling of the rip cord was contingent on the fact that no one had opened and repacked said parachute subsequent to its having been inspected and repacked by Rigger E. S. COSSEY as noted on the inspection card record contained in the canvas pack at time of his examination. He advised that all riggers of parachutes are licensed and when they sign the inspection card they are certifying that said parachute is packed so as to be in a life saving condition. Therefore, he is of the opinion that whoever pulled the rip cord and released the chute from its canvas pack, then proceeded to cut the shroud lines free, Sub of the canvas pack and also cut and removed two of the shroud lines.
is of the opinion that whoever pulled the rip cord and released the chute from its canvas pack, then proceeded to cut the shroud lines free, Sub of the canvas pack and also cut and removed two of the shroud lines. 164-81-1037 G
COLOR OF OCHUTE ORANGE 11/26/71 oNellis Air Force Base, NevadaFile # LV 164-60
SALESKPINE PINK

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SERIALIZED	FILED

DEC 1 31971
FBI -SEATTLE
Da
by. SA_FRANCIS J. SCHMIDT - tlw Date dictated 11/26/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is looned to your agency: It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28091
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b6 b7CEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date
12/2/71
Department of Motor Vehicles. Nevada, advised that Nevada license was listed to a 1971 Datsun, 2-door sedan, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Registered
owner is
On June 9. 1971. the title was issued to the
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gio
11/30/71 at
Nevada
Filo # LV 164-60
Dote dictated
12/1/71
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SA
'Is document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
was issued to the
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Sub A 164-81-1020 Az zz DECO
gio
11/30/71 at
Nevada
Filo # LV 164-60
Dote dictated
12/1/71
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SA
'Is document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agoney: and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28092 FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Data. 12/2/71
Deputy Sheriff's Office, Nevada, advised that on November 29, 1971, he was called to the residence of a person who identified himself to him as
This person,
stated that this person is positively
Sheriff's Office
identical to number
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DEC : 51:1 De0
On 12/2/71 at Nevada
File #. LV 164-60 b6 b7C
by SA
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Dato dictated
12/2/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is louned to your agencyt it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28093
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato. 12/2/21
Sheriff's Office,
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Nevada, advised that
He stated that the records of the Sheriff's Office indicate she is
12/2/21
Sheriff's Office,
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Nevada, advised that
He stated that the records of the Sheriff's Office indicate she is described as follows:
Race
White Female
Sex
· Date of Birth Height
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Weight
Eyes
Hair
Complexion
Build
Place of Birth Occupation
Social Security Number
further related that their records
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File # LV_164-60 DECOSK:1
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by
SA
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Date dictated 12/2/71
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI ond ix loaned to your agency: it and Its contents are not to be distributed outelde your agency.
DB Cooper-28094JEWERAL. BUREAU OF INVESTIGA ON
Date 12/2021
2
LV 164-60
SheELLE's Office,
PECA, CASCO ORA
and no disposition
is known.
HELENE Eyes
Hair CORDIALIon Prax Le Place of Birth WWWACIMA Social Security WHY AS
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DB Cooper-28095LV 164-60 TJW: kmc 1.
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:
A well placed source advised
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DB Cooper-28096
Sub. 4 164-81-101).
DECO SKIT DiFD-302 (REV. 3-17-69)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. 12/1/71
WILLIAM A. SCOTT, residence 262 Peninsula Road, Minneapolis, Minnesota, telephone Liberty 5-5524, was interviewed at the Reno Airport, Reno, Nevada, on the late evening of November 24, 1971, and early morning hours of November 25, 1971. He advised that he was the captain on Northwest Airlines Flight 305.
Captain SCOTT advised that he was present during . the interview of all of his crew members and that events, as supplied by them, were correct to the best of his recollection and he had no pertinent additional information to provide at this time.
the interview of all of his crew members and that events, as supplied by them, were correct to the best of his recollection and he had no pertinent additional information to provide at this time. He added that he personally had no direct contact or observation of the hijacker and was, therefore, unable to provide a physical description.
Sub. AS 164-81-1028
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 1 31971 F81-SEATILE 920
On 11/24/71 at Reno, Nevada File # IV-164-60
SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. and'
by SA-H. E .- HINDERLITER
Date dictated 11/30/71
This document contains nofther recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agoney: !it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-28097FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dato 11/30/71
+ Chief, Reno Tower, Federal b6 Per FAA
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Aviation Administration, Reno, Nevada, 1900 National Guard Way, Reno, Nevada 89502, made available a transcript of the taped radio conversations between Reno Tower and Northwest Airlines, flight 305, which had been hijacked while enroute from Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
available a transcript of the taped radio conversations between Reno Tower and Northwest Airlines, flight 305, which had been hijacked while enroute from Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
stated that all times appearing on b6 Per FAA the transcript are Greenwich Mean Time and. that this can b7C Per FAA be converted to Pacific Standard Time by subtracting eight hours. He also stated that the "31" referred to in the conversation is the transponder code "3100" indicating that the aircraft has been hijacked. The Code 11 is a standard transponder code for an aircraft on instruments. The C 130 referred to is an Air Rescue aircraft in the vicinity of the Northwest Airlines aircraft.
Sub. G. 164-81-1033
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
FILED
DEC 1 31971
FBI -SEATTLE
que
On 11/29/71
at Reno, Nevada
File #
LV 164-60
by SA
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Doto dictoted
11/30/71 :
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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-2809812/6/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO	: SAC, SEATTLE
FROM	: SAC, LAS
DB Cooper-2809812/6/71
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL

TO	: SAC, SEATTLE
FROM	: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (₽)

SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
EXTORTION
Under separate cover Las Vegas is forwarding directly from the Reno Resident Agency one Pioneer Parachute, 26 feet,) Ripstop Conical, type 226 manufactured September, 1957. 
2 Seattle 2 - Las Vegas JAN:mtc (4)
Such. S. 164-81-1039
今
DB Cooper-2811412/8/71
AIRTIL
TO:
DIRECTOR, YBI
ATTK: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION-LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
FROM :
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (₽)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB aka
Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND
TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Be Minneapolis teletype to Bureau, 12/7/71 and Portland Iteletype to Minneapolis, 12/6/71.
Roclosed for Bureau is ticket purchased by
hijacker.
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, furnished the original of KWAL ticket number 012-144406773-0 dated 11/24/71 and issued to DAN COOFER for puegnago
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Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, furnished the original of KWAL ticket number 012-144406773-0 dated 11/24/71 and issued to DAN COOFER for puegnago on KWAL flight 305 from Portland to Seattle. This ticket was purchased by hijacker ef captioned flight.
advised this nticket has been handled by many MAL employees and may be of little value im developing latent fingerprints.
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3 .- Bureau (Inc. 1) (RM) 2/- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland (164-41) 8 - Minneapolis DEL:dja (9)
164-81-1099
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED DIM PLED UN DET 0 3971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-28115MP 164-73
Request of Latent Fingerprint Section conduct latent fingerprint oxam on this flight coupon to attempt to develop any latent prints of value.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2
DB Cooper-28116ARØ50 WA PLAIN 753 PM URGENT 12-10-71 EJF
TO
NEW YORK (164-627)
SEATTLE
PORTLAND
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
NOR JAK .
RE NEW YORK AIRTEL DECEMBER FOUR.
TWO LATENT FINGERPRINTS DEVELOPED FOURTH PAGE ARTICLE, Q TWELVE, LATENT FINGERPRINTS NOT IDENTICAL PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LATENT FINGERPRINTS THIS CASE OR FINGERPRINTS
FBI NUMBER
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BORN
BORN
FBI
TWO LATENT FINGERPRINTS DEVELOPED FOURTH PAGE ARTICLE, Q TWELVE, LATENT FINGERPRINTS NOT IDENTICAL PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LATENT FINGERPRINTS THIS CASE OR FINGERPRINTS
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI
FBI NUMBER
BORN
BORN
FBI NUMBER
CONFIRMING .
END .
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FBI NUMBER GA
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Sub
164-81-10-26
INDEXEDmy=
SEARCHED SERIALIZED 1223 23 ALE: 192 DEC 1'0 1971 0 Fol - SEATTLE
1976
DB Cooper-2811712/8/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
Sub G Sug 130
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle,
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: Seattle)
Re Portland airtel to Director, 12/6/71. Enclosed for Seattle is copy of referenced airtel which was inadvertently not forwarded to Seattle.
Bureau is requested to furnish Seattle a copy of the D. B. COOPER letter postmarked 12/3/71.
Reis
2-Bureau 2-Seattle (164-81) (Enc. '1) 2-Portland
NBB: sup (6)
164-81-1067 car Myso Cz 1 .0 0 1971 7
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DB Cooper-2811812/6/71
AIR MAIL
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA .
0 0 1971 7
5
DB Cooper-2811812/6/71
AIR MAIL
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY)
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA .- . HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Bureau is one letter for examination from D. B. COOPER, postmarked 12/3/71 ..
REQUEST OF BUREAU
The FBI Laboratory is requested to conduct finger print examination of the envelope and the letter and compare with other latent fingerprints of unknown subject. Elimination prints have not been obtained from those individuals handling the documents, but if such prints would be of any value, Portland will obtain same upon request of FBI Laboratory.
Bureau requested return letter and envelope to Portland when examination has been completed.
Aut. 164-81- 1066
3 - Bureau (Enc. 1) (AM-RM) 2)- Portland
BHY: pah
E 16%- 41-257 Spared cd

DB Cooper-28119

12/10/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
5
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAR
ReBureau airtel 12/7/71.
DB Cooper-28119

12/10/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM
5
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT:
NORJAR
ReBureau airtel 12/7/71.
Enclosed are three copies of a letter addressed to the U.S. Secret Service Headquarters in Washington, D.C., explaining the photographing at Seattle, of the ransom money in captioned case.
For the Bureau's information, the Seattle-First National Bank, who provided the film of the ransom money, advises that the film may be maintained by the FBI, Seattle, to be preserved as evidence in this case. 
3 - Bureau (Encl 3) 3 )- Seattle. CEF ; k1b (6)
DB Cooper-28120 Sub 2 164-81-10691015 -Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 December 10, 1971
Mr. James. J. Rowley, Director, U.S. Secret Service, Room 921, 1800 G Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. , 20226
Re :
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
Northwest Airlines Flight 9305,
Portland to Seattle,
November 24, 1971
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Dear Sir:
Northwest Airlines Flight #305 enroute from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, on November 24, 1971, was hijacked and a ransom demand made of Northwest Airlines for $200,000.
to Seattle,
November 24, 1971
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Dear Sir:
Northwest Airlines Flight #305 enroute from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, on November 24, 1971, was hijacked and a ransom demand made of Northwest Airlines for $200,000.
The hijacker instructed that the $200,000 as well as four parachutes be ready by 5:00 PM, on November 24, 1971.
Northwest Airlines then arranged with Seattle-First National Bank, Seattle, to make the $200,000 available and the same was microfilmed for later evidentiary use. The film is now in possession of the Seattle Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Very truly yours,
J.E. Milnes, Special Agent in Charge
3 - Addressee 3 - Seattle (164-81) CEF : klb (6)
DB Cooper-28121Sul - G - E.
NRO63 WA PLAIN 10:46 PM UPGENT 10-9-71 EJF TP LAS VEGAS (164-50) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DIRECTOR (164-21 !! ) IP
MORJAK
-Sav. 794
RE LAS VEGAS AIPTEL DECEMBER ZE STEVE TYONE. NO LATENT PRINTS CONTENTE FIASH TRAY 
LATENT PRINT PREVIOUSLY REPORTER MESSAGE, O THO, NOT IDENTI- ICAL ELIMINATION PRINTS.
CONFIRMING .
END .
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLP.
4
Sub. G. 164-81-1055
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Y DEC CD 1971 0 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-28122FD-35 (Rov.
164-81-1055
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED Y DEC CD 1971 0 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-28122FD-35 (Rov. 5-22-64)
003
FBI Date: 12/9/71
Pero
Transmit the following in
{Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT SUB- LEADS.
(Priority)
€
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK
IF NOT ALREADY INSTITUTED BY PORTLAND, THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN AN EFFORT TO BACKTRACK ON THE HIJACKER IN THIS CASE. X- Ca .. .. 6.P.
ONE. A CANVAS OF THE MOTELS IN THE VICINITY OF THE AIRPORT, DISPLAYING THE ORIGINAL ARTIST'S SKETCH IN WHICH HE WORE GLASSES AND THE REVISED SKETCH WHICH WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE FIELD SHORTLY, SHOWING THE HIJACKER WITHOUT GLASSES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SUBJECT STAYED AT ONE OF THE MOTELS BEFORE THE FLIGHT,
S
TWO. CONTACT THE AUTO RENTAL AGENCIES, SUCH AS HERTZ AND AVIS, AND DISPLAY THE SKETCHES TO THEM ON THE OFF CHANCE THAT THE SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE TURNED IN A RENTAL OR UNIT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE OR TWENTYFOUR LAST,/IN THE IMMEDIATE TIME AREA.
CONTACT THE AUTO RENTAL AGENCIES, SUCH AS HERTZ AND AVIS, AND DISPLAY THE SKETCHES TO THEM ON THE OFF CHANCE THAT THE SUBJECT MIGHT HAVE TURNED IN A RENTAL OR UNIT ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE OR TWENTYFOUR LAST,/IN THE IMMEDIATE TIME AREA.
THREE. CHECK WITH AIRPORT SECURITY FOR ANY POSSIBLE CARS PARKED AT THE AIRPORT THAT HAVE BEEN THERE FOR SUCH A PERIOD OF TIME AS THEY MIGHT BE CONSIDERED AS A
Sub. A SUSPECT VEHICLE IN THE HIJACK.
CEF : klb (1)
5.3
Approved:
13
Sent
12 /mm
164-81-1053
DB Cooper-28123
Per
wat NRØ10 WA PLAIN 4:18AM URGENT 12-9-71 DCW TO LAS VEGAS (164-60) PORTLAND
SACRAMENTO SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 1P
NORJAK
RE LAS VEGAS AIRTEL NOVEMBER THIRTY SEVENTYONE. ONE LATENT FINGERPRINT DEVELOPED MESSAGE, Q TWO. NO LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE Q ONE.
LATENT PRINT NOT IDENTICAL FINGERPRINTS FOLLOWING PERSONS!
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI
DOB
BORN
FBI NUMBER
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CONFIRMING.
END
Sub. A
164-81-925
! SEARCHED INDEXID
DEC 9 1971 FBI - SCAIILE Y
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DB Cooper-28125NR009 ;WA PLAIN 4:20AM URGENT 12-9-71 DCW TO PHILADELPHIA (164-133) SEATTLE (164-81) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM DIRECTOR (164-211) IP.
SEARCHED INDEXID
DEC 9 1971 FBI - SCAIILE Y
i
DB Cooper-28125NR009 ;WA PLAIN 4:20AM URGENT 12-9-71 DCW TO PHILADELPHIA (164-133) SEATTLE (164-81) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM DIRECTOR (164-211) IP.
NOR JAK
RE PHILADELPHIA AIRTEL DECEMBER THREE SEVENTYONE.
FIVE LATENT FINGERPRINTS DEVELOPED LETTER, Q FOUR. NO LATENT PRINTS ENVELOPE, @ THREE.
TWO LATENT PRINTS IDENTICAL ELIMINATION PRINTS
OTHER LATENT PRINTS NOT IDENTICAL PRINTS
OR PRINTS
FOLLOWING PERSONS:
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
DOB
BORN
FBI NUMBER
CONFIRMING.
END ACK NR009 010 KK
SWD FBI SEATTLE
RECEIVED NR009 & XXXRUM NROIO FBI SEGURO
INDEXED
NEFAIRED/ H(s)
DEC SV 1971 FBI -SCALLE 7
DB Cooper-28126
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Sub. G.
164-81-9231+336 (Rev. 12-10-63)
D
$ D
4
8
Y
NIKLAS OF INVESTIGATION Q
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTITION. Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

164-81	December 7, 1971
YOUR FILE NO.
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO:
SAC, Seattle
UNSUB .
164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.	A-45410

TO:
SAC, Seattle
UNSUB .;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
RE:
11-24-71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
REFERENCE:
· Letter 11-29-71 - Sec Sav 275
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY:
Seattle
SPECIMENS:
Three paper items
. Twenty-four latent fingerprints and five latent palm prints of value developed specimens. One latent fingerprint made by tip area of finger and one latent fingerprint made by lower joint area of finger. Twenty-three latent fingerprints not identical fingerprints following persons, whose palm prints are not contained Identification Division files: 164-81-946
Sur. A. b6
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Enc. (3) ... 1 - Portland 1 - Minneapolis 1 - Las Vegas (164-60)
INDEXED
SFAR: HED
I
SERIAN Mz
$81 - SLA+
John Edgar lobens, Director
17
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-28127Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Property FD-192 (Rev. 10-6-65)
gulred as Evidence
Date
12/9/71
Title and Character of Case
NORJAK
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1-ee.
Edgar lobens, Director
17
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-28127Bulky Exhibit - Inventory of Property FD-192 (Rev. 10-6-65)
gulred as Evidence
Date
12/9/71
Title and Character of Case
NORJAK
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Date Property Acquired	Source From Which Property Acquired	Northwest
11/25/71	Airlines based at headquarters in Minneapolis,
was in SE on 11/25/71 to examine instant	but who
airplane after

Location of Property or Bulky Exhibit
164-81- CAbiNe
3rd Floor
Reason for Retention of Property and Efforts Made to Dispostanishing Possible evidence in hijacking case
Description of Property or Exhibit and Identity of Agent Submitting Same
Parts of a magazine as well as the cover which was torn from the magazine and a piece of notebook paper torn out with printing thereon made by a felt marking pen. The above material was found pushed down behind a seat on captioned aircraft but there is no known connection between these papers and the hijacker. Exactly what seat they were found in is not stated but is believed they did not come from the seat used by the hijacker.
Exactly what seat they were found in is not stated but is believed they did not come from the seat used by the hijacker. The Bureau has examined the papers and has found 24 latent fingerprints and 5 latent palm prints of value.
SA CHARLES E. FARRELL
SEMIANNUAL INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TO JUSTIFY RETENTION OF PROPERTY (Initial and Date)
164-81-G
164-81-18(2)
PAS
Field File #
DI-2 9 '371
LE
DB Cooper-28129

SAC	(164-81) (P)
SA

UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
12/8/71
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RE: Boeing. Technical Data
RE:

00: SE
On 12/2/71, , Seattle, Washington, furnished the b6
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following information:
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He was
testing of this aircraft.
It is physically impossible to make a take-off in the 727 with the rear stairs extended. He explained that
b6 if this were attempted the stairs would strike the runway at the point of rotation just prior to liftoff.
He explained that
b6 if this were attempted the stairs would strike the runway at the point of rotation just prior to liftoff.
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Sub. 1 164-81-1050 SEARCHED INDEXIO SERIALIZED MR FILED em
DEC 8 1971 FBI-SEATTLE 1 5
DB Cooper-2813012/6/71
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re Portland teletype to Seattle, 12/6/71, and Seattle teletype to Portland, 12/3/71.
On 12/6/71, Federal Aviation Administration, Security Division, Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon, provided the enclosed copy of subject's ticket stub. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 Per FAA b7C Per FAA !
2 2 Seattle (Enc 1) (AM) (RM) 2 - Portland
DGM : pjb (4)
Sub. IL 164-81-1052 - Un no
DB Cooper-28132n NORTHWEST ORIENT
PAGBENOFA TICKET AND BAGGAGE CHECK + ++ 10 OTA ** ) C COAHACT ON FAILINGALLAJOK FLIGHT COUPON NO.
1
.... 14
# du pesmrg ** They involves en uitimate destinatky or stop h a country othar UMA UM .
NORTHWEST ORIENT
PAGBENOFA TICKET AND BAGGAGE CHECK + ++ 10 OTA ** ) C COAHACT ON FAILINGALLAJOK FLIGHT COUPON NO.
1
.... 14
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DB Cooper-28133
CHED
FBL- SÉALaboratory Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Las Vegas (164-60)
Date:
December 7, 1971
Re: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
. 00: Seattle
1
John Edgar Hoover, Director

FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711206032 LL
D-711206033 LL
D-711203049 LL

Examination requested by:
Las Vegas,
D-711206032 LL
D-711206033 LL
D-711203049 LL

Examination requested by:
Las Vegas, Philadelphia,
Sacramento
Reference:
Airtels 11/30/71, 12/3/71,
11/30/71
Examination requested:
Document - Fingerprint
' Remarks:
DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Q1 through Q4 will be returned with the fingerprint report.
Sacramento is referred to Las Vegas teletype to the Bureau, dated 11/30/71, requesting photographs of Q1 and Q2 for CII, Sacramento. These photographs are enclosed for · Sacramento and are to be delivered to Supervisory Special Agent, CII, for comparison with the Zodiac case. The hand printing on Ql is disguised and nothing of significance was noted in the comparison with the questioned hand printing in the case "Zodiac; Extortion, 00: Sacramento," Sacramento file 9-68, Bureau file 9-49911. No connection could be established by :the:Laboratory between Q1 and Q2 in captioned case and the Zodiac case.
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Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Philadelphia (164-133) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Sacramento, (164-50) Enclosures (5)
b6 b7C
Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Philadelphia (164-133) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Sacramento, (164-50) Enclosures (5) (Photographs of Q1 and G2; K1, 2 Lab report) 2-Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 'Lab report) 2-Portland Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2-Minneapolis (164-73) Enclosures (2) ; (2 Lab
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
Sub. 1
164-81-880
SECHER) INDEXED SERIALIZED_FILED. DEC 8 ,1971 FBI - SEATTLE y
DB Cooper-281347-1b
REPORT of the
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON; D. C. 20535
To: SAC, Las Vegas (164-60)
Ro: UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

'Date:	December 7,	1971
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-711206032 LL
D-711206033 LL
D-711203049	LL

Specimons received 12/4/71 from Las Vegas
Q1 Envelope postmarked "OAKDALE, CA NOV 27 PM 1971 95361," addressed "RENO NEWSPAPER RENO NEV.
Specimons received 12/4/71 from Las Vegas
Q1 Envelope postmarked "OAKDALE, CA NOV 27 PM 1971 95361," addressed "RENO NEWSPAPER RENO NEV."
Q2 Accompanying piece of paper with cutout words forming the message "ATTENTION Thanks for Hospitality was IN A RUT D. B. Cooper, "
Specimens received 12/4/71 from Philadelphia
Q3 Envelope postmarked "U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, MN 553 26 NOV PM 1971" addressed
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Q4 Accompanying one-page handwritten letter dated Nov. 25, 1971, beginning
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Specimen received 12/2/71 from Sacramento
Kl One copy of the final edition of the 11/26/71 issue of the MODESTO BEE
· Result of examination: Q1 through Q4 were not identified in the Anonymous Letter File. Appropriate copies of these specimens bave been added to this file for future reference.
Sub. G.
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164-81-879 (over)
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED 212 FILED DEC 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-28135FD-36.(Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/3/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
(Priority)
AIRMAIL
Via
ATRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROMWWW SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
SUB- D E F G H UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT
the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
(Priority)
AIRMAIL
Via
ATRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROMWWW SAG, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
SUB- D E F G H UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT #305 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
Enclosed, herewith, for Seattle are two copies each of FD-302s and inserts of all investigation conducted to date by the Las Vegas Division, copies of which have not previously been forwarded to Seattle:
INTERVIEW OF CREW:
11/24/71 SA H.E. HINDERLITER, JR. SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR.
Hostess
11/24/71 SAC HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR.
11/24/71 SAC, HAROLD E. CAMPBELL, JR. SA H. E. HINDERLITER, JR.
164-81
Sul. A 1037 b6 b7C
2 - Seattle 1 - Las Vegas HEH: jr (3)
HIT.SYED C.R.A.S.S.Am,FILED DEC 0. 1971 FCI - SEATTI E ME
Approved:
Sent
M Per
DB Cooper-28137
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
11
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b6 b7C12/3/71
SUB- G, Evid, AIRINTE - E ..
AIRTEL
· TO:
'DIRECTOR, FBI (164-211]).
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
(P)
UNSUD, aka
Dan Cooper
HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Transmitted, under separate cover, is one
FBI LABORATORY)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
(P)
UNSUD, aka
Dan Cooper
HIJACKING NORTHWEST FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Transmitted, under separate cover, is one towel containing hair of fiber obtained from seat 18-E where the hijacker was sitting, and contents of aoneway near seat occupied by hijacker and elimination fingerprints of employees of the Reno Evening Gosette known to have handled first letter received by thet newspaper from D. R. COOPER, which was determined to contain no latent prints.
The FRI Laboratory is requested to conduct appropente examination of the towel' and hair fiber and such evidence as available which could be utilized in possible future identification or elimination of potential suspect when and if same is taken into custody. The Laboratory is also requested to examine the ashtray contents and specifically process any Raleigh filter tip cigarette butte for possible fingerprint identification or comparison, it being noted that hostess recalled that subject smoked same almost incessantly.
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3 - Bureau (loc Package) 1- Seattle I - Las Vegas- MIELI: js (5)
(
sub G 164-81-799
SEARCHED SERIALIZED DEC :
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3 - Bureau (loc Package) 1- Seattle I - Las Vegas- MIELI: js (5)
(
sub G 164-81-799
SEARCHED SERIALIZED DEC : 1971 FBI- S- 7
DB Cooper-28141LV 164-60
The Laboratory is requestedto make appropriate disposition of the elimination fingerprints, either filing same in civilian section of Dureau for future comparison of, retaining in event of future receipt of anonymous letters by the Reno Evening Gazette.
The Bureau should furnish any pertinent information obtained as a result of above examinations to Seattle and Las Vegas Divisions.
All of the above enclosures may be destroyed at the Bureau upon completion of examination.
- 2 -
DB Cooper-2814210
AR 007 MP PLAIN
5:41 PM NITEL 12/7/71 CMH
SUB- TICKET " - EVIDENCE b6 b7C
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) KANSAS=CITY LAS VEGAS NEWARK NEW YORK (164-627) NORFOLK · PORTLAND
RICHMOND
SEATTLE (164-81)
SPRINGFIELD (164-31)
WFO HOUSTON
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
(164-2111) KANSAS=CITY LAS VEGAS NEWARK NEW YORK (164-627) NORFOLK · PORTLAND
RICHMOND
SEATTLE (164-81)
SPRINGFIELD (164-31)
WFO HOUSTON
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, NORFOLK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, SEATTLE DB Cooper-28143
NITEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND SPRINGFIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER ONE LAST.
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164-81-790
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED. DEC ₹ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 120
1PAGE TWO
PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT
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DISPLAYED TO. STEWARDESS.
WITHOUT
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IDENTIFICATION. PHOTOGRPAHS OF
DEVELOPED
BY SPRINGFIELD DIVISION DISPLAYED TO STEWARDESSES
WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. BOTH STEWARDESSES
ADVISED PHOTOS OF CITY AND
DEVELOPED BY KANSAS
NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
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WITH REGARD TO SUSPECT SUBMITTED BY b6 NEW YORK, A SEARCH OF FLIGHT LEFT ENVELOPES FOR NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, TWENTYTHREE, AND TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANYONE BY NAME OF COOPER USED THIS FLIGHT BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND PORTLAND, OREGON.
ENVELOPES FOR NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, TWENTYTHREE, AND TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANYONE BY NAME OF COOPER USED THIS FLIGHT BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND PORTLAND, OREGON.
STEWARDESSES ON FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE DURING HIJACK ADVISED THEY OBSERVED NO ENGLISH OR SCOTTISH ACCENT DURING CONVERSATION WITH HIJACKER.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-28144PAGE THREE
NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, HAS LOCATED UNSUB'S TICKET LIFT
4
TICKET
SUBMITTED TO IDENTIFICATION DIVISION BY MINNEAPOLIS.
THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS WERE ALSO SHOWN TO STEWARDESS
WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS: DEVELOPED
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BY PORTLAND OFFICE;
DEVELOPED BY HOUSTON OFFICE; AND DEVELOPED BY SEATTLE OFFICE.
PENDING . END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-28145 SUB D OWASH; そ
12/2/71
AIRTEL
AIRNAIL
MEMBERSHIP LIST IN: DRAWER 62
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI
FROM:
Pas SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
MAP I-A 63
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Orient Airlines
11/24/71
CAA - AIR PIRACY
FARLOGE I-A
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Re Seattle teletype, 11/29/71; San Francisco tel, 11/29/71; and San Francisco tel, 12/1/71.
In accordance with the request of the Seattle Office, one copy of the affiliated clubs of the U.
aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Orient Airlines
11/24/71
CAA - AIR PIRACY
FARLOGE I-A
ec-F
3 G
Re Seattle teletype, 11/29/71; San Francisco tel, 11/29/71; and San Francisco tel, 12/1/71.
In accordance with the request of the Seattle Office, one copy of the affiliated clubs of the U.S. Parachutists Association (USPA) is enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle Office. In addition, there is also enclosed for the Seattle Office an index of the members of the affiliated clubs of this association for the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. There is also enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle one copy of the transcription of communications dealing with the control of aircraft NW305 on 25 November, 1971. This transcription was furnished by Federal Aviation Administration, Fremont, Cali- fornia. One copy of this transcription was delivered to Agents in the Sacramento Office with a map of the route of this aircraft on 12/1/71. A copy of this map is also enclosed for the informa- tion of Seattle Office.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Lists filet in Voltam : drawer of 164-81 cal.
0 - Bureau (Encls. 2) ( AMREG) Seattle (164-81) (Encls. 4) 2 - San Francisco MMD/cad (6)
Sub.
0 - Bureau (Encls. 2) ( AMREG) Seattle (164-81) (Encls. 4) 2 - San Francisco MMD/cad (6)
Sub. G.
164-81-860 SEA KILO .......... INDEXED SERMONED 1.7.2 FILED DEC C: 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28146NR 008 PD PLAIN 4:38 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) MINNEAPOLIS FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE; BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO PORTLAND DATED DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTYONE.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND, OREGON, ADVISED ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE, THAT SUBJECT'S TICKET STUB RETAINED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES HEADQUARTERS, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. COPY OF SUBJECT'S TICKET STUB BEING FORWARDED TO SEATTLE. MINNEAPOLIS REQUESTED TO OBTAIN TICKET STUB AND FORWARD TO IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END VAB FBI SAEATTLE F CLR
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164-81-704
Itimeto
GERIALIZED PILDO DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-28156
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164-81-704
Itimeto
GERIALIZED PILDO DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-28156
b6 b7CNRØ1Ø WA PLAIN 4:40AM URGENT 12-4-71 DCW TO SEATTLE (164-81) PORTLAND MINNEAPOLIS LAS VEGAS (164-60) FROM DIRECTOR 2P
UNSUB, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE NAUGHT FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
RE SEATTLE LETTER NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE SEVENTYONE SUBMITTING THREE PAPER ITEMS.
TWENTYFOUR LATENT FINGERPRINTS AND FIVE LATENT PALM PRINTS DEVELOPED.
LATENT FINGERPRINTS NOT IDENTICAL FINGERPRINTS FOLLOWING,
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WHOSE PALM PRINTS NOT AVAILABLE:
FBI
NUMBER
FBI
NUMBER
5
FBI NUMBER
END PAGE ONE
Sub AS.
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ORARCHED __________ INDEXED
SERIAL IZED 002 FILED
3
DEC @1971
FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28157PAGE TWO
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FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
FBI NUMBER
BORN
FINGERPRINTED
CONFIRMING.
END
DB Cooper-2815811/30/71
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305, 11/24/71, Portland, Oregon CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
ReSCtel to Seattle, 11/29/71.
- REGISTERED
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305, 11/24/71, Portland, Oregon CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
ReSCtel to Seattle, 11/29/71. -IBD Enclosed for Seattle is opaque polyethylene bag alluded to in retel.
Inasmuch as no connection has been made between captioned incident and enclosed bag, this bag is being forwarded to Seattle in order that it may be displayed to Northwest Airlines personnel to determine if there is any possible connection.
It is being left to Seattle's discretion as to whether or not this bag will be sent to the FBI Laboratory for fingerprint examination. It is noted that the bag has been turned inside out to protect the exterior from handling. The bag is known to have been handled by the contributor, and one , both
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of California, whose fingerprints can be obtained Sub. 2 3 Seattle (Enc. 1) (RM) '1- Package 2 - Sacramento DNN: epg (5)
164-81-504 SE ACHED INDEXGO SERIALIZED VYK FILED DEC 20 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
>
Az 3.
DB Cooper-2815911/30/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO: SAC, PORTLAND
Cfr
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (26-5087) (P)
UNSUB; 1965 Plymouth Station Wagon,
DB Cooper-2815911/30/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL - REGISTERED
TO: SAC, PORTLAND
Cfr
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (26-5087) (P)
UNSUB; 1965 Plymouth Station Wagon, Oregon License ITSMV 00: SC
ReSCtel to Seattle, 11/29/71, captioned "UNSUB; Northwest Airlines Flight #305, 11/24/71, Portland, Oregon; CAA - Hijacking; Extortion".
Enclosed for Portland are two straps alluded to in retel, which were found upon examination of captioned vehicle.
LEADS:
PORTLAND:
AT OREGON: b6 b7C
Will display straps to vehicle owner, to determine whether they were located in vehicle at time of theft and if so, will return to If not identifiable by will forward to Seattle. Suv. G. 1
3 - Portland (Enc .: 2) (RM) 1- Package Seattle (164-81) (RM) 2 - Sacramento 1- 26-5087 1- 164-50
DNN: epg (6)
164-81-503
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DB Cooper-28160
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12/2/71
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Evidence 0
An individual named Washington, telephoned on 12/1/71.
BIBLER
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Evidence 0
An individual named Washington, telephoned on 12/1/71. He said that
1 two parachutes to Northwest Airlines which they in turn, had placed on board and one of these, the back pack shute, had been recovered by our Las Vegas office when the plane landed in Reno. He said this chute had a "pioneer harness" of a type which was no longer made and
but this would not be the same.
new chutes
I told him that these chutes were being maintained as possible evidence at this point and I did not see how they could be returned to
write a letter. I told him when the letter was received we would discuss it with the USA and give him an answer.
PRB: klb (2)
Sub. 2
164-81-396
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 1MB FILED 88 DED .O
FBI-SEATTLE
DB Cooper-28161
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcription
12/1/71
On November 25, 1971,
Seattle-First National Bank, the head office being in Seattle, Washington, provided the following information:
upon being advised of the iden- tity of the writer, handed the writer a
12/1/71
On November 25, 1971,
Seattle-First National Bank, the head office being in Seattle, Washington, provided the following information:
upon being advised of the iden- tity of the writer, handed the writer a film canister contain- ing a microfilm, upon which the serial numbers of $250,000 worth of notes were recorded. He advised that of the $250,000 worth of notes, the Federal Bureau of Investigation should only be concerned with the $20 bills, that is the serial numbers of the $20 bills, because the hijacker received only $20 bills. stated that there are $230,000 worth of $20 bills recorded on the microfilm. advised that in order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine the serial numbers of the $20 bills which the hijacker actually received, we must subtract serial numbers which he provided me from the total list of serial numbers on the microfilm.
provided a list of serial numbers of $20 totaling $30,000 worth of notes, which, although they were on the microfilm itself, were not part of the $200,000 worth of $20 bills which the hijacker received. stated that the bank packs $20 bills in packages of 100℃ Each packet therefore contains $2,000 worth of $20 bills.
stated that the bank packs $20 bills in packages of 100℃ Each packet therefore contains $2,000 worth of $20 bills. provided the first and last serial number in each of these $20 bill packets and advised that we should subtract both of these numbers, as well as the 98, serials numbers between each of these groups of numbers in order to determine the actual serial numbers of the bills which the hijacker received. These groups of numbers are as follows:

.. L41197159A	thru	E12561828B;
L33639577A	thru	L20458572A
J02051511	thru	I00466866
L33410247A	thru	L32378753A
C05722105A	thru	G16813690A
G98535159A	thru	L14348853A
L34429987A	thru	L19556442A

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terviewed on 11/25/71 ot Seattle, Washington File # SE 164-81
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bntoins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBI and is